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Back row L-R: Devon ‘Devosaurus Rex,’ Liza Jane, ‘Katie Kuma-Sutra,’ Nicole ‘GiWrath,’ Rachel ‘Atomic,’ Shawn ‘DestruckShawn,’ Lisa ‘French Vanilla.’ Front row L-R: ‘Snark,’ Kari 'Little Bit,’ Mona ‘Mother Nature,’ Tiffany ‘Irish TearHer,’ Andrea ‘Paraclete,’ Allen ‘Chicken Allen King,’ members of the Glass City Rollers, are ready to hit the track. A Sylvania School District reading specialist, a Northview coach, business entrepreneurs, a florist and chemical operators are part of the only flat track derby league in the area. The group is ready to raise heartbeats and awareness for the sport they love.

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Healing Service The Victory Center invites cancer patients and survivors to a healing service on the third Tuesday of each month at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. The service is free and open to the public. Register by calling 419-531-7600. Mom2mom Mom2mom is a way for moms to get connected with others who are also journeying through motherhood. We meet the first Wednesday of every month from September through May from 9:15-11:15 am at Christ the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd. Childcare is provided. facebook.com/Mom2momtoledo/ MothersÊ Center of Greater Toledo First and third Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45-11:15 am at West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. Developmentally appropriate childcare provided. For info visit motherscenter.net. Nar-Anon A 12-step program for families and friends of addicts meets on Saturdays from 10-11 am at Mercy St. Anne’s, 3404 W. Sylvania Ave, third floor conference room and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Ln. Olivet Lutheran ChurchÊs 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.

YOURGOOD.NEWS Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 pm the second Tuesday of each month. Park in the back. 419-885-4421. Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For info, call 419-346-2753 or 419-344-9830. Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo Meets first and third Thursdays, Sept.-May at Perrysburg Masonic Hall - 590 E South Boundary at 7 pm. Each meeting is a program or member auction. Stroke Support Group Monthly support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 4 - 6 pm at ProMedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Rd. Contact 419-291-7537 or stroke.support@promedica.org. Survivors of Suicide Support Group Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Advent Lutheran Center, 3941 N. McCord Rd. at 7pm. Call Nancy Yunker at 419-517-7553 for more information. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held monthly on the third Thursday at 7 pm in SUCC’s Christ’s Chapel, 7240 Erie St. 419-882-0048. TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meet the first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 pm in the Sylvania Heritage Museum Carriage House, 5717 N. Main St. 734-847-6366. TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Rd. Meetings are held Mondays from 9-10:30 am and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm. Call 419478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated. Toledo Area Genealogy Society Meets from 7-9 pm the second Monday of the month September through June at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit tagstoledo.org for info. Toledo Country Live Band Toledo Country Live Band is in concert the first and third Saturday, 6 pm at the Church of St. Andrew United Methodist, 3620 Heatherdowns. Light refreshments. Free. Call 419-262-4453. Weight Loss Surgery Seminars First and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 pm sponsored by Mercy Health. Held at 3930 Sunforest Ct. Ste. 100, Toledo. Hosted by certified surgeons by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric surgery. No cost-no obligation for attendees.

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Sylvania Senior Center Programs

Hours: 8 am- 5 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri • 8 am-7:30 pm Tuesdays Lunch is served from 11:30-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation age 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, $8.00 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: when classes are not in session, see schedule; Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly; Woodcarvers: Tue, 3-6 weekly through Dec. 6 Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 03/03 Art Studio Group: Tue, 9-11, Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, weekly, * 1-3, monthly Charter Sr. Living BP/BS Clinic: Current Events: 2nd & 4th Tue, Tue 9:30-10:30, weekly 2-4, monthly Senior Chorus: Tuesday 9:45Silver Scholars: 5:30 presentation, 11:15, weekly call for details Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7 p.m., 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Mar-Oct, weekly Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3, 03/11 Retirement Specialist: 2nd Wed, monthly by appointment, monthly Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Party Euchre: Wed 10-12, weekly Tue 3-4, weekly, * Pinochle: 12:30-3:30, weekly Silver Scholars: 5:30 presentation, Rummikub: 2nd & 4th Wed, call for details 3-4:30, monthly Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7 p.m., 03/12 Pathways Consultation: 2nd Thu, Mar-Oct, weekly by appointment, monthly 03/04 Knit & Crochet: Wed 9-11 & Camera Club: 2nd Wed, Fri 2-4, weekly 1:30-2:30, monthly Party Euchre: Wed 10-12, weekly 03/13 Estate Review, by appt., monthly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, 03/16 18th Anniversary Week, tours Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * and more! Call for details Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 10 Warning Signs/Dementia: 03/05 Hand & Foot: 1st & 4th Thu, 10-11, R.S.V.P. 12-3:30, monthly iPad/Phone Lvl I: 2 day, 4 hour Crafting for Fun: 12st & 4th Thu, course, 1-3, * 1-2:30, monthly 03/17 18th Anniversary Week, tours and 03/06 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly more! Call for details Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, Primary Election Day Bake & Craft $3 @ the door, weekly Sale! 03/09 Arbors at Sylvania BP Clinic: Charter Sr. Living BP/BS Clinic: 11:30-12:30 Tue 9:30-10:30, weekly Computer Basics: 2 day, 3 hour 03/18 18th Anniversary Week, tours and course, 1-2:30, * info more! Call for details Cardio Drumming: 2nd & 3rd 03/19 18th Anniversary Week, tours and Mon, 2-2:40, $2, monthly more! Call for details 03/10 Charter Sr. Living BP/BS Clinic: Omelet Breakfast: $6, call for Tue 9:30-10:30, weekly ticket availability Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue of the Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4, weekly month, by appointment Book Review: 3rd Thu, 2-3, *Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter.

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•Through April 26

Yayoi Kusama: Fireflies on the Water Toledo Museum of Art Yayoi Kusama’s artistic practice spans seven decades and her paintings, sculpture and installations have left a mark on the art world.

•March 3

Painting Flowers with Watercolor and Ink, 4-5 pm Sylvania Library Kids ages 5-10 learn there are many ways to paint a flower. •Cricut for the Holiday, 6-7 pm King Road Library Adults can use their newly developed skills to create a St. Paddy's Day Banner. Familiarity with the Cricut machine and Cricut Design Space basic features is recommended. Register.

•March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Gamers Guild Free For All, 6-8 pm Sylvania Library Teens: play Nintendo Switch on a jumbo screen, enjoy retro video games, play Roblox on iPads, or even try out a new board game at Gamers Guild. Free for All.

•March 4

Cupcake Decorating Workshop 4-5 pm Sylvania Library Teens age 13-18 learn to decorate cupcakes like the pros. You can take your cupcakes home or you can eat them right away! Register. Let's Talk! English Language Conversation Club, 6-7 pm King Road Library Adults, immerse yourself in a welcoming, respectful and friendly environment to practice your English conversation skills while discussing a variety of topics. •Read with Thee Toledo Reign, 3:30-4:30 pm

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King Road Library Kids age 5-10, meet a member of The Toledo Reign, Toledo's pro women's tackle football team! Enjoy being read to by special guests, get autographs and ask questions.

•March 4, 18

Aromatherapy, 1-2 pm The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Learn and 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. Call the Victory Center at 419-531-7600 for details.

•March 4, 11, 18, 25

Senior Stroll, 2-3 pm Wildwood Metz Visitor Center Come move, learn and socialize and take a gently paced nature walk around Wildwood Preserve. Reservations, Code 104402104

•March , 25

Yoga by the Lake, 6 pm Olander Nederhouser All skill levels. Residents $5; Non residents $6. Register online at olander.recdesk.com or 419-882-8313, ext. 1004.

•March 5

Pre-Retirement Planning, 6-7:30 pm Sylvania Library Learn to establish a goal and plan for retirement; find answers to questions about Social Security, taxes, estate planning, and insurance in retirement. Presented by the Hantz Group. •Baby Toddler & Me Yoga Olander Park Register online at olander.recdesk.com or 419-882-8313, ext. 1004. •Distinguished Lecture in American History, 7 pm Franciscan Center ‘Ike Confronts the Bomb: Threats, Bluffs, and Myths’ featuring Dr. Benjamin Greene, BGSU history professor, author, and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel. The event is free.

•March 5, 12, 19, 26

Gamers Guild, 3:30-5:30 pm Sylvania Library Teens play games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance, Mario Kart 8, Super Mario Party, more. •Sit, Stay, Read, 7-9 pm King Road Library Kids ges 5-10 will be improving your reading skills while reading to a gentle, friendly therapy dog. Register.

•March 6

Art Walk, 5-8 pm Downtown Sylvania First Friday Art Walk in the Red Bird Art District. •Special Night of Music Franciscan Center Jazz trombonist and Toledo Symphony conductor Alain Trudel joins us for a special night of music. Learn more at http://toledojazz.org/

•March 6, 20

Fish Fry, 5-8 pm Little Flower Catholic Church 5522 Dorr St. Adults and seniors $10; children $5. Serving Alaskan pollock, au gratin potatoes, coleslaw, dinner roll, desserts and beverages. 50/50 raffles and 50" TV raffle.

•March 6, 13, 20, 27

Library Playdate! 10-10:45 am Sylvania Library Children ages 0-5 and their favorite grown-

up are welcome to experience the Library as a fun, exciting place to play while building early literacy skills. •Nintendo Gamers Guild, 3:30-5 pm King Road Library Tweens, ages 10-13 can play the hottest games on the Nintendo Switch such as Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Super Mario Party.

•March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

Snooze at The Zoo, 6:30 pm-10 am Toledo Zoo Families, groups, schools: spend the night at the Zoo. Separate fee, pre-registration required. Visit toledozoo.org/snooze.

•March 7

So You Want to Be a Chef? 2-3 pm King Road Library Teens, 13-18 hear all about what it takes to pursue this field from a local Chef of a fine dining, locally sourced, award-winning restaurant! •Sylvania Uncorked, 7-11 pm Franciscan Center Sylvania Area Family Services annual chocolate and wine affair. •Make and Take, 10 am-noon Toledo Zoo Tiered succulent garden workshop. Reservations are required. Workshop is kid-friendly and includes pastries and beverages. Register and learn more at toledozoo.org/workshop. •Brahms v Radiohead Concert, 8 pm Valentine Theatre Two musical works are interwoven accompanied by vocalists and the Toledo Symphony. Tickets at the Valentine Theatre box office.

•March 7-8

Robotics Weekend Imagination Station 1 Discovery Way, Toledo Learn how robots are designed, built and programmed for specific tasks.

•March 7-14, 21, 28

Fitness After 40, 8-9 am Sylvania Library Fitness After 40 with Renegade Fitness is a workout program for busy adults that just want to get moving and feeling good in a smart, effective way. This class is a series. •Euchre Saturdays, 11 am-1 pm Sylvania Library Adults whether you're a "card shark" or have never played Euchre before, all are welcome.

•March 8

International Women Day celebration, 2-4 pm Sylvania Branch Library Presented by the Selene Center. Speakers in-

clude Celia Williamson, PhD, director, Human Trafficking and Social Justice institute, The University of Toledo, Attorney Valeria Fatica, and Northview High School Respect Club members Malya Black and Fiona McDaniel. •Garden Tour Series, 1:30 pm Toledo Zoo Join the Zoo’s horticulture staff for a behindthe-scenes tour of the greenhouse facility. Tour is rain or shine and meets at Ziem’s Conservatory.ly. For more information, visit toledozoo.org/gardens. •Pink Boots Society Brew Day Upside Brewing 5692 N. Main St. Guests will create a limited edition collaborative brew. Toledo-Polish American Concert, 2:30 pm Owens Community College Theater 70 musicians of the Owens Community College and Toledo Polish-American Concert Bands. in a ‘side-by-side” free concert.

•March 9

Monday Crafternoon, 4-5 pm King Road Library Kids ages 5 to 12, If you love to make crafts, jewelry, and art projects, "Crafternoons" are for you! The library will provide the projects, supplies, smiles, and fun. •Sylvania Book Club, 7-8 pm Sylvania Library Adults, enjoy discussion of ‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’ by Neil Gaiman.

•March 10

Hug a Pup, 11:30- am-12:30 pm King Road Library Hosted by The Ability Center of Greater Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Library. •Lynda.com Library Database, 6-7 pm King Road Library Lynda.com offers online video tutorials to help adults learn through self-study online training videos and tutorials. •Coffee and blood pressure testing, 10 am-Noon Franciscan Care Center 4111 N. Holland Sylvania Free cup of coffee with blood pressure testing. ProMedica Dementia Education Series, 5:30-6:30 pm ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center, Boardroom ProMedica’s Goerlich Center is offering free dementia education sessions for family members, caregivers, friends and community members. Pre-registration is requested, but not required. For more information, call Cheyenne Abrego 419-824-1758 or email Cheyenne.Abrego@ProMedica.org.

•March 10, 24

LEGO Freeplay! 3:30-4:30 pm King Road Library Kids ages 5-10 practice engineering skills and put their creativity to work in this fun building program featuring LEGOs and K'Nex.

•March 10, 16, 24

Bariatric Seminar, 6-8 pm ProMedica HealthWellness Center Community Education Rooms 1 & 2 5700 Monroe St. A free seminar about the ProMedica Weight Loss Surgery Program. Visit promedica.org/ bariatric seminar or call 419-291-6777.

•March 11

Teen Leadership Council, 6-8 pm Sylvania Library Teens, ages 12-18 have fun while you earn service hours for planning, supporting, and executing teen programs and community service.

•March 12

Hug a Pup, 11:30- am-12:30 pm Sylvania Library Hosted by The Ability Center of Greater Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Library. •Code-a-pillar Play Hour, 4-5 pm Sylvania Library Children ages 4-6 will get an introduction to coding by sequencing a Code-a-pillar to move around the room. •ÂThe Samaritan Woman,ÊÊ 5:30-7 pm Franciscan Center Lecture series by Father Jim Bacik based on John 4:1-42, which portrays the dramatic encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman who comes to recognize him as the Messiah, and shares this belief with others. Tickets are $10 reserved; $15 at the door. Purchase tickets online at sylvaniafranciscanvil-

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lage.org, or reserve them by calling 419824-3515. •Car Seat/Infant Safety Class, 6-8:30 pm ProMedica Toledo Hospital New class for parents, grandparents and even babysitters who have many concerns about how to keep their babies safe taught by a ProMedica Pediatric Injury Prevention Specialist who is also a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Cost is $32. Call 419-291-5666, or childbirtheducation@ProMedica.org.

•March 12, 13, 14, 8 pm •March 15, 2:30 pm Cutting Edge Theatre Company (title of show) Nederhouser Community Hall Tickets for this original broadway musical online www.cuttingedgetheatre.org or brownpapertickets.com

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•March 14

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Imperial Jewels of China, 2:15 pm Wildwood, Ward Pavilion Travel series.‘Imperial Jewels of China’ presented by Judith Wilkinson. Reservations.

•March 15

Mozart Madness Concert, 4-5 pm. Sylvania Community Orchestra Franciscan Center The free event is open to the public. For information, contact director@sylvaniaarts.org or 419-517-0118.

•March 16

Time 2-2:45 pm 4-5 pm 10-10:45 am 7-8 pm 10-10:30 am 11-11:30 am 10-10:30 am 3-5 pm 6:30-8 pm 10-10:45 am

Program Family Storytime Babytime Toddler Storytime Code IT Jr. Homeschool Hour Let’s Talk! Storytime Playdate Code IT Club Sit, Stay, Read Minecraft Meetup

Time 4-4:30 pm 10-10:30 am 11-11:30 am 4:15-5:15 pm 1:30-2:30 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm 4:15-5:15 pm 7-8 pm 3:45-4:45 pm

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•March 13

Make and Take, 1-3 pm All Good Things 419-824-3749 Make and take a painted Shamrock tile. $15. RSVP is needed.

Program Preschool Storytime Code IT Club Family Storytime Sit, Stay, Read Babytime Family Storytime Toddler Storytime Teen Gamers Guild Cricut Creations Library Playdate

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Warning Signs of AlzheimerÊs, 11 am Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave. Presented by the Alzheimer Association

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•March 16, 23, 30

Zumba at Olander, 6 pm Olander Nederhouser For all ability levels. Residents $5; Non residents, $6. Register olander.recdesk.com or 419-882-8313, ext. 1004.

•March 17

Tech Tuesday for Teens, 3:30-4:30 pm Sylvania Library Teens ages 13-18 can explore a new technology in the Maker Room. Check out the mini drones, the 3D printers, and more. •Senior Planning for the Future, 3-4 pm Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave. Housing and senior services are discussed. •Human Trafficking, 12-1 pm Franciscan Center Lourdes University Lifelong Learning and the Sylvania Franciscan Village present ‘This Is How It Work,’ a TED Talks video presentation with Noy Thrupkaew who investigates human trafficking, which flourishes in the U.S. as well as developing countries. •Lymphedema Support Group, 6-7:30 pm ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center, Boardroom ProMedica Flower Hospital hosts meetings intended for individuals, family, friends or community members to better understand what lymphedema is, the risk for lymphedema, the effects of lymphedema/lipedema and tools to help decrease symptoms. For more information, contact Janeen.Ramirez@ProMedica.org.

Jana Whitmore talks with Darlene Johnson at the 2019 Sylvania Franciscan Spring Art Festival.

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oin the Sylvania Franciscans for their Spring Art Festival on Saturday, March 28 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. The second annual event will feature several local artists whose work includes a variety of mediums such as wood, textile, fiber art, glass paper, jewelry and mixed media. The inaugural event welcomed hundreds of visitors looking for beautiful art and crafts, live music and good food. New this year is a live encaustic painting demonstration by Perrysburg artist Christine Deemer. Encaustic, from the

Greek word meaning "to heat or burn in,” is an ancient mixed media technique of painting with hot wax. Join Deemer for a live demonstration beginning at 11:30 am Admission and parking for the festival are free. For more information, contact the Sylvania Franciscan Spring Art Festival Coordinator, Jana Whitmore at jwhitmore@sistersosf.org or 419-8243749. For additional information, visit www.allgoodthingsosf.org. This event is highlighted on the Guy in the 419 Live Show, available on Facebook or by visiting guyinthe419.com.

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Toledo Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms and Radiohead Mashup BY MARY HELEN DARAH

The Toledo Symphony is teaming up with Stereo Hideout Productions and composer, conductor, producer, DJ, arranger, songwriter, pianist, and rapper Steve Hackman for the Brahms v. Radiohead show. Hackman and three vocalists will join the Toledo Symphony Orchestra to perform Brahms’ First Symphony interwoven by music from Radiohead’s landmark album “OK Computer.” “This is not just music for pop fans or fans of classical music,” said Felecia Kanney, Director of Marketing for the Toledo Symphony. “There’s great depth to the arrangements. The music slides seamlessly from one to the other. The combination of these two masterpieces from two different centuries is just pure genius and incredibly entertaining. It’s music for everyone.” A recent graduate of Philadelphia’s prestigious Curtis Institute of Music and a former competitor on American Idol (Season 7), Hackman began writing arrangements of pop hits for Curtis alums, Time for Three, a trio that defies convention and boundaries of classical music. That snowballed and led to opportunities across the country to run

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alternative classical programs Then, Hackman took a chance with more intricate arrangements of pops and classical music, beginning with Brahms’ 1876 Symphony No. 1 and songs from Radiohead’s landmark 1997 album “OK Computer,” and it was a hit. Since then, Hackman has also created Beethoven v. Coldplay, transforming Ludwig van Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony into an oratorio, weaving in melodies and lyrics of Coldplay. Hackman’s current tour schedule includes stops in San Diego, Indianapolis, Germany, Switzerland in addition to Toledo. “I’ve always thought that mash-ups and remixes are just celebrating the original(s), and when you hear something familiar with something unfamiliar it only encourages you to go discover that unfamiliar,” said Hackman in an interview prior to his Oregon Symphony performance in 2018. Brahms v. Radiohead will take place at the Valentine Theatre on March 7 at 8 pm. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at toledosymphony.com, by calling 419246-8000, or visiting the box office at 1838 Parkwood Ave.

‘Celebrate’ is Theme of Annual Style Show

Style Show committee members of the Auxiliary to The Ability Center of Greater Toledo announce that ‘Celebrate’ is the theme of its annual fall luncheon and style show in honor of the Center’s 100th anniversary. Co-chairs are Claire Browning and Karen Lumm; Committee: Claudia Sunberg, Jeannie Rerucha, Nancy Goettner, Martie Spoon. Joan Tobias. Cookie Westmeyer. Kay Berning, Donna Carroll Smith, Dianne Shull, Susan Burwell, Linda Varenese, Candy Vogel, Gwen Ames, Arlene Whelan, Barbara Stewart and Jackie Heil.

‘Let’s Talk History’ speaker series planned Heritage Sylvania and Lourdes University are presenting a new speaker’s series, “Let’s Talk History” for 2020. This three-part series will feature award winning presenters, authors and historians, each bringing a unique perspective on the area’s shared history. “We are excited to bring such a great line up of speakers for our first series,” noted Heritage Sylvania Executive Director, Andi Erbskorn. “Not only is each highly regarded in his or her respective fields, but each brings an innovative look at history. With a mix of conversation and engaging presentations, we believe this series will appeal to all ages.” The lecture series features:

Wednesday, March 18

The History of Ohio’s First 100 Years in 10 Objects presented by Andrew Richmond. From simple log cabins to Gilded Age mansions, from wagons to locomotives, and from pioneer settlements to booming urban centers, Ohio’s first one hundred years was an age of progress. Inspired by the serial podcast “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” this lecture will tell the story of Ohio’s first century, from the first legal settlement in 1788 to the celebration of the Northwest Territory centennial in 1888, through ten cultural artifacts. These artifacts represent individuals, movements, moments in time, and they can be assembled into an exciting narrative of Ohio’s early years.

Wednesday, June 3

AAUW Women in History Speaker Shelley Kotz as Lucretia Mott. Lucretia Mott was a 19th century Quaker, abolitionist, social activist and women's rights organizer. This presentation by Kotz literally brings Lucretia to life through a one-woman show. Kotz did her own research on this important woman and her deep understanding of Lucretia’s struggles adds dimension to her

presentation. This is part of the American Association of University Women Women in History project.

Wednesday, August 12

Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, Ohioans, and the United States Colored Troops presented by Kelly Mezurek. This presentation focuses on the Ohio black community’s response to the national conflict, the wartime participation of free black men, and the impact of their service on white Ohioans. Special attention is given to the 5th and 27th USCT. All presentations will take place at 7 pm in the Franciscan Boardroom on the Lourdes University Campus and are free to the public. The Let’s Talk History Series is sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council.

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Upside Brewing to host Pink Boots BY JENNIFER RUPLE Society Brew Day

Melissa Dallas of Upside Brewing will host a Pink Boots Society Brew Day on Sunday, March 8 at her brewery in downtown Sylvania. During the event, members of the Pink Boots Society and local beer professionals will join Dallas in a limited-edition creating collaboration brew. The collaboration brew day is open to business owners, homebrewers, servers, bartenders and also to men in the field. “The event gives us the opportunity to get to know each other, network, talk about our passion for beer, and celebrate women in the industry,” said Dallas.

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The Pink Boots Society is a national organization with the purpose of furthering its members’ education about the beer industry. There are three Ohio chapters located in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati. Dallas is a member of the Columbus chapter. “It would be fun to start a Toledo chapter in the future sometime,” she mentioned. Collaboration Brew Day was born from Pink Boots Society members’ desire to take part in International Women’s Day, also on March 8, and raise the profile of women’s roles in the beer industry. Half of the proceeds from sales of

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the collaboration brew will be applied to educational scholarships and programming for its members. “One of the perks of being a member is the opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarships for certifications, brewery courses and workshops,” said Dallas. Dallas appreciates that the Pink Boots Society supports and encourages women to participate in the beer industry. “It may be intimidating being part of an industry made up of primarily men, but the truth is women like beer too.” The collaboration brew, a limited-edition, will be a New England IPA with notes of tropical citrus and pine. It will be available for the public at Upside Brewing and the Casual Pint approximately two to three weeks after brew day. Check Upside Brewing’s Facebook page for the Melissa Dallas looks forward to brew day with release date. local beer professionals.

Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner and Silent Auction helps homeless cats and dogs

Humane Ohio will host its eighth annual Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner & Silent Auction on March 21 at The Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg from 5 to 9:30 pm. Guests will be able to enjoy a buffet of vegetarian and vegan pastas, salad, breadsticks, dessert, and a cash bar. The cost is $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available online at humaneohio.org/spayghetti, in person at Humane Ohio, or by mailing a check to Humane Ohio with the full names of each attendee. All tickets must be purchased by March 15. The event will include a silent auction with items such as spa trips, date night baskets, kitchen essentials, sports memorabilia,

goodies for four-legged friends, and much more. Stay entertained the whole night with a professional photo booth and caricatures, live music by the Toledo School for the Arts Steel Drums, the organization’s classic heads or tails game, and introducing two new games: Spay-tacular cash extravaganza and Wine Ring toss. Humane Ohio’s Fundraising Coordinator, Aaron Lockhart, said, “Have a great night out while knowing you are supporting Humane Ohio’s efforts to keep costs low so everyone is able to afford high-quality spay/neuter. With the help of our generous community, we were able to raise over $35,000 last year. All proceeds go towards funding our efforts to reduce the number of homeless cats and dogs in northeast Ohio and southeast Michigan.”

Over the past five years, Cutting Edge Theatre Company has continuously brought the community incredible local talent and productions. From its small beginnings of Wine, Women and Song at Manhattan’s restaurant they have gone on to productions as diverse as “Hair,” “Edges,” and “The complete works of William Shakespeare” (Abridged) to eclectic musicals such as “Last Five Years” and “First Date” to the current production of “[TITLE

OF SHOW]” being performed at the Nederhouser Community Hall in Olander Park running March 12-15. Several of these productions included American Sign Language, a first in northwest Ohio. CETC has held classes and workshops taught by, not only local talent, but Broadway regulars as well. For more information and to support its efforts, visit cuttingedgetheatre.org their Facebook page.

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‘Meema the Lemur Becomes a Ballerina’ to be performed at the Franciscan Theatre “Meema the Lemur Becomes a Ballerina,” based on the children’s book by Nigel Burgoine, will be performed at the Franciscan Center on March 20 for school children at 10 am and for the general public on March 21 at 2 pm. Molly Boros is dancing the lead role of “Meema.” Sponsors of this Ballet Theatre of Toledo production include Ann Hartman, Buckeye Broadband and Nature's Path, which is sending cereal and lemur bars to hand out at the shows. For show reservations and tickets call BTT, 419-861-0895.

How did this production come about?

My wife, Anne Marie, and I were visiting the Toledo Zoo in the spring when the baby lemurs were out playing. They were just adorable and everyone was laughing at the antics they were getting up to. It was very interesting watching the parents of the pups interacting with them. They are very family sensitive primates. Then one pup came to my attention as it held on to a tree branch in its enclosure, like a ballet barre. It then swung its leg around like a dancer and then was chased by its brothers and sisters. Later in the summer we returned to the Zoo to perform at Music Under the Stars with the Toledo Concert Band. In the rehearsal one of my dancers slipped on the staircase going up on the stage. She did not injure herself but she was shocked. Later that year I was thinking about a new production and those two incidents were the start of the whole creative process.

L-R: Jacob Highfield, Tami Metz Star, Ryan Medal, Madalyn Hembree and Molly Boros rehearse under the direction of Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine, who also is the author of the book, ‘Meena the Lemur Becomes a Ballerina.’

What are the challenges of this production?

for this type of ballet.

Lemur tails!!! We started rehearsals to get the lemur type movements set and then put put rehearsal tails on. Then we started to see how the tails were affecting the partnering work as the male dancer lemurs lifted and

What is the story about?

A baby lemur called Meema is born in Toledo Zoo with balletic qualities. She then watches my dancers rehearsing for Music Under the Stars and copies their movements. The dancers see this and stand outside her enclosure and help her with ballet movements and the leading dancer, Annabelle, befriends her. When the performance day arrives she is brought out of her enclosure to watch the show. Then Annabelle slips making her entrance and injures her foot. Meema the Lemur immediately jumps up and shows everyone she knows the choreography and takes Annabelle’s place and saves the show!

Were you thinking of this as a possible ballet while writing?

Yes I was. After watching the agility of the lemurs at the zoo, I thought this would be a fun, fantasy ballet for the whole family to watch. Also, it would present some new challenges choreographing lemur movements. This is a bit different than the mice in Nutcracker!

Was it difficult to transform the written word to the performance?

No, not at all. I already had the ballet libretto in my head, so I then sat down and wrote everything out for Sylvania resident Professor David Jex, the composer, explaining how I saw the production moving forward. I did music research and found different themes that I felt would be appropriate for each scene and he then started composing on his piano and gave me a computerized sound track for me to start working with. We had collaborated on "The Great Pancake Escape" and also "Ugly Duckling" so he knows what would be fitting

Molly Boros is dancing the lead role of ‘Meema.’

How many characters are there? partnered the female dancer lemurs.

There are Meema, her brother, sister and parents. Also, there’s Annabelle and the Ballet Theatre of Toledo company dancers, a Ballet Master, zookeepers, a school teacher and school children, parents and children, visitors, and musicians.

About Nigel Burgoine

Burgoine is a classical ballet instructor and choreographer. He is a graduate of the Royal Ballet School and a former Principal Dancer

with the London Festival Ballet. He also has danced in Australia, Brazil, Africa and throughout Europe. He danced principal roles in “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Giselle,” “Nutcracker” and “Romeo & Juliet” to name a few. Burgoine is the former artistic director of Toledo Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet as well as the past director of the British Ballet Organization. He implemented education programs for dancers and communities in cities in Norway, Spain, England and the United States and

was the founder and member of the London Festival Ballet Education Team. He also served as director of the education unit of the London City Ballet and the Dallas Ballet. He has choreographed productions of “Nutcracker,” “Cinderella,” “Giselle,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Swan Lake,” “Carmen,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Peter Pan,” “Coppelia” and “Aladdin.” He is the recipient of the 2020 Ohio Governor’s Award for the Arts in Arts Education. Burgoine and his wife, Anne Marie Getz, are Sylvania residents.

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he Glass City Rollers (GCR), established in 2007, is metro Toledo’s premier flat track roller derby team. The Glass City Rollers strive to encourage the development of a league that fosters athleticism, goodwill and sportsmanship. Derby teams play bouts of two 30-minute periods and each period consists of multiple “jams.” Every jam is an opportunity for the teams to score points. It is legal for a skater to block opponents with their hips, rear and shoulders. There are Flat Track Derby teams all over the country but GCR is the only team in Toledo/Sylvania. Since teams in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) are spread out, the GCR team travels to places such as Traverse City and Lansing, Mich. for “bouts.” GCR member Shawn McNair, a reading intervention specialist for the Sylvania School district known by her teamMona Kuhl, ‘Mother Nature’ mates as “DeStruckshawn,” practices her moves with Andrea enjoys being part of the Holland Paraclete. group. “I happen to be the oldest member of the team,” stated “DeStruckshawn”. “My son was going to college and I was looking for things to do. I have always played sports and there are limited sports available for women. I was thrilled to find GCR. I love the support and the comradery.” Lisa Rozanski, whose Derby name is French Vanilla, ... they are known for givis delighted yet ing priceless pointers and surprised that she is part of “magic talks” to keep the GCR. “I volun- women positive. teered at a few fundraisers where I met members of GCR who were also working at the events,” recalled Rozanski. “Being part of the Derby was an item Lisa Jane, ‘Lisa Jane Putin Pain’ and on my super secret bucket list. One of the ladies Rachel Gombos practice at told me that they were recruiting. I’m a 42 Funagin’s twice a week with the year-old woman with a child with special team. needs, and a husband who would go to the nursing home to feed his dad every night. I thought there’s no way I would be able to do Derby, but I then I thought it would be the perfect excuse to get in shape and do something for me. It has been an incredible sisterhood for me. Many times I have thought of throwing in the towel-and my skates- but my coaches and team give me magical talks that keep me coming back for more. I’ve never been an athlete but with their support I feel I’m getting there.” For a GCR teammate Carley Kondelka, who is known as Snarky, being part of the team has been vital to her physical recovery. “I was run over by a car, tore my kneecaps and my ACL. I couldn’t squat for two years and had terrible PTSD,” she stated. “I met someone in a coffee shop who told me about GCR and said I should skate with them. I thought, if I’m going to die I might as well do something I like. Since I ran out of physical therapy funds, this does the trick. We are continually in the squat position, which happily is no longer an issue for me.” Lisa Rozanski, “French Vanilla’ and For Sylvania School District counselor and Mona Kuhl enjoy the athleticism and clinical social worker Rachael Gombos (AKA competition of being part of the CatAtomic Meltdown) GCR has been a way to Glass City Rollers.

continue her love of sports and bond with teammates. “I couldn’t pass up the opportunity,” she said. “It’s been a great experience.” Teammate Dawn Kulh agrees. She has been part of the team for 11 years and is currently in her 12th season. The mother of two and grandmother of four said the hardest thing was coming up with a “Derby name.” “My daughter finally helped me,” she recalled. “She suggested I use Mother Nature because you never know how I’ll be when I come through the door.” The team practices twice a week at Funagin’s on Centennial Road under the leadership of Tiffany Newbold (AKA Irish) and her husband, Allen Newbold (AKA Chicken Allen King), who also serves as the assistant coach for Sylvania Northview Girls Soccer team. In addition to coaching the team, they are known for giving priceless pointers and “magic talks” to keep the women positive. Newbold believes the GCR will continue to grow and thrive. She said, “The GCR has switched coaches, players, and buildings but we will always remain in the game.” The Glass City Rollers are currently scheduling their 2020 season and expect to announce the addition of home games, to be held at Funagin’s, this summer. The organization is also hosting a fundraiser, Heels & Wheels, at Highland Meadows Golf Club on March 28. Lisa Rozanski (AKA French Vanilla) is excited about the event and hopes it raises awareness about the sport she loves. “I don’t think people know we exist,” she offered. “If they do, many think we punch each other. It’s not violent. Our team includes people from every walk of life. We are teachers, business

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Camp Kesem comes to Toledo

Camp Kesem: Where Kids Can Be Kids BY KAREN ZICKES

Counselors and participants enjoy their experience at Camp Kesem.

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“Kesem” means ‘magic’ in Hebrew. It was late 2012 and my children were ages 6, 9, and 12 when their father had just been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Our family could never have imagined what we would go through in the coming months, and sadly, there was virtually no support for children who had a parent battling cancer. Thankfully a cancer survivor told us about Camp Kesem (CK). Her son had attended the camp through the chapter at University of Michigan. Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Not only do the student leaders at the prospective universities act as the counselors and organizers of the one week of summer camp held at area campgrounds, but they also fund raise year-round to send each child to camp at no cost to the families. The camps are for children ages 6-16 and they are what you would expect from any summer camp; with one huge exception. At this camp, the campers are not different from everyone else. Here, they find comfort in knowing that all those campers with them know exactly what they are going through at home, because they are going through it too. And in some situations, like ours, children connect with other children who have lost their parent to cancer. ‘Magic’ happens at

University of Toledo to start a chapter Camp Kesem.

Because the University of Michigan camp fills up quickly, my children ended up attending Camp Kesem through the University of Notre Dame. Camp counselors also support the campers who live locally throughout the year by attending major events in the children’s lives, or seeing them at fund raisers etc. However, living two hours from ND, my children only saw the camp counselors and fellow campers a couple times a year. Still a blessing, but not the most optimal. Passionate about CK, my daughter Morgan, now a sophomore at UT, as well as a couple other UT students who have attended Camp Kesem through other universities, completed a lengthy application process to bring a chapter to Toledo. Upon being selected as a finalist, The University of Toledo took part in a weeklong online voting campaign with other colleges and universities across the country. They finished in the Top Five and will be starting a Camp Kesem at UT. Kesem recently turned 20, and UT will be one of over 100 colleges and universities in 44 states with a Camp Kesem chapter; helping nearly 9,000 children annually. Toledo’s first week of camp will be in the summer of 2021. To find out more information about Camp Kesem log onto campkesem.org. Those interested in donating to the new chapter at The University of Toledo can email Morgan Zickes at mzickes@gmail.com to find out how they can help.

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L-R: Members of the Sylvania Township Fire Department Terry Detmer, Jerry Fritz, Justin Weld, Marcus Sautter and Sean Nagley stand in front of two new transports that were recently put into service. The Sylvania Township Fire Department is excited for the new additions as runs, along with the number of transports, continue to increase. The transports will greatly reduce wait time and the need for outside transportation when responding to calls. —by Mary Helen Darah

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Sylvania Township Fire Department is awarded safety project BY MARY HELEN DARAH

The Olander Parks System Executive Director Erika Buri explains how she plans to tap a sugar maple tree to capture sap to Rebecca DeMar on Feb. 24. Rebecca’s mother Andrea DeMar, Rochelle Chryst, Jim and Betty Bassett, Max Brennan and his mother, Whitney Brennan, and Angele McGrady also llearn about the process that is best done when temperatures warm during the day and go below freezing at night.

A ‘Wine and Valentine’ Event

Sylvania Fire/EMS Fire Inspector and Investigator Shane Hillard is ready to install one of the 100 new alarms that was awarded to the Sylvania Township Fire Department.

The Sylvania Township Fire Department was one of 25 departments across the country to be awarded with 100 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for the community. The alarms that the Sylvania Fire Department will receive contain a 10-year sealed battery. The Sylvania Township Fire Department is the only fire department in the state of Ohio to receive this award. Sylvania Fire plans on working with students attending Lourdes University to help install the smoke alarms in the Sylvania community. Sylvania Fire/EMS Fire Inspector and Investigator Shane Hillard collaborated with Sr. Barbara Vano, Lourdes University Director of Campus Ministry and Service Learning, on the project to identify social service agencies that could serve as liaisons to those in need of alarms. “We are excited to provide this needed resource and service to our community and to do so with the help of Lourdes University and its students,” stated Hillard. “The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms will detect two potentially deadly threats. In addition to assessing families in need of alarms, systems will also be installed in homes and apartments that receive safety visits in the Sylvania area.”

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New jazz band is forming

The Toledo Jazz Festival, in partnership with the Valentine Theatre and the Toledo School for the Arts, is planning the creation of a Toledo Community Big Band under the direction of Ron Kischuk. The Community Big Band will be a 17 piece jazz ensemble for players wanting to get back into music or those who are just looking for a place to play. The group is for participants ages 19 and above. Auditions will be held Saturday, March 7 from 3 to 5:30 pm in Room 412 at the Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St., Toledo. Auditioning includes a jazz standard of the musicians

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Sr. Gretchen’s Valentine’s Day bake sale offers sweet treats

Toledo Farmers Market 525 Market St., Toledo Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm The heat is on and the overhead doors are closed for cozy shopping until spring. Each week the market offers local winter vegetables, homemade baked goods, specialty foods, coffee, wine, plants and handmade items such as candles, soaps, jewelry and pottery. toledofarmersmarket.com Pi Day with The Pie Lady Benfield Wines 102 N. Main St., Swanton Saturday, March 14, 4 - 7 pm Celebrate Pi Day with Benfield Wines and Sylvania’s Patt Morr aka The Pie Lady. An assortment of pies including fruit and pecan will be available for purchase plus Texas sheet cake, cookies and mini breads. benfieldwines.com

Maple Sugaring Festival Olander Park Nederhouser Community Hall 6930 Sylvania Ave. Sunday, March 22, 11 am - 2 pm Celebrate all things maple during this free family event. Enjoy a pancake cook-off and then vote for your favorite. Explore the history of maple syrup and learn the history of the Native American and pioneer extraction techniques. Pasta for Pooches 8.0 St. Michael Lutheran Church of Whiteford Center 5790 W. Temperance, Rd. Ottawa Lake, Mich. Saturday, March 28, 4 - 7 pm Eat some pasta and help support The Ability Center’s Assistance Dogs program. Tickets available at the door. Adults $10, kids 10 and under $5.

Sr. Gretchen Faerber (right) helps Carol Bujak select chocolates during the annual bake sale on Feb. 14.

Proceeds from the Valentine’s Day bake sale benefit Sisters of St. Francis ministries.

Fallon Purney and Lindsay Kesselring choose pink, heart-shaped cookies.

Sr. Gretchen Faerber displays handmade s’mores kits. –by Jennifer Ruple

TASTINGS SofoÊs Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. Wednesdays, 5 - 7 pm Sip on several wines while enjoying complimentary food samples of Sofo products and a fabulous Sofo family dish created by Chef Frankie. Prices vary. shopsofos.com St. PatrickÊs Day Bake Sale Sisters of St. Francis 6832 Convent Blvd. Regina Conference Center Monday, March 16 9:30 am - 3 pm Join Sr. Gretchen and the Sisters of St. Francis at their popular baked goods sale. Arrive early for the best selection of Irish soda bread, cookies, brownies, breads, candies and more. sistersosf.org

Bottle Shop at MancyÊs Italian 5453 Monroe St. Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Weekly tasting event. Pours begin at $2. bottleshopinfo@mancys.com JosephÊs Beverage Center 4129 Talmadge Rd. Wine Tasting: Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm Beer Tasting: Fridays, 5 - 7 pm Enjoy a selection of wines or beers for a nominal fee. josephswinestoretoledooh.com

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•Assist with information for trademark, copyright, label design, packaging and ingredient sourcing. •Free attendance to annual NOCK food safety training seminar. •Increased visibility through news release and CIFT website. Note, there is no cash redemption or monetary substitution for winnings. In addition to the benefits, production will be available at the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen in Bowling Green, a non-profit commercial facility that educates and advises new and growing businesses, provides access to a commercially licensed kitchen, networking opportunities with other similar entities, and technical assistance. Due to collaboration with OFBF, increased awareness of the opportunity will be shared with their network. Products do not need to be fully designed or ready for market, rather an ability to communicate a specific vision is necessary. The entry form along with the rules/regulations is available at ciftinnovation.org. Deadline to submit the completed application is May 31.

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cream. Cook on a low boil, stirring constantly until liquid is reduced by a third. Stir in cheese and continue cooking until smooth and thick. Adjust salt if needed. Serve with warm, corn tortillas. (Recipe adapted from the Santa Fe School of Cooking)

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The perfect one-pot meal, this satisfying dish is packed with protein and vegetables. It’s also a great option for meatless meal nights. Serve it with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream. Plus, warm tortilla chips are a great vehicle for scooping it all up.

Jennifer Ruple, third from left, and husband, Lynn Ruple, in plaid, join classmates for a group shot at the Santa Fe School of Cooking in New Mexico.

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Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking to add a few more meatless meal options to your weekly dinner rotation, make it a fiesta! Mexican food, with all its fresh ingredients - peppers, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, corn, cheeses - is quite conducive for meatless and vegetarian diets. Here are three recipes that are so hearty and flavorful you’ll never miss the meat! In Avocado and Black Bean Quesadillas, warmed flour tortillas are folded over melty cheese, sautéed veggies, smashed avocado and beans. These quesadillas make a festive start to any meal, however, they’re also substantial enough to stand on their own as the main course. For an alternative to traditional meatfilled tacos, try potatoes, poblano chiles and spinach wrapped up in soft corn tortillas. Mexican Rice and Black Beans makes a great side dish, but with lots of add-ins, it becomes a plentiful and filling one-pot meal.

Avocado and Black Bean Quesadillas

So many delicious ingredients are packed into these quesadillas, and the cheese binds it all together. Feel free to use any Mexican melting cheese. Try asadero, chihuahua, queso quesadilla or a combination of all of them. If those varieties aren’t available, Monterey Jack is a good option. Serve quesadilla wedges with salsa and sour cream or Mexican crema. Serves 4. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, any color, sliced into

strips 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt to taste 2 avocados, halved and pitted 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Juice from 1 lime 1 cup shredded Mexican melting cheese 4 medium flour tortillas In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and pepper until soft. Stir in beans and seasonings and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Mash avocados to desired consistency (I prefer mine somewhat chunky). Sprinkle with lime juice and chopped cilantro. To one half of each tortilla, add 1/4 of the avocado mixture, beans mixture and cheese.

Potato, Poblano Chile and Spinach Tacos These tacos are a throwback from time spent in New Mexico. My husband and I made these during one of the cooking classes we participated in at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. The class featured several types of tacos – and this was the vegetarian version we made. Instead of adding the cheese into the filling mixture as in the recipe, I opted to crumble queso fresco (which means fresh cheese) over the filling. Serves 6-8.

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 red onion, diced 2-4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, any color, diced 1 cup corn kernels 14-ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes 4-ounce can diced green chiles 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 4 cups cooked brown rice Juice from 1 lime 8 ounces enchilada sauce 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin Salt to taste 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and tortilla chips for serving Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic and bell pepper until soft. Stir in corn, tomatoes and chiles and cook

1 pound red or white potatoes (about 4 or 5) 1 white onion, diced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 bunches fresh spinach, stems trimmed and coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 4 poblano chiles, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 cup heavy cream, sour cream or Mexican crema 1 cup grated cheese such as Monterey Jack, cotija, Parmesan, fontina or a mixture of them Salt to taste Corn tortillas Peel potatoes and dice into 3/8inch cubes. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until potatoes are soft but not falling apart, about 10-12 minutes. In a medium-hot skillet, heat oil. Sauté peppers until soft. Add onion and cook until lightly brown. Add garlic and potatoes and cook for 2 minutes more. Add spinach a handful at a time, stirring with tongs to wilt. When greens are wilted, add herbs and

for 1 minute. Add beans, rice, lime juice, enchilada sauce, spices, cream cheese and 3/4 cup Mexican cheese. Sprinkle with additional cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and tortilla chips. (Recipe by Jennifer Ruple)

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The opening of a solo exhibition of all new paintings by local artist Skot Horn, titled People in Place, will be held from March 6 through April 18 in Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St. The opening reception will be held in conjunction with the Red Bird Art District’s First Friday Art Walk on March 6 from 5:30 to 8 pm. Following the spectrum from prehistoric depictions of wooly mammoths on cave walls to contemporary abstractions, Horn reveals his current subject’s place on a historical timeline by depicting fashion, cars, hairstyles, shoes and smartphones within his colorful urban compositions. Understanding the history of humanity through art is definitely a focus of his latest work. Within a decade or

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Architect’s rendering of one of the new parklets. Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation President Jerry Arkebauer, Loan Committee Chairman Steve Lemy, Executive Director Bill Sanford and Secretary Michelle Sprott present a check for $30,000 to Downtown Sylvania Association President Scott Stampflmeier and DSA Parklet Committee Chairman Brian Kezur. A Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation low-interest, five-year $30,000 loan was recently issued to the Downtown Sylvania Association to be used as ‘gap’ financing for two new parklets. According to SACIC Executive Director Bill Sanford, this low-interest loan will allow the DAS to get the project underway while also allowing the organization to gather sponsors for the project to cover the remaining costs. DSA took the lead to build parklets to complement the DORA, or Designated Outdoor Recreation Area. The DORA allows adults ages 21 and older to purchase alcoholic beverages in specific DORA cups from authorized establishments in the downtown area. Those beverages must be consumed outdoors in the specified DORA area, which includes Main Street from Monroe Street north to Haymarket Square and Maplewood Avenue just past Richard Becker Drive on the west side and just past the Sylvania Area Federal Credit Union on the east side. “We have needed more outdoor gathering

and seating space for people who want to enjoy a meal, coffee or DORA,” noted DSA’s Main Street Manager, Rae Navarre. “The parklets with benches, planters and stand-up bars will offer gathering areas for between 10 to 15 people each, allowing them a place to sit and chat with friends while enjoying while enjoying the outdoor landscape in downtown Sylvania,” she added. The two 22-foot-wide and seven-foot-deep parklets will flank both sides of the crosswalk on the west side of Main Street in front of Hudson Gallery and Sylvan Studios. Justus Lambros of Signature Decks is constructing the two structures made of a mixed materials including wood composite metals and cable railings. Naming rights and sponsorships will raise the necessary funds to cover the cost of the project. “This low interest SACIC loan allows us to proceed as we continue to raise the money for the parklets,” Navarre said. She anticipates the parklets will be installed in early May..

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This is a quote from Microsoft, “While you could continue to use your PC running Windows 7, without continued software and security updates, it will be at greater risk for viruses

and malware.” Are you still using Windows 7? In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft recently ended support and now it’s a huge security risk that’s practically begging hackers to take advantage of it. Since Microsoft won’t be releasing any further security updates, you are risking hacks, malware and viruses by staying on the outdated operating system. I definitely recommend upgrading to Windows 10, but if you have to stick with an older computer that’s not compatible, or it’s the operating system your workplace still uses, there are certain programs and habits that provide extra layers of protection. Get rid of Internet Explorer. Certain programs are basically obsolete, like Internet Explorer. The long-running joke is that IE is so full of issues and it lags so badly that it just isn’t worth using anymore. The last thing you want is to use an insecure browser on an obsolete OS. If all you use is Internet Explorer, it’s time to download, literally, another browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Since IE isn’t safe to use anymore, try getting the new Microsoft Edge. Microsoft’s latest

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Lourdes University’s College of Business & Leadership presents the 8th annual Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit – Business as a Noble Profession: “Northwest Ohio Community Change – Improving Our Region Requires US to Improve the Condition of Our Youth” on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:30 am at the Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. This year’s speaker is Pete Kadens who recently pledged to cover tuition costs for Scott High School students. Lourdes University is the only private higher education institution included in Kadens pledge. The event features a seated lunch, networking opportunities and remarks from guest speaker Pete Kadens. Tickets are $50 per person. Sponsorships and VIP tickets are available. Tickets can be purchased online at events.idonate.com/jmmls20. Individuals can also reserve tickets with Abbie Hall, advancement events coordinator, at 419-824-3751 or ahall@lourdes.edu. The Magliochetti Leadership Summit serves as a catalyst for the region’s businesses to engage and encourages leaders to accept the challenge of leading in a socially responsible manner. The Leadership Summit honors the work of former Chairman and CEO of the Dana Corporation, Joseph M. Magliochetti. The Magliochetti family established the Endowed Chair of Business & Finance which helps provide a values-centered education to Lourdes’ business majors.

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US. In January he pledged to cover the cost of college tuition, room, board and fees for graduating Scott seniors seeking to attend Lourdes University, public universities or trade schools and to extend the same offer to one parent or legal guardian of each graduating student. Kadens retired in August 2018 as CEO of Green Thumb Industries, one of the largest publicly traded, legal cannabis operators in the U.S. with a current market capitalization of over $2 billion. Prior to Green Thumb Industries, in 2008, he started one of the largest commercial solar companies in the U.S., SoCore Energy. Under his leadership, SoCore expanded operations into 17 states and was named one of Chicago’s most innovative businesses by Chicago Innovation Awards. In 2013, Kadens sold SoCore Energy to Edison International, a Fortune 500 energy holding company. He employed over 4,000 people and created billions in shareholder value over his 16-year career as a CEO. Believing and actively leading organizations that seek to transform lives and strengthen communities, Kadens served as a chairman of StreetWise (2009 – 2018), one of the largest homeless aid organizations in Chicago. The Ottawa Hills native who now resides in Chicago was awarded the Trailblazer Chicago Award by The Cara Program in 2019; The Catalyst Man of the Year by Streetwise in 2015; and The Distinguished Alumnus for Citizenship in 2010 by his college alma mater, Bucknell University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science. He was also named one of the 40 Under 40 by Crain’s Chicago Business in 2012. In 2019, Kadens was named a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute, a fellowship that accepts roughly 20 individuals from around the world each year who have been identified as having the capacity to create ventures that solve society’s intractable problems.

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L-R: Shawn Murphy, Stacey LaPointe and Tom Schmitt of Advance Advertising. Stacey LaPointe has joined the sales staff of Advance Advertising, 2948 Centennial Rd. The 70-year-old Advance Advertising is a full-service company located in Sylvania Township specializing in corporate branding, promotional products, wearables, loyalty gifts and more. “We offer everything from custom apparel and caps to print products and presentation folders, signs and trade show displays, writing instruments, totes, paper and plastic bags, backpacks, and tech products, to name a few, all featuring your organization’s logo,” she listed. “We are much more than swag,” LaPointe emphasized. “We provide that personal touch that people do not receive if they simply order their products online,” she pointed out. “We also can help our clients develop the marketing program best suited for their individual business and budget by developing relationships and getting to know the needs of our clients and their customers. We let our clients know about the latest and greatest new products, and we provide hands-on service in developing their brand image.” LaPointe said she wanted to find a profession that fit her love of being around people, but also allowed time with her family and volunteering at Heartbeat of Toledo.“This job allows me the flexibility to

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Every ten years, the United States conducts a Census to determine the number of people living in the United States. Census forms are filled out by household, and this year can be completed online. Online and paper forms are available in more than 12 non-English languages and effective communication accommodations for the visually and hearing impaired are available. Everyone matters and everyone needs to be counted, including children. Why? A complete count of every living person in the United States has a tremendous benefit for economic growth in Sylvania and communities throughout the United States. Census data can provide the basis for grant distribution and inform business decisions, such as local business expansion. It can also create projections of growth and help businesses identify prime locations to open new operations or shut down old ones. The census will also offer infor-

enjoy just that.” Advance Advertising has a well-stocked showroom at its Sylvania Township office, providing customers with the ability to ‘touch and feel’ products before they order. The company also hosts custom online stores for both products and apparel. “This can be a great way for employers to reward employees and thank customers by offering them the opportunity to shop from their laptop, tablet or phone,” LaPointe noted. In addition to LaPointe, other sales representatives include company owner Shawn Murphy, Joni Tolles who has 38 years of experience at Advance, Tom Schmitt, Pat McCarty, also known as the Guy in the 419, Tom Kenny and Mike Schmitt. The team also includes Rose Cole, the company’s production designer, and Cari Murphy the office manager. In 2013, Murphy purchased the company, originally founded in 1949 as a small promotional products business by his grandparents, Jean and Phil Oberkiser. Murphy’s grandparents retired in 1981 selling the business to their nephew, Lucky Langendorfer, who successfully ran the business for over 30 years. “It has been an honor to carry on the tradition,” Murphy offered. mation for the public such as income levels, household sizes, and home ownership, which can inform business strategies such as pricing and locations. More than $675 billion in federal funds annually are distributed to states, counties, and communities based on data collected by the census. Specifically, Ohio received $44,707,000 in business loans based off of 2010’s census count, and for every person not counted the state will miss out on $1,814 per year for 10 years. Without an accurate count, money is lost or distributed to other communities. The Census Bureau has a legal commitment to keep census responses confidential. Information shared will never be given to law enforcement, the FBI, or ICE. So, it is important to count everyone, even if they are not where they are supposed to be for whatever reason. The form should only take about 10 minutes to fill out. The community’s economic growth depends on a complete count. For more information, as well as forms and educational tools about the census, visit 2020census.gov.

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Miller Danberry Commercial Realty to become known as Miller Diversified Realty

Kurt Miller, president & CEO of Miller Diversified; Tim Schlachter, president of Miller Diversified Realty; Jerry Miller, vice president of Miller Diversified; and Lynn Fruth, CEO of the Danberry Co.

In 2017, Danberry Commercial and Miller Diversified Realty Corp. merged their commercial real estate brokerage and property management operations. The business took the name of Miller Danberry, with the goal of aligning with the Miller Diversified brand name over time. “Our plan all along with this merger, was to have an intermediate step where we would be known in the marketplace as Miller Danberry Commercial Realty,” said Tim Schlachter, President of Miller Diversified Realty. “We felt timing this transition with the celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of Miller Diversified was the perfect time to complete the final step.” Since 2017’s merger with Danberry Commercial, Miller Diversified has enjoyed a strong positive partnership with their sister company, Danberry Realty, which offers residential real estate services. “Initially the co-branding [of Miller Danberry] was critical to inform the commercial real estate industry that our two great companies had come together to provide a unique value proposition for users of commercial property real estate services,” said Lynn Fruth, CEO of the Danberry Co. “I am excited that the momentum that has been created these past two years is poised to really take off and the new branding will support that."

While the name of the organization is changing, the team and the services will remain consistent. “We thought it was a great time to focus our brand in the marketplace,” said Diversified’s Vice President Jerry Miller. “Miller Diversified Realty will continue to offer excellence in commercial brokerage, property management, real estate consulting and auction services, with the outstanding team we have built with the merger. We continue to be energized about the expanded opportunities for the company.” “As the region’s only full service real estate company to offer construction, brokerage, auction, property management, development, and investment services under one banner, we are uniquely positioned as trusted advisors creating innovative real estate solutions,” Schlachter said. The Miller Diversified Realty team is very excited to make this change and is grateful for the community’s support during the transition. Miller Diversified is a family-owned company in Maumee that offers real estate development, construction, brokerage, property management, and a real estate investment fund. The company is celebrating 100 years in business, and has a strong commitment to providing the greatest possible outcomes for clients and customers.

Sylvania Area CIC awards grants to community organizations BY ERIKA BURI

The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation (SACIC) executive committee recommended grant awards to eight area organizations, totaling $5,000, as part of its annual Community Organization Grant program. Interested organizations completed an application process detailing their need request. “SACIC hopes that these modest grants will help the award winners continue the great work they do improving lives throughout the Sylvania area,” said SACIC President Jerry Arkebauer. This year’s Community Organization Grant recipients include: • Sylvania Area Family Services: $1,000 to turn its existing garden into a raised bed community garden to allow senior citizen clients and neighbors more accessibility to the garden. • The Ability Center: $750, to aid with the training and placement of a school therapy dog for Stranahan Elementary. • Sylvania STEM Center: $750 to conduct a study in how to expand the organization’s programs and structure. • Lourdes University: $500 to conduct an Economic Impact Analysis to measure the true impact of the institution on the Sylvania and northwest Ohio economy. • Heritage Sylvania: $500 to purchase hardware and software to digitize its archives and to move the current paperbased donor records to a computer-based system.

• Sylvania Community Action Team: $500 to expand its Core Committed program into all three Sylvania Junior High Schools, Arbor Hills, McCord and Timberstone. • Downtown Sylvania Association: $500 to support the maintenance plan of the DORA Composting Program to ensure cups are being composted properly by purchasing additional DORA Compost Bins. • Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce: $500 to assist with the purchase of 21 trees to be planted at Olander Park in recognition of the 21 new businesses that “planted roots” in the Sylvania Community in 2019. The Community Organization Grant program was set up by SACIC to support local nonprofits in promoting their mission with an emphasis on benefiting the citizens of Sylvania. The grant program committee specifically looked for proposals that might help create jobs, contribute to community wellbeing, generate tourism, or in some way help to drive the economy forward. SACIC is a non-for-profit organization representing a collaboration of business and government working to enhance balanced economic growth and the quality of life in the greater Sylvania area. SACIC board meetings are open to SACIC members and lunch is provided. For those interested in becoming a member of the Sylvania Area CIC and joining SACIC during its quarterly meetings, membership information is available at sylvaniaareacic.org or by contacting John Healey, SACIC Membership Committee Chair, at jhealey@millerdanbery.com.

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The V.I. pizzeria and sports bar slated to open mid-March BY JENNIFER RUPLE

A Sylvania mainstay is getting a new lease on life. The Village Inn, which closed in 2018, will reopen under new ownership as The V.I. sometime in the near future. The new owners, which include Sylvanians Jeremy Fitzgerald, George Simon and Andy Grombacher, are hoping to have the restaurant up and running by St. Patrick’s Day. “The V.I. is a Sylvania staple and everyone’s excited for it to open again. It’s going to be totally different with a new menu,” said Jeremy Fitzgerald. “I think people are excited to see the transition.” The new owners acquired the property at 4984 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. about two years ago from the previous owners. “They were shut down mainly because the equipment needed to be updated,” said Fitzgerald. “It was going to be too costly for them, so they decided to put it up for sale.” The new owners are also part owners of several other local eateries including Bar 145, Reset, Moe’s Southwest Grill and J-Cups Pizza in Sylvania. “We started working on drawings and demolition about 10 months ago and in late summer, early fall we started construction. We are excited to say it is basically a brand-new restaurant,” Fitzgerald explained. “The only things we kept were the four walls. We have all new equipment. We added brick and oak. The inside is totally different.” The owners have a vision for the new restaurant. “We want it to have a cozy neighborhood

feel,” mentioned Fitzgerald. “I’ve been working with the local schools’ athletic and yearbook departments. I’ve been going through yearbooks as far back as the 1940s to find historical pictures of area athletic teams to display in the restaurant. A lot of people don’t realize that the Village Inn was around in the 40s.” There will also be a historical timeline of the restaurant and about 20 TVs. The V.I. will feature Cameo Pizza, a business based out of Sandusky, Ohio. “We’ll make the pizza onsite and have about 15 specialty pies. It’s been my favorite pizza for the past 20 years. It’s the quality; everything is fresh. It’s a step above your basic pizza,” explained Fitzgerald. The group also sells Cameo Pizza at their arcade, Reset, in Rossford, Ohio. “The most popular pizza there is a sweet barbecue with pepper jack cheese, grilled chicken, jalapeños, pineapple and bacon,” said Fitzgerald. “My favorite pizza is the thick crust pizza which has double of everything - dough, sauce, cheese and pepperoni,” he added. Pizza delivery will be also be available in the Sylvania area and parts of Toledo. In addition to pizza, pub food will be served. “We’ll have chicken wings, chicken chunks and appetizers. We like to put our own twist on basic bar food,” Fitzgerald mentioned. “To fit in with the neighborhood feel, I’m bringing in some comfort dinners like pasta dishes and fish baskets,” he added. The bar will feature 20 beers on draft, craft and domestic beers and an ample selection of wine, bourbon and whiskey.

Laurel Road, ProMedica partner to help physicians with student debt ProMedica announced its ProMedica Physicians Group will partner with Laurel Road, a digital lending platform and brand of KeyBank, to offer its physicians and advanced practice providers a simple, easy, and secure digital experience, as well as special programs, to help better manage their student loan debt. ProMedica will offer this benefit to promote financial well-being for the more than 2,000 contracted providers, which could help them save on their student loan debt. “ProMedica is excited to offer this resource to our team,” said Angela Brandt, president of ProMedica Physicians Group. “At ProMedica, we believe in wellness for our patients, but this focus extends to the health professionals who make our mission possible every day. With the rising costs of student loans impacting the financial well-being of medical professionals across the nation, we are proud to partner with Laurel Road to bring our Physicians Group this valuable tool to help them better manage their student loan debt and secure savings over the life of their loans.” Physicians and advanced practice providers take on significant student debt throughout their medical education, with 73 percent of medical school students in the class of 2018 graduating with student debt. “We are delighted to provide our refinancing tools to an esteemed health care organization like ProMedica,” said Paul Bamundo, SVP, head of business development and marketing partnerships for Laurel Road. “With student loan debt in the United States surpassing $1.6 trillion, Physicians and Physician Assistants are especially susceptible to student loan debt due to the advanced schooling these fields require.

There are big plans for the outside of the restaurant too. “That will be Phase II of the project. My vision is an outdoor bar in a great setting with landscaping, green space, firepits, couches, cornhole, bocce ball, possibly pickleball and or volleyball courts. It all really depends

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The Victory Center Executive Director Diane Barndt and Karen Evans, TVC special events coordinator, welcome guests to Rockin’ in Ruby.

Volunteers Bob Thompson and Brian Hahn support the cause on Feb. 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg.

Survivor Delores Carter is Rockin’ in Ruby as she heads into the event.

Dan Cummins, of WTOL News 11, visits with Victoria Dugger at the event that included a silent auction, luncheon and fashion show.

Kari Azzarello and Kelly Latz are excited to enjoy the sold out event. Funds will benefit TVC programs and services for cancer patients

Choreographer for the fashion show, Katie Maskey receives a good luck hug from mom Diane Dooley.

Paula Dusseau and Laura Dosch visit backstage at the event presented by Mercy Health. —by Mary Helen Darah

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Lourdes offers tuition discount to Sylvania Schools employees ent Jane Spurgeon signed the Lourdes Advantage Partnership on Feb. 21. Sylvania Schools representatives at the event were Tim Zieroff, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs, and Alex Clarkson, Director of Teaching & Learning.

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Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek, student Kris Piaget and Lourdes Athletic Director Janet Eaton fire up the grill and cook the food orders for the ninth annual Lourdes and LINK student organization Mission Trips fundraiser.

Lourdes Campus Minister Jenn Southerton helps Lourdes students Shannon White, Emily Crain and Elyse Schroder who greet guests as they arrive at bd Mongolian Grill on Feb. 18.

Andrew Singer, Sister Sandra Rutkowski, Peggy Rabideau, Sister Geraldine Paluszak and Sister Rebecca LaPoint are eager to have their meals prepared by the Lourdes team.

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President’s Day Lunch held at J & G’s

Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek, center, with coaches and members of the Gray Wolves lacrosse team Bruno Verdonk, Sam Cleveland, Carlos Matta, Drew Gilhooly, Cody Carson and Patrick Yannarelli enjoy lunch at J&G’s Pizza.

L-R: Lourdes University students Jordyn Phillips with fellow student Nick Henneman, a member of the Gray Wolves wrestling team, and Michelle Rose, First Year Experience and Honors Program Director at the President’s Day lunch.

Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Fatai Alabi, Gubi the Lourdes University mascot, and Education Division Chair Vince Laverick.

Lourdes Events and Activities Planning students from left: Chelsea Klotz, Anna Blevins, Christian Wagenhauser and Michael Stibal.

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, right, congratulates Lourdes University President Mary Ann Gawelek and Sylvania Schools Superintendent Jane Spurgeon on the new agreement between Lourdes University and Sylvania Schools allowing school employees to receive tuition discounts for Lourdes University. Sylvania Schools and Lourdes University are providing an excellent education to professionals who are preparing learners today and in the future,” said Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek “Sylvania Schools educators are continually seeking ways to develop their knowledge and skills. This opportunity through Lourdes University offers valuable coursework that will benefit our teachers and ul-

timately our students. We are fortunate to have Lourdes University centrally located within our district," added Superintendent Jane Spurgeon. Sylvania Schools is now among educational institutions in northwest Ohio who partner with Lourdes University including the Diocese of Toledo, Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School, and Toledo Public Schools.

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Southview Tech Student Highlighted Spencer Poczekaj is on a SV team that placed first in the Economic Research event at the Regional BPA Competition. He will be advancing to states in March. Mr. Bascuk, Spencer’s teacher said, ‘I find Mr. Poczekaj to be hard working, logical and dedicated. He is very outgoing, friendly, personable, and a joy to be around. I truly appreciate his work ethic, time management skills and thoroughness. He will definitely do well with the skills and attributes he has developed at Southview.’

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Southview Musicians Named

Jack Ulrich is a bass in the SV choir and plays bass in the orchestra. He recently performed with the District Honors Choir and was part of an ensemble at the Solo and Ensemble event, earning a superior rating for both vocal performances and a second superior rating for an instrumental solo. “I like the opportunities music gives me. I get to meet and work with some very talented people.”

Alex Snyder has been with the Southview band for four years. Alex has demonstrated leadership and great musicianship. He was the drum major this year, a two-year squad leader and three-year section leader. Alex is a member of the Symphonic Band and performs at District One Honors Festivals and Solo and Ensembles. He is involved with Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Current Events Club and National Honor Society. He is the son of Kathy and Greg Snyder.

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Highland Students Display Their Art

Highland art teacher Liz Schooner, left, and Principal Steve Swaggerty talk with Lujain Elamin about her artwork.

Mike Jones finds his art work on display at the Heritage Center Museum during the Highland School open house on Feb. 19.

Highland art teacher Liz Schooner helps Tessa Heath check out her artwork at the open house.

Cassie Muehlfeld and her daughters Holley and Audrey admire her son and their brother Leviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Russian nesting doll.

Brooklynn Tucker shows her sister Brynnlee her art during the Sylvan open house at the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum on Feb. 26.

Sylvan art teacher Julia Koralewski and Cody Rydman admire the artwork done by his sister Elli.

Sylvan student Jacob Leer has help finding his artwork from his mother, Amber, and brother Mason.

Abbey Boston admires the display her daughter Emma, a Sylvan student, created.

Sylvan Art on Display at Museum

Northview Musicians Honored

Andrew Megeath has been an outstanding member of the Northview Band Program all four years of high school. He has demonstrated leadership skills as well as a high level of musicality as a member of the band program. As a squad leader, section leader, and now principal tenor saxophone of the Wind Ensemble, Andrew has been an asset to the band program. Andrew has been a member of the Northview Marching Band, Pep Band, and Wind Ensemble. In addition to his musical activities, Andrew is also involved in robotics and rocketry. Andrew is the son of Laura and Tom Megeath.

Cellist Trevor Howell is the section leader of the Academy Orchestra, Trevor is a member of the Academy Orchestra String Quartet. Trevor has participated in Solo and Ensemble, and is an outstanding leader within the Academy Orchestra. He is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 154 and a proud Eagle Scout. He is also active in community theatre both onstage and backstage. Following graduation, Trevor will attend the University of Toledo to major in finance. Trevor is the son of Lori and Ross Howell.

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St. Francis de Sales receives $1 million donation for leadership development

Philanthropic momentum in Toledo continues with a new seven figure commitment to St. Francis de Sales School in honor of longtime educator, administrator and civic leader, Rev. Ronald Olszewski, OSFS, ‘62. Dick and Nancy Davis, who reside in Chapel Hill, N.C., decided to honor their friend with an investment of $1 million to permanently establish the Fr. Ronald Olszewski Academic Leadership Development at St. Francis de Sales School. Their investment will fund in perpetuity a new class taught by an instructor qualified in leadership development studies. It will also fund other necessary elements to immerse students in meaningful experiences designed to develop skills mandatory for young people to achieve success in today’s workforce. The course of study will begin in the fall of 2020 with an inaugural class of approximately 25 students. The Endowed Chair position is a critically important component of a much larger leadership initiative implemented two years ago by school president, Fr. Geoff Rose, OSFS. This comprehensive, multi-layered effort creates a series of intentional and highly connected leadership development experiences for every student uniquely rooted in the teachings of the school’s patron, St. Francis De Sales, who is known in the Catholic Church as the Gentleman Saint. School administrators seek to build a successful model and share with other schools in Toledo, and eventually to the extended network of schools affiliated with the spirituality of Francis de Sales. Fr. Ronald Olszewski, who has committed al-

most his entire adult life to youth education, civic leadership, and authored a book on raising boys to become gentlemen, served as principal and president of St. Francis de Sales School for 40 years. Davis and Fr. Olszewski both graduated from St. Francis in 1962. Nancy Davis is a graduate of the former DeVilbiss High School. “First and foremost, Nancy and I wanted to honor our good friend, but we are also in a brave new world, wherein the disciplines of leadership should and must be rigorously taught as part of a well- rounded education,” states Mr. Davis. Business leaders and hiring executives across the country have expressed a tremendous need to address recruitment and retention challenges faced by many organizations. Employers are seeking intangibles or soft skills, commonly referred to as emotional intelligence. “There is extensive research that concludes emotional intelligence is twice as important in excellent performance as technical skills and IQ-type abilities,” states Fr. Joe Newman, OSFS, ‘03 VicePresident at St. Francis de Sales. Additionally, research indicates that the teenage years are most ideal to instill skills such as: self-awareness, empathy, humility, and relational transparency. “The investment of Dick and Nancy Davis will have an exponential impact on our community, and beyond. These years are the most transformative, so learning and honing these skills in high school will serve them now and equip them for their future. In their careers, sure, but in all their relationships, most importantly.” Fr. Rose emphasized.

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Fun-A-Rama is a Good Time for All

Ann Marie Hinkle, son Bobby and husband Tab are eager to join the Fun-A-Rama crowd at St. Francis.

Jim and Joni McGowen help Fun-ARama guests with the Money Tree they take care of every year.

Sean and Rachel McCarthy and their children Lennon, Eloise and Palmer, are eager to find the games available for children.

Caitlyn Long helps Zoe Harris make an impression as she does skin painting art for Raylynn Hamilton.

Marta Nejuaro, Stacy Bacome and Julie Walker take care of the basket raffle during the annual St. Francis Fun-A-Rama held Sunday, Feb. 23. Guests could also play bingo and participate in a 50/50 raffle.

Nathan Malak and his mother, Amy, decide on which games they would like to play. In addition to carnivaltype games, guests could enjoy a chicken dinner, bake sale and much more during the fundraising event.

Notre Dame Academy students held an annual Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, Feb.25, Each year, the sophomores select a charity to receive the proceeds from the event. This year’s beneficiaries are Beach House Family Shelter and the Sisters of Notre Dame. Beach House works to help homeless women and families regain independence by providing a secure living environment and life skills coaching. “Ultimately our goal is to bring community to the student body before everyone settles down for the Catholic season of Lent while raising money for two great causes,” said Notre Dame Academy sophomore Sammy Giordano. Sophomore class officers Abby Buerk, Anna

Cornell, Sammy Giordano, and Joan Hartlage are planning and leading the event, guided by class advisor and faculty member Michelle Kusina. Food and beverages were donated by Notre Dame Academy parents as well as Olive Garden and Chick-Fil-A. Students’ favorite activities include entering drawings to win one of over 20 gift baskets donated by the faculty, staff, and sophomore homerooms along with participating in a variety of activities happening throughout the building. Students also used their tickets to vote for the faculty or staff member who will get a pie in the face during an all-school assembly at the end of the day.

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Lucy Turner & Kathleen Hurley are life long Sylvania residents. With the help of their fundraising team, “One Kick Wonders,” they are competing for the LLS “Student of the Ye Y ear.” They are racing against time to raise as much money as they can for the Leukemia & L Lyymphoma Society! DEEA ADLIIN NE TO DON NA AT TE ET TO O THI TH HIIS S WORTTH HY CAUSE IIS S MARC CH H 6T TH H. They have several friends battling blood cancers now & in the past. People like Camryn Rufenacht (pictured), a Bedford HS freshman who battled leukemia for 2 1//2 2 years.

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Hot Cocoa Run warms the runners and fuels the SCAT funds

L-R: Taylor Bosl, the first female to cross the finish line, celebrates with fellow Stranahan Elementary School educators Andrea Pasquale, Jeremy Bauer, Emily Earp, Amanda Wisniewski and Amanda Anderson.

SCAT Executive Director Maria Hoschak-Gagnon is all smiles at the Hot Cocoa Run on the chilly morning of Feb. 15 at Olander Park.

L-R: Levi Perlmutter, Lucas Semonin and Hudson Perlmutter proudly display their ribbons after completing the course.

Christy Cole, Magistrate at Sylvania Municipal Court, gives guests information on the youth programs offered by SCAT.

Derek and Mallory Horstman relax after running the 5K at the 5th annual event.

L-R: Nick Cranston, Brian McCann and Scott Ramey enjoy volunteering at the Sylvania Community Action Team Hot Cocoa Run.

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Taylee Wachowiak has taken off like a storm this season for the Northview Gymnastics team. She took 1st place on Vault and 1st place in the All-Around at the St. Ursula Invitational and earned 1st place in the All-Around at the Panther Invitational. In addition, at last weekend’s 2020 NLL Championships, Taylee had an excellent meet taking 2nd on Vault, 5th on Bars, 2nd on Balance Beam and 2nd All-Around capturing 1st Team All NLL honors. To say that Taylee has earned this is an understatement. She is a hardworking, determined young lady that spreads positivity to all of the gymnasts around her. –by John Crisman Asset Photography

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Cie Cie Harris drained a buzzer beating, game-winning 3 point basket to lead the Lady Cougars to a 57-54 win over Northview. Heat coach Kelly Heil says, “Cie Cie has been working hard this season and is capable of playing many positions. She can take the ball to the basket, post up or shoot the three, which makes her difficult to guard. She puts in the extra work to get better and wants what’s best for the team.” Cie Cie will major in business administration at Lawrence Technological University on a basket ball scholarship.

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Henry and Celestia Burnham platted Burnham’s Addition in 1901. At that time they cut in a street from Maplewood Avenue north to Erie Street, and they named their new street Phillips Avenue, which was Celestia’s maiden name. There were a total of 37 lots in their subdivision, with lot 37 being a large lot that they reserved for themselves along Maplewood Avenue. Their subdivision consisted of parcels along the north and south side of Maplewood Avenue, both sides of Phillips Avenue and the south side of Erie Street. Our subject home on Erie Street was on Lot No. 19 of this subdivision. In 1911 Celestia Phillips-Pomroy-Burnham donated all the land where Burnham Park and Plummer Pool are located to the Village of Sylvania for park purposes. The list of owners over the years for this home is: 1917 – William S. and Mary A. Reed 1925 – Frank and Margaret Romaker 1934 – Margaret Romaker 1945 – John C. and Marcella Fisher 1974 – Sharon Lee Schafer, et al. 1974 – Harvey L. and Ernestine Cadaret 1983 – Patrick P. III and Claire E. McHugh 1986 – Peter J. and Catherine A. Miller 1989 – James S. and Shelley A. Glover 1992 – Robert H. Crandall, et al.

1996 – David G. and Cynthia M. Schlaudecker 2000 – Gregory D. and Julianne K. Haselhuhn 2003 – Gregory D. Haselhuhn 2006 – Gary A. and Andrea Szymanski It wasn’t until 1917 that this lot, and the lot to the east, were sold to William and Mary Reed and they built this catalog home on Lot No. 19. (see photo of Reed family). In the 1920 census they are listed living here as follows: William S. Reed – 60 years old – owned home free of mortgage – married – occupation – retired; Mary A. Reed – wife – 56 years old – married; Alma Reed – daughter – 21 years old – single – occupation – stenographer in real estate; Julia V. Reed – daughter – 17 years old – single – attending school. According to Reed family histories, William and Mary Reed had previously been living and farming on the Reed family farm in Waterville, Ohio, which belonged to his father. In 1905 they purchased an 80 acre farm of their own in Riga Township, Michigan and built a home there. By 1917 they were ready to retire and let their children run the farm. They purchased the two lots on Erie Street in Sylvania and built this home. By 1922, however, Mr. Reed wanted to return to farm life, and he moved back to the farm in Riga, renting out this home on Erie Street until 1925. The Reeds sold the home in 1925 to Frank and Margaret Romaker, and in the 1930 census they were listed living here as follows: Frank Romaker – head – 75 years old – owned home val-

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ued at $6,000 – occupation – none; Margaret Romaker – wife – 66 years old – occupation – none. Frank died shortly after the 1930 census was taken while still owning the home. In 1934 Margaret Romaker sold the home to John and Marcella Fisher, but records show that Margaret Romaker was still living in the home when the 1940 census was taken, now listed as 76 years old and widowed, and the Fishers were renting a home on Holland-Sylvania Road in Sylvania Township. Sometime after this, John and Marcella Fisher moved into this home that they had purchased. This house made the news on Oct. 17, 1946 when an issue of the Sylvania Sentinel reported that thieves had committed acts throughout Sylvania and one of the homes that they hit was the home of John Fisher, 6823 Erie Street, where a car parked in the rear of the home was robbed of three new tires on Friday morning. A building permit was issued to J.C. Fisher on Jan. 16, 1950 by the Village of Sylvania allowing him to have G.B. Miller of Maumee, Ohio remodel the kitchen at 6823 Erie Street. The first available Suburban Directory, published in 1957, listed John C. Fisher living and owning this home through 1966. In the 1967 directory Jerome Bartek was listed renting the home through 1968 and in the 1969 directory John B. Elden was renting the home. The 1970, 1971 and 1972 directories listed Lionel McIlwain renting here. The 1973 directory shows Clyde E. Schafer as a new resident at this address. John C. Fisher died in 1973, and the home transferred into his family’s name in 1974. They

sold the home that same year to the Cadarets, and the 1974 directory listed Harvey Cadaret living and owning the home. An announcement in the Sylvania Herald dated Oct. 16, 1974 noted that Cathy Lu Caderet and Gregory Stephen Vasko were married in Toledo. The bride was listed as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cadaret of 6823 Erie St. She had graduated from Evergreen High School in Metamora. The Cadarets lived here until 1983, then moved to Georgia. The list of owners after the McHughs purchased the home shows that about every three to four years the house was sold to a new owner.

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Sylvania Police Division Cameras

We are all familiar with seeing police videos on the evening news and on television shows featuring police videos. I remember seeing Craig Stough one on television more than ten years ago taken by the Ottawa Hills Police of a high speed chase scene through their village. The city of Sylvania Police Division also has had police video recordings for more than 10 years utilizing patrol car dash mounted cameras. The Sylvania Police Division current dash mounted camera system is L3 Mobile Vision, and utilizes technology and equipment now considered obsolete. The 2020 Sylvania City Budget includes $100,000 of capital improvement funds for updated cameras. The city is also currently under consideration for a U.S.

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Annexation

The city of Sylvania has again withdrawn a petition to force the annexation of a residential area of Sylvania Township into the city. This time, the city withdrew its petition during a meeting of the Lucas County commissioners meant to decide whether to approve the petition or deny it. In December, the city withdrew the petition to annex the properties about 90 minutes prior to the county commissioners' meeting which could have resulted in a decisive vote on the long-simmering issue. The issue last December was the city’s failure to properly advertise the public hearing. The most recent withdrawal dealt with the critical issue of the number of valid signatures on the petition for annexation. A majority of those directly effected by the annexation of an area must sign a petition seeking annexation. Richard Malone, an attorney for the township, said he had earlier informed the city that they did not have a sufficient number of valid signatures. He said there are a number of issues, such as some signatures no longer being valid because they were signed more than 180 days ago, or in some instances someone has signed as a trustee, but without any documentation of that person’s authority as a trustee. Mr. Malone said the process can’t seem to get to the point of whether an annexation of the 33 properties in the Country Walk subdivision has benefits which outweigh detriments to the site and the surrounding area. He said that is a point that must be shown before commissioners can approve the forced annexation. An earlier public hearing by the Lucas County commissioners on the issue had township officials and residents unanimously rejecting the annexation attempt. The city of Sylvania contends that in exchange for water service, residents signed a paper promising to sign a petition favoring annexation. At the earlier public hearing residents complained that annexation would make them subject to municipal income tax and that they were satisfied with township services. They contended the city of Sylvania would provide improvement. Residents termed the move by the city a “money grab,” and said the value of

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Office of Criminal Justice Services grant that will help defray some of the cost. The Police Division is researching two of the leading police video companies who can supply the new cameras and video data storage – Getac and Watchguard. The newer cameras are digital with high resolution that can capture different perspectives from the patrol car including wide angle, back seat, audio from inside the car, and also sync with police officer body worn cameras. Although some area police departments have begun using body cameras, the City of Sylvania has held back waiting for the digital technology, the data storage options and the laws concerning body camera video usage to be developed and tested. With the need to replace our dash cameras, however, the City of Sylvania is now considering body worn cameras. As of the end of 2018, more than 10,500, or almost 60% of America's 18,000 police agencies utilized body worn cameras. Each agency must decide what is workable and right for their own community. We have been con-

cerned not just about the cost, but also the legal issues of who has access to the videos, the proper use of body worn camera videos in legal proceedings, and protecting the privacy of our residents in their own homes. By some opinion polls, 89% of Americans have come to expect body camera footage from police incidents. The City of Sylvania Police Division has had no such incidents, but those same polls indicate many Americans have a sense the police are hiding something if there is no video footage or if the camera wasn't turned on. The positives of body worn cameras: Police accountability and transparency, evidentiary benefits for the prosecution of offenders, an excellent learning tool for other officers reviewing the recordings, the use of force incidents typically decline and citizen complaints are usually fewer due to the camera being on. The negatives of body worn cameras: Legal questions about citizen privacy in non-public areas, and the cameras are expensive to purchase and to store the data. The city of Sylvania Police Division will be

their homes would drop as a result of homeowners becoming liable for the municipal income tax. At the most recent hearing, Sheila McAdams, an attorney representing the city of Sylvania, argued that the city should be granted a continuance to file an amendment to the petition to “cure procedural defects.” After the commissioners unanimously voted against granting a continuance, Leslie Brinning, Sylvania law director, apologized to the commissioners and said she was withdrawing the petition. City officials reportedly indicated they would resume the process of seeking to annex the properties. Before that issue was dealt with, county commissioners did approve the annexation of nearly two acres at Brint and Holland-Sylvania roads into the city of Sylvania from Sylvania Township. It is the site of the former Village Inn which is currently being renovated. Oliver Turner, township administrator, told county commissioners that after the city of Sylvania filed its annexation petition for that property he reached out to the city. He said he proposed the opportunity of perhaps establishing the area as a Joint Economic Development project, but the city failed to respond. Mr. Turner said he would rather be working on cooperative efforts with the city of Sylvania than continuing to fight annexation battles.

battalionchiefs will be in charge of one of the three shifts of firefighters needed to man the department on a 24-hour basis. Promoted to those ranks are Steve Kahan, Michael Szafarowicz and Chad Morris. Chief Ramm said he recognized there may be a period of time for everyone to become comfortable with the new command structure, but that he is confident it will result in clearer lines of authority and responsibility and will create a more efficient department. To fill the slots for lieutenants made vacant by the promotions to battalion chiefs, Chief Ramm promoted three firefighters to lieutenants. Those promoted are Ian Kelsey, Ryan Sedlock and Michael Cook. The chief said the new structure will be put into effect in early March.

New Assistant Fire Chief

Chris Nye has been promoted to the newly established position of assistant chief of the Sylvania Township Fire Department. That and other changes in the department were recently approved by the Sylvania Township trustees. Chief Nye has been deputy chief of operations in the department since his promotion to that position in 2017. He began in the department as a volunteer in 1989. He became a full-time member in 1994, and was promoted to lieutenant in 2004. He also served as president of the firefighter union, Local 2243 for 16 years. Chief Mike Ramm said he will not fill the deputy chief position made vacant bythe promotion, nor will he fill that slot left vacant with the recent retirement of then Deputy Chief Mike Froelich. Many of the duties of that post will be taken over by someone who will be named to fill the new rank of fire marshal. Chief Ramm said he has also created the position of battalion chief. Each of the three new

Sylvania Police Division camera replacement choices finalizing their camera replacement request, including body worn cameras, in the next few months, along with cost and grant data, for submittal to the city administration, and then for consideration by the Safety Committee of Sylvania City Council. each home dropped to $257,000 this year from the average of $300,000 in 2019. Although the winter months are usually slow for issuing construction permits, activity in January this year was boosted by the beginning of development on a project known as Quarry Ridge on Brint Road east of Mitchaw. Graus noted that nine of the 13 permits issued in January were for that development.

Housing Permits

Although it's understood that one month does not equal a trend, the number of singlefamily home construction permits issued in January merited a mention at the most recent meeting of the Sylvania Township trustees. Daryl Graus, zoning and planning manager for Sylvania Township, told trustees there were 13 such permits issued in the first month of this year, compared to just three in January, 2019, an increase of 333 percent. The average value of

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Spring is HERE ... As we breath in the crisp, fresh smell of springtime on the planet, the signs and signals of life awaken, after a deep, long winter sleep. As the Sun begins to move away from the ethereal sign of Pisces, moving to motivated, fire-energy Aries, a new-found sense of direction will occur, as through osmosis we experience the splendor of its affect on us all. Dear Readers, 2020 reminds us that this is the time to focus more on ourselves, and also on what no longer serves our higher good, and to be vigilante about being proactive with positive changes. During the election period, it would be good to get involved, really involved with like-minded people, and to use our own energies in only the best way possible. With so much happening this month, I’m very excited! Mercury moves direct and Saturn moves briefly into the humanity sign of Aquarius. The last occurrence was 1991 through 1994. This is absolutely the best transit to come in a long time! Spring into summer should be good, though on the flip side, we do have Venus, the planet of money and love, in retrograde in May through June, and Mars, the planet of action/war, in retrograde from September through November, which merely increases the intensity of the election among other things. However, with Saturn in Aquarius until July 2, this should help to balance it out a bit until we reach the fall where the intensity of Mars can be hectic. Also, Dec. 19 Jupiter moves into humanitarian Aquarius, conjunct transiting Saturn. It’s time for a major change in all of us. In addition, 2020 ends with a HUGE occurrence on Dec. 21, which is called the Great Saturn-Jupiter conjunction. This creates a massive change on a global as well as personal level, which may affect us for the next 20-25 years or so. Get involved, use your heart and mind and focus.

Full moon March 9 in Virgo

Full moon in Virgo this week opens up our senses and may also play havoc with our emotions as it creates a sense of restlessness and intensity. A full moon occurs when the sun and moon oppose each other, therefore creating an extreme polarity between energy and emotion. A great week to clean, purge and work on matters that have been left on the back burner since the full moon in Virgo is all about being tidy and organized. This is a clean situation (no Virgo pun intended) in that the sun and moon oppose each other with little interference. You can compare this to a good connection on a cell phone. Emotions (moon) are lit (sun) under the full moon. People respond in various ways, sometimes dramatically (sun). They talk more, they have more babies, and they go to more emergency rooms and jails.

Mercury direct-March 9

When Mercury is in retrograde, communication is confusing more so as it was in retrograde from Feb.16 through March 9, in the sentimental, emotional, nostalgic Neptune-ruled sign of Pisces. Now in direct, thoughts become less foggy, more alert, more “direct.”

New moon in Aries March 24

The new moon in Aries signals the true beginning of the astrological New Year. However,

it cautions you to slow down and pace yourself, avoid distractions. The driving force of the Aries’ new moon yearns for total freedom but there are too many obstacles and blockages to get around. On the flip side, a new moon always signals a period of rebirth, new ideas, shifting gears in the right direction. So it’s all up to you and how you handle the energies at hand.

Sun enters Aries March 19

The sun in Aries takes its name from the Greek god of war. Aries people are combative, independent and headstrong and, like the other fire signs, are driven to realize their own individuality. They look to the future and move forward in life, rarely looking back. Being the first sign of spring, the symbol of new beginnings, Aries is associated with the awakening energy that follows the hibernation of winter. Aries is a ‘me first’ sign and will project their personality out into the environment. As it transits, its square to transiting Saturn and Jupiter can create an intensity relating to work and or personal connections. This can be a fiery transit as Aries ruled by Mars in conflict can be unpredictable. However, its balance to ruler Mars, can hopefully tame the influence where it creates a “softer” transit.

Saturn moves into Aquarius briefly March 23-July 2 (Back Dec. 2020)

Life is shared with Saturn in Aquarius, the sign of friendship, groups and humanity, from March 21-July 1 and again from Dec. 17 to March 7, 2023. Its last occurrence was from Feb. 1991 through Jan. 28, 1994. It briefly moves into Aquarius from Capricorn, providing a breather for those going through their first Saturn returns, those ages 27 to 30 and 57 to 60, give or take. Those born under the signs of Cancer, Aries, Libra are affected as well. This is a short reprieve until we revisit this in Dec. 2020. Saturn in Aquarius is generally quirky and unconventional according to astrology principles. Saturn represents structure, whereas in Aquarius it brings with it a desire to think outside the box, more scientific but with a flair of uniqueness. During Saturn’s transit in Aquarius many things may occur including new discoveries in the healing process in health care, new technology, new attitudes towards our government, much for the better. Saturn in Aquarius is a much-needed, much-desired transit for all humanity.

Venus in Taurus

In its home planet, it is quite comfortable, at ease, very relaxed. Matters of the heart are a mystery, but passion-planet Venus opens us up to endless possibilities. Territorial, direct, ruled by Venus, it is the planet of pleasure and play. Venus leaves Aries to transition into Taurus. As a cardinal and fire sign, Aries has no problem taking control to get where it needs to be. With Venus in Aries, our love styles follow the “catch me if you can” premise whereas moving into the fixed Earth sign of Taurus, it prefers steady routine, resistant to frequent change as well as emotional upsets. In addition, with Taurus, you can expect that practical displays of affection become significant in romantic partnerships. Unlike bold Venus in Aries, Venus in Taurus needs subtlety to make a relationship work. Stability, security and loyalty are staples with Taurus—radically different from spontaneous, active and unpredictable Aries. Tauruses are sympathetic, sensitive and extremely passionate. They have no problem becoming “one” with their significant others and will seek this same deal in their romantic bonds, thanks to the influence of Taurus. Excessive jealousy is also a

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trait of Taurus, and they can expect this theme to permeate in love matters. Practical Taurus is motivated by the acquisition of material possessions and saving for a rainy day. Our outlook on financial matters changes from “saving” to “spending” under Venus’ journey through Taurus. For the next few weeks, review your budget and make the necessary adjustments to get a better handle on your money.

SIGNS: Aries (March 21-April 19)

This month, take time to focus on your health, both physically and mentally. That should motivate you to work from the inside out as this month’s full moon activates your desire to take responsibility. With Saturn moving into Aquarius at the end of the month, this should be a breath of fresh air as your stress load lessens considerably in most areas of your life. You may find yourself feeling more social as well as alert. A wake up call for sure as your need to progress is expressed through an attitude of perseverance.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Major possibilities within the work force may occur, more so as you see yourself stepping out of your comfort zone. “Change is merely a motivation for personal growth,” and your actions this month may prove that to be true. A good cycle for closure as you step up your game plan in relinquishing old patterns. Mercury moving direct in your area of connections may also help to clarify issues relating to friendships ... a good month to really look from within.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Motivation within your career is what steers you in the right direction. Taking charge, and speaking your truth is a given. Now that Mercury, your ruler, is direct you may see yourself coming from a place of clarity. A good month to begin a new project, clear out matters of the past and start over. Rebuild if need be. You may seek to improve yourself creatively. A good month to do something a bit extraordinary. Don’t worry, it will come to you, as it always does.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

With transiting Venus in its home sign of Taurus, your dance card is full as you flourish socially. With this month’s full moon taking place in the area of chat, your ability to communicate feelings comes across loud and clear. A good month to set forth on accomplishing muchneeded goal setting, as well as focusing on financial needs and wants. Mercury moving direct brings forth a need to become more in-tuned to health and fitness. Take stride and allow things to just happen.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

With Saturn moving into independent, friendly Aquarius in your area of partnerships, you are forced to take a good look at yourself, as well as partnerships, work or personal. This cycle initiates the good with the bad. For the next few weeks or so, expect that anything can happen as your personal will is put to the test. In many ways, work-related matters may undergo a complete favorable transition.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your life, as you know, it has gone through many changes within the last few years. Yet, the knowledge gained is priceless. Saturn and Jupiter, in balance to your natal Sun, allows for a sense of well being, as well as pure luck. For the next few weeks or so, revel in the fact that you are moving forward into a new path laced with fortuitous insight. This month’s full moon in your own sign places the limelight on you. It can be

good, yet can also bring out your more vulnerable side. Emotions can be triggered.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

As with most Libras, balance is the key. This month offers new and exciting changes as Venus, your ruling planet in balance to Saturn, will enhance friendships along with personal and business-related matters. This should be a most conducive time for all concerned. In addition, financial gain can be plentiful in the next few weeks. Stepping it up can be in your repertoire for the next few months or so.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Forget the pressures of recent months, concentrate on what lies ahead. The month opens up to new and better perspectives. Mars, the planet of action trine your natal Sun, will enhance job matters. Focus on money matters without getting too caught up with details. A good cycle in which to move forward where love and friendships are concerned.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

With springtime so close, the time has come to finally take stock of whatever it is you’re doing and focus on yourself. This period signals a time of love, new or existing. It is your time to look ahead. You are approaching a strong, favorable cycle in your life. Use this period to prepare for what life has in store for you. Be aware that your instincts are strong this month. Look for a creative outlet, if need be.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19)

Be prepared for many changes in the romance department as Venus now accents your own sign. A strong, inviting time for friends and new love matters. Knowing what you want is not as good as knowing what is good for you. Money matters flourish this month. The spotlight where work and home are concerned is on you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18)

Make an effort to become more reality focused this month. This is a good period to show what you’re made of. As Venus, the planet of pleasure and play, soaks up your Aquarian sun energy, love interests can be new and exciting. This could be a good cycle as you pave the way into a new phase as creative juices are flowing. With influences at the zenith part of your chart, career is a focal point. A good period to step up.

Pisces (Feb.19-March 20)

Sometime it’s better to step back and take a closer look at a situation than to plunge into unsafe waters. This month’s setup, though very much in your favor, could cause you to act hastily. It’s important to realize that all good things come in time. Be wise, not hasty. Also, health-related matters may be a focus for the next few weeks or so. Take stock of your own personal inventory. Be aware of possible changes at work. Janet Amid is a columnist and radio/media personality, that writes for Sylvania Advantage and can be heard on 105.5 FM Monday mornings from 8:15 to 8:45 am at 419-240-1055. She can reached at 419882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com. Check out her website at JanetAmid.com, Twitter and Instagram. She is located at 5600 Monroe St., Bldg B, Ste 206, Sylvania, Ohio.

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Sylvania Area Crime Report Found Property

Susan Lavinia, 5600 block Parkwood, personal papers, check book found Haley Zawacki, 5000 block Huntington, two

backpacks, set of golf clubs

Menacing

Lauren Barrios, 5600 block Alexis, individual threats

Telecommunications Fraud

Elizabeth Csortos, 4300 block Candlewood Lane, cash stolen by fraud

Theft

Chelsea Wohlgamuth, 5800 block Artwell, food stamp cards stolen Kistler Ford, 5500 block W. Central, rims and tires stolen Franklin Park Reconditioning, 8600 block W. Central, vehicle stolen Bed Bath and Beyond, 5100 block Monroe, toaster oven stolen Lowes, 7000 block W. Central, power tools stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, merchandise stolen Alyssa Grill, 3600 block N. Holland Sylvania, vehicle windows broken, purse, wallet, credit, debit adds, cell phone, iPad Toleo from vehicle Walmart, 5800 block W. Central, TV, alcohol and food stolen Justin Williams, 4200 block Isadore Lane, personal effects, debit card stolen Eric Johnson, 7000 block Hickory Ridge, cash, credit card, wallet, trumpet stolen from vehicle, Speedway, 5900 block W. Central, beer stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, merchandise stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, vacuum stolen Drain Doctor, 4400 block W. Alexis, tools stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, merchandise stolen Meijer 7200 block W. Central, shoplifting Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, small appliance stolen Hatfield Lawn & Landscaping 8300 block W. Central, welder, power washer, other tools stolen Walmart, 5800 block W. Central, attempted shoplifting Steve Milios, 8400 block Central, vehicle rear window broken, other window stolen Marshalls, 5200 block Monroe, clothing stolen Denny;s, 6900 block W..Central, dined but did not pay Benchmark Management Co., 7000 block W. Central, restaurant equipment stolen

Armed Robbery

Carlos Rico, 4200 block Nantucket, robbery at gunpoint

Vandalism

City of Sylvania, 7900 block Ivywood Lane, police car damaged during arrest

From the Courts Assault

Daniel Cook, 2394 oe Ct., Perrysburg, $150 fine, 60 days, 44 days suspended

Disorderly Conduct

Avery Bower, 850 Wright, Toledo, $100 fine, 30 days suspended Robbie Rogers, 3230 N. Centennial, Sylvania,

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Norma Vilcher, 5600 Alexis, Sylvania, $525 fine, 180 days, 175 days suspended Brandy Reefer, 280 Woodside Terrace, Holland, $525 fine, 180 days, 165 days suspended Shelly Miller, 1839 McCord, Toledo, $525 fine, 180 days, 170 days suspended Heather Chinni, 10083 Leith, Maumee, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended John Mowrey, 3426 Stanhope, Toledo, $375 fine, 180 days, 174 days suspended Michael Grabarczyk, 607 S. Main, Swanton, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Walter Johnson, 1711 Ottawa, Toledo, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Robert Kolimer, 1216 Clark, Holland,$375 fine, 180 days 177 days suspended Sherron Piles, 915 National, Toledo, $525 fine, 180 days, 150 days suspended Robert Russell, 7809 Hawkins Ct., Sylvania, $375 fine180 days, 177 days suspended Amanda Borucki, 6524 Maple Lake, Maumee, $375 fine 180 days, 177 days suspended Elise Hill, 6368 Henderson, Tecumseh, Mich, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Alyssa Thatcher, 3124 Monroe, Toledo, $375 fine180 days, 177 days suspended Jordon Colter, 1253 Laclede, Toledo, $375 fine 180 days, 177 days suspended Arian Fitzgerald, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Anthony Perez, 1840 Rhode Island, Holland, $375 fine, 180 days, 174 days suspended

Physical Control

Terrance Szyperski, 5800 Glasgow, Sylvania, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Brian Gorski, 8833 Galloway Ct., Sylvania, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended

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James Spence, 621 Raymer, Toledo, $150 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended

Reckless Operation

Frank Jones, 5450 Dorr, Toledo, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended John Nemer, 1747 S. Crispy, Holland, $250 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Joshua Tantari, 2202 Ridgewood, Northwood, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended Alana, Ytawi, 3635 W. Central, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended Stephanie Yates-Guerrero, 5736 Ewewyck, Toledo, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended Matthew Ciecka, 6931 Heller, Whitehouse, $250 fine, 30 aye, 27 days suspended Latina Carrington, 5273 Glenloch, Toledo, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended Kelly Lutz, 124 Lake Shore, Toledo, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended

Resisting Arrest

John Moore, 1426 Stanhope, Toledo, $150 fine, 90 days, 60 days suspended

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Scott Connell, 3701 Airport, Toledo, $100 fine, 90 days suspended

Jennifer Deonyk, 2601 Westbrock, $150 fine, 180 days, 135 days suspended Harley Miller, 7140 Port, Toledo, $150 fine, 90 days, 82 days suspended

Unauthorized use of Property

Joseph Holston, 6033 Vanwormer, Toledo, $150 fine, 30 days suspended

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Billy Forsee

Billy C. Forsee, age 82, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jonesboro, Ill. to Robert and Albertine Forsee. Billy served three years in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper. He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s in Organizational Management and the University of Toledo with his MBA. He worked for many years at Owens Illinois Glass Container Division as well as Foodtown and NAMSA before retiring in Sylvania. Billy could fix anything except a broken heart, which he was fond of saying. He was a salesman’s worst nightmare and he was the originator of the "dad joke." He was a wonderful neighbor and was often seen shoveling someone’s driveway or performing small tasks for people who needed help–all with a smile on his face and a few funny anecdotes to share. His grandchildren, who lived in town, knew grandpa was just a phone call away if they needed a tire changed or if their

YOURGOOD.NEWS hot water heater was on the blink. He will be greatly missed by so many. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Lou (Lambie) Forsee, and his four children-Ann Cipriani (Pat Burrington), Gail (Kent) Bishop, Russell (Marjorie) Forsee, and Laura (J.D.) Georlett, his gang of grandchildren and his adored great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert Forsee and sister-in-law Delores Forsee. The family is deeply appreciative of the care and compassion he received at ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center and Ebeid Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church and ProMedica Ebeid Hospice. Arrangements were handled by Walker Funeral Home, Toledo, Ohio, 419841-2422.

Jeffrey Ruehle Jr.

Jeffrey G. Ruehle, Jr., age 38, of Sylvania, Ohio, died Feb. 17, 2020 at his home. He was born Dec. 26, 1981 in Sylvania and graduated from Springfield High School in 2000.

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Jeff had an entrepreneurial spirit and operated Sundown Illuminations. When asked his favorite color, Jeff would say "Sundown Orange,” an architectural and landscape lighting business, as well as employment with several other local companies. He was a member of IBEW Local 8. Jeff was also skilled at buying what someone else might deem as worthless and selling it at a profit. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. The sport of hockey was one of his passions and Jeff was a longtime, hardnosed hockey player most recently playing with Local 8. He loved to travel including at 16 years old saving his money to buy his own ticket to Durban, South Africa to spend the summer with his friend Troy and his family. Jeff traveled to Haiti to help earthquake victims and to Panama City, Panama with his dad and received Contractor of Year for North America and Canada. He has traveled to most of the 50 states including Hawaii and most recently spent the last two summers at Popular Point Camp Elk, Lake Ontario. He enjoyed spending time with his Canadian families and fishing with Diana, Fred and Bob. Jeff also traveled to the Philippines to be the best man for his brother Corey's wedding (Corey is presently on deployment some-

where in the Indian Ocean serving his country in the United States Navy). He always had big dreams, a forgiving heart and was fervent about establishing and maintaining relationships. Jeff was always accommodating and generous and found his greatest joy in spending time with his three children. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved children Raegan, Riley and Keegan; mother, Tammy (Randy) Smart; father, Jeff (Carolyn) Ruehle, Sr.; grandparents Joe and Genny Ruehle, Joe and Rosemary Reed; brothers Jake Ruehle, Joe (Beckie) Ruehle (and their children, Cooper, Carter, Olivia, Isaac and Louella), Corey (Clare) Ray (and their sons, Silas and Liam), and Nick Foti; dear friend Diana Yadao; best friends Tim and Barb, Asa (who helped Jeff through times thick or thin), Troy Botha of Durban, South Africa, Darrell, Jason, Chewy and too many others to name; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and his longtime canine companion, Bella. He was also preceded in death by grandparents Sam and Dave Jacobs. The family would like to thank Jeff ’s nurse, Carrie and aide, Elijah, for their kind, compassionate care. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.

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Thomas Welly

One of Northwest Ohio’s greatest storytellers wrote his last chapter Feb. 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and dog, Nurse Bailey. Thomas Joseph Welly died as he lived with grace, concern for others, and a deep faith. Tom was born on Sept. 24, 1933 in Fostoria, Ohio to Anthony and Margaret Welly. He was the youngest of 4 children. He was very proud of his Fostoria roots and was convinced that most people had some connection to Fostoria. Tom’s father died when he was just 3 years old. A few years later, he and his mother moved to Toledo and settled in Ottawa Hills. Margaret married widower, Larry Pfaender. Larry was a great stepfather to Tom, but he too died early, when Tom was just 14. These two losses and the great strength and love of his mother helped shape Tom into the incredible man he was. He was a feminist before it was fashionable. Tom graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1951 and then matriculated at the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1955 with a degree in journalism. He loved Notre Dame, the Catholic experience, his professor dons, his crazy classmates, and especially the perfect campus job–an internship in the Sports Information Department. In his later years he may not have remembered what he did yesterday, but he could certainly tell you the score of pretty much any sporting event. His sports acumen was legendary (he called the margin of the 2020 Super Bowl within a point). Fall Saturdays were sacred in the Welly house, including this last autumn. Tom met the love of his life in the summer of

1954 when he and Ann Schuchman went on a double date – but not with each other. He vigorously pursued the beautiful Ann and sealed the deal by asking for her hand in the summer of 1955. They were married on Dec. 27, 1955 justthree weeks after Ann turned 19. Soon after they were married, Tom left his position in the advertising department at Owens Corning and enlisted in the Navy. After completing Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and he and Ann moved to Long Beach, Calif. He was then transferred to Honolulu, Hawaii. Ann returned home to give birth to their first child Peter. Soon after she and Peter joined Tom in Hawaii. Peter was the first of four children in a 3.5-year period: Michelle, Stephen, and Lizabeth Ann followed in very short order. Patrick arrived seven years later. Tom returned to work for Owens Corning upon completion of his commission and they settled in the Westmoreland neighborhood. Tom left OC to start his own business, World Wide Dictation. But his real love was the advertising business where he spent many years as an account executive for the top advertising agencies in Toledo. His creativity, excellent writing skills and great personality made him a natural and a success in the business. In fact, his wise counsel brought him consulting projects well into his 70’s earning the self proclaimed title of “World’s Oldest Account Executive.” In addition to his creative problem solving, Tom was known for his honesty and integrity-earning him the nickname –Monsignor. Tom was a dedicated husband and family man. He encouraged Ann’s return to school when she was in her late 30s. Showing his great sense of humor, he hosted her graduation party as “Ann’s college roommate” and made special “Ann Welly is really neat” buttons. His devotion

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YOURGOOD.NEWS to Ann knew no bounds. They recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary with a home Mass. Tom’s Catholic faith was a part of his essential nature. He never missed Mass and regularly prayed the Rosary. His prayer list was infamous, even if it frequently required a prayer to St. Anthony to find, tattered and worn, left in a pocket. If he told you that you were in his thoughts and prayers, that was not an empty statement. He would find a quiet spot each day and go through his prayer list one-by-one asking for God’s grace. It was a great disappointment to him when his vision started to fail, and he could no longer read his list. But that did not stop him from offering daily prayers. Tom was active in the Catholic community and was a founding member of the parish that ultimately became Corpus Christi. He served on the Catholic Chronicle board and served on the Bishop’s Marriage Tribunal. Tom loved his children as well as his wife with uncommon passion. He deeply felt their joys and trials. In fact, Tom and Ann devoted one of each of the five decades of the rosary to their five children. (He loved his numbers.) He was a great father-in-law and was beloved Papa Tom to his grandchildren. There was nothing he liked better than making them pancakes or cheering them on at sporting events. He found very few things inconvenient when it came to family life, giving fully of himself to matters both trivial and profound. And Tom was thrilled when he became a great-grandfather. A few days before his death, we held the phone up to his ear and one-by-one several of the grandchildren called and told him goodbye. It was a heartbreaking but beautiful moment in the midst of many beautiful moments.

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4855 W. Central 419-531-4236

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4718 Brittany 419-531-1616

Times of Service: Sundays, 8:30, 9:45, and 11 am

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Toms generous spirit also gave him a unique talent for friendship. He made people feel seen with his beautiful undistracted gaze. There are many who count their friendship with him as something very special. He never forgot important relationships, recalling friends with tears in his eyes and stories on his lips. Tom fought cancer for two years and remained upbeat even when treatment failed. Ann and his five children gathered by his bedside just a week ago to send him off with a “living funeral” to sing his praises while he could still hear them. Tom was reluctant to leave his beloved Ann but found comfort knowing that his children would care for her. There were no regrets, no unfinished business and no unspoken “I Love You's.” He lived a full and complete life and is now reunited with his beloved mother and his father. Tom is survived by Ann; Peter and Sally Welly (San Diego, Calif.); Michelle and John Hills (Sylvania, Ohio) Stephen (Sylvania, Ohio) Lizann and Gerry Anderson (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and Patrick Welly and Merrill Weyerhaeuser (Portland, Ore.). He is also survived by his grandchildren; Leane Welly Cole (Ryan) and Bryan Welly (Rylee); Kelsey Hills Finucan (Jack); Maggie Hills and Jack Hills; Connor Welly and Quinn Welly; Evan Anderson, Shane Anderson, Alec Anderson; Sierra Welly and Jasper Welly; greatgrandchildren, Hudson and Caroline Cole; Harrison Welly and Johnny Finucan also survive. The family would like to thank Tom’s incredible team: his son Steve, general manager Michelle, Doctor Chang Xia, Marilyn and Dorothy and the entire Northwest Ohio Hospice team of Sarah, Amber, Becky, Mary Ann and other devoted family members and friends. Together, we fulfilled his desire to live until he died and to do so at home.

McCord Road Christian Church 4765 McCord Road 419-882-6703 Sunday Services 8:00 am • 9:15 am 10:45 am • 12:15 pm

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Saturday Contemporary Service 4 p.m. Bible Class at 9 am • Sunday Worship Service 10 am

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