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November 15 - 28, 2016 • Vol. 21, No. 15 • sylvaniaadvantage.com

Bazaar Begins Shopping

Carol Connolly Pletz of Erie Isles Art and her sister Chris Connolly Donatini highlight Pletz’s note cards as great gifts.

Dinner with the Prez

Lourdes President Mary Ann Gawelek prepares a salad as part of the ‘Dinner with the President.’

Run for Wishes

Reese Barnaby is all smiles at the event that helped the Dave Thomas Wish Foundation and its mission.

INDEX

Congratulations Community Events Community News Downtown Sylvania Then & Now Business News Lourdes School News Sports News Community Affairs Obituaries Real Estate Classifieds

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On the cover Top left: Thomas Ziegler, Dominick

McMannamy, Jimmy Foxhill, Aurora McMannamy, Aubre Pickard and her mother Lisa and Anita SanchezSerda fill a box with all the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Sylvania Area Family Services to be given to needy families for the holiday. Top right: Maplewood Garden Club members Ronan and Killeen French-Hill, Vasi Legakis and Rachel Katafiasz harvest their bounty from the garden. Middle: Members of the Lucas County Burial Corps Alfred Nehls, Dwight Griffin, Norm Hamilton and Fred McBride perform a 21-gun salute to honor veterans at the Sylvania Senior Center on Nov. 10. Bottom left: Members of the Epworth Girl Scout Troop honor veterans during November. See 7B for more. Bottom right: Gavin Osuna, age 10, a student at Sylvania Stranahan Elementary, and his grandfather, Michael Bonnar, a Marine who served in Vietnam, participated in the ‘Veteran’s Day Assembly,’ held at Stranahan Elementary School on Nov. 11. They had the honor of raising the flag of the Marine Corps which celebrated its 241st birthday on the same day. Veterans who served in the Army, Coast Guard and the Navy as well as POWs were also honored.

Winning Entry

Congratulations to Jennifer Ruple for winning Week One of ‘HOUR Detroit’ magazine’s Shared Plates contest. She emerged victorious with her Meatless Stuffed Mushrooms and is one step closer to the grand prize of two tickets to Savor Detroit. Look for the recipe in the December issue of Boomers & Beyond.

Award Winner

Honored

Mary Westphal, president of Sylvania City Council and executive director of the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, was named the Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Northwest Ohio Association of Fundraising Professionals Chapter at a luncheon on National Philanthropy Day, Nov. 10. The event celebrates philanthropy and honors philanthropists in the community. Other honorees include Outstanding Philanthropist, The Charles J. and Mariann Dana Younger Family; Outstanding Foundation, Verizon Foundation; Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, Michael and Michelle Osborne; Outstanding Media Outlet or Best Nonprofit Media Coverage, TRE, Inc. – Tony Rios Enterprises; Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy ages 5-17, Hunter Gandee; and Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy ages 18-23, Dallas James Smith.

Dena Marvin has received Oakleaf Village’s Honoring Excellence award as Outstanding Marketing Director. She has represented the values the Ohio Assisted Living Association looks for in Honoring Excellence nominees. This award is given annually to outstanding employees that demonstrate vision, innovation, leadership and compassion in their role, by the Ohio Assisted Living Association, representing over 466 licensed Assisted Living Communities. She has been working at Oakleaf Village for over 20 years. She has excelled at marketing and maintaining a high census. But it is her ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to help out in any way that is needed that makes her an example that others follow. Winners of the award are nominated by their community and selected by a committee of the Ohio Assisted Living Association Board of Trustees.

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IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

Alateen Meeting There is a new Alateen meeting in the area at the Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania. The group meets Sunday nights from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and is for children and teens ages eight and up who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use. Call 419/537-7500 with questions. Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 - 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. Contact Marie Ready at 800/272-3900 or mready@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer aquatic exercise for survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. It is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Beginner Tai Chi Classes Beginner Tai Chi classes are held from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at The Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Tai Chi classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength. Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. Call 419/8658503 or visit boomersrn.com. Cardio Drumming Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St., offers Cardio Drumming on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and every other Saturday at 10 a.m. Call 419/517-7080. Cardio Kickboxing Cardio Kickboxing/Circuit Training is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., and every other Saturday at 10 a.m. at Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St. Boxing gloves required. Call 419/517-7080. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. in the volunteer office. Contact Stoney at 734-635-1392, email stoney1g@aol.com or visit foodaddicts.org. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., offers God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m.

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Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Weekly Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45 – 11 a.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. In addition to meetings, the group offers playdates and an Executive Mommas’ group for working mothers. For more information, visit motherscenter.net or connect with them on Facebook.

Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the new Ronald McDonald House. Call 419/291-5667. 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 for info. 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. For information, call 419/8854421. Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6.30 p.m. at the second floor, Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For more information, call Roger Augustyniak at 419/346-2753 or Tom Maidment at 419/490-4690. 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. 419/882-0048. T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meets the first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734/847-6366. TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Road. Meetings are held Mondays from 910:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 419/478-1103 or 419/841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated. The Toledo Area Genealogy Society Meets from 7 - 9 p.m. the second Monday of the month through June in Wright Hall at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit rootsweb.ancestry.com/~toags/ for more information.

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Sylvania Senior Center Programs Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mon, Wed, Thur, 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 through December 13, served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before BILLIARDS: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly • COMPUTER LAB: open when classes are not in session • OPEN GYM: open when classes are not in session • QUILTING & SEWING: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly • WOODSHOP: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly • WOODCARVERS: Tue 4-7, weekly Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419/885-3913 11/17 Benefits Specialist: 3rd Thursday, Fri 2-4, weekly by appointment Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri Poker: Thu 12-4, weekly 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Book Review Group: Thu 2-3, Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, monthly weekly, * Chili Dinner: Adults $6, Children 12/1 Spanish Club: 1-3:30, monthly $3, open to the public Party Bridge: Mon 1-4, weekly 11/18 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 12/2 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly 2:30-4, $3 at the door, weekly 12/5 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & 11/21 Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri Thu 8-12 noon, weekly 9-10, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; Strength Training: Mon & Thu weekly 10-11, weekly, * Strength Training: Mon & Thu Blood Pressure Clinic: 11-12:30 10-11, weekly, * Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu BP Clinic: 11-12:30 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 12/6 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 11/22 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Holidays at the Manor House Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Outing: Call Deb for more info Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, National Geographic: 5:30 10-11, bring your own supplies! 12/7 Party Euchre: Wed 10-noon, Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, weekly 1-3, bring your own supplies! 12/8 Beltone Hearing Screening: 1-3, Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue by appointment 3-4, weekly, * Party Bridge: 1-3:30, weekly 11/23 Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, Duplicate Bridge: 1-4, weekly weekly 12/9 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly 11/24 & 11/25 CLOSED/HOLIDAY 12/12 Bingo: Mon Thu 1-3, weekly 11/28 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & 12/13 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Thu 8-12 noon, weekly Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Strength Training: Mon & Thu Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1010-11, weekly, * 11, bring your own supplies! Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 11:30-12:30, weekly, * 1-3, bring your own supplies! 11/29 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Current Events Discussion Group: Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 2nd & 4th Tue 3-4:30, monthly Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue weekly 3-4, weekly, * Cinema Studies w/Dr. Jan Wahl: “Monuments Men” with Chris 5:30-7, monthly Rilling, 5:30 11/30 Knitting/Crocheting: Wed 9-11, *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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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 Branch Library 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419/882-2089 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo toledomuseum.org Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo toledozoo.org Valentine Theatre 410 Adams Street, Toledo valentinetheatre.com Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Manor House) 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo metroparkstoledo.com

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Sharon Lange CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Erika Buri, Mary Helen Darah, Kate Fineske, Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, Craig Stough, Libby Stupika, Janis Weber, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS John Crisman of AssetWare Events Photography, T.J. Irwin COPY EDITING Sarah Groves, Susan Utterback, Bobbie Ziviski ADVERTISING Mary Rose Gajewski, Rob Goewey, Heidi Malak, Nancy Rodgers CARTOONIST Penny Collins DESIGNERS Elissa Cary, Penny Collins TYPIST Larry Hays Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

•Through Jan. 8, 2017 ‘Shakespeare’s Characters’ Toledo Museum of Art Painting, prints, sculptures and photographs of Shakespeare characters.Free.

•Nov. 15 Santa’s Coming to Town, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wildwood Preserve Metropark Manor House

•Nov. 16 Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m. The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call the Victory Center at 419/531-7600 for details. Notre Dame Academy parent information night and student testing tips and techniques, 7-8:15 p.m. 3535 W. Sylvania Ave. Parents will have questions answered and girls applying to 9th grade will get tips and techniques for the high school placement test. RSVP for testing to lpelz@nda.org. No RSVP needed for parent information.

•Nov. 17 Father Jim Bacik’s Sexual Ethics 5:30-7 p.m. Franciscan Center Addressing contemporary trends, this lecture examines Christian approaches to human sexuality. Tickets are $10 each in advance or $15 at the door. Stroke Support Group, 4-6 p.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center 5200 Harroun Rd. This monthly support group is for stroke survivors and their caregivers. This month’s topic is nutrition and is called “You are What You Eat.” Our support group provides an opportunity for stroke survivors and supporters to share their experiences with one another and receive guidance from clinical stroke specialists. By participating, you will also have access to the many different community resources available. To learn more about ProMedica’s stroke support group, call 419/291-7537 or email stroke.support@promedica.org.

•Nov. 18 Turkey Time, 10 a.m. Olander, Gorman Preschoolers will have a gobbling fun morning with Mary Leugers and her mascot, Rags. Register.

•Nov. 19 Adopt-a-Road, 9 a.m.-noon Olander Maintenance Volunteers assist TOPS staff to clean up along Sylvania Avenue from King Road to Mitchaw Road. Register. Fall Dinner, Noon-6 p.m. Islamic School of Greater Toledo 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg The Islamic School of Greater Toledo will be holding a fall dinner. The menu includes Lebanese green beans with rice, cabbage rolls, spinach pie, salad and baklava. Vegetarian dinner is available. There will also be a bake sale with homemade, ethnic desserts. Tours of the Center will be given at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Children 2 and under are free. For information, call Cathy Hammoud at 419/874-8820 or 419/265-1384 or the center at 419/874-3509.

•Nov. 21 Nursing Mothers Group, 7-8:30 p.m. Ronald McDonald House 3883 Monroe St. ProMedica Toledo Hospital’s Preparation for Parenthood is hosting a nursing mothers group. Come relax in a comfortable environment and spend time with other new breastfeeding moms. This free, ongoing support group is led by a certified lactation consultant who is also a mother. Topics will include breastfeeding lifestyle, sleep for babies and mom, managing time and relationships. An infant scale will be available for impromptu weight checks for the little ones. To register, call 419/2915666.

•Nov. 22 Thanks for What? Olander Gorman Preschoolers join Eco Discovery! for a look back at what people were thankful for on Thanksgiving. Register.

•Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Meal, Noon-2 p.m. First Christian Church of Sylvania

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•Nov. 25 Lcpl. Kyle Sporleder Memorial Toys for Tots, 5:30-10 p.m. American Legion Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 5580 N. Centennial Rd. Music by DJs Larry and Char with guest performer Bob Wurst along with crafts for kids, door prizes and a raffle for many gift items. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children from 4 to 13. Guests are encouraged to bring one or more unwrapped toys and or games to be collected by the Lucas County Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation.

•Nov. 26 Second annual All Good Things Craft Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Regina Conference Center 6832 Convent Blvd. Handmade items with proceeds benefiting Bethany House shelter.

•Nov. 27 Ostomy Support Group, 2-4 p.m. ProMedica Toledo Hospital Croxton Auditorium 2142 N. Cove Blvd. Would you like to learn more about living with an ostomy? Ostomy support group meetings are informal with a 15 minute education time followed by group participation and break out groups. This is a free event. For additional information, call Annie Foote at 419-291-4634.

•Nov. 29 Welcome Winter! Olander Gorman Preschoolers join ECO Discovery! and see what is going on in the winter.

•Dec. 1 Intro to eBooks for iPad, 2-3 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library Learn how to download eBook and eAudiobooks on your iPad with the Overdrive app. Make sure to bring your Apple ID and password, email address, and library card information. Registration is required.

•Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m. and Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church Hosts Toledo Symphony Orchestra

BY MARY HELEN DARAH et in the holiday spirit as the Toledo Symphony presents its Neighborhood Concert Series at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 S. Main St. in Sylvania, on Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church has hosted the event for the past 27 years. Conductor Sara

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Jobin will lead the orchestra in presenting an evening of classical pieces and seasonal favorites. Tickets may be purchased at the St. Joseph Parish Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (the office will be closed on Nov. 24-25) or by calling 419/885-5791. For additional information, contact Margie Heck, concert chairperson, at 419/843-8548 or visit stjoesylvania.org.

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IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

•Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m. and •Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Heralding the Holidays Toledo Botanical Garden 5403 Elmer Drive Village artisans and craftsmen offer handmade art. Food and horse carriage rides during the event.

•Dec. 3 Christmas Cookie Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church 4727 W. Sylvania Ave Come shop at the Cookie Walk for homemade holiday cookies

•Dec. 3-11 Holiday at the Wildwood Manor House, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tours of the Stranahan home decorated for the holidays. Free.

•Dec. 4 Free Christmas Band Concert, 2:30 p.m. Owens Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center Perrysburg, Ohio The show features a variety of Christmas favorites, Hanukkah tunes, a medley from the Broadway show”Into the Woods” and much more. Veterans will be honored and are urged to wear military ribbons, medals or hats to the concert.

•Dec. 8 Pop Culture Jeopardy, 6:30-8 p.m. Teen Program Sylvania Branch Library

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Exercise for a Cause Brings Out the Dogs

Do you love the music, movies, television, video games and comics of the 2010s? Join us for three rounds of Pop Culture Jeopardy and you’ll have a chance to be a trivia champion and win prizes. No registration required.

•Dec. 9-24 Children’s Wonderland, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tam-O-Shanter 7060 Sylvania Ave. Children age 2 and older $4; adults, 13 and older $7; seniors, $4 and the Kids’ Zone Train Pass is $5.

•Dec. 9-11 Tree City Playhouse’s ‘Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas’ Church 3TwentyOne 5845 Centennial Rd. The play, based on the writings by Robert Fulgham, consists of a series of dramatic vignettes that take a funny, heart-warming and often poignant look at the struggle to find the holiday spirit. Tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors and can be purchased online at www.sylvaniaarts.org, by calling 419/517-0118 or at the door.

•Dec. 15 Intro to Hoopla for Android and iPad, 2-3 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library Learn how to use the Zinio app to download magazines on your iPad. Make sure to bring your Apple ID and password, email address, and library card information. Registration.

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Hadlee Young brought her dog, Squeaker, to the one-mile walk around the grounds of ProMedica Wildwood facility. Donations were for the Toledo Area Humane Society and Sunshine Communities.

Carol Harvey brought her furry friends, Romeo and Snoopy, to ‘Exercise for a Cause Family Dog Walk’ on Oct. 22.

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Epworth Arts and Crafts Bazaar kicks off holiday shopping season

Kathy Webb, event chairman, and Karen Fraker, vendor chairman, stand behind the many flower fairies Webb crafted for the bazaar. Proceeds from the fairy sales go to local charities.

L-R: Sandra Vancena of Custom Chic Boutique and her granddaughters Aiyana and Jacy Vancena, model Vancena’s dresses which she made from recycled sweaters.

Mike Ducey and Jill Draheim Ducey, mixed media collage artist, display her creations at Epworth United Methodist Church on Nov. 5.

L-R: Mary Kay Urbanski and Susan Trestan talk with Gail Mirrow of Giro Glassworx about her funky and functional art glass designs.

Lorenzo Flores of Constructing Artifacts showcases his wooden kitchen utensils at the annual arts and crafts bazaar.

L-R: Jan Aguilar of Fangboner Farms chats with sisters Candace Gill and JoAnne Stechschulte about natural herbs and spices. —by Jennifer Ruple

Epworth United Methodist Church

Christmas Concert

Wednesday, Dec. 7 • 7 p.m.

Come enjoy favorite Christmas carols as arranged for the Canadian Brass Quintet and choir

This year we will also celebrate the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. We will feature Christmas music from the 1940s and honor veterans from all branches of the armed services. Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 Central Ave. • Toledo OH 43615 419/531-4236 • info@epworth.com • www.epworth.com

L-R: Event volunteer Polly Richardson visits with Kelly Karrenbauer and her daughter Allie Karrenbauer of Seeds of Faith, about Allie’s inspirational Morse Code bracelets.

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services of Northwest Ohio offers respite services for families

Earlier this year, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services of Northwest Ohio was formed to offer local respite services in Northwest Ohio. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services assumed operations of respite services previously offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, on July 1, 2016, including the adult day services program. “We offer stimulation for the mind and spirit and support, bringing joy and satisfaction to individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory loss disorder five days a week in our day center. This program helps people remain in their homes and offers respite for caregivers,” Executive Director Salli Bollin said. “Without our day care service, people who chose to

care for those suffering from any form of dementia might have quit their job to stay home with their family member or find a facility for them to live prematurely.” Participants are welcomed at the center, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd., from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some participants are dropped off and picked up every day, while others may come one or two days a week, half days or other configurations of time suited for individual family needs and schedules. Different activities from bingo to team games, cooking demonstrations, exercise, yoga, arts and crafts are ongoing in the center. Guest speakers are welcomed. “Our programs and activities are designed to be

Salli Bollin, Gale Begley and Jessica Drouillard interact with participants in the day care center. holistic, stimulating cognitive, physical and social domains as well as making interesting and meaningful days for those who attend the center. Our location is also safe and secure,” noted Activities Director Gale Begley. “We are always looking for new programs and we welcome volunteers to share their talents and skills with our organization.” The day center has several areas to house different activities for both large and small group activities. In addition, an enclosed outdoor patio area, complete with raised garden beds, is available for those who attend the center to enjoy. “Charges for the day center are on a costsharing basis. The center has been open for

Rosie Olejownik admires the costume worn by Alberta, a participant, who was dressed for Halloween activities.

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the past 23 years and is currently the only free-standing, dementia-specific day center in the area,” said Jessica Drouillard, Respite and Operations Director. The organization is supported by contributions from individuals and businesses. The organization also receives funds from the Lucas County Senior Services levy, which is administered by the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc, and the Monroe County, Michigan Commission on Aging. In addition, support is available from the Department of the Veteran’s Affairs, PASSPORT and MyCare Ohio Programs for individuals who are eligible for these programs.

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Sylvania Franciscans release resource for grieving

The Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, recently released “After Words,” a take-home collection of thoughts, ideas and prayers for people dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Produced by Sylvania Franciscan Sister Karen Zielinski, author and lecturer on chronic disease and coping strategies, this self-help resource includes an eight-page pamphlet on losing a loved one, meditation cards to help deal with the loss, journal starters to collect thoughts and feelings, and Mandalas to color while reflecting on the situation. “Everyone grieves in different ways,” said Sister Karen. “For some it could take a short period of time, for others it is longer, and for some it doesn’t start until six months after the death of their loved one. So we put together this packet to help each person move through the grieving process at his or her own pace and in his or her own time.” This grieving resource is geared to nursing homes, hospital chaplains, funeral homes and hospice workers. All of the resources are assembled in a small pocket folder for ease of carrying and even include a set of colored

The Sylvania Franciscan Village and St. Rose Peace and Justice will sponsor “In Search of Peace for Israelis and Palestinians: 90 Minutes to Find a Solution” on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. The panelists include Sister Paulette Schroeder, OSF, who lived in Hebron and served as a monitor between the Israeli Defense Forces and residents; Joel Marcovitch, chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of Toledo; and Linda Mansour, a practicing attorney known for her leadership role in Arab-American and Palestinian civil and human rights issues. She’s worked to bridge the divide between the West, Muslim and Arab worlds. Also on the panel is David Finkel, co-

chairman of the Jewish Voice for PeaceDetroit. He’s been involved in support for peace and justice for Palestine and Israel since the 1970s. Joining them is Natan Fuchs, Israeliborn Jewish Madrich and scholar. He is a member of the J Street Movement and other Jewish pro peace organizations. Finally, serving on the panel is Dwight Haase, a Fulbright scholar who taught in the West Bank. He received his doctoral degree from the University of Wisconsin and teaches sociology at the University of Toledo. The event moderator is Jack Lessenberry, host of the weekly WGTE-TV show ‘Deadline Now,’ and contributing editor and columnist for The Blade where he also serves as ombudsman. For more information email shavelak@sistersosf.org.

Franciscan Living Communities long-term care facilities are being rebranded as part of CHI Living Communities, a national business of Catholic Health Initiatives. Sylvania Franciscan Health became part of CHI in 2014. CHI Living Communities provides comprehensive care in a variety of living options, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services. Two former Franciscan Living Communities leaders are guiding CHI Living Communities. Rick Ryan is serving as president/CEO and Wendy Dolyk is the chief operating officer. “The new branding is our voice. Our new mark symbolizes the seamless integration of CHI and CHI Living Communities ignited with passion around one common mission, to create healthier and more vibrant living communities. When we say ‘home is here’ we mean it,” said Ryan. The Franciscan Living Communities will keep their name along with the CHI Living Communities brand. They include, along with

Franciscan Care Center, St. Clare Commons, Perrysburg; Providence Care Centers, Sandusky; St. Leonard, Centerville; and Madonna Manor, Villa Hills, Ken. They join other CHI Living Communities, Bishop Drumm in Iowa and four Coloradobased facilities: The Gardens at St. Elizabeth, Medalion Retirement Community, Namasté Alzheimer Center and The Villas at Sunny Acres. In total, CHI Living Communities employ approximately 1,900 staff and care for 2,600 residents. Over time, Franciscan Living Communities will be rebranded as part of CHI Living Communities with signage, literature and stationery products. The Franciscan Care Center has provided compassionate care in skilled nursing and rehabilitation on its campus for over 15 years to meet the needs of the people it serves.

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Road closed through Nov. 18

Norfolk Southern Railroad will be replacing the vehicular railroad crossing on Convent Boulevard between Spring Street and Main Street. Due to this construction, Convent Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Spring Street and Main Street for five days beginning Monday, Nov. 14 through Friday, Nov. 18. Questions regarding this closure may be directed to the city of Sylvania Department of Public Service at 419/ 885-8965.

pencils for use on the Mandalas. The cost for the packet is $9.99 and can be purchased at All Good Things, the Franciscan art and gift shop located on the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania. For more information, call 419/824-3749, visit www.allgoodthingsosf.org, or email jwhitmore@sistersosf.org. Sister Karen is the director of Canticle Studio, a creative office of products that focus on spirituality and health. She is a regular columnist for Healthy Living News, a monthly publication in the Toledo area, and has been published in two national magazines and St. Anthony Messenger. Her first book, “Hope and Help for Living with Illness” (Franciscan Media) deals with health and spirituality. She also lectures on chronic

disease including strategies for dealing with it. Sister Karen has lived with multiple sclerosis since 1975. Founded in Sylvania in 1916, the Sisters of St. Francis live in the spirit of Francis of Assisi as joyful servants and messengers of peace, committed to works that reverence human dignity, embrace the poor and marginalized, and respect the gift of all creation. Sponsored ministries of the Sisters of St. Francis are Lourdes University and Sylvania Franciscan Ministries, which includes Bethany House, a long-term shelter for victims of domestic violence, Sophia Center, counseling for children, adolescents and adults, Rosary Care Center, a skilled nursing facility, Our Lady of Grace, an assisted living facility, and Convent Park apartments for senior citizens.

Sylvania Franciscan Village director named

Sister Mary Jon Wagner, OSF, congregational minister of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, announced the appointment of Sophia Lloyd as director of the Sylvania Franciscan Village. Having served as the executive director of the Lucas County Job and Family Services for the past two years, Lloyd brings a wealth of experience in the nonprofit field. Prior to her most recent position, she served in leadership positions in the greater Chicago area including executive director of Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation. Under her direction, the Foundation worked to provide community funding, supporting nonprofit excellence and encouraging philanthropic leadership. During her tenure, the foundation raised more than $2 million. Other leadership positions she held in the greater Chicago area include chief operating officer at Bethel New Life and chief operating officer at Lakefront Supportive Housing. With a lifelong dedication to serving the community, she spent the early part of her career in Toledo working for various nonprofit and governmental agencies. “It is my pleasure to lead SFV and to join such a mission-focused organization. I’m passionate about serving the community and working to make a positive difference,” says Ms. Lloyd. “The Sylvania Franciscan Village leadership team is very excited about the energy, passion and vision that Sophia will bring to the organization,” adds Sr. Mary Jon Wagner. Lloyd received a bachelor of arts degree in

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The Sylvanians You Need to Know: The ProMedica Flower Hospital Guild BY MARY HELEN DARAH

For 85 years, the ladies of the ProMedica Flower Hospital Guild have been quietly going about their business of helping the community. It is apropos that the PFH Guild currently has 85 members as it celebrated its 85th year of service on Nov. 1, 2016, with a luncheon at ProMedica Flower Hospital. The organization honored its members, past presidents and those in the community who have supported their efforts. Sonya Garcia, PHF Guild member and Flower Hospital Gift Shop manager, feels being part of the PFH Guild has connected her to the community. “I think back of when I have been in need,” she recalled. “I was thankful for someone being there. I’m a single mom and was fortunate to have the help of my parents. Not everyone has that. Being a Guild member is a way to pay it forward.” Karen Jenkins is the current PFH Guild president but is familiar with the duties it entails. This is her third term as president during her 18 years in the PHF Guild and has been a volunteer for ProMedica Flower Hospital for 33 years. She believes that the most rewarding thing about membership is the satisfaction of having an impact on her community. “We support over 22 organizations with their fundraising efforts including Sylvania Area Family Services, Make A Wish and The Victory Center,” Jenkins noted. “We also paid for the atrium and a treatment room in the Hickman

Cancer Center, and we just finished 250 fleece wraps for the hospital’s geriatric patients.” Diana Randolph, first vice president of the PFH Guild, fondly remembers attending Guild meetings with her mom. “I started coming with her,” she recalled. “She paid my membership dues. I started coming more. My Mom, who once served as president of the Guild, was a great mentor. Thanks to her influence, I serve the community.” The PFH Guild received the “Stevens Warren Flower Award” in 2008 for their $2.1 million of support. Since that time, they have contributed over $200,000 to bettering their community. The Guild’s major source of funds is through the PFH Gift Shop, located on the ground of ProMedica Flower Hospital. All proceeds are donated to their community projects and to assist local nonprofits and the hospital. The Guild Gift Shop has a paid manager, three contingent employees and 25 volunteers. “Funds from the gift shop have provided everything from endowment scholarships to white dry erase boards in patients’ rooms. We try to choose things that will directly help the people in our community,” Garcia said. The PFH Guild meets once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. The group usually has a guest speaker or entertainment. Guild members are looking forward to being entertained by singers from the Sylvania Senior Center during their December meeting. The group consists of an eclectic group of women ranging in age from 44 to

Bikers Ride for Toys

Former Toledo Mayor Mike Bell and Santa were among the nearly 1,000 bikers who took to the streets Nov. 6 for the 27th annual Toy Run to provide toys for the kids at Harbor Behavioral Health. The event, held at Toledo Speedway, raised over $12,000 for the youth served at Harbor Behavioral Health.

L-R: Sonya Garcia, ProMedica Flower Hospital Gift Shop manager and Guild member; Karen Jenkins, ProMedica Flower Hospital Guild president and volunteer; Beth Rollet, Gift Shop associate and Guild member; and Diana Randolph, first vice president of the Guild; are four of the 85 ProMedica Flower Hospital Guild members that recently celebrated the Guild’s 85th anniversary. 94. One of the two 94-year-old members still drives herself to the meetings. Membership is open to everyone. “Today people seem to want to volunteer for a day or for a specific event,” stated Garcia. “It’s tough to commit to something with longevity, but it’s so worth it.” President Karen Jenkins agrees. “We are not a fancy bunch,” she stated. “We all fit together. We all pitch in. We don’t ask for pats on the back. We just get the work done.” Randolph sums it up best. She stated, “We do what we can to provide the ‘warm fuzzies’ for the hospital

and for our community. I just know that the Guild will keep giving for decades to come.” For information on becoming a PFH Guild member, contact Sonya Garcia at 419/824-1200.

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McCord Road Church members make a difference in the community

McCord Road Church Make a Difference Day volunteers Denise and Jeff Gayer, Fatima Simsek and her sons Huseyin and Hasan, Vicki Wiles, Tyler and Dylan Tusing, and Jessica, Tony and Isabel Migliorina help in the Sylvania Area Family Services pantry.

Fraternity members lend helping hand Fifty Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members converged at an “Ability Weekend” at Sunshine Communities Nov. 4-6 to help the accessibility on the Sunshine campus. Pi Kapps from six universities in Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia traveled to Maumee’s Sunshine Communities to help with various projects and visit with Sunshine’s disabled community. Pi Kappa Phi’s Ability Experience has a long relationship with Sunshine dating back to the mid-1980s when the fraternity built an adaptive play environment for Sunshine residents. Since then, the fraternity has volunteered and provided tens of thousands of dollars to construct boardwalks, barns, gazebos and other projects to enhance the functionality and accessibility at Sunshine. Student, alumni and supporters of the fraternity had a social dance party with Sunshine residents on Friday night as Sunshine welcomed the Ability Experience. Saturday was the major workday. The fraternity completed the demolishing of the boardwalk they constructed in the 1990s as the Swan Creek and years of use have rendered it less functional. In the afternoon, the students worked on a variety of additional projects including fence painting and window washing. The students had dinner with other clients of Sunshine and then enjoyed worship and well deserved rest. Sunday morning was cleanup day. The students finished their painting projects, raked leaves and helped clean the residential facility.

“This is an uncommon opportunity for our collegiate members to engage in our community and for us to help cultivate outstanding leaders,” stated Mark Urrutia, Ability Experience national board member and Toledo native. “The skills our members received this weekend from these experiences are incredibly invaluable for all involved.” This is a part of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s service learning initiative, The Ability Experience. Ability Weekends are national service projects that provide funding and manpower to build and renovate structures for camps and facilities serving the disability community. Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity from various universities construct accessible fishing piers, boardwalks, pavilions, playgrounds and more in an effort to highlight the abilities of people with disabilities. The work done helps enhance the lives of people with disabilities while also building bonds of brotherhood. Since 1989, The Ability Experience has been dedicated to serving the disability community through these weekends

YMCA hosts Legislative Luncheon

The YMCA of Greater Toledo recently hosted a Legislative Luncheon to stay connected with elected officials and give them a snapshot of the ways the YMCA is living its cause in the Toledo area.

L-R: Mark Mallue, Gary Micsko, Larry Meyer, Greg Skiver and Andy Weigand are part of the tree trimming crew outside of the Sylvania Area Family Services building.

Donna Lange and Kathleen Mathers are joined by St. Francis student Michael Boutros to clean up the SAFS garden.

Greg Skiver, in UM gear, and Joel Salazar, sporting OSU wear, exhibit excellent teamwork as they work on sawing a log into manageable pieces.

Jaclyn Brown, Ashley Esbin and Judy Kruger put the finishing touches on Harry Potter for the fiction mural in the Sylvan School library.

Susan Micsko, Evelyn Piantini, Tammy Banachowski and Stephanie Cousino work on completing the nonfiction mural in the Sylvan School library.

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Miracle on Main Street launches holiday spirit in downtown Sylvania Downtown will come alive with holiday spirit beginning Dec. 2 as the Miracle on Main Street weekend will be launched with the Red Bird First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 8-plus p.m. A variety of artists will exhibit their work in participating downtown shops along with a pop-up gallery in Kevin Charles Hair Artistry. The Art Walk continues on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce will have a warming tent on Maplewood Avenue between Main and Summit streets. The tent will be decorated by Hafner Florist

and sponsored by Vin Devers Autohaus of Sylvania, Edward Jones, Modern Data, Meijer and Reeb Funeral Home. Adult beverages will be available for purchase on Friday evening and there will be live music from 5 to 10 p.m. The Maplewood and Sylvan elementary school choirs will sing at Maplewood Park around 5 p.m. Deck the Halls for History featuring a variety of holiday- and winter-themed decorations and gift baskets will be on display and available for auction bids from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 and

DSA receives Allstate Foundation’s ‘Good Hands’ grant

L-R: Allstate agent JamiLynn Fox, Downtown Sylvania Association Promotions Chairman Connie Torrey and Downtown Sylvania Association President Scott Stampflmeier with the grant check courtesy of the Allstate Foundation. Allstate agent JamiLynn Fox of the JamiLynn Fox Agency recently presented Downtown Sylvania Association President Scott Stampflmeier and Promotions Committee Chairman Connie Torrey with a check for $1,000, a Good Hands grant from the Allstate Foundation. Earlier in the year, she suggested that Stampflmeier and Torrey apply for the grant. “The company is very interested to give back to the communities in which their agents serve,” Fox reported. “Our corporate philosophy includes being a positive force in our community.” According to Fox, the Allstate Foundation has donated over $400 million to community organizations since its founding in 1952. “We are very happy to receive this

funding,” Stampflmeier said. “We plan to use this to help promote our downtown programs,” Torrey added. “And, this is an excellent example of how beneficial collaboration between businesses can be.” That collaboration extended even further when another DSA member and small business owner, Erik Russell of Frogtown Computers, learned about the grant. He happened to be talking with Stampflmeier about another matter when he heard a large check was needed for the photo opportunity. Without hesitation, Russell volunteered to produce an oversized check on his new large format printer complete with the Allstate logo, to enhance the photo. “This is yet another benefit of all of us working together,” Stampflmeier stated.

This lighted glass block was donated by Becky’s Blocks for the 2016 Deck the Halls for History. 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Sylvania Historical Village. On Saturday, a hot cocoa bar sponsored by Metamora State Bank and a popcorn bar by GenoaBank will be available to drink and eat while watching the kid-appropriate movies in the warming tent. The staff from Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center will have child-friendly crafts and activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be cookie decorating thanks to The Next Sweet Thing Bakery. Olaf from “Frozen” and Paw Patrol characters Chase and Marshall will also be on hand for children’s enjoyment. On Sunday, the Sylvania Historical Village will also host staff members from the Sylvania branch library who have events planned. New this year is the Maplewood Classic, a 5K run scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. with a kids race at 5:30 starting at Maplewood Avenue and Main Street. Runners will head south past

This wreath with jingle bells and burlap bow was donated by Friends of the Historical Village for the event. St Joe’s, west past Lourdes University, north past Northview High School, west to Erie Street, east to Main Street, to the parade routefilled finish in downtown Sylvania. Run Toledo will handle the race. Funds from the race will benefit Olander Park. The Festival of Lights Parade starts at 6 p.m. bringing Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown Sylvania followed by the Christmas Tree lighting at 7 p.m. in Maplewood Park. After Santa and Mrs. Claus finish lighting the tree and greeting the families gathered in the park, they will cross the street and go to the Sylvania Historical Village to talk with boys and girls until 8 p.m. Miracle on Main is a collaboration with the Sylvania Community Arts Commission, the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Sylvania Association and the Sylvania Historical Village.

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Downtown Mural Dedicated

Stellar Blooms Has New Manager Stellar Blooms owner Holly Lopinski, right, welcomes Bryan ValAlst as manager of the shop. He has over 30 years experience in the industry and also operates a holiday decorating business, Artful Design.

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L-R: Jennifer Archer, executive director of the Sylvania Area Arts Commission, Mayor Craig Stough, Town Crier Michael Lieber, Roz Carpenter, mural artist John Bucher and Alex Zottowski, participate in the dedication of the mural, located at 5658 N. Main St. in Sylvania on a building owned by John Wallace. Dave White Chevrolet donated the $2000 prize to the artist.

Mural artist, John Bucher, a 2014 Southview graduate, celebrates the dedication with friend Alex Zottowski. The artist’s mother, Jennifer Bucher (not shown) is an art teacher at Timberstone Junior High. The artist is working toward a fine arts degree from Sienna Heights University.

Rae Betz and Pam Ulrich vote for art, food, friends and fun at the Red Bird Art Walk ‘Vote for Art’ event.

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Hector Mendoza, guitarist and instructor, entertained the crowd of art enthusiasts at the Hudson Gallery.

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Jennifer Linehan of Beautiful Blooms by Jen and her son Cooper had help from Madeline Barnhart to hand out roses during ‘Petal It Forward’ day.

Staff members of Beautiful Blooms by Jen took to the streets of Sylvania on Oct. 19 to hand out hundreds of flowers to busy commuters to help brighten up their week. The event was part of the ‘Petal it Forward’ program, in partnership with the Society of American Florists, of which Beautiful Blooms by Jen is a member. Petal It Forward is in response to the release of data by SAF showing the positive emotional benefits of flowers. University research reveals that flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and a longterm positive effect on moods. Now, a new survey has found that, when it comes to flowers, it’s just as good to give as it is to receive. With this data in mind, the Petal It Forward team is not only spreading happiness to lucky Sylvania residents who receive the flowers, but arming these recipients with the tools they need to Petal it Forward and spread happiness to others: An extra flower to share with a loved one, coworker or even a stranger. “We see the positive impact day in and day out when we make our flower deliveries,” said

Jen Linehan of Beautiful Blooms by Jen. “People love to get flowers ‘just because’ so we wanted to create random smiles on that day and give people a chance to do the same for someone else.” In March 2015, SAF conducted a survey of 2,500 people throughout the U.S. to uncover the impact of flowers on Americans. The results revealed the many benefits of flowers, including the positive impact flowers have on one’s emotions and happiness, and backed up previous research studies on flowers conducted by Rutgers, Harvard and Texas A&M. Visit aboutflowers.com/research for more information on the university studies. “The impact of giving or receiving flowers is powerful and memorable,” said Linehan. “It can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one.” Linehan and the Petal It Forward Team gave away 300 flowers to people on the street. After receiving their flowers, recipients were asked to spread the happiness by gifting their extra flower and sharing their happiness on social media using #petalitforward.

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Sylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Then and Now: 5761 North Main Street BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

The next property on our historical tour of Main Street is the residential home at 5761 Main St. Today the house is used for commercial purposes. Back in 1907, when it was constructed, it was owned by Edwin H. Smith and used as a residential home. You will remember from my last two articles that Edwin Smith also owned the properties from here north to the corner of Erie Street. At the 1910 census, Smith was renting this house out to Roy and Mildred Harrison and their daughter Kathryn. Harrison was listed as being 33 years old and employed as a land-purchasing agent for the Toledo & Western Railway, a passenger and freight electric railway that had recently been constructed and passed through Sylvania. Smith sold this home to Bernice Hotchkiss in 1914. She appears to have rented out the house while she owned it. By the 1920 census, Fenton and Myrtle Clark were renting the house. Fentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employment was listed as a retail merchant of meat. He, his father and grandfather were operating a meat market in downtown Sylvania. In 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Clark purchased the home from Hotchkiss. However, by 1926, the Sylvania Savings Bank took over ownership of the house. Because of Dr. Uriah Cookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement with that bank, he was able to purchase the home on Oct. 10, 1926 from the bank. (During the Depression years, Dr. Cooke was known for purchasing properties throughout Sylvania when the bank was about ready to foreclose on the homes). Even though the Clark family lost ownership of the house, they still continued to rent the house from Dr. and Mrs. Cooke. The 1930 census shows Fenton and Myrtle Clark renting the home and living there with their son Fenton, Jr., daughter Kathryn, and a lodger named Gary Sears. Dr. Uriah A. and Ethel M. Cooke transferred the home to their daughter Elizabeth Grace Cooke Kuhlman in 1943, and she owned it until 1980. From 1926 until 1980, while the Cooke family owned this house, they rented it out to various families. The owners of the home from 1980 until current include:

1980 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stephen S. Ritzenthaler 1983 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joseph and Jacki Brady 1984 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Charles and Donna Johnston 2002 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Weig Ltd, an Ohio LLC By the 1940 census, John L. Ross and his wife Bessie were renting the home. He was 75 years old and retired. She was 71 years old. A newspaper article in 1945 reported that Mr. and Mrs. Ross were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They had lived in this house since 1933. Mr. Ross died in 1948 while still living in this house, and shortly after, Mrs. Ross went to live with her daughter in Toledo. The Polk Suburban Directory, published in 1957, shows that Robert Seidl was renting the home. The suburban directories thereafter show the following people living here, or businesses operating here: 1958 - 1959 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robert Seidl 1960 - 1962 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; James Mohn 1963 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tracy B. Ratliff 1964 -1968 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Charles A. Brown 1969 -1970 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bernard Brown 1971 -1975 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mrs. Betty Brown 1976 - 1977 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Melvin Brown 1978 - 1983 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joseph D. Brady 1984 -1987 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Room 1987 - 1990 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Americana Gallery of Gifts 1990 to current â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clock Shop In 1984, after Charles and Donna Johnston purchased the home, they were issued a zoning permit to add a 15-foot, eight-inch by 27foot, eight-inch two-story addition on the rear of the house and operate an art gallery, which included office space. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure this addition happened. In 1987, Donna Johnston was issued a zoning permit to replace the sign in the front, renaming the business Americana Gallery of Gifts. In July 1990, while the Johnstons still owned the structure, they rented it to John Mitchell. He was issued a zoning permit to replace the sign in the front to read Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clock Shop and operate a clock sale and repair business. A 1995 advertisement in the Sylvania Sentinel reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Choose From Our Large Selection of Wall, Grandfather, and Mantel clocks and more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Repair.â&#x20AC;? Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clock Shop still operates at this location today according to the sign out front.

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Local business owners relocate GearMasters Garage

Josh Radtkin and Nate Ehmann

Toledo architect receives AIA Ohio Mentor Award The American Institute of Architects Ohio honored architect Louise M. Schlatter, AIA, NCARB, for her role as a mentor to younger colleagues pursuing a career in architecture. She received the award in a ceremony at the Akron Public Library on Oct.7. The event was part of AIA Ohio’s 2016 Convention. AIA Ohio Mentor Award is given to an architect who, through dedication to the profession,

has committed themselves to assisting and advancing knowledge and skills of those entering the profession. “Louise has been an inspirational member of AIA Toledo,” said AIA Ohio President Gregg Strollo, AIA. “She has mentored many AIA associates, assisting them in their professional development and serving as a role model to young women in the profession who look to their peers in leadership positions.” She is a Master Architect with SSOE in Toledo where she spends countless hours assisting and developing younger staff. She was the first architect from AIA Toledo to volunteer with the ENGAGE Studio for ARE candidates. Schlatter is known for challenging and encouraging her mentees as well as helping them pursue and achieve their goals.

Sylvania area residents Nate Ehmann of Freedom Tax and Josh Radtkin of ProAm Belts have been partners at the full-service maintenance and repair center GearMasters Garage for over a year. Last month, they relocated the business from Maumee to 320 Oakdale Ave., where they joined forces with Hank Shuester of Shuester Auto Sales. “We are all very excited about this opportunity,” Ehmann said. “Hank was thrilled to have us buy the building and move GearMasters next to his business. We work well together. And, this is a great opportunity for us to partner with someone who offers very affordable vehicles that we know are in good condition,” he added. “With the move and the affiliation with Shuester Auto Sales, we have added a financing component to our business,” Ehmann said. “In fact, we can even finance auto repairs so you won’t have to spend your Christmas money on that new brake job your vehicle needed,” he pointed out. According to Ehmann and Radtkin, GearMasters is a one-stop shop for vehicles. “We do everything from simple oil changes to replacing transmissions,” Ehmann said. “We do body work, and we have a state-of-the-art custom paint booth. We also offer dynometer tuning and can assess a vehicle’s performance. We have the ability to modify and super charge any vehicle,” he noted. “And, we can even build a car from the ground up,” he said. “Our Gear Masters have the ability to modernize classic cars, do restoration work on any make or model ve-

hicle and make vehicles street- or even race track-ready. We have a team of designers to provide custom car wraps for either personal or business use, from racing or pin stripes to company logos and more,” Ehmann promised. “We wanted to separate our garage, making it different from others, and offer a one-stopshop,” he added. According to Radtkin, the head mechanic or Gear Master, has over 22 years of experience and the other mechanic has 45 years of experience. “We have Gear Masters who can work on today’s sophisticated vehicles as well as the older model cars before computers,” Radtkin noted. “We offer a higher quality, personalized service, better quality products all at better prices,” Ehmann promised. “We offer senior discounts and monthly specials such as our offer for brake pads and installation for $89.95. Those monthly specials can be found on our Facebook page,” he said. “And our trustworthy Gear Masters build relationships with our clients,” he added. “We also assist our customers with insurance claims,” Radtkin offered. “We work with individual customers or also offer commercial or fleet accounts.” “While we are not involved in the day-to-day operation, Nate has a passion for cars and knows a lot about the business while I will be involved with the marketing and promotion,” Radtkin said.

The Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently conducted an online campaign to acquaint potential scout moms with the ScoutMoms.org website. The Boy Scouts, staff and volunteers use the site, scoutmoms.org, to annually recognize outstanding local Scout Moms who are nominated for their service. The fall campaign resulted in a 557 percent increase in sessions on the site and an 84 percent increase in the average time spent reading the Scout Mom stories. “Our Scout Moms program is so important to us,” said Edward Caldwell, Scout executive and CEO for the Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts of America. “This is our way of recognizing the amaz-

ing moms who go out of their way to help make scouting an adventure for all involved. We’re very proud of the fact that our fall campaign helped bring thousands of potential Scout Moms from all over our fourcounty area to scoutmoms.org to read the stories of these exceptional women,” Caldwell added. Thanks to the campaign, the Erie Shores Council Facebook website, facebook.com/erieshorescouncil, recorded a 934 percent increase in overall reach during the four-week campaign. From the looks of the fall recruiting results, the campaign has created a lot of excitement with an increase in parents signing up their sons for both Tiger and Cub Scouts.

The Toledo Tennis Club’s existing Har Tru courts will be rebuilt with financing from Signature Bank. When complete, there will be 15 brand new courts, five hard courts and 10 Har Tru (clay) courts, making it the most upto-date outdoor tennis facility in northwest Ohio. TTC Board President Steve Nixon said, “We are very excited about this upgrade as it has been over 40 years since the courts were originally installed. While TTC has always been a wonderful social place for tennis, we have been concerned about the condition of our courts. Our members are avid players, and we know that the courts are one of the

most important factors in joining a club.” Toledo Tennis Club is a nonprofit, boardoperated club so having capital available for projects like this is important and not easily obtained. Steve continued, “Signature Bank was extremely helpful in understanding our club structure and working with us to get a line of credit to finance this project. Because they are a local bank, and are familiar with the club and many of its members, they were willing to help us when others were not.” TTC is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the United States. It was founded in 1885 and honored in 2003 by the United States Tennis Association. The club will reopen next May.

Bittersweet Gardens and Maumee-based Sunshine Communities celebrated the end of the fall harvest with a tour of Bittersweet and a lunch prepared by greenhouse and culinary crews from the organizations. Lunch included tortilla pesto roll-ups, pesto flatbread pizzas, pesto hummus, fresh veggies, and fruit.

Sunshine grows basil for Bittersweet’s shelfstable pesto. During its 2016 harvest season, Sunshine provided 230 pounds of basil to Bittersweet. The process of growing the basil and producing the pesto provides job training and vocational opportunities at both organizations to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Toledo Tennis Club courts to be rebuilt

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Genius Garage opens program for high school students Casey Putsch, president and founder of Genius Garage, a 501(c)3 educational experience, has expanded the Genius Garage Speed Lab to include a high school program. The four-month educational session begins the end of November and runs through March 2017 when the collegiate program gets underway. Up to eight students will be accepted to the program that began four years ago in Columbus to provide college-age students the opportunity to bridge the gap between the classroom and industry. Students in the high school program will be involved with 1/24-scale slot car model racing as their laboratory environment. The Speed Lab program will feature model cars built by students that will do 0-60 miles per hour in as little as 0.3 seconds. “These cars can hit speeds of 50100 mph and aerodynamics is all that keeps them planted with motors that are calculated to spin as high as 300,000 rpm. We will even create and use a functional wind tunnel to test car designs,” Putsch explained. “Students will learn team work and develop personal and professional skills including design, engineering and sportsmanship. Students will be required to keep an engineering journal and be responsible for writing a paper along with some research assignments. They will also take several field trips during their program.” Students are accepted into the program at no cost to them but are required to commit to spending two evenings a week and one weekend day each month for the four-month session. To apply, students need to submit a resume highlighting extra-curricular pursuits, hobbies, creations, awards, volunteer work, jobs, special classes and grades along with a letter explaining why they would be a good addition to the Genius Garage program and why they think the

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program would be good for them. Applications may be emailed to geniusgarage@hotmail.com by Nov. 20. The collegiate program, which runs from March through October, includes forming an actual professional-level auto racing team where the students design, build and support their car at races around the country. “The focus is to give the most driven young people with an interest and aptitude in cars, engineering and design the opportunity to grow without limits in a constructive, competitive and professional environment,” Putsch said. “An added benefit is that with this experience on their resumes, college students stand out from the rest when they enter the job market.” Recently Putsch, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and racing driver known for his automotive creations and accolades, moved back to northwest Ohio to join Central Classic Cars to expand and grow the business based on his professional background. He also relocated Genius Garage in an adjoining facility at 8444 W. Central Ave. “Our collegiate program has been very successful and those who have participated have gained tremendous experience and have landed incredible jobs,” Putsch stated. “The program was set up to allow students the opportunity to face real challenges and do something big that would be a shining spot on their resumes and it has.” He added, “This is the only program that allows kids to actually touch race cars. This is exciting for all of us, and it’s great to watch the growth and success of each of the students in the program.” To learn more, visit geniusgarageracing.com.

Local entrepreneur adds business to portfolio

Chris Markho Northview and University of Toledo graduate Chris Markho has recently added a new business, Local Door Coupons, to his portfolio of enterprises. He and a partner, Andrew Hillabrand, recently acquired the franchise for northwest Ohio.

“We are starting in Sylvania and will publish once a quarter beginning the end of November. We will print 15,000 copies, which we will distribute to homes over a 15 day period throughout Sylvania,” Markho pointed out. “People really enjoy coupons and we have an attractive product with enticing offers,” he said. “We can accommodate up to 16 non competing, exclusive businesses,” he said. According to Markho the company is headquartered in Miami, Fla. and has franchise locations in 14 cities. Markho said he has been operating his own businesses for the past eight years since his graduation from UT. Four years ago, he opened a Subway restaurant on Stickney Avenue and Matzinger Road. Last year, he opened a Krispy Krunchy Chicken adjacent to the Subway restaurant. In addition, Markho is a licensed Realtor with Wilson Auction & Realty Co. specializing in commercial real estate.

Chamber Speaker Inspires Audience

Jim Haudan, Chairman and CEO of Root Learning, was the guest speaker at the Nov. 2 Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce meeting held at Sylvania Country Club. He was thanked by Chamber Chairman Jeff Boersma, right, and Executive Director Michelle Sprott, left.

Casey Putsch points out the features of the eight-lane slot car race track that high school students will be racing their cars.

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Toledo Skin Institute opens in Regency Court

Tina Nandi, MD

Tina Nandi, MD, recently opened the Toledo Skin Institute at 2000 Regency Court, Suite 203. Dr. Nandi and her family relocated to northwest Ohio when her husband, Sumon Nandi, MD, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, accepted an assistant professorship at The University of Toledo. “I had also considered affiliating with the University because of my interest in academics, but chose to open a practice with a medical dermatology focus in the Sylvania area,” she said. “While many dermatologists may direct their energy toward aesthetic services, my emphasis is really on managing common, and often chronic, skin diseases. A sound medical dermatologist can afford patients considerable improvement in quality of life with a thoughtful approach to treatment,” she reported. “One of the things that resonated with me during my time as a faculty member in derma-

SACIC annual meeting planned BY ERIKA BURI/KATE FINESKE

Are you looking to network and grow your Sylvania area business? Consider learning more about the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Council by attending its annual meeting on Dec. 7 beginning at 5 p.m. “Our annual meeting has grown to become an exciting networking opportunity for Sylvania area business professionals and community leaders along with providing a great opportunity to better understand the benefits of an SACIC membership,” said Erika Buri, the current SACIC executive board president. The meeting will highlight some of the

community’s businesses with the added opportunity for participants to personally connect with key community contributors. The event is free and takes place at the Highland Meadows Country Club, 7455 Erie St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a short program followed by informal networking. All are invited; however, reservations are required. Contact Michelle at 419/882-2135 or msprott@sylvaniachamber.org by Monday, Dec. 1, to make a reservation. The SACIC is a coalition of business and community leaders who encourage area economic and business development.

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tology is that all hoofbeats do not come from horses—they may belong to a zebra! In other words, it is important to consider the full range of skin diseases that may be presenting in my office, so the patient can benefit from an accurate diagnosis and treatment. It is important to me that I personally consult with every patient who schedules a visit in my office, so he or she is reassured being under the direct care of a physician,” she added. Dr. Nandi and her staff, dermatology medical assistants Andrea Noack and Melissa Meek and office manager Brittany McCartney hold clinic hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The clinic offers adult, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. According to Dr. Nandi, they plan to expand clinical days as the practice demands. According to Dr. Nandi, she selected the

name, “Toledo Skin Institute" to localize her practice and to emphasize the medical and academic approach she and her staff offer. She said she wanted her office to be in a centralized location with easy access for patients. Dr. Nandi received her medical degree at the Emory University School of Medicine and spent a year doing postdoctoral research in psoriasis epidemiology at the University of Utah. She is a graduate of the dermatology residency at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, where there has been a tradition of national excellence for psoriasis research. Most recently, she was faculty at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Mass., where she was honored to teach medical students and residents specializing in the field of dermatology.

One local man received an extra-large thank you on Veterans Day – a new, free roof. Local Korean War veteran Wayne McGee’s family nominated him to Arnolds Home Improvement, and the local contracting company will install the new roof on Veterans Day. As a way to show gratitude to the veterans and the soldiers who tirelessly serve our country and the families who support them, Owens Corning™ Roofing and its network of independent Platinum Preferred Contractors, along with support from the Owens Corning Foundation, developed the Roof Deployment Project earlier this year. Owens Corning will donate the materials and Arnolds will donate the labor. This is the 19th free roof Owens Corning has provided to military families across the country since April.

“Mr. McGee was part of a fight to protect our freedom,” said Jason Arnold, owner of Arnolds Home Improvement. “Our company and Owens Corning both do a lot in our community to give back. We’re proud to work together on a day like this to make sure a deserving family has the safety and security of a quality roof over their heads.” McGee was drafted into the United States Army in 1950. He did construction work, was a combat engineer and served as a demolition expert. He served with the 485th Combat Engineer Battalion, in occupied Germany. McGee’s home will also receive new gutters thanks to donations from Top Notch Gutters and ABC Supply. For more information on the Roof Deployment Project, visit RoofDeploymentProject.com.

The Orleans Building, a part of the Levis Commons retail space, has been purchased by NAI Harmon Group, a commercial real estate firm that has been actively engaged in many development projects throughout the United States as well as Northwest Ohio. The Orleans Building is located on the main boulevard and offers 67,000 square feet of building along with an adjacent parcel of 4.5 acres. NAI Harmon Group has plans to bring

the Orleans Building to full occupancy and will be actively seeking tenants for this space. The existing current tenants will remain. This effort is designed to attract restaurants and retail outlets and restore The Orleans Building as one of the true jewels of Levis Commons. “We are excited to add to the momentum that Levis Commons has and deserves,” said Dallas Paul, Principal/Broker for NAI Harmon Group, whom has been involved in the process.

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Chamber Spotlight Business Honored

The Sylvania AdVantage newspaper was named the Spotlight Business at the October Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. L-R: Chamber Executive Director Michelle Sprott, Jen Ruple, feature writer, Sharon Lange, Sylvania AdVantage owner/publisher, Mary Helen Darah, feature writer, and Chamber Chairman Jeff Boersma.

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Toledo Christ Child Society member Kati Hughes and President Jane Larsen welcome Christ Child Society of Columbus President Molly Fanning and National President Marybeth Baucco to the annual event.

Celebrity Wait Night co-chairwomen Jenny Trango and Meg Sears are delighted with the sold-out crowd of 569 people at the annual event held Nov. 7 at the Real Seafood and Zia’s at the Docks.

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The most wonderful time of year is quickly approaching. We’ll soon be busy giving and receiving gifts, volunteering for favorite charities and celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when stress can get the best of us, making us more vulnerable to sickness and fatigue. No need to panic. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, located at 5105 Monroe St., offers a plethora of superfoods that can help ward off colds and flus, assist in maintaining weight, and boost energy levels needed to shop, wrap, bake, entertain and anything else on your holiday list. Look for these seasonal favorites in the store, and be sure to check out these recipes and more from freshthyme.com: Brussels Sprouts – packed in fiber and offering some satiating protein, these nutrientdense sprouts offer many antioxidants, folate, vitamin C and more. Sweet Potato – a staple of the season, this tuber helps regulate blood sugar curbing your appetite and helping you digest with healthy fiber. Cinnamon – Call it a super spice, cinnamon packs a lot of flavor and health benefits including regulating blood sugar, boosting metabolism, lowering cholesterol and helping you shed some unwanted pounds. Cauliflower – it may be the vegetable of 2016 for a reason! This low-carb, high-fiber, omega-3-packed super food is the perfect po-

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tato substitute. Pumpkin Seeds – a special bonus for your favorite fall pumpkin patch trip, these seeds are high in protein and fiber, rich in omega3s and loaded with tryptophan, reducing stress and helping you sleep. Spaghetti Squash – this low-carb, lowcalorie substitute for pasta also has antioxidants, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, all linked to healthy eyes and vision. Maple Syrup – a sweetener that doesn’t cause boating or digestive problems? Sign us up! Plus, it’s high in magnesium, which lowers levels of cortisol and reduces belly fat. Pomegranate – These seeds offer digestion-aiding fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants, while also being delicious. Fire Cider – They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away but so does a tablespoon of Fire Cider. This year-round staple is necessary for beating off a change of season cold and packs a punch of orange, lemons, onions, ginger, horseradish, habanero pepper, garlic and turmeric in each spoonful.

Creamy Cauliflower and Leek Gratin 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter 2 large leeks, washed, sliced into thin rounds ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour 2 cups unsweetened soy milk or 2% milk

Butternut Squash Noodles with Kale, Chickpeas and Pumpkin Seeds. –Photo courtesy of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market. 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bitesized pieces ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat oven to 350 F. In a large pot, melt oil or butter over low heat. Add leeks, salt, pepper, nutmeg and tarragon. Sauté over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until leeks are softened. Add arrowroot, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Slowly drizzle in milk, stirring constantly (a large whisk is helpful), being sure to eliminate any lumps. Increase heat, continuing to stir until milk bubbles. Add cauliflower, stirring to combine. Cover and cook over medium-low until cauliflower becomes slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender and cheese bubbles. (Recipe adapted from freshthyme.com) Butternut Squash Noodles with Kale, Chickpeas and Pumpkin Seeds 1 medium butternut squash 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Freshly ground black pepper ½ small red onion, diced 2 ¼ cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 bunch fresh kale, stems removed, washed and coarsely chopped ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

2 tablespoons ponzu sauce cup toasted pumpkin seeds Heat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut off bulbous end of squash. Place in reusable container and refrigerate for another use. Trim end off remaining piece of squash and peel. Cut in half to make 2 pieces about 3” long. Process each piece through spiralizer or mandoline, cutting squash into long, thin noodles. Toss squash noodles with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread out in single layer on baking sheet. Season lightly with pepper. Add a little more oil if noodles appear too dry. Bake for 5 minutes, or until squash is tender but still firm when pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large, heavy saucepan or deep frying pan. Add onion and sauté just until soft. Add chickpeas and stir. Remove from heat. When squash is ready, gently fold into chickpea mixture along with kale and return to burner. Gently toss over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until kale wilts and ingredients are piping hot. Fold in parsley. Spoon into heated serving bowls, drizzle with a little ponzu sauce, and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. (Recipe adapted from freshthyme.com)

Creamy Cauliflower and Leek Gratin. –Photo courtesy of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market.

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Savvy Sylvania ... Makes a Visit to Walker Funeral Home BY MARY HELEN DARAH

I entered Walker Funeral Home, located at 5155 W. Sylvania Ave., for the first time without a heavy heart. I have entered its doors numerous times before to say my final goodbyes to a loved one or to comfort grieving friends and family. It has been my experience that fear stems from ignorance. Therefore, I was excited, and let’s be honest, curious, of learning more about the local business that has been helping residents honor their deceased loved ones since 1933. I first spoke with Keith Walker, president of Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, whose grandfather opened Walker Funeral Home’s first location 83 years ago in downtown Toledo close to the Toledo Museum of Art. “My grandfather was a people person,” recalled Walker. “That is what this business is really all about. It’s building relationships with people when they need you the most. Honestly when I started in 1997 as president, I brought in a whole new team of talented, compassionate people. I started when we were assisting 130 families a year. Currently we serve 350 families a year at this location.”

From beginning to end

Walker team members are with families from the time of death to embalming and burial or cremation. “We handle the entire process,” stated Walker. “It’s what sets us apart. We send our own driver to pick up the deceased. We leave a rose on a pillow with a note that we will be taking care of their loved one. We use a handmade quilt, not a body bag, when we transfer their loved ones. Little details are important. We also have constant communication with families. If families call us with questions, we have failed. We want them to be informed through every step of the process and know they will be cared for.”

Ups and downs

I asked Walker and two of his staff members, Ryan Hobbs, director of operations, licensed funeral director and embalmer, and Dave Latta, location manager, licensed funeral director and embalmer, what they felt was the most rewarding aspect of their chosen careers. “We get to care for the people that entrust us with their loved one,” stated Hobbs. “We have the autonomy to experience ourselves as caregivers. We do not provide ‘cookie cutter’ care. We have the freedom to uniquely care for them based on their individual religious, cultural and economic situations.” Latta enjoys using his personal skills on the job. “I think people appreciate the sacredness of what we do,” he stated. “We have the task of telling their life story. We also help people transition from having a relationship in the physical realm to memory. The relationship has changed, not ended. It is rewarding to be with families in the middle of the night after they lose a loved one, and be the same face to greet them in the morning.” Walker feels that funerals are an important psychological experience and he is rewarded by helping families acknowledge, commemorate and celebrate a life. “Every life is sacred and needs to be cherished and remembered,” said Walker. According to Walker, one of the most difficult aspects of the job is the increasing loss of young people to heroin. “We have had two deaths in the last week, and both were in their early 20s,” stated Walker. “Earlier this year, we asked ourselves what we could do and took $50,000 out of our advertising budget to increase awareness. It wasn’t enough. Now we have a website (helpwithheroin.com) that connects people with the help they need whether they are a user or family member in need of help.”

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L-R: Dave Latta, Walker President Keith Walker, and Ryan Hobbs of Walker Funeral Home on Sylvania Avenue.

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The one thing that all men stressed is that they must be at their best at all times. “No matter what is going on in our lives, we show up at our best,” explained Hobbs. “Even if you think you're having a tough day, theirs is worse and they need our compassion.” Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “Every man dies the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.” After spending time at Walker Funeral Home, I am comforted that there are people in the service of others that value every life and help families make those distinctions and celebrate and honor the memory of their loved ones.

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Symphony League hosts ‘Tune in Tuesday’

Merwin Siu, associate principal second violinist with Toledo Symphony Orchestra, talks with his wife, Kimberly Kefalas, and Barbara Brown, past president of the Toledo Symphony League, after his performance.

Members and guests of the Toledo Symphony League Beverly Wolcott, Ann Lieder, Claudia Trombla, Shirley Brodonbook and Kris Young spend time visiting during the recent Toledo Symphony League’s ‘Tune in Tuesday.’

Toledo Symphony League members Claudia Trombla, Mary Decker and Anne Johnson enjoy lunch with fellow Symphony Leaguers.

Ina Tuschman and Susan Lang, vice-president of membership, enjoy lunch and the program featuring Merwin Sui at the ‘Tune in Tuesday.’

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Lois Ford stops to talk with volunteer bartenders Baron Black and Bernie Fegan. Toledo Memorial Park donated the beverages for the event.

Jeff Clegg and Jeff Mocek of Toledo Memorial Park make sure Stephanie White receives the wine she requested.

Sylvania Senior Center Director Julie Graf thanks Dana Cruse of Lakes of Sylvania for providing the food for the event held Oct. 27 at the Center.

Maureen Stevens and Christine Chrilla have fun creating their fall cornucopia at the Sylvania Community Services fundraiser.

Katie Sohnly and Jacki Herrington pick up their supplies from Dan Hafner of Hafner Flowers.

Stephanie Simon and Taryn Shmitz enjoy tasting the snacks and working on their decorative fall projects.

Pamela Schaefer and Joyce Bettinger put the finishing touches on their holiday decorations.

SCS Executive Director Claire Proctor and Jan Watkins study the beer selection offered by volunteer bartender and SCS board member Dave Borgman.

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Flag Boxes are presented to families of veterans at the Senior Center

The Sylvania Senior Center Woodshop Project Group L-R: Glenn Holmes, Samir Abu-Absi, Das Madavan, Brian Paul, Don Klimesh, Bill Teaderman, Steve Miller and Henri Lavimodiere crafted the flag boxes they present to the families of veterans who passed away during the year at a ceremony Nov. 10 at the Senior Center. The Walker Funeral Home, 4 Star Pro Hardware, Sharples Hardwood, Sylvan Studios and Harry A. Weiss helped make the event possible.

Randi Monaghan accepted a flag box from Brian Paul on behalf of her father-in-law Tom Monaghan, U.S. Navy.

Lucas County Burial Corps bugler Joe Sainski plays Taps on the Senior Center patio following the 21 Gun Salute by other corps members.

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Transfer equivalencies offered for former ITT students

Bob and Mary Arquette, hosts John and Kaiko Zureich, who opened up their beautiful new home on the river for the event, and Mary Ann Gawelek, president of Lourdes University, enjoy ‘Dinner with the President’ on Nov. 5 that included desserts from Vendome Pastry.

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Lourdes University Director of Undergraduate Admissions Shawn T. Bussell announced transfer-friendly equivalencies for ITT students. “As a university that has long provided strong undergraduate programs for working adults and transfer students, Lourdes welcomes any former ITT student who wishes to complete his or her bachelor’s degree,” said Mr. Bussell. Transfer scholarships are also available. In September, ITT Educational Services, a for-profit educational company, announced it was closing nearly all of its campuses leaving current ITT students unable to fulfill their undergraduate degree at that institution. To assist these students, Lourdes University Admissions and Financial Aid representatives are available to help deter-

mine the number of credits that will transfer as well as available financial aid. A private Catholic institution of higher education, Lourdes University, the Higher Learning Commission and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education accredits its business programs. Former ITT students can enroll at Lourdes to complete their Bachelor of Science degree in one or more of the following majors: accounting, business administration, health care administration, human resource management, integrated business, and marketing. Interested students can contact an admissions representative at 419/885-5291 or 800/878-3210, ext. 5291. A current list of transfer equivalencies for former ITT students is available at lourdes.edu/transfer.

On Dec. 17, starting at 3 p.m., Father Jim Bacik offers an Advent Reflection at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. Father Jim Bacik is a widely regarded theologian, writer, lecturer and pastor who served as campus minister and adjunct professor of humanities at The University of Toledo for more than 30 years. Ordained in 1962 as a priest for the Diocese of Toledo, he served at St. Mary’s Sandusky, St. Thomas More Bowling Green and Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo. The Advent Reflection focuses on the virtue of mercy and draws on the suggestions of Pope Francis. The reflection will be followed by Mass for the Second Sunday of

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Advent Reflection with Father Jim Bacik

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L-R: Kathy Valtin, Erica Blake and Sarah Bednarski welcome football fans to the Mercy Health’s tailgate.

The Fineske family, Andrew, Adam, Nicholas, Liz and Kate, enjoy the tailgating festivities.

L-R: Heather Saenz and Sylvania Schools Superintendent Scott Nelson hope that the school levy would pass.

L-R: Principal at Arbor Hills Tim Zieroff, Melissa McDonald and Stan Joplin enjoy the food and fun. –by Mary Helen Darah

L-R: Jake Pizza, Tyler Beattie and Dylan Bush support their Northview Wildcats during the game between the two rivals.

Cakie Richardson (top) and Madi Sample (bottom) cheer on their Northview team to victory. –by Mary Helen Darah

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NV Musician of the Week

NV Musician of the Week Violinist Rosalie D’Onofrio is a member of the Chamber Orchestra and is currently serving as vice president of the Northview Orchestra. She has participated in OMEA NW Regional Orchestra, District Orchestra, Toledo Youth Orchestras and performs regularly at Solo and Ensemble. She is involved in the National Honor Society, Leadership Academy, Class and Student Government, and Interact. She is a founder of the new Private Lesson Program for junior high students, which pairs high school students as teachers for Sylvania Junior High students. She is the daughter of Colleen and Richard D’Onofrio.

Cayla Kale sings in the A Cappella Choir, Women’s Chorus and Harmony Road Show. She is an active member of the Northview Theatre Department and is currently playing the role of Babet in NV’s fall musical, ‘Les Miserables.’ She also participates in the community theatre programs. She is president of the Northview Drama Club and is an active Thespian in the Educational Theatre Association. She also leads worship for the Bridges Youth Music Ministry, a nonprofit organization and volunteers her time at McCord Road Christian Church. She is the daughter of Kathy and Dennis Kale.

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SCOTT NELSON

November 8th was a pivotal moment in the history of Sylvania Schools. The passage of Issue #17 will enable the district to continue to play a vital role in the lives of our students and the broader Sylvania Scott Nelson community. It is with heartfelt appreciation that we thank all of our community supporters; parents (present and past), the Sylvania City Council, the Sylvania Township Trustees, the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation, Sylvania Rotary, Sylvania Senior Center, and to all of the other community members who recognize the valued relationship of a strong school district to our community. We are

sincerely grateful for the trust the community has placed in us and we will work diligently to meet and exceed that trust. The tireless campaign work of teachers, support staff, administrators, board of education members, parents and community members cannot be overstated. This collaborative endeavor was the reason Issue #17 passed by such a significant margin. This successful campaign model will serve as a blue print and equip Sylvania Schools to confidently move forward into the 21st Century. The future for our students is secure. Sylvania Schools will be able to address their needs in an educational environment which is not only conducive to learning, but also allow us to better meet their social and emotional needs. The ability to foster in our students the life-long passions and interests is a core value of all Sylvania educators. As the Superintendent of Sylvania Schools, I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who advocated for our students and their future.

The Cat Attack Robotics Team held its annual lawn mower winterization fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 12. The service included oil change, cleaning and power washing, stabilizing the gas and running an inspection. The funds help the team to build robots and travel to FIRST Robotics Competition events.

According to the team’s website, The Cat Attack’s mission is to experience the fun, excitement, and hard work of using math, science, technology and teamwork to accomplish goals, forming a partnership between students and engineers in the process. For more information, see thecatattack.org.

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Theatre Students Collect Food

Northview senior Caity Hoffman and Southview senior Miriam Fneiche, members of the International Thespian Society, participated in ‘Trick-orTreat So Kids Can Eat’ with students collecting canned goods. Together, the two schools collected almost 1,000 nonperishable food items for Sylvania Area Family Services.

Race for academic excellence set

The Sylvania Academic Excellence Foundation is hosting the second annual Sylvania Sprint for Schools on Sunday, Nov. 20. The race is a sanctioned 5K-trail race that starts and ends at Stranahan Elementary winding through 3.2 miles of wooded trails at Wildwood Metropark in Toledo. Proceeds will benefit the Sylvania Academic Excellence Foundation's efforts to enhance academics. For 30 years, Sylvania AEF has provided more than $90,000 to support Sylvania schools’ teachers and students; and ultimately, the mission of the schools. The AEF began with the bequest of a school maintenance worker, Augustus Zimmerman. The impact that education had on the children of Sylvania schools, made a lasting impression on him. His foresight and gift inspired the AEF’s mission and has had a positive effect on the enhancement of learning in the Sylvania schools. Each year, five distinguished alumni are honored at the annual AEF Hall of Fame dinner. The Sylvania Sprint for Schools is a fundraiser to support teacher grants, student scholarships, and the digital initiative. The race starts at 9 a.m., with same day registration and packet pick up beginning at 7:30 a.m. on the race day. The cost is $25 for same day registration. Awards for first, second, and third place are given to each age category. Those wishing to register online can visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Toledo/Sylva niaSprintforSchools5KTrailRunWalk. To learn more about Sylvania AEF, visit sylvaniaaef.org.

Cougar of the Week

SV Geometry teacher Mark Stamm nominated sophomore Ashley Mercer for Cougar of the Week. Mr. Stamm shares that “Ashley is a sweet girl that has a great work ethic and attitude. She also has perfect attendance.” Ashley enjoys performing in theatre. She was in Southview’s fall play. If Ashley could meet anyone in the world it would be Amelia Earhart because she has always been fascinated by her drive to fly across the Atlantic. Ashley is the daughter of Al and Jackie Mercer.

Chamber Salutes Students of the Month

Southview Principal Dave McMurray, Southview student McKenna Durback, her mother, Darlene Durback, Barb Hughes, Chris Saverstrom and her daughter Northview student Courtney Moreland, Northview Principal Steve Swaggerty, Sylvania Schools Superintendent Scott Nelson, Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jeff Boersma and Executive Director Michelle Sprott were on hand to honor the students at the Nov. 2 luncheon.

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Senior Sydney Boerst has earned her third varsity letter as a member of the Northview Volleyball Program. She led the LadyKats to a 15-9 overall record this season and a 9-5 record in the NLL. Sydney was voted 1st Team All-NLL, 1st Team All-District VII and was recently named Most Valuable Player in the Volleyball program. She lead the program this fall in total kills (271), hitting percentage (.328), and blocks (77), and was second on the team in digs. Sydney has accepted a full scholarship to Indiana UniversityPurdue University, Fort Wayne, a Division I Volleyball Program.

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Senior Lily Powell just finished her fourth year as a member of the Varsity LadyKat Soccer team. Her leadership qualities both on and off the field earned her a role as one of three tri-captains. Lily's athleticism made her a threat anywhere she played on the field, whether she played in the back shutting down the opponent's top players from scoring through the middle or a scoring threat when playing in the midfield or forward positions. She earned First Team All-NLL honors and was voted to the Second Team All-Northwest Ohio District team. —Photos by John Crisman AssetWare Events Photography

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Greg Crabtree, this year's recipient, is surrounded by family and friends at the David Thomas Wish Foundation 5K Walk/Run. The foundation was created to support men who suffer from terminal illness turn a 'bucket list' item into a reality.

Duane Meller crossed the finish line at the 5K Walk/Run held on Oct. 15 at Secor Metropark to support men and their families who suffer from terminal illness.

Larry and Deborah DeLeon hold hands as they finish the race that helps lesson the grief, sadness and uncertainty of men with terminal illness.

Runners participated in the Dave Thomas Wish Foundation 5K Walk/Run to help this year's recipient experience a vacation or adventure that will create lasting memories.

Inverness Club wins bid for 2021 Solheim Cup Kelley and Rob Watson look on as their son Nick Wyatt signs a letter of intent to play baseball at Northwood.

Kaitlyn Dieringer, center with her father, Joe, and mother, Brenda, signs a letter of intent to be a member of the dive team at Eastern Michigan.

Mindy and Steve Keene congratulate their daughter Kylie, who will play volleyball at Tiffin University.

Ashley Knight, center, with her parents, Amy and Chad, signs her letter of intent to play golf at Cleveland State University.

The 17th edition of Solheim Cup, pitting the best women golfers from the United States against the best in Europe, will come to Inverness Club. “Inverness Club and its members are thrilled to have been selected to host the 2021 Solheim Cup,” said Inverness Club President Steve Mitchell. “Our historic Donald Ross-designed course has been host to six major championships and five national championships and I’m especially proud that this tradition will be elevated to include the biggest event in women’s golf.” The 2021 Solheim “Cup will continue to build on the strong history and tradition of LPGA golf in northwest Ohio, which began in 1954 at the Inverness Four-Ball hosted at

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Sylvania graduates inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

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The Whalens, Colleen, Chris and Cathy and their parents Mike and Arlene accept the award on behalf of their sister/daughter Cara, a 1988 Northview graduate who was inducted posthumously into the ninth annual Athletic Hall of Fame for tennis. The luncheon, sponsored by Mercy Health, was held on Oct. 29 at Sylvania Country Club.

Sue Jolly, Sylvania Class of 1964, received the Jim Glase Distinguished Service Award at the Athletic Hall of Fame luncheon.

Former Southview golf coach Tom Laasch and his wife, Carol, accepted the award for golf on behalf of 1998 Southview graduate Andrew Malcolm who was unable to attend.

Michael Jones, Northview class of 1994, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for hockey.

John Schantz, Northview 1987 graduate, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for baseball and basketball.

Southview 1978 graduate David Kidd was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for hockey.

Mark Porter accepted the award for basketball/golf/track/ baseball on behalf of his father, Arliss W. Porter, Burnham High School Class of 1946.

Steve Smith and his sister Kelley Smith Treece accepted on behalf of their father, Tim, who was the Northview tennis/baseball coach for 33 years

Ken Corless, Sylvania 1966 graduate and his wife, Jane, were on hand for the induction ceremony for golf.

Southview 2006 graduate Bahiyjaui Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents and brother, James and Cassandra Allen and James Allen, Jr. accepted the award for basketball and track & field.

Jim Greiner, Sylvania class of 1967, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for wrestling.

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Sylvania Rotary continues its election night tradition of ‘Flapjacks & Chefs Hats’

Rotarian Claudia Handwork welcomes Boyd and Kay Montgomery to the annual ‘Flapjacks & Chefs Hats’ event.

Richmon Braylock takes good care of his balloon sculptures.

The Turners, Steve, Sophie, Lucy and Kim look forward to their pancake dinner.

Kevin Tolles, Carol and Jim Collins, their daughter Sara and granddaughter Ava enjoy the pancakes, waffles and omelets.

Danita Binkowski puts the finishing touches on Liam Veloske's face painting.

Craig and Micki Schuele and their sons Zeke and Jacob enjoy having dinner at Southview.

Margie Black talks with Claire Procter before sitting down to enjoy her pancakes and waffle.

Benton Cole sells raffle tickets to Jared Jakes, Rae Betz, Cindy Betz, Emmy Jakes and Laura Jakes.

Julia Crowell, Teddy Theodorou, Brooklynn Reinbolt, Andrew Fineske and Hayden Baker have fun in the balloon pen under the watchful eye of Deb Chany.

Michelle Jacobs and her children Micah and Eva finish their pancake dinners.

Epworth Girl Scouts Make a Difference

Epworth Girl Scouts and leader Janice French, Marissa Vetter, Batman aka Chuck Osswald, Yvan, Emma Oliver, Eva Oliver, co-leader Laurel Lovitt, Ronan French-Hill, Avery Anderson, Claire Behnfeldt, Fallon French-Hill, Madalyn Musselman, Brooke Herald, Rachael Zachariah, Killeen French-Hill, Ellie Herald and Katie McInerney placed toy soldiers in the church cloister for people to take and remember those in the service of the country. Yvan is from Africa and being hosted by Reeves and Amy Northrup. He will be returning home in January.

Northview student Ellen Wood creates balloon sculptures for Paige and Grace Taylor.

Kris Park loves her cheetah face painted by one of the Rotary volunteers in the children’s area.

Gary Fitzpatrick, Gloria Rumans, Anita Sanchez-Serda and Claudia Handwork greet guests at the event.

Northview Principal Steve Swagerty shares the microphone with Southview Principal Dave McMurray.

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River Trail Grant Announced

The city of Sylvania has been notified of an $850,000.00 grant from the Clean Ohio Trails Fund to help pay for construction of Craig Stough Phase 2 of the River Trail. This large grant means the project is now funded and ready to proceed with bidding and construction in early 2017. The total River Trail Phase 2 construction cost estimate is $2,330,000. Two other grants have previously been received: $400,000 from Ohio Capital Improvements House Bill 497 with the help of Representative Barbara Sears, and $400,000 generously pledged from Flower Hospital. The remaining $680,000 will be paid with City of Sylvania Capital Improvement funds. Phase 2 will extend the ADA accessible River Trail east from Harroun Road, along the south bank of the Ottawa River through the north end of the Flower Hospital campus, under the current US 23 bridges and up to Monroe Street adjacent to the northbound US 23 exit ramp, a total length of 0.65 mile. The Trail will be asphalt pavement with

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State Audit is Excellent

The findings of a state audit of the finances of Sylvania Township, “is the best we’ve had in my years,” Chief Financial Officer Dave Simko said. Simko, who first took office in 2004, said the state auditor, in its bi-annual inspection of the township books, “issued no findings, no citations,” in its report. He termed the state’s report, “excellent,” for an entity which sees “$25 million come in and $25 million go out” every year. The finance department, he said, has done a good job for many years, adding that it has been bolstered by the hiring of Scott Smith, CPA, as the director. Smith had been the chief deputy of the county auditor’s office and finance director for the city of Sylvania prior to being hired by the township on a part-time basis. Smith said it is uncommon for a state audit to return a report with no issues, particularly with a budget as large and diverse as that of Sylvania Township. He added that audits by the state rarely actually find money missing. The findings usually have to do with accounting methods that don’t follow guidelines or errors in how certain

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passive lighting and security cameras. Some areas of the trail inside the Ottawa River floodway will be elevated on concrete bridge decking, providing beautiful views of natural areas not currently accessible much of the year. Further, Phase 2 will provide a more scenic and quieter pedestrian route to cross US 23. Currently there are only two roadways inside Sylvania that cross US 23 – Monroe Street and Main Street. Neither are very comfortable pedestrian pathways due to the large amount of traffic and the narrow sidewalks. Once completed, Phase 2 of the River Trail will provide a far more pleasant pedestrian path, connecting sidewalks along Monroe Street to the Flower Hospital campus, Harroun Park and

downtown Sylvania. Phase 1 of the River Trail opened in June, 2012 at a cost of $1,362,000, with grant funds paying $688,000 of the cost. Phase 1 is 0.6 miles long and includes a 100-foot long bridge over Ten Mile Creek. The River Trail provides a recreational opportunity for our residents, as well as helping attract new businesses to downtown Sylvania. It provides a direct pedestrian connection from the downtown to the Flower Hospital campus and soon to Monroe Street. Our riverfront areas are an asset to our community and the River Trail opens them up for more visibility, use and enjoyment.

items are reported. Simko said when he first began with the township he would take financial records home because of the complexity of accounting for so much money. “I’d stay up looking at the books, because I was responsible.” Over time, he said, computerization has helped in the oversight of funds and quickly developed confidence in the personnel. He pointed out that Vicki Alspach, financial analyst, has worked in the office for 27 years. He said her knowledge of government rules and regulations is complete when it comes to financing in the township. He also noted that Linda Gilsdorf, payroll specialist, is equally adept at her work for the township. He praised the job done by Sheila Henry, who recently left the township position when she moved from the area after her husband took a new job. He said that her replacement, Karen Palmer, is doing a good job. “A perfect audit is the result of experienced, good people,” he said, “and they enable me to sleep at night.”

done with relative ease, but that was partly due to the fact that trees held on to most leaves for about two weeks longer than normal this season. Far from the case now. Much larger piles of leaves now need to be collected and they are more often soggy as fall rains increase. For those who are interested to find out when crews might visit their neighborhood, a new service has been initiated. Go to the township website: sylvaniatownship.com. Click on the location where you will go to a township map, which has been marked into numbered grids. When you locate the place you are interested in, call the telephone number displayed and an updated message will tell you where crews will be working in the next day or two. Leaves should be raked or blown to the street-side, but not in the street. Piles should be away from fire hydrants and other obstacles. Keep brush and garden waste out of the leaf piles. Don’t place leaves in plastic bags.

Leaf Collection

Sylvania Township crews will continue to collect leaves along township streets up until they begin their last cycle scheduled to start Nov. 30. Rob Nash said earlier collection had been

Development Zoning

Zoning changes that could allow for the development of a 60-unit residential care facility on Sylvania Avenue east of McCord Road will be considered this month by the Lucas County Plan Commission. The Applicant, Chapel Development LLC,

of Holland, is asking that the current zoning for the house at 6805 Sylvania Ave., be changed from its current designation as commercial property. The property of the house is needed for the facility, but that use is not allowed where the property is zoned as commercial. The staff of the county commission recommends that the zoning change be recommended to the township for approval and that a special use permit be granted for the residential care facility. After action by the county the case will be heard by the Sylvania Township Zoning Commission, which will make a recommendation to the township trustees who will make a decision on the matter. In a companion case, the county will hear a request for a conditional use permit for the facility's construction to the east of the house at 6805 Sylvania Ave. The plan calls for splitting the property on which Advent Lutheran Church sits, facing McCord Road so that it will remain. There is no construction under consideration for the area north of the church to Sylvania Avenue. Most of the rest of the land would be used for the facility, such as parking, landscaping, and the one-story building itself. The staff recommends that the commission approve the request. The issue will then be heard by the Sylvania Township board of zoning appeals.

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Jaxson and Emerson Weiser enjoy an ice cream treat from Mayberry Ice Cream.

Sarah Brandener of Friends of the Family hands out candy to Tessa Longardner.

Sierra Ghamdouche and her children Rosalie and Ahmad pick out candy at Tangles Salon & Spa.

Lindsey Cordrey and Emmitt along with Taylor, Betty and Adylynn get ready to compete in the costume contest held at Frameworks.

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John and Diana Kim had a sleepy dragon aka Arabella who stopped for a treat at Architects by Design.

Ran Bittar and sons Anthony and Adonis enjoy cookies they decorated at The Next Sweet Thing Bakery.

Brooklyn and Perry Harris and their daughter Tori and son Peyton were in line for treats at Personal Eyecare.

Calvin Huey made a splash in his costume.

Daphne Schad was fetching in her green and blue tutu.

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Olander Park was alive with characters during the annual Halloween Hike

Dillon Perkins lights up the night as he made his way around Lake Olander.

Lorenzo Delos Reyos is about to be ‘frightened’ by his father, the monster aka Arthur Delos Reyos.

Twins Payton and Ella Lellard make a ‘purrfect’ pair as they stopped at each station for treats.

Killen, Ronan and Fallon French-Hill stop in the Olander Park children’s area to make music.

Andrea Geer and her children Tommy and Kayleen make a striking trio at the annual Halloween Hike.

Harper Novak was a very convincing 'Dorothy' with her little dog, Toto, in his basket.

Camden Knapik as Dory and his parents Erica and Frank Knapik are easy to find.

Yvonne and J.P. Lim and their children Yangyik (Pooh) and Juyik have fun at the hike.

Greysen and Kenley McNear are on a mission to gather candy at the annual Halloween Hike.

Griffin, Ethan, Tyler, Claire and Adelyn Rozek are well dressed for the occasion.

Brianna and Ahriana Houston are all set to begin the hike around Lake Olander and gather candy.

Trinity Gawron has fun with her daughter Sophia who was a sprinkle-covered doughnut.

Zachery and Nicholas Alek, Austin and Grant Carleton and Asher Stachowiak and his dad, RJ, second from right, were set for the event.

Annika Keivens, Taylor Koleszar and Imogine Keivens are able to stay awake long enough to make the candy-gathering hike.

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THE MOUSE TRAP

My Laptop Will Not Start

Has this ever happened to your laptop? You try everything. It was working yesterday. Now what? The simplest thing to do is this. Make Janis Weber sure the computer is turned off and the lid is closed. Turn it over and look around. The battery compartment is almost as long as the computer so look for a release tab or sometimes two. Now, screwdriver in hand, just slice the tabs until the battery case pops open. Gently remove the long battery and set it aside. Make sure the power cord is not plugged in. This part is important. Push and hold the start button for a minimum of 30 seconds. Plug the laptop back into the power source and push the start button like normal. If you still cannot start it, then do these steps again. If all is well, you can turn off the computer and reinsert the battery. The action of resetting the power and all its sources can refresh the computer. Still no luck? There are many reasons past the easy. You may need a technician at this point. I hope this easy trick helped.

Email Wows

I bet you get tons of email that is just plain junk. I also assume you delete them and wonder why more and more come back. Let me explain how some of this works. You have an email that is from sally@junkmail.com. You delete it. You did not even look to see exactly who it came from right? Soon you get another email from ben@junkmail.com. You had no idea that junkmail.com was being used over and over.

If you merely delete an email and not report it as spam, the sender assumes it made it to your in-box and keeps sending you more notes even under a different name like sally or ben. What you need to do is report the sender’s extension of junkmail.com as spam. Some email software will let you identify all senders from junkmail.com like this. *@junkmail.com. This asterisk signifies any senders from junkmail.com. This way you will cease getting email from that organization. Do this to all your potential spam and junk and you will see a huge difference in the amount of unwanted email you receive. If you cannot find access to the customization of the entire organization, at least click on each junk email and report it as spam. Don’t just delete it. Did you know that if you even open to see the entire mail before deleting it, the sender knows? Now that they know you are a real person, your address is sold to multiple sources. Here come more and more and more. Someone is making money sooner or later with multiple attempts to get your attention.

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A STUDENT SPEAKS By the time you read this Halloween will be behind us, but I feel you should know that Notre Dame students take Halloween very seriously. So seriously, that I walked out my front Libby Stupica door rocking a teal velour tracksuit, a cheetah print shirt, sneakers, and gold hoop earrings. Aqua the Cheetah Girl was making a comeback. Each year at NDA we have a costume contest where winners receive Golden Gourds in various categories, and I was dressed for the show. Walk through the halls on Halloween at NDA and you’ll have no need to scroll Pinterest! As a member of Executive Student council, I had arrived to school early to pass out candy. I got my first glimpse of everyone in their Halloween finery as they made their way to homeroom. Halloween music played over the PA. However, the main event took place that afternoon in the performing arts center, where students could display their costumes on stage for the whole student body to see. The energy from all the students for one another’s creativity was so supportive. I’m not sure if this kind of enthusiasm for Halloween is universal among teens, but I find it refreshing that girls, grades 7-12, feel comfortable on stage sharing their creative spirit, while being judged by the whole student body. Their willingness to be so vulnerable illustrates a supportive culture at NDA; no girl went on stage and didn’t receive a resounding cheer from the crowd. The cheers continued as the Golden

classes are offered though the Eberly Center at UT 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 on her website: listed OhComputerTraining.com. The classes at UT offer inexpensive and totally non-intimidating. Call 419/ 530-8570 to register. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away. Gourd award winners were announced. Two girls who dressed as Powerschool and the yellow “down” arrow (which appears when a grade drops) won Scariest costume. Two others dressed as North and Kanye West won in the duo category. The Most Creative was given to a girl who was a sky dancer, dressed head to toe in a red body suit with tassels hanging from her arms. She shimmied up and down like an inflatable outside a car wash. Finally, a group of girls who dressed as taxidermy animal heads with boards around their painted faces (which created the illusion that they were mounted on the wall) stole the show and took home the Group Golden Gourd. Students weren’t the only ones being applauded and winning awards. The faculty never fails to show us up, and this year was no exception. My biology teacher dressed as a witch, sporting a flowy dress, black wig, and donning elaborate makeup. One of the Sisters of Notre Dame was a dragon, complete with dragon tail, feet, and hands. However, it was my math teacher that went home with the faculty Golden Gourd. He shaved his head and dressed up as Gru from Despicable Me! Being surrounded by teachers and administration that participate in the spirit of Halloween just as much as the student body makes it even more fun to go all out each year. Yes, we take our Halloween at NDA more seriously than the students of Halloween Town High. I may no longer stroll through my neighborhood collecting candy in my jack-o-lantern bucket, but Notre Dame has instilled in me a new love for Halloween. It was a daytime celebration this year, and despite sitting inside working on schoolwork later that evening, I didn’t feel like I missed out on the holiday one bit. I just experienced it in a different way.

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Adam Burson

Adam Joseph Burson, 21, of Sylvania, Ohio, lost his battle with addiction on Nov. 1, 2016, in Del Ray Beach, Fla. Born Dec. 9, 1994, to Richard and Pamela Burson. Adam was the oldest of four children. His unexpected passing has left a hole in the hearts of all who loved him. Adam loved all people and all sports. His favorites were baseball, soccer, and especially loved hockey, which he started playing at age 4. His baseball travels allowed him to play at Cooperstown Dreams Park in upstate New York at age 12. He played both baseball and hockey at St. Francis de Sales. He injured his knee his senior year while playing hockey which kept him from returning to the ice. Adam graduated from St. Francis in 2013 and went on to college at Eastern Michigan University, studying sports medicine. The following summer his life took a turn and his remaining days were spent fighting a life or death battle, which only he could fight. His compassionate heart was shared with many others who are also struggling today. He tried to get others to accept help and to come to treatment. One of his greatest joys was getting his license to tattoo in the state of Florida. He was a talented artist and began work this summer at a shop near his house. He loved to share this art form with his friends. Along with his parents, Adam is survived by his sister Teresa, brothers Joseph, and Benjamin, and his grandmothers Evelyn Nowak and E. Joanne Burson, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers John M. Nowak and Richard A. Burson Sr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Team Recovery 1618 Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43612, Amethyst Recovery Center 2000 SE Port St. Lucie Suite B Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 or St. Francis de Sales High School 2323 W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43607. Contributions for Adams funeral may be made to www://youcaring.com/pamburson683657.

Gordon Huss

Gordon Raymond Huss, 90, of Ottawa Lake, Mich., died Nov. 4, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 24, 1926, he was the son of George Antone and Alice Lena (Pfeiffer) Huss, Sylvania, Ohio. He graduated from Sylvania High School in 1944, and entered the U.S. Navy in early 1945, serving during WWII as instructor of radar and virtual PPI reflector in Oahu, Hawaii and later on a Landing Craft prior to the end of the war. He married Emma Jean Bell in 1947, and together they raised two daughters. She preceded him in death, August 1980. He enjoyed working on his grandfather’s farm as a young boy, then as a delivery boy for the Red and White Store in Sylvania. He studied tool design at Macomber Trade School, later working for Boice Crane, Surface Combustion, Libbey Glass, Toledo

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID NOVEMBER 2016 | 13B Scales and the Saline Ford Plant, retiring in 1985. He collected and repaired clocks and watches. He married Lorena Grosteffon in 1982, and they enjoyed traveling, camping and engine shows together until her death in 2013. He was a member of the Whiteford Wesleyan Church. Surviving are daughters Geri (David) Crots and Mary (Daniel) Redlinger, grandchildren, Jon (Jana) Crots, Jason (Heather) Crots, Nathan (Rachael) Redlinger, and Carin (David) Dixon, great-grandchildren Emma, Rylie, Grace, Wyatt, Julian, Marin, Giavona, Clayton, Kenedy, Sydney, Sylas, Avery, Cassidy and Andrew and brother Norman Huss. We, the daughters of Gordon R. Huss, will be forever grateful for dad’s example of perseverance, servanthood and faith in God. We reminded him continually that “the best is yet to come,” and now in heaven he knows that all too well. Special thanks to the doctors and caregivers of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Pastor Deisler and to friends and family for their support and prayers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Whiteford Wesleyan Church. Online condolences maybe offered to the family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Florence Kleindienst

Florence M. Kleindienst, 89, a longtime resident of Ottawa Lake, Mich., passed away Nov. 5, 2016, at Aspen Grove while under hospice care. She was born Nov. 18, 1926, in Toledo, Ohio, to parents Frank and Florence (Keller) Arring. She was employed in the accounts payable division of the Toledo Public Schools for many years. Florence was a member of the American Turners and enjoyed walking at the mall. She is survived by her loving husband, Herman Kleindienst, and was preceded in death by her parents and sister Dorothy Hall. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or the charity of the donor’s choice. reebfuneralhome.com

Steven Ragan

Steven “Steve” Ragan, 53, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Oct. 30, 2016. Steve was born in Trenton, N.J. March 23, 1963, and was a 1981 Graduate of Woodward High School. At the time of his passing, Steve served as the manager of the Family Dollar Store on Sylvania Avenue. He was an avid bowler and will be missed by his many friends at Jug’s Bowling Center where he rolled two 300 games. He loved to fish and was a fiercely loyal fan of the Miami Dolphins and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Steve is survived by his sons Steve E. (Amanda Wright) and Lucas I. (Cassandra Bucklew) Ragan; grandchildren Matthew, Deric, and Cooper; parents Joyce and Thomas Caster; brother Craig (Bridget) Caster; and friend and former spouse

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Suzanne Ragan. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred, son Benjamin, and sister Tammy Ragan. Those wishing to offer memorials, in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider, the Toledo Humane Society. GO BUCKS!! reebfuneralhome.com

Robert Sheehy

Robert V. "Bobby" Sheehy, 65, passed away peacefully early Friday, Nov. 4 at his brother Charlie's home in Toledo, Ohio. Bobby, the eleventh child born to John and Martha Sheehy, was raised in East Toledo. He attended Good Shepherd School and graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School. Bobby was one of those people who never met a stranger. He was a free spirit who loved nconditionally. His generosity, witty sarcasm, and love for family, friends, and "the Irish of Notre Dame" were unmatched. He truly leaves a void in this world. After extensive travels as a young man, Bobby discovered Catalina Island, Calif. He spent more than 35 years there, coaching and playing tennis, golfing and tending bar, and he came to be known by many as Uncle Bobby. He recently relocated back to Ohio. Special thanks go to his nephew John Boraggina who was a friend and caregiver to Bobby the last few years on the island. Also, thank you to the Providence TrinityCare Hospice staff on Catalina Island, especially Dr. Glen Komatsu and Megan Moore, as well as caretakers here in Toledo including Charles and Mary Sheehy, Michael and Andrea Sheehy, and Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray and Pat, sister Mary, and brothers-in-law Ed Kline and Ernest Materni. His is survived by sisters Ann [Robert] Plummer, Sharon Materni, Kathleen Kline and Jean Boraggina; brothers Thomas [Nancy], James [Diane], Michael [Sandra] and Charles [Mary]; and sister-inlaw Janet Sheehy. He leaves many loving nieces and nephews. Those wishing to offer memorials in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider Cardinal Stritch High School. As Bobby would say, "Go Irish!" To leave on online condolences, visit reebfuneralhome.com.

Doris Woodworth

Doris Woodworth, 85, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Oct. 14, 2016, at Toledo Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born in Bellville, Ohio, to Russell and Ruth (Rinehart) Spayde.

Doris received her bachelor’s degree in teaching from Ashland College. She married Neil Woodworth in 1952, enjoying 63 years together. She taught physical education at Scott High school and Waite High school, retiring from teaching in 1991. Doris enjoyed time spent with her family and time on the golf course. She was an avid sports fan, especially anytime any of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren were participating in sports, she could be found in the stands. She felt education was important and tried to instill this message to the children she taught. Doris enjoyed anytime with the family, doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mom and grandmother, who will be missed by those whose lives she touched. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Neil; children Pamela (Miles) Billmaier, LeaAnn (Scott Edwards) Woodworth and Sandra (Jack) Meyers; grandchildren, Nicole, Amanda, Cynthia, Andrew and Alexander and 5 great-grandchildren. Contributions in Doris’s memory may be offered to Heart & Stroke Foundation c/o ProMedica Toledo Hospital, 5217 Monroe St., Ste. A-3, Toledo, Ohio 43623 or donor’s choice. reebfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Rouppas

Dorothy (Gust) Rouppas, 54, of Toledo, Ohio, died peacefully and surrounded by family on November 10, 2016 after her valiant battle with cancer. Born October 8, 1962 to Richard and Mary (Nester) Gust, Dorothy graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1980 and started her career at the University of Toledo Medical Center, retiring 30 years later. Things that brought her joy included family gatherings, reading, cooking and gardening, and she could often be found watching NCIS with her son. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Michael Rouppas, her children Lauren and Chris Rouppas, sisters Jackie Hakius, Karen Mossing, Mary Frances Harr, brothers Bill and Dan Gust, and her parents. www.reebfuneralhome.com. We do catering

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As Thanksgiving is approaching I would like to express my appreciation to all my clients, family and friends who have supported me with my Real Estate Business through the years. Mary Jo Swartz, Realtor®

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LOT FOR SALE Crystal River, Florida. 1.25 acres residential. Now reduced to $20,000 Call 419/466-1082

Interior/Exterior Painting-Wall Repair References-Insured-Reliable Brian 419/297-9686 HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING Seasonal chores, pet sitting. 20+ years experience. Excellent references. Call Debbi 419/932-1431 HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753 PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps Tom’s Pest Control - Holland, OH 419/868-8700 citytermiteandpest.com HOUSE CLEANING Honest, thorough, reliable, great references Call Tina at 419/764-0596

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BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT FOR LEASE - SCHULTZ DRIVE, SYLVANIA 5425 - 1,800 SF, Lt. Industrial Warehouse W/O.H. Door & A/C 5427-1800 sq. ft. Offices & Warehouse with A/C Off Alexis, close to Expressway Call 419/344-0275

FOR SALE POWER WHEELCHAIR QUANTUM Q6 Power wheelchair with power tilt and battery charger. Like new. 419/841-2981 FURNITURE Large entertainment center. Solid oak. $600 Three-piece Mahogany dining room table with leaf, $400 12 Queen Ann chairs – white wood, $50 each Total $1100 Two oak corner cabinets, $250 each Oak buffet, $300 419/304-8784 CHERRY DINING ROOM SET China cabinet, oval table with two 12” leaves, six chairs, and table pads. $600. Call 419/841-9718 MEDITERRANEAN BEDROOM SET Thomasville Mediterranean rounded headboard for queen/king bed, two night stands, large six drawer, plus middle with three drawers, chest of drawers. $800. Solid wood. Original owner. linda.russ65@bex.net Kestell 52-inch folding Poker/Game Table w/cover. Like new $150. Bissell Lift-Off Deep Steam Cleaner. Used once. $125 Call 419/885-1504

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F&M Bank is accepting resumes for: Part time teller, Sylvania Office Job Code # OH 1103916

HIRING OPPORTUNITIES!! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING/ FT We are #1 in our industry, a home improvement 30 year established company hiring enthusiastic people who want to start a career with professional and financial growth opportunities while working in a fun environment. We generate leads, prospect form in-field marketing, referrals and networking. NO SALES REQUIRED. Candidates should be highly motivated and friendly. Full time position offering full benefits, medical, dental, life, 401k retirement, 529 college fund and paid vacation. We offer advancement and unlimited earning potential. Excellent weekly salary and weekly performance bonuses. GENERAL PHYSICAL LABOR/ FT We are currently looking to add to our fast paced production staff of residential basement waterproofing installers, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, training provided. PHYSICAL LABOR WORK. Full benefits offered, opportunity for advancement. CALL CENTER/CUSTOMER SERVICE 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Setting interviews now for a part time position within a well established 30-year company. Two shifts available: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and EO Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. DO YOU HAVE COLLECTION OR CALL CENTER EXP? We are looking for a positive and assertive personality to work in a successful and fun environment. Speaking to customers through both warm and cold call regarding our award winning product and service. We offer competitive weekly hourly pay $12/hr. plus opportunity for bonuses based on performance. Great opportunity for individual with direct communication skills and EXPERIENCE. SEASONAL PART TIME WORK TRADE SHOW SPECIALIST Very flexible scheduling for this part time position working with homeowners sharing your knowledge about our award winning product and service. NO SELLING REQUIRED. Outgoing personality with a friendly communication skills. You set your hours from 5 to 20 hours per week, WHAT WORKS FOR YOU?? Needing upcoming holiday cash?? We have competitive hourly pay rate plus weekly/daily bonus incentives. YOU GET WHAT YOU PUT IN. Apply today $12.50/hr to start with opportunity for advancement to permanent employment. COME WORK FOR AN INDUSTRY LEADER. Submit resumes to snyder@rusk ind.com, call Tiffany at (419)841-6055, or direct applications at 2930 Centennial, Toledo, OH 43617

For a description of duties and qualifications please visit www.fm-bank.com Email or mail resume, reference list and a letter outlining your qualifications. Refer to the job code listed above and email HumanResources@FM-Bank.com or mail Attn: HR Department, F & M Bank, Box 216 Archbold OH 43502 Resumes must be received by Nov. 21, 2016. F&M Bank is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. JOB OPPORTUNITYGENERAL ACCOUNTANT FOR SND The Sisters of Notre Dame, Toledo Provincial Center need a Part-Time General accountant. The position will report to the CFO and Controller on-site assisting in payroll including production of W-2’s and 1099’s, reconciling general ledger accounts, budgeting, simple 1040 tax forms for the Sisters and other accounting duties. The incumbent should have Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of accounting experience; skilled with using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft programs; knowledge of payroll systems, finance and accounting; ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports; willingness to learn new software; ability to work in a confidential work environment with sensitive information. The job pays $24.00 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week. Schedule can be flexible. Please send a letter of application and resume and all inquires to rarquette@toledosnd.org

POSITION WANTED Retired RN seeking position for in-home health care for the elderly. Caring, compassionate and loyal. No agencies. 419/360-3677 Resume and references provided

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