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New King Road Library Branch Reads Well in Sylvania

Spooky Happenings

4A Ethan Sun, center, checks out what Ryleigh and Izabella McMillan are doing in the little house.

Brayden Dakolois and Lucas Feller have fun playing in the circle in thed interactive children’s center.

Tracie Braylock helps her son Solomon ‘paint’ on the computer while her daughter Bria looks on.

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Zoey Dakolois spells out her name while playing in the children’s center.

Haytham and Kassem Tawfik were intent on building with Legos.

Toledo Lucas County Library Director Clyde Scoles cuts the ribbon.

Vivene and Beth Golich take a turn at the computer.

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Emma Rickey has fun watching the gears turn.

Evan Sun enjoys his interactive game.

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Beware as Sylvania turns ‘Transylvania’ for the end-of-October holiday.

Bite for the Fight

Linda James, Elaine Bender and Deb Walker participated in the event that included entertainment and raffle baskets.

Red Bird Art Walk

Merin Gemerchak and her mother, Eileen, check out the artwork at T.K. Lane’s.

INDEX

Congratulations 2A Community Events 3-6A Community News 7-11,15-16, 22-24A Downtown 12-14A Sylvania Then & Now 15A Business News 17-21A Lourdes 1-2B School News 3-4B Sports News 5B Community Affairs 7-11B Obituaries 12-13B Real Estate 14B Classifieds 15B

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Golden Wedding Celebration

Richard and Janice (Wiesolek) Goodnough of Sylvania celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 15, 2016. A luncheon for family and friends was hosted by their children, Doug (Janelle) and Brian (Sarah), and their two grandchildren, Jack and Ava.

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100th Birthday Lauded

Margaret Connolly of Kingston Residence of Sylvania will celebrate her 100th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 20. Her children Sharon Connolly Fike and Tom Connolly and grandchildren Joan Neeley, Jill Gordon, Joe Fike, Tom, Jeff and Mark Connolly and their families including 10 greatgrandchildren, will host a party for her and her friends on Saturday, Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at Kingston.

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IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

Alateen Meeting There is a new Alateen meeting in the area at the Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania. The group meets Sunday nights from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and is for children and teens ages eight and up who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.

Call 419/537-7500 with questions.

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 Tai Chi Classes Beginner Tai Chi classes are held from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at The Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Tai Chi classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength.

Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. Call 419/8658503 or visit boomersrn.com.

Cardio Drumming Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St., offers Cardio Drumming on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and every other Saturday at 10 a.m.

Call 419/517-7080.

Cardio Kickboxing Cardio Kickboxing/Circuit Training is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., and every other Saturday at 10 a.m. at Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St. Boxing gloves required. Call 419/517-7080.

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 Road, 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.

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Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Weekly Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45 – 11 a.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. In addition to meetings, the group offers playdates and an Executive Mommas’ group for working mothers. For more information, visit motherscenter.net or connect with them on Facebook.

Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the new Ronald McDonald House. Call 419/291-5667.

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 for info.

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. For information, call 419/8854421.

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 Tom Maidment at 419/490-4690.

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. 419/882-0048.

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 Road. Meetings are held Mondays from 910:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Call 419/478-1103 or 419/841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated.

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 more information.

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

LUNCH is served from 11:45 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/person; reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before BILLIARDS: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; COMPUTER LAB: open when classes are not in session; OPEN GYM: open when classes are not in session; QUILTING & SEWING: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8 a.m.-noon, weekly; WOODSHOP: Tue, Thu, Fri, 1-3 p.m., weekly; WOODCARVERS: Tue 4-7 p.m., weekly Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419/885-3913

10/20 Benefits Specialist: 3rd Thursday, by appt.

Poker: Thu 12-4, weekly Book Review Group: Thu 2-3, monthly 10/21 Oktoberfest: 6:30-9:30, $10/ticket, call for availability 10/24 Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * BP Clinic: 11-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 10/25 Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, 10-11, bring your own supplies!

Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies!

Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * Cinema Studies w/Dr. Jan Wahl: 5:30-7, monthly Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 67:15, Mar-Oct, * 10/26 AARP Smart Driver: preregistration required, Knitting/Crocheting: Wed 9-11, Fri 2-4, weekly Medicare Check-up: 1-4 presentation & 1:1 consultations Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 10/27 Podiatrist, by appointment

Digital Camera Composition: 10-12, * Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: 10:30-11:30 Taste & Create: 7-9 p.m., SCS Foundation 10/28 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, $3 at the door, weekly 10/31 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 8-12 noon, weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 11/1 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Legal Outreach: by appointment Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3, monthly Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * National Geographic: 5:30 11/2 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 11/3 Spanish Club: 1-3:30, monthly Party Bridge: Mon 1-4, weekly 11/4 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304, $3 at the door, weekly 11/7 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 8-12 noon, weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 1011, weekly, * Blood Pressure Clinic: 11-12:30

*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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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 Branch Library 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419/882-2089 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo toledomuseum.org Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo toledozoo.org Valentine Theatre 410 Adams Street, Toledo valentinetheatre.com Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Manor House) 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo metroparkstoledo.com

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•Through Jan. 8, 2017 ‘Shakespeare’s Characters’ Toledo Museum of Art Painting, prints, sculptures and photographs of Shakespeare characters.Free.

•Oct. 20 Teen Tech Night: Intro to 3D Printing 6:30-7:30 p.m.

3986 King Rd. toledolibrary.org Did you know that the new King Road Branch has a 3D printer that you can use? Learn to easily design and print your own 3D objects. A raffle for your own 3D printed item is also part of the evening. Registration is required.

•Oct. 20-21 Little Boo at the Zoo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org Little Boo is the perfect Halloween party for preschoolers. Visit the themed trick-or-treat stations located around the amphitheatre.

Admission is $5 for a trick-or-treat pass per child (adult members are admitted for free with membership card) and $11 for nonmember adults and children which includes gate admission. Seniors are $8.

•Oct. 21 Squirrels and Acorns, 10 a.m.

Olander Gorman Preschoolers will learn all about squirrels with Joyce Davis. Register.

•Oct. 22 SCAT’s Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sylvania Police Station Sylvania Township Police Station Dropped off prescription drugs will be properly disposed.

‘Spooky Magic’ Halloween Party 3:30-5 p.m.

6749 Monroe St. toledolibrary.org 419/882-2089 A program with spooky, fun-filled afternoon of Halloween magic geared for kids and families with magician Jim Kleefeld is planned. This program is filled with laughs and some classic favorite monsters, but all in good fun.

Registration is required.

Get up and Play the Nature Way 1-3 p.m.

Wildwood Visitor Center Get in touch with your wild side - come play out in nature. Explore the wonders of the Metroparks with your children and soak in the

benefits of outdoor play. Dress for the weather and plan to get a little dirty. Reservations.

Exercise for a Cause: Family Fun Dog Walk, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club 2865 N. Reynolds Rd. 419/539-0235 Join in the fun with or without your pooch on a one-mile family fun dog walk. Items are also being collected for the Toledo Area Humane Society and Sunshine Communities. For information on the event and get a complete list of needed items, contact 419/539-0235.

•Oct. 21-23 “Harvey” Northview Performing Arts Center.

Ten Mile Creek Theatre Company presents, ‘Harvey’ at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets priced at $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students and are available at the door or can be reserved via email: TMCTheatreco@hotmail.com.

•Oct. 22-23 Pumpkin Path,10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org You won’t want to miss all the fun of the ‘ghosttravaganza’ Pumpkin Path. Visit the themed trick-or-treat stations located throughout the entire Zoo. Price of admission for members is $5 for trick-or-treat pass per child (adult members are admitted for free with membership card). Nonmember cost is $11 for adults ad children and $8 for seniors. Prices include gate admission.

•Oct. 25 Things That Go Bump, 10 a.m.

Olander Gorman Preschoolers can join ECO Discovery! to see some dark-of-night wiggles that turn into giggles when you see what they really are. Register.

Community Fundraiser, 4-7 p.m.

Epiphany Lutheran Church 915 N. Reynolds Rd. A spaghetti dinner, silent auction and raffle sponsored by Reynolds Corners Rotary Foundation will be held to raise funds for scholarships for Rogers High School graduates.

Suggested donation is adults $7 and children $4.

Your Go-To Event:

Dance Around the World, 5:30 p.m.

The Pinnacle, Maumee The Women of Toledo presents its second annual intercultural event featuring food from around the world, culture dance groups and an international costume display. There will be a restaurant gift card tree and raffle prize items.

Participants are invited to wear their own ethnic or traditional costumes. For more information, visit info@womenoftoledo.org.

Tickets are $40 per person; Circle of Friends member price is $35, or buy a ticket and Women of Toledo membership for $50.

WOW, 5-8 p.m.

Eberly Center for Women 2801 W. Bancroft St. Join the Women of Waterford and The Eberly Center for Women for an open house. Food and beverages will be provided. ‘Reach into your Closets, Not Your Wallets’ for Kate’s Closet, which provides free professional attire to UT students and women participating in Eberly Center programs. Donate your gently used attire and bring to the open house.

•Oct. 27 Read for the Record, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

6749 Monroe St. toledolibrary.org 419/882-2089 Join us in reading ‘The Bear Ate Your Sandwich,’ by Julie Sarcone-Roach and help set a world record. Read for the Record©, presented in partnership with Pearson, is Jumpstart’s world record-breaking campaign that brings children and adults together to read the same book, during the same week, in homes and communities all over the world.

Teen Halloween: Scary Simple Candy Making, 6:30-8 p.m.

6749 Monroe St. toledolibrary.org 419/882-2089 Get creative this Halloween by making your own chocolate candies that you can take home to share or enjoy at the library. There will be a raffle for a DIY kit that will let you make your own candy at home. Registration is required.

Eat, Drink and be Scary!

What might just be a scene seen in ‘TranSylvania!’

Enjoy grazing from local restaurants

BY MARY HELEN DARAH including Brieschke’s Bakery, Country Grains, Element 112, Fitness Shack Food he Sylvania Community Arts Revolution, Fowl & Fodder Local Fare, J & G Commission is hosting ‘TranSylvania,’ Pizza Palace, Pitasub Express and Shorty’s a costume party fundraising event on True American Roadhouse. Wear a costume, Oct. 22 from 7 to 11 p.m. The event will be and bring your photo ID. Tickets are $40 (or held at the Barn at Shade Rock Farms, 5577 $75 for two) and include one food grazing Section Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich. The evening and one drink. To purchase tickets, visit will include locally submitted short horror sylvaniaarts.org or call 419/517-0118. films, live music, food and unlimited fun.

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•Oct. 27

IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

Stroke Support Group, 4-6 p.m.

ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center 5200 Harroun Rd. This support group is for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The topic is about community re-entry presented by Kingston. Access to the many different community resources is available. Call 419/291-7537 or email stroke.support@promedica.org.

•Oct. 28 Ghosts, Witches,Skeletons...Oh My, 10 a.m.

Olander Gorman Preschoolers can enjoy storytime with retired librarian Mary Leugers and her mascot Rags.

Come dressed in costume. Register.

Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat, Noon-2 p.m.

Advent Lutheran Center 6735 W. Sylvania Ave. A safe, fun experience for kids.

Ghost Hunt with The Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society, 7-8 p.m.

6749 Monroe St. toledolibrary.org 419/882-2089 Ghost hunt with the pros. Meet Harold St. John from The Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society and learn about the many tools he uses to find spirits. Explore different types of hauntings and how to investigate the paranormal safely. Get your spooky on. For ages 12 and up.

Registration is required.

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•Oct. 29

Halloween Hike, 6-7:30 p.m.

Olander Park Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult, collect treats at 20-plus stations. Storytellers are at various stations. A $1 donation for ages 3 to 12 is donated to SAFS.

•Oct. 29, 5:30-9 p.m.

•Oct. 30, 2-4:30 p.m.

Camp Miakonda Halloween Party 5600 W. Sylvania Ave 419/241-7293 erieshorescouncil.org A spooky good time for all! This event is open to the public. Scouts, family and friends are encouraged to attend. The cost is $6 per youth (only if purchased online through Oct. 22) and $8 per youth at the door.

•Oct. 31 Trick-or-Treat, 6-7:30 p.m.

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•Nov. 1 S.A.V.E. public lecture, 7:30-9 p.m.

Franciscan Center 6832 Convent Blvd.

‘Art, History and Nature of Woodlawn Cemetery’ with Patty Toneff, director of the Woodlawn Foundation.

Discover Your Garden’s Ecology, 7 p.m.

Olander Nederhouser Learn how to make your garden more productive while considering its ecology with Olander’s Natural Resource Manager Melanie Coulter. Register.

Sylvania Schools levy committee members Baron Black, left, and Chet Trail, right, Sylvania Schools diversity specialist, along with Superintendent Scott Nelson talked about the importance of the levy to a gathering of supporters at Chandler Cafe on Oct. 13.

Friends of the Lathrop House, 7 p.m.

Sylvania Historic Village Carriage House 5717 N. Main St. Guest speaker Dr. Shirley Green will offer a PowerPoint lecture entitled ‘The History of African Americans in northwest Ohio.’ She teaches history at Bowling Green State University but began her career as a Toledo policewoman working her way up to the rank of lieutenant. She has also served as the safety director, and as deputy mayor under Michael Bell. She loves history and studied history at the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University, where she earned her doctorate degree. She is a strong advocate of genealogy, and is active in historical organizations.

•Nov. 2 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 419/531-7600 for details.

SCATACULAR, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave. Join members of SCAT for a light breakfast and learn how the organization has been working in the community for 30 years to raise awareness of at-risk behavior among young people.

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IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

Eco-Friendly Crafts, Holiday Mason Jar Cookie Mix, 6-7:30 p.m.

Olander Gorman Join TOPS’ Casey McDonald to create fun, sustainable and decorative pieces for your home. Register.

•Nov. 4 Where Birds Go, 10 a.m.

Olander Gorman Preschoolers join ECO Discovery! on a tour of all the places birds go for the winter. Find out why they go and when they’ll come back. Register.

•Nov. 5 Arts and Crafts Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 West Central Ave. More than 50 artists and crafters will offer handcrafted items - jewelry, cards, soaps and lotions, fused and blown glass, knitted items, clothing and accessories. The event includes a silent auction, bake sale, coffee and pastry bar and card party. Proceeds from the bazaar support local organizations.

Free parking and admission. For more information, call 419/531-4236.

NV Theatre Breakfast Buffet, 8-11 a.m.

Village Inn 4984 Holland Sylvania Rd. All you can eat buffet featuring pancakes, eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. Tickets are $5. Drinks and tip not included. Proceeds benefit Northview Theatre.

•Nov. 6-7

B'nai Israel & Etz Chayim RummageBoutique Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Congregation Etz Chayim 3853 Woodley Rd. Multi-family sale featuring vintage to nearly new clothing, jewelry, housewares, books and toys. Monday is bag day. Use Sylvania Avenue as bridge is out.

•Nov. 7 Nursing Mothers Group, 7-8:30 p.m.

Ronald McDonald House 3883 Monroe St. ProMedica Toledo Hospital’s Preparation for Parenthood hosts a nursing mothers group.

Topics include breastfeeding lifestyle, sleep for babies and mom, managing time and relationships. To register, call 419/291-5666.

Joyce Davis. Register.

•Nov. 11-13 “Hair” Olander Nederhouser Cutting Edge Theatre Company’s first musical ‘Hair’ will be performed at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

•Nov. 15 Harvest Time, 10 a.m.

Olander Gorman Preschoolers can try old-fashioned harvest treats with ECO Discovery! Register.

•Nov. 16 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 419/531-7600 for details.

•Nov. 17 Father Jim Bacik’s Sexual Ethics 5:30-7 p.m.

Franciscan Center Addressing contemporary trends, this lecture examines Christian approaches to human sexuality. Tickets are $10 each in advance or $15 at the door.

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•Nov. 9 Memory Screening Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

ProMedica Goerlich Center ProMedica Flower Hospital campus 5200 Harroun Rd. In commemoration of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s National Memory Screening Day, ProMedica Goerlich Center is holding a free memory screening event.

Screenings are by appointment and take about 30 minutes. To make an appointment, call 419/824-6448 (option 3).

•Nov. 11 Squashes Galore, 10 a.m.

Olander Gorman Preschoolers will taste some squash, learn about them, gather seeds and paint one with

The winner of the free automobile from Joe’s Auto, 3538 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., in commemoration of the company’s 25th anniversary, was Matt Hayward, who decided to give the car to his very appreciative niece Tatum.

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Toledo Lucas County Public Library begins a new chapter with King Road Branch

Julie Bursten, King Road Library branch manager, Jason Kucsma, library deputy director, Amy Hartman, collection development librarian, and Hannah Grohowski, library assistant manager.

Bonnie Berland admires the small conference room named in honor of her mother, Sheila Odesky, president of the Library Board of Trustees and made possible by a gift from her father, Stan.

Sylvania Schools Superintendent Scott Nelson and Southview High School Principal David McMurray talk with Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Manager-External and Governmental Affairs Rhonda Sewell during the opening ceremonies.

Members of the Southview High School Marching Band played for the grand opening of the King Road Branch Library on Oct. 10.

The 23,000-square-foot King Road Branch Library was officially opened on Oct.10.

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Bite for the Fight participants raise funds and enjoy food along the way

Team ‘Judi’ members wore shirts in honor of Judith Ann Gould. This year's event was dedicated to her memory.

L-R: Kim Smith, Melissa Jacobs, Carol Fusco, Laurie Conn, Diane Pokrywka, Lori Knouse, Beth Rego and Rita Hafner supported the event that included a one-mile hike through the campus of ProMedica Flower Hospital with stops along the way to enjoy delicious samples from local food vendors.

L-R: Joyce Auler, Elaine Hayes and Janet Kramer welcomed guests to ‘A Bite for the Fight.’ The event was held Oct. 8 on the campus of ProMedica Flower Hospital.

ProMedica Ambulance Air and Mobile crew members Jamie Eisenbrandt and David Kinder were on hand to answer questions from event attendees.

L-R: Members of the ProMedica flight crew Jeremy Cherry, John Kaseman and Jordan Grime, attended the sixth annual event to benefit the Hickman Cancer Center.

Team ‘No Pity Parties’ included 11-year survivor Jason Lankey who started the 'A Bite for the Fight' event six years ago.

Dana Reid, clinical care manager at Hickman Cancer Center, takes a break from the food and fun to visit with Dr. Neeraj Kanwal, president of ProMedica Flower Hospital.

L-R: Michelle and Tony Flaminio, Beth Carr, Becky Runckel and Linda Burge were excited to set off on the walking course and tried many delicious offerings along the way.

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Zion Lutheran welcomes new pastor

Zion Lutheran Church of Ottawa Lake, Mich., announced that Pastor Terry Rebert has accepted the Divine Call to be the 17th Head Pastor of its congregation. The 156-year-old church, which was founded during the Civil War, is located at 8307 Memorial Hwy. Pastor Rebert has a long heritage of being trained in the Lutheran Church and serving the country. He has served congregations in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod in Chicago, Detroit and Rochester Hills, for 27 years, including one year of active military service as an Army Chaplain during Desert Shield/Storm. Recently, Pastor Rebert started a mission congregation in Lake Orion. He also is a licensed addiction counselor on the staff of health and wellness counseling and on the

Historic church celebrates anniversary

Terry Rebert board of directors of the American Red Cross and Brian’s Hope, a heroin and opiate prevention and education organization.

His installation will be Nov. 6 at 10:15 a.m. with a fall harvest dinner following the service.

Chidester Lecture Series continues The Chidester Lecture Series at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., continues Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. with United Church of Christ General Minister and President John Dorhauer. His lecture “The Possessive Investment in Whiteness: Examining the Effect of White Privilege on the Church” will include Q&A. The $15 tickets can be purchased at the door.

Dorhauer will examine how white privilege

manifests itself in faith communities, which he has done doctoral research on and has completed his Doctor of Ministry work in the field. He is pursuing a book on this subject with Eerdman’s Publishing Company, has written many essays and articles on the subject, and has spoken across the country about this subject. Visit ucc.org/about-us_meet-ourofficers to learn more. Call 419/882-0048 or visit sylvaniaucc.org for more information.

The Epworth United Methodist Church’s annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 4855 West Central Ave. across from Wildwood Preserve Metropark. There is no admission charge and parking is free.

More than 50 artists and crafters will offer a wide assortment of unique, hand-crafted items that include jewelry, cards, leather items, books, herbs, serving pieces, soaps and lotions, fused and blown glass, knitted and sewn items, clothing and accessories. Fifteen new vendors will join many favorites from past years.

A silent auction includes dinners hosted by church members, themed baskets loaded with specialty items, symphony tickets, an opportunity to throw the first pitch at a Mud Hens game, plus hand-crafted items donated by vendors.

The event includes a bake sale, coffee and pastry bar, and card party. Lunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an advance ticket. Call 419/531-4236 for more information.

The Arts & Crafts Bazaar is an initiative of Epworth’s United Methodist Women to raise funds to support local missions. As in the past, 100 percent of the proceeds from the bazaar go to support a number of local organizations.

Past recipients include Friendly Center, Beach House, Mildred Bayer Clinic, Feed Your Neighbor, YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, Monroe Street Neighborhood Center, Toledo Campus Ministries, Family House and Sylvania Area Family Services.

Epworth to hold annual bazaar

Epworth holds Trunk or Treat event

Children are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and trick or treat from decorated trunks in the Epworth United Methodist Church parking lot, 4855 West Central Ave., on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 5-6 p.m. A few trunks will be available for children with dietary/medical restrictions.

The event is free and open to the community.

St. Lucas Lutheran Church welcomes the public to its Octoberfest and Mission Fair, the last party of the 130th anniversary year.

The family-friendly event will be held at the 1911 historic church, 745 Walbridge Ave., on Oct. 29 from noon to 4 p.m.

The event will include a parking lot party with a Bounce House and games for kids, live blues and jazz from Emmett Williams, Tejano music with DJ Nando, and snacks and soda by the CYF2G youth group.

St. Lucas Serves Our Neighborhood Mission Fair will include displays and information about 11 ministries that provide free meals, a food pantry, Sunday school for all ages, youth service activities, healing rites, music and a community

garden. The Thrift Shop and Archives will also be open.

A free German lunch will be served from 1 to 2 p.m. in the gym featuring brats, hot dogs, German potato salad, sweet/sour cabbage and sauerkraut.

At 4 p.m., a Communion Service will be held in the sanctuary celebrating Reformation Sunday with an alpenhorn solo and Luther’s Reformation Hymn, multicultural hymns with Miguel Saucedo, vocalist. An Archive Afterglow at 5 p.m. includes tours and homemade desserts in the lower chapel.

For more information, call 419/243-8189 or visit stlucastoledo.org.

The fifth annual America’s Best Hope Conference is scheduled to be simulcast live in Toledo on Nov. 11. This premier leadership event will feature industry CEOs, relevant entertainment figures and thought leaders from around the country.

This event is all about cultivating godly leaders in the marketplace – men and women hungry to grow and lead spiritually, professionally and personally – and who are ready to make a difference in the world.

A few of the speakers scheduled to appear at the one-day conference are Kirk Perry, president of Brand Solutions at Google, Anne Graham Lotz, president of AnGeL Ministries, Phil Vischer, creator of Veggie Tales, Jim Munroe, Christian illusionist, Col. Lee Ellis, founder and president of Leadership Freedom and Freedom Star Media.

Jim Lange, Truth At Work’s chapter president in the Toledo area, shared, “I have gone across the country for similar conferences. It is so exciting that we can have access to this in our community. We can view the conference as it happens in our own backyard and have the opportunity to develop our leadership skills and connect with other leaders in our area.”

Lange played basketball for the University of Toledo in the early 80s and is the author of “Bleedership: Biblical First-Aid for Leaders” as well as “Calming the Storm Within: How to Find Peace in this Chaotic World.”

Ben Snyder, Senior Pastor at CedarCreek Church stated, “At CedarCreek.tv we believe that as a leader gets better, everyone wins.

That is why we are so invested in helping the leaders in our community to get better and it

is why we are honored to work with Truth At Work and be a part of the 2016 America’s Best Hope conference.”

The conference will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CedarCreek Church’s West Toledo campus at the corner of Sylvania Avenue and Douglas Road.

Tickets for the event can be purchased for $49 which includes lunch provided by Chick-fil-A. Purchase tickets and find more information can be found at AmericasBestHope.org.

America’s Best Hope Conference

Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza

On Saturday, Nov. 5, children and young people from elementary school through high school are invited to meet the pipe organ at Glenwood Lutheran Church. This program includes the opportunity to see the organ console, look inside the pipe chamber, and play the instrument.

In addition, there will be a demonstration, mini-concert, and video presentation.

The program begins at 10 a.m. at the church, and ends at 1 p.m. Pizza will be served for lunch. No musical experience is required. Children who have prior piano or organ experience are welcome to bring music to perform.

The church is located at 2545 Monroe St., Toledo.

Registration information is available at toledoago.org/events.cfm, or contact mflowers@findlaystmichael.org or 419/4554408. The cost is $5 per child with a registration deadline of Oct. 21. The event is sponsored by the Toledo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

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Christ Presbyterian Church

Epworth United Methodist Church

St. Michael’s In The Hills Episcopal Church

Traditional Sunday Worship:

Times of Service: Sundays- 8:30, 9:45, and 11a.m.

Times of Service: Saturday, 5 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

4225 Sylvania Ave.

(corner of Sylvania and Talmadge)

419/475-8629 • cpctoledo.org

Chapel: 8:30 a.m.; Sanctuary 10:00 a.m.

The Gathering: A Contemporary/Praise Service 11:15 a.m.

4855 W. Central Ave. 419/531-4236 Details at epworth.com

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

Sylvania Church

Times of Service:

Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Children’s Church Sunday 11:30 a.m.

Bible Study Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

7800 Erie St., Sylvania, Ohio 419/885-1551

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4718 Brittany Rd. 419/513-1616

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Zion Lutheran Church

8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267 419/699-2500 Times of Service:

Sunday School 9 a.m. • Adult Bible Study / Children’s K-4 / Grades 5-8/ Summer Traditional Service ~ 9:30 a.m.

Winter hours starting Sept. 11 ~ 10:15 am

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Sylvanians to be honored at Ray of Hope Dinner on Oct. 26

Members of the Do-It Group Doug Koop, Adam Salon, Hank Keighley, Austin Danton and Scott Hoyt shopped at Sautters for families last year.

‘Art, History and Nature of Woodlawn Cemetery’ is topic of S.A.V.E. lecture Patty Toneff, director of the Woodlawn Foundation, will be the guest speaker at the Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment, Inc. lecture Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. The lecture titled “Art, History and Nature of Woodlawn Cemetery” is free and open to the public.

Toneff will discuss Woodlawn’s beginning as part of the national rural cemetery movement. She will explain how the

emphasis on nature and artistic designs laid the foundation for an extensive arboretum, bird habitat and historical architectural features. Toneff will also review examples of how Woodlawn today engages the general public and conservation partners with continued outreach through programs and conservation initiatives.

For further information on S.A.V.E. or upcoming lectures, contact Sr. Rosine Sobczak, OSF, at 419/824-3691 or emailrsobczak@lourdes.edu

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The 2016 Ray of Hope Awards recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations who have had a significant impact on the greater Sylvania area. An event to honor this year’s recipients will take place on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Main Event Hall of the Sylvania Area Family Services, located at 5440 Marshall Rd. Those being honored are the Sylvania Community Arts Commission in the category of Arts & Sciences, Toledo Memorial Park and Monument for Business & Industry, Community Leader, Jane Larsen, president of Christ Child Society,

Designetics, as Community Organization, The Do-It Group for Community Service, and Sr. Barb Vano and in the Education category. Dr. Milo Danzeisen will also be honored at the event. Claire Kohler will be the recognized youth in the newly added Youth Service category.

You may purchase tickets online at safs.org or by calling 419/882-8415. Tickets are $70 per person or two for $130 and must be purchased in advanced. All proceeds benefit the Sylvania Area Family Services, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

The Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host its annual Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 30, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Camp Miakonda located at Sylvania Avenue and Holland-Sylvania Avenue in Sylvania.

“This has become a fall tradition for us at Miakonda,” said Edward Caldwell, Scout Executive and CEO for the Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts of America. “This is a spooky good time for all with lots of goodies

for the kids and a great opportunity for folks to get acquainted with the wonderful facilities we offer here at Camp Miakonda.”

The Halloween Party is open to the public and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Reynolds Corners.

The cost is $6 per child, which is the online price at erieshorescouncil.org/HP2016. only through Oct. 22. Tickets sold at the door are $8 per child.

The Sylvania Police Division is teaming up with Sylvania Community Action Team to offer a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone can bring unused, unwanted or expired prescription or over the counter medications to either the City of Sylvania Police Division,

6635 Maplewood Ave., or the Sylvania Township Police Station, 4420 King Rd., for proper disposal. No questions asked. Unused medications in homes create a public health and safety concern because they can be accidentally ingested, stolen, misused, and abused.

The Toledo Craftsmen’s Guild’s “Homespun Holiday Art & Craft Show” will be held at the Stranahan Great Hall on 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. in Toledo on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Purchase handcrafted items made by the craftsmen.

Find unique seasonal decorations, brightly painted yard and home decorations, solid wood items, metal work, fabric items, country crafts, soaps, scents and

lotions; holiday floral arrangements, pottery, jewelry, seasonal items and lots more too numerous to mention. Also if you can’t find what you want, many members of the Toledo Craftsman Guild will fill special orders for you.

This year, the TCG is hosting a food drive by collecting food and household items to benefit the Cherry Street Mission. There is free admission and free parking.

The Women’s Entrepreneurial Network or WEN will be hosting its annual Enrichment Event on Oct. 24, at the Toledo Country Club. The event is open to the public and will run from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

The theme for the 2016 Enrichment Event is “Focus on You: The Person and The Professional,” and will include discussion panels featuring experts in those areas. The “Person” panel will include local author and blogger, Brittany Gibbons, fitness coach, Angie Green, and financial planner Derick Gant. The “Professional” panel will include Duct Tape Marketing coach Patrick

Giammarco, branding consultant Meredith Soleau, and human resource consultant Brandi Walerius. Keynote speaker for the event will be University of Toledo’s Women’s Basketball Coach Tricia Cullop.

“WEN has been know for our trainings, and we can’t wait to introduce a new format for our trainings,” says WEN Executive Director Linda Everhart-Kardux. The Enrichment Event will be in place of one of the regular monthly WEN Meetings. The lunch and admission fee is $30 and can be submitted by visiting the WEN website at wen-usa.com.

The 20th annual Historic Maumee Home Tour will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 from Noon to 4 p.m. The tour features six homes and one commercial property.

The tour includes some of Maumee’s most unique properties including an expansive riverfront cottage style home, one of the area’s oldest houses once visited by a president, a Greek Revival with greenhouse, an 1850s brick Victorian with lushly landscaped grounds, a mid-century with guest quarters and a one of Maumee’s only hacienda-style homes. A commercial property with modern-style remodeling is also included.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the tour. Advance tickets can be purchased at The Andersons in Maumee, Jacky’s Depot,

Dibling Floor Coverings, Maumee Chamber of Commerce, Maumee Indoor Theater, Maumee Senior Center and Wolcott House Museum Store. A shuttle will be available between the tour locations.

Spooky good time to be had at annual Camp Miakonda Halloween party

Drug Take Back Day set for Oct. 22

Toledo Craftsmen’s Guild plans annual arts an crafts show

WEN Enrichment Day scheduled

Historic Maumee Home Tour set for Oct. 22 Thunder Road to play at American Legion Diehn Post

Thunder Road Band will be playing at the American Legion American Legion Joseph W. Diehn Post 468, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania on Friday Oct. 21 from 7 - 11. There is a cover charge of $10. Thunder Road is a good band with lots of great music to dance to.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Final Sylvania Farmers Market is filled with

Witch Charlotte Flowers stops by the Sylvan Studio table to pick out a treat.

Princess Chloe Parker and Little Red Riding Hood Madeline Barnhart decorate pumpkins.

Laura Heiber of Ace Hardware hands treats to Jackson Beck while his mother, Becky, looks on.

Cooper Linehan is ready to color a page for the Sylvania AdVantage coloring contest.

Austin and Grant Carlson and their mother, Lyndsey, enjoy an apple supplied by Demetrius Anagnostu of Dee’s Bees.

Christy Colony of Great Lakes Custom Sharpening passes out treats to Lacey Perry while Mary Beth Breininger looks on.

Alex Rosado of Costco gives treats to Colten and Cameron Bailey and Samarah Posadny.

Sylvania branch children’s librarian Katie Midgley talks with Layla and Jude Martinez.

Krina Hoffman, granddaughter Lily Pickett, and her daughter Amanda Pickett check out the Earth to Oven booth.

Steve Arnold looks over school levy information as he takes his children Sophia and Oliver around the market.

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Harmony in Life A Healing, Arts & Education Center

Yoga, Reiki, and Massage available at Harmony in Life

The Harmony Shoppe is filled with unique gift items, many made by local artists!

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Angel Sullivan, macaroni and cheese, and Clyde Moore, a hotdog, stop in front of The Pickle Barrel food truck.

Brie Holos and her children Emi, the bunny, and Adi, the penguin, stop in front of Old Tyme Kettle Korn.

Don DiBartolomeo and Brian Schroyer of Spoke Life Cycles hands out information and treats to Leena Tawil and her son Ameer, and Malak Taouil and her children Leah, Sameer and Adam.

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Sophia and Alex Witham thank Jessica Rheinholtz for giving them bookmarks during the market.

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John Baldwin of Awake My Soul Coffee hands out candy to Ben and Charlotte Kollar.

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Karsyn and Harper Lawrence and Eli Bohland select small pumpkins from Louis Keil & Son.

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Tifany Stoncheck and her daughter Olivia Cooper try samples of hommus from Sittos Bakery.

Roger Zielinski of Garden Nursery helps Larry DuVall select a watermelon.

Natalie Hunyor bobs for apples at Jane Berry’s Posey Jane booth.

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Patty Stammler looks over the art by St. Joseph students in Brieschke’s Bakery.

Judy Arkabauer and Patsy Camp stop to talk with Emmy and Jerry Jakes in Hudson Gallery.

Leslie Boudouris, Georgie Keyees and Shelly Owen admire the jewelry display at Lily Whitestone.

Potter Ann Tubbs and glass artist Shawn Messenger enjoy chatting in the River Centre Gallery.

Caitlin Slattery and her daughter Quinn, her mother Cindi Harmon, and their friend Pat Mattimoe check out the window art by Kelly Brown on the J&G Pizza Palace window.

Lisa Heath and daughter Tessa look over daughter Addison’s artwork with her Highland Elementary art teacher Delaney Cavanaugh who was also the artist in the Sylvania AdVantage office.

Cheryl Arnold, Dawn Arbruster with CJ Stahl and Brandy Stoller enjoy the warm October night in front of Sodbuster Bar which featured the Scott Fish Trio.

Artists Shannon Eis and Brandi Toth, whose work was on display in Reve Salon and Spa, explain their art projects to Emily Schroeder who admires the toy horse Eis created.

Ten Mile Creek Theatre Company performer Theresa Hatcher sings for Will Cavanaugh and his parents, Leah and Patrick.

Ada Izuogu and Jyl Matson chat with photographer Travis Taylor about his work on display in V Collection.

Laurie Nistle helps Patty Siwajek with her candle purchase after checking out the Sinful Toffee by K. Foster.

Erik Russell of Frogtown Computers and artist Christine Ziviski of Christine’s Designs helps Bruce Tubbs decide on some new head ware.

Cathy Wells Harting of Greened Cat helps Joy Armstrong select special bookmarks.

Cutting Edge Theatre Company performer Derrick Jordon sings a tune from ‘Hair’ accompanied by Donn Nederhason in Chandler Cafe.

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Sylvania–Then and Now: 5773 North Main Street

BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

At this point you should cross Main Street at the Erie Street corner and stand in front of the first house having the address of 5773 Main Street. County records document this house being built in 1887, and county property deed records show that Mary E. Allen purchased this corner property on Sept. 13, 1887. Mary Allen was born in 1845 as Mary Albring in New York and first married Oscar Belman in 1860 at the age of 15. They had the following children: William, George and Rose Belman. Her husband died in 1880 while they were living in Riga, Lenawee County, Michigan. In 1881, Mary married her second husband, Thomas Allen, while still living in Riga, Michigan. In1883, they had Clifford Allen, and in 1885, they had Ellen Allen. In 1887, they had this home constructed.

The first available census record listing the occupants of this house was the 1900 census which shows Mary E. Allen as the head of household, 54 years old, married 19 years, and the mother of nine children, with only five of those children now living. Her husband was listed next as Thomas Allen, 49 years, married 19 years, occupation – picture dealer. The following children were living in the home: Clifford Allen – son – 17 years – attending school; Ellen Allen – daughter – 14 years – attending school; and George Belman – son – 32 years – single – occupation – railroad brakeman.

Mary Albring Belman Allen died in 1901 and this house transferred into the names of her five surviving children: William Belman, George Belman, Rose Belman, Clifford Allen and Ellen Allen. After she died, her husband, Thomas Allen, appears to have moved to Ontario Street in Toledo and had no rights to this home. In 1904, the children of Mary Allen sold the house to Thomas Grove. He only owned the house for two years and did not live here, in fact, the property was then sold through a Lucas County Sheriff’s sale in 1906 to Edwin H. Smith. Mr. Smith was living in Toledo at this time, and the city directory lists him as living in the “Sheriff’s S.B. Chambers.�

That is probably how Mr. Smith knew about

this property being sold through a sheriff ’s sale, and he probably purchased it as an investment. Mr. Smith owned the house until 1917, and at the 1910 census, he was renting the house out to Andrew and May DeBow and their children Cereno, Clarence and Frances. Mr. DeBow was working as a motor man for the Toledo and Western Railway.

In 1917, William Addison and Nettie B. Armstrong purchased this house. William lived here until he died in 1948. Nettie lived here until 1950, according to her obituary notice, when she was moved to her daughter’s home in Wayne County, Michigan. She passed away in 1958. William and Nettie Armstrong had the following children: Wayne – born 1903; Cecil – born 1904; Donna – born 1908; Leroy – born – 1909.

In 1918, when William Armstrong completed his registration card for World War I, he reported that he was living at 5773 Main Street, and he was working as a laborer at Willys-Overland, listed as 40 years old. The Armstrong family is found living here at the 1920 census, and again in the 1930 census, which shows William listed as 52 years old, and a driver for a trucking company. In 1934, a building permit was issued to W.A. Armstrong to move a kennel to the rear of the property. In 1936, William Armstrong’s father, Charles C. Armstrong, died, and his obituary notice said that he had been living with his son on N. Main Street for the past 10 years. He was a Civil War veteran who had served with Company I of the 128th Ohio Regiment, and he also served guard duty at Johnson’s Island prison camp where Confederate officers were confined.

At the 1940 census, William and Nettie were still living here, and he was working as a school bus driver. Also living in the home was their son LeRoy, age 30 years, and his wife Naomi, age 24.

In 1948, William died at the age of 70 after a short illness, according his obituary notice.

He had been working as a watchman at the National Supply Company. At that time, the house transferred into Nettie’s name, and then that same year, the house transferred into the names of their adult children: Wayne, Cecil, Leroy Armstrong and Donna Armstrong Flory, with a life estate granted to Net-

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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

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1940 tie Armstrong. Nettie passed away in 1958, and the house remained in the names of the four children until 1965 when the house was transferred into the name of just Donna Flory. She owed it until 1988, and then she transferred it into the names of her two daughters, Donna M. McDonald and Netta Lou Geiger. They owned the house until 2006 when it was sold to Walt & Marybeth Realty LLC., who still owns it today.

The first Suburban Directory that listed the names and addresses of the residents in Sylvania was printed in 1957. The following occupants were listed living at 5773 Main: 1957 to 1959 – Wayne E. Armstrong; 1959 to 1961 – Harold Delker; 1961 to 1969 – Mrs. Helen D. Gaige; 1969 to 1988 – Mrs. Donna Flory.

The house has been rented out to various families since 1988.

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A Sylvania Star: Olander plans its 19th annual Holloween Hike

Aubrey, Sophia, Ella, Gaige and Lawrence Royer participated in the 2015 Halloween Hike.

–Photos by Marisa Mercurio

This is the 10th article in a series about one of Sylvania’s Stars: The Olander Park System.

Ghosts, goblins, witches, super heroes and other costumed children accompanied by adults are invited to Olander's 19th annual Halloween Hike on Oct. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. held rain or shine. The cost is $1 for each child over 2 years of age, which is donated to Sylvania Area Family Services.

Fairy princesses, Raggedy Anns and Andys, and their parents or guardians can enjoy a walk around Lake Olander and stop at each of the 20 stations to pick up a candy treat from a variety of volunteers including The University of Toledo’s women’s basketball team, Northview's theatre group, the Sylvania Fire Department, and a few Girl Scout troops.

Storytellers will be spinning tall tales along the 1.1 mile route. Children and adults can take time out from their trek and enjoy ageappropriate, seasonal yarns guaranteed to entertain and not frighten the younger set.

Meijer is the major sponsor for the event and is underwriting the cost of the candy that will be distributed at each station.

Last year, more than 1,000 children accompanied by adults attended the Halloween Hike.

“This is one of our most popular events,” said Erika Buri, TOPS executive director. “It’s one of my favorite because it’s so fun to see all the kiddos dressed up in their Halloween costumes, and you start recognizing families year after year.”

This is the event’s 19th year, and it just keeps getting more popular. The program is a draw for families looking for a safe event for their smaller ones. Rather than deal with streets and traffic, the paved trail provides an accessible way for everyone to have a good time. No registration is necessary. Parking for the event is at Tam-O-Shanter, and families can enter using any of the four gates around Olander Park.

Thousands of pounds of trash removed despite rain

ing the Ottawa River, Swan Creek, Maumee River, and Maumee Bay tributaries.

The cleanup began at eight kickoff locations –Olander Park, University of Toledo, Monroe St. United Methodist Church, International Park, Oregon Municipal Building, Woodlands Park, Johns Manville, and University of Toledo Medical Center.

Clean Your Streams Day is part of Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Coastal Cleanup, during which hundreds of countries participate.

Since 1997, 11,025 volunteers have removed 266,113 pounds of trash from area streams. The hope is that one day there will no longer be a need for Clean Your Streams Day. The goal is for volunteers to see the large amount of trash in the waterways and to understand that removing it is one step toward clean, clear, and safe rivers and streams and to prevent trash from reaching rivers and streams at all. Without cleanups like Clean Your Streams Day or trying to prevent trash from entering the river, all of that debris eventually enters Lake Erie and negatively impacts the water that the community relies on for drinking, recreation, and the economy.

Volunteers clear rivers during 20th annual ‘Clean Your Streams’ Skye, Chris, Travon and Rebekah Marini had fun checking out all of the stations around Lake Olander.

Michelle, Makenze, Samara and Madyson Leak enjoyed stopping at all of the stations to collect candy.

Keny and Jalyn Guilford stayed warm during the Halloween Hike.

Andrew Megeath and Collin Kill braved the rainy night to show off their ‘tasty’ costumes.

Every September since 1997 volunteers have joined forces for one day to clean the greater Toledo area’s streams, rivers, and ditches during the annual ‘Clean Your Streams Day.’ Partners for Clean Streams, and its collaborating organizations, held this year’s cleanup on Sept. 17 and believe the results are incredible. There were 960 volunteers who participated in the 20th cleanup this year, coming from a wide variety of youth organizations, schools/colleges, corporate entities, and other local businesses.

Despite the dreary, rainy day, the volunteers collected an estimated 26,136 pounds of trash – in just three hours. The total weight included 730 bags of trash, 311 tires, some with rims still attached, and several other large items including mattresses, shopping carts, construction materials, bricks, cinder blocks, metal poles, car parts, and much more. In total, volunteers cleaned 31.1 river miles that morning, covering 67 different sites across nine local watersheds includ-

Children’s Grief Awareness Day planned Good Grief of Northwest Ohio will host more than 250 people at its annual Community Breakfast from 8 to 9 am on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Parkway Place. The breakfast is an opportunity for people to learn about the nonprofit organization’s mission, programs and progress in serving grieving children, teens, young adults and their families in Northwest Ohio.

This event is presented by ProMedica, with additional support from Telesystems, and Harbor Behavioral Health.

“One in five young people will experience the death of someone very close to them – parent, sibling or close friend – before the age of 19,” said Dorothy Mockensturm, Good Grief managing director. “That’s over 30 thousand children in northwest Ohio alone.”“That is why our peer support groups are so important to this community.” “The breakfast is a time to tell our story and reach out to the community for support.”

Children’s Grief Awareness Day is designed to help communities become more aware of the needs of grieving children — and of the benefits they obtain through the support of others. Children’s Grief Awareness Day is an opportunity to make sure that grieving children receive the support they need.

Good Grief’s free, age-appropriate peer support groups are led by trained volunteer facili-

tators who encourage children, teens, and young adults to express their thoughts and feelings through music, play, art, journal writing, and other activities.

Families can join Good Grief peer support groups at any time and attend sessions for as long as they choose. There is never a cost for service.

Good Grief’s sole source of income is charitable support from individuals, foundations and corporations.

Frogtown Storytelling Guild celebrates 16th anniversary The Frogtown Storytelling Guild will celebrate its 16th year of Tellabration!—a spokenword concert of “stories for grown-ups”—with guest storyteller, Risa Cohen, on Friday, Nov. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. Tickets are $10 each and available from Guild members or at the door. There will also be a raffle of a handcrafted glass art piece, courtesy of the Toledo Museum of Art and a giveaway of storytelling games, courtesy of CheckMate Games and Hobbies, 6725 W. Central Ave.

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Stellar Blooms is the new name on Main Street

Owner Holly Lopinski and floral designer Ashley Thielman point out their new name on the signboard.

Stellar Blooms is the new name for the floral shop formerly called Ka’Bloom Flowers and Gifts located at 5723 N. Main St. in downtown Sylvania. “My husband Jim and I wanted to find a name for the floral business we bought last year from my uncle Mark that better speaks to who we are and all that we do,” noted Holly Lopinski. “But we thought it best to wait awhile until we got comfortable with the business,” she added.

“Our new name, Stellar Blooms, reflects our goal to go above and beyond the ordinary in all of our endeavors from flowers and gifts, my travel business, Holly Pross Travel,LLC. or Jim’s DJ business,” she noted.

“We thought these three businesses would work well together and this is true. People are taking advantage of the wedding packages we offer. We can do the wedding flowers, provide the music for the reception and make arrangements for the honeymoon,” she explained.

Stellar Blooms offers fresh flowers, plants and gifts for all occasions and a line of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles. Fresh flowers for bouquets or arrangements are also available for walk-in customers.

In addition to the Lopinskis, Ashley Thielman, Karen Hoeflinger and Brandi Fashaugh are the floral designers on staff.

Bittersweet opens community center in downtown Sylvania

Bittersweet opens its new location in downtown Sylvania at the Sylvania Historical Village on Oct. 31. The center will be available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bittersweet Center for the Community will act as an additional site for the Bittersweet Day Program, as well as a space to showcase the work of Bittersweet artists and local artists.

Bittersweet’s Day Program Director Jessica Swaisgood said “Joining the Sylvania community is a wonderful opportunity for Bittersweet and those whom we serve with autism. Opening the center will allow us to share our mission with the local community, while creating a space for adults with autism to further develop their skills and abilities.”

Lucas County Clerk of Courts J. Bernie Quilter has received a perfect score from the Detroit Passport Agency, which is an office that oversees U.S. Passport Acceptance facilities in the Midwest. They are a division of the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State. As an Acceptance Facility, each office is required to be reviewed and inspected every two years. This review and inspection is to ensure that every Acceptance facility throughout the U.S. is processing passport applications as required by the U.S. Department of State and Division of Homeland Security. The supervisor in each branch office received a communication from the Detroit Passport Agency congratulating them on a stel-

lar review and their receiving a perfect score. “l am honored and extremely proud of each of our Automobile and Watercraft Title offices and my employees for receiving this accolade,” said Mr. Quilter. “Each of our supervisors and their employees must also undergo training and pass an exam each year to retain their certification as Acceptance Agents,” stated Quilter.

The Lucas County Clerk of Courts and its automobile and watercraft title offices have been Acceptance Agents for the U.S. Department of State since June of 2004.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Lucas County Clerk of Court’s J. Bernie Quilter at 419/213-4192.

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Ribbon Cut for Smokehouse Bistro

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, Barb Common, Angelique Baird, Courtney Sandys, Chris Jiamachello, Samantha Hill, chef and general manager James Riddle, Julia Dunham, Deana Deen and her daughters Aya and Roo, Mariam Darwish, Tom Wulf of Metamora State Bank, Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce members Kate LaCourse, Andrew Zepeda, Heather Holly and Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber cut the ribbon to open Smokehouse Bistro at 7625 Sylvania Ave.

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Toledo Ballroom offers lessons for adults in River Crossing Center

L-R: Sarah Lavanture, Kent Lautzenheiser-Nash and Becky Howard.

Police Officers Hold Reunion

L-R: Michael Lieber, John Nyitary, Terry Teopas, Gary Nungester, retired Chief Edward Wetchtel and Paul Hanslik, former Ottawa Hills police officers, met recently at a luncheon to recount stories of their days in the force.

Kent Lautzenheiser-Nash recently relocated Toledo Ballroom to 6365 Monroe St. next to Spoke Life Cycle in the River Crossing Center. Joe Francis of Signature Associates negotiated the lease for the 1,640 square feet of space.

Lautzenheiser-Nash founded Toledo Ballroom a year ago and is pleased with the growth his company has experienced. “We have become quite a community of dancers ranging from students in their 20s to those in their 80s. Regardless of age, we have a wonderful time together dancing, socializing and encouraging one another toward becoming better dancers and better people,” he noted.

“Our goal is that we not only strive to offer amazing dance training to adults, but we aspire to offer an all-around amazing experience through the many activities that we offer,” Lautzenheiser-Nash pointed out. “We offer activities and classes that help our students get the most from their dance experience.”

Students can participate in private lessons and/or group classes along with practice dance parties and socials. Students can also enter competitions and performances. “Many of our students compete with their instructors traveling to a variety of competitions across the United States. We have found that these performance/competition opportunities are a fun and exciting experience for students and a great tool to help them reach their dancing goals,” Lautzenheiser-Nash offered.

Students may learn ballroom and Latin, rumba and waltz, cha cha and salsa, tango

Joe Francis of Signature Associates. and foxtrot, or swing and hustle in the beginner group classes scheduled weekly. Dance socials are also held weekly. Students and instructors arrange private lesson time.

Lautzenheiser-Nash grew up in the dance world. His parents taught, managed and owned Fred Astaire franchise dance studios in Toledo in the 1970s and 1980s. Over the years, his family traveled throughout the country competing in many dance competitions and winning many awards including the International Latin Dance Championship trophy at a national dance competition in Las Vegas. Lautzenheiser-Nash began teaching and competing in ballroom dancing when he was 20. He has taught in studios from New York to Arizona where he won a “Top Teacher” award. Last May he was named the second place teacher at the Las Vegas Lights Dance Challenge.

Sneak Peak Offered for Lakes of Sylvania

L-R: Customer Service Representative Dana Cruse, Chef Chris Rajner, Jeff Barror and Tammy Kruger, RN, MSN, director of health services of Lakes of Sylvania were on hand at the Franciscan Center Oct. 5. They offered a sneak preview to interested guests on their new senior living community under construction on Mitchaw Road.

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Tweaks on ‘Tiques offers unique furnishings

Mary Beth Lemieux looks over a cabinet she helped to assemble using old doors with new shelves and more.

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“Give me a mix of furniture parts and I can turn it into a functional piece of furniture,” promised Mary Beth Lemieux of Tweaks on ‘Tiques.

Lemieux has been a collector on and off for years and has always refinished for her herself, and family and friends. “From the first time my mother took me to auctions or antique sales I have had a passion for refinishing my finds!” she recalled.

Over the past several years, on the advice of family and friends, she began collecting with the idea of starting a new business. That idea became a reality in late August when she opened Tweaks on ‘Tiques in a warehouse facility at 5247 Secor Rd., Unit 7. “This is a great location for me. I am able to work on projects in the furniture/refinishing shop and have the showroom open at the same time.” she pointed out. “I also

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have another warehouse in the same complex that is filled with furniture, accessories, and unique finds that are waiting to be reconfigured and finished for sale.” she added. Tweaks on ‘Tiques is open Tuesday through Thursday from Noon to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from Noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment .

“Also, I work closely with Doug Wright, a designer and master craftsman. He can repair anything and designs/builds amazing furniture! We spend a lot of time going to estate sales, garage sales, and flea markets looking for unique furniture and other items that we can turn into one of a kind pieces of furniture. We also create kitchen islands and unique mirrors, and custom pieces working closely with clients.” she explained. “We like to say we take yesterday’s treasures to create tomorrow’s heirlooms.”

Her finishes often begin with hand stripping and sanding. “Each piece is unique. Many times I don’t have a particular finish in mind when I begin. I let the piece develop in my mind as I start! I love color!” which is evident in her showroom. Lemieux uses many different types of paints and stains, including chalk paint and milk paint. She often mixes her own colors, which allows her to color match anything. She finishes her pieces by spraying a very durable clear coat.

Lemieux’s talents come naturally. Her mother, Doris Perfett, is a renowned tole painter. Lemieux has a degree in Fine Arts from St. Mary’s College. Her first job after graduation was working for a furniture manufacturer in

High Point, N.C., developing colors and techniques that would be used for screenprinting designs on wood and glass.

Pretty in Pink

Sylvania resident Mona Malik makes sure that her mannequin is always dressed with the latest fun attire to showcase some of the unique items available at That Special Woman, a store for breast cancer survivors, where she has worked for the last several months.

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It’s chili out there; serve something hearty and healthy

A big pot of chili can be prepared the night before and will certainly ward off any ghoulish hunger pains before or after the evening’s festivities. Plus, chili is always better the second day after all of the ingredients have had a chance to meld.

Here are two recipes that can be tailored to your family’s likes and dislikes. Happy fall and happy Halloween!

Chili con Carne I love that this chili is really simple, has lots of chunkiness, and you can vary the degree of heat just by increasing or decreasing the chili powder and hot sauce.

Chili con Carne

BY JENNIFER RUPLE There’s a definite nip in the air, days are getting shorter, and the leaves are beginning to turn. Before we know it, Halloween will be here. Whether you’ll be romping in the neighborhood with your little goblins or handing out the tricks and treats, don’t let the insanity of rushing home from work and the whole dinner thing spoil your haunt.

Since we already know we’ll be snitching plenty of goodies from the bowl and the bags, why not kick off the evening with something hearty and healthy.

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Serves 6 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded 1 small onion, diced Salt to taste 2-3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder Freshly ground black pepper to taste

In a large pot, combine chicken, onion, spices and chicken stock. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Add beans, corn and tomato paste. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until thickened.

Garnish with Monterey Jack cheese and chopped cilantro.

Serves 6 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or turkey 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped ¾ cup water 1 can condensed tomato soup 2-3 tablespoons chili powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper A few glugs of hot pepper sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 4-ounce can of green chiles 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 6-ounce can tomato paste 2 cans dark kidney beans, drained Brown beef or turkey and drain. In a large pot, add all ingredients, except beans. Stir well and bring mixture to a boil.

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The Sylvanians You Need to Know The Bishop and Northrup Families Open Their Hearts and Homes

Amy Northrup comforts Yvan on the way to receive medical treatment in Iowa. The family is grateful for the Lifeline Pilots who transported them.

Nabon, who came from Burkina Faso in Africa for medical treatment, proudly points out his country on a map.

Yvan, who came to the U.S. for a tendon transfer surgery to correct severe club feet, shares a fun moment with Reeves Northrup.

Dr. Aaron Buerk, donated his time and medical expertise to perform pediatric orthopaedic surgery on Nabon from Africa.

Leandra Medine once wrote, “Don’t try to be something for everyone, just be everything to someone.” Sylvanians, Amy Northrup, Gail Bishop and their families, have opened up their homes and their hearts to be everything for two young boys in need. Her friend Kathleen Mierzwiak asked Gail if she would be willing to care for a 7-year-old boy with brittle bone disease in need of orthopedic surgery. The Mierzwiak family, also of Sylvania, recently adopted Achiga from Haiti after caring for him through numerous and extensive medical procedures. Gail agreed and their journey with Nabon from the Ivory Coast began. The Bishops would regularly take Nabon to their

church and would see Amy and Reeves Northrup. Amy’s interest peeked and told Gail if another child needed care that she may be interested. Reeves, on the other hand, was concerned that they would get too attached to a child. The combination of Amy’s determination and the big heart housed in Reeves, eventually brought Yvan, Burkina Faso in Africa, into their lives. “He had severe club feet,” explained Amy. “It is the culture of his village to kill any child with a deformity. This horrific responsibility falls on the grandmothers of such children. Instead of killing her grandchild Yvan, she hid him for three years. We are uncertain how she found the mission but when he got here, Holly, a nurse who works long shifts, took care of him.

Holly asked Gail if she knew anyone willing to have a co-op situation. The little guy has since stolen our hearts.”

American kids with cleft palates or clubfeet.

There is care available to them. Taking in children from impoverished areas does not cost anything to Americans. Everything is donated. The doctor donates their time. We care for him in our home. Amy wonders understands why families have difficulties taking care of a child with special needs when they can barely feed and take care of themselves. Yvan had to learn how to use the toilet and wash his hands afterwards. They don’t have toilet paper,” she explained. “They have nothing. I was also shocked from the mosaic of scars on Yvan’s butt and legs from bug bites. The insects were eating him alive. We think when one mosquito buzzing around us is annoying. Think how he was living.”

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Uncertain fate

The families, on average, have the children in their homes for 6 to 9 months. “It is truly a leap of faith,” stated Gail. “I was fortunate in knowing that Nabon went home to a loving family. Yvan’s fate is uncertain. The average life span for a woman in his village is 57 years. His mother is in and out of the picture and his grandmother is the one responsible for his care.” Amy is concerned and wonders how he will survive. “The grandma was begging for food for him. We had a fundraiser to improve the living conditions in his village especially in regards to water purification.”

Medical journey

Yvan began his medical journey with a podiatrist who clipped his Achilles tendon.

“Holly and I knew his condition was still at the point that if he went back, he would be killed,” recalled Amy. “Miraculously, a random woman, on Facebook wanted to help us. This angel led us to the Ponseti Method for clubfoot correction and to Dr. Jose Morcuende at the University of Iowa Health Care. At first, he said he had done enough pro bono stuff but then the woman from Facebook sent the doctor Yvan’s picture and he agreed to do it. He was in excruciating pain following the surgery. He was screaming and was so miserable. We turned into the moms from ‘Terms of Endearment’.

His treatment also consisted of having five sets of casts that were changed every two weeks. We are so grateful to the LifeLine Pilots who transported us back and forth to Iowa.”

You can’t keep a good boy down

“Yvan is walking now,” stated Gail. “It is amazing what happens when kids get the medical care they need. I often get asked why I didn’t care for an American child. You don’t see

The language of love

Nabon never spoke his native language while living with the Bishops but left speaking fluent English. Yvan’s English continues to improve. “It’s hard to figure out what is being a three-year-old and what is a language barrier,” stated Amy. One thing is certain; both boys understand the language of love. Gail and her family said goodbye to Nabon and Amy is preparing for that painful moment in January.

“We won’t be able to talk with him when he goes home,” explained Amy. “He has touched all of our lives. I have seen my Dad cry two times; once was when my mom died. He is going to be crushed.” The pain of separation does not deter these two strong women from wanting to help in the future. “The experience has given me an appreciation for the simple things,” stated Amy. “He gave me a deeper faith in not only medicine and God but in people.”

Gail will forever cherish her time with Nabon.

She stated, “Nabon came from nothing and still exuded joy. He taught me that joy comes from within.”

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Christ Child Society Hosts Red Wagon Shower

Christ Child Society President Jane Larsen, third from left, and Luncheon Chairwomen Pat Lees, Barb Jenks and Jayne Swemba organized the event held at Inverness Club on Oct. 4.

Judy Ritzel, Gayle Vonderembse, Judy DeWitz and Carol Hess sell raffle tickets during the annual Red Wagon lunch sponsored by last year’s class of new members.

Evelyn Schroder, Sharon Thomas, Pat Lees and Cynthia Wray helped organize the annual luncheon where each member brings a large box of infant diapers to add to the layettes given to mothers of newborns.

Mary Kay Solt and Diana Gabel look over the array of gift baskets.

Last year, over $19,000 was raised to help the organization bring comfort to disadvantaged children in the community.

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Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek shares thoughts with President Emerita Sister Ann Francis Klimkowski, OSF.

The procession from Queen of Peace Chapel to the Franciscan Center was led by Dr. Patrice McClellan, president of Faculty Senate, who carries the Lourdes mace. She is joined by Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek in the procession. On her left is Board Chairman Sandra Hylant.

Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek, right, is congratulated by Sister Mary Jon Wagner, OSF, Congregational Minister of the Sisters of St. Francis.

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Lourdes students offered a morning of service to help local organizations

Back row, L-R: Michael Busse, Coach Chelsea Lucas and Camryn Brumfield.

Front row, L-R: Noelle Miller, Kylie Kerner, Molly Green, Tiffany Osborn, Bayley Rochon, Daija Jones and Kaitlyn King spent Friday morning Oct. 7 helping others.

Free nonprofit leadership training to be held

The Lourdes University Graduate School and Dr. Patrice McClellan, director of the Lourdes University Master of Organizational Leadership program, will offer free training designed for nonprofit leaders on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Canticle Center, 5335 Silica Dr. “Minding the Business While Changing the World: Legal Obligations of Charity Leaders” features Beth Short, public information officer for the Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s

Charitable Law Section.

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To RSVP for the event, contact the Centennial Commons, Centennial Rd. Ste. W Graduate2620 Admissions office at 419-824-3517 mile south of Central Ave. or email1/4gradschool@lourdes.edu.

On Oct. 15, the Lourdes Department of Social Work presented a Walk For Water to benefit Flint, Mich. residents who continue to battle lead-contaminated water. The Phi Alpha Walk For Water was created by social work major and Toledoan Amber Nolan.

“Social work is our profession. I felt compelled to do something and assist these indi-

viduals,” said Amber. After consulting with Dr. Joyce Litten, associate professor of social work, the group of social work students settled on the Walk For Water. “Rather than providing water bottles, we are instead going to provide water filters which offers residents a more permanent solution,” she added.

‘Walk For Water’ to benefit Flint, Mich. residents Sorry, no Tube TVs or Monitors.

Member schools of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities are joining forces across the U. S. to provide service and outreach to the communities they serve.

Various days of service will be held during October 2016.

Lourdes University students participated in a Morning of Service on Oct. 7 as part of its inauguration activities for its new president Mary Ann Gawelek. Faculty, staff and students provided community service and outreach to 25 regional agencies at 31 locations. Lourdes board of trustee members also participated.

Morning classes were cancelled and it is anticipated that more than 520 individuals assisted northwest Ohio agencies.

“Civic engagement is part of our identity.

On behalf of Lourdes University, I am pleased to join fellow AFCU institutions in this important and worthy endeavor,” said Dr. Gawelek.

“Service comes naturally to the Lourdes University community but adding our efforts to those of our colleagues in Franciscan colleges and universities and having it as integral to Dr. Gawelek’s inauguration strengthens our Franciscan spirit,” added Sister Ann Carmen Barone, OSF, vice president for mission and ministry.

Earlier this year, Lourdes students, faculty and staff provided more than 800 hours of service to 12 area nonprofits as part of its First Year Experience course.

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Fall visit days planned

On Saturdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, Lourdes University is offering prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore college and Gray Wolves Country. Each visit day begins at 11 a.m. and takes place at the Canticle Center, at 5335 Silica Dr. in Sylvania.

Prospective students and their parents can tour campus accompanied by Lourdes students and an undergraduate admission representative. During the tour, students are encouraged to meet their peers who attend Lourdes, share their academic interests with professors and advisors, discuss scholarship opportunities, meet with coaches and tour Lourdes’ signature apartment-style on-campus housing.

Individuals can RSVP at www.lourdes.edu/visit. For additional information, call 419/885-5291 or email luadmits@lourdes.edu.

Mary Arquette of Lourdes University was one of five honorees at the Girl Scouts 2016 Women of Distinction event held at the Toledo Museum of Art-Glass Pavilion. Also honored were Holly Bristoll, ProMedica; Suzette Cowell, Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union; Lori Hauser, Imagination Station; and Karen Marquardt, Toledo Fire Department.

SCHOOL NEWS

Education is opportunity...

BY SHANNON SYPERSKI

SPECIAL TO SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE Education is opportunity. My parents moved to Sylvania in 1975 in order to give their children the opportunity to thrive in an education-minded community. Like many families before us and many families since, we moved to Sylvania because of Sylvania’s schools.

It was not an easy move for us, because living in a good school system costs money.

For much of my childhood, we were a sixpeople-in-a-three-bedroom rental, scrapetogether-11-dimes-to-buy-school-lunch kind of family. We were also the volunteerat-every-chance kind of family, because my parents understood that public education is a community commitment. What we couldn’t lend in financial support at the time, we made up for in sweat contribution.

The local burden of compensating for state and federal education underfunding is not a new phenomenon. My parents volunteered tirelessly to pass school levies over the years knowing full well that, whether as raised rent or raised property taxes, their efforts would result in tightening our already-tight family budget. However, they also realized that contributing to the underfunding by voting against a needed school levy was something our family and our community simply could not afford long term.

Fewer teachers, crowded classrooms, buildings in disrepair, and unreliable transportation are not acceptable in any community, much less one built on quality education.

Sylvania Schools not only helped to build my community, it helped to build me. My eyes were opened to the world through rigorous, insightful instruction by a dedicated staff. My heart was opened to the world by sharing classrooms with kids of different

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socioeconomic standings, different cultures, different creeds, different abilities, and different political views. That is not just going to a school; that is receiving an education an education that helps to define the course of a life.

When my husband, also a Sylvania graduate, and I started our family, we knew that we wanted our children to have the same kind of educational experience we had in Sylvania Schools. We pledged to move back to Sylvania as our oldest child readied to start kindergarten, and we did. As that kindergartner readies to enter Southview High School next year, it continues to be one of the best decisions we could have made for our now family of five.

My parents saw education as an investment more than 40 years ago, and that foresight continues to pay dividends to three generations of our family today. Their four kids, whose dilapidated family car once literally caught on fire on the way to Northview High School, are now a successful entrepreneur and community leader; a nuclear engineer; an assistant dean at the University of Toledo and nationally-recognized inspirational speaker; and me, a professional writer, Sylvan/McCord mom, and current president of Sylvania Schools Parent Organization.

What the Sylvania community once gave to us, we are dedicated to returning to our communities through hard work, leadership and financial contribution.

Education is opportunity. As students, it is the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

As a community, it is the opportunity to pass that opportunity along to the next generation for everyone’s benefit. I will be voting for Sylvania Schools on November 8th. My FOR vote is a thank you to every taxpayer who ever helped pave my way and a promise to every child in this community that I am committed to our future.

L-R: SUA STEM team members Kate Burzynski, Sarah Brown and Sara Taite-Trail.

SUA STEM students to enter competition

BY CHRISTINE HOLLIDAY

STEM Club students at St. Ursula Academy are working on their entries for two competitions. The group is participating in the Lexus Eco Challenge, sponsored by Toyota Motor and Scholastic. The contest challenges students in grades six through 12 to examine an environmental issue that affects their community and pose a solution using their critical thinking and research skills. The students must keep a notebook of the steps they take, the outcomes of their work, and make a presentation to a judging committee.

The topic of their project is Dredging in the River and Lake. Due to Ohio Senate Bill, sediment dredged from Lake Erie must not be placed back into the lake, so the girls are studying re-purposing lake and river sediment for agricultural purposes. They are growing Daikon radishes, a common fallow field crop, in the sediment to see how it sup-

ports vegetation. They are working with the Port Authority, the University of Toledo and Hull & Associates engineering firm.

The prizes for the Lexus competition include money for the school, and scholarship money for members of the school’s Eco Challenge team.

Robotics students from the SUA STEM Team are preparing for competition against local teams at the BGSU FalconBest Robotics Competition in October. These students must design and build a robot that modernizes farming, document their process in an engineering notebook, defend their work in a 20-minute presentation, and prepare a large display of their project for other teams and judges.

Jackie Kane, SUA physics teacher, is the club moderator. She explained, “I am continually amazed and proud of these students who seamlessly transfer what they have learned in their classroom to well-thoughtout solutions to real-life problems.”

NDA Artists Selected for State Exhibition

GlassHacks, a 24-hour hackathon, open to high school students across the country, was held Oct. 15 -16 at Maumee Valley Country Day School, Hackathons are 24- to 36-hour events where teams of students both experienced and beginner work together to build projects in both software and hardware. The goal is to offer as many learning opportunities throughout the event as possible.

NV Theatre presents ‘Les Miserables School Edition’

Northview High School Theatre is proud to present the epic musical “Les Miserables School Edition” Nov. 17-20 at the Northview Performing Arts Center.

Seen by more than 65 million people, “Les Miserables” boasts one of the most memorable scores of all time and has earned more than 100 international awards. Set in 19th century France, “Les Miserables” tells the story of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who is released from prison and works to become a respectable citizen and businessman. His journey of redemption leads him to adopt an orphan girl, Cosette, and provide a stable life for her. But Police Inspector Javert, who doesn’t believe criminals can change for good, makes it his life’s mission to capture Valjean and jail him once again.

Complicated and tender relationships are developed against the backdrop of revolution in Paris.

“Les Miserables Student Edition” is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nov. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m.

All seats are reserved in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased through the Northview Theatre website at http://northviewtheatre.org. Adult tickets are $12 and students/senior citizens are $10.

Musician of the Week Senior violinist Yong-Won Kim is a member of the chamber orchestra and is currently serving as president of the Northview orchestras. She has represented Northview in the OMEA NW Regional Orchestra, District Orchestra, Toledo Youth Orchestras and performs regularly at Solo and Ensemble. At Northview, she is captain of the speech and debate team, secretary of class and student government, involved in the National Honors Society and Leadership Academy. She is the founder of the new Northview Private Lesson Program for junior high students, which pairs high school students as teachers for Sylvania junior high students. She is the daughter of Dong-Shik Kim and Eun-Ju Shin.

Rosie Li of Sylvania, fourth from the left, was one of five Notre Dame Academy students to have artwork selected for the 2016 State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio - Ohio Art Education Association Emerging Artists Art Exhibition. The exhibit showcases 143 works of art by students in grades nine through 12 from across the state.

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NV Homecoming Queen Named

SV Homecoming Queen Crowned

L-R: Homecoming queen Maggie Eding and her court, Lauren David, Sydney Boerst, Jessica and Jenna Mermer, represented the senior class at the 2016 event held Oct. 7.

L-R: Underclass attendants Jennah Dominique, Josie Umfleet and Sophia Muir, at the NV Homecoming with a theme of ‘Grecian Odyssey.’

Lauren Andrews was voted 2016 Homecoming Queen and was accompanied by Will Sowers.

Chamber Students of the Month

Maggie Eding was crowned 2016 Northview Homecoming Queen.

Proud parents are Peg and Ed Eding. –By Mary Helen Darah

L-R: Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Sprott and President Jeff Brosma, Sylvania Schools Superintendent Scott Nelson, Northview Principal Steve Swagerty and Southview Principal Dave McMurray congratulate Northview student Hrishikesh Saraiya and his parents Purvi and Rajiv Saraiya and Southview student Alyssa Cravens and her parents Deborah and Michael Cravens.

Special needs scholarship program available

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Tuesd s ay, October 25, 2016 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Free for community children Complimentary donuts and cider for guests Children to trick-or-treat inside with patients then outside for trunk-or-treating!

Prizes will be awarded for scariest costume, most creative costume and best themed costume.

Lauren Andrews was crowned by 2015 Homecoming Queen Sally Micsko.

Ohio students with special needs can now apply for a Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2016. The scholarship is available for Ohio students who have special needs. Recipients can use their scholarship toward services and education costs at the participating school and/or provider(s) of their family’s choice. There are currently more than 300 registered schools and private providers statewide.

Scholarships are worth between $7,578 and $27,000, depending on the child’s special education category as identified on their Individualized Education Program. Eligible students who apply during this application window will receive a prorated scholarship that begins January 2017.

Any student in the state with an IEP is eligible to apply. Students can use the scholarship for one or more of the following: • Services at private therapists and other approved services providers • Services and tuition at participating private schools (with the exception of category one students) • Participating public schools outside the student’s home district.

To apply, families can research the participating providers in their area. Next, they choose the private school and/or provider(s) that are the best fit for their child’s unique learning needs. Families may choose more than one approved provider to fulfill the services listed on their child’s IEP. Finally, parents apply to the participating school and/or providers of their choice, and ask the child’s primary provider to apply for the scholarship on their behalf.

For more information about the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program, visit scohio.org.

School levy meeting planned

There will be a town hall meeting to discuss Issue 17, the future of Sylvania Schools and challenges ahead on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at the Sylvania Senior Center, 7 p.m. Moderator and panel will include Superintendent Scott Nelson, board of education member(s) and other district administration.

This event is sponsored and paid for by The Committee for Sylvania’s Future.

NDA Graduate Earns Girl Scout Gold

Stephanie Sherman, a 2016 Notre Dame Academy graduate, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, last spring. To qualify, she had to identify an issue that had long-term impact.

She chose to update the athletic record boards at NDA to recognize the achievements of athletes and to inspire future athletes to beat the records.

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Sylvania athletes to be inducted in Hall of Fame

The Sylvania Schools Athletic Foundation’s ninth annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction will be held Oct. 29 at Sylvania Country Club beginning at noon.

Awards will be presented at 2 p.m.

Those honored include Arliss W. Porter, Burnham High School class of 1946 for basketball, track, baseball and golf; Sylvania High School: Ken Corliss, Class of 1966, golf and Jim Greiner, Class of 1967, wrestling.

Northview athletes: John Schantz, 1987, basketball; Cara Whelan, 1988, tennis; Michael Jones, 1994, hockey; and Coach Tim Smith, tennis and basketball. Southview athletes include: David Kidd, 1978, hockey,

Andrew Malcolm, 1998, golf, Bahiyajaui Allen, 2006, track and field.

Sue Jolley will be presented with the Jim Glase Distinguished Service Award at the event.

Sponsors for the event are Mercy Health, Ralphie’s Sports Eatery and Cooper-Smith Advertising.

Tickets are $40 per person. For reservations, call Brian Kezur at 419/3047561.

The Sylvania Schools Athletic Foundation was formed to raise funds for constructing and renovating district athletic facilities in addition to hosting the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Biggie Classic Raises Funds

Participants in the 2016 Biggie Classic golf outing gather for a group photo on the golf course. The sixth annual Classic provides funds for Jeremy Bigelow to defer his medical expenses as well as spinal cord research.

Sylvania Equestrian Team Places

Amanda Jabri, Southview, with horse Melody, Faith Semler, Northview, with horse Macey, Thomas Chadwick, with horse Pepi, Zoe Gwozdz, Northview, with horse Vinnie, Rachel Baer, Southview, with horse Lady Hawke, Alyssa Fink, Northview, with horse Allie Oops, Carley Bisson, Northview, with horse Chance, Jaret Hoschak, Southview, with horse, Flag, Abby Wirick, Northview, with horse Bella and Alayna Hoschak, Southview, with horse Bo. Not pictured: Ashley Hanf, Northview, with horse Tommy, and Coach Maria HoschakGagnon. The Sylvania High School Equestrian Team that took third place in the Ohio Interscholastic Horsemanship Association, District One, is represented by students from Lucas, Fulton, Williams, Henry, and Defiance counties. The students competed in three horse shows this fall. The Sylvania Equestrian team placed third overall in its division. Each rider competed in a variety of classes that included western, english and saddle seat showmanship, bareback, trail, over fences and contesting classes such as barrels.

Cheerleaders Add Spirit for Fifth/Sixth Grade Football Teams

Torchia earns All-WHAC honors

Lourdes University’s Brandon Hoelzer and Sylvanian Ben Torchia were named to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Second Team following the conclusion of the fall jamboree season.

Torchia, who earned Honorable Mention All-WHAC honors as a sophomore in 20142015, averaged 74.0 for the five conference events. The Gray Wolf senior carded a WHAC record round of 65 (-6) in the fourth jamboree of the season, and averaged 75.6

through the seven fall events Lourdes competed in overall.

As a team, Lourdes finished in fifth place in the final regular season WHAC standings.

The Gray Wolves amassed 1,512 strokes for the five jamborees, finishing four shots in front of sixth place Davenport and 18 shots behind fourth place Lawrence Tech.

Northwestern Ohio won the team title at 1,435, 37 strokes ahead of runner-up Madonna.

The 15th annual Racing for Recovery 5K/10K Run/Walk will be held at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., on Oct. 30.

Check-in begins at 7 a.m. A kids fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K and 10K run/walk begins at 9 a.m.

Dressing in a Halloween costume is encouraged. Athletes from across the country have taken part in this annual event, which includes male and female participants in all age divisions.

Pre-race packet pickup will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Dave's Performance Footgear, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania, Ohio.

Racing for Recovery run/walk to be held Free basketball camp planned

A free basketball camp for students in grades five to eight will be held on Oct. 29 at St. Ursula High School. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. with camp between 9 a.m. and noon. Register at BCSN.TV/Camp.

Sylvania Recreation Cheer kick off its football season Sept. 11 at Northview. The cheerleaders are in grades K-6 and cheer for the fifth/sixth grade football teams. The girls will cheer six games as well as participate in the Fall Festival parade and a performance at the NV/SV tent on Oct. 29.

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Sylvania Schools Career Tech students, L-R: Alexia Below, SV, Samantha Peart, NV, George McCroy, NV, Kaitlin Smith, SV, Kacie Kueser, NV, Rachel Baer, SV, and Max Fojtik, NV, were on hand to explain the Career Tech program the annual health fair held at the Sylvania Senior Center.

Back row, L-R: Kadee Poiry, family consumer science teacher Kyle Sander, Chris Sailstad, Collin Wallace, Colin Kasten and Ohio Means Jobs Coordinator Mallory Gerber. Front row, L-R: Macenzi Pawlowski, Madi Duling and Kei’Asia Toyer made potato soup.

Bill and Gloria Carpenter, left, and Betty Dorcas, right, listened as Career Tech student Michael Hildebrandt talked about the placemats children in the early education program made for the health fair.

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L-R: Friends Diane Shull, Susan Mason and Judi Uhrman are guests at the Manor House on Oct. 7.

L-R: Manor House volunteers Janet Carlson, Judy Flowers and Pat Page-Ross don Halloween costumes during October’s Tea at Stranleigh.

L-R: Wanda Anderson, Deb Hennie and Judy Egan are chairs of the monthly Tea at Stranleigh event held at the Manor House at Wildwood Preserve.

L-R: Cookie Westmeyer, Carol Sizemore and JoAnn Griebel wear festive ensembles to the Spooky Tea. — by Jennifer Ruple

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Toledo Symphony League Celebrates 65 Years of Service

Ann Lieder and her husband, Donald, pose with Toledo Symphony League President Cathy Fox Fifer at the 65th anniversary celebration held Sept. 26 at Belmont Country Club.

Beth Bowman was the chairwoman for the event.

Shelli Jacobs, Toledo Symphony League member and president of the Toledo Opera Guild, talks with Zak Vassar, right, CEO/president of the Toledo Symphony about the celebrity guest waiter fund-raising event held in conjunction with the anniversay celebration.

The Sylvania Hill View Parent Club of Hill View Elementary would like to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors of our

2016 Hawk Walk:

Thank you all for your generous contributions.

Razzle Dazzle plays to sold out audience

Style show co-chairwoman Lisa Rozanski and her mother-in-law Gail are thrilled with the sold-out event at the Pinnacle on Oct. 5.

Style show invitation co-chairwomen Marilyn Walker and Joan Tobias admire the mannequin wearing one of Auxiliary President Alice Schroder's mother's dress from the 1920s.

Ability Center Auxiliary President Alice Schroder opens the show.

Claire Browning with Jenny Barlos, one of the models in the show.

Crystal Jordan chats with Sandy Jones before the fashion show.

Barbara Biggs and Denise Colturi talk with Judy Eckel who brought assistance dog Mason to the event.

Candy Baker, Jill Cook, Mary Lea Teague and Judy Bowles admire the jewelry by Joan Nowak, one of the vendors at the style show.

Sally Chovan-Krebs, Jan Merki, Norma Tanber, Gail Rosinski and Sandy Belinske, Standing are Mary Zraik, Greta Szabo and Judy Otto.

Olga Peterson and Diane Kelly enjoy having lunch together.

Pat McCarthy and Jan Kott talk with Claire Browning at the style show.

You helped make our event a huge success!

Our Flying and Soaring Level Sponsors are: Turner and Turner Family Dentistry, Vin Devers Autohaus of Sylvania, Insulators Local 45, Millwrights Pile Drivers Local 1090, IBEW Local 8, and Carl H. Wheeler, DDS.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Bittersweet offers bowling league for teens

Bittersweet’s Social Living Club is partnering with Bowlero Lanes to offer a bowling league to teens with autism. The teens will learn the basics of bowling, sportsmanship, conversational skills, and social skills.

Community Outreach Specialist Kate Gulbrand said, “Bowling is a fantastic community activity that helps develop social skills among teens with autism. Bowling is great for developing patience, sportsmanship, and gross motor skills. We are excited to offer this opportunity to the participants in the Social Living Club.�

Beginning November 3, the class will be on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Bowlero Lanes at 4398 Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio. The cost for the six-week league is $35. Scholarship opportunities from ProMedica and the Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism are available. SLC participants must be able to participate in the activity independently, or with the appropriate support staff provided by the

Kick Hunger Challenge

ReneÊ Palacios, executive director of Family House Toledo, announced that the Kick Hunger Challenge, a two-month fundraiser for Family House sponsored by Mainstreet Ventures, Heidelberg Distributing, and Gallo Wine, will add Real Seafood and Zia’s, both at The Docks, to the list of participating restaurants.

The mission of Kick Hunger Challenge is to address the needs of the hungry and homeless by raising awareness and money through special events and programs. For every bottle of specific wine sold in the months of October and November at Mainstreet Ventures Restaurants, Family House will receive a portion equating to a meal for a family. The challenge started at Ciao’s, 6064 Monroe St., and continues through November.

This is the third year for the Kick Hunger Challenge. Last year, approximately 1,900 bottles were sold raising nearly $4,000. This year’s goal is 2,400 bottles of wine to be sold.

family. For more information, contact Kate Gulbrand at 419/206-7803 or kgulbrand@bittersweetfarms.org.

The SLC is also seeking teen mentors to volunteer and help adolescents with autism in the SLC build relationships among their peers. Teen mentors will help build confidence and social skills by partnering with the SLC participants in various activities. Teens will be expected to provide tutoring or academic support, career exploration assistance, emotional support, and social experiences to other teens with autism. Teen mentors will be required to commit to an orientation prior to volunteering. Volunteers will be expected to commit to one session of 1.5 hours per week for six weeks. No experience Contact Kate Gulbrand at is needed.

419/206-7803 or kgulbrand@bittersweetfarms.org for more information.

Athena Society show set

The Athena Art Society will present its 2016 Juried Exhibition at the Wolfe Gallery of the Maumee Valley Country Day School located at 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. through Dec. 15. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A reception with the artists will be held at the gallery on Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jurors are Lou Ann Glover and Kristin Kowalski from the Art Faculty of MVCDS. Founded in 1903 by Nina Spaulding Stevens, wife of the Toledo Museum of Art Director George Stevens, Athena Art Society is Toledo’s oldest women’s art society.

Harmony in Life offers classes/signings

Harmony in Life, 5647 Main St., will feature Make Your Own Holiday Gifts with Lori Diver on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. The concentration will be on spa gifts and gift baskets. She returns on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. with a class on making food and herbal gifts.

A talk, “Cultivating Genuine Happiness in Daily Life,� and book signing with John Bruna will be Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. A former Tibetan Buddhist monk, he is the author of “The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life,� and will share key insights and practices that anyone can put into practice immediately to start cultivating genuine happiness in his or her own lives.

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Casting Call for Great Pyrenees

Miss Gracie, pictured above, is hanging up her dancing shoes, and the Ballet Theatre of Toledo is looking for another Great Pyrenees to perform in the ‘Nutcracker.’ For information, call the BTT at 419/861-0895.

‘Hello, My Name Is...’on exhibit at Hudson Gallery

Hudson Gallery announced the opening of A new exhibition, “HELLO, My Name Is‌â€?.

The exhibition will run through Nov. 12 at Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St. Nine artists, all new to the gallery, are featured in the show. Six painters, two potters and one glass artist include Jeri Hollister, Donna Talerico, Brian Reaume, Amanda Hope Cook,

Wes Hunting, Laura Barnhardt Corle, Dennis Swartzlander, Emilie Beadle and Tim Kennedy.

For the majority of artists, the use of color is important and often explosive. Shape and line are also strong driving forces for artists and their work. These common tools are prevalent in all the work featured in this exhibition.

Interested people from the area are encouraged to join the Late Bloomers Piano Club. The group has been meeting for many years and is always welcoming new members. Members meet every other month and learn to be comfortable playing in front of others. Despite the

name, members can be 21 to 100, at any stage of accomplishment. There are no dues, no officers, no teaching. It is a group who enjoy both listening to and playing the piano. For more information, and to talk about joining us at a meeting, call Paul Flack at 419/893-1023.

Piano Club welcomes new members

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

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JANIS WEBER

THE MOUSE TRAP Google Ads Pointed at You

Target ads are part of our world on the Internet especially when Google is connected. We use their services a lot and they like to offer us as much as posJanis Weber sible. Did you know that you can control some of this? Google owns and operates one of the largest ad networks around.

It's called DoubleClick, and it serves ads on a high percentage of internet sites, including ours.

Where things get tricky is that Google also owns and operates Google Search and YouTube.

People use both to find websites and videos that interest them, which means Google can quickly compile a list of your interests from what you look for. Enter Google's interest-based advertising.

Fortunately, you can turn interest-based advertising off. If you’re signed in, you’ll see a list of the interests or topics Google has collected, and you can deselect the ones that aren’t really interests of yours, or that you don’t want to see period. You can also add topics if you

want. Maybe a friend told you that you had to watch a great new video, but it turns out to be about snakes, which you hate. Google doesn’t know that and might have added “reptiles” to your interests, which would explain the ads that contain snakes, lizards and iguanas that keep popping up. This is a quick way to stop that. If you don’t want to see interest-based ads, you can turn them off completely. Just set “Ads Personalization” to “off.”

If you have a gmail email account, you can access the ad issues. Go to the settings option and click on ads. Here you will see two boxes with an on and an off slider. Read the details of the two options and slide the buttons to what you prefer. I have turn off all advertising that relates to sites I have visited or anything I had searched for. Once I searched Google for a white pair of sandals. I then started seeing the exact ones popping up as ads all over. Not anymore.

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“DuckDuckGo” is a solid Google replacement, and it doesn’t track or target your IP address or search history. You don’t have to worry about targeted search results or being trapped in a filter bubble, which actually means you get more results. DuckDuckGo includes the nifty calculators and other tricks you’ve come to expect on Google. But that’s not all. You can customize its interface, with search shortcuts

and an Instant Answers feature that’s just as good as Google. You can also make DuckDuckGo an extension of your browser and activate more privacy settings to keep your search history as protected as possible.

“Yippy” automatically detects and blocks adult content. That includes pornography, gambling sites, sex product sites and other websites that are not appropriate for kids. Plus, the site protects your privacy. It will not collect personally identifiable information about you, like your name, telephone number, address or email address. However, it may collect anonymous information about your computer, like your IP address. It also uses cookies, but not to track your personal behavior.

“Ixquick” calls itself the world’s most private search site. It doesn’t record your IP address, browser information or search history, so advertisers can’t track you. This search engine also gives you the privacy of searching so sites you visit don’t even know your real IP address.

Ixquick’s gives you the most online privacy. It may slow down your searches, but when you select “proxy,” Ixquick makes you invisible online. To use it, just do a search from Ixquick, like “Apple pie.” Your search results will look similar to Google’s search results; with a list of websites it has found that match your search.

Each result, however, has three ways to click on a page. Just click on a link and it takes you to a page unprotected; websites can see you.

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A STUDENT SPEAKS I have fallen dangerously in love with Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.

I say dangerously, because with a 25% acceptance rate it’s not a guaranteed admittance. However, the love affair is long and Libby Stupica deep. Since my first dorm overnight with my sister last spring, this college stole my heart and has refused to give it back. Now that I’m in the midst of my junior year in high school, peers and their parents ask about my college interests.

Having only tagged along on my sister’s college visits a couple years ago, I realize I need to do some research and do my own college visits.

However, my motivation to discover and visit said schools is almost non-existent, because I have convinced myself that nothing could surpass the love I have for Kenyon.

So, instead of exploring new options or taking a college tour, I spent the past weekend further convincing myself that my heart only has room for Kenyon. The visit began after my dad and I drove up Saturday morning to watch my sister and her volleyball team play a home match against Hiram. The energy at the match was incredible. The two teams volleyed back and forth for the lead for an hour and a half until Kenyon finally won the match by two points in the fifth game. Even the pep band came to support and played during each timeout. A banquet for the three seniors followed after their victory, and I felt right at home around Schuyler’s teammates. Even during their celebrating, they were welcoming and included me in all conversation. This openness is something I notice among the whole student body during every visit to Kenyon.

Schuyler had reserved tickets for “Fool for Love,” a play being performed on Saturday evening by one of the theater groups on campus. Fortunately, she had called ahead to reserve the tickets, because when we went to the box office to pick them up, a line of at least 30 students waited in the hopes of obtaining them.

Apparently, this isn’t uncommon. I was told that the students support and truly appreciate the arts on campus … and for good reason. The four-person cast put on a fantastic performance of this twisted, sometimes comedic, love story.

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After the curtain call, the cast received a welldeserved standing ovation.

After the play, we had plans to meet up with some of Schuyler’s friends at a party. Having never been to a college party before, I went in expecting truly bad behavior. I had a preconceived idea based on Hollywood’s portrayal of parties and stories from peers. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t walk by one passed out student after the other, and I never encountered a situation that made my 16-year-old self feel even remotely uncomfortable (Kenyon and its students impress Libby! Example 1389).

Instead, I enjoyed a night full of dancing, laughs, and finally getting to know better the people I constantly hear my sister talk about. As Schuyler and I walked back to her dorm after a final dance to “Rock Me Mama,” I found out they play it at the closing of every party. I couldn’t stop gushing about how much I respected everyone at the school and how much fun I had.

The next morning we met Schuyler’s boyfriend for brunch, where I enjoyed coffee along with a view that only Peirce Hall can provide. If I disregarded every single charming aspect about the people at Kenyon, the campus alone would still steal my heart. I long to be a student walking through campus every time I see Middle Path’s arch of trees, the light stone and dark wooden door architecture, and experience the Hogwarts-esque vibe the interior of the buildings give off. Walking outside to enjoy the beginning shades of autumn was this season’s bonus.

After spending the afternoon at the library, Schuyler and I grabbed dinner and headed to a meeting for the Middle East Student Association, where we discussed Muharram, the first month on the Islamic calendar. The diversity on campus and the open-mindedness of students and professors belies its small rural setting. College is an environment that encourages a free exchange of ideas, and I yearn to be a part of such discussions.

As my dad drove me back home Sunday evening, I realized no amount of visiting would ever be enough to make me leave without feeling nostalgic. It’s strange that a place I’ve frequented only a few times already feels so familiar and welcoming, and I doubt and worry that no other college will ever make me feel the same excitement about the future as Kenyon College does. I promise you this, though, you can bet I’ll be working overtime these next two years in the hopes of being accepted to the school of my dreams.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Refinancing Existing Sylvania City Bonds

Sylvania City Council has authorized the city finance department to pursue refinancing $14,940,000 of existing city of Sylvania bonds issued in 2011 and 2008 in order to take advantage of the current lower interest rates. The refinancing is anticipated to reduce interest expenses by an estimated $1,447,580 over the remaining life of the 20 year bonds.

Two electronic sales of bond refinancing will be taking place. Before the end of 2016, $9,755,000 of bonds issued in 2011 will be sold. The original amount of the bond issue was $13,575,000 but has been reduced by the payments made to date. The bonds were Craig Stough

MIKE JONES

TOWNSHIP TOPICS

Zoning commission approves adult 55-plus housing projects

The Sylvania Township zoning commission has recommended approval of two projects designed for adults 55 years old or older.

Commissioners heard from several residents who were opposed to each of the projects, one of them set on Percentum Drive and the other on King Road.

The project on Percentum is about a quarter mile north of Central Avenue and is designed to be four stories on 9.52 acres.

Daryl Graus, manager to the township zoning office, said the project meets zoning requirements and is consistent with the township land use plan. His office recommended approval. The Lucas County Plan Commission had earlier recommended that the project be approved.

Residents of the area complained that the development would bring an increase in traffic to an area they consider to already be congested. There were also complaints about the size of the structure.

Bob Sabo, a commissioner, told those in the audience that he understood their issues, but that the property had been for sale for three or four years. He pointed out that the proposed developers, FFC Real Estate Development Co., of Pittsburgh, Penn., had purchased the property and they were in compliance with zoning regulations and with the township land use plan. He noted that it is difficult for a commission to vote against a project when the devel-

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issued to finance the new elevated water tank and a number of street improvements around the city. It is estimated the refinancing will save $1,018,453 in interest, or about $68,000 per year.

During the fourth quarter of 2017, a second bond sale to refinance $5,185,000 of bonds issued in 2008 will be pursued. The bonds were issued primarily for street improvements.

It is estimated the refinancing will save $429,127 in interest, or about $40,000 per year.

The refinancing will not extend the original 20-year repayment schedule of the bonds, with maturity still to occur in 2031 and 2028.

Further, all savings will be used toward street and infrastructure improvements and will not be used for operations. The exact savings will be determined by the interest rates bid at the time of the bond sales.

The city of Sylvania is not selling any new debt this year. The amount of city bonded debt remains below the permitted legal limit and is about average for a city of Sylvania's size.

The use of these long-term bonds has allowed the city to update and expand its infrastructure and to pay for those improvements over the course of their useful life. oper is in compliance.

The other project is slated for King Road, north of Sylvania Avenue and is scheduled to have 122 units in a three-story building on 8.5 acres. It is designed to be three stories and proposed by Clover Development, which a representative said has 23 similar projects in the country, with 10 more under development.

Graus said this proposal also generally met zoning standards and the aims of the township land use plan. He did note that the project is proposed to be closer to the center line of King Road than specified, but noted that it allows more distance to the rear from abutting residential properties to the east. It also will be in line with housing along King Road, which was built before the current regulations were in place.

Residents complained about additional traffic, the size of the development and the fact that it would alter what has been heavily wooded, undeveloped property.

Ken Marciniak, of Signature Realty, said the family that owns the land has turned down many lucrative offers from groups that proposed commercial uses for the area. He said this offer was accepted with the well-being of the neighborhood in mind.

Sabo reiterated his earlier comments that the proposal was generally in compliance with regulations. He added that the actions of the zoning commission are recommendations and that the Sylvania Township trustees will have the final say on the matter.

The Percentum project is scheduled to be heard by the trustees on Nov. 1. Graus said a scheduling conflict may cause trustees' hearing the King Road proposal to be continued until a later date.

City offices are housed within the municipal building.

Funding increase

Although each of the primary funds for Sylvania Township's operations will see an increase, the general fund increase will be less than previously reported.

The general fund is slated to receive a total of $637,860, an increase of nearly $20,000 above the approximately $618,000 allotted in 2015. The township had been notified the increase for that fund would be about $100,000, until a calculation error was found.

David Simko, chief financial officer for the township, said the fire fund would get $8,458,589, an increase of more than $260,000 above what it was allotted last year.

The police fund has increased to $7,249,659, above last year's $7,151,256 and the road and bridge fund will increase to $2,030,833 from the year earlier collection of $1,960,594.

Although, most of the increases are relatively modest in terms of percentage, Simko noted that what's important is that it is sign of a positive trend in the underlying economic health of the township.

Scott Smith, supervisor of accounting and budget for the township, said the increase in funding could be attributed primarily to rising property values in the township

Annual leaf collection

The annual leaf collection operation has begun in Sylvania Township. Although there may not be many fallen and raked leaves for crews to get on the first round, it's better to get started early than to let them get to less-manageable amounts.

Crews are scheduled to get in three com-

plete cycles of all township roads. Each cycle takes about 17 days, but is dependent on the weather cooperating. Heavy rains and sometimes snow can delay collection of what was once a light, dry pile of leaves has become wet and heavy. The last cycle is scheduled to begin Nov. 30.

Leaves should be raked to the side of the road, but not in it. The leaves should not be mixed with brush or garden waste and should be away from fire hydrants, decorative landscaping items or other obstacles and they should not be placed in plastic bags.

In recent years, some homeowners have made the annual task a little lighter by using their mulching lawn mowers to simply mow over the leaves. A number of experts recommend that method for providing mulch for the soil.

Rob Nash, superintendent of the road and service department, said residents can have a good idea of the progress of the leaf collection by going to the township website, SylvaniaTownship.com, and clicking on “Leaf Collection Information� on the home page.

They will be taken to a map, which separates the township into numbered grids.

After they have located the grid they are interested in, likely the one in which they live, they can call the leaf pickup hot line at 419/517-1620. There will be a message, updated daily, which will say what grid crews are working on and where they are headed next.

Nash cautioned that weather often is the primary factor on how fast or slowly crews can complete each grid.

OBITUARIES

Kenneth Bradley

Kenneth “Woody” Bradley, 92, a former Ottawa Lake, Mich., resident passed away Oct. 2, 2016, at his Sylvania, Ohio, home surrounded by his family, while under the care of Great Lakes Caring hospice care.

Ken was born in Jackson, Mich. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1949, with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed with the sales division of Dana Corporation for many years. Ken had always wanted to teach so after leaving Dana he went back to school to earn his teaching certificate. During this time, he taught auto repair at Clay High School. When the Monroe Community College opened. Ken was on board. He designed the automotive department where he stayed and taught until retiring in 1986. When he wasn’t teaching Ken owned and operated a wood-cutting business, designing several of the tools he used. He sold the wood to many area families. He was an avid pool player. Ken loved to travel, every summer the family took a trip, someplace, staying in an area they enjoyed and then moving on to another adventure. After retiring Ken and his wife sold everything and purchased a travel trailer. The couple traveled the United States, finally ending up in Yuma, Ariz., where they spent the next 25 years. During W.W. II, Ken served as a medic with the U. S. Army in Germany, where he assisted with the liberation of concentration camps. He also met the Russians at the Danube.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Loretta (Taylor) Bradley; children Ruth Bradley-Ondrovick, Kenneth Bradley Jr., and Dana (Dennis) Clark; grandchildren Stephanie, Kathrin, Stacy, and Lisa; greatgrandchildren Martha, Kate Rose, Gavin, and Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Toledo Humane Society.

Professional services were provided by the Reeb Funeral Home.

Ruth Brown

Ruth L. Brown, age 85, of Sylvania passed away Oct. 9, 2016. She was born in Toledo on Jan. 18, 1931, to Alfred and Bertha Hirzel. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert W. Brown Sr. in 1983. She was a graduate of Olney (Northwood) High School and then employed at State Bank of Toledo and later, Gillespie Dress Shoppe, prior to her marriage. During her marriage, she enjoyed raising her children, being involved in their activities and traveling throughout the United States, Hawaii, England, Europe, Hong Kong and Japan. After the death of her husband, she volunteered as a tour guide for Lourdes College, hostess for Candle Light Concerts, and decorating and hostess for the Franciscan Center Dinner Theatre. She and her dear friend, Rosa Anne Geha, designed the lights that enhance the arches in the Common Area of the Franciscan Center. She also enjoyed taking classes and short trips with Lourdes Life Long Learning.

Surviving are her daughter Susan (Craig) Morrow and sons Robert (Jacqueline) Brown, Jr. and David (Dana) Brown; grandchildren Connor Morrow, Devan and Brennan Brown, Dustin, Trevor and Eliza Brown; brother Ernie Hirzel and sister Betty Stotz. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Madeline Cimpritz and Thelma Hoehner and brothers Alfred, Donald, Robert and Hugh Hirzel.

Memorials may be made to the Robert Brown Scholarship, c/o University to Toledo or the donor's choice.

Lydia Cole

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Lydia Jane Moyer Cole, 87, a resident of Sylvania Township, Ohio, for more than 60 years, went to Jesus’s arms, Sept. 28, 2016, at Sunset Village. She was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Churubusco, Ind., to parents Elmer and Nellie (Pickering) Moyer.

Lydia enjoyed traveling with her husband, tending her flower gardens, holding babies and, most importantly, lovingly caring for her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her son Michael (Carol) Cole, daughters Sandra Womack, Linda (Roger) Whitehill, Patricia (Dennis) Neuman, Mary Jane Cole, and Vickie Jankowski; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Lydia was preceded in death by her parents; 11 siblings; husband, Forrest Cole; and daughter Sherry.

Lydia’s family would like to thank the staffs of Sunset Village and the Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their loving care and support during this difficult time.

Those wishing to offer memorials, in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or Sunset Village. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Todd Falor

Todd C. Falor, Jr. 72, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Oct. 6, 2016, at Ebeid Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 12, 1944, in Toledo, to Todd and Florence (Geier) Falor.

Todd graduated from Woodward High School in 1961 and The Ohio State University in 1966 with a degree in aeronautical/astronautical engineering. Todd worked for several firms including North American Aviation, General Electric, Katy Steel and retired in 2010 from Tri-State Aluminum.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and he loved his OSU Buckeyes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Tess; daughter Michelle (Dan) Trost; son Michael (Darlene) Falor; grandchildren, Tyler (Maygan), Zach and Justin Falor and Conner and Luke Trost; sister Nancy Bohn; former wife and friend Jan (Mike) Petz and furry friend Gidget. Todd was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Jim Bohn and best friend, Butch Krohn.

The family would like to thank the staff of Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and Ebeid Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Todd.

Those wishing to offer memorials in lieu of flowers are asked to consider Ebeid Hospice, 5340 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560, Cherry St. Mission, 105 17th St., Toledo, OH 43604 or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 5153 Summit St., Toledo, OH 43611. Online condolences may be left at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Leo Grodi

Leo J. Grodi died on Oct. 7, 2016, at Oakleaf Village in Sylvania, Ohio, at the age of 95.

He was born on March 23, 1921, to Leo F. and Myrtle (Doursha) who lived in Toledo, Ohio. He served his country during WW II and was discharged in 1945. He married Patricia (Beck) in 1948 and she preceeded him in death in 1997. Leo worked for Jeep in several different positions and retired from there on July 1, 1985.

Leo is survived by his brothers Lee, LeRoy, Donald and his sister Phyllis who has passed.

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His children are Janet (Richard) Degener, Jean Grodi, Judi Grodi, Joyce (John) Swihart and June (George Neiderriter) Grodi. He also has six grandchildren; Wendy (Eric) Ogren, Richard (Crystal) Firsdon, Karen (Brian) Bond, Jay Neiderriter, Barb (Ben) Schwab and Daniel Neiderriter (deceased). In addition he has seven great-grandchildren; Ashley (Michael) Buck, Alex Ogren, Daniel Neiderriter, Richard Firsdon, Samantha Schwab, Max Firsdon and Drew Schwab. There is also one great-great-grandson little Leo Buck.

In lieu of flowers; do something nice for someone or send donations to the Alzheimers Association. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Janice E. Beck Durbin

Born to Russell E. Beck and Elaine M. Kutzley Beck on Jan. 7, 1942, in Hudson, Mich., Jan grew up on the family farm in Morenci, Mich. She graduated from Morenci High School as salutatorian, Class of 1960. Jan enrolled in Adrian College where she studied home economics education and met the love of her life Peter E. Durbin. She graduated from Adrian College in 1964 and she and Pete were married that August. They enjoyed 52 years together.

Jan began her teaching career at Blissfield High School where she served as FHA Advisor as well as class advisor. During that time she received the first Michigan FHA Advisor of the Year award. Her love of students and passion for learning served her well in her nearly fourdecade career as an educator. Jan also taught in the Evergreen Local School District. She retired in 2003 from St. Francis Education Center where she taught middle school science. Jan also mentored numerous student teachers and colleagues throughout her career.

Jan was a Cub Scout den leader, 4-H leader and Sunday school teacher. She lived her faith and ministered throughout her life through Berkey Congregational Christian Church and her community as a whole. Her home baked pies and sugar cookies were the stuff of legends. She was also a talented seamstress. Jan’s greatest achievements were her children Melissa A. Durbin Growden and Thomas M. Durbin and her grandchildren Isaac and Olivia Durbin.

She was a gracious hostess and lovingly accepted guests into her home. Jan never lost her “farm girl” upbringing and welcomed everyone with a smile, kind words and respect.

Jan’s faith and fighting spirit helped her remain a survivor of stage IV Ovarian Cancer for 34 years and also a breast cancer survivor for 10 years. She was a heroic role model for so many cancer survivors. Jan never gave up the fight. On Sept. 25, 2016, she peacefully passed away at Flower Hospital with her family at her side.

Survivors include: husband, Peter E. Durbin, daughter, Melissa A. Durbin Growden, son Thomas M. (Dori) Durbin, grandchildren Isaac and Olivia Durbin and grand cats Stella and Baxter. She is also survived by brothers Keith R. (Beverly) Beck, Robert L. (Karen) Beck and Charles R. (Deborah) Beck and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Elaine Beck, in-laws Roger and Marian Durbin and son-in-law Andrew

M. Growden.

In lieu of flowers, the family has arranged tributes in Jan’s memory to American Farm Museum & Education Center Memorial Garden c/o Blissfield State Bank or the Scholarship Fund at Lenawee Christian School. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Eileen Houck

Eileen J. Houck, age 98 of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Oct. 7, 2016, at the Elizabeth Scott.

Eileen was born July 12, 1918, at the family farm in Blissfield, Mich., to Stanley and Mary Whitman.

(Thomas) Eileen loved the Lord and spoke of him to everyone she met. She loved her family, enjoyed working with flowers, reading, doing needle work and teaching children.

Eileen is survived by her children Betty (Dan) Bice and son Robert (Terrie) Houck; grandchildren Rob (Kathy) Houck, Jon Houck, Michele (Joe) Camilleri, Brian Houck, and Brent (Alina) Bice; and great-grandchildren Laney, Audrey, Jonathan, Nathan, Sophie Grace, and Joshua. Eileen was preceded in death by her dearly loved husband of 70 years Herbert Houck, her parents, and younger sister Donna Seizert.

It is with heartfelt gratitude that we thank the amazing staff at Elizabeth Scott for their tireless hours of care; the tremendous support from the Hospice staff, and very special friends Jan and Vonda.

In lieu of flowers the family would like to suggest a donation to The American School for Women and Children, P. O. Box 2861, Toledo, Ohio 43606. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Norbert Madalinski

Lifelong farmer, Norbert Madalinski, 91, passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.

Born June 4, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, to Frank and Cecelia (Garwyck) Madalinski, he joined the U.S. Army in 1943 shortly after his parents moved to Ottawa Lake, Mich. He was discharged from the Army in 1946 and returned to the family farm. On May 20, 1950, he married the love of his life, Ruth Cowdrey. They were married 66 years. He worked for Schoen Paving in Toledo, retiring in 1971 to become a full-time farmer until 2008.

Norbert is survived by his wife, Ruth; children Katherine (Polimir) Burns; Patricia (Keith) Clark; Mary Feasel; Peter (Jane) Madalinski; Theresa Stansbury; John (Kathy) Madalinski; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother Victor (Marilyn) Madalinski; sister Joanne (Clifford) O'Rielly; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cecelia; brothers Irvin and Arnold; and infant daughter Elizabeth.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Anne's Hospital and especially Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Joseph Church, Sylvania, Ohio.

Online condolences to www.reebfuneralhome.com.

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Phyllis Hartman

Phyllis J. Hartman, age 89, died peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home in Illinois. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., to Dorothy (Snyder) Bensley and Leland B. Bensley Oct. 25, 1926. She graduated from Devilbiss High School in 1944. Jeanne, as everyone called her, had a lot of energy. She loved being on the go.

After her husband died at an early age, Jeanne began her work career. She first became a legal secretary. Next she worked for Toledo Scale until they moved out of town. Her next and final job was working for The Department of Human Services of Lucas County as an account clerk supervisor.

Jeanne was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church where she served many years as church treasurer, Sunday school secretary, and was a member of the trustees and administrative council at the church.

Some of the other volunteer jobs she enjoyed were being on the retirement committee for Toledo Scale, contacting Devilbiss alumni for reunions, being part of the Sylvania Business and Professional Women’s Group, Flower Hospital Auxiliary, and the American Legion Auxiliary at Conn-Weissenberger Post.

Jeanne also greatly enjoyed the red hat luncheons and walking and talking with her friends at the mall in her later years.

Jeanne is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, her companion Walter Baldwin, her sister Eleanor McGill and her parents. She is survived by her daughter Jerilyn Rhodes (David), son Richard Hartman (Dawn), six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, guests are invited to donate to a favorite charity. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Martha Risher

Martha Lois Risher, age 89, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sept. 26, 2016, following a short illness. She was born in Muncie, Ind., to Charles and Anna (Ward) Ebrite. She flew her earthly nest surrounded by her family at Flower Hospital. Mom was a registered nurse her entire working life.

She worked at Toledo Hospital and at Rosary Hall in Sylvania, Ohio, caring for the sick for over forty years. She was a graduate of the Indiana University School of Nursing in 1950. She married her Sunday school sweetheart Warren Risher in the Friends Church of Muncie Indiana in 1950 and a short time later started her family who survives. Mom loved nursing, taking care of people, four-legged pets, reading, television shows and taking walks in the neighborhood.

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years, Warren: sons Stephan, Kevin (Trish), daughter Alice Childs (Mike), grandchildren Ruth (Jeff), Micah (Cara), Ellie, Sam and Anna; and great-grandchildren Alannah, Micah, Caleb, Aurora, Arela and Eve. Martha’s family would like to thank Dr. Palmer and his surgical team and the nurses in ICU, especially Lydia, Megan and Erin, the Flower Hospital emergency staff and the 7th floor oncology staff. The family request donations to the Toledo Area Humane Society or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Neil Saunders

Neil Saunders, devoted husband and father, podiatrist, and adventure seeker, died Oct. 3, 2016.

He suffered from many medical issues in the past few years; most significantly back surgeries complicated by infection.

He was raised with his three sisters Suellen, Kim, and Robin, in a loving home in the Cleveland area. His parents, Ivan and Nanci, were so proud of the successful doctor and family man he had become. Being the youngest child, his sisters had great fun dressing him up, making funny songs to tease him, and bossing him around.

After graduation from Beachwood High School, he lived on a Kibbutz in Israel, and also led a high-school tour there in 1984.

He was proud of his degree from The Ohio State University, where he met and fell in love with Lynne, who would become his wife for 29 years. He went on to Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. His wardrobe told the story of his heart: Saturday was for an OSU Buckeye sweatshirt, Sunday a Cleveland Browns sweatshirt, and surgical scrubs for every other day.

Neil lived a high-octane life. His eyes lit-up describing his first motorcycle, and the Harley he bought later in life was his real baby. He took up SCUBA diving and had dream vacations exploring the oceans around the world.

He loved sharing his passion with his son, Noah. Neil’s last trip was to Palau with him.

His retirement dream was that he would be with Lynne, underwater and holding hands, exploring a reef.

He loved podiatry and his patients. He treated them like his family and they cooked for him like he was theirs. Cookies, brownies, and other foil-covered treats filled his office. The women running his office worked so hard to keep up with his large patient load and try to rein in his joke telling and over-sharing. He relished his role as teacher as he participated in the training of the podiatry residents. He was devoted to them and they were in turn his biggest cheerleaders and supporters when he was struggling with his health.

Raised Jewish, his friendship with mentor Pastor Marilynn Schroeder and the teachings of AA, led him to become a Christian. He was

baptized at Epworth United Methodist Church with his daughter Isabel. His faith was a deep part of his life. Neil made many a friend through his AA affiliations and church family.

His greatest joy was his family. He wanted no more than to enjoy being with Lynne and their three children, Benjamin, Noah and Isabel. He was so proud of his kids and was always working to be the best father to them.

His last days found him atop his leather recliner, living vicariously through the exploits of his literary heroes like Dirk Pitt. He mourned the loss of his thrill-seeking abilities.

His ravaged body is gone now. His spirit can be found in the roar of motorcycles enjoying the first warm day of March, or the lap of the ocean as it meets the sand.

The family suggests tributes in the form of shoes to St. Paul’s Community Center, 230 13th Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com

Betty Whitehead

Betty (Gotwalt) Whitehead, 93, passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2016. She was born March 17, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio, to Warren and Blanche Gotwalt. After growing up in several cities across the northeast, her family returned to Toledo where she graduated from Scott High School in 1941. One of her proudest accomplishments was graduating from the University of Toledo with a bachelor’s degree at the age of 60.

She was married to Burton Whitehead, Jr. in 1947. She worked as an executive secretary at Owens Corning for 15 years and moved to Melbourne, Fla., with Burt when she retired.

She returned to live in the Toledo area in 2014.

Betty was an avid reader and accomplished bridge player. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, knitting, sewing, and cross stitching. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Burt. Betty is survived by a son Andrew (Sharon) of Parma, Ohio, and daughter Kelly (Douglas) Dibble of Sylvania, Ohio, as well as two grandsons Steven and Michael Dibble.

The family asks that any memorial contribution be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Virginia D. Monnett

Virginia D. Monnett, 98, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at The Lutheran Home of Toledo surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 6, 1917, in Toledo, to Harry and Pearl (Goachee) Bock. She married Grant H. Monnett in 1938 and together they raised three sons.

She enjoyed gardening and was an avid bowler, winning numerous awards. Years ago she was involved in the West Toledo Rec. Center Softball League. She was retired from Smith’s Cafeteria and Westgate Dinner Theatre. She was union steward for Food and Commercial Union.

Virginia is survived by her sons Ronald (JoAn), Dale, and Jeffrey (Sarah); 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, and two brothers.

Those wishing to offer memorials in lieu of flowers are asked to consider ProMedica Hospice, Lutheran Home of Toledo or the Bay Township Fire Dept. in Port Clinton. Online condolences may be left at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Verleen Thyer

Verleen M. Thyer, 97, a former resident of Honor, Mich., passed away Sept. 20, 2016, at Swan Creek Retirement Village. She was born Oct. 4, 1918, in Archbold, Ohio, to parents Harry and Gertrude (Yantis) Siefert. Verleen is survived by her daughters Judy (Lloyd) Otto, Karen Thyer, and Marcia (James) Vogt; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, John T. Thyer. During their time together they enjoyed traveling and spending time at their cabin on the Platt River.

Those wishing to offer memorials, in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider, Verleen’s favorite organization, the Animal Welfare League of Benzie County, P.O. Box 172 Frankfort, Mich.

49635 or the Honor Congregational Church, P.O. Box 8, Honor, Mich. 49640. Online condolences to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Wieczorek

Virginia M. Wieczorek, 91, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Sept. 28, 2016, at the Franciscan Care Center. She was born March 24, 1925, in Toledo, to parents Harry and Amelia Wilson.

She married Walter Wieczorek in 1945.

Virginia is survived by her daughter Sandy (Jim) Postlewait; granddaughters Debi (Mike) Booth, Dawn (Greg) Barrow, and Dori (Matt) Wingate; and great-grandson Jarod Booth. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Georgette Wingard, Mabel Grimes, and Zenia Wentz; and loving husband, Walter.

Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the charity of their choice. www.reebfuneralhome.com.

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CONSTRUCTION MARKETING/ FT We are #1 in our industry, a home improvement 30 year established company hiring enthusiastic people who want to start a career with professional and financial growth opportunities while working in a fun environment. We generate leads, prospect form in-field marketing, referrals and networking.

NO SALES REQUIRED. Candidates should be highly motivated and friendly. Full time position offering full benefits, medical, dental, life, 401k retirement, 529 college fund and paid vacation.

We offer advancement and unlimited earning potential. Excellent weekly salary and weekly performance bonuses.

GENERAL PHYSICAL LABOR/ FT We are currently looking to add to our fast paced production staff of residential basement waterproofing installers, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, training provided. PHYSICAL LABOR WORK. Full benefits offered, opportunity for advancement.

CONSTRUCTION SALES REP We have an immediate opening for a Construction Sales Rep/Inspector - a TOP CLOSER!! We are a well established, award winning contracting company looking for experienced individual to represent our firm for a CAREER POSITION. We are an A+ rated BBB, Angies List and Google search company with thousands of satisfied customers. You will be running qualified leads, marketing our award winning product and service. Educating homeowners with your knowledge. If you have ran your own business or have direct sales experience this is for you. $70,000 first year potential with full benefits package including medical, dental, life ins., 401k, 529 college fund and paid vacation.

COME WORK FOR AN INDUSTRY LEADER. Submit resumes to snyder@rusk ind.com, call Tiffany at (419)841-6055, or direct applications at 2930 Centennial, Toledo, OH 43617

GARAGE/RUMMAGE SALES GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas decorations and accessories.

Reasonable prices. Like new items.

Lots of extra household items.

Thursday, Oct. 20 - Saturday, Oct. 22, 9-5 4802 Southbridge off Nantucket.

CLASSIFIEDS

Buy Local ~ Sell Local 10 - first 20 words

$

35 ea. additional word ¢

Box/picture/logo: $5 graphics.sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com

UPCOMING ISSUES First November: Deadline Friday, Oct. 21/ Issue Date: Tuesday, Nov. 1 Mid November: Deadline Friday, Nov. 4/ Issue Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15 First December: Deadline Friday, Nov. 18/ Issue Date: Tuesday, Nov. 29 Mid December: Deadline Friday, Dec. 2/ Issue Date: Tuesday, Dec. 13

HUGE RUMMAGE-BOUTIQUE SALE Multi-Family B'nai Israel & Etz Chayim Clothing, Jewelry, Housewares, Books and Toys Vintage to Nearly New Sunday, Nov. 6 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 7 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bag Day! Congregation Etz Chayim 3853 Woodley Road (Bridge out - use Sylvania Ave.)

HELP WANTED

Job Fair and Onsite Interviews Production Operators & Maintenance Mechanics Johnson Controls is a multi-industrial leader in the building and automotive industries, serving customers in more than 150 countries. We are the world’s largest producer of automotive batteries.

We are seeking qualified, motivated and dependable candidates to work full time in our Holland, Ohio facility. Must enjoy a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements include: • High School Diploma or GED • Mechanical and trouble shooting skills • Ability to lift at least 75 pounds • Forklift experience a plus • Must be available to work all shifts – (1st, 2nd or 3rd) • Must be available to work overtime • Mechanic must have Journeyman classification and/or equivalent of eight years of experience.

Johnson Controls offers competitive wages and complete benefits package. Incentive positions have potential to earn average starting wages between $19-$22/hr, non-incentive $15.90-$20.23 and maintenance mechanics $29.06.

Johnson Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

When: Where:

October 25th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

October 26th 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

SeaGate Convention Center Room 104 Level 1 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH 43604

If interested, please bring resume and apply online at http://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/

ANIMAL SHELTER MANAGER Full time, ability to safely and humanely handle dogs and cats, including sick and injured, knowledge of animal health and care, shelter sanitation supervisory experience, valid driver’s license required, ability to work some weekends, evenings, holidays and special events when needed.

Email resume to MVSAP@att.net or mail to MVSAP, 5250 Hill Ave. Toledo OH 43614 CARE GIVERS Visiting Angels of Toledo is looking for quality, qualified care givers in the Greater Toledo Area.

We provide 24/7 non-medical, in-home care assistance for our clients. We are looking for compassionate, caring individuals who have a desire to help seniors age gracefully in the comfort of their own home. Tasks include companionship, light housekeeping, errands, laundry, and meal prep.

Please call us at 419/517-7000 or stop by our office at 7110 Central Ave, Ste A.

Join SUNSET VILLAGE, our Sylvania campus team, to help provide exceptional care for our senior population.

RN Supervisor Required experience: • 2 years supervisory experience Required license or certification: • Valid OH License required.

Director of Dietary Services Full-time Minimum two years food service experience.

Candidate must be Certified Dietary Manager, Dietetic Tech or equivalent degree preferred.

Strong leadership skills, ability to lead an effective culinary team. Create and expand menu, implement and maintain policies, strong problem solving skills and able to respond to concerns in a timely manner, adhere to budget, engage with team members and residents.

Outstanding customer service. Salaried position works closely with leadership team.

Required education: • High school or equivalent Cook/Prep Cook Full-time; 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. every other weekend and occasional holidays.

Responsibilities include creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents, by preparing, cooking and serving meals in our dining room.

Required education: • High school or equivalent Required experience: • Cooking: 1 year Culinary/Activities Associate Full-time; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. every other weekend and occasional holidays.

Responsibilities include creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents, by serving meals in our dining room and also must offer interactive activities that the residents can engage in.

Required education: • High school or equivalent Maintenance Part-time; Hours: 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Responsibilities include general equipment repairs and preventive maintenance, painting, completion of daily, weekly and monthly checklists and work orders, floor care, pool maintenance, responding to emergency maintenance requests, campus security, winter snow removal and salting, etc. Must be able to trouble shoot and to diagnose equipment failures and have a working knowledge and abilities in various maintenance areas including electrical, plumbing, drywall repair, etc. General maintenance experience required. Must have an excellent driving record and be insurable.

Required experience: • General maintenance: 1 year

To learn more about Sunset Village or apply visit www.sunset-communities.org Must be drug and nicotine free to apply. EOE.

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Supporting our Seniors

SENIOR EXECUTIVE CLUB The staff of The Lakes of Sylvania invites you to at attend the first meeting of our Senior Executive Club (SEC).

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Senior Senior Executive Executive C Club lub B Benefits enefits IInclude: nclude: Monthly Meetings • Rehabilitation Screenings Balloon Bouquets • Banquet/Meeting Room Usage Blood Pressure Checks • Blood Sugar Screenings Medicare/Insurance Consultations • Exercise Programs Priority Admission to our Health Campus

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