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OrLaNDO- Lynn and Dennis Blum, owners of a Once Upon a child store in Sylvania, were awarded the Sales Excellence award at the company’s annual conference and Trade Show, held at the hilton Orlando in Orlando. The award is given to franchisees who achieve a specific level of sales.

“This award is especially meaningful because it is announced at our annual conference, in front of our peers,” Lynn said. “Once Upon a child achieved record sales in 2010, and we are proud to have played a part in reaching that milestone.”

Once Upon a child stores buy and sell gently-used children’s clothing and merchandise, with over 240 stores in the U.S. and canada. In 2010, the brand posted new record average store sales for the eighth consecutive year and also saw a record number of stores that are now open nationwide.

The key to the brand’s success, according to Susan Baustian, director of the Once Upon a child brand, is in providing a consistent, positive customer experience and in managing store stock to ensure customers can find the merchandise they need.

at this year’s conference, a full schedule of workshops presented

strategies designed to help franchisees understand how to improve their relationship with their customers, manage their inventories to the greatest advantage and learn tips and strategies from workshop moderators and their peers on running a successful business.

“Our brand continues to set new records for sales because of the dedication and professionalism of our extraordinary franchisees, like Dennis and Lynn,” Baustian said. “Our award winners are people who have made a commitment to grow their businesses through their own efforts and initiative. all of us at Once Upon a child applaud their success.”

“Winning this award has inspired us to try to top our own achievements,” Dennis said. “We know that the energy that winning this award has given us will help us reach and exceed our goal of providing an even better shopping experience for families in the local area this year.”

For more information about Once Upon a child, contact Lynn and Dennis Blum at their store or visit www.onceuponachi ld.com.

Once Upon a child of Sylvania is located at 7565 Sylvania avenue. call 419-841-7500 or email [email protected].

Sylvania business owners receive award

By Scott GrauHerald Writer

TOLEDO- Former Northview basketball standout Olivia Fouty got a chance to play before her family and friends on Feb. 23 when her current team, the Eastern Michigan Eagles were hosted by the University of Toledo women’s basketball team at Savage arena. Eastern lost to Toledo 65-64 in a western division Mid-american conference contest.

“It’s fun to come back home and play in from of everybody,” Fouty said. “There were quite a few people here tonight. It was nice.”

Fouty, a freshman forward for the Lady Eagles, is learning how to the play the game at the collegiate level. She

saw limited action in the Toledo contest but is averaging over 11 minutes per game and has played in all but one game this season. She closed out her first regular season averaging 2.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game respectively.

Even though she played in a premier program at Northview, Fouty acknowledges the collegiate game is played at a faster pace with greater intensity and more is expected.

“It’s a challenge. You are expected to give a 110% everyday no matter if you are sick or hurt,” she stated matter-of-factly. “You are expected to come out and play.”

Fouty said she realizes she needs to work hard to improve her game and she is confident that she will continue to improve. She says one of her goals going into her sophomore season is to develop her

defensive quickness.“It’s hard [but] I am

getting better at it,” she states. “It’s definitely going to take some time and hard work.”

Playing basketball at the Ncaa Division I level has a few perks, too. Fouty and her fellow teammates traveled to honolulu in late November to play in the Jack in the Box rainbow Wahine classic. She said the team had a day to get out and enjoy hawaii as a tourist instead of a basketball player.

“I want to go back someday,” she said with a big smile.

Fouty, who has is currently carrying a 3.3 cumulative GPa has not decided on a major but she said that she is considering a business degree.

Since Eastern Michigan, which is located in Ypsilanti, is less than an hour way

from her home, Fouty has been able to attend several Northview games this season. She misses the atmosphere of the Northview games with the great fan support but she is quick to add that she enjoys her college life.

When asked if she is satisfied with her selection of attending Eastern Michigan Fouty emphatically exclaimed, “I am very happy. I love Eastern and I am glad that I came here.”

as a Northview Lady Kat, Fouty earned first-team Northern Lakes League and first-team District Seven honors as a sophomore, junior and senior. She averaged 17.9 points per game her senior year and was named third-team all-Ohio. She earned honorable mention all-Ohio honors as a sophomore and junior.

Fouty finishes first season with Eastern Michigan

Olivia Fouty focuses on defense during a recent game against the University of Toledo. Fouty finished her first regular season of college basketball averaging 2.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

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By Kaylyn JohnstonHerald Writer

S Y L V a N I a - Sylvania residents Karen and Lexa Bauer recently became involved with a national organization called Peace Passers and hope to involve the Sylvania community in their goal to share new and used soccer equipment with third world countries.

Peace Passers is an organization that works with various mission groups to ship new and used soccer equipment to countries around the world. The organization was founded by five former collegiate soccer players who discovered soccer was a way for individuals to unite amongst political and social turmoil. In many countries, a child’s level of education is based on their soccer skills. Many of these children, however, learn to play soccer using makeshift materials and equipment. Peace Passers works to promote peace and unity through soccer and help give children in developing nations a jump-start to their education through the use of better soccer equipment.

Lexa, age 10, asked her classmates and friends to bring soccer equipment to her 10th

birthday party. She then enlisted the support of Pacesetter and the Maumee Soccer center, who both allowed her to place a collection bin at their facilities. Lexa was able to send 25 jersey sets, 15 balls, 17 pairs of soccer cleats, 11 pairs of indoor turf shoes, 10 pairs of shorts and 8 pairs of shin guards to Guatemala.

When asked how Peace Passers has changed her life, Lexa responded, “It has driven me to pay a lot more attention to all the people who don’t have as much as we have. It made me wonder what I can do for people in general who need things. If everybody did something, even if its small like what we are doing, I truly believe that there would be

much less suffering and much more living. This is my way of putting my mark on the world.”

Lexa’s mother, Karen Bauer, also has been changed by her involvement with Peace Passers.

“It has given both of us a sense that if we start small, things grow and people catch on. We really can make a difference,” she said.

Numerous other Sylvania organizations now support Lexa’s efforts, including Pacesetter Soccer club where Lexa plays, the UPS store on central avenue, Sylvania Southview high School

and charlie’s Edible’s and Ice cream.

Lexa is hosting a fundraiser at charlie’s Ice cream and Edible’s on March 9 from 5-8 p.m. also, donations can be placed in collection bins located at Tam-O-Shanter (Sylvania recreation), Pacesetter (Key Bank Field at central and reynolds), and Gold Medal Indoor Sports in Perrysburg. contact Karen Bauer at [email protected] for more information or to personally place donations.

To learn more about Peace Passers, visit their website at www.peacepassers.org.

Sylvania girl collecting donations for Peace Passers

Sylvania resident Lexa Bauer, 10, recently began collecting donations for Peace Passers to send soccer supplies to Guatemala.

Some of the recipients of Lexa’s donations pose with the soccer equipment they received through Peace Passers.

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Page 2 THE SYLVANIA HERALD WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2011COMMUNITY

SYLVANIA- Many consider Sylvania education exceptional. The teachers, administrators and staff are outstanding role models and the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Giant Eagle Salute to Education at its March luncheon meeting on March 1 at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes College. The luncheon honored educators, staff and volunteers of the schools in the Sylvania community

This year’s Salute to Education honorees were awarded gift cards from Giant Eagle. The Giant Eagle Salute to Education honorees are:Emmanuel Christian School

Jeff Wilbarger-Math TeacherCindy Edwards-Elementary

Computers/MusicPaul Chappelear- Financial/

Facilities Manager Sylvania Franciscan

AcademySusan Perzynski -2nd GradeBernie Thompson - Religion/

Language ArtsBeth Amstutz - Health/Phs.

Ed/Nurse St. Joseph Sylvania

Elaine Dickendasher - Technology Facilitator

Patti Bell - Office Secretary Sylvania Schools

Michele Henson - Highland 1st grade teacher

John Duwve - Sylvan Principal

Cindy McCloskey - Reading Intervention Specialist Whiteford Elementary

Josh Stedcke - Science/

McCord Jr. HighKim Whetstone -

Timberstone/6th Grade teacherNancy Desautels - Sylvan/

Special Ed AideMary Fawcett - Timberstone/

Bus & Cafeteria AideTerri Mills - Central Elem/

CustodianDave & Val Krueger - Central

Elementary VolunteersCheryl Rothschild - Southview

High School Volunteer Toledo Islamic AcademyHanan Kashen –

Administrative AssistantNoura Elaji - After School

ProgramDerek Eddings – Athletic

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Channel 11 anchor was the guest speaker at the event. She spoke about being the child of a divorced parent and how important her teachers were in her life. The unmistakable help and guidance allowed her to grow as a child and blossom as an adult. She received a huge ovation.

Sylvania Chamber of Commerce announces 2011 Salute to Education honorees

Many Sylvania teachers were honored at the March Chamber of Commerce meeting. Pictured here are the 2011 Salute to Education honorees.

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SYLVANIA- On Feb. 3 Athena Career Academy of Sylvania was awarded full accreditation by the North Central Association, the nationally-recognized and primary regional accrediting body. An evaluation team from NCA visited Athena during the week of Dec. 17, 2010. This accreditation applies to all Athena courses of study, including the practical nursing, state tested nursing assistant, medical billing and coding specialist and clinical medical assistant programs. NCA accreditation qualifies Athena to apply to participate in federal financial aid programs, which the school hopes to offer students in the very near future.

Health care will be front and center in the future and it is predicted that the employment opportunities will be abundant. The Athena Career Academy moved to Sylvania to expand and meet the needs of the students entering the health care industry. Athena Career Academy will celebrate the grand opening of its new facility in Starlite Plaza on Apr. 1.

Licensed practical nurses provide patient care for the sick, injured convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. They work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient facilities, clinics and physician offices. The one-year program is an all-inclusive

program that includes LPN training, clinical practicum’s, books and materials, lab fees and supplies, uniforms and resume.

Upon completion of the course, graduating candidates must pass the National NCLEX-PN Nursing Board Exam. Practical nursing provides a career that will be desirable for decades and Athena Career Academy allows all potential students to meet the rigorous demands and reap the rewards of one of the most popular careers in today’s nursing field.

For more information about Athena Career Academy and the practical nursing program, call 419-472-1150 or visit www.athenacareers.com.

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Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Alison Shepler of Sylvania along with Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey and Sandra Sibert of Canal Fulton, Ohio are very pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Kaitlin and Brent.

The ceremony was performed by Reverend James Lehman, cousin of the bride, at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Clinton, Ohio on November 13, 2010. A reception followed at the Maumee Bay Resort in Oregon, Ohio.

Kaitlin is a 2004 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School and a 2008 graduate of Bowling Green State University. She currently teaches 6th grade science and English at McCord Junior High School.

Brent is a 2004 graduate of Northwest High School and a 2009 graduate of Bowling Green State University. He is a Verizon Wireless sales representative in Sylvania.

The couple celebrated their honeymoon in Maui.

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SYLVANIA- Two Sylvania students were honored at the March Chamber of Commerce meeting as the Chamber’s students of the month. The honorees were Southview student Allison Yang and Northview student Viktor Barricklow. Pictured left to right are superintendent Brad Rieger, Gary Fitzpatrick, Southview principal Dave McMurray, Allison Yang, Wenlin Yang, Viktor Barricklow, Kati Barricklow, Rick Barrickow, and Northview principal Stewart Jesse.

By Kevin Haddad

As promised to Sylvania residents, I am writing my quarterly update. Many people are unaware of the new tax to be imposed by the county for storm water. There has been a committee formed to create a new government entity called the Storm Water Coalition. If this coalition is created by the County Commissioners, it will cost the Sylvania home owners $550,000 to almost $900,000 annually as it increases over the next four to five years and into the future. They will be collecting $2,750,000 to $4,000,000 over this period and can raise this fee at anytime without a vote. This will be a

permanent tax. I have been working with

our Lucas County Township Association to show my opposition to this new tax. This does not include the amounts to be collected from businesses and schools for their hard surfaces which will be an additional 15-24 percent. These funds will be used by the engineer’s office at their discretion in Lucas County. This money will not be used exclusively in our area but the entire region. I am against any more government control without representation.

I have also been working very hard to secure a garbage and recycling agreement with a primary hauler in Sylvania Township. This rate will be about $41.00 per quarter or $160.00 annually and seniors will receive a 10 percent discount. The price is fixed for five years. Service will provide for weekly trash and recycling pick up at your home. Residents will get two containers of their choice in size ranging from 35 to 95 gallon depending on their needs. Residents can recycle everything including

Styrofoam and plastic bags in a single stream container. This will greatly reduce truck traffic to one day per neighborhood, taking recyclables to the drop off center and having garbage cans out every day. It will save on road repairs and residents will be compensated for their recyclables to almost, if not totally covering the cost of this service.

About 150 residents attended meetings in opposition to this service, so I negotiated an “opt out” clause that will allow residents not to participate in the program. Residents will have a choice by returning a card to participate. We will need 95 percent participation to move forward before the county comes up with their proposal which includes taking over Toledo’s service. This will cost more due to rising fuel costs and acquiring Toledo’s equipment.

Contact me with any concerns at the Township Hall or call my cell phone at 419-283-8626. Thank you and I will keep you updated on future events.

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WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2011 THE SYLVANIA HERALD Page 3COMMUNITYThe air was electric as

guests arrived at the eighth annual OSCAR Night at Owens Community Col-lege on Feb. 27. Crowds of students roared with ap-plause as ladies dressed in their finest walked the red carpet and received “star treatment.” WTOL 11 per-sonalities Chrys Peterson and Jerry Anderson, who have been involved from the beginning of the event, welcomed the crowd.

The black-tie event ben-efits the local chapter of the Red Cross and supports its mission of helping those in need for 130 years. People enjoyed the easy pace of the event because there were no speeches and the crowd could leisurely sample, min-gle or enjoy all of the enter-tainment.

Since this was a salute to the Academy Awards many guests stopped to watch the Awards that were playing on the big screen in the audito-rium while the local band Hepcat Revival entertained in the dessert room and a DJ made sure to keep the party in rocking.

This year, a Las Vegas room was added. Guests played poker, blackjack and took a chance on wheels of fortune. Winners received raffle tickets that were turned in for fabulous prizes including a TV, jewelry and a vacation at a condo in Or-lando.

Several local restaurants donated food for the event kindly gave of their time to serve. The Mancy’s Res-taurants, LaScola, Le Pe-tite Gourmet, P.F, Chang’s, Ciao, Nick and Jimmy’s, City Q Barbecue and so many more provided amaz-ing grazing tables that left everyone in cuisine heaven.

Guests included Dee and Lance Talmage, Marsha Manahan, Kevin and Steph-anie Lent, Sue and Will Ste-venson, Terri Barricklow, Mike Bell and Karen Jarosz,

Mary and Steve Saddemi, Debi and Tony Frogameni, Donica and Carl Kline, De-nise and Terry Benton and a beaming Tim Yenrick, exec-utive director of the Ameri-can Red Cross.

2011 Milestone Honor-ees Tribute

The 2011 YWCA Mile-stones, a Tribute to Women awards luncheon will take place on March 17 at the Seagate Center. The lunch and networking begin at 11:30 AM and the program begins at noon.

Seven extraordinary women will be honored for their contributions to the community – each in their fields of excellence. Hon-ored will be Margy Trum-bull – arts; Rita Mansour – business; Martha Mewhort – education; Olivia Sum-mons – government, Dr. Sa-mantha Adams – sciences; Pam Howell-Beach – social service and Pam Hershberg-er – volunteerism.

For tickets to this event, call the YWCA at 419-241-3235. Congratulations to these amazing women; the community is a better place because of their dedication.

Partners in Education Celebrity Wait

The 2011 Partners in Education Celebrity Wait will be held on March 14 at Real Seafood Restaurant. This fast paced fun evening will be raising funds for the Mark Rasmus Scholarship Fund for graduating Toledo area high school seniors.

Celebrity waiters this year include Nate Alt, Gay-le Burrer, Carl Dettmer, Greg Guzman, Gary John-

son, Kevin McQueen, Deb-by Schaefer, Hunt Sears, Chuck Stocking, Marlene Uhler, Christina Williams and Richard Wolff. This is sure to be an entertaining evening.

There is limited seating so for more information,

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Many people enjoyed the festivities at the Red Cross Oscar Night. Pictured here left to right in their finest black-tie apparel are Will and Sue Stevenson, Kristen and Mike Mori, and Terri Barricklow.

The Week Ahead:Aug. 24 through Aug. 30.

Aries(March 21-April 19)

This is not a good moment formaking business decisions on gutinstincts, although this usuallyworks very well for you. Rightnow, there are too many unknownvariables to be loose with yourcash, even if the information youare analyzing sounds convincing.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Expect communication to begood this week, especially in yourrelationships. Make sure youspend some alone time with yourpartner and clear the air.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Right now, your physicalstrength will be low. However,your emotions will be on an alltime high leaving you feeling veryup and down.

Cancer(June 22-July 22)

You are overwhelming thepeople around you with your highand low moods. Be careful not tocreate long-term conflicts bypushing people away from you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Lately you may have beenfeeling like you are heading intwo directions at the same time.So, now is the time to make a sen-sible decision about what youwant to do with your life.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your emotional well-beinghinges on staying in a positivemindset. You will be challengedby people who question youropinion, but stay strong in whatfeels right to you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Family and friends are verysupportive of the changes that youwant to make in your life rightnow. Spend some time clearingyour mind and feeling the life pur-pose that only you can fulfill.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Expect great things financiallythis week. Watch for sales of anykind but especially those in realestate. Your time is good for assetcreation.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The week may get off to anodd start but stay focused on justtoday. By the end of the week youwill wonder why you were feelingstressed at all. Plan a quick get-away for the weekend or recon-nect with a friend or loved onefrom out of town.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Balancing your time this weekwill feel like a struggle. There areresponsibilities holding you backfrom the things you really want todo. Spend some time prioritizingyour projects and then rewardsyourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Sometimes your friends andco-workers distract your attentionand pull you away from your proj-ects. Your caring nature wants tohelp them but it’s important tofind balance between your goalsand helping everyone else accom-plish their goals.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a great week for com-municating with others. You willfeel like everyone is listening toyou and your energy will drawnthem in even closer. Start theweek ready to go and you willenjoy the rewards by Friday.Imagine if every week were thiseasy how much you could accom-plish.

One of the most excitingyearly events is “A Night toRemember,” sponsored by theSt. Vincent Medical CenterFoundation, and this year willbe no exception.

The event will take placeFriday, Sept. 12 at theValentine Theater in down-town Toledo.

This year’s special guest isGrammy Award-winningsinger/songwriter PeterCetera, formerly of the musi-cal group Chicago and alsorenowned for numerous charthits in his solo career.

Co-Chairs Mirza Baig,M.D. and Bernardo Martinez,M.D., promise an outstandingevent. The proceeds benefitrobotics simulation and train-ing at St. Vincent MercyMedical Center with the useof the daVinci robotic system.

The event features stationdining, bid board auctions anda fabulous afterglow dessertbuffet and gourmet coffee bar.

For ticket information call419-251-2117.

There are many dedicatedvolunteers who step up to beon the committee. Hats off toZehra Baig, Brenda Johnson,Barbara Ledrick, MaryZiegler, Diane Shemak, JackieSnyder, Mary Price, CharlaUlrich, Katie Loh, LoriStrohmaier, Joanie Barrett,Pat Bullard, Kathy Zacharias,

Richard Gray, James Brazeau,J. Scott Stewart, JoanneOllivier, Denise Colturi, JoyceMoses, Julie Klein andRosemary Yanik.

Toledo Symphony LeagueCan you believe that the

Toledo Symphony Leaguecelebrates Fanfare at Fifty-Five as a way to say Brava tothe League Crescendos whodirected the past and raise thebaton to the members whogive full measure to theorganization and applaudsnew members who will directthe organization?

The event will be heldFriday, Sept. 19 at the homeof Tom and Joan Fought inRossford. Cocktails, musicalentertainment and exquisitedining stations are planned.Additionally a tremendous“Fanfare” cake will beunveiled later in the evening.It is suggested that black andwhite cocktail attire is worn.

For more information call

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City Chic to benefit theAuxiliary to the Ability

Center of Greater ToledoCity Chic, the annual fash-

ion gala that benefits theAbility Center of GreaterToledo will be heldWednesday, Sept. 24 at theStranahan Great Hall onHeatherdowns.

As always this event kicksoff the fall fashion season,and this year will be celebrat-ing the fashions, companiesand resources of our greatcity.

Models will be strutting thestage wearing fashions fromlocally owned stores ElegantRags, Gallippo’s KidsKlothesline, Lady C, LilyWhitestone, Ragazza, SophiaLustig, Sophie’s Sister andToledo Furs.

This event always draws ahuge crowd because of thedelightful vendor boutiquesthat are set up beginning at 10a.m., with a tasty luncheonand the fashion extravaganza.

For more information call419-885-5733.

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‘A Night to Remember’ is exciting event Inner Views with Kimmie Rose Zapf

Improvement and revitalization is continuing in downtown Sylvania. A strong and vibrant downtown is important for attracting new residents and new jobs to the Sylvania area.

Revitalization was the focus almost thirty years ago in a 1982 market study that envisioned many downtown needs and potential improvements. Buildings were in decline and businesses were leaving with the space often used for warehousing. The city coordinated grants and assessments for upgrades to building facades, sidewalks, streetlights and trees. Overhead wires were buried and heavy truck traffic was relocated to US 23.

In the early 1990’s, the city purchased the old Howard Gas and Oil bulk oil storage facility and gas station at the southeast corner of Main and Monroe Streets and the Carroll Motors auto dealership on the south side of Ten Mile Creek. The sites were cleared and marketed, and the Wingate Hotel and two new office buildings were built on these sites, together with River Centre Park.

North of downtown, the Sterling property, Museum house, old Dave White Auto Dealership and the old Post Office were purchased. All have been recycled into new uses, including the Maplewood Marketplace, Bumble store, law offices and Historical Village.

During the past two years, the city has purchased and demolished the old Nelms Building and adjacent apartments south of Monroe Street. The 5.2 acre SOMO (South of Monroe Street) district is being readied for redevelopment to extend downtown east along Monroe Street and Ten Mile Creek. It is a beautiful site with views into Harroun Park. A market study is underway by Boulevard Strategies to attract new businesses and jobs.

Sylvania City Council has authorized Phase I of the Sylvania River Trail for bidding this spring. It will connect downtown from

Main Street through the SOMO district and Harroun Park to Harroun Road and the Flower Hospital campus. Grant money will pay 60% of the $1.3 million construction cost.

The Sylvania Gateway project will improve the appearance of Monroe Street

entering our City from US 23. New wayfinding signage was installed last year and new banners and tree lighting have been installed. More flowers and plantings will be installed this year. Overhead wires are being studied for burying and new streetlights are being planned.

Earlier this year, the City of Sylvania was awarded a $15,000 CDBG planning grant from the State of Ohio. This starts a National Trust for Historic Preservation Four Points (organization, design and streetcar, economic restructuring and promotional strategy) Main Street Center comprehensive

commercial district planning process to build sustainable community revitalization. As the city works through this process, $400,000 capital improvement grants become available. Downtown business owners are participating in the process, and planning meetings will be held for public input.

Sylvania is already a great place to live with excellent schools, terrific recreation programs, attractive neighborhoods and efficient services. Improving our downtown will help keep Sylvania one of the best places to live in northwest Ohio.

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By now, you’ve probably read the publicity on next week’s Sylvania Area Historical Society (SAHS) meeting. It’s on March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Sylvania Heritage Center, 5717 N. Main St. Judge Scott Ramey will share the interactive presentation: “Ben Franklin: The Early Years.” Also, the SAHS 20th anniversary will be celebrated that night that I told you about last week. If you missed looking back at the group’s formation, go to www.thesylvaniaherald.com and click on Columnists to find my last column.

So, you know something about SAHS and Ben Franklin but what about our esteemed lecturer for the evening? What do you really know about Sylvania Municipal Court Judge Scott Ramey?

He is serving his fourth term as judge, having been elected four times since 1987. Active in professional activities and community service, Judge Ramey keeps very busy.

When I think of historical judges, I recall powdered wigs and riding their circuit on a mule. The bench has greatly changed over the years, however. Judge Ramey notes the powdered wigs stayed in England. The mules are long gone and some prisoners are now coming to him by video conference. The biggest difference he sees, is that like our society, the law is much more complex than it used to be.

What would be different if he served as judge when Sylvania was founded in the 1830s? He admits he would be riding a circuit covering a very large area. There would be few laws for him to apply so he would have had more discretion in making a decision. He would have had little if any training, as there were no law schools in the Midwest.

He has enjoyed history since he was very young. When he has time, he reads history in a somewhat chronological order. He has studied King Richard the Lion-Hearted and Daniel Boone extensively, and, finding them fascinating, has given presentations on their lives.

Asked what era he would

most like to experience if rewinding the years were possible, Judge Ramey gave it some thought. He admits there are so many intriguing periods he would like to experience but the period he is currently concentrating on is the American Revolution. That would be his first choice because there are so many interesting people of that era he would like to meet. Since he has not yet completed studying the American Revolution, he asks that we not tell him who wins. He is enjoying the suspense!

Reading a variety of books is how this lover of history soaks up the facts. He notes today’s information on the web has provided access to much more material than ever existed before but not all of it is accurate. The internet and Wikipedia can give a taste for a topic but for in depth understanding, more extensive research written by experts is necessary.

Besides reading for pleasure, his hobbies are gardening, golf and salt water fish. Just to be clear, I asked Judge Ramey if I were to run into him at the grocery store, what should I call him? His answer: Judge, Your Honor or Scott.

So come hear Scott enlighten us on “Ben Franklin: The Early Years” on March 16th at 7 p.m. Benjamin Franklin was a writer, inventor, diplomat, businessman, musician, scientist, humorist, civic leader and international celebrity. Did he really write “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” fly that kite in the storm and invent bifocals? Learn what made him such a genius in this interactive, entertaining presentation. The meeting is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. For more information or questions visit www.sylvaniahistory.org or call 419-318-9632.

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Theft: On Feb. 15, at the 5800 block of Monroe Street, Trevor S. Kohlenberg, 19, took a 2011 Chevy Camaro without permission of the owner or anyone authorized to give per-mission.

Illegal processing of a drug document: On Feb. 15, at the 7600 block of W. Sylvania Avenue, unknown suspect(s) used five forged prescriptions.

Petty theft: On Feb. 15, at the 5100 block of Harroun Road, a victim reported her cell phone was missing.

Safe schools act: On Feb. 16, at the 7200 block of W. Sylvania Avenue, a suspect was involved in an assault on a student at the school.

Disorderly conduct: On Feb. 17, at the 7000 block of Sylvania Avenue, Timothy Berger, 18, caused an inconve-nience, annoyance and alarm to others by punching out a glass window.

Taking of identity of an-other: On Feb. 18, at the 5400 block of Bentbrook, a victim stated unknown person(s) used her information to make a pur-chase online. Her bank was notified and the account was closed.

Petty theft: On Feb. 19, at the 7500 block of Sylvania Avenue, unknown suspect(s) entered the location and took four cases of beer and a bag of chips without paying.

Domestic violence: On Feb. 20, at the 4900 block of New England Lane, Zachariah A. Kline, 22, and Kody May Kline, 24, caused or attempted to cause physical harm to each other and accused each other of being the primary physical ag-gressor. Both suspects refused to sign statements of domestic violence and were arrested and booked into Lucas County Jail.

Theft: On Feb. 17, at the 7200 block of W. Sylvania Av-enue, multiple victims reported their cell phones were taken from the theater at Southview High School.

Arrest: On Feb. 22, at the 6200 block of Monroe Street, Eric S. Lorenzen, 25, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation and was found to have a warrant for criminal damaging. He was is-sued a summons and released.

Domestic violence: On Feb. 23, at the 6000 block of Barkwood Lane, Sami A. Hatoum, 34, knowingly caused physical harm to the victim by striking her in the face. The victim signed a statement of domestic violence.

Arrest: On Feb. 23, at Box Lane, Sami A. Hatoum, 34, was driving and known to have an outstanding warrant for domestic violence filed ear-lier the same day. A police of-ficer initiated a traffic stop and placed Hatoum into custody and transported him to Lucas County Jail.

Domestic violence, wit-ness intimidation: On Feb. 24, at the 5600 block of Radcliffe, a victim reported her 17 year old grandson threatened her with serious physical harm and intimidated her into not calling the police for help.

Possession of a controlled substance: On Feb. 24, at W. Alexis and Whiteford Road, Derrick Scott Smith, 19, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of a clear plastic bag contain-ing marijuana and a glass jar with marijuana residue. He was issued a summons and re-leased.

Disorderly conduct: On Feb. 26, at the 4600 block of Holland Sylvania Road, a wit-ness stated two suspects were possibly in a fight.

Burglary: On Feb. 26,

at the 4600 block of N. Hol-land Sylvania Road, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a victim’s apartment and re-moved coins in a red tin con-tainer, a baby bottle bank with coins, a pair of shoes and a purse.

Arrest: On FEb. 26, at the 4600 block of Holland Sylva-nia Road, Jeffery Scott Never, 47, was found by police while investigating a separate com-plaint. He had warrants for no O.L., passing to left of cen-ter and driving upon a closed street. He was booked at Lucas County Jail.

Drive under influence: On Feb. 27, at the 6400 block of Monroe Street, Brian D. Shel-by, 29, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be OVI. He took a chemical breath test with a result of .210 BAC.

Petty theft: On Feb. 27, at the 7500 block of Sylvania Avenue, an unknown suspect pumped fuel at the location and left without paying.

Possession of a controlled substance, use/possession of drug paraphernalia: On Feb. 27, at the 4600 block of N. Holland Sylvania Road, while police were investigating a complaint at the suspect’s resi-dence, Timothy M. Tran, 24, was found to be in possession of a green leafy substance field tested positive for marijuana, a glass pipe with marijuana resi-due, a digital scale and burnt marijuana cigarettes.

Arrest: On Feb. 28, at Ra-vine Drive and Harroun Road, Garth G. Harwood, 24, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to have warrants for drug abuse, telecommunica-tions harassment, petty theft, reasonable control, and misuse of credit card. He was issued a summons and given a warning for the traffic violation.

Arrest: On Feb. 28, at the 6700 block of Monroe Street, Thai V. Ngo, 20, turned her-self in at court on a warrant for domestic violence and was re-leased on bond.

Arrest: On Feb. 28, at the 6700 block of Monroe Street, Sue L. Bohls, 43, turned herself in at court and was released af-ter scheduling her days in jail.

Arrest: On Feb. 28, at the 5200 block of Harroun Road, Jodi L. McClanahan, 37, was released from the hospital and had several warrants for pass-ing bad checks, falsification and forgery. She was transferred to Lucas County custody.

Arrest: On Feb. 28, at the 5800 block of Alexis Road, Jeremy Hittler, 26, had his plates ran by police to check the expiration date and he was found to have a warrant for probation violation (drug para-phernalia) case. He was issued a summons.

Possession of a controlled substance, use/possession of drug paraphernalia: On Feb. 28, at the 5800 block of W. Alexis Road, Jeremy Hit-tler, 26, was in possession of a small amount of marijuana and items used to prepare and smoke marijuana.

Use/possession of drug paraphernalia: On Feb. 28, at the 6300 block of Monroe Street, a 15 year old suspect was found to be in possession of a small pipe with residue inside.

Arrest: On Feb. 28, at the 1600 block of Spielbusch, Mi-chael S. Bragg, 34, was picked up by Toledo Police on a war-rant and was transferred to Syl-vania custody and booked at Lucas County Jail.

Drive under influence: On Feb. 28, at the 5100 block of S. Main Street, William W. Wolfe, 63, was stopped for traffic vio-lations and found to be OVI. He took a chemical breath test with a result of .271 BAC.

Police ReportsSCAT drug drop off

SYLVANIA- The Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT) will hold a drug drop off on March 19 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Residents can bring expired or unused medicines to a drop off location to safely dispose of medications. The collection sites will accept inhalers, liquid medications, narcotics, ointments/lotions, over-the-counter medications, pet medications, prescriptions and vitamins. The collection sites will not accept syringes or commercial items or medical vendors.

The collection sites are City of Sylvania, 6635 Maplewood Avenue, and Sylvania Township Police Department, 4430 King Road.

For more information, call 419-824-8588, email [email protected] or visit www.sylvaniascat.org.

Sundaes and Sunday delights at TOPS

SYLVANIA- On March 13 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gorman Nature Education Center at Olander Park, a special event “General Cluster in the Civil War” will be held. Greater Toledo area professionals will entertain and educate through local history and current intrigue. Guests can make their own complimentary sundae to savor. The event is free but registration is required. Call 419-882-8313 ext. 30.

Victims of violence prayer service

SYLVANIA- The sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania will hold a Third Tuesday for Peace Prayer service at 6:30 p.m. on March 15. the theme for the service will be victims of violence. The service will be at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on the grounds of the Sylvania Franciscan Village at 6832 Convent Boulevard and is open to the public. For more information, call 419-824-3627.

Southview Cougar Club reverse raffle

HOLLAND- The Southview Cougar Club will hold their annual reverse raffle and sports fundraiser on March 11 at 6530 Angola Road, Holland, OH. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and grazing stations are open from 7-11:00 p.m. The grand prize is $5,000 and there will be side raffles and door prizes all night long. Gaming includes poker, blackjack, Texas Hold’em, horse races and bean races. Other attractions include a silent auction. Tickets are $50 and you must be 21 to attend. For more information call 419-467-1684 or email [email protected].

Community gardens meetings

SYLVANIA- Olander park will be offering two informational meetings and sign up dates for the community gardens at Olander Park. The first will be on March 24 at 6:00 p.m. and the second will be March 26 at 2:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the community building at Olander Park. Anyone interested in a garden plot for this season should attend one of the meetings. For more information call Robin Parker at 419-885-8313 ext 34 or email [email protected].

Submarine veterans meetingTOLEDO- All veterans of

the United States Submarine Service are invited to join other Submarine veterans. The United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) has a base in Toledo and meets every third Monday each month at Charley’s Restaurant on W. Central Avenue. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Call Jim Andrews at 419-283-5274 for any additional information.

Upcoming blood drivesFriday, March 11

8:30 am - 2:30 pm Bay Park Community Hospital 2801 Bay Park Way, Oregon

Monday, March 147:30 am – 2:00 pmSt. Luke’s Hospital5901 Monclova Rd,

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Monday, March 14 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Maumee Community @ Maumee Eagles 2301 Detroit Ave., Maumee

Tuesday, March 15 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 4227 Bellevue Road, Toledo

Thursday, March 17 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hope Community Church 5650 Starr Ave., Oregon

Friday, March 18 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Whitehouse Village Hall 6925 Providence St., Whitehouse

Church holding Lent services

OTTAWA LAKE- Zion Lutheran Church, located at 8307 Memorial Highway in Ottawa Lake is holding Lenten services beginning with Ash Wednesday. Other Lenten services will be held on March 16, 23 and 30 and April 6, 13 and 20. The services will have a potluck dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. and the service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Church offering Lenten fish fry

TOLEDO- St. Pius X Parish is offering their annual Lenten Fish Fry’s. Serving all you can eat Fried Alaskan Pollock, baked Alaskan Pollock (limited quantity), fries and baked potato, macaroni and cheese, applesauce, cole slaw, roll, dessert and drink. The dinners are held on Fridays from 5-7 p.m. and March 11, 18 and 25 and April 1, 8 and 15. St. Pius X is located at 3011 Carskaddon Avenue (just off Monroe Street near I-475).

Central Catholic hosting celebrity wait

MAUMEE- Central Catholic High School will hold its 5th Annual Celebrity Wait featuring “Central-ebrity” waiters on March 19 at Parkway Place in Maumee.

Social hour with cash bar begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00. The event will also include dueling pianos by Piano Wars!, wine and cheese tables and a silent auction.

Waiters include CCHS head football coach Greg Dempsey, head basketball coach Jim Welling, vice president of operations Mike Boyle, vice president of institutional advancement Pat Williams, principal Michael Kaucher, director of technology Chris Hamady, Monsignors Michael Billian and Bill Kubacki, former University of Toledo quarterback Chuck Ealey, president and general manager of The Blade Joe Zerbey, former coach and current BCSN television personality Tom Cole, Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez and more.

Contact Central Catholic at 419-255-2306 or email [email protected]

for reservation information. Visit www.centralcatholic.org for more details. Dinners are prepaid and a tip to your waiter is your donation. All proceeds benefit the Central Catholic scholarship fund.

Church anniversary celebration

TOLEDO- St. Lucas Lutheran Church will be holding a 125th anniversary celebration May 13-15 at 745 Walbridge Avenue, Toledo. They are planning a confirmation reunion and renewal. The church is seeking the mailing addresses of those confirmed at St. Lucas, former members and friends of the church. Call 419-243-8189.

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A boy, Patrick David O’Brien, was born at 3:47 a.m. Jan. 9 at The Toledo Hospital to Jeremiah and Jamie O’Brien of Toledo. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Anita Campbell of Flowery Beach, GA and James Huffman of Norfolk, VA. Paternal grandparents are David O’Brien of Perrysburg and Janice Whitaker of Spanish Springs, NV.

Baby boy O’Brien

COLUMBIA, SC- Army Pvt. Joadson M. Frisch has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and

bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

He is the son of Aaron Frisch of Toledo.

Frisch graduated in 2010 from Whitmer High School.

Frisch graduates basic training

FINDLAY- University of Findlay vice president of academic affairs, Daniel J. May, PhD, recently announced the school’s Dean’s List for the fall semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Three students made the list. The students are Victoria Allen, a strength and conditioning major, Alex Jurek, a biology education major, and Laura Seslar, a pre-veterinary medicine/biology major.

University of Findlay announces Dean’s List

Lucas County Sheriff James A. Telb announced new information regarding the investigation into the homicides of Johnny S. Clarke and Lisa Straub that occurred in Springfield Township on Jan. 31.

As of this date, the investigation leads officers to believe this was not a random act of violence. Officials believe Clarke and Straub were targeted. The motive for the crime is unknown at this time. Investigators do not believe the homicides were a professional hit.

Officers are currently following up on all leads and information that has

been provided. Officers have conducted numerous interviews and polygraph examinations. Evidence has been collected and is currently being processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification. Also, assistance from local and federal agencies has been provided. With the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Lamar Advertising Company, billboards have been placed throughout the area asking for assistance from the public.

Investigators are asking the public to contact either Crime Stopper at 419-255-1111 or the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office at 419-213-4917 with any information regarding the crime. A cash reward is available for any person providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) of the homicides.

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Three Catholic elementary schools serving students in Sylvania opened their doors to the public on March 6. St. Joseph School, Sylvania Franciscan Academy and Christ the King School scheduled their open houses to give members of the Sylvania community opportunities to see what each school has to offer. Parents and teachers in each school were on hand to serve as tour guides and current students gave presentations or provided testimony to tell what is special about their schools.

At St. Joseph School, guests were welcomed to the school in the main lobby, where a special castle had been constructed. The castle was assembled for the school’s Right to Read Week in late February, and tour guides explained current students use the castle for a special place to do their personal reading. Pastor Monsignor Dennis Metzger briefly had a place of honor in the castle, inviting visiting youngsters to take a closer look.

St. Joseph School, located at 5411 S. Main Street, is a ministry of the St. Joseph Parish. Students in preschool to grade 8 attend the school on two campuses across the street from each other. The school boasts a very active and involved parent community, and a highly qualified staff of classroom teachers and specialists. Principal Mrs. Sally Koppinger invites inquires about the school and its programs at 419-882-6670.

Sylvania Franciscan Academy is a learning community closely affiliated with Lourdes College. The school is sponsored by the Sisters of St Francis, and the curriculum is based on Franciscan values of promoting peace, doing service, and reverence. The building at 5335 Silica Drive was built in 2002, and includes students in preschool through grade 8. Special offerings include band, Spanish in grades 1-8 and a strong library/media program.

For the open house, fifth graders took center stage as they presented a wax museum. Each student did research on a famous person, prepared a Power Point presentation about that person’s life, and dressed as the person. Among those visiting

for the open house were King Tut, Cleopatra, Julia Child, movie maker George Lucas, Beatle John Lennon, Dolley Madison, and Indian Warrior Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Headmaster Dr. Richard Kohler is available to answer questions about the school and its programs at 419 885-3273.

Christ the King School at 4100 Harvest Lane is a ministry of Christ the King parish. Students in preschool through grade 8 attend in one of three “schools within the school,” the preschool, the elementary, or the middle school. A new science lab, opened in late January, provides workspace for young scientists students in all grades. A music

program includes a handbell choir, and the art program is integrated into classwork in social studies, religion, and language arts.

Young visitors to the school were able to see the Science lab, and visit the classrooms decorated for the event. Teachers in upper grades were on hand to discuss the service program and the Connections classes. The library, staffed all day, every day, was open for guests of all ages to visit, and parents were able to see the SMART boards and learn about the online grading program.

Parents with questions about the school are invited to contact the principal Mrs. Karen Malcolm at 419 475-0909.

At the Christ the King School open house kindergartner Brenden Outridge demonstrates the rice table in the play area to his pre-school sister Gabrielle.

Catholic schools stage open houses

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St. Joseph parish Monsignor Dennis Metzger reads to open house guests pictured lift to right Eliana, Isabel and Antonio Peron.

The Sylvania Franciscan Academy open house featured a wax museum performed by students. Pictured here are twins Jackson and Grace Lewis participating in the wax museum as King Tut and Cleopatra.

TOLEDO- After a visit by 2006 Central Catholic High School graduate Dan McDonald, who spoke to several classes about his experiences living and working in Haiti, students in two classes waged a penny war to help the victims of last year’s devastating earthquake.

McDonald graduated from the University of Notre Dame last spring with a degree in political science and international relations. In August, he left for Haiti to begin working for the Haitian Project. He has been teaching English

at Louverture Cleary, a Catholic junior high and high school and helping with some rebuilding projects after the earthquake.

In early January, McDonald was home on his holiday break and he spent two hours with students in Charlotte Best’s American literature class and Keisha Kuns’ American history class. After McDonald gave a moving account of his work in Haiti and how great the needs still are in the country and his school, the students asked many questions and wanted to know what they could do to help.

They came up with the idea of a penny war to raise money for the school where Dan works, and within two weeks they raised over $500 to send to Dan to help with his mission.

For more information about the project Dan is participating in, please visit http://www.haitianproject.org/content/about-haitian-project.

Students from Sylvania who participated in the penny war were Emily Durbak, Michael Hunyor, Claire Langenderfer and Chandler Rygalski.

Central Catholic students wage penny war to help Haiti

SYLVANIA- Sylvania Franciscan Academy launched Right to Read Week with an all-day visit by prolific children’s book author Dandi Mackall. Incorporating the theme Reading in the Wildest Places, Mackall held writing seminars for every grade level, emphasizing that all students have a story to tell.

“It begins with paying attention,” Mackall said. “Everybody needs to notice things, the little pieces of creation that make everyday life a rich experience. The least we can do is show up and pay attention.”

Fifth grader Reed Miller liked the way Mackall used her childhood experience with the 1961 Kansas City A’s as the basis for her book, “A Girl Named Dan.”

Miller said, “She taught me to carry around a notepad to keep track of ideas. The best part about writing is that I can make my stories come out the way I want them to.”

Mackall’s seminar provided new tools for eighth grade writer Maddie Lewandowski.

“An author’s job is to live the lives she can’t actually have through the

characters that she writes,” Lewandowski said. “You can take any real-life situation and imagine what might happen before or after. Suddenly, you have a story.”

Growing up, Mackall was told that she could never make a living writing novels, but with over 400 published books to her credit, she has proved otherwise. After starting a family, she wrote the kinds of books she wanted her own children to read: first

board books and picture books, then chapter books and finally teen novels. Although she now writes for readers of all ages, including adults, Mackall has a special affection for children’s books because they require compact and intense language.

Eighth grader Lewandowski commented, “Great writers connect to readers at whatever age level they’re writing for and spin a story that nobody saw coming.”

Sylvania Franciscan Academy hosts children’s book author Mackall

Author Dandi Mackall recently spent a day at Sylvania Franciscan Academy holding writing seminars for the students. She is pictured here teaching story-telling skills to students in kindergarten through second grade.

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SYLVANIA- McCord Junior High sixth grade students, Jessica Mermer, Rachel Baer and Jenna Mermer, helped teacher Judy Bashforth knit baby hats for Caps for Good. The goal of this organization is to raise awareness about the needs of newborns around the world. The caps will be sent to select countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The caps will be distributed to a new mother and her baby through the Save the Children’s newborn health programs. Pictured left to right displaying caps they knitted for

Caps for Good are Jessica Mermer, Rachel Baer and Jenna Mermer with teacher Judy Bashforth.

McCord Students knit for newborns

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TOLEDO- St. Ursula Academy recently announced its honor roll for the second term of the 2010-11 academic year. To be included on the President’s List, a student must earn all A’s. Dean’s List students have earned grades of 4.0 or higher. First Honors includes students who have earned between a 3.750 and a 3.999. Second Honors students have earned between a 3.50 and a 3.749. The following local students were named to the honor roll:

President’s List: Angelique Baird, Caroline Bonfiglio, Hollis Dana, Jessica Duhon, Cheyanne Dye, Marissa Fernandez, Rebecca Godwin, Laine Gross, Taylor

Harris, Dynesha Henson, Nicole Ishimwe, Rebecca Joseph, Mara Kalinoski, Katherine Kelley, Erin Kelly, Margaret Kelly, Molly Layman, Megan Lewinski, Molly McCabe, Megan McCabe, Mari McCabe, Jacqueline Miesle, Lauren Mitro, Marissa Murray, Melissa Myers, Alexandra Negrich, Claire Nusbaum, Abby Papenfus, Megan Rafac, Abigail Rieker, Madison Riley, Margaret Rode, Janet Stengle, Samantha Szymanowski, Jamie Westhoven, Hayler Williams and Emma Wolff.

Dean’s List: Following is a list of students from your coverage area: Jacqueline Buckley, Margaret Burnham, Madeline

Cooley, Lauren Daudelin, Nicole Fernandez, Emily Fischbach, Elizabeth Hertz, Clare Kelly, Anne Kelsey, Julia Leroux, Caroline Lewandowski, Megan Miller, Emma Miller, Jillian Pierson, Monica Ruma, BreAnn Russell, Haley Schmidt, Dustie Sieg, Mikayla Sprague, Taylor Swint, Stephanie Tylicki, Emily Uhlman, Eline Vermeulen and Sofie Vermeulen.

First Honors: Lauren Alberti, Jasmine Arndt, Katelyn Baird, Sania Bauswell, Bridget Buckle, Alison Busch, Madelynn Burnham, Paris Darrington, Kathryn Gstalder, Chelsie Huebner, Kayla Irving, Yara Karam, Lauren Kaser, Audrey Lucius, Akeyliah Mahmoud, Sasha Mandros, Laura McIntyre, Lea Simon-Straub, Taylor Stevens, Leah Streeter, Rachel Wainz, Leah Yodzis.

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BLISSFIELD- On March 11, the Blissfield Main Street Program will be sponsoring a ribbon cutting for Cakes n’ Shakes at its 133 S. Lane Street location. This ribbon cutting will celebrate the re-opening of Cakes n’ Shakes at this location after being displaced for the past year due to a fire.

Since the fire last year, Cakes n’ Shakes has been sharing space with Catering By Liz on US 223. The sharing arrangement allowed Kathy Valdez, owner of Cakes n’ Shakes, to bake only cakes and cookies by custom order. Unfortunately, the arrangement did not allow Valdez to interact with her customers on a regular basis which is something she is looking forward to being able to do again.

“I don’t know how to put it into words, but I am extremely excited to be back in my building. We have worked hard to rebuild after the fire, and we look forward to seeing the

smiling faces of our customers this next week. Please know that without their support, we could have never undertaken this rehabilitation project after the fire,” Valdez said.

Main Street Manager Michael Sessions had a different take as he stressed the importance of this project to downtown Blissfield.

“Kathy and Bob have rebuilt from a devastating fire. However, in rebuilding, they have kept to the charm, and historic nature of their building and business. They have restored the soda fountain and will be bringing back the shakes that we all had grown to love and know. I’m excited for Kathy and Bob, but moreover, I’m also excited for the whole community as we have finally rebuilt from the fire that ravaged our downtown.”

The ribbon cutting at Cakes n’ Shakes will take place at 10:00 am. All interested are encouraged to attend.

Cakes N’ Shakes to hold ribbon cutting

TOLEDO- More than 1,000 Toledo area babies will be born premature this year, and local business leader Bob LaClair is working with the March of Dimes to change this.

LaClair, who is the president of Fifth Third Bank Northwest, understands the importance of the March of Dimes mission. As a father and grandparent, he has taken on the role of Honorary Chair for this years March for Babies. As someone personally connected to the mission of the March of Dimes, LaClair will focus his efforts on raising funds for research that will help in the fight against prematurity and birth defects. LaClair has been involved in other community fundraising campaigns, most recently chairing the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive.

He is also a past United Way campaign chairman.

March for Babies, the March of Dimes’ largest fundraiser, helps fund lifesaving research and educational programs aimed at helping moms have healthy babies. Last year, the Toledo event raised more than $150,000. This year, LaClair hopes to bring in even more by focusing on new revenue and helping to raise awareness in the area.

“As a business leader, this campaign gives me a unique opportunity to help the community that I love. As a grandparent I can’t think of a more important cause than our babies,” LaClair said.

He will be reaching out to local businesses to solicit their support in the coming months.

“One in eight of our

babies here in Toledo are born premature and that’s just not acceptable. It takes leaders in our community working together to ensure that moms have healthy pregnancies.”

Residents can sign up today at www.marchforbabies.org and start a team with co-workers, family or friends. Last year, more than 2,500 people attended the event, which is typically held in late April or early May.

“We’re so excited to have Bob on board to help us at a local level,” Jodi DiSalle-Horns, executive director for the Northwest March of Dimes Division said. “His passion for the cause and commitment to helping our babies will be a huge driving factor in the success of our event this year. We are grateful for the time and support he is able to lend us.”

Local businessman joins March of Dimes in leading the charge to improve the health of area babies

TOLEDO- This year’s Professional Remodelers Or-ganization (PRO) Home Im-provement & Garden Show is scheduled for March 11-13 at the Seagate Centre. This year’s show is sponsored by Arnolds Home Improvement and Solar Solutions and will be the most impressive ever with over 150 exhibits from the area’s leading remodelers and landscapers.

The Home Improvement and Garden Show sets the standard for quality home improvement and gardening events, showcasing the best Toledo has to offer with every-thing from landscaping to win-dows, siding, garage doors, basement waterproofing, patio rooms, cookware, interior dec-oration and more. Everything needed to remodel a home, from the basement to the roof and for every room in between will be on display. Visitors will see the latest in home decora-tion and design and can plan entire building projects in one

location and in one weekend.The Home Improvement

& Garden Show will feature 10,000 square feet of land-scaping displays with some of the area’s leading landscape companies, such as Select Stone, Hatfield Lawn & Land-scape, North Branch Nursery and Corsos. There will be hun-dreds of blooming flowers and plants and many will be avail-able to purchase at the show..

New this year is the “catch the cash” money booth. Every hour a name will be drawn to play this new event. People will be able to keep all the real cash they can collect during their time in the money booth.

The PRO Home Improve-ment & Garden Show hours are March 11, 4–9:00 pm, March 12, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and March 13, 10:00 a.m.-5 p.m. For more informa-tion on the show go to www.hireaPROtoday.com or call the Professional Remodelers Organization office at 419-471-0101.

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TOLEDO– As part of the Patrol’s new symbol of its efforts, Trooper Shield, and their ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, troopers will have an increased focus on impaired driving enforcement in 2011.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol OVI-Related Crashes and Arrests statistical recap from the Patrol’s Statistical Analysis Unit, during 2010 troopers made 22,064 OVI arrests statewide. Of these, more than one in five (22 percent) included a speed violation, 18 percent included a violation for driving without a valid driver license, and nearly one-eighth included a safety belt violation.

In addition, there were 13,919 OVI-related crashes on Ohio roadways, killing 397 and injuring 8,517. These numbers have been deemed unacceptable by the Patrol’s new superintendent, Colonel John Born.

“We can’t fight the battle against impaired driving on our own. We need your commitment to make our roads safe,” Lt. Lieutenant John C. Altman said. “You can contribute to a safer Ohio by actively influencing friends and family to make safe, responsible decisions like planning ahead to designate a driver and insisting that everyone in the vehicle is buckled up, can go a long way toward ensuring tragedies do not occur.”

Last year, state troopers from the Toledo Post arrested 623 impaired drivers who were posing a significant danger to innocent motorists.

The public is encouraged to continue using 1-877-7-PATROL to report dangerous drivers, impaired drivers or stranded motorists.

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InnerViews by Kimmie RoseThe Week Ahead: March

13 through March 19, 2011

Aries (March 21-Apr. 19)This is going to be a great week for you as

you spend a lot of time with family and friends. Open communication is important so have clarity with your words. If you

have children, spend time with them and know what’s really on in their

minds.

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)You have been feeling up

and down over the last couple of weeks. Finally,

things are coming into a better space where you are feeling more

grounded. This week it is important to have clarity when you speak because

things could become misunderstood.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

This is a good week to connect with people for

job opportunities. As you go through the week,

you will find more and more synchronicities occur. And as these

synchronicities occur, so will your spiritual growth

continue. Stay in the energy and walk in faith.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)Work may be very trying this week. It’s going to

be important to get plenty of rest and to eat right.

Otherwise, you will feel yourself slipping into a low energy. Yoga or

daily meditation will also help you stay grounded and maintain a higher

vibrational level.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)This is a good week to take some down time

and get some rest. Allow yourself to take a nap or

a mini vacation. This is an important time to take

care of you. So, if you start feeling a little low

on energy, it will quickly be rejuvenated with

proper rest.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22)Relationship issues come to a head this week when

you find out someone in your life hasn’t been completely honest. It might be a financial issue or something

more personal. Listen and don’t respond

with anger. Next week will offer clarity and

understanding.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22)Money issues get a little

bit better this week as you find yourself in a

better situation. There are also new opportunities

coming your way for work or personal

situations. Take time to look at what is available

to you, and don’t be afraid to move forward

with things.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Reconnecting with old friends is important this week as it will help you

put things in perspective. You’ve been feeling a little down and lonely

so finding someone you know to talk with will be helpful. Reach out

and call someone. We all need a friend sometimes.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Work is crazy this week and it feels like you just can’t get a break. Take time this week when you can. Things will

feel better next week as you start to feel more grounded. Don’t loose

hope that all things will work out. Remember,

everything happens for a reason.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a great week to do some financial planning. Maybe you are interested in buying a car or a house

or maybe you would just like to make some

investments. Luck plays a role in this so the type

of investment you decide upon isn’t as important as

just getting started.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Take time this week to spend more time with

your family. Don’t plan too much right now

because the next couple of weeks are going to be very busy. It’s important to be grounded and get things done at home.

Be prepared for a busy spring. You’ll be glad

you did.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Relationship issues have been nothing but

difficult over the last few days. You are coming

into a better week now, which could lead to a lot of romance. Take time to show your sensitive

side. This is also a good time to express yourself

creatively.

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PERRYSBURG- Signature Harley-Davidson recently received two prestigious awards at the 20th Annual Dealernews Top 100 Dealer Awards Ceremony, held at the Indianapolis Marriott. In addition to being recognized as one of the Top 100 dealers this past December, Signature Harley-Davidson was recognized as one of the top 6 dealers in North America with an honorable mention distinction. They were also awarded a Merit Award for Community Involvement for their participation in the Ride to Recovery that took place on Aug. 7, 2010 to support the Lake Township Police and Fire Departments.

With over 10,000 powersports dealers in North America, both Toledo Harley-Davidson and Signature Harley-Davidson are thrilled with their placement in the Top 100 dealers announced in December 2010. These two dealerships work together to provide the complete Harley experience for Toledo, Perrysburg and the surrounding areas. Courses are offered for beginning and advanced riders through the Rider’s Edge program to encourage and promote

safe riding, authorized Harley-Davidson rentals are available from April through October, and each dealership offers a wide selection of bikes, parts, clothing and service to meet customers needs.

Kris Everitt, general manager of Signature Harley-Davidson said, “I’m very proud of the extra efforts the staff here puts in every day to make us one of the top dealerships in North America. We’re focused on creating a great experience for every person who walks

through our doors. And we’ve got great customers who support us and help promote and attend the events we do to give back to our community.”

The Dealernews Top 100 Awards is a juried competition that recognizes powersports dealerships for their achievements in retail design and merchandising, marketing, e-commerce, customer service, community involvement and general business management.

Tim Sherman, owner of Toledo Harley-Davidson, and Kris Everitt, general manager of Signature Harley-Davidson pose with the display of winning Top 100 dealers awarded by Dealernews Magazine. Signature Harley-Davidson is featured twice in the awards.

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TOLEDO- On March 13 from 2-6 p.m., volunteers from two local Episcopal churches, St. Michael’s in the Hills and St. Andrew’s, will meet at St. Michael’s on 4718 Brittany Rd. to participate in a Kids Against Hunger (KAH) food packing event. They will pack 20,000 meals (six meals in a package) that consist of a mixture of dry ingredients including rice, soy, 21 essential vitamins and minerals and six dehydrated vegetables. The contents of the packages, when mixed with boiling water, result in a rice casserole designed to meet the needs of a malnourished child’s developing body and mind. A grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio has made the purchase of the ingredients possible. In recent years, the Diocese has allocated 0.7% of its budget to parish projects that address the Millennium Development Goals, a series

of eight goals aimed at the reduction of extreme poverty in developing countries. The assembly-line style of the KAH packing event will involve volunteers of all ages in the hands-on tasks of measuring ingredients, filling packages, weighing them, sealing them and then finally putting them in boxes that are ready to ship.

Kids Against Hunger-Toledo Region, operates under the umbrella of the local nonprofit organization, SewHope. For a number of years, SewHope, led by of Dr. Anne Ruch, has been working with people in several villages of the Peten region of Guatemala to address the many problems resulting from extreme poverty. In those villages, SewHope volunteers and Guatemalans work side by side to plant gardens, dig latrines, start businesses and ensure access to books and

education. However, the problem of malnutrition is particularly intractable and needs immediate attention. The KAH food packages shipped to the Peten by SewHope, stored in its warehouse and distributed to those in most need by its on the ground staff are short-term but vital solutions to the hunger problem.

Since its formation in 2009, the Toledo affiliate of the national food aid organization, Kids Against Hunger, has organized many KAH food packs in schools and churches throughout the region. In February, a shipment of over 150,000 meals was shipped to Guatemala. A second shipment is currently being scheduled.

For additional information about Kids Against Hunger-Toledo Region and the SewHope Foundation, please visit sewhope.org.

Two Toledo churches participating in Kids Against Hunger

The Notre Dame Academy Eagle swimmers and divers had an exciting season that culminated in winning the District Championship for the third year in a row and having six swimmers compete in the State Championship the last weekend of February. State contenders were sophomore Lindsey Myers, juniors Ali

Sellick, Madison Katich and Rachael Dzierzak, senior Anne MacKay and alternate junior Kayla Lehman.

The 200 medley relay team of Myers, Sellick, Dzierzak, and MacKay qualified for the finals and finished in tenth place. The 400 free relay team of Dzierzak, Sellick,

Katich and MacKay just missed the finals and finished in 18th place. Individual competitors included Sellick in the 100 freestyle finishing 24th and Dzierzak placing 8th in the 200 individual medley. Dzierzak also was the 2011 state runner up in the 100 breaststroke. As a team the Eagles finished 16th.

Pictured left to right are Notre Dame Academy Eagles who competed in the state swimming championship- Ali Sellick, Rachael Dzierzak, Kayla Lehman, Anne MacKay, Madison Katich and Lindsey Myers.

Eagle swimmers win Districts, compete at state

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By Christine A. HollidayHerald Writer

CANTON- Swimmers from St. Francis de Sales High School brought home a state runner-up ranking in the recent state swim meet in Canton. The team tallied 298.5 points, behind state champion St. Xavier, who compiled 312 points without winning an event. The runner-up finish was the sixth for the school. Though they did not bring home the first place trophy, Coach Keith Kennedy notes that the team had plenty of reasons to celebrate.

The Knights won five of the 11 events, and two of their senior swimmers won individual events. Michael DiSalle clocked 1:38.78 in winning the 200-yard freestyle, and Rowan Williams swam to a first place finish in the 500-yard freestyle in 4:32.25. The team won all three relays (the 200 medley, the 200 freestyle, and the 400 freestyle),

The Knights’ successful season was marked by several highlights. The team won its 45 District

title at Bowling Green State University in February, winning every event except for the 100 butterfly where they placed second. They won the Little Giant Invitational in Fremont in late January, beating 16 other teams and coming away with four pool records.

Kennedy notes one of the best highlights was the team meeting their special goal of having the highest team GPA at the school. At the end of the first semester, the team GPA stood at 3.5 out of 4.0, quite a commentary about the work ethic of the team members. Even with a heavy practice schedule (practice three mornings each week from 5:45-7:45 a.m. and another practice five afternoons a week from 2:45-5:45) and strict training rules (no holiday vacations, limited fast food, etc.), the young men managed to keep on top of their studies.

Three of the Knight swimmers received special recognition from USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States. The service

organization promotes swimming and is responsible for the selection and training of swimmers for competition in international events and the Olympics. They also choose members of the Scholastic All-American team, athletes who have achieved the required time in a single event and have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or better. Dan Miller (GPA 4.27), DJ MacDonald (GPA 4.4), and Rowan Williams (GPA 3.9), who are also members of the Greater Toledo Aquatic Club, represent the highest number of swimmers from one club to receive the honor.

The Knight coach Kennedy also received a special honor: he was named the Northwest Ohio District Coach of the Year.

The St. Francis swim team celebrates and poses with their trophy after taking second place at the state swim meet.

St. Francis Swimmers are second in Ohio

Christine Holliday photo

On March 4, 2011, Kyle J. Weaver became a United States Marine. After a 12 week basic training at Paris Island, SC, he is home for a few days awaiting his next order.

Kyle is the son of Steven Albert and Laurie Weaver who have recently returned to Sylvania after living in Florida for 16 years. They along with Steve Jr. own and operate Chrlie’s Homemade Pizza and Edibles at Saxon Square on Sylvania Avenue.

Kyle is the grandson of Bob (deceased) and Charlene Weaver of Olde Post Road, Sylvania.

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Francis hockey team has spent most of the season perched atop the coach’s poll with the lofty num-ber one ranking. After the Knights routed arch-rival St. John’s Jesuit 7-4 to claim the district championship on Mar. 5 at the Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter ice arena, it appears at though the team is deserving of their top rat-ing.

The victory earns St. Francis a trip to Columbus this weekend to play in the state’s “Frozen Four” tournament at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. The Knights (32-4-1) will take on Powell Olentangy Liber-ty (27-8-1) in the first semi-final game at noon on Mar. 12. Should the Knights win they will play for the cov-eted state championship on Sunday at noon.

Playing before a rau-cous standing-room-only crowd, St. Francis owned a 1-0 lead at the end of the first period. The Titans tied

the game early in the sec-ond period and then both teams traded goals before the Knights broke the game open scoring two goals in the final 21 seconds of the second period to take a 4-2 lead into intermission.

The Knights increased their lead to 5-2 in the final period and then had to sur-vive a two-goal flurry by St. John’s in less than a minute as the Titans cut the lead to 5-4 halfway through the third period.

Junior forward Ben Tor-chia scored his third goal of the game for the Knights on a nifty aerobatic move with less than three minutes to go in the game to give the Knights some breathing room at 6-4. An empty net goal in the final half-minute of play increased the lead to 7-4.

St. Francis was paced by Torchia’s hat trick and three assists. Senior captain Tyler Murphy netted two scores and assisted on three oth-ers. Junior forward Scott Wawrzyniak and senior Zak Valiton each added a goal

for the Columbus-bound Knights.

Senior forward Eric Brown netted two goals for the Titans. Sophomore defenseman Jimmy Scott and senior forward Jake Kennedy each contributed an additional score for St. John’s.

Commenting on the ri-valry and the intensity of the game, St. Francis head coach Brian Kinsella stated both schools bring the best out of everybody.

“It’s incredible to watch both sides and what they do to support their hock-ey teams. I hope that the fans were treated to a hel-luva hockey game. I know that it was a great game to coach.”

Kinsella stated it was a shame someone had to lose the game but was quick to add, “I am glad that we were victors tonight and on our way to Columbus.”

“The goal for these guys now is to get to the finals and bring a championship home for St. Francis High School and northwest Ohio.”

St. Francis players and coaches celebrate and pose with the district championship trophy after defeating St. John’s 7-4 in the district title game at Tam-O-Shanter in Sylva-nia. St. Francis advances to the OHSAA “Frozen Four” state tournament at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 12.

St. Francis wins districts, moves on to Frozen Four

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The Sylvania Northview La-dyKats fell to a powerful and de-termined Notre Dame Academy team 60-36 in a Division I sec-tional title game at Central Catho-lic High School on Mar. 3.

Notre Dame jumped out to an early lead and never looked back outscoring the Lady Kats in all four quarters.

Juniors Miri-am Justinger and Jessica Jessing led the LadyKats with 11 points each. Senior Valerie Sohasky chipped in seven points.

N o r t h v i e w concludes their season with a 18-4 record and ownership of an outright NLL conference title.

Northview falls to Notre Dame Academy

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Northview’s Jessica Jessing drives to the basket against Notre Dame Academy. Jessing led the LadyKats in scoring with 11 but Northview lost the game 60-36.

TOLEDO- The Sylva-nia Southview Cougars saw their season come to an abrupt end, 66-44, at the hands of the hot-shooting Central Catho-lic Fighting Irish in the

second of two Division I sectional title games played at Waite High School on Mar. 4. Whit-mer defeated Start 61-30 in the first game.

The Cougars (11-10)

were within striking dis-tance throughout the first half and were down by only six points (28-22) midway through the third quarter before Central Catholic exploded of-fensively to go on a 12-2 scoring surge to finish out the quarter 45-29.

Senior De’Nard Pinck-ney led the Cougars with 12 points. Junior Allen Gant and senior David Renner contributed six points each.

Central Catholic will take on Whitmer for the third time this season in a divisional semi-final contest Mar. 10 at 8:00 p.m. at Savage Arena at the University of Tole-do. St. John’s, the No. 1 seed, will play Bowsher at 6:15 p.m.

Southview senior guard De’Nard Pinckney drives to the basket during game action against Central Catholic. Central Catholic defeated Southview 66-44 in a OHSAA Division I sectional final game at Waite High School in Toledo.

Southview ends season with loss to Central Catholic

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