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Feb. 7 - 20, 2017 • Vol. 21, No. 20 • sylvaniaadvantage.com
Student Art Brightens Downtown
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The art of twelve Central Trail third-grade students, L-R: Alexander Yockey, Lilliianna Davis, Joshua Black, Hunter Waltz, Ava Goodnough, Claire Lowenstein, Joanna Kim, Madilynn Dennis, Cole Johnson, Elijah Ramsdell, Carter Arnal and Urvi Viamajala appears on the four different banners representing the culture of Africa, China, India and Mexico that are brightening Main Street in downtown Sylvania. The art of four world cultures, Africa, China, India and Mexico was the inspiration of the sixth annual banner contest by the Sylvania Community Arts Commission sponsored by Republic Services. Central Trail third grade students in Tina Arndt's art class competed in this year’s contest. The artwork created by
twelve of these students was chosen to appear on the banners flying on the light poles on Main Street in downtown Sylvania. Arndt chose the theme and each of her third grade students did a project using a different medium for each theme. The animals of Africa were done with oil pastel;
the Chinese koi fish, watercolors; the elephants from India, mixed media; and the Mexican Amate-inspired birds, marker. The book “African Animals” by Phillippa Alys Brown inspired the animals of Africa theme. Chinese koi fish are a symbol of good fortune, success, ambition, strength, perseverance and courage. One legend tells BANNERS TO 2B
Maplewood Marketplace Sale Reflects Economic Development Success
As the ink dries on the paperwork for the sale of Maplewood Marketplace in downtown Sylvania, Mayor Craig Stough and members of Sylvania City Council can take a moment to reflect on the project. “This is a success story for the city,” Mayor Stough remarked. Under the then Mayor James Seney, the city acquired the run down vacant building in 1994 for $200,000, invested in its renovation, and leased the space. The city invested $1,244,000 in the building since they purchased it and have collected over $800,000 in rent.
In 2015, the city began to solicit offers on the fully leased building and has had five legitimate offers since that time. The mayor and city council members accepted what they deemed to be the best offer of $1.1 million at the Jan. 17 Sylvania City Council meeting. “The Maplewood Marketplace is now a viable part of our downtown. It is time to return this property into private hands and consider it a success story for the involvement of city government,” Stough said. “The city has the long term perspective and vision to identify and assemble
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Mason Hall visits with other guests and enjoys the many activities at the Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo Preschool and Activity Fair.
Coaches vs. Cancer
McCord sixth grader Brenden Behan shot a free throw to raise money for the American Cancer Society during the McCordTimberstone basketball game.
Art in the Heritage Center Stranahan art teacher Kari Armstrong places her students’ artwork in one of the display cases.
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