Catholic Social Teaching – The Church’s Vision of a Just Society
Social Justice—What is it, when did “it” begin and why is it so important today? Join Sisters Joan Jurski, Nora Klewicki, and Eileen Ripsin on Saturday, Sept. 30 in the Regina Conference Room,6832 Convent Blvd., from 10 am to noon for a conversation around this topic. Continue reading Catholic Social Teaching – The Church’s Vision of a Just Society
Midwest Garden Guys
SCOTT: It’s the most wonderful time of year… for planting grass. Whether a new lawn or the important over-seeding, it’s the most successful time to lay down some seed.
MIKE: U betcha!!! But it’s not time to “Lay down some seed!” It’s time to “SOW” seed! Lay down is what Scott does when he goes to bed. Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys
MARK LUETKE LOOKING SIDEWAYS
I’m a regular at the Lowe’s store on West Central Avenue and have gotten to know customer service specialist Helen Perkins, who has been at the store since it opened 21 years ago. She is always friendly, energetic, helpful—and I found out recently that she’s also 83! Continue reading MARK LUETKE LOOKING SIDEWAYS
City Beat…
The Sylvania City Council approved an ordinace to accept the proposal of the SmithGroup of Ann Arbor, Mich. to update the city’s zoning code. According to city of Sylvania Economic Development Director, Bill Sanford, the SmithGroup was the design group that worked on the River Trail project.
City Council approved an ordinance to authorize Mayor Stough and Finance Director, Toby Schroyer, to enter into an agreement to share the city’s riot gear with the city of Toledo’s trained riot squad, who are in need of the equipment. As part of the agreement, TPD will hold two spots in their police academy for Sylvania new hires who have not had this training. Continue reading City Beat…
Township Talk …
The Sylvania Township Trustees voted unanimously to approve a subdivision lighting project and two zoning changes following public hearings on each of the issues.
The trustees approved the petition from residents for streetlights in Waterside Sylvania. Continue reading Township Talk …
Friday, September 15, 2023 1964 The Tribute -The #1 Beatles Show in the World ! returns to Centennial Terrace -Sylvania, Ohio Sylvania, Ohio 7:30pm (Gates open at 7:00pm) Special guest band Skoobie Snaks tickets 45.50 – ( 50.00 day of show if not sold out) all seats General Admission Continue reading
Summer may be almost over, but we’ve got sweet corn
Where has summer gone? Technically there are still a few weeks left to enjoy, especially if you’re not headed back to school. For those of us who aren’t, it’s time to get serious. Serious about doing those things we wanted to over the season but didn’t. Now’s your last chance to run through a sprinkler, hop on your bike, catch fireflies and eat sweet corn – lots of sweet corn. Continue reading Summer may be almost over, but we’ve got sweet corn
Midwest Garden Guys
SCOTT: Hey Mike, you stopped over just in time to watch me whop these hydrangeas down.
MIKE: Scott!!! Stop right there… SCOTT!
SCOTT: It’s okay Mike, these are not French hydrangeas. They’re Quick-Fire Panicle Hydrangeas. Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys
Sylvania’s Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio touts new staff; new services
Shannon Schwanbeck of Sylvania’s Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio was looking for just the right people to help in her store. She wanted those who have product knowledge and a good understanding of how to provide great customer service. Her hopes were realized thanks to two of her loyal customers. Continue reading Sylvania’s Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio touts new staff; new services
Highland Meadows Pool Director retires after 50 years
In 1973, the United States ended its involvement in the Vietnam War after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords; Secretariat became the first horse since Citation in 1948 to win the Triple Crown; the Alaska Oil Pipeline bill was passed allowing construction of the pipeline to access oil from the North Slope of Alaska; a Three-Day Weekend was put in place in the UK; Queen Elizabeth opened the Sydney Opera House AND, even more important to many in Sylvania, Bill Geha began his 50-year-long career managing the Highland Meadows pool, making a significant impact on generations of children and adults. Continue reading Highland Meadows Pool Director retires after 50 years