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Time-Sensitive Material August 16 — August 30, 2021 PRSRT STD Vol. 26, No. 10 • yourgood.news U.S. Postage PAID Sylvania, OH 43560 Permit No. 8 YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Multigenerational community center plans unfold L-R: Sylvania Arts Executive Director Kelly McGilvery, Sylvania Recreation Operations Director Mike McMahon and Sylvania STEM Center Executive Director Tom Burnworth, look over plans for the proposed multigenerational community center on August 5 at the Sylvania recreation offices at Tam-O-Shanter. The trio has formed a strategic alliance and are collaborating to promote the upcoming levy for the facility. P 7A Inverness ready for spotlight Dishes fresh from the market Inverness Club Grounds It’s peak season for produce! Superintendent John Zimmers Recipes highlight late summer’s reviews plans to ready the bounty. course for international play. P 3B P 1B

2A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 JOIN THE CELEBRATION Local Author Holds Book Signing Cynthia Olsen signs a copy of her new book, ‘Home for Friendless Children,’ for Mark Mignon who purchases a copy at Hip to the Groove Boutique in downtown Sylvania. Olsen’s books are on sale at Hip to the Groove, 5665 Main St., and at Amazon.com. The 218-page book is the true story of her husband, Rob, and how he became successful despite tremendous adversity, including living in the Reading, Penn. orphanage, Home for Friendless Children. ‘Rob wants to let others who are struggling know that no matter what, there is beauty in life, and to never, ever give up,’ Olsen said. Summer winds down at TOPS BY ERIKA BURI Prairie and Fossil Parks are still open for your FRIDAY SEPT 03 enjoyment. The new path at Whetstone Park As August comes to a close, those who is a great place for a stroll, and the playground • Live Music haven’t taken advantage of TOPS parks still and tables still make a perfect picnic spot. • Face Painting have a few weeks to do so, but opportunities • Festival Foods are limited. The swim beach and boat rentals The flowers at Sylvan Prairie Park are just • Golf Challenges will be open weekends only through Labor hitting their stride. TOPS parks are here for • Extreme Science Day. The Fossil Park digging pit will remain you to play, bike, walk, run, and relax. We are • Stage Performers open daily through October. so happy we can provide spaces to make memories for you and your family. As always, ALL DAY FAMILY FUN Regardless of whether you swim or boat at we couldn’t do this without you! Olander Park this month, the trails at Sylvan promenadeconcerts.com Youth orchestra offers open auditions The Greater Toledo International Youth Director of Visual and Performing Arts. Orchestra will hold auditions for 2021-2022 The GTIYO mission is to “bridge cultural membership on Aug. 22 from 2-4 pm at 6815 Kristi Lynn Lane, Toledo. To sign up for an au- diversity through music.” The orchestra has dition or to make an audition appointment for worked with the Toledo Sister Cities Interna- an alternate date, call 419-704-0068. tional to connect with Sister Cities worldwide. The orchestras have had numerous perform- The GTIYO, founded in 2000 and led by ance tours abroad including China, Canada, conductor Yang Kun Song of Sylvania, is com- Tanzania, East Africa, Poland, Germany, Vi- prised of students from several school districts enna, Hungary, Spain and South America. in the northwest Ohio area including southern Michigan. Local performances of the Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra are open to the The Greater Toledo International Youth public and will begin in November. Visit Orchestra is supported in part by the Univer- gtiyo.com. Facebook or YouTube. sity of Toledo and guided by Jason Stumbo, Fifth annual golf outing to benefit ALS Charline’s Champions, the fifth annual golf 2015. Over the last six years, Charline’s Cham- outing for ALS, will be held Sunday, Sept. 19 at pions, a group of friends and family members, Giant Oak Golf Club. Registration for the 1:30 has raised a total of $121,969. pm shotgun start begins at 12:30 pm. The four- Members of the group will also participate in some package is $300 and includes golf for four, the Toledo Walk to Defeat ALS for the seventh lunch before golf, a steak dinner, and awards. year later in the fall. Sponsor packages are also available. For more information call Jenny Dorfmeyer, The tournament celebrates the life of Charline Mel Harbaugh or Mark Harbaugh at 419-514- Harbaugh who lost her battle against ALS in 2337 or [email protected].

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A Local Fest and Ridin’ Late return to downtown INSIDE Sylvania Then & Now 4A Sylvania Government 5A The Mouse Trap 6A Red Bird Art Walk 10-11A Farmers Market 12-13A Business 14-15A Sports 18-19A Solheim Classic 1, 12-13B Food, Sizzle 2-3B Reel Cinema 4B Left: Partygoers enjoy craft beer, food trucks and live music at the 2019 Local Fest. Right: Ridin’ Late participants are Looking Sideways 5B ready to start their evening ride at the most recent event in 2019. Reflections 6B Community Events 7-13B BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE hoods and their connections to each other. It’s a Lives Remembered 14-15B great way to showcase Sylvania,” said event chair Two signature Sylvania events return this Katie Cappellini. Real Estate 16B month to downtown Sylvania. Hosted by Red Bird Arts District Downtown Sylvania, Local Ridin’ Late begins at Spoke Life Cycles, 6363 To advertise, email Business Cards 17B Fest and Ridin’ Late in County 48 will be held Monroe St., with parking available at Root LLC [email protected] Saturday, Aug. 28. Local Fest kicks off at 4 pm and St. Joseph Church. The route will be police 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 Help Wanted 18B and Ridin’ Late begins at 8 pm. Both events were escorted and will end in downtown on Maple- Sylvania, Ohio 43560 put on hold in 2020 due to the pandemic. wood Avenue, next to Inside the Five. Refresh- Telephone: 419-824-0100 Classifieds 19B ments will be available there, plus each Facsimile: 419-824-0112 Local Fest is a celebration of all things local participant will receive a ticket to Local Fest. Email: [email protected] and will be held in the parking lot next to J & G YOURGOOD.NEWS Pizza Palace/Upside Brewing until 11 pm. Par- Brightz-Ltd., a local company that specializes tygoers will have the opportunity to purchase in battery-powered LED light accessories, will PUBLISHER beer from Inside the Five Brewing Company provide bike lights to the first 400 participants AdVantage Communications LLC and Upside Brewing. A variety of food will be to register. “When you see all of the lights and available onsite from The Loaded Chicken, riders at one time circling around Olander Lake, EDITORS Deet’s BBQ, The Leaf and Seed and Mayberry it’s a magical moment,” commented Cappellini. Mary Helen Darah, Ice Cream. Musical entertainment will be pro- Brightz will fit any bike and can be installed the Jennifer Alexander Ruple vided by Kyle Smithers, John Barile and Ella night of the ride. Brightz are considered an ac- Cole, Athens Wheeler and headliner, Out of The cessory and all bicycles will still be required to Sharon Lange Blue. have headlights and taillights. COPY EDITORS Sarah Groves, Bobbie Ziviski “Local Fest is a great night out in downtown Families may participate in the event with GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Sylvania. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the their children. The event committee recom- Penny Collins community to come together and celebrate our mends children be strong riders and used to cy- PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS fabulous businesses,” said Dani Fuller, president cling 10 miles at a time. Bike trailers for small Emily Sullivan, Susan Utterback of Red Bird Arts District Downtown Sylvania. children are also welcome. ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Dave Achen, Suzy Crawford, Molly Finn, All ages are welcome and there will be a kid’s The registration cost for Ridin’ Late is $20 per Molly O’Shea corner offering activities. Admission is $5 per person and includes an event T-shirt. To regis- person. ter, visit ridinlate.redpodium.com/ridin-late-in- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS county-48-2021. There is no rain date. Steven Bieber, Erika Buri, Jenifer Christiaanse, Ridin’ Late Proceeds from both Local Fest and Ridin’ Tom Cole, Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, Ridin’ Late in County 48 is a 9.4 mile, fam- Late are reserved for downtown Sylvania im- Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini, Mark Luetke, ily-friendly, slow  bicycle  ride sponsored by provement projects such as the bike rack in Craig Stough, Janis Weber Toledo Memorial Park and Yark Nissan. “The front of Chandler Café and the fixit station at ride is designed to highlight parks, neighbor- the Sylvania Branch Library. Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff. TARTA To Host DBE Workshop Wherever life takes you, With the goal of connecting Disadvantaged and goals for DBE. we’re there. Business Enterprise (DBE) firms to the infor- TARTA regularly hires Bernie Heinl mation they need to work on transit projects, contractors for: 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority Toledo, OH 43617 (TARTA) will host a public outreach meeting Computer programming, equipment and 419-841-9036 Aug. 25 to outline its DBE Plan and procure- software ment process. Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. Home O ce: Automotive parts and resources Columbus, OH 43215. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Representatives of TARTA and the Ohio Engineering services Insurance Company. ©2020 Nationwide CPC-0609AO (1/19) 12062912 Department of Transportation (ODOT) will Carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring and be on hand from 4-6 p.m. at the Main Branch masonry services of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library to Electrical, plumbing, and heating services discuss upcoming projects and how busi- Petroleum products nesses can register to bid on those projects. Janitorial and consulting services Attendees will be able to get their questions on A key component of TARTA’s vision for the the process of working with the transit author- future of transit is maximizing the involve- ity answered by TARTA staff, and this session ment of DBE firms. With the help of these will also provide the public and businesses growing businesses, we plan to keep northwest with a chance to comment on TARTA’s plan Ohio moving.

4A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW LOOKING BACK – BY GAYLEEN GINDY 5343 Main Street Continuing south on Main Street the next old – laborer at an auto factory; and their Centennial Road near Sylvania Avenue, and was. Colonial Builders of Toledo was the structure that is 100 years old or older was daughter Pearl, 36 years old, divorced, with he was still working as a dry cleaner. Even- builder. In 1964, W.A. & K.A. Smith were is- built in 1920 while the Kanavel family her children Otis Yeager – 11 years old; tually Crary became a pharmacist, along sued a building permit to construct a two- owned the property. The owners of this Frances Thelma Yeager – 10 years old; Mil- with his brother Morris, who at one time op- car garage. Beebe Construction Company property and home are recorded as follows: dred Isabelle Yeager – 7 years old; and Merle erated Crary Drugs in downtown Sylvania. was listed as the builder. M. Yeager – 5 years old. In May of 1949 Norman Crary obtained a 1912 – Chester and Ellen Kanavel building permit to put on a new roof, re- Donald and Wilma Dominque purchased 1933 – Elmer E. Kanavel Chester passed away in July of 1920, just move the front porch, and change the front the home in 1968 and owned it until 1974. 1942 – Norman W. Crary six months after this census was taken. By windows. The builder was listed as Bernhart They were married in 1949 after his first 1954 – Leonard and Marion Kasky the 1930 census Ellen was listed owning this Muntz of Toledo. After the Crarys sold this wife, Rita, died in 1947. Mr. Dominque’s 1959 – Wilbert and Katherine Smith home valued at $2,000. She was 72 years old home they moved to Temperance, Mich. obituary notice in 2006 said that he was 92 1968 – Donald and Wilma Dominique and listed as widowed. Living with her was where he operated Crary Drugs. Florence years old, a tool designer and engineer in the 1974 – Dale and Sharon Viers her son Elmer – 49 years old – single – em- died in 1960 and he died in 1970. His obitu- aviation and automotive industries. He de- 1987 – St. Joseph Catholic Church - ployed as a clerical worker for a manufactur- ary notice said that he had served as a Bed- signed and built garden tractors and a bull- Bishop of Toledo ing office. Renting at the same address was ford Twp. Trustee and was very involved dozer. He retired in 1978 from Chrysler Chester and Ellen Kanavel, who built and Ellen’s son Arby Kanavel, 33 years, and his with many organizations while living there. Corp as a tool engineer at the Toledo Ma- owned this home from 1920 to 1942, pur- wife Anna, 20 and their children Ruth - 6, chining Plant. His survivors were listed as chased this property in 1912. Chester Raymond – 4, and Alice – 2 . Ellen passed In 1954, Leonard and Marion Kasky pur- his wife, Wilma; daughters Suzanne, Yvonne, Kanavel married Ellen VanOrman in 1872 in away in 1933 and at that time the property chased this home and lived here for five Veronica, Marie, Christine, Frances and Lucas County. They were living on a farm in transferred to her son Elmer. years. Their children were Lee Ann, David June; and sons Donald and Alexander. Richfield Township when the 1900 census and Jon. Leonard was a WW II veteran of was taken. In the 1910 census they were liv- In the 1940 census Elmer Kanavel was the U.S. Coast Guard and then served as dis- Dale and Sharon Viers owned this home ing on Clark Street (now Convent Blvd). listed living here and listed as the owner. He trict manager for General Motors for 30 from 1974 until 1987. Dale Viers and Sharon When the 1920 census was taken Chester was 59 years old, single, and retired. Living years. The Kaskys were married for 59 years Kitchen were married in 1973 in Lucas and Ellen were already listed living in our with him was his niece, Ruth Kanavel – 16 when he died in 2008. County. They lived in this home while they subject home. Chester was 69 years old and years old; and his nephew, Raymond owned it, according to the Suburban Direc- owned this home free of mortgage and was Kanavel – 14 years old. Elmer died in 1941 In 1959, Wilbert and Katherine Smith tories for those years. In May of 1980, Dale retired. Frances Ellen Kanavel was listed as and in 1942 this home was sold. purchased this home. They lived here from Viers obtained a building permit to add a 7 his wife, 63 years old. Living with them was 1959 until 1968. Wilbert Smith and Kather- x 42 foot front porch on two sides of the their son Elmer E. Kanavel – 39 years old – Norman Crary purchased the home in ine Sanders were married in 1937. Wilbert home. After selling this home in 1987 Dale single – employed as a station agent for the 1942 and owned it until 1954. In 1933, he was known as “Webb.” He grew up on Hol- Viers is shown living on Yankee Road in Ot- railroad; their son Arba Kanavel – 23 years had married Florence Edinger. The marriage land-Sylvania Road in Sylvania, and was a tawa Lake, Mich. certificate listed him as a dry cleaner. As of veteran of World War II. He became the the 1940 census they were renting a home on owner of W.A. Smith Excavating Service, re- St. Joseph Church purchased this home in tiring in 1970. Their children were Jack, 1987 and it has owned it since that time. In Douglas, John and Jeffery. Their son Jack May of 1989, St. Joseph Catholic Church ob- was killed in an auto accident in 1973 in Fort tained a building permit to place a Morton Wayne, Indiana at the age of 34. storage building on the property. Directories after 1988 indicate that the home was being In March of 1962, a building permit was used as the residence for the St. Joseph Pas- issued to W. Smith to remove a side porch tor, with Father Richard T. Wurzel listed liv- and replace it with a new one, exactly as it ing here from 1992 to 2007. 1960 1998 2021 Side 2021 Front

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A CRAIG STOUGH to live in northwest Ohio: terrific recreational and went on to successful university experi- year the week of August 16. They are reopening programming and venues, safe neighborhoods, ences and productive professional careers. My on a staggered schedule, with all students to be MAYOR’S MESSAGE responsive police/fire, available health care, de- wife and I chose the same for our three chil- in school by the end of the week. A remote pendable neighborhood services such as trash dren, who are also products of the Sylvania learning option is available for families who Schools Are pickup, curbside recycling and snow removal, Schools. have requested it. Opening and a highly rated Senior Center. It is not just the classroom experience that Once again, watch out for our children trav- Over the years, the num- The number one quality of life issue for many our children benefit from. It is all the other eling to and from school. Although many ride ber one reason families have families, however, is the excellent educational of- learning experiences available to Sylvania stu- school buses, many do not. They have been to told me for moving to Sylva- ferings available in Sylvania. Not just the Sylva- dents – music, drama, athletics, technology, Safety City to learn how to be safe on their trips nia is the quality of the Sylva- nia Schools, but outstanding parochial and clubs and more. Wherever I travel around to and from school. They have safety guards to nia Schools. Those schools private schools as well. We are even a college Ohio, I find Sylvania is best known for the help guide them. But they all need our patience Craig Stough are opening up again for the town, with Lourdes University right here in Syl- quality and success of our young people. They and vigilance to help keep them safe. fall session the week of Au- vania and the many cultural benefits that brings. are the most important people in Sylvania. gust 16. Best wishes to all the students, teachers, staff, There are many quality of life issues that My parents chose to move to Sylvania while I After a difficult year and a half of coping parents and volunteers as you begin the 2021- make Sylvania one of the most desirable places was in elementary school. My brother and I both with COVID pandemic issues, the Sylvania 2022 school year here in Sylvania! benefitted from attending the Sylvania Schools, Schools are reopening for the 2021-2022 school MIKE JONES “really, all the employees for keeping expendi- increase inspections. Although the trustees set year have totaled 71, compared to the 49 is- tures in mind and trying to reduce them where no specific date, they said the matter would be sued at the same time in the previous year. TOWNSHIP TOPICS possible.” revisited in about 90 days. Graus said the pro- posed property maintenance code is on the Using last year, of course, is a comparison The Sylvania Area Joint Recreational District The township’s revenue is relatively pre- Sylvania Township website and its Facebook skewed by the uncertainty created by the coro- has been granted a conditional use permit for the dictable because of its tax base. “But where we page. navirus, which slowed most development. construction of a recreation and community can benefit the overall budget is in watching our Nevertheless, the most recent year in which center by the Sylvania Township Board of Zon- spending,” Simko said. He noted that on the ex- He added that there will likely be a public more permits were issued in the first six ing Appeals. The permit is only applicable in an penditure side of the ledger, each major depart- meeting set for community comments or months was in 2018 when 85 had been issued. S-1 zoning district and SAJRD has applied for a ment was under the 50 percent that would have questions before the matter is decided by the change to that zoning classification. That issue been expected at the end of six months. trustees. The trustees are looking for commu- The Sylvania Township office of planning was heard by the Sylvania Township Zoning nity input and any comments or questions can and zoning keeps an unofficial eye on the Commission Aug. 11. Its recommendation will The general fund has spent about $820,000, be directed to Graus at DGraus@sylvania- number of single-famiiy housing permits is- be considered by the Sylvania Township trustees or 44 percent, of its annual budget and there have township.com. sued with an eye toward reaching 100 annu- when they are tentatively scheduled to consider been about $832,000 in expenditures from the ally as a sign of solid development. the zoning change at their meeting Sept. 7. road and bridge fund, about 30 percent of its Building Permits budget for the year. Despite the reduced pace in issuing those The plan considered by the board of zoning Permits for the construction of single-fam- permits after the pandemic struck, last year’s appeals calls for the construction of a 93,400 Expenditures from the police fund totaled ily houses in Sylvania Township are well above total reached 106, and 2019 ended at 100. The square feet building on about 13.5 acres on about $3.9 million at the end of June, about 47 the number of such permits issued at the same year 2018 ended with a robust 123 single-fam- Crossleigh Court in the Cobblestone Woods percent of its expected costs for the year and ex- six-month point compared to last year. Per- ily housing permits issued. business subdivision. The building would in- penditures from the fire department fund mits issued during the first six months of this clude an aquatic center, a gymnasium for court through the six-month period totaled a little over sports, an indoor turf facility, and a community $5 million, also at 47 percent. LETTER TO THE EDITOR area with fitness equipment. Outside the build- ing there will be room for a splash pad, play- Simko pointed out that the departments com- I am a 92-year-old “dyed in the American population there would be grounds and a patio area for the aquatic center. ing in under the anticipated 50 percent is an as- pect consistent with prior years. wool” Indians fan! Dad used to take a very small minority of these people Daryl Graus, manager of the Sylvania Town- ship planning and zoning office, said the office He reiterated his praise for what he sees as a me to League Park to watch them who would be in favor of this change. recommended against approval of the permit, team effort in keeping expenses down and added primarily citing that the center would be incon- that the process in establishing annual budgets play, then to that cold and windy Mu- I would also guess that the majority sistent with the current nature of the business is relatively strict. Simko explained that there are and professional park and that it is inconsistent places where budget figures can be inflated mak- nicipal Stadium to see such stars as of them would be proud to have a with the township’s land use plan and zoning res- ing it not hard to come in under budget. “We olution. don’t do that,” he said. Lou Boudreau, Ken Keltner, Hal great baseball team named the Graus noted that interest was shown for a “Department heads have to convince us of the Trosky and Bob Feller. I have a Cleveland Indians. community center/indoor pool in a survey taken need for some expenses. It can lead to some ne- to develop the land use plan, but no location was gotiations. So when they report they are under photo of Bob Feller and me sitting at These radical, left wing small suggested. budget, it means something,” he added. a table at the Indians spring training groups of people with these crazy Letters were supplied to the board by SAJRD Property maintenance code from businesses located adjacent to the proposed proposal camp in Winter Haven, Fla. My fam- ideas seem to be ruling and ruining site and from Sylvania Schools, which owns Southview High School just to the north, all in A proposal for establishing a property ily and I then watched them play at our great country! They are destroy- support of the project. maintenance code has been submitted to the Sylvania Township trustees for their consider- The Jake. I am extremely sad to see ing our culture and heritage. Why is The board has attached conditions to its ap- ation. The code is meant to address exterior proval. SAJRD must submit a detailed site plan property issues such as broken windows, holes that Paul Dolan caved to the radical this happening and why are we al- including landscaping and fencing details. They or breaks in exterior walls, and the general also must combine, through the Lucas County condition of chimneys, roofs and other fac- left Cancel Culture. lowing it to happen? Auditor’s office, the five lots the proposed center tors. would occupy into one. I would imagine that if a poll were Daryl Graus, manager of the Sylvania The Lucas County Plan Commission had ear- Township planning and zoning department, to be taken of the entire Native Bruce Wharram lier recommended approval, although its staff said the proposed code was developed in re- recommended against it largely on the same sponse to a survey taken in preparing the grounds cited by Graus. township’s new land use plan. He said 57 per- cent of those taking the survey favored a prop- Budget News erty maintenance code while 38 percent were opposed. Others did not note a preference. At the halfway mark in Sylvania Township’s fiscal year, the township’s budget is in good Graus said the proposed code doesn’t cover shape, according to a report submitted to the such things as issues with plumbing or elec- township trustees by Dave Simko, township fis- trical service but is generally limited to the up- cal officer. Simko praised department heads and, keep and appearance of structures in the township. He added that if it is adopted by the trustees, there is no plan to add personnel to

6A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 JANIS WEBER grading from Windows 10, older versions of the It turns out Windows 10 wasn’t the last ver- when clicking and moving things around. One operating system remain popular and Microsoft sion of Windows after all, but that's okay, because of the big announcements as part of Windows THE MOUSE TRAP will allow upgrades on supported hardware. Windows 11 will be free for all Windows 10 11 is that Microsoft is building a brand-new app users and includes a whole bunch of new features store. Microsoft is changing up some of the poli- Windows 11 This means that anyone still running Win- and improvements over the current version of cies that govern what kind of apps are allowed Update dows 7 or Windows 8 will be able to jump up to Windows. The upgrade to Windows 11 will also into the storefront. I wonder what that means. Windows 11, although it is possible some hard- be optional, meaning Windows 10 users can re- Windows 11 will be de- ware upgrades may be needed to make it possi- main on Windows 10 until support is dropped Microsoft has announced that with Windows ble. But the upgrade route from Windows 7 to in 2025. If you are running Windows 7 or 8.1 you 11, the company is returning to releasing just one livered as an upgrade to el- Windows 11 is not going to be as smooth as you may want to consider NOT upgrading immedi- major feature update a year. With Windows 10, might have hoped. Most devices available for ately. Microsoft tried to ship two major updates to the igible devices running purchase now will be upgradeable to Windows OS, but often struggled to do so without major 11. You will have the option to upgrade, clean in- Microsoft has built a new Start menu and bugs causing problems for end-users. Going Windows 10 beginning stall, or reimage Windows 10 devices to move to Taskbar experience, now centered by default. back to one major update a year will align Win- Windows 11. For Windows 7 devices that meet Gone are live tiles and in their place is a grid of dows 11 with the rest of the competition and give later in the 2021 calendar hardware requirements, you will need to clean app icons that can be rearranged. Pinned and Microsoft more time to build out new features install or reimage to go directly to Windows 11. running apps in the Taskbar are now also cen- for each new release, making every new version year. Windows 11 will also Does not sound like fun. tered, and there are many new subtle animations more meaningful than before. Windows 11 is ex- pected to ship this fall, which likely means we'll Janis Weber be available on eligible be getting a new feature update towards the end new devices. We have of every year. known for a little while that although the most As mentioned above, Windows 11 will ship later this year, and will be offered as a free up- common routes to Windows 11 will be either grade for Windows 10 users. Microsoft says there’s no time limit on this, meaning you won’t buying a new computer with it installed or up- have to upgrade to Windows 11 right away if you don’t want to. OEMs will still have to pay for a Windows 11 license, however. The license itself isn’t free, but if you upgrade from Windows 10, you get to re- tain your license and therefore remain activated. This is exactly how it worked with the move from Windows 7 and Windows 8 to Windows 10. We also expect Windows 11 to be available for standalone purchase to consumers, like Win- dows 10. This Windows 11 news will affect you sooner or later, especially if you are still running W7 or 8 with W10 put on top of that a few years back. Probably the most important thing you can do is back up all your data on your current com- puter today and often. I know too many people who have been surprised with a computer that just stops working with no warning. In most cases you will have lost your data or must pay dearly to get it back. If you are not sure how, please contact me. Text and calls at 419-290-3570 or email [email protected]. Sylvania Senior Center Classes Many classes are open by reservation only. Computer classes are not scheduled yet, but you are welcome to use the computer lab Mondays and Wednesdays 1-4. Check the SSC newsletter and website for the most current information or call Susan Jennelle at 419-885-3913. I hope to hold classes this year. We are getting there. Check the Sylvania Center Newsletter to see what is happening. I Make House Calls (I am vaccinated and wear a mask) I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including re- pairs, upgrades including software, tutoring or hardware issues. I can be your resident “geek.” I have an endless amount of patience and knowl- edge with years of experience. Give me a text or call at 419-290-3570. BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER’S DATA TODAY – Critical action! Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer ad- junct instructor. E-mail any specific questions or comments to [email protected] or contact her for assistance at 419-290-3570. Private tutoring and repairs are just phone call, text, or email away. Check out my archived articles on The Sylvania Ad- vantage Website (your good.news) titled COM- PUTER 101.

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7A Strategic alliance formed; funding for multigenerational community center underway to be on November ballot “Alone we can do so little; together we can do rehearsals, films, dance, and much more. so much,”—Helen Keller Those wishing to use the Multigenera- In line with Keller’s philosophy, the boards tional Community Center may choose from of three Sylvania-based organizations, Sylva- a menu of membership options or participate nia Arts, Sylvania STEM Center and Sylvania with program based options. Recreation, have joined together to form a strategic alliance. The talks surrounding this “There is something for everyone of all partnership began nearly two years ago as all ages in this facility,” McMahon promises. three organizations were experiencing the “Parents can take advantage of the fitness op- need for additional programming space in portunities to walk and or run on the track order to better serve the community. “This or take a class, rehearse for a show while their partnership allows us the opportunity to child is at practice. There is just no end to the build something unique to inspire all com- possibilities,” he added. munity members to learn and grow as they imagine, play, and create,” noted STEM Cen- And Sylvania Arts Executive Director ter Executive Director Tom Burnworth. Kelly McGilvery agrees.  “We think the arts “Each of our organizations offers incredible and creativity have a multiplying effect on benefits and opportunities to the community. community impact when they're joined with But collectively, we have the potential to do other groups and audiences. We know from something that has never been done before,” years of research that the arts, visual and per- he explained. forming, are a powerful force for the health and vitality of individuals and communities. That something is a new $60 million There are tremendous opportunities for the Multigenerational Community Center, arts and creativity available in a multigener- which allows for an innovative approach to ational community center, from scheduling incorporating athletics, arts, and science classes and workshops at the same time as under one roof. sports games or practices so we can provide enrichment for folks who otherwise might be The necessary steps for the 2.56 mill capi- waiting around for their kids' practice to end, tal improvement levy to fund the project for instance. Conducting our programs in a have been completed by the SAJRD Board building with lots of foot traffic offers the clearing the way for the levy to be on the No- chance to attract an audience we might not vember ballot. The site plan for the proposed otherwise be able to reach,” she offered. 130,000-square-foot center, which has been presented to Lucas County and Sylvania “Our initial interest in the community Township planners and zoning committees, center was access to space for performances, has been approved at two meetings with one rehearsals, classes, screenings, and studio more to come. space. Combined with exposure to audiences and programming that we don't typically in- The proposed location for the facility is a teract with, this was a very convincing case 14 acre site in Cobblestones Woods Business for moving forward with an alliance.” Park. This site is adjacent to the University/Parks Trail, the back of Sylvania The Alliance Southview High School, and relatively close to the King Road Library. “This location pro- Prior to COVID-19, Sylvania Rec deci- vides outstanding connectivity opportunities sion-makers, in listening to community from all directions using all forms of trans- voices, began looking at the possibility of portation,” Sylvania Recreation Operations building a community center. And, to that Director Mike McMahon explained. end, looked for an appropriate building site. They found and were able to secure an op- Unique to the building will be a very large tion on the 14-acre business park site with maker space equipped with tools for any help from John Healey of Miller Diversified project. “If you can think it you can build it,” Realty. However, those plans were put on Burnworth observed. Directly above the hold because of the pandemic. maker space will be robotic team space, STEM classrooms, and workrooms. Burn- Before 2020, the 10-year-old Sylvania worth pointed out that the maker space will STEM Center had experienced tremendous be available for anyone in the community growth. The organization was looking for along with the STEM kids. “This maker new space and planning the addition of a space really sets us apart, creating a most makerspace. However, with COVID-19, unique facility,” he said. those plans were also put on hold. Plans for the center also include several Meanwhile, a small group of citizens inter- areas for athletic and fitness activities with an ested in developing a local theater for film elevated 1/6 mile track encircling those court and live productions began talks with Sylva- areas. There will be an area for fitness train- nia Arts and others. One member of that ini- ing, as well. Two swimming pools, one for tial group was also working with the STEM competitive swimming and the other for team and saw the advantage of joint conver- family fun, are also included in the concept. sations, which ultimately led to further col- laborations. As a result, Burnworth applied A large community space, which could ac- and received a Toledo Community Founda- commodate up to 400 people, will be used for tion grant, which funded the hiring of B. a multitude of events including gatherings Stahl & Associates who worked with the and meetings, performing arts events such as three organization boards resulting in the formation of the alliance.

8A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 Buffalo Soldiers offer free New Home for Artist-Designed Pot peace t-shirts to youth throughout the community As part of their involvement with the Ro- working with the city's youth in schools and tary Peace Initiative committee, The Buffalo in public The Buffalo Soldiers have found Soldiers have created and purchased over that shared experiences help bridge the gap 4,000 t-shirts carrying a message of peace between children from different neighbor- on the front of the shirt and the words hoods and backgrounds. Teachers have re- \"Youth Matter\" on the reverse side. ported a decrease in bullying in school The free t-shirts will be given out to following the events and the shirts are youths across the city at various events the meant to create a camaraderie among chil- Buffalo Soldiers sponsor and attend. While dren from across Toledo. 419-824-5200 • Units from 5x10 to 10x40 • Climate-Controlled Units • RV Parking 6424 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI AT THE OH & MI STATE LINE Beyond Clint D. Keifer, Au.D., SAFS Executive Director Dottie Segur won this hand-painted pot from a a “new normal”: Doctor of Audiology, Budget Blinds’ contest held on Sylvania AdVantage’s Facebook page. Artist examines a patient Danita Binkowski and Budget Blinds Design Center owner George Cordray A new era of are happy to see the piece, which she painted for a Sylvania Area Chamber hearing healthcare. of Commerce art event, that has been displayed at Budget Blinds, go to a new home at SAFS. Binkowski, a Lourdes University graduate, received a third place prize for the piece. —by Mary Helen Darah Ground Broken for Peloton 3780 King Rd. 2C ■ Toledo, OH 43617 419.327.2273 GLAudiology.com Start the State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) joined state and local leaders for the groundbreaking ceremony for Peloton's first-ever U.S. savings! production facility in Wood County, Ohio. ‘This is an exciting day for Ohio,’ said Gavarone. ‘Ohio's manufacturing industry is a leading employer of on auto insurance Ohioans and I am pleased that Peloton chose Troy Township for this investment, creating thousands of jobs for the hard-working people of our McGuire Group region and our state.’ Peloton announced plans for this $400 million Insurance Agency investment in late May, and is expecting to create over 2,000 manufacturing jobs in northwest Ohio. The new facility, Peloton Output Park, Cathy McGuire will sit on over 200 acres and have more than one million square feet of 6387 Monroe St manufacturing, office, and amenities space, making it one of the largest Sylvania, OH 43560-1429 connected fitness manufacturing plants in the world. 419-885-4600 [email protected] S1039b Not all companies are licensed or operate in all states. Not all products are offered in all states. Go to erieinsurance.com for company licensure and territory information.

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9A Make & Take Rain Barrel Workshop planned The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation cost is $35 per barrel, and this includes all the District and Rain Garden Initiative are part- materials and tools necessary. nering with the city of Perrysburg and the 577 Foundation to offer a Make & Take Rain Bar- To register, visit the 577 Foundation’s web- rel Workshop. The event will be held on Mon- site at 577foundation.recdesk.com/Commu- day, Sept.13. from 5-7 pm at the 577 nity/Home. Under the “Classes & Events” tab, Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. The filter by “Nature.” For more information, 419- 893-1966 ext. 5# or 419-377-0065. Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Transportation 7659 King’s Pointe Rd. • Toledo, Ohio 43617 Director Jack Marchbanks lead area officials in cutting the ribbon to open a new interchange at Dorr Street and Interstate 475 in Springfield Township and www.premierwealthmg.net Toledo. Michael Nusbaum ....419-740-1023 Ribbon cut for Dorr Street interchange Daniel Peffley............419-740-4020 “It’s great to be back home in northwest TRAC is the body that determines which Douglas Rechtine .....419-540-6356 Michael Kuebler .......419-540-6358 Ohio to mark the opening of a new and sig- major new projects in the state will receive Subscribe! nificant infrastructure improvement that funding, based on a set of given criteria. Call Sarah 419/824-0100 will improve convenience and quality of life Notable supporters of the project are in western Lucas County and Toledo,\" said ODOT, Springfield Township, city of Lt. Governor Husted. “This interchange will Toledo, Lucas County Engineer, Toledo be hugely beneficial for the Solheim Cup Metropolitan Area Council of Govern- and access to UT. It is also another infra- ments, and Kott Enterprises Ltd., a private structure upgrade that helps modernize developer. Ohio’s ability to set us apart from other “The ability of ODOT's project team and states in the competition for new business the contractor to keep the project on sched- investments and jobs.” ule is commendable,” said Marchbanks. \"We The Solheim Cup is an international pro- suffered a pandemic which has not yet left fessional women's golf tournament that will us, but despite that they kept this project on be held at Inverness Club, located on Dorr schedule. Because of them, we were able to Street just east of the interchange. Prelimi- keep our promise to open this interchange nary activities related to the tournament ahead of the Solheim Cup, an event that will begin Aug. 31. bring international attention to northwest Marchbanks said supporters of the proj- Ohio,\" he said. ect worked years to see it through to com- The project added a third lane of travel in pletion. \"The focus, persistence, and each direction on a two-mile section of the financial support of the entities involved I-475/U.S. 23 corridor, constructed a new made this happen. This project remains one interchange at Dorr Street, and recon- of the highest-scoring projects ever to be structed a section of Dorr Street. approved by the Transportation Review Ad- The $46.7 million project began in No- visory Council because of the unique mix of vember 2019 and is expected to be substan- support it had,\" he said. tially complete this fall. TARTA adds services for commuters Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority weekdays and 7:51 am to 9:49 pm on week- (TARTA) passengers will notice more fre- ends. quent service for weekday evening commuters Other reminders for passengers: when service changes take effect Sunday, All TARTA vehicles remain free of charge Aug.15. until further notice Final departure time for any fixed bus route Face masks are still required while on board leaving from TARTA’s downtown Transit Hub all vehicles Monday through Friday has been extended to TARTA is no longer limiting the number of 10 pm. Service for all routes will run from 6 riders on each bus am to 10 pm weekdays and 9 am to 9 pm on More information on routes and route Saturday. changes can be found at tarta.com/fall21, or There is no Sunday service for fixed routes by calling TARTA’s information line at 419- or Call-A-Ride services. The TARPS paratran- 243-7433. Look for updated schedules and in- sit service will continue to operate seven days formation ambassadors to help at TARTA’s a week, running from 4:55 am to 10:49 pm on downtown Transit Hub in the coming weeks.

10A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 Downtown sidewalks are alive with music, art and sidewalk sales Dan and John Whitehead and Dusty Lane of Fresh Grounds entertain in the Sheila Boyle Litchfield and her sister Drew Schafer and his sons Fritz and Eddie Boggs Corner Park on Main Street at Maplewood Avenue. Eileen Boyle Gemerchak stop by Francis and Joe Schoenberg make Inside the Five to talk to diners on the a dapper appearance during the patio. Art Walk. Joe and Cassie Reyes look over the Sidewalk Sale table at Beautiful Blooms Liviana Corrado takes a ride on the Artist Jill Wagner talks about her by Jen. ‘pony.’ street painting to Melissa Dallas.

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11A during the August Art Walk in Sylvania’s Red Bird Art District Artist Jane Williams has an admirer in Val Krueger outside of Fuller Art House. Chris Knapp entertains in front of Hip to the Groove while Hector Mendoza and others enjoy the sounds. Jessica Bair and her daughters D’Anglo Watson enjoys every bite of Rachel and Lauren take time out his J&G stromboli as Michelle Watson from the Art Walk at Chandler Cafe. looks on. Tiara Miller creates macrame works of art in front of Beautiful Blooms by Jen. Kayla Cherry exhibits her wood Robert Dickens and Doug Wright burning craft at J&G Pizza Palace. take advantage of the DORA to enjoy adult beverages as they listen to the music of Fresh Grounds.

12A YOUR GOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 Farmers Market Tuesdays are bursting with fresh fruits, flowers, NEIGHBORHOOD DOT’s ACE HARDWARE Pretzels 5619 N. Main St., Coming Soon ... Sylvania Honey Mustard (419) 882-6516 Pretzels! Hours: All DOT’s Mon. – Sat. 9am – 6pm 1lb bags Sun. 10am – 6pm $4.99 Frogtown Computers Tracy Ankenbrandt of Stevens Jane Berry of Posey Jane wraps up Gardens assists Claire Achen with a sunflower purchase for Sylvanians 419.517.6069 • Free Recycling her produce purchase at the Bonnie Zito and her mom Pat Sylvania Farmers Market. Hackett. WE BUY USED COMPUTERS AND APPLE iOS DEVICES OUT OF WARRANTY APPLE COMPUTERS ARE OUR SPECIALTY STOYH1LAF1VNABYNKUEISAYAINOFREUOSSRS! In-home setup of your new Mac/PC, wireless router in-home install Mac & PC Upgrades & Repair PC Malware / Virus Cleanup FREE ESTIMATES 6565 Erie St., Sylvania 43560 www.frogtowncomputers.com ESTABLISHED 2009 • A LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS Renee and Kristen Winchester sample varieties of honey offered by Demitrius Anagnostu of Dee’s Bee’s Honey. Wendy Borthwick purchases cookies Virginia Morris Wells accompanies from Vince and Emmy Bagnato of her sons Nikola and Marcus while Emmy’s Kitchen at the Aug. 3 they show off their cheetah market. bookmark masks given to them by Heidi Yeager of the Sylvania Branch Library.

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13A veggies & more - by Jennifer Alexander Ruple Tim Keil of Louis Keil and Sons talks with Kristy Baugh and Ramu Perni about LAW OFFICE OF the corn he grows at his family’s farm in Sylvania. MELAN M. FORCHT • Divorce • Dissolution • Collaborative Divorce • Shared Parenting Plans • Custody • Support • Post-Divorce Matters • Bankruptcy Law Unique Resolutions for Every Client 6715 MAPLEWOOD AVE. SYLVANIA, OHIO 43560 Located directly behind the Sylvania Municipal Court 419-517-4277 • forcht-law.com bakery 419-824-0683 and cafe 5758 Main St, Sylvania ® Follow us on Facebook! Zingerman’s breads available! Sylvania resident Valerie Parra selects corn offered by JoBeth Daniels of Louis WE CATER • WE DELIVER • FARM TO TABLE • SIMPLY DELICIOUS! Keil and Sons. Get Ready for Labor Day Order our delicious salads! Enjoy our famous macaroni salad, delicious potato salad, refreshing cucumber salad, and creamy coleslaw! Let Us Cater All Your LUNCH DAILY 10-2:30 Parties and Events All day breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from With Healthy Food & Delicious Desserts! 10 to 2:30 EEat Healthy and Receive $5 in the socially distant Off Orders Over $20 dining room Also carryout, curbside or FREE delivery within 5 miles Hurry! Limited time! Check new menu items! Must present coupon at sale. Offer does not apply to Zingerman’s breads. Local musician Dave Pfenning Mur Bookmiller looks over an No microwaves and no fryers - Just baked in goodness performs a song by Jack Johnson at assortment of charms offered by Made from scratch soups, salads, unique sandwiches & fresh baked goods the market held at Harroun Stephanie Dixon of Dreaming of Community Park. Pearls. ALL EARTH TO OVEN SANDWICHES SERVED ON ZINGERMAN’S BREAD

14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 All Good Things gift shop reopens in Rosary Care Center just a good thing for residents to be able to prayer pillows and much more can be After being closed for over a year because store is to further the mission of the Sisters come by and select what they would like,” found. “Everything we have in this store is of COVID-19, the All Good Things Gift of St. Francis,” noted All Good Things Di- Whitmore added. very affordable. We have kept our residents’ Shop is re-opening in Rosary Care Center. rector Jana Whitmore. pocketbooks in mind,” she added. “And we Aishia Standish, a three-year member of the In addition, there are also fuzzy slipper have made the store very accessible and AGT staff, is there to serve residents of the “While we have many of our gift items, sox and knitted shawls that are fun items for wheelchair friendly with lower shelves dis- nursing home and assisted living facility. we also have a variety of personal care items residents. “There is also a small selection of playing items for our residents’ conven- “That is our mission for the Rosary Care such as toiletries, tissues, and more that can Fair Trade handmade jewelry that pleases ience.” Center store while the mission of the main enhance the lives of our residents. Many of many here,” she said. Books, magazines those items are supplied but sometimes it is TOMASE DENTAL CARE Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! Accepting new patients! SMILES ARE THIS EASY! Call Dr. Timothy Tomase for a variety of treatment options to restore your smile to health, comfort and beauty. 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township 419.474.5858 • www.toledoohiodental.com Any financial advisor All Good Things Director Jana Whitmore helps Rosary Care store staff can know the markets. member, Aishia Standish, arrange the assortment of hand-crafted greeting I know my clients cards made by Sisters of St. Francis under the Pine Cone Press label. Understanding your goal in the first step in providing personalized financial advice to help you reach them. I take the time to know what you’re looking foreward to, as well as what your challenges are, to help you build the financial future you want. Call me today to get started 419.842.8488 Sylvania Franciscans resume Mini Pilgrimages Gregory W. Wagoner, CFP®, MBA, CLTC® The Sylvania Franciscan Sisters will host that are tributes to the lives of Saints Francis Financial Advisor CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner “Mini-pilgrimages” on the Franciscan cam- and Saint Clare. The pilgrimage also includes Wagoner, Wagoner & Associates pus in Sylvania on Tuesday, Aug. 31, Thurs- personal reflection, the history of the Sylvania A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. 5954 Renaissance Place, Stuite D day, Sept. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 7. The Franciscan Sisters and lunch. The cost is only Toledo, OH 43623 Not Federally | Insured No Financial Institution Guarantee | May Lose Value [email protected] pilgrimage and tour will take place from 10 $20. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC., Member FINRA and SIPC. ameripriseadvisors.com/gregory.w.wagoner © 2019 Ameriprise Financial, Inc., All rights reserved. am until Noon on each date, and participants To make a reservation please contact: Sister can meet at Madonna Hall, 6832 Convent Nora Klewicki, 419.824.3528 or Blvd., Sylvania [email protected] Pilgrims walk among the sites on campus CELEBRATE WITH US! Auxiliary to The Ability Center Style Show Wednesday, Oct. 6 The Pinnacle Benefiting youth with disabilities, training and placing of assistance dogs, equipment gifting, and college scholarships for local high school students with disabilities. 419.885.5733 | abilitycenter.org/styleshow

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15A Ribbon cut to officially open LiteFIT Boutique Gym and Nutrition Kim and Josh Skiver have opened LiteFIT “Sarah Feast is also a trained nutritionist Boutique, a physical fitness and nutrition cen- and not only helps counsel clients regarding ter, 6801 W. Central Ave., in the Avenue Plaza. nutrition she also prepares healthy meals for Mrs. Skiver said she learned about the avail- people to pick up,” she explained. ability of the space from her friend, Monica Mrs. Skiver has been a gym fanatic for as Giammarco, whose father, Pat, owns the cen- long as she remembers; working out countless ter. hours daily but she struggled to see the results “This is an ideal location for us,” she noted. of her efforts. She found that she had “We work one-on-one with our clients and did Hashimoto Disease, which explained her ex- not need a huge space. This is just right for us.” treme lack of energy and why she couldn’t lose LiteFIT offers 35 minute muscle group fo- weight. cused classes, which allow for maximum gain This spiraled her into a world of research to in minimum time. learn and understand how to achieve maxi- Each staff member is a certified personal mum results without having to spend three trainer and dedicated to helping clients hours in the gym each day. Mrs. Skiver achieve his or her fitness goals, according to worked to perfect the art of her own personal Mrs. Skiver. nutrition in conjunction with physical exercise The Skivers started the company by offer- to help reach her desired results.   Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee Shawn Murphy, Carolyn Byersdorf, and Bill Sanford along with Executive Director ing Zoom workouts during COVID-19. “We Her practices quickly caught on with Tiffany Scott celebrate the opening of LiteFit Boutique with owners Kim and Josh Skiver and three of their five children Dani, Emma and Landon. Staff realized immediately how much people friends and family asking what she was doing members Sarah Feast, Laura Edgell, Stephanie Welk and Alana Tobias, other family members and friends join in the ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 7. needed help to get and keep fit. We soon real- differently.  It was through that LiteFIT Bou- Personal lending at GenoaBank. ized that people also needed help with nutri- tique Gym and Nutrition was born.   The right loan starts when you work with the right bank. tion,” she said. Whether you’re looking to purchase or refinance Borderline Collectibles opens your home, put your home equity to work or simply on Michigan line take out a personal loan – GenoaBank delivers Monthly craft and and has everything from metal Tonka trucks personal attention to your situation to help determine flea markets and other vintage toys, to coins, glass, antique the right financing solution for you. featured furniture, sports memorabilia and so much We work with you through every step of the process more.” to find you the best terms and competitive rates on a loan you can live with — Earlier this year, Joe Dorfmeyer and his while keeping your life moving forward. wife, Jenny, refurbished the building adjacent Borderline Collectibles is open from 11 am Stop in today and ask about our loan programs to meet your personal to Clips Party Store, a business they have to 7 pm on Tuesday through Friday from 11 lending needs. owned for nearly four years. am to 6 pm on Saturday or by appointment. After thoroughly cleaning, repainting and In addition, the Dorfmeyers host a monthly reflooring the building, Dorfmeyer created craft show/flea market on the last Saturday of showroom space to display his inventory of the month featuring nearly two dozen local antiques and collectibles. He opened his new vendors and a variety of food trucks. The Aug. business, Borderline Collectibles late last 28 market will be from 11 am to 5 pm and in- spring. The new venture is located at 6812 cludes Bristol’s Bud Candle Co., LaRue, Far- Memorial Highway, just north of the Moose masi and Crafts, Colorstreet, Origami Owl, Family Center. Moon Jewels, Why you Mad, Into Chaos Acres, Dreaming of Pearls, Sister Pallets, Pure Dorfmeyer has been a collector all his life Romance, CiCi’s Crafts, Little Red’s Shop, and, according to his wife, loves to buy and Touchstone Crystal, Scentsy and more. sell items. “That has always been his passion,” she acknowledged. “He is just a born collector, “In September,” Mrs. Dorfmeyer added, “we are going to hold our craft show/flea mar- ket on Sunday, Sept. 12 in conjunction with the Sylvania Moose car show next door.” Sylvania Branch | 5501 Monroe Street | (419) 841-5501 or visit www.genoabank.com Normal fees apply. Loans subject to credit approval. Support Small Businesses Shop Locally!

16A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 The Victory Center relocates Young Entrepreneurs At Work L-R: Joan Tobias, The Victory Center Executive Director Dianne Barnstable, and William Horvath, MD, celebrate the grand opening of their new Jewelry makers Miah Nakashima Vivienne Walrod and Canyon location at 3166 N. Republic Blvd. and Charlie Walrod of Imagine It, Nakashima join their siblings in front Believe It, Create It, offer their clay of Art Supply Depo on Saturday, bead bracelets and earrings for Aug. 7 to sell fresh squeezed sale in front of The Art Supply lemonade and iced tea. Depot. TVC Program Director Lisa Marquette and TVC Office Manager Chelsea Seger visit at the new location. TVC has served the community for 25 years. Subscribe! Sandy Witt, TVC volunteer TVC volunteer Lori Knous, TVC coordinator, and TVC board participants Karen Creps and Only $26/year 419/824-0100 member Brian Hahn are thrilled Cindy Redrup, along with TVC with the new 8,000 square-foot yoga instructor Caroline Dickerson space that will be the new home are thrilled with the new facility. for serving cancer patients. —by Mary Helen Darah

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17A SAFS Helps Get Ready for School Cheree Morris, Charly Smith, Marsha L-R: Riley Krirg, lucky winner of a Vantress, Dottie Segur, Mary Kay bike donated by the Elks Lodge Urbanski, Makayla Van Drieson and celebrates with mom Stacie and Crystal Bland distribute backpacks. sister Morgan. Stranahan Has Bright New Look Tony Zawisza, also known as Tony ‘Touch’ Zawisza, beautified Sylvania Stranahan Elementary School with his artistic talents. The back-facing wall is Sylvania Municipal Judge Michael L-R: Volunteering is a family affair what parents will see when they are in the student dropoff/pickup line. Bonfiglio is ready to check in for Sloane, Preston, Stacey and Although tattoos are his main medium, Zawisza also enjoys painting and Sylvania School District students at Andy Hudak. creating graffiti stencils. —by Mary Helen Darah the event Aug. 7 —by Mary Helen Darah

18A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 St. Francis grad named Ohio Hockey Player of the Year Recent St. Francis de Sales graduate and “Riley provided a lot of skill and creativity being a part of my St. Francis team.” award, which I thought was pretty cool. It Sylvania resident Riley Box was named the as a forward for us. He was one of the biggest Box reflected, “Winning the champi- was awesome to be named the Ohio hockey Ohio Hockey Player of the Year by USA reasons we scored so many goals this past player of the year.” Today. Box, a member of the state champi- season and was a spark for our offense. We onship was just amazing. We all thought in onship Knights team, scored a hat trick in the definitely relied on him for setting up and the beginning of the year that we could do it. Box is putting away his skates and hockey semifinal win over Walsh Jesuit and assisted finishing plays in the offensive zone. It is Then we kind of slacked off in the middle of stick as he is heading to Oxford, Ohio where on both goals in the 2-1 win over St. Ed- great to see him receive this accolade at the the season but we were able to make that he plans to concentrate on academics when wards. state level. As a coaching staff, we couldn’t be final push. It was crazy!” he begins a new chapter as a Miami Univer- more proud of his accomplishments and the sity student. St. Francis Assistant Athletic Director fact that he left our program in a better place Box continued, “I didn’t know about the Christopher Dyer said, “Riley played in the than he found it,” said St. Francis head coach Ohio honor until Coach Varga called to tell He is the son of Tom and Melissa Box and hockey program for three of his four years at Chris Varga. me I had been nominated for the USA Today the grandson of Ann and Bill Malone. SFS. He made great strides in his sophomore and junior year to become a dominant senior Box, who has been on skates since he was Sylvania Senior Softball League hosts exhibition player. He was also our leading goal scorer.” 2 years old, grew up playing hockey at Tam- O-Shanter. “I have always loved to play BY MARY HELEN DARAH inclusive sport and therapeutic recreational He was the Northwest Hockey Conference hockey,” he admitted. “I never thought I activities. “America’s Amputee Softball Team” Hockey Player of the Year and the MaxPreps could have as much fun as I did last year Sylvania Senior Softball League is hosting travels the country playing able-bodied teams Week 30 Ohio Athlete. the USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team for in competitive and exhibition softball games, a series of three exhibition games at Mercy bringing a unique brand of softball, courage, Health Field in Toledo on Aug. 28 from noon and inspiration to communities nationwide. through 7 pm at Mercy Health Field, 525 The team is composed of competitive, athletic South Holland-Sylvania Rd. The USA Patri- veterans who have lost limbs in combat and ots Amputee Softball Team Exhibition Games non-combat related injuries. and Fundraising Event features the USA Pa- triots Amputee Softball Team vs. Game 1: The USA Patriots hosts an annual softball Toledo Police Department (1 pm) Game 2: Kids Camp for children between the ages of 8- Local Celebrities/Medical and Veterans (3 12 with amputations or missing limbs. USA pm) Game 3: University of Toledo Women’s Patriots pay all expenses including travel, Softball Team (5 pm). Master of Ceremonies meals, and lodging for the child and one par- for the event is Fred LeFebvre, WSPD News ent. Parents describe the Camp as “life-alter- Radio. ing” for their child. The USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team There is a $5 admission and children under was founded in 2010 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) 5 years of age are free. Proceeds go toward ex- whose mission is to bring athletic and veteran penses for the event and sponsorship of local amputees together to promote the benefits of children with prosthetics to attend the USA Patriots Kids Camp. Riley Box does a victory ‘dance’ after scoring a goal. Sylvania Triathlon Held Friday, August 27th,  Unlimited Use of Range L-R: Tom, Grace and Katie L-R: Nicholas Zapata, Jessica 10am at from 8:30-10am Cappellini are all smiles after the Zapata, Tenley Zapata and race, one of the oldest multi-sport Courtney Ringlein celebrate after 7677 US 223  Shotgun Start 10am events held at Tam-O-Shanter the Sylvania Triathlon. Ottawa Lake, MI  Lunch at Turn annually.  After Event Meal  Prizes & Raffles Online Registration available at: www.tinyurl.com/SPAgolf2021 Danny Barchick greets his number Brian Albright feels victorious after one fan Maddie after the race. completing the Sylvania Triathlon $100 per golfer or $400 per team Duathlon on Aug. 1. Sponsorship opportunities available from $100 up to $2,000 –by Mary Helen Darah Raffle tickets for a Callaway driver and bag & gift baskets, hole in one contest, putting contest, betting hole & more! Please join us by playing in or sponsoring our 11th Annual Golf Scramble. All proceeds help us provide youth programs & events that teach youth to make healthy positive choices, prevent at risk behaviors, and provide support for positive youth, family and community development. Formerly Sylvania preven [email protected] Community Action Team www.sylvaniascat.org 419 824-8588 (SCAT)

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19A Southview senior named All American Diver pool near Eastern Michigan University. Her BY JENIFER CHRISTIAANSE Sylvania Southview High School senior has just League’s Dive Champion. In addition, she was a mom often drives with her after school to Ypsi- been named one of the top 100 divers in 1m div- USA Diving Zone qualifier competing at the lanti where she practices and competes during club season. There were fewer competitions If you said, “Alexa! Name the top 100 divers ing in high school for the 2021 All American University of Tennessee for her club, Legacy Div- during the 2020/2021 pandemic year, but Alexa in 1 meter in the U.S.,” Alexa’s response would Diver by NISCA. She has been a three-time state ing, at Eastern Michigan University. continued to soar through the air and slice include another Alexa, Alexa Walkovich. The qualifier, a two-time All Ohio State Diver, and through the water. this year she was undefeated as Northern Lake Many have become more attuned to divers and athletes after watching the Tokyo Olympics The Walkovich family loved watching the Olympics, especially diving and gymnastics. and wondering where these athletes get their They particularly followed American diver Tyler Downs who they met at the Dive Championship Footgolf scramble benefits drive and start. The special interest stories be- in Tennessee. They also follow the career of hind the athletes are always fascinating. David Colturi, a Sylvania native who is a Red Bull Cliff Diver. Baskets of Care The Walkovich story is no different. Alexa and her two sisters, Jessica and Will all these hours on the road and in the Emily, first started diving and swimming at pool pay off? Alexa is hoping to follow her sister Emily to the University of Akron and to earn a Highland Meadows Golf Club. Jessica also was scholarship next year. She has also had several other universities show interest in her. In the a diver for Northview. Following high school meantime, she is already giving back to where she first received her inspiration and training. Emily was awarded a scholarship to the Univer- Alexa lifeguards and coaches new divers at Highland Meadows. Maybe someday she will sity of Akron. At the time, Alexa preferred gym- be like her coach, Hall of Famer Phil Koester, who has coached divers at BGSU, for Sylvania nastics and competed in that sport for years. Schools, and divers from several other schools. Their parents come from Canada and had hockey and ballet backgrounds, but encouraged their daughters to pursue their own passions. In high school Emily joined a high level div- ing club in Ypsilanti, Legacy Diving. Alexa was intrigued by the diving competition and left gymnastics to join her sister. Alexa dives about 12 hours per week. During the pandemic clo- sures, with Northview’s pool temporarily closed, she practiced in Bowling Green and at a friend’s Susan Meyer, Judi Fox, Gail Cooper and Faith Denardo get the bags packed for the footgolf participants to pick up when they check in. Drew Wexler and his dad, Alan, flew Joey Liber, Max Schlick, Seth Baden Alexa Walkovich meets David Colturi Southview senior Alexa Walkovich is into town from Orlando to support and Collin Huss are ready to play. and gets a chance to dive with him one of the top 100 high school divers grandmother and mother, Gail while he visits EMU in 2019. in the country. Cooper. ing shawls included in baskets are hand crafted by a variety of volunteers, as are the Recently over 100 people spent several heart-shaped pillows to be used with seat hours kicking large white balls around belts to protect the breast area. Each basket Whiteford Valley Golf Course, rather than costs $55 to assemble and are given to pa- using golf clubs to chase little white balls tients at no charge. into holes. Footgolf, a combination of soccer and golf, can be played on the Whiteford The annual Footgolf outing serves as a Valley south course. On July 31, 29 teams major fundraiser for Baskets of Care. This played in the fourth annual footgolf game to year, 29 four-member teams participated benefit the local organization, Baskets of competing for lowest score, longest kick, Care. closest to the hole and hole-in-one prizes. This organization was founded by breast “We started the organization with a soft- cancer survivor Gail Cooper who was diag- ball fundraiser but when enthusiasm for nosed in 2009. Cooper realized there was a that sport waned, footgolf was suggested,” need for local support at the time of her di- Cooper explained. “My granddaughter agnosis when she was made aware of a Charlie Kale is an outstanding soccer player breast cancer support program her niece and was a part of the Southview team. It just from Morgantown, Penn. had experienced. made sense to adopt this sport. Whiteford Patterning the local organization on the Valley has a footgolf course, the former Pennsylvania model, Cooper organized her south course, and they are most helpful and Baskets of Care group in 2010 and gave the cooperative. This is our fourth annual first basket to a newly diagnosed breast can- event,” Cooper noted cer patient in 2011. In addition, the organization is hosting Baskets of Care is a totally volunteer ef- Night of Empowerment on Sept. 30 and a fort. To date, over 2,300 baskets have been tea at Clara J’s Tea Room on Oct. 29. “We given to patients. also accept donations from private individ- uals,” she added. Each basket is filled with a variety of helpful products and information. The heal-

Need a break SuperKids Race from caregiving? One of the oldest kid's triathlon/duathlon in the country took place July 31 with local kids participating. The Sylvania SuperKids Triathlon and Duathlon celebrated its 33rd year in 2021 at Olander Park. The swim and run took place inside the park. The bike route crosses Sylvania Avenue to University Parks and back to Olander. The family-friendly event featured young athletes ages 6-15 with a fun run for ages 3-6. The event exposes kids to a multi-sport activity in a safe environment. L-R: Abby Beier, Brennan Higgins Callie Moore, age 12, sings the and Reagan Higgins display their National Anthem before the start medals after a job well done. of the Sylvania SuperKids Triathlon and Duathlon. Kai Desouza, a Maplewood Announcer Vince Croci loves Elementary student, participates in cheering for the kids as they cross the Sylvania SuperKids event held the finish line. July 31. •$225/night, 3-night minimum Central Trail Elementary students L-R: Matt and Spencer Peters, a (memory care $250/n Bennett and Braxton Robarge student at Sylvan Elementary show brotherly love at the finish School, celebrate with Amanda • Private & fully furnished suites line. Maag at the finish line. • 3 delicious meals per day • Housekeeping & care staff • Opportunities for social and wellness activities ., , SuperKids race volunteers Kary Collin and Mallory Moore embrace Dwearty and Marina Oustin, a Run after competing in the SuperKids Toledo Ambassador, cheer on kids Marathon. –by Mary Helen Darah at the race.

















MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9B Stevens-Cole Engagement Maureen and Michael Stevens of Sylvania announce the engagement DETAILS @ FACEBOOK.COM/RIDINLATE of their daughter Kimberly to Hunter Cole. Stevens, a graduate of TOLEDO MEMORIAL PARK • YARK NISSAN • BRIGHTZ Central Catholic High School and Ohio University, recently earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Eastern Michigan FULLER ART HOUSE• LUCAS COUNTY • SPOKE LIFE• DOWNTOWN SYLVANIA University. She is employed by the Lincoln Consolidated School District in Ypsilanti, Mich. Cole is the son of Ruth and Terry Cole of Belleville, Mich. MIDWEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS He also graduated from Eastern Michigan University and is currently employed in the IT department at Trinity Health System in Livonia, Mich. 1964 THE TRIBUTE A June 2022 wedding is planned in Rochester, Mich. THE #1 BEATLES SHOW IN THE WORLD Director of TARTA operations named reality,” said TARTA Chief Operations Offi- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 2021 cer Charles Odimgbe. “Richard is driven to not only improve on where we are now, but CENTENNIAL TERRACE to make TARTA a 21st century organization that everyone looks to.” SYLVANIA, OHIO “Richard is someone who is hungry and is willing to learn. He’s also someone who DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM will question and challenge what’s become the ‘norm,’ and push the organization to be better than it has been,” Odimgbe added. TARTA has assembled a new manage- ment team of transit industry professionals from around the country. Richard Cowart Beautiful Flower Arrangements ON SALE NOW “THE BEST BEATLES The Toledo Area Regional Transit Au- for all Occasions TRIBUTE ON EARTH.” thority has named Sylvania resident Richard TICKETS AT ETIX.COM OR Cowart as Director of Operations. Call 419.824.0777 for delivery BY PHONE (419) 381-8851 MIDWEST ENTERTAINMENT Cowart comes to TARTA after serving as or order online at stellarblooms.com CONSULTANTS, LLC General Manager of First Transit in Fort SINCE 1980 Bend County, Texas. He also oversaw the Satisfaction Guaranteed! Bus Safety Department for the Metropolitan Now at Transit Authority of Harris County in the Houston area, and has over 11 years of ex- 8248 Mayberry Square, Sylvania , OH perience in public and private transporta- Follow us on Facebook & Instagram tion. “As Director of Operations, we need somebody who not only understands the vi- sion we have for this agency, but has the skills necessary to help make that vision a

10B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 Festival of India Celebrates Culture Mary Beroske, Megan Allen and L-R: Joe DiNardo, Ruth Ann Petroff, Kim Henkel enjoy the Toledo Jazz Margaret Baehren and Ariel Kasler, Orchestra ‘A List playlist’ concert piano player for TJO and adjunct Aug. 6 at Centennial Terrace. professor at BGSU, enjoy the event featuring A-list artists from each era. Jazz is Alive in Sylvania Gauei Ranjeet Pandau and Advika Nirmiti Shah enjoys the performances Vijay participate in the Festival of and shopping at the festival held at India on Aug. 8. Centennial Terrace. L-R: Members of the Gene Parker Master Gardener Karen Robie and Kaisha Patel and Rita Patel enjoy the festival that shares the Indian culture Quintet Damien Cook, vocalist Lori Gillmore, a Metroparks with the community. Lauren Smith, Gene Parker, Ron volunteer, enjoy Jazz in the Garden Kischuk and Ray Parker perform at Toledo Botanical Garden on for the large crowd gathered at Aug. 5. –by Mary Helen Darah Jazz in the Garden. Latika Shelke and Charity Trivedi enjoy the Indian cuisine, for many, the favorite part of the festival. L-R: Sylvania Firefighters/EMT Kyler Omey, Lucas Wareham, Andrea Henck, Ryan Sedlock and Eric Burns are on hand to assist if needed. –By Mary Helen Darah

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12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 Junior Solheim Cup teams to compete at Sylvania Country Club Team USA Pano is the only team member with experience Team Europe Francesca Fiorellini, Belgian from the 2019 PING Junior Solheim Cup, won Denisa Vodickova, Czech Republic The American Junior Golf Association by the United States team in Scotland. The European team has been selected based on Captain Annika Sorenstam is regarded as one of the best female golfers in history. Winning 90 named 12 top junior girls to the 2021 PING LPGA legend Renee Powell is captain of the a number of factors including performances at the international tournaments as a professional has 2021 United States team. In 1967, Powell be- made her the female golfer with the most wins Junior Solheim Cup United States: came just the second African American original PING Junior Solheim Cup qualifying to her name. She was an eight-time Solheim Cup Anna Davis, Spring Valley, Calif. woman to compete on the LPGA Tour during player Yana Wilson, Henderson, Nev. a difficult time of civil unrest and discrimina- tournaments, performances at other national and Former LET member Nora Angehrn, who is Avery Zweig, McKinney, Texas tion. She played in more than 250 professional coach for the Swiss Girls National Golf Team, Kaitlyn Schroeder, Jacksonville, Fla. tournaments and won the 1973 Kelly Spring- international tournaments, rankings, input from will be the Vice-Captain to the European team. Catherine Rao, Camarillo, Calif. field Open in Brisbane, Australia, where she The Junior Solheim Cup competition will Megha Ganne, Holmdel, NJ set a final-round course record 67. national coaches and Captain Annika Sörenstam: be held at Sylvania Country Club on Sept. 1 Alexa Pano, Lake Worth, Fla. Amalie Leth-Nissen, Denmark and Sept. 2. Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston, NY The United States Team will be co-cap- Constance Fouillet, France Amari Avery, Riverside, Calif. tained by the AJGA’s Director of Recruiting, Vairana Heck, France Kelly Xu,Claremont, Calif. Blair Thompson Sumner. Paula Schulz-Hanße, Germany Katie Li, Basking Ridge, NJ Helen Briem, Germany Sara Im, Duluth, Ga. Andrea Revuelta, Spain Cayetana Fernández, Spain Meja Örtengren, Sweden Nora Sundberg, Sweden Savannah De Bock, Belgian Women’s Summit features Robin Roberts, Renee Powell, and Anika Sorenstam Proceeds support local “After the pandemic threw everyone’s lives ending her career as one of the school’s all-time and has represented Europe in the Solheim Cup charities, LPGA Foundation into chaos this past year, we were determined leading scorers and rebounders. In 2012, on eight occasions between 1994 and 2007. to come back in full force to network, focus on Roberts was named an inductee to the Women’s The Solheim Cup Women’s Summit theme our personal growth and development and, of Basketball Hall of Fame. A two-time cancer Powell will serve as the US Junior Solheim for this year’s event is “Changing the Game Fore course, to raise funds for local charities,” said survivor, Roberts has battled back to be one of Team Captain and Sorenstam will serve as the Women.” Celebrating its fifth year, the event Meg Ressner, Women’s Summit event co-chair. America’s favorite journalists as co-anchor of European US Junior Solheim Team Captain. will feature award-winning journalist Robin “We will focus on emerging from these chal- Good Morning America. She is also the author The competition will take place at Sylvania Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning lenging times with renewal, resilience and of “From the Heart: 7 Rules to Live By” and her Country Club on Tuesday, September 1 and America, and former LPGA players Renee courage.” memoir, “Everybody’s Got Something” in Wednesday, September 2. Powell and Annika Sorenstam. All net proceeds which she tells the story of her battle against a from the event, hosted at the Stranahan Theater Roberts knows about making a comeback in life-threatening illness. This year, the Solheim Cup Women’s Sum- and Great Hall, will support local charities and sports and in life. She graduated from South- mit, presented by Owens Corning, will support the LPGA Foundation. eastern Louisiana University and was a stand- Renee Powell joined the LPGA in 1967, be- the Dattilo Family Youth Leadership Center (a out performer on the women’s basketball team, coming only the second African American unique collaboration between the First Tee of woman to ever play on the LPGA Tour. She Lake Erie and The Boys & Girls Club of competed in more than 250 professional golf Toledo), the LPGA foundation’s Renee Powell tournaments and in 1977 became the first Grant and Maumee Valley Habitat for Human- woman to compete in a men’s golf tournament ity Solheim Cup Build Powered by Women. in the British PGA. Following her retirement in “We are excited to support these three amazing 1980, she appeared as a television commentator initiatives that are changing the game for the and became the head professional at her fam- communities they serve,” said Page Ottaviano, ily’s Clearview Golf Club in Canton, Ohio. management consultant, Marathon Classic. Annika Sorenstam is regarded as one of the Last year, the Women’s Summit raised best female golfers in history. Winning 90 in- $112,000 when it was held virtually due to the ternational tournaments as a professional has COVID-19 pandemic. Toledo’s own Chrys Pe- made her the female golfer with the most wins terson will serve as the event emcee. to her name. She also tops the LPGA’s career money list with earnings of over $22 million For more information, call Paige Ottaviano, 419-531-3277 or email pottaviano@marathon- classic.com. SUBSCRIBE! Inverness is ready for the international spotlight FROM 1B structure ever built, according to Zimmers. a number of major tournaments. Many of these tents provide sponsors and Zimmers and his wife relocated to the In- their guests ideal viewing opportunities. Oth- verness Club five years ago where he mar- ers will house food service and all the neces- shaled an extensive golf course renovation. sities required for this type of large event. “The members decided to restore the “The Solheim teams will play the same course to the original Donald Ross design course that our members play. We did not from 1903 where he was able to incorporate alter anything except to interchange the ninth the undulating terrain. As we are a national and 18th holes. However, during the tourna- historic landmark it only makes sense to pre- ment, we will hand water the course in addi- serve our history in this way, too. Architect tion to our regular mowing and maintenance Andrew Green searched the USGA archives routines,” Zimmers explained. to make this possible,” he observed. “And, in- side the clubhouse, our rich history has been “And at tournament end, we have the re- preserved and is also on display thanks to long sponsibility of reclaiming the golf course as time member Jack Kerin who has created a quickly as we can,” he said. pictorial diorama of golf memories through- out the building. No stranger to national tournaments, Zim- mers formerly served as greens superintend- “Inverness is such a treasure in golf! We are ent at the historic Oakmont Country Club in ready to be in the international spotlight.” Pittsburgh, Penn. While there, he also oversaw

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13B USA, European golfers get ready for Solheim Cup competition Team USA will be comprised of 12 players Lizette Salas Europe’s 12-women team will be comprised multiple Solheim Cup-winning captain. She –seven are from the points list; two through Jennifer Kupcho of two players from the Ladies European Tour led Team Europe to a 14 ½ - 13 ½ victory in Rolex Rankings (not already qualified through Captain Patty Hurst points list, four from the Rolex Rankings, and the 2019 Solheim Cup, which was the highest points); and three captain’s picks. six captain’s picks. attended women’s golf event ever held in the Standings as of press time: Hurst won Rookie of the Year honors in her Emily Kristine Pedersen, Denmark, UK and the most widely watched on televi- U.S. Solheim Cup: Points Race debut season on the LPGA Tour in 1995. She (126.38) sion. Matthew, who has 11 professional tour- has six career LPGA titles, including one Sanna Nuutinen, Finland,(81.75) nament victories, made her Solheim Cup 1. Nelly Korda (570.50) major, the Nabisco Dinah Shore in 1998.[2][8] Sophia Popov, Germany RWR 3.27 debut in 1998 and played for Europe nine 2. Danielle Kang (495.50) Hurst lost a playoff to Annika Sörenstam at Carlota Ciganda, Spain, RWR 2.74 times in the competition. She has been instru- 3. Ally Ewing (290.00) the U.S. Women's Open in 2006,[9] the last Charley Hull, England, RWR 2.63 mental in four Solheim Cup victories, three 4. Lexi Thompson (263.50) conducted over a full 18 holes. Georgia Hall, England, RWR 2.52 times as a competitor, in 2003, 2011 and 2013 5. Jessica Korda (260.50) and as the winning captain in 2019. 6. Austin Ernst (256.50) Hurst's best money list finish was sixth in Captain Catriona Matthew, Scotland 7. Megan Khang (238.50) 2000, and she represented the U.S. in five Sol- Matthew has been reappointed as the Eu- Tickets for the 2021 Solheim heim Cups (1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2007). Cup are on sale now at She was named the captain of the 2021 Sol- ropean Solheim Cup captain for 2021. solheimcupusa.com. Matthew will attempt to become Europe’s first heim Cup team.[10]. JobsOhio offers Solheim practice round passes for military The 2021 Solheim Cup, and partner JobsO- who serve our country so selflessly the oppor- Meg Ressner, volunteer co-chair, and Becky Newell, tournament director, hio are offering Active Duty, Military Retirees, tunity to be a part of the excitement of the 2021 2021 Solheim Cub, sign hot dog buns at Tony Packo’s Resturant. Active Reserve, National Guard and their ac- Solheim Cup free of charge.” companying spouse/partner, complimentary ground tickets during Practice Days, on Tues- “JobsOhio recognizes the dedication and the day, Aug. 31 through Friday, Sept. 3, regardless sacrifice of our service members and civil serv- of a sell-out. Tickets must be redeemed online ice employees, and we continually seek ways to before entering the tournament and the first support them and offer unique opportunities 500 to arrive on Tuesday will also receive a free to experience world-class events such as the hat. 2021 Solheim Cup being hosted here in Ohio as we aspire to be the most military-friendly “Thank you to JobsOhio for partnering with state in America,” said J.P. Nauseef, CEO, Job- us to sponsor Military Day at the 2021 Solheim sOhio. “It’s our sincere hope that many of those Cup,” said Becky Newell, Tournament Director, who serve, along with their families, will enjoy Solheim Cup 2021. “The Solheim Cup is this opportunity to cheer on Team USA and the thrilled to be able to offer the men and women country they defend every day.” Solheim Cup officials sign Packo buns Three officials representing the Solheim in Toledo from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. Cup golf tournament have been honored at Tony Packo’s opened in 1932 and cur- Toledo’s Tony Packo’s® restaurant by signing a hot dog bun. rently operates five locations in the area, the newest in Sylvania on Alexis Road. Actor A biennial golf tournament for profes- Burt Reynolds was the first celebrity to sign sional women golfers, the Solheim Cup was a bun for the restaurant in 1972, kicking off inaugurated in 1990 and has been held at a tradition of gathering signatures from various courses around the world. The 2021 local, national, and international notables tournament will be played at Inverness Club that continues to this day. Inverness Club boasts rich history The Donald Ross-designed Inverness Club tional match-play competition features the best boasts a major championship pedigree having U.S. players from the Ladies Professional Golf hosted many of the premier championships in Association (LPGA) Tour and the best European golf including four U.S. Opens (1920, 1931, 1957, players from the Ladies European Tour (LET). 1979), two PGA Championships (1986, 1993), The Solheim Cup is named in honor of the 2003 and 2011 U.S. Senior Open Champi- Karsten Solheim, the founder of Karsten Manu- onships and, most recently, the 2019 U.S. Junior facturing Corporation, which makes PING golf Amateur. equipment. In 1990, the Solheim family, in con- Inverness Club has forged a place of distinc- junction with the LPGA and the LET, developed tion in professional golf. Opening in 1903, the the concept and became the title sponsor for the historic club has been the site of 12 champi- Solheim Cup. Today, the Global Partners of the onships, including four U.S. Opens and two Solheim Cup are PING, Rolex and Marathon Pe- PGA Championships. Byron Nelson, who troleum. served as head golf professional from 1940 to Held every two years, the event has grown 1944, recognized Inverness Club as his home into the most prestigious international women’s course. S.P. Jermain, their first Board President, professional golf team event. The 2021 Solheim was credited with conceiving the idea of the Cup will be held at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ryder Cup. The championship course was de- Ohio, on Sept. 4-6. In 2019, Team Europe took a signed by the renowned architect Donald Ross. thrilling 14.5-13.5 victory at Gleneagles in Scot- About the Solheim Cup: land, a thrilling win that came down to the final putt. Team USA leads Team Europe, 10-6, all- The Solheim Cup combines the tradition and time in Solheim Cup competition. prestige of the game of golf with passion for one’s country and continent. This biennial interna-

14B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 LIVES CELEBRATED Kevin Ricker of the priesthood and into full-time coun- and had such a love and zest for life. His en- Hilton Head. It all started with a kiss on the seling at Elliott and Associates. He married thusiasm was infectious, and he would have front porch. It is with much sad- and assisted in raising four stepchildren. He maps spread all over the floor planning the ness that I announce loved having his family and embraced his next adventure. We were hiking all of the Joseph is survived by his loving wife, that my husband, Kevin stepfather role. He continued his counseling State and National Parks, in the mountains, Sandy (Jackson) Belinske; children Jodi Ricker, has died. What a and served on the boards of AAMFT Hocking Hills; downhill skiing up north (Scott) Neely, Jani (Rich) Crawford, Joe huge hole he will leave (American Association of Marriage and every year; driving the country with the car (Diane) Belinske; grandchildren Kylee in the lives of all those Family Therapists), OAMFT (Ohio divi- packed. We had so much fun together! (Kyle), Les (Brittany), Tayler, Paige, Cara, who knew and loved sion), was newsletter editor, president, and Never a harsh word or complaint from him. Jackson, Joey; great-grandchildren Keegan, him. Kevin was born in received an award of honor in 1989. Follow- He treated everyone with respect and always Kolton, Skylar, Karter, Leslie IV, and Jordan; Delphos, Ohio on Feb. ing that, he became part of the National As- put everyone first. Such a kind, loving man. siblings Marilynn Gatewood; many other 23, 1937, to Hubert and sociation of AAMFT and was representative He gifted me with his gardening, maintain- relatives and countless friends. He was pre- Mary (Downes) Ricker. Kevin was always an to the Divisional Affairs Council. He re- ing a yard full of beautiful flowers. He kept ceded in death by his brother Gene Belinske optimistic, confident child growing up. His ceived an award at the National Conference. the house full of fresh flowers all year. He and parents. compassion and caregiving toward others For three years, he gave presentations at the was a true romantic, showering me with began at an early age. He was active in National Conference of Separated and Di- small little gifts and more love than I knew In lieu of flowers, the family suggests me- scouting, earning his Eagle Scout award. vorced Catholics at Notre Dame under Fa- what to do with. His greatest joy throughout morial donations be made to a charity of the After attending St. John grade school, Kevin ther James Young. his life was doing for others. What an amaz- donor’s choice. Online condolences to the entered St. Meinrad Seminary to complete ing life he lived! A true servant. family may be made at walkerfuneral- his high school education and prepare for In 1992, Kevin married Kathleen (Co- homes.com. the priesthood. He continued his education ehrs) Ricker and became a stepfather to her Kevin was preceded in death by his par- at the Pontifical American College in Rome two children. He became active in the SAA ents and his brother Reverend J. Michael Timothy Huffman where he spent six years embracing the Ital- (Stepfamily Association of America), first as Ricker. He is survived by his loving wife, ian culture. He was ordained a Catholic board member, then president in 1994-95. Kathleen, stepchildren Mark (Lynne) Lud- Timothy C. Huffman, Priest in Rome in Dec. 1962. He returned to He presented four times at its national con- lum, children Gabriel and Jeremy; Susan age 53, passed away un- the Toledo Diocese where he initially ference. Locally, he oversaw a support group Ludlum, children Christyn and Zachary; expectedly July 31, worked with the Mexican migrant workers for stepfamilies and continued to give pre- Michael (Holly) Ludlum, child Mallory; 2021, at St. Luke’s Hos- at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bono, a sentations. He also presented at the All- Stacey (Nick) Sneider, and Sean (Lisa pital (McLaren). The ministry he valued. Ohio Counselors Conference for three years Wolken) Kornos. son of Richard and Eliz- His next assignments took him to on stepfamilies. abeth “Marcy,” he was Parishes in Lima, then Tiffin as an associate. I would like to extend my most sincere born Nov. 18, 1967, in He taught in the high schools there and He continued with his private practice as gratitude to Kevin’s primary care physician, Toledo. , Ohio. He was a worked with the young adults. He brought well, offering classes on divorce, giving pre- Dr. Berry Conlan, for his exceptional care 1986 graduate of North- the Young Catholic Students Group (YCS) sentations on marriage and divorce as well of Kevin over the years as well his other land High School in to both Lima and Tiffin. He became Dioce- as the marriage prep classes for Catholics. physicians who have so kindly cared for Columbus, Ohio. Tim was a 1992 graduate san Chaplain of Specialized Movements, Later, he began teaching Intro to Psychology him. A thank you to his caregivers at of The Ohio State University and received YCS, YCW (Young Catholic Women), and to freshmen at Monroe Community Col- Kingston of Sylvania who treated him with his bachelor’s degree in business. He was in CFM (Catholic Family Movement). He also lege. At the same time, he taught at Spring such kindness. Also, a special thank you to the Air Force Reserves while at OSU and the served as the National Chaplain of Scouting. Arbor College preparing students at the all of Kevin’s caregivers at Hospice of North- Alpha Kappa Si Business Fraternity where While in Tiffin, he learned of the TEC master’s level for counseling. He enjoyed west Ohio for all their compassionate and he met his future wife, Amy Gaietto. Tim (Teens Encounter Christ) movement in those teaching years. He continued his dignified care. Services provided by Walker and Amy married on Sept. 3, 1994, in Lima, Michigan and brought it to Carey, Ohio. He counseling career until age 78 when health Funeral Home. Ohio. The two moved to Kansas City where was transferred to Toledo Blessed Sacra- issues forced him to retire. Tim worked for Honeywell while attending ment Parish where his desire to be a coun- Joseph Belinske Missouri-Kansas City University receiving selor led him to petition the bishop to Kevin was a very knowledgeable and his MBA in 2000. In 2002, Tim and Amy further his education. He received his mas- compassionate man when it came to his Joseph “Joe” Belinske, moved back to Toledo where Tim worked ter’s in family therapy, became a licensed work with his clients. Many spoke of how III, age 88 of Toledo, for a short time with Honeywell and First Professional Clinical Counselor, and a cer- grateful they were for his warm and humane Ohio passed away on Solar before beginning a career with Owens tified family life educator with the National approach and spirit. Friday, August 6, 2021, Corning as a global sourcing leader. Council on Family Relations. He began his at Toledo Hospital. He Tim was known for his tremendous sense counseling at Catholic Charities where he Despite all his obligations, Kevin man- was born July 7, 1933, in of humor, wit, and sarcasm. Tim had a pas- became the Family Life director. He was also aged to make his homes a happy place. He Toledo to Joseph and sion for traveling, especially with his family. the first president of Rescue Crisis. knew how to perfectly balance his work and Wilma (Langley) Be- A favorite tradition for Tim was going with It was during this time that he eased out home life. He gave his stepchildren so many linske, II. While attend- his family to a cabin up north in the Hi- opportunities in life and introduced them to ing Toledo University, awatha Sportsman’s Club. He was a member nature and fun times. Kevin was full of life Joseph was drafted into the U.S. Army, of Christ Presbyterian Church, where he with a booming voice and boisterous laugh. where he proudly served during the Korean served as a youth mentor and an elder. He He was always ready for the next adventure War. Being in the service gave Joe a life-long loved being the coach for his children in passion for military history and his country. tennis, golf, basketball, and soccer. Tim was walkerfuneralhomes com Joe married the love of his life, Sandy, in a loving husband and devoted to his family 1954. During his younger years you would putting his children above all else. He leaves likely find him at a gym somewhere in behind a legacy of unconditional love and Toledo. He was a fitness enthusiast, partici- commitment to family and faith. pating in the Olympic trials as a wrestler He is survived by his wife, Amy; children and winning the Mr. Toledo bodybuilding Christopher, Nicholas and Lauren; brother contest in 1953. Later in life, he enjoyed Dave (Carla) Huffman; sister Jeanne (Bill) golfing, snow skiing and sailboat racing; Altmiller; sister-in-law Mona Huffman and winning countless competitions in all activ- many special cousins, nieces & nephews. ities. He and his family enjoyed spending He was preceded in death by his parents; time with friends traveling to destinations mother and father-in-law Larry and Mar- where they could enjoy these sports to- garet Anne Gaietto; brothers Mark and gether. His friends and family would know Charles “Chip” Huffman; niece Elizabeth him best as being quick-witted, full of jokes, Altmiller; nephews Danny Altmiller and and always the entertainer. He was a skilled Josh Huffman. carpenter and in 1962, built the home where In lieu of flowers, those planning an ex- they raised their family. His skills lead to a pression of sympathy are asked to consider lifelong career as a real estate developer dur- Christ Presbyterian Church Youth Group. ing which he established several business Condolences may be shared with the family properties and built their dream home in at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15B LIVES CELEBRATED Nathaniel Beebe Left to cherish his memory are his wife electrician with IBEW Local 8, and recently she attended Marquette University. Betty was and partner of 14 years, Stephanie (née Amazon. a volunteer for the Christ Child Society and Nathaniel Sean Williams) Beebe; daughter Nora Beebe; par- was a member of St. Francis de Sales Mother ents, Donna and Gerald Beebe; brother Jer- Jeff was a natural athlete in baseball and Club for many years. She was very family- “Nate” Beebe, age 42, of emiah (Wendy) Beebe; grandmother JoAn soccer. He was a fan of the Ohio State Buck- oriented and enjoyed cooking for her family Beebe; niece Grace Beebe; nephew Aiden eyes and European soccer; loved gaming and being with her grandchildren. Betty also Toledo, Ohio, passed Beebe; and in-laws Karen and Joseph Ack- and his dog Leo. He will be remembered for enjoyed walking and knitting. She was a for- erman. His beloved feline friend, Jinx his great smile, handsomeness, and his mer member of St. Pius Church and a cur- away Aug. 4, 2021, at Taboo, preceded him in death so she might humble, kind, and caring nature. Jeff truly rent member of St. Joseph Church in guide him on this next great adventure. lit up the room. Sylvania. Hospice of Northwest In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for Left to cherish his memory are his de- She was preceded in death by her husband Ohio. He was born donations to the Lucas County Pit Crew, voted parents, Mike and Cindy; brothers of 57 years, Francis; sister Margaret “Mug- where Nate and Steph adopted four of their Michael and Joseph; grandparents Therese gins” McCloskey; and brother Joseph April 19, 1979, in Ypsi- five fur-kids. You can do so online at Pay- Andrews, Louise Brubaker and Arthur “Skippy” Bodenstedt. Betty is survived by her Pal.me/lucascountypitcrew. Services pro- Brubaker; and numerous aunts, uncles, children, Mark, Anthony (Chris), Andrew lanti, Mich. Nate was a vided by Walker Funeral Home. cousins, and friends, especially Jessica (Peggy), Francis (Tracy) and Kim Pizza and Marold, his girlfriend, who made Jeff so Amy (Ben) Pugliesi; grandchildren Zak caregiver in many ways Jeffrey Brubaker happy during his most difficult times. (Cleia), Joe (Martha), Katie (Alex), Jake, Na- talie, Ella, Dominic and Grace Pizza and and worked 10 years as Jeffrey Michael The family requests donations be made to Bianca Pugliesi; and great-grandchildren An- Brubaker passed July the Multiple Myeloma Foundation in Jeff ’s thony and Noah Pizza and Luna Zmolik. a paramedic and more recently as an oncol- 22, 2021. He was born memory. Services by Walker Funeral Home. Dec. 3, 1997, in Toledo, Friends will be received on Friday, Aug. 20 ogy nurse at Toledo Hospital. He loved his Ohio and attended Syl- Elizabeth Pizza in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 5373 S. Main vania Schools, graduat- St. Sylvania after 10:30 am where the funeral career and his night-shift crew of fellow ing Northview High Elizabeth L. “Betty” mass will follow at 11 am. Interment will be School in 2016. There, Pizza age 94, of Toledo, private. The family suggests memorials to the nurses, who became some of his closest Jeff excelled in the sci- Ohio passed away Aug. Alzheimer’s Association, 480 W. Dussel Dr. ences and had an engi- 10, 2021 in the Grove at Maumee, Ohio 43537. Arrangements by friends. neer’s mind. He competed in the National Oakleaf Village of Sylva- Walker Funeral Home and condolences may Rocketry Challenge, interned with JDRM nia, Ohio. She was born be shared with the family at walkerfuneral- Brilliantly creative and a self-proclaimed Engineering, and continued to the Univer- Feb. 11, 1927 in Toledo, homes.com. sity of Toledo. He worked as an apprentice Ohio to Joseph and Mar- nerd, Nate wrote games, stories, and was garet (O’Brien) Bodenst- edt. A graduate of the Notre Dame Academy, skilled at miniature modeling and making crazy sock creatures he called poppets. He was an avid gamer, enjoying board and video games, and he loved to travel, espe- cially to Disney World, where he met his fa- vorite character, Stitch. He was a dedicated fur-parent and thought of himself as a “Crazy Cat Dad” to his beloved Pepper, Potts, and Cindy Lou, and he also adored his doggos, Page One and Ink Pot. Nate was a kind, honest, and incredibly genuine man, who would do anything to lift your spirits, saying he was, “Always good for a giggle.” WORSHIP DIRECTORY  Five Lakes Church Dust on Your Bible Leads to St. James Dirt in Your Life Lutheran Church 4765 McCord Road • 419-882-6703 Visit our Bible Study! 4727 Sylvania Avenue at Brockton Services: Sunday 9:30 am 1/4 mile west of Franklin Park Mall Sundays 9 am. 10:45 am, 12:30 pm Wednesday 7 pm Sunday Services 9 am Online: 9 am and 10:45 am Flanders Road Church of Christ 419-841-8659 Wednesdays 7:30 pm 5130 Flanders Rd • Toledo, Ohio 43623 http://youtube.com/fivelakeschurch flandersrdchurchofchrist.com St. Michael’s In The Hills St. Stephen Zion Lutheran Church ~ LCMC Lutheran Church Episcopal Church Rev. Jeffrey Geske 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania, Ohio 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 4718 Brittany 419-885-1551 419-531-1616 734-856-2921 Follow the sermons on lovelearnserve.org Follow worship services on Facebook Saturdays 4 pm • Sundays 10 am @StStephenSyl or on Facebook Bible class will begin Sundays at 9 am before worship @stmichaelsinthehillsepiscopalchurch ststephenlutheran.church Like us on Facebook and visit us on the web at zionlutheranottawalakemi.com Want to publicize your worship services and activities? Contact Sylvania AdVantage for more information, 419-824-0100 or [email protected]

16B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 7554 Pear Tree Lane 419-345-5566Brad Oak Creek Beauty on 1.77 Acre Lot! Jeana Louise Berman-built former Parade home. #1#1 RE/MAX IN NORTHWESTERN OHIO Email: [email protected] Fabulous 5 bed, 6 full 2 half bath home 32+ YEARS NEGOTIATING EXPERIENCE on spectacular private lot in Sylvania Twp. Newer state-of-the-art gourmet island CALL THE SUTPHIN GROUP kitchen, large en-suite bedrooms, awesome master suite. Fantastic finished basement! Beautiful decor. Lots of extras and FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS! upgrades! New Price - $1,250,000.  By Appointment: Marcia Rubini, CRS, CLHMS Licensed since 1979 [email protected] Martin Signature Properties 419-870-2009 The #1 Team in Northwest Ohio AUCTION ACTIVE ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY Wednesday August 25, 2021 @ 10:00a.m. 5048 Fairway Lane 5667 Walnut Cove 5736 Breeze Bay Sylvania Sylvania Sylvania UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT SSOOLLDD 5925 Sylvan Green Rd, Sylvania, OH  43560 3 Bedroom Brick Ranch Home Antiques•Collectibles•Household Items•Tools Real Estate offered at 10 am followed by contents. 5736 Anchor Hills 9344 St. Angelas Way 7257 Whispering Oak REAL ESTATE:  Incredible 3-bedroom low traffic Parrish  “Day Break”; Harold Roe print; walnut Sylvania brick ranch on well cared for mature lot next kitchen clock; Meilink safe; several dolls; birdseye Sylvania Sylvania Sylvania to Sylvania Country Club. Do not pass up this great maple lamp; cast iron stands & chairs; cup & saucer opportunity. See whalenauction.com for photos and collection; Green Depression cracker jar; HOUSE- Call Us Today for more Information! more information. HOLD: kitchenware-everyday pots, pans & utensils; ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Mahogany player piano Corningware; bedding & linens; 4pc queen bedroom Lauter-Humana several boxes of rolls, electrified & suite; clothing & purses; Longaberger baskets; sofa; works; mahogany piano roll cabinet & bench; unusual chairs; stands; lamps; kneehole desk; vinyl wicker 4pc slant front ladies desk; settee & 2 chairs; mahogany set; glider rocker; brass lamps; coffee table; jewelry carved coffee table; leather top desk;  ANTIQUE cabinet; & more.  GARAGE ITEMS & TOOLS: LAMPS: Signed Handel 18” lamp; floor lamp; un- Snapper snow blower; battery charger; ladders; stor- usual parrot lamp; caramel slag lamp; age cabinets; hand saws; fasteners; screw drivers; St Clair lamp;  COLLECTIBLES: Maxfield hammers; Coleman lantern; stick tools; plus more. Jenna Miramontes Joe Mathias Lance Tyo Je Roesti Terms: Cash or check with I.D, 3% processing fee on Credit/Debit cards. Lunch by Sandy’s.  419.410.7372 419.509.9386 419.290.3713 419.467.9932 Owners: Dean M. Trask & Helen Frisby, Mae Lankston POA for Helen Auctioneers: John & Jason Whalen, Mike Murry, Jacob Ramos 419-875-6317 • 419-337-7653 Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed

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18B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID AUGUST 2021 BATHROOM/KITCHEN HELP WANTED INSTALLERS NEEDED! Advancement Director OAKLEAF VILLAGE manahanlife.org TOP Pay, Paid Weekly. IS HIRING! No Material Costs! The Director of Mission Provide work for adults Schedule Flexibility. Advancement is primarily If you are an LPN, come & with disabilities! responsible for the identification, join our resident-focused team Join a Winning Team! cultivation, and solicitation of and make a difference to the Secure Document Destruction Call 1-844-Arnolds or philanthropic dollars to advance $.20/Pound email your resume to the mission and charism of the lives of others. [email protected] local Sisters of Notre Dame Day Program (shredding): regional center. The Director is Successful applicants 6377 River Crossings, Sylvania LENAWEE responsible for providing innova- can enjoy: INTERMEDIATE tive and strategic leadership for Residential Facility: SCHOOL DISTRICT the regional Mission Advance- - Pay on-demand 120 S HollandSylvania Rd, Toledo ment department, while also - Full benefits after two weeks Biochemical Technology Instructor working collaboratively with the 419-517-5560 Bus Assistants SND USA Mission Advancement - Free meals Bus Drivers Office on shared national - Tuition & fitness MEDICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED advancement and marketing Certified or registered medical Computer Programming Instructor reimbursement District Nurse priorities. assistant needed for orthopedic office ECSE Teacher Please email interest to: Email your resume to near downtown Sylvania. [email protected] Full-time Mon. - Thurs. El Teacher Consultant [email protected] Email resume to GED Coordinator https://careers.sndusa. SYLVANIA ACE org/director-of-advancement/ [email protected] Health Care Assistants NEIGHBORHOOD Job Coach Sisters of Notre Dame BOOTH RENTAL 3912 Sunforest Court HARDWARE Machining & CAM TA Hair stylists and nail techs at Sheer Sign Language Interpreters Toledo, Oh has full or part time retail positions Perfection Hair Studio Special Education Supervisor 1-440-279-1169 available. Must be willing to work on 6381 Monroe St. Special Education Teacher Assistants weekends and around the schedules Secretary-Special Education Call Pam at 419-517-4774 Speech Language Pathologists of others. Please see a manager to apply at FOODIES WANTED TC10 Aide Earth to Oven is now hiring eager Technology Support Specialist Sylvania Ace Neighborhood foodies for the front and back of the Please visit the Lenawee ISD Hardware, 5619 Main. St. restaurant. website at lisd.us for 5758 Main St, Sylvania, OH more information. Background checks will be 419-824-0683 conducted. EOE ARE YOU A DOG LOVER WITH Help wanted ad A PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS? space available! Opportunities involve working with dogs CALL training to become assistance dogs that 419-824-0100 will one day support an individual with a disability become more independent. OR EMAIL Puppy raisers and fosters are needed SYLVANIAADVANTAGE 419.885.5733 | abilitycenter.org/volunteer @GMAIL.COM

MID AUGUST 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19B SERVICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING/HEARING CLEANING SERVICES PROVIDED The Sylvania Township Trustees will hold a Meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the Township Hall, More than 25 years experience providing 4927 Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560 for consideration of the following: high quality performance with a 1. Zone Change Request from C-4 (Professional/Business) to S-1 conscientious attitude. Goal oriented to (Special District) for the properties located at 7260, 7270, 7300, dependability & thoroughness. 7316 & 7334 Crossleigh Court (Parcel Nos. 79-72730, 79-72731, References provided upon request. 79-72732, 79-72733 & 79-72734) Please call Tammy @ 419-882-8258 Notice: Upon receiving recommendations from the Lucas County PEST CONTROL HOUSE CLEANING Plan Commission, the Zoning Commission will conduct hearings on Deb’s Duz Wonders. Experienced home and all zoning issues published for legislative consideration within this agenda. Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Boxelder Bugs, Bee/Wasps office cleaning. References available. All persons interest in or affected by said requests will have the Special events, weekly, or biweekly. right and opportunity to be heard on the question of granting or denying Holland, Ohio of said requests. Information concerning said matters is on file in the Sylvania FREE ESTIMATES Township Zoning Office and may be seen Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 8 am to 4:30 pm. 419/868-8700 CALL DEBBIE 419-509-7825 After the Zoning Commission takes action on zoning matters before it, said actions www.citytermiteandpest.com TREE TRIMMING & will be referred to the Board of Trustees for final determination. SMALL TREE REMOVALS HURLEY’S PAINTING Over 30 years experience offering high quality By Order of David Simko, Fiscal Office Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal performance with a conscientious attitude. Mention this ad to receive a 10% Discount. The Sylvania Township Zoning Commission will hold a Meeting on Deck Staining Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 6 pm at the Township Hall, Quality Work • Reasonable Prices Please ask for Jeff The Tree Specialist 4927 Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560 for consideration of the following: FREE ESTIMATES 419-882-8258 or 419-810-1034 CALL 419/882-6753 1. Zone Change Request from RA (Low Density Residential) to C-2 (General Find Us On Facebook! Commercial) for the properties located at 3134 & 3136 Millicent Ave. BRG PAINT & WALLPAPER (Parcel Nos. 78-47331 & 78-47334) Painting - Paper Removal - Wall Repair Sylvania AdVantage Newspaper Notice: Upon receiving recommendations from the Lucas County Plan Wallpapering since 1986 www.facebook.com/sylvaniaadvantagenewspaper Commission the Zoning Commission will conduct hearings on all zoning issues References - Insured - Reliable published for legislative consideration within this agenda. All persons interested in or affected by said requests will have the right and opportunity to be heard on Free Estimates the question of granting or denying of said requests. Information concerning said Brian 419-297-9686 matters is on file in the Sylvania Township Zoning Office and may be seen Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 8 am to 4:30 pm. After the Zoning Commission takes action on Coming to YOU! zoning matters before it; said actions will be referred to the Board of Trustees for final determination. By Order of ZC Chairman Mary Himmelein Sylvania AdVantage Subscriptions CLASSIFIEDS Receive Every Issue of the $10 - first 20 words • 35¢ each additional word Sylvania AdVantage Box/picture/logo: $5 Subscribe and Support 419-824-0100 or [email protected] Your Local Newspaper! Only $26 per year Name__________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City_______________________State___________ZIP__________ Email__________________________________ Yes, I wish to have home delivery of Sylvania AdVantage! $85 per year My check is enclosed

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