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It’s a Rite of Passage for many elementary schools: The Science Fair. Students work months on projects they find interesting and present their work at Science Fairs in their own schools. The best compete at the District level (at the University of Toledo), and the best of the best are invited to present their work at the State level.

Seventh graders at St. Joseph School recently brought home several big awards for their science projects, awards that recognized the months of hard work the students devoted to their work.

Those who earned Superior ratings at the District Science Fair (having earned scores of 9 or 10 points in each of four categories- Scientific Knowledge, Scientific Method, Clarity of Expression and Originality and Creativity) will present their work at the State Science Fair on May 7. They are: Hannah Butler, Kaitlin Cole, Briana Houser, Jimmy Karban, Andrew Layman, Connor Lynn, Matthew Nolan, Nate Oblizajek, Jayme Parker and Frank Szmania (as an 8th grader). In addition, several students won Sponsored Awards:

University of Toledo Chemistry Department Outstanding Chemistry Award for Grades 7-9: 1st. Place- Nate Oblizajek

Mercy College of Northwest Ohio Outstanding Project in Health Promotion and Disease

Prevention for grades 7-8: 1st Place- Frank Szmania, 2nd Place- Jayme Parker

University of Toledo Department of Psychology Award for grades 7-8: 1st place- Eileen DiPofi

University of Toledo Department of Physics and Astronomy Outstanding Physics Award for grades 7-8: 2nd place- Matthew Nolan

University of Toledo Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Award for grades 7-12: 1st Place- Hannah Butler, 2nd Place- Jacquelyn Adamson.

Seventh grade science teacher Pat Mallory is an eight year veteran of the Science Fair process, which she calls

a cross-curricular effort. Early in the school year, students use Internet searches to find a project or idea they would like to explore. There is only one limit on the topics they can choose—no comparing brand names. (Among the projects that merited the trip to the State competition are Are Childproof Containers Really Childproof? How Does the Height of an Object Affect Its Stability? How Does Water Pollution Affect Elodea Canadensis? and How Does the Source of Orange Juice Affect the Concentration of Vitamin C?)

The students conduct experiments and learn about constants, variables and control. They learn to analyze data and how to explain the procedures they use, then have a month to set up their experiments. After a month, they bring their data to class and learn how to use the Excel computer program to make tables and graphs. They write a lab report,in third person like a journal article, and learn guidelines for making a poster and giving an oral presentation.

Mrs. Mallory notes that Language Arts is a part of the preparation for the Science project.

She explains, “The students are required to have at least one book, one journal, one Internet site, and an encyclopedia for their sources. They learn how to collect facts from different sources and integrate them into a section. They learn how to cite “in text” and to transition from one topic to the next. This ends up being at least a 5-page paper, if not more. They end with an outline of the paper, the written paper, and a citation page.”

She continues, “This is one piece of the whole process that makes our children so successful. With this in-depth research paper, our students can answer the questions the judges ask them. They understand why they got the results they did or why they may not have gotten the results they did. We partner with the Lucas County Public Library people who give instructions on where and how to find the material they need.”

Mrs. Mallory and her students are looking forward to the State competition in early May.

“Their projects are timely and interesting, and they really do know their material. I hope they bring back even more awards.”

Pictured here are the students of St. Joseph who recently competed in the District Science Fair at the University of Toledo. In the first row left to right are Katie Cole, Elaine Kelly, Eileen DiPofi, Jayme Parker, Briana Houser, Ellen Glassmoyer, Kate Sczcesniak, Andrew Layman, Nate Oblizajek and Matthew Nolan. In the second row are Hannah Butler, Jacquelyn Adamson, Caroline Crescenzo, Cameron Johnson, Noah LeStrange, Jimmy Karban, Kenny Goetz, Frank Szmania and Jake Reese. Not pictured is Connor Lynn.

St. Joseph students succeed at science fair

Christine Holliday photo

SYLVANIA- The Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania recently received a $9,000 grant from SOAR! (Support Our Aging Religious) to purchase medical and therapeutic equipment for Rosary Care Center (RCC), the long-term care facility for religious women and men located on the Sylvania Franciscan campus.

Opened in 1975, Rosary Care Center was designed as a nursing facility for the elderly Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania and is managed by Franciscan Services Corporation, administrator of the healthcare ministry of the Sylvania Franciscans. The four-story, 76-bed facility has expanded to include women and men from other vowed communities in the greater Toledo area.

“Providing for our Sisters and other Sisters and priests from the Diocese of Toledo who reside at Rosary Care Center is a very important part of our ministry,” Sister Diana Lynn Eckel, Congregational Minister for the Sylvania Franciscans, said. “These women and men have devoted themselves to living the Gospel for the good of all

mankind. It is only fitting that we provide for them in their elder years so they can live in comfort while they spend time in prayer for others.”

This is the 11th grant, for a total of $141,141, the Sylvania Franciscans have received from SOAR! Funds have been used to purchase electric hospital beds, lift

chairs, a whirlpool and medical and therapeutic equipment for Rosary Care Center. This year’s grant will be used to purchase additional lift chairs so residents will have increased mobility and independence.

SOAR! is a Washington,

D.C. based nonprofit created in 1986 to help Catholic religious and clergy throughout the United States and Puerto Rico maintain financial stability in the care of their elderly and infirm members. For more information, go to www.soar-usa.org.

Sylvania Franciscan Sister Alacoque Skoney, a resident of Rosary Care Center, gets instructions on how to use her lift chair from Melinda Newis, RN and Assistant Director of Nursing for Rosary Care.

Sylvania Franciscans receive grant for nursing center equipment

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Sister Diana Lynn Eckel, (second from right) Congregational Minister, Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, presents a check for $9,000 to Cheryl King, Administrator, Rosary Care Center, for use to buy new lift chairs for the long-term care facility for women and men on the Sylvania Franciscan campus. Pictured, from left, are residents Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Fr. Edward Canavan, Notre Dame Sister M. Carola Billat, (seated) and Sylvania Franciscan Sister Michelle Gillespie.

Lady Rockets win first WNIT titleBy Scott Grau Herald Writer

TOLEDO- The University of Toledo women’s basketball team captured their first-ever postseason tournament title on Saturday by defeating USC 76-68 in the championship game of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament played before a sold-out crowd at Savage Arena.

Toledo junior Naama Shafir (4), who hails from Hoshaya, Israel, scored 40 points, 28 in the second half, to lead all scorers. Shafir’s performances throughout the tournament earned her MVP honors and a spot on the WNIT all-tournament team. Her teammate, sophomore center Yolanda Richardson, was also selected to the all-tournament team.

UT held a 14-point lead with less than four minutes to go in the game but saw USC

rally to cut the deficit to four with 36 seconds remaining. Forced to foul, USC sent Shafir to the charity stripe three times in the final 25 seconds and watched her make six straight free throws to seal the win for the Rockets.

Playing all of their games at home, Toledo (29-8) went 6-for-6 in their tournament run that saw the Rockets beating teams that were bigger, stronger and from larger conferences.

UT knocked off the likes of Delaware (Colonial Athletic Association), Auburn and Alabama, of the Southeastern Conference, Syracuse (Big East), and Charlotte, of the Atlantic 10 Conference, to reach the title game.

USC (24-13), representing the Pacific-10 Conference, won their opening-round game against UC Santa Barbara at

home and then played their next four games on the road at Nevada, BYU, Colorado, and Illinois State before arriving at Savage Arena. The Trojans were seeking to win their first postseason tournament title since winning the NCAA Championship in 1984.

The Lady Rockets received an automatic bid to the 64-team WNIT after winning the Mid-American Conference regular season title for the eighth time in school history. The win, arguably one of the biggest in school history, capped an 18-game home winning streak.

The Lady Rockets also became the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) school to win a national title. The game set attendance records for the University of Toledo and MAC women’s basketball games with 7,300 fans watching live.

UT junior Naama Shafir signals a play while bringing the ball up the court during the championship game of the WNIT. Shafir scored 40 points in the game and was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

Sylvania Franciscan Academy fourth-grader Aneesa Shaikh, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bahu Shaikh, is using her heart and her hands to personally help victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Inspired by watching the news on TV, Shaikh combined her love of reading and service to launch a project she calls Reading for Relief. To date, she has sold 48 original-design bookmarks. Her goal is to sell at least 100.

On average the bookmarks take two days to complete. Custom-made,

they reflect the choices and personality of the purchaser. Shaikh searches the web for the perfect image, which she then

prints out, glues on poster board and laminates. Other materials may include silk yarn, beads, candies and stickers. In addition, she offers gift-wrapping and rush-mail services.

Shaikh first presented the idea in class by asking her fellow students, “Who’s reading a good book right now?” When every classmate raised a hand, she asked another question: “Who needs a bookmark?” And so the

project began. After designing and

producing each bookmark to order, she collects and

records donations for the American Red Cross.

Reading for Relief

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Support Y our Downtown Sylvania Merchants! SYLVANIA- This May, the Lourdes Drama Society will present their annual Festival of One Acts featuring the following one act comedies:

A Tall Orderby Sheri WilnerFight Dreams

by Alison WeissHouse of Cards

by Richard KellerIt Ate Houstonby Wil Denson

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Campus, and Petz Rocks were the winners of the Drama Society’s One Act Playwriting Competition held last fall. The competition garnered international attention and received submissions from across the U.S. and Canada. Russell Weeks of Seattle was awarded

first-place for his play, Off Campus, about three young women whose desire to move out of the dorms results in a humorous test their courage and ethics. Second-place playwright, Wil Denson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, submitted It Ate Houston that depicts a radio play and the chaos that ensues when events from the script actually begin to happen in the studio. Petz Rocks by Lynda Gaug of Saint Joseph, Missouri, received third-place and is about Dezzy the dog, Correy the cat, and Ponce the parakeet, and their day at home awaiting the return of the Master.

Performances will be May 6 and May 7 at 7:00 p.m. and May 8 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 and there is no reserved seating. The Festival of One Acts will take place in the Ebeid Student Center located on the lower level of Delp Hall. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Keith Ramsdell, Drama Society Advisor, at 419-517-8881.

Lourdes Drama Society presents Festival of One Acts

Annessa Stahler and Tom French perform in the 2010 playwriting competition winner Bottom of the Ninth. The Lourdes Drama Society will once again host their annual Festival of One Acts in May.

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SYLVANIA- Two se-nior students, Julia Huss-Hage and Elliot Greive, from Northview High School have been se-lected for the Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Lead-ership Academy (PLA) at Bowling Green State University next year.

BGSU selected 25 students from over 4,000 applicants this year. It is unprecedented that two students from the same school would re-ceive nominations the same year. The scholar-ship provides Grieve and Huss-Hage with a full four-year scholarship along with additional leadership and service-oriented resources and programs.

Additional informa-tion on the PLA program at BGSU is below or go online to http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/pla/index.html.

Former BGSU Presi-dent Sidney A. Ribeau (1995-2008) had a vision for the University-- to prepare BGSU students to lead with integrity and make meaningful contri-butions to society during their student years and in their professions and communities as alumni. In 1997, Dr. Ribeau’s vision became a reality with the establishment of the President’s Lead-ership Academy (PLA). In Fall 1998, the first co-hort of students commit-ted to developing their leadership skills were selected for the PLA. In Spring 2009, the Uni-versity’s Board of Trust-ees honored the former president’s initiative by renaming the program the Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy.

Today, PLA scholars from a variety of disci-plines and geographic locations strive to ensure Dr. Ribeau’s vision. To

cultivate their leadership skills, President’s Lead-ership Academy schol-ars follow a curriculum that engages them in classes, workshops, ex-periential learning, and community service ac-tivities. The curriculum is structured to focus on specific targeted out-comes, with each year’s experiences building on those of the previous year.Additionally, the President’s Leadership Academy is a vehicle for personal growth and support. The PLA offers many opportunities for students to expand their horizons, to learn not only about leadership, but also about culture, other people and them-selves. Furthermore, the President’s Leadership Academy encourages its students to take on lead-ership roles across cam-pus. In these roles, they can share their experi-ences and cultivate their life-learning skills with other emerging campus leaders.

The President’s Lead-ership Academy Program is steeped in the theory of servant-leadership, a practical philosophy that supports people who choose to serve first, and then to lead as a way of expanding service to individuals and institu-tions. Servant-leader-ship encourages collabo-ration, trust, foresight, listening, and the ethical use of power and empow-erment. Servant-leaders are inclusive and may or may not hold formal leadership positions.

The PLA enrolls ap-proximately 15-30 new students annually, result-ing in a total of 100-120 students matriculating per year. Awardees re-ceive a renewable schol-arship up to the cost of instructional (tuition) and general fees.

BOWLING GREEN- The 2011 Ohio Junior Science & Humanities Symposium was held at Bowling Green State University on March 23-25. Over 120 junior high and high school students from throughout the state of Ohio participated in the event. BGSU’s President, Dr. Carol Cartwright, gave the opening remarks. The event was highlighted with eight paper sessions and a poster Session. Distinguished judges who were primarily of BGSU professors and other distinguished guests interacted with and judged the students.

In addition to paper and poster sessions, the Ohio JSHS encouraged networking and sharing with the following activities: ice skating, curling, Race to the Future (team problem-solving), and lab tours of BGSU’s research facilities. Imagination Station entertained the group on Friday.

Two Sylvania Southview students were among the top five finalists. Austen Mance was awarded 1st

place and Samuel Chang earned 5th place.

The National JSHS will take place in San Diego Apr.l 27 – May 1.

These two Sylvania Southview finalists will travel to San Diego for the National JSHS where Austen will compete for a $12,000 scholarship and a trip to the London International Youth Science Forum.

The titles of their original research are “The Effect of High School Students’ Ability to Delay Gratification on Personal Associations” by Austen Mance and “Application of Gated Pulse Magnetic Neutralization on Magnetic Motion Machines” by Samuel Chang.

Their teacher, Mrs. Blythe Tipping serves as their advisor and the teacher of the Research Program at Sylvania Southview. Mrs. Tipping received the Colonel George F. Leist Distinguished Teacher Award last year during the 2010 Ohio JSHS.

For more information on the Ohio JSHS, visit www.ojshs.org.

Sylvania Southview students earn top awards at the Ohio JSHS

Two Northview students earn leadership scholar awards

Elliot GreiveJulia Huss-Hage Photos submitted

Samantha Lyon-Hill of Sylvania has recently undertaken a Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) assignment with OKC Abrasevic in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

The “OKC Abrasevic” Youth Cultural Center in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a collection of organizations and projects which offer programs, workshops, seminars, events, and resources in a safe space, to promote social change, develop civil society, and provide a cultural scene in post-war Mostar. Lyon-Hill will be assisting with communication, fundraising, promotional materials, proofreading and other areas of support as needed, as well as helping to organize events and participating in many of the projects at the cultural center.

Lyon-Hill graduated from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, in 2010 with a BA in International Studies. She spent a semester in Northern Ireland, where she volunteered with the non-profit Children in Crossfire. She has also been involved in choir and the AIDS Coalition, which she says “showed [her] how service can directly help a person.” Her hobbies include reading, caring for animals, theatre and learning new things.

Samantha’s assignment to OKC Abrasevic followed an orientation at Camp Ithiel in Gotha, Florida, where a group of fifteen volunteers came together from all over the United States and Germany. For three weeks, they lived together as a community and studied topics of nonviolence, peacemaking, globalization and simple living. They also gained first-hand volunteer experience working with local

organizations in Orlando and Miami. Orientation builds community spirit among participants through personal sharing, fellowship and increased knowledge of the world.

Lyon-Hill is taking part in a long standing tradition of ministry through service. BVS, established in 1948, works at advocating justice, peacemaking, serving human needs and caring for creation. Approximately 85 current BVSers serve in the United States and abroad working with various peace and social/economic justice organizations. They focus on many current social needs including care for children, youth and senior citizens, ecological issues, homelessness, refugee assistance, domestic and international peacemaking and general community services.

In exchange for their work, volunteers receive room, board and a small monthly stipend from their project. Brethren Volunteer Service, a program of the Church of the Brethren, is open to any person 18 years or older interested in service through a Christian program.

Samantha Lyon-Hill of Sylvania recently began a Brethren Volunteer Service assignment in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Samantha Lyon-Hill volunteers in Bosnia

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WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2011 THE SYLVANIA HERALD Page 3COMMUNITYPeople choose to live in

Sylvania for the quality of life. Sylvania has safe and attractive neighborhoods, terrific recreation venues and programs, excellent health care resources, an active senior center and efficient city services that all add to our quality of life.

But the number one reason people come to Sylvania is the Sylvania Schools. People wanting to live in Sylvania is what keeps our property values higher than surrounding communities.

My parents moved to Sylvania over forty years ago so I could attend the Sylvania Schools, and people still choose Sylvania because of the Sylvania Schools. Forty years ago, Sylvania was the clear choice as the suburb

with the best schools in the Toledo area.

But times have changed. Sylvania is not the only suburb with excellent schools and a high quality of life. Communities to the southwest of Toledo now compete with Sylvania as families choose where to live and invest in their homes. Fortunately, many people still choose Sylvania.

I believe the Sylvania Schools are the most important public institution in Sylvania. Our young

people are known around the state for how well rounded their educations are, how successful they are at state competitions and how well they are prepared for college. If we don’t keep our schools strong, the desirability of our community will decline and families will pass Sylvania by on their way to other communities.

Voters haven’t approved a school operating levy in seven years. A new levy is needed to offset losses in state support and seven years of inflation. The 2.95 mils approved for capital improvements three years ago cannot be used for operations.

No one likes new taxes but consider Sylvania Schools - Issue 2 to help keep Sylvania the place families choose to live.

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deeper cuts in academic programs, extracurricular activities, and services.

4.9 mills will cost taxpayers $150 on a $100,000 home.

Responding to the New Economic Reality • Employee concessions – $1.4M in salary concessions • Operating budget reduced $10M since 2009 • Streamlined workforce (120 positions eliminated) • Restructuring to reduce operational costs

Strong Schools – Strong Community • Excellence ratings consistently achieved on state report card • Excellent schools protect homeowners’ property values • Keep Sylvania a destination place for families and businesses • Collaborative partnerships with community organizations

Preserving Excellence • Challenging academic program prepares students for success in college/workforce • State and national achievements in academics and extracurricular activities • Honors and Advanced Placement courses • Academic support for students with special needs and learning difficulties

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The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo moved way up with its event, The Mix Vertical on March 19. One Seagate floors 27 and 28 came alive with a host of artists, musicians and guests dressed in their funky or for-mal attire. This event always brings out the most eclectic and interesting people.

A variety of the Toledo ar-ea’s best restaurants and ca-terers showcased their talents with special delectable’s, sa-vories, sweets and late-night snacks, while competing for prizes for the best vertical display and people’s choice awards.

The event always high-lights amazing entertainment and this year was no differ-ent. The tops in Toledo tal-ent featured Toledo-native Chris Neal’s Low Down Brass Band (based in Chi-cago), Jeff Williams Group featuring Isis Ardrey, The Nu-Tones, and Slow Burn all had guests moving to the beat in two stage areas.

Flat Earth Agenda, Chris Shutters, and DJs Rob Sample and Nathan Mat-timoe kept the guests mov-ing and jazz guitarist Jason Quick made sure guests in the VIP room grooved. Ad-ditional fun was artist Phil Hazard delighting the audi-ence with his Wet Sun Light. Showband PhotoBoothLive recorded the fun for all to see.The involvement of local artists is a huge part of what makes The Mix Toledo’s best party. The original works of more than 50 artists were featured at this event. This year’s theme was based on inspired views of Toledo and featured some of the area’s best artists.

Raffle prizes included an elaborate art bench cre-ated by the Young Artists at Work program, a Toledo dining experience package, a sports/entertainment ex-

perience package, an acces-sible art package and many more items. Bidding was fast and furious Event chairs Mary Larkin, Dave Parrish and Sarah Skow and honor-ary chairs Paul Clark, Mary Martin and John Sluhan were beaming at the turn-out. Pro-ceeds from The Mix Vertical will benefit the programs and activities of the Arts Com-mission of Greater Toledo, including Young Artists at Work, Artomatic 419, Meet and Greets, Art in TARTA, and the Parkwood Gallery.

Lourdes to celebrate with Luminations

On Apr. 30, Luminations will celebrate its 10th year of raising funds for student scholarships at Lourdes. Be-ginning at 6:00 p.m., guests will join 2011 Honorary Chairs Trent Smith, Regional President of Cleveland Elec-tric Illuminating Company and wife Lori in a black tie evening of dancing, cock-tails, grazing stations and a fabulous silent auction. This year’s gala features live en-tertainment from the Maxx Band, the Toledo Ballet, the Toledo Opera, the Toledo Symphony and Broadway’s Meredith Patterson.

Meredith Patterson is a professional actress, dancer and musician and has trained in classical ballet, tap and jazz since the age of two, and previously served as an instructor for the Universal Dance Association. Pat-terson made her Broadway debut in The Green Bird, fol-lowed by starring roles in the

Tony Award winning revival of 42nd Street and The Boy Friend, directed by Julie An-drews. She has been featured in a variety of television and movie productions including All My Children, Boston Le-gal, Company Men, Guiding Light and The Princess Dia-ries 2: Royal Engagement. Currently, Patterson is tour-ing New York with her solo jazz show “Sweet Old Fash-ioned Girl” featuring a 14 song set of jazz standards.

2011 Platinum sponsors are Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Fran-ciscan Services Corporation. Tickets are $125 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, please con-tact assistant director of de-velopment Kelly Dilworth at 419-824-3751 or email kdil-worth@lourdes.edu.

Please send all informa-tion to Pat Nowak, Sylvania Herald, 5700 Monroe St., Suite 406, Sylvania 43560, or e-mail to nowakp112946@aol.com. Please make sure to send information in time for publication deadlines.

Meredith Patterson will be part of the featured entertainment at this year’s Luminations fundraiser at Lourdes. Patterson is a Broadway actress and has been featured in several television shows and movies.

The Vertical Mix celebrates the arts

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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

Trina McGivern at 419-874-6050.

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

Don Milne of Saginaw, Michigan has a vision. As a boy in the 1960s, he fell in love with travel and freeways. His dad at the wheel, he relished the sights whizzing past his window. Now, fifty years later, Don is bringing his memories to all of us.

ROADTRIP-’62™ is a virtual trip on the internet. It’s a travelogue slightly different from other travel sites, in that everybody else travels only in space, but he invites us along to travel also through time!

The first virtual road trip at http://www.roadtrip62.com/ will be down route US-23, from Mackinaw City, Michigan

to Jacksonville, Florida. He started in February and will be posting a leg of this imaginary journey every other week.

Now here’s the Sylvania connection- a few weeks from now, he’ll be ‘passing through’ our area! He’s looking for photos, advertisements and events that went on or near US-23 in Sylvania for our leg of the trip.

Don offers in-depth discussion of some of the differences between 1962 and today. You can expect politics, transportation, pop culture, people, historical events and just about anything that pops into his head. And of course, he’ll be attempting to show the fun of cross-country driving. He remains a true fan of car trips to this day, having criss-crossed this country by car many times.

The site will show highways as they were in 1962 and he’ll try to eat only at restaurants that existed in 1962, try to stay only at motels that existed in 1962, try to buy gas and sundries, play the music, see only the sites across America and just generally live in America as it was in 1962. It won’t be easy, because a lot has changed in almost 50 years so he needs our help!

Look through your old photo albums and send local 1962 memories/photos to him at contact@roadtrip62.com or mail copies to him at ROADTRIP-‘62™, 2292 Durham Dr, Saginaw, MI 48609-9234. The Sylvania Area Historical Society has already provided him with some local material they have collected.

He’ll be doing the driving on ROADTRIP-’62™ but if you see anything you like, he encourages us to get out on the road and enjoy it in person. A virtual road trip may be fun but there’s nothing like the real thing! To help, there will be plenty of links to places he discusses so you can plan your own real road trip.

I’ll admit that 1962 was cool. Although I didn’t grow up around Sylvania, I remember the carefree days of my youth in the 60s. US-23 is now a four lane highway on the east side of Sylvania but it was a simpler road in ‘62. It doesn’t run through my hometown but I wish it did. I’d love to experience the rush of wind through my hair as my family drives through Sylvania, the car windows open, my dad driving, my mom with her purse on her lap and my sister pinching me in the back seat. Well, I don’t miss the pinching, but it’d sure be fun to be young again!

So visit http://www.roadtrip62.com, buckle up and keep checking back for the trip through our city. And if you see Don Milne tooling down 23 with his top down, be sure to wave!

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Scholarships for Sylvania students

SYLVANIA- The Oakleaf Village has created a new scholarship program called “Seniors Helping Seniors” to help support Sylvania students. There will be one scholarship for a Northview student and one for a Southview student.

Requirements for the scholarship are a GPA of at least 2.5, college or higher level education acceptance and a relationship with a senior citizen during their life. With the application, students must submit a copy of a college acceptance letter, one letter of recommendation (optional) and a 250 word essay describing how their life was affected by a senior citizen.

Students can pick up an application at their guidance counselor office and must return the applications by May 6.

Winners will be announced at an end of the year banquet in June and $500 checks will be presented by Oakleaf Village residents at that time.

Sundaes & Sunday Delights at TOPS

SYLVANIA- On Apr. 10 at 3:00 p.m. Olander Park will host a Sundaes & Sunday Delights event on the topic “Ohio Home Front in the Civil War” by JoAnn Ward. The event will be at the Gorman Nature Education Center. Greater Toledo professionals will entertain and educate through local history and current intrigue. Participants can make their own complimentary Sundaes. Registration is required. To register call 419-882-8313 ext. 30.

Easter craft and bake saleSYLVANIA- The Sisters of

St. Francis will conduct the 16th Annual Sister Gretchen’s Bake and Craft Sale Apr. 15-16 in the Sylvania Franciscan Village.

The bake sale will include homemade Easter pies, cakes, bread, cookies, jams, jellies and candy. For those who have a sweet tooth, but need their delights to be sugarless, come and try Sister Gretchen’s sugar

free sugar cookies. The craft sale will include items from All Good Things, the Franciscan gallery and store located on the campus that includes original artwork, prints, cards, jewelry, prayer pillows, soaps and lotions.

The bake and craft sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apr. 15 and 9:30 a.m. to Noon Apr. 16 in the Evergreen Room of the Rosary Care Center on the campus of the Sisters of St. Francis, Lourdes College and Franciscan Services Corporation.

Attendees should enter the easternmost drive on Convent Blvd. closest to the railroad tracks and follow the bake and craft signs to Rosary Care. All proceeds from the two-day sale will go to support the ministries of the Sisters of St. Francis.

Central Catholic powder puff football

TOLEDO- The Central Catholic High School Lady Irish will play powder puff flag football games at Gallagher Stadium on Apr. 15 and May 13 to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Their goal is to raise $5,000, which is the cost to fulfill one wish for a child.

This event features the freshmen class taking on the senior class and the sophomores playing the juniors the first evening. Game times are 6:00 and 7:15 p.m. In May, the two winning teams and the two losing teams will battle it out in the championship game and a consolation game.

Tickets are available at the gate. The cost is $3 for students and $4 for adults.

The Lady Irish players will be led by assistant freshmen football coach Tony Katafiasz and members of the Fighting Irish football team. Direct donations can be made through Tony Katafiasz.

Self-defense training sessionTEMPERANCE- Monroe

County Community College is recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month by hosting a training session and display at the Whitman Center to heighten awareness about sexual assault and encourage prevention of

future incidents.The training session will be

held on Apr. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m. and is entitled “Avoid being a Victim.” It will take place in Room 8. The session will be led by University of Toledo Police Captain Julie Rightnowar and Officer Jill Goldberg, who will discuss strategies for survival.

According to the program description, self defense is about options– from risk reduction strategies to the use of deadly force. Empowerment is the goal, as individuals are responsible for their own personal safety.

At the program, participants will learn how not to look like a victim, the vulnerable areas on a potential attacker and how to use power to survive and escape an attack.

Two displays – the Monroe County Clothesline Project and the Silent Witness Project – will be available for viewing at the Whitman Center from Apr. 1-15. Both are visual reminders of the local impact of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The session and the displays are free and open to the public. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave. in Temperance.

For more information, call the Whitman Center at 743-847-0559.

Northwest Ohio praise gathering

PERRYSBURG- On Apr. 16 at 7:00 p.m. Grace United Methodist church will host a praise gathering titled “Shout to the Lord 2011.” There will be a free-will offering benefiting local Christian missions and charitable organizations that serve the homeless and poor of northwest Ohio.

For more information contact Pastory Kerry Wood or Bill Radcliffe at 419-874-4365.

Spring flower saleHOLLAND- The Lutheran

Village at Wolf Creek Auxiliary is sponsoring a Spring Flower Sale in time for Easter. Three-stem Asiatic lilies in a 6” pot at $10, tulips in a 4 ½ pot at $6, and daisy mums in a 6 ½” pot at $10 are

available, all in assorted colors.The plants may be picked up

on Apr. 21 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the mall area of Assisted Living (Forestview entrance) at Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland.

For an additional charge of $3, the plants can be delivered to any address in Toledo or area suburbs. To place an order, call Betsy Spetz at 419-474-9933 by Apr. 13.

All proceeds will go directly to the Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek Retirement Community.

Insurance Women of Toledo meeting

TOLEDO- Insurance Women of Toledo (IWOT) enables its members to establish relationships with a wide variety of professional contacts on the local, state, regional and national level. The next meeting will be Apr. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Arturo’s Fritz & Alfredo’s, 3024 N. Summit Street, Toledo. The meeting topic will be Disaster Preparedness by speaker Pat Crawford of the American Red Cross. Anyone in the insurance industry and related industries is welcome. For more information, contact IWOT president, Sandy Dobbins at sandy.dobbins@hylant.com.

Kiwanis casino tripBLISSFIELD- The Blissfield

Kiwanis Club is hosting a casino trip to the Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek on Apr. 27. The cost to attend is $40 dollars and includes $25 dollars of complementary casino money. Also included is roundtrip travel from Blissfield to the Firekeepers Casino.

The current plans are to leave from the Bachmayer parking lot at 9 a.m. and to arrive back at the Bachmayer parking lot around

6:30 pm that day. Anyone interested in attending should contact Randy Kelley at (517) 403 - 7940 or visit www.blissfieldkiwanis.com.

UT chorale concertTOLEDO- The University

of Toledo Concert Chorale and Community Chorus will present a concert at Hampton Park Christian Church, 4234 Monroe Street, on Apr. 10 at 3 p.m.

The concert will feature Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem” and Franz Schubert’s “Mass in G Major.” Both works feature string and keyboard accompaniment along with vocal solos.

Dr. Stephen Hodge will conduct the ninety performers in this 75 minute concert. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information email shodge@pop3.utoledo.edu.

Upcoming Events Obituary

Joanne Massey Guttman born January 30, 1935 passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 in Columbus.

A loving wife and mother of two sons, Joanne would do anything for her husband and boys. Joanne always supported her children in all they did- from never missing one of their sporting events since grade school to dispensing her wise advice later in life. She was selfless, generous and strong. Joanne had a very special place in her heart for her grandchildren.

Survived by her husband, Murray Guttman; sons, Daniel (Patricia) Guttman and Neal (Blake) Guttman; sisters, Joyce Goodyear, Brenda (Dave) Alvarado and brothers, Lynn Massey, David (Becky) Massey; grandchildren, Evan and Abigail Guttman.

Joanne attended Waite High School. After college at the University of Toledo she travelled extensively from California to Hawaii to Australia. Joanne was a proud member of the Sweet Adelines chorus group and involved in many civic and charitable activities in Toledo before her move to Columbus to be with her grandchildren.

Along with her full time job as “mom,” Joanne worked for Dr. Harvey Behner as an orthodontic/dental assistant and in the University of Toledo Math Department.

There was a Memorial Service on Friday, April 1 in Sylvania at Temple B’nai Israel at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Joanne to Zusman Community Hospice, 1151 College Ave., Columbus, OH 43209.

Joanne Massey Guttman

Arrest: On March 15, at the 6100 block of Spielbusch Avenue, Jaquail B. Phillips, 19, was stopped by Oregon Police and found to have warrants for aggravated menacing and failure to appear. He was booked at Lucas County Jail.

Drive under influence: On March 16, at Harroun Road and Arrowhead Drive, Heather L. Wildman, 33, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be OVI. She had a chemical breath test result of .133 BAC.

Arrest: On March 16, at the 4300 block of Holland-Sylvania, Charles Joseph Powers, 40, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for and traffic violation and was found to have a warrant for driving under the influence. He was issued a summons and taken to his residence.

Arrest: On March 16, at Erie Street and Apple Meadow Drive, Laura E. Selmek, 26, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to have a warrant for starting and backing. She was issued a summons.

Arrest: On March 16, at Erie and Brain-ard, John R. Wagner, 43, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to have a warrant for TRD. He was issued a summons.

Assault: On March 16, at the 7200 block of W. Sylvania Avenue, a suspect was in-volved in an assault on a student at school.

Arrest: On March 16, at the 1600 block of Spielbusch Avenue, Jodi Weppler, 22, was transferred to Sylvania custody from Or-egon Police on a warrant for violation of TPO and was booked at Lucas County Jail.

Juvenile- habitually disobedient: On March 16, at the 6500 block of Abbey Run, a person reported a minor had run away from the listed residence without permission.

Arrest: On March 16, at the 6600 block of Maplewood, Jeremy A. Stalhood, 24, was transported to the police department for questioning on a breaking and entering and was found to have a warrant out of Maumee.

Petty theft, found property: On March 17, at the 6700 block of Sylvania Avenue, an unknown suspect left a bicycle then took the victim’s bicycle without consent.

Drive under influence: On March 18, at Monroe Street and Main Street, Josette M.

Oviedo, 27, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be OVI. She had a chemical breath test result of .210 BAC.

Petty theft: On March 17, at the 5600 block of W. Alexis Road, a victim claimed a suspect stole money he previously gave to her. The suspect stated the money was his.

Police report: On March 18, at the 7400 block of Cougar Lane, a person and a wit-ness came to a police station to report ongo-ing harassment at the person’s workplace.

Possession of controlled substance: On March 18, at Bonniebrook and Sun Valley, Charles M. Hobbes, 25, was stopped for traf-fic violations and found to be in possession of a baggie containing marijuana.

Agency assist: On March 18, at the 5200 block of Harroun Road, Sylvania Po-lice assisted Sylvania Township Fire on a possible drug overdose.

Possession of controlled substance, use/possession of drug paraphernalia: On March 19, at Brint Road and Corregidor Drive, Donald Crawford IV, 19, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in pos-session of a clear plastic bag containing marijuana and a glass marijuana pipe.

Arrest: On March 19, at the 6700 block of Monroe Street, James G. Geyer, 23, ap-peared at court with his attorney and was served on a warrant for domestic violence.

Arrest: On March 19, at the 6700 block of Brint Road, Jodi L. McClanahan, 37, was arrested and transported to Lucas County Jail on warrants for falsification, forgery and theft.

Theft: On March 19, at the 7500 block of W. Sylvania Avenue, a victim stated while she was shopping, she set her purse down to answer her phone and when she went to pick it up, it was gone.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle: On March 19, at the 4800 block of Brinthaven Road, a victim reported a suspect had taken a vehicle without permission.

Theft: On March 20, at the 5700 block of Marshall Road, a victim stated unknown person(s) removed a vehicle from his prop-erty.

Arrest: On March 21, at the 6700 block of Monroe Street, Joshua J. Swartz, 29, was meeting with the probation department and was found to have warrants for drivers li-cense required and traffic control signals. He was issued a summons.

Arrest: On March 21, at the 6700 block of Monroe Street, Kelly R. Dodd, 45, was meeting with the probation department and was found to have warrants for attempt to commit an offense, display of license, turning rules, and display of license plate. He was issued a summons.

Found property: On March 21, at the 5800 block of Elden Drive, a person reported finding a bicycle in her yard.

Arrest: On March 21, at the 6700 block of Monroe Street, Heather A. Reno, 32, turned herself in at court on a warrant for no operators license and was released on bond.

Arrest: On March 21, at the 5200 block of Harroun Road, Diane P. Schreck, 53, was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence and was booked at Lucas County Jail.

Arrest: On March 21, at the 5600 block of Alexis Road, Andrew R. Hesselbart, 36, was taken into custody on a warrant for con-tempt of court.

Arrest: On March 22, at the 5600 block of Alexis Road, police were dispatched to the scene on a report of suspicious individuals and made contact with Alexander J. Smith, 18, who was found to have two warrants out of Maumee. He was released with a sum-mons.

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Sarah Petersen, psychology teacher at Northview High School, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). As a role model to students, Petersen was nominated by student Laura Denyer for her outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the classroom.

Student members of NSHSS have the opportunity to nominate the educator who made the most significant contribution to their academic career. The Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award recognizes teacher role models who have made a lasting difference in their classroom by encouraging students to strive for excellence.

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TOLEDO- Thanks to the largest single donation in its history, Honor Flight Northwest Ohio will begin the 2011 flight season with its most ambitious mission to date.

The Northcoast Jobs Connection Honor Flight will take place on Apr. 13 when 80 World War II veterans experience their “Trip of a Lifetime.” This marks the 18th mission for Honor Flight Northwest Ohio but the first with a 160-seat A320 Airbus chartered from Aircraft Logix.

“Because of a generous donation from the Veterans Services Team of the Northcoast Jobs Connection, we’ve been able to dramatically expand our service to The Greatest Generation,” Lee Armstrong, the president of Honor Flight Northwest Ohio, said. “The window of opportunity for World War II veterans is closing rapidly, but this flight will certainly help address that issue,” he added.

Honor Flight Northwest Ohio is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization dedicated to flying veterans to see their memorials in Washington, D.C. Flights are funded through donations. Air transportation, luxury motor coach, meals and other amenities are provided to the veterans without charge.

The manifest for the Northcoast Jobs Connection Honor Flight includes 80 veterans who wore the uniform of the Army, Navy, Air Corps and Marines. They served in the European Theater, the Pacific Theater and on the homefront. Now they live in communities from Port Clinton to Fayette and from Temperance, Michigan to Upper

Sandusky. They all share a common thread: their valor, effort and dedication during World War II resulted in the liberties and freedoms which we all enjoy today.

One of those veterans will be Minnie McCarthy of Lambertville, Michigan. She will have two reasons to celebrate with her World War II comrades because flight day just happens to fall on her 90th birthday.

The Northcoast Jobs Connection Honor Flight will offer 80 veterans much more than just a look at the World War II Memorial. The honored guests will also have an opportunity to tour the nation’s capital and visit The Korean War Veterans Memorial, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Marine Corps Memorial and the Arlington National Cemetery for the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

The Apr. 13 flight will provide twenty-nine area students with a living history lesson that they will never forget. Sixteen students from All Saints School in Rossford and thirteen from Immaculate Conception School in Bellevue will be in the nation’s capital on that day as part of their annual eighth grade field trip. They will be at the World War II Memorial on Wednesday, cheering and waving American flags, as the veterans step off the bus.

Each veteran will be accompanied by a specially trained guardian who has donated $400 for the privilege of flying win an American hero.

Veterans will meet at the Grand Aire FBO at 6:30 a.m. for check-in, breakfast and orientation. Honor Flight Northwest Ohio has

scheduled an 9:00 a.m. departure. The return flight will bring the 80 American heroes back to Grand Aire at approximately 9:00 p.m. for a welcome home celebration with family and friends.

The Northcoast Jobs Connection provides services and resources to job seekers and employers in a five county region which includes Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca counties. Its Veterans Services Team won a $71,610 Veterans Ohio Network for Employment Incentive Award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

“We were honored and humbled to be able to present the award money to Honor Flight Northwest Ohio,” Bonnie Nusser, Northcoast Jobs Connection and Veterans Services Team leader, said.

This marks the fifth sponsored flight in the organization’s history. Owens-Illinois, the Maumee Eagles, the Bert Simko Family and the School Kids Honor Flight were the others.

Honor Flight Northwest Ohio was established in 2008 and has safely escorted 462 veterans to Washington, D.C. on 17 flights. There are still over 400 men and women on the waiting list. Veterans are selected for flights based on their date of application.

Donations may be sent to:

Honor Flight Northwest Ohio

P.O. Box 23018Toledo, Ohio 43623

For more information visit www.honorflightnwo.org.

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Force Airman Joshua J. Giles graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and

skills.Airmen who complete

basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of James Giles and Tracy Giles of Toledo.

Giles graduated in 2009 from Start High School.

Giles graduates basic training

TOLEDO- The Ander-sons, Inc. recently awarded Safe Kids Greater Toledo at Toledo Children’s Hospital with a $4,973 grant to pur-chase Lithium battery smoke detectors. Safe Kids Greater Toledo worked with The Providence Center for Social & Economic Empowerment in Honor of Aurora Gonzalez to identify 38 local families to receive the smoke detectors. Fire safety educators installed the smoke detectors on every floor and in every sleeping area per Toledo’s city code. Fire safety education was also provided to each family.

“On behalf of the families of South Toledo, we wish to express our deep gratitude for the funding support that al-lowed for the installation of smoke detectors and provided fire safety education in area homes,” Michele Veronica Toth, chief executive officer, The Providence Center for Social & Economic Empow-erment in Honor of Aurora Gonzalez, said. “It is commu-nity partnerships and generous funders who allow us to assist our neighbors with basic needs as well as the broader scope of education, safety, health and many other services.”

According to Safe Kids

USA, an average of 116,600 children are injured in fire or burn related incidents each year. Having a working smoke detector reduces one’s chances of dying in a fire by nearly half.

“Fire safety education and properly installed work-ing smoke detectors help to prevent injuries and potential deaths caused by home fires,” Erin Whitton, Safe Kids Great-er Toledo coordinator, Toledo Children’s Hospital, said. “With this generous donation we were able to educate ap-proximately 150 children and adults and potentially help prevent future injuries.”

For more information on Toledo Children’s Hospital, please visit www.promedica.org.

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Most adults recall a time or times when their moth-ers insisted they drink their milk. Though it might not have been preferred at the time, adults might now rec-ognize Mom was doing her best to help her kids build and maintain strong bones. Those who didn’t listen to Mommy dearest might find themselves among the 44 million Americans whom the National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates live with osteoporosis, a condi-tion that weakens bones and increases the risk of unex-pected fractures.

But why milk? While milk alone won’t prevent osteo-porosis, dairy products like milk are rich in calcium, an essential nutrient for build-ing and maintaining strong bones. In addition, getting an early start is especially important, as the NOF notes that roughly 85-90 percent of adult bone mass is ac-quired by age 18 in girls and

age 20 in boys. Though this still might not inspire kids to pour themselves a glass of milk, perhaps a better under-standing of osteoporosis and its potentially debilitating effects can inspire adults and children alike to do all they can to prevent the onset of osteoporosis.

What Is Osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is often

mistaken as a condition that only affects little old ladies. While osteoporosis is most common in older women, anyone can develop it. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men older than 50 will break a bone be-cause of osteoporosis, which many men and women are not even aware they have un-til that initial injury occurs.

What Happens When a Person Has Osteoporosis?

When discussing osteopo-rosis, it’s best to first discuss osteopenia, a silent condi-tion the precedes osteoporo-

sis, often robbing bones of their strength. Osteopenia is related to bone mineral den-sity, which measures the lev-els of minerals in the bones. When BMD levels are low, a person is said to have os-teopenia, which can, and of-ten does, gradually become osteoporosis.

Osteopenia is akin to an accomplished art thief. Methodical and often un-noticed, osteopenia exhibits no physical signs, and even the most physically active people could have osteope-nia and not know it. The first warning sign could be a frac-tured bone.

When a person has frac-tured a bone, he or she might already have osteoporosis. When osteoporosis has es-tablished itself, the bones have weakened and become thin and are highly suscepti-ble to fracture. For example, it’s not impossible for a per-son with osteoporosis to lift a bag of groceries and break

a bone or suffer a collapsed vertebra in the back. Such a task might otherwise seem trivial, but to a person with osteoporosis, no physical ac-tivity is without risk.

Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented?

Fortunately, osteoporo-sis and any resulting frac-tures can often be prevented. As previously mentioned, thanks to bone mass devel-opment it’s important for parents to encourage kids to increase the amount of cal-cium in their diet. Milk and dairy products, preferably low fat versions; dark green leafy vegetables (including broccoli, collards and kale); and calcium-fortified orange juice are great sources of calcium.

Another way to prevent osteoporosis is to exercise regularly. Routine exer-cise helps strengthen bones and muscles and prevent bone loss. Weight-bearing exercises, which include

walking, jogging and even dancing, done three to four times a week are the best for preventing osteoporosis. Strength and balance exer-cises also help avoid falling, decreasing the risk of broken bones.

Adequate calcium is nec-essary to prevent osteopo-rosis, but men and women must also make sure to in-clude vitamin D in their diet. Vitamin D, which can be found in eggs, fatty fish (including salmon), cereal, and even some supplements, is necessary for the body to absorb calcium. Research continues to indicate that people are simply not getting enough vitamin D. Discuss vitamin D with a physician to determine the best way to get more of it in your daily diet. A vitamin D supple-ment might be the most vi-able option.

To learn more about os-teoporosis, visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation at www.nof.org.

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An activity as simple as a walk in the park can help men and women re-duce their risk for osteo-porosis.

Death is not a topic many people prefer to discuss. However, discussing funeral planning and making ar-rangements can be a smart financial move and one that limits large decisions at a time of heightened emo-tions.

Every year millions of people in North America make the decision to pre-plan a funeral. The process is also known as pre-need planning. Individuals can even take out insurance pol-icies that direct benefits to funeral expenses.

The main purpose of pre-need planning is to alleviate the financial burden and de-cision-making during times of grief and stress. Well-executed plans can make the funeral process run like a well-oiled machine.

It’s never too early to be-gin pre-planning a funeral. Making a list of informa-tion that will go to a trusted family member, executor of one’s estate or a funeral director is one way to start. Here are some items to in-clude:

* Name* Date of birth* Place of birth* Social security mem-

ber* Location of will* Military service* Place of disposition,

whether a cemetery or cre-matorium

* Organ donation prefer-ences

* Funeral and/or wake preferences

* Name of funeral home and director

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* Any other important in-formation, such as location of safety deposit box infor-mation, attorney names, etc.

There are very good rea-sons for pre-need planning. All arrangements can be thoroughly considered and spelled out so they meet a person’s desires. If he or she has a preference in cemetery or prefers to be interred at a mausoleum, these requests can be expressed and not as-sumed by family members.

Pre-planning also enables a person to shop around for the most affordable services, caskets and funeral homes. Because the average cost of a funeral is between $10,000 to $15,000, it is important to spend money wisely. Pre-planning also helps avoid inflation of costs later on, enabling a person to lock in the cost of services now.

Stress and grief can make family members unable to cope with decisions dur-ing the time of death. As a result, one of the most important reasons for pre-need planning is to make the process one in which close friends and family members can come to grips with the death, rather than having to run around for a few days and make arrangements in haste. This way loved ones can simply remember a per-son how he or she was in-stead of choosing clothing, disposition places, service wording, and the like.

A funeral director can walk a person through the process of pre-planning a funeral. He or she is often li-censed to sell cemetery plots and can take much of the work out of the process. A community or family-owned business may have a rapport in the area and offer the best deals or the desired level of personalized service.

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Seniors are too often victimized by telemarket-ing fraud. Studies from the American Association of Retired Persons have shown that many elderly fraud victims simply don’t suspect the person solicit-ing money on the phone could be a criminal.

The FBI reports that there are as many as 14,000 illegal telemarket-ing operations going on at any given time. These illegal operations gener-ate as much as $40 billion a year. Relatives of se-niors are understandably concerned, particularly if those seniors live alone and no one is around to monitor how many calls they’re receiving from telemarketers. Concerned relatives can share the following information with seniors to reduce their loved ones’ risks of being victimized by tele-marketing fraud.

* Legitimate market-ers are not in a rush to sell products or secure dona-tions. A legitimate mar-keter or charity will not try to pressure prospec-tive buyers into making a purchase over the phone or prospective donors into making immediate contributions. Explain to seniors that a legitimate marketer will accept a person’s desire for writ-ten information about the products or charity and will gladly send such in-formation to a prospective buyer or donor’s home.

* Payments are typi-cally not picked up by a courier service. Telemar-keting fraudsters often employ couriers to pick up payments. This is not the action of a reputable charity or business, and

seniors should never agree to buy a product or donate money to any telemar-keter who offers to send a courier to their home to pick up payment.

* Sweepstakes can-not legally require pay-ment to win a prize. It is not legal for contests or sweepstakes to require “winners” pay a fee be-fore they can enter a contest or claim a prize. Seniors should be made aware that this is the law and that any contest or sweepstakes demanding payment is bogus.

* Be especially wary of companies offering to recover money paid to fraudulent telemarketers in the past. Companies offering to recover past money lost to fraud are often fraudulent them-selves. These companies will offer their fraudulent services for a fee.

* Money lost to a fraudulent telemarketer is likely lost forever. Men and women concerned about elderly friends or relatives being victimized by telemarketing fraud should explain to their loved ones that money lost in a telemarketing scam is not likely to be recovered. This should help highlight the impor-tance of receiving offi-cial documentation from any telemarketers before buying a product or mak-ing a donation. If seniors are aware their money isn’t likely to be recov-ered should it be going to a criminal, they are much less likely to make hasty decisions over the phone.

To learn more about fraud, visit the National Consumer League’s Fraud Center at www.fraud.org.

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Men and women who die without a will do not automatically have their assets seized by the gov-ernment. When men and women die without a will, they leave what is known as intestacy. The only time a deceased person’s assets end up with the govern-ment is when the deceased has no living next of kin. Should a man or woman with living family or de-pendents perish without a will, a formula is then used to distribute the de-ceased’s assets. While this formula ensures family or dependents get some of the deceased person’s assets, it does not necessarily mean the deceased’s wishes will be honored. To ensure their wishes are honored, a person must have a will in place. Otherwise, the for-

mula will be used to dis-tribute assets. Contrary to popular belief, children do not have to be born from legal marriage to share in the distribution of assets. What’s more, laws have

changed to include de facto partners in the distri-bution of assets when the deceased leaves no will. Previously, this only ap-plied to spouses. Howev-er, now same sex-couples

have entitlements when their partners die without a will. To determine the rules of asset distribution when a man or woman dies without a will, consult an attorney.

Did You Know?

For many people, the al-lure of travel never wears off. Be it a young person’s first trip to a foreign land or an older couple’s return to the place they spent their honeymoon, recreational travel remains a favorite hobby of people of all ages.

Though travel appeals to people of all ages, it differs for people of all ages as well. The carefree “pack a bag and go” attitude shared by many a young traveler is not prudent for older travelers, who must take several safety precau-tions when traveling to ensure the trip will be safe as well as enjoyable. The American Ge-riatric Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging offers the following travel tips to older adults who still love the adven-ture of travel.

* Talk to your doctor in advance. If you have already made travel plans, consult your physician, who may suggest a full checkup, before your trip begins. Explain any travel plans, particularly which cities or countries you plan to visit and what your travel itinerary is. Different locales call for dif-ferent precautionary measures, and your doctor can discuss with you specific measures to

take depending on where you will be going. The Centers for Disease Control and Preven-tion lists various required and recommended vaccines based on certain travel destinations. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/travel.

When speaking with your doctor, it’s also best to ask when to take medications. While this is less of a concern for travelers who are staying within their own time zones, it’s important for travelers changing time zones to learn if they should stick to their home-time-zone schedule or adapt it to the time zone they’ll be vis-iting. Even travelers who are staying within their time zone should ask their physician if it’s best to take certain medica-tions before or after a flight.

* Pack all necessary medi-cations in your carry-on bag. Most travelers have their own horror stories about losing checked baggage. For older men and women on medica-tion, this can be especially troubling if their medications are packed in bags that were checked. When traveling, make sure all medications are in your carry-on bag to avoid losing medication while away from home.

* Make a list. Before leav-ing home, make a list with your physician’s help and carry it with you at all times. This list should include:

- any existing medical con-ditions

- current treatment for those medical conditions, includ-ing the names of any medica-tions you are on, the doses and how these medications are ad-ministered

- the amount of the drug

you need to take on the trip (this will be important should any medications be lost or damaged while traveling)

* Take steps to avoid deep-vein thrombosis. Deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when blood clots form in the veins. This typically takes place in the legs because of a lack of blood flow. Older adults are at risk of DVT when travel-ing because traveling often re-quires sitting in one place, such as on an airplane or train, for long periods of time. Research has indicated that compression stockings are effective at pre-venting DVT, and older trav-elers might want to consider such stockings, particularly if their travels require a long flight, drive or train ride.

* Don’t transfer pills to new containers. Veteran travelers know getting through Customs is no joy ride. It’s even less en-joyable for men and women who must take prescription medications with them. To make your trip through Cus-toms as stress-free as possible, keep all medications in their original containers.

To learn more about travel-ing safely, visit the American Geriatrics Society at www.americangeriatrics.org.

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The Henderson House is a licensed thirteen-bedassisted living community that pledges personal care foreach resident. Its unique setting offers a family styleatmosphere where three home-cooked meals a day canbe enjoyed in the company of friends. The three livingareas encourage activities, although the residents canretire at will to their private rooms. The HendersonHouse encourages independence, dignity and a qualitylifestyle... with assistance available 24 hours a day.

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What we provide• RN available during the day • Health monitoring • Medication Assistance

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The Henderson House is a licensed thirteen-bedassisted living community that pledges personal care foreach resident. Its unique setting offers a family styleatmosphere where three home-cooked meals a day canbe enjoyed in the company of friends. The three livingareas encourage activities, although the residents canretire at will to their private rooms. The HendersonHouse encourages independence, dignity and a qualitylifestyle... with assistance available 24 hours a day.

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When traveling, men and women over the age of 50 should take several pre-cautionary measures to en-sure their trip is a safe one.

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As you may be aware, our offi ce is required under the law to appraise each individual parcel of real estate in the county every six years. Called a revalu-ation, this program is required by Ohio law to equal-ize values and to take into account the need to adjust values based on current trends in the market. To aid in this process, data collectors are going to your area to gather information about your property.

During the month of April, data collectors will be in the City of Sylvania and Sylvania Township.

Data collectors will take exterior photographs of •properties and verify the property’s physical attributes.

Residents are urged NOT to allow anyone •to enter their home.

At the request of the property owner, interior •inspections are conducted by appointment only. To schedule an interior inspection, contact the Auditor’s Offi ce at (419) 213-4406.

Data collectors work Monday through Saturday •between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Homeowners unsure of the identity of any individ-ual should confi rm with the Auditor’s Offi ce by call-ing (419) 213-4406 before allowing an inspection. Visit our web site to view the data collection video at www.co.lucas.oh.us/reval2012.

Anita Lopez, Lucas County AuditorData Collectors to Begin Inspecting Homes

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PERRYSBURG– Owens Community College women’s softball opened its 2011 home season against Lorain County Community College on March 30. The team easily won both games in the home double-header 15-2 and 9-0.

All home games are played at the College’s Softball Complex on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Admission to all home games is free.

The Owens softball program is guided by eighth-year head coach Duane Lanham. His assistant coaches are Michael Murphy and Kevin Snyder.

Express women’s softball completed the 2010 season with a 31-16 overall record and captured its eighth Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (8-0 record) title in the program’s history. Owens has won five out of the last six OCCAC regular season championships (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010). The Express lost to Muskegon Community College in the NJCAA Region XII Championships.

Beginning the 2011 season on the road, Owens compiled a 10-0 overall record following games played in South Carolina and a pair of victories against Heidelberg University Junior Varsity.

“I am extremely optimistic about this year’s team and how the season has gone up until this point,” Lanham said. “This team is committed to getting better every day they set foot on the softball diamond. We have a lot of depth in pitching and very strong hitting. We are very happy with our early season success but certainly not satisfied. Our goal is to defend our conference title and play well in the postseason.”

Owens has 10 players returning from last year’s

championship team, including Ashleigh Whitacre of Toledo (Toledo Central Catholic H.S.)and Annie DeTray of Oak Harbor (Oak Harbor H.S.).

In 2010, Whitacre, a sophomore outfielder, was named First Team OCCAC All-Conference and the league’s Player of the Year. She collected 30 hits, scored 25 runs, had 12 RBIs and compiled a .268 batting average. Whitacre also earned OCCAC Academic All-Conference honors. DeTray is a sophomore infielder and was named First Team OCCAC All-Conference last season. She recorded 18 hits, had 14 RBIs and scored 11 runs for the Express.

Lanham’s squad also returns Lindsey Bandeen of Holland (Springfield H.S.), Elizabeth Weber of Oak Harbor (Oak Harbor H.S.) and Matea Rice of Oregon (Clay H.S.). Bandeen, a sophomore infielder, scored 24 runs, had 28 RBIs and compiled a .410 batting average. She was named the team’s Offensive Player of the Year and earned NJCCA

Region XII All-Tournament team honors. Weber is a sophomore pitcher. She compiled a 7-2 record and a 3.67 earned run average last year. Rice, a sophomore infielder, collected 15 hits and 10 RBIs in 2010.

Returning sophomore student-athletes to the Owens team also include Kelley Molloy of Toledo, outfield (Whitmer H.S.); Bridget Wolfe of Bellevue, catcher (Bellevue H.S.); Courtney Parr of Castalia, pitcher (Margaretta H.S.); Morgan Gray of Clyde, outfield (Clyde H.S.), and Courtney Mowery of Genoa, outfield (Genoa H.S.).

First-year players to the Express women’s softball program are Tabitha Britt of Maumee, outfield (Maumee H.S.); Sydney Barron of Monroe, Mich., infield (Jefferson H.S.); Tayler Redinger of Fremont, infield (Fremont Ross H.S.); Kristen Shock of Sylvania, catcher (Sylvania Northview H.S.); Allison Hausch of Bryan, catcher (Bryan H.S.); Hallie Thompson of Oregon, infield (Clay H.S.), and Ashlyn

Michalak of Holland, pitcher (Springfield H.S.).

Express first-year players also include Kristen Roznoski of Toledo, outfield

(Cardinal Stritch H.S.); Jordan Ratliff of Petersburg, Mich., pitcher (Summerfield H.S.); Kasey Graham of Oregon, pitcher (Clay

H.S.); Michelle Hollister of Newport, Mich., infield (Airport H.S.), and Alaina Haubert of Gibsonburg, infield (Gibsonburg H.S.).

The Owens softball team is already off to a hot start to the 2011 season with a 12-0 record. The team hopes to defend their conference title and go further in the post-season.

Owens Express Softball begins season

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SYLVANIA- Lourdes College has officially been announced as the newest member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference for the 2011-12 academic year. The conference now comprises of ten institutions that come from Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Lourdes will compete in six conference-sponsored sports beginning in the fall.

“Lourdes is honored to be a contributing member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference,” Lourdes President Dr.

Robert Helmer said. “We share a commitment to academic achievement, service to the community and character-driven athletics.”

Lourdes has already competed as an independent NAIA member in men’s and women’s golf, women’s volleyball and men’s basketball this year. Next year, Lourdes will be adding women’s basketball, men’s volleyball and baseball. Men’s volleyball is not yet sponsored by the WHAC.

“We are honored

in joining our peers in the WHAC to proudly represent the strong values of the NAIA,” Roseanne Gill-Jacobson, Lourdes athletic director, said.

Lourdes joins Aquinas College (MI), Davenport University (MI), Cornerstone University (MI), Concordia University (MI), Indiana Institute of Technology, Siena Heights University (MI), University of Michigan-Dearborn, University of Northwestern Ohio, and Madonna University (MI) in the conference.

Lourdes joins WHAC

The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association has recognized Sylvania

Southview High School’s football team for their academic excellence. The Southview Cougars

ranked 9th out of the 20 in the ranking. To qualify, the grade point average of the top 22 lettermen for each team was averaged and ranked. Only 20 of the 715 eligible high schools throughout Ohio earned the coveted honor of Academic All Ohio. Two other local teams made the top 20 in the listings; Anthony Wayne (7) and Toledo St. Francis (14).

Konnor Chuba was also recognized individually as an Academic All Ohio. Chuba was one of only of 111 student-athletes from more than 35,000 players in Ohio recognized for this prestigious award. Chuba exemplifies excellence on and off the field combining academic performance with outstanding athletic ability. Several other individuals were also named from the area for their achievements including students from Anthony Wayne and Toledo Christian School.

Southview Cougars football team recognized off the field