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Red Bird Walk and Wonder

Norah Milanes and Audrey and Aaron Kusma are enthralled with the art in the River Centre Gallery.

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Screen Gems

Executive Director at Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Michelle Sprott and her son Ben enjoy the free Meijer Movie Night.

Dream Car

Lilian Eighmey wishes for a BMW of her own one day but for now a miniature version will do.

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Alateen Meeting An Alateen meeting for children and teens ages eight and up who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use is held Sunday nights from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Call 419-537-7500 for more information. Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. Contact Marie Ready at 800-272-3900 or mready@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer aquatic exercise for survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. It is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group Dance Class Toledo Ballroom offers a weekly Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group dance class for adults every Thursday night from 7-8 p.m. Class admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple. No registration or partner needed. For information, visit toledoballroom.com or call 419-690-3897. Beginner Tai Chi Classes Beginner Tai Chi classes will start on Thursday, July 6 from 1-2 p.m. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Tai Chi classes consist of slow movements that use

EVENT SUBMISSIONS gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength. Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m.-noon, followed by educational speakers from noon-1 p.m. Call 419-865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com. Cancer Support Group A cancer support group meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Mercy Health St. Anne Hospital, second floor Cancer Library. Open to patients, family, and caregivers. Call Marilyn at 419-8650659 or Laura at 419-754-1277 for more. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., in the volunteer office. Contact Stoney at 734-635-1392, email stoney1g@aol.com or visit foodaddicts.org. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich., offers God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m. Impact Fitness (Formerly Elevate Nutrition) Impact Fitness (formerly known as Elevate) offers Zumba, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Cardio Drumming, Impact (high intensity), Impact Dance and much more. Check out their Facebook page or call 419-517-7080 for schedule and hours. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Weekly Thursday meetings for fun, food and

Items must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Email information to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. Please include a phone number in case more information is needed. friendship from 9:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. Playdates and an Executive Mommas’ group for working mothers is offered. For information, visit motherscenter.net or connect with them on Facebook. Nar-Anon A 12-step Program for families and friends of addicts, meets on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at Unity of Toledo, 3535 Executive Pkwy., and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Ln. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Call 419-885-4421. Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the second floor, Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For more information, call Roger Augustyniak at 419-346-2753 or Ernie Spohn at 419-344-9830. REFIT®GreaterToledo Fitness Classes REFIT® is a cardio-dance program that engages the whole person - body, mind and soul. Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednesday evenings

from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Epworth UMC, 4855 W. Central Ave. FREE childcare is available. First class is FREE. Call 419-450-1606, or visit REFITGreaterToledo.com. Second Thursday Monthly Luncheons Second Thursday monthly luncheons are held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Church Hall, 740 Superior St., Toledo, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $9 for the meal. Dine in or carry out available. For more information or to order, call 419-243-9189. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ Chapel, 7240 Erie St. 419882-0048. T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meets the first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734-847-6366. TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Rd. Meetings are held Mondays from 9-10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 419-478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated. The Toledo Area Genealogy Society Meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Monday of the month through June in Wright Hall at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit rootsweb.ancestry.com/~toags/ for info.

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September 11 Memorial Ceremony 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

•Brown Bag Book Club, 12:30-1:30 p.m. King Road Library Mondays through July 17 Marathon Classic presented by Owens Corning and OI. LPGA golf tournament Highland Meadows Golf Course

•Father Jim Bacik Lecture ‘Pope Francis and His Critics on Justice Issues,’ 5:30-7 p.m. Franciscan Center Tickets are $10 per person in advance and $15 at the door. For more information or to buy tickets, ereiter@sistersosf.org, 419-8243533 or visit sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org.

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What Do I Do with All These Photos? With Karen Lucas, 2-3 p.m. King Road Library Overwhelmed by the number of photos you have? Need guidance on how to sort, organize, or digitize your memories? Join Karen Lucas, who will share ideas for what to do with photos, rethinking photo albums and what is displayed in photo frames and where to store digital photos. Register. •Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m. The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call the Victory Center at 419531-7600 for details. •Book Bites, 4-5 p.m. Sylvania Library

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Kindergarten KickStart! Storytime, 6-7 p.m. Sylvania Library Do you have a child starting kindergarten in the fall? Attend Kindergarten KickStart to help prepare both you and your child for success in school. Register. 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

Mercy Health Music under the Stars presented by The Andersons Toledo Zoo, 7:30 p.m. Free concert by the Toledo Symphony concert band presented with support from Welltower, Inc., Taylor Automotive Family, and Buckeye Broadband. For more information visit toledozoo.org/concerts.

•July 24 Dig With Us at Fossil Park!, 5-6 p.m. Meet at Fossil Park Join your fellow amateur archaeologists for a great time! Wear comfortable working clothes, roll up your sleeves, and discover a night of fun with the Sylvania Branch Library! Registration now open.

•July 24 •Robin Echols Cooper, Storyteller, 10-11 a.m. Sylvania Library •ADA Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Toledo Zoo Learn about services and products available to those with disabilities at the information fair organized in partnership with The Ability Center. TuTu Classic Golf, 1 p.m. shotgun Stone Oak Country Club Golf outing to benefit Toledo Ballet toledoballet.net

•July 25 Labyrinths & Mazes, 6-7:30 p.m. Sylvania Library •Garden Tour Series: 10:30 a.m. Toledo Zoo Discover ways to invite important pollinators into your garden. Learn information about how cultural practices, plant diversity, flower color and season of bloom play a part in attracting these important insects and animals into your garden. Separate fee. Tour is rain or shine. Visit toledozoo.org/gardentours.

•July 26 Digitize It & Preserve It! 2-3 p.m. King Road Library Explore the digitization and conversion tools at King Road! Learn about the tools in the Make U Space that will allow you to preserve and convert your photos and files. Staff will demonstrate various tools and demonstrate how to store items in various digital formats. Registration begins 7/12.

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•Outside the Box, 2-3 p.m. Sylvania Library We’ve got a room full of cardboard boxes of all sizes, and stuff you can use to decorate them. What do you think you can make with them? Robots? Tunnels? Towers? Registration now open. •Body Art, 6-7 p.m. Sylvania Library Henna is a plant used for centuries to create intricate temporary body art. Get your own henna design as you learn from the artist about its fascinating history. Register.

•July 27 Preschool STEAM, 4-5 p.m. Sylvania Library Preschoolers and their families are invited to have fun at the library with hands-on and engaging science fun.

•July 28 Yark Subaru Rock ‘n’ Roar Toledo Zoo It is the summer’s wildest dance party for the 21-and-over crowd! Yark Subaru Rock n Roar is also supported by Hollywood Casino Toledo and Kroger. Guests must be 21 and over with valid ID.

•July 27-29 Rummage Sale Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday when all items will be half off and clothing is $2 per grocery bag.

•July 28-29 Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. St. Elias Orthodox Church Search for quality items at great prices. Contact elaina524@gmail.com or call 248229-4430 for more information

•July 30 Mercy Health Music under the Stars presented by The Andersons Toledo Zoo, 7:30 p.m. Free concert by the Toledo Symphony concert band presented with support from Huntington, Welltower, Inc., Taylor Automotive Family, and DANA. For more information visit toledozoo.org/concerts.

•Aug. 1 Northview Class of 2018 Senior Picnic, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Centennial Terrace Northview Seniors can enjoy food, cornhole, a photobooth, hula hoop competitions, prize drawings and the music of DJ Javier. Fee for Northview seniors, as well is swimming at Centennial Quarry during the day. Call 419349-2150 or ksoldner@bex.net for more.

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•Aug. 8 •Aug. 1 •Cupcake Wars, 2-4 p.m. Sylvania Library Create your own gourmet cupcakes with a variety of toppings and compete for 1st place in our version of the hit show Cake Wars. Grades 6-12. Register

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Boomers Resource Network, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Uncle John’s Pancake House 3131 Secor Rd. The topic: ‘New Orthopedic Stuff’ will be presented by Tim Ryan, President, Ryan’s Pharmacy.

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

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The Sounds of Freedom, 1-3 p.m. The Lathrop House Harroun Park on Main Street This celebration of freedom features the Toledo Symphony Youth Quartet & the

Toledo Symphony School of Music along with historical innterpreters and reenactors, the 5th United States Colored Troops Co. C and more. Tours of The Lathrop House are from 3 to 5 p.m. 24th Annual Library Village Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Library Village More than 100 households have participated in the past. Admission is free and there is no rain date. Library Village is bound by Lewis, Sylvania and Eleanor Avenues and Jackman Road. •Preschool Dance Party, 2-3 p.m. Sylvania Library Parents and children will be sure to have a blast at this dance party! We will supply the music, while you supply your dance moves! Wear your best dance outfit and end SRC 2017 with a great time! Register.

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Buckeye Broadband’s Wild about Art, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Toledo Zoo This unique show will feature nearly 100 local and regional artists with various mediums on display along with painting demonstrations from African elephants and white-cheeked gibbon artists in residence. In addition, there will be entertainment from the Toledo Symphony and Toledo School for the Arts; interactive activities such as origami, glass flameworking demonstrations from Toledo Museum of Art and a large children’s art zone in Nature’s Neighborhood.

Art Hour, 2-3 p.m. Sylvania Library

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

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contacting Julie by Monday, Aug. 7 at 419466-9701 or e-mail at sjpereus@att.net.

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

•Aug. 16 Book Bites, 4-5 p.m. Sylvania Library

Young Film Makers, 4-5 p.m. Sylvania Library •Boomers Resource Network, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Uncle John’s Pancake House 3131 Secor Rd. The topic: ‘Food and More Food,’ will be presented by Mary Bilyeu, Food Editor, the Toledo Blade

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•Aug. 11

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A Morning Under the Big Top Centennial and Brint Roads Experience the new edition of the Kelly Miller Circus as we fill your day with an exciting learning adventure. Witness the circus being set-up through a free tour. •The Kelly Miller Circus, 4:30, 7:30 p.m. Centennial and Brint Roads After you watch the set-up, come watch the show sponsored by the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club. Pre-event tickets are available at Metamora State Bank and Sautter’s Market, or online at kellymillercircus.com. •Sylvania Women’s Connection West, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St., ‘Wholly Toledo’ is the topic of the August luncheon featuring Elissa Schmidt from Taste of Toledo, who has unique gifts and gift baskets for every occasion. The speaker is Jennifer Botkin, from Winchester, Ind., and her topic is ‘Jump for Joy.’ The cost of $13 is all inclusive. Reservations can be made by

Boomers Resource Network, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Uncle John’s Pancake House 3131 Secor Rd. The topic: ‘The Ins and Outs of Broadcasting,’ will be presented by Jerry Anderson, Channel 11

•Aug. 19 •Aug. 21 Glimpse the Eclipse, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sylvania Library

•Aug. 24 Father Jim Bacik Lecture ‘Pope Francis and His Critics on Sexual Issues,’ 5:30-7 p.m. Franciscan Center Tickets are $10 per person in advance and $15 at the door. For more information or to buy tickets, ereiter@sistersosf.org, 419-8243533 or visit sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org. •Sunset Serenades Concert Series: Dylan and Shawn, 7 p.m Nederhouser Community Hall Deck Enjoy the concert with refreshments provided by Oakleaf Village. Parking for non-residents is $5 per car, while Sylvania School District residents park for free. Contact Jennifer Barry at jbarry@olanderpark.com or 419-882-8313 ext. 1000 for information.

Your Go-To Event: Get a piece of the pie at Pizza Palooza

Morgan Montrie takes a bite of pizza while Kaitlyn Eckel, Maeve and Makenna Montrie look on during last year’s event.

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izza aficionados will not want to miss the 7th annual Pizza Palooza where the question of who has the best pizza in northwest Ohio will be answered. The event, hosted by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, will fire up on July 21, 5-11 p.m., and July 22, 4-11 p.m., at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. A crowd of over 12,000 guests is expected, and it will help a favorite pizza restaurant. Eight vendors including Amie’s Pizza Factory, Bambino’s Pizza & Subs, Cameo Pizza, Charlie’s Homemade Pizza, J-Cups Pizza and Subs, Jet’s Pizza, Mama Mary’s and Vito’s Pizza and Subs are vying for the coveted Best Pizza Restaurant

in northwest Ohio title. The new Hydration Station will keep attendees cool, local bands will entertain and the Kid’s Zone will satisfy the little ones with numerous interactive activities. It won’t cost a lot of dough for the event that will make you say ‘cheese’ and pepperoni. Admission is $6 per person for adults, $4 for children, ages 5-12 ,and free for kids, ages 4 and under. Pizza by the slice is available for $1.50-$2 with the option to purchase whole pizzas. Advance tickets are available at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce office, located at 5632 N. Main St. For additional information, visit sylvaniachamber.org.

Sylvania resident’s research is published David Garner, Ph.D., founder and administrative director of the River Centre Clinic and president of the River Centre Foundation, staff members Julie Desai, Meggan Desmond and Amy Good and Jack Wohlers of the Centre Syracuse and Buffalo Centre for Eating Disorders have recently published an article in the Annals of Nutritional Disorders & Therapy. Titled “Nutritional Rehabilitation for Eating Disorders: River Centre Clinic Program Description,” it was published on May 18. “This paper points out the benefits of our program and the benefits of structure in the nutritional rehabilitation program as it relates to an eating plan for those with eating disorders,” he stated. This paper describes the River Centre Clinic’s approach, which “is designed to temporarily remove decisionmaking associated with eating and relies on a set of rules for starting, maintaining

and stopping eating designed to override the complex physiological and psychological cues that disrupt normal eating among those with eating disorders.” Garner has a strong academic background that shaped his commitment to doing research as well as his dedication to an evidence-based approach to therapy. He noted, “This approach helps us to actively determine the effectiveness of what we do.” Garner works closely with the River Centre Clinic staff who also subscribe to the importance of research. Each patient begins his or her program completing the Eating Disorder Inventory originally developed in 1983 by Garner. This tool employs a self-report measure useful for screening, assessment and treatment planning as well as a research tool for assessing treatment outcome. It is one of the most commonly used for research purposes according to Garner.

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

LUNCH is served from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. TUESDAY EVENING DINNER served from 4:30-5:15 p.m., $7 per person; reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before BILLIARDS: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; COMPUTER LAB: open when classes are not in session; OPEN GYM: open when classes are not in session; QUILTING & SEWING: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-noon, weekly; WOODSHOP: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3 p.m., weekly; WOODCARVERS: Tue, 3-6 p.m., weekly Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 07/19 Movie Day: 1-3, monthly, RSVP weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30 10:30-11:30, weekly, * 07/27 Podiatrist: by appt. Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, Duplicate Bridge: 1-4, weekly weekly, * 07/28 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly 07/20 Book Review Group: 3rd Thu Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, 2-3, monthly weekly Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, 07/31 Euchre: Mon & Fri 12:30-2:30, weekly weekly 07/21 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly 08/01 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, Thu 8-12 noon, weekly weekly Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 07/24 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & 11:30-12:30, weekly,* Thu 8-12 noon, weekly 08/02 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Strength Training: Mon & Thu Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* 10-11, weekly, * Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, BP Clinic: Alt. Mon 11-12:30 weekly,* Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 08/03 Spanish Club: 1st Thu 1:30-3, 11:30-12:30, weekly, * monthly 07/25 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar 08/04 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, Art Studio: Tue & Fri 9-11, weekly weekly, * 08/07 Strength Training: Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* weekly BP Clinic: Alt. Mon 11-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 11:30-12:30, weekly,* Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: 08/08 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Tue 3-4, weekly, * Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Cinema Studies: 5:30, with Dr. Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, Jan Wahl, call for details 10-11, bring your own Intro. to Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays supplies! 6-7, * Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 07/26 Party Euchre: Wed 10-12 noon, 11:30-12:30, weekly,* *Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter.

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“I am extremely proud of the River Centre Clinic staff. They understand the importance of, and have tremendous respect for, research. They also know the value of collecting really good data, which ultimately leads to the improvement of individual treatments,” he said. Garner also had two papers published in 2016. “Psychotropic Medications in Adult and Adolescent Eating Disorders: Clinical Practice Versus Evidence-Based Recommendations,” was published Feb. 1, 2016, in the Eating and Weight Disorders Journal in Switzerland. “The Disconnect Between Treatment Outcome Data and Reimbursement for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa” was published April 6, 2016, in the International Journal of Psychiatry. According to Garner, there had been little or no research reported on the overuse of psychotropic medication prior to his report, which showed that medication typically used in clinical practice is not supported by research. The study was based on a survey of over 500 patients. The second 2016 paper was written to point out the gap between research on variables associated with eating disorder treatment and the insurance company formulas used for reimbursement. “Outside of the mental health world, insurance coverage is driven by advanced analytics and data. However, for the treatment of eating disorders, actual data associated with short- and long-term

David Garner, Ph.D. outcomes are used,” he said. Over his career, Garner has published 180 articles and seven books. “This research helps us to improve the quality of care, and it enables us to modify what we do, based on our findings. It also increases the base of knowledge for all of us in the field. I feel very strongly about the importance of advancing knowledge.”

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Ground broken for new Chabad House

Shmoul and Mushka Matusof, Raizel Shemtov, Marcia and Peter Silverman, Dr. Steve Rubin, Andrea Jaye, Gary and Andrea Delman, Rabbi Yossi Shemtov and Don Solomon participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new Chabad House.

Members of the board along with Chabad House Director Rabbi Yossi Shemtov and his wife were on hand to break ground on Sunday, July 9, for a new Chabad House at 2729 King Rd. in Sylvania Township. The new 8,000-square-foot building, designed in part by Dwight Gillian of Architecture By Design, will be constructed by Kevin Romano of Romano Builders. A six-month completion date is anticipated. Along with the generous support of members of the Jewish community, additional funding for the project was arranged by Roy Hutchinson of Signature Bank. “We are so fortunate to be able to be building this facility, which will accommodate the many programs we have found to be needed,” Rabbi Shemtov said. “We are building a beautiful home for God. Here, children will find acceptance in a welcoming place with a loving and accepting environment.” The building has been designed to accommodate the varied programs offered

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Toledo native and nationally renowned performer and choreographer Julie O’Connell will conduct a master tap class at Toledo Ballet on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. The fee is $20 and all intermediate and advanced level tap students are welcome. Toledo Ballet is located at 5327 Monroe St. next to Hobby Lobby. Visit toledoballet.org to register. O’Connell has trained well-known actors and performers from New York to Los Angeles, including Drew Barrymore, Christina Applegate, Alyson Stoner and Katie Holmes. Her credits include the original Los Angeles company of ‘42nd Street,’ ‘Pennies from Heaven,’ ‘Electric Boogaloo,’ and numerous television shows. She will also join the Toledo Ballet’s faculty in the fall when she will be teaching tap and jazz.

Olander Sunset Serenades return

Thanks to a community grant from the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation of $1,000 and a $250 donation from Oakleaf Village, The Olander Park System’s popular summer concert series will continue this summer. Concerts will start at 7 p.m. on the Nederhouser Community Hall deck. Parking for nonresidents is $5 per car and free for Sylvania School District residents.

Refreshments are provided by Oakleaf Village. This year’s concert series features Dylan & Shawn on Aug. 24, and Mikes with Mics on Sept. 14. An October concert is planned with entertainment to be determined with details on TOPS website as they become available. Contact Jennifer Barry at 419-882-8313, ext. 1000, or jbarry@olanderpark.com for further information.

Mercy Health Music Under the Stars, presented by The Andersons, feature concerts by the Toledo Symphony Concert Band, part of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Concerts are held at the Zoo’s Amphitheater Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The theme for the July 23 program is World Tour, 2017! and the July 30 program is Made in America.These events are free and open to the public. The Amphitheater opens for seating at 6:30 p.m. Parking is free for zoo members. For non-zoo members, parking is $7, and $15 for buses and campers. TARTA will be offering its “Music Under the

Stars Shuttle” once again for those wishing to participate in the Park-N-Ride service. Patrons are to arrive at any TARTA Music Under the Stars Shuttle Park-N-Ride location at 6:30 p.m. for a direct round-trip ride to the Toledo Zoo’s Broadway entrance. Bus fare is $1.25 per person each way (60 cents for Seniors 65+ and Medicare card holders) and is payable before each trip to and from the zoo. The shuttle will leave the zoo 20 minutes after the end of each concert. Park-N-Ride locations include Sylvania-Centennial Terrace and ToledoFranklin Park Mall.

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at the Chabad House including multiple rooms geared for children with special needs and rooms for classes and other activities. Since its beginning in 1987, Chabad House, an educational and Judaic resource for the Jewish community, has grown considerably. Chabad is the parent organization to Camp Gan Israel, a fourweek summer day camp, The Jewish Learning Institute, Lights of Shabbat, the Tefillin Club, Hebrew classes and, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, the Friendship Circle for children with special needs and Gan Yeladim preschool and kindergarten. There are thousands of Chabad Houses around the globe. Chabad, which means wisdom, quite often literally makes a home for its center of learning and Jewish outreach in a residential house that has been converted into a Shul, office space and program areas. The first Toledo Chabad House was on Secor Road before moving to Nantuckett Drive in 1997 and to the King Road location in 2014.

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Pain management practice has new medical director Pain management specialist Dr. James Otting, in practice since 2011, has assumed the medical directorship of Aspen Grove Pain Management, 7575 Secor Rd., Lambertville, Mich. Dr. Otting is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as interventional pain medicine. “This is an excellent opportunity for me and for my staff to offer compassionate and comprehensive pain management care for our patients,” Dr. Otting stated. Otting, a Sylvania resident, said his practice is open to patients in southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio. “We deliver a fully comprehensive approach to treat pain,” Otting reported. “We have many ‘tools’ in the ‘tool box’ and employ a variety of protocols, procedures and therapies, tailoring treatment plans to meet the needs of individual patients,” he explained. According to Otting, his comprehensive approach to treating pain incorporates several modalities including medications, injections, physical therapy and pain psychology. Physical therapist Sean Chester and pain psychologist

Dr. Glenn Swimmer can be part of the treatment protocol. “We are also looking at biological procedures such as stem cell therapy, as well,” he said. “We carefully monitor the use of opioids and other pain medications, but they can be part of the treatment plan too.” Otting continued, “We have a full spectrum of equipment including the General Electric Fluoroscopy system, which is a special form of X-ray targeting the spine as well as live ultrasound for exact guidance of musculoskeletal injections. Our goal is to treat pain so patients can increase their activity and lead a normal life. We offer interventional treatment for treating the source and not just the symptoms.” Otting, a 1998 graduate of Central Catholic High School, earned his undergraduate degree in bioengineering and chemistry from The University of Toledo and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Ohio, now UTMC, in 2006. He and his wife are Toledo natives and Dr. Otting said he is pleased to be practicing where he grew up.

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Sofo Foods Corporate Office at 4444 Bennett Rd. Sofo Foods, one of the largest ethnic food distributors in the county, recently added nearly 75,000 square feet to its local warehouse and distribution center. Along with the purchase of the former Cooper-Smith Advertising headquarters, located at 4444 Bennett Rd., the company added 9,000 square feet to its corporate headquarters. The $8 million expansion was completed at the end of June and includes a new cooler

dock, dry storage and 18 semi dock spaces, doubling the current number of semi docks in operation. The expansion will lead to the creation of up to 100 new jobs for the local and surrounding communities. Family-owned and operated for over 60 years, Sofo Foods supplies a variety of food products to all types of restaurants and pizzerias in over 22 states.

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Personal Trainer joins local fitness studio Travis Reynolds has joined the physical training team at Pfitz Studio, owned by Dan Pfitzer at 4029 West Central Ave. Reynolds earned his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree in exercise physiology at The University of Toledo. Last year, while working on his master’s degree, he served as an intern at the studio. During this time, he worked on a specialty piece of exercise equipment, a balance stick using balls inside a tube filled with water. Reynolds used the research he completed for his master’s thesis. The product is now available for use with clients and for sale in the studio “This is just a great place to be,” Reynolds said. “Dan and all of the other personal trainers focus on a holistic approach and look for innovative ways to deliver our service. And we make our sessions fun.” According to Pfitzer, who has been in the same location for over 30 years, he can boast

a 100 percent success rate whether his clients are looking to get in shape, lose weight or for help with low back pain. He attributes that success rate to several factors. “We communicate with each client talking about his or her expectations and set goals. We also assess strengths and weaknesses and do a needs assessment with an emphasis on core muscle diagnosis,” he said. “Then we design the correct program for each individual.” Reynolds, who is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist, noted that the Pfitz Studio is not like the typical gym. “We customize each program. Everybody we see comes from a different place,” he stated. Adding, “There are so many facets to what we do from balance to strength training. We also encourage our clients to keep a positive mindset so the workout challenge continues to be fun as attested by our clients.”

The ESCU Federal Credit Union officially merged into Glass City Federal Credit Union July 3 after the membership of ESCU FCU held a vote. All ESCU FCU assets and liabilities have been transferred to Glass City Federal, and the nearly 800 ESCU FCU members have become members of Glass City Federal. While both credit unions are financially sound with a strong capital base, Glass City

Federal’s field of membership and full array of accounts and services provides even greater efficiencies for the new ESCU FCU members. Glass City Federal President and CEO Mark Slates stated, “We are pleased to welcome ESCU FCU members into the Glass City Federal family.” He added, “We look forward to providing our extensive member benefits to these new members and their families.”

ESCU and Glass City Federal credit unions merge Ina Tuschman, center, works with the balance equipment while balancing on a medicine ball as Travis Reynolds, left, and Dan Pfitzer, right, her trainer, look on.

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Sylvania Area CIC updates a path for future

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New associates join Hires Dental Care Mary Karina Dostie, DDS

Jaslynn Kalsi, DDS

Hires Dental Care announced the addition of two new associate dentists to its Sylvania Avenue practice. Both Dr. Mary Karina Dostie and Dr. Jaslynn Kalsi joined the dental practice on July 5. Dr. Dostie received her Doctorate Degree in Dentistry from the University of Michigan, where she also obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree. She majored in Spanish, which she speaks fluently, and studied abroad at the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. Her vast community involvement often revolves around those who are disadvantaged, as well as children. Dr. Dostie has organized several outreach events at local underserved elementary schools to teach students and teachers about oral health awareness. Dr. Jaslynn Kalsi received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University

of Michigan. She attended the University of Florida for her undergrad studies and received a bachelor of science degree in biology. Dr. Kalsi spent two years at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Comprehensive Care Clinic where she provided comprehensive treatment planning and dental care to patients. Her role also included internal rotations to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and the Dentistry Emergency and Urgent Care Clinic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to welcome Drs. Dostie and Kalsi to the practice,â&#x20AC;? said J. Eric Hires, DDS, who opened the practice in 1974. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have a great passion for dentistry and their knowledge and patient-centric focus will be a wonderful fit with our experienced team.â&#x20AC;?

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Kripke Enterprises, Inc., an American nonferrous scrap metal brokerage headquartered in Toledo, announced the acquisition of aluminum coil distributor Mid-South Aluminum, Inc. based in Jackson, Tenn. In 1995, Alan Sallee Jr. established MidSouth Aluminum specializing in the sales and distribution of coil and accessories to the gutter and downspout industry. In 2008 Mid-South expanded into wide width coil. Today, MidSouth Aluminum is one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Aluminum Coil distributors for home building, sign & lighting manufacturing, outdoor sheds, and patio enclosures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked with Alan and his team for over 20 years, and I felt this was the right time to join forces. With this acquisition, and Alanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership and expertise KEI will quickly move further into the aluminum finished goods supply chain,â&#x20AC;? said Matt Kripke, president Kripke Enterprises, Inc. & Mid-South Aluminum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sale of my company was a hard decision, but I am excited to grow Mid-South, and KEI complements our business and culture. With the support of KEI, Mid-South

CMU students begin rotation in northwest Ohio

This March, in light of the closures of established primary care training programs in northwest Ohio, The Toledo Clinic and the Central Michigan University College of Medicine announced a new partnership that will renew the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connections with future physicians. As part of the CMU College of Medicineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comprehensive Community Clerkship Program, medical students began a sixmonth rotation in July with established primary care physicians in northwest Ohio.

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Trevor Bates, D.H.Sc., AT, was named Vice-President of Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty at Mercy College of Ohio. He comes from Heidelberg University where he has served for 10 years in various positions, most recently as the Associate Dean of Health Sciences, Chair and Program Director of Athletic Training with academic rank of Associate Professor. Prior to Heidelberg, Dr. Bates served as a faculty member, coordinator of clinical education and clinical Athletic Trainer at his alma mater, Millikin University.

Kripke acquires Mid-South Aluminum

The health and vibrancy of any organization relies on regularly reviewing the mission, vision and goals. The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation has served the Sylvania community in a number of ways, including funding utility projects, providing business loans, and community grants with the ultimate goal of supporting the Sylvania School District. That goal has not changed, but the board felt it was time to reevaluate how the organization focuses that effort. Attracting businesses to Sylvania continues to be high on the SACIC priority list and looking at new strategies for attracting and retaining commercial enterprises is one target. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important we look to the future,â&#x20AC;? said Sylvania Township Administrator John Zeitler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done great things in the past. We can build on those successes and move forward.â&#x20AC;? The strategic planning process involves the SACIC executive committee and is facilitated by Ted Long. Two planning sessions have resulted in clarifying SACICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future role and objectives in the community. Further planning will produce concrete actions that will move the organization forward.

The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation continues to update and refocus its mission for the Sylvania community. Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough is pleased with the results so far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the third planning process I have participated in with SACIC, and each time new ideas and new initiatives have been proposed to make Sylvania a better place. The mission has evolved from earlier years when building utilities to open up new sites was the focus. Today redeveloping existing sites and attracting new businesses is where we are headed.â&#x20AC;? For further information on SACIC, including how to become a member, visit the webpage at sylvaniaareacic.org.

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Here are some Google hints you may have not heard of. This stuff is just fun. I bet you try at least half of these. 1. Type weather or movie followed by a zip code or city and state to Janis Weber display current weather conditions or movie theaters in your area. For example, typing weather 84101 gives you the current weather conditions for Salt Lake City, Utah. Typing movies 84101 gives you a link for show times for movies in that area. 2. Pull up the definition of the word by typing define followed by the word you want to define. For example, typing define bravura would display the definition of "bravura". 3. Enter a full phone number with area code to display the name and address associated with that phone number. 4. Enter the airline and flight number to display the status of an airline flight and its arrival time. For example, type Delta 123 to display this flight information if available. Google can also give a direct link to package tracking information if you enter a UPS, FedEx or USPS tracking number. 5. Translate text, a full webpage, or search by using the Google Language Tools. 6. Add fileType: to your search to display

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results that only match a certain file type. For example, if you wanted to display PDF results only type dell xps fileType: pdf. This is a great way to find online manuals. 7. Use the Google Search engine as a calculator by typing a math problem in the search. For example, typing 100 + 200 would display results as 300. You can even speak these commands to Cortana if you have Windows 10. 8. Quickly get to a stock quote price, chart, and related links by typing the stock symbol in Google. For example, typing msft displays the stock information for Microsoft. 9. Group your search query for an exact match by surrounding what words you want as an exact match with quotes. For example, if you are searching for computer help, better results are returned if you surround the search with quotes: "computer help". 10. If your results have keywords you are not searching for use a minus sign. For example, if you are looking for computer help but do not want pages containing "Windows" type "computer help" - windows. 11. Google is capable of understanding the * wildcard in a search. For example, you could search for fastest* in the world to find results like “fastest birds in the world,” “fastest cars in the world,” and “fastest aircraft in the world.” 12. Visit Google Local, enter the area you want to search and the keyword of the place you want to find. For example, typing restaurant at the above link would display local restaurants.

I will be teaching MS Word Basics on August 22 and 23 (1:30-3:00 p.m.) at the Sylvania Senior Center. Call 419-885-3913 at the Center to register. There is a small fee. No experience is necessary. Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and more will be offered starting on September 6 at the Eberly Center on the campus of UT (free parking). The fall schedule will be posted on my website as soon as the schedule is set (OhComputerTraining.com). No experience is required. Call 419-530-8570 to register for classes at UT. If you prefer personal tutoring; that is my specialty. It’s just you and me. Contact me personally for patient / knowledgeable tutoring at 419-318-9112.

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

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THE ITALIAN GARDENER

One of my favorite online photos, and I use it periodically in newsletters, is of a young girl in a cool cotton sundress, sitting on a bench (likely in grandma’s garden) reading a big picture book on her lap. She Rick Cozza looks so contented, like Edith Ann on ‘Laugh-In’, just whiling away the afternoon in the shade of her temporary, yet miraculous, summer home. Couple that with poet Henry James’ comment of, “Summer afternoons . . . the two most beautiful words in the English language.” These descriptions give us a good idea of just what we should be doing in our summer gardens (or in your yard if you can’t yet call it a garden) in mid July, and what to expect from your yard right now. Take a walk with me around your yard, and do the same later on your own, after you finish reading your Sylvania AdVantage. Note that the flush of growth in spring and early summer on the shrubs and trees is slowing as the days get hotter and drier. This is not a good time to prune, since shrubs and trees will be soon setting their buds for fall, which contain next year’s growth. Wait to prune until after leaves drop in fall or before leaf-out in spring. If you have a springbloomer like Lilac or Crabapple, wait until just after flowers fade in spring. This is a great time to throw a little allpurpose fertilizer around your shrubs, to reward them for expending all their energy this spring. Fertilize a bit heavier after leaves drop in fall. Also fertilize the annuals you planted in beds or pots now. They should have had plenty of rain these past two weeks, and can use a

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business? I can customize a class for your staff. I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including repairs, upgrades and general software or hardware issues. I can be your resident “Geek.” I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge with years of experience. Give me a call at 419-318-9112. References and rates are always available upon request. Don’t forget to sign up for my Free Newsletter at OhComputerTraining.com. Subscribers will get a copy of this article plus added hints, tips and trusted/valuable web-links. Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT. All classes are offered though the Eberly Center with free parking. Email any specific questions or comments to JwPcTutor@Gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419-318-9112. Public Classes are listed on her website: OhComputerTraining.com. The classes at UT offer inexpensive and offer lots of patience. Call 419-530-8570 to register. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away. boost. Do it as you walk. Do you have perennials that come back every year? Not enough of them? Take a trip to the nearby garden center and ask about its perennials. Stokes Asters and Coneflowers for sun and Very Cool Hostas (not ugly green and white ones) for shade. Ask and shop, just like you do for a new shirt. Varieties are breathtaking. Do you have a place for the little girl in the online photo to sit in the shade and while away her vacation? A visiting granddaughter? Do you have a place to sit in the shade and lose yourself in a Tom Clancy novel? That is what mid July is all about, and if you don’t have such a place, call someone to help you create one. Remember the line from the old poem that, ‘Mr. Lizaaaard is out in the yard!’ So should we all be on a Sunday afternoon in July, in the shade. As we walk around the front walk, this is the time to order your fall tulips and daffodils, which we all kick ourselves for not doing every year. I do not recommend the pre-packaged little bags, since they are already drying out in some wholesaler’s warehouse. I order mine by mail from a very creative New England/ Holland-importer called Colorblends, which puts together multi-color bulbs that bloom at the same time, such as purple/orange or red/pink. Significantly cool! But they put out their catalogue now (colorblends.com). Are you satisfied with what you see in the yard? I have had more calls this year than ever from people who say that, “It’s just tired, overgrown, not pretty anymore, etc.” Maybe we’re finally reaching these folks, in that it’s your yard, your sanctuary, your haven. It should be lovely when you pull into the drive, provide a haven on those ‘summer afternoons’, and give you the rest and nurturing that comes from communing with God’s great world. As we finish our July walk, do you now have some work to do? Don’t let July get away from you!

It’s movie night in downtown Sylvania

Jessica Madison, Betty Bassett, Richard Maneval and Sandy Blanchard of McCord Road Church offer water, popcorn and children’s books to people attending the movie.

Before the movie starts, Justin Contreras enjoys a train ride with his children, Emaree and Jayce.

Tiffany Fuller and Brandon Knope of Meijer set up their table.

Conductor Terry Roberts takes happy youngsters for a spin on the J.R. Express.

A large crowd gathers to enjoy the Meijer free movie night featuring ‘Despicable Me 2’ and family fun including a bouncy house, face painting and more. The event was hosted by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce on July 6, in downtown Sylvania. –by Mary Helen Darah

Sarah Best of Heartland at ProMedica Flower Hospital put her booth in order for movie night.

Colton Bailey and his mother, Ashley, wait patiently for the movie night festivities.

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I have always loved art. I began drawing at age 5. I love to draw people and express their emotions. I had decided that art would be a hobby until my oldest son died in a car accident on his way to work. He was 19 years old. After that you re-evaluate your life. At first, I used my art as a healing therapy but I was convinced to take it a little further. I finally displayed my work, which scared me to death. My work was well received and it was a very positive experience. I found a way to express what I had going on inside and found some sense of peace. I do many commissioned portraits. Some portraits are of people's loved ones that have passed on. That truly motivates me. I feels like I'm doing something meaningful to help. Portraits are a wonderful way to honor and also remember the ones we love.

My first venture into plein-air painting took place in 1964 at the age of 15. I still recall the painting: a small watercolor of a red brick house on a cloudy summer afternoon. Many years have passed and I have painted hundreds of plein-air watercolors and oils since then, but I still recall the day, the special light, temperature, sounds, and even some aromas associated with painting each of them. Plein-air can be a total sensory experience. I still paint in my studio, of course, but I much prefer nature’s studio. It’s all there, outdoors, in all of its beauty with all of its challenges. There’s no guesswork about color, light, shadows, reflections, mass or detail. It’s all right in front of you, waiting for you to observe, translate and spontaneously record.

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Brandon and Leigha Murphy and their children Athena and Alexander enjoy the music of Bob Stevens and John Evarts in the Eddie Boggs Park.

Makenna Larimer looks on as her mother, artist Jennifer, talks about her work with Kate and Bernie Fagen.

Ian Sutherland-Gorsha, Brandi Kroetz and Cody Winter talk with artist Tina Wagonhauser in the Back Alley Gallery adjacent to TK Lane’s.

Darlene Johnson looks over the stone and crystal jewelry created by Stacy Sprung-Spinazze on the Harmony in Life porch.

Mary Kay, Rick and Matt Comes wait for their table and to sample the UpSide Brewery's Red Bird Amber Ale at J&G's Pizza Palace.

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Sherry Smith and Herschel Lieber admire the recycled jewelry by Tina and Keith Ramsdell whose booth was in front of Sylvan Studio.

Carol Imes Luscombe and her daughter Kathryn Kain are the artists whose monotypes from Catawba Flora are on display in Hudson Gallery.

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Matt and Chris Nowak, Bill and Jan Paul and Cindy Leffler enjoy the Chandler Cafe Red, White & Brew specials.

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Market shoppers enjoy fresh produce and more

Karen Bolander of Me & T talks about her soap to market shopper Shirley Pollman.

Jack Carle of Old Tyme Kettle Korn packages a bag of his popcorn for Jacob Thompson and Beth Kelly.

Maggie DeSouza buys some fresh tomatoes from Tina Comstock of Louis Keil & Sons.

Paige Anderson of Cinnamon Stick Bakery offers Racquel Sohasky a sample of triple berry pie.

Matt and Jessica Harsh, their children Harper and Nora and their dog Lily stop to sample one of Libby Snow's 17 Second Cookies.

Dave Turk of Turk Farms selects a basket of blackberries and cherries for Lynn Schmidt to buy for her children Hazel and Warren.

Jane Berry of Posey Jane's tells Nancy and David Parker about the peaches she grows in Ottawa Lake.

Ed Farnsel of Farnsel Farms sells peppers to Steve Atkinson as he plans to make salsa.

Maria Gomez of Gomez Farms sells eggs to Corrine Schuppenies and her daughter Brianna.

Marci Eck samples wine from Laura and Doug Rufenacht of Majestic Oak Winery.

Lindsey Feeback tries a sample of honey from Dan Adams of Dee's Bees.

Carrie Swangstu and her daughter Kaija look over the fresh produce from GLS Produce.

Erik Russell talks with George Cordray about MacBook specials.

Sarah Bernard samples the Angry Goat lotion from Tom Kosek.

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Regional Water Update

After years of public discussion, and a year of intensive public study at the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Government (TMACOG), the future of a Craig Stough regional water supply system has recently dropped out of the media and public view. As we move into algae season in the western basin of Lake Erie, I thought now would be a good time for a water update. Currently, much of the Toledo area, about 500,000 people, is served by the city of Toledo’s Collins Park water plant. Residents of Toledo, Lucas County townships, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, parts of Monroe, Wood and Fulton counties and Whitehouse are served by that single plant and have no backup source of water. This lack of redundancy is what led to the water crisis three summers ago with

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TOWNSHIP TOPICS

Household Pickup Contract Approved

Sylvania Township trustees have approved a contract with Stevens Disposal & Recycling Services for this year’s household pickup. Rob Nash, Supervisor of the Township Road Department, said Stevens was the only company to bid on the annual service. They will charge the township $350 per ton of items collected, a slight increase over last years’ contract for which they were also the only company to bid for the job.

Fire Department Agreement

The Sylvania Township and the Richfield Township fire departments have entered into an automatic response agreement which sends a unit from one department to the scene of a fire in the adjoining township, without the need to formally ask for mutual aid. Sylvania Township has had a similar agreement with Springfield Township which will continue. Sylvania Township Chief Mike Ramm said that with this agreement three fire engines will be responding to fires in the different jurisdictions. "We might only need one of them to help fight a fire and can send the other to fill in at the station where we are left without a fire engine while it’s busy at the fire scene," he said. It’s also possible that once a chief gets to a fire scene, he may determine that aid isn’t needed, and the other units can be canceled. The plan will allow chiefs at fire scenes more options and in some cases bring gear to a scene more quickly. He added that one of the most important factors in fire fighting is how fast you can respond and this should be a benefit. The agreement, recently approved by Sylvania Township trustees, also calls for a minimum of four joint training exercises annually. Chief Ramm said he intends to talk to the Richfield Township chief about the possibility of expanding the agreement to also provide “automatic response” in the case of injury accidents.

Vote on TARTA Deferred

Sylvania Township trustees deferred taking a vote on a potential ballot issue which would shift funding from a property tax to a sales-tax to pay for the operation of the Toledo Area

500,000 people being forced onto bottled water for three days. Most of the water purchase contracts of the eight customers of Toledo, that set the cost of water, are scheduled to expire between 2024 and 2028. These two issues, safety/redundancy and expiring contracts/cost of water, are driving the current examination of how water service is provided in the Toledo area. Last year, three major studies of water service options were published by TMACOG, northern Wood County and the city of Sylvania. Sylvania’s study took a look at three different scenarios: 1) a Sylvania alone system; 2) a regional partnership of Sylvania and Monroe County, and 3) a regional partnership with Toledo and all of its current customers. All three scenarios included the construction of a new water plant to provide regional safety and redundancy. The cost per water customer decreases as the number of customers included in the partnership increases. Last year, TMACOG established a Regional Water Planning Committee to analyze the available options and envision the structure and governance of a large regional water Regional Transit Authority. Trustees said they wanted more time to consider the implications after a presentation by James Gee, TARTA general manager, who is visiting communities served by TARTA because they must all approve of putting the additional sales-tax on a ballot for voters to decide. If approved by voters, sales-tax would increase from 7.25 percent to 7.75 percent. The owner of a $100,000 home would pay about $87.20 less in property taxes. It is estimated that TARTA’s tax revenue would jump from about $13 million to about $30 million, although the plan calls for about $10 million of that to go back to member communities. Gee said the share which would go to Sylvania Township would be about $418,000 annually and would be limited for use on roads, bridges and other transportation-related projects. Trustee Chairman John Jennewine said he was always welcome to consider the possibility of lower real estate taxes, but wondered if it was necessary to raise sales-tax by one-half of a percent rather than one-quarter of a percent. He also noted the possibility, if the measure is passed, of people deciding to make big-ticket purchases outside of the taxing district to save money. Gee has been visiting all of the communities which must approve putting the issue on the ballot In addition to Sylvania Township, they are Sylvania, Toledo, Waterville, Maumee, Ottawa Hills and Rossford.

partnership. The city of Toledo and the eight customer communities all participated in spirited public discussions. Most felt a viable vision and structure were arrived at, but the city of Toledo was unready to proceed without further study and details. The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce stepped in and offered to fund a professional facilitator to keep the discussions going. Clearly, a unified regional water system is a more efficient and safe alternative than separate and isolated water systems. That facilitation process is underway and expected to last eight to 10 months. Two sessions have been held thus far, on June 14 and July 12, at Lourdes University. All communities are actively participating and all issues are being discussed. Sylvania is keeping all its water options open for a safe, redundant and affordable supply of water. I will keep you posted on developments as the facilitation process proceeds and hopefully, progress is made. David Speiss, a member of the SAJRD board and of the Sylvania school board, praised the work of Mr. Katafias and defended the payment decision. Financial records were earlier turned over to John Borell, an assistant Lucas County prosecutor, who serves as the township’s attorney. SAJRD officials have said its records are audited by the state and that SRC pays for a private audit. Byers said the records were requested by the office of the state attorney

City of Sylvania water tower

general and they have been forwarded to that office. He said he does not think it appropriate to consider the situation an investigation. Trustee Neal Mahoney thanked Jennewine for his efforts on the issue but, as he has stated before, he did not think the township had the time or resources to further look into the matter. He made a motion to end township involvement. He and trustee John Crandall voted for that motion, with Jennewine voting against it.

SAJRD

Two of the three Sylvania Township trustees voted at a recent meeting to stop inquiries into the finances and general management of the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District and the Sylvania Recreation Corp. The vote came after discussion and a presentation from attorney Fritz Byers, representing the recreation organizations. Byers said that he and the SAJRD board were at the meeting in an attempt to clear up misunderstandings and clear the record where misstatements had been made. John Jennewine, chairman of the trustees, made a point at recent meetings of voicing his frustration with SAJRD in his attempts to get financial records and other information. He has been particularly critical of a decision to pay $400,000 over five years to Ken Katafias, retired longtime operations manager of SAJRD.

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5777 Summit Street

Sylvania–Then and Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

Continuing with the structures in Sylvania that are 100 years old or older, and the idea of having plaques mounted on these houses, the next house that has been researched is the house built in 1857 located on the southwest corner of Summit and Erie streets. The following are listed as owning this property over the years: July 28, 1855 – James H. Keller March 3, 1858 – Ann Wyatt No date recorded – Warren H. Shay April 24,1869 – John W. Laimon July 20, 1894 – Jesse A. Fletcher By Will – William Fletcher, heir of Jesse A. Fletcher Nov. 11, 1902 – William B. Harris April 6, 1904 – John C. and Sarah J. Wickham Oct. 31, 1906 – Emery F. Sawyer April 12, 1917 – Emery Webb Sawyer Dec. 27, 1927 – B. Harrison and Mabel M. Sawyer June 28, 1944 – Curtis and Maude Niles Sept. 28, 1977 – Harold D. Grubs Jan. 2, 1991 – Daniel J. and Julie A. Riling Nov. 2, 2005 – Current owner In 1857, when this house was built, James H. Keller owned the property. In the 1860 census he was listed as a carpenter, so he probably built the house and then the next year sold it to Ann Wyatt. Her husband Darius had passed away in 1854 while living in Monroe County, Mich., and she purchased this house in 1858, probably selling the farm and moving into town. The next owner was Warren Shay, but the date of transfer was not recorded, so we do not know how long he owned the house before 1869 when he sold it to John W. Laimon. Laimon was living in Sylvania in the 1870 census and listed as 30 years old and a carpenter. He was living by himself at this census. John W. Laimon married Sarah Sophia

Cackett in 1871 in Monroe County, Mich. and by the 1880 census they were living here on Summit Street and listed as follows: John Laimon, 39 years, occupation,carpenter; Sarah Laimon, 31 years, wife, keeping house; Henry Laimon, 7 years; and Maud Laimon, 5 years. The 1890 census was destroyed in a fire, and the only surviving documents were the special schedules listing the surviving soldiers, sailors and marines who had served in the Civil War. Laimon is listed as serving the rank of Sergeant in Company E of the Missouri Eng. Corp., serving from July 26, 1861 to Sept. 14, 1864, for a total of 3 years 1 month and 18 days. While Laimon owned this house records indicate that he was a carpenter, and “used to make coffins in a shed behind the residence; the coffin was a sort of kite shaped box of black walnut, sometimes with a glass in the lid, and sold for around ten dollars.” In 1894, Laimon sold the house to Jesse Fletcher, who was the brother of William Fletcher, who also lived on Summit Street, and in the 1870 and 1880 census Fletcher was living with his brother and sister-in-law on Summit Street. As mentioned, the 1890 census is not available, but the special schedules listing the surviving soldiers, sailors and marines who served in the Civil War did list Fletcher as having served as a Sergeant with Company A – 9th Regiment of the Michigan Calvary, serving from Oct. 20, 1862, until July 21, 1865, with two years, eight months and 19 days of service. In 1880, Fletcher filed for an invalid pension as a veteran. Fletcher owned the house until he died and then the house transferred to his brother, William C. Fletcher. At the 1900 census, I cannot tell who was living in this home. William Fletcher sold the house in 1902 to William B. Harris, who only owned the house for two years before selling to John C. and Sarah J. Wickham. They also only owned the house for two years, and in 1906 they sold to Emery F. Sawyer. The Sawyer family owned the house from

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

Volume No. Two – Table of Contents

Medical / Early Doctors Early Doctors Epidemics, Diseases and Illnesses Short Biographical Sketches on Early Doctors Dr. Edwin E. Armstrong Dr. Uriah A. Cooke Dr. Thomas Taylor Cosgrove – First Generation Dr. Thomas Cosgrove – Second Generation Dr. Thomas Taylor Cosgrove – Third Generation Dr. Kenneth T. Cosgrove – Fourth Generation Dr. John A. Counter

Dr. Horace Green Dr. Victor B. Halbert Dr. Charles H. Kennedy Dr. Clara White/Hank/Kennedy Dr. Wade L. Lathrop Dr. Amos Miner Dr. Claude A. Tallman Flower Hospital Lake Park Hospital and Nursing Care Center Poor and Needy – Depression Years – Government Work Programs Poor and Needy C.W.A., P.W.A., W.P.A., and C.C.C. Projects Monroe Street Extension – C.W.A. Project Railroads Through Sylvania The Erie & Kalamazoo Railroad Toledo & Western Railway Company Toledo, Angola & Western Railway Railroad Crossing and Railroad Accidents Development of Roads in Sylvania History of Roads and Bridges The U.S. 23 Expressway is Proposed Roads Maintained by the County or the State History of the following roads: Acres Road/Acers Road and the Acers Family, Alexis Road, Allen

By Gayleen Gindy

Road, Ashley Road, Bancroft Street, Box Lane, Brint Road, Centennial Road, Central Avenue, (Old) Central Avenue, Cherrington Road, Colgate Road, Commerce Street/Richard L. Becker Place, Convent Boulevard, Cory/Corey Road and the Cory/Corey Family, Crissey Road, Cushman Road, Division Street, Elliott Road, Elmer Drive, Flanders Road, Gilhouse Road, Gradwohl Road, Harroun Road, Hasty Road, Herr Road, Hesyler Road / Heysler Road, Holland-Sylvania Road from Brint Road South, Holt Road, Judi Young Lane, King Road, Langham Road, Little Road, Main Street North of Monroe Street, Main Street South of Monroe Street, Maplewood Avenue, McLain Road, McCord Road,m McGregor Lane, Micham Road, Mitchaw Road, Monroe Street A/K/A Million Dollar Highway, Monroe Street West of Main Street, Monroe Street East of Main Street, Mortemore Drive, Ohio State Routes and U.S. Routes, Phillips Avenue, Randall Street, Ravine Drive, Reynolds Road, Roberts Road, Silica Drive South of Monroe Street, Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania-Metamora Road, Talmadge Road, Territorial Road, Tri-State Scenic Highway, Trotter Road, Whiteford Road, Wolfinger Road, Woodrow Drive.

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1916 1906 until 1944 and passed it from Emory Sawyer to son Emory Webb Sawyer then to B. Harrison and Mabel M. Sawyer in 1927. At the 1910 census, Emory Sawyer was living here and it shows that he owned the home, with a mortgage. He was 73 years old and listed as a widower living on his own income. Living with him were six of his children, as follows: Eva Sawyer, daughter, 27 years, clerk at confectionary store; Emory Webb Sawyer, son, 24 years, laborer-factory; Harry Sawyer, son, 21 years, laborer-factory; Ida Sawyer, daughter, 19 years, no occupation; Margaret Sawyer, daughter, 14 years, attending school; Maxwell, son, 13 years, attending school. Emory Sawyer died in 1917 and the house transferred to his son Emory Webb Sawyer, who was found living here in the 1920 census, at age 33 years old and working as a woodworker for an auto factory. This census shows that he owned the home with a mortgage. Living with him was his sister Margaret Calkins, 24 years old, and brotherin-law Clifford D. Calkins, 29 years old, working as a streetcar conductor. In the 1930 census, Clifford and Margaret Calkins were renting the home, and were listed as follows: Clifford, 39 years, truck driver, power plant; Margaret E. Calkins, wife, 34 years; Leland D. Calkins, son, 8 years; and Ruth H. Calkins, daughter, 6 years old. Both were attending school. At the 1940 census ,Clifford and Margaret (Sawyer) Calkins were still renting the home. He was working as a project engineer for the county roads and 49 years old. Margaret was 44 years old; Leland D. Calkins was 18 years old and working as a stock boy at the 5 to $1.00 store and Ruth Calkins, 16 years, was attending school. In 1944, Curtis O. and Maude Hibbard Niles purchased the home and lived here until 1977. Curtis was a volunteer fireman with the Sylvania Township Fire Department from the day they were established, rising

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2017 through the ranks for the next 37 years. During that same period he was hired fulltime by the Ottawa Hills Fire Department, and worked there for 29 years, serving 25 of the years as the fire chief until he retired in 1969. A building permit issued to Curtis Niles in 1953 said that he would replace the front porch with a new enclosed porch. In 1960, he replaced the old garage with a new block building behind the house. Curtis’ 1988 obituary notice said that in his spare time he was a quartermaster sergeant of Company D of the Fourth Michigan Infantry, a revived Civil War unit in which he dressed as a Union soldier to take part in frequent North-South “skirmishes.” His wife Maude, and sons, Curtis A. and Spencer R. Niles, survived him. He moved from Sylvania to Florida in 1975 and sold the house on Summit Street in 1977. Harold Grubs purchased this house in 1977 and the 1979 Polk Suburban Directory listed Harold D. Grubs & Son Inc., land development and Harold D. Grubs III as living here. The 1984 directory listed Harold D. Grubs & Son Inc., land development in the rear building, and Daniel Riling renting the home. This appeared the same way until the 1990 directory showed the rear building vacant and Daniel Riling renting the home through 1991 when he purchased the property, owning it until 2005.

Mutt Strut at Mayberry brightens the dog days of summer

Adria and Jeff Pugh of Pet Wants from Perrysburg, which will deliver its all natural dog food, were visited by Pat Nadolny, Tori Davidson, Andrew Kreinbrink, Kismet the dog, Nikki Nadolny and Nati the dog.

Penny Miller with Pearl, a one-year old assistance dog and Danielle Tscherne with Rowling, who is six months old. Penny and Danielle are with ADAI.

Katie Feher and her dog Claire enjoy their time at Mayberry Squareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mutt Strut held July 2.

Jen and Zach Liber with their dog, Mitzi, a two-year-old Cockapoo.

Kaitlyn Plate with Mongo and Dylan Glendening with Eddie, enjoying a yummy doggie ice cream complete with a treat!

Wanda Graham with Buster, who won the best costume contest. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;by Mary Helen Darah Additional photos by Amanda Hendricks

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Ciao! Ristorante celebrates silver anniversary

Terry Kretz is the district manager at Mainstreet Ventures Inc. and general manager at Ciao! Ristorante. owns Ciao!, had to convince the other BY JENNIFER RUPLE owners that Sylvania was the place to be. For a restaurant that wasn’t originally “They were looking at other locations and planned to be in its current location, Ciao! thinking that this was too far off the beaten Ristorante has stood the test of time in path,” said Terry Kretz, general manager for Sylvania and is celebrating its 25th the past 10 years at Ciao! “Mike knew anniversary this month. Sylvania was a growing community, and here In 1992, Mike Gibbons, a longtime we are 25 years later.” Sylvania resident and owner/president of The team believes the success of Ciao! is Mainstreet Ventures Inc., the company that not by chance alone. “It’s our commitment

to quality, food service, cleanliness and the company’s standards that define us. Our mission is to exceed guests’ expectations,” explained Kretz. “We don’t want to be the richest company, but we want to be the best.” “We treat everyone like family. A lot of the customers who come here become regulars. It’s evolved into a tight knit family atmosphere not only with the guests but with the staff. We are Sylvania’s “Cheers.” Everyone knows everybody,” said Kretz. In 2016, Ciao! was presented with the Mainstreet Ventures (MSV) President’s Award of Excellence in the single-service category (dinner only). Ciao! also took top honors in that category in 2012, 2013 and 2014. “We have quality employees and quality management. The chefs we’ve had here over the years are big name chefs, and we have low staff turnover, which helps you maintain a level of quality,” explained Kretz. “Three or four years ago, we completed a total dining room renovation, but we kept the authentic rustic Italian look,” said Kretz. “Part of our success is that we’ve always stuck with our original concept of serving rustic Italian cuisine. We like to come up with new ideas, but we still have old favorites on the menu.”

Sylvania Farmers Market 6700 Monroe St., behind the Sylvania Municipal Court Building Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m. Sylvania’s local source for plants, vegetables, bakery items and one-of-a-kind handmade items. Access the market from Monroe Street or Maplewood Avenue. facebook.com/sylvaniafarmersmarket/ Wine and Food Tastings Sofo’s Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Join your friends for wine and food tastings each Wednesday at the area’s premier Italian foods specialty store. Prices vary depending on wines offered, 419-882--8555. shopsofos.com Michigan Brewers Guild 20th Annual Summer Beer Festival Riverside Park, 2 East Cross St., Ypsilanti, Mich. Friday, July 21, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 1-6 p.m. Over 130 breweries and 1,000 Michigan-made craft beers to choose from plus live music. Food for purchase. Tickets: Friday $44, Saturday $49. mibeer.com/summer-festival Pizza Making for Kids 5th Street Pub Sylvania 5577 Monroe St. Saturdays, noon-2 p.m. Bring your little chefs and they can build their own pizza with Chef Bruce. $5 per child. Sylvania Pub only. 5thstreetpub.com

On Wednesday, July 26, Ciao! will celebrate its anniversary with a party featuring favorite dishes from the past as well as the present, live music from Candice Coleman and Chris Brown, and free birthday cake. The special event menu will feature numerous retired dishes including: Pollo Suprema with Tarragon Aioli, an herbmarinated grilled chicken breast; Gamberetti Al’ Abruzzese, grilled shrimp served over orzo with a spicy tomato sauce; Crab Alfredo, jumbo lump crabmeat tossed with fettuccine in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Current favorites will include: Filetto di Manzo, herb encrusted beef tenderloin on a Portobello mushroom with tomato and goat cheese and finished with a red wine demiglace; and Salmone con Spinaci, grilled North Atlantic salmon served over fresh spinach, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions and corn. Kretz expects to serve 300 guests during the anniversary celebration. “I work for the best company. I have the best staff and the best loyal guests of any restaurant I have ever worked,” stated Kretz. “That’s what makes Ciao! what it is. And we serve good wine.”

Pizza Palooza Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Rd. Friday, July 21, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 4-11 p.m. Who has the best pizza in town? Vote for your favorite pizza restaurant at the 7th annual event hosted by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce. Eight vendors will compete for people’s and judge’s choice awards. Event includes live music, a hydration station and children’s activities. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children 5-12, and free for children 4 and under. Advance tickets available at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, 5632 N. Main St. sylvaniachamber.org Ciao! Ristorante’s 25th Anniversary Party 6064 Monroe St. Wednesday, July 26 Celebrate Ciao’s birthday with a special throwback menu from the restaurant’s alltime favorites. Live music and free cake. Make reservations for anytime between 5 and 10 p.m., 888-456-3463. Festival of India Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Rd. Sunday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Experience a joyous journey of India with traditional, folk and bollywood style dancing, spice up your taste buds with Indian food, recharge with meditation, shop traditional Indian clothes, accessories and music, and enjoy children’s activities. Free admission and parking. centennialterrace.org

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Sylvania Sizzle Simmer Sauté

We all scream for ice cream Caramel Waffle Sundae with Strawberries

“Use your favorite Belgian Waffle recipe, and you can’t go wrong with extra caramel sauce,” said Scott. “The treat would also be good with grilled peaches or baked apples.” Homemade waffles Caramel ice cream Caramel sauce Fresh strawberries or strawberry sauce On each plate, place one waffle. Add three scoops of caramel ice cream. Drizzle on caramel sauce. Add a few spoonfuls of fresh strawberries or sauce. Top with a second waffle and voila!

Neapolitan Banana Split

Scott explained, “We use three flavors of hand-dipped ice cream in this split as opposed to vanilla soft serve. The three flavors strawberry, vanilla and chocolate - provide more variety, and that’s what makes it Neapolitan.”

BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Siblings Tiffany Scott, Jordan Scott and Cassie Muehlfeld knew they had stumbled onto a very cool business opportunity when a building that previously housed an ice cream shop in Mayberry Jennifer Ruple Square came up for sale. “We all said yes, and two weeks later, we went for it,” said Tiffany Scott. This August, the trio will celebrate the one-year anniversary of their shop, Mayberry Ice Cream, located at 5645 Mayberry Square East. “I had always wanted to run some type of restaurant,” reminisced Scott. “Who wouldn’t want to open an ice cream shop? Ninety-nine percent of the people who come here leave happy whether they arrived in a good mood or not.” The brother and sisters share equally in the management of the shop, and they also receive help from mom Melissa and dad Duane. “Mom makes and frosts every single brownie. They’re made from my grandma’s recipe, and we go through a lot of them,” emphasized Scott. “And you will see dad doing all sorts of things around here. We’re a family of five in here together.” Throughout the summer months,

Caramel Waffle Sundae Mayberry Ice Cream’s walk-up window is open until 10 p.m. Scott and her siblings, along with 15 high school and college students, remain busy serving a wide variety of refreshing treats to their customers such as hand-dipped or soft serve ice cream in waffle cones or bowls draped in chocolate and rolled in nuts or sprinkles. Specialty sundaes like the “Elvis” and “S’mores” are available. Plus, there are shakes, floats and hurricanes - soft serve ice cream with a plethora of toppings to choose from including: brownie bits, cookie dough and Oreos. Mayberry also offers cappuccinos, lattes, espressos and more from its full coffee bar. With around 25 ice cream varieties, there’s sure to be a favorite flavor for every personality. “For kids, it’s Blue Moon, a citrusy fruit loopy flavor, or Superman, which is a mix of blue moon, cherry and vanilla. For adults, it’s sea salted caramel crunch,” explained Scott. If ice cream isn’t enough fun, Scott enjoys dreaming up activities and special events for their business. “On Donut Sundae Sundays, we frost all the donuts by hand, cut them in half, add soft serve, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and sprinkles,” said Scott. “We host yoga on the lawn with Toledo Yoga, and a Coffee and Canvas event once a month in conjunction with The Next Sweet Thing Bakery. I’m always trying to come up with new ideas,” she added. Lucky for us, Scott came up with a handful of treats to try at home, just in time for the peak of summer.

Per banana split: 1 banana 3 scoops of ice cream, 1 each of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate Strawberry topping Pineapple topping Chocolate sauce Whipped cream 3 maraschino cherries

Sundae Bar Slice the banana lengthwise and place in a boat-shaped bowl. Add one scoop of each ice cream flavor. Top the strawberry ice cream with the strawberry topping, the vanilla with the pineapple topping and the chocolate with the chocolate sauce. Top ice cream mounds with whipped cream, and garnish with cherries. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Build Your Own Sundae Bar

“A sundae bar is a fun and delicious dessert to serve at kid and adult parties,” said Scott. “You’ll need a minimum of five types of toppings, and have several cans of whipped cream on hand.” Ideas for Toppings: Cookies – Oreos, chocolate chip, brownies Candies – M&Ms, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces, gummy bears or worms Nuts – peanuts and pecans Sprinkles – multi colored or chocolate Whipped cream Maraschino cherries with their stems on To build your bar, set out bowls, spoons, ice cream, toppings, whipped cream and cherries, and let guests come up with their own masterpieces.

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Visits TK Lane’s Boutique

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Tessa Mossing with a Hometown Sylvania pillow at her boutique TK Lane’s.

It’s been four and half years since TK Lane’s opened its doors in downtown Sylvania. This is also the same timeframe that I continually try to keep my distance from the boutique due to my inability to refrain from purchasing something I never knew I needed until I entered its doors. TK Lane’s offers a wide and unique variety of jewelry, purses, scarves, seasonal offerings, baby items, hand-painted furniture and whimsical home accents. I vowed to not cave as I met with Owner, Tessa Mossing, in her store that makes me feel like I should enter a self-help program every time I enter it.

Dreams become reality

Mossing had years of retail experience before she took a “leap of faith” to become a small business owner. “I have been in retail since early on,” recalled Mossing. “I was in gift sales for nine years and sold to gift stores in northwest Ohio and southern Michigan. Basically, what inspired me to open TK Lane’s, was the desire to create my own shopping experience in my hometown of Sylvania where I grew up. I found this building and discovered that Jeff Stansley was part owner. We (Stansley) went to Sylvania Schools together. His group was wonderful to work with and they helped me in creating a very exciting space. The way I envisioned it is the reality that it became. We wanted to keep it historic but bring a newness and freshness to the space.”

A family affair

Mossing contributes part of her success to the encouragement of her husband of 28 years, Steve. “I quit my job and he supported my decision to pursue my dream of opening my store,” she stated. “Many people don’t know what the name stands for. The ‘T’ is for Tessa, the ‘K’ and ‘Lane’ are for our daughters, Kira, and Laina and the ‘S’ on the end is for Steve. My entire family contributed in making this happen—from

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opening boxes to setting up displays. I always said if I ever opened a store it would be TK Lane’s. The name speaks for itself.”

New offerings

In addition to the perennial favorites of her customers, the boutique offers a variety of personalized items such as platters and drink-ware. “We also offer customized tiles that can be used to commemorate your special moments,” explained Mossing. “We are a proud retailer of Dixie Belle Chalk Paint, made in the U.S. I feel that it’s important to offer customers a large variety of products that are made in the United States. One of my favorite new items is from Habersham. It’s a decorative, pottery piece that releases the fragrance of a candle without an open flame. It is also made in our country.”

Expectations

Mossing has discovered that the challenges of running a business are numerous. “Having good, reliable help is a huge factor as is offering quality products that are also affordable. Our focus is on items $25 and under. We have pricier items, but 85% of what we offer holds to that,” she stated. “You have to come up with creative ways for people to remember you as a small business, which can be challenging. Thankfully, Sylvania is a very loyal, supportive community which has helped us be successful in a small town. We listen to our customers and would love to hear from people with their ideas for things we do not carry in the store. TK Lane’s is five minutes from our home. I am a local Sylvania gal who raised her family here. This is home. We hope to be a presence in downtown Sylvania for years to come.” This is good news for shoppers but a little worrisome for the Savvy Sylvanian who just spotted yet another golden retriever “must have” item for her favorite companion in her peripheral vision. So much for not caving.

Mary Brubaker

Mary E. Brubaker, 91, of Ottawa Lake, Mich., passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family July 5, 2017. She was born June 16, 1926, in Ottawa Lake, to Edwin and Ethel (Kelley) Fox. Mary married her true love, Donald J. Brubaker, July 19 1947. Together they raised four children and enjoyed 54 years of marriage until his passing in 2001. Besides being a homemaker she was involved in the Goodwill Club (Neighborhood Charity) 1953-1998 and Whiteford Center Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary 1953-1960. Mary was a talented seamstress, helped baby sit for neighborhood children, enjoyed genealogy research and loved doing woodworking with her husband. She is survived by her loving children Carol (Terry) Brenke; Lois Soss; Sally Ogle; Don Brubaker; 14 grandchildren; 28 greatgrandchildren; sister Nancy (special friend Rick) Fox. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald, grandson Chad Brubaker; son-in-laws- Frank Soss and Dwight Ogle. Special thanks to Patti, Sara, and Melissa for their loving care of grandma. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider the American Cancer Society or Cleveland Hope Lodge. Online condolences may be offered to Mary’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

James Primm

James Cooke Primm of Holland, Ohio, age 87, passed away June 29, 2017. He was born Aug. 7, 1929, to Merle and Faith (Cooke) Primm. Jim served in the Illinois National Guard before joining the USAF during the Korean war and served as a meteorologist until honorably discharged in 1954. After leaving the service, he graduated from the University of Illinois and worked as a mechanical engineer for Owens-Illinois until retirement. Jim and his wife of 66 years visited 48 states in their Winnebago and founded the Maumee Valley Winnies, a motor home club, which began with eight,

and is now 35, coaches strong. Jim is survived by his wife, Dorothy; son Brad (wife Kimberly) and daughter Cynthia Borden (husband Larrye); six grandchildren, Bradley, Devon, Dustin, Kyle, Michael and Treya; seven greatgrandchildren, Adam, Alyssa, Braden, Desiree, Gabriella, Kayla and Madison. Jim was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Schofield and grandsons Jeremy Primm and Shane Gross. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Lawrence Dick

Lawrence E. “Bebe” Dick, 86, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away July 10, 2017, at the Franciscan Care Center, Sylvania. He was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to Leonard and Hazel (Knapp) Dick. Bebe married Jean Marie Van Wormer and together they raised a son and enjoyed 54 years of marriage until she passed away in 2004. He was employed at Roadway Express for 25 years as a truck driver. Bebe, in his youth, was a Golden Glove boxer and a mentor for young Golden Glove boxers. Bebe enjoyed boating and fishing in Lake Erie, playing golf with his wife who always scored better then himself. Bebe could also be found doing wood-working projects in the garage. Bebe is survived by his loving son Larry (Carol) Dick; grandchildren Tera Lynn (Randy) Sakowski; Beth Ann (Tim) Holzemer; great-grandchildren Tyler, Izzy, Coeli, Dane, sisters Sharon (Ernest) Hyndman; Helen (Bob) Phral; Becky Dick; sister-in-law Sally Dick and Franny Olinger; special friend and dancing partner, Bonnie Huges. Bebe was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, parents and seven siblings. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be offered to Lawrence’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com

Stuttgart, Germany to Maximilliam and Emma Heinstadt. She married her true love Charles ‘Bud” Shock in 1948. After being married in Germany, they returned to the United States and raised five children together and enjoyed 64 years of marriage until his passing in 2012. Rita was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Besides being a mom, she enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, bingo and crafting. Rita and Bud always looked forward to spending winters in Leesburg, Fla., where they had fun golfing and fishing. She was a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Barbara (Robert Scott) Sanford; Susan (David) Eff; sons Edwin (Kay), James (Jeanette), David (Kathy) Shock; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Rita’s parents, husband, Charles, and five siblings preceded her in death. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider Hospice of North West Ohio. Online condolences may be offered to Rita’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Jesus Oria, 93, who bravely fought with the resistance of the Japanese in the Philippines during WWII, died June 18, 2017, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born in Negros, Philippines, Sept. 15, 1923. Jesus served as the international sales manager of the Dana Corporation where he retired in 1983. He was an avid and accomplished tennis player. Jesus is survived by his loving wife of more than 34 years, Nettie (Chambers) Oria; daughters Cristina (Ed) Cater, Carmen Oria, Cyndy (Scott) Whittington, and Sherri (Mark) Ruetz; sons David (Beth) Vanarsdall, and Jaime and Miguel Oria; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. The family would like to thank the staff of the Ebeid Hospice Residence for their loving care and support during this difficult time. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the charity of their choice. Online condolences to Reebfuneralhome.com.

LOVE GOD … GROW IN GOD … SERVE GOD

Whiteford Wesleyan Church The Church with a Hand of Welcome and a Heart of Love Whiteford Wesleyan is Biblically Based, Faith Teaching, and Mission Minded SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School 9 a.m. • Morning Worship 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY SERVICES Groups/Bible Studies for All Ages 6:30 p.m.

Rita Shock

Rita Shock, 88, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away June 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born Oct. 9, 1928, in

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Charles Comes

Charles Lawrence Comes died June 30, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 2, 1925, to Lawrence and Martha (Amberg) Comes. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Central Catholic High School and the University of Notre Dame. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and then returned to Notre Dame to finish his degree. In 1951, he married Ann Schomer, a girl he knew from grade school and high school. They were married 61 years before Ann’s death in 2012. Together, they raised eight children in the Bancroft Hills neighborhood, convenient to Gesu grade school and the University of Toledo, where all eight of his children graduated. Charlie worked as an accountant at several local companies and retired after 20 years as comptroller at The Lathrop Company, which he loved. Up until the last few years, he would meet fellow Lathrop retirees for breakfast. Charlie was known for his wonderful sense of humor and his loud whistle - used to call his kids home for dinner, which was an important part of the Comes family's day. Charlie was pre-deceased by his parents, his wife, Ann, and his brother Tom. Survivors include all eight children: Carol (Tom) Lindsley, Chip (Leah), Bob (Lynn), Diane (Dave) Clark, David, Patty (Tony) Adamshick, Nancy Comes Osinski and Kristi (Todd) Nihiser. Also surviving are Charlie's sister Jane (Augie) Marzano, brother Larry (Sue) and his cousin, who might as well been a brother, Harold (Nancy) Hoffman. Twenty-one grandkids and nine greatgrandkids called him “Grandpa/GreatGrandpa.” All will miss him and his humor dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, St. Joseph Church, Sylvania, Ohio, Notre Dame Academy or St. Francis de Sales High School. Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com.

Doris Becker

Doris B. Becker, 93, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away June 18, 2017, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. She was born Jan. 26, 1924, in Toledo to Bert and Inez (Mountz) Martin. Doris married Clyde Becker and together raised four children; he passed away Sept. 7, 1987. She loved to tend to her garden, going to bingo, playing Keno and enjoyed card games with euchre being the game of choice. Left to cherish Doris’s memory are daughters Janet Saunders and Judy (Jerry) Spohn; son Richard (Sherri) Becker; grandchildren Natalie Noel and Jeramie and Jessica Spohn. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clyde, son Robert

Becker; sisters Alice Martin; Aileen Higgins; Carol Pierce; Vivian Hollopeter. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider Ebied Hospice or The American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be offered to Doris’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com. www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Joanne Cwiklewski

Joanne M. Cwiklewski, age 75, a lifelong resident of Sylvania, Ohio, died June 21, 2017, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born May 14, 1942, in Toledo to the late Harry E. and Agnes D. (Kujawski) Crandall. A 1960 graduate of Sylvania Burnham High School, Joanne started her career as a secretary at Toledo Scale. She would retire from Flower Hospital where she worked in registration for many years. Joanne was a dedicated homemaker and mother of twins, actively involved in her community and local politics. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Sylvania, where she sang in the choir, assisted with Festirama and also with PTA and Cub Scouts when her children were in school. She enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Sylvania Moose Lodge. Joanne found her greatest joy in spending time with family and friends. She was a sweet person who was always there to help a friend in need. Joanne is lovingly survived by her twins John (Vicki) and Carolyn Cwiklewski; grandchildren Ashley Cwiklewski and Stephanie Fowler; great-grandchildren Jacob, Zane and Kian Fowler; siblings John (Sue), Judy and Joe Crandall and Jane (Steve) Spencer; sister-in-law Judy Neipp; dear friend Nancy Spencer; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Gerald L. Cwiklewski, on May 1, 2016; and brother James Crandall. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo, OH 43609 or The Victory Center, 5532 Central Ave., Suite B, Toledo, OH 43615. walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Anna Rittner

Anna Elizabeth Rittner was born July 22, 1922, to James & Mabel (Dashner) Christensen. She was the second of seven children and raised with them on the family farm in Ottawa Lake, Mich. She attended one-room schoolhouses growing up and graduated from Burnham High School (Sylvania) in 1939. Anna married Alvin Rittner at Zion Lutheran Church Sept. 24, 1941, and moved to the farm in Riga, Mich., where they raised their four children. She was an active member of Ottawa Lake, Mich., Zion Lutheran Church altar guild, local farm bureau, county extension and the Blissfield Senior Center. Anna worked at Lake Park for many years, at the Board of Elections and was playground monitor at Whiteford Schools. She always

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volunteered where she saw need. She was blessed with a "green thumb" and was the garden weeds worst enemy. Her made-fromscratch pull apart rolls with raspberry jam were the best part of every holiday meal. Anna was preceded in death by husband, Alvin; sisters Hazel Salsberry and Helen Koester; brothers John, James and Richard Christensen; son-in-law Arthur Brenke and granddaughter Christina Brenke. She is survived by her children Dr. Melvin (Bonnie) of Alliance, Ohio, Diana Brenke of Blissfield, Mich., John (Mary Livingston) of Riga, Mich., and Ron (Aileen) of Hudsonville, Mich.; sister Carol (Dave) Creque; sisters-in-law Ruth, Herma and auline Christensen; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Anna will be remembered for her faithfulness to God, church, her giving spirit and the love of her friends and family. The Rittner family would like to acknowledge the staff at Kingston Extended Care and Hospice of NW Ohio for their compassionate care. To all of Anna's remarkable friends thank you for your kindness and concern. You really are the “greatest generation.” Carolyn, you came to help and became family. Thank you. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Hospice of NW Ohio or donor's choice. Online condolences

Harriet Blausey

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Harriet Blausey age 86, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away July 10, 2017. She was one of eight children born to Clinton and Dorothy Friedt of Sylvania. She was preceded in death by sisters Phyllis, Evelyn and Marjorie and brothers Donald, Bobby, Kenny and Eugene. She was the last of the Friedt clan. Her fiery red hair earned Harriet the nickname “Red” by those who loved her. Her compassionate and caring personality will be missed by all. Harriet was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for 55 years at the Park Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses where she had many longtime friends. Her faith in Jehovah’s promise of the resurrection was so strong, she often spoke of seeing her family again in paradise on earth. Harriett is survived by her husband, Jack, son Walter (Annie), daughter Cheryl, grandchildren Brent (Jenny), Tshona, Kent, Aaron (Skye), Nohealani (James), five greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews, who loved her like a mother. The Family request no flowers with contributions going to JW.org Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com.

Cars and Coffee Are a Monthly Event

Car enthusiasts and owner, Thomas Brumley, stands in front of his Ford Shelby GT350 at the informal monthly event where car lovers gather for coffee and car viewing.

Mechanic Tim Kozlowski, of Koz's Classics, admires a 1956 Jaguar at the Toledo Cars and Coffee event, held at the Regency Plaza, on July 9.

Joe Bluni strikes a pose in his Chevrolet Z06 Corvette at the event held at Regency Plaza. —by Mary Helen Darah

Sylvanians Celebrate Milestone

IPF changes the landscape a of your lungs. If you have Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF F), with progressive lung involvement, consider participating in a re esearch study (called INSTAGE) which evaluates an FDA apprroved drug for IPF (OFEV/nintedanib).

To pre-qualify for the INSTTAGE AGE study, you must: • Be 40 years of age or older • Have been diagnosed with IPF within the last 6 years Additional eligibility criteria will be evaluaated by a study doctor to determine if you qualify. All study-related visits, tests, and study medica edication will be provided at no cost. In addition, reimbursement for study-rela y ated time and travel may be provided.

To T o learn more: Sylvania residents Melinda Toth, left photo, and Barb Wyatt, right photo, recently celebrated 35 years of service at Medical Mutual. Toth, a Lead Health Information Analyst, and Wyatt, Membership Services Supervisor, received a commemorative award from CEO Rick Chiricosta. A luncheon was held at its West Toledo offices June 29 for employees celebrating milestone service anniversaries. Sixteen employees were recognized for service of 25 years or more. Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual of Ohio has more than 400 employees in its Toledo office. It is the oldest and largest health insurance company based in Ohio.

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I need someone to open my shop in the morning, and I know I can count on Jason. Because he can count on TARTA to get him to work when he’s opening, and back home after he closes up shop. And even though I don’t ride TARTA, I definitely still depend on it. That’s why public transportation is so personal to me. – Steve, Toledo

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Lauren Printke and her children Lucy and Francis wait to buy a treat from Eric's Ice Cream truck.

Sandi Fox observes Kendall Watson make a ladybug hat with help from her mother, Amber.

The McDonald family, Joe, Cassidy, Reese and Erin enjoy the sounds of the Sylvania Community Orchestra's String Ensemble.

Caitlin Sullivan of Imagination Station helps Logan McCloud make a seed necklace for his mother, Giulia.

Nathan Reber and his son Nick play old fashioned games.

Henry Hively and his mother enjoy a good ole fashioned game of hoops.

Kelli Szparka and her daughter Lindsey have fun playing with small hoops and sticks.

The Sylvania Community Orchestra's String Ensemble entertained Community Days’ participants.

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Oakleaf Village Awards Scholarships

Sylvania Township Trustee Neal Mahoney, Sylvania Schools Superintendent Adam Fineske, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough joined Crystal Burnworth to cut the ribbon for the new Sylvania STEM Center.

Sylvania STEM to offer more opportunities BY JESSICA RUTKOWSKI

The Sylvania STEM Center, which started with a conversation around Tom and Crystal Burnworth’s dining table during the 20102011 school year, recently expanded in order

to make room for more participants. The dinner discussion about the need for a program that would nurture their children’s love for robotics led to the beginning of participation in the FIRST® LEGO® League SYLVANIA STEM TO 3B

L-R: Oakleaf resident Pat Landrum, a former receptionist at Oakleaf and one of the scholarship judges, congratulates Northview senior Cameron Reeves. Southview student Hannah Kilgore accepts her scholarship check from Oakleaf Village resident Agnes Rasik. For the last seven years, Oakleaf Village has gifted a $1,000 scholarship to a Northview and a Southview high school senior for his or her higher education. Winners are chosen based on essays on how a senior/elder has impacted their lives.

SV student to attend American Legion Boys Nation

Jordan Topoleski Jordan Topoleski, an incoming senior at Sylvania Southview High School, has been selected to serve as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C.

LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS There is no sweeter combination than an incredible friendship, b e a u t i f u l surroundings, and absolutely zero obligations from the drudge of “real life.” One of my closest friends, Morgan, Libby Stupica invited me to join her family in Arizona to celebrate her uncle’s 50th birthday. Since school let out, I had been looking forward to a week away from summer homework and my two jobs (which I love, but work is work!). My week in Tucson included beautiful mountains and cacti, soaking up plentiful amounts of Vitamin D, eating incredible vegan food, and spending unlimited time nurturing a friendship and goofing off. I could write 10 pages about every amazing experience that we shared this trip but instead, I am going to share just a handful of the highlights! 1. After an authentic Mexican dinner at a

area, July 21-28. Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training, leadership development and a focus on Americanism. Topoleski was appointed the Governor’s Chief of Staff at Ohio Boys State which had roughly 1,200 participants. Topoleski is one of only two students in representing Ohio. At Southview, Topoleski has served as student body president and student ambassador. His other activities include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Freshman Orientation Leader, Dance for a Chance, student volunteer organization Interact, Books4Buddies, Speech and Debate and National Honor Society. His honors include the 2017 Youth Jefferson Award, Books4Buddies Helping Hands Award, Cougar

of the Week, Pride of the Pack, Speech and Debate State Qualifier, baseball and basketball team captain and 12 straight quarters of High School Honor Roll. Topoleskia hopes to attend Georgetown University as he considers becoming a lawyer or politician. During their eight days at Boys Nation, senators will learn from a hands-on approach how the U.S. Senate and the federal government function. Boys are divided into two political parties, the Federalists and the Nationalists. Each party conducts a convention, sets a platform and nominates members for elected offices, including Boys Nation president, vice president and party leaders. Each senator will also write, introduce and debate a bill of his choosing before an appropriate Senate committee. If successful at that level the legislation will be voted on by the

whole Senate. Bills passing the Senate are later signed or vetoed by the Boys Nation president. The young men will also have an opportunity to tour the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Wall and Korean War Memorial. They will present a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, see the Iwo Jima Memorial and visit Capitol Hill for meetings with their state’s U.S. senators. They may have the opportunity to visit the Pentagon and the White House. Notable alumni include former President Bill Clinton, Governors Chris Christie and Scott Walker, Senators Mike Lee and Tom Cotton, Tom Brokaw, Michael Jordan, Rush Limbaugh, Jon Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Neil Armstrong, Roger Ebert, Donal Logue and Justice Samuel Alito.

nearby restaurant (where I devoured more chips, salsa, guacamole, and tamales than I ever have in my life), the five teens on the trip decided to walk back to the condo rather than driving back with the adults. The temperature had finally cooled down, and the sunset was visible right above the silhouette of the mountains in the distance. We walked alongside the road amidst the cacti, making jokes and enjoying each other’s company. 2. We spent a day in Tombstone, which is a very old, stereotypical “wild west” town. There we watched a gun fight re-enactment, visited a bar in existence since the early days of westward expansion, and even dressed up for one of those classic “old timey" photo shoots! 3. We spent a day in Bisbee, the most inclusive, progressive town we saw all trip! Within five minutes of walking around, I spotted a painting on a building that read “WATCH THE SUN GENERATE POWER FOR THIS BUILDING,” pride flags hanging outside every single shop, and posters everywhere advertising different upcoming events in the community. That evening Morgan and I ate the first of many veggie burgers that we would eat that week. 4. Because we visited during the blistering Southwest heat wave, we spent a day

swimming in the pool at the resort. The temperature of 115 degrees gave us no option but to spend a considerable amount of time in the water. Every time we sat on the pool chairs, we dried off in about three minutes and were sweating again in five. When not in the pool, we cooled off with açaí bowls topped with coconut shreds and bananas. Later that night, we joined the entire extended family for dinner outside, where we watched the sun set behind the mountains and the evening warmth felt like a cozy blanket. 5. Tucson Mountain County Park. We spent a whole day at the Tucson Mountain County Park and Museum. The museum at the park was filled with information about fossils and stones from the area. As we walked through the path in the desert, we saw deer, a mountain lion, and javalinas (wild pigs, which looked extremely innocent while sleeping but actually have incredibly sharp teeth). We finished the day with more veggie burgers! 6. We took a tram up through the Coronado National Forest before hiking our way back down the mountain. We watched in awe as a man passed us running down the trail. We discussed how could it be physically possible to run in the 113-degree heat?! We stood on the rock formations at Mount Lemmon taking photos. There we witnessed a man standing on a ledge, taking a video with his dog on his shoulder. We almost had a heart attack waiting for the dog to safely be returned to the ground. We, on the other hand, weren’t going to mess with the 9,159 ft. elevation! 7. Golf ’n Stuff. Yes, that is the real name of the putt-putt and arcade location where we spent one of our last evenings. Corny name aside, it was a memorable evening spent with Morgan and everyone on the trip. We made jokes about our lack of putt-putt skills (although we did both manage to get one holein-one!) and reminisced about our middle school days when we both believed we would someday play in the LPGA. 8. Every single morning, Morgan braided my hair into two French braids to keep my bangs out of my face in the Arizona heat. I don’t know how to French braid myself, and although it was a small gesture, her willingness every time made me happy and didn’t go unnoticed. I promised her I would learn in the next month so that she would never have to do it again! The week went by way too quickly, and I’m

still not sure how we packed so much into six days of travel. Whether it was Morgan and I giggling about our excessive sweating in the Arizona heat or cuddling up as we watched The Belko Experiment at night, not a moment passed that I wasn’t happy to just be spending time with my friend. Not to mention, I felt just as much a part of Morgan’s family as my own. Morgan’s uncle gave me amazing advice about college and my career path, and her extended family greeted me with a hug every day. I am forever grateful for a friendship that only got stronger on this trip.

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NV Musician of the Week

Emma Schlageter has been an outstanding member of the Northview Band Program all four years of high school. Emma doubles instrumentation and performs in multiple ensembles. She has been a teacher aide to the band program and has held staff positions as a quartermaster, librarian, squad leader, section leader, and lends a hand whenever needed. As an instrumentalist, she has been a member of the NV Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Cats, Pep Bands, has participated in OMEA festival events. She is also involved in the Senior Band Advisory Committee. She is the daughter of John and Amanda Schlageter.

New Lourdes’ board members named

Lourdes University President Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., announced the appointment of four new members to its board of trustees– Bibiana Boerio, Maureen M. Kenney, Michael S. Koralewski and Hussien Shousher. “It is an honor to welcome these outstanding individuals. Their expertise in the fields of higher education, government relations, and the automotive and energy industries will serve Lourdes University well,” said Dr. Gawelek. Maureen M. Kenney is a recognized leader in the northwest Ohio region. The General Partner of Carelink Nursing Services, she owns and operates the home health care company. Previously, she was vice president of clinical pperations for Health Care Solutions and a marketing representative at Toledo Hospital. Michael S. Koralewski is the current senior vice president of global manufacturing for First Solar, Inc. He has been with the company since 2006. Prior to joining First Solar, Mr. Koralewski was employed by Dana Corporation where he served as director of quality for its Commercial Vehicle Business Unit. Hussien Shousher is the former CEO of GEM Inc. and GEM Energy, having worked with the Rudolph Libbe Group of companies for more than 25 years. He started his 35+ yearcareer in the construction industry as a Project Engineer for Texaco in Port Arthur, Tex. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Toledo.

STEM expands into larger space and Tech Challenge program. The national program allows teams ranging from first graders to high school seniors interested in science, technology, engineering and math, to learn skills that will help them solve real-world problems. As participation in the program continued to grow the volunteers were faced with a decision: they could either cut the program back or find staff that would be able to help them move forward. “Nobody really wanted to back it down, but then there was the question of, ‘Well, who leaves their job to run it?’” Burnworth explained. “Long story short, it was me!” After Tom left his job, the STEM Center was able to move to a bigger space and be staffed during the day. This change opened the door to multiple opportunities.

Lourdes University President Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D.

Film a better world: summer film challenge Shorties SE and King Road Library’s Young Filmmakers program are collaborating on a Summer Short Film Challenge focusing on this year’s Summer Reading Challenge’s theme of “Build a Better World.” Participants in grades K-12 are invited to create films that examine ways to make the world a better place. Films can be produced on any type of device and should be no longer than four minutes. They must be submitted by Aug. 5 and can be emailed to kingfilmchallenge@gmail.com to be

eligible for the film showcase to be held at King Road Branch. Filmmakers will have their submissions screened and judged on Aug. 9. Winners will be announced and their films viewed at the Library during the Summer Film Showcase on Aug. 10, 4 to 5 p.m. In addition to the Library viewings The Ohio Theater, Toledo’s oldest neighborhood theater at 3106 Lagrange St., will present the winning short film during its Summer Film Festival in August.

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The new space is dedicated completely to the area’s STEM program and has the building components and table space necessary for teams to efficiently collaborate and compete. The space is open year-round for teams to practice. The center has five rooms dedicated to building and testing robots on different challenge mats, as well as two more rooms dedicated to helping kids rehearse presentations for the many different projects they create. Some students have had their projects tested in the exhibits at the Toledo Zoo. In addition to the building and presentation rooms, there is also a shop area for the high school students to practice and for summer campers to learn. The team was able to offer 10 summer camps this year, instead of just the two they had in years past. The center remains affiliated with FIRST® with the only change being the facility in which it takes place. What started as 16 kids practicing their craft in the Burnworths’ basement has turned into 150 kids being able to share a 2,600 square foot space with separate rooms that meet each student’s needs. “What the younger participants in the camps and teams don’t always realize they’re getting is the whole engineering process of design, test, rebuild, design,” Burnworth explained. The center is also looking to bring a program into the Sylvania schools in the near future.

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Soccer Players Commit to Collegiate Teams

SV Grad is Lourdes Lacrosse Record Holder

Jared Yoshino, a 2013 Southview graduate, recently received his Bachelor of Science in Business and Leadership Degree from Lourdes University. While at Lourdes, Jared was an integral part of the Men’s Lacrosse team. His senior year he led the Gray Wolves to a 12-3 record and a WHAC Tournament Title, finishing the season with team high stats of 54 goals, 31 assists, 85 total points and 69 ground balls. Jared earned First Team All Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference honors, NAIA First Team All-America honors, Capital One Academic All-District I First Team honors and Capital One Academic All-America At-Large Second Team honors. He was also named the Lourdes University Male Student Athlete of the Year. He completes his four years as the school record-holder with 184 goals, 175 assists, 359 points, and 270 ground balls.

Pacesetter Soccer U18 & U19 soccer players L-R: Lexa Bauer of Notre Dame Academy will play at UT in 2018; Haliey Clere of Clay will attend Akron University; Kristina DeMarco of Perrysburg, will play soccer at Miami; Coach Danny Fisher; Maddy Crandall of Southview will attend Wright State University; Lyndsey Spotts of Bedford has committed to play at BGSU: Abby Siefert of Springfield will attend Ashland University, and Reagan Clark of Clay will play at Wright State University.

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Highland Meadows practice range expanded in time for tourney Balhoff credits the membership, Judd Silverman and his board and the community for their involvement in launching the project. He especially lauds Highland Meadows grounds superintendent Greg Pattinson, golf pro Nick Myers and Sean Smith of Hills & Forrest, International Golf Course Architects for their efforts contributing to the success of the project. “Those three had the vision and the determination to bring this project to fruition,” Balhoff said. “They really made this all happen!”

“Our board was happy to contribute to the renovation project at Highland Meadows,” stated Tournament Director Judd Silverman. “We’ve had a wonderful relationship with the club since 1988 and when the club approached us about contributing to the project it didn’t take long for our board to make a decision. For years the range had become a safety issue with LPGA players hitting shots over the fence into the adjacent Number 8 tee. I think the new range and redesigned ninth hole are fantastic for both the members and the tournament.”

An aerial view of the expanded driving range and the new Number 9 green. Members of the LPGA competing in the 2017 Marathon Classic presented by Owens Corning and OI have a pleasant surprise in store. This year, they will warm up and practice from the brand new and expanded driving range. No more will they have to be concerned about hitting unknowing spectators on the eighth tee as they did in the past. What was a 17,000 square foot driving range has been expanded to 40,000 square feet. “We now can boast that Highland Meadows has the best practice facilities in northwest Ohio,” stated Dick Balhoff, the club’s former president of the board. “This has been part of our master plan for the past 15 years. We knew this was important for the LPGA players and for the club as well. But it was only in the last couple of years that we were able to make this happen.” According to Balhoff, the LPGA never said that the range had to be fixed, but while the professional golfers love the course, they thought the driving range was not very good. “When Judd Silverman, Marathon Classic director learned about the plans for the expanded range designed by Arthur Hills, he was willing to help jump start a financial campaign to raise the funds for the project,” Balhoff said. Other financial pieces also fell into place. The Sylvania Community Improvement Corporation granted a shortterm, low-interest loan to the board for the project. An overwhelming percentage of the voting membership approved the project, imposing a small assessment on themselves to help with the funding. And a five-year short term loan from Waterford Bank completed the financing package to allow the project to begin last August right after the completion of the 2016 classic.

“The loans will be paid back over three years from proceeds from the tournament,” Balhoff said. “Of course we had to modify two golf holes but as one longtime member said, 'even if we had the best golf hole in America, the No. 12 hole from Augusta here, I would gladly give that up for our new driving range,' Number nine was a good hole and it is still a good hole, just a bit different. And now we also have a practice facility that is outstanding. It will certainly please LPGA players and our members. It will also attract new members,” Balhoff stated. He continued, “The number nine hole has been shortened somewhat with a narrower, well-bunkered green in a new position closer to the creek. The green also has a steep roll off on the back side that presents shot challenges. Also, we cut off eight feet from the top of the hill on the ninth fairway making a more gradual slope to the creek.” A new 10th tee was created closer to the number one tee and the putting green was moved to the former 10th tee. “We transplanted grass from the ninth green and the two fairways as well,” Balhoff shared. “Everything that was done was for safety and convenience. Members really seem to like everything about this and they capped off the renovations by installing a signature clock between 10 tee and the putting green.” Those two holes were shortened with temporary greens and tees from last September through April and the driving range was ready for practice in May. Some last minute finishing touches were completed the first of July just in time for the big week. “Every time I walk out on the golf course, I smile as I see so many people, men, women, kids out on the practice range,” he added.

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100th Birthday Celebration

L-R: Harry Wagner, whose birthday is July 7, celebrates the first day of his 100th year with friends David and Shelley Harkness. The two men have been friends since childhood.

L-R: Musician, Banjo Betsy Grafing, birthday celebrant, Harry Wagner, jazz singer, Flo Metzger, and Ragtime Rick, prepare to entertain the overflow crowd at the 99th birthday celebration of Harry Wagner, held July 8 at Creekside Independent Living , hosted by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Denny Schwartz.

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Eleanor Rose Lightle was born May 31, 2017, weighing in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. and 21 inches long. Her proud parents are Roseanna and Joshua Lightle. Her grandparents are Elizabeth and Terry Lightle and Esther and Eduardo Rodriguez.

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NV Senior class parents to host picnic on Aug. 1 Northview senior class parents will be hosting the Class of 2018 Senior Picnic at Centennial Terrace on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Students can spend an evening together creating lasting memories while dancing to the music of DJ Javier. Other activities include capturing snapshots in the photo booth, playing corn hole, competing in hula

hoop contests, feasting on favorite foods and chance drawings for door prizes. The event is free for all Northview High School senior class students. Swimming at Centennial Quarry during the day will also be offered free by showing a student ID for senior class students. For additional information contact Kris Soldner at 419349-2150 or ksoldner@bex.net.

The members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild have opened their annual “Crafts for Christmas” Craft show up to non-members and they are inviting area crafters to apply for this holiday craft show. This show has been a favorite in the area for over 40 years, always with free admission and parking for customers. The show will once again be held at the

Lucas County Recreation Center in Maumee on Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26. This year’s show will feature the juried members of the Guild and juried nonmembers. Interested crafters can go to http://www.toledocraftsmansguild.org to download an application. They can also email toledocraftsmansguild@yahoo.com or phone 419-842-1925 for more information.

The Bittersweet Creative Arts Program will be joining the 25th Annual Art on the Mall community art fair located on the Centennial Mall in the heart of the University of Toledo’s campus. The event will be Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BCA will offer artwork created by individuals with autism in the BCA program. Items include fused glass, paintings, ceramics, mixed media and woven items. The BCA program uses art as therapy and art as vocation, provides art education and art enrichment for adolescents and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. They serve over 100 individuals with autism at three locations within Ohio. Proceeds from the sale

of these items will provide much-needed funding to sustain the BCA program.

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The Toledo Area Humane Society is offering summer camps for kids ages five to 14 years old through July and August. If a child is thinking of a career with animals, wants to learn more about pocket pets, or is just looking to go on an animal adventure around the shelter, For information, visit tole dohumane.org/child-e ducat ionprograms-and-camps or email Education Coordinator Jackie Kinnee at jackiek@toledohumane.org.

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ALS Walk Committee Meets

Members of the ALS Walk steering committee chaired by Ashley Delp are Joe Dorfmeyer, Erica Hertzfeld, Mindy Medlock, Nicole Krejci, Lauren Flaum, Timothy Delp, Ruth Moeller, Ashley Delp, Tammy Klatt and Jennifer Dorfmeyer. Not pictured are Alex Schiavone, Kimberly Davis-Grable, Lisa Dunn, Jamie Hamilton and Susan Peth. The committee encourages the public to join others in ‘Walking to defeat ALS’ on Sept. 10 at UT Savage Hall to raise money and awareness for the neurological disease. Opening ceremonies begin at 11:30 a.m. with an expected crowd of over 1,000. More information is available at alsaohio.org.

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Chevy and Jeep raffle supports custom bell to be installed at Toledo Memorial Park’s 911 First Responders Last Call Memorial Community Bell to honor police and fire personnel

For Ohio’s Bicentennial in 2003, the world’s only traveling bell foundry was created. The bell foundry on wheels was designed by the Verdin Bell Company and traveled throughout Ohio for three years, casting custom bronze bells for each of the state’s 88 counties. Once again, this September, the community will have an opportunity to participate in a fun, unique and interactive bell casting experience at Toledo Memorial Park. This one-of-a-kind project, honoring police and fire personnel, will take place Sept. 9 through 11. Participants of all ages are invited to assist in the creation of the last call bell during the twoday casting event in September. The community will help load 500 pounds of bronze pieces into the furnace through an “ingot brigade.” The bell will be poured, cast and polished on site at the park. The familyfriendly event, planned for Sept. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature live music from The Sweet Tea Band,

food vendors, “touch a truck” presented by Buck & Knobby Equipment Company and other fun activities. The completed bell will be dedicated with a special ceremony and inaugural ringing on Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. Funding for the tribute will be made possible by gifts from the community. Donations can be made at gofundme.com/toledo-memorial-park-911bell or by calling the park at 419-882-7151. In addition, a special “Driven by Courage” summer raffle supports the last call bell project. Lucky raffle winners will receive a 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 LTZ Crew, presented by Dave White Chevrolet, and a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4, presented by Charlie’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and Grogan’s Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. Raffle tickets are $100 each, and only 999 tickets are available for each vehicle. Tickets can be purchased by calling Toledo Memorial Park or visiting toledomemorialpark.com/events. Raffle tickets will also be available at many community events in the Sylvania area throughout the summer.

‘Wild about Art’ planned at the Toledo Zoo Feel the roar, feel the rush at Buckeye Broadband’s Wild about Art at the Toledo Zoo! Wild about Art is a two-day art fair taking place 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6. The show, set in the wild beauty of the number one zoo in the nation, will feature nearly 100 local and regional artists with various mediums on display for thousands of Zoo visitors, along with painting demonstrations from the animal artists in residence. In addition to art work, the Zoo event, free with admission, will include entertainment from the Toledo Symphony and Toledo School for the Arts; interactive activities such as origami, glass flameworking demonstrations from Toledo Museum of Art and a large children’s art zone in Nature’s Neighborhood. To make this art fair weekend even wilder, several animals, including African elephants and white-cheeked gibbons, will be creating

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their own one-of-a-kind pieces of art as visitors look on! A full list of participating artists and a schedule of weekend activities can be found at toledozoo.org/wildaboutart. For a sneak peek, the Zoo will also host a preview party from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4. Guests will get an exclusive, first glimpse of the weekend art show with the opportunity to chat with and purchase the work of participating artists, enjoy a primate painting session, sample local craft whiskey and even observe local artists completing a giant giraffe sculpture! Reservations are required and guests must be 21 or over with valid ID to enter. Tickets, which include one cocktail, are limited and can be purchased online at toledozoo.org /wildaboutartpreview. roceeds from the preview party benefit the Zoo’s conservation and education programs.

SAFS’ Fiesta comes to Sylvania; sponsors are needed

Sylvania Area Family Services is hosting Fiesta in Sylvania, on Sept. 8 and 9, at Centennial Terrace. As Sylvania’s largest nonprofit organization, ongoing sponsorships and events such as this are needed to fund SAFS’ weekly choice food pantry and a number of other programs that assist at-risk and underserved families and children within the Sylvania School District. “We are looking for sponsors to partner with us to help us serve the community,” said Anita Sanchez-Serda, SAFS executive director. This year, Sylvania Area Family Services is celebrating 50 years of service to the community. Its strategy is to innovate, create, and collaborate to leverage additional community resources to both maximize and be good stewards of donor dollars.

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Sylvania Area Crime Reports Breaking and Entering Pacesetter Park, concession stand broken into at 8800 block of Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Tim Horton’s, cash stolen at 6800 block of W. Central Ave. Burglary Michael L. Ahrendt, bicycle stolen at 4300 block of Whiteford Rd. Eric D. Fleming, television stolen in home burglary at 4700 block of Whiteford Rd. Dennis A. Cowell, two guns and ammunition stolen at 7900 block of W. Central Ave. Patricia A. Mauder, three laptops, Kindle tablet, jewelry and cosmetics stolen at 6000 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Bradley C. Roberson, laptop, stereo equipment Xbox, and television stolen at 4400 block of N. HollandSylvania Rd. Criminal Damaging Ruth M. Kortier, pool heater electrical connection cut at 5900 block of Elden Dr. Kayla M. Brown, vehicle keyed at 5700 block of Summit St. Forgery Society, counterfeit currency received at 5800 block of W. Alexis Rd. Found Property Wallet found at 8200 block of Erie St. Telecommunications Abuse Amy L. Hazuda, harassing phone call received, 5200 block of W. Alexis Rd. Theft Taylor Cadillac, vehicles stolen at 6100 block of W. Central Ave. Mark K. Goodremont, handgun stolen from vehicle at 4100 block of Vineyard Rd. Arthur Jackson, vehicle window broken; purse, wallet, credit cards and cash stolen at 8600 block of Brint Rd. Meijer, bicycle and shirt stolen at 7200 block of W. Central Ave. Walmart, merchandise stolen at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Walmart, speakers stolen at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Meijer, attempted theft of batteries at 7200 block of W. Central Ave. Brian D. Hesselbart, bank checks and change stolen from vehicle at 6100 block of Outpost Rd.

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Joseph M. Torti, headphones and garage door openers stolen at 4900 block of Homerdale Ave. Alexander S. Thal, cash from wallets stolen at 6500 block of Sylvania Ave. Karen L. Stutz, cash stolen at 7200 block of W. Central Ave. Rebecca J. Burschhaus, wallet with cash, credit cards stolen from vehicle at 4700 block of High Oaks Blvd. Gabes, merchandise stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Cynthia L. Castor, Ipod stolen from vehicle at 5000 block of Westbourne Rd. Shorty’s Back Forty, cooker trailer stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Tammy K. Martin, check stolen and forged, 4900 block of N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Loyal Order of Moose, bingo tickets stolen at 6000 block of N. Main St. Bernard Machado, cash stolen at 5300 block of Harroun Rd. Bed Bath & Beyond, air conditioner stolen at 5100 block of Monroe St. Walmart, merchandise stolen at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Lucille M. Johnson, cash stolen by fraud at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Walmart, watch stolen at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Franciscan Care Center, prescription drugs stolen at 4100 block of N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Walmart, merchandise stolen at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Franciscan Care Center, prescription drugs stolen at 4100 block of N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Christen E. Souders, driver’s license and credit cards stolen at 3200 block of Zone Ave. Rachel J. Kipplen, watches and jewelry stolen from 6800 block of Perivale Park Rd. Walmart, attempted theft of merchandise at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Donald C. Adamski, laptop computer stolen at 3700 block of Chesterton Dr. Edward Abdoney, shoes stolen at 5000 block of Valencia Dr. Howard J. Connors, power tools stolen at 3800 block of Harrowfield Rd. Taylor Cadillac, stolen vehicle at 6100 block of W. Central Ave. Meijer, merchandise stolen at 7200 block of W. Central Ave. Meijer, merchandise stolen at 7200 block of W. Central Ave. Flower Hospital, falsifying records, 5200 block of Harroun Rd. Barney’s, 20 oz. Arizona Tea and seven Flip Spinners stolen at 6100 block of Monroe St.

Speedway, merchandise stolen at 6600 block of Monroe St. Madeleine A. Kalell, identity theft, 4500 block of Vicksburg Dr. Speedway, lottery tickets stolen at 6600 block of Monroe St. Q-Zar, did not pay bill at 5800 block of Monroe St. From the Court Assault Lesia Y. Harden, 750 S. McCord Rd., Apt. 219, Holland, $450 fine, costs, 124 days jail time, 80 days suspended, restitution, letter of apology. Burglary Christopher M. Boyak, 754 Angola Rd., Holland, $100 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 30 days suspended. Contempt of Court Sherman W. Golden, 5723 Malden Dr., Toledo, $200 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 12 days suspended, 32 hours community service. Nicholas G. Sondergeld, 400 W. Harborview Dr., Harborview, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time. Criminal Trespass Christopher M. Boyak, 754 Angola Rd., Holland, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 16 days suspended. Disorderly Conduct Christopher G. Guiss, 387 E. Woodside Terrace, Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 28 days suspended, counseling. Stephanie A. Buford, 2570 Eastgate Rd., Apt. 5, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 23 days suspended, work release, letter of apology. Tesha M. Walker, 3924 Rivere Dr., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 22 days suspended, restitution. Driving Under the Influence Deven D. Lindley, 2909 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo, $550 fine, costs, 36 days jail time, 32 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Joshua A. Martin, 5569 Ryewick Dr., Toledo, $550 fine, costs, 43 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, drug screening. Danielle D. Middlebrooks, 6870 Oakfield Dr., Toledo, $550 fine, costs, 43 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Aimee C. Sindyla, 4610 W. Sylvania Ave., No. 3, Toledo, $950 fine, costs, 25 days jail time, 36 days E.M.H.U., work release, license suspended 18 months. Rhonda L. Maurer, 7226 Providence St., Whitehouse, $550 fine, costs, 46 days jail time, 43 days suspended, license suspended one year with limited privileges. Zachary C. Lewis, 2951 Heysler Rd., Toledo, $875 fine, costs, 129 days jail time, 120 days suspended, license suspended 15 months. Michael F. Reaves, 395 Spring Pond Rd., Sagamore Hills, $550 fine, costs, 83 days jail time, 80 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, drug screening. Jessica Cobian, 6003 Red Oak Dr., Toledo, $550 fine, costs, 43 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, drug screening. Darken T. Young, 3014 Warsaw St., Toledo, $550 fine, costs, 43 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. James E. Tierney, 2705 Westcastle, Toledo, $1000 fine, costs, 70 days jail time, 36 days E.H.M.U., license suspended 24 months. Drug Abuse Kathrine L. Nichols, 4949 San Joaquin, Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 176 days suspended, drug screening. Damien N. Neal, 2022 W. Central Ave., Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 29 days suspended, 32 hours community service, drug screening. Drug Paraphernalia Kathrine L. Nichols, 4949 San Joaquin, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, drug screening. Tammy D. Ware, 845 Prouty St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 25 days suspended, drug screening. Timothy P. Moccabee, Jr., 11720 Monclova Rd., Monclova, $250 fine, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 80 hours community service, drug screening. Drug Possession Isiah L. Khalfani, 5702 Angola Rd., No. 4, Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 40 days jail time, 39 days suspended, drug screening. Jacob A. Karamol, 509 Buttonwoods Rd., Elkton, Md., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service, drug screening. Firearm Violation Shawana R. Lee, 2909 Laskey Rd., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 60 days jail time, 59 days suspended, firearm safety course. Deven D. Lindley, 2909 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 60 days jail time, 59 days suspended, firearm safety class. Robert T. Smith, 3834 Washburn Rd., Berkey, $400 fine, costs, 60 days jail time, 50 days suspended, firearm safety course. Hit/Skip James M. Masney, 4902 E. Wickford, No. 3, Sylvania, $500 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 119 days suspended, 80 hours community service, restitution. Rhonda L. Maurer, 7226 Providence St., Whitehouse, $500 fine, costs, 15 days E.M.H.U.

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No Operator’s License Corey L. Truman, 540 E. Broadway, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended. Monica B. Schoch, 3226 N. McCord Rd., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 43 days jail time, 40 days suspended. Jeffrey S. Haas, 1111 Madison Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 44 days jail time, 30 days suspended. Obstruction Chad E. Cole, 5426 Alexis Rd., Sylvania, $300 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 86 days suspended, anger management. Order Violation Roger J. Peluso, 6160 Trust Dr., Holland, $250 fine, costs, 89 days jail time, 50 days suspended, counseling. Physical Control Robert T. Smith, 3834 Washburn Rd., Berkey, $1000 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 70 days suspended, license suspended one year. Daniel A. Castor, 7850 C.R. 16, Bryan, $900 fine, costs, 112 days jail time, 100 days suspended, license suspended 12 months. Reckless Operation Dontae L. Tucker, 8155 Hill Ave., Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, license suspended nine months. Donald F. Caskey, II, 816 Royalton St., Waterville, $150 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, license suspended six months. Joshua K. Weemes, 3710 C.R. 51, Delta, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 24 days suspended, license suspended 12 months, drug screening. Resisting Arrest Chad E. Cole, 5426 Alexis Rd., $300 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 86 days suspended, anger management. Theft Kathrine L. Nichols, 4949 San Joaquin, Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 90 days suspended, drug screening. Rachel L. Cotton, 227 Melrose, Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 75 days jail time, 75 days suspended, 80 hours community service. Dravon L. Mason, 1727 Marne St., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 85 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Devonique C. Mays, 1920 Freeman St., Toledo, $650 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 60 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Jerica L. Smith, 6865 Oakfield, Toledo, $600 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 78 days suspended. Tammy D. Ware, 845 Prouty St., Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 70 days suspended, drug screening. Stephanie M. Rayoum, 511 Maumee St., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 50 days jail time, 50 days suspended, off limits at Walmart. Amanda L. Eff, 5747 Roberts Rd., Sylvania, $450 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 172 days suspended. Gabrielle M. McHaney, 812 Treat St., Apt. A, Adrian, Mich., $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 80 days suspended, restitution. John Drake, 1513 Lawnview, Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 90 days suspended, drug screening. Theodore J. Borysiak, 2410 Heysler Rd., Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 45 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Branden L. Hasty, 127 S. Wolfe Rd., Port Clinton, $500 fine, costs, 15 days E.M.U., drug screening. Rhashida D. Merriweather, 1115 Woodville Rd., Toledo, $650 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 30 days suspended, drug screening. Britnee L. Messano, 6201 Garden, Apt. C34, Maumee, $450 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 60 days suspended, parenting class, drug screening. Eric R. McCloud, 501 Weber St., Toledo, $600 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 80 days suspended, drug screening. Lorenzo R. Farrow, 420-1/2 Boston Place, Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 72 hours community service, restitution. Jacqueline A. Scott, 2465 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, $600 fine, costs, 127 days jail time, 120 days suspended, drug screening. Kathrine L. Nichols, 4949 San Joaquin, Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 90 days suspended, drug screening. Trespassing Theodore J. Borysiak, 2410 Heysler Rd., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, drug screening. Unauthorized Use of Property Dravon L. Mason, 1727 Marne St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 25 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Nicole R. Johnson, 8730 W. Central Ave., Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 29 days suspended, 64 hours community service, restitution, drug screening. Christopher K. Badgett, 9237 Frankfort Rd., Holland, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 150 days suspended, drug screening. Jeremy R. Posner, 11338 Sebring Hwy., Metamora, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 72 hours community service, drug screening. Tiffany E. Guynes, 580 Colburn St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, restitution. Sarah C. Priddy, 3337 Algonquin Pkwy., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 50 hours community service, restitution.

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5928 Friedly Dr. $179,000 Built in ’15 with 3 beds, 2.5 baths and over 1,500 sf of living space. Quarter acre lot with has a new privacy fence in back. Spacious island kitchen w/ SS appliances. First floor Master. Two car attached garage. Two story Great Room. First floor laundry. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group

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Outstanding 3321 sq. ft. 5 bed, 4 1/2 bath 1 owner like-new custom home on large private lot in Sylvania. Gleaming hardwood floors in island kitchen & nice eat-in area. Sunroom. Open floor plan, high ceilings. Fantastic finished basement w/wine bar. Ove sized 2 3/4 garage. This home is spotless! $429,900. Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates

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3649 Swallow Tail Ln. • $233,000 Stunning contemporary with 3 beds, 3.5 baths and over 2,200 sf of living space which includes the sweet finished bsmt. Soaring ceilings, sharp angles and windows galore. Double sided fireplace. Granite kitchen. Awesome covered outdoor entertainment area. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group

Sylvania Twp. 7514 Peachtree Lane Beautiful 1 owner custom home on 124 x 310 private lot in Oak Creek. 1st floor master suite w/fireplace & sitting area. Family room w/2 sided fireplace to eat in area. Spacious island kitchen w/lots of cabinets & counter space. Sunroom overlooks patio & lovely yard with luscious gardens. Finished basement, 4 car attached garage & more! $579,900. Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates

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2253 Castlebrooke Ln., Sylvania Twp. Lovely 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath detached villa in secluded neighborhood. Nice kitchen with lovely eat-in area overlooking stamped patio & fenced yard. Features open floor plan & private yard. Basement & huge 2.5 car garage. Priced to sell at $259,900 Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates

6820 Appomattox, Sylvania Well kept, one owner 2970 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 1/2 bath custom home with 1st floor master. Vaulted ceilings & fireplace in family room. Island kitchen w/double ovens. Screened porch overlooks private yard. $274,900 Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates

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4301 Pear Tree Court, $824,900 This home is for the buyer that wants a well built, one owner 5181 sq. ft. custom home on estate-style double lot with tennis court! 5 bedrooms & 4 full, 2 half baths. Finished walk-out basement with rec room, fireplace, bedroom, work out room, for additional sq. ft. Over sized 4 1/2 car garage with workshop! Marcia Rubini, 419/870-2009 RE/MAX Preferred Associates

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Build on hilltop 1.5 wooded lots. Amazing views of Crystal Lake! Woods and water with an Up North feel. Private lake, electric motors only w/boat access down the road. Quiet, peaceful. Great bass fishing. Ten minutes from Michigan International Speedway. Close to state highways. Nice property at reduced price! $31,500. Call Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3646

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

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES! TRADE SHOW MARKETING REP/$12 HR PLUS BONUSES We are actively seeking individuals to join our Special Events marketing team where you will be traveling to various events throughout NW Ohio and South East MI sharing and promoting our award winning product. You will generate leads to potential customers. Candidates should be energetic, customer service background, valid drivers license, reliable transportation w/weekend availability. This is a part time flexible hours position. RETIREES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! MARKETING CSR/FULL TIME/SALARY We are hiring enthusiastic and success driven individuals who want to start a career with professional and financial growth opportunities while working in a fun environment.We generate leads for our award winning product and service. NO SELLING INVOLVED!! Candidates should be highly motivated and friendly. Full benefits package offered including medical, dental and 401k retirement plus more.Opportunity for advancement and unlimited earning potential. $45k - $60k position. CALL CTR/PHONE MARKETING Are you professional in voice and appearance and have a great customer service background? We have an available position for YOU within our team atmosphere. Part time position M-F 8:30 am to 1:30 pm and EO Saturday same. Your personality will speak for itself, fun and extroverted!! Attendance is crucial, we are an established 30 yr local company looking to complete our TEAM. Share your knowledge with homeowners. Positive and assertive with experience need only apply. APPLY TODAY at snyder@ruskind.com. Call for details Tiffany (419)841-6055

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