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Cabin Fever Cure SCAT volunteers Penguin aka John Regan and Roberta Sefing greeted guests and welcomed them to the event.

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Student Art Show Whiteford students Carter Webster and Gabriella Pedro check out the artwork at the Sylvania Heritage Museum’s school open house.

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‘Showcase Sylvania’ Business Expo Returns to Tam-O-Shanter The 2014 “Showcase Sylvania” Business Expo will be held March 22 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at TamO-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave. Over 175 area businesses will be represented.

Last year more than 4,200 people attended the one-day event. Chamber Membership and Development Manager Laura Glover states “The Chamber recognized several years ago that it is important to highlight regional businesses and the expo is the perfect venue. It gives all businesses a face in the community, is an effective use of advertising, and allows interaction one-on-one with residents and other businesses.”

New this year is the Lowe’s Home Improvement Zone, which will offer home and outdoor ideas for spring projects. Lowe’s professionals will also be on hand offering advice and how-to tips.

In addition, free blood glucose screenings, BMI and body fat screenings, blood pressure, cholesterol, and bone density screenings will be offered at the ProMedica Health Pavilion. There will be informative booths about cancer, strokes, surgical services, rehab, home health care and more from ProMedica Flower Hospital and Paramount Healthcare.

The Taste of Sylvania will feature Giant Eagle and several local restaurants who will offer fresh ideas for entertaining, dinner and healthy alternative meals.

A children’s area will highlight several local childcare centers, and organizations.

Entertainment will include local and regional groups.

Free parking for the expo is on site at Tam-OShanter as well as at Olander Park, Southview High

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Americanism Awards Logan Sander of Southview, a Buckeye Girls State participant, was honored as an Americanism and Government test winner and scholarship recipient at the awards ceremony Sunday, March 2.

SOUTHVIEW STUDENTS RAISE FUNDS FOR DAUGHTER PROJECT

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outhview High School will be filled students and community members on Saturday, March 8 from noon until midnight to help raise awareness and money in support of the Daughter Project. As part of the event, students will be engaged in dance or short, competitive activities throughout the full 12 hours of the D4AC event.

This year’s organization, the Daughter Project, focuses on aiding and housing women and young adults who have been rescued from the human trafficking industry. Toledo is ranked the fourth highest rate of human trafficking in the United States. The Daughter Project not

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only provides these victims with shelter, but also aids in the recovery process and provides medical assistance.

Started 10 years ago, Dance for a Chance has been a highly successful, studentplanned and student-run event has raised about $150,000 for various charities. The event brings the school community together with the help of hundreds of students, faculty and community members to raise awareness for an issue or a charity chosen by the students each year. Some of the past charities include Honor Flight, building a home for a student with special needs, and World Hunger.

School and Boulevard Church of Christ.

The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce produces Showcase Sylvania Business Expo with cooperation from businesses. Executive include Lowe’s, The sponsors Pinnacle/Central Park West Event Facility, Metamora State Bank, Paramount Healthcare, ProMedica Flower Hospital, The Blade and K-100. Gold sponsors are Kingston-Sylvania, Walker Funeral Home, Recycle Waste Services, Lourdes University, Vin Devers Autohaus, VZN Group and Sylvania AdVantage.

For more information about the Business Expo, call the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce at 419/882-2135 or visit www.sylvaniachamber.org.

Safety City Planned for Students Going to Kindergarten The city of Sylvania’s Police Division is currently enrolling children entering kindergarten this fall and living in the city of Sylvania or enrolled in any Sylvania school for the 2014 Safety City Program. The program is comprised of a two and one half hour session each day for five consecutive days. Sylvania teachers, firefighters, members of the Sylvania Police Division, and a host of special guests will interact with participants daily. Children will receive instruction concerning personal safety issues such as stranger danger, pedestrian safety, fire safety, railroad safety, water safety, and bus safety. All material will be presented in a fun and age-appropriate manner.

Safety City will be held the week of June 23 to 27. The morning session will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each day. The afternoon session will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. each day.

Children attend either the morning session or the afternoon session each day.

The fee for the program is $30 per child.

Registrations can be picked up at the Police Division or at www.sylvaniapolice.com. All registrations must be received by the Sylvania Police Division by May 16. Session and classroom assignment will be mailed out during the first week of June. It is recommended that registrations be returned promptly to reserve a space in class for a child, as class size and enrollment are limited.

Questions can be directed to Sgt. Justin Music at 567/455-0794 or 851@sylvaniapolice.com.

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Engaged

Kathy and Matt Edinger announce the engagement of their son Joel to Abbey Keister, daughter of Laurie and Matt Keister of Avilla, Ind. Joel is the grandson of Marilyn and Jack Scarlett of Toledo and Patricia Edinger of Sylvania. Joel is a 2009 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School and a 2013 graduate of Huntington University in Huntington, Ind. He is on staff of Lansing Youth for Christ and serves as Campus Life Director at DeWitt High School in DeWitt, Mich. Abbey will graduate from Huntington University in May, 2014, with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Joel proposed to Abbey during a surprise party for her birthday last November. The couple is planning to be married July 12, 2014, at Merrian Christian Chapel in Albion, Ind. They will make their home in Lansing, Mich.

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Epworth United Methodist Hosts Jazz Soiree

International Boxing Club participants find that learning various dance styles helps improve their foot work.

Ballet meets boxing in special partnership Toledo Ballet and the International Boxing Club are partnering in an 18-week program bringing dance to members of the boxing club. Funded by Toledo Community Foundation, the program will introduce the participants, who range from about 9 to 15 years of age, to various styles of dance with the common denominator of helping the students improve their foot work. The idea came to light after Toledo Ballet executive director Mari Davies attended an event where International Boxing Club executive director Harry Cummins was the keynote speaker. Ms. Davies explained, “I was aware of his organization, but I had no idea the richness of their mission and thus their activities.

Suddenly, as he shared with the audience all that the club offers at-risk youth, I knew there was a collaboration just begging to be developed. When I followed up, I was thrilled that he was as enthusiastic about the possibilities as I. Toledo Ballet is passionate about exposing and sharing all forms of dance with as many members of the community as possible through outreach.” The weekly program will include sampling of a wide variety of dance styles from ballet to jazz to hip hop and more.

“We are very excited about our partnership,” added Cummins. “Learning to dance will help our kids with their foot work for boxing. More importantly, our kids will build confidence and self-esteem. Muhammad

Ali was one of the greatest fighters in history with the footwork of a professional dancer. Ali claims he would study Fred Astaire’s dance steps and would incorporate his footwork in the boxing ring. ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has been recruiting boxers to participate on their show. Who knows? With the combination of dancing and boxing we might produce another Muhammad Ali or a Fred Astaire.

One thing is for sure: this combination will help produce champions in life.”

Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. is a public charitable organization created by citizens of the community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in the area. In existence since 1973, the foundation has more than 620 funds with assets of approximately $172 million. The foundation provides philanthropic services for individuals, families, businesses and corporations to meet their charitable needs.

For more information on the foundation, visit the organization’s website at www.toledocf.org or follow them on Facebook.

Toledo Ballet was founded in 1939 by Marie Bollinger Vogt and is a not-for-profit organization. Its mission is to promote interest in dance through superb education, performance, and outreach. Classes offered include ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary fusion, musical theatre, and more. For more information, go to www.toledoballet.org or follow them on Facebook.

Snipping locks will support families of fallen firefighters The Toledo TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy is hosting a cut-a-thon to support the families of Toledo Fire & Rescue Department firefighters Private Stephen Machcinski and Private James Dickman, who were killed in the line of duty Jan. 26.

The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, at the Toledo TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy, 3034 Wilford Drive.

All haircuts will cost $10 and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Private Machcinski and Private Dickman’s families.

Military, police, and fire and rescue personnel will receive free haircuts during the event with identification as thanks for their service. The event will include silent auction items and refreshments donated by local businesses such as Vito’s Pizza, Barry Bagels, Texas Roadhouse and Al Peake & Sons.

“A significant number of the TONI&GUY family, students and staff, have strong ties to police, firefighters and military personnel, whether through family or friends who serve,” said Kristin Reichardt Rummell, marketing and PR director for TONI&GUY Hairdressing academies in Ohio. “This is our small way of honoring their service, as well as joining the Toledo area community in showing love and support for Private Dickman and Private Machcinski’s families. No amount of money can equal their sacrifice.”

Call 419/866-4489 to schedule an appointment for the cut-a-thon or for more information.

To learn more about how to make monetary donations toward Private Machcinski and Private Dickman’s families, visit any Toledo Fire or Toledo Police Credit Union or call 419/474-7200.

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L-R: Martha Kruez, Val Hendricks and Linda Bingham enjoyed the evening of music, fun and fellowship at Epworth United Methodist Church.

L-R: Marybeth and Bob Thomas, pastor of Epworth United Methodist Church, visited with Don Bingham at the Jazz Soiree.

The Eric Dickey Jazz Quintet entertained the crowd at the event. A free-will offering benefited the ‘Imagine No Malaria’ mission.

Doug and Ronnie Gorsuch grooved to the sounds of the Eric Dickey Jazz Quintet.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA •Ongoing Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon until 1 p.m. The group offers a network of community resources for those born between 1946 and 1964. For information, call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com.

Pet Loss Support Group Meeting SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.

For details or more information call 419/885-4421.

TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road.

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method to lose weight and keep it off are welcome. International yearly dues are $28 and local monthly dues are $5.

Community Prayer Nights St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. in Sylvania, is open for community prayer the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month (excluding holidays) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 419/885-1551 for more information.

God Works!

Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., is offering God Works! providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal at 6 p.m.; doors are locked at 6:30 p.m.

Divorce Support Group The non-denominational Divorce Support Group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 9 p.m. through April 23 at St. Joseph Parish, Main Street at Ravine Drive. Call 419/885-5791 or 419/913-9766 for information.

TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts (T.A.M.E), a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call Carolyn Martin at 734/847-6366.

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 Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, 2121 Hughes. For information, call 419/291-5667.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) FA meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers help and hope. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org.

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. For information, call 419/882-0048.

Items for the Events Page must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Information can be faxed to 419/891-0696 or emailed to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. A name and phone number must be included in case more information is needed.

•Thursdays through April 23

knit/crochet sessions. If you know how to do either, want to learn either one, or have forgotten your skills, stop by on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information or plan to attend, call Carol at 419/882-3907.

Mother’s Center of Great Toledo Moms: join the friendship, food and fun of being with other mothers. This group, established in 1984, welcomes all mothers and their families. Make new friends, share experiences and advice.

Childcare is provided. The meeting takes place at McCord Road Christian Church located at 4765 McCord Rd. The group is not affiliated with the church or any other church or religion.

Visit motherscenter.net or Facebook.com/mothersCtrToledo for more information.

Knit/Crochet Sessions Advent Lutheran Church, corner of Sylvania and McCord Road, is having

•March 7 Toledo Ballet, Cheers @ Chandler Join the Toledo Ballet Guild for Cheers @ Chandler Café, 5648 N. Main St., on Friday, March 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar, appetizers, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. All proceeds benefit Toledo Ballet School. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the Toledo Ballet studios or call 419/471-0049.

Sylvania Senior Center March Programs The Senior Center hours of operation: Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8 am-7:30 pm, Wednesday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.05. Make reservation by noon the day before.

Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $5.50 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly. Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly 3/5

Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly* Investment Club, 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, monthly 3/6 Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4:00, weekly 3/7 Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11, Fri 2-4, weekly 3/10 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly* Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11:00, weekly 3/11 Basic Computer: Tue, Wed, Thu; 1012 noon, call for details Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Book Review Group: 6-7:00 Senior Ambassadors: 5:30-7:00,* 3/12 Visit with the Doctor: 2nd Wed, 1111:30, “Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Visit” Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly* 3/13 Men’s Breakfast Group: 2nd Thu, 910:00, monthly Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: 2nd Thu 11-12:30, monthly Bingo: Thu 1-3:00, weekly 3/14 Scrabble: Fri 1:30-4:30, weekly Writer’s Critique: 2nd & 4th Fri 1:303:00, monthly 3/17 SSC Anniversary Week, check for details on Website, Facebook, &

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Newsletter Jazzercise: Mon, Wed, Fri 9-10; Tue, Thu 8:30-9:30 SSC Anniversary Week, check for details on Website, Facebook, & Newsletter Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30, weekly Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue 1-3, monthly “Medicare & You:” 3rd Tue 5:306:30; monthly “Bringing Nature Home:” 3rd Tue 5:30-7:00 SSC Anniversary Week, check for details on Website, Facebook, & Newsletter Ceramics: Wed 9-11:00, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Movie Day: 3rd Wed; 1-3:00, monthly SSC Anniversary Week, check for details on Website, Facebook, & Newsletter Managed Care Advocacy: 3rd Thu, 10:30, monthly Poker: Thu 12-4:00 Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly SSC Anniversary Week, check for details on Website, Facebook, & Newsletter Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly

*Call for fee and registration • For more info call: 419/885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center.

For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit www.sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter.

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A Purr-fect Evening ‘A Purr-fect Evening’ with Lori LeFevre and the Chris Buzzelli Trio will be held March 8 at Langley Hall, located above the Degage Jazz Café, 310 River Rd. Live jazz, hot hors d’oeuvre and a silent auction will be featured.

All proceeds will benefit Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased by calling 419/536-1914 or visit www.pawsandwhiskers.org.

Holy Toledo Winter 2014 Rubik’s Cube Competition Toledo’s first Rubik’s Cube tournament will be held in the library of Ottawa Hills High School, 2532 Evergreen Rd. in Ottawa Hills, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature competitors from around the nation as they compete in a range of challenges relating to the Rubik’s Cube. All ages and skill levels are welcome. All competitors are required to bring their own puzzles. The cost is $15 for online registration and $20 at the door. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Registration is required. Visit ohspa.digitalpto.com to register or for additional information.

Titanic at the Valentine Theatre The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., in conjunction with Imagination Station, will present the film ‘Titanic’ at 7 p.m. Representatives from Imagination Station will have Titanicrelated activities in the Valentine Theatre lobby 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. Cost is $5. Visit imaginationstationtoledo.org for more information.

Square and Contra Dancing Old time contra, round and square dances performed to a live band at Rossford United Methodist Church, 270 Dixie Hwy., Rossford, with beginner’s instructions from 7 to 7:30 p.m. followed by the dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Music by: Golden Griffon Stringtet. Marlin Whitaker is the caller. Beginning dancers and experienced dancers are welcome. No partner is necessary. Wear cool, comfortable clothing. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for students.

Greater Toledo Train & Toy Show The collectable train and toy show will feature over 250 dealers from all eras. Free appraisals and repair advice will be offered and original parts will be on sale. The show will be held at Owens Community College in the Student Health & Activities Center, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

•March 13 Sweet Endings Planned ‘Sweet Endings,’ the annual fundraiser for the Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo, will be held at Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Dr. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. featuring actress Shari Rigby, who stared in “October Baby.” This year’s theme, ‘Loving the Two,’ is free and open to the public. Online registration is available at www.friendsofpregnancycenter.org.

•March 14 Women’s Connection West ‘Exercise your Way to Better Heath, Where to Begin‘ with Pam Bettinger, Certified Personal Trainer and Running Coach will be featured at the Sylvania Women’s Connection West’s March luncheon. Speaker, Diane Miller, from Warsaw, Ind. will share on “Extreme Freedom from Extreme Business. The event will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St. The cost of $13 is all inclusive. Reservations and complimentary childcare are suggested for all our programs. Call 419/535-5853 or email wcw_sylvania@hotmail.com by March 10.

•March 15 Changed Life Seminar The 34th annual Changed Life Seminar features Kelly Minter whose topic is ‘The Fitting Room: What are YOU wearing?’ The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4207 Laskey Rd. Reservations are due by March 7. For more information call 419/868-9186 or visit changedlifeseminar.com.

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The Toledo Elks Lodge 53, 3620 Holland-Sylvania Rd., will host an open house Saturday, March 8, from 7 to 11 p.m. The local band, 2-Hour Delay, featuring classic rock, country and alternative music, will entertain guests during the evening. Five high school teachers from Sylvania and one from Perrysburg are members of the band. There is no cover charge for the event. A cash bar and limited food items will be available. ‘We want people from the community to learn about our organization and what we do. We also want to introduce people to the lodge and the facility. We decided to have a party and invite the public,’ said Tony Federici. ‘The band, 2-Hour delay, is quite popular and sure to please audiences of all ages.’

Glass City Heart Ball The American Heart Association will be hosting the 2014 Toledo Heart Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn located on the grounds of Levis Commons.

Community and corporate leaders and medical professionals will gather for an evening of entertainment as they celebrate the organization’s lifesaving work. A gourmet dinner, silent auction and live auction will be enjoyed by guests. Proceeds will benefit the research and education programs of the American Heart Association. For information or to purchase tickets visit heart.org/HEARTORG/2014-ToledoHeart-Ball.

The Mix: Black and White The Arts Commission presents its spring fundraiser, ‘The Mix: Black and White.’ The event will be held at park level of the One SeaGate building located at 550 N. Summit St. in downtown Toledo from 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. The event will feature music, art, dance, food and a look back through the years of the Black and White Ball.

General admission is $75, VIP $125.

Visit events.theartscommission.org for information or to purchase tickets.

•March 15-16 Chidester Lecture Series Quaker pastor, author and storyteller Philip Gulley will speak at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., as part of the Chidester Lecture Series. His Saturday lecture ($10 ticket) will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. including 30 minutes of Q&A. The free Sunday lecture will be at 9:20 a.m.

Childcare is available both days.

Tickets for Saturday and copies of his books can be purchased at the door.

Call 419/882-0048 or visit sylvaniaucc.org/nurture_chidester.html.

•March 17

Leprechaun Magic Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., presents Leprechaun Magic in the Gorman Nature Education Center at 11 a.m. Make sure you wear green as you visit with Joyce Davis and her friend Lyle Leprechaun. Attendees will have the opportunity to make their own puppets. Call 419/882-8313 or visit olanderpark.com for information.

• March 24

Dyslexia Advocate Group Decoding Dyslexia will be hosting an

informational meeting for parents of children with dyslexia. The meeting will be held at The Sylvania Branch Library from 6 to 7p.m. This informal meeting is a great opportunity to meet others, share experiences, and gain insight into dyslexia. For information, call 419/708-6224.

•March 29

Seventh Annual WAVE Festival (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) The WAVE Festival, featuring local artists and crafters, will be held at the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will celebrate the accomplishments of women in the local community and commemorate Women’s History Month. Proceeds benefit Bethany’s House, a local women’s charity. Admission is free.

Mobile Meals Annual Chili Cook Off The Annual Chili Cook Off to benefit Mobile Meals will be held at the Stranahan Great Hall. Corporate Team, Amateur Team and Restaurant Team chili competitions will be held from noon-4 p.m. A celebrity panel of judges will award the Judge’s Choice.

A salsa tasting area is also offered.

Nightingales Harvest 5K Harvest of Hope Walk/Run Nightingales Harvest is hosting a Walk/Run on the campus of The University of Toledo Medical College of Ohio beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds will assist cancer patients of all ages and types of cancer and their immediate family members. Registration is $15. Participants may pre-register at Nightingales-harvest.org. Event day registration begins at 7a.m. For more information contact 419/725-1190 or 419/779-2961.

•March 30

Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Art Lecture Series Guest lecturer Leslie Adams The fourth installment in the Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Art Lecture series will feature Leslie Adams as the guest lecturer. Adams is a renowned artist who has received numerous awards and honors. Her work has been exhibited in the US and internationally. The lecture will be held at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania at 2 p.m. For additional information call 800/878-3210 or visit sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org.

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Family Carnival at McCord Road Christian Church Is Annual Fun for Community

Maria Hiltner and Dianna Estrel help Sophia Kruez and Ashley Mercer with the game they oversaw at the McCord Road Church’s Family Carnival.

Jordan Mizerek shows off her agility in the bubble for her sister Kendall and grandparents John and Ruth Mizerek at the festival.

Madison Oatman helps Kitty Shaw and her children Blake and Reagen with the finer points for the fish pond.

Hannah, Craig and Micki Schuele look over the events at the festival.

Angela Houttekier and Adam Knapp were perfect subjects for the photo booth.

Bosi Arowolo gets ready to play one of the bean toss games.

Abby Soucek, with her children Caden and Claire, get help with the game from Ashley Nortelus.

Tabatha Fressie and Dominic Boyce try their hand at the miniature golf hole.

Church News

Ash Wednesday/Lenten Series

Advent Lutheran Church, corner of McCord Road and Sylvania Ave., will be having its Ash Wednesday service March 5, 7 p.m. All are welcome. Services will be held throughout the Lenten period Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. The dates are March 12, 19, 26, and April 2.

Ash Wednesday Fish Fry

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5357 Main St. is hosting a fish fry on March 5 for dine-in and carryout patrons from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the West Campus Banquet Hall. Adults $8, Seniors $7 and Children $6

Lenten Series

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St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave., will hold a Lenten Series featuring ‘Faith and Family in Anxious Times,’ at noon and 7:30 p.m. beginning March 12. Lunch after the noon services and supper before evening worship (6 to 6:45 p.m.) provided by St. Lucas/Cindy’s Corner Café in church gym. Donation of infant clothing or diapers would be appreciated. Parking lot monitored in

evening. Call 419/243-8189 or visit www.stlucastoledo.org.

Jiggs Dinner/Rummage Sale

A Jiggs Dinner will be held March 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Rd. Adults $8.50, Children $4, age 2 and under free. Call 419/882-6488 for details The church will also host a rummage sale on March 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m and March 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit youth mission trip.

Christian Festival Choir Seeks New Members

The Christian Festival Choir invites area singers to join them in preparation for its annual spring concert ‘Exaltation 2014’ in May. Rehearsals are held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Reformation Lutheran Church, 4543 Douglas Rd. The music is a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs directed by Pat Finnigan.

Visit www.toledoexaltation.org or call 419/8655795 or 419/260-8284.

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Advent Lutheran Church 6735 Sylvania Ave. 419/882-3701

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Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 W. Central Ave. 419/531-4236 Times of Service:

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

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The Victory Center to offer Pink Ribbon program The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., will offer the Pilates-based six-week Pink Ribbon program on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning March 19. The facilitator is cancer survivor Kathy Farber, Ph.D., a Pilates Instructor and Certified Post Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Specialist. Women with breast cancer who are recovering from lumpectomies mastectomies, lymph node removal or reconstruction may benefit from this international program, which is new to the area.

The Pink Ribbon program may be used in conjunction with or as a follow-up program to any prescribed physical therapy.

The Pink Ribbon program was developed by survivor Doreen Puglisi, MS, an exercise

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physiologist and Pilates instructor who was working with breast cancer survivors when she herself was diagnosed with cancer. From her experience, she developed the Pink Ribbon program to help survivors regain strength, range of motion and a sense of well being.

The program is free but requires preregistration at The Victory Center. Call 419/5317600 to register.

Marci and Ed, Marie and Bob, and Margueritte and John were named the kings and queens of the annual Sweetheart Dance at Kingston Residence of Sylvania held Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

There were many nominations and competition was fierce as votes were cast. The bistro was filled with residents and families celebrating Valentine’s Day. Ragtime Rick entertained with his upbeat piano tunes. Refreshments were served to the audience. Kingston Residence of Sylvania has been serving the Sylvania area for 12 years. The community offers Assisted Living apartments with supportive services led by a team of healthcare professionals.

ProMedica conducts research of non-invasive treatment ProMedica is participating in innovative research into the development of a safe, noninvasive treatment for BPH or enlarged prostate. BPH can block the flow of urine out of the bladder and cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. The HistoSonics, Inc. Vortx Rx device is based on histotripsy technology, a non-thermal focused ultrasound therapy that mechanically liquefies targeted tissues.

ProMedica urologist Timothy Schuster, M.D., performed the first Vortx Rx experimental treatment to reduce the obstructive symptoms of BPH. It involves using high-intensity sound waves like an acoustic scalpel to break down targeted cells into a liquid that leaves the body during urination.

“Clinical trials are essential to the development of new medical technologies in order to achieve significant advancements in patient care,” Dr. Schuster said. “We are pleased to be a part of this pilot study, which is an important

Junior League presents Kids in the Kitchen The Junior League of Toledo announced the ninth annual Kids in the Kitchen will be held March 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Springfield High School, 1470 S. McCord Road. The event will feature vendors from across the community giving hands-on cooking and exercise demonstrations with healthy eating and exercise tips.

first step for histotripsy BPH treatment.”

More than 50 percent of men over the age of 50 and 80 percent of men 80 or older are affected by BPH. Traditional treatments for BPH include medications and standard and minimally invasive surgeries.

The Vortx Rx is an investigational device and is limited by law to investigational use by qualified investigators in the U.S. and Canada.

For more information visit www.promedica.org/urology.

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Chamber Holds Women’s Chat Connection at Chelsea Place

Sr. Sharon Havalcek and Jana Whitemore displayed items from All Good Things Gift Shops.

Logan Gareay of Toni&Guy gives Crystal Jordan of NOIC a new hair style.

Beth Connors and Amy Peters of Kingston Residence learn about the art of wearing scarves from Tessa Mossing of TK Lane’s Boutique while Diane Mitchell looks on.

Jacquie Olender of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles talks with Doreen Cooper of Senior Care Resources at the Chamber’s Women’s Chat Connection held at Chelsea Place on Feb. 20.

Massage therapist Phyllis Barthomy gets ready to offer Laura Restivo a chair massage.

Lori Shaw looks over cruise options with Beverly Rother of Central Travel.

Vicki Bleckner gets instructions about the BioMat from Pennie Marks.

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Downtown Sylvania Business Offered Sure Cure for Cabin Fever

Shannon Schwanbeck of Merle Norman of Sylvania talks about the benefits of the paraffin hand dip with Nancy Pawlaczyk.

Nancy Jomantas, Connie Torrey and Kathie Rotte organized the Cabin Fever event and invited several home-based businesses to participate.

Rose Ragan and Sara Shanahan look on as Hazel Shanahan has her picture taken for her own personalized Choconote by storeowner Tom Prescott.

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Shoppers Found the Cure for Cabin Fever as Downtown

Kelly Hassan of Executive Diner on the Main greeted Mindy and Molly Sullivan to the restaurant that opened earlier in the day.

Jacquie Olender of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles explained the significance of different aromas to Carole and John Forte.

Sue McDonald, Beth and Joyce Beham learn about yoga offered at Harmony In Life from Sue Briddell.

Scott and Barb Hudson of Hudson Gallery talk about art on display to Joanna Koenigseker and Lee Samson.

Sandy and John Husman end their Cabin Fever Cure shopping at Lady C talking with owner Candy Sturtz.

Lanell Tomaszewski of Limelite Boutique helps Jenny Barlos and Brenda Clixby with a purchase.

Ellen Staifer and Bridget Findlay greeted guests at Kevin Charles.

Kim Wing was on hand to offer Angel readings at Angela’s Angels.

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Businesses Planned Special Events; Held Sales and More

Linda Schlachter-Quicker talks with Diana Leitner and Vicki Peckham at Main Street Hair Salon.

Kathy Jaworski of Photography by K transported Cabin Fever guests to a tropical paradise in her studio.

Frank Bobroski of Sodbuster welcomed Joann Okuley to the Cabin Fever event.

Tessa Mossing of TK Lane’s Boutique pointed out the Made in America products she has to Cathy Corn.

Scott Stampfimeier of Sylvan Studios looks over the display by Jim Carroll Photographer.

Trace O’Brien of BelMain Upholstery gets samples ready for Cabin Fever visitors to his shop.

Layne Torrey stopped to chat with Ron Edwards of T-Shirts and Treasures.

Jenny Barlos and the assistance dog Clover gave demonstrations during the evening.

Paul Jomantas entertained for Cabin Fever at Chandler Café. on the keyboard supplied by ProMusic.

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A Sure Cure for Cabin Fever

Lady C Celebrates 24th Anniversary Carol Matrisciano, Candy Sturtz and Nancy Bell celebrated Lady C’s 24th anniversary on Feb. 20. Special sales, along with cupcakes, cake and other treats, were available throughout the weekend.

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Jennifer Daher and Emily Moody of JEM Photography welcomed guests to their Haymarket Square studio.

Healthy Helena [Helena Darah] from the Sylvania Advantage, discusses her gluten-free creations with Matt Wingate of Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath.

SCAT volunteer Roberta Sefing and the penguin AKA John Regan met Heather Lyons and her children Emma, Cody and Cameron.

Edward McKinney of KeyBank stopped by V Concept and talked with store manager Heidi Joy while barbers Kevin Clay and Belle Lyons provided a shave for Sven Nelson.

Colleen Barnhart of Beautiful Blooms by Jen proved that you can add a touch of spring to your home even in subzero conditions.

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UPS Store relocates to Sylvania Country Squire on Monroe Street After doing business in Starlite Plaza for the past nine years, UPS Store franchise owner Dennis Fernandez has moved his business to a 1,950-square-foot store in Sylvania Country Squire Plaza at 5813 Monroe St. next to Gourmet Gardens and near Tony Packo’s. Joe Belinske, CCIM of Reichle Klein Group, negotiated the lease for the space.

“We wanted to stay in Sylvania and this is a great location. This center provides high visibility on the very busy Monroe Street, which is very good for our business,” Fernandez said.

“The parking is great and very convenient for our customers. The new location is larger than out former space and affords us more room for storage.” ““We offer full service packaging and UPS air and ground shipping. We help customers choose the correct packaging for their items they wish to ship or we can package them for them. We also have boxes, packaging materials

and tape for the convenience of our customers,” added Jodi O’Lenic, store manager.

O’Lenic and her staff of three also offer black and white along with color copying and custom printing services.

“We do everything from printing large format posters to invitations, name badges, business cards and even personalized photo calendars,” Fernandez said. The staff also provides finishing services such as laminating, binding and collating.

The UPS Store also serves as a virtual office for many clients and provides mailboxes with 24-hour access. “We offer mailbox rentals with a street address and receive mail and packages for clients, which is particularly great for those who have home-based businesses and do not want to use a post office box,” Fernandez said.

“We also offer a mail holding and forwarding service for our mailbox clients. In addition, customers can buy postage stamps or use the

TREO serves brunch on Sundays

postage meter for outgoing United States Postal Service mail at the UPS Store.

According to O’Lenic, customers can also get documents notarized, buy greeting cards, send and receive faxes, get passport photos taken, buy money orders or arrange for cash

transfers. “We also offer computer services,” she stated.

The UPS Store is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

L-R: Jodi O’Lenic, Louie Sepanski, Jessica Connerton, and Dennis Fernandez have moved into a new location in Country Squire on Monroe Street.

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TREO’s Kaetlyn Obey (not pictured) Nate Schank and Chef Brett McIntosh are ready for the Sunday brunch crowd.

“Growing up in Sylvania, I remember Sunday brunch as being a popular event,” noted Nate Schank of TREO Restaurant.

“We have been talking about doing a Sunday brunch for a while. There are a lot of churches in the area with people who are looking for a place to go to brunch after the service with their families. Nobody in the area offers Sunday brunch. So, we just decided to be the one to do it,” he reported.

The “soft” opening or “trial run ” on Feb. 9 was a success and the first official brunch on Feb. 16 exceeded expectations of management. “We have had a really good response,” Schank reports.

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Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., patrons in the dining room can order entrees including the Monte Cristo (a ham, Gruyere cheese and choice of jam or jelly on Texas toast, dipped and fried), eggs benedict, filet benedict, eggs Sardou, eggs Florentine, bananas Foster French toast, or chicken crepes.

Patrons can also build their own omelets with a choice of items, or order eggs any style. And a variety of a la carte items such as toast, sausage, bacon, potatoes, fruit and more can be ordered with any of the menu selections. In addition to coffee and tea, patrons can select from a variety of champagne cocktails.

Patrons can also experience a more casual atmosphere in the bar/lounge area.

“We plan to adapt the menu to accommodate customer suggestions,” Schank said.

Joins management team

Tammie A. Brainard, CPA, has been promoted to Assurance Services Manager for Weber O’Brien. She started with the firm as a staff accountant and served in a bookkeeping capacity in the firm’s Business Consulting Group. She earned her bachelor of science in mathematics from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich and earned her MBA in accounting from the University of Phoenix.

Lynn Fruth, CEO of The Danberry Company, Realtors, announced an addition to the Danberry leadership team. Maggie Fawcett, previously a broker for Newlove Realty, has joined Danberry’s Briarfield Boulevard location as Assistant Manager.

She is a third generation Realtor® and broker and brings 10 years of experience with her.

She was licensed in 2004 and received her broker’s license in 2009. A lifelong Bowling Green resident, she is involved in many committees, boards and clubs, including Wood County Board of Realtors, Library Foundation, BG Parks and Recreation Foundation, Exchange Club, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trustees for Bowling Green Country Club and Leadership BG Alumni.

The Danberry Company is recognized as one of the nation’s leading real estate brokerage companies and is the region’s market share leader. Danberry serves northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan with six offices and 240 agents and staff.

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Local physician combines western medicine with eastern techniques

Farzana Tausif, M.D., notes the importance of the ear in relationship to the whole body.

After completing all of the training to become a certified, licensed physician specializing in family medicine in the late 1990s, Farzana Tausif, M.D., felt that she wanted to know more. “I have been interested in learning about alternate medicine and finding cures for medical problems where western medicine fails to provide successful treatments. My goal has always been to help people become pain and drug free,” she related.

Toward that goal, she began exploring alternate medical techniques practiced in eastern cultures through the centuries.

She became a certified acupuncturist by

completing an acupuncture program for physicians in 2006 and moved closer to achieving her goal of helping her patients to be pain and drug free.

“Health is a balance between yin and yang and the free flow of energy. A loss of balance results in different diseases,” she said.

“Acupuncture regulates an imbalance.”

According to Dr. Tausif, acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 2,500 years and is growing in popularity in western cultures as more and more people are experiencing its benefits.

Dr. Tausif has treated multiple medical

conditions from chronic pain to allergies, asthma, skin conditions, urine and bowel problems and even paralysis and stroke.

Dr. Tausif explains that there are 12 different channels, or meridians, of energy running through the body. The blockage of any of these channels creates medical conditions.

Acupuncture treats the human body as a whole by modifying activity of one or more channels by inserting small needles into acupuncture points to restore and create balance.

Becoming proficient in the practice of acupuncture and experiencing success with her patients fueled Dr. Tausif’s passion to add to her knowledge base. In that quest, she discovered auricular medicine and became certified in that process as well.

Auricular medicine is an alternative medicine practiced in China for more than 3,000 years and consists of the relationship between the ear and the whole body. The ear is regarded as an inverted projection of an embryo.

“The ear records a person’s major health problems and helps me to diagnose medical problems in the past, present and predicts for the future without even talking to my patients about their complaints or without medical instruments,” Dr. Tausif promises. “I can look at the condition of an ear and know whether the individual has an illness or not.”

Auricular medicine consists of acupuncture and other modalities done on the outer

ear auricular points. There are approximately 200 acupoints on the outer ear. By stimulating these acupoints, impulse messages are sent to the brain, which are thought to stimulate other areas of the body to achieve therapeutic effects for patients.

“Auricular medicine is one of the most widely used micro systems within eastern medicine. It is effective in treating mental and emotional disturbances such as anxiety, depression and insomnia; physical pain, digestive problems, respiratory and sinus problems, neurological disorders, skin issues and obesity and drug addiction,” she said.

“Since I have become a certified acupuncturist and a master of auricular medicine, I have found successful alternative treatment for chronic medical problems requiring longterm medication,” she said. “This is a much more cost-effective approach to treating some patients. The frustration is that there are no insurance programs for these treatments, which limits the number of patients able to get the benefits.”

Dr. Tausif opened the Acupuncture Center of Toledo at 4739 Monroe St., Suite B, in 2010, which is available for appointments on Wednesdays and Saturdays. She also maintains office hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for her family practice located on Central Avenue.

Ribbon cut to officially open K&R Auto Repair Members of Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, including Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Town Crier Mike Lieber, were on hand to celebrate the opening of K&R Auto Repair at 5520 Alger Dr. in Sylvania. Roger and Kristin Davenport recently relocated their business after outgrowing their home-based operation.

“I have been working on cars for over 30 years and am ASE certified. Many of my customers encouraged me to go out on my own,” Davenport stated. “In July, 2011, that is what I did using my home garage to do work on vehicles. Since K&R Auto Repair is a family business, our motto is this is ‘where we treat you like family,’ and that’s exactly what we do,” Davenport added.

Thanks to the company policy of adhering to the motto and providing quality service, K&R’s customer base continued to grow and recently, he decided to look for larger space.

When he saw the 3,000-square-foot building

on Alger Drive with its three overhead doors, he knew this would be an ideal location for his business.

His wife, Kristin, resigned from her position in an automotive business to join Davenport in the operation at the first of the year. She schedules all service work and manages the office.

According to Davenport, K&R is a full-service shop offering everything from oil changes to brake work, tire replacement, suspension work and much more. “We provide service for all automobile makes and models including European brands,” Davenport said. “We also offer free multi-point inspections and free vehicle inspections.” Davenport and the company’s two other technicians are ASE certified.

K&R Auto Repair is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment on Saturday. The shop is closed on Sunday.

L-R: Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce members Kathy Crowther, Jeff Kahn, David Bodner and George Cordray join Roger and Kristin Davenport, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber to cut the ribbon to officially open K&R Auto Repair.

Executive Diner On The Main Now Open

Marissa Brown, Kelly Hassan and her husband, Hassan Hassan, and Elana Kemper and Hanet Hassan are part of the wait staff and kitchen staff to greet patrons at the new Executive Diner on Main, 5687 N. Main St., which opened for business Feb. 28. The diner is open for breakfast and lunch, serving from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

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SylvaniaVet celebrates 40th anniversary Just 40 years ago, on March 3, 1974, Dr. Bob Esplin opened the doors to the original SylvaniaVet in the small plaza across from the fire station on Monroe Street. Even though the space was not quite fully constructed, the new veterinarian was so eager to begin treating canine and feline patients that he invited them and their owners to step on a bale of hay to enter the building.

“It was awesome to come back to Sylvania where I grew up to start my practice. I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian since I was at least a sophomore in high school even though my guidance counselor suggested I do something else with my life,” he laughed. “I had a great time in school and enjoyed every moment and my grades were certainly not the best.”

Rather than being discouraged, Dr. Bob said he knew what he had to do to realize his dream and he did what was necessary. After a year at the University of Dubuque, Iowa, he transferred to Michigan State University, where he completed his undergraduate work. He received his doctorate of veterinary medicine from The Ohio State University.

“I knew I wanted to bring a different style of veterinary medicine with a high level of communication and personal service,” Dr. Bob said. “In 1974, there was really no emergency clinic for animals that became ill or were hurt after hours. There were veterinarians who would be on call, but no one liked that duty. I made a commitment to be available as much as possible and volunteered to be on call a lot during those early days of my practice. I even

had some interesting experiences treating horses from time to time.”

Even though he was dedicated to establishing his practice and growing his business, Dr. Bob’s family was most important to him. He remembers being in surgery when his wife called to announce that she was in labor with their second child. “I had to finish the operation and make sure my patient was doing well and then rush home to take my wife to the hospital. Our son was born two hours later and all was well with my patient, too,” he recalled. As his children grew older, Dr. Bob also found time to coach their team sports and was instrumental in establishing a soccer travel team.

Meanwhile, his practice continued to grow from a one-member staff to now one with six doctors and 70 people on staff. “I had been a single practitioner for 10 years seeing patients from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. almost every day,” he said.

“And, those were the days before cell phones.”

According to Dr. Bob, one of the big milestones in his 40 years was becoming a member of the Animal Hospital Association in 1978.

This organization provides a certification process following inspections of individual animal hospitals with over 900 standards to be met. “We have been certified every three years since that time and are one of three animal hospitals in the area to do so,” he said. “This has been one of the standards of excellence that I have always found to be important for us to not only meet but to exceed.”

Another milestone was the commitment to overnight staffing, which was established in

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Director named The Nature’s Nursery board of directors announced the appointment of Candee Ellsworth as its new executive director.

Candee graduated with a biology degree from the University of Findlay and a master’s degree in zoology from Miami University. She has spent the past 16 years working as the conservation coordinator at the Toledo Zoo, and as an adjunct professor for the University of Findlay.

She got her start at 12 years of age volunteering for Fountain City Veterinary Hospital in Bryan, Ohio, where she worked as a veterinary assistant into college, and also volunteered for a local wildlife rehab center.

According to Candee, “I have a passion for the preservation of biodiversity and the conservation of local wildlife. I believe the experiences that children and adults have with wildlife help form values and respect for environmental issues and animal welfare, and that those experiences most often happen in one’s own backyard.”

Nature’s Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education is a nonprofit organization located in Whitehouse, Ohio.

Bob Esplin, of SylvaniaVet, knew in high school that he wanted to be a veterinarian.

1985. “Since that time, we have had people on staff who are with the animals who are in the hospital and who also answer phones 24-7,” Dr. Bob stated. “We are pleased that no animals are ever alone, while they are patients here.”

In 1992, the practice was moved to a standalone hospital on Main Street at Convent Boulevard, another milestone in the practice.

Just 11 years later, the process was begun to start and complete construction on the stateof-the-art animal hospital at 4801 HollandSylvania Road. This facility was designed to incorporate all phases of the practice and includes several treatment and operation rooms, a doggie day care center, grooming facility, boarding facility, a retail area, separate entrances for dogs and cats, a memorial garden and much more.

“I have a wonderful group of doctors and staff that work very well together. We have the very best of equipment available if that can be

of help for our patients,” he related.

“We have enjoyed great success because we all subscribe to the theory of excellent communication and personal service and that every visit is a positive visit. And that success has allowed us to be involved with many rescue organizations and provide them with the services they need. Being committed to the community is another important part of our mission,” he added.

Dr. Bob and his staff are very proud of the seven-year history of being named “the Best Vet,” by City Paper. “I am also very pleased to have been inducted into the Sylvania Academic Hall of Fame two years ago. This meant a great deal to me!” he said.

And, after 40 years, Dr. Bob has no plans of doing anything else. “We have made SylvaniaVet a pet care destination. I’m living my dream,” he said.

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I call the first three days the “hump” you have to get through to break any habit. Of course, your body will go through a slight withdrawal of sugar and simple carbohydrates and you may have intense cravings.

However, after you make it through day three, you can make it through the week. If you make it through the week, you are on your way to being set for life! I’ve been living this lifestyle for over two years and have never felt deprived of any food.

Many times I hear complaints that it’s hard to attend functions or parties because there are not gluten- and sugar-free options available. So, here is my advice for you: Eat a small snack before attending that you know will hold you over so you are not entering the party famished with a desire to gorge on

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All of these suggestions should do the trick of keeping you on a healthy track, but my best advice is to bring your own food options. This way, you can have an amazing meal and share your gluten/sugar-free recipes with your friends. They will be impressed - and who doesn’t like feeling impressive? If you’re only interested in bringing one dish, I would suggest making a dessert, such as the sugar/gluten-free cheesecakes I have listed here. There is a much higher chance that there will be

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gluten/sugar-free appetizers and dinner choices than desserts.

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In a large mixing bowl, beat the Greek yogurt cream cheese until very soft. Slowly add the sour cream and sweetener and continue to beat with the mixer until smooth. Add the vanilla and lemon juice and mix in gently with spoon or spatula.

Crack in one egg at a time and gently fold in until complete uniform mix.

After mix is complete, you can add any of the options above. The peanut or almond butter is delicious, especially when added with cocoa.

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know Remarkable Resident Michael Lang

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Sylvania resident Michael Lang brings over 30 years of experience to his role as artistic director/choreographer for the Toledo Ballet.

He has created six original works for the Toledo Ballet and is currently fine tuning his seventh, “From Heart to Quill.” The production is a journey though classical music. We sat down during a rare break from rehearsals for his latest endeavor, which will premiere this April at the Valentine Theatre.

Q: How did you come up with the idea for your latest creative endeavor “From Heart to Quill?”

A: “As a choreographer and former dancer, music has always been a big part of my career and life. I was always fascinated by the life of music and how someone like Vivaldi or Mozart or someone from hundreds of years ago can have an experience in his own life that comes out in his composition and connects us to his spirit hundreds of years later.

It’s his living legacy. I started picturing 12foot tall pieces of sheet music where the music literally came to life to tell its stories.

That was the initial ‘wake up at three a.m. vision’ I had.”

Q: How did you go about selecting the musical pieces for the production?

A: “As a choreographer, it not only has to be appealing to you musically but you have to see something. I have to take the music and have it physically come to life through my dancers. I also like to mix it up. It is interesting that people automatically think of Mozart and Beethoven when they think of western classical music but we also dive into how time changes technologies. In Act II, we explore John Cage and Steve Reich. ‘It’s

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Interesting Insights:

•Michael Lang is a man of many talents and has earned accolades as a champion diver, stunt man, NSCA personal trainer, and licensed massage therapist. He also has had training in Kung Fu and Tai Chi that he has incorporates in his original works.

•Michael Lang is the proud father of Kiera and Isabella, both Sylvania elementary students.

•Michael Lang is married to Lisa Mayer Lang, school director for the Toledo Ballet.

They met while performing in a production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ where he played the role of the prince and Lisa played the fireball- throwing enchantress who turned him into a beast.

Gonna Rain’ by Steve Reich is a piece that may test your nerves. I was playing it in the kitchen and my wife, Lisa, asked, ‘Are you really going to use that?’ Visually, however, it will hopefully keep people engaged. Art is a living thing. Vivaldi and Mozart would think ‘OK it’s great that you’re using our music but what are you doing to continue this on and move it forward?’ We are also using Jennifer Higdon, who has a local connection. She is a BG [Bowling Green State University] grad, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musician. It is the idea that it’s not all about people who have been dead for 200 years. People are still composing today and moving us ahead. I always include a bit of that ‘moving forward’ message in my work.”

Q: What comes first - the musical selection or the idea of movement?

A: “We all have our different ways of creating. Sometimes you listen to music and immediately see dance. However, in the last couple years, I create so much without music.

I will create an idea then go back and see if it can somehow fit the music. Sometimes it’s about ‘Let’s just start moving.’ My dancers have the opportunity to be improvisational. I can throw out a word and watch them go with it. At their age, that isn’t the norm. I guarantee I could go to other studios and if I threw out this improvisational idea I would get the ‘sideways Golden Retriever look’ with a ‘Wait, when do you want us to kick?’ The biggest compliment I have gotten is when our dancers who have gone on to perform or to college, come back and tell me how much having that experience prepared them for contemporary companies.”

Q: How do you hope to leave your audience?

A: “I have a musical theater background and obviously I want people to leave feeling as if they’ve had a very fulfilling evening.

Some of the biggest compliments always come from the dads. They come up to me and say ‘Just between you and me I don’t like to come to these things, but this was kind of cool.’” That being said, I always tell my dancers that if everyone liked every part of it, we didn’t work hard enough. I think the dif-

Michael Lang at a rehearsal of ‘From Heart to Quill.’

ference between entertainment and art, is that art should make you ponder. “From Heart to Quill” will give audiences plenty to mull over.”

“From Heart to Quill” will be performed

at the Valentine Theatre April 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 419/242-2787 or visit valentinetheatre.com, toledoballet.org or facebook.com/FromHeartToQuill.

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Spring Senior Series: Bringing Home Nature Tuesdays, March 18, April 15, May 20 5:30 to 7pm Sylvania Senior Center If you enjoy songbirds, butterflies and pollinators in your yard, join us for tips on how to make your garden more inviting. We will share ideas of what to plant and update you on the status of monarch butterflies and honeybees and how we can help them survive. Programs are based on the book Bringing Nature Home

by Doug Tallamy. Presented in cooperation with the Sylvania Senior Center and Wild Ones Oak Openings Chapter.

March 18: Bringing Nature Home with Native Plants April 15: Gardening for the Birds and Bees May 20: Wild for Monarchs: welcoming butterflies to your garden

Family Events Birding 4 Beginners

Saturday, March 15, 10am Olander Park, Gorman Nature Education Center TOPS own Robin Parker guides you around Lake Olander to observe the birds. Warm drinks provided after the walk. BYO binoculars if you have them.

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Spring Alive Celebrated at Toledo Zoo

L-R: Committee members of Once Upon a Vine Elaine LaValley Lewandowski, Sandra Hylant, and Deborah Born enjoyed the magical event at the Toledo Zoo. Guests dined amongst the Zoo’s flower show extravaganza, ‘Spring Alive,’ featuring 3D worlds of themed wonderment based on popular fairy tales and fables.

It appeared as if the Mad Hatter and Alice just left the scene inspired by Alice in Wonderland created by Nil Gallagher Inc. Landscape Design.

L-R: Larry Burns, Judy Burns, Marsha Manahan and Tom Killiam enjoyed the evening that began in the Arctic Encounter and proceeded to the Nairobi Pavilion for a gourmet dinner, live auction and entertainment by Toledo School for the Arts Urban Jazz Collective. The event was held Feb. 28.

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Section B Heritage Museum’s Exhibit Features Highland/Whiteford Student Art

Highland art teacher Tracy Archer looks over the zebra made by third-grade student Megan Maurer.

Jen and Mike Behan with their children Brenden and Bryce, who found their Oaxaca animals on top of the piano.

Grandparents Sandy and Mark Ames, left, and Louann Canham, right, admire the artwork done

by Riley Ames as Claire and Cole Ames look on.

Whiteford third grade artists Carter Webster and Bailey Rehkopf look for their artwork at the museum with their art teacher, Liz Schooner.

Debbie and Andrew Bowers and their children Josh and Curti enjoy the Whiteford open house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum.

Miles Haggerty and Johnny Zoorob enjoy some punch in the museum’s dining room.

Amira Pedro and her daughter Gabriella check out the dessert table at the open house.

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Americanism/Government Test/Essay Winners Awarded

Americanism and Government test winner James Kilcorse of Sylvania Northview, attended the program with parents Lisa and Tom and sister Nina on Sunday, March 2. He was one of two scholarship winners.

Buckeye Girls State winner Northview student Tori Schafer, brought mom, Shelly Schafer, to the program.

Five girls and four boys were selected to attend Buckeye Girls and Buckeye Boys State this year.

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Early childhood Family Career and Community Leader’s of America (FCCLA) competitors Sydney Bihn, Ashlee Barth, Rachel Stubleski, Ellyn Haviland, Michaela Murr, Lauren Roth, Jensen Murra and Hope Bacho of Sylvania competed in five different events, scoring first and second place. First place winners Junior Michaela Murr, senior Ashlee Barth, junior Hope Bacho, and seniors Sydney Bihn and Ellyn Haviland will compete at the state competition in April. They were among 23 Sylvania students who competed in the district competition Feb.14 and moved on to compete in regional competition at Four County Career Center in Archbold Feb. 22. FCCLA is a student organization focusing on leadership development, critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills.

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Students Competes in FCCLA Competition

Holy Trinity students either advanced as a finalist (F) to the Fulton County Spelling Bee or served as an alternate (A). Front row, l-r, Blaise Dillon (F) of Sylvania, Haley Entenmann (A), Evan Lumbrezer (A), Owen Cromly (F), Allyson Lenz (A). Sitting row, l-r, Allyson Bennett (A), Claudia Dominique (F), Dawson Howard (A). Back row, l-r, Evan Carmean (A), Felicity Strang (F), Peter LaPlante (F). Missing is Zach Worline (F). Spellers competed Feb. 11 in Archbold. Felicity Strang, was the overall spelling bee champion at Holy Trinity and also placed third at the county spelling bee.

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Thom Cafferty, Robert Darr and Joe Cafferty of American Legion Post 468 attended the ceremony.

Front row, l-r: Fallon French-Hill, Killeen French-Hill, Ronan French-Hill, Quinn Clark, Sydney DeBower; Second row l-r: Jayla Czubek, Kassidy O’Keefe, Hannah Aossey, Hailey Podolka, Hallie Elsworth; Third row, l-r: Reagan Weaver, Claire Casey, Alexi Keane, Naleenah Clark, Princess Laurel, Makayla Brown, Samantha Whiteaker, Liliana Joseph, all members of Girl Scout Troop 10018 at Maplewood Elementary School. The scouts were surprised by a visit from Princess Laurel at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 24. She put together a program about being a sister to every Girl Scout, respecting themselves and others and making the world a better place, which helped the scouts earn petals for their smocks. Janice French is the troop leader and is assisted by Kristy Weaver.

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Highland Daddy/Daughter Dance Michael Lang, artistic director and choreographer for Toledo Ballet, accompanied daughters Kiera and Isabella to the Highland Elementary Daddy/Daughter Dance.

Lang and Kiera won the ‘Gangnam Style’ dance contest.

—by Mary Helen Darah

A young Paul McCartney (Rick Michalak) escorted his daughter Gabby, a St. Joseph second grader.

Vince Palko danced with his favorite partner, daughter Vivian.

Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts from St. Joseph School joined their dads or granddads at ‘Rock It Out,’ the Scouts’ Me and My Guy event Feb. 21. The men were encouraged to dress as rock stars, the perfect attire for singing and dancing with their daughters. Each ‘couple’ received a photo as a memento, and each girl took home a paper guitar she designed.

—by Mary Helen Darah

Sylvan School Celebrates 50 Years

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Sylvan parent Shannon Szyperski, center, served cake to students at Sylvan Elementary School’s 50th anniversary party organized by members of the Sylvan Parents Club on Feb. 21.

Stacey Rees was in charge of the plans for the party for present and past students and teachers.

SV forensics coach earns second diamond award What do you get for amassing points in the forensic world? Coaches receive a diamond award and Southview High Schools’ Paul Moffitt has earned his second diamond for his 23-year involvement earning over 30,000 credit points in the National Forensic League. He will receive his honors as part of the national tournament in Overland Park, Kan., in midJune.

Diamond Awards reflect excellence and experience in coaching. Coaches receive one point for every ten merit points earned by their students. The first diamond is given when coaches receive 1,500 points and have been coaching in the League for at least five years.

Moffitt received his first diamond about 4 years ago.

Moffit has been coaching speech and (mostly) debate for all of the 23 years he has taught in the Sylvania schools, averaging about 14 tournaments a year. He stated, “I would say that I have attended and prepared students for over 300 tournaments in my career. As far as students that I’ve either coached or assisted, that number is probably over 500.”

That number includes dozens of state qualifiers, with over 25 of them placing at the State Finals. That number also includes the 1995 runner-up in Policy Debate, and, as an assistant, the 2007 runner-up in Public Forum debate. Moffit has also coached six LincolnDouglas debaters to the semi-final round (final

four) and coached or assisted students who placed 15th in LD debate at the 2000 Nationals and 12th in debate at the 2007 Nationals.

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Sylvania Community Action Team, SCAT, would like to take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge the following individuals and organizations for their generous support at the “SCATACULAR Event” held November 13, 2013 at the Sylvania Senior Center. Your support contributed to the success of this event and allowed SCAT to bring awareness to the community of the various strategies and activities we are involved with to promote positive youth, parent and community development, especially focused on youth living a drug and alcohol free life. To know more about SCAT, feel free to call 419-824-8588.

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Has Layers of Fun

A Visit With Pastry Chef Jennifer Haley of The Next Sweet Thing I have never met a baked good I didn’t like.

Therefore, it is not surprising that I outlined, starred and placed three smiley faces on my calendar marking the day I was to meet with Jennifer Haley, owner of The Next Sweet Thing, a new bakery located at Mayberry Square in Sylvania.

Upon entering the shop, I found it hard to believe that Haley has been cooking professionally for the past seven years considering her youth. She was welcoming and approachable and even managed to hold my attention while being surrounded by an alluring assortment of delectable creations.

Ms. Haley informed me she was hoping I would help prepare a chocolate ganache cake topped with tuxedo cake truffles—pure torture.

As I assisted her, I couldn’t help comparing the creation of her business with her chocolate creation. Both were built with a solid foundation and continued to develop layer upon layer. She was the executive chef for Parkway Place Catering in Maumee where she served up to 750 people in a single event.

Considering her extensive training from Master Chefs such as Hartmut Handke and Master Pastry Chef Gunther Heiland, what we were preparing must be a “piece of cake” for her. Years of working in food service, baking, and kitchen management led her to the next exciting layer of her life; owning her own business. She states, “I developed the idea of starting a unique chocolate covered Oreo

business while making Christmas cookies for friends and family. The Next Sweet Thing started with a cast of Christmas cookie characters. We put a cookie gift basket on every teacher’s desk at Highland Elementary School. The response was extremely positive and soon a small business was born.”

Following the Christmas holiday, she realized that her cookies could be tailor made to suite any occasion. “Soon, we turned every themed event into a chocolate work of art,” Haley said.

“We even made cookies that looked like jungle animals for the Sylvan Elementary ‘Wild about Reading’ program.”

It didn’t take long for The Next Sweet Thing to receive accolades. Just after purchasing the bakery in 2013, the Next Sweet Thing won a dessert challenge hosted by the Red Shoe Society and the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Ohio. Although excited about the honor, Haley finds the reactions of people after sampling her baked goods far more rewarding. “I enjoy being able to create something that people love and especially like hearing that they are ‘blown away’ by something I made.” Haley owns the business with her mother Luanne Haley. The motherdaughter team work well together and their close relationship is apparent after spending time with them in the kitchen. “I am so proud of my daughter,” says Luanne Haley, “She is fun to be around, a great idea person and it’s wonderful that I get to see her continue to do her best work at such a young age in her first business venture.”

Unfortunately (for me) the cake we made

Jennifer Haley prepares one of her chocolate creations that is a favorite on the dessert menu at Treo Restaurant in downtown Sylvania.

The Savvy Sylvanian was in chocolate paradise at The Next Sweet Thing bakery located in Mayberry Square.

was placed in the display case for a client. I will definitely order one for my next big occasion such as “Happy Friday.” I will also sample a slice at Treo Restaurant in downtown Sylvania where it is a coveted item on the dessert menu.

I did manage to leave with an enticing doughnut that I told her I would eat once I returned to the office. Of course, I devoured it in the car.

In the future, The Next Sweet Thing hopes to ship their cookies to locations near and far.

For now, Haley states, “We are getting the bakery where it needs to be and enjoying the

friendly people of Sylvania.” This is one friendly and chocolate-loving Sylvanian who will be returning soon for her next sweet thing.

The Next Sweet Thing Bakery, 8252 Mayberry Square, offers chocolate covered Oreos, signature Tree City Turtle Chocolate Covered Potato Chips as well as a wide selection of doughnuts, mini pies, sugar cookies and cupcakes. Store hours are Monday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For information or place special orders call 567/455-5903.

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BY MIMI MALCOLM Who was Etta Green?

Mary Estella “Etta” Green was born in Sylvania on Oct. 21, 1846.

She was the youngest daughter of Horace Green, M.D. and his second wife, Catherine Knight Tucker. Dr. Green was Sylvania’s first doctor, having settled in what was then called Whiteford in 1835. (His medical bag is on display at the Heritage Museum.) He had only recently received his diploma in medicine and married Mary Burbank when he came to our country. Mary passed away in 1838. In 1840 Dr. Green married Catherine Knight Tucker, a West Toledo schoolteacher, and became the father of five children, two of whom died in infancy.

Etta was only 3 years old when her father died from cholera in August 1849 at the age of 38. Cholera had been sweeping the country and it can only be assumed that he caught it while out caring for others suffering from the disease. Etta’s mother, who was in poor health, took to teaching and opened her

S A N D Y G R AT O P O U T S I D E I N S Y L VA N I A Reader’s Theater Keeps the Renaissance Alive It has been told in many a book that by 476 AD, Rome was attacked and fell, ending over 800 years of glory for the Eternal City. The fall of Rome was the end of ancient history. The next one thousand years came to be called the Middle Ages, or in Latin, “medieval.”

Let’s step back in time to the beginning of the Middle Ages, known as the “Dark Ages.”

With the fall of the great civilizations of Greece and Rome, life in Western Europe was very hard. With few people able to read or write, nobody expected conditions to improve. The only hope for most was their strong belief in Christianity and that life in heaven would be better than life on earth.

The Dark Ages were anything but dark in other parts of the world. Muslims in the Middle East and North Africa studied and improved on the works of the ancient Greeks.

Other civilizations flourished in sub-Saharan Africa, China, India, and the Americas.

Circa 1450, Europe began to see the light.

During the next hundred years, Columbus had sailed to America, literacy spread, scientists made great discoveries, and artists created work that still inspires us today.

Historians call the next period of European history the “Renaissance,” or the “rebirth.”

The Renaissance was the beginning of modern history.

Hardbound or digital Here are just a few encouraging words about the horrific thought that books might disappear...

• “No - there is more to a book than words on a page; there’s the smell and the feel and, well, it’s just a multisensory experience that an electronic reading device can’t duplicate.”

—Susan Anderson, Westminster, MD, USA. • “Never...not completely at least. There is nothing quite as wonderful as sitting curled in a comfortable spot reading a good book...the scent of the ink, the texture of the paper beneath one’s fingertips...”—Carolie Bartol, Lynn, NC, USA. • “Nope. There is something to be said for the tactile experience of reading: smelling,

home as a small school in an attempt to keep her three children together. Once Etta was old enough to attend the public school, her mother took up millinery and dressmaking.

These were skills she had learned in her youth prior to her teaching career, and she was able to keep her son and daughters together through her hard work and devotion to them.

Etta’s sister, Catherine Lucella, moved to Adrian, Mich., and was married to a cooper named Samuel Work Corbin. He was killed during the Civil War in 1863 at Mossy Creek, Tenn. by a shell from a rebel battery. While Samuel was away at war, Etta moved to Adrian and attended Adrian College for one year. She was 17 when she graduated. Both she and her sister returned to Sylvania.

Etta was accepted as a teacher at the Stone Academy. She taught for seven years at the Old Stone Academy on Main Street and in the new school built on that site in 1866. At some point, Etta met and fell in love with Albert Dallas Randall, a dry goods merchant in Sylvania. They were married Jan. 2, 1870. Etta had six children and her mother lived with them from at least 1880 until her death in June, 1890.

Despite being a busy mother, Etta found time to write and became a well-known poet.

In 1895, she was one of the first of two women to serve on the Sylvania School touching, and holding the book. Electronic media will always be too ‘soulless’ to ever replace books.” —Jason Fryer.

What do you think? If you are reading this, you are already hooked on reading.

Right to Read Reading got its ‘Head Start’ in 1997 when the National Education Association (NEA) organized a special day to celebrate reading throughout the United States. Read Across America Day was held March 2, a year later.

Read Across America Day encourages children of all ages to read a good book together any where, any time - be it at school, the library, or a community center across the United States. The program was designed to reach individuals and groups.

Reading, Writing, Arithmetic It is as simple as one! two! three! Why read? Reading is “brain food.” Even though your schedule is already packed to the brim, it is critical every day to include 20 minutes of reading with your child. The stats state that daily reading with your child, especially, when prior to and during the period when s/he is learning to read, is an absolute must.

Here is the quick list: Reading improves listening skills, academic performance, builds early literacy skills, and prepares your child for kindergarten. Remember, practice makes perfect. It just makes sense and, can not be beat when it comes to improving relationships. What better way to connect to your child than to read to him or her? Take advantage of this important bonding and quality one-on-one time.

“There is nothing more wonderful than snuggling a young child on your lap while reading a few storybooks aloud. Even if your child is beyond the snuggling stage, spending 20 minutes reading independently provides you with quiet, uninterrupted time together engaged in the same activity.” —K12Reader ECO Discovery puts reading on stage Peek in the Gorman Room at Olander Park on a Thursday afternoon and you might hear a magic spell, a victory yell, a puppy whimper, or a fifth grade moment. Reader’s Theater is underway!

For the third year, Olander Park is sponsoring the Reader’s Theater program for school-age children, directed by Maureen Schell of ECO Discovery! Reader’s Theater is a great way to give children a successful experience in a live presentation format. The children/actors have chosen “A Shower of

Board. About this time she also became an active member in the Women’s Relief Corps.

Etta stayed active in education and she and a friend, Flora Edson, made patriotic speeches in the schools, being sure to hand out flags as well. They took children to the graveyard and had them help decorate soldiers’ graves.

Etta was also an active member of the Congregational Church. She wrote “Etta’s Reminiscences” about the church. It was established in 1834 and moved from the schoolhouse to an actual church on Summit Street in 1851, a day that was highly celebrated by the congregation. Etta prepared and read her ”Reminiscences” at a 1908 church service. A copy of the reading is available at the Sylvania Heritage Museum.

Etta was married for 48 years. Albert Dallas Randall died in 1918 and Etta in 1929. They are buried in the Association Cemetery where many members of the Green family are also buried.

Current Society News How timely to share the story of one of Sylvania’s remarkable women with Women’s Day recognized March 8. SAHS will also feature noteworthy women with AAUW presenters of famous biographical sketches.

The first will highlight Sandra Day O’Connor at the Sylvania Area Historical Society’s lecture series on March 19 at 7 p.m. The public is

This is a replica of Sylvania’s first Stone Academy of 1844 where Etta Green Randall taught. The building is part of the Sylvania Historic Village.

always welcome. Memberships for the 2014 season are now available. Here is a heads-up for a call for bios of veterans along with men and women presently serving in the armed forces. Sylvania’s distinguished Americans in all branches of the military will be honored.

Watch for more details about the display in the parlor of the Sylvania Heritage Museum. Visit www.sylvaniahistory.org to learn more and/or contact Bob Smith at 419/882-6451.

‘A moment of clarity’ is discerned by Molly Mouch as she takes direction from her mentor, Maureen Schell, of ECO Discovery! The Reader’s Theater production will be held at Olander Park Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m.

Stories” as this year’s theme.

Each actor has selected his or her reading, many with the help of children’s librarian Heidi Yeager, Sylvania Branch Library. They are now busily working on their presentations. This involves practicing reading, designing and creating props, and working with the group on staging.

Costumes and props will be simple touches that suggest the character or action and can be easily donned or set.

The theater group has chosen ambitious and entertaining reading, many from award-

winning authors. In addition to being great fun for the actors, Reader’s Theater encourages active reading, builds confidence, and supports curriculum guidelines in multiple areas. A free performance is Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. in the Nederhouser Community Hall at Olander Park. Call Maureen Schell to learn more about enrichment at 419/351-7565 or swantontomato@bex.net.

‘Happy days to you!’

Reading together, we can! Mrs. G

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JANET AMID THE STARS SPEAK Spring is HERE! As we breathe in the crisp, fresh smell of springtime on the planet, the signs and signals of life awaken after a deep, long winter sleep.

As the Sun begins a regression from the ethereal sign of Pisces, fire-energy Aries moves in. A newfound sense of direction will occur through osmosis as we experience the splendor of its effect.

Saturn, the planet of stability, quiescent in the intense, financial sign of Scorpio accents structure, as well as security. Mars, the planet of luck now in the partnership Venus-ruled sign of Libra in balance to transiting Saturn, will open the way to gainful opportunities as it highlights education, commitment and spirituality.

Business and personal relationships will be enhanced by this transit and will most likely begin to blend creatively, indicating a more balanced affect.

On March 2, Mars, the planet of action, will turn retrograde until May 20. As Libra is all about romance and peace, Mars turning retrograde will ignite a fire that will shift its energy, causing it to be more intense in its approach. It will be all about ego … winning at any expense. Drive and motivation become your mantra. Balancing our physical well being with the right relationship is the challenge, as we begin to question the person we are with and why? Can we express emotional vulnerability? Do we really listen and hear what those close to us are saying? This will be a course in slowing down to pause between thought, emotion and action. The higher expression of Mars is directing right action via right purpose, choosing skillful will over strong will.

For people born during this month, personal matters will begin to prosper, however it is very important to tread carefully.

A sense of clarity as well as openness will occur as the need to be more expressive take precedence.

Aries (March 21-April 20) As persistent as you are, nothing can stop you as Mars, your ruler, oddly enough, in conflict with your own sign, yet aspected in your career house, may find you forging way ahead of the game plan. You may find your intensity heightened. Your alliance with others is accented as Mars continues to accent your 7th house of partners. A very strong period for relationships as well as social interaction but be aware of reactions.

Taurus (April 21-May 21) This should and will be an excellent period for you, as you prepare to put your energies to the test. Your resistance to change will be

challenged this month, as the desire to grown beyond yourself is expected. Influences around you continue prompting you to always innovate, yet can create unnecessary stress due to the fact that you detest change. However, this can be positive due to the fact that it leaves you unstuck. And forces you to do what you do best.

Gemini (May 22-June 21) Interesting days ahead, as Jupiter, the planet of gain, aspires you to be more creative in areas of money while Venus challenges your every step. Mars turning retrograde in your area of love may trigger unusual and unsuspecting love connections. Be aware that it may only be a temporary distraction!

Cancer (June 22-July 23) The accent for the next few weeks or so is on travel, interaction and self-knowledge. An excellent period for advancing yourself in areas of education or creativity. Personal rejuvenation is the key with a new and better month ahead as doors begin to open. However, with transiting Mars nesting in your area of home, you may find yourself in the midst of some unexpected family issues. Be aware that much can be said about patience. Don’t be too hasty with your reactions.

Leo (July 24-Aug. 23) Recent changes in your area of partnerships may force you to take a good look at yourself as Mars, traveling through your area of chat, may cause you to speak out of turn and say way too much! Realize that delivery counts and words can be fatal. This cycle initiates the good with the bad. For the next few weeks or so, expect that anything can happen as you put your will to the test. In many ways, work matters may undergo a favorable transition.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 23) Your life, as you know it, has gone through many changes within the last few years. Yet, the knowledge gained, is priceless. Presently, Saturn and Jupiter in balance to your natal Sun, allows for a sense of well-being as well as pure luck. However, where your money is concerned, you need to keep a tight grip as Mars traveling through your money house could cause you to spend without thought. Be careful of fine print.

Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23) As with most Libras, balance and refinement are the keys. However, this month you may find yourself in a tizzy as challenges begin with Venus, your ruling planet at odds with transiting Jupiter and Venus, causing you to rethink old patterns. Mars, the planet of action now moving into retrograde in your own sign, may create a definite shift as it changes how you relate to personal and work partnerships.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Forget the pressures of recent months,

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concentrate on what lies ahead. The month opens up to a lot of introspection as Mars moves into your area of thought. Time to reminisce as introspection occurs. This can be a very heavy transit as you find yourself totally lost in your thoughts. Focus on money matters without getting too caught up with details. A good cycle in which to move forward while relinquishing the past.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) With springtime so close, the time has come to finally take stock of whatever it is you’re doing and focus on yourself for a change. This cycle indicates a time where you really begin to change your outlook on friendships. Be careful of sudden, unexpected triggers, and realize that it’s important to listen carefully without assuming.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Sometime it’s better to step back and take a closer look at a situation than to plunge into unsafe waters. This month’s setup, though very much in your favor, could cause you to act hastily. It’s important to realize that all good things come in time. Be wise, not impulsive as influences in your area of work, specifically Mars retrograde could trigger an unexpected reaction to situations you know nothing about.

Also, health matters may be a focus for the next few weeks or so. Take stock of your own personal inventory.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Be prepared for many changes in the romance department as Venus now accents your own sign. However, with aggressive Mars now moving into a retrograde, you may be feeling a bit overloaded in areas of thought.

What to do? Knowing what you want is not as good as knowing what is good for you. Money matters flourish this month. The limelight is on you for a change.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) Make an effort to become more reality focused this month as Mars, in retrograde, could cause you to second guess your financial picture. Do not assume anything. Also, as Venus, the planet of pleasure and play, soaks up your Pisces Sun energy, love interests can be new and exciting. This could be a good cycle as you pave the way into a new phase as creative juices are flowing this month.

Astrological tips: Diet ? Health regimen? Best days, March 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20.

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SCHUYLER STUPICA A STUDENT SPEAKS How to Fit a Weeklong Vacation into Four Days When we celebrated Christmas with my grandpa a couple months ago, his gift to us was a weekend get-away. He Schuyler Stupica said he’d plan it in the spring and we would probably go to Toronto or maybe Pittsburgh.

Well, the record breaking snowfall (112 inches) in Erie, Penn., must have gotten to him because in about a month, my grandpa had planned a four-day vacation to Florida that would include Sea World, Epcot and Discovery Cove. Six weeks later, our plane touched down in the sunshine state. The weather was 60 degrees and sunny-heaven in comparison to the snow and sub-zero temperatures we left behind.

Now, some of you may be wondering how a grandpa could possibly keep up with two teenage girls at three different back-to-back theme parks. If this thought ran through your head, you should have the opposite concern.

We didn’t have to worry if our grandpa would keep up with us; we had to worry about whether or not we’d be able to keep up with him! For starters, our grandpa, who we call Poppy, feels rested if he gets four hours of sleep. He plays basketball, heats his home with wood he chops, climbs tree stands to hunt deer and turkey, and once literally chased down a thief who stole his computer. This was

JANIS WEBER THE MOUSE TRAP Windows 8.1 Stuff Well now that I am used to Windows 8.1, I feel much more at ease and confident. How about you? Are you ready to start personalizing it?

Try some of this out for Janis Weber fun. Let’s add a photo to your lock screen. That is the one you see before you put in your password. 1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.) 2.

Tap or click PC and devices, and then tap or click Lock screen. 3. If you want to use just one photo on your lock screen, tap or click Browse, and then choose the picture you want (you can

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an impromptu, action-packed vacation with our beloved energizer bunny grandpa.

My grandpa, mom, sister and I flew out of Detroit on a Wednesday night, landed in Tampa, and arrived in Orlando around 2 a.m. in the morning. We checked in to our hotel and were in bed by 3 a.m., with an 8 a.m. wake up. I tell you this to set the stage.

Our first full day in Orlando was spent at SeaWorld. Ever since I was little, a small part of me (ok, sometimes a big part of me) always wanted to be a dolphin trainer. This second trip to SeaWorld reignited my childhood dream. We watched a comical pirate show where three actors, two brilliant seals, and one enormous walrus told a tale of shipwreck and buried treasure. The seals could pose, bark on cue, and do a sort of handstand, among other things. The walrus could do a little dance, but his main talent was being so ugly he was adorable.

In another show, the dolphins were the stars. They jumped out of the water in formation and did flips in the air. One of the most impressive tricks involved a trainer standing on the noses of two dolphins, and the dolphins pushing the trainer around the pool so that it looked like he was running on the water. Although there is no longer a killer whale Shamu show, visitors are allowed a behind-the-scenes view of these majestic creatures. There we watched employees train the whales in an intimate setting, where we were so close to the whales that it seemed as if we could just about touch them. There is controversy about the morality of keeping all these wild animals in captivity, and there are times when I feel unsettled about it myself. But there is something absolutely breathtaking about seeing such powerful creatures up close.

During the rest of our day at SeaWorld, we observed a squawking group of flamingos, the feeding of a barking group of seals, and rode roller coasters that rivaled those of Cedar Point. When the park closed, however, our day was not over. Remember who we were traveling with! After leaving SeaWorld, we drove over to Downtown Disney for shopping. I came away one Perry the Platypus pillow pet richer.

We garnered a few hours of sleep and took off for Epcot the next day. Our grandpa has taken us to Disney World a few times before, so when we had to pick which park we wanted to revisit, we chose Epcot. We breezed through our favorite attractions in the Future World section and stopped briefly at Club Cool, where we tasted popular sodas from all over the world. (Cola from Italy was awful, while South Africa cola was much better.) However, our favorite part of Epcot is always the World Showcase. In this section of the park, we toured 11 different “countries” surrounding a large lake. These countries are Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Each country has a restaurant and store, live cultural performances, and many have a ride or a movie about their country. In Italy, my mom, grandfather and I were all pulled from the audience to perform in the Italian “Ziti Sisters” comedy skit, and later enjoyed lunch at Via Napoli. In Norway, my sister and I waited in line for a picture with princesses Anna and Elsa from Disney’s newest animated movie Frozen, and we later noshed on General Tso Chicken in China. We closed the evening with the Illuminations firework and light show over the lake with thousands of other people from

all around the world. I had listened to people speak in foreign languages all afternoon, and I reflected on how we all had peacefully shared a similar experience that day.

Our destination the next morning was Discovery Cove, my favorite of the three theme parks. It felt like we had left behind the hustle and bustle of Orlando and had landed on an island in the Caribbean. Lush greenery blocked the outside world, and we entered an all-inclusive resort of tiki huts, white sand beaches, exotic marine animals and wetsuits.

My grandpa rejected the wetsuit at first, but we eventually convinced him to give in. We snorkeled in a ‘coral reef’ with all sorts of colorful fish and six-foot wide, 240-pound stingrays, which are surprisingly soft to touch.

There were also nurse sharks, zebra sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and spotted moray eels that were separated from us by a pane of glass.

We observed otters, marmosets, and dolphins at play. There was a long and relaxing lazy river that led to an aviary, where exotic birds landed on our arms and ate from our hands. I remember that day as sunny, happy, and carefree. In short, it was paradise.

We flew back to Detroit the following morning. It was sad to return to the snow and freezing temperatures of home, but I was grateful for the long weekend I had spent in the sunshine. In a few action-packed days, we had managed to experience the gems of what the city had to offer. We had been on the go and having fun from morning until night. I have one person to thank for these happy memories: my crazy, generous, and fun-loving grandpa. So, thank you, Poppy. You said I should call this article “How to fit a weeklong vacation into four days,” and because the title felt so appropriate, I did.

choose photos on your PC or SkyDrive). 4. If you want to see a slide show on your lock screen, tap or click Play a slide show on the lock screen to turn it on. 5. Tap or click “Add a Folder” and browse to a folder on your PC or SkyDrive. 6. Tap or click the folder to select it, tap or click Choose this folder, and then tap or click OK. You can pick up to ten folders.

The Windows 8 Start screen is largely a loveit-or-hate affair. But even those who aren’t too keen on the screen may welcome the new ways you can customize it in the Windows 8.1 Preview. Right off the bat, Windows 8.1 offers a dedicated Customize button for the Start screen where you can tweak a variety of settings. Right-click anywhere on the Start screen to display the app bar and click on the Customize button. You can also right-click on any tile to open the Customize view. The screen dims slightly. You can now drag and drop any tile to another spot on the screen. Moving a tile by dragging and dropping is nothing new. But in this Customize view, you can’t accidentally open an app by clicking on or tapping its tile.

To get out of Customize view, just click or

tap on the Customize button on the app bar.

What other tricks will you find in the new Start screen? Less clutter for one. In Windows 8, any app you install automatically takes up residence on the Start screen, easily turning it into a crowded and disorganized mess. In Windows 8.1, apps don’t make their way to the Start screen unless you pin them there. After you install a new app, click on the down arrow in the lower left corner of the Start screen. That takes you to the App screen where you’ll see any recently-installed apps highlighted with the word NEW. Right-click on the tile or tiles of any apps that you wish to appear on the Start screen and click on the Pin to Start button.

Windows 8.1 then transports you back to the Start screen to reveal the new tile. Finally, more choices are available for you to change the color and background of the Start screen.

Hover your mouse over the small dash icon in the lower right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar. From there, click or tap on the Settings charm and then select the Personalize option. You can pick background and accent colors from the on-screen palette or

choose a specific background image. Best of all, you can pick the same background image used by your desktop. That option makes the visual trip between the Start screen and desktop less jarring. The Start screen may still seem like an unnecessary annoyance to many Windows users, especially those working with a nontouch PC. Windows 8 does offer a boot to desktop mode where you can bypass the screen entirely. But the latest tweaks in Windows 8.1 do make the Start screen a bit friendlier and decidedly easier to manage.

Microsoft Office Suite Simply put, once you are past Office Suite 2003 you are in the right place! Don’t feel as if you must have the newest and greatest. Unless you are a true geek you will hardly know the difference. Choose safely from 2007, 2010 or 2013. Most offices are still using 2007 and a few have upped it to 2010. Unless you can get 2013 for a great price, the stand-alone software may be cheaper if you stick to older versions.

Sometimes getting the professional level with all the great software is a better bargain than getting the home and student then regretting not having all the right stuff. Just sayin’!!

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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Marshalls and Home Goods Plan A project plan review for a new building at the Shops at Franklin Place has been completed by the Sylvania Township zoning and planning department.

Daryl Graus, manager of the department, said the township has no objections to the plan to construct the building that will house in a 45,500 sq. ft. portion for both a Marshalls department store and a Home Goods store.

Both are national chains, which currently have no presence in the immediate area. The other part of the building is about 35,500 sq. ft., and an architectural drawing designates the location as being for a future tenant.

The new construction will be partially on land cleared when the former and long-empty Franklin Park Cinemas building was razed last year. The theater faced Monroe Street, but the new construction will be situated toward the western boundary of the property with store entrances facing east. The drawing shows the northern most entrance of the new construction as the entrance to the Marshalls store, and the entrance to the south as being for Home Goods.

It is the first new construction on the site since it was purchased by Devonshire REIT last September from National Amusements Inc. The 50,000 sq. ft. former home of Media Play is now occupied by Gabe’s, a discount fashion clothier, which opened late last year.

Mr. Graus said the plans include some changes to parking and traffic patterns at the site, 5235 Monroe St. Ten Mile Creek Sylvania Township trustees recently heard a presentation about the possibility of a dredg-

ing and widening project for Ten Mile Creek, which should reduce the likelihood of flooding in the area of Herr Road from Central to Sylvania avenues. The area has been prone to flooding for years and earlier studies have been undertaken, but this time there is a specified source of funding for work, which might be undertaken.

Keith Earley, Lucas County engineer, suggested that trustees could use a portion of funds collected by the Lucas County Storm Water Utility to pay for the project. Sylvania Township’s property owners’ fees total about $810,000 to the utility and Mr. Earley suggested half of that could be put toward the $1.4 million price tag for the dredging and widening project his office has studied. John Zeitler, township administrator, noted that residents already pay into the fund, so there would be no additional cost to property owners if trustees decide to approve the work.

The proposed plan calls for work over about 1.5 miles which would begin a few hundred feet west of Herr Road where the creek meets Prairie Ditch. It would follow about two miles of the meandering creek to a point east of Centennial Road. The work would include building a side channel, which could serve to hold excess water when necessary. The presentation pointed out that the confluence with Prairie Ditch is a particular problem because the soil is clay which makes drainage difficult.

Although Mr. Earley noted that you can’t eliminate all possibility of flooding the project would greatly reduce its likelihood. Over the past several years, streets in the area of Herr and Central Avenue have been closed due to flooding. Mr. Earley also said his office would look for the possibility of grants which might be available to help pay for the work.

Any work approved by the trustees will also have to be approved by agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE New Police Cars The city of Sylvania recently placed four new marked police patrol vehicles into service. The four new Ford Interceptor SUVs were ordered last fall and delivered in mid-February.

Mayor Craig Stough Together with the three Ford Interceptor sedans and two Interceptor SUV’s placed into service last May, this completes the replacement of the City’s nine 2009 Ford Crown Victoria marked police vehicles.

Years ago, the city had to replace police patrol vehicles every two years to handle the wear and tear of police patrol. More recently, increased vehicle durability allowed the city vehicle maintenance department to keep vehicles on the road for three years.

The 2009 Ford Crown Victorias served even longer – four years for the vehicles replaced last year and five years for the vehicles replaced this year. The four Crown Victorias replaced this

year had odometer readings of 130,753, 125,244, 121,721 and 108,032 miles of mostly stop and go city driving.

The city of Sylvania’s cost for the four new vehicles this year, including special police equipment, was $151,832 and was included in the 2013 budget when they were ordered. The vehicles were bought using Ohio’s state term contract pricing program and delivered through the State’s vendor in Van Wert, Ohio.

The four 2009 Crown Victorias are being sold on GovDeals.com to receive more than the $1,000.00 per vehicle offered by the dealer.

Ford no longer manufactures Crown Victorias, and the switch to the new Interceptors required the purchase of new police equipment to fit the new vehicles. The new equipment included security cages, rear side door window security bars, prisoner transport rear seat, MDT mounts and push bumpers. Old equipment removed from the 2009 Crown Victorias is also being sold on GovDeals.com. Existing radios and computers were transferred into the new vehicles.

City police officers designed a new graphics decal package for the new vehicles. Look for our new police patrol cars – all nine are now on the road.

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10B| SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MARCH 2014

REALESTATE

Sylvania Area Real Estate Transfers Courtesy of www.toledolegalnews.com February 10 - 21, 2014 SELLERS

BUYERS

ADDRESS

ZIP

AMT

FW Holding Company LLC

Axius Development LLC

8762 Galloway Ct.

43560

$ 380,000

FW Holding Company LLC

Axius Development LLC

8908 Red Hawk Ct.

43560

$0

Jaskulski, M.

Soash, B. & B

4829 Westcliffe Ct.

43560

$ 180,000

Chupp, B. & B.

Kvale, P. & H.

5753 Roberts Rd.

43560

$0

Chupp, B. & B.

Kvale, P. & H.

5757 Roberts Rd.

43560

$ 73,500

Moline, L.

Yark, W.

4835 Country Walk Ln.

43560

$ 300,000

Swade, A.

Tarabishi, R. & S.

4271 Cranberry Ln.

43560

$ 120,000

Rawski, R. & T.

Broadway, J.

5950 Durbin Rd.

43560

$ 3000

Hinojosa, R.

Area Title Agency INC.

5433 Alger Dr.

43560

$0

Hinojosa, R.

Area Title Agency INC.

5429 Alger Dr.

43560

$0

Hinojosa, R.

Area Title Agency INC.

5435 Alger Dr.

43560

$ 35,000

Alayoubi, A.

Haidar, I.

4109 Newcastle Dr.

43560

$ 10,000

Peyton, J.

Sisters of St. Francis of Syl.

5235 Silica Dr.

43560

$ 5,000

Kale, J.

Schwartz, R.

8366 Ledgestone Ave.

43560

$ 126,500

Levine, A. Trustee

Rectenwald, L. Trustee

3522 Southpoint Rd.

43615

$ 162,000

Koprowski, K.

J.E. Financial INC.

3306 Warner Ave.

43615

$ 60,000

Rodriguez, B.

Lunsford, M.

6013 Fallen Leaf Dr.

43615

$ 121,000

Nouse, M. Trustee

Baehren, S. Trustee

5450 Citation Rd.

43615

$ 210,000

Show Homes of Ohio LLC.

Greater Metro. Title LLC

3225 Plainview Dr.

43615

$ 30,000

Steuer, N. Etal

Stander, J. & M.

5234 Pine Grove Ct.

43615

$ 113,000

Nationstar Mortgage LLC.

Kott M.

2305 Heysler Rd.

43617

$ 21,500

Williams, L. Trustee

Everett, A. & S.

2345 Parliament

43617

$ 105,000

Janson, K.

Sorenson, J. & K.

2306 Eversham Ct.

43617

$ 190,000

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3315 Centennial Road

• Industrial Flex Suite • 3500sf • Grade Level OH Doors • 480V 3-Phase Power

Gary A. Micsko

CCIM Senior Associate Industrial Properties

3485 Silica Road

• Industrial Flex Suite • 1800sf • Grade Level OH Door • (3) Offices, Conference, Kitchen

5901 W. Sylvania • Retail or Office • 1218sf • 0.7 Acres • Great Exposure

To view o ur listings, visit www. rkgc ommercial.com.

419.794.3965

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

4149 and 4159 N. Holland-Sylvania Sylvania Township

Monthly rent includes: * Water, gas & electric * Janitorial service * Conference rooms * Free Storage space *Beautiful Landscaping *Backyard Pergola *Spacious Parking lot

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CLASSIFIEDS

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

ELDER HOME CARE Provided safely with respect and compassion my a mature licensed therapist.

Experienced/references.

Call Beth at 419/829-5942 or 419/345-5378

MICHIGAN HOME/LAND FOR SALE 5 bdrm., 3 bath year round home at 150 acre all sports Posey Lake just minutes from Hudson MI. 65 ft. of lake frontage and a 35 ft. dock.

Owners anxious.

Call Lyn at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-266-2542.

MANCILLAS’S SHARPENING Sharpening Fabric, Pinker, Beauty and Dog Grooming Scissors Saturday March 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hancock Fabrics Next to Giant Eagle St. Rt. 20, Perrysburg, Ohio Giving Your Business the Sharpest Edge HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753 PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps Tom’s Pest Control - Holland, OH 419/868-8700 www.citytermiteandpest.com A TO Z HAULING AND DEMOLITION Home clean outs, yard work, moving, light demolition. Disaster clean up OUR FAST AND HARD WORKING STAFF IS WAITING FOR YOUR CALL! 419/205-9600 HARRIS LANDSCAPING Now scheduling winter tree work. Winter discounts available. Specializing in tree and shrub pruning, stump grinding and tree removal.

Seasoned firewood.

419/276-1267 PAINTING - WALLPAPERING - PAPER REMOVAL BG PAINT & WALLPAPER SINCE 1986 Wallpaper removal, wall repair, borders, murals.

Interior/exterior painting.

Brian 419/474-7323 ONE CALL HOME REPAIRS/REMODELING FROM CHANGING A LIGHT SWITCH TO TOTAL REMODELING 419/205-9600

REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE

SPACE FOR LEASE Sylvania Area - 5425 Schultz Drive - Off Alexis 5425-1800 sf warehouse with O.H. door 5427-1800 sf offices with warehouse or 3600 sf (Near Expressway) 419-344-0275

FOR SALE

FOR SALE BOWFLEX XTL POWER PRO Solid - Versatile - On wheels Moving power rods. $200 OBO 419/478-1700

GARAGE SALES

MOVING SALE Historical building in Downtown Toledo Books, bathroom/ kitchen tiles, desks, office furniture and old Toledo memorabilia/ artwork.

Saturday, March 8, 2014 901 Washington St., Toledo 43604 Right off express-way

CLASSIFIEDS Buy Local ~ Sell Local CONVENIENT ~ INEXPENSIVE ~ EASY $ 7 - first 20 words ¢ 35 ea. additional word Box/picture/logo: $5 419/725-2695 graphics.sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MARCH 2014 | 11B HELP WANTED

DRIVERS WANTED Home Daily! And great Revenue! Paid Tolls! Sound too good to be true? Triple Crown is in need of Owner Operators. Class A cdl and late model tractor needed. Or we have lease purchase program Call today! 888-992-5609 DRIVERS WANTED Hiring CDL-A. Home Daily! Run 5 Days per week.

Excellent Benefits, Employee Owned Company.

McComb, OH area. Free retirement; CDL-A req.

Call 877-600-2121 www.quickwaycarriers.com FLORAL DESIGNER EXTRAORDINAIRE WANTED Upscale boutique looking for floral designer EXTRAORDINAIRE with merchandising experience. Portfolio helpful.

Send resume to PO Box 931, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 HELP WANTED Opportunities for 50-plus talent. Earn extra money part time.Writers, researchers and event planners to plan monthly educational events needed for baby-boomers resource center Send resumes to: PO Box 1095, Holland, OH 43528 or call 419/865-8503

LIFEGUARDS NEEDED! Looking for Summer Employment?

TOPS is looking for energetic and responsible lifeguards to join our 2014 Summer Staff!

Working with TOPS is perfect for high school and college students!

Pick up an application at the Callahan Administrative Offices in Olander Park or via our website at www.olanderpark.com and submit in person or to info@olanderpark.com All applications due by Saturday, March 22 2, 2014 Must be at least 16 years old Must have Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification & Waterfront Certification

12B| SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MARCH 2014

The GGS Foundation Presents ‘The Big Give’

Phil Skeldon, husband of the late Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon, expressed his gratitude to the crowd.

The Watermelon Men entertained the crowd at Burger Bar 419.

Members of the Toledo Ballet’s Adaptive Dance program performed at the event.

Chrys Peterson helped present checks from the Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon Fund (GGSF) to local organizations.

L-R: Gretchen DeBacker and Phil Skeldon prepare to distribute checks to local nonprofits.

Ann Heckler, Toledo Ballet Adaptive Dance instructor, accepted a donation of $6,000 from GGSF.

Bill Gotthart, volunteer for Make-A-Wish and brother of the late Gretchen Gotthart, accepted a check for Make-A-Wish for $6,000.

Mary Westphal, executive director of NWO Susan G. Komen, told the crowd how the GGSF positively impacted the lives of women.

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