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The 2010 Chick Mix, the main fundraiserfor Chicks for Charity was held wednesday,July 21, under a large tent in the ToledoBotanical Garden. The sultry weather didn’tstop more than 700 chicks and junior chicksfrom raising more than $40,000 for the char-ity’s selection, The Victory Center. ChickConnie Spevak won the silent auction item,an “ultimate skin care package” from EvolvMedical Aesthetics and donated it back toThe Victory Center. One of the unusual

items up for auc-tion was a custom-designed Chicksfor Charity corn-hole set. The Chicks for Charity committee will

be reviewing new applications for its futurecharitable giving this fall. Watch the Website, chicksforcharity.net for applications tobe the recipient of fund-raising activitiesfrom this organization.

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ALMA dance troupe offers summer programsThe ALMA drum and dance organiza-

tion will offer the following summer pro-grams:• Drum Classes: “Soul Djembe Drum-

ming” with Yaya Kabo Sunday, Aug. 1- 22,12:30 p.m.Master Drummer Yaya Kabo offers a 4-

week series of classes for all students ofdjembe drumming. Classes are $25 per ses-sion or $75 for all four classes prepaid. • Dance Classes: “ALMA West African

Dance” Tuesday evenings through Aug. 24,7– 8:15 p.m.

ALMA’s West African Dance techniqueclass. The classes are $10 per individual ses-sion, or $35 for all four classes prepaid.Each class features a warm up, traditionaldance technique, choreography, along withlive drumming. No experience is necessary.Children with adults are welcome, andgroup discounts are available. Both classestake place at the Integration Yoga Studio,4633 West Bancroft St. in Toledo. Pre-regis-ter by calling 419-381-2755, or 419-A-OM-YOGA (266-9642) or visitwww.integrationyogastudio.com.

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Fundraising Professionals call for nominationsThe Northwest Ohio Chapter of the

Association of Fundraising Professionals(AFP) is currently accepting nominationsfor awards to be presented at NationalPhilanthropy Day (NPD) 2010. NPD is anopportunity to recognize outstandingphilanthropic efforts in the northwestOhio community. Nominations are cur-rently being accepted in the followingcategories:

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Winners will be selected by a panel ofjudges comprised of local leaders en-gaged in philanthropic efforts. Honoreesselected will receive their awards at theNational Philanthropy Day luncheonWednesday, Nov. 10. Nomination formscan be obtained by visiting http://afpn-woh i o . a f p n e t . o r g /No r t hw e s tO -hioNPD.aspx and are due by Aug. 13.

St. Luke’s Auxiliary plans style show and card partySt. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary Team 3 is

hosting a Card Party and Style Show Mon-day, Oct. 11, 1 – 4 p.m. in the St. Luke’s Hos-pital Auditorium. Guests will enjoy anafternoon of dessert, coffee and a sophisti-cated style show presented by Elegant Ragsof Perrysburg. The card party will beginafter the style show. Participants may also

play board games. Tickets are $15 each. Fortickets or information, call Sue Henry, 419-725-2726, or Dorothy Hill, 419-878-2964.

The St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary do-nates all fund-raising proceeds to the St.Luke’s Hospital Foundation to purchasehospital equipment, fund expansion proj-ects and to enhance patient care.

Memorial fundraiser to benefit victims of violenceIn the hope of bringing heightened

awareness to domestic violence in the com-munity, family and friends of TammyBowlin-Macrae, who was murdered by herboyfriend August 2007 in Toledo, have or-ganized a walk as a way of rememberingand honoring her memory. All proceedswill go directly to Advocates for Victims &Justice, Inc. in the Toledo area and contri-butions are 100% tax deductible.

The third annual Tammy's Walk eventwill be Saturday Aug. 28. The 2.5-mile walkwill begin at the Walbridge Park Gazebo onBroadway Street in Toledo. Registration be-gins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30a.m. There will be food, drinks, etc. thathave been contributed by several busi-nesses in the Toledo area. For more information contact walk co-

ordinator Robin Bowlin at 419-508-6152.

L-R: Kathy Saco and Rose Kandik werepleased with the raffle baskets at theChicks Mix ‘10.

The large crowd enjoyed mingling andbidding on auction items at the ChickMix.

Art Museum August highlights including GlassfestThe Toledo Museum of Art offers a

cool respite from the summer heat withexhibits “The Psychedelic 60s: Postersfrom the Rock Era,” “Out of Sight” andthe 92nd annual Toledo Area Artists ex-hibition. On Sunday, Aug. 15, the mu-seum will hold its annual Glassfest: Inthe Garden, a family-friendly event.There will be free hands-on activities,glassblowing demonstrations and tours. Summer of Love films in August in-

clude Psych Out (1968) Aug. 6 and Hair(1979) Aug. 20, both at 8 p.m. in the LittleTheater. There is music each Friday evening as

well as wine tastings. Visit www.toledo-museum.org for up-to-date information.

Fibromyalgia supportThe next meeting for F.A.C.E.S.

(Fibromyalgia Awareness Care Education& Support) group is Tuesday, August 10, 7 p.m. The support group meets in the PNCBank Building (formerly National CityBank), 4210 W. Sylvania Ave., Suite 102,near Westfield Franklin Park mall. Thegroup aids those who are feeling fatigue,tired, anxious and with aches and pains.Call Linda McGaffey, 419-478-8028 or 419-460-2527 for more information.

The English Club spent almost two hoursapplauding American friends today. Somemembers had to leave, but their kudos wereheartfelt. First they applauded the donationsto the English-language book collection, sentthrough the Peace Corps Partnership Grant."Tak, $900 for books! What a good and gen-erous gift," Anton, the poet, said. The Staro-bilsk Weekly wrote an article about it, whichI have yet to see. We still have another $400to go, I told them. Iryna, the library director,indicated, with Anton's translating help, thatshe has faith in America! I almost broke into"The Star Spangled Banner" but resisted thetemptation.

Then the English Club applauded theBibliomist project, funded by the Bill GatesFoundation to bring computers and Internetaccess to Ukraine libraries. We talked aboutwhy the library needs computers and whyInternet access is important. We drafted asupport letter: We support Bibliomist. Don'tforget Starobilsk Library. We may be Lu-gansk oblast, but we are part of the world!

We talked about a free press (a hot issue withjournalists here now), freedom of speech,and how Internet access helps us get infor-mation.

That led into a discussion of July 4th andIndependence Day: some American history(with help from PCV Stacie) and someUkrainian history. It was a chance to talkabout independence and freedom. Therewas some hesitation, but Anton led a gooddiscussion, partly in Russian, partly in Eng-lish.

Then I opened my bag and brought out asurprise: Letters that Prof. Laura Kline's

Russian class at Wayne State University hadsent in April (which I just received), with lotsof Easter wishes to go around. I fanned themout like a deck of cards and we played a"pick a card" game. We took turns readingthe notes. I suggested they write notes backand bring them to our next meeting. This isharder than it sounds, but I reassured themwe can go over them together.

Finally, we opened another box of booksfrom Toledo. Yeah Toledo! The library gotmore great books, including one called "TheNew American Bible" and another called"The Shack," which two young womenbrowsed through and asked to take out, veryexcited to have the books. In addition, toeveryone's delight, the box contained Amer-ican flags and mementos from Toledo, Ohio,including postcards and mouse pads, andeven a Mary Kay cosmetic for me. Lots of in-terest in the latter, a personal touch thatmeans so much!

This magic box turned into a fantastic In-dependence Day gift that tied together our

myriad exercises and themes for the day.Sometimes I wonder how a session will allwork out, but this one flowed seamlesslyfrom one activity and topic to another.

And so, from the library and the EnglishClub, thank you America, thank you Toledo,thank you Laura's Wayne State UniversityRussian class, thank you friends who aremaking gifts. Please keep them coming andhelp us reach our $900 goal.Donations needed Donors may go to

www.peacecorps.gov/and click on DO-NATE (you need to enter "Cary" and then"Ukraine"), you'll see a list in the left col-umn. Click on FAQs for more informationabout giving, memorial gifts, how much ofyour gift goes to the project, and receipts fortax deductions.

With gratitude from Starobilsk, Fran

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QQ.. I am a "fall" as far as my colorpalette. I would like to start shop-ping early for autumn clothes inorder to have to best selection.How soon will our local stores startcarrying their fall clothes? Whatshould I be looking for in falltrends regarding styles, accessories,shoes ... the whole nine yards.

A. Most large department storesbegin bringing in fall items in thenext two weeks - always in time

for back to school. This is a perfecttime to shop major sales on sum-mer clothes if you are looking for afew final pieces!This fall, look for femininity. Youwill see soft silhouettes and luxuryfabrics ... all the things that welove about the change of seasons!At work, consider looks with afeminine cut - Chanel-like suits,pencil skirts with belted blazers,purses in velvet or leather. Colorhighlights for fall continue to be in

the neutral palette - cream, black,gray and beige. Popular looks in-clude layered styles, fitted pantsor leggings and embellishmentssuch as ruffles, jewels and bead-ing. For shoes, we still can't escape

the boot! Marie Claire magazinefashion editor and Project Runwayjudge Nina Garcia considers it themust have accessory of the fall. Westill love a bootie and, particularly,a lace-up "Granny" boot.

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Since it launched in 1964, Topshop hasbecome a major style authority and one offashion's biggest success stories. Exempli-fying up-to-the-minute affordable style, itsbrave and irreverent approach to fashionhas made it the number one high streetstop for style conscious shoppers and in-dustry insiders alike.With over 300 stores in the UK and over

a 100 in growing international territories,Topshop's triumph has been all the moreremarkable considering its humble begin-nings. Now part ofthe long-standing re-tail force ArcadiaGroup, Topshopbegan in the base-ment of a departmentstore in the North ofEngland called PeterRobinson.A year later, the

same store allocatedTopshop space in thebasement of its Lon-don branch at OxfordCircus, right in the middle of one of thecity's most famous shopping streets. Lessthan a decade later Topshop became astand-alone retailer. In 1994 the brand tookover the entire 90, 000 square ft space, andthe iconic Topshop flagship store was born.It is still the world's largest fashion store onthe high street, attracting over 200,000 stylesavvy shoppers each week.But it's Topshop's individuality that has

earned it the reputation as a destination forpioneering British fashion on the highstreet. A staunch supporter of young Britishdesign talent, Topshop has sponsored theglobally recognized New Generationscheme since 2002, which has bolstered thecareers of fashion heavy-weights such asAlexander McQueen and Matthew

Williamson, as well as emerging talents likeChristopher Kane, Danielle Scutt and Mar-ios Schwab.In September 2005 Topshop became the

first high street retailer to show on scheduleduring London Fashion Week when it pre-sented its own acclaimed in-house designcollection Unique (created in 2001). Subse-quent partnerships with international bou-tiques as far flung as Tokyo and LAfollowed.An early pioneer of high street/ de-

signer collabora-tions, partnershipswith some of his-tory's most iconicfashion names, in-cluding Kate Mossand Celia Birtwell,have further ce-mented thebrand's reputationas fashion leaderand trend setter.These covetablecollections are

now available beyond the high streetthanks to the award winning TOP-SHOP.COM, which delivers to countriesaround the globe. Ease of navigation and aconstantly evolving magazine style thatmimics the brand's approach to dressingand fashion now attracts an average of700,000 users per week.An attitude that is accessible to all and

a bold product range has won Topshop alegion of loyal fans and truly placed it onthe international style map - and now theprofile of the high street legend is set to ex-pand further with more big stores planned,including a flag ship store on Broadway inNew York's Soho.

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Dear Dot! My friends and I want to startour holiday shopping early, preferably at one lo-cation. Any suggestions?

According to Mary Hoffman, of Maumee,“The Country Garden Club Trunk Show inPerrysburg is a much anticipated annual shop-ping extravaganza, featuring over 25 uniqueboutiques from around the country. I alwaysfind special items for everyone on my holidaygift list and myself. It gives us all an excuse toshop at select boutiques and it benefits the entirecommunity.”The Trunk Show, planned for Oct. 11-13,

is the only annual event of its kind in

Northwest Ohio. It will be held at the Car-ranor Hunt and Polo Club, 502 East SecondSt., Perrysburg. The Preview Party is Mon-day, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Oct.12 is the special ‘Shopping and Cham-pagne’ party held from 6-9:30 p.m. Bothevents have special pricing. General admission tickets are $5 for

shopping Tuesday, Oct. 12 and Wednesday,Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Luncheon is avail-able from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on both days. Proceeds benefit community projects.

For ticket information e-mail Trunk-Show10@aol.com.

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“Eat Pray Love”-inspired fashionsLOS ANGELES/PRNewswire/—Lead-

ing fashion designer Sue Wong announcedthe launch of "Eat Pray Love by Sue Wong,"a luxurious ready-to-wear collection in-spired by the highly anticipated film EatPray Love, in theaters nationwide Aug. 13.The line will launch nationally in August2010 as a special limited edition collectionfor fall 2010, available in fine departmentstores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth

Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom's,Lord and Taylor and Dillard's, as well as onwww.saks.com, www.bloomingdales.comand www.SueWong.com."Eat Pray Love by Sue Wong" will fea-

ture pieces influenced and inspired by thestory's focus on the beauty and exoticessence of India and Indonesia, specifically,rich colors and textures, exotic flair, and in-tricate embellishments.

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Fashion Forward

The Heat Is OnIt’s hotter than ever as we plunge

headfirst into the dog days of summer. Itcan be challenging and tricky to find out-fits that can withstand the heat and hu-midity and still look cool. This month, Ithought it best to focus on some of thesimplest trends in summer clothing tohelp you beat the heat.You can never go wrong with a light-

weight tank top in a neutral color. Tanksare easy and cheap, and look instantlyglamorous when paired with a stylishpair of shorts. Look for breathable mate-rials in solid colors. American Apparel is agreat place to look because they have clas-sic cotton tees in every color of the rain-bow. Plus, the line is made andmanufactured right here in the U.S.A.Visit the flagship in Columbus or buy on-line at Americanapparel.com. Want some-thing different and ahead of the fashioncurve? Tie-dye is making a comeback andmany of the pieces we are seeing for fallrepresent this look. My top color picks aresmoky charcoals and various shades ofblue. For dressier occasions choose a silktank. They look glamorous and elegantwhen worn with shorts and heels, and thematerial is super lightweight. Designers have really showcased a

more updated version of shorts this sea-

son, and you can finally find an array ofstyles that suit almost any body type.Pleated shorts add some volume andplayfulness to the traditional chino orchambray, safari styles are still in, and youcan never go wrong with a simple flatfront pair. Some of my favorite shortscome from j.crew because they aren’t toolong or too short and they come in a vari-ety of colors. Most are under $50. As with any look, choose your acces-

sories wisely. My favorite summer jewelryis from dogeared.com. The necklaces aresimple and understated yet complete anyoutfit and look effortless. Double up onleather-banded bracelets and rock alonger necklace with a cool charm. Somecelebs even wear two or three of the neck-laces at a time - they are great for mixingand matching! Stay with a flat sandal tocomplete the beach-chic look. All of theabove looks will keep you cool whilelooking hot - What’s more comfortablethan a tank top, roomy shorts, and flats? Ican’t think of much! Enjoy the heat instyle.

NEW YORK/PRNewswire/ -- The firstfashion Web site that gives real-time an-swers to any fashion question began thissummer. Glamourmagazine and Like.comunveil WhatToWear.com, the new interac-tive Q&A site where visitors get quick tipsfrom the pros: Glamour experts, celebritystylist Nicole Chavez, fashion bloggers, aswell as the extended fashion community.In addition to providing free, person-

alized expert answers to every fashionquestion, WhatToWear is giving visitorsvisual answers, with photos of productsand styled outfits that visitors can buy di-rectly from online retailers. Using the pro-prietary "Style Visualization" technology,stylists can explain in pictures what beforewas reserved to flat text, adding a deeperdimension to traditional Q&A sites and al-lowing anyone to feel as styled as a red-carpet star.

In addition to having an army of Glam-our stylists ready to deploy personalizedfashion advice from their distinct point ofview, What ToWear has top fashion stylistslike Nicole Chavez, Tammy Eckenswillerand Andre Austin -- who have dressed thestars on the silver screen and the red car-pet -- on board to dish out their own dosand don'ts. As part of the partnership, Glam-

our.com will feature guest blogs by What-ToWear stylists, highlight the mostpopular and recently asked questions, andprovide readers with easy access to gettheir fashion questions answered throughquick links from Glamour's online fashioncoverage.Like.com is the technology company

responsible for fashion's first visual searchengine as well as innovative fashion sitesCouturious.com and Weardrobe.com.

Glamour and Like.com launch ‘WhatToWear’

‘The Hills' Lo and TheLoDown.comLOS ANGELES/PRNewswire/—"THE

HILLS" Star Lo Bosworth has announcedthat she is launching her own digital mediacompany, THELODOWN.COM. Th-eLoDown is a guide to fashion, relation-ships and the good life. Whether it'stackling your first date, decorating yournew apartment, or advice about the bestfashion buys and hippest hot spots, Lo's

team will share advice straight from theirown personal experiences, answer readerquestions and much more. Published daily,TheLoDown features five categories: Rela-tionships, Health and Fitness, Style, Beauty,and Life.The site gives readers the ability to ask

questions, which will be answered by Loand her team in Web site postings.

Project Runway’s 8th season beginsNew York/—PRESSWIRE—Let the

sewing, stitching and snickering begin.The Emmy® Award-nominated series,Project Runway, kicked off its eighth sea-son with 17 talented designers on Thurs-day, July 29. In the show's expanded90-minute format, the new crop of de-signers will encounter host Heidi Klum,mentor Tim Gunn and judges MichaelKors and Nina Garcia and top-nameguest designer and celebrity judges as

they face inventive challenges, unex-pected eliminations and other surprisesalong the way. Filmed on location inNew York, each episode of the eighth sea-son will feature more couture creationsand fashion flubs as the designers at-tempt to make the cut to show at NewYork Fashion Week at Lincoln Center.Editor’s note: We’ll be cheering on

Valerie Mayen, 28, who now resides inCleveland.

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The summer vegetables from my CSA(community supported agriculture) arearriving faster than what my producedrawer can handle so the only solutionand certainly not a terrible one ispreparing summer vegetable stewa.k.a. ratatouille. I am reminded of the long ago storyfrom Yankee Magazine where it wasn’twise to leave your car doors unlockedespecially at night not because of thiev-ery but to find overgrown zucchinisand summer squashes on your frontseat. Ratatouille is the answer for thisabundance. Ratatouille, in addition to being usedas a side dish, makes a great filling foromelets, or added to freshly cooked

fusilli pasta. Chop the vegetables a lit-tle finer, and turn it into a tapenade byadding rinsed capers, and pitted olivesand serve it with toasted baguetteslices. I have added chicken stock and a fewpotatoes to turn it into a soup. It willlast a few days in the refrigerator. Idon’t recommend freezing as is it be-comes too mushy. Our recipe this month should be usedas a guide. Eggplant skin tough? Peelit. Too many fresh string beans? Add tostew. Chard, chop it and add that too. Don’t worry, bring that ratatouille to apotluck and friends will be leavingsummer vegetables in your car with anote begging for more.

3 T extra-virgin olive oil2 cups chopped onions2 1-pound eggplants, unpeeled andcut into 1-inch cubes4 garlic cloves, minced2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inchpieces1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch

pieces2 three-quarters pounds ripe toma-toes seeded, coarsely chopped (about6 cups)3 fresh thyme sprigs1 fresh rosemary sprig, 1-2 inches 1 bay leafOne quarter cup fresh basil, choppedSalt & freshly ground pepper to taste

RATATOUILLE

Heat oil in heavy large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onions and sautéuntil tender, about 10 minutes. Add eggplants, peppers and garlic. Sauté 5 min-utes. Add zucchini and sauté for 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, thyme, rosemaryand bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until vegetablesare almost tender and flavors have blended, stirring occasionally, about 30-35minutes. Remove cover and continue cooking until desired consistency, approx-imately 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf; stir in basil. Season ratatouille with saltand pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl. Can be made ahead and refrigerated.Serve hot or room temperature. Serves 8

Calling all green industry professionals, MasterGardeners, and gardening enthusiastsThe 13th annual Green Industry Sum-

mer Session will be held Wednesday, Aug.4, at Owens Community College Audio Vi-sual Classroom Center, 11 a.m. tol 4:30 p.m.This is a joint project of The Ohio State Uni-versity Extension, Owens Community Col-lege and Green Industry EducationCommittee of Northwest Ohio.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. DanHerms from The Ohio State University,Ohio Agricultural Research DevelopmentCenter, whose topic is “Climate Change -What Science Tells Us.” Following Dr.Herms, eleven speakers will present ses-

sions in four concurrent educational tracks:Plants, Pests, Diagnostics and Water Manage-ment. Continuing Education Credits willbe available for ONCT, ASLA, ISA, Pesti-cide Applicators, and/or Master Garden-ers. Program registration is available the

day of event for $25, which includes lunch,with a separate fee for Pesticide ApplicatorCredits of $15.00 per hour.

For additional information contactOSU Extension, Green Industry Center(419-354-6916), or online athttp://abe.osu.edu/.

Inspired by First Lady MichelleObama’s White House kitchen garden andwith $77,000 of federal stimulus dollars, of-ficials of the Economic Opportunity Plan-ning Association of Greater Toledo, Inc.(EOPA), opened four Urban Greens &Sprouts Community Gardens. The gardenswill soon be maintained by communitymembers and neighborhood residents. Aribbon-cutting ceremony and garden touris scheduled from 9 a.m.-noon. Saturday,Aug. 14 and is open to the public. The tourbegins at EOPA’s community garden lot, lo-cated at 725 Belmont.The Urban Greens & Sprouts Commu-

nity Garden Tour additional locations are:• Toledo SeaGate Food Bank Commu-

nity Garden, 536 High St.• City of Mount Zion Community Gar-

den, 701 Vance St.• Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist/Frederick Douglass Center Community

Garden, 640 Indiana Ave.EOPA’s mission through the Urban

Greens & Sprouts Community Gardens isto provide access to fresh produce, plantsand flowers, educate residents about goodnutrition and healthy eating, and to instillneighborhood improvement, a sense ofcommunity, economic development, and adeeper respect and love for the environ-ment. The kick-off will feature:• A live broadcast from a local radio sta-

tion• Gardening celebrities• Cooking demonstrations by Diana

Patton, a local holistic health counselor, andSeaGate Food Bank officials• Take-away garden-themed gifts for

the public at each lot site • Special presentations • Refreshments and light fare• Children’s activities

Urban Greens & Sprouts Community Gardens

University Church to built vertical gardenThe University Church, 4747 Hill Ave.,

Toledo, was selected as one of five sites inLucas County for the installation of a 2,100plant, vertical-growing garden systemthrough the Lucas County Department ofJob and Family Services. With the goal ofpromoting economical, healthful eatingand inspiring a sense of community, TheUniversity Church will develop the verti-cal garden growing system as a model foreconomizing on land use in urban devel-opment, conserving water and minimizingenergy needs. The project will provide ac-cessible opportunities for gardening andgenerate food for the people in the com-munity. Many local business’s and generous

people have donated plants and supplies

for the garden including, Eaves & Ivy, LLC,a locally owned company specializing incustom, handcrafted furniture and cabi-netry, who will construct a garden shed in-corporating reclaimed timber. Clean WoodRecycling donated mulch for the garden.Also, St. Ursula Academy has become aninstitutional partner with The UniversityChurch, knowing the project will providediverse service opportunities for the S.U.Astudents and the chance to learn and expe-rience vertical growing while providing forthe good of the community.There will be a community kick off,

Sept. 1 that will include opportunities forthe public to view the project.For more information, visit the Web

site; http://theuniversitychurchtoledo.org.

Food Product Development winners namedThe Center for Innovative Food Tech-

nology (CIFT) announced the winners ofits Food Product Development ContestMonday, July 19. U. S. CongresswomanMarcy Kaptur and CIFT President andCEO David Beck presented the awards toOh My Ganache, Papa Ed’s Pepper Butterand Turtle Cookie from Not Just Cookies.The cookies are made by an aspiring busi-ness entrepreneur currently attendingCentral Catholic High School in Toledo.

A panel of judges reviewed written ap-plications and presentations then basedthe awards on viability of the product,commercialization potential, businessstrategy and overall appeal in the market-place. Direct consultation and technical assis-

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Meet Sandy Wood, voice talent of NPR’s STAR DATESandy Wood began her voice career working

one summer at a small community radio sta-tion during her college years. With fewwomen disc jockey to emulate, she learned towrite her own copy and use her imaginationduring her broadcasts. She has taken thatearly training and parlayed it into a 30-yearcareer working her voice for corporations, ed-ucational institutions, government agenciesand nonprofits throughout the country.Sandy is based in the San Antonio, Tx. She was selected as the voice talent for thelongest-running national science broadcast,STAR DATE, in 1991. STAR DATE, firstbroadcast in 1978, is a daily two-minute pres-entation produced by the University of Texasat Austin McDonald Observatory about thescience of the universe for more than 300NPR radio stations. According to its Web site, the McDonald

Observatory, a research unit of The Univer-sity of Texas at Austin, is one of the world'sleading centers for astronomical research,teaching, and public education and outreach.Observatory facilities are located atop MountLocke and Mount Fowlkes in the DavisMountains of West Texas, which offer some ofthe darkest night skies in the continentalUnited States. It offers public tours, class-room programs, videoconferencing and starparties.

Q. How were you chosen as the voice ofStar Date? Did you audition with others,or did you submit demos? What was theprocess? A. I think about 25 women and perhapsthe same number of men submitteddemos of their voice work and from thatfirst batch the producer culled the talentand asked for readings of a specific StarDate script. He culled again and the num-ber of talent candidates got smaller. Andmore culling. Finally the list was down totwo women and I got lucky!

Q. Can you tell our readers about themost unexpected moment in yourearly meetings with the McDonaldObservatory?

A. Without question the biggest thrill wasthe first time I traveled to McDonald Ob-servatory in the Davis Mountains of farwest Texas and rounded one of the wind-ing, rocky curves and saw in the distancethe domes of the two larger telescopes ontop of the mountain! It took my breathaway. I actually got misty-eyed to think Iwas connected in some way to what wasgoing on at that impressive place.

Q. Have you a.) had journalistic inputinto the script b.) never had input intothe script or c.) will occasionally offersuggestions for the script. A. I almost never offer input. For onething, Star Date’s writer/producer, Da-mond Benningfield, is a brilliant sciencewriter. He has the ability to take verycomplicated ideas and distill them into aform that the average person can under-stand. That is a unique talent!

Q. After broadcasting for close to 20years for Star Date, what surprisesyou the most about the stars/planets/universe?A. Recently, I heard an astronomer saythat what we don’t know about the Uni-verse is 95%! Scientists know so much yetthey acknowledge we don’t know more

than we do. Secondly, and more person-ally, I am always in awe of the gloriousbeauty of the night sky! When one isaway from city light pollution, underdark skies and looks up…Wow!

Q. Tell us about your favorite fan letter.A. There have been several that standout. A monk sent a framed poem that hehad written in swirling calligraphy; a sin-gle dad wrote to say he and his kids lis-tened each day and he used the time toteach them a bit of science; a speechteacher who liked my diction. Gosh, therehave been many wonderful letters nowthat I think of it. The most satisfying en-counter was with an elderly gentlemanwho had at one time sponsored Star Dateon his public station. By the time I found

out about him he was quite frail and liv-ing in a nursing home. We wrote to eachother for about 10 years until his death. Iwrote him a brief note every month andincluded a script from that month’sbroadcasts. He was such a genuinely kindman and so appreciative. Very lovely.

Q. Do you think you look at the sky dif-ferently than the average person? How?

A. I hope so. I think I have a keener ap-preciation for the lonely work as-tronomers do, in darkened observatories,late at night, hour after hour at the com-puter looking for evidence of somethingnew and wonderful. The skylore that hasbeen handed down generationally inevery culture is proof of the fact that peo-ple love to dream and imagine and thosedreams sometime lead to discoveries.

Q. As you recall all the scripts you haveread, is there one that stands out foryou? A. Damond writes some amusing scriptsfor Halloween - very tongue-in-cheek.We’ve used creepy sound effects andmusic which always leads to a lot oflaughter in the recording studio.

Q. Has this led to other opportunitiesfor you related to astronomy? A. I was thrilled a couple of years agowhen National Geographic asked meto write the foreword for its publica-tion, Backyard Guide to the Night Sky.For months I had the image of thebook cover plastered on my computeras the backdrop. It doesn’t get muchbetter than NatGeo!

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B.Y.O. Color Salon is also a full serv-ice salon offering hair cuts, manicures,pedicures, facial and full body waxingand even eyelash extensions, all at econ-omy friendly prices. The salon also offerslocal artists a venue to display their art.

B.Y.O. Color Salon is located at 1635Tollgate (just three doors from TheCookie Lady) in Maumee. Hours areMonday - Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat-urday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Right now enjoy 20% off all services

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Art de Concrete brainstorm of Sally GoligoskiKuhlman Corp. is hosting the area’sfirst ever Concrete Art Exhibit. Theexhibition, featuring 10 artists whowork in cement or concrete, openedJuly 16 and will continue until theend of the year. Information pamphlets are available on site atthe Kuhlman headquarters, 1845 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. The artists’ works are displayedboth inside and on the groundsaround the building.

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Library NewsJob & Career Accelerator™ now offer at ToledoLucas County Public LibraryNeed to find a job? The Toledo-Lucas

County Public Library’s Business Technol-ogy department has announced the FREELearning Express Library - Job & Career Ac-celerator ™. This is an online system foundon Learning Express Library that combineseverything needed for a successful jobsearch into one easy-to-use online applica-tion. The system can be accessed 24/7 fromhome computers at toledolibrary.org.:

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For additional information visittoledolibrary.org, or call Main Library’s Busi-ness Technology department at 419-259-5209.Toledo Heights Branch celebrationThe Toledo-Lucas County Public Li-

brary’s Toledo Heights Branch will celebrateits 75th Anniversary from 2-4 p.m. Wednes-day, Aug. 4. The branch is located at 423Shasta Dr.In 1935, this English Tudor-style branch

was built with the aid of a Public Works Ad-ministration grant. In 1998, the capital im-provements levy allowed the Library to adda quiet study room, expand the collectionspace for fiction and magazines as well asprovide American with Disabilities Act ac-commodations. The fun-filled afternoon in-cludes magic, surprises and birthday cakefor all. The event is generously sponsored byToledo Heights Friends of the Library, andMarkey’s Rental and Staging. For additional information visit

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We all look forward to summer becauseit means we are able to pack away thebulky sweaters and jeans for at least a fewmonths, and bring out those outfits thatdare to show a little more skin. Outfits forcookouts and summer parties can be trickybecause you want something that will becute and trendy, but also be breathable andlight enough to withstand the swelteringsun. Layering and accessorizing can bevery difficult for this very reason becausehow much is too much? I've decided tohelp those of you still piecing together theperfect outfit for that summer fun event.Now that Memorial Day has passed all ofus fashion gurus know we are "officially"allowed to wear white again, and a sum-mer must have is a fabulous pair of whitejeans. This particular item is somethingmost women have trouble shopping for,and tend to think only super skinnywomen can get away with wearing; this isnot the case at all! Pants always fit womenof different body types differently, so youjust need to find the pair that works foryou. It is important to select a jean that ismade of a thicker fabric to avoid the trans-parency of the pants. Another important el-ement is selecting the properundergarments to avoid those unwantedpanty lines. White under white is never agood idea and will show right through, soinvesting in some nude undergarments forthe summer is a great idea. After you havefound a pair to work for you it is importantto make sure the jeans amplify your bestfeatures. For example, if you are a curvywoman you will want to select a pair toshow off your curves, petite women tend

to lean toward a straight leg jean to pairwith either flats or heels for a longer leglook. Taller women need to find a jean toshow off the length of their leg, and alwaysmake sure to have a longer inseam to avoidthe cropped pant look. Even plus sizewomen look fabulous in a white jean, andshould stick with a non-see through fabric,as well as one that provides support to holdyou into that jean perfectly. Once you haveselected the perfect pair of white jeans itstime to pair those with an amazing top.This summer we are seeing lots of brightcolors and neons in the stores, which is agreat complement for white jeans, not tomention a wonderful complement to agolden tan. Pairing a floral or brightly col-ored tunic with white will be comfortable,and the flowing silhouette will provide youwith a nice breeze while withstanding theoutdoors. Large rings, big necklaces,scarves, and fun shoes are some of theways to spice up an outfit. It just dependson how much or little you would like toadd to it. JCPenney, H & M, Forever 21, andeven Old Navy are joining this accessorycraze and providing brighter, bigger, andtrendier fashion items for women trying tobe a little more daring with their wardrobe.So the next cookout or outdoor get to-gether, instead of stressing about what out-fit to wear just go with something simpleand comfortable and dress it up as brightlyor trendy as you want. It's guaranteed theywill be talking about more than just thefood.

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Hannah Grohowski, dressed in soldier’s garb of 1812, was on hand atthe Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Heatherdowns branch for itsfamily fun day, July 17. This is Hannah’s fifth season as a reenactor,based with the Old NW Military History Association at Perrysburg’s Ft. Meigs. She travels 4-5 times a yearto reenactments. Asked how she became interested inthis hobby, Hannah stated that her father is a Civil War reenactor.

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Alzheimer’s Association offers free speakersThe Alzheimer’s Association is the lead-

ing expert in Alzheimer’s disease and re-lated memory loss disorders with over 70chapters in the United States. TheAlzheimer’s Association, Northwest OhioChapter serves a 24-county area with officesin Toledo, Lima, Findlay and Mansfield. Itis available 24/7 to provide information andsupport by calling toll free: 1-800-272-3900or through the Web site atwww.alz.org/nwohio.

The Alzheimer’s Association, North-west Ohio Chapter is available for publicspeaking engagements through itsSpeaker’s Bureau Program that may in-clude: civil service groups, church groups,service organizations, staff in-service train-ings and more. They can design a programto fit the needs of a specific group. Populartopics include: Memory Loss: What’s Nor-mal, What’s Not, Driving and Dementia,Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and OtherMemory Loss Disorders and Caregiver Is-sues.

Currently, there are no treatments thatcan prevent, delay or reverse Alzheimer dis-ease, but it is known that what is good for

the heart is good for the brain. Therefore,eating healthy and exercising is importantfor brain health and may reduce risk of de-veloping dementia and helps reduce dis-ability in someone who has the disease.However, maintaining social activities alsoseems to be a deterrent to the disease.Innovative approach to Caregiver’ssupportThe Caregiver Phone Forum is a new

and innovative approach to reaching Care-givers, in the comfort of their own homes.Many times, it is difficult for a caregiver toattend support groups so, caregiver groupsare being brought to them.

Tips for trying to keep our brainshealthy will be provided Thursday, Aug. 19from 7 – 8 p.m. as the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion, Northwest Ohio Chapter, in conjunc-tion with the Legacy at Heritage Estates inFindlay, Ohio is offering a Caregiver PhoneForum. Participants are asked to dial intothe meeting and enter a passcode to partici-pate in the conference call (caregiver sup-port group). To register for this free phoneforum program, call 1-866-644-4944, Mon-day-Friday from 9 a.m. – 7 p. m.

Little Sisters of the Poor receive donationProMedica Health System (PHS) an-

nounced an agreement with Little Sistersof the Poor that will allow the charity toprovide additional skilled nursing care atits Sacred Heart Home. An agreementwas signed for PHS to donate 22 bed li-censes, worth $330,000, to Little Sisters ofthe Poor – Sacred Heart Home facility, lo-cated at 930 S. Wynn Road, Oregon. “Thanks to this generous donation by

ProMedica, we are now able to continuethe work of our founder, Sister JeanneJugan, who is a role model for those who

care for the poor, the sick and the aging,”says Mother Cecilia of Sacred HeartHome.In April, Little Sisters of The Poor cel-

ebrated 125 years of caring for elders inneed in northwest Ohio and southeastMichigan. The Sacred Heart Home offersa continuum of care from independentliving apartments to licensed residentialand nursing care. Currently, the Sistersprovide nursing care and assisted livingfacilities for 50 people with an additional23 residents who live in the apartments.

Less time inside means more time outsideBy Phil Walton

Social Security ManagerToledo office

The sun is out and there are a thousandand one things you could be doing outside.The last thing you want to do is sit in trafficon your way to the Social Security office, orto wait in line once you get there. Fromyour doorstep to the local office and backagain, you could spend a lot of extra timetaking care of your Social Security business.Or, you could choose to visit our online of-fice at www.socialsecurity.gov and com-plete your Social Security business in amatter of minutes with no commute what-soever. There are so many things you can do at

our online office. For example, you canapply online for retirement benefits. Ourwebsite makes it simple, allowing you toapply for retirement benefits in as little as15 minutes. In most cases, once you fill outthe application, you’re done. There are noforms to sign and no documents to submit.The direct link to applying for benefits on-line is www.socialsecurity.gov/applyon-line. Not ready to retire yet, or not sure? We

have online resources that can help youplan ahead or make your decision. Our Re-tirement Estimator will allow you to enter

different scenarios to come up with the re-tirement plan best for you. You can find itat www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.Perhaps you need to file an application

for disability benefits. A Disability StarterKit explains the documentation and infor-mation you’ll be required to provide on theapplication, and includes checklists andworksheets to help take the mystery out ofapplying. You can find the Disability StarterKit at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability onthe left-hand side of the page.You can apply online for Medicare, if

you’re within four months of your 65thbirthday. Most people, even those whodon’t plan to start getting retirement bene-fits right away, need to apply for Medicarecoverage at age 65. The application takes aslittle as 10 minutes. Learn more at www.so-cialsecurity.gov/pubs/10530.html. Thereare other things you can do online, such asapply for a replacement Medicare card, andrequest an SSA-1099 for tax purposes. Youcan learn about these and other online serv-ices at www.socialsecurity.gov /onlineser-vices. So if you’d like to soak up some sun this

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20 North Gallery announces that itsfirst-ever university intern, Maralee Hope,has been accepted into Sotheby’s Institutein New York. Ms. Hope, who graduatedthis spring from The University of Toledowith a BA in Art History, will be pursuingher MA at Sotheby’s Institute this autumn.Hope began her training with 20 North

Gallery as part of a self-generated work /study internship in January 2009. Aftercompleting her semester-long internship,Hope remained as a volunteer Gallery As-sociate at 20 North Gallery until finishingher undergraduate studies. During hertime at 20 North Gallery, Hope receivedtraining in event planning, marketing andpromotions; media relations; interactionwith world-class artists; creating contactswith high-level collectors; commercialgallery management; art handling andregistrar experience; art sales experience,business relationships with professionalaffiliates in the Midwest, as well as receiv-ing authorship credit in academic-qualitypublications related to 20 North exhibits.

Ms. Hope was the first intern to apply andbe trained at 20 North Gallery.At Sotheby’s Institute, Hope will be

studying for a career in international art,under the tutelage of world-class curators,collectors, artists’ agents and academiciansin New York, London and Singapore dur-ing her two-year course in the master’s de-gree Programme of Contemporary Artand Art Sales.Hope relates that, at her interview ses-

sion in New York, the Institute directorwas “very impressed with all of the pro-

fessional work I had already done in thefield, through my time at 20 North. Peggy[Grant, Art Director], Eric [Hillenbrand,Gallery Owner] and Condessa [Croninger,Associate Art Director] helped me to puttogether a portfolio of all the exhibits I hadworked on and all of the skills I hadlearned there.” “I have learned so muchin Toledo—at UT and at 20 NorthGallery— and I am so excited by this won-derful opportunity to take what I havelearned, add to it with my future studies,and then share our incredible Midwestcultural resources with the rest of the artworld,” Hope states.

To view virtual tours by 360Greater-Toledo of 2009 – 2010 art exhibits imple-mented by Maralee Hope at 20 NorthGallery, visit www.20northgallery.net

Through funding from Pilot Interna-tional Foundation, the Pilot Club ofGreater Toledohas awardedHeather Lieb-herr its 2010-11s c h o l a r s h i p .Heather will beattending OhioUniversity, ma-joring in medi-cine. Pilot Interna-

tional Founda-tion is thephilanthropic arm of Pilot International,

a nonprofit service organization whosemission is to improve the quality of lifein communities worldwide. Its focus isprevention and education regardingtraumatic brain injury and brain-relateddisorders. Pilot International Foundation pro-

vides scholarship programs for studentspursuing careers to assist individualsaffected by brain-related disorders aswell as students from countries outsidethe U. S. or Canada who will benefitpersons in their home country upontheir return. More information is available at

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Lourdes students, alumna participate inItalian art instituteA group of Lourdes College students

and an alumna will travel to Europe wherethey will spend two weeks studying artand art history at the Studio Art CentersInternational (SACI). Founded in 1975 byAmerican Artist Jules Maidoff, SACI is aneducational institution located in Italy, of-fering accredited university-level instruc-tion in studio art, design and the liberalarts. Art students Annette Fink, Ani Copti

and Molly Miller and 2010 alumna VickiDavis will attend SACI through the cen-ter’s summer program, which allows stu-dents to study in Florence on a credit ornoncredit basis. Through the program,

they will take one class selected from a listof SACI courses in studio art, design, artconservation, art history and Italian lan-guage.Lourdes art instructors Tom Hilty and

Tamara Monk can directly attest to thehigh quality programs and valuable lifeexperience students will gain while atSACI. For 18 years, Mr. Hilty served as amember of the Board of Directors and wasrecently bestowed the title of EmeritusTrustee. Ms. Monk was appointed to thePresident's Council. They will serve as Vis-iting Faculty Members during the 2010summer session. For more informationabout SACI, visit www.saci-florence.org

Front L-R: Molly Miller and Ani Copti; Back L-R: Vicki Davis and Annette Fink

The University Church, 4747 Hill Ave,Toledo, announced that Jacqueline Cobb,a 2010 graduate of The University ofToledo, will be sworn in as an Ameri-Corps VISTA (Volunteer in Service toAmerica) and will begin a year of full-time service in the Toledo community.Made possible by The Ohio Association ofSecond Harvest Food Banks, the focus ofMs. Cobb’s work will be the developmentof a community garden to produce foodfor those in need, provide education on lo-cally grown food and nutrition, and in-crease awareness of poverty and hungerin the community. Ms. Cobb will behosted for her year of service by The Uni-versity Church on Hill Avenue and thecommunity garden will be developedthere, on the eight-acre property.

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Through the flashing bars of July."

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Leo - The spotlight is on you!The rhythm of the planets continuously

marks the cosmic flow and beneath itthere are reasons for all that exists.

Retrogrades occur when a planetmoves closer to the earth, thus increas-ing the vibration of whatever energy thatparticular planet rules. For many of us,retrogrades can be stressful due to theintensity of the energy at hand. Some-times during a retrograde, situations canbecome bittersweet. Jupiter, the planetof luck, turned retrograde July 23 andwill turn direct in November 2010. Forthose born under the Jupiter-ruled signof Sagittarius, expect the unexpected.This may not be your favorite cycle as itmay cause you to act out of sorts. Be ex-tremely watchful of money matters;don't be too hasty when dealing with thepressures of personal relationships.Also this month Mercury, the planet ofreason, turns retrograde in the analyti-cal sign of Virgo. As it creates an unusualaspect to transiting Jupiter, we may findthat we are torn between doing what weshould do and doing what we want to do.It's important to always apply reason;think before jumping the gun. In addi-tion, as Pluto, transiting Uranus andJupiter collide, the economical factormay be a continued flux. It's importantthat during this transit we learn to gowith the flow and buckle under. As theysay, this too shall pass.

Time to get your health matters incheck. Pay extra attention to your

anxiety levels. You may be feeling a bitoverwhelmed this month as Jupiter, nowin retrograde in your own sign, may begiving you a spin. Saturn in Libra, in op-position to your own sign, may be caus-ing you to doubt yourself in areas ofwork; realize that much depends on per-ception. How you handle yourself in thekey.

As Mercury turns retrograde, it'simportant to get your rational

thinking back on track. You have noth-ing to lose and everything to gain as youclearly focus on long-term financialgoals. In addition to this, love mattersnew or existing may take on a new per-spective. During this time you may beginto see your partnerships from com-pletely different angles. Time to rethinkyour strategy.

As they say, change is merely amotivation for growth. For the

next few months or so, make the mostout of unexpected upheavals - to see op-portunities where others may see pit-falls. As Mercury in retrograde transitsyour area of home, you may becomemore introspective, as well as willing totake on more tasks. The desire to nest isindicated. However, you may be takenaback by expense. Be aware of how youcommunicate, you may unwillingly trig-ger some heated moments. Take a deepbreath and keep on task.

You may find yourself suddenlythrust into a new opportunity, or

you may realize that your potential ishigher that what you are recognized for.Nonetheless, it’s important that youstand still, not make quick, rash deci-sions, though, as enticing as they mayseem. Mercury, in retrograde in yourarea of everyday affairs and thoughts,cautions you to be aware of not onlywhat you are saying but also how you aresaying it. This is the time to weigh yourwords carefully.

The focal point for the next fewweeks is on money matters. Dur-

ing this transiting Mercury retrogradeanything goes as the pendulum begins toswing. This could be a time where youmay experience a windfall, or on the flipside, money matters could be unpre-dictable as well as unsteady. No matterwhich way you look at it, this is a timenot to take chances.

As Mercury turns retrograde inyour own sign, you have nothing

to lose and everything to gain as youclearly focus on long-term financial goal.In addition, it is time to focus on takingcare of yourself. This is not the time tobe taking chances with work matters, ormaking any hasty decisions. Clarity isthe key.

You are in an unusual cycle asMercury turns retrograde in

your area of deeper thoughts. Reflectionis the key word this month as you seeyourself letting go of past and negativebehaviors. In addition, this is an impor-tant time to stay as focused as you possi

ble can, and be clear with dealing withpartners, both on a professional or per-sonal basis. Be well aware of stressfulhealth matters.

This can also be a time of creat-ing some boundaries for yourself andfriends as Mercury retrogrades your 11thhouse. As the scales of caution are yourtrademark, this is a period to be carefulwith yourself. For the last six months orso, you may have found yourself feelinga bit overwhelmed. Focus on your prior-ities and smooth iron out the wrinkles.

As the transits of the planetsoccur, you are finding yourself, nodoubt, in the lead. This can be an oppor-tune time for you, as your Sun sign isvery well aspected by the influences inthe cosmos. In actuality, there isn’tmuch you cannot do, a very strong, goodcycle for job change. This is a positiveperiod for money opportunities. How-ever, your weak link could possibly beromance. Take your time before jump-ing in.

For the next few months, takeeach day as it comes, and be cautiouswhen taking on too many unnecessaryobligations. It’s time for you to focus on

your own needs for a change. As Mer-cury retrogrades your area of higherawareness, your first thought is to travel,open new doors, become more in tunedto education. Clearly speaking, this is atime for you.

The focus for the next six weeksor so are on money matters, or as we callit, your house of credit. This is a periodin which you may have a sudden desireto pay more attention to details. Also, beaware that this is not the best time tomake big money transfers. Stay as closeto home as you can at this time. You maysee yourself placing a lot of money intofamily and home matters.

During this month, you may findyourself seeking out better ways to cre-ate additional income. This is a strong,and positive cycle for you as your energyis given a facelift. You may also be feel-ing more creative than usual. Your areaof love and partnerships may be goingthrough a bit of a shift as Mercury, inretrograde, may bring important mat-ters to the surface.

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These four floral designs represented the Toledo Zoo. The Designers Choice Award was wonby Maria Gardinar, of Anthony WayneGarden Club.

Dora Herold, of All Seasons GardenClub, took the Design ExcellenceAward.

In the club entry, Anthony Wayne Garden Club received the blue ribbon.

This charming fairy garden was a blueribbon winner for Wendy Kenyon.

Alaina Meister took the blue ribbon for her wooden box composition.

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