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St. Francis captures
school’s first state
hockey championship
Members of the St. Francis Knights hockey team Declaration of Independence or
reach towards their trophy after winning the school’s Harry Potter Books. He drew
first state hockey championship.
By Scott Grau
Herald Writer Knights (34-4-1) made songs (more cheers and squeals
it into the championship there!). He told the group, “Then
cOLUMBUS- The St.
Francis Knights captured
their
hockey
first-ever state
championship
winning 2-1 in overtime
over perennial power
Lakewood St. Edward
on Mar.13 at Nationwide
arena in columbus.
The Knights battled
the Eagles to a 1-1 tie
through three physical
periods of regulation play
before freshman Matt
Opblinger’s flip shot from
the left side of the net
with 3:52 remaining in the
sudden-death overtime
period ricocheted off of
Eagle goalie Jonathon
Lacoste’s stick, flipped
into the air over his
shoulder and dropped
behind his back into the
net giving St. Francis the
win.
The hard-fought victory
over St. Edward was the
fifth and biggest of the
season for the Knights.
The four previous
meetings between the two
teams during early season
holiday tournaments in
November and December
resulted in close wins for
St. Francis but none with
as much at stake.
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Power of the Pen
By Christine A. Holliday the pen. You know that somebody
Herald Writer had an idea, put it into words and
onto paper to share with others.
There were no cleats or bats You know how important that
or hockey pucks at Lourdes is!”
College on Tuesday, March 8, but The format of the competition
there was plenty of competition is simple. Students, identified
with trophies and bragging only by numbers, write responses
rights as prizes. The athletes to prompts formulated by the
were students competing in the state office of the Power of the
Regional competition of the Pen. Each grade level responds
Power of the Pen. Representing to three prompts and the prompts Members of the 7th and 8th grade teams from Timberstone
33 schools in 11 counties, more are different for both grade levels. Junior High School celebrate their victory. Team members
(grades in parentheses) pictured left to right are: standing:
than 200 seventh and eighth (example prompts: “Monsters
grade writers came to write in don’t really hide under beds. Michael Burchfield (8), Rebecca Hamman(7), Noelle Gaither
what local chairperson Anna- Show how they may hide behind (8), Sevil Clifford (8), Emily Lu (8), Mary Wurster (8) and
Marie Adamson calls the “Super smiles.” “What did you learn in Katherine Ellis (7). Kneeling: Jessica Clark (8), Sara Young
Bowl of writing.” school today?”) The students (7), Zara Ali (7), Mackenzie Glass (7) and Nikita Naveen (7).
“This is a wonderful have 40 minutes to answer each and makes me happy.” teammates respect me for what I
opportunity for good writers prompt, knowing the judges are The Timberstone coach, do with Power of the Pen. Right
to show off their skills,” she looking for creativity, realistic Sarah Marshall, Timberstone before competition, I get myself
explained. “They’ve performed dialogue, plot and character sixth grade English teacher, had ‘psyched up’ or get ‘into the
well at the District level, and are development in their writings. reason to be happy even before zone.’ I find myself thinking in
hoping to go on to the State level. The judges (teachers and Tuesday’s competition. Her metaphors, and reading more, if I
They are the best of the best!” Power of the Pen coaches) teams of seventh and eighth have time. I pray to get ready for
The program, in its 25th year, read and judge small groups of graders each placed in the Top competition. I like to write stories
was the brainchild of the current writing samples. They award 15 at the District competition in about music; maybe when I grow
executive director, Dr. Lorraine quality points for each piece of February and were also named up I will write music and lyrics.”
B. Merrill. She started what was writing and rank them from best Top Overall Teams at that meet. The competition ended with
first called Olympics of the Pen, to worst in each group. Judges are At Lourdes, the seventh and the awarding of certificates and
with the idea of recognizing encouraged to write comments eighth grade teams each placed trophies. Sylvania schools and
the skills and abilities of good for each entry, pointing out second, and the Timberstone students were well represented
student writers, much as student strengths and weaknesses of teams were named Top Overall on the stage during the awards
athletes are acknowledged. the writing. Staffers collect and Teams. Ms. Marshall had a good presentation.
Through the years, she has sized trophy to take back to the Seventh Grade Individual:
tabulate the ballots and winners Ellen Buerk, St. Joseph – 1st place
obtained funding support from are named. school as proof of their victory. Alexandra Grana, McCord Jr. High – 5th place
major foundations an this year Several Sylvania students McCord Junior High Katherine Ellis, Timberstone Jr. High – 10th
the Power of the Pen activities participated in this year’s School was also represented place
were underwritten by ProMedica. by several students, including Nikita Naveen, Timberstone Jr. High – 11th
competition. Timberstone Junior place
The program is currently Ohio’s High School eighth grader Parker Stevens, who found the
largest educational enhancement Michael Burchfield enjoys competition “an opportunity to Eighth Grade Individual:
program and operates only in writing, especially personal show your creativity.” Emily Lu, Timberstone Jr. High – 2nd place
Ohio. Team Coach Julie Kern, also Claire Goecke, McCord Jr. High – 9th place
narratives, and says he thinks Geeta Rao, McCord Jr. High – 10th place
Lourdes College President about pursuing a writing career. a sixth grade English teacher, Brianna McGlone, Arbor Hills Jr. High – 15th
Dr. Robert Helmer welcomed Teammates Mackenzie Glass pointed to Arbor Hills team place
participants at the start of the and Nikita Naveen, both seventh member Josh Pawelczyk as the
program. He asked the students graders, were happy to be part of perfect example of a Power of Seventh Grade Team:
how many of them had ever the team. Mackenzie appreciates the Pen success story. “He is a Timberstone Jr. High – Coach: Sarah Marshall
– 2nd place
Photo by ImpactactionPhotos.com NLL wrestling champion and is
seen hieroglyphics, read the that the competition and practice
leading up to the tournaments a member of a Christian band. Eighth Grade Team:
He is a busy kid but he loves the McCord Jr. High – Coach: Julie Kern – 1st
“makes us better writers,” and place
cheers and applause when he Nikita says she enjoys having “a opportunity to be creative.” Timberstone Jr. High – Coach: Sarah Marshall
asked how many had listened place to do what we do best— Josh admits that he loves the – 2nd place
The top-ranked to Taylor Swift or Justin Bieber writing.” Sara Young, also a writing. “My parents wanted
Timberstone seventh grader, likes me to do it, and I find that it Sweepstakes Team Results: st
Timberstone Jr. High – 1 place
takes a bit more preparation
being challenged. “It’s fun to find
than wrestling does. I think my
McCord Jr. High – 3rd place
you already know the power of something to do that is interesting
game by defeating Powell
Olentangy Liberty 9-4 in
the first semi-final game
played on Saturday. The
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third-ranked Lakewood By Christine A. Holliday to the unborn baby. She was offer alternatives to abortion raise funds to benefit the Center.
St. Edward (25-15- Herald Writer advised to abort the pregnancy through a variety of services, Master of ceremonies Jerry
4) Eagles needed four but did not, and, after a difficult including free pregnancy tests anderson put on his auctioneer’s
overtime periods to TOLEDO- The Pregnancy pregnancy, gave birth to the and pregnancy verification and hat to solicit bids for the
dispose of sixth-ranked center of Greater of Toledo baby who would grow up to win ultrasound confirmation of jerseys and was successful
Gilmore Academy 3-2 in was founded 27 years ago to the heisman Trophy. pregnancy. There are education in encouraging bids totalling
offer services to women facing Mrs. Tebow encouraged and incentive programs for several thousand dollars.
the second contest. unplanned pregnancies. Their those present to notice the “God pregnant or parenting families, Local pianist and composer
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minutes into the second “Sweet Endings” was the She explained how her year and is funded entirely by was half-finished, an effort that
period when St. Edward theme for the evening that family’s mission work at an donations from individuals, kept the audience wondering
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tied it up. From that end of the program. Before been their own personal “God businesses and churches.
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a deadlocked defensive served, guests heard from several work and donations of people Samantha Deem, who spoke the evening was sweet- a large
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Page 2 THE SYLVANIA HERALD
Musicians of the week
Senior violinist Brynn
Runion is the Northview
musician of the week.
Brynn is a violinist in
the Northview Chamber
Orchestra. She is also a
member of the Toledo
Youth Orchestra. In
addition to her musical
activities, Brynn is active
in the drama department
and has extensive
Senior Kayla Keisser
is the Northview High
School Musician of the
Week. Kayla is a member
of the A Cappella Choir,
where she serves as the
soprano II section leader.
Kayla has also been
involved in the Northview
Women’s Chorus and
Symphonic Choir and has
Senior Ted Garey is the
Northview High School
Musician of the Week. Ted was
co-recipient of the 8 to 5 award,
which is given to the outstanding
leader for the 2010 edition of
the Wildcat Marching Band.
Having studied privately for a
number of years, Ted plays the
French horn, the piano and sings
tenor. Ted has performed with
the All-Ohio State Fair Band
for the past three years. He has
also been a member of the Ohio
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Donation drive success
at Sylvania First
experience working
behind the scenes on
Northview dramatic and
musical productions. After
graduation, Brynn plans to
study medical technology
with a minor in Latin at
Kent State University.
Brynn is a private student
of Penny Thomson-Kruse
Photo submitted and the daughter of Greg
Runion and Lisa Runion.
studied voice privately
for seven years. Kayla
is an active member of
Northview’s Dance Team,
Northview Theatre, the
Art Club and the National
Honor Society. She is
planning to attend Capital
University. Kayla is
the daughter of Melissa
Keisser.
Keisser
Orchestra, Northview Jazz Photos submitted
Band and has been a member
of the pit orchestra for the Pictured here are volunteers Larry Wilson, Kitty Ducy, Margaret Currie and
musical for three years. Ted Julie Carter packing donations into boxes to send to the Friendly Center.
sings Tenor I in the Northview
A Cappella Choir and Tenor II SYLVANIA- Sylvania Up and Send Us Out.” including a food pantry,
in the Harmony Road Show. First United Methodist The youth group a clothing store and after
Ted’s positive attitude and Church, 7000 Erie Street, collected the boxes of school programs for
strong leadership ability have donated 175 boxes of supplies and loaded them children in kindergarten
definitely been an asset to the
music programs at Northview.
food, clothes, books, into a truck. More than 20 though eighth grade.
Ted is an excellent student as toys and art supplies volunteers repacked the For more information
Garey indicated by his membership to Friendly Center in boxes before delivering on Sylvania First’s
Music Education Association in the National Honor Society. North Toledo. The them to the Friendly mission and outreach
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duction was sponsored by the nonprofit tutoring, writing and one on March 27 at the Fran- people of all ages interested she would enjoy having to share about Toledo’s
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their writing skills and helps This rare opportunity is in- are graduating from very much like to talk the historical society at
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decline for funding for the arts cited about writing. She is co- than 60 years of life lessons American schools with an to. Louis Bromfield and sylvaniahistory@gmail.
it is heartfelt that in Northwest author of the New York Times by renowned artist and educa- extremely loose grasp on Rose Wilder Lane were com or 419-318-9632.
Ohio we have such creative bestselling book “Teachers tor, Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak,
dance talent. Have it Easy; The Big Sacrific- OSF.
ATTENTION VOTERS IN
Women’s Initiative Spring es and Small Salaries of Amer- The series is funded by THE SYLVANIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Event ica’s Teachers.” Using the Lourdes benefactor George
The Women’s Initiative book as an inspiration Ninive and Vicky Brymer. A recep- BE PREPARED TO VOTE IN THE MAY 3, 2011 SPECIAL ELECTION.
Spring Event is always special. is producing a film with Dave tion will follow the lecture and
TO VOTE, YOU MUST BE PROPERLY REGISTERED. APRIL 4, 2011 IS THE DEADLINE FOR RESIDENTS
OF THE SYLVANIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REGISTER FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION.
Networking, connecting with Eggers called “Come Back Mr. RSVP’s are urged by March ON APRIL 4, 2011, OUR OFFICE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 9:00 P.M.
friends and hearing an inspi- Dearman” which will illumi- 18. Please call 419-517-8940.
rational speaker is paramount nate issues around our nation’s Please send all information
ELIGIBILITY–You are qualified to register to vote in Ohio if you meet all of the following requirements:
1. You are a citizen of the United States.
and this year will be no differ- effective teachers. to Pat Nowak, Sylvania Her- 2. You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the election.
ent. The keynote speaker will She has served on numer- ald, 5700 Monroe St., Suite 3. You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which
be Ninive Calegari, a philan- ous boards and received many 406, Sylvania 43560, or e-mail 4.
you want to vote.
You are not incarcerated (in jail or prison) for a felony conviction.
thropist, educator, innovator accolades. She lives in San to nowakp112946@aol.com. 5. You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court.
and advocate. She will speak Francisco with her husband Please make sure to send infor- 6. You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violations of election laws.
on Apr. 6. and two children. Make plans mation in time for publication
She is a veteran teacher
TO REQUEST A REGISTRATION FORM CALL 419-213-2070, OR THEY ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE
to attend this wonderful event deadlines. LOCATIONS: ▪ Job and Family Services

Northview and Southview bring

▪ All area Public and Parochial High Schools
▪ Board of Education Administration Buildings
▪ Motor Vehicle Licensing Agencies
▪ Municipal Administration Buildings or Village Halls
▪ All Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries

hot jazz on a cold night

▪ The University of Toledo Student Union
▪ Lucas County Board of Elections office located in Downtown Toledo:
1 Government Center, Suite 300, Toledo, OH 43604
(Driver’s License or State ID Card is required for admittance to the Government Center)

IF YOU ARE PROPERLY REGISTERED TO VOTE IN OHIO, YOU MAY VOTE EARLY, OR BY ABSENTEE
BALLOT FOR ANY REASON. PLEASE NOTE: NO EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTING IS PERMITTED AT OUR
OFFICE LOCATED IN THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.

IN PERSON EARLY VOTING MAY ONLY BE DONE AT: 1302 WASHINGTON STREET (corner of 13th St.)
BEGINNING MARCH 29, 2011, THE HOURS OF IN PERSON VOTING ARE:
Mondays - Fridays · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
CLOSING AT NOON – April 22, 2011, IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY
Saturday, April 30, 2011· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Monday, May 2, 2011· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ABSENTEE BALLOT – ANY PROPERLY REGISTERED VOTER MAY REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
FOR ANY REASON. TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE
AT (419) 213-2070, OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE AND DOWNLOAD THE ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION:
www.lucascountyvotes.org.

DEADLINE – YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT TO BE MAILED MUST BE RECEIVED AT
THE LUCAS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS BY 12:00 NOON, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: In order for your absentee ballot to be counted, you may hand deliver your
absentee ballot to the Early Voting Center prior to election day, or to our office by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
If mailed, the return envelope must be postmarked by the day before the election and received by the Board
of Elections before the eleventh day after the election.
Photos submitted COMPLETE, SIGN AND MAIL THE APPLICATION TODAY! YOUR BALLOT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU.

Southview jazz band musicians get into the music as they entertain the audience
during their portion of the combined concert with Northview. APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT Mail to:
By Caitlin Willard schools’ jazz programs. “While we would have I am a qualified elector and I am entitled to vote the Special
Election ballot for the Sylvania City School District to be held
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
1 Government Ctr. Ste. 300
SYLVANIA- While rivals Led by directors Eugene liked to have had the festival, on May 3, 2011. Toledo, OH 43604-2250
on the playing field, when Bohland and Staci Stroud, this performance was a great
Sylvania’s two high schools the enthusiastic musicians chance for both schools to Date of Birth .
come together, they make entertained a capacity audi- showcase the pieces we’ve (Name)
some sweet music. On Feb. ence with a variety of jazz been working on,” North-
23, Northview High School pieces such as “Birdland,” “A view senior percussionist (Registration Address)
held a combined concert Little Minor Blues,” “Lame Drew Willard said.
with Southview High School Duck,” and “You and Me.” The Northview Bands are (City, State, Zip)

in place of their annual jazz
festival. Due to the ongoing
construction Northview’s
theatre and music wing,
the exchange concert was
held at Timberstone Junior
High School featuring both
The Funk genre was well
represented by selections
such as “Pick Up the Pieces”
and “Play That Funky Mu-
sic.” The students seemed to
enjoy the evening as much as
the audience.
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YOU MUST MAKE A SEPARATE REQUEST FOR EACH ELECTION.
Patrick Kriner, Chairman Linda R. Howe, Director Jeremy Demagall, Deputy Director
Web Site: www.lucascountyvotes.org

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NOTICE TO ALL VOTERS – RC 3503.28 (A) (1) (6)
Voters must bring identification to the polls in order to verify identity. Identification may include a current and valid
photo identification, a military identification , or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check,
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The keyboard, bass, and guitar players kept the beat going during their election falsification and by casting a provisional ballot.
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Page 4 THE SYLVANIA HERALD
Benefit for “mystery boy”
A benefit will be held for
David Cody Espinoza on March
20 from 2-7:00 p.m. at Speedway
Bar and Grill, 5625 Benore
Road.
Espinoza, 27, has a unique
disease called polymyositis.
Doctors call him “the mystery
boy” because men are not usually
diagnosed with this disease. It is
also uncommon for someone his
age who was also a competitive
athlete to have the disease.
There is no known cause for
the disease. It is an autoimmune
disease that attacks muscles,
specifically the lung and
heart. The disease has already
progressed to Espinoza’s lungs
and he now requires 24 hours of
oxygen supplementation.
Espinoza was a competitive
athlete during his days at Whitmer
High School. He competed in
wrestling, cross country and
track. He was a three-time Great
Lakes League champion in track,
in the one mile race his junior
and senior year and in the two
InnerViews
The Week Ahead: March 20 through March
26, 2011
Aries (March 21-Apr. 19)
Things are piling up at work, and you’re feeling
like you don’t have any time for your family or
yourself. If you can just plow through stuff this
week, you will find that things will take a better
course. Work will run smoother and home will
be a haven of peace.
Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)
Health issues have been bothering you and
you are finally getting to the root of the cause. If
you go to the doctor, make sure you ask lots of
questions. This goes for health and emotional
levels. Your energy may be low so exercise and
diet need to be evaluated.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Things may be pulling at you this week and that
means you may be having a tug-of-war with
your emotions. One minute you feel one way
and the next minute you feel another. Stop over-
thinking things. Close your eyes and meditate.
Ask questions and bring the answers in.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Honesty has always been important to you
but lately you’ve been telling little white lies.
You may be making excuses to make them
alright because you are protecting someone.
Remember, it’s still not right. It’s best to be
straight with people if you want them to do that
with you.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
A move may be on the horizon and you may be
thinking a lot about that this week. Also, spend
some time regrouping for forward movement
with your career. This is a great week for
making plans so don’t let your mind wander if
you want to manifest your dreams.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep.22)
This is a great week to spend some time with
loved ones and friends. Your sense of humor
is at an all time high and you will be radiant at
work. Everything seems to be working for you
this week. Stay in the vibration and don’t expect
negativity to return.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22)
This week is important for getting things
together for an upcoming trip. Whether it’s
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6517 Brint Rd., Sylvania 419.882.6488
Handicapped Accessible
Informal Worship 8:30 am
Traditional Worship 10:30 am
Sun. School 9:30 am (Sept.-May)
Wed. Bible Study 10:00 am
Paul R. Schmidlin, Pastor
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there is room enough for different beliefs.
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FOR THE RECORD
mile race his junior year. He was
also the league cross country Lunch and learn at TOPS
champion during his junior year. SYLVANIA- Olander Park
He was diagnosed with will be hosting a lunch and
polymyositis in August of 2009 learn event titled “Travel Back
when he was 25. His spirit Two Centuries to 1811” at the
remains strong as he lives with Gorman Nature Education
the disease and his attitude and
courage have been an inspiration Center on March 19 at noon.
to those around him. Historian Fred Folger will share
He continues to work part-time facts and snaps that connect
at Home Depot but his insurance Ohio’s past and present.
is not enough to cover his medical A $6 lunch is optional and
bills and medication expenses. reservations are required. Call
Organizers of the benefit hope to 419-882-8313 ext. 30 or email
raise money to ease his financial sgratop@olanderpark.com to
burden as he fights to slow the make a reservation.
progression of his disease.
The benefit will feature an
authentic Italian spaghetti dinner. Sylvania Youth Conservation
Tickets are $10 for adults and Corp accepting applications
$5 for children under 10. In SYLVANIA- The Sylvania
addition, many local businesses Youth Conservation Corp is
have donated items for a raffle now taking job applications
and there will be live music from from junior high students in
Derringer and Breaking Ground. the Sylvania community for
Any monetary gifts can also be this year’s program. The dates
made to the David Cody Espinoza this year are June 21 through
Benefit at any Fifth Third Bank.
July 14. Work project hours are
by Kimmie Rose 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday
finding your passport or gathering paperwork, of each week. The learn and
it’s important to get your plans together. Busy earn summer sessions include
times are just around the corner so take some
time now to get plenty of rest.
working in Sylvania parks and
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) other public lands. A small
You’re feeling better this week. A lot of stipend is paid each week for
emotional things that have been bringing you this five week program.
Applications are available
down are lifting. Now that you are allowing
your feelings to come to the surface, you are
starting to work through them. What may have at Sylvania junior high schools
bothered you before can now be seen im a and the Parks & Forestry office
humorous way.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Go, go, go might be your philosophy this week
but you will be much better off if you slow it
down. If you’re not taking it easy, you might end
up feeling scattered and unable to bring things Use/possession of drug para-
together. So, this week you need to make a list phernalia: On Feb.28, at the 6300
and meditate. block of Monroe Street, a 15 year
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) old suspect was found to have a
Financial matters are clear and you are really small pipe with residue inside in
starting to manifest like crazy. Everything you
want is right in front of you. Make sure you sort his possession.
through things when making decisions for your Arrest: On Feb. 28, at the 1600
highest good. Know what it is that you want and block of Spielbusch Avenue, Mi-
also what you don’t want. chael Bragg, 34, was transferred to
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Sylvania Police from Toledo Po-
This week you’ll be having talks with people lice custody on an active warrant
you care about, but it’s also important to take
some time for yourself. Use discernment as for seatbelt and expired plates.
you try to figure out what is good for you in your Drive under influence: On Feb.
life. Remember, seek to understand others and 28, at the 5100 block of S. Main
speak the truth from your heart. Street, William W. Wolfe, 63, was
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) stopped for traffic violations and
This is one of those weeks were you just want found to be OVI. He had a chemi-
to stay in bed. Force yourself to get up and
get moving. The slower you go the heavier
cal breath test result of .271 BAC.
things feel. It’s important to put yourself in Lost property: On March 1, at
manifestation mode by getting things in order. the 6600 block of Maplewood, a
Organization this week is essential. woman reported losing her driv-
er’s license. A report was made for
Kimmie Rose is a professional intuitive, documentation.
vibrational astrologer, author, public speaker Arrest: On March 1, at the
and radio and television host on CBS Radio and
Telos Television Networks. She is available for 6700 block of Monroe Street,
personal readings, classes and seminars. For Brooke Helen Carroll, 27, was
more information, please call her office, Lite the found to have an active warrant
Way, at 734-854-1514 or visit her website, www. out of Maumee Municipal Court
kimmierose.com. during a meeting at the probation
at www.phoenixtoledo.org or call 419.720.4500.
1505 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone 419.720.4500
3055 W. Alexis Rd.
Neighborhood Study Labs
1100 McCord Rd. 1020 Varland Ave.
www.phoenixtoledo.org
(diSciPlES of chriSt)
Church Office 882-3313
Dr. Joseph Hara - Pastor
5271 Alexis at Silvertown
Family Learning Hour 9:30 am
Morning Worship 10:30 am
7000 Erie Street
across from
Plummer Pool
419-882-2205
Service Times: 8:30am, 9:45am, and 11:00am
Sunday School: 9:45am, 11:00am
www.sylvaniafirst.org
Pastor Larry Clark
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
5240 Talmadge 473-1187
A Christ Centered Parish Family • JOIN US!
8:00 am • Holy Echarist
9:15 am Christian Ed.
10:30 am • Holy Eucharist & Healing
smechurch.org
Barrier Free
Joseph Keblesh Jr. • Rector
Upcoming Events
at 8425 Sylvania Metamora
Road. Deadline for applications
will be May 1.
If you would like further
information please call the
Sylvania Youth Conservation
Corps Office at (419) 885-
8992.
Spring festival craft show
TOLEDO- Spring is in
bloom and so is the annual
Spring Festival of Crafts
show sponsored by the juried
members of The Toledo
Craftsman’s Guild. The craft
show will be celebrating its
second year at the Stranahan
Great Hall on Heatherdowns
Blvd. in Toledo on March 19-
20.
This show is where you
can purchase handcrafted
spring items for decorating
and for Easter, Mother’s Day,
graduations and weddings.
The Great Hall will be filled
with quality hand-crafted items
and there will be something
for everyone. Members of the
Toledo Craftsman Guild will
fill special orders.
Show dates are March 19
from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and
March 20 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00
p.m.
Police Reports
department in Sylvania Municipal
Court. The warrant is for failure to
appear in an OVI case. The suspect
was issued a summons.
Arrest: On March 1, at the 700
block of Adams Street, Daniel W.
Phillips, 19, was found to have a
warrant for contempt (failure to
appear for jail) with an original
charge of aggravated trespass
while at Lucas County Common
Pleas Court. He was transported to
Lucas County Jail.
Arrest: On March 1, at the 5400
block of Schultz Drive, Thomas
A. Andrews, 39, was located by
the Lucas County Sheriff’s De-
partment and taken into custody
on warrants for probation viola-
tions, contempt of court, passing
bad checks, petty theft and unau-
thorized use of property. He was
booked into Lucas County Jail.
Criminal damaging: On March
1, at the 4400 block of Tamworth
Road, unknown suspect(s) dam-
aged a sidewalk and retaining wall
with spray paint graffiti.
Found property: On March 1,
at Sylvania Avenue and McCord
Road, a person found an Ohio li-
cense plate. The owner was con-
tacted.
Use/possession of drug para-
phernalia: On March 1, at the 5500
block of Alexis Road, Michael
W. Szmania, 21, was stopped for
a traffic violation and found to be
in possession of a glass pipe with
marijuana residue.
Criminal damaging: On March
1, at the 4900 block of Weldwood
Lane, someone reported find-
ing a shattered window, damaged
upstairs bedroom window and a
ripped screen window.
Arrest: On March 1, at the
7900 block of Central Avenue, Jef-
fery W. Barker, 33, was involved
in a disturbance and Sylvania
Township Police responded. He
was found to have a warrant for
DWI and was transported to Lucas
County Jail.
Telecommunications harass-
ment: On March 2, at the 5600
block of Clearview Drive, a victim
stated a suspect left multiple ha-
rassing messages that threatened
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Silent
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March 19
5-7 p.m.
Grace Church
3700 Dorr Street
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at the door
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Web conference for Ohio
caregivers
The non-profit National
Private Duty Association
(NPDA), along with the Ohio
Chapter, announced it will
host a consumer education
web conference entitled Hiring
Home Care Workers: Avoiding
Tax and Legal Risks on March
30 at 8:00 p.m. The live and
interactive program is free of
charge to participants.
The web conference topics
include understanding home
care provider hiring guidelines,
tax and legal issues, identifying
risks and independent contractor
issues.
Pre-registration for the event
is required. Sign up by visiting
the registration link at www.
privatedutyhomecare.org.
Composer contest
TOLEDO- The University
of Toledo and Craig’s Pianos
& Keyboards are hosting their
annual composer contest. This
year, amateur musicians will
also be allowed to compete.
Entries for the 23rd Annual
Contest for Student or
Amateur Composers must be
original instrumental chamber
music at least five minutes
in length, easy to medium in
harm towards the victim.
Assault: On March 1, at the
4200 block of Stratford Court, a
victim stated a suspect started a
verbal argument which escalated
into physical assault when the
suspect tackled the victim and hit
him. The victim provided a written
statement and was referred to the
Sylvania Prosecutor’s Office.
Arrest: On March 2, at the
5300 Harroun Road, William E.
Dusseau, 43, was served on war-
rants for petty theft. He was given
a summons and released to Perrys-
burg Township.
Theft: On March 2, at the 6600
block of Maplewood Avenue, a
victim stated unknown person(s)
took a vehicle registration sticker
from her vehicle.
Agency assist: On March 3, at
the 4800 block of Wickford Green
Drive, Sylvania Police assisted a
Lucas County detective in serving
a warrant.
Lost property: On March 3, at
the 6600 block of Maplewood Av-
enue, a person reported a license
plate fell off a vehicle at an un-
known location.
Domestic violence: On March
3, at the 5300 block of W. Alexis
Road, a victim was in a verbal ar-
gument with Ashley R. Sass, 22,
which escalated into a physical
altercation when she threw several
items at the victim and scratched
him on his chest.
Arrest: On March 4, at the
5300 block of Alexis Road, Jeffrey
S. Rutledge, 22, came into contact
with police investigating domestic
violence. He was found to have a
warrant for expired O.L. He was
issued a summons and released.
Assault: On March 4, at the
6600 block of Brint Road, an as-
sault with apparent minor injury
occurred.
Disorderly conduct, obstruct-
ing official business, assault, resist
arrest: On March 4, at the 6600
block of Brint Road, Ciara S.
Hixson, 19, while underage and
highly intoxicated did knowingly
cause annoyance by screaming at
officers and other persons while
standing in the hallway of the list-
ed location.The suspect delayed
the performance of officers’ duties
trying to investigate an assault.
After being arrested, the suspect
refused to cooperate and started
kicking officers, striking one on
Arrest: On March 4, at the
6700 block of Monroe Street, Ste-
ven N. Marecie, 33, was picked up
by Sylvania Township Police and
found to have a warrant for do-
mestic violence failure to appear
for sentencing. He was booked at
Lucas County Jail.
Found property: On March 4,
at the 5800 block of Summer Place
Drive, a person reported finding an
automatic riding lawn mower.
Under 21 .02-.079 BAC, un-
der 21 order, pay, drink beer: On
March 5, at the 5700 block of
Monroe Street, Sheldon A. Chat-
man, 19, was stopped for traffic
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more information or to send
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Natural health lecture series
TOLEDO- In the second
meeting of an educational
series, David Muck, DC,
NMD, of Toledo Center for
Natural Health located at
7430 W. Central Avenue,
suite C, in the Quarry Side
Shoppes shared information
about Thyroid, Functions/
Malfunctions and Finding
Optimal Nutritional Support.
Next in the series will
be Digestion. Examples
of testing for nutritional
supplements, to optimize
digestive health and general
health, will be provided.
The event will be March
25 from 7-8:30 p.m. Healthy
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month at 7 p.m. Call 419-
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violations and subsequent inves-
tigation resulted in his arrest for
operating a vehicle after underage
consumption. Markeith E. Doug-
las, 18, Derjuan T. Elston, 19, and
a 17 year old suspect were pas-
sengers in the vehicle and found to
be under the influence of alcohol
while underage.
Arrest: On March 5, at the 4800
block of Wickford Drive, Kather-
ine A. Deye, 21, was found to have
a warrant for an underage person
case. She was issued a summons.
Assault: On March 5, at the
4900 block of S. Main Street, a
suspect knowingly caused harm to
victims.
Drive under influence, posses-
sion of a controlled substance, use/
possession of drug paraphernalia:
On March 6, at the 3700 block of
King Road, Charles Gale Pelland,
32, was stopped for a traffic vio-
lation and found to be OVI with a
chemical breath test result of .113
BAC. He was also found to have
a baggie of marijuana and a pipe
with marijuana residue in his pos-
session.
Criminal Mischief: On March
6, at the 6600 block of Maplewood
Avenue, unknown suspect(s) threw
an egg at the victim’s front door.
Arrest: On March 6, at the
1600 block of Spielbusch, Quentin
M. Snow-Veley, 23, was arrested
by the Toledo Police Department
on a warrant for contempt of court,
transferred to Sylvania custody
and booked at Lucas County Jail.
Arrest: On March 7, at the 5200
block of Harroun Road, Katelynn
J. Barnier, 19, was stopped for a
traffic violation and found to have
a warrant for seatbelt. She was is-
sued a summons and released.
Drive under influence: On
March 7, at the 5100 block of S.
Main Street, Charles Joseph Pow-
ers, 40, was stopped for a traffic
violation and found to be OVI
with a chemical breath test result
of .251 BAC.
Theft, criminal damaging: On
March 7, at the 4800 block of
Wickford Drive, a victims vehicle
window was broken and a car
stereo, welding helmet, Playsta-
tion 3, sound bar and three pairs
of shoes were taken by unknown
suspect(s).
Arrest: On March 7, at the
1600 block of Spielbusch, Jeremy
D. Fisher, 18, was found to have
an outstanding warrant for failure
to appear and was booked into Lu-
cas County Jail.
Possession of controlled sub-
stance: On March 7, at the 6700
block of Monroe Street, Daniel
Paul Kalell, 18, was found tres-
passing and was found to be in
possession of a baggie with two
roaches of marijuana.
Breaking and entering, receiv-
ing stolen property: On March 7, at
the 5600 block of Monroe Street,
Christopher Morgan Fite, 31,
broke into a locked storage area
and took miscellaneous toy train
items without permission. He was
booked into Lucas County Jail.
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Central Catholic students’ work Cakes N’ Shakes ribbon cutting a success

displayed at TMA
TOLEDO- Twenty-six
juniors and seniors from the
International Baccalaureate
(IB) English classes at Central
Catholic High School visited the
Toledo Museum of Art on Feb.
23 to unveil their poems and
prose which are part of the Visitor
Voices program. The projects
chosen to be included in Visitor
Voices: Creative Connections
are displayed on labels in the
Museum’s galleries, next to the
works of art that inspired them.
They will be on display through
Apr. 11.
Students from Sylvania with
their works on display include
Joseph Beutel, Kevin Beyersdorf,
Connor Langenderfer, Jason
Mossing and Brian Sherman.
In their projects, the students
explore what they have seen and
the impressions they gathered,
connecting their own creative
expressions to particular works
of art. Central Catholic has been
participating in this program for
six years. This year’s theme is
“Fantastic Flora and Fauna,”
artwork that depicts plants and
animals, especially predators and
monsters. Students were asked
to think about how artists from
different cultural backgrounds
and time periods from all over
the world contribute their unique
visual representations of this
subject matter.
According to CCHS English
teacher Adele Dahlin, this
educational program provides
a perfect opportunity for the
students to put into practice some
of the concepts they study in
their IB English class. They have
been discussing and practicing
analytical and creative writing
and the marriage of visual and
verbal art.
These students have been
given an opportunity to share Photo submitted
their points of view with all The ribbon cutting at Cakes N’ Shakes was a family affair as the building
museum visitors, encouraging
them to see things in different reopened after a fire temporarily displaced it. Pictured left to right cutting the ribbon
ways and perhaps inspiring their are daughter Melissa Wiles, owners Bob and Kathy Valdez, and daughter Paulette
own thoughts and reflections. Gilbert.

Lucas County teens sign sober contracts
Student members of Student Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) collected teens’ signatures
on sober contracts promising to abstain from drugs and alcohol during the prom and graduation
season
TOLEDO- Unison Behav-
ioral Health Group joined forces
with students from Cardinal
Stritch High School to offer “so-
ber contracts” for area teens to
sign during the Junior League
of Toledo’s “Formal-ly Yours”
event on March 5. The sober
contract signing took place in
the food court of the Westfield
Franklin Park Mall. Nearly 100
teens signed contracts during the
event. The students from Cardinal
Stritch High School are members
of Lucas County’s only Students
Against Destructive Decisions
(SADD) chapter.
According to Dr. Larry
Hamme, chief clinical officer
for Unison, a sober contract is a
document that formalizes a teen’s
commitment to stay away from
drugs and alcohol during the
upcoming prom and graduation
season.
“Kids think they are invin-
cible,” Dr. Hamme said. “But all
it takes is one bad decision to de-
stroy a teen’s life.”
The sober contract was de-
veloped by students from SADD,
many of whom were at the West-
field Franklin Park Mall on Sat-
urday to encourage other Lucas
County teens to take the pledge.
Partnership allows Owens students to pursue a
Lourdes 4-year business degree at Owens
Owens Community College
students will soon have the
opportunity to take a portion of
their Lourdes College classes
in pursuit of their Bachelor of
Science Degree in business
without leaving the Toledo-area
campus as the two academic
institutions announce a new
innovative partnership.
The new initiative
represents a unique educational
collaboration between a public
and private institution allowing
Owens Community College
students to obtain bachelor’s
degree-specific course credit
from Lourdes College’s faculty
on the Toledo-area campus.
Lourdes’ bachelor’s degree
courses at Owens will be held
in a College Hall academic
classroom.
 and management. To help make
“Owens Community
College is pleased to further its
longstanding partnership with
Lourdes College and announce
a new joint academic initiative,
which opens new doors to
higher educational opportunities
for students,” Owens
Community College executive
The sober contract sign-
ing was part of Unison’s Spring
Prom and Graduation preven-
tion campaign and is funded by
The Mental Health and Recovery
Services Board of Lucas County.
The prevention campaign, “Live
to Celebrate Another Day,” is
designed to increase awareness
of alcohol and drug use, misuse
and abuse during the 2011 prom
and graduation season. The cam-
paign will target Lucas County
teens and their parents. One third
of alcohol-related traffic fatalities
involving teens occur during the
prom and graduation months of
April through June.
During the course of the cam-
paign, Unison will also involve
parents of Lucas County teens by
making a parent pledge available
as well.
“Parents may not realize it
but research has shown that 65
percent of 10-18 year olds cite
parents as the leading influence
for their abstinence from alcohol
use,” Dr. Hamme said.
Dr. Hamme explained that by
signing the sober contract, Lucas
County parents pledge to do ev-
erything in their power to com-
municate with their children about
the many difficult and potentially
vice president and provost Dr.
Renay Scott said. “Many of
our students have indicated a
desire for an on-site bachelor
degree program at Owens. We
are thrilled to provide Owens
Community College students
the opportunity to take their
first steps toward a bachelor’s
degree at Lourdes College on
the Toledo-area campus.”
Students who enroll in the
bachelor’s degree program
will pursue a majority of
their Lourdes credit hours at
Owens and can choose from
the following business majors:
accounting, accounting and
finance,businessadministration,
health care administration,
human resource management,
integrated business, marketing
earning a Lourdes bachelor’s
degree more affordable,
qualifying students will be
awarded Pathways scholarships
which are renewable merit-
based scholarships providing up
to $2,000 of tuition assistance
per academic year.
“We are thrilled to bring
Photo submitted
destructive decisions they face.
Both teen and parent sober con-
tracts are available to download
by visiting www.unisonbhg.org
and clicking on the “Live to Cel-
ebrate Another Day” link.
A recent survey by the Sub-
stance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAM-
HSA) indicates an average of
13.2 percent of all persons 16 or
older drove under the influence
of alcohol and 4.3 percent of this
age group drove under the influ-
ence of illicit drugs in the past and Sunset Village have
year. Ohio had a high rate of driv-received a high ranking of
ing under the influence of alcohol five stars overall in U.S.
compared to other states and was
in the mid-range of people driv-
ing under the influence of illicit available online at www.
drugs.
Unison’s prevention “Live
to Celebrate Another Day” cam-
paign will launch officially on
April 1, 2011. The prevention
campaign will utilize a combi-
nation of live events, contests
with prizes, traditional and so-
cial media as well as outreach to families in search of a
schools, parent organizations, and nursing home.
religious and community institu-
tions. For more information visit Homes profiles more than
Unison on Facebook at http://
facebook.com/unisonbhg or call
419-693-0631.
this vehicle for pursuing our information
Bachelor of Science degree to Centers for Medicare and
Owens,” Dr. Janet Robinson,
vice president for academic
affairs at Lourdes College said.
“This is a unique partnership
in that it connects a public
institution with a private
institution – but the connection
is really a perfect match. Both
Lourdes and Owens place a
strong emphasis on affordability
and personalized attention. We
have a long history of working
together to ensure student
success, and this is a terrific
continuation of that effort.”
The Lourdes bachelor’s
degree program will launch
at Owens in fall 2011. For
more information visit www.
lourdes.edu/owens or contact
admissions coordinator Stacy
Jenkins at 567-661-2566 or
1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext.
2566. Information will also be
available at the open houses on
March 23 from noon to 2:00
p.m. and Apr. 19 from 2-4:00
p.m. at the College Hall Atrium
at the Owens Toledo-area
campus.
BLISSFIELD– On March the fire.
11, the Blissfield Main Street
important theproject was to
The number of people downtown Blissfield.
Program sponsored a ribbon who came out to support the “It was wonderful to see
cutting for Cakes n’ Shakes Valdez’s was somewhat of the support that Bob and
at its 133 S. Lane Street a surprise to owner Kathy Kathy received today,” he
location. The ribbon cutting Valdez. However, she was said.“They have worked
celebrated the re-opening of quick to stress the reason hard at re-opening Cake
Cakes n’ Shakes after being why she re-opened was n’ Shakes and should be
displaced for the past year because of her customers. applauded for it. Further,
due to a fire. “I was very happy to they should be applauded
The ribbon cutting was see so many people. The for re-storing the historic
attended by more than 50 show of support from elements that have made
people including State the community has been their business a success. I’m
Representative Nancy remarkable throughout this excited for Bob and Kathy,
Jenkins and State Senator whole process. I know that but moreover, I’m excited
Bruce Caswell. Many of both Bob and I are grateful for the whole community as
the attendees were grateful for that support, and we we have finally rebuilt from
for the re-opening as it thank each person for the fire that ravaged our
marked the return of the coming out for our ribbon downtown a year ago.”
soda fountain to downtown cutting. Please know that we Cakes n’ Shakes is open
Blissfield. In addition, many are here for our customers. Monday through Friday
of the attendees were also That’s why we decided to from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
thankful Bob and Kathy re-open,” she said. p.m. They are also opened
Valdez decided to reinvest Main Street manager on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.
in downtown Blissfield after Michael Sessions stated how until 6:00 p.m.
Sunset House and Sunset Village
receive high ranking of 5 stars
TOLEDO– Sunset House Medicaid Services, the highlights 18 homes that
federal agency that sets and received five-star ratings in
enforces quality standards all three categories in which
for all homes enrolled in homes are judged. Honor
News & World Report’s Medicare or Medicaid. Roll nursing homes not
2011 Best Nursing Homes, Homes receive an overall only got five stars overall
rating of one to five stars but achieved a perfect 15
usnews.com/nursinghomes. from the government based stars for four consecutive
The rankings highlight on the number of stars earned quarters.
facilities across the nation
in three other categories: “Choosing a nursing
providing high-quality health inspections, nurse home for your parent or
care and are a worthwhile staffing and quality of care. loved one is incredibly
tool for millions of elderly Vicky Bartlett, Sunset difficult,” Avery Comarow,
Americans and their Retirement Communities’ health rankings editor at
CEO, said, “We’re very U.S. News & World Report
proud of Sunset’s 5 star said. “Homes at the top of
U.S. News’s Best Nursing rating and are honored our rankings have repeatedly
to be recognized for the shown high quality and
15,000 facilities and ranks consistently top-notch level deserve consideration.”
them by state, using data
of care we provide.” Sunset Retirement
and quality ratings from Facilities that ranked Communities is a non-profit
the federal government. highest in Best Nursing retirement community
The rankings are updated Homes 2011 earned overall providing a full continuum
quarterly.
The rankings rely on
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of assistance and care to
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Proposals are received at the
Public Works Manager!s Office of
Sylvania Township, 4927 Holland
Sylvania Road, Sylvania, Ohio
43560, until 10:00 a.m., Tues-
day, April 5, 2011, and opened
immediately thereafter, for the
furnishing of:
“Cemetery Mowing and Trim-
ming as per specifications.”
Point of Contact:
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gwhuffman@sylvaniatownship.com
Phone Number:
419-882-0031, ext. 1503.
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HOME & GARDEN THE SYLVANIA HERALD Page 7

Spring garden time Grass-free landscaping;

Cherry blossoms are one of the earlier signs spring has
arrived.
Few things are anticipated
more in spring than the arrival
of new leaves on the trees and
budding flowers in the garden. A
landscape awash with fresh colors
can brighten the spirit and make
anyone want to head outdoors.
There are many different
plants that begin to show their
colors in the spring. A number of
perennials, annuals and trees be-
gin to flower or show new sprouts
come the springtime. Here are
some plants that can be planted
for springtime enjoyment.
Annuals
Looking for first signs of
color? Look no further than these
wonderful annuals.
* Alyssum: Starting in April,
this cascading bounty of tiny
flowers offers a sweet aroma that
violet.
* Pansy: These flowers are
some of the earliest spring bloom-
ers, arriving alongside spring
bulbs like tulips.
* Petunias: Petunias put on a
show of color through the entire
season, making them a popular
bedding flower.
Perennials
These plants will come back
year after year and offer spring
shows.
* Cherry blossom: The flow-
ers that sprout on cherry trees are
some of the first signs of spring.
Their pink or white buds are often
a spectacle, so much so that towns
and cities hold cherry blossom
festivals.
* Columbine: These beautiful
blooms attract butterflies and can
a viable alternative
Many homeowners equate
a beautiful landscape to roll-
ing acres of pristine lawn. But
changes in the climate and
widespread seasonal restric-
tions on water use each year
could change the way people
think about outfitting their
yards.
There are many reasons
people choose to forgo grass
and opt for different ornamental
elements in their yards. Cost is
one factor. While grass seed is
relatively inexpensive, the up-
keep, including mowing, fertil-
izing, re-seeding, and watering,
requires a significant invest-
ment of both time and money.
Many homeowners choose to
lay down sod to create a beau-
tiful lawn, an expensive option
for homeowners with vast land-
scapes.
The environment is another
reason homeowners look for
grass alternatives. Grass re-
quires a lot of upkeep, much of
which is not environmentally
friendly. For example, main-
taining a pristine lawn requires
the use of a gas-powered mow-
er and oftentimes the applica-
tion of chemical fertilizers and
from trees in the yard. It helps
lock water into landscaping
beds, decreasing the need for
frequent watering.
* Water features: Think
about installing a pond in the
yard that can be bordered with
stones and mulch. This will
take up a good amount of space
and can create a natural habitat
for wildlife and even some low-
maintenance pond fish.
* Concrete or patio stones:
Although they’re not all-natural
materials, patios can take up ar-
eas normally consumed by the
Grass-free alternatives, such as ground cover mixed lawn and create expansive out-
with patio stones, can be an option for homeowners look- door entertaining areas. It will
ing for less upkeep. require an initial investment
of the patio material, but once
pesticides. Seeking alternatives ergreen plants and ivy are some installed, patios don’t require
to grass can be friendly on both of the more popular ground significant maintenance. Hom-
the wallet and the environment. cover alternatives. eowners can offset the concrete
* Rocks: Decorative rocks jungle feel by placing plenty of
Grass-Free Landscaping Al- intermingled with native plants potted plants and container foli-
ternatives can add dimension and color to age around the perimeter.
For those who are ready to the yard. Once rocks are placed, * Decking: Another alterna-
say goodbye to grass, there are there is little upkeep except for tive to concrete and stones is
many alternatives. pulling the errant weeds. a wood or composite material
* Ground cover: Homeown- * Mulch: A less expensive deck. Again, this structure will
ers who still desire the look of alternative to rocks is mulch. increase outdoor living space
green can choose among dif- Mulch is available in different and won’t require the level of
ferent types of ground cover colors and types and can even routine maintenance needed to
that will quickly fill in the land- be created by a homeowner keep a lush lawn.

Conquer Sidewalk Cracks

attracts butterflies.
* Dianthus: These vivid
flowers also attract butterflies and
are often a cottage garden staple.
* Gypsophila: Also known
as baby’s breath, these delicate
flowers can serve as filler in any
landscape. Pink and white variet-
ies are available.
* Impatiens: One of the best-
known plants for the garden, these
annuals come in scores of colors
and can generally tolerate full sun
to full shade.
* Larkspur: Belonging to
the buttercup family, these flow-
ers bloom in shades of white to
be a nice part of a garden bed.
* Jacob’s ladder: Variegated
foliage that is dappled with violet-
colored flowers can add a sweet
smell and visual interest to the
garden.
* Primrose: These flowers
come in a variety of shades, mak-
ing them versatile in any garden.
They also tend to attract butter-
flies and hummingbirds.
* Sweet violet: These fra-
grant flowers are edible as well as
attractive. These plants can self-
plant, so unless a gardener wants
them to spread, they should be
kept contained.
Most homeowners can
identify with the dilemma of
a cracked sidewalk. In addi-
tion to being a safety hazard,
a cracked sidewalk can also
be an eyesore. Whether stroll-
ing to the backyard garden or
walking to your home’s en-
tryway, a cracked sidewalk
can catch your eyes for all the
wrong reasons. Fortunately, re-
pairing a cracked sidewalk isn’t
scape. Clover, low-growing ev- by chipping trimmed branches
very difficult.
* Enlarge the crack. The
first thing to do when repair-
ing cracks that are bigger than
a hairline crack is to enlarge the
crack. Use a chisel and ham-
mer to enlarge the crack along
its entire length.
* Undercut the crack.
When repairing a crack, you
want to undercut the crack. Un-
dercutting means you will be
making the crack wider at the
bottom than at the top. When
* Apply a concrete adhe-
sive. A concrete adhesive isn’t
a necessity, but it will help the
new concrete hold when the
time comes to lay it down.
Once the adhesive has been
brushed into the undercut area,
allow it to dry until it has a
slightly sticky feel.
Homeowners who prefer
not to use a concrete adhesive
should moisten the area that
needs repairing with water. Just
moisten the area, as you don’t
to add sand and/or gravel. Fol-
low the cement manufacturer’s
instructions if mixing your own
patch.
* Tightly tamp the patch
into the undercut area. All areas
should be completely filled.
* Smooth the repaired area
down. As the mixture starts to
set, use a trowel or wooden
float to smooth down the re-
paired area.
* Allow the repaired area
to dry. Give the repaired area

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undercutting will help create a
stronger bond between the new
concrete and the old.
* Remove loose material.
want any standing water on the
area that needs to be repaired
with new concrete.
* Apply the concrete as
directed. When using a pre-
a couple of hours to dry. After
roughly two hours, cover the
repaired area with boards or
plastic sheeting.
* Keep the area covered.

MODERN Once the crack has been un-

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area with a wire brush to be
FLOORS sure no residual materials are
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will likely need to add is water.
For larger cracks, some ho-
The repaired area should be
kept covered for roughly five
days. During this period, wet
meowners prefer to mix their the repaired area once a day.
own patch. When mixing your
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HOME & GARDEN WEDNESDAY, March 16 2011

Restore your property once winter weather is gone
Restoring a yard after a long
winter is a springtime rite of
passage for many homeowners.
Harsh winds and heavy snow
can take their toll on even the
most beautiful landscape.
Spring is a homeowner’s
first chance to survey the dam-
age and begin restoring the yard
to where it was before all those
strong winds and snowstorms.
To get started on your yard this
spring, consider the following
tips.
* Don’t begin too early. The
early bird might get the worm,
but the early homeowner might
get a damaged lawn. If tem-
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spring yard cleanup until there
have been several warm week-
ends to thaw the ground. Un-
less the ground has completely
thawed, footsteps on the yard
will damage the grass, compact-
ing the soil and preventing the
air and moisture that soil needs
from doing its job and penetrat-
ing the soil. What’s more, if the
yard is raked before the ground
has thawed, the rake might just
be pulling the grass out by its
roots.
* Survey the property. A
close survey of the property will
give homeowners an idea of just
how big or small their restora-
tion project will be. A thorough
survey will reveal any problem
areas and may also reveal some
unexpected guests. Rabbits and
squirrels often nest in yards dur-
ing the winter. Rabbits will nest
in the ground, while squirrels
typically build nests made of
leaves in the trees. Unless it’s
entirely necessary, avoid re-
moving any nests, and be sure
to carefully inspect the yard be-
fore the season’s first mow.
* Out with the old. When the
cleanup process is ready to be-
gin, it’s time to remove remnants
from last season. This includes
removing any dead plants as
well as last year’s mulch. If new
mulch is simply thrown on top
of old, plants could suffocate.
Dead leaves also tend to
gather during the winter, often
up against fences or a home’s
exterior walls. Rake up these
dead leaves and add them to the
season’s compost.
* Get rid of thatch. Thatch
can be soil’s worst enemy, pre-
venting its access to the sun-
light, air and moisture it needs
to make the lawn look beautiful
and healthy. Thatch removal
can be tiresome, but visit the
local hardware store and pick
up a dethatching rake to make
the job a little easier. Thatch
removal isn’t always necessary
every spring. Many homeown-
ers have found removing thatch
every other year is effective
enough.
* Aerate the yard to revive
the soil. Soil often becomes
compacted as spring becomes
summer and summer becomes
fall. This is especially true of
yards that are heavily used, be
it by kids playing outdoors or
families who love to host warm
weather gatherings in the yard.
Aerating in the spring removes
plugs of sod from the soil, loos-
ening it up and making it easier
for air and water to reach the
roots.
* Address those ugly bald
spots. Bare spots in a yard can
result from any number of
things, be it a dog urinating in
the yard or even disease. Early
spring, when temperatures are a
Soil solutions maintain healthy
soil through the season
A lush lawn and garden is
a part of many homeowners’
dream home. A lawn that ema-
nates green and a garden that’s
home to succulent vegetables is
desirable to homeowners across
the country.
Of course, such lawns and
gardens take time and effort, and
a host of factors will determine if
a lawn and garden is something
homeowners should be proud or
ashamed of. One such factor is
soil health. Healthy soil helps
deliver food and water to plants,
allowing them to thrive and
add aesthetic appeal to homes.
To maintain healthy soil, hom-
eowners should consider the fol- Gardeners can take sev-
eral steps to maintain soil
lowing tips.
* Get the soil tested. When health.
addressing soil health, it’s best to able items like grass clippings,
first get the soil tested. A soil test leaves and even excess food like
will show which type of soil you apple cores can strengthen the
have as well as its makeup and compost. Even worms, which
structure, and just how good or break down compost quickly and
bad it currently is. Such tests can add nutrients, can be a valuable
also reveal if the soil is missing addition to organic compost.
any essential nutrients. Some soil * Don’t bash bacteria. Bacte-
tests can be conducted by novice ria is often seen as a formidable
green-thumbers, while others foe, but some bacteria can actu-
are best left to the local agricul- ally promote healthy soil. Bac-
tural bureau. These tests are a teria decompose plant matter,
good investment, as they will re-
move the guesswork from fertil-
releasing the nutritive value into
the soil, and can also break down
izing. Without a soil test, many
homeowners end up overdoing
chemical pesticides. So while
bacteria is bad more often than
it when fertilizing, which can
prove a costly mistake. Take a
it’s beneficial, some bacteria are
quite useful, particularly when it
soil sample a few months before
you plan to plant or landscape to
comes to healthy soil.
* Don’t be scared off by
give yourself enough time to ap-
ply the test’s recommendations
slime. Like bacteria, slime has
a bad reputation. However, vet-
to your lawn and garden. eran gardeners understand that
* Avoid wet soil. When soil
is wet, don’t walk or drive over
reputation isn’t warranted. Slime
mold is ugly, and many new gar-
it and keep the kids out of the deners see it and instantly as-
yard. When wet soil is walked sume it’s bad for their garden.
on or driven over, the soil gets However, slime molds are good
packed down, pushing out air for the soil, helping break down
and making it more difficult and dead wood and leaves. They
sometimes impossible for water might not add aesthetic appeal,
to pass through the soil. That but slime molds do serve a prac-
makes it hard for roots to grow. tical and important purpose in
Gardeners who plan to plant this maintaining healthy soil.
gardening season should wait for
the soil to dry before planting.
* Pests can be an ally to
healthy soil. Some garden pests
* Use well-drained soil. like mites, millipedes and cen-
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strong roots are more likely to
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* Use compost. Compost
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more effectively release nutri-
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IMPORTANT
PUBLIC NOTICE
Anita Lopez, Lucas County Auditor
Launches Education Program of the
2012 Revaluation for Lucas County

As you may be aware, our office is required under the

law to appraise each individual parcel of real estate
Surround Yourself in the county every six years. Called a revaluation,
this program is required by Ohio law to equalize val-
ues and to take into account the need to adjust values
With Beauty based on current trends in the market.
The purpose of the 2012 revaluation is to equitably
Let us create the perfect setting with a beautifully adjust and equalize property values to reflect chang-
designed landscape. We have 50 years of es in the marketplace since January 1, 2006. To aid
experience. Our mission is to provide quality in this process, data collectors are going to your area
materials and extraordinary services which to gather information about your property.
contribute to the value of your home or business.
During the month of March, data collectors
• Complete Landscape Design, Installation will be in the Sylvania Township area.
and Lawn Maintenance
• Fertilizer and Weed Control Programs The revaluation is greatly impacted by real estate
• Grading, Hyrdoseed, Sodding sales of a particular area. It is important for home-
• Patios, Walks, Retaining Walls, Water Features, owners to check their property data to make sure
Spring and Fall Cleanups their current value is accurate. AREIS (Auditor’s
Real Estate Information System) Online, accessed
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4505 King Road • Sylvania, OH 43560 Real Estate Division
One Government Center, Suite 670
Phone: (419) 213-4406
E-mail: outreach@co.lucas.oh.us
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