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MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A Plan To Attend the Downtown Sylvania A Solution for Need Master Plan Virtual Public Meeting Feb. 23, 6 pm The Environmental Design Group staff, hired by the city of Sylvania to develop the Downtown Master Plan will answer questions concerning their recommendations. Meeting ID: 330 375 9142 For questions call Bill Sanford, city of Sylvania, 419-885-0482, or email [email protected]. What’s in store at TOPS for 2021 BY ERIKA BURI information has become essential. Also, with up to 500 visitors each weekend during the We sure aren’t where we thought we’d be at season, somewhere to eat lunch, get some Luke Hermiller, a student at Timberstone Junior High School, stands next to his this point in 2021. If you are like me, six shade, and take a break along the Quarry project mentor Mike Coy while dropping off collected donations at Sylvania months ago I imagined we would be back to Ridge Bike Trail is a necessary amenity. With Area Family Services on Jan. 29. Hermiller, who was recently confirmed at normal by now. If anything has been rein- those needs in mind, TOPS will construct an Memorial Lutheran Church, delivered 200 empty grocery bags, donated by forced for me, it’s that getting outside has been open air shelter with a 100-person capacity. A Jim Sautter of Sautter’s Market in Sylvania, to residents in three Sylvania essential during this pandemic. We’ve seen a new playground is also in the works. As we neighborhoods. He attached a flyer to the bags requesting donations of food huge increase in visitation, just like our coun- wrap up the planning phase, we’re expecting and hygiene items to be left on terparts across the country. We’re excited to to break ground in late summer or early fall resident’s front porches for pick-up. continue to make our trails and amenities 2021. ‘Luke is a very mature 13-year-old,’ available to you. We made some great im- stated Coy. ‘He came up with the provements last year including the Catherine After all the planning, it’s wonderful to see idea after assessing the need in our Fry Outdoor Playscape and the completion of our dreams come to fruition. We’re making community for the project. We the walking trail at Olander Park. Both have updates to our existing facilities as well and expected a 20 percent return. We been heavily used by the community. continuing to plan for future improvements in were thrilled to pick up 111 bags. It all of our parks. These things are possible be- was incredible to witness the This year we have several new projects on cause of your continued support. You make it generosity of our Sylvania community.’ our plate. TOPS was awarded a Recreational possible to fulfill our mission, connecting our Trails Program grant in 2020 for a paved walk- community to the outdoors through excep- —by Mary Helen Darah ing loop at Whetstone Park. Construction on tional parks, trails, programs and natural that project begins as early as April 2021 areas. Virtual fashion (weather permitting, of course), and will pro- show planned vide the neighborhood with a safe place to get Thank you, we couldn’t do it without you. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The some exercise. Located next to the ProMedica Victory Center will host its 14th annual fashion show “Stunning in Silver” on Thursday, Feb. 25 Wellness Center, the trail is also likely to get at 7 pm. The event is presented by Mercy Health. Tickets to access the live stream are $20 each. and use from visitors and staff. available at thevictorycenter.home.qtego.net/. We also have some exciting updates Eight local boutiques will be showcasing their fashions including: Atlas Bridal Shop, Blue by planned for Fossil Park. With over 5,000 Atlas Bridal, Chico’s, J Jill, Ragazza, Shimmery Belle Boutique, Sophia Lustig, and V Collection. school children visiting Fossil Park annually, a To advertise, email location to gather and provide introductory [email protected] Chrys Peterson serves as the emcee. 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 INSIDE Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Wherever life takes you, Telephone: 419-824-0100 we’re there. Sylvania Now & Then 4A Facsimile: 419-824-0112 Email: [email protected] Bernie Heinl YOURGOOD.NEWS 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D Toledo, OH 43617 Sylvania Government 5A PUBLISHER 419-841-9036 The Mouse Trap 6A Sharon Lange Business Cards 7A Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. Home O ce: EDITORS Columbus, OH 43215. 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4A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW LOOKING BACK 6826 Maplewood Avenue BY GAYLEEN GINDY 1982 – John M. and Constance Moss son – 9 years old; Ruth M. Wood – daughter – Wayne, Indiana in 1965. This property is also part of the Burnham’s 2021 – Same owners 7 years old; Donald E. Wood – son 5 years old; In 1964 John and JoAnn Weed purchased Addition subdivision, platted in 1901 by Henry The first census that was taken after this and Richard D. Wood – son – 2 years old. Also and Celestia Burnham. It is located on Lot 33, home was built was in 1910. In this census Mary living with them was Helen’s father, Delos D. this home. Weed attended Scott High School addressed as 6826 Maplewood Ave. The home Little was listed living here by herself. She was Cook – 78 years old – widowed – occupation – through 1945. In 1945, when he completed his on this lot was constructed in 1903 and the par- 61 years old, single, employed as a seamstress at none. WW II registration card, he was living on Glen- cel was sold to Mary D. Little shortly after the home and owned the home free of mortgage. wood Avenue in Toledo with his parents, listed house was built. She sold it in 1917 and moved in with a relative Delos Cook died shortly after the 1930 cen- as 18 years old and attending school. His father on Martha Avenue in Toledo where she lived sus was taken and was buried in Ford Cemetery was a Toledo Police Officer. John served during Mary Little was the daughter of Francis and until she died in 1925. in Berkey, Ohio. Three years later, in 1933, Dou- WW II and was an Army Veteran. In 1952 John Sarah Little, and grew up in Sylvania. She was In October of 1917 Delos and Martha Cook glas and Helen sold this home to George Wood- married Joann Garry and they lived in this single all her life and worked as a school teacher purchased this home, and by December of 1917 ward. He owned it for seven years. He owned a home from 1964 until 1977. John worked as a in Sylvania as early as 1870. Back in those days, they transferred the home into the names of large farm in Berkey and appears to have rented Realtor for over 60 years. Records indicate that in order to work as a teacher, in most cases, you their daughter and son-in-law, Douglas and this house out to Carlton and Grace Mitchell they lived in the Stonehenge subdivision after could not be married. Even as late as1923 the Helen Wood. In the 1920 census Delos Cook while he owned it. selling this home. When she died in 2001 she Sylvania School Board added the question of was listed living in the home as the head of the was 70 years old, living in Sylvania and had been whether the applicant planned to be married household, and was listed as owning it free of In 1940 the Mitchells purchased the house, a teacher at Hillview Elementary School in Syl- within the next year to the teaching application. mortgage. He was 67 years old, widowed and and when the 1940 census was taken they were vania for 30 years, retiring in 1983. She had After Mary retired from teaching she earned his occupation was listed as none. Living with living here and listed as follows: Carleton C. been recognized in the book, “Outstanding extra money working as a seamstress out of this him was Helen Wood, listed as his housekeeper, Mitchell – 36 years – married – attended four Teachers of America.” Surviving her at that time home, as indicated on the census records. 22 years old and married, along with Douglas years of college – employed as a salesman and were her husband John P. Weed, Jr., daughter Wood, boarder, 24 years old, employed as a dealer in industrial machinery; Grace Mitchell Nancy (Steve) Kezur of Sylvania and son Garry The recorded list of owners trucker. – wife – 34 years old; and Joyce Mitchell – (Laurie) of Centerville. John Weed passed away for this home are as follows: By the 1930 census Douglas and Helen Wood daughter – 11 years old – attending school. in 2011. were living in this home. Douglas was listed as They lived here until 1948. 1904 – Mary D. Little owning the home valued at $6,000. He was 33 In 1977 Robert and Diane Hogg bought the 1917 – Delos D. and Martha Cook years old, married, employed as a meter tester In 1948 the Mitchells sold the home to home. They owned it for five years. City direc- 1917 – Douglas M. and Helen E. Wood at the power plant. Helen was listed as his wife, George and Evelyn Anderson and they owned tories indicate that they lived in the home while 1933 – George W. Woodward 33 years old, and their children living in the it for 10 years. According to the first Polk Sub- they owned it through 1982. In 1979 a building 1940 – Grace H. Mitchell home were listed as follows: Robert O. Wood – urban Directory, published in 1957, George P. permit was issued to add a 20-foot by 24-foot 1948 – George P. and Evelyn M. Anderson Anderson was living here and was listed as an family room addition. 1958 – Henry L. and Frances Yahn engineer consultant. In 1958 the Andersons 1964 – John P. Jr. and JoAnn M. Weed sold to Henry and Frances Yahn. In 1982 John and Constance Moss purchased 1977 – Robert T. and Diane H. Hogg the home and have owned it since that time. According to the Reformed Church records Wood County marriage records list a 1971 mar- Henry L. Yahn was a member of the Christ riage date for John Moss to Constance Presbyterian Church of Toledo and had three Whitaker. He was listed as teaching school at children: Charles – born 1948; Penny – born that time and living in Perrysburg. While living 1949; and Frances – born 1950. A building per- here the Moss’ obtained a building permit in mit was issued to Yahn in 1963 for a new 18- 1986 for a garage addition, and in 2014 a permit foot by 22-foot garage. They sold the house in to add a small addition to the garage to be used 1964 and church records show that they trans- for tool storage. ferred to the First Presbyterian Church of Ft. 1940 1998 2006 2021

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A CRAIG STOUGH community one of the best places to live and work Other capital expenditures include parking lot maintenance, in northwest Ohio. sidewalk improvements, traffic signal upgrades, two police ve- MAYOR’S MESSAGE hicles, AED replacement and an electrical vehicle charging sta- The city will continue its annual residential street resurfacing tion, together totaling about $224,000. 2021 Capital Improvements with repaving of Cushman Road, as part of the waterline replace- ment project, budgeted at over $1.2 million. The annual resur- We will work with the contractors to complete these improve- During this long stretch of cold weather, con- facing program helps keep neighborhoods attractive and ments quickly and efficiently and reduce inconvenience to resi- struction season seems a long way off. But, the days desirable, and property values higher. dents. We appreciate your patience as the projects proceed this are getting longer and the temperatures will soon be coming construction season. Craig Stough getting warmer. That means the 2021 construction The Monroe Street bridge over the Ten Mile Creek North season will be getting underway and the city of Sylvania has sev- Branch will be resurfaced at a cost of $206,000, and will cause a Engineering is also underway for improvement projects in the eral capital improvement projects planned. two week closure of Monroe Street in early June. Monroe Street coming years; all paid for in part with state and county grants: Some are being financed in part by state of Ohio grant funds will also be open-cut at the same time for the installation of a in cooperation with Lucas County. Over the last four years, ap- new water main to serve the SOMO Flats Apartments, which are • 2022-Harroun and Monroe Intersection Improvements- proximately $28.6 million in grant funds have been awarded to opening this year. $2.2 million the city of Sylvania to help finance various recent and future in- • 2023 -Silica and Monroe Intersection Improvements- frastructure projects. Maplewood Avenue will be designed and bid for replacement $2.4 million All projects will be publicly bid or will use state of Ohio prebid between Main Street and the railroad tracks at a cost of $551,000 • 2023 -Silica Road Bridge Replacement-$1.2 million term prices to take advantage of the competitive prices available. financed in part by a $300,000 OPWC grant. • 2025- US 23/Monroe Street Interchange Improvements- No tax increases or property owner assessments will be made. $28 million All of these projects will improve Sylvania and help keep the The largest project this year will go largely unseen. Continuing These projects will all strengthen and improve traffic our program of sanitary sewer main relining, large diameter circulation in Sylvania for years to come. mains will be lined at a cost of $1.7 million, paid in part by an $800,000 OPWC Grant. MIKE JONES to the south end of the Corey Road bridge Gavarone introduces new legislation over I-475. Springbrook will be repaved for mental health and bus safety TOWNSHIP TOPICS from the township-Toledo limits between State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling geographically isolated. Senate Bill 2 will now Chesterton and Willow Lane to the entry to Green) introduced Senate Bill 2, legislation im- be referred to a Senate standing committee. Variance sign approval the housing development west of Corey. proving access to and quality of mental health- care in Ohio by making significant reforms to School Bus Safety Act The Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Rob Nash, township road and services Ohio's competency restoration procedure. Appeals has approved a variance in a sign superintendent, said no timeline for the Gavarone also introduced the “School Bus regulation to allow the gas station/conve- project can be determined until a company “Improving access to and quality of mental Safety Act,” legislation raising additional aware- nience store at Holland-Sylvania Road and is awarded a contract for the project. It is healthcare has been a priority of mine even be- ness to the dangerous consequences of drivers Central Avenue to have a \"Speedway\" sign probable that work will begin by either late fore I became a member of the Senate,” said ignoring the flashing lights of a stopped school on the canopy over fuel islands at the site. spring or early summer. Gavarone. “To have this be my first bill this ses- bus. Senate Bill 23 creates a $300 civil penalty The company intends to demolish the sion is very meaningful to me and I am excited for drivers who are caught illegally passing a building later this year and construct a new \"We require work on projects of this size to get to work!” school bus. Of these funds, $250 would be is- facility on the approximately 1.4-acre site. to be finished by September,\" Nash stated. sued to the school district, $25 would be issued Senate Bill 2 would change the way compe- to local law enforcement and $25 would go to Under a formula regulating the amount Zone change for home tency evaluation and restoration is done in the School Bus Safety and Education Fund of space such a sign can cover, the Sylvania Ohio for non-violent misdemeanor offenders, through the Ohio Treasurer. Township planning and zoning department Sylvania Township trustees have ap- with a focus on connecting people to treat- calculated that the company should be lim- proved a zone change for a house on Trotter ment, ending the revolving door through the The bill would allow for a clear image, im- ited to a sign covering 42 square feet. The Road from general commercial to residen- court system, and freeing up state psychiatric ages or video to be used to identify a driver il- company's standard sign would cover 47.25 tial. The homeowner, Jimmy Mills, said in hospital beds, which are in critically short sup- legally passing a school bus, or the license plate square feet on the canopy. his application for a zone change, that he ply. for the purposes of issuing a citation. had difficulty getting financing, because the Daryl Graus, manager of planning and residential use of the property was different “State psychiatric hospitals are the only fa- “No parent should have to worry about their zoning, recommended that the BZA ap- from the commercial zoning. cilities equipped to treat people with the most child’s safety when getting on or off of a school prove the variance request, noting that the serious mental illnesses, and SB 2 will help en- bus,” said Gavarone. “Cameras have proven to difference is minimal and should not have Trotter is off King Road one block north sure those beds are available to those with the be effective at combatting the issue of illegally an adverse effect on motorists or neighbor- of Central Avenue with no outlet other than greatest need,” added Gavarone. passing school buses, but the cost of installation ing businesses. King. All of the properties on that street and maintenance is prohibitive for many school are residences, but the zoning on the street The bill would authorize tele-psychology districts. That is why I am proud to introduce The razing of the current store and con- was changed to general commercial in and temporarily allow in-person psychology this bill, the first of its kind in Ohio, that would struction of a new one is expected in late 2004. across states that have adopted PSYPACT. The give every school district the opportunity to fall or early winter. legislation would increase patient access to care equip cameras to their entire fleet of school At the time, it was thought that Trotter and facilitate continuity of care when a patient buses without a single dime of taxpayer funds.” Repaving might take some of the commercial growth relocates or is traveling. Additionally the PSY- which was expanding west along Central PACT permits psychologists to provide serv- The legislation also designates August as Sylvania Township trustees have ap- and that Trotter might be extended to the ices to populations that are underserved or “School Bus Safety Awareness Month.\" proved seeking bids on a contract for the west to take some traffic from Central. repaving of Corey Road and Springbrook later this year. The work will involve Although the zoning was changed, Trot- repaving Corey Road from Central Avenue ter remained a residential street. Join us at our February Zoom meeting! Monday, February 22 12:00 pm ² 1:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99440560288?pwd=V1ZmMmxTbTJCRE5xbmxLZUc2b3FCdz09 Meeting ID: 994 4056 0288 Passcode: 899255

6A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 JANIS WEBER use than it used to be. A large amount of mali- hundreds of dollars and have the same capabil- with years of experience. Give me a text or call cious software exists specifically to target Win- ities. at 419-290-3570. THE MOUSE TRAP dows 7 users, and several security flaws have been found in software like Internet Explorer. Before you shut down your old computer, be Sylvania Senior Center classes R.I.P. sure to back up all your data on an outside Windows 7 Thankfully, upgrading to Windows 10 is source so you can reload it to the new unit. New classes with be held as soon as the cen- (2009-2020) easy, but it isn’t free. A new single license down- Most equipment you own has a shelf life. This ter reopens in 2021. Check the SSC newsletter load for Windows 10 Home edition will run is just another one of them. At least it is not a and website for the most current information In the world of comput- you $139, and it will take several hours of up- new roof or utility machinery. Do some home- or call Susan Jennelle, 419-885-3913. date time before you can jump back on your PC work or contact me for purchasing advice. I am ers, nothing lasts forever. again. However, upgrading will make you cur- always happy to help. BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER’S DATA rent with the most secure, recently patched ver- TODAY – Critical action! Products that seemed like sion of Windows. This will protect you against I make house calls (I wear a the most common types of malware and will mask) Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer cutting-edge technology make your computer more compatible with Training & Support, is a professional computer ad- new software that may not have worked on I will come to your home or office and help junct instructor. E-mail any specific questions or Janis Weber one day are obsolete the your PC before. you with almost any predicament including re- comments to [email protected] or contact her next. The same can be pairs, upgrades and general software or hard- for assistance at 419-290-3570. Private tutoring and Let me explain one thing about upgrading ware issues. I can be your resident “geek.” I have repairs are just a phone call, text, or email away. said for software, which sometimes outlasts the Windows 7 to Windows 10. If you take an old an endless amount of patience and knowledge Check out my archived articles on the Sylvania Ad- compact car and place a heavy load in it, the car Vantage website (yourgood.news) titled Computer hardware it comes with. And now, after more will run much slower and may even stall out. If 101. you do the same thing, adding Windows 10 to than a decade of service, Microsoft is finally your existing computer that had Windows 7, you will probably notice the same problem. pulling the plug on Windows 7. Citing security Plus, you just spent $139 for this unwise move. On the other hand, if you already have an ex- issues, Microsoft is pushing alerts urging stub- pensive computer with a huge processor and tons of RAM, you may be successful at getting born users to upgrade their systems as soon as a couple more years out of your computer. CIC learns of state of township/city/schools possible. Here’s why you might want to take Now consider what you use your computer for. If you are in business, you may need a full- these alerts seriously. blown computer for about $600 or more. Do you need access to all the bells and whistles? If Over the past year, Microsoft has been warn- the answer is not really, then consider a chrome book or tablet. These two choices will save few ing users about Windows 7’s impending con- files on board. They encourage you to store your documents on an external flash drive or clusion on Jan. 15. Though the operating something larger. No big deal, really. The other storage is in a cloud. If you save hardly anything system will still work on the PCs it’s currently then this is the choice for you. You will save installed on, Microsoft will no longer offer sup- port for the software. The alerts are included as part of the final Windows 7 security patch, which went out to users Dec. 10. Following this patch, no additional free security updates will be available for Windows 7. Windows 7 has been around long enough for hackers to poke numerous holes through it. It’s far more vulnerable than a new piece of soft- ware hackers are less familiar with, and anyone who doesn’t upgrade is at a higher risk for a host of malware and cyberattacks than users who can receive the latest updates. And, truth be told, Windows 7 is much more dangerous to L-R: Speakers Neal Mahoney, Sylvania Township trustee, Mary Ann Gawelek, EdD, Lourdes University president, and Craig Stough, Sylvania mayor are introduced by Jeff Clegg, CIC president. Not pictured is Veronica Motley, EdD, Sylvania Schools superintendent. YOUR WORLD. BY JERRY ARKEBAUER sanitary sewer relining. The mayor pointed to a Master Plan for downtown Sylvania nearing YOUR Although COVID-19 has forced Sylvania completion, which will encourage imagination WATERFORD. Township, the city of Sylvania, Sylvania and investment in the downtown area. Schools and Lourdes University to approach COMMERCIAL LENDING their operations differently, representatives of Sylvania Schools the four organizations say they are stronger Greg Silloway - VP, Commercial Lending today and are making the Sylvania area an Dr. Veronica Motley said snow days may be even better place to live and work. 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Lourdes is testing more than 100 stu- opment District (JEDD) with the city will help dents and staff weekly for the virus and so far provide new revenues for Sylvania Township. has not seen a significant number of cases on campus. She pointed to new programs to help City of Sylvania registered nurses earn a bachelor of science in nursing degree, and a new program to work Mayor Craig Stough noted that significant with select high school students to encourage roadway and infrastructure projects are a more diverse population of teachers. planned, including a two week closing of Mon- Women’s wrestling is a new Lourdes sport. roe Street at the SOMO project the first and second week in June to install a water line re- SACIC is a nonprofit representing a collab- quired for fire protection at the apartment oration of business and government working complex. The bridge there will be resurfaced, to enhance balanced economic growth and the too. 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MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9A Chill to enjoy downtown art, music and more Allison Fern Clausius puts the finish- Patti and Doug Lewandowski shop bakery 419-824-0683 ing touches on lingerie she is creat- for Valentine’s Day gifts during the and ing as Mary Soloman looks on in Feb. 5 Art Walk with help from Jen cafe 5758 Main St, Sylvania Sole Status. Linehan of Beautiful Blooms by Jen. In addition to a full array of flowers, ® Follow us on Facebook! many gift items are also available. Zingerman’s breads available! WE CATER • WE DELIVER • FARM TO TABLE • SIMPLY DELICIOUS! EatHHeerae!lthy AfvoaCHriAlOoaTmbffElieecR!eINoGr LUNCH DAILY 10-2:30 Check our our new menu of comfort foods! All day breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from 10 to 2:30 in the socially distant dining room Also carryout, curbside or FREE delivery within 5 miles No microwaves and no fryers - Just baked in goodness Made from scratch soups, salads, unique sandwiches & fresh baked goods ALL EARTH TO OVEN SANDWICHES SERVED ON ZINGERMAN’S BREAD Betty Bassett, outreach director for Five Lakes Church lends a helping hand to the Imm family, Jennifer, Daniel, Natalie and Cameron along with David Hah who volunteered to serve hot chocolate in the Eddie Boggs Park at the corner of Maplewood Avenue and Main Street. NEIGHBORHOOD Was $7.99 ACE HARDWARE SAVE 5619 N. Main St., $2.00 Sylvania Hip to the Groove’s Wendy Gericke, Janice Metcalf and Lori Litzer welcome vocalist Chris Shutters. (419) 882-6516 Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9am – 6pm Sun. 10am – 6pm

10A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 February Art Walk in the Red Bird Art District is successful despite the winter chill The Guy in the 419 Pat McCarty talks with Jeff Kale and Gary Micsko while Abby Kale and Susan Micsko enjoy the sounds of vocalist Chris Shutters and check out the fashions at Hip to the Groove Boutique. Gabrielle and Brandon Angerbrandt Joan and Dennis Tobias look over order their dinner from Baba’s Eats. the art on exhibit in Fuller Art House. Briana and Todd Cammibair and their children Levi and Averie stop by the Hot Cocoa booth set up by Five Lakes Church volunteers.

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11A New disciplines are available at Angela’s Angels THE FLOORING PROFESSIONALS COUPON SERVING TOLEDO FOR OVER 50 YEARS! 10% OFF CORNER OF SECOR & ALEXIS MATERIALS ONLY Coupon Must Be Presented 419-472-7190 At Time Of Purchase Sharrie Georgevich helps clients create vision boards and offers Crystilline Consciousness Technique and Theta Healing for them as well. Crystilline Consciousness Technique, or on my vision board,” she recalled. “I am now CCT, found Sharrie Georgevich about five living in my new apartment that has the years ago. She relished learning about energy vaulted ceilings, a screened-in balcony and forces and the life transformations they could many other details I had put on my vision bring, often resulting in healing. She delved board.” deeply into the subject and became well versed in the technique, mastering several She is now sharing her knowledge of CCT levels. and Theta Healing at Angela’s Angel. “I found I could also help others through my practice However, even with her new-found skills, of CCT and Theta Healing while I was wait- three years ago, Georgevich struggled her- ing to have a reading at Angela’s Angels,”  she self.  “I kept finding myself in toxic relation- explained. “A man stopped in and asked An- ships and nothing seemed right in my life,” gela if she knew of anyone who could help she recalled. “Then I was introduced to Theta someone who needed spiritual healing. I Healing.” Through this program, Georgevich knew right then I could help his friend. And learned that if she wanted to change her life, I have been seeing clients at Angela’s Angels she needed to discover what beliefs she held on Wednesdays and Fridays ever since.” that were supporting her current situation and how to change those beliefs. Georgevich said in addition to offering CCT and Theta Healing, she also can help Georgevich pursued learning this modality clients create their own vision boards. “They and has mastered several levels, allowing her, select the pictures and the words and I can in a mediative state, to tap into her higher self arrange all the elements for them to see, help- and her Creator, resulting in ing them to manifest the highest and best of successfully changing her negative belief sys- what it is in their lives they desire,” she stated. tems. “These were deep-seated beliefs that I didn’t even realize I had and thanks to the “Unlike three years ago, I am living the life principles of Theta Healing, I was able to I want,” Georgevich reported. “I love being change these beliefs,” she reported. here at Angela’s and I work with my dad at his shop, Dimitri’s Heel and Toe Shoe Repair, During the pandemic and subsequent which I also love. I have an apartment that I shutdown, Georgevich used her time at home wanted and my life is good.” to create vision boards as an outgrowth of her Theta Healing studies. “I wanted to move and Georgevich is available for appointment I put everything I wanted in a new apartment and walk-in clients on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

12A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 Chamber’s February Spotlight Company 419-824-5200 Tiffany Scott, left, and Michelle Sprott, right, of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce congratulate Brianna Johnson, Dianne Elzey and Amy and • Units from 5x10 to 10x40 Chuck Wildman of Schramm’s Florist which is honored as the Business • Climate-Controlled Units Spotlight Company of the Month. • RV Parking Chamber Hosts Several Speakers 6424 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI Betty Bassett of Five Lakes Church spoke about how to show love to NORTH OF DOWNTOWN SYLVANIA your community and Liana Flint, nutritionist of the Toledo Eating WHAT Disorder Center, talked about WE’RE showing love to yourself by READING establishing healthy eating habits at NOW the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce February luncheon meeting. In addition, Brad Pfieffer of Brad’s Financial Coaching spoke on showing some love to your wallet, and Michell Sprott talked about showing love to your clients, customers and employees. #FoodieFriday Brings Members Together The Doctors Blackwell: Bravey: Chasing Beginners: The Joy Meet Me In Bombay Tiffany Scott, left, and Michelle Sprott, right, of the Sylvania Area Chamber How Two Pioneering Dreams, Befriending and Transformative of Commerce meet with Bob Forcht, Premier Bank, Diana Jacobson, Sisters Brought Pain, and Other Power of Lifelong by Jenny Ashcroft JCC/YMCA, and Joe Szafarowicz, PT Link Physical Therapy, at Mayberry Medicine to Women Big Ideas Learning Cantina for #foodiefriday on Feb. 5. and Women toledolibrary.org to Medicine by Alexi Pappas by Tom Vanderbilt 419.259.5200 by Janice Namura

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13A New Highland Meadows Club manager looks forward to 2021 season Andy Masten, the new club manager at nition through these efforts. The club also Highland Meadows Golf Club, became aware hosts a number of local charity golf outings Highland Meadows new club manager Andy Masten is ready of the strong sense of community pride the on Monday’s when the club is closed to the for the season. first time he stepped foot into the club to in- membership.” terview for the job he now holds. “This car- 7659 King’s Pointe Rd. • Toledo, Ohio 43617 ried over as I met the members at the club,” Masten feels the staff is very prepared to www.premierwealthmg.net he remembered. handle the challenges presented by COVID- 19. “Before I started the team did a wonder- He was also impressed with the golf course ful job communicating with our membership and the recent improvements the club had and created safety guidelines for each area of made. “At the end of 2019 right up to open- the club. At first, getting used to wearing ing day of 2020, a fantastic course and masks and keeping distance was difficult to bunker renovation had been completed. adapt to, but it soon became a part of our Moving forward, our Long Range Planning everyday life. I am proud of how we handled Committee is in the early stages of a Club- the unknown and day to day changes. Al- house Master Plan. We continue to fill our though we lost nearly all of our events, we membership and our goal is to enhance the were able to maintain steady usage in our overall offerings for our members. The plan dining areas and on the golf course with a will include improvements to our dining and safe environment outdoors, setting record locker room areas as well as our swimming numbers for rounds played at over 30,000. pool,” he pointed out. The club was also able to open the pool for the season with restrictions,” he said. Masten enjoys the fact that Highland Meadows offers its members a community Looking forward, Masten anticipates mov- club with a beautiful 18-hole golf course, a ing into the 2021 season with all golf, swim swimming facility as well as dining and social and social events as normal. “As we did in activities. “While our main focus is about 2020, the club will adjust business based on golf, members are attracted to the casual at- mandates and/or recommendations set by mosphere where they can come to relax and the state,” he promised. enjoy good company with friends and fam- ily,” Masten reflected.“ Masten began his club career in 1999 as a summer job before heading off to college. He ”In addition,” Masten noted, ”Highland continued working at clubs through college Meadows has hosted the LPGA’s Marathon and has never looked back. “I have managed Classic, a.k.a The Jamie Farr Classic, since at clubs in Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and 1988, attracting patrons to the community on Michigan. I love to lead and be around peo- an annual basis. The attraction helps local ple while creating memorable experiences. I restaurants, small businesses, and hotels to do not see myself doing anything else name a few. It gives Sylvania national recog- throughout my professional career.” Art Goes to Mayberry Square Michael Nusbaum ....419-740-1023 Daniel Peffley............419-740-4020 Douglas Rechtine .....419-540-6356 Michael Kuebler .......419-540-6358 Working Clint D. Keifer, Au.D., together. Doctor of Audiology, Supporting examines a patient each other. 3780 King Rd. 2C n Toledo, OH 43617 Artist Linda Szyskowski has some of her paintings on display in Stellar 419.327.2273 Blooms, which recently relocated to Mayberry Square. GLAudiology.com

14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 Rotary Meets in Person and by Zoom Beautiful Flower Arrangements The Blissfield Railroad Club will for all Occasions hold a reservations only tour Satur- day, Feb. 27, 10 am-4 pm. The large Call 419.824.0777 for delivery HO Scale model railroad will be or order online at stellarblooms.com open for families and small groups of up to 10 people. Admission is Satisfaction Guaranteed! free but donations are accepted. Now at Masks and social distancing re- quired. There will be a door prize. 8248 Mayberry Square, Sylvania , OH Visit the web page www.bmrr.org or Follow us on Facebook & Instagram call 517-486-0404. M REMoments, memories & Bill Garbe of Huntington Bank has joined Sylvania Rotary and is welcomed as a new member by Rotary President Laura Dosch at the February Norty’s meeting. Members gathered in person at Highland Meadows Golf Club owF1naem9dils2yin6ce FULL SERVICE on Feb. 4 along with other members who attended via Zoom. AUTO REPAIR & SALES Feb. 4 Rotary guest speaker Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough gave a State of the City presentation for members detailing the many assets the city offers. Those include top-rated schools, a unique recreation district, a vibrant downtown, an excellent and efficient police and fire service, an active senior center, two new libraries, solid infrastructures, desirable neighborhoods and much more. WE DO IT ALL — Are You Caring & Outgoing? Apply Now! BUMPER TO BUMPER! You can make a di erence in the lives of Variety of positions • ENGINES adults with disabili es! available • BRAKES • TRANSMISSIONS manahanlife.org/sylv • RADIATORS • TIRES $500 Sign-On Bonus • BUMPERS & MIRRORS • HARD TO FIND PARTS Enjoy paid days o , health insurance and more! • and we sell Loca ons in VALUE PRICED USED CARS Sylvania & Toledo We’ll give your car the attention *$100 upon comple ng orienta on it deserves plus reliable, friendly (1 week) & $400 a er 90 days service at great prices. Have a challenge? We’ll solve it. TRY NORTY’S! 2815 W. Central Ave. • Toledo, OH 43606 *$100 a er comple ng orienta on and $400 a er 90 days 567.200.4069 • www.nortysauto.com OPEN MON – FRI 8 AM – 5:30 PM • BETWEEN SECOR RD. AND DOUGLAS

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15A Ability Center Assistance Dogs program going strong despite COVID-19 Despite COVID-19’s best efforts to play havoc High in Sylvania. All in all, we have 22 therapy with schedules, events and all programming, The dogs now working in schools.” Client Services Manager Jenny Barlos puts her foster dog Pepper through her Ability Center of Greater Toledo’s Assistance Dog paces for Canine Services Manager Stacie Baumbarger and Community program is going strong. The year 2020 was sup- Unlike the many assistance dog programs Relations Manager Nancy Jomantas in The Ability Center Assistance Dogs posed to be one of celebrating the 100th anniver- across the country, which stopped their services training apartment. sary of The Ability Center and the opening of the during the pandemic, ACAD has a renewed new Payne Family Canine Training Center, focus on the volunteer experience, puppy spon- which did not happen. However, several major sorship and community outreach, according to changes have been put into place. Jomantas. “We are looking for foster volunteers, sponsors and opportunities to give presentations The Assistance Dogs for Achieving Inde- in northwestern Ohio and southeastern Michi- pendence, ADAI, is now known as Ability Cen- gan,” she added. ter Assistance Dogs, or ACAD. “This makes such good sense,” noted Nancy Jomantas, who was re- Agility Angels cently named Community Relations Manager for the organization. “It takes away any confusion Agility Angels has also found a home in the there might have been about the relationship of Payne Family Canine Training Center. The or- the Ability Center and the Assistance Dogs pro- ganization, founded in 2008 by ACAD trainer gram.” Kim Holmes who specializes in working with school therapy dogs and TV personality Melissa Client Services Manager Jenny Barlos agrees. Voetsch, occupies a large training area in the new She was with the ADAI program when it first be- center. This 100 percent volunteer organization came a part of The Ability Center in the fall of serves children, teens and adults with autism and 2011 and it was moved to the Monroe Street other disabilities. The program uses the sport of campus in 2012. “We first were located in the for- dog agility to enrich the lives of children and mer Housing Resource Center building on cam- adult participants. Students spend one night a pus, which was renovated to suit our needs. week working with trained therapy dogs and Thanks to a successful capital campaign, The coaches. Each student works with the same Ability Center was able to add the Payne Family coach and therapy dog throughout his or her en- Canine Training Center to accommodate our rollment. This program is a separate 501c3 from growing needs in 2019,” she explained. The Ability Center but both have a great mission in using dogs to further enhance lives of people. “This new facility has a large training room with resources for hosting Zoom training for A Hundred Year Evolution volunteers, foster families and consumers,” of- fered Canine Services Manager Stacie Baum- For 100 years, The Ability Center’s mission barger. has been to support people with disabilities. Pro- grams have adapted to remove current barriers “This expanded training area makes this cam- to independent living for people with disabilities pus more functional for our dogs, our consumers in northwest Ohio. and those who foster our dogs,” the three agreed. In 1920, the Rotary established the Toledo So- New Leadership Positions ciety for Crippled Children to raise funds to build a hospital and rehabilitation facility for Jomantas and Baumbarger recently were ap- children with polio. From 1960 to 1990, dedi- pointed to the new roles. Jomantas had been a cated disability rights activists were successful in member of The Ability Center staff and Baum- establishing federal laws to ensure that people garter has been a member of the canine training with disabilities had the right to an education staff for the past several years. Barlos has contin- and to community inclusion. In 1975, the grow- ued in her current position. ing organization’s name is changed to Toledo So- ciety for the Handicapped. About the ACAD Program In 1990, after decades of campaigning, the Those puppies begin their journey with initial Americans with Disabilities Act is passed. The training in their own special area complete with Toledo Society for the Handicapped becomes an adjacent outdoor play/training area. Prior to The Ability Center of Greater Toledo. Last year, COVID-19, five-month-old puppies would then innovative initiatives are unveiled to highlight go the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in the rich history of service, evolution as an agency, Adrian, Mich. where inmates would work with and role in creating the most disability-friendly the potential service and therapy dog in training. community in the country. The agency has “This year, the correctional facility closed be- adapted its programming to meet current needs cause of the pandemic and we had to very since its inception in 1920. Programming is quickly find foster homes for our dogs in train- aimed at creating greater independence and ing. Thanks to the generosity of the community, stronger connection to the community. we were successful and all of our dogs were able to continue in the training program with new The Discovery Shop fosters,” Barlos remembered. Upscale Resale Following initial training, dogs are placed in 6600 Sylvania • 419-882-6567 foster homes where their training continues. Dogs learn to cope in everyday household envi- Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 • Thur till 7pm ronments along with stores, malls, places where they have to be subjected to noises of all kind. All proceeds go to the “Those who choose to foster a dog with training American Cancer Society. staff doing weekly classes. following the pre- scribed curriculum,” Jomantas pointed out. Fi- nally, dogs in training learn how to accomplish specific tasks geared to meet the needs of the consumers with whom they will be placed. The process. to train each dog takes about two years,” Jomantas offered. “We also train dogs to serve in schools,” Jo- mantas Barlos said. “Currently, there are several dogs in area schools including one at Stranahan Elementary School and one at Timberstone Jr.

16A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 SV Honored Athlete SV athletes sign letters of intent Alexa Walkovich is a Taj Haidar will attend Marietta Ryah Haldar signs a letter of intent to member of the SV diving College and signs his letter of intent play soccer at Marietta College. team, and is involved to play soccer. with varsity cheer, Powderpuff and the Business Professionals of America. Her coach Phil Koester says, “Alexa is coming off two conference championship victories. She won both the NLL Diving and the NWOAC Diving championships. Alexa has become one of the premier divers in northwest Ohio, the district and the state. Sylvania Community Action Team’s Haley McClain will attend Tiffin Brennan Green signs a letter of University and signs a letter of intent intent to run track at Lourdes Saturday, February 20th at Olander Park to play soccer. University. We cordially invite you to participate as a Sponsor for our 6th annual family friendly Hot Josh Pawlicki will attend Wittenberg Glass City Marathon Cocoa event. We know this year might look different and we appreciate your support. Please University where he has signed a attracts top female know we will continue to acknowledge your support at every opportunity throughout the year. letter of intent to play soccer. runners Title sponsorship $1,000 Snowball sponsorship $500 We Remove The 44th Running of the Mercy Health Snow Too! Glass City Marathon features the deepest  Large banner at event  Small banner at event women’s field in the event’s history. With last  Your website hyperlinked to our  Medium business logo on event April’s event canceled due to COVID-19, run- ners are eager to return to Toledo to test them- website’s event page t-shirt selves on one of the fastest courses in the  Large business logo on event t-shirt  One race entry Midwest.  2 race entries  Literature in race packet  Literature in race packet  Logo in Thank You Ad in Sylvania Advantage Katie Ruhlman of Dayton, holds the fastest  Logo in Thank you Ad in Sylvania Advantage time in the field. Her training partner, Julie Mer- Cocoa sponsorship $250 cado, will join her on the start line. Mercado will Frosty sponsorship $750 compete in the Masters’ division and holds one  Small business logo on event t-shirt of the top times in the field. “I was looking for a  Medium banner at event  Literature in race packet spring marathon to get myself motivated and  Your website hyperlinked to  Mention in Thank you ad in Sylvania Advantage back in racing shape again. Several of my friends and training partners have run Glass City and our website’s event page Frozen Toes sponsorship $100 raved about how fast the course is and how great  Medium business logo on the support was they received both on and off  Business name on event t-shirt the course,” she said. event t-shirt  Literature in race packet  One race entry  Mention in Thank You Ad in Sylvania Advantage Local elite runner, Sophia Afridi of Perrys-  Literature in race packet burg, whose marathon personal best record is  Logo in Thank You Ad in Sylvania Advantage Marshmallow sponsorship 2:56:45, will also be in the field. $50 or In-kind donation www.scatsylvania.org The race features modifications designed in [email protected]  Literature in race packet consultation with the Lucas County Health De-  Mention in Thank You Ad in Sylvania partment, including a smaller field size and sep- 419-824-8588 arate start lines for the full and half-marathon Advantage events. Proceeds will go to SCAT’s youth programs The winner earns $1,000 with an additional for promoting positive, healthy lifestyle choices, $500 for breaking the course record of 2:45:37. leadership and team building skills and the GCM also features the Savage 5k on Saturday, prevention of drug, alcohol use and other with the Owens Corning Half Marathon and the Yark Subaru 5-Person Relay on Sunday. at-risk behaviors in our community. For more visit glasscitymarathon.org.

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17A Southview’s Horticulture Program offers much to students and the community Students, parents and even those living in The greenhouse has become the go-to fa- now. Already it has allowed me to step into a my high school was one of the best decisions the community are discovering that the hor- cility for many people in the community who leadership role and learn to be more respon- I’ve ever made. Not only has it opened doors ticulture program housed at Southview High entrust the students with the care of their out- sible,” noted freshman Kennedy Comstock. to so many connections and opportunities, School is more than just an elective kids door plants for the colder months. “Those According to freshman Gabbby Dunn, but it has taught me life skills most people (let choose to fill out their schedules. plant owners will pick up their healthy, thriv- “Joining the horticulture and FFA program in alone students) would ever learn to do.” “Many students sign up for this program ing plants as soon as weather allows for them because they think they are interested in one to be back safely on outdoor patios,” Smith of- facet or another,” noted teacher Bryan Smith, fered. who is also a graduate of the program. He Smith and the horticulture students also pursued a career in turf management follow- work closely with neighboring Olander Park ing high school, working first for Sylvania staff. This year, TOPS staff will supply many Recreation, then later for the Mud Hens and native plants for students to plant on the more but realized his passion lay in awaken- school grounds as well as in the roundabouts. ing that same spark in his students. “We are also partnering with the University “Students also find interests other than of Toledo’s Natural Science Department to what they first thought and find another ca- learn more about native plants and their care,” reer path through this program,” Smith con- Smith said. “This is an exciting new area of tinued. “Along the way, they learn a lot about our program.” life. They also develop leadership skills According to Smith, seniors in the pro- through their involvement with FFA, an or- gram go out in the community to work with ganization each of my students becomes a various companies in related fields. “Students member once he or she signs up for these learn about the business, but they also learn classes,” he explained. how to dress for a job, how to be punctual, Those enrolling in the horticulture pro- how to provide good customer service and so gram learn how to manage the 2,500-square- many real life experiences,” Smith said. foot greenhouse and all of its automated “This course provides so many options and equipment. Using their ingenuity, students opens so many doors for students. And, even have created a rain garden with everyday if they choose not to follow in any of the products to produce the desired effects for a many career paths horticulture offers, they plethora of tropical plants, complete with hy- learn so many basic skills that relate to any ca- droponics, whose buds peek above the water. reer path they might find themselves taking,” Students in the horticulture program are he added. also responsible for the assembly of wreaths “I have always wanted to join FFA and it Kennedy Comstock, Ashlyn Vaculik, JoBeth Daniels and Gabby Dunn check and grave blankets for their annual Christmas has already made a big difference in my life. I the rain garden students created in the greenhouse with their teacher Bryan sale. They have planted over 3,000 mums and have learned so much more than just agricul- Smith who also graduated from the Southview horticulture program in 2007. have 1,000 hanging pots prepared for tural aspects. It’s taught me important things seedlings to plant getting ready for the annual such as leadership, hard work, and other valu- Mother’s Day plant sale. “Funds raised from able life skills,” says junior JoBeth Daniels. these sales all benefit the students when they And others agree. compete in regional, state and national com- “Being of FFA gives me so many opportu- petitions,” Smith noted. nities for the future and great experiences Graduates look back at the program SV Horticulture program opens career avenues to explore Jennifer Linehan “I started in the horticulture program at Southview High school as a freshman in 2010. Sylvania business Thanks to Rich Fredrick for continuing to en- owner credits courage students participating in FFA I was program for able to explore two avenues that greatly success peaked my interest. This was both Nursery and Landscape, and Floriculture. Not only was “In Horticulture class at Southview, I fell in I learning about these career paths in the love with my future career. Through the pro- classroom, but we were also gaining practical gram I was able to compete in multiple State knowledge in the lab. From designing, to and even National Competitions, which led to growing, and even maintenance on machines a full scholarship for me at The Ohio State I learned so very much that I have taken into University. I knew I wanted to open my own my field. I ended up studying greenhouse flower shop someday, but chose a degree in management at The Ohio State University ATI Agriculture Education as a back up plan. I in Wooster, Ohio, and have never regretted taught Horticulture at Southview for two this. Plants have been a little slice of heaven to years. I loved teaching not only horticulture, me always and I am thankful I could find a ca- but life skills that kids will use for the rest of reer path in sales now sharing with other their lives.” — Jennifer Linehan growers where they too can be successful with their yearly crops.\" —Jordan Shaffer Jordan Shaffer is a sales representative for Four Star Greenhouse in Carleton, Mich. He was a former intern there in its growing de- partment and has had other jobs in the field.

18A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 Northview students participate in NASA student rocket launch Northview’s Honors Engineering proposal was selected for the fourth consecutive year by NASA before the launch competition in April. The team is led by engineering teacher Ryan Reed and is part for the 2020-2021 NASA Student Launch project. Teams from across the country compete by design- of Sylvania School’s career technical Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering program. In past years, ing, building, testing, and flying a rocket to at least 3,500 feet above the ground. The Northview 10- this class has competed at the high school level. This year, the team qualified for the collegiate level member team of seniors is participating in a series of design reviews with NASA throughout the year challenge. SV posts scholarships available to students Southview guidance counselors remind stu- Newton Scholarship, financial need, 2.5 or dents that there are several scholarship opportu- higher GPA, with an April 24 deadline. nities, including the Directions Credit Union The counselors would like to remind all stu- Scholarship for members of the credit union, dents to bring their college acceptance letters and essay due March 7; the George C. Beinke Schol- all scholarship offers to the guidance office so arship for those attending University of Toledo, that they can be tracked. The office will make 2.8 or higher GPA, with financial need and a copies of the letters and return the originals to deadline of April 21; the Horace and Letitia the student. Students head to open spaces for A view of last year’s lift-off. the launch. Sylvania speech students qualify for States The following Southview students listed Congress, Jasjeev Singh, Ben Hsiao-Interna- with their specialty have moved on to the State tional Extemp, Elayna Rusgo, Alyssa Sirichok- speech competition: Megan Dona, captain and tanasup-Informative, Solim Kim, Ayman four-year qualifier-Humorous Interp; Amaan Omer- Informative Omer, captain, who last year took 1st place in Competitions have been virtual all year in- state-Declamation, Mackenzie Perry, captain cluding a combination of video submissions and Amal Azzouni-Public Forum; Kayla that were judged, or by virtually performing Smith, four-year qualifier, two-time national live through a Zoom-like platform. The stu- qualifier-Informative, Knick Laux and Scott dents have been competing since November. Chen -Public Forum, Ashley Wong and Han- The State competition was expected to be nah Mock-Public Forum; Anthony Pham, hosted by Austintown Fitch, Austintown, Samantha Salem, Julia Robinson-Original Or- Ohio, but will be held virtually March 5-6. atory, Jessica Molitor, David Liu, Manal Ijaz- Books needed for children’s hospital The Education Program at Northview is turned in using the bins labeled “Austin’s Book asking students to donate new books for Club” located at the main entrance and gym Austin’s Book Club. The club provides books doors. Due to COVID, all book donations will for parents to read to their children in the In- be quarantined for at least 96 hours in an ex- tensive Care Unit at the ProMedica Russell J. cess of caution before being donated to chil- Ebeid Children’s Hospital. Parents are also dren’s hospital. able to take these books home to keep. Books should be for infants to age 5. Books can be Money can also be donated at austinsbook- club.org.

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19A SV Career Tech Students Named Southview Honored Musicians Quinn Clum has been a Alexander Steenrod plays violin Nick Borowski is a junior in the Tabarek Alsmeel is in the talented member of the and has performed with the Engineering and Fabrication Southview Med Tech program. Southview Band for four years, Greater Toledo International Technology program at During these challenging times she demonstrating leadership and Youth Orchestra, Toledo Southview. He has completed his has achieved an A+ in Medical great musicianship. He has been Symphony Youth Orchestra, OSHA 10 certification and is Terminology and an A in Allied a marching band squad leader Toledo Symphony School of Music almost finished with his first NCCER Health. She is highly regarded by for 3 years. Quinn is a member and the BGSU summer music certification. Nick plans to pursue her peers and is very helpful within of the Toledo Symphony Youth camp orchestras. Director Megan a career in welding after high the classroom. She is very Orchestra, Youth Jazz Orchestra Fitzpatrick says, “There are some school. He enjoys playing video organized and conscientious. She and has performed in the students who do not fail to games in his free time and exhibits kindness, integrity, District Honor Band, NW brighten the worlds of those vacationing in Myrtle Beach. empathy and a calm demeanor. Regional Honors Band and the around them and Alexander is Tabarek hopes to be a health care Capital University Festival. He is one of those students. His provider one day. also involved in SV’s visual willingness to help along with this communication and design enthusiasm and high level of Top academics. Championship athletics. Clubs courses. Quinn is the son of Liz musicianship make him an and activities that encourage you to be who you and Chad Clum. outstanding leader.” He carries a are. Discover rst-hand how St. Francis delivers GPA of 4.5 and is active in all that and more – be a Knight for a Day! speech and debate, theatre and Student Senate. BE A KNIGHT FOR A DAY. SCHEDULING IS EASY! KNIGHTBE A FOR A DAY • Call Brenda Skinner at 419.214.5425 • Email [email protected] • Download the St. Francis de Sales app on your smart phone!* • Visit sfsknights.org A KNIGHT FOR A DAY. A BROTHERHOOD FOR LIFE.

Moose Members Celebrate 45 Years Louie is dressed in his best buffalo Kyle Stokes helps his sons Keegan plaid scarf for the February snow. and Kolton sled down the snow- covered hill. February Snowy Fun Some of the Sylvania Moose charter members Rick Lay, Bill Nicholas, Robert Armstrong, Burt Ramm and Dick Mossing gather around the cake in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the founding of the organization on Jan. 30. Jessica Wiciak shows Karter Stokes Sami Alverman makes tracks in the how to have fun in the February snow as she comes down the hill. snow. Sylvania Moose charter members Bill Ersham and Robert Armstrong enjoy a 50¢ draft beer priced as it was when they and others started the organzation in 1976. Sylvania Moose Lodge Governor Mike Strube and officers Bob Turco and Doug Roemer are behind the bar serving the draft beers for members to enjoy. Governor Mike Strube fourth from left, from left is with Nick Giovannucci, Don Briskey, Steve Kiker, Greg Muter, Bob Turco, Doug Roemer and Joe Stramel as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Sylvania Moose organization.

SECTION B Feb.15 — Feb. 28, 2021 Vol. 25, No. 20 • yourgood.news YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Sylvania community Outdoorsman receives set of wheels from park friends shows its heart II Marine and Vietnam veteran Michael Bonnar, fellow Wildwood Preserve BY MARY HELEN DARAH Metropark walker Val Morris and Mark Burns are all smiles after Burns receives a donation of a new wheelchair so he can safely hit the “At the end of the day it’s not about what Metroparks trails. Burns, a diabetic whose right leg was amputated, survived you have or even what you’ve accomplished... 45 days of being in a coma in 2015. He enjoys the outdoors and starts his It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve day at 5:30 am at Strawberry Park before heading to Wildwood. Burns is made better. It’s about what you’ve given thankful for his new chair that was donated by the Browning Masonic back.” Lodge. Originally intended for outdoor use only, Burns also uses the chair indoors. The chair is two inches narrower than his old one, allowing him to These words spoken by Denzel Washington clear the doorways of his home. In addition to the new wheelchair, Burns certainly apply to the countless individuals also received a new winter coat from Bonnar. ‘I love helping a person in and organizations who have supported the need‘ stated Bonnar. ‘We see Mark almost every day. He did not reach out Sylvania community. once for help. It feels great when you can do something good for someone else. He’s such an inspiring, special person.’ Burns is very thankful for his park During this season of love, we celebrate friends and is touched by the gifts they orchestrated. ‘You never want to those who have given their heart and compas- give up,’ he said. ‘I am extremely thankful for the chair and for the winter sion to assist those in need. We also celebrate coat. It’s perfect for when I go out. I’m very appreciative. I have worked my the Sylvania community, which has helped whole life and I'm very independent. This helps me to keep wheeling.’ numerous organizations sustain their efforts in big-hearted ways by lifting, encouraging, –by Mary Helen Darah feeding, building and supporting its members through these challenging times. Have a Heart to 4-7B Change Bragging rights to 2021 Thank you!

2B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 In Style Farmers Market Tuesday, Feb. 16, 4-7 pm Winter Warm up: Enjoy a Fat Tuesday dinner created by Chicken Cacciatore with Toledo Farmers Market the Lulu Fare Food Truck. Wine and Parmesan Cheeseballs 525 Market St., downtown Toledo dine in tasting room or order dinner Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm and wine to go. Pre-orders may be BY JENNIFER RUPLE Fresh Italian parsley for garnish The Toledo Farmers Market continues placed (not required) by texting 419- throughout the winter months. From 356-3885. To order wine for curbside When hearing the word cheeseball, we tend Parmesan Cheeseballs now until May, the market will be held pickup, visit benfieldwines.com/togo.  to think of something one would spread on a indoors. Winter produce, homemade cracker. This recipe is not that. Rather it’s a 8 slices day-old Italian bread, crusts pierogi, coffee, breads, cheese, farm- Wine Tasting recipe for Parmesan Cheeseballs, which is removed and torn into small pieces fresh eggs, honey, sauces, jams, similar to how my Italian grandmother would baked goods, house plants, crafts and Toledo Zoo and Aquarium make them. Basically she would roll Parmesan 3 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese food trucks. First hour is reserved for 2 Hippo Way, Toledo cheese, eggs, bread and spices into balls; ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs those higher at risk. Please practice so- 7 – 9 pm brown them in olive oil; and simmer them in 2 eggs cial distancing. Make it a fun outing with friends or a a red sauce. 3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped toledofarmersmarket.com romantic couple’s night out. 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MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3B Chips off the old block Harvest Bisque BY JENNIFER RUPLE Toby Czlapinski is the creator of The They’ve been on the menu for almost two Harvest Bisque Charsaac Chip Company. years now,” he added. “Imagine if everyone Czlapinski created this rich and flavorful took two hours out of tato looks like after you slice and fry it,’” he ex- When farmers markets are in season, bisque to serve at the Bier Stube. His use of their week to help others, plained. Czlapinski goes through about 500 pounds of unsweetened coconut milk and vegetable what a great world this potatoes weekly. Seventy-five pounds go to- stock makes the soup suitable for all including would be,” said Toby Czlapinski grew up cooking. “I always ward Food for Thought lunches. “I teamed up vegetarians and vegans. The recipe makes a Czlapinski. The father of made dinner for my family. My mom would with Bier Stube for the project. Food for large batch of bisque. Use the recipe as written 7-year-old twins and cre- leave money on the counter, and I would run Thought drops off a box of donated potatoes, to serve a group or divide it in half for smaller ator of The Charsaac to Milo’s meat market and buy what I needed and I turn them into chips,” said Czlapinski. gatherings. Chip Company has a to make dinner for everyone,” he reminisced. The organization includes them with a peanut generous spirit and often seeks out opportu- From there he began working his way through butter sandwich, a sweet snack and a bottle of 1 pound carrots nities to help his community. the restaurant business starting as a dish- water. Approximately 250 lunches are distrib- 2 small to medium butternut squash Czlapinski’s hand-cut potato chips are washer and fry cook to a line cook and man- uted on Saturdays at the downtown TARTA 3 medium sweet potatoes served alongside sandwiches and burgers at ager. “Later I opened a restaurant called Saints station. 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Bier Stube Bar and Grill, 5333 Monroe St., and and Sinners, which was across from the library 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper can be purchased in 13-ounce bags at the in downtown Toledo. I ended up closing that Czlapinski also donates his time making 1 teaspoon chili powder restaurant or at area farmers markets when in restaurant, but I kept getting asked about the chips for events such as the first responders 1 teaspoon smoked paprika season. They are also included in Food for chips I served there,” said Czlapinski. “I even- picnic and funeral lunches when needed. 2 tablespoons ginger Thought’s bagged lunches, which the organi- tually started working part time as a cook at 2 tablespoons allspice zation offers to anyone in need. the Bier Stube, making soups and then chips. Ultimately, The Charsaac Chip Company 2 tablespoons nutmeg A former restaurant owner, Czlapinski cre- was created for Czlapinski’s sons. “I’m hoping 2 tablespoons cinnamon ated The Charsaac Chip Company with his that the business turns out to be something 16 ounces vegetable stock sons Charlie and Isaac in mind. The business larger so they can take over someday,” he said. 1 cup brown sugar name is the result of their names fused to- “The legacy I want to leave behind is for my 16 ounces unsweetened coconut milk gether, while their faces are featured on the kids to know I was a caring person.” Chopped roasted almonds or smokehouse company logo. Even the company’s tagline, almonds for garnish Chips Off the Old Block, is a nod to them. To place a chip order for pickup at the Bier “When the boys go with me to the markets, Stube, call Toby at 419-279-9401 or send a Heat oven to 350 F. Cut carrots, sweet po- they insist they wear the same hats they are message through The Charsaac Chip Com- tatoes and squash into large chunks. Add veg- wearing in the logo picture. They also help pany Facebook page. etables to a large bowl and drizzle with with business decisions like picking out shirt vegetable oil. colors, and they tell me why. A lot of times they make a lot of sense!” he laughed. In a medium bowl, add chipotle pepper, The entrepreneur has created five varieties chili powder, smoked paprika, ginger, allspice, of chips - Original; Barbecue; Garlic, Herbs nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir to combine. and Parmesan; Chipotle Ranch; and Sweet Po- tato. In addition, an exclusive chip has been Sprinkle seasonings over vegetables. Spread created for the Firefly, a bar and restaurant vegetables on baking sheets and roast for 30 opening soon in downtown Toledo. minutes or until soft. What makes Charsaac Chips unique is that they come from fresh Idaho potatoes and are In a large pot, add vegetable stock. Bring to hand-sliced. “Many restaurants are buying a boil. Remove from burner. Add roasted veg- bags of sliced or frozen potatoes,” said Czlap- etables. Using an immersion blender, blend inski. “They have a lot of preservatives in them until smooth. though. My chips don’t. That’s why they tend to look a bit darker. Some people think they Simmer for 15 minutes and serve with a are burnt, but I tell them, ‘that’s what a real po- sprinkle of chopped almonds. The Stube Burger served with Peanut Butter Curry Dip Charsaac Chips Similar to the peanut sauce for chicken satay, this dip has a tangy flavor with a little bit of heat from the red pepper flakes. Go ahead and dunk those Charsaac Sweet Potato Chips right in. 20 ounces creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons turmeric 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 to 1 ½ cups water In a medium saucepan, combine ingredi- ents with 1 cup of water. Simmer for 15 minutes, adding additional water if needed.

4B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 TOMASE DENTAL CARE F Children’s Dental Health Month E Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! What parents need to know Accepting new patients! During the month of February, the American Dental Association celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health ob- DR. TOMASE AND TEAM servance reinforces the importance of oral health in children as well as helping Call Dr. Timothy Tomase for a variety of treatment options to restore parents with tips to keep their child’s smile on track. your smile to health, comfort and beauty. B First Tooth, First Birthday, First Dental Visit. New parents often ask, “When should my child first see a dentist?” It’s never 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township too early to start focusing on a child’s oral health. The American Association of 419.474.5858 • www.toledoohiodental.com Pediatric Dentists recommends that parents establish a dental home for their child by their first tooth or first birthday. As the child starts teething, the dentist will R be able to monitor progress and implement preventative measures. Protect Tiny Teeth Baby teeth are so important because of their key role of saving space for a child’s permanent teeth. They stay in a child’s mouth for 8-10 years and also affect their U speaking, chewing, and, of course, smiling. Baby teeth can also indicate a child’s overall quality of health. Untreated tooth decay can cause oral infections that enter the bloodstream and lead to other serious health problems, while also allowing bacteria to spread to new adult teeth. While daily brushing is important, bacteria that causes tooth decay can still A linger between teeth where the toothbrush can’t reach. That’s why it’s so important to help children incorporate flossing in their daily routine. One significant oral health risk for infants and young children under the age of 1 is from baby bottle tooth decay. This occurs when the child consumes sugary liquid and bacteria in their mouth consumes the sugar and produces acid. This R acid attacks the enamel on baby teeth and can trigger tooth decay after continued exposure. Liquids that contribute to this condition include milk, formula, fruit juice, soda, and any other sweetened drinks. If a child needs to sleep with a bottle, water is the safest option without any risk. Parents, Did You Know? Y Early childhood tooth decay has become the most common chronic childhood disease, impacting more children than asthma. According to the ADA, more than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. In addition, kids who suffer from poor oral health are three times more likely to miss school as a result of dental pain. Maley Family Dental \"We Love New Patients\" Dr. Maley Dr. Crawford Dr. Endicott Starting March 1 - May 27 $500.00 Off Invisalign Comprehensive Package 3780 N. King Rd., Suite 2A Toledo, Ohio 43617 419-882-0622 maleyfamilydental.com MatthewMaley,DDS Serving Sylvania, Ohio and the Surrounding Areas for Over 50 Years.

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6B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 Sophia Center YMCA continues to strengthen community adapts to meet The pandemic forced an abrupt halt to virtu- clients’ needs Eileen Marie Ripsin, OSF, LPCC ally all traditional programs – wellness, chronic Sylvania YMCA/JCC Executive more support, guidance, and tools to navigate disease prevention and management, aquatics, Director Diana Jacobson The Pandemic took over lives in so many this unsettling time. Counselors worked child care, camp, youth sports, and art and ways and what was known as normal became quickly to remain connected to their clients. dance. However, the commitment to the YMCA them connected. quite abnormal. Many people became iso- They also needed to support the international cause – strengthening community – remained YMCA members supported the critical-sup- lated, stressed and anxious about the days and other students who were unable to go as strong as ever. The Y pursued this cause by ahead. Sophia Staff circled together to be home. delivering critical support services to the com- port services described above. There have been there for clients and the community during munity: countless stories of members choosing to sup- these difficult times. Continuing to offer men- These days the staff is looking forward with port the crisis work even though they themselves tal health and emotional support while staying hope for reconnecting as the students are back Operating four specially licensed “pandemic” are experiencing difficult times. In so many safe was challenging but was not optional. on campus and the vaccine is offered to all. child care centers that cared for nearly 200 chil- cases, this meant members continued to pay dren of hospital and other essential workers in their monthly membership fee even during the To adapt to the months that would pass the community. shelter-in-place period when branches were where face-to-face therapy ceased to be the closed – versus cancelling their membership or norm, Sophia's therapists and support staff Converting three YMCA branches to grab- putting it on hold. The YMCA also experienced had to act quickly. This included the review of and-go emergency food stations that served even stronger support from key partners and evolving ethical and licensure requirements nearly 20,000 meals, mainly to youth, through donors who saw both the heightened needs in and accessing training needed for telehealth. mid-May. the community and the positive impact the Y Technology was updated with ZOOM sub- was having on those most affected. scriptions and cameras for computers. Tele- Using the idled fleet of child care buses to de- health became a lifesaver for their adult liver food to “gap” neighborhoods. clients. Therapists who treat younger kids have been very creative with innovative ways Establishing a food and resource pantry for to provide therapy safely. families in the Riverside Elementary area to serve meals as well as basic necessities like toilet Sophia serves as the counselling center for paper, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and Lourdes University Students. When the Pan- more. demic overtook their world and the students went into virtual learning and scattered Connecting with “senior” members. The Y quickly away from campus they needed even made 8,000 outbound calls and well checks for those most susceptible to social isolation. Creating a virtual health hub to help keep all members of the family active and fit. Pre- recorded workouts and activities, coupled with live streamed workouts on Facebook and Zoom, were big hits with members and also helped keep Sylvania Lions support and serve the community in many ways The Sylvania Lions Club continues to roar ter's Christmas program by donating $400 to item fund drive among members and their Bingo fundraiser that they hosted in collabo- with heartwarming endeavours during these help buy gift cards for their clients. Addition- employers for SAFS. On March 12 they will be ration with the Sight Center of NWO. They difficult times. The Lions Club mission is to ally, the Club's Senior Scholarship of $1000 assisting at SAFS by bagging and sorting gro- had to think outside the box and held the support and serve communities, locally and was presented last spring to a senior from the ceries and anything else needed. event at the Sundance Drive-in. Guests stayed globally, to give hope and impact lives through Sylvania area. A Sylvania senior with the as- in their cars enjoying snacks while playing humanitarian service. The Lions are leaders in sistance of the guidance counselors from local Do not be alarmed to see Lions by the side Bingo for designer purse prizes. When some- helping to prevent avoidable blindness and high schools will be selected this year. of the road in the Sylvania area as they will one had a winning card they beeped their providing treatment, needed medications and continue to participate in Adopt-A-Highway horn. The Club finished the year with a suc- services for those with eye diseases. The Syl- One of the Sylvania Lions favorite endeav- trash collection in the year ahead. The Club is cessful rose sale that brought in needed funds vania Lions held an eyeglass pick up that ours is the Peace Poster Contest held in Mc- responsible for four pick-ups a year along the to continue these community service efforts. brought in 6,180 pairs this past year from over Cord, Arbor Hills junior high schools. and Monroe Street corridor in Sylvania. They a dozen different locations in the area. These Toledo Junior Academy .In addition dona- completed these pick-ups in 2020 which was The Sylvania Lions were able to prove that glasses will be repurposed for those in need in tions of $500 were awarded to Sylvania Area the ideal outdoor and socially distanced serv- with a positive attitude and a bit of creative this community and beyond. Family Service SCAT, and the Sight Center of ice project. thinking they could still have a heart and NWO. The Lions will continue their heartfelt make a difference in the lives of others. The Lions also helped with the Sight Cen- community works by holding a personal care One of the most exciting times the Lions shared during the pandemic was their Purse THROUGH 3/6/21

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7B Epworth a leader in COVID-19 battle Epworth United Methodist Church, led by Epworth UMC has been a statewide leader Senior Pastor Dr. Stephen Lowell Swisher, in the battle against COVID-19. Recently it shares the heart of Christ daily through Mis- hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall with sion and Ministry. Epworth was the first major ministry center in northwest Ohio to reopen in April 2020. With the help of over 50 volunteers each week the Worship spaces are cleaned before, in be- tween and after each of the four weekend Worship services. Epworth’s hands-on wor- ship experiences offer help for today, hope for tomorrow and a place to call home. The services are also offered to the region through LIVE online broadcasts Sundays at 8:30 am at epworth.com/Live and on Sundays at 11:30 am on CBS WTOL Channel 11. Debbie Jenkins and Jan Comer are pleased to receive holiday treat packages. We love this place! When the cheery sounds of “We Love This calls and emails we have received to let us Place” resounding in the hallways turned to know how much our participants appreciate Stephen Lowell Swisher, DMin “We Miss This Place” due to Covid-19, the all of the outreach. Our current push is assist- Epworth Senior Pastor Sylvania Senior Center staff went to work to ing Sylvania Seniors get registered to receive let our participants know they are still fore- the vaccine, distributing masks and encourag- leading doctors from northwest Ohio answer- most in our hearts. From making over 6,000 ing them to stay safe until the day we can wel- ing questions during a two-hour broadcast. wellness check calls to food box distributionto come them back with open arms. Until then, This popular resource is available for everyone new virtual fitness programs, coffee klatch and if you are a Sylvania community older adult or to watch archived at epworth.com/sermons. book club, we found new ways to let our folks caregiver, give us a call at 419-885-3913 and stay engaged and know they are not forgotten. see how we can help. Epworth has also partnered with the Lucas We cannot count the number of thank you County Department of Health and the Greater Toledo United Way to be a major vaccine cen- Congregation is open to possibilities Members also open their hearts each week ter when the COVID-19 vaccine is more and virtual seem to be the opposite of church as Epworth UMC offers food and clothing to widely released to the general public later this rather than an alternative. With notable ex- the homeless throughout the community. spring. ceptions, we had never encountered some- The Rev. Foster M. Mays thing like this in our lifetimes; and pandemic Priest-in-Charge ministry was not part of the seminary curricu- lum. At times it felt as if we were flying on a At St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal wing and a prayer, which is not comfortable, Church, it’s been nearly a year since the coro- but in retrospect, is precisely what we should navirus pandemic caused the suspension of do more often – trusting the Divine more than in-person worship. Speaking frankly, early on, the mundane. For me, placing my trust in the I was anxious about how we would continue Divine rather than my instinct made all the to be the church in the absence of in-person difference. As a result, we have been open to gathering; it is what we do and how so many possibilities and trying new things rather than of us define church. On its face, being remote constrained by the fear of failure. Failure is a reality in life; rather than being viewed as a foe, I’ve come to appreciate failure as a trust- worthy ally because it’s an honest teacher and its lessons – while sometimes hard to take – are constructive. I’ve learned to embrace the lessons failure has to teach and move forward until you encounter another lesson, then you move forward again. For St. Michael’s in the Hills, things are not the same as they were be- fore the pandemic, to be sure they may even pale in comparison from time to time, but they are authentic, heartfelt and offered with love and thus are an acceptable offering. May you too find blessings amid the confusion life brings your way. The Discovery Shop Upscale Resale 6600 Sylvania • 419-882-6567 • Unique gifts • Vintage and trendy clothing • Artwork • Furniture • Dishes • Jewelry • Silver • Knickknacks Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 • Thur till 7pm All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

8B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 Flower Hospital Auxiliary continues to help community of clothing were donated from the Cozy Cot- Flower Hospital Auxiliary Board members Kate Adams-Nameche, left, Susan Shaken or Stirred – tage (a resale shop on the Flower Campus). Kanwal and Barbara Baumgartner, right, give Volunteer Director Sarah Restaurant Raffle Hartung and President Darrell Wachowiak, a tour of the Cozy Cottage, an Since the Cozy Cottage is currently closed upscale resale boutique. Two packages with $400 of local restaurant due to pandemic regulations, several auxiliary gift cards were raffled as well as two quilts do- members used their time to update, re-orga- nated by a local quilter during Shaken or nize the collection and sort clothing appropri- Stirred. Gift cards were purchased from eight ate to donate to the Psychiatric Unit Clothing restaurants that have donated chef dinners at Closet. past fundraisers. The winning tickets were drawn in July outside Flower Hospital. On Dec. 18 the auxiliary donated 150 meals to the employees at Flower Hospital that were The auxiliary was able to donate $4,200 that working in the COVID-19 units. Meals were day and had already donated $1,000 to the supplied to the day and night shifts and sup- ProMedica Here 2 Help Fund, created to help plied by the Dietary Department. The auxil- ProMedica employees affected by the iary wanted to show its appreciation to these COVID-19 situation. hard working employees at this difficult time. Also, the Frog Ladies (a group of ladies who SAFS sew stuffed animals for the children under- going surgery at Flower Hospital) have been A $1,000 donation was given to the Sylva- sewing as permitted by the pandemic regula- nia Area Family Services as they are seeing a tions. huge increase in families in need of food as- sistance at this time. New project with Flower Hospital Psychiatric Unit The Victory Center The auxiliary donated $1,130 for its Cloth- Five hundred dollars was donated for a ing Closet, a closet that provides patients with sponsorship to Watch It Live for the Victory everyday clothing such as sweatshirts, t-shirts, Center’s ‘Stunning in Silver’ Virtual Fashion athletic pants, socks and shoes. Several bags Show to be held Feb. 25. Christian Business Owners (& Ministry Leaders) Are you Lonely? The ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary donated 150 meals to the employees Are you Isolated? working in the COVID-19 Units at ProMedica Flower Hospital. The meals were Are you Overwhelmed? prepared by the Flower Hospital Dietary Department and were sent in appreciation of all of the hard work the employees have been putting in to If you're like most leaders, you answered, \"Yes, to all 3... today, more than assist those patients with COVID-19. ever!\" A huge Thank You ... Imagine what it would feel like to no longer feel so Lonely, Isolated, or Over- whelmed. Or being a part of a group of like-minded leaders who serve as To all of our loyal clients your personal \"board of advisors\" in helping you to navigate your biggest old and new! professional, business, and even spiritual challenges. Wishing you all 70 Local leaders in our community experience this for real on a monthly a healthy and prosperous basis through their involvement in Truth At Work. New Year! You are invited to learn more. Lisa’s Nails Attend our free Private Briefing on Tuesday, March 25. 2021 from 7:30 - 9 AM at Truth At Work's office near the Franklin Park Mall. 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. • Toledo, OH 43623 • 419/517-0092 Based on our 11+ years in Toledo, we assure you that even if you don't feel this is a fit, you will be blessed by what you learn. Register today, or ask for more information by emailing [email protected]. Blessings to you! Jim Lange Visit yourgood.news for all the good news!

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9B Hands-on project teaches kids valuable lessons BY MARY HELEN DARAH to purchase items. We wished we knew that to share how we reached out, committed to a was a great way for the kids to see that it isn't just there was online ordering, which would have plan and in the end, experienced the beautiful about presents. People are living without the basic necessities. One of my kids asked why “Shortly after the holidays we were trying to made our life easier. We were in the process of feeling of accomplishment that we made a dif- Santa didn’t bring everything everyone needs. It find a service project that could involve our chil- moving so Keri became the organizer and head ference.” can be confusing. Thankfully, they were left with dren,” recalled Jen Beaudoin. “We wanted to give storage keeper for us.” the knowledge that a magical man does not have our children an idea of how important it is to Beaudoin added, “I was hopeful to use this the ability to make everyone’s wishes come true, provide for others in need when you are able to During the entire experience the parents of experience to demonstrate the need in our com- but there are plenty of helping hands to serve do so.” Beaudoin enticed her like-minded friend, both the Beaudoin and Cedoz families kept their munity. We did it on a larger scale but any little others.” Keri-Ann Cedoz, to think of a service project kids updated with the specifics of their service bit helps. Actually, it is very simple to give back. after the two had a conversation about their joint project. “Then the big day came when we took During the holidays, we usually donate gifts. It desire to teach their children the importance of our children, and the addition of a school friend, giving. on-sight to make 125 baskets filled with hygiene items to distribute to the clients of SAFS,” said The duo reached out to Sylvania Area Family Beaudoin. “They carried in all the items, sorted Services (SAFS) which met their criteria to serve them and constructed the baskets. It was an the local Sylvania community. “We reached out amazing visual to see all the baskets laid out on to SAFS and spoke with Chrystal Bland, their so- the floor that would help families in need.” cial service coordinator, for ideas. Chrystal gave us numerous options and budget points for var- According to the families, their kids are still ious projects,” stated Beaudoin. “We came up talking about the experience. “It is difficult for with the idea of purchasing hygiene products. children to understand and appreciate things We thought it was a great option because the they have always had in the home,” stated Beau- products would not expire and are so needed doin. “They said it felt good to help others. The since items are not included in government as- take-away message was the importance of phys- sistance programs. We also loved the idea of hy- ically giving our time and efforts. We loved that giene products because our kids use them daily they got a little sweaty through physical labor in without appreciating their worth to those who addition to understanding it’s important to give do not have what they do. This was an easily re- financially as well. I know many people with the latable endeavour. Keri and I went twice weekly best intentions of giving back that say they some- times feel there is a disconnect. I have been able Matt Beaudoin, Jen Beaudoin, Keri-Ann Cedoz, Jeremiah Cedoz, Austin Beaudoin, Kingston Cedoz, Luke Beaudoin, Evie Beaudoin, Cora Manthey and Aiden Cedoz participate in a hands-on project to help those in need. Jen Beaudoin is thankful to pass on Kingston Cedoz and Austin Beaudoin the spirit of giving to Cora Manthey learn about the spirit of giving and Evie Beaudoin through their through action. project at SAFS. The Cedoz and Beaudoin families celebrate a job well done after assembling hygiene baskets with products the families purchased to be distributed to the clients of Sylvania Area Family Services. Aiden Cedoz and Luke Beaudoin Evie Beaudoin and Cora Manthey learn that many families are in need work hard as they participate in a of hygiene products in the Sylvania hands-on project to help others. community.

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MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11B The Making of the Modern Man in pre-Code Cinema BY JENNIFER KELLOW-FIORINI L-R: Richard Barthelmess, James Cagney and Clark Gable. REEL CINEMA to come out pre-Code. In the 1930s, the the films of the ’40s and ’50s. Sometimes it attitude towards war in general. gangster wasn’t born so much out of the De- was over love affairs, like Edward G. Robin- Next month — the pre-Code films of Although societal shifts for women from pression as out of Prohibition. They were son who fell victim to a beautiful bad woman the teens through the 1920s and ’30s were less about economic devastation and more in the film “Two Seconds.” Films that dealt James Cagney. monumental in every sense of the word, about social morality and its gray areas. At with the emotional scars of the First World For more Reel Cinema articles, resources, there were changes for men too, and those the time, Prohibition made a criminal of War showed empathy for soldiers who sur- changes played out across movie screens in anyone who took a drink. In 1920 the 18th vived on both sides, and a decidedly pacifist and photos, check out the Reel Cin blog at the pre-Code era. In the coming months we amendment banned the sale, manufacturing, jenfior.com/blog-1. look at some of the men in pre-Code film — and transportation of any intoxicating men whose careers took off during this pe- liquors. Anyone who didn’t stop drinking Astrological Counselor riod and whose popularity both influenced was a criminal. If you went to a speakeasy, and reflected new manhood. you were doing business with outlaws. 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They figured they couldn’t do any worse by completely chang- ing social norms. Their attitudes were fur- ther cemented by two more events that left them cynical and jaded —the Flu Epidemic of 1918 and the Great Depression. They dis- trusted institutions and valued individuality. Women were in the workplace and young men had camaraderie with them. Interac- tions between men and women were com- pletely new in ways their fathers couldn’t fathom. Their fathers didn’t need to be sexy to get a girlfriend or a wife, they just needed to be hardworking and confirmative. A live-life-to-the-fullest attitude that came from surviving the great war and all that followed lead to a fetishism of youth. Forget about waiting all your life for success, youth was rebranded as “intuitive wisdom.” The new young men were individualistic anti-heroes who broke the rules to win the game of life. The system had sent them to war to die and crashed the banks — you had to beat the system, and the system was rigged. Rules were for schmucks. In pre- Code films you will often hear men saying, “What am I, a chump? A sap?” Public Enemies and New Heroes Pre-Code films looked at these new men and explored subjects of crime, business, politics, sex and war. This new generation had to improvise, think on their feet and chart their own course in life. Actors who maintained popularity in pre-Code all had these traits in common. Pre-Code Types In the pre-Code era, we see types of men’s roles that come up again and again. What were those roles and why did they connect with audiences? The gangster is the most iconic film genre

12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2021 LIVES CELEBRATED H. David White Upon graduation from Denison, Dave joined To his family, friends, and employees he was as an officer in the U.S. Navy prior to being hon- the Air Force and he and Dana joyfully wel- universally acknowledged as a dependable, orably discharged in 1971. H. David White was comed their first child, Stephanie. Stephanie has trustworthy and extremely loyal individual. He born in Zanesville, Ohio adopted her father’s thirst for adventure in sail- kept his word and always followed through on David was a 1973 graduate of Georgia South- on Feb. 1, 1937, to James F. ing, fly-fishing, and travel and was blessed to his promises, at times to his own personal dis- ern University in Statesboro, Ga., where he re- White and Nelda (Carey) share multiple exciting experiences along side tress. No one who knew him doubted he could ceived his bachelor of science degree in White, and died of cancer him in many far-flung locales. She credits him be counted on to show up (usually early) and economics. Later that year, he was united in in his Toledo, Ohio home with the motivation to confront challenges, ed- offer his best. marriage to Barbara Bennett of Statesboro, Ga. Jan. 4, 2021. During his ucational, personal and professional, and to David and Barbara were married for 39 years life, he made clear that his wring the most out of life’s opportunities. Dave enjoyed participation in the dining and until her death in 2013. David earned his mas- obituary should contain Stephanie was his primary medical advocate, sporting opportunities of several other clubs in- ter’s degree in secondary education and his Ph.D. only these statistics, nothing more. But data moving mountains to assure that he received the cluding the Inverness Club, the Ottawa Skeet in marketing education from the University of points alone could not possibly sum up the mul- most appropriate care, and directing the rest of Club, and the Toledo Club, all in Toledo, Ohio, South Carolina. He served for ten years as a high titudes that his life contained, and the lasting in- the family through the process of supporting as well as the Jupiter Hills Golf Club in Tequesta, school teacher of marketing education, as well as fluence of his legacy. him through his illness. We can’t properly ex- Fla. and the Old Baldy Club in Saratoga, Wyo. assistant director of the Career Education Center Dave moved to Toledo, Ohio at age three press the depth of our gratitude for her leader- He was also a longtime member of the Maumee in Beaufort, S.C. when his father opened a Chevrolet dealership ship. Valley chapter of the Young Presidents Organi- on the corner of Adams and 12th. Brother Jim zation. He maintained solid friendships in all In 1992, Dr. Leapard accepted the position of Jr. was newly born when they moved and Son H. David, Jr. was born just one year after these venues. Throughout his life people were marketing specialist at Eastern Michigan Uni- brother Tim was born later. The three brothers Stephanie. He challenged his father from his first drawn to his intelligence, curiosity, gentility, and versity in Ypsilanti, Mich. Dr. Leapard served on remained best friends and entrepreneurial busi- days with colicky, sleepless nights. Jr.’s childhood red-blooded engagement in what life had to the faculty at Eastern Michigan University, until ness partners throughout Dave's life. A day has and adolescence continued to test Sr.’s resolve, offer. his retirement in 2017 as Professor Emeritus. rarely passed without frequent correspondence but never his love. Their relationship developed During his tenure at Eastern Michigan, Dr. Lea- among the brothers; goal-oriented, sometimes into a rock-solid friendship and business part- Dave’s parents, an infant brother Stephen, sis- pard served twice as a Visiting Scholar to the confrontational, but always united in purpose. nership of over 30 years. Together they faced ter-in law Sue White and his wife, Dana, pre- Japan Center for Michigan Universities in The White family thrived from the Toledo com- many professional obstacles and opportunities ceded him in death. Left behind are his two Hikone, Japan, and developed a course entitled munity’s embrace of their dedication to equality, with a shared drive to succeed and then, do bet- brothers, James F. White, Jr. of Toledo, Ohio and ‘Doing Business in the USA,’ which was taught education and hard work. Those qualities, along ter. They further shared a passion for general avi- Timothy L. White of Dayton, Ohio; former sis- in both Japan and Mexico. Dr. Leapard was au- with the enthusiasm and loyalty of many, many ation, having flown separately and collectively ter-in-law Nancy White of Phoenix, Ariz.; thor or co-author of numerous professional pub- employees allowed the family business to expand for over 7,000 hours in both single and twin-en- daughter Stephanie White of Dundee, Mich.; lications and presentations in the field of to its current status, which today includes busi- gine planes across the U.S., the Caribbean and son H. David (Hilary) White, Jr. of Holland, marketing and economics education. nesses throughout the city, state and country. Central America. Together they experienced all Ohio; and granddaughters Audrey White of Salt Dave was quietly and unassumedly proud of all the excitement and joy flight bestows. Lake City, Utah and Cecily White of Chicago, Ill. While his vocation was that of classroom that was accomplished, but never complacent or His trusted companion and partner in crime of teacher and professor, Dr. Leapard’s avocation accepting of less than continuous improvement, Dave was also, and perhaps most important the last ten years, Judy DeVilbiss, of Honolulu, was music. David was an avid musician and he an attitude that has tremendously benefited his to his legacy, blessed with two beautiful grand- Hawaii, is part of our family forever. He will also loved spending time singing and playing the gui- family and the dealerships’ employees. daughters, Audrey and Cecily. They enjoyed the be fondly remembered by devoted nephews tar for his family and many friends. He was a Dave, or the “Chief,” as he was known by his great fortune of belonging to a grandpa who was James F. (Kerri) White, III of Columbus, Ohio lover of both country and classical music. David closest family members, led by example. He was keenly invested in their success and pushed them and Timothy L. White, Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; ador- first sang on the radio when he was just five years educated at Maumee Valley Country Day School to work hard, do good and be good; yet he was ing nieces KC (Dan) Stack of Dayton, Ohio and old. He sang “It’s Sweet to be Remembered,” and and Culver Military Academy, graduating in extremely tolerant of their flights of fancy and Carey (Colby) Gifford of Northfield, Ill.; as well “Hey Good Lookin” on WESC’s Bob Poole 1955 from Ottawa Hills High School and in 1959 especially their need for lots and lots of ice as a slew of great-nieces and great-nephews. His Show. In 2001, David began singing in a Toledo, from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, cream. best friend of seventy five years, Henson Jones Ohio, club called ‘The Distillery,’ where he ac- later attending law school at Ohio Northern Uni- of Berkley, Calif., is also left mourn his loss. To quired the nickname, ‘Distillery Dave.’ David’s versity in Ada, Ohio. It was in high school that Beyond his prowess as a pilot, sailor and fly- all of us, he will always be the one and only other hobbies included golfing, traveling, Indy he met his wife of 47 years, Dana Diemer White, fisher, Dave was an enthusiastic and skilled duck “Chief.” car racing and most of all, football. who died of cancer in 2008. Theirs was a pas- hunter. As a longtime member of Erie Duck sionate relationship, filled with some hardship Club in Erie, Mich., he could be found, fre- Throughout his life and the process of his Dr. Leapard was predeceased by his father, but mostly blessed with good fortune and adven- quently before sunrise, on opening and succes- death, Dave was unconditionally supported by Wilton Albert Leapard, his mother, Edna Eliza- ture. They worked and loved and travelled the sive days of the hunting season in contest with two of his favorite people; Francis Vallejo and beth Neal Leapard, and his wife, Barbara Bennett world together, never tiring of exposure to new the weather and the fowl. He relished it and, in Ossa Oshodin, who cannot be thanked enough Leapard. He was also preceded in death by his people, their customs and pastimes. In honor of fact, this past 2020 season, despite his cancer sta- for their efforts to make him feel comfortable, father-in-law and mother-in-law Lovett and Sara her memory, Dave donated a large piece of prop- tus, he filled our freezers with unlucky ducks for cared for and respected. The family would also Neville Bennett, of Statesboro, Ga. He is survived erty, on the corner of Dorr and Richards, which consumption. At the same time, he had an acute like to acknowledge the kind Alison Roller, RN by his daughters Sara Elizabeth Saunders of Ox- is being developed into soccer and lacrosse play- understanding of the role of conservation in for her uncanny ability to give us exactly the kind ford, Ohio and Emily Allison Baker and her hus- ing fields for the benefit of Ottawa Hills student maintaining the natural world that provided him of help we needed, at the precise time we needed band, Matthew Joseph Baker of Carmel, Ind.; players and their families. with such pleasurable diversion and was a com- it. Finally, and wholeheartedly, Dave would want and his grandchildren Charles David Saunders, mitted supporter of Ducks Unlimited and the his hard-working, dedicated and loyal employees Thomas Lovett Saunders and Lilah Victoria Nature Conservancy. to know how eternally grateful he was for their Badics of Oxford, Ohio, and Bennett Elizabeth contributions to the success of the White Family Baker and Evan James Baker, of Carmel, Ind. walkerfuneralhomes com Dealerships. Survivors also include his brother Michael Neal Leapard and his wife, Janet Haley Leapard, of Those wishing to make a donation in his Pawley’s Island, S.C.; brother-in-law Lovett Ben- honor should consider the H. David and Dana nett Jr. and his wife, Missy Mallard Bennett, and D. White Charitable Foundation, administered sister-in-law Sara Carolyn Bennett Broucek and through the Toledo Community Foundation, or her husband, William Samuel Broucek, all of a charity of the donor’s choice. Statesboro, Ga. Additionally, Dr. Leapard is sur- vived by nephews Samuel Josiah Broucek and his David Leapard wife, Michelle Shaw Broucek, of Statesboro, Ga.; William Bennett Broucek of Sterling, Va.; Dr. David Wilton Lea- William Lovett Bennett and his wife, Megan, of pard died Jan. 20, 2021, in Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Michael Hampton Bennett Wilmington, N.C. due to of Atlanta, Ga. complications related to the COVID-19 virus. He In lieu of flowers, the family requests dona- was born Sept. 18, 1946, to tions be made to the “One More Year” scholar- Wilton Albert Leapard and ship fund at Eastern Michigan University, which Edna Elizabeth Neal Lea- was established in memory of his late wife, Bar- pard of Greenville, S.C. He bara Bennett Leapard. Donations may be made grew up in Columbia, S. C. and was a 1964 grad- to the scholarship fund via EMU’s donation web uate of Saint Andrews Parish High School in page at emich.edu/foundation/give/ or by mail- Charleston, S.C. Following graduation, he served

MID FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13B LIVES CELEBRATED basketball for Bucknell University from 1957- ing a check with “Barbara Leapard Scholarship” maculate Conception-Marygrove, Ohio, St. a member of the Samaria Masonic Lodge #438 1961. He studied music on the memo line to: EMU Foundation, P.O. Box Joseph - Sylvania, Ohio, and St. Mary’s of the F&AM. He was a master of all trades and but soon switched to eco- 972057, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Memories may be Lakes - Manitou Beach, Mich. After retirement, known as an accomplished builder and exca- nomics, which led to 30 shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com. Dick served as a substitute teacher at Davis Busi- vator. Once he retired, he operated Meinert’s plus years with National ness College and the University of Toledo. Sawmill where he milled timber and created City Bank. Richard Towns furniture for family and friends. An avid Besides his love of his family, Dick loved to hunter, Jim’s happiest times were spent at his While at Bucknell, he Richard (Dick) Jack hunt and fish. He was past-president of the cabin in Lewiston, Mich., surrounded met his future wife, Carol Towns was called to be Berkey Sportsman Club and the “unofficial pro- by family and friends. Smith, who became his passenger on his trips with the Lord in the eter- gram director” of the Loonies Fishing Club for back home. Dave was a Phi Psi and member of nal glories of heaven on over 35 years, a tradition his sons and grandsons He is survived by his loving wife of more ROTC, which led to two years in Augsburg, Ger- Jan. 18, 2021. He was born also love and carry on. He enjoyed the cottage than 64 years, Judy (Neuhaus) Meinert; many where he became Captain Evans. Feb. 24, 1931, in Toledo, at Devil’s Lake, Mich. with family and friends, daughters Kimberly (Scott) Swindeman, Kelly Married to Carol for 56 years, they went on to Ohio to parents Alex and and reading history books, particularly about Masters, and Karen Klumm; sons James Jr. make many memories with sons Christopher Nell (Taylor) Towns. He Native Americans and the Wild West. (Kathleen) and Timothy (Pamela) Meinert; 14 (Carolyn) and Matthew (Heather). They were graduated from Swanton grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and blessed with grandchildren Connor, Aiden, Jake, High School and studied business administra- We rejoice in the Lord for all of the blessings sister-in-law Beverly Meinert. Jim was pre- and Delaney. The Evans family lived in Sylvania tion at the University of Toledo. bestowed upon us as husband, brother, father, ceded in death by his parents and brothers from 1983 to 1994. Chris and Matt are graduates Dick married his high school sweetheart grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, and William and Richard Meinert. of Northview High School. Shirley Ann (Klein) and was richly blessed with mentor through his good and faithful servant, Dave was preceded in death by his parents 66 years of marriage and a wonderful family in- Dick Towns. The family would like to express their sin- and brother Mark (Barb). He will be remem- cluding sons Brad and Jeano (Oldiges) Towns, cere gratitude to his caregiver, James Schmidt, bered by many for his kindness and storytelling. Brian and Deb (Williams) Towns; daughter The family requests that memorial contribu- who helped tremendously. We are comforted He loved fishing, golfing, reading, classical Brenda (Towns) and Dave Tabbert; grandchil- tions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research in knowing you were with Dad when music, musicals, long bike rides, HO trains, train dren Kristi, Ryan, Kiel, Tyler, Mike, Jim, and Hospital. Walker Funeral Home assisted the he passed. Those wishing to offer memorials trips, and sitting on the porch in rain storms. Dave; great-grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, family and condolences may be shared with the in Jim’s memory are asked to consider The family is grateful for the kindness shown Logan, Cooper, Luke, Sawyer, Madilyn, and For- family at walkerfuneralhomes.com. ProMedica Hospice. Their care this to him by many doctors and employees at rest; and many nieces and nephews. In addition past year is immensely appreciated. DaVita and Fresenius Dialysis Centers. He to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sis- James Meinert passed peacefully in his sleep. ters Betty Pilliod and Virginia Lawrence. Jim was extremely proud of his large family A celebration of Dave’s life is tentatively He worked at Owens Corning for over 30 James R. Meinert, 84, and enjoyed spending as much time as possi- scheduled for June 26 at Bay United Methodist years and was instrumental in the development of Petersburg, Mich. ble with them. He will be greatly missed! On- Church in Bay Village, Ohio at 2 pm. and implementation of many computer systems passed away peacefully line condolences to reebfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests dona- for their financial accounting department. In Feb. 2, 2021, while enjoy- tions to Bay United Methodist Church. 29931 addition to his work at Owens Corning, he was ing the outdoors at his David Evans Lake Road, Bay Village, Ohio, 44140-1298 or the a past-president of the Data Processing Manage- home. He was born Wounded Warriors Project (woundedwarrior- ment Association and an accounting advisor and March 6, 1936, in Toledo, David Robert Evans passed on Feb. 2, 2021. project.org). mentor for Toledo Junior Achievement students. Ohio, to parents Russell He was born in Lakewood, Ohio on May 15, He was a member of the Catholic faith at Im- and Della (Montague) 1939, to T.R. and Grace Evans. T.R.directed the Meinert. Jim was a lifelong sheet metal worker Lakewood Methodist Choir and was known as with Local 33. He was proud to have served Lakewood’s music man. with the U. S. Marine Corp Reserve. Jim was Dave had fond memories of his basketball, football, and choir friends. He went on to play WORSHIP  Five Lakes Church DIRECTORY 4765 McCord Road • 419-882-6703 Services: Sundays 9 am. 10:45 am, 12:30 pm Online: 9 am and 10:45 am Wednesdays 7:30 pm http://youtube.com/fivelakeschurch Has Sin Stained Your Life? 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