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Holliday Herald Writer The holidays are here, and families all over northwest Ohio are celebrating in special ways. Food, family, and music are always part of the festivi- ties, but, just as important are the traditions we recall and the special gifts that mark our holiday parties and gatherings of friends. I asked several local residents to talk about their holiday celebrations—the tra- ditions they recall or the gifts they give. Polish foods were impor- tant to the way Marge Poole’s family celebrated and contin- ues to celebrate the Christmas holidays. “My kids are young adults now (Elizabeth is mar- ried, and Kevin is away at college), but when they were very young, we started the holiday season with an Advent Wreath,” she said. “Before bed every night, we would all sit in the living room and light the candle or candles, as advent progressed, and we would read from the children’s bible stories or talk about various things. Elizabeth and Kevin liked only the candlelight and the lights for our tree and man- ger, so it was a little challeng- ing to read the story, but we managed to succeed. That was one of my favorite traditions when they were young.” “Decorating, baking cook- ies and making candy seem to go on for weeks. Every year we sponsor a family who is less fortunate and partici- pate in other charitable ges- tures. Shopping, wrapping and giving are always fun. On Christmas Eve we all go to 4:00 mass and then our whole family comes to our house for a traditional Christmas Eve Dinner. My mom makes pierogi (cheese, cabbage, pota- to, and prune-my favorite). Everyone has a favorite. She also makes Placzek (Polish Coffee Cake). We have kiel- basa and ham. Years ago we did not eat meat on Christmas Eve, so we just ate the pierogi and coffee cake. If we went to midnight Mass, we would come home and eat a piece of Kielbasa. Smelling it through- out the house all Christmas Eve day made us impatient for the morning so we could try it. After we finish our dinner we invite other friends who don’t have family commitments to come join us for dessert and holiday cheer.” Rick Michalak has two small children of his own, but hasn’t forgotten his own child- hood Christmases. He remem- bered, “My favorite memory of Christmas from my child- hood would involve the Polish traditions that my grandparents practiced. The days leading up to Christmas were always my favorite and most memorable. I remember helping both of my grandmothers make traditional Polish treats like chrusciki and kolaczki and putting them into tins to be delivered to friends and family. I remember listen- ing to stories about their child- hood during the Christmas sea- son while we worked.” He continued, “In the Polish tradition, Christmas Eve was the most important day, and the celebration usually started in the early afternoon. People would stop over at our house throughout the day and wish us well, and we would do the same on the way to my grand- parents’ house. My grand- mother would always have her sisters over in the afternoon as well as a few of her aunts, and they would always speak in Polish except when they spoke to me. Toward the evening the house was filled with my aunts, uncles, and cousins and we would all sit down in the dining room for dinner. Before eating, my grandfather would pass around oplatki (similar to a communion host only rect- angular and quite a bit bigger) and each member of the family would break off a piece and wish each other well. The shar- ing of the oplatki was so impor- tant that if a family member was unable to come to dinner, a piece would be broken off and given to them. After leav- ing my grandparents’ house we would go to midnight mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church, where we would listen to my mom sing, then return home around 1:00 am.” It is Italian food at Christmas that brings back memories to Anne Marie Blank, who recalls, “My mom was 100% Italian and we always spent Christmas Eve at her brother’s house. He made a traditional Italian feast of fried calamari, smelts, homemade cavatelli (fresh pasta shaped like a bul- let), meatballs, Italian sausage, and cookies. We always went to midnight Mass, which used to actually begin at midnight! My dad was Scotttish/English, so on Christmas Day we feast- ed on standing rib roast and Yorkshire pudding. My mom always made a red/green and white layered jello mold which I continue to make.” Blank also makes a Buche de Noel, or Yule Log. It is a sponge cake rolled up like a log and filled with chocolate whip cream. It is a typical French pastry that she has made for at least 25 years. Her sons love it, and this year she will make two. She also makes lots of cookies, in the spirit of her late mother. She explained, “Cookies are another tradition in my family. My mom made at least 10 kinds every year and my dad helped frost the cutouts. He was very meticu- lous in his decorating – even put eyeglasses on his ginger- bread men. I still make seven cookie recipes from my mom. My dad also still bakes her Christmas cookies and we will share and relish them together. My mom passed away in 2002, so this is one way to connect with her during the holidays.” One other tradition makes Blank’s holidays special. “One last memory doesn’t involve food. My dad was in TV and advertising his whole life, so he took lots of home mov- ies. On Christmas morning he always went downstairs first and set up his equipment. On cue, my siblings and I would walk down the stairs and then run to the Christmas tree with all the presents. He captured some great expressions on our faces that we will always have. The awe and excitement of Christmas morning through the eyes of children. I love watching those movies.” Special foods are part of many families’ holiday celebra- tions, and that includes Alexis Lease’s family. “On Christmas Eve, my family and I go to a Chinese restaurant called Jing Shaun. We visit there with all my mom’s cousins, aunts, and uncles. We feast on egg rolls and rice, while we talk about the year we have had.” Kyle Ernst’s family tradi- tion includes what they call “Stocking Stuffers,” that involves visiting a grocery store and taking five minutes to grab food items for stuff- ing the family’s stockings. The two are students at Christ the King School. Christmas Eve with four children was always a challeng- ing time for Chris Carroll and her husband Jack. They came up with a way to “curtain the excitement.” She said, “About 20 years ago we decided a late afternoon movie and dinner out would help. Driving to the theaters in Franklin Park Mall, the traffic congestion and the hustle and bustle of last minute shoppers were always prevalent. Exiting the movie, the contrast of closed stores, no shoppers and very little traffic always seemed surreal. We would then drive across the street to what was then Pizza Hut where again, all was peace- ful and quiet. When Pizza Hut closed we expanded this tradi- tion to friends of ours with six children who celebrated both Christmas and Hanukah. We would take all the kids to the movies while the par- ents would prepare a sit-down meal for us. Leek soup and the exchanging of gifts were always highlights. This con- tinued for several years until they moved away. To this day, we still maintain the tradition of a movie and dinner.” Christ the King School seventh-graders also had sto- ries to tell about their holiday traditions or the meaning of the holiday. Carli Silberhorn learned about giving when she made a Christmas gift for her aunt Sharon. She explained, “I made a homemade blanket by taking two pieces of fleece and tying them together. I gave it to my aunt Sharon when she visited us from California. After she returned home, she became sick after a surgery that went wrong. She had that blanket with her the entire time she was in the hospital. That meant so much to me. I was thankful that I could brighten her day with a simple gift.” Everyone takes photos dur- ing the holidays, but Jordan Simpson’s family takes one special photo each year. “When my sister and I come down the stairs, we have to stop at the bottom of the steps for a Christmas picture. Before we can open our presents they take our picture, a tradition that goes way back to when my great-grandma was a child.” Music plays a big role in the holiday traditions of Jessica Rutkowski’s family. They lis- ten to Christmas music on the radio as they decorate their tree. “We have had the same Christmas tree since I was born, and we have always listened to 101.5 The River, which plays Christmas music from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. My dad and I always dance to It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” On Christmas Eve, Jessica’s Holiday traditions in Sylvania Christmas Eve dinner is the centerpiece of Marge Poole’s family’s holiday celebration. Christmas is a family affair for Alexis Lease and Carli Silberhorn. Anne Marie Blank bakes cookies from her mother’s recipes. Colton Carpenter gave the gift of the true spirit of Christmas. A potato soup dinner makes Christmas Eve special for Joe Reynolds and his mom Therese Reynolds. Jessica Rutkowski and her family lis- ten to Christmas music all season long. Eamonn Reynolds enjoys Christmas board game tournaments with his cousins. Christmas photos are an important tradition for Jordan Simpson and her family. Kyle Ernst enjoys a “Stocking Stuffer” tradition each year. Christine A. Holliday photos See HOLIDAY, page 6

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By Christine A. HollidayHerald Writer

The holidays are here, and families all over northwest Ohio are celebrating in special ways. Food, family, and music are always part of the festivi-ties, but, just as important are the traditions we recall and the special gifts that mark our holiday parties and gatherings of friends. I asked several local residents to talk about their holiday celebrations—the tra-ditions they recall or the gifts they give.

Polish foods were impor-tant to the way marge Poole’s family celebrated and contin-ues to celebrate the christmas holidays. “my kids are young adults now (elizabeth is mar-ried, and Kevin is away at college), but when they were very young, we started the holiday season with an Advent Wreath,” she said. “before bed every night, we would all sit in the living room and light the candle or candles, as advent progressed, and we would read from the children’s bible stories or talk about various things. elizabeth and Kevin liked only the candlelight and the lights for our tree and man-ger, so it was a little challeng-ing to read the story, but we managed to succeed. That was one of my favorite traditions when they were young.”

“Decorating, baking cook-ies and making candy seem to go on for weeks. every year we sponsor a family who is less fortunate and partici-pate in other charitable ges-tures. Shopping, wrapping and giving are always fun. On christmas eve we all go to 4:00 mass and then our whole family comes to our house for a traditional christmas eve Dinner. my mom makes pierogi (cheese, cabbage, pota-to, and prune-my favorite). everyone has a favorite. She also makes Placzek (Polish coffee cake). We have kiel-basa and ham. Years ago we did not eat meat on christmas eve, so we just ate the pierogi and coffee cake. If we went to midnight mass, we would come home and eat a piece of Kielbasa. Smelling it through-out the house all christmas eve day made us impatient for the morning so we could try it. After we finish our dinner we invite other friends who don’t have family commitments to come join us for dessert and holiday cheer.”

rick michalak has two small children of his own, but hasn’t forgotten his own child-hood christmases. He remem-bered, “my favorite memory of christmas from my child-hood would involve the Polish traditions that my grandparents practiced. The days leading up to christmas were always my favorite and most memorable. I remember helping both of my grandmothers make traditional Polish treats like chrusciki and kolaczki and putting them into tins to be delivered to friends and family. I remember listen-ing to stories about their child-

hood during the christmas sea-son while we worked.”

He continued, “In the Polish tradition, christmas eve was the most important day, and the celebration usually started in the early afternoon. People would stop over at our house throughout the day and wish us well, and we would do the same on the way to my grand-parents’ house. my grand-mother would always have her sisters over in the afternoon as well as a few of her aunts, and they would always speak in Polish except when they spoke to me. Toward the evening the house was filled with my aunts, uncles, and cousins and we would all sit down in the dining room for dinner. before eating, my grandfather would pass around oplatki (similar to a communion host only rect-angular and quite a bit bigger) and each member of the family would break off a piece and wish each other well. The shar-ing of the oplatki was so impor-tant that if a family member was unable to come to dinner, a piece would be broken off and given to them. After leav-ing my grandparents’ house we would go to midnight mass at St. Vincent de Paul church, where we would listen to my

mom sing, then return home around 1:00 am.”

It is Italian food at christmas that brings back memories to Anne marie blank, who recalls, “my mom was 100% Italian and we always spent christmas eve at her brother’s house. He made a traditional Italian feast of fried calamari, smelts, homemade cavatelli (fresh pasta shaped like a bul-let), meatballs, Italian sausage, and cookies. We always went to midnight mass, which used to actually begin at midnight! my dad was Scotttish/english, so on christmas Day we feast-ed on standing rib roast and Yorkshire pudding. my mom always made a red/green and white layered jello mold which I continue to make.”

blank also makes a buche de Noel, or Yule Log. It is a sponge cake rolled up like a log and filled with chocolate whip cream. It is a typical French pastry that she has made for at least 25 years. Her sons love it, and this year she will make two. She also makes lots of cookies, in the spirit of her late mother. She explained, “cookies are another tradition in my family. my mom made at least 10 kinds every year and my dad helped frost the

cutouts. He was very meticu-lous in his decorating – even put eyeglasses on his ginger-bread men. I still make seven cookie recipes from my mom. my dad also still bakes her christmas cookies and we will share and relish them together. my mom passed away in 2002, so this is one way to connect with her during the holidays.”

One other tradition makes blank’s holidays special. “One last memory doesn’t involve food. my dad was in TV and advertising his whole life, so he took lots of home mov-ies. On christmas morning he always went downstairs first and set up his equipment. On cue, my siblings and I would walk down the stairs and then run to the christmas tree with all the presents. He captured some great expressions on our faces that we will always have. The awe and excitement of christmas morning through the eyes of children. I love watching those movies.”

Special foods are part of many families’ holiday celebra-tions, and that includes Alexis Lease’s family. “On christmas eve, my family and I go to a chinese restaurant called Jing Shaun. We visit there with all my mom’s cousins, aunts, and

uncles. We feast on egg rolls and rice, while we talk about the year we have had.”

Kyle ernst’s family tradi-tion includes what they call “Stocking Stuffers,” that involves visiting a grocery store and taking five minutes to grab food items for stuff-ing the family’s stockings. The two are students at christ the King School.

christmas eve with four children was always a challeng-ing time for chris carroll and her husband Jack. They came up with a way to “curtain the excitement.” She said, “About 20 years ago we decided a late afternoon movie and dinner out would help. Driving to the theaters in Franklin Park Mall, the traffic congestion and the hustle and bustle of last minute shoppers were always prevalent. exiting the movie, the contrast of closed stores, no shoppers and very little traffic always seemed surreal. We would then drive across the street to what was then Pizza Hut where again, all was peace-ful and quiet. When Pizza Hut closed we expanded this tradi-tion to friends of ours with six children who celebrated both christmas and Hanukah. We would take all the kids to the movies while the par-ents would prepare a sit-down meal for us. Leek soup and the exchanging of gifts were always highlights. This con-tinued for several years until they moved away. To this day, we still maintain the tradition of a movie and dinner.”

christ the King School

seventh-graders also had sto-ries to tell about their holiday traditions or the meaning of the holiday. carli Silberhorn learned about giving when she made a christmas gift for her aunt Sharon. She explained, “I made a homemade blanket by taking two pieces of fleece and tying them together. I gave it to my aunt Sharon when she visited us from california. After she returned home, she became sick after a surgery that went wrong. She had that blanket with her the entire time she was in the hospital. That meant so much to me. I was thankful that I could brighten her day with a simple gift.”

everyone takes photos dur-ing the holidays, but Jordan Simpson’s family takes one special photo each year. “When my sister and I come down the stairs, we have to stop at the bottom of the steps for a christmas picture. before we can open our presents they take our picture, a tradition that goes way back to when my great-grandma was a child.”

music plays a big role in the holiday traditions of Jessica rutkowski’s family. They lis-ten to christmas music on the radio as they decorate their tree. “We have had the same christmas tree since I was born, and we have always listened to 101.5 The river, which plays christmas music from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. my dad and I always dance to It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” On christmas eve, Jessica’s

Holiday traditions in Sylvania

Christmas Eve dinner is the centerpiece of Marge Poole’s family’s holiday celebration.

Christmas is a family affair for Alexis Lease and Carli Silberhorn.

Anne Marie Blank bakes cookies from her mother’s recipes.

Colton Carpenter gave the gift of the true spirit of Christmas.

A potato soup dinner makes Christmas Eve special for Joe Reynolds and his mom Therese Reynolds.

Jessica Rutkowski and her family lis-ten to Christmas music all season long.

Eamonn Reynolds enjoys Christmas board game tournaments with his cousins.

Christmas photos are an important tradition for Jordan Simpson and her family.

Kyle Ernst enjoys a “Stocking Stuffer” tradition each year.

christine A. Holliday photos

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The holidays would not be complete without a Nutcracker celebration and the Toledo Bal-let’s 70th anniversary presen-tation was outstanding. The three shows and the community program were filled with eager children and their parents ready to view the grandeur and fun of what has become a “must see” community ballet.

The story is about Clara’s magical journey from her liv-ing room to a land of sweets, toy soldiers, mice, gingersnaps, A Sugar Plum Fairy and a Snow Queen. The cast is made up of young ballerinas, seasoned stu-dents and internationally recog-nized guest principals. All were outstanding. A huge round of ap-plause is saved for those parents who work behind the scenes and assist with the myriad of duties to make this production perfect.

Clara was danced this year by Rebekah Paul and Semira Warrick; how hard they both worked and their performances were flawless. Guests Artists Katia Carranza, a Ballet de Mon-terrey principal dancer, and Re-nato Penteado from the Miami City Ballet, were breathtaking. Guest performers Rick Woodell from 101.5 The River and Dick Anderson from the Andersons shared delightful performances as Mother Ginger.

New this year was a beauti-ful addition to the second scene as Clara enters the Kingdom of the Sweets. An imposing and beautiful set that was designed by Thomas C. Umfrid and made possible by a grant from the Andersons Fund Support-ing Organization of the Toledo Community Foundation and the Landman Goldman Foundation.

The set came to the ballet as a design pattern and many hard-working people put the puzzle together for weeks. James Hill, Professor of Theater at the Uni-versity of Toledo, and a tireless group of volunteers brought the set to life. Toledo Ballet vol-unteers Board Chairman Rob Koenig, Eric Brodin, Mary Bro-din, Colleen Howe, Jim Cron-inger, David Saygers and Sa-mantha Hill worked diligently on the project.

The ballet was choreo-graphed by Gen Horiuchi and staged by Lisa Mayer with addi-tional choreography assistance from Marie Vogt. They are to be commended the results were amazing and I believe one of the best productions I have seen. This year’s 70th anniversary To-ledo Ballet Nutcracker presenta-

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You could say “it is going to the dogs” when Mark & Debra Manley owners of Heritage Cor-ner Health Care Campus Inc. in BG, OH, recently purchased a new telephone system from Ex-ecutone Communications Sys-tems of Sylvania. When their sales representative Bill Fergu-son from Executone shared his idea to Mark and Debra Manley, “Why not donate the telephone equipment being removed to a worthy cause?” Mark and Debra

both loved the idea and decided the telephone equipment would be donated to the Wood County Humane Society.

Local Sylvania business owner Andy Mance of Execu-tone Communications Systems thought “what a great idea” and the project became a reality. Executone installed the Wood County Humane Society’s “new to them” telephone system in early November! Since the equipment was donated from Heritage Corner Health Care Campus and the installation expertise and labor donated by Executone Communications Systems of Sylvania the Wood County Humane Society now has a newer telephone system – without costing them a cent and just in time for the holidays.

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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.

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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.

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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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to Pat Nowak, SylvaniaHerald, 5700 Monroe St.,Suite 406, Sylvania 43560, ore-mail [email protected].

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Oh What a Night!! The Second Annual Heartwarming Party was held on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event was a resounding success with over 375 guests in attendance. Guests enjoyed music, fabulous food, and the entertainment of Dave Caruso and Piano Wars. A new addi-tion to this year’s event was the Share A Room Live auc-tion. Thanks to the generos-ity of those in attendance and our energetic auctioneer, Bill Perry, who donated his servic-es, the live auction raised over $20,000. Our emcee for the evening, Channel 13’s Sashem Brey, was wonderful, as were our Honorary Chairs, Brad and Jodi Augustyniak, who shared their touching story with all of us.

Like last year, the kickoff for this party was a third grade art contest featuring the top three tab producing schools in

our area. These schools were Powell Elementary - North Baltimore Ohio, St. Joseph Elementary - Erie Michigan and Delta Elementary - Delta Ohio. The winning art was not only featured on the Save-the-Date card, it is also displayed in the House and four pieces were auctioned off this year at the party.

The evening wrapped up with Dave Caruso and his Piano Wars, which always brings the

crowd to its feet, and the open-ing of the House replica, which contained over $4,000 worth of prizes. This year’s winning key holder was Cari St. John who generously donated a por-tion of her winnings back to the House. The event raised more than $60,000 which will sup-port the programs that provide services to the families that use Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio.

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Key winners Cari and Joe St. John.

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Greg Steenrod of Sylvania has been appointed vice presi-dent and general manager of GEM Energy Services, which includes the divisions of en-ergy management, service and facility management. Steenrod previously served as general manager of the GEM Service Group.

Steenrod is a Certified Busi-ness Energy Professional with the Association of Energy En-gineers. He has more than 15

years of experience helping owners and directors optimize their facilities while reducing energy and operating costs in the healthcare, higher educa-tion, industrial and commercial markets.

Steenrod is a member of the Toledo Rotary Club, Vistage, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Condi-tioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

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Chicks for Charity, a group of Toledo area women and girls of all ages who give back to the local community, are excited to be part-nering with a local organization whose mission is to mentor and develop the leaders of the future. The International Boxing Club (IBC) has been selected as Chicks for Charity’s 2011-2012 charitable recipient.

“We are excited to announce that Chicks for Charity will be sup-porting another area organization – the International Boxing Club – to raise awareness and ultimately money to help meet the emerging needs of at risk youth in Toledo,” said Martha Vetter, founder of the Chicks for Charity organization. “We will truly miss working with The Victory Center, but are very excited and proud to have raised more than $143,000 for them dur-ing the past two years.”

IBC is a unique organization that provides programs that ben-efit more than 4,000 youth in the greater Toledo area. These pro-grams strive to instill moral val-ues, cultural awareness, academic achievement and a strong self im-age as an alternative to “drug abuse and street violence” that many kids get involved with at a young age. IBC’s programs are offered at no cost, eliminating financial burdens for families and giving the youth in our community a place to go for fun and friendship.

“We are in shock! It’s like we have just won the lottery. Chicks

for Charity will help expand our organization so we can reach out to more at risk youth in our com-munity,” said Harry Cummins, executive director of the Interna-tional Boxing Club. “This will be the turning point for the growth of IBC. Most importantly, our as-sociation with Chicks for Charity will give us the opportunity to be recognized and educate our com-munity of the programs that IBC offers. We look forward to work-ing with all members of Chicks for Charity.”

With 50 applications, many “under-the-radar” organizations in Northwest Ohio reached out for the support of Chicks for Charity. In order to be considered, each organization has to have limited support from large donors and be able to make a difference in the community. The applicants were narrowed down to three finalists – Camp Courageous, Great Lakes Center for Autism and the Interna-

tional Boxing Club. Each finalist gave a presenta-

tion to Chicks who attended the voting meeting. All Chicks had an opportunity to vote for a finalist during the meeting or online.

Chicks for Charity is a group of girls and women who want to transform the Toledo community through occasional fun lunches, happy hours and special events. Chick members organize fun, simple events with family, friends or associates to raise money that is then donated to the group’s desig-nated charity. The annual Chicks Mix event also benefits the se-lected charity. The organization, which is beginning its sixth year, has over 1,700 chick members and has raised approximately $250,000 for local organizations.

To learn more about the www.internationalboxingclub.org or www.chicksforchar-ity.net visit their website or call 419.241.2221.

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Petty theft: On Nov. 23, at the 6000 block of Convent, the victim reported that unknown suspect(s) stole $17 from her.

Carrying concealed weap-ons: On Dec. 1, at Glasgow/Monroe, Robert J. Russell, 47, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to have a loaded handgun under the driver seat.

Wrongful entrustment, driving under suspension: On Dec. 1, at the 5000 block of Monroe, Linda M. Webb, 47, allowed suspect #2, who has a suspended license, to operate her vehicle.

Arrest: On Dec. 2, at the 6000 block of Monroe, Lateasha M. Brown, 23, was in court and notified of war-rants for forgery, falsification, suspension, speed, and proba-tion violation.

Found property: On Dec. 2, at the 6000 block of Maplewood, shotgun shells were turned in to be disposed of.

Domestic violence: On Dec. 2, at the 7000 block of Westwind, the suspect, 17, knowingly caused harm to the

victim.

Arrest: On Dec. 2, at the 6000 block of Monroe, Erica Alice Dodds, 36, was being held at Kroger for passing bad checks. She was found to have warrants for contempt of court and failure to appear.

Drive under influence, minor posses beer: On Dec. 3, at Centennial/Sylvania, Ryan G. Taber, 18, was involved in a non-injury crash and left the scene. Suspect and vehicle were located a short time later and the suspect was arrested for OVI, with a BAC result of .093.

Taking identity of anoth-er: On Nov. 29, at the 7000 block of Sylvania, unknown person(s) took the victim’s personal information and opened a fraudulent checking and savings account.

Telecommunications harassment: On Dec. 3, at the 6000 block of River Crossing, the suspect made several threatening phone calls to the victim.

Drug abuse: On Dec. 3, at the 5000 block of Alexis, Robert Jon Webber, 21, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of a pipe with marijuana resi-due and a scale.

Juvenile: On Dec. 4, at the 7000 block of Westwind, the reportee came home to find four juvenile subjects, not including his son and step-son, who were in his home with-out consent. The subjects were alleged to have consumed

alcohol and engaged in sequel activity. The fled the home prior to police arrival.

Theft: On Dec. 3, at the 7000 block of Sylvania, victim stated that an unknown person took a wallet from her.

Drive under influence, receiving stolen property: On Jan. 5, at the 5000 block of Alexis, Johnathon G. Redder, 29, was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be OVI, with a BAC of .040. He was found to have warrants for driving offenses.

Domestic violence: On Dec. 5, at the 6000 block of Abbey Run, Jeremy A. Dreps, 27, knowingly caused physical harm to the victim, who is also his live-in girlfriend.

Domestic violence: On Dec. 5, at the 4000 block of Holland-Sylvania, Timothy M. Tran, 23, did knowingly cause harm to the victim by punching her in the arm.

Arrest: On Dec. 5, at the 4000 block of Holland-Sylvania, Tiffany A. Wymer, 21, was found to have a war-rant for seatbelt.

Vehicular vandalism: On Dec. 5, at US23/Monroe, unknown person(s) dropped an unknown object from Monroe Street overpass caus-ing damage to the victim’s windshield.

Felonious assault: On Dec. 6, at the 6000 block of Brint, the suspect tried to run over the victim with a motor vehicle.

Arrest: On Dec. 6, at the 6000 block of Brint, Amanda Forbes, 19, was found to have a warrant.

Assault, arrest: On Dec. 6, at the 5000 block of Harroun, Patrick Gabrel Wichichowski, 39, attempted to assault the victim with a chair.

Drug abuse, open contain-er: On Dec. 7, at Alexis/Elliot, Joshua Richard Bannister, 22, was stopped for a traffic viola-tion. He and Stefanie Lynn Reitsma, 22, and Daniel James Reitsma, 18, were found to be in possession of a pipe with marijuana residue, vodka, a syringe and 41 Gabapentin tablets.

Found property: On Dec. 7, at the 6000 block of Monroe, social security cards and Paramount Advantage cards were found.

Drug abuse: On Dec. 7,

at the 6000 block of Monroe, Reid Allen Sampsei, 40, was stopped for a warrant verifica-tion. Subsequent investigation revealed a bag of marijuana.

Falsification: On Dec. 8, at the 6000 block of Monroe, the suspect knowingly made a false statement to the officer with purpose to incriminate another.

Found property: On Dec. 8, at the 5000 block of Altsheler, a bike was located in the street.

Menacing by stalking: On Dec. 8, at the 5000 block of Eagletrace, the victim report-ed the suspect has knowingly engaged in a pattern of con-duct that has caused her men-tal stress.

Drive under influence: On Dec. 9, at the 5000 block of Alexis, Brandon J. Bauman, 28, was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Suspect was believed to be under the influ-ence of alcohol, but refused a breathalyzer test.

Theft: On April 9, at the 5000 block of River Oaks, a bracelet and diamond neck-lace was taken.

Arrest: On Dec. 9, at Brint/King, Brandon E. Allen, 31, was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a traffic stop. He was found to have warrants for attempt to commit an offense, driving under suspension license required, display of license, seat belt, and crossing roadway.

Arrest: On Dec. 10, at the 6000 block of Monroe, Eric B. Pitzen, 37, was found to have a warrant for passing bad checks.

Found property: On Dec. 10, at the 5000 block of Monroe, a debit card and driver’s license was found.

Drive under influence: On Dec. 12, at the 5000 block of Alexis, Steven D. Ball, 54, was arrested for OVI after being involved in an accident. Subject tested 228% BAC.

Endangering children: On Dec. 12, at Alexis/Monroe, the suspect, who is the mother of the victim, did create a sub-stantial risk of health and/or safety to the victim by kicking him out of the vehicle without a place to go.

Telecommunications harassment: On Dec. 13, at the 5000 block of Schultz, victim received a threatening phone call.

Sister M. Assumpta Hintz, OSF, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 in the Rosary Care Center on the Motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania. Born in 1924 in Toledo, she entered the convent in 1946 from the now closed Nativity parish on the west side of town and professed her final vows in 1952.

She taught school for one year in Detroit and then spent the next 20 years ministering in the business office of hos-pitals sponsored by the Sylvania Franciscans in Nebraska, Michigan, Texas and Ohio. She then came to the Motherhouse in Sylvania and worked for 33 years in a variety of roles in the Finance Department.

Sister Assumpta will be remembered for her sense of humor and her teasing, yet gentle man-ner. Even in the frailty of her later years she managed to make her

caregivers laugh when she offered one of her quick witted comments as they assisted her in some task.

Visitation and a wel-coming home ceremo-ny was held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on the Sylvania Franciscan Motherhouse grounds. A liturgy celebrating her life was held at 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 in the Chapel. Donations and memorials may be sent her honor to the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania.

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THE SYLVANIA HERALD Page 5WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2010 OPINION

Leaf collection was completed for 2010 in early December, and City of Sylvania Streets Division crews quickly re-equipped City trucks for snow and ice removal for the Dec. 12 winter storm. Let me share some facts with you about the high priority job of keep-ing our streets clear of ice and snow through the winter months.

The City of Sylvania has six trucks equipped with plows and salt spreaders. One of these trucks is equipped with a liquid brine spreader to pretreat roads prior to predicted storms.

Last winter, City of Sylvania workers spent 1,560 hours and spread 1,400 tons of road salt and 154,000 gallons of brine to remove snow and ice from the roads. Last winter not as costly as the 2008 – 2009 win-ter season when 2,079 hours, 2,550 tons of salt and 92,000 gallons of brine were used, or the tough 2007 – 2008 win-ter season when 2,934 hours, 3,910 tons of salt and 70,000 gallons of brine were used.

In recent years, the City of Sylvania bid road salt in conjunction with Sylvania Township and Sylvania Schools to receive better pricing for the larger combined purchase. Because of salt shortages and higher prices in recent years, the City of Sylvania this year chose to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Cooperative Purchasing Program for rock salt, joining a much larger salt purchasing group to receive better pricing.

Snow and ice removal costs, like leaf collec-tion costs, are paid for out of the City’s General Fund. City of Sylvania property owners are not assessed separately on their property tax bills for these services as they are in some nearby com-munities.

The City categorizes streets into four levels of importance: main arteries (Monroe, Main, Alexis, Harroun), sec-ondary streets (Brint, McCord, Summit, Erie, etc.), feeder streets (main neighborhood streets) and residential streets. Main arteries and sec-ondary streets get atten-tion first.

Sylvania police offi-

cers keep an eye on road conditions 24 hours a day, and when conditions warrant, main and sec-ondary streets are salted. Feeder and residential street intersections, hills and curves are salted. When it snows three or more inches, the trucks

begin plowing with their 10’ wide blades.

Snow and ice removal often keeps the trucks on the road 24 hours a day until the roads are clear. The heavier the storm, the longer the clearing process. The trucks will make one pass follow-ing predetermined routes on all 78 miles of city streets before coming back for a second pass to widen residential streets out to full width. Let’s hope we don’t have too many bad storms this winter. But when we do, our City crews and equipment are ready.

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Time is running out for holiday shopping, so let’s sprint through the decades in Sylvania gift choices.

In 1923, Chandler Hardware Co offered the new Hoover. Adjusts from above, has strong suction, ball bearing brush and converter attachments. Only $6.25 down and 30 days between each of the few small payments.

H. E. Winans adver-tised in 1928: Why pay rent, when $2800 will build you a 22 x 34 five room bungalow, with full front porch and base-ment, all ready to move in. They were located at Monroe Street and Whiteford Road.

The Muntz Dry Good Store, corner of Main and Maplewood, specialized in Louisa Alcott dresses. They offered specially reduced prices on dress-es in silk, voiles, rayons, Felards, prints and broad-cloth. Sylvania Tanning Co on Summit Street made fur pieces to your order, using only the bet-ter grades of genuine fur: coats, scarves, chokers, collar and cuff sets.

“Cooper treats you right.” You could have

bought an RCA Radiola 18 from Cooper Tire and Battery Shop. It has sharper tuning in a solid mahogany case in walnut finish, tuning knob, vol-ume control, and on/off switch. A small electric light illuminates the sta-tion selector, and has all the refinements that new-est developments have contributed to the radio art.

Hotchkiss Motor Sales offered used cars “with an OK that counts.” They suggested a 1926 Whippet Coach, 1925 Hupmobile Club Sedan, 1927 Buick 2-door Sedan or 1927 Pontiac Coach.

Ohio Tailor, J. Marmar (Main and Monroe) was selling Scotch Woolen Mills coats and pants. The year was 1931, and the price was $19.75, no more, no less.

Chandler Hardware Co said “Where Service Counts, We Win”, and boasted they stocked all

leading shotguns. An Iver Johnson 12 gauge single barrel was $7.25 in 1939, and you could also buy Winchester, Remington and Mossberg.

Piano lessons in that year were available from Margaret Weber on Monroe Street. She was an Accredited Teacher of the Ohio Music Teachers Association.

In 1944, you could have bought your new Gibson Freez’r Shelf Refrigerator from B. H. Elden Coal Co. And Wagonlander’s Federated Stores offered ladies white oxfords, size 4 ½ to 7 ½ for $1.85 a pair.

Chandler Hardware celebrated Sunbeam Saturday in 1951. A fac-tory rep demonstrated the sensational new Sunbeam products: Ironmaster, Mixmaster, radiant con-trol toaster, Coffeemaster and Shavemaster.

Here are some classy gift ideas from 1954. Bob Patneau Chevrolet Co on Monroe Street advertised the motoramic Chevrolet for ’55: It’s got a V in its bonnet! And Dailey’s Jewelry and Gift Store on Main Street was featur-

ing Elgin watches with unbreakable Durapower mainspring. The Deb model was $37.50, Oceanside was $49.75, and Lady Elgin Carousel 21 jewels was $71.50.

In 1973, you could have bought these items. Lindau Drug on Main Street had the Devilbiss

Vaporizer on sale for $4.19, a $7.95 value. Andersons Garden Center offered bird feed, 25 pound bag for $1.95.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the reminiscing about Sylvania’s old stores. It was sure fun for me browsing through the crackly old newspapers

in the Sylvania Area Historical Society’s col-lection. Visit their website at www.sylvaniahistory.com for more times past. The Sylvania Heritage Museum is closed in January and February, but I’ll continue to bring you your weekly dose of fun local history.

Shopping in (old) Sylvania through the years

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(Continued from Page 1)family exchanges gifts with her mom’s side of the family, and, as they drive home, they listen to music of the Trans-Siberian orchestra.

There have to be Scrooges among us, and Joe Reynolds admits that he was one for a long time. “As an adult, I was never very big on Christmas,” he reported. “I saw too many people get stressed out, too much commercialization and the true idea behind Christmas and the spirituality were lost. I never liked to give or receive presents as the whole idea of presents seemed nothing more than a formality.

“The joy in Christmas came later to me in life and sadly I discovered it after the death of my father. It made me realize the importance of being with family at the holidays and now was the time to spend those holiday moments with my mother and children. Since my father’s passing, I have made it a tradition to spend Christmas Eve with my mom, taking her to Mass, then enjoying potato soup she has made according to an old Irish recipe. My mom learned how to make the soup from her mother, and she has mastered all the magic flavors the soup produces. The tradi-tion of being with my family and allowing my mom the joy of cooking a traditional Irish feast is better than any present given or received. To see the joy on my mother’s face on that special day as she prepares the feast is priceless.”

Perhaps Colton Carpenter has the best story about Christmas. He said he learned the true meaning of Christmas by contact with a neighbor

named Chris. “The best gift that I have ever given is the true spirit of Christmas,” he remembers. “In a few houses down my street lived a boy named Chris. His family wasn’t very wealthy, and he did not like the environment he lived in. His mom slept all day, he never met his dad, his big brother was a big trouble-maker, and his little sister was always in need of attention. A few days before Christmas I called him to see what he was doing for Christmas, and he replied, ‘Nothing.’ So I invited him over to my house to do some Christmas traditions. First, we baked cookies, then we cut out paper snowflakes, and painted ornaments while listening to Christmas carols. He was so happy that his face lit up with joy.”

He continued, “The next day on Christmas Eve he came over to my house and he was so happy. Then he walked over to my mom and gave her a present. She wondered what it could be, since Chris’ family didn’t have a lot of money and she wasn’t expecting anything, but she thought it was so nice. When she opened it, she saw that it was a CD from a clas-sical group she liked. On the cover, we saw that it had been purchased for a dollar at a gas station when his mom bought gas.”

“Chris had to move away because they could not afford the rent. I had always thought that everybody did those things at the Christmas season, but I was wrong. When I think about him at Christmas time now, I wonder if he is going to have a great Christmas this year.”

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The Southview boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Perrysburg last Saturday night to face off against the Yellow Jackets. Both teams had a conference record of 1-1 coming into the contest, each team having beat the Springfield Blue Devils.

Perrysburg started the game with a couple quick 3-pointers, while Southview had trouble with turnovers and get-ting their shots to fall. Two more 3-pointers by the Perrysburg guards, Schmenk and Schenk, and they led by a score of 12-0.

Southview finally scored with 2:53 remaining in the first quarter on two free throws. Southview trailed 15-7 at the end of one.

Perrysburg continued to rain in 3-pointers, as they had seven total in the first half. The Southview offense continued to struggle, but a 3-point shot by DeNard Pinckney provided a spark. The Southview squad was down at halftime by a score of 29-18.

The Cougars came out after halftime and played tenacious defense, led by Brandon Sinram. Perrysburg had a tough time finding the hoop against the Cougars 2-3

zone. Southview forward Allen Gant had a good offensive effort and the Cougars outscored the Yellow Jackets 13-6 in the third quarter. Southview trailed by only 4 points going into the 4th quarter after being down by as many as 14.

Perrysburg shoot-ers added a couple more 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Soutview offense could not keep up. Perrysburg won the game with a score of 51-40.

Southview’s Allen Gant led all scorers with 16 points, Sinram had 8, and Pinckney added 5. The Cougars fall to 1-3 over-all, and 1-2 in the NLL.

Southview falls to Perrysburg Toledo Community Recreation Program Youth Basketball

Planning ahead is one way to take the stress out of holiday gift giving. And when you plan to give the gift of life through the American Red Cross, you can make the most of your donation experience by fol-lowing a few simple tips.

“A lot of people say pre-paring for a great dona-tion experience is just like preparing for a big event,” said Annie Marckel, Communications Manager for the Western Lake Erie Region of the American Red Cross. “That’s true, because helping to save a life is a truly remarkable thing to do.”

Getting a good night’s sleep, having a good break-fast or lunch, and drinking extra water and fluids can help ensure a successful blood donation. Donors are also advised to avoid eat-ing fatty foods, and to eat plenty of food rich in iron and Vitamin C in the days leading up to the donation. Wearing comfortable cloth-ing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow is also recommended.

“We also suggest that you spend 10 to 15 min-utes relaxing in the refresh-ment area after your dona-tion,” said Marckel. “It’s a way for you to rejuvenate by enjoying a drink and a snack, and to meet other

donors who just helped save lives, too.”

Donating blood is sim-ple, and takes about an hour from the time you arrive until the time you leave. That’s an hour, Red Cross officials say, that could amount to a lifetime for someone who needs blood for ongoing or emergency medical care.

“Blood is a gift that money can’t buy,” said Marckel. “It’s only some-thing that one person can give to another. And that’s priceless.”

For details on giving the perfect gift this holi-day season, visit www.redcrossblood.org/theper-fectgift.

How to Donate BloodTo schedule an appoint-

ment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permis-sion in some states), meet weight and height require-ments (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligi-ble to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of valid ID when you come to donate.

American Red Cross provides tips for good donation experience Senior cellist Serena

Chang is the musician of the week. Serena is a mem-ber of the NV Chamber Orchestra, the TIYO, and the OMEA NW Region Orchestra. In addition to her musical activities, Serena is a member of the National Honor Society, student government, and Science Olympiad. Serena is also a dancer at Daryl Jervis Dance Company. After graduation, Serena plans to pursue a pre-med path in college. A private student of Yan Kun Song, Serena is the daughter of Huang-kun and Angie Chang.

Northview Musician of the Week

The Week Ahead: December 26 through January 1, 2011

Aries (March 21-April 19)This is a good time to connect

with old friends so that you can deepen the level of your friend-ship. Remember that a true friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. Friendship is really the measure of a good life.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)Enjoy the spirit of the holiday

season and don’t let issues at work dampen your holiday. It’s good to take some time and relax with your family and friends. Count your blessings and enjoy this special time in your life. Remember to breathe and be in the moment.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)Friendships can grow deeper

as the New Year approaches. Be in the moment you’re your true friends and they will open up to you and share their deepest secrets. At the end of your life, these are the memories you will hold as some of your most sacred experiences.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)This week is dominated with

emotional highs and lows. Rather than seeing this as a stressful time of year, find the little things that bring you joy. It’s also a good idea to have some quiet time because it will help you feel more balanced and clear about your future.

Leo (July 23-August 22)This week there are scheduled

activities with friends and family that will bring your energy levels way up. Remember that you don’t always have to be in charge. Just go with the flow and enjoy the company of others and you will find joy within yourself too.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Being stubborn will get you no where this week. Focus on releas-ing that energy or you may have a hard time dealing with the negative energy you receive in return. Take a deep breath and remember you aren’t always going to be in agree-ment with everyone.

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Manifesting is happening all around you so be aware that what you put out there will come back to you. Stay strong in your beliefs and don’t allow anyone to take the place of your own voice. Listen deeply in the quiet moments and embrace your truth.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Don’t be afraid to express your feelings this week. The people in your life will appreciate your hon-esty and frankness. Just remember that the way you talk with them is just as important as what you have to say. Be peace, be love and things will go well.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Family members may be chal-lenging this week as the holiday season concludes. Pay special attention to what others are saying and also to what needs to be said. It’s ok to be honest about how you feel. When you do express your-self, your heart will be at ease.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

Everything will be coming up roses where friends and family are concerned. The holidays bring out the best in you. Let your thought-fulness for others flow and you will be rewarded with an inner feeling of peace and joy. You are very blessed indeed.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

This week some of your friends may frustrate you and their behav-ior may be a call for help. Make sure you also take care of your-self or you might feel drained and resentful. True friendship is being there for others but also being hon-est when you can’t.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Relationship issues can be chal-lenging as you head into the New Year. Think about all the blessings in your life and realize that many of the things bothering you aren’t big issues at all. Don’t create any waves that you don’t need right now.

Kimberly Rose is a profes-sional intuitive, vibrational astrologer, author, public speaker and radio host on CBS and BBS Radio Networks. She is available for personal read-ings, classes and seminars. For more information, please call her office, Lite the Way, at 734-854-1514 or visit her website, www.kimmierose.com.

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Christmas is a time for traditions, and Lucas County residents will be able to be a part of one when they visit The Children’s Wonderland. After nearly 50 years at the Lucas County Recreation Center, the displays, with their lighted characters and settings, are delighting children at Tam O’Shanter. This marks the first year at the Sylvania loca-tion, after Lucas County Commissioners sold the display to the Sylvania Recreation District for $1 in the spring of 2010.

One-hundred-and-forty volunteers worked over the Dec. 10 weekend to set up the display. Jamie Moan, Sylvania Recreation District Marketing Director, praised their work and that of the staff of 20, who worked to restore and move the displays, saying, “We had a great turnout of people. We expect that our visitors will find this to be a quality event, one that has been part of northwest Ohio holidays for almost 50 years.

Those who have visited the display in the past will recognize their favorites, and all will enjoy the addi-tions to the display. Moan explains that an “interac-tive zone” has been added. Children (and their adult helpers) are able to enjoy several hands-on activi-ties, including writing letters to Santa, coloring Christmas pictures, and decorating ornaments. There is a small Christmas train and a photo booth for candid fun shots, perhaps of the older siblings who accompany the youngest Christmas lovers. There are also two WII stations. There is a small charge for these activities, organized through a punch card sys-tem ($5 for a card with 5 punches, $10 for a card with 12 punches).

Santa is on hand to hear Christmas wishes, and par-

ents or grandparents can buy memento photographs of their little one’s chat on Santa’s lap. Prices range from $10 for a 5 x 7 photo to $20 for two 5 x 7 photos and 8 wallets.

The indoor display of snow-covered houses, ani-mals, fairy tale scenes, and Christmas carolers isn’t really cold, but guests will appreciate the coffee shop offerings and the brownies, muffins, and cookies for sale. And, just in case one gets a guilty conscience for overindulging, there is a ProMedica exhibit with T.C. Hops Frog that pro-vides a Christmas tree dis-play of nice food options

and a tree of naughty food options.

Moan credits sev-eral sponsors with help-ing bring the exhibit to Sylvania, including Toledo Children’s Hospital, Shorty’s, KidzWatch, First Merit Bank, Kingston Care, WTOL TV 11, Learning Express, Star 105.5, OM, and Illuminate Design.

The exhibit is open through Dec. 30. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Prices are $5 for adults, $3 for children, $2.00 for seniors over 65, and children under 2 are free.

The Children’s Wonderland lives on

The little drummer boy “plays” in this Nativity dis-play.

Carolers’ lips really move as they “sing.”

Kids can ride the special North Pole train.

Pilgrim Church, located at 1375 Sylvania Avenue in Toledo, will begin a “Yeshiva” school where the one and only subject and aspiration is to focus in on, study, meditate, debate, and gain greater depth concerning the gift of Holy Scripture.

This wonderful oppor-

tunity to “flesh out” each and every meaning of scripture will begin on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. The school will meet every Thursday and stu-dents may choose between two time slots: 10:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. Students should bring at least one of their bibles and any and

all questions they have.There is no cost for this

class but pre-registration is asked by calling the Pilgrim Office at 419-478-6012 and indicating your desire to reserve a seat in Pastor Larry Cameron’s “Yeshiva” School begin-ning Thursday Jan. 6, 2011.

Yeshiva School at Pilgrim Church

St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Oregon, OH, was the setting for the wedding of Courtney Margaret Bennett and Nicholas Edward Ramos on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. An evening reception honoring the daughter of Denise and Ray Bennett of Sylvania and the son of Susan and Ed Ramos of Bowling Green was held at Central Park West.

Krysta Bennett was maid of honor for her sister and bridesmaids were Stephanie Batsakes, Shanna Crabtree and Lauren Dentscheff.

Performing the duties of best man for his brother was Chris Ramos and groomsmen were Justin Bennett, brother of the bride, Brian Moff and Richard Eckel.

Courtney graduated from Northview High School and Ohio University. Nick is a graduate of Bowling Green High School and Owens Community College.

Courtney and Nick, along with their dog, Gus, reside in Decatur, IN, where Nick is employed as a Agronomy Sales Specialist with Harvest Land Co-op.

Bennett Ramos wedding

Lourdes College and the Toledo Diocesan Catholic Schools have partnered to make it more afford-able for full time teach-ers in the Catholic schools to pursue the Ohio P-12 Reading Endorsement.

Lourdes College Catholic Educator Scholarship will grant $1,650 to all qualifying teachers in any Toledo Diocesan Catholic School. Coupled with additional educator support funding

from the Toledo Diocesan Catholic Schools, teach-ers will realize a 32% reduction in tuition.

The P-12 Reading Endorsement Certificate Program is designed for teachers wishing to enhance their knowl-edge and capabilities in teaching reading both in the classroom and in resource settings. Students who successfully com-plete the certificate and pass the Introduction to

the Teaching of Reading Praxis II Specialty Test will be eligible to receive the P-12 Ohio Reading Endorsement.

For more informa-tion about the Catholic Educator Scholarship and the P-12 Reading Endorsement Certificate Program at Lourdes College, please contact Keith Ramsdell, Director of Graduate Admissions, at 419-517-8881 or email [email protected].

Lourdes and Toledo Diocesan Catholic Schools partner to offer teachers 32% tuition reduction for P-12 Reading Endorsement Certificate Program

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