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FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A Businesses collaborate for Valentine special BY MARY HELEN DARAH treats for a unique gift-buying experience. Ac- cording to the Earth to Oven staff “We take The Earth to Oven Cafe and Bakery staff is pride offering delicious, hand-made local, collaborating with Val Krueger of Val’s Vin- fresh and organic (whenever possible) prod- tage Flower Truck LTD to offer Valentine’s ucts to our guests.” Day gift options on Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Val’s Vin- tage Flower Truck will be at Nature’s Corner, Val’s Vintage Flower Truck will be in the 6036 Angola Rd., Holland, Ohio. The event Haymarket Square parking lot, 5758 N. Main will offer one-of-a-kind bouquets made by its St., Sylvania to help shoppers “make-and-take patrons. Assistance will be provided along bouquets” and other floral options. The event with some pre-made options and gift selec- will be held outside adjacent to the tions. The Nature’s Corner gift shop will be bakery/cafe. open to offer treasures for everyone on a Valentine’s Day shopping list. For more infor- Earth to Oven will feature Valentine’s Day mation, visit valsvintageflowertruck.com. Ability Center/TMA form partnership; host Val and Dave Krueger will bring Val’s webinar with Development Disabilities board Vintage Flower Truck to Earth to The Toledo Museum of Art and The Ability The ceremony will include remarks by Oven Café and Bakery on Feb. 12 for a special Valentine’s Day event Center of Greater Toledo will sign a memo- Adam Levine, Toledo Museum of Art Edward in the Haymarket Square parking lot. Customers can ‘make and take’ randum of understanding on Feb. 2 in a pri- Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey direc- bouquets and enjoy specialty Valentine’s treat from Earth to Oven. vate ceremony at the The Toledo Museum of tor; Tim Harrington, The Ability Center exec- Art GlasSalon. The partnership will support utive director, and Sam Melden, The Ability The Ability Center’s efforts to create the most Center director of strategic engagement. disability-friendly community in the country Webinar Planned INSIDE and the Museum’s goals to make TMA a more inclusive museum and community partner. The Ability Center is partnering with Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities to co-host a webinar on Feb. 11 at 10 am to cover SSI and STABLE accounts. Representatives from SSA and STABLE will Sylvania Now & Then 4A serve as guest speakers. Those interested in at- tending can visit abilitycenter.org/planning- Sylvania Government 5A for-the-future-a-guide-for-parents/?skip_cach e to RSVP or at the Zoom links The Mouse Trap 6A https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/W Business Cards 7A N_ltLEGRepQoC_rpId0vSu9g. Downtown News 8-9A Business 11-15A Schools/Sports 16-18A In Style/Food 2-3B Conference for To advertise, email Have a Heart Special 1, 4-7B women planned [email protected] 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 Congratulations 9B What’s your purpose? Explore God’s an- Sylvania, Ohio 43560 swers to this important question at the free re- Telephone: 419-824-0100 The Stars Speak 11B gardingHIM Women’s Conference at Christ Facsimile: 419-824-0112 the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd., Sylvania. Email: [email protected] Lives Remembered 12-13B To allow for social distancing, the conference YOURGOOD.NEWS will be held twice–Friday evening, March 19or Real Estate 14B Saturday morning, March 20. PUBLISHER Sharon Lange Classifieds 15B The conference will include four talks de- signed to encourage women to find fulfillment EDITORS Wherever life takes you, in Christ. Breakout sessions on a variety of rel- Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Ruple we’re there. evant topics will be prerecorded and available to all registrants. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bernie Heinl Janet Amid, Gail Bishop, Erika Buri, 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D Register and learn more at Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, Craig Stough, Toledo, OH 43617 regardingHIM.com. 419-841-9036 Janis Weber Mothers Center holds Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. Home O ce: virtual open house CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Columbus, OH 43215. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual John Crisman of AssetWare Insurance Company. ©2020 Nationwide CPC-0609AO (1/19) 12062912 Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo will hold its annual open house virtually via Zoom COPY EDITORS on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 2 pm and 8:30 pm Sarah Groves, Dee Kalb, Bobbie Ziviski as well as Thursday, Feb. 11 at 8:30 pm. All in- terested mothers, parents or grandparents and PRODUCTION ASSISTANT children caregivers are invited to join the free Susan Utterback online event to learn about the organization. Follow its public page on Facebook for details ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES of the event www.facebook.com/MotherCtr- Dave Achen, Suzy Crawford, Toledo or visit the website’s events page at Mary Rose Gajewski, Molly O’Shea motherscentertoledo.com/events/ GRAPHICS AND PRODUCTION HEAD Penny Collins Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

4A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW BY GAYLEEN GINDY–L O O K I N G B A C K 6768 Maplewood Avenue In the last two articles we talked about how in to Mina Clampitt. Mina had been a neighbor of mother’s retail food store. Sometime after this name was added to the deed of this house. It ap- 1901 Henry and Celestia Burnham hired a sur- Mr. and Mrs. Vesey when they lived on Monroe census was taken he married Dorothy Oarde. pears that he started renting out the home at veyor to lay out a new subdivision, with 37 lots. Street in Sylvania. At the 1930 census Mina was Records show that they had a son, born in Sep- about that time and then sold it in 1967. His obit- This was laid out on her family’s original farm- living in her home at 6512 Monroe St. She was tember of 1942 in Bryan, Ohio, so they were not uary in 1987 said that he had retired in 1969 after land, which they called Burnham’s Addition. In 65 years old and was renting rooms out in her living in this Maplewood home at this time. 32 years at the Post Office, in supervisory posi- 1902 Milton Vesey purchased the first two lots home there to three single lodgers. Records also indicate that Mr. Emerson enlisted tions, and had moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1970. in that subdivision and split it into three parcels,, into World War II on 4-28-1942 in Toledo, Ohio which included the addresses today known as The 1930 census shows that she was renting in the U.S. Army, and was released on 10-11- The 1966 Polk Suburban Directory listed Pre- 6764, 6766 and 6768 Maplewood Avenue. Be- this home here on Maplewood Avenue to 1945. ston R. Cowell as renting this home, and starting tween 1902 and 1907 he built three homes on Charles and Bessie Sanderson. He was listed as with the 1967 directory Mareta Shannon/Mrs. these three parcels. These are the homes you see 54 years old and employed as an engineer for a The 1940 census shows J. Homer Moscoe, and Marcia Shannon is listed as renting the house today. steam railroad. Bessie was 49 years old. Also liv- his wife June, renting the home. He was 37 years through 1974. In 1974 David and Margaret ing at home was their son Charles – 26 years old old and employed as the assistant cashier at a Heckert purchased the house and the 1975 di- Our subject home was the third home built – employed as a carpenter contractor; Melvin – bank. His wife was 33 years old. Their daughter rectory listed David Heckert living here. by Vesey in 1907 and records show the following 21 years old – employed as a mechanic at a Marilyn Jo Moscoe, 12 years old, was also living owners over the next 113 years: garage; Myron – 20 years old – employed as a at home. Glen and Barbara Taylor purchased the home salesman at a hardware store; Georgette – 17 in 1975 and are listed living here for the next 39 1902 – Milton Vesey years – attending school; Helen Mickens – lodger Elta Barnes was listed as renting this home in years until they sold it in 2014. Glen married 1920 – Delia Vesey (wife of Milton) – 22 years – divorced – employed as a stenogra- October of 1940 when he completed his World Barbara Bowers in 1969 in Hicksville, then they 1929 – Mina Clampitt pher at the Lucas County Health Department. War II registration card. Then in 1946 Elta and moved to Bryan, Ohio. In 1975 they came to Syl- 1936 – Fred Clampitt 2/3 Beulah Barnes purchased this home. He is vania and purchased this home. In June of 1999 The owner, Mina Clampitt, died in 1935. At shown living in the home while he owned the the Taylors obtained a building permit to replace and Ella Thompson 1/3 that time she was living in Lafayette, Ind. with property from 1946 to about 1964. Elta had mar- the existing attached garage, adding an 8-foot by 1936 – Ella Thompson her niece, Ella Thompson. In 1936 this home ried Beulah Grise in 1930 in Faribault, Min- 17-foot. addition, replacing the roof on the en- 1938 – Fred Clampitt transferred into Ella Thompson’s name. She died nesota, which is where she came from. Elta tire structure, remodeling the first floor bath- 1938 – Wendell D. Emerson that same year and the home then transferred to Barnes came from an entire line of “Barnes room, adding a bathroom upstairs, installing 1946 – Elta N. and Beulah I. Barnes Fred Clampitt, the brother of Mina Clampitt. In brothers” who lived along Angola Road in new electrical service and installing a new fur- 1962 – Elta N. Barnes June of 1938 Fred was issued a building permit Spencer Township, Lucas County, Ohio. He nace and new waterlines. Barbara was a 30-year 1964 – Elta N. and Christine H. Barnes to put a new roof on the garage, install a furnace came from the Asa Barnes line and worked all employee of the city of Sylvania, retiring in 2012. 1967 – Clarence M. Mulholland and to make interior repairs. He sold the house his life in various post office positions. Beulah After selling the house in 2014 they moved to St. 1974 – David E. and Margaret A. Heckert that same year to Wendell Emerson. died in 1952 when she was only 41 years old. Elta George, Utah. Barbara passed away in January 1975 – Glen A. and Barbara A. Taylor married again to Christine, and in 1964 her of 2020. 2014 – E and A Family LLC Although. Emerson purchased this home in In 1920, after Milton Vesey died, this house 1938, the 1940 census shows him living in Pio- transferred to his widow Delia, and she contin- neer, Ohio, with his mother, at the age of 25 years ued to rent the house out until she sold it in 1929 old, single, employed as a salesman at his 1938 1998 2020

FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A CRAIG STOUGH their home environment where they are approved last year and may begin construc- This update has great ideas to continue the spending more time, and Sylvania is bene- tion this year behind the Sylvania Avenue growth and improvement of our downtown, MAYOR’S MESSAGE fitting as more people want to move to Syl- Kroger store. and continue to bring new investment. vania, increasing Sylvania home sales and City of Sylvania raising Sylvania home values. A wonderful synergy of the Sylvania Area Sylvania City Council approved a 25 per- Update Chamber of Commerce, Sylvania Arts Com- cent rate reduction for water customers in In order to remain competitive with mission, Redbird Downtown Sylvania Asso- Sylvania for 2020, and that rate remains un- The Sylvania Rotary Club newer outer ring communities, we have on- ciation and Heritage Sylvania continues to changed for 2021. After years of work and has invited me to give an going programs to improve all those great make for a vibrant downtown and attract negotiation with Toledo, a Regional Water update of the city of Sylva- amenities Sylvania has to offer and continue new business and community activity. We Commission was formed to equalize and nia at its Feb. 4 luncheon, to attract people to our community. We keep have an Art Festival, a Fall Festival, a holiday stabilize water rates, and we continue to Craig Stough and I would like to share the our streets paved, our utilities up to date and celebration, parades, a weekly summertime meet regularly as part of that commission. same information with you. our services efficient and responsive. Over Farmers Market and Art Walks the first Fri- We are also meeting with Lucas County of- Sylvania is a great place to be! We have the last four years approximately $28.6 mil- day of each month. We look forward to all ficials for improvements at the Lucas excellent educational opportunities, great lion in grant funds have been awarded to the those events restarting as the pandemic County Waste Water Recovery Facility in recreation programs and venues, desirable city of Sylvania to help finance various cur- comes under control. Waterville. neighborhoods and housing stock, excellent rent and future infrastructure projects. healthcare services, a vibrant downtown, an Sylvania's DORA, or Designated Outdoor The 2021 City Operating Budget is bal- active senior center, two new libraries, solid The city is also working to identify and Refreshment Area, allowing alcohol outside anced with no services cut, no employees infrastructure and efficient city services. redevelop old or underutilized sites in our downtown on Main Street, has been a great laid off and no taxes raised. Operations are This has been a challenging year for our community. New construction on redevel- success, and is being studied by City Council always reviewed to make them more effi- Sylvania Schools, but as we get past COVID- opment land that was created beginning a for expansion. Other communities are try- cient, reduce overtime and extend equip- 19 and our children are back in school full decade ago by clearing old buildings east of ing to emulate Sylvania's success by forming ment life. After years of steady increases, time, our schools will remain a draw to the downtown hotel will be completed this their own DORAs. Special thanks to the Syl- income tax receipts were down about 4 per- bring and keep families in Sylvania. We are year. The SOMO Flats development will vania Area Chamber of Commerce for its cent last year due to the pandemic, but lost also fortunate to be a college town with have 206 luxury apartments with indoor work and investment in the beautiful second dollars were made up by CARES Act fund- Lourdes University sponsored by the Sisters parking below, in total a $36 million invest- phase decorative lighting over Main Street. ing received from the federal government. of St. Francis. ment. The first units in the west building Even with the current COVID-19 pan- will be ready for occupancy this year. The city of Sylvania is also nearing com- All in all, the future looks bright for Syl- demic, Sylvania’s quality of life continues to pletion of its updated Downtown Master- vania! We look forward to the pandemic be among the highest in the region. Many In addition, two new residential develop- plan. The city has done these visioning ending and life returning to normal. Sylva- people and families are looking to improve ments are under construction on McCord exercises every 10 years for the last 40 years. nia continues to be a great place for families Road and on Alexis Road. Also, a five-build- Previous studies lead to many of the im- and business! ing, 252 unit adult apartment complex was provements and new investment downtown. MIKE JONES township roads this season, a new system vance is difficult, he added, because weather Expenditures for 2020 by the general fund meant to better communicate the process to often can delay progress during the annual were $1,757,065, or 85 percent of what had TOWNSHIP TOPICS property owners was being installed. The new collection. been budgeted; the road and bridge fund was system splits Sylvania Township into a grid $2,311,686, or 65 percent of its budget, the Power Line Inspection with 23 sections just as the system most re- Budget News 2020 police fund spend $7,381,857.87 percent of its cently used, according to Rob Nash, Sylvania budget and the fire fund spent $9,448,525. or Toledo Edison has advised Sylvania Town- Township road/service superintendent. David Simko, Sylvania Township fiscal of- 93 percent of its budget. ship that helicopters may be seen in the area ficer, said he “could not be more pleased,” as it begins an approximately three-week in- In the past, residents have been able to with the final township budget numbers for Simko has often said he knows of instances spection of power lines in the area on Jan. 26. identify their property's location and call for 2020. Simko reminded trustees at their most where expense budgets are set high, so that it The inspections are regularly scheduled and a recorded message informing them of recent meeting of the concern they all shared isn’t difficult for an entity to come in at less the helicopters have specialized equipment to progress in the leaf-collecting process. Nash for revenue when the pandemic became ob- than 100 percent. He has added that budget check for damage or other problems with said the newly available system allows users vious and menacing early last year. Although negotiations aren’t like that in Sylvania Town- power lines, structures or any property of the to zoom in and out and more precisely locate he said he still has concerns for the next few ship. “Departments have to show that their utility. The helicopters will travel at about 25 their property to identify which section of the months, last year showed that each of the four projected costs are necessary, so it takes con- to 35 mph, but may periodically hover for an grid their property is located. It is hoped that major funds received more revenue than was tinuing attention to end the year with expen- inspector to get a closer look if a potential by next season the new system will be able to budgeted. ditures under 100 percent,” Mr. Simko said. issue is detected. show users which grid leaf collection is un- derway, where crews have most recently been On the expense side of the ledger, Mr. On the revenue side for last year, the gen- Toledo Edison issues the advisory because and where they are scheduled to go next. Simko said it is clear that employees of the eral fund had $2,609,000, or 159 percent of its the flights have caused curiosity and some- township worked hard to rein in spending budget, the road and bridge fund had revenue times concern on the part of the public in the “We hope to eliminate the need for the tele- where possible. He noted that revenue isn’t of $2,845,000, 112 percent of what was bud- past. phone message. All of the information will be under direct control by the township, but ex- geted, the police fund had 7,996,000 in rev- available on the map at the township website,” penses can be. He said township management enue, at 106 percent, and the fire department New Leaf Collection Grid Mr. Nash said. “all the way to the new hire,” should be com- had $11,248,000 in revenue, 116 percent of mended. “It’s a credit to our entire team,” he what was expected in the 2020 budget. While Sylvania Township road crews were Adhering to a fixed schedule devised in ad- said. busy collecting leaves in three sweeps along Join us at our February Zoom meeting! Monday, February 22 12:00 pm ² 1:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99440560288?pwd=V1ZmMmxTbTJCRE5xbmxLZUc2b3FCdz09 Meeting ID: 994 4056 0288 Passcode: 899255

6A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 JANIS WEBER Walk away. Seriously, the computer is trying shared between companies to track your Google Chrome continues to dominate the to catch up with itself. Don’t try to read your every movement on the web to target you world of browsers. As of March 2020, THE MOUSE TRAP email or do any tasks. The other thing I would with ads. Hackers take things a step further Chrome held a dominating 63.77% of market do is search for the Windows Updates and with phishing scams to steal your passwords share. The next biggest browser, Safari, comes Recent have that check for updates. It may take a few and credit card information, not to mention in at 18.38%. Chrome ranks high on the con- Microsoft minutes. It will then let you know if anything hitting you with viruses and malware. venience factor, too. You can search Google Updates is on its way. Again, don’t touch anything. Let right from the address bar and sign in to it do its thing completely until it probably tells Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve tried a Chrome across your devices to get access to In the past few weeks you to reboot (restart) your computer. new browser, but as cyberattacks become your tabs and search history. So, what’s the more prevalent, it’s a good idea to see what’s catch? Chrome is a notorious resource hog, Microsoft has been issu- Browsers and Your Privacy out there. We all have our preferred browser. and it can drastically slow down your com- Maybe you did the research to find the best puter if you have too many tabs open. And ing automatic Windows A browser is your gateway to the internet. option for you, or you stick with the one that the perks of having your Google account con- It interprets code from websites you visit and came pre-installed on your computer. Well, if nected to your browser can quickly turn into 10 updates. 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FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13A Help Cupid out this year: order your Valentine flowers early! Procrastinators take heed! If you are the country. This year, not even the magic Jen Linehan and Colleen Barnhart of Beautiful Blooms by Jen are preparing counting on Cupid to swoop in and rescue of Cupid can salvage those last minute for Valentine’s Day in the downtown Sylvania flower shop. your special someone’s flowers that you flowers thanks to the long reach of thought you would order Feb. 13, start COVID-19. able to take care of their order,” he assured. supply is tight so I suggest that people making alternative plans. You see, this year And John Smith of DWF pointed out order early if they want to send their there is a shortage of fresh flowers. Grow- “If you are planning to wow your Valen- Valentine flowers.” ers in California, Central and South Amer- tine with flowers, you better order early that many growers had to destroy their ica and Canada have also suffered from the this year,” agree local florists Jennifer Line- crops after Valentine’s Day 2020. “Most According to Linehan, Valentine’s Day pandemic. They don’t have the usual han of Beautiful Blooms by Jen in down- florists had to close because of COVID-19 falling on a Sunday further complicates the amount of flowers to supply florists around town Sylvania and Holly Lopinski of Stellar and the growers lost their usual markets. situation. She says, “Normally, fewer flow- Blooms in Mayberry Square. “We also had no real wedding season to ers are ordered because couples celebrate Holly Lopinski is getting ready for speak of so the growers scaled back on by going out to dinner but this year those Valentine’s Day. “My suppliers have pointed out that we their crops,” he said. “I do know the flower choices may be limited as well.” may not be able to get all of the flowers we want for Valentine’s Day this year,” Linehan states. “We will fill orders as we can.” She adds, “Red roses, the traditional Valentine flower may be in short supply so we are gearing up to offer options for those who wish to make their Valentine feel spe- cial.” Lopinski echoed those sentiments, “We encourage anyone who wants to send flow- ers this Valentine’s Day to order early. I know we will be short of some varieties, but I will fill orders as I receive them and offer customers the options I have avail- able.” Dan Fleming of Cleveland Plant and Flower confirms the concerns of the local florists. “Growers in California, Canada and South America have also been affected by the pandemic and most are not back to full staffing. Many growers have generated a smaller supply than they usually would have at this time. However, if consumers call early, their creative floral artists will be “Stapleton Insurance Group is thrilled to be named one of Toledo’s Top Workplaces for 2021. With such a challenging year, we find this award to be even more rewarding. With 93 years of experience; we can only thank our clients for their trust and our team members for their commitment to our mission.

14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 We Do Snow So You Don’t Have To! Beautiful Flower Arrangements for all Occasions Call 419.824.0777 for delivery or order online at stellarblooms.com Satisfaction Guaranteed! Now at 8248 Mayberry Square, Sylvania , OH Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Check out our lower rates for your home & auto! Call Jamilynn Fox Stop in for a quote on home and/or auto and receive a $15 gift certificate to Earth to Oven. Bonnie Brieschke puts one of the heart-shapped coffee cakes on display for customers to order. Customers take home the cake and the pan, too. Regular cakes are also available complete with pan and can be taken home and decorated. February brings Valentine’s Day treats and paczki to downtown Sylvania With February comes a plethora of treats frozen,” she assured baking on Main Street thanks to the expertise The Brieschkes have been satisfying the of Don and Bonnie Brieschke. The husband and wife team have been treating customers sweet tooth of many customers for nearly four to fresh baked goods in their Sylvania bakery decades with their assortment of baked goods. for over 38 years. That includes their popular cutout cookies, donut cakes, hand-decorated birthday, wed- And each February, the Brieschkes find ding or any occasion cakes and pecan rolls. themselves baking dozens and dozens of Valentine’s Day cutout cookies,and untold To keep the counters full and orders filled, number of dozens of paczki in time for Fat the Brieschkes start each day well before the Tuesday. sun even thinks of rising. Don Brieschke mixes the dough for all of the baked goods “”This is our last February in the bakery,”: while Bonnie Brieschke ices and adds her cre- Bonnie Brieschke reported. “We are selling the ative flourishes to the never-ending list of business and the building,” she added cakes, cupcakes and cookies ordered for holi- days, birthdays and other special events. “So we are gearing up for a great time. We are taking orders for Valentine cutout cookies While they value the untold number of cus- right now. And, we will have cakes and coffee tomers they have served through the years and cakes baked in heart-shaped pans. Customers the many friendships they have made, the Bri- can pick up a cake or a coffee cake and keep eschke’s have made the decision to sell their the pan,” she explained. business and building and retire in the near future. ‘We are also taking orders for our fresh baked paczki with 12 different flavored fill- But, for this February, it’s business as usual ings,” she invited. and the Brieschkes are warming up the ovens tgetting ready for Valentine’s Day and Fat “We bake everything here from scratch that Tuesday paczki. we have in the bakery and nothing is every

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16A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 Lifelong Learning February events from House Bill 6, which federal prosecutors tensions 1940s and 1950s between the emer- The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning What Makes Us Sick? have called the largest political scandal in the gence of jazz as the dominant style in dance and program announces a new selection of presen- Presenter: Dr. Anjali D. Gray state’s history. This class will offer a look at vari- popular music and a kind of arthouse spirit of tations. Hear speakers with interesting stories, Wednesday, Feb. 24 3-4 pm ous energy technologies in simple terms, includ- experimentation. Artists to be discussed will in- none of which are prerecorded. All events are of- When a person or animal becomes sick, we ing the pros and cons of more coal-fired and clude Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charlie fered online through Zoom. To register or for look for explanations. The answers have ranged nuclear power, and the advantages/disadvan- Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and John Coltrane. more information, call 419-824-3707 or email from witches and curses to the environment and tages of getting more natural gas and other fossil “Miles and Beyond” focuses on experimental [email protected]. microorganisms. This course will analyze the bi- fuels from the continued fracturing, or \"fracking\" artists like Miles Davis and how they sought to ological, historical, cultural, ethical and scientific of shale bedrock, as well as the trade-offs and po- keep jazz in constant interaction with other pop- Seeing Things Our Way: Art as Propaganda issues related to various human diseases and dis- tential issues of a greater reliance on wind power, ular music genres, including funk, R&B, fusion, Presenter: Gene Wisnieski orders. It will explore how science has pro- solar power, and other forms of renewable en- and even rap music, as the artform grew to be- Friday, Feb. 19, 10-11 am gressed in detecting the causes of human ergy. We won't end our planet's collective energy come an international style even as it faded from Free with no registration required. diseases over the last few centuries. debates, but we'll have some lively discussions the forefront of American popular music. https://lourdes.zoom.us/j/87114592061 The Civically Engaged Citizen—2 and learn more about how we got to where we Meeting ID: 871 1459 2061 Presenter: Hugh Grefe are - and where we might go from here. The Wine Shop Demystified Visual art has been employed as propaganda Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23 1:30-3:30 pm Presenter: Nicholas Kubiak since the days of the early Greeks, often in works This class gets its title from a book focused on Jazz in the Twentieth Century Thursday, Feb. 11 6:30-8:30 pm that few people now would suspect were in- the idea of community. What does it mean to be Presenter: Dr. Christopher Williams How and where to find the best wines in a tended as such. Learn about the secret messages engaged in our community? Giving or serving, Mondays, Feb. 8-22, 3:30-5 pm wine shop. We’ll discuss big box store stocking communicated by royal portraits, and the one leading or associating? How do we encourage Jazz is often referred to as America’s great mu- methods as well as boutique bottle shop theories thing all propaganda images have in common. people to engage together on community mat- sical art form. It certainly is American to its very and shopping online. This wine tasting class will Special emphasis is placed on the cataclysmic ters? What can we learn by reflecting on the core, forged from the fusion of blues, ragtime, be online and participants will be sent a list of events of the 20th century, and its demand for writings of commentators, poets, business lead- and popular song in the first two decades of the wines to pick up or order from their favorite art capable of mobilizing multitudes—to fight, ers, and artists? The Civically Engaged Reader is twentieth century. Like so many currents store before the class. to survive, to obey. a collection of more than forty provocative and through American culture, jazz is tied intimately Islamic Medical Ethics Female Healers in Medieval and Early diverse readings that range across literature, phi- to the racial experience in America, to the extent Presenter: Bahu S. Shaikh, M.D. Modern Europe losophy, and religion. These selections invite re- that even today its cultural provenance is hotly Wednesday, Feb. 24 10-11:30 am Presenter: Elizabeth Sexton, Ph.D. flection on all kinds of civic-minded activities debated. This class will explore the history of jazz The medical ethics taught in today’s medical Monday, Feb. 15 11 am-12 pm from authors ranging from Aristotle to Maya in three units. “The First Jazz Age” will trace the schools derives basic values from the major reli- There was a time when women were both ad- Angelou and Benjamin Franklin to Andrew beginnings of jazz style in the ragtime artists and gions of the world. This lecture will explore the mired and feared for their ability to heal through Carnegie. Tin Pan Alley songwriters of the 1910s through contributions of the Muslim faith to complex is- herbs, prayers, and even spells. Without univer- Watts Up with Ohio’s Energy? the careers of such artists as Louis Armstrong, sues that people have struggled with since an- sity degrees or licenses from authorities, their Presenter: Tom Henry Coleman Hawkins, Sidney Bechet, Fletcher cient times, including death and dying, suicide, knowledge was passed down through genera- Wednesdays, Feb. 3-17 6:30-8 pm Henderson, who flourished in the 1920s and euthanasia, abortion, blood transfusion, organ tions of females. Learning from women who Once upon a time, Ohioans got most of their 1930s. “Be-Bop and Big Band” will examine the donation and several other topics. were sought out or harmed for their knowledge, electricity from coal-fired power plants and nu- we will explore attitudes about superstition, re- clear power plants. Times have changed quite a WGTE invites students to share a story ligion, medical practices, and the roles of women bit in recent years, starting with the era of dereg- The WGTE Share A Story Contest ends on Stories and signed entry forms can be in Medieval and early modern Europe. ulation and continuing today with the fallout Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. This annual contest was scanned and emailed to created to encourage young children to express [email protected]. Stories and entries themselves through writing and drawing. may also be dropped off at WGTE between 8:30 WGTE invites children ages four through 12 to a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or write, illustrate and submit stories. Each child mailed to: Share A Story Contest,WGTE Public who enters the contest will receive a completion Media,1270 South Detroit Ave. P.O. Box 30, certificate. Prizes will be awarded to First, Sec- Toledo, OH 43614. ond and Third place winners in each age group category. Contest winners will be celebrated and win great prizes. The teacher with the most students who enter will receive a special prize bag with a $100 Visa or Mastercard gift card. To enter, a child writes his/her own one page story on the contest entry form available on the WGTE website including three parts – a begin- ning, middle and end about the topic “determi- nation.” An adult may print the story on behalf of a younger child who cannot write, using only the child’s own words. The maximum amount of words in the story is 500. The child illustrates or draws his/her story using one illustration or SV Tech Student drawing for the story on a separate page. Glass City Credit Union Abby Christen is in the Child announces scholarships Development program. Her teacher Jodi Bays says, “Abby Glass City Federal Credit Union announced shows a lot of enthusiasm towards that it is offering five scholarship awards, one in learning and content presented. the amount of $2,500 and four in the amount of She is always willing to participate $1,000 to area students who meet the following when she can. Her positive energy criteria: The student will be attending a 2- or 4- is great to have in the classroom. year accredited post-secondary institution dur- Overall, she is doing a wonderful ing the 2021-22 school year; the student is a job. Keep up the great work!” This member of Glass City Federal; or a parent, step- is her second year on the parent, or legal guardian is a member of Glass cheerleading team. She would like City; the student completes and submits the re- to major in education and quired application and essay by the deadline of become a teacher in grades 3-8. March 31, 2021. 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FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17A Sylvania School Northview Musicians of the Week Board member appointed The Sylvania Board of Education conducted interviews on Jan. 27 with six finalists and has chosen Tammy Lavalette to fill the open seat on the Board recently vacated by Shannon Szyperski. Tammy Lavalette NDA to hold virtual series for girls Weston Caldwell has been a Alex Olzak is a four year choir Notre Dame Academy announces Winter day, Feb. 10 from 6–7 pm. The event is $10 and member of the NV Band program member that sings alto in the Mingles! custom, small in number, virtual expe- all who register will receive a welcome package all four years of high school. He has Northview A Cappella Choir and riences designed for girls. NDA’s second mingle before the event that includes: a signed copy of demonstrated leadership skills as Harmony Road Show. Alex also is “I Wrote a Book! You Can Too! Meet Local “Ferdinand with the Extra Toes”, a welcome card, well as a high level of musicality as plays cello in the Northview Children’s Author Katie Maskey and Illustrator and NDA swag! Register by 2/1 at a member of the band program. Academy Orchestra. In addition to Ashley Thoreen and of course the star of the http://bit.ly/NDAwintermingle. As a leader in the trumpet section, her musical activities, Alex book, Ferdinand! This virtual experience is for Weston has been an asset to the participates in Northview Theater, girls in grades 7-8 and will be held on Wednes- Contact Kelly O’Loughlin at 419 725 1264 or band program as well as being a Student Council, and National [email protected] with any questions. member of the Marching Band, Honors Society. After graduation, Pep Band, Symphonic Band, and Alex plans on studying Biology with Lourdes offers FAFSA completion events Wind Ensemble. Weston has also a Pre-Med track in hopes of The Lourdes University Office of Admissions “We understand the FAFSA process is new for been involved in French Club for becoming a pediatrician. She is three years. Weston is the son of the daughter of Mary and Jeff offers a Free Application for Federal Student Aid students and families. We hope you will rely on Barb and Ed Caldwell. Roesti. Completion event. Students who need help fill- our financial aid professionals to help you get ing out the FAFSA can sign up for a 1-hour ready for college.”-Jeffery Liles, Vice President of meeting via Zoom or in-person with the Lour- Enrollment. des University Financial Aid team and receive For more information, contact a Lourdes Fi- personalized assistance. This event is open to the nancial Aid Team member at 419-824-3732 or public and will be offered on four dates: Feb. 26, [email protected]. March 19, April 30, and May 14. Top academics. Championship athletics. Clubs and activities that encourage you to be who you Directions Credit Union offers scholarships are. Discover rst-hand how St. Francis delivers The Directions Credit Union High School school year tuition. all that and more – be a Knight for a Day! Scholarship consists of three, one-time, $1,000 The Directions Credit Union Post Secondary KNIGHTBE A scholarships that will be awarded yearly for stu- BE A KNIGHT FOR A DAY. dents in the ninth to twelfth grade. The scholar- Scholarship consists of three, one time, $1,000 SCHEDULING IS EASY! ship will be paid directly to the school of the scholarships. The scholarship will be paid jointly, student’s choice and applied to the following to the student and school they attend and ap- • Call Brenda Skinner at 419.214.5425 plied to their school tuition. • Email [email protected] Southview Musicians of the Week FOR A DAY • Download the St. Francis de Sales app on your smart phone!* • Visit sfsknights.org Colin Smith has shown leadership Jacquelyn Long has been A KNIGHT FOR A DAY. A BROTHERHOOD FOR LIFE. and great musicianship for four years involved with a variety of with the SV Band. Colin has been a ensembles and activities for her member of the Toledo Symphony four years at Southview. She has Youth Orchestra, UT Youth Jazz been a member of the choir Orchestra and SV jazz band and pit program for three years, orchestra. He has performed performing with Symphonic Choir successfully in Honors ensembles and Concert Chor. She has also including District One Honors Band, performed at OMEA Solo and the BGSU, OSU, and Capital Ensemble contests. Jaquelyn is University Honors bands, as well as involved in Southview’s TPACT the Northwest Regional Orchestra. program and theatre Colin is involved in the National department. She is the daughter Honors Society, Student Senate, of Renee and Steve Long. cross-country and track team. Colin is the son Craig and Kerri Smith.

18A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 SV ice hockey team off to a fast start The Southview Varsity Ice Hockey Team which is remarkable since it’s the soccer player’s Southview Athletes of the Week played three games recently, winning two and first year playing hockey. Lead scorers for the narrowly losing one. The team played well even weekend were Sammy Rogenski with seven after being off the ice six weeks when Sylvania goals and Clark Gibney with six. Matthew sports took a break because of the pandemic. Schulte, Bryce Zasada, and Daniel Delucio all The Cougars took on Clay Friday night and won had four goals over the weekend. Dallas Staton 16-7. Senior Clark Gibney had a hat trick (3 recorded three goals, while Anthony Shadler, goals) and was awarded Most Valuable Player. Noah Gromes and Alex Eichner all had one. The team got up early on Saturday to play Whit- mer and lost in overtime 6-5. On Sunday, the Water polo needs players Cougars handed Maumee a mercy, beating the team 10-0. Goalie Luke Osenbaugh was awarded Sylvania Water Polo is looking for new Most Valuable Player in the Maumee game, players. Practices for the Spring 2021 season begin March 1 at Northview. The Cougar Athlete is senior McKayla Sebring is a senior Lourdes sports news cross-country runner and team volleyball captain. During the last The Lourdes University competitive cheer from a 2020 campaign that was cut short due captain Eric Hollar. Head coach regular season match, McKayla had Zach Medhane commented, a career high 31 digs, which put her team will compete in four events during the 2021 to COVID-19. Head coach Greg Reitz’s squad “Eric has been running in the #1 over 1,000 for her career, only the position for our team for most of second player in SV history to do so. season as head coach Chelsea Leis has an- enters this season ranked sixth in the NAIA this season ... Eric has been able She finished her final season with 418 to finish in the top 8 at every digs, the second best season total nounced the Gray Wolves’ schedule. Lourdes preseason coaches’ poll. The Gray Wolves meet that we've completed this ever. McKayla earned 2nd team All season....” In addition to running NLL and All District honors. Head will take part in the Oklahoma City University were 17-4 overall and 5-1 in the Wolverine- cross-country, Eric runs track and coach Michael Sebring says, plays basketball. Outside of \"McKayla is without a doubt the virtual event on Feb. 12. With the virtual events, Hoosier Athletic Conference when play was athletics, Eric is enrolled in the most competitive player Financial Management Program I've ever coached! The effort and each school will compete on its own campus halted last spring. and is a member of Business heart she plays with is unmatched! Professionals of America and She has been a captain for the with judges watching all the action online and Men’s Wrestling ready to maintains a 3.75 GPA. He hopes last two seasons and along with her scoring the meets. Lourdes will take to the road take to the mat to run track at a Division 1 tremendous volleyball skill set, her on Feb. 19 to compete at the Saint Francis (Ind.) college where he will be a leadership and work ethic will be Invitational in the final tune-up for the Wolver- The potential for a solid season is there, de- business major. sorely missed next year!\" McKayla ine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Champi- spite the compact schedule. Coach Kelly looks has maintained a 4.0 GPA for the onships. This 2021 WHAC Championships are for the Gray Wolves to stay focused despite the last two years. She will continue her scheduled to take place Feb. 27 in Ann Arbor, ever-changing landscape. If Lourdes does that education and volleyball career at Mich. with Concordia (Mich.) hosting the event. and wrestles to its capabilities the Gray Wolves Albion College in Albion, Mich. could be sending several individuals to the Men’s Volleyball looks to NAIA National Championships. Lourdes will continue last year’s success host the inaugural WHAC Championships in- As Lourdes University takes to the court for side the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center on the 2021 men’s volleyball season, the Gray Feb. 13. Wolves look to complete unfinished business Are You Caring & Outgoing? Apply Now! You can make a di erence in the lives of Variety of positions adults with disabili es! available manahanlife.org/sylv $500 Sign-On Bonus Enjoy paid days o , health insurance and more! *$100 a er comple ng orienta on and $400 a er 90 days Loca ons in Sylvania & Toledo *$100 upon comple ng orienta on (1 week) & $400 a er 90 days





SECTION B Feb. 1 — Feb. 14, 2021 Vol. 25, No.19 • yourgood.news YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Sylvania Community Shows Its Heart BY MARY HELEN DARAH “At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished ... it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” These words, spoken by Denzel Washington, certainly apply to the countless individuals and organizations who have supported our community. In February, the month of love, our editions celebrate those who have given their heart and compassion to assist others in need. We also celebrate the Sylvania commu- nity who has helped numerous organizations sustain their efforts in big-hearted ways by lifting, encouraging, feeding, building and supporting its members through these chal- lenging times. Look for Part 2 of the Have a Heart series in the next issue. L-R: Jennifer Archer and Maria Hoschak-Gagnon decorate downtown Sylvania for Valentine’s Day. Being recognized is an honor. Caring for you is our privilege. We’re so proud that our commitment to outstanding patient care has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report, which recently named ProMedica Toledo Hospital as number 1 in metropolitan Toledo. While receiving awards and designations such as this is a great compliment, our highest honor is the privilege of caring for you and your family. promedica.org/toledo-hospital © 2020 ProMedica

2B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 In Style Found Our Haven Boutique Celebrates second anniversary Farmers Market •Saturday, Feb. 27, 12-3 pm Jennie Lewis, owner and creator at Found Our Haven, located at 119 N. Great British Baking: It’s No Mere Trifle Found Our Haven, celebrates the Ontario Street, features antiques, 525 Market St., downtown Toledo second anniversary of her home refinished furniture, and handcrafted Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm Fat Tuesday Dinner decor boutique in downtown Toledo accessories including pillows and The Toledo Farmers Market continues on January 21. aprons. throughout the winter months. From Benfield Wines & Gifts now until May, the market will be held 102 N. Main St., Swanton Debbie Dukes of The Flower Shopper Jessica Ford of Toledo indoors. Winter produce, homemade Tuesday, Feb. 16, 4-7 pm Mercantile adds a botanical touch selects a pair of handmade heart pierogi, coffee, breads, cheese, farm- Enjoy Fat Tuesday dinner created by to the shop for the anniversary party. ornaments by Jennie Lewis. Found fresh eggs, honey, sauces, jams, the Lulu Fare Food Truck. Wine and She also creates floral Our Haven is open the third baked goods, house plants, crafts and dine in tasting room or order dinner arrangements, which are available Thursday, Friday and Saturday of food trucks. First hour is reserved for and wine to go. Pre-orders may be during the shop’s open houses. every month. those higher at risk. Please practice so- placed (not required) by texting 419- cial distancing. 356-3885. To order wine, visit benfield- toledofarmersmarket.com wines.com/togo.  Virtual Event Series Cookie Decorating Zingerman’s Cornman Farms Nazareth Hall Feb. 11 – 27 21211 W. State Route 65, Cornman Farms, an event venue, culi- Grand Rapids, Ohio nary destination and picturesque farm Wednesday, March 31, 6 – 8 pm outside of Ann Arbor, Mich. announces Learn the proper techniques for flood- a new winter virtual event series which ing and frosting sugar cookies. Taught includes card making and cooking by Rachel, owner of Sweet Rae’s classes with Executive Director and Cookies. Reservations required. Tickets Founder Kieron Hales. Register at include six Easter-themed sugar cook- shop.zingermanscornmanfarms.com. ies, frosting kit, hors d’oeuvres and ac- cess to a cash bar. RSVP by March 24. •Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:15 - 8:30 pm Tickets available at Galentine’s Day Card Making Workshop eventbrite.com/e/cookie-decorating- •Friday, Feb. 12, 5:30 - 7:30 pm tickets127888749693. Cooking with Love: Valentine’s Day Dessert Class Home and Garden •Monday, Feb. 15, 10 -11 am Cooking with Kids: President’s Day Found Our Haven - Open House Breakfast 119 N. Ontario St. •Friday, Feb. 26, 5:30 -7:30 pm Downtown Toledo The Perfect Roast Chicken Feb. 18-20, 10 am - 5 pm Home decor boutique featuring an- tiques, refinished furniture, and hand- crafted pillows and accessories. Visit @foundourhaven on Facebook. The Butter Barn - February Sale 5541 Consear Rd. Ottawa Lake, Mich. Feb. 25-28, 10 am - 4 pm SE Michigan’s premier monthly barn sale event. Antique, vintage and hand-crafted decor. Visit @butterbar- nantiques on Facebook. Brieschke’s Bakery Final Paczki Day! Ffrrneooszhten! OPEN MONDAY, FEB. 15 AT 8 A.M. oyvoeFounru!ortmo AND FAT TUESDAY, FEB. 16 AT 6 A.M. Call and place your orders! SPECIAL PREVIEW FEB. 12! apple cinnamon raisin custard blueberry cream cheese apricot lemon chocolate raspberry plain prune white cream 5639 Main Street • Sylvania, OH • 419.882.2302

FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3B Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day: Double the foodie fun Spicy Pigs in a Blanket BY JENNIFER RUPLE cent roll dough, these little piggies get an upgrade to first It happens sometimes; two fun food class with a puff pastry crust. topics present themselves for the same They’re golden brown, flaky issue. I usually choose one and run with and have just enough heat it, but this time I just couldn’t decide be- from the pepper jack cheese tween Super Bowl party food or sweet and the jalapeños. Add an treats for Valentine’s Day. So, let’s just call extra layer of flavor by dipping it a tie and have twice the fun this issue. them in a tangy, whole-grain mustard. Recipe makes 16 Spicy Pigs in a Blanket hors d’oeuvres. Regardless of the winning team, you’ll be the MVP when 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, you serve Spicy Pigs in a Blanket. Typically made with cres- thawed 16 miniature cocktail sausages 2 slices pepper jack cheese, Cut a slit across the top of each sausage. Fill with a piece of cheese, lay a jalapeño slice on top, and place it each cut into 8 pieces at the end of one of the puff pastry strips. Roll it up snuggly. 16 jarred pickled jalapeño Lay it on a sheet pan and repeat to make the rest. slices 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, melted Brush the tops with melted butter. Bake until golden Whole grain mustard for dipping brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Author’s note: if you’re not a pork fan, try making these with Allow them to cool slightly then serve with whole-grain a kosher-style frank made with chicken and beef such as Aaron’s mustard. Best brand available at Sautter’s Market. (Recipe adapted from Ree Drummond, Heat oven to 375 F. The New Frontier, 2019) Lay the puff pastry sheet flat and cut into four equal pieces. Then cut each piece into four strips. Slow Cooker Valentine’s Small paper candy cups, size 4 1 cup sugar Drain 1/3 to ½ cup of juice from strawber- Day Candy Sprinkles of your choice 3-ounce package strawberry gelatin ries and reserve for frosting. ½ cup buttermilk If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at To a slow cooker, add all the ingredients 10-ounce package frozen strawberries, thawed Fold strawberries into batter. Pour batter making candy, this slow cooker method is a (except the sprinkles). Cover and set the tem- ½ tablespoon melted butter for brushing pan into wells of the cakelet pan to ¾ full. great way to get your feet wet. The recipe is perature to low. Allow the mixture to cook for so simple, and the results are delicious. The 30 minutes, then stir it every 10 minutes until Strawberry Frosting Bake 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick in- slow cooker does all the work – it is literally a the chocolate is completely melted. It should serted into the center comes out clean. dump it all in and stir food. take about 1 hour total. ¼ cup butter, softened 1 pound confectioners sugar Allow cakelets to rest in pan for 5 minutes. I first made slow cooker candy over the hol- Once mixture is melted, spoon into candy 1/3 to ½ cup juice drained from strawberries Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool com- idays in a chocolate version. They were a hit cups. Decorate with sprinkles immediately pletely before frosting. with family and friends, so naturally I began and allow chocolate to set. Heat oven to 350 F. Using a pastry brush, thinking about making another batch for generously coat pan with melted butter and For the frosting, combine butter, confec- Valentine’s Day. (Recipe by Jennifer Ruple) flour it. tioners sugar and strawberry juice. Beat until creamy. This go around, I used white chocolate in- Strawberry Hearts Cakelets In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, gredients. The white chocolate version is salt and baking soda. Set aside. (Recipe adapted from cooks.com) equally scrumptious, even more so for white More sweets for your sweeties. This cakelet Author’s Note: chocolate lovers. recipe was adapted from a strawberry cake In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs. 1 pound dry roasted peanuts recipe that was given to me by a co-worker Add oil, sugar, gelatin and buttermilk. For those of you who are interested in mak- 1 pound vanilla almond bark years ago. I’ve since adapted it for cupcakes Stir vigorously until well blended. ing the Broccoli Egg Casserole I wrote about for 6 ounces white chocolate chips and now for cakelets. I couldn’t resist after Add the flour mixture and blend. the mid-January issue, I inadvertently left out 4-ounce bar of white chocolate finding this sweet little heart-shaped pan re- a key ingredient from the recipe… 12 large eggs. cently at Target. Recipe makes 8 cakelets. Slow Cooker Valentine’s Strawberry Hearts Day Candy 2 cups all-purpose flour Cakelets ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil

4B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 SCAT team finds Community support helps SAFS unique ways to cope overcome new obstacles with pandemic “Last year was challenging but we overcame services while facing the challenge of raising new obstacles with the help of the kindhearted funds without two of our major fundraisers. Many nonprofits are feeling the effects from Maria Hoschak-Gagnon is the community. In the beginning of the pan- We have had to create other ways to generate COVID-19, Sylvania Community Action Team Sylvania Community Action Team demic, we focused on keeping everyone safe funds to make up for that loss. We are hoping is one of these nonprofits. However, not all of the Executive Director. by adapting new protocols. We then focused to still host our largest fundraising event, the changes have had a negative impact. Executive —by Megann Kathleen Photography on having enough food and resources to keep Chocolate and Wine Affair in 2021, but post- Director, Maria Hoschak-Gagnon, said “I could up with the ever-increasing demand for our pone it until it is safe to do so. not be prouder of how the employees have han- Drug Take Back Day and the youth alcohol, to- dled the changing environment and found bacco and vaping compliance checks in the local Dottie Segur is the Sylvania Area The community has opened their hearts to unique ways to better the organization and its area to help keep alcohol and drugs out of the Family Services Executive Director. help us get through this difficult time. In 2020 mission during the pandemic.” hand of Sylvania youth. we experienced a 41 percent increase for the need for our resources especially pertaining to Sylvania Community Action Team is a local “2021 will be a critical year for our youth, food insecurities. Individuals and groups youth prevention group that was created 35 years families and community. The need for mental came up with creative ways to assist SAFS. ago to address the rise in drinking and drug use health awareness, suicide, social media and gam- Many businesses, schools, churches and other in the area’s youth. It has since grown to include ing safety, and alcohol and drug prevention will organizations came up with fun, creative food eight employees and 25 board members from be even higher this year, according to Hoschak- drives to help us to keep up with the demand. the Sylvania community, who now focus on the Gagnon. “Unfortunately, as the need grows broader mission of empowering youth, families higher, our funds have grown smaller. Due to the Such is the case of Lynda and Ed Hoffman. and the community to make safe and healthy cancellation of our biggest fundraiser, our annual She sews handmade masks for purchase. She choices through education, awareness and sup- SCATACULAR breakfast, we are in need of and her husband used the funds to purchase port. more donations and sponsors this year.” Anyone food for SAFS. Between monetary donations interested in helping the cause can donate they have received and food purchased from Hoschak-Gagnon points out how the SCAT money or supplies anytime or consider helping mask sales, the couple has donated over Youth Groups were able to continue to meet and sponsor or register to run in the upcoming Hot $10,000 in pantry items and funds to our or- work on projects remotely. The high school Cocoa 10k/5k/1 mile on Feb. 20. For more in- ganization. group reached out to help other area youth formation visit scatsylvania.org or through their social media #myscatstory short tinyurl.com/scathotcocoa21 to register for the SAFS would like to thank our big-hearted videos of teens sharing their experiences on dif- Hot Cocoa event. community for supporting families when they ferent topics and letting their peers know they needed it most. As we begin 2021, we know are not alone. The junior high group created a these needs will not go away anytime soon. social media project promoting the crisis hotline Thankfully with your help, we can continue by designing signs to put into a collage providing our mission to strengthen our community, an encouraging message and the crisis text line one family at a time.” number. The youth groups were not the only area to grow, as SCAT’s parenting classes Love is driving force behind good works switched to a streaming platform reaching over “When I started at United Way after having 600 parents. been at Sylvania Arts for eight years, I never would have guessed that I’d be working in the Although many community events had to be volunteer space amid a global pandemic. I did cancelled, the SCAT team is proud that they understand how people were passionate about were still able to work with Sylvania Police De- creativity, and doing good works for the things partment to move forward with Lucas County they cared about, but I wouldn’t have used the word “love” to describe any of it. FOR SALE Fast forward to today – and “love” charac- BUSINESS, BUILDING or BOTH terizes what I see on a daily basis perfectly. I Jennifer Archer see it in the incredibly generous gifts our In Prime Downtown Sylvania Location donors make, not just during the campaign but also to our emergency response fund. I see After 37-plus years, the owners are ready to it in the volunteers giving their time every retire. The building is equipped for baking week. I see it in the donations of thousands of but could be transformed for other uses. dollars-worth of food and goods they give when overwhelmed pantries like Sylvania Buy the business, the building or both! Area Family Services so desperately need it, and I see it in the way volunteers have formed what I call tribes caring and supporting each other. All of these ways are truly a love for our community, and each and every person in it.” Email offers to [email protected] PUPPY LOVE

FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5B Many hearts filled with compassion help The Victory Center provide services It takes many hearts filled with compassion, care calls to participants to check in and make care, and community service to help The Vic- sure they were okay. Some of those who re- The Ability Center supports in tory Center provide thousands of free wellness ceived calls said it was the first time they had services to cancer patients, survivors, and spoken to another person since the shutdown those closest to them. began. Reopening meant new cleaning proce- dures and smaller groups, but TVC has car- As northwest Ohio and southeast Michi- ried on. Clients continue to thank us for gan’s premier cancer wellness center, we are providing them with a safe space to connect thrilled to be celebrating 25 years of service to with other cancer survivors. None of those the community this year. Cancer is a disease support services would be possible without that affects all aspects of a person’s life -- phys- the compassion and care of individual donors ical, emotional and spiritual. It is a journey and corporate sponsors who have a warm which, at times, has monumental conse- place in their hearts for The Victory Center. quences. TVC is a place where no one has to The community came together to continue walk through that journey alone. supporting us, for which we will always be deeply grateful. Obviously the past 12 months have been a challenge; however, The Victory Center never The Victory Center has two locations, in stopped serving its clients. Early in the pan- Perrysburg and Toledo. Call 419-531-7600 for demic, when the center had to close its doors more information. for eight weeks, the staff made more than 400 the time of a pandemic L-R: The Victory Center team of Karen Evans, special events manager, Dianne The year 2020 was supposed to be our cele- in this time of pandemic. Barndt, executive director, and Lisa Marquette, program manager, hold bratory year – our 100th birthday. Instead, we Our Assistance Dog program continued to hearts they created at a staff retreat. rose to another occasion – a pandemic. Most of whom we serve would qualify as “compro- raise, train and place service and therapy dogs mised,” so we jumped in with both feet to help. throughout 2020, the only such provider across We did over 2,000 wellness calls; collected, as- America to do so. Since March, our Home Ac- sembled, boxed and delivered two rounds of cessibility department completed 139 projects COVID care packages, each time delivering – installing ramps, steps, handrails, grab bars – over 100 boxes of products important to the making life safer and easier for citizens already people we serve. Like every organization, we grappling with a virus that doesn’t care about mastered Zoom and now use it daily. During access issues. the lockdown, we slowed, but only to check on each other, get our bearings, assess our situa- As soon as universities reopened, we began tion and that of the disabled community, adapt again to speak with nursing students, educating to the new reality, and work out a plan for op- them on how best to treat and help heal patients erating as close to normal as circumstances with disabilities, but with a new resolve and un- would allow. derstanding that hard choices were being made in COVID situations based on old assumptions In some cases, we created “best practices” by and misperceptions about living with a disabil- necessity, incorporating COVID protocols into ity, making the talks that much more vital. what we already did well. We started holding weekly webinars addressing issues pertinent to These are just a few of our successes in the people with disabilities, our sister organizations face of this pandemic. It is not unlike how we who serve them, and our community partners took on polio all those year ago. Rising to meet the need of the day is what we do. It is in our blood – has been for a hundred years. THROUGH 3/6/21

YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 6B Church 3TwentyOne offers community support Church 3TwentyOne 2020 Community Support 321GO, Church 3TwentyOne’s Community Outreach Group, had to get creative in 2020 to continue supporting the Sylvania community while ensuring the safety for those in the commu- nity it serves as well as its church members. Lisa’s Nails Senior Food Deliveries Get your toes (& fingers!) As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, 321GO assembled a team of 70+ volunteers to dis- Valentine-ready ~ tribute weekly food kits prepared by Sylvania Area Family Services to senior citizens throughout visit Lisa’s Nails Lucas County. From March through August, volunteers delivered a total of 1,500 food bags as to complete the look well as Easter lilies, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, pet food and other essential supplies to over 90 you want! senior citizens in Lucas County. 419/517-0092 Gift cards available! “We quickly discovered that many of our seniors were feeling extremely isolated during the pandemic and their need for companionship was just as great as their need for food. A small Lisa’s Nails • 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. • Toledo, OH 43623 group of volunteers began weekly calls to our seniors, making sure all their needs were being met and sometimes simply lending a kind, compassionate ear when needed.” Valentine’s Day! Order your Valentine’s Day treats now! heAanrtd-skheaeppetdhepan!IT’S FEBRUARY!PPaacczzkki TTiimmee! •Special Preview Feb. 12 •Monday, Feb. 15 at 8 am •Fat Tuesday Feb. 16 at 6 am 419-882-2302 Trunk ‘R’ Treat 5639 Main St. On Oct. 25, Church 3TwentyOne hosted a fun and safe Trunk ‘R’ Treat for the families and children of Sylvania. Over 600 guests were treated to free candy, donuts, cider, music, entertain- ment and fun in the Church 3TwentyOne parking lot, located across the street from Centennial Terrace. “We took extra precautions to make the event as safe as possible with socially distanced measures, face masks, gloves and careful sanitizing of all candy for the event.” For 2021, Church 3TwentyOne is planning a even bigger Trunk ‘R’ Treat event that will again be 100 percent free of charge to guests. July 3 celebration - 2021 In 2021, Church 3TwentyOne will again be hosting the Sylvania fireworks-watching celebration in the church parking lot. Its location is ideal for watching the fireworks being located directly across the street from Centennial Terrace where the fireworks are launched each year. Guests who park on our property will enjoy free food, drinks, water, entertainment and fun activities along with a front row seat for the Sylvania fireworks.

FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7B L-R: Tiffany Scott, Taylor Fitzgerald, Michelle Sprott and Julia Vandergrift. Five Lakes Volunteer Gary Micsko takes Church grocery orders at Sautter’s Market Chamber staff builds community reaches out to last spring. As the Sylvania Chamber team looks forward building blocks together, you get something that community into 2021, we are overcome with emotions; ex- is bigger or better than the sum of the parts. It’s couragement. Again, the community rallied. citement for all of the fun programs and events when one plus one equals three. Separately, they At the beginning of the quarantine, our first Several businesses sold out of the designated we will create, anticipation of networking and don’t produce at the same level at which they thoughts were, \"How can we show God's love ‘Love Your Neighbor’ gift while others re- getting to see everyone again, and probably the produce together. Thus, one plus one equals to our community?\" and \"What has God given ported record sales. one that keeps us up at night the most – fear. three. us to use?\" We realized that our concern was Fear that it won’t unfold again as originally for the most vulnerable in our community and We believe that in 2021 God will again use planned. 2020 was hard. Really hard for event The U.S. Marines have it. So do the Navy we looked for ways to help by establishing the Church to show his love in our city and planners. Our lives revolve around calendars, Seals and the U.S. Army Green Berets. They are community partnerships. We entered into an make a difference. We invite our community checklists and energy drinks. It’s seeing months a team, and are united by a common bond. agreement with Sautter's Market to deliver to join in! of hard work come to fruition and watching it groceries to seniors in the community. De- unfold that gives our work purpose and mean- You see, people want to care about their mand quickly rose and the ability to take ing. work. They want to believe that at the end of the phone orders and shop for them exceeded the day they have done something more than make available staff at Sautter’s. We mobilized However, there is relief because of this team money. It’s people, united by a common bond, church members and then members of the right here. We are privileged to work side by side who make a high-performance organization. community joined to fill the need. each day, encourage each other, learn and be creative, and most importantly, have fun! And this is your Sylvania Area Chamber of Later in the summer, we could see the Commerce, a dynamic and unstoppable team. strain from the pandemic on small business Synergy is what happens when, by putting Whatever 2021 brings us, we are poised, united owners and the community’s need to respond. and ready to have ‘More Fun in ’21!’ Everyone wanted to feel like he or she were doing something to make a difference. We en- tered into an agreement with 25 local small businesses for a ‘Love Your Neighbor 419’ campaign. The idea was that people would shop locally for a gift to give to a neighbor, service provider, or anyone who needed en- Rotary members have a heart The Rotary Club of Sylvania had a heart dur- ing 2020 even though it was a very challenging Laura Dosch is the Sylvania Rotary Start the year. We focused on getting involved with our Club President. community. In July and August of 2020, our savings! club partnered with Habitat for Humanity by these service projects even though it was a very having club members volunteer on the rehab of tough year. Not only does our club have a heart on auto insurance a home for a single mother with two sons. In but each and every member of the Rotary Club addition, our club donated $5,000 to the costs of Sylvania has a heart and was determined to McGuire Group of this renovation. In August and October of help our community. Insurance Agency 2020, several members wrote letters of encour- agement to veterans attending a retreat at the Cathy McGuire HOOVES Farm, which was founded by 6387 Monroe St Amanda Held. In November of 2020, our club Sylvania, OH 43560-1429 donated $3,000 to Sylvania STEM for the pur- 419-885-4600 chase of laptops for their students who were af- [email protected] fected by COVID-19. In November, our members volunteered at the Ronald McDonald S1039b Not all companies are licensed or operate in all states. Not all products are offered in all states. Go to erieinsurance.com for company licensure and territory information. House by preparing a dinner for residents. We were not able to hold our biggest fundraiser, Burger Bash, this past summer, so in November and December of 2020, our club held a fundraiser called, Put a Little Jingle in Your Pocket, which was sponsored by Sylvania Smile and Arrow Printing and Copy We sold raffle tickets for $20 each and raised over $10,000. We were able to donate $4,000 to Sylvania Area Family Services from those proceeds. The Rotary Club of Sylvania was able to see the positive impact on our community through

8B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 Latta appointed to committee by Republican leadership The 2019 Janet Phleger Foundation grant recipients are shown with gifts that Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) was se- I look forward to advancing access to high-speed were handmade by past recipients to welcome them into the JPF family. lected by Committee Republican Leader Cathy broadband and closing the digital divide, ensur- McMorris Rodgers to lead Republicans on the ing our communications networks are safe and Phleger Foundation accepting Communications and Technology (C&T) Sub- secure, freeing up spectrum for 5G expanding grant applications committee at the Energy and Commerce Com- the rollout of our 5G infrastructure, and main- mittee for the 117th Congress. taining global leadership to bring innovative BY MARY HELEN DARAH awarded $140,000 and helped 50 students technologies to market.” achieve their colligate dreams. “It is an honor to be able to continue to serve The Janet Phleger Foundation (JPF) was es- as Republican Leader on the Communications Latta served as the Republican Leader for the tablished in 2007 by Jennifer Brouwer in JPF provides college and trade school and Technology Subcommittee under the lead- C&T Subcommittee in the 116th Congress, honor of her mother who passed away of pan- scholarships for students that have a ership of Energy and Commerce Republican where he led efforts to stop illegal robocalls, close creatic cancer in 2001. Brouwer was only 19 parent/legal guardian diagnosed with cancer. Leader Rodgers,” said Latta. “New and emerging the digital divide, invest in broadband infra- years old at the time. While caring for her The parent or legal guardian could have technologies continue to revolutionize the way structure, increase security, expand 5G, and mother, Brouwer learned first hand that beaten cancer years ago, are currently fighting we live, work, and learn; it is critically important more. In the 115th Congress, Latta was the Chair money saved for higher education can quickly the disease, or lost their battle to cancer. The to ensure our laws are keeping pace with the ad- of the Digital Commers and Consumer Protec- be depleted to help pay for costly cancer treat- scholarship is currently $3,000 and is available vancements that are changing the ways we com- tion Subcommittee, where he worked to accel- ments and hospital stays. Often a family's to students in the Greater Toledo Area. municate with each other. We must also focus erate legislation focused on autonomous funds are drained through a health crisis and, on making sure Americans who live in rural vehicles, advancing new technologies, and more. many times the hope attending college are no For more information about eligibility and communities, like many who live in Ohio’s Fifth Latta also served as Vice Chair of the C&T Sub- longer feasible. Since 2007, the JPF has to view the application visit janetphlegerfoun- Congressional District in Northwest and West committee in the 114th Congress. Latta has dation.com or call 419-410-8240 for addi- Central Ohio, are not left behind as participation served as an active member of the Energy and tional information. in our 21st century economy relies more and Commerce Committee since 2010. more on internet access. Over the next two years, ODOT offering free online Unmanned Aircraft Systems knowledge courses The number of drones in the United States buildings, and telecommunications structures. has exploded in the past decade. Today, 1.7 They can do filmmaking, photography, home- million drones are registered with the Federal land security, and more. Aviation Administration. However, only about 208,000 pilots are certified to fly them. There are currently job opportunities all over Ohio where companies are looking for The Ohio Department of Transportation is UAS pilots to join their team. offering a free e-learning course that provide the fundamental knowledge needed in prepar- Interested persons can access the courses ing for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) through the Ohio Local Technical Assistance Remote Pilot Certification Exam. Program (LTAP) website learning.transporta- tion.ohio.gov. This is a great place to start for individuals that currently fly as a hobby or would like to After completing the free e-learning fly UAS for work-related applications. courses, participants will be well prepared to take the certification exam. ODOT is provid- Becoming a certified pilot will provide the ing this information for individuals and those knowledge and background needed to safely looking to expand their businesses capabili- fly drones and open the door to so many op- ties. portunities. UAS remote pilots utilize their skills in performing work such as surveying Any questions about the e-learning courses, and inspections of property, roads, bridges, contact Ohio LTAP at [email protected] or 877-800-0031. Gavarone named chair of senate local government and elections committee Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) ing an integral role in crafting the state’s oper- named State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R- ating budget, elections law, ensuring our small Bowling Green) as chair of the Senate’s Local business owners have the tools and resources Government & Elections Committee, as well necessary to move our economy forward and as vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee, much more,” said Gavarone. “It is time to get the panel responsible for managing Ohio’s bi- to work!” ennial state budget bill. In addition, Gavarone will serve on the Ju- “I am honored in the faith President Huff- diciary Committee, Small Business & Eco- man has placed in me to work on a variety of nomic Opportunity Committee and Rules & issues important to Ohioans, including play- Reference Committee. 2021 TMACOG leadership elected At the 2021 General Assembly of members ness meeting of the TMACOG General As- of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of sembly, held by virtual teleconference Jan. 22, Governments, Ottawa County Commissioner 2021. Mark Stahl was elected to serve a second term TMACOG Chair Emeritus and Ohio Dis- as chair of TMACOG, and Mike Aspacher, trict 6 Court of Appeals Judge Mark mayor of Bowling Green, was elected to his Pietrykowski swore in the new leadership. The first term as vice chair. The appointments are president of TMACOG is Tim W. Brown. for one year. The election was held at the busi- Nationally Accredited #SYLVANIASTRONG

FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9B Engagement L-R: Earl Mack, Suzette Cowell, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas and Anita Madison at the MLK Drum Major Awards held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sylvania. St. Joseph's hosts MLK Drum awards BY MARY HELEN DARAH ment experience including the Ohio Liquor Control and Ohio Homeland Security. He is a Grant Slater asked Laura McKay to marry him on Dec. 19, 2020 in The Catholic Diocese of Toledo announced U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Viet- Kampala, Uganda. The parents of the bride are Lisa and David McKay, the recipients of its 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther nam War conflict. of Sylvania, and the parents of the groom are Laura and Kirk Slater, who King Jr. Drum Major Awards. Nominations are missionaries in Uganda. An Aug. 14, 2021 wedding is planned at the were sought for individuals whose lives demon- Mack is the president of the Toledo chapter same camp near Hillsdale, Mich. where the couple met when they were strate Dr. King’s call for service, peace, justice of the Buffalo Soldiers. Buffalo Soldiers is a mo- both counselors. The bride-to-be is a nursing aid and will graduate from and racial equality. The three recipients openly torcycle club, which provides many community The University of Toledo School of Nursing in May. The groom-to-be is a and actively, support social justice causes, call services, largely focused on helping children. It music education major at Spring Arbor University. Mich. for peace where there is conflict, serve the dis- organizes a Veteran’s Day “Operation Shut-In enfranchised in their community, and strive for Meal Delivery,” Christmas Angel Tree and other SYLVANIA’S OWN COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION racial equality. charitable causes across the region. JOIN NOW. ALL MEMBERS ARE PART OWNERS! Bishop Daniel E. Thomas celebrated Mass to Last year, the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers pro- Promote Harmony on Jan. 17 at St. Joseph vided coronavirus kits and school supplies for SYLVANIA AREA If you live, work, go to school or volunteer in the Catholic Church, in Sylvania, which concluded the community during a voter registration Sylvania area, you can become a member. Visit our with the presentation of the awards. The 2021 event. A recent initiative is their “What To Do FEDERAL CREDIT UNION web site for complete banking services or stop by Drum Major Awardees are Suzette Cowell, Earl When Stopped By The Police Workshop” held and see us. D. Mack and Anita R. Madison. for children in partnership with the Junction SYLVANIA Coalition, Restorative Justice Program and AREA HOME MORTGAGES NOW AVAILABLE! As the founder of the Toledo Urban Federal TPD’s Community Service Section. Credit Union in 1996, Suzette Cowell has made FEDERAL JOIN TODAY! 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It faced opposition from opening from Missionary Baptist Church where she serves as the Federal oversight body – the National Credit the administrative assistant to the pastor. She is Union Administration, but prevailed and gained actively involved in several community organi- 700 members in its first year. It currently has al- zations including: STRIVE- a summer youth most 4,000 members and assets of $7.2 million. camp, the National Association for the Advance- The credit union achieved a rare 4-star rating ment of Colored People. She is the vice president (excellent) in the fourth quarter of 2012 from of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists; and is Bauer Financial, a leading national bank re- a coordinator of the Toledo district voter regis- search firm that rates banks and credit unions. tration of the Ohio Unity Coalition. In 2004, Cowell organized Toledo’s African Though Madison retired from law enforce- American Festival, which celebrated its 15th ment after 30 years of service, she volunteers for year in 2019. The 2020’s festival was cancelled numerous causes including community coordi- due to COVID-19. nator for the Toledo Police Department com- munity review board and vice chair to the Police Earl Mack is a lifelong resident of the city of Reform Task Force. She also leads a program Toledo. and a graduate of Jesup W. Scott High sponsored by the African American Police School. He earned a degree in law enforcement League, which mentors and assists applicants of from The University of Toledo. He and Annette color and other applicants through the TPD hir- Mack have been married for 49 years and are the ing process. Many of those applicants have be- parents of three children, two of whom survive. come TPD officers. Mack has nearly four decades of law enforce-

10B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 BY GAIL BISHOP Women” by Layne Redmond. “All the eggs a less nights…that we are all grown from some- often ignoring her for hours. But with Sam, woman will ever carry form in her ovaries thing. That we carry on the seed, and I was she barely sleeps at night as she waits for a sin- “Push” while she is a four month fetus in the womb part of her garden.” gle sound so she can comfort him. This differ- By Ashley Audrain of her mother. This means cellular life begins ence leads to problems with Violet as well as This psychological mystery begins with a in the womb of our grandmother.” This This leads to the main idea of the novel. Is added stress to an already rocky marriage. passage from “When the Drummers Were sounds interesting until you realize, like Violet a “bad seed”? Or are we hearing one Blythe Connor does, that Etta (your grand- side of a story from a woman who just might What makes this a great read is not know- mother) and Cecilia (your mother) do not be mentally unstable herself? After all, Fox ing who is to blame until the very end. And if necessarily have many traits you would want seems to see nothing amiss about his daughter. you are wondering why the novel is titled “The carried on in your own daughter. Push”-you will have to wait until the final But soon, Fox and Blythe are called from chapters. It’s not like Blythe wasn’t warned-“One day preschool because Violet has terrorized a little you’ll understand, Blythe. The women in this boy. Then a little incident at the playground I promise my next review will be a nice his- family … we’re different,” Cecilia explains. occurs and a boy falls off the top of the slide torical fiction novel but it is rare I read two Etta and Cecilia can be abusive if they feel like and Violet not only appears unconcerned but thrillers that have me racing to the end. If you it but mostly they are neglectful and seem to also was pretty close to the boy when he fell. want a cocktail to complement the theme, I suffer from both narcissism and depression. Blythe is left asking herself, “Where does it suggest The Yellow Wallbanger from Tequila When Blythe escapes her home life to attend begin? When do we know? What makes them Mockingbird by Tim Federle named for the college, she meets Fox. Fox comes from a lov- turn? Who is to blame?” short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” about a ing, stable home and they quickly fall in love, woman’s descent into madness following her decide to marry, and eventually start a family. Things get really interesting when Blythe husband’s “cure” for her “hysterics.” Combine gives birth to a little boy. Sam is perfect and one and half ounces of vodka and four ounces At first, Blythe is unconcerned about her happy and just all around different from Vio- of orange juice and pour over ice in a highball background. “I would be different. I would be let. But Blythe is also a different mother to glass. Top with a half an ounce of Galliano like other women for whom it all came easily. Sam. When Violet was a baby, Blythe put on liqueur. Drink this while you read the last line- I would be everything my mother is not.” Of headphones and pretended to not hear Violet it’s a doozy. course, Violet, the baby, has other ideas. After screaming when she woke up from her nap, Blythe gives birth to a beautiful baby girl, the trouble starts. She has a difficult delivery and Hikers Enjoy the Nightlife recovery and Violet is not an easy baby. At this point in the novel, it becomes clear Blythe is an unreliable narrator. Is she suffering from “normal” issues all new mothers experience? Is it post partum depression? Is it possible for a baby to “hate” her mother, as Blythe seems to think Violet does? It doesn't help matters that Violet quiets down as soon as her father picks her up. Then she starts to think about her family tree. Has she passed on this behav- ior from her own mother and grandmother? “I started to understand, during those sleep- WHAT Leslie Smarszcz and Eunice Linda Fayerweather and Jennifer WE’RE Agnew attend the event that Day enjoy their night hike. For READING does not require registration and additional After Dark events visit NOW encourages hikers to bring a MetroparksToledo/discover/ buddy and flashlights. Metroparks-after-dark. The Doctors Blackwell: Bravey: Chasing Beginners: The Joy Meet Me In Bombay Devon Donnelly, environmental Pam Ulrich enjoys the dog-friendly How Two Pioneering Dreams, Befriending and Transformative education specialist, welcomes event that allows guests to walk the Sisters Brought Pain, and Other Power of Lifelong by Jenny Ashcroft guest to Secor Metropark on Jan. trails until 8 pm. Medicine to Women Big Ideas Learning 20 after dark. and Women toledolibrary.org —by Mary Helen Darah to Medicine by Alexi Pappas by Tom Vanderbilt 419.259.5200 by Janice Namura

FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11B THE STARS SPEAK janet amid needed changes. In the collective way of thought, SIGNS a strong, beneficial month where positive things it invokes a restless, atmosphere, mainly in areas ARIES (March 20-April 19) can happen. Though Mercury in retrograde beck- February ... of leadership, politics, financial and career as- ons not to haste, Jupiter and Saturn are favorable Bending from Heaven, in azure mirth, pects. It takes 12 years to go through all the signs, An interesting month for you in most aspects to keep moving. This can be a highly charged It kissed the forehead of the Earth, so understand that Jupiter in the heavens can of life, mainly finances. Easy come, easy go. Be month for you, though after Feb 21, it intensifies And smiled upon the silent sea, bring to light matters that need to be addressed. well aware of your tendency to be over zealous with better expectations. And bade the frozen streams be free, In the friendly, humane sign of Aquarius it may where generosity is concerned. With Mercury, the And waked to music all their fountains, feel quite at home, as its interest can stem from planet of chat, now in retrograde, words that are SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) And breathed upon the frozen mountains science, mysticism, music and philosophy. It can spoken need clarity. Delivery does count. also be restless, and not always act traditionally. As with most, you may find yourself nesting –Percy Bysshe Shelley TAURUS (April 20-May 20) more, paying more attention to the home base, as Dear Readers, For those born under Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius, opposed to getting yourself out. Though your de- We begin the month with Mercury, the planet or Leo, Libra, Aries, Aquarius and Gemini, you’re An chaotic period for you as work issues. livery with words may be less patient with Mer- of chat, now in retrograde until Feb 21, 2021. As quite at home in this transit. For others, much de- These are triggered as Uranus now in your own cury in retrograde, you find yourself treading always, communication can be awkward, and can pends on where it falls in your birth chart, based sign, at odds with Saturn and Jupiter may create carefully not to overstep. This can be a strong be taken out of context if words and delivery are on your time of birth. unpredictable circumstances. Better to coast then month to create a list, then stick to your guns. not precise. This month for many can be good in Feb. 11, 2021-new moon in the stir the pot. Mercury in retrograde at your mid- that the planets dance favorably together. How- friendly sign of Aquarius heaven conjunct Saturn and Jupiter may be giving SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) ever, Mars and Uranus conjunct in the earthy sign off double messages. Your intentions may be clear, of Taurus can be unpredictable with matters in fi- This is a very observant moon aspect and we though your actions can be diverted. As with most Sags’ communication is the key, nance and business and at odds with the transit- hyper-focus on situations involving ourselves as and with Mercury now in retrograde of your area ing Sun. This can create a sense of feeling well as others. It’s about letting go of the ego and GEMINI (May 21-June 20) of chat, your words as well as delivery may get way unsettled. Much has to do with perception, paying better attention to what others may be ahead of you. Be aware also of taking way too though those born under Scorpio, Taurus, and feeling and saying, and taking in, receiving. With your ruler now in retrograde, you may much on. Pacing yourself is always a good thing. Leo may feel the affects more so. Human nature at its best describes the new moon be more inclined this month to seek out, to A good week to focus on financial and work mat- Sun now in the friendly sign of in Aquarius ... an intellectual moon, wisdom on reevaluate life as you know it to be. A heightened ters, while paying attention to your own needs. Aquarius a karmic level. Anytime a new moon occurs, we cycle, clearing the path, though a bit bumpy at the The sun entered the sign of Aquarius on Jan. find ourselves creating better habits. It’s a chance start, but paved with great intentions. This may CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) 19 it will remain there until Feb. 19. Generally to create a clean slate. Those affected by this par- be your year to accomplish all that you set out to people that were born with the sun Aquarius have ticular new moon are Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio, do. Staying on task is the key. With so much activity taking pace in your area a sense of airiness. They are visionaries, free-spir- Taurus and, of course, Cancer as they are ruled by of money, you should be doing favorably well. ited and radical inventors. The interesting thing the moon. For the rest of us, wherever the new CANCER (June 21-July 20) Though with Mercury in retrograde, be careful about this month is that Saturn, the planet of moon falls into your chart will determine its im- when signing on the dotted line. Before jumping structure now in earthy Capricorn, provides foot- portance. It’s all about money and security this month, in to anything quick and easy, take time to read ing for the transiting Sun in Aquarius. This could Full moon in meticulous Virgo Feb. keeping yourself on track. More importantly between the lines. A good strong personal period be a great period for enterprise, starting a business 27, 2021 being more cautious as well as motivated. The for you as well. The pressure should be off. or just doing something out of the ordinary. Great year ahead is all about family and home, personal week to focus on friends, entertaining or just let- The full moon in Virgo make you aggressive as well as environmental, possibly a move or AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ting loose. We welcome the sun in Aquarius as it in the search for perfection. Emotions as always changes within your foundation. The cards are in brings light to our dreary, ordinary, everyday lives run high with any full moon. However, in Virgo, your favor, though Mercury in retrograde may As both Jupiter and Saturn aspect your own lives we may find ourselves nit picking. If you are ready cause you to question your every move. As always sign, you should be in fine form. However as with Saturn the planet of learning to begin a diet or health regimen now would be perception is key. most retrogrades pull back when and reevaluate. Saturn is now in the unconventional, innova- the correct time! This moon sextiles Pluto giving Not a good time to take on more then you can tive sign of Aquarius, Dec. 17, 2020 until March us motivation to tear down the old and bring in LEO (July 22-Aug. 22) handle. Making major changes? Do so after Feb 7, 2023 (we experienced it for a short time earlier the new. Virgo is, however, the most critical sign 21, though planning is always a good strategy. this year from March 21-July 1, 2020). The cosmic of the zodiac and we must guard against being too With planetary influences taking place in your guiding light of the zodiac hasn’t stationed in the critical, picky, or otherwise negative about people area of partnership, both work and personal, you PISCES (Feb 19-March 19) water bearer’s realm for nearly 30 years; its last (or ourselves), situations and events occurring in may be inclined to feel pressure, as well as obliga- transit was from Feb. 6, 1991, to Jan. 28, 1994. Hu- our lives. Others could react this way toward you. tion where your attention lies. This transit can Letting go of the past, working on staying pos- manitarian Aquarius represents New Age, while On the other hand, Virgo is about critically based trigger work matters and your outlook as well as itive is the key. With Mercury in retrograde, this astute, practical Saturn presents structure and thinking, which is not the same as being critical the end result. The opposition of the planets can is a time to rethink, reevaluate and restart your boundaries. At this time with the world so heavily of others, and this can be an asset. This is a time be chaotic, yet can also bring to light the ability to goals. Jupiter and Saturn now in your area of doused with intensity and strife, we could use a to face the reality of your situation calmly and see things from another perspective. thought can be beneficial as well as positive as it dose of uniqueness and unconventionality. Wel- without becoming overly emotional and find so- lightens the load. A good month to prepare for come Aquarius! lutions. Those born under Virgo, Pisces, Sagittar- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) new and better opportunities. In astrological beliefs and teachings, Saturn is ius and Gemini are affected. However, as always, the father of the skies. The taskmaster, the teacher Cancer is ruled by the full moon, so it is indirectly Health and fitness, responsibility and doing for *Janet Amid is a columnist & radio/media person- of the zodiac. While teaching hard life lessons a part of this chaos of emotions. others has always been your mantra. Being of through discipline, it allows you to break critical Mercury, the planet of chat, service is important. This period opens the door ality, and can be heard on 105.5 FM with Eric Chase's cycles, to change, to mature and grow. 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12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST FEBRUARY 2021 LIVES CELEBRATED David Browning also served as an instructor of pre-license ed- sister, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Philip) Hopkins; for- as he worked a short time for Ottawa Hills PD, ucation at both the University of Toledo and mer wife, Georgianna Browning; and his dog then onto being hired in at Toledo Metroparks David B. Browning, Hondros College. At the state level he taught Maizy. where he began his career. He started at Wild- age 70 of Sylvania, Ohio, Real Estate Ethics throughout Ohio. He was a wood mounted division and ended at Sidecut passed away Dec. 28, current member of the Toledo Board of Real- In lieu of flowers, the family suggests me- as detective over the Metroparks District then 2020, at ProMedica tors Scholarship Committee and most re- morials in David’s name be directed to the retiring in 2009. Flower Hospital. He was cently, was the recipient of the 2018 TRAR Toledo Regional Association of Realtors born May 30, 1950, in Distinguished Service Award. Scholarship Fund at the Greater Toledo Com- He then began working through the Lucas Toledo, Ohio to Robert munity Foundation, 300 Madison Ave. Ste. County Sheriff 's Department, working vari- W. and Suzanne (Barth) Current and past memberships include the 1300 Toledo, Ohio 43604 or the Ability Cen- ous jobs. He worked for Toledo Public Schools Browning. A 1968 gradu- Sylvania Rotary, Slagle Trout Club and The ter, 5605 Monroe St. Sylvania, Ohio 43560. at Phoenix Academy till they closed. He then ate of Sylvania High School, he earned his Huntington Community Center, The Toledo Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home and went on to project at TPS for sporting events bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University Zoo, The Toledo Metroparks, The Toledo Mu- condolences may be shared with the family at and more. He was employed by Lucas County graduating in 1972. He was a member of Phi seum of Art, and The Olander Park System. walkerfuneralhomes.com Children's Services, till he was diagnosed with Mu Delta. He was a proud supporter of The Ability Cen- stage 4 esophageal cancer and had to quit in Upon graduation Dave taught at Sylvania ter where his wife, Claire, serves as a board Christopher Podzinski December 2020. High School where he coached football and member. wrestling. He began his real estate manage- Christopher \"Ski\" Chris had an affinity for animals. He really ment career at Village Realty with Ferd Seipel. He most enjoyed spending time at his Podzinski made his jour- enjoyed fishing and spending time with his In 1988 Dave and his business partner, Kevin “Camp David” lake house on Round Lake ney home to meet Jesus, family at the lake. He also enjoyed fishing with Smith, purchased Welles Bowen Realtors. In near Coldwater, Mich. teaching his grandchil- surrounded by his loving his police buddies on Lake Michigan in the 2018 Welles Bowen was purchased by Howard dren to drive the floatboat and golf cart, en- family and friends. Jan. fall. Hanna Real Estate Services. joying sunsets on the deck or sitting at the 22, 2021. He was a Lov- Dave was a Realtor for 46 years and leaves firepit. ing & Devoted Husband Chris never met a stranger. He always had behind a legacy of unparalleled involvement, a Doting Dad and Pap- such a big heart and was always willing to professionalism and dedication to the real es- Surviving is his wife, Claire, whom he mar- paw. help. He was a member at Calvary Bible tate industry. He was the 1988 president of the ried in 1991, children Amy Browning Phillips Chapel and was ordained in January 2004. Toledo Board of Realtors and was selected as (Kevin), Eric Krall Browning (Roxann Os- Chris was born July the Realtor of the Year in 1989. Dave served born) Chris Seiple (Karen Kelley), Julie Seiple 23, 1956, to Stanley and Ursula Podzinski. He He is proceed in death by his father, Stanley for 10 years as an Ohio Realtors Director and Kirby (Matt) and Alison Seiple Guddy (Jim); graduated from Whitmer High School in 1974 J. Podzinski; his grandparents; daughter 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and continued his education at Monroe Com- Heather N. Haefner; granddaughter Taylor brothers; Robert and Tom (Nancy) Browning; munity College and The University of Toledo. Marie Allen; and grandson-in-law Rudy N. Gonzales. He had his dream job as a “Police Officer” walkerfuneralhomes com

ST FEBRUARY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13B LIVES CELEBRATED He is survived by his wife, Nina M. Podzin- Harper, Courtney, Andrew, and Levi Null; her Christian Business Owners ski; daughters Heidi Cluckey and Holly brother Larry Duckett (Dawn); her sisters (& Ministry Leaders) Schaus; sons Joseph, Jacob and Johnathon Marsha Everett (Bill), Denise Sottek (Mike), Podzinski; 15 grandchildren and two great- MaryAnne Warner (Darrell); her great-grand- Are you Lonely? grandchildren; his mom, Ursula, and his sister children; her significant other, Michael Ko- Are you Isolated? Hollis Podzinski; his brother-in-law Frank prowksi; and numerous nieces and nephews. Are you Overwhelmed? Reynolds; and sister in-law Tina Carlson; his godson Christopher Gray and his goddaugh- Susan is preceded in death by her parents; If you're like most leaders, you answered, \"Yes, to all 3... today, more than ter Kayla Hovey. her first husband, Jim Harper; and her late ever!\" husband, Michael Null. Imagine what it would feel like to no longer feel so Lonely, Isolated, or Over- In lieu of flowers, please make a donation whelmed. Or being a part of a group of like-minded leaders who serve as to the family or Calvary Bible Chapel, 3740 W. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that your personal \"board of advisors\" in helping you to navigate your biggest Alexis Road, Toledo, OH 43623 memorial contributions be made to the Hos- professional, business, and even spiritual challenges. pice of Northwest Ohio. 70 Local leaders in our community experience this for real on a monthly Susan Null basis through their involvement in Truth At Work. The Discovery You are invited to learn more. Susan E. Null of Sylva- Shop nia, Ohio passed away at Attend our free Private Briefing on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from the Hospice of Northwest Upscale Resale 7:30 - 9 AM at Truth At Work's office near the Franklin Park Mall. Ohio on Jan. 21, 2021. 6600 Sylvania • 419-882- Based on our 11+ years in Toledo, we assure you that even if you don't feel Susan was born to 6567 this is a fit, you will be blessed by what you learn. Clarence and Barbara Duckett on Feb. 6, 1948, • Unique gifts Register today, or ask for more information by emailing in Toledo. She was a • Vintage and trendy clothing [email protected]. graduate of Whitmer High School. • Artwork • Furniture Blessings to you! She was a hardworking and dedicated em- • Dishes • Jewelry • Silver Jim Lange ployee. For many years, she worked for First Federal Bank and Lo-Temp-Brazing. • Knickknacks Apart from her career, she found joy in watching birds and spending time with her All proceeds go to the family and friends. She will be remembered American Cancer Society. most for her good natured spirit and her con- tagious laugh, from which she derived her Hours nickname “Giggles.” Mon-Sat 10-5 Left to cherish her memory are her sons Thur till 7pm Danny (Tonya) and Michael (Tanya) Harper; her grandchildren Courtney and Nicholas WORSHIP  Five Lakes Church DIRECTORY 4765 McCord Road • 419-882-6703 Services: Sundays 9 am. 10:45 am, 12:30 pm Online: 9 am and 10:45 am Wednesdays 7:30 pm http://youtube.com/fivelakeschurch Come Receive Your Free Gift! St. James St. Michael’s In The Hills Free Gift of Salvation! Lutheran Church Episcopal Church Worship Sunday 10:30 am 4727 Sylvania Avenue at Brockton 4718 Brittany Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm 1/4 mile west of Franklin Park Mall 419-531-1616 Flanders Road Church of Christ Follow the sermons on lovelearnserve.org Sunday Services 9 am 5130 Flanders Rd • Toledo, Ohio 43623 419-841-8659 or on Facebook @stmichaelsinthehillsepiscopalchurch flandersrdchurchofchrist.com St. Stephen Zion Lutheran Church ~ LCMC Lutheran Church Rev. Jeffrey Geske 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania, Ohio 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 419-885-1551 734-856-2921 Follow worship services on Facebook Saturdays 4 pm • Sundays 10 am @StStephenSyl Bible class will begin Sundays at 9 am before worship ststephenlutheran.church v Like us on Facebook and visit us on the web at zionlutheranottawalakemi.com Want to publicize your worship services and activities? Contact Sylvania AdVantage for more information 419-824-0100 or [email protected]

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