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Race for the Cure Dynamic Duo

24A A group of volunteers get to work on National Resources Day, made possible through a restoration grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

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Sylvanians Kirsten Smith and her mother, Kim, a breast cancer survivor, hit the pavement for a cure.

Salsa Trophy Presented

Erin and Madison Stampflmeier look on as her son Michael presents the first place trophy for best salsa to Rachel Conger of Louis Keil & Sons.

ProMedica Flower Auxiliary Tea

President of the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary, Susan Kanwal, and Janice Scovic, ProMedica Hospital Foundation board member, enjoy tea.

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L-R: Zoo Teens, Gabe, Abram, and Reuben Hagedorn and Connor Enke pitch in to place indigenous plants in Sylvan Prairie Park.

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Alateen Meeting An Alateen meeting for children and teens ages eight and up who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use is held Sunday nights from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Call 419-537-7500 for more information. Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. Contact Marie Ready at 800-272-3900 or mready@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer aquatic exercise for survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. It is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group Dance Class Toledo Ballroom offers a weekly Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group dance class for adults every Thursday night from 7-8 p.m. Class admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple. No registration or partner needed. For information, visit toledoballroom.com or call 419-690-3897. Beginner Tai Chi Classes Beginner Tai Chi classes will start on Tuesday, Oct. 3 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. Cancer Support Group A cancer support group meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Mercy Health, St. Anne Hospital, second floor Cancer Library. Open to patients, family, and caregivers. Call Marilyn at 419-8650659 or Laura at 419-754-1277 for more. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., in the volunteer office. Contact Stoney at 734-635-1392, email stoney1g@aol.com or visit foodaddicts.org. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich., offers God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m. Impact Fitness (Formerly Elevate Nutrition) Impact Fitness (formerly known as Elevate) offers Zumba, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Cardio Drumming, Impact (high intensity), Impact Dance and much more. Check out their Facebook page or call 419-517-7080 for schedule and hours.

Items must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Email information to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. Please include a phone number in case more information is needed. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo First and third Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. Reliable and safe childcare provided. For information, visit motherscenter.net. Nar-Anon A 12-step Program for families and friends of addicts, meets on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at Unity of Toledo, 3535 Executive Pkwy., and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Ln. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Call 419-885-4421. Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the second floor, Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For more information, call Roger Augustyniak at 419-346-2753 or Ernie Spohn at 419-344-9830.

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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.

In this Christian Science lecture, Mark will explain how God’s loving and saving power is the greatest agent for change. Through the right understanding of God, His power can be seen and flet right here and now, bringing health and peace to the world.

Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 at 7:30pm First Church of Christ, Scientist 4647 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH ChristianScienceNWO.org For more information 419-472-3890 or 419-536-2184

Sponsored by the First and Second Churches of Christ, Scientist, Toledo, OH

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

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

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

•Through March 18, 2018 Fired Up: Contemporary Glass by Women Artists Toledo Museum of Art The discovery of glass as a serious artistic

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medium in the 1960s – sparked during the Studio Glass Movement that originated at the Toledo Museum of Art – was monumental.

•Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 •Toddler Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m. King Road Library Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.

•Oct. 4 Passport to Fashion Ability Center style show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Pinnacle, Maumee, Ohio 419-885-5733 Afternoon or fun, fashion and fund raising. •Family Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m. Children ages 2-5, along with their favorite grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, rhymes, music and movement. •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. Call 419-531-7600 for details.

•Oct. 5 Young Makers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. King Road Library •Sunset Glow Run/Walk, 7-8:30 p.m. Sunset Village 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

9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. ‘Come Glow for Alzheimer's Awareness’ is a three mile run/walk around Sunset Village to benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio. Entertainment is by Touch the Sky DJ Music. Registration is $25; $15 for employees and $10 for children. •French Cooking Classes Element 112 5735 N. Main St. 419-517-1104

Chef Chris Nixon will lead cooking demos while guests enjoy a four-course menu. Tickets per event are $95/guest. •Fall Health Fair 2017, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave.

Fire safety, blood pressure, blood sugar screening, hearing screening, health and wellness presentations and more. •Authors! Authors! Alan Alda, 7 p.m. Stranahan Theater This seven-time Emmy award winner and Academy Award nominee is coming to Toledo. Tickets are $20 and include a copy of his new book.

•Oct. 5 and 6 •FunDrive 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave.

•Oct. 6 and 7 Storytime at Mayberry, 10:30 a.m. Mayberry Ice Cream 5645 Mayberry Sq. E. Relax with a favorite coffee beverage while the children are entertained by readings of their favorite stories.

•Oct. 7 A Bite for the Fight, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center 419-824-1952 Walk and stop by grazing stations throughout the grounds of the ProMedica Flower Hospital campus. •German Harvest Dinner 4-7 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Mich. Everyone is welcome. •White Fear from Black Voices, 2 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art, Little Theater Holly Hey, Professor, Head of Film, UT Department of Theatre and Film, explores the semantic discourse between Kara Walker’s Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated) and the WGN Network’s serial drama Underground.

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Drop off unwanted clothing, shoes, household goods, toys, electrical items, etc.

•Oct. 6 •Red Bird Art Walk Downtown Sylvania, 5-8 p.m. Artists display their work throughout downtown Sylvania. Downtown lighting project Rare Survivors of Roman Mosaic Art: Portable Panels, 7 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art, Little Theater Archaeological Institute of America-Toledo free lecture. Christine Kondoleon, senior curator of Greek and Roman Art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, explores the history behind these technically demanding works. •The Art of Seeing Art™, 6 and 7 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art, Libbey Court The language of the visual world – whether it’s seen inside or outside the galleries – can be a challenge to interpret. Join this gallery experience to see the details through thoughtful close looking and lively discussion. Also Oct. 13, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. •Zoo Brew, 7-11 p.m. Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org/zoobrew Beer tasting with live entertainment and snacks at the Toledo Zoo. $50 per person for members; $55 for nonmembers.

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King Road Library, 7-8 p.m. Sylvania Book Club •Look Good Feel Better, 9:3011:30 a.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital Hickman Cancer Center 5200 Harroun Rd. ProMedica Cancer Institute is hosting Look Good Feel Better, a free program from the American Cancer Society designed for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. You will also take home a makeup package valued at $200. Registration is required.

•Oct. 10 Royal Birthday Celebration!, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. King Road Library Join us as we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of our Grand Opening. We want to thank our community for making our first year so successful. Stop in for some celebratory cake while supplies last. •Creative Learning Family Hour, 10-11 a.m. King Road Library

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•Oct. 12 Wellness Across the Age Spectrum, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ProMedica Toledo Hospital Medical Education Center Auditorium 2113 Hughes Dr. ProMedica’s Continuing Medical Education Department presents an evening of wellness activities that support healthy living. Four ‘Make and Take’ wellness projects will be offered, including aromatherapy, massage therapy, nutrition and skin care. To register, call 419-291-7901 or email kimberly.roberts@promedica.org by Oct. 9.

•Oct. 13 Make And Take, 1-3 p.m. All Good Things 6832 Convent Blvd. Make handmade cards. $10. Women’s Connection West 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St ‘Finding True Confidence’ with Beverly Kimson, from Paw Paw, Mich. who will share how to become more confident and comfortable as women. Her talk is ‘The Pot Holes of Life.’ The cost is $13. Reservations at 419-466-9701 or sjpereus@att.net. •Adopt America Network: Home for Good Gala, 6 p.m. Parkway Place This black-tie optional event raises funds to support foster care adoption and begins with a champagne reception followed by dinner, a live and silent auction, and an award presentation honoring 2017 Richard K. Ransom Award Recipient Jamie Farr. Visit adoptamericanetwork.org/ for information.

•Oct. 13 and 14 Storytime at Mayberry, 10:30 a.m. Mayberry Ice Cream 5645 Mayberry Sq. E. Relax with a favorite coffee beverage while the children are entertained by readings of their favorite stories.

•Oct. 14 Sixth Annual Safety Fair, Noon-2 p.m. Sylvania Township Fire Station #4 8210 Sylvania Ave. Exhibits, games, safety activities and more are featured at this family-friendly event. Children with special needs are encouraged to attend from 11 a.m. to Noon. •Clean Out Challenge, 12-3 p.m. Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 W. Central Ave.

Various organizations will be on hand including the Salvation Army and Epworth Furniture Ministry, as well as tech recycling and more to accept and recycle donations. NWOH Spirit of Sierah Run, 5 p.m. Kids Fun Run, 4:45 p.m. Ice Industries 3810 Herr Rd. Proceeds from the four-mile run will go toward educating the public on Sierah's law to create a violent offender registry in Ohio. Participants can register at runsignup.com/ Race/OH/ Sylvania/NWOHSpiritofSierahRun. A total of $10,000 in prize money for the top five male and female runners. Regis-tration is $30; Kids race is $15; Walk (not timed) $15.

•Oct. 15 Cups for Pups & Tabbies Too, 11a.m.-1 p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sweet Shalom Tea Room 8216 Erie St. This tea party with tea, sandwiches, cupcakes and other desserts along with music, door prizes and a raffle, will benefit Humane Ohio. Registration is $34.95. Participants can call 419-297-9919 to reserve space at one of the two sittings.

•Oct. 16 Music and Movement Playdate, 10:30-11:30 a.m. King Road Library •Creative Learning Family Hour. 10-11 a.m. King Road Library •‘Lifelines to Cancer Survival’ author, 6-7:30 p.m. The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave. Physician Assistant Mark Roby was diagnosed with a rare terminal sarcoma cancer and given four months to live over 13 years ago. He fought back and today is helping others to increase their chances of survival. Call 419-531-7600 to register or for any questions. •Documentary screening of Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Before the Flood,’ 6:45 p.m. Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St. Free.

5717 N. Main St. Co-founder of the Toledo Ghost Hunters. Harold St. John along with his crew will be the featured speakers at the monthly meeting, which is free and open to the public. Visit sylvaniahistory.org. •Diabetes Education Support Group, 6 p.m. ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center, Conference Room A 2100 W. Central Ave. This monthly support group is for people living with Type 2 diabetes and features certified diabetes educators and others with diabetes. This month’s topic is traveling with diabetes, how to plan ahead, what you need to pack, how to keep blood sugars in control while on the go and what to eat while being active. Contact 419-291-6767 or sarah.cordrey@promedica.org. •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 the Victory Center at 419531-7600 for details.

•Oct. 19 Sunset Serenade Concert, 7-8:30 p.m. Olander Park •Flashlight Tours Toledo Museum of Art Meet in the Little Theater between 8:30 and 8:45 p.m. for orientation. Eventbrite.com. Also Oct. 20, 26, and 27. •Reynolds Corners Annual Community Fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. Epiphany Lutheran Church 915 N. Reynolds Rd. A spaghetti dinner, silent auction and raffle will

be held to raise money for scholarships for Rogers High School graduates. Sponsored by the Reynolds Corners Rotary Foundation, donations of $7 for adults and $4 for children are suggested.

•Oct. 20 and 21 Storytime at Mayberry, 10:30 a.m. Mayberry Ice Cream 5645 Mayberry Sq. E. Relax with a favorite coffee beverage while the children are entertained by readings of their favorite stories.

•Oct. 20 Artist Talk, 7 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art, GlasSalon The group will discuss their Guest Artist Pavilion Project, the TMA Residency program where they explored the creation of percussion instruments made of glass.

•Oct. 21 Teen Safety and Learning, 2-3:15 p.m. King Road Library Come learn about the vibrant history of Tattoos, how to be safe, and what to consider when looking at getting one. Registration required. •Creative Learning Family Hour 10-11 a.m. King Road Library •Blissfield Model Railroad Club Open House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 109 E. Adrian St. Blissfield, Mich. The large HO scale model railroad layout has been newly built from the ground up, and is essentially completed. There will be six to eight trains operating continuously on the railroad layout during the open houses, with trains running on three different levels. For more information call 517-486-0404.

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•Oct. 18 Homeschool Hour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. King Road Library •Sylvania Area Historical Society, 7 p.m. Sylvania Heritage Museum

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Downtown Sylvania

Campbell Kozak finds the perfect pumpkin in the ‘pumpkin patch’ at the Sylvania Historical Village made possible by Sunset Village.

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elebrate the season with one of Syvania's favorite traditions. The Sylvania Fall Festival, hosted by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Sylvania. There will be several dozen food, craft, informational and other vendors for your eating, shopping and perusing pleasure.

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Enjoy the festive fall parade that will energize the town from Monroe to Main streets beginning at 1 p.m. Guests will also be entertained by the stage performance at the corner of Main Street and Maplewood Avenue. While downtown, make sure to visit the many shops and explore the Sylvania Historical Village. You won't want to miss this favorite perennial event that will celebrate its 32nd year celebrating Sylvania. Admission is free. For more information visit sylvaniachamber.org.

Ice Cream for a Teacher Reunion •Oct. 22 Trunk-or-Treat, 5-6:30 p.m. Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 W. Central Ave. Wear your costumes and visit decorated trunks to 'trunk-or-treat’ for candy. There will also be stations indicated with teal pumpkins that offer non-food treats for children with dietary or medical needs. Free and open to the public.

•Oct. 23 After 50 years, David Jurski took Glenna Ford, his kindergarten teacher from Hiawatha School, to Mayberry Village for ice cream in his 1925 Ford touring car. He brought many classroom pictures to share.

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

LUNCH is served from 11:30-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62, Make reservation by noon the day before. TUESDAY EVENING DINNER served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before BILLIARDS: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; COMPUTER LAB: open when classes are not in session; OPEN GYM: open when classes are not in session; QUILTING & SEWING: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly; WOODSHOP: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly; WOODCARVERS: Tue, 3-6, weekly Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 10/04 Knitting/Crocheting: Wed 9-11 & Fri 2-4, weekly Pinochle: 12:30-3:30, weekly 10/05 FunDrive: 9-4, donation fundraiser, call for details Health Fair: 10-1 10/06 FunDrive: 9-4, donation fundraiser, call for details Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, weekly 10/09 BP Clinic: Alt. Mon 11-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Mahjongg: 12:30-4, weekly 10/10 Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, 10-11, bring your own supplies! Legal Outreach: by appt., monthly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies! Health Insurance Specialist: 2nd Tue, monthly, by appt. Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * Silver Scholars: 5:30, call for details Intro. to Hatha Yoga: Tue 6-7, thru Oct 24, * 10/11 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Medicare Check-up: 1-3, OSHIIP, a division of Ohio Dept. of Insurance Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, *

10/12 Duplicate Bridge: 1-4, weekly 10/13 Oktoberfest: 6:30-9:30, $10/ticket, call for availability 10/16 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 8-12 noon, weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 10/17 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * iPad/iPhone: 1:30-3:30,* Medicare & You: 5:30-6:30, monthly Silver Scholars: 5:30, call for details Intro. to Hatha Yoga: Tue 6-7, thru Oct 24, * 10/18 Party Euchre: Wed 10-12 noon, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30 Movie Day: 1-3, monthly, RSVP Windows 10 Overview: 2 hour course, * 10/19 Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3, monthly Taste & Create: for more details call Kelly, 419-885-3913 10/20 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, weekly 10/23 BP Clinic: Alt. Mon 11-12:30 Euchre: Mon & Fri 12:30-2:30, weekly

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

WEN Enrichment Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brandywine Country Club 6904 Salisbury Rd. Dan Rogers of Cherry Street Mission is keynote speaker. $35 to register and includes lunch.

•Oct. 24 Barktoberfest, 6-10 p.m. Earnest Brew Works 4342 S. Detroit Ave. Å $5 admission with proceeds benefitting the Glass City Dog Park.

•Oct. 25 Mercy Health Talks: Respiratory, 7-8 p.m. King Road Library •Creative Learning Family Hour. 10-11 a.m. King Road Library •Teen Crafts and Games, 6-7 p.m. King Road Library Teens: bring your friends and unleash your imagination with board games, various crafts, coloring pages and other games.

•Trunk or Treat, 6-7 p.m. Heartland at ProMedica 5360 Harroun Rd.

•Oct. 26 Trunk or Treat, 6-7 p.m. Heartland at ProMedica 5360 Harroun Rd. Free for community children to trunk or treat outside and trick or treat inside. •Impact and Inspire, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Te’kela Mexican Restaurant 5147 Main St. ProMedica Foundations invite you to the next ‘I’m In’ event, an event series geared toward young professionals interested in making an impact in their community. Contact Christina Crites at 419-291-5452. •Stroke Support Group, 4-6 p.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital 5200 Harroun Road Monthly support group is for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Scheduled speakers and topics vary each month but are related to stroke survival. Contact 419-291-7537 or stroke.support@promedica.org.

•Oct. 27 Bob Wurst, 7-10:30 p.m. Joseph W. Diehn American Legion 580 Centennial Rd. 419-882-9080 Bob Wurst will be at the American Legion the fourth Friday of each month through November.

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Special anniversary celebrated

TOPS commissioners Harold McEmurry, left, and Connie Feldstein, right, talk about the master plans for the parks with Chris Gorzecki, an Olander Park neighbor who wanted to learn more at the Sept. 28 public meeting held at Sylvania Area Family Services.

TOPS Master Plans are on display Community residents will have the opportunity to view the master plans for Olander, Sylvan Prairie, Whetstone, and Fossil Parks, which will be on display at the Sunset Serenade concert on Oct. 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Residents also were encouraged to attend public meetings in September and at the I Love Olander event TOPS Executive Director Erika Buri, members of TOPS’s board and staff from The Collaborative were on hand to answer any questions and get feedback from residents. In 2015, TOPS held six public meetings to gather information from school district residents about what direction they would like to see the parks go and what improvements should be made to each property. In 2016,

TOPS worked with The Collaborative to develop drafts of development plans for four of the most used parks in the district. Those plans were presented at three public events in 2016. The Olander Park System board of commissioners approved drafts of master plans for Olander, Sylvan Prairie, Whetstone, and Fossil Parks in March of 2017. For those unable to attend these events, the plans and a survey can be viewed on the TOPS website at olanderpark.com/tops-board-ofcommissioners/. For additional information, contact Erika Buri at eburi@olanderpark.com or 419-8828313, ext. 101.

“We never thought we’d be celebrating our 69th wedding anniversary,” mused Corrine Krakoff as she savored a bite of the salmon prepared especially for her by Willy Lee of Eddie Lee’s Restaurant. “And we definitely didn’t think we would be celebrating in a rehab facility,” added Ken Krakoff, D.D.S., who was enjoying his own dinner of prime rib and french fries. Dr. Krakoff has been recuperating from emergency surgery at Heartland at ProMedica Flower Hospital and Mrs. Krakoff was transported there following her own medical emergency shortly after her husband’s surgery. Once they learned of the anniversary, Sarah Best and Cristella Garcia of Heartland at ProMedica Flower planned the special dinner for the couple, ordering their desired entrees from their favorite restaurant. “At the time we didn’t know both of them would be staying here,” Best said. “But it all turned out very well, and the two were able to have their anniversary dinner in a room by themselves including a congratulatory floral center piece.” The Krakoffs were married July 4, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, following her graduation from The Ohio State University with comajors, one in dental hygiene and one in English. “I was in the second dental hygiene class, which at the time was part of the nursing school,” she remembered. Dr. Krakoff chuckled, “And my locker just happened to be right next to the nursing students’ lockers. Other dental students were quite envious of me and I probably could have sold it. But then Corrine started a conversation with me

and the rest is history.” The Krakoffs chose to make the Toledo area home where they raised two sons, David and Steven. Dr. Krakoff established his dental practice on West Central Avenue, retiring just two years ago at the age of 90. “My eyesight is good and my hands are steady,” he reported. “I liked taking care of my patients, many of whom were fourth generation.” During his years in private practice, Dr. Krakoff also served for over 60 years on the staff of the then Toledo Hospital, the forerunner of ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He established a dental program for children with disabilities who were not receiving dental services. That program was expanded to include adults, as well. He also established one of the first dental residency programs in conjunction with the hospital. “He volunteered his time so those children could have dental care,” Mrs. Krakoff pointed out. “I have always felt that if you have a talent, you have an obligation to use it,” he said. Mrs. Krakoff also has a long history with ProMedica Toledo and Flower hospitals where she has been an avid supporter and active fundraiser. She proposed the name “Comfort Keepers,” the palliative care unit, and was instrumental in the development of the Ebeid Hospice. “ProMedica is just a wonderful organization, and I’m so proud to have had this strong connection with ProMedica. And we are both receiving wonderful care,” she added. Ed. Note: I am sad to report that shortly after the Krakoffs celebrated their anniversary, Dr. Krakoff passed away.

‘Artableness’ to open at Hudson Gallery

Jeri Hollister’s ceramic horse shows the animal’s graceful strength.

A new exhibit titled “Artableness,” a group exhibition of paintings, drawings and ceramics, will open Oct. 6, 6 to 8 p.m, in the Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St. The exhibit runs through Nov. 10. According to Scott Hudson, this group show is rich in diversity and talent and focuses on eight artists represented by the gallery. Included are Jeri Hollister’s ceramic horses, which show the animal’s graceful strength, Skot Horn’s frenetic cityscapes that perfectly capture the energy of urban areas and Angela Saxon’s colorful and lush landscapes, enveloping viewers with the tranquility of quiet, wild and cool spaces. Other artists include Tom Marino, Susan Morosky, Candace Compton Pappas, Jan Thomas and Kay Weprin.

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Rotary Foundation to refurbish Harroun shelter Alicia Yoxthimer is a regular in Harroun Park, walking the trails and enjoying the sights and sounds of this downtown park. “I love this park,” she said. “However, in the past few years, I have begun noticing the condition of the shelter near the new bridge. It is well used by people who want to sit and enjoy watching the creek, but it needs some freshening up and it needs to be more accessible from the walking path,” she pointed out. It just so happens that Yoxthimer is the past president of the Sylvania Rotary and current president of the Rotary Foundation. She set the wheels in motion. Working with past presidents Russ Wood, Lori Cannon and current president Scott Coolman, fellow Rotarian and city of Sylvania’s Economic Development Director

Bill Sanford along with Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, a plan to refurbish the shelter was developed. The Sylvania Rotary and its Foundation is committed to the project and has contracted with David Cline to refurbish the existing structure, build new benches and extend the walkway from the shelter to the walking path providing handicap access to the shelter. “I see people with walkers and in wheelchairs in the park. By making the shelter accessible, many people will be able to enjoy this beautiful setting,” Yoxthimer said. “I appreciate Rotary funding this project. While this is a passive park, there is a lot of activity here all of the time and there will be even more once Phase II of the walking trail is complete,” noted Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough.

Baha’is of Northwestern Ohio are preparing to mark the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah, the Founder of the Baha’i Faith on Saturday, Oct 21 with a dinner and special program at Sylvania Area Family Services, 5440 Marshall Rd. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with a program of music, dance, and a presentation about Baha’u’llah to follow. The event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited so those interested should RSVP to sylvania.bahai@gmail.com or call 419-5401852 and provide the names and number of those who plan to attend.

Baha’u’llah (1817-1892) was a spiritual teacher who announced in 1863 that he was the bearer of a new revelation from God. His teachings have since spread around the world, forming the basis for a process of social transformation and community building which is unique in its global scope and the diversity of participants. This event celebrates the transformative impact of Baha’u’llah’s message on the lives of people across the country and the world. To learn more about the Baha’i community and the Baha’i Faith visit the Baha’is of Sylvania website at bahaisofsylvania.blogspot.com/ or us.bahai.org.

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L-R: City of Sylvania Economic Development Director Bill Sanford, Mayor Craig Stough, Rotary President Scott Coolman and Rotary Foundation President Alicia Yoxthimer look over the Harroun Park Shelter in need of refurbishing.

Sylvania Heritage Village hosts ghost hunter Due to popular demand, the Sylvania Area Historical Society welcomes back the cofounder of the Toledo Ghost Hunters. Harold St. John along with his crew will present their talk on Wednesday, Oct.18 at 7 p.m. at the

Sylvania Heritage Museum at 5717 N. Main St. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the public lot. Visit sylvaniahistory.org for more information.

The Blissfield Model Railroad Club, located at109 E. Adrian St. (US 223) in Blissfield, Mich. will continue its series of fall Open House events on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22. Its large HO scale model railroad has been under construction since they moved to their new facility four years ago. The model railroad layout has been newly built from the ground up, and is essentially completed.

There will be six to eight trains operating continuously on the railroad layout during the open houses, with trains running on three different levels. Model railroaders, train enthusiasts, railfans, seniors, children of all ages, and everyone else are invited. New members are welcome. For further information, visit bmrr.org or Facebook at BlissfieldMRC.

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Students are collecting pledges and will earn different prizes.

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Chick-Fil-A operator traveled circuitous route “We change the world, and ourselves, by our response to unexpected opportunities,” is attributed to Truett Cathy, founder of ChickFil-A. Little did he know how that would apply to one of his franchise owners. Justin Amburgey, the operator (franchise owner) of the new Chick-Fil-A at 6636 Central Ave. took quite a circuitous route on his career path. “Growing up in Middletown, Ohio, I thought I wanted to be a doctor or a minister,” he shared. But then things happened. After earning his undergraduate degree from Clemson, friends encouraged him to go to dental school. “It sounded good so I applied and was accepted

to Clemson’s School of Dentistry. But then, I also applied to Divinity School in St. Louis. The day before school was to start, I made my decision and headed to St. Louis where by chance I met my wife and three years later earned a master’s degree in divinity,” Amburgey offered. “But there were no jobs available in 2008 so I did what other out-ofwork graduates did: I applied to another graduate school, this time for medicine at Clemson. Rachel and I moved back to South Carolina before school started. Rachel could not find a job in her field but was hired to manage a Chick-Fil-A in Charlestown. She loved her job and came home daily reporting

how great everything was. The operator, John Wrenn, suggested I come to work on the team while I waited for school to start. I did. Two weeks on the job, I made the decision to work toward becoming a franchise owner and decided against medical school.” Amburgey quickly moved up to a management level. He and his wife spent two years learning the ins and outs of running the business. Later in 2011, he was accepted into Chick-Fil-A’s operator training and the leadership development programs. In December 2012, he was offered the first Toledo franchise in Franklin Park Mall. “We were thrilled to be here with my family in Middletown and Rachel’s brother in Columbus,” Amburgey said. “This location did well and in October 2014, I was selected for the Airport Highway franchise. The Airport location is great and was the fastest growing restaurant in the company. Based on its growth and the strong leadership team in the Airport restaurant, I was able to open the Central Avenue restaurant.” Amburgey continued,“This is a dream

come true. We live nearby and I know the area. Our friends and neighbors are our customers. This is an ideal situation.” Diners are encouraged to “Eat mor chikin” from the iconic rebel cow and are given several choices, including breakfast selections. “We also offer some very good salads,” Amburgey said. “We take seriously the sentiment of Truett Cathy: ‘Food is essential to life, therefore make it good.’” “We also work to create a positive culture on each shift so that all of the workers are happy. When that happens, our customers are happy,” Amburgey added. Amburgey also subscribes to other wise words immortalized by the Chick-Fil-A founder that include “We should be about more than just selling chicken. We should be a part of our customers’ lives and the communities in which we serve ” and “if we get better, our customers will demand that we get bigger.” The new Central Avenue eatery is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with seating capacity for 120.

Adam Day, CFP®, Wealth Management Advisor, has joined the Northwestern Mutual – Toledo office. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Day and his family chose to move to his wife’s native Toledo earlier this year. They are excited for the opportunity to get acquainted with the local community, especially as Day transitions his practice. Launching his practice in 2011, Day has developed expertise in Strategic Financial

Planning for Business Owners and Retirement Income Planning. “Adam brings an approach to comprehensive planning, specifically retirement distribution planning, that will be a great asset to our current clients and community at large,” said Brian Kurtz, managing director at Northwestern Mutual - Toledo. “He brings a curiosity and passion to planning that empowers clients on their path to financial security.”

The Women's Entrepreneurial Network (commonly known as WEN) will be hosting its annual Enrichment Event on Oct. 23, at Brandywine Country Club, 6904 Salisbury Rd. The event is open to the public and will run from 11a.m. until 2 p.m. The theme for the 2017 Enrichment Event is “Focus on You: The Person and The Professional,” and will include discussion panels featuring experts in those areas. The “Person” panel will include Cheryl Kinnersly, Northwest Ohio Christian Counseling and Mary Pietras, Beyond Basic Health Coaching. The “Professional” panel will include Jason Madasz, BNI of Northwest Ohio, and Kristen Rummel, Salon Institute. Keynote speaker for the event will be Dan Rogers, CEO of Cherry St. Mission Ministries. “Last year’s event was such a huge success,

we’re excited to bring this format back with more great speakers and unique topics for Northwest Ohio business professionals,” said WEN Executive Director Linda EverhartKardux. The Enrichment Event will be in place of one of the regular monthly WEN Meetings. The lunch and admission fee is $35 and can be submitted by visiting the WEN website at wenusa.com by Oct. 16. Seating is limited and early registration is required. The Women’s Entrepreneurial Network is a long-standing networking group for business owners and professionals who want to build relationships and grow their businesses. WEN’s local roots extend deep into the community, offering multiple meeting times, places, and styles. The organization offers tools to help grow local businesses, contribute to charities, and promote nonprofits in the area.

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Clayton and Paula Birney are joined by Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber, Sylvania Township Trustee John Crandall, Sylvania City Councilwoman Katie Cappellini, Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee members, staff and guests to cut the ribbon.

Ribbon cut to officially open new offices for Arista Home Care Solutions Clayton and Paula Birney, owners of the three-year-old Arista Home Care Solutions, recently leased 1,500 square feet of space in Centennial Commons to house their growing company. “We had been operating from our home, but the business has grown and we needed more space,” she said. “My mom had needed care and help for her to stay in her home. We were not satisfied with what was available, so we started this company.” provides wellness care, Arista companionship, bathing assistance, light exercise respite care, meal planning and

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Accepting her award is Ann Baronas of Sylvania, second left. Ann Baronas of Sylvania was named the Ohio CASA/GAL Association’s 2017 Attorney Advocate of the Year. She was nominated for the work she does in cooperation with the Lucas County County CASA/GAL Program. Baronas has been a CASA volunteer and guardian ad litem since 2008. “CASA” stands for “court appointed special advocates.” CASA volunteers are specially trained to advocate in court for children who are abused and neglected. Judges appoint CASA volunteers to gather and report information to the court. Guardians ad litem serve the court in a similar capacity.

“It is a great honor to be recognized for work that I consider a vocation and a privilege,” Baronas said. Baronas is regarded as an inspiration and mentor by her colleagues. “She is someone I look up to and respect because she is not afraid to truly fight for children,” one nomination read. According to a second nomination Baronas has advocated for more than 100 children. Ohio CASA is a nonprofit organization that works to establish and support CASA programs throughout Ohio.

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I will keep repeating this as long as I am exposed to anyone’s computer. It is not if but when that your computer will freeze up, get cranky or completely Janis Weber shuts down. The hard drive is a movable piece of hardware like a record player. It is magnetized and is subject to external drama. In other words, do not trust it. It is possible that all your files will fit on a flash drive. They come in sizes starting at 4 gigs of storage to 8, to 16, to 32, 64, etc. Once you get to high numbers it is cheaper to buy

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an external drive that just plugs into any USB port. A 64-gig flash (thumb) drive costs as much as a 1,000-gig (terabyte) external hard drive ($50). You do the math. Stick to 32 gigs or smaller or bite the bullet and get the notso-small drive. If you wait till your computer acts up, then most likely is too late to retrieve your data including all your precious photographs. If you are uncertain how to copy your stuff, give me a call and I will stop in to show you how. Oh, one more thing, the software that comes with your external drive is unreliable and sometimes encrypted. Manually copy your data to the external drive so you can be in charge and confident you are safe. AMEN.

Stop Google From Tracking Me

Google has become synonymous with finding information. But even the mighty Google has its drawbacks, especially if you value your privacy. The world’s most famous search site is also known for saving your search history, reading your email in Gmail, and tracking what you click online. Before you break out the torches and pitchforks, remember that Google is trying to make its services as useful as possible. The company’s goal is to find out what you want before you want it. Maybe you want a break from the well-meaning surveillance. What are your alternatives these days? Which search engines don’t step on your virtual heels? Here are three ways to search the internet that you may find refreshing. Did you know that Google also tracks your physical location and dates you were there?

They sure do! Wonder what they know about your travels? DuckDuckGo search engine is unusual in many ways. First, it wasn’t developed in California, but in suburban Pennsylvania. Second, DuckDuckGo has a mission to keep user’s information private and to prevent personalized search results. So, what’s wrong with personalized search results? Don’t you want your phone or computer to cater to your interests? The creators of DuckDuckGo assert that this kind of technology creates a filter bubble. Google specializes in sending you only the content that the company thinks you want, not everything available. There’s more to DuckDuckGo than just not being Google. The search engine includes nifty calculators and other tricks you’ve come to expect, and you can customize its interface with search shortcuts and an Instant Answers feature. You might be surprised by the quality of Instant Answers, which easily rivals Google’s Knowledge Graph. You can also make DuckDuckGo an extension of your browser and activate more privacy settings to keep your search history as protected as possible.

Computer Classes Are Available

Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more are being offered at the Eberly Center on the campus of UT (free parking). The fall schedule is posted on my website, OhComputerTraining.com. No experience is required. Call 419-530-8570 to register for classes at UT. If you prefer personal tutoring; that is my specialty. It’s just you and me. Contact me personally for patient/ knowledgeable tutoring at 419-318-9112.

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Would you like to have a mini informational get-together? Recently I have been teaching PC and iPhone/iPad classes anywhere that has Wi-Fi. 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 weblinks. Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT. All classes are offered through the Eberly Center with free parking. E-mail any specific questions or comments to JwPcTutor@Gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419-318-9112. Public Classes are listed on her website: OhComputerTraining.com. The classes at UT offer inexpensive and offer lots of patience. Call 419-530-8570 to register. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away.

Sidelines opens in Renaissance Plaza New restaurant is giving away free food for a year

Owners Eric Sitter, Chris Etts and Jerry Edmondson of Sidelines Sports Eatery & Pub have opened their fifth area location at 6060 Renaissance Place in the Renaissance Plaza off Holland-Sylvania Road. The restaurant is known locally for its sports-themed, friendly, fun atmosphere and high-quality food not usually found on other “sports bar” menus. The menu includes salads, burgers, ribs, steaks and many other options. “We like to be considered the neighborhood pub … a place friends and families can regularly gather to eat great food, enjoy each other’s company and experience first class service,” Sitter noted. “All of our beef, chicken and pork is hormone-free and responsibly-raised.” “We are probably most famous for our Fowl Balls, the ‘biggest basket in town’ of boneless chicken chunks. Fowl Balls are never frozen, are hand-cut at every location,” Sitter promised. “And to celebrate our new Sylvania location, Sidelines is giving away free Fowl Balls for a year to 463 families in

neighborhoods around our new location!” During the first week of October, a few lucky neighborhoods around Sylvania will be receiving postcards in the mail from Sidelines. All the recipients of the postcards need to do is be one of the first 463 people to bring the postcards back to the Sylvania Sidelines, and they will receive an order of Fowl Balls every week for a year. Sitter is excited about the giveaway. “We love to have fun in our restaurants, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be able to do something really nice for our customers. We expect to be a part of the Sylvania community for a long time, and this is our way of saying thanks for being so welcoming,” Sitter stated. He is also happy about the new location. “We have been looking for a place in Sylvania for a couple of years. When we saw the changes to the entryway and the other changes made by building owner Joe Mercurio and his son Mike, we thought this would be an ideal place for our restaurant,” he said. “The Mercurios did a beautiful job and have been wonderful to work with.” The new eatery has seating for 125 guests and is open daily beginning at 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.

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Pilates instructors team up in new studio Pilates instructor Lena Peron of The Pilates Wellness Center looks on as Pilates instructor Michael Lang completes a stretching routine on the Cadillac in the Oak Tree Plaza. After three years, Lena Peron has relocated her studio, The Pilates Wellness Center to a 1,200-square-foot space in the Oak Tree Plaza on Holland-Sylvania Road and Sylvania Avenue. She is joined by fellow Pilates instructor Michael Lange of Lang Fitness and Health. “We trained together when we were both working toward certification and we have been talking about doing this for a while,” he said. This worked out with the move.” According to Peron, her clients really enjoy the new space. “Many have remarked that this new space is very cozy and inviting,” she

offered. “And we all really like the rubber floor. It’s like a gym without being alone and we can easily get on the floor when we want to,” Peron reported. “Being part of this studio space is working very well for me. The location is great and works well for my clients. Lena has additional equipment that I did not have, which is a great benefit. We have an app that helps us coordinate our appointments as not to conflict with each other and it is working well,” Lang said. “I am very happy that Michael is sharing the space with me. He adds such a unique dimension as a professional dancer and an athlete along with being a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, flexibility specialist, and Pilates instructor. He also offers Qigong

and meditation. He is working with a variety of clients from young dancers to athletes, which is also very nice as it introduces a younger group to proper stretching and the other techniques we emphasize here,” she said. “We just want people to realize the benefit of Pilates. It is a very mindful form of exercise using stretching and lengthening muscles while constantly moving with various weight tensions. There is an emphasis on strengthening the core by reeducating movement patterns. We help find those bad habits and work to replace them. We also work on balance, which is very important as people age,” Peron said. “It is gratifying to see when people come in with pain and leave without,” she said. The founder, Joseph Hubertus Pilates had asthma and other ailments growing up in Germany. He turned to exercise and athletics to battle these ailments and was always studying various exercise regimens to expand his knowledge base. He became enamored by the classical Greek ideal of a man balanced in body, mind, and spirit, and he began to develop his own exercise system based on this

concept. Growing into adulthood, he was no longer the sickly child he had once been as he became an avid skier, diver, gymnast, and boxer. Later, in England, he worked as a selfdefense instructor for detectives at Scotland Yard. At the outbreak of World War I, he was interned as an “enemy alien” with other German nationals. During his internment, he refined his ideas and trained other internees in his system of exercise. He rigged springs to hospital beds, enabling bedridden patients to exercise against resistance, an innovation that led to his later equipment designs. An influenza epidemic struck England in 1918, killing thousands of people, but not a single one of his trainees died. This, he claimed, testified to the effectiveness of his system. In 1926, Pilates emigrated to the United States and opened a fitness studio in New York, sharing an address with the New York City Ballet. By the early 1960s, many New York dancers were clients. Equipment used today, the Cadillac and Reformer, are reminiscent of the early hospital beds and army cots Pilates adapted to be used by his interment clients.

Jamie Moan of Old Stone House Place, LLC, is ready for tenants. Construction has been completed on the new “pocket neighborhood, a four-villa development on Harroun Road at HollandSylvania roads. According to Jamie Moan of Old Stone House Place, LLC, the inspiration for the development is from northern Michigan where his family has vacationed for years. “We discovered pocket neighborhoods in Harbor Springs and thought the concept would be ideal for Sylvania,” he said Moan said his family had purchased the

property in 2003 as a potential development site. Working with Todd Kime of Kime Design, the concept was born and John Jesionowski of Stonebridge Construction brought it to fruition. The four villas, two in each building, face each other across a grassy courtyard. Each villa has a one-car detached garage set back behind the original stone house at the front of the property. “We think of this as a community or a neighborhood. Each of the villas has its own front porch, which can contribute to the camaraderie of the neighborhood,” Moan stated. All four villas are identical in design and offer many upscale amenities such as bamboo flooring, KraftMaid cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, washers and dryers and two master bedroom suites. “This is an ideal setup for two young professionals who each can have a master bedroom with ample closet and storage space,” Moan said. He continued, “The location is also ideal, near the highway, close to ProMedica Flower Hospital and the downtown Sylvania with shops, restaurants and more.” Three of the four villas are available for lease.

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Stone House Goods offers artwork, jewelry, gifts, more Friends Margie Matheson and Sarah Moan have combined their artistic talents to open Stone House Goods in the little stone house at 4818 Harroun Rd. at Holland-

Sylvania Road. “Margie and I have talked about doing something like this for some time. And, when we finally decided to open a shop, we

Lilly’s Pet-Pal-Ooza Celebrates Human-Pet Bond

Dr. Bob Esplin welcomes guests to Lilly’s Pet-Pal-Ooza, held Sept. 17 at SylvaniaVET, located at 4801 North Holland Sylvania Rd. The event was named for Lilly Holdship, a patient of SylvaniaVet, who passed away from cancer.

Volunteers for the event direct guests to the pony rides, face painting, bounce house and live music. Guests also enjoyed visiting local vendors and furry friends in search of homes from local shelters. –by Mary Helen Darah

agreed this would be the perfect spot. I have had my photography studio here and now this space has become a place to showcase my work and meet with clients,” Moan stated. “This is just the perfect size space for our business.” Matheson added, “I have been making my jewelry from home and selling online. It’s fun to have a place where people can actually see my work. She credits northern Michigan as her muse for many of her nature-inspired jewelry made with gemstones, silver and gold. In addition to the two artists’ work, they are also featuring the work of several other

artists and craftspeople. Shoppers can find unique, one-of-a-kind items including clothing, leather and vegan bags, paper products, soaps and other health and beauty products, books, wooden toys and much more. “We both love all of the creativity that we find here and we appreciate having our curated space available for talented local artists and craftspeople,” Matheson offered. The Stone House Goods is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Entrepreneur adds new services, products

Lisa Crosby uses the Zyto Bio Scan and will receive a comprehensive report.

Sherri Moscrop is having a detox session with the ionCleanse®

Teresa Wilhelm Young has added new wellness and overall alternative health solution products and services to her original laser teeth whitening business, Maui Whitening Sylvania. She now offers an ionic detox foot bath, which she recommends clients commit to a series of 12 30-minute sessions. The second new service is a Zyto Biocommunication Scan, which in just less than five minutes, reads your galvanic skin response and compiles a comprehensive wellness profile. Young also has added a full line of natural, Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade dōTERRA essential oils and accessories to accompany the bioscan wellness technology. The ionic foot bath rapidly detoxes the body symptoms of aging and degenerative diseases which are associated with poor cell hydration within cells in the body and diminishes the cell’s ability to repair itself and eliminate toxic waste. Cell membranes have an ion channel system allowing nutrients and fluids to pass through the membrane. When cells dehydrate, they cluster together and many of the surfaces are eliminated so the ion systems are unable to work. The principle of ionic detoxification is to facilitate the movement of ions in and out of the cells and restore the balance of positive and negative charges of the cells. The ions enter the body through the thousands of pores per square inch in the bottom of your feet and are

transported through the body. The ions neutralize oppositely charged toxins in the cells that are normally slow to exit the body. Some of the neutralized toxins will exit the body through the pores of the feet, Young reported. “Putting your feet in a bath of warm water opens those pores,” she pointed out. “It is hard to escape from toxins considering all of the pollutants, preservatives, metals and more that we are exposed to on a daily basis. This detox program is a great way to help the body out. A series of detox sessions can help with headaches, wrinkles, bags under the eyes, dull skin, tiredness, depression, less joint stiffness, improved sleep, improved digestion, increased energy, circulatory system improvement, reduced weight and more.” Clients can also get a snapshot of their overall wellness status by participating in a Zyto Bioscan. “It’s virtually as if you ask your body a question, and it answers. These reports detail for you exactly the information you need for making wellness decisions, directly from your body!” Young stated. After just a few short minutes, a multi-page report is generated detailing in-range and out-of-range biomarkers and the supplements and essential oils that will bring the out-of-range biomarkers into balance. In addition, a focus is placed on your four core systems critical to

maintaining health. “Easy-to-read graphs detail the report and suggest appropriate supplements and essential oils to improve the challenged system,” Young noted. “Essential oils have been used for centuries,” she said. “They are 60-70 times stronger than herbs; and our essential oils are all natural, pure certified therapeutic-grade so they can be taken internally, placed on the skin, or used in a diffuser.” Oils can also be included in one of the many “smart” bracelets made from lava stones Young has on hand or drops of oil can be dropped on a small pad to be worn in a locket. Young first experienced the benefits of an ionic detox system, bioscan and essential oils a few years ago when she received the gift of a spa day from her husband. “It was a wonderful experience that I wanted to know all about,” she said. “I learned everything I could about both services as well as pursuing and receiving an aromatherapy certification. The results that I and my family have experienced are just amazing. I wanted to share this experience with my clients and others.” According to Young, the new services and

products complement her laser teeth whitening offering through Maui Whitening, which uses the latest professional-grade LED technology and FDA-approved Mauisignature whitening gel for the process. “I offer 20-, 40- or 60-minute sessions, depending on the discoloration of clients’ teeth and how white they want them,” she noted. The whitening process also removes stains from existing dental work, as well, and matches the whitened natural teeth providing an even smile. Young grew up in a family-owned business and her own entrepreneurial spirit runs deep. “Opening the wellness salon has been a wonderful experience for me. It is great to see people be so pleased to see the immediate and dramatic results at such an affordable price and leave feeling so good and confident about the new way they look. Who doesn’t want white teeth and to feel great?” she asked. “And adding the ionic detox system, the bioscan and dōTERRA essential oils adds a dramatic and beneficial new natural wellness dimension for my clients.”.

Sylvania Township couple turn hobby into a sweet business

Doug and Rachel Conger are serious about their bees.

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Five years ago, Sylvania Township residents Rachel and Doug Conger happened to see a documentary about the collapsing of bee colonies and the devastating impact this could have on the world’s food supplies. “We became very interested and started learning everything we could about bees, which led to finding out about making honey,” Rachel Conger said. “We can do this,” she proclaimed. And, so they did. The Congers have acquired a great deal of knowledge about honey bees. Each hive has a queen who is responsible for laying about 3,000 eggs daily during the spring and summer months to ensure a constant supply of worker bees, drones and guard bees who know their respective jobs to maintain the hive. It is the worker bees that fly out to collect pollen and nectar bringing it back to the hive. Today, the Congers have 14 hives that tucked away on farms west of Sylvania. “We’ve heard that the bees boost crop yield by 30 to 40 percent,” Doug Conger reported. “Bees pollinate almost anything that flowers. Our bee colonies can travel over 50,000 miles collectively, gathering nectar from about two million flowers to produce just one pound of pure honey. We do not alter the honey in any way.” According to the Congers, eating raw, local honey can reduce allergies. Raw honey also contains an antioxidant, pinocembrin that is associated with improved brain function. The Congers first started harvesting honey for their own use and also to give it to friends. But as their interest grew, so did the number of hives and the amount of honey. Recently, they formed the Pure Bee Company began packaging their 100 percent raw, unfiltered honey offering it for sale at the Sylvania Farmers Market along with Toledo and Point Place markets and festivals. “We harvest in the early summer and again in the early fall,” the Congers reported. “We average about 100 pounds of honey from each hive each year leaving enough honey to maintain the hive over the winter months.”

CRAIG STOUGH MAYORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE

Sylvania Community Presented

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, I had the privilege of joining AIA National Craig Stough President Carl Elefante on stage at the American Institute of Architects Ohio Valley Region convention. We discussed the changing needs of large and small cities for their built and natural environments to better address evolving social and economic issues. I was able to expand the conversation to include the overall quality of life that residents look for in communities they choose to live in. Sylvania has a high quality of life that attracts new residents and helps keep our property values high. Although our most promising young people often leave for bigger

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Retirement

Sylvania Township Police Chief Robert Boehme has submitted a letter to township trustees stating his intention to retire at the end of the year. The chief was promoted to his current position April 8, 2011. He began his career as a patrol officer Aug. 31, 1981. He was promoted to the rank of captain in 2004, and to deputy chief in 2007. He had also held the temporary position of acting chief after the resignation or retirements of three prior chiefs. Chief Boehmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, also named Robert, was the first chief of the modern Sylvania Township Police Department, serving in that position from 1970 to 1985. An exact retirement date will be based on pension implications, the chief noted in his letter. Trustees said a search for a new chief will begin soon.

Boehme Reflects

The word â&#x20AC;&#x153;privilegeâ&#x20AC;? pops up a lot as Sylvania Township Police Chief Robert Boehme discusses his 38 years on the safety force and his decision to retire at the end of the year. He said it so often that he caught himself at one point, and changed the word to say it has been a â&#x20AC;&#x153;blessingâ&#x20AC;? to have spent his working years until now as a police officer. The chief was sworn in as a patrol officer in 1981, while his father, also Robert, was chief. His father became chief in 1970 to form what could be called the modern Sylvania Township Police Department. The chief, known as Rob, entered law school at the University of Toledo after obtaining his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. He was following his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice, but not far into law school he decided to follow his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s example. He had to make a deal with his dad establishing some circumstances which would result in a return to law school, but that obviously never happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was lucky. I just found my niche. A lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. There have been some ups and downs, but I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done.â&#x20AC;? The chief said he had the advantage of watching things his father instituted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;which were ahead of their time He was ahead of his time.â&#x20AC;? Chief Boehme said his father initiated the continuing practice of checking houses while occupants are away and other courtesies to township residents. If there was ever a chance the chief would forget some of those lessons, and there hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been, he need only look over his left shoulder

cities, many also choose to stay or return to Sylvania to raise their families. Here is what Sylvania has to offer, and what I shared with those 300 architects from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky: â&#x20AC;˘ Quality of Schools â&#x20AC;&#x201C; People have been choosing Sylvania because of the excellent schools for over 60 years. My parents did, I did, and many of the young parents in my neighborhood have recently done the same. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Recreation Programs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Sylvania Area Joint Recreational District continues to be the envy of northwest Ohio. Beautiful sports venues and diverse programming is what families are looking for. â&#x20AC;˘ Safe and Affordable Neighborhoods â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We have them and are working to keep them attractive and competitive with newer outer ring communities by maintaining the infrastructure and encouraging reinvestment. â&#x20AC;˘ Efficient City Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Police, fire, refuse, water and sewer are dependable. â&#x20AC;˘ Environment Consciousness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sylvania has been a tree city for 35 years, had the first curbside recycling in the area, had the first for a reminder. On the wall of his office is a family photo of Chief Boehme as s toddler on the knee of his father who is wearing the uniform of a cadet in the Toledo Police Academy. He acknowledges that â&#x20AC;&#x153;growing up around copsâ&#x20AC;? probably influenced his decision to join the department, but a job â&#x20AC;&#x153;where you help people and put bad guys in jailâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;what could be better,â&#x20AC;? he said. In the chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view, law enforcement is only one facet of the job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to help in neighborhood disputes, we might talk to parents if we see a kid might be headed for trouble,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that it is a privilege that community members will come to an officer and ask for help. Another positive factor is being â&#x20AC;&#x153;in a community which gives us so much support. We are often able to have the time to interact instead of always running from one call to another. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always nice to go home and know you made a positive difference,â&#x20AC;? he said. John Jennewine, chairman of the Sylvania Township trustees, said Chief Boehmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement is well-earned and accolades are deserved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a series of chiefs, and Chief Boehme came in and established a continuity and a sense of stability I think helped the department as a whole.â&#x20AC;? He added that not only has there not be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;black eyeâ&#x20AC;? during the chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenure, but there have been innovations in trying to get the department even closer to the community. such as the periodic Coffee with a Cop forums. Chief Boehme acknowledged that retiring wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an easy decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hardest part is that I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any longer be working with the best men and women I can imagine. This is a group of honest, dedicated people who truly want to help others,â&#x20AC;? he said, referring to the department. The economics of staying as opposed to retiring weighed on the side of retirement and at least a curiosity about what might be ahead also led to the decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an outdoor guy. I once thought about being a park ranger. I might be able to get something in one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s park districts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For now, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m building a house on 5.5 acres and that will keep me busy.â&#x20AC;? A longer-term goal is to get a camper, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and drive up the spine of the Rockies to Alaska. Stop overnight somewhere, and leave in the morning or in a week or two. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for the bucket list.â&#x20AC;? No matter what might be in the future, Chief Boehme added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;once a cop, always a cop.â&#x20AC;? And for him, that means the Sylvania Township Police Department.

curbside green waste recycling in the area, and operates its own composting field producing SylanGro compost that is commercially sold. We are redeveloping our riverfront, have cleaned up environmental damage from an earlier oil storage facility, built a new riverfront bicycle/walking path and maintain both active and passive parks. â&#x20AC;˘ Social Activity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sylvania has a growing schedule of cultural activities being lead by our four downtown organizations (Art Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Historical Commission and Downtown Business Association) working together to offer monthly art walks, an art festival, a fall festival, car shows, a film festival, theater training, historical programming and more. Sylvania is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Thanks to all the volunteers, organizations, and everyone who is working to make Sylvania a better place. I was proud to present Sylvania to an interested convention!

AIA National President Carl Elefante invited Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough to participate in the regional convention held in Indianopolis.

Trick-or-Treat Hours

Sylvania Township trustees have passed a resolution that trick-or-treat hours will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. John Zeitler, township administrator said those hours coincide with the hours of the city of Sylvania. Police will be patrolling neighborhoods and urge all motorists to use extra caution and have an eye out for any ghosts or goblins who might dash into the street.

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Sylvania–Then and Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

The next house to be featured, that is over 100 years old, is the house at 5071 South Main St. It was constructed in 1858, and is therefore 159 years old. That means that this house was standing here before the Civil War! Over the years it has been referred to as the “mill house” because the families that rented and lived in this house during its earlier years also operated the old flour mill that was just over the railroad tracks to the rear of this property. According to Lucas County real estate transfer records, this home was owned as follows: 1858 – John H. Parker June 22, 1860 – Peleg T. Clarke Sept. 28, 1887 – Alfred H. Clarke, son Jan. 9, 1899 – Lucas County Sheriff Sale Jan. 9, 1899 – Union Savings Bank Company Jan. 29, 1906 – George M. Deer 10-5-1945 – Herbert F. Deer, et. al. 11-5-1945 – John H. & Evelyn Chudzinski or survivor June 28, 1993 – Neil R. & Nanette Buehrer Dec. 13, 2002 – Miles P. & Patricia A. Hacker Nov. 20, 2013 – Patricia A. Hacker Focusing on the years 1858 through 1906, before George Deer purchased the home, all occupants of this house appear to have rented from the owners. From 1858 to 1876 there are no records to tell us who was living here and operating the mill. Peleg T. Clarke owned the property most of those years, but he owned large parcels of land all over

Sylvania, so he may or may not have lived here, and after his son, Alfred, acquired the property, records show that he did not live in Sylvania during those years. From 1876 to 1884 Francis and Caroline Chamberlain, with their son Wallace, rented the home and operated the flour mill. From 1884 to 1902 Uriah D. and Harriett Pettit lived here and he operated the mill. From 1902 to 1904 George Paxton rented the home while operating the mill, and then from 1904 to 1906 B.B. Hoops lived in the house while operating the mill. Records reported that when B.B. Hoops came into possession of the flour mill he remodeled it and put in modern flouring machines instead of burrs. An article written by Sylvania Historian Kathryn Keller, which appeared in the Sentinel Herald newspaper on April 12, 1956, said, “Seventy-odd years ago the section of town around the depot had replaced the creek flats as Sylvania’s industrial center. The age of steam had taken over. A sizeable mill pond, (now filled in) was located west of the tracks and furnished water for the steam requirements of Chamberlin’s grist mill.” In 1906, George Deer purchased the home and he and his wife Anna lived here from 1906 until 1945. In the 1910 census, George Deer was 50 years old, married for 27 years and working as a farmer. His wife Anna was 42 years old and had five children, with four children still alive. Son Wallace was 18 years old, still living at home, and listed as a farmer. In the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census, George Deer and wife Anna were still listed as living in this home. In the 1930 census, he was listed working as a “manager-apiary.” (Beekeeper). A notice appeared in the Sylvania Sentinel on Nov, 10, 1921 which read, “No Trespassing

5071 S. Main Street

allowed on my farm on account of tile being disturbed fences cut, gates left open and deep holes dug. George M. Deer.” A 1932 Classified Advertisement in the Sylvania Sentinel read, “WANTED-Straw and alfalfa hay in bulk or baled, George M. Deer, 5071 Main Street.” In 1945, John and Evelyn Chudzinski purchased the home and the Nov. 21, 1945 Sentinel newspaper reported, “A building permit was requested by Mr. Chudzinski who recently purchased the George Deer property on South Main Street. The permit was given by Council and called for renovating and modernizing the dwelling and outbuildings at an approximate cost of $1,000.” At this time the Chudzinskis also bricked up the

house, which was originally wood sided. Most that remember Mr. Chudzinski remembered that he worked for the Sisters of St. Francis for 35 years, retiring in 1979. John and Evelyn Chudzinski lived here until 1993 when they split off a portion of this property and built a one-story ranch home in front of their old house here. In 1993 Neil and Nanette Buehrer bought the house and lived here until 2002. I know for a fact that they put a lot of work into the house while they lived here, and the current owner has owned the house since 2002. I recently noticed a For Sale sign in the front yard. Who will be the next to own this beautiful historical home?

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JUST RELEASED Volume six of an eight volume set of Sylvania History books, written by Gayleen Gindy, has just been released and can be purchased on-line at Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.com. All six of the published volumes are now available. When all eight volumes are published the top of the spines will spell out S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A.

Jamie Farr / Marathon Classic Ladies Professional Golf Association Lee Brothers All-American Three Ring Circus Comes To Sylvania Lyceum Courses in Sylvania Harriett Beecher Stowe National Bicentennial Wagon Train – 1976 Sylvania’s Centennial Celebration – 1933 Sylvania’s Time Capsule Is Buried Clubs, Centers, Camps, Organizations and Posts American Legion Volume No. Six – Boy Scouts in Sylvania Table of Contents Camp Miakonda Newspapers Girl Scouts In Sylvania Newspapers in Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs Baseball Libraries Club Sylvania Public Library Huntington Farms Community History of the Sylvania Public Library Center/Sylvania Area Family Services Properties Protected Home Circle Events, Festivals & Annual Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Programs in Sylvania Sylvania Area Community Art Show / Festival and Art Improvement Corporation Commission Sylvania Community Services Center, Ballooning Inc. (a/k/a SCSC) Bank Robbery By The Famous Pretty Sylvania Exchange Club Boy Floyd Sylvania Grange No. 1188 Bank Robberies In Sylvania – Two Sylvania Ladies Literary Club More Sylvania Masonic Lodge No. 287 F & Bean Festival AM Chautauqua In Sylvania Sylvania Order of the Eastern Stars Fall Festival and Parade No. 149 Fourth of July In Sylvania Sylvania Rotary Club Fun Day In Sylvania Sylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts Ginnivan’s Dramatic Company Gold Rush In California – Who Went? Sylvania Villagers

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

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A visit to Aqua Hut BOGA Fit/BOGA Yoga

I ride a unicycle thanks to my parent’s unsuccessful belief that it would help their close to 6-foot daughter stand up straight. I have taken a quick spin on a wakeboard. I am a kayaker. I am a single mother. I have been a “balancer” for decades. That being said, I was still a tad intimidated when asked to participate in a BOGA Fit/BOGA Yoga class offered at Aqua Hut. The facility, known for providing training and scuba-diving experiences locally and around the globe, is now offering BOGA Fit/BOGA Yoga along with Aqua Cycling. After determining that I was more fearful of being seen in a bathing suit than falling off a board, I reluctantly took the plunge…and was pleasantly surprised.

The Savvy Sylvanian attempts to keep her balance ... and composure during a BOGA Fit class held at Aqua Hut. I learned that the BOGA Fit program has an established following and continues to

grow in popularity thanks to its successful results. “We have known about BOGA Fit since 2013 but we didn’t have any instructors,” stated Jeff Davis, owner of Aqua Hut. “We are thrilled to offer it here. One of our instructors says they use the class to restore their bodies. The Detroit Lions utilize the classes to reduce lactic acid. The whole idea of offering the classes was to provide an experience where there is no physical pain following exercise thanks to being in the water.” I liked hearing “no physical pain” but that still didn’t rid me of my emotional apprehension of exposing my thighs in public. I am happy to report that my trepidation was unfounded. The members of the class were of all body types and fitness levels. They were there to get fit and have an enjoyable experience. “People don’t want to exercise because they do not want to be uncomfortable not just physically but emotionally,” stated Davis. “We are not a gym. We get to make our own rules. We provide a small, safe environment where clients can relax.” I got on the board and was quickly humbled. The cockiness I once possessed regarding my balancing abilities vanished. I doubted their description that we would be on “STABLE floating mats” but I quickly became used to the feeling of balancing on water. It was very empowering. The class involved a series of exercises, yoga moves and “band” resistance work. I was so busy do the moves, having a few laughs with my fellow participants and trying to stay on the board that the 45-minute class time flew by. I asked a couple of my fellow classmates and the instructor what keeps them coming back. Jen Irvin stated, “You can’t get this at a gym. I love the resistance the water gives you.” Mary Weideman, a massage therapist in Sylvania, stated, “I feel it is extremely challenging and rewarding. You never get bored…on the board.” The instructor, Mary Arend, who is constantly on a search for new and challenging workouts, is thrilled the classes are being offered locally. “It is great for your core, improves your balance and being

Jen Irvin, Mary Arend and Dawn Weideman make this exercise look easy. in the water takes things to a whole new level. I was simply happy that I made it through the class unscathed. I enjoyed the experience. I felt I benefited from the camaraderie and laughter equally if not more than the workout. Now that I have survived and enjoyed BOGA Fit, I am ready to conquer their Aqua Cycling class. I am intrigued to try this minimal-impact calorie-burning experience where exercise bikes are placed in water. Yes, the first thought that crossed my mind was that I could “coast” underwater undetected but after staying afloat, I feel I am feeling strong and balanced and ready for the next adventure.

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Sylvania Farmers Market 6700 Monroe St., behind the Sylvania Municipal Court Building Tuesdays, Oct. 3 and 10, 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/ Greek Cooking Class Series Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Community Center 740 N. Superior St., Toledo Tuesday, Oct. 3 6-8 p.m. Learn to make Spanakopita (spinach pie), then take it with you. $45/per person/class. Questions, 419-243-9189. Register at holytrinitytoledo.com/greekcooking-class-series. French Cooking Classes Element 112 5735 N. Main St. Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 7 p.m. Chef Chris Nixon will lead cooking demos while guests enjoy a four-course menu. Recipes included. Tickets per event are $95/guest plus $55/guest for custom wine pairings. Contact Kory Kyler at 419-517-1104 or kkyler@element112restaurant.com. Gourmet Harvest Dinner Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake Saturday, October 7, 4-7 p.m. Public is invited to share a German dinner. $12 donation is suggested.

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Proceeds benefit the Women of Zion. zionlutheranottawalakemi.com Food Truck Rally Toledo Harley-Davidson 7960 W. Central Ave. Saturday, Oct. 14, noon - 8 p.m. Great food and fun for a great cause! Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio and The Victory Center. Live music from rock and blues band StreetWize, local food trucks, and domestic and craft beer options. Free admission. Kids’ Pizza Making 5th Street Pub Sylvania 5577 Monroe St. Saturdays, noon - 2 p.m. Mom and dad can sit back and relax while the kids create their own pizzas and learn “pizza secrets” from Chef Bruce. $5/child’s pizza. 5thstreetpub.com Wine 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 Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian 5453 Monroe St. Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Weekly tasting features favorite Italian Estates. Cost varies with tasting options. bottleshopinfo@mancys.com

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Apple Fritter Bread

It’s no wonder that apples are America’s favorite fruit. Naturally fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free, they’re an excellent source of fiber, especially if their skin is left on. Aside from their health benefits, apples are extremely versatile in cooking, working well with sweet and savory dishes. So instead of baking a traditional apple pie, opt for a few different ways to use apples. Try them in a salad with creamy blue cheese and tart cranberries, pair them with sweet Italian sausage and Parmesan, or take the classic apple fritter to a new level and bake a loaf of apple Jennifer Ruple fritter bread.

Apple and Sausage Fusilli

Sautéed apples are a fresh and unexpected addition to this dish featuring sweet Italian sausage and spiral-shaped pasta. Serves 6 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed 2 sweet apples, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced White wine vinegar 16 ounces fusilli, cooked Parmesan cheese Chopped fresh basil In a large skillet, heat oil over mediumhigh. Add sausage and cook until browned about 5 minutes. Apple Cranberry Crunch Salad

Beat in eggs, 1 at a time until blended. Add vanilla extract. In a medium bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together. Add into creamed butter mixture and mix until blended. Mix milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Add half the apple mixture, then half the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat the apples into batter. If using walnuts, sprinkle the full amount over batter/apples. Repeat layers (except walnuts). Lightly pat the apples into batter. With a knife, swirl brown sugar mixture through apples. Bake approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. To make glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk together. Let bread cool for 15 minutes before drizzling with glaze. (Recipe adapted from thebakingchocolatess.com)

Apple Cranberry Crunch Salad

The perfect combination of ingredients to serve throughout the fall. In this salad, glazed pecans provide the crunch and sweetness to balance the tartness of the apples and cranberries.

Serves 8 1 cup glazed pecans (recipe below) 1 head romaine lettuce 1 head red leaf lettuce ½ cup dried cranberries 2 unpeeled apples (any variety) cored and sliced 4-ounce container blue cheese Balsamic vinaigrette Pecans: 1 cup pecan halves 1 tablespoon salted butter 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar Melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in pecans. Add sugar and stir constantly for two minutes. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread out nuts, making sure they don’t touch. Allow to cool. Wash, pat dry and arrange lettuces in a large serving bowl. Arrange remainder of ingredients over lettuce. Drizzle with your choice of balsamic vinaigrette. (Recipe by Jennifer Ruple) For more recipes, visit Jennifer’s blog at somedaycowgirl.blogspot.com. Apple and Sausage Fusilli

Add apples and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in a splash of white wine vinegar and drizzle with oil. Toss with cooked pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil. (Recipe adapted from rachaelraymag.com)

Apple Fritter Bread

This anytime bread has all the elements of a classic apple fritter – soft apples, rich cinnamon, and a bit of crunch – drizzled with sweet glaze. The addition of walnuts is optional, but they are a great complement to the apples. Serves 8 /3 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 /3 cup white sugar ½ cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder ½ cup milk 2 sweet apples such as Gala, peeled, chopped and mixed with 2 tablespoons white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 /3 cup chopped walnuts, if desired 1

Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk Heat oven to 350 F. Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line with foil and coat with non-stick spray. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat white sugar and butter together until smooth and creamy.

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Second annual Harvesting Hope held in Sylvania Historical Village

Bill Fall and Tom McHugh raise a glass to funding cancer research.

Food is prepared on site by Element 112 staff members.

Honorary Chairmen Michael and Karen McMurray talk with Chairwoman Kathy Rotte and her husband, Tom Rotte, American Cancer Society Northwest Ohio Board Chair, in front of the two historic trucks on display. The second annual Harvesting Hope in support of the American Cancer Society was held Friday, Sept. 15, at the Sylvania Historical Village. Honorary chairs for the event were Michael and Karen McMurray. Michael shared his gratitude for those supporting the event and the continued need to support the American Cancer Society and its mission. Kathy Rotte chaired the event with the help of committee members Paula Fall, Susan Palmer, Robbin Flis, Kelly Flanigan-Nadaud and Barb Stengle. The evening included music by Kentucky Chrome, dining under the stars with a wonderful five-course meal prepared by award-winning Chef Chris Nixon of Element 112. Dinner included passed hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;eouvres,

roasted ruby red beets, butter-poached Icelandic turbot, caramelized sunchoke, truffle-braised Wagyu beef cheek and pistachio pavlova. Each course was paired with a special wine provided by Heidelberg Distributors. A live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items, followed by a special mission plea to help fund free lodging for cancer patients and their care-givers, rounded out the evening. Also seen at the event were Todd and Cinda Berman, Dr. Craig and Jan Colville, Ann Meier, Greg and Rose Geswein, JB and Nicole LeBoutillier, Jeannie Hylant and Tom McHugh, Sandra Hylant, Tony Heldreth and Hunter Schwind. The event raised $52,000 (and counting) in support of the mission.

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Five local churches plan Sylvania Crawl Five local churches are opening their doors for The Sylvania Church Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 14. Community members of all ages are invited to travel from church to church, with events and activities at each location, including music, a service project, and a chance to learn about a local refugee resettlement program This event was envisioned by local pastors to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. In 1517, Martin Luther, a German priest, began questioning church practices, which led to the creation of Protestant Churches. Now, 500 years later, these churches plan to highlight the things that unite rather than separate a community. A common interest of the churches is the call to “love our neighbor,” especially those who are on the margins of society. They seek to extend a welcome to recent refugee immigrant families. The event partners with US Together, a Toledo-based group, whose mission is to coordinate, organize, and initiate services to immigrants and refugees through education, advocacy, and other opportunities in order to strengthen the community. The church crawl begins by gathering at 9 a.m. at Sylvania First United Methodist, 7000 Erie St. Participants can then move on to Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie

St., where they will meet representatives from US Together to hear stories of refugee resettlement. After traveling to St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie Street, they will create a small peace banner for the homes of those served by US Together. At 11:15 a.m., Father Jim Peiffer, who served as the ecumenical officer for the Toledo Diocese, will be speaking on recent Roman Catholic – Protestant conversations at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 Main St. There will then be a gathering for lunch, music, and wrap up at Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St., at noon. All are welcome to participate in the entire morning of events, or to join up with the group along the way.

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LOVE GOD … GROW IN GOD … SERVE GOD Clockwise from top: Pastor Sam Buehrer, Sylvania United Church of Christ, Pastor Tom Rand, Sylvania First United Methodist, Pastor Nate Tuff, Olivet Lutheran, Pastor Beth Ferne Johnson, St. Stephen Lutheran. Not pictured, Pastor Melissa Micham, Olivet Lutheran and Msgr. Dennis Metzger, St. Joseph Church.

Whiteford Wesleyan Church The Church with a Hand of Welcome and a Heart of Love Whiteford Wesleyan is Biblically Based, Faith Teaching, and Mission Minded

Leading Families Home launches new website Leading Families Home, providing resources to support homeless families as they transition to permanent housing, recently launched its new website. This creates a unified brand representing the merging of Beach House, Inc. and FOCUS, which joined forces in 2016 to become Leading Families Home. The new website, lfhtoledo.org shines a spotlight on the mission and vision of the organization, with the collective goal of

guiding families from homelessness to a home of their own. “Our services are designed to address the interrelated root causes of homelessness, with a longstanding commitment to housing and income improvement as the foundation. Leading Families Home is committed to building a better future by engaging partners and pushing policies, perceptions, and practices toward effective solutions,” said Tammy Holder, CEO.

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Willaim Fitzpatrick

William Francis Fitzpatrick, of Toledo, Ohio, born to Ralph and Mary (Weirich) Fitzpatrick on Sept. 20, 1929, passed away Sept. 18, 2017, at Arbors at Sylvania, Ohio. “Bill” served in the U.S. Marine Reserves under Walt Churchill and then went on to enlist in the U.S. Air Force where he served as a firefighter during the Korean War. After serving his country, he married the love of his life, Beverly A. Fielding, on July 17, 1954, and went on to have a successful career as a precision welder for Teledyne CAE where he retired after 34 years. He loved to spend time bowling, square dancing, camping, fishing and hunting with family and friends. Surviving Bill are his wife of 63 years, sons Randy (Donna), Richard (Sue), Edward (Jill) and daughter Kelly (Todd) Harris, sister Joan Seavolt, 14 grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. The family would like to convey a special thanks to the dedicated staff at Arbors at

Sylvania for their loving care of Bill. Memorial contributions can be made to Southern Care Hospice and online condolences and memories may be shared at reebfuneralhome.com.

Donna Mraz

Donna J. Mraz, 69, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Sept. 17, 2017, at Toledo Hospital. She was born to John E. and Laurine (Pollauf) Calmes in Toledo, Ohio. Donna married David on Jan. 12, 1967, and together they raised two daughters and a son. Donna worked at Libbey Glass and retired after many years as a burner cleaner, and was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed word searches, knitting, scrapbooking and crocheting. Donna loved spending time with her husband and children. Donna is survived by her husband, David; daughters Amy Hubay and Jennifer (Jerry) Saxton; son Christopher; sisters, Connie Calmes and Colleen Barenbrugge; brother Dan Calmes and sister-in-law Debbie

Calmes. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Michael Calmes.Online condolences may be left at reebfuneralhome.com.

Diana Dunn

Diana L. Dunn, 69, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Sept. 18, 2017, at Kingston Residence after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on Oct. 20, 1947, to Rolland and Alice Dunn. Diana graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She worked at Owens Corning, Ford Motor Company, and Pilkington as a systems analyst. Diana enjoyed reading, watching sports and attending jazz concerts at Toledo Botanical Gardens. She was a true blue Wolverine fan. She is survived by step-sister Becky Waingrow of Genoa; and aunts Ruth Mears and Juanita (Larry) Turk both from Berkey, Ohio, and nieces, nephews and many cousins. Condolences to reebfuneralhome.com.

Henry Kolb

Henry “Hank” G. Kolb, 66, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Sept. 18, 2017, at ProMedica Flower Hospital. He was born Dec. 10, 1950, in New Ulm, Minn., to parents Henry and Clara (Liebl) Kolb, and they preceded him in death. Henry graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1972, and the University of Toledo in 1981 where he was awarded a Juris Doctor Law Degree. While in law school, he was the recipient of many scholastic achievement awards. He began his career at a private law firm, and then he went on to practice corporate law for Mercury Marine in Wisconsin and the Brunswick Corporation in Illinois before moving to Toledo, Ohio, to join the corporate law department at Owens Corning. In later years, Henry pursued a new career path as a financial advisor, first for Morgan Stanley and, for the past seven years, with Key Investment Services. Henry was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sylvania, Ohio, where he served as an usher for 20 years. Always a man for others, he volunteered to cook for the Helping Hands of St. Louis for many years. He also served on its board of directors. Henry is remembered for his fierce loyalty to all Minnesota sports teams, especially his Vikings, the Gophers, and the Twins. His interest in athletics began when his older brothers taught him to ice skate as soon as he could walk. He went on to play football and baseball in high school, and he remained a lifelong sports enthusiast. Henry enjoyed fishing, reading and family gatherings. His children and grandchildren were a source of pride and joy. Henry is survived by his loving wife of more than 46 years, Sara A. (Kienlen) Kolb; daughters Jaclyn (Adam) Poll and Linda (Joseph) Asteriou; son Michael (Jessica Stevens) Kolb; grandchildren Alexander and Audrey Poll, Sophie, Lillian, Evelyn, and Cameron Kolb, and Nathan Henry Asteriou who is due to arrive Dec. 28, 2017; and brothers Maynard, Robert (Verlaine), and Francis “Butch” Kolb. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Helping Hands of St. Louis, 443 6th Street, Toledo, OH, 43605. Hank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend. He will be deeply missed. Online condolences at reebfuneralhome.net.

Richard Warns

Richard J. Warns, 73, of Temperance, Mich., passed away, Sept. 18, 2017, at

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ProMedica Flower Hospital. Richard was an electrician, and a member of Local 8 IBEW for more than 50 years. He retired in 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Roblynn Warns; daughter Rachel Warns; son Richard L. (Maria) Warns; grandchildren Bri, Chris, and John; sister Mary Lou (Harvey) Brannigan; and brothers Ronald (Mary) and Robert (Terry) Warns. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers, the Northpointe Church of the Nazerene. Arrangements by Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania.

Rosetta Garver

Rosetta M. Chandler Lewis Garver, 97, passed away Sept. 25, 2017, at ProMedica Flower Hospital. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, May 11, 1920, to parents Floyd and Violet (Staler) Chandler. Rosetta was employed with the Singer Sewing Machine Co. for 15 years, during that time she taught and was involved in retail sales. She was also employed as an Assistant Buyer with Washington Distributors for an additional 15 years. Rosetta was a 55-year member of Trilby United Methodist Church. She was proud to have served as a member and former president of the Ladies Auxiliary Adams Township Post 553 of the American Legion. Rosetta is survived by her daughters Judith (John) Moore and Katherine (James) McLin; 12 grandchildren and several greatgrand and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Richard O. Garver; sons James C. and William P Lewis; sister Blanche Chandler; and brothers Richard, Raymond, Norman, Don and Reverend Linford L. Hall. Those wishing to offer memorials, in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider Angel Flight or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Clifford Gratz

Clifford (Bud) Gratz Jr., 84, born May 16, 1933, passed peacefully Sept. 27, 2017, at Parkcliffe Community in Toledo, Ohio, after a 12 year battle with Dementia. Bud is survived by his wife, Patricia (Weber) Gratz, of 63 years; his daughters Terry (John) Kolvick, Deborah (Bob) McDonald, Pamela McDonald and Penny (Dave) Brennan; his siblings John, Ervin, Evelyn and Susie; his grandchildren Brian, Matt, Erica, Andy, Nicki, Danny, Corey, Shelby, Ian, Brad, Emily, Eric, Drew and Jarred; his great-grandchildren Austin, Payton, Logan, Gracie, James, Dylan, Ryder, Cam, Hudson and Ary. Preceded in death are his parents Clifford Sr. and Helen; his sister Nancy; his grandchildren Hope and Josh and his great grandchild Eli. Bud loved his family and grew to appreciate them even more with age. He had a passion for adventure and he loved camping, snowmobiling and traveling. He also enjoyed working in his yard. Bud and Pat met in the fall of 1952 at Mc Clouds Confectionary in Lambertville, Mich. and married two years later on Aug. 23, 1954. Bud served in the U. S. Army as a helicopter mechanic from 1953 to 1955. In 1955, he began a long career in the construction industry and retired from Rudolph-Libbe in 1995. Shortly after retirement Bud and Pat became snowbirds and enjoyed spending the winter months basking in the Florida sun.

Racing for the Cure

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Bob Walter joins his wife, Cheryl Walter, who is eager to run her race as a survivor of breast cancer. The twosome ran the race in Downtown Toledo. –by Mary Helen Darah

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SCAC inducts Townsend into Hall of Fame; honors members Former student Laura Jakes praises her art teacher.

Townsend greets former NV teacher Ben Ayling. Sylvania resident, teacher and artist Don Townsend was inducted into the Sylvania Community Arts Commission’s Hall of Fame and congratulated by his wife, Sandy, at The Party at Chandler Café on Sept. 27.

Northview teachers and former students traveled from as far as California to An example of Townsend’s work. honor Townsend.

Sylvania Community Art Commission board members Rae Betz, Brian Kezur and Laura Jakes receive the Meraki Award for their efforts and contributions to the organization. This is the first year that this award has been presented.

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Market manager Connie Torrey greets an old friend, Mikhail Mandaeism, at the Tuesday market.

Bob Armstrong watches Steve Colony of Great Lakes Knife Sharpening put an edge on a blade.

Roger Zielinski of Garden Nursery helps Cathy and Ryan Larmer with their purchase of red onions.

Pam Bassett of Heavenly Hounds looks on as Genifer and Barry Hopkins select treats for their dog.

Ron Edwards helps Colleen Tankos with her shirt selection.

Peg Schenk buys produce from Donna Farnsel of Farnsel Farms.

Julie Ostrowski, center, and her sons Devin and Logan sample honey from Dee's Bees.

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Local Fest Celebrates Bands, Bites & Brews

Barb Gramza celebrates her birthday with her grandson Brann Borland.

Kyle Talkington and Alana Hatcher talk with Scott Stampflmeier about their food order from PoMo's.

Santana Gomez and Daniel Miller dress up their NogDogs with mustard and catsup. Other food vendors include Displaced Chef and Balance bubble teas.

Jeremy Jakes receives a piece of UpSide Brewery’s one-year anniversary cake from brewery founder Nick Dallas’ grandmother Carolyn Michem.

Twin Pfunk was one of four bands to perform at the second Local Fest held Sept. 23 in the J&G Pizza Palace and the Edward Jones parking lot. Also entertaining were Andrew Ellis, Fossil Creek Bluegrass and Cactus Jack.

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Project UNIFY celebrates inclusion BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Kevin Platek and fellow student and friend, Rachel Rubin, enjoy practicing before their Project UNIFY match to be held Oct. 10, 6 p.m., in the time between the Northview vs. Southview soccer game.

Special education teacher Jessie Minard is on a mission to unify students through Project UNIFY.

Jessie Minard, a special education teacher at Sylvania Northview High School, is on a mission. The educator, who is entering her fifth year at Northview, began Project UNIFY, an inclusive sports program. The project’s main objective is to assist students with special needs to become more involved and included through sports. Minard began the program last year and found it beneficial in bringing students with and without disabilities together by playing sports with one another. Project UNIFY is a program through Special Olympics. Minard learned of the Project UNIFY movement through her involvement as a volunteer for the Special Olympics. “When I was a volunteer for the Special Olympics as well as for an inclusionary camp, I came to appreciate how the kids participated together,” recalled Minard. “I believe that you are less likely to be scared of people different from yourself once you are exposed and interact

with them.” Last year she began Project UNIFY by making it a service learning project as part of her government class. Her students with special needs helped plan many aspects of the program. “They usually do not get involved in the planning of things at the school,” stated Minard. “Once a week we took time out to plan Project UNIFY. I wanted them to take ownership of the project.” Three sporting events, soccer, basketball and track, will be held during the school year. The games are played in between regular matches between Northview and Southview. “We did it that way because we wanted both schools to participate and have a larger audience as well,” stated Minard. “The first event we held last year was a soccer match. It went very well. We do two practices before game day. The practices help me know where to place students. Some need a peer buddy and one-on-one help. “The most challenging part of the project last year UNIFY TO 4C

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Sylvan Students Stride for Pride

Sylvan kindergarteners participated in the school’s annual fundraising activity, Stride for Pride, on Sept. 15

Sylvania Students Achieve Excellence

Several St. Francis students from Sylvania were recognized at the Fall Honors Assembly including Connor Gray, Excellence in Theology, Nicklas Pawlicki, Excellence in Theology, Excellence in Mathematics;Cameron Long, Excellence in French, Nathan Demski, Excellence in Art and Michael Allen, Excellence in Science.

Northview Musicians of the Week

Sylvan first graders right after walking for Sylvan's Stride for Pride. Violinist Adam Murphy is a member of the Chamber Orchestra and is currently serving as vice president of the Northview Orchestras. Adam has represented NV in the OMEA NW Regional Orchestra, District Orchestra, All-State Orchestra, NAfME All-National Honors Orchestra, and Toledo Youth Orchestras and performs regularly at Solo and Ensemble. This past summer Adam studied violin at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Adam has also been a member of the NV Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, A Capella Choir, and Pit Orchestra. Adam is the son of Steve and Susan Murphy.

Jessica Ragland has strong musical and leadership skills. She assists the Wildcat Marching Band as a senior field commander. In addition, her high level of musical ability, kind personality, and caring approach with other students makes her an effective and approachable leader. Jessica has been a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Pit Orchestra and has participated in numerous regional and OMEA sponsored honors festivals and events. She is involved in Student Council, class government, Toledo Youth Orchestra, Teen Advisory Council, and Jazz Band. She is the daughter of Jim and Gina Ragland.

Girls Scouts sponsor trunk-or-treat to help feed local veterans Community members of all ages are invited to Toledo Memorial Park Oct. 21 to enjoy the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio’s First Trunk-or-Treat from 4:30 to 6 p.m. “We’re offering this event for area families to have a safe place to trick-or-treat, show off their Halloween costumes and raise awareness for Veterans Matter, a nonprofit with a mission to give homeless veterans a fresh start,” said Janice French, a community Girl Scout leader. “An important part of scouting is teaching the girls how to give back to the community, and there’s no better way than to help those who have sacrificed so much for all of us. We are asking trunk

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sponsors and trick-or-treaters to donate canned food items to support hungry area veterans.” Along with trick-or-treating, there will be a trunk decorating competition with prizes awarded for the scariest, funniest, most original and best character. Individuals or families are welcome to host a trunk. Additionally, sponsoring a trunk is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to raise awareness for their own work. More than 50 groups have already signed up as trunk sponsors. There is no limit on the number of trunk spaces available. Everyone in the area is invited to join the fun, support the Girl Scouts and help feed local veterans. To learn more or register, visit signupgenius.com/go/30e0849a8af2ba2fb6first1.

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School Events

•The Southview Fall Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gently used clothing, jewelry, toys, household goods, art, books, CDsDVDs, home décor, tools, sports equipment, and furniture will be available.

•A Book fair will be held at Stranahan Elementary School Monday, Oct. 9 through Thursday, Oct. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday; 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Lucy, a kindergartner, Hadley, a second grader and fifth grade sister Madeline, right, enjoy having baked goods with their mom, Meredith Hustwick, at the Muffins for Moms event held at Whiteford Elementary School on Sept. 22.

SV Band Boosters plan two fundraisers The Southview Band Boosters club is holding two fundraisers on Saturday, Oct. 7. The proceeds from both fundraisers will go towards new uniforms for the marching band whose current jackets are over 25 years old and are falling apart. The boosters are seeking funds to replace these. Also, the band members need an additional 40 hats next year due to the growing size of the band. One part of the event is a job fair to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southview. Boosters are inviting anyone in the community who is looking for a job participate. A group of varied employers including Visiting Angels, ProMedica, McDonald’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Maui Whitening & Spa, Renhill Staffing,

Chick-Fil-A, Great Clips, and the U.S. Army will be on hand to to with anyone seeking employment. Those attending should bring a few copies of their resume, and dress for an interview. Employers who would like to participate in the job fair can contact Mike at president@southviewband.com for more details. A second fundraiser, “Lincoln Driven to Give“ will be held at the same time outside of the school. Brondes is bringing several Lincoln models for guests to test drive. Volunteers will be on hand to help fill out the necessary forms, and the boosters will get $20 for every test drive, up to 300. There will be no sales pressure involved.

The Sylvania Southview High School Theatre Department will present Three OneActs about the Holocaust: “Dark Road,” “937” and “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” on Thursday, Oct 19 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Southview High School. Tickets are $7 for students and senior citizens, $9 for adults and $5 student tickets with the donation of two canned goods to support the International Thespian Society national philanthropy, Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat. All canned goods collected will be donated to the food pantry at Sylvania Family Services. Tickets are available at southviewtheatre.org. Director Brandi Shepard, the drama teacher at Southview, chose these three one-acts for their timely message. Shepard states, “We’re still seeing hate today and we can’t forget what happens when that spirals out of control. We

need to learn from history so we don’t repeat our mistakes.” She also likes that teachers can apply it to the social studies and language arts curriculum. Shepard is assisted by technical director Jon Austin and student leaders including stage manager Yasmine Abdouni and set crew head Julia Ruetz. Over 50 students are involved in this production as cast and crew.

SV thespians to present Three One Acts

•A Pumpkin Run will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Students are collecting pledges and have the opportunity to win prizes. The top fundraiser will have the opportunity to be the ‘Principal for a Day.’ Each classes top fundraiser will be able to ‘Toss a Pie in the Principal’s Face.’

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Notre Dame Academy recently presented speaker and author Sr. Miriam James, Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, who spoke on the “Dignity and Beauty of Women” to NDA students. The topic of the speech coordinated with NDA’s yearly theme of Embracing the Feminine Genius. This school year the NDA community, in its academic curriculum and other cultural aspects of the school, will strive to study and better understand and embrace the “feminine genius” as attributed to Pope John Paul II. Future speakers and presentations are scheduled throughout the year based on this theme, along with the NDA’s school community book read and exploration of the novel, “I AM MALALA” by Malala Yousafzai: Winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Northview Athletes of the Week

Andy Riggs has been a threeyear member of the varsity boys’ golf team and was a member of the 2017 NLL Championship Team. After a great summer of junior golf, including winning the local Big I Championship qualifier, Riggs advanced to one of the biggest junior tournaments in the nation, The Big I. He has started the fall season off continuing his stellar play. Andy shot a one over par 73 in the Sylvania Invitational at The Legacy, and two under par 34 to help lead the way to defeat crosstown rival Southview. Riggs is a member of the National Honor Society.

Dane Hullibarger will earn his third varsity letter as a member of the Wildcat football team. A key part in the 2017 successful 5-0 start, Dane impacts all three facets of the game ... offense, defense and special teams. Through week four, he has 21 tackles, five interceptions and one forced fumble on the defensive side. As wide receiver, Dane has eight catches for 170 yards and one touchdown. In addition to being one of the league best punters on special teams, he has returns for 170 yards and one touchdown. Dane is a leader both on and off the football field and in the weight room.

New YMCA/JCC Pickleball Courts Open

Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber offered a cry before the ribbon was cut to open the new YMCA/JCC Pickleball Courts. Sylvania YMCA board member Jody Zink, YMCA members and pickleball players Linda Rerucha, Kristen Villaflor and Tom Grycza, Sylvania YMCA Executive Director Christy Gordon, Tom Rerucha along with Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce members, YMCA members and pickleball players gather for the ceremony. The four courts were constructed by Courtsmiths and replace several unused tennis courts behind the YMCA/JCC facility on Sylvania Ave. A group of Sylvania members approached Gordon requesting outdoor courts. In addition to being a fun game to play, pickleball offers many health benefits.

PATRICK ANDRES EYE ON SPORTS

The Mystique of the Streak

“Truth is not only stranger than fiction-it is more interesting.” -William Randolph Hearst By now, one assumes, every type of article that Patrick Andres could have been written about The Streak has been written. There have been good articles and bad articles; positive articles and negative articles; clickbait articles and insightful articles; historical articles and mathematical articles; long articles and short articles, and so on, and so forth. The Streak, in this way, has become shrouded in myth; the fiction carries more weight than fact, and the meaning of The Streak has been twisted more in a month’s span than Ancient Greek texts have in 50,000’s. But here is what we know about The Streak - what we can verify using the power of newspaper, the Internet, etc. The Streak began Aug. 24. The Streak ended Sept. 15. During that time, the Cleveland Indians played twenty-two baseball games, and they won all twenty-two. This was a first in 147 years of big-league baseball. It is a rare feat in any sport. The Indians blew out teams and shut down teams and often did a little bit of both - 142-37 was their final run differential, an absurd average-per-game clip of almost 7 to 2.

We can also confirm The Streak captivated America. “The Crazy True Story of the Indians’ Wild Streak,” flashed the headline covering ESPN: The Magazine. The Indians took on the Royals on September 14 with Number 22 on the line and the whole world was watching - well, the world of Ohio, which delivered SportsTime Ohio its largest audience in its history. Evidence supports the notion that the Indians were at one point a strike away from losing, and they still won. Francisco Lindor, shortstop star and thirty-homer man, took a two-and-two pitch in the bottom of the ninth and poked it down the left field line and it was all science fiction from then on. But let us return to the facts. 22 games in a row, 142-37, two-and-two count - no, it is impossible. Streaks are not built on facts. Oklahoma won 47 games in a row in the 1950s, was proclaimed unbeatable by Sports Illustrated, and then lost. The Oakland Athletics’ team of 2002, which held the previous American League record for longest winning streak was dismissed from the playoffs in five games, a victim of streaking’s remarkable fluctuations. It was Jay Bruce, former Met, whose double won the big 22 for the Tribe. He is a former Cincinnati Red, having been called up to replace one Scott Hatteberg. It was Hatteberg Chris Pratt’s character in Moneyball - whose home run won number 20 in 2002 for Oakland. We cannot confirm any cosmic significance to this, but it wouldn’t surprise us. Baseball wins over logic again, 142-37.

Project UNIFY celebrates inclusion FROM 1C was recruiting students without special needs to participate. Once they took part in the event they couldn’t wait for the next one to be held.” Matches last 15 minutes. “Ideally it would be nice to have our own event without the time restrictions, but for now it works out well,” she stated. “Another benefit for mainstream students who participate in Project UNIFY is that all are welcome to play regardless of their athletic ability. It has been nice for all students to participate who normally would not have an opportunity to play sports.” The next Project UNIFY event is a soccer match to be held on Oct. 10 in the Northview High School soccer stadium between the junior varsity and varsity boys Northview vs.

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Southview game at 6 p.m. Minard and her students hope the events continue to grow in size and enthusiasm. Currently, the special educator is the solo coach, organizer and overall cheerleader of the program but she would welcome parent volunteers to join her mission. “I truly believe the program can break down barriers and will lead to greater acceptance and understanding. I love it in the hallway when you see kids interact and talk with each other as a by-product of Project UNIFY. My vision is that one day every school in the NLL will have their own unified team and we could play one another while experiencing respect, inclusion and unity.”

Inverness Club to recapture spirit of Donald Ross’ designs The Board of Governors of Inverness Club announced the implementation of a new Master Plan, aimed at restoring longlost features on its famed golf course. Inverness Club hired renowned architect Donald Ross to design its golf course in 1918. Ross’ design was an instant hit, and in 1920 the club hosted its first of four U.S. Open Championships. The course remained largely unchanged until preparations for the 1979 U.S. Open, when George and Tom Fazio were engaged to lengthen the course and improve spectator movement. While the new holes served those purposes, the cost was the loss of some of the most cherished original Ross holes on the course. After an extensive search, the Board unanimously selected architect Andrew Green to prepare a Master Plan, with the aim of recapturing the spirit of Ross’s original design. Green’s extensive construction and design experience, and his thoughtful approach to work on classic golf courses, were important considerations for Inverness Club. His other clients include such highly regarded courses as Oak Hill in Rochester, N.Y., Saucon Valley in Bethlehem, Penn., Eagle Point in Wilmington, N. C. and the U.S. Naval Academy golf course in Annapolis, Md. Green used Ross’s original drawings, notes made for the 1931 U.S. Open, and a trove of pictures from Inverness and USGA archives to find inspiration for the updates to the course. Green’s plans were guided by Ross’s original intentions, resurrecting the spirit of the lost holes. The two lost Ross par three holes were recreated in their entirety, and putting greens from the two lost Ross par four holes were incorporated into the design of a new par four and a revised par five. In addition to these changes, Green found

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room for new championship tees enabling the course to respond to the impact of modern technology. The course will stretch back to almost 7,700 yards from the championship tees, while still playing to its classic, challenging par 71. Inverness will also be rebuilding, and in some cases relocating, its bunkers during this project. Putting green expansions are planned, recovering hole locations lost over the decades. And Ross’s signature hummocks are being enhanced and expanded as a unique, low maintenance defense against wayward shots. McDonald and Sons Golf Course Builders is executing the construction project. McDonald has over 30 years of golf course construction and renovation experience. Its client list includes work at Top 100 courses from Baltusrol in Springfield, N.J. to Merion in Ardmore, Penn., to Oakmont in Oakmont Penn. Inverness Green Superintendent, John Zimmers, is overseeing the construction. Zimmers has previously worked with both Andrew Green and McDonald and Sons on major golf course construction projects. Their teamwork has allowed the current Inverness course to remain open during construction, with minimal disruption to members and guests. The new design is expected to open for play in Spring 2018.

About Inverness Club

Inverness Club, located in Toledo, Ohio, has forged a place of distinction in golf history. Opening in 1903, the club has been the site of eleven championships, including four U.S. Opens and two PGA Championships. Byron Nelson, who served as head golf professional from 1940 to 1944, considered Inverness Club his home course. S.P. Jermain, the club’s founder and first Board President, was credited with conceiving the idea for the Ryder Cup. Inverness Club will be the host site for the 2019 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and the 2021 Solheim Cup.

NV Golf Team Takes NLL Championship

L-R: The Northview golf team head coach Mike Czerniakowski, Adam Czerniakowski, Connor McCann, Jack Kunkel, Andy Riggs, Mark Spieldenner, Jacob Geis, Alex Emmenecker and coach Rich Timm won the NLL championship on Sept. 18 at Eagles Landing. The Wildcats were led by Jack Kunkel who shot a 71 and Andy Riggs who shot 73. Rounding out the scoring for Northview were Mark Spieldenner with a 77, and Adam Czerniakowski with an 82. Also playing that day were Connor McCann (86) and Jacob Geis (87). It is the third championship in four years for Coach Mike Czerniakowski and the Wildcats. They were undefeated in league play and haven’t lost a dual match all season. Earning all-league honors were seniors Jack Kunkel, first team, Andy Riggs first team, and Mark Spieldenner, third team. Jack Kunkel earned Player of the Year in the NLL for the third straight year. The team now plays in the sectional tournament.

The Board of Trustees of the Toledo Community Foundation approved a grant from the Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club’s Helping Hens Fund to Anne Grady this summer in the amount of $3,000. These grant funds are available to nonprofit organizations seeking to provide programming that promotes the overall fitness and wellness of children enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The funds awarded to the Anne Grady Summer Day Camp Extended School Year Program, were used to purchase healthy snacks, sports equipment, crafts supplies and a Wii. Children with developmental disabilities that attended this unique program were able to work on Individual Education Plan goals while enjoying a host of wellness and fitness activities. Activities ranged from indoor bowling to nature walks, kickball, basketball, baseball, broomball, swimming, seated soccer, miniature golf, and corn hole. Student’s also participated in virtual sports games on the new Wii.

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‘Dreams’ to be subject of program Dreams appear in both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. Are dreams a way into our spiritual life? Consider the possibilities during this program, “Dreams – God’s Forgotten Language” presented by Fr. John Blaser. The program will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. until noon in the Regina Conference Room on the Motherhouse

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grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis, 6832 Convent Blvd. Fr. John Blaser, a priest of the Diocese of Toledo, has served in various parishes throughout the diocese as well as ministering in the Diocesan Office of Religious Education. The cost of the program is $10. RSVP to Sr. Joan Jurski, 419-824-3528, or by email jjurski@sistersosf.org.

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Mike Hylant joins Lourdes Board of Trustees Chair Sandra Hylant and Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed. D., at the Sept. 23 breakfast for community leaders where Gawelek presented the State of the University address. ‘I was delighted to share the work Lourdes is focused on with community and business leaders. It is particularly important with this group the University’s emphasize on partnerships in the community.’

Two Honored at Franciscan Gala

Sr. Mary Jon Wagner, Congregational Minister, left, and Sr. Theresa Darga, Assistant Congregational Minister, right, congratulate Sylvania Township resident Marianne Hassen, who received the St. Clare Award for her exemplary contributions to society, especially in northwest Ohio, and Dale Thomas, former Director of Communications for the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, who received the St. Francis Award for modeling Franciscan values in his life. The awards were presented at the 2017 Franciscan Gala on Sept. 23.

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Lourdes University has stepped up to assist those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “It is necessary to support our communities in need. This devastation has affected so many including family members of Lourdes students. We are encouraging our Lourdes community and this region’s citizens to help make a positive difference,” says Rachel Duff Anderson, Dean of Students. Items requested include diapers, water,

Intergenerational religious dialogue held

The Sylvania Franciscan Village and Lourdes University presented an Intergenerational Religious Dialogue in the Regina Hall Conference Room. A total of 50 individuals representing Hindu, Muslim, Baha’i and various Christian religions participated in dialogue between individuals of all ages Established by Sophia Lloyd, director of the Sylvania Franciscan Village, and Mary Beth Wielgopolski, the event was designed to promote dialogue and understanding of faith traditions and religious beliefs across intergenerational lines.

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canned foods/meat, baby food, hygiene products for males and females, flashlights, batteries, rice, beans, and pasta. Those wishing to make a monetary donation can make their checks payable to Lourdes University with “Hurricane Relief ” written on the memo line. Individuals with donations are encouraged to contact Ms. Duff Anderson at 419-824-3759 or email rduffanderson@lourdes.edu.

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Physician joins Sylvania OB/GYN practice ProMedica Physicians announced that Brittany Denny, D.O., has joined ProMedica Physicians Obstetrics Gynecology located at 5308 Harroun Road. Dr. Denny began seeing patients in September and is taking new patients. Dr. Denny’s special interests include femalefocused healthcare with an emphasis on health, wellness and prevention, surgical and medical management options for abnormal uterine bleeding, family planning options, minimally

invasive surgeries and office procedures, and a holistic, family focused approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Dr. Denny is a 2004 graduate of Bedford High School. She received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Mich. and completed her residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. For more information about ProMedica, visit promedica.org/aboutus.

The YMCA of Greater Toledo is offering healthy living classes to the community to help participants reduce their risk of, prevent, or manage chronic diseases. Classes are open to all people interested, members and nonmembers. Free Healthy Living Classes being offered now at the YMCA include a Diabetes Management Program, the LiveSTRONG program for cancer survivors, and Freedom from Smoking, a new addition to the healthy living initiative. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, beginning Oct. 24, costs $429 for 12 months, and is sometimes reimbursed through insurance providers. A free Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program will begin in November. At the Y, a supportive community is an important part of wellness. Members and

program participants often cite the support and enthusiasm of fellow participants and staff as some of the key factors in achieving a greater sense of well-being and living a healthier lifestyle. Susan Ruff, Healthy Living Initiatives Coordinator, said, “Because we know that healthy lifestyles are achieved through nurturing the mind, body and spirit, wellbeing and fitness at the Y is so much more than just working out. Beyond fitness facilities, we provide educational programming to promote healthier decisions, and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength.” A detailed description of each class is available at ymcatoledo.org. Registration is required for all classes. Contact Susan Ruff at sruff@ymcatoledo.org or call 419-725-7844.

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The Toledo Clinic Urgent Care System receives national accreditation The Toledo Clinic Urgent Care System has received formal certification from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory healthcare, Inc. It is the first privately owned urgent care system in Ohio to be recognized by AAAHC, the oldest ambulatory care authorizing organization in the United States. AAAHC is the leader in developing standards to advance and promote patient safety, quality care, and value for ambulatory healthcare through peer-based accreditation processes, education, and research. There are currently 6,000 organizations which AAAHC has accredited. Similar to other sanctioning bodies, like JCAHO, accreditation is granted after an extensive on-site survey by peers from other parts of the United States. In August, AAAHC surveyors measured The Toledo Clinic Urgent Care System against pre-established standards reflecting the highest and best practices in the field today. In total, the process took six months. Urgent care centers are playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of healthcare around the United States and in this community. According to the Urgent Care Association of America, the number of urgent

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care centers jumped from 6,707 in 2015 to 7,357 in 2016—a 9.7% increase. “Our strategic priorities at The Toledo Clinic are quality, value and access,” said Moshir Jacob, a primary care physician at The Toledo Clinic. “This accreditation provides our patients with assurances from a national organization that our urgent care facilities support all three of these priorities.” The Toledo Clinic Urgent Care Centers are located at 6819 Springvalley Dr. in Holland, Ohio, and at 201 E. High Street in Bryan, Ohio.

Double ARC plans fundraiser

Double ARC will host a “Kaleidoscope of Children” breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. at The Pinnacle in Maumee, Ohio. The guest speaker is Kathy Mitchell, vice president of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and mother of an adult with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. To attend, contact Janet Bosserman at jbosserman@doublearc.org or call 419-7241370. Financial donation from those who cannot attend are appreciated by donating at doublearc.org.

Ability Center holds open house

Debbie Keller, community resource advocate at the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, welcomes guests to the Ability Center open house and cookout held Sept. 13.

L-R: Lisa Justice, Becky Opperman and Shelby Phillips, all of the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, are excited to show guests the 17-acre campus.

Betty Gunter and Riyanna Bishop enjoy the event where guests were able to learn of the Ability Center of Greater Toledo programs through guided tours and demonstrations.

Board member Malcolm Richards enjoys the entertainment provided by Steve Taylor and the n-Touch Reggae Band.

L-R: Nancy Jomantas, event coordinator, Mallory Tarr, marketing coordinator, and Kimberly Danes, director of development, represent the Ability Center of Greater Toledo.

Ash Lemons, director of housing services for The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, shows guests the house modifications available for individuals living with disabilities.

University of Toledo student and foster parent at Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence Tess Laurentius bonds with a furry friend and future dog of service.

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LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS Summer Bummer

Now that I’m back in school, I realize I never left it. It has me reflecting on an article from The Blade titled “Far Fewer Teens Get Summer Jobs in the LIBBY STUPICA U.S.” The article stated that 36% of teens worked last summer compared to the 57% who were employed in 1986. That statistic did not surprise me at all. I have no idea how any of us have jobs these days. This last summer whizzed by, as I juggled two jobs and spent the majority of my “free time” working on summer

homework and the college application process. Add a summer sport and workstudy, and I was grateful to spend any time vacationing with friends or family. My peers and I essentially drown this summer in a sea of essays, experiments, and research papers. Many of us are taking all IB classes (International Baccalaureate), which are exciting and challenging but come with a hefty load of summer work in almost all six classes. Many of us also had online classes, summer classes, and ACT/SAT prep classes. The article in The Blade states that in 1986, “just 12 percent of Americans ages 16 to 19 were taking summer classes. Thirty years later, that total had risen to 42 percent.” I am frustrated with a society that has normalized outrageous expectations in the name of college preparation. College applications ask us to demonstrate how we stand out from the

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crowd academically and socially. We are all trying so hard to be the best at something that in the end, there are few things that make us unique. We all take the same challenging courses, work our butts off during the summer to write killer essays, join different volunteer groups, and do everything in our power to prove we are a leader or innovator. But why is a killer GPA valued more than solid work experience where you can meet new people in your community and maybe help a local business owner keep his business running? I think there is a lot to be said in favor of responsible work. For example, this summer I worked as a nanny during the day and at Honeybear during the evenings serving food and ice cream. Each day I spent with the kids I nannied, I found a new reason to appreciate the little things in life, such as watching a caterpillar cross the sidewalk, making a homemade goodie in the kitchen, or going for a walk on a new trail at Wildwood. I have become a mentor to three children, and now a trusted neighbor to their mom. When I went to work in the evening, I was greeted by an incredible group of coworkers from various schools, and had the chance to make adults and kids alike happy by serving them on a summer evening. These are daily experiences that may not impress an admissions counselor, but are essential to the person I am. Unfortunately, I often was unable to enjoy these daily blessings without the constant nagging thoughts of looming summer homework and college applications. I think it is time for a shift in our culture

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that begins to recognize that life isn’t made out of grand scale accomplishments, but rather tiny daily victories. Not every teen needs to be a leader, innovator, or academic superstar. Rather than dictating volunteer requirements, allow adolescents to discover philanthropic opportunities that they are passionate about and allow them to pursue them on their own time. Rather than expecting students to take on the heaviest course load possible, encourage them to take challenging courses that will push them to think intuitively and creatively, making them more dynamic, open-minded members of society. Rather than scaring students with the incredible price of college, and the need to be outstanding enough to earn scholarships, allow them time to pursue jobs that they enjoy and teach them how to wisely budget the money they make, putting a substantial amount aside for school. We can’t lose the essence of who we are in the attempt to be superhero students. I assure you that my generation is passionate about bettering our world, but the pressures put on us are extinguishing our flames and taking away our time to fight social justice issues and pursue hobbies that are truly special to us. A future full of students expected to have diverse experiences does not sound appealing or productive to me when the experiences really aren’t that diverse. Give us a break from the academic expectations in the summer, and allow us the time to develop our work ethic, gain experience, interact with our community … and earn a buck or two.

50th Anniversary Celebrated

Keene-Shoun Nuptials

Meghan Keene, daughter of Lisa and Chris Keene of Sylvania, Ohio, is a graduate of Northview High School and student at University of Toledo. She married Nicholas Shoun, son of Barb and Allen Shoun of Sylvania. Nicholas is a graduate of Northview High School and Owens State Community College. He is employed at Fed Ex. An outdoor wedding was held at the home of Meghanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aunt and uncle, Deb and George Keene, in Holland, Mich. The couple honeymooned on the island of Maui and now reside in Sylvania.

Matrisciano-Egbert Engagement

Fred and Pat (Michael) Leachman of Sylvania, Ohio, were married 50 years ago on Sept. 22, 1967, in Monroe, Mich. They have been blessed with two children, Becky (Marc) Williams, and Tom Leachman and two amazing granddaughters Hayley and Jenna Williams. They celebrated with their family and friends. Their plans are to vacation in Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., in October.

Steven and Carol Matrisciano announce the engagement of their daughter Megan to Hunter Egbert. She is a graduate of Slippery Rock University where she majored in athletic training and earned All American Academic status in pole vault. She is presently studying to become a physicians assistant at Mercyhurst University. He is a graduate of Northview High School and is the general manager of the Chipolte restaurant chain. He also coaches pole vault at Northview. Hunter is the son of Dawn Pieper (Chester) and Gordon Egbert (Sandi). A 2019 wedding is planned.

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ProMedica Flower Auxiliary Holds Tea

L-R: Susan Kanwal, president of the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary, Patricia Hilfinger, cochair of the event, Christi Ansberg, VP of philanthropy operations at ProMedica, and Barbara Baumgartner, chairman of the event, celebrate volunteers at the Afternoon Tea.

Betty Lagger and Ellie Ruecker toast the many good deeds and donations that were made possible through the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary.

Help Abounds at Restoration Day

Cindy Carnicom, natural resources crew leader for The Olander Park System, supervises volunteers at Sylvan Prairie Park, on Sept. 24.

Noah Hagedorn is ready to pitch in by volunteering through activities leading up to Make a Difference Day, a national day of service, that will occur on Oct. 28.

Anthony Syeh digs into volunteering at Sylvan Prairie Park, the largest of the five TOPS locations, consisting of 220-acres and two small lakes for fishing.

Erica Dancel, a biology major at Lourdes University, has a hands-on learning experience on National Resources Day. –by Mary Helen Darah

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THE ITALIAN GARDENER As we come to the end of another planting and growing season, I have just two more columns to write (I heard that!), and I want to spend some time specifically about my favorite season of the Rick Cozza year, these next two months of fall. Maybe my shared enthusiasm for fall will help all of you (I know at least 3 people actually read this column, so ‘all’ does fit) enjoy the autumn season as much as I do. Yes, spring has its flowers, its bright, splendid tulips (did you remember to order yours?), but fall has a special brightness, an anticipation of the next year, and a spectacular quality all its own. There is nothing like hungry Cleveland Browns fans saying, “. . . but next year . . .” to see what energy a gardener has for next season. And, if you know where to look, the magnificence of fall is absolutely awesome! So, I’m going to tell you where to look, if you promise not to laugh at me. I’ll wait . . . Promise! OK! The traditional photos of fall in New England are exceptional, with the Sugar Maples in their oranges and yellows, but even more spectacular are Sassafrass trees, and we’ve got some in great quantities in two places just around the corner from you. My calendar tells me that fall color here has generally begun in earnest after October 4th, and lasted until October 20th on average. So, too, do the Sassafrass trees on Corey Road (between Central and Sylvania Avenues), and on Centennial (between Bancroft and Hill). So, if you travel at all in those areas, it is worth a change in venue to drive these two areas several times per week through that period, just to marvel at the wonderful spectacle that God has created just for you. I see it every year, and marvel a bit more each time. Driving

there several times a week will guarantee seeing the peak. But here is the part that you might laugh at, if you haven’t thought it through. Where can you see magnificent, huge old trees, planted with sufficient space to grow to their fullest spread and astounding size? Yep, in an old cemetery. And do we have just such a place right here in downtown Sylvania? Indeed we do! If you and your spouse (or some such significant other) walk each day, drive over to Toledo Cemetery on Monroe, park the car somewhere in the middle, and just walk. You will see some of the most magnificent, huge old trees, growing out to their full size (as they cannot in the woods), and this month turning the most gorgeous colors imaginable. There are Maples, Oaks, Gingkos, Katsuras, Sumacs, Sweet Gums and many others with just exceptional fall color, at their fullest, their ‘spreadiest’, their ‘stand-alone-iest’. That is why, even though you may not have even heard of some of these huge, mature trees, they are here in Sylvania just for your edification and to enhance your enjoyment of the fall season. Don’t be hesitant to walk through cemeteries in the fall. After all, if you weren’t supposed to, the front gate would be locked. It isn’t, and it is a fine advertisement for the beauty and seclusion of the property, I would argue to the owners. Our society today seems to thrive on and encourage focusing on what you are holding in your hand, often to the exclusion of all else. But nature has provided you and me with a show worth many, many tweets and postings. See it free just down Corey Road, just down Centennial, just over at the Toledo Cemetery on Monroe. Just like the solar eclipse, it will occur for just a short time. Don’t miss it. And I did say it was free, didn’t I? October is a startlingly beautiful month, so don’t fritter it away. And, speaking of fritters, stop at an apple orchard and buy a peck of fresh, crisp apples to munch on while you walk. October! Wow!

Metroparks Kicks Off Campaign

L-R: Trish Hausknecht, volunteer service manager, Jon Zvanovel, Joe Fausnaugh, Matt Cleland, Dave Zenk, Toledo Metroparks executive director , and Jill Molnar kick off the campaign for passage of Issue 12, a Metroparks 1.4-mill replacement levy on the Nov. 7 ballot. Citizens in support of the Metroparks gathered Sept. 26 at Wildwood Preserve. —by Mary Helen Darah

Metroparks adopts shorter name Metroparks Toledo is the new, shorter name for the government agency that operates 15 Metroparks totaling more than 12,000 acres in Lucas County. The Board of Park Commissioners adopted the name by resolution. The regional park district’s legal name, Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area, remains unchanged. Since 1971, the park system has gone by the name Metroparks of the Toledo Area. The shorter name, Metroparks Toledo, is reflected in a new logo launched in February 2016 and in the agency’s web address, which has always

been MetroparksToledo.com. Scott Carpenter, director of public relations, said the park district’s style will be to use the name Metroparks Toledo on first reference and Metroparks on subsequent references in all written communications except when the full legal name is necessary. The shorter name, like the new logo, was adopted because of changing communication needs. Most people now get their information on small screens, such as smartphones and tablets, where brevity and simplicity are important for clarity and readability.

Milkweed pod collection begins in Lucas County Pollinator species are experiencing population declines across the United States. In particular, the monarch butterfly has drastically declined in Ohio and in the wintering grounds of Mexico. In response to this decline, the Ohio Division of Wildlife and other partners have created the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative to educate the public and help create beneficial habitat for pollinators such as the monarch butterfly. To help foster the creation of habitat for the monarch butterfly, OPHI in cooperation with Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Districts is organizing a Statewide Milkweed Pod Collection again this year, which ends Oct. 30. Milkweed is essential to the survival of Monarch butterflies in Ohio and Ohio is a priority area for Monarchs. The Monarch butterflies that hatch here in the summer migrate to Mexico for the winter and are responsible for starting the life cycle all over again in the spring. During SeptemberOctober everyone is encouraged to collect fully mature dry milkweed pods from established plants and drop them off at the nearest pod collection station. The majority of Ohio Counties have a Milkweed Pod Collection Station, most of them are located at the local Soil and Water Conservation District office. The Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to be a local collection site again this year. It was estimated that the Lucas SWCD site collected over two million seeds in 2016. To collect the seedpods from a milkweed plant, only pick pods when they are dry, and

gray or brown in color. If the center seam pops with gentle pressure, they can be picked. No green pods will be accepted. Please collect pods into paper bags or paper grocery sacks, marked with location, date and specie if known. Avoid using plastic bags because they attract moisture. Store seeds in a cool, dry area until you can deliver them to the closest pod collection area. Harvesting pods from milkweed plants do not have any effect on the population of milkweed in established areas. Pods may be dropped off to bins outside the Lucas SWCD office at any day or time during the collection period. OPHI partners will process all milkweed pods collected during this time and all of the seed collected will be used to establish new plantings and create additional habitat for the Monarch Butterfly throughout Ohio. When collecting milkweed pods wear appropriate clothing for the outdoors. It is recommended that you wear disposable gloves when picking and handling pods. Questions or for more information on pollinators contact OPHI at 614-416-8993 or your local SWCD office: Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District, 130-A West Dudley St., Maumee, OH 43537; 419-893-1966.

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THE STARS SPEAK New Moon Oct. 19 in Libra - Start Fresh Begin New, Positive Habits This month’s New Moon in Libra provides us with the opportunity to start fresh, a new cycle for planting the seeds of good intentions. The New Moon in the sign of Libra, the archetypal sign of balance, harmony and partnerships, brings forth a sense of clearing, of letting go and freeing ourselves up enough to make the necessary changes in life. Over the next few weeks or so the New Moon brings forth a need to learn and unite with others who share our hearts’ desire. This period in our lives involves new techniques, balancing new perspectives/angles and obtaining harmony within our ideals. Its harmonious balance with the transiting planets creates a nice vortex or platform to work from. However, those born under Cancer, Capricorn and Aries may feel a sense of unrest, although wherever these planets land in your birth chart with also be affected. Nonetheless, a New Moon provides a new start for many of us. Use it wisely. New Moon in Libra - A time to reexamine relationships and reestablish ground rules. Open your heart and create a new plan of action. Libra is about relationships. It is a sign seeking balance and harmony almost at any cost, and is typically willing to please others. It has a dislike of confrontation and a strong need

for maintaining peace and stability. But it is also motivated by justice and an egalitarian spirit. Venus, the ruler of Libra, conjunct the Sun brings about a sense of peace. Full Moon in Aries Oct. 5, 2017 - The Full Moon in this passionate, fiery sign indicates a strong desire to reconnect with yourself, while the desire to relinquish the past is quite intense. Moving forward is the tune beating intensely in your head, the hope of a new day keeping you steady and on your journey. The Aries Full Moon, though fierce in its expression, allows for personal transformation and the willingness to let go, give way to the burning “rage” and move on to a new day. Those born under the signs of Libra, Capricorn, Cancer and Aries will experience this Full Moon even more. Though based on your time of birth, wherever it falls into your zodiac natal chart will determine its influence. *Not an easy month/ cycle for Cancers (as they are ruled by the Moon), or Scorpio, Leo or Aquarius. Again much depends on where it lands in your birth charts. Venus in Virgo till Oct. 14 - Venus does not like to be in Virgo because it feels restricted. Although a very good sign for structure, caretaking, healthcare, or culinary, when it comes to romance it struggles because of its pickiness. The heart may be in the right place, but actions speak louder than words. Venus in Virgo will allow us to pay attention to things we need to pay attention to. Details perhaps? As it conflicts with transiting Saturn, we find ourselves feeling torn between independence/freedom and coloring inside the lines. Those born under Virgo, Pisces, Gemini and Sagittarius are most affected. However, wherever Venus falls in your astrological chart based on your time of birth will determine its intensity and how it affects you personally. Mars in Virgo till Oct. 22 - Mars is the planet of action, activity, motivation and perseverance. When transiting in the sign of Virgo it has a tendency to be methodical, analytical, and very particular. It’s conjunction to transiting Venus lends itself in a very tidy manner. Everything we do stays within the parameters of where it should be. However, those born under Pisces, Gemini, in Sagittarius may feel a bit encumbered as well as restricted. Nonetheless, Mars in Virgo will help keep is organized as we prepare for the holidays ahead. Jupiter, the planet of luck, in Scorpio from Oct. 10 through Nov. 8, 2017 - While Jupiter is in Scorpio, emotions can be more intense. It’s all about going underneath the surface, unearthing and exploring the hidden. Transformation, learning to think before

reacting. It’s also about securing ourselves financially, as a nation and as individuals. You’re on to the next adventure, learning about yourself and the inner workings of others as well as well as our social fabric, solving strange and puzzling mysteries, also making this a great year for an abundance of great mystery stories, films, novels, and characters. This is truly a nostalgic transit. Its last occurrence was from Oct. 25, 2005, through Nov. 24, 2006. Those most affected by this transit are born under Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio. However, where ever it falls into your zodiac chart, based on time of birth will determine its significance.

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ARIES (March 20-April 19) - Let’s focus on Jupiter, the planet of luck, now moving into the sign of Scorpio on Oct. 10, 2017. As it triggers your house of monies, you may surprisingly become more aware of your preoccupation with personal security. The desire to “buckle down” and pay better attention becomes more of a priority. As with most Aries people, your heart is bigger than your wallet, so spending without hesitation is part of your personality, and your desire to indulge others. However, now that Jupiter is in your area of finance, you may be more inclined to pull back. Also, with both Mars and Venus in your health house, fitness becomes a huge priority as well. Get rid of bad habits, while amending good ones. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Partnerships, both in work and play, become your priority as Jupiter moves into your 7th house of relationships. Your desire to “do it all” is clearly indicated, and sometimes may cause you to feel overwhelmed by personal responsibility. It’s time to regroup while getting yourself back on track financially. A good time to invest in some creative endeavors with both Venus and Mars falling into your 5th house of fun. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - With so much activity, Mars and Venus, taking place in your area of home, your desire to seek more perfection becomes clearer. In time, you see yourself more constructive and more willing to take on tasks that have been neglected. With transiting Jupiter making its way into your area of health and responsibilities, be aware of a shift in your diet. Pay close attention to weight gain or loss. This can be a good period in which to regain yourself fitness-wise. Paying better attention and getting rid of old patterns/habits can be your mantra for the year. CANCER (June 21 - July 20)- It’s all about beautifying, creating something spectacular out of your immediate surroundings with this Matters of the heart, new or existing is clearly the focus for the next year or so as Jupiter, the planet of luck, sheds a bright light on personal connections. Relationships may be going through a shift as you begin to sift through various issues surrounding each one individually. It’s all about you actually taking the time to do what you do best, and that is to create and nurture whatever comes your way. Also, both Venus and Mars in your area of chat could be triggering a need to weigh your words. A good time to see out family connections. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22) - With Jupiter, entering your area of home on the 10th, the needs for personal space becomes more apparent. In addition, this can and will be a good year to move, make changes in your home, beautify or just do something out of the ordinary. Also, money matters, specifically with regards to others, may be unpredictable at this time, as Mars and Venus transit your area of personal gain. Better to be safe than sorry.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) - With Mars, and Venus now transiting your own sign, you may feel slightly empowered. In addition to all of this, your area of chat is amplified this year as Jupiter moves into your 3rd house. Travel becomes more of a stronger priority, the desire to just “get up and go,” though out of character, seems fitting at this time. Realize that as with everything, this can be tempered. However, you may see yourself stepping out of the box into a new realm. LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22) - Jupiter entering your money house in October can be productive, depending on how you work with it, as it allows you to initiate better spending habits, while taking more time to focus on financial priorities. It’s a good, solid transit for future preparation. Also, with transiting Mars and Venus in your area of thought, you may feel a sudden urge to purge yourself of old habits, as well as mental clutter that has been holding you back. A great period to tap into your higher self. Focus on your intuition. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Now that Jupiter is getting ready to move into your own sign, it’s time to release old habits and create better ones. In addition, this is the time when you pay better attention to your body signals. Whether improvements need to be made, this cycle allows you to initiate changes that must be made. It also introduces a new, fresh beginning, a 12-year cycle that last occurred in 2005. In addition, now that Mars and Venus are transiting your area of groups and friendships, you may be more inclined to socialize. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) - It is often said, that “Life can be understood backwards, and with Jupiter, your ruler transiting that hidden, quiet area of your chart, the subconscious, you may feel more inclined to close the door, and venture into that new phase of your life. It’s all about healing and focusing on your given priorities while also reassessing your life. Family, always at the top of your list, is also indicated during this transit. Set healthy limits. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) - With Jupiter moving into Scorpio, you may finally feel that you are in your element. Your career becomes your grounding place. You may feel inspired to climb higher, to venture and seek out. Money issues that have plagued you within the last year or so seem to magically balance out. So yes, this is the year for Capricorns. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Recognition is yours for the asking as Jupiter hovering over the zenith portion of your chart, your career brings to light a sense of ease. Transiting Venus and Mars in your money house brings more of an effort on your part where spending is concerned. During this cycle, you may want to take time out for a personal inventory PISCES (Feb. 19-March 19) - There is so much activity with Venus and Mars activity occurring in your area of home, you may see yourself craving some personal space. urself craving some personal space. However, as with most Pisces, it’s all about self sacrifice. Also, money matters, specifically with regards to others, may be unpredictable at this time. Better to be safe than sorry. Cautious than frivolous. Janet Amid can be heard every Tuesday with Lynn and Cliff on 93.5 WRQN between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. on 93.5 WRQN, 419-240-1935 taking your astrological calls LIVE. And monthly with Connie and Fish, Grand Rapids Mich.; tune in to 95.7 – 616-770-8957. Janet can be reached at 419-882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com. Check out the web site at JanetAmid.com

Ability Center Luncheon

L-R: Sandy Jones, Pat Brondes and Claire Browning enjoy visiting at the event that included a social time, lunch and program featuring guest speaker Walt Churchill.

Help for Hurricane Victims

L-R: Members of AFSCME Local 544 and the Sylvania American Legion Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 including Ryan Kowalski, Lisa Sobeckey, Tom Kralovic, La Reine Howie-Kemp and Tony Roemmele collected donations and $664 for the American Red Cross and Impact with Hope for hurricane victims.

Some Help on the Wall

Board members Arlene Whelan and Gwen Ames welcome guests to the Auxiliary to the Ability Center of Greater Toledo Fall Luncheon held Sept. 20 at Highland Meadows Golf Club.

Event Coordinator at the Ability Center of Greater Toledo Nancy Jomantas visits with ‘walking history book’ Walt Churchill of Walt Churchill’s Market who served as guest speaker at the event. –by Mary Helen Darah

Bunkie Obermyer, Dee Dee Jacoby and Dave Chambers of Home Depot help to paint the north wall of the American Legion Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 at 5580 Centennial Rd. The three donated time and materials.

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Ten Mile Creek Theatre presents ‘Godspell’

The cast of 'Godspell' Sara Ledzianowski, Maxx Gordon, Monica Glovier, Craig Sneider, Sam Mason-Brown, Jeri Measley, Jesse Mason-Brown, Bethany Chatman and Annelise Mason rehearse for the upcoming performances Oct. 20-22 at Sylvania First United Methodist Church, 7000 Erie St. There will also be performances Oct. 27-28 at Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St. Show time is 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 and are available at tenmilecreektheatre.com or in the church offices.

Village Players fundraise with ‘PVT. WARS’ The Village Players is bringing back one of its most memorable shows, “PVT. WARS,” for one night only, Saturday, Oct. 8, presented as a staged reading. The theater will be fundraising for the group Veterans Matter and the Light Up the Village Campaign. The original cast and directors are returning to reprise their roles. The show has garnered multiple regional

and state awards for its moving portrayal of the internal struggles of those who serve. Dealing with three Vietnam veterans who are recuperating in an Army hospital, PVT. WARS combines humor and compassion with uncompromising honesty as it follows the irreverent doings of its exceptionally engaging characters. All tickets are $20. Visit thevillageplayers.org.

Children’s Theatre Workshop will stage “Super Scary” and “All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Being a Zombie,” Oct. 13-15. “Super Scary” is a play about a storyteller who just wants to give the audience a good scare with his thrilling tale, only to be interrupted by the characters who chime in with their own less-than-spooky stories. “All I Really Need To Know I Learned From Being a Zombie” provides tongue-in-cheek life lessons and imparts wisdom that only zombies can offer. Both shows will be presented at the Tansey-

Zimmerman Theatre, in the Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. Performances are Oct. 13-14 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets for this production are $8 for students/seniors and $10 for general admission. They can be purchased online at ctwtoledo.org/tickets, or at the door. Audiences can walk across the hall, show their CTW ticket stub to get $3 off a ticket to the CAC’s haunted house Oct. 13 and 14. CTW's 2017-18 Teen Company programs are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council and HCR ManorCare.

CTW Teen Company presents two short plays

Toledo Library offers feature films

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library announced its Film Focus Fall 2017 lineup of first-run feature films by independent filmmakers all shown in the McMaster Center of the main branch. Monday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. “Apprentice” Singapore, 96 minutes, drama When ambitious young correctional officer Aiman is transferred to the country's highest-security prison, he catches the attention of the seasoned chief executioner Rahim. Aiman's desire to become the hangman's apprentice is not only professional but born of an unspeakable urge to reconnect with a past that haunts him. Far from being a conventional prison movie, this slow-burning psychological thriller is a "stunning" (Film School Rejects) and "tightly focused and ambitious" (Screen Daily) look at all the lives affected by capital punishment. Monday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. “The Ardennes” Belgium, 93 minutes, thriller/drama Brothers Dave and Kenneth are reunited on Kenneth's release after four years in prison following a failed home invasion.

While Kenneth is anxious to dive headfirst into the drug-centered existence that ensnared him in the first place, both Dave and Kenneth's erstwhile girlfriend, Sylvie, have adopted clean lifestyles. Drugs, crime, and the bonds of brotherhood create this dark crime thriller journey in The Ardennes. Monday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. “Men Go to Battle” USA, 98 minutes, drama Most Americans predict that the Civil War will end by Christmas, but Henry (Tim Morton) and Francis Mellon (David Maloney) couldn't care less. Bracing for another winter on their struggling farm in rural Kentucky, the brothers have become suffocatingly close. Francis' practical jokes become more and more aggressive until the night he accidentally injures Henry in a drunken fight. After humiliating himself in front of a daughter (Rachel Korine) of the town's preeminent family, Henry disappears in the night. Months later, Francis learns that Henry has joined the Union army, and the two are left to find out separately what the approaching war will bring.

The Toledo Symphony League officially opened its 2017-18 year with not only a standard Opening Luncheon, but also gaveeon, but gave a big boost to the Toledo Symphony with its presentation of a $5,000 check. Zak Vassar, president and CEO of the Symphony, received the check from League President Cathy Fifer. The speaker for the event was Dr. Jeff Manchur, solo pianist and teacher at Bowling Green State University, and also at the TSO School of Music. Dr. Manchur, aka “Dr. Jeff” to his students, played during the social hour and spoke on his background and the use of the grant monies. Other upcoming League news included

information about the next big fundraiser for the group, which will be Sunday, Oct. 15, the “Pop Up Party.” Tune in Tuesday begins Oct. 24 at Toledo Country Club with Zak Vassar, speaker, president and CEO of the Toledo Symphony. On Dec. 4, The Holiday Market Major Fundraiser will be held at Brandywine Country Club. Donations will include a $500 piece of jewelry donated by McGivern Jewelers and a holiday Mary Frances handbag. The League is also working on preparing Musician Survival Bags. For more information, contact President Cathy Fox Fifer, cathyfoxfifer@aol.com

Toledo Opera‘s 2017–18 season will begin with performances of Georg Bizet’s opera “The Pearl Fishers” at the Valentine Theatre Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Set in Sri Lanka in ancient times, the lush tropical setting

production designed by director Bernard Uzan, featuring projected imagery by Michael Baumgarten and choreography by Nigel Burgoine. An acclaimed cast, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, and the Toledo Opera Chorus, will be led by conductor John Baril in his Toledo Opera debut. The lifelong friendship of two pearl fishermen is put into jeopardy as they vie for the affection of a beautiful young priestess in this tragic love triangle. The production is sponsored by ProMedica and BCI with additional support from the Ohio Arts Council. In addition to lectures for ticket holders one hour before each performance at the Valentine Theatre given by Bowling Green State University musicologist Dr. Eftychia Papanikolaou, Toledo Opera will host a Tuesday Talk at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Registry Bistro. Free and open to the public, the talk will be an opportunity to hear about the opera and the production, curated by Sara Jobin. A wine reception ($10) will follow the discussion. Tickets are now on sale, starting at $30, and can be purchased by calling the Toledo Opera box office at 419-255-7464 or visiting toledoopera.org. Subscriptions to the complete opera season—including The Pearl Fishers, Verdi’s Rigoletto, and Douglas Tappin’s I Dream—are also on sale, and start at $87. There will also be a Student Night at the Opera performance on Wednesday, Oct. 11, sponsored by The Andersons, allowing middle, high school, and university students to see the production for only $5. Interested students and teachers should contact the Toledo Opera vbox office.

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NEW FALL PRICING

DUPLEX, MADISON TWP MI

6011 Renaissance Place ~ $149,900 Why pay rent? Easy answer, you shouldn’t! Not when you can own a 1,200sf office condo conveniently located off Holland-Sylvania Rd. in Sylvania Twp. 4 offices and a reception area, all on one floor, end unit, all brick building. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group

Nice duplex located off state highways in Madison Township. Each unit is 2 bdrm., 1 bath, laundry room, garage, and appliances. Live in one and rent the other. Tenants pay own electric & gas. Excellent opportunity. $97,900. Call Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3646

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4642 Rainier Ct. ~ $409,000 5 beds, 3.5 baths & over 4,400 sq. ft. of living space. Finished walk-up 3rd floor. Granite island kitchen w/ walk-in pantry. 3 car attached side-load garage. Quiet cul de sac setting. Wooded half acre lot. Huge Master suite. Brand new carpet. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group

Operating business in Western Lenawee Co. MI. Could go a lot further with the selling & using of the web. On approx. 1.46 +/- acres. Surplus store with all the merchandise, business & warehouses included. Only $99,900. Call Jim at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-902-6655

SYLVANIA TWP. ~ NEW PRICE!

FOR THESE 2 BEAUTIFUL ONE-OWNER CUSTOM HOMES IN SYLVANIA!

6820 APPOMATTOX DR. $259,900 Neat & clean, well kept 2970 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bath home close to Olander Park & Tam-o-shanter w/first floor master. Large island kitchen w/nice eat in area. Family room w/aulted ceilings, skylight & fireplace. Screened in porch. Basement & more! Great Buy!

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3649 Swallow Tail Ln. ~ $229,000 Stunning contemporary with 3 beds, 3.5 baths and over 2,200 sf of living space which includes the sweet finished bsmt. Soaring ceilings, sharp angles and windows galore. Double sided fireplace. Granite kitchen. Awesome covered outdoor entertainment area. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group

7514 PEACHTREE LANE $549,900 Beautiful luxury home in Oak Creek in Sylvania Twp. Open floor plan & tons of extras! 1st floor master bedroom w/fireplace, sitting room & awesome master bath. Family room has twosided fireplace. Huge island kitchen w/nice eat in area, opening to sunroom which overlooks lovely patio & lg. private park-like yard. Huge finished basement, lg. 4 car garage & more!

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5047 Brenden Way ~ $369,000 5 BR, 3.5 BA & over 4,300 sf of living space. Half acre + wooded lot. Granite kitchen has copper farmhouse sink & walk-in pantry. 3 fireplaces. Finished bsmnt. 2nd floor laundry. Mud room. 2nd floor guest quarters with separate staircase from main level. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group

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5440 Marshall Road Sylvania, OH (419) 882-8415

ABSOLUTE AUCTION! Monday, October 16 • 5:30 p.m. 4637 Wakefield Dr. Toledo, Ohio 43623 TOLEDO TAXES, SYLVANIA SCHOOLS!

This beautiful property is on a corner lot with a spacious backyard. Over 2,900 square feet in this huge 5 bedroom, 3 bath home! The floor plan has a large living room great for entertaining! This home also includes a 2-car attached garage! Open 1 hour prior to auction.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LOT FOR SALE Crystal River, Florida. 1.25 acres residential. Now reduced to $20,000 Call 419/466-1082

BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT FIRST MONTH FREE! 5425 Schultz Dr. - Sylvania Alexis-Monroe area near expressway Lt. Industrial or Warehouse 1800 S.F., A/C & O.H. door Call 419-344-0275

HELP WANTED HIGH ACHIEVERS/FULL TIME Hiring marketers that are MOTIVATED AND HIGH ACHIEVERS. Do you have an outgoing personality and represent yourself well? Do you have the ability to speak and relate well with others? Are you a talker? Do you enjoy the outdoors ?I have full time marketing positions open for the right candidate.We are a positive and goal oriented 30 year established local construction company.You will be hands on trained for SUCCESS. This is a full time with advancement opportunity and offers full benefits package including medical, dental, 401k retirement and more.WEEKLY PAID $500 SALARY PLUS BONUSES AND INCENTIVES. CALL CENTER REP Are you professional in voice and appearance and have a great customer service background? We have an available position for the right fit within a team atmosphere. Part time morning position from 8 am to 1 pm M-F and EO Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. Your personality will speak for itself, fun and extroverted. Attendance is crucial. Share your knowledge with homeowners regarding our award winning product and service. Positive and assertive apply only. SEND RESUME TO snyder@ruskind.com or call for details Tiffany (419)841-6055

FOR SALE PAIR OF SCHWINN BICYCLES Matched set, Male and Female, World Tourist, rarely used in storage, metallic blue, no rust, immaculate. 419-841-7343

TWO MOTORCYCLES 2005 SUZUKI BANDIT - 1200 CC $4,000 2009 YAMAHA RAIDER - 1900 CC $6500

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Cadillacs of all ages were on exhibit

Cadillac judge Paul Ayres confers with event organizer George Louthan who has been organizing this show at Taylor Cadillac for the past 16 years.

Skip and Linda Boileau check out a 1971 convertible at the 16th annual Taylor Classic Cadillac Show held Sept. 16.

Steven and Karen Sparen admire the 1963 convertible on display in front of the Central Avenue dealership.

Judge Alan Haas inspects every detail on each automobile before he and the other judges select the trophey winners.

Ted Furey and Ronald Todd enjoy chatting as they look over the 1939 Fleetwood.

Ann Hodge and Cha Cha Gonzales of Alexandria, Va., admire the 1969 Fleetwood.

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Mary Ann and Jim Henricks are captivated by the 1929 Town Sedan, which is in pristine condition.

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