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An Ohio tradition maple sugaring
On the first day of spring, Erika Buri, interim director of Olander Park System, and I tapped the only maple sugar tree at Olander Park.When the first settlers came to Ohio the area was covered with...
View ArticleLake Olander small and serene, but still needs respected as any body of water
I was saddened to hear about the 8-year-old boy who was pulled from Lake Olander on Saturday night and shortly after declared dead.As details about the incident are slowly coming out, I felt compelled...
View ArticleSafety tips for the 4th of July
It's the time of year to enjoy fireworks. lighting up the sky and sometimes shaking the earth a little.Many of you will attend the annual firework show at Centennial Terrace on Thursday. But some of...
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Market on Main is still in full bloom
The passing of Labor Day may mean the dog days of summer are coming to an end, but that doesn’t apply to Ohio and nearby Michigan’s agricultural growing season.Sylvania’s Market on Main is still in...
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Humans: Different and all the same
Even though we are an ocean apart, I often call my zia and nonna in Sicily to check in on how their life is progressing. I admit, I often complain about life as single woman, work, and one thing none...
View ArticleBe mindful of food waste this holiday
The holidays conjure up that romantic image of families gathering around the table feasting on whole turkeys, honey glazed hams, yams, apple pies, strudels, sugar cookies, etc…. My stomach growls just...
View ArticleNew Year's resolution to get fit, there's an app for that
Do you remember that scene in the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, when Kate Hudson’s character, Andi Anderson, is discussing how to turn a guy off?That conversation between Andi and her coworkers...
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Future King Road Branch Library's architectural highlights
I know many of you are anxious for the construction of a new library at the corner of King Road and Sylvania Avenue, presently being referred to as the King Road Branch.I am especially awaiting a...
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Remembering Barry and the making of the bagel
It’s been six months since the founder of Barry Bagels, Barry Greenblatt, 65, died. I met him only once.I think it was in the summer of 2013 when I stopped by Barry Bagels in Sylvania Township to learn...
View ArticleAnother move, writing for the feature's department
Two years ago, I moved to Sylvania to cover the Sylvania area for The Blade.Before the move, I had never been to Toledo or Sylvania.On Monday, I make another move. I am changing what I cover as a...
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