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Alateen Meeting An Alateen meeting for children and teens ages eight and up who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use is held Sunday nights from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Call 419-537-7500 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. Contact Marie Ready at 800-272-3900 or mready@alz.org.

Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer aquatic exercise for survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. It is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo.

Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group Dance Class Toledo Ballroom offers a weekly Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group dance class for adults every Thursday night from 7-8 p.m.

Class admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple. No registration or partner needed. For information, visit toledoballroom.com or call 419-690-3897.

Beginner Tai Chi Classes Beginner Tai Chi classes will start on Thursday, July 6 from 1-2 p.m. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Tai

The Holdship family & Memories Live On Animal Foundation present

Chi classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength.

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

Cancer Support Group A cancer support group meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Mercy Health, St. Anne Hospital, second floor Cancer Library. Open to patients, family, and caregivers. Call Marilyn at 419-8650659 or Laura at 419-754-1277 for more.

Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., in the volunteer office. Contact Stoney at 734-635-1392, email stoney1g@aol.com or visit foodaddicts.org.

God Works!

Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich., offers God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m.

Impact Fitness (Formerly Elevate Nutrition) Impact Fitness (formerly known as Elevate) offers Zumba, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Cardio Drumming, Impact (high intensity), Impact Dance and much more. Check out their Facebook page or call 419-517-7080 for schedule and hours.

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All proceeds will go to Memories Live On Animal Foundation Parking will be located in surrounding lots and businesses!

Pony Rides • Petting Zoo • Bounce House • Caricatures • Face Painting Live Music & Food • Rescues • Local VendorsBelle & Batman from 3 to 4 pm and so much more!

Join us from 930am-1230 pm for Andy’s Army Walk & Fun Run at Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W River Rd., Maumee to help raise money for canine cancer research

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Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Weekly Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. Playdates and an Executive Mommas’ group for working mothers is offered. For information, visit motherscenter.net or connect with them on Facebook.

Nar-Anon A 12-step Program for families and friends of addicts, meets on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at Unity of Toledo, 3535 Executive Pkwy., and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Ln. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org.

Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Call 419-885-4421.

Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the second floor, Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For more information, call Roger Augustyniak at 419-346-2753 or Ernie Spohn at 419-344-9830.

REFITÂŽGreaterToledo Fitness Classes REFITÂŽ is a cardio-dance program that engages the whole person - body, mind and

soul. Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Epworth UMC, 4855 W. Central Ave. FREE childcare is available.

First class is FREE. Call 419-450-1606, or visit REFITGreaterToledo.com.

Second Thursday Monthly Luncheons Second Thursday monthly luncheons are held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Church Hall, 740 Superior St., Toledo, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $9 for the meal.

Dine in or carry out available. For more information or to order, call 419-243-9189.

TaizĂŠ Service A TaizĂŠ Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ Chapel, 7240 Erie St. 419882-0048.

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

TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Rd. Meetings are held Mondays from 9-10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 419-478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated.

The Toledo Area Genealogy Society Meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Monday of the month through June in Wright Hall at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit rootsweb.ancestry.com/~toags/ for info.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION! Bell Casting Ceremony 911 Community September 9 and 10 Sept. 9 • 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Bell Casting Party - You can help cast the bell!

Sept. 10 • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bell Unmolding Party Take a turn smashing the mold!

ENJOY A HOST OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES • FUN FOR ALL AGES! • Touch a Truck - Explore Heavy Duty Construction Machinery • Fire Trucks • Police Cars • 360-Mower Obstacle Course • Food Vendors • Live Music

Win this 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 LTZ Crew valued at $53,790 presented by

OR a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4 valued at $46,000 presented by Grogan’s Towne and Charlie's Dodge

Tickets are $100 and only 999 will be sold To purchase tickets visit ToledoMemorialPark.com/events All monies raised will be used for the construction of the First Responders Bell to be forever located at Toledo Memorial Park

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September 11 Memorial Ceremony 9 a.m.

•Through Aug. 5

•Aug. 4-6

Summer Reading Challenge Toledo Lucas County Library branches

Eighth Annual Dads and Kids Kamp Out, 5 p.m.

Camp Miakonda 5600 Sylvania Ave. Grab a tent and the kids for a weekend of marshmallow roasting, games, prizes and worship. The weekend kicks off Friday, Aug. 4 with check in and registration beginning at 5 p.m. and ends Sunday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. Registration fee is $50 per family, and includes all meals and snacks. Contact Mark Robinson at 419-377-1488 or visit restorefathers.org or e-mail: restorefathers@aol.com for more information.

•Through Oct. 10 Sylvania Farmers Market Sylvania Municipal Building parking lot Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m.

•Through Oct. 22 Kara Walker, Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War Toledo Museum of Art Kara Walker is one of the most successful and celebrated artists today. Her print series Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated) (2005) was recently acquired

by TMA.

•Aug. 3

Boomers Resource Network 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Uncle John’s Pancake House 3131 Secor Rd. The topic: ‘New Orthopedic Stuff’ will be presented by Tim Ryan, President, Ryan’s Pharmacy.

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•Aug. 4 Star Party, 9 p.m.

Olander Park Star viewing with the Toledo Astronomical Association.

•Aug. 5 The Sounds of Freedom, 1-3 p.m.

The Lathrop House Harroun Park on Main Street This celebration of freedom features the Toledo Symphony Youth Quartet and the Toledo Symphony School of Music along with historical interpreters and reenactors, the 5th United States Colored Troops Co. C and more. Tours of The Lathrop House are from 3 to 5 p.m.

24th Annual Library Village Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Library Village More than 100 households have participated in the past. Admission is free and there is no rain date. Library Village is bound by Lewis, Sylvania and Eleanor Avenues and Jackman Road.

•Preschool Dance Party, 2-3 p.m.

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

Sylvania Library Parents and children will be sure to have a blast at this dance party! We will supply the music, while you supply your dance moves!

Wear your best dance outfit and end SRC 2017 with a great time! Register.

•Aug. 5-6

Buckeye Broadband’s Wild About Art, 10 a.m- p.m.

Toledo Zoo Nearly 100 local and regional artists are featured with various mediums on display along with painting demonstrations from African elephants and white-cheeked gibbon artists in residence. In addition, there will be entertainment from the Toledo Symphony and Toledo School for the Arts; interactive activities and a large children’s art zone in Nature’s Neighborhood.

•Aug. 6 Festival of India, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Centennial Terrace Experience a journey of India through Spellbinding Traditional, Folk, and Bollywood style dance, authentic food, meditation, henna, vendors, and more.

Activities are fun for kids and adults alike.

Parking and admission are free.

Centennialterrace.org. 419-885-7106

•Aug. 8

Art Hour, 2-3 p.m.

Sylvania Library •Open House Sunset Fieldstone Villas, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

9640 Sylvania Metamora

•Aug. 9 Summer Reading Celebration and Campfire, 6-8 p.m.

Sylvania Library

•Aug. 9-10 Nurse Anesthesia Program Capstone Presentations, 1-4 p.m.

Franciscan Center Contact Dawn AuBuchon, MS, CRNA, DIrector of the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program, at daubuchon@lourdes.edu for information.

•Aug. 9-13 Senior Star FUNDrive, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

West Park Place Keep your items out of landfills while helping raise funds. Donate clothing and shoes, bedding and towels, accessories, CDs, DVDs, books, electrical items, toys and games, kitchen items, knick-knacks, and sporting goods. Call 419-531-9211.

•Aug. 10 Young Film Makers, 4-5 p.m.

Sylvania Library •Boomers Resource Network, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Uncle John’s Pancake House 3131 Secor Rd. The topic: ‘Food and More Food,’ will be presented by Mary Bilyeu, Blade Food Editor.

•Back to School Barbecue, 4:307 p.m.

Sylvania Area Family Services 5440 Marshall 419-882-8415. Free dinner and kids activities.

•Aug. 11 A Morning Under the Big Top Centennial and Brint Roads Experience the new edition of the Kelly Miller Circus as we fill your day with an exciting learning adventure. Witness the circus being set-up through a free tour.

•The Kelly Miller Circus, 4:30, 7:30 p.m.

Centennial and Brint Roads After you watch the set-up, come watch the show sponsored by the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club. Pre-event tickets are available at Metamora State Bank and Sautter’s Market, or online at kellymillercircus.com. Proceeds benefit the community.

•Sylvania Women’s Connection West, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. ‘Wholly Toledo’ is the topic of the August luncheon featuring Elissa Schmidt from Taste of Toledo, who has unique gifts and gift baskets for every occasion. The speaker is Jennifer Botkin, from Winchester, Ind., and her topic is “Jump for Joy.” The cost of $13 is all inclusive. Reservations can be made by contacting Julie by Monday, Aug. 7 at 419466-9701 or e-mail at sjpereus@att.net.

•Make and Take Handmade Cards, 1-3 p.m All Good Things 6832 Convent Blvd. $10.To register, call 419-824-3749

•Aug. 12

A Morning with Julian of Norwich, 10 a.m.

Regina Conference Room 6832 Convent Blvd.

Explore the depth and spirituality of Julian of Norwich, an anchoress of the 14th century with Sylvania Franciscan Sister, Sr. Brigid O’Shea Merriman. Julian’s message is one of joy, gratitude and hope, offering much to the world today. Donation for the program is $10. Contact Sr. Joan Jurski at jjurski@sistersosf.org or 419-824-3528 by Aug. 7 to reserve your space.

•Golf for Scholars Legacy Golf Course, Ottawa Lake, Mich., 8 a.m. shotgun start Sponsored by St. Stephen Lutheran Church To register, call 419-276-5685.

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•Aug. 13 End of Summer Bash, 7-9:30 p.m.

Centennial Quarry Exclusively for those in grades 6-8, the night will include dancing, a DJ, prizes and giveaways, basketball, volleyball, and cornhole. Racing for Recovery will be present to answer questions. Admission is $10. Proceeds benefit the National Neutropenia Network. Call 419-343-0183.

•Aug. 14 Diversity University, 7-8 p.m.

Sylvania Library

•Look Good Feel Better, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

ProMedica Flower Hospital, Hickman Cancer Center This free program is designed for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. Learn specific techniques to make the most of your appearance while undergoing treatment.

Take home a makeup package valued at $200. Registration is required. To register, call 1-800-227-2345.

•Aug. 16 Book Bites, 4-5 p.m.

Sylvania Library •Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m.

The Victory Center Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call the Victory Center at 419531-7600 for details.

•Diabetes Education Support Group, 6 p.m.

ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center, Conference Rm. A 2100 W. Central Ave. This monthly support group is for people living with Type 2 diabetes and features certified diabetes educators and others with diabetes for a source of inspiration, education and an opportunity to better your health. The support group happens on the third Wednesday of each month and is free and open to the public. Friends and family

are welcome. This month’s topic is on traveling with diabetes; how to plan ahead; what you need to pack; how to keep blood sugars in control while on the go; and what to eat while being active. For more information, contact 419-291-6767 or sarah.cordrey@promedica.org.

•Aug. 17 Lourdes University Academic Convocation, 2 p.m.

Franciscan Center New students and families join Lourdes faculty and staff to mark the official start of the 2017-2018 academic year. This event is part of New Student Orientation weekend.

•Boomers Resource Network 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Uncle John’s Pancake House 3131 Secor Rd. The topic: ‘The Ins and Outs of Broadcasting,’ will be presented by Jerry Anderson, Channel 11

•Aug. 18, 19, 20 St. George Festival St. George Cathedral, 3754 Woodley Rd. Friday, Aug. 18, 5 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, Aug. 19, 4 p.m.midnight and Sunday, 1-7 p.m.

Music, Middle Eastern and American food, raffles and games. Cost $5 except Aug. 20, which is free. Call 419-475-7054.

•Aug. 19 Blissfield Bluegrass on the River Blissfield, Mich.

•Aug. 21 Glimpse the Eclipse, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Sylvania Library

•Aug. 24 Father Jim Bacik Lecture ‘Pope Francis and His Critics on Sexual Issues,’ 5:30-7 p.m.

Franciscan Center Tickets are $10 per person in advance and $15 at the door. For more information or to buy tickets, ereiter@sistersosf.org, 419-8243533 or visit sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org.

Your Go-To Event:

•Sunset Serenades Concert Series: Dylan and Shawn, 7 p.m Nederhouser Community Hall Deck Enjoy the concert with refreshments provided

by Oakleaf Village. Parking for non-residents is $5 per car, while Sylvania School District residents park for free. Contact Jennifer Barry at jbarry@olanderpark.com or 419-882-8313 ext. 1000 for information.

•Stroke Support Group, 4-6 p.m.

ProMedica Flower Hospital This monthly support group is for stroke survivors and their caregivers.Scheduled speakers and topics vary each month but are related to stroke survival. For more information, contact 419-291-7537 or stroke.support@promedica.org.

•Boomers Resource Network 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Uncle John’s Pancake House 3131 Secor Rd. The topic: ‘Stradivarius Violin and Bowes Entertaining History and Origin’ will be presented by Vasile Beliska, Master Violinist.

•Aug. 25

Bob Wurst, 7-10:30 p.m.

Joseph W. Diehn American Legion 580 Centennial Rd. 419-882-9080 Bob Wurst will be at the American Legion the fourth Friday of each month through November.

•The Freedom of Growing Older, 11 a.m.

Franciscan Center The Lourdes University LIfelong Learning program presents its Fall Kickoff with six-time Emmy Award recipient and Associated Press Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee, Chrys Peterson. A lasagna lunch is offered following the lecture with a vegetarian option available. The price is $12 per person for lunch. Reserve your spot by Aug. 18. For more information, visit www.lourdes.edu/lifelong, email lifelong@lourdes.edu or call 419-824-3707.

Festival of India

Participants in last year's Festival of India include Nutan Dixit and her daughter Sonali Sharma.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

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xperience a joyous journey to India at the Festival of India, on Aug. 6, at Centennial Terrace, located at 5773 Centennial Rd., from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. A wide variety of Indian food will spice up your taste buds. Enjoy shopping for traditional Indian clothes,

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movies, music and accessories. Learn how to recharge your mind, body and spirit through meditation. Performances of Traditional, Folk, and Bollywood dances are a favorite feature of the annual event.

Bring the family for food and fun activities for all ages. Admission and parking are free of charge. Visit centennialterrace.org or call 419-885-7106 for more information.

Sylvania library to close for renovations

An artist’s rendering of the renovated building.

Beginning Aug. 7, the Sylvania Branch Library will be closed until early fall 2018 while major renovations including a 4,000 square foot expansion take place.

New additions include: Makerspace with 3D Printing Station, a Technology and Business Center; a quiet area with fireplace; self-serve

vending area; and an expanded children’s area.

While renovations are underway, library patrons may visit the King Road branch at 3900 King Rd., the Holland branch at 1032 South McCord and the Washington branch at 5560 Harvest Ln.

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

LUNCH is served from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62.

Make reservation by noon the day before.

TUESDAY EVENING DINNER served from 4:30-5:15 p.m., $7 per person; reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before BILLIARDS: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; COMPUTER LAB: open when classes are not in session; OPEN GYM: open when classes are not in session; QUILTING & SEWING: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-noon, weekly; WOODSHOP: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3 p.m., weekly; WOODCARVERS: Tue, 3-6 p.m., weekly Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 08/02 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, & Fri 2-4, weekly Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Pinochle: 12:30-3:30, weekly Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, Volunteer Fair: 1-4, call for weekly,* details 08/03 Spanish Club: 1st Thu 1:30-3, 08/10 Poker: Thu 12-4, weekly monthly 08/11 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly 08/04 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, weekly weekly 08/14 Jazzercise: Mon Wed & Fri 08/07 Strength Training: 9-10, Tue Thu 8:30-9:30 Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Mahjongg: 12:30-4, weekly BP Clinic: Alt. Mon 11-12:30 08/15 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 11:30-12:30, weekly,* Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3, 08/08 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar monthly Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies!

10-11, bring your own Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: supplies!

Tue 3-4, weekly,* Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu Medicare & You: 5:30-6:30, 11:30-12:30, weekly,* monthly Legal Outreach: by appt., Silver Scholars: 5:30, call for monthly details Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, Intro. to Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 1-3, bring your own supplies!

6-7,* Health Insurance Specialist: 2nd 08/16 Movie Day: 1-3, monthly, RSVP Tue, monthly, by appt.

Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri Current Events Discussion 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Group: 2nd & 4th Tue 2-4, Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, monthly weekly,* Chris Rilling Presentation: 5:30 08/17 Book Review Group: 3rd Thu Intro. to Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 2-3, monthly 6-7,* Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, 08/09 Knitting/Crocheting: Wed 9-11 weekly *Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter.

Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave. • Sylvania, Ohio 43560

River Centre Gallery hosts Bushels of FUNdraising during Red Bird Art Walk The River Centre Gallery, 5679 N. Main St., will host a BUSHELS OF FUNdraising silent auction on Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery will be raising money for Eating Disorder Awareness while visitors celebrate and enjoy a fun night together on Main Street in Sylvania.

This event coincides with the First Friday Redbird Art District Walk.

The gallery has numerous bushels of

Annual Pooch Plunge planned

The sixth annual “Jack’s Pooch Plunge” will take place, Sunday Sep. 10, from 1 to 4:45 pm at Sylvania Plummer Pool in Burnham Park, 6930 Maplewood Ave. The event allows dogs of all sizes to go swimming and splash around in a heated zero-entry pool. Small dogs are encouraged to attend from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and large dogs will be admitted after 2:30 pm. The admission is $5 per dog. Proceeds will benefit the Glass City Dog Park located at Woodsdale Park off the Anthony Wayne Trail. Since its inception, Jack’s Pooch Plunge has raised over $6,000 for the dog park. The event is cosponsored by Sylvania Recreation, Sylvania Vet and the city of Sylvania. For additional information call Dave Spiess at 419-215-7078 or visit GlassCityDogPark.org.

auction baskets filled with great items. Visitors can place a bid on these must-have items valuing over $200, take in some great art and enjoy an evening in downtown Sylvania all while supporting a worthy cause.

This month’s Red Bird Art District Walk, themed “August Flavors,” will feature craft beer available at several locations including River Centre Gallery, J & G’s Pizza, Element 112, and Chandler Café.

River Centre Gallery is owned by the River Center Foundation, a charitable organization associated with the River Centre Clinic. All three entities embrace the mission of raising awareness for eating disorders. For more information, visit www.rivercentregallery.com.

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Hangs with some angels

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

I had entered the doors of Angela’s Angels many times but had never encountered its owner, Angie Christensen. Thankfully, that has since changed. Christensen opened her store, located at 5774 Main St. in downtown Sylvania, in 2004, after a life-altering event. I have often found the stories of ordinary people taking the plunge into extraordinary entrepreneurships to be the most fascinating aspect of visiting with small business owners.

Christensen was no exception.

Spiritual inspiration

“Nick was my oldest, my wild child.

Actually, he wasn’t wild, just a bit strong willed,” recalled Christensen. “He would usually get me a music CD for my June birthday. The last birthday we celebrated together, Nick got me an angel figurine which was totally out of character for him. He was killed a month later. Only another mother who has lost a child knows what you are going through. It was a spiritual moment when I got the idea to open the store. A mom, whose daughter was killed while waiting for the school bus, told me about an angel store in Brooklyn, Mich. We went there to explore and shop. While we were walking out of the store she said, “Wouldn’t it be nice if you opened an angel store in memory of our kids? It was like someone knocked me over the head.”

Angels come in many forms at Christensen’s store.

Drago, the dog, who also lost family members, is a constant presence in the store. Angela’s Angels owner Angie Christensen believes he is a healer for many people who walk through her doors.

Miracles happen

Every faith has angelic symbols and available at Angela’s Angels.

When yo yourr feet f h hurt, nothing thing fe eels rig ght.

Christensen, who had never worked in retail, mentioned the idea to her husband, Mark. “It was about a year after my son had passed,” she stated. “You have to remember I was hardly functioning. I had dropped out of life. He told me to look into it. The whole process from the moment I was given the message to open the store, to it becoming a reality, took six months. Everything fell into place. It was truly miraculous.” The building, that was not for sale, had six other interested parties that had wanted to purchase it but the owner refused to sell. I told my realtor, Hunt Sears, to call the owner anyway,” said Christensen. “Hunt called me back and said he now wants to sell but he had to call the other six people. I found out who the owner was and discovered that I had wallpapered their home.

I called them and asked if they remembered me and amazingly, they asked if we wanted to

walk through the place. I knew it was the place the minute we walked in. The most incredible thing is that we were not financially in the position to buy anything. I had not been working. My husband’s business partner closed the business and sold part of our assets.

We had no money. My husband had no job.

But somehow a bank that knew us personally took a chance on us. No bank does that. We opened the store in 2004 and my husband Mark was able to be part of the business for five years before he died unexpectedly.”

Angels and more

Of course, angels are in abundance in Christensen’s store but she also offers unique and inspirational gifts for the home and garden. You will find items from local artists including, jewelry, wind chimes, night lights and lamps, sun-catchers, concrete statues and benches.

Bereavement and funeral gifts, books, and grief support are also offered. “We specialize in angels and have many Christian items but we try very hard to cater to the non-church goer as well,” explained Christensen. “Spiritual angels are in every religion. Angels are like gravity.

Whether you believe in them or not, you can feel their presence.”

Awake and aware

Christensen hopes to be a presence in Sylvania for years to come. “When you experience a cataclysmic event it changes everything,” stated Christensen. “You change for the better. You get off the hamster wheel and become awake and aware. The best you can do is live your life in such a way to honor your loved ones. I will not let their deaths be the ruination of my life. There is happiness afterwards. It’s just different. It’s so rewarding to hear people say that something I have said or done, or finding something in the store, helped them with their loss.”

“When my husband, Mark, passed, everyone encouraged me to sell my store and get a job with benefits. My angels talked me into staying the course. This store saved me. It is my life’s calling and I will continue to follow my true path ... and my heart.”

After my visit to Angela’s Angels, I would highly suggest keeping your eyes open. I believe there may actually be angels around us, especially on Main Street.

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Carol Matriciano and Deb Merritt of Foot Solutions and its Nelsonvillebased Rocky Brands 4Eur Sole Territory Manager Tricia Luck presented a check to Jennifer Archer, executive director of the Sylvania Community Arts Commission. Tom and Deb Merritt of Foot Solutions matched the donation and also presented a check to the organization. A Foot Solutions customer's name was drawn during a Rocky Brands promotion to introduce the 4EurSole line of shoes. The winner received a pair of 4EurSole shoes and had the opportunity to draw the name of a local charity to receive the donations from the company and the Merritts.

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Brain Bright Therapy opens on Monroe Street Occupational therapist Danielle Nelson has recently opened Brain Bright Therapy Clinic at 5412 Monroe St., Suite 1. Nick Thomas of Miller Danberry was the listing agent for the space and negotiated the lease on behalf of building owner Tom Helberg of Bellevue Investments.

“I have been working on my business plan for some time with help from the Toledo Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Development Center. And I recently began looking for the right spot to house my business,” Nelson noted. I knew this space would be perfect when I first found it,” she remembered. “This is a great location with high visibility and traffic. While it’s a retail space, the interior is perfectly suited for my needs,” she pointed out. “It is comfortable and homey, yet professional,” she noted.

Nelson, a Western Michigan graduate, spent her first two years as an occupational therapist helping young children. “I loved working with them but realized there was a need for services for older children,” she said.

“I knew I needed to do more so I served as an independent contractor working around the country. This was a great experience and I learned so much in my field.”

Finally, Nelson joined a WMU classmate who had become a functional neurologist and studied and trained with him, acquiring a myriad of knowledge and skills to augment her training.

“I feel as if I have taken my passion for OT to a whole new level,” she offered.

Nelson has parlayed this wealth of experience into a protocol to help children and adults who may have a brain dysfunction causing any number of

disorders from ADHD to autism and other sensory issues. She works with adults recovering from strokes or those with Parkinson’s disease or balance issues. “In Chicago, I worked with a teenager who had sensory issues and struggled to read. With therapy, she now reads for fun, is studying for her SATs, taking college courses and was able to become a licensed sport pilot, all because she was able to strengthen the part of her brain that exhibited weakness with specifically designed exercises. Other autistic clients have developed social skills they were lacking and ADHD clients learn to focus. I even had a client who joined my program to work on improving her tennis game,” Nelson reported.

“Brain Bright came to be because I was looking for how best to use my skills,” she said. “And, finally, last January, I began to put my plan into action,” she said. “I feel there is certainly a need for this service.”

Nelson offers a free consultation for prospective clients to see if she can be a good fit and can help. “My goal is to help families by treating the root causes of what is going on. The brain is, after all, a muscle. It can be strengthened and changed. I want to create options for my clients.” After the consultation, Nelson does an initial evaluation using standardized assessment tools and other programs. From there, she develops specific exercises for each individual and meets clients where they are.

Some of those exercises include using concentrated oxygen for brain fuel, light therapy, a variety of eye exercises, core strengthening exercises to stimulate the back of the brain, primitive reflex exercises, and

Tom Helberg of Bellevue Investments follows instructions from Danielle Nelson about the Interactive Metronome. exercises for balance and coordination.

The Brain Bright therapy programs usually run for three months with visits to the clinic three to five times a week. Clients are given home assignments to augment the

clinical exercises. During the second month, visits to the office are decreased and by the third month clinic visits are decreased to once per month.

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The Hair Depot is under new ownership

Gary Weaver and Angelina Matthews

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For the last 45 years, Gary Weaver has been the man behind the barber shears at the Hair Depot, 5431 Monroe St. Now Weaver has decided it’s time to hang up his tools and move south. “My wife, Donna, has recently retired, and we have a place in Florida that we both love. Also, some of our family live there. It’s time for us to do the same,” he said.

This move has been in the works for some time. Weaver made no secret about his plans and has been talking with individuals who have been interested in buying his business.

One of those candidates, Angelina Matthews, has been renting a booth at the Hair Depot for the past three years. “When I realized that Gary was ready to sell, I set about finding a way to buy the salon even though my husband and I recently bought a home. I knew I wanted to own the Hair Depot from the minute I first started here.

And Gary has been wonderful. He has been a great mentor to me and has helped me so much,” she remembered. Matthews, with support from her husband, was able to secure financing from Alicia Yoxthimer of Huntington Bank.

“I had several people interested in the salon, but it was Angelina who I really hoped would be able to take over. She is great with her clients and is willing to invest the time and effort to make the salon successful,” Weaver stated.

“While I have tough shoes to fill, I look

forward to continuing to grow the salon as Gary has over the years. While our focus remains on hair, I plan to add some specialty services for clients such as holding mini sessions on how to blow dry hair,” she offered. In addition to her beautician skills, Matthew is also an educator for Eufora, a product carried in the salon.

A 2006 graduate of the Northview Cosmetology program, Matthews worked in the Dillard’s Salon for seven years before moving to the Hair Depot. “I saw this move as an opportunity to control my own destiny, and I continue to feel this way,” she said.

Weaver, a licensed barber, said those who maintain booths at the Hair Depot, focus entirely on hair. “Nine of our 11 people here are licensed barbers. We have been told by state inspectors that we have more licensed barbers than any other salon,” he said.

Weaver explained that barbers trim beards, work with hair pieces, cut hair and offer shaves while cosmetologists also work with chemicals and hair coloring.

The Hair Depot is open Monday through Saturday with appointments beginning at 6:30 a.m. “We all do try to accommodate our clients and their schedules,” Matthews stated. She said she is also looking for additional licensed barbers and cosmetologists. “We have room for at least four people.”

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Compassion Health Toledo to Open

Sylvania-based JDRM and Paul R. Sullivan, Jr., AIA, LLC, MDA Engineering, Inc., provided design services for the renovation of the former South Toledo Lucas Public Library building. ProMedica obtained the building from the Lucas County Land Bank. The neighborhood revitalization organization Historic South has assisted in obtaining a grant from the State of Ohio that will enable Nueva Esperanza to occupy half of the lower level of the building in the future. The Rudolph Libbe Group served as design/build contractor and teamed with other local construction firms to coordinate donations and discounted services to complete renovations for Compassion Health Toledo, a faith-based community health center for underserved neighborhoods. The staff will provide primary care, women’s health care, prenatal and well-child care, some lab services and diagnostic testing. Future plans include an on-site pharmacy and dental care. Initially, the clinic will be staffed by volunteers, including Spanishspeaking personnel. Within two years, the goal is to have at least 15 paid employees. Ultimately, Compassion Health Toledo hopes to see the practice serve 250 patients per week. The faith-based clinic became a goal for Dr. Anne Ruch, Compassion’s executive director, after a 2013 mission trip to Guatemala. She determined to focus on the thousands of people in her own city living without access to good health care.

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Kripke Enterprises, Inc., a nonferrous scrap metal brokerage based in Toledo, recently announced the promotion of Eric Phillips to vice president of operations. “Eric joined our team in 2008 as warehouse manager.

His knowledge of the industry and relentless drive quickly led him to be promoted to a Broker in 2011.

Now as a vice president we are excited to see him lead our expanding warehouse operations while continuing to be one of the best aluminum brokers in the industry,” said Matt Kripke, president.

Founded in 1993, Kripke Enterprises Inc. has locations in Toledo, Jackson, Tenn., and Boca Raton, Fla.

Promoted to Principal

Weber O’Brien announced the promotion of Tammie A. Brainard, CPA-Promotion to Principal. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Grand Valley State University as well as a MBA in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. Tammie earned her CPA designation in March 2012. She joined Weber O’Brien in January 2006.

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Local Lion elected District Governor

William Neijadlik, of Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club, Inc., returned from Chicago ready to lead OH 1 area of Lions Clubs International’s 2017 - 2018 Year of Service. He will also help guide the Lions of Ohio as a State Officer.

Seven Ohioans were installed as Lions District Governors at the Lions Clubs International 100th anniversary Convention in Chicago on July 4 by the newly elected Lions International President Naresh Aggarwal of Delhi, India.

Chicago welcomed over 35,000 Lions to the place where Lions Clubs got its start 100 years ago in 1917.

The District Governor is a founding member of the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club Inc., beginning in 1998. He has served in many capacities in the club. He also serves on the Northwest Ohio Lions Eyecare Foundation board.

Melvin Jones and several other businessmen who had a vision of service to their community and the world founded lions Clubs in Chicago in 1917. Lions Clubs is now the largest Service Organization in the world with over 1.4 million members in over 210 different countries and geographical areas. Vision care has been the primary focus of the Lions efforts, but they have become one of the largest

Ellie and Bill Neijadlik disaster relief organizations and humanitarian assistance organizations as well. “‘We Serve’ and ‘Where there is a need, there is a Lion’ are two statements that serve as fitting slogans for what Lions do,” said District Governor Neijadlik. “Our primary goal is to help our community but we all serve the world efforts of Lions through our donations and support of Lions Clubs International Foundation.”

More information about Lions Clubs in Ohio and the world can be found at ohiolions.org or at lionsclubs.org

SJS Investment named to top RIA listing for fourth year SJS Investment Services has been named to the 2017 Financial Advisor magazine Top Registered Investment Advisor Survey for the fourth consecutive year.

Among the thousands of RIAs included on the list, SJS, a firm based in Sylvania, serves clients nationwide and was ranked 144th based on $1.679 billion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2016.

“We are honored to be ranked among the top firms again this year,” said Scott Savage, CEO who founded the firm in 1995. “Making this list is about more than the assets we manage as a firm – it’s about taking care of people. While we’re pleased with our firm’s continued growth, what matters most to us are the people we serve. Being there for them is a privilege, and our number one priority.”

SJS offers an investment process known as MarketPlus Investing®, which is based on the efficient market theory and the work of Nobel Prize winner Eugene Fama, of the University of Chicago, and Kenneth French, of Dartmouth College.

Kevin Kelly, SJS Investment Services president, stated, “Our inclusion in Financial

Advisor magazine’s Top RIA listing further validates our commitment to implement leading-edge investment research, and to our client-first way of doing business.”,

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Appointed Trustee

Sylvania resident Patrick Kenney has been named as a voting member of The University of Toledo’s Board of Trustees by Ohio Governor John Kasich. His appointment is through July 1, 2026. Kenney is a financial advisor with Wilcox Financial and Wilcox Sports Management. He is a graduate of Miami University.

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The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc., has placed 48 out of 100 firms on the Zweig Group’s Hot Firm Award List.. “Getting on the Hot Firm List is like winning an Oscar. It says you are the best at what you do – running an A/E/P or environmental consulting firm – in an industry made up of 100,000 companies,” said Mark Zweig, chairman and founder of Zweig Group.

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The Amazon Echo with Alexa

What is the point of this weird little tower? Do you really need a virtual assistant? If you’ve already lived your entire life without an interactive speaker, why do you need Janis Weber one now? Well, if you’re curious but still on the fence, we’ve put together a list of reasons that even experienced Echo owners may never have thought of. The Echo is a small investment with a wide range of talents.

Are you like millions of others who are turning their place into a smart home? This, of course, means a home that is equipped with electronic devices that can be controlled remotely by a computer or phone. This practice is becoming so common that a world of virtual assistants has opened up. Instead of tapping an app to play your music, then another app to put on your lights, and yet another to turn down the thermostat, you can just do all that from a single home hub. The smart light bulbs average $20 and the hub to

plug it into can cost $30. Hopefully, the equipment is a one-time cost, except for the variety bulbs. As time progresses we will all have smart hubs and use a verbal command to operate everything we own.

Alexa can tell you the time, date, and weather. If you purchase smart light bulbs she can dim or turn off lights. There is a thermostat that she can operate as well. The Nest runs about $250. These are not necessarily Amazon products but can be purchased there.

Coincidence‌perhaps. Alexa can answer most any question you ask, kind of like Siri if you have an iPhone or Cortana if you activate her on Windows 10. If you have more than one Echo they can talk to each other in different areas or floors in your house. I use Alexa on my Amazon Fire stick for my TV. She looks for whatever show I ask her to search for. Did you know that Dish TV now accepts her commands? Order Domino pizza from her too.

I am not sure she can cook dinner but how about programming the oven or microwave?

Yes, The Jetsons and Star Trek have arrived.

Start small, like just the Echo Dot, then add luxuries from there. If I consider seniors and the handicapped, this concept is cheap and it actually works. It seems every few months a new gadget appears on the market for this

Bittersweet hires new executive director

Dustin Watkins Bittersweet, Inc., a local nonprofit serving individuals with autism, has announced Dustin Watkins will be its new executive director.

Bittersweet’s Board of Directors President, Rob Solt said, “Dustin is an exceptional person and the right person to lead Bittersweet as we move forward in a changing world. We are very glad he is the leader of the Bittersweet team.�

Watkins’s resume includes nearly 17 years of experience leading and providing outstanding quality services to individuals across the autism spectrum. He started his career at Bittersweet as a Direct Support Professional and worked

his way up to become the Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP), the Residential Services Director, and the Program Services Director. For the past nine years, he has served as the assistant executive director of program services, serving as a designated back-up to the executive director. Watkins is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), and Therapeutic Assault Prevention System (TAPS) trainer. He has served on several committees with different organizations such as TRAN, GLCA, VFA, and Sunshine Inc. of Northwest Ohio. He currently sits on the Harbor Board of Directors and serves as the vice president of NARPAA. “It is with great pleasure, optimism, and honor that I assume the role of executive director for Bittersweet,� said Dustin. “Having had the privilege to build my career with the organization, beginning nearly 17 years ago as a direct support professional, I have witnessed our mission in action on a daily basis. I am excited and proud about Bittersweet’s bright future and thankful for the opportunity to further serve the organization.�

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I will be teaching MS Word Basics on Aug. 22 and 23, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Sylvania Senior Center. Call 419-885-3913 at the Center to register. There is a small fee. No experience is necessary.

Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and more will be offered starting Sept. 6 at the Eberly Center on the campus of UT where there is free parking. The fall schedule is posted on my website (OhComputerTraining.com). No experience is required. Call 419-530-8570 to register for classes at UT. If you prefer personal tutoring, that is my specialty ... it’s just you and me.

Contact me personally for patient/ knowledgeable tutoring at 419-318-9112.

I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including repairs, upgrades, and general software or hardware issues. I can be your resident “Geek.�

I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge with years of experience. Give me a call at 419-318-9112. References and rates are always available upon request. Don’t forget to sign up for my free newsletter at OhComputerTraining.com. Subscribers will get a copy of this article plus added hints, tips and trusted/valuable weblinks.

Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT. All classes are offered through the Eberly Center with free parking. Email any specific questions or comments to JwPcTutor@Gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419-318-9112. Public Classes are listed on her website: OhComputerTraining.com.

The classes at UT offer inexpensive and offer lots of patience. Call 419-530-8570 to register.

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When my daughter Andrea was in preschool, she would always comment on the fact that school would be starting soon, “ . . . because it’s already August.� Well, it is indeed August, and I just Rick Cozza traveled to Columbus to visit Andrea and her husband Bill in their new house. I apparently taught her well, because when they moved in last fall, she said, “Dad, would you give me a landscape plan for the various sections of the yard, so we can begin planting in the fall and plant the right things?�

Smart kid! I have heard too many people wandering through the garden department commenting on how cute something is saying, “ Where do you think we might put it?� When I went to visit Andrea last fall, I took some measurements, looked closely at the sun/shade issues, and gave her a plan for the front walk/entry, for the driveway, for the back patio, and for the somewhat daunting hillside that was the connection between driveway and backyard.

She started with the front walk and entry last fall, did the back patio this spring/summer, and will tackle the hillside next year. Knowing exactly what she wanted to buy, the garden center near her was able to order the plants that they didn’t normally carry (all but one, which I found here and delivered 5 of them over lunch in Findlay in April). Now she has some of the most interesting plantings, since she has followed

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the plan and created masses of similar plants, rather than just one here, one there.

Good advice from a questionably wise dad.

How about your yard? Take some time this year and follow Andrea and Bill’s lead.

OK! Enough of the lecturing . . . now what is happening in your yard in August? +Trees and shrubs have finished their spring and early-summer growth spurt about now, and are setting their buds for 2018. This is why plant care and attention during the summer is so important. It makes the difference between a growth bud with 3 leaves and one with 5 leaves for next year, based on how conditions are right now. So attend to your plants and water if needed. +Don’t prune now, because these new buds are being set for next year. Wait until leaves fall, and lightly trim, if needed. Prune well after growth next year (June). +If you haven’t mulched in awhile now is a good time. It cools the soil, conserves moisture, protects from winter freezes/thaws, and looks good, too. In fact, Andrea had a large Spruce tree in her front yard that was losing its top new growth. I advised calling an arborist to see why (protect your prize trees), and he thought they had over mulched, cutting off air to the soil. See? Too much can be detrimental. But do, indeed, call an expert if you have problems. They can be corrected. +Your spring-flowering trees and shrubs are setting their spring buds NOW! Do not fall-prune anything that is spring-blooming (Crabapples, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Forsythia, etc). “This Hydrangea never blooms� is often a result of untimely fall pruning.

Next time, we’ll talk about getting ready for the joys of September, so get out there and get intimate with your plants . . . really!

Eden Fashion Boutique opens in downtown

Eden Fashion Boutique owner Kati Thompson writes a welcoming message on the new chalkboard wall in the store.

“Eden means ‘perfect’ and that is what I want my customers to experience when they shop at Eden Fashion Boutique. My team and I strive to create that perfect atmosphere. We want women to feel they have found the perfect piece when they leave the store,” said Kati Thompson, owner of Eden Fashion Boutique, which will feature young, contemporary, women’s clothing at 5641 N. Main St. in downtown Sylvania.

Thompson plans a grand opening ceremony Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 in conjunction with the August Red Bird Art Walk.

Thompson credits Stephanie Pilgrim of

Bowinkles Children’s Boutique and her mother, Jane Wurth, of Ragazza with the opening of the new store.

“Ann Worden of the Buzz Book suggested that Stephanie and I connect. We did and planned to have pop-up displays in each other’s stores. Before we did that, Jane and Stephanie paid a visit to my Bowling Green store,” Thompson recalled. The motherdaughter team liked what they saw and urged Thompson to consider opening a second store.

Thompson remembered, “Jane said, ‘Your store is what we need in Sylvania.’ She gave me the building owner, Jeff Unverferth’s contact information and everything fell into place.

This is a beautiful location right in the heart of downtown. The store itself is perfect and required very little work to make it ready to open.”

According to Thompson, Eden offers fun, unique, inspiring fashions at affordable prices. Sizes range from extra small to extra large. Jeans are from size O to 14. “We have a great selection of jeans and a good variety of shirts and sweaters. Quantities are limited but the inventory changes regularly,” she stated.

“People will not see someone else wearing what they just purchased here.” Eden also carries shoes and accessories.

In addition, the boutique features a line of athletic wear. “We are fortunate to carry the Utah-based Albion line, which is phenomenal in performance and appearance.”

Thompson continued, “We have a custom tailoring service available and provide free gift wrapping. There will be ‘Eden After Hours’

Eden Fashion Boutique owner Kati Thompson puts the finishing touches on displays in her new store. for those who wish to enjoy the store with friends and have a party.”

The new store will have a team of six to work with customers. “One of my core values is that I want every employee to care more about the people that shop in our stores than they do about clothes we sell. I want every team member to be honest with each customer, even if it means not making a sale and I want our customers to feel they are loved and respected when they shop at Eden,” Thompson said.

The Sylvania store will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thompson, a marketing major at Bowling Green State University, and a mother of six, opened her Bowling Green boutique just a year ago on Aug. 5. “In January last year, I had looked for an outfit and could not find what I wanted. I jokingly said to my husband that should open my own store. A few days later, I wrote a business plan and ended up qualifying for a business loan. Space became available in downtown Bowling Green in June and I was ready to open in August,” she remembered.

“There was a need for this kind of store.

People are loving it.”

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I have always loved art. I began drawing at age 5. I love to draw people and express their emotions. I had decided that art would be a hobby until my oldest son died in a car accident on his way to work. He was 19 years old. After that you re-evaluate your life.

At first, I used my art as a healing therapy but I was convinced to take it a little further. I finally displayed my work, which scared me to death. My work was well received and it was a very positive experience. I found a way to express what I had going on inside and found some sense of peace. I do many commissioned portraits. Some portraits are of people's loved ones that have passed on.

That truly motivates me. I feels like I'm doing something meaningful to help. Portraits are a wonderful way to honor and also remember the ones we love.

My first venture into plein-air painting took place in 1964 at the age of 15. I still recall the painting: a small watercolor of a red brick house on a cloudy summer afternoon. Many years have passed and I have painted hundreds of plein-air watercolors and oils since then, but I still recall the day, the special light, temperature, sounds, and even some aromas associated with painting each of them. Plein-air can be a total sensory experience.

I still paint in my studio, of course, but I much prefer nature’s studio. It’s all there, outdoors, in all of its beauty with all of its challenges. There’s no guesswork about color, light, shadows, reflections, mass or detail. It’s all right in front of you, waiting for you to observe, translate and spontaneously record.

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Tuesday Farmers Market Shoppers

Lance Boyer buys popcorn from Jack Carle of Old Tyme Kettle Korn.

Phyllis Fleischman of a Single Grain Studio hands Kay Ball her purchase.

Mara Berry sells two of her bracelets to Trenene Smith while Laurel Bear looks on.

Bob and Barb Eriksen talk with Chuck Casssis of Sitto's Bakery about the variety of offerings he has available.

Tracy Stevens of Stevens Farms helps Marion Fowler and Kathy Rozek with their produce selections.

Gary Fisher and Sandra May look over the pepper selection with help from Ed Farnsel of Farnsel Farms.

Maria Gomez of Two by Two Farms sells two dozen eggs to Jennifer Somers.

Amanda Menechella of Imagination Station helps Landon and Sidney O’Dell and Dominic Smeal how to make ‘slime.’

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Endangered Species

Main Street building attic is for the birds

One of the Chimney Swifts visiting the 5657 N. Main St. building is resting in a closet on the second floor of the building.

Larry DuVall, owner of 5655-5657 Main St., the home of Sylvan Studio and ProMusic, recently found quite a surprise when he happened to be checking out the attic above ProMusic. Whenever he made a noise, he was answered by what he thought was a mechanical sound. He brought his wife, Sharon, and his son-in-law Scott Stampflmeier to the second floor to confirm the sounds but to no avail. “However, the minute they left, I heard the sounds again,” he puzzled.“I left mystified.”

He continued, “The following day when I entered the attic, I was dive-bombed by what I thought was a night hawk. Right then and there, I realized that I was facing an irate mother bird protecting her young that had taken up residence in the attic. This was not some creature of my imagination uttering weird mechanical sounds.” Later, he noticed at least eight small birds clinging to the wall of the attic.

“I thought those birds should move on.

After all, they are not paying rent,” he chuckled. “But, I wasn’t sure how to get that many birds safely out of the attic.”

DuVall shared his sighting and his newfound insight with Connie Torrey of Sylvan Studio who suggested he call Nature’s Nursery for a solution to the unwanted tenants. When he described the sounds of the birds and mentioned their clustering along the wall, a helpful Nature’s Nursery volunteer staff member set DuVall straight. “She said I have good news and bad news ... those birds are not night hawks but are Chimney Swifts. They are migratory and soon will be making plans to fly to Peru for the winter. The bad news is that they are an endangered species and federally protected. That means I cannot touch them or even encourage them to move along before they are ready,” he reported. “So, rent or not, I guess they’re with us until they say it’s time to go.”

In retrospect, DuVall reasoned that the Chimney Swifts have been regular visitors to his building. “Over the years, I found what I thought were wasps’ or hornets’ nests, but now I think they may have belonged to the Chimney Swifts. There were over 30 of them, which could mean these birds have been calling Main Street and this attic, home for all of those years,” he said. “And, since I’m the only person they seem to talk with, I guess that means I need to make sure they have a way to get in next year.”

The Chimney Swift, commonly referred to as a flying cigar with its elongated body and

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long wings, has been clocked at speeds of 150 miles per hour in pursuit of catching insects on the wing. They have a dark gray brown upper body. They are constantly in flight alternating between very rapid wing beats, then a gliding motion with rigid wings held out.

They are long distance neo-tropical migrants that winter in eastern Peru. This annual trip between North and South America covers more than 6,000 miles round trip. The swifts arrive in North America for the summer months beginning in early March, spreading north through May and April.

These swifts will begin to form communal flocks by the end of August, usually leaving in large groups by mid-September. Very few people ever have the opportunity to see them at rest since Chimney Swifts are incapable of perching on a branch or ledge as other birds.

In fact, these swifts are so specialized and adapted to clinging to vertical surfaces that they cannot perch or even stand on their extremely short legs. Their tiny feet have four hook shaped toes they use to hold on to rough vertical surfaces. Further support is provided by the stiff tail feathers which have ¼ inch exposed spiny tips. These adaptations have allowed swifts, who traditionally used hollow trees, to use chimneys.

Chimney Swifts actively nest from May through July. But with the loss of many giant hollow trees that were cleared for agriculture and development over the previous two centuries, these birds have become quite comfortable in urbanized areas where numerous open chimneys built with stone and mortared brick are almost exact replicas of the original trees used for nesting. Their nest is made of twigs glued together and onto the wall of the chimney with their saliva. The cup-shaped nests are located deep enough down the chimney to provide shade from the hot sun and protection against summer rains.

The female will lay three to seven white eggs, which she will cover at night. Once the clutch is complete, incubation begins.

The sound of young Chimney Swifts wafting from the fireplace may not be appealing to everyone. But consider this: Chimney Swifts are extremely beneficial. One pair of adults and their noisy young will consume over 12,000 flying insect pests every day. Since their beak is very small the insects they prey on most are mosquitoes, gnats, termites and biting flies.

“It seems as if they do pay their way,” DuVall conceded.

CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Sylvania Triathlon/Duathlon

The Sylvania Triathlon/ Duathlon is holding its 37th annual event on Sunday, Aug. 6, at Tam-O-Shanter Sports Complex and Olander Park. It is one of Craig Stough the oldest multisport events in the country. More and more of our residents are participating in this and other running events in the Sylvania area. The city of Sylvania welcomes the large field of participants, many

MIKE JONES

TOWNSHIP TOPICS The lack of details on how the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority would utilize increased revenue from a proposed change in its funding resulted in the end of its attempt to get the issue on a ballot, according to the Sylvania Township trustees, who voted to reject the proposal.

Formally, the vote asked to include Lucas County as a member of the transit authority.

The purpose was to allow the county to place an additional 0.5 percent sales tax referendum on November's ballot. Had that passed, it would have become TARTA's main funding source and the property tax, which now provides about $13 million to TARTA, would have lapsed.

The change in the funding mechanism would have resulted in TARTA’s revenue jumping to an estimated $30 million.

TARTA officials said they would distribute about $10 million of that amount back to member communities for transit-related use such as road projects. TARTA had said Sylvania Township was likely to get about $419,000.

John Jennewine, chairman of the trustees, and Neal Mahoney, trustee, voted against the issue. Trustee John Crandall voted in favor of the issue, saying it should be decided by the public.

Jennewine, said the system was asking for a large increase but did not provide specifics as to how the money would be spent. He noted that TARTA said it would expand its fixed routes, but that those are often the most inefficient.

The transit authority’s TARPS and Call-aRide programs seem popular, but there has been little discussion about how they might be expanded or any talk of innovation for the use of mass transit locally in the future. Mahoney also voiced his concerns telling TARTA officials at the meeting that he would like to see them

them world class athletes, to our community.

The Sylvania Triathlon emulates the distances of the Olympic Triathlon: 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run. In addition, the Sylvania Triathlon offers athletes a Duathlon: 5K run, 40K bike and 10K run, as well as a Sprint Distance Triathlon, especially designed for the more novice/beginner: .25 mile swim, 13 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. The competition includes different divisions for men and women according to age and for paratriathletes. Relay categories are available for a variety of three person teams.

The day before, on Saturday, Aug. 5, the 30th annual Sylvania SuperKids Triathlon/ Duathlon will be held. It is one of the oldest children’s triathlons in the country and offers triathlons and duathlons of shorter distances come back with a plan that would involve neighborhoods in the community.

He said he favors mass transit and that the TARPS program provides a needed community benefit, but reiterated that he needs to see a plan for how the increased funding would be used before he could vote in favor of the proposal.

After the meeting, Jennewine added that how the distribution of a portion of the increased revenue to member communities would be determined had not been spelled out.

“If it’s based on sales tax collections,” Jennewine said, “given the high number of auto dealerships on the township’s Central Avenue, it would seem the local share would be substantial.” However, there’s been no explanation of that he’s aware of. He added that state law will change next year and allow for sales taxes to be increased in increments of 0.10. He would prefer TARTA then ask for less and not bother with the idea of sending a certain amount to the authority members.

“And if we need to fix our roads, we’ll take care of them,” he said.

TARTA officials had said they had hoped to increase routes in off-hours, and expand the transportation services they currently provide.

The township and other member communities, Sylvania, Maumee, Waterville, Ottawa Hills, Toledo and Rossford all had to agree to the measure for it to move forward.

Budget

Dave Simko, Sylvania Township’s fiscal officer, praised township departments for staying well within their budgets after releasing a mid-year report at a recent meeting of the township trustees.

Simko said that in recent years the department heads and employees have recognized the need to keep spending in check and have been doing a great job in keeping expenses down.

He added that staying under budget isn’t easy, “because when the budget is set each year, managers have to convince us that there

according to age. It is open to all kids 7 to 14 years of age, and also offers a fun run open to 3-6 year olds.

Like the recently completed Marathon Classic LPGA championship, the Sylvania Triathlon brings athletes from around the country to Sylvania. The athletes bring hundreds of family members and volunteers with them into Sylvania. In addition, hundreds of Sylvania residents will be participating, both as racing participants and as volunteers. Every year the events bring some inconvenience to nearby neighborhoods. Thank you for your understanding and tolerance.

I have memories of the first Sylvania

Triathlon held in 1981 at Olander Park. The swimmers raced north in Olander Lake, changed clothing in makeshift enclosures, and then raced on their bicycles south out of Olander Park. Now the racers swim a clockwise loop around Olander Lake and begin biking at Tam-O-Shanter. The sound of those hundreds of swimmers churning the water of Olander Lake early in the morning was as unique then as it is now.

Welcome to all the competitors and visitors to Sylvania! The event is under the new management of Run Toledo and Dave’s Running.

Best wishes for a great event this year!

projected expenditures are valid.”He has known of instances elsewhere, where the annual budget is inflated and coming in under budget isn’t difficult.

“We don’t do that. When the departments are under budget, it’s because the managers and staff are paying attention to spending and keeping it down.”

Through the first six months of the year, it would be reasonable to expect that each department have spent 50 percent of its

the more that are returned the greater the likelihood of getting a fair picture of how the community rates the department and what the department might do differently to serve the community.

The easiest way to access the survey is to go to sylvaniatownship.com., where a link is available on the home page. Chief Carroll said the survey wasn’t developed to address any complaints or issues within the community or the department. He added that the department doesn’t hear many complaints, but the survey is looking for an honest assessment of the department.

Based on the results, he said, the department could alter some procedures, or some approaches to law enforcement and public interaction in the community.

To develop the survey, Chief Carroll coordinated with Terry Keller, chair of the social work department and dean of the education college at Lourdes University. Dr. Keller said his social work graduate students are waiting to begin analyzing the results. He recently told township trustees he was glad when Chief Carroll approached him with the survey idea, because it give his students an opportunity to get experience in developing a at survey and analyzing the results in a real situation as opposed to hypothetical academic exercises. He added that there are eight students working toward master’s degrees in social work who worked with Chief Carroll in designing the survey and who will analyze the results.

The survey itself touches on things like how safe a person feels in the township in different locations and circumstances at different times of day and night. It also asks about any personal contacts with police and a few openended questions like what the department might do.

The amount spent by each department and the percentage of each department’s budget spent, with a comparison to last year.

2017 2016 2017 2016 General Fund 44.4 44.9 $907,805 $855,616 Road & Bridge Fund 32.6 28.8 $958,300 $879,090 Police Fund 44.3 43.5 $3,272,566 $3,139,199 Fire Fund 41.0 43.5 $3,758,852 $3,524,709 budgeted funds, but every Sylvania Township department is under that level. He noted that the road and bridge fund is well below that benchmark, but it is due to increase because of the cost of road work which will be underway in the warmer months.

Simko also noted that revenues to the township are generally where they were anticipated to be when the budget was approved.

Survey

The last day to complete a survey asking questions and attitudes about the Sylvania Township Police Department will be Aug 4.

Deputy Chief Ray Carroll said last week that more than 200 had already been received, but

Petition Filing

Don Miller files his petition at the Lucas County Board of Elections as a candidate for Sylvania Township Trustee recently. He has been involved in the township for the past several years serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals, Land Use Committee, and the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corp.

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6830 Erie Street

Sylvania–Then and Now

BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

Continuing with the theme that the Sylvania Area Historical Society is focusing on this year, houses in Sylvania that are 100 years old or older, the next featured house is one of the oldest houses in Sylvania.

According to county records this house was constructed in 1836. That is the same year the United States Congress declared Sylvania to be part of the state of Ohio, instead of the Territory of Michigan, thereby ending the “Toledo War,” which wasn’t a war at all, but more of a dispute as to whether this area (including Toledo) should be part of Ohio or Michigan.

So this house at 6830 Erie St., on the northwest corner of Erie and Garden Park Drive, has been standing for 181 years. The chain of owners recorded over the years is: 1835 – Daniel Durfee August 18, 1854 – Samuel Pershall July 30, 1886 – William W. & Eliza A. Covell 1900 – Eliza A. Pershall-Covell Sept. 3, 1903 – John Glanzman July 2, 1912 – Lena Glanzman Feb. 26, 1932 – George W. & Willis F. Glanzman Sept. 24, 1941 – Roy C. & Edythe Mae Kendall July 11, 1958 – Owens Illinois Glass Company Sept. 23, 1961 – William P. & Lillian B. Crandell June 5, 1968 – Roy C. II & Diana D. Dague March 1, 1978 to current - Roy C. Dague, II Looking at the 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 censuses, it appears that the listed property owners of the home were each living in this house. Then, from 1886 to 1903, while the Covells owned the house, they rented it. In the 1900 census, Hiram Kiff and his wife Ida were renting this house.

Their children living at home at this time were Ellsworth, 21, Rubie, 13, Frankie, 11, Percy, 7 and Mildred, 7 months. Hiram was working as a day laborer.

In 1903, John and Lena Glanzman purchased this house, including the 9.90 acres that surrounded it. In 1902, they had constructed a new house at 6808 Erie St. and purchased this older house and property to rent. They rented the house in the 1910 census to Joseph and Sue Counterman. Also

living here, were William and Sadie Couture, and their four daughters: Marguerite, 8, Eveline, 7, Lucille, 4, and Dorothy, 2 years old.

In the 1920 census, the Glanzmans were still renting the house, now to Emma Cowell, 56 years old and widowed. Also living in the home were her son William, 22, daughter-inlaw Elizabeth, 21, her son Arthur, 17 years, her daughters Ivadell, 14, and Sadie Couture, 33 years old and listed as married. Also there were Lucille Couture, 13 and Dorothy Couture, 12, listed as Emma’s grandchildren.

In 1925, the Glanzmans platted the subdivision known as Sylvania Parkside Addition containing 48 lots. The public streets that were dedicated at this time included Garden Park and Rosewood, and the first eight lots in the subdivision faced Erie Street. This 1836 house now sat on lots 3 and 4 of this subdivision, while the Glanzman’s home at 6808 Erie St. became lot 8.

In 1929, John Glanzman passed away and in the 1930 census, Lena Glanzman, John’s widow, was living on Garden Park with her daughter and son-in-law. She was 78 years old. In 1932, Mrs. Glanzman transferred the property and home at 6830 Erie St. to her sons, George and Willis Glanzman. In the 1930 census, they were renting the house out to William Paulette who was working as an engineer with the steam railroad. Also living in the house was his wife, Octa Paulette and two daughters Orpha, 6, and Fanchon, 4 years old.

In the 1940 census, Lena Glanzman and her daughter Anna Bennett were both listed as widowed and were living together in a home to the east at 6808 Erie St. Lena died in March of 1941. Lena’s sons, George and Willis Glanzman, still owned the subject house, and it was rented to Louis and Julia Turski, and their two children James, 6, and Mabel, 4 years old. Louis was employed as a polisher in the automotive parts industry.

In 1941, right after their mother Lena passed away, they sold this old 1836-built home. From 1941 to 1958, Roy and Edythe Kendall owned the home. According to family records, when they purchased the house it was in very bad condition. They restored it to its original beauty. They did this remodeling during World War II when building materials were hard to obtain, therefore records say it was a slow process.

They also recorded that they went without heat for a period of time because they were

1916 unable to obtain a new furnace during the war.

In 1958, while Mr. Kendall was working for the Owens-Illinois Glass Company, he was transferred and his company purchased his house. Mr. Kendall helped develop the glass blocks that had become popular at this time, and in fact, he installed quite a bit of this glass block in this house, but the next owners had it removed.

In 1961, William P. and Lillian B. Crandell purchased this home. They had been living in a home in the 5900 block of Monroe Street when the U.S. 23 expressway was being developed. Their home had to be demolished so that the expressway could be built. Mr. and Mrs. Crandell established and operated the business called Sylvan Studio, 1941 located in downtown Sylvania. They first Dague’s name. He has now owned this house operated this business out of their home, for 49 years. You may remember that he is and by 1965 they purchased commercial the nice man that worked at the Lindau buildings in downtown Sylvania. In 1962 Drug store for many years as a pharmacist, William Crandell was issued a building and his father Roy C. Dague Sr., as us oldpermit to construct a colonial-designed timers remember, was the legal solicitor for garage at 6830 Erie St. the village of Sylvania and for many years Roy C. II and Diana D. Dague purchased lived in the large house on the hill at the the house from the Crandells in 1968. In corner of Maplewood and Parkwood 1978, the home transferred into just Roy C. avenues.

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2017

Sunset Village celebrates 15 years of providing services in Sylvania

The Sunset leadership team, L-R: Tiffany Dowling, Janel Smith, Stephanie Brighton, Christine Blackmore and Janet Marti; Back row, L-R: Vickie Bartlett, Diane Cundick, Emily Grohnke, Rachael Operacz, Teri Rowan and Jonathan Kunkel keep everything moving at the party.

Peg Eding and her sister Laura Burnsdorf join their mother, Sarah Guinessy, at the party.

Ozzie and Penny Weiner are enthralled with the magic of Andrew Martin.

Swingmania! with Flo Metzger, Dan Welch, Kevin Konecke, Mike Miller, and Jeff McDonald entertain residents and their family members along with staff at the Sunset Village 15 year anniversary party.

Janet Martin and Judy Bishop Pierce were both on the Sunset Village staff when it first opened 15 years ago.

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Pitasub Express relocates to Sylvan Plaza

Muhamed, Zane, Ali and Jaafer Ismail are pleased to be in their new restaurant in Sylvan Plaza.

Zane Ismail and his sons Jaafer, a senior in Lourdes University’s College of Nursing and captain of the Gray Wolves lacrosse team, Ali, a recent UT graduate with a master’s degree in public health and a BA in exercise science, and Muhamed have moved their restaurant, Pitasub Express, to a larger space in Sylvan Plaza, 4900 McCord Rd., next to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

The Ismails’ PitaSub Express opened in mid July in an 1,800 square-foot location, which is more than double the space of their previous eatery. According to the Ismails, the new restaurant will have seating for 35 guests inside and room for more outside. “This is the realization of a dream Jaafer has had for some time,” Zane Ismail said, “He found the location and he was able to get permission from Bob Rood of Lourdes for us to occupy this space. We all love this space and realize that this is what we all have been wanting to have.”

PitaSub express opened nine years ago in the Southbriar Shopping Center with the help of Ismail’s sons including his oldest Muhamed. “My sons are entrepreneurs. This started as a family business and continues to be,” Ismail said.

“We enjoy working together and we all love working with our dad,” Jaafer Ismail offered. “The possibilities here are endless.”

Customers choose either a pita or a bowl

Sylvania Farmers Market 6700 Monroe St., behind the Sylvania Municipal Court Building Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m.

Sylvania’s local source for plants, vegetables, bakery items and one-of-a-kind handmade items. Access the market from Monroe Street or Maplewood Avenue. facebook.com/sylvaniafarmersmarket/ Wine and Food Tastings Sofo’s Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Join your friends for wine and food tastings each Wednesday at the area’s premier Italian foods specialty store.

Prices vary depending on wines offered, 419-882-8555. shopsofos.com Star Wars Baking Party Williams Sonoma Franklin Park Mall Saturday, Aug. 5, 9-10 a.m.

Bake and decorate cookies shaped like your favorite Star Wars characters.$30 per child includes Stars Wars cookie cutters. Suitable for ages 8-13. facebook.com/WilliamsSonomaToledo

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Festival of India Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Rd. Sunday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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for one price and add the rest, starting with a meat selection or grape leaves. Those meat selections include gyro chicken or meat, Tawook (marinated chicken breast), Kafta (seasoned ground beef and lamb) falafel, or grape leaves. Next, they select toppings: yellow or brown rice, pickles, grilled vegetables, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and shredded or feta cheese. Then they can select sauces including cucumber, Zane’s garlic, BBQ or Lebanese salsa. Customers can also order a variety of side dishes including veggie grape leaves, humous, fetoush salad, Greek salad, and yogurt and cucumber salad. Ismail uses all fresh healthy products for the recipes he prepares from scratch. “My dad has been cooking for over 40 years using traditional recipes that have been in our family for years,” Jaafer Ismail said.

In addition to the larger quarters, the father and sons have added some new menu items including meat and spinach pies, Lebanese espresso coffee, special herbal teas and smoothies, grilled pita with cheese and a variety of desserts.

“We like to think this is Lebanese food with a Chipotle-style twist ... healthy, quick, casual, on-the-go food,” Jaafer Ismail chuckled.

“And, we now have space for families and other groups to dine in and enjoy our food,” the Ismails added.

shop traditional Indian clothes, accessories and music, and enjoy children’s activities.

Free admission and parking. centennialterrace.org Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Luncheon 740 Superior St., Toledo Thursday, Aug. 10 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Meal platter includes tiropita, pastitsio, dolmathes, Greek salad, bread, coffee or iced tea for $9. Greek pastries will also be for sale. Dine in or carry out available.

Call 419-243-9189 for details.

St. George Cathedral Festival 3754 Woodley Rd., Toledo Aug. 18-20 Friday 5-midnight Saturday 4-midnight Sunday 1-7 p.m.

Enjoy Middle Eastern and American food, Arabic pastries, coffee, beer and wine.

Live music and dancing, belly dancers, and children’s activities.Tickets $5. Children under 10, free.

Fiesta in Sylvania Centennial Terrace Friday, Sept. 8, 5-11 Saturday, Sept. 9, 2-11 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with authentic food, beer, wine and margaritas, a 50/50 raffle, merchant vendors, inflatables, live music and dancing. The event is presented by Sylvania Area Family Services, with admission $6 for those 13 and older, and free for children 12 and under.

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Bake a batch of decadent cookies

Sizzle Simmer Sauté

¾ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks/chips One box Trader Joe’s Joe-Joe’s chocolate vanilla bean cookies or Oreo cookies

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time. Gradually add in flour mixture and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

Take a large scoop of cookie dough and form it around the Joe-Joe cookie with your hands. Completely enclose the cookie in the dough. Place on cookie sheet, lined with a baking mat. Chill the cookie dough balls for 4 hours.

Heat oven to 375 F. Bake for 8-10 min.

Cookies will spread out a lot, so leave plenty of room between them. Cool.

Libby Snow

Almond Butter Cookies

BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Libby Snow’s cookies are ready in seconds…

17 to be exact. Libby’s 17 Second Cookies sells baked-from-scratch cookies in the frozen state, so all you have to do is pop one in the microwave for 17 Jennifer Ruple seconds to enjoy a fresh, warm cookie. Snow said, “We don’t have a lot of ingredients in our cookies; I use whole ingredients and no preservatives. Buying them frozen ensures they stay extra fresh and don’t get stale sitting out on your counter.”

Snow’s cookies are a big attraction at the weekly Sylvania Farmers Market and often sell out. Her signature five cookies are: Salted Brown Butter Bomb, Peanut Butter Insanity, Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal, Chocolate Chunkip (meaning chunks and chips) and a paleo/vegan version of it. The fifth cookie, which varies according to the season, is a sandwich cookie made with two thin cookies, a filling and a drizzle over the top. Seasonal cookies rotate in the spring/summer, fall, winter and during the holidays.

Libby’s 17 Second Cookies, born in 2016, was inspired by a cookie her husband, Ryan,

balls about halfway down.

Sprinkle cookies with sea salt flakes.

Bake for 9-11 min. Remove promptly to prevent a dry cookie. Transfer to cooling rack.

brought home from Columbus. Snow then began researching and creating cookies of her own. “I love to cook, and I love to be creative. I just love being in my kitchen,” said Snow. Aside from keeping her four children from eating all the cookies, her biggest challenge is creating a cookie that looks good after it’s been warmed.

“Every cookie I make has to look presentable after it’s microwaved,” she said. “It’s tricky.”

Snow has made countless batches of cookies to get the ingredients and fillings just right.

Below she offers three of her favorite recipes.

Her top tips? “Chill your cookie dough for 4-10 hours before baking, and always bake cookies on a cookie sheet lined with a baking mat.”

17 Second Cookies are available every Tuesday at the Sylvania Farmers Market and at Mayberry Ice Cream, The Flying Joe, 7 Little Cupcakes in Perrysburg, and Brew, a coffee shop near the University of Toledo.

Joe-Joe’s Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

“These cookies have been requested over and over by our kids, their friends, and our friends as well,” Snow commented.

Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk-ip Cookies

Snow said her favorite salty snack is, hands down, a pretzel. “I sell a salted caramel sandwich cookie, and it is probably my favorite cookie of all time. So, this cookie is a fun combination of two things I love.”

Teff Almond Butter Cookies

“For my vegan/gluten free friends... we love these cookies, and you will too,” said Snow.

“Teff flour has astounding nutritional benefits.

It can be found at most local grocery stores or online.”

Yield: 15 cookies 1 ½ cups teff flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup unsalted almond butter ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup melted coconut oil, brought to room temp ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Sea salt flakes

Yield: 1 dozen 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 sticks softened butter ¾ cup granulated sugar

In a large bowl, combine teff flour, salt and cinnamon. Add almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and almond/vanilla extracts. Stir with a spatula until combined. Chill dough for 4-6 hours.

Heat oven to 350 F. Roll cookie dough into small balls and place on cookie sheet. Optional: roll cookie balls in coconut sugar before placing on cookie sheet. With a fork, flatten

Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk-ip Cookies

Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: 2 ½ dozen 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup unsalted butter at room temp ½ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chocolate chips ½ cup chocolate chunks 1 cup chopped pretzels Approximately 20 caramels Pretzel twists to press on top Sea salt flakes In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix. Slowly add in dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips, chunks and chopped pretzels.

Optional: Chill the dough for 2-4 hours to ensure thick cookies. Chilling this dough does make it a little more difficult to wrap the caramel pieces.

Heat oven to 350 F. Form cookie dough into balls. Place a caramel piece in the center of the dough ball, making sure the cookie dough completely encompasses the caramel. Place dough balls onto baking sheet lined with a baking mat. Gently press a pretzel twist on top of each cookie. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.

Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and cool for several minutes. Transfer cookies to cooling rack.

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Two physicians clear the confusion on vitamins from their hairdresser, the blog was a wonderful way to share information,” stated Levitan. “People were overdosing on vitamins.

They did not realize that the supplements a typical 20 year-old bodybuilder takes are not made for the grandma with hypercalcemia, who passed out after taking 10 times the normal dose of vitamin D. We were tired of seeing gravely ill patients in the intensive care unit caused by taking the wrong products so we started blogging about it.” The blog led to the book, “The Vitamin Solution” and the founding of Vous Vitamins, LLC, a company that produces vitamins tailored to a person’s individual needs.

Dr. Arielle Levitan and Dr. Romy Block, cofounders of Vous Vitamins, visited Sylvania through the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, to speak about the importance of taking vitamins to suit your individual needs. would talk about the office and even though

BY MARY HELEN DARAH we do different things, we both had patients with numerous questions regarding vitamins.”

Dr. Romy Block, a practicing Walk Talk Blog endocrinologist, and Dr. Arielle Levitan, a doctor of internal medicine, have been on a 15Block recalled, “We both had people coming year journey to clear up the confusion in with huge bags of supplements their surrounding the benefits and potential harm of neighbor told them to take or people not vitamin supplements. The duo visited Sylvania taking anything when they should be. You through the Jewish Federation of Greater cannot give blanket answers. What Toledo to speak about the importance of medications a person is taking and even where determining what vitamins are needed to they live, are all factors.” The women began to maintain a person’s best health. The two blog about the “vitamin horror stories” they women met at work and live around the corner collected through their medical practice. from one another in their Chicago “When we discovered that our patients were neighborhood. “We became friends and would self-medicating with vitamins and walk and talk together,” recalled Block. “We supplements, often with advice they received

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The physicians found they were experiencing medical conditions in their patients that were mimicking a lack of vitamins. They wanted to recommend vitamin supplements for their patients but were having a difficult time doing so. “We were amazed that with our numerous years of medical training, how little we were taught about vitamins. But we had the tools to educate ourselves,” stated Levitan. “We actually worked backwards. The approach was to take off-the-shelf multivitamins and analyze them, focusing on the recommended doses and their ingredients. We discovered there were huge amounts of supplements contained in vitamins that can be harmful if you take more than you need. Many people think the body will naturally eliminate any unneeded items from their system. This is not the case. For example, we found that Americans are not vitamin A deficient. You

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Their company, Vous Vitamin, LLC, personalizes vitamin supplements based on the individuals needs. After taking a 10 minute, comprehensive survey, the pair determines a regimen for each person’s medical situation.

“We are very good at predicting who is deficient and in what,” stated Levitan. “‘Vous’ means ‘you’ in French and the vitamins YOU need are not the same as your mom or neighbor.”

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Another motivation in founding their company, was that it was difficult to make recommendations to their patients about vitamins with the lack of regulations in the vitamin industry. “We are very concerned about safety,” said Block. “We make certain they are GMP certified and unlike many overthe-counter vitamin labels, we do not make false claims.”

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Pastor retires after 34 years of service

“I never dreamed I would be here this long,” said McCord Road Christian Church Senior Pastor Andy Wiegand, who preached his last sermon on July 23 to a packed house of 793 people. “But, my wife, Jenny, and I loved this church, its congregation and the community from the very first,” he said.

“However, this is a good time for me to step down. We have a great staff in place and we are strong financially,” he added. “We are also fortunate to have found Micah Sutton who will serve as our new lead pastor. I think he will be a great asset to the church and the congregation. I want this transition to be seamless and I pray for his success. I do think he will be able to lead the church and congregation to that next level, prolonging and enriching the life cycle of the church.”

“I would be pleased to have him knock my socks off,” he chuckled.

During his final Sunday service, Wiegand shared the news that an anonymous donor had paid off the church’s remaining mortgage from the 2004 capital improvement project of over $327,000 in commemoration of his retirement. “While I am humbled and honored by this donation, and sincerely thank the donor, this is also a strong vote of confidence in the future of this church. And this allows the leadership to be able to think about moving forward without the restrictions of debt,” he said.

The church was founded in 1965 and met in Sylvan School until it moved to the present location in 1971. When Wiegand answered the call to serve in 1983, he preached his first sermon to a congregation numbering in the 60s. Under his leadership, that number continued to grow through the years.

“I thought I would be here for five or so years but over time I was constantly redefining my role and I realized that this was not the same church as when I started.

It’s as if there have been four or five new churches over those years,” he shared. “When I first came here I wore all of the hats. Over time, we began adding staff members. Becky Levison Rydman was hired as Children’s Ministry Pastor in 2000 and others followed.

While I continue to have a small church mentality, I have been able to delegate responsibilities, which takes the burden off my shoulders and broadens the scope of

church leadership. We have assembled a wonderful team of leaders.” Other staff members include Benton Cole, executive pastor, Matt Kandel, worship pastor, J.P. Duvendeck, student ministry pastor, Wynelle Grady, Little Kids Time director, Betty Bassett, outreach director, Debbie Powazki, connections coordinator and Stephanie Cousino, operations manager.

Some of the major changes Wiegand has been a part of include alterations to the worship style and governance. In 2007, the church building was expanded, nearly doubling its original size, providing much needed space for worship and programming.

The church also disaffiliated with the Disciples of Christ denomination several years ago, choosing to become independent rather than adhering to a philosophy not shared by the majority of the congregation.

“We strive to be faithful to the Bible and grace-filled, offering clear messages based on the Bible, delivered with love and understanding,” he said.

The church’s mission as stated is “To love God, love each other, and get the message out. A strong children’s and student ministries, biblical teaching, an emphasis on outreach, and a commitment to loving people well have created a great foundation for the future,” Wiegand added He continued, “Despite all of the changes, the DNA of the original church has stayed the same. It is a very loving, grace-filled environment. Relatively speaking, this has been like heaven on earth for me and I realize that here has been a good opportunity to see what God could do through this church, its congregation and me.”

In looking back, Wiegand counts the dozens of outreach programs undertaken by the congregation across the world, in the greater Toledo area and in Sylvania as major contributions in support of the mission of the church. Most recently, he has applauded the efforts of Outreach Director Betty Bassett in her efforts to seek out opportunities to make a difference in the Sylvania community. “But, I am most proud of all of the people in our church who have adopted children or have opened their homes as foster parents,” he said.

While Wiegand has turned over the

Andy Wiegand was greeted with an office filled with balloons and streamers in celebration of his birthday just before he preached his final sermon on Sunday, July 23. mantle of leadership in the church, he and his wife will stay in the area. He plans to take a sabbatical from the church in the immediate future, allowing the new senior pastor the time to settle in. But he plans to return as a member of the congregation at some point. He is looking forward to spending quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren, playing

golf and returning to playing tennis. He also likes to study, teach and be with people. He said he is looking forward to whatever path he next chooses to follow.

As was said during the July 23 service, “Andy has begun this transition with humility and grace, just as he has served this church for 34 years.”

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William Elvey Sr.

William H. Elvey Sr. 89, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on July 1, 2017, at Otterbein in Pemberville, Ohio.

Bill was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church. He was employed for many years with the Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company, he served as the treasurer of the Sun Oil Federal Credit Union and retired from Jeffers Crane where he served as treasurer. He was an active member of the Masonic Fraternity. Bill was a 32nd Degree Mason, Past Master of the Rubicon Lodge # 237 F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite, and the Zenobia Shrine where he served as past director of the Jeepsters. He was proud to have served with the U. S. Navy during both WWII and the Korean War. Bill leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving wife, Karen (Harp) Elvey; daughters Brenda (John) Elvey, Betsy (Joe) Gonzales, and Amy Grossman; son William Elvey Jr.; 12 grandchildren; 8 greatgrandchildren; sisters Barbara Peters, Betty

(Gene LaHote), and Bonnie (Jim) Murowski; brother Harold “Bud” Elvey; sister-in-law Patsy Elvey; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Ella Venora Elvey; daughter Gretchen Glover; son Craig Elvey; brother Bob Elvey; sister-in-law Jean Elvey.

Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St. Toledo, OH. 43613 or Shiners Children’s Hospital.

The world is a better place because of Bill.

He loved spending time and laughing with family and friends. He was kind, generous, quick with a joke, not so quick with a story, and always there when needed. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. reebfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Griesinger

Kenneth Griesinger, 80, a longtime resident of Riga, Mich., passed away July 1, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of hospice.

He was born March 23, 1937, in Delta, Ohio, to John and Mary

(Godden) Griesinger. He graduated from Delta High School in 1955. He was drafted in the Navy and served his country proudly. In 1960, he married Sheila Lyons. They enjoyed life together for 57 years.

He was a lifelong machinist and worked at Rathbun Jones/Machinery Builders. When they closed he went to work at Jerl Machine until his retirement in 2000.

Ken was an avid baseball fan and helped to start the Whiteford Recreation Club in the 1970s. He coached many baseball teams and was a loyal Detroit Tigers fan. He spent his summers gardening and sharing his vegetables with family and friends.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila (Lyons) Griesinger; daughter Chrissy (Kenneth) Morgan, their sons Joshua (Erin Freese), Jared, and Zachary; son Mike Griesinger and his daughters Logan and Lindy and their mother Pam. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his dog Abby. Ken was preceded in death by sisters Lavern Shambarger, Gladys McBride, and Florence Nash; brothers Marvin, Orra, and Charles Griesinger; in-laws Tom and Agnes Lyons, Tom Lyons Jr., and Honora O’Neill.

Those wishing to offer memorials in Ken’s memory are asked to consider ProMedica Ebeid Hospice, 5340 Harroun Road, Sylvania, OH 43560. reebfuneralhome.com

Polly Hartranft

Polly Hartranft 69, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away July 8, 2017, at her home. Polly enjoyed sitting outside on the deck her husband built for them, taking in the beautiful sunshine, enjoying her flowers, and the sound of her waterfall. She loved getting lost in a good book. Her greatest joy was spending time with her granddaughter Sarah.

Polly graduated from Waite High School

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and continued on and graduated from Mercy School of Nursing as an RN. She retired from Toledo Hospital in the fall of 2011. She was a parish member of St. Clement Catholic Church where she enjoyed teaching Catechism for many years.

Polly is survived by her loving and devoted daughters Nikki Hartranft, Shelly (Tye) Turner, beloved granddaughter Sarah Turner, much-loved brother Ron (Theresa) Vargo, much-loved nephew, Nicholas Vargo, along with his son, her great-nephew Bohdi.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, George and Apolonia (Horvath) Vargo, loving husband, Tom Hartranft, cherished sisters Sharonanne Vargo and Georganne Vargo.

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Sean Michael Szymanowski

We have lost a great and caring man after a medical struggle. He enjoyed riding his Harley, loved his dogs and was an avid Detroit Red Wings fan. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten, for a piece of Sean will live on in our hearts forever.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy (Brock) and Bernard Szymanowski, two sisters and two brothers. Sean is survived by brother Bee Szymanowski, nephew Eric Szymanowski, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Donald Antonevich

Donald “Don” F. Antonevich died July 24, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones, after a horrific end-of-life struggle at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, Ohio. He was born and raised near Winooski, Vt., to parents Doris (Beaupre) and Ignatius Antonevich. He entered active duty service in the U.S. Air Force in 1963 at Cherry Hill, N.J. and proudly served (boots to ground) in Vietnam from 1967-1968. He started his career as a salesman for St. Regis Paper, Boston, Mass., and then worked at System Packaging, a division of Glassline Corporation, Perrysburg, Ohio, and retired as division manager after 40 years of service.

Don was extremely hardworking, funny and giving. He would help anyone in need and would always have a hilarious story to share.

He was a man who had true honor. Don was a Mason and a member of AMVET’S and the American Legion. He was an avid Civil War artifact collector. He loved family, outdoor activities and Vermont’s Green Mountains.

Survived by his wife of 32 years, Amy Jo (Smith) Antonevich. Don and Amy were married June 4, 1985, in South Myrtle Beach, S.C. Throughout the years, Don and Amy made wonderful memories enjoying the glorious waters of Michigan’s Coldwater Lake Chain and Vermont’s Lake Champlain.

Survived by his daughters Amy Judith (Dermot) Antonevich Forde and Paula Jane (Kevin) Antonevich Myers, grandson Aidan Forde and like a son Patrick (Kimberly) Knapp, numerous sisters and brothers-inlaw, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Donations in Don’s memory may be made to The Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, Ohio, or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, research for the cure. Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com.

Mud Hens Celebrate Pink in the Park

Above: Rita Hafner, Beth Rego, Melissa Jacobs, Kimberly Smith and Diane Pokrywka enjoy celebrating friendship, survivors and baseball at the Mud Hens Pink in the Park Night, presented by Kroger, to support Susan G. Komen of Northwest Ohio.

Left: Van Andres and son Noah, hope for a fly ball and a cure for breast cancer that took the life of Kelli Andres, the duo’s wife and mother. The Mud Hens played in Fifth Third Field against the Columbus Clippers on July 16.

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