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2A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 INDEX ZESToledo hosts third annual event Community 3-5A Downtown 6-7A Food 8-9A Small Business Finalists 10-11A Business 12-19A The Mouse Trap 19A Schools 1-3B Sports 4B Lourdes 6B Sylvania Now & Then 10B Sylvania Government 11B Lives Remembered 13B THE ♥ OF OUR COMMUNITY Real Estate 14B Classifieds 15B A group of partygoers enjoy the ZESToledo 2019 event. JAMILYNN FOX INSURANCE AGENCY BY MARY HELEN DARAH part of the event. “The reason I support the event is because I firmly believe that those who Where price AND service matter! ZESToledo 2020 will host its third annual have the means, have a responsibility to help gala on April 26 at Fleetwood’s Tap Room and others,” stated Nusbaum. “I believe it is impor- Home, auto, life and business insurance Hensville Park. The community event brings tant to give back. I grew up with many friends sold only through A rated insurance companies together food, wine and music for a memorable in the restaurant business and I have witnessed evening that will support seven grant recipi- the support for those in the community who 419-885-3061 ents. This year’s seven grant recipients are Au- need assistance. It’s been a privilege to be part rora Project, Toledo Day Nursery, Toledo of an event where 100 percent of the funds stay 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: GROWS, Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food local.” Bank, Catholic Charities Opportunity Kitchen 6616 Monroe Street, Sylvania OH 43560 at Helping Hands of St Louis, Cherry Street Committee member Sue Hague-Rogers is 5415 Secor Road, Toledo OH 43623 Mission Ministries, and the ProMedica Ebeid also excited to be part of the event. “ZESToledo 8 N. 3rd Street, Waterville, OH 43566 Institute. These local nonprofit organizations is really a community endeavor. There are so feed, educate and provide shelter to those in many that contribute to make this event hap- need in the local community. pen,” she stated. “Certainly we have a volunteer committee, but we couldn't pull this off without Michael Nusbaum is serving as honorary each chef, restaurant, sponsor and many addi- chairman of this year’s gala and is excited to be tional volunteers. So when we mention that we bring community together, that’s a true state- Due to the many event ment. For me, there is no better feeling than to cancellations because of give, rather than receive. Whether it is writing the public health issue, the a check, sharing good ole elbow grease or pur- calendar has been tem- chasing a ticket, our community is worth it.” porarily suspended. If you are planning to attend any The annual event is a favorite of foodies, events in the near future, wine enthusiasts and music lovers. The event it is suggested you call for will feature a live band and a raffle. Over 30 information. top local restaurants and their chefs, who are donating their time and cuisines to support a great cause, will showcase their culinary talents. Ticket prices are $150 until March 31 and $175 beginning April 1 and after. Tickets can be purchased at zestoledo.org or by texting ZEST to 55678. For more information visit zestoledo.org or email [email protected]. Lisa’s Nails Get your toes (& fingers!) Spring-ready ~ visit Lisa’s Nails to complete the look you want! 419/517-0092 Gift cards available! Lisa’s Nails • 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. • Toledo, OH 43623

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A Anchor Church is holding services in former Advent Lutheran Church Anchor Church has recently moved its serv- ‘Frozen 2 ’ movie night for families, hold reg- TOMASE DENTAL CARE ices to the former Advent Lutheran Church ular Tree City Worship nights for the commu- building at the corner of Sylvania Avenue and nity, and have space for group meetings, which Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! McCord Road. Pastor Brent Blake reflects on we were unable to do when we were using Accepting new patients! the move and the growth of the new church. Southview. The new building gives us a per- manent presence and we get to partner with a DR. TOMASE AND TEAM How did this move come great ministry. about? 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township The Anchor Team 419.474.5858 • www.drtomase.com Moving to the Advent building actually happened by accident. We had been meeting In addition to Pastor Blake, the Anchor in Southview High School and recently started Church team includes his wife, Lauren, who doing once-a-month services at Charter Senior leads the Anchor kids program, and John Living right next door. We were in the process Kreuz IV, who serves as the worship pastor. of looking for a space for our Christmas Eve They believe they offer a unique worship ex- service in Nov. 2019, and one day we finished perience to the Sylvania community. “Anchor our service and I noticed someone coming out is unique in meeting the needs of families and of the building. I was under the impression the children,” Blake noted. “ I’m only 35-years-old building was empty at this point. I hunted and I love seeing young people bring their cre- down the phone number and asked about ative, artistic value to worship. We want people doing our service there. I found out that part to find their creative passion, whatever that of the building is actually used Monday may be.” through Friday between 8 am to 3 pm for adult daycare by Lutheran Home of Mercy, who pur- Pastor Blake, his wife and two young chil- chased the property after the church closed in dren relocated to Sylvania three years ago from 2015. While the lot in front of the building is Youngstown. “I was a youth pastor for about for sale the building is not. 13 years. We moved to start Anchor,” Blake noted.   “A group of pastors approached us We were welcomed with open arms for our some time ago. My wife and I are both Ohio Christmas Eve service, which went great! natives and we decided it was the right move While we were checking out the space our for us and our two young children. We literally worship pastor, John Kreuz IV, started playing found Sylvania by locating a point on a map. the piano when an older lady came in with a We sold our house and lived in a basement for huge smile on her face. She had been a part of two months. We wanted to be in a place where Advent Lutheran Church since it was built and kids are a priority. Our church values children was the church secretary and now works for and strives to meet the needs of the next gen- Lutheran Home of Mercy. She was ecstatic that eration. We have fallen in love with Sylvania. we were there and said, “It has been so long We are excited for the future.” since I heard any music coming out of this room!” She and everyone associated with the To advertise, email organization truly loved us being there for [email protected] Christmas, as did we. After Christmas we 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 asked about making it our permanent home. Sylvania, Ohio 43560 We were offered the sanctuary, which was not Telephone: 419-824-0100 in use since the church closed, and we are able Facsimile: 419-824-0112 to share the rest of the space. Email: [email protected] YOURGOOD.NEWS What are the advantages of the new space? PUBLISHER Sharon Lange We are permanently set up in the sanctuary and we share the rest of the building for our EDITORS kids space. We are able to use the whole build- Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Ruple ing on Sunday. We now have a place to store our equipment and trailer. We don’t have to set CONTRIBUTING WRITERS up before each service and take down right Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, after. , Craig Stough, Linda Szyskowski, Janis We are also able to partner with the Weber, Lutheran Home of Mercy ministry and have CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER been able to help stock the hygiene pantry they maintain. John Crisman of AssetWare Since moving to our new church home, COPY EDITORS there has been significant growth and a morale Sarah Groves, Bobbie Ziviski boost for the Anchor Church family. We have met neighbors and strangers who all have a PRODUCTION ASSISTANT connection to that building. We are bringing Susan Utterback life back to that space and it is great! We have filled up our parking lot on the weekends so ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES much so that the bank across the street has al- Dave Achen, Suzy Crawford. lowed us to use their parking lot on Sunday. Mary Rose Gajewski, Molly O’Shea How has the move made an GRAPHIC DESIGNERS impact on your mission? Elissa Cary, Penny Collins Our mission to reach families, offer a place Views expressed by contributing writers do not where everyone can belong, and be a great part necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff. of Sylvania, has not changed. However, this move has advanced our mission and allows us to do more. We are in a prominent location and everyone in the area seems to know where that church is located. We were able to host a

4A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 A Letter to My Son; A Mother’s Journey at our current loca on! BY TRACI RETHOLTZ cialists and clinics and programs. Then, just when we were feeling Nationally Accredited To My Noah, the peak of hopelessness, we found If I could go back to that sunny day the best possible treatment March 16 through 20, 2020 in July of 2015, when I was the scared provider that we could have hoped mother of a toddler who had just for. We found a resource who Celebrate Our Anniversary Week! heard the formal diagnosis of Autism taught you, and us, so therapy Spectrum Disorder, I know just what could be continuous. That's when Events ScheduleThere will be daily tours given from 10 - 4:00, I would tell myself. Much like the our true journey forward began. an election day Bake and Craft Sale, a Carruth Robert Frost poem, I would tell my- self that this is the road less traveled. 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MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A Sylvania Community Arts Commission has leadership change Colleen Yappueying has been named the new Yappueying grew up with art. Her dad is a nity Orchestra spring concert and youth theatre executive director of the Sylvania Community wood artist, her mother a jewelry maker, her sis- classes begin, all before the SCAC’s main event, Arts Commission. She replaces Jackie Tussing ter is involved in theatre, her brother is a drum- the Maple and Main Art Show the last full whose husband has been transferred to Europe. mer, her grandmother a poet and her weekend in May. grandfather a painter. While she always thought Yappueying feels she was in the right place at she would major in fine art she found herself In addition to the plethora of events, Yap- the right time. She and her husband, Mark, had drawn to art history. She earned her master’s de- pueying is looking forward to working with the recently moved back to the area after a two-year gree in business, design and arts leadership. board to develop a strategic plan for the organ- stint in Buffalo, N.Y. and she was looking for a ization. She is also planning to implement a job. A former colleague from the Toledo Mu- Yappueying begins her new role just as the new branding campaign for the group. seum of Art mentioned that the Sylvania Com- annual film festival and the 50-Hour Film Chal- munity Arts Commission Executive Director’s lenge get underway along with the Tree City According to Yappueying, the most pleasant job was open. Playhouse spring show, the Sylvania Commu- surprise in her new role has been the high level of dedication board members display. “This is Kielbasa King is Crowned a great group of people who are very supportive and engaged,” she stated. Colleen Yappueying Along with programming and planning, Yappueying is looking forward to increasing the reach of the organization, especially for children through additional classes and pro- gramming. She is also eager to expand the or- ganization’s profile throughout the region and help find additional ways for artists to connect with each other. Yappueying may be found in the SCAC of- fice, 5725 N. Main St., or throughout the com- munity Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm. PACT President Tom Pruss presents the first place trophy for Kielbasa King to Dave Krueger and his team, Zbilski Kielbasa of Lambertville, Mich. The ninth Kielbasa Cook-off was held Sunday, Feb. 23, at the St. Clement’s Community Center in Toledo. Over 1,000 people attended the four-hour event and enjoyed other Polish food provided by Busia's Pierogi Shack, Stanley's Market, Haas Bakery and Brieschke's Bakery. The event raised $15,000 with the money to fund the PACT / Toledo Poznan Alliance Annual Scholarship Competition. ‘Meema the Lemur Becomes a Ballerina’ Molly Boros will dance in the ballet ‘Meema the Lemur Becomes a Ballerina,’ to be staged at the Franciscan Theatre, based on the book written by Ballet Theatre of Toledo Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine. The production is scheduled for March 20 at 10 am for school children and March 21 at 2 pm. Because of the possibility of the show being postponed due to public health issues, call the BTT office at 419-861-0895 for show status.

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8A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 UPside Brewing hosts women’s collaboration brew day Toledo Farmers Market recipes will be shared. $30 per person. Register at harmonyinlifecenter.com. 525 Market St., Toledo 13th Annual Entre Amigos Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm Dinner and Art Fundraiser Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Cen- The heat is on and the overhead doors are ter, 1225 Broadway, St., Toledo closed for cozy shopping until spring. Each Friday, April 17, 6 - 9 pm week the market offers local winter vegeta- Enjoy a family-style dinner of a variety of bles, homemade baked goods, specialty Latin cuisines from different countries, an foods, coffee, wine, plants and handmade art exhibition, silent auction and shopping items such as candles, soaps, jewelry and at La Tiendita.For tickets, call 419-241- pottery. toledofarmersmarket.com 1655 or visit sqacc.org. Pie & Mash Pop-Up Shop TASTINGS ZingermanÊs Cornman Farms SofoÊs Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. 8540 Island Lake Rd., Dexter, Mich. Wednesdays, 5 - 7 pm Sip on several wines while enjoying com- Sundays, March 22, 29 and April 5 plimentary food samples of Sofo products and a fabulous Sofo family dish created by 4 - 7 pm. Photo by Marina Goldi Chef Frankie. Prices vary. British chef shopsofos.com Kieron Hales Girl Scout Cookies and Beer Tasting Bottle Shop at MancyÊs Italian features a dif- 5453 Monroe St., Toledo Friday, March 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm ferent savory What’s your favorite combo? Enjoy the Melissa Dallas, back center, of Ashley Dukes of Findlay Brewing Co. Bottle Shop’s most popular beer tasting of UPside gathers with guests from measures hops made specifically for pie each the year. [email protected] Findlay Brewing Co., Urban Woody the Pink Boots Society Brew Day held Brewery and The Draft Specialist as at J&G Pizza/UPside Brewing on week. Pies are Bottle Shop at MancyÊs Italian they create the collaboration brew. March 8. 5453 Monroe St. served along- Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Weekly tasting event. Pours begin at $2. side creamy [email protected] mashed pota- JosephÊs Beverage Center 4129 Talmadge Rd. toes, seasonal Wine Tasting: Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm Beer Tasting: Fridays, 5 - 7 pm vegetables Enjoy a selection of wines or beers for a nominal fee. and the chef’s signature Devon fudge, a recipe from his hometown. Guests may order pies online or walk in and place orders. Dine at the farmhouse or carry out. $19 per meal. March 22 - Chestnut and Mushroom Pie or Smoked Ham and Cheese Pie March 29 - Beef and Onion Pie April 5 - Bacon Homity Pie shop.zingermanscornmanfarms.com Growing Medicinal and Culinary Nick Dallas, center, talks beer with Melda Heitkamp and Sarah Foltz join owners of the Findlay Brewing Co. the brewing fun while celebrating Herbs and How to Use Them Josh Heitkamp and Aaron Osborne. women in the beer industry. Harmony in Life, 5747 Main St. Saturday, March 28, 2 - 3:30 pm A hands-on class offering instructions for growing herbs, tips for harvesting and using what you grow. Samples and Got foodie events? Email [email protected] Melissa Dallas and Ashley Dukes J-me and Eric Cleminson, owner of check on the grain as they create The Draft Specialist, sample UPside’s the Pink Boots Society brew. beer. - by Jennifer Ruple

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9A Local small pasta company is big on flavor 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups fresh basil, packed 6 ounces Roasted Garlic RVP Parmesan cheese, grated To a blender, add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Blend on medium speed for 1 minute. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook pasta for 3 to 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and return to pot. Toss pesto and pasta. Add pasta water little by little until pesto coats pasta. Serve topped with Parmesan. Vegan Garlic Alfredo Sauce Vegan Garlic Alfredo Sauce “This sauce tastes just like your favorite guilty pleasure Alfredo without the cheese, butter, and guilt,” said Gratz-Collier. 3 tablespoons chili powder “It’s easy to make and you can add any of 2 teaspoons cinnamon your favorite roasted vegetables to it.” 1 teaspoon garlic powder RVP’s Cincinnati-Style Chili “We use two types of flours to give our pasta 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin a special texture, and we use eggs,” answered 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, separated 1/4 teaspoon allspice BY JENNIFER RUPLE Gratz-Collier. “Our slow drying process of 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 18-20 hours allows the gluten to form so you 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or less Passion for pasta and get a really nice texture on the outside of the 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon black pepper cooking led Alee Gratz- pasta and that’s what absorbs the sauce.” 1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews 3/4 teaspoon salt Collier and Mike 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar Anderson down the path Gratz-Collier is content to eat her pasta 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar to create a unique coated in butter and sprinkled with Roasted Brussels sprouts or vegetables of 1 pound lean ground beef business, River Valley Parmesan cheese; however, she and choice River Valley Pasta – plain Pasta (RVP). The Anderson love to cook and develop new Lemon zest Cheddar cheese, shredded couple’s home-based recipes. Here are three from their River Fresh parsley, chopped Diced onion company, located in Valley Pasta recipe box. For more recipes and Findlay, Ohio, specializes in small batch, to order pasta online, visit Soak cashews overnight, or if you have a To a large pot, add water. Add tomato made-from-scratch pasta. rivervalleypasta.com. high-powered blender, soak them for a paste and cocoa and heat over medium, Both Anderson and Gratz-Collier are 10- couple of hours in hot water. Drain and set stirring with a whisk for about 3 minutes. year veterans of the food industry. He’s a cook Basil Pesto with at a local restaurant, and she’s a bartender. Roasted Garlic RVP aside. Add spices and vinegar. Crumble the raw “We already had a background of cooking, Heat a large pan over medium-high ground beef into the pot. Then use a potato and then we learned how to make great Basil Pesto with Roasted Garlic masher or fork to break up the meat into very pasta,” said Gratz-Collier. They decided to River Valley Pasta heat. Add chopped onion and 1 cup fine pieces. start a homemade pasta business when they vegetable broth. Cook until onion is realized no one else was doing anything like Gratz-Collier suggests trying this simple tender, and broth is almost gone. If the Bring to a boil then turn heat down to it in the area. “Our pasta rocks, and we’re just nut-free basil pesto. “We pair it with charred onion is cooking too fast and starting to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 1 to 1 1/2 trying to figure out how to get it out there.” asparagus, shiitake mushrooms grated brown, reduce heat. Add minced garlic hours, at a low boil, stirring occasionally until Gratz-Collier and Anderson have been Parmesan. It’s simple and delicious.” and continue to cook, stirring often, until sauce has thickened. selling their pasta at farmers markets for the 1 tablespoon toasted sunflower seeds broth is gone. This will help the sauce be past three years including the Toledo Farmers 1/4 cup olive oil thick and creamy. Serve chili over RVP’s plain pasta. Top Market on Saturdays and the Bowling Green Juice from 1/2 a lemon with onion and cheddar. Farmers Market on Wednesday evenings. To a blender, add the onion and garlic, They offer savory flavors such as original 1/2 cup broth, salt, pepper, drained - photos by River Valley Pasta (plain), beet, roasted garlic, butternut squash, cashews, lemon juice and nutritional mushroom, spinach, and a new blend, yeast. Blend on high for a couple Kalamata olive and fresh parsley. They also of minutes until mixture is smooth offer vegan versions of the beet and spinach. and creamy. Add more salt and “We started out with our plain pasta and then pepper as desired. slowly started adding different flavors and experimenting with flours,” said Gratz- Cook pasta according to package Collier. directions. Drain and toss back into Some of the flavors are seasonal, as the the pot. Mix in sauce. couple works hard to use as much locally grown produce that they can. “We always Plate mixture with vegetables, and offer plain, roasted garlic, herb, and garnish with parsley, lemon zest and mushroom,” said Gratz-Collier. “In the pepper. summer we make a tomato basil blend, and in the fall, we offer butternut squash with RVP’s Cincinnati-Style Chili fresh sage. Occasionally, we offer a smoky and spicy pasta made with paprika and “I love Skyline Chili. Always have, cayenne pepper,” she explained. always will. Here is my version that I What makes River Valley Pasta unique? serve with our plain pasta. Make sure to get a block of mild cheddar and shred it yourself and maybe even some oyster crackers, if you’re feeling saucy! 5 cups water Gratz-Collier and 6 ounces tomato paste Anderson 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

10A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Congratulations to Small Business Award Finalists THE FINALISTS Sylvania AdVantage and GenoaBank are pleased to announce the three finalists in their We Love Small Businesses Cam- paign: J & G Pizza Palace/UPside Brewing, Brad Crown Realtor, and Sylvania ACE Hardware. The campaign, now in its fifth year, recognizes exceptional local businesses and the contribution they make to the community. From now through April 4, members of the community can vote for their favorite finalist by visiting yourgood.news or genoabank.com. Voting will also take place at the Sylvania Spring Expo & Market at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 W. Sylvania Ave., on April 4 from 9 am to 3pm. After the votes are tallied, the winning business will be announced in the April 21 issue of Sylvania AdVantage. The 2020 reader-chosen winning business will join the ranks of previous winners including Arrow Print and Copy (2019), Sautter’s Food Center (2018), Charlie’s Homemade Pizza and Italian Cuisine (2017), and Hafner Florist (2016). This year’s winner will receive an advertising package with the Sylvania AdVantage and a Visa gift card from GenoaBank (total prize value $2,000). Please take a moment to read our finalist’s stories telling why they think they should be the 2020 Most Outstanding Sylvania-area Small Business. Clint D. Keifer, Au.D, Doctor of Brad Crown, Realtor J & G Pizza Palace/UPside Brewing Audiology, with a client RE/MAX Central Group 5692 Main St. 6800 W. Central Ave. Bldg. B jandgpizzapalace.com •Caring, individualized bradcrown.com Owners: Mark, Jill and Nick Dallas approach ToledoHomesForYou.com Year established: 1971 Owner: Brad Crown J & G Pizza Palace is a small mom and pop restaurant that has been serving • Comprehensive ear care Year established 1995 the Sylvania community and beyond for 49 years. In 1979, Mark Dallas bought • Gentle ear wax removal Brad Crown is a licensed residential the restaurant and has grown it successfully along with his wife, Jill, and son, • Best practices to maximize Realtor in Ohio and Michigan with 25 Nick. years of experience in helping the cit- We have a small menu which allows us to use only the freshest ingredients. Hearing Aid benefits izens of northwest Ohio and southeast Most of our food is made in-house including our pizza dough and sauce, our •Trusted credentials and Michigan achieve the American spinach pie and our gyros. In 2016, Upside Brewing was created by Nick and his dream of home ownership. wife, Melissa, instilling our family's traditions of using fresh ingredients in our experience What makes your business rotating ales. unique? What makes your business unique? • FREE initial Hearing Aid checkup* My business is unique because I’m We have customers tell us they have been coming to J & G for years. If people • Most Insurances Accepted involved in helping people buy and/or move away, this is where they want to eat when they come back to visit. We’ve • Available Payment Plans sell what is often the single largest had many engagements, wedding pictures, baby’s first pizza events and birthday *with ad asset that they will own in their life- celebrations happen within these walls. We like that we can provide that piece of time. My clients put a tremendous home and life celebrations for so many. 3780 King Rd. 2C amount of trust in me to help them ac- Who or what inspired you to create your business? A passion for cooking Toledo, Ohio 43617 complish their real estate goals and and a drive to make quality and consistent food has inspired our family’s path 419-327-2273 • GLAudiology.com they are not disappointed. into the restaurant industry. The pleasure of sharing something made with cre- Who or what inspired you to cre- ativity and hard work brought us to establish the brewery. ate your business? How do you define a successful business? Our definition of a successful busi- I got into the real estate industry be- ness is being able to do something worth doing and doing it well. cause I wanted to be my own boss, and Also being able to support our family while enjoying what we do. I don’t like sitting behind a desk. I wanted to be able to earn an income that was in direct proportion to the amount of effort that I put into my job with no one telling me what to do and when to do it. I did not want to answer to anyone but my clients. How do you define a successful business? A successful business is one that en- ables me to earn an income that trans- lates into a lifestyle that keeps me content. It’s also a business that doesn’t demand so much from me that I can’t spend the appropriate amount of time with the things that make me most happy, family and friends. How does your business benefit the community? Real estate is a major part of the life blood of the American economy. Being the face of this industry to the consumer is not only rewarding for me, but critically important to the buying public. Technology is a won- derful tool, in the right hands, but the importance of face to face, human being to human being contact has not gone away. That’s where I come in.

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11A How does your business benefit the community? J & G has a history of employing Sylvania high school students and molding a strong working foundation for these employees. We support numerous fundraisers and local causes. We provide food to Sylvania public schools for events such as after-prom. We also choose a non-profit organization each month to receive a portion of the proceeds from every UPside pint purchased on Tuesdays of that month. We’re active members of the Downtown Sylvania Association, which hosts community events like Local-fest, Red Bird Art Walks, Sylvania Farmers Market and Maple and Main. We are also an internship partner with Lourdes University for their Full-Bodied Degree program, providing students hands-on work experience in a brewery. Sylvania ACE Hardware best of both worlds. We are a locally owned small business but have a selection 5619 North Main St. that rivals large stores. acehardware.com Store manager: Brian K. Yeager What makes your business unique? Year established: 2012 Since day one our top priority has been customer service. Our goal is to be the neighbor you go to for help or advice whenever you need it. Whether you need a new light bulb, are painting your whole home, or doing that plumbing project, we are here for you every step of the way. To help pass savings on to customers, we run monthly closeout specials for all our local bargain hunters. Who or what inspired your business? Our current business model is the brainchild of Store Manager, Brian Yeager. Born and raised in Sylvania, Brian has always had a strong sense of community. This has resulted in the creation of a staff that all share the common goal of im- proving our community. Whether we make a dollar, or we make a penny, we are here for our customers and we take that seriously. How do you define a successful business? Besides having our customers leave satisfied with a smile? Success for us is help- ing our customers in any way we can. Our goal is to be the first place you call or visit when you are working on anything home or hardware related. Whether you buy something from our store or not is irrelevant. We want you to be able to finish your project with the least amount of stress possible. How does your business benefit the community? Outside of our normal day-to-day operations of providing product to the com- munity, we have been a strong supporter of a number of Sylvania area organiza- tions including the Sylvania Community Action Team, Sylvania Area Family Services, the Sylvania fire and police stations, Children’s Miracle Network Hospi- tals and many small local charities and organizations. We routinely provide do- nations for school fundraisers such as St. Joe’s, After-prom and local boys and girls sports teams. We are committed to the community and the surrounding area to be the best we can be! Sylvania ACE Hardware is a small town, full service, general store. We pride our- selves on providing the products necessary to complete all your home projects and the knowledge to complete them. We consider ourselves a business that gets the Congratulations to all the nominees! •Act Systems, Ltd. •Harmony in Life •Andy and Barney’s •Healthy Family Chiropractic LLC •Arrow Dickerson Allstate Insurance •Inside the Five Brewing Co. •Beautiful Blooms by Jen •J & G Pizza Palace/UPside Brewing •Belamere Suites •Knotty by Nature, LLC •Big Truck & Auto •Massage Therapy Center of Sylvania •Brad Crown Realtor •Mayberry Ice Cream •Brieschke’s Bakery •Mike Buck–State Farm Insurance •Bullfrog Nutrition •California YOGA by Kimi Rae Agent and Operation Specialist •Carolyn Beyersdorf– •Genoa Banking Company Decorating Den Interiors •Early Learning Center •Over the Rainbow •Chandler Café •Sautter’s Food Center, Inc. •Cherry Vision Center •Sole Status •Flanders Creative •Sylvania Ace Hardware •Frameworks Art and Frame •The Next Sweet Thing •Frogtown Computers •Tiger Bakery •Guy in the 419 •Wildwood Anglers

12A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Sylvania Chamber of Commerce Sylvania Community Services staff member KJ Petiniot, Board President Jeff President Mary Ann Gawelek, right, Langenderfer, SCS Senior Center Executive Director Julie Graf, and staff welcomes March speaker, former UT members Karen Underwood, Desiree Thompson and Beth Russeau celebrate Women’s Basketball Coach Mark the 40-Year Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Award they Ehlen of braintrainbasketball. His received at the Chamber’s March 3 luncheon at Sylvania Country Club. inspirational talk included the suggestion to AIM: affirm; imagine; Welcome New Members meditate. Crystal Clear Communications: Representative – Crystal Taylor Spring is here!Protect your pets from CLIEISN4ATS0WSTDHIEL&ROELUKPBSR!AEOSTEBIIENNGTS Owen Cappellini: Representative – Owen Cappellini fleas, ticks and heartworm! Distinctive Designs & Storage Solutions: Representative - Taylor Rachko Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes: Representative - Kate Bernyk Call VCA SylvaniaVet, your pet care destination! Flanders Creatives: Representative - David Navarre 419-885-4421 Sylvania Moving & Hauling: Representative - Kevin Rantanen City Glass Corp: Representative – Mindy Schmieder Data Service Center: Representative - Stephen Worley Ribbon Cut to Open MyWay Bistro •Pets are never alone at VCA SylvaniaVET! •Separate dog and cat waiting, exam rooms and hospitalization 4801 Holland Sylvania •Boarding •Grooming •Doggie Day Care Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Sprott and members of the welcoming committee, Jan Tidd, Kathy Crowther, at Harroun •Hospital staffed 24/7/365 round the clock Robin Mahle, Tammy Brainard, Jackie Snyder, Cathy McGuire, Tom •Voted BEST VET in NW Ohio McGuire, Katie Cappellini, Bill Sanford and Joe Szafarowicz along with vcasylvaniavet.com for 12 consecutive years! Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Town Crier Mike Lieber join MyWay Bistro owner Steve Mourad, his sons, restaurant staff and friends to cut the ribbon 25PRESENT THIS AD FOR A $ FIRST EXAM!* to officially open his new restaurant at 5837 Monroe St. in the Country Squire Plaza. *New clients only. Not good toward emergency and/or specialty vet services.

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13A Ground broken to begin construction for new Sandals Nail-Spa location Ground was broken at 7645 Sylvania Ave. Vos received the green light to start construc- financially stable and that they maintain a important for Sandals Nail-Spa to be the best,” on March 5 to mark the beginning of con- tion. The new building nearly triples the space healthy relationship with their family. My pri- Vo offered. struction for the 7,400-square-foot facility that Sandals currently occupies. ority is that we grow together as a team and as will be the new home for Heather and Jack a family. I adore all my employees and highly “With the rate of our growth we anticipate Vos’ Sandals Nail-Spa.The Delventhal Com- When Vo opened Sandals in 2003, it was respect all of our clients. They are both equally adding 10-15 or more employees within the her fifth business start-up. “I grew up in the next two to three years,” she added. pany is serving as the general contractor for nail business watching my mother operate her the project. Financing was arranged by Zac own nail salons in California after we immi- Isaac of State Bank. grated from Vietnam,” Vo said. The Vos have spent the last two years plan- “Nail salons were very popular in Califor- ning a new facility to house their nearly 20 nia but were just getting underway in Ohio. I year-old nail salon, Sandals, located in the decided to move here to be part of a growing Timberstone Shopping Plaza, 7607 W. Sylva- business,” she recalled. nia Ave. at King Road. She opened her first nail salon in St. Mary, “Jack and I decided to run the business dif- Ohio, which she later sold. Then she moved to ferently from other nearby salons, and each the Dayton area, and later Lima and VanWert, year our clientele increases from the previous opening other salons as she moved north. year. Our salon is growing so fast that we need Once she moved to Sylvania, she decided this a larger space for the constant demand for was where she wanted to stay and start yet an- new services. When we expanded from 1,198 other nail salon. square feet to 2,500 square feet in 2012, our In addition to the 20 manicure stations and staff also increased from the original three to 16 pedicure chairs, there are hair stations and five employees in 2003, then to 35-42 employ- stylists on staff who are also hair extension ees in 2018. We are always hearing good specialists, along with estheticians. things about Sylvania, and decided to get a Vo has also expanded her skills to include bigger space here. After searching for appro- microblading, a procedure to enhance eye- priate space, we met with Bruce Kearns of brows. Microblading is a way of implanting BKK Enterprises, a real estate consulting and pigment under the epidermis using a specially development firm, and we decided that build- designed tiny blade, which leaves thin hair ing a new facility is a better option to keep up strokes. It is a semi-permanent makeup tech- Attorney Kevin Ferguson, The Delventhal Company President Jess Saylor, with our clients’ growing demands.” nique that simulates real hair strokes for a Jr., founder and Chief Operating Officer of The Delventhal Company Steve more natural look. Vo is also certified in the Kearns helped the Vos acquire two outlots on Sylvania Avenue adjacent to the Timber- SMP (scalp micropigmentation) procedure, a Delventhal, Sandals Nail-Spa owners Heather and Jack Vo, DuBose & Associates Architects John Sperry and Tom DuBose, BKK Enterprises LLC stone Shopping Plaza. modern hair loss treatment for men. Thanks to his efforts and help from city of “My secret to success has been always in- Principal Bruce Kearns and State Bank Executive Officer Zac Isaac Sylvania’s Economic Development Director vesting back into the business and my employ- participate in the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of Bill Sanford, all permits were granted and the ees. I make sure that all my employees are construction. PROMEDICA TOLEDO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Russell J. Ebeid was a local hero who cared deeply about kids. It’s why we renamed our children’s hospital after him. And every day, we use our powers to protect kids from illness, injury and chronic conditions so they can go out into the world and soar. To learn more, visit promedica.org/ebeidchildrens. © 2020 ProMedica

14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Ribbon cut to celebrate completion of the Jim Yark Family Conference Room at MemoryLane Day Care Center Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber opens the ceremony with an official cry while MemoryLane Care Services, 2500 N. to the public and to healthcare professionals, Danny Yark, Emily Yark, Susie Poll, John Yark, DJ Yark and Billy Yark get Reynolds Rd., celebrated the renovation of their about the nature and effects of dementia and ready to cut the ribbon to officially open the renovated space. adult day center and offices, along with the ded- memory loss. The organization advocateson a ication of The Jim Yark Family Conference local, state and national level for increased sup- Room on March 5. . port and services for persons living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. About MemoryLane Care Services The Day Center at MemoryLane provides respite care for those affected by memory loss, MemoryLane Care Services is a 501 (c) (3) or- Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Activities in ganization that offers care, services, advice and the Day Center stimulate the mind, body and ongoing support to persons living with spirit and enrich the lives of those affected by de- Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders— as mentia while providing family members a break well as to their families and caregivers. The or- from the day-to-day responsibilities of caregiv- ganization provides education and information ing. New Position MemoryLane is partially funded by: Area Of- fice on Aging; Lucas County Senior Services Levy; County of Monroe, Michigan Commis- sion on Aging; Monroe County Senior Millage and by donations. Top Realtor MemoryLane Board President Alex MemoryLane Board President Alex Catchings presents the Leadership Catchings presents a Community Award to Michael Malone, a long- Service Award to Yark family time MemoryLane board member. members, John, Emily, DJ and Billy. Kyle Talkington, of Sylvania, has Based on 2019 statistics, Melissa accepted the position of Utterback of Danberry Realty is proposal and presentation among the top three percent of manager at Rudolph Libbe Inc., a the 1,700 Realtors in northwest Ohio. Rudolph Libbe Group company. At Danberry, she was honored as Talkington has worked 10 years in 15th in the company during the marketing. He holds a bachelor’s recent awards banquet with a total degree in marketing from Lourdes sales volume of $9,702,653. University. Utterback became a Realtor nearly 20 years ago. She has been with The Danberry Company since 2008 and was named Toledo Board of Realtors 2008 Realtor of the Year. She recently completed the requirements to obtain an Ohio real estate broker’s license, which, in Ohio, requires a higher degree of education and a greater number of real estate transactions to qualify. Her community involvement includes serving on the executive committee for the Toledo Day Nursery, teaching Junior Achievement programs, supporting Danberry’s Treasure Chest, which has contributed over a $1 million for the Russell Ebeid Children’s Hospital, and delivering for Mobile Meals

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15A Makeup artist joins Sylvania Merle Norman 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 Sylvania Merle Norman owner Shannon Schwanbeck is pleased to have make up artist Zeniab Joumaa at the Monroe Street salon. Sylvania Merle Norman owner Shannon ucts as her mother, Pat Schnipke, purchased Schwanbeck welcomed Zeniab Joumaa to the the studio in 1971. Schwanbeck started on an- shop, located at 6626 Monroe St. in downtown other career path, which she pursued success- Sylvania. Joumaa has been a make-up artist fully for several years, until she joined her for over nine years; the last four as a manager mother in 2003. She then purchased the store at Clinique; and five years prior as a make-up 10 years ago, artist for Chanel. “Now, I can't imagine doing anything else. “When I work with make up it makes me I love the products and I really enjoy all of our feel beautiful, confident and powerful. I want customers, some of whom have been buying my career to be about making others feel this their skin care products since mom first took way,” she said. over the studio in 1971. Many of our cus- tomers are second and third generation,” she According to Joumaa, she has loved doing acknowledged. “We really owe our continuing make up ever since she can remember. “I am business success to the Sylvania community, so fortunate that I have been able to turn my which embraced the studio and Merle Nor- passion into making others feel good about man products from our first days in business themselves.” and through the years.” She continued, “I am very particular about Some of the services available include a the make up and skin care products I work menu of express steam facials. “We have five with. I do love the Merle Norman line so I am facials to choose from that will leave your skin very excited to be starting my journey at Merle feeling hydrated, refreshed an rejuvenated,” Norman. The products we have are amazing.” Schwanbeck promised. Joumaa is available for makeovers or make In addition, customers can choose their up applications on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and own customized skin care regime, sign up for Fridays and some Saturdays. “I will also ac- a make up lesson, receive easy tips and learn commodate appointments for clients at their make up tricks. convenience,” she noted. About Merle Norman “While I enjoy working in the store and helping customers select make up and skin Merle Norman has been in the business of care products, I do love applying make up and helping women look and feel their best since teaching my clients about skin care,” Joumaa 1931. Most of the product line is made in offered. “When I am doing a makeover or a America and the company is known for its make up application, I ask my clients what “Try Before You Buy,” philosophy. The com- their main concerns are and learn their skin pany is committed to research and develop- type before we begin to pick out the products ment and to using the finest ingredients best suited to each individual.” Joumaa’s also available backed by the latest scientifically available to do special occasion make up for proven technologies. The company also takes weddings, proms, and more. pride in pioneering innovative formulations that are often years ahead of its competitors. Schwanbeck has also been in this business Each Merle Norman store is independently for many years. She actually grew up with owned. Merle Norman make up and skin care prod-

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MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17A Realtors launch Midwest Commercial Group, an affiliate of fast-growing eXp Realty Seasoned commercial Realtor Steve Welly has ion. The number of agents has doubled every joined forces with experienced real estate ap- year until it reached 18,000 in 2018. Now there praiser and two-year Realtor Jon Meyers to form are nearly 28,000 agents throughout the U. S. and Midwest Commercial Group, an affiliate of eXp in English speaking countries around the globe.” Realty. “Jon is a very experienced appraiser and “As an agent-centric marketing organization, also a real estate investment specialist. I have it is in everyone’s best interest for everyone to over 30 years experience and have developed succeed,” Welly explained. “We have mentors many relationships in this business so we com- who are eager to help out whenever they are plement each other and work well together,” needed.” Welly said. Meyers added, “In addition, there is an excel- “We met about six months ago when we both lent revenue sharing program. We will receive a were researching eXp Realty. We saw the value percentage of gross commission income earned of becoming part of this company and we real- by any agents we attract into the company. There ized that we would work well together,” Meyers are many other support programs including offered. lead generation, an international referral net- “This as a cloud-based publicly traded com- work and technology tools and resources for our pany that offers quite a different business model business we an also access.” than the traditional real estate company. It is Recruiting agents for their team is a major agent-centric with an amazing commission goal for their success, however, Welly and Mey- schedule and stock purchasing opportunities,” ers are first concentrating their efforts on build- Jon Meyers and Steve Welly embrace their ‘company’s ‘cloud’ concept and Welly stated. “The company was founded just ing a portfolio of property listings, which they meet weekly in Chandler Café. over 10 years ago by Glenn Sanford of Silicon both feel will attract successful agents to their Valley fame and has grown in an amazing fash- team.” Lucas County farmers reminded to sign up for H2Ohio plan Lucas County farmers interested in signing Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of agricultural phosphorus runoff and prevent algal ment, and to answer questions that the farmer up for Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda an- blooms in Lake Erie. has. Any farmer interested, can call Matthew Phosphorus Reduction plan need to contact the nounced in January 2020 that $30 million in Browne with the Lucas SWCD at 419- 893-1966, Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District to H2Ohio funding would be available for Ohio The purpose of the one-on-one meeting at ext. 3# or 419-377- 0901. For more information schedule a meeting by March 31. The one-on- farmers in the 14 counties comprising the the District is to review the guidelines for each on H2Ohio, visit h2.ohio.gov. one meeting can be held after March 31, but only Maumee River Watershed, including Lucas of the seven best management practices that are if the initial contact to the District is made by the County. The funds will be awarded as part of eligible for H2Ohio funding, determine which deadline. Governor DeWine’s H2Ohio plan to reduce practices are applicable for that particular field/operation, discuss next steps for enroll- Did Someone Say March? A LOCAL BANK for COMMUNITY BUSINESS Commercial Lending & Treasury Management At Waterford Bank, we believe the only way to help a business grow is to be close to the action. That’s why bankers like Mindy McCarthy spend time out in the community. She sees her clients as neighbors, friends, and family, and understands how they work, where they’ve been, and where they want to be. Through relationships like these, we identify specific business needs and create tailored solutions to meet those unique needs—optimizing cash flow, securing construction financing and managing risk, to enhancing cash management and simplifying business banking services. We live and work on the same blocks you do. When you need us, we’ll be here. That’s what friends do. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. All loans subject to credit approval. NMLS# 520256 WAT E R F O R D B A N K N A . C O M TOLL-FREE: 866-707-2871

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SAJRD seeks public input MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE 9A through community forums JANIS WEBER a sophisticated Chrome Book with more stor- age and more power. Over the last year and a half, the Sylvania survey completion percentage gives us some THE MOUSE TRAP Area Joint Recreation District has been focused excellent information about what the Here is a big question, and the answer. If on the creation of a Comprehensive Master community as a whole think about the facilities, New Windows 10 you want to get out of S Mode and return to a Plan. PROS Consulting was selected in 2018 to programs and services offered by SAJRD.” in S Mode standard (more vulnerable) Windows 10, can lead SAJRD through this detailed process with it be done? Yes, there is no effect on the war- the expectation of producing reliable, The Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District Those who love Win- ranty. However, here’s an unknown note. Can sustainable, relevant and innovative outcomes leadership takes its responsibility of providing you undue this action and return to S Mode? for the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District. high quality recreation services, facilities and dows 10 need to know The answer is NO. You must decide which one In September of 2019, the SAJRD Board programs very seriously. One of the reoccurring and stick with it forever. approved the master plan. Mike McMahon, messages that came from the public indicated a about a huge change operations manager for Sylvania Recreation need to explore the potential of adding facilities I believe the Windows 10 S Mode has a was quick to point out that the approval of this and programs to the district that are not that’s available now. Even dominant place in the wide scope of comput- document wasn’t the end of the process, it was currently being offered. This process has been ers. Not everyone wants or needs a full pow- just the start of putting the plan into action. initiated with a feasibility study that will look if you don’t love it but ered machine. It looks like a laptop, acts like a into the possibility of adding a “multi- laptop, is more secure than a standard laptop Public input was a major component of the generational community center” to the SAJRD your company or school and is much less expensive. If you don’t want comprehensive master plan process. More than offerings. PROS Consulting is leading this a tablet with its limitations then this new Win- 1,400 community members provided input project and, once again, public input is being Janis Weber uses it, you need to know dows 10 S Mode is perfect for you. through focus groups, stakeholder interviews sought to insure that the community’s needs about this too. and surveys. McMahon explained that there and wishes are being heard. Next Sylvania Senior Center Classes were three different surveys that were It’s an entirely new operating system that completed. There was an online survey that was Currently there are two public forums New classes with be held throughout 2020. open to the entire community, a youth survey scheduled. The first will be held on Monday, has some compelling reasons to give it a try. If iPhone / iPad level 1 begins March 16 and and a “statistically valid” survey that was March 30, time and location TBD. The second level 2 will be held on March 23. You can jump conducted by the market research firm ETC will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at you want an inexpensive option to securely into the level 2 without attending level 1 if you Institute. The statistically valid survey was sent the Sylvania Senior Center. These public are beyond a beginner. Check the SSC randomly to approximately 2,000 Sylvania forums will be interactive and are designed to use the internet and familiar programs from newsletter and website for the most current community households, with 390 completed give community members a voice on what the information. Included will be Windows 10 surveys being returned. Leon Younger of Pros potential community center may include. Microsoft Office, this new operating system Computers Basics, Facebook, Microsoft Consulting was pleased with the nearly 20 Word, Google Docs and iPhone/iPad. If you percent return rate. He stated that, “This high For more information, visit could be for you. have a topic and know some folks who are in- playsylvaniaplan.com terested, call the Senior Center at 419-885- Just what is this new format of Windows 3913 and ask for Susan Jenelle. Seating is limited and fills fast so call ASAP to reserve 10? Here’s a little background. Windows 10 S your spot. is pre-installed on laptops like Microsoft’s Sur- I Make House Calls face Laptop. It’s a streamlined operating sys- I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including tem that is designed to be secure. That repairs, upgrades and general software or hardware issues. I can be your resident “geek.” includes giving users access to only software I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge with years of experience. Send me programs that Microsoft has rigorously a text or call at 419-318-9112. Don’t forget to sign up for my free newsletter at OhComput- screened. Apps can only be downloaded from erTraining.com. Subscribers will get a copy of this article plus added hints, tips and the Windows Store. trusted/valuable web-links. The good news about Windows 10 S is that BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER’S DATA TODAY – Critical action! it is a more secure operating system than the standard version of Windows 10. It’s also a lot TARTA takes proactive steps to more secure than older versions of Windows. Microsoft, to its credit, has made huge ad- address the coronavirus vances on security with Windows 10. That in- cludes the new Windows 10 S. If you aren’t using 10 S, there’s a good chance the younger Amid growing concerns about the coron- bus operators and staff about COVID-19, its adults in your family are using it or are think- avirus (COVID-19) in the United States, TARTA risks and prevention methods, supplying drivers ing about getting it. They are up on all the is putting a preventative plan in place to keep with disinfectant to wipe down fare boxes, newest and greatest, as always. riders and employees healthy. handrails and operator areas on the buses, be- Here’s everything, good and bad, that you Some of those measures include installing ad- fore, during and after their runs and preparation need to know about Windows 10 S. For ditional hand sanitizer dispensers in TARTA fa- of an appropriate response plan in case the situ- starters, of course, “What does the S stand cilities, providing information on proper hand ation worsens. for?” Secure, streamlined, superior perform- hygiene, prevention and the best ways to stay “The safety and health of our passengers and ance is the soul of Windows 10. The good healthy, additional, daily sanitation efforts on employees is a number one priority. Though the news is this computer starts much faster. You TARTA vehicles and in the facilities, bringing in local risk is low, TARTA needs to act now to stay will get up to 14 hours of battery life. The S experts from local hospital systems to educate ahead of the rapidly changing situation. We are mode comes preinstalled and averages around Ohio’s Alzheimer’s working internally to formulate and execute $300. The bad news is that you cannot down- Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer population to grow plans that provide information and resources for load or install anything that is not available in Training & Support, is a professional computer our drivers who work with the public every day the Microsoft Store. Microsoft’s relatively new, adjunct instructor. E-mail any specific questions As Ohio’s population continues to age, the on best practices and developing an action plan secure and perfectly OK web browser,  Mi- or comments to [email protected] or con- state will need more medical specialists and for the future,” said Amy Mohr, director of com- crosoft Edge, is the only web browser you’ll be tact her for assistance at 419-318-9112. Private better trained primary care physicians to deal munity relations. 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We have more 65 and older currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and by 2025, that num- eligible clinical staff certified in ber will climb 13.6 percent to 250,000, last hospice and palliative care than year, there were 163 geriatricians in Ohio. By 2050, the state will need 537 geriatricians to any other area hospice. serve 10 percent of those 65 or older, a 229 expertise Insiston Hospice of Northwest Ohio percent increase. According to the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University, by hospicenwo.org 419.661.4001 2025, more than 1 in 4 Ohioans will be age 60 and older. Increasing age is the greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Individuals impacted by Alzheimer’s dis- ease can always call the Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 to access care in- formation.

Winter XP is fun for the community Mark McGrew tries his hand at the Aiden and Adalyn Lemle have fun game of PINK during the Winter XP playing tic tac toe with volunteer Games held on Feb. 29 at McCord Mark Buckley while their dad, Road Christian Church. Randy, looks on. Tiffany Davis checks out the balloon Blair Clark inspects the wind-up sculptures Linda Ajabgaye’s prize she won playing miniature daughters Amani, Mara, Ava and golf. Gabriel have. Volunteer Jessica Perroutt fashions a balloon crown for Fiona Beavers-Addy. Lucas and Jacob Wernert pick out Brittany Stansbury helps Connor prizes from Don Everts whose Timmins shoot baskets at the game miniature golf game they played. she is monitoring.

SECTION B March 17 - April 6, 2020 Vol. 24, No. 23 • yourgood.news YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Sylvania students are LLS 2020 Students of the Year; break fundraising record Holly Hurley, left, and Kim Turner, Team, ‘One Kick Wonders’ Kelli Monaghan, Emma Cullis, Jillian Turner, Kelsey Kathleen Hurley and Lucy Turner are right, congratulate their daughters Leamy, Charley Sullins, Lucy Turner, Kathleen Hurley, Miranda Sullivan, Olivia the captains of their team, ‘One Kathleen Hurley and Lucy Turner on DelVerne and Karina Goldsmith of St. Ursula Academy raised a record-breaking Kick Wonders,’ who capture the their successful fundraising activites. $85,896 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during a seven-week fundraising Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s campaign. Eight teams participated and raised a total of $292,000. 2020 Students of the Year title. P ’ D 2020“KICKING CANCER IS OUR GOAL!” HYSICIAN S AY Lucy Turner & Kathleen Hurley are life long Thank you for your compassion and leadership. Sylvania residents. With the help of their Heartland at ProMedica fundraising team, “One Kick Wonders,” they ProMedica Goerlich Center are competing for the LLS “Student of the Happy Physician’s Day 2020 You!!!!Kathleen Hurley, Camryn Rufenacht & Lucy Turner Year.” They are racing against time to raise as much money as they can for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! DEADLINE TO DONATE TO THIS WORTHY CAUSE IS MARCH 6TH. They have several friends battling blood cancers now & in the past. People like Camryn Rufenacht (pictured), a Bedford HS freshman who battled leukemia for 2 1/2 years. ThankEvery 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer & every 9 minutes someone dies from one. PLEASE HELP~ DONATE NOW! (TAX DEDUCTIBLE) PLEASE HELP TEAM ONE KICK WONDERS “KICK CANCER” FOR GOOD! ONLINE FUNDRAISING LINK: https://events.lls.org/noh/ToledoSOY20/owonders VENMO A DONATION DIRECTLY TO: @onekick-wonders Dr. Kristopher Dr. Jeanine S. Dr. Tatiana Masyk Brickman Huttner Write check to “Leukemia & Lymphoma Society” (noting “One Kick Wonders” on subject line) & mail to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 6111 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 130 • Independence, OH 44131 WE THANK YOU!

2B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Student Art on Exhibit at Heritage Center NV Band Students Honored Maplewood Principal John Duvwe Sharon Anderson and her Eli Boyer sings bass in the Kendall Miller has been a stand- and Kristy Wilhelm check out the daughter Jill Korczynski with her Northview A Cappella Choir and out performer and member of the fish her son Lucas made for the sons Thaddeus, Alexander and Harmony Road Show. He is a first- Wildcat Band all four years of high annual student art show. Landon look for the fish that year member of the Northview school. She has been a member of Thaddeus made. Theatre Department. This past fall the Marching Band, Concert Band, he portrayed the role of Trucker Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, in Northview’s production of Pep Band, Jazz Cats & Jazz Band. “Working.” Apart from his musical She has also participated in activities, Eli works many hours at numerous OMEA and regional Chick-fil-a. He is the son of Paul honors events, including this year’s and Christy Austin. OMEA District Honor Band. Kendall is actively involved in NHS and Leadership Academy. She is the daughter of Deborah Givens and Marc Miller. Winners of Story Contest for Black History Month Ava Roberts points out the ceramic Maplewood students Griffin and fish she made that is on display at Grady Snow check out the the Heritage Center Museum to artwork on display. Jason Barnett. Top row, Marilla Hulls, Southview, third from the left, and Nyomi Bell, Timberstone Junior High, fifth from the left; Bottom row, Nivrithi Varghese, McCord Junior High, first from left, David Liu, Timberstone Junior High, second from left and Sophia Nelson, Timberstone Junior High, right, along with the other students pictured are honored by The Roger Ray Institute for the HillView students Sophie Kelly, The Howells, Sarah and Aaron, and Humanities at UT for being named winners of its short story contest for Toledo- Mara Berning and Violet Kelly their children Evan and Chloe area middle and high school students about the arrival of the first slave ships in have fun looking at all of the enjoy viewing their sister’s Ashley’s America on Feb. 25, 1619. The contest tasked students with writing a fictional artwork on display. artwork. short story, up to 2,000 words, about a specific event in the year 1619, describing it in a creative and historically accurate way to broaden and deepen the understanding of people, life and the general importance of 1619 for today. Charlene Gilbert, dean of The University of Toledo College of Arts and Letters, said, ‘Often this painful chapter in U.S. History is overlooked, sometimes minimized, and often explored only in simplistic terms. We cannot undo history, but we can honor it. These students showed creativity and courage. Their stories were powerful, well-written and grounded in their enriched understanding of U.S. History.’ –Photo by Jack Meade Named to Dean’s List Mark Geha, his mother, Liz, dad, Bill, HillView Art Teacher Melinda Arrigo Anna Haudrich of Sylvania, was named to To qualify for the dean’s list in the College sister Ani, and wife, Rachel, along with welcomes her student Wynn Perry the dean's list for the fall 2019 semester at of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a se- children Charlotte and Clark attend and his mother, Delia, to the exhibit Washington University in St. Louis. Haudrich mester grade point average of 3.6 or above the HillView Open House at the during the HillView Open House on is currently enrolled in the university's Col- and complete at least 14 graded units. Sylvania Heritage Center Museum to March 11. lege of Arts & Sciences. see the artwork Chloe and Caroline Geha have on display. Did Someone Say March?

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3B Mayor Reads to Maplewood Students Sylvania Student Benefits from Leadership Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough helps Maplewood fifth graders celebrate Right to Read Week by reading ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go,’ by Dr. Suess on St. Francis de Sales Assistant Dean of Men Tony Caputo SFS '00, left, and the author’s birthday, March 2. Principal John Hall SFS '02, right, talk with Brock Schwartz SFS '21 abut the donation for Fr. Ronald Olszewski Academic Leadership Development Former NV Student Performs Recital program. Brock says, ‘Each and every day the leaders at St. Francis encourage me to be the best version of myself. Recently, I had the Ryan Thomas, son of Robert and Janice Thomas of Sylvania, recently opportunity to be a spokesperson in our new ProMedica Human Performance completed his senior recital at the University of Cincinnati College Lab. I was able to use my leadership skills to share my experiences in the HPL Conservatory of Music. Thomas is a 2016 graduate of Northview where he with community members. I believe this new donation for Salesian Leadership participated in marching band and orchestra. While attending Northview, development will allow many more students the opportunity to cultivate Thomas played with the Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra and led a small leadership skills and use them for the benefit of our community.’ Jazz ensemble of his own. Ryan will graduate in 2021 with a double major in Percussion and Music Education. His performance for the recital SV Speech and Debate students do well at States included an original piece written by Thomas. Northview Band Director The Southview Speech and Debate Team Nathan Heath and Orchestra Director Pamela Thiel made the trip to Cincinnati to hear their former student perform. attended the state contest. Team members attending included quarter finalists Jasjeev Singh, Busha Djema and Kenna Edwards. Sadie Landis was a semifinalist and finished 7th in the state. Amaan Omer was a finalist and was ulti- mately named State Tournament Champion in Declamation and also received the award for most #1s earned. The team earned a School of Excellence in Rhetoric award as Amaan Omer well. SV Musician Named SV Tech Student Annika Smith is currently with the Dylan Eschedor is a senior in Sylvania Heritage Center SMALL, INDEPENDENT, LOCAL, ART SUPPLY STORE Southview Chamber Orchestra, Honors Visual Communication Museum Symphonic Band, Marching Band Design II. Through his years at FOR THE LOVE OF ART INC. and Jazz Band. She has been Southview, Dylan has completed 5717 N. Main studying viola since age eight and Visual Communication Design I, 3D Elementary Student Art • ART SUPPLIES began playing percussion in 5th Game Design, 3D Animation and • CUSTOM FRAMING grade. Annika has consistently 3D Modeling . He has always been Show Schedule • ART CLASSES earned Superior ratings at Solo and an outstanding student with an 5 to 6:30 pm • STAFFED BY Ensemble since junior high. Director amazing work ethic and attitude in Megan Fitzpatrick said, “Annika is Visual Communication Design I & II. March 18 Whiteford WORKING ARTISTS an outstanding musician with a Dylan has been committed to very natural gift. I can count on developing a strong 2D and 3D The gift of art, from the heart... her to know her part and perform portfolio for college and beyond. Art Classes Ages 5 - Adult with confidence.” Annika is In the future, Dylan has aspirations involved with Dance for a Change, to become a graphic designer or Everything for every artist - theatre and Spanish Club. perhaps enter the field of 3D kids & adults, students & professionals! modeling and design after college. 4027 N. Holland-Sylvania Just NORTH of Sylvania Ave. on Holland Sylvania Rd. 419-882-2060 • forloveart.com

4B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Sylvania SUA students earn Southview Athletes Honored academic and athletic honors St. Ursula Academy announced 2020 win- Lauren Wainz—State Championship in Jazz ter-season athletic and academic recognition and Pom. from the Three Rivers Athletic Conference Lauren Nessif received Honorable Mention (TRAC) and the Ohio Association of Second- All-TRAC and All-Academic for gymnastics. ary School Administrators (OASSA) earned In swimming, Audrey Cesar and Lexi Gilley by Sylvania residents. In basketball, honored were named First Team All-TRAC and All- were Marie Panfil—All-Academic and Academic Kennedy Warnecke—Honorable Mention All- St. Ursula Academy, founded in 1854, is District and All-Academic. For dance, four Toledo’s oldest, fully accredited, all-female, students were named including Molly Catholic college preparatory school serving Kalucki—State Championship in Jazz and grades six through twelve. SUA offers a full Pom, Jesslene O’Loughlin—State Champi- complement of honors and Advanced Place- onship in Jazz and Pom, Serena O’Loughlin— ment classes, 13 varsity sports, and outstand- Isaac Grinberg, Ashley Hartung, Eric Hollar is a starting guard for the and Grace Nawrocki have been 16-3 Cougars. According to Head State Championship in Jazz and Pom, and ing fine and performing arts programs. varsity swimmers for all four years of Coach Mike Bretelson, “Eric has high school, and this past week played a major role in the success of Mercy VP honored with Dedicated Service Award they each broke school records in our team this season. His style of play individual events at the OHSAA brings so much energy and intensity The Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Associa- individual who has demonstrated a superior Northwest District Division I meet. to our games and practices. I tion honored Mercy College of Ohio, Vice Pres- level of excellence in managing and completing Isaac broke his own 2018 record in describe him as our ‘’bulldog’ on ident of Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty, & projects assigned by the Great Lakes Athletic the 200 yard freestyle with a time defense. His attention to detail and Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Dr. Trainers’ Association Executive Committee, of 1:40.87. Isaac holds several competitive fire fuels our team. In Trevor Bates with the GLATA Dedicated Serv- with the goal and outcome of creating a positive individual and relay records and addition to being a great defensive ice Award. Dr. Bates has served GLATA as the image of the GLATA and/or who have assisted qualified for the OHSAA Division I player, Eric has tremendously Student Senate Faculty Chair and as part of the the Executive Committee in furthering the State meet. Ashley broke a 26 year improved his shooting percentage GLATA Mentoring Program. He currently goals and vision of the GLATA Leadership. old record in the 100 yard this season. Eric is a leader in the serves on the State of Ohio OTPTAT Licensing backstroke with a time of 59.10. classroom as well, which is evident Board and serves on several OATA committees Nominees must have shown evidence of in- She currently holds four school by his 3.7 cumulative grade point and GLATA Task Forces. Trevor is an engaged volving and leading other members in the records for relays, three individual average. I am honored to be his scholar who has been a frequent presenter at process of developing the project. The honor records, and she was a District coach and look forward to seeing the state, district, and national levels. was presented March 12 during the Great Lakes qualifier all four years of high him develop into a great young Athletic Trainers’ Association Awards cere- school. Grace broke a 34-year man.” Eric also runs cross-country The Dedicated Service Award is given to an mony. record in the 200 yard freestyle and was named captain this past with a time of 1:58.62. She currently season. holds 4 school records for relays and 1 individual record. She was a NV Athlete District qualifier all four years of high school as well. INDIVIDUALS WANTED Senior Eli Humeniuk has been a FOR SENIOR LEAGUES staple of the Northview Diving Program the past four years. His • TUESDAY dedication and hard work have 58+ LEAGUE - 6:15 & 7:30 vaulted him to one of the top divers in the state of Ohio. At last week’s • THURSDAY District Competition, Eli landed his 50+ LEAGUE - 6:15 & 7:30 best performance ever placing 6th AT PACESETTER PARK overall and qualifying to the OHSAA State Diving Championships. In ENTRY DEADLINE MARCH 21, 2020 addition to his high-flying success in the water, he is a member of the SYLVANIA SENIOR SOFTBALL Wildcat Soccer Program and the Business Technology Program at FOR SSS APPLICATION - GO TO Northview. Eli plans to further his WWW.SYLVANIASENIORSOFTBALL.COM education and diving careers at the next level but is undecided on a • OUR 13TH SEASON • destination. –by John Crisman AssetWare Event Photography

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6B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Lourdes hosts Wayne State University speakers for Goldberg Lecture Lourdes University President Mary L-R: Adrienne, Stephen and Nancy Goldberg, Saeed Khan, Howard Dr. David Weinberg enjoys his chat Ann Gawelek welcomes the Dr. Lupovitch, Stuart and Jo-Jo Goldberg and Adam Goldberg take a moment with Betsy and Tom Brady at the Morton Goldberg guest speakers to gather before the 2020 Goldberg lecture, “Halacha, Sharia Law and the Goldberg lecture sponsored by the Howard Lupovitch and Saeed Khan Dual Identity of Muslims and Jews in America.” Greater Toledo Community from Wayne State University. Foundation and Lourdes University. Linda Mansour and Stuart Goldberg Max Hoetzl and Stephen Goldberg Nancy Goldberg, Adrienne Karen Jenkins and Brittany Telande catch up at the March 1 event at reflect on the lecture about fostering Goldberg and Sister Barbara Vano attend the pre-reception to meet Lourdes University. collaboration and conectivity between have a chance to mingle before the family and guest speakers. Jewish and Muslim communities. the lecture.

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7B Happy 104th Birthday! Bob and Diana Gabel, Jan and Dave Rosebrock, Jim and Kathy Gabel and Joan and Tom Nicholson helped their father and father-in-law Herb Boyer celebrate his 104th birthday at Bravo on Jan. 11. Danforth Larsen Nuptials Lindsey Marie Danforth, daughter of Amy and Steve Danforth of Sylvania, and Kristopher William Larsen, son of Candace and Timothy Larsen of Erie, Colorado were married October 7, 2019, at Wild Basin Lodge in Allen Park, Colorado. They enjoyed adventure touring in Utah during their three-week honeymoon. They are residing in Nederland, Colorado. Pi Phis By the Books Sylvania residents and Pi Beta Phi alumnae Cheryl Koenig, Linda Darah, Teri NOW OPEN! © 2020 ProMedica Giacci, Kelly Kaser and Marty Kupsky sort 20,000 new books in record time to be distributed to children in the Greater Toledo area. Northwest Ohio was A natural approach one of five locations in the U.S. to be chosen by the Pi Beta Phi Foundation to to your wellness plan. promote literacy and reading as part of the fraternity’s day of service. ProMedicaNaturalWellnessShop.com ACUPUNCTURE • AROMATHERAPY • CBD • CUPPING • TEAS • VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania | ProMedica Health and Wellness Center | 567-585-0500

8B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Sylvania Uncorked is a Fun-Filled Evening Complete With Wine, L-R: Claudia Newton, Dr. Larry Johnson, Mike Bonner, Pamela Schaefer, Mary Helen Darah, Margaret Baehren, Jan Tidd, Jim Scheib, Pam Ulrich and Candy Sturtz served on the Sylvania Uncorked committee for the event held March 7 at the Franciscan Center. A sell-out crowd contributed to the record-setting funds raised for Sylvania Area Family Services. Sylvania Municipal Judge Mike Chris Rumpf, who keeps the food Bonfiglio and his wife, Dawn, enjoy tables full, is happy to greet Pamela the evening’s festivities. Schaefer. Becky and John Zeckman head to Margaret Day and Jenny Engfer of the silent auction table to see what Kingston Residence of Sylvania items they might be interested in have fun meeting friends at the bidding on. event.

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9B Chocolate, Live and Silent Auction Items to Raise Funds for SAFS Emcees Chrys Peterson and Dawn and Steven Miller save a John and Kelly Duwve check the Mike and Lami Coyle meet up with Michael Seay keep the evening fun place at their table for friends who bidding on their daughter Diane and Jim Forrester for the and the auction bidding lively. are joining them at the event. Stephanie’s book, ‘There Once Was evening. A Buckeye Who Lived in the Shoe.’ Kim and Glenn Carlson are looking Sylvania Police Volunteers Michael Pete and Chris Diver are ready to Lisa Rozanski finds a chocolate forward to the chocolate desserts and Diane Hieber help with the shop at the silent auction table. dessert to her liking. available at the event. bidding for the silent auction tables. Sylvania City Councilwoman Jane Larsen and Mary Ellen Lyndsey Stough selects a dessert Bernardo take care of the table of that she finds appealing. wines that guests can choose to purchase. Chris and Barb Nye accompany her Carol and Jim Collins congratulate mother, ML Becker, and her friend Sylvania Area Family Services Nancy Minns to the event. Executive Director Dottie Segur on the successful event.

10B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Sylvania–Then and Now 6817 Erie Street BY GAYLEEN GINDY manager in automobile sales. Pearl was listed as in 1934. She then went on to Bowling Green ing Sunday School for 15 years there with Libby his wife, 34 years old, married at age 27 years, State University and Davis Business College. She Hall and her sister Lelah Dorcas. LOOKING BACK and came to the U.S. from Canada. She is listed taught school in the public schools in Lulu, as naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1904. Living in Deerfield and Morenci, Mich., and then Clay Wanda sold the house in 2002 to the Crots The house at 6817 Erie St. was part of the the home was their daughter Helen, listed as one High School in Oregon. She came to work for family. They may be related to Wanda somehow, Burnham’s Addition platted by Henry and Ce- year old. the Sylvania School System in 1964 as the busi- since her mother’s maiden name was Crots. lestia Burnham in 1901. This subdivision in- ness education teacher, retiring in 1979 while They stayed here for 15 years before selling it to cluded lots on the south side of Erie St., west of William and Pearl were still listed as living teaching at Northview High School, with a total Sharon Lange in 2017, the publisher of Sylvania Phillips Ave. There were only two lots along Erie here in the 1940 census. He was a manager in of 40 years as a teacher. She was very active with Advantage, and has been covering news about that ended up having homes built on them. The auto retail sales and service and she was a book- the United Methodist Church in Sylvania, teach- Sylvania and its accomplishments for the past 25 rest of the proposed lots were later incorporated keeper for a banking company. Their daughter years. into Burnham Park, which Mrs. Burnham do- Helen was 11 years old and attending school. nated to the Village of Sylvania for park purposes When the first Suburban Directory was pub- 1937 in 1911. lished in 1957 William M. Barker was still listed living at this address. 1997 The two lots with homes built on them in- 2020 cluded Lot No. 19 at 6823 Erie St., with the 1917 In 1958, Milton Trombly, a farmer from Ot- constructed home that was featured in the last tawa Lake, Mich., retired from farming and pur- article, and Lot No. 18 at 6817 Erie Street, which chased this house on Erie St. The home was has a home built in 1926 on it. This home is not placed in his wife and daughter’s names: Blanche quite 100 years old but it will be included here as Trombly and Wanda Trombly. Milton lived here it was part of the original Burnham addition. until he died in 1964 at the age of 83 years old. His obituary notice said that he had lived for 77 In 1917, William and Mary Reed purchased years on his farm in Ottawa Lake, Mich., where these two lots. They built their home on Lot 19 he was born. He had been elected to the position and left Lot 18 vacant while they lived there. of justice of the peace in Whiteford Township Then, in 1925, they sold their house on Lot 19, from 1928 until 1952, and then he was elected to and sold the vacant lot 18 to William and Pearl the Whiteford Township board of trustees. He Barker. By March of 1926, William Barker was had also worked for the Whiteford School Sys- issued a building permit to build this bungalow tem before moving to Sylvania in 1958. “catalog” home on the parcel with a two-car garage. His wife, Blanche, continued to live in this home until she died in 1977. At that time the After a review of hundreds of old catalog home was transferred to her daughter Wanda, homes I found there is one featured in the Gor- who appears to have been living here with her don VanTine homes catalog that was called “The parents at times. Glendale” with several options available. This may have been the “kit” they purchased. The kit Wanda Trombly grew up in Ottawa Lake, included: “all lumber; all millwork; oak flooring; Mich. and attended the one-room school house insulation; built-in conveniences; all hardware; there, before attending high school for four years and all exterior paint.” The Barkers owned this at Sylvania’s Burnham High School, graduating home and lived in it for the next 32 years. Wanda Trombly from the 1964 The list of owners is as follows: Sylvania High School Yearbook 1925 – William M. and Pearl Barker 1958 – Blanche and Wanda A. Trombly 1977 – Wanda A. Trombly 2002 – Lyle A and Marilyn R. Crots 2014 – Lyle A. and Marilyn R. Crots (Trust) 2017 – Sharon Lange William Barker and Lottie “Pearl” Kerr were married in 1923 in Flint, Mich. The 1923 and 1924 Flint City Directories show William and Lottie P. Barker living in Flint and he was listed working as a salesman for the Ford Sales Com- pany. By the 1930 census, William and L. Pearl Barker were listed living here on Erie St. The home was valued at $8,000. He was listed as 37 years old, married at age 30, and employed as a SYLVANIA, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO; FROM FOOTPATHS TO EXPRESSWAYS AND BEYOND By Gayleen Gindy VOLUME 7 RELEASED JULY, 2018 The seventh of an eight VOLUMES 1-6 volume set of history books about Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio was released by local author Gayleen Gindy. When all eight volumes are published the top of the spines will spell out S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A! VOLUMES ONE THRU SEVEN ARE AVAILABLE NOW AND CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH AMAZON.COM OR BARNES & NOBLE. MAYBE YOUR NAME, OR YOUR ANCESTOR’S NAMES, ARE MENTIONED!

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11B CRAIG STOUGH 5,000 residents, officially changing Sylvania mail, or by a census worker if their address is for 10 years. Without an accurate count, money from a village into a city. The city of Sylvania missed, new or they don’t respond. is lost or distributed to other communities. MAYOR’S MESSAGE has grown in every census since then, and will Census 2020 in likely now exceed the 18,965 number reported The expected dates of receiving Census 2020 The Census Bureau has a legal commitment Sylvania in the 2010 Census. materials in the U.S. Mail are: to keep census responses confidential. Informa- tion will not be shared with local law enforce- The city of Sylvania has Every ten years the Federal government con- March 12-20 An invitation to respond on- ment, the FBI, or the U.S. Immigration and ducts a Census to determine the number of line to the Census Customs Enforcement (ICE). been working with the Fed- people living in the United States. Census forms are filled out by household, and this year they March 16-24 A reminder letter if you The Census is still scheduled to proceed de- eral government, and can be answered online. Online and paper haven’t responded spite the Corona Virus COVID 2019. The form forms are available in more than 12 non-Eng- should only take about 10 minutes to fill out preparing for the 2020 Cen- lish languages and effective communication ac- March 26-April 3 A reminder postcard and can be done online. Because online or commodations for the visually and hearing April 8-16 A reminder letter and paper postal responses are expected, no census Craig Stough sus by updating our new impaired are available. Everyone matters and questionnaire worker contact should be needed. housing development infor- everyone needs to be counted, including chil- April 20-27 A final reminder postcard be- dren. fore a follow-up in person by a Census worker Our community’s economic growth depends mation with them for over a year. A complete on a complete count. Each person’s Census Every household will have the option of re- More than $675 billion in federal funds an- 2020 participation is vital to Sylvania, and I en- and accurate Census is vital to receiving state sponding online, by mail or by phone. Every nually are distributed to states, counties, and courage all to look for the materials in the mail household will receive an invitation to partici- communities based on data collected by the and to respond! and federal grants, especially for Sylvania with pate in the 2020 Census, mostly through the census. Specifically, for every person not counted Ohio will miss out on $1,814 per year the growing number of residents I encourage all residents to participate in and respond to Census 2020. Sixty years ago the 1960 Census reported Sylvania’s population had grown to more than MIKE JONES him with a knife. He was backing, trying to partment’s fire inspector for the last three years The board continued that meeting to seek maintain distance, as he should, but the footing and has been handling the duties of Chief legal advice and at its most recent meeting Greg TOWNSHIP TOPICS was bad with snow and ice,” explained Chief Froelich since his retirement in January. The LaManna, a board member, read the resulting Long. move is one of a number of changes in the or- “finding of fact and conclusions of law.” Police Officer Training ganization since the retirement. None have in- The chief also noted the officer had to remain volved outside hiring. The paper notes that the current zoning Sylvania Township police officers undergo aware that the clerk was standing nearby and for”the site is “rural residential,” which provides training four times a year, and Chief Paul Long that someone just coming in to get gas could at Chief Nye said he doesn’t think the depart- for areas of relatively low-density residential de- said the department tries to include firearms any minute could also be in the middle of the ment has ever had anyone with the title of fire velopment. Most of the existing use in the im- training in each of the segments. “We always event. The chief reiterated that no one wanted marshal, although it could have existed years ago. mediate area is low-density housing with hope no officer has to resort to lethal force, but the confrontation to end in a shooting. The marshal’s job, as earlier described by Chief Whiteford Elementary School at the south bor- on this job, you don’t know,” Long stated. The Mike Ramm, will be to head the office of Com- der of the property. chief was referring to the February incident in “In this case, the officer had no choice. There munity Risk Reduction. The position involves which a Sylvania Township officer shot a knife- are absolutely no red flags. It’s unfortunate, but insuring safety measures are in place for existing The two-story development by OMNI, of wielding robber who continued to advance on the officer did everything correctly. I don’t know structures and reviewing building and site plans Beachwood, Ohio was planned to have eight in- him despite the officer’s calls for him to stop and what that guy was thinking, but I’m proud of for construction projects. The office is also ex- dependent living units, 94 congregate care units, drop the knife. how our officer acted,” Long added. pected to provide general safety and fire preven- 41 assisted living units and 18 memory care tion education programs. units. The robbery victim, a clerk at a gas station, The officer fired and struck the attacker. He saw the encounter and said the officer continued reported the shooting to the dispatcher and The marshal is also responsible for determin- The paper, which was adopted by the board, to back away, creating as much distance as pos- began to administer first aid. William Resto, 54, ing the cause of any fire that does occur in the said the project “is not harmonious with the ex- sible, before he fired. In training, Chief Long was later pronounced dead at the hospital. district. isting and intended character of the general said, the department tries to create scenarios to vicinity and will change the essential character cause a sense of tension. In addition to target The officer had a training session only weeks Zoning Appeal Denied of the area.” shooting, there is training in firing while moving before the incident, the chief said, and while and timed firing, with a rotating target that can some officers may grumble a bit about training, A conditional use permit to allow for the con- It was noted that the area was considered to show a threat to an officer or an innocent citi- this situation shows why it is necessary. It not struction of a residential care facility at 4752 and potentially allow for more intense land use dur- zen. only helps to hone skills, the chief noted, but it 4828 Whiteford Rd., has been denied by the Syl- ing the preparation for the Sylvania Township helps to guard against complacency. vania Township Board of Zoning Appeals. Land Use Plan of 2018, but it was determined to “We try to create situations that create pres- keep the area as a low-to-medium density resi- sure, but we sure can’t come up with what that “We can get complacent. It’s human nature, The 10-acre project has been a contentious dential neighborhood. officer was facing,” Long said. but as an officer, you don’t know. You just can’t issue with residents since the developer an- become complacent,” Long said. nounced plans at a meeting with neighbors more It also noted that the project’s service road was The incident began when a female clerk at the than a year ago. Last month the board held a within 30 ft. of at least one residence that faces Stop and Go, 5101 West Alexis at Whiteford, Lift Assist Fees lengthy meeting, hearing from current residents Whiteford and that would be “significantly detri- called Sylvania Township police to report a sus- of the area who complained of the commercial mental to nearby persons and property... .” picious car in the parking lot. She said she had Sylvania Township trustees have approved aspects of the project and what they contended been outside looking at the car when a man charging a fee when the Township fire depart- would be increased traffic on heavily traveled John McHugh, an attorney representing wearing a mask approached, but walked away ment is called out to lift a patient or resident who Whiteford Road. OMNI, said he would confer with his client to after she said something to him. has fallen in a facility. The fee will be assessed determine the best future course of action. when called on a non-emergency basis to a pub- Shortly after making the call a man entered lic or private medical or health care facility, or a Sylvania’s Own Community Credit Union the convenience store carrying a long silver- custodial care center only to lift a resident. bladed butcher knife. His coat’s hood was pulled Join now. All members are part owners! over his head, he was wearing sunglasses and a Assistant Fire Chief Chris Nye said the de- bright orange mask. After the knife was threat- partment has been getting an increasing number SYLVANIA AREA If you live, work, go to school or volunteer eningly waved at her, she was able to flee the of calls for what is termed a “lift assist.” The res- in the Sylvania area, you can become a building and the robber took cash from the reg- olution seeking the fee approval also notes that FEDERAL CREDIT UNION member. Visit our web site for complete ister and then left the store. the department has been getting an increase in banking services or stop by and see us. 911 calls for lift assists, “due in part to (the facil- As this was occurring, the Sylvania Township ity’s) reduction in staff or internal policies at HOME MORTGAGES NOW AVAILABLE! officer was responding to what is usually an un- these locations.” Chief Nye stressed that the fee eventful call, the request to investigate a suspi- will be limited to calls which ask only for lift as- SYLVANIA Join Today! Downtown Sylvania cious auto. When he arrived the clerk was sist services. The fee being established is $250 per AREA outside beginning to tell him about the robbery call beginning April 1. 6613 Maplewood Ave. and the man came around the corner of the FEDERAL 419-882-3525 building carrying the knife. New Fire Marshal Appointed CREDIT UNION sylvaniaareafcu.com “If you remember, there was heavy snow. Our Shane Hillard, a 19-year Sylvania Township officer was responding to a suspicious car and firefighter, has been appointed to be the first fire now he’s got a lot to process. Now it’s a robbery, marshal in the department. The position was there’s the victim, and now this guy’s coming at created, in part, to take over the duties of recently retired Deputy Chief Michael Froelich. Assistant Fire Chief Chris Nye told Sylvania Township trustees that Hillard has been the de-

12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 Sylvania Area Walmart, Central, shoplifting From the Courts pended Crime Report Karen Cordray, 7200 block W. Cen- Mindy Mousoulias-Fish, 7125 Hall, tral, wallet with cash, credit card Assault Holland, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 Assault stolen days suspended Marshalls, 5200 block Monroe, baby Walter Phillips, 1933 Rhode Island, Kelvin Peals, 1137 Joel, Toledo, $375 Allison Kiker, 5400 block Silica, physi- clothing stolen Holland, $150 fine, 60 days, 48 days fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended cal assault Yark Automotive, 6000 block W. Cen- suspended Charles Yarnell, 5043 Brinthaven, Syl- tral, fraudulent purchases vania, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days Attempted B&E Jeffrey Erickson, 2800 block Holland Criminal Damaging suspended Sylvania, wallet stolen with credit Michelle Myers, 7840 Nebraska, 6600 block Country Place cards Kyle Sims, $150 fine, 90 days sus- Toledo, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days Kharie Williams, 5800 block W. Cen- pended suspended Criminal Damage tral, wallet with debit cards stolen Lowe’s, 7000 block W. Central, Disorderly Conduct OVUAC 5200 block Harroun, graffiti on under- Power tools stolen pass ProMedica at Wildwood, 2900 block Shawn Seifert, 3601 Hill, Toledo, Sierra Chamoun, 2309 Burnside, Ore- 8 Shenandoah Ct. damage to new N. Reynolds, electric golf cart stolen $150 fine, 30 days, 27 days sus- gon, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days sus- construction Natural Resources Management, pended pended 7900 block W. Sylvania, company Justin Toler, 1714 Calumet, Toledo, Domestic Violence credit card stolen $150 fine, 30 days, 27 days sus- Physical Control Marino’s Beverage, 5800 Monroe, five pended Andrew Ritter, 5600 block W. Alexis, bottles of wine stolen Carl Lorenzin, 5402 Thornbrook, Leighanne Gibson, 3660 Kneeper, argument elevated to physical Subway, 5800 Monroe, cash stolen Toledo, $100 fine, 30 days suspended Temperance, Mich., $375 fine 180 violence Shaun Potter, 5600 block W. Alexis, li- Shawn Seifert, 3601 Hill, Toledo $150 days, 177 days suspended cense plates stolen from vehicle fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended Ashley Foster, 540 Brightstone, Hol- Found Property Appliance Center, 5600 block Mon- Christine Allen, 1027 Wright, $100 land, $525 fine, 180 days, 170 days roe, appliances purchased with credit fine suspended 7200 block Sylvania, cash found card, which as cancelled after pur- Russell Hoffman, 13 Derbyshire, Layla Speer, 157 N. 18th, Columbus, 6635 Maplewood, revolver found chase was picked up Toledo, $200 fine, 60 days, 56 days $850 fine, 180 days, 148 days sus- Vin Devers, 5500 block Monroe, tires suspended pended Identity Theft and rims stolen Michael Robertson, 221 Enright, Heather Harris, 3343 Millicent, Haskins, $150 fine, 30 days 26 days Toledo, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days Amanda Thorne, 7700 block Laurel suspended suspended Glen Way Domestic Violence Threat Reckless Operation Attempted Burglary Elisa Rogers, 3230 Centennial, Sylva- Steven Krohn, 4405 Cherry Creek nia, $100 fine, 30 days, 27 days sus- Lane, Toledo, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 3200 block Centennial pended days suspended Mark Kruger, 2548 Wealdstone, Theft Drug Paraphernalia Toledo, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days Christine Allen, 1027 Wright, Toledo, suspended Oakleaf Village, 4220 Holland Sylva- $100 fine nia, golf cart and charging unit stolen Theft DUIS Zyra Saunders, 249 E. Pearl, Toledo, Preston Pinson, 2301 Parkwood, $50 fine, 90 days suspended Toledo, $150 fine, 90 days suspended Jackie Kurtz, 431 Aberdeen, Holland, John Ritzenhalter, 5161 Temperance, $150 fine, 90 days suspended Ottawa Lake, Mich., $375 fine, 180 Erya Saunders, 241 E. Pearl, Toledo, days, 177 days suspended $50 fine, 30 days suspended Taquinn Flowers, 932 Stark, Toledo, Monica Sodd, 826 Clark, Toledo, $50 $100 fine, 180 days suspended fine, 90 days suspended Tiffany Blankenship, 1223 Emery, De- OVI fiance, $100 fine Russell Gibson 4045 Hill, Toledo, Mac Merilat, 15172 CR 19, Fayet- $100 fine, 90 days, 5 days suspended teville, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days Johnease Turner, 514 Earl, Toledo, suspended $150 fine Lindsey Meyer, 3625 Woodspring, Yolanda Brown, 934 Ranch, Toledo, Sylvania, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 $150 fine, 180 days suspended days suspended Rupert Nave, 633 Acklin Toledo, $300 Sarah Veres, 323 Sterling Hill, Find- fine, 360 days, 286 days suspended lay, $525 fine, 180 days, 133 days suspended Trespassing Orval Varney, 281 Wallingford, Toledo, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days Rupert Nave, 633 Acklin, Toledo, suspended $100 fine, 30 days Andrew Lewis, 824 Geddes, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Unauthorized Use of Property Steven Farr, 323 S. McCord, Holland, $525 fine, 180 days, 145 days sus- Donntae Franklin, 410 W. Alexis, pended Toledo, $150 fine Jackson Yates, 6707 Santo Lane, Maumee, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 Violation of TFO days suspended Brandon Smith, 4441 Hatch, Oregon, Yolanda Brown, 934 Ranch, Toledo, $375 fine, 180 days 177 days sus- $150 fine, 180 days suspended pended Christine Allen, 107 Palmwood, Delta, Information is provided to Sylvania AdVantage. Sylvania AdVantage $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days sus- is not responsible for the contents on this page.

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13B Neil Helman and nephews. For many years, they would take to Cayden and Max, with constant encouragement games, word games, backgammon, mahjong, ten- their young grandson Adam on various trips and and near perfect attendance at her children’s and nis or golf. She will be remembered for her com- Neil Helman was born on adventures. Neil volunteered for Mobile Meals and grandchildren’s sporting events and theatrical pro- passion, warmth, strength, leadership, humor, Easter Sunday, March 27, 1932, to later with the Lutheran Food Pantry. Most re- ductions. She served her community as a volun- unique taste in lawn art, and reading a book in her Edwin and Florentine Helman. cently, Neil enjoyed his time at Kingston meeting teer with many organizations, among them The seat behind the bench at Rocket basketball games He graduated from Burnham many new friends. He recently attended a Kent Victory Center, Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio while Dick watched the action -- except for the High School in the class of 1950. basketball game, which he very much enjoyed. Race for the Cure, which she chaired in 2005, and time Women’s Head Coach Mark Ehlen ripped it He then went on to obtain his Rotary Club of Sylvania, which elected her as its out of her hands and told her to pay attention. bachelor’s degree at Kent State Surviving are his daughters Christine Lawrence first female president. Alix was president of Sylva- University and was president of Delta Upsilon fra- (Bob) and Nancy DellaMaddalena; son James nia Schools Board of Education for the ground- The family thanks ProMedica Hospice for their ternity. While at Kent, he had the privilege of hav- (Stacy) Helman; and grandson Adam Lawrence. breaking of Timberstone Junior High in 1996. In care and comfort in Alix’s final days, as well as the ing lunch with Eleanor Roosevelt. Soon after He was proceeded in death by his wife, Fern; and 1999, she joined U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur nursing and therapy teams at Kingston Care Cen- graduation, he served with the U.S. Army during sisters Jeanette Deye and Carol Dolph. on Project Interchange, a seminar in the Middle ter of Sylvania for their kind attentiveness both re- the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. East, where they met separately with Ehud Barak cently and during Alix’s physical rehabilitation last He then received his master’s degree from the Uni- Bless you dad. We will miss your great sense of and Yasser Arafat and, as the Congresswoman re- year. Alix is pre-deceased by her micro-preemie versity of Toledo. He married the love of his life, humor and your wisdom. As dad would say, “At calls, Alix left a little early so she could celebrate grandson Jonah, whom she promised to find and Fern Baker, on April 12, 1958, and they had three any rate, I’ve had a very good life.” her and Dick’s anniversary. Alix’s lifelong service spoil in the next life. She is survived by Dick, Dana, children Christine, Nancy and James. to her community was recognized with the Harry Mark, Denise, Cayden and Max; brother and sis- Neil started his career in sales at Champion Friends may gather at Reeb Funeral Home, Levison Young Leadership Award in 1977, the Syl- ter-in-law, Al and Mike Blumberg; and genera- Spark Plug and was fortunate to escort Richard 5712 N. Main Street, Sylvania, on Friday, March vania Academic Excellence Foundation Legacy tions of cousins descended from Bubby and Pat Nixon around Toledo during a Vice Pres- 27 from 4–7 pm. A memorial service will be held Award in 2016, and countless others in between. Greenspoon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that idential visit. He met Mr. Nixon two more times at Olivet Lutheran Church, Sylvania, on Saturday, donations be made to the Jewish Federation of during his lifetime. He then had a fulfilling career March 28 at 11 am. Though she spent most of her professional ca- Greater Toledo Alix D. Greenblatt Memorial at Dana Corporation and retired at the age of 58 reer in the non-profit world as Executive Director Fund, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio after 30 years as a sales manager. At both places he The family would like to thank Kingston of Syl- of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and later 43560, jewishtoledo.org), Congregation B’nai Is- was very involved in the Indianapolis 500 as both vania and Ohio Living Hospice for their care and Executive Director of Toledo Jewish Community rael, or the charity of your choice. a writer and salesperson. He got to know many of compassion. In lieu of flowers, please consider Center, Alix also co-owned Tiny Doubles photog- the drivers personally. Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice. Online raphy studio in the 1990s. Her legacy as a photog- Robert H. Wick Funeral Home When his children were younger, the family condolences at reebfuneralhome.com. rapher can be found in thousands of lucite statues, would vacation every summer at Black Lake, as well as the photo-journals she and Dick kept as Betsy Radunz Desmaris Mich. Each of the kids would get a turn getting up Alix D. (Blumberg) they traveled to all seven continents, including a at the crack of dawn to go fishing with Neil. Neil Greenblatt very special trip to Israel in 2011 with the Toledo Betsy Radunz Desmarais of was a proud Mason and was involved with the Rockets Women’s Basketball team. Mabton, Wash. passed away Feb. Shriners for many years. He played “the big drum” Alix D. (Blumberg) Greenblatt 21, 2020. She was an identical for the Highlander Band in many parades and passed away at age 74 on March Alix loved hosting holiday dinners for her large twin to Patsy Camp of Sylvania, events. 5, 2020. A lifelong Toledoan, Alix extended family and Toledo area newcomers who Ohio. She graduated from DeV- Neil and Fern enjoyed traveling all over the was born to Rosalind (Green- became like family. She enjoyed making “puppy ilbiss High School in 1957 and country as well as internationally in his retirement spoon) and Dave Blumberg on chow” candy clusters for any and all occasions, The University of Toledo in 1960. years. They also enjoyed time at their timeshare in May 7, 1945. While volunteering for Women’s keeping gluten-free goodies on hand for those She earned master degrees from Baylor University Fort Myers Beach, Fla., every spring. He also en- American ORT in August of 1970, she attended a with allergies, and attempting but never quite per- and Seattle University. She taught art and special joyed many fishing trips to Canada with his son singles party hoping to recruit new members; in- fecting Jell-O molds. She was a whiz at solving jig- education and retired in 2006. She is survived by stead, she met fellow University of Toledo graduate saw puzzles and an avid game player, be it card her husband, Don, and three children. She had a Dick Greenblatt. A year later, they were married. rare form of lung cancer and never smoked. Devoted to her family and community, Alix was a wonderful mother to Mark and Dana, as well as Mark’s wife Denise, and an adoring Granzz Christ Presbyterian Church WORSHIP St. Stephen DIRECTORY Lutheran Church 4225 Sylvania 7800 Erie, Sylvania, Ohio (corner of Sylvania and Talmadge) 419-885-1551 419-475-8629 Times of Service: Times of Service: 8:30 am Traditional 8 am Chapel • 10 am Sanctuary 11 am Contemporary cpctoledo.org ststephenlutheran.church Epworth United Methodist Church St. Michael’s In The Hills Episcopal Church 4855 W. Central 419-531-4236 4718 Brittany Times of Service: 419-531-1616 Sundays, 8:30, 9:45, and 11 am Times of Service: Details at epworth.com Sundays, 8 am and 9:45 am lovelearnserve.org Prevent Truth Decay! McCord Road Christian Church Zion Lutheran Church ~ LCMC Brush up on your Bible! 4765 McCord Road Rev. Jeffrey Geske Bible studies: 419-882-6703 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 Wednesday 7 pm • Sunday 9:30 am Sunday Services 734-856-2921 Flanders Rd Church of Christ 8:00 am • 9:15 am Times of Service: 10:45 am • 12:15 pm 5130 Flanders Rd • Toledo, Ohio 43623 Saturday Contemporary Service 4 p.m. Bible Class at 9 am • Sunday Worship Service 10 am flandersrdchurchofchrist.com Like us on Facebook or visit us at zionlutheranottawalakemi.com Want to publicize your worship services and activities? Contact Sylvania AdVantage for more info! 419-824-0100 or [email protected]

14B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2020 THINK SPRING! SAVINGS ON THESE FINE HOMES BUILDING LOTS NEAR ADRIAN, MI IN SYLVANIA. LET’S MAKE A DEAL! Ten remaining beautiful rolling estate sized bldg. lots on paved roads near Adrian, MI and New Listing! 5336 Fox Run Ln. ~ 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 1 owner home in Sylvania Twp. Call Marcia Rubini one mile to state hwy. Easy commute to Toledo And When it Snows, Island kitchen w/ quartz counters opens to fam. room  that looks over private 419/870-2009 and parts beyond. Sandy soils for great drainage. We Remove It! cul-de-sac lot. Firstt oor bedroom or den. Finished basement. $259,900 RE/MAX Preferred Associates Electricity and natural gas available. Sizes New Price! 4511 Promenade Ln. ~ 4064 sq. . Patton-built custom 4 BD with [email protected] range from 2 to 3.7 Acres. $28,500 each. fantastic rst oor master, 3 full, 2 half baths. Open oor plan & high ceilings.   marciarubini.com On lovely cul-de-sac lot. $474,000 Land Contract Terms available. Call Larry at Faust Real Estate, LLC $10,000 decorating allowance or take that o the price! Sylvania Twp. 3531 Southpoint Rd. ~ 5,588 sq. ., 5 BR, 4 full, 2 half BA home in Wildewood o 517-270-3645 Corey Road. First oor master suite. One owner, Berman-built. Spectacular and beautiful. Finished basement. Owner eager for o er. $839,500 Realtors New Price! 8746 Willow Pond ~ Beautiful updated 4 BD, 3.5 BA home, Sylvania Give your clients the Twp. Newer gleaming hardwood oors on 1st. oor. Spacious island cooks   gift that lasts all year ... kitchen with granite & tile back slash   w/ eat in area overlooking newer stamped concrete patio & nice yard! Master suite w/ fantastic master bath. Move in at a subscription to closing. $399,900 Sylvania AdVantage! Great investment! Sylvania Twp. 7857 Brint Rd. ~ Windswept Farms 5 BR 3.5 BA 419/824-0100 home! is home is for the buyers who want to x up and make this home their private estate! Sits on 5 acres with pond and out building. New price! $459,900 [email protected] SPACIOUS MAYBERRY VILLA BEAUTIFUL IN BROOKFIELD 1-877-697-7223 LOAD IT. MOVE IT. STORE IT. 5724 Breezy Porch Dr. ~ $229,000 5235 Westcroft Dr. ~ $274,900 INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION - MICHIGAN & Plenty of room to roam in this 2,200 sf, 1.5 4 beds, 2.5 baths. 2,600 sf of living space. story villa. 3 beds & 3 FULL baths. Master up OHIO or down. Hard surface flooring throughout the Granite eat-in kitchen. Massive family SIDE LIFTER - DRAYAGE SERVICES main level. Two car attached garage. Upper room. Woodburning fireplace in family level has a large loft, bedroom, full bath and room and in master. Nicely updated baths. Did Someone would make a sweet master retreat. Built in Finished basement. One third acre lot is Say March? fenced and backs to woods. Home warranty. 2004 on a crawl. Possession at closing. Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 Brad Crown – Realtorman 419/467-7070 RE/MAX Central Group RE/MAX Central Group

MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15B SERVICES HELP WANTED FOR RENT HOUSE CLEANING PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE Thorough, dependable with over 30 years We are looking for good reliable people Two first floor bedrooms, $600 each includes experience. Available every other Friday. from Sylvania to clean offices in Sylvania utilities; WiFi; Shared kitchen with second evenings. This position would consist of Call Susan Smith, 419-517-3331 floor male tenant. In Monroe/Secor/I-475 area. (If no answer leave message) light duty office cleaning only. Available April 1. Call between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. 419-450-9872 PEST CONTROL CLEANING SERVICES PROVIDED More than 25 years experience providing at 419-335-3486 REAL ESTATE Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Please leave message. Box Elders, Bee/Wasps high quality performance with a Sylvania Condo for Sale conscientious attitude. Goal oriented to BATHROOM/KITCHEN INSTALLERS Versailles in the Woods II. First floor corner TOM’S NEEDED! unit. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Step-in Shower, Electric dependability & thoroughness. Appliances, Gas Heat, Central A/C, Patio PEST CONTROL References provided upon request. TOP Pay, Paid Weekly. No Material Costs! and Underground Garage. Holland, Ohio Please call Tammy @ 419-882-8258 Schedule Flexibility. Join a Winning Team! Call 419-882-8826 419/868-8700 BRG PAINT & WALLPAPER Call 1-844-Arnolds or Painting - Paper Removal - Wall Repair email your resume to [email protected] www.citytermiteandpest.com Wallpapering since 1986 HURLEY’S PAINTING References - Insured - Reliable Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Free Estimates Deck Staining Brian 419-297-9686 Quality Work • Reasonable Prices TREE TRIMMING & FREE ESTIMATES SMALL TREE REMOVALS CALL 419/882-6753 Over 30 years experience offering high quality performance with a conscientious attitude. BOOTH RENTALS Mention this ad to receive a 10% Discount. BOOTH RENTAL Please ask for Jeff For hair stylists and nail technician The Tree Specialist at Sheer Perfection Hair Studio, 6381 Monroe St. 419-882-8258 or 419-810-1034 Call Pam at 419-517-4774 Find Us On Facebook! or 419-266-2780 Sylvania AdVantage Newspaper www.facebook.com/sylvaniaadvantagenewspaper Our mission is to •Support TBI survivors & their caregivers TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY •Inform professionals whose 5657 N. Main St. #1 • Sylvania, OH 43560 RESOURCE CENTER work touches clients [email protected] • yourgood.news with a head injury A 501(c)3 •Promote Receive the Sylvania AdVantage in your Mailbox! non-profit organization prevention •Increase Subscribe! dedicated to awareness of TBI survivors, caregivers the impact of Cut this ad out, fill out the information below and send it to our office. traumatic brain Or you can email our office with your information. and family members. injury on society Only $26.00 a year! Hours: Mon - Thurs 10 AM - 4 PM Name_______________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ 7430 W. Central Ave. Suite C • Toledo, OH 43617 City___________________________State________________Zip______________ Phone_____________________ 419-214-0555 • tbirc.org Email___________________________________________ Subscriptions Make a Great Gift! Cost is $26.00 a year. Email our office with credit card information. Send check or cash to Sylvania AdVantage, 5657 N. Main St. #1, Sylvania, OH 43560. The Sylvania AdVantage, the Good News Paper, is published the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted, for residents and business owners of the Sylvania area.



Saturday, April 4th, 2020 9:00AM – 3:00PM Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter 7060 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania, OH 45360 The Sylvania Spring Showcase Business Expo and Market is a free family-friendly event that highlights local businesses in a unique setting and offers something for everyone. You can spend an hour or an afternoon! The annual chamber Expo is a fun-filled event for the entire family! Staci McDaniel and Sarah Olivia and Sophia Harrigan make Kim Wood of Walker Funeral Homes Nancy Jomantas talks with George Gschwind of GenoaBank talk with front page news at the 2019 Expo. offers eggs filled with Easter treats to Cordray of Budget Blinds at the Sue Kujawa and Nancy Pennington. Rya McDaniel. 2019 event. Vote for your favorite finalist at the Sylvania AdVantage and GenoaBank booths at the Sylvania Spring Expo! Brad Crown J&G Pizza Palace/ Sylvania Realtor UPside Brewing ACE Hardware

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MID MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3C Information published about the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Expo is current as of this printing date. Due to the recent public health issues make sure to check for updates about this event at sylvaniachamber.org