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Pictured are some of the many Sylvania School District students who had outstanding seasons!

SAVE THE DATE!

Finalists in the Small Business Campaign will be announced in our April 16 issue.

Save the date, and vote for your favorite!

Coming to Sylvania!

SHIPSHEWANA ON THE ROAD GIFT, FOOD AND CRAFT SHOW!

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 • 9-6 • SUNDAY, APRIL 14 • 10-5

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Kimberly Stevens and her mother, Mobile Meals Executive Director Maureen Stevens, welcome everyone to its annual Chili Cookoff.

Hall of Fame Southview Social Studies teacher Sarah Badiiuk is named the 2018 Teacher of the Year at the Sylvania Distinguished Hall of Fame dinner March 15.

Reading Takes You Places

‘King Duncan,’ (Principal Andrew Duncan, reads ‘King Bidgood's in the Bathtub’ by Audrey Wood to the Whiteford Elementary students.

INDEX

Happenings Congratulations Expo Main Street Business Food Schools The Stars Speak Sylvania Then and Now Lives Celebrated Real Estate Services

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Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter Center 7060 West Sylvania Ave., Sylvania

See our ad on p 16B for more info & a coupon!

Ongoing

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

Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the third Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 pm at Aspen Grove, 7515 Secor Rd., Lambertville, Mich. Call 800-272-3900 or mready@alz.org.

Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer aquatic exercise for survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm.

Free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo.

Aromatherapy Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1-2 pm at The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B. 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.

Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 am-1 pm. Call 419-865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com.

Cancer Support Group A cancer support group meets the second Monday of each month, 6:30 pm, at Mercy Health, St. Anne Hospital, second floor Cancer Library. Open to patients, family and caregivers. Call Marilyn at 419-865-0659 or Laura at 419-754-1277 for more information.

Diabetes Education Support Group Monthly support group for people living with Type 2 diabetes meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm at the ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center, Conference Room A, 2100 W. Central Ave., free and open to the public.

Call 419-291-6767 or contact sarah.cordrey@promedica.org.

Double ARC Online Parent Support Group A free support group for parents and guardians of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders facilitated by FASD specialists meets the second Tuesday from 78 pm at the Double ARC building, 5800 Monroe St., Bldg. F-5.

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

God Works!

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

Healing Service The Victory Center invites all 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 Healing 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. Check out facebook.com/ Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo First and third Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45 to11:15 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 Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org.

Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 pm the second Tuesday of each month. Park in the back. Call 419885-4421.

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.

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Please include a phone number in case more information is needed.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Rd. Meetings are held Mondays from 9Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm the Advent Lutheran Center, 6735 W. Call 419-478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for Sylvania Ave. at 7 pm Email Mark Hill at information. TOPS is not church affiliated.

MHill@lssnwo.org or call Nancy Yunker at Toledo Area Genealogy Society 419-517-7553 for more information.

Taizé Service Meets from 7-9 pm the second Monday of the month September through June at Sylvania A Taizé Service is held monthly on the third United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit Thursday at 7 pm in SUCC’s Christ’s Chapel, tagstoledo.org for info.

7240 Erie St. 419-882-0048.

Toledo Country Live Band T.amE. Meeting Toledo Country Live Band is in concert the The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meet the first and third Saturday, 6 pm at the Church first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 pm in of St. Andrew United Methodist, 3620 the Sylvania Heritage Museum Carriage Heatherdowns Blvd. Light refreshments. Free.

House, 5717 Main St. 734-847-6366.

Information 419-262-4453.

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

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 pm. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for ages 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/person; reserve by 2 pm the Friday before Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session; Open Gym: open when classes are not in session; Quilting & Sewing: Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly; Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly; Woodcarvers: Tue, 3-6 weekly March - Dec. Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 04/03 Pinochle: 12:30-3:30, weekly monthly Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu for details 419-460-1734 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Duplicate Bridge: Tue, Thu, 1-4, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * weekly Hatha Yoga: afternoon practice, Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 1-3, monthly 04/04 Here’s to Your Health!

Current Events: 2nd & 4th Tue, Fair: 10-1 2-4, monthly Rug Hooking: 1st & 3rd Thur., Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: 9:30-11:30, monthly Tue 3-4, weekly, * Strength Training: Mon & Thu Silver Scholars: 5:30-6:30, call 10-11, weekly, * for details Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu Hatha Yoga evening practice: 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 6-7 pm * 04/05 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy 04/10 Knitting/Crocheting, Wed 9-11, for details 419-460-1734 Fri 2-4, weekly AARP Smart Driver: preJazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy registration required, for details 419-460-1734 419-885- 3913 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Retirement Specialist: 2nd Wed, Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly by appt., monthly Line Dancing: Fri 2:30-4, weekly Hatha Yoga: afternoon practice, 04/08 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * for details 419-460-1734 Computer Club: 2nd Wed., Strength Training: Mon & Thu 3:30-4:30, monthly 10-11, weekly, * 04/11 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu for details 419-460-1734 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Strength Training: Mon & Thu Unique Health Care Solutions BP 10-11, weekly, * Clinic: 11:30-12:30 Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu Woodcarving Class: Mon Wed 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 1-2:30, weekly, ltd. occupancy Memory Chat: 2nd Thu, by Cardio Drumming: 2nd Monday, appt., memory care professional, 2-3, monthly, call for details monthly 04/09 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy Party Bridge: Thursday 1-3:30, for details 419-460-1734 weekly Franciscan Care Ctr. BP/BS 04/12 Estate Planning Review: 2nd Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Friday, monthly, call for appt.

Art Studio Group: Tuesday 9-11, Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri weekly, * 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Legal Outreach: by appt., Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly *Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913

Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center.

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

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•Through April 28

Native American Art in Focus TMa Gallery 29A A collection of Native American works of art, both historical and contemporary.

Expanded Views: Native American Art in Focus features the new acquisitions in this area and presents a large-scale work by artist James Lavadour.

•Through May 5

Different Trains TMA, Canaday Gallery Different Trains features a 1988 musical composition by American minimalist composer Steve Reich..

•Through May 12

Katherine Gray in the Hotshop Toledo Museum of Art Gallery 18 In this solo exhibition of her work, Katherine Gray presents glassmaking as something that is experiential rather than strictly visual.

•Through May 20

Zumba, 6 pm Olander Nederhouser A perfect way to have fun and get fit. Adults can take one class or sign up for full season with instructors Georgette Cardone and Sherry Nolan $5 per class for residents; $6 for non residents.

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•April 3

Owls, 3:30-4:30 pm Sylvania Library Owls can see in near total darkness, have great hearing, and fly silently enough to sneak up on a mouse. Teens, •Second annual BCAN Showcase, 7-9 pm Franciscan Center Live and interactive art, local artist exhibition and performances by the Lourdes University Chorus, Toledo School for the Arts, iDance, and Maumee Valley Country Day School.

•April 4

Code-A-Pillar, 3:30 pm Sylvania Branch Library Around the box and across the finish line!

Kids ages 4 – 6 will determine where the Code-a-pillar goes as they’re introduced to coding by sequencing a Code-a-pillar to move around the room.

•April 4, 11, 18, 25

Sylvania Teen Gamers Guild, 3-5 pm Sylvania Library Play the hottest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Fortnite, Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, Super Mario Party, and many more. Teen Gamers Guild meets every Thursday in the Teen Area.

•April 5

•Movie Night, 6 pm Christ Presbyterian Church 4225W. Sylvania Ave. Family friendly movie TBA. All welcomed.

Light concessions available.

•Make and Take Cards, 1-3 pm Sisters of St. Francis 6832 Convent Blvd.

419-824-3749 Sister Roselynn leads the class. $10.

Locations Franciscan Center, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, 419-824-3707 Olander Park (Nederhouser and Gorman), 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. To register, 419-8828313, ext. 1013 or programs@olanderpark.com olanderpark.com Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central, Berkey metroparkstoledo.com Sylvania Libraries 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-2089 3900 King Rd., King Branch 419-259-5380 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo toledomuseum.org Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo toledozoo.org Valentine Theatre 410 Adams St., Toledo valentinetheatre.com Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Manor House) 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo metroparkstoledo.com

•Wishah Popular Dance Troupe, 7 pm Franciscan Center Palestinian dancers perform “Freedom of Horses.” Tickets at splashthat.com.

•Tea at Stranleigh, 11:30 am-2:30 pm Wildwood Preserve, Manor House 419-470-9790 Celebrate spring by sipping tea and sampling sandwiches and desserts..

Reservations are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and walk-in guest are from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.. $10.

•April 6

Sylvania Spring Expo, 9 am-3 pm Tam-O-Shanter 7060 Sylvania Ave. Over 170 vendors, displays, giveaways and food. Open to the public.

•Human Trafficking Awareness 9 am-3:30 pm Franciscan Center 419-824-3861 Speakers address the problem of trafficking.

Open to the public. $10. Email bvano@lourdes.edu.

•Euchre Club, 10 am-Noon Sylvania Library Adults: join us the first Saturday of every month for Euchre, coffee, and competition!

•Money Smart: Preparing to Invest in Stocks, 10:30 am-Noon King Road Library Learn how you can make your money work harder for you.

•Oak Grove open house, 11 am-1 pm Wildwood Preserve A school day in 1893. Take a step back in time and discover how natural resources were used in the classroom of the past..

Free. Reservations, Code 201102602

•April 6, 13

Yoga with Yogaja, 8-9 am Sylvania Library Adults jump start your weekend with FREE yoga classes with Yogaja Yoga.. All experience levels welcome.

•April 8

Sylvania Township brush pickup The start date for a final collection of brush and leaves throughout the township. Brush must be bundled in 4 feet bunches.

•Health screening American Legion 468 5580 Centennial Road 877-237-1287 Several health screenings offered by Life Line screening. Packages start at $149. Visit lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration required.

•Sylvania Book Club, 7-8 pm Sylvania Library Adults have an enjoyable time reading and discussing books.

•April 8, 9, 10

Crafting with Recyclables, 3:30-5:30 pm Sylvania Library Using your creativity, we celebrate National Library Week with fun activities by recycling all kinds of objects. A great way to keep materials out of the landfill and craft too.

•April 8, 15, 22, 29

Poetry Speaks, 6:30-8:30 pm King Road Library Jim Ferris, Lucas County poet laureate, will leadi the series. Experienced writers and novices alike are invited to participate in a Spring Writing Workshop.

•April 9

Climate Change, 7 pm Olander Nederhouser Bob Clark-Phelps, a process development manager at First Solar, and active member of Citizens Climate Lobby will review the causes of climate change and explore a few consequences of climate change locally and globally.

•TED talk, Noon ‘The Surprising Solution to Ocean Plastic.’

Franciscan Center Free. Attendees can bring their own lunch.

For more, contact Laura Megeath at 419-8243707 or email lifelong@lourdes.edu.

•Introducing Libby, 3-4 pm King Road Library Libby is the new app from OverDrive for reading and listening to digital titles. Learn how to use this free digital service in this onehour presentation.

•April 10

LEGO Freeplay, 3:30-4:30 pm Sylvania Library Kids ages 5 -10 practice your engineering skills and put your creativity to work in this fun building program featuring LEGOs and K'Nex. •BGSU Concert Series, 7 pm Wildwood Preserve, Manor House Enjoy beautiful harmonies in a stately setting.

No reservations required. Free. Reservations, Code 202203602

•April 11

Mercy Health Talks, 2-3 pm King Road Library An informative presentation for adults •Minecraft Meetup, 3:45-4:45 pm King Road Library Join other Minecrafters at the Library to explore, build, battle, collaborate, and survive in exciting virtual worlds.

•Photography Basics, 5 pm Toledo Botanical Garden 5403 Elmer Drive Explore camera settings, composition, and focus in the classroom before heading out onto the trails to practice your new skills. . $5. Ages 8 and up. Reservations, code 206603603.

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•April 12

Make and Take a Wire, Wrap Bracelet, 1-3 p.m.

Sisters of St. Francis 6832 Convent Blvd.

419-824-3749 Class for making a bracelet.

•Smart Cars, Smarter Transportation, 10 am Franciscan Center 419-824-3707 Presented by Dr. Eddie Y. Chou, a 30-year transportation-engineering researcher.

Refreshments at 9:15 am.

•Mindful Movement Kids, 10-10:45 am Sylvania Library Geared towards young children, ages )-5, this special time provides space for movements, games and stories.

•April 13

Spring rummage sale, 8 am-2 pm Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St. •SV Spring Garage Sale, 8 am-2 pm Southview High School 7225 Sylvania Ave. Donations accepted April 5-6, 11 am-2 pm •Annual Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 am-noon Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St. Easter egg hunt, dyeing, crafts and games.

Open to the public.

•April 14

Palm Sunday Concert, 7 pm Collingwood Presbyterian Church 2108 Collingwood Toledo Choral Society presents ‘A Journey for Sacrifice to Victory.’

•Pete Seeger 100th Birthday Songfest, 1 pm

Maumee Valley UU Congregation 20189 N. Dixie Hwy., BG Singer, songwriter Jim Scott celebrates the music of his firend. $10-$20 suggested.

•April 15

Medicine Cabinet Makeover, 7 pm Angela’s Angels 5774 N. Main St. 419-824-4079 ‘Give Your Medicine Cabinet a Makeover’(or how to live naturally) is the focus of the doTerra Essential Oil class with Wellness Advocate Carolyn Hapka. Fee $20.

•Environment and Culture: Insights from Wind River Shoshone, 7 pm Franciscan Center 419-824-3707 A Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Adam Hodge, author and associate professor of History at Lourdes University.

Music and Movement Playdate, 10:30-11:30 pm King Road Library A playdate complete with dance, music, and stories! This mixed-ability playtime, for children ages 2-5, is offered in partnership with Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

•April 16

Six Things You Should Know about Italian Wine, 7:30 pm Franciscan Center 419-824-3707 Discuss of the essential parts of what makes these wines stand out. $25 for members; $37 for nonmembers.

•S.A.V.E. lecture 7:30 pm Franciscan Center Hal Mann, president of the Oak Openings Chapter of Wild Ones, is the guest speaker for the evening. Free and open to the public. Call Sr. Rosine Sobczak at 419-824-3691.

Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St. • Sylvania L en t e n C a n t a ta “W hat L o ve is T his ”

pr e se nt e d b y Olivet Ch oir Sunday April 7 9 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

A n nu al E a st e r E gg s- tr a v a ga nz a Saturday April 13 10 a.m. - Noon - CLC Games, Lenten/Easter crafts, face painting, snacks & dyeing Easter eggs. Egg hunts will begin at 11 a.m.

Holy Week April 14 Palm Sunday

April 18 Maundy Thursday - 6:45 pm April 19 Good Friday - 6:45 pm April 20 Easter Vigil - 6:45 pm April 21 EASTER SUNDAY Traditional: 9 & 11 Sanctuary Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Christian Life Center

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Sylvania Branch Library Reoccuring Events 6749 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio

Days Mondays

Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

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

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

King Road Branch Library Reoccuring Events 3900 King Road, Sylvania, Ohio

Days Mondays Tuesdays

Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

Program Family Storytime Babytime Toddler Storytime Code IT Jr. Homeschool Hour Let’s Talk!

Storytime Playdate Code IT Club Sit, Stay, Read Minecraft Meetup

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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

Sylvania Spring Expo and Market

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he Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 17th Annual Sylvania Spring Expo and Market on April 6 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave. The free family event, presented by Dave White Chevrolet, will feature over 170 area businesses and restaurants. Back by popular demand will be craft vendors and a farmers market, which made their debut at the 2018 expo. The event will also feature live demonstrations and entertainment throughout the day from local dance, theatre and karate groups along with businesses conducting “Do It Yourself ” workshops.

New features include the Mascot Zone with Paw Patrol, Buzz & Woody, Minions and more; the AAA Safety Zone with local police cars and fire trucks; and a high-tech simulator Jeep will be on site for eventgoers to get in and experience the dangers of intoxicated and impaired driving in a controlled environment.

For guests who need a brief rest while perusing the vendor booths, the event will provide a “Terrace at the Tam-O” sitting area. “We understand the event is a large space to walk through and are excited to provide a comfortable seating area in partnership with Walker Funeral Home,” said Michelle Sprott, executive director of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to participate to win a 55” flat screen TV courtesy of Durocher’s Sylvania by visiting our booths and completing a raffle-style card.

Jan Tidd of Arrow Print and Copy has help from her grandson Parker Holland at her booth.

The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce produces the Sylvania Spring Expo and Market with support from local businesses. Sponsors include Dave White Chevrolet, Flower Hospital, AAA, Lucas County Traffic Safety, Toledo Memorial Park, Equipt Graphics, Over the Rainbow, Walker Funeral Home, Chandler Café, A&J Landscape, VZN Group, the City of Sylvania and Paramount. Media partners include 13abc, iHeartMedia and the Sylvania AdVantage.

This event is highlighted on the Guy in the 419 Live Show, available on Facebook or by visiting guyinthe419.com.

Plans are underway for TOPS 29th annual Kids Trout Derby The 29th annual Kids Trout Derby, sponsored by Jann’s Netcraft, will be held at Olander Park on Saturday, April 27, with registration beginning at 8:30 am and continuing through noon. The derby runs from 9 am to 1 pm on Lake Olander. A casting competition, with a winner in each age division, is a new event for this year.

The Kids Trout Derby introduces youngsters to the fun and sportsmanship of fishing. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources stocks Lake Olander with over 2,000 trout. Children ages 15 and under (with their adult guardians) are invited to Olander Park to try and catch a fish of their

Lathrop House to Open for Season

own. Participants need to bring their own pole but bait and tackle will be available for purchase at the Bait and Boat Shop.

Each child receives a door prize and is eligible for a free raffle of prizes donated by area businesses.

Pre-register by April 7 to guarantee a t-shirt and a door prize. Register online at olander.recdesk.com or by phone at 419-882-8313, ext. 1004. This is a free event however, there is a $5 parking fee for nonresidents.

There is a limited number of t-shirts and door prizes available for those who register the day of the event.

Party With A Purpose Planned

The Lathrop House will open for the season on Sunday, April 7. The historic home will be open from 1-4 pm every Sunday through Nov. 17 except for Easter Sunday, April 21 and May 19.

Sr. Gretchen’s Easter Bake Sale planned

The Toledo Zoo opens ticket sales for PNC ZOOtoDo, its largest annual fundraiser to be held on June 21. L-R: Jeremy Zeisloft, chairman of the event’s corporate sponsorship committee; Gus Mancy, partner with the Mancy Restaurant Group; and Bill McDonnell, regional president of PNC Bank, help kick off the event at Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian on March 14.

–by Jennifer Ruple

Sister Gretchen’s Kitchen presents the Easter Bake sale, which will be held on Friday April 12, from 9:30 am to 6 pm in the Regina Conference Room, 6832 Convent Blvd. on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis.

Freshly baked Polish coffee cakes, mini breads, assorted cookies, brownies, decorated Easter cut-outs, assorted Easter candies and basket fillers are among the items offered. In addition, there will be butter lambs and crosses made with love by the Sisters of St. Francis that will be available for sale.

Sister Gretchen’s Kitchen is a sweet ministry of the Sylvania Franciscans that helps fund raise for the Sisters while sharing

beloved Catholic traditions with the community.

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Medicine Cabinet Makeover planned class Learn how to use 100 percent certified pure therapeutic-grade essential oils for relieving stress and anxiety, occasional aches and pains, digestion issues, strengthening the immune system, removing impurities from the air and much more. This will be the focus of the doTerra Oil class with Wellness Advocate Carolyn Hapka being held at Angela’s Angels, 5774 N. Main St. on April 15 at 7 pm.

“We will learn about these fast acting, highly effective, inexpensive, natural medicines that you can use at home,” instructor Hapka said. “I went from being sick, broke, stressed and barely surviving to fully thriving and now I have a passion for helping people make life and health changing improvements naturally.”

The cost is $20.

To register call 419-824-4079.

“A warm, uplifting and enlightening feast for the heart, mind and soul,” is how a NYC movie guru describes “Lives Well Lived: Celebrating the Secrets, Wit and Wisdom of Age,” which will be shown Tuesday, May 14 at the Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. Registration begins at 11 am with lunch served at 11:30 am; and the film at 12:15 pm followed by live Q & A with

filmmaker Sky Bergman.

The film features 40 people sharing their over 3,000 years of collective life experiences.

Lives Well Lived is presented by the Jewish Living Center and Sunset Communities.

Tickets are $10. For information and to register, call Jewish Living Center 419-5312119, ext.2 or registrations@jewishtoledo.org

by April 29.

‘Lives Well Lived’ to be featured

April in Paris-burg to raise funds for orchestra

The second annual April in Paris-burg, a Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser, will be held at the Carranor Hunt and Polo Club, 502 E. Second St., Perrysburg, on Friday, April 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. The event features string and brass ensemble performances by PSO musicians and piano selections by Omaldo Perez, sumptuous grazing stations, a silent auction and cash bar. Call 419-902-0574 or visit perrysburgsymphony.org for reservations.

Side-by-Side Concert

The Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra will present the final concert of the season on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 pm. The concert is a side-by-side with the Perrysburg Junior High Strings. It will take place at the Perrysburg Junior High School. Music of Mozart and Tschaikowsky, including the Overture to the operas “Cosi fan Tutte” and “Marriage of Figaro,” and Tschaikowsky’s Symphony No. 5 will be featured.

Tickets are $12 adults, $10 for seniors, and free for students with ID. Available at the door.

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What’s Up at TOPS...

Please Pardon Our Mess: Path Construction Begins at Olander Park

BY ERIKA BURI

TOLEDO BALL LET PRESENTS

Spring has sprung (sort of) and the ground and temperatures are warm enough for construction to kick off on one of our biggest projects this year: the Olander Park Walking Path! Excavation for the trail has already begun and paving is set to start in mid to late April.

Once completed, the Olander Walking Path will provide a 10-foot wide asphalt path around Olander Lake. Intended to improve safety, the path will allow walkers, runners and other non-motorized park users to circumnavigate the park without the worry

of negative human-vehicle interactions.

Starting at the north end, heading down the west side of the park between the lake and the park road, the trail will then continue around the east side to connect up with the existing trail at the Nederhouser Community Hall parking lot. The deadline for completion of the project is May 23.

This project resulted from community input and was included in the TOPS Masterplan. To view the engineering plans for the path, visit the project management page of our website. Enjoy the new path at Olander Park during the Memorial Day weekend at the very latest.

Golden Gala to raise funds for MLK Kitchen

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hosting a Golden Gala event to celebrate 50 years of service to the community. The organization was established in 1969. The kitchen also provides over 150 hot meals daily.

Meals are also provided for school-aged children who are not served in the public school system during the summer months.

The black-tie optional Golden Gala will take place on April 13, at The Summit Event Center in downtown Toledo, at 6 pm. The evening will include musical entertainment provided by Carmen Miller and a silent and live auction.

Principal Willie Ward Sr. at the MLK Jr. Academy for Boys will be receiving the Golden Apple Award for his dedication to the Kitchen and the community it serves. Co-chairs for the event are Dana Devers and Debbie Katich.

Tickets are $100 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 419-241-2596.

Southview Mock Trial founder is Legacy Award recipient

The Sylvania Schools Foundation has a tradition of recognizing a person or organization that is a supporting partner in the academic achievements, activities and programs for the Sylvania Schools students and staff with the Legacy Award. The award is given at the annual Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame dinner March 15.

Denny Lyle is the 2019 Legacy Award recipient.

Well-known for his competitive personality, his devotion to the educational advancement of youth is less known. Lyle teaches students from all walks of life about the intricacies and nuances of trial practice. After nine years of successfully coaching UT and BGSU mock trial teams, including three top-five national finishes, in 1994, he started the Sylvania Southview Mock Trial program in hopes of one day coaching his own children.

In 1995, he started the Sylvania Southview Mock Trial program. Over the last 24 years, Southview has won seven state championships including 2018; four top ten finishes at the US National Mock Trial Championship and in 2013-2014 the team won the world championship.

Along with his wife, Vicki, they spend countless hours with the Mock Trial team members. Their philosophy for success lies in a simple creed: fear no one, respect everyone.

He has been the recipient of the state Coach of the Year award, Lucas County community service award, Sylvania Schools Educator of the year volunteer and in 2018 the Toledo Bar Association’s Community Service award.

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Broker Don Collins, left, and owner Mark Kidman, right, of the Allynn James Real Estate Group present one of their associates, Sylvania resident Ed Weaver, with a framed commendation from the National Association of Realtors. In addition, there was also a congratulatory letter from their company celebrating his 42 years in the business selling real estate and businesses. The presentation was held March 26 during a company sales meeting and lunch. He is one of the longest serving active Realtors working in and around the Sylvania area.

Young Golfer Heads to Augusta Beka Yang, a fifth grader at Highland Elementary, will be going to Augusta National in less than three weeks to compete in Drive Chip & Putt National Final. She’s currently top 10 in the nation for girls 1011 years old. The competition will be televised live on Sunday, April 7 on Golf Channel and NBC Sports. Her proud parents are inviting the community to watch and cheer her on.

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Cynthia Savickas has been installed as Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA Toledo-Sylvania Elks Lodge #53 for the 2019- 2020 lodge year. Her term begins on April 1. She will be responsible for lodge functions and community charitable service projects. She is a native resident of Sylvania and a graduate of Northview High School. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA spends more than $80,000,000 annually for benevolent and patriotic community programs.

Among the many activities members support and devote their time to are the Elks National Foundation scholarships for students, financial aid to local cerebral palsy support centers, support for military members and veterans, celebrate youth achievements in local school districts through their Youth Recognition Program and work with the local police and fire departments to assist with special equipment needs and community functions. The lodge is located at 3520 Holland-Sylvania Rd, between Sylvania and Central avenues.

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Did you know that nearly one out of three women of child-bearing age may be experiencing chronic or cyclic pelvic pain?

Often severe enough to cause them to miss work? Many times, the pain goes unreported and untreated. If you’re having PMS-like cramps or severe pelvic pain (even when you’re not PMS-ing) or have discomfort during sex and UTI-like symptoms, you’re not alone.

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Rebecca Joan Nemeth was born on March 21 to Joe and Rachel Nemeth of Springfield, Virginia. She weighed 9 pounds and 4 ounces as was 22 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Bill and Shannon Sanford of Sylvania and paternal grandparents are Joe and Carol Nemeth of Westhampton, New York.

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Michelle Sprott knew she wanted to be a part of Sylvania since she was a child growing up in Bedford, so living in Sylvania Township and working here now is a dream come true for her. “I feel so blessed to be able to help promote the city I have admired since childhood,” smiled Michelle. “It’s the people who make this town so wonderful. My family and I have truly found our home here.”

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After graduating from Bedford High School, Michelle attended the University of Toledo and graduated with a degree in communications with a focus on television. After UT, she worked at WNWO, Channel 24, for six years; then decided to move on to a position with the American Cancer Society. The 10 years of experience she gained there in fundraising, donor development and corporate relations were key to landing the Chamber position three years ago.

“I was ready for a new challenge,” said Michelle. “And, boy, did I get it!”

Michelle does have one big job as executive director of the Chamber. “I was brought on to fine-tune what was already working and bring in new, fresh ideas,” stated Michelle. “But, I have to say, I’ve also had so much fun since I’ve been here. All the people I work with make my job easy.” In addition to day-to-day duties, there are monthly Chamber luncheons, involvement in other organizations such as the Downtown Sylvania Association and Sylvania Rotary Club, interaction with businesses, government and the Chamber board, who oversees the work of the Chamber, managing the publishing of the Chamber Directory and Visitors’ Guide, along with plenty of planning and brainstorming. Michelle also serves on the boards of SCIC and SCAT.

Then there are the Chamber’s three big annual events—Sylvania Spring Expo, Pizza Palooza, and the Sylvania Fall Festival. The Chamber also chairs Miracle on Main for the holidays, working with DSA and Heritage Sylvania.

Pizza Palooza has become the premier summer event in northwest Ohio with attendance of 12-13,000 people over its 2-day run. And the last two years’ crowds for the Fall Festival have been the largest in its history. For 2019, Michelle is excited about “Completing the Street“—additional holiday lighting to be installed on the rest of Main Street between Monroe and Maplewood.

What’s next for Michelle? “My job is a dream come true,” she said. “I hope to be able to do my part to help Sylvania thrive and grow for a very long time.”

Sylvania Advantage, in cooperation with Creative Oxygen, is proud to honor Michelle Sprott and the energy and dynamic personality she brings to our community.

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Normally in this column, I answer questions we’ve received from members of the Sylvania community that might be relevant or helpful to others. I’m breaking format this month to invite you to two very special upcoming Library celebrations:

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Saturday, April 13 New Mott Branch Library 1010 Dorr Street Director Clyde Scoles meant so much to our community and we’ve received such a heartwarming response from so many people sharing memories. We are extending an invitation to all to join us at the new Mott Branch Library to celebrate Director Clyde Scoles. The celebration will begin at 10 am with a formal program to follow at 11 am. A light lunch will immediately follow the program.

This celebration is open to the public, but we ask all who plan to attend to RSVP by visiting toledolibrary.org/rememberingscoles or by calling 419-259-5196.

April Art Walk in the Red Bird Art District

Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walk Presents a special Library themed Art Walk!

On April 5, during the First Friday Art Walk visit your “Community Library” in downtown Sylvania.

This community is full of resources. Just as the Library staff refers customers to books on the shelf, eMedia, services and programs, we also connect you with experts in your community. Like books which come-to-life, they are full of valuable information and insights - and we want to celebrate them!

Circulate downtown Sylvania, reference our catalog of participating locations, and check out a short presentation by a variety of local experts. Feel free to browse the locations below and pop-in for a short tour or presentation.

Families are welcome to kick things off at 5 pm with a Spring Children’s Fashion Show at the Sylvania Branch Library presented by Bowinkles Boutique, hosted by Guy in the 419, and featuring local paparazzi Sharon Lange from the Sylvania Advantage. Then venture downtown and check out the experts.

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•Community Social Action Resources at Chandler Café, 5648 Main St. •Local Fishing at Wildwood Anglers, 5625 Main St. •What to Wear this Spring at Eden Fashion Boutique, 5641 Main St. •How to Display Original Prints at Hudson Gallery, 5645 Main St. •Award and Trophy Making at Gold Ribbon Trophies, 5651 Main St. •The Inside Scoop at Sylvania AdVantage 5657 Main St. #1 •Floral Design Tips and Demonstrations from Beautiful Blooms by Jen, 5675 Main St. •LU2 (Love You Too) at Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St. •Fun Art Activities at Art ElementZ, 5679 Main St. •Meet The Creative Block team, 5679 Main St., Ste. 203 •Chinese Tea Ceremonies at the Spacebar, 5687 Main St. •Sneaker Culture at Sunika Sneakers, 5689 Main St. •Brewing at Inside the Five , 5703 Main St. •Sylvania History at Heritage Sylvania’s Heritage Center Museum, 5723 Main St. •Candy History at The Village Candy Shoppe 5727 Main St. •Mixology at Element 112, 5735 Main St.

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Bonnie, Don and Kyle Brieschke work together on a daily basis.

For the past 36 years, a steady stream of people can be seen walking into Brieschke’s Bakery every Tuesday through Saturday with grins of anticipation and leaving with smiles of satisfaction.

“Customers are here to pick up something they want and are always happy about that,” noted Don Brieschke. He stays busy in the kitchen mixing dough or popping trays of cookies, pecan rolls, Danishes or another delights into the ovens to bake. He also is the chief doughnut cake maker, another of the family-owned Sylvania bakery’s signature and most popular offerings.

“In fact, on a regular week, we do about 25 to 30 doughnut cakes per week,” he reported.

“And around holidays, it gets really crazy,” Mrs. Brieschke added.

Those cakes get “dressed” by Mrs. Brieschke who spends most of her days adding the decorative frosting topping to those items. She also adds her artistic touches on the any number of traditional cakes cupcakes and cookies for all those special occasions or orders including weddings. Mrs. Brieschke uses photographs, drawings or whatever as the basis for her designs, which she replicates freehand with appropriately colored icing.

Recently, the Brieschke’s son, Kyle, has joined the team adding his touches to the family business. A graphic design major from Bowling Green State University, the younger Brieschke noted that although he grew up working in the bakery, he really had not planned on joining his mother and dad in the business. However, he is finding he is enjoying what he is doing. “On the worst day, we are surrounded by cookies and doughnuts. How bad could it be?” he pointed out. “It was delicious growing up here. And, when kids in school learned about the bakery, I made a lot of friends,” he chuckled.

“I also like working with my mom and dad,” he offered. He helps his dad with the mixing and baking of all of the showcase items and special orders. He also helps his mother decorating cakes and cookies. “I find decorating fun and challenging,” he reported.

Each of the Brieschkes find themselves waiting on customers as they come in to pick out a sweet roll, a cookie, a box of baked

goods or to pick up an order. The younger Brieschke can be seen from time to time, carrying large orders helping a customer to his or her vehicle. Depending on who is closest to the phone, each of the Brieschkes also all answer the calls and take orders. “I really like getting to know all of the customers and our community,” Kyle Brieschke added. “That is another fun part of the job!”

The Brieschkes attribute the success and longevity of their bakery business to hard work and dedication. “When your name is on the building, you do everything you can to make the business a success,” she reflected.

In the beginning, though, neither Don or Bonnie Brieschke ever thought their lives would be in a bakery filled with all sweet things. He took a job in the bakery at Churchills, then in Starlite Plaza, where he learned his baking skills. “This was just a job for me. I never thought it would be a career,” he said. An avid hunter and trap shooter, he was looking to be on a career path in some sort of an outdoor occupation.

Mrs. Brieschke also took a job at Churchills while attending The University of Toledo. She happened to end up in the bakery where she not only learned to decorate cakes but also to meet her future husband. “I hated art in school,” she laughed.

She was a psychology major and never considered the bakery business for her.

However, the two met, dated, were married and had their first son during the nine years they spent at Churchills.

“Somehow, we just kept doing what we had been doing,” she offered.

“We both worked very hard,” Mrs Brieschke remembered. “And, we thought that if we were going to work this hard, we should be doing it for our own business. I had my eye on this bakery and asked our sales rep to let us know if the Seitz family bakery in Sylvania would ever be for sale. He called to tell me that it was available just as I started on a maternity leave for our first son.

We bought the business and the rest is history. Each of our three boys came to work with us and were part of what we did.

Working together as a family is wonderful,” she emphasized.

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Sylvanian Inducted into Hall of Fame

Scott High School Hall of Fame 2019 Inductee James Scheib, 2018 Scott Hall of Fame Inductee Theresa M. Gabriel, Toledo Branch N.A.A.C.P. President Ray Woods and former mayor of Toledo Carty Finkbeiner gather at the celebration.

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MemoryLane Care Services has begun renovations on its offices to better meet the needs of families living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Representatives from the Yark family and MemoryLane Care Services kicked off the conference room renovations by initiating demolition last month at MemoryLane Care Services, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. After a six-month planning period, the organization initiated construction to build a room to offer caregiver programs, enhancements the environment of the adult day center program and to renovate office space.

Yark Automotive Group and Toyota are supporting these efforts, which directly help local families in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan who are living with this disease. Yark donated a portion of proceeds from every car sold throughout the month of December 2018 to MemoryLane Care Services. In addition, Toyota matched $10,000 of Yark’s donation to recognize its philanthropic work in the local community. Over $34,000 was raised to support these enhancements.

MemoryLane is a local nonprofit that provides services to those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia—and to their families. Services include an adult day center and short-term overnight respite care, along with education, information, advice, and support to individuals and families living with dementia.

“Yark Automotive Group is so grateful to the community for supporting our businesses,” said Emily Yark, the company’s Community

Relations Manager. “We truly believe in supporting our local community where we live and work. One way for us to give back is by supporting local charities who provide direct services in our community every day. We are delighted to be part of the space renovations at MemoryLane Care Services to help expand and enhance services to individuals impacted by this disease,” Yark added.

Michael M. Malone, board chair for MemoryLane Care Services, said, “We are truly grateful for the generous contribution from Yark Automotive Group. Yark’s continual support is integral to this construction project.

There is a growing need for services and supports for caregiving families and MemoryLane Care Services intends to offer relevant and much needed services in the local community. Enhancements to our adult day services program will provide for a comfortable and safe environment for individuals participating in our adult day services program.”

The addition of the conference room allows the organization to offer caregiver programs and other support services.

“Previously, we did not have a space to provide these programs and by hosting it right in our office space, we can also offer respite care while the caregiver attends the program.

And, we have several staff members who did not have adequate office space. These renovations will allow our staff to work in a professional, confidential environment and work with families,” he said.

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Whiskey & the Wolf offers good food and gracious experience

Brothers George and Tony Bardwell are happy to be working together under the gazes of photographs of many of their relatives who ‘welcome’ guests to the pub from their post above the back bar.

Brothers Tony and George Bardwell have recently opened Whiskey & the Wolf at 3515 Alexis Rd., in the space formerly occupied by the Elbo Room. The upscale pub was created with help from the Bardwells’ cousin, designer Corey Nicholas of Atlanta, who has worked in New York and Chicago.

“While we think we have a vibrant environment similar to those found in Chicago, New York or LA, which is great, food is our focus,” Tony Bardwell stated.

“Chef Alex Braden, who had been at Inverness Club, joined our team and has delivered an outstanding menu. The roast beef sandwich is the foundation of our offerings and our customers rave about the French Dip he prepares.”

According to the Bardwells, the chef makes everything from scratch including all of the dressings and sauces he uses. He even makes his own pickles, which are featured in many of the menu offerings.

“This is not your typical bar food and our menu items are truly unique,” the Bardwells agreed. “The inspiration came from the 70s steakhouses, which featured Steak Diane, steak au poivre and the like, which we’ve rolled into a sandwich.”

“We are both ultra critical of the quality of the food we offer. This love of good food probably originates from our Middle Eastern background, where we show our love for our family and friends by offering good, healthy food,” Tony Bardwell said.

“But most important for us is to create a gracious and memorable experience for our customers to enjoy each and every time they are here,” the Bardwells offered.

The brothers are no strangers to the hospitality industry. Tony Bardwell said he became enamored with restaurants as a young boy and has spent a decade or more managing large restaurants in Chicago and Los Angeles.

He also has an ownership position with pizza and doughnut shops in Chicago and serves as a restaurant consultant. Brother George Bardwell also grew up working in local restaurants and has also been involved as a manager and an owner in other retail endeavors.

The two said they have wanted to be in business together and had been looking for the right space for the past two years. “Every time I came home to Toledo, we would check out possible locations. We discovered that this space was available last August and we were able to start renovations soon after we signed the lease,” explained Tony Bardwell, who divides his time between Chicago and Toledo.

He said that Lance Vogelsong of Level Construction handled the renovations.

“Everything has been updated except for the bar, which is the original and adds so much to the overall look.”

Large framed photographs of Bardwell relatives sit atop the back bar welcoming guests. “The old Coca Cola clock keeping time on the wall was our grandfather’s that he used to have in his North Toledo store many years ago. We also have some really great metal ads from his store that we have hanging in the men’s bathroom,” George Bardwell said.

“Some people have wondered about the deer trophy on the wall and have asked why that and not a wolf? They don’t realize that it’s actually a wolf in deer’s clothing,” he chuckled.

“This is amazing space and is not too far from where we grew up,” the brothers noted.

“We know the area and it’s great to welcome old friends along with new to the Whiskey & the Wolf.”

The facility is open Monday from 3 to 10 pm; Tuesday through Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm; and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to midnight. There is a full menu and the kitchen is open through closing. Happy Hour is celebrated every day from 3 to 5 pm.

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Chamber members mingle at Waterford Bank

Tiffany Scott, left, Michelle Sprott, center, and Julia Vandergrift, right, of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce welcome Jan Tidd of Arrow Print and Copy, Marci Bennett of EdwardJones and Dee Szabo of Gluckle Nationwide Insurance to the Thursday mingle at Waterford Bank on March 21.

Brad Crown of RE/MAX Central talks with Carolyn Byersdorf of Decorating Den.

Laura Dosch of Waterford Bank, hostess for the event, enjoys a conversation with Stephanie Dennehy of Cutting Edge Theatre Company.

Emily Pierce and Ashley Damask of Charlie’s Ice Cream enjoy mingling with other chamber members at the event.

Affordable health screening coming to Sylvania

Residents living in and around Sylvania can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. American Legion 468, 5580 Centennial Rd., will host this community event on April 8. Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cholesterol levels; Diabetes risk; Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis; Kidney and thyroid function, and more.

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Dog the Competition gives new meaning to canine care

Alicia Yoxthimer and one of her clients, Finn.

When Alicia Yoxthimer found herself in the difficult situation of helping her husband recover from a near-death experience, she took no time at all to resign from her position, which she loved, to focus on his care.

As his recuperation progressed, Yoxthimer was able to assess her own situation and realized that she was ready for a new venture.

“I have been in banking for over 30 years and I was ready to take the opportunity to retire,” she reported.

Several years ago, Yoxthimer suffered an aneurysm while tending her garden. She credits her dog, Cricket, whose barking alerted her family to her condition and, she said, saved her life. After her hospitalization, she relates her full recovery to the love and care of her family and especially to the attention and comfort she received from Cricket who never left her side. “Cricket had always been special, but went over the top for me,” Yoxthimer stated. “My appreciation for Cricket continued to grow and as she grew older, I was most concerned about her well being whenever we left her for any

period of time.”

“For the past five years, after Cricket passed, I began taking care of dogs for people who chose to not kennel their pet or pets when they are going out of town. I realized how important it is to find a safe and loving environment for one’s pet,” she added.

“So, when I was considering what to do, I decided to actually turn my passion into a business. I love to help other people and I realized how much I love taking care of animals. Dogs are very important to me and I know from personal experience how valuable it is to have a safe, trustworthy place to take your dog when you are away,” she said. “And that is how Dog the Competition came to be.”

Yoxthimer accepts only one client at a time to ensure that she provides personalized service to each of her four legged charges. New clients are encouraged to spend a three-hour block of time with Yoxthimer in her home so she and the new dog or dogs can become acquainted and acclimated to each other.

“I get to know everything about each dog that I watch and keep his or her routine as close to normal as possible,” she said.

Depending on the dog, Yoxthimer spends time walking and playing with each animal in her care. She has a dog pool in her yard for those who like to swim or be in the water.

She also will take the dog in her charge to vet and or grooming appointments.

“I like to think I do whatever needs to be done,” she offered.

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Pasta for Pooches is Doggone Good

Benny Wilkerson with his service dog Quincy and daughter and ADAI Foster Training Coordinator Tina Calhoun. Calhoun started Pasta for Pooches seven years ago in order to ‘give back’ to the organization that helped her father achieve greater independence with Quincy.

The Ability Center's Board of Trustees President Colleen Mandell and her husband, Steve, enjoy their pasta.

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Laura Pelwecki, Adam Ignatowicz, Robin Agen Blausey, Scott Carman, and Bobbie Nunn serve up pasta for pooches to guests at the event held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Ottawa Lake, Mich.

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Harry is the lead chef as the Barlos family makes all the pasta sauce. —by Mary Helen Darah

Rink Goes Pink

L-R: Ian Edinger, Katie Musteric, Annie Bazzoli, Ellena Edinger and Janice Edinger enjoy a night of Walleye Hockey and supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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Elizabeth Brogan Tore, breast cancer survivor, and friend Teri Thomas enjoy a night of hockey and celebration that benefited Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio.

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Sylvania Uncorked Wraps Up

L-R: Sylvania Uncorked Chocolate & Wine Affair committee members David and Valarie Krueger, hosts Jim and Sue Scheib, Mary Kay and Jordan Urbanski, Barb and Michael Bonnar enjoy a private dinner celebration at the Scheib's Sylvania Township home celebrating a successful event hat raised more than $30,000 to benefit the many community programs and services available through Sylvania Area Family Services.

Back row L-R: Dr. Larry and Jill Johnson, (seated L-R) Jan Tidd and Candy Sturtz, committee members, enjoy an evening of food and fellowship celebrating the event t Not pictured are committee members Margaret Baehren, Liz Fuller, Lisa LaPoint, Val Morris, Claudia Newton, Cammie Turner, Pam Ulrich, and Marsha Vantress. —by Mary Helen Darah

Maple Sugar Fun

Matthew Staninos learns about how Native Americans collected maple sap to make syrup at the event that was enjoyed by over 200 visitors.

Logan Lozar learns about how Native Americans made clothing from Tammy Spillis of Napoleon, who is an expert in tanning, at the Maple Syrup Festival.

Callia Dudderar listens as Debbie Haubert, in 1700 period dress, from the Sandusky County Park District, explains how maple syrup was made by their ancestors.

Steven Bozarth gives Lukas Lepkowski pointers at the axthrowing exhibit at the Maple Syrup Festival. —by Mary Helen Darah

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Rooms in Bloom

BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Sylvania Area Family Services Community Meals 5440 Marshall Rd. Dinner: April 4, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Lunch: April 18, 11 am - noon Once a month Sylvania Area Family Services offers free meals provided by a community partner. Open to the public.

For more information, call 419-882-8415. sylvaniaareafamilyservices.org

Taking the “ic(k)” out of Organic Toledo GROWs 900 Oneida St., Toledo Saturday, April 6, 10 am - noon Learn the basics of growing food without chemicals in this adult workshop. $10 per person advance registration, $12 at the door. Visit toledogrows.org.

Toledo Area VegBash 2592 Parkway Place, Maumee Sunday, April 7, 10 am - 5 pm Hosted by Bleaf Natural and Poplettes.

Sample vegetarian, vegan and gluten free foods. For tickets, visit vegbash.com.

Bethany House 10th Annual Celebrity Wait Night Real Seafood and Zia’s The Docks, 20 Main St., Toledo Monday, April 8, 6 - 8 pm Tips collected will go to Bethany House, a transitional shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Bethany House

is sponsored by the Sylvania Franciscans.

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Entre Amigos Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center 1225 Broadway St., Toledo Friday, April 12, 6 - 9 pm The 12th annual Celebrity Waitstaff and Silent Auction event features traditional Latin cuisine, cash bar, entertainment, and an art exhibition. Funds benefit youth classes, community gardens and cooking classes. For tickets, visit squacc.org.

Toledo Farmers Winter Market 525 Market St., Toledo Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm The heat is on and the overhead doors are closed for indoor shopping through April.

Each week, the market offers local vegetables, homemade baked goods, specialty foods, coffee, wine, plants and handmade items such as candles, soaps, jewelry and pottery. facebook.com/toledofarmersmarket WINE TASTINGS Sofo’s Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. Wednesdays, 5 – 7 pm Weekly wine tasting and fabulous food by Chef Frankie. Prices vary depending on wines offered. shopsofos.com

Spring has arrived in northwest Ohio!

As the days become brighter and clothes get lighter, so should your décor. “It’s time to put the heavier fabrics and darker colors away and go for a cleaner and sleeker look,” said Jennie Lewis, owner of the home décor shop Found Our Haven in downtown Toledo. “Less is more, as my momma would always say,” she added. To help transition your home into the new season, Lewis shares her favorite decorating ideas to help you make your rooms bloom.

Fresh Flowers

Lighter Fabrics

“Nothing says spring better than fresh flowers, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Grab a bundle from your local grocery store for your coffee table, nightstand or kitchen counter,” Lewis suggested.

“Spring is the season to bring out the soft linen and cotton fabrics,” said Lewis. “Lighten up your throws, accent pillows, curtains and table linens. This will soften your rooms and give them a warm and inviting feel.”

Scented Candles

Green Plants and Branches

Lewis recommended adding a scented candle to bring coziness to your haven. “Lovely summer scented candles of wildflowers, lemons, herbs and fresh baked goods are always a welcome decorating staple.”

“Change the mood and boost the oxygen in your haven. Think about ferns, ivy, succulents, lavender, fresh herbs or clip some branches from your yard,” Lewis recommended. Not a green thumb? “There are many quality faux florals available these days.”

Gallery Walls

Fresh Fruit

“Create a gallery wall that makes you think of nature. Use pictures of flowers, birds or botanicals to bring the outdoors in,” Lewis suggested.

“Fill a beautiful white bowl with fruit for your kitchen. Think lemons, green apples or peaches. Their gorgeous hues just scream warm weather,” said Lewis.

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Wrap it up, the art of making burritos /8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper /2 teaspoon salt 4-ounces chopped roasted green chiles 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 /2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons water Four 10-inch flour tortillas 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese Diced tomatoes Shredded lettuce Sour cream 1

The Taco Burrito

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In a skillet over medium, heat oil. Add onion and sauté about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain.

Return mixture to pan and add spices and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir well and cook over medium for about 10 minutes.

Wrap tortillas in paper towels and microwave for 20 seconds.

Fill tortillas with layers of beef, cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes. Fold ends of tortillas in and roll up.

BY JENNIFER RUPLE In honor of National Burrito Day on April 4, let’s make burritos! The beloved hand-held food originates from Mexico and generally consists of meat and refried beans enveloped in a large flour tortilla.

Americanized versions Jennifer Ruple can include other fillings such as cheese, guacamole, rice, salsa, sour cream or vegetables. And then there’s the wet burrito, a burrito which is smothered in chile or enchilada sauce, requiring a fork to consume.

The beauty of making burritos is that you can use these traditional ingredients or experiment with your own combinations.

Here is a bit of inspiration from burrito expert Josh Alexander of Orlando, Florida, aka my little brother.

Alexander is known to family and friends as “the guy who can make anything into a burrito.” While not a trained chef, Alexander does love his burritos. “My family thinks I have a problem,” he laughed. His suggestions, “use The Green Chile Chicken Burrito

Wrap tortillas in paper towels and microwave for 20 seconds. Fill each tortilla with egg and potato mixture and 1/4 cup of cheese. Wrap burritos and serve.

The Green Chile Chicken Burrito

A true wet burrito. These rich and creamy burritos get an extra kick from smoky and mildly spicy green chile sauce. Serves 4.

3 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 4 ounces chopped roasted green chiles Salt and pepper to taste Four 10-inch flour tortillas Heat oven to 350 F. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray.

In a bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, green chiles and salt and pepper.

Add 1/4 of the mixture to each tortilla. Tuck ends in and roll up. Place burritos in pan, seam side down. Cover with green chile sauce.

any meat. Chili, Steak-umms, breakfast casserole, meatballs and sauce - pretty much anything I had the day before goes into a burrito for lunch,” he offered.

Alexander’s tortilla of choice is a low-carb wheat version. “You know what’s really good,” he asked. “Leftover grilled hamburger burritos. The trick is to make two extra hamburgers and cook them a little rarer so they aren’t as dry when you warm them up in the microwave the next day.”

Thanks for these creative ideas for burrito making, Josh. If you’re looking for more direction in the burrito-making process, here are three of my favorite go-to recipes for easyto-prepare weeknight or anytime meals.

The Taco Burrito

The name says it all. The mixture of spicy, seasoned ground beef, Mexican cheeses, tomatoes, shredded lettuce and sour cream is wrapped in a warm flour tortilla versus the crunchy taco shell. Set out bowls of salsa, guacamole and green onions for topping.

Serves 4.

1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground round

The Santa Fe Breakfast Burrito

The Santa Fe Breakfast Burrito Our version of the breakfast burrito my husband and I fell in love with at the Santa Fe Farmers Market in New Mexico. At the market, the insanely popular burritos are ladled with your choice of fresh green chile sauce or red chile sauce. We prefer green chile sauce, so I’ve included the recipe for it below.

Serves 6.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 12 ounces frozen potatoes, onions and peppers mixture such as Trader Joe’s brand, thawed Six 8-inch flour tortillas 6 eggs 1 /4 cup milk Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces chopped roasted green chiles 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Chopped cilantro Heat oven to 350 F. In a skillet over medium, heat oil. Add potato mixture and cook over until the potatoes begin to brown and the onions and peppers are soft. Reduce temperature to low.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, chiles, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into the potato mixture and cook over low heat, stirring with a spatula, until eggs are done.

Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, add 1/2 cup cheese and bake for 10 minutes more or until hot and bubbly.

Green Chile Sauce

A classic sauce of New Mexico, which is used for topping burritos or just about anything including eggs, burgers and pizza. /4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup onion, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or Masa 1 1/2 cups chopped roasted green chiles 1 /3 teaspoon ground coriander seed 1 1/2 cups chicken stock Salt 1

In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the flour. Add the green chiles and coriander and slowly stir in the chicken stock.

Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.

Season with salt to taste.

(Recipe adapted from “Celebrating the Foods of New Mexico,” from the Santa Fe School of Cooking)

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WOW Foundation hosts Rally for Reagan

Co-chair Paula Dusseau and Laura Dosch, Women Of Waterford Foundation founder and co-chairman of the event, right, present a check to keynote speaker Lisa McCrary-Tokes, mother of Reagan Tokes. The Rally for Reagan proceeds will benefit the Reagan Delaney Tokes Memorial Foundation to provide higher education scholarships.

Danyel Wigmans and her mother Carmen Wigmans, Cara Ano, Sierra Lester and Mackenzie Parker and Mackenzie Cupp are at the table sponsored by RevĂŠ Salon and Spa.

Tonya Rider is ready to share her wisdom with the sold-out crowd from serving 27 years in law enforcement.

Brian Becker and Cathy McGuire share a table at the WOW Foundation’s motivational evening.

Laura Glover and Cheryl Walter buy raffle tickets from Jim Heller, center, who doubled as the auctioneer for the evening.

Lexie Hartford and her mother Cindy Tealenjoy their evening together.

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Teacher of the Year named; four inducted into Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

Denny Lyle, 2019 Legacy Award winner, Sara Badiuk, 2018 Educator of the Year, Dr. Saumitra Thakur, Southview High School, Class of 2007, Matt Kripke Southview High School, Class of 1986, Eric Kripke, Southview High School, Class of 1992, and Tom R. Helberg, Northview High School, Class of 1977.

The 28th Annual Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame hosted by the Sylvania Schools Foundation was held at Highland Meadows Golf Club on March 15. In attendance were teachers, retired teachers, administrators, former Hall of Fame recipients, community members, the honorees and their family and guests.

The four alumni toured their alma maters and spoke to several classrooms the morning before the banquet. A luncheon was held in their honor at the Maplewood Elementary Media Center.

The evening at Highland Meadows started with a reception at 6 pm followed by dinner and awards at 7 pm. The inducted alumni are

leaders in their fields and have made great impacts in their communities. They accepted their induction by sharing memories of Sylvania Schools and recalling the teachers who made an impact on their lives.

Along with the inducted alumni, the foundation recognized Sara Badiuk, the 2018 Educator of the Year, who shared her perspective as a teacher. Denny Lyle was the Legacy Award winner.

Hall of Fame inductees included Tom R. Helberg, Northview High School, Class of 1977, Matt Kripke Southview High School, Class of 1986, Eric Kripke, Southview High School, Class of 1992 and Dr. Saumitra Thakur, Southview High School, Class of 2007.

The student winners for the Kathleen A Babiak Award for Volunteerism were Jeremy Davis, Southview, and Amar Ifetiha, Northview.

Chrys Peterson served as emcee and Nadia Swade was the 2019 chairperson for the event. She is a retired teacher from Sylvania Schools and longtime board member on the Foundation.

The Southview string quartet played during the reception and kindergarten through 12th grade artwork from the Superintendent’s Art Show was on display.

The Sylvania Schools Foundation accepts nominations throughout the year. Forms can be found on the Sylvania Schools website.

Lyle has been an attorney in the Toledo community for over 30 years, now serving as a Lucas County assistant prosecutor. Along with his wife, Vicki, they have spent hours training students’ minds, developing their speaking skills and, most importantly, helping students to believe in themselves.

The Lyles have lived in the Sylvania community for over 30 years. They have two children and a grandson.

Lyle has also found time to coach his daughter’s recreational soccer, his son’s travel soccer and CYO basketball teams, and

served as a board member of the Pacesetter Soccer Club and the Arthritis Foundation.

In addition, he has taught at Lourdes University and The University of Toledo.

Mock Trial founder is Legacy Award recipient

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Ed. Note: The Southview Mock Trial team once again qualified to attend the National Competition this spring. Donations to help defray the costs for this trip would be gratefully appreciated.

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Super Art Show Held at Highland Meadows

The 18th annual Superintendent's Art Show on March 14 features artwork from over 120 kindergarten through 12th grade students from all 12 school buildings. Participating students receive certicates. The display was the backdrop for the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame event the next day.

Whiteford Readers Travel to the UK

Whiteford reading teachers Deb Mathiot and Melissa Schimmoeller host 300 Whiteford students who earned a ‘trip’ to the United Kingdom March 20.

Students listen to retired firefighter Dave Meegan plays the bagpipes, learn about Irish culture, dance an Irish jig and attend a tea party with Principal ‘King’ Andrew Duncan. They also learn about the UK government, the Royal Family, the Crown Jewels and made a crown to wear. Providing items were Burger King for the crowns, Gordon Foods, Children's Theater Workshop, Don Wachowiak, Northview Theatre director for the throne, Michelle Jacobs and Jenn Begeman for decorations, photographer Inga Holton and Nacema Elorra, Jenn Begema and Diane Lehman who prepared food.

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Sylvan Holds Career Day

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Juli Lange of Northwest Ohio Computer Association instructs third-grade student Kiara Knight about Flipgrid, a leading video discussion platform for students as Eva Shryock looks on during Sylvan’s Career Day March 19.

Girl Scouts Earn ‘My Best Self’ Badges

On March 23, about 50 second- and third-grade girls from Highland Elementary participated in the ‘My Best Self’ badge day presented by the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio and supported by Medical Mutual. The girls earned their badge by participating in four different sessions led by Medical Mutual volunteers at the company headquarters on Sylvania Avenue.

SV Musician

Junior Kenna Edwards plays the clarinet in Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and Pit Orchestra.

She is a two-year marching band squad leader, three-year Symphonic Band Section Leader, two-year member of the BGSU High School Honor Band, and was 2nd Principal in the Ohio Ambassadors of Music. She has earned two Superior ratings on her Class B Clarinet Solos, coached a handful of clarinet small ensembles, led sectionals, and toured Europe with the Ambassadors. Outside of music, she races casually in sports cars, is a speech and debate competitor, works as a Lifeguard, and loves volunteering. After high school, she plans to study computer science and minor in music at a Big Ten school.

Thomas Peacock plays viola in the Chamber Orchestra, tuba in the band, sings in the A Capella Chorale, and is a member of North Covers. He has represented Northview at OMEA Regional and District Orchestra, and is a member of the Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Thomas has been a member of the Pit Orchestra, and performs regularly at Solo and Ensemble.

After graduation he plans to study engineering at The University of Toledo. Thomas is the son of Stacey Peacock.

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Student Art on display at Historic Museum

Benjamin Good looks over some of the books with his dad Toby on display during the Highland School Open House at the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum.

Highland art teacher Liz Schooner talks with her student Brooklyn Caruso and her mother Amber.

Allen Agin looks for the art work of Highland student Jeremiah Smith on the mantle of the fireplace in the Heritage Center

Sophia, Alex and Riley Witam check out the fun art work in the dining room.

Mina Good shows her Egyptian sarcophagus to her friend Mallory Wholehan.

Highland art student Claire Hunter points out some of the artwork on display on the mantle to Craig Rush.

St. Ursula names honored students

Highland first grade student Isaac Murray accompanies his third grade brother Max to see his artwork on display

St. Ursula Academy announces its winter season Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) and Ohio Association of Secondary Schools Administrators (OASSA) awards earned by Sylvania residents. Swimmers honored include: Audrey Cesar: TRAC Swimmer of the Year, First Team, and AllAcademic; Kelly Metzger: First Team and AllAcademic; Lexi Gilley: First Team. For diving, Kate McCune was named All-Academic. In gymnastics, Mackenzie Kauffman was First Team and All-Academic. Kennedy Warnecke was All-Academic for basketball.

For the state championship in jazz and pom dance recognized were Rae Glover, Tori Hicks, Molly Kalucki, Jessie O’Loughlin, Serena O’Loughlin and Lauren Wainz.

The 2019 Division I Girls Basketball AllOhio local recipients were named including First team: Jala Johnson, Toledo Notre Dame, 5-8, sr., 16.2; Second Team: Lauren Perry, Sylvania

Southview, 5-6, jr., 13.1 and Grace VanSlooten, Toledo Notre Dame, 6-2, fr., 12.2; Honorable Mention: Kacee Baumhower, Sylvania Northview and Halle Barnett, Sylvania Southview.

Local athletes named to state team

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Take a Sister to Lunch Celebrated

Lourdes Vice President of Academic Affairs Terry Keller talks with Sister Shannon Scheen before he welcomes the Sisters and their student hosts to Take A Sister to Lunch.

Sister Pat Gardner, Sister Ann Carmen Barone and Danny Bichsel enjoy the company and the lunch.

Olawoic Ogunsanga takes Sister Mary Jon Wagner to lunch on March 18 in celebration of National Catholic Sisters Week.

Alex Burton and Mark Christensen enjoy lunch with Sister Austin Oniko, Sister Rachel Nijakowski and Sister Rosalma Kmiec.

St. Patrick’s Bake Sale Held

Event volunteers spend many hours preparing baked goods for Sister Gretchen’s bake sale. From left: Laurie McLean, Sue Cutshall, Bridget Holmes and Karen Charles.

Sister Gretchen Faerber talks with Darlene Boros about Irish soda bread at Sister Gretchen’s St. Patrick’s Day Bake Sale March 15.

Sue and Fred Crescitelli purchase baked goods at Sister Gretchen’s event held on the Sylvania Franciscan campus.

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Microsoft Office Suite 365 versus 2019 and Google Docs

Things just keep on changing for the better (they say). No longer do you purchase a set of CDs with the Office Suite Janis Weber program on it. There are no versions offered in a retail store any longer.

It is all downloaded from the Microsoft Office website. I suggest you take a peek at Office.com. There you will see the various options for the software. On the far-right side of the pricing page is Office 2019. This is a onetime purchase of $149.99. It is a stand-alone version of Office which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint only. If you want the newest version in a couple of years you will have to download it again and pay again, hopefully at the same price. If this is all you need, then by all means buy this. Your one PC should be happy for a few years.

If you want the newest and greatest every year then you should download one of the rental versions which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint plus Outlook, Access and Publisher. If you choose to rent your personal license, then you can have it on one PC for $69.99, which includes 1 terabyte of online storage with One Drive for free. If you have two computers, then you need two licenses at a total cost of $140. Let’s do the math. You have two or more computers and you can spend the $140, or you can spend $99.95 for six licenses.

You just save $40 over buying the two licenses.

The next option is to rent the Office Home identical version for $99.99 a year. Each computer gets the entire package of software plus one terabyte of One Drive storage. Nice.

Here is the next math question. If you sell off any remaining licenses in the six-pack to friends or relatives or co-workers, then the rental price per PC is only $17 per computer.

You use as many licenses as you need and offer to share the others for $17-$25 to reimburse yourself for your investment. I assume this is legal because they give you instructions on how to share the software. I see it as six people (computers) getting a good deal. The only problem is chasing the money every year when the $100 renewal hits your credit card. You may really love your kids, but will they actually pay you anything? Totally up to you. That’s what parents and grandparent are for. It is a write off for your company if you install it for a small number of employees. If you opt for the Home and Student at $150, there is not free storage on One Drive.

Google online docs are free. They offer documents, presentations and sheets, which represent almost the equivalent to Microsoft products. I will have a class in both at the Sylvania Senior Center coming up soon. FYI, Toledo Public Schools have all converted to Google Docs. Not all the bells and whistles, but enough for most of us.

Oh my, these decisions are becoming as cumbersome as all those passwords. Please purchase a small notebook to store your passwords in. Remember the address books (A-Z)? Alphabetize your websites then add the user names and passwords, appropriately in pencil only. You have a one stop reference. You can also type them into a spreadsheet, but for

heaven’s sake do not save this on your hard drive. Put it only on a flash drive and unplug it when you are not updating it. The invasion crew cannot access the flash drive, especially when it is not plugged in. Imagine someone getting access to this list of user names and passwords. You may think you are protected, but do you want to find out the hard way that you may not be?

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I invite you to join my class at the Sylvania Senior Center, 419-885-3913, Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23 (1-2:30), for an indepth look into Facebook. We will cover all the preferences and options and get a real feel for your participation in this social network. We all use it for different reasons. Let’s talk about yours.

Public Computer Classes

I will be teaching classes at the Sylvania Senior Center in 2019 (419-885-3913). These classes are non-credit and all are priced reasonably. Look for Word, Google Docs, iPad / iPhone, basic skills and Facebook. Check them out. The Senior Center newsletter is posted online with their current class schedule.

If you have an idea for a class, let me know.

(scsonline.org/seniorcenter/educationalprograms) If you prefer personal tutoring; that is my specialty. It’s just you and me. (419-3189112)

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I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including repairs, upgrades and general software or hardware issues. I can be your resident “Geek.”

I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge with years of experience. Send me a text or call at 419-318-9112. Don’t forget to sign up for my free newsletter at OhComputerTraining.com. Subscribers will get a copy of this article plus added hints, tips and trusted/valuable web-links.

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Human Trafficking Awareness at Lourdes L.I.N.K. (Linking Interest, Need & Knowledge) and the STOP (Stop Trafficking of Persons) committee are presenting the S.O.A.P (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) project on Saturday, April 6, in the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., 9 am to 3:30 pm.

Speakers for the event include Mona AlHayani, Director of Human Trafficking and Social Justice Issues for the Toledo Federation of Teachers and Detective Jeremie Barclay, of the Toledo Police Department.

The afternoon activities include distributing soap to hotels where potential victims of human trafficking may be housed, and role-playing situations individuals may encounter. The event is open to the public for $10 per person. For more information or to register contact Sr. Barbara Vano at bvano@lourdes.edu or 419-824-3861.

The S.O.A.P Project

Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (S.O.A.P.) is a hands-on outreach program fighting sex trafficking at large events and in communities across the US. Founded by Theresa Flores, author and survivor of human trafficking, S.O.A.P. is focused on educating and increasing awareness of the prevalence and prevention of human trafficking, by distributing bars of soap wrapped in red labels to high-risk motels.

These red labels are printed with the

National Human Trafficking Hotline number and other resources for victims.

Trained volunteers offer the soap free of charge to motels along with training to identify and report sex trafficking. For more information visit soapproject.org/ L.I.N.K. is the Lourdes University Campus Ministry student organization.

Members help to plan Campus Ministry events to explore and share their faith through volunteerism, mission trips, and fellowship gatherings. STOP is a local interfaith group committed to educating the public on the topic of human trafficking.

STOP works to eliminate human trafficking through public programming throughout the greater Toledo area, where an estimated 1,100 youth are trafficked annually.

Palestinian Dance Troupe coming to Lourdes

Wishah Popular Dance Troupe presents “Freedom of Horses,” Friday, April 5, at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. Doors open at 6 pm and the event begins at 7 pm.

Inspired by Ibrahim Nasrallah’s novel, “Time of White Horses,” the performance tells the story of a defiant Palestinian village through traditional Palestinian song and dance. For tickets or more information, visit splashthat.com/sites/

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Meeting Governor Michael DeWine

One of the benefits of being mayor is that I get to meet important leaders when they visit the Sylvania area. I Craig Stough have met two presidents, a vice president, four U.S. senators, the four previous Ohio governors and most recently, Governor Michael DeWine.

Governor DeWine was in Toledo on March 14 for the 2019 Impact Ohio Conference at the Renaissance Hotel. Unlike almost every other high-ranking elected official I have met, he arrived early and unannounced to the conference. I unexpectedly came face to face with him in the back of the hall ahead of his speech, and was introduced to him by former Ohio Senator Mark Wagoner.

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Police patrol

Don't Drink and Drive is an axiom often heard, but not as often listened to. An often unnoticed line in the Sylvania Township police department's monthly report has some information which might cause drivers to pay more attention to that statement.

In the first two months of this year, township police have issued 26 drunk driving citations. In the first two months last year, department officers had issued only four citations against drunk drivers.

Police Chief Paul Long said, on the one-year anniversary of his becoming chief, that the increase is not due to any specific direction he has given, but perhaps it is due to his overall message that uniformed officers on patrol should always be proactive. If there’s probable cause to stop a motorist, that stop could result in identifying a possible suspect in a burglary, someone involved in drugs and maybe a drunk driver. It could also be a community resident who just committed a minor infraction. “If so, maybe give him a warning, thank him for the cooperation and that's that,” said Chief Long.

He stressed he is not looking for an intrusive police presence, but he wants officers to take action when it is called for. He noted that he has gone to shift-change, when the officers are assembled, and mentioned to them, among other things, “that we all know there are drunk drivers in our township right now.”

Along with saying that he reiterated that the increase isn’t due to him. Sometimes it’s just luck, bad for the driver, good for society, when a drunk driver turns a corner and suddenly finds he’s now being followed be a police car.

Other times the turn is taken a block sooner or later and the officers are never aware of the drunk driver.

Chief Long added that he gets irritated when he hears members of the public refer to drunk driving as a somehow lesser offense.

“To me it’s a serious crime. People get killed.

Don’t tell me it was an accident. The driver had too much to drink and then decided to get behind the wheel. It’s serious,” he stated.

The numbers suggest the department as a whole agrees.

Last leave/brush pickup

Sylvania Township crews will begin their one-time sweep of all township streets to collect brush and leaves beginning April 8.

Rob Nash, road superintendent, said that in addition to the normal winter woes, the

The governor initiated a friendly conversation, opening by telling me he was trying to get all local governments in Ohio some additional road funding with his proposed 18¢ per gallon gasoline tax increase.

He was pleased that I knew his proposal would add $465,000 annually to the city’s road improvement fund and that Sylvania could surely use the additional funds.

He politely continued the conversation with an inquiry about Sylvania’s well-being and needs, and took the time to listen to my answer.

Needless to say, I was impressed and pleased by his attention and sincerity. I believe this bodes well for Ohio, and that he truly wants to help Ohioans and lead all of us forward to a better future.

I sensed in him the same leadership and sincerity I felt more than 20 years ago when I met my first governor, George Voinovich.

Both men projected a larger than life presence to me, even though both are physically shorter in height than almost all other high level

township was hit with a late-season ice storm and then a wind storm so it is likely the chore will take longer this year than normal. He urged all residents to have brush and leaves at the street. but not in it. Brush and leaves should be separated, he said. Brush should be no longer than six feet, nor should it exceed six inches in diameter.

Although the sweep will begin April 8, it is difficult to project a schedule for completion, Nash said, although he assumes it will take about two weeks. It is also difficult to give people an estimate of when crews may reach a specific neighborhood because weather often causes interruptions in the process of collection.

Fire department accolades

“The effort, talent and dedication” of members of the Sylvania Township fire department were praised during a recognition at a recent meeting of township trustees. The words were spoken by a man with knowledge of firefighter/medics, Captain Brian DeGardeyn, a longtime member of the Cleveland Fire Department. He didn’t make his comments based on some formula, or the results of a test, but as the father-in-law of Keith Collett, 35, whose life was apparently lost on the floor of a friend’s apartment Jan. 20. Mr. Collett had been out with the friend helping others by shoveling and pushing cars stranded in the snow on that bitter day. He had been relaxing on a couch when his wife, Brittany, noticed signs of distress. She and the friend got him to the floor and she called her father. His primary word of instruction was “compression” to begin to rhythmically push on his chest.

He told trustees that he recalled being told Mr. Collett was not breathing and that he was turning blue. He began a race toward Toledo and said he learned later that his daughter was on the 28th compression when the first unit of the Sylvania Township Fire Department arrived.

According to Fire Chief Mike Ramm the firefighter/paramedics “found Mr. Collett lifeless...” They took over CPR and after two minutes delivered an electric shock to his heart. They then resumed CPR. After two more minutes they found that Mr. Collett had regained a heart rhythm on the monitor and a corresponding pulse. While paramedics were tending to cardiac issues a second unit of the Sylvania Township fire department had arrived and began working on airway management and IV access. Not long after that Mr. Collett showed “signs of attempting to breathe on his own and some purposeful movement in his arms.” He was given some

elected officials I have met. Both were open and ready to serve Ohio in whatever way would best help our state.

Governor Voinovich took the time to visit Sylvania decades ago and went on a bus tour with us north of Sylvania into Michigan when we were concerned about a possible expanded nuclear fuel storage facility in Riga Township.

Years later I had the privilege of a longer conversation with then U.S. Senator Voinovich on a ferry boat coming back from a TMACOG/NOMMA conference at Put-InBay. He took the time to share with me some of his experiences as mayor of Cleveland, being a governor and senator, and how the roles all had their own particular challenges and leadership opportunities.

Governor DeWine has similarly served Ohio in many roles and brings a lot of experience and wisdom with him to his new office. But his "honeymoon period" as the new governor is apparently already over in

sedation and taken to St. Anne's Mercy Hospital.

Capt. DeGardeyn mentioned how unlikely the cardiac event was and pointed to Mr. Collett and said, “he looks like a professional athlete.” He added that he is aware of the “just doing my jo”" attitude of firefighters, “but sometimes you need to be recognized.”

In addition to his praise for the professionalism of the department he also praised them for allowing Mr. Collett's friend to stay in the room as they worked. They not only allowed, but encouraged the friend to kneel near Mr. Collett’s head so he might hear

Chief Proclamation

Mayor Stough and Governor DeWine Columbus with the Ohio Legislature resisting and reducing his gas tax proposal.

I wish him well and the best of luck as he leads Ohio–looks like he is going to need it!

the prayers his friend was offering.

Chief Ramm said that medically only about 10 percent of people survive such an episode.

That Mr. Collett survived without neurological damage is rarer still.

Captain DeGardeyn concluded saying “I can’t thank you enough. That night your talent reached Cleveland.” He looked toward the trustees and added, “you've got a great department.”

Awarded certificates for their efforts are Lieutenants Jeff Bennett and Rod Standiford and Firefighter/Medics Fred Riggs, Scott Perry, Chris Wedge, Kyler Omey, Terry Detmer and Justin Weldon.

Mayor Craig Stough presents a city proclamation to retiring Police Chief Bill Rhodus at the March 18 city council meeting.

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Dear Readers, As springtime on the planet signals a time of rebirth, new life bursting from old roots and the sweet wonder of nature following its own orderly course, so too does springtime in the heavens as it offers the promises of new insights, fresh starts and the blessed comfort in observing the orderliness of change.

Astrologically speaking, spring is all about purging, a time to rethink our old patterns, a period in which to reevaluate.

Sun in Aries-let the sparks fly!

The Sun entered the independent, fiery Mars-ruled sign of Aries on March 2, moving into earthy Taurus April 20. Its trine to Jupiter in Sagittarius provides us with a strong sense of stability as we flow harmoniously with ourselves as well as with others. As it squares off with transiting Saturn, restrictions and challenges continue within the workplace.

Using perception, as with anything else, is the key. A favorable aspect for those born under Aries, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius.

Depending on where it is taking place in your chart, this will bring favorable results.

New moon April 5 in Aries

The new moon in Aries signals the true beginning of spring. Although the new moon in Aries provides motivation and determination, it also cautions us to slow down and pace ourselves, as its influence is tied to Mars (ruler Aries), the planet of action. The driving force of Aries yearns for total freedom.

However, there too many obstacles and blockages to get around it. On the flip side, a new moon always signals a period of rebirth, new ideas, shifting gears in the right direction.

This is a most favorable time to do some therapeutic spring cleaning, to start a new health regimen, or just begin a project that has been on your back burner.

Good Friday full moon April 19 in Libra

Our second full moon in Libra will affect people born with personal planets in Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn most significantly. An eclipse of the moon reinforces a completion of something. Though partnerships, both work and personal, could be most affected. It’s a good time to clear the air with unresolved matters and create some much needed balance.

Jupiter in retrograde April 10 to Aug. 11

How will Jupiter going retrograde affect us?

The stock market may take a dip, or a personal or business relationship can change remarkably around this time. Jupiter has a three week “shadow” period that actually begins to affect people dramatically. Recession or a slowing of the housing market will appear more strongly during this retrograde

period. Those with signs in Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces or Virgo will feel the full pressure, the changes and brunt of our largest planet going “retrograde” in motion.

Mercury in the bold, aggressive sign of Aries April 17 may spark words

The sign of the Ram is not known for being cautious with words. So when the planet of communications comes to visit, it will influence your conversations. The sign of Aries can be passionate, but sometimes tactless.

Watch the way you speak during this time. You and everyone else will have a tendency to be blunt. While frank speech can be a breath of fresh air, if not expressed well it can backfire.

Also be on guard for others’ words and behavior. Friends and lovers might tell you what’s really on their minds. That could include complaints or just blunt statements about their emotions. Coworkers and those in charge will not be immune either. Expect them to voice their opinions and not pull any punches.

Keep in mind that bold and blunt talk can be a welcome opportunity. It gives everyone a chance to speak his or her piece and communicate honestly. Feathers may get ruffled, but in the long run it is for the best.

SIGNS Aries (March 21-April 20)

Jupiter traveling through your house of partners opens your frequency allowing you to receive. Though in retrograde, it may turn the tables. So take everything in stride.

Cancer (June 22-July 23)

Your home life may be in total flux as your need for more personal space is well indicated.

Taking stock of every given situation is a must as details are essential. Getting to what you need as well as what you want is the priority, though emotions can be sincere yet confusing all at the same time. Saturn in opposition since December 2017 can be exhausting, yet also on the flip side, it can be purposeful as it forces changes where they are needed. Watching your health with due diligence is a must during this Jupiter retrograde of your area of health and fitness.

Leo (July 24-Aug. 23)

Your area of work may undergo a change as you see yourself pulling away from your present position around late summer or early fall, hopefully much in your favor. Also, your love life may shift a bit for the better bringing you into a place of awareness. Also, planetary influences target your area of communication causing you to express yourself more clearly. A good month to seek out, speak your mind, and bring more light and creativity into your inner space. Love matters can be enlightening yet confusing with Jupiter moving into retrograde.

Don’t be hasty.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 23)

Planet activity this month brings life to partnerships as it draws energy in.

Partnerships, both new and existing, take on a new perspective. Jupiter, in sync to your own sign, accentuates your better self though when in retrograde you may feel a need to question your every move. In addition, your financial as well as work matters may ease up or shift considerably within the next few weeks. You may even discover that you’re much more ahead than you thought you were.

For most Virgos security is always the key, therefore during this month it’s very important to pay attention to your instincts as well as your home and job structure. Not a good time to make changes or even take on any new projects, personal or business related, as Jupiter in retrograde cautions your every move.

Specifically speaking, when it comes to the home base, better to sit tight and then move forward after April 28 if need be. Even more so, August would be your best bet.

This month the focus is on discipline.Time to get yourself back on track with things fitness or diet related. Much can be said about patience and motivation, and having a firm plan of action to work from. Also, emotions may run high, so be aware of your sensitivity level. Take things in stride. Watching your money is key as Jupiter moves into retrograde this month. Try not to get too confident, be careful.

Cosmic activities shed light on all that surrounds you. In actuality, it illuminates you.

Know that during the next few weeks, it is important that you are careful when making personal decisions. Moreover, this is a period in which your logic counts and your heart is put on the back burner. Also, be aware as well as timely when it comes to expressing your thoughts through words. Though a peace maker at heart, Jupiter retrograding your area of chat may trigger an impulse to speak your mind. Be impeccable with your words.

Taurus (April-May 21)

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Speculation may run high this week as your prospects for personal gain go uncharted. The luck is in the draw, as anything can happen during this month’s transits. Interestingly enough, this also relates to matters of the heart.

Guarding your heart with armor, yet open and receptive to all that you trust and love, as

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Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Important this month is dealing with past issues that have left you in limbo.

Therapeutically sifting through any unresolved matters that need immediate attention, time to purge, clean house, or merely let go of baggage. It’s a healing period as well as a time

of clarification. Also as a Scorpio, money and personal security are huge. Show more restraint than usual when dealing with finances, as Jupiter in retrograde of your money house can cause disregard.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You may feel as though you are in a tailspin as your ruler, Jupiter, turns retrograde this month. Though out of character for a Sagittarius, you may see yourself less social and more inclined to hibernate. Specifically speaking, where personal matters are concerned you may appear more critical and less of an optimist. Know that during this time, it would be wise to reexamine not only your words but your actions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

This month’s transits highlight goals and ambition, and on the flip side, if not done properly, plenty of aggravation. Take this time to focus on your given priorities, while not focusing on greater expectations. With Jupiter retrograding that sacred part of your chart, your inner thoughts may trigger past issues. A good period to clear out unresolved matters.

Nostalgia sets in during this cycle so pay attention to what you need to work through instead of shrugging it off.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

Your area of higher thinking brings you into a more introspective, intuitive place, heightening your sensitivity process as well as encouraging you to look at life from different perspectives. To some degree, you may feel as though you are totally lost in your head. A good time to just sit and reflect. In addition, friendships as well as co-workers are put through the ringer as this Jupiter retrogrades your area of groups. At this time, less is best.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)

The financial sector of your chart, your money cycle and your work life will undergo a shift this month and your relationships may feel a bit out of whack. Nonetheless, you may find yourself letting go of obstacles that have barricaded your path. So in many ways this can be a sort of cleaning out period. Also, as Jupiter retrogrades over the zenith part of your chart, work/career aspirations may appear dim. A temporary cycle, so if possible stay under the radar.

Janet Amid is a columnist and radio/media personality who 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 419-882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com.

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Sylvania–Then and Now

BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

Now that we have finished the six 100+ year old farmhouses that still exist along Erie Street between Monroe Street and Centennial Road, we will finish the farmhouse histories with the house located on the southeast corner of Erie Street and Little Road. This one was definitely built more than 100 years ago. In fact it was constructed in 1850, according to county real estate records, or 169 years ago. The list of owners over that 169 years is extensive.

1834 – Andrew Printup 1870 - John Printup 1923 – A.B. Lathrop 1926 – W.L. Slayton Realty Co. 1931 – W.L. Slayton & Co. Inc. 1931 – The Ohio Savings Bank & Trust Co. Trustee 1931 – W. Lee Slayton, Jr. 1933 – Emily L. Lathrop 1934 – Arthur B. Lathrop 1934 - George G. Sinclair 1937 - Toledo Trust Co. (Mr. Sinclair died) 1942 – Agnes Sinclair Oswald and Helen Sinclair 1943 - Helen Sinclair Wade 1943 – Toledo Trust Co. Trustee 1954 – Virginia S. Turner 1970 – Thomas J. and Inez M. O’Grady 1991 – Inez M. O’Grady 1997 – Inez M. O’Grady, Trustee Andrew Printup was the first to purchase this land before the town of Sylvania was even established, arriving in 1834 as one of the first settlers. His biography said, “He bought 80 acres of land and then returned to New York for his wife and children, who reached their new home in the wilderness in 1835.” Printup became involved in all aspects of creating a new town and served in just about every public office in Sylvania and Lucas County, including as a merchant, Justice of the Peace and Postmaster of Sylvania under President Buchanan’s administration. He also helped establish the Methodist Church in Sylvania and worked in many capacities to get that established here. He was married four times and had 13 children between the first three of his wives. Only five of his 13 children lived to adulthood, and by 1859 he had lost two wives and eight children. Members of the Printup family published a Printup genealogy book, which include the letters that he wrote to his brothers and sister each time he lost a wife or child. They are heart wrenching to read, as he informed them of their deaths each time.

The census records for 1840, 1850 and 1860 show Andrew Printup and family living in Sylvania Township. In his final years he purchased a home in the village of Sylvania, on Andrew Printup built M a p l e w o o d Avenue, and left the home. the farming to his son John. Andrew’s fourth wife, Catherine, passed away in 1865, and he died in 1870. By that time he was living with his daughter and son-in-law in Adams Township. The 1870 census shows Andrew’s son and daughter-inlaw, John and Caroline (Carrie) Printup, living in the house on Little Road and raising their family here. They were listed living here in the 1880 census and through to the 1900 census.

When they retired, they moved to the village of

Sylvania, building the home at 6706 Erie Street, and owning all the land surrounding it, which became Printup Drive. Later the name was changed to Woodrow Drive. By the 1910 and 1920 census, they were living in the village, and renting out the farmhouse on Little Road.

Carrie Printup died in 1922 and John Printup died in 1923.

In 1923 the home on Little Road was transferred to John and Carrie Printup’s daughter and son-in-law, Arthur B. and Lillian (Printup) Lathrop. He was a doctor in Fulton County, who was 70 years old and getting ready to retire. Dr. Lathrop owned the property all through the depression years and tried to sell it using a realty company, but during that time nobody had the money to purchase it. In 1933 he transferred the property into his daughter’s name, but in 1934 it was back in Dr. Lathrop’s name.

In 1934 George Sinclair purchased the home and property. He died in 1937 and the property transferred into the bank’s name; then to his daughters; and in 1943 to the bank again, as a trustee, through 1954.

From 1954 until 1970 Virginia S. Turner owned the home. According to her 1980 obituary notice she was formerly of Little Road in Sylvania, and from 1970 to 1980 she and her husband Alexander were retired, living at Hilton Head Island, S.C. Her husband Alexander had worked as the executive vicepresident of Owens-Illinois, Inc. In 1970 Thomas and Inez O’Grady purchased the home. An article in the Toledo Blade dated Nov. 16, 1980 featured this house and said, “Tom, a physician; his wife, Inez; and their children, Naomi, 16, Claudia, 15, and Justin, 13, moved into the house in 1970.

Matthew, 9, was born the following year.” The article also said that Tom and Inez lived in the house for three years before they made any changes. They hired Bob Bigelow, a Sylvania builder, who worked without plans, and Delores Wambold, an interior designer from Jacobson’s, and they gradually restored the house. Mrs. O’Grady said that a new story-anda-half kitchen with a loft-guestroom where the children did their homework was built, and they added a greenhouse adjoining the kitchen and converted the porch into an airy garden room with eight skylights and a sunny bay. It was also noted that the O’Grady family named the house and property “Walnut Hill.” Another thing noted in the article was the fact that all the old ceilings were rebuilt with wood planking and beams, and the bare bones of the original house were deliberately left exposed in various places to show the home’s character and early craftsmanship. This article went on to describe the renovated rooms throughout the house and how they were decorated.

T h o m a s O’Grady died in 2010 while still owning the home, and according to his obituary notice he was a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon in Toledo for over 40 years.

Dr. and Mrs. O’Grady had been John and Caroline married for 47 Printup lived in the years, and their home. children included: Naomi, Claudia, Justin and Matthew. Dr. O’Grady also served as Captain in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps and was stationed in Thule, Greenland. His obituary notice listed his many, many accomplishments.

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marching band, pep band and musicals. As a Vietnam Era veteran, Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Larry was a member of the Sylvania AdVantage staff, preparing documents for print in the newspaper. He was also a talented drummer for The Villagers and played across Ohio and in Florida. He is missed by all of us at the newspaper.

THE ITALIAN GARDENER Richard J. Cozza, Jr., age 71, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away March 12, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., Feb. 14, 1948, to Richard and Mary Cozza. He graduated in 1970 with a B.S. in Rick Cozza Biology from the University of Pittsburgh and received his Master's Degree in Special Education from Duquesne University in 1972. Richard had been a teacher and school principal in Maryland, Assistant Director of Special Education in Indiana, a of Developmental Superintendent Disabilities in Ashtabula, Ohio, and Director of the not-for-profit corporation that monitored and evaluated residential services for disabled in Toledo, Ohio. He collaboratively developed and taught teacher education programs in Montgomery County, Md., and wrote articles on education and school board training for national and Ohio educational journals.

Upon retirement in 2003, Richard returned to school to become The Italian Gardener, specializing in landscape design and installation.

He is survived by his wife, Judith, and daughter, Andrea (William) Lawless of Delaware, Ohio. He was preceded in death by brother, Robert, and his parents.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to Epiphany Lutheran Church Feed Your Neighbor Program. Burial will be private.

The staff of Sylvania AdVantage is extremely sad at the passing of Rick Cozza, whose column, “The Italian Gardner,” was a regular feature in Sylvania AdVantage from early spring to late fall for the past five years. At the beginning of the each season, we all looked forward to his wise, witty and wonderful words as much as we all looked forward to spring. He will be greatly missed.

Judith Ann Bancroft

Judith Ann Bancroft passed away peacefully at her residence, Quail Song, on March 18, 2019. She was born on Sept. 4, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Joan Ide Bancroft and C. John Bancroft. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Jon. Judy leaves to mourn her loss many very good friends and her constant faithful companions, Maggie and Coco. Her career was devoted to the education of nurses. She earned her BSN, MS, and PhD degrees at the University of Pittsburgh, Ohio State, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, respectively. She taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before coming to the University of Virginia in 1974, where she taught both graduate and undergraduate nursing students before retiring as an associate professor in 1999. Judy will be remembered for her love of animals but especially her many canine companions. She also cared deeply about the natural world and enjoyed several hobbies of which fishing and traveling were favorites. She designed and built her log home on the Mechums River. Much of her time was spent caring for the “critters” in the natural environment of her beloved home, Quail Song. Special thanks to Hospice of the Piedmont for their care during her illness. A private visitation is planned. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Margaret E. Billet Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O The University of Virginia Alumni Hall, PO Box 400331, Charlottesville, VA. 22904 or the Albemarle SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906.

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