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Lending a paw Puppy sponsor Susan Dignam visits with a Labrador Retriever at The Ability Center on Feb. 6. The puppy is one of 12 recently enrolled in the center’s Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence program where they will undergo two years of specialized training before becoming assistance dogs to support people with disabilities. As a puppy sponsor, Dignam will receive the honors of choosing the puppy’s name. – by Jennifer Ruple

February Art Walk

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Sandy and John Husman chat with artist Linda Szyskowski in the Back Alley Gallery.

Brush Up!

Dr. Tim Tomase and his staff: one of several area dentists to participate in the Dental Health Month section.

Carmen Celebrated

Megan Kabour and Elaina Kfouf enjoy the dress rehearsal for the opera, Carmen.

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Wine & Chocolate for a Good Cause

SAFS hosts its annual fundraiser, Sylvania Uncorked Chocolate and Wine Affair, on March 9.

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Take a Heart Walk for Health Through Feb. 28, enjoy the artwork of Sylvania’s second grade students along the one-mile Heart Walk Trail.

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Happenings Community Art Walk Business Dental Health Month Congratulations Food Schools Sports Lourdes Sunny Side Up Lives Celebrated Business Cards Real Estate Classifieds

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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

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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. Rd. Contact 419-291-7537 or 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 910:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 419-478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated. 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 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62, Make reservation by noon the day before. 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 02/20 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri for details 419-460-1734 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri Movie Day: Wed 1-3, please 10:30-11:30, weekly, * RSVP, monthly Hatha Yoga: afternoon Woodcarving Class: Mon Wed practice, Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 1-3, weekly, limited occupancy 02/28 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy Hatha Yoga: afternoon for details 419-460-1734 practice, Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * Podiatrist by appt., monthly 02/21 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy Strength Training: Mon & Thu for details 419-460-1734 10-11, weekly, * Strength Training: Mon & Thu Rug Hooking: 1st & 3rd Thu, 10-11, weekly, * 10-11:30, monthly Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Book Review Group: 3rd Thu Duplicate Bridge: Tue Thu, 1-4, 2-3, monthly weekly 02/22 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy 03/01 Art Studio Group: Tue Fri 9-11, for details 419-460-1734 weekly, * Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fri 2:30-4, Line Dancing: Fri 2:30-4, weekly weekly 03/04 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy 02/25 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 for details 419-460-1734 Strength Training: Mon & Thu Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * 10-11, weekly, * Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu Chair Yoga: Mon Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Woodcarving Class: Mon Wed Unique Health Care Solutions 1-2:30, weekly, ltd. occupancy BP Clinic: 11:30-12:30 iPad/iPhone Level II: 3 day/ Woodcarving Class: Mon Wed 6 hour course, 1-3, * 1-3, weekly, limited occupancy 03/05 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy iPad/iPhone Level I: 3 day/6 for details 419-460-1734 hour course, 1-3, * Franciscan Care Center BP/BS 02/26 Franciscan Care Center BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu Duplicate Bridge: Tue, Thu, 1-4, 11:30-12:30, weekly, * weekly Duplicate Bridge: Tue Thu, 1-4, Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: weekly Tue 3-4, weekly, * Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 1-3, 02/27 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy 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 Feb. 24 Art, Nature and the Senses Toledo Museum of Art Multisensory art installation from international artists.

•Through April 28 Native American Art in Focus Toledo Museum of Art, Gallery 29A A collection of Native American works of art, both historical and contemporary. Expanded Views: Native American Art in Focus features the new acquisitions in this area and presents a large-scale work by artist James Lavadour.

•Through May 12 Katherine Gray in the Hotshop Toledo Museum of Art Gallery 18 In this solo exhibition of her work, Katherine Gray presents glassmaking as something that is experiential rather than strictly visual.

•Feb. 20 Storytime Playdate, 6-7 p.m. King Road Branch Library Get your sillies out before bedtime! Join us for a playdate complete with dance, music, and stories. Ages 0-5. •Homeschool Hour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. King Road Branch Library Network and hang out with other homeschooling families from the community.

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•Feb. 21 Zuzu African Acrobats, 5:30 p.m. Franciscan Center 419-517-8413 Featured on America’s Got Talent, the group originated in Mombasa, Kenya. •Code IT Club, 4:15-5:15 p.m. King Road Branch Library Learn how to create a video game, program a robot or make a website. Learn coding tips from others and share your own skills. Grades 4-9. •Sylvania Teen Gamers Guild, 3-5 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library Chill out and play the hottest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Fortnite, Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, Super Mario Party, and many more. Teen Gamers Guild meets in the Teen Area. Ages 13-18. •Sit, Stay, Read, 7-7:15, 7:20-7:35 and 7:40-7:55 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library Books and dogs...what a great combination! You’ll be improving your reading skills while reading to a gentle, friendly therapy dog. Registration required. Ages 5-10.

•Feb. 22 and 23 Sara Davis Buechner concert, 8 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Toledo Symphony Orchestra presents international-known pianist Buechner. Visit toledosymphony.com or call 419-246-8000. •Art Show Friday, 4-6 p.m., Saturday, 1-3 p.m. The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Cancer survivor art show. Free. •95th annual stamp exhibition Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Locations Franciscan Center, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania Olander Park (Nederhouser and Gorman), 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. To register, 419-8828313, ext. 1013 or programs@olanderpark.com olanderpark.com Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central, Berkey metroparkstoledo.com Sylvania Libraries 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-2089 3900 King Rd., King Branch 419-259-5380 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo toledomuseum.org Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo toledozoo.org Valentine Theatre 410 Adams St., Toledo valentinetheatre.com Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Manor House) 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo metroparkstoledo.com

Holland Gardens 6530 Angola, Holland Twenty-two dealers on hand including the U. S. Post Office, kids area. Free.

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Soup’s On, 6:30 p.m. 7103 Grenlock, Sylvania Potluck supper hosted by Susan Goodman in her home. Soups (including vegetarian) and beverage provided. Guests bring a salad or dessert to share. Casual dining with Maumee Valley Adventurer friends. Get exact directions when you RSVP by Feb 21 to Susan Goodman, 419-882-6608. •Minecraft Meetup, 3:45-4:45 p.m. King Road Branch Library Collaborate with other Minecraft players to share strategies about how to explore, build battle and survive in the game’s virtual world. Ages 10-13. •Library Playdate, 10-10:45 p.m. Sylvania Branch 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. Ages 0-5. •Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Sylvania American Legion Post 468 5580 Centennial Road All you can eat fish and fresh-cut fries. Also served with coleslaw and dessert. Chicken strips also available. $9 adults, $5 children

•Feb. 23 Shorties U Workshop, 9 a.m.-Noon Various location throughout Sylvania Students, grades 5-8, can learn about creating their own short films. $75. Call 419-517-0118 to register. •‘Love Letters,’ 2 p.m. Valentine Theatre A spoken play performed by Hollywood’s Barbara Eden and Hal Linden. Tickets at 419-242-2787 or visit valentinetheatre.com. •Sacred Journey-Life as Pilgrimage, 10 a.m.-Noon Regina Conference room 6832 Convent Blvd. Facilitators Sister Eileen Ripsin, OSF, and Patrick Mills, Sylvania Franciscan Associate will examine spiritual questions through gentle prayer movements, guided reflection, silence, and opportunities to share in small groups. $20. RSVP required. Call Sister Joan Jurski, 419-824 -3528, or email jjurski@sistersosf.org.

•Feb.24 Clear the Clutter Workshop, noon Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath 5758 Main St. Life Coach Rhonda Long explains how to release the ‘stuff’ that clutters your house and emotional balance. Susan Herhold of The Leaf and Seed will prepare brunch and give

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tips on pantry staples and organization for the vegan cook. $40 per person. Register at rhondalongcoaching.com. •FunaRama, 12-7 p.m. St. Francis De Sales 2323 Bancroft St. Bingo, 50/50 raffle, Nerf Wars, skill ball, duck pond, inflatables plus chicken dinners and carnival food welcome all attendees at this fundraising event. Free admission.

•Feb. 25 Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Franciscan Center Headed by the Red Cross Club at Lourdes University. Donors can create a Valentine’s card while waiting. •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.

•Feb. 26 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. •Toddler Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m. King Road Branch 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. •Lourdes 8th annual Guest Griller, 5-8 p.m. bd’s Mongolian Grill 5001 Monroe, Franklin Park Mall Fundraiser supporting Lourdes’ Mission trips. Ticket $25 for adults, $10 children. Visit www.picatic.com/lubd19 or contact lknueven@lourdes.edu or 419-824-3765.

•Feb. 27 Storytime Playdate, 6-7 p.m. King Road Branch Library Get your sillies out before bedtime! Join us for a playdate complete with dance, music, and stories. Ages 0-5. •Notre Dame Academy Information breakfast, 7:30-8:30 a.m. 3535 W. Sylvania Parents of current 6th and 7th grade girls learn more about NDA middle schools. RSVP to 419-475-9359 or admissions@nda.org. •Lincoln Day Dinner, 7 p.m. Premier Banquet Hall 4480 Heatherdowns Speakers Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie at the annual Republican dinner. Tickets at lucascountyrepublicanparty.org.

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•Feb. 28 Black Excellence and Arts, 4:30-6 p.m. Franciscan Center Live performances with song, dance, spoken word and more. Soul food dinner follows. Free. RSVP to ajackson@lourdes.edu or call 419-517-8413.

•March 1, 2, 8 and 9 The Fourth Wall, 7:30 p.m. Church 3TwentyOne 5845 Centennial Road Tree City Playhouse presents the play. $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students. Call 419-517-0118 or visit sylvaniaarts.org for tickets. Also available at the door.

•March 1-30 Snooze at the Zoo, 6:30 p.m.-10 a.m. Toledo Zoo Fridays and Saturdays through March, spent the night at the Zoo for families, groups and schools. Zoo tour, meals and animal encounters. Pre-registration required. Visit toledozoo.org/snooze.

•March 1 Red Bird Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. Art walk in downtown Sylvania. •Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Sylvania American Legion Post 468 5580 Centennial Road All you can eat fish and fresh-cut fries. Also served with coleslaw and dessert. Chicken strips also available. $9 adults, $5 children •Once Upon a Vine by BMW Toledo Toledo Zoo Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while mingling in the Zoo’s new Carson Family Education Center. This fundraiser includes an exclusive up-close animal encounter, a four-course plated dinner and live auction. Reservations required and seating is limited.

•March 2 Craft and Crop Fundraiser, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Christ Presbyterian Church 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. Need a day to scrapbook, quilt, craft or work on Pinecrest projects? Reserve a table for $40. The fee includes lunch and dinner. Bring your own projects and supplies and join us in fellowship while supporting our Children & Family ministry program. Space is limited. Registration ends Feb. 25. Contact Jen Juhasz 419-475-8629, ext. 204. Registration form at cpctoledo.org. •Cheap AND Chic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Zepf Center 2272 Collingwood Fundraising sale with items from Ragazza, Sophia Lustig, Mode Elle, Vivian Kate, Bowinkles, Eden, Fiddlesticks, Meig and VCouture.

•March 3 Manor House, Tour 12-5 p.m.

Free, 45 minute guided tour for the former Stranahan home and Ellen Biddle Shipman garden.

•March 5 Gardening for Wildlife, 6-7 p.m. Toledo Botanical Garden Conference Center Learn to attract birds and pollinators by planting select flowers, native plants and herbs. Free. Use code 104405606.

•March 7 Toledo Zoo Job Fair, 3-7 p.m. Toledo Zoo Two hundred part-time and seasonal jobs will need to be filled.

•March 9 and 10 Bedford Trade Fair Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 12-5 p.m. Bedford High School, corner of Jackman and Dean roads. Demonstrations, door and booth prizes, trade fair offers, raffles, entertainment. Food available. Over 110 Bedford, Mich. businesses. Free.

•March 9 Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Sylvania American Legion Post 468 5580 Centennial Road All you can eat fish and fresh-cut fries. Also served with coleslaw and dessert. Chicken strips also available. $9 adults, $5 children •Lisbon, Madeira, Canary Islands and Morocco, 2:15 p.m. Wildwood Ward Pavilion Maumee Valley Adventurers Travel Circle presents a series of travel talks. Free. •Historical tours of Wildwood Manor house, 12-5 p.m. Free, 45 minute guided tour for the former Stranahan home and Ellen Biddle Shipman garden.

•Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Sylvania American Legion Post 468 5580 Centennial Road All you can eat fish and fresh-cut fries. Also served with coleslaw and dessert. Chicken strips also available. $9 adults, $5 children •Fifth annual Regarding Him Women’s conference, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Christ the Word Church 3100 Murd Road Local women speakers help equip others to deal effectively with their circumstances. $30 includes lunch. More at regardinghim.com.

•March 18-28 Have a Heart Restock Drive Sylvania Franciscan Village Collection of personal care items for six outreach pantries.

•March 19 Garden Tour, 10:30 a.m. Toledo Zoo, Ziem’s Conservatory Zoo horticulture staff offers a tour of the greenhouse facility and offer tips for growing. Pre-registration required. Visit toledozoo.org/gardens. •March 20 Magliochetti Leadership Summit, 11:30 a.m. Sylvania Country Club Leadership conference featuring speakers Michael Gibbons of Mainstreet Ventures and Prakash Karamchandani, co-founder of Balance Asian Grille.$30 per person. Call 419-824-3751 or visit picatic.com to register.

•March 21 NW Ohio Regional Economic Development meeting, 11:30 a.m. The Pinnacle 1772 Indianwood Circle, Maumee Rick Stein, principal in Urban Decision Group is the keynote speaker. Email Laura Bigelow at LBigelow@cityofsylvania.com

•March 22 Wine Tasting, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Toledo Zoo Gourmet hors d’oeuvres and live music in this series at the Toledo Zoo. Call 419-3855721, ext. 6001 or visit toledozoo.org/wine. Tickets must be purchased in advance and reservations are required. Tickets are $45 for Zoo members and $50 for nonmembers.

•March 23 Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Sylvania American Legion Post 468 5580 Centennial Road All you can eat fish and fresh-cut fries. Also served with coleslaw and dessert. Chicken strips also available. $9 adults, $5 children

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Sights & Sounds of Judaism, 2-4 p.m. Franciscan Center Speakers are American composer Samuel Adler, Ph.D., and art history lecturer Ruthy Behare Light.

•March 26 Ecopsychology Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Franciscan Center S.A.V.E. sponsor speaker Laura Rodriguez on the topic “From Nature as Others to us as Nature.”

Your Go-To Event: ‘The Fourth Wall‘

•March 12 Passion for Natural Areas, 7 p.m. Olander Nederhouser Ashlee Decker of the Green Ribbon Initiative will share her passion for natural areas, especially the Oak Openings Region. •Osmo programs, 3:30 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library Tweens ages 10 – 13 will learn basic coding using the Osmo system on iPads. Osmo fosters social intelligence and creative thinking through endless possibilities of digital and physical play.

•March 16 Mobile Meals Chili Cookoff Stranahan Great Hall 4645 Heatherdowns Chili samples from area media, restaurants, amateurs and corporations. People’s Choice also awarded.

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L-R: Larry Farley, Tim Robinson and Danita Binkowski, of Tree City Playhouse, rehearse for the upcoming production of “The Fourth Wall.” Tree City Playhouse, a community theatre group affiliated with the Sylvania Community Arts Commission, (SCAC), presents “The Fourth Wall” by A.R. Gurney. Performances will be held March 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Church 3TwentyOne, 5845 Centennial Rd. Directed by Dave Nelms, the production will feature the acting talents of Danita Binkowski, Larry Farley, Tim Robinson and Samanthia Rousos. Keith Ramsdell, artistic director for Tree City Playhouse and producer for the production, noted how funny the show is. “This play is sure to keep audiences laughing. Great writing, seasoned actors, and an intimate venue are a great combination, and this production has all that and more!” In this love letter to the theatre, Gurney uses the stage to explore, quite comically,

our place in the world today. Set in the living room of a contemporary upper-class Buffalo, New York couple, the author demonstrates his wit on such topics as cola wars, politics, and even the very audiences who attend plays. Variety magazine said, “The Fourth Wall” is filled with amusing literary references, sophisticated characters, and moves along quickly with nary a wasted word, but the real fun comes from watching Gurney play with the changing reality of the moment as his characters and audience respond to the fourth wall in front of them.” Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at sylvaniaarts.org or by calling 419-5170118. They can also be purchased at the door prior to each performance.

Boy Scouts now include females in programs BY MARY HELEN DARAH

The Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts hosted an event on Feb. 1 to celebrate the launch of the Scouts BSA Program at Camp Miakonda, located at 5600 West Sylvania Ave. Erie Shores Council serves more than 6,000 youth throughout Lucas, Wood, Ottawa and Sandusky counties, as well as a portion of Fulton County including Swanton, Ohio. Erie Shores Council owns two camps which provide outdoor education and camping experiences for Scouts and non-Scouts alike. Under the leadership of approximately 2,500 adult volunteers, the Erie Shores Council provides programs for community youth, including Cub Scouts for first through fifth grades and Scouts BSA for sixth-12 grades. In addition, Erie Shores Council offers Exploring and Venturing programs, which are coed programs for youth, ages 14-20 years old, who seek opportunities to explore fields of career interest or have the desire to participate in high adventure activities. As they enter into their 109th year of Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America will officially expand their programs

to include young ladies. District Director Swan Creek Boy Scouts of America, Erie Shores Council, Alissa Hunt, is excited about the inclusion of females into the program. “I want everybody to know that we are still the Boy Scouts of America,” stated Hunt. “The programming may change but our name will not. Our organization is still the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA program will now include female membership in all-female troops. We wanted to create an environment where all members of a family can have the opportunity to enjoy and share the scouting experience. I have two daughters that are in the new program. My youngest daughter is with the Cub Scouts and my oldest daughter is registered with one of the older female troops. We are thrilled with this new offering for young ladies.” The new BSA troops offered are not co ed. “There are troops for boys and troops for girls,” stated Hunt. “I am excited for my daughters to experience outdoor adventure, which is a huge component of the program. If you like to camp it’s a great opportunity. It is also a wonderful environment to enhance character

Sara Davis Buechner Internationally renowned pianist Sara Davis Buechner takes center stage with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle Theater. Buechner will perform Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto on a program inspired by the serendipitous intersection between Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms With an active repertoire of over one

hundred piano concertos ranging from Bach to Wuorinen, Buechner has appeared as soloist with many of the world’s prominent orchestras, including New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, San Francisco, Vancouver, the CBC Radio Orchestra, Japan Philharmonic, Birmingham BBC Philharmonic in the UK, Kuopio in Finland, Slovak Philharmonic, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León in Spain. “We are proud to welcome Sara Davis Buechner to Toledo. Sara is known for having an incredibly comprehensive concerto repertoire, and we are using her nearlyencyclopedic catalogue to present something rather special,” says Zak Vassar, President/CEO of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. “Sara will perform Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, a work written by a trailblazing pioneer, who often stood in her famous husband’s compositional shadow. As Clara was something of a muse for Johannes Brahms (whose First Symphony will also be performed), we are excited to explore an overlooked gem of the repertoire.” Tickets are available at toledosymphony.com or by calling the Toledo Symphony Box Office at 419-246-8000.

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development and leadership. My daughter is having a blast. She was given a pocket knife and taught how to safely use it. She thought that was the best thing ever. Her troop is going to work on the exact same programs as males. They will also have the opportunity to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout.” There will be an event on March 23 at Camp Miakonda, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to let girls see first-hand what the new scouting program has to offer. The BSA program officially has

three registered female troops and by the end of March they anticipate having10 all-female troops within the Erie Shores Council. “I hope girls explore the options that the BSA programs offer,” she stated. “I want my daughters to learn to lead and not just follow the pack. I want them to gain confidence and have that confidence going into their futures. I especially want them to know that they can have a positive impact on others and in their community through scouting.”

Charter members of the newly formed Scouting BSA Girls Troop 344, Assistant Scoutmaster Julie Ramsey, Scoutmaster Doug Ruck, Amanda Stonerook, Assistant Scoutmaster Lisa Ruck, Assistant Scoutmaster Linda Black, Sophia D'Amore, Dani Black, Zoë Ramsey, Maggie Ramsey and Caris Ruck enjoy time together.

‘Living in Reality’ is theme of March conference The fifth annual Regarding Him Women’s Conference will be held Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Christ the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd. The event, which last year drew more than 400 women, will feature local women speakers who desire to equip others to honor God with their lives.

NORED annual meeting planned

The 2019 Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Development annual meeting will be held Thursday, March 21, at The Pinnacle in Maumee. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Rick Stein AIPC, principal Urban Decision Goup will be the keynote speaker. To attend, email Laura Bigelow, LBigelow@cityofsylvania.com.

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L-R: Tiffany Scott, Sarah Best, Julia Vandergrift and Michelle Sprott are lovely ladies in red as they show their ‘heart’ support by attending the American Heart Association Toledo Northwest Ohio Division Go Red for Women Luncheon Feb. 8 at the Renaissance Toledo.

Go Red for Women Raises Awareness

Sandy Husman, Member, Sylvania City Council

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Sandy Husman doesn’t do anything half way—and those who know her and work with her agree. “Once I take on something, I like to be fully involved,” laughed Sandy. And involved she is! A member of city council since 2010, Sandy also chairs the Buildings and Grounds Committee; serves on Parks & Forestry; Utilities & Environment; Employee & Community Relations and its Economic Development Sub-committee; and Zoning & Annexation. In addition, she is the council representative on two boards, Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT) and Heritage Sylvania—which are both of special interest to her.

Born in Toledo, Sandy graduated from Whitmer High School and attended the University of Toledo. After her marriage to John in 1967, the couple lived in Chicago before returning to make Sylvania their home in 1978. They have been Sylvania residents ever since, and raised their family here. With her daughters growing up, Sandy decided to accept a position with a medical group. She was soon promoted to assistant office manager—a position she held until 2001 when she left to help her older daughter’s family through a difficult time.

Her involvement with the city began in 2006 when Mayor Stough asked her to serve on the Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review. About the same time, Sandy and John began to attend council meetings and met many of its members. Council took notice of Sandy’s keen interest and insight on city issues, so when a council member resigned, she was asked to complete that term. She then went on to be elected to two additional council member terms. With her present term expiring in December 2019, Sandy has decided not to run for council again. What’s next? Sandy wants to spend more time with her family, travel, and become more involved at Olivet Lutheran Church where she and husband John belong. “John is also writing a book on baseball,” Sandy noted, “and he relies on me to be his first-read editor. He has always been passionate about the game, and is quite the historian.” Sandy and John are also proud to have edited “You Will Do Better in Toledo,” a book that tells the history of Toledo’s Golden Age through picture postcards. It is available at the Sylvania Heritage Museum.

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Don Reiner and Mary Pahl talk with artist Richard Reed who offers a painting demonstration at Hudson Gallery.

Scott Hudson of Hudson Gallery receives a special Valentine from Jeff Clegg of Toledo Memorial Park inviting him to share his favorite song and story.

Lynn Schmenk and her children David and Danielle check out the candy they wish to buy at the Village Candy Shoppe.

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RentMindMe.com offers solutions for DYI landlords, tenants

Tolson Enterprises acquires the building at 7150 West Central Ave.

AAA building has new owner Tolson Enterprises President, Steve Speranza, reported his company recently acquired the two-story, 26,000-square-foot former AAA building at 7150 West Central Ave. “This is an iconic building with an allglass exterior. The Auto Club management team has taken excellent care of the facility over its 28-year history,” Speranza noted. “We have a tenant that is committed to lease the first floor of the building. We plan to begin the renovation of that floor according to our tenant’s request. We also look to create some unique outdoor

elements for them,” he stated. Speranza anticipates work to be completed and the first floor occupied by the end of summer. Plans to market the second story space are also underway. Megan Malczewski, CCIM and Bob Mack, CCIM, SIOR of Signature Associates were the listing agents for the facility and negotiated the sale of the building. Currently, the AAA organization is leasing space in the building until its new headquarters location is completed.

Real estate investors Dina and Ben Lynch thought there should be a better way to incorporate technology into their rental business to save time, be more efficient and add convenience for their tenants. “We have been real estate investors for several years and we have been buying single family homes and renting them. As selfmanaging landlords, we do everything ourselves and found we were spending hours a month just trying to collect rent. Between texting, calling and driving around, the time spent really added up,” Dina Lynch stated. She continued, “Ben has technology expertise and I have a strong business and management background. We decided to combine our skills and use our experience as landlords to start a tech company here in northwest Ohio and design a software that would help us as well as other DIY (do it yourself) landlords better manage their rental business.” When the two began to focus their efforts on that concept over a year ago, they created RentMindMe.com, a mobile friendly, online property management software. “Because we are landlords, we have been able to test the app with our tenants,” she reported. “And, they all love it. With just a few clicks on their phone, tenants can report problems and request maintenance, so it can be addressed quickly. They are able to easily view copies of their lease as well as key lease details like late fees, so there are no surprises. The best part is that they receive automated email reminders a few days prior to their rent due date, as well as the day its due. They simply click a button and rent is paid. They even have the option to set up recurring payments so they can ‘set and forget’,” Ben Lynch said. “The automatic reminders have been great for us as landlords. We no longer have to chase after rent and several of our tenants even pay early!” He added, “Our tenants are happy because it’s convenient and easy.” “It has a lot of other great features so landlords can keep all the important information about their properties in one place. They can get instant access to things like payment history and occupancy rates so they can track how their investments are

Dina and Ben Lynch performing. We also found that it has significantly improved our tenant relations. They appreciate us giving them a tool to make renting easier, and good tenant relations equates to longer tenant relationships, which is a win-win,” Mrs. Lynch said. “Almost everyone has a smart phone these days, regardless of their age, so getting our tenants onboard was super easy.” RentMindMe.com advantages include automatic rent reminders, online rent collection, automatic late fee calculations, photo and document sharing, maintenance requests and data reporting. For landlords, the ease in rent collection can result in improved cash flow and improved communication with their tenants resulting in better tenant retention. “We’ve also designed the app to present data that can be used for investor and/or banker presentations. Our goal was to provide more than just rent collection, we wanted to give landlords the tools to create business systems,” Mr. Lynch noted. “The real estate industry has been one of the last to embrace technology so this has been quite exciting to launch,” the two agreed.

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Vin Devers Autohaus celebrates 50 year relationship with Mercedes Benz

Valentine’s Day 1969 was truly a red letter 1968, that he finally considered taking on a day for the Devers family. Not only was it the new line of cars. “He felt the Mercedes brand wedding anniversary of Vin and Joan Devers, would best complement his Lincoln it was the day that started a new era in the dealership,” his son Paul said. “He thought the automotive business in northwest luxurious, safety-conscious Ohio. Vin Devers inked a deal German-made car would to become the local appeal to all of his Lincoln Mercedes Benz dealer in clients. It made sense to Sylvania on Feb. 14, him to add that 1969. brand. After several Devers, a tool years of and dye maker consideration, he by trade, made that returned from decision and World War II never looked and found a back.” job selling T h e cars at the younger Paul Bob Reese D e v e r s F o r d remembers dealership. growing up A f t e r in that working his d e a l e r s h i p. way up to vice “My brother president and Tom and I sales manager, would go there the Navy veteran almost daily and was ready to go in we loved being business for himself. there. We never In 1956, he purchased doubted that we would the struggling DeSoto follow in our dad’s Plymouth dealership owned footsteps and work here,” he by Ernie Shauber, located in stated. downtown Sylvania in “Our dad made us work what is now Haymarket Vin Devers signs the agreement in every department and Square. Because of his ties to become a Mercedes learn every inch of the with the Ford Motor dealership on Feb. 14, 1969. business,” he continued. Company, he was able to “And, my brother and I add the Lincoln and really enjoyed every Mercury brands. Soon after, he imported minute of this.” Triumphs and English Fords to the inventory According to the Devers brothers, their dad of automobiles available. His success with the taught them to treat their customers like imported vehicle sales captured the attention family and to take care of the customer, of other automakers and soon he was courted particularly after the sale. by a host of foreign car manufacturers who “If you do that, they will come back,” he were hoping Devers would work his sales promised. magic with their brands. A gala has been planned to celebrate the 50 It wasn’t until Devers built a larger Lincoln year relationship with Mercedes and the 63 Mercury dealership on Monroe Street in year anniversary of the dealership.

Paul Devers and his wife Elise and his brother Tom Devers and his wife Dana continue the family tradition.

SCIC 50-hour Film Challenge planned

Sylvania Community Arts Commission is seeking participants for its annual 50-Hour Film Challenge. Filmmaking is scheduled for March 1, beginning at 6 p.m. through March 3. One team will win $500 in the filming contest. Teams of high school students or adults can register online at sylvaniaarts.org/TCFF by Feb. 27. The fee is $45 for adult teams and $35 for student teams. Winners will be announced at the Tree City Film Festival to be held April 6-7. From March 1-3, teams will write, shoot, edit and publish their own short films in just 50 hours. Teams will receive a series of requirements that must be incorporated into the film – a genre, prop, and line of dialogue, character name and filming location. After the allotted 50 hours, films are submitted and judged by professionals in the film industry. The first place team wins $500 and second place earns $250. The team winning the audience’s choice award will earn $100. In addition, the planning committee will select teams for the Spirit of Sylvania, the Arch and the My Heart is in Sylvania awards, which earns them free entries into next year’s

competition. The 50-hour Challenge is just one part of the Tree City Film Festival weekend event at Olander Park’s Nederhouser Community Hall. The weekend also includes screenings of Oscar nominated short films–both animated and live action. For a full list of the SCAC’s Tree City Film Festival’s activities or for more information on tickets, visit sylvaniaarts.org/TCFF or contact sylvaniaarts@gmail.com.

Former campaign managers to speak at Lincoln Day dinner

Corey Lewandowski

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Mark Wagoner, chairman, Lucas County Republican Party, announced that the 2019 Lincoln Day Dinner with guest speakers Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at The Premier on Heatherdowns Blvd. in Toledo. The evening, organized by the Lucas County Republican Women’s Club and chaired by Dee Talmage, will start with a private reception with the guest speakers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The program and dinner begin at 7 p.m. Lewandowski served as the chief political adviser and campaign manager to Donald Trump. He oversaw all aspects of his presidential campaign where Trump won 38

Republican primaries and caucuses. Additionally, Lewandowski’s latest book, “Trump’s Enemies” will be available for purchase with complimentary signing. Bossie founded the advocacy group Citizens United and was the deputy campaign manager to Donald Trump. He was ranked as the number two in Politico’s Top-50 most influential people in American politics in 2015. “We are honored to have such highprofile and high-powered guests for our Lincoln Day Dinner,” said Wagoner. “Mr. Lewandowski and Mr. Bossie will provide their first-hand experience in electing President Trump in the historic 2016 presidential campaign.” Reservations are required for the Lincoln Day Dinner. Individual tickets are $60 each or a table of 10 for $550. There is an individual VIP ticket available, which includes the private reception for $150. Checks should be made payable to LCRP and mailed to 1306 Kittle Road, Holland, Ohio, 43528. Online reservations are at LucasCountyRepublicanParty.org/lincolnday. LCRP is also offering sponsorship opportunities for the event.

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Ribbon cut to officially open Durocher’s

Durocher’s Marketing Director Matthew Simpson, left, and Durocher’s Store Manager, Kevin Meyer, right, hold the ribbon while Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber offers a cry before the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 9 to officially open the new store at 5555 Monroe St. Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Sprott and Chamber welcoming committee members including Sylvania City Councilwoman Sandy Husman, Lyndsey Stough, City Councilwoman Katie Cappellini, Kathy Crowther, Carolyn Byersdorf, John Healey, Bud Crosby, Bill Sanford and Tim Taylor join Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and store owner Chris Durocher while Duroscher’s Operation Director Rich Stritch and Finance Director Tracy Watentowski and other staff members look on.

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Cooper Smith advertising firm was recognized as Business of the Month at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Feb. 6 luncheon meeting. Staff members in attendance include Heather Koster, Stephen Shankster, Lynne Gardner, Heather Shaw, Brad Rieger, Ryan Hall, Jeri Ingle, Marilynn Johnson, Mike Jacob and Drew Stark.

Christian Home Care is Top Workplace for sixth year The Christian Home Care was named a Top Workplace for the sixth consecutive year. CHC is one of only six businesses throughout northwest Ohio in various industries to achieve that recognition. CHC is the only home care business to have obtained the Top Workplace award every year since the program’s inception. Owners Sue Wendt and Keith Johnson live in the Sylvania area. They believe in helping the community to remain strong and vital. Johnson is a former Sylvania High School graduate and Wendt’s children were graduates of Northview High School. “Everyone here cares about our community and says that caring starts ‘at home’ with our CHC family of employees and clients,” Wendt noted. “We invest in our people so they can be blessed and be a blessing. Over the years we have participated in various chamber of commerce events and supported many local charity initiatives.” Wendt and Johnson are extremely proud of this award for CHC because the Top Workplace recognition is achieved through surveys completed by the staff and caregivers. The business is built on relationships between those in the CHC family and those they serve following its Founding Core Values: Family First, Empower Our People, Provide Exceptional Service, Build Lasting Relationships, Promote Dignity, Respect the Individual, Care About Our Community, Exemplify Christian Values and Ethics. “Christian Home Care is very fortunate that, unlike other home care agencies, many of our staff and caregivers have been part of CHC since it’s inception. Longevity of staff and caregivers helps us to maintain consistency and the culture that we want to foster here," Wendt states. Christian Home Care’s philosophy embraces being the Hands, Head, Heart and Feet of Jesus to others, taking care of others as they would care for their own family members. Clients receive exceptional service as is witnessed by the many testimonials on the firm’s website: christianhomecare.com. Wendt believes that being locally owned offers more flexibility in tailoring the service to each client’s unique situation, his or her specific needs and

expectations. The cost of the service is private pay and is not covered by health insurance, Medicare or government funded programs. Services offered include both personal care and companionship. Personal care includes showering, hygiene, grooming, assistance with toileting, ambulation, transfers, medication reminders, and exercises (range of motion). Nursing assistants and companions supply domestic assistance as well: light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep along with transportation for appointments, errands, social events and more. They also offer respite and end-of-life assistance in conjunction with various hospice programs. CHC welcomes those with caregiving experience who have a nursing assistant certificate or are currently in a nursing program. CHC has many nursing students from Lourdes University along with those from UT and other area programs. CHC offers paid CEUs, ability to earn paid time off, quarterly, annual and employee milestone bonuses, and access to affordable supplemental insurances including dental and vision. Melissa Swartz R.N. supervises all of the caregivers and client cases. She insures all of the caregivers credentials are up to date. Caregivers are thoroughly vetted; they are all insured and bonded; complete a one-or two-step interview process, T.B. test, background checks (local, state and federal) and physical exam. Caregivers must have reliable transportation and valid insurance. Caregivers attend a lengthy orientation and then are scheduled for mentoring shifts with seasoned co-workers prior to having their first client on their own. “If you are an empty nester with caregiving experience who is looking for purpose, or know of someone else that is, Christian Home Care might be the place for you/them. You are welcome to apply online or check with the office about our next open recruitment date, which is normally the first Friday of every month,” Wendt invited. “The Christian Home Care staff and caregivers look forward to Christian Home Care celebrating its 10th anniversary this year in September and they look forward to the next 10 years and beyond,” Wendt emphasized.

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Sylvania resident Jim Lange’s recently published book, ‘The Happy Wife Happy Life Deception: How to Stop Walking on Eggshells & be the Man You were Made to be,’ became a #1 Amazon bestseller in its first week on the market. According to Lange, the book is available for Kindle and in paperback. Lange is the author of ‘Bleedership,’ Biblical First-Aid for Leaders, published in 2007, and ‘Calming the Storm Within: How to Find Peace in this Chaotic World,’ published in 2013.

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Sylvania Area CIC awards community grants to local organizations BY ERIKA BURI

Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation Executive Committee recommended grant awards to six area organizations, with a total of $5,000, as part of their annual Community Organization Grant program. Among this year’s 2018 recommended recipients are: • Downtown Sylvania Association: $500 for SAJRD Pickleball Court promotion during the June Red Bird Art Walk. • Sylvania Area Family Services: $1,000 to create a central link on their website that lists all programs and services for families in need. • Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce: $750 towards 22 new trees to be planted at Toledo Memorial Park in recognition of new businesses that “planted roots” in Sylvania in 2018. • Town Crier: $1000 for uniform replacement. • Sylvania Community Arts Commission: $1000 for completion of a new mural on the

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Steve Turner of Turner Vault Co. and licensee of the Wilbert Company, presents a check and ‘Bertie Bear Kits’ to Ken Papenhagen, ProMedica Spiritual Care Chaplin Supervisor. The funds were raised thanks to Dunn, Peinert Dunn, Ansberg-West, Bedford Chapel, Sujkowski-Airport, Newcomer and Reeb funeral homes and suppliers including Turner Vault Co., Toledo Funeral Supply, Homesteaders, Bartz Viviano Florists, Funeral Planning Solutions, Hartzlor-Welling Funeral Coaches, Pierce Chemical, Georgio’s Restaurant and Astral, Aurora, Bern, Sauder and Starmark casket companies. They participated in the Funeral Directors Association of Northwest Ohio’s annual golf outing held in October at Stone Oak Country Club. For 11 years, the Wilbert Foundation has been working with the Pediatric Chaplains' Network developing the Bertie Bear Kit that benefits children for whom chaplains care. The kit includes a comforting stuffed animal and the kit is his living room, bedroom and kitchen. There are stickers, a small jigsaw puzzle, finger labyrinth, crayons and coloring book, a journal, magnetic white board, a small spiral notepad and Bertie's backpack. A list of uses accompanies each kit allowing caregivers options to use with young patients and their families.

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Partnership leads to creation of Appold Learning Center The Toledo Lucas County Public Library has partnered with Cherry Street Mission Ministries and several community groups to make the Appold Learning Center in downtown Toledo a reality. The center was made possible in part due to a donation from Jim and Pat Appold. TLCPL loaned books, furniture and computers to the center and provided a training session on successful strategies for volunteering in a library. Buckeye Broadband provided servers and access to the Internet as well. Meg Delaney, Main Library manager, indicated that Dan Rogers, president and CEO of Cherry Street Mission Ministries, brought up the idea of opening a library in the center more than two years ago. The planning process took off in early 2018 when, in response to the Library’s decision to temporarily close for construction, leaders from TLCPL and several community groups

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began meeting regularly at the Main Library. Leaders from local government and area community organizations talked through programs and services that would be the most beneficial and implementation plans. The center is located on the second floor of Cherry Street Mission Ministries Life Revitalization Center at 1501 Monroe St. in downtown Toledo. The building was once home to Macomber/Whitney high school students and is being renovated as the Mission adds programs and services. The Cherry Street Mission Ministries staff is happy with the vibe the Appold Learning Center provides and the respect people have shown toward it. The center is run entirely by volunteers and to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 419-214-6657 or contact volunteer@cherrystreetmission.org.

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Micky Jordan and Chuck Schmalzried of Michelle Construction check on progress at the new development. After years of planning, the subdivision Brandon and Jeff’s son Nicholas were eager to Larberg Lane at Oak Creek North is well on its proceed following the plans their fathers had way. According to Micky Jordan and Chuck originally developed,” Schmalzried related. “We Schmalzried of Michelle Construction, the first are more than happy to be a part of this home is complete and has been sold and the development.” second home is nearing completion. “We just He and Jordan are planning to break ground have a few finishing touches and that home will on houses three and four the beginning of be complete as well,” Jordan reported. “That April. They will open the second plat, which first house was sold the afternoon after the last will have eight homes on a cul-de-sac, light fixture was put in place. That was following the sale of the homes in the first plat. unbelievable!” A gatehouse replicating the style, complete This subdivision has its roots in a plan with stonework found on the exterior of the developed by the late developer Doug homes, marks the entrance to the new Wamsher of Millstream Development. He and neighborhood. “We wanted to create a legacy the late Jeff Larberg of Larberg Landscape for the two developers who started this Services envisioned an exclusive residential process,” Jordan reported. “And Larberg neighborhood as the highest and best use of Landscape Services will put the finishing the acreage that had been the Larberg tree farm touches on the grounds as soon as weather for over 40 years. allows.” The two men had worked together for While the neighborhood will have an overall several years and had established a good style, each custom-designed home will have a relationship. They also agreed to invite unique exterior as well as high-end interior Michelle Construction to be the exclusive finishes to suit the buyer. Also, each home is on builder for the development. an estate-style lot that is at least .4 acres. Todd “The approval process took much longer to Kime is the architect for the homes in the complete and unfortunately Doug and Jeff subdivision and Melissa Utterback of The both passed away before we could even break Danberry Co., Realtors, is the exclusive listing ground. However, Doug’s sons Ryan and agent.

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Brookview Dental 7135 Sylvania Ave., Suite 1A • 419-885-1115 • brookviewdental.com Drs. Peter Urbanik, Brad Barricklow, Todd Schultz and Tara Bingle and the friendly, knowledgeable staff are dedicated to making every visit to their office a great experience. Expert dental care is provided with a warm, personal touch in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Brookview Dental is a modern, state-of-the-art practice offering patients a full range of general and cosmetic dental services, from routine check-ups to complete smile makeovers. Brookview Dental practices conservative, proactive dentistry using the latest in dental technology including same-day crowns and sedation dentistry. The Brookview team is also committed to the community. Each year, the practice supplies mouthguards for the Northview and Southview football teams. The practice also offers a candy buy-back program after Halloween to name just a few.

Dental Group West 5532 W. Central Ave. • 419-539-2168 • dentalgroupwest.com. Dental Group West provides a wide range of dental care services. Dr. Richard Thomas, Dr. Tracy Poole and Dr. Robert Weisenburger strive to offer comprehensive dental care with a relation-based approach to help patients feel relaxed about their dental visits. Dr. Thomas said,“At Dental Group West, we are committed to raising the standard of excellence in dental care and exceeding your expectations. We are a general dental practice with the knowledge, skill and ability to provide your family with a wide spectrum of dental care. Our commitment to excellence means you can rest assured that your family’s dental treatment is provided by qualified professionals using the best laboratories and materials available. Plus, our gentle, caring dentists and comfortable atmosphere combine to make your dental experience a pleasant one.” DGWSmiles • 5800 Monroe St., Bldg. D-2 • 419-824-3456 Dr. Lauren Czerniak, a native of Toledo, is the associate full-time dentist at DGWSmiles, Ltd., a practice owned by Dr. Tracy Poole and Dr. Robert Weisenburger, which was opened in January 2018. A graduate of Central Catholic High School and The Ohio State University School of Dentistry, Dr. Czerniak has worked in private practice for over eight years. In addition, she works at the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio where she treats children and adults with special needs and the medically compromised. As a dentist, Dr. Czerniak has a desire to give back to her community. She enjoys teaching dental students and dental residents, and currently holds adjunct and clinical faculty appointments for The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, The University of Toledo Medical Center Division of Dentistry, and NYU Lutheran AEGD residency program. Dr. Czerniak has been recognized in the community for her volunteer contributions.

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Hires Dental Group 3951 W/ Sylvania Ave. • 419-475-6673 • hiresdentalcare.com. This year, Hires Dental Care, located at 3951 W. Sylvania Ave., is celebrating 45 years in business. Although the practice has grown and adopted modern technology, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed, their friendly patient care. “We take time to get to know our patients and their families, so the next time they walk through the door, they can be greeted by name and by the same friendly face they saw last time,” explained Jenny Losonsky, Front Desk Team Leader. According to owner Dr. J. Eric Hires, this is one of the reasons Hires Dental Care has been so successful. “Our staff loves what they do, and it shows. Our area has a high population of dentists, but people choose us not only for excellent dentistry, but because our team is caring, honest, attentive, fun, and they’re pros at keeping patients relaxed and comfortable.”

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Hires Dental Group Continued Some statistics show that nearly 20 percent of Americans avoid the dentist due to fear. Hires Dental Care recognizes the seriousness of dental anxiety, so the staff attentively listens to patient concerns without judgement and they involve the patient when developing their treatment plan. “Whether they’re here for a regular cleaning or a root canal, we thoroughly explain every step of the procedure beforehand, giving the patient a chance to ask questions,” explained Dental Assistant Jessica Galloway. “This eliminates surprises and helps ease anxiety.” Hires Dental Care also offers massaging dental chairs, warm blankets, Beats headphones and different levels of sedation. “We don’t care how long it’s been since your last trip to the dentist,” states Dr. Hires. “We only care that you’re here now, so that we can work together on improving your dental health and confidence.”

Lenhart Orthodontics 4323 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. • 419-882-6970 • lenhartorthodontics.com Lenhart Orthodontics is a family-owned and operated practice that provides a broad range of customized orthodontic treatment plans and services, including aesthetic and traditional braces, as well as clear aligner therapy. Their office uses all the latest technology to create the best clinical experience possible. With the use of digital scanning and a 3D printer, they have nearly eliminated traditional dental impressions, making the experience more comfortable for their patients. The Lenhart team, led by Dr. David Lenhart, is composed of highly qualified and experienced individuals who take pride in their area of expertise and their exceptional customer service. Dr. Lenhart stated, “We appreciate all of our patients and treat them as if they were members of our family! We have many special events and contests to add to the fun, as well as a reward system for exemplary brushing and treatment cooperation.” Maley Family Dental 3780 N. King /Rd., Suite 2A • 419-882-0622 • maleyfamilydental.com Sylvania resident Dr. Matthew Maley has been practicing dentistry in Sylvania since graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School in 2005. He enjoys all areas of dentistry and is committed to making every patient’s oral health a priority. Each year, he and his staff supply sports mouthguards for both Northview and Southview hockey players in his effort to give back to the community. In addition to Dr. Maley, Dr. Kenneth Endicott is the prosthodontics on staff. Dr. Todd Dunkle, with over 40 years of experience, joined Dr. Maley’s practice in 2014 and Dr. Kavita Shah in 2016.

O’Neill Family Dentistry (after Maley) 4139 Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419-885-2534 jamieoneildentistry.com Drs. Michael and Jamie O’Neills have a family practice featuring the latest technological advances. Services offered include general dentistry from teeth cleanings, checkups, metalfree fillings, dental crowns and bridges, mouthguards, night guards, preventive dentistry to root canal treatment and cosmetic dentistry including veneers and teeth whitening. Dr. Michael O’Neill also works with patients diagnosed with sleep apnea. “We do not suggest or recommend procedures unless we feel they are necessary,” Dr. Michael O’Neill said. “However, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Our goal is to establish a lifelong relationship of trust with every patient,” the two agreed. In addition to enjoying practicing together, the O’Neills also credit their skilled and experienced staff members, who strive to offer everyone a great dental experience. The team is well trained and has additional licensing and certificates.

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The American Association of Orthodontists, the top organization that represents specialists in the field, recommends that all children be evaluated by the age of 7. Many children can benefit from early intervention that can help improve the oral environment for remaining growth and development. Ultimately, this can lead to the best and most stable smile and bite. It can even decrease the need for permanent tooth removal or even future jaw surgery in many cases. Our team will provide your child with an initial exam, and discuss with you the best steps to take toward 2/8/19 12:01 PM caring for your child’s smile.

Pediatric dentists are qualified to meet the dental needs of infants, toddlers, school-age children, and adolescents. Pediatric dentists are required to undertake an additional two or three years of child-specific training after fulfilling dental school requirements. In addition to dental training, pediatric dentists specifically study child psychology. This enables them to communicate with children in an effective, gentle, and non-threatening manner. The pediatric dentist focuses on several different forms of oral care: prevention, early detection, treatment and education. When you visit this pediatric dental office, your smile is the top priority. The entire team is dedicated to providing children with personalized, gentle care. The oral health of the entire family is also top priority. We understand many patients have fear about visiting a dentist, so the staff is here to provide you and your family with care in a comfortable environment. Convenient appointment times from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. are offered featuring the latest in dental technology as well as lots of patient education for the entire family. Most dental insurances are accepted and the staff will work with you to make treatment affordable, easy and effective. Patients will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs for children of all ages. The goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long-term dental health and a beautiful smile.

Dentists Check Teeth Right? Everyone knows dentists focus on teeth, but dentists are also ‘Physicians of the Mouth”. At DGW Smiles, when you come for your professional cleaning appointment, the hygienist is not only “scaling” your teeth, she is also looking around for any signs of disease. There are a myriad of diseases that can afflict the oral cavity including viral and yeast infections, oral cancer and pre-cancers, abscesses, cysts, genetic disorders, malocclusions (bad bites), tooth wear, fractures… on and on. By the time your dentist arrives, he or she is going to be looking for anything unusual. We are trained to see a lot in a short period of time! If you ever have a concern about something unusual in your mouth, just ask us to check. Call us right now and set up an appointment. We’d love to see your whole mouth!

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Tomase Dental Care 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. 419-474-5858 • drtomase.com Tomase Dental Care strives for personal attention and excellence in patient care for every guest who comes through our door. Our extensively trained doctor and team are available to partner with you in achieving your dental goals. This may be accomplished with restorative treatment, aesthetics, Invisalign, prosthetics, and sleep medicine. Implant placement is also available. We invite you to visit our office to meet Dr. Tomase and our team. New guests are always welcome!

Schmakel Smile Design 4343 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419-841-9494 • toledodentistry.com Dr. Larry Schmakel and his team have been keeping Toledo and Sylvania smiling for over 25 years. The practice has excellent customer retention, and has a patient base of 2,500. At Schmakel Smile Design, dental services and

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solutions are centered on the patient’s health and include cosmetic services, CEREC: one-visit crowns, Invisalign: invisible braces, and implants. Dr. Schmakel is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Schmakel, a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, also treats snoring and sleep apnea with Oral Appliance Therapy (O.A.T.), creating a custom oral appliance that repositions the lower jaw while patients sleep to create more airway space. Schmakel Smile Design provides a friendly and welcoming environment with comfortable seating, a TV, and a fireplace in the waiting room. At Schmakel, the team cares about patients’ concerns and are available to discuss the best treatment options and will answer questions about dental health at the patients’ convenience - in person, by phone or via email.

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Welcome Newest Wildwood Angler!

The newest member of the Wildwood Anglersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team, Waylon Richard Dunkle was born on Jan. 31. He weighed 8 pounds and 5 ounces and was 21.25 inches long. He is the son of Elizabeth and Bradley Dunkle and the brother of 4-year-old Cecilia. His grandparents are Richard and Robin LaValley and Ann and Todd Dunkle.

Wedding Vows Renewed

Maggie Jackson McPartland and DJ McPartland renewed their vows at Hope Lutheran Church Jan. 26, their first anniversary. Pastor Kevin Maxey officiated. There was piano, flute and acoustic guitar music performed by Gail Mowery and Don Coats during the service. Parents Sara and Mark Jackson and Teri and Denny McPartland, as well as maternal grandparents Ed and Sue Jackson attended. The reception was held at the Malawi Center at the Toledo Zoo with the aquarium as the backdrop.

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Create a cozy winter home

Create a wintery centerpiece.

Toledo Farmers Winter Market 525 Market St., Toledo Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The heat is on and the overhead doors are closed for cozy shopping until spring. Each week, the market offers local winter vegetables, homemade baked goods, specialty foods, coffee, wine, plants and handmade items such as candles, soaps, jewelry and pottery. Restaurant Week Toledo Kickoff Party, The Secor Building 144 N. Superior St., Toledo Thursday, Feb. 21, 5 - 7 p.m. Preview Restaurant Week Toledo with dishes created by 15 local restaurants, wine and beer, music, raffles. Tickets are $42.63 per person available at eventbrite.com. Great Downtown Soup Cook-Off Promenade Park, 250 Water St. Saturday, Feb. 23, Noon - 3 p.m. Hosted by ProMedica and Lucas County Children’s Services. Vote on your favorite soups from 13 downtown restaurants. The cook-off is happening during the Fire + Ice Festival. $5 per person; children under 5 free. Proceeds benefit Friends of Lucas County Children’s Services.

Save the tulips and daffodils for Easter. Incorporate winter elements such as branches, pinecones or even some small birch logs into an arrangement of faux greenery. Let your decorating be inspired by the beauty of wintertime.

8th Annual Kielbasa Cook-Off St. Clement Hall 2990 Tremainsville Rd. Sunday, Feb. 24, 1 - 6 p.m. Taste homemade kielbasa from amateur makers and help crown the winner. Hosted by the Polish American Community of Toledo. $5 per person, $3 for PACT members.

Light some candles.

The soft glow of candlelight warms up any room. If you have kids, pets or are just leery about using real candles, flameless candles are a great substitute, and they have the same effect. Try wrapping a strand of mini battery-operated white lights around a topiary or plant or add some to a centerpiece. Most have timers and remotes, and some even have a few light patterns to choose from.

WINE TASTINGS Sofo’s Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. Wednesdays, 5 – 7 p.m. Weekly wine tasting and fabulous food by Chef Frankie. Prices vary depending on wines offered. shopsofos.com Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian 5453 Monroe St. Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Weekly wine tasting event. Pours begin at $2. bottleshopinfo@mancys.com

BY JENNIFER RUPLE Today’s forecast…frigid! And, spring seems a million years from now. But don’t despair. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your home has to be on the inside. Here are some ideas to cozy up your home and bridge that gap between holiday and spring decorating.

Joseph’s Beverage Center 4129 Talmadge Rd. Thursdays, 6 - 8 p.m. Enjoy a selection of wines for a nominal fee. josephswinestoretoledooh.com

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Change your accent pillows.

Warm up your couch with snuggleinducing pillows in fabrics such as faux fur, wool or velvet. Instead of buying more pillows, buy just the pillow covers and liven up what you have.

Add some green.

I used to dread when it was time to pack away my Christmas tree and garlands. Oftentimes I’d leave them up just to avoid the winter decorating blues. One day I realized it wasn’t Christmas I missed, it was simply the green throughout my home. Bring back the green with a few new houseplants, a terrarium garden, or a mosscovered wreath in your kitchen window. Plants not only fill up cold spaces, they help purify your home.

Fill a basket with throw blankets.

Keep comfy throws handy by storing them in a large wire or woven basket near your couch. They’ll be close by for movie nights or just relaxing by the fire.

Clean up the clutter.

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It is said that extra “stuff ” lying around can cause anxiety. So, get rid of it! Recycle catalogs, junk mail and magazines; file important papers; donate clothes you haven’t worn in a while and pitch any expired foods. It may still be frozen out there, but a few simple tweaks in your home will lift your spirits and send old man winter packing.

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Chocolate aficionados and wine enthusiasts will unite for a good cause during the Sylvania Area Family Services (SAFS) Sylvania Uncorked Chocolate and Wine Affair on Saturday, March 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. During the “affair” guests will have the opportunity to graze their way from food station to food station, sample a variety of wines and beers, bid on a plethora of gift items and take a turn on the dance floor at the annual fundraising event. Formerly held in the main hall at SAFS, this year Sylvania Uncorked will be held at the Sylvania Franciscan Center on the campus of Lourdes University. The larger space will provide more room for food stations, dancing, seating and parking. “We outgrew our facility and need a larger venue,” said Dottie Segur, executive director at SAFS. “In our former location, we only had room for 180 guests. The new location provides space for 325, and our goal is to fill it to capacity,” she added. Proceeds from Sylvania Uncorked will help SAFS continue to provide vital programs to the community such as summer enrichment camp, food pantry and community meals, as well as family nutrition classes. “It’s a party with a purpose,” explained Segur. “We want people to come out, have a great time, and learn about what SAFS does for the community.” Guests at the event will be treated to a variety of hors d’ oeuvres and confections donated from local chefs, restaurants and bakeries including: The Next Sweet Thing, Poco Piatti, Sundown Cantina, ProMedica Flower Hospital, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Mayberry Ice Cream On Wheels, Sylvania Country Club, Bite Me Twice, Fifth Street Pub, Brieschke’s Bakery, Marsha’s Buckeyes and Wick’s Pies. An open bar, stocked with an array of wines and beers, will help wash down all the chocolatey goodness and delectable food available throughout the evening. Activities for the evening include dancing to the sounds of a local DJ, a silent auction loaded with gift baskets, tickets to area events, certificates from local restaurants and services, and an opportunity to win a four-hour ride along with a Sylvania police officer. More fun includes a Wine Pull, Mystery “goodie” bags for $10 and a mobile photo booth by Kurt Nielsen Photography. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at sylvaniaareafamilyservices.com or by calling 419-882-8415.

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Toledo Opera Celebrates Carmen

Toledo Opera’s Carmen L-R: Pam Ulrich, Sue Scheib, and Margaret Baehren attend the dress rehearsal of Carmen on Feb. 5 at the Valentine Theatre.

L-R: Megan Kabour, James Norman and Kelly Wrobel-Kotchetov visit at the Toledo Opera Guild Luncheon.

Performer Christina Pier Cronin and Kevin Bylsma, of the Toledo Opera, enjoy the luncheon at Georgio’s held Feb. 6.

Alyson Cambridge lights up the stage as Carmen in the February performances at the Valentine Theatre.

Opera enthusiasts Kam and Scott Warner attend the festive gathering and dress rehearsal for Carmen at the Valentine Theatre.

Clare Smith Gorski and sister Amy Smith attend the event celebrating Carmen hosted by Megan Kabour and June Galvin. Tracy Bruning Boice and Rhonda Ball

Lisa McGowan and Shelli Jacobs are thrilled to celebrate sold out performances of Carmen.

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ADAM FINESKE

SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS The state of education in Sylvania Schools

In Sylvania, we believe that education drives the success of our local economy and quality of community. As Sylvania Schools Adam Fineske leads the way with positive and impactful learning experiences for our close to 7900 students everyday, we continue to strive to meet our mission: preparing students to be lifelong learners and engaged citizens. As the superintendent, I was honored to team up with Lourdes University President, Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek, to present the State of Education in Sylvania to close to 200 local leaders and business owners from the area at the February Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. My portion of the presentation highlighted not only the state of our school district, but also presented key information on what helps define a high quality K-12 educational system and proved the fact that education and the success of it is a shared responsibility with the community. Sylvania Schools remains the second largest school district in Northwest Ohio and the

second largest employer in Sylvania with over 850 employees on staff. That staff and the students they lead have accomplished much, from earning the State of Ohio’s Momentum Award for achieving all A grades in the area of student growth on the State Report Card for the third year in a row to boasting a 95 percent graduation rate with our graduating seniors on average earning over $16 million in college scholarships. We also continue to earn the Auditor of State Fiscal Accountability Award year after year. The pride in these accomplishments is even stronger because of the challenges we face in reaching them: state funding cuts, unfunded mandates, staffing shortages and an increase of school choice initiatives, just to name a few. We work hard to face those challenges everyday. Giving up or giving in is never an option. High quality K-12 educational systems demonstrate many strengths that we are proud to exhibit in Sylvania Schools. Those include a clear and shared focus, high standards and expectations for all students, effective school leadership, high levels of communication and collaboration, multiple measures to inform improvement, focused professional development, a supportive learning environment and lastly, high levels of family and community involvement. It’s that community involvement piece that we boast about, but always want to continue to build upon. How can you as a community member help us? We encourage you to join

with us to form school to community partnerships to facilitate access to communitybased programs and to ensure that families have resources to be involved in their child’s education. We also ask, when applicable, for you to help us establish school to business partnerships. These partnerships can provide student mentoring experiences, internships, and experiential learning opportunities. Lastly, nothing helps our kids develop into good

citizens like service learning. Any opportunities out there to continue to build these service led experiences for our kids are welcomed. The State of our Schools is strong right now, but we always strive to improve. Sylvania is known for our schools and quality of life and as a school district we thank you for helping and supporting us so we can continue to be one of the top fundamental drivers of success for our area! #SylvaniaWorks

Timberstone Library Dedicated to Boggs

Retired Timberstone Principal Jane Spurgeon joins current Principal Mike Bader, Superintendent Adam Fineske and School Board members Shannon Szyperski, Jim Nusbaum and Julie Hoffman along with Chris Boggs, fourth from left, to a ceremony honoring Eddie Boggs by naming the media center after him. Boggs, who passed away five years ago, had been the counselor at Timberstone Junior High School.

HOSA Students Qualify for States

New transportation director hired

Sylvania Schools Board of Education has approved Joe Beck as the new Director of Transportation. Beck will begin working for the district on Feb. 25. His extensive background in school transportation includes over ten years as the Director of Transportation for Bryan City Schools. He also worked in the transportation department for Stryker Local Schools as well as serving in the United States Navy

Reserves. Throughout the school year, Sylvania Schools has been working on improving efficiencies and standardizing processes to ensure that punctuality, route accuracy, and communication are at the center of all decisions. Beck’s leadership will be valuable for the successful implementation of continuous improvement throughout the department. Beck will lead a department that transports over 4,200 students daily to over 30 locations in Sylvania and throughout the Greater Toledo area. Additionally, this department coordinates the busing for all transfers and class trips during the school day as well as club and athletic trips after school and on weekends. Superintendent Dr. Adam Fineske said, “After an extensive search for a new director of transportation, we are excited to welcome Mr. Beck to Sylvania. We believe with his background, he will be an incredible asset to our transportation department and our overall administrative team.”

Due to the weather causing school cancellations at the end of January, many Kindergarten Information Nights at the elementary buildings were rescheduled. The evenings highlighted the online enrollment process, a typical day in kindergarten, important dates as well as vaccination requirements and information from the school nurse. Any parents who were not able to attend can find the enrollment information on the Sylvania Schools website, sylvaniaschools.org > “Enroll” (middle of

the main page.) The enrollment page is full of information parents need to start registering their child. Sylvania Schools is looking ahead to staffing for the next school year so they are encouraging parents of incoming kindergarten students to enroll online and select an appointment time by March 22. Each elementary page on the website has helpful informaiton about what to expect as school approaches. Parents can call Sylvania Schools Student Services with any questions at 419-824-8581.

The Southview band had 58 members perform in 53 events at OMEA’s Solo & Ensemble Contest. The students brought home 33 Superior Ratings and 18 Excellent Ratings. Congratulations to the following members: Lydia Applin, Nicole Arvanitis, Marilyn Bourell, DeNae Bumpus, Quinn Clum, Timothy Creighton, Amanda Cross, Adam Davis, Cody Dietrich, Kenna Edwards, Hannah Eggenschwiler, Manhattan Ethington, Jessica Fisher, Jay Forche, Elijah Harris, Becca Hassen, Josh Hershberger, Sarah Higginbotham, Michaela Hunt, Livie Johnson, Kyle Jones, Solim Kim, Erin King, Derek Koster, Samantha Krall, Matthew Ley, Joey Liber, Lydia Loch, Jacquelyn Long, Gabrielle Lowenstein, Sophia Manzella, Nick Marsalek, TJ Marsalek, Hannah Mehno, Ashley Mercer, Audrey Miller, Rachel Miller, Isaac Monnin, Natalie Nagel, Piper Nicely, Marissa O’Henry, David Oberts, Olivia Ramsdell, Julia Robinson, Owen Robinson, Lexi Salley, Madie Sayre, Derek Sherwood,

Colin Smith, Haley Smith, Alex Snyder, Cara Soli, Hadi Tafla, Lauren Welt, Sophia Wilson and Wesley Wineinger.

Landscape team members Casson VanDervoort, Chaise Brown, Melanie Grimes and Ryah Haidar have qualified for state finals. The girls will compete at state finals against 10 other teams April 4.

Countdown to Kindergarten at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is both a kindergarten readiness storytime for kids and a program to inform parents and caregivers of the skills that their children will need when beginning kindergarten. “Kindergarten is a big transition and this program will help parents and children know what to expect as they begin school,” said Nancy Eames, TLCPL Youth Services Coordinator. Activities include songs, stories, take home activity tips/ideas, activity

stations, free take home skill rings and safety scissors. The program has been made possible through generous support from the Library Legacy Foundation. The date for the program at the King Road branch is Wednesday, April 24 at 10 a.m. and for the Sylvania Monroe Street branch it is Monday, June 3, at 6 p.m. Class size is limited and registration is available at any branch or visit toledolibrary.org/kindergarten for more information.

Joe Beck

Southview junior and senior Med Tech students placed in the top three in their respective Regional competitions that were held at UT and Penta recently. They have earned the privilege of representing Sylvania Schools at the HOSA State Competition on April 9 and 10 in Columbus. Winners include Payton Chick, Jilia Pierce and Serena Ysassi-first in Public Service Announcement; Mariah Northington-first in Medical Terminology; Kaylea Evans, Zaayn Abuhassan and Ashraf Moussa-second in Creative Problem Solving; Sajad AlQuarishi, Sara Dobransky and Aaron Pfaff-second in HOSA Bowl; Skyler Knight -second in Health Career Photography; Shelby Rauh and McKenna Siefkersecond in Emergency Medical Team; Courtney Adlington, Cameron Garcia and Vanessa Lopez-third in Creative Problem Solving; and Sadeel Ally, Arianna Lanoce, Keelan Mills and Emma Rummell-third in Health Education.

Weather delayed kindergarten information nights rescheduled

SV band members bring home honors

Speech and debate students head to states

After competing for 3.5 months, 22 students have qualified to the state speech and debate tournament to be held at Jackson High School in March. Students will represent Southview in almost all categories including Dramatic, Humorous, and Duo Interpretation; Program Oral Interpretation, Informative Speaking, Declamation, Congressional Debate, and Public Forum Debate. Southview placed second overall in the Toledo district.

SV Landscape team to states

Library helps kids prepare for kindergarten

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Southview Athletes Commit to Play Collegiate Sports

The following Southview seniors sign letters of intent. Hailey Cramer will attend Lourdes University and has committed to play softball, Abigail Mann will play soccer for Lourdes University, Oliva Materni and Semira Neely will attend Owens Community College and have committed to play volleyball, Ryan O’Loughlin has chosen Alma College and will play lacrosse, Alex Saggese has committed to Lake Erie Collegeto play soccer, Brayton Schmidt will attend Capital University to play football, Josh Vaculik has chosen Adrian College and will play baseball, Emily Walkovich has signed a letter of intent to attend University of Akron for diving, Bailey Wietrzykowski will attend Albion College to play baseball and Alex Yarrito has committed to Concordia University to play football. The signing ceremony was held Feb. 13. Not pictured: Makenzie Ortman, who has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at BGSU, and Cameron Garcia, who will run cross-country for Lourdes University.

NV Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

The following Northview seniors sign letters of intent. Sammie Young signs to swim and play water polo for Gannon University; Abby Summers will attend The Ohio State University where she has committed to be a member of the dance team and Laura Berling will attend Franklin & Marshall where she will play squash. The signing ceremony was held Feb. 14.

Northview Athletes of the Week Named

Southview Names Athlete of the Week

Andy Wurster wrestles in the 126 pound weight class and last week notched wins over wrestlers from

St. Francis, Bowsher, and Waite. This is Andy’s second season wrestling competitively. Andy is 7-5 on the season and placed 6th at the Lake Invitational. Outside of wrestling, Andy is on the football team, a member of the Current Events club and has a 3.0 GPA. He is also pursuing his Eagle Scout ranking. Head Coach Brian Helminiak commented, “Andy’s hard work, dedication and no quit attitude has helped him earn two Varsity letters. We are excited to see what he is able to accomplish in his next two years at Southview.”

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In the Jan. 25 Springfield game, Northview senior Alek West became the latest member of the Northview Wildcats Boys’ Basketball 1,000-points club. In addition, he is currently the all-time leader in career assists, rebounds and steals at Northview and with this latest accomplishment Alek became the fourth boys’ basketball player in school history to eclipse 1,000 points. He is currently averaging nearly 22 points and 10 rebounds a game. Alek is also excellent with his feet, earning First Team All Ohio Soccer honors and he has been named to the United Soccer Coaches AllGreat Lakes Region Team.

Senior Grace Schlageter has been a member of the Northview Varsity Gymnastics team for two seasons. This year, she serves as team co-captain. At the recent Northern Lakes League Championships, Grace placed 10th on Vault, eighth on Beam, second on Floor and eighth AllAround. She earned First Team NLL Honors. In the fall, Grace plans to attend The University of Toledo and study Nursing. Congratulations to a hardworking gymnast who has dedicated her life to gymnastics! –Photos by John Crisman of AssetWare Event Photography

Student Art on Exhibit at Heritage Center

Whiteford art teacher Ani Geha places her students’ art work on the wall for the Heritage Center Museum’s Student Art Show. Each elementary school will host an open house for parents and friends,

Northview intern Molly Schroder gives Sylvan art teacher Julia Koralewski a helping hand while Sylvania Historical Village Executive Director Andi Erbskorn looks on.

Sarah Vanni, HillView art teacher, hangs her students’ weavings on exhibit for the month of February.

Highland art teacher Liz Schooner uses the display case for her students’ work.

Students Attend Rotary Lunch

Northview Principal Steve Swaggerty and senior girls basketball players Emily Barnhart and sisters Anika and Lily Sweeney join Southview class leaders Ella Schneider and Jeremy Davis, Southview Principal Kasey Vens and Sylvania Schools Superintendent Adam Fineske at the Jan. 24 Rotary luncheon at Highland Meadows.

NV/SV Students Honored by Chamber

L-R: Northview Principal Steve Swaggerty and Southview Principal Kasey Vens join School Board members Shannon Szyperski, Julie Hoffman, Vicki Donovan-Lyle and Jim Nusbaum, Treasurer Lisa Shanks and Development and Alumni Relations Director James Hall congratulate students of the month, Northview senior Patrick Andres and Southview senior Addison Perry.

SV Musician

Stranahan art teacher Kari Armstrong makes some last minute changes to her students’ display.

Student teacher Shelby Soss assists her practice teacher Tina Arndt display their Central Trail art students’ work.

Central Trail art teacher Tina Arndt looks over the art work created by fourth grade student Hannah Huff that was featured at the school’s open house on Feb. 13. Each Sylvania school will host an open house on Wednesday afternoons for families and friends during February and March.

Central Trail first grade art students John D’Amico and Elias Kujawski are eager to show their sculptures to their parents and grandparents during the Feb. 13 open house for their school at the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum.

Michaela Hunt is a four-year member of the alto saxophone section in the Southview Band. She is a section leader in symphonic band and multiple-year squad leader in marching band. Michaela has performed in professional recitals at UT and represented SV in the 2017 Ohio Masters of Music European Tour. Michaela earned a superior rating on her Class A alto sax solo. Director Alison Knowles adds, “Michaela is the kind of musician who is always looking for the next challenge, the next way to volunteer her time for band events, and always ready to help her peers with their music. On top of that, she does all of these things with a smile and entertaining approach.” Michaela plans to study computer science and music.

Writing contest offered

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is hosting the annual Writing Contest, with this years theme: “A Day with My #BFF” (Book Friend Forever). Students can choose a character and exploring their world or bringing that character into the student’s world. The story must be an original work, which comes solely from student’s imagination; it should include three parts – a beginning, middle, and end. There is a 500 word maximum and must be hand written or typed. Winners must have parent/guardian permission to receive prizes. Categories are K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 with prizes awarded in each grade category. Stories must be turned in by Saturday, March 23, to be eligible.

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Magliochetti leadership summit on ‘Innovative Entrepreneurship’ set Lourdes University’s College of Business and Leadership is hosting the 7th annual Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit, on Wednesday, March 20, 11:30 a.m., at the Sylvania Country Club. Featured speakers, Michael Gibbons, president & CEO of Mainstreet Ventures Inc., and Prakash Karamchandani, co-founder of Balance PanAsian Grille, will speak on innovative leadership. The Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit honors the work of the former CEO of the Dana Corporation. In 2010, his family established the summit as well as the Lourdes University Endowed Chair of Business and Finance in his memory. Today, the leadership summit is recognized as the Toledo region’s foremost event dedicated to realizing “Business as a Noble Profession.” Tickets are $30 per person/$300 per table for regular seating or $50 per person/$500 per table for preferred seating. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit picatic.com/JMMLS19 or call 419-824-3751.

Michael C. Gibbons

Michael C. Gibbons cofounded Mainstreet Ventures Inc. in 1981, along with Dennis Serras and Dieter Boehm. Mainstreet Ventures owns and operates 22 distinctive eateries in 14 cities across five states including Real Seafood Co., Ciao, and The Chop House.

Prakash Karamchandani

Prakash Karamchandani is the co-founder/CEO of Balance Pan-Asian Grille. With multiple locations, over 120 employees, and $8 million-plus in revenue, his business utilizes thousands of pounds of locally grown produce for its operations. Karamchandani has received several awards including being named one of Fast-Casual.com’s Top 24 Executives.

Black History month celebration Lourdes University and the Office of Multicultural Services and Diversity present the annual Black History month celebration, “The Stars Within Us: Black Excellence and the Arts” with special guest, spoken word artist Ed Mabrey, on Thursday, Feb. 28, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Franciscan Center Theater, 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. This year’s celebration will highlight the artistic achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP or for more information, contact Ashley Jackson at 419-517-8413 or ajackson@lourdes.edu.

Lourdes Student Honored at Chamber

Ed Mabrey

Suzanne and Alan Kirshner and Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek congratulate Sam Kirschner, second from left, who is the Lourdes student of the month. He is also a Southview High School graduate.

Lourdes fundraiser planned at bd’s Mongolian Grill

Ed Mabrey is a two-time Individual World Poetry Slam Champion. The first person of color to win the title, Mabrey continues to be an influencer in the performance arts community. An Emmy-nominated actor and national poetry anthology contributor, Mabrey has served as master of ceremony/host for over 600 events in the past eight years, and toured internationally holding performances and workshops at over 70 colleges and universities. Mabrey is an Ohio native, who now resides in Charlotte, N.C. For more information about Ed Mabrey, visit artistecard.com.

Eighth annual ‘Have A Heart Restock Drive’ will assist local pantries The Sylvania Franciscan Village will kick off its 8th annual “Have a Heart Restock Drive” on Monday, March 18, to supply personal care items to six area outreach pantries: Bethany House, Claver House, Helping Hands of St. Louis, Our Lady of Lourdes Outreach Soup Kitchen, Sylvania Area Family Services and US Together. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off unused personal care items in donation boxes on the campus of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania and Lourdes University, and at Sylvania Schools and local businesses. “It’s important to assist our local outreach agencies after the winter season when their supplies are often greatly depleted. All donations of unused personal care items go directly to the agencies and those they serve,” said Sophia Lloyd, SFV Director. The drive runs from March 18-28 with distribution of items occurring on March 29. Those wishing to make a monetary donation

can contact Sophia Lloyd at 419-824-3533. For more information, contact Laurie Bertke at lbertke@sistersosf.org, 419-824-3515 or visit sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org.

Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment, Inc. (S.A.V.E.) presents the following spring lectures in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. The lectures start at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. On Tuesday, March 26, the lecture is “Ecopsychology: From Nature As Other to Us As Nature” with Laura Rodriguez who earned a Doctor of Arts in Ecopsychology and Humanities from the Viridis Graduate Institute in Ojai, Calif., and a J.D. in

Environmental Law from Ohio State University. The Tuesday, April 16, lecture is “Pope Francis and the Monarch Butterfly: A Message from Creation” with Hal Mann, president of the Oak Openings Chapter of Wild Ones, a nonprofit engaged in education and action on the use of native plants. For further information on S.A.V.E. or upcoming lectures, contact Sr. Rosine Sobczak, OSF, at 419-824-3691 or email rsobczak@lourdes.edu.

Sylvania Franciscan Village

Formally established in 2009, the Sylvania Franciscan Village is comprised of the Sisters of St. Francis and all of their ministries. The SFV was formed to harness energies for the greater good and benefit of those who share the Franciscan mission. For more information visit sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org .

Sisters of St. Francis

Founded in Sylvania, Ohio in 1916, the Sisters of St. Francis live in the spirit of Francis of Assisi as joyful servants and messengers of peace, committed to works that reverence human dignity, embrace the poor and marginalized, and respect the gift of all creation.

L-R: Sr. Ann Carmen Barone chats with Dean of the College of Social Sciences Dr. Terry Keller and Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek at the 2018 mission trip fundraising event. Lourdes University’s Department of Campus Ministry and the Linking Interest, Needs and Knowledge student organization are hosting their 8th annual Mission Trips fundraiser Tuesday, Feb. 26, at bd’s Mongolian Grill, 5001 Monroe St., at Franklin Park Mall. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. This year’s guest grillers include Lourdes University President Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek, Vice President for Mission and Ministry Sr.

Ann Carmen Barone, OSF; Janet Eaton, Athletic Director at Lourdes University and Hanna McLaughlin, a Lourdes alumna. Tickets are $25 each for ages 11 and up and include one bowl of stir-fry, soup, salad, soft drink and tax (tip not included). Tickets for children ages 4-10 are $10 each. Tickets can be purchased in advance through Campus Minister, Laureen Knueven, at 419824-3765 or lknueven@lourdes.edu as well as online at picatic.com/lubd19.

March and April SAVE lectures announced

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BY MARY HELEN DARAH

I was in a library in Ann Arbor and found two books comically displayed next to one another. The first was “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” by Marie Kondo and the second was, “The Joy of Leaving Your Sh*t All Over the Place,” written by Jennifer McCartney. Thankfully, I decided to purchase the first, especially since I was painfully, smack dab in the middle of a major “right-sizing.” The thought of losing 1,200 square ft. and the realization that I would go from a modern-day closet to one built in the 1930s was traumatic. Apparently, in the homes of yesteryear, things like family and friends held more value (and space in the house) than areas to hold 32 sweaters, and two-decades worth of non-fitting jeans in varying sizes. I needed help. I knew going from a woman in constant search of car keys, a cell phone and a working remote to becoming a peaceful, calm minimalist wasn’t going to happen over night. I am sentimental as well as the only female heir of the family, which translates into being the “keeper of the crap.” I take this role seriously. So, when I am bestowed a large plate from great aunt Margie (who I barely recall), commemorating the founding of a church (which I have never stepped foot in), held in a city I couldn’t point out on a map (without an assist from Google), I graciously accept. Those days are gone, along with a few other constraining habits. The first thing I learned is that you cannot

tidy up a little every day or you will be tidying up for a lifetime. The process has to be a bit uncomfortable. Marie Kondo has you begin with clothing. She has her clients empty out every item from their closets and put it in one room. OK, I cheated with this demand because frankly if I put all my clothes in the middle of the room at once, it would be a fire hazard due to blocked exit ways. Instead, I categorized dresses, blouses, pants, play clothes (stuff I wear while at my Canadian home, usually attired with the design of least one large mammal) and accessories. This was overwhelming enough. How in the world did I acquire all this stuff? I took the author’s advice and got rid of anything that was torn, stained and didn't fit. I have a confession though, I still hung on to a few, “I know I can get into this if I give up

The Joy of Tidying Up vs. The Thrill of Holding onto your Stuff truffle fries and the second glass of wine” items. But the majority of adorable things that I can no longer zip and/or I experience labored breathing in, have been d o n a t e d to worthy organizations. I am happy to report that I am down to my last pile of items to go through. Let me tell you, it’s not an easy process but once you declutter and open a closet where you can actually see options, real wearable choices in front of you, the feeling is incredible. There are two things from the book, which also inspired a show currently on Netflix, that I found life changing. The first is to hold every item and ask yourself if it sparks joy. Mind you, if I were to do this with everything in my life, I would be left with my kids, family, friends, and one highly unmotivated, couchloving golden retriever. Doing this with inanimate objects however, helped me realize

Cheap AND Chic planned for March

If you love to shop, now you can shop till you drop on March 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Zepf Wellness Center, 2272 Collingwood. Eight local retailers including Ragazza, Sophia Lustig, Mode Elle, Vivian Kate, Bowinkles, Eden, Fiddlesticks, Meig and V Couture, will be on hand selling their chic designs for “cheap money.” The event supports the Zepf Center’s Don’t Skirt the Issue initiative in support of women’s recovery housing. Visitors will find designer looks at bargain prices in this once a year extravaganza from local retailers. “Where else can you see the best stores in NW Ohio under one roof,” said Deb Flores, CEO of the Zepf Center. “Zepf Center is pleased to host this annual event in support of women in recovery. We cannot keep up with the demand for recovery services but our collaboration here is just one more step in the

community coming together to combat the issues of drug abuse”. Meredith Sherman from Sophia Lustig added, “The local retail community has a long history of supporting local non-profit organizations in Toledo. We believe by collaborating with Zepf’s Don’t Skirt the Issue – Help campaign, we can begin a long term partnership raising money for a much needed cause”. Jane Wurth from Ragazza explained, “This event began after the economic downturn in 2009. Many of the local stores had purchased too much inventory and an idea was formed to develop a Cheap and Chic event. Most people love to shop and at that time they wanted a bargain. We combined the event with raising money for local charities and this year the event celebrates its 10th year of helping the community.”

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what I find truly valuable. Another thing Kondo asks you to do is to thank an unwanted item for its service and then release it. I know it sounds odd, but it made the letting go of a spontaneous purchase that still had the tags on it and great aunt Margie’s church plate seem less guilt laden. I am still a work in progress. I am not looking forward to the next steps of her “KonMari Method.” After, clothing, you tackle books, paper (I’m not sure how a cable bill has any hope of sparking joy), “komono,” which includes items in the kitchen, garage and bathroom and finally all sentimental items. It won’t be easy but I know the end result will be worth it. I will finally have the courage to toss the thing-a-ma-jig in my kitchen drawer that is supposed to do something amazing that I cannot recall, the how-to survive this and that books sitting on my shelf that I have not turned to in times of need and the abundance of other assorted items. A few things were made crystal clear going through this exhausting project. First, I need a twelve-step program when it comes to scented candles and dog toys. Second, truly, less is more. Most importantly, by decluttering my life I spend less time tidying and more time with my most valuable treasures...the people (and critters) I love.

Cancer survivors highlighted at art show

The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B, will present its seventh annual TVC Cancer Survivor Art Show on Friday, Feb. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition to the art exhibition, many of the cancer survivors will be present to share the stories behind their artwork. The scope of the collection includes a wide variety of art forms, with items such as glass mosaic, jewelry, knitting, collage, watercolor, ink and acrylics. Pieces range from contemplative to joyful and inspirational. The Victory Center hosts a free art therapy program for area cancer patients and survivors. The program, Healthy Spirit Art Therapy, is led by local art therapist, Areka Foster. The Art Show is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Call 419531-7600 for more information or to RSVP. Drop-ins are also welcome.

Stamp show to be held

The Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo will be holding its 95th annual stamp exhibition Feb. 22 and 23 at Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Road, Holland. The event will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The theme for this year’s show is the 100th anniversary of the “Fight of the Century,” the heavyweight championship fight between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard held July 4, 1919, at Bayview Park in Toledo. There will a commemorative cards and covers on sale to celebrate the event. The club will also remember the 125th anniversary of Tiedtke’s. From noon to 3 p.m., visitors can bring in their stamp collections and club members can give them an idea of value. There will be over 22 dealers in attendance and a kid’s area. The U. S. Postal Service will be on hand both days with a stock of current U.S. postal issues for collections. The Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo is a nonprofit. Admission to the show and parking are free and the hall is handicapped accessible. Visit toledostampclub.org.

Sylvania–Then and Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

As we continue west on Erie Street our next house that is 100 years or older is the fourth of six farmhouses that still exist on Erie Street between Monroe Street and Centennial Road. (I will do the Little Road farmhouse separate). Our subject property was originally part of the Charles and Sophia Mersereau farmland consisting of 80 acres, which they purchased in 1871 at the southeast corner of Centennial Road and Erie Street. They built their home on that property and raised their family and farmed the land. In 1913 they sectioned off a 5.30-acre parcel here along Erie Street, east of their home, for their son Fred H. Mersereau and his new wife Eva. Fred and Eva (Stair) Mersereau were married in 1911 and by 1912 built this catalog home where they lived and raised their family, including: Lenore, Mary, Doris, Charles, Gerald and Paul. The 1912 Montgomery Ward catalog page gives you an example of the kit homes that could be purchased at the time this house was constructed. Changes to the design could be made by the owner if they desired. In 1918 Fred H. Mersereau completed his World War I registration card and listed his home address as Sylvania-Metamora Road. He was 44 years old, a self-employed farmer and he listed his wife as Eva Susanna. In the 1920 census, Fred and Eva were listed living here in this home. Fred was listed as 46 years old, owned the home, free of mortgage and was listed as a farmer. Eva was 31 years old and living in the home were Lenora – 7 years old; Charles – 6 years old, Mary – 4 years old and Doris – 10 months old. The Mersereaus were still living here when the 1930 census was taken and they were listed as follows: Fred Mersereau – owned home valued at $6,000 – 56 years old – employed as an engineer at the stone plant; wife Eva was 41 years old and living at home was Lenora – 17, Charles – 16, Mary – 14, Doris – 11, Gerald – 6 and Paul – 3. In the 1940 census, the Fred Mersereau family was still living here. Fred was listed as 66 years old and working as a watchman in road construction. This census indicates that he finished school through the eighth grade. His wife Eva was listed as 51 years old and still living at home at this time was Doris – 21; Gerald – 16; and Paul – 13. Also living

there was their son-in-law and daughter, Gerald and Lenora Brown and their grandchildren James and Marilyn Brown. In 1941 the Mersereau family moved to 5655 Acres Rd. in Sylvania, and the following year they sold this house to Dr. Uriah A. and Ethel M. Cooke. Dr. Cooke was Sylvania’s local doctor from 1897 until he died in 1942. They lived in the big house on Main Street that is now the Heritage Center Museum, so we know that they did not live here on Erie Street and probably rented it out until they sold it in 1944. The owners listed after that included: 1944 – Ralph Frank and Aileen Frank 1945 – Lankford A. and Bernice Shanks 1964 – Lankford A. Shanks, et al 1969 – Douglas G. Shanks, et al 1983 – Harry L. and Marjorie McCrum 2007 – Harry L. McCrum 2010 – Fannie Mae a/k/a Federal National Mortgage 2011 – Todd A. and Stephanie Hendricks In 1983, Harry McCrum and his wife purchased the property. McCrum was an ordained minister, and while in Sylvania he served as the minister at the Sylvania Missionary Church. At the same time he served as the president of the Sylvania School Board from 1978 to 1980. Then he served as the assistant superintendent of Sylvania Schools from 1984 to 1989, and served as the superintendent of Sylvania Schools in 1989 for one year before retiring. Starting in 1988 the McCrum family split up the five acre parcel where this house sits and built homes to the east of the old farmhouse. In 1993, the Sylvania Township Trustees approved a zoning change request from Mr. and Mrs. McCrum from A-3 to A-4 with a Planned Unit Development. The Hidden Park subdivision was platted with nine lots and the large Lot A to the rear of all the lots. The old house at 8149 Erie St. became Lot No. 1 of this subdivision. The Toledo, Angola and Western Railroad originally owned a portion of the property that today is part of the Hidden Park subdivision, as far back as 1918, and they had a railroad right-of-way that ran up to Erie Street. In 1983, Harry and Marjorie McCrum had also purchased the 3.10-acre parcel that had been owned by this railroad company, and combined it with their 5-acre parcel, and then the Hidden Park subdivision was established. It was probably named this because there was a hidden park behind the lots along Erie Street.

SYLVANIA, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO; FROM FOOTPATHS TO EXPRESSWAYS AND BEYOND By Gayleen Gindy

8149 Erie Street

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VOLUME 7 JUST RELEASED JULY, 2018

The seventh of an eight volume set of history books about Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio was released by local author Gayleen Gindy.

VOLUMES 1-6

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JANIS WEB E R

THE MOUSE TRAP

Scams currently hitting hard

There are a few scams that are running around the country right now trying to take in the trusting and anxious users of PCs. Here’s one example; Your screen is Janis Weber filled with scary words that say if you don’t follow the instructions your computer will be wiped out forever. You touch one of the commands and you have triggered the scammer to begin the process of taking over your machine for ransom money. Another example is you get a phone call that says you are in danger of being arrested if you don’t confirm that you have not done anything wrong. You will confirm your social security number, address and more if the smooth talkers can get you to give more details. They are sweet, polite and forceful. Again, they will want money via a credit card or even your banking account information for an online check to them. Lastly, Google and Gmail are not shutting down as the rumor going around says. Pay some money to the scammers and they will help you move to a newer and greater browser and email. There are more scams out there. Every single one of these scenarios is fake. So what should you do? If something shows up on your screen, turn off your computer and reboot. If it is a phone call you are involved in, simply hang up. They will keep calling back for even a couple days. Stand your ground. Tell them you are recording this call or reporting it to the authorities. You could always use caller ID and not even answer the phone. They do

give up at some point. Annoying yes, but the hundreds of dollars they can take from you and the information, including your personal files, is well worth the inconvenience. In the past two months I have helped five of my regular clients get out of a scam, which is horrible. Do you keep a typed list of your user names and passwords on your computer? If the scammers get into your machine, that file is theirs. That is scary. Just think of the work you must do immediately to change all your accounts. Instead, save this information to a file to an external flash drive and only plug it in when you are updating the data.

Cutting the TV cable cord?

We all hate the high cable costs. But what are the options? I have gone over this before but let me touch on a few things before you do the deed. Most of us are spoiled with so many channels to choose from, even if they are not watched very often. We use the Wi-Fi in our homes to stream Netflix, Hulu and such. However, we don’t watch that exclusively. So now you want to get rid of cable TV and let’s say use YouTube TV. This is a wonderful service with 85 percent of the channels you like to watch. For now, Hallmark, QVC, The Cooking Channel and the Weather Channel are not available with YouTube TV. That is fine because you can find them elsewhere. Decision made. Now you are going to “stream” all your TV watching. Unless you pay for unlimited streaming you can accrue financial overages every month. So, you include the unlimited rate for $30 a month. If you save $100 by cutting the cord you will add on the unlimited streaming cost ($30) and YouTube TV cost ($40). So far you have saved $30 a month. But, how is your Wi-Fi speed and how fast is your Internet router? Oh no, more costs? There are other streaming services out there but be aware that sometimes they only accommodate one TV in your home. Even with multiple tv capability, you may need more data speed and maybe a more powerful router or even a cool system like Eero (check it out online) for around $400 to have your signal spread around evenly in your living space. Compare the options. Maybe, just keep cable and limit the channels? Decide how badly do you need to pay extra for hi-definition? Too many options!

Public Computer Classes

I will be teaching classes at the Sylvania Senior Center, whose phone is 419-885-3913. These classes are noncredit, and all are priced reasonably. Look for Word, Google Docs, iPad/iPhone, basic skills and Facebook. Check them out. The Senior Center newsletter is posted online with its current class schedule. If you have an idea for a class, let me know. If you prefer personal tutoring, that is my specialty. It’s just you and me. Call 419-3189112.

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I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including repairs, upgrades and general software or hardware issues. I can be your resident “geek.” I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge with years of experience. Give me a text or call at 419-318-9112. Don’t forget to sign up for my free newsletter at OhComputerTraining.com. Subscribers will get a copy of this article plus added hints, tips and trusted/valuable web-links.

BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER’S DATA TODAY! – Critical action! Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instructor. E-mail any specific questions or comments to JwPCtutor@Gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419-318-9112. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away.

Emergency Vehicle Technician of the year

Al Hasenfratz

BY MIKE JONES

When a visitor to the Sylvania Avenue fire station recently asked where he might find Al Hasenfratz, a firefighter pointed down a hallway and said, “Just go through that door. You’ll probably find him under that first big truck.” He wasn’t under the first big truck, but he had been. It is more usual than not to find Hasenfratz under a truck or at least poking at one at any one of the department’s four firehouses. The trucks are the fire department’s engines and emergency medical response vehicles. They are the responsibility of Hasenfratz and he takes it seriously. “The stakes are high,” he said. “We don’t have the option to say we’ll be out next week. Everything has to work and get us out to answer a call.” Hasenfratz repeated, “The stakes are high.” There is more than enough high praise for the level of ability and the work ethic of Hasenfratz from members of the Sylvania Township fire department, but he was also recently honored as the Emergency Vehicle

Technician of the Year. The annual award was recently presented by the national Fire Department Safety Officers Association at a symposium in Orlando, Fla. Among the attributes mentioned is that Hasenfratz has changed the “mechanic/firefighter dynamic” in the fire department. It may be difficult to measure than dynamic as it existed prior to Hasenfratz joining the department about 13 years ago, but he is very much a part of a team which operates throughout the day, everyday, to make sure all the pieces of apparatus needed by the department remains in top shape. His day begins when he picks up a van loaded with tools, tubes, hoses, belts, and other items, which he has come to learn, are the most likely to need replacement. He also grabs a laptop, which has a program that is constantly getting input from firefighters while on duty. If a door latch didn’t seem to close properly or if a check engine warning light came on, firefighters feed that into the program that Hasenfratz will use to prioritize the things he will have to tend to that day. In addition to the input from his laptop program, he often attends the daily morning briefing held between officers of the headquarters station and the command of the departments other fire stations. “It’s just another way of staying on top of what’s going on, how all the equipment is working,” he said. Al Conkle, the executive director of the Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians, said the extra steps taken by Mr. Hasenfratz are the reason he won the award this year. “Technicians who take care of emergency equipment recognize how important their jobs are. They’re good at it. But they chose Al as the one they want to be most like. They know his passion. They know, not just how good he is, but how dedicated and serious he is,” Mr. Conkle said.

Toledo Zoo plans job fair The Toledo Zoo will be hosting a job fair on Thursday, March 7 from 3-7 p.m. to fill more than 200 part-time and seasonal positions. The Zoo is looking to hire friendly, outgoing individuals with customer-focused attitudes to fill a variety of guest service positions. Join the team… everybody’s Zooin’ it! Job fair attendees are asked to park in the Anthony Wayne Trail parking lot, enter through the Zoo gates and follow the signs to the Malawi Event Center. Zoo parking and admission fees will not apply. Business casual attire is preferred. Attendees are requested to bring a professional resume or completed Zoo application, available at toledozoo.org/jobs<https://www.toledozoo.or g/jobs>. The last walk-in time will be 6:45 p.m. Most positions require a minimum age of 16, however, some require candidates to be 21 with a valid driver’s license. Those interested must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. Some positions may also require working in all weather conditions, the ability to stand for extended periods of

time and extensive walking on Zoo grounds. For questions regarding the job fair, email toledozoojobfair@toledozoo.org<mailto:toled ozoojobfair@toledozoo.org> or refer to toledozoo.org/jobs<https://www.toledozoo.or g/jobs> for specific details and position descriptions. The Toledo Zoo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Zoo offers discounts and coupons

Need an inexpensive yet entertaining activity to drive away the winter blahs? The Toledo Zoo is here to help with a half-off admission coupon. The coupon is available online at toledozoo.org now through Friday, March 1 and is redeemable on visits within the same time period. Guests must present the coupon (printed or digital) at the entry gate to receive the discount. The coupon is not valid with any other offers and does not apply to groups of 20 or more.

CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Sylvania among Ohio safest cities

The city of Sylvania has been recognized as the second safest city in Ohio by the National Council for Craig Stough Home Safety and Security. The only Ohio city ranked ahead of Sylvania was Brecksville. Following Sylvania were Solon, Seven Hills, North Ridgeville, New Albany, Avon Lake, Brunswick, Wickliffe and Springboro. To identify the safest cities in Ohio, the study reviewed the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics, which were for 2017. The study reviewed and ranked cities not just for Ohio, but for all fifty states. In all, a total of 7,639 cities around the U.S. were studied, with populations varying from 7,639 to 4,007,147. The study used two broad classifications of crimes: violent crime and non-violent crime. Violent crime involves force or the threat of force including murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Non-violent crime includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson, all without force or

MIKE JONES

TOWNSHIP TOPICS

Budget review earns praise

All of the Sylvania Township departments came in for praise recently when David Simko, township finance officer, briefly reviewed the year-end budget numbers at a recent trustees meeting. He noted that the revenue side of each years’ township budget is is pretty much set by the levies that support township operations, but that it is the expenditure side of the ledger that can be influenced by the managers and employee in each department. “I think the departments did very well,” he said, noting that each had stayed under 100 percent of spending allowed for in their budgets. He added that over recent years everyone involved, from overall administration, to department heads, to representatives of the employees have developed a relationship of trust. Simko said that keeping expenditures down is not only controlling large costs, but also keeping an eye on lower-cost items over the course of a year. The general fund last year spent about $1.56 million, or 78.1 percent of its budget; road and bridge fund spent $2.23 million, for 76.3

threat of force against the victims. Ohio crime statistics are significantly below overall U.S. averages. Ohio’s violent crime rate is roughly half the national average and is the 8th safest state in the U.S. Ohio is the 16th safest state for property crime. We are fortunate to live in Sylvania where crime rates are low. The violent crime rate is 0.317 per 1,000 residents. The property crime rate is 4.548 per 1,000 residents. I encourage you to visit the study website to review the study methodology and results for yourself. The address is https://www.alarms.org/safest-cities-inohio/ The low crime rates in Sylvania are attributable to several factors, including several social and economic factors. Also to be considered is the quality of our Sylvania Police Division, the services and programs it offers, and the professionalism of the police officers themselves. Sylvania has benefitted from the excellent leadership of our two most recent police chiefs. Chief Gerald Sobb served as Chief beginning under Mayor James E. Seney. Upon his retirement, I appointed Chief William Rhodus nine years ago, who is retiring this year at the end of March. I have appointed, and Sylvania City Council has confirmed, Frederick Schnoor percent, the police fund spent $7.32 million or 94.6 percent and the fire fund expended $8.06 million, 84.4 percent of its budget.

City of Sylvania Police Division Building as Sylvania’s next Chief of Police effective leadership of previous Chiefs Sobb and March 29, 2019. Mr. Schnoor is a longtime Rhodus, together with his own ideas for a member of the Sylvania Police Division, better, more modern and more responsive serving as a patrolman, sergeant and captain. Sylvania Police Division. He will bring the best programs and

Scouts Visit Sylvania Mayor

Graus Rehired

Daryl Graus, former manager of the Sylvania Township planning and zoning office, has been rehired to that position by the Sylvania Township trustees. He left the position in July to take a job as a planner with the Toledo Plan Commission. At the time, he said the offer seemed like something he should take, although the decision wasn’t easy. In August, trustees hired Karlene Henderson to manage the office. She had been law director of Perrysburg for about three years and prior to that had been an attorney in the Lucas County prosecutor’s office, often working on cases involving zoning issues. She resigned in January after having, unexpectedly, gotten a job offer from the city of Toledo law department. Township officials and Graus made contact and he chose to return to his former position. He joined the township department as an intern in 2008 and became a full-time employee the next year. He was named zoning enforcement officer in 2010 and manager of the office in 2012.

Pack 154, Den 2 Cub Scouts from Highland Elementary: Jon Butera, Ben Sprenger, Ryan Butera, Max Helfman and Sean Strait visit with Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough prior to the council meeting Feb. 4 to learn about his job. Their Den Leader is Kristal Helfman.

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SYLVANIA AREA CRIME REPORTS Criminal Damage Scott Korody, 6800 block Sylvania Ave., mobile home door screen damaged Saige Wherry, 5600 block Alexis Rd., vehicle damaged Identity Theft, William Eickholt, 7800 block Saltwood Ct., line of credit misused Peter Crawford, 5600 block Darnell Dr., identity theft Theft Stop and Go, 6400 block W. Central Ave., ATM machine stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central Ave., attempted theft of merchandise; arrest made Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto, 4800 block Holland-Sylvania Rd., vehicle stolen Janet Ware, 4600 W. Sylvania Ave., packages stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central Ave., merchandise stolen Margret Hopkins, 4600 block Corey Rd., cash stolen by fraud William Crown, 5700 block Eagle Trace Dr., packaged vacuum cleaner stolen from porch Thomas Deyoung, 7900 block Windmill Ct., credit card stolen by deception Walmart, 5800 block Central Ave., shoplifters arrested Justina Demecs, 4000 block Isadore Lane, stereo equipment, TV, laptop stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central Ave., attempted theft Brian Burke, 8800 block Kellie Lane, contractor accepted down payment and did not perform work Speedway, 5900 block W. Central Ave., cash stolen

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Target, 5200 block Monroe St., merchandise stolen by shoplifting Sami Hatoum, 6000 block Barkwood Lane, gift cards stolen From the Courts Assault Sarah Rohr, 2250 Perrysburg Holland, Maumee, $150 fine, 180 days, 167 days suspended Martel Gulley, 3129 Elm St., Toledo, $50 fine, 180 days, 158 days suspended Courtney McFarland, 5600 W. Alexis Rd., Sylvania, $100 fine, 90 days, 76 days suspended Shazonya Williams, 1045 Artis Place, Toledo, $100 fine, 90 days, 86 days suspended Breaking & Entering Theodore Twigg, 640 Quigley, Holland, $150 fine, 101 days Comply with Police Lucas Buck, 313 E. St. Clair, Swanton, $100 fine, 180 days suspended Credit Misuse Alicia Paquin, 4604 Nantuckett, Toledo, $150 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Disorderly Conduct Breonna Parson, 6955 Oakfield Dr., Toledo, $150 fine, 30 days suspended Marietta Jones, 219 Plymouth St., Toledo $200 fine, 30 days suspended Daniel Carrizales, 105 17th St., Toledo, $100 fine, 30 days, 25 days suspended Gary Deleon 3307 Warner, Toledo, $100 fine, 30 days, 29 days suspended Domestic Violence Glen Hanley, $100 fine, 180 days, 169 days suspended Drug Abuse Victoria Fitzgerald, 117 Fulton St., Wauseon, $100 fine, 30 days suspended Drug Paraphernalia Theodore Twigg, 10430 Airport Hwy., $100 fine, 4 days Drug Possession Christina Blake, 1725 Upton Ave., Toledo, $100 fine, 180 days suspended Theodore Twigg, 10430 Airport Hwy., $150 fine, 27 days Esiquiel Ramirez, 708 Alton, Defiance, $100 fine, 90 days suspended Endangering Children Nicole Herron, 5339 Fleet Dr., Toledo, $200 fine, 180 days suspended Forgery Michael Milligan, 3491 Country Road 5, Delta, $150 fine, 180 days, 159 days suspended Hit/Skip Logan Gray,165 Andrus Rd., Northwood, $100 fine, 30 days, 28 days suspended No Operators License Travis Bell, 5121 Secor Rd., Toledo, $100

fine, 180 days, 150 days suspended Obstructing Derek Corder, 42212 Royal Lane, Clinton Twy., Mich. $100 fine, 90 days, 72 days suspended OVI Joshua Luce, 2205 S. Chrissy Rd., Monclova, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Thomas Brennan, 108 S. Monroe St., Blissfield, Mich., $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Sarah Rohr, 2250 Perrysburg Holland, Maumee, $525 fine, 180 days, 170 days suspended Jennifer Gray, 6326 Garden Rd., Maumee, $850, 180 days, 150 days suspended Nicole Herron, $375 days 180 days, 174 days suspended Megan Rankin, 1635 S. McCord Rd., Holland, $525 fine, 180 days, 170 days suspended Michelle. Belcher, 3615 Waldorf Dr., Toledo, $850 fine, 180 days, 150 days suspended Spencer Keefer, 20482 US Highway 20, Fayetteville, $375 fine, 180 days, 174 days suspended Steven Spurling, 3867 Sylvanwood, Sylvania, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Terrance Piriczky, 4125 Wise St., Northwood, $850 fine, 180 days 170 days suspended Derek Corder, 42212 Royal Lane, Clinton Twp, Mich., $1625 fine, 180 days Martha Gysan, 3162 S. Byrne, Toledo, $850 fine, 180 days, 57 days suspended John Waltzer, 2605 Michael Ln., Maumee, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Billy Schroeder, 2039 Sudbury Dr., Holland, $375 fine, 180 days, 144 days suspended Physical Control Benjamin Roschmann,1200 County Road F, Swanton, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Brian Lavalley, 6514 Cornwall Ct., Sylvania, $525 fine, 180 days, 170 days suspended Reckless Operations Malcolm Jamison, 1330 Eastgate, Toledo, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended Theft Daisha Williams, 117 E. Woodruff, Toledo, $150 fine, 90 days, 88 days suspended Michael Milligan, 3491 Country Road 5, Delta, $150 fine, 2 days Michael Hay, 531 S. Detroit Ave., $200 fine, 180 days, 114 days suspended Courtney Kwapich, 1322 N. Michigan St., Toledo, $100 fine, 180 days, 169 days suspended Christina Blake, 1725 Upton Ave., Toledo, $100 fine, 90 days, 79 days suspended Shytia Jackson, 820 N. University, Toledo, $100 fine

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Salmon Smith, 639 Avondale Ave., Toledo, $100 fine, 90 days 86 days suspended Alicia Paquin, 4604 Nantuckett, Toledo, $100 fine Matthew Fonseca, 111 Summit St., $100 fine, 180 days, 168 days suspended Theodore Twigg, 640 Quigley, Holland, $150 fine, 180 days, 115 days suspended Theodore Twigg, 640 Quigley, Holland, $100 fine, 62 days Theodore Twigg, 10430 Airport Hwy., $150 fine, 4 days Salmon Smith, 639 Avondale, Toledo $100 fine, 90 days, 56 days suspended Barry Bigelow, 114 Woodstock, Holland, $100 fine, 180 days, 179 days suspended Terry Irwin, 1711 Roycroft, Holland, $75 fine, 90 days suspended Duane Trouten, 150 Dorinth, Toledo, $100 fine, 90 days, 80 days suspended Jeremy Willis-Drake, 4850 Airport Hwy., $300 fine, 180 days suspended Darryl Amaya, 340 S. Reynolds Rd., $100 fine Shawn Siskin, 248 Poinsetta, Toledo, $100 fine, 90 days, 85 days suspended Manuel Alarcon, 840 W. Elm St., Wauseon, $100 fine Raynesgua Glasgow, 9641 Oak Shadow Ct., Holland, $100 fine, 180 days suspended Justin Berry, 5303 Riviera, Toledo, $50 fine, 90 days suspended Christopher Gibson, 1211 Ewing, Toledo, $100 fine, 180 days, 147 days suspended Kimberly Fullard, 1122 Country Creek Lane, Toledo, $400 fine, 180 days, 179 days suspended Trafficking John Key, Jr., 6765 Shadowcreek Dr., Maumee, $250 fine, 180 days, 120 days suspended Trespassing Theodore Twigg, 640 Quigley, Holland, $150 fine, 90 days Michael Condon, 1621 Colleen, Toledo, $50 fine Unauthorized Use of Property Michael Hay, 134 Sunset Blvd., $100 fine, 30 days, 24 days suspended Steven Spangler, 6364 Glenhurst Dr., Maumee, $50 fine, 30 days suspended Rachal Clemons, 1000 Harding St., Defiance, $100 fine, 30 days, 25 days suspended Violation of Protection Order Chaz Schezzer, 2520 Haysler Rd., Toledo, $100 fine, 90 days, 32 days suspended Violation of TPO Christopher Gang, 2927 E. Lincolnshire Blvd., $100 fine, 180 days, 150 days suspended

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Betty DuBois

kids’ activities when they were growing up, never missing a school event or ball game. Dick was an avid golfer and longtime member of Sylvania Country Club. He was an ardent Notre Dame football fan and enjoyed attending many games over the years. He was a faithful member of Christ the King Catholic Church where he enjoyed giving of his time in any way he could. Dick is survived by Kathy, his wife of 58 years; children Matt (Donna), Tom and Sarah. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Beverly Conklin, and infant son, David. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at Ebeid Hospice Residence for the compassionate care they gave Dick in his final days. Special thanks also go to Mike Stockner and Tom Farmer for generously chauffeuring Dick to lunch, cards, Saturday morning Mass and breakfast over the past three years.

Betty DuBois, age 72, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 8, 2019. Betty was born April 10, 1946, in Toledo, the daughter of the late George and Florine Shipper. Betty was a 1965 graduate of Lake High School. Later in life, she attended Stautzenberger College and received her associate’s degree in business in 1991. On October 28, 1967, Betty married the love of her life, Floyd, and shared 40 years together until his passing in 2007. Betty was a sales clerk in JC Penney’s shoe department for over 30 years. After retirement, she continued her love of customer service and sales assistance at Big Lots. In her spare time, Betty enjoyed spending time with her family. She adored her grandchildren. Any opportunity spent with them was cherished dearly. Betty is survived by her children, April (John) Jeffers and Kelly (Dan) Overfield; grandchildren Trinity Jeffers, Teagan Jeffers, Lauren Overfield, Riley Overfield, and Zachary Overfield; siblings George (Marilyn) Shipper, Ann (Bob) Kulla, Joyce (Ted) Whitaker, and Mary (Tim) McGrew; many nieces and nephews as well as her loving dog Zoe. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Toledo Humane Society. Condolences may be left for the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

volunteerism through church. Laura is survived by her children Scott Young and Lisa (Tom) Rainey; mother, Beverly Mayfield; granddaughters Grace and Kate Young, Sierra and Breck Rainey; siblings Cheryl (Don) Derrig and Larry Mayfield, as well as several cherished cousins, nieces and

nephews. Laura is preceded in death by her father, Harold Mayfield, and son Greg Young. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Stephen Lutheran Church or Messiah Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left for the family at walkerfuneralhome.com.

Laura Young

Laura L. Young, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2019. Laura was born June 8, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Harold and Beverly Mayfield. Laura was an East High School graduate; she lived a short time in Michigan, before moving to Toledo, Ohio, to start her family. She stayed home to raise her children but eventually she continued her love of education and service working as a paraprofessional with Toledo Public Schools until her retirement in 2014. Laura was known as a woman with a beautiful heart and soul. She volunteered her time and skills throughout her entire life. As a young mother she was very involved in both Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. Her faith and church were an important part of her life and she spent countless hours involved in one way or another; singing in the choir, making meals, quilting and going on retreats. Camping was a favorite activity with her family and later in life with friends from church. Laura was a social butterfly and loved being with people; whether it be a Bunco group, a dining group, planning lunch dates or trips with friends or family—she was always on the go. She had an unspoken gift when it came to finding and wrapping the perfect gift and loved finding a bargain. At home in any kitchen-her expression of love through home-cooked meals was extended through quality time with family and even passed on in moments of

Richard Hoppe

Richard D. Hoppe, age 86, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on Feb. 11, 2019, at Ebeid Hospice Residence. He was born on April 23, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, to Walter and Louise (Benore)

Hoppe. Dick attended Ladyfield Catholic School. In 1950, he graduated from Central Catholic High School where he excelled at baseball. He went on to attend Duke University where he studied business administration and played catcher on the baseball team. After eventually graduating from the University of Toledo, he served in the U.S. Army for two years and was honorably discharged. In 1958, Dick joined Stranahan Harris & Company and began a successful 47-year career as an investment broker. He retired from the former A.G. Edwards & Sons in 2005. Dick married Kathleen A. Billisitz on May 7, 1960, in South Bend, Ind. Together they raised three children; Matthew, Thomas and Sarah. Dick was very supportive and interested in his

W ORSHIP D IRECTORY

Christ Presbyterian Church 4225 Sylvania

(corner of Sylvania and Talmadge)

Times of Service: 8 a.m. Chapel 10 a.m. Sanctuary

419-475-8629 ~ cpctoledo.org

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

7800 Erie, Sylvania, Ohio 419-885-1551 Times of Service:

8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary

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Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 W. Central 419-531-4236

Times of Service: Sundays, 8:30, 9:45, and 11 a.m. Details at epworth.com

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St. Michael’s In The Hills Episcopal Church 4718 Brittany 419-531-1616

Times of Service: Sundays, 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

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Zion Lutheran Church

8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267 734-856-2921

Times of Service, Winter Schedule Adult Bible Study @ 9 a.m. Sunday School @ 9 a.m. Worship Service @ 10 a.m. Winter Hours begin Sept. 10

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Television producer Eric Kripke to Local musicians travel to Japan appear at the Toledo Museum of Art Violinists Virgil Lupu, director of Forte Music School, and Bogdan Berindean, assistant director, spent the month of January touring Japan with the Hollywood Festival Orchestra. During the 27day tour they traveled to 21 cities, including 3 islands. There were 14 sold out concerts, playing famous movie theme soundtracks. The Hollywood Festival Orchestra is a 36member group that has been touring extensively nationally and internationally for decades in countries like China, Japan, and the U.S. Lupu is the lead 1st violinist and soloist of the orchestra and Berindean is the principal second violin of the group.

Spring 2019 tree, shrub, and garden sale

The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting orders for its tree, shrub and garden sale. Mail-in, drop-off, and online orders will be accepted until April 1. This year’s sale features new, larger trees including Tulip Poplar, Red Oak, River Birch, Princeton American Elm, and Serviceberry. Also available are Norway Spruce, Concolor Fir, and American Arborvitae as well as fruit tree seedlings, a backyard habitat seedling

packet, and several other shade trees and flowering shrubs. Native seed packets are available for purchase, including wildflowers and grasses collected locally. Other items for sale include 55-gallon rain barrels, compost bins, marking flags and tree shelters. Visit Lucas SWCD’s website, LucasSWCD.org or contact the office at 419893-1966.

Gramz Flowers

The Toledo Museum of Art is hosting a conversation with television writer, director and producer Eric Kripke on Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m. This free event will take place in the Peristyle. Kripke will share stories of his creative inspirations growing up in Sylvania and Toledo as well as behind-the-scenes accounts of his successful work in the television and motion picture industry with WGTE producer and on-air host Haley Taylor. Kripke created the hit series “Supernatural” about two brothers’ personal battle against demons, poltergeists and other phenomena, and he served as the show’s primary showrunner for its first five seasons. “Supernatural” currently airs on The CW Network and is now in its fourteenth season, earning the title of longest running sci-fi series in American history. In addition to “Supernatural,” he created the television series “Revolution” and “Timeless,” both of which aired on NBC. Kripke also wrote and produced the 2018 hit feature “The House with a Clock in Its Walls.” He will show clips and outtakes from

“Supernatural,” many of which feature Toledo references, as well as an exclusive preview of his forthcoming series “The Boys” for Amazon Studio. Kripke graduated from Sylvania Southview High School in 1992 and from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 1996.

Library book sale planned

Friends of the Library hare hosting a book sale, March 7, 4-7 p.m., March 8 and 9, 9 a.m.4 p.m, at the FOL Book Center,1301 N Reynolds Rd. Prices are $1 hardcover, trade paperback, CDs and books on tape, $ DVDs and books on CD, $.50 Pocket paperback, VHS and LP records, $.25 magazines, children’s paperback, single records and cassette tapes. On Saturday, there will be an $8 bag sale. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Library and help support Library programs such as the Children’s Summer Reading Challenge and Authors! Authors! For a full list of book sale dates visit toledolibrary.org/booksales or call 419-2595455.

BUSINESS CARDS

Vintage and Farm House Design

Open Market Thursday ~Sunday / Jan 24 ~ 27 Call for hours

419~260~3681 419~882~3032

4507 Holland Sylvania ~ Toledo Ohio

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Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday

Doors Open at 4 p.m., Lightning at 6:15 p.m., Series at 8 p.m.

BINGO

Holland Gardens Hall 6530 Angola Road, Holland 419-866-9485 / 419-474-4619

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UPCOMING ISSUES First March: Issue Date: Tues., Mar. 5 Deadline Fri., Feb. 22 Mid March: Issue Date: Tues., Mar. 19 Deadline Fri., Mar. 8 First April: Issue Date: Tues., April 2 Deadline Fri., Mar. 22

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NEW PRICE!

WATER LOT IN BRIDGECREEK

52 acres of outstanding recreational property in Western Lenawee Cty, MI. Has woods, water, low land, native grasses, tillable land. Within a few miles of several lakes. A property of this caliber is hard to find and price is only $4,000 per acre. Call Larry at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3645

5060 Olde Mill Ct. ~ $254,000 Room to roam in this 3,000+sf Sylvania home w/ 4 beds and 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. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group

2822 Joelle Dr., Sylvania Twp. ~ $299,900 Charming updated home in the heart of Jamesford Woods. 1st floor den, beautiful hardwood floors, family rm. w/fireplace. Outstanding updated island, eat in kitchen w/dining area 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

9252 N. Pond Court, Sylvania ~ $323,900 Beautiful like new sprawling 4 bed, 3 full bath ranch w/ bsmnt. on the water in Bridgecreek. Super neat open floor plan with lots of windows overlooking pond. Huge island kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless appliances & 2 pantries. Nice master suite. 3.5 car garage. Located on quiet cul-de-sac street. Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates

WOODSTREAM FARMS ~ NEW PRICE!

STONYBROOK ~ 3 CAR GARAGE!

NEW HOME IN OLD TOWN SYLVANIA

52 ACRES ~ W. LENAWEE CO. MI

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

9090 Stonybrook Blvd. ~ $309,000 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

PARK PLACE ~ FREE-STANDING VILLA

BUILDABLE LOT ~ REDUCED!

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. 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

LOOKING FOR CLASS “A” OFFICE SPACE? LIBERTY SQUARE BUILDINGS I, II & III AFFORDABLE OFFICES FOR LEASE

Liberty Square Buildings 1, 2, 3

4149, 4159 & 4169 N. Holland-Sylvania Sylvania Twp.

Monthly rent includes: * Water, gas & electric * Janitorial service * Conference rooms * Storage space

*Beautiful Landscaping *Backyard Pergola *Spacious Parking lot *Friendly Staff

Check out the space available on officespace.com

Liberty Square Partners, LLC. • Bobbie Ziviski – (419) 885-1988 libertysquare123@gmail.com

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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; full bsmnt! Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates

And When it Snows, We Remove It!

Call Me about My area CoMMerCial listings Gary A. Micsko CCIM Senior Associate Industrial Properties

For more information on area listings, visit rkgcommercial.com or call 419.290.8644

SERVICES MICHAEL AND PAT JOHNSON Experienced Hair Dressers now designing at Christine’s Hair Designers at Saxon Square, Sylvania. Appointments available Monday - Saturday Call Michael at 419-343-0445 or Pat at 419-343-7447

PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps

TOM’S PEST CONTROL Holland, Ohio

419/868-8700 www.citytermiteandpest.com

HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

NEW LISTING Bar/restaurant, west Toledo Owner retiring after 20 successful years wants to sell! Turnkey. For full info call today! Call Ed Weaver Allyn James Real Estate Group 419/262-0894

FT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with experience, non-profit youth substance use prevention, serving the Sylvania community. EOE For more information 419.283.7168 or ctorrey52@gmail.com or www.sylvaniascat.org Send resume and cover letter to ctorrey52@gmail.com by March 1st

CHILD CARE

NANNY LOOKING FOR A NEW FAMILY Need to follow teacher schedule. Experienced, medical background, references. Part time OK. Debbie, 734-847-2463

BRG PAINT & WALLPAPER Painting - Paper Removal - Wall Repair Wallpapering since 1986 References - Insured - Reliable Free Estimates Brian 419-297-9686

Little Miracles Montessori School is looking for part-time substitute teachers. Call Michelle for interview 419-517-1789 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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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY RESOURCE CENTER

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to TBI survivors, caregivers and family members.

Hours: Mon - Thurs 10 AM - 4 PM 7430 W. Central Ave. Suite C Toledo, OH 43617

419-214-0555 • tbirc.org

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CONEY ISLAND AND DINER 419-866-6660 Formerly Known as House of Omelets

1801 N. McCord Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43615 Sandwiches

Sand. 3.87 Hamburger 1/2 lb Burger 5.77 Cheese Burger 4.07 Mushroom Swiss Burger 4.57 Grecian Burger 4.57 Bacon Cheese Burger 4.57 Chili Bean Burger 4.17 Pizza Burger 4.57 Patty Melt 4.37 Chicken Breast Sandwich 4.57 Fried Fish Fillet Sandwich 4.27 Tuna Melt 4.37 B.L.T. 4.07 Grilled Cheese 3.27 Classic Club 6.77 Reuben 6.57 Veal Sandwich 4.97 Philly Steak Sandwich 6.37 Fresh Turkey Breast 5.27 Tuna Salad Sandwich 4.37 Chicken Salad Sandwich 4.37

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Two Eggs, Homefries, Bacon or Sausage & Toast Two Eggs Omelet, Homefries & Toast Two Pancakes with Bacon or Sausage French Toast with Bacon or Sausage

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