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Farmers Market

Andrew DiLallo and his son Ezra look at the puppies waiting for foster homes from the Assistance Dogs program.

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ylvania pup-pals, Jamie and Nala, take a break from the July 4th fun.

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ankee Doodle Gal, Maisie Deleon, born on July 4th!

Happy Birthday!

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Ace Celebrates Ace manager Brian Yeager takes a spin on the new Jupiter bike while assistant manager Laura Hieber and other five-year staff member John Wallace look on.

Pancake Breakfast Becky Gump gives her daughter Blythe a piggyback ride to pick up their pancakes at the Firefighters Pancake Breakfast.

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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,

EVENT SUBMISSIONS 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

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Please include a phone number in case more information is needed. 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 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.

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

God Works!

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

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

Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo 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

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Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org.

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

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

REFIT®GreaterToledo Fitness Classes REFIT® is a cardio-dance program that engages the whole person - body, mind and soul. Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Epworth UMC, 4855 W. Central Ave. FREE childcare is available.

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

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.

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

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

•Through July 30 Color Across the Spectrum Toledo Museum of Art, Wolfe Mezzanine This exhibition looks at color through a selection of graphic portfolios drawn from the collection and created by various artists including Joan Miró, Barnett Newman and Josef Albers. Free admission.

•Through Aug. 5 Summer Reading Challenge Toledo Lucas County Library branches

•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

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•Brown Bag Book Club, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

King Road Library Mondays through July 17

•July 8

Preserve Your Memories Sylvania: Caring for Your Family’s Papers, Photographs, and Treasures, 2-3 p.m.

King Road Library Irene Martin, Preservationist for TLCPL, will talk about how to care for and store your family’s heritage. Register.

•July 9, 16, 23 and 30

•July 5

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Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m.

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

•July 6 Shine the Light on Abilities, 6:30 p.m.

Franciscan Center The fundraiser benefits the iDance Adaptive Performing Arts Center. Live music, a performance by iDance, food, and a silent auction are included. Tickets are $65 each or $500 for a table of eight. Sponsorships available. Call 419-309-1610 for information.

•Live Nation Concert Series: Impractical Jokers ‘Santiago Sent Us’ Toledo Zoo For more information, visit toledozoo.org/concerts.

•July 7 Awesome OSMO, 10-11 a.m.

King Road Library Fridays through July 28

SV Band Community Flea Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

SV Teachers’ Parking Lot Mercy Health ‘Music under the Stars’ presented by The Andersons Toledo Zoo, 7:30 p.m.

Free concert by the Toledo Symphony concert band presented with support from Huntington, Welltower, Inc., Taylor Automotive Family, and DANA. For more information, visit toledozoo.org/events.

•July 10 Stevens Puppets Presents ‘Aladdin,’ 6-7 p.m.

Sylvania Library Humor, artistic staging, clever effects and dramatic climax combine to make this a truly memorable marionette production. Register.

Fifth Annual Toledo Jewish Film Festival, 7 p.m.

Franciscan Center The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo offers a double feature as part of the including ‘Hummus the Movie’ and ‘The Last Blintz.’ General admission is $7 per film, per person. Purchase tickets at 419-7240361, email colette@jewishtoledo.org or visit jewishtoledo.org/filmfestival.

•July 10-15 Can You Guess the Book Title From These Emojis?

Sylvania Library How well do you know your emojis? Stop by the teen area to see if you can guess the classic book titles in our quiz. You'll get a treat with your completed quiz. Grades 6-12.

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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

Art Hour, 2-3 p.m.

Sylvania Library •Teen Tech Night: Robotics @ Your Library, 3-4:30 p.m.

Sylvania Library Do you have an interest in robotics? Robots are more widespread in today's world with many uses. We will have a live robot demonstration recently used in competition.

• Garden Tour Series: Using Native Plants in the Landscape, 10:30 a.m.

Toledo Zoo Discover which native plants might be right for you and learn how to make a maintainable and attractive landscape.

Separate fee, pre-registration is required.

Member discounts apply. Tour is rain or shine. Visit toledozoo.org/gardentours.

•July 12 Preserve Your Personal Story: Sylvania, 1-5 p.m.

King Road Library Come tell your story and digitize your

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experience for future generations. Space is limited. Call 419-2595380 to register.

•Fighting Heroin, 7-8 p.m.

Sylvania Library Come to the library and learn about the heroin/opiate epidemic, how to access treatment and how you can be part of the solution. Register.

•July 13 Kindergarten KickStart! Storytime, 6:30 p.m.

Sylvania Library •Young Film Makers, 4-5 p.m.

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•July 14 Live Nation Concert Series: Straight No Chaser & Postmodern Jukebox Toledo Zoo For more information, visit toledozoo.org/concerts.

•Spoke Folk, 7 p.m.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church 7800 Erie St. Christian faith-sharing event.

•July 14-15 Annual Attic Treasure Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich.

•July 15 Kindergarten KickStart! Storytime, 11 a.m.-noon King Road Library •Berkey Farmers Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

•Keeler's Korner Store Parking Lot 12290 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Local farmers and vendors will provide produce, plants, honey, eggs, pottery, art work, crafts, beef and more every Saturday.

•July 16 Mercy Health Music under the Stars presented by The Andersons Toledo Zoo, 7:30 p.m.

Free concert by the Toledo Symphony concert band presented with support from Huntington, Welltower, Inc., Taylor Automotive Family, and DANA. For information, visit toledozoo.org/events.

•July 17 This Rocks! 2-3 p.m.

Sylvania Library Create your own pet rock, do some rockin' experiments, and even eat some rock candy.

Grades K 5. Register.

Diversity University, 7-8 p.m.

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•July 17-23 Marathon Classic presented by Owens Corning and OI. LPGA golf tournament Highland Meadows Golf Course

•July 19 What Do I Do with All These Photos? With Karen Lucas, 2-3 p.m.

King Road Library Need guidance on how to sort, organize, or digitize your memories? Join Karen Lucas, who will share ideas for what to do with photos. Register.

•Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m.

The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Call the Victory Center at 419-531-7600 for details.

•Book Bites, 4-5 p.m.

Sylvania Library

•July 20 Kindergarten KickStart! Storytime, 6-7 p.m.

Sylvania Library Do you have a child starting kindergarten in the fall? Attend Kindergarten KickStart to help prepare both you and your child for success in school. Register.

•Father Jim Bacik Lecture ‘Pope Francis and His Critics on Justice 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.

•July 23 Mercy Health Music under the Stars presented by The Andersons Toledo Zoo, 7:30 p.m.

Free concert by the Toledo Symphony concert band presented with support from Welltower, Inc., Taylor Automotive Family, and Buckeye Broadband. For more information visit toledozoo.org/concerts.

•July 24

Dig With Us at Fossil Park!, 5-6 p.m.

Meet at Fossil Park Join your fellow amateur archaeologists for a great time! Wear comfortable working clothes, roll up your sleeves, and discover a night of fun with the Sylvania Branch Library! Register.

•July 24

•Robin Echols Cooper, Storyteller, 10-11 a.m.

Sylvania Library •ADA Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Toledo Zoo Learn about services and products available to those with disabilities at the information fair in partnership with The Ability Center.

TuTu Classic Golf, 1 p.m. shotgun Stone Oak Country Club Golf outing to benefit Toledo Ballet www.toledoballet.net

•July 25 Labyrinths & Mazes, 6-7:30 p.m.

Sylvania Library •Garden Tour Series: Blooms for Bees,

Butterflies and Birds, 10:30 a.m.

Toledo Zoo Discover ways to invite important pollinators into your garden. Separate fee, preregistration is required. Member discounts apply. Tour is rain or shine. Visit toledozoo.org/gardentours.

•July 26 Digitize It & Preserve It!, 2-3 p.m.

King Road Library Explore the digitization and conversion tools at King Road! Learn about the tools that will allow you to preserve and convert your photos and files. Staff will demonstrate various tools and demonstrate how to store items in various digital formats. Register.

•Outside the Box, 2-3 p.m.

Sylvania Library We've got a room full of cardboard boxes of all sizes, and stuff you can use to decorate them. What do you think you can make with them? Robots? Tunnels? Towers?

Registration begins 7/3.

•Body Art, 6-7 p.m.

Sylvania Library Henna is a plant used for centuries to create intricate temporary body art. Get your own henna design as you learn from the artist about its fascinating history. Register.

•July 26, 27, 31 and Aug. 1 Vacation Bible School Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St. 419-882-0048 Ages 3 through those entering grade 6

•July 27 Preschool STEAM, 4-5 p.m.

Sylvania Library Preschoolers and their families are invited to have fun at the library with hands-on and engaging science fun.

•July 28 Yark Subaru Rock ‘n’ Roar Toledo Zoo It is the summer's wildest dance party for the 21-and-over crowd! Fu5ion and DJ Jim

Lieber will keep the party tunes pumping all night long. Yark Subaru Rock ‘n’ Roar is also supported by Hollywood Casino Toledo and Kroger. Sponsorship opportunities, online ticket purchasing and additional information is available at toledozoo.org/roar.

•July 30 Mercy Health Music under the Stars presented by The Andersons Toledo Zoo, 7:30 p.m.

Free concert by the Toledo Symphony concert band presented with support from Huntington, Welltower, Inc., Taylor Automotive Family, and DANA. For more information visit toledozoo.org/concerts.

•Aug. 1 Cupcake Wars, 2-4 p.m.

Sylvania Library Create your own gourmet cupcakes with a variety of toppings and compete for 1st place in our version of the hit show Cake Wars. Grades 6-12. Register.

•Aug. 5 Preschool Dance Party, 2-3 p.m.

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.

•Celebration of Freedom, 1-3 p.m.

The Lathrop House Featuring the Toledo Symphony Youth Quartet and School of Music along with Historical Interpreters and Reenactors. Tours of The Lathrop House from 3 to 5 p.m.

•Aug. 8

Art Hour, 2-3 p.m.

Sylvania Library

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

Sylvania Library

•Aug. 10 Young Film Makers, 4-5 p.m.

Sylvania Library

Your Go-To Event: TuTu Classic Golf Outing

While the pictured golfer is actually sporting a tutu, traditional dress is certainly the normal attire for this golfing event.

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oledo Ballet will host the Tutu Classic Golf Outing on July 24, at Stone Oak Country Club.

Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start to take place at 1 p.m. A 50/50 Raffle, a putting and Closest to the Hole contest, special swag bags and special ‘tutu talent’ will be part of the fun. ‘This outing offers the whole community of golfers a chance to play on a beautiful course and to help support the Toledo Ballet and its programs,” stated Executive Director of the Toledo Ballet, Mari Davies. “For non-golfers,

join us for a Mexican fiesta at the club.”

The Toledo Ballet is a nonprofit organization founded in 1939 that promotes ‘the passion of the human spirit through dance’. “Proceeds from the event will help continue the Toledo Ballet’s 80-year legacy of offering its iconic, longest running annual Nutcracker production in the entire country as well as keeping its School affordable to all aspiring dancers,” stated Davies.

To register for the Tutu Classic, visit toledoballet.org, call 419-471-0049, or go to toledoballet.net/2017/06/08/toledo-balletstutu-classic-golf-outing/.

Restored totem pole is at home

Elaine Bonkowski and Henri Lavimodiere check out the totem pole that stands guard over the Sylvania Senior Center garden.

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., $7.00 per person; reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before BILLIARDS: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; COMPUTER LAB: open when classes are not in session; OPEN GYM: open when classes are not in session QUILTING & SEWING: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8 a.m.-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 07/04 Closed/Holiday 07/05 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 07/06 Spanish Club: 1st Thu 1:30-3, monthly 07/07 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, weekly 07/10 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * BP Clinic: Alt. Mon 11-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 07/11 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, 10-11, bring your own supplies!

Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Legal Outreach: by appt., monthly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies!

Health Insurance Specialist: 2nd Tue, monthly, by appt.

Current Events Discussion Group: 2nd & 4th Tue 2-4, monthly Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * Chris Rilling Presentation: 5:30

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BY MEGHAN ROWE Henri Lavimodiere, one of the Sylvania Senior Center’s woodcarvers, was walking with his wife, through a Michigan compost center when they came across an interesting find. He spotted two totem poles destined for the wood chipper and he knew he needed to salvage them. after getting the approval from Julie Graf and Claire Proctor at the Senior Center, he enlisted the help of K.J. Petiniot from Sylvania Senior Center, Todd Butler, Todd Lang, Ken Thanasiu, from Tam-O-Shanter, and Brian Hall and Chris Casper from Sylvania Recreation. They transported the 20 foot pole to the Senior Center’s garden area.

Lavimodiere found a home for the second totem pole at the Collingwood Arts Center thanks to John Pullella.

Once the totem pole was at the Senior Center, Lavimodiere spent three days cleaning and stripping it with a wire brush, careful to keep the little original color left, and painting it. The wings; however, “were rotted, so I had to carve new wings” he said. Then, it was time to place it in the ground. While Elaine Bonkowski supervised, K.J. Petiniot and Sarah Marshall began digging a hole five feet deep. TamoShanter and Senior Center staff placed the totem pole into the ground. Now, nearly two years later, it still stands and overlooks the center’s garden. But this totem pole is more than just a nice yard addition. “It tells a story about the people here,” explained Henri.

Reading the pole from the bottom up, each animal carved represents something. The alligator, at the base, represents the opportunity to develop new wisdom. “This is what we do here at the senior center. Life is full of new beginnings. We view people coming to the center as having a new beginning and a chance to gain new wisdom,” Lavimodiere noted.

In the middle is the peacock, which loses and renews its feathers each year. “That represents moving forward. It also represents the most beautiful time of your life. That is what this time can be for some people at the center,” he added.

Topping the totem pole is the Thunderbird symbolizing power, protection and strength, with its wings spread and overlooking the center. “There are different interpretations, but I took the ones that best represent the Senior Center,” Lavimodiere concluded after explaining the symbolism.

After doing research on the totem poles, Lavimodiere found that the late Art Landseadel, city forester had commissioned the two poles to be created and placed at each entrance to Harroun Park. One was taken down during an entrance renovation and never put back while the other came down at a later date.

Now both totem poles once again stand proud at their respective new homes.

Intro. to Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7, * Knitting/Crocheting: Wed 9-11 & Fri 2-4, weekly Pinochle: 12:30-3:30, weekly Poker: Thu 12-4, weekly Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, weekly Jazzercise: Mon Wed & Fri 9-10, Tue Thu 8:30-9:30 Mahjongg: 12:30-4, weekly Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3, monthly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies!

Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * Medicare & You: 5:30-6:30, monthly West Park Place Presentation: 5:30, call for details Intro. to Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7, * Movie Day: 1-3, monthly, please RSVP Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3, monthly

*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

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Suburban Renewal Open House

Cheryl and Ron Bogedain talk with Marcia Rubini of ReMax Preferred and Mary Beth Schoen and Jeff Unverferth of Unverferth Architectural Design about the home that Unverferth renovated in Brookfield Estate at 5305 Westcroft Dr. Rubini is the listing agent for the 3,126 square-foot, four bedroom, three and a half bathroom home, which is for sale. The home was redesigned with an open concept-style of living. And, the orientation of the home with its east-facing front and west-facing rear keeps the house filed with constant natural light according to Unverferth.

Driven by Courage raffle raises funds for bell to honor First Responders

Jeff Clegg, Josette Snyder and Tana Ohneck of Toledo Memorial Park admire the 2017 Silverado that will be awarded to one of 999 lucky raffle ticket holders on Sept. 10.

Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 LTZ Crew valued at $53,790 donated by Dave White Chevrolet or a 2017 Jeep Wrangler valued at $46,000 offered by Grogan Towne & Charlie’s Dodge. Odds are one in 999 in your favor to win. But even more important, the proceeds from your ticket will help fund the creation of a Last Call bell to be located at Toledo Memorial Park’s 911 First Responders Last Call Memorial.

Tickets are on sale online at ToledoMemorialPark.com/events or may be purchased at Toledo Memorial Park, 6382 Monroe St. Outreach Coordinator Tana Ohneck can be found at a number of community events offering raffle tickets for sale. She will be at all of the Dave Whitesponsored concerts at Centennial Terrace this summer.

The Last Call ceremony is a 200-year ceremony held at firefighter funerals signifying that he or she has come home for the final time.

Groundskeeper, Ben Gerken, suggested the need for a Last Call bell after the dedication of the 911 Memorial last summer. He found that the Cincinnatibased Verdin Bell Company, the only bell foundry in the country, could bring its Foundry on Wheels to Toledo Memorial Park in September.

Jeff Clegg and his staff welcomed the

Harmony in Life A Healing, Arts & Education Center

Yoga, Reiki, and Massage available at Harmony in Life The Harmony Shoppe is filled with unique gift items, many made by local artists!

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opportunity and are planning a three-day community event focusing on the casting of the 250-pound bell.

On Saturday, Sept. 9, members of the community are invited to come to the park from 1 to 5 p.m. where they can toss small bronze ingots into the mobile foundry. On Sunday, Sept. 10, community members can return from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help break the bell out of its mold.

Woven amid the casting of the bell will be a myriad of family-friendly activities, food vendors and entertainment. “There will be trucks of all kinds to touch including police cars and fire trucks along with Buck & Knobby construction equipment. We plan to have Zero Turn Radius lawn mowers available for competition on an obstacle course and much more,” said Josette Snyder, operations manager. “We’re also having The Sweet Tea Band entertain during the event.

This is a once in a lifetime experience and everyone in the community is invited to enjoy and participate.”

“We cannot thank our sponsors enough for helping to make this happen,” stated Jeff Clegg, president and CEO of Toledo Memorial Park. “Dave White is our major sponsor. In addition to offering the truck for the raffle, the dealership is contributing $25 from every vehicle that has been sold from April through August.” Other sponsors include Grogan Towne Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge RAM, Charlie’s Dodge dealerships and Buck & Knobby Construction Equipment.

A memorial ceremony for the community is planned at the site of the 9-11 First Responders Last Call Memorial section at in the Willow Lake area of Toledo Memorial Park on Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m.

Last year, a 13,000 pound section of beam and structural steel from the wreckage of the World Trade Center was placed on the grounds of the Toledo Memorial Park in honor and memory of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy. Encompassing the beam are niches specifically for First Responders and family and surrounding the memorial are 1,046 graves providing first responders and immediate family members traditional and cremation burial options.

Bakery Unlimited owners expand offerings in renovated Bancroft Street shop Scott and Tonia Nugent have created a whole new look for Bakery Unlimited at 6636 West Bancroft St. New colors, new showcases, and a greatly expanded menu of offerings to satisfy the sweet tooth of many a customer.

“We used to have just doughnuts and cookies,” Scott Nugent states. “Now we have those along with cakes, cheesecakes, pies, muffins, danish, rolls, Polish coffee cakes, and, of course, punchier breads and even our homemade croutons.”

He added, “There are buckeyes, chocolatedipped pretzels, chocolate-coated Oreo cookies and so much more. We also feature the original 'Hinkle Bearclaw,' which is a very popular item.”

The Nugents have been serving up their special treats at the Bancroft Street location for over 11 years after acquiring the former Hinkle Doughnut store and the recipe and rights to sell the Hinkle Bearclaw in that location.”"We kept all of the same colors and really didn't

change the look until now,” Nugent says. “Now we have a whole new look.”

Nugent, a third generation baker grew up working in his father's Monroe, Mich. bakery.

He didn’t plan to continue on that career path; however, when the opportunity to purchase the former Meinieke Bakery in Portside presented itself, Nugent seized it. When Portside closed, 27 years ago, Nugent relocated the operation to Secor Road and renamed his business Bakery Unlimited.

Nugent also gave the Secor Road shop a new look mirroring the Bancroft Street location.

“Both stores have the same look and share the same hours. The two Bakery Unlimited stores are open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Four of the current 15 employees have been with the Nugents since they started in the local market.

“We have a great staff,” Nugent says.

Metroparks and the nonprofit that operates Toledo Botanical Garden have agreed to shift daily operations of the Garden to the park district. The nonprofit will continue to operate Toledo GROWS, its community garden outreach program.

Metroparks plans to honor the garden’s horticultural mission and continue to host the Crosby Festival of the Arts, while making updates to infrastructure and adding visitor amenities. For example, Metroparks has applied for grant funding to develop a gardenthemed playground envisioned as part of the new Discovery Trail that opened this spring.

“This new arrangement will strengthen both the Garden and GROWS,” said Jennifer Scroggs, president of Toledo Botanical Garden Board, Inc., which voted unanimously for the change last night. “Our garden outreach program is important to neighborhoods in our community, and by focusing our full attention on the program we can make an even bigger impact.”

At this morning’s board meeting, the Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners also voted unanimously to operate the 66acre botanical garden in west Toledo as one of the Metroparks while maintaining the formal gardens. Several members of the TBG staff will become employees of Metroparks, while others will be encouraged to apply for employment opportunities at the park district.

“The Garden is a great asset to our community, and TBG, Inc. is a valued partner,” said Dave Zenk, executive director of Metroparks. “By merging operations of the Garden under the Metroparks umbrella, we can provide resources at a higher level with greater efficiency.”

Metroparks assumed operations of the property from the City of Toledo in 2006 under a 33-year cooperative agreement then entered into an operation agreement with Toledo Botanical Garden Board, Inc. to manage the property. For the last 11 years, TBG has been considered an affiliate of the park district.

Under the new arrangement, Zenk said, the public can expect to see improvements to the property, including building maintenance and restored natural areas. A proposed 12acre prairie and an Oak Openings Region demonstration garden are two examples of enhancements that are proposed. Other changes will include Metroparks signage, ad-

ditional trails, a picnic area and other visitor amenities.

“We want to add to the horticultural heritage of the site, increase educational opportunities and raise awareness to increase visitation,” Zenk said. “We will keep what people love about the Garden while adding additional reasons to visit.”

He said the popular Crosby Festival of the Arts and the Jazz in the Garden series will continue, with proceeds from both benefitting Toledo GROWS. Metroparks will also assume lease agreements with 15 resident arts and horticulture organizations located on the property.

A major new event announced for this fall, “A Garden of Wonders: Stone Sculptures of Zimbabwe,” Sept. 2 through Oct. 30, will continue as planned, but will now be open free of charge to the community, Zenk said. The exhibit will feature more than 100 stone sculptures displayed throughout the Garden campus.

Zenk said that assuming operations of the property is not expected to increase costs to the park district, which has provided funding to the garden for the past 11 years as well as in-kind services such as ranger patrol. With the change, he said, there will be improved efficiency in visitor services, maintenance, marketing and other areas.

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Lathrop House to offer Celebration of Freedom

The Friends of The Lathrop House in partnership with The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will present a Celebration of Freedom at The Lathrop House on Saturday Aug. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m.

“The Sounds of Freedom,” will be portrayed by the Toledo Symphony Youth Quartet and the Toledo Symphony School of Music.

Historical interpreters and reenactors will tell stories about Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and Lucian Lathrop. In addition, the Fifth United States Colored Troops Co. C will be on hand.

There will also be children’s stories and children of today can play the games children played from days gone by.

Tours of The Lathrop House will be offered from 3 to 5 p.m.

Refreshments will be available at this free program open to the public.

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Kevin Orians had been looking at a number of pizza franchise opportunities when he decided to leave corporate America and the millions of frequent flier miles behind. But it was his wife, Jamie, who discovered 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza when she accompanied their 12-year-old daughter to a soccer tournament in Indianapolis last year. “She said we do not need to look any further. This is the business for you,” Orians recalled. “As soon as I saw the business, I agreed.”

Orians worked with Joe Francis of Signature Associates and leased space at 5380 Monroe St. “This is an ideal location with great traffic patterns and high visibility. We are between the Franklin Park Mall and Sylvania, which is ideal for my business,” he said.

The Lathrop Co. served as the general contractor for the buildout of space according to franchise suggestions and adaptations contributed by Orians and his wife.

“We were able to add our personalized touches to the overall decor, which we liked,” he said. “And we were able to use local suppliers wherever we could.”

The new restaurant seats 45 and is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Gerald Linares serves as the general manager and works with the 18-member staff.

According to Orians, his restaurant puts a fast casual American spin on authentic,

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza opens in Sylvania

Kevin Orians removes a pizza from the 1000 degree pizza oven imported from Italy. hand-tossed Neapolitan pizza. And he feels the 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza crust is one of the items that sets his pies apart from others.

“Our crust dough is never frozen, handmade fresh daily and hand stretched. It may not be perfectly round, but it is light and airy,” he stated. “We use custom-blended cheese and imported meats, and we offer

Joe Francis over 35 fresh, high-quality ingredients of different meats, cheeses, sauce, and vegetables.”

There are two sizes of pizza, a 10-inch priced at $8.95 and a 14-inch size priced at $16.95 for unlimited toppings. The cost for a single topping is $7.95 for the 10-inch and $14.95 for the 14-inch pizza.

Toppings include a variety of vegetables and meats along with several sauces and cheeses. Customers may also choose the

Roman-style crust reminiscent of a deepdish thick crust pizza. A 10-inch gluten-free crust is also available.

In addition, customers may choose from a menu of five salads or build their own for the flat rate of $7.95. “This one price concept eliminates the hassle of choosing one or two toppings,” Orians said. “This is a big advantage for us.”

Once the selections have been made and the pizza assembled, it goes into the “1000degree” oven imported from Italy for two minutes, one additional advantage, according to Orians. “One of our other bestkept secrets is the over-the-top delicious chicken wings we offer. They are steamed, then baked in the oven with no breading or deep frying, which is a much healthier option for people,” he stated. There are six custom-recipe sauces to choose from.

The new eatery opened on April 13 serving those who wish to eat in or take out.

“That’s another thing,” Orians noted. “There are very few eat-in pizzerias. I loved going out to eat pizza when I was a kid.”

The restaurant received zero health code violations from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department. Tony Geftos of 13 ABC News interviewed Orians to congratulate him and announce that 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza was violation-free on the television station's Restaurant Report Card.

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza offers weekly specials, including the occasional 50¢ Wing Wednesday.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION!

911 Community Bell Casting Ceremony • September 9 and 10 Sept. 9 Bell Casting Party - You can help cast the bell! 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 10 Bell Unmolding Party - Take a turn smashing the mold, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy a host of family-friendly activities • Fun for all ages!

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City and township residents can weigh in on TARTA funding The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority hopes to put a plan for funding TARTA with a sales tax instead of a property tax on the November 2017 ballot. This would eliminate some existing property taxes and generate about $20 million a year for TARTA, which will be used to expand service throughout Lucas County. But a third of the sales tax revenue would go into communities’ general funds, and Sylvania and Sylvania Township would each get nearly half a million per year.

Since many of those who use TARTA don’t own property but do buy consumer goods, the move to a sales tax would mean that transit consumers would pick up more of the cost.

The plan must be approved by the city councils and trustee boards of TARTA’s member communities this July in order to become a ballot issue. Now is the time for Sylvania and Sylvania Township residents to communicate with their city council or trustees.

James Gee of TARTA spoke about the sales tax plan at the July 5 meeting of the Sylvania Township Trustees.

One of the city of Sylvania Council’s committees discussed the proposal at its June 30 meeting, and a full council vote is anticipated at the July 17 meeting, which will be at 7:30 p.m. Check city and township websites for upcoming meeting schedules.

More information about the sales tax proposal can be obtained by contacting Valerie Novack, Disability Rights Advocate at the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, vnovack@abilitycenter.org. Ask how you can become involved with the Ability Center’s transportation advocacy.

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After more than 50 years in business, Physio Orthotics & Prosthetics, 3148 West Central Ave., has changed its name to NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics.

Previously the company was a part of Physiotherapy Associates, a national provider of rehabilitation and prosthetic and orthotic services. Now, it is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division family of brands.

“Our center will continue to offer prosthetic and orthotic services provided by ABC certified clinicians, as well as physical therapy services, including orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation, manual therapy, spine rehabilitation, amputee pre- and postoperative rehabilitation, wound care and work health programs,” said Ben Hammond, C.P., L.P., center manager.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., has promoted Sylvania resident Jeff Slade as Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. In his position, Slade is responsible for relationship management activities with new and existing clients to grow sales, revenue and market share. Slade has more than 20 years of banking experience, including portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, commercial credit approval, investment real estate, trust and estate planning, and business development. Most recently he served as Vice President, Healthcare Business Banking, in which he was responsible for managing and growing the market for healthcare banking business in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Slade earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from The University of Toledo and is a board certified medical practice executive. He is an active member of the community, currently serving as Board Director for the Marathon Classic. Slade has served on boards and volunteered for various other nonprofits, including the Toledo Community Foundation, Camp Courageous, The Victory Center and the Toledo Museum of Art.

GenoaBank, a locally owned, independent, community bank, announced the appointment of Mike Zipfel as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer for the Port Clinton/Catawba Branch in Port Clinton.

“Mike brings a great amount of expertise to our Commercial Lending Department.

We are confident he will serve our customers’ commercial lending needs, while increasing GenoaBank’s lending ability across all areas,” said Martin P. Sutter, GenoaBank’s President and CEO. Zipfel will

be based in the bank’s Port Clinton/Catawba branch but will be available to provide commercial lending at any of the bank’s other branches. He will be serving the communities in northwest Ohio.

On Monday, June 26, GenoaBank recognized members of law enforcement agencies of the Ottawa County Sheriff ’s Office, Lake Township, Clay Township, and Village of Genoa all of whom play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Ottawa County and surrounding townships.

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THE MOUSE TRAP What is Free Hoopla?

If you have not heard of Hoopla or are not sure what it is, I hope I can enlighten you and add your entertainment.

Hoopla is a free digital media service, which Janis Weber enables library patrons to borrow a selection of movies, television shows, educational and instructional videos, documentaries, music and audiobooks via a browser, smartphone, or tablet. There are currently thousands of selections to stream on their mobile devices or PCs. Movie and TV series content is available for 72 hours (three days) after borrowing. Music albums are available for seven days, and audiobooks are available for 21 days.

If you have a library card and access to wifi, you are eligible to borrow up to 15 items per calendar month in any combination of formats which end at 7 p.m. Currently, Hoopla is supported by Apple starting with version 4 to today’s technology that includes iPad mini and iPad, Android 4.0, and The Nook and Kindle tablets. All you must do is download the app to whatever hardware you want. Now go to your library’s website and look for the link to Hoopla. You can borrow titles by downloading, installing, and signing into the mobile app or signing into the website and browsing all available content. Once you select a title you can click on the “Borrow” button on the title details page. Once a title is borrowed it will be added to your “My Titles.” From there you can play the title on your mobile device or PC. You can return the title before the lending period has expired by clicking the “Return” button at the top right of the title detail page. Please note that returning a title early does not give users additional borrows for that month.

Do you love audio books and music?

Download one of more of these items. Make sure Hoopla is installed on your Smart Phone.

Open the app and choose from your downloaded list. Here’s the best part. If you have Bluetooth installed on your car or an auxiliary input port you can listen through your car speakers as well as your smart phone or tablet. If not, just play the selection and lay the phone or tablet on the seat and turn off the radio.

Did I tell you all of this is for free? Last month I downloaded the audio books “Girl on a Train” and “Lion.” I also watched The “Beautiful Fantastic” and “Beauty and the Beast” movies on my iPad. Oh, and I also listened to the sound track from Hamilton, LaLa Land and the album Ripcord by Keith Urban. There will be an app to use on your smart TV soon. When I travel, I take my iPad. This way I can watch or listen where ever I go.

If you utilize this service via any wifi you don’t have to actually download it to your device using up your data plan.

I assume if you are reading this you are probably in the Lucas or Wood County Library system. If so, go to their website and find the Hoopla link. They will walk you through everything you need to know.

Computer Classes Are Available

I will be teaching MS Word Basics on Aug. 22 and 23 (1:30-3 p.m.) at the Sylvania Senior Center. Call the Center at 419-885-3913 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 in September at the Eberly Center on the campus of UT with free parking.

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THE ITALIAN GARDENER Well, we’re at the beginning of summer, school has been out for awhile, and I want to remind you not to forget your garden. The spring color of the Crabapples is gone, and perhaps you have planted some Rick Cozza Impatiens, some hanging pots of petunias, and we’re very likely to move on to other things, now that summer is here.

But I’m sitting out here on the front porch at about 8 p.m. as I write this. Cooper is on the front lawn, chewing on his bone and watching for invaders in the neighborhood.

But let me tell you what I have to look at (from 5 years of planning and planting in our Sylvania yard).

• There are 15 of the prettiest Stokes Aster plants just beginning to bloom a deep purple, each with about 20 new flower buds beginning to open. They are perennials, so they appear with no added effort on my part each July. I am using them more and more in new landscapes, because the purple is lovely and unusual.

• I have four dwarf conifers (evergreens) in the front bed, and one is just draped in new, hanging pine cones. These are long, hanging cones that just stop you in your tracks (at least 25 on a two-foot tree). Sooooo cool. In addition, my dwarf Korean Spruce has just put on four bright purple cones, sticking straight up. Also very cool. Purple!

• A male cardinal is taking an evening bath in the little stone birdbath, which is surrounded by three multi-colored ‘June’ Hostas. The ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ Hosta

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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.

Group Training in Your Home or Facility

Would you like to have a mini informational get-together? Recently I have been teaching PC and iPhone/iPad classes anywhere that has WiFi. Informal and informative. We all use the same local Internet. We will pick a topic using open discussion. It is amazing how many different issues are solved. Bring a list of questions. Let’s get started. Got a small business; I can customize a class for your staff.

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

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

Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT. All classes are offered though 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.

Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away. next to them has its cup-shaped leaves filled with the light rain that fell this afternoon . . . thus the name.

• The ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangeas are blooming now, with huge white flower clusters as big as my head (which, if you ask my daughter, is far too big for my own good).

In addition, the ‘Tuff Stuff ’ lacecap Hydrangeas are just opening with the prettiest pink-purple flowers.

• On the carved welcoming stone that a friend gave us when we moved in is a 2-inch glass snail (actually a slug) that appears to climb up the rock, and four bright, small glass flowers that we found on vacation in Staunton, Virginia.

• My little toad friend has been out these past few cool evenings. He has grown to the size of my palm in the four years we have known each other. The chipmunk scurries back and forth across the front walk. A Chickadee couple is raising their first brood of the season in the wood birdhouse just off the porch (yes, we can watch). And the marvelous little wrens twitter in the tree just around the corner of the porch.

• Cooper loves the activity of squirrels running just outside his ‘Invisible Fence’ (smart animals), and we have two hawks who sit high in the neighboring trees, calling out to each other as they survey for a late dinner.

• Knock Out Roses are blooming, the Impatiens and Zinnias are spreading, and it’s just a beautiful, coolish evening for sitting in the green rocking chairs on the front porch.

Cooper is still enjoying the cool grass on his little belly, while growling less-thanmenacingly at the kids riding their bikes around the circle. All this from where I am sitting, and all from just a little planning and effort each year since we move in. How was your evening? Give some thought to planning for one like mine. Yawn!

V Collection hosts Exotic Car Show

Sylvania Police volunteers Todd Ziolkowski and Will Shryock talk with Mike McLennan about the Dodge Viper owned by Dr. Peter McGowan.

Alexander Poliakov, originally from Russia but who is visiting from Austria, admires the 2010 Cadillac.

Dick Flasck and Mike Bonner stop to talk during the second annual V Collection Exotic Car Show held on June 25 in downtown Sylvania.

Nelson Schaffer talks about his 2014 Dodge Challenger with other Challenger owners Craig Robertson and Mike Rae.

Jonathan Rodebaugh, event organizer, and his wife Amy and sons Dylan and Elijah admire all of the exotic cars in the show.

Henri Lavimodiere chats with Valentine Ononye about The V Collection Exotic Car Show.

Drew Schlosser and his sons Kamden and Karson admire the exotic cars.

Jill Halker and her children Oliver and Ella gave this beauty a closer look.

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Nancy Hamilton buys a Farmers Market bag from Erin Stampflmeier to conveniently carry her purchases.

Mark and Tiffany Beebe and their children Aston and Lukas stop to look at flowers with Donna Farnsel of Farnsel Farms.

Brie Hobbs and her daughter Adilynn pick up their sharpened knives from Steve Colony of Great Lakes Knife Sharpening.

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Visitors can continue to admire works from Boston-based artist Robin Okun and illustrator and gallery director Dani Fuller from their “Bare” June art show.

River Centre Gallery is owned by the River Center Foundation, a charitable organization associated with the River Centre Clinic.

‘Rushes, Sedges & Grasses’

An opening reception for the exhibition “Rushes, Sedges & Grasses monotypes from Catawba Flora,” will be held Friday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St. This collaborative exhibition of new monotypes by Toledo-based artist Carol Imes Luscombe, and San Francisco based artist Kathryn Kain, is a broad and colorful selection of new monotypes that reflect impressions of local flora suggesting the wild wetland past of southwestern Lake Erie. These works began over a year ago when the mother and daughter duo embarked on the idea of making monotypes from plants. The exhibition runs until Aug. 11 and is free to the public.

Ace Assistant Manager Laura Hieber gives Downtown Sylvania Association President Scott Stampflmeier of Sylvan Studios, a piece of cake donated from Brieschke’s Bakery. Stampflmeier also checked out the new Jupiter bike that can obtain a speed of 20 miles per hour and travel up to 25 miles on one charge.

Ryan Rempe and Sean Seiple offer grilled hot dogs to Alan White and his son Andrew in front of the Sylvania Ace Neighborhood Hardware store.

Over 300 hot dogs were grilled and served to customers during the five-year anniversary celebration on June 24.

R-L: Ace staff member Joel Sullivan serves a piece of anniversary cake to Spencer Seeger while his mother Gretchen looks on. More than 500 people stopped by during the anniversary celebration to take advantage of the many specials offered that day.

Great Lakes Rentals donated the helium for the hundreds of balloons that filled the store adding to the ambience and were given away to customers as they shopped. In addition, Dan Rogers donated the anniversary banner that was on the side of the building.

Ace Hardware Hosts Five Year Celebration

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Sylvania welcomes Marathon Classic LPGA

On behalf of the city of Sylvania, I welcome the participants, families and fans of the Ladies Professional Golf Craig Stough Association back to Highland Meadows Golf Club here in Sylvania. We look forward to the excitement and national attention the Marathon Classic brings to our community every year.

This year's tournament is being held July 20 through 23 with pro-am events scheduled earlier in the week.

The LPGA brings

MIKE JONES

TOWNSHIP TOPICS

Zoning change

A change in zoning for land south of Central Ave. between McCord Road and Wilford Dr. has been recommended for approval by the Lucas County Plan Commission. The property is expected to be developed described as being “designed as high-end rental villas for working professionals.� The proposed development, to be known as Adirondack Village, is designed with 11 buildings each containing four units and one building with two units. Gated entries are proposed at both McCord and Wilford.

The plan commission staff notes that the width of the development does not allow for providing common amenities for those who will live in the villas. The staff also noted that there were no height details in the application, but renderings indicate a single-story villa design and no issues in that regard are anticipated. The developer is seeking a zone change from rural residential to a residential planned unit development.

The plan will next go to the Sylvania Township zoning commission for a recommendation and then to the township trustees for a final decision on the zone changed.

Paving project

Sylvania Township trustees have approved seeking bids for a paving project for some township roads later this summer. The roadways involved are to be milled down and then paved. The streets are Wood Lake, Wood Meadow, Wood Brook, and Meadow Lake in Westchester Meadows, Fairbanks from Central

thousands of fans and media representatives into Sylvania. Our local restaurants, shops, and hotel benefit from the many visitors to our community.

The tournament also greatly benefits local charities serving Sylvania and Lucas County.

Since 1984, the LPGA tournament has raised over $9.8 million for 170 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children's charities. This year's tournament will benefit 23 area children's charities.

The tournament has become a highlighted stop on the LPGA tour, attracting 138 of the best women golfers in the world. In 2015 the tournament was voted fifth favorite of all the stops. The purse has grown substantially to $1,600,000.

The tournament has become a huge event in northwest Ohio/southeast Michigan attracting over 50,000 spectators.

The Avenue to Fantasy Drive, and Fantasy Drive.

Also to be paved, are San Luis Rey and Forest Brook.

The project is anticipated to cost about $310,000 and cover a total of 1.12 mile of roadway, according to Rob Nash supervisor of the township road department.

Your chance has come

You get to grade the Sylvania Township Police Department. And they’re the ones asking for it, in a new survey which can most easily be accessed at sylvaniatownship.com.

Ray Carroll, a deputy chief, said the survey wasn't developed to address any complaints or issues within the community or the department. “What we're hoping for is an honest assessment from the public on how we’re doing our job and if there are things which some might want us to do differently. We really don't get many complaints, but there might be something we can tweek. There might be someone out there with a really good idea, too,� he said.

To develop the survey, Chief Carroll coordinated with Terry Keller, chairman of the social work department and now the interim dean of the education college at Lourdes University. Dr. Keller said he was pleased when the deputy chief came to him with the idea for a survey, because it created an opportunity for some of his graduate students 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

Marathon Classic will once again provide free admittance to all active police officers, firefighters and military personnel along with one guest. Kids under the age of 17 will also be admitted free into the tournament as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Highland Meadows Golf Club, the sponsors and the over 1,500 volunteers and sponsors that make the LPGA tournament a success every year deserve our thanks. The members of Highland Meadows have hosted the LPGA since 1990 and the course and facilities are always in great shape. Local residents and golf fans donate thousands of hours for hole marshalling and the many jobs that must be done well for a successful tournament.

Sylvania prides itself on being a great place to live, work and raise a family, and the LPGA Tournament helps enliven and enrich the lives of our residents every year. The tournament brings the excitement of national attention to our community. Our residents are treated to competitive golf at the highest level. And our young people see first hand from world class athletes that hard work and practice can lead to success.

Once again we welcome the Marathon Classic to Sylvania. Good luck to all the competitors. And thanks to Judd Silverman, his staff, and all the volunteers who each year bring a great LPGA golf tournament for us to enjoy here in Sylvania.

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 chief said some members of the public may have a view as to what they see as a lack of police attention to something, but it may be that police are constrained in some way from doing what that person wants done.

The results of the survey may give the

department an opportunity to explain why some actions aren’t taken as well as give the department some ideas of how to better serve the community. In the end, Chief Carroll said, that's the entire purpose of the survey. “We really hope the public takes advantage of this. It will help us help the township,� he said. He said the data is expected to by analyzed by the end of July.

Athlete Receives Proclamation

Lauren Michem was given a proclamation for winning the Ohio state championship in the 100 meter hurdles the first week of June from Mayor Craig Stough at the June 19 City Council meeting.

Firefighter Promoted

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6520 Erie Street

Sylvania–Then and Now

BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

Anyone who has been on Erie Street between Main and Summit Streets in the last couple of weeks can’t help but notice the old house on the north side of the street that has been recently exposed by the removal of the very large evergreens that have completely covered the view of this house since the 1960s.

This house is another old house in downtown Sylvania. County records say that this house was constructed in 1862; right in the middle of the Civil War. Here is a list of the chain of owners that have been recorded owning this property: 1830s – Haskell D. Warren 3-8-1865 – Horace H. Warren 10-1-1886 – Foster R. Warren 3-7-1901 – Ollie L. Warren 4-16-1902 – Alice J. Warren 7-31-1902 – George L. Calkins 5-9-1919 – Samuel I. Wyant 4-7-1922 – Margaret Wyant 8-11-1924 – Myrtle M. Prentice Strickland 7-14-1925 – Nelson Dewey & Florence White 7-24-1925 – Ada Tornow 6-11-1929 – Myrtle M. Prentice Strickland 6-1-1937 – Clarence V. & Ruth A. Courtney 9-13-1988 – Clarence V. Courtney 9-29-1988 – JoAnne Bryan, Trustee (daughter of Clarence & Ruth Courtney) 11-13-1990 to current – Lawrence L. Watkins The owner of this property in 1862, when the original front portion of this house was constructed, was Haskell D. Warren. Mr. Warren was one of the earliest settlers in Sylvania and brought his family here as early as 1834. He was an early merchant, and operated a store in downtown Sylvania until his death in 1870. He was a wealthy resident and his home was on Summit Street. He and his wife Olive had a large family, with their children all living throughout the Sylvania area and working as

Sylvania businessmen.

In 1865 Mr. Warren gave this home and property to his son Horace H. Warren. I would not be surprised if you took the siding off this house and found an old log cabin home in the front story-and-a-half portion of the home.

Horace had served throughout the Civil War, enlisting with Company A, Ohio 14th Infantry Regiment on 4-27-1861 and was discharged on 8-13-1861. In 1863 he joined up with the Ohio National Guard and was elected the First Lieutenant of the 3rd Regiment, Company H. He married Lydia Gunn on 1-1-1865, and their marriage license listed both as 23 years old and residents of Sylvania. Within three months of their marriage they were given this property and home.

At the 1870 census Horace H. Warren, age 29, and his wife Lydia C. Warren, age 28, and their son Clifford, age 4 are living here. He was listed as a railroad employee. The map of Sylvania dated 1875 shows H.H. Warren owning this Erie Street property extending east all the way to Summit Street, and extending north to the 5800 block of Main Street, and spanning between Summit and Main streets.

This map shows that he had a considerable amount of cattle on this property. Horace owned this property until 1886, but records show that he and his family moved to South Dakota by the 1880 census. He sold the property to his brother, Foster R. Warren, in 1886. Foster lived on Main Street, so therefore rented this property out to unknown occupants while he owned it through 1901.

At the 1900 census it appears that the George H. Tibbitts family is renting this house with his wife Francis and children: Grace – 28; Charles – 23; Naomi – 21; Agnes 16; Effie – 14; Rule – 12; Gail – 8; and Opal, a granddaughter – 8 years old. George Tibbitts’ occupation was listed as a painter.

Between 1901 and 1902 the house ownership traded back and forth between several others in the Warren family and then, in 1902, George L. Calkins purchased the home and owned it until 1919.

SYLVANIA, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO; FROM FOOTHPATHS TO EXPRESSWAYS AND BEYOND

By Gayleen Gindy

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In the Very Beginning Sylvania The maps Timeline of Events The American Indians The Ohio-Michigan Boundary Dispute Lucas County history Settlers, Boundaries and Early Events The First White Settlers in Sylvania Sylvania Township Original Boundaries and Annexation 1859 Pioneer Meeting Initial Events What is a Township?

How Did Townships Begin Elected Positions The First To Purchase Land in Sylvania Sylvania Government The First Elections Under the Name of Sylvania Minute Book of Sylvania Township and other township records

Government Meeting Places In Sylvania Voting In Sylvania List of Sylvania Township Officials The Incorporation of the Village of Sylvania List of Sylvania Village Officials What Is A City?

List of Village/City and Township Populations 1960 Census Makes the Village of Sylvania a City Sylvania’s Population More Than Doubles from 1960 to 1970 1977 Was a Year of Large Growth In Sylvania Township Postmasters and Post Offices Creeks, Rivers and Public Water The Ten Mile Creek and Ottawa River Water in Sylvania

1913

1960

2007 At the 1910 census George and Emma Calkins, both 60 years old, were living here. He was listed as a house carpenter. A 1919 Sanborn insurance map shows the outline of the house, with the addition on the rear of the house, and the barn behind it. Although I was unable to locate a document that shows when the rear addition to the home was constructed, it was probably while house carpenter George Calkins owned the house.

In 1919 the house was sold to Samuel Wyant, then in 1922 transferred to his wife Margaret, and then in 1924 sold out of the Wyant family name. While Samuel and Margaret Wyant owned the home they rented it out to their daughter and her husband: Ellis and Bessie Double, and at the 1920 census they were living here as follows: Ellis Double – 38 years – owned his own plumbing shop; Bessie Double – wife – 25 years old; Irene Double – daughter – 9 years; Paul Double – son – 8 years; and Doris Double – daughter - 4 years old.

From 1924 until 1937 Myrtle Prentice Strickland owned the house. She and her husband Daniel lived in Adrian, Mich. in 1925 and then by the 1930 census they were living in a home at 5736 Main St. in Sylvania, and renting this house on Erie Street out to John F. Haviland – 47 years old – occupied as a dock laborer in the automobile industry. Also living with him was his wife Pearl – 42 years; son George – 21 years; son Thomas E. – 19 years; daughter Elizabeth I. – 17 years; nephew Richard J. – 3 years; and a lodger by the name

2017 of Harry Allen – 20 years – working as a metal finisher in the automobile industry. Daniel and Myrtle Strickland were divorced in 1934 and she sold this house in 1937 to Clarence V. & Ruth A. Courtney.

Mr. and Mrs. Courtney lived in this house from 1937 until 1990, then it was transferred into their daughter’s name, JoAnne Courtney Bryan, and she sold it in 1990 to Lawrence L. Watkins, who still owns it today.

At the 1940 census Clarence C. Courtney was living here. He was 37 years old and employed as the principal of Maplewood Elementary school. Living with him was his wife Ruth – 37 years old; daughter Helen Jean – 13 years old; daughter JoAnne – 12 years old; and son Donald W. – 10 years old. In 1961 Mr. Courtney retired after 36 years of service to the Sylvania School System, working as a teacher, principal, acting superintendent, and then the assistant superintendent. During World War II he served as the Sylvania area Chief Air Raid Warden. In 1975 the Courtney’s celebrated 50 years of marriage and were still living here in this house on Erie Street. Mrs. Courtney died in 1988 and Mr. Courtney died in 1990 while still living here.

From 1990 through 2016, Mr. Watkins had rented the house out to Alan and Shannon Tucker, until just recently the current renters have moved in and they are responsible for removing all the over-grown growth from the front and sides of this old home.

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Toledo Ballet offers musical theatre intensive

Lisa Mayer

Michael Lang

Toledo Ballet will offer its annual summer Musical Theatre Intensive July 10 to 14.

Playbill listed performers Lisa Mayer and Michael Lang share their Broadway experience with star-struck performers ages 11 to 18. Using the hit musical, “Legally Blonde,” students will participate in Broadway style jazz, voice acting, scenes, choreography, and audition techniques.

Mayer serves as TB artistic and school director. Her Broadway credits include “Cats” (Sillabub and Victoria), “Carousel” at Lincoln Center, and “Beauty and the Beast,” where she performed the role of Belle at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She performed in Barry Manilow’s show “Harmon,” “Kiss Me Kate,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and “Wonderful Town” with Brooke Shields. She

has worked with Conan O’Brien, Regis Philbin, Kathy Lee Gifford and Rosie O’Donnell. She also currently serves as guest lecturer in University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre department.

Lang serves as Toledo Ballet resident director and choreographer. He performed for nearly a decade on Broadway where he met his wife, Lisa Mayer, in “Beauty and the Beast.” He has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, General Hospital, and Cold Case. During his tenure at Toledo Ballet, he has choreographed 10 original productions as well as “Spamalot,” “Anything Goes,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Les Misérables” for St. John’s Jesuit High School.

To register, go to www.toledoballet.org.

Cutting Edge Theatre Company presents “Luminous Lighting Soiree” on Saturday, July 8 on the second floor of Dermatology Associates located at 12780 Roachton Rd. in Perrysburg. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with performances at 7 p.m.

The event is a fundraiser to purchase new lighting equipment and will include hors d’oeuvres and drinks, a silent auction, company performances and the induction of the second winner of the “Friend of the Arts” award. Tickets are $35 per person and $65 per couple. Seating is limited to 75. For more information, call 419-704-6184 or visit www.cuttingedgetheatre.org.

Cutting Edge Theatre Company is a Sylvania based company. It received nine awards at the Northwest Regional competition at Owens Community College, competing against nine other theatres in the Toledo area.

Three judges from throughout the state gave critiques, awards, and ultimately an invitation to the state competition of the Ohio Community Theatre Association in Columbus that will take place over the Labor Day weekend.

For over 57 years, OCTA has provided support to community theatres through workshops, annual regional OCTAFests showcasing community theatre productions.

Cutting Edge Theatre Company to host fundraising event; wins nine awards

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Competition heats up for Pizza Palooza

Who has the best pizza in Northwest Ohio? That question will be answered at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and Centennial Terrace’s 7th annual Pizza Palooza. The event will take place at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. on

Friday, July 21, from 5 - 11 p.m. and Saturday, July 22, from 4 - 11 p.m.

An estimated crowd of over 12,000 guests is expected to attend and vote for their favorite pizza restaurant featuring both people’s and judge’s choice awards. The eight

Food Highlights PNC ZOOtoDO

vendors vying for the title of Best Pizza Restaurant in Northwest Ohio include: Amie’s Pizza Factory, Bambino’s Pizza & Subs, Cameo Pizza, Charlie’s Homemade Pizza, J-Cups Pizza, Jet’s Pizza, Mama Mary’s, and Vito’s Pizza and Subs. Guests will also be able to satisfy their sweet tooth at booths set up by Eston’s Bakery and Handel’s Ice Cream.

Attendees can vote at the Voting Booth until Saturday at 8 p.m. People’s Choice Awards will be presented at approximately 8:30 p.m. after votes are tallied.

New this year is the Hydration Station, which was implemented after temperatures reached extreme highs at last year’s event.

Guests will be able to seek shade in tented areas where they can cool down with water or enjoy a cool breeze from misting fans.

Local bands will entertain guests both Friday and Saturday evenings including: The Dave Carpenter Trio (The DC3), Distant Cousinz, Arctic Clam, Mikes with Mics, Booyah!, The Grape Smugglers and Black Swamp Rebels.

A Kid’s Zone will be open from 5 – 9 p.m. each day with face painting and activities provided by Over the Rainbow Early

For the Foodie

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/

Denis Chung, owner of Koto Buki, serves sushi and smiles to guests at the event.

Betsy Barone, of Rosie's Italian Grille, was one of 55 restaurant stations that participated in the PNC ZOOtoDO 2017.

–by Mary Helen Darah

Maple Syrup & Honey NATURE’S HEALTH FOOD

Hives are Locally Owned and Gathered - Sylvania, OH 419-824-3691 / 419-824-3749 or save@lourdes.edu

1/2 lb. 100% Pure Maple Syrup: $8.00 • 1 lb. 100% Pure Honey: $9.00 Mini Sweet Ohio Gift Pack: $14.95 (1/4 lb. honey in muth jar & 2.4 oz maple syrup in maple leaf jar) Sweet Ohio Gift Pack: $21.95 (l lb. honey in muth Jar & 1/2 lb. maple syrup) (Cash or checks accepted - Payable to S.A.V.E. Inc.) Money helps to promote environmental education on all levels.

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Learning Center, Sylvania YMCA/JCC, and the Toledo Zoo. Interactive activities will include a bounce house and inflatable obstacle course, train rides, and Dave & Busters’ Wheel of Fun. Guests of Pizza Palooza can also look forward to a caricature artist and will have the option to purchase glow sticks on site.

Admission to Pizza Palooza is $6 for adults, $4 for children 5 - 12, and free for children 4 and under. Advance tickets are available in the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce office located at 5632 N. Main St. in Sylvania. Pizza vendors will sell cheese or pepperoni and specialty pizza for $1.50 - $2 a slice with the option to purchase a whole pizza.

Presenting Sponsor for Pizza Palooza is Bobby Jorgensen’s Kistler Ford. Pizza Palooza is sponsored by the City of Sylvania, Paramount Health Care, Metamora State Bank, Sofo Foods, Heartland at ProMedica, ProMedica Flower Hospital, Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center, The VZN Group, and GroundSpeed™. Media Sponsors include 13ABC, iHeart Media, Sylvania AdVantage, Lamar Outdoor Advertising and Toledo City Paper.

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 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Monthly Luncheon740 Superior St., Toledo Thursday, July 13 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Meal includes beef or chicken gyros on pita bread, fries, 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.

Michigan Brewers Guild 20th Annual Summer Beer Festival Riverside Park, 2 East Cross St., Ypsilanti, Mich.

Friday, July 21, 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 22, 1-6 p.m.

Over 130 breweries and 1,000 Michigan-made craft beers to choose from and live music. Food for purchase.

Tickets: Friday $44, Saturday $49. mibeer.com/summer-festival Pizza Making for Kids 5th Street Pub Sylvania 5577 Monroe St. Saturdays, noon-2 p.m.

Bring your little chefs and they can build their own pizza with Chef Bruce. $5 per child. Sylvania Pub only.

5thstreetpub.com Ciao!’s 25th Annivesary Ciao! Ristorante 6064 Monroe St. Wednesday, July 26 Celebrate Ciao’s birthday with a special throwback menu from the restaurant’s alltime favorites. Live music and free cake.

Make reservations anytime between 5 and 10 p.m., 888-456-3463. ciaorestaurant.com

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Fresh strawberry recipes are the pick of the crop

Strawberry Balsamic Pie

BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Strawberry season is upon us. Those sweet and juicy little fruits are at the peak of perfection in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan as I am writing this column.

Their versatility allows them to be the star in Jennifer Ruple many recipes that are sweet or savory, and they have the bonus of being a superfood with many health benefits.

Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, and just eight of them contain more of the vitamin than an orange. Their delicate exterior is just a cover up for their powerful core which is an excellent source for fiber, potassium and antioxidants.

It’s not often that something this good is good for you, so pick all the strawberries you can while their sweet season lasts.

Strawberry Balsamic Pie

Everything you love about strawberry pie with the extra richness of balsamic vinegar and an apple.

Strawberry Barbecue Sauce

Homemade crust for a 9-inch, double-crust pie or 14.1-ounce package refrigerated pie crusts ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 pounds fresh strawberries, rinsed and quartered (5-6 cups) 1 small baking apple (such as Northern Spy or Golden Delicious) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 dashes Angostura bitters ¾ cup packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons ground arrowroot 2 grinds fresh black pepper, fine setting ½ teaspoon kosher salt Egg wash (1 large egg whisked with 1 teaspoon water and a pinch of salt) Demerara sugar, for finishing Have ready and refrigerated one pastrylined 9-inch pie pan and pastry round or lattice to top.

Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the granulated sugar over the strawberries. Stir gently to combine and allow the fruit to macerate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Peel the apple and shred on the large holes of a box grater. Drain the strawberries of excess liquid and combine with the shredded apple. Sprinkle on the balsamic vinegar and Angostura bitters.

In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, arrowroot, black pepper and salt.

Gently fold the mixture into the strawberry mixture. Pour the filling into refrigerated pie shell, arrange the lattice or pastry round on top, and crimp as desired.

Chill the pie in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, position the oven racks at the bottom and center positions, place a rimmed baking sheet on the bottom rack, and preheat the oven to 425 F. Brush the pastry with the egg wash.

Sprinkle with demerara sugar.

Place pie on rimmed baking sheet on the lowest rack of oven. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until pastry is set and beginning to brown.

Lower the oven temperature to 375 F, move the pie to the center oven rack, and continue to bake until the pastry is a deep golden brown and the juices are bubbling throughout, 35 to 40 minutes longer.

Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, 2 to 3 hours. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

(Recipe adapted from “The Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pie Book”)

Strawberry Barbecue Sauce

Skip the bottled version and spoon this fresh-from-the-garden sauce over grilled meats. Besides being delicious, its color and texture make it truly unique. For a chunkier sauce, puree for less time.

Yield: 3 cups 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries ½ cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon) 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon light brown sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Process strawberries, chili sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor until smooth, 15-20 seconds.

(Recipe from southernliving.com)

Strawberry Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

This bright and colorful salad is wonderful on its own, or give it an extra boost of protein by adding sliced grilled chicken or steak.

Servings: 4 ½ cup walnuts 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced 8 ounces baby lettuces Vinaigrette 1 shallot, peeled and quartered ¼ cup Champagne vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil In a blender, add vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Slowly stream oil into mixture and pulse until blended. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

(Vinaigrette recipe adapted from marthastewart.com)

Strawberry Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

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Visits Reverend Guitars

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Six Strings and an Attitude

Penny Haas, COO of Reverend, her husband, Ken Haas, the 'face' and CEO of Reverend, and their talented team create the unique guitar that is enjoyed by the professional musician as well as the novice player.

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I find it incredible that a company that began in a garage in East Detroit has become a global presence. Even more amazing is that all the magic happens right here in Sylvania.

Reverend Guitars, a brand that is desired by professionals in the music industry to the novice player, was launched by Joe Naylor in 1997. Naylor, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, created the first Reverend Guitar following years of experience in vintage guitar repair. It was an unusual design but obviously well received.

The company was purchased from the founder by Ken and Penny Haas, of Sylvania, in 2008. “My husband was working for him (Naylor) full-time,” recalled Penny Haas. “I was working for him as well on a very parttime basis at trade shows. We didn’t want to work for anyone else. We bought the company and hired him back as the designer.

The company had gotten very small due to the economy and other factors. We made it more stable and moved from our Michigan location to Sylvania where we live. It made sense to move here.”

Globetrotting

Although the guitars are made by Mirr Music, a boutique guitar manufacturer in South Korea, they return to Sylvania before being shipped domestically and all over the world. “We do what is called a set up,” explained Haas. “It is an extended quality control to make sure everything is just perfect. We make sure the frets are all level, restring them if needed, check to see if the bridges are working properly and clean them up before sending them to dealers and players all over the world, from Australia to Asia. Our guitars are in every continent except Antarctica.”

Team players

Penny Haas believes that a strong team is the key to their success. “My husband, Ken, is the CEO and face of the company,” she

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The Savvy Sylvanian finds six strings and gets an attitude at the global company headquarters, located in Sylvania.

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Chris Zielinski serves as warehouse manager.

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Kevin Tufts is shipping manager. Seth Anderson, also a guitar tech, plays the guitar, bass, drums, and is a DJ. I heard mention of his “epic beard” but sadly he was not to be found during my visit. Doug Wuellner rounds out the team with his technical skills and is also known for his gifted guitar playing. Two other team members, Johnny Cola and Nick Malamis, are continually on the road representing the brand at guitar and trade shows.

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stated. “He does a lot of the traveling. He also does a live Facebook session from our location in Sylvania on Fridays at 11 a.m. and meets with artists and dealers. Ken is our fearless leader.” Other team members include Zack Green, who owns a collection of roughly 50 guitars and is head of the tech team that inspects and initials every guitar before it heads out the door. It is his initials

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The company has sold guitars to members of The Cure, Tito Jackson, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins and numerous up and coming artists in the music industry.

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I truly enjoyed my visit to Reverend Guitars, and I must admit, I was inspired to ditch my archaic guitar for a Reverend, six strings and as much of an attitude as a middle-aged mom can muster.

Zalfa Dulbs

Zakie (Zalfa) Dulbs, 94, passed away June 3, 2017, at Promedica Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. Zakie was born in Central Falls, R.I. April 3, 1923, to Saline and Alia Zalfa, who originated from Damascus, Syria. Zakie, her two brothers and four sisters, were firstgeneration born here in the United States.

Zakie owned and operated, Zakie’s Beauty Studio in Pawtucket, R.I. for 10 years. During that time, she won the state hairdressing contest. On Feb. 27, 1965, she married Richard O. Dulbs and in 1966 had their only child Richard Z. Dulbs.

In 1966, Richard and Zakie moved to Sylvania, Ohio. After moving to Sylvania, Zakie became a member of St. Joseph Church.

She was very active in the community where she was a member of Project Hope, The Women’s League of Ohio (The Coterie Chapter), a life time member of the Flower Hospital Auxiliary and Toledo Symphony, a member of Lourdes University Auxiliary and a member and avid golfer at Highland Meadows Golf Club. Zakie was a competitive golfer. She was a member of the 9 Holers and

18 Holers at Highland Meadows. She was also very passionate about Sylvania and the trees in the city. One year she entered a contest in Sylvania to pick out the largest tree. She wound up finding the second largest tree in the city. She was very proud of her accomplishments and loved to tell us all about them. She was a tenacious woman, her tenacity got her husband an honorary lifetime membership at Highland Meadows.

Zakie is survived by her husband, Richard O., son Richard Z. and her sister Jean Gianini.

Zakie was blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law Donna J. (Keeler) Dulbs and her two sons, AJ and Noah Simpson. reebfuneralhome.com.

Norma Gibson

Norma (Partin) Gibson, 85, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away June 7, 2017, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, Ohio.

Norma was employed with the Vroman Ice Cream Company before retiring to lead a full life helping people at nursing homes. Her faith and family were the most important things to her. Norma was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church She is survived by her daughters Sherry Flannagan; Terri (Roy) Binkley; son Brian (Sherry) Gibson; grandchildren Matthew (Robin) Shepherd, Heather (Phil) Kessler,

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Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the First Missionary Baptist Church, Holland, Ohio.

Jean Pascoe

Jean Pascoe, 91, passed away June 10, 2017, after living an adventure filled life. She was born in Galien, Mich., but ended up traveling the world with the love of her life, Ed Pascoe. Salutatorian of her senior class, she graduated from Galien High school and attended University of Michigan for a year before marrying Ed and settling down in Fort Wayne, Ind. Ed was transferred by Dana Corporation to Toledo, Ohio. Together they eventually lived in both Taipei, Taiwan, and Seoul, South Korea, while Ed worked for Dana International. They also traveled the world for both business and pleasure.

Ed Pascoe Sr. died in 1994. Jean is survived by her children Shari Pascoe Wentz (Don) of Livermore, CA, Ed Pascoe Jr. (Lesley) of Carmel, Ind., and Linda Pascoe Adams (Joe) of Toledo, Ohio, and her sister, Janet Brezen of Dowagiac, Mich. Jean has eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to the The Stratford at West Clay in Carmel, Ind., for its loving care in her later years. Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com.

Robert Petersen

Robert, or “Pete” as he was more commonly known, of Toledo, Ohio, age 70, passed away June 7, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He born in New York City on Sept.

18, 1946, to Emil & Margaret (Kaven) Petersen.

He grew up in Wyckoff, N.J. and graduated from Ramapo High School in 1964. He proudly served in the U. S. Air Force after

graduation and he spent four years as a medic. He was honorably discharged, went to nursing school, and graduated from Riverside Hospital School of Nursing in 1974.

He worked in the emergency room at St. Vincent's Hospital with Life Flight for 3 ½ years as a flight nurse, being one of the “originals,” and he later worked in the emergency department at UTMC, where he retired in 2003. He enjoyed travelling and he was an avid reader, scuba diver, stamp collector, and audiophile. He was also a member of the American Legion. He was in poor health during his retirement, but remained active and social despite his limitations.

He was predeceased by his parents, Emil and Margaret Petersen, and survived by his daughter Julie Petersen, his brother John (Pam) Petersen, his nieces Heather Post and Melissa (Bryan) Young, a great-niece, a greatnephew, and several aunts and cousins who reside in New Jersey. Online condolences may be offered to the family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Katherine Hesselbart

Katherine Lucille Hesselbart, 90, of Sylvania passed away at her home on June 28, 2017. Katherine was born in Toledo, Ohio, on June 12, 1927 to Walter and Selma Fleeger.

She was a lifelong member of Epiphany Lutheran Church. Katherine worked as a teller at the Sylvania Savings Bank where she met her beloved husband of 45 years, Stanley R. Hesselbart. Subsequently she worked for many years as a bookkeeper for her brothers at Fleeger's Pro Hardware. She was cherished for her cooking skills; her pies and homemade candies were loved by all. She enjoyed golfing and was a longtime member of Highland Meadows Golf Course.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Walter and Selma Fleeger, her husband; Stanley R Hesselbart, her brothers; Walter, Paul, and Gene (Margaret) Fleeger.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Mildred Fleeger, her children; Glenn (Karen), Pamela and Brian, her grandchildren; Andrew, Nathan (Tiffany) and Frank; Great grandchildren Jonah and Hope, and treasured nieces; Karen Reny, Jan Fleeger, Cindy Yoder, and Laura Koenig.

Those wishing to leave a memorial may wish to consider Epiphany Lutheran Church. www.reebfuneralhome.com

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Edward Smith

Edward A. “Eddie” “Smitty” Smith age 75, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away May 26, 2017, at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, Ohio. Ed was born Nov. 28, 1941, to Lucy (Mae Glaze) and Ben E. Smith Jr. He graduated from Holland (Springfield) High School in 1959 and was employed by Dana in Toledo, Ohio, retiring in 1993 after 30 plus years. He married Sue Schofield in 1962 and they had two sons.

He was a member of Sylvania United Church of Christ, past governor of Sylvania Moose Lodge #1579, the Cousino “Club,” member of UAW Local 12, and the Dux Motor Cycle Club. Ed enjoyed going to Oak Shade Raceway on Saturday nights but his passion was time spent with his family and grandchildren watching all their sporting and school activities.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sue Smith, of 48 years and brother Michael E. Smith.

Ed is survived by his loving family, sons, David A and Benjamin E. (Donna) Smith III, twin grandsons, Skyler and Jacob and granddaughter Anna, all of Toledo, and his sister Michelle Rindon, of El Paso, Tex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Daniel Sullivan

Daniel D. “Danny” Sullivan, 36, of Sylvania Township, Ohio, passed away June 6, 2017. Danny was born in Jackson, Mich., July 31, 1980, to parents Larry and Kathryn Sullivan. He was a 1998 graduate of Northview High School where he was a member of the marching band.

Danny earned several dietetic degrees from The University of Toledo, Owens State Community College, and Bowling Green State University. He was employed for 12 years at Kingston Care Center, Sylvania, Ohio, where he left as a dietary technician. Danny then completed his internship to become a Registered Dietician at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich. He was currently employed as a Registered Dietician with Sodexo/Promedica at The Provincial House, Adrian, Mich.

He is survived by his loving parents and sister Sarah Kutz of Westlake, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider Nature’s Nursery, P.O. Box 2395, Whitehouse, Ohio.

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Luann Szalkowski

Luann L. Szalkowski, 58, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away, June 6, 2017.

She was born Aug. 18, 1958, to parents Tom and Betty (Heilman) Szalkowski, and they preceded her in death. She grew up in Waterville, Ohio. After graduating from high school Luann moved to southern California to pursue a career as a sales representative in the trucking industry.

Luann is survived by her sister and brother Julie and Tim Szalkowski; and niece and nephews Andrea, Corey, and Kyle. She will be truly missed.

Donations to Paws & Whiskers Shelter, 32 Hillwyck Dr., Toledo, OH 43615 or tributes to the family would be appreciated.

Teresa Rose Van Hove

Teresa Rose Van Hove, of Riga, Mich., passed away June 1, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 11, 1925, in Temperance, Mich., to George and Carrie (Nusbaum) Komorowski.

Teresa married George J. Van Hove in 1946 and enjoyed 47 years of marriage until he passed in 1993. Besides raising five children, Teresa also farmed. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Temperance, Mich., and a member of Christian Mothers.

Teresa was a Lion’s Den volunteer, member of the Ladies Auxiliary Whiteford Fire Department #2, and loved playing cards with family and friends.

Left to cherish Teresa’s memory are her daughters Patricia (Patrick Hinde) Rank; Nancy Hansen; Linda Driscoll; son Richard (Sharon) Van Hove; grandchildren Ryan (Carrie), Julie (Delton), Dawn (Aaron), Megan (Arjay), Dustin (Anna), Derrick (Julie), David (Candice), Joseph (Caitlin); sister Kathleen Seromik; brother George (Rosemarie) Komorowski; daughter-in-law Phyllis Van Hove. Teresa was preceded in death by husband, George, and son Henry Van Hove; grandchildren Melissa and Peter, son-in-laws Roger Hansen; David Driscoll Sr.; sisters Helen and Mary Sadoski; Julie Rochowiak; Lucy McDonald; brothers Fr. Louie O.S.F.S., Karl, Steven, Lawrence Komorowski; in-laws Jerry (Margie) Van Hove; Chuck (Adeline) Vergote.

Those wishing to give a memorial in Teresa’s memory may wish to consider St. Anthony Catholic Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be offered to the Van Hove family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Deborah Vargo

Deborah Joan Vargo, Ph.D., R.N.; 64, passed on June 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. Deborah was born June 28, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to Adelbert and Dorothy Mutchler, who preceded her in death.

Deborah met the love of her life, Albert, in 1974, and they married in 1980. They had one daughter together, Sara Anne. She was an avid gardener and loved sharing flowers with those she cared about. It was not unusual to find her welcoming friends and colleagues with a bouquet of flowers. She also enjoyed traveling, especially a recent Hawaiian cruise with her family. Deborah was a dedicated mother, which involved many weekends traveling to horse shows, tennis matches, and other activities involving her daughter, who she absolutely adored. She also loved spending afternoons with her grand-pup Moose.

Dr. Vargo’s extensive 45-year nursing legacy began in 1972 as a licensed practical nurse.

Along the way, she earned a BSN from the University of Toledo, an MSN from the Medical College of Ohio, and her Ph.D. from Akron University in 2009. She worked as an infectious disease practitioner for St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, for 17 years, where she also worked as staff nurse for many years.

In 1995, she began a 19-year teaching career at Lourdes University, first as a faculty member then later as the director of the MSN program.

In July 2014, she became the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health at Madonna University in Livonia, Mich. Dr. Vargo led the College of Nursing and Health through a successful Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education visit, leading to a 10-year accreditation for the College of Nursing. She also launched Madonna University’s premier Health Sciences Program. She was involved in several professional organizations, including Sigma Theta Tau, which recently bestowed upon her its outstanding leadership award.

Dr. Vargo was also a Certified Nurse Educator,

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a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and was a reviewer for the American Association of Collegiate Nursing. She was a quiet, skilled, and incredibly talented role model for her faculty members.

She is survived by her husband, Albert; her daughter Sara; her sister Beverly (Michael) Basiger, and her brother David (Mary) Mutchler. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Dr. Timothy Kasunic and the staff at Toledo Clinic Oncology, the doctors and staff at Mercy Radiation Oncology, and the Hickman Center at Flower Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Lungevity Foundation (228 South Wabash Avenue, Ste. 700, Chicago, Ill. 60604), a lung cancer-focused nonprofit.

Carmel Dinnebeil

Carmel Louise Dinnebeil passed away June 12, 2017, in her home. Carmel was born in Union, N.J. Daughter of Norman John Ollinger (Mobile, Alabama) and Carmel Alice (Cluery) Ollinger (Buffalo, NY.) She married Louis Thomas Dinnebeil of Hackensack, N.J. and they were married for over fifty years before he died in 2001.

Carmel is survived by her four sons Douglas Dinnebeil, wife Laurie (Pollock) Dinnebeil, their two children with four grandchildren; Gary Dinnebeil, wife Missy (O’Connell) Dinnebeil (deceased), their two sons; Stephen Dinnebeil, and former wife Jeannie (Schwartz) Dinnebeil, their son and daughter; and son Lee Dinnebeil, wife Jean (Campbell) Dinnebeil and their son. Carmel was great-grandmother to four and grandmother to seven.

Her very full set of life experiences spanned volunteering for the American Defense League and serving as a seaplane pilot in 1945 during WWII. She attended Parson School of Design in N.Y. and Fairleigh Dickenson University in N.J. She worked as a secretary for several companies in New Jersey and was also a key punch operator for Ford Motor Company.

Carmel worked for the Electrolux Corporation, earning the honor of being the #1 saleswoman for many years. Carmel loved painting with oils and acrylics and loved selling and gifting her unique artistic style paintings to family and friends. Carmel always thought of others first and as a devoted Roman Catholic. She was a devout follower of Jesus and always tried to serve others as He did.

Arrangements were entrusted to Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania, Ohio. Her family would appreciate your prayers. reebfuneralhome.com.

Priscilla Niranjan

Priscilla Niranjan, age 65, passed away June 10, 2017, at her daughter's home in Sylvania, Ohio. She was born June 6, 1952, in Chennai, India, to Alfred and Stella Thangaiah, the youngest of eight children. A longtime educator, Priscilla was working as the principal of St. Thomas English Church in Madras, India.

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband, Manohara Niranjan; son John Niranjan and his wife, Anu Niranjan; daughter Dr. Shalini Niranjan and her husband, Reno Varghese; four grandchildren; and numerous family members in India and the United States.

Bikers race in downtown Sylvania

TJ Mulachi and his sister Mya proudly display their finishing ribbons after completing the children’s race once around the course.

Marco and Luca Carreras compete each year in the Sylvania bicycle race that draws bikers from all around the area.

Brian Schroyer and his daughter Blake along with Don DiBartolomea and Justin Reynolds of Spoke Life Cycle are available to help all of the cyclists.

Tony and Judy Daksiewicz of Brighton, Mich., and their granddaughters Stephanie and Samantha cheer on their son and father Robbie in the 1 p.m. race.

Justin Ballard cools off his son Gavin with a cold bottle of water while his daughter Abby follows suit after the kids bike race.

Jami Mishka, Dick Mudd, Jason Mishka, Catie Riker, Jason Hickey and Kari Sharp enjoy the Sylvania Bike Race from a comfy vantage spot.

Taylor McFadden sells water and lemonade to bike riders and spectators along Maplewood Avenue with help from his dad George McFadden and Cara Douglas.

Riders come around the corner of Phillips and Maplewood avenues during the seventh annual Sylvania Cycling Classic on June 18. The full day of USA Cycling sanctioned bike racing is around Burnham Park.

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Dan Ellis learns about the Driven by Courage raffle from Tana Ohneck of Toledo Memorial Park.

Tracy Perry sells 50/50 raffle tickets to Jeremy Gilles and his children Jensen, Jaden and Keagyn.

ML Becker and Nancy Minns talk with Chelsea Nye and her father, Assistant Chief Chris Nye.

Brian Schroyer grabs a stack of pancakes to take back to his staff at Spoke Life Cycles.

Julie Smith and her mother, Dorothy, talk with Fire Chief Mike Ramm.

Nicholas and Macina Scalzo sell 50/50 tickets to Tom Falvey.

Zack Miramontes ladles syrup on pancakes for Jim Comstock and Joe Beth Daniels.

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Sylvania School Board makes staff appointments The Sylvania Schools Board of Education voted to name Dr. Adam Fineske as Superintendent of Sylvania Schools. The BOE had named Dr. Fineske Interim Superintendent when Scott Nelson announced last month that he’d be stepping down as the district’s leader on July 31 after more than 18 years with the school system, including two years as superintendent.

Fineske has been with Sylvania Schools for 17 years and has moved up through the ranks from teacher to an assistant principal, to a principal, to curriculum director, and to assistant superintendent. The two-year contract begins Aug. 1.

Board members approved five administrative appointments:

Tim Zieroff’s promotion from Arbor Hills Junior High principal to assistant superintendent.

Melissa McDonald’s promotion from Arbor Hills assistant principal to Arbor Hills principal.

Josh Tyburski’s promotion from Whiteford Elementary principal to McCord Junior High principal.

Andrew Duncan has been hired as Whiteford Elementary principal. He had served as principal at Toledo Public Schools’ Glendale-Feilbach Elementary.

Kyle Lacy has been named Arbor Hills assistant principal. He had served as a middle school principal at Patrick Henry Local Schools.

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St. Ursula alum received Glass City Federal Credit Union scholarship

Monica Ruma Monica Ruma, a 2014 St. Ursula Academy High School graduate, is the recipient of one

of five $1,000 scholarships awarded by Glass City Federal Credit Union to area students who are attending a two or four year accredited post-secondary institution during the 2017-18 school year. Scholarship applicants were required to write and submit an essay, and the winning recipients were selected by a panel of community business representatives.

A Sylvania resident, Ruma is currently enrolled as an industrial design major at the University of Cincinnati. As a UC student, she is involved in Design for America and serves on the Samburg 3-D printing council and the Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning Tribunal.

She also participated in a design co-op in New York City in the spring of 2017.

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St. Joseph’s plays host to teacher professional development institute

Area Manager Stephanie Hargens of Catapult Learning, visits with Coordinator of Instruction at Diocese of Toledo Peggy Riehl.

On June 20 and 21, over 100 teachers from School Sylvania, the Diocese of Toledo hopes across the Diocese of Toledo headed to St. to foster a cooperative approach to these Joseph Middle School in Sylvania for a two-day important issues that all Catholic schools face.

Professional Development Institute presented It is a chance for teachers from parish schools

by Catapult Learning. Teachers were divided of all sizes and communities to share their into small groups according to grade level. The experiences and ideas for one common topics of discussion, determined by what purpose–to advance the mission of Catholic Diocesan principals identified as “most education. relevant” for today’s Catholic schools, include St. Joseph School Sylvania teachers were in attendance for this professional development classroom differentiation and special needs. opportunity. St. Joseph School, located at 5411 The first of this two-day Institute explored South Main St. in Sylvania, is an education the challenges that a mixed-ability classroom ministry of St. Joseph Parish. With an can present and strategies teachers can use to enrollment of approximately 400 students in maximize student growth. The second day kindergarten through eighth grade and 80 covered identifying and understanding the students in preschool, it is the largest needs of students receiving special education elementary school in the Diocese of Toledo. services. By hosting one event at St. Joseph

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Jenna Holzscheiter is a Northview High School Musician of the Week. Jenna has been a member of the Northview Band programs all four years of high school. She has held leadership roles throughout her career at NV. As a librarian, head quartermaster, and teacher aide, Jenna has helped in the daily operation of the band program. Her valuable service is much needed and much appreciated by both the directors and the other students.

As a member of the top band, she has demonstrated strong musicianship. Jenna has been a member of Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra Winds, Pep Band, Marching Band, and has performed in numerous honors festivals and solo events. She is also involved in Interact. Jenna is the daughter of Dave and Ami Holzscheiter.

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Josh Losie, a Northview Musician of the Week, has been an involved and talented member of the Northview Band and Choir programs all four years of high school. Josh has demonstrated leadership and great musicianship throughout his time at NV. Josh has been a member of Acap choir, theatre and musical productions, marching band, pep band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, Jazz Cats, jazz band, and has performed successfully in numerous OMEA honors groups. Josh is a multiinstrumentalist, showing his talents in voice, tuba, and trombone.

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A STUDENT SPEAKS Part 2 of the Colorado Trip This carefree attitude was also visible in Boulder, a much more mod city, where the University of Colorado is located.

My grandfather warned me “everyone Libby Stupica would look fit and happy.” He couldn’t have been more correct.

Walking down the main street, checking out local boutiques and coffee shops, I realized that everyone was glowing. Just like in Nederland, I sensed no rush to get from Point

A to Point B, but rather to breathe deeply as you conquered the day. I visited a boutique with a rooftop garden, overlooking mountains that could have easily been the focus of a famous painting. Outside, in the middle of the square, a man was using petals and leaves against the wet surface of a rock to create different artwork. He stayed there all day, allowing children to help him move the petals and also readjusting it himself. Near to him, a couple sang and played two string instruments I had never seen before. I felt alive surrounded by the happiest people in the world.

Finally, at the end of the week, we decided to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Upon arriving at the visitor center, a couple of men grilling hot dogs offered them to everyone free of charge. I also spotted a table set up with local antiques for sale, and a woman with

Children’s Theatre Workshop plans tour The Children’s Theatre Workshop has a new program for Toledo theatre audiences: a theatre for young audiences tour. Professional adult actors will perform “The Imaginators”, a one-hour play by Dwayne Hartford, for child audiences all over northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

“The Imaginators” is about three children creating a fantastic adventure and defeating a terrible monster using whatever they find in their garage; the play celebrates imagination, cooperation, and playtime. “The Imaginators” features local actors Haven Bradam as the uptight Anne, Griffin Coldiron as the goodnatured Tim, Jalesa Earby as the imaginative Nina, and Patrick Mahood as the mysterious William. Mahood will also feature as the puppeteer for the Mooklecratz, the terrifying monster that Anne, Tim, and Nina must overcome.

CTW’s tour of “The Imaginators” premieres

at the Toledo Botanical Gardens on July 10, and Aug.14, at 6 p.m. at the Garden. Tickets are $5 for children 18 years and younger, and $7 for adults. Proceeds from the tickets benefit Children’s Theatre Workshop and the Toledo Botanical Gardens.

“The Imaginators” is available for booking throughout the summer months and will start performing for schools on Fridays starting Sept. 8, 2017-May 25, 2018. For information on booking “The Imaginators”, visit www.ctwtoledo.org/touring or email office@ctwtoledo.org.

Children’s Theatre Workshop was able to start the touring program thanks to a generous $10,000 grant from the Toledo Rotary Foundation to purchase the touring van.

For additional information, contact the CTW office at office@ctwtoledo.org or call at 419-244-5061.

a canvas painting the view of the mountains behind her. Inside, we found art made by many local artists where we discussed art pieces with the artists who made them. I felt so welcome here. It invited all sorts of people, travelers and artists alike, to stop, eat, and enjoy the company of others. I loved it.

When we arrived at Estes Park, my mom, sister and I took a hike on a trail around Lily Lake. We strayed off the path to climb rocks and reach various lookout points where we took the most photographs of the trip. We also drove to the “2 miles above sea level” lookout within Rocky Mountain National Park. We drove up the mountain for about 12 minutes before arriving at the highest point in the park, which overlooked snowy mountains

and green grass below. As we winded our way out of the park, fields of elk greeted us at every turn. Unfortunately, we couldn’t stay forever and soon made our way back to Black Hawk to pack for our return flight.

Needless to say, our time in Colorado ended too quickly. I decided I could spend every single day of my life hiking various paths and stopping at local diners for a bite to eat, as long as those Colorado mountains were always surrounding me. I joked with my mom that I planned on moving there when I grow up, and I’m starting to think of that as a highly probable option. As for now, I have incredible memories with my grandpa in the state he wanted to share with his granddaughters.

Sylvania Supports Special Olympics

Kay Chirgott with son Steve and Toshiko Lyons with son Edmund came out for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

Both Sylvania and Sylvania Township law enforcement members as well as Mayor Craig Stough were in downtown Sylvania to begin the annual torch run for Special Olympics.

—by Mary Helen Darah

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Summer Science Class

Lourdes Upward Bound program receives funds The U.S. Department of Education has renewed funding for the Lourdes University Upward Bound program. During the five-year grant period, Lourdes will receive $1,287,500 or $257,500 each year. The renewal is effective Sept. 1, 2017, through Aug. 31, 2022. The U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound program was established in 1965 to help American high school students attain a postsecondary education.

“We are pleased to continue offering this vital program to students enrolled at Waite and Woodward High Schools. In addition to the standard program activities, this renewal

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Lourdes University Summer Science Camp is now in session. Youngsters are exploring the ways of science in fire, air, soil and water to build a better science future.

funding provides for a residential immersion component allowing rising seniors to receive the full college experience,” says Tonya Colbert, Director of the Lourdes Upward Bound program.

Each year, up to 50 Waite and Woodward High School students will participate in the program. Throughout the academic year, they will receive academic instruction and tutoring and participate in a six-week summer program on the Lourdes University campus.

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Lourdes received $2M grant from HRSA Lourdes University announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has granted nearly $2 million in funding, over four academic years, to the institution’s College of Nursing. Designed to increase nursing progression, graduation rates and retention in practice for students who are from diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds, the program specifically serves those from racial and ethnic minorities who are underrepresented among registered nurses.

Thirty-four percent of Lourdes University undergraduate nursing students are firstgeneration college students and 32 percent are minority students. According to Fall 2016 data, 44 percent of all Lourdes nursing majors have high rates of low income.

Throughout the four-year grant period, Lourdes University will receive funding to assist new and returning undergraduate nursing majors. The HRSA-funded INSPIRE (Increasing Nursing Student Professionalism, Integrity, Resilience and Engagement) Program is effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2021. In the past 10

years, Lourdes University’s College of Nursing has received more than $12 million in funding from HRSA and other federal, state and private funders.

“The INSPIRE Program will use evidence-based, interdisciplinary, multilevel partnership models, approaches and strategies that will guide the interventions and achievement of program goals to impact students, faculty, staff and practicing nurses within the community,” says Lourdes University President Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek.

“Ultimately, the residents of our region will be better served by a diverse nursing workforce that is responsive to their needs.”

The INSPIRE Program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under D19HP30848 Nursing Workforce Diversity for $1,967,599.

This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates, a nonprofit dedicated to helping make college a reality, has awarded $210,000 to Lourdes University as part of its 2017-2019 Dash Emergency Grant program for four-year colleges.

Designed to assist low-income students to cover unexpected, non-academic emergency expenses, the grant program seeks to keep these students in school at better rates and graduate in larger numbers.

“In addition to Lourdes’ student support programs, the Great Lakes grant allows us to better assist these students in their time of need – whether it is to cover an unexpected car repair or medical bill,” says Ms. Alisa

Smith, Director of Retention and Student Success. “We are thrilled to be selected by Great Lakes to partner with them as they extend this successful program to four-year colleges.”

The Office of Retention and Student Success will administer the grant program and award funding. In the first year, Lourdes will match 10 percent of grant funding, and in the second year, 15 percent. A total of $225,000 will be available to students during the two-year grant period.

Fifty-three percent of Lourdes University undergraduate students are first-generation, 45 percent receive Pell grants and 25 percent are minority students.

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Baseball Nicknames: A Matter of Mythology

Double Duty Radcliffe.

I’ll lead with my favorite of Patrick Anders all time. It just rolls off the tongue, like a folk song. “This land is your land.” “Double Duty Radcliffe.” It was given by Damon Runyon of “Guys and Dolls” fame to one of the finest Negro Leaguers ever. Radcliffe, one surreal 1932 doubleheader, caught a shutout from Satchel Paige and followed it up with a shutout of his own. There you have it Double Duty.

Every baseball fan has their favorite nickname the way every pastor has his favorite Bible verse. And, like different denominations, fans of different teams can point to different names with pride. Yankees fans can cite the Yankee Clipper, Mr. October, and Mr. November. Red Sox fans will counter with the Smokey Joe, the Splendid Splinter, and Big Papi.

Indians fans like myself? We may only have two championships, but we have multitudes of nickname to boast about: The Heater from Van Meter, the Boy Manager, Sudden Sam, the Human Rain Delay, Dr. Smooth...

Some nicknames are small. Pete Alexander, Cap Anson, Rock Raines. Some nicknames are

long. In fact, some of the greatest nicknames are long. Arlie Latham, early Cardinals third baseman, the “Freshest Man on Earth.” Yankee stud Earle Combs, the “Kentucky Colonel.”

And the venerable Bob Ferguson, infielder of the 1870s, who carried the incredible moniker “Death to Flying Things.”

Nicknames can be descriptors. Silent Mike Tiernan, Giants. Silent Bob Meusel, Yankees.

Silent Jake Volz, Braves. Big Jim Sheehan, Giants, Big Bill Steele, Cardinals, Big Ed Stevens, Pirates.

Nicknames can tell of heritage. The Flying Dutchman (Honus Wagner), Irish (Earl Harrist), Germany (William Schaefer).

Nicknames can tell of home states and towns.

The Millville Meteor (Mike Trout), Louisiana Lightning (Ron Guidry), and the Arkansas Hummingbird (Lon Warneke).

But above all, nicknames are fun, the way baseball itself is fun. I scroll through Baseball Reference’s database of nicknames, and I am moved to smile. Sassafras Winter, Red Sox. David “Captain America” Wright, Mets. Richie “The Gravedigger” Hebner, Pirates. Hot Potato Hamlin, Dodgers. Mark “Amazing” Grace, Cubs. Fun stuff.

Nicknames connect generations, binding the Sultan of Swat to the Sheriff of Swattingham, the Big Train to the Cole Train, Lima Time to Prime Time. It brings baseball back to its roots - juvenile names suggest a child’s game, a younger time when the days were longer and we had everything ahead of us.

And that’s the Long Jim Holdsworth and Shorty Glenn Crawford of it.

U12 Silver State Runner-ups

Lourdes lacrosse player represents U.S. Lourdes lacrosse team captain and senior nursing student, Jaafer Ismail added another notch to his list of accomplishments. This spring, his coach Patrick Yannarelli recommended him to play on one of the United States of America Athletes International team in Melbourne, Australia.

Ismail joined a team of other lacrosse players from around the country coached by Curtis Gilbert of Berry College in Berry, Georgia. “We had time for two practice sessions during the 12-day stay. One of our challenges was to learn to play together very quickly as we were playing against teams that have been together for many years,” he said.

According to Ismail, his team played four games, featuring some of the best players in Australia. “We played well considering we all had just met and we were successful winning two of our four games,” he noted. “Australians play the game a bit differently, so we also had to adapt to their style of playing to stay in the game,” he recalled.

“Everyone on my team was very competitive and we wanted to win, of course. But, most important, we all wanted to play the best we could and represent our country well,” he said.

Ismail was able to spend the second half of the trip sightseeing and exploring Melbourne and the surrounding area. “One of the greatest thrills I had was being able to hold a koala bear,” he remembered.

Ismail also was able to attend an Australian football game termed “footy” and learned to surf, as well.

Jaafer Ismail “This was one of the greatest experience of my life,” Ismail said. “And, it was great meeting people from all over our country as well as many people from Australia,” he said.

L-R: Players Tristan Schuerman, Chase Kirk, Astin Morman, Eli Klockowski, Brandon Swope, A.J. D'Amore, Dayne Snapp, Joey Eidi, Evan McKeand, Joey Suwinski and Gavin Johns with their coaches Bret Johns and Brad Suwinski.

The team took second in a recent baseball tourney against many travel groups from around Ohio.

Golfing for Scholars

L-R: Don Paxton, Doug Paxton, Dave Patlin and Larry Davis were the 2016 St. Stephens’ Golfing for Scholars golf tourney winners, This is the third year that St. Stephen Lutheran Church will hold its scholarship fundraiser. The golf outing will be at The Legacy by Arthur Hills in Ottawa Lake, Mich. on Saturday, Aug. 12 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

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Inducted into Circle

Sr. Suzette Fisher, SND, was awarded the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome’s first affiliate Circle of Excellence Award in Washington, D.C. Sr. Suzette is a co-founder of Double ARC, an organization serving children with FASD and their families through education, intervention, and advocacy. She is currently director of client services for the nonprofit, which is a ministry sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Sr. Suzette received the award for her “outstanding efforts in the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.”

Named Sigma Chi International Sweetheart

Mileage Man

Sylvanian Michael Bonnar has made remarkable strides in his efforts at fitness in the Wildwood Preserve Metropark Trail Challenge.

Bonnar received a Fitbit as a Christmas gift in 2015 and has been hitting the pavement ... and the park ever since. He has walked more that 3,300 miles since receiving the device. His greatest mileage was a one-day or more accurately, seven-hour, total of 45,204 steps (21 miles). Bonnar, a retiree who previously worked at Modern Builders Supply, reached his goal of 150 miles in the first 18 days of the challenge.

Anne Wolens, shares a proud moment with her daughter Allisen Hagemeyer. The Southview High School alumna and recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati, was named the Sigma Chi Fraternity's 2017 to 2019 International Sweetheart. The announcement came on June 23, at the 81st Grand Chapter at the Omni Providence Hotel in Providence, R.I. Sigma Chi Fraternity has encouraged its members to achieve true friendship, equal justice and learning since its inception in 1855.

Hagemeyer will act as an ambassador for Sigma Chi for the next two years. She will participate in philanthropic and key events, and interact with undergraduates and their chapters. Hagemeyer graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in architecture. She served as a co-op project designer while in college at Wentz Design of Cincinnati. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, where she served as trip chairman, and volunteers for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Opiate addiction talk planned at The Toledo Clinic partnership with Sylvania Branch Library “Fighting Heroin: The Heroin/Opiate from eight in 2010 to 215 in 2015.

Central Michigan progressing Epidemic … What is it, What Can I Do?” will Harbor Behavioral Health, affiliate of be offered at the Sylvania Branch of the Toledo ProMedica, is a leading mental health This March, in light of the closures of established primary care training programs in Northwest Ohio, The Toledo Clinic and Central Michigan University announced a new partnership that will renew the region’s connections with future physicians. Beginning in 2017, as part of the CMU College of Medicine’s Comprehensive Community

Clerkship Program, medical students will participate in a six-month rotation with established primary care physicians in northwest Ohio. Plans for the program are moving forward, and representatives of The Toledo Clinic and CMU were available to discuss the progress on Wednesday, June 21 at The Toledo Clinic, 4235 Secor Road.

Participating primary care physicians were available for discussion. Due to recent events, The Toledo Clinic felt it was imperative to establish and accentuate the placement of future family physicians to meet the needs of the community. Meanwhile, the CMU College of Medicine’s charter calls for it to promote community-focused care, making CMU an ideal academic partner for this endeavor.

The Toledo Clinic is an independent partnership of over 180 physicians and 70 additional medical providers with a long and successful history in the training of medical students and residents. As “community educators,” The Toledo Clinic allows students to see how private practice can thrive in the era of corporate medicine. The CMU College of Medicine is the nation’s 137th medical school.

Its mission is to prepare physicians focused on improving access to high-quality health care with an emphasis on rural and medically underserved regions.

The College celebrated the graduation of its first class of students in May 2017.

Lucas County Public Library on Wednesday, July 12, from 7-8 p.m. at 6749 Monroe Street, Sylvania.

Harbor Behavioral Health, with support from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County, is partnering with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library to bring awareness and education to the community through one-hour presentations open to the public. Attendees will learn about the epidemic, the impact it has on communities and families, how to access treatment, and how to be a part of the solution.

The number of heroin and opioid related drug overdose deaths in counties served by the Lucas County Coroner’s Office has increased

provider in northwest Ohio, serving over 23,000 individuals annually. Harbor employs over 650 employees in 28 locations across Lucas, Wood and Defiance counties. Services include counseling, psychiatry services, alcohol and other drug assessment, prevention and treatment, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, and partial hospitalization. The mission to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families by providing the highest quality compassionate care possible has been Harbor’s purpose for over 100 years. Harbor has been awarded Top Workplace for Greater Toledo for three consecutive years. For more information, visit harbor.org.

The Toledo Zoo will celebrate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by hosting ADA Day on Monday, July 24.

Vendors and organizations from around the state will share helpful resources about disability-related issues. Admission is free for Lucas County residents until noon.

The Ability Center will host its Awareness Night at the Toledo Mud Hens Wednesday,

August 9. The special event package includes a game ticket, voucher for a hot dog, chips, and a soda for $5. Wear any Ability Center or Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence apparel and enjoy a game as the Mud Hens take on the Syracuse Chiefs. Tickets must be pre-purchased. Contact The Ability Center at 419-885-5733 or email akerchevall@abilitycenter.org by July 12.

Toledo Zoo, Ability Center night at the Mud Hens honors anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

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Playing outside in Toledo good for all

The Play Naturally Toledo event series is running now through mid-November at several area parks and the Toledo Zoo. Play Naturally Toledo, a family-oriented outdoor play program, is funded through two grants from the Toledo Community Foundation; a Community Funds Grant to fund the program and a Community Funds Accelerator Grant to fund the program’s evaluation. PNT is a collaborative program between the Toledo Zoo, Metroparks of the Toledo Area, the 577 Foundation, Mosaic Ministries and Bowling Green State University to promote family nature play in the community. PNT partners help create safe play environments to encourage imaginative, wholesome, childdirected play where children have control over every aspect of their play environment while adult caregivers act as facilitators and encouragers.

According to the Zoo’s curator of education, Mitch Magdich, several studies show that playtime in nature promotes physical and emotional well-being and healthy social interaction, stimulates higher level thinking,

enhances connectedness to nature and encourages environmentally friendly attitudes.

The upcoming schedule of Play Naturally Toledo events with locations and times: Saturday, July 8, 2-4 p.m. at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee. Sunday, July 16, 1:30-4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 13 at the 577 Foundation, Perrysburg. Saturday, Aug. 26, 1-3 p.m. at Pearson Metropark (PackerHammersmith Center), Saturday, Sept. 16, 1-3 p.m. at Sidecut Metropark (Riverview Shelter area) and Saturday, Oct. 14, 1-3 p.m. at the Toledo Zoo, Nature’s Neighborhood and Saturday, Nov. 18, 1:30-4 p.m. at the 577 Foundation, Perrysburg.

Thanks to a grant from the Toledo Community Foundation, the cost for families to participate is only $1 per person. To register, visit toledozoo.org/family-programs. Preregistration is preferred, however, walk-ins are also welcome.

Participants should note that the program fee does not cover admission costs at the Toledo Zoo date. A entry ticket or membership must be purchased.

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‘Unmasking’ fundraiser planned

L-R: Neeraj Kanwal, Beth Burge Carr and Susan Kanwal at the 2016 event.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

ProMedica will once again continue the conversation and initiative to combat the stigma surrounding mental health by hosting its second Unmasking Mental Health2 event on Sept. 7, in International Park from 6-10 p.m. Last year, the event, hosted in collaboration with all ProMedica Foundations and Harbor Behavioral Health, exceeded its $1 million goal. This year, the goal to is to raise $2 million to advance mental health care services in the communities served by ProMedica.

The majority of funds will be used to support and operate Chrysalis, a program that offers treatment for pregnant and post-partum women who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction. The number of drug-addicted women having babies has increased nearly

143% over the past nine years. The program strives to reduce the use and/or abuse of alcohol and drug use of these women while increasing safe and healthy pregnancies. The program also assists women in improving their parenting skills, economic stability, quality of life and continued health and recovery. Clients are able to be part of the program for up to 12 months and services are also available for their family members during their treatment.

Guests will mix and mingle in International Park to help "remove the mask" of mental health while enjoying delectable cuisine and fine wines. Tickets are $250 per person and $100 per person for guests under 40 years.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Contact Mona Shousher at 419-291-5425 or mona.shousher@promedica.org.

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Heartland Hosts Recruiting Event

Fundraiser Held for Neutropenia

Karlee Dandino, who suffers from Neutropenia, a rare auto-immune disease, is excited her parents created a positive, fun event to raise funds for research.

Junior High kids enjoy the music, dancing and raffles for Cedar Point and Quarry passes. The next ‘Bash’ will be held on Aug. 13 at Centennial Terrace.

Mike and Sandy Dandino creators of the ‘Summer Bash’ a fundraiser for Neutropenia research, enjoy the event held at Centennial Terrace, on June 25.

Trung aka DJ Quan, teaches kids how to DJ and to put their own ‘spin’ on dance tunes.

–by Mary Helen Darah –photos by Amanda Hendricks

Carol Chappiuis, owner of Chappy's Snappy Dogs, Senior Human Resource Director Brian Brough and Administrator Hillary Bates, both of Heartland at ProMedica, visit at the open interview event held at the facility on the campus of ProMedica Flower Hospital on June 20.

–by Mary Helen Darah

Toledo Symphony League looks to 2018 Coming off a banner fund-raising year for 2016-17, raising more than double its pledge to the Toledo Symphony donating $41,500, the Toledo Symphony League has put together its calendar of events for 2017-18. Its opening luncheon will be held Sept. 14 followed by a Sept. 17 evening of jazz featuring Eric Dickey at Manhattan’s Pub ‘N Cheer. On Monday, Dec. 4, the League will fundraise with a holiday market at Brandywine Country Club.

The new year begins with a Toledo Symphony Orchestra showcase of young talent concert on Sunday, Feb. 11., where the League will announce the Youth Artists Competition winners and recognition. A week later on Sunday, Feb. 18, there will be “An Afternoon

4th annual Animal Behavior seminar planned

The Animal Behavior Center, 4917 W. Alexis Road, will present its Animal Training Behavior and Health seminar Oct. 13-16.

The event features hands-on workshops and lectures from industry leaders on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, training, nutrition, health and enrichment. Zoo professionals, veterinarians and companion animal lovers alike will find benefit from this educational event. The seminar features industry professionals and the presentation of live education animals inside the center’s unique facility, a 10,000 sq. ft. former

L-R: Employees at Heartland at ProMedica Denise Heilman, Snickers the Dog, Sarah Thomas, Mariah Bruin and Brittany George are excited to visit with potential hires and eat some hot dogs.

greenhouse converted into a free-flight animal enrichment and educational center.

Attendees will learn about some of the animal behavior, training and health issues that can present during the life of the animal through hands-on workshops, lectures from industry leaders and tours of the facility.

Speaker bios can be found at the www.animalbehav iorcenter.com/theoctober-event. Registration is open via www.theanimalbehaviorcenter.com/theoctober-event/registration.

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Soiree” Party of Note featuring cellist Damon Coleman, at the home of Cindy Champer & Fred Franklin. The fun continues on March 4 with a “Luck of the Irish” party.

One of the League’s most noted event, the “Rite of Spring,” will be held in April with a date to be determined. The spring concludes with a closing luncheon on May 17 and a Young Artists Competition on May 26.

Tune in Tuesdays will be presented three times during the year and “Leaguers who Lunch” will meet five times during the year.

For further information, contact President Cathy Fifer, cathyfoxfifer@aol.com; or publicity chair Cindy Champer, CindyChamper@aol.com.

PNC ZOOtoDO is Vibrant Fundraiser

Sylvanians Dave and Lisa McMurray greet guests as they volunteer at the PNC ZOOtoDO held at the Toledo Zoo on June 16.

Douglas and Kathleen Andrews annually make it a family affair as their entire 'pack' helps them plan and prepare their themed attire.

Seniors Hold ‘FUNdraiser’

Donna Zbinden, Ron Carroll, Carroll Cannon and Martin Li help fill the truck.

Marsha Singh, Jayden Wallace, Jackie Cornell, Marion Cullum, Elaine Bankowski, Carroll Cannon and Julie Graf are on hand to help people with their donations.

Summer Disco Party Benefits March of Dimes Marianne and Jerry Summerville visit with friends Lonnie and Stacy Meridieth at the event that benefited one of the best zoos in the country.

L-R: Kathy and Rick Bohn and Brad and Elaine Lewandowski represent Sylvania at the PNC ZOOtoDO. One hundred percent of net proceeds go directly to supporting the Toledo Zoo. L-R: Randi Damman, Linda Brown, Carol Hall, Sandy Shulak, Lynn Kruszewski, Vicki Donovan-Lyle, Lisa Seitz and Kari Meyers gather at a 'Pre-Disco Party,' held at the Twelve Lakes home of Lynn Kruszewski, before the 22nd annual Summer Disco Party, held at Centennial Terrace on June 23. Music was performed by The Disco Inferno Band. The event benefited the March of Dimes of Northwest Ohio.

Laura Adkins, a 2004 Northview High School graduate, and James Montgomery enjoy a train ride through the African savanna at the Toledo Zoo.

Jerry and Kelly Flowers get into the spirit of the evening that included restaurant stations, specialty martinis and live music.

–by Mary Helen Darah

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THE STARS SPEAK In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt

Venus moves into Gemini July

Your personal clarity, vibration or awareness of what is going on in your life, specifically when it comes to love, or money matters, will amplify quite a bit when Venus, the planet of love, enters Gemini on July 4, 2017. Depending on your time of birth, where it will settle in your natal chart will determine its importance. Whether it’s your thoughts which are split here (should I do this…or that?) or your interests are divided…or you are feeling ever more left behind OR wanting not to have to deal with those who are not “like” you (or in favor of what you like)… that’s the first big defining qualifier of the moment. Venus, in Gemini opposite transiting Saturn can also cause you to feel questionable when it comes to decisions, mainly money or love connections.

Celebrate Independence Day

Chart of USA-Our great country America was born July 4, 1776 at approximately 2-4:30 p.m. in Philadelphia, Penn., under the sensitive, moon-ruled sign of Cancer, with the Moon in the humanity sign of Aquarius. Its Cancer influences indicate that we’re a “mothering/nurturing”country, always willing to adopt and take everyone else. Its Moon in Aquarius is about humanity and justice for all.

Mars moves into Leo July 20

Time to shine. In Leo, Mars is proud, selfconfident and grand. We are spirited and have grand goals. We go after what we want in a direct, self-assured manner, desiring dramatic results. We prefer not to worry about details, and take the least complicated route to our goals. The sex drive is strong, and passion for life is high.

Full Moon in Cap July 9

with, the every day self. what most people know without a doubt. It is also (usually) the most obvious part of the personality. But it is also just a part of who you really are. ...As the Sun moves into Leo, ruled by the Sun, it takes on a radiance, it illuminates.

SIGNS: Aries (March 21-April 20)

During this month the planets dance favorably around you, creating unexpected opportunities. Specifically speaking, higher aspirations as well as achieving personal goals is well within your read. Also, with Mars traveling through the area of your home you may find yourself more in need for some therapeutic R&R. As it moves into Leo on July 20, conjunct the New Moon, love connections cause your heart to flutter. It's an excellent time to seek it out.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

As resistant as you are to change, this month’s planetary influences trigger a strong compulsion to reach beyond your current situation. Changes that could relate to your work as well as your home may be altered, a much-needed remedy. Adding to this, both the new moon and Mars, in the sign of Leo on the 23rd provides that extra boost to get you going in the right direction. In addition to all of this, as Saturn travels through your money house you may end up taking a personal inventory of what you have and or what you do not have.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Jupiter traveling through Libra continues to enhance your own sign in addition to creating some great opportunities relating to speculation. Also the Full moon occurring on July 23 along with Mars moving in your area of chat, reinforces your ability to carry your own weight where communication is concerned. It’s all about spreading the word.

In addition to all of this, Saturn in your 7th house, continues to stabilize partnerships. A much needed balance.

This month as Mars continues to transit in your own sign, it provides credence to be yourself socially, as well as with more intimate connections. However, you may find yourself a bit overwhelmed as the full moon on July 9 triggers emotions, causing you to feel a bit out of sorts. You may be spinning your wheels; however, just knowing this is temporary, may dull the pain. Influenced by the full moon, it's all about taking everything in stride.

The New Moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle – the time when the Sun and the Moon are aligned at the exact degree. Selfexpression is spurred by this lunation, personal attainment ad attention is a huge aspect here. Generally when a New Moon occurs, we see ourselves more inclined to change personal habits, reexamine love connections, look at life from a more creative standpoint. A great time to focus on getting our creative juices going.

As with most Virgos you may be feeling a sense of discord as Saturn, in the side of Sagittarius at odds with your own sign, is triggering a much needed change in areas of work and home. However, as with most Virgos, if it doesn’t compute, then it’s better to lock it away until you are ready to face what is being presented to you. On the flip side, Mars in cancer occupying your area friendship/goals is an indication of your ability to move forward with groups and connections, and as always with sheer grace.

The Sun Sign is the most obvious part of a person's awareness into astrology. It is the obvious part of the self, the conscious side of us, it is the behavior we are most comfortable

The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 9, transiting your area of home may create an overwhelming need to purge, clean up, or do

Sun in Leo July 22

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

As predicted, it’s all about money, work and security, yet in complete contrast. It’s also about stepping out of that box and trying to do something different and extraordinary. As Saturn continues to transit your second house of finance, as with most Scorpios you see yourself paying better attention, reexamining areas that need that extra something. Full Moon in Capricorn in your area of chart, brings out your more expressive style, while the New Moon in Leo accents your career endeavors. The world is at your feet, confusing, yes, but still, it’s a toss up.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

This month’s Full Moon in your money house highlights your spending habits. Time to sit back and pace yourself, pay better attention to your innate sense of generosity.

Also, the New Moon in your area of higher aspirations inspires you beyond comprehension. Absorbing then applying lessons learned. Love matters can be quirky, but relaxed all at the same time with transiting Venus in your area of partners.

Cancer (June 22-July 23)

When the Full Moon is in Capricorn it works even harder to finish what was started.

You'll ask yourself what you obtained, what you have yet to achieve, and what you need to adjust to make things happen. A Capricorn Full Moon is all about success and never taking "no" for an answer. So, this is the time when you'll get to the finish line because this Moon will help you tackle any obstacles you face along the way. During this time the Full Moon in Capricorn faces the Sun in Cancer.

Both signs are associated with security, yet they seek it in different ways. Capricorn is concerned with accomplishments and external status while Cancer wants us to tune into our feelings in search of comfort and safety. It's not a matter of choosing to be hard or soft, sensitive or insensitive; this Full Moon is about learning how to be tough or tender depending on the circumstances. When the lesson is learned, we feel at home within ourselves and within the world around us.

New Moon in Leo July 23

something creative and/or different. It also triggers emotions that may play a bit role in clearing the air, so to speak. On the flip side, the New Moon in Leo, traveling through your area of friendships and goals, adds zeal to your everyday routine. Friendships, getting together, or just hanging out seems to sum it all up.

Leo (July 24-Aug. 23)

Excellent planetary formation in sync to your own sign brings about gain through finances as well as through work. In addition to all of this, Mars traveling through the most private sector of your chart initiates a need/desire to clear up and clean out the past in order to move forward. This could be an excellent week for gain through opportunity that could actually fall in your lap. Be alert and be aware.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 23)

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

This may be your month to get back on the health track. A good month to stayed in tuned. Do some Yoga, meditate, or just change your eating habits. Get back in the groove with Venus in your 6th house of habits. Also, the Full Moon on the 9th places importance on you while shedding a limelight on given priorities. It’s all about getting it right.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

Clearing out the past will only launch you into the present. With this months Full Moon occupying that hidden sector of your chart, your subconscious, it's time to let go and move forward. Looking for humor as well as passion. In addition, Venus, the planet of love in Gemini in sync with your own sign accents matters of the heart, with a twist.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)

Career aspirations continue to grow, however with that comes lessons to learn.

Venus in your area of home, reinforces family ties. Also, though you are sort of a seeker of personal space, the Full Moon this month in Capricorn encourages friendships, and/or connections with others. Good week to step out.

Janet Amid is a columnist who writes for Sylvania AdVantage. She can reached at 419882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com.

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