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April 4 - 17, 2017 • Vol. 21, No. 24 • sylvaniaadvantage.com

City Council Approves Sylvania Library Expansion

Sylvania Community to be ‘Bookended’ by Modern Libraries

An enthusiastic Sylvania City Council approved a request by the Toledo Lucas County Public Library to amend the building’s special use permit, allowing for the expansion and renovation of the Sylvania Branch Library.

The 18,170-square-foot Monroe Street building was constructed in the 1950s and has not had a major update since 1989.

The expansion will add 4,090-square-feet, bringing the total square footage to 22,260. The design will focus on improving the entry-way experience, create a highly engaging and interactive children’s area, and add a glassed enclosure with fireplace to the back of the building. Overall renovations will update and expand the meeting spaces, create flexible study rooms, add a makerspace, technology and business center, and introduce a laptop bar, and vending café. The collection size will not change, though efforts will be made to improve visibility, access, and popular material displays.

“We pay a great deal of attention to how Sylvania customers use this library and our intention is to enhance their experience and improve upon how they already use this space,” said Clyde Scoles, director of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, adding “each of our library locations is unique, and we’re very conscientious of maintaining these identities. In every way, this expansion and renovation will reflect a balance of modern and traditional.”

Council member Mark Luetke complimented the Library for listening to public comment and praised the design and its use of space, while Councilman Doug Haynam spoke of his appreciation for the Library’s presence in Sylvania – both the addition of the King Road Branch and the remodeling of the Sylvania Branch – calling the Library a “visionary in the community and a proponent of community health and quality of life.”

The exterior is meant to be a modern complement to the traditional brick and archway aesthetics of the downtown Sylvania area, with the glass additions creating a naturally bright, light-filled interior space inviting people walking or driving to see what’s happening inside.

“The city is very excited about having two libraries in the community – one near each high school,” said Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough. “We’re very fortunate.”

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COMMUNITY CONGRATULATIONS EVENTS

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Alateen Meeting An Alateen meeting for children and teens ages eight and up who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use is held on Sunday nights from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Call 419-537-7500 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 - 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. Contact Marie Ready at 800-272-3900 or mready@alz.org.

Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer aquatic exercise for survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. It is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo.

Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group Dance Class Toledo Ballroom offers a weekly Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group dance class for adults every Thursday night from 7-8 p.m.

Class admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple. No registration or partner needed to join in on the fun. For information, visit toledoballroom.com or call 419-690-3897.

Beginner Tai Chi Classes (Starts April 4) Beginner Tai Chi classes are held from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at The Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Tai Chi classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength.

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

Friday Fish Fry, 4:30-7 p.m.

Joseph W. Diehn American Legion 5580 Centennial Rd. 419-882-9080 All you can eat every Friday ending April 14. Joseph W. Diehn American Legion, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania.

Friday Fish Fry, 4:30-7 p.m.

St. George Orthodox Cathedral 3754 Woodley Rd. Enjoy fish, fries, cole slaw, mac & cheese, roll with butter and dessert for $8 for adults

and $6 for children 12 years and under Friday, March 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Impact Fitness (Formerly Elevate Nutrition) Impact Fitness (formerly known as Elevate) offers Zumba, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Cardio Drumming, Impact (high intensity), Impact Dance and much more. Check out their Facebook page or call for schedule and hours.

419-517-7080.

Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. in the volunteer office. Contact Stoney at 734-635-1392, email stoney1g@aol.com or visit foodaddicts.org.

God Works!

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

Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Weekly Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45–1 a.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. Playdates and an Executive Mommas’ group for working mothers is offered. For information, visit motherscenter.net or connect with them on Facebook.

Nar-Anon A 12 Step Program for families and friends of addicts, meets on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at Unity of Toledo, 3535 Executive Pkwy., and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Ln. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org.

Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Call 419-885-4421.

Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6.30 p.m. at the second floor, Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For more information, call Roger Augustyniak at 419-346-2753 or Tom Maidment at 419-490-4690.

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Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. 419882-0048.

T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meets the first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734-847-6366.

TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet

at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Road. Meetings are held Mondays from 910:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

The Toledo Area Genealogy Society Meets from 7 - 9 p.m. the second Monday of the month through June in Wright Hall at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit rootsweb.ancestry.com/~toags/ for more information.

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

LUNCH is served from 11:30-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62; Make reservation by noon the day before.

TUESDAY EVENING DINNER served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session; Open Gym: open when classes are not in session Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly; Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly; Woodcarvers: Tue, 4-7 Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 04/5

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Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly,* Health Fair: 10-1, FREE and open to 55+ Spanish Club: 1:30-3, monthly Estate Review: 2nd Friday, 10-12noon, 1:1 free consultation Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, weekly Blood Pressure Clinic: 11-12:30 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, 10-11, bring your own supplies!

Legal Outreach: by appt., monthly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies!

Current Events Discussion Group: 2nd & 4th Tue 3-4:30, monthly Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly,* Cinema Studies: 5:30, call for details Intro to Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7,* Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Duplicate Bridge: 1-4, weekly Party Bridge: 1-3:30, weekly CLOSED/HOLIDAY Jazzercise: Mon Wed & Fri 9-10, Tue 8:30-9:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly,* Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly,* Medicare & You: 5:30-6:30,

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monthly Kingston of Sylvania: 5:30, call for details Intro to Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7,* Knitting/Crocheting: Wed 9-11, Fri 2-4, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Movie Day: 3rd Wed. 1-3, please RSVP, monthly Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly,* Book Review Group: Thu 2-3, monthly Poker: Thu 12-4, weekly Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* BP Clinic: Alt. Mon 11-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly,* Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri 12:302:30 Art Studio: Tue & Fri 9-11, weekly,* Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, 10-11, bring your own supplies!

Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly,* Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly,* “Faces of Jesus” 5:30, w/ Chris Rilling Intro to Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7,* AARP Smart Driver, preregistration required

*Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter.

Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave. • Sylvania, Ohio 43560

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Locations Franciscan Center, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania Olander Park (Nederhouser and Gorman), 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. To register, 419-8828313, ext. 1013 or programs@olanderpark.com olanderpark.com Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central, Berkey metroparkstoledo.com Sylvania Libraries 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-2089 3900 King Rd., King Branch 419-259-5380 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo toledomuseum.org Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo toledozoo.org Valentine Theatre 410 Adams St., Toledo valentinetheatre.com Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Manor House) 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo metroparkstoledo.com

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•Through June 4 Framing Fame: 19th & 20th Century Celebrity Photography, Toledo Museum of Art, Gallery 18 Through approximately 55 works from the Toledo Museum of Art’s extensive collection of works on paper, this exhibition charts the increasing proliferation of celebrity portrait photography and its popularity throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.Free admission.

•April 5 What Do I Do With All These Photos? 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sylvania Library Are you overwhelmed by the number of photos you have? Need guidance on how to sort and organize or digitize your memories? Professional organizer Karen Lucas will share ideas for what to do with those photos, as well as rethinking photo albums and what to display in photo frames.

Plus, she’ll speak to storing digital photos in the cloud.

Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m.

The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call 419-531-7600 for details.

History Lecture - The Battle of Fallen Timbers, 7 p.m.

Monclova Community Center 8115 Monclova Rd. Dave Westrick will talk about the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the new visitor center that recently opened. Historians rank the Battle of Fallen Timbers as one of the most important battles in U.S. history.

Author Jennifer Teege, 7 p.m.

Franciscan Center Author discovered a Nazi family past.

•April 6-8, 7:30 p.m.

April 9, 2:30 p.m.

‘Legally Blonde’ Southview High School 7225 Sylvania Ave. Southview spring musical showtix4u.com

•April 6 Intro to Hoopla for Android and iPad, 2-3 p.m.

Sylvania Library Learn how to use Hoopla to stream movies, television shows, music and more on your

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | | FIRST APRIL 2017 | 3A Kindle Fire, Android, or iPad. For iPads, make sure to bring your Apple ID and password, email address with password, and library card information. For Android systems, just bring your library card and email address with password. First time attendees can arrive 15 minutes early to have their device set up by a librarian or ask questions. Registration is required.

SCAT Town Hall, 7-8:30 p.m.

Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave. ‘Clear the Air.’ Dispel the seven most common myths about marijuana with guest speaker Ty Sells.

•April 6, 27 ACT/SAT Testing Resources for Teens, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sylvania Library Are you a high school student who is getting ready to take the ACT or SAT test in 20162017? Attend one of the classes in our new program, Learning Express Library: ACT/SAT Testing Resources for Teens. Call 419-882-2089 for more details. Registration necessary.

•April 7 First Friday Red Bird Art Walk, 5-8 p.m.

Downtown Sylvania Glow in the dark Easter egg hunt, 7:30 p.m.

Burnham Park, Sylvania

Open to the public. Presented by Sylvania First United Methodist Church Sr. Gretchen’s Annual Easter Bake Sale, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Regina Conference Room 6832 Convent Blvd.

The Bake Sale will feature assorted Easter candies for baskets, Easter frosted cut-outs and other cookies, Polish coffee cakes, breads with and without nuts, fudge, heavenly hash, clusters, dipped marshmallow bunny pops, specialty gift platters and a raffle. For more information visit sistersosf.org or email Sr. Gretchen at gfaerber@sistersosf.org.

Toledo Astronomical Association, 7:30 p.m.

University of Toledo McMaster Hall David Gerdes, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics and Professor of Astronomy, University of Michigan will give a presentation entitled The Coolest Place in the Solar System: New Worlds Beyond Neptune and the Hunt for Planet Nine. For more information, contact Frank S. Merritt, frank.merritt@utoledo.edu, 419-535-8775, or visit toledoastronomy.org.

•April 8 Teen Art: Reclaim the Teen Zone! 1-3 p.m.

Sylvania Library Showcase your art, collages, poetry, or song lyrics. We’ll provide you with an 8 x 11 poster and all the art supplies you need to claim your space on the walls in the

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Sylvania Teen Zone. Add signature to your art, or post it anonymously. Registration.

Easter Eggs-Travaganza, 9-11 a.m.

Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St. Games, crafts, face painting, snacks, egg hunt. Open to the public.

Free Garage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-noon McCord Road Christian Church gym 4765 McCord Rd.

•April 10, 17, 24 Sit! Stay! Read! 7-8 p.m.

Sylvania Library Books and dogs... what a great combination. Register once for a weekly 15minute session to practice your reading and make a new friend. You’ll be improving your reading skills while reading to a gentle, friendly, therapy dog. Come in or call to register.

•April 10 Leaf and brush pickup Sylvania Township. One day only.

Spy Drop-In during library hours Sylvania Library I spy with my eye ... something fun at the Library! Join us all this week and celebrate National Library Week with a good ‘eye’ and a great treat.

Look Good Feel Better, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

ProMedica Flower Hospital 5200 Harroun Rd. ProMedica Cancer Institute is hosting Look Good Feel Better, a free program from the American Cancer Society designed for women dealing with hair and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. You will learn specific techniques to help make the most of your appearance while undergoing treatment. You will also take home a makeup package valued at $200. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 1-800-227-2345.

•April 11, 17, 26 ProMedica Surgical Weight Loss Seminar, 6-8 p.m.

ProMedica Health and Wellness Center 5700 Monroe St. ProMedica Weight Loss Surgery invites you to attend a free surgical weight loss seminar.

Our program provides surgical weight-loss options for adults facing severe obesity and related health issues like diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Register online at promedica.org/bariatricseminar or call 419-291-6777.

•April 12 Intro to eBooks for iPad, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sylvania Library Learn how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks on your iPad. Make sure to bring your Apple ID and password, email address, and library card information. First time attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to have their iPads set up by a librarian. Registration is required.

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National Healthcare Decisions Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Heartland at ProMedica parking lot 5360 Harroun Rd. Are you seeking information to make informed healthcare decisions? ProMedica Hospice, Goerlich Center and Heartland at ProMedica invite you to stop by for advanced care planning including information,

RID YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OF STRAY DOGS & CATS! Learn to play the Great Highland Bagpipes!

Questions? Pipe Major Dick Reder,

419-841-4527

Caution: This activity may cause rashes, headaches, & indigestion to your neighbors.

Individual results may vary, but it’s great fun!

No prescription needed.

education and appropriate forms.

Refreshments will be provided. Advanced care planning allows everyone, 18 years and older, to elect someone to make healthcare decisions in the event we are unable to make our needs known. Call Kelly at 419-8248840 for more information.

The Sound of Silents: The Passion of Joan of Arc, 7 p.m.

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle With its stunning camera work and striking compositions, Carl Theodor Dreyer’s 1928 silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc will be featured with live musical accompaniment.

The Sound of Silents series is free for members and $5 for nonmembers; tickets available for purchase via eventbrite.com.

Advanced Care Planning, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Heartland at ProMedica, on the campus of Flower Hospital For more information, call Sarah Best, 419-540-6000.

Birds, Bees & Butterflies 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Flower Hospital Guild Gift Shop 5200 Harroun Rd. Learn how to attract and nurture nature in your backyard with a presentation by Wildwood Metropark staff. Seating is limited. RSVP 419-824-1309.

•April 14 Women’s Connection West Luncheon, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Sylvania’s Own Community Credit Union Join now. All members are part owners!

If you live, work, go to school or volunteer in the Sylvania area, you can become a member. Visit our web site for complete banking services or stop by and see us.

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Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. ‘Create Your Story in a Locket’ is the theme of the luncheon featuring Lorna Cervantes of Origami Owl Jewelry. Vocalist Skip Jacobs will entertain. The speaker is Judy Scarfenberg of Murrieta, Calif., and her topic is ‘Rising Above Challenges with a Joyful Heart.’ The cost is $13. Reservations

by April 10 by calling Julie at 419-4669701 or by email at sjpereus@att.net.

•April 15 Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. - noon Sylvania Church 5143 Whiteford Rd. Pancake breakfast from 10-10:45 a.m.; Puppet Show 10:45-11 a.m.; Easter Egg Hunt for kids 9 and under at 11 a.m.

17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Olander Park, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon.

Epic Teen Movie Club: Jurassic World, 1-3 p.m.

Sylvania Library Who doesn’t love a good movie and popcorn with friends? This is a movie club just for teens. Popcorn and soda will be provided. Movies are rated PG-13; parent attendance required for children under 13.

•April 16 Jerry Garcia Concert, 10-11:15 a.m.

New Creation Community Church 7140 Sylvania Ave. 419-472-9109 Jerry Garcia will present a concert of gospel music at the Easter Sunday service at New Community Creation Community Church. To hear his music visit http://jlgministries.net/.

The event is free and open to the public.

•April 19 Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m.

The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call 419-531-7600 for details.

•April 20 Young STEAM Club, 4-5 p.m.

Sylvania Library This is not your ordinary kids program! We emphasize STEAM: science, technology,

Your Go-To Event:

engineering, art and math. Every third Thursday of each month, come enjoy an hour of fun projects for the curious-minded, grades 1-5. Registration is required.

•April 21-22 Spring Attic Treasures Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. For more information, call 734-856-2921.

•April 21 Alarm Will Sound performs John Luther Adams’ 10,000 Birds, dusk Toledo Museum of Arts grounds Alarm Will Sound is a new music band committed to innovative performances and recordings of contemporary compositions.

They will perform 10,000 Birds, a work commissioned from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams.

Make and Take Memory Wire Bracelet All Good Things, 1-3 p.m.

6832 Convent $10. Call 419-824-3794.

•April 22 Retail for Rescues, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church 7800 Erie St. Pet Blessings will be held at noon and 2 p.m. Paws and Whiskers, Toledo’s only allfeline, no kill facility, will also be setting up a Cool Cat Corner. GRRR, Golden Retriever Rescue Resource, will be coming from Waterville with their rescued purebreds and mixes for some support. GRRR needs volunteers, foster homes, and monetary donations as well. Several retailers will also be setting up booths and creating special sales to support local rescues.

•April 23 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon

•April 24-30 Medical Fitness Week, 5 a.m.-10 p.m.

ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club 2865 N. Reynolds Rd. Celebrate the 13th annual Medical Fitness Association’s Medical Fitness Week. Get one step closer to your fitness goal by participating in the challenges and activities throughout the week. There are guest passes available for nonmembers. For more information, call 419-539-0235.

Senior Center Health Fair

Downtown Sylvania

TOMASE DENTAL CARE

Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority!

Accepting new patients!

Dianne Jagielski leads a class in Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health held at Sylvania Senior Center.

DR. TOMASE AND TEAM Call Dr. Timothy Tomase for a variety of treatment options to restore your smile to health, comfort and beauty.

7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township 419.474.5858 • www.drtomase.com

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he Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 Sylvania Ave., will hold its annual spring “Here’s to Your Health” fair, Thursday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be 22 vendors from the community who will be presenting current health information to keep area seniors

(55+) educated and informed. Various partners will provide medical assessments, and local senior housing providers will offer information. In addition, there will be door prizes. Homemade soup provided by Cindy from Ida’s Catering is a new feature this year. All seniors are welcome.

BUSINESS NEWS

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Ribbon cut to open new Yark BMW dealership Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber offered a cry to begin the ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening the new Yark BMW dealership at 7600 W. Central Ave. “Our business continues to grow,” noted Yark Automotive President John Yark. "And, we needed more showroom space to display the BMW line.

The new building reflects the BMW concept and features a large open showroom area, an upscale retail center and comfortable

customer-friendly waiting area adjacent to the service area. “We are in the first wave of dealers to build this new style facility.”

Rudolph/Libbe was the general contractor and worked with Coger-Shambarger Architects to complete the 34,000-squarefoot facility. GEM Inc. provided the HVAC and plumbing. The front half of the building is a conventional steel, masonry, EIFS and glass facility. The back half, which includes the service area, is a Varco-Pruden pre-

ProMedica President and CEO Randy Oostra has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of “100 Great Healthcare Leaders to Know in 2017.” The publication compiled the list to highlight exemplary leaders of healthcare providers, government agencies, insurers and companies with successful track records leading their organizations.

As CEO of ProMedica, Oostra leads a mission-driven, nonprofit healthcare network with more than 15,000 employees and 2,300 physicians serving 4.7 million patients annually throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Under his leadership, ProMedica has earned the nation’s most prestigious recognitions for clinical excellence. Highlights include: · 2017 America’s 100 Best Hospitals, Healthgrades–ProMedica Toledo Hospital · 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, Truven Health Analytics 2016–ProMedica Toledo Hospital · Comprehensive Stroke Center, The Joint Commission and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

(First in Toledo) – ProMedica Toledo Hospital · 2017 Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence, Healthgrades – ProMedica Flower Hospital · 2016 Patient Safety Excellence Award, Healthgrades – ProMedica Herrick Hospital · Silver Commitment to Excellence Award, The Partnership for Excellence – ProMedica Memorial Hospital · 2017 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, Healthgrades – ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, Division of ProMedica Toledo Hospital · 2016 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, Healthgrades – ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital · 2016 Guardian of Excellence Award®, Press Ganey – ProMedica Defiance Regional and Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospitals The full list of “100 Great Healthcare Leaders to Know” can be viewed here.

For more information about ProMedica, visit promedica.org.

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engineered steel building. Exterior insulation and finish system is a general class of nonload bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system.

“Our original dealership will continue to house the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge line and serve as the pre-owned vehicle headquarters," he said. “We considered expanding that location but we did not want our customers to experience that inconvenience.”

Yark explained that the dealership now has seven locations, six on West Central Avenue

and one in Maumee. The company offers Alfa Romeo, Fiat, BMW, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles. As a full-service automotive dealership, Yark also has eight pre-owned vehicle lots, a body shop and a car rental company. The dealership offers car repair services, auto parts sales, car loans and lease financing.

The company was founded by Jim Yark in 1981 and has grown from 50 employees to a staff of 450 people. Yark has offered BMW vehicles since 1986.

Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber, Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Sprott and Chairman Jeff Boersma along with chamber members join President John Yark, Vice President Doug Kearns and General Manager D.J. Yark to cut the ribbon to officially open the new dealership.

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Amazing Smiles Orthodontics can be found at Timberstone Plaza commitment to treatment quality, success, and experience is second to none,” he promised. “I really enjoy my patients of all ages, and it is rewarding to see how what I do can make a difference for people.”

Dr. Hwang also sees patients in his Swanton and Michigan offices. He is licensed to practice orthodontics in Ohio and

Michigan. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and Michigan Association of Orthodontists.

In his spare time, he plays an acoustic and an electric guitar iharuba, featuring 60s, 70s and 80s music.

A sample of the MyShowNTell software use.

MyShowNTell, a self-publishing software developed by Phil Cox of the Sylvania-based Techtol Imaging LLC, offers people of all ages the opportunity to create and share presentations.

Cox calls digital MyShowNTell, “A revolutionary concept that should prove to be fun, informative, useful and educational for students, teachers, family members and business owners. This

software can be used by people of all ages and is ideal for creating a large variety of presentations, from family albums to personal portfolios to company reports.”

Cox added, “Authors can easily share MyShowNTell presentations with others locally and even nationwide. They can embellish each MyShowNTell with audios, videos, photo galleries, quizzes, puzzles, internet links and much more. It can be as simple as a few photo pages or as complex as hundreds of files.”

Training sessions for the software with between 15 to 20 participants will be held in the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library’s new makerspace in Blissfield on Saturday, April 8, at 1 p.m. and Thursdays, April 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. Participants may come to one or all sessions and will need to have digital photos to create their own interactive MyShowNTell presentation.

Cox will be available during the training sessions at the library to consult about individual projects. Additional training sessions will be scheduled depending on demand.

Email marierrta@blissfieldlibrary.org or phil@myshowntell.com for more information or to register.

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Paul Hwang in his Amazing Smiles Orthodontics office on West Sylvania Avenue.

Orthodontist Paul Hwang relocated his Bright complementary colors frame the practice, Amazing Smiles Orthodontics, to a eight dental chairs and work stations 2,650 square-foot suite at 7619 W. Sylvania offering an upbeat and patient-friendly Ave. in the Timberstone Plaza a year ago. environment. Dr. Hwang and his staff of Dr. Hwang, who was born in South Korea eight see children and adult patients on and also lived in South Africa, immigrated to Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays the United States when he was 14. He from 8 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 10 graduated from Calvin College and the a.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Hwang also sees patients University of Michigan dental school. one Saturday a month from 8:30 a.m. to 1 Following his residency in orthodontics and p.m. and one Monday a month from 8 a.m. pediatric dentistry at the University of to 6 p.m.

Michigan, he worked in a large dental According to Dr. Hwang, while operation in the area for three years until he orthodontics is service-based, it is part of acquired an orthodontic practice in Swanton health care. “In addition to its cosmetic and Sylvania in 2010. aspect, form does follow function and “We needed the space to accommodate proper alignment can maximize the my growing practice,” he said. “We created a longevity of teeth.” very modern office to provide the highest Dr. Hwang’s motto is, “What you see is level of orthodontic care validated by what you get.” He values the well-being of his science.” patients as his highest priority. “My

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Dry Eye Clinic opened in Personal Eyecare’s Mayberry office

Roxanna Potter O.D., F.A.A.G. of Personal Eyecare has opened a dry eye clinic in her Mayberry Square office.

“I talk about ‘dry eye’ every day,” said Potter.

“Many of my patients come into the office for other reasons but mention they are experiencing at least one of the uncomfortable or annoying symptoms associated with dry eyes, and we never have the time to explore the condition. I felt we were missing an opportunity to dig deep and discuss treatment options.

Potter continued, “This is an underdiagnosed and under-treated condition that 30 million people of all ages suffer from. After a year or more of research, Dr. Potter decided to designate one afternoon a week to focus on the dry eye condition in a section of her practice dedicated to performing advanced dry eye care procedures. Beginning April 5, Dr. Potter will spend her Wednesday afternoons talking with

patients specifically about dry eye in the new Center for Dry Eye and Tear Film Dysfunction.

Dr. Potter explained that healthy tears are required for good vision and to prevent eye irritation. “Tears form a protective layer across the surface of the eyes, blocking and flushing out wind, dust, bacteria, allergens and other irritants,” she said. “This tear film forms a smooth, clear layer for light to enter the eye with each blink. When that tear film is disturbed, the eyes can become blurry and irritated. There are many types of dry eye depending on what part of the tear film is deficient or dysfunctional.

“Now we have better ways to treat dry eyes,” she added. “We will have the time to sort through the different types of dry eye and look at all the factors in each case. We can then explore the best course of treatment.”

Some of the factors could include the saltiness of tears, the function and structure of

the oil glands located in the eyelids, the blink rates and much more. She has a four-step process that includes cleaning the eyelids and lashes, unblocking oil glands, moisturizing the eyes and reducing inflammation.

Dr. Potter has added the BlephEx, an inoffice procedure that removes dead cells, debris and bacterial residue from the patient’s eyes to allow for a cleaner, healthier environment for tear production and flow. A second treatment, EyeXpress, helps improve the function of glands found throughout both the upper and lower eyelids that are supposed to secrete a thin, clear oil into tears. This treatment helps to facilitate the flow of tear-stabilizing oil and relieve blockages. These procedures, along with new products for home use and prescription drug therapies, offer more options for even the

most severe dry eye cases.

In addition, Dr. Potter encourages patients suffering from dry eye disease to improve their diet, quit smoking, drink plenty of water, monitor home humidity levels, limit computer and other digital device use or take frequent breaks and remove all make-up before bed.

More information about the Center for Dry Eye and Tear Film Dysfunction can be found on the Personal Eyecare website at personaleyecare.com.

Personal Eyecare is located at 8254 Mayberry Square N. In addition to the Dry Eye Clinic on Wednesday afternoons, Dr. Potter sees patients by appointment on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m.

Library Deputy Director honored

Jason Kucsma Toledo Lucas County Public Library Deputy Director, Jason Kucsma, has been named one of Library Journal’s 2017 Movers & Shakers for his transformative work as a Change Agent. Now in its 16th year, LJ’s Movers & Shakers honors leaders from libraries of all types and sizes across the field whose work is changing the face of libraries and the communities they engage and impact everywhere. As a true change agent, Kucsma’s colleagues will be the first to tell about his exceptional work at TLCPL, from technical advancements to a facilities master plan to a collaborative approach, as well as a commitment to bringing about positive change, both for the communities TLCPL serves and for the dedicated employees.

His colleagues will also attest that Kucsma possesses an undeniable “spark.” His work is practical, memorable, and he creates an accountable impact. They say that what shines through this work and elevates it and separates him, is his care and thoughtfulness.

There is genuine human interest and compassion driving his vision, backed up with the know-how and skill to bring it to life with a deceptive ease. They are proud to have him on their team and in their community.

Kucsma has an MA in Information Resources and Library Science from University of Arizona, 2007; and an MA in American Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University, 1999.

When Kucsma arrived in February 2015 at Toledo Lucas County Public Library as deputy director, he already had six years under his belt repositioning the Metro New York Library Council. One of his first goals at TLCPL was to work with the library's public service administrators to formulate a strategic plan. The library's prior plan had recently expired, and Kucsma knew they

“needed a road map for change.” But, said Kucsma, “From day one, we made the conscious decision to break from the mold of the typical library strategic planning process, [i.e.], choose an objective from column A, choose a tactic from column B, repeat....”

The leadership’s desire to serve their community better is reflected in the current plan. Over the seven months it took to develop, the TLCPL team worked with hundreds of community stakeholders, the general public, and more than 300 staff members. They posted a survey online to gather information from patrons and provided an email link so people could send thoughts and questions.

The hard work paid off. As Kucsma said, “We now have a plan that we-and our communities-own.”

The crux of it boils down to three main areas, explained Kucsma, “Supporting essential literacies (reading, financial, digital, health and wellness, etc.), increasing our community engagement, and fostering a culture of innovation and leadership.” He added, “We are in the early stages of a systemwide shift, ramping up an internal system for aggregating, visualizing, and remixing our data to make informed decisions about how we best put public funds to use.”

Kucsma also revamped the internal professional culture. That encompassed providing staff with training opportunities, including customer training; enhancing internal communications; restructuring and aligning staff selection and appraisal with plan objectives.

20 Under 40 adds new sponsors

Two organizations recently joined 20 Under 40 sponsors Eastman & Smith LTD., Plante Moran, Fifth Third Bank and The Andersons as additional sponsors of the 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition Program that recognizes young, dynamic leaders in the region under the age of 40. The University of Toledo Alumni Association and Sauder Woodworking Co. were recruited by the current sponsors.

The 20 Under 40 program focuses on individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers and/or as volunteers in their community. It is intended that the program will further motivate young leaders in our area. The 22nd Anniversary Recognition Program will take place at the Valentine Theatre on Sept. 28, 2017. Nominations are accepted at 20under40toledo.com.

Roxanna Potter O.D., F.A.A.G. of Personal Eyecare, has opened a dry eye clinic in her Mayberry Square office.

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Sylvania Rotary celebrates 64 years of service to the community

Sylvania Rotary President Lori Cannon with longtime member Bruce Alcock at the annual founders day.

BY DAVID WALKER

On March 2, Sylvania Rotary members celebrated founders day during the regular weekly meeting at Mancy’s Italian Restaurant.

The longest active member is Bruce Alcock, who joined in 1959 and served as president in 1968. He is the all-time champion for pancake ticket sales and he holds the record for most guests and sponsorship of new members. As a retired banker, he invited all his customers to lunch

as his guests and asked them to become members.

This past year was another of giving time and resources. Sylvania Recreation District received $5,000 and another $5,000 was committed for a shelter in Harroun Park.

Andrew Timothy was recognized for his numerous years as chairman of the Race for the Cure water station, while Scott Coolman received accolades for being longest chairman of the annual pancake supper. Rotarian Mel Honig, international chairman, has now opened Rotary’s 17th education center in Central America. Other centers are in Mexico, Belize and Jamaica. Charlie Richman reported the STRIVE program is active at both Northview and Southview high schools, offering students advice, guidance and scholarship for graduating and setting goals for secondary education. Ten Mile Creek has been tested by Sylvania Rotarians under leadership of Stephanie White.

The current Rotary Club board includes President Lori Cannon, President-elect Scott Coolman, Treasurer Gregg Schwartz, Secretary Jan Watkins and members Benton Cole, Tom Cline, Beth Charvat, Alicia Yoxthimer, Dick Balhoff, Patty Hicks, Mel Honig, Dave Puckett, Bill Sanford, Steve Swaggerty, Stephanie White and Russ Wood.

Current Foundation Board members are Russ Wood, Lori Cannon, Dick Balhoff, Claudia Handwork, Craig Stough, Doug Welch, Claire Proctor, John Zechman, Raj Kanwal, Charlie Richmond, Beth Charvat, Baron Black and Alicia Yoxthimer.

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Antivirus Protection

When you install Windows 10, you’ll have an antivirus program already running.

Windows Defender built-in to comes Windows 10, and automatically scans Janis Weber programs you open, downloads new definitions from Windows Update, and provides an interface you can use for in-depth scans. Windows Defender has a lot of advantages. It’s built-in, won’t harass you with pop-ups and requests for money, and is lighter than some competing antivirus solutions. It won’t attempt to take your browsing data and make money from it, as some free antivirus programs have started doing in an attempt to make a profit.

Windows Defender will automatically disable itself when you install a third-party antivirus, and then re-enable itself again if you ever uninstall that third-party antivirus. It’s designed to get out of the way. So, if you are running the free Avast or AVG, Defender will not operate.

The free Avast with the new update may actually harm your windows 10. It currently is not designed to function at its best on this operating system. May I suggest that if you are running Avast today on Windows 10 that you uninstall it and activate Windows Defender which is a light-weight software. Remember, whatever antivirus you choose, it won’t provide complete protection. If you download and run harmful programs, you’re going to end up in trouble at some point. Good security hygiene is just as important, if not more important, than running antivirus, so don’t use it as an excuse to be irresponsible. The best paid-for antivirus currently is Kapersky ($60 annual) followed by BitDefender ($50 annual).

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Antivirus is important, but these days, it’s almost more important that you use a good anti-exploit program to protect your web browser and plug-ins, which are the most targeted by attackers. Malwarebytes is the program I recommend. Malwarebytes is an important security program for any computer user to have installed on their computer. It is light-weight, fast, and best of all, excellent at removing the latest infections that may be in the wild. Malwarebytes is updated numerous times throughout the day, which allows you to stay protected from threats as they come out.

One of the best parts of the program is that not only will it scan your computer free, but it will also remove any malware it finds at no cost to you either.

If you want to increase your protection from

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new viruses, then you can pay to activate the program to enable real-time protection and other features. The real-time protection module will block infections as they are created or run from your computer. The real-time protection module will also block access to known malware distribution sites in order to protect you from web sites that may be trying to redirect you to known malware sites. Last, but not least, the paid version will also allow you to schedule when you want the program to update its definitions. This will enable you to have the latest updates available whenever you scan your computer with the program.

Regardless of whether or not you pay to activate Malwarebytes, we suggest that you install this program on your computer and perform a routine scan with it at least once a week. This will assure you that your computer is being secured from some the newest infections out there. They recently raised their rates for new customers to $39.99 a year. How much did you spend the last time you took your computer to a shop to clear out suspicious items?

Computer Classes Are Available

Although MS Word and Excel have concluded for this semester, I will be teaching MS PowerPoint at the Eberly Center on the campus of UT. Parking is free and the class is very inexpensive. Check out my website for dates and times (OhComputerTraining.com).

This semester all classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. If you prefer personal tutoring, that is my specialty. It’s just you and me. Call 419-530-8570 to register for classes at the UT campus. Contact me personally for tutoring, 419-318-9112.

I will be teaching a Beginners Facebook Class at the Sylvania Senior Center April 26 and 27. Call 419-885-3913 to register. There is a small fee.

Let’s Get Together With Your Laptop

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

Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT and Lourdes University. All classes are offered through the Eberly Center at UT with free parking. Email any specific questions or comments to JwPcTutor@Gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419-318-9112. Public classes are listed on her website OhComputerTraining.com. The classes at UT offer inexpensive and totally nonintimidating.

Call 419-530-8570 to register. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away.

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know... Business or Hobby? Flip a Coin ...

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

“I started collecting coins at age seven,” recalled Clyde Englehardt, founder of Toledo Coin Exchange, located at 5590 Monroe St. Englehardt, who worked 25 years in the engineering department at Champion Spark Plug, would attend 30-40 coin shows a year.

“I ran a part-time coin business out of a post office box,” he stated. “I made the decision in 1980 to work full time in the business in a small store I rented. In 1986, a property became available for purchase. Our business had grown and we needed more room. I knew all the particulars about the building which was a former pizza place. We completely renovated it to meet our need to include an area for buying and selling and a walk in safe.”

Over three decades later, they remain in the same location and maintain their credibility as the area’s largest buyer and seller of coins and currency as well as gold and silver. They also sell gold and silver bullion and bars. “We have a foreign coin and currency department, proof sets, mint sets and mint products. We also buy scrap gold and silver. It is a long list of the services we provide. I have made many connections with dealers and half the jewelers in the area sell to me,” he stated. “We also work with local and surrounding police to apprehend anyone whose pieces have been part of misdoings or robberies.”

Englehardt was brought up to believe that your name is your most important product.

“One important factor to our success is our employees,” said Englehardt. “They have

been here a long time. People are greeted when they come in the door. We have a good crew and a safe, comfortable atmosphere. I think after 30 years in business, we must be doing something right.”

Englehardt has been working since he was 10 years old and has no plans of slowing down. “I always remember working. I used to set up bowling pins as a boy. I enjoy what I do here. Every day is as diverse as our clients and their needs,” he stated.

“Currently, we have enjoyed welcoming back our Michigan customers, since we have no sales tax on precious metals. I also love helping young people who have an interest in coin collecting and assisting older collectors looking for that specific coin. We are approved by the probate court and do a great deal of appraisals. As dealers, we are required and have carried, for the past 35 years, the Precious Metals License, issued by the State of Ohio annually, that allows us to purchase all jewelry and precious metals.”

Toledo Coin Exchange strives to maintain their high quality of service to their customers. “It doesn’t matter what size transaction, people know we are not going to low-ball them when they come in the door.

They trust us,” stated Englehardt. “We have a lot of loyal regulars that have been coming to us for years. I believe when you like what you’re doing, it shows. I have been fortunate to turn my passion into a business.” The Toledo Coin Exchange has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Engelhardt, is a Life Member of The American Numismatic Association, and the Michigan and Indiana State Numismatic Associations.

Congratulations to the Nominees!

The top three nominees will be featured in the April 18 issue, and then the community will have a chance to vote for their favorite.

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A visit with Clyde Englehardt He also served as president of the Glass Center Coin Club in 1964 and 1974 and is past president of the Toledo Bowling Association. He is also a member of Toledo Bowlers Association Hall of Fame. In addition, he is a member of all three Masonic organizations and the Sylvania Moose Lodge.

Englehardt plans to “to keep on keeping on” in the business that has fascinated him since his youth. He feels his work at Toledo Coin Exchange has not been laborious but instead, a labor of love. Is Toledo Coin Exchange more of a business or a passionate hobby? Flip a coin.

A cash register dated circa 1912 finds a home at Toledo Coin Exchange, a company that has been in business 35 years.

Clyde Engelhardt stands in front of the door of the Toledo Coin’s wall safe from 1906 that was formerly in a Sylvania Bank.

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Bands, bites, brews...

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Plans Underway for Local Fest

Nick Dallas is ready for the Downtown Sylvania Associaiton’s Local Fest happening May 19 in J&G’s parking lot.

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Nick Dallas of UpSide Brewing and J&G Pizza has developed two specialty beers specifically for Downtown Sylvania Association's Local Fest planned for Friday, May 19, from 5 to 11 p.m. in the J&G parking lot. Dallas will also serve Palace Cream Ale and Red Bird Amber and offer a Porter root beer float.

Four local bands will perform during the evening. The Interrupters will open the event performing from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Vester Frey and Mike Gramza follow from 6 to 7 p.m. Cactus Jack performs from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. and Dragon Wagon takes the stage from 9:15 till 11 p.m.

“We are celebrating local businesses, musicians and the community,” reported one of the event organizers, Rae Betz. “We

will have delicious street food, cold beer on tap from Sylvania’s first microbrewery and live music. We want to fill the parking lot with bands, bites and brews at this first Local Fest.”

In addition, Spoke Life Cycles will provide bike rack parking to encourage people to ride their bikes to the event. Beautiful Blooms by Jen will provide flowers.

The event is sponsored by Dave White Chevrolet.

Following Local Fest, guests are invited to stop by the Sodbuster Bar where an after party will feature entertainment by Andrew Ellis.

Other committee members are John Healey, Jeff Stansley and Brian Kezur.

‘Plant a seed...’ is April Art Walk theme

$20 a person, cash only. 12" x12" painting, all supplies and instruction included. Limited space, call Bridget to register 419-882-3400.

• Hudson Gallery Candace Compton Pappas Opening Show • River Centre Gallery Timothy Callaghan – opening show • SpaceBar Dani Herrera – Mixed Media

• Element 112 Creative Cuisine

• J&G’S Pizza Palace Upside Beers Brewed In-House

Downtown streets are filled during the First Friday Red Bird Art Walk.

Cultivate... Create...

Collaborate...

Red Bird Arts District is planting seeds of art, inspiration, and creativity! Join artists, musicians, friends and neighbors to Cultivate. Create. Collaborate in downtown Sylvania on April 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk. The Art Walk will be filled with art exhibits, live music, new spring fashions and food and beverages.

Enjoy the spring weather, strolling historic downtown Sylvania. Take a painting class with Greg Justus, try a new beer from Upside Brewing, listen to the sounds of the Black Swamp Winds or enjoy dinner at four of the unique eateries in downtown.

In addition, the district will be giving out native wildflower seeds to support the oak openings region in celebration of earth day.

Select listing of Art Walk events

• Kevin Charles Hair Artistry 6-7:30 p.m., Painting Party with Greg Justus;

• Harmony In Life Black Swamp Winds 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• REVE J'Vann Winfield – Watercolor and Acrylic

• Sylvania Community Arts Commission Short film screening • Bittersweet Autism Awareness handmade gifts

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featuring

• Sylvania Heritage Center Museum History and artifacts

• Stellar Blooms Jupiter Oak Jewelry – Botanicals preserved in resin mixed with metal work

• V Collection Spring Fashion Collection

• Chandler Café Lourdes University Art Show

• Sodbuster Bar Live Music & Drink specials More information on the businesses involved, the full art walk schedule and other events in the district can be found at redbirdarts.org or sylvaniaarts.org.

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‘Table for Twelve’ becomes regular event

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Friends gather and enjoy learning about beer and its food pairings dring the ‘Beer and Nosh’ event held on March 23.

What started as casual conversation between friends has turned into a monthly get-together at V Collection featuring fine dining experience paired with either beer or spirits and a conversation.

“I called Chris Nixon of Element 112 to see if he would be interested,” noted Jonathan Rodebaugh of V Collection. “And we came up with a plan, which we launched the first event last October. After that initial event, we developed a series called ‘Table for Twelve’ which kicked off in February, 2017.

The series is currently planned through June of 2017 with more incredible pairings to be planned on a monthly basis,” he said.

Casey Putsch was present for the first two Table for Twelve Series. "Chef Nixon was incredible and our meal was outstanding. I learned a lot about fine alcohol and fine food in an outstanding atmosphere. It was a very fine event and I look forward to the next," he noted.

Nick Dallas of UpSide Brewing paired his brews with a menu prepared by Chef Nixon at the Beer & Nosh, March 23, Table for Twelve Series.

“While we call this the Table for Twelve Series, we don’t always have to limit attendance to 12 people,” he said. “There are two levels of Table for Twelve experiences.

The premium experience is $150, is seated and limited to a maximum of 12 people. The classic experience is $75, is less formal, and limited to a maximum of 16 people."

Rodebaugh explained.

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April 20 - Table for Twelve Series: Scotch & Nosh with Chef Chris Nixon - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. - $150 per person May 6 - The V Collection Kentucky Derby Party - 4:30 to 7 p.m. - $35 per person May 25 - Table for Twelve Series: Tacos & Tequila with Chef Rob Campbell of Revolution Grille $75 June 22 - Table for Twelve Series: Cocktails & Nosh $150 June 25 - 2017 V Collection Exotic Car Show - 9 a.m. to Noon - Free V collection is located at 5630 N. Main St.

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Hudson Gallery hosts exhibition opening

An opening reception for “Abundance,” a solo exhibition by Chelsea, Mich. artist Candace Compton Pappas will be held April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hudson Gallery, This is the artist’s first solo exhibition in the gallery.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

NWO Funeral Directors’ fall golf outing benefits ProMedica Toledo Children's Chaplaincy Program Bertie Bear Kits

Steve Turner of Turner Vault Co. and NWO Funeral Directors golf outing chairman presented a check for $2060 to Kate Sommerfeld on behalf of the Toledo Hospital Children's Chaplaincy program and Kate Schwartz, Toledo Children's Hospital Clinic Coordinator.

Steve Turner of Turner Vault Co. and Turner Concrete Products presented a $2,060 check to the Toledo Children's Chaplaincy Program. The funds were raised from the NWO Funeral Directors annual golf outing held on Oct. 12 at Stone Oak Country Club.

There were nine groups and 32 golfers who played in the event. Participants/sponsors included Jeff Clegg and Jim Mocek of Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery; Don Malinowski of Sujkowski Northpointe and Marty O'Connell, of Sujkowski Airport Highway;

Eric Urbanski of Bedford Chapel, Dave Heitmeyer of Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Todd Ansberg of Ansberg West Funeral Home, Eric Hummel of Toledo Funeral Supply, Bob Mollenkopf of Homesteaders Life; Steve Turner and Tim Raker of Turner Vault Co.; Dick Kott of Walker Funeral Home; and Mike Johnson of Walter Funeral Home; Bryan Wagner and Matt Plessner Funeral Planning Associates. Other sponsors included Dunn Funeral Home, H. H. Services, Aurora Casket and Gary Hartzlor.

Steve Turner of Turner Vault Co., and licensee of the Wilbert Company, presented several Bertie Bear kits to Toledo Children's Hospital Clinic Coordinator Kate Schwartz.

The Wilbert Foundation has been working with the Pediatric Chaplains' Network for the past 14 years. Through that, a care item, the Bertie Bear Kit was developed to directly benefit the children for whom chaplains care. The kit includes a comforting Bertie Bear with backpack and the kit is decorated to be his living room, bedroom and kitchen. There are stickers, a small jigsaw puzzle, finger labyrinth, crayons and coloring book, a journal and magnetic white board, a small spiral notepad. A list of suggestive uses accompanies each kit allowing caregivers options to use with their young patients and their families. The kit is designed for the toddler to school age child.

Steve Turner unwraps one of the several Bertie Bear kits for Kate Schwartz and Kate Sommerfeld.

Sr. Gretchen’s Easter Bake Sale planned

Sr. Gretchen’s annual Easter Bake Sale will take place on Friday, April 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Regina Conference Room, 6832 Convent Blvd., on the Motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of Francis, Sylvania, Ohio.

The bake sale will feature assorted Easter candies for baskets, Easter frosted cut-outs

and other cookies, Polish coffee cakes, breads with and without nuts, fudge, Heavenly Hash, clusters, dipped marshmallow bunny pops, specialty gift platters and a raffle.

For more information visit sistersosf.org or email Sr. Gretchen at gfaerber@sistersosf.org.

SYLVANIA HISTORY

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Sylvania–Then and Now: 5705-07 Main Street

BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

This next property was originally part of the hotel property back in 1915 when the hotel was destroyed by the big fire of April 26, 1915.

This famous hotel will be discussed in more detail in my next article, because most of the hotel building actually sat on the corner property. After the fire, Victor Burg, who owned the property at the time, parceled off the property and sold this 43.5 foot parcel along Main Street to Frank and Frances Koepfer. They then sold the property to Ethel M. Cooke in 1920. Remember from the previous articles that Ethel Cooke was the wife of Dr. Uriah Cooke who lived two houses down and in 1917 they had the double house right next to them built, and then in 1922 had this duplex constructed.

According to Cooke family records, Uriah Cooke’s sister, Belle Cooke, had lived with her parents on their homestead in Richfield Township on Sylvania-Metamora Road until they passed away. The same family records reported: “The upstairs porch was built and screened for their daughter Belle, who had T.B.” Belle’s mother died in 1917 and then her father died in 1922. Records show that in 1923 Belle moved to California. In 1930 she returned to live on the second floor of this duplex on Main Street. Dr. Cooke had the second floor front porch screened in for Belle when she moved here to give her the feeling of living in her childhood home. Belle lived here until she died in 1946. At that time her niece and nephew, Rowland and Evadna Spenker, who had been living with Belle, continued to live here until 1988. Belle’s obituary said that she had worked as a school teacher for over 30 years.

Ethel Cooke, still the owner of this duplex,

died in 1951 and the home was transferred to her daughter Elizabeth G. Cooke-Kuhlman.

Mrs. Kuhlman passed away in 1989 the house was transferred to Betty L. Shryock, who rented a unit to the north. She became such good friends with the Kuhlman family, that Mrs. Kuhlman gave Betty both houses on Main Street when she passed away. Soon after, Betty Shryock put the house in both her and her husband’s name: Robert and Betty Shryock.

The Shryocks sold these two houses to the City of Sylvania in 2011, and currently the City still owns both houses.

This duplex has been continuously rented out since it was built in 1922. Using all available directories, address listings and census records the following are shown as renting the lower and upper units: 5705 Main – Upper unit 1926- Post office listing shows R.G. Maher renting the upper unit; 1930 – Belle Cooke’s obituary notice said she moved to Sylvania in 1930; 1930 census – Belle Cooke – 67 years old – living alone at 5705 Main Street; 1933 – Village of Sylvania water meter listing shows U.A. Cooke owning and Belle Cooke as the tenant; 1935 – The 1940 census shows that Belle Cooke, Rowland Spenker and Evadna Spenker were living here on the upper floor of this house in 1935.

1940 census – Belle Cooke, 77 years old was living on the upper floor. Living with her was Rowland W. Spenker, listed as a lodger, 43 years old and employed as an accountant for a glass company, and his wife Evadna Spenker who was listed as the “lodgers wife,” 42 years old and employed as a stenographer for the American Red Cross. Evadna Stover-Spenker was Dr. Cooke and Belle Cooke’s niece (the daughter

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1937 of their sister Margaret Cooke Stover).

1946 – Belle Cooke died and Rowland and Evadna Spenker continued to live in the upper floor of this duplex; 1946 through 1957 – Records show that Rowland and Evadna Spenker lived in the upper unit; 1957 through 1988 Suburban Directories listed Rowland W. Spenker renting the upper unit; 1989 Suburban Directory – Vacant; 1990 and 1992 Suburban Directories William H. Milliere; 1992 through 2007 Suburban Directories Rita Webster; 2009 through 2013 Suburban Directories– No listing; 2014 through 2016 Suburban Directories Samuel D. Scott – David Straka; 2017Suburban Directories - No listing; 5707 Main –Lower unit 1926 Post office listing shows James W. Kenney renting the lower unit; 1930 census - James W. Kenney, 32 years old, and occupation: professional golf club employee, with wife Aletha M. Kenney, 32 years old; 1933 – Village of Sylvania water meter listing shows U.A. Cooke owning and Kenney as the tenant;

1991

2016 1935 – The 1940 census indicates that James and Aletha Kenney were renting the lower unit at 5707 in 1935.

1940 census – James W. Kenney, 42 years old, Owner of golf course and wife Aletha M. Kenney, 42 years old, manager of golf course; An April 17, 1941 Sylvania Sentinel newspaper said that Donald Eff and Mary Jane Reid were just married and they would be making their home at 5707 Main Street; The Jan. 21, 1943 Sylvania Sentinel said that Mrs. Donald Eff lost her wristwatch and asked if found to please return it to her at 5707 Main; 1957 through 1959 Suburban Directories Henry F. Schwartz; 1960 and 1961 Suburban Directories William R. Kloes; 1962 Suburban Directory - Edward M. Brown; 1963 through 1968 Suburban Directories Alfred L. Brady; 1969 through 1987 Suburban Directories Mrs. Evelyn Armstrong; 1988 through 1991 Suburban Directories Mrs. Hazel Ladd; 1992 Suburban Directory - John Gortner; 1993 and 1994 Suburban Directories - John Gortner – Linda Britton; 1995 through 2001 Suburban Directories Debra Pierce; 2002 and 2003 Suburban Directories - Mildred M. Hogg; 2004 and 2005 Suburban Directories - no listing; 2007 through 2017 Suburban Directories Christine R. Adams

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Volunteerism Strong in Sylvania The message I most often speak about is that Sylvania is a great place to live. The strong spirit of community volunteerism in Sylvania is a major reason why Sylvania Craig Stough is such a wonderful community. Nothing enriches a community more than people willing to give of their time and talents for the good of others in their community.

National Volunteer Week this year begins Sunday, April 23 and ends Saturday, April 29.

Although that week is special, volunteers are always at work in Sylvania.

MIKE JONES

TOWNSHIP TOPICS Meet the New Fire Chief

Fire Chief Michael Ramm A change at the top doesn’t mean there will be any dramatic change in the direction or practices of the Sylvania Township Fire Department, according to the new Fire Chief, Michael Ramm. The chief credited his predecessor, Jeffrey Kowalski, with “getting the ship on the right course and keeping it righted.”

One of the challenges, he said, is to stay up to date with advances in both fire fighting and patient care. He recalls handwriting changes in a patient's vital signs on the way to a hospital, and handing over the notes at the emergency room. Now it’s all done by computer, he said. Nevertheless, the mission of providing the best care remains the same.

It would be hard to find anyone with a longer involvement with the department than Chief Ramm.He said he can remember tagging along with his father to a fire station at the age of four or five when the department was fully manned by volunteers.His father served as a volunteer and was chief of the volunteer department when it had about 70 members. The department then began a transition to a fully professional organization.

Chief Ramm, himself, served as a volunteer for about 14 years, before joining full-time in 1995. In 2000, he was promoted to lieutenant, and then deputy chief of operations in 2013.

His promotions came to fill vacancies created when Chief Kowalski was promoted. The chief is also academically qualified, with an associates degree from Owens Community College and a bachelor's degree from Columbia Southern University. Both degrees are in fire science. He also obtained the Ohio Fire

The scope of volunteerism in Sylvania is simply amazing. Community volunteers are everywhere - in the schools, at Flower Hospital, on government committees, on charitable boards, on church committees, in community recreation, in youth organizations, in community institutions and service organizations, and many more.

One of the responsibilities of the mayor is to help find and encourage capable people to fill the many volunteer boards of the city of Sylvania, and Sylvania is blessed with many talented and willing residents. Whether for the civil service commission, planning commission, zoning appeals board, Tam-O-Shanter, Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District, Sylvania Recreation Corporation, Centennial Terrace commission or Sister City commission, volunteers always step forward to do a terrific job.

Of particular note in the last few years are the many volunteers working to strengthen and grow our downtown. Whether working with the Sylvania Historic Village, the Arts Commission, the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce or the Downtown Sylvania Association, the results have been dramatic. New events and activities are adding vitality and quality of life to our community.

And those volunteers are just a small fraction of the volunteerism in our community.

There are Sylvania Area Family Services, Sylvania Community Services, the Sylvania Community Improvement Corporation, Lourdes University, ProMedica Flower Hospital, The Olander Park System, Sylvania Senior Center, Sylvania Community Action Team and the Ability Center. There is Sylvania Rotary and Sylvania Lions Club championing community projects. And the Friends of the Lathrop House

Committee continues to work to restore that historic home.

The many churches and religious organizations in Sylvania also have numerous volunteer groups serving our community. Our high schools have student volunteer organizations.

And think of all the school board committees, parent clubs, neighborhood organizations, sports coaches, scout leaders, tutors and so many more. The list could go on and on.

The bottom line is Sylvania is blessed with thousands of volunteers, serving enthusiastically and effectively to make our community a better place. Many go unnamed and most unrecognized, but we know you are there and we thank you for all you do. Without you, Sylvania wouldn’t be the great place to live that you make it for the rest of us.

Thank you and Happy National Volunteers Week!

Chiefs Association Executive Officers Certificate in 2005. He has been a master instructor with Lucas County Emergency Medical Services and as a flight medic with St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

One of the first changes coming to the department will be for an appointment to the vacancy left by his promotion. He and his wife, Mary Ann, have three children, Jason, who works retail, Cody, who is in the U.S. Coast Guard, and Courtney, a student at Notre Dame Academy who intends to study nursing at the University of Toledo.

Zoning Amendments Sylvania Township officials are moving to amend three different sections of their zoning resolution. Each of the three was recently recommended for approval by the Lucas County Planning Commission.The township intends to reduce the current requirement of five acres of a lot to have a pond to three acres. In 2002 the requirement ranged from three to five acres depending on the zoning district.

Nothing has been found to explain why the five-acre standard was established.

In Sylvania Township, most ponds are on parcels of less than five acres. With the reduction in total acreage, the township is seeking to establish a rear setback of 50 feet to reduce any negative effect or safety issues for neighboring properties.

Also, the township enforces a requirement that residential storage of recreational vehicles and utility vehicles be behind the front of a home on that lot.

The change the township wants to make is meant to clarify that the requirement is limited to residential zoning and is not to be a constraint on a dealer's ability to display those items for sale.

The other change being made is on the advice of the Lucas County Prosecutor's office.

The township's requirement that election signs must be removed seven days after an election could be challenged as an infringement of the right to free speech.

The amendments will be considered by the township zoning commission, with a final decision made by the township trustees.

Rezoning The Lucas County Plan Commission has recommended approval for a request to rezone approximately nine acres at 3233 and 3331 Percentum Drive.

The rezoning is being sought for a planned unit development of five, two-story apartment buildings on the site. The property is the same as where Sylvania Township trustees in November denied a change in.zoning for a proposed four-story senior-based apartment building.

Neighbors had complained to the trustees about the height of that building as well as what they said would be negative effects on traffic and the density which would be created if the project went ahead.

The plan now being considered consists of a total 112 apartments. It also would have a community building, a swimming pool and a recreational lawn area. Percentum Drive will be used to enter and to leave the site.

The proposal will next be considered by the Sylvania Township Zoning Commission with a final decision made later by the Sylvania Township trustees.

March Storm An early March wind storm resulted in praise for Sylvania Township employees for their response to the problems caused by downed trees and power lines.

Rob Nash, head of the road department, told township trustees that there 23 locations where either downed trees, large limbs, or downed power lines had blocked roadways.

Due to the rapid response and quick work, Mr. Nash said no road was closed for more than an hour through the storm.

John Jennewine, chairman of the Sylvania Township trustees, said it had been a good job, including the close coordination between the fire and police departments and the road department in clearing roadways and in keeping cars and people away from electrical wires.

Leaf and Brush Pickup Time to pick up sticks and time to rake up the leftover leaves from last year.

The semi-annual leaf and brush pickup by Sylvania Township crews will be April 10 for a one-time sweep of 176 miles of roadway.

Residents are asked to rake leaves to the edge of the street, but not into the street.

Keep leaves separate from brush and branches. For the crews to deal with the branches, they should be no more than 6 ft. long nor more than 6 inches in diameter.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Lanzinger to receive Mother Adelaide Award Lourdes University Provost Geoffrey J. Grubb will present the 2017 Mother Adelaide award to Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger on Sunday, April 23, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania.

The Mother Adelaide Award is given biannually to a woman whose dedication to Christian service best exemplifies the mission of Lourdes University and the Sisters of St. Francis. Established in 1968, the award medal bears a portrait of Mother Adelaide Sandusky whose leadership and inspiration led to the founding of Lourdes.

Justice Lanzinger was a postulant and then novice with the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania, Ohio, from 1960-1966. She had the opportunity to meet Mother Adelaide Sandusky in person and she attended Lourdes when it was still known as a junior college. “Receiving the Mother Adelaide Award is extremely special to me. If it hadn’t been for the Sisters of St. Francis, I might not have continued my higher education,” says Justice Lanzinger, a first-generation college graduate. “This training, with its emphasis on spiritual principles, has helped me throughout my entire legal career.”

Born in Toledo, she is a well-respected justice, attorney, professor and author. Elected to two terms as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, Justice Lanzinger retired due to the state constitution’s age restrictions in December 2016. While on the Ohio Supreme Court, Justice Lanzinger chaired the Court’s Commission on Rules of Superintendence (2006-2010) and the Style Manual (2008-2011). During her tenure, she also served on the Recodification Committee of the 130th Ohio General Assembly (20162017) and was a Supreme Court Liaison for

the Ohio Courts Historical Society (2012).

During her 31 years on the bench, Justice Lanzinger was elected to all four levels of Ohio’s judiciary. In addition to serving on the Ohio Supreme Court for 12 years, she previously served as a judge on the Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals, the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, and the Toledo Municipal Court where she established the Housing Court in 1988.

The former St. Clare Academy and Lourdes Junior college student graduated magna cum laude from The University of Toledo where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree in English and education. As class valedictorian, she earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Toledo College of Law and later enhanced her education at the National Judicial College and University of NevadaReno with a Master of Judicial Studies degree as a Trial Judge Major.

Justice Lanzinger holds the distinction of being admitted to the Ohio State Bar, the United States Supreme Court, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

A published author, she has lectured or taught throughout Ohio and in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. She has also travelled twice to teach judges in the former Soviet Union.

The annual awards eremony celebrates the achievements of students in their academic major as well as their work with student organizations, campus ministry and athletics.

Dr. Grubb serves as the Master of Ceremonies.The event is free and open to the public.

MERCY HEALTH

Better Living Speaker Series Join us for this monthly series as the experienced doctors and nurses from Mercy Health share tips and tools to help you achieve and maintain good physical health.

April 5 | 7 p.m.

April 19 | 10 a.m.

Healthy weight management for adolescents

Putting your best foot forward

Join us as health educator Jennifer Nelson and exercise specialist Kevin Weber talk about the Mercy Health — Weight Management Junior and Adolescent Programs. We’ll have live demos of our “WOW” workouts with program participants and discuss healthy eating and exercise tips. Parents, bring your kids!

Speaker: Jennifer Nelson, DTR, Health Educator/Program Coordinator & Kevin Weber, Exercise Specialist, from Mercy Health — Weight Management Solutions King Road Library 3900 King Road, Toledo, OH 43617

April 12 | 7 p.m.

The importance of good sleep Do you feel like you’re running on empty?

Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Join Mercy Health’s Dr. Michael Neeb for an informative discussion on sleep and sleep disorders. * Free blood pressure screenings offered from 6-8 p.m.

Speaker: Dr. Michael Neeb, PhD, Director of Mercy Health — Sleep Centers Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, OH 43551

Injury, overuse or inflammation involving the bones, ligaments or tendons in the foot can cause extreme pain. Boardcertified podiatrist Dr. Khase Wilkinson will discuss common foot problems and treatment options and share recommendations on how proper footwear can impact pain and mobility.

Speaker: Khase Wilkinson, DPM, Mercy Health — Podiatry Mercy Health — St. Charles Hospital 2600 Navarre Ave., Toledo, OH 43616

April 20 | 10 a.m.

Prescription medication safety Join Mercy Health registered pharmacists to learn about prescription medicine and potential side effects of interactions with common over-the-counter medicines.

Discuss topics such as the benefits of choosing generic over brand name drugs and how to safely dispose of unused prescription pills. * Free blood pressure screenings offered from 6-8 p.m.

Speakers: Aimrie Ream, PharmD & Derek Gyori, PharmD from Mercy Health — Pharmacy Mercy Health — St. Anne Hospital 3404 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43623

Free valet parking is available at the St. Anne and St. Charles locations.

Attendance is free, but RSVP is required. To reserve your spot, call 888-987-6372 or email mercy_healthlink@mercy.com.

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Happy 101 Birthday Celebration

Christine Dimpegno celebrated her 101th birthday on March 29 with granddaughter Kristin Roop and three of her seven great-grandchildren Brady, Maddy and Brennan along with many residents at Oakleaf Village.

Ragtime Rick Grafing, right, entertained during the party while the guest of honor and all of the residents enjoyed cake and punch.

NV grad honored by South Carolina Abbey Spoonmore Duggins, Ph.D., of Saluda High School in Saluda County School District has been named the 2017 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year. She is a 1998 graduate of Northview, a 2002 graduate of Bowling Green State University including a master’s degree and received a Ph.D in Language and Literacy from the University of South Carolina.

She spent 15 years as an English teacher, a middle and high school instructional coach, and a high school assistant principal. She recently served her state as president of the South Carolina Leaders of Literacy and is on the board of South Carolina ASCD. She has led professional learning sessions at the local, regional, state, and national levels on topics such as formative assessment, classroom discourse, literacy frameworks and quality feedback. In 2015, she published a book with Corwin Press on the power of feedback.

An advocate for students, Dr. Duggins serves

Abbey Spoonmore Duggins, Ph.D. as a South Carolina Education Policy Fellow and is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences for all students, especially those in rural school districts.

TIMELY TREE TIPS

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L.E. Savory Tree & Lawn Svc., is a family owned and managed organization, which has been located in Sylvania Township since the business was started by Les & Bee Savory in 1951. We truly care about the trees of our community, and look forward to working with you to preserve nature’s beauty!

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BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Upon entering the recently renovated City Barbeque, guests are immediately greeted by “Barbecue Royalty,” a large gold and blackishblue velvet throne which includes the following words on it ‘Treat guests like regulars; Treat regulars like royalty.’ “Everyone can sit in the chair, so everyone’s royalty here,” said Assistant Manager Becky Burleson.

The restaurant, located at 7402 West Central Ave. in Sylvania Township, was closed for a little over two months to undergo renovations and has reopened with a fresh look. “Everything is new, the tables, chairs, lighting, TVs, the barn wood on the walls, and the new coolers for condiments are more accessible for guests. We have a much more open feeling,” said Burleson.

Burleson explained that the company’s goals for the renovations were to make the atmosphere more inviting and the space more efficient to better serve its customers, but that’s not all. “This particular location was a franchise when it opened, and now it’s back with the original family that started the restaurants. All of our restaurants are family owned now, except for one.”

City Barbeque was founded in 1999 by Rick and Bonnie Malir in Arlington, Ohio.“Rick loved smoking meats, and everyone was requesting his food for family gatherings. So, they entered the American Royal World Series of Barbecue and actually took first place for their brisket. That’s basically how it all started,” said Burleson. Today there are 31 City Barbeque restaurants throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and North Carolina.

While the restaurant’s décor may be new, the menu remains the same which features all-natural, hand-rubbed, hickory-smoked meats including: pulled pork, beef brisket, turkey breast, pulled chicken and sausage. And then there are the sides - which are prepared from scratch at the restaurant – fresh-cut fries, potato salad, mac and cheese, corn pudding, green beans with bacon, collards with pork, hush puppies, baked beans with brisket, and cornbread.

In addition, City Barbeque offers catering services, fundraising opportunities and whole turkeys and hams for holiday entertaining.

What’s the most popular item on the menu?

“Brisket by far,” laughed Burleson. “It’s all good; we only serve competition-quality food.”

For the Foodie

City Barbeque Assistant Manager Becky Burleson and General Manager Tina Behring are pictured with the restaurant’s “Barbeque Royalty” throne.

Wine and Food Tastings Sofo’s Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. Wednesdays, 5 - 7 p.m.

Join your friends for wine and food tastings each Wednesday at the area’s premier Italian foods specialty store. Prices vary depending on wines offered, 882-419-8555. shopsofos.com

Spring Brunch Class Foodology 2059 W. Laskey Rd. April 11, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn techniques for creating a crowd pleasing brunch and everyday morning breakfasts. Adults only, 567-970-7100.

Register at foodologytoledo.com

Fish Fry American Legion Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania April 7 and 14, 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Discover some of the best fried fish in Northwest Ohio. All you can eat fish just $8 per person. Take out is also available, 419-882-9080.

Easter Cookies Class for Families Foodology 2059 W. Laskey Rd. April 14, 2 - 4:30 p.m.

Learn a variety of techniques that will even impress The Easter Bunny. Participants will make two or three different types of cut-out cookies and two types of frosting. Ages 6+ are welcome, 567-970-7100. Register at foodologytoledo.com

Local Food Buyer Show (public invited) Stranahan Theater, Great Hall 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

April 13, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Purchase, sample and learn about foods from locally produced foods directly from the vendors. Attendance and parking are free.

Easter Brunch at Ciao!

6064 Monroe St. Sunday, April 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy an Italian inspired buffet including: vegetable strata, French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, salmon piccata, pasta, salads, fruit, antipasti platters and a carving station. Reservations recommended, 888-456-3463. ciaorestaurant.com

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Sources: burlap ribbon and mini carrots, Hobby Lobby.

Green Accents

Add some texture to your table by arranging a few potted plants, mosses or grasses between serving dishes. Whether you prefer fresh or faux greenery, it’s your choice. There’s no wrong way.

Source: faux grass pots and ceramic pots, IKEA.

Garden Bunnies Centerpiece

Garden Bunnies Centerpiece

BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Jennifer Ruple

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to adorn your buffet and dining table for Easter entertaining. For inspiration, look no further than the farmstead. A few colorful, garden-themed accessories will deliver a bright and festive back-

drop with a touch of whimsy, perfect for children and adults alike, not to mention Peter Cottontail.

Try these ideas when designing your holiday table:

Farmers Market Basket

Skip the jelly beans and Peeps, and fill a rustic Easter basket with moss-covered eggs; faux veggies such as cabbages, radishes, and lettuce leaves; and toss in a few burlap-wrapped carrots.

Create the base for the arrangement by stuffing crumpled newspapers into the bottom of the basket. Arrange veggies and eggs on the top, then tuck handfuls of Spanish moss between veggies to fill in holes and hide the newspapers.

Sources: moss eggs, Hobby Lobby; carrots, Pier 1 Imports; basket, Pottery Barn.

Fill a large box, bowl, tray or basket with crumpled newspapers to give your display some height. Cover newspapers with Spanish moss. If you want to add candle holders into the arrangement, place them in before the newspapers. Just be sure to use battery-operated candles for safety.

Arrange Easter decorative items such as bunnies and chicks, carrots, and Easter eggs over the moss. An oversized twig birds nest was tucked into the arrangement for additional texture. Fill in any empty spaces with additional moss.

Sources: Designer Carol Alexander; wooden box, The Butter Barn; bunnies, Pier 1 Imports.

More Farm-Fresh Decorating Ideas

• Serve water and juices from vintage milk bottles.

• Line a galvanized bucket with a plastic insert and use as an ice bucket.

Very Veggie Napkin Rings • With garden twine, tie a new gardening spade onto the bucket handle to serve as the ice scoop.

• Corral silverware in terracotta flower pots.

• Use recycled grocery store berry containers to hold cut veggies, crackers or nuts.

• White or neutral-colored serving dishes allow the food to take center stage.

• Drape a moss-covered runner over the buffet to brighten the background of your display.

Very Veggie Napkin Rings

Farmers Market Basket

Add a little “carroture” to your napkins. To create napkin rings from recycled paper towel tubes, make a vertical cut through the entire length of each tube, then cut the tubes into 1½ inch pieces.

Lay each tube piece on a 6-inch piece of burlap ribbon. Bring the sides of the ribbon up and around the tube and secure with hot glue. Overlap ends of tubes and glue together.

To hide the seam, hot glue on silk flowers, mini cabbages, twine-wrapped carrots or other veggies.

Farm-Fresh Decorating Accents

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Spring Break in Florida Has New Meaning

2016 Southview graduate and Ohio State University student Alex Parquette, back row center, and Nick Idzkowski, Rachel Levine, Francesca Cocchiarale, Brittany Folisi (front row), Nick Ottney and Zia Mohammad spent their spring break restoring a home through Habitat for Humanity in Eustis, Fla., for Mary, (far left) and her family. The group of students along with others helped rebuild a deck and built an awning on the home along with adding some landscaping. They also helped build new houses in a Habitat for Humanity neighborhood called Veterans Village.

Sylvania First United Methodist Church offers Easter celebration Sylvania First United Methodist Church is hosting a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt.

Join us at Burnham Park, next to Plummer Pool, on Saturday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m.

The Easter egg hunt begins at 7:30 p.m. with fun-filled activities including storytelling, face painting, cookie decorating and a coloring contest. The egg hunt with glowin-the-dark eggs will start at 8 p.m. Children will gather their candy-filled eggs by age group, and all area families are invited.

The community is also invited to celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The 9:30 service is a traditional service with Sylvania First’s choir. The 11 a.m. service is contemporary with music provided by the praise band. There will be coffee and snacks in the lounge between services.

For more information on Sylvania First’s mission and outreach programs, visit sylvaniafirst.org or call the church office at 419882-2205.

Good Grief of Northwest Ohio will hold its spring reception, Wings of Hope, Thursday, May 11, 6 to 8 p.m., at Inverness Country Club.

Special guest for the reception is Amanda Sauer, the first female football official to enter the previously all-male world of officiating the Big Ten and Mid-American Conferences.

Sauer will share her trailblazing story in the football world, as well as her family’s personal journey through grief after the shocking 2012 death of her husband, Peter. Ms. Sauer and her three young children attended a peer support group in their Pennsylvania hometown as they navigated the roughest times after their loss.

This event is open to the public. Tickets are $75 per person. Call 419-360-4939, or visit goodgriefnwo.org to purchase tickets. Proceeds benefit the programming at Good Grief of NW Ohio.

Good Grief of Northwest Ohio, Inc. provides support for children, teens, young adults, and their families, who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives.

They provide a safe atmosphere where healing can take place, and children and families may process their personal experience with death.

For more information, call 419-360-4939 or visit the website at goodgriefnwo.org.

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Children’s Choir anniversary concert The Children’s Choir of Northwest Ohio will present a 10th-anniversary celebration concert entitled “How Can I Keep From Singing?” on Sunday, April 23, 4 p.m., at the Maumee Performing Arts Center. The concert, which is sponsored by KeyBank, will feature the 3-5th grade Jubilate Choir and 5th-9th grade Bel Canto Choir. Invited guest musicians include singer/songwriter Kerry Patrick Clark, vocalist Lesli Lane Rodgers, and harp and guitar duo Tapestry. The concert is free. However, a donation of $5-$10 is suggested for the freewill offering.

The Children’s Choir of Northwest Ohio is a

community children’s choir that is made up of children from over 25 different schools throughout the area and has served several hundred students in Northwest Ohio over the last 10 years. They have collaborated with many local professional and semi-professional musicians to produce unique performance opportunities for their young singers, all while placing an emphasis on the fun and the camaraderie of making music together.

Information about the concert and upcoming May auditions can be found at ccofnwo.org and on the Children’s Choir of Northwest Ohio Facebook Page.

OBITUARIES

Tom Taylor

Thomas R. Taylor, age 83, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away holding hands with his beloved family on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on November 9, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Olga (Weigt) Taylor.

Tom was a 1951 graduate of DeVilbiss High School, playing on the golf team that won an Ohio High School Championship in 1950. Tom graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelors of Business degree in 1956. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army, serving at Fort Gordon, GA from 1956 to 1958. He made many friends from those Augusta days and recently reconnected with several of them. Tom began his career with Libbey Owens Ford, but after 18 years at LOF, he caught the entrepreneurial bug and moved to Florida with his family to start up a business. He enjoyed the Florida life, but Tom and his wife LuAnne missed family and friends moving back to Ohio in 1979.

Tom lived life to the fullest to the very end, including going to the Zenobia Shrine Circus 9 days before his passing with his daughter, Lisa and grandson, Charlie, who was the "Light of His Life." He enjoyed all sports, but especially watching the Detroit Tigers, the Michigan Wolverines and anything on the Golf Channel.

Tom had the good fortune to be able to walk the

grounds of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Master's Tournament while stationed in Georgia with the United States Army. He also loved to travel visiting friends and family with his wife LuAnne, especially Petosky, MI, Chicago, IL, Louisville, KY, The Greenbriar in West Virginia, South Carolina, St. Petersburg, FL and special nieces and nephews in California and Cincinnati Thomas is survived by his son, Todd (Connie); daughter, Lisa; grandson, Charles "Charlie" Kevin Taylor, and special nephews and niece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, LuAnne, son Kevin and brother Chuck.

Tom was a gentle and kind man, making friends and having people remember him wherever he visited. Tom will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his friends at St. Luke's Rehab, including Dick, Marvin, Diane and Sue. Family and friends may visit the family from 12-3:30 pm on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio. A Memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 871 E. Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551 and Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.. Online condolences may be given at walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Christ Presbyterian Church

Epworth United Methodist Church

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

Traditional Sunday Worship:

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

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

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

Sylvania Church

Zion Lutheran Church

4225 Sylvania Ave.

(corner of Sylvania and Talmadge)

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

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

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

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

5143 Whiteford Rd., Sylvania, Ohio • 440-525-3886

Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Children’s Church Sunday 11:30 a.m.

Bible Study and Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 pm.

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

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

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

Winter hours starting Sept. 11 ~ 10:15 a.m.

OBITUARIES

Patricia Allen

Patricia R. Allen of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away at Sunset Village on March 23. She was born June 1, 1926, to Clinton and Naomi Singleton. She graduated from Waite High School and married James K. Allen Sept. 10, 1949, at St. Louis Church in East Toledo. They celebrated 59 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2009.

Pat was a secretary with LOF for 14 years until she retired in 1959. She was a member of The Ability Center of Greater Toledo Auxiliary and Flower Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church for 45 years. Pat enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends, including their Alaskan cruise. She enjoyed working in the garden of the Sylvania Township home she helped build with her husband. A supporter of the Toledo Humane Society, Pat loved animals and especially her “grand-dogs.”

Patricia is survived by her loving children, Sharon (Robert), Kent (Beth), and James D. (Connie), 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

The family is grateful to the staff at Sunset Village for their loving care over the past five years. They would also like to thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio especially Anne, Patty, and Brandi. Those wishing to leave a memorial for Pat should consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Toledo Area Humane Society.

Peg Busch passed away peacefully in her home early Thursday morning March 17, 2017, with her daughter by her side.

Peg Busch

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST APRIL 2017 | | 19A and Dorothy enjoyed sailing out of Monroe Boat Club and wintering in Ellenton, Fla. She was preceded in death by her son-inlaw Raymond Rowley and daughter-in-law Pat Butterfield. Dorothy is survived by her children Gary Butterfield, Nancy Rowley, and Bob (Jan) Butterfield, her cherished four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family suggests tributes to Kingston Residence of Sylvania, Ohio. Online condolences to the family. reebfuneralhome.com

Barbara Coy

Barbara Coy was born in Wauseon, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1952, to Glenn and Lois Coy. She had a kind and gentle soul and loved her family dearly. Barb adored cats and country music and she was most at peace in a rocking chair on a porch. She attended Larc Lane School and Happy Time School. She moved to Alabama a year ago to be near family.

Barb was preceded in death by her father, Glenn, and her brother-in-law William Chidester. She is survived by her mother, Lois Webb (David), her brothers David Coy and Jeff Coy (Peggy Killam), her sister Sharon Chidester, her nephew Brice Chidester (Kara), her niece Sara Gould (Steve), great- nephews John Swagerty, Grant and Reid Chidester and Will Gould, and great-nieces Meg Shadid (Blake), Hannah Swagerty, and Caroline Gould.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice. reebfuneralhome.com

Joyce Mathewson

Born Margaret Ann Lingo, May 27, 1930, Peg was a lifetime resident of McCord Road. She and her husband built their home on property adjacent to her childhood family home.

A loyal, loving wife and mother, Peg dedicated her life to family and friends. She nourished and supported her grandchildren through the years and cherished the moments they shared with her.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, artistic endeavors as well as entertaining, family gatherings and traveling. Peg truly enjoyed celebrating life's pleasures with her husband and family at their home.

She is survived by her daughter and son Vicki and Rick Busch; grandchildren Kristin (Megan) and Jim Busch and brother Richard Lingo (Betty). Peg was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Mildred (Spoors) Lingo; loving husband Norm Busch; sisters Helen Textor, Caroline Miller, and Betty Gerber; brothers Harry and Edward Lingo.

Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Seagate Food Bank, 526 High St. Toledo, OH, 43609. Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com.

Joyce Elaine Mathewson, 89, of Lambertville, Mich. passed away March 17, 2017, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 4, 1928. in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Clark and Ethel (Estelle) Davenport, Sr. Joyce married Jack Mathewson on Sept. 17, 1948, in Sylvania, Ohio.

Joyce was a bookkeeper for S. A. Storer and Sons for thirty-four years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Bedford Senior Center. One of Joyce’s greatest delights was watching and interacting with children.

Joyce is survived by her sister Kathleen (Frank) Raymond of Texas, many loving nieces and nephews and longtime friend Beverly Frankforther. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, in 2005; her sister Donna Hamblin and brothers Clark and Roger.

The family wishes to thank Phil Neal and Tony Gilbert for their loving care of Joyce for many years. Joyce saw Tony as the son she never had and they enjoyed a fun, loving relationship.

Tributes may be given to the Bedford Senior Center or First Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at reebfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Lucille (Drennan) Butterfield passed away on March 17, 2017, at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Berkey, Ohio, to Clark and Lucille (Merrill) Drennan on Dec. 25, 1922. Dorothy then moved to Jolly Road when she married Howard Butterfield in June, 1947, he preceded her in death on March 25, 2004. Dorothy resided at the Kingston Residence of Sylvania for her last 15 years. Howard

Raymond Crots, 79, was called home to spend eternity with his Savior on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Raymond was born on Friday, December 17, 1937, to Reid and Natalie (Bakowski) Crots in Toledo Hospital. As a child, he lived on a five-

Dorothy Butterfield

Raymond Crots

OBITUARIES

acre farm with his parents, three brothers and a sister. The highlight of his childhood was when he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at nine years old and was baptized by submersion at 12 years of age. Raymond graduated from Blissfield High School in 1956. He lettered in sports 11 times and was known as one of the “Sugar Boys”. After high school, Raymond spent two years in the Coast Guard where he was stationed on the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia in Port Huron, Michigan, where he met his wife, Donna Ileen (Marlatt). They were married on July 30, 1960. They have four sons Wayne, Mark, Darrell and Bryan.

Raymond worked for a small farmer for several summers in his high school years. He was employed at Toledo Scale before and after his Coast Guard duty where he finished an apprentice program and became a senior designer. Toledo Scale employed him for 15 years before he built and operated the Monroe County KOA Campground in Petersburg, Michigan. The KOA was the family business for 41 years where they served upwards of 100,000 campers per season. The KOA was sold in 2008; and Mr. KOA and his wife, Donna, have enjoyed their retirement years.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol; and brother, Kenny. He is survived by his wife, Donna, sons Wayne (Cheryl), Mark (Marcia), Darrell (Cindy), and Bryan (Jen); his brothers David (Geri), Virgil (Pam); sister-in-law Diane (widow of Kenny);

twelve grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Wyldewood Baptist Church. Online condolences may be offered to Raymond’s family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Tony Sylvester

Anthony Joseph Sylvester III, 50, of Venetia, Penn., passed away March 22, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Tony was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Anthony Sylvester (Deceased) and Carol Davidson on Sept. 22, 1966. Tony Graduated from Southview High School in 1984. He then moved to Pittsburgh, Penn., and began his entrepreneurial journey opening Anex Warehouse & Distribution, of which he was president for 22 years.

Tony was the loving father of three children, Andrew, Lauren and Max. He is also survived by his brothers Simon and Matthew Sylvester and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime friend and companion Tracy Sylvester. He was preceded in death by his brother Steven and grandparents Simon and Luella Sylvester and Mary Lou White.

Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider a charity of their choice. Online condolences may be offered to the family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Did you forget to do your homework?

Then join us for Funeral School!

When: May 3, 2017 Where: Sylvania Senior Center, Willow Room Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM FREE lunch is served noon-1 p.m.

We will help you get your “homework” done and get the answers to your funeral pre-planning questions.

Do I want burial or cremation? What are my options? What are my social security benefits and / or veterans benefits at the time of death? Can I still have a visitation if I choose cremation?

Receive your “diploma” following class and the peace of mind that you completed your homework on time.

To register for our Funeral School or if you would like more information, please call Mark Henderson at 419-902-0114 There is no charge for attending.

55 & over please.

Space is limited.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Jim and Betty Bassett and her mother, Mary Bussing, select where they plan to enjoy the chocolate offerings featured at the event.

Dave Puckett and Jan Tidd greet guests as they check into the Wine and Chocolate Affair held on March 25.

Mike and Dawn Bonfiglio admire some of the artwork that was available on the silent auction table.

Linda Graica and Brian Yeager took time to talk at the SAFS Wine and Chocolate event held in the SAFS community room.

George France joins John and Sue Crandall to look over all of the items that were available on the silent auction table

Danielle Kisch and Dottie Segur compare their chocolate moustaches at the event.

Melan Forcht and Candy Sturtz enjoy a conversation with Molly and Gary Fitzpatrick while looking over the silent auction items.

Volunteers Kathy Atkinson and Ben Abalos greet guests at the event featuring decadent chocolate, wine and a silent auction.

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The Toledo Clinic is the only physician-owned, physician-led healthcare organization in the region, which gives my doctor a greater say in my care. Plus, with 185 physicians and 39 different specialties in over 30 locations, my whole family has access to expert care when and where they need it.

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YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER

April 4 - 17, 2017 • Vol. 21, No. 24 • sylvaniaadvantage.com

Academic Excellence Hall of Fame Class of 2017 inducted

John Crandall was presented the 2017 Legacy Award and Peg Eding was named Educator of the Year at the Sylvania Schools’ Academic Excellence Foundation’s Hall of Fame dinner on March 17 at Sylvania Country Club.

Crandall, a 1955 Burnham High School graduate, is a former member of the Sylvania School Board and is currently a Sylvania Township Trustee. Eding is the reading intervention specialist at Stranahan Elementary School They were joined by Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Honorees Daniel Howard Norris,

Burnham High School class of 1951, who earned a Ph.D. in botany from the University of Tennessee; Sarah Kathryn Smith, Northview 1994 graduate and coordinator of National Media, VIP, and Disney Vacation Club Events; Dr. Susan Kaminski Faja, Northview 1994 graduate, who received a Fellowship from Boston Children’s Hospital and is a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School; and Stephen Andrew Leslie, Northview 1984 graduate, an associate dean at James Madison University, and is the department head and professor in Department of Geology and Environmental Science.

Redistricting Boundary Maps, Community Survey to be Released Before Spring Break

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L-R: Daniel Norris, Sarah Smith-Barczak, Stephen Leslie, John Crandall, Dr. Susan Kaminski Faja and Peg Eding were honored on March 17 at the Academic Excellence Foundation’s Hall of Fame dinner.

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NV Musicians of the Week

Senior viola player Anna Yockey is a member of the Concert Orchestra. Anna has represented Northview at the Bowling Green State University String Kickoff Day and OMEA Solo and Ensemble. At Northview she participates in the A Capella Choir, Med Tech programs, is involved in wrestling, and is a member of the track and field team. After graduation, Anna plans to attend college to major in nursing. Anna is the daughter of Karen Dailey and John Yockey.

Senior Samuel Ward sings bass in the Northview A Cappella Choir and Men’s Chorus and is currently the beatboxer for Harmony Road Show. Apart from his musical activities, Sam played football and is currently in track. He also plays the drums at his church. After graduation Sam plans to attend either the University of Cincinnati or Wright State University to major in nursing and to go into the Air Force ROTC Program. Sam is the son of Dana and Lilanthi Ward.

SCHOOL NEWS

Blankets for Children

Whiteford fourth grade teacher Mary Beth Headman’s class made six blankets, which they donated to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor. According to Headman, the hospital was chosen because of its program to give all children patients a blanket when admitted to the hospital. A Whiteford student was a patient and a staff member had a child who was treated at Mott Children's Hospital.

Olivet’s Christian Life Center

Easter EGGS-Travaganza!!

Saturday, April 8 • 9 - 11 a.m.

Games • Crafts • Face Painting • Snacks Easter Egg Coloring • Egg Hunt!

Please invite your neighbors and friends to our free community event! ... and who knows? The Easter Bunny may even show up!

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FREE Pancake Breakfast & Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sat. April 15th

Josh, Gavin, Kylie and Kristina celebrate the completion of their blanket.

Madeline and Emma work diligently to finish their blanket.

Smart tech used by St. Joe’s to stop flu From the thousands of applications for Kinsa’s FLUency program, St. Joseph School Sylvania has been given Smart Thermometers donated from Kinsa, a health technology company headquartered in California, for early detection and containment of the flu.

As schools everywhere battle the end of this year’s flu season, St. Joseph School Sylvania has had a little help from Kinsa in beating the bug this year and keeping more kids healthy with the assistance of Kinsa Smart Thermometers.

Just one year ago, St. Joe’s closed its doors for three days due to a flu epidemic. This may have contributed to why St. Joseph School was selected as one of just 500 schools nationwide to participate in Kinsa’s FLUency school health program. As part of the program, all SJS families have received a free Kinsa Smart Thermometer, normally priced at $19.99 retail.

This has allowed those opting to participate, to see anonymous information about symptoms

and illnesses going around the school.

“The flu is disruptive to learning, challenging for parents who must find childcare, and hard on schools that are already struggling with strapped resources,” explained Kinsa founder Inder Singh. “In addition, to the disruption, it is heartbreaking for both parents and students. Since the thermometer is the first thing a parent uses when their child falls ill, we designed Kinsa to be smarter, capturing symptoms and providing guidance on what to do next.”

“Our priority is keeping our students in class learning,” explained Carol Lindsley, assistant principal of St. Joseph School Sylvania.

“With this innovative program, we hope to contain the spread of illness, increase attendance, and continue giving our students the education they deserve.”

Local Artist Wins Award

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Central Trail student Aubrianna Marroquin is the winner of the Ohio Art Education Association’s Sargent Art contest. A local artist judged the Youth Art Month and the Young People's Art Exhibit and selected her art to be honored as the Overall Elementary Winner this year. She receives an assortment of art supplies worth $100.

SCHOOL NEWS

LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS

My sister and I were ecstatic when it was announced last summer that our cousin was finally engaged. There are few things in this world that we love more than a big fat Italian wedding.

Libby Stupica However, our joy was stifled when we heard that she wouldn’t be married for a year. May was simply too long to wait for the big celebration! So, when we received an invitation to her bridal shower in March, we were so excited. We were guaranteed to see all our beloved extended family twice before the year was even halfway through.

The invitation to the shower provided more than an opportunity to see my family all gathered together; I had never been to a bridal shower, and this would be my first. I had been looking forward to my first bridal shower for as long as I can remember. My hopelessly romantic self enjoys spending evenings binge watching movies like 27 Dresses and Bride Wars, where I first learned how a wedding gift registry worked. My grandmother, sister, and I have made Say Yes to the Dress a monthly ritual.

Needless to say, I was more than prepared for a real bridal event with the women in my family, some of my favorite people on this earth.

When we arrived, my mom, sister, and I were greeted warmly by my cousin’s bridesmaids and given our table assignment. We walked into a Tuscan-themed room. Wine bottle centerpieces filled with sunflowers adorned every table. After grabbing some Italian appetizers of

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parmigiana and prosciutto, my cousin introduced us all to her matron of honor and her bridesmaids. They kindly gave us tickets for their raffle and directed us to some guessing games. One I especially liked contained six pictures of my cousin at various ages. We were instructed to guess her age in each picture and write it down. The winners would later receive extra raffle tickets for the gift baskets.

After I put all my tickets into a Coffee & Tea Lovers gift basket, we lined up to get our meal of salad, cooked vegetables, and gnocchi (which led to an intense discussion about the correct pronunciation of the word). As we finished our tiramisu desserts, one of my favorite moments began - my cousin started opening the gifts she received. I loved watching as she unwrapped each one, so many of them kitchen or household items that she and her fiancé would use as they began their married life together. I loved sitting there as she opened a brand new china set, or an Italian pasta serving dish, thinking about the family meals to come. I imagined the stories that would be told, and memories that would be made over these dishes. She was gracious and genuinely thankful. My heart was warmed thinking about how all of us would be with her as she and her husband began the next chapter of their lives together.

The whole afternoon ended on a special note. My cousin approached my sister, two of my cousins and me. She asked us all to be a part of the wedding. My cousin, Melissa, and I were asked to hand out the programs. She asked Schuyler to do the reading for the ceremony. I was touched. Of course, we gladly said yes. The shower was over, and I was reluctant to leave the family members I love so much. However, I was able to leave with a full belly, a full heart, and happy anticipation for May 13.

‘Legally Blonde’ is SV’s spring musical

The cast of “Legally Blonde” prepares for the upcoming production at Southview High School opening April 6.

The Sylvania Southview High School (Sunita Dhar). Unfortunately, she realizes the Theatre Department presents “Legally Blonde head lawyer, Professor Callahan (Nathan -the Musical” on Thursday, April 6 – Saturday, Davenport) is interested in more than her April 8 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 9 at brain. Ultimately, she defies expectations and 2:30 p.m. The performances take place at manages to stay true to her delightfully pink Sylvania Southview High School, 7225 personality.

Sylvania Ave. Tickets can be purchased in Director and choreographer Brandi advance at www.showtix4u.com. Tickets are $9 Shepard, the drama teacher at Southview, for students and senior citizens and $12 for chose this for its high energy and large chorus adults. numbers. Shepard stated, “We have so many Based on the novel and the hit movie of the strong female performers, this show is a chance same name, “Legally Blonde: the Musical” to really showcase them. The storyline may chronicles the journey of the famously perky seem fluff, but I keep reminding the students Elle Woods (Allie Gehling), a fashion savvy, ‘Elle is a real person. I’ve been in her shoes.’

UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned She’s just a girl chasing after a boy. She’s a upside down when she is dumped by her woman who learns to believe in herself, overboyfriend Warren (Peter Wurster). In an effort come stereotypes and be more than she ever to prove to Warren that she is more than just thought she could be.” some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Miss Shepard is assisted by vocal directors Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and Lindsay Andrews and Dawn Kingman, assisdo well. She finds out he has found a new love, tant choreographer Taylor Zaborski, technical Vivienne (Kendall Linnenkugel). No longer director Jon Austin and and pit orchestra having her best friends Serena, Margot and director Dawn Kingman. Student leadership Pilar (Serene Schwallie, Bridgette Dona, and includes stage manager Yasmine Abdouni and Taylor Spurgeon-Hess) by her side, she set crew-head Bethany Morgan. Over one hunbefriends quirky stylist Paulette (Sena dred students are involved in this production Abernathy) and helps her attract the attention through the cast, crew, and orchestra. of the UPS delivery guy, Kyle (Carson For more information, contact Brandi Greisiger). Elle struggles to succeed in school Shepard at bshepard@sylvaniaschools.org or with the help of Emmett (Travis Hamman) on 419-824-8580, ext. 6202. the legal team to defend Brooke Windham

Alternative nonpublic school opens

Abdurrahman Mustapha and Amal Abukaram look on as Sylvania AdVantage student interns Synenemaria Abukaram and Sundus Mustapha check out proofs for the April 4 newspaper.

In looking back over his school career, Sulaiman Mustapha realized that his experience lacked the support he would have liked for fostering his creativity and ingenuity. “I would have liked the opportunity to do cool things outside of school,” he recalled.

When his two younger sisters expressed frustration regarding their school experiences, Mustapha decided it was time to do something about it. “This school is an Islamic alternative,” he offered. “Here, we want to empower students to discover their passion and become creative and resourceful leaders inspired by Islamic principles.”

Last September, the 20-year-old opened the Bounty Collegium, an alternative nonpublic school for children grades seven, eight and nine. Next year, sixth and tenth grades will be added.

“The Bounty Collegium values real life experiences. To that end, we are partnering with local businesses who provide internships for our students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. We want our students to be exposed to several markets and to see different fields to evoke their imagination in innovation,” he stated. “The less time in the classroom, the more time students have out in the ‘real world’ to understand the value of their education. While we guarantee that these students will meet all the standards they need to graduate and excel, we will also encourage

them to pursue their passions with full guidance and support from the staff.”

Mustapha continued, “Our teaching methods have come from many different influences, one being the Finland Education System, whose students are number one in the world.

According to Mustapha, the school is for innovative students who are willing to train and gain knowledge. “We interview each student and his or her family to make sure that the prospective student and his or her family's values and goals coincide with ours,” he said. “We push each student to find an innovation in his or her chosen field and motivate each student to find an edge. We set a great plan for each student.”

In addition to Mustapha, his brother Abdurrahman Mustapha serves as the English director and his mother, Amal Abu Karam, is the superintendent. Triangle Director Mamdouh Abu Karam, Bayan Lahham, Sadaf Sediqe, Lina Jabri and Rahaf Kalaaji complete the current staff.

The Bounty Collegium is located on Monroe Street adjacent to the Sylvania Branch Library.

Mustapha also has locations and staff assembled for The Bounty Collegium in Dublin, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. Future plans include establishing locations in Silicon Valley, Calif., Dallas, Texas, Orlando, Fla., and New York City.

Jamie Hale and her children Aliyah and Xavier check out the artwork during the Maplewood open house for the student art exhibit on March 22.

Maplewood student Aiden Looker talks with his long-term substitute art teacher Mary Michalak about his artwork on display at the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum.

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4B | SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST APRIL 2017

SHANNON SZYPERSKI

SCHOOL OF THOUGHT What we love about our schools

In January 2008, my husband and I bought our first house in Sylvania. I had attended Maplewood, Arbor Hills, and Northview Shannon Szperski growing up, while my husband had attended Central, McCord, Southview, and Northview. Although we both graduated from Northview and were proud Wildcat alumni, the house we purchased happened to be in Southview district.

About a week after we bought our Southview-districted house, my husband announced that he wanted our children to attend Northview. “Well, we just bought a house in Southview district, so our kids are going to Southview.” I assured him. With that, we started attending some Southview events, collecting orange and brown attire, and enrolling the kids in Southview-based summer camps. As time went on, the

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WHITEFORD 3RD GRADE

I am a third grader at Whiteford Elementary. I love my school because of all the wonderful things we get to do and my teachers are always supportive. I also like that we have an amazing PRIDE Program that promotes kindness and good behavior at our school.

I like our Specials classes because our teachers make them fun. They are Library, Art, Music, and Gym. I like to play instruments in music. I get to play recorder sometimes. We have concerts too. During Library time I get to pick out one or two books every week.

Sometimes our librarian reads to us. My favorite is art because I like using paint and we get to make paintings. I learned how to make cherry blossom branches blowing paint with straws. Gym is fun because we get to play games like Sideline Soccer and Castle Eight Ball.

On Enrichment Day, people come into the different classrooms at Whiteford and teach us about what they do, like firefighters, policemen, cupcake bakers, chefs, and students from Southview who are in theater. I like Enrichment Day because it is fun to learn about things that we do not normally do like frosting and decorating cupcakes. I liked banging with the drumsticks and yelling with the loud music in Cardio Drumming this year.

thought of going Cougar became easier and easier and even seemed to fit.

One thing that helped shift our blackand-gold mindset was that we were already falling in love with another unfamiliar school: Sylvan Elementary. My husband was a Central boy, and my parents sent four kids through the halls of Maplewood. I loved, LOVED, being a Maplewood Panther and wore my blue and gold heart on my sleeve. I no doubt shed a few tears when my elementary alma mater was torn down, but I was also excited to know a better space was being built for a new generation of Panthers.

Despite living all but one year of my childhood in Sylvania, as far as I can recall I had never set foot in Sylvan Elementary until my oldest child enrolled there. I didn’t really know anyone who had gone to Sylvan, and, in fact, I didn’t even know where it was located prior to scoping out Sylvania real estate.

The only vague recollection I had of the Sylvan Bobcats was seeing their name written across rec softball uniforms from time to time.

Sylvan turned out to be a little different from the old Maplewood. There was only one floor instead of two, and art class was in a nice, centrally-located room instead of a creepy basement labeled with an old bomb

shelter sign (of course, the creepy Maplewood basement was somehow totally endearing at the time). Much like my beloved Maplewood, however, Sylvan was a welcoming place filled with a friendly staff and the love of learning. My kids quickly made great friends, and so did I. Quite by surprise, the place I had reserved in my heart for the love of an elementary school quickly doubled in size.

Our family has had a unique Sylvania Schools opportunity in that we have attended seven of the 12 schools. As the Sylvania Schools Parent Organization president, I’ve been in every building this year and have had the chance to enjoy the unique flavor of each. Experiencing the district as a whole and interacting with staff members and families from each building provides a much more comprehensive picture of the district we live in. Regardless of mascots, school colors, and square footage, each Sylvania school emits that same welcoming atmosphere and love of learning in 2017 that I felt first entering Maplewood in 1981.

There are multiple types of division that exist within a school system. We are divided

by geography – north, south, east, and west.

We are divided by building – seven ways at the elementary level, three ways at the junior high level, and two ways at the high school level. We are divided by role – parents, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, transportation, disability services, custodial, and food services, to name a few. Though we are divided, we are also one.

With two very different paths to consider as Sylvania Schools treks through its redistricting process, a single focus remains: One Sylvania. Oneness does not mean uniformity, but rather unity. It means that we take all our unique parts and combine them to create a greater whole. It means that we do our best to create and maintain a community by appreciating our individual components.

Over time, we have all developed our own loyalties and the idea of creating a shift in this structure no doubt feels a bit daunting.

In Sylvania, most of us have the wonderful problem of loving the place where we already are. It’s hard to think about being a Cougar when you were raised a Wildcat. Yet, when it comes right down to it, at the heart of it we’re all cats.

The teachers at Whiteford are always very encouraging and nice. Mrs. Pasch, my kindergarten teacher, always let me come and talk to her when I wasn’t even her student anymore.

My first grade teacher, Miss Hennessy, encouraged me with my writing because I like to write a lot. Mrs. Michaelson, my second grade teacher, came to support me when I was in Seussical the Musical at Southview last year.

She also placed me in a special reading group to challenge me. My third grade teacher, Mrs. Beddoes, has given me the opportunity to help the other kids in my class who are from Syria.

At Whiteford, we have a special PRIDE Program based on the Have You Filled a Bucket Today book about doing nice things for other people. Each class earns buckets by working extra hard in Specials, being quiet in the hallway, and standing in an extra straight line. When a class gets recognized, they earn letters to spell “Compliment.” Each time “Compliment” is spelled, the class earns a golden bucket. Once we get three buckets, then we earn a PRIDE table, where the class gets a special blue tablecloth at lunch and a bucket in the center of each table. I am one of the four PRIDE table leaders this year. We set the tables for the classes who earn the PRIDE table with the tablecloths and centerpieces. The PRIDE Program helps encourage good behavior.

My school has nice teachers and fun opportunities. I am glad I am a third grader at Whiteford Elementary!

MCCORD 6TH GRADE I am willing to bet that I can name at least five good qualities about both Highland Elementary School and McCord Junior High. I was a student at Highland and am currently a student at McCord, so I consider myself an expert on both. Sylvania has an excellent education system, and we are lucky to have it.

First off: Highland. Last year I was very sad to leave Highland because it had been my school for over half my life. I also love McCord, but Highland will always have a special place in my heart. One of the reasons is the Highland staff. All of my teachers have taught me what I needed to learn and much more. Even the most boring subjects were made interesting by the marvelous teachers.

Another thing is the running club. Did the teachers get up about five or six in the morning to do something for themselves? No, they do something for their students. We had the opportunity to run in the mornings at Highland and then run against the other Sylvania elementary schools at Secor Park.

Another great thing about Highland is the counselor, Mrs. Hoffman. She organized many projects, such as Looms of Love rubber band bracelets and fleece blankets.

Younger kids instead colored pictures to give away with the bracelets and blankets.

Something that was always fun was the Highland Stride. We would raise money, and, if we raised enough, we could get a

prize. If the entire school raised a certain amount of money, the principal would do something interesting. One year, the principal dressed in a giraffe suit the entire day.

When I was in fifth grade, kids threw water balloons at Mr. Pugh and into the crowd.

When I was in fourth grade, we did a dunk tank. I think my favorite year, however, was when we duck taped Mr. Gibbs to the wall and threw pie at his face.

In fifth grade, there was safety patrol, which teaches independence. We also went to Camp Miakonda for a week towards the end of the year. We learned camp songs and many other things. I always dreaded the end of the school year, because I would have to leave my teachers. However, I always looked forward to the Spring Fling. This year I’ll be allowed to work at it since I’m in middle school, which brings me to my next topic…

I now attend McCord, which gives the students a bit more freedom than Highland.

McCord also has many programs for kids who enjoy athletics and academics. I participated in running club and Math Counts.

Like Highland, the McCord staff is great.

When I would get lost at the beginning of the year, they would tell me how to get to my class. The teachers are understanding and make even the most boring, fall-asleep-inclass subjects enjoyable.

At McCord, we’re allowed to carry our phones in our supply bag, purse or pocket, which is a nice change from Highland. We can even sometimes use our phones instead of a Chromebook. Or, heck, teachers sometimes tell us to get an app and use that for class. There is no texting, however. If somebody does receive a text, the teacher politely asks whose phone it was and they turn it off.

At McCord, there are three options for musicians: band, orchestra, and choir. I am in band and I have learned a lot! When you are in sixth grade, you only go to music three days a week, but in seventh and eighth grade you go every day.

A great thing about going from elementary school to junior high is that some elementary schools combine. This allows kids to make new friends. At McCord, the students are a combination of Highland, Sylvan, and half of Maplewood. It is a good experience for children to be in a class with people that they haven’t known most of their life.

McCord Junior High School and Highland Elementary are very remarkable schools. The same goes for the rest of the Sylvania schools. My schools have been some of my favorite places, and I’m proud to say that I went to Highland and McCord.

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Scavenger Hunt benefits Read for Literacy

The Maplewood Team of Kelsey West, Jennifer Grafitti, Emily Miller, Val Shnider and Marsha Hawley were one of three teams from Sylvania to participate in the 10th annual Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt to benefit Read for Literacy held March 25.

Stranahan staff members, known as the Stranahan Bulldogs Bustin’ Out Books, Diane Bihn, Taylor Bosl, Laura Konrad, Jeremy Bauer and Jenni Delaney, searched for clues during the hour and a half event.

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Redistricting task force to release boundary maps, community survey before spring break

The redistricting task force is completing work on the new boundary maps that will be released on or around April 10 according to Adam Fineske, Sylvania Schools Executive Director and task force co-chairman. “Those maps will be accompanied by a community survey,” he pointed out. “The survey will be available on our website for two weeks through April 24. We know that the community is most eager to see these boundary maps and we are anxiously looking forward to listening to their feedback on the survey to help us make the best decision,” he said.

“The task force will analyze the data collected from the surveys and will make their recommendation for either Option one or three based on what the community values and what is best for kids,” Fineske noted. “We continue to listen to the community and its feedback weighs heavily on the report we will make,” he emphasized.

That task force recommendation will be proposed to the School Board for a vote at the May meeting.

Option one is proximity based and students will attend the schools closest to where they live. Grade configurations in each school will stay the same. All seven elementary school boundaries would be adjusted to balance enrollment. Students would attend the middle school based on his or her proximity to the building and not necessarily the elementary school he or she attended.

Option three is based on keeping students together from kindergarten through 12th grade in a consistent feeder pattern.

Maplewood and McCord will be converted to house fifth and sixth grade students. HillView, Highland and Whiteford elementary school students completing fourth grade will attend

Maplewood for fifth and sixth grade and Arbor Hills for seventh and eighth grades. Those students will attend Northview High School.

Central Trail, Sylvan and Stranahan elementary school students completing fourth grade will attend McCord for fifth and sixth grade and Timberstone for seventh and eighth grades. Those students will attend Southview High School.

“After adjustments to the options have been made there is really not major cost factors involved for either option,” Fineske offered.

“The task force has been also looking at proposed growth trends, which we are factoring in our process. This is an extensive process and the task force is working diligently. It is also very encouraging to see how the community is interested, involved and invested in this process,” he added.

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6B | SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE |FIRST APRIL 2017

Cherokee Wins 14U State Championship

The Cherokee had four wins during the state tournament to capture the Mid-Am District Ohio State 14U Championship: 5-2 over BG, 8-0 over Gilmour Academy, 12-0 over Sylvania and 3-2 over Team Ohio, which ended in a shootout. The team advances to Nationals in Coral Springs, Fla., April 6-10. The Cherokee team plays Bantam U14 Tier 2 hockey and is currently ranked number 10 nationally out of over 1,100 teams. Sylvania players include Jeffrey Wood, Justin Beaverson, Brendan Newsome, Camren Horvath, Thomas Barrow, Seth Orozco, Jimmy Roberts, David Crandall, and Andrew Pelok. The rest of the players are from Bedford, Toledo, and Findlay. Coach Rick Judson played 14 seasons of pro hockey, retired in 2010 as the Toledo Storm's all-time leader with 455 games played, 197 goals scored, and 244 assists. A Lambertville native and Bedford High School graduate, he made his pro debut in 1991. He helped lead Toledo to back-to-back Riley Cup titles in 1993 and 1994 and was named most valuable player of the 1993 Riley Cup playoffs. His best season came in 1993-94 with the Storm when he scored 39 goals and added 49 assists. He later was an assistant coach with the Storm. He holds the franchise record in total points recorded with 441, which is 113 points more the next highest player. Assistant coaches are Sean Ruby and Dusty Lozinski (both with sons on the team). The team manager is John Newsome.

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Stranahan Student Wins Five Medals Sunrise Gymnastics coaches Kyle Laconey, left, and Kevin Hijioka, right, congratulate Kane Dunaway who won five medals at the USA Gymnastics Ohio Boys State Championships. The tournament was held March 25 and 26, in Dayton, Ohio. Dunaway, a third grade student at Stranahan Elementary School, is in his first season competing on the Sunrise Gymnastics Academy Boys Team.

He won a silver medal for Still Rings, three bronze medals for Pommel Horse, Vault and High Bar and placed fifth for his All Around Score.

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Youth basketball brings out worst side of local sportswriter

The date: Mid-March, not June 19th. Time: middle of the afternoon, not prime time by any stretch of the Patrick Andres imagination.

Venue: Timberstone, not Oracle Arena. The fifth-grade basketball championship of Sylvania was not Game 7 of the NBA Finals, but from the mannerisms of myself and others, you would not be able to tell the difference.

Anyone who doubts the existence of the psychological notion of the “mob mentality” would be advised to spend an hour taking in any form of youth basketball. Anyone concerned about setting a positive example for their child would be advised to do the exact opposite.

You promise yourself, whether you are a sibling like me or a parent or a grandparent or anyone else, that you won’t be that person.

Mentally, you draw a thick black line between “legitimate” basketball, that played by collegians and professionals, and the spray-andpray world of fifth-grade hoops, where sportsmanship and eight-second violations are the thing and winning takes a backseat to fun and experience.

On the way to the game, you espouse heartily the inherent goodness of fair play and sport as a character builder. Grantland Rice stuff.

Things you’d see on a bumper sticker.

And then, somewhere between calling the officials vile names and throwing your hat in the most theatrical of ways, it begins to dawn on you that you are in fact a massive hypocrite.

You try to stop your reprehensible behavior,

try to subdue yourself, try to realize the idiocy of treating fifth-grade basketball as a life-anddeath affair. And then you look around, and realize, to your horror, all the adults are behaving the same way.

Cut to footage of LaVar Ball, father of Lonzo, UCLA star, along with two other basketball maestros in LiAngelo and Lamelo. You may have seen him if you have a passing interest in sports and don’t live under a rock, touting his sons as marketing messiahs while feuding with Charles Barkley and doing everything short of erecting plaques for the Ball brothers at Springfield in advance.

What does LaVar’s lunacy have to do with an afternoon at Timberstone? It’s because the popular perception of Ball - as a raving madman, an overbearing father craving attention is projection. The truth is we, the parents and siblings of youth athletes, are all unconsciously LaVar Ball.

By the second half it was too late for me. I had become one of them - the caricatures of sports family members you only read about but don’t believe in. I was a shadow of my former self. I had regressed to that primordial ancestor, filled with hate of poor officiating and the other team.

The number of civilized people not caught up in the frenzy were few. Some people clapped modestly for good plays by their children, yelling encouraging - not discouraging - words at their team of choice. Pity them. Their time is coming.

And then there was another man, invisible from my vantage point, that took great pride in chastising the officials over one questionable call, punctuating his semi-conscious rant by bellowing, with Trump-like bombast, “Terrible!”

Don’t pity him. Don’t pity me. Pity the fifthgraders on the floor who have to deal with us.

Berating officials at a children’s game, seen by maybe fifty people, at a school likely unknown to people outside a forty-mile radius? Sad!

Named All-ECAC All-Rookie Sylvanian Alexa Pfeiffer, a member of the women’s hockey team for the State University of New york at Potsdam, was named an All-ECAC West all-rookie.

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Local motorcross rider turns pro

R.J. Schroyer

Motocross rider R. J. Schroyer is realizing his dream. Just recently he earned professional status through the AMA sanctioning body. He will compete in the 250 B Class.

He plans to compete in his first race as a professional in the High Point National in Mt. Morris, Penn., in June. He hopes to qualify for the RedBud National track in Buchanan, Mich., over the July 4 weekend.

Schroyer of Ottawa Lake, Mich., is a third generation Motocross racer following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father and uncles. “I have been riding for several years thanks to the support and help from my family,” he said. “I really take this to heart.”

According to Schroyer, Motocross is one of the most physically demanding sports and he spends lots of time in the gym to be phys-

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Schroyer works out with Lori Miller at least three times a week for an hour and a half to two hours and rides as much as possible practicing on his backyard track, a private track owned by family friend, one behind the Milan race track and a fourth on Airport Highway. "Each track is different,” he said.

“I practice for hours and the experience of different tracks is very helpful as the tracks where we race are all different,” Schroyer said. “Those tracks all have from 10 to 15 jumps and many turns with different track surfaces,” he added.

“I love the sport,” he confessed. “I love the freedom of being on a bike and being able to express myself by riding my bike hard. And, I’m pretty flashy on the track. I wear bright colors and throw my bike around a bit. I love every time I get on a bike,” Schroyer reported.

“I also love the competition. I love to get in that first turn and mix it up with the other riders. That makes all the training time and money worth it,” he smiled.

Schroyer has set several new goals since he obtained his pro card. He wants to qualify for nationals and to be part of the fastest 40 drivers. He also wants to keep progressing and to grow as an athlete. He also wants to finish in the top 20 in his class.

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The Snow Queen: Ballet Theatre of Toledo maintains its high standards

BY LINDSAY SMITH

The beloved Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale “The Snow Queen” burst into life with Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s latest and innovative production March 18-19 at Trinity Church in downtown Toledo.

Choreography was by Sylvania resident and BTT’s own Nigel Burgoine, who has established himself not only as the artistic director for BTT but as an innovative and adventurous choreographer. Hopefully this Toledo Treasure will not be lured to other pastures!

Again the Company seems to grow and develop its professionalism and rises to every challenge with each new production it presents, and the Snow Queen, composed by Alexander Glazunov, was no exception.

And how fitting that this production, superb in every aspect, was dedicated to the memory of the late Dorothy Mackenzie Price who supported BTT since its inception some

12 years ago.

Whether on tour, or at established theaters such as The Valentine, or in this case the wonderful atmospheric Trinity Church with its stained glass adding to the stage effects, the company’s standard of professionalism never varies.

Stand outs in this production were Hannah Pruiett as Gerda. Her fouettes turns were strong and exceptionally well-presented. Evan Long as Kai displayed technically the qualities of a professional dancer – his relevés in A La Seconde were sensational and his attitude pirouettes were flawless. His acting ability surpassed what a 13-year-old dancer should be able to accomplish!

Hannah Gerken as the guardian of Gerda portrayed her role most expressively and Regan Simon as the Snow Queen brought out the assertiveness of the character. Also showing great characterization was Rebekah Schmitz as the enchanted lady and Mackenzie

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Abodeely floated through her princess variation and had a handsome partner in Jared Davis.

Bringing humor and strong technique to the production were Jacqueline Weaner and Emma Hennessy as the robbers. There is no doubt that BTT’s strength lies in its ability to groom and develop up and coming dancers for principal roles.

In addition, the setting at Trinity Church gives the audience the advantage of being very close to all the dancers. In a lesser company this could have been to the disadvantage of the audience.

As I have mentioned in previous review, when it comes to BTT, the dedication of the

principals and costs shows through, and illustrates there is nothing wrong with our youth when given the challenge to perform in the discipline of dance.

This latest production shows BTT going from strength to strength, due, in this critic’s opinion, to the fact that it is not tempted to diversify with other dance forms, but relishes in the challenges involved in specializing only in the art of classical ballet.

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Camper, Jim Scheib, scans the horizon for the perfect campsite.

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It’s hard to believe that three and a half decades have passed since my family’s fateful Friday the 13th camping experience. It’s even harder to believe that I wasn’t thrown into therapy over what some of the more negative members of our posse still refer to as our own personal “Survivor episode sans Prozac.� Yet, I have found one thing to be true about those who “hang� in the outdoors. Campers cope and cope we did.

Three families naively headed to Pokagon State Park with the intention of having some fun and frolic.

My family had a Holiday trailer we towed behind our station wagon complete with faux wood trim. The Wrays, whose four ultra-athletic children made the rest of us kids feel like talentless freaks, set up tents with the efficiency of circus employees. The Baumann’s had a

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My mom was the first brave soul who stepped inside our home away from home to assess the damage. All seemed to be unscathed except the cabinet drawers had been forced open, making it look as if we now had a poltergeist. Unfortunately for my dad, his underwear drawer was located directly under the fridge door. The contents of the fridge, including a large pot of chili that was to be our dinner, was now in his Jockey briefs. My dad was forced to go “commando� the rest of the weekend.

Things eventually simmered down to a mild mania. We settled once again at the picnic table and played board games. Though it was very difficult to concentrate due to the aroma of a slow cooking casserole wafting in our direction, made by Mrs. Baumann. Knowing that I was most likely going to be on the receiving end of chili from the underwear drawer, I set about trying to score an invite to the Baumann camp. I was successful in my mission. We anxiously waited at the table as Mrs. Baumann emerged from the pop-up trailer with her culinary delight. Mrs. Baumann was the most ladylike woman I had ever met. It was quite surprising to hear her say an unfamiliar word when she tripped on a small rock, causing noodles, chicken and cheese to take flight and land in the gravel. With bloodied knees, and still clutching her spoon, she scooped up the casserole back into the Pyrex dish and proceeded toward us. She slopped big heaps of the carnage on our plates. Looking as if she were possessed by demons and refraining from eye contact, she chanted over and over “Don’t say a word! I mean it girls. Don’t say a word!� My friend Kari, who was the bravest of the bunch, took a bite. Two seconds later, she spat out a small piece of gravel which caused an outburst of laughter from us kids.

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‘Make Mine Chocolate’

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It may be a happy time for children, but for rabbits, Easter can be a particularly dreadful time of year. The “Make Mine Chocolate!” campaign was created to raise awareness of the fate of rabbits bought as Easter pets. Many families bring cute “Easter bunnies” into their homes only to lose interest in them a few weeks or months later, making rabbits the third most common pets to be turned over to shelters. Every spring, animal shelters and rescue groups are swamped with discarded Easter rabbits.

Worse yet, pet rabbits are often turned loose outside only to be killed by cars, predators or starvation.

Using the signature pin in the shape of a chocolate bunny, the Make Mine Chocolate!TM campaign was created to start a conversation about rabbit welfare during the Easter season. The goal is to arm potential rabbit owners with the information they need to determine if a rabbit is right for their family before they put a cute bunny in an Easter basket. The pins are affixed to a card encouraging the purchase of chocolate bunnies or stuffed toy animals rather than pet rabbits along with some important facts to consider before bringing a rabbit into the home. In addition, the “Interactive Bun” was created as a set of entertaining hands-on activities to explore the demands of living with a rabbit.

Because of its simplicity – the core message that rabbits should not be considered

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THE STARS SPEAK “April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks Go.” -Christopher Morley Dear Readers, As springtime on the planet signals a time of rebirth, new life bursting from old roots, and the sweet wonder of nature following its own orderly course, so too does springtime in the heavens. It offers the promises of new insights, fresh starts and the blessed comfort of observing the orderliness of change. Astrologically speaking, spring is all about purging, a time to rethink old patterns, a period in which to reevaluate.

Venus, the planet of pleasure and play, retrogrades back into Pisces until April 15

Venus in retrograde takes our hand and pulls us into the darkness of our relationships.

A retrograde period of any planet is a retrospective of that planet’s themes. It is like going into the deep dark cave of oneself in whatever area of life is covered by the planet that is retrograde. It is a time of moving backward, perhaps of going back to pick up pieces lost in the past. It is a time of retrieval, of turning inward, perhaps of letting go. Since Venus’ domain is relationships, this turning inward will happen in that domain. Now retrograding back into Pisces, it brings forth deep-seated emotions, lessons to be learned from past or present. You may become aware to unresolved matters. It is clearly a period to assume closure. Under the retrograde influence, you must assess the severity of the problem and the “cost-benefit” of the relationship. Only after Venus turns direct should you initiate any alienation if this is deemed necessary.

Mercury, the planet of chat and reason, retrogrades from April 9 through May 3

Moving from the fixed stubborn sign of Taurus into the self-contained sign of Aries, it is a good time to rethink old patterns, old habits but not a good period to implement.

However, it is a good cycle in which to plan accordingly, then go full speed ahead after May 3. Those born under Virgo, Gemini and Taurus may feel the confusion of this transit. Others may be affected by how it is taking place in your own charts.

Saturn retrograde in Sagittarius until June 2017

Since Saturn is the father of all planets, creating order and structure with lessons always to be learned, we may find ourselves during this retrograde affected in ways where we seek out more stability, whether through finance, relationships, or work/co-workers. Those born under Capricorn may feel the intensity as

they’re ruled by Capricorn and may find themselves lost in a shuffle. Since it is occurring in the sign of Sagittarius, those born under Sag may feel restricted and less likely to want to venture out, or explore, given their true nature.

Those born under Pisces, Virgo and Gemini may feel the pressure within the confines of work as well as personally. However, as with most transits, this can be helpful in that it provides an opportunity to sit back and take a personal inventory. It is a good time to reexamine finances, and our political views/understanding.

Full moon in Libra, April 11

Libra, the sign that seeks partnership, balance and mutuality, is hosting the Full Moon opposite the Sun in dependent, uncooperative Aries on April 11. The struggle is between compromise based on the Libra Moon versus the urge and desire for freedom and personal space. For the next few days, even those Aries who manage to come across as pleasant Venusian, Libras will find it challenging to sit still while the heat is turned up inside.

Relational interactions will be challenging.

Spring fever could bring out some definite urges to push for something physical or sexual on a personal level - and things could get quite aggressive at work or in social settings.

New moon-April 26 in earthy Taurus

The New Moon in Taurus is one of my favorite lunations, because Taurus as an earth sign energizes our senses, enriches our soul, encompassing the wonderful green scent of spring and all of its beauty. The New Moon in earthy, Venusian Taurus brings us back to reality, pulling us back into our bodies. It helps to create a footing as we begin better habits. This particular New Moon in sync with the transiting Sun, at odds with Uranus and Saturn, may help in allowing us a better platform in which to work. It provides an opportunity to evaluate our physical reality, making this lunation the perfect time to see if we are living in reality, or just passing time. As idealism goes, is it standing in the way? Are we cutting off our nose to spite our face? Keep in mind that compromise is not a dirty word.

SIGNS: Aries (March 21-April 20)

This month, with the influences of the Full Moon along with Mercury in retrograde, money-related issues might trigger unnecessary spending habits. Be aware that emotional spending is not always a cure. In addition, the exchange with those you are connected to, both work and personal may trigger an impulse to react. Better to step back, and then jump in. Trying to pull it together this month may take all the moxie you have.

Taurus (April 21-May 20)

Though a creature of habit, out of character and without hesitation you welcome the changes ahead. These areas involve work as well as play. The anxiety that has occupied your area of work and mind, specifically with Mercury in retrograde, will start to ease up by mid-May. More so, though the planets are in frenzy, you may still be way ahead of yourself as whatever you seem to do falls into place.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It has been said that, “To understand life it must be looked at backwards." Your mind as well as your body may be working overtime this month as Mercury in retrograde traveling through the private sector of your chart sparks a memory. Knowing this may help to create much needed resolution, whatever it may be.

Also, biting off more than you can chew may be your down fall, so know your limitations.

Redirect.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

For the next few months or so, you may be driven to reestablish healthy guidelines/priorities when dealing with friends and co-workers.

Though your confidence level is favorable, your mind may still be working on overtime.

Trying to make rhyme and reason of what is taking place around you could alter your current state of affairs. Also, your personal life may be unpredictable as Saturn continues in opposition to your natal sign. Get what you need and not necessarily what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

A mixture of very interesting influences gives you the green light to sweep away conditions and situations that no longer suit your purpose. During the next few weeks or so this is your time to buckle down and get down to business. Specifically speaking your career aspirations may be ignited, however with Mercury in retrograde hovering over the zenith part of your chart, confusion in decision-making could be a factor. Follow your instincts or wait until after May 3.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

As with most Virgos, the pressure to produce, to always do well, is a given factor. With Saturn at odds with your own sign, and Mercury, your ruler, in retrograde, it’s all about timing and keeping it steady. As with most Virgos, they are their own taskmasters, pushing beyond limits. It’s the end result that matters.

Health matters need your attention. It is a good period to start a health regimen of some kind.

At least plan it and implement after May 3.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

As always with most Libras, partnerships are the spice of life. As influences make their way into your house of relationships, your motivation is clear. This is your month to pay attention to the details surrounding your financial needs. In addition, creating a new "normal" for yourself is well indicated. However, with

CONGRATULATIONS STAR TALK Mercury in retrograde, your sense of responsibility may be oppressive. Do what you need to do, and then step back.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)

As with most serious-minded Scorpios, your sense of responsibility is absolute. This is your month to focus on words that attach themselves to those around you. Both work and personal connections may be the recipients. Mercury in retrograde can twist and turn thoughts, creating a mountain of mixed messages. So be clear. Relationships can be overwhelming. Time for you to set some healthy guidelines.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

Though Mercury, the planet of chat, is retrograding in your area of health, you may find yourself off the wagon, so to speak.

Nevertheless, this is a good time to plan, to sit down and take in every given detail of your expectations. Try not to get too ahead of your blueprint ... just chart it out. Also, think about less impulsive spending, socking it away for a rainy day. You may need it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Taking steps and becoming more deliberate may actually get you where you want to be this month. An interesting transit involving money can set you way ahead of your game plan. In addition, with Mercury in retrograde, things can get rocky where matters of the heart are concerned. Tread carefully, pay attention to your common sense before reacting. This may be a tough month, muddling through is the key.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

Your given priorities lead you into the home base. Taking a step forward, having clear intentions, and delving into much-needed family time. Also, friendships, though important, have been on the back burner. Nesting and allowing yourself some much needed R & R is a blessing without a disguise. A love interest from the past? Possibly, a spiritual connection that has been long awaited? Timing is the key.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)

Though you tend to be rather reserved, you may find yourself feeling jumbled up, as Saturn, at odds with your Sun sign, brings your energies out into the open. You may see yourself becoming a bit more industrious, more intuned to the outside realm of life. No longer just the fantasy but more of a reality. The transit of Mercury in retrograde, may have you playing a guessing game.

Astrological Tips: Good period to focus on health matters. Best days April 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 21 and 22.

Janet Amid is a columnist that writes for Sylvania Advantage, and can be heard on 92.5 KISS FM Monday mornings between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. She can reached at 419-882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com. Visit the website at www.JanetAmid.com.

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Mobile Meals Brings on the Chili

Dana Cruse and Tammy Kruger of Lakes of Sylvania served the People’s Choice winning chili to guests at Mobile Meal’s annual Chili Cook-Off on March 25.

Channel 11 morning anchor Melissa Andrews and her son Rory Barnaby and meteorologist Rob Wickman offer samples of their Media People’s Choice white chicken chili.

Chili judges Rich Kasch, Terry Stocker, Mayor Paula HicksHudson, Mary Bilyeu, Pam Weirauch and Joe Stoll taste the entries to make their decision.

The chili prepared by the CareLink Nursing Services was the first place choice of the judges.

Pasta for Pooches Raises Funds for ADAI

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PRO Home and Garden Show a Hit

Michael Bonnar, a Vietnam veteran, is honored by the members of the PRO Professional Remodelers Organization and receives a gesture of thanks for his service from Kirk Wylie, of Kirk Wylie Masonry.

Nicole Bloom and Arnie the Hammer, of Arnold's Home Improvement, greet visitors at the PRO Home and Garden Show, held March 24-26, at the SeaGate Centre.

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Information and Referral Manager at the Ability Center Debbie Keller and volunteer, Debbie Walker, welcome guests to the fifth annual Pasta for Pooches, held on March 25, at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Ottawa Lake, Mich.

Client Services Director for the Assistance Dogs Program Jenny Barlos and Director of Development for the Ability Center Kim Danes, volunteer at the event that gives individuals with disabilities a new ‘leash’ on life.

Benny Wilkerson, his service dog Quincy and daughter Tina Calhoun, foster and training coordinator for ADAI, visit with guests at the fifth annual event raising $44,000 in the first four years to benefit Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence.

Paul and Nancy Jomantas visit with a caring canine at the Pasta for Pooches event that included dinner, a raffle, silent auction and cake walk.

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Sylvania area businesses, services and more are highlighted

Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Sprott, left, and Chairman Jeff Boersma, right, congratulate the 2017 Chamber Champions: Volunteer Tom Wulf of Metamora State Bank, Media: Amanda Boyd of WSPD, TV13; Nonprofit: Andy Weigand and Betty Bassett of McCord Road Christian Church; Business leader Scott Nelson, Sylvania Schools Superintendent; Small Business, John and Jan Watkins and George and Abby Reeb of Reeb Funeral Home, and Retail Dan and Beth Hafner of Hafner Florist. Missing Large Business Dave White Chevrolet.

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Nikki Pollex of Imaging Central offers Marquita Boyd and her grandson Montrice a treat at her booth.

Sandi Hauk learns about remodeling services from Brian Bowers of Arnold’s Home Improvement.

Beth Ann Varney learns about the Lourdes nursing program from Tara Hanna and Laura Ott.

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At the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo

Don Yerks tries his hand at the Great Lakes Audiology hearing game under the watchful eye of DeAnne Wyes.

Diane Leveque of ProMedica’s Vein Solutions explains her company’s services to Wendy Morrisy and her daughter Ella.

Sara Lauk of Kingston Residence of Sylvania explains the upcoming wellness seminar to Orlan Buck and Terry Hall.

Cindy Mier of Lock-it-Up talks with Dennis Mahoney about the different storage units that are available.

Tony Chandler looks on as his wife, Laura, fills out a raffle ticket at the Everdry booth.

Jeff Hamm of Budget Blinds talks with Sandy Germana about new window treatments.

Sylvania Police Sgt. Justin Music along with Police Explorers Corey Wright, Bronson Ulery, Ben Bostater and Citizens Patrol Volunteer Todd Ziolkowski and Officer Kevin Pooley man their booth located next to The Next Sweet Thing bakery.

Tyler Woods offers ice cream to Claire Proctor of Sylvania Community Services and Julie Graf of the Sylvania Senior Center at the Walker Funeral Home booth while Bob Boes and his mother, Kim Woods, look on.

What’s Up at TOPS TO TOP TOPS! Kelly Longthorne and Beth Holt of Holt Roofing offer treats to Sam Atameed and his son Isaac.

Lauren Creque of Creque Greenhouses offers a pansy plant to Tina Haack.

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Rick Villhauer talks with Troy Hendricks and Hannah Gulkerson of Visiting Angels.

Joan Cherry learns about Sylvania Area Federal Credit Union from Pat Hakeos.

Remember When it Comes To Parks in the Sylvania Area, We’re TOPS! The Olander Park System Board of Commissioners meets on Wednesday, April 19 at 5:15pm in the Callahan Administrative Office at Olander Park

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Christ Presbyterian Church Palm Sunday, April 9 8:30 a.m. Chapel Service 10 a.m. Traditional Service Maundy Thursday, April 13 7 p.m. Service Good Friday, April 14 7 p.m. Service Easter Sunday 10 a.m. Traditional Service

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

Palm Sunday, April 9 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service 11 a.m. Worship and Praise Maundy Thursday, April 13 7 p.m. Service Good Friday, April 14 Noon Ecumenical Worship at UCC Church 7 p.m. Service Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Easter Breakfast 10:15 a.m. Egg Hunt 11 a.m. Worship and Praise

Epworth United Methodist Church

Palm Sunday, April 9 8:30 a.m. , 9:45 a.m.; & 11 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, April 13 7 p.m. Service Good Friday, April 14 Noon-6 p.m., Stations of the Cross Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. , 9:45 a.m.; & 11 a.m.

St. Michael’s in the Hills

Palm Sunday, April 9 8 a.m. , 9:45 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, April 13 6:30 p.m. Service Good Friday, April 14 Noon Easter Sunday 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

Palm Sunday, April 9 10:15 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, April 13 7 p.m. Service Good Friday, April 14 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday 7 a.m. Service 8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 10 a.m. Service

Sylvania Church

Saturday, April 15 Free pancake breakfast, 10 a.m.10:45 a.m.

Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.

Easter Sunday, 11 a.m. Service

Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St. Sylvania, Ohio Apri l 8 Easter Eggs-travaganza Community Event: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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