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Bill Garbe and Pat Tenjoy the recent ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary’s Gardent Party and Fashion Show.

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Jamie, Holden and Martin Armstrong visit Sylvania from Chicago for Holden's first Memorial Day Parade.

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Roberto Cordero, age 10, is all smiles at the Epworth Touch a Truck event.

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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 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Call 419-537-7500 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. 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 p.m. It is 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 p.m. 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.

Beginner Tai Chi Classes Classes meet for one and a half hours once a week beginning Monday, April 2 from 67:30 p.m.; Tuesday, April 3 from 1-2:30 p.m and Thursday, May 3 from 1-2 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength.

Berkey Farmers Market Begins May 26 through Oct. 20 on Saturday 8 a.m.-Noon weekly In the parking lot of Keelers Korner Store, 12290 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. at the corner of Sylvania-Metamora and SR 295.

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

Cancer Support Group A cancer support group meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Mercy Health, St. Anne Hospital, second floor Cancer Library. Open to patients, family, and caregivers. Call Marilyn at 419865-0659 or Laura at 419-754-1277 for more.

Diabetes Education Support Group, Monthly support group for people living with Type 2 diabetes meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. 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 7-8 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m.

Healing Service The Victory Center invites all cancer patients and survivors to a Healing Service on the third Tuesday 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.

Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo First and third Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45 to11:45 a.m. at West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. Reliable and safe childcare provided.

For information, visit motherscenter.net.

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

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

Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For info call 419-346-2753 or 419-344-9830.

REFIT®Greater Toledo Fitness Classes REFIT® is a cardio-dance program that engages the whole person - body, mind and soul. Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Epworth UMC, 4855

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W. Central Ave. First class is free. FREE childcare during morning classes. Call 419450-1606, or visit REFITGreaterToledo.com.

Stroke Support Group Monthly support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 4 - 6 p.m. at ProMedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Rd. Contact 419-291-7537 or stroke.support@promedica.org.

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

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

TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Rd. Meetings are held Mondays from 910:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 419-478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated.

Toledo Area Genealogy Society Meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Monday of the month September through June at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit tagstoledo.org for info.

Toledo Country Live Band Toledo Country Live Band is in concert every first and third Saturday, 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Andrew United Methodist, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd. The live program will be followed by light refreshments. Free.

Information 419-262-4453.

Sylvania Senior Center Programs

Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri • 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays LUNCH is served from 11:30-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62.

Make reservation by noon the day before.

TUESDAY EVENING DINNER served from 4:30-5:15, $8 per person; reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before.

BILLIARDS: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; COMPUTER LAB: open when classes are not in session; OPEN GYM: open when classes are not in session; QUILTING & SEWING: Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly; WOODSHOP: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly; WOODCARVERS: Tue, 3-5, weekly, January & February Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 06/06 Knitting/Crocheting, Wed 9-11, Fri 2-4, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 06/07 Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4, weekly 06/08 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: 2:30-4, weekly 06/11 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Woodcarving Class: limited capacity, call for availability 06/12 Franciscan Care Center BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Legal Outreach: by appt., monthly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, monthly Current Events: 2nd & 4th Tue, 2-4, monthly Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * 5:30: after dinner program, call for details Breathe, Stretch, Relax! Hatha Yoga 6-7 p.m., * 06/13 Health & Life Insurance, Social Security Specialist: by appt.,

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Camera Club: 2nd Wed, 1:30-2:30, monthly Great Room, Art Studio Rm & River Birch Rm. programs cancelled for Cabaret Cabaret Evening Performance: 7 p.m., call for ticket availability Cabaret Matinee Performance: 2 p.m., call for ticket availability Jazzercise: Mon-Fri, call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Woodcarving Class: limited capacity, call for availability Franciscan Care Center BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30 Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * Medicare & You: 5:30, 3rd

*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 June 20 Summer Reading Club Toledo Library

•Through July 15 Toledo Museum of Art, Gallery 18 Before Audubon: Alexander Wilson’s Birds of the United States In 1808, Scottish-born poet and amateur naturalist Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) began publishing ‘American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States,’ which inspired John James Audubon to publish ‘Birds of America’ (1827-38).

•Through Aug. 17 Summer Safari Camps Toledo Zoo The Zoo offers wild opportunities for campers ages four through 15. Separate fee, pre-registration required. For more information, including schedule, themes and pricing, please visit toledozoo.org/camps.

•Through Nov. 25 Celebrating Libbey Glass, 1818-2018 Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion Celebrating Libbey Glass, 1818–2018 presents more than 175 outstanding examples of glass from TMA’s collection and objects and materials from Libbey Inc. archives.

•June 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30

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Snooze at the Zoo, 6:30 p.m.10:30 a.m.

Toledo Zoo Spending the night at the Zoo for families, groups and schools. During the overnight adventure, guests make enrichment for the animals, tour the Zoo, meet animals up close and enjoy delicious meals. Separate fee, pre-registration required. For more information visit toledozoo.org/snooze.

•June 5 Sylvania Farmers Market opens Sylvania Municipal Court Parking lot.

•June 6 Pillbug Discoveries, 9:30 a.m.

Olander Gorman, PreK-K Who are these creatures called pillbugs?

Explore various hiding spots and learn interesting facts from Joyce Davis and her pillbug puppet.

•Recovery Walk 9 a.m.

River Centre Foundation House, 5445 Main St Enjoy a cookout, a speak out, a one mile walk through Harroun Community Park, art activities and much more •Young Makers, Gaming 6-7 p.m.

King Road Library •Internet Security Basics, 7-8 p.m.

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•June 6, 20 Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m.

The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Call 419-5317600 for details.

Locations Franciscan Center, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania Olander Park (Nederhouser and Gorman), 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. To register, 419-8828313, ext. 1013 or programs@olanderpark.com olanderpark.com Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central, Berkey metroparkstoledo.com Sylvania Libraries 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-2089 (Closed for remodeling) 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

•June 7 WGTE's 'Call the Midwife,’ 7-8 p.m.

King Road Library •6th annual ‘Raise the Cap’ Fifth Third Field Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund fundraiser.

Call 419-720-7048 or visit nosf.org.

•June 7, 21 Code IT Club, 4-5 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 7, 12, 18, 27 Bariatric Seminar – First Step, 6-8 p.m.

ProMedica Health and Wellness Center Community Education Room, Suite 101 5700 Monroe St., ProMedica Weight Loss is hosting free bariatric seminars. For more information or to register, call 419-291-6777 or 1-800971-8203 or visit promedica.org/bariatric.

•June 8 Spittlebug Hunt, 9:30 a.m.

Olander Gorman, PreK-K Go on a spittlebug hunt for this unusual insect that blows bubbles. Make bubble wands and celebrate this special day with Joyce Davis and her puppets.

•Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m.

Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org/wine Ages 21 and up enjoy wines, hors d’oeuvres, live music and socializing on the Africa! Overlook. Advanced tickets required.

Separate fee. Member discounts apply.

•June 9 Free Garage Sale McCord Road Christian Church 4765 N. McCord 419-882-6703 Donations accepted on June 7 and 8.

•Bands, Bites & Brews, 4-11 p.m.

J&G parking lot Celebration with food, locally crafted ber and music in downtown Sylvania.

•Sylvania Cycling Classic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m Burnham Park •Yoga Storytime, 10-11 a.m.

King Road Library

•June 10 Kayaking on the Water, 2-4 p.m.

Lake Olander $35 for both sessions. Register at patgroves@aol.com

•June 10-24 Summer Sunday Movies, 1-3 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 11 Heartland at ProMedica 5360 Harroun Learn about the MedBridge, a post-acute care center. RSVP by June 8 at 419-3090550 or email jennifer.douglas@hcrmanorcare.com.

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•Puppets Rock! 10-11 a.m.

King Road Library •Family Storytime, 2-2:30.p.m.

King Road Library• Family Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m.

King Road Library •Sylvania Book Club, 7-8 p.m.

King Road Library •Look Good Feel Better, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

ProMedica Flower Hospital Hickman Cancer Center Oncology Conference Room ProMedica Cancer Institute is hosting Look Good Feel Better, a free program from the American Cancer Society designed for women dealing changes from chemotherapy and radiation. You will take home a makeup package valued at $200.

Registration is required. For information or to register, call 1-800-227-2345.

•June 12 Butterflies Flutter By, 10 a.m.

Olander Open Shelter 2, PreK-K Join ECO Discovery! And learn more about butterflies. Make a cocoon and caterpillar and butterfly to put inside.

•Babytime, 10-10:30 a.m.

King Road Library • Injury Prevention, teens, 7-8 p.m.

King Road Library •Hand Harmonies, 2-3 p.m.

King Road Library •Garden Tour Series, 10:30 a.m.

Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org/gardentours Come see the best plant combinations and techniques to pack the most punch into a small space. Tour meets at Ziem’s Conservatory. Separate fee, pre-registration required. Member discounts apply. Tour is rain or shine.

•Nursing Mothers Support, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

ProMedica Toledo Hospital Entrance F, Mom & Me Boutique 2142 N. Cove Blvd., ProMedica Toledo Hospital’s women’s services is hosting a breastfeeding support group for nursing mothers.For more information, call 419-291-5666.

•June 13 Family Storytime, 7-7:30 p.m.

King Road Library •Young Makers, Robot Builders, 2-4 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8, Aug. 25 Sunset Serenades Olander Nederhouser Deck The 19th season is sponsored by The Lakes of Sylvania. Light refreshments are made possible by Buckeye Telesystem, Oakleaf Village and The Citizens for the Olander Park System.

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King Road Library

•June 14 Tinkerlab Build Challenge, 4-5 p.m.

King Road Library •Device Advice, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 15 PNC ZOOtoDO, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Toledo Zoo Party with a purpose at the Zoo’s annual black tie and tennis shoes fundraiser! Guests enjoy samples from more than 50 area restaurants/catering services and live entertainment throughout Zoo grounds.

Tickets can be purchased online at toledozoo.org/zootodo or by calling 419385-5721, ext. 2091.

•‘The Moon and Sixpence’ film Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 7 p.m.

Loosely based on the life of French painter Paul Gauguin, this film by Albert Lewin tells the story of Charles Strickland, a middleaged London stockbroker who abandons all responsibility to become an artist. He pursues his dream to the extent of leaving his family, betraying his friends and associates, and living a life of unending hedonism in Tahiti. Undeniably brilliant as a painter, Strickland is also a good-for-nothing until he is forced to confront himself on the threshold of death.

•June 16 Public Speaking, teens) 2-3 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 16-Jan. 13 Rebecca Louise Law Toledo Museum of Art British artist Rebecca Louise Law will design and create an impressive site-specific installation using both dried and fresh plant materials to create an immersive experience

that involves sourcing thousands of local plants and flowers from northwest Ohio and coordinating 1,000 volunteer hours with residents.

•June 17 Father’s Day Celebration/BBQ Toledo Zoo All dads receive free admission when accompanied by children. Treat Dad to a special day at the Zoo and make reservations for the Father's Day BBQ (separate fee) by visiting toledozoo.org/fathersday or calling 419385-5721 ext. 6001.

•June 18 Zumba Rocks 10:30-11:30 a.m.

King Road Library •English Conversation Club, 7-8 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 19-July 16 Sixth annual Toledo Jewish Film Festival, 7-9 p.m.

Franciscan Center Five films are shown during the series. June 19’s film is ‘The Wedding Plan.’ Followed in succeeding weeks by ‘Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas,’ ‘Fanny’s Journey,’ ‘Joe’s Violin’ and ‘Itzhak’. Admission is $7 per film or $30 for the series. Popcorn included. Visit jewishtoledo.org/filmfestival or 419-7240362.

•June 19 I Hear a Toad Trill Olander Open Air. Shelter 2, PreK-K Join ECO Discovery! And find out what toads do. Hear a story and have a Toady snack.

•Code IT Jr., 4-5 p.m.

King Road Library •Circuit Fun!, 6:30-8 p.m.

•June 20 Firefighters Pancake Breakfast, 611 a.m.

Elks Lodge #53 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Proceeds benefit Firefighters charities •Exciting Bugs...Incredible Facts and Surprises, 9:30 a.m.

Olander Gorman, PreK-K Join a bug hunt and find some unusual bugs and learn about them from insect puppets.

•Babytime, 10-10:30 a.m.

King Road Library •Young Makers, Filmmaker Party, 2-4 p.m.

King Road Library •Young Makers, Wearable Art, 2-4 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 21 Kindergarten Kick-Start, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 22 Star Party, 9:30 p.m.

Sylvan Prairie Park, South Lot Join Toledo Area Astronomers for an evening of star watching.

•June 23-24 Crosby Festival of the Toledo Botanical Gardens Ohio’s oldest juried outdoor art festival. Also featuring Garden Club Forum Flower Show in Conference Center.

Your Go-To Event:

•June 23, 25 Kindergarten Kick-Start, 11 a.m.Noon King Road Library

•June 24 Barenaked Ladies Live Concert Toledo Zoo For more information, visit toledozoo.org/summer-concerts.

•Maumee Valley Adventurers Portage River Bicycle Tour Register online at MVAdventurers.org.

•June 25 Poetry Rocks!, 7-8 p.m.

King Road Library

•June 25-29 Vacation Bible School 2018 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Christ Presbyterian Church 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. Hero Central, Discover your strength in God. Free and open to the public.

•June 26 Bubbles Galore!, 10 a.m.

Olander Open Air Shelter 2, PreK-K Join ECO Discovery! And learn some great bubble tricks. Take home your own bubbles.

•Legos Free play, 3-4 p.m.

King Road Library •Kempo Kids Talk, 6-7 p.m.

King Road Library •Garden Tour Series Toledo Zoo Ziem’s Conservatory, 10:30 a.m. toledozoo.org/gardentours

Local Fest – Bands, Bites & Brews

Twin Pfunk performs at the 2017 Local Fest.

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elebrate all things local during Local Fest on Saturday, June 9 from 4 to 11 p.m. The annual fest, organized by the Downtown Sylvania Association and Red Bird Arts District, will fill the J&G Pizza Palace parking lot, 5692 Main St., with street food, craft beers, children’s activities and live music.

Bands

The Local Fest stage will be rocking with music from The Katie & Jordan Show from 4 to 5 p.m., The Interrupters from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Twin Pfunk from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and The Overton Project from 9 to 11 p.m.

Head to The Sodbuster Bar, 5758 Main St., for the after party from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Bites

The Displaced Chef food truck will bring its Latin American cuisine to the fest

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with specialties such as Cuban sandwiches and Citrus Roasted Pork and Mojo Marinated Chicken tacos. Rusty’s Road Trip will be frying up their hand-battered Lake Erie Yellow Perch, and Mayberry Ice Cream will serve treats to beat the heat.

Brews and Beverages

Craft beers will be available from Upside Brewing and Inside the Five Brewing Company, wine will be offered by Majestic Oak Winery, and kombucha will be served from Boochy Mama’s new beverage trailer.

Local Fest is sponsored by JAWS® (Just Add Water System) Cleaning Products with support from Interrupt and Sylvania Steel. Kids’ Corner is made possible by J&G Pizza Palace.

Admission to the event is free, and donations are welcome at the entrance to help support the programs of the Downtown Sylvania Association

Sunrise Lions Club Hosts Fishing Derby

Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club members John Kruszewski, Carol Collins, Buz Steinberg, Jim Collins and Daniel Miller participated in the 15th annual Fishing Derby for the Visually Impaired at Merickel-Farley Trout Club on May 19. The club supplied the poles, bait, knowledge and club lake for the kids and their families. They helped with casting the fishing poles and provided the expertise to bring the fish in if one was caught. The members cleaned the fish, iced them down and provided the packing to send them home for the families to eat. The Lions cooked hamburgers and hot dogs and provided a picnic lunch for all to partake. The weather was perfect.

Party with a Purpose held at the Toledo Zoo

Look into the eyes of the wild at the 2018 edition of PNC ZOOtoDO presented by Skylight Financial Group at the Toledo Zoo on Friday, June 15. Pair your best stripes and spots with your black tie and tennis shoes to “party with a purpose” in support of big cats and conservation on a purrfect summer night! are still available at Tickets toledozoo.org/zootodo or by calling 419385-5721 ext 2091.

New this year will be Cocktails for Cats, featuring feline-themed drinks and an

envelope raffle with chances to win behindthe-scenes tours and Zoo PAL sponsorships of big cats at the Zoo! Additionally, for the first time, the Zoo will be selling a limited number of ZOOtoDO t-shirts at the event.

Each year ZOOtoDO highlights the house-specialties of more than 50 restaurants and caterers and attracts nearly 2,000 guests. The evening of grown-up fun begins at 6 p.m. when guests are greeted with complimentary champagne, train rides around the 5-acre multi-species Africa! exhibit and the first morsels of tasty treats.

Annual River Centre Foundation Recovery Walk to be held The 2018 River Centre Foundation Recovery Walk will be held on Saturday, June 9, at the River Centre Foundation House, 5445 Main St. Join for a day of celebrating recovery and overcoming adversity with a cookout, a speak out, a one mile walk through Harroun Community Park, art

activities and much more. Check-in and day-of registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the Recovery Walk starting at 10 a.m. Hit List Mobile DJ Service will be in attendance again this year and organizers are excited to have the Roth Productions Photo Booth available.

A new day for TARTA is on the horizon.

After a thorough evaluation of its services, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is embracing the opportunity to keep pace with the revitalization of the region.

TARTA has developed the Move Toledo strategic vision that will guide significant enhancements to the future of public transportation in and around Toledo.

The Move Toledo strategic vision was developed specifically to meet the needs of the Toledo region during its era of progress and vibrant revitalization. The vision embraces the changes in the Toledo area and explores how public transportation will play a role as a critical resource for the region’s future.

Over the past several months, TARTA has re-evaluated its services and reimagined what TARTA can be. TARTA studied transit authorities in more than 50 cities to gather current best practices in public transportation and investigated future trends in urban mobility. TARTA also commissioned a public input study to gather the opinions of current riders, non-riders, Toledo residents and suburbanites, TARTA staff, business leaders, and public officials.

“The feedback we received provided an honest assessment of where TARTA is currently and what our community wants and needs from a public transit service,” said Jim Gee, TARTA General Manager. “Some of the comments were difficult to hear, but our stakeholders really challenged us to leave no stone unturned and develop a plan that will meet the future lifestyle needs of our community.”

The result of this research, analysis, and selfreflection is the development of Move Toledo, a strategic vision that focuses on three key areas.

Move Toledo new strategy for TARTA

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Detours suggested for Main Street closing “We have a small window of opportunity to complete repairs on Main Street south of Monroe Street to the bridge,” noted City of Sylvania Department of Public Service Deputy Director Joe Shaw, P.E., P.S. “This work has needed to be done. The storm sewers are very old and are in need of replacement,” he said. “While there is never a good time for this kind of repair work, we have scheduled the work to coincide with the important events in the city.

We could not start before school was out for the summer and we have to work around the Marathon Golf Classic in mid July.”

The scope of the project includes replacing the storm pavement, curbs, sewers, decorative light poles and traffic signals and will be completed in four phases.

Shaw said his department has been in communication with Jim Sautter of Sautter's Food Center, Lea MacLaren of the Wingate Hotel and the Speedway management team about the project. Access to all private drives will be maintained during construction according to Shaw.

Phase one is a 40-day project and began June 4. Traffic will be limited to one-way southbound

on Main Street south of Monroe Street. Northbound traffic on Main Street between Brint Road and Monroe Street will be rerouted to Harroun Road through July 8 while storm sewers are replaced, the northbound lanes and inside southbound lanes will be paved.

“Two-way traffic will resume the week of July 8 to accommodate all of the traffic generated by the Marathon Classic,” Shaw noted.

Phase two will begin on July 9 running through Aug. 8 when work on the outside southbound lane will be completed.

Phase three is scheduled from Aug. 8 through 19 and involves closing the intersection of Main and Monroe streets. Westbound traffic will be rerouted to Harroun Road to Brint Road to Centennial Road. Eastbound traffic will be rerouted south on Centennial Road to Brint Road or Sylvania Avenue.

According to Shaw, phase four will take place from Aug. 20 through Aug. 27. Involves the installation of new traffic signals and the final layer of asphalt, which will be placed during the night allowing traffic to resume normal patterns.

“Everything is time critical and the project must be near completion end of August to minimize school impactsl,” Shaw stated.

The city of Sylvania will contribute about $210,000 toward the $790,000 construction cost. Other financing managed by TMCOG is through the Ohio Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Program

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Andi Erbskorn greets the public with an infectious smile.

Andi Erbskorn came to the Sylvania Historical Village in February 2015 from Sauder Village in Archbold. She brought with her nearly 20 years’ experience in the museum and education field.

The village plays a vital role in preserving local history. Hosting school children from September and through June, it has been an important destination for local students for more than a decade. Erbskorn has been instrumental in building the school programs since she took on her role as executive director and has also created Community Days at the village, now in its second year. These free events are open to the public and will be held this year beginning June 2, and continuing July 7, Aug. 4, and Sept 1 with a different participating partner scheduled for each event. All of the historic buildings will be open for exploring on those days and there are hands-on activities for all ages.

The Heritage Museum is also open the first Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m. for Red Bird Art Walk. Other special events are held throughout the year, and private group tours are available. She also works in tandem with the Sylvania Historical Society, located in the museum, and The Lathrop House, Sylvania’s link to the Underground Railroad. In addition, Erbskorn works closely with many regional partners in history and cultural education and also serves on several national museum boards working with marketing and social media. She lives with her husband Mark in Archbold and is the proud mom of two children. Andi Erbskorn is sure one busy lady!

Sylvania AdVantage, in cooperation with Creative Oxygen, is proud to salute this talented leader who helps bring Sylvania’s history to life in our community.

Visiting Angels receives awards Visiting Angels Director Troy Hendricks said his company was recognized as a Top Workplace for a mid-size business for the second consecutive year. In addition, the company was a finalist in the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Awards and received an A-plus rating from the Home Care Standards Bureau.

According to Hendricks, the Top Workplace Award reflects the response of staff of which 88 percent participated, while the BBB Torch Award for Ethics nomination was from a client. The Home Care Standards Bureau Aplus Certification is granted only to home care agencies that meet and continue to adhere to the HCSB regulatory Board’s stringent code of standards and ethics. Visiting Angels is the only in-home care agency to have earned this rating in the Toledo area.

“Receiving an A-plus rating from the Home Care Standards Bureau is a tremendous asset for our company,” Hendricks said. “That third-party endorsement certainly validates our company and the high standards we have for all of our employees.”

Visiting Angels, which opened in 2007 with a handful of clients and caregivers, has grown to over 100 clients and 112 caregivers who provide a variety of private-pay, non-medical services, helping older adults have a positive experience while remaining independent and in their own homes. Those services include meal preparation, light housekeeping, personal hygiene, medication reminders,

shopping, companionship, and respite care for family caregivers.

“We are dedicated to working with clients and their families to ensure the best possible non-medical homecare. Nothing is better than providing the quality care that allows our loved ones to stay in their own home. We meet with families, healthcare providers and others to develop individualized programs to meet the needs of each client. Our care coordinator also matches a client’s individualized needs with the most suitable caregivers,” Hendricks stated. “At the same time, their adult children are often pulled between taking care of their own children and helping their elderly parent, who may live hours away.”

Company owner Tamara Riggs added, “Building lasting relationships is what Visiting Angels is really all about. Not just providing care, but truly caring. Our caregivers are carefully screened, well-paid, well-trained, insured and bonded. We work with the schedules of our clients to ensure that they are comfortable in their own homes. We also work along with any home health or nursing agency that may be assisting a client with medical concerns.

“Today’s seniors wish to maintain their independence and quality of life as long as possible,” she added. “We also work along with any home health or nursing agency that may be assisting a client with medical concerns.”

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Back, L-R: Jon Riggs, Troy Hendricks and Shelly Beil, front, L-R: Tawne Britton, Holly Meinen, Karen Wills, Wendy Remele-Gray and Sarah Leu, part of the Visiting Angels team, proudly showcase the three awards the company has recently received.

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Awards, promotions, recognitions received

Sally Ravas was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award at the annual ProMedica Philanthropy Awards recently.

The ProMedica Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an individual or group whose unselfish and dedicated service has made a significant difference in the lives of patients, families and community. The candidate inspires others to help ProMedica achieve its Mission.

Ravas has been part of ProMedica Toledo Hospital for more than 20 years, serving in a variety of volunteer roles with the Auxiliary such as President, Border Battle Raffle Chair, Gift Shop volunteer and various board and committee positions. She is also a Toledo Hospital Foundation board member.

The Adoption Program at Humane Ohio marked its one year anniversary on May 24.

The program was started in response to the large population of friendly and adoptable cats and kittens living on the streets in the Toledo area. Humane Ohio staff and volunteers banded together to form a small network of foster homes to care for the cats. Multiple organizations in both Toledo and Ann Arbor, including Pet Supplies Plus and Petco, offer their facilities for adoption events, which are typically held once a week. Since the program’s inauguration one year ago, over 315 cats and kittens have found their new homes and families.

Wingate General Manager Lea MacLaren brought the Best of Wingate by Wyndham Award for the third year in a row to Sylvania following the April Wyndham Global Conference in Las Vegas. The local hotel has earned the prestigious award in 2016, 2017 and 2018. According to MacLaren, the award is based on customer reviews and quality scores.

Awards

Sylvania schools Intervention Specialist Bill Geha received the Alcohol and Other Drug Professional of the Year award and Pat Nowak received the Advocate of the Year award at the fifth annual Lucas County’s Mental Health and Recovery Services Board Recognition Ceremony.

Promotion

Tara Sibert has been promoted to assistant vice president, financial sales manager for the First Federal Bank, 5520 Monroe St. With 14 years of industry experience, Sibert is responsible for overseeing branch sales operations and offering banking solutions to retail and business customers. Sibert is an active member of the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Chamber’s welcoming committee and board of directors.

Safety Recognition

Rudolph Libbe Inc. and GEM Inc., of the Rudolph Libbe Group, have each received a 2017 Thomas J. Reynolds Award for Excellence in Construction Safety and Health from The Association of Union Contractors. Created in 1983, the award recognizes exceptional efforts

by TAUC members to prevent jobsite safety incidents.

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A vacationing Kelly O’Brien volunteers to give her husband and city of Sylvania’s Parks & Forestry Superintendent Patrick a helping hand filling the downtown planters with Zigzag Fishbone Cactus, Mammy Croton and tricolor ginger along with Creeping Jenny, pink Sunpatiens and Emerald Falls and Silver Falls Dichondra.

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Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber rings out a cry as Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee members Bill Sanford, city of Sylvania economic development director, Jennifer Kuns, Lyndsey Stough, Pam Haynam, Mayor Craig Stough, Tara Sibert, Marci Bennett, Lea MacLaren, Alicia Yoxthimer, Crystal Jordan, Michelle Sprott, executive director, Robin Mahle and Katie Cappellini join Inside the Five chef Bill Bartlett, owners Brandon and Katie Fields and their children Trace, Skyler and Nora and Krista and Chris Morris and their daughter Emily and general manager Jon Moorman to cut the ribbon.

“We’re keeping the beer ‘inside the five!’ noted former Miami Dolphins punterturned-brewmaster Brandon Fields. “We’re making the best beer possible for Inside the Five.” His wife and partner Katie Fields explained that to a punter, kicking the ball inside the five means perfection and the ideal name for their new brewery at 5703 N. Main St. “Brandon discovered his passion for brewing after I gave him a beer brewing kit as a birthday gift 10 years ago. He really liked brewing beer,” she remembered. "He is very detail oriented, which is a good trait for the brewing. When he decided to retire as the punter from the Miami Dolphins, we began talking about what we would do next. We realized that we wanted to do something we loved doing. Brewing beer was it. We both like craft brews and the brewery atmosphere," she explained. "We also wanted to do something together and we wanted to come back to Sylvania," she added. “We are so happy to be in downtown Sylvania and look forward to participating in all of the activities here,” she offered.

The Fields were joined by their partner and fellow football player Chris Morris to acquire the Maplewood Marketplace building, the home of the former TREO Restaurant and open the brewery. After nearly a year of renovations, with much of the work done by Fields and Morris, Inside the Five opened on Memorial Day. Head brewmaster Nick Chapko and Fields

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Patrons can view the stainless steel brewing equipment in the brewing room that used to be a private dining/event room as they enter the new facility. “We raised the ceiling and removed the bar opening up this room,” Mrs. Fields noted. “Brandon and Chris installed all of the wood on the walls and they also built the large bar in the dining room in the front of the building. We have opened up the space and have our focus in the main dining room, which overlooks Main Street and Maplewood Avenue.”

Patrons have the choice of seating at hightop or low-top tables, around the handcrafted stainless steel-topped bar or on the outdoor patio.

In addition, the wood floors were refinished throughout and carpeting was removed from the original bar and lounge area exposing a now polished floor. The bathrooms were relocated to the back hall, which leads to the parking lot to the side of the building.

Even the exterior of the building has taken on a new look with its fresh coat of paint.

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Freedom Tax & Accounting Services moves to new offices

Sheer Perfection Hair Studio doubles in size

In just a little over a month, Pam and Michael Kwiatkowski have renovated the adjacent former doll store and doubled the size of her salon, Sheer Perfection Hair Studio, 6381 Monroe St. in River Crossings.

“Recently, four hair stylists had asked me if I had booth rental space available,” she recalled. “My salon was full but there was vacant space next to me. After some thought and discussion with my husband, we saw this as an opportunity to enlarge the salon,”Kwiatkowski explained. “My husband, Michael and I worked to renovate the new space in a very short amount of time. We were able to match the flooring and light fixtures allowing us to continue the same environment throughout the studio.”

“When we redid the original space to open the studio five years ago, we envisioned creating a classy and elegant space and our goal has not changed,” she said. The original studio has six hair styling stations, a shampoo area and drying facilities and a separate room housing two pedicure chairs that can be enclosed for privacy.

Kwiatkowski, a nail technician,had two manicure stations for herself and fellow technician Inna Gorovoy, with whom she has worked for several years. A third manicure station has been added along with seven new hair styling stations, a large workroom and an enlarged break room/

Pam Kwiakowski kitchen thanks to the new space.

Patrons continue to enter in the original entry and are greeted with the offer of fresh coffee and cookies. “I want to have a place where people come in and relax, in an inviting yet luxurious location,” she stated.

According to Kwiatkowski, she and many of the hair stylists have worked together for several years. “We have all been together for years and we have a great family atmosphere with lots of camaraderie,” she offered.

The stylists and nail technicians offer full hair care and nail services. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Nate and Sara Ehmann are happy to relocate their offices to the road side of the building complex, which offers higher visibility along with a more convenient and efficient office configuration.

When this space became available, we were eager to relocate our offices to this space,” noted Nate and Sara Ehmann of Freedom Tax & Accounting Services, 3307 N. HollandSylvania Rd. The Ehmanns started the company and opened a very small office in the same complex five years ago in July, 2013.

They soon outgrew that original location and settled into a large space in the rear of the complex where the business has continued to grow.

“This location is in a newer part of the building and the offices inside of our suite are much more efficiently and conveniently configured,” Sara Ehmann stated. “And we have more windows as well as much better exposure to Holland-Sylvania Road.”

“This is an ideal location for us. We are able to keep our overhead down and pass those savings to our clients,” he added.

“We are able to offer clients a full range of high quality services with integrity and honesty. Sara and I provide regular bookkeeping services, audits, payroll, quarterly tax preparation, 1099s, year-end reports, federal, state and local tax preparation and planning for large and small businesses and for individuals,” Nate Ehmann said. “We also help with business start-ups and reorganizations doing as much or as little as clients need. We are open year-round and are available to answer questions and to help our clients any way we can.”

For the past 11 years, Ehmann has been an enrolled agent, allowing him to deal directly with IRS auditors on behalf of his clients.

“And, we are able to make offerings and compromises to help settle debts for our clients when necessary,” he said.

According to Ehmann, the name, Freedom Tax & Accounting Services is quite symbolic to him. “I come from a family with a military background so freedom is very important.

And, this company is allowing us to free ourselves to offer better solutions for our clients. Freedom also signifies helping clients achieve freedom from tax issues,” he stated.

“Our goal is to help our clients feel comfortable with their finances and to know there is always a solution to a problem,” he promised. “Unlike others, after I prepare taxes for filling, I like to review those returns with clients so they know and understand everything. This helps with tax planning for the next year and often can save my clients money.

“Once again, I want to have open and honest discussions so my clients understand and feel comfortable with every aspect of their tax situation and what we are doing,” he added.

The Ehmanns and their staff are available year-round offering office hours on Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in non-tax season and extensive hours during tax season.

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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream celebrates 15-year milestone in Sylvania “I have the best job in the world. I get to come in every day to make ice cream and meet with customers who are looking forward to a treat,” announced Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream owner Chris Boyd.

“And its hard to believe that I have been doing this for 15 years.”

Boyd and his father, Chip, acquired the first Handel’s franchise in 2003 and opened the 5908 W. Sylvania Ave. location on June 21 of that year. The father and son team opened a second location on Secor Road in 2009. Four years ago, the younger Boyd acquired the Sylvania Avenue location while his father continues to operate the Secor Road store.

“Ice cream has been a big art of our lives,” Boyd remembered. “We used to get ice cream every Sunday after church. And, when we would visit Youngstown, we would always go to Handel’s, the ice cream my dad grew up with.” The father-son business partners took advantage of the opportunity to introduce Handel’s homemade ice creams and yogurts to the Sylvania area market. when they acquired one of the company’s first franchise “Actually, at that time, the company was only awarding franchises to people who lived in Youngstown and who know the product,” Boyd mentioned.

“We use only the highest quality

ingredients and make our ice cream and yogurt in three-gallon batches fresh every day in each store in our Italian ice cream machines, reported to be the best in the world and specifically designed to create Handel’s distinctively smooth and creamy texture,” he said.

Over 75 ice cream flavors are available with up to 48 to 50 different flavors available at any one time. “We have about 40 standard flavors that we have available most of the time and add eight to 10 flavors at different times as seasons dictate,” Boyd noted. “We do introduce a new flavor each month.”

Customers can buy their favorite flavors in hand-packed pints or quarts to take out; in cones or waffle bowls; in sundaes; milk shakes; and malted milk shakes. Customers can also enjoy the traditional Handel’s Pops, a scoop of ice cream dipped in chocolate or the mini Handel Pop on a stick.

In addition, frozen bananas on a stick, ice cream cakes and pies are offered.

When you eat ice cream that has been made that same day or the day before, you can really taste the difference. There is freshness to our ice cream and the lack of preservatives is very noticeable. Our customers really do appreciate these factors and the quality products we make,” Boyd stated.

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L-R: Vice President of Commercial Lines for First Insurance Group Luke Shipp, First Federal Bank Financial Sales Manager Tara Sibert and Executive Vice President, Market Area Executive Joel Jerger present a check for $5,000 to fund local art education programs to Sylvania Community Arts Commission Executive Director Jennifer Archer, third from left. The funds were made possible at the grand opening promotion for First Insurance Group and First Federal Bank in Sylvania. ‘We are passionate about serving our communities beyond just business. With our partnership, we can strengthen the community, proving we truly are better together,’ Sibert noted. The presentation was made at the Sylvania Community Orchestra’s ‘Spring Potpourri’ concert on May 20.

Named one of 50 Best Running Stores in America Dave’s Running Shop has received the prestigious “50 Best Running Stores in America” award for 2018. Every year, Competitor magazine partners with Running Insight trade magazine to identify the 50 Best Running Stores in America. The award is based on retail environment, shoe-fitting, checkout process, community service, customer nominations, secret shoppers and feedback from industry vendors. Dave’s Running Shop is the only northwest Ohio headquartered business to have received this National honor.

“We’re honored to be continually

recognized for our dedication to northwest Ohio since 1973. We’re a family company, and believe our community is family too. We’re grateful to still be a staple in the local business community after 45 years,” said owner, James Mason.

A 45th anniversary customer appreciation celebration will take place on Thursday, July 12 at the Ohio/Michigan 8k, at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania. Everyone is welcome Information on this and other events can be found at runtoledo.com, and sponsored events at davesraces.com.

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Over 80 years ago, engraver Haig Jambazian left Egypt and settled in Massachusetts where he was able to make a new life and realize the American dream. He created what has become CSW Inc., which has evolved from a small manufacturer of metal engraved plates to a multimilliondollar packaging prepress company. In addition to producing tooling for corrugated package printers, CSW also works with brand owners and flexible package and label printers to prepare color-managed artwork, 3D renderings, and packaging mockups.

This third generation family-owned business expanded to Ohio in 2008, and relocated to the Findlay Business Park, 3545 Silica Rd., in 2012. Recently, the company expanded its Sylvania location to occupy 10,000 square feet of space. A ribbon cutting and open house was held on May 17 to

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celebrate the expansion and showcase the company’s new product line, steel rule cutting dies for the production of corrugated boxes. CSW has provided flexographic printing plates for printing on corrugated boxes in its Sylvania location for many years but has expanded its capabilities with the recent installation of a cutting laser and steel rule benders. The Silica Road facility now has the resources to produce high-quality cutting dies, including most specialty dies for the corrugated industry. CSW has already filled three new positions at the plant and expects to hire additional diemakers as the business grows. Currently, 16 skilled workers are on staff at the Silica Road facility.

In addition to the Sylvania facility, CSW is headquartered in Ludlow, Mass., and has a plant in Rochester, N.Y. The company also

has an alliance with Marvaco Group, a European company with seven production offices in Finland and Sweden, which provides global coverage with a holistic suite of premedia services. “Since 1937, we’ve provided marketers and printers with a common language to optimize brand delivery and make packaging more efficient from concept to

cart,� promises CEO Laura Wright, who followed in her father, Richard, and grandfather Haig to lead the company for the past 20 years. “Because we continue to diversify our product and service offerings, invest in R&D and develop our people, CSW has lasted for three generations of family ownership. We’re hoping to keep it going for future generations, too.�

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Samantha Clarke As a nanny during her collegiate years, Samantha Clarke quickly became aware of not only the importance and responsibilities of the profession, but how difficult it can be for parents to find the right person to care for their children. Moving back to the area to complete her education at The University of Toledo, she found a job as a nanny with a family she became quite close with.

Neighbors and family friends of that local family also hired her to help with their children. “I realized that there was a need for trustworthy and reliable childcare here,� she stated. “I also was aware of the time and effort that is involved with finding qualified candidates, interviewing, running background checks, verifying references while maintaining a full work load, caring for a family and a home.�

She created Kid Care + Co., a local nanny placement agency that matches the most qualified nannies with the best families. “Parents who are in need of a nanny can make contact with Kid Care + Co. and let us

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Once a match is made, we pride ourselves on staying in contact with both the families and the nanny to make sure that the match is going smoothly. We are there for ongoing support and continued education,� Clarke said. “ Our goal is to take away the time and stress that many parents face when searching for a reliable and trustworthy nanny.�

Clarke, whose background is in healthcare and marketing, attended Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky., and completed her education at The University of Toledo. “I am from here and am excited to see how much this area is growing. I am happy to be part of that growth,� Clarke offered. “As more young professionals continue to move their families to Toledo, I believe there will be an increased need for high quality child care. My passion for working with children is the driving force behind starting my company. I want to seek out the absolutely best talent when it comes to finding and hiring nannies. I am beyond excited about Kid Care + Co. and look forward to serving families in here.�

Tony Packo’s new Sylvania location opens

Tony Packo’s®new home in Sylvania, 5822 Alexis Rd. is now open to the public. Packo’s has been a part of the Sylvania community for more than 35 years in the former Monroe Street location This “Next Generation Packo’s” blends old and new décor to bring a more updated and modern feel to the restaurant while maintaining the rich Packo history. Emily Bennett, president of Tony Packo’s Toledo, LLC, said she is thrilled to be

able to bring a Next Generation Packo’s to Sylvania and the surrounding areas. “We are proud to be able to serve the community with our freshly updated restaurant, which has the added convenience of a drive thru for our customers who are on–the-go. There is also a patio area for those of our guests who like to enjoy outdoor dining. Both will be nice additions to our Sylvania location.”

Earlier Packo’s held a fundraiser in tandem

with serving friends and family and donated $1,300; all of which all goes to benefit the northwest Ohio chapter of The Salvation Army.

Tony and Rose Packo opened the iconic eatery in 1932 in Toledo’s historic East Side.

With a flair for storytelling and old-word hospitality, they created a special place for locals to get a good meal at a fair price. Word quickly spread about the unique Tony Packo hot dog and soon the Packos had a thriving restaurant serving what has become a Toledo tradition. Mentions of the Packo hot dog by Jamie Farr, “Klinger” on the hit TV series, M*A*S*H, have brought visitors to the restaurant from all over the world.

Adding to the excitement of eating at the Original Packo’s® Front Street restaurant where the weekly performances of the Cake Walkin’ Jass Band. Patrons listened, danced

and followed behind the band as they played “When the Saints Go Marching In” while traveling around the dining room and other areas of the restaurant. This tradition lasted for years and was enjoyed by all who happened to be in the restaurant on band nights.

In 1972, Burt Reynolds began what is now an honored Packo’s tradition of signing a hot dog bun. He came in to enjoy a meal after a performance of “The Rainmaker” and was asked to sign an autograph. He picked up the hot dog bun and signed it! Since that time, celebrities from all walks of life, including U.S. Presidents, actors, musicians, sports figures, astronauts, military personnel and local celebrities have been asked to sign a Packo® bun. The buns are displayed inside all Packo’s locations. There are well over 2,500 buns in the collection.

Tony Packo’s/Bennett Foods General Manager Jason Mandel, President Jimmy Harmon, CEO Emily Bennett, CFO David Priess and Tony Packo are joined by Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber and Roz Carpenter, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and City Council members Sandy Husman, Katie Cappellini and Patrick Richardson, Sylvania Chamber of Commerce Marketing and Recruitment Manager Rachel Neff and WSPD morning talk show host Fred Lefebvre cut the ribbon to celebrate the new location at 5822 W. Alexis Rd.

Sylvanians Help Stamp Out Hunger

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ue for bankking. By helping y me on what matters most – Sylvania Area Family Services dedicated volunteer Cheree Morris receives donations kindly collected by Sylvania postal carriers as part of the 26th annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Drive held on May 12. SAFS is grateful for the many volunteers, residents and mail carriers who helped ‘Stamp Out Hunger.’

L-R: Chelsea Bray, Executive Director Dottie Segur, and Tina Gonzales, all of Sylvania Area Family Services, are thrilled to receive donated food items to help feed the over 8,000 Sylvanians living at or below the Federal Government Poverty Guidelines through the food pantry available at SAFS.

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Dave’s Running Shop honored

Dave’s Running Shop has received the prestigious “50 Best Running Stores in America” award for 2018. Every year, Competitor magazine partners with Running Insight trade magazine to identify the 50 Best Running Stores in America. The award is based on retail environment, shoefitting, checkout process, community service, customer nominations, secret shoppers and feedback from industry vendors. Dave’s Running Shop is the only northwest Ohio-headquartered business to have received this national recognition.

“We’re honored to be continually

recognized for our dedication to northwest Ohio since 1973. We’re a family company, and believe our community is family too.

We’re grateful to still be a staple in the local business community after 45 years,” said owner James Mason.

A 45th anniversary customer appreciation celebration will take place July 12 at the Ohio/Michigan 8k, at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania. Information on this and other Run Toledo events can be found at www.runtoledo.com, and sponsored events at www.davesraces.com.

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Festival Features Polish Fare

Angie Arehart and Angela Syrek man the tent while serving SKI’s Famous Sauerkraut Balls at the Real Polish-American Festival held May 18-20 at the Club 16 Facility in Holland.

Tom Sorosiak, of the Toledo Poznan Alliance, prepares potato pancakes made with ingredients from Srodek’s Campau Quality Sausage Co. in Hamtramck, Mich.

–by Jennifer Ruple

House of Meats Opens in Maumee

Traditions Sauces Wins Excellence Award

Traditions Sauces, manufacturer of regional brand Brickyard Sloppy Joe Sauce, is honored with the Center for Innovative Food Technology Excellence Award. The award, presented on May 22, is in recognition of exceptional achievement in the development of the food company and the contribution to the industry and state of Ohio. L-R: Rebecca A. Singer, president and CEO, CIFT; Paula Ray, small business coordinator, CIFT; Don Hill, Sr.; Jackie Hill; Don Hill, Jr., owner, Traditions Sauces.

Cork and Pork Shorty’s Back Forty 5215 Monroe St. Tuesday, June 12, 6 - 10 p.m.

The annual event is a fundraiser to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio. Tickets are $35 and include barbecue, beer and wine samples and entertainment. rmhccorknpork.ticket.qtego.net

Shoppers explore the new House of Meats in Maumee at the grand opening celebration held May 19. The butcher shop, formerly located inside The Andersons in Maumee, is now a stand-alone store located at 438 Illinois Ave. –by Jennifer Ruple

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Pie Making Class with Vicki Koelsch Farm Homestead 2365 County Road S, Metamora Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn to make cherry/berry pies. Bring pie plate, mixing bowl, pastry blender, fork, rolling pin, pastry board or mat to roll dough out and apron. Cost: $20. All pie ingredients furnished. RSVP to koelschfarmhomestead@gmail.com.

Cooking Class: Unique Pastas and Sauces ICE Restaurant and Bar 405 Madison Ave. Thursday, June 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Tired of marinara and Alfredo? The ICE culinary team will offer some fresh ideas for your favorite pasta. Cost: $50.

To RSVP, call 419-246-3339 or visit icetoledo.com.

Polish Summer Picnic Black Forest Cafe at Oak Shade Grove 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon Friday, June 15, 5 - 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 16, 2 - 11 p.m.

Enjoy ethnic food, music, dancing and family fun.

Hosted by the Toledo Area Polka Society.

Adults $8, Seniors (65+) $6, under 16 free.

WINE TASTINGS Sofo’s Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. Wednesdays, 5 – 7 p.m.

Join your friends for wine tasting and fabulous food samples created by Chef Frankie. Prices vary depending on wines offered. shopsofos.com Garden Harvest Marketplace and Deli 8060 Airport Hwy., Holland 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Wine and beer tastings held the first and third Thursdays of each month. facebook.com/gardenharvestmarketplace Joseph’s Beverage Center 4129 Talmadge Rd., Toledo Thursdays, 6 - 8 p.m.

Each week enjoy a different selection of wines for a nominal fee. For details, call 419-472-1421. josephswinestoretoledooh.com

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Sylvania Farmers Market opens for the season New Faces

Maggie Bauman

BY JENNIFER RUPLE It’s finally here for those of you who have been eagerly waiting for the opening day of the Sylvania Farmers Market. Starting June 5, the market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. each Jennifer Ruple Tuesday afternoon through October 9 and will be held behind the Sylvania Municipal Court building. “We are so pleased to have all of the spaces filled for market season,” said Connie Torrey, director of the Sylvania Farmers Market.

“Many farmers and vendors will be returning, and we have several new faces joining us.”

Throughout the season, visitors will find fresh, locally grown produce and all types of plants from returning farmers – Apples of M.I., Farnsel Farms, Garden Nursery, GLS Produce, Louis Keil and Sons, Stevens Gardens and Turk Family Farms. “We’ll have lots of plants, herbs and hanging baskets early in the season, and then the produce really gets going in July,” said Tim Keil of Louis Keil and Sons.

Familiar Faces

Among those returning is Acorn Hill

Vegan Garbage Salad

Farms with their Angry Goat soaps and lotions made with goat’s milk. They will also offer the opportunity to purchase egg and poultry shares. Dee’s Bees returns with their all-natural honey, Libby Snow is back with her 17 Second Cookies, and Olde Tyme Kettle Korn will be popping big bags to snack on while exploring the market.

Corinne Cassis of Sitto’s Bakery has been busy baking her specialty Lebanese pastries.

She’ll bring plenty of them along with her popular pita chips, hummus and dips each week. Majestic Oak Vineyards returns with a brand-new release just in time for summer – River Rapids Rosé.

The Magical Mystery Shop reappears with a large assortment of tie-dye shirts. Great Lakes Custom Sharpening will take care of your knife sharpening needs, and Posey Jane from Ottawa Lake, Mich. will be back with her beautiful homegrown flowers.

Grumpy’s on the Go returns with Garbage Salads, Hye Rollers, and all your favorites.

Plus, they’ve added a new plant-based menu which includes vegan versions of the Garbage Salad, a pulled “pork” sandwich, a “chicken” taco salad, a kale and quinoa side salad, brownies and chocolate chip cookies. “We started adding vegan specials at the restaurant. They received a strong positive reaction, so we began offering them on the truck,” said Maggie Bauman of Grumpy’s.

Joining in on the fun are Baubles by Bev, offering one-of-a-kind bracelets, earrings, and necklaces; Costco; and Ottawa Lake Heritage Farms with fresh herbs, greens and veggies.

The Pie Lady will offer specialty items including pies, muffins, cookies, cakes and brookies which are half-brownies and halfchocolate chip cookies.

Get ROEHsted began from a passion for fresh-roasted coffee that Lisa and Nate Roehrig gained in 2003 while on their honeymoon in Maui. They will be bringing coffee beans from Africa and South/Central America.

Kyle Baker, owner of Gertie’s Barbecue Sauce, will offer samples of his three secret recipe sauces with boneless chicken breast.

Jars of his Original, Spicy and Holy Smoke, for those who like “just a bit of kick” will be available for purchase at the market.

Rob and Julia Benfield of Benfield Wines, located at the corners of 295 and Shaffer Road in Swanton, will bring samples and bottles of their six varieties: Rural Raspberry, Apple Alyxandria, P’ville Peach, Blissful Blackberry, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

Kyle Baker

NeNe’s Sweets in the pretty pink truck will tempt your sweet tooth with cupcakes, chocolate covered cheesecake bites, cheesecake jars, macarons, oatmeal cream pies, donut holes and soft serve ice cream.

Koral Kardiac Burger

Tim Keil and Tina Comstock The Koral Hamburg food truck will grill up their famous Koral Quarter Pounders.

Pair one with Koral Krinkle Kut fries or beer battered onion rings. For a bigger bite, the Koral Kardiac Burger packs two quarter pound burgers with American cheese, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese sauce, double bacon, mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato, topped with a golden onion ring. If you still have room for dessert, grab a Koral Kupcake decorated to look like a cheeseburger.

2nd Chance Food Truck owner JD Rule makes Food For a Purpose. He employs folks who need a 2nd chance in life, teaches them about the food business, then helps them find a job. Rule’s unique “sandwiches” such as The Fresh Prince (Philly cheesesteak) and the Dog Walker (chili cheese hot dog) are stuffed inside homemade Hungarian Longos bread and deep fried. The Game Changer is just that – bacon and cheese grilled in a tater tot crust. Cha Chings (Onion Rings on Steroids, Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Cheese, and Stuffed Onion Rings) round out the menu.

With this impressive lineup, the 2018 Sylvania Farmers Market looks to have something for everyone. “We also plan to hold theme days and special activities throughout the season for kids and adults to enjoy while shopping,” explained Torrey.

See you at the market!

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Spring Fling held at Tam-O-Shanter

Area Office on Aging board President Bill Harris and Executive Director Billie Johnson meet with Blade representative Ron Snyder. The Blade was a sponsor of the event held May 15.

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Toledo Police Citizen Patrol Cara Enedics and Pamela Sullivan talk with Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber and Sylvania Township Citizens Patrol volunteer Joanne Kuns.

Gretchen Black and Elisha Hearn of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library give literature to Roberta Hordak.

Carrie Bulick talks with Laura Rieger about Silver Sneakers program.

Daniel Hunt of TARTA offers Melissa Patterson a schedule.

Mark Henderson of Walker Funeral Homes outlines advantages of pre need planning with Fabian Zielinski.

Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez talks to Janet Collins about her senior programs.

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Congratulations Class of 2018! ude a L m Cu a m m SV Su Southview graduating seniors Austin Andry, Onileola Arowolo, Cassandra Arvay, Aexa Bader, Jacob C. Bader, Margaret Bohmer, Jack Bucher, Savannah Carmona, Jerry Chen, Jacob Connolly, Samuel Curran, Sydnie Davis, Justin Falor, Michael Fong, Autumn Fritz, Freeman Goa, Emma Gerken, Arukshita Goel, Matthew Gossett, Felix Griffin, Sarah Gulick, Catherine Ide, Sara R. Jurkiewicz, Robert Kondalski, Nina Koyilla, Asher Kripke, Peter Laberdee, Khalan Le, Alexa Levison, Marwin Li, Ian Mahoney, Alexander Martin, Emma Miller, Rawan Moussa, Meghan Nash, Sung Ho (Sean) Park, Megha Patel, Kotone Pax, Michael Petrovski, Jude Platz, Jazele Rabbani, Michael Ragusa, Shiloh Reynolds, Elizabeth Roka, Benjamin Rosen, Elizabeth Ryutov, Olivia Schenkenberger, Alexander Serpen, Savanah Sewell-Conley, Aidan Sorensen, Benjamin Taylor, Jordan Topoleski, Alexander Truman, Dylan Truong, Edward Walsh, Alisa Warton, Killian Welsch, Joseph Wittscheck and Lark Yan have accumulated a grade point average of 4.0 or better.

de u a L Cu m a m m u S V N Northview graduating seniors Sarah Adya, Andrea Almeida Rodriguez,Katrina Arndt, Jude Baroudi, Teagan Benedict, Margaret Breitigam, Madison Brixey, Elisabetta Carazzai, Erin Chambers, Erika Chen, Simon Cole, Lily Conway, Lucy Creech, Mitali Dalwalla, Ian Donahue, Daniel Draheim, Elizabeth Due, Donya Esterson, Aaron Federman, Nora Gera Marisa Gill, Samuel Goecke, Alyssa Grega, Meghan Hanley, Hannah Haviland, Tatum Huling, Dane Hullibarger, Emily Jamieson, Spencer Johnson, Zahraa Kashen, Osama Khrawesh, Jenna Kill, Ram Kodali, Reece Lazar, Allison Leamy, Mary Matrisciano, Delaney McGranahan, Kathryn Mertens, Sarah Muir, David Mulligan III, Adam Murphy, Alyson O'Lenic, Joseph Okeke, Natalie Olrich, Karen Pan, Camryn Pillar, Jacob Pizza, Maxwell Qian, Christina Regan, Charles Richmond III, Andrew Riggs, Scott Ross, Casey Ruckman, Riley Runnells, Cooper Sadowski, Mia Spallino, Sarah Szewczykowski, Kayla Thielen, Gabriel Weston and Gabriel Winiarski have accumulated a grade point average of 4.0 or better.

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St. Ursula Academy names top students

SUA Valedictorian Pinya Pipatjarasgit St. Ursula Academy has named Pinya Pipatjarasgit as its Class of 2018 Valedictorian and Kaitlyn Karban as its Salutatorian. Both students are Sylvania residents.

Pipatjarasgit completed the AP Capstone program at SUA, was president of the National Honor Society chapter, sang in the Bella Voce choir, represented SUA as a Student Ambassador and was a co-leader of the Photography Club. She also played varsity golf for four years. In the fall, Pipatjarasgit will attend Brown University, where she will

SUA Salutatorian Kaitlyn Karban play golf for the Bears. She is the daughter of Tommy and Annie Pipatjarasgit.

Karban was a member of the varsity soccer team and was involved in Student Council, Spirit Squad, Ski Club, Middle Eastern Culture Club and Campus Ministry while at SUA. She also represented SUA as a Student Ambassador. Karban will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall to study in the Ross School of Business. She is the daughter of Russ and Amny Karban.

St. John’s Jesuit announces awards

NV Musicians of the Week

Camryn Pillar has been an outstanding member of the Wildcat Band throughout her high school years. As a leader in the clarinet section as well as in the entire band, she has proven to be a valuable part of the Wildcat Band organization. Camryn has been a member of the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and has participated in numerous regional honors bands and OMEA festival events. Camryn is also actively involved in National Honors Society, Link, Student Government, and Principal’s Advisory Committee.

Camryn is the daughter of Merri Pillar and Jim Pillar.

LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS

Michael Theis Robert Kelly Conor Smenner The faculty and staff of St. John’s Jesuit High of the Diocese of Toledo to an outstanding School and Academy named area recipients of senior who through example, service, and Senior Awards of the Class of 2018: leadership has been notable in living out the The St. John Berchmans Award is given to a Christian commitment. It is an honor that is student by the vote of his classmates as central to what is means to be a graduate of St. outstanding senior. In addition to general John’s Jesuit High School. This year’s recipient excellence, academic achievement, cois Robert Kelly, a member of St. Joseph Parish, curricular involvement, leadership, and social resides in Sylvania, Ohio. awareness, he embodies the Christian ideals The JSEA Award is presented to the senior modeled by the patron of the school, St. John who most closely resembles the following ideal: Berchmans of the Society of Jesus. This year’s A well-rounded person who is intellectually recipient is Michael Theis, a member of St. competent, open to growth, religious, loving, Joseph Parish, resides in Sylvania. and committed to doing justice in generous The Bishop’s Cross is awarded by the Bishop service to the People of God. This year’s recipient is Conor Smenner, a resident of Sylvania Township.

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A year ago, I was trying to figure out how I was going to tackle all my summer homework and my two jobs while still being able to make the most of my summer with friends and family. Now as a recent high school grad, LIBBY STUPICA without a lick of homework in sight, I’m brainstorming all the ways I can take advantage of little to no obligations this summer. I’ll be able to enjoy my jobs more without the constant looming thought of the online government class waiting for me when I get home. I know many of my friends are looking forward to a wide open summer filled with grad parties and beautiful days at the park. With my own list that I’m ready to tackle, I decided to ask my friends what activities are on THEIR summer bucket list! The following is a compilation of their responses.

“Visit all the Toledo Metroparks! Visit the 577, Botanical Gardens, and more!” -Morgan “I want to take another trip down to Cuyahoga Valley National Park this summer! I went in the fall and it was amazing and I would love to see it in another season and have more time to explore different areas of the park.”

-Claire “I want to have picnics with my pals!”

-Caroline “Visit all local coffee shops in Toledo!” -Zoe “This summer I want to explore as many parks as possible!” -Alana “I want to go to Hocking Hills or somewhere with my friends and spend a weekend there! Also, I want to go to lots of concerts and music festivals!” -Jyothika “Visit all the Metroparks in Toledo!” -Jami “Go to the beach with my friends!” -Hannah “Be able to run 5 miles by the end of the summer!” -Ahniya

Musab Ozbakir has been a member of the NV band program all four years of high school.

Musab was principal bassoonist of the top band, Wind Ensemble.

During his time at Northview, Musab has been a member of the Northview Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, and has performed in numerous collegiate and OMEA honors groups and festivals throughout the region. Musab is the son of Nazim and Figen Ozbakir.

“Catching up on all the books I didn’t have time to read during the school year! I’m also super excited to visit Lebanon to see all my family.” -Leen

Speech Winner

Auxiliary president Susan Kanwal introduces Notre Dame Academy's Ada Ogbonna.

Sylvania resident and Notre Dame Academy junior, Ada Ogbonna, won the 2018 ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary speech contest, the third year in a row she has placed at the top. Each year the Flower Hospital Auxiliary gives high school students a prompt for writing a speech around a current health issue. This year's prompt was to speak about kids and contact sports. In 2017, Ogbonna won second place and in 2016 she was awarded first place. As the first place winner Ogbonna was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. She gave her speech at the May 23 meeting of the Auxiliary held at the Highland Meadows Country Club.

–by Mary Helen Darah

Sylvan Students Go Out to the Ballgame

Sylvan students Max and Reese Brennan get some tips from Muddy the Mud Hen before they threw out the first pitch at the May 8 game.

Sylvan students, staff and parents enjoy the festivities at the Mud Hens game for elementary schools.

College scholarships awarded

Maplewood Girl Scouts Pick Up Litter

Troop 10018, fourth grade troop at Maplewood, collected over a dozen grocery bags full of litter from the Harroun Community Park, particularly in the area behind the Root building, along the river and marsh-like areas at the entrance of the park. Many of the girls had not been to that park before, and were in awe of the River Walk. L-R: Sarah Jane Stanley, Alina Campeau, Hailey Podolka, Eden Foster, Reagan Weaver, Olivia Dorris, Olivia Wysocki, Alexi Keane and Lauren Yerkes.

Troop 11009, fifth grade troop at Maplewood, organize a litter pick-up along Monroe Street, between Maplewood Elementary and Erie Street in early Aprill and collected approximately five large commercial-size garbage bags of litter from the side of the road and down towards the river.

L-R: Liliana Simmons, Cordelia, Ava Yant, Bria Matney, Lillie Schalow, Hannah Hill, Audrey Watson, Cassie Daggett, Izzabelle Barnosky and Ava Weaver.

Mercy Health awards bicycle helmets to coloring contest winners L-R: Conor Smenner, Corinne Fischer, Tony Schweinhagen and Nicholas Gulch receive scholarships.

The Ability Center collaborates with the Auxiliary to The Ability Center of Greater Toledo to provide college scholarships to youth in the community living with disabilities.

“Through my volunteer work and future career, I aspire to provide others with the same creative problem solving, hope, and encouragement that I received, and raise more awareness for movement disorders of all types,” said recipient Corinne Fischer. A Southview graduate, she plans to attend Gannon University in Erie, Penn. to study occupational therapy.

Claire’s Day Winners

Brad Rubini, center, Sylvania School Board member Shannon Szyperski, back left, and Sylvan Principal Julie Gault, back right, congratulate Sylvan Claire's Day award winners Max Brennan and Gabe White.

Sylvania resident and scholarship recipient Noma Aguebor is currently at The University of Toledo in her last year of earning a BS in Nursing.

Additional recipients include Conor Smenner, a St. John’s Jesuit graduate attending Bowling Green State University; Tony Schweinhagen graduating from New Horizons Academy in Wauseon attending Westminster College in Pennsylvania and Nicholas Gulch, a Whitmer High School graduate attending Owens Community College.

Mercy Health – Children’s Hospital’s Trauma Program, in coordination with the Safe Kids Greater Toledo Coalition, recently joined efforts to congratulate winners of the Mercy Health Bicycle Safety Poster Contest.

Throughout the school year, kindergarteners from 35 area schools engaged in the poster contest and participated in a bicycle safety program. The program encouraged proper operation of a bicycle, along with the importance of wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet.

One poster from each class was selected as a winner, with students and their families receiving an invitation to an awards ceremony hosted at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center.

Winners from the Sylvania area include from Maplewood Elementary, Kassidy Lehren, Isabella Stahl and Ava Wheeler; St. Joseph Elementary, Addisyn Gilmore and Henry Wolfe; Sylvan Elementary, Brielle Vargas.

College news

Sylvania area students Michael Daigneault, Masters of Communication, Andrea Henderson, Nursing, Jennifer Peer, Social Work, and Timothy Van Simaeys, Organizational Management, graduated from Spring Arbor University.

Dean’s List

Sylvanian Kimberly Brothag was named to the spring Dean’s List at Northwest State Community College.

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NV Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Melissa and John Clark and son Logan and her father, Jim Ball, congratulate their son Brandon, a Northview senior, who will attend the University of Providence in Montana and play hockey.

Cheryl Phalen, left, and Northview volleyball coach Chad Rutkowski, right, look on as Phalen’s daughter Rachael signs her letter of intent to play volleyball at the University of Charleston in West Virginia.

SV Lacrosse Athlete Commits to Lourdes

Kyle Schiel recently committed to Lourdes University to continue his academic and athletic pursuits. He will major in business and be a member of the lacrosse team.

Sylvanians Mark Signing

Four Sylvania residents completed their signings from St. Francis. Joshua Snyder attending Capital University in Columbus will compete in lacrosse; Caleb Meister attending Siena Heights in Adrian will compete in football; Liam Moyer attending Cleveland State University will compete in lacrosse; Aaron White commits to the Surrey Eagles of the BCHL and will compete in the sport of hockey.

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Senior Emma Gerken is a fouryear letter winner on the SV softball team. Emma is currently the leading hitter in the NLL, batting an impressive .556. Coach Ken Campradt added, “I know I can count on Emma to give her best no matter where she plays.

She was a team leader throughout the off-season, and has improved her game in every statistical category this year. She also moved from 1st base to 3rd base this year and has not missed a beat as she is one of our top defensive players.” Emma has a 4.12 GPA and will study Biology on a pre-dental track at the University of Toledo in the fall.

Jacob Connolly is a co-captain of the Southview tennis team. Jacob is 9-4 overall and 5-1 in the NLL. He is also a four-year letter winner.

As captain, he has been invaluable to the coaching staff, helping out with volunteer conditioning, warm-ups, and running the team group chat.

Head coach AJ Szozda added, “Jake has been a pleasure to work with the last four years. He is hard working, responsible, and has the foundation to be successful in whatever he pursues in the future.” Jacob plans on attending the University of Toledo where will major in BioEngineering on a Pre-Med track.

New SV basketball coach named

Mike Bretelson Mike Bretelson has been recommended as the head men’s basketball coach, pending Sylvania Schools Board of Education approval. He is a graduate of Dayton Stebbins High School and Bowling Green State University. He has been on the Southview basketball staff for six seasons.

Most recently Bretelson served as the varsity assistant coach to former head coach Stan Joplin. He also coached under former SV head coaches Marc Jump and Bruce Smith.

Bretelson has a great sense of familiarity of the Southview basketball program is looking forward to building on the team’s recent success.

“Southview High School is extremely excited to have Coach Bretelson as our new men’s basketball coach. Mike brings a tremendous wealth of basketball knowledge and experience to our basketball program.

He will be an incredible role model to our student-athletes both on and off the court,” states Jim Huss, athletic director for Southview High School.

Bretelson teaches physical education at Whiteford Elementary in Sylvania. He and his wife, Emily Everly, have a daughter Stella, who is 1 years old.

Special Olympics Held at Southview

Special Olympics Emcee Chrys Peterson, left, and Sylvania Schools Superintendent Adam Fineske, third from left, welcome Special Olympics Region 4 Directors Randy Barnes and Kelly Watson to the Cougar stadium for the annual games on May 12.

Northview Athletes Named

McCord Road Christian Church Children’s Ministry volunteers Becky and Elli Rydman, Emily Peiffer and her mother, Michelle, and Kurt Masserant and his children Kolby and Stepan help out at the Special Olympics games.

Junior Captain Anish Karnani has been a member of the Varsity Tennis Team the past three (3) years at Northview and has played #1 singles all 3 seasons.

He is currently 13-3 in singles matches for the Wildcats and finished 2nd in the Northern Lakes League Championships at 1st singles. Anish helped the Wildcats win their own Northview Doubles Tournament this past weekend. A leader on and off the court, he is also a member of the National Honor Society, Speech and Debate Team and the NV Science Olympiad Team.

Thomas Hosler will earn his third varsity letter this spring as a member of the Wildcat Track and Field Team. He has made great strides this spring as a senior. At the Findlay Cooper Tire Invite, Thomas captured the Discus Throw with a score of 141’11”. The following week he had a personal best at the NLL Championships, with a throw of 147’0” capturing the league title.

Thomas went on to take 2nd in the District Meet last weekend at St. Francis High School qualifying him to the Regional meet at Amherst Steele High School.

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Children’s charities benefit from Marathon Classic The 2018 Marathon Classic Presented by Owens Corning and O-I returns to Highland Meadows Golf Club from July 9 through July 15. Since 1984, the tournament has generated funds and donated over $10.3M to 170 local children’s charities in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

Two charities that are core recipients from the event’s proceeds each year are the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund administered by the Toledo Community Foundation.

In 1995 the Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund created yet another way to support the youth of the Toledo region. Each year since its inception, area high school seniors have received scholarships toward their college education. The $3,000 scholarship is renewable for up to an additional three years. In order to renew the scholarship, the recipient must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 and have financial need. For more information about this scholarship, call the Toledo Community Foundation at 419-241-5049, or visit www.toledocf.org.

The 2018 children’’s charities include: • Awakening Minds Art, founded in 2009, is a nonprofit that provides therapeutic, educational and developmental programs to all age and all abilities.

• Baby University, which educates and strengthens urban families by fun and engaging parenting workshops where parenting best practices are discussed and shared.

• Bittersweet, Inc., which for 35 years has been successfully serving and offering unique supports to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders across three agricultural locations in Ohio.

• Family House is the second largest

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• Historic South Initiative, neighborhood revitalization in the Old South End. • The Leader in Me partners with schools to implement key paradigms and practices through professional development, coaching and resources to build confidence of leadership in self, and then of others.

• Leading Families Home helps transition from homelessness to permanent housing and independence since 1921.

• Lucas County CASA (Court Appointed

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• Mercy Health-Children’s Hospitals who extends the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of communities, with an emphasis on neighbors who are poor and under-served.

• Mobile Meals of Toledo’s Weekender Program™ provides food to children at six Toledo area schools who would otherwise get inadequate nourishment over the weekend.

Sandy Yeager, PJ Schaefer, Terry Bowles and Kathy Tashima tell ‘Ronald McDonald’ about their golf group and the shepherd’s pies they made at the Ronald McDonald House.

• RallyCap Sports creates positive sports environments fostering social integration, healthy living, and greater self-confidence for children and young adults with special needs.

• Read for Literacy provides reader friends to children and tutors to adults to increase their reading, writing and conversation skills.

• The Clubhouse Reading Center is the only provider of free reading tutoring in Hancock County.

• US Together, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) mutual assistance agency founded in 2003 as a response to the needs of refugees and immigrants in central Ohio.

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Lourdes offers first doctoral program Lourdes University President, Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., and College of Nursing Dean, Hollis Hamilton, DNP, RN, recently announced the establishment of the institution’s first professional doctoral program - the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Leadership for Population of Health. The program is designed for post master’s prepared RNs and is delivered 100 percent online.

The Lourdes DNP Program is distinctive because each student defines his or her population of health in which to study and develop expertise. The 30-35 credit hour program can be completed in as few as two years with project, clinical and course work running concurrently. The online DNP courses are designed to help each student meet The American Association of Colleges of Nursing DNP essentials.

“The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing as the highest level of preparation for clinical nursing. The Lourdes DNP program embraces an online

format of core content, allowing students to complete the requirements for a DNP with relative ease and on their own schedule from a remote location,” offered Dr. Heidi Shank, Director of the Lourdes DNP Program.

“The Lourdes Nursing bachelor and master’s degree programs focus on the holistic development of nurses with particular emphasis placed on the spiritual, psychosocial and physical health of persons.

This holds true with our DNP program.

Lourdes nursing graduates are prepared to offer the highest level of client care at the bedside, in critical care situations, and in all health care settings,” said Nursing Dean Dr. Hamilton.

The University received approval for the DNP Program from the Higher Learning Commission. The inaugural class is scheduled to begin in August 2018. For more information, visit www.Lourdes.edu/DNP or contact a Lourdes Graduate Studies Admissions Counselor at 419-824-3517 or gradadmit@lourdes.edu.

Lourdes University President Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek and Dr. Luann Brodbeck, dean of the College of Business & Leadership, announced the institution’s latest fully online program, the master of business administration. The first class is scheduled to begin in August, 2018.

A 36 credit hour program, the Lourdes Online MBA program has 12 courses that are completed over two years. The program empowers students to be ethics-driven leaders in an ever-changing global society. The online format accommodates students’ busy schedules.

In May, Lourdes University received approval to deliver the MBA Program in a totally online format from the Higher Learning Commission. The Lourdes University Master of Business Administration program holds specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). more information, visit For www.Lourdes.edu/MBAonline or contact a Lourdes Graduate Studies admissions counselor at gradadmit@lourdes.edu or 419824-3517.

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L-R: Director of the Lourdes DNP Program, Heidi Shank, DNP, Lourdes University President, Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., and College of Nursing Dean, Hollis Hamilton, DNP, RN, announce the new program recently.

Lifelong Learning announces summer classes

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program will offer the summer classes.

Unless otherwise stated, the classes are held at various Lourdes University classroom locations, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania.

Introduction to Beading with instructor Anita Tristan Tuesday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $32 members; $44 nonmembers. Learn the fundamentals of basic beading.

Abraham Lincoln: Wartime President with instructor Dr. Dwayne Beggs Tuesdays, June 12, 19, 26, July 10, from 1 to 2 p.m. Cost: $30 members; $42 nonmembers.

Supervolcanoes with instructor Dr. Laura Megeath Thursday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $17 members; $27 nonmembers Dishing About Cooking Shows with instructor Mary Bilyeu Thursday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $17 members;

$27 nonmembers Take a Closer Look: Soulsnorkeling Contemplative Photography with instructor Sheila Otto Fridays, June 22, 29 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Cost: $36 members; $48 nonmembers Rx for Laughter with instructor Barbara Mauter June 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $17 members; $29 nonmembers How Healthy is Your Family Tree with instructor: Kathryn R. Lee June 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $17 members; $29 nonmembers.

To review the entire list of Lifelong Learning Summer 2018 classes, visit www.lourdes.edu/lifelong or email lifelong@lourdes.edu To register, call 419824-3707. Registration may be made by credit card or check. Checks should be made payable to Lourdes University and mailed to: Lourdes University Lifelong Learning, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania OH 43560.

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Stars, Stripes & Smiles Aids Vets

Annalacia Reyes and Mary Karina Dostie, DDS, take care of a veteran during the event on May 12.

Keshia Andrek assists Rick Hires, DDS, who hosts the ninth annual event offering free dental care to veterans.

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Toledo Choral Society to honor Art Tatum at benefit concert The Toledo Choral Society will be featuring ‘Celebration for Art Tatum’ by University of Toledo professor Dr. David Jex at its ‘Tributes’ concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, at the University of Toledo.

‘Celebration for Art Tatum’ is a suite of five expressive movements, each based on Langston Hughes poetry. It starts with the question ‘Can you love an eagle, tame or wild,’ urges listeners to ‘Bring me all of your dreams’ and concludes with a rollicking ‘Fantasy in purple.’ During the concert, the innovative jazz spirit of Art Tatum will be honored by worldrenowned guest pianist Alvin Waddles, a Detroit native. Also being features is traditional American folk songs and gospel music.

Proceeds of this concert will benefit the Bernard Sanchez Memorial Scholarship at the University of Toledo. A beloved professor and performer, Bernie made an impact on the Toledo musical community for over 50 years.

The concert will be held in Doermann Theater, at 2801 W. Bancroft. Tickets are $20 each and are available from any Choral Society member or by visiting www.ToledoChoralSociety.org. If you wish to contribute to this scholarship, contact the University of Toledo Foundation at 419-530-7730 or www.utfoundation.org and indicate that you would like to contribute to the Bernard Sanchez Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Toledo Choral Society is a nonprofit aimed at contributing to the musical community of Toledo through the performance of significant choral works. TCS is Toledo’s oldest continuously performing musical organization, with its 100th Anniversary Celebration to be held during the

About the musical director

2019-2020 concert season.

Richard Napierala is a life-long Northwest Ohio resident living in Monclova, Ohio. He holds a Bachelor of Education and Master’s in Music Performance from the University of Toledo.

In 2012, Rick became the fourth musical director of the Toledo Choral Society. Under his leadership, the Choral Society has performed works such as Faure’s Requiem, Mozart’s Missa Brevis in C, John Rutter’s Gloria, Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass, Haydn’s Creation, Handel’s Messiah, and many other choral works found in the professional repertoire. Rick has been actively engaged in the membership and musical growth of the Society through collaborative efforts with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, the University of Findlay Concert Chorale, and the Alma Drum and Dance Experience. Additionally, he has engaged the ensemble in the commissioning of a large choral work, which will commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the Toledo Choral Society in 2019. These efforts have allowed traditional and non-traditional audiences to be exposed to the beauty and excitement of contemporary choral music.

Beginner Tai Chi classes

Beginner Taoist Tai Chi classes will take place at the Elks Lodge #53, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. on Monday, July 2, 67:30 p.m., on Tuesday July 3, 1-2:30 p.m. and on Thursday Aug. 2, 1 – 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit toledo.ohio.usa.taoist.org or call 419-537-0131.

Symphony League presents funds at closing luncheon

Randi Dier, left, liaison with the Toledo Symphony offices, chats with Beverly Zielinski, right, at the Symphony League closing luncheon at Belmont Country Club.

Pianist Jeanene Pifer entertains the Symphony League members and guests during the luncheon.

Members Barbara Baumgartner, left, and Kathy Scheer, incoming president of the Toledo Symphony League, right, chat at the annual Symphony League event.

Members Pam Shaffner, left, and Ann Leider, right, enjoy the TSL closing luncheon.

Past Symphony League President Barbara Brown, left, talks summer plans with Shelli Jacobs, center, and Maria Karmol, right.

Outgoing President Cathy Fifer, left, delights Randi Dier, right, with the multiple checks. This year the League raised and granted $30,000 to the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.

Toledo Symphony orchestra cellist Damon Coleman, left, accepts his summer study grant check from chair Marcia Hellman.

Susan Lang, League treasurer, left, enjoys the festivities with outgoing League President Cathy Fifer, right.

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Everybody Polkas at Polish Fest

Fred LeFebvre takes a turn with his dance partner Devon Hays of Mini Motions Dance Center and her mother, Sue Hays, is doing the polka with Tom Wisniewski at the Real Polish-American Festival.

Jack Sparagowski, president of PACT (Polish American Community of Toledo), checks on the preparations at the inaugural Real Polish-American Festival held May 18-20 in Holland.

Mayberry Days Art and Craft Festival

The Mayberry Business Association has big goals for its upcoming festival. On Thursday, June 28, it has planned a night of family fun as Personal Eyecare will host a Laurel’s Princess Party, face painting and games on the grounds. On Friday, June 29, the evening will features music/bar night in the complex.

Saturday, June 30, brings the Mayberry Art and Craft festival. It will also be honoring local vets, police, and firefighters with Heroes Day. The art festival continues on Sunday, July 1, but will also feature local pet-related businesses and the Mayberry

Square Mutt Strut. The Festival will be on the grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each of those days.

Monday, July 2, is the Mayberry Square Dream Cruise, a summer car cruise.

Finally, on Tuesday, July 3, there will be a the Star Spangled Celebration Fireworks at 10 p.m.

Those wishing to show their art at the Festival can download the online artist and vendor applications at form.jotform.com/.

Visit the Facebook event page at facebook.com/shoppesofmayberrysquare/.

Father’s Day concert planned

Join the choral group whateverandeveramen., on Sunday, June 17 at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Toledo for a concert celebrating Fathers Day. The 3 p.m. concert will be conducted by Dr. Brad Pierson, Director of Choral Activities, University of Toledo. Founded in 2014, w&ea. performs regularly at events in Toledo as well as Seattle and Las Vegas. Singers in the concert include area students and professionals. They encourage guests to make plans to enjoy Downtown Toledo before and after the concert.

The concert will feature “A Father� by Sylvania-based composer Kevin Foster, who

will also sing and play piano for the event.

The central piece of the concert is “Songs of Fatherhood,� a five-song-cycle composed by David V. Montoya, commissioned and premiered by w&ea. in 2014. A full list of their repertoire is available on the group’s website or on their Facebook page.

In lieu of traditional concert programs, guests will be given an 11x17 poster featuring artwork created specifically to pair with the music. Children will be provided crayons, making this a truly family-friendly event.

Tickets are $10 with kids under 12 free and they are available via Brown Paper Tickets: songsoffatherhood.brownpapertickets.com.

Midwest Entertainment Consultants presents 1964 The Tribute‌ the #1 Beatles Show in the World. Tickets available at etix.com by phone 419-381-8851 at Stranahan Theater Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m.

According to Rolling Stone, The Tribute is “The best Beatles tribute band on earth ‌.â€?

The act that sold out Carnegie Hall has delighted fans around the world is now coming to Sylvania Ohio’s Centennial Terrace as a fan and family friendly concert event.

For over two decades 1964 The Tribute has been playing to sold out venues all over the world and now returns to the newly restored

Centennial Terrace. Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney, Mark Benson portraying John Lennon, Tom Work as quiet Beatle George Harrison and Bobby Potter behind the Ludwig Drums as Ringo Starr.

Critically acclaimed as “The #1 Beatles Show In The World!� the title is well deserved as every detail from the Beatles early years are captured from the haircut, suits, vintage instruments, and the ultra clear Beatle harmonies to the stage banter between the four lads as they capture the hearts and souls of every audience member.

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Christ Child Society installs officers

Former Christ Child Society board members Linda Justen, Jan Purinton and Karen Smith congratulate the newly installed board at the spring luncheon.

L-R: Randi Monaghan, Cheryl Conrad, Jane Larsen, Dee Dillon, Anne Marie Blank, Mary Ellen Bernardo, Mary Ann Boesel, Pat Lees, Laura Mitchell, Holly Schmidbauer and Candi Sturtz are the newly installed board members.

L-R: Terri Geracci and her mother, Cecile Bennett, talk with Carol Esplin at the installation luncheon on May 17 at Stone Oak Country Club.

Carol Hanrahan and Darlene Johnson are looking forward to checking out the silent auction table.

Fashion and Flowers Bloom

L-R: Richard Leonard, auctioneer, event chairs Pat Hilfinger and Barbara Baumgartner, Diane Tankoos, Lynn Masters, executive director of ProMedica Flower Hospital Foundation, and Susan Kanwal, president of the Flower Hospital Auxiliary, present a check to the Flower Hospital Foundation for $20,000 that will benefit the Goerlich Center.

L-R: Tracy Boice and Lisa Rozanski, visit with Dana Devers, who shared the story of her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, at the event held at Highland Meadows Country Club.

L-R: Theresa Andrews, Terri Barricklow and Bonnie Wrobel model fashions from Ragazza at the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary Garden Party and Fashion Show, on May 23.

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Shaken or Stirred?

Sarah and Brian Best decide on ‘shaken or stirred’ at the event presented by the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary.

PJ Schaefer and Joan Tobias enjoy the event that included a Wine Grab, chaired by Michael Sordyl, casino games and a chef auction.

Kara Zawisza, Terri Barricklow, Carol Fadell and Bonnie Toth try their luck at the game tables at the event held on May 15.

Barbara Baumgartner and Sandra and Darrell Wachowiak visit during the event held at Inverness Club, which benefited the Goerlich Center.

Festirama a Hit Despite the Weather

Event chairman Mark Forgach and committee members Tom Koesters, Jeff Forgach, Suzy Nowak, Harold Cook and Dave Koenig have fun working together to organize the annual event.

Festirama co-chairs Elaine Dickendasher and Mark Forgach are all smiles during the setup for the annual spring carnival featuring entertainment, raffles, children’s games, a market and a barbecue chicken dinner.

Gracie Lukasik and Ella Deaton take a ride at the St. Joseph Parish 'Festirama,' held May 18-20, at St. Joseph Parish, in Sylvania.

Sarah Best and daughter Brynn enjoy the festivities that included rides, balloons, raffles, a silent auction and, of course, their famous chicken dinner.

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Sylvania Remembers Those Who Serve!

Jim Scheib, Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, retired, shows his respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

L-R: Jim Overy, Deneen Parker, Bob Baker, Larry Barnett and Roy Hernandez, of the Marine Corps League, Lou Diamond Detachment, Toledo, participate in the service held at Toledo Memorial Park on May 28.

Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 American Legion Post Color Guard Dean Boyers, Joe Cafferty, Joe Navarre and John Nye are part of the ceremony.

President/CEO at Toledo Memorial Park Jeff Clegg and Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough prepare to speak at the service honoring veterans including the 14,000 buried at TMP.

Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 American Legion Post Commander Joe Cafferty tosses the wreath of poppies into the Ten Mile Creek in remembrance of the fallen.

Post Commander Joe Cafferty offers a salute as members of the Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 American Legion Post fire a 21-gun salute on the Main Street bridge.

Jamie and Abigail Mundwiler are in the patriotic spirit at the event held before the Memorial Day Parade.

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Sylvania’s annual Memorial Day Parade

Kelsey and Tom Wulf and their daughters Emery and Noelle find an ideal parade watching site.

Abby and Kyle Schwartz and their sons Logan and Jacob make their way to a prime viewing spot.

Tristan Stoker, Cindy Pierce and Zachary McIntyre enjoy big cups of refreshments as they wait for the parade to pass by.

Mayor Craig Stough and City Council President Mary Westphal stand tall leading the parade.

Tony and Linda Burnett took time out from celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary to watch the parade.

Kim Bradshaw and her children Emma Kaiden and Connor are prepared to stay cool while they watch the parade.

Debbie Schafer and her grandchildren Millie and Luke are dressed in red, white and blue.

Levi and Brooks Klima enjoy some brotherly tussling while waiting for the parade.

Harry Harmon waits to wave his flag.

Elli and Cody Rydman pick out a great spot to view the parade.

Evelyn and Lydia Merricle show their patriotism on Memorial Day.

River and Grayson Cippiti wave their flags as the parade passs by.

The float promoting Wreaths Across America was a crowd favorite.

Northview’s Marching Band filled Main Street with patriotic music.

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honors those who serve their country

New Sylvania City Councilman Patrick Richardson rides in the parade with his uncle John Jennewine, Sylvania Township Trustee.

Maggie and Sophie Gawron help their grandfather, Sylvania City Councilman Mark Luetke, hand out candy during the parade.

Armed forces vehicles in the parade brought cheers from the crowd.

St. Joseph School’s Jaguar Pride was on display on the school float in the annual Memorial Day Parade.

Colleen Barnhart and her daughter Madeline are big fans of the parade.

The Southview Marching Band brought the parade to a close.

Sylvania Rotary President Scott Coolman and incoming Rotary President Benton Cole lead the delegation of Rotarians marching in the parade. Once again, Rotarians handed out American flags to the crowds lining both sides of the street before the parade began.

Seated L-R: Margaret Franklin, Elijah and Isaac Morgan, Hudson and Thomas Franklin and Raelynn, Avonlea and Eliana Morgan wait for the parade to start.

Veteran Michael Waite, Hannah Waite, veteran Larry Waite, Jordan Waite, Marilyn Waite and veteran James Turner celebrate Memorial Day at the parade.

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Sylvania–Then and Now

BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

The last house along the west side of Main Street, north of Erie Street, was not part of Albert Carl’s subdivision, as the last eight houses were. This parcel was separate, and was owned by Clark Dings who constructed the home to the south in 1897. In 1901 Dings sold that home to the south and this property to Bertha M. Hollister. Then in 1905 she split off a parcel to the north of her home and had this home built. The owners of the home include: 1901 – Bertha M. Hollister 1914 – John F. and Anna Kummerow 1920 – Elson and Thressa Pemberton 1948 – Elson Pemberton 1988 – Kal-B Investments In the 1910 census, Bertha Hollister, her son Ray Hollister, and her father Samuel Kimball were living in this home. Bertha was listed as 43 years old and a widow. Her occupation was listed as a dressmaker, working at home. This census indicated that she owned the home with a mortgage. Ray Hollister was listed as her son, 20 years old, single, employed as a druggist at a drug store.

Her father was living here at the age of 65 years old, widowed and working as a janitor at the schoolhouse.

By the 1920 census, Elson and Thressa Pemberton had purchased and were living in this home. This census showed they owned the home with a mortgage at this time. He was 27 years old and employed as a laborer at an auto factory. His wife, Thressa was 25 years old, and their son, Alfred E. was 2 years old.

In 1926, Elson Pemberton obtained a

building permit from the village of Sylvania to construct a 12-foot by 18-foot garage at this address. Thomas Marsh of Sylvania was the builder.

In the 1930 census, Elson and Thressa Pemberton were still living here, owning the home valued at $4,500. He was 36 years old and employed as a machinist at an auto factory. Theresa was 34 years old, and their children living in the home at this time included: Alfred E., 12 years old, employed as a newsboy; Ellen M., 8 years old; and Phyllis, 6 years old.

In 1940, the census continued to show Elson and Thressa Pemberton living here. He was 46 years old and employed as a janitor at the public school, and Theresa was 44 years old. Living at home was son Alfred, 22 years old and employed as a delivery boy and clerk at a retail grocery store; Ellen, 18 years old; and Phyllis, 16 years old, both attending school.

The Sylvania Sentinel newspaper in July of 1942 reported that Private Alfred E. Pemberton, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elson Pemberton was in the service and recuperating from an operation at Station Hospital, Kelly Field, Texas, where he was stationed. Then in August of 1942 it was reported that he was home on a 30 day furlough after the operation.

In September of 1947, Thressa Marsh Pemberton passed away. Her obituary notice said that she lived at 5877 Main St. and died after a long illness. Surviving were her husband Elson, son Alfred, living at home; daughters, Mrs. Raymond Matzinger of Swanton, and Mrs. Denver Powers of Sylvania. Also surviving her was her mother, Mrs. Catherine Marsh.

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5877 Main Street

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2018 In November of 1948, Elson Pemberton the 2004 directory. The directories starting remarried Alta B. Clark and he continued to with 2005 listed the following renting the own and live in this home until he died in home: 1987 at the age of 94 years. His obituary 2005 – No current listing; 2006 – Paul and notice reported that he was an engineer for 35 Wendy Murphy; 2007 – No current listing; years at the former Burnham High School, 2008 – No book available; 2009 – Sarah retiring in 1963. His son Alfred had died in Kamal, Sarah Ley; 2010 – Sarah Kamal; 2011 1987 at the age of 69 years old, and his and 2012 – Luke Rundquist and Bridget obituary notice said that surviving him were Rundquist; 2013 – Sarah Kamal – Bridget his second wife Alta and his daughters, Mrs. Rundquist; 2014 – Luke and Bridget Ellen Matzinger and Mrs. Phyllis Powers. The Rundquist; 2015 and 2016 - Sarah Kamal; and family sold the home in August of 1988 to 2017 – Kelly Finney.

Kal-B Investments and the home has been rented out since that time.

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Jonathon Rudinger, founder and PetMassage ™, 2950 Douglas Rd., has gone to the dogs … literally. The former art gallery owner, registered nurse and licensed massage therapist, in the human realm, began working with horses in 1981 as an equine massage therapist. “I applied my massage people skills to the equestrian world,” recalled Rudinger. “I was doing an interview on television about horse massage when a dog come up to me and we connected. It was a defining moment for me. I had an epiphany that I knew I could use my skills with canines as well.” Rudinger went back for training and founded PetMassage 21 years ago. He currently focuses on massage therapy for canines.

Body, mind and spirit

I had a difficult time believing that my twoyear-old golden retriever was in need of massage. She is anything but stressed. Her only distraught moments seem to occur when she can’t reach her squeaky whale under the couch, when the next-door cat taunts her and or if she begrudgingly has to get out of any body of water. However, I kept an open mind and discovered that de-stressing is not the only

Pampers her pooch benefit of a good rubdown with a professional.

“The benefits are exactly like humans,” explained Rudinger. “We as a culture are acknowledging that dogs have thoughts and feelings and deserve the same good diet, massage and bodywork and medical care as our family members. We never claim healing, but massage brings balance and wholeness. We do not compete with veterinary medicine. We complement it. Massage can increase circulation, flexibility, improve the quality of life, and is a wonderful way of bonding with your dog.”

First do no harm

Rudinger sees private clients that come in and purchase a massage for their pet. He aIso give his clients homework to work specific areas on their dog. “We ask that pet owners stay and observe while their pet is getting massaged,” he said. “If clients would like to learn how to work with their dogs at home, we have books, videos and our YouTube channel.

We also have a weekly blog on helpful hints.

The first thing above all help is do no harm and be gentle and loving.” My golden and I learned some helpful techniques. We are very active (boating, hiking, exploring the woods around our Canadian home) and she appeared to truly enjoy getting her legs massaged, especially after completing one of our long hikes. My children

Seeing poverty in Sylvania through a new lens LUCAS STALL

UNITED WAY OF GREATER TOLEDO When you hear the word “poverty,” do you think of Sylvania?

Typically, when we imagine impoverished individuals, we visualize folks who live on the streets or recount those cheesy infomercials of children wearing rags with dirty faces.

But this stereotype is far from reality.

“Poverty” could be your next door neighbors, your child’s friend from school, your infant’s daycare worker, your parent’s hospice caregiver, your mechanic…the list goes on and on.

In 2017, to further understand who in our community is struggling and why – United Way of Greater Toledo, along with other Ohio United Way chapters, invested in a state-wide “ALICE Report.” ALICE, being an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.

Take note of that last word: employed.

Our findings through this report show, of the 19 percent of individuals who live in poverty in Lucas County, an additional 26 percent are ALICE. Meaning that 45 percent of single folks and families living in our communities are unable to meet their basic needs, i.e., rent, transportation, utilities, insurance, food, etc.

According to Federal standards, being in poverty means that a single individual, on average, makes less than $12,486 a year. For a household of two, it’s less than $14,507 a year, and a family of four would be less than $24,339 a year.* What this doesn’t account for are the other single individuals and families who straddle the poverty line or barely surpass its outlined definition.

Even in Sylvania, of the 18,675 households, 22 percent of individuals living in this particular community are a blend of

ALICE and being impoverished. Those are folks who face great disparity, right in your community.

The Lucas County estimated survival budget, which includes costs for housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, taxes and other miscellaneous expenses, calculates that single individuals, at minimum, need to be making $8.44 an hour, or, gross $16,872 a year to meet their basic needs. Families of four would need to make, at minimum, $31.90 an hour, or, gross $63,804 a year.

This breakdown doesn’t include savings for retirement, emergency dollars or anything outside the realm of “completely necessary.”

The median household income in Lucas County is $42,594 a year, which further showcases the financial struggles of individuals in our region, who are unable to meet their basic needs. That’s a lot of people in our backyards; individuals we need to build thriving, successful communities.

At United Way of Greater Toledo, we advocate and provide instrumental funding for community programs that increase accessibility to basic needs and financial stability resources. Because what we know is that individuals who are ALICE work and strive to provide a better life for themselves and their children. And what they need is simple: a helping hand.

By donating to United Way of Greater Toledo, we can connect individuals struggling with the resources and services needed to stabilize their economically uncertain household.

For more information, visit unitedwaytoledo.org. *Based on a study conducted by the University of California, Davis – Center for Poverty Research, in conjunction with the United Stated Census Bureau. All ALICE data used in this article can be found via Ohio United Way at ouw.org/alice.

by MARY HELEN DARAH

sent me a photo of a disgruntled golden retriever in a canoe with the caption, “If she had a man, I wouldn’t have to do this stuff.”

Perhaps she was more in need of a rubdown than I previously thought.

Go to a pro

My golden is the last “kid” in my home. I would never have her “manipulated” by just anyone. I was happy to learn that Rudinger has taught over 300 workshops and is the president and founder of IAAMB (International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork) that has members all over the world. “We are the world headquarters for the IAAMB and hold workshops throughout the year. We have a national franchise and are working with the vetting of the future owners of the franchises. They come here for training and continuation of their education in pet massage. You can also find PetMassage on its new YouTube channel where those interested can find short videos on massage techniques.”

PetMassage also has an after-school camp program that is endorsed by the Girl Scouts of America so I felt my pooch was in good hands.

Ageless comfort

PetMassage is appropriate for dogs of all ages. “Many senior dogs are brought to me to relieve the aches and pains of old age,” stated Rudinger. “I have recently written my ninth book, ‘How to Massage My Senior Dog.’ Many senior dogs are sore and stiff like senior humans. They have long term scar tissue in their bodies, joint pain, and they may have some digestive concerns, skin problems, and they may not be getting along with the other dogs in their pack.” Rudinger also works on newly adopted dogs, athletes, or dogs in need

of rehab. “I have worked with puppies who have just opened their eyes, young dogs, middle aged dogs and all the way to seniors, some on their way transitioning to death,” stated Rudinger.

The big reward

Rudinger would like to pass on his unique gift to others. “It is so rewarding to see my clients’ reactions as their dogs become stronger and happier,” he stated. “Every dog has a different history and needs. I acknowledge those. There is no cookie-cutter formula. I give the dog what they need. We have been doing this for many years and would like to have franchises around the country and world. I would like to mentor and pass on the gift of massage that helps dogs and their people live fully.”

I walked away from my visit at PetMassage with an appreciation for the profession and my highly loved (not spoiled) golden is living a full, less stressed and well-rubbed life.

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BY MARY HELEN DARAH Generation X

I come from a long line of church goers, but don’t let that fool you. None of my family’s halos are blinding. Like the majority of people in my life, we are works in progress.

Thankfully, one fact holds true in most places of worship. If you appear at their doorstep as a disheveled mess, holding the hand of your kid with ADD/HD, they not only let you in, but offer you a doughnut and a beverage between services. Lately, I have been finding my time in the pew too quiet for my liking. Surprisingly, I long for a little chaos instead of moments of reflective serenity.

It’s funny, the things that mortify you as a young adult can end up being the things you miss. My sibling and I would play “paper, rock, scissors” to see who would have to sit next to my Gram at church. Gram, who I now believe to be the source of my offspring’s ADD/HD, was a perpetual “jiggler.” If the constant wiggling of her left foot wasn’t enough to make you take the Lord’s name in vain, her continuous fiddling with her over-sized necklaces and unwrapping of her stash of candy would. Gram was also a genetically challenged whisperer. She would loudly inquire what verse we were on while singing a hymn. We pretended not to know so she wouldn’t sing. Unfortunately, this led to her glancing around at her fellow parishioners and making random observations on subjects ranging from the nervous tick of the man sitting in front of us to her belief that the woman two rows up needed ‘more skirt or less body.’

The younger generation

I know I shouldn’t judge especially since my

brother Jim and I were anything but angels. I believe Jim will be remembered for decking the choir boy behind him after numerous failed attempts of “using his words.”

He could not get him to cease flicking the back of his neck and stepping on his robe. At least the moment provided a visual for the lyrics “fall down before the cross” that the rest of the good little cherubs were singing. He also embarrassed me EVERY time I served as an altar girl. I would stoically walk down the center aisle with my lit candle that would be used to light the altar candles. As I walked past him, he would blow out my one source of light needed to complete my task. I am also far from sinless. Some of my most heated games of Uno were played with my childhood friend and fellow candle lighter during the sermon in the room behind the altar. Once we got into an intense match and neglected our responsibility of handing the collection plates to the clergy. I received the “evil eyeball” from an adult choir member when I sheepishly emerged from the back room and returned to my chair by the choir. I could tell from his “you’ll be sitting with Satan” judgmental look that he was going to rat me out to my parents. Fortunately, a periodical that looked anything but “holy” slipped out of his hymnal and onto the floor. We locked eyes.

We quickly realized that we were in the midst of an ecclesiastical “Vegas moment.”

I wish I could tell you the next generation found religion in restrained normalcy but sadly you cannot escape trickle down DNA. Why is it the child with the holiest name proved to be the most challenging in a worship environment? Truly, how does one solve a problem like Maria? The church hired a director of children’s education that was tragically born without a sense of humor, especially when dealing with my youngest. I was often on the receiving end of many an “I see we think Maria’s soccer game is more important than being on time” or the ever memorable “How nice to see all of you with a tan.” Loosely translated, “you’ll get crispy where you’re headed for bailing on church.” What really caused her lips to suck back into her face was my child’s participation in the Christmas pageant. I still ponder how two of my children could perfectly deliver four sentences full of words such as “frankincense” and “myrrh” while the other screwed up one word; “HARK.” I believe the defining moment that landed us a permanent place on the “prayer list” happened when Maria marched up to the aisle for children’s time and plopped herself right next to the man in black she assumed was in charge.

In an ear-splitting voice she yelled “Mom! Mama!” I tried to stay composed and mouthed “What?!” She responded with a deafening inquiry “Is this guy God?”

Church is far, far too peaceful now that my kids have grown. I actually have to listen to the sermon instead of sneaking in a “Barney big girl panties check” during Maria’s “I don’t like wearing underwear” stage. One thing I constantly thank “the Guy” for is the blessing that, even though my pew is temporarily empty, my heart is full from being surrounded by unconditional support and a congregation that continues to welcome the “frazzled” into its flock.

How does one solve a problem like Maria?

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Jim and Sue Scheib celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on June 7, 1958, at the former Washington Congregational Church, on Central Avenue. The happy couple celebrated with lifelong friends at a brunch in their Sylvania home on May 20. A celebration is planned at the couple's condo outside of St. Augustine, Fla., where their children, eight grandchildren and family members will enjoy dinner and dancing later this month. The groom believes four components make for a happy marriage. ‘A good marriage or partnership requires total commitment, not taking your partner for granted, both parties giving 110 percent and always compromise.’ His bride said, ‘Forgiveness, being a team and always keeping your sense of humor are extremely important in a lasting union.’

Welcome New Arrivals

Calleigh Mae Shaffer, the daughter of Shelby Yeager and Joran Shaffer, was born Tuesday, May 22, at ProMedica Flower Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds and 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Brian and Edna Yeager and her paternal grandparents are Mark and Kim Shaffer.

Newlyweds

Christina McKay and Robert Lange were married on May 5 at Harvest Lane Alliance Church with a reception following the noon ceremony at the Radisson Hotel at The University of Toledo. She is the daughter of Lisa and David McKay and he is the son of Connie Lange and James Lange.

The bride is a graduate of Apostolic Christian Academy and is a student at The University of Toledo. Lange is a graduate of Whiteford High School and attended Monroe Community College. Following a Florida honeymoon, the couple is living in Toledo.

Peyton Sue Kwiatkowski was born on April 5 in Toledo Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces and was 17 inches long. She was welcomed home by mom and dad, Shelly and Andy, also big sisters Morgan and Taylor. Her maternal grandmother (Nana) is Patricia Young of Sylvania Township and her paternal grandparents are Jim and Sue Kwiatkowski of Oregon, Ohio.

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JANET AMID

THE STARS SPEAK Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly.

-Pablo Neruda Dear Readers, During this time we will be experiencing a Mars retrograde later in the month, continuing until August 28. Understanding how this works provides us with insight as well as awareness.

When Mars is in retrograde vitality diminishes, initiating projects comes with distraction, not the best time for new love interests, or to initiate a new situation. Also definitely not the best time for starting or ending a business or making major changes within your environment. Most of the time when Mars is in retrograde, a purging effect occurs, it can unearth that which wants to remain hidden.

Because of its occurrence in the friendly sign of Aquarius, friendships may be threatened at this time, so it is important to be aware of boundaries.

Those born under Aries are affected because with Mars being your ruling planet you may be more prone to triggers, whether at work or play. Also those born under Scorpio, in tandem with Pluto, Mars being your co-ruler may create minor frustrations. Because of its occurrence in the sign of Aquarius, those born under Leo and Aquarius may feel a sense of unease, or rather minor intensity.

Again, your birth time will determine where this influence will occur.

NEW MOON IN GEMINI ON JUNE 15 - FRESH IDEAS, TIME TO HAVE FUN! CREATE.

The Gemini new moon on June 15 creates a platform for fresh ideas, inspired activity, and reconnecting with old acquaintances as well as connecting with new ones. A new moon in Gemini entices us to socialize, network and have some serious fun. Ideas, vision and passion are the keywords. This is a time to become a powerful creator through thoughts, words and behavior.

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A new moon also brings us the gift of refining our perceptions. With Neptune, the planet of illusions, being a key player, we are reminded to see people and situations as they are and cut through the mirage of illusions.

There is definite delusion in the air, so tune in to what is actually true. Remember, actions speak louder than words, so go by actions and not by talk. Also, it is time to plant seeds in support of communication, information, writing, travel, and learning. Gemini is the sign of curiosity as well as duality. A new moon will set the tone for the next two weeks and this one will have a strong theme of movement/activity to it. Those born under Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo are aspected heavily.

FULL MOON IN CAPRICORN JUNE 28

The full moon on June 28 opposite the Sun in Cancer creates an intense feeling of being a bit overwhelmed as the tug and pull of the Sun and Moon create an intense vortex, shifting between energy and emotion.With Capricorn, we may be specifically looking at issues around work, responsibility, success and achievement, taking power in the world, and authority – being the authors of our own lives. The Cancer-Capricorn polarity highlights the balance between our inner and outer lives, asking: Do you feel emotionally secure enough to take the risk of pursuing your goals? Are you putting so much energy toward taking care of others that you’re neglecting yourself as well as your own goals? Have you neglected your personal life? Do you feel nurtured and fulfilled by your work? These are thoughts and emotions that may arise. Much again relates to how it is aspecting your own chart.

MARS, THE PLANET OF ACTION, RETROGRADE FROM JUNE 26 THROUGH AUG. 28

Mars the planet of action, will turn retrograde on June 26 through August 28 in the independent, freedom-seeking sign of Aquarius. For many, this transit can be a heavy one in that it pulsates our energy, we find ourselves feeling on overload as this intense vortex may have us going in a thousand different directions. Since Mars is transiting in the humanity, Uranus - ruled sign of Aquarius, our need for justice and equality seems fitting.

The good news is we may begin to see an advance in health technology as the retrograde brings situations out in to the open. Closed cases will suddenly find their truth, relationships both new and existing will reveal themselves. Most of the conflicts and challenges that appear during Mars retrograde will be temporary— that’s why we need to keep focused on the big picture and the philosophy of what we are doing. Mars retrograde is tremendously powerful, although the energy is

not well-suited for forward motion. It is very well suited, however, for reinforcing or strengthening some aspects of our lives. Those born under the sign of Aries and Scorpio may feel the intensity as Mars is their ruling sign.

Others born under Leo and Aquarius may feel energetically the effects, more than likely on a physical as well as emotional level. Towards the end of August it transits in to the sign of Capricorn, moving backwards from Aquarius.

personal achievement. During this month you may feel a need to look beyond your own horizons. As with most Libra’s, the need for balance is essential, so during this cycle you may try to do a juggling act. Not only do you have a need to please, but your inner self always becomes the peacemaker. Make yourself your own priority as this is a highly charged period for you as you slowly begin to regain yourself.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Doing what you do best seems to serve you in the best way possible. Your ability to focus in on others, while maintaining a clear sense of yourself, is a feat in itself. During this period, as Mars is at odds with your Sun sign, you may find yourself grasping at straws as your scurry to get things done. Realize, that no matter how hard it is, you always seem to manage. This month can be enlightening, as you forge ahead and finish all the tasks that have been left undone, specifically when dealing with home matters.

SIGNS:

Your personal life shows promise as well as intensity this month as your 5th house of love matters is highlighted. For the adventurous Aries, you can’t ask for a better transit as your luck may prevail. In addition, work related matters may signify a need for a drastic change when challenges ahead open the door to a potential opportunity. Also, towards the end of the month as Mars, the planet of action, turns retrograde, you may see your friends in a different light, as your view becomes more unpredictable. Better to observe, rather than speak out of turn.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Higher levels of emotional intensity add a greater impact to your present situation. It’s important to create a balance between you and those that may be asking too much of you.

Also, this is an ideal time to really express yourself, while keeping a semi-low profile. Also with transiting Mars at the Zenith part of your chart, work matters take on a new outlook. As it moves retrograde towards the end of the month, you may feel overly consumed by what is expected of you.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The most social, communicative sign of the zodiac, yet you may be feeling a bit hum drum these days as planetary influences create a wetblanket affect. However in light of all of this, transiting Mars in Aquarius may add a lift to your everyday routine, more so as it moves retrograde, bringing a sense of euphoria to your thought processes. Intense but effective.

Workable, indeed.

Cancer (June 22-July 21)

Your personal self may be erratic these days, as Saturn continues in Capricorn creating a sense of awkwardness. However, your desire to establish your financial goals is always well indicated. As Mars moves retrograde June 26, it would serve you well to balance yourself, taking more stock of what you need to do. As with anything, let everything follow its true course.

Leo (July 24-Aug. 23)

Increased social activity, specifically where partners are concerned, adds a generous lift to your everyday life. Transiting Mars in friendly Aquarius transiting your area of partners can be unpredictable to say the least, specifically after June 26. At times your perspective may feel a bit unhinged. In addition, travel, and speculation are all the more favorable, though good common sense is the key. Create a plan of action, then proceed carefully when making personal plans.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 23)

Don’t be surprised if current aspects lead you into a higher path than what you’ve chosen. This can be a conducive, strong period for work related matters as your need for perfection in the work place finally allows others to see your worth. Also, the influence of transiting Sun and transiting Jupiter lends balance, Though Mars in your area of health and fitness can be amazing, if constructed well, on the flip side it may also create a lack discipline. As always the ball is in your court.

Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23)

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Job recognition can play a major role in

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Your life for the past 6 months has seen you somewhat isolated yet you still managed to make changes that were necessary for personal growth. Towards the end of this month, you may feel as though you are awakening from a long deep sleep, as many of the obstacles that were in your path begin to slowly drift away.

Sometimes oppositions force change, as new faces begin to enter your life and past and negative life patterns suddenly dissipate. In addition, speaking your truth may be what you need to get things moving in the right direction, more so as Mars moves retrograde.

Also, be aware of travel, careful and aware.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Your drive and ambition are strong focal points this month, as your need to excel is highly indicated. As Saturn and transiting Pluto conjoin in harmony to your own sign, this can be a highly motivated, yet busy period for you. In addition to all of this, relationships, business and personal, may be well worth their struggles. Realize that in due time, your goals will finally come into fruition. In addition, Mars in retrograde in your money house can be unpredictable, as well as out of your nature.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

This is an interesting as well as intense month for you, as Jupiter at odds with your Sun continues to challenge. Though challenges may only make you stronger in the end and can also allow a better platform to set healthy goals. Also, your personal relationships, both work and play, can be a bit erratic, but it is up to you to set the pace. Mars retrograding in your own sign can be helpful as well as energizing, though highly unpredictable.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)

As Mars retrogrades that sacred part of your chart, your inner conscientiousness awakens.

This is a period in which you delve deeply into your past, working through unresolved matters, and creating better memories. A good healing time, though the process can be a bit unnerving. Stay centered. Work from the inside out.

Astrological Tips: Selling your home? Do the preparation work early in the month. Best times to get the ball rolling are June 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, and 29.

JANET AMID is a columnist who writes for Sylvania Advantage, and can be heard every Tuesday with Lynn and Cliff on 93.5 WRQN between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. - taking your Astrological calls LIVE at 419-240-1935. Janet can reached at 419-882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com. Check out her web site at JanetAmid.com.

Sylvania holds Tree Commission Academy

BY CANDY SARIKONDA

Regardless of a community’s size or capacity, tree commissions are vital in supporting the public employees who care for and expand the urban tree canopy. These citizens are the enthusiastic cheerleaders, advisors, and sounding boards that keep professional forestry staff energized and connected to the public. Urban forests must be properly managed by dedicated and knowledgeable staff and officials so that communities may enjoy and sustain the benefits of trees.

The Ohio Division of Forestry created Tree Commission Academy (TCA) to provide formal training to volunteer tree commissioners, public managers, and elected officials in Ohio. TCA is a series of 4 classes that helps local volunteers and decision-makers understand the basics of urban forestry and their role in public resource management.

TCA’s objective is to produce comfortable, confident, and knowledgeable “graduates” capable of helping their community effectively meet its urban forestry mission. Five of the city of Sylvania’s Tree Commission members recently completed the TCA course, and

R ICK COZ ZA

THE ITALIAN GARDENER Some interesting information from last Sunday’s New York Times for those of us who feel that “No one understands how passionate a gardener can be . . .”; +More than threequarters of Americans do some home gardening, and in 2017 spent $47.8 billion on lawn and garden items.

BILLION! +The average household spent $508, according to the 2018 National Gardening Survey (I have often felt that I could spend that in a weekend, if I had it in my pocket). +For those of us old fuddy-duddies that lament that our young neighbors do not care a lick, gardening is becoming a hobby of the young, with 29% of the nation’s gardeners now being millennials (you should see my daughter’s yard). +And, to make you feel better yet, according to a researcher at WisconsinMadison, “People are scared (to try different things) primarily because they are afraid of what their neighbors will think.”

So, with these new statistics in mind, let’s talk about some interesting recent introductions that would make my ‘do it the same every year’ dad sit up and take notice.

I had an old friend sit down next to me a month or so ago, and say, “Every year I go out and buy the same annuals, and spend money to plant the same thing in the same place, only to do it again next year. Can you fix that for me so I can spend most of my time sitting on the porch and enjoying it?” And last week we did, to her boundless excitement.

So, if you find yourself at the garden center for the ‘same old same old’ every year, set aside that fear of the neighbors’ comments and try one of these recently-introduced new perennials.

I used to grimace at Purple Coneflowers (boring, boring), but in recent years, they have introduced ‘Tomato Soup’, ‘Salsa’, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ and a score of reds, oranges, yellows.

They grow in full sun, reappear every season, and shout out ‘excitement in the garden’ all

Stephanie Miller of ODNR presents City Forester Pat O’Brien with an award recognizing Sylvania’s efforts to host Tree Commission Academy for the past year. received their certificates of completion at an event with city dignitaries from Sylvania and five other northwest Ohio communities. The Tree Commission will continue to support the city of Sylvania’s efforts to remain a Tree City USA for generations to come! summer. I re-designed a front entry a few years ago with nothing but bright Coneflowers and Ornamental Grasses . . . spectacular!

One of my new favs are the new varieties of Stoke’s Asters (not real Asters, but Stokesia varieties). They come in several shades of deep purple, and bloom in full sun in mid-to-late summer (Thus the ‘Aster’ nickname). In a mass planting of 6-8 in a bed between small shrubs, the purple flowers will stop a visitor to ask what they are and where to get them.

For the lightly-shaded bed, the new varieties of Coral Bells (Heuchera) are magnificent. But do as I try to do, and mass them with one contrasting plant. For example, six ‘Lime Ruffles’ (yes, that is exactly what it looks like) with one ‘Peach Crisp’ in the mix. It stops a visitor in his/her tracks.

The new Hostas must be seen to be believed, but I’m running out of space here.

There is no need any more to be a member of the “Ugly Hosta’ Club, as many older homes still are.

Be brave this year. Be different. Remember that those new Millennial Gardeners are hot on your tail. Unless, of course, you are one.

Welcome!

L-R: Tree Commission Academy graduates Bryce Kuhn, Miriam Gibson, Christine Manzey, Pat O’Brien, John Rostash, Candy Sarikonda,Judi Young and Cheryl Rice.

Toledo Library hosts Hip Hop Architecture camp

In an effort to inspire underrepresented youth in Lucas County to explore careers in architecture and urban planning, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is teaming with AIA Toledo, The Hip Hop Architect and Autodesk to host the Hip Hop Architecture Camp. The Hip Hop Architecture Camp is a national initiative with the mission to increase the number of minorities in S.T.E.A.M. related careers through culturally relevant programming.

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp at TLCPL will take place July 9-13 for middle school aged youth. The camp is a one-week, intensive experience designed to introduce youth to architecture, urban planning, creative placemaking and economic development through the lens of hip hop culture. During the camp, students will be paired with architects, urban planners, designers, community activists and hip hop artists to create unique visions for their communities, including designing 3D models in Autodesk Tinkercad. The camp closes with the creation of a Hip Hop Architecture track and music video summarizing the group’s designs, similar to a recent video created by participants in Detroit.

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp is the creation of designer Michael Ford, also known as The Hip Hop Architect. Ford is co-founder of The Urban Arts Collective, and a nationally renowned educator and speaker. He has delivered keynotes at the 2016 American Institute of Architects National Conference on Hip Hop Architecture, SXSW, and Toronto

Interior Design Show, as well as a TEDx Talk.

His mission to diversify the design field through the Architecture Camps has received national press.

Jason Kucsma, Deputy Director for Toledo Lucas County Public Library said, “We’re excited to bring this camp to Toledo to help our customers and community see how subjects ranging from urban planning and design to poetry, music and activism intersect and further, shouldn't be seen as mutually exclusive. To be sure, music and poetry exist in design and architecture, just as technology and activism can inspire and push artistic expression to new heights. When these lenses and perspectives converge and harmonize, they can achieve so much more than the sum of their parts.”

Speaking on behalf of AIA Toledo, Development Chair, Erin Curley, remarked “AIA Toledo is excited to co-sponsor Hip Hop Architecture! We have supported youth management in architectural design for the last 68 years through our annual high school design competition. Hip Hop Architecture aligns with our goal to expose children to design. Creating awareness of design is the first step toward fostering interest in architecture.”

Toledo Lucas County Public Library is currently seeking middle school participants for the camp. Interested youth can apply to attend The Hip Hop Architecture Camp which will take place in the Creativity Lab at Main Library. Visit www.hiphoparchitecture.com for more information.

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JANIS WE B E R

THE MOUSE TRAP

Cloud Storage:

Still a relatively new innovation, cloud storage has attracted a lot of scrutiny in recent months.

Before entrusting sensitive data to third-party storage consumers facilities, Janis Weber want to know that their information is going to be stored safely and reliably. And is it? The simple answer is, yes.

Despite scare tactics devised by hackers to undermine consumer perception of the cloud, cloud storage remains one of the safest ways to store your data today.

To keep data secure, the front line of defense for any cloud system is encryption.

Encryption methods utilize complex algorithms to conceal cloud-protected information. To decipher encrypted files, would-be hackers would need the encryption key. Although encrypted information is not 100 percent unhackable, decryption requires a huge amount of computer processing power, forensic software, and a lot of time. Can it be done?

Yes, the only way to keep your data safe for

certain is to lock it up in a safe beneath the ground. That being said, your cloud-stored data is generally safer than your locally stored data. Cloud services utilize more complex security methods than the average computer owner is able to devise, giving your cloud-stored data an added level of protection.

Keeping your data secure is your responsibility as well as your cloud provider’s responsibility. As hackers demonstrated through the celebrity iCloud breach, poor password security can give cybercriminals an all-access pass to your private data. To keep your password safe, avoid using the same password over multiple platforms; add letters, numbers and symbols to your password, and do not utilize a password that is in any way related to your personal life. Any hacker worth his salt will know your address, your husband’s name, the type of car you drive and your favorite restaurant.

Your data might be safe if the system that it is stored on has failed, but that won’t do much to mollify you in the event of a system outage. While cloud storage keeps your data secure from fires, floods, hurricanes and computer meltdowns, it is still vulnerable in the sense that it is in the hands of a thirdparty system. Fortunately, since there are no geographical limits to cloud storage, you don’t have to use your local Joe Schmo’s

cloud services. Before selecting a cloud storage provider, do your research. Some providers use military-grade encryption, others are barely encrypted at all.

Cloud Backup and Cloud Storage is different. Storage is just a place to hold your data and may not be automatic. Backup is encrypted, costs more and is constantly copying your files. If something changes or is deleted, it will be held only for 30 – 90 days then it is erased.

Carbonite and IDrive are competing for the best backup. They are also reasonably priced. Carbonite covers one computer for unlimited space at $60 a year. IDrive has a variety of reasonable pricing and covers up to five devices. The first year is as cheap as $7 to get you hooked. After that, you will be up to $60 or more a year. I suggest trying IDrive for a year and see how it feels. It will be a blessing if your computers crash.

You can use multiple services for storage and the transfer large files from one place to another. Google Drive, DropBox and iCloud are great examples. I wish I could choose the right one for you but there are just so many

DR. BOB ESPLIN IN THE LICK OF TIME

Quick Hitters

Those that know me know that I frequently use football analogies to help explain a situation. With that thought in mind here is a collection of “Quick Hitters” to help you enjoy your pet.

Litter Box Cleanliness

is critical to having your cat use it 100 percent of the time. Keep it uncovered, scoop it daily and dump it every seven to 10 days if you are using (as you should) a clumping litter.

Avoid litters with additives for odor control, as they may not be welcomed by your cat. If litter is stuck to the side or bottom of a box, it is too dirty. Cats smell 10 times better than we do.

One box per cat, plus one is the rule of thumb and do not line them up like porta-potties at a festival. Find multiple locations throughout the house for the boxes. Behind a big plant is a great place.

Go to www.indoorpet.osu.edu/cats to learn many ways to enrich your house cat’s life. Your cat need not be a couch potato if you interact and enrich its life daily.

Clean Up Mistakes

choices and security. I would keep an external drive full in your house a well. Just in case…Ya Know!!!

Public Computer Classes:

Classes will begin again in September at the UT Eberly Center (free parking).

Everyone has his or her own Windows 10 computer to use. The schedule will be posted on my website this summer (OhComputerTraining.com) and The Eberly Center’s website under Utoledo.edu.

Call 419-530-8570 to register for classes at UT. OhComputertraining.com has all the information you may need.

Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT. All classes are offered through the Eberly Center with free parking. E-mail any specific questions or comments to JwPcTutor@Gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419-318-9112.

Public Classes are listed on her website; OhComputerTraining.com. Call 419-5308570 to register. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away.

Dog Chew Toys

vinegar before using enzyme cleaners.

Chew toys for dogs should not be harder than the pets’ teeth. The hard Nylabone, horses and cows’ hooves, antlers, sterilized shank bones and any uncooked bones are too hard and should be avoided. Do not let your dog chew on a tennis ball, as the tough cover contains Fiberglas, which will wear down the pet’s teeth. A lacrosse ball is a good alternative.

Hard rubber, rope chews and Kong toys are all acceptable. There is an old wives’ tale about rawhide being bad for a dog. In most cases US made rawhide is safe and digests fully before leaving the stomach. Consumable treats should not be given when your dog cannot be supervised.

Raw Foods

Raw meat foods have the potential of transmitting over 50 diseases to the pet and to the family. Many recent recalls of raw pet foods have been because of E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria contamination. There is no advantage to feeding raw and the potential health hazard is not worth the effort necessary to balance a raw food diet. No boarded veterinary nutritionist recommends feeding pets raw.

Pain Meds

Cleaning up urine, BM or vomit mistakes should be thorough so that subtle scent markers are not left in carpet or upholstery.

Remove and soak up most of the spot(s) and soak with clear water. Warm a good enzyme deodorizer, Outright, Natures Miracle, and Urine Away are my recommendations, to about 100 degrees and saturate the spot with the solution. Cover with a plastic bag and let sit for a while. Soak it up and repeat if you can still smell the mistake. Using vinegar or ammonia to clean the spot will not remove the odor molecule. Carpet cleaning detergents are alkaline and need to be acidified with diluted

There are no safe over-the-counter human pain meds for dog or cats. Tylenol can cause serious and possibly fatal liver damage. Aleve can cause severe stomach ulcers and bleeding.

Advil can damage kidneys. Aspirin does four things and only one is safe. It is a great pain medication but as little as one dose can start gastric (stomach) ulcers, a few doses will decrease blood clotting and used long-term it will speed the progression of arthritis, as Aspirin is chondrodestructive.

Next issue we will discuss other household toxins and address the proper age of neutering.

Northwest Ohio’s premier fine arts festival takes place the last full weekend of June every year at Toledo Botanical Garden and features the work of more than 200 artists from across the country. Support for the Crosby Festival of the Arts is provided by the Ohio Arts Council.

Crosby Festival of the Arts is a highly recognized fine art show. Since 1965, Crosby Festival has been held at Toledo Botanical Garden (formerly Crosby Gardens), set amidst the beauty of gardens and nature. Now celebrating its 53rd year, this festival is heralded as Ohio’s oldest outdoor juried art

festival. As the only show of its size and caliber in this region, participating artists are received enthusiastically by over 20,000 visitors and 700+ preview party guests each year.

Crosby Festival of the Arts is a two-day art show taking place Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Preview Party is held the Friday before, from 6 to10 p.m. so that Festival patrons can be the first to see and purchase art, while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live music.

Crosby Festival returns for 53rd year

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

2018 Safety City

The 2018 Sylvania Safety City will take place the week of June 4th at Maplewood Elementary. This will be Sylvania Safety City’s 33rd year and over 5700 students have attended. This year Craig Stough 170 Sylvania five-year-old children registered and will graduate Friday, June 8th. I will be attending the 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. graduation ceremonies, and offer the following information about Sylvania Safety City.

Sylvania children are our most important asset, and Sylvania’s version of Safety City helps to get them off to a safe start before they enter school. The children attend either a morning or an afternoon class for five days at Maplewood Elementary School. Important topics covered include: Memorization of Name, Address and

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TOWNSHIP TOPICS

Co-workers provide a better breakfast

Smoothies, oatmeal, egg and egg with sausage breakfast sandwiches were served on two mornings recently from the kitchen of No. 4 fire station on Sylvania Ave., to Sylvania Township employees at no cost to them. The idea for Build a Better Breakfast was cooked up (see what we did there?)by the Sylvania Township wellness committee with the idea of reminding co-workers that there are a number of ways to start the day which can beat a donut and a cup of coffee slurped down on the way into work.

The tasty early morning fare was the draw, but the real purpose was to stress nutrition as an important component of a healthy lifestyle.

The committee put together a small cookbook as a handout, which provided recipes for breakfasts ranging from “healthy egg muffin cups,” to “Mason Jar overnight oats.”

Samantha Babkiewicz, administrative assistant and IT coordinator, said the breakfast idea seemed popular, but the real success of the event can only be measured by even a slight change in lifestyle for some of the employees.

“If just one person makes a change and increases their recognition of the importance of nutrition, I think it’s a success.”

For Janet Ontko, human resources director, success could be measured by something as simple as people eating an apple a day. Ontko spent a considerable amount of time researching nutrition information, which was also available as a printed quiz at the breakfast.

One of the questions was, “What is the most nutritious way to eat a banana, green or ripe?”

The answer is, it depends. Ontko then devoted more than two pages to explaining how nutritional values in a banana change as it ripens. She also had a full page listing 10 specific health benefits gained by eating an apple a day.

The wellness committee isn’t done yet.

Employees are invited to three, one-hour events with the owner of Health Foods by Claudia on vitamins and supplements and their role in health.

New land use plan adopted

Sylvania Township trustees have adopted a new land use plan, which is now a guide for the township’s future growth. The 70-page plan was developed by Reveille, of Bowling Green,

Telephone Number Classroom Skills Safely Crossing the Street Traffic Signs and Signals Seat Belt Safety Fire Prevention Stop, Drop, Cover, and Roll Stranger Danger School Bus Safety and going for a short school bus ride Bicycle Safety including always wearing a helmet Railroad Crossings Safety Safety around animals Water Safety Medical Emergencies and Ambulances A neighborhood of streets, sidewalks, signs, crosswalks, lights, etc. is set up to help practice safety. The children get to meet police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel and learn those people are their friends and want to help them.

Safety City is a memorable experience for the children who attend. When I ask groups of students at DARE Graduation years later, when they are 5th graders, if they remember and the Mannik Smith Group over a period of about 15 months. The plan was guided in part by about 60 residents, who were split into three focus groups and offered ideas for the plan at meetings throughout the process. It also took into account the responses of more than 1,500 people to a survey and another approximately 275 responses to a similar survey given to high school seniors.

Tom Lemon, of Reveille, told trustees that strength of the new plan is, in many ways, based on the “outstanding” involvement by community members as the plan took shape.

Among other things, the plan suggests a greater emphasis on office and business park uses, particularly along Central Ave. west of Centennial. It also urges mixed-use developments, which incorporate both commercial and residential uses. Both recommendations look to increase tax revenue in conjunction with land development.

A quick look at a township map, according to planners, suggests there is quite a lot of land available for development, particularly in the northwest, but a closer look shows that most of it is in a floodplain. Although it can be developed, it will require higher costs and dealing with a variety of environmental issues.

The greatest concerns, based on the survey, are neighborhood related. People showed a high interest in connectivity through sidewalks and bike lanes, and the area of greatest interest was in improved recreational opportunities.

Although Sylvania Township has a large number of parks and recreational facilities, either within its border or adjacent to it, people taking the survey were seeking smaller neighborhood-based green areas.

As the surveys show, most living in Sylvania Township are very pleased with the area. The proposed land use plan notes the many positives of the area.

Neal Mahoney, chairman of the trustees, congratulated the planners on what he said is a good plan and noted that it had already guided the township zoning commission on an issue.

John King, acting chairman of the commission for that issue, praised the document calling it something that is flexible and living and can be adapted to different issues now and in the future.

attending and what they remember, the reactions are always prompt and positive. The DARE program is also about the safety of our children, giving them the tools they need to choose to say no to drugs and alcohol and resist the peer pressure or bullying to do so.

Thank you to all who help make Safety City a great experience for our children, including all the teachers, police officers, firefighters and other personnel and volunteers who help out.

Also, our thanks to: the Sylvania Township Fire

Department, the Sylvania Schools Transportation Division, the Lucas County Canine Care & Control, Republic Services and Garbage Gus, the JCC/YMCA, Mercy HealthSt. Vincent Medical Center and the Sylvania Schools for their assistance. Sylvania Safety City 2018 will be a great success because of all of you. And thank you to all the parents for entrusting your children to us and for supporting the program and attending the graduation ceremony.

recognized for its efforts at a May 16 breakfast sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and the Lucas County Safety Council. Janet Ontko, human resources director for the township, said the award is based on a reduction last year of more than 25 percent fewer Workers Compensation claims for job-related injuries. She said the achievement is particularly notable considering that most of the township’s employees are in occupations where injuries are possible through the course of a normal day's work. Police officers, firefighters, road crew and mechanics are all involved in work where an injury is lurking. She said she had reviewed all of the Workers Compensation claims for last year and it looked like all of the situations were basically unavoidable.

Ontko pointed to two firefighters who had suffered back injuries. In that circumstance, they had been sent on a medical emergency to care for a 450 lb. man. He lived in a basement apartment, which could only be reached through a narrow stairway. It was configured in such a way that a gurney couldn't be used; so the firefighters had to bring him up bodily. The task resulted in the two back injuries.

She said safe practices are stressed by the township administration, but the credit belongs to the employees who keep not only their safety but also that of their co-workers in mind, as they go through the daily work of serving township residents.

staff as well as others in the township. Graus said he hadn’t actively sought other employment but had to give in some consideration when the possibility presented itself.

He joined the township department as an intern in 2008 and became a full-time employee the next year. He was named zoning enforcement officer in 2010 and manager of the office in 2012. The relatively rapid move upward was certainly welcome he said, but at this point creates a situation which leaves him in a “where do I go from here?” situation. The job with Toledo may lead to other opportunities, he noted.

Graus added that he is familiar with his soon-to-be colleagues in the city agency and that should ease his transition. Sylvania Township trustees recently adopted a new land use plan after more than a year of study, public meetings and meetings of a leading committee and three subcommittees. He was actively involved in preparing the plan and said he's glad he didn't have to make a decision concerning a job offer before the plan was completed.

It is expected that the last day for Graus at Sylvania Township will be June 28.

John Zeitler, Township Administrator, has begun a search for someone to manage the office.

The township is seeking someone with a minimum bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, public administration or a related field. An applicant also needs to have at least a year's experience in public service and/or customer service.

Those interested may send applications, a cover letter, and three job-connected references to John Zeitler, Sylvania Township Administrator, 4927 Holland Sylvania Rd., Sylvania 43560 or to HR@Sylvaniatownship.com.

Resignation

Daryl Graus, manager of the Sylvania Township planning and zoning office, has written a letter of resignation and said he will take a position of planner With the Toledo Plan Commission. He said his decision wasn't easy “but it was an opportunity to do more planning and less zoning.” The decision wasn't based on economic factors and he acknowledged that he enjoys working with his

Township recognized for safety efforts

Operating a large and diverse organization safely is its own reward, but it’s also nice to get a plaque in recognition for the effort taken to achieve that end. Sylvania Township was

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Jeffrey Boros

Jeffrey Paul Boros, age 46, went to heaven May 21, 2018. Jeff was born to Leonard and Darlene (Chelminski) Boros in Toledo, Ohio, on Dec. 7, 1971.

Jeff attended St. Joseph’s Elementary and graduated from Northview High School in 1990. He attended Owens Community College where he played baseball and received his degree in mechanical engineering. Jeff married the girl next door, Rebecca Robarge, Sept. 30, 1995. Jeff has worked for Fischer Tool and Die since he was 15. His love for pizza led him to work for Marcos Pizza on the side for the past 2 years.

Jeff was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and could be found during the summer cutting the church’s grass or helping in other ways.

Jeff’s passion in life was his children. His main hobby was watching and supporting

them in all their endeavors. He enjoyed spending time at Manapogo campground where he would spend all day in the water with his family swimming, boating, fishing, and riding the wave runner. He enjoyed hosting friends and family, cooking for them, and eating with them. His love of spending time with his family included playing golf with his son, brother, and dad. He spent years coaching teams for both his children. His fun, energetic energy led him to make others laugh. His love of sports included playing hockey and bowling. He was always eager to lend a hand whenever he could. He was a great father, brother, uncle, son, and friend. He will be missed dearly.

Jeff is preceded in death by grandparents Chester and Virginia Chelminski and Julius and Mary Boros and nephew Landon Ballard.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Rebecca Robarge Boros; daughter Marissa Boros; son Tanner Boros; parents Len and Darlene Boros; brother

Jason (Jenny) Boros; father and mother-in-law Paul and Diane Robarge; sisters-in-law Michelle (Toby) Thielen and Susan (Duke) Ballard; and nieces Kayla, Emily, Samantha, Chloe, and Breanna.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help cover expenses or to Wittenberg Baseball team.

James Csomos

James “Jim” Csomos, 71, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away May 14, 2018, at Ebeid Hospice with family, including his wife Katherine “Kathi” (Kudlinski), by his side. Jim and Kathi met in 1968, were married for more than 48 years and together they raised three daughters.

Jim graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in education where he played hockey, football and baseball – earning a varsity “O.” He later received his master’s degree in education at Bowling Green State University. He was a teacher for 38 years, teaching the OWE/OWA programs at Sylvania Northview.

Jim was a loving husband, wonderful father and amazing grandfather. He enjoyed coaching his daughters and granddaughters in softball, cross country, basketball and soccer. He was surrounded by girls and always joked that he quickly learned how to shop. Recently, Jim and Kathi bought a vacation home in Florida, which is where they enjoyed spending their winters.

Family time was of utmost importance to Jim. Nothing made him smile more than his precious granddaughters – the youngest of which (Allison) recently told him, “Did you know when you are far away, love comes to you? It’s invisible and it floats to your heart and stays there…and then it does it again over and over.”

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Kathi; daughters Laura Csomos, Andrea (Brett) Wall and Rebecca Csomos; granddaughters Kaytlynn, Sydney, Josephine and Allison; siblings Dan (Tracy), John (Judy), Nancy and Pat (Tony); sister-in-laws Ginny (Phil) Andrews, Bonnie (Rich) Visser and Patsy (Joe) Ruggiero; and his Aunt Betty Van Vorce and her sons Bobby and Jimmy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Dorothy (Van Vorce) Csomos, and his uncle Charles Van Vorce. Jim is also survived by many friends whom he considered to be family and who have been extremely supportive during this difficult time.

Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services and his family will celebrate his life

with friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio, or Hickory Ridge Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Temperance, Mich. The family would like to thank the staff of Ebeid Hospice and Hickory Ridge for their outstanding and loving care of Jim. Professional services provided by Reeb Funeral Home.

Florian Kowalinski

Florian “Flink” James Kowalinski, age 87, passed away May 28, 2018, at the Franciscan Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio.

Florian was born June 22, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to Stanley and Angeline Kowalinski. He was drafted by the U.S. Army serving two years during the Korean War at Ft. Leonardwood. Upon returning, Flink opened several service stations around Toledo. He eventually sold them and began a 23-year career with Champion Spark Plug, retiring when the plant closed in 1989. His strong work ethic was evident in everything he did. When he thought his family needed more space, he built a family room onto his home while working overtime at his job at Champion.

Flink enjoyed boating and fishing in his down time. He owned several boats over the years and was a past member of Ottawa River Yacht Club. He later kept his boat at Anchor Point. He took frequent trips to Cedar Point and the Lake Erie Islands. Flink also liked to hunt deer and go fishing in Canada. He had an adventurous spirit and would take his family on annual 3 week long road trips out west.

Flink especially enjoyed his travels to Las Vegas and going on cruises.

Flink is survived by his loving wife, Ardythe; children Debbie Gembolis, Cindy Garrison, and Mark (Amy) Kowalinski; grandchildren Corinn (Chris) Shemak, Kylie (Steve) Johnson, Kurt (Ciji) Gembolis, Kevin (Amzie) Gembolis, Kendra (Nate) Manual, Claire (Zach) Gembolis, Haylee (Adam) Werner, Lindsey (Tim) Boudreau, Stanton Kowalinski, and Abigail (Aaron) Cox; great-grandchildren Armani, Ella, Grayson, Evelyn, Gibson, Allie, Sydney, Charlie, Baylee, Fynn, Arlo, Trey, Tyson, Ryan, and McKenzie. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Rosemary Zawodny; and son-in-law Don Gembolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Traumatic Brain Injury Resolve Center, 7430 W. Central Ave. Suite C, Toledo, OH 43617. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

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OFFICE CONDO ~ SYLVANIA TWP.

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Sylvania Township is seeking candidates for the position of Planning & Zoning Manager Located in Lucas County Ohio, Sylvania Township has a population of approximately 48,000 and covers 21 square miles. The Planning & Zoning Manager oversees the Township’s planning and zoning operations and is responsible for the overall functions of the department. The Planning & Zoning Manager reports directly to the Township Administrator and manages two part-time administrative staff members.

Essential Functions: • Reviews and approves zoning permits • Coordinates site plan reviews • Prepares staff reports • Provides subject matter expertise to the Township Boards • Administers the Township’s Zoning Resolution and Land Use Plan • Supervises part-time support staff and oversees zoning compliance issues Other Functions: • Represents the Township at Lucas County Plan Commission and other applicable outside meetings • Provides assistance to the public, developers and other stakeholders on zoning and land use matters • Prepares and oversees bi-weekly department payroll • Prepares monthly zoning reports and other related reports • Maintains zoning records • Conducts site visits to properties and on-going projects in the Township Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration or related field • Experience in public service/customer service The ideal candidate will possess four years of management experience in zoning, urban planning, or related field, knowledge of local governmental operations, and supervisory experience, preferably in a township environment.

A full copy of the Planning & Zoning Manager position description is available on Sylvania Township’s website at sylvaniatownship.com.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter describing their experience and qualifications for this position. Applicants must also provide their salary expectations and three work-related references with contact information.

Sylvania Township offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Send resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to: John C. Zeitler, Sylvania Township Administrator, 4927 N. Holland-Sylvania Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560.

You may also forward your resume to: HR@sylvaniatownship.com All material must be received by 4 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018 Faxes will not be accepted

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Trucks are made for touching at Epworth and Syvania

Sylvania Police SRT members, Zachary Andrzejewski, Kevin Pooley and Brandon Follrod visit with guests at the fun, family event, Touch*A*Truck, held May 19 in the Sylvania city hall parking lot.

Aden Bartkowiak, age 3, enjoys the hands-on opportunites at the city of Sylvania Public & Service Day Touch*A*Truck.

Kaylee, Declan and Mackenzie Bodeman enjoy Touch*A*Truck, at Epworth United Methodist Church, on May 12, even though the weather was not cooperating.

L-R: Stephanie Austin and Robyn Hall Rylee visit with Maxwell Austin, owner of Glass City Pedicabs, before they embark on a spin around the Epworth parking lot.

L-R: Katie Hall, Autum Hatch, Alexandria Olzak and Tami Norris of Epworth SWAT youth program, welcome the over 1,000 guests to the annual event that is celebrating its eigth year. Guests and volunteers did not let a little rain ruin their fun and their chance to climb inside, honk horns and pretend to drive a variety of vehicles.

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Brodi Bubenko, age 3, explores one of the many vehicles at the event.

Kids could explore police cars, a SWAT vehicle, sewer JetVac and more.

Liam Bauer, age 5, is excited to spend the afternoon exploring, learning, climbing and touching a variety of trucks at the event.