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Sylvania Remembers and Honors Veterans

Ground Broken for Memorial

5A Retired Army Specialist Matthew Drake was the 2016 Memorial Day Parade grand marshal.

L-R: Don Stoll, John E. Schuster and John Nye took part in the Toledo Memorial Park Memorial Day service May 30 held at the Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania.

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, City Council President Mary Westphal, and President/CEO of Toledo Memorial Park Jeff Clegg honored veterans at the ceremony.

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The Sylvania Joint Area Recreation District’s parade float saluted veterans.

Nick Marsalek, Alex Miller and Tyler Beattie of Boy Scout Troop 154 handed out flags to those watching the parade.

Fred Newstead brought his son Alexander, age 7, to the TMP service before they headed to the parade in Downtown Sylvania.

—by Mary Helen Darah More parade pictures on 20B

Sixth annual Cycling Classic planned; downtown streets closed for events

The Sylvania Cycling Classic will be held June 12 at Burnham Park. The regional cycling race sponsored by Yark Subaru, Spoke Life Cycles, and the city of Sylvania, is an official USA Cycling race that attracts riders of all ages and skill levels across the Midwest. In its sixth year, the race will be held in the same challenging course around Burnham Park in Sylvania and will also include a kids race and BMX stunt show as part of the schedule.

“This event attracts some of the best cyclists in the Midwest due to the challenging nature of the course. Spectators love it because you can see all the action from the park” said Jon Card, race director. A criterium, or crit, is a

bike race consisting of multiple laps around a closed circuit, the length of each lap or circuit ranging from about 1 km to 2 km. Criteriums are much shorter than standard road races, but also much faster and challenging.

Visit sylvaniacyclingclassic.com for more information.

Downtown Sylvania Road Closures

The downtown area of the city of Sylvania will be host to several events that will be closing roadways or limiting access to the area the weekend of June 11 and 12. Main Street from Monroe Street to Erie Street will be closed to traffic as will Maplewood Avenue from Richard Becker Place to Summit Street.

The closing will start at 5 a.m. on June 11 and continue until 9 p.m. June 12 for the Maple and Main Art Fair.

On Sunday, June 12, there will be additional closures around Burnham Park for the sixth annual Sylvania Cycling Classic. These closures will begin at 6 a.m. and will continue to 6 p.m.

The roads affected include Erie and Phillips streets, Maplewood Avenue, Fairview and Parkwood streets. Sylvania First United Methodist Church’s Erie Street entrance will be open for vehicles traveling from the west.

Residents and attendees are encouraged to plan their travels to and in Sylvania with these closures in mind.

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Mel Harbaugh looked over the rendering of the First Responders’ Memorial at Toledo Memorial Park.

Thunder visits Central Trail

Central Trail student Landon Lay led the Serenity Farms’ mini horse ‘Thunder’ around the path.

Festirama Fun!

Zeid and Mai Angel were happy to ride the Ferris Wheel at the annual St. Joe’s Festirama.

INDEX

Congratulations 2A Community Events 3-6A Community News 7-10,15-16 20-24A Downtown 11-14A Business News 17-19A Sylvania Then & Now 21A School News 1-8B Sports News 10B Community Affairs 13-15B Obituaries 16-17B Real Estate 18B Classifieds 19B

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Welcome

Deacon Wesley Cousino was born at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at Toledo Hospital. He is the first born son of Jacob and Stephanie Cousino of Erie, Mich. He weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz. and was 21� long.

CONGRATULATIONS

Wedding

Mallory Haefner, a 2009 Southview High School graduate, will wed Cody Deleon on June 25. A rustic ceremony, complete with cowboy boots and lace, will be held at Koelsch Farm Homestead, located in Metamora, Ohio.

A reception is planned at the Toledo Elks #53, 3520 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Proud parents of the bride are Lisa and Barry Haefner. The groom's mother, Tina Brown, and stepfather, Ernie Brown, and father, Carlos Deleon, and stepmother, Shannon Deleon, are also looking forward to the marriage celebration. The couple's daughter, Maisie, age 2, will also be part of the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Toledo.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

ONGOING

IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance.

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 to 7 p.m. Free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo.

Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. Call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com.

Cardio Drumming New Hours Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St., offers Cardio Drumming on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and every other Saturday at 10 a.m.

Cardio Kickboxing New Hours Cardio Kickboxing/Circuit Training is offered on Mondays at 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. and every other Saturday at 10 a.m. at Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St. Boxing gloves required.

Call 419/517-7080.

Essentrics Classes Essentrics classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. at the Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd., through Sept. 29. For more information call 419/277-9321 or visit www.EssentricsWithJudy.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. Call 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org.

God Works!

Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, 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.

Knit or Crochet for Charity Interested in learning to knit or crochet? Join the small group that meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. to Noon. If you know how, share your knowledge or we will teach you.

For more info, contact 419/882-3907 or grpyrlvr@yahoo.com.

Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Weekly meetings at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., in Sylvania.

In addition to meetings, the group offers playdates and an Executive Mommas’ group for working mothers.

Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the new Ronald McDonald House. Call 419/291-5667.

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 for info.

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. For information, call 419/885-4421.

Prostate Cancer Support Group A Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Cancer Center Library at St. Ann Hospital. Call Roger Augustyniak at 419/346-2753 or Tom Maidment at 419/490-4690.

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. 419/882-0048.

T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734/847-6366.

TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Three chapters of TOPS - 0640, 1961 and 1672 - meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Road. Meetings are held Mondays from 9-10:30 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m., and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 419/478-1103 or 419/841-6436 for info.

TOPS is not church affiliated.

Zion Lutheran LCMC Summer Hours Traditional service will be Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich.

Communion will be served on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.

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Items for the Events Page must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis.

Information can be faxed to 419/824-0112 or emailed to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. A name and phone number must be included in case more information is needed.

Sylvania Senior Center Programs

The Senior Center hours of operation: 8-5 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8-7:30 Tuesdays Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; 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 is served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before.

Billiards: Monday-Friday open all day, weekly. Computer Lab open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session.

Quilting and Sewing: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-12 noon, weekly.

Woodshop: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-3, weekly 6/9 6/10 6/13

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Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 2nd Thu, 11-12:30, monthly Swinging on a Star Senior Dance: $10/ticket 6:30-10 Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11, weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Learn to knit basics: 2nd & 4th Tue, 10-11, monthly Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30, weekly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 13, bring your own supplies!

Current Events Discussion Group: 2nd & 4th Tue 3-4:30, monthly Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 34, weekly, * Toledo Lucas County Cybermobile: Senior Resumes, 9:30-1:30, Movie Day: 3rd Wed. 1-3, please RSVP, monthly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3, monthly Benefits Specialist: help w/ health insurance issues, by appointment, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304, $3 at the door, weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, call for fee & registration BP Clinic: 11-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly, *

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Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11, weekly, * Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 34, weekly, * Medicare & You: 5:30-6:30, monthly Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15, Mar-Oct call for fee & registration Party Euchre: Wed 10-12 noon, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Poker: Thu 12-4, weekly Bingo: Mon & Thu 1-3, weekly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304, $3 at the door, weekly Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 8-12 noon, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, call for fee & registration Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly, * Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * Cinema Studies w/Dr. Jan Wahl: 5:30-7, monthly Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15, Mar-Oct, * Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * Podiatrist, by appointment Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: 10:30-11:30

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

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IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

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 www.olanderpark.com Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central, Berkey www.metroparkstoledo.com Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419/882-2089 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo www.toledomuseum.org Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo www.toledozoo.org Valentine Theatre 410 Adams Street, Toledo www.valentinetheatre.com Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Manor House) 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo www.metroparkstoledo.com

5655 N. Main St., Suite 1 Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Telephone: 419/824-0100 Facsimile: 419/824-0112 E-mail: sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com www.sylvaniaadvantage.com

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Sharon Lange CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Janet Amid, Rick Cozza, Mary Helen Darah, Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, Marisa Mercurio, Don Radabaugh, Jennifer Ruple, Craig Stough, Libby Stupica, Janis Weber CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS T.J. Irwin COPY EDITING Sue Dessner, Sarah Groves, Susan Utterback, Bobbie Ziviski ADVERTISING Mary Rose Gajewski, Rob Goewey, Heidi Malak, Connie Torrey DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Layne Torrey GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Elissa Cary, Amanda Pitrof TYPIST Larry Hays Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

• Through June 21 ‘Water Wonderland’ Exhibition Toledo Artists’ Club Toledo Botanical Garden 5403 Elmer Dr. 419/531-4079 www.toledoartistclub.com The exhibition will be on display through June 21 in the TAC Gallery on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. All displayed art is for sale.

•June 7 Cancer Survivor Celebrations ProMedica Flower Hospital 5200 Harroun Rd, RSVP to 877/291-1441 Current and former cancer patients, families, doctors, nurses and caregivers are invited to celebrate survivorship.

•June 8 Spittlebug Surprises, Preschoolers 10 a.m.

Olander, Gorman Join Joyce Davis and her puppets for a spittlebug hunt for this unusual bug that blows bubbles. Make a bubble wand and have a bubble day. Register.

Sylvania Adult Coloring Book Club 7-8 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library An informal adult coloring program for ages 16 to adult. All coloring supplies will be provided by the library. Relax and enjoy a cup of tea while you color and de-stress.

•June 9 Ready, Set, Ready to Read! PreK, 1:30-4 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library Join the Ready to Read librarians in the parking lot on-board the Ready to Read van and see the exciting things they have to offer. Check out the Ready van, take a quick iPad tutorial, and learn about early literacy.

Eco-Friendly Crafts: Patriotic Mason Jars, Adults, 7:30 p.m.

Olander Gorman Join TOPS; Casey McDonald in creating fun, sustainable and decorative pieces for your home. Register.

Johnny Rodriguez, 6-8 p.m.

Toledo Elks #53 3520 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Enjoy the music of local entertainer Johnny Rodriguez during Happy Hour.

Chamber Movie Night, 7 p.m.

Burnham Park

Enjoy the adventure with the showing of Finding Nemo in preparation of the soon-tocome-out Finding Dory.

•June 9, 23 A Crafternoon at the Library, Grades K-5, 4-5 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library If you love to make crafts and art projects, ‘Crafternoons’ are for you! The Library will provide the projects, supplies, smiles, and fun.

Children ages 5-11. Registration required.

•June 10 Women’s Connection West Luncheon 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. ‘Glitzy Glasses’ will feature Sandy Langhals of GIFTS OF GLASS with her beautifully and uniquely hand-painted glassware designed with the inspirations of summer.

The speaker is Jackie Drake from Shreve, Ohio, whose topic is ‘Adventure, Mystery and A Love Story: A Book Lover Shares her Story.’ The cost is $13.

Frog Hop, Preschoolers, 10 a.m.

Olander Gorman Center Join Mary Leugers and her mascot Rags for frog stories, songs and a craft. Register.

Bubbles, K-5th Grade, 10 a.m.

Olander Open Air Shelter 2 Join ECO Discovery! and blow bubbles, paint with bubbles, have a bubbly snack and take home a bubbly mix. Register.

•June 10, 24 ABC University, ages 2-5, 10-10:45 a.m.

Sylvania Branch Library This bi-weekly series based on early literacy skills is for children and their parents/caregivers. A different ABC will be highlighted each session until all 26 letters are covered in stories, music, and free-play. All participants receive a book at graduation.

•June 13 Sylvania Book Club, 7-8 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library Join us on the second Monday of each month for a lively discussion of the book selection. Copies of each month’s selection are available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. This month’s selection: ‘The

Truth According to Us,’ by Annie Barrows.

Aegela and the Joy of Dance, Families, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library Join Aegela to learn about Middle Eastern dance, music and culture. Come experience this expressive art form and participate in a rhythmic musical session. This program was made possible by the generous support of Directions Credit Union and The Library Legacy Foundation.

Monday Morning Bird Walk Families, 10 a.m.

Sylvan Prairie Park, South Lot Take a stroll around the park to observe local wildlife. Bring binoculars. Register.

•June 14 Passport to Fishing, Families, 1-5 p.m.

Olander Open Air Shelter 2 The program provides skills, techniques and information that novices need to begin fishing. Rain or shine so dress for weather.

Register.

•June 14, 21, 28 Baby Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m.

Sylvania Branch Library This lap sit storytime focuses on developing baby’s early literacy skills. Babies 0-12 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.

Registration required and begins 5/23.

Family Storytime, 7-7:45 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library Children ages 2-5, along with their favorite grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, rhymes, music and movement. Registration required.

•June 15 Kindergarten KickStart! Storytimes, 7-8 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library Children starting kindergarten in the fall can join Kindergarten KickStart! for an event that’s part storytime, part information session, and a great big hour of fun!

Participants will receive a Ready, Set, Kindergarten backpack of early literacy materials. This program is made possible through generous support from The Library Legacy Foundation. Registration required.

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from over 50 of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers.

Entertainment will be provided by Dave Carpenter, The Vertigo Band and Fu5ion.

Purchase tickets online at Toledozoo.org/zootodo. Tickets are $150 per person and include food and entertainment. Tickets are not refundable and must be purchased in advance. For more information, contact Robin Guidera at 419/385-5721, ext 2091.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

•June 15 Watch It Grow Garden Tour Right Plant, Right Place, 10:30 a.m.

Ziem's Conservatory Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org/gardentours The Zoo's horticulture staff will guide the informative 90-minute tour through the Zoo grounds. Tour free with Zoo admission but registration is required.

Pillbug Adventures, Preschoolers, 10 a.m.

Olander Gorman Explore pillbugs' hiding spots with Joyce Davis and learn interesting facts. Register.

Sunset Serenade Duane Malinowski Orchestra, 7 p.m.

Olander Nederhouser Deck Friends of Olander and Oak Leaf Village supply light refreshments. Bring chairs or blankets.

Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m.

The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B 419/531-7600 Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free for people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month.

•June 16 ‘Finding Nemo’ Family Movie Night, 6-7:30 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library Celebrate the new release of ‘Finding Dory’ with a ‘Finding Nemo’ movie night. Enjoy a movie and popcorn at the library. Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend and wear your favorite pajamas.

•June 16, 23, 30 Family Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m.

Sylvania Branch Library Children ages 2-5, along with their favorite grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, rhymes, music and movement. Registration required.

•June 17 Summer Adventure: Curtain Call K-5th Grade, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Olander Gorman Register Star Party, Families, 9:30 p.m.

Sylvan Prairie Park, South Lot Join the Toledo Area Astronomets for an evening of star watching. Canceled if cloudy or raining. Register.

•June 18 Adopt-a-Road, 9 a.m.-Noon Olander Maintenance Building Community clean-up along Sylvania Avenue from King to Mitchaw roads.

•June 19 Father's Day Celebration and BBQ Toledo Zoo 419/385-5721, Ext. 6001 toledozoo.org/fathersday Dads receive free admission when accompanied by children. Make reservations for the Father's Day BBQ. Steve Miller Band in Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org/concerts Tickets: $95/$67.50/$52.50

•June 20 Library Olympics Party, Families, 6-7 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library

Celebrate the Summer Olympics at the library. There will be Olympic-themed games and treats. Test your skills. Registration.

Music and Movement Playdate, 10:30-Noon Sylvania Branch Library A playdate complete with dance, music, stories, and crafts. Prepare for messy fun in this inclusive playtime for children ages 2-5 in partnership with the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Nursing Mothers Group, 7:30–8 p.m.

Ronald McDonald House 3833 Monroe St. This free, ongoing support group is led by a certified lactation consultant who is also a mother. Topics will include breastfeeding lifestyle, sleep for babies and mom, managing time, and relationships. An infant scale will be available for impromptu weight checks for the little ones. To register, call 419/291-5666.

•June 21 Strawberry Fun, Preschoolers, 10 a.m.

Olander Open Air Shelter 2 Learn more about strawberries with ECO Discovery@ Make and take home sweet treats. Register.

Summer in Paris Dîner Blanc Treo Restaurant 5703 N. Main St. Le Dîner Blanc, or White Dinner, is a tradition celebrating the summer solstice. In keeping with this tradition, all food, wine pours, and even the elegant dining room and ‘auction tent’ are white. Many guests continue the theme by wearing white. The four-course dinner is prepared by Chef Brett and the Treo Sommelier will pair the perfect French wine with each course.

The evening will end with a special dessert and wine service to accompany the live auction of unique items held under the lights.

All proceeds benefit Beach House.

•June 22 Hiking/Backpacking Basics, 6-8 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library 419/882-2089 Get active this summer with the Metroparks of the Toledo Area and learn the basics of hiking and backpacking. Discuss will include appropriate clothing, gear, and favorite spots to hike. This program is indoors and registration is suggested.

•June 23 Stroke Support Group, 4-6 p.m.

ProMedica Flower Hospital 5200 Harroun Rd. 419-291-7537.

This monthly support group is for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Scheduled speakers and topics vary each month but are related to stroke survival.

STYX in Concert, 8 p.m.

Centennial Terrace 5773 Centenial Road

•June 24 Summer Adventure: Junior Chef K-5th Grade, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Olander Gorman Register.

21st Annual Disco Party, 8 p.m.

Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Road

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Ground Broken for 9/11 Memorial

The Sylvania Town Crier issued a cry and a proclamation before the groundbreaking of the Last Call Memorial while Toledo Memorial Park board members Jim Sautter, Scott Fought and Kelly Cleveland, Sylvania Police Chaplin Rick Ketterman, Sylvania Police Chief William Rhodus, Toledo Memorial Park President Jeff Clegg, Sylvania Township Police Chief Robert Bohme, Lucas County Sheriff John Tharp, Sylvania Township Fire Chief Jeff Kowalski, Mel Harbaugh, Project Manager John Hooker, Mosser Construction, architect Scott Heacock and Sylvania City Councilman Mark Luetke put shovels to the ground. The memorial to recognize the men and women first on the scene when emergencies happen has been designed around the nearly 13,000 pound beam from the World Trade Center that was transported from the New York City Port Authority by a local trucking company. It will be located in the First Responders section at Toledo Memoria Park.’We have been working to make this a reality for years, and we didn’t know for a long time whether we would receive a piece,’ Clegg explained. ‘We are thrilled to bring this memorial to the region to honor those who are there when we are at our worst or in or greatest need.’ Construction of the memorial is anticipated to be completed at the end of the summer or early fall.

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•June 25 Pride of Toledo Chorus Born to Be a Star Luncheon, Noon Church of the Cross 1750 Eastgate vickylw@bex.net, 419/944-3648 Tickets: $12 The Pride of Toledo Chorus is hosting its annual Born to Be a Star Luncheon & Contest, an opportunity for young women ages 13-19 to perform and win cash prizes.

•June 25-26 Radio Relay Day Wolcott Heritage Center Members of the Toledo Mobile Radio Association will operate emergency communication equipment designed to be used without the Internet, power grid, or any other infrastructure required by cell phones, police/fire communications, or commercial broadcast stations.

•June 26 Restoring Wildlife, 1-4 p.m.

Olander Maintenance Join the Natural Resources Team to restore wildlife habitat in Sylvania. Wear long pants and bring gloves. Register.

•June 27 Zumba Kids, Families, 6:30-8 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library Kids learn dances and play dance style

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Firefighters Donate AED to SAFS

games with ZUMBA teacher Elaina Hernandez. This program is made possible by the generous support of Directions Credit Union and The Library Legacy Foundation.

Registration required and begins 5/23.

•June 28 Bubbles, Preschoolers, 10 a.m.

Olander Open Air Shelter 2 Join ECO Discovery! and blow big bubbles, paint with bubbles, have a bubbly snack and take home bubble mix. Register.

•June 29 Put it on a Shirt, Adults, 7 p.m.

Olander Open Air Shelter 2 Learn great techniques from ECO Discovery! to dress up summer T-shirt. Bring a light colored t-shirt. All other supplies provided.

Sunset Serenade Toledo Polish American Concert Band 7 p.m.

Olander Nederhouser Deck Friends of Olander and Oak Leaf Village supply light refreshments. Bring chairs or blankets.

Live Concert-Bob Dylan, 7 p.m.

Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org/concerts Tickets: $114.50/$84.50/$54.50

L-R: Executive Director of Sylvania Area Family Services Anita Sanchez-Serda, Sylvania Firefighters Local #2243 union president Chris Nye, firefighter Greg Wilcox, and SAFS board member Gary Fitzpatrick checked out the newly installed automated external defibrillator (AED) donated by Sylvania Firefighters Local #2243. The life-saving device is available for medical emergencies. 'We have over 80 rentals this summer at SAFS, summer enrichment programs and numerous other activities,' stated Sanchez-Serda, 'It is very reassuring to have it here. All staff will be certified to operate it. We feel it is important to be prepared in case of an emergency.'

—by Mary Helen Darah

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Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund Executive Director Ann Riddle, WOW speaker Jill Kopanis and Women of Waterford Founder Laura Doesch.

Pat Strasser, her daughter Lisa Krets and daughter-in-law Tracy Strasser attended the event held at The Premier banquet facility.

Lisa Rosen and Kira Kline compared notes after the motivational talk.

Charlene Kuhn and Joan Tobias were happy to support the Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund.

Richard Galatocky, Henri LaVimodiere, Denny Ricker, Chuck Reynolds, Russ Bless, Dwane Clark and Frank Pizzulo represented the Sylvania Senior Center Wood Carvers at the annual Spring Fling on May 17.

L-R: Area Office on Aging Board Chairman Phil Walton and Executive Director Billie Johnson joined Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough at the annual event their organization sponsors at Tam-OShanter.

Spring Fling Held at Tam-O-Shanter

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New baseball exhibit opens at Sylvania Heritage Center Museum

“Put Me In Coach: The Hens and Frogs Play Ball,” a new exhibit, opened June 3 at the Sylvania Historical Village’s Heritage Center Museum, 5717 N. Main St. The exhibit traces the history of both the Toledo Mud Hens and the Great Black Swamp

Frogs, both organizations that have strong ties to Sylvania.

“Baseball is such the quintessential summer activity. From T-ball to Little League to the Mud Hens, baseball is a big part of life in northwest Ohio,” commented Village Executive Director Andi Erbskorn.

“This was a natural choice for us to showcase this summer.”

The exhibit features items from the collections of the Toledo Mud Hens, the Great Black Swamp Frogs, the Sylvania Historical Society, and area collectors John and Sandy Husman and Rick Fuchs. Some of the highlights include an 1889 poster of the Toledo Base Ball Club International League, a 1926 Toledo Base Ball Club team photo, early memorabilia of the Toledo Mud Hens as well as artifacts tracing the history of the Great Black Swamp Frogs, a current Vintage Base Ball team.

“This exhibit really shows the connection between the early years of Base Ball in

For former Toledoan James Liber, who attended Maumee Valley Country Day School before moving to Arizona, arithmetic was always fun. Maybe it was because he was such a sports fan when he was young. At age 6 or 7, he asked his late Grandpa Adolph Katz how to figure out a baseball batting average. After he was taught, he started figuring batting averages, shooting percentages for basketball players, yards per carry and yards per game for football players.

Other types of math weren’t as much fun for Liber because they didn't pertain to sports, but he thought numbers were “cool.” His late Grandpa Goody Liber taught him how differential ratios were figured out in his truck parts business. Liber’s father, Mickey, and Grandpa Goody instilled in him the belief that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. From those early learning experiences blossomed a passion for numbers.

In 2006, Liber decided to add a little simple math to the nonmathematical sudoku puzzles.

What came next, over several years, was the creation of puzzles that he sold at weekend gift shows and area shops in the Hillsboro, Oregon, area. Proceeds from his Mini Magazine #1 have been directed to his friend from high school and college, Teri Bode. She has beaten breast cancer twice, and is now battling bone cancer.

The success of Mini Magazine #1 enabled Liber to fulfill another of his dreams. He put together PUZLN 1-9 (registered trademark) Mini Magazine #2, donating over half of each sale to The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

That foundation was created by one of Liber's all-time favorite sports coaches, Jim Valvano, who passed away from bone cancer in 1993.

The foundation’s motto is “don’t give up...don’t ever give up.”

Liber has never given up, and his efforts have led to international publication by Puzzlewright (Sterling Publishing) of “Number-Crunching Sudoku.” The 128-page paperback is designed for those 14 years of age and older.

According to the Barnes & Noble website, “These 99 number-crunching puzzles are sudoku PLUS! Just like the familiar sudoku that solvers love, the grids go from 1 to 9, and each number appears only once in each row, column, and box. The twist is, you need to do a little arithmetic, too—multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting according to the signs in the grid. It’s a fresh, challenging, and mathy take on the super-popular puzzles.”

“Number-Crunching Sudoku” will be available at a book signing Liber is hosting Saturday, June 11, starting at 1 p.m., at Rachel Michael's Gourmet Popcorn, 5307 Monroe St.

A Toledo Base Ball cigar poster.

Local author to hold book signing

Flower Show Planned for Crosby Festival

L-R: Garden Club Forum flower show committee chairpersons from Sylvania, including Carol Mantey and Marilyn Welborn, are looking forward to the annual standard flower show ‘Some Like It Hot’ during the Crosby Festival of the Arts. The show will be staged in the conference center at the Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., on June 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and June 26, from Noon to 4 p.m. In addition to over 20 floral designs, there will be horticulture specimens and educational exhibits. The show is judged by National Garden Clubs Council judges from the Midwest area. The past two shows have garnered first-place awards from the Garden Club of Ohio. The Garden Club Forum of Toledo is a consortium of area garden clubs.

Above: 1926 Toledo Base Ball team photo. Right: Frogs uniform.

Toledo and the current Vintage Club. Most people don’t know that Base Ball was two words until the middle of the 20th century!

We are so excited to have partnered with the Mud Hens, The Frogs, the Historical Society and the local collectors to bring this exhibit to our site,” Erbskorn said.

The exhibit will run through July. The center is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. There is no charge to see the exhibit or tour the center.

Fourth annual ‘Art for the Barn’ planned

Serenity Farm Equestrian Center will host its fourth annual “Art for the Barn” fundraiser.

This year’s event will take place on July 30 at the Walbridge VFW. “Art for the Barn” features an evening of dinner, a live auction, a silent auction, a special sponsor drawing, and raffles for everyone.

All proceeds from this event directly benefit Serenity Farm’s equine-assisted therapy and learning programs for emotionally and

developmentally challenged children and adults. With support from sponsors and donors, Serenity Farm Equestrian Center is celebrating its 15th year of offering equine therapy for the area. It is only with this ongoing community support, hands on involvement and fundraising efforts that the farm has continued to produce unique, successful programming for children, families, and professionals.

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Volunteer wins ProMedica Philanthropy award

Barbara Baumgartner Barbara Baumgartner was presented the Stevens Warren Flower Award at the first ProMedica Philanthropy Awards on May 25 at Sylvania Country Club.

The award is named for Stevens Warren Flower, a businessman and philanthropist, who, in memory of his wife, willed $20,000 to build a hospital for the community where he lived. The Stevens Warren Flower Award

has been given to outstanding area philanthropists since 2006.

Baumgartner has served as a 42-year Life Member of the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary. She is the co-chair of the Holly and Ivy Holiday Fashion Show, Flower Hospital Auxiliary Shaken or Stirred event, and the Holiday Cookie Decorating Event.

The events have raised over $130,000 to support the ProMedica Flower Hospital and Auxiliary.

“Her entire motivation throughout her whole life has been volunteerism and giving back to the community. She has constantly stepped forward and given her time to this organization because she truly believes in it,” said Brian Hazel-Bahrs, a member of ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary.

Baumgartner also helped create, and often chairs, the Special Friends Clinic at the hospital where children can experience “hands-on” activities at ProMedica Flower Hospital.

“The one thing I wish people knew about the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary is the wonderful things they make happen every single day. To be able to do it as a group is tremendous,” said Baumgartner.

Heather Martin and Dylan Orwig had fun during the day of service.

Turner/Lathrop employees take part in annual Founders’ Day of Service On Turner Construction Company’s 114th anniversary of the company’s Founders’ Day, employees from its 45 offices in North America and 12 international offices rolled up their sleeves and marked the occasion by participating in community service projects.

Throughout Ohio, the day brought together more than 175 Turner/Lathrop employees with five different local agencies to make a difference in the communities where they work, learn, play, and grow.

In Toledo, 20 Lathrop employees partnered with the American Red Cross to support its Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. Lathrop staff received training by the American Red Cross on educating people on the topic of home fire preparedness.

Volunteers then canvassed a pre-selected neighborhood to discuss the importance of working smoke alarms, then upgraded or installed new alarms inside homes.

Turner/Lathrop’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of their people, customers and community is rooted in the belief that service is an essential part of good corporate citizenship. Turner/Lathrop employees actively engage in community

partnerships throughout the year, sponsoring, supporting, and participating in a wide variety of programs focused on youth education, health and welfare, and improving the viability of local businesses. Celebrating Founders’ Day with service was a natural continuation of that effort, as well as an opportunity to honor the company’s long history of engagement, involvement and partnership in the community.

“As a member of the American Red Cross Board, I have heard too many stories about the devastation that families go through due to the lack of operating smoke detectors in their homes,” said Steven Johnson, president of Lathrop. “Safety is a significant part of our culture at Turner/Lathrop. We promote safety on our construction sites, daily. It’s just as important that everyone in our community has a safe place to go home to everyday.”

The company’s 2015 Founders’ Day of Service, during which employees performed a collective 9,000 hours of community service and partnered with more than 100 organizations around the world, has been recognized with a Community Award by the Associated General Contractors of America.

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo was recently honored in Milwaukee at the Midwest Archival Conference for its efforts with archiving and preserving the history of disability services in Toledo and northwest Ohio. The Midwest Archives Conference honored the Center with its MAC Presidents’ Award, an award established in 1986 as a means for MAC to recognize significant contributions to the archival profession by individuals, institutions, and organizations not directly involved in archival work but knowledgeable about its purpose and value.

Recipients are chosen by a committee comprised of the three most recent past presidents of MAC who select from

nominations submitted by committees in each of the 13 states in the MAC region. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo has been instrumental in the development of the disability archives collection at the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections, University of Toledo. In 2001, the Ability Center helped UT create and develop a new academic program in Disability Studies.

As part of that program, the Ability Center began work to help the Canaday Center collect historical records documenting disability services in northwest Ohio including those of the Ability Center, the Assistance Dogs of America, the Sight Center of Toledo, and the Toledo Hearing and Speech Center.

Hedyeh Elahinia, Erin Miller and Julie Schnell-Madden, recipients of the Toledo Museum of Art’s 2016 Palmer Scholarship, were each awarded a share of the $8,000 prize to use toward travel expenses related to art study. Elahinia, a University of Toledo student from Sylvania, will travel to northwest Iran to practice photography and document

landscapes with the aim of contributing a new narrative to the American view of the people of Iran. Miller will embark on a trip to Glasgow, where she will learn techniques for dying wool and textile-making from traditional Scottish artisans. Schnell-Madden, a doctoral student in education from Toledo, plans to study indigenous artifacts in New Zealand.

The Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund will host its fourth annual Raise The Cap event on Tuesday, June 14, at Fifth Third Field. Guests can plan on a fun evening with Toledo’s favorite Mud Hens as they take on Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders while checking out the new Hensville. The event will be held in The Roost, on the third floor of the stadium that overlooks the field. Tickets are

$50 and include dinner and a reserved seat. To make a reservation, call 419/720-7048, visit www.nosf.org or click on http://tinyurl.com/RTC16.

Proceeds from the event will go towards helping children in the northwest Ohio community receive an education that best meets their needs, which may include private education or homeschooling.

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Meet SV grad Linda Amrou

BY MARISA MERCURIO Linda Amrou shows me the letter that informed her she passed the bar exam; it’s magnetized to the refrigerator and crumpled from the initial thrill. An 2008 graduate of Southview High School, Amrou has received her entire public education from the Sylvania School system, and subsequently attended The University of Toledo for both undergraduate and law school, graduating from the latter just last year. Now, awaiting her swearing in October, she’s preparing to pursue work outside of Ohio, and perhaps outside of the country.

It’s hard to have done more in her 25 years than Amrou has: she’s fluent in Turkish and Arabic, has travelled extensively (part education, part fun), began the Bodies Before Borders campaign (a donation drive that collected $12,000 for children in need of basic supplies like clothes and food), has been the president of the International Law Students Association that covers over 500 branches worldwide, worked for local law firm Gallon Takacs Boissneault and Schaffer for two years

and as a law clerk doing social security and disability work, and founded a community garden at the Masjid Saad Foundation, part of a multi-faith initiative to grow together and locally.

Ambitious and passionate, Amrou aims to expand her career into the future and beyond borders. She tells me that in the current global socio-political climate, it is necessary to think not just nationally but internationally.

Now that she has passed her bar exam on her first try, she hopes to work in New York, Washington, D.C., or even abroad. In light of the current refugee crisis, Amrou is especially invested in the humanitarian sector and international legal field. Her linguistic skills, combined with her undergraduate degree in law and social thought, and minor in economics through the honors program, certainly makes her well suited for the work. “I want to put human faces on refugees,� she says. For her Bodies Before Borders campaign, photos were taken with signs that state, “every child deserves ___� for which each person would fill in the blank. Her goals are ultimately to help people who need it the most; she hopes to be involved on the imme-

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST JUNE 2016 | 9A diate level, “meeting needs of people right now,� she says, and to give humanitarian aid, facilitate legal needs, and create a more efficient system.

According to Amrou, she was a part of Southview’s post secondary program that allowed her to take college courses from UT while still in high school. She states, “It let me explore from a young age what I wanted to do in life. Often, people don’t figure that out until later, but I was able to start young. The program helped me to develop my sense of self, to know what I wanted to do in life.� She says since she graduated that she looks at Sylvania and Toledo with a new perspective. “If I’m able to help people globally, I can come back here with new skills and make my hometown bigger and better.�

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BY MARISA MERCURIO Cait McCurdy, a 2014 Northview graduate, was recently named one of Graphic Design USA Magazine’s 2016 Students to Watch. She graduated from the School of Advertising Art, where she was one of that college’s co-valedictorians.

What are your artistic roots?

I’ve been drawing ever since I was little.

Once I sat on the front porch and tried to sell my drawings for 5¢, and a girl paid $1 for one. I remember thinking I couldn’t believe it.

Were there any ‘aha’ moments?

It was gradual. In high school I realized I wanted to pursue art as a career, but at first I wanted to be a teacher. After talking to my teachers at Northview, I realized graphic design was the direction I wanted to go.

Later, when I was visiting the college I ended up going to, the School of Advertising Art, I thought, “I can’t do this,� but I quickly fell in love. It’s a tiny school and it’s perfect for oneon-one time with the professors.

What is your favorite medium / style?

For graphic design, we primarily use Illustrator and Photoshop. But I brainstorm with sketches and I make concept thumbnails before I dive into the program.

Where has your work been shown?

In high school I was in the Focus Show at Toledo Museum, and at SAA I was a part of the Dayton Visual Arts Center art show.

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Future plans?

What I really enjoy is branding, finding a concept and a logo and seeing where it can go... for example, a coffee shop brand - and I would use their colors and logo and see how it turns into a cup design for the shop. I would really like to work in an ad agency, where there is a variety of projects for a variety of clients.

How has Sylvania prepared you for the future?

I owe a lot to Mr. Creech and Mrs. SealRoth. Taking all the art classes at Northview pushed my passion for fine arts and turned it into graphic design. Fine arts is really the basis of graphic design; everything you learn in arts foundation as a freshman is still relevant. I stay in contact with my teachers too.

I’d like to go back to Northview and talk to the art students there. I want Sylvania students to know that not everyone has to go to a big campus. Sometimes it’s better for your career to go to a small, homey school while still having the college experience.

You can see Cait’s art on her website www.caitmccurdy.com and read about her in Graphic Design USA Magazine at gdusa.com/studentstowatch2016/caitlinmccurdy.

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L-R: Graduating high school seniors Ramon Mitchell (Northview), Larson Long (Southview), Nicholas Nye (Northview), Elizabeth Hildebrandt (Northview), Allison Kelly (Southview) and Pauline Brenner (Northview) led worship on May 22, Youth Sunday at Sylvania United Church of Christ. The confirmation banner they created in eighth grade is in the background.

Youth Sunday at Sylvania UCC

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Jewish Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Library Partner for Book Launch David Noel, author of “A History of the Toledo Jewish Community: 1895-2006,” will share his experiences of writing his source book of the Toledo Jewish community.

Following his presentation, he will be signing books at a reception.

The event also honors a partnership between The Toledo Lucas County Public Library and Toledo Jewish community. The Library will house the records, photos, scrapbooks, as well as audio visual records of the entire history, for permanent preservation and safekeeping in the Library archives and online.

For more information about the author event/book signing or the Toledo Area Jewish Historical Society contact Lynn B. Jacobs at lbjacobs82@gmail.com For more information about the Local

Children ages 3 through the fifth grade are invited to attend vacation Bible school at Sylvania First United Methodist Church, 7000 Erie St. June 13-17, from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme for this year is “Submerged.” Children will make crafts, engage in mission work and enjoy great music all while learning about the Bible. The cost is $7 for t-shirts, and scholarships are available. Registration forms are available in the church office or online at www.sylvaniafirst.org.

Sylvania First presents Ohio Northern University National Tour Choir, under the direction of Ben Ayling, on Saturday, June 18 at

7:30 p.m. Ayling, a graduate of Bowling Green State University and The Ohio State University, is a former choir director at Northview High School. The event is free and open to the public. A freewill love offering for the touring group will be taken.

On Sunday, June 26, the Sylvania First congregation will be worshipping at Burnham Park, next to Plummer Pool, at 10 a.m., followed by a potluck picnic.

For more information on Sylvania First’s mission and outreach programs, visit www.sylvaniafirst.org or call the church office at 419/882-2205.

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An Ohio Historic Marker will commemorate St. Lucas Lutheran Church’s 130th anniversary

L-R: Eighth-graders Logan Danzeisen, Collin Diesch, Megan Vesoulis and Kira Hauter were confirmed and welcomed as new members at Sylvania United Church of Christ on May 15, after completing a two-year confirmation program.

VBS, concert, outdoor worship planned

History & Genealogy Department and the Digital Heritage of Northwest Ohio, visit www.toledolibrary.org/local-history.

St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran An Ohio Historic Marker will be placed at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, 745 Walbridge Ave., to celebrate 130 years of ministry in Toledo’s Old South End, on Sunday, June 12, at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Pastor Martin E. Billmeier will lead the congregation and guests in a festival Eucharist followed by the dedication of the marker, which outlines the long history of this congregation, begun as a mission church for German immigrants in

1886. The Gothic-revival Sanctuary and Lower Church archives emphasize the German heritage of the congregation.

Church archivist Georgia Steele will be available to explain the displays.

A hymn will be premiered by the St. Lucas Choir under the direction of Ron Lang. The music is by Karen T. Biscay and text by Michael D. Biscay, with organist Jamie Dauel at the Moller-Tellers four-manual pipe organ with antiphonal organ and Zimbelstern.

The dedication ceremony will include Mayor of Toledo Paula Hicks-Hudson presenting a Mayoral Proclamation and Toledo City Councilmen Rob Ludeman and Peter Ujvagi presenting a City Council Resolution.

Refreshments will follow the dedication.

The Sanctuary and Archives are handicap accessible. Handicap parking is next to the church and more parking is available across the street.

For more information, visit www.stlucastoledo.org or phone 419/243-8189.

Note: This is the first such Ohio Historic Marker for a church in Toledo’s Old South End, according to www.remarkableohio.org

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Farmers’ Market returns to Sylvania in the Municipal Parking Lot

When the curtain goes up on the 2016 Sylvania Farmers’ Market June 7, several new vendors will debut, joining those veteran market regulars from the past four years including Roger Zielinski of Garden Nursery and his organically grown fruits and vegetables along with flowers and plants. Donna Farnsel of Farnsel Farms, Tracey Ankenbrandt of Stevens Gardens and the Keils of Louis Keil and Sons will also offer fruit, vegetables and plants for market shoppers.

Other regulars such as Lori and Veronica Vincent of Earth to Oven, Melissa Mayfield of Delectably Sweet Bakery and the Cassis family of Sitto’s Bakery will feature their baked goods.

Steve Colony of Great Lakes Custom Sharpening will provide his sharpening services. Demetius Amagnosga will feature honey

from his company, Dee’s Bees, and Jack Carls will have his Olde Tyme kettle Korn available for sale. Bumble Olive Oil Company’s Ashleigh Tresso is back with her olive oils, balsamic vinegars and spices and the Clingo Family of Humblebee Family Farm will have their organic body and bath products for sale.

Other regulars, Jane Berry of Posey Jane will offer flowers, Ron Edwards and his Tshirts and the jewelry of Michelle Arnett of Just Dazzle will also return to the market.

New Vendors

Karen Daniels brings her natural cleaning products for body and home to market customers. Her company, Cande, Clean and Natural Daily Essentials, was formed six years ago even though she has been making the products for over 35 years.

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Local artist Harold Roe to be inducted into Distinguished Artists Hall of Fame Local artist Harold Roe will be inducted into the Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame at the Sylvania Historical Village Train Barn on June 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. The honoree’s work is represented on the streets of Sylvania in the banners that decorate the city.

Roe, best known for his wildlife art, has been Ducks Unlimited Inc.’s International Artist of the Year in 1985 and 1998. The sale of his prints has raised in excess of $17 million for wildlife habitat conservation. He has been a National Flyway Artist four times, a National Stamp Artist twice, the National Sponsor Artist three times, and State

Sponsor Artist for seven states, including Ohio. Furthermore, he is the only four-time winner in the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp competition and has been a finalist many times in the federal duck stamp competition.

The Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame event will feature grazing from Sylvania restaurants and wines provided by Heidelberg Distributing.

The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sylvania Community Arts Commission established the Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame in 2013.

product to be offered at the market. Chris Blankenship grew up with beer cheese in Lexington, Ken., and began making beer cheese, developing his own recipe after moving here. When he was looking for a career change in 2010, his family and friends urged him to start his own business making and selling cheese.

In addition to eggs, Maria Gomez of Gomez Farms will bring an array of alpaca products along with alpaca fiber drop spindle kits.

Andre Pugh of Pet Wants Perrysburg will offer homemade dog treats along with all natural Pet spa products including all natural flea, tick and mosquito repellant and a calming balm.

Food Trucks

Russ Courtney’s Rusty’s Road Trip food truck and Lisa Deeter’s Deet’s BBQ food truck will join Maggie Bauman’s Grumpy’s on the Go. Customers can enjoy such items as Lake Erie Yellow Perch, battered in a homemade batter, deep fried in peanut oil and served with homemade tartar sauce or grilled cheese, mac and cheese, hush puppies and deep fried mac and cheese bal thanks to Rusty’s Road Trip and barbecue courtesy of Deets. The Garbage Salad and signature sandwiches are just some of Grumpy’s featured items.

The Sylvania Farmers’ Market is held every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. beginning June 7 through Sept. 28 in the Municipal parking lot.

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Kyle Osborn, Greg Heuer and their father-in-law Terry Knight checked out a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro at the Sylvania Chamber’s Car Show held May 22.

Jill Dallas, center, and her grandchildren Luna and Miles had fun strolling down Main Street looking at all of the cars on display.

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Barb Hudson, Shannon Schwanbeck and Mary Triplitt enjoyed watching Deb Buchanan demonstrate her landscape painting at Hudson Gallery.

Diane Schuette and Mary Lauterbury looked over the jewelry created by Kristen Bosques at Kevin Charles Hair Artistry.

Artist Kelly Brown points out her fashion sketches to Jonathan Rodebaugh and Matt Maluchnik at V Collection.

Laurie Flowers and Terri HayesLepiarz admired Kim Blaskey’s checkered designs at Sheffield Road.

Pat Myers, Deb Balmat and Robin Shrader of Lily Whitstone admired the industrial lamps created by Jayne Klein.

Pete and Mary McHugh checked out the birdhouse art by Terry Owen at T.K. Lane’s.

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Jeff and Pam Kreft joined Bill and Leslie Sanford on the patio at Element 112.

Mark Bramson and Friends: Mike Schafer, drums, Matthew Meeker electric guitar, Scott Schwab, vocalist, Wilson Bales, guitar, and Dale Dutridge, guitar, entertained in front of Sylvan Studio.

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A Sylvania Star ...Sylvan Prairie Park restoration is a work in progress This is the fourth article in a series about one of Sylvania’s Stars, The Olander Park System

TOPS employees Alison Ludwig and Robin Parker at the first Ecological Burn at Sylvan Prairie last fall. Safe, controlled burns are used to maintain the prairie habitat.

Timberstone Junior High students planting trees at two different riparian (or stream side) restoration projects at Sylvan Prairie.

Melanie Coulter is planting trees with a tree planter on a tractor.

The public is invited to protect the storm water system and capture rainwater by making a rain barrel for household use. Build and take home a rain barrel Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District, 130 West Dudley St., Maumee. The fee is $35 for materials. All tools and needed parts are supplied. Register in advance by calling the Lucas SWCD office at 419/893-1966 by Thursday, June 9.

The finished barrels have a screened opening at the top where downspouts direct roof runoff into the barrel. A brass faucet at the bottom of the barrel allows you to water your lawn and

garden with a hose or watering can. An overflow hose directs excess water from big storms away from the building foundation. Instructors at the workshop will share suggestions for installing and winterizing the barrel.

Rain barrels are one way to conserve one of the most valuable natural resources. They can reduce the burden on the storm water and sewer systems and make use of rainwater as close as possible to where it falls. The free water from the rain barrel can then be used to water your garden or wash your car, possibly saving money on water and sewer bills.

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The Olander Parks System Natural Resources Manager Melanie Coulter and her seasonal staff members are taking advantage of the warm spring weather to seed one of the new fields and reseed another parcel of the more than 220-acre Sylvan Prairie Park located at 8601 Brint Rd. “Thanks to grant money we have received from the Ohio EPA, Clean Ohio Greenspace Fund, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and others, we have been able to buy seeds and trees, rent equipment and even help pay part of the salaries of some of our seasonal staff to restore the Sylvan Prairie Park,” she said. “No tax dollars are used for this project.”

According to Coulter, when she started eight years ago, two years after the Sylvan Prairie Park lands were acquired with grant funds from the Clean Ohio Greenspace Fund, the farm fields supported very little habitat. “Before the restoration, I did a frog survey and found only one species. After just eight years, we now have five species and hundreds of frogs,” she said. “We also have many species of birds. There are hundreds of woodcocks that are nesting, spotted sandpipers, solitary sandpipers and even the state-endangered Northern Harrier is calling the Sylvan Prairie Park home,” Coulter noted. “We have also noticed a resurgence of mammals living on the prairie. Last year, a beaver was seen and just recently we discovered a mink and her babies living in the park’s new wetlands.”

Coulter credits the TOPS staff with transforming the 220 acres of farmland to an emerging prairie. “We continue to plant native grasses, wildflowers and trees,” she noted. “This spring’s project is to seed the new fields and re-seed portions of a second field totaling about 30 acres.”

The Natural Resources staff is planting four different prairie grasses and 15 different wild flowers including Black Eyed Susan and Grey Headed Coneflowers.

“We’ve also created wetlands by naturalizing the ditches on the property. The widened ditches allow the water flowing through to develop a meandering pattern as a natural stream.

This helps to clean up the water and also helps with flood control. We’ve planted several trees along the banks,” she explained. Sugar maples, shag bark hickory, swamp white oak and hickory walnut are just some of the 20 different species of trees that have been planted along with elderberry and other fruit trees.

“The maples and oaks provide structure and shade for the smaller fruiting trees and also keep the stream cool, promoting a healthy ecosystem,” she added. “As a conservation biologist, it is very exciting to be able to provide an ecosystem that supports a natural habitat such as the one emerging at Sylvan Prairie Park.”

This largest of the The Olander Park System’s parks houses the 5.5-mile Quarry Ridge Bike Trail, making it a perfect spot for biking, walking, jogging and rollerblading. Pets are also welcome. In addition, there are two small lakes for fishing and a hill for sledding. There are grills and picnic tables as well.

Nature’s Nursery holds festival

Nature’s Nursery held its ninth annual Wildlife Festival June 5 at the Toledo Botanical Garden offering guests the opportunity to get up close to wild native mammals, birds, reptiles and more. Nature’s Nursery’s mission is to improve the well being of Northwest Ohio wildlife populations and habitat through public education and rehabilitation of injured, ailing and orphaned wildlife, with emphasis on coexistence.

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Help With Heroin.com website unveiled at symposium

Keith Walker The “Don’t Let Heroin Steal Your Future” Partnership has unveiled a comprehensive website at www.helpwithheroin.com. Keith Walker, President of Walker Funeral Homes, states, “In January, a group of businesses, government officials, the media and addiction agencies developed an advertising campaign to alert the public about the dangers of heroin; it has been widely received. Addicts and their families are accessing the help lines for more information and getting the help they need.”

However, to continue the forward momentum, the group decided that it was time to develop a comprehensive website: one that gives the addict, his or her family and friends, and local businesses a definitive guide - what to

do in the case of addiction and sources of help. The website is now up and running and available for all. The website, www.helpwithheroin.com, designed by Thrive Internet Marketing, was unveiled in a symposium at Stone Oak Country Club for The Chamber Partnership and can be used as a referral tool for local businesses as well as a crucial help line for those suffering.

The website gives the viewer access to and mapping to treatment centers, emergency contacts, links to the Sheriff ’s D.A.R.T. program and the locations of hospitals and drugstores to obtain Narcan, an opiate antidote, along with information about the drug, how to recognize symptoms of drug abuse and informative articles and videos.

Opioids include heroin and prescription pain pills like morphine, codeine, oxycodone and Vicodin.

Participating partners in the Help with Heroin website include: Walker Funeral Homes – 419/841-2422, www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.

The Zepf Center – 419/841-7701, www.zepfcenter.org - offering detox, short term residential and outpatient services Lucas County Sheriff ’s Office D.A.R.T. – 419/213-4924 – responds to area hospitals for primary communication with overdose victims and transports victims to a central location for assessment and disposition.

A Renewed Mind – 419/720-9247,

www.arenewedmindservice.org - provides quality behavioral healthcare when and where you need it. Serving children, adolescents, adults and families, A Renewed Mind provides services in three outpatient locations, an adolescent residential location and in the community wherever it is needed.

Arrowhead Behavioral – 419/891-9333, www.arrowheadbehavioral.com - is a private, free-standing treatment facility located in Maumee, Ohio. A provider for behavioral health and substance abuse services in Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan, it provides a continuum of care, support, and hope.

Its mental health programs and addiction treatment services are for adults 18 years and older. It offers a private, confidential and noninstitutional environment conducive to healing and recovery.

The Team Recovery – 419/561-LIFE, www.theteamrecovery.org – To be a message of hope for 100% drug and alcohol free recovery for people with drug and alcohol addiction; to promote education, prevention and awareness for students regarding drugs, alcohol and general poor decision making and to help family members and friends that are affected by drugs or alcohol with support in their recovery from grief or death.

Good Grief of Northwest Ohio – 419/3604939, www.goodgriefNWO.org – Good Grief of Northwest Ohio offers a safe, healing place to gather, grieve, receive and share support.

Mental Health & Recovery Board of Lucas County – www.lcmhrsb.oh.gov.

Toledo Lucas County Health Department –419/213-4026, www.lucascountyhealth.com – Toledo-Lucas County Health Department in partnership with the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board announce the availability of naloxone. This allows individuals throughout the county to have access to what can be a lifesaving antidote.

Sylvania Community Action Team – 419/824-8588, www.sylvaniascat.org - Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT) is a youth, parent and community group brought together to encourage healthy lifestyles for kids, and to discourage drug and alcohol use and other negative and unhealthy behaviors – not intervention, but prevention.

The Chamber Partnership – www.thechamberpartnership.com - The Chamber Partnership™ is the strategic alliance of the Anthony Wayne Regional™, Holland-Springfield™, the Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce™, the DRIVE Group, and the Northwest Business Council.

Participating media include IHEARTMedia-Toledo, 13ABC, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, dotoledo.com/Thrive Marketing, Adams Street Publishing - City Paper and MLiving Magazine, Welch Publishing Co., Sylvania AdVantage and the Mirror Newspapers.

The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B, celebrated its 20th anniversary with an open house on May 31. Cancer survivors, supporters of The Victory Center, and the general public attended the event.

Photographs and memorabilia highlighting the growth and changes at the Center were displayed. Survivors were also on hand to share stories.

The Victory Center was founded in 1996 to

support and educate cancer patients and those closest to them by providing services aimed at meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those touched by cancer.

Services are provided at no cost to patients.

In 2015, more than 600 survivors took advantage of nearly 10,000 units of service.

For more information about The Victory Center’s support of cancer patients, visit www.thevictorycenter.org or call 419/531-7600.

On June 7, Paul Mitchell the School Toledo celebrated Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day by providing complimentary manicures and haircuts. The local company joined thousands of beauty salons nationwide to extend a special invitation to cancer patients.

Founded in 2003 in Illinois, Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day became a nationwide event when a Congressional Proclamation de-

clared it an annual opportunity for schools, salons, spas, and communities to provide a special gift to cancer survivors throughout the country.

The nationwide event is a special moment for the 14 million men, women, and children cancer survivors – regardless of their type of cancer or when they were diagnosed – to receive a little personal kindness, warm support, and tender pampering.

Each year, Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio® selects four individuals from its 24county service area for recognition during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® events in Findlay and Toledo. The Toledo race’s “In Celebration of ” is Linda Jacobs and the Findlay race is Laura Huffman.

The Toledo race’s “In Memory of ” recognition is for Pamela Graver-Koenig and the Findlay race’s “In Memory of “ recognition is for Sheryl Kissick Gray. These women were

selected based on their demonstration of courage, inspiration, and positivity during their battles with breast cancer.

The Sisters of St. Francis Office of Franciscan Spirituality Experiences will be hosting four two-and-one-half-hour mini pilgrimages on the life and times of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare. The pilgrimages will be held from10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Mother-

house grounds, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania, on June 9, July 14, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15.

The cost is $20, includes lunch, and is open to the public. For reservations, call Sister Joan Jurski at 419/824-3528 or email jjurski@sistersosf.org.

Victory Center celebrated 20th anniversary with open house

Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day held

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Bark in the Park held at new shelter

The Toledo Area Humane Society celebrated its first Bark in the Park at its new shelter on May 22. This year’s event featured over 30 local business vendors, a photo booth, fun games, and raffle prizes.

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Local company helps homeowners keep garage organized “We have the products to turn garages into clean, organized storage space that can simplify your life and allow you to actually use your garage to park your cars,” said Tom Dewire, co-owner of Organized Garage Solutions.

“We offer the Monkey Bars Garage Storage System with its versatile shelves, racks, cabinets and flooring, which can be customized to meet the needs of individual clients. These products can be adjusted to adapt to changing needs,” stated Joe Neumeyer, co-owner of Organized Garage Solutions. “It’s great to see how stuff can disappear on shelves and cabinets allowing people to be able to walk through their garages and also to be able to park their cars in their garage.”

According to Dewire and Neumeyer, shelving is made from powder-coated steel and can hold 1,000 pounds of weight for every four feet. The heavy-duty cabinets are all enclosed and include white interior shelving offering additional solutions for keeping items organized and out of sight. Cabinets sit on legs allowing the garage owner to clean under the cabinets. Dewire and Neumeyer help each client select the appropriate Monkey Bar Storage products, making use of the adjustable units to suit his or her needs. Each four-foot section can take on a variety of roles or be quickly rearranged for other uses.

There are also accessories such as drop down shelves and ball bags to help organize items that hang on hooks. According to Dewire, the Monkey Bar shelving products

have a lifetime warranty.

“We also have dozens of different kinds of hooks for such things as saddles, bikes, shovels and more, offering lots of flexibility,” Neumeyer said.

The Monkey Bars flooring is durable and impervious to liquids, oils and fuels. A fourstep process requires three days to complete.

Dewire and Neumeyer first prepare the concrete with a diamond grinder to clean and open the pores of the concrete. Then they pour the polyurea base coat topped with a layer of decorative chips followed by a polyurea top coat. “We come back on the third day to take care of any imperfections we might find and finish off the floor,” Dewire said. “The Monkey Bars flooring is very durable and has a seven-year warranty.”

Neumeyer said his wife’s and daughter’s desire to park their cars in their garage was a leading factor in his involvement in the company several years ago. “A friend had acquired the Monkey Bars Storage System dealership and needed help with installations. I really like the products and enjoyed seeing the improvements and how happy clients were with the results. When my friend decided to sell the business last year, I approached Tom who saw the value of the products,” Neumeyer stated.

“This was a no-brainer,” Dewire said.

“These are great products that not only solve the problem of a cluttered garage, but are highly durable and will hold up for many years.”

Ribbon cut to open Meyers Auto Wash

Nikki Meyers was joined by Carly Kudzia and her mother, Heather, to cut the ribbon officially opening the Meyers’ second auto wash.

Nikki and Mark Meyers recently opened their second auto wash at 3119 Central Park West. Construction began on the 4,000 squarefoot facility last October under the supervision of Columbus-based builder and multiple auto wash owner John Roush.

“Mark and I have been involved in the car wash industry for the past five years. We had been looking for a business when my mother found a small ad for a Florida-based school to learn the car wash business. We love Florida and we thought we’d give this a try. It worked well for us, especially when we met John, who became our friend and mentor,” Nikki Meyers said. “He helped us build our first auto wash on Heatherdowns Boulevard. Now, he built this facility.”

Financing for the over $2 million project was made possible thanks to the Lucas County Port Authority, which provided two Small Business Administration 504 loans totaling $858,000 to assist with the real estate acquisition and equipment purchases. Directions Credit Union also provided two loans totaling $1.19 million. Seven new jobs were created with the opening of the second Meyers Auto Wash location.

According to Meyers, the new facility has state-of-the-art equipment, including a water reclamation system, allowing the company to

recycle the water used for auto washing. “I really wanted our business to have a green footprint,” she related. “We also use an environmentally friendly soap that does a great job. Our car wash takes only five minutes and costs just $5, We also have a $10 and a $15 wash and offer the ‘Easy Breezy’ unlimited wash membership for just $14.95 a month, which is only 49 cents a day.

“And we have free unlimited use of our whisper- quiet central vacuuming system,” she added.

Meyers Auto Wash is home to “Ted the Turtle” auto wash accessories and boasts a Key West beach-theme atmosphere.

The Meyers offered free car washes during their opening week celebration May 18-25 but encouraged donations from patrons for Carly Cares, a local nonprofit whose mission is to fund research for Progeria.

Carly Cares

In 2011, a local girl, Carly Kudzia, was diagnosed with Progeria when she was 10 months old. Progeria is a rare, accelerated aging disease affecting one in eight million births. Presently, the average life span is 16 years. There are only 17 known children living with Progeria in the U.S., 110 globally. Carly and another child with Progeria live in the area.

Tom Dewire and Joe Neumeyer use their diamond grinder to prepare a garage floor for the Monkey Bars durable flooring.

Ability Center receives donation of durable medical equipment from ProMedica

The Ability Center recently received a sizable donation of durable medical equipment from the decommissioning of ProMedica’s Lake Park facility. Shower chairs, wheelchairs, walkers and mattresses were included in the 150 pieces that will now be available through the center’s equipment loan program.

Ability Center volunteers and staff helped to collect, sanitize, and prepare the items for use. This donation will significantly increase the organization’s inventory and the number of people it can serve in the community.

Lake Park also allowed center staff members to recover assistance rails and grab bars for its home accessibility program. These used items will save resources so that more individuals can

benefit from home modification projects. Installing hand rails and grab bars help prevent falls, one of the leading causes of injury for seniors and people with disabilities.

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Essentrics exercise classes now offered in Sylvania

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Local fitness instructor Judy Waltz is bringing a new type of exercise to Sylvania. Essentrics blends the flowing movements of tai chi, the strengthening theories behind ballet, and the healing principles of physiotherapy to create a pain-free body. “I’ve participated in many exercise disciplines throughout my life, from teaching the original aerobic dancing program to participating in Jazzercise, yoga, Pilates and Zumba. I was looking for a new workout, and Essentrics was just different,� said Waltz.

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Essentrics is for men and women of all ages and fitness levels and provides a one-hour workout choreographed to many genres of music including classical, pop and hip hop. “The music is wonderful, which keeps it interesting,� said Waltz. The only equipment necessary is a yoga mat.

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. at the Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd., and are open to club members and nonmembers. Fees are $13 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Cash and personal checks are accepted. No reservations are necessary, but arrive 15 minutes early to fill out the necessary paperwork.

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Diver credits his mother, Chris, and his dad, Pete, with his strong work ethic and his high standards. “I know that we do high quality work and offer outstanding customer service,� he said. “I make sure every job is done right.�

For example, Diver’s lawn mowing service also includes curb, sidewalk, driveway and walkway edging, along with removing the cuttings from every hard surface.

Diver said he started cutting lawns with a reconditioned mower he and his dad found and refurbished when he had his first customers. “I still have that mower, but I have also added several pieces of top-grade commercial equipment that I carefully researched when I officially started my business four years ago. I want my equipment to be as reliable as I am,� he stated.

Every week, Diver spends time working on his equipment to insure top performance on the job.

In addition to lawn mowing for residential and commercial clients, Diver also offers landscaping services including mulching, stone installations, bed creations, light tree work, shrub trimming, snow and ice management, spring and fall yard clean ups and property management. “No job is too big or too small,� he said. “And we offer free estimates.�

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Chain saw artist brings his work to Lumber Jacks

Armed with just a chain saw, chisel and torch, sculptor Mike Brumfield uncovers the hidden spirit within tree logs discarded in Ottawa Lake, Michigan’s Lumber Jacks recycling pile.

Brumfield, who learned his craft from his uncle, recently happened to stop by the Lumber Jacks Wood Products, 6838 Memorial Hwy., to ask for directions. “As a wood sculptor, I felt right at home there. Then I saw the chain saw wood sculptures and I knew I was in the right place. Not only did I get directions, I found a place to practice my art,” he offered.

For the past several years, after perfecting his craft, Brumfield followed another dream to Nashville where he wrote and performed music. “Through a twist of fate, I returned to my roots in Ohio and found my way back to my chain saw art.”

This summer, Brumfield can be found daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. working on some aspect of his sculptures. Right now, he is putting the finishing touches on a pair of grizzly bears and a Native American chief, Kawalia. His sevenfoot version was recently sold and is now making its home at Dave Stewart Auto Sales where he is affectionally known as “Chief Sell-A-Car.” “My brother-in-law Jack Lawrence hap-

pened to see the work and told me about it. I took one look and bought it on the spot,” Stewart reported. “I just love having him and am thrilled to have him in my office.”

In addition to the bears and Native American figures, Brumfield has a portfolio of figures he has created. “I can do portrait and custom work for clients,” he said. “I start with a log and my chain saw to begin the sculpture. After the figure emerges, I use my chisel to define the details. Once that has been done, I use a torch to burn off the rough edges and wood shavings.

Then I can start painting, which turns out to be a four-step process: the base coat, then color, next white, and finally an antiquing tint to highlight the details. Then the entire statue receives a sealing coat to protect the finish.”

In addition, Brumfield has just released his eighth book, “Reality, We Escaped From Planet Earth,” an account of his encounter with a flying saucer. “Each of my books, either fiction or non- fiction is about ancient evidence indicating that future technologies existed. Brumfield continues his search for the truth about the connection between ancient religions and aliens. In his search, he has teamed up with Jeff Willes of Phoenix to film flying saucers.

Sylvania Rotary Welcomes Motorists to City

Sylvania Rotarians Lori Cannon, Marci Laney, Stephanie White, Alissa Yoxthimer, Dave Puckett, Gary Fitzpatrick, John Zechman, Jan Watkins, Dick Balhoff, Pat Mousseau, Bill Sanford, Beth Charvat and Doug Welch checked out the new Rotary sign on Main Street leading into Sylvania.

Three other signs were also installed at entry points to the city: Monroe Street, Holland-Sylvania Road and Sylvania-Metamora Road.

New Associate Joins Brookview Dental

Dr. Tara Bingle recently joined the Brookview Dental practice, 7530 Sylvania Ave. A graduate of St. Ursula Academy, Miami University and The Ohio State University School of Dentistry, Dr. Bingle has been in practice for three years prior to joining Drs. Peter Urbanik, Todd Shultz and Brad Barricklow. She is available by appointment on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ad Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Sylvania Sizzle Simmer Sauté

BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Summertime is meant for picnics, potlucks and all kinds of outdoor events. Keep your cool this season with a variety of side dishes to accompany just about anything you can throw on the grill.

Crunchy Asian Salad This light and colorful salad is bursting with flavor and has a hearty crunch thanks to ramen noodles and sliced almonds. Servings: 15

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Salad 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix with shredded cabbage and carrots 8 medium green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup sliced almonds 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 can mandarin oranges, drained 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved Salt and pepper to taste

hers making it the best in the whole world. I could be just a tad bit biased though.

5 pound bag of red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 4 pieces bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled 1 medium Vidalia onion, diced 1 cup light sour cream 1 cup light mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Parsley Paprika

In a large bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved.

Break up ramen noodles in bag before opening. Discard seasoning packet. To the dressing, add noodles and remaining salad ingredients.

Toss to mix well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serve immediately.

(Recipe adapted from bettycrocker.com)

Orzo Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing Rice-shaped pasta, grape tomatoes and bell peppers are bathed in a flavor-packed dressing.

The addition of a little sugar balances the tartness of the lime juice. Servings: 6

Dressing ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup rice vinegar 2-3 tablespoons sugar ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper

8 ounces orzo pasta 2 limes, juiced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ½ cup cilantro, chopped 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

Cook orzo according to package directions.

Rinse with cold water and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder and salt.

Stir in cilantro and pour over orzo. Add green onions, bell pepper and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled.

(Recipe adapted from thestayathomechef.com)

Potato Salad with Bacon and Sour Cream Most families have their own preferences or secrets when it comes to making potato salad, and mine is no different. My grandmother, Lucy Ries, added bacon, sour cream and paprika to

Cook potatoes in boiling water. Drain and allow to cool. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, bacon, onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Generously sprinkle with paprika. Chill for a few hours before serving.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Sylvania–Then and Now: 5712 Main St.

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BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

The Reeb Funeral Home at 5712 Main Street is our next featured property, as we move north on Main Street. The structure on this property started out as a smaller residential home, built as early as 1866 by Isaac Thorp. In 1886 George B. Dolph and his wife Lucy purchased this home. The following individuals lived in the home between 1886 and 1927, while it was used as a residential house. Also included is the approximate years that each lived here: George B. Dolph from 1886 to 1919; Lucy M. Lewis-Dolph from 1886 to 1909; Maude L. Dolph-Miles from 1886 to 1909; Albert R. Miles from 1890 to 1914; Valentine P. Hawley from 1914 to 1919; George R. Hawley from 1915 to 1919; Darrell C. Hawley from 1917 to 1919; Abda C. Dolph from 1919 to 1921; Mary Dolph from 1919 to 1921. George Dolph died in 1921 and willed the home to his granddaughter, Lucy M. Miles-Hawley, and she rented the house out to various individuals until 1927.

Abda C. Dolph, the son of George and Lucy Dolph, (uncle of Lucy M. MilesHawley), and George Reeb, both of Sylvania, had been working as partners, starting in 1895, in an undertaking and funeral parlor business by the name of Dolph-Reeb Funeral Home. They had been operating this business out of the building located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Maplewood Avenue operating here until 1927. In 1927, they moved their undertaking business to our featured property at 5712 Main Street, known at that time as the “Hawley house,” renting it from Lucy M. Hawley. In 1942, Mrs. Hawley sold the property to George F. Reeb.

In 1927, when the Dolph-Reeb Funeral Home was moved to this house, the business was operated by George F. Reeb and his son Paul Reeb, while Mr. Dolph had pretty much retired and then he passed away in 1931.

George Reeb extensively remodeled the house. The Nov. 3, 1927, Sylvania Sentinel said the following regarding the funeral home: “Sylvanians have been permitted a glimpse of the interior of the thoroughly remodeled Hawley property, where carpenters, painters and electricians under the eye of an expert interior decorator have been working for more than two months.

The lower floor contains reception rooms, slumber rooms, offices and several smaller rooms, while the second floor has display rooms, and the living quarters of Mr. and Mrs. George Reeb.”

On July 21, 1927, the Village of Sylvania issued a building permit to V.P. Hawley and Dolph-Reeb and Son giving them permission to rebuild a garage on this property. An advertisement in the back portion of the 1927 Burnham High School yearbook advertised the business of “DolphReeb & Son Ambulance Service” starting at this time.

In 1931, after Abda C. Dolph died, George Reeb changed the name of the funeral parlor to G.F. Reeb & Sons, and then a 1932 advertisement listed them as “The Reeb Funeral Home.”

In 1935, they advertised: “Three decades – three generations – George F. Reeb, Lester S. Reeb, Paul H. Reeb and Paul H. Reeb, Jr. George F. Reeb & Sons Funeral Home.”

An October, 1938 building permit was granted to George F. Reeb, as the business owner, and E.C. Holt, as the builder, to construct a new entrance to the living quarters portion of the home, and then an April, 1939 building permit was granted to Lucy M. Hawley of Toledo to make

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1964 alterations to the funeral home structure.

In 1942, Lucy M. Hawley sold the property to George F. Reeb, and in March of 1946, a building permit was issued to George F. Reeb and Sons, with Wayne Roberts as the builder, to remodel and enlarge the funeral home. In May 1947, another building permit was granted, with Wayne Roberts as the builder, to construct a 6-foot by 9-inch by 21-foot separate entrance-way to the second floor.

A building permit dated Aug. 10, 1950, allowed Reeb Funeral Home to enlarge the funeral home, and enclose the open porches, with Phillip Bettinger as the builder. On Oct. 1, 1956, a building permit was granted to George Reeb, Lucy Reeb, Lester Reeb and Paul Reeb, under the name of George F. Reeb & Sons, to extend the second floor.

On Sept. 26,1962, another building permit was granted to George F. Reeb and Sons, with Fred Entemann, Inc., listed as the builder, granting permission to add 10 feet to the present building and move the old garage to the rear, north portion of the property. Then a Nov. 12, 1962 permit was granted to add a 20-foot by 20-foot addition to the garage. A sign permit was granted on Dec. 7, 1965 to construct an 8-foot by 10foot sign on Summit Street at the rear entrance.

A building permit dated Nov. 28, 1966 was issued to Reeb Funeral Home, with J. K. Watkins as the builder, to add a two-car garage to the existing garage on the property.

On Aug. 3, 1973, George F. Reeb & Sons was granted a building permit, with Calvin E. Smith as their builder, to add a 13-foot by 32-foot addition on the north side of the building. By this time, they had demolished the old First Methodist Church and the church parsonage house to the north in order to add the addition and expand the parking lot.

Between 1973 and 1991, the Reeb Funeral Home owners purchased all the property surrounding their building, along Main Street, Maplewood Avenue and Summit Street; by 1991 the funeral home was undergoing a redecorating project, including adding necessary ramps to make the facility handicap accessible.

In 1997, Reeb Funeral Home was granted a building permit to construct a major addition to the rear of the structure, with the parking lot now extending out to Maplewood Avenue.

Literature from Reeb Funeral Home dated 2010, listed co-owners as George A. Reeb and John K. Watkins. George A. Reeb is the son of past owner, Lester S. Reeb, and grandson of one of the original owners,

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2016 George F. Reeb.

John K. Watkins started working at this funeral home as a young boy, running errands and doing yard work. He has been associated with this business all these years, including starting the Reeb ambulance service and becoming part-owner in the business. Mr. Watkins has been very active in We Love New Patients!

Sylvania community affairs over the years, including 25 years of service as a volunteer New home of Sylvania Dental Group fireman, serving on city council, serving as the safety director for the city of Sylvania and a member of many local organizations.

Today, the Reeb Funeral Home property and building extends between Main and Matthew Maley, D.D.S. Summit streets, from Maplewood Avenue Todd Dunkle D.D.S. north to the property line of the old post Everest Heights office building. The current Reeb Funeral Home website lists George A. Reeb and John 3780 N. King Road, Building 2, Suite A K. Watkins II as the owners, John K. Watkins Toledo, Ohio 43617 and Joseph A. Boes as the directors, and 419-882-0622 Robert H. Jones as the advanced funeral 419-882-8822 planning manager.

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SYLVANIA SCENE

LLS Fundraiser Held

L-R: Larry and Jill Johnson, Katelyn Mazur, Megan Collins with Nora, Bradley Mazur, Emma Mazur and Delaney Collins attended The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser to support nominee Mrs. Johnson and to help find a cure for all blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphomas and multiple myeloma.

L-R: Ed Gerrity, Don Miller, Greg Feller and John Wasung attended a fundraiser at Mancy's Italian for Jill Johnson, nominee for the LLS Woman of the Year. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma three days before her 50th birthday, is a nurse practitioner in the Cancer Survivor Center at Hickman Cancer Center, ProMedica Flower Hospital. Donations may be given by visiting www.mwoy.org/pages/noh/tol16/jjohnson.

—by Mary Helen Darah

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Dr. Neeraj Kanwal, Kaiko Zureich and Susan Kanwal prepared to get 'shaken and stirred' at the fourth annual event presented by the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary.

Owners of Bar 145, George and Kendra Simon and Jeremy Fitzgerald, hosted the event at their restaurant on Monroe Street on May 17.

Holly Baumgartner, Ph.D., Lourdes’ Arts and Sciences dean, enjoyed the evening with her mother, Barbara Baumgartner. Proceeds will help purchase advanced surgical equipment for cancer patients.

Lynn Masters, executive director of foundation at ProMedica Flower Hospital, talked with Amy Klosterman of Kingston Residence of Sylvania, who was recently installed as the new president of the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary.

—by Mary Helen Darah

Shaken or Stirred? Raised Funds for Auxiliary

ProMedica Flower Auxiliary Holds Viva Volunteer Luncheon

L-R: Richard Leonard, auctioneer, Dr. Neeraj Kanwal, president of ProMedica Flower Hospital, and Dianne Tankoos, chairman of 'Shaken or Stirred' event, presented a check to ProMedica Flower Hospital with the proceeds from the event for $40,000. The funds will be used to purchase surgical equipment for cancer patients.

L-R: Sue Scheib, Christi Velker Ansberg, VP for philanthropy operations and auxiliary member Patricia Hilfinger modeled fashions from Chico's of Franklin Park at the 'Vive Volunteers Luncheon' hosted by the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary on May 18 at Highland Meadows Golf Club.

L-R: Beth Carr, major gift officer at ProMedica, Barbara Baumgartner, outgoing president of the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary, and Lynn Masters, executive director of foundations at ProMedica Flower Hospital, enjoyed the Paris-themed event.

—by Mary Helen Darah

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The Northwest Ohio Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held its third annual fundraiser at Bar 145 on June 2.

Stacy Meridieth and Michelle Rheinbolt, JDRF board members, and friend Andrea Morris were ready to get the party started.

Lori Lamb, director of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of JDRF, and Joe Smith, director of the board, attended the fundraiser at Bar 145. All proceeds from the event will be used to treat, prevent and cure type 1 diabetes.

L-R: Debbie Morris enjoyed a night of boots, bling and barbecue with her daughters Andrea and Stacy.

Matt and Colbi Hulse attended the fundraiser in support of their son who has type 1 diabetes.

—by Jen Ruple

Boots, Bling & BBQ Raises Funds for JDRF

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Sal’s Pals Raises Funds for Cystic Fibrosis

L-R: Camden Skinner (St. Francis), Joey Hoppenjans (Christ the King), Salvatore (Sal) Pinardo (St. Francis), Andrew Hoppenjans (St. John's Jesuit), and Jacob Mataszewski (Northview) attended the 14th annual event in honor of their friend who was diagnosed at birth in 2001 with the genetic disease.

L-R: Bruce and Gail Yacko, Karen Schuller, Randy Drury and Northview High School grad Chase Yacko, supported the event to help Sal Pinardo and thousands like him who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis

L-R: Luke Elden, Jeff Mazzurco, Sal’s cousin, Robert Allen, Sal’s uncle Jim Peer, of Sofo's Foods, prepared food for the sold-out crowd.

Janice and Phil Edinger of Sylvania attended the event held at St. Francis De Sales High School. —by Mary Helen Darah

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Northview student turns heads in ARCA national stock car debut

BY DON RADEBAUGH

Austin Nemire with his stock car.

Arbor Hills Presents Matthew Drake Award

L-R: Specialist Matthew Drake congratulated Arbor Hills eighth grade Courage Award recipient Sydney Johnson who received the award on May 23. Earlier last year, an assembly was held at Arbor Hills to honor and thank local veterans. The event, which was hosted by 1st Sgt. and media specialist Walt Connolly, featured a speech by former Arbor Hills student and Purple Heart recipient Matthew Drake. Connolly then introduced a new award, the Spc. Matthew Drake Courage Award, to be given to an Arbor Hill student who embodies similar qualities for which Drake is known. Sydney Johnson, who lost both her mother and best friend earlier this year was chosen for the award..

According to Principal Tim Zieroff, Johnson represented the courage and strength of Drake in overcoming recent trauma and continues to display ‘remarkable reliance, strength and determination in coming to school every day with a positive attitude, improving her academics, and offers compassionate influence in school activities.’

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It is not uncommon for upcoming generations to follow in their family footsteps, which explains why Sylvania Northview High School student and fourth-generation area racer Austin Nemire recently climbed into an ARCA stock car at Toledo Speedway.

Nemire, who just turned 17 on May 25, made his ARCA national tour debut in the Menards 200 May 22. A big leap for the bravest among us, Nemire not only had never driven a stock car, he had never shifted a car with a clutch before the big race. The hundreds of people, family, friends and fellow classmates that came out to cheer on their hometown hero were no doubt thrilled when Nemire steered the car home in one piece and in the 15th position, a respectable result for even the polished veterans.

“I was pretty satisfied,” Nemire said. “We found a few problems with the car after the race, which explains why we had some handling issues during the race.

“The shifting came easier than I thought.

Actually, 200 laps in the ARCA race felt easier than 50 in the Silver Crown car.”

Nemire also races full time in the USAC Silver Crown Series national tour for 1996 Indy 500 champion team owner Ron Hemelgarn. The much lighter Silver Crown machines have an entirely different feel than the heavier ARCA cars. By comparison, the Silver Crown cars weigh 1,625 pounds next to an ARCA stock car, which weighs 3,300 pounds.

“The (ARCA) car wasn’t turning as well as it needed to. When we got it back to the shop, we found some things wrong, which got the right-front (tire) super hot, and made the car even harder to turn.”

Despite some handling issues, Nemire felt good about his outcome in his first ARCA race. The experience left him hungry for more.

“I learned something every lap. I was laying in bed the other night thinking about the

whole thing. I’m ready for another 200 laps. It definitely left me wanting more. I want to do it again, as much as I can.”

There’s a lot more that the soon-to-be senior in high school wants to accomplish in professional racing before all is said and done. In fact, Nemire’s got some mighty big dreams.

“It just depends on which opportunities come my way. If the call came in to run NASCAR, that’s what I’d do. I want to run the Indy 500 one day too; mix between the best of both worlds.”

Nemire, who mostly travels on the USAC national tour, was thrilled to have the opportunity to race in front of his hometown crowd.

“Racing in front of my family and friends was such an incredible feeling. I had so much local support. For them to finally come out and see what I do was awesome. So many people came out to see my first ARCA race. My friends thought it was really cool. They said that it looks harder than they thought it would. They also found out how much work goes into it.”

Not only did throngs of school chums come out to see Nemire do this thing, three generations of Nemires were on hand to take it all in, including his grandfather Jerry Nemire, who is well known in racing circles across the United States. Jerry was a USAC Sprint, Silver Crown and Midget Series standout for decades and won the ARCA Midget Series national championship late in his career. The Nemire family racing brand, however, began with the late Kenny Nemire, who lost his life in an ARCA stock car race on the old Toledo Raceway Park dirt track in 1957.

He was only 31.

“I never knew my great-grandfather, but I’ve thought about him a lot. Every time someone asks me about how I got started in racing, it all goes back to him. If not for him, I wouldn’t be racing. Everything started with him. I owe a lot to my great grandfather. I would have loved to have known him.”

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Thunder the mini horse was the center of attention as student Landon Lay got a close up look and his mother, Amber Ledford, snapped a photo. Serenity Farms Staff member Debra DeHoff steadied Thunder as Kami Blakeman, intervention specialist for the autism program, looked on.

Mini horse visits Central Trail

BY MARISA MERCURIO

This past January, Serenity Farm Equestrian Center visited Central Trail Elementary to offer equine therapy to the schools’ autistic students.

In May they returned, and with a small treat.

Their mini horse, named Thunder, arrived with Serenity Farm members to the pleasure of the students.

The students participated in fun activities with Thunder, including leading the mini horse around a path and through hoops and brushing him. The goals for the visits are to increase communication, improve gross and fine motor skills, regulate and decrease behaviors, teach safety and responsibility, and improve basic academics.

In addition to the school visits, Central Trail’s autistic students will be visiting the farm next fall and likely again in the spring. Their fall trip is planned for Sept. 8, according to

Central Trail’s Intervention Specialist for their Autism Program, and they will hopefully continue their next trips into October. At the farm, located in Luckey, Ohio, students will get to enjoy lessons including brushing the horses or finding numbers or letters around the farm.

Named to Dean’s List

Molly Wheeler, daughter of Carl and Jacquelin Wheeler, Sylvania, Ohio, has been named to the Ohio Northern University dean’s list for the spring semester 2016. She is a thirdyear pharmacy major.

NDA offers testing

Notre Dame Academy will offer all graduating 7th grade girls the opportunity to take a free high school practice test on either June 9 at 9:00 a.m. at NDA, 3535 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo. Contactlpelz@nda.org for more details and to register.

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Stranahan time capsule buried

Leslie Black, a member of the first class to attend Stranahan, spoke about her time as a student and the future of the school.

BY MARISA MERCURIO On May 26, Stranahan Elementary closed the school year with a momentous event.

Enclosed with a variety of mementos including photos, trinkets, artwork, crafts, and letters, the school buried a time capsule. The event also included an unveiling of marquee pillars donated generously by Richard Jackson of Myles Construction and his team.

In addition, Leslie Black spoke about her experience as a student in the first class of Stranahan in the 1950s. She contrasted the world she grew up in during her time in elementary school to the present, while stating that her class and today’s class still share the

L-R: Tammy Garrison, Julie Hoffman, Jane Spurgen, Wendy Paine, Amber Fielding and Renee Stack help with the unveiling of the new marquee pillars. wonderful experience of attending Stranahan and drawing inspiration from their teachers. She concluded, “As you remember your days at Stranahan Elementary, I hope you will feel grateful for your experiences here.” Reading teacher Tammy Garrison then read from her Dr. Seuss-inspired book about Stranahan, which was also put into the capsule.

After each teacher added their class’s contribution into the time capsule, it was lowered into one of the pillars to the cheers of the students and faculty alike. The capsule will be unearthed in 2055, at the 100-year anniversary of the school’s opening.

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Congratulations, Graduates!

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Jake Liber

Sally Micsko

Southview High School

Southview High School

Jake, let your dreams stay big and your worries stay small!

Love Mom and Dad, Mitch and Joey

Congratulations Sally, My Gal Sal! We are so proud of you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Emily, and Grandma Sharon

John Malak

Southview High School

Congratulations John! We hope your experience at BGSU will be as awesome as your time at Southview.

Remember, the best is yet to come!

Love Mom and Dad

Kim Stevens

Mac McNerney

Central Catholic High School St. John’s Jesuit High School

"We're so proud of everything you've accomplished so far Kim. Dream big... you have so much to share with the world!"

Kathleen Duwve Northview High School

We are so proud of all your achievements and wish you a future filled with happiness! Love, Mom, Dad, Stephanie and Jimmy

…and the adventure begins!

Congratulations, Mac! xoxo Mom, Dad, Steffen, Kate & JP

Alex Parquette Southview High School

You make us proud every single day, Alex!

Love Mom, Dad and Tyler

Maddie, McKensie, and Alex Syring Southview, Southview, and Northview

Congratulations Maddy, McKensie and Alex! So very proud of you! Love Momma, Mike, Dad and all your family and friends.

Congratulations to the Class of 2016!

• Received $19.5 million in merit-based college scholarships and awards.

• Volunteered over 20,000 hours with their SJJ brothers during the ‘15- ‘16 school year.

• Participated in Christian Service trips to Appalachia, Guatemala, Panama and El Salvador.

• Helped earn the TRAC All Sports Trophy for the fourth year in a row.

• Were leaders in over 50 activities and organizations and on 30 different sports teams.

• Created countless memories with their SJJ brothers to last a lifetime.

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Congratulations Southview Class of 2016 Efosa Aguebor Eseosa Aguebor Zara Ali Kevin Allen Corey Anderson Kacie Andry Shaun Armstrong Wilson Dominic Arvay Neala Atkinson Alexander Bader Nicholas Bader Blake Bain Joseph Ball Joshua Banton Jibril Barayseh Chelsey Barwiler Elizabeth Bassett Danica Baumert Adam Bender Irene Benedetti Kayla Bernstein Jacob Billings Zachary Billings JaeVonna Booth Meghan Booth Evan Breeden Jesse Brown Joseph Brown MaKenia Buck Dominique Bumpus Noah Burnett Hannah Butler Dakota Byrd Colton Carpenter Isaiah Carter Corinna Chiem Sammy Choi John Chrysochoos Jacquelyn Ciboro Kayla Clark Garreth Cline Michael Coffman Shawn Curtis Sydney Davis Nicholas DeMarco Leah Dickerson Jacob Dolin Caroline Donaldson Tony Dong Raven Driftmyer Julia Dutridge Gretchen Eisel Abdul Bassit ElhusainElnegres

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Congratulations Northview Class of 2016 David Adams Nicholas Adams Mohamed Afifi Moemen Ali Breanna Aliemenious Jacob Alzapiedi Brenna Ambrozy Tryston Andrews Merissa Archambeau Ahmed Atari Isabelle Austin Theodore Austin Mohamed Awada Chase Baker Feross Ballut Mackenzie Balsom Conner Barr Victoria Bassett Andrew Beattie Luke Beattie Nazihah Bhatti Hailey Bies Peter Birsen Reigh Bisson Christian Bohlke Justin Bohlke Pauline Brenner Marissa Brown Jeffrey Brubaker Amy Bruggemann Zachary Burhart Jordan Cannon Owen Cappellini Mira Carl Julien Carlton Brandon Carson Tristan Castor Minso Choi Abigail Ciucci Gabrielle Clapp Kameron Clinton Charlotte Cole Kaitlin Cole Jacob Colling Isabelle Compton Ethan Cook Leigha Cowden Emma Crandall Skylar Crandell Morgan Cravens Trent Croci Ryan Czerniakowski Michael D'Onofrio Alexander Davenport Nicholas DeArmond Lydia Delmonico Dakota Denis

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SCHOOL NEWS

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SV students construct Olander booth

Construction students Dylan Never, Jake Owens, Eddie Box, Harrison Coleman, Mike Schreiber, Mohammad Ibrahim and Harold Cousino built the new ticket booth for Olander. rebuilt the lifeguard shack and both outdoor

BY MARISA MERCURIO shelters. According to construction teacher Bob Johnson, Olander contacts Southview Driving into Olander Park, the first thing with ideas for the park, and then the plans you will see is a brand new ticket booth. The are taken to the students. The booth was booth, built by Southview construction designed by Southview senior Morgan students, is the product of two weeks of hard Shepard and built by juniors, who will work and is just the latest addition to return next year as seniors to the two-year Olander by Southview students. In the past, construction course. the high school’s construction class has also

Students get emergency childbirth training

The SIM MOM simulator that the Northview Med Tech students used to complete their training.

On Tuesday, May 24, the junior Med Tech program at Northview High School took part in an emergency childbirth training session.

The two sessions were provided in cooperation with the Sylvania Fire Dept. The simulation wrapped up a lesson on the reproductive class in both anatomy and medical terminology.

Speech Winner

Ada Ogbonna, a freshman at Notre Dame Academy, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship as the winner of the ProMedica Speech Competition. She has placed in state competition in Power of the Pen and also placed in the state as a representative of the NDA Speech and Debate Team. The award was presented at a ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary luncheon on May 18. She is the daughter of Rachael BenOgbonna, of Sylvania.

The Sylvania Fire department helped with the hands-on portion, bringing a simulator called SIM MOM. SIM MOM is an advanced full body interactive birthing simulator. The fire department has obtained the simulator to help teach Northview students and give them a realworld experience.

Scholar of the Year

The Toledo Community Foundation and Buckeye CableSystem/BCSN announced that this year’s BCSN’s Scholar of the Year was Pallavi Lanka of Sylvania Southview High School. She was one of 16 nominees chosen by a committee of community leaders and educators.

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Students Honored at Claire’s Day

Sylvan students honored (L to R): Elijah Newlan, Kaelynn Lynch, Nathaniel Johnson, and Chloe Buchholz and teachers Lori Francisco, Susan Micsko, Nicki Greenberg, and Shelly Schaffer.

Maplewood Principal John Duwve, left, and third grade teacher Jamie Fletcher (with her daughter) congratulated Kylie Crouse on her award.

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Energy Teacher of the Year

Top Teacher

Allison Lawrence, a 2008 Sylvania Southview graduate, was recently honored with Advance Ohio’s Crystal Apple Award. The award annually recognizes 12 extraordinary educators in Northeast Ohio. Lawrence currently teaches French at Lee Burneson Middle School in Westlake, Ohio.

Spring Musical

Scholarship Winner Danielle Lulfs, a 2012 Sylvania Northview graduate, is the recipient of one of five $1,000 scholarships awarded by Glass City Federal Credit Union to area students who are attending a twoor four-year accredited postsecondary institution during the 2016-17 school year. The winning recipients were selected by a panel of community business representatives. Lulfs is completing her senior year at The University of Toledo, majoring in mechanical engineering. Lulfs has served as vice president of the Society of Women Engineers, a teaching assistant in the mechanical engineering department, and on UT’s Engineering Council.

SV student places in TMA poetry contest

On May 6, Timberstone Junior High performed their spring theatre production at Southview.

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Valerie Royzman of Southview was awarded second place for her poem “Gray,” inspired by Camille Pisarro’s “The Roofs of Old Rouen, Gray Weather,” in the 2016 Ekphrastic Poetry Contest at the Toledo Museum of Art.The winning poems are on display next to the art that inspired them in the Toledo Museum of Art galleries until September, and available online at toledomuseum.org.

NV Honored Musicians

Senior Jacob Colling has been an outstanding member of the Northview Band Program all four years of high school. As a lead trombone player, He has performed as a member of the Northview Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Pep Bands, Jazz Cats, Jazz Band and Pit Orchestra. He has participated in OMEA music events and area honors bands throughout his high school career.

He is the son of John Colling.

Senior Chris Kirwen has been an outstanding member of the Northview Band Program playing the saxophone all four years of high school. He has been a member of the Northview Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Pep Bands, Jazz Band, a participant in OMEA festivals and events, as well as a member of the pit orchestra. He is the son of Karen and Greg Kirwen.

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The Columbia Gas Outstanding Energy Teacher of the year was awarded to Northview’s environmental science teacher Michelle Bogue in Columbus on May 10. Fourteen students attended the ceremony including Victoria Diesing, Alexandrea Dunne, Rylee Garrow, Caitlyn Hoffman, Jullian Newton, Andrew Nickoli, Noah Noviski, Meredith Oblizajek, Colton Seiler, Katelyn Shoffer, Brandon Stirn, Nathaniel Turner, Christina Hammye and Lindsay Haynes.

St. Joe’s Festirama s Fun For All

Bob and Dawn McNear and their children Kenley and Graysen said they rode a ‘million rides’ at St. Joe’s Festirama.

Khary and Brandi Carson and their children Khary II and T.J. had fun at St. Joe’s Festirama.

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LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS was no There sleeping in for me on Saturday, May 7. No, it wasn’t an early speech team competition or an early call to work. It was the morning of Color for Camo. I had been planning and preparing for this color Libby Stupica run with six other high school students since November of last year. It would raise money for Veterans Matter, an organization that houses homeless veterans. Our run had acquired over 200 participants, truckloads of colored powder, and required fifty-pound speakers at the finish line. Needless to say, it was a very busy morning!

It was more than just a one-day event. The majority of our blood, sweat, and tears were spent during the seven-month planning period. We were first put together in small groups at Youth Leadership Toledo. YLT is a nine-month program for high school sophomores that introduces participants to the needs of the community and inspires them to take an active role in making an impact. The brainstorming process alone is a lengthy one.

After hemming and hawing about what the goal of our project would be, we thought we had settled on an anti-bullying campaign. That fell through pretty quickly: too forgettable we felt and we also doubted its effectiveness. After more brainstorming, Color for Camo was born. We would do a two-mile color run and use the registration fees to support Veterans Matter. We knew this was dreaming big because we had never seen a group of teenagers coordinate an official event like this

before, but the fire was lit and we felt inspired.

The very detailed preparation process was a long, stressful, and exciting one. Our list of things to do never ended; the second we finished one thing, we had 70 other things to do.

Contacting sponsors, creating a secure way to receive sign-up money, finding a location, marketing the event, ordering color powder and shirts for the run, and prepping the park the morning of the event are just a few of the examples required to make this color run a success. From figuring out tiny details such as what to put in the race-day baggies to huge ones like mapping a route and sorting through boxes of color powder, we were teens doing adult tasks. It’s not easy calling the CEO of a company and asking for a donation. We earned their trust and took pride in being 16year-olds taken seriously enough to be handed a large check. We made sure to use their money wisely.

Planning and executing Color for Camo not only left us feeling extremely proud, but also taught us countless real-world lessons. I learned that if you take yourself seriously and respect yourself, chances are other will too. I learned that you can’t always rely on everybody, but when they fail you, you just have to keep chugging along. We experienced letdowns numerous times, from sponsors to even at times, our own teammates. Our weekly meetings went late, and homework occasionally went on hold, but there was nothing I looked forward to more than spending evenings circled together, utilizing computers and phones working frantically to keep our vision alive.

Our vision became a beautiful reality as over 200 people filed into Fossil Park on the morning of May 7, sporting white “Color for Camo” t-shirts with race numbers pinned on.

A tent with two speakers blared pump-up

music and participants lined up at our official registration table to get their baggies, which included coupons, a sponsor sheet, a bracelet, and an individual color packet for the final color toss at the end. An inflated Dave’s Running arch marked the start line and buckets of color powder sat on each side. A table of refreshments, such as apples, bananas, bagels, and water, sat near the finish line. The energy was incredible. The people were having a blast. Photos with the hashtag #colorforcamo floated around Instagram, something that the participants started on their own. Color for Camo could not have been the success it was without the support of generous sponsors, parent and student volunteers, and the hundreds of people who showed up for race day. My entire team was on such a high all day long, and it felt so good that we are already planning on doing it again.

The night after the run, my team’s group message titled, “Team Build a House,” was buzzing with the exchange of photos from the run and celebratory texts. “Team Build a House” came about as we brainstormed ideas for our project back in November. Back then, my friend and teammate Alexa had an epiphany and exclaimed: “We should build a house!” Creative, but unrealistic, we all laughed; however, the dream stuck. Ironically, the best part about our silly name is that it has come full circle and is actually quite fitting for us. We raised over $7,000 for Veterans Matter: the most amount of money that any Youth Leadership Toledo group has ever raised throughout its 18-year history. With this money, the organization was able to house 12 homeless veterans; we truly were “Team Build a House” after all.

Cougar of the Week

Spanish teacher Lori Pendleton nominated Malaak Alahmar. She has “had the privilege to have Malaak for both Spanish 1 and 2.

She always has a positive attitude and puts forth her best effort in all her endeavors. She is definitely one of Southview’s ‘finest,’ and I know she has a bright future ahead of her.” In her spare time she enjoys sitting with siblings, watching movies, and spending time in the mosque. One day she hopes to be a lawyer. Her favorite book is “Hitler’s Last Days” by Bill O’Reilly. If she could meet anyone in the world it would be her maternal grandfather, because she has heard that he was a sarcastic and fun person to be around.

Malaak is the daughter of Hashed and Arij Alahamr.

Monsters at Central Trail

Timberstone eighth grader MaKynna Crowl brought a monster drawn by Central Trail second grader Jamie Rutledge to fruition.

As Shelby Conrad’s second-grade class at Central Trail Elementary began a series in fictional literature, she asked that each of her students draw a picture of a monster. Those pictures were collected and basically forgotten as they moved on to other studies. The pictures were actually given to Jennifer Bucher, art

Central Trail second grader Kennedy Meredieth was pleased with her monster done by Timberstone eighth grader Leah Elzeeb. teacher at Timberstone Junior High. Mrs. Bucher’s eighth-grade art students went to work to bring those pictures to life creating three-dimensional paper-maché monsters.

Students working under the direction of Mrs. Bucher and her student teacher, Angelina Pierce, took about three weeks to finish the creations.

On Wednesday, May 4, the art students delivered the monsters back to the first grade artists in a wonderfully colorful display of artistic partnership between Timberstone and Central Trail artists.

Honored by AIA

Maumee Valley student David Ziegler, of Sylvania, Ohio, took third place in the American Institute of Architects Toledo 2016 High School Design Competition in the Freshman/Sophomore category, winning a five-year renewable $2,000 scholarship to University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture valued at $10,000, and a book. He also won Honorable Mention in the Young Architects' Forum Material Innovation Award, for which he was awarded a $50 cash prize and a book.

The contest involved designing a new Aquatic Center at Camp Frontier in Pioneer, Ohio.

SPORTS NEWS

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Pacesetter Soccer Invitational Held Second annual Lucky Duck 5k and 1 Mile Open Water Swim returns to Olander Park

Mackenzie Lutz, Northview student, was interviewed during the Pacesetter Soccer Invitational held over the Memorial Day weekend at Pacesetter Park. The premier soccer event, with over 12,000 attendees, had a $3 million dollar impact on the Sylvania economy. Over 340 teams from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York and Canada participated in the event. BCSN interviewed two players, Zach Buescher, U17 boys team from St. Johns Jesuit, and Mackenzie Lutz, U15 girls team, from Sylvania Northview, who have intentions of playing collegiately. Both Buescher and Lutz led their teams to victory along with teams Girls’ U10 Red and Boys’ U12 Red and U15 Black.

Miles for Smiles Held at Olander

Dental Center employees Lindy Cree, Jamie Klear, Lisa Lawson and Jayne Klatt volunteered at the finish line to hand out gift bags to the participants after they finished their walk or run.

Dr. Tohme Ziad, Miles for Smiles founder, and Dr. Steven Shall served as co-chairmen of the seventh annual event held at Olander Park May 21. The event raised funds for the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio.

Karen Rickman of Brookview Dental made sure that Madyson and Joey Bauer crossed the finish line.

Ben Knierim showed his mother, Erin, and Robin Simonton all of the treats he found inside of his goodie bag he received after finishing the kids’ race.

The second annual Lucky Duck Open Water Swim Challenge will take place Sunday, July 17, at Olander Park. Participants can choose to compete in one of two distances, a 5K or onemile race. Open water swimming has exploded in popularity since it was added to the Olympics in 2008 in Beijing. Thousands of open water competitions have sprung up across the country and around the world. The Lucky Duck Swim is the region's only open water swim competition.

Competitive swimmers, triathletes, high school, college and recreational fitness swimmers will have a chance to challenge themselves beyond the pool. Over 100 competitors are expected with thousands of spectators. It is an exciting celebration of the sport of swimming. The event also features a post-race picnic at Nederhouser Hall at Olander catered by Burger Bar 419.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Nature's Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education. It is a nonprofit located in Whitehouse, Ohio, that provides medical care to injured, ailing and orphaned wild animals with the goal of

releasing them back into the wild. It also conducts conservation educational outreach programs for children and adults. To learn more about the nursery, visit natures-nursery.org.

Those interested in learning more can visit luckyduckswim.com to register for the race, or to get more information regarding race specifics, sponsorship opportunities, picnic tickets or other ways to get involved.

“Driving to Make a Difference,� the annual golf outing to benefit the Northwest Ohio Hemophilia Foundation will be held at Sylvania Country Club on Monday, June 20, at noon for registration and lunch. There is a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $350 per foursome or $125 per individual and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, prizes

for top teams, awards for individual contests, raffles and dinner. Proceeds support youth speciality camp; medical identifications; a financial crisis fund. The funds will assist more than 450 families in the local area. To register, contact Carla Wells at 419/291-5882 or carla@nwohemophilia.org Registrations and payments must be made by June 15.

Swimmers at the 2015 Lucky Duck event.

Golf outing benefiting NOW Hemophilia

Area players help Lourdes lacrosse wins In only the third year of men’s lacrosse at Lourdes University, numerous local lacrosse talent led Lourdes to a winning 2016 season and invitations to two national tournaments.

Twelve of the 26-member squad hail from the Toledo area and vicinity. The local players who make up a core of the team include: Senior midfielder Dylan Gill (St. Francis), red shirt junior defenseman Jay Fisher (Sylvania Southview), Junior attackman Jared Yoshino (Sylvania Southview), Junior attackman

Dalton Vowels (St. John’s), Junior goalie Conner Mishler (St. John’s), Junior midfielder Nic Mueller (Bedford), Sophomore midfielder Casey Hilfinger (Anthony Wayne), Sophomore defenseman Jaafar Ismail (Ottawa Hills), red shirt sophomore defenseman Reuben Lopez (Evergreen), freshman defenseman Nicolo Quello (Bedford), freshman midfielder Tanner Jaramillo (Sylvania Northview) and freshman attackman Quinton Duran (St. Francis).

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

2016 Safety City

The 2016 Sylvania Safety City will take place the week of June 6 at Maplewood Elementary.

This is Sylvania Safety City’s 31st year and over students have Craig Stough 5,400 attended. This year, 165 Sylvania five-year-old children registered and will graduate Friday, June 10. I will be attending the graduation ceremonies and offer the following information about Sylvania Safety City.

Sylvania children are our most important asset, and Sylvania’s version of Safety City helps to get them off to a safe start before they enter school. The children attend either a morning or an afternoon class for five days at Maplewood Elementary School.

Important topics covered include: Memorization of Name, Address and Telephone Number Classroom Skills Safely Crossing the Street Traffic Signs and Signals Seat Belt Safety Fire Prevention Stop, Drop and Roll

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TOWNSHIP TOPICS

Rezoning Request

A request for rezoning a vacant lot on Alexis Road has been tabled by the Sylvania Township trustees who said they wanted more information before making a decision.

The lot, at 4885 West Alexis Rd., is currently zoned for suburban residential use. The owner, Abed Fahed, wants it rezoned to residential to match the zoning with the adjacent lot to the west. If rezoning occurs, he plans to develop the total 1.2 acres with nine to 12 apartment units.

The Lucas County Planning Commission unanimously approved the zoning change, but the Sylvania Township Zoning Commission recommended against it by a 32 margin.

Residents to the south of the proposed change, primarily on South Arvilla Road, have complained that there were no site plans for the development and there is still too much uncertainty. They also objected to the density of up to 12 units on the site. The applicant did not attend the meeting.

Trustees shared the concerns and said they would like more information before making a final decision on the request.

Eddie the Eagle greets the children.

Stranger Danger School Bus Safety and going for a short school bus ride Bicycle Safety including always wearing a helmet Railroad Crossings Safety Safety around animals Water Safety Medical Emergencies and Ambulances A neighborhood of streets, sidewalks, signs, crosswalks, lights, etc., is set up to help practice safety. The children get to meet police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel and learn those people are their friends and want to help them.

Thank you to all who help make Safety City a great experience for our children, including all the teachers, police officers, fire-

Leaf and Brush Collection

This year's leaf and brush collection has been completed by Sylvania Township, but Rob Nash, manager of the road department, told township trustees that it ended about two weeks later than he originally anticipated.

First, inclement weather, including snow, in early April, caused the department to push back the beginning of the collection from April 11 to April 18.

During the one-time sweep of township roads, Nash said the amount to be collected was the most he had seen in his 17 years with the department. That was also likely weather related, he said.

Nash noted that the days following the stormy weather were pleasant and gave property owners an extra opportunity to rake up or otherwise collect items to place at street side.

Vacation House Check

School’s out for the summer and for many that brings thoughts of a summer trip to a lake or some other destination, which will take people away from home for a period of time.

A good idea to add to your list of things to do before you leave on vacation is to notify the Sylvania Township Police Department. For years, the department has provided what it refers to as a house check.

2015 graduation at Maplewood Elementary. fighters and other personnel and volunteers who help out. Also, our thanks to the Sylvania Township Fire Department, the Sylvania Schools Transportation Division, the Lucas County Canine Care & Control, Republic Services and Garbage Gus, the JCC/YMCA, and the Sylvania Schools for their assistance. Sylvania Safety City 2016 will be a great success because of all of you. And thank you to all the parents for entrusting your children to us and for supporting the program and attending the graduation ceremony.

Incidentally, another great program of the Sylvania Police Division is the Child Safety Seat Program. Sergeants Dani Miller and Stacey Pack have been trained and certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Since the

Using a fire hose at the 2015 Safety City. program started in 2001, with the help of Dave White Chevrolet and Safe Kids of Greater Toledo, they have checked or installed over 2,000 child safety seats at a variety of events around town. On an average, nine out of 10 car seats were found to be improperly installed. If you would like to have a child safety seat checked, please contact the Sylvania Police Division at 419/8858906 to set up an appointment, or look for them at upcoming community events. If you have general questions regarding installation of child seats or child passenger safety laws in Ohio, please visit www.sylvaniapolice.com, and look for the Children Safety Seat section under Community Affairs.

The aim of the service is to bring added police attention to your home including a twice daily stop with an officer walking around the house to be sure it remains secure.

Police said the on-foot inspection of the property is done at differing times so it is unpredictable.

House checks are considered a priority in the department, although they can be curtailed due to emergency situations.

Property owners also should notify police if there will be any visitors to the home, such as a friend coming over to water indoor plants.

They also should let police know if the expected absence will be extended or cut short and police ask residents to confirm when they have arrived home.

Police Chief Robert Boehme said that although the practice is longstanding in Sylvania Township, many are unaware of it.

He encourages the use of house checks as a preventive measure against crime and as a valuable service to property owners in Sylvania Township.

two firms are Reville and Mannik and Smith.

Reville LTD is a Bowling Green economic development agency and Mannik and Smith Group is an engineering and environmental consulting group based in Maumee.

It has been determined that it is time to update the township’s land-use plan. The current plan was developed in 2007. Township officials have noted that it is not only the passage of time that calls for an update, but significant development in the western portion of the township has also occurred since the current plan was adopted.

Land Use Plan Considered

A committee formed to consider proposals from firms seeking to assist in developing a new land-use plan for Sylvania Township will ask the township trustees for permission to negotiate a contract with two firms, which offered a joint proposal to the township. The

Unwanted Household Collection

For the third year in a row, Stevens Disposal, of Temperance, was the only bidder for this year’s Sylvania Township collection of unwanted household goods. The Stevens bid for the job is $300 for each ton of material collected during the one-time sweep of township streets. It is the same amount as last year.

Typically the task is responsible for collecting around 100 tons of material. The township trustees must consider the contract and accept or reject it.

A list of items that are approved for collection and some that cannot be picked up will be published prior to the beginning of the collection date.

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JANIS WEBER

THE MOUSE TRAP

Good reports for Windows10 upgrade

Many of you have upgraded to Windows 10 lately. Remember the free upgrade expires at the end of July. After that it Janis Weber will cost you $200 at which point why bother?

Wait till you need a new computer. I have assisted the tweaking of W10 lately and it has worked out great in most instances. Some of the upgrades from W7 to W10 have been unwanted because it slowed down the computer too much. If you have a solid and hefty processor and at least 4 gigs of RAM you should be fine with the upgrade. The new operating system is not bothering any of the people I have helped. It is simple to use with

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THE ITALIAN GARDENER Entryways and walks to the front door: that seems to be what I am and will be doing in 2016.

From the first job in spring, and on out well into June, I am re-doing old, tired entryways.

So, let’s talk about Rick Cozza them, and mine, and yours. Each of these first customers indicated quite strongly that they had not done much with their front entries since their houses were built, or since they had moved into their existing homes. Condos, ranch homes, larger twostory homes, all seemed to have the same tired appearance. And it had finally become too

very little learning. If you are going from W8.1 to W10, it is a piece of cake.

The one thing you will need is a Microsoft Account to use the newest features on Windows 10. Most times you can use your existing email address and assign a unique password to this. Please make it long and not used any place else. This is a main access point to your computer. Security rules. If you want to use Cortana you will need a microphone. If you have a desktop you probably do not have a built in camera which always includes a mic. If this is the case, you can purchase a mic for less than $10 or an external camera/mic for around $25.

Spyware

Let’s assume you have anti-virus on your computer. If you don’t, you are in trouble. Over and above this protection you really should run an anti-spyware program. I have seen a bunch of spyware on some people’s computers but I hit the motherlode last week. Under 10 spyware is nothing. Over 50 is a reason to take note. Past 200 you should use a paid version.

Poor Al had over 16,600 spyware on his com-

much to see every day. All said that they had been contemplating doing something for several years, and finally, “Enough was enough.”

And they were right. I have removed so many old, hollow yews and overgrown burning bushes that the recycle center can live for years on the proceeds. But, remember, twenty and thirty years ago, there were yews, lilacs, dogwoods, crabapples, and a limited number of others. They either got big or required a lot of attention. And, in most cases, when the spring flush of bloom faded away, gardens were green (unless you put in annuals).

Soooooooo, what did these obstreperous folks want their newly focused entries to become? To a person, they wanted excitement, color, interest. And also to a person, they were interested not in impressing visitors or friends.

They indicated that, as the owners, they were the ones who wanted something to brighten their trip up the driveway or along the street.

puter. May I say it was pretty amazing to watch the number grow that big and even more thrilling to watch it get quarantined thus cleaning up his computer greatly.

I have run antispyware on computers that have very expensive antiviral programs with built-in spy killers and the external program still found issues to correct. It is a constant battle to ensure security and snoopers but with the right tools, we are fine.

The Gathering

Do you have a laptop? Would you like to have a mini informational get together?

Recently I have hosted PC and iPhone/iPad classes at homes and facilities like churches, businesses and schools. What fun this is.

Gather your friends (like the old Rubbermaid and Tupperware days). We all use the local WiFi and toss questions and scenarios around that we all learn from. It is amazing how many different issues are solved and how many people who did not even know a topic was something they turned out to be thrilled with.

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They were tired of their own views each evening. Bless their horticultural little hearts!

If you want to have fun, Google the plants that we have used on these first four to five jobs of the new season, and try to picture them along your entryway and along your driveway.

Remember, out came the yews, the junipers, the old, green, tired hostas, the huge burning bushes. Replacing them now (and into this next month’s projects) are delicate fothergillas, purple-flowered ‘Tuff Stuff’ hydrangeas, bright gold Hackenachloa Japanese forest grass, equally-bright ‘Lemon Lace’ elderberry, pinkberried coralberry, purple-black berries on black chokeberries, truly-funky weeping Norway spruce, my favorite Annabelle hydrangea, and hostas with names (and appearances) like ‘Guacamole’, ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd,’ ‘Orange Marmalade’ and ‘Blue Muffin’.

We used beautifully bright Japanese maples,

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both upright and weeping, trees like the purple fountain beech, goldenraintree (yep, one word) and flaky-barked paperbark maple. You can get a picture just from the names.

If the space was three feet square, we used an ultimately three foot plant (no significant pruning). If it had sun, shade, dry soil, we selected accordingly. We added benches, lovely bright ceramic pots, as decorations, not filled, funky ceramic birdhouses from a potter I have used in California. Cool stuff!

So, sit down at your computer and Google the plants I have listed above and used in yards so far this spring. If it doesn’t excite you and get your juices flowing, then you may need more than a gardener (sorry!). My goal in all of this is to help you realize the absolute excitement of a cool entry. Apparently, it’s going around this spring, so catch it!

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JANET AMID

THE STARS SPEAK Dear Readers, Change is constant around the globe. The cosmos, in all of its glory, provides us with an understanding that beneath it all, there are reasons for all that exists. Astrological cycles continuously mark the cosmic process. The cycles also underline our ongoing lessons and developmental process. An example of this trend can be seen with Mars in retrograde, moving from Sagittarius into Scorpio. Generally speaking, retrogrades stir things up, keeping us second guessing. They cause situations to become chaotic, thus being the underlying reason for the challenges at hand. They also provide us with the opportunity to gather new information, which we combine with existing knowledge to make plans. This particular Mars retrograde that began April 17 and ending June 28 allowed us to look at life, work, and relationships from a different angle. It forced us to pay attention, to know our limitations, whatever they may be. It beckoned us to attend to a different part of ourselves/our lives. Now as it continues in retrograde moving back into a direction motion on June 28, we may feel a sense of knowledge and hopefully we will have grown and learned from the experience.

June 5, 2016-Gemini new moon ‘Laugh out Loud’

Gemini, the sign of the twins, is all about the mind and how we use it. And once again, we have to remember that the mind includes our hearts as well as our intellect.

This particular new moon on June 5, will ignite, and oppose transiting Saturn and Mars in Sagittarius. For many we may see this as a release, a letting go of emotions and creating our own fire. Its opposition to transiting Mars moving back from Sagittarius into Scorpio will prove itself to be interesting as it forces us to unearth, to clean house, to rid ourselves of decay.

Full moon Sagittarius ‘It's all about the mind set’

This month’s second full moon in Sagittarius on June 20 fires up our mind with creative thoughts. However, its conjunction to transiting Mars in retrograde may be too much activity as we feel ourselves being over run by way too much stimuli, both mental and physical.

Fire energy can be dangerous as well as beautiful. It's all about working with the energies at hand as Fire energy can be destructive as well as constructive. It can fuel our aggression or our optimism. It's a choice on our part.

Standing in the fires can inspire in you a pioneering spirit and a sense of adventure,

along with charisma, charm, daring, creativity, inspiration and confidence. Standing in the fires can burn through you as aggression, impulsiveness, restlessness, frustration, arrogance, willfulness and intolerance.

Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius ‘Where’s the humor?’

Saturn retrograde in the natal chart means issues surrounding structure and discipline may occur as Saturn in a direct motion is the disciplinarian of the zodiac, the glue that keeps it all together. At this time while in a retrograde motion, those born under Capricorn (its ruler), Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo and Pisces are all affected.

Much depends on where it is aspected in the natal chart. Saturn moves into a direct motion in August. In addition to all of this, its conjunct to transiting Mars in retrograde may cause confusion as Mars rules action/activity and Saturn represents structure. When both are retrograde in the same sign we are torn on whether to move forward or to step backwards. It's all about impulse control versus taking a step back to rethink.

Mars retrograde moving into Scorpio ‘Time to get serious’

As the end of the month approaches, Mars has moved back from Sagittarius into Scorpio. For many this transit can be stressful as it affects our pocket book. Specifically speaking, money matters can be unpredictable. Those born under Scorpio, Taurus, Leo and Aquarius are most affected. Also, wherever Mars falls into your chart based on time of birth will influence this transit.

Mars turns direct June 28

Time to relax, get back into the swing of things as Mars, the planet of action moves back into a direct motion. This is time for less thinking, more applying oneself to the task at hand. It has been retrograde since April. After 11 weeks of Mars being in retrograde motion, it has finally turned back to its natural, direct motion. Mars is retrograde only 11% of the time, so its rarity makes this time period quite important. Let’s see what this might mean for all of us. Now that this part of the cycle is completed, we have learned much and can now begin to safely put into place whatever plans have been developing during the retrograde period.

This period has the value of helping us look at much of what we do from a new perspective, a new attitude or approach. Mars in Sagittarius rules higher education, foreign affairs, freedom, communication on a higher level, so when it retrogrades we find ourselves stifled, stuck so to speak. When in a direct motion it brings forth a sense of clarity. At some period during the retrograde many of us had to reexamine our own issues, our goals and ambitions. Now as it moves direct the end of the month we actually are

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in a place of implementation.

ARIES (March 20-April 19)-Feeling overwhelmed by the desire to speak or to merely turn a blind eye is significant in this astrological setup. This month’s focus plants itself firmly in your money house as your need for financial security, as well as hanging on to your personal possessions, is indicated. Also a much-needed appearance from an old friend is a welcome sight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)-Taurus is one of the signs that resist change more than any other. It feels like torture, as striving daily to maintain a sense of semblance and normalcy is what you crave most. However with Mars in retrograde in your area of partners, you may find yourself on the receiving end of much needed change as your partner, whether work or personal, requires change.

So you comply with hesitation. In addition, your money situation may perk up a bit this month and you find yourself dealing with "feast or famine.” So yes, it is a crazy month for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)-So much can be said about this month’s activity as you find yourself in conflict between your own needs, and the needs of those closest to you.

A quandary to say the least, when all you want to do is to enjoy the summer with no setbacks. To top it off, your partners, work or business related, may be working diligently to over compensate. It's all about compromise. In addition, your health may be a factor this month as stress can be compounded.

CANCER (June 21-July 20)-Letting go of the past, moving forward into the present is a true sign or indication of where you really should be. Planetary activity hitting your area of thought forces you to reevaluate your desire/need for resolution. Also, matters of the heart may be in a twister this month with Mars retrograding your area of romance. It's up to you to maintain a sense of balance.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)-Purging can be a good thing as it allows you to unload, to clear out memories that no longer serve their purpose, to start fresh. This month’s planetary setup urges you to take the bull by the horns and get moving. Push sentiment aside, and make more room in your life. With Mars taking place in your area of home, you are being beckoned to increase your awareness, and let go of things/people that have held you back.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)-So much can be said about saying the words, but not getting the message out clearly enough. This in a nutshell describes your month as Mars in retrograde in your area of chat may create confusion where dialogue is concerned.

Therefore, say what you need to say, and show some conviction. Also on the flip side, a great cycle for you to explore more of your

creative side with this month’s setup.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)-As always the message is about being watchful of your finances, be alert to the unexpected, and be well aware of your limitations. Mars in retrograde in your area of monies places caution on unnecessary spending, or wherever it needs to be. Also emotions may run high this month as the focus is on family, specifically siblings, and friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)-Such a crazy month for you, totally unpredictable as Mars now moving back into your own sign may trigger issues relating to partners, both new or existing. Your desire to shut down and walk away seems easy enough, but your need to resolve is stronger yet. Also, this is a good month to get your financial resources in order, as this month’s Full Moon is all about getting it right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20)-So much can be said about health and fitness, however now that Mars is traveling in your area of thought, you may find yourself seeking ways to self-heal, and become more intuned altogether. This month’s setup mimics a whole new side of life as you know it, and brings to light a need to really work on leftover issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19)-The beauty of this month’s transits is that you are actually being affected in a more positive way, as you seek to relinquish matters that no longer serve your needs. In addition, specifically speaking, work matters are more positive, whereas personal relationships seem to be more tolerable and less difficult.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)-The last few months have been hectic, as your connection with friends and co-workers has left you at a standstill. Now that it has cleared you may find yourself dealing with work matters as Mars retrograding the zenith part of your chart may cause you to question your every move. Moreover family and friends at this time play a major role in how you see yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 19)-As soulful as you are, Mars now moving into the more philosophical sector of your chart encourages you to be more adventurous, to purge yourself of old patterns and create new ones.

Also, you may find yourself in the limelight as this month’s planetary setup shines the spotlight on you. Be watchful, but do not overreact.

Janet Amid is a columnist that writes for Sylvania AdVantage, can be seen on alternate Wednesday's on Channel 11 and Channel 36, and can be heard on 92.5 KISS FM Monday Mornings between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. She can be reached at 419/882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com. Check out her website at www.JanetAmid.com.

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Michael A. Burch

Michael A. Burch, 49, of Temperance, Mich., passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2016. He was the beloved son of William and Sharon (Davenport) Burch and was born on Jan. 22, 1967. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales high school in 1985. He worked as a security officer for Toledo Hospital for 27 years.

Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He love camping, especially with his stepchildren when they were young and spending time at the lake. It was always Michael’s dream to be a police officer. However, due to health constraints, he was unable to continue the process. Michael did stay close to many of his friends that became officers, and was always willing to help and offer support.

Michael is survived by his loving parents; sister Teresa (Todd) Burch Scheibel; friend and former wife, Deborah Burch, stepchildren Erin and Ryan Whaley, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers the family suggest tributes to Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons, 2121 Hughes Dr., Suite 980, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Online condolences may be left at reebfuneralhome.com.

Hazel C. Kastel

Hazel C. Kastel, 95, a longtime Ottawa Lake, Mich. resident, passed away, Monday, May 23, 2016, at Heartland at ProMedica.

Hazel was employed with the Sharon Manufacturing Company for more than 24 years, retiring in 1982. Her free time was spent buying and selling antiques with her husband.

Hazel is survived by her daughter Loretta Schroeder; sons David Kastel and George Schroeder; five grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents George and May (Davidson) Lewis; husband, Stanley R. Kastel; sisters Ruth Harkless and Violet Shea; and brothers Jasper, Ray, and Lester Lewis. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Ruth Amelia Morlock Petroff

Ruth Amelia Morlock Petroff, 96, passed away May 29, 2016, at St. Anne’s hospital. Ruth was born Sept. 4, 1919, to Frank and Clara (Schoen) Morlock in the home her father built. She graduated from Whitmer High School and worked until she met and married Peter B. Petroff and together they raised their daughter Ruth Ann. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Clara Morlock, husband, Peter B. Petroff, sister Virginia Caroline Morlock Brown, nephews Larry and Jerry Brown and niece Patricia Brown Janick. Surviving is her daughter Ruth Ann Petroff and great-nieces Dawn Janick Moore (Robert), Bridget Brown Watts (Jeff), Betty Jo Brown Chupp (Brian), great-nephews Larry Brown Jr. and James Janick.

Donations can be made to Epworth Community Outreach Program, FOCUS or The Providence Center. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Robert B. Campbell

Robert B. Campbell, 62, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away May 13, 2016, after a long illness.

He was born June 16, 1953 in Toledo to Virgil “Roy” and Leanne (LaPoint) Campbell.

Bob was a graduate of Whitmer High School. He married Dolores Miner in 2000 and together they raised four children. Bob was a mechanic at Jeep for many years and a UAW member. When not working or raising his family, Bob would love to go fishing with his friends at Lake Erie.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dolores Campbell; children Jason and Sean Campbell; Michelle and Joe (Stephanie) Miner; grandchildren Robert, Leann, Gabriel, Blaize, Chance, Zoey and Sadie; father, Virgil “Roy” and brother David Campbell. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Leanne Campbell.

Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be offered to Robert’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com

Gary Raitz

Our Gary “Boomer” Raitz, 61, of Sylvania, Ohio, went to Heaven on May 18, 2016. He passed away in Flower Hospital.

Gary was born in Toledo, Ohio, on Jan. 23, 1955, to Walter and Nancy (Oehlers) Raitz.

Gary was a graduate of Springfield High School. He was a gifted athlete and was all NLL three straight years in basketball. He earned the nickname “Boomer” for his majestic home runs, while playing softball. Gary was a coach for many teams, including St. Michael’s in North Toledo, He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and brother and loved The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a truck driver, from the age of fourteen, a trade taught to him by his dad.

Gary is survived by Elizabeth, who walked side by side with him for forty-four years, his sister Joann Raitz and brother Larry (Robin) Raitz. He was the father figure for Jennifer and Tony Raitz, his niece and nephew. Gary is also survived by his niece Stephanie (Blake) Edington and his great-nieces; Alyse Raitz and Olivia Edington. His parents and greatnephew Bryce Raitz preceded him in death as well as his grandmother Josephine Pencka, his beloved Aunt Annie (Magnatta) Shamas and nephew Eddie Raitz.

Gary accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior when he was fourteen-years-old. He thanks his parents and the Yoder families for teaching him about Jesus: You can rejoice because you know what the end of the story is.

Those wishing to make a contribution in Gary’s memory may wish to consider the American Cancer Society or The Church on Strayer Road. www.reebfuneralhome.com

EmaLou Roberts

EmaLou Roberts 89, a longtime resident of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away May, 8, 2016, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born at home in Sylvania March 23, 1927, to parents Leland and Edna (Kroll) VanFleet. EmaLou attended the Central Avenue Elementary School and graduated from Burnham High School. She was an active member of the McCord Road Christian Church.

EmaLou is survived by her son Richard L. (Brenda) Roberts; grandsons J. Ben (Brooke) Roberts and R. Lee (Nicole Young) Roberts Jr; great-grandchildren John and Macy Roberts; brother Richard L. (Esther) VanFleet; and

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EmaLou’s family would like to thank the staff of the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo Inpatient Unit for their loving care and support during this difficult time.

Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Professional services were provided by the Reeb Funeral Home.

Susan Ellen Miller

Susan Ellen Miller, 60, lifelong resident of Toledo died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on May 25, 2016.

She was the daughter of Robert (Red) Miller and Vivian Miller, born May 1, 1956, in Cleveland,

Ohio.

Sue graduated from Whitmer High School in 1974 and spent many hours in her youth and teenage years working, playing and socializing at the family’s restaurant and tavern Red Miller’s Red-Ster Inn on Alexis Road. Fire destroyed the business in 1974. She remained in the hospitality industry for years working at the Inverness Club and again making many friends and acquaintances. For the last 30 years Sue was employed at the Ann Grady Center on Eber Road in Holland where she was a professional, dependable, and compassionate Caregiver. She was also known for feeding and caring for stray animals that showed up on grounds of the Anne Grady Center. Sue would not be amused if it was failed to be mentioned that she was preceded in death by her longtime canine buddies Charlie and Benji. She was well liked and respected by her peers and enjoyed whitewater rafting and kayaking in her spare time.

Susan is survived by her brother Mike, sister-in-law Susan, nieces Lindsay and Kayla Miller and longtime and world-class friend Lynn Goble. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Vivian Miller.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg for their compassion and professionalism. Those wishing to offer memorials in Susan’s memory are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers, The Toledo Humane Society or the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. www.reebfuneralhome.com

James R. Theaker

James R. “Jim” Theaker, age 89, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away May 24, 2016. Jim was born on Dec. 1926, in Toledo, Ohio, and attended Clay High School before graduating from DeVilbiss High School in 1944. He was a WWII U.S. Army Signal Corp veteran and served with the occupation troops on Okinawa. He graduated in engineering from the University of Toledo college of engineering in 1950, and was a member of the Sigma Beta Phi (Sig Bets) fraternity. He was with Sun Oil Company for 24

years, leaving in 1974 to pursue other interests.

He was a member of the UT Alumni Association, Downtown Coaches, Rocket Club and the Baseball Dugout Club. He especially enjoyed the baseball team and sometimes traveled with the team on road games. He enjoyed swimming and golfing and the summers at Black Lake. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo and currently Hope Baptist. After retirement he became a volunteer in the pharmacy department at Toledo Hospital and in the surgical waiting room at Flower Hospital.

Jim is survived by his sons Jack Edward of Oakland Calif., and James Michael Theaker of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and stepdaughter Marcia (Dillon) Cox and stepson Gary Moore, grandchildren Kyle Theaker and Dillon-Paul Cox, Codie Mask and Grace Ann Cox. Online condolences to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com

Virginia Mae Shively

Mae Virginia (Buchholz) Shively, age 91, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away May 28, 2016, at the Ebeid Residence of Sylvania. She was born Nov. 22, 1925, to Walter Edmund and Elizabeth Lorene (Richardson) Buchholz in Toledo, Ohio. She married the love of her life Jack Eugene Shively Aug. 7, 1946, at Olivet Lutheran Church in Sylvania, Ohio. Together they were married for 63 wonderful years.

Virginia was self-employed as a ceramics instructor from her home for over thirty years sharing her knowledge and joy of ceramics with her students. She is survived by her children David E. (Eddie Griffith-Shively) and Kevin (Ann); grandchildren Deanna (Stacey Francart-Shively), Christopher (Cheryl), Heather (Chris), Melissa (Evan) and Josiah; great-grandchildren Thomas and Tristan; and her brother Raymond Buchholz. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jack. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Westgate Chapel Missionary Alliance. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

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Gladys M. Darah

Gladys M. Darah died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, after a short illness at the Sylvania home of her son, Dr. George Darah, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

She was 87.

A beautiful and vibrant woman, Gladys filled any room she entered. She was constantly in motion: Sitting still was not an option. There was always something that needed to be done. She was the perfect hostess and loved entertaining her large family and many friends. Gladys was strong-willed and fiercely independent. She also spoke her mind. If you asked Gladys a question you always got a straight answer. The softer side of Gladys could be clearly seen through her bond with her seven grandchildren.They played games, dined out, and saw every current movie. Gladys, known as Bobbi and Gramma Glad, rarely missed a sporting event in which her grandchildren participated, and her voice could be heard above all others.

Last Christmas, as if she somehow knew it would be her last, she made each of her grandchildren’s – and children’s – favorite dish and served them a beautiful meal.

Gladys was born on Dec. 31, 1928, in Toronto, Canada, the third of five daughters to Joseph and Rose Bardwell, immigrants from Lebanon and Syria. After graduating from high school she worked in the family housecoat manufacturing business, Bard’s. Gladys served as her father’s secretary, became a skilled seamstress and modeled the clothes designed by her mother and sister Claire.

On Aug. 19, 1950, she married Nicholas Darah, whom she met at a church convention, and moved to Toledo. She followed her sister, Vivian, who married her husband’s fraternity brother three years earlier. In Toledo, Gladys raised three children and perfected her Syrian/Lebanese culinary skills.

Once her children were grown, Gladys took up golf. Determined in any endeavor, she set a target of breaking 90. It took her a few years, but she not only accomplished her goal she scored four hole-in-ones along the way. She loved traveling with her husband to business conventions and joining their many friends from Highland Meadows Golf Club on vacations.

In her later years, Gladys enjoyed bus trips with her friends to play the slots at area casinos and ping pong at the Sylvania Senior Center.

Gladys was a lifelong member of St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, where she was active in the Ladies Society.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband; her sister, Vivian Tanber, and her sister, Claire Haddad, who died hours earlier on the same day in Toronto. The connection she had with her four sisters, all of them as vivacious as her, was something to behold.

Surviving are her sons Dr. George

(Christine) and Brian (Faye) Darah; daughter Laurie Darah; sisters Jo (Bill) Abraham Scott of Toronto and Rose Marie Chamandy-Cook of Montreal; sister-in-law Louise Darah; brother-in-law Emil Darah; granddaughters Danielle, Lauren, Helena, Brooke, Maria and Nicole Darah; and grandson Carl Wiencek.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the St. Elias Building Fund or the St. Elias Endowment Fund.

Jeffrey Bryan Challen

Jeffrey Bryan Challen I, 55, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away May 31, 2016, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo Inpatient Unit. He was born March 30, 1961, in Toledo. Jeff was a 1979 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and was an avid drummer.

Jeff is survived by his son Jeffrey Bryan Challen II; daughter Liana Puente; mother Lael M. Challen; grandchildren Jeffrey Bryan Challen III. and Jenna Brown; sister Cynthia (Jack) Shelton; brother Christopher Challen; nieces Sarah and Rebecca; and nephew Lucas; special friend Fraz Betts; and sister in law Rocky Challen. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis D. Challen.

Those wishing to offer memorials in Jeff’s memory are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers, the American Cancer Society. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Danny Yeupell

Danny “Pee Wee” Yeupell, 53, of Sylvania, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday May 11, 2016, at St. Anne’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a 1981 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School and worked for Chrysler for 25 years, retiring in 2010. Danny was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Danny is survived by his son Daniel J. Yeupell, Jr; grandson, Sabastian; sister, Lynne; brothers, Bryon, Brent, and twin Dennis “Porky” and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents Robert and Shirley.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to the family. On line condolences may be left at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Gene Patton

Gene Rolland Patton, 78, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly May 25, 2016. Born Nov. 8, 1937, to the late Rolland and Louise Patton, he attended Devilbiss high school ‘55’.

Gene served in the U.S. army and married his high school sweetheart, Donna (Smith) Patton, on Aug. 31, 1957.

He worked under his Uncle Russell Patton as a painter, which led him to start his own business. In 1976, he began building homes in

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST JUNE 2016 | 17B the area under Gene Patton, Inc. and Forestview Building Company. Gene was instrumental in the building of several custom homes and villas in the Sylvania, Perrysburg and Toledo area.

He was an avid golfer and spent several winter months in Acapulco and Bonita Springs, Fla. Gene was member of the Shrine Oriental band, Masonic Calumet Lodge and the Sylvania Moose Lodge.

Gene is survived by his loving wife, Donna; three daughters Cheryl (Mark) Fisher, Janice (Phil) Edinger and Amy (Brian) Zientek; sister Nancy Howard; grandchildren Brandon (Aimee), Ryan, Lexi, Kevin (Jen), Ian, Alex, Ellena, Natasha (Anthony), Jillian (Emily); and great- grandchildren, Max and Mason.

He was also preceded in death by a brother Jim; and grandson Christopher.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the A.L.S. Association. walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Frank Mercurio

Frank Carl Mercurio, age 92, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away May 15, 2016, at his home in Sarasota, Fla. He was born Jan. 27, 1924, in Toledo to the late Joseph and Josephine (Tantanella) Mercurio.

Survivors include his companion of 35 years, Faith Elwing; son Joseph (Sharon) Mercurio; daughter Gina Mercurio; and grandchildren Michael and Marisa. He was preceded in death by brothers John and Frank.

Memorials are suggested to the Toledo Animal Shelter, 640 Wyman Street, Toledo, OH 43609. walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Rowena Lydy

Rowena M. Lillie Lydy, age 95, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away May 13, 2016 at the Ebied Hospice Residence.

Rowena was born on Nov. 7, 1920, in Phoenix, Az. to Byron and Rowena Lillie. Shortly after her birth Rowena and her mother returned to New Orleans to be with “Big Rowena’s” sister and cousins and nieces and nephews. Under Louisiana custom, moms with the same name as daughters were referred to a “Big” and daughters were referred to as “Little.” So Rowena’s aunt, “Big” Rowena’s sister, was called Big Maidie and her daughter was called Little Maidie. It was the roaring 20s and Rowena and her mom were very happy to again be with family in New Orleans.

Then 1929 occurred and 10-year-old Rowena and her mom found life to be difficult for the two of them since there was little work for mother. In order to find work, Big Rowena went north to Ohio, leaving Rowena back in New Orleans with aunts and uncles and cousins. Rowena’s mom would return often to be with her little girl but would have to again leave for work in the north. Rowena was very well taken care of by her New Orleans family.

At age 13, Rowena’s mother felt secure enough in Toledo to bring her daughter to be with her on a permanent basis. Rowena enrolled in Scott High School where she graduated at age 16. Rowena then enrolled at Toledo University, as it was called at the time, in 1936, in the college of engineering, graduating with a degree in engineering in 1941. She was one of only two young women who had ever up to that time enrolled in engineering at “TU.” To help pay for school Rowena went to

work as a sales clerk at Lamson’s in downtown Toledo. One day she caught the eye of a confident tall young man, Robert Lydy, while at work at Lamson’s.

Rowena and her fellow female classmate were the first two females to graduate from the college of engineering. Rowena got a job working as an engineer on one of the first warehouse buildings in the industrial park next to Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio.

On March 7, 1942, Rowena married Robert Charles (Tod) Lydy. The United States entered World War II nine months later. Tod, as he was called by his friends and family, enlisted in the Navy. Tod volunteered to serve on board a supply ship in the Pacific Theater. By this time Tod and Rowena had opened a flower shop on Huron Street in downtown Toledo. And once again it was Rowena and her mother making ends meet, operating the flower shop while Tod was serving in the Navy. Rowena’s engineering career was put on permanent hold.

Along the way Rowena and Tod had a little girl in 1943, whom they named Parris.

The war ended and Tod returned from the war and resumed the flower shop business which Rowena and her mother had kept intact during his absence. In 1946, son Jeff was born and in 1947, son Sheldon was born.

In 1950 the flower shop was moved to 3554 Monroe Street, and in 1952 the family moved into a house they built in Old Orchard.

Rowena became an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church teaching Sunday school and organizing women circles.

After Tod’s death in 2001, Rowena joined Christ Presbyterian Church. She was a devoted Christian throughout her life.

Rowena was a Cub Scout den mother and Brownie and Girl Scout leader. Rowena became active in Toastmistresses, attending the annual convention in Minneapolis. She loved swimming and was a longtime member of St. James Club where she swam as often as work and family allowed. Rowena and Tod were boaters until Tod’s death. They were active members of Bay View Yacht Club where Rowena became a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Rowena was an avid Lake Erie perch fisherwoman with Tod throughout their boating life together.

Rowena was a designer at Lydy’s Florist. She always said that she applied her engineering education and training to her floral arrangements. Rowena and Tod took great pleasure in training their young employees. Many young employees worked their way through college as drivers. Dan Hafner, the owner of Hafner Florist with his wife Beth, learned the business being by the side of Rowena and Tod at the flower shop counter.

Rowena was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Tod) Lydy, and grandchild Rebecca Lydy, daughter of Sheldon and Cleo.

She is survived by her children Parris (Carl) Richie, Jeffrey (Carol) Lydy, and Sheldon (Cleo) Lydy; grandchildren Carlton (Bunnie) Richie, III, Rowena Richie (Ed Frauenheim), Stephen (Abbie) Richie, Margy (Jason) Meeker, Robert Lydy and Amanda Lydy; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Rowena’s care givers over the past three years, Julia Hager and Amanee Orra, and especially Sarah Asare who has been by her side for the last two and one/half years.

Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

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Veterans Celebrated During Annual Memorial Day Activities

The Northview Marching Band provided patriotic music for those watching the parade.

Bill Ersham was set to drive Mariam Wuwert and her daughter, Jane Ann Brenneman, president of the VFW 468 Auxiliary, in his 1950 Oldsmobile.

Corrin Kessler and Landon Gintoli found a good vantage spot to watch the parade.

The Southview Marching Band provided entertainment for crowd lining streets in downtown Sylvania.

Kevin West, Mallory and Callie Moore, Katie, Caroline, Evan and Lexie West were getting ready to march in the parade.

Ronan, Killeen and Fallon French-Hill were all decked out in their ‘red, white and blue’ to march in the parade.

John Mohr helped Kade Sofo find a great viewing spot.

Steve Weaver with Emmett and JJ Johnson and his children Aubrey, Breanna and Braxton, and his parents Laurie and Steve Weaver settled in to watch the parade.