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Sylvania AdVantage Has Relocated to Downtown Sylvania The staff of Sylvania AdVantage has moved to 5693 N. Main St., at the corner of Maplewood Avenue in downtown Sylvania! The offices are located on the second floor above the former Smucci location. John Healey of the Danberry Commercial Co. Realtors is the listing agent for the building, representing owner Ruth Lairos, and negotiated the lease for the space with Lange.

“The entire staff and I are all delighted to finally be in downtown Sylvania,” said Sharon Lange, publisher. “We are able to look out over

Main Street and walk to all of the businesses in downtown. People can stop up and see us, too, which is yet another amazing plus” she added.

“The door is always open, well, almost, that is!”

Since its 1995 inception as a monthly newspaper, the Sylvania AdVantage staff was headquartered in a downtown Toledo building. “I recently sold the building allowing me to relocate the offices to Sylvania,” Lange reported.

“This move to downtown Sylvania provides an opportunity to remind us – our staff, our readers,

NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND PATTERNS

Sylvania’s Star Spangled Celebration Planned

Movie Night Fun! Avery O’Connell, Ava Brazeau and Bella Bardja enjoy learning about experiments at the Imagination Station booth before the movie began.

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L-R: Craig Messenberg of Smith Paving worked with Luke Camp and Kurt Carpenter of Geddis Paving along with Josh Adamski of the city of Syvania to redo the intersection of Brint and McCord roads complete with new ADA-approved sidewalks in preparation for the new traffic signal, which began operations June 16.

Happy Trails!

Will and Wade Lamastus and Dexter Rush enjoy the sunny day and activities at Wildwood Preserve Metropark.

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our advertisers, our Sylvania – of our commitment to our original promise of serving as a voice for the community as well as our original mission: to be the ‘good news’ paper for Sylvania and Sylvania Township.

While certainly the way news is reported and consumed today is far different than we could have imagined 20 years ago and technology makes it easier to report from afar, we believe that immersing ourselves in the hustle and bustle of Sylvania will add to the authenticity of what we are delivering to our community,” Lange added.

BY MIKE JONES ome Sylvania Township residents will have to change their driving habits with the closing of the intersection of Brint and King roads. It is estimated that it will take about 45 days to install a roundabout at that site. The increasingly familiar circular traffic pattern is replacing the long-established fourway stop at the intersection.

There is also another big change further east

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on Brint and McCord roads. A traffic signal has been placed at the intersection with McCord Road. That intersection also was long controlled by a four-way stop. The curbs at each of the corners have been rebuilt and new sidewalks that are ADA- approved, have also been installed.

Mike Jones is the Public Informaion Officer for the Sylvania Township Trustees.

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Sylvania’s “Star Spangled Celebration” will be held Thursday, July 3 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Road.

Enjoy an evening of live music provided by Randy and the Reef Sharks, dancing, clowns, and other family-friendly activities. The fireworks display will begin about 10 p.m.

Musical accompaniment to the fireworks will be provided by 93.5 FM. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under.

The fireworks may also be viewed from Sylvania Pacesetter Park, 8801 SylvaniaMetamora Rd. There is a $5 parking charge per vehicle at the park that evening. Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets/ lawn chairs to Pacesetter Park. Inflatable slides, bounce houses and other kids’ activities will be on site and concessions will be available.

Call 419/882-1500 for more information.

The event is co-sponsored by the city of Sylvania, Sylvania Township, Coca-Cola and Sylvania Recreation District.

Boomers & Beyond Debuts A new publication, Boomers & Beyond, makes its first appearance in this issue of Sylvania AdVantage.

The brainchild of Mary Helen Darah, Nancy Jomantas and Connie Torrey, with a little help from Sharon Lange, Boomers & Beyond offers a fresh opinion with some tongue-in-cheek suggestions and some actual sound advice for all of those reaching the half century mark.

Editor’s note: Look for the inaugural issue inside of Sylvania AdVantage and, if you are old enough, read it and let us know what you think.

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Solt-Horton Wedding

Rob and Mary Kay Solt are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Monica, to Nicholas Horton, of Loveland, Ohio. The couple were united in marriage on May 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where they were blessed by the attendance of many friends and family.

The bride is a 2007 Southview graduate and a 2011 Miami of Ohio graduate, where she met her husband. The bride was surprised at her rehearsal dinner by Distinguished Professor of Law, Susan Martyn, who presented her with her Doctor of Jurispudence degree from The University of Toledo College of Law. The couple has made their home near Cleveland where she is preparing for the Ohio Bar exam in July and the groom is in the residency program at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Internal Medicine.

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Dr. Neeraj Kanwal, president of ProMedica Flower Hospital, attended the event celebrating survivors.

Noah Jockett provided the music for the evening.

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Cancer survivor Mary Beth Zolik Smith, of 101.5 The River, inspired the crowd.

Dr. Michelle Boose attended the event on June 3.

Toledo Ballet unveils new logo Toledo Ballet recently unveiled its new website as well as a revised logo, both designed by the Thread Group. The website features Toledo Ballet photos by Photo Works, Inc., and can be easily maintained internally by Toledo Ballet staff. The website uses a state-of-the-art software program that allows online registration for all classes and contains convenient vehicles for donations to scholarships, endowments, and other support opportunities.

The new logo communicates succinctly all that Toledo Ballet now offers. “Toledo Ballet has enjoyed a virtual explosion of all that it has to offer over the last seven years,” explains TB executive director Mari Davies. “While we continue our seventy-five-year tradition of offering classical ballet as our cornerstone of dance, the diverse skills and talents that Lisa Mayer and Michael Lang have brought to our institution afford us the opportunity to convey this via a new logo. The fact that we are now able to offer a wide array of dance genres as

well as conditioning classes for the dancer and non-dancer alike means that it is important for this to be conveyed in our logo. Thread Group hit the nail on the head with the sleek and elegant new look. The American dance scene is rich with dance forms ranging from tap to jazz to musical theater and more, and Toledo Ballet offers it all. Our dancers are confident that when they move on into the professional or collegiate dance worlds that they have had a rich, well-rounded dance education. The new logo says that in three short words.”

Founded in 1939, Toledo Ballet has the longest running annual production of Nutcracker in the entire country. Toledo Ballet School offers the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, an 8-level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. In addition to ballet, TB offers an extensive contemporary division as well as health and fitness classes, including pilates and yoga. Toledo Ballet, a nonprofit organization, has as its mission “to promote interest in dance through premier education, performance, and outreach.” For more information, go to toledoballet.org or call 419/471-0049.

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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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Publisher Sharon Lange NEWS EDITOR Mary Helen Darah CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rick Cozza, Helena Darah, Mary Helen Darah, Mike Froelich, Sandy Gratop, Jennifer Groves, Mike Jones, Craig Stough, Schuyler Stupeka, Desiree Thompson, Janis Weber CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jennifer Groves, T.J. Irwin, Michiale Schneider COPY EDITING Sue Dessner, Sue Utterback, Bobbie Ziviski ADVERTISING Mary Helen Darah, Mary Rose Gajewski, Tina Haack, Heidi Malak DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Layne Torrey GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Elissa Cary, Christine Ziviski TYPIST Larry Hays INTERN Maisa Yousef Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

Visitors who desire a fun and diverse 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.

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 419/8820048.

Mothers’ Center of Greater 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.

Through August 28, meet other moms and let the kids play at park playdates on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

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 419/824-0112 or emailed to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. A name and phone number must be included in case more information is needed.

Free. Locations vary, visit www.motherscenter.net/summer.html for information.

Knit/Crochet Sessions Advent Lutheran Church, corner of Sylvania Ave. and McCord Road, is having 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 if you plan to attend, call Carol at 419/8823907.

Tai Chi Taoist Tai Chi Society classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation, and strength. Beginner classes meet every Tuesday and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Inspire Dance Company, 6755 E. Central Ave. Call 419/537-0131 for information.

The Flower Market Garden Grocer The Flower Market Garden Grocer,

3890 Monroe St., will host health screenings, provide healthy eating tips from a dietitian and offer the opportunity to take a walk with a doctor on the first Friday of each month during the spring and summer,on. Jump ropes and pedometers will be given away (quantities are limited). A drawing will be held for a fresh fruit and vegetable basket.

Through July 6, In Fine Feather: Birds, Art & Science Toledo Museum of Art, Gallery 18 In Fine Feather highlights the intersection of natural science and art in the pursuit of describing and identifying birds, from a medieval treatise on falconry to John James Audubon’s Birds of America and the modern field guide. Free admission.

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Sylvania Senior Center June 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 6/19 6/20 6/23 6/24

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Managed Care Advocacy: 3rd Thu, 10:30, monthly Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:30-2:30, weekly Sunrise Ladies: Breakfast Group, Tue 9:30-10:30, monthly Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:30-11:30 Cinema Studies Series with Dr. Jan Wahl: Tue 5:30-7:30, monthly Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15,* Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Ceramics: Wed 9-11, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: last Thu 911:00, monthly Podiatrist: by appointment Bingo: Mon & Thu 1-3:00, weekly

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Scrabble: Fri 1:30-4:30, weekly Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall on Break thru July 3 Blood Pressure Clinic ~ Holiday Break Body Recall ~ Holiday Break Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue 1-3, bi-monthly “Stroke Awareness”: 3:30-4:30, Promedica Stroke Network Nat Geo: 5:30-7:00, “Secret Yosemite” Hatha Yoga ~ Holiday Break Ceramics: Wed 9-11:00, weekly Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly,* Investment Club ~ Holiday Break Restorative Yoga ~ Holiday Break Body Recall ~ Holiday Break Bingo: Thu 1-3:00, weekly Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly CLOSED/HOLIDAY

*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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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA • June 19–Sept. 28 The Art of Video Games Toledo Museum of Art, Canaday Gallery Striking visual effects and the creative use of new technology in games take center stage in this cross-generational, interactive traveling exhibition. This groundbreaking exhibition is the first to examine video games as an art form. The exhibition features playable games such as PacMan, Super Mario Brothers and Flower, and includes renderings and video interviews with key game developers and artists

• June 20 6 p.m.

Zoo to Do Enjoy one of Toledo’s favorite “tennis shoes and tuxes” food event. Over 50 area restaurants and caterers will serve up fantastic fair. Enjoy the zoo after-hours with live entertainment throughout the Toledo Zoo, located at 2 Hippo Way. Advance tickets are required. Call 419/385-4040 or visit toledozoo.org for information.

• June 21

Car Show Pirolli Park and the Summerfield/ Petersburg Lions Club will hold a charity-judged car show at Pirolli Park RV Resort, 6030 Petersburg-Sylvania Rd., Petersburg, Mich. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Car show participants pay $10 per car, which includes registration and entrance fee. There will be music, food, door prizes, Cookie the Clown and face painting. All proceeds will benefit people in need of medical assistance.

For more information call Pat, 734/7774240 or visit www.pirollipark.com.

Strawberries 101 From Propagation to Jam Making, 1 p.m.

The Lucas County Farm Bureau will host ‘Strawberries 101- From Propagation to

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Jam Making’ at Stevens Gardens, 4550 Weckerly Rd., Monclova, Ohio.

Attendees will learn the ins and outs of strawberry production from secondgeneration producers at Stevens Gardens. Participants will also be educated on what is needed to start a strawberry patch, care and maintenance of plants, and what to do with the crop. The art of strawberry jam making will wrap up the day in the garden’s on-site cabin. A tour of the gardens, greenhouse and business are also included. The event is free and open to the public. Register at 800/333-8015 or lucas@ofbf.org by June 18. .

Kids Day at the Market at Toledo Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Enjoy a fun-filled day at this familyfriendly event. Activities include free face painting for kids of all ages from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free mini cupcake decorating and eating provided by Scrumptious. The Michigan Native Butterfly House exhibit will be on hand to give guests an up-close look butterflies. The cost for the butterfly experience is $4. Kids also will have a chance to sample foods from the market as well. Toledo Farmer's Market is located 525 Market St. in Toledo. Visit toledofarmersmarket.com or call419/255-6765 for more information.

• June 22, 2 p.m.

A Tribute to Eddie Boggs: A Tribute of Song The Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania. A notable entertainer in northwest Ohio, Eddie shared his love of music throughout his years as an educator and community supporter.

TBG’s Crosby Festival of the Arts

L-R: Judy Bowles of Toledo Botanical Garden relaxed with friends Rich and Tomlyn Chambers at a past Crosby Festival of the Arts.

he Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., will host the Crosby Festival of the Arts on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More than 200 artists from across the country will be participating in one of Northwest Ohio’s favorite fine arts festivals. General admission is $8 or tickets

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may be purchased in advance at The Andersons for $7. TBG members and children under 12 will enjoy free admission. A free air-conditioned shuttle to the Toledo Botanical Garden is available from Meijer on West Central Ave. Visit toledogarden.org or call 419/5365566 for information.

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Eddie’s life of song brings together more than 15 entertainers – all whom he performed with or mentored – to honor him through a mix of his favorite cover songs and a few special originals.

• June 26, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

• June 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Rummage Sale Boulevard Church of Christ, 7041 W. Sylvania Ave., will hold a rummage sale. Friday is a $3 bag day.

•June 27, 7:30 p.m.

University of Santo Tomas Singers An international tour of the worldrenowned University of Santo Tomas Singers of Manila, Philippines, will stop in Sylvania Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 Main St. The choir will perform under the baton of its founder and conductor Professor Fidel Gener Calalang Jr. Ticket prices for general admission are $20 and $10 for students and can be obtained at the door or by calling Norah 419/260-4115. For more information: www.ustsingers.com.

Preview Party for Toledo Botanical Garden Crosby Festival of the Arts Enjoy an evening the night before the Crosby Festival of the Arts at the Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. in Toledo. Mingle, munch on artfully prepared food by Chef David of Nazareth Hall and enjoy live music performed by Distant Cousinz. Artists booths will be open from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. for your shopping pleasure. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased online at toledogarden.org For additional information call 419/536-5566..

• June 28, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• June 29, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Interfaith Blood Drive The 26th annual interfaith blood drive will be held at Grace Lutheran Church 4441 Monroe St. (near Value City & Best Buy) Come and donate the gift of life and represent your house of worship. Gifts will be given to each donor as well as a $9.95 certificate toward an oil change at Midas. A gift certificate from Harold Jafee jewelers will be raffled off.

July 10, Noon -1p.m.

Brown Bag Lecture Fibromyalgia: There isn’t a ‘pill’ that treats or cures fibromyalgia. A multidisciplinary approach that uses exercise, medication and alternative strategies seems to work best to treat the varying symptoms of fibromyalgia. Come learn about the options available for you. incorporating customized pain treatment options to meet individual needs. Presenter TBD. The event will be held at CPW Health Center, 3130 Central Park West.

Call 419/841-9622 for more information.

•July 14, noon-1 p.m.

Eat with an Expert Lunch n’ Learn: Mohs Surgery for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers features Matthew Molenda, MD, ProMedica Physicians, who will discuss the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers with Mohs surgery. A light lunch will be provided at no cost compliments of St. Luke’s Foundation and Community Health Connection. To register for this free program, please call 419/897-8484. The registration deadline is Wed., July 9.

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‘In Another Garden’ tour of eight raises funds for Toledo Day Nursery

The garden of Darlene and Doug Carpenter, 306 East Wayne St., Maumee, features a waterfall and koi pond.

The beautiful, secluded backyard is one of eight gardens visitors will view at the Toledo Day Nursery garden tour Saturday, June 21.

In Another Garden, a tour of eight home gardens, will be held on Saturday, June 21. The event will be held in historic downtown Maumee and will include gardens of some of Lucas County’s earliest homes. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of the tour. All proceeds will benefit the Toledo Day Nursery.

Advance tickets are available at The Andersons, The Andersons Market, Black Diamond Garden Centers, Creque’s Greenhouse, Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts, Hoen’s Greenhouse, In Bloom, Ken’s Flowers, Lily’s at Levis, Rhodes’ Garden Fresh and Schramm’s Flowers.

Local musicians and vendors will be located in different gardens throughout the day. In

addition, the Maumee Valley Historical Society will be holding its annual Lawn Sale at the Wolcott House during the day. Event parking and shuttle bus pick-up will be available at the Lucas County Recreation Center on Key Street.

Underwriters of the event include the The Andersons, Hylant Group, Schmitz Family Foundation, Paramount Advantage, Melissa Utterback of Danberry Realtors and JL Mechanical.

The tour will benefit the Toledo Day Nursery, which provides children of working and student parents with quality, affordable child care programs. For more information, visit www.toledodaynursery.org.

BY RICK COZZA THE ITALIAN GARDENER OK! The massive spring rush of blooms and growth has finally leveled off, and the frenzy of spring planting of annuals has ended. It all occurs over just a few short weeks, in actuality, though you can still see Rick Cozza some of the remnants of the brutal winter, now a fading memory.

But BEWARE! This is the time of year when seasonal gardeners either go to sleep, or sit down with a Long Island Iced Tea and are not seen again until fall. Don’t let your guard down at this point. Your yard and garden still need you, and now, more than ever.

Now is the time to prune your lilacs, your forsythia, your flowering trees. If you don’t know how or just think you know how, and if you haven’t done this since before the Eisenhower Administration, call someone. It is amazing how you can rejuvenate an old, tired, overgrown lilac or forsythia if you know the secret. And I know, but I ain’t tellin’.

If you look over your yard right now, and all that spring color has gone (all you have is green), give some thought to adding some summer-flowering shrubs and some limegreen hostas or grasses, depending on your sun/shade. Green is boring, unless you live at Downton Abbey. There, both yard and life are boring, so get with it!

Coneflowers, blanket flowers, sunflowers (new small varieties) are perennials that bloom in summer, come back faithfully every year, and will WOW the neighbors with their colorful blooms. Plant some now. They are sitting, lonely, at the garden centers, watching everyone else pick up petunias, geraniums and impatients. Be bold and different, and plant something that will come back and give you a surprise visit next year, too. They just love full sun.

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now that they are tired from their massive spring growth. They will be setting their new growth up for next winter as we proceed through the next several months, so they can use some energy to prepare. A good 2-3” layer of mulch will boost their spirits as well, and make your weeding task a bit easier.

Weeding? Did I say weeding? Yes, I did, and it will do all of our waistlines some good at that. It makes no sense to leave it all to the weeds because we got tired from all that spring planting. Keep it up just a little each week for the rest of the summer, and you’ll be amazed how great things continue to look.

And get outside. Sit, gnosh, sip, observe, nod off, discuss the events of the world. But use this wonderful time of year to do it outside. Get out of the kitchen and out onto the patio. If you aren’t satisfied with your outside space, call someone for that, too. Life is too short to spend it indoors (and to drink cheap beer, as the saying goes).

If we can’t live in California, at least we can sit outside in the spring, summer and fall. Go do it! And enjoy your summer. It’s just beginning! You’ll find me on the porch.

Ready for Show

L-R: Sue Mullins and Chairman Mona Macksey, board member of the Toledo Botanical Garden, prepare for the Garden Club Forum of the Toledo District’s flower show held during the Crosby Festival of the Arts, June 27-29, at the Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Show hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m Saturday and 12-4 p.m.

Sunday. This year’s theme is ‘Bon Appetit’ and members will be designing floral arrangements that interpret names of locally owned restaurants. Mary Alice Powell, former Blade Food Editor, is the honorary chairman. There will also be horticultural displays and educational exhibits. Judges from the Ohio Judges Council will determine the winners and place best-in-show ribbons. The event is free and open to the public with paid admission to the Crosby Festival.

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Beatlemania 1964 - 2014—Celebrating 50 years The act that sold out Carnegie Hall and that has delighted fans around the world is coming to Sylvania’s Centennial Terrace as a fan and family-friendly concert event on Saturday, July 13. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Nu-Tones, which open the show at 8 p.m., will be playing the greatest hits from the early British rock era covering The Who, Rolling Stones, The Kinks and other influential bands.

They are followed by “1964: The Tributethe #1 Beatles Show in the World.”

For over two decades 1964 The Tribute has been playing to sold-out venues all over the world featuring Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney, Mark Benson portraying John Lennon, Tom Work in the role of the quiet Beatle George Harrison and Bobby Potter behind the Ludwig Drums as Ringo Starr.

Kelly Miller Circus returns to Sylvania The Kelly Miller circus, founded during the Depression, is marking another milestone this year as it celebrates its 76th anniversary.

Thanks to the sponsorship of the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club Inc., the all-new 2014 edition of the Kelly Miller Circus will be in Sylvania, Friday, Aug. 8, with performances at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Centennial and Brint roads.

Tickets go on sale after July 4 at the following locations: Sautters Food Center in Sylvania, Andersons Talmadge Road and Andersons Food Market in Sylvania. Tickets may be purchased through 7 p.m. on Aug. 7.

Adult advance purchase is a savings of $5 per ticket.

This year’s show features elephants, tigers, horses, and a cast of international circus stars under the circus big top. The tent raising itself is a great free show that will take place at 9 a.m. and the public is invited.

Enjoying a day at the circus means a lot more than just old-fashioned family fun. The event is a fundraiser for the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club Inc. and all proceeds go directly back into the community.

Founded in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons Kelly and Dores, this traditional tented circus has been around for over half of this century and still offers the same great family entertainment it presented in its beginning years.

Books 4 Buddies scheduled at Franklin Park Mall The 2014 kick-off of Books 4 Buddies, a free, fun, family event is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 in the Macy’s Court at Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St. Attendees are asked to bring new or gentlyused books for youth and deposit them at the book drop-off at The Blade truck located in the parking lot between Macy’s and Mongolian Grill.

There will be cupcake decorating, courtesy of Just Baked beginning at noon and continuing while supplies last.

Toledo Symphony School of Music Vivace Fiddlers and the Ann Arbor Suzuki Flute

School Ensemble will perform from noon to 1 p.m.

Clifford the Big Red Dog Meet & Greet will be from 1 to 3 p.m. (Note: Clifford takes periodic breaks) and the Jean Holden Singers will perform from 3 to 5 p.m.

Books 4 Buddies was founded in 2012 by Toledo native Toure McCord and his grandmother Laneta Goings.

The organization collects new and gently-used books for disadvantaged children and young adults, and has donated more than 30,000 books that have been delivered throughout northwest Ohio and beyond.

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John Eisel to benefit

John is a resident of Sylvania and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is dealing with the debilitating effects of Dystonia, which causes involuntary muscle contractions affecting his abilities to walk, speak and perform everyday tasks. John lives at home, unable to work, and currently needs a home health aide during the day to assist in daily needs.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Place: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Father Wurzel Family Center East Campus (enter off Ravine Rd) 5362 Main St, Sylvania, OH 43560 [Prize Drawings, Silent Auction, Bake Sale] “Free Will Donations Accepted” All proceeds to help defray the cost of medical and nursing care that John requires.

Contact: Marge Mizer 419-356-2686 Tom Eisel 419-265-9073 Michelle Dickert 419-509-4062

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SACIC’s goal is to increase membership When Jeff Langenderfer of Fifth Third Bank assumed the office of president of the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation, he and several of the executive board members set a goal to increase membership for the organization. “The membership committee is exploring ways to make the organization accessible to different members of the community. We are considering offering different levels of membership,” he said.

“Our mission is to support new and existing businesses in the Sylvania area, and a strong membership is essential to meet that mission,” Langenderfer reported. The new president feels that the organization is making great strides, thanks to the launch of the new website developed by member Scott Stampflmeier of Sylvan Studios. “Our new site is very user-

friendly and communicates our message in an effective manner,” he added.

Langenderfer explained that the organization has been helping the area business community since its inception in 1968. “SACIC has established a history of economic development projects, been responsible for numerous studies and offered business support where needed.”

Through the years, the SACIC has been instrumental in the construction of water line and sanitary sewers totaling over $7.5 million.

The organization has also provided financial support for businesses offering unique programs including gap financing for business expansion or relocation. SACIC also has performed community studies, which can assist school, township and city personnel in decision making for various projects.

Some of the major community projects that have the SACIC imprint include the formation of the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District, the Sister Cities Committee, the Historic Village and Heritage Museum, Fossil Park, Centennial Terrace and Sylvania Area Family Services, formerly the Huntington Community Center. The SACIC was also involved with the development of the Wingate Hotel in downtown Sylvania. The organization has been involved with the development of over 280 acres of business areas and instrumental in bringing utilities to those areas. Over 80 businesses are located in those business areas. SACIC also has assisted hundreds of new and expanding companies in the area.

“We want to create a viable business community to ensure a strong tax base. We are an organization of business and community leaders who support Sylvania schools by encouraging economic and business development,” he said.

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FLEX is a program designed to attract people who do not typically visit a gym or fitness center to exercise. American Mobile Fitness currently has over 100 FLEX classes a week at 24 locations throughout the area. FLEX is offered in a wide variety of settings including senior centers, senior living communities and assisted living locations. An additional 14 FLEX classes will be added in the month of July. During the month of May, 6,600 seniors were served.

The goal of American Mobile Fitness is to bring certified personal trainers, medical fitness professionals and group instructors right to client’s homes and offices. The American Mobile Fitness team specializes in creating individualized workouts that will safely and effectively produce results.

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Schwartz asked himself, “How can I find a program to impact the elderly?” He wanted to bring a program to them that would offer a variety of classes to give them the best benefits possible.

The FLEX program is free for those who are eligible. Schwartz states, “The amazing part of the program is the volume of people who qualify.” Ohio has 11 insurance companies whose members meet the requirements. Some of those companies are AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance, AARP Medicare Complete by United Healthcare, Advantage by Buckeye Community Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Heal Advanta-A Coventry Health Care Plan, Healthspan, Humana, MediGold, Paramount Elite, SummaCare, and The Health Plan.

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Mayberry’s Monthly Car Show Begins

L-R, Back Row: Ben and Tyler Gamble and Jordan Leasor; L-R Front Row: Trinity Gamble and Alex Leasor enjoy the first Mayberry car show despite the rainy evening.

L-R: Steven, Samantha and Emily Ursell had fun climbing on the rock in front of Nautica Coffee in Mayberry Square during the car show June 2. Car shows are scheduled for the first Monday of each month during the summer.

Paul Dwyer used a wagon to transport his children Claire and Will to the Mayberry Car Show.

Drivers displayed their vehicles at the burn-out track.

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Dwight Gilliland of Architecture By Design, third from left, presented the AIA Toledo Citation award for interior renovation to Interrupt Marketing’s CEO Bill Rossiter and Executive Creative Director Anita Holman while Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Economic Development Director Bill Sanford look on.

Gilliland was the architect for the office renovation project in the Maplewood Market building last year.

Interrupt Marketing relocated to the 6,500 square-foot space from downtown Toledo. ‘This was a collaborative project involving a client who was willing to step outside of the norm allowing us to create a wonderful space,’ Gilliland noted. Steel, concrete and wood components were used in the interior design and embodies Interrupt’s clients’ products.

Melan Forcht received the 2014 Trustee’s award from the Toledo Bar Association (TBA) for her outstanding service to the organization. The Trustee’s Award is given annually to a member of the Association who exemplifies improving the legal profession through active involvement in the TBA. Forcht is an appointed member of the Fee Arbitration Committee and serves as chairwoman of the Bankruptcy Committee. She is also a member of the Domestic Relations Committee.

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Mathilde Fiesel of Ka’Bloom Flowers & Gifts, 6625 Maplewood Ave., points out the characteristics of the newest variety of a red rose, the ‘Cyclone.’ She said the petals open in a deep swirl offering a deep, rich, red color. While the petals of the rose are open, the flower is long-lasting. According to Fiesel, Ka’Bloom was selected by one of its suppliers to be the exclusive florist in the area to have the Cyclone. ‘This is very timely as June is National Rose Month,’ she said. Visitors are invited to stop by the new shop to receive a free Cyclone through the end of June.

Tom Prescott of Choconotes, 5665 N. Main St., adjusts one of the new paintings on exhibit in his shop. Artists Sarah Lahey of Madd Brush and Dani Marie Herrera of Paper Denim Art have placed their work in Choconotes. All of the work is for sale. ‘This is just a fun thing. I love having this art on my walls and it’s great to introduce these two young artists to the community,’ Prescott said. Specialty custommade dark or milk Choconotes are individually wrapped in foil and can accommodate a photograph, printed card or company logo and serves as a gift card, favor, corporate gift or just about anything according to Prescott.

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Jana Whitmore of All Good Things talks with Grant Carlton, Nick Swade, Austin Carlton and Sara Swade about the Holy Aroma soaps.

Tony Siebeneck of The Wild Honey Tree points out the benefits of his honey to Chloe McNear.

The Hesser family - Lindsay, Lauren, Dylan and Billy - discover all the produce available with help from Linda Queenan of Louis Keil & Sons Farms.

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Shoppes in the Village Sylvania Historical Village on Main Street

Sarah Carver of Beautiful Blooms by Jen talks with Norene Drewicz, Margie Heilman and Katrina Iott.

Seth Burkholder of Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery talks with Heather Boucher about the selection of cheeses available.

Jan Lauer buys a large hanging plant from Roger Zielinski of Garden Nursery.

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Corrine Cassis of Sitto’s Pastries talks about the selection of butter cookies, baklava and a variety of flat breads to Zack Medhane.

Steve Colony of Great Lakes Custom Sharpening puts a sharp edge on a set of knives while his client shops at other vendor locations at the market.

Rae Glover and her mother Laura try a Country Grains sample offered by Hannah Johnson.

Cecelia Cordray and her father, George, introduce her son, Sawyer Fields, to the Market on Main.

Element 112 Executive Chef Chris Nixon buys produce from John Keil of Louis Keil & Sons to use for the evening’s offering at the local restaurant.

Krystal Doring of Green Bubble Gorgeous points out the different skin care products she has for sale to Dawn Miller and her daughter Claire.

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LJ Creates opens offices in downtown Sylvania When graphic designer Laura Jakes decided to leave the corporate world several years ago, she seized the opportunity to offer graphic design services on a freelance basis. “That was the beginning of LJ Creates,” she remembered.

In addition to building her client base, Jakes became a vital member of the Sylvania Area Arts Commission. She was instrumental in the launch of the very successful Maple and Main Art Fair three years ago and the equally popular winter Art Walk featuring many of the local artists and galleries in the Sylvania area.

“Writer Shannon Szyperski and I met through the arts commission and she was willing to help when I needed her expertise with some of my freelance clients,” Jakes said.

As Jakes list of clients continued to grow, she realized she needed additional staff to service her expanding client base. Her son, Jared, niece, Rae Betz, and Arts Commission executive director Jen Archer joined Szyperski

and Jakes as they moved into an office suite in the city-owned Maplewood Market, 5733 Maplewood Ave. “This is a perfect space for us,” Jakes noted.

“We have lots of light and we all love looking over downtown Sylvania, especially this corner of Maplewood and Main, home of the Arts Commission’s art show. We all live in Sylvania and this location is very convenient for all of us. Jen works part time for LJ Creates and part-time for the Arts Commission whose office is just across the street. She is also able to be available for her children. Shannon is also a very involved mom and this is convenient for her, as well. This is a very informal place and we have very flexible schedules to accommodate our families and our work load.”

LJ Creates provides a wide range of services including graphic design, copywriting, print advertising, branding, social media and web design, photography, videos, branding and marketing analysis

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The bride, Megan Brenna, enjoyed brunch treats from Chandler Café with her mother, Colleen Barnhart of Beautiful Blooms by Jen, while she was having her hair done by Kris Stalzer of Kevin Charles Productions, 5694 N. Main St. ‘We made this an all-Sylvania event,’ Barnhart said.

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The Grazing Gourmets—Janet Amid and Mary Helen Darah Graze Around Town Visit Executive on the Main

The Grazing Gourmets: Mary Helen Darah and Janet Amid.

Stay Focused I found it hard to concentrate on the food offerings placed in front of me when the couple seated next to me and my fellow “grazer” were devouring an enticing offering of eggs benedict and a delicious looking club sandwich. Metaphorically speaking, the sandwich looked like “George Clooney” slathered in mayo. Thankfully, I regrouped to focus on the task at hand and began sampling the entrees Hassan Hassan and his staff provided for us. He delighted us with one of my favorites: his mouth-watering Mexican omelet. It was loaded with spicy chorizo, onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and

topped with green verde salsa. Note to self: next time opt for salsa and sour cream on the side. This delectable omelet came with Hassan’s own version of sliced fried potatoes and onions. They were simply delicious and cooked to perfection. I felt as if I were in my mom’s own kitchen. They were that good. I would call this my “Antonio Banderas” omelet. Simply put: fabuloso!

We then tried the chicken walnut salad with mixed greens, cranberries, walnuts, bacon and grilled chicken. It was served with a delicious baked baguette. Also, as an added treat, Hassan threw on some strawberries which frankly weren’t needed. Though the

salad was good, it wasn’t as enticing as the omelet. The dressing that came with it was cloying. I traded it for ranch dressing, yet it still didn’t appeal to my taste buds. But then again, I was hooked on the “Banderas” omelet and wanted to get back to it.

Omelets with a Little History on the Side While my “co-grazer” was comparing food options to men, I learned from owner and Sylvania resident Hassan Hassan that he started out in the food industry at the age of 13 as a dishwasher. He moved into the position of prep cook then to kitchen manager.

At 26, he decided to purchase Executive Diner in 2012 followed by the purchase of the second location on Main Street in Sylvania. It is evident Hassan has added his own Mediterranean twist on the menu with new offerings and is open to the special requests from customers. “If you want an egg white omelet with olive oil instead of butter we will provide it,” says Hassan. “I also like visiting other diners to see what they are doing. One of my visits led to the Greek quesadilla that is featured as a special.”

I am in agreement with Janet after tasting

the menu options. The salad was good, however, when I go out I like to get things that I can’t make better myself. The chicken walnut salad [$8.49]] fell short in this category. I enjoyed the Mexican omelet [$7.99]. It was flavorsome and would certainly give a little kick to the morning. It would pale in the rush the real Antonio Banderas would provide, but I concer with Janet’s analogy. I also enjoyed and spoke with Hassan about the fact that I could bring my numerous offspring to his establishment without taking out a second mortgage. “I have three kids of my own,” says Hassan, “and I wouldn’t want to drop $50 to take my kids out to breakfast.”

A meeting of the minds Overall, the Grazing Gourmets had a great experience at the diner and we will head there again for a tasty, convenient breakfast or lunch. Perhaps we may return to imbibe in a selection from its full bar or to search out additional Clooney- or Banderasworthy fare.

The Executive Diner is located at 6925 Main St. in Sylvania.

‘Define Your Own Destiny’ Launched

Jennifer Wenzke welcomed a large group of people to celebrate the start of her new speaking business, ‘Define Your Own Destiny,’ Friday, June 13, at the Stone Oak Country Club. With her is speaker Kathy Pigott. ‘We’re available to speak to groups and/or do workshops,’ Wenzke said. ‘We’re very excited to help women achieve their full potential.’

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Lourdes students break ground for new rain garden on campus Ground was broken for a new rain garden on June 9 at Lourdes University’s Center for Science Education & the Environment.

The 480-square-foot garden was designed by a group of Lourdes biology and environmental science students, and is being constructed between Carmel and Learning Center halls. Once completed, the garden will achieve a number of environmental benefits.

It will capture and cleanse a portion of the 1,300 gallons of annual storm water runoff from Carmel and Learning Center halls by diverting water from seven down spouts on both buildings. It will decrease polluted water inputs to Heath Ditch, a tributary of Ten Mile Creek, by using biological, chemical, and physical processes of ecosystems to improve water quality in the Ottawa River Watershed.

Native plant and pollinator diversity will be increased on campus with the propagation of 27 species and planting a minimum of 22 plant species. Excess water flows into

L-R: Kelsey Schmidt, Austin Doris and Cindy Carnicom help with construction of the rain garden.

Heath Ditch will be decreased, which will help reduce flash flooding.

The garden will also provide educational opportunities for future and current stu-

dents, staff, faculty, Sisters of St. Francis, and neighboring communities about Oak Openings’ unique characteristics, the importance of wetland services to watersheds and

water quality, restoration, green infrastructure, and problems with storm water runoff.

Environmental Sciences Associate Professor Jim Minesky, Ph.D., shares that the project was brought about by a group of Lourdes students. “I am very proud of the students who worked so hard to get this garden project up and running. They did much of the research and prep work and it is thrilling to see their efforts come to fruition.

Implementing green infrastructure on campus is primarily intended to improve environmental sustainability, and while social, educational and financial benefits exist, our focus is primarily on improving the local ecosystem.”

The rain garden is made possible through a grant from the Sylvania Franciscan Village Green Fund, and through private donations from the Friends of the Gardens program at Lourdes University.

SCAT’s Community Drug Take-Back Day prevents teen abuse of prescription drugs Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT), in cooperation with Sylvania City and Township Police, sponsored a Spring Community Drug Take-Back Day recently to provide the community with a safe and environmentally friendly way to dispose of unused and expired prescription and overthe-counter medications.

Disposal of medications in this manner prevents their abuse by others and prevents contamination of the water supply. Teens now abuse prescription drugs more than any illicit drug except marijuana and are the

drug of choice for 12 and 13 year olds. More than 2.1 million 12 to 17 year olds abuse prescription drugs each year because of the ease of obtaining them from friends’ and relatives’ homes. Prescription opioids can also serve as a gateway drug to heroin, a growing problem in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

The combined total turned in for disposal for the two locations was 226½ pounds of pills. Ninty-six percent of the items brought in for disposal were prescription medications and 53 percent were prescription pain

One of the many sacks of pills collected at the Sylvania Police and Sylvania Township Police stations during the Drug Take-Back Day.

Frontier Communications Launches Pay-As-You-Go Broadband Service in Ohio Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) announced the availability across Ohio of prepaid high-speed broadband service on a pay-as-you-need-it basis. Frontier’s Pay-AsYou-Go broadband allows customers to purchase Internet access for one, seven or 30 days without a contract. While prepaid service has been a staple in the wireless industry for years, Frontier’s new service is one of the first of its kind in the landline broadband industry.

A leading provider of communications services to rural markets and small and medium-sized communities in America, Frontier is partnering with Wipro Ltd. (NYSE:WIT), a leading global information technology, consulting and outsourcing company, to offer wired prepaid broadband service to customers in Frontier’s Ohio service territory.

Customers currently can order the service by contacting Frontier’s Marion Call Center at 1-855/672-2342. Plans are under way to set up more than 50 retail sites across the state that will offer the service.

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SCAT wants to remind the community that prevention is key: medications should be securely stored out of the reach of children and visitors, should not be shared with others, and should be inventoried to ensure that no medication is missing.

Unused and expired medications can be dropped off 24 hours a day/seven days a week in the permanent MedReturn units at the Sylvania City and Township Police Departments.

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The Savvy Sylvanian learns about the value of nutritious shakes from Sue Barchick.

Shakes It Up

BY MARY HELEN DARAH “I never wanted to get into this,” says Sue Barchick, wellness coach and owner of NewTrition, a social club, health food store and smoothie and juice bar. “I turned 49 and thought I am not going to take this anymore. I was determined I was going to look and feel good in the next chapter of my life. Also my friend from India told me that she thought I was lazy and that hit me in the face. It further motivated me to make a change. Barchick lost 30 pounds and kept it off. She then lost another 20 pounds and has remained at her new weight for the past two years. She is now coaching others toward a healthier lifestyle at her Central Avenue location.

It takes a village Barchick has found the club environment to be of benefit to members. There is no membership fee to be a member. “You walk in and you’re good to go,” says Barchick. The club is designed to educate the community about the importance of nutrition and losing, gaining, or maintaining your weight. “The majority of new members come in at the suggestion of a friends who have experienced success with us,” says Barchick. “Some people enjoy coming in for a shake, weekly weigh-in or wellness coaching while others like to take our products home,” says Barchick. “That’s what makes us unique. It’s a process. People start out just wanting to lose weight and when they realize the benefits of good nutrition, they want to continue their behavior for further results. The main thing is we teach people not just how to eat but how to live and to jump into a healthier lifestyle.”

Tough decisions For me, taking a break from an active home with four young people and their endless requests and inquiries, to be in a fun yet peaceful environment, was worth the visit alone. I was asked what I would like to try from an array of options including meal replacement protein shakes (fries and a burger did not come on the side), energy green teas, nutritional supplements and sports performance products. I declined the sports enhancement items since the only thing I have hurdled lately is a pile of laundry and chose a shake and a cup of tea.

Both selections were surprisingly tasty. It was suggested that in time I could get off coffee. It would take a military strategy for me to go without my daily dose of caffeine. I have to admit, the tea was a pleasant and healthier alternative. I was also given information regarding weight loss challenges, free wellness profiles, and meal planning. “People walk through our doors tired of struggling with obesity and others just want to lose five pounds for a special occasion,” says Barchick. “In a world where there are concerns that children will not outlive the age of their parents due to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle, I am so glad we are here to help our community make better choices.” The next time I am in the area, this Savvy Sylvanian will definitely take the “hard right” into New-Trition for another shake instead of the easy left toward fast food.

New-Trition is located at 6915 W. Central Ave. visit GoHerbalife.com/sbarchick, for more information call 419/843-4200 or email SueNewTrition@aol.com.

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Healthy Helena —

Sugar-free, gluten-free lifestyle made easy A healthy part of a new lifestyle is incorporating exercise into everyday living.

Exercise not only supports weight loss and muscle building, but it can relieve stress, increase endorphins in your body which cause happiness (always a good thing), help with sleep and boost your confidence. It can also improve your social life if you choose to work out with a friend or join a class. Here are some steps for those entering the exercise process.

First, assess your fitness. As a special education teacher, I assess my students on their areas of needed intervention on the first day.

I call it their “benchmark level.” Over the course of the school year, I introduce instruction on the areas they struggle in then weekly or biweekly assess their progress from their benchmark level. When their progress performance increases, they can look back at where they started and take pride in their accomplishments, which further motivates them to continue working hard. Think of exercise the same way. Try running a mile and time yourself. See how many push-

ups/squats/sit-ups you can do in a minute and see how long you can hold a plank position. After you record it, continue your routine and test your fitness improvements at the end of the second week. Seeing the progress you have made, will help motivate you.

Secondly, set goals for yourself! Have you ever walked or run a 5k? If not, now is the time to start. If you are new to running, I suggest you Google the “Couch to 5k” plan.

It’s a fitness plan set in a nine-week period that trains you from “couch potato” status to a 5k runner. When you run your first race, you will feel so accomplished and proud knowing you stuck with the program and completed this goal. Goals keep you motivated and interested in exercise. You can also set goals for push-ups, weightlifting, swimming, etc.

Finally, my last suggestion is to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. If you’re not one for the gym and think that there are too many “workout professionals” with fake tans and tight, mesh tank tops that will

New cancer rehabilitation program at ProMedica helps patients live with best quality of life possible Cancer treatments can be very toxic and may cause patients significant pain, fatigue and disability. ProMedica Cancer Institute and ProMedica Total Rehab now offer the STAR Program® to help cancer patients minimize these effects and live the best quality of life possible.

“STAR stands for Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation,” said Karen Martin, coordinator of cancer rehabilitation services.

“Our multidisciplinary team of caregivers will work together with each patient on a personalized rehabilitation plan to increase strength and energy, alleviate pain and improve daily function to return to home, work and community.”

STAR Program patients at ProMedica receive individualized, comprehensive cancer rehabilitation treatment. Specialty caregivers involved in their care include physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, mental health professionals, and others. The team helps with a wide variety of treatment-related conditions and their symptoms, including pain, weakness, fatigue, shoulder problems, balance and gait problems, memory and concentration issues, swallowing and speech problems, and lymphedema.

ProMedica Cancer Institute and ProMedica Total Rehab earned the STAR Program® Certification from the Massachusetts-based Oncology Rehab Partners, leading experts in the field of survivorship care. To receive its certification, ProMedica Cancer Institute and ProMedica Total Rehab implemented the STAR Program, which involves training clinicians and focusing on improving patient care outcomes.

For more information about ProMedica, visit www.promedica.org.

About the STAR Program The STAR Program is a best practices multidisciplinary cancer rehabilitation service-line model that improves patient care.

STAR Program Certification provides healthcare facilities and clinicians with the tools (education, training, evaluation and treatment protocols, and outcomes support) to develop and deliver state-of-the-art cancer rehabilitation services to survivors who

suffer the side effects and after effects of treatments – whether they are in remission, living with cancer or cured. All of the services integrated in the STAR Program, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, mental health counseling, and consultations with rehabilitation medicine physicians (physiatrists), are typically covered by health insurance. Learn more at www.OncologyRehabPartners.com.

About ProMedica Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization formed in 1986. ProMedica has more than 15,000 employees and nearly 1,900 physicians with more than 600 healthcare providers employed by ProMedica Physicians. Its 12 hospitals and more than 300 facilities offer comprehensive diagnostic, medical and surgical specialties in heart and vascular, oncology, orthopaedics, neurology, and women and pediatric services.

ProMedica’s mission is to improve health and well-being, with a strong focus on wellness and clinical excellence, as well as innovative, community advocacy programs that address health-related issues such as hunger and obesity. For more information, visit www.promedica.org.

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intimidate you, there are alternatives. Now there are gyms available for those not interested in just non-body building. You can also try hiking, lifting in your basement, or exercising to a workout DVD (‘Insanity’ is my favorite!) in the privacy of your own home.

Yoga is also an option you can do anywhere!

If you are at a desk job, take the stairs and get up every hour to stretch and move.

This summer, make an effort to break a sweat every day. You don’t have to have a formal fitness routine. Mowing the lawn or taking the kids to the pool can do wonders at combating a sedentary lifestyle. Remember, eating right and exercise have so many advantages to your emotional, physical and social health so take the time to take care of yourself. You only have one body so treat it right and with respect!

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Avocado Breakfast Cups (Perfect for a Pre-workout!)

1 ripe avocado 2 eggs 2 strips turkey bacon Cut the avocado in half and take out the pit. With a spoon, make the whole a little deeper and wider (so a whole egg could fit in). Crack the egg into the hole of the avocado. Place the avocado halves with the eggs inside on a baking tray and bake at 325 degrees until the egg whites and yolks are cooked (about 10 – 15 minutes).

Turn off oven when eggs are fully

2 tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Hot sauce or salsa (optional) cooked (or cooked to your preference) and sprinkle cheddar cheese and salt/pepper on top. Crumble cooked turkey bacon on top and add hot sauce or salsa if you desire! Eat with a spoon and fuel your body with all healthy Omeaga-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber! Great to eat before a workout!

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For Crying Out Loud!

Sylvania’s One and Only Town Crier Michael Lieber

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Town Crier Mike Lieber leads the way in Sylvania’s 2014 Memorial Day Parade. Photo by TJ Irwin Photography

Chances are if you have attended one of Sylvania’s ribbon cuttings, sporting events or official city functions, you have seen one of Sylvania’s most intriguing inhabitants.

Michael Lieber has been proclaiming the noteworthy happenings of the city since 1995. The town crier from Sylvania’s sister city Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, Scott Frazier, made such an impression on the city council and mayor, during a visit, that legislation was created and passed to have a crier for Sylvania. Michael Lieber was deemed the best man to “shout it out” and has been seen opening festivals, conventions, school award ceremonies, and ringing in the New Year ever since. The AdVantage sat down with Lieber to discuss how he became a “crier” and what is currently happening in his life to shout about.

How did you become a “crier” and what training is required?

I took voice lessons from Jean Holden,for about three or four months. She [Jean Holden] is a jazz singer and teaches music. It was extremely helpful. There have been town criers that have completely lost their voices.

She showed me how to project my voice and stay off the vocal chords. I also got advice from Frank Gorham, a town crier in Amherstburg, Ontario and George Sims, a town crier in Chatham, Ontario. I got together numerous times with them and received advice on the proper way to cry and what I can and can’t do. They were my mentors. Today George Sims still helps me write cries when I participate in events for the Zenobia Shriners.

What is the origin of your costume?

It was selected by the Sylvania Historical Society. It is a replica of a suit worn in 1833 by two gentleman from New York, when Sylvania was founded. The second is a replica from the War of 1812 but we made it red for pictures. Red really stands out in photo-

graphs. It is authentic except for the color.

The other is what a naval officer would have worn on the great lakes during the War of 1812.

What are some new activities you have participated in this past year?

I participated in the Toledo Memorial Parade. I led the parade and did a cry from the stage as TV cameras were shooting. I also led the Point Place Parade and did a cry from the viewing stand. In Sylvania, I did the Memorial Day Parade and participated in the memorial service at Toledo Memorial Park and at Veteran’s Park. I also cried for two ball games for the Black Swamp Frogs along with offering cries for business openings and ribbon cuttings.

Are there many of your kind in other cities in the USA or Europe?

There are approximately 36 town criers in the USA. There are three in Ohio. In the world, there are 375. There are a couple in Canada, and two in Australia. Surprisingly, New Jersey has the most criers.

What do you enjoy most about being a crier?

Everything! I love the people I meet. I never dreamt it would be like this. You meet interesting people and get to know history. I get to swear in new American citizens seven or eight times a year. It’s great when you see those smiling faces when they get that piece of paper saying they’re a citizen. I also enjoy being a member of the Ontario Guild of Town Criers and the Australian Guild. I have cried in Europe and Alaska and on cruise ships in the Caribbean.

Future Plans?

This is my 19th year that I have been a crier and I still enjoy it as much as I did the first year. Mayor Craig Stough has been tremendously supportive and I have always enjoyed working with him. I look forward to continuing my 60-70 cries annually in the years ahead.

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4855 W. Central Ave. 419/531-4236 Times of Service: Sundays- 8:30, 9:45, and 11am Details at Epworth.com

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Strengthening Sylvania, One Family at a Time For more information on our Social Services please contact Dottie VanDrieson, 419-882-8415, Ext. 23 dvandrieson@ambt.net For more information on our Youth Programs please contact Danielle Kisch, 419-882-8415, Ext. 29 dkisch@ambt.net

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American Legion Riders Support Toys for Tots

It’s time for a Mercy Physician.

Sgt. Benjamin, the Toys for Tots coordinator, and Sgt. Fleck, operations chief, both of First Batallion 24 Marines, greeted the nearly 200 American Legion motorcycle riders who began their journey to raise money for Toys for Tots from the Toledo Harley Davidson dealership on Central Avenue Saturday, June 14. The group is the fastest growing motorcycle group in the world, and its purpose is to support American troops, veterans, homeless, children and other needs.

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Riders assembled and traveled from the Toledo Harley Davidson dealershp to the Morenci, Mich.

American Legion to the West Unity American Legion then to the Swanton American Legion and ending the ride at the Joseph W. Diehn American Legion Post 468. —by Jennifer Groves

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Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Movie Night

L-R: Marie Krontz and her children Drake and Chase along with their friend Josh Dietrich had a good time while they waited for the movie, ‘Despicable Me’ to begin.

Scott Drouillard, center, and his children Colton and Maya had lots to do while they waited for the movie to begin. This was the first Chamber Movie Night and was held in SOMO (South of Monroe Street) on June 12.

Melissa Andrews, WTOL TV11 morning anchor, brought her children Reece and Drew Barnaby who enjoyed treats before the movie began.

Marilynn Johnson brought Anna Panorceny and her son, Cole to the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s movie night featuring ‘Despicable Me.’

Imad Harb, the Marco’s franchise owner at 6461 Monroe St. supplied power to the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce for its Movie Night in SOMO.

Wayne and Danielle Perkins and their son Dillon, handed out chocolate chip cookies courtesy of Max & Erma’s, where she is the restaurant manager.

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Patty Lyden of the Indian Creek Zoo, right, introduces a parrot to Mandy Martinek, Molly Breen, Blake Davies, Cael and Tonia and Natalie Breen before the movie began. .

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Section B Native Sons and Daughters Hold Spring Campout at Miakonda

Dads and their sons and daughters set up the Native Sons and Daughters’ teepee to start the campout weekend.

The Saturday night ceremony is filled with tradition.

Native Sons and Daughters held its annual Spring Campout June 6 through 8 at Camp Miakonda. Field games, BB gun shooting at the range, archery, crafts, fishing, s'mores by the campfire and more fishing were among the many activities enjoyed by all. Native Sons and Daughters is an activity group for dads and their kids, and holds events throughout the year, including eight weekend campouts, a Pinewood Derby, bowling, a holiday party, and more. The program offers activities for dads and kids to do together. To learn more about the Native Sons and Daughters, visit www.fb.com/toledo.nsd, email them at toledo.nsd@gmail.com, or call 419/699-0007.

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SCHOOLNEWS

Komen awards scholarship to Northview senior

Nathan Wood

The Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen awarded a $500 scholarship to graduating Sylvania Northview senior, Nathan Wood, of Sylvania. In 2012, the affiliate began a scholarship program to increase awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Any school with 50 or more participants in the Toledo Race for the Cure qualifies to receive a $250 scholarship. Any school with 100 or more participants qualifies to receive a $500 scholarship. Once the qualifying high schools are selected, the scholarship is then awarded to a graduating senior who has been touched by breast cancer or who has demonstrated a strong dedication to the Susan G. Komen vision.

While in high school, Nathan, son of Russ

and Ruth Wood, participated in band, Spanish club, Frisbee club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and the Northview Leadership Academy, while also maintaining a 3.97 GPA. He plans to attend The Ohio State University in the fall.

When Nathan’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, he became an advocate for breast cancer awareness. Whether he is volunteering at the Victory Center, raising over $1,000 with his family for the Race for the Cure, or simply

wearing an awareness wristband, Nathan believes in continually working towards the Komen vision. “This young man has spent the last 10 years embracing advocacy and making his perspective contagious,� said Komen NWO Executive Director Mary Westphal. “It is an honor to present him with this scholarship.�

In the 2013 Toledo Race for the Cure, Northview’s high school team raised $1,208.14 in donations beyond registration fees.

Earns State Award

The Southview team shows off their awards following their presentation at the Envirothon Competition.

L-R: Abbey Cappel, Southview advisor, and students Melissa Liang, Julian Liber, Gulustan Ozbay, Pallavi Lanka, and Deborah Okeke. The Southview team of Melissa Liang, Julian Liber, Gulustan Ozbay, Pallavi Lanka and Deborah Okeke, placed first in aquatic ecology at the state Envirothon competition. The team also received the rookie award for the highest scoring rookie team, and sixth place overall in the state. The Southview students were one of 20 teams that took part in the Envirothon Competition June 8-10 at Salt Fork State Park in Southwest Ohio. The annual competition tests students literally out in the field on soils, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and a current environmental issue. which this year was on sustainable agriculture. The team from Southview took a second place finish in the area competition in April. The top four teams from each of five areas around Ohio then move on to the state level competition. This is the first time that a Southview team has qualified for the state competition.

NV Honored Musician

Marisa Winner

Senior Marisa Winner is the Northview High School Musician of the Week. Marisa has been a member of the Wildcat Marching Band all four years of high school. Being involved in many different aspects of band, she has shown to be a responsible member of the band. Marisa’s added leadership as a musician as well as her voluntary assistance, whether it be librarian duties or as a helping hand towards a need in the band, makes her a valuable part of the program. She is a member of the Northview Wind Ensemble; participated in the fall pit orchestra, participated in OMEA festival events, and took private lessons. Marisa is also involved in Science Olympiad, National Honors Society, SCAT, and Flute Choir.

She will attend Purdue University majoring in nuclear engineering. Marisa is the daughter of Cris and Doug Winner.

St. Joseph teacher wins Golden Apple Award Pamela Zychowicz of Sylvania St. Joseph was one of nine teachers from the Diocese of Toledo to receive the Golden Apple Award. The teachers were honored recently and each received a check for $5,000, a certificate of achievement, a Golden Apple keepsake decorated with a 24-karat gold cross, and a pin.

Pamela Zychowicz has taught at Sylvania St. Joseph for 18 years; first as a teacher assistant, then as the first-grade teacher and now as the second-grade teacher. Others may recognize her as a face painter at the parish festival for more than 15 years.

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Sylvania Schools Announces 2014 Educators of the Year Nominees Seventy-nine individuals have been nominated for consideration in one of four categories in the Sylvania Schools 2014 Educators of the Year Program. The list includes nominations in the areas of administrator (1), teacher (4), support personnel (3) and community volunteers (2-3). One teacher will be announced as the Teacher of the Year, who will then represent Sylvania Schools in the Ohio Department of Education’s Ohio Teacher of the Year program.

Winners of the 2014 Educators of the Year will be announced at the opening day session for staff in August and celebrated through a special recognition at the Board of Education meeting in September.

The following individuals have been nominated: Administrators Mike Bader, Timberstone, Principal; Darren Estelle, District, IT Assistant Director; Joe Shamy, District, Food Service/Warehouse; and Tim Zieroff, Arbor Hills, Assistant Principal.

Teachers (Elementary) John Beck, Stranahan, fourth grade; Jodi Bostater, Highland, fourth grade; Sandy Bourland, Maplewood, fourth grade; Christina Dankert, Sylvan, second grade; Judy

Gerken, Stranahan, Reading; Vicki Hogrefe, Highland, third grade; Shelly Irwin, Highland, third grade; Kris Kunkle, Central Trail, Counselor; Joan McCarthy, Sylvan, fourth grade; Bill McDonald, Whiteford, second grade; Amy McRill, Highland, second grade; Liz Meister, Maplewood, fifth grade; Katherine Moore, Sylvan, fifth grade; Michelle Morgan, Central, fourth grade; Maryann Okuley, Stranahan, Preschool; Joanne Petersen, Whiteford, third grade; Amanda Rasey, Maplewood, Music; Wes Rethman, Stranahan, first grade; Erin Stedke, Highland, fifth grade; Jennifer Steeb, Whiteford, Kindergarten; Kylee Tonigato, Sylvan, fifth grade; Sue Wicklund, Highland, fourth grade; Donna Wood, Maplewood, second grade; (Secondary): Jerry Bascuk, Southview, Business; Rich Bavis, McCord, Technology; Britt Bensman, McCord, French; Brian Blakeman, Northview, Social Studies; Gail Brenner, Timberstone, Math; Christopher Buckholtz, McCord, Band; David Budas, Timberstone, Social Studies; Greg Christy, Northview, Math; Lauren Clark, Timberstone, English; Alex Clarkson, McCord, English; Mary Fry, McCord, Social Studies; Leslie Gill, McCord, Math; Rebecca Griffey, McCord, Social Studies; Bethany

Gruzynski, McCord, Art; Jonathon Haynes, Timberstone, Science; Kay Holt, McCord, Spanish; Debbie Kimmelman, Timberstone, Social Studies; Bridget Kwiatkowski, Northview, Math; Brienne Laskey, Northview, English; Janelle Low, McCord, Science; Chris Lucius, Arbor Hills, Intervention Spec; Kim Marshall, McCord, Intervention Specialist; Mary McCoy, Arbor Hills, Math; Debbie Mens, McCord, English; Brian Mitchell, McCord, Math; Sara Nelson, Timberstone, GATE; Irene Ng, Timberstone, Science; Tim Nottke, McCord, Intervention Spec; Susan Olenshansky, McCord, Math; Marcia Robie, McCord, Counselor; Connie Root, McCord, sixth grade; Andy Roth, Northview, Science; Tanya Rutherford, Arbor Hills, Reading; Amy Schloegl, Northview, English; Kaitlyn Sibert, McCord, Science; Josh Stedcke, McCord, Science; Blythe Tipping, Southview, Science; Melissa Tusing, Southview, Math; Karma Vince, McCord, Math; and Jennifer Wadas, Northview, Science.

Support staff Doug DeBord, District, Maintenance; Jackie Kennedy, Hill View, Cafeteria Coordinator; Kyle Latham, Southview, Wrestling Coach;

Chad McCormick, District, Grounds; Paul Ruiz, Southview, Wrestling Coach; Lisa Yoshino, Southview, Guidance Secretary; and Doug Zastrow, Southview, Wrestling Coach Community volunteers Cathy and Dan Frick, Whiteford, Alice George, Sylvan, Dan LaRue, Maplewood, and Kelley Weddington, Northview Last year, Lynn Nedrow, Science teacher at Timberstone Junior High School, was named the Teacher of the Year, and is representing the District in the State competition. Teachers Joan McCarthy, Sylvan 4th Grade, Lindsay Denny, Stranahan 4th Grade, and Tami Blue, Northview Interactive Media, also received honors. The following individuals were recognized in their respective areas: Dawn Watson, Administrator; Carolyn Aikens, Rose Albert and Juan Rodriquez, Support; Stacey Anderson, Nikki Greenberg, and Shelly Ferris, Community Volunteers.

The Sylvania Schools started the Educator of the Year Program in 1985 as a way to recognize staff and community members within the Sylvania Schools. Since that time, the District has recognized over 300 administrators, teachers, support staff and community volunteers for their work on behalf of the schools.

Area students win 2014 Youth Jefferson Awards They are called many things: ordinary high school students engaged in extraordinary service to others, unsung heroes, the next generation of service leaders – yet the more appropriate words to describe the 129 area high schools students who received 2014 Youth Jefferson Awards are “young leaders of today.� according to Leadership Toledo Executive Director David Schlaudecker.

Honored were Sylvania Northview students Bryan Acres, Luke Bushrow, Evelyn Gulla, Esther Kim, Joon Kim and Christopher Moore. Also recognized were Sylvania Southview students Scott Anderson and

Katelyn Huffer.

Schlaudecker says, “Since being selected by the prestigious national Jefferson Awards for Public Service to coordinate their youth initiative in the Toledo Region, we have helped student leaders change the culture of their high school campuses to ones that place service to others on the same pillar as academics, athletics, and the performing arts. In just six short years, we have seen Youth Jefferson Awards/Students In Action morph from the opportunity for students to receive an award to movement lead by youth to address the issues that challenge our communities.�

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finally time for David and me to meet the nine ambassadors in our small group. Out of the over 200 ambassadors attending the seminar, our group of eleven would eat together, sit together during speakers, and have hours of discussion and bonding time in an effort to create a small community within the large seminar. It is expected that each group will take about a day to come together, but it was only a matter of minutes before our ambassadors were talking and joking with each other at lunch. It was amazing. As they laughed together, David and I exchanged a knowing smile: our job was going to be easy.

The next four days brought everything from team building to an Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt to off-campus service projects. The impressive list of fascinating speakers included one who helped ambassadors identify themselves as one of four personality types, a young woman who spoke about how she dealt with becoming paralyzed and losing her best friend in a teenage car accident, a man who talked about the importance and power of keeping a promise, and a diversity panel of four speakers ranging from a gay teenager to a female Marine. However, the most rewarding aspects of HOBY are always the relationships made with staff members and ambassadors. I cannot do justice to the depth of these relationships in this five hundred word article, so I chose to make the heart of my HOBY experience (the progression of these relationships and the growth I saw in my ambassadors and myself) the topic of my next column. Until next time.

“The Jefferson Awards organization would love to replicate our model throughout the nation,� adds Schlaudecker. “The reality is that we are unique. We took this on knowing that Leadership Toledo’s youth programming was well-respected by school administrators.

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A STUDENT SPEAKS My HOBY Experience: Part One “Hey HOBY!� I yelled. “Hey what?� “This is Amanda!� “HI AMANDA!� The sophomore ambassador who stood next to me with her suitSchuyler Stupica case in tow smiled at the enthusiastic welcome she had received from the staff working check-in tables. As I led multiple pleasantly confused ambassadors to their dorms that morning, I could hardly wait for them to embark on this four-day journey that had the potential to change their lives.

I had arrived at Ohio Northern University the night before along with the rest of the seminar’s volunteer staff. After participating in the Ohio West Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar as a sophomore ambassador from my school, I was now excited and slightly nervous to serve the organization as a Junior Facilitator.

I had been paired up with a Senior Facilitator (a volunteer over the age of 21) named David, and we had already met and started planning long before the seminar began. I had been told multiple times that experiencing HOBY as a staff member was very different from experiencing it as an ambassador, so I wasn’t quite sure what this seminar had in store for me.

After getting the 209 ambassadors pumped up with lots of cheers and then listening to our first speaker of the week (who talked about ignoring negativity and never giving up), it was

access to students and outstanding support from sponsors. Three of the past four years the Toledo Region initiatives have gained the national spotlight for its efforts.

For information on Leadership Toledo and Youth Jefferson Awards/Students In Action, contact Kristina White, 419/290-5027.

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DESIREE THOMPSON CHILD CARE CHAT How to prepare your child for a Summer Camp Field Trip Communication is very important. Make sure when you register for the summer program that you Desiree Thompson receive a Parent Manual with all the dates and times

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and guidelines of all the field trips. Talk to the staff about the trip the day before, ask about the agenda for the day and the expectations for the trip itself and the bus/transportation rules as well. If your child has any special health conditions that require medication this is a good time to remind the staff of this. Review with your child the night before about where they are going and what they will be doing. Always remind your child that they should always stay with the group and follow the rules for the trip.

Your child will benefit from a good night’s sleep, and waking up early enough to have a stress free morning. Supply them with a nutritious breakfast so they have enough energy to make it until lunch time. Packing a disposable lunch is also very important, they will not want to carry containers around all day. Lunches can be packed in a plastic gallon size baggie, be sure

to put their first and last name on it. An option to help keep your child’s lunch cold, is to freeze their sandwich, yogurt or small water bottle the night before and it will be thawed by lunch time. If your camp doesn’t supply water, packing an extra water bottle in the lunch is also a good idea.

Be sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and type of field trip they are going on. All camps are required to show camp identification on each child. Make sure you know what visual aide your camp uses and your child has it. Remind your child to have a great day and field trips are a great privilege that comes with camp.

Desiree Thompson is the director of Sylvania Child Care, a pay-as-you-stay state-licensed child care program. The program serves children ages 3-11.

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She has an associate degree in Early Childhood Educaiton. Desiree can be reached at 419/8852451, desiree@scsonline.org or www.sylvaniachildcare.org. Sylvania Child Care is a program of Sylvania Community Services.

Keepers of the keys meet at SV Southview High School was the site for the annual training of 200+ “keepers of the keys” from 15 area school districts Wednesday, June 18. The “keepers of the keys” are the maintenance/custodial workers that “run” the daily operations of the area schools.

Training will kick off with motivational guest speaker, Joanna Hunter, executive director of marketing for Kingston Health Care, before breaking into various classes and workshops throughout the day. Attendees will learn about building operations of boilers, HVAC systems, water systems and plumbing issues as well as new standards and equipment available to help make school operations more efficient.

The last session of the day will be a discussion lead by Chris Fahim, Eastwood principal, dealing with after-school activities and operations.

Districts attending the session include, Anthony Wayne, Eastwood, Elmwood, Fostoria, Maumee, Northwood, Oregon, Otsego, Ottawa Hills, Penta Career Center, Perrysburg, Rossford, Springfield, Sylvania, and Woodlane.

Seminars and classes were conducted by area service and custodial organizations: Brown Supply Company, Mellocrat Supply, Silverback Supply, Campbell Mechanical Services, Dunbar Mechanical Inc., The Hoffman Harpst Co, Inc., and JL Mechanical Services.

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Fricker's/Sylvania Seniors Win State Tourney

Mavericks U9 Compete in National Tourney Members of the 9U Sylvania Mavericks include Nick Babets, Josh Holzemer, Troy McCanna, Devon Vargas, Garrett Zimmerman, Max McCanna, Riley Ames, Brendan Behan, Gavin Johns, Braiden Vargas, Mason Hacker, Luke Harshman, Joey Eidi, Mitchell Michalak and Sammy Rogenski. The team placed third in the Nations Baseball State Tournament on June 13 through 15 in Columbus. They were the only team from Sylvania to make it that far. They were seeded near the bottom and finished near the top.

The Fricker's/Sylvania 70s traveling team won the prestigious Buckeye Classic Tournament, June 8 -10, defeating the Mississauga Legends 12-7 in the finals. Coached by Bruce Anderson, the team finished with a 5-1 record. Back row, from left, Bruce Anderson, Jim Dunlavy, Reggie Madden, Steve Seall, Jim VanBrandt, Jim Burnor and Jerry Keefe. Front row, from left, Dave Shumway, Jerry Haniak, Jim Nickelsen, Don Lange, Jesse Hughes and Jerry Pickett.

Camp Catch-A-Rainbow begins 29th year at YMCA Storer Camps For children with cancer, a week at camp may seem impossible. “There are unique health issues that might prevent them from attending many summer camping programs,” said Katie Wilson, Camp Catch-A-Rainbow coordinator. But for the past 28 years, the Camp Catch-A-Rainbow program has proved that everyone can attend camp. YMCA Storer Camps hosts Camp-Catch-A-Rainbow, providing a camping experience specifically geared toward accommodating children who have had a cancer diagnosis.

“Our camps provide the opportunity for these young cancer patients to simply have fun

and enjoy the experience of exercise, recreation and companionship through activities paced to meet their needs,” said Wilson.

Health care professionals are available at the camp 24 hours a day, so most medical treatments can be done on-site or at a nearby cancer center. “The commitment of our volunteer doctors, nurses and cabin counselors as well as the camp staff enable us to offer this unique camping experience, while ensuring the wellness of all of our campers who have unique health needs,” added Wilson.

Young Camper’s Day is a one-day program

offered for children 4 to 6 years old and will be held Sunday, June 15. Camp Catch-ARainbow (CCAR) is held June 15-20 for children between the ages of 7 and 15. Both the Young Camper’s Day and CCAR programs are held at YMCA Storer Camps in Jackson, Mich. where children have access to activities such as swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, arts and crafts, and much more.

To help YMCA Storer Camps continue to provide camping opportunities such as this, at no cost, the public is invited to consider financial support through individual donations, or through foundations and

corporations. Donors can help build rainbows by visiting www.ymcastorercamps.org or send by mail to: YMCA Storer Camps, Attn: Camp Catch-A-Rainbow, 6941 Stony Lake Rd., Jackson, Mich. 49201.

If you have questions about Camp CatchA-Rainbow, contact Katie Wilson, Camp Catch-A-Rainbow coordinator at 248/3028985 or kwilson@ymcastorercamps.org.

Or, for more information on how you can support Camp Catch-A-Rainbow through financial gifts, contact Glen King, chief development officer for YMCA Storer Camps at 419/729-8135 or gking@ymcatoledo.org.

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DADDYDAUGHTER Evans Scholarships Awarded At the presentation of the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships are: Terry Schaefer, WGA Director from Sylvania Country Club, Kyle Bueter of St. Francis de Sales, Greg Kopan, WGA Director and President of the Inverness Club, Daniel Cavese of St. Francis de Sales, and John Kretzschmar, WGA Director from Inverness Club. The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for golf caddies.The Evans Scholarship Program was started by Chicago golf amateur Charles “Chick” Evans Jr. Today, more than 100,000 golfers nationwide, including Evans Scholars alumni, support the program, making it the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship program that provides full tuition and housing.

Marathon Classic Champ Returns Defending Marathon Classic champion Beatriz Recari was in Sylvania June 9 for Media Day. She took a minute to pose under the street sign named in her honor, Beatriz Recari Drive, at Monroe and Main streets in downtown Sylvania.

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Southview track teams set records at spring meets The Southview boys' track team received the runner-up trophy (second place) at the Regional Track Meet at Amherst Steele High School. Contributing to this honor were in track 100 Meter Dash- Malcolm Johnson (second place); 200 Meter Dash- Malcolm Johnson (first place); 400 Meter Dash- J.J. Pinckney (second place) and Earl Armstrong (fifth place); 800 meter Run- Frank Hayes (first place and set a new school record with 1:54.52). The 4x200 Meter Relay- Jay Lawrence, Nate Hall, Matt Morrison, Malcolm Johnson (third place); 4x400 Meter RelayFrank Hayes, Earl Armstrong, Jay Lawrence and J.J. Pinckney (first place). In field events the winners were Long Jump- J.J. Pinckney (seventh place); Shot Put- Berry Grant (fifth place with a new school record of 56-04.5) and Leon Eggleston (seventh place).

The Southview girls' track team for placing sixth (out of 41) at the Regional Track Meet at Amherst Steele High School. Event winners were, in track, 200 Meter Dash- Alana Johnson (seventh place); 400 Meter Dash- Chelsey Barwiler (second place); 300 Meter HurdlesTaylor Fitchpatric (third place); 4x100 Meter Relay- Chelsey Barwiler, Lauren Micham, Kennedy Marable, Alana Johnson (fourth place and a new school record of 49.35); 4x200 Meter Relay- Lauren Micham, Alana Johnson, Kennedy Marable, Chelsey Barwiler (first place with a new school record of 1:42.22).

State Outdoor Track Meet The Southview boys' track team placed sixth at the State Outdoor Track & Field Tournament at The Ohio State University Jesse Owens Memorial Track Stadium in Columbus June 6 and 7. The following team

members were named to the All State Team: 100 meter dash- Malcolm Johnson (third place with a new school record of 10.59); 200 meter dash- Malcolm Johnson (second place -21.34); 400 meter dash- J.J. Pinckney (seventh place-48.97); 800 meter run- Frank Hayes (fourth place and set a new school record of 1:53.69); 4x400 meter relay- Earl Armstrong, Frank Hayes, Jay Lawrence, J. J. Pinckney (third place-3:19.66 and set a new school record during the semi-finals of 3:17.03); Honorable mention: 4x200 meter relay team- Earl Armstrong, Nate Hall, Jay

Lawrence, Matt Morrison.

The girls' track team members also competed at the State Outdoor Track & Field Tournament. The following team members were named to the All State Team: 4x200 meter relay- Lauren Micham, Alana Johnson, Kennedy Marable, Chelsey Barwiler (fifth place and set a new school record of 1:41.71); Honorable mention: 300 meter hurdlesTaylor Fitchpatric; 4x100 meter relay- Lauren Micham, Chelsey Barwiler, Kennedy Marable and Alana Johnson.

Undefeated Season

Hockey team takes championship

Sylvania United GU13 recently became the NWOYSL Girls Division I Champions with a 10 - 0 season. Seated: Shelby Temple. Bottom Row. L-R: Payton Julian, Kylee Batey, Danielle Brickner, Molly Schroder, Kennedy Burt, Lexi Hough.Top Row, L-R: Coach Matt Sowers, Breanna Fangman, Emma Swanson, Sydney Unverferth, Saige Thor, Lauren Larnhart, Reagan Bertke, Grace Anne Poturalski, Morgan Sowers, Coach Dan Brickner.

The Sylvania Leafs U-16 Spring hockey team earned the Michigan Federal League Spring Championship with a hard fought 1-0 win over the Michigan Ice Hawks from Grosse Pointe Mich. in the recent championship game held at University Liggett Arena in Grosse Pointe. Earlier in the day the team beat the Lansing Michigan Senators 4-2 to advance to the final. In the championship game, Drew Beattie (Northview) scored the lone goal midway through the 3rd period to earn the game MVP, and Jarred Wulf (Northview) earned the shutout with a heroic save late in the game to preserve the lead. The team is

made up with players from the various local high schools that have played together at various times over their youth hockey careers, and completed their spring season with a 14-2 record. The players are Drew Beattie, Brad Crandall, Jared Hilou, Reed Kross and Jarred Wulf (Northview), Bauer Ritter, Angelo Procaccini, Matt Zoepke and Drue Belanga (St. Francis), Zach Zoszycki, Alex Morrison, Aidan Roberts (St. Johns), Brendan Burns, Jake Davis, David Jeffers, Jake Stark (Bedford), Garrett Meyer (Genoa), Reece Davis (Woodmore), Gabe Barrow (St. Pius) and Ty Beattie (McCord Jr. High).

Lourdes’ Hit the Links brings in $33,500

L-R: The top mixed team was Health Management Solutions with members John Raitz, Laurie Posten, Dan Trombley and Scott Simon.

Each year, on the first Friday in June, members of the Toledo-area community Hit the Links for Lourdes University students.

Sponsored by MT Business Technologies/ RICOH, this year’s outing included 176 golfers who raised more than $33,500. Since its inception in 2000, Hit the Links has raised over $300,000 for student scholarships at Lourdes University.

“Hit the Links is a wonderful opportunity

for members of the community to gather together ‘fore’ education and our Lourdes students – and this year, we were blessed with a perfect day for a golf outing,” expressed Mary Arquette, vice president for Institutional Advancement. “Every year, the generosity of our sponsors and participants is what truly makes this event a success, and we are truly grateful for their continued support.”

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Viva Dance Co. expands to Sylvania in Timberstone Plaza

Nicci Blanke

When Nicci Blanke, owner of the 10-yearold Viva Dance Co. in Monroe, Mich., was offered the opportunity to assume ownership of The Movement Dance Co. at 6756 W. Sylvania Ave. in the Timberstone Plaza, she was excited to accept the challenge. “Sylvania is a great area and I am looking forward to expanding my business here. This has always been a quality dance program and the former owner was very concerned about keeping this going for the dancers,” she said.

The studio is undergoing some modification. “While this is wonderful space, there are just a few changes that will be made,” Blanke stated. A wall will partially enclose the large open studio providing separate space for dancers to check in and a place to change shoes without disrupting dancers on the floor.

The wall will also create a hallway leading to the kitchen/break room area, the small studio

and the locker room as well as the stairway leading to the second story dance studio.

She anticipates the changes will be complete in time for the scheduled June 26 grand opening celebration. A four-week summer session has also been set beginning July 14 through Aug. 7 featuring jazz, tap, tumbling and ballet classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Blanke says that while dance has always been her passion, her educational background was a business specialty. “I also love teaching so opening a dance studio was the perfect thing for me. It is such a great feeling to earn a living doing what you love to do,” she said.

With help from her mother, Shawn Satterfield, Blanke followed her dream and opened Viva Dance Co. “I have always felt that dance students learn so much more than just techniques. They learn many of life’s lessons including persistence, perseverance, the value of hard work, team work and the value of the golden rule,” she reflected. “I feel that mentoring youth through the art of dance is my life’s work. When kids are involved with something like dance and they put forth a wholehearted effort, they have a much greater chance for success in life.”

Her passion for dance is echoed by the professional staff of teachers who also share Blanke’s enthusiasm for the art of dance.

Blanke credits the professionalism of her staff

and their attention to detail along with the structure of the program with the success of her Monroe studio, which grew from an initial 35 to now over 400 students. She also credits an active booster club with raising funds for dance scholarships, costumes and more and offering support for the entire dance program.

Blanke plans to duplicate her successful Monroe program in the Sylvania location and anticipates creating a similar booster program. Several members of her staff will teach at both locations while some will be solely in the Sylvania studio. Children beginning at age 2 through adults are accepted for classes in tap, jazz, ballet and tumbling.

She anticipates adding cheerleading in the future.

“We are looking to build enrollment for the recreational dance classes in each of the areas and for all age groups. We will also continue the competitive dance program for those who wish to make the necessary commitment,” she stated.

According to Blanke, Viva students have the advantage of participating in structured classes with high energy, experienced and motivated instructors and receive a high quality dance education at all levels of the program. “Also, students have the opportunity to participate in our awardwinning competitive dance program, if they choose,” she added.

Chabad House relocates

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On the heels of celebrating its 27th year in the Toledo Jewish Community, Chabad House announced that on April 29, a new location was purchased for the nonprofit organization.

John Healey of Danberry’s commercial real estate division negotiated the acquisition of the building at 2729 King Road on behalf of Chabad House and worked with Chabad House Director Rabbi Yossi Shemtov. Tim Schlachter, also of Danberry, was the listing agent for the property and represented former owner Pastor Beau Beauilis and the Four Square Gospel Church.

In the coming months the building will be renovated to accommodate the needs of Chabad’s ever-expanding Jewish outreach programs and synagogue.

Since their beginning in 1987, Chabad House, an educational and Judaic resource for the Jewish Community, has grown considerably. Chabad is the parent organization to Camp Gan Israel, a four-week summer day camp, The Jewish Learning Institute, Lights of Shabbat, the Tefillin Club, Hebrew classes and, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, the Friendship Circle for children with special needs and Gan Yeladim Preschool and kindergarten.

‘We are all extremely excited – and relieved,” Chabad House Director Rabbi Yossi Shemtov says. “We have been researching and looking for a place to move for the past eight years.

Fortunately, the search didn’t slow down the growth of our programs. Unfortunately, the programs no longer fit our current building.”

There are thousands of Chabad Houses around the globe. Chabad, which means wisdom, quite often literally makes their home for their center of learning and Jewish outreach in a residential house that has been converted into a Shul, office space and program areas.

The first Toledo Chabad House was on Secor Road before moving to Nantuckett Drive in 1997.

“For Chabad’s major holiday events we have always needed to rent space,” says Friendship Circle Director Mushka Matusof. “But since Friendship Circle started five years ago, we have events sometimes several times per month and it has been exhausting having to prepare programs off-site continually.”

The new building, she adds, will eventually have a tactile room with equipment designed for children with special needs, which will be a terrific asset to the Friendship Circle.

Chabad and its building committee chose the general area based on the demographics.

The overwhelming majority of nearly 200 children and teens who attend Chabad programs live in the area. “For parents,” Rabbi Shemtov said, “this is going to be much more convenient.”

Program participation is expected to increase by 30 percent in the next two years based on the improved space and location.

“This location is an immediate answer to our critical need for space to function,” Rabbi Shemtov says. “Chabad has renovations planned so they can move in by the end of summer. They also have a long-range plan that includes the addition of a 2,000 square foot Shul in front of the current building that could begin possibly as early as next year.

For more information about Chabad House, visit www.chabadtoledo.com or email info@chabadtoledo.com.

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The art of a good life...The American Gallery is a local tradition On June 30, Toni Andrews, longtime owner of The American Gallery, will close the door of her art gallery for the last time after a career spanning more then three decades. While she finds the decision bittersweet, she said it is time for something new. Sharing her passion for art is nature and she is most eager to embrace new challenges in that arena. ‘I’m thinking of planting a prairie,” she laughed.

But, for the past 20 years or so of those three decades, Andrews has been hostess to a plethora of local and regional artists who have exhibited their work in her Saxon Square gallery at 6600 Sylvania Ave. An everchanging array of paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, hand-made cards and more have been available and beckoned to all from the casual viewer to the seasoned art connoisseur.

“My concept of the gallery was to have a comfortable place where people feel comfortable and where they could touch and feel the art. I also wanted this to be a place that is open to everyone and they can see what is going on in the art world. Also, I wanted this to be where children learn about art and to know about handcrafted things. I

loved having them pick things up and see that things you use every day can be handcrafted and beautiful,” Andrews suggested.

How does she find artists? Andrews said she visits numerous art shows in the region learning about new artists and looking at people’s work. “I give any artwork I’m considering my two-minute or three-minute or even a half second test to see how I feel about a piece. I have to like the work in order to invite the artist to exhibit in the gallery. I want to present the very best to my customers,” she said. She also travels to national art gatherings to learn about artists from across the country.

“However, we are so fortunate that northwest Ohio has such a wonderful collection of very talented artists who live and work here Andrews noted. And, she has sold much of their work at The American Gallery. Along with the artwork, Andrews has the back story about each artist or the subject or the technique. “There are always stories. “And, I love to talk with each artist and learn about him or her. I have always liked stories. I grew up with them,” she reported.

For example, she can talk about ceramist

Eastman & Smith celebrates 170 years

Toni Andrews in her American Gallery.

Ann Tubbs’ work, the clouds painted by Lana Hall, the cowboys by David Wisniewski, the Monday morning painters, Lucy Webster, Mr. Atomic, Carol Connolly Pletz, Larry Golba, Jane Lamanna and the list goes on.

She knows them all and she relates interesting facts about each.

A native of Nashville, Tenn., her husband, Joe’s job brought the family to Sylvania from Port Huron, Mich. in the early1980s. A naturalist at heart, Andrews found her way to the then-named Crosby Gardens as a volunteer. She was asked to run the new gift shop, which evolved to the Garden Gallery offering the work of local artists. After a successful run, Andrews went out on her own opening The American Gallery in

Saxon Square. “This is a wonderrful space for the gallery with all of its windows facing Sylvania Avenue allowing people to view the artwork even from the road. And, after dark, people stopped by the traffic light have an even better view of the artwork on display,” she said. According to Andrews, another advantage of the location is the garden space in front of the shop that she has planted with native wild flowers. “This is also a perfect to exhibit sculptures, many of which have been sold,” she noted.

But now, according to Andrews, the time has come for her to be moving to her next adventure.

Bolt acquires firm

William Baker

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In 1844, William Baker, a Harvard law graduate, opened his Toledo law practice. He was known by his colleagues for integrity, courtesy, legal knowledge and community involvement. These are some of the same standards Eastman & Smith, the firm founded

by Mr. Baker, continues to follow.

“The legal industry has changed dramatically in 170 years, but our focus remains the same ... serving our clients to the best of our abilities,” says David W. Nunn, chairman of the Executive Committee. He added, “This is a very exciting year for Eastman

& Smith as we reflect on our history, build on our legacy and continue to seek ways to exceed our clients’ expectations.”

About Eastman & Smith Ltd. Since Eastman & Smith Ltd. was founded in 1844, its commitment to excellence has grown along with its size and diversity of practice areas. Eastman & Smith Ltd. employs more than 130 people, including over 70 attorneys, in Toledo, Columbus and Findlay, Ohio, as well as in Novi, Mich. providing legal services to a wide range of individual, corporate and public sector clients. .

Sylvania-based Bolt Holdings announced it has purchased DSE Services, a truckload service provider, based in Daleville, Ind. “We were attracted to DSE for three primary reasons; services, culture and capacity. DSE complements our current ground and air service offerings, their fleet capacity better positions us to support the shipping needs of our customers and the strength of the team and culture at DSE made them a great fit for Bolt Holdings.”

“Our immediate priority during the integration phase is to ensure a positive experience for our new team members and customers. We will then shift our focus to an aggressive growth plan that is consistent with each of our transportation companies.” Guy Sanderson, CEO of Bolt Holdings.

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Firefighters...What do we do all day?

MIKE FROELICH FIRE SAFETY Part 3 – What do we do all day?

Now, what do firefighters do all day? I have heard that we play cards or checkers, watch TV and sleep most of the day with an occasional emergency call to break thing up. This couldn’t further from the truth.

Let’s start our shift with an hour by hour breakdown of a day in the life of the Sylvania Fire Department.

0700 hours – Firefighters report to duty for their 24 hour shift at 7am. The officer at each fire house will receive a report from the off-going

shift officer covering any information such as road construction, fire hydrants that may be out of service, any alarm or sprinkler systems in the district that are out of service or new ones placed into service, any issues with the fire apparatus, equipment or issues with the firehouse. After that exchange is completed, the crew will start a complete check of the fire apparatus and all equipment to assure it is in place and operationally ready, the medications used by the paramedics are checked as well. When responding to a fire or EMS incident, firefighters and the company officer (Lieutenant) will need to make decisions immediately on what to do to mitigate an emergency, and need to know the equipment is ready the first time – every time.

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Once all fire trucks and equipment are checked, the firefighters turn their attention to “cleaning house”. The firehouse is their home for the next 24 hours, and the crew is the family living and working there that day. All areas of the firehouse are cleaned and mopped, and on the weekends the outside areas and yards are maintained as well by the firefighters. The morning checks and cleaning work takes up the first hour of the day and then some.

Emergency Calls – crews from the Engine at firehouse #1 were dispatched to an EMS call at 0652 hours and returned after shift change. A report was then completed by the officer of that crew.

0800 hours – into the second hour of the shift and the crews at each station gather for the regular morning conference call with the chief officers. This call is made to cover the planned activities of the day and any issues or questions the crews may have with the other stations or the office staff. After this the crews will finish any morning cleaning and equipment checks not yet finished, and start their physical fitness exercises.

It has been proven in numerous studies across the nation that physically fit firefighters have a lower rate of on-the-job injuries. The firefighters’ exercise equipment at all four fire stations in Sylvania was purchased through grant money awarded to the fire department. The fire department also has three firefighters who are certified as Peer Fitness Trainers. They evaluate and design a specific exercise plan for each fire fighter.

Emergency Calls: 0838 - EMS call.

0840 - EMS call.

0900 – 1100 hours – The day gets into full swing now as the firefighters start the normal workday projects. The day chosen for this 24 series was a Tuesday. The normal workdays are set by the day of the week. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are assigned training days for all crews. Mondays and Tuesdays as well as Saturdays are days for the crews to make-up missed training and also concentrate on completing fire safety inspections. All full-time firefighters are trained and certified by the State of Ohio as Certified Fire Safety Inspectors. Crews visit each business or commercial building as assigned to assure the buildings are compliant with the Ohio Fire Code, working to assure that businesses are safe and free of fire or safety hazards for the employees and the public. This also gives the firefighters a chance to see the inside of a building before they may have to enter it during an emergency. The fire department also makes drawings of the buildings and notes any special hazards inside to serve as a reminder to crews responding for an emergency of the building layout, any hazards, where the nearest fire hydrant is and where the gas and electric shut-offs are located. We call these pre-plans, as we must be prepared for an emergency before it happens. This morning a couple of the crews are working on make-up training that was missed because of emergency calls. Two other crews are starting their inspections for the day. At some point during the 11 o’clock hour you may possibly find a fire engine at one of the local grocery stores. Since the firefighters are on-duty for the full 24 hours with no “off the clock” time for lunch or dinner, they all chip-in money for their food and stop at the grocery store. Yes, you read that correctly, the firefighters buy their own food. That is a question asked of the fire department administration many times. The firefighters will then return to their stations and prepare the food for lunch.

Emergency Calls: 1031 - EMS call 1108 - EMS call 1111 - EMS call 1121 - EMS call 1135 - EMS call (at this point all fire units are out; no one is left

to respond) 1158 - EMS call for injury auto crash (2 units respond) 1200 - 1300 hours – crews are at lunch during this hour. Because they are on-duty for the full 24 hours, any time an emergency call is received, they must leave and respond. Today, lunch was late for two crews on the injury auto crash, the others were not interrupted.

1300 – 1630 hours (1pm to 4:30pm) The firefighters return to their normal Tuesday duties. All crews but Engine 63 are out completing commercial business Fire Safety Inspections. Engine 63 spent time at a local school providing fire safety education to 70 children and adults, and then started their assigned fire safety inspections.

Emergency Calls: 1507 – Regular Alarm Fire Call for a building fire (small fire found & extinguished) 1538 – EMS call 1630 – 1800 hours (4:30 – 6:00pm) Firefighters spend the late afternoon finishing up paperwork and reports from the days inspections and emergency calls and start preparing their supper. Each station officer has certain responsibilities in the department, and this time is also used for completing those tasks. An example, the officers are responsible for the quality control of all EMS reports. They spend the late afternoons and many evenings and weekends checking those reports.

Emergency Calls: 1643 – Regular Alarm Fire Call (fire found next to a structure & extinguished) 1817 – Regular Alarm Fire Call (fire in a kitchen was extinguished) 1900 – 2200 hours (7pm – 10pm) - After dinner (which was interrupted tonight) and the related clean-up, the evening time is spent with any assigned activities such as public education to groups that may have scheduled a fire station tour, or the firefighters may go to a local organization meeting to give a presentation.

Many times you will find firefighters hitting the books, studying for the required continuing education, or studying college related courses to advance their fire education. Many of your Sylvania Firefighters have a degree or are taking classes to obtain one.

Emergency calls: 1945 – EMS call - water rescue, possible drowning 2107 – EMS call 2132 – Fire call 2200 to 0700 (10pm to 7am) – the night time at the firehouse can be peaceful and quiet or busy.

It sometimes runs in streaks. Tonight is about average for emergency calls.

Emergency calls: 2250 – EMS call 2337 – EMS call 0048 – EMS call 0414 – Fire Call - Commercial fire alarm This 24 hour shift is done. Crews responded to 19 emergency incidents, completed 37 fire safety inspections, made up 4 hours of training and provided 70 children & adults with fire safety education.

Last year (2013) your fire department made over 7000 emergency responses in service to our community, completed over 3800 fire safety inspections and re-inspections and made contact with thousands of children and adults providing fire and safety education as well as firehouse and fire truck tours.

This is just one glimpse into the day of your Sylvania Fire Department. Each day brings something a little bit different, which is the challenge that all firefighters love. If you have any questions about the Sylvania Fire Department, please feel free to give us a call. We are here for you 24/7.

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How many websites and accounts need you to enter this information each and every time you open the page? Where did you put Janis Weber those crazy passwords anyway? Let’s see if I can help. First go to the dollar store or some other shop and get yourself a small spiral notebook. If you need to mark the cover, write “Passwords” on the front.

So far so good, huh? Each time you create a new password, open your notebook and use your #2 pencil to put in the website, username and password. I say use a pencil because you are going to change your password periodically and an eraser looks neater in the long run instead of crossing out the ink. If you are more creative and type it into your computer, remember to save this particular document on a flash drive. If you leave it in your computer, the bad guys can get it and if the computer crashes you don’t have access to it. OK now for some password creation hints.

1. A smart way to develop an easy-toremember password is to combine three small

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 June is busting out all over, appropriately so, with National Great Outdoors Month/National Camping Month and summer's official start as the solstice peaks. The out-of-doors is well represented by International Picnic Day, June 18; Celebration of Senses Day, June 24; Sunglasses Day, June 27; Great American Backyard Campout, June 28 and Meteor Day, June 30; Universal Fathers' Week, June 9 -15; Lightning Safety Awareness, June 22-28 and 'kick-off' to Honor America, June 14 to July 4.

Surely one or more of these special days deserve a spot on your family's calendar.

Wild for Wildlife Toledo Botanical Garden fittingly hosted Wild About Wildlife, Nature's Nursery's fundraiser, with kid-friendly activities, food vendors, nature hands-on exploration, and sponsors spread all over the lovely sprawling grounds bursting in full bloom. Laura Zitzelberger, staff educator, got everyone’s attention with her topic focusing on what kind of animals live in your backyard that might be of danger to you and your pet. You would be surprised at the variety of creatures you might have right outside your own back door.

Rehabilitation for Wildlife Known throughout northwest Ohio, Nature's Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education provides help for wild animals in need of emergency medical care. In addition to helping wildlife, the staff and the active volunteers emphasize co-existence of native populations and their traditional habitats and educate the public about resident animal treasures and the variety of lands they inhabit.

Celebrate Nature’s Nursery’s 25th Anniversary Attend an open house/program to introduce all ages to the expanding facility located at Blue Creek Metropark, Whitehouse, Ohio. Discover how 'educational program pals' get adopted when they can' t re-enter the wild successfully.

If you use Nature's Nursery's services, its

words of significance to you, and make a single password. For example, you can use "mydogspot" or "jimswifejane." It adds more security to capitalize the first letters of the different words: "ballzonecart" becomes "BallZoneCart". Also, sheer length is superior to a shorter but random mix of numbers, letters and symbols.

2. Connect the first letters of a sentence.

Develop a password using the first letters of a sentence or phrase that means something to you like your national anthem or a slogan you have seen somewhere. "Don't shop for it, Argos it" would become "DsfiAi." 3. Come up with a pass phrase. Length can be a huge advantage to memorization. If your typing is fairly accurate, consider large phrases from a book, speech or movie, such as “It was a dark and stormy night!", “My fellow Americans!", or “Houston, we have a problem."

4. Turn letters into numbers. First think of a phrase, and type that phrase/name using the numbers located on the telephone number pad. The letters have now turned into numbers. Adding a random letter or symbol as well will increase the security of this password.

How about Nelson becoming N3lson. Or “TheFirstLady” becoming “TheF1r$tLady.”

5. Find your phone number or zip code on the keyboard. Look at the letters directly beneath it. Let's say you chose 1. The numbers directly beneath the 1 key are Q, A, and Z. Now, when you create your password, press the first policy is to accept most injured and orphaned wild animals that are native to Ohio. They do not handle deer, raccoons or coyotes. They also do not take dogs or cats, livestock, or domestic animals.

Foster or Sponsor Yes, you can be a foster family from two to seven weeks, even up to a year. However, you must keep the animal separate from your children and household pets.

How You Can Help, Too Nature's Nursery receives no tax dollars, United Way funding, or financial support from the Metroparks. Nature Nursery’s new Executive Director Candee Ellsworth reminds everyone that funding comes primarily through memberships and donations, “There are so many ways you can help-Kroger Rewards, Amazon Smile, and/or contribute from the agency’s wish list.”

Learn more at the next two open houses coming up on Aug.17 and Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Plan ahead to discover more about Nature's Nursery. E-mail natures-nursery.org.

Wildlife Rescue The organization does not list its physical address to avoid animals being dropped off.

Animals have very little chance of surviving when no one is there. The public is asked to call 419/877-0060 for directions and an appointment time if an animal needs to be dropped off.

Wild Ones Evolves The Toledo Chapter of Wild Ones serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan is now operating Wild Ones Oak Openings Region Chapter. This national not-for-profit organization with local chapters teaches the benefits of growing native wildflowers and plants. It highlights the globally threatened ecosystem, the Oak Openings region, which is an area known for migratory bird watching, the Maumee River, the Great Black Swamp and hotspot of biodiversity, for the Karner blue butterfly, lark sparrow, plains’ puccoon, lupine, prairie gentian, red baneberry, and the orange fringed orchid. Its goal is to help conserve Ohio’s rare plant occurrences, 1/3 of which are reported with 166 state-listed species. Wild Ones invites you to join in the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at TOPS' Nederhouser Community Hall. Information about outdoor activities that include field trips, native seed

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number that you chose, then press all of the letter keys that are directly beneath it. Do this with all of your numbers. Now all you have to remember are the numbers. So for 39503, your password is 3edc9ol5tgb0p3edc. This one is a bit complicated; I understand.

6. Take a word or phrase and remove the vowels from it. For example, "eat the cheeseburger" becomes "tthchsbrgr".

7. Use the current year and first three letters of the current month. Then add three letters from, say, your name. In this case, your password might read 2013mayBob. Next month, change it to 2013junBob. It's impossible to have the same password twice or to forget it.

8. Choose a favorite passage out of a book and use a word from the passage. For example, if your favorite book is "The Eye of the World" and your favorite passage is the second paragraph on page 168, use a word from that passage. You can use the word Draghkar. So you would put 2Draghkar168. 2 is the paragraph number and 168 is the page number.

9. Double the password without using a space. Just write the password twice without using a space and you'll be all done. Doubling the password will increase its strength, and it won't be any harder to remember than the original password. All you have to remember is that you doubled it.

If you want to remain safe on the Internet,

please do not use the same password for multiple websites. Once it is obtained, I would assume it can be used over and over thus hurting your security. The other thing to remember is to change your passwords on a regular basis. Perhaps every 60 days you can make a point to change each one as you find yourself visiting that page again. Pull out your notebook and #2 pencil, erase and put in the new one. It’s a whole new world out there. Be prepared or pay the price.

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Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT, Lourdes, and MCCC. E-mail any specific questions or comments to jwpctutor@gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419/318-9112. Public classes are listed on the website OhComputerTraining.com.

Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away.

Ohio State Extension personnel assist the Toledo Botanical Gardens staff and other outdoor lovers’ organizations to entertain curious kids like Lexi and Ireland as Metropark's Tammy Saunders shows Sarah Kneer's family how to make froggie noise makers in honor of Toledo's Frog City, USA at Nature’s Nursery’s fundraiser on June 1.

harvests, native garden installations, educational outreach, and topics such as invasive plant removal are available via the chapter’s E-mail newsletter, and www.facebook.com/wildonesoakopenings.

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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Rezoning Approved Sylvania Township trustees have approved the rezoning of a 40-acre property on Central Avenue for a proposed 214-unit apartment complex. The issue had raised concerns from area residents about the increase in traffic on what was described as a busy and dangerous stretch of Central, as well as the effect of the project on an area already prone to flooding.

Redwood Development Co., of Cleveland, was granted a change in zoning from agricultural to a residential planned unit development for most of the property. A portion of the land along Central, which had been zoned for commercial use, is now commercial planned unit development.

Redwood officials said there are no plans for any commercial use along that area.

The apartments, between Centennial and Crissey roads have been described as luxury and are expected to rent for about $1,300 per month. They are meant for people 55 years old and older and are designed with no steps, either in the units or as a means of entering or leaving them. All will have wide doorways and two-car garages. The change in zoning had been recommended for approval, unanimously by the Lucas County Plan Commission, and by a 3-2 vote by the Sylvania Township Zoning Commission.

The trustees' approval was by a 2-1 vote.

John Crandall and Neal Mahoney voted in favor of the change, while chairman John Jennewine voted against it. During the discussion of the matter, Jennewine had noted the real concerns residents had brought to meetings concerning the project. He noted concerns about traffic on Central Avenue saying that there had been five fatal accidents over six years within a mile of the proposed entrance to the development. He also said that the apartments are planned for "the heart of out worst flooding.”

Jennewine added that Redwood Development appeared to be a fine company, which built good projects and managed them well, but concerns were valid.

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George Oravecz, an engineer representing Redwood, noted that the development will have five aerated ponds, which will act as water retention ponds when rains hit the area.

He said Lucas County Engineers' office has agreed that the development will not add to flooding problems in the area. In addition to the ponds, he said, the 40-acre site will be graded in such a way the slope will keep water in the development and collect some from neighboring ground. He contended that rather than adding to flooding problems in the area, the apartment complex will act to alleviate it.

As to the traffic on Central Avenue, Oravecz said the builder has agreed to establish a right-turn deceleration lane for eastbound traffic and they will also establish a left-turn lane into the development for westbound traffic. Another concern of residents is the possibility of apartment dwellers using Marci Drive into their neighborhood as a cut-through adding to traffic in that residential area.

Oravecz said the entrance/exit to Marci Drive is necessitated as a secondary means to the apartments for emergency vehicles. He said the developer is willing to post it as oneway street for only emergency use or to put up a type of barrier, which would discourage motorists, but allow an emergency vehicle to enter without damage.

Developers intend to begin construction likely by the end of summer and said it is possible that all three phases of building can be completed as soon as nine months later.

Fire Department Review The draft report of the Fire Department Review was discussed at the meeting of the Sylvania Township trustees June 17 at 6 p.m.

Trustees have asked that any comments from township residents or entities be submitted by then for consideration in the discussion. The draft is a report on the current status and activities of the department and a look at options for its future. Budget projections show a need for additional revenue in 2016 and beyond. Trustees hope to get a clear picture of what the community wants the department to be in the future and then determine the economics necessary to achieve that. A number of organizations have been sent a copy of the report and it is available at www.sylvaniatownship.com. If a levy is sought, details must be submitted to the Lucas County Board of Elections by Aug. 6.

CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE Safety City Planned Sylvania Safety City is planned for the week of June 23 at Maplewood Elementary. This will be Sylvania Safety City’s 29th year and more than 5,080 students have attended Mayor Craig Stough over the years. This year, 183 Sylvania five-year-old children are registered, with graduation scheduled for Friday, June 27.

Sylvania children are our most important assets, and Sylvania’s version of Safety City helps to get them off to a safe start before they enter school. The children attend either a morning or an afternoon class for five days at Maplewood Elementary School. Important topics to be covered include: Memorization of name, address and telephone number Classroom skills Safely crossing the street Traffic signs and signals Seat belt safety Fire prevention Stop, Drop and Roll Stranger Danger School bus safety/short bus ride Bicycle safety and using a helmet Railroad crossings safety Safety around animals Water safety Medical emergencies and ambulances Hospitals A neighborhood of streets, sidewalks, signs, crosswalks, lights, etc., is set up to help practice safety. The children get to meet police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel and learn that those people are their friends and want to help them.

Thank you to all who plan to help make Safety City a great experience for our children, including all the teachers, police officers, firefighters and other personnel and volunteers who helped out. Also, our thanks to: the Sylvania Township Fire Department, the Sylvania Schools Transportation Division, the Lucas County Dog Warden, Norfolk-Southern Railroad/Operation Lifesaver and Engineer

Steve, Republic Services and Garbage Gus, the JCC/YMCA, and the Sylvania Schools for their assistance. Sylvania Safety City 2014 will be a better learning experience for the children because of all of you. And thank you to all the parents for entrusting your children to us and for supporting the program and attending the graduation ceremony.

Incidentally, another great program of the Sylvania Police Division is the Child Safety Seat Program. Sergeants Dani Miller and Stacey Pack have been trained and certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Since the program started in 2001, with the help of Dave White Chevrolet and Safe Kids of Greater Toledo, they have checked or installed over 2,000 child safety seats at a variety of events around town. On an average, nine out of 10 car seats were found to be improperly installed. If you would like to have a child safety seat checked, please contact the Sylvania Police Division at 419/885-8902 to set up an appointment, or look for them at upcoming community events.

If you have general questions regarding installation of child seats or child passenger safety laws in Ohio, visit www.sylvaniapolice.com, and look for the Children Safety Seat section under Community Affairs.

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Productivity is measured by transaction sides per agent. RE/MAX Preferred associates closed 2302 transactions sides (completed sale or purchase) in 2013 compared to 2024 in 2012.

“Our sales associates continue to outperform their peers in meeting the goals of their clients through a combination of expertise, hard work and advanced technology. In 2013 we added a digital contract and e-signature platform called dotLoop which enables our agents to be more efficient and deliver a higher level of client satisfaction,” owner John Mangas said.

His partner Kathy Kuyoth added, “Our professionals are the best in the business and continue to impress us with their dedication and

commitment to excellence. This ranking is especially impressive given that we continue to add brand new agents to our group and are able to bring them to a high level of productivity relatively quickly.”

Locally owned and managed RE/MAX® Preferred Associates started in 2002 and operates three locations in the greater Toledo area.

Serving the community with 85 licensed Realtors®, RE/MAX® Preferred Associates conducts several charity fund raising events each year to support local causes. Within the N.W. Ohio Multiple Listing Service provided by the TBR, RE/MAX® Preferred Associates is one of the leading agencies and through RE/MAX® has received National recognition as 2003 and 2010 BROKER/OWNERS OF THE YEAR and the 2010 RE/MAX® EAGLE AWARD for growth of business. *Rankings calculated by RE/MAX based on 2014 REAL Trends 500 data, citing 2013 transaction sides for the 500 largest participating U.S. brokerages. REAL Trends is the leading trends and research firm in the residential Real Estate industry.

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Real Estate | Auctioneers | Consultants

Vicki’s Home Care

Providing: • Home Health Care • Assisted Living Facility • Commercial/Residential Cleaning

We are not an agency. We are...

Caring Individuals!

A Reliable, Honest, Family Business!

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Bonded / Licensed / Insured

419-944-4780 Bus. 419-476-4341 Fax: 419-476-4194

4216 Harris Street Toledo, Ohio 43613

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SERVICES AFFORDABLE IN HOME TECH SERVICE On-site PC/Laptop Repair & Upgrades Virus Removal Data Recovery Private Tutoring References Available Call Dan @ (567) 297-0970 CINDY'S CLEANING SERVICES Too Busy to Clean your own Home or to Organize I'm the One that You Should Call Bi-Weekly • Weekly • Monthly Call 567-288-6625 for a Free Estimate References upon Request ELDER HOME CARE Provided safely with respect and compassion by a mature licensed therapist.

Experienced/references.

Call Beth at 419/829-5942 or 419/345-5378 HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753 ONE CALL HOME REPAIRS/REMODELING FROM CHANGING A LIGHT SWITCH TO TOTAL REMODELING 419/205-9600 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

REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE SPACE FOR LEASE Sylvania Area - 5425 Schultz Drive Off Alexis 1800 sf warehouse w/OH door (near expressway) 419/344-0275

It’s time for GARAGE SALES ADS Buy Local ~ Sell Local CONVENIENT ~ INEXPENSIVE ~ EASY $7 - first 20 words • 35¢ ea. additional word Box/picture/logo: $5 419/824-0100 or email us at graphics.sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER Thorough and reliable. Available every Wednesdays. Have over 20 years experience.

References available on request.

Call Susan at 419-841-2636.

HARRIS LANDSCAPING Landscaping, trimming, stump grinding, and ornamental pruning.

Spring Specials for Liquid Feeding 419/276-1267 CLEANING SERVICES PROVIDED More than 20 years experience providing high quality performance with a conscientious attitude.

Goal oriented to dependability & thoroughness.

References provided upon request.

Please call Tammy @ 419/882-8258.

PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps Tom’s Pest Control - Holland, OH 419/868-8700 www.citytermiteandpest.com PAINTING - WALLPAPERING - PAPER REMOVAL BG PAINT & WALLPAPER SINCE 1986 Wallpaper removal, wall repair, borders, murals.

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Brian 419/474-7323 TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING Garage cleanouts & basements Call Alan at 419/276-1267

GARAGE SALES BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Thursday June 26, 9 am - 7 pm Friday June 27, 9 am - 3 pm Friday is also $3.00 bag day

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STNA NEEDED FOR HOME BOUND Needs experience with wheel chair transitions.

Near Lourdes College.

Call with registration number and three references.

419/882-6928 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK is seeking applicants for several positions at new Sylvania Banking Center.

For a description of duties and qualifications please visit www.fm-bank.com or apply in person at 620 Clyde’s Way, Archbold OH 43502.

Respond only if your background matches our requirements and duties listed. Please email or mail resume, professional reference list and a letter outlining your qualifications. Refer to: job # C 050914 for a Commercial Banker; C 051014 for Customer Service Representative; C 051114 for Teller Supervisor; C 051214 for full time teller or C 051314 for part time teller. Email to HumanResources@fm-bank.com or mail Attn: Human Resource Department, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Box 216 Archbold OH 43502.

Resumes must be received by June 23, 2014. F&M Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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HELP WANTED Local, well established Insurance Agency is looking for a fulltime CSR/Support Staff member. Job duties include, but not limited to: answering phones, filing, customer payments and general staff support.

Applicant must be a well organized multitasker.

Computer skills desired, office skills a plus. Must be energetic, a self starter and attention to detail is paramount.

Please email resumes to bjfuller@fullerandsonsins.com 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

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Happy Trails 10th annual 5K Walk/Run Benefits Metroparksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trails

L-R: Trisha Wolkins, Lindsay Griffin and Amanda Griffin get ready to participate in the Happy Trails 5K event.

Evan Gaynor was the first runner to cross the finish line.

Tom Cole visited with a famous Toledoan at the event.

The Kiprotich family cheered on the runners and walkers at the 10th annual Happy Trails event.

Minela Causevic and Gizmo of the Imagination Station, greeted runners at the event held on June 14.

Kim Baer and son Justin, age 12 and a student at McCord Jr. High, enjoyed participating in the event.

Bud Parker, Metroparks bike patrol volunteer and substitute teacher for Sylvania Northview and Southview High School, assisted guests at the event.

Brooke Tullis was the first woman to cross the finish line. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;by Mary Helen Darah