+ + ServingServing thethe communities communities in: in: LenaweeLenawee & & Monroe Monroe counties, counties, t STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 2 includingincluding Blissfi Adrian, eld, Bedford Blissfield, Township, Dundee,Bedford Erie, Township, Ida, LaSalle, Carleton, Luna Pier, t SCHOLARSHIPS 2 Monroe,Dundee, Ottawa Erie, Ida,Lake, Monroe, Petersburg t PEOPLE 2 Ottawa Lake & Petersburg t SENIOR CITIZENS 4 THE BLADE, TOLEDO, OHIO y THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 SECTION M WHAT’S ON Adrian 5 seeking Monroe’s mayoral hot seat t Robinson Planetarium programs at Adrian Col- lege presents “The Cowboy Next leader will grapple with looming budget shortfall, job cuts Astronomer” at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8, and “What’s up in the By LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE do it. Sky Tonight?” at 7 p.m. Nov. BLADE STAFF WRITER Which makes 2 and 30 and Dec. 14. Free to MONROE — List the “attrac- it all the more the public. The planetarium is tions” of the job as Mayor of the remarkable in Peelle Hall at Charles and City of Monroe and it’s hard to that fi ve differ- Williams streets. For details, see why anybody would take the ent people are or to schedule special show- job, let alone campaign for it. spending a lot Burkett, 58, has been on coun- ings for school groups call: Consider: of money vying cil since 1999 and also served a 517-264-3944. w a salary of $15,000 a year, to be the City single term in 1992 representing tDracula, 8 p.m. Oct. 26 which is probably less than of Monroe’s Precinct 1. and 27, and 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at minimum wage, given the hours next mayor on He said he decided to run Croswell Opera House, 129 involved; Burkett Iacoangeli McElligott McIntyre Worrell Nov. 6. for offi ce when Mayor C.D. “Al” East Maumee St. Tickets: w a title without the corre- They include Cappuccilli opted not to seek $22 general admission- $18 re-election. Mr. Burkett said he sponding power, because it’s a my, is hemorrhaging red ink; night, and a former mayor, upper balcony; $20 seniors- wants most to be able to handle city manager form of govern- w an unwritten requirement w a two-year term of offi ce two long-serving councilmen, $18, and $18 students-$12. the coming budget cuts with ment; that you have listed contact in- that requires beginning a fresh and two community activists. Information: 517-263-6868 or w responsibility for a budget The candidates: compassion. www.croswell.org. formation so that constituents campaign to keep the job just that, because of the local econo- can reach you all day and all after one would learn how to William “Bill” Burkett: Mr. tLenawee Humane Soci- See MAYOR, Page 2 ety has cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies for adoption at $50 per animal. Most of the animals available for adop- ARTISTS SAY CODE BANNING MURALS IS FOR THE BIRDS ANIME CLUB tion are already neutered or spayed. For more information, phone: 517-263-3463. Japanese Brooklyn t Arts and crafts show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at animation Columbia Middle School, 321 School St. More than 60 booths with books, sweat- to draw shirts, T-shirts, baby items, furniture, glass block art, wood items, jewelry and more for sale. Admission is $1 or a enthusiasts canned food item for the local food pantry. Information: 517- 592-8907. Bedford library Erie to be site of forum tPig and chicken roast, 5 By JC REINDL to 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Craft and BLADE STAFF WRITER bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., TEMPERANCE — They’re lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 international stars of television, p.m., 1100 East Samaria Rd., video games, and the movies, Information: 734-497-5804. and can pull off the spiked neon tErie VFW Halloween Party, hair look better than any rock 1 p.m. to midnight Oct. 26 at musician. Post 3925, 1944 East Erie Rd. The bug-eyed characters of Life music and costume con- Japanese anime, a genre and test. Admission $5. Informa- tion: 734-848-4299. style of cartoon animation, have amounted to a growing t Erie Mason High School cultural phenomenon in the swimming pool open every United States during the last two Wednesday for two sessions, decades. 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. at 2400 Lakeside Rd. Lifeguard on In recent years they also have duty. Cost per session is $1. become a fail-safe way to draw For more information, phone: THE BLADE/HERRAL LONG a couple hundred youths and 734-848-4257. Sara Beth Miller, left, Joan Harris, and Sue Carr hope to rewrite a city ordinance banning murals on buildings in Monroe. young adults to the Bedford Li- brary on a weekend afternoon. Lambertville The library’s Anime Club will t host its biannual convention Douglas Road Elementary Saturday in a six-hour celebra- craft show and garage sale, Egret painting threatened with extinction tion of Japanese culture, video 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at 6875 Douglas Rd. games, novels, cartoons, and all By LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE Miller, a local Realtor who co- the West Front Street side of the tential code violation. things anime. BLADE STAFF WRITER Monroe owns the Monroe Street Gallery building that houses the two The city code, which specifi - Anime Harvest 2007 will run MONROE — Sara Beth with her fellow artist, Ms. Carr. women’s gallery. cally bans mural signs painted from 4 to 10 p.m. and feature t Miller and Sue Carr are in a bit Annual River Raisin Hal- “We weren’t trying to break the And under the city of Mon- on the sides of buildings, makes demonstrations of Japanese of a panic trying to save a 16- law. We were trying to beautify roe’s existing ordinances, mu- no distinction between adver- loween Festival: Nightmare cooking, martial arts, anime month-old mural of a peaceful the city.” rals are illegal. tising and art. As artists, Ms. on Front Street events begin character drawing, as well as 7 p.m. Oct. 26, with an adult egret depicted on one side of The problem with the mural Ms. Miller and Ms. Carr re- Carr and Ms. Miller make such a costume contest, outdoor their downtown Monroe art — and its accompanying de- ceived a letter last month from distinction, and believe the city anime-themed video games and food court, live entertainment. gallery. piction of a lotus fl ower and a the city’s building inspector should too. movies. On Oct. 27 starting at 11 a.m., “It’s our top priority right bucolic river’s edge — is that giving the pair until Nov. 9 to “When we put it up [in July, Author and illustrator Mark Crilley of Novi, Mich., who costume contest for kids at now,” said the frenetic Ms. it is painted on the exterior of remove the mural or face a po- See MURAL, Page 6 Dorsch Memorial Library and has created dozens of anime- trick or treating from noon to 2 inspired cartoon books and p.m. at participating down- novels, is scheduled to give a town merchants. Halloween presentation. music on the stage at Wash- ‘THANK YOU.’ “We’re trying to do more Japa- ington and East Front streets. nese culture classes this time,” tFlea market, 9 a.m. to 3 ‘NO, said librarian Heidi Neil . p.m. Oct. 27 at First Baptist THANK YOU ’ Now in their third year, the an- Church of Monroe, 1602 ime conventions are the library North Custer Rd. Thirty-four Scott DuVall, captain of anime club’s marque projects, inside tables, live Gospel the Bedford Township fi re routinely attracting as many as music, bakes sale, and lunch department, offers his 200 visitors from throughout available. Information: 734- hand in thanks to server southeast Michigan and north- 242-1272. Jack Zeiler of Temperance west Ohio. t In-service day for educa- and a member of the Bed- The Bedford branch of the tors, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ford Township Lions Club. Monroe Public Library is located or evening program beginning The thanks was not just at 8575 Jackman Rd. in Bedford at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 “Love and for the pancakes, but for Township. Logic,” Program by Betsy what brought Lions Club Club members range in age Geddes deals with children in members and public safe- from 13 to 28, and most are in today’s world. Free. For more ty workers together. The information, phone: 734-242- high school or are recent gradu- Lions Club, in coopera- ates. 5799, ext. 1327. tion with the Bedford Fire t They hold their regular meet- Monroe County Commu- Commission, conducted ing the fourth Friday of the nity College Cuisine 1300, the brunch on Sunday to month at the library, during a dining opportunity offered thank fi refi ghters, police which they watch anime movies, by the college’s chefs and offi cers, and their families second-year culinary arts play video games, and hold quiz for serving the public. The competitions, Mrs. Neil said. students; open Mondays, brunch was at Bedford Wednesday, Thursdays, The meetings are often cen- and Fridays to Dec. 12 with High School’s cafeteria. tered around themes, with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and members dressing up as anime 11:45 a.m. Reservations are THE BLADE/HERRAL LONG characters. required. Call 734-384-4272 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. tItalian dinner, 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at Monroe Center Cancer Bedford graduate tastes victory on UM volleyball court Connection, 15275 South Dixie Hwy. Cost of the Italian By MARK MONROE graduate of the conference slate, she likely will transition when she switched feast, prepared by Chef Mario BLADE SPORTS WRITER powerful Bedford AMPUS OTES have played in 50 matches in from her high school position of Pace, is $10. Purchase tickets Bedford graduate Veronica Mules program. C N two seasons. Rood has already middle hitter to outside hitter at by calling 734-241-8888. Rood recently got a fi rst-hand “Of course, beat- eclipsed her freshman campaign Michigan. taste of the bitter rivalry between ing Ohio State is MORE SPORTS INSIDE numbers in blocks, kills and “The approaches and arm See WHAT’S ON, Page 3 the University of Michigan and always exciting but tOttawa Hills boys’ soccer digs. swings are different,” Rood said. Ohio State University. it was the fi rst time players give their coach rea- “It’s been a good experience. “It took some time to get in a How to contact Neighbors: Rood, a sophomore outside the seniors had son to smile. Page 4. I’m having a lot of fun,” Rood groove.” hitter for the Michigan volleyball ■ NEWS 419-724-6052 beaten Ohio State,” said. “Volleyball is going well.” But Rood played in half of team, enjoyed the sweet taste of Rood said. Rood, who is 6-1, is ranked UM’s games her freshman sea- ■ Rood Advertising 419-724-6350 victory with a 3-0 sweep of the The Temperance 15th ranked Wolverines. third on the team with 211 kills son and she said that has been ■ Circulation 419-724-6300 Buckeyes on Oct. 13. native had 10 kills in the win, Rood, who has played in all and is fourth in points (229). She a tremendous help. She had 10 “It was really exciting to walk giving her 10 double-digit kill 20 of the team’s matches this also has 53 digs and 35 blocks. kills in her fi rst NCAA tourna- out of the locker room on a high performances this season for the year, has surpassed 200 kills for Rood said it was a diffi cult + note like that,” said Rood, a 2006 the season and by the end of the See BEDFORD, Page 4 +

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 102507_RP5_NGH__MI1 1 10/23/2007, 6:03:46 PM + SECTION M, PAGE 2 THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 + Monroe college culinary students STUDENTS invite public to sample their work OF THE WEEK Elliott Boldt By CARL RYAN Dundee High School BLADE STAFF WRITER Monroe County and Owens Elliott Boldt, a senior from Dundee, plans community colleges are giving to attend either the University of Toledo or students in their culinary arts Michigan State University, majoring in me- Boldt and hospitality management chanical engineering. His favorite subjects programs a tough test — the test include CAD drawing, band, physics, and calculus, and he has of public opinion. a 4.0 grade-point average. At Monroe County, Chef Kevin Elliott is a candidate for valedictorian of the Class of 2008; Thomas and his second-year he is an Academic All-Star, four-year letterman and team culinary arts students opened captain of the swimming team, and band Key Leader. He is a Cuisine 1300 to the public Mon- member of the National Honor Society, Adopt-a-Spot, and is day, with a menu that includes an aide to the athletic director. curried squash soup and Cajun Elliott works with the athletic director in creating archi- shrimp and sausage. tectural concept drawings as the school develops a plan for Cuisine 1300 will be open on its new athletic complex. He was recognized for outstanding Mondays, Wednesdays, Thurs- achievement in mathematics by the United States Achieve- days, and Fridays through Dec. ment Academy. 13, with seatings at 11:30 a.m. “Elliott is passionate about everything he does,” said Tom and 11:45 a.m., with the excep- Williams, assistant principal. “He totally involved himself in tion of the following dates, when a project. He goes to great lengths to make things better than it will be closed: Nov. 15, 16, 19, anyone could expect, expending great amounts of time and 20, 21, 22, 23, and 26. energy. He never settles for average if excellent is possible.” Reservations are required and Elliott is the son of Dick and Debbie Boldt. can be made by calling 734-384- 4272 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Theresa Relation Owens has opened its Terrace Notre Dame Academy View Café, where the students train, to the public for lunch THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Theresa Relation, a senior from Sylvania, Tuesdays and Thursdays from plans to study neuroscience in college and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seating is Lori Smith, a culinary arts student at Owens Community College, makes date-fi lled won tons ultimately earn a doctorate in order to pursue available until 12:15 p.m. for the Terrace View Café, which is open to the public for the fi rst time. a career in research. She has a 4.42 grade- For the students, it’s an op- point average and enjoys math, science, and portunity to learn in an en- of dining room operations. leys, where pastures are more of health sciences. American history. vironment that more closely “This is a three-course meal fertile, there’s more cattle.” In practice, this means low so- Theresa is a National Merit semifi nalist, resembles the real world. For the open to the public,” she said. “It’s “We’ve learned a lot about dium and fat content and mod- was a representative at the Hugh O’Brian public, the benefi t is the food, gourmet food for $6.95.” the different countries,” said est portions, said Ms. Madaras, Youth Leadership Forum, and has been Relation which is prepared under close The culinary arts students Maisam Shaheen, a 24-year-old a registered dietician. The date recognized for achieving fi rst honors every supervision and with an eye to- who prepare the food learn more student, as she chopped peanuts wontons were deep-fried, but in semester. ward healthiness. than just cooking, said Gretchen in the kitchen. “That’s one of the canola oil. She is executive vice president of the events and publicity The fare also tastes very good. Fayerweather, chief instructor. best parts of the training.” Chef Bill Powell, the head cabinet, an extraordinary minister of the Holy Eucharist, a Tuesdays, the theme is region- “It’s important that they learn At lunch last Thursday, the teacher, said the courses were peer tutor, and a member of the crew team, student govern- al American cuisine. Thursdays, how a particular cuisine is af- menu was egg drop soup, kung designed with the American Cu- ment, and the current events club. the emphasis is international, fected by culture and religion,” pao pork, and date wontons linary Federation in mind. The A volunteer Sunday school teacher, Theresa is also actively with French, Italian, Spanish, she explained. with ice cream. The main course two-year-old Owens program involved with Habitat for Humanity. Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and “For instance, the Russian was spicy but didn’t deliver the will eventually apply to this “Theresa is an outstanding and enthusiastic scholar noted Central European dishes. Until Orthodox Church has almost sodium kick to the taste buds group for accreditation. for her meticulous preparation, creative analytical writing, last week, the café was open only 250 fast days. This affects the dishes at most Chinese restau- For additional informa- and superior critical thinking skills, along with dedicated to Owens faculty. food. A lot of Spanish food is rants do. tion or to make reservations, leadership and service to Notre Dame Academy,” said Jacque- At Owens, the students are one-pot meals. This stems from That’s because meal prepara- visit the café’s Web site at line Konwinski, an advanced placement U.S. government and only allowed into the kitchen af- the country’s early history when tion emphasizes health as much www.owens.edu/terrace. politics teacher. ter six weeks of classroom work, a lot of people were shepherds. as taste, according to Tekla Contact Carl Ryan at Theresa is the daughter of Joseph and Wendy Relation. explained Amanda Noascono, In mountainous regions, people Madaras, who chairs the food, [email protected], — Student-of-the-week accolades are compiled by Lucas kitchen manager and instructor eat more goat, while in the val- nutrition, and hospitality school or 419-206-0356. County Educational Service Center for The Blade.

wants to be mayor again because Mr. McElligott said. “I kept pay- been four years since Mr. Wor- he enjoyed his time in offi ce and ing more and more taxes, and rell, 58, last served on City Monroe’s Halloween Fest Mayor has more that he wants to do. nothing was ever done.” Council, the retired teacher “I think what I’d do a little dif- Cheryl McIntyre: Ms. Mc- Continued from Page 1 holds the city record for years ferent is, at the outset, I’d work Intyre, 56, is a former execu- on council, serving 10 two-year a ‘nightmare’ on Front St. “I’d like to make this transi- a lot closer with the various tive director of the Community terms between 1980 and 2003. tion to a smaller government boards and committees,” Mr. Foundation of Monroe County, He’s stayed active with the city in MONROE — It’s going to be a the store’s manager or owners. an honorable transition. I want Iacoangeli said. and a former chairman of the the last four years, however, on real “nightmare” in downtown Completed cards will be en- [longtime employees] to be able “The nice thing is that I local United Way campaign. boards and commissions, which tomorrow night, thanks to the tered into the drawing for the to leave with dignity, and I think haven’t been out long enough so She said she is running, in part, is why he said he is running for Monroe County Convention & best costume and other prizes. there are funds within our pen- that they’ve forgotten about me. to return civil discourse to local mayor. Tourism Bureau. Rules will be available at par- sion program to allow that,” Mr. I think they know my manage- government. “I’ve got a grave concern about As the kickoff event for the ticipating businesses and on Burkett said. ment style now.” “I think I have something the fi nances of the city,” he said. fourth Annual River Raisin Hal- the Tourism Bureau Web site at “It’s always going to hurt when Pat McElligott: This campaign unique to offer Monroe right loween Festival, visitors to East “We’re going to have about an www.monroeinfo.com. people have to lose their job. But is the second for Mr. McElligott, now. I’m much more of a posi- $800,000 defi cit this year, and Front Street will be able to visit 62, an insurance and real estate tive thinker. My strengths are Then on Saturday, starting I think if 15 people went out [un- I’m projecting $3 million for next tents and sample treats from der an early-retirement buyout], professional who ran unsuccess- in that I’m able to pull different at 11 a.m., the annual costume year,” Mr. Worrell said. “Govern- downtown Monroe’s restau- we’d save $500,000 or $600,000 a fully for City Council’s Precinct 3 people with different views to- rants, cafes, and pubs and while contest for kids will kick off at ment has to right-size just like year,” he said. seat in 2005. He said last week gether,” Ms. McIntyre said. listening to live entertainment. the Dorsch Memorial Library, business does. The cost of gov- John Iacoangeli: Mr. Iacoan- he’s on the ballot to help repri- “As far as running the city, we The event starts at 7 p.m. while there will be trick-or- geli, 55, served a single term as oritize city expenditures, even in have a city manager who’s very ernment should be refl ective of The night will also feature treating from noon until 2 p.m. the city’s mayor from 2003-05, tough times. well-versed in what he does. I the ability of the taxpayer to pay a costume contest for adults. at all participating downtown though he said he’s spent 35 “As I lived in my neighbor- see the mayor’s role as being the taxes.” Contestants will visit down- merchants. years working for and with lo- hood, I kept realizing that noth- a facilitator between different Contact Larry P. Vellequette at: town shops, restaurants, and There will also be live music cal governments in his role as a ing was ever done to keep up and boards and commissions.” [email protected] cafes and have a specially pre- on a stage at Washington and planner. Mr. Iacoangeli said he make repairs on infrastructure,” Mark Worrell: Although it’s or 419-724-6091. pared entry card validated by East Front streets. PEOPLE Connie Jones, hunterhack, a jumping event. in West Virginia, which trains Cassandra Snider of Bryan High Academy.Her ex- w a senior at Cen- Connie has been riding horses riders for careers in the horse School, who teaches communi- perience includes W. Geoffrey Lyden III and the tral Catholic High since the age of 10. She has industry. cations, theater, and English at working with the Lyden family have received the School, won three owned a horse for two years and w the school. National Exchange Outstanding Individual Philan- riding competi- trains her horse for competition Several Four County Career The participating students Club where she as- thropist Award from the Associa- tions at the Ottawa as well as trains horses for other Center students recently partici- were: Amber Mallery, early sisted with the do- tion of Fundraising Profession- County Fair in riders. She participates in other pated in the 20th Annual North- childhood education, Patrick nor management als, Northwest Ohio Chapter. August. riding contests such as barrel west Ohio Student Leadership Henry; Amber Shanks, public system, donor rec- The award will be presented She was the racing and pole bending, where Conference held at Defi ance safety technologies, Patrick ognition programs, Nov. 15 at the National Philan- grand champion in Jones the rider weaves around poles. College. Students in leadership Henry; Kate Borton, early child- Darah grant writing, thropy Day Luncheon at the barrel racing and She plans to attend college roles from 32 high schools in hood education, Stryker; Melody and strategies to Franciscan Center, Lourdes Col- took fi rst place in senior equita- to continue riding and working the six-county area were asked Ruth, STAR Business Academy, improve the annual campaign. lege campus. tion, an event that judges correct with horses, and at some time to attend the event. Students Bryan; Sam Griner, fl oriculture, She has also held the position At the same event, Dennis riding and proper body carriage wants to attend Meredith Manor participated in the leadership Pettisville; Kylie Jackson, cos- of director of events and com- Johnson, president of Brooks of horse and rider, and in senior International Equestrian Centre conference under facilitator metology, Delta; Elle Smith, munity outreach for the Toledo Insurance Agency, will receive diesel mechanics, Bryan, and Area Humane Society . the Outstanding Volunteer Laci Hablawetz, public safety w Fundraiser Award. The Land- technologies, Hicksville. Owens Community College man-Goldman Foundation will w has named Daniel Kimmet of also be honored as Outstanding Clay High School students Toledo, retired chief operating Foundation. Its trustees are: Rob- in the environmental and agri- offi cer for Dillin Corp., as the ert Sterling, Edward Weber, Alice cultural technologies program new treasurer for the school’s Weber, and Leslie Sterling. placed among the top 10 in foundation. the recent FFA District One In addition, the College’s Agronomy Career Development Foundation Board of Directors event. The students also placed approved as chairman J. Mi- fi rst in the team competition. chael Wilder of Findlay, general SCHOLARSHIPS Participating students were: Liv counsel and secretary for Mara- Lawrence Vincent, who won fi rst place thon Petroleum Co. LLC; Arthur Willard of Ot- individual; Susanne Karsiotis, Smith of Maumee, retired vice tawa Lake, Mich., second; Matt Swaim, third; president, general counsel and a freshman in lib- Sabrina Baker, fi fth; Colton secretary for Libbey Inc., as vice eral arts at Elmira Plumb, sixth; Jacob Pirolli, sev- chairman; and Thomas Pounds College in New enth; Josh Menter, eighth, and of Toledo, president and pub- York, was awarded Andy Horvath, placed tenth. lisher for the Toledo Free Press, a Trustee Scholar- Also competing from Clay as secretary. They will serve one- ship of $60,000 were students Mike Gendron, year terms. over four years. Willard Terence Huggins, Rich Kuzma, New board directors ap- The scholarship is and Eric McGill. pointed to three-year terms were w based on academic achievement Diana (Dee) Talmage of Toledo, and national test scores. Mary Helen Darah of Toledo retired educator, and John Zajac w has been appointed the director of Perrysburg, regional fi nance Ironworkers Local 55 awards of the annual fund at Notre Dame manager of Huntington Bank. scholarships annually to college freshmen, one male and one fe- male, who are children of Local CONTACT US: Fax for press releases: 55 members. Write to us at: 419-724-6439 This year’s winners are Mi- Neighbors chelle Carey, a pharmacy stu- The Blade Neighbors Editor: dent at the University of Toledo, 541 North Superior St. Janet Romaker and David Miller, a political sci- Toledo, Ohio 43660 E-mail: ence major at Miami University. [email protected] Both received scholarships of + Phone: 419-724-6050 Phone: 419-724-6006. $1,000. +

102507_RP5_NGH__MI2 1 10/23/2007, 6:04:50 PM + THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 SECTION M, PAGE 3 + t Salvation Army assistance available for low income We want What’s On HAVING A GRAND TIME WITH MINIATURES families with children and for to know what’s seniors ages 62 and older. Apply Continued from Page 1 between 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Friendship Park Senior happening Samaria Center, 2930 131st St. Infor- Items for ‘What’s On,’ the weekly tGirl’s Tea Party, 1-4 p.m. Oct. mation: 419-936-3079. Take Neighbors calendar of area events, 27, Grace United Methodist Social Security cards for each must be submitted in writing a min- Church, 1463 West Samaria Rd. family member, proof of house- imum of 10 days before our Dress up in tea-party attire. Mu- hold income and address, birth Thursday publication. Be sure to sic, crafts, and treats. Informa- certifi cates or proof of custody include your name and telephone tion: 734-856-3490. of children ages 12 and younger. number in case more information is needed. There is no charge, but pub- lication is subject to space availabil- Lenawee County Women ity. Send items to: The Blade, Neigh- tMaster Gardener Program, t Free breast cancer screen- bors Sections, 541 N. Superior St., 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. beginning ings for uninsured women, Toledo, Ohio, 43660 or FAX to 419- Jan. 17 for 12 weeks at Hidden 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at St. Luke’s 724-6439. Hospital, 5901 Monclova Rd., Lake Gardens, 6214 West Mon- Look for Neighbors sto- Maumee. Appointments are roe Rd. (M-50), Tipton, Mich. ries and photos on-line at needed. Call 419-897-8484 for Topics: fl ower gardening, soils, toledoblade.com under Latest information. vegetables, woody ornamen- News, Suburban News, and Re- tals, pest management, indoor gional News. plants, tree and small fruits, lawn Schools care, basic botany and diagnos- t Annie, Get Your Gun: the tics. Master Gardener certifi ca- free for ages 6-11. Not recom- Revival, 7 p.m. Oct. 26-27 and mended for children under age tion is achieved upon comple- 2 p.m. Oct. 28 , presented by tion of the course work and 40 5. Reservations needed: 419- Notre Dame Academy, 3535 407-9700. hours of volunteer commitment. West Sylvania Ave. Adult $12, Fee is $225 and includes 800- student $8. page Master Gardener reference Nature t notebook. Applications available Silent-era horror fi lm classic t Nosferatu at 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Current Topics in Beekeep- at www.hiddenlakegardens.ms ing Seminar, sponsored by the u.edu or call 517-431-2060. Mainstage Theatre at Owens Community College’s Center Ohio State University Exten- for Fine and Performing Arts, sion offi ce 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Ida Oregon Road. The musical the Robert Fulton Ag Center, t Duane Malinowksi and the group Blue Dahlia will accom- 8770 State Route 108, north of Polka Jamboree, play dance pany the 1922 silent fi lm. Tickets Wauseon. Speaker will be Dr. music from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 are $10. To purchase tickets visit Jim Tew, extension entomologist at American Legion Post 514 www.owens.edu or contact the in beekeeping, from the Ohio located at 11601 Lewis Ave., old College’s box offi ce. State University will talk about current information on colony Hickory Park. Polkas, waltzes, t Community blood drive by obereks, and fox trots. Admis- collapse disorder, general bee Owens Community College management issues and answer sion, $7.50. Wooden dance fl oor, THE BLADE/LORI KING and the American Red Cross paved parking, food available. audience questions. Greg La- Shirley Pochadt, right, of Sylvania Township and her sister Meryle Sowers of Temperance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 in Barge, extension educator, will Doors open 2 p.m. Dance the north court of the college’s schedule: Nov. 25, Jan. 27, check out the wealth of things to see at the 12th annual Dollhouse and Miniature Display talk about protecting bees from and Walking Tour at Sylvania Heritage Village over the weekend. The extravaganza of all Student Health and Activities insecticide applications. Open March 30, and May 4. Informa- Center, Oregon Road. tion: 734-856-6414. things small was presented by the Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts. to the public. No cost. Reserva- t University of Toledo 5 on 5 tions: 419-337-9210. tRoast beef dinner, 4:30-7 Indoor “Rocket-Ball” games p.m. Nov. 2 at Prince of Peace for ages 8-12, held every Benefi ts Community Center, 1920 Lewis West Toledo Toledo Sunday from Nov. 4 to Dec. 9 t Ave. Cost for complete dinner LET’S BE NEIGHBORLY (excluding Nov. 25), at the 2801 “A Night of Visions,” Mas- t Spaghetti dinner, Central t The Study Hour Club pres- querade Ball and Humanitar- including dessert and beverage Dear Readers: West Bancroft St. campus. is $8 adults, $3.75 ages 3-11, Park Congregational Church, ents Jane and Phil Anosike in Teams play one hour each week ian Award fund-raiser din- ages 3 and under free. Hot dog We feel strongly about local 3233 Piero Ave., West Toledo, concert, 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at All ner, Oct. 27 from 5:30 p.m. news and sports. with games starting between dinner and carry-out available. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 26. Spaghetti, Saint’s Episcopal Church, 563 1 and 4:45 p.m. Information: to midnight at the Erie Street For more information, phone: We are asking for your help in salad, and desserts. Free will Pinewood Ave. assistant coach Joel Visser, 419- Market, 237 South Erie St., 734-269-2420. spotlighting area athletes who donation. t All Saints Day celebration 530-3097, or visit the baseball Toledo. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., humanitarian presentation award tCrafters and merchants take their talents to college. t Blessed Sacrament Neigh- for children, 6-8 p.m. Oct. page at www.utrockets.com. to community leader Joseph needed for Christmas in the borhood Halloween Parade, 27 at Braden United Method- Each week in the Neighbors Hernandez at 6:30 p.m. by the Country craft show Nov. 10 section, we will keep you up- 1 p.m. Oct. 28, Grantwood Bou- ist Church, 2013 Lawrence at Festivals at Lynn C. Weeman Post 514, levard and Bellevue Road. Food, Woodruff. Free games, prizes, Latin American Planning and dated on those athletes in our t Autumn Fest on the River, Development Committee. Per- 11601 Lewis Ave. Table rental Campus Notes column. games, and costume contest in food, hot meal, bag of Hallow- Close Park after the parade. In een candy. Free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 in formances by Ballet Folklorico information: 734-777-6452 or Let us know of any area the event of rain, events will be Pemberville, Ohio. Breakfast Imagenes Mexicanas at 7:30 734-848-8438. athletes playing in college by t Pilgrim Church events, 1375 held in the Blessed Sacrament with a historian from 7:30-10: and 10 p.m. Dinner at 8 p.m. sending us the athlete’s name, Sylvania Ave., Pumpkin Patch gym. 30 a.m. at $5 adult, $3 child. Dance to Tex Mex dance music Petersburg college, sport, hometown, and to Oct. 31, selling pumpkins Other events include craft show, by the band, Sensational until t tSummerfi eld-Petersburg high school. Annual Lebanese Dinner by from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat- Settlers of Yesteryear along midnight. Tickets are $15, call: the Ladies Benevolent Society of urdays, noon to 7 p.m. Sun- Branch Library closed for Send information to: Front Street, foods of the 1800s, 419-244-5515. St. George Cathedral, noon to 7 days, and 2-7 p.m. weekdays. remodeling. Return materials at [email protected] attn: butter making, basket weaving, t p.m. Oct. 28 at the church, 3754 Cabbage roll dinner and silent Black Swamp Benefi t other branches or renew materi- Campus Notes or you can mail pottery making, and music by Woodley Rd. Cost, $13 adults, auction, 12:30-3 p.m. Oct. 28. Concert, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at als at www.monroe.lib.mi.us., it to us at: The Blade Sports the Brick Street Strummers, the children $6. Call 419-475-7054 Proceeds benefi t the mission Crossroads Evangelical Church, or call 800-462-2050. Neighbor- Dept., 541 North Superior St., Back Porch Dulcimers, and the for tickets. program. Information: 419-478- Wauseon. John Schmid, founder ing library locations are: Dundee, Toledo, OH, 43660, Attn: Cam- Singing Sisters. Free tours of and director of Common Ground t 6012. Ida, and Bedford. pus Notes. Pumpkin Festival and Hal- historical sites. Ministries will perform country, loween Party for preschoolers t Spooktacular Halloween We look forward to present- folk, gospel, and contemporary through grade fi ve from 4-5:30 with magic and treats, 3: Ottawa Hills ing the achievements of these Metroparks music. Along with concerts his p.m. Oct. 30, Augsburg Lutheran 30 p.m. Oct. 27, for grades t area athletes to you in the t Tea in the Solarium, Wild- ministry provides Bibles and Ottawa Hills High School Church, 1342 Sylvania Ave. Ad- K-6, Main Library downtown, future. wood Preserve, noon to 3 p.m. Bible study materials to prison- rummage sale, 9 a m. to 2 p.m. mission: one can of food for the Michigan Street. Andrew Martin Nov. 2. Prepaid reservations ers in the Ohio system. Informa- Nov. 3 at Evergreen and Ken- Feed Your Neighbor program. presents a Halloween magic available, but not required; call tion: 419-335-3763, ext. 12. wood Boulevard. 5403 Silica Drive. Adult, $10; Farmers Market open from 3-7 show. Trick-or-Treat parade for 419-825-1793. Cost, $6 and ad- t t Ottawa Hills Commu- student, $8. p.m. kids follows the show. Wear a “A Glimmer of Hope” char- ditional items 60 cents each. ity card party and luncheon nity Education fall classes for t Women’s Connection West t costume and take your own Halloween bash at West sponsored by the Towne Club, a adults include choosing a digital brunch, Nov. 9 at Sylvania treat sack. Registration required: t Bird Study for Adults: Mi- Toledo Branch Library, 1320 women’s organization dedicated camera, hatha yoga, and Pilates. Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. 419-259-5231. grating Sandhill Cranes, 3:30-6 West Sylvania Ave., 6:30-8 p.m. to friendship and philanthropy, Fall children’s classes, open only Music, speaker, gifts, and home p.m. Nov. 3. Listen to Sandhill Oct. 26. Spooky crafts, games, Nov. 1. Card playing will be from to Ottawa Hills residents, include ideas for the holidays. Cost, cranes as they fl y overhead prizes, and treats. Young chil- Point Place 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lunch yoga, martial arts training, and $12. Reservations by Nov. 6: and congregate in the marsh. dren must be accompanied by t Feather party at VFW 3265, served at noon and a program art quilt. Information: 419-537- 419-472-8749. Dress for the weather and take an adult. Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. to mid- provided by the Maumee High 9852. t a camera and a snack to share. Toledo Metropolitan Ladies t Poetry, Pumpkins and Pizza, night at 5416 North Summit Call for reservations and details: School students will follow. Club, monthly luncheon Oct. 2 p.m. Oct. 27, for ages 2-11, St. Steaks, turkey, shrimp, and 419-407-9700. Open to the public. Reservations Sylvania 25 at Ciao’s Ristorante, 6064 Washington Branch Library, salami. Food available. are required. Cost $30. Mail t Ghosts of Providence Lan- t Thoroughly Modern Millie, Monroe St. Social hour at 11 Harvest Lane. Share poetry and payment to: Dianne Brown, 7703 t Chili Cook-off, 4:30-7 p.m. tern Tour, a semi-scary evening production by Northview High a.m., meeting at 11:45 a.m., and pizza and decorate pumpkins. Greenville Crossing, Waterville, Nov. 2 at Messiah Lutheran in a real ghost town, Oct. 26-27 School, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10 and luncheon at 12:45 p.m. Informa- Preschoolers must be accompa- Ohio 43566. Church, Summit and 108th at Providence Metropark. Tour an afternoon matinee on Nov. tion: 419-874-3401. nied by an adult. streets. Bowl of chili, $1. Sam- 11 at the school’s Little Theater, times from 7-10 p.m. Fee, $5, pler bowl, 50 cents. 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SYLVANIA RECREATION DISTRICT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON? Forum set on need for skateboard park By JANET ROMAKER a number of interested groups, our own designated area away at the city’s Veterans Memorial TRANSMISSION/AUTO REPAIR BLADE STAFF WRITER Mr. France said. from public traffi c.” Field. Family Owned Since 1933 In response to inquiries about In order to facilitate the meet- The boys, who estimated that Contact Janet Romaker at: a possible skateboard park, ing, groups are being asked to it could cost $60,000 for a skate [email protected] or Call Our Point Place Location the Sylvania Area Joint Recre- designate a spokesman who can park, were interested in the 419-724-6006. ation District has scheduled an address the recreation district’s development of a skate facility 419-726-1327 open forum to give community board during the meeting. members a chance to offer their A year ago Sylvania City Coun- views. cil discussed the possible de- Sylvania City Council as well velopment of a skateboard park as the recreation district’s offi - after three Sylvania boys pre- cials have fi elded questions from sented a petition to city offi cials local residents about the poten- in support of such a facility. tial construction of a skateboard At that time, some city offi cials park, said George France, chair- said development of a skate- man of the recreation district. board park calls for a regional The meeting, slated for 7 p.m. approach that would bring in Monday in Sylvania City Coun- several entities. A key reason cil chambers, is being held “to for the interest in a regional ap- determine whether there is a proach: an estimated $100,000 need in our community” for a cost for a skateboard park. A Dr. Christine Tumele, Dr. Amy Balettie, Dr. Scott Hughes and Dr. Gregory P. Vogt skateboard park, he said. $20,000 contribution for each Students as well as parents entity might make the project CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY have made inquiries about the more attractive, offi cials noted The veins in your legs are very parts of the body. And as podiatrists, development of a park, he said. then. important to your overall health, we have a unique opportunity to get As the recreation district con- When they presented the pe- as they supply low oxygen blood insights into how other systems of siders possible capital improve- titions to city offi cials, Sylvania to your heart. As people age, their the body are functioning. With our ments, offi cials want to fi nd out teens Nick Hosinski and Ben veins can become stretched out and knowledge and experience, your “how much of an interest there Miller said there are skate parks weak, and they may not pump blood cooperation, teamwork with other truly is” for the development of in area communities, including as effi ciently as they should or once medical care givers, and the great a skateboard park, Mr. France did. This condition is called chronic power of podiatry, we will have you Oregon, Maumee, Toledo, Port venous insuffi ciency. Symptoms can walking in comfort, with a smile on said. Clinton, Delta, and Bedford include varicose veins, ulcerated your face and a spring in your step. The recreation district has Township. skin, or a rash on the calves and Visit our website at www.monpod. investigated various types of The petition, signed by 120 ankles. Swelling or discolored skin com. facilities, and has looked into registered voters, stated that can also indicate chronic venous estimated costs associated “building a skate park is a insuffi ciency. With chronic venous P.S. with the different concepts, Mr. positive way to keep kids out of insuffi ciency, legs may feel heavy, Women in their 50s are most prone to France said. trouble and a good way to stay restless, or tired. Depending on the developing chronic venous insuffi iciency. Sylvania community mem- physically active. severity of the condition, treatment bers are being encouraged to at- “Many local businesses have can range from wearing compression tend the public meeting to offer become aggravated because stockings to surgery. Risk factors their opinions. include heredity, obesity, and skateboarders are damaging 8085 Secor Rd., • Lambertville Based on inquiries received their property. This petition is smoking. While our specialty at FOOT 734/856-8900 • 419/480-8900 about a skateboard park in the & ANKLE SPECIALISTS, P.C. is feet, designed to keep skateboarders our work in podiatry can affect all www.monpod.com + Sylvania community, there are off of company property, and in +

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 102507_RP5_NGH__MI3 1 10/23/2007, 6:15:44 PM + SECTION M, PAGE 4 THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 + Ottawa Hills boys’ soccer team gives coach reason to smile By JOHN WAGNER starter at sweeper whom McEl- experience his team gained in BLADE SPORTS WRITER roy calls “rock-solid. He has been its regional run last season has To be kind, let’s just say that an anchor for our defense.” come in handy this fall. Ottawa Hills boys’ soccer Coach In the midfi eld, Sam Kuehnle “That experience seems to Greg McElroy is hard to please. is another junior who has started give this team a calm whenever McElroy admits that he ex- for three seasons at Ottawa Hills. they play,” he said. “They just pects a lot from a program that “He does all the quiet work,” don’t hit the panic button. ranks among the top Division III McElroy said of Kuehnle. “He “Even in our loss against An- teams in Ohio. anchors the middle of the fi eld thony Wayne, we seemed to fi nd That’s why the smile he gave for us.” an answer for everything they his team after a win over Mau- Kuehnle also allows fellow did — except for the last goal, of mee Valley late last month spoke midfi elders Ben Bryant and Jor- course. But I thought we played volumes about the Green Bears’ dan Bernardo to concentrate on very well despite the loss.” play this season. offense. The large number of return- “We beat Maumee Valley 6-0, Bryant is a junior in his third ees, plus the addition of Coach and afterwards I asked them, year as a starter, while Bernardo Jorge Diaz — “[Diaz] is a nice ‘How long did it take me to smile is a senior captain who has six addition to our program be- last year?’ ” McElroy said. “I re- goals and four assists this year. cause he gives us another voice,” minded them that my fi rst smile “Bryant distributes the ball McElroy said — has created a last year came when we beat well and is able to put other new set of expectations for this Bluffton [in the district fi nals].” teams under pressure quickly,” highly successful squad. But there has been plenty for McElroy said. “As high as my expectations McElroy to smile about this sea- “Bernardo played some de- are, I know the expectations of son as the Green Bears ranked The Ottawa Hills boys’ soccer team is, front row, from left, David Joseph, Jack Jamieson, Ben Bry- fense early in the year, but he’s the kids are higher,” McElroy sixth in the fi nal Division III ant, Sam Kuehnle, Reid Glosser, and Emerson Saum, and, back row, from left, coach Greg McElroy, very quick and has a nice shot, said. state poll. Ottawa Hills posted a Sam Rumpf, Jake Bruner, Eliot Browarsky, David Sherry, Josh Bruner, Kevin Elliott, and Kevin Nu- so he has improved our offense “Last year our goal was to win 13-1-2 overall record during the gent. Not pictured: Jordan Bernardo, Charles Deluga, David McChesney, and Ian Monroe. in the midfi eld.” our last game – in other words, regular season, winning both the The top scoring forwards for we wanted to strive for a state Toledo Area Athletic Conference thought his team was capable the position of goalkeeper fol- the second half, and he made the Green Bears are Elliott, a title. and Northwest Ohio High School of big things this fall. But there lowing the graduation of last some wonderful saves that senior who had 15 goals despite “We have some of the same Soccer League Division 1 titles. were question marks entering year’s starter. helped us to get a tie. beginning the season as a goal- pieces in place to do some of With eight starters return- the season as well, including at Early this season Kevin Elliott “From that point on, he has keeper, and Eliot Browarsky, a the same things this season,” he ing from a year ago, McElroy moved from forward to the nets, started every game, and I an- sophomore who had 24 goals added. but the development of senior ticipate he will continue to play this year. Of course, the Green Bears al- Jake Bruner allowed Elliott to well.” “Both create a lot of havoc ready have reached one of their AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION return to his natural position. The Green Bears allowed just against other teams, and they goals: They found a way to make “We certainly needed Jake to 10 goals this season, an average both have scored some big goals their coach smile. NNEWEW 22007007 MONTEMONTE CARLOCARLO NNEWEW ‘‘0707 HHHRHR LLTT step up his game, and he has,” of 0.62 per game, but Bruner isn’t for us,” McElroy said. Contact John Wagner at: McElroy said. “Against Clay on the only reason. Another is ju- Now in his third season at [email protected], Sept. 18 we used Jake in goal in nior Jack Jamieson, a three-year Ottawa Hills, McElroy said the or 419-7240-6481.

stk. #77268 was $21,740 stk. #77187 she said. Sophomore Alan Bowsher, try competitor from Sylvania now But Rood is convinced she an Elmwood grad, established Southview, was among the top $ SAVE now made the right decision to play a personal record, fi nishing in 20 fi nishers at the Earlham Col- $ $ Bedford for the Wolverines. 15th place (25:50). Junior Eric lege Invitational. 18,985 2,755 Continued from Page 1 16,144 “I would not make any chang- Porter from Wauseon was 18th VOLLEYBALL: Kate Schafer, ment match as a freshman. es if I could go back and do it a Norwalk St. Paul graduate, is NNEWEW ‘‘0707 TTRAILBLAZERRAILBLAZER LSLS 4x44x4 NNEWEW ‘‘0707 SSILVERADOILVERADO “It really got me ready for this over again,” Rood said. It’s so much more starting an impressive career as because I knew what to expect,” CROSS COUNTRY CONNEC- a freshman for the John Carroll 44WDWD EXT.EXT. CCABAB Rood said. TION: Four runners from area competitive‘ in college. volleyball team. She was one of “It’s so much more competi- high schools led the Ohio North- six players with at least six kills tive in college. You’re playing ern University cross country You’re playing against in a match against Case Western against extremely good athletes team to a third-place fi nish at the extremely good Reserve. every match.” Falcon Invitational on Oct. 13. stk. #77325 was $29,940 FIELD HOCKEY: Gabby Haj- now stk. #77335 was $29,702 Rood helped Michigan im- Eastwood graduate Jimmy athletes every match. jar, a sophomore at Boston Uni- prove to 16-4 on the season and O’Brien took 11th place, tying Veronica Rood versity, is a key contributor to the $ now 4-4 in the Big Ten with the 30-27, his season-best time of 25:40 at ’ 24,334 SAVE SAVE success of the Boston University $ $ 30-27, 30-28 blanking of Ohio the meet that was held at Bowl- in 25:55, while sophomore Brent fi eld hockey program. In early % 60 5,606 $ State. or o MOS* 24,487 5,215 ing Green State University. Hiser of Gibsonburg fi nished team statistics, the Ottawa Hills Rood said the most diffi cult O’Brien, a junior, tied his per- 43rd (26:47). graduate was third in scoring Prior sales excluded. Limited time only. All rebates applied. Offer good through 10-31-07 with approved credit. Residency restrictions apply. adjustment has been academi- sonal record to help the Polar The foursome will lead the Po- with fi ve goals and 10 points. cally. Bears fi nish just behind Kent lar Bears on Saturday in the Ohio NORTHTOWNE CHEVROLET.COM “The load of school work is so State and Lansing Community Send information to: Athletic Conference Champion- [email protected] Attn: Cam- “Where we make friends through sales and keep them through service.” much different than high school. College. Ohio Northern, a Divi- ships at John Carroll University It’s been a lot of hard work,” sion III school, topped several pus Notes. Or you can mail it to 7640 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI in suburban Cleveland. us at: The Blade Sports Dept., 541 Rood said. Division I foes, including Toledo, Kelly Grieve, a freshman at “You have to be very dedi- Bowling Green, Buffalo, and North Superior St., Toledo, OH, (419) 241-1313 • (734) 847-6711 John Carroll and a cross coun- 43660, Attn: Campus Notes. www.ntchevy.com cated and you can’t fall behind,” Detroit. SENIOR CITIZENS’ ACTIVITIES MONROE COUNTY Thursdays: Beginning Ital- for low-income families with ian classes, 2-4 p.m. now to children. Take Social Security DUNDEE AREA SENIOR Oct. 25. Free for seniors ages cards for each family mem- CITIZENS CENTER 60 and older, except for the ber, proof of household in- 284 Monroe St. textbook. come, proof of address (utility Daily walks at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 25: Health Odyssey, 11 bill, etc.), birth certifi cates or and lunch at noon, Mon- a.m. Topic, Shingles preven- proof of custody of children days through Fridays; call for tion and treatment. Free tur- ages 12 and younger. Apply lunch reservations. key chili and salad lunch. between 10 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays: Daily walk, 9:30 Information on all pro- Oct. 31 at the senior center. a.m. Rummicube or bunco grams: 734-241-0404. Information: 419-936-3079 at 9:30 a.m. Low impact exer- or visit www.geocities.com/ cise, 1 p.m. MONROE CARING friendshippark. Tuesdays: Bible study at ALTERNATIVES 10:30 a.m. Euchre at 10 a.m. 2092 South Custer Rd. TOLEDO and 1 p.m. Medication management ASIAN SENIOR CENTER Wednesdays: Jackpot at services for individuals Highland Park Shelter 9:30 a.m. Embroidery class at having diffi culty taking pre- House 10:30 a.m. Trivia games with scribed medications. 1865 Finch St. prizes at 1 p.m. Low impact Assessment by registered Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon- exercise at 1 p.m. nurses, who will set up dis- days, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Thursdays: Senior yoga at pensing of medications and Tai chi exercises from 1-2 10 a.m. Movie with popcorn injections while comply- p.m. Fridays and beverages at 1 p.m. ing with physicians’ orders. Oct. 28: Flu shots and Fridays: Rummicube or Program is for all ages, but pneumonia shots from noon crafts at 9:30 a.m. Pinochle seniors receive sliding-fee to 3 p.m. at the Toledo Health at 1 p.m. scale. Department downtown, 835 Information and activi- Information: 734-242- North Erie St. ties: 734-529-2401. 8711. Information: 419-481- 1954. FRENCHTOWN SENIOR CITIZENS INC. TEMPERANCE SENIOR 2786 Vivian Rd., Monroe, BEDFORD SENIOR ADULT CENTER Mich. CITIZEN CENTER 2700 Pelham Rd. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1653 Samaria Rd. Weekdays programs for all Monday through Friday and Oct. 25: Euchre tourna- seniors ages 60 and older, 8: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday ment, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday. Nov. 7: Flu shots from 8 Information: 419-531- Lunch at noon; reserva- 2119. tions required by 9 a.m. on a.m. to noon. lunch day. Call 734-242- Information on all pro- 0976. grams: 734-856-3330. ELEANOR KAHLE Oct. 25: Halloween dance SENIOR CENTER and party, 5:30-9:30 p.m. ST. ANTHONY SENIORS 1315 Hillcrest Ave. Weekday nutrition lunches Oct. 26: Swedish weaving 4605 St. Anthony Rd. for seniors ages 60 and over, at 9 a.m. Bingo at 1 p.m. Second, fourth Fridays: 11:45 a.m. Free-will dona- Oct. 29: Bridge at 9 a.m. Potluck dinners. Euchre tion. Reservations required Quilting Club at 10 a.m. Get games at 11:30 a.m. Open to a day in advance: 419-476- Moving class at 11 a.m. all seniors. 2969. Oct. 30: Chair exercises at Information: 734-854- 11 a.m. Bunco at 1 p.m. Activities information: 1143. Oct. 31: Euchre at 9:30 a.m. 419-476-2745. Pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Nov. 1: Chair exercises at LUCAS COUNTY SYLVANIA 11 a.m. Pool League at 1 p.m. FRIENDSHIP PARK SENIOR CENTER Line dancing at 2 p.m. SENIOR CENTER 7140 Sylvania Ave. Information: 734-243- 2930 131st St., Point Place Tuesdays: Dinner at 5 p.m. 6210. Weekdays: Lunch at 11:45 for ages 55 and older. Call to a.m. at a suggested donation sign up ahead of time. Card THE MONROE CENTER of $2 a person. playing groups also meet at 15275 South Dixie Hwy. Oct. 31: Salvation Army that time. Trips: Greek Isles cruise, assistance available for se- Information: 419-885- + Oct. 27 to Nov. 9. niors ages 62 and older and 3913. +

102507_RP5_NGH__MI4 1 10/23/2007, 6:20:25 PM + THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 SECTION M, PAGE 5 + Sylvania schools get system for emergency notification By JANET ROMAKER minutes, ensuring they receive the Sylvania Schools Web site at Nancy Crandell, spokesman for arises,” she said. tem in his former district in Los BLADE STAFF WRITER the same message quickly. www.sylvaniaschools.org or by the district. Part of the district’s decision Angeles and “was very excited A system to alert parents in The system will allow Sylvania calling the Connect-ED infor- Those situations can be ad- to select Connect-ED was based about us bringing it to Sylvania. the event of a school or district- Schools to reach every house- mation line at 419-824-8971. dressed by adding cell phone on the security and integrity of His experience helped in our wide emergency is being imple- hold in minutes of an emergency Annual cost for the service numbers and work numbers. its system. decision-making,” she said, add- mented by Sylvania Schools. situation, said Superintendent is less than $4 per student, or To ensure that the district The system has been imple- Through the new Connect-ED Brad Rieger. about $30,000 for Sylvania’s knows how many and which mented within the military, ing that the “real selling feature” service from the NTI Group, Inc., He said the district will have 7,552 students. numbers were reached, results government, and other secu- is the security features and the principals and administrators the fl exibility to grow with the The district conducted its fi rst of outgoing messages are re- rity-conscious entities, and it reporting features. will have the ability to reach system to include other applica- test of the new system last week, ported back to school adminis- has redundancies built into the The NTI Group is a privately parents in the district through a tions, such as streamlining the and had a success rate of about trators. system on various levels, said held company located in Los single phone call. district’s absentee process. 91 per cent. After the test last week, the Ms. Crandell. Angeles. The company makes An Internet-based, school-to- Parents will have the op- Offi cials are now checking on district received “a report within Many large school districts and distributes Connect-ED, parent communication service, portunity through the Web site the numbers that didn’t work; about 30 minutes that allowed have been using the system for it allows school administrators and a phone information line most of those apparently were us to begin cleaning up the data the last fi ve to seven years, she an emergency communication, to schedule, send, and track to change or add a telephone numbers of people who were to ensure that 100 per cent of our said. attendance notifi cation, and personalized messages to thou- number. Changes and addi- not at home and who do not parents will receive future notifi - Stew Jesse, principal at North- community outreach service sands of staff and parents in just tions can be made via a link on have answering machines, said cation, when and if the situation view High School, used the sys- designed for K-12 schools.

Nov. 3 at 611 Woodville Rd. 419-825-3509. Handicap accessible. Breakfast HOG HEAVEN t Toledo Harbor Lighthouse What’s On and luncheon cafe. Bake, candy, Society meets the last Thursday book, toy, and second-hand Continued from Page 3 of each month at Maumee Bay shops. Information: 419-838- State Park Lodge, 7 p.m. t 5796. Annual Wine Gala of Mobile t Western Lake Erie As- t Meals of Toledo, 6 p.m. Nov. Waterville Community sociation meets the second 3 at the Stranahan Great Hall. Church, holiday shopping Thursday of each month at 7 Sample wines and appetizers extravaganza, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. p.m. at the University of To- from area distributors and res- Nov. 3 at Dutch and Waterville- ledo Lake Erie Center, 6200 taurants. Silent auction all eve- Monclova roads, Waterville. Bayshore Rd., Oregon. Open ning. Gourmet dinner with live Crafts, gifts. to the public. Information: auction of over 35 lots of wines. www.westernlakeerie.org. Dance music by Touched, until Health t Toastmasters Interna- midnight. Tickets, $125 each. t Benefi ts the home delivered Free Skin Cancer Screenings tional, Anthony Wayne Chapter, meal program of Mobile Meals. sponsored by Bay Park Commu- meets the fi rst, third, and fi fth Tickets: 419-255-7806. nity Hospital, Oregon, 9 a.m. to Wednesdays of each month at 11 a.m. Nov. 2 at the hospital’s 6:30 p.m. at Charlie’s Restau- t Enchanted Evening dinner Professional Offi ce Building, rant, 6945 West Central Ave. auction to benefi t the Anne Suite 100. Space limited to 50 Information: 419-893-9759 or Grady Center, Nov. 4 at the people. Call to schedule: 419- www.toastmasters.org. SeaGate Convention Centre 690-7675. t downtown Toledo. Silent auction Westgate Toastmasters meet begins 4:30 p.m. with live music Fridays 7-8:30 a.m. at West Park performances. Dinner at 7 p.m. Areawide Place, 3501 Executive Pkwy., and live auction at 7:30 p.m. Las t Sauder Village, Fall Butcher- visitors welcome. Information: Vegas raffl e at 8:15 p.m. Danc- ing Day Oct. 27; Woodcarvers’ www.toastmasters.org. ing begins 8:30 p.m. Door prizes Show and Sale on Oct. 27-28, t Trendsetters Toastmasters at 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will be at the village in Archbold in meets the second and fourth used for a new bus. Information: Fulton County. Holiday Lantern Monday of each month to 419-866-6500, ext. 274. Tours available by reserva- improve communication skills, t “Bites and Bids” dessert tion only, on Nov. 24, Dec. both speaking and listening. and auction event to benefi t 1, and Dec. 8. Information: THE BLADE/LORI KING Information: 419-536-9427. www.saudervillage.org. t Toledo Area Genealogical Grace Community Center, 3-5 Martin Michael of Delta, Ohio, admires the new Harley VRSCD Night Rod motorcycle p.m. Nov. 4 at Sylvania United Society meets every second Church of Christ, 7240 Erie Clubs he won from The Blade in a subscription contest called ‘Read to Ride.’ The print-edition Monday in the basement of the St., Sylvania. Desserts served; t subscriber picked up his Harley — often affectionally referred to as a Hog — at Signature Common Space Bldg., 1700 Rotary Club of Toledo meets Harley in Perrysburg. music by the Toledo Symphony at noon on Oct. 29, at The Park North Reynolds Rd. Information: Brass Ensemble. Auction items Inn, 101 North Summit St., www.tagsohio.org. include coats from Roth Furs Speaker David Muller talks on t Genealogy by Computer and Leathers, weekend pack- “Caring for our Loved Ones at month at the Common Space runs are 1 p.m. the second t Glass City Singles Social Society meets 1 p.m. the ages, baskets, gift items. Silent the End of Life: What Business- Library, 1700 North Reynolds Sunday each month. Guests Club offers line dance instruc- second Saturday each month at bidding begins 3 p.m. and a live es Must Understand.” Informa- Rd., at 6:30 p.m. Information: welcome. Information: 419-472- tion at 6:30 p.m. and ballroom the Toledo Lucas County Public auction will start at 4 p.m. Infor- tion: 419-241-7060. 419-535-1064 or 419-882-0461. 1331. dance instruction at 7:30 p.m. at Library, 325 Michigan St. Visitors mation: 419-248-2467. t Glass City Miniatures t Holey Toledo Knitters guild t Toledo Artists’ Club offers Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heath- welcome. Information: 419-382- Guild meets 7 p.m. every third meets at 6:30 p.m. the third children’s art classes, advanced erdowns Blvd. Toast of the Town 6559 or www.gcstoledo.org. dining experiences at various Crafts, Tuesday, Conference Center at Wednesday each month at drawing, and mixed media for t Toledo Polish Genealogy restaurants on Thursday nights. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Epiphany Lutheran Church, 915 ages 5-17 at the Toledo Botani- Society meets the third Sat- Rummage Sales Information: 1-800-937-4616 or Elmer Rd. Mini-project each North Reynolds Rd., visitors cal Garden. Information: 419- urday each month at 10 a.m. www.toledosingles.com. t Sylvania United Church of month. Open to the public. Infor- welcome. Information: 419-537- 841-8153. at the Lagrange Street Library, t Christ Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. mation: 419-936-2986. 9325. t Toledo Bridge Club meets Greater Toledo Republican 3422 Lagrange St. Information to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at 7249 Erie t Toledo Area Aboriginal Re- t Needle Arts Guild of Toledo for games at 12:30 p.m. every Club meets the last Thursday at www.geocities.com/tpgs02. of each month, 7:30 p.m. at St., Sylvania. Handmade gifts, search Society (TAARS) meets meets at 6:30 p.m. on the sec- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday t Lucas County Amateur Ra- Wernert’s Corners Civic Associ- decorations, and homemade at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday ond Wednesday of each month and Friday; also at 7 p.m. on dio Emergency Services meets ation building, 5068 Douglas Rd. candy and baked goods avail- of each month at the Manor in the Conference Center, Toledo Monday and Saturday at 11 the fourth Saturday of each Information: 419-476-3884. able. Proceeds benefi t local House at Wildwood Preserve Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer. a.m. at 5640 West Central Ave. month at 9 a.m. at St. Luke’s charities. Nov. 10 a rummage Metropark. Meetings are open to For more information, call: 419- Beginners welcome. Lessons t Lutheran Home Coffee Club, Hospital near the Cafeteria. sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 the public. 832-3801. available. Information: 419-537- 1:30 p.m. second Thursday each Information: www.lcares.org. p.m. at the church. From 8 a.m. month, 131 North Wheeling St., t East Toledo Historical So- t Black Swamp Woodcarvers 6800. t Toledo PC Users Group to noon bags can be fi lled for Oregon. Information: 419-693- ciety meetings, Navarre Park meet 7-9 p.m. every Thursday in t Toledo Dulcimer Club, meets at 7:30 p.m. the fi rst $3. From noon to 2 p.m. bags 0751, ext. 246. shelter house, White Street near the Common Space basement, Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the stable Monday of each month at can be fi lled for $2 or 3 bags t for $5. Proceeds benefi t church Navarre Avenue. Held 2-4 p.m. Reynolds Road and Dorr Street. area at Wildwood Preserve BMW Riders of Toledo mo- the UAW Local 14 Hall, 5411 missions. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Open Annual carving show, Nov. 4. Metropark, weather permitting, torcycle club meets the second Jackman Rd. Information: Tuesday of the month. More t to the public. t IPMS Toledo Plastic Mod- 5100 West Central Ave. Bring www.toledopcug.net. St. Anne Hospital craft show, information: 419-874-2780 or t American Sewing Guild elers meets 6:30 p.m. the your dulcimers, harmonicas, t Public Employee Retirees 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at 3404 banjos, guitars, or washboards www.bmwridersoftoledo.org. West Sylvania Ave., third fl oor meets the second Wednesday second and fourth Thursdays Chapter 33 meets 10 a.m. the monthly at 6:30 p.m. at Sew each month, Rider’s Hobbies of to join in. Country, gospel, and t Lake Erie British Car Club fi rst Thursday each month at conference center. Bake sale, old-time music. Singers and raffl e, jewelry, holiday items, and Nice in the Diamond Plaza, 1855 Toledo, Starlight Plaza Shop- dinner meetings held the second Bowling Green Senior Center. South Reynolds Rd. New mem- ping Center, 5700 Monroe St., hand clappers welcome. Infor- Wednesday each month at For more information, call: 419- fashion items. Information: 419- mation: 734-856-4573. 474-7361 or 419-407-1630. bers welcome. Sylvania. Charlie’s Restaurant, 12407 833-5999. t t Welcome Club of North- Airport Hwy., Swanton. Dinner at t Crafters needed for show t Crochet Now of the Crochet PRIZM Creative Com- Guild of America meets the fi rst munity sponsors visual and west Ohio social group open 6:30 p.m., followed by meeting. Education and sale, noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 2, Information: 419-878-2041. Thursday each month from literary art workshops twice a to women new to the area or t and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to Nov. 3 at who want to make new friends. t Childbirth education classes Calvary Bible Chapel, 3740 West 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Maumee month, plus networking days. Maumee Valley Ford Model at Bay Park Community Hos- Branch Library, 501 River Rd. Information: 419-872-8730 or Needlework, card games, dining T Club, 7:30 p.m. the third Alexis Rd. For an application: out, golf. Information: 419-531- pital, 2801 Bay Park Drive, 419-472-9765, ext. 100. Information: 419-837-5653. www.myprizm.com. Wednesday each month at Oregon. To register, phone: 5636. Brondes Ford, 1511 Reynolds t t Springfi eld Embroidery Club t Photo Arts Club of Toledo 419-690-7735. Vendors wanted for Holiday t Compass Club luncheon, Rd., Maumee. Information: 419- Boutique, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. meets the third Saturday of each meets the fi rst and third Thurs- t Community Writers work- month from 11 a.m. to noon at days of each month at 7:30 p.m. speaker and discussion 11 a.m. 877-0513. 3 at Olney Elementary, North- Wednesdays at El Matador, t shop for area residents who wood. Information: 691-5073. Sew Many Stitches, 7341 Airport at Toledo Botanical Gardens, Mother’s Center of Great enjoy writing prose or poetry, 5403 Elmer Drive. Visitors 7011 Airport Hwy., and 11:30 Toledo hosts weekly meetings t Hwy. Springfi eld Serger Club 6-9 p.m. Fridays at Owens Com- Antique Dealers and Craft- meets the second Saturday of welcome. Information: 419-536- a.m. Thursdays at Uncle John’s and social activities for stay-at- ers needed for Circle of Friends restaurant, 3131 Secor Rd. munity College, College Hall each month from 11 a.m. to 8422 or www.toledophotoarts home moms and their children. Room 156 D. Information: 567- Bazaar Nov. 3, at First United noon. club.com. Open to the public. Information: Information: 419-868-1067 or Methodist Church (FUMC), 419-865-8848. 661-7385. t t Toledo Camera Club meets www.motherscenter.net. Sylvania. Proceeds benefi t Springfi eld Quilt Club meets t t English classes for adult the fi rst Saturday of each month 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Panera’s Professionals book t Stamp Collectors Club of the Sylvania’s community and club, newly formed group of speakers of other languages, FUMC. Table rental $25, class- from noon to 2 p.m. Information: Monday each month, Toledo Toledo meets regularly at 7 p.m. Burnham Building, 6850 Monroe 419-866-0782. Botanical Garden Community professionals, managers, and at Wernert’s Corner Civic As- rooms $60. Information: 419- educators meets for lunch the St., Sylvania, Room 208. Mon- 885-9095. t Machine Embroidery Guild Room, 5403 Elmer Drive. Open sociation Hall, 5068 Douglas Rd. days, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, to the public. More informa- fi rst Sunday each month at Information: 419-691-1657. t Regina Coeli Holiday Ba- meets the second Saturday 1 p.m. at Panera Bread, 4050 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, Wednes- every month (except Decem- tion available: 419-478-7594 or t Swan Creek Cygnets 4-H days from 9 a.m. to noon, and zaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 in www.toledocameraclub.com. Talmadge Rd. Information: 419- the activities center, 600 Regina ber) at Hancock Fabrics, 5700 517-3831. Club invites ages 8 to 18 for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5: t Maumee Valley Model Boat activities including small and 30-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Syl- Parkway. Homemade soups, Monroe St. at 11 a.m. Dues t per meeting is $2. Informa- Club, 7 p.m. fi rst Wednesday Singles group bowling large animal care, photography, vania Schools’ adult basic and salads, sandwiches; bake booth, league is accepting bowlers or and raffl es. Free. tion: 419-841-5373 or e-mail each month, Lake Township carpentry, gardening, cooking, literacy education. Information: [email protected]. Headquarters complex, 27975 teams of three for games every creative arts, sewing. Meetings 419-824-8539. t St. Mark Craft Show and other Sunday in Oregon. Infor- t Greater Toledo Sewing Guild Cummings Rd. and State Rt. held the second Monday each Silent Auction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 795. R C, Sail and Static. Boat mation: 419-862-0098. month. For more information: meets the third Monday of every See WHAT’S ON, Page 6

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102507_RP5_NGH__MI5 1 10/23/2007, 8:40:05 PM + SECTION M, PAGE 6 THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 + There are people out Mural ‘here who are willing What’s On Continued from Page 1 to volunteer their time Continued from Page 5 2006], our building needed and talents to help Fund-raisers painting,” Ms. Miller explained. t “We got permission from the the city look better. Spaghetti dinner benefi t building owner to paint it, so for Brookelynn Hunt, age 15 Sara Beth Miller ’ months, who has a rare form of rather than painting it brown or orange or green, we painted the brain cancer. Dinner from 2:30 to change the ordinance. 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the American mural.” “We got busy with our busi- Ms. Carr said a number of Legion Post, 5939 State Rt. 109, ness and, I admit, we never Delta. Several area bands will local artists worked on the dis- followed up until we got the [en- play, which is about 150 square perform free from 11 a.m. to 8 forcement] letter from the city,” p.m. Auction at 3 p.m; raffl es feet and depicts a scene along Ms. Miller said. and door prizes all day. Dinner the Raisin River in an impres- $5 adult, $2.50 child. Advance sionistic style. Ms. Miller and Ms. Carr are at- tempting to get a “stay of execu- tickets, call 419-386-4333 or It took several days to scrape 419-822-9286. the old brown paint off that tion” for their river scene. side of the building, which also They’ve talked with offi cials t Perry Burroughs Democratic houses a locksmith’s shop. Ms. from communities across the Women’s Club Annual Red, Carr said she and the other art- country that have active mural White and Blue Dance, 8 p.m. ists made no secret about what programs so that they can pres- Nov. 3, Civic Center, 237 South they were doing in July, 2006. ent to City Council next month Erie St. Ballroom dance contest; “I specifi cally kept it muted so a detailed vision of the ways additional contest fee, $25 per that there wouldn’t be any ob- that murals can help spruce up couple. Cash prizes. Cost for jections,” she said. “We worked Monroe’s downtown. dance: $15 per person. Call: Yvonne Harper, 419-243-2337. out in the daylight. People saw “Our city can’t afford a mural us, certainly.” plan right now that would mean Ironically, staff members for extra staff or extra costs,” Ms. Fish Fries the city worked on a city mural Miller said. t St. Paul’s Episcopal Church program in 2002. THE BLADE/HERRAL LONG “We realize that. But there are at Navarre Avenue and Coy The program would have al- people out here who are willing Road in Oregon, 4-7 p.m. third lowed artistic murals on build- A peaceful egret graces the side of the downtown Monroe Street Gallery. City code, however, Friday of the month, all-you- specifi cally bans mural signs and makes no distinction between advertising and art. to volunteer their time and tal- ings as long as they were pri- ents to help the city look better, can-eat walleye dinner, dessert vately funded and their content and we think there ought to be a included. Cost, $7.75 for adults, and children $4. approved by a committee that ensuring that they remained in dropped because of the expense last year that their mural was not way to do that.” included local artists. Those good repair. of overseeing it, city offi cials allowed, they contacted city hall t Holland American Legion Contact Larry P. Vellequette at: with murals on their buildings The proposed program was said. and spoke with several elected fi sh fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m. every would have to then obtain a presented to City Council in a When it was fi rst brought to representatives who encouraged [email protected] or 419-724-6091. Friday through April 18 at the yearly permit to keep them, work session that year, but was the attention of the two women them to petition City Council to post, 1074 Clarion Ave. Informa- tion: 419-865-8511. t Progressive Fishing Assoc. fi sh fry: Fridays from 5-8 p.m. now to Nov. 16 and Jan. 4 to April 25 at 8050 Schadel Rd. Adults $7, seniors $6.50, and child $4. Call: 419-392-4715. tAmazon Lodge No. 4, fi rst and third Fridays each month, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 638 North University St., 419-531-7079. tConn-Weissenberger Ameri- can Legion Post 587, 2020 West Alexis Rd., Fridays 5-7 p.m. tDiehn American Legion Post 468, fi rst Friday fi sh fry, 5-7 p.m. at 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. Deep fried and baked fi sh. Chicken strips and shrimp available. t Northwood VFW 2984 Friday fi sh fry, 5-8 p.m. every week at 102 West Andrus Rd. Steaks and chicken available. tFraternal Order of Eagles Jump up to 197, 5050 Jackman Rd., 5-8 p.m. Fridays, shrimp and frog legs, senior menu. tMaumee Eagles, 827 Illinois, pollock dinners, Fridays from 5-8 p.m. Cost, $6.50. Prime % rib, crab legs, shrimp, chicken available. APY* tVFW Post 3013, 5-7 p.m. 6.01 Fridays at 1950 South Eber Rd., Holland. Training tIronworkers apprentice- Interest ships; applications accepted at the Toledo Area Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center, 1078 Atlantic Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays. Picture ID and With New Performance Checking $10 nonrefundable fee required. Information: 419-382-3080. ** tRoofers Joint Apprentice- Plus FREE ATM Anywhere....Anytime ship and Training Commit- tee applications accepted at Northwest Ohio Construction Education Center, 4535 Hill Ave., 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. For ages 18 or older who have completed 10th grade or more and who have 30 days or more experience on roofs. Must show driver’s license or birth certifi - Things are hopping at Monroe Bank & Trust! With a cate. tEmployment Resource Cen- phenomenal interest rate on our FREE Performance Checking. ter, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, St. Stephen Church, 7800 Erie St., Sylvania. Free help with re- sumes, interview skills, network- ing, budget, and debt counsel- * ing. Information: 419-885-1551. * 6.01% APY Interest tOne-stop employment and job training. Information: Lucas County, 419-213-JOBS, or * No minimum balance required Wood County, 419-352-4172. tProject Succeed opportuni- ** ties for those who have lost * Free ATM use anywhere fi nancial support. Information: Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women at the University of * It’s easy to open your new account. Toledo, 419-530-8570. Pets tGood Manners and Basic Obedience training for dogs, classes held 6 to 7 p.m. Thurs- Log on to www.MBandT.com. Call 1.800.321.0032. days at the Toledo Area Humane Or visit the nearest MBT branch office for details. Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. Cost, $10 per class. Call: 419-891-0705. tS.N.i.P. – Spaying and Neuter- ing Prevention program offers reduced-fee vouchers to low- income and multiple pet owner families to help defray the costs of spaying or neutering their dogs and cats. Information: 734-856- 7326.

® Reunions For a listing of upcoming military and school reunions, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log. Support Groups * Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 8/13/07. 6.01% APY is paid on balances up to $25,000; 1.01% APY paid on additional amounts above $25,000 when requirements are met. Interest is compounded monthly. If requirements are not met, ATM fees will not be refunded and an interest rate of 0.25% APY will apply to the For a listing of support entire collected balance for that statement cycle. Rates may increase or decrease without notice. Fees may reduce earnings. Contact us for details. $150 penalty groups in the area, log on to if MBT Performance Checking Account closes within 180 days from opening. MBT Performance Checking is only available for personal accounts – no business or www.toledoblade.com/log. corporate accounts. Bank rules and regulations apply. $50.00 deposit to open. Volunteers ** ATM fees are rebated each statement cycle when requirements are met. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details. For a listing of volunteer op- MEMBER FDIC portunities in the area, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log. + +

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