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Candy Cane wishes holden Kent talks with Santa about his wish list in Mayberry Ice Cream during the annual Candy Cane walk, Dec. 1.
red Bird Art walk Tomlyn Chambers joins her brother edward Zraik and mother Mary Zraik on the December Art walk.
Nutcracker
Sylvania resident Virginia hoffman is part of the Toledo Ballet’s Nutcracker on Dec. 8 and 9.
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holiday Cookie Collection
Sylvania bakers and chefs share more of their fabulous holiday cookie recipes in Part 2 of our series.
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Christmas Tree Comes to Light
John and David Charles help Mayor Craig Stough and Toledo Memorial Park President Jeff Clegg light the Christmas tree.
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EVENT SUBMISSIONS Ongoing 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 third Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Aspen Grove, 7515 Secor Rd., Lambertville, Mich. Call 800-2723900 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. Free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Call the Victory Center at 419-531-7600 for details. Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m.-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, 6:30 p.m., at Mercy Health, St. Anne Hospital, second floor Cancer Library. Open to patients, family and caregivers. Call Marilyn at 419-865-0659 or Laura at 419-754-1277 for more information. Diabetes Education Support Group Monthly support group for people living with Type 2 diabetes meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center, Conference Room A, 2100 W. Central Ave., free and open to the public. Call 419-291-6767 or contact sarah.cordrey@promedica.org. Double ARC Online Parent Support Group A free support group for parents and guardians of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders facilitated by FASD specialists meets the second Tuesday from 78 p.m. at the Double ARC building, 5800 Monroe St., Bldg. F-5. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. 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. Healing Service The Victory Center invites all cancer patients and survivors to a Healing Service on the third Tuesday of each month at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. The Healing Service is free and open to the public. Register by calling 419-531-7600. Mom2mom Mom2mom is a way for moms to get connected with others who are also journeying through motherhood. We meet the first Wednesday of every month from September through May from 9:15-11:15 a.m. at Christ the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd. Childcare is provided. Check out facebook.com/ Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo First and third Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45 to11:15 a.m. at West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. Developmentally appropriate childcare provided. For info visit motherscenter.net. Nar-Anon A 12-step program for families and friends of addicts meets on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. at Mercy St. Anne’s, 3404 W. Sylvania Ave, third floor conference room 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. Park in the back. Call 419885-4421. Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For info, call 419-346-2753 or 419-344-9830. Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo Meets first and third Thursdays,Sept.-May at Perrysburg Masonic Hall - 590 E South Boundary at 7 p.m. Each meeting is a program or member auction. Stroke Support Group Monthly support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 4 - 6 p.m. at ProMedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Rd. Contact 419-291-7537 or
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Items must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Email information to editor@yourgood.news. Please include a phone number in case more information is needed. stroke.support@promedica.org. Survivors of Suicide Support Group Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Advent Lutheran Center, 6735 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. Email Mark Hill at MHill@lssnwo.org or call Nancy Yunker at 419-517-7553 for more information. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held monthly on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. in SUCC’s Christ’s Chapel, 7240 Erie St. 419-882-0048. T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meet the first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 p.m. in the Sylvania Heritage Museum Carriage House, 5717 Main St. 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 6:307:30 p.m. Call 419-478-1103 or 419-8416436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated. Toledo Area Genealogy Society Meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Monday of the month September through June at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit tagstoledo.org for info. Toledo Country Live Band Toledo Country Live Band is in concert the first and third Saturday, 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Andrew United Methodist, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd. Light refreshments. Free. Information 419-262-4453.
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. 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: Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly; Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly; Woodcarvers: Tue, 2-5 weekly, January & February Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 12/19 Knitting/Crocheting, Wed 9-11, Fri 2-4, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Movie Day: Wed 1-3, RSVP, monthly Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 12/20 Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3, monthly Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30 12/21 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: 2:30-4, weekly 12/24 Closed/Holiday 12/25 Closed/Holiday 12/26 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * 12/27 Podiatrist by appt., monthly New Year Party: call for ticket availability Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4, weekly 12/28 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly 01/01 Closed/Holiday 010/2 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Party Euchre: Wed 10-12 noon, weekly 01/03 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Rug Hooking: 1st & 3rd Thu, 10-11:30, monthly
01/04 Art Studio Group: Tue Fri 9-11, weekly, * Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fri 2:30-4, weekly 01/07 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Woodcarving Class: Mon Wed 1-3, weekly, limited occupancy 01/08 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Franciscan Care Center BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Legal Outreach: by appt., monthly Duplicate Bridge: Tue Thu, 1-4, weekly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, monthly Current Events: 2nd & 4th Tue, 2-4, monthly Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * 01/09 Pinochle: 12:30-3:30, weekly Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Hatha Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * Retirement Specialist: 2nd Wed, by appt., monthly
*Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter. Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave. • Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Through Dec. 31 Lights Before Christmas by KeyBank Toledo Zoo Over a million lights, award-winning Big Tree and more than 200 illuminated animal images. Visits with Santa in the Arctic Encounter, Dancing Northern Lights, Ice Slide.
•Through Jan. 13 Rebecca Louise Law, Community Toledo Museum of Art British artist Law designed and created a site-specific installation to form an immersive visitor experience that explores the relationship between humanity and nature.
•Through Feb. 24 Art, Nature and the Senses Toledo Museum of Art Multisensory art installation from international artists.
•Dec. 18 Code It, Jr., 5 p.m. King Road Library Registered Event: Learn the basics of coding with kid-friendly software and hands-on activities. Grades K-3.
•Dec. 19 Poetry Speaks, 6-8:15 p.m. King Road Library Registered Event: Experienced writers and novices alike are invited to participate in a
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Winter Writing Workshop. •Advent Prayer, 7 p.m. Queen of Peace Chapel 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania Franciscans will host a time of reflection. Special on Dec. 12, Good Company Ensemble will provide music. •Bariatric Seminar, 6-8 p.m. ProMedica Health-Wellness Center Community Room, Ste. 101 5700 Monroe St. ProMedica Weight Loss free bariatric seminars. A surgeon will explain the weight loss surgery process, eligibility requirements, types of surgical procedures, and the potential benefits and risks. Register by calling 419-291-6777 or 1-800-971-8203 or visit promedica.org/bariatric. •Chill + Stretch: Teen Flow Yoga , 4-4:45 p.m. King Road Library Registered Event: Join us for a relaxing yoga class to help ease the stress of exams! Come learn relaxation exercises to help focus and calm the mind. Feel free to bring a yoga mat.
•Dec. 20 Winter Solstice Storytime, 6-7 p.m. Olander Park Nederhouser Hall The Toledo Lucas County Public Library and TOPS will celebrate the beginning of winter filled with books and activities at a special evening storytime for families for children 5 and under. Register at toledo.libnet.info/event/ 1246003. •Teen Space, 6:30-8:30 p.m. King Road Library Drop in and hang out with other teens at the King Road Library. •Brown Bag Lecture, Knee Pain: Are you ready for relief?, Noon 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 (Opening soon!) 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
NOMS CPW Healthcare 3130 Central Park West In a knee replacement, precision matters, Dr. Richard Miller, Orthopedic Surgeon, will introduce us to the latest robotics-assisted technology for knee replacement using the NAVIO° System. Mercy Health now offers the robotics-assisted knee replacement using the NAVIO° System, a CT-free platform that delivers accurate and precise results. Call 419-841-9622 or email us to reserve your spot.
•Dec. 21 and 22 Mystery of the Christmas Star, 7:30 p.m. Lourdes Appold Planetarium 419-517-8897 Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem in this planetarium annual show. $5 adults; $4 children under 12. Reservations recommended.
•Dec. 23 Christmas Service, 6:30 p.m. McCord Road Christian Church 4765 McCord Road. •Christmas Carol concert, 10 a.m. St. Stephen Lutheran Church 7800 Erie St.
•Dec. 24 Christmas Services, 2, 3:30, 5 and 6:30 p.m. McCord Road Christian Church 4765 McCord Road. •Christmas Services at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. St. Stephen Lutheran Church 7800 Erie Street •Christmas Services at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St.
•Dec. 27, 28 and Jan. 3 and 4 •Four Day Winter Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Toledo Zoo Winter Junior Zookeeper. For children ages 11-12. Members $45 per day; nonmembers $50 per day. For full details and online registration, visit toledozoo.org/camps
•Dec. 27 Device Advice, 3-4 p.m. Sylvania Library Get advice on smartphones, tablets or laptops. •Winter Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Toledo Zoo Survivor: Winter Wildlife. For children ages 510. Members $40; nonmembers $45. For full details and online registration, visit toledozoo.org/camps
•Dec. 28 Winter Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Toledo Zoo Mini Junior Zookeeper. For children ages 5-
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•Dec. 30 Joyful Service of lessons and carols, 10 a.m. Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St.
•Jan. 3 Winter Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Toledo Zoo Polar Pals. For children ages 5-10. Members $40; nonmembers $45. For full details and online registration, visit toledozoo.org/camps.
•Jan. 3, 17 Code IT Club, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. King Road Library Have you ever wanted to create a video game, program a robot or make a website? Come to the library, make some friends, learn more about coding and show others your skills. Grades 4-9.
•Jan. 4 Media Maker: Build Your Own Videogame, 2-3:30 p.m. King Road Library Are you a Fortnight fanatic? Come make your very own video game! Join us for a workshop and learn the basics in game design. For Ages 7-13. •Winter Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Toledo Zoo Polar Pals. For children ages 5-10. Members $40; nonmembers $45. For full details and online registration, visit toledozoo.org/camps.
•Jan. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 Snooze at the Zoo, 6:30 p.m.-10 a.m. Spending the night at the Zoo for families, groups and schools. During the overnight adventure, guests make enrichment for the animals, tour the Zoo, meet animals up close and enjoy delicious meals. Separate fee, preregistration required. For more information, including pricing and available dates, visit toledozoo.org/snooze.
•Jan. 5 Euchre Tournament , 10 a.m.-Noon Sylvania Library Join us the first Saturday of every month for Euchre, cookies, coffee, and some healthy competition!
•Jan. 7, 8 and 9 Beginner Taoist Tai Chi Elks Lodge 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Mondays 6-7:30; Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
•Jan. 8 One to One Technology Help, 3-5 p.m. King Road Library Drop in and get help using your new device and your app store to the fullest.
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•Jan. 16, 23, 30 •Jan. 8, 23 Tech Team Takeover (T3), 1-5 p.m. King Road Library Staff Training from tech team.
•Jan. 9 LEGO Freeplay! 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sylvania Library Practice your engineering skills and put your creativity to work in this fun building program featuring LEGOs and K’Nex.
•Jan. 9, 23 Let’s Talk!, 6-7 p.m. King Road Library A welcoming environment for adult learners of English.
•Jan. 10 Baby + Me Yoga Storytime, 10-11 a.m. King Road Library Namaste baby! Bond and stretch together through yoga-inspired stories. No yoga experience necessary. Bring a baby blanket + yoga mat. •Tinkerlab Build Challenges, 4:15-5:15 p.m. King Road Library Would you like to create, explore, and tinker? Your library has challenges that require teamwork and ingenuity to promote science, tech, engineering, and math learning! Open to all ages. •Mercy Health Talks, 2-3 p.m. King Road Library Join us monthly for an informative presentation from Mercy Health.
•Jan. 11, 25 Minecraft Meetup, 3:45-4:45 p.m. King Road Library Join other Minecrafters at the Library to explore, build, battle, collaborate, and survive in exciting virtual worlds.
•Jan. 12 How Animals Survive the Winter, 10-11 a.m. King Road Library Migrate? Hibernate or stay active all winter? Discover the strategies used by animals to find food, stay warm and survive Ohio’s chilly temperatures.
•Jan. 13 Horticulture Tour Toledo Zoo Behind-the-scenes tour of the greenhouse facility; home to a unique variety of plants suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Get a sneak peek at what is planned for the summer annual displays and take home tips on how to start and grow healthy annuals, vegetables and indoor foliage plants. To register and for more information, visit toledozoo.org/gardens.
•Songs for our Sister, 3 p.m. Toledo School for the Arts 333-14th St. To benefit the Maryanne Russo Jazz Memorial scholarship. Concert with bestknown jazz and blues musicians in the area.
•Jan. 14 Sylvania Book Club, 7-8 p.m. Sylvania Library Have an enjoyable time reading and discussing books!
•Jan. 14, 28 Preschool Storytime, 2-2:45 p.m. Sylvania Library Children ages 3-5 (and their favorite grownup) will enjoy stories, songs, movement and more in this fun program designed to get them ready for kindergarten. •Family Storytime, 4-4:30 p.m. King Road Library Children ages 2-5, along with their favorite grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as stories, rhymes, music and movement are shared.
•Jan. 15 Device Advice, 3-4 p.m. Sylvania Library Get advice on smartphones, tablets or laptops. •Code IT, Jr., 4:15-5-15 p.m. King Road Library Learn the basics of coding with kid-friendly software and hands-on activities. Grades K-3.
•Jan. 15, 22, 29 Babytime, 10-10:30 a.m. King Road Library This storytime focuses on developing your baby’s early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading. •Family Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m. Sylvania Library Children ages 2-5, along with their favorite grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, rhymes, music and movement. •Toddler Storytime, 11-11:30 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 books, songs, rhymes and movement are shared.
Babytime, 10-10:30 a.m. Sylvania Library This storytime focuses on developing your baby’s early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading. •Family Storytime, 11-1:30 a.m. Sylvania Library Children ages 2-5, along with their favorite grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as stories, rhymes, music and movement are shared. •Storytime Playdate, 6-7 p.m. King Road Library Get your sillies out before bedtime! Join us for a playdate complete with dance, music, and stories.
•Jan. 17 K’NEX Challenge, 3:3-4:30 p.m. Sylvania Library Practice your engineering skills and put your creativity to work in this fun building program featuring K’NEX. •Llama Llama Pajama Party, 7-8 p.m. King Road Library Fans of Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama Red Pajama won’t want to miss this opportunity to interact with Llama Llama! Don’t forget to wear your favorite pajamas and bring a camera.
•Jan. 17, 24, 31 Toddler Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m. Sylvania 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 books, songs, rhymes and movement are shared. •Resume workshop, 6-8 p.m. King Road Library Receive one-to-one help creating an effective
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•Jan. 18, 25 Library Playdate, 10-10:45 a.m. Sylvania Library Children and their favorite grown-up are welcome to experience the Library as a fun, exciting place to play while building early literacy skills
•Jan. 19 Horticulture Make & Take Workshop, 10 a.m.-Noon Toledo Zoo Botany and bubbly at the Zoo’s Take-home Terrarium Workshop. A terrarium is a miniature garden planted in a glass container. Bring the beauty and benefits of a garden indoors this winter, when the horticulture staff provide all the materials and guidance needed to create a personalized terrarium. Reservations are required. Register and learn more at toledozoo.org/workshop.
•Jan. 20 Open house, 12:30-3 p.m. Little Mouse Preschool 7041 Sylvania Ave. Visit the preschool and learn all about its programs.
•Jan. 21 Camp for a Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Toledo Zoo Have the kids spend their day off school at the Zoo! Explore all about animals built for the extreme cold weather. Bundle up and check out the penguins, polar bears and other cool animals. Separate fee, preregistration required. Available for ages 5 – 12. Zoo member discount applies. To register or learn more, visit toledozoo.org/camps.
Mystery of the Christmas Star
•Jan. 16 Homeschool Hour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. King Road Library Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to network and hang out with other homeschooling families from the community.
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o you wonder what the wise men saw in the sky that was remarkable enough to undertake a journey across the desert from Babylon to Bethlehem? The Appold Planetarium at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., will present its holiday show “Mystery of the Christmas Star” Dec. 21 and 22 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This modern telling of the Christmas story will take viewers of all ages back 2000
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years to Bethlehem to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby, Jesus. The “Mystery of the Christmas Star” investigates possible dates for the birth of Christ and looks at recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during the timeframe. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under and members of the Lourdes community. Reservations are recommended. Call 419-517-8897 or email planetarium@lourdes.edu.
St. Francis, Santa and Animals Thrill Guests
Santa entertains Jodi and Juliana Debzi who sit on mom Kenza’s lap.
Noah Gauchett and his dad Cyril talk with St. Francis, aka David Sobczak.
Ashley Miner introduces her goat Koda to Sister Rosine Sobczak and Kleckner Kazmierczak.
Weston Fletcher tries his hand at the craft table.
Bankers Make Christmas Brighter
Waterford Bank’s Private Banker Ann Baksh, Marketing Officer Kaitlyn Dummitt and Vice President Information Technology Cathy Martin wrap the gifts for the three Sylvania Area Family Services’ families they adopted.
Emie Boyer takes a sampling of the variety of cookies from the Waterford Bank Bake Off to raise funds to purchase holiday gifts for three families at SAFS.
Holiday Lunch Danita Binkowski puts the finishing touches on the face painting she did for Cecilia Patterson.
Sarah Weinlander and Dawn Vandenbroek enjoy their cookies at the Bake Off, one of many fundraising activities held by Waterford Bank employees. –by Mary Helen Darah
Grave Blankets • Wreaths Cemetery Vases
Lemony King gets a butterfly painted on her face by Caitlin Cordray.
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Corey Road Garden Club members Mary Bell and Kitsie Valiton enjoy a holiday gettogether where club members received a potted Amaryllis.
Raelyn Shelmon works on a craft project while Sophia and Lyla Gruetter and Mary Momenee help out.
Rachel Dunn shares information about the Burmese python with Earl and Zaire Russell and their mother, Delkita.
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4 p.m. - Service designed especially for the young at heart and those who love them - Christian Life Center 7 p.m. - Family candlelight service featuring Olivet youth Sanctuary 9:30 p.m. - Traditional candlelight service featuring Olivet Choir and organ - Sanctuary
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10 a.m. - Joyful service of Lessons and Carols Christian Life Center
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Toledo Bar Auxiliary Trunk Show offers a shopping bonanza
Artist Jenny Gorkowski talks with Kris Frederickson about her jewelry at The Inverness Club on Nov. 30.
Anne Malone looks at pottery created by Nadia Packard during the Toledo Bar Association Auxiliary Holiday Trunk Show.
Carol Connolly Pletz and her sister, Chris Connolly Donatini, display Carol’s original acrylic painting of the view of her backyard.
Marylea Teague and Libby McClelland (back) and Joan Nowak showcase the work of artists from Unruly Arts.
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Mandy Seeger talks with Judy Maurer about the work of Fat Cat Glass.
Julie Verhelst showcases handcrafted accessories created from alpaca yarn from her farm, Sunny Meade Alpacas.
Jane Wurth and Ann Moon of Ragazza assist shoppers during the 12th annual trunk show. —by Jennifer Ruple
Local artist hosts open house
Darlene Johnson, Marge Olszewski, Liz Spinazze and Donna Lazar check out the jewelry and art created by hostess Stacy Spinazze.
Emily Snyder talks with Tara Hubbard who has her handmade handbags available for sale.
Janet Claus and Joanne Lenkay look over the handmade wood products by Lorenzo Flores.
The Perfect Gift... Because every girl wants pretty toes for the holidays! Stacy Valley shows Lori Middlesbrough some of items she creates and talks about her ‘Party in a Box.’
Amanda Seychelles, Gail McWatters, and Kaiden Haden admire the magnet made by Kelly Brown.
Stacy Spinazze explains the process she uses to create her ceramic jewelry to Suzy Crawford, left, and Brenda Demarkowski.
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Deck the Halls for History Auction
Fred and Claudia Koperski look over a gift item before placing a bid at the Sylvania Heritage center Museum’s annual silent
Sylvania Historical Society volunteer Liz Stover looks on as Sue Peppers and Mimi Malcolm try one of the holiday cookies.
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Tony and Debbie Knight admire the miniature doll house they donated to the Sylvania Historical Village over 20 years ago. The house is one of two that were built and furnished by his mother Dorothy Gardner Knight. The second is at the Wolcott House.
Sitto’s Bakery Hosts Holiday Open House
Corinne Cassis of Sitto’s Bakery coordinates the craft and vendor show held at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church on Dec. 2.
Bobbie Ziviski and daughter Chrissy spend the day celebrating Bobbie’s birthday with a little holiday shopping.
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Mayberry Hosts Annual Candy Cane Walk
Ashley Kent holds Hilton Winter while Dr. Roxanne Potter of Personal Eye Care paints a reindeer on her hand.
Lily, Griffin and Max Bead sample a cookie at the Next Sweet Thing Bakery.
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Artists offer proceeds from their work to charity at Fuller Art House
Artist Annette Fink welcomes Ann Seguin to the event.
Janet Malinowski, Renee Bezeau and Raquel Lorenzen admire the art for sale.
Drew Clifton and Rory Fink serve as bartenders for the night.
Suzy Crawford looks over the pottery.
Annie Johansen, left, and Miklen Oliver look over the ceramic ornaments made in the Lourdes Alvino Studio with their cousin Dani Fuller of Fuller Art House.
Sister Sharon Havelak meets Lyndsey Stough at the table holding ornaments created by Lourdes artisans.
Nancy Kezur and her daughter Brittany Eyre buy mugs and baked goods.
Barbara Biggs and Darlene Johnson look over the snow people created by Tricia Boyers.
Becky Ligibel talks art with Diane Bilenske who is a jewelry artist.
Diane Forrester joins her sister Sharee Youseff at the event.
Artists Hold Open House
Ann Tubbs wraps the ceramic pot purchased by Sandy Shutt at the open house.
Artists Margaret Mazur and Ann Tubbs talk with Lisa Husted at their open house.
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Eleanor Awadalla has difficulty choosing a piece of jewelry to purchase from artist L. Sue Szabo in Hudson Gallery.
Wendy and Ella Morrison and Daniel Tumbev are looking quite festive for the Red Bird Art Walk.
Dianne Gilligan, left, and Stephanie Tinney, right, wish Lori Litzer a happy birthday in the Signature Look Studio.
Kristen Amolsch of Rosie Jo Boutique shows her hand-painted glassware that is on display at Stellar Blooms to Janet and Steve Fudge.
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Matt Wingate of Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath chats with Liz Ronan and Deb Luna of Shear Madness and his mother, Beverly Norman, whose art work is on display.
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Luke and Karen Duncan buy a bracelet for their granddaughter from Nicole Caulfer of Hut Outreach Promise Jewelry from Single Mothers in Haiti in Eden Boutique.
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Emily Thielen and Justine Umfleet find two beautiful and delicious cookies at Sunaka.
Melissa Bayern and Kathy Edinger look over the hand made ornaments available at Fuller Art House.
Lila and Norah Mahmoud and Brad Tumasian look for their favorite sweets in the Village Candy Shoppe.
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Sue Briddell of Harmony in Life helps Janis Wiezbenski select a special candle.
Brad Dunkle of Wildwood Anglers greets Max Weldele and his mother Casey. Ben Corey, left, and Nic Simmons, right, of Jupmode talk with Chrissy Ziviski of Galaxy Rose Crochet and Gabe Ng of SpaceBar.
Mary Kay Assenmacher, her daughter-in-law Lindsay, Addison Pfenniny her sister Bonnie Jendrisak, son Ben Assenmacher and Abby Pfenniny enjoy the music at Chandler Café.
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Annual tree lighting moved to Historical Village
John Charles pushes the switch to light the Christmas tree as his older brother David Charles and Mayor Craig Stough stand by to watch.tree.
Christmas Parade is Full of Light
Maddie and Mitch Gray select ornaments to decorate for the Christmas tree in the Sylvania Historical Village. Santa Claus arrives in Sylvania in style.
Mark and Elizabeth Rairigh and their children Nicholas, Kate and Caroline wait for the parade.
Hannah and Kody Zakorczeny and their mother, Tammy Braithwait, wait in front of Inside the Five for the parade.
Kathy Tetting and her dogs Samantha and Christian along with Tony and Nevah Packer have a great spot to watch the parade.
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Nicholas Zapata hangs an ornament that he decorated on the Christmas tree with some help from his dad, Marcus.
Mistletoe Market Offers Gifts and More
Leslie Kudro and her son Danny check out Layne Torrey’s crochet items.
Nancy Jomantas samples honey from Dan Smith of Dee’s Bees.
Darren and Stephanie Gavin select a cupcake from Emily Berry and her mother, Jane.
Diane Swarm of Blissfield learns about the Acorn Hill Farm goat milk products from Amanda Appleman and Tom Kosek.
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Barb and Chris Nye enjoy seeing all of the new displays at this year’s Children’s Wonderland.
Simon Casiere looks in wonder at all of the Christmas displays.
Waterford Bank’s Larry Boyer and Sylvania City Council President Mary Westphal are welcomed to the Children’s Wonderland opening.
Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough meets Santa at the Children’s Wonderland opening event.
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SAFS Hosts Winterland Craft Show
Lindsay Navarette and Marketing Liaison at Kingston Healthcare Company Jenny Schwind transport guests from SAFS to the downtown Mistletoe Market.
Sue Whitenburg, Kelly Coressel and her daughter Mollie check out the crochet work of Chrissy Ziviski of Galaxy Rose Crochet.
Drew Kowalski and Erica Barkley talk about their glass work to Elaine Hall at the SAFS Winterland Craft and Vendor Show on Dec. 8.
Emma Miller admires the jewelry made by Sue Dessner.
Moose Lodge Hosts Craft Show
Irene Buechelon and Terry Sutton talk with Wemana Koonee about her products.
Todd and Marla Hatch of TH Embroidery point out the personalized options for the stuffed animals to Sharie Plewa.
Guild Holds Winter Festival of Crafts
Tana Ohneck and Tracy Clegg have a good time shopping at the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild’s Winter Festival of Crafts held at the Franciscan Center on Dec. 9.
Glass artist Gail Mirrow, left, her husband, Jay, right, and Janet Rogolski, center, help shoppers find just the right gift at her booth.
Pam Rohrbacker talks with Sharon and Dale Spitulski at her booth.
Georgie Keyees helps Kris Peate with her selection of handmade doll clothes.
Stranahan Craft Bazaar is Annual Event
Cindy Kramer of CindyLynn Crafts points out some of the Christmas items she has for sale to Flo Schuchard and her grandson Logan Ganzel.
Holly Ray shows her work to Charlene Genson and her grandchildren Patty and Alex.
Southview band director Alli Knowles looks over the magnetic bottle openers with craftsman Fred Makraney at the fifth annual craft show on Dec. 1.
Southview band member Leah Burke learns about the wood work crafter SV graduate Tony Ricker makes.
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BOOKS AND BEYOND—Ask BY BEN MALCZEWSKI
Each month for Ask Your Librarian we’ll field actual questions (from Library customers) that may be of interest for others in the Sylvania community – if you have a question you’d like to ask, email Sylvania Library Manager, Ben Malczewski at his really long address: ben.malczewski@toledolibrary.org
Kati Thompson, Owner, Eden Fashion Boutique
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Kati Thompson is one super busy lady! The owner of Eden Fashion Boutique stores in downtown Sylvania and Bowling Green, she also teaches a class at BGSU, and is the mother of six children between the ages of 7 and 13 — four biological and two foster children that she and her husband are adopting. How does she do it all? Kati laughed, “My philosophy is that it’s ok to do the hard things, and I try to live by that.”
My family and I recently renewed our passports there and it was super convenient and much easier (and less stressful!) than it has ever been before – thanks for offering it! -That’s good to hear – we’re glad it was convenient, and can happily say that “easier and less stressful” is exactly what we were hoping for. Applying for or renewing passports can be nerve-wracking given the level of detail and sensitivity associated with the process (Did I take my picture right? Do I have the right forms? Did I fill them out correctly? Did I staple them correctly? Did I use the right pen color?), and our patient and knowledgeable staff are happy to guide you through and take the edge off the process so you know you are doing it right. We take the same approach with dog Licenses too (if I may shamelessly plug). In partnership with the Lucas County Auditor and Lucas County Canine Care and Control, the Library will once again be issuing dog licenses and license renewals at ALL of our locations. There is no appointment necessary, but we do ask that you arrive up to
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30 minutes prior to closing. Here are some other details about licensing: Dog licensing for 2019 runs Dec. 1, 2018 – Jan. 31, 2019 Licenses purchased after Jan. 31 will be assessed a penalty fee of $25 per dog Fees: A one year dog license is $25 per dog (+ 75 cents per transaction) 3 year and permanent dog licenses must be purchased through the Auditor’s Office Payment is by cash or credit card (sorry, no checks) First off, we wanted to say how great it has been having the Downtown Sylvania Branch open again – we love having that corner of the neighborhood back on our walking map and regularly stroll over for storytimes. Secondly, please say that storytimes and kids activities don’t take a break over the holidays! -Thanks for including us on your route, and rest assured, if you have little ones on winter break or are looking for fun (yet constructive) things to do as a family, as usual, we have you covered! December and January are chock full of playdates, storytimes, mindful movement classes, LEGOs, arts and crafts activities, and so much more. Check out ToledoLibrary.org and click on Events, then narrow by location. Keep an eye out for our new MORE Guide, stop by or give us a call – we’re happy to let you know what’s going on!
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Kati received her marketing degree from BGSU and went on to work in organizational development before deciding to stay home with her growing family. Frustrated that TJ Maxx was the only local women’s clothing store in BG where the Thompsons now lived, Kati approached her husband with the idea of opening her own boutique women’s store there, even though she had no formal training or background. Armed with her innate sense of intuition and style, she made Google her best friend and went to apparel markets in cities like LA and Las Vegas to learn what she needed to do to make her dream happen. Her supportive, entrepreneurial husband helped Kati put together a business plan and an application for a loan through the Economic Development Office in Wood County. With the BG store up and running and doing well, Kati happened to meet Jane Wurth of Ragazza. Jane loved the Eden concept and thought it was just what Sylvania needed in the downtown retail mix. Then the Lily Whitestone store became available on Main Street.
“Coming to Sylvania was an easy decision,” said Kati. “I love the supportive community and all the events that happen downtown. That’s very helpful for building business.” Her passion is to make women feel beautiful and to have her customers feel welcome and comfortable at the store. Although Eden’s sweet spot is ages 25-45, women of all ages love the fashion. Kati chooses transitional styles at mid-range prices that work at home as well as in a social setting — always with an eye for items her customers cannot find at other area stores. With great customer service and the right product mix, Eden has found a winning combination. Sylvania AdVantage, in cooperation with Creative Oxygen, invites you to visit Kati and her staff at Eden Fashion Boutique on Main Street and check out their unique yet sensible look. Kati is a member of the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Sylvania Association.
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Gets Sealed
A visit with Precision Epoxy by MARy HELEN DARAH
My only experience with epoxy flooring was thanks to my mother-in-law. Her garage was pristine and its floor spotless. Therefore, I had the misconception that epoxy flooring was strictly used in garages owned by perfectionists. Austin Engfer, owner of Precision Epoxy Flooring, recently showed me that there is an incredible variety of uses for his services—even for us less-than-perfect people. Engfer opened the doors of Precision Epoxy five years ago. “I worked for a small company doing garage floors as a summer job out of high school,” he recalled. “I then joined the military and got out of the industry for roughly a year. When I returned from duty, my position in the 180th Air National Guard wasn’t fulltime and I needed to find work that I enjoyed.”
The beginning
I have heard of bands starting in garages but never epoxy businesses. Engfer worked out of his dad’s garage for the first two years. “My dad was very supportive of my flooring venture, dealing with epoxy all over his tools, and ‘test’ spots on his concrete floor,” stated Engfer. “From that point forward, I loved it and wanted to continue. In the first month, we completed 20 jobs. I have great employees that I grew up with who have remained friends. They began working with me. I currently have 12 employees and they are so loyal.” Cheryl Martin, office manager, and Austin Engfer, owner of Precision Epoxy, are ready to serve customers locally and nationally.
building a business
There are numerous uses for epoxy flooring. “Of course, when you hear the word ‘epoxy’ you think garage floors,” stated Engfer. “Garages are our main bread and butter, but we also do porches, patios and basements. Currently, we are tackling the big box store market. We recently completed the #3 Target store nationally in Chicago. We renovated the whole store with polished concrete floors.”
could epoxy over our tile kitchen floor. He told me that if he messed up, he would make it right. He did the job and it was beautiful. He completed the job Tuesday, before his sister’s graduation party that was to be held on Friday. I told him I would never have time to clean the house. I didn’t have to. There was no dust or smell. Epoxy flooring is stain, fire, skid and UV resistant. It is truly maintenance-free. We’re so glad we trusted him.”
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Precision Epoxy is family owned and operated. “My mom serves as the office manager and my dad comes in on the weekend and handles equipment maintenance,” stated Engfer. “Precision Epoxy has continued to grow even when Austin was deployed in 2016 to Guam, and in 2018 to Estonia for three months,” stated Martin. “Austin may be hours and 1000 miles away from us, but he was just a phone call away. He has a good group of solid, dependable people that support his military career. When he is deployed, he and his team step up. It is a well-oiled machine.”
The future is solid… surfaced
The Precision Epoxy team hopes to have their own building in the future. They have crews in Georgia, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Michigan. “In the next few years, I would like to expand our growth in the United States, especially with our commercial clients,” stated Engfer. “I am very thankful for all the people who have supported us and how they have been so supportive while I served our country.”
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“Momager” Cheryl Martin could not be prouder of her son’s achievements. “He built the business based on referrals,” recalls Martin. “Many friends, family and customers referred him to others. They brought them to their businesses and their factories. The industrial side was growing alongside the residential piece. Austin does grocery stores as well. He remodeled Joseph’s Beverage Center. He has also worked on the bathrooms in Maumee Bay State Park as well as Strawberry Acres, and Hot Head Burritos. They also did the first Chipotle in Columbus. Back when he first started, he came to me and his step-dad and asked if he
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A floor glistens in the Reflector Metallic in Coffee with Brass finish.
Hot Head Burrito, located on Sylvania Ave. near McCord, has a safe, skid- resistant surface thanks to Precision Epoxy.
‘Festive’ Sweaters Deck the Halls of Chamber’s December Meeting
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Redevelopers Ltd., Matt DeWood, mattdewood@yahoo.com Michelle Bieber, left, and Michelle Sprott, right, welcome Dave White to the head table. His family business, the White Family Dealership, was honored for its over 50 years in business in Sylvania.
Pat McCarty, The Guy in the 419, won second place while Tracy Clegg took home a third place ribbon and her husband Jeff Clegg of Toledo Memorial Park won the first place prize for the ‘ugliest’ Christmas sweater.
Dave White of the White Family Dealership shares the buffet line with Sarah Best of Heartland at ProMedica.
Michelle Sprott congratulates Michelle Bieber and thanks her for her service as chairman for the past year.
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Andi Erbskorn of the Sylvania Historical Village welcomes Jeff Clegg of Toledo Memorial Park to the meeting.
The Timberstone Junior High School choir under the direction of Samantha Hall performs for Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce members during the December luncheon meeting held at Sylvania Country Club on Dec. 5.
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Local Allstate agent opens third office
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JamiLynn Fox of the JamiLynn Fox Agency was invited by Allstate to open her third office. She selected Waterville. Fox leased office space at 8 N. Third St. in the historic downtown. “The office is newly renovated and works perfectly for us,” she said. “We actually had about five weeks to get this office up and running so we were very happy to find this space.” According to Fox, her daughter Jennifer Fox serves as the managing agent working with two additional agents. “We are all very excited to add this third location to better serve our clients,” she said. “While Jennifer and her team are available to serve clients in the Waterville, Monclova, Maumee and Perrysburg suburbs, they work with clients throughout the area. In fact, we actually write insurance policies and work with clients across the state.” “All of our phones and computers are connected so we all take care of business as needed,” Fox added. Fox attributes the growth of her agency to three factors. “Allstate offers superior products, claim satisfaction guarantees and we provide outstanding customer service. It has some amazing programs such as accident forgiveness and safe driving bonuses,” she explained. “Actually, we offer value and become a trusted advisor for our clients. While our rates are competitive, we do not sell on price, which is only important in absence of any other perceived value.” According to Fox, Allstate has always been very innovative in the industry. “This company
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First Federal hosts fourth annual ‘Pay it Forward’
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Debbie J. Szajna, CPA has been named a Partner for Weber Clark Ltd. She has been a member of the firm for 23 years and brings extensive experience to the team by providing quality assurance and performing technical reviews of the firm’s client financial statements and other reports. She will continue to advise the firm on quality and technical matters along with providing support in the areas of operations and technology. She graduated from Siena Heights College in Adrian, Mich., with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and her associate’s degree in commerce from Monroe Community College. She is a certified public accountant and began her career at Weber Clark as a staff accountant. Szajna is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Michigan Association of CPA’s and The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.
First Federal Bank and First Insurance Group celebrated its fourth annual Pay it Forward event by performing nearly 700 random acts of kindness and providing $10,000 in funding for crowd-sourced projects aimed to spread kindness to others. Locally, Pay It Forward will fund purchasing school supply kits for low income Sylvania school district residents. “Pay it Forward Day is a treasured tradition for our organizations,” said Donald P. Hileman, president and CEO of First Federal Bank. “It gives our employees an opportunity to live out our ‘Better Together’ philosophy while empowering others in our community to do the same.” A “Pay It Forward” is a random act of kindness that spurs others to continue the cycle of giving. After receiving over 200 submissions, First Federal Bank and First Insurance Group selected a variety of projects to fund. A complete list of funded projects can be found at First-Fed.com/Pay-it-Forward. “We were overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness of each submission. While all ideas were worthy, we recognized the unique impact that these projects could bring and are delighted to provide the opportunity for others to make a difference,” said Hileman.
Dancers, musicians, community can experience the healing practice of Pilates and Qigong Toledo Ballet’s resident choreographer, instructor Michael Lang, has taken on an additional role at the studio. He has opened Toledo Ballet Pilates & Wellness center in the former board room behind the reception desk in the lobby. According to Lang, Toledo Ballet’s Parent Guild helped equip the center by purchasing a Reformer and Lang provided the Ladder Barrel and the Wunda Chair, three devices developed by Joseph Pilates which are used for various stretches and exercises. “This is just a perfect location and is a great use of this space. We are away from the studios but dancers and their parents walk by here so they know we are here and available,” Lang reported. “And, this space is very convenient for those dancers who may be injured or need some extra work,” he said. “Now, with the recent merger with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, this center is also very convenient for the TSO youth orchestra students who will be here as well,” he said. Lang pointed out that dancers and musicians can sustain injuries or endure pain because of what they do but that this is also true for those who sit for hours in front of a computer. “All of the workouts and exercises we do here can be beneficial to dancers, musicians, athletes, desk workers and others,” he offered. “I have been dancing and tumbling since I was four-years-old,” he reported. “So being
active is just a part of my life. I know how important it is to keep one’s body in the best condition possible. For example, men in particular, like to build those muscles they can see in the mirror. But, it is equally important to take care of the opposite muscles to avoid injury. Dancers often discover this when it is too late. I like to think I help people find a well-rounded program that is best for them,” he said. Lang emphasizes the importance of combining Western-style fitness techniques such as Pilates, active isolated stretching techniques and massage with Eastern-based energy work, balancing mind, body and spirit and staying in the present. If Lang had his way, he would eliminate the term “workout,” substituting “play out” instead. “When we were little kids, we would exercise all of our muscles running, jumping and riding bikes while at play and this exercise was fun. What we do now can be equally enjoyable,” he remarked. “My ultimate goal is to teach my clients how to take care of themselves. And, what I do is much more than just lifting weights. Programs are designed to meet each individual client’s goals, keeping the focus on his or her overall health. We do smart workouts that avoid injuries and they are unique so people have fun and don’t get bored. I look at the whole person and plan individual programs accordingly.”
ProMusic relocates to larger space
Cliff Osborn puts the finishing touches on an instrument display in the new showroom. Cliff Osborn has relocated his long-time business, ProMusic, to a larger space at 7856 W. Central Ave. “This is a great location for us. Each of our three music rooms is larger than at our former location and here we have windows providing lots of natural light,” he explained. “In addition, a back door gives us two entrances, which we didn’t have before. There is also a heated garage with overhead doors that works very well for us. And we have great parking right outside our door, which is very convenient for our students and their parents.” ProMusic, which has been on Main Street in Sylvania since 1988, employs a variety of teachers including Osborn and his sons Cory and Gabe and daughter Josey offering music lessons to children and adults from piano to drums, to brass and strings. In addition, the Osborns also repair instruments for clients. Music students have the option to lease instruments, as well as purchasing them
from ProMusic. “We have excellent equipment from Dean Guitars, Dime Amps, Luna Guitars, and DDrum. New stock continues to arrive,” Osborn promised. “However, there is a lot to know about selecting instruments. We have a great deal of experience in helping students to select what is right for them.” Even though Osborn grew up in a musical world and music is in his DNA, he also loved auto mechanics and started his career in mechanics. His mother, Lavone, and father, Floyd, played the piano, drums and saxophone in their band, the Moonlite Revelers. Osborn also plays drums and saxophone and several other instruments, as do four of his six children. His wife, Shelly, is a vocalist. Osborn was involved in several electronics businesses on the east side of Main Street, first opening KOV Electronics & Repairs and then Village Electronics. In 1979, Osborne moved across the street, leasing space at 5687 N. Main St. for nine more years. In 1988, he moved again, opening ProMusic at 5661 N. Main St. to focus on music. Through the years, ProMusic has been home to many musicians who have taught or just stopped in to play. Names such as Jack Runyon, Dan Faehnle, Jeff Coleman, and many more call ProMusic their home studio when they are on the road. Often, musicians leave their instruments with Osborn for repair such as former local entertainer Rachel Coats, now of Nashville, who has a guitar being repaired. “I have also had the priviledge to play with many of the great ‘Rock ’n Rollers’ of the 50s, some of whom are now in the Hall of Fame,” he said. “There is always something going on, traveling musicians stopping by to drop off or pick up their instruments, students coming for lessons and people looking for musical instruments. This space works well for all of them and us as well.”
Michael Lang instructs client Robert Koenig in a Qigong set, Eight Pieces of Brocade. Lang’s sessions draw from his vast life experiences. In addition to being a dance instructor, a professional dancer on Broadway, a high aerial tumbler, former stunt man, and diving coach, Lang is a PMA certified personal trainer, a certified Pilates instructor, and a licensed massage therapist in New York, Michigan and Ohio. He also worked with Jim and Phil Wharton to master active isolated stretching techniques and is a Reiki Master. In addition, he learned the practices of Tai Chi and Qigong from various Masters across the nation. Recently, he became certified in the Rossiter System, a technique of stretching and breathing
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Sylvania Sunrise Lions Celebrate Charter Night
Gramz Flowers & Gifts re-opens
Cheryl Fuleky puts the finishing touches on a Christmas display around the fireplace in her newly re-opened Gramz Flowers & Gifts. Jim and Carol Collins celebrate the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club Charter Night, held on Nov. 14, at Te-Kela Mexican Cantina in Sylvania. In addition to celebrating two decades of service in Sylvania, members and guests enjoyed, food, fun and raffle prizes. –by Mary Helen Darah
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She’s back! After a short hiatus, Cheryl Fuleky has re-opened her floral and gift shop at 4057 Holland-Sylvania Rd., sharing space with Eddie Tucker of Lawn Creations, who recently purchased the property. “This has been a great thing for both of us,” Fuleky noted. She explained that a three-year illness has kept her out of the shop and away from the business. “I have a very special feeling for this house. This was Hazel Wagner, my grandmother’s family home, and I spent a lot of time here while I was growing up. When she passed away my husband, Jim, and I were able to purchase the home and I opened my business here 28 years ago. Of course, I called the business Gramz, because this is what I always called this home.” She continued, “This house means so much to me and I would not have sold this to anyone else. Now that I’m back, Eddie and I are
working together, which allows me to open the shop in time for the holidays. After Christmas I will be open primarily on the weekends. Eddie is using the grounds to market his company now and hopes to open a specialty lawn and garden shop here in the future, so this arrangement works well for both of us.” As she has done for years, Fuleky offers a large selection of Christmas decor, gift items and floral arrangements just in time for those last minute shoppers, along with an array of antiques, primitive furniture and vintage household goods. “There are also wreaths, benches, homemade soaps and so much more,” Fuleky noted. “My husband and daughter and I can also customize and personalize any item, as well.” Fuleky also plans to offer a chalk couture class along with others after the first of the year.
New agent takes over Allstate office
John Turski, Bailey Van Haren, Anna Merriman and Mitch Petree occupy the Allstate office on McCord Road next to the BMV office.
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Mitch Petree has opened the Mitch Petree Agency at 4900 N. McCord Rd., offering a full line of Allstate home, business and life insurance products. He and his staff of three find their location adjacent to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles very helpful. “We are also able to quickly run next door and get information and help for our clients if needed,” he said. “We really like being in Sylvania and look forward to developing relationships here as well as becoming part of the community,” he said. He is joined by Anna Merriman, John Turski and Bailey Van Haren, who are also licensed insurance agents.
“We are also a very hands-on agency. My staff and I take pride in helping our clients find solutions that meet their needs,” he said. “We take pride in offering options for a wide variety of coverage and services for our clients, keeping their big picture in mind,” he said. Petree, a business major at The University of Toledo, did not think twice when he learned of the agency opening, realizing the potential of this opportunity. “I have always thought of having my own business, but never expected this to happen so quickly. These past few months have been incredible and I have learned so much. This is just great,” he said.
Ribbon cut to celebrate re-opening of updated Monroe Street Kroger
Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber, Mayor Craig Stough, City Council members Mary Westphal and Katie Cappellini along with chamber welcoming committee members join Kroger District Manager Travis Repenhoff, Store Manager Jeffrey Smith and Kroger staff to cut the ribbon for the grand re-opening. Sylvania shoppers discovered new products and time-saving services at the recently updated Kroger store, located at 6235 Monroe St. The store celebrated the conclusion of a $2.6 million remodel during an open house event on Dec.12. Shoppers could enter to win one of eight $100 Kroger gift cards and were encouraged to bring the kids for balloon sculpting and face painting. Food sampling was available throughout the store, and customers who use their Kroger Plus card at the Monroe Street Kroger Fuel Center received an extra 20 cents per gallon savings. The updated 71,184-square-foot Kroger store features an expanded Starbucks complete with a large seating area, a new consultation room in the pharmacy, remodeled sushi and specialty cheese kiosks and The Chicken Co., a new culinary kiosk in the deli offering fresh, hand-breaded chicken meals and a la carte choices. A new Kroger Fresh app allows customers to order The Chicken Co. selections and fresh-sliced bulk deli meats and cheeses ahead of time and pick them up at the store without waiting in line. Kroger offers a separate counter for Kroger Fresh order pickup. “All of our store updates and new features were designed with the customer in mind,” said Jeff Smith, Monroe Street Kroger store leader. “We know schedules can be hectic, especially around the holidays, and customers may want to try The Chicken Co., which offers individual meals, family meals, sides and a la carte
selections. Shoppers may order on their phone with our Kroger Fresh app and pick up in store.” As part of the remodel, the Monroe Street Kroger store offers two new ways to shop – Scan, Bag, Go and Kroger Pickup. Available now, the Scan, Bag, Go technology allows shoppers to use a handheld wireless scanner or the Scan, Bag, Go app on their personal device to scan and bag products as they shop for a quicker, seamless checkout experience. Shoppers may pay on the mobile app or proceed to a self-checkout lane. Kroger Pickup, its online ordering and parking lot pickup service, is also available. Kroger offers Sylvania shoppers the option to order their groceries online and have them delivered to their home via Instacart and Kroger Ship. “Kroger constantly strives to find new ways to bring more convenience to our customers,” Smith said. “We’re thrilled to introduce Sylvania shoppers to new, alternate ways to shop for groceries. We hope the community will enjoy these time-saving options along with our other updates.” The Monroe Street Kroger store is open 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, with pharmacy hours 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., weekdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays. The Kroger Fuel Center is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Monroe Street Kroger store presently employs more than 150 associates.
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Sweet and savory dishes to share during the holidays Jasmine Rice in Pomegranate Oolong Tea
Gretchen Fayerweather
6 servings 2 ½ tablespoons Pomegranate Oolong tea leaves 2 cups water 1 cup jasmine rice ¼ cup pecan halves ¼ cup pomegranate 1 green onion, chopped Sat to taste
Zucchini, Red Pepper and Cheese Tarte
BY JENNIFER RUPLE Members of the Arrowhead Park Association were treated to a cooking demonstration and samples of holiday fare during the group’s quarterly membership meeting held at Clara J’s Tea Room, 219 W. Wayne St. in Maumee on Nov. 28. Gretchen Fayerweather, owner of Clara J’s and culinary instructor at Owens Community College, shared three of her go-to holiday party recipes and provided directions on how to prepare the appetizer, side dish and dessert.
Festive Zucchini, Red Pepper and Cheese Tarte Serves 12 – 20 guests 8 ounces havarti cheese, sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed 1 red bell pepper, diced Dried basil and oregano Heat oven to 400 F. Slice cheese into squares about the same size as zucchini, quarter slices. Place sheets of pastry on cutting board and line up zucchini slices. Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice rows. Sprinkle each square with red pepper, basil and oregano and place the quarter cheese slices on top. Place squares on a parchment lined baking sheet with space in between each square. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
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Bring water to a boil. Steep tea leaves in paper filter or wire mesh filter in water for 3 minutes. Place rice in saucepan and add tea. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook about 20 minutes, or until rice is done. Add salt to taste. Toast pecans in 350 F oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted pecans, green onion and pomegranate. Stir to combine. Jasmine Rice in Pomegranate Oolong Tea
Goat Cheese Mousse with Balsamic Glaze Serves 12-15 9 ounces goat cheese ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced Salt to taste 1 ½ cups heavy cream 1 box ginger snaps 2 ounces balsamic glaze 12 thyme sprigs
In a bowl, whisk goat cheese, powdered sugar, honey, minced thyme and salt until blended. In another bowl, whisk the heavy cream until peaks form. Fold cream into the cheese mixture. Chill for 45 minutes. Place in a piping bag and pipe onto gingersnaps. To finish, drizzle with balsamic glaze and thyme sprigs.
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Sylvania Bakes: 2018 Holiday Cookie Collection - Part 2
1 cup plus 1 cup granulated sugar (to roll cookie dough in) ¼ cup molasses, full flavored 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Ghraybeh
BY JENNIFER RUPLE What would the holidays be like without a colorful assortment of homemade cookies to share with family and friends? That’s why we’re bringing you more delicious recipes Jennifer Ruple from the Sylvania area’s best bakers and chefs. In this issue, the holidays get dressed up with Libby Snow’s Christmas Tuxedo Cookies. I can just imagine how wonderful Casey Johnson’s home smells when he bakes his Great Nana’s Ginger Snaps. Paula Adam brings the warmth of the tropics with her Caribbean Christmas Crumble Bars, and Corinne Cassis shares the recipe for Ghraybeh, a classic Lebanese butter cookie. Happy Holidays from our kitchens to yours.
Caribbean Christmas Crumble Bars Paula Adam, Mahalo Bake Shop “I might be a Yankee, born and bred, but my soul lives in the South,” said Adam. “Amidst rich holiday flavors, I developed this recipe for a pop of brightness to cut through the richness of traditional favorites. With a few bites, you are transported to Christmas under a palm tree in the Caribbean.”
Crust 1 cup graham cracker crumbs ½ cup whole oats ½ cup coconut 2 tablespoons sugar 7 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled Filling 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons lime zest Topping ½ cup white chocolate chips Heat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8 x 8 baking pan and line with parchment paper leaving at least 2 inches overhanging on two sides. In a food processor, combine graham cracker crumbs, oats, coconut, sugar and butter until thoroughly combined and it comes together into a crumbly mixture. Reserve ½ cup of the mixture for the topping and press the remaining into the bottom of the baking pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove pan and lower oven to 325 F. In a medium bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, vanilla, lime juice and zest until thoroughly combined. Pour over baked and cooled crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Combine remaining ½ cup of crust mixture and ½ cup white chocolate chips. Scatter over hot bars and bake 10 more minutes until slightly golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely before chilling for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Cut chilled bars into 16 squares.
Great Nana’s Ginger Snaps
Caribbean Christmas Crumble Bars
Chef Casey Johnson Fifth Street Pub Sylvania “Since I was young, I’ve helped my mom bake these cookies for the holidays. Funny story: As I was typing the recipe for this article, I noticed a discrepancy. When my mom copied the recipe from my nana, she accidentally wrote nutmeg instead of ginger. We realized we had been making ginger-less ginger snaps all these years,” laughed Johnson. Yield: 24 cookies 1 ½ sticks sweet cream butter
Heat the oven to 375 F. Line a couple of sheet pans with parchment or silicone mats. Combine the butter and sugar, mix on medium speed until mixture is properly creamed. Scrape sides of mixing bowl a couple times during mixing process. Mixture should be lighter in color and slightly fluffy once fully creamed. In a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients and mix well. Sift to ensure all lumps are removed. Add the eggs, molasses, and sifted dry ingredients to creamed butter and sugar mixture. Continue to mix on medium speed for another couple minutes, again scraping every so often. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough into remaining granulated sugar, roll into balls, then place on sheet pans. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are turning golden brown but the centers are still tender. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Great Nana’s Ginger Snaps
Christmas Tuxedo Cookies
1 cup water /3 cup cooking oil 1 tsp vanilla 1
Heat oven to 350 F. Mix together cream cheese, sugar and a dash of salt. Add egg and chocolate chips. Set aside. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Then add water, oil and vanilla and mix well. Batter will be runny, like brownie batter. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats. Using a spoon, drop dollops of the cookie batter on baking sheets. Sprinkle cream cheese mixture on top of each cookie batter ball. Gently press mixture into the dough and arrange to cover most of the surface area. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies sit on baking sheet for several minutes before moving to cooling rack.
Ghraybeh
Corinne Cassis, Sitto’s Bakery “These rich and delicious Lebanese butter cookies will melt in your mouth,” said Cassis. “Be sure to let them rest on the cookie sheet for a few hours before removing, otherwise they may fall apart.”
Christmas Tuxedo Cookie
Libby Snow, Libby’s 17 Second Cookies “This cookie was inspired by my husband’s mom who passed away in 2012. Every Christmas since my husband was a child, Linda made her “Christmas Cheesecake Cupcakes.” After she passed away, I morphed her recipe into a cookie, to creatively continue her tradition,” said Snow. Cream cheese mixture 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 /3 cup granulated sugar Salt 1 egg 12-ounces Christmas colored chocolate chips or mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Batter 1 ½ cups flour 1 cup sugar ½ cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt
Yield: approximately 30 cookies 1 cup firm rendered butter aka ghee 1 cup bakers’ sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons flour Blanched slivered almonds In a stand mixer, whip butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Mix baking powder and bakers sugar together and gradually add to whipped butter until fluffy and airy. Replace wire whip with a beater attachment and gradually add the flour until very smooth. Do not over mix. With an ice cream scoop, gather a small amount of the dough into your hands. Mold into a small ball about the size of a large walnut. Place on clean baking sheet. Place a blanched slivered almond on top center of cookie. If mixture becomes warm, place in refrigerator for a few minutes. Place cookies in refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Cookies must be firm. While cookies are cooling, preheat oven to 210 F. Place baking sheet on rack in middle of the oven. Bake for 2 hours making sure the cookie remains white. Let cookies cool completely on baking sheet before removing (at least 2 -3 hours).
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ProMedica partners with Sylvania Schools; invests $1 million for Wellness Complex ProMedica is partnering with Sylvania Schools to underwrite most of the cost of an approximate 5,000-square-foot ProMedicaSylvania Northview Health, Wellness, Strength complex. ProMedica is contributing $1 million of the $1.5 million cost. According to Superintendent Adam Fineske, the need for this facility had been identified several years ago and funds from the 2010 bond levy were set aside to partially fund this project. James Hall, Sylvania Schools’ Director of Development & Alumni Relations, is completing the fundraising for the remaining $150,000. “One of our goals has been to develop community partners to help us with some of our capital needs, so that we can continue to upgrade our facility needs without having to go back to taxpayers. Coincidently, one of ProMedica’s goals is to promote community wellness. It just made sense to approach the ProMedica team with a plan for this project that helps them meet their goal. They agreed that the complex fit their mission,” Fineske stated. ProMedica’s Vice President of Operations, Greg Braylock Jr., is serving as liaison for the project. “ProMedica is committed to the Sylvania community and creating access for seniors, community members, and students to
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Students take part in the global ‘Hour of Code’ presented by Hart Associates during Computer Science Education week. Notre Dame Academy students joined schools from around the globe on Dec. 6 to participate in “Hour of Code,” the largest code learning event in the world. Lead by representatives from Toledo area digital marketing and advertising agency, Hart Associates, NDA students who are currently taking coding and members of NDA’s Coding Club completed an hour-long fun activity designed to extend their knowledge of coding. The Hour of Code takes place each December during Computer Science Education Week, and is a one-hour introduction to computer science. Students participate in an hour of coding activities designed to empower everyone to learn the basics of coding. Notre Dame Academy’s Hour of Code was one of more than
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Caleb Davis is a member of the violin section of the Southview Orchestra. Caleb has been playing the violin since 6th grade, and was inspired to play by his grandfather who was also a violinist. Over the years, Caleb has consistently contributed to the improvement of the Southview Orchestra by assisting with set-up and fundraising duties, and by volunteering to help with junior high concerts as well. Director Megan Fitzpatrick added, “Caleb leads by example. He knows his music, is always ready to help, and he performs his obligations with a smile on his face. He truly contributes to our program more than he knows.”
John Slattery sings tenor in the Northview A Cappella choir and Harmony Road Show, serving as the historian for the choirs. He plays the saxophone for the marching band where he is vice president, is a squad leader, a section leader and a member of the loading crew. John plays bassoon for the Wind Ensemble and Symphony orchestra. He has participated in Solo and Ensemble, District Honors Choir, Jazz band, Jazz cats, pep band and has performed at state conferences. John is an active member in Northview theatre. Apart from his musical activities, John is a member of speech and debate, and an NHS member. After graduating, John plans to major in commercial aviation. John is the son of Bill and Charlotte Slattery.
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L-R: Northview Principal Steve Swaggerty, Superintendent Adam Fineske, Mindy and Jay Potter and their daughter Jessica, Southview Student of the Month and Ryan Bules, Northview Student of the Month, and his dad, Rob, and Southview Principal Kasey Vens.
Southview food, funds and fun
Southview Band Director Alison Knowles prepares to take donated items to the Sylvania Area Family Services. Southview High School band, orchestra and choir combined forces to perform a holiday prism concert. Southview Band Directors Alison Knowles and Amber Wilson, Choir Director Lindsay Andrews and Orchestra
Director Megan Fitzpatrick, directed 250 students in the concert that raised funds and gathered food donations for Sylvania Area Family Services.
St. John Students Host ‘Christmas on Campus’
Sylvania Students at Rotary
L-R: Executive Pastor at McCord Road Christian Church Benton Cole, Southview High School students and Cougar Review performers Ethan Celestino, Lexi Hough and Ashley Mercer, along with Southview High School Principal Kasey Vens are introduced at the Sylvania Rotary meeting.
Pastor Benton Cole, president of the Sylvania Rotary, congratulates Northview High School students and performers in Northview’s Cat’s Meow Emma Swanson and Breanna Fangman, along with Principal Steve Swaggerty at the Sylvania Rotary meeting held on Dec. 6 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. –by Mary Helen Darah
NDA/St. John’s choirs combined for holiday concert
A combined Christmas Choir Concert featuring performances by Notre Dame Academy’s High School and Junior Academy Choirs as well as the St. Johns Jesuit Men’s Chorus was held Dec. 12 at Notre Dame Academy’s Maria Performing Arts Center. Each group performed separately and then the combined high school choirs sang
Star of Wonder, A Christmas Cantata. The SJJ Men’s Chorus was joined by pianist Jill Roth and a string quintet from the Toledo Symphony Orchestra in the Advent cantata by Luke Rosen. Mr. Rosen is Director of Choral and Liturgical Music at SJJ as well as Director of Music Ministry at Corpus Christi University Parish.
Elementary students from Queen of Apostles and Rosary Cathedral visited the campus at St. John’s Jesuit to experience the annual ‘Christmas on Campus’ hosted by high school upperclassmen on Dec. 4. The event began 20 years ago and grew out of an Easter on Campus event that was started by student volunteers at a preschool in Toledo that is now closed. Planned and organized by the Christian Service Office, ‘Christmas on Campus’ is traditionally hosted by seniors. Children decorated cookies, visited with Santa, enjoyed bounce houses and games in the gym, and received a gift.
Winter day camps at the Toledo Zoo The Toledo Zoo wants to help combat cabin fever and keep your child’s mind active during winter break from school. Drop your child(children) off at the Zoo for a wild winter adventure! Children ages 5 to 12 will experience non-stop fun with exciting exhibit tours, amazing animal visitors, cool crafts and goofy games. All camps run 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Miracle 5K Run through downtown Sylvania
L-R: Mike Olszewski, Colleen Olszewski, Cheryl Walter, Tom Walter, Laura Oehlers and John Oehlers are ready to hit the pavement as participants in the Miracle on Main Street 5K & Santa’s Little Helper Kids Dash.
L-R, back: Natalie Chryst, Kenadi Arndt, Lexe Misra, Riley Heath, Megan Cordes and Neil Chryst; L-R, front: Kaliana Misra and Karmina Misra bundle up at the event held Dec. 2, in downtown Sylvania.
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L-R: Janice Naveken, Denise Dashner, Christmas Tree, aka Mingo Valadez, and Joyce Dashner make a colorful quartet running through downtown Sylvania.
Lourdes names Athletes of the Week
Clif Snow is a sophomore forward for the Lourdes men’s basketball team. Clif averaged a double-double last week, tallying 15.5 points per contest and 11.0 rebounds per game. He helped Lourdes to a perfect 2-0 week and its second and third consecutive victories.
Alec Moore-Nash is part of the Lourdes Wrestling program. MooreNash posted a 3-0 record at the 285 pound weight class, leading Lourdes to a 2-1 week as a team. Alec won by decision, 4-0 vs. Adrian, one of just two team wins in the match; won with a fall just 23 seconds in against KSU-Tuscarawas; won with a 4-2 decision in deciding match vs. Ohio Valley.
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SV Honored Athlete The Cougar Athlete of the Week is Grant Pahl. In his first-ever start for varsity boys basketball team, Grant scored a career high 27 points, hitting 7 of 8 three point attempts in the Cougars 74-57 season-opening victory. He also contributed 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Head coach Mike Bretelson said, “Grant was outstanding in our win at Waite High School. We knew with the amount of experience and talent that we lost last season that some new, young players would have to step up this year. Grant worked diligently throughout the off-season to improve his game and that hard work showed against Waite." Grant also excels in the classroom where he maintains a 3.95 GPA. –by John Crisman of AssetWare Event Photography
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Lily Sweeney has been a member of the Northview Girls Cross Country Team the past two years. Due to her leadership qualities, she was named captain this fall. Lily is always at her best when it matters most. Her last few races as a Northview LadyKat have been her best ever. She placed 8th (20:26) in the NLL Championships, earning her 2nd Team NLL honors, and the following week ran a season best at the District Meet (20:21). In her final race, she ran her best 5k ever as a LadyKat, leading her team and placing 10th in the Region in 19:51. –by John Crisman of AssetWare Event Photography
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Tips and Tidbits to Survive the Holiday
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s I looked at my to-do list consisting of making cute homemade gifts, baking six dozen cookies, and putting lights on everything that doesn’t move, I realized that I neglected to put “have head examined” among my to-dos. Why do we do it? I am guilty of watching far too many nature shows but perhaps we are like the great elephants who are led by a matriarchal figure. Like them, especially during the holidays, we lead our families to watering holes and feeding grounds, surround them with love and do what is called allomothering ... nurturing everyone even if they are not biologically ours. Regardless of your species, the holidays can be a jungle that is difficult to navigate. With age may come a need for consistent eye wear, comfortable shoes, a stash of ibuprofen in your purse and a fear of sneezing in public, but it also comes with a bit of wisdom. Here are a few tidbits that will help you survive the holidays and add happiness to your herd.
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Hide the punch if guests are late
I recall my socialite grandmother being an hour late for our holiday dinner. While waiting for her arrival we dipped into my grandfather’s berry bourbon punch, which consisted of a poor little cranberry doing the backstroke in a punch bowl of booze. The result was my other grandmother doing ballet in the family room, my cousin spilling gravy over the entire surface area of our dining room table and my mother attempting to scoop it up … with a slotted spoon.
Baking 101
Make certain you store cookies at a height greater than that of a 58 lb. golden retriever. Red hots and frosting are a bear to get out of dog fur. Also, have a special container to store cookies produced by non-creative family members. The “reindogs” and scary gingerbread cookies created by Gram were never given to guests.
Put markers in a locked box until after the holidays
Moments before taking our annual holiday photo my oldest, but not necessarily wisest, child decided to decorate her younger sister with pretty markers. I admit, the Rudolph’s nose and twinkle lights were very festive, but unfortunately created with permanent marker. Think before speaking Complimenting an ugly Christmas sweater falls into the same category as congratulating someone for an unsubstantiated pregnancy. Enough said. It’s a wrap Do not compare your wrapping talents to others. My middle child’s gift-wrapping abilities are legendary. She is also the woman who removes the same number of socks from the dryer that she put in and color codes her scarf collection. Remember, it is the thought that counts. Embrace the Mess Above all, this middle-aged pseudo pachyderm suggests letting go and grabbing on. The more you let go of your pursuit of the perfect holiday, the more you can grab onto the precious moments of being with friends and family. For family, like elephants, may not recall that you didn’t make homemade gift tags, but they will never forget the love and laughter shared during this special time of year.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Lourdes President hosts annual Christmas party
Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek and Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough have fun talking at the Dec. 5 party held at the Franciscan Center.
Sylvania Schools Superintendent Adam Fineske and Kate Fineske and enjoy the Lourdes event.
John Healey of Miller Danberry enjoys a chat with Harvey Tolson of Tolson Enterprises.
Sister Rachel Nijakowski welcomes John Husman and his wife, Sandy, a member of Sylvania City Council and Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough.
Doug Boston and Sister Ann Carmen Barone, OSF enjoy getting together at the event.
Terry Bossert and his daughter Pam Zielinski, a Lourdes graduate, have fun at the annual Christmas party.
Vicki and George Brymer meet Lourdes’ staff and other guests at the event.
Zac Isaac of State Bank and Trust is welcomed to the Lourdes Christmas party by Sister Ann Carmen Barone, OSF.
Top Flight Beverage Benefit held
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Mike Gibbons, left, of Main Street Venture, and Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek are welcomed to the benefit by Tom McHugh of Heidelberg Distributing Company.
Chris Morris, left, and Brandon Fields of Inside the Five meet with Terry Kretz at the benefit. Owners and operators of regional restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries learned about the Lourdes Full Bodied degree program and how they can become more involved at the Topflight Beverage Benefit hosted by Lourdes University on Dec. 6 at Heidelberg Distributing Company. During the event, a new Lourdes craft beverage club was announced along with the first donation to benefit the academic program. This past September, Lourdes University announced the establishment of the Full Bodied Degree Program – a Bachelor of Science in Craft Beverages. It is the only one of its kind in the U.S. and offers budding microbrewers and vintners the opportunity to master the art, science and business of winemaking, brewing and distilling. Enrolled students will complete three internships at regional, national and international breweries, vineyards and distilleries.
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Sylvania–Then and Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK
This next house had me wondering for a while. It is the first house to the east of the First Methodist Church property on Erie Street. The current owners of the house are Leonard and Judith Malec, and they were sure that their home was over 100 years old, even though county records show the date of construction as 1965. They have done extensive remodeling on the home over the years and found that in certain parts of the house the construction certainly showed signs of it being constructed way before 1965. So I began my search for anything that would indicate that it was older. The first two documents that answered the question were the two building permits found in the files of the zoning office at the city of Sylvania. The permits included one dated May 31, 1963 where John Elden requested a building permit to move the old farmhouse at 6950 Erie St. east to Lot No. 2 of Elden’s Range View subdivision. The other permit was also dated May 31, 1963 and requested that John Elden be granted permission to remove the barns from the property known as 6950 Erie St. from the city limits. Mr. Elden cleared this property so that he could develop it. Once it was determined that the house used to sit on property just to the west of where it is now, it was easily identified as the old home that Cornelius and Huldah (Cone) Griest purchased back in 1871, but the house had been built even before that. Mr. and Mrs. Griest were married in 1858 and had three children: Minnie – born in 1860; Frank C. – born in 1861; and Lillie – born in 1864. Also living with them was Mr. Griest’s mother Elizabeth Griest. In the 1880 census Cornelius and Huldah were living in the house on Erie Street with son Frank – 18 years old; and daughter Lillie – 15 years old. Their daughter Minnie had already married in 1879 to Stephen Young. Mr. and Mrs. Griest continued to live here and in 1883 their son Frank married Tillie Butler, but she died soon after, and by 1888 he married Minnie Collard. The Griest’s daughter Lillie married William Powlesland in 1883. Cornelius Griest lived here until he died in 1895, and then the property transferred to his wife, Huldah. In 1896 she transferred the home and property to her children, but since her youngest daughter Lillie, who had married William Powlesland, had died in 1886, her share went to the grandson, Claude Powlesland. By the 1900 census, Frank Griest and family
were found living on the property, listed as follows: Frank – 38 years old - farmer, and his wife Minnie – 37 years old, and their children: - Theo – 10 years old; Margerite – 6 years old; and Max – 1 year old. Also living here was Frank’s mother, Huldah Griest – 66 years old – widowed, and living with her was her grandson, Claude Powlesland – 14 years old. In the 1910 census Frank and Minnie Griest were still living in the house with their three children and his mother, Huldah. Frank died in 1912 at the age of 50 years old and his widow continued to live here with her mother-in-law until Huldah died in 1917. In the 1920 census, Minnie was listed as widowed, 58 years old. Living with her was her daughter Marguerite, 16 years old, attending school, and son Max, 11 years old, also attending school. A 1920s map shows Minnie Griest owning 63 acres here on Erie Street, and indicates that this home was on the property along with a barn. In 1923 Minnie Griest sold the property to Belle S. Peak, and from 1923, and all through the Depression years, it seems that Otto P. and Julia Krueger and then George E. Hardy struggled to hold on to the home and property; four times it was taken over by the Commercial Savings Bank until in 1933 the Superintendent of Banks took over ownership for Commercial Savings Bank. In the 1930 census Herman C. and Ida M. Lang and their five children were renting the home, including: Mary P. – 18; Herman J. – 16; Irwin J. – 13; Myrtle L. – 11; and Jeanette 9. All were listed as attending school. The father was working as an engineer for the cement plant. Finally, in 1935, Dr. John A. Counter purchased this home and 56 acres. He was Sylvania’s local dentist. In June of 1938 he obtained a building permit to construct a new dairy building and barn on the property, behind the old Griest house. The dairy building was to be 36 feet by 84 feet, and the barn 28 feet by 45 feet. After all was constructed it was called Parkview Dairy, and his daughter, Dorothy Counter, managed the dairy farm while Ralph Frank was the herdsman and Fred Eisel was in charge of the building and barns. The 1940 census shows Ralph and Aileen Frank renting the home listed as 6850 Erie St., and this census indicates that they had been living here in 1935 as well. Remember, Mr. Frank was the herdsman for Dr. Counter. Dorothy Counter managed her father’s dairy farm for several years, until she was hired by the federal government as a certified public accountant, and she moved to Washington D.C. Dr. Counter hired various people to operate
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6936 Erie Street
1938 - Griest home at 6950 Erie before it was moved.
1938 - John Counter barn under construction behind house.
1950 - Aerial view house and barns
1967 - 6936 Erie - after the house was moved
2018 - 6936 Erie
the dairy business for a while, but by 1946 he had hired Boatfield Realty Co. to sell the property. Each time a prospective owner was found there seemed to be zoning issues in using the barns for anything other than farming. In 1952 Dr. Counter died and his will transferred the property to his daughter Dorothy. She sold the property in March of 1953 to John E. Elden. John Elden and his father had operated a coal and building materials business for years on Monroe Street, and then they became land developers as well. Elden’s Ranch View subdivision was one of the developments that he platted on this property. The old Griest home was sectioned off as Lot No. 1 of that subdivision. Family records indicate that John and Julia Elden moved into the home in 1954 with their four sons. A 1955 newspaper article reported that 1,500 people attended a “western” at Elden’s Ranch on Erie Street, which was a free event put on by the Eldens. It included a cook tent and was stocked with iced pop. In 1955 Elden obtained a building permit to build a 14-foot by 28-foot porch on the back
portion of the home. The Eldens are shown living here on Erie Street until 1963 when Mr. Elden moved this home from Lot No. 1, where it had originally been built, to Lot No. 2, where it sits today. Elden did some exterior and interior remodeling to the home, and the new address became 6936 Erie St. In 1967 the home was sold to John Elden’s son, Roy E. Elden, and the house appeared to have been rented out until 1970, when the current owners, Leonard and Judith Malec, purchased the home. They have lived in the home since that time. In 1976 a building permit shows a request to add an addition to the garage. In 1996 a building permit was issued to install a new furnace, air conditioning, remodel the upper bath, change the stairway ceilings and rebuild some of the walls. John Shultz was listed as the builder. In 2010 another building permit was issued for more alternations to the home. In 1963 John Elden removed all the dairy barns from the property west and north of this house and sold most of that property to the First Methodist Church, where th beautiful church was built and later expanded on several occasions.
CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Happy Holidays!
The end of the year is almost upon us, and 2018 has been a terrific year for Sylvania. Sylvania has been a great place to live, work and raise a family all year long including the Craig Stough current holiday season! Downtown Sylvania has been more active, lit up and festive than ever throughout the year. Miracle on Main Street was held Dec. 7 and 8 and included lighting a new community holiday tree in the Historic Village and the arrival of Santa Claus in a Christmas parade. There was music, food, art and shopping all weekend, and even a 5K race through the downtown on Sunday, Dec. 2. There is a great
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TOWNSHIP TOPICS Zoning change
Sylvania Township trustees, by a vote of 21, have approved zone changes that will pave the way for construction of a 54-unit, fourstory senior living facility on the HollandSylvania campus of Oak Leaf Village. The plan also recently received the approval of a conditional use permit and some needed variances by the Sylvania Township board of zoning appeals. Wallick Communities, the owner of the complex, said the new building would have 42, one-bedroom units and 12, two-bedroom units. They estimate about 68 residents would live in the building. The property had split zoning but now is a planned unit development. Dr. Walter Stoll, a dentist with an office at 4206 Holland-Sylvania Ave., said he had no objections to the overall project, but was concerned about parking issues at his office. Dr. Stoll’s office abuts the Oak Leaf/Grove campus on the north, south and east. He said that not long after The Grove, a memory-care facility, opened to his south, he and members of his staff began to notice cars parked in his lot that did not belong to them or to patients. He and his staff have seen people get out of cars in his lot and go into the Grove. Some people heading to his office have had to park in a lot across Holland-Sylvania to get to his office. He said he didn’t complain initially because he wanted to be a good neighbor and that there had not been any difficulties in the past. Nevertheless he said he was concerned about controlling parking in relation to the residential units. Trustee John Jennewine said he voted against the rezoning largely because he would have preferred that the parking issues at the dentist’s office would have been more specifically addressed.
New police uniforms
In the next few months, Sylvania Township residents will notice a change in its police officers. Instead of the township’s traditional tan uniforms, they will be clad in the more nationally traditional dark blue. The change is generated by a number of factors, but one of the main reasons is cost. Chief Paul Long pulled at his trouser leg and said they would cost about $90 to replace, while dark blue pants would be around $70. He noted that availability is another issue. Officers are responsible for their uniforms and the risk of having to special order an item, which has become torn or stained can pose a
synergy of effort, creativity and cooperation occurring in downtown Sylvania and throughout the Sylvania Community. My special thanks to the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, the Sylvania Arts Commission, Red Bird, the Downtown Sylvania Association, and Sylvania Historic Commission for all of their great work throughout the year. But more than that, great things are happening all around Sylvania. Sylvania has a wonderful tradition of volunteerism that makes our community better and keeps us growing. Whether in the schools, the churches, recreation, community organizations, the hospital and many more, Sylvania is one of the best places to live in northwest Ohio because of the spirit of volunteering and the quality of life. And just in case you still have some last minute holiday shopping to do, remember Sylvania is a great place to get it done! Sylvania shopping is better than ever with many delightful stores and restaurants all around Sylvania including
Downtown Sylvania decorated for the holidays. downtown, Southbriar Shopping Center, stores also keeps local dollars in our Wickford Plaza, Saxon Square, Timberstone community, employs our friends, neighbors Plaza, the Kroger Plaza, the Promenade and children, and supports our local charities, Shops, Country Squire, the Sylvania schools and fundraisers. So, to everyone in the Marketplace and more. Sylvania stores offer Sylvania Community – Happy Hanukkah, the products, the convenience and the price Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And you are looking for. Shopping at Sylvania thank you for all you do!
problem. The chief said uniform supply companies keep a large number of blue uniform components on hand, but not as many in tan. Police officers are given a $700 annual stipend for uniforms, but next year, he said, they will give that up in order to make the switch to blue. Long said he is trying to get a price where officers won’t have to give up all of the stipend. He also will use money from the department’s Furtherance of Justice Fund for the initial purchase. The reduction in the stipend will be limited to next year, he added. Chief Long said there is no deadline for introducing the new uniforms and that it is likely the shoulder patch will have a slight redesign as well.
Samantha Babkiewicz, of wellness committee, said about 40 employees signed in at the event at the Sylvania Avenue fire station, but it’s likely that a number of co-workers were there, but failed to sign the register. She added that 25 submitted recipes and made and brought in the treats to be enjoyed by those who attended the lunch. Those who brought in something to share got 8 points added to their total for the year. Employees got 2 points just for sampling some of the delicious treats on hand and mingling with friends and colleagues. Employees of the township can work toward a points goal through participating in committee-sponsored events throughout the year.
Enterprise Zone
The Sylvania Township trustees have agreed to enter into an enterprise zone agreement with Lucas County and Kripke Enterprises, Inc., to allow for the renovation of a building at 8201 West Central Ave., the former home of Riechert Stamping, near Centennial Road. John Zeitler. township administrator, told trustees than Kripke Enterprises, a nonferrous scrap brokerage firm, which specializes in aluminum, needs a larger facility for its expanding business. The company intends to invest up to $5.8 million to renovate the building and hire an additional 25 full-time employees next year. The firm has a current workforce of 22. The enterprise zone was established by the county commissioners in 1995. By entering into the enterprise zone, the company will receive a 10-year tax abatement on the assessed value of the improvements made to the property. Mr Zeitler said the company will pay real estate taxes on the property minus the improvements. He also noted that to benefit the Sylvania City School District, Kripke negotiated a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement in which the company will pay the schools a minimum of $30,000 annually for the 10-year period. Through the agreement, Mr. Zeitler said, no entity loses tax revenue, the schools gain funding and the township no longer has a large, deteriorating building in its boundaries, but has an attractive, renovated building with an active and growing business.
Wellness Committee Get-Together
The last event of this year's activities sponsored by the Sylvania Township wellness committee was a holiday get-together with a bit of a twist. All of the food items were made by township employees, but all were made with healthier ingredients than are usually part of the recipe.
Some events are physical and some are talks by people who are experts in fields such as the importance of sleep or vitamins. Points can also be gained simply by having a regular physical exam. Ms. Babkiewicz said that over the course of this year, 90 different employees were involved in at least one of the committee's activities. At the end of the year, those who have compiled 40 points receive $50. Those with 60 points can get either $150 or a day off work, and there is a $50 bonus for anyone reaching 85 points. The program was initiated to stress healthy living and hopefully contain health-care costs. It also is meant to have a healthy and therefore a more efficient and upbeat workforce.
Marty Foster Receives Signed Fire Helmet
Mayor Craig Stough, President of Sylvania Firefighters Local 2243 Mike Street, Lt. Robin Zaletta, Fire Chief Mike Ramm and Deputy Fire Chief Chris Nye honor Marty Foster, center, with a signed helmet. The Foster family made several donation to the department for the care provided to Mrs. Foster’s late husband.
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Enjoying your family this holiday season without all the drama BY BILL ROMAN
There’s no place like home for the holidays—Ugh. Does that prospect leave a pit in your stomach or make you break out in a cold sweat? There’s a reason that the day before Thanksgiving marks the largest drinking day of the year, or that DUIs jump up in occurrence, or that domestic violence increases during the holiday season. And we all talk about the added stress of the month of December, regardless of religious conviction. For many of us the stress is compounded by the fact that the holiday season ushers in the family obligation time. Now comes the jockeying for whose family gets rights to Christmas dinner, or the yearly Hanukkah celebration or Kwanza observance. Family demands and expectations usually get heightened during this time and along with those exaggerated expectations come the possibility of hurt feelings, flaring arguments and the self-pledge of no repeats next year. So as you’re traveling this year, or hosting the annual family time, how best to prepare for it and be aware of your own anxious thoughts? First, it’s important to remember that every family has its own rules of engagement, that is, how members interact with one another. That in its self can be nerve wracking, but if you’re aware of how that works and how you play out your own part you’ll be ahead of the game. When you know what is happening you’re better able to change the way you respond instead of react. Here are a couple of plays you can make during this emotionally difficult season: 1. It’s helpful to do some prep work before plunging into the season. Try out two minutes of mindful breathing a couple of times a day. This is actually thinking about breathing, which is something hardly anyone ever does. You’ll be amazed at the calming effect of this little exercise. The calmer you are inwardly the better equipped you’ll be to handle those family surprises. 2. Pay attention to your self-talk. You put yourself behind the eight ball when you doubt your own ability to deal with matters. Stay positive about yourself and your skills. 3. Keep perspective about the season. It is not going to be perfect by a long shot but if you have manageable and realistic expectations you’ll be more satisfied and less anxious. There is a reason that there are twelve days to Christmas. 4. Once you’ve arrived at the event, practice contact, not closeness. This means be in contact with everyone in the room or
in the family. Greet them all with a “hello,” but you don’t have to engage further if you’re uncomfortable. Contact means just that, but closeness can draw you into the emotional quicksand that often is present in these affairs. 5. Have in mind your hot topics—your “no-go” list. These days most anything can be the cause for an argument. You do not need to go there. If someone baits you simply respond, “I’m not comfortable now talking about that.” If they insist, you simply repeat the previous sentence. Rinse and repeat can be a helpful ploy. 6. Pay attention to your body cues—as your anxiety rises what does your body feel like-- sweaty palms, pit in the stomach, crossed eyebrows? Our bodies are in contact with our emotions long before our brain kicks in. When you pay attention to your body cues you’ll be able to respond more intelligently and less emotionally. 7. Have a plan for engagement. If things get too emotionally flooded for you, simply excuse yourself for the moment, go to another room, take some deep breaths, and do something to calm yourself. There has been a lot of quality research done on “Timed Outs” as an effective way to regain your poise and help you to reengage later. 8. Monitor your food and alcohol intake. Food is mood and if you’re stuffed on sugar and carbs you’ll feel energy drained. Increased alcohol consumption is a good way to get ugly fast. That’s best left to better times. 9. Practice generosity. Give others in your family compliments instead of criticisms and see what happens. Also this is a good chance to get out of yourself and help someone less fortunate than you. 10. Cultivate a sense of humor. It’s important to laugh at circumstances and yourself. Dysfunctional Family Bingo is hilarious and can be found on Google. Laughter is the best medicine to ease tension and anxiety. Family holiday times, while presenting the possibility of stress and unhappiness, can also be the incubator for new ways of behaving and interacting. This year might be a good year to experiment with some of these suggestions and see if they won’t help you enjoy the Holiday Cheer. Bill Roman is a Licensed Professional Counselor by the State of Ohio and in private practice serving clients in Northwest Ohio and Michigan. Cruciblelr.com.
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Flower Hospital Guild celebrates 87th year
Members of the ProMedica Flower Hospital Guild celebrate on Nov. 6, at the Flower Hospital Conference Center to commemorate the Guild’s 87th year of serving the community. Members and guests enjoyed lunch and a time of sharing how the organization has strengthened Sylvania and the community.
Kids Shop with a Cop
L-R: Alyna Stribing is excited to shop with SAFS board member Crystal Jordan at the Walmart event.
Sylvania Township Police Officer Bob Snow is personally chosen by Cristiano Kurth. –by Mary Helen Darah
Kids Shop with a Hero
Kaydence Sieler looks forward to shopping with Sylvania Township Fire Chief Mike Ramm.
Joselyn Spieht shops with Crystal Jordan and Sylvania Township Police Officer Bob Snow at Meijer on Dec. 12.
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Front row, L-R: ProMedica Flower Hospital Gift Shop Manager Sonya Garcia; First VP/ Program Coordinator Karen Jenkin; Assistant to the President of Lourdes University Brittanie Kuhr; ProMedica VP of Philanthropy Christi Ansberg; Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Hartung; and Gift Shop Coordinator Beth Rollett; Back row, L-R: Assistant Dean of Medical Services, University of Toledo John Laux; Parent Representative, Northview High School Julie Sample; and Interim Director, ProMedica Flower Hospital Greg Braylock Jr. celebrate the Guild’s 87th year. –by Mary Helen Darah
Area book clubs plan 2019 reads A list of the two book groups’ titles for the upcoming season including when the title is available for pick-up at the Downtown Sylvania Library are now available. The Sylvania Book Club at the near downtown Sylvania Library offers the following reads: Jan. 14 - “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini. Pick-up began Dec. 3 at Downtown Sylvania Library followed with Feb. 11 - “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance with pick up on Jan. 2, 2019. On March 11 - “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann can be picked up Feb. 1 with April 8’s title “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows can be picked up Mar. 1.
Finally, on May 13 the read is “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles, with pick-up April 1 and on June 10 the book selection is “The Ninth Hour” by Alice McDermott with pickup May 1. For readers in the Books on Tap at Inside the Five, the schedule is Jan. 8 - “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng, pick-up began Dec. 3 at Downtown Sylvania Library; Feb. 12 “I’ll be Gone in the Dark” by Michelle McNamara, with pick-up Jan. 7, 2019; March 12 - “A Place For Us” by Fatima Farheen Mirza with pick-up Feb. 11; April 9 - “Educated” by Tara Westover with pick-up March 11 and May 14 - “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin with pick-up April 8.
Poster Project Promotes Peace
L-R: Arbor Hills Junior High School art teacher Tracy Ardner, second place winner of the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club Peace Poster Contest, Maya Turner, first place winner, Jesse Driggs, and Lion Deb Chany celebrate promoting peace. Winners will go on to compete nationally.
Timberstone Jr. High first place winner, Connor Radkov, receives award from the president of the Sylvania Lions Daniel Miller.
Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club member Carol Collins congratulates Toledo Junior Academy winner Gavin Overton. –by Mary Helen Darah
Northview Hosts Reverse Raffle
Brett and Kerri Hopson support Northview High School athletics by attending the NV Reverse Raffle at the Franciscan Center.
L-R: Margaret McCann, Barb Pawlak, president of the Northview Athletic Boosters, and Janet Cannon visit at the event.
Chad Crooks and friends are in a friendly bidding war to support the Wildcat athletic programs at the event held Nov. 17.
Superintendent of Sylvania School District Adam Fineske and wife Kate show their pride for the Northview Wildcats. –by Mary Helen Darah
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Toledo Symphony League says ‘Let it Snow’
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League Treasurer Susan Lang, left, and League President Kathy Scheer, right, were pleased that the evening brought in over $17,000.
L-R: Enjoying Symphony & Snowflakes are Trina McGivern, CoChairmen Marlene Uhler and Joni Fought with Mary Beaber.
League President Kathy Scheer, left, prepares to present $5,000 check to Zak Vassar, CEO of the Toledo Symphony.
Don and Ann Leider enjoy the Symphony & Snowflakes dinner at the Toledo Club.
Fred Franklin, Rec Room Specialties, demonstrates his ‘animated novelty lamp’ (aka slot machine).
Reservations chair Mary Beaber enjoys the evening at Symphony & Snowflakes.
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Maumee Bay Hosts Cooking Class
Chef Liz Donaldson, of Walt Churchill’s in Perrysburg, stirs Hungarian Goulash, a stew she prepared for her class “Winter Dishes from Around the World.”
Life Coach Rhonda Long and Matt Wingate, owner of Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath on Main Street, coordinated the special event held Dec. 5.
Anne Spenny and Stephanie Cihon were treated to comfort foods including Chicken Cacciatore, Lamb Curry, Spanish Ratatouille and Hungarian Goulash.
Katherine Dusseau and Michelle Mellow share a toast and enjoy cranberry chutney and brie enveloped in puff pastry prior to the class. –by Jennifer Ruple
Polar Express on track for fun; raises scholarship funds
Brad and Elaine Lewandowski hop on board for fun and to benefit the Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund at A Night on the Polar Express.
Bob and Mary Arquette relax in the Grand Lobby of the Train Station in downtown Toledo, at the event held on Dec. 2.
L-R: Jan Tidd, Margaret Baehren, Sherri Frazier and Pam Ulrich enjoy visiting with guests, sampling food from local venues, raffles and the holiday decor.
L-R: Nikki Delverne, Nutcracker Jonah Galati and Sadie Evener of the Toledo Ballet, mingle with party goers at A Night on the Polar Express.
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Owner of The Next Sweet Thing Jennifer Valo and John-Mark Valo serve sweet treats to guests.
Breakfast with Santa
Jennifer Douglas mans the Hot Cocoa Bar serving the over 80 people from the community at the Heartland of ProMedica breakfast with Santa
Brian, Sarah, Gracie, Cashton and Brynn Best enjoy their time with Santa after breakfast at Heartland at ProMedica on Dec. 8.
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Sophia Black, Charlotte Sexton, Maria Humason and Mia Theis perform in the Toledo Ballet’s Nutcracker on Dec. 8 and 9.
L-R: Condessa Croninger, Cheryl Walter, Tess Caputo, Julie Waidelich-Roberts, Heather Welt, Ann Heckler and Marina Nowakowski strike a pose.
L-R: Isabella Savage, Mary Kate Savage, Cheryl Walter and Reagan Savage perform in the Nutcracker, held at the Stranahan Theater.
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Holly and Ivy luncheon offers holiday fashions
L-R: The ‘Chico’s Chicks,’ President at ESA Pam Ulrich, Sue Scheib, Executive Director at Sylvania Area Family Services Dottie Segur, Marketing Liaison at Kingston Healthcare Jenny Schwind and Mary Kay Urbanski model fashions at the Holly and Ivy Luncheon and Fashion Show presented by ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary.
Executive Director at Sylvania Area Family Services Dottie Segur is all smiles at the event, held Dec. 4, at the Inverness Club.
Megan Kabour, attired in a showstopping outfit by Vivian Kate, visits with fellow model Terri Barricklow wearing a holiday outfit from Ragazza Boutique.
Men of ProMedica Bill Garbe and Greg Braylock Jr. get ready to hit the runway at the Holly and Ivy Luncheon and Fashion Show.
Jenny Schwind and Sue Scheib relax backstage after showing the sold-out crowd fashions from Chico’s Franklin Park.
Mary Kay Urbanski wows guests with her smile at the holiday event.
A dapper Michael Sordyl visits with Elaine Lewandowski and Lynn Masters before they dazzle the crowd with their holiday fashions.
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Corey Woods Garden Club Generates Funds
Susan Duckworth, president of the Corey Wood Garden Club, welcomes visitors to the Garden Club Forum house during the 2018 Heralding the Holiday event at the Toledo Botanical Garden. The garden club joined other member clubs in selling garden-related items, fresh wreaths and greens, artisan honey, jams and handmade items Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Members of the local arts group and societies also opened their buildings for the popular fund-raising sale.
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Eileen Bryan
Eileen M. Bryan, 91, a lifelong Toledo, Ohio, resident, passed away peacefully Dec. 10, 2018, at home. She was born April 5, 1927, to John and Minnie (Moran) Duffy. She married Edward V. Bryan June 21, 1947. A graduate from Scott High School, she worked as a bookkeeper at DeVilbiss Co. before leaving to make a home for her family. Eileen attended Gesu Catholic Church then Christ the King Catholic Church. She was the best mother first and foremost. Her constant was her love for her family. She always enjoyed family visits and looked forward to family get-togethers. She was proud of her Irish heritage, her parents being from County Cork, Ireland. She enjoyed reading the newspaper, Notre Dame sports, doing crossword puzzles, shopping, sharing meals with friends, and taking bus trips to Detroit and Windsor Casinos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; brother John; and friend Mary Smith. She is survived by her children Cheryl (Tom) Cockrell of Upper Arlington,
Ohio, Edward Bryan of Toledo, Timothy (Mary) Bryan of Elyria, Ohio, and Gary (Whitney) Bryan of Toledo; grandchildren Kimberly, Colin and Jonathan Cockrell; stepgrandchildren Robert and Elysia Tirado; and seven great-grandchildren. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, St. Francis de Sales High School or the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.
Alexander Michael
Alexander Lynnzee Michael, age 26, of Toledo, Ohio, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2018, at his home with loving family by his side. Alex was born March 28, 1992, in Toledo to the late David and Lynn (Cramer) Michael and
graduated from Start High School. Alex was a huge fan of Disney, especially Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Hercules and Pocahontas. He also enjoyed bowling, playing on his iPad and going to the movies with his brother and best friend, John. Alex had many friendships through and enjoyed making trips with his Aspiring Hands family. He was always loving, happy and filled with a profound joy that he shared with everyone. Alex was also known for his fist bumps, terrific hugs, great sense of humor and his iron will. Left to cherish his memory are his brother John; sister Angie Wallace; nieces Lauren and Madison; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Toledo Hospital ICU and Oncology as well as Kingston Care Center for their compassionate, loving care of Alex.
Carl Pohl
Carl Pohl passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Dec. 7, 2018, after a 30+ year battle with four attacks of cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Carl was born in Toledo, Ohio, to William Pohl and Charlotte (Nowicki) Pohl. He attended Saint Agnes elementary and Macomber Vocational High School. At age 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country as a boiler technician and Petty Officer aboard the USS HW Gilmore (AS-16) in Charleston, S.C., and the USS Force (MSO-445) in Long Beach, Calif., during the Vietnam War era. He sailed to ports in the USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, Midway, the Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan. After leaving the Navy, he started working as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. In 1966, he met, fell in love and soon married his sweetheart Judy Williamson and had two daughters Janette and Angie. Judy and Carl were married for 52 years. Carl attended numerous courses at
the University of Oklahoma and the U.S. Postal Service Employee Development center in Norman, Okla. He retired from the postal service as Toledo Manager, Maintenance Operations in 2007 after 42 years. Carl’s greatest joy was being able to help his family with projects big and small. He loved helping and being with his daughters and grandsons. He enjoyed family vacations and trips especially to Myrtle Beach. Some of his highlights were traveling the USA (49 of 50 states) and Canada, and cruising Alaska and the Caribbean with his cherished wife, Judy. Game nights with his family, playing euchre, watching sports, movies, plays, cooking and reading were favorite past-times. Carl was vice president of the Toledo Postal Employees CU Board, a 10-year volunteer with Mobile Meals and a member of NARFE and ConnWeissenberger American Legion Post 587. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Tigers, UT Rockets, Toledo Mud Hens and Notre Dame Irish. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ed Pohl and his sister Connie Daigle. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Judith, daughters Janette (Mark) Helsel and Angie (Judson) Pitt, grandchildren Hunter, Barrett, Carter, Camden and Cooper, sisters-in-law Sylvia Pohl, Jackie Williamson and Lorrie Douglas, plus numerous special nieces and nephews. “Are we there yet? Ten more minutes.” A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in the Chapel of Peace at Toledo Memorial Park where visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. A reception of family and friends will then take place at the Conn-Weissenberger Legion Hall, 2020 W. Alexis Rd., Toledo, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carl’s name to ConnWeissenberger American Legion Post. The family would like to thank Becky and Libby from Hospice of NWO. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Sisters of St. Francis Honored
St. Stephen holds special Christmas music services Christmas carols will fill the air Sunday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. The St. Stephen choir will be featured during a special “One Wonderful Worship” service, along with narrators, Adam and Jenna Scuralli, expanding on the Christmas story. Christmas Eve worship services will be held on Monday, Dec. 24, at 4, 7, and 10 p.m. Services will focus on the good news of Jesus’
birth, as well as the lighting of candles while all sing “Silent Night” together. Scott Ballard, music director, and member of “The Bradberries,” a local band, will be directing the programs. All are welcome to the worship services. St. Stephen is located next to Highland Elementary School. For more information, check out ststephenlutheran.church
Family House and several other community organizations were honored by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance on Dec. 11. IMA President, Pastor Cedric Brock of Mount Nebo Baptist Church, presented contributions to Family House and two other area organizations that focus on assisting
individuals who face hunger and homelessness. The presentation was followed by an open house to welcome and introduce Tonia R. Pace, the new executive director of Family House. The donation by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance will assist Family House in reaching its 2018 annual campaign goal.
Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance awards funds to Family House
Sister Ann Francis Klimkowski, left, was inducted into the 2018 inaugural Toledo Polish Hall of Fame and honored for her public service impact in the area of faith. Sister Joan Jurski, right, served on the Sylvania Franciscan Leadership Team, as the volunteer coordinator for a homeless day shelter in Boston and as Peace and Justice Coordinator for Catholic Social Ministries in Raleigh, N.C.
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SYLVANIA AREA CRIME REPORTS Assault Rachel Lawrence, 6200 block Monroe Burglary Elizabeth Kaczynski, 6700 block Roosevelt, house burglarized, TV, Wii stolen Christine Hinkle, 3800 block Sylvanwood, residence window broken, jewelry stolen Katie Carver, 2700 block Buckhorn, bed frame stolen Matthew Archambault, 5700 block Cushman, prescriptive drugs, Coca-Cola stolen from vehicle Criminal Trespass Alan Tarschis, 7700 block Gillcrest, vacant property entered Found property Convent and Silica, wallet with cash found Convent, bicycle found Identity Theft Patricia Hoag, 6000 block Hawthorne, bank account information stolen Lost Property Lena Tackett, 6000 block Wakefield, fentanyl patch lost Theft AmyJo Thompson, 7000 block Altonbrough, check stolen Yark Automotive Group, 6000 block W. Central, vehicle stolen Target, 5200 block Monroe, merchandise stolen Five Below, 5200 block Monroe, merchandise stolen Vera Wiskochil, 5700 Anchor Hills, cash stolen Yark Automotive Group, 6000 block W. Central, vehicle stolen DWA Sales, 5800 block Monroe, dealer plates stolen Hunt Club Apartments, 5600 block Alexis, appliance stolen
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Kathryn Cousina, 4614 Nantucket $200 fine, 270 days, 251 days suspended DUS Derrick Murphy, 2212 Walnut, Toledo, $250 fine, 3 days Endangering Children Beth Deleon, 1810 Fairfax, Toledo, $100, 180 days, 175 days suspended False Alarms Nels Kanagy, 670 Lorain, Toledo, $50 fine, 180 days, 178 days suspended Hit Skip Peter Martinez, 624 Duster, Toledo, $150 fine, 180 days suspended Income Tax Violation Paul Petrie, 2156 Broadway, Toledo, $150. Fine, 180 days, 175 days suspended Menacing Jami Gerity, 5979 Spring Hollow, Toledo, $100 fine, 30. Days, 26 days suspended No Drivers License Laron Gregory, 1819 Perth, Toledo, $150 fine, 180 days, 140 days suspended No OL Holly Meadows, 3318 Thelma, Toledo, $150 fine, 180 days suspended Antonio Hague, 2160 Rockspring, Toledo, $150 fine, 30 days Cedrick Belmon, 1520 Locust, Toledo, $100 fine, 180 days suspended Darin Cabell, 1434 Lebanon, Toledo, 180 days, 174 days suspended OVI Aaliyah Dula, 437 Danberry, Toledo, $375 fine, 33 days, 30 days suspended Eric Dyer, 4403 N. Lockwood, Toledo, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Justin House, 305 N. Dale, Toledo, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Cory Todd, 4906 Barton Place, Sylvania, $400 fine, 17 days, 14 days suspended Raymond Olczak, 4818 High Oaks, Toledo,
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LAND FOR SALE - HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI
Two 75 acre parcels in central Hillsdale Cty. MI near a state hwy. and several lakes. Has tillable, wooded, lowland. Great farming property, outstanding hunting for turkey, deer, rabbits, etc. Buy one or both. Only $3500 to $3800 per acre. Call Larry at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3645
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SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP
3663 Brookside Rd. ~ $649,900 Enjoy this beautiful 5 bed, 4 1/2 bath updated 1923 home on the meadow. Spectacular new custom island kitchen w/quartz counters. Tons of cabinets & counter space. High end appliances & wetprep bar. Gleaming hardwood floors, lg. master w/ updated bath. Walk up 3rd floor & finished basement Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates
4801 Cinnamon Ln., Sylvania ~ $649,000 Get ready to entertain for the holidays in this spectacular one owner custom 4109 sq. ft. 5 bed, 4 1/2 bath home on lg. double lot. Convenient location off Flanders Rd. 1st floor master suite. Island gourmet style kitchen w/lovely eat-in & sun room over-looking beautiful in-ground pool & very private yard. Open floor plan, finished basement w/ rec room, full wet bar/kitchen area, work out room, bath & lots of storage. This home is a show stopper! Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates
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5060 Olde Mill Ct. ~ $259,000 Room to roam in this 3,000+sf Sylvania home w/4 beds, 2.5 baths. High ceilings, skylights & big windows provide ample natural light. 1st floor master. Spacious kitchen & family room. Den w/ vaulted ceiling. Finished basement. Possession at closing.
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BUILDABLE LOT ~ REDUCED!
NEW HOME IN OLD TOWN SYLVANIA 4839 Park Place Blvd. ~ $249,000 2 BR, Den, 2 full BA & almost 1,800 sf of living space. Open floor plan & high ceilings. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of the home. All appliances stay. Sweet community clubhouse w/ rec rm, exercise rm & ingound pool. Possession at closing.
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WOODSTREAM FARMS ~ NEW PRICE!
7715 Shadywood Ln. ~$252,000 4 beds, 2.5 baths and over 2,600 sf of living space. Updated granite kitchen is a cook’s delight. Stainless appliance pkg. Handsome family room w/ WBFP. Finished basement. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group
5966 Sylvan Ridge Dr. ~ $40,000 City of Toledo, Sylvania Schools. Last buildable lot in the subdivision. Just under a half acre. Backs to woods. North off Alexis, just west of Talmadge. Sidewalk is in. Utilities at the street. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group
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STONYBROOK ~ 3 CAR GARAGE!
5054 Olde Mill Ct. ~ $250,000 4 beds, 2.5 baths and almost 2,400 sf of living space. Quiet cul-de-sac location. Island kitchen. Finished basement. Oversized 2 car garage. Stamped concrete patio. Possession at closing.
9090 Stonybrook Blvd. ~ $309,000 JUST LISTED! 5 bed, 2.5 bath w/almost 2,900sf of living space. Beautiful hardwood from the front door back through the kitchen. Main level den. Family room w/gas fireplace. Island kitchen w/ pantry. Tons of closet space. Full unfinished basement. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group
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5619 Parkwood Blvd., Sylvania ~ $298,000 Are you looking for a brand new home in old town Sylvania close to downtown sylvania? Well here it is! Lovely BRAND NEW 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath ranch w/open floor plan, awesome kitchen w/ stainless stove, dishwasher & microwave, lg pantry. 1st. fl. laundry & mud room and full basement! Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates
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2822 Joelle Dr., Sylvania Twp. Charming updated home in the heart of Jamesford Woods. 1st floor den, beautiful hardwood floors, family rm. w/fireplace. Outstanding updated island kitchen w/eat-in overlooking Trex deck & nice yard. Master suite w/custom master bath features tile shower, bubble tub & double sinks w/granite. Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates
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NANNY LOOKING FOR A NEW FAMILY Experienced, medical background, references. Need to follow teacher schedule. Part time preferred. New baby? When will you return to work? Call Debbie, 734-847-2463
BATHROOM/KITCHEN INSTALLERS NEEDED! TOP Pay, Paid Weekly. No Material Costs! Schedule Flexibility, Join a Winning Team! Call 1-844-Arnolds or email your resume to ahijobs@yahoo.com
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