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2A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 +RXUV Events at a glance 7XHVGD\\)ULGD\\ Pancake Breakfast $030 The Knights of Columbus, Council 5628, is 6DWXUGD\\ sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. $030 3 from 8:15 to 11:30 am at St. Joseph School, G6;I:97NDJG.>HI:GGI>H6CH 5411 Main St. in Sylvania. The cost for adults is * 8 I D 7 : G $6 and children 5-12 years old is $3. Under 5 .6A:H years old are free. 1 D W L Y L W L H V The Party I UR P D UR X Q G W K H Sylvania Arts will celebrate the arts in Sylvania ZRUOG and welcome Ken and Penny Haas of Reverend    R I I Guitars to its artist hall of fame at The Party on ? D > C J H Thursday, Oct. 7 from 6 to 9 pm at Chandler 2FWREHU 0DNHDQG7DNH)DOO Café, 5648 Main St. +DOORZHHQ&DUGV Mobile Meals 30 Mobile Meals will host a Tour of Italy Virtual -.1+   Wine Tasting Event for those who donate to Mo-  bile Meals on Oct. 9 from 5-6:30 pm. This event Downtown Sylvania Haunted Brew will be hosted on Zoom by Nicola Biscardo, a Tour planned for October Sundays premium wine importer from Verona, Italy fea- tuing specially selected wines that can be pur- chased at Churchill’s Perrysburg location. Visit mobilemeals.org/wine for complete details. Melissa Dallas of Upside Brewinghas been limited to 15 people. Tickets are $25, which Ability Center Style Show working to incorporate the book, “A Murder includes two adult beverages, either craft beers The Auxiliary to The Ability Center will host in Sylvania, Ohio as told in 1857,” into an in- from Upside Brewing or two glasses of wine, its 36th annual Style Show fundraiser and lunch- teractive event. The book was written by her and a guided tour on Main Street.” eon, \"Celebrate!\" on Oct. 6 at The Pinnacle. husband Nick’s aunt, local historian, Gayleen Gindy and her daughter Samantha Ayers Maumee. Chicos, JJill, Ragazza Boutique, Vivian Gindy. “Sylvania has such a rich history and will lead the tours through downtown Sylva- Kate, and Hip to the Groove will provide the this book highlights one fascinating aspect of nia, describing events as they happened in fashions. that history. I thought it would be enlighten- 1856. Whiteford Fall Festival ing and interesting to walk along Main Street Tours are scheduled for Oct.3, Oct. 10, Oct. The Fall Festival at Whiteford StoneCo Com- with the author and learn about and actually 17 and Oct. 24 at 5 pm. To register, visit the munity Park on Oct. 9 from 10 am to 5 pm fea- see those buildings that were part of the story Upside Brewing Facebook page. tures live music, a car and vintage tractor show, and mentioned in the book,” Dallas said. That food trucks and much more. idea has become a reality and the Dallas fam- ily is offering Downtown Sylvania Haunted INSIDE Brew Tours the first four Sundays in October. “We have put together four weekly tours, each Section A Section B Sylvania Then & Now 4A Home, Sizzle 2-3B Sylvania Government 5A Looking Sideways 5B Community Events 6-10B The Mouse Trap 6A Fall Fun 11-13B Sunny Side Up 14B Community News 7A The Stars Speak 15B Downtown News 8-10A Business 12-17A Lives Remembered 16B Schools 20-21A Business Cards 17B Sports 22-23A Real Estate 18B Classifieds/Help Wanted 19B 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Telephone: 419-824-0100. Facsimile: 419-824-0112 Email: [email protected] Featuring Metropolitan Opera PRESENTING SPONSORS: PUBLISHER GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Stars Leah Crocetto and Carl Suzy Crawford Penny Collins Tanner, this Verdi masterpiece will AdVantage Communications, LLC have your heart pounding from PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS beginning to end. EDITORS Emily Sullivan, Susan Utterback Mary Helen Darah, ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES FOR TICKETS, 419-255-7464 Jennifer Alexander Ruple, OR TOLEDOOPERA.ORG. Suzy Crawford, Molly Finn, Sharon Lange Molly O’Shea COPY EDITORS Sarah Groves, Bobbie Ziviski CONTRIBUTING WRITERS LOURDES INTERN Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, Mark Luetke, Chelsea Lauren Craig Stough and Janis Weber To advertise email: [email protected] Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

FIRST OCTOBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 3A FIRST OCTOBER 2021 EVENTS Post your event on the Sylvania AdVantage calendar – send information to [email protected] SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT Sept 26 September Sale, the 27 28 29 30 Oct 1 Oct 2 New 95-gallon refuse Farmers Market, at Butter Barn, 10am - 4pm, cart delivery starts, First Steps: Nuts and Let’s Go On a Leaf Red Bird Art Walk Apple Butter Festival, more on 2B Harroun Community Park, Bolts of Grant Writing, Hunt at Olander, 10 am Make & Take Fall at MacQueen Orchards, Sylvania 4-7pm, featuring musical Toledo Library Online GrantsLab: Finding Halloween Cards 1-3 pm 10am - 6pm, more on 2B Komen Race for the Considering Medical artist Steve Kennedy Program, 2-4pm Your Funder, Toledo All Good Things more on 2B J&G 50th Anniversary Cure, Downtown Toledo School - Q&A with Dr. Introduction to Google One Year Action Plan Library Online Program, Northview vs. Bowling Party, J&G Pizza Palace, Brian Tasma of UTMC, Searching, Toledo. for Success Program, 12-1pm Green (Homecoming), 4-11pm, more on 2B Toledo Library Online Library Online Program, Toledo Library Online Introduction to Google home, 7pm Salvation Army 5K Program, 6-7pm 3-4:30pm Program, 6-8pm Searching, Toledo Southview vs. Kettle Run, Toledo Library Online Program, Maumee, away, 7pm Southview Senior 3-4:30pm Spooky Trails, Sylvania Class Garage Sale, YMCA/JCC, 4:15-6pm Southview High School, more on 19B 3 4 Unlimited 5 6 7 8 9 Knights of Columbus household pickup, Farmers Market, at Pancake Breakfast, St. Unlimited household Unlimited household Northview vs. Tinkering Takeover starts on scheduled Harroun Community Park, pickup, on your pickup, on your Perrysburg Childrens Technology Joseph School, 8:15 - garbage day 4-7pm, featuring musical scheduled garbage day scheduled garbage day (Football/Cheer Senior Program, Washington 11:30am, more on 2A Last day to register to vote artist Kyle Smithers Auxiliary to The Ability The Sylvania Arts Night), home, 7pm Branch Library, 10am - Downtown Sylvania Sylvania Community TARTA Community Center Style Show, at Party, Chandler Cafe, Southview vs. Bowling 4:30pm Haunted Brew Tours, Rotary Foundation Meeting, at Main Library, the Pinnacle, more at abil- 6-9pm Green, away, 7pm Whiteford Fall Festival, 5pm, more on 2A Golf Outing, Highland Toledo, 5-6:30pm itycenter.org/styleshow Ask a Patent/ Unlimited household Whiteford StoneCo Meadows Golf Course, Unlimited household K’Dub ‘21: Color Blaze Copyright/Trademark pickup, on your Community Park 10 am- 5 pm 10 9:30am pickup, on your Fun Run, Olander Park, Attorney, Toledo Library scheduled garbage day Mobile Meals’ Tour of Downtown Sylvania Huichol Indian Yarn scheduled garbage day 5pm Online Program, 7-8:30pm Zoo Brew, Toledo Zoo, Italy Virtual Wine Tasting Haunted Brew Tours, Art Class, King Road 7pm Event, 5-6:30 pm Library, 4-5pm 12 more on 2A. 5pm, more on 2A Final Farmers Market Run for Your Life, 11 of season, 13 14 15 Fall Festival Gala, 16 Sylvania’s Nite MacQueens, 10k starts Nerd Herd Teen Family Storytime (ages Lite Farmers Market, 7:30am, 5k starts 9:30am Gaming Group, Harroun Community Park, 2-5), King Road Library, Little Boo at the Zoo, historic downtown 4-8 pm, featuring musical Toledo Zoo, starts 10am, Sylvania, 6pm, tickets $100 4-10pm Washington Branch artists Tammy & Dan and 6-6:30pm more on 1B Northview vs. Anthony 1st Annual Scarecrow Library, 3:30-4:30pm craft beer Google Sheets for Be- Wayne, away, 7pm Making Contest, Sylva- Google Sheets for ginners, Toledo Library Southview vs. nia Heritage Village, 3pm, Beginners, Toledo Online Program, 3-4:30pm Napoleon more on 2A Library Online Program, (Homecoming), home, Northview Athletic 3-4:30pm 7pm Boosters Reverse Raf- Little Boo at the Zoo, fle, Centennial, 6pm Toledo Zoo, ends 3pm, Henna with Body Art more on 1B by Jen, King Road Li- brary, 4-5:30pm Coming soon: Wherever life takes you, we’re there. October 17: Pie baking contest, Sylvania Heritage Museum, 9:30am October 17: Fall Festival, historic downtown Sylvania, 10 am - 4 pm Bernie Heinl October 17: Dino Dash, historic downtown Sylvania, 12:45pm 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D October 17: 1st Annual Scarecrow Making Contest, Sylvania Heritage Village, 3pm Toledo, OH 43617 October 22: Northview vs. Southview, at Southview, 7pm 419-841-9036 October 23: Trunk or Treat, Christ the Word Church, 3-5pm October 23: Racing for Recovery 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile Walk, Rossford Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. Home O ce: October 24: Downtown Sylvania Haunted Brew Tours, 5pm Columbus, OH 43215. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual October 25: Political Forum, Franciscan Center, 6:00pm Insurance Company. ©2020 Nationwide CPC-0609AO (1/19) 12062912 October 30: Trunk or Treat, The VI, 12-7pm November 2: General Election November 12-14: Yuletide Cheer Festival, Blissfield, Michigan November 25: Thanksgiving Day 5k & 1 Mile Walk

4A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW LOOKING BACK – BY GAYLEEN GINDY 5301 Main Street Moving south on Main Street the next 100 he was employed as a cooper. He was 28 years Cherry still living here. She is listed as 78 years dation under the front porch. This permit was year or older house is at 5303 Main St., which old and Elizabeth was 20. They had one child old and widowed. Living with her was Bertha issued to Robert Cowell, listed as the owner, was already researched and shared in the No- listed as 10 months old. The next available Judson – 72 years old and also widowed. Eliz- although deed records show that the Wood- vember 2017 issue of the Sylvania Advantage, census is the 1900 census where Andrew and abeth Cherry died in 1940 and this home ward family still owned the home at the time. therefore we will move to 5301 Main St. This Elizabeth are found renting a home on Clark transferred to her adult children at that time. There may have been a land contract involved house was built in 1907 and has seen better Street, known today as Convent Boulevard. that was fulfilled in 1960 when it officially days after a fire last year gutted the inside. It This census shows that they had seven chil- In January of 1941 James C. Woodward transferred to Mr. and Mrs. Cowell. will have to be demolished soon. The second dren, and they were all living at home: Mary purchased the home. His parents lived across floor has been exposed to weather and the E. Cherry – 19 years; John H. Cherry – 17 the street. He married Bernice Moebius in On Sept. 15, 1958 a building permit was is- wild. years; Florence A. Cherry – 15 years; Claude 1936. They first lived on Ravine Drive before sued by the village of Sylvania to Robert Cow- W. Cherry – 13 years; Blanche E. Cherry – 12 purchasing this home. Old-timers of Sylvania ell for builder Richfield Construction Co., to The owners of this property over the years years; Ida M. Cherry – 10 years; and Earl A. will remember Jimmie and Bernice running a add three feet to the rear of the kitchen and are recorded as follows: Cherry – 7 years. restaurant called Jimmie’s Hamburger in remodel the kitchen. downtown Sylvania, next to the old council 1907 – Andrew Cherry By the 1910 census Andrew and Elizabeth building, throughout the 1940s and 1950s. In June of 1976 Mrs. Robert Cowell was is- 1940 – Mary E. Schmidt, John H. Cherry, were living in the featured house. All their Jimmie was called to serve in the Army dur- sued a building permit to enclose the front Claude W. Cherry, Earl A. Cherry, Florence A. children were adults by this time and married, ingWorld War II. While he was away his wife porch and make other minor alterations. Garner, Blanch E. Fallis, Ida M. Lang and so it was just the two of them living in this continued to run the restaurant. The Sylvania Berniece L. Taylor (children of Andrew home. Andrew was listed as 58 years old and Sentinel dated Dec. 20, 1945 reported, “James The Suburban Directories starting with Cherry) employed as a cooper at a mill. Elizabeth was Woodward, better known as Jimmie, and pro- 1957 and running through 1982 show Robert 1941 – James C. Woodward listed as 49 years old. They were also listed as prietor of Jimmie’s Hamburger, received his and Mona Cowell occupying this home. In 1951 – Clayton I. Woodward living here in the 1920 census. I would like to discharge from the Army at Monterey, Cali- 1983 they sold the home to Robert E. Dunlap 1953 – James C. Woodward and Ruth R. Boss note here that several of their children went fornia. Jimmie is back on the job in the restau- and Kevin M. Smith. The next year it was 1960 – Robert L. and Mona A. Cowell on to become teachers in the various one- rant and is residing at 5301 S. Main St.” transferred into the investment company 1983 – Robert E. Dunlap and Kevin M. Smith room school houses throughout Sylvania. Sev- name and has remained in that name until just 1984 – KAL-B Investments eral of their daughters married and built Soon after they closed that restaurant after the fire destroyed the home. Starting with 2020 – Barbara A. Sutherlin and Mitchell P. homes on both sides of south Main Street and started operating the Village Inn on south the 1984 directory the listings for this home Gorsha I will be sharing research on their homes in Main Street at Brint Road throughout the show many different renters. Andrew Cherry purchased the property in future articles. Their daughter and son-in-law, 1960s and part of the 1970s. Their three chil- 1907, therefore we can assume that he built Charles and Florence Garner, built the home dren were Dale, James Jr., and Bonnie. this house the same year. Cherry was well- next door at 5303 Main St. in 1916. They are known throughout Sylvania. He married shown on the left side in the 1916 photo. In 1951 the Woodwards purchased an old Mary Kennedy in 1873, however she passed farm house at 6000 Summit Street and sold away at age 20 in 1876. Next he married Eliz- Andrew Cherry died in January of 1925 the Main Street home to his father, Clayton abeth Polley in 1877. By the 1880 census An- and was buried in Sylvania’s Association Woodward, who was living across the street. drew and Elizabeth were living in Sylvania and Cemetery. The 1930 census shows Elizabeth Clayton died in 1952 and the next year this house transferred back to Jimmie and his sis- ter Ruth. The home seems to have been rented by Robert and Mona Cowell at that time. In 1952 a building permit was issued by the village of Sylvania to put a cement block foun-

FIRST OCTOBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 5A CRAIG STOUGH County P.S.A.P.s – Lucas County, Toledo, Syl- vania, Sylvania Township, Oregon and MAYOR’S MESSAGE Maumee combined into the one Lucas County dispatching center. Sylvania Police Dispatching The city of Sylvania questioned the changes Changing and negotiated this state of Ohio mandated October 25 change with the following concerns: Effective Oct. 25, city of • Will the dispatching be as personalized and knowledgeable of Sylvania as our own dis- Sylvania Police dispatching patch center? The answer was that, over time, the central dispatchers will learn more about Craig Stough will no longer be handled by our community and our needs. Further, Lucas our own Sylvania dispatch- County emphasized that centralized dispatch- ing offers communities higher call capacity and ers. Instead, the dispatching of police officers communication during local emergencies. throughout all of Lucas County will be handled • Will the cost of the dispatching service be lower as promoted by the state of Ohio? The centrally by Lucas County out of its dispatch answer is no, not initially, but perhaps in future years. The city of Sylvania has retained three of center on Monroe Street near downtown its former dispatchers as records clerks to re- Sylvania dispatching will be handled from the Lucas County Center above. place the work previously done by our dis- Toledo. patchers. The cost of the centralized Lucas However, our police department will continue thanks to Sylvania Township! County dispatch center will be billed to the to be open and staffed Monday through Friday It is the promise of Lucas County that resi- Planning for this centralized Lucas County local communities based on their number of from 8 am until 8 pm. In response, a new call calls. The county promises greater efficiency button has been installed at the police station dents will also notice little or no change as po- dispatching has been underway for several and lower costs in the future. entrance to call the nearest police officer dur- lice dispatching transitions to their centralized ing unoccupied hours. call center. years. The state of Ohio determined centralized • A further implication of losing our own dispatch center is that our police station will no As a result of the pending changes three of Calls to the city of Sylvania for non-emer- dispatching will be more efficient, more pro- longer be manned and open 24 hours per day. our dispatchers left our employ to take dis- gency police services will now need to be made patching jobs outside of Lucas County. The city during daytime office hours. fessional and more economical than commu- then contracted with Sylvania Township to handle the dispatching we could no longer Police Chief Rick Schnoor and all of us will nity by community dispatching. cover. That transition occurred smoothly be closely monitoring the dispatch change and demanding improvements be made if and To accomplish that goal, the state of Ohio es- when needed. tablished a timeline to reduce the number of dispatching centers, or P.S.A.P.s (Public Safety Answering Points). The city of Sylvania was scheduled to lose its P.S.A.P. funding within a few years. Before this could happen, all Lucas MIKE JONES the church merged the two parcels and the 15- by using a mulching mower and simply mowing or mailboxes. acre site now has an address of 4255 Mitchaw. over the fallen leaves to provide nutrients to their The department asks residents not to mix TOWNSHIP TOPICS lawns over the winter. Several studies have found Dwelling permits it is a beneficial way of dealing with fallen leaves brush or other matter with the leaves. Much of Hartman ditch improvements as well as providing lawn enrichment, the collecting is done using large vacuums which Using single-family dwelling permits as a can be fouled if sticks, garden waste or other Sylvania Township trustees have asked Lucas guide, economic activity in Sylvania Township Leaves cleared from the yard should be placed matter is mixed in with the leaves. Also, do not County commissioners to design and construct has been robust. In a report to the Sylvania alongside, but not in the roadway. Leaf piles also put leaves in plastic bags. improvements to Hartman Ditch and declare it Township trustees, the planning and zoning de- should not be near objects such as fire hydrants a public watercourse. partment showed a year-to-date total of those permits issued through the end of August was Personal lending at GenoaBank. Rob Nash, superintendent of the Sylvania 93, well above the 65 permits issued in the same Township road and services department, said period the prior year. The totals for 2020 are The right loan starts when you work with the right bank. the Lucas County engineer's office has suggested skewed somewhat due to the slowdown caused this as the best alternative to get the county to by the onset of the pandemic. Whether you’re looking to purchase or refinance make improvements to the ditch. There are on- your home, put your home equity to work or simply going erosion issues along the ditch, which runs The report also shows that the permits for this take out a personal loan – GenoaBank delivers through several properties, both public and pri- year represent an estimated total value of about personal attention to your situation to help determine vately owned. The ditch improvement is de- $28.9 million as opposed to $20.8 million in the right financing solution for you. scribed as running from Outpost Road in the 2020. Northwoods subdivision east and south until it We work with you through every step of the process connects to the Ottawa River at Camp Mi- Leaf collection to find you the best terms and competitive rates on a loan you can live with — akonda. while keeping your life moving forward. Although the leaves have not yet begun their Although the costs of the project will be as- annual cascade in earnest in Sylvania Township, Stop in today and ask about our loan programs to meet your personal sessed against the property owners, it is currently road department crews have tested and prepared lending needs. planned that payment will come from the Lucas the necessary equipment to start the annual leaf County Stormwater Utility. Nash has not yet re- collection process, which will begin Oct. 12. Sylvania Branch | 5501 Monroe Street | (419) 841-5501 ceived a cost estimate for the work involved. or visit www.genoabank.com Leaf collection will continue until the town- Permit extension granted ship completes its last cycle beginning Nov. 30. Normal fees apply. Loans subject to credit approval. Each cycle through the 177.6 miles of roadway Five Lakes Church, formerly the McCord takes about 17 days. Road Christian Church, has been granted an ex- tension of its conditional use permit to construct Residents again this year will be able to track a church at Mitchaw and Holt roads. The permit progress by going to the road department on the was first approved two years ago, but was about township website. There they can find a town- to lapse because construction has not yet begun. ship map divided into 23 grids, locate the prop- erty they are interested in and call the township Daryl Graus, manager of the Sylvania Town- leaf-collection hotline at 419-517-1620. A ship office of planning and zoning, reminded the recording, updated daily, will inform them board that it had approved a special use permit where collection has taken place and where for construction of a church Oct. 7, 2019, but crews are expected to be working next. The web- construction has not yet begun. site will also have a printed chart outlining progress. Greg Arnold, an attorney for the church, said the pandemic had created a large increase in the Rob Nash, manager of the road department, cost of construction as well as a delay in the abil- said a strict schedule is difficult to maintain be- ity to have materials delivered. As an example, cause when the most leaves will fall can’t be pre- he noted in a letter to the board, structural steel dicted with much accuracy and because rain and ordered in July, 2021, is not expected until the snow can delay efforts to pick up the leaves. He fall of 2022. He assured the board that the church said the department each year aims for three intends to go forward with its construction sweeps of all streets in the township. plans. Some property owners have begun to make The site once had two addresses on Holt, but the township-wide chore a little easier on crews

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FIRST OCTOBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 17A Budget Blinds of Sylvania celebrates silver anniversary A 2002 photo of team members of Budget Blinds, who opened the doors to the new Sylvania business. BY MARY HELEN DARAH tion. The business was taking over our home,” said Cordray. “We found and purchased a piece Budget Blinds of Sylvania, now located at of property on Central Avenue. We were in that 5133 S. Main St. in the SouthBriar Plaza, started space for less than a year when the Lowe’s project business in September of 1996. Budget Blinds of- came along and wanted the property. We then fers an array of window treatment products to moved to Sylvania Avenue, across from Kroger. transform homes and offices. A design team as- Then along came CVS who wanted that location sists customers in choosing blinds, shades, shut- ... so we then moved to SouthBriar Plaza. Orig- ters, draperies, fabric shades, and top treatments, inally, I thought it would be ideal to get into to suit their decorating needs. downtown Sylvania but at the time there was not When the small business opened its doors 25 anything available that would work. So, we then years ago it was intended to be owned and op- landed here, and feel it is a great location. I like erated by a single proprietor. “At the time, I fully being part of the Sylvania business community. intended to be a one-man show,” stated owner We couldn’t ask for a better location than in the George Cordray. “I planned to do the market- heart of Sylvania. We enjoy being involved with ing, ordering, consulting/sales and installations the Rotary and Chamber organizations, and myself. In my mind, that was ideal. supporting many functions which enhance Within three months I knew that I needed community life here. Sylvania is a wonderful, some help. I hired an office administrator to do supportive community. It’s a great location for a the ordering and scheduling. Danita, my wife, business.” who was teaching at Lourdes University at the When the business owner was asked what the time, left her college job and started managing best part of owning a business is for him, his an- the bookkeeping function. I hired another con- swer came quickly. Cordray responded, “From sultant/salesperson and an installer. The business my perspective the best part of what I do is being grew that quickly. There was a lot of building self-employed. It is nice to be in control of your going on in the 90s through the 2000s, until the schedule and have flexibility. It’s also rewarding bank crunch in 2007, and that kept us hopping, to provide a service which customers find so and the business growing.” We are fortunate helpful.” having had family members to fill many of the Thinking about his future plans Cordray said, positions needed to efficiently operate the grow- “People often ask me when we’re going to retire. ing business. I am 72 years old. When I get tired of what I do, Originally, Budget Blinds of Sylvania was I will but I am certainly not tired of it yet. We going to be a home-based business. “In two look forward to celebrating many more anniver- years, we needed to get out and find a new loca- saries.” Milkweed pod collection site available Due to the drastic decline in the population be collected when the pods are dry and gray or of the Monarch butterfly, the Ohio Pollinator brown in color. If the center seam pops with gen- Habitat Initiative is seeking public involvement tle pressure, they can be picked. It is best to put to collect and drop off mature common milk- harvested pods in paper bags or paper grocery weed seed pods from established plants in the sacks. Avoid using plastic bags because they can designated bin outside the Lucas Soil and Water attract moisture and allow mold to develop. Store Conservation District office at 130-A West Dud- seeds in a cool, dry area until you can deliver ley Street, Maumee. The seeds will be used to es- them. Label the paper bag with the county and tablish new plantings and create additional date the pods were collected. habitat for the Monarch butterfly and other pol- linators throughout Ohio. Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative was formed in response to the 2014 petition to list the Milkweed is essential to the survival of Monarch butterfly as federally endangered. Its Monarch butterflies and Ohio is a priority breed- partners include state of Ohio agencies, univer- ing area for Monarchs. Now until Oct. 31, the sities, corporations, and nonprofits. community is encouraged to collect fully-ma- ture, dry milkweed pods from established plants For more information on OPHI or the seed on their property and drop them off at the near- pod collection, contact OPHI at 614-416-8993 est pod collection station. or the Lucas Soil and Water Conservation Dis- trict at 419-893-1966 or lucasswcd.org/milk- Seed pods from common milkweed should weed.

18A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 First Tee Ribbon Cutting Lourdes Craft Beverages program places at competitions L-R: Chris and Meagan Slavin, representing the Schoenrock family, Doug Program takes “I am proud of the Craft Beverage Sci- and Marianne Schoenrock Family Boys & Girls Club, Joe and Kristen medals at Henry ence students, Nathan Von Seggern, Jacalyn Mehling, representing the Schoenrock family, Andrew Green, golf County Fair and Duncan, Aaron Lenz, and Richard Kotnik, complex architect, Pete Millon, First Tee board president, Rob Shick, BGCT US Open Beer who designed and brewed the winning board president, Growing Futures Together Steering Committee, David Championship recipes. The evaluation sheets from the Wehrmeister, former BGCT executive director, Kevin O’Neal, GFT steering judges will help the program to improve on committee, Sheree Bargabos, GFT steering committee, Tom and Jesse The Lourdes University Craft Beverages their recipe development and brewing tech- Dattilo and family, Dattilo Family Youth Leadership Center, Joel Rupp, GFT program received several awards at the niques. The Lourdes University Craft Bev- steering committee, Lyanah Hall, the first official member of the facility, Henry County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 14 erage Science program placed 6th out of the Billy Mann, BGCT, Jim Rava, BGCT president & CEO, Adam Reny, First Tee – and at the US Open College Beer Champi- top ten brewing colleges and universities Lake Erie executive director, Christi Ansberg, ProMedica, Randy Oostra, onship on Sept. 6. The program submitted that entered the 2021 US Open College Beer ProMedica president & CEO, Gary Cates, ProMedica, and Alan Fadel, their Cream Ale and British Pale Ale, and Championship,” said Jeffery Groth, Assis- FTLE past board president. took second place in the Hybrid Beers cate- tant Professor, Craft Beverage Program. gory and third place for the English & Com- monwealth Ales category at the Henry Full Bodied Degree at County Fair in Napoleon, Ohio. While com- Lourdes University peting in the US Open Beer College Cham- pionship for the first time, the program took In 2019, Lourdes University became the home three awards: silver medal for Base- only University in the United States to offer ment Imperial Stout, bronze medal for Kris- a Full-Bodied Degree Program. Designed to tol Cream Ale, and bronze for Strawberry meet workforce demands, the Bachelor of Clare. Science in Craft Beverages prepares bud- ding microbrewers, distillers and vintners to master the art, science, and business of this growing industry. For more information about the Craft Beverages Program, visit lourdes.edu/academics/craft-beverages. Lourdes University hosts Catholic College Night Lourdes University will host the Toledo Sylvania. Over 100 college and universities Area Catholic High Schools College Night will be represented. Attendees can come on Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the learn about financial aid, admissions, aca- Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. in demics, and student life. The Spirit of Lourdes The Spirit of YOU LOURDES.EDU O ering UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE Degree Programs Transfer or Enroll TODAY!

Scan to Learn More! Elevate Sylvania for All! Issue #11 was initiated in response to needs, expressed ISSUE #11 formally by Sylvania Residents, for enhanced recreation services and facilities. The success of this Levy will elevate $60mil Mutigenerational our community by creating a new multigenerational Community Center community center that provides year round recreation for residents of all ages and interests. It will also provide the $12.5 Existing Facility resources to greatly enhance existing facilities to address Improvements capacity, maintenance and service needs. Tax impact: $91.00 annually per $100,000 of home value Sylvania Community Center cobqmLyuemaitm’lsuitpnykrieotoyevfpitlnhiofgreuivtrfhionerg Entrance Close-up all residents! Sylvania Community Center Site for Multigenerational Community Center Direct Access to the Southwest Perspective University Park Trail Crossleigh Court Between King Rd. and McCord Rd. Sylvania Twp. LEARN MORE! Visit www.imagine-create-playsylvania.com Paid for by the Committee for Sylvania Recreation

20A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 NV teachers receive awards for Six Southview Students are excellence in STEM education National Merit Semifinalsits The Ohio Academy of Science has selected for Excellence in STEM Education and Student 45 Ohio schools and 491 teachers to receive Research for their accomplishments during the The Governor's Thomas Edison Awards for Ex- 2020-2021 school year. Each school will receive cellence in STEM Education and Student Re- a special Governor's Award certificate, and each search for their accomplishments during the teacher will receive a complementary member- 2020-2021 school year. ship to The Ohio Academy of Science. The Technology Division of the Ohio Development Sylvania Northview High School’s Andy Services Agency funded the program. Roth, Greg Christy, Kathryn Nelson, Lauren Stewart, Michelle Bogue, Ryan Reed, and Sarah The Ohio Academy of Science has selected Rhine are among the nearly 500 teachers to re- 45 Ohio schools and 491 teachers to receive this ceive The Governor's Thomas Edison Awards award. Southview Career Tech Student of the Week 7th in the BPA Regional Java Southview students L-R: Pawan Kummar, Brayden Barros-King, Steven Liu, Programming Competition as a Charlie Abowd, Andrew Zheng and Jasjeev Singh are National Merit junior, beating out many who had Semifinalists. been in the program longer. He Peter Sung is a senior in his first surpassed that achievement by Northview Boosters host reverse raffle semester of Honors Programming II. working with three other students to and dinner for annual fundraiser He has been taking computer place 1st in the nation in the BPA The Northview Boosters are holding their determined by the number of attendees. science classes at Southview since Software Engineering Team the beginning of his sophomore year Competition. annual reverse raffle at Centennial Terrace on Doors open at 6 pm. Centennial Terrace is lo- with AP Computer Science Outside of programming, Peter plays Principles. In January, Peter placed the violin, enjoys Robotics, and has October 16. The $75 per person ticket in- cated at 5773 Centennial in Sylvania. competed in Science Olympiad. He is also the president of the Chess cludes dinner, an open bar, and one entry in The proceeds benefit students at Northview Club and Southview’s traveling Chess Team and has competed in the raffle. The final raffle prize money will be High School. the Greater Toledo Area High School Chess League. After high school Peter plans to attend OSU and pursue a major in Computer Science. Open House Sunday, November 7 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Grades 6 – 12 sjjtoledo.org

FIRST OCTOBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 21A NV and SV Musicians of the Week The Northview musician of the week Senior Kailey Gaertner is the is senior violinist Sara Lee. Sara plays section leader of the SV Concert in the Chamber Orchestra. She has Strings Cello section as well as a represented Northview at District, member of the SV Marching Band Regional, All-State, and All-National color guard. She is serving as the Orchestra. She participates regularly Southview Orchestra’s president. in Solo and Ensemble. In addition to Director Megan Fitzpatrick said her participation in the Chamber that, ‘Kailey brought positive Orchestra, Sara is a member of the leadership as well as solid Northview String Quartet, North technique to our cello section Covers, and Acapella Choir. Sara is when she transferred to Southview an active member of the NV Speech last year. I’m happy to have and Debate Team, Dance Team, gotten the chance to work with government representative, and her, and am excited to see how National Honor Society. After she leads her section as the year EXPERIENCED LEADER WITH A HISTORY graduation, Sara will attend college goes forward.’ After graduation, OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT to major in accounting. A private Kailey plans to attend Bowling student of Vasile Beluska, Sara is the Green State University and major in After having worked hard to bring a clear vision to daughter of Kay and Hoski Lee. Early Childhood Education. City Council I am extremely proud of what has been accomplished. When elected Mayor, I will: Little Learners Discovery Center Continue to build the re-development of downtown by utilizing smart growth Open Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm principles while preserving the integrity of 11445 Sylvania Avenue, Berkey, Ohio • (419) 829-0892 our neighborhoods and our unique historical city assets. “Come discover your world with us.” Maintain the high level of safety and services that city residents enjoy and expect. Child Care and Preschool Focus on the benefits of long term planning with a clear vision for a vibrant, thriving, safe Ages 6 weeks to 12 years old & creative city. Large and spacious classrooms Stay committed to effective and efficient use Unique hands-on activities of your tax dollars. Indoor gym, large outdoor playground Create connections throughout our Discount for more than one child community to further enable safe biking, Child care assistance with jobs and family walking paths and green space. I will continue to listen to and learn from all Now o ering drop-in care! of your concerns and create more opportunity for open public engagement. No contracts – you only pay for the days and times you need childcare! Breakfast / Snack included! ELECTION DAY NOV 2ND Perfect for parents with varying schedules! Paid for by the Committee to Elect Katie Cappellini Tom Cappellini Treasurer 5648 Parkwood Blvd Sylvania OH 43560 We are proud to announce that we are a one-star Step Up to Quality Program

22A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 Sylvania Pickleball Club hosts two-day tournament at Memorial Field Sylvania Pickleball Club member Sarah Hartley, Bonnie Zimmerlin, The team of Barbara Whitmore and The 4.0 mixed doubles team of and volunteer Mike Dunlap Linda Huddleston, and Beth Wilson Paul Ruiz play the team of Toni and Wendy Schwarzkopf and Jim congratulates Parker Grime on his keep bees away from the food Dave Beebe for the 3.5 mixed Johnson, who first met 45 years ago third place medal in the 4.0 division table they organized for the doubles championship. at Sienna Heights, qualify to play in and Thinh Nguyen on his first place tournament held at Veterans the championship round. gold medal. Memorial Field Sept. 18 and 19. Project Unify Team Meets NV Volleyball team Team members of Northview High School Project Unify play volleyball with the Firefighters Are First at SPA Golf Challenge Northview High School Volleyball team Sept. 9 at Northview. Project Unify unites athletes with disabilities through inclusive team sports. The Sylvania Firefighter's team of Andy Ries, Marcus Sautter, Steve Sutherland, and Ryan Sedlock take first place honors at the 11th annual —by Mary Helen Darah Sylvania Prevention Alliance, formerly known as SCAT, golf scramble held Aug. 27 at the Legacy golf course. Northview Athlete of the Week Senior Izzy Irwin has been a mem- past three years. She played an ber of the Northview Varsity Volley- integral part on last season’s 2020 ball Team as a middle blocker the District Championship Team, the school’s first since 1997. In the first match of the 2021 season, Izzy dominated a school record, recording eight aces in a five set match, which broke the previous record that stood since 2017 held by Paige Beck. Izzy has had three aces total since her sophomore year, a significant accomplish- ment. In addition, Izzy’s contribu- tion was part of a team record of 19 aces in a five match set during the same match vs. Avon in the season opener.  –by John Crisman AssetWare Photography

Toledo Dynamic Volleyball Tryouts Toledo Dynamic Volleyball has been servicing Toledo and the surrounding area for eleven years – Come and see who we are! Parent information meeting will be held on Sunday, October 10th from 6-7pm at St. Clement Community Center at 3030 Tremainsville Road. Tryout Times Grades 3-6: Sunday, Oct. 24th from 9-11am Two time Las Vegas at Fassett Jr. High at 3025 Starr West Coast Champions! Avenue, Oregon Bids earned for multiple teams Grade 7: Friday, Oct. 29th from 6-8pm at for many years to the Las Vegas Fassett Jr. High at 3025 Starr West Coast Championship! Avenue, Oregon Participate in JVA, Grade 8: Saturday, Oct. 30th from 9-11am AAU, and USAV! at Fassett Jr. High at 3025 Starr Avenue, Oregon Grades 9-12: Sunday, Nov. 14th from 8:30- 10:30am at Clay High School at 5665 Seaman Road, Oregon Tryout registrations are to be done online, walk-ins accepted - cash only. Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in. All players must wear a mask entering the school building and inside the gymnasium. Masks will be optional while playing on the court. Please go to TDVVolleyball.com for additional information and possible scheduling changes due to COVID.

24A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 T.1964 The Tribute Rocks Sylvania Need a break from caregiving? We’ll l k aft M & Dad 1964 The Tribute plays to an enthusiastic crowd at Centennial Terrace. L-R: Joe Szafarowicz, Julie Cowell, Paul and Nancy Jomantas enjoy Gaige Braden and John Kowalczk an evening of Beatles music on of PT Link downtown Sylvania are Sept. 17. sponsors of the event. •$225/night, 3-night minimum Mike and Kim Brodie celebrate Karen and Tom Cole attend the (memory care $250/n their 37th anniversary at 1964 on annual concert, 1964 The Tribute, the beautiful night of Sept. 17. featuring early Beatles music. • Private & fully furnished suites Justin Moore Plays Centennial • 3 delicious meals per day • Housekeeping & care staff • Opportunities for social and wellness activities ., , County music singer Justin Moore Jon Measles and Laura Pfahler are performs at Centennial Terrace on ready for an evening of country Sept. 16. music.













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8B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 Sisters of St. Francis Surprise Mayor Find Candidate Biographies in Recently, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough was surprised with a proclamation the Monday, October 25 celebrating his 25th ‘Jubilee’ anniversary as mayor of the city of Sylvania Sylvania AdVantage issue from the leadership of the Sisters of St. Francis, L-R: Assistant Minister Sister Shannon Schrein, Congregational Minister Sister Nancy Linenkugel, Secretary Sister Valerie Grondin and Treasurer Sister Rebecca Anne Rutkowski. Mayor Stough had delivered a proclamation to the Sisters of St. Francis who are celebrating their 25, 50 60 and 75 Jubilee anniversaries when the leadership team offered their congratulations to the mayor. Local High School Officials Honored Dave Spiess and Andy Babula were honored as Ohio Active Officials of the Year at the Sept. 20 Sylvania City Council meeting with a Proclamation naming that day in their honor as declared by Mayor Craig Stough. Spiess is the girls track and field official and Babula the girls cross-country official. UT Football Fans travel to Notre Dame L-R: Lincoln, Andy and Dan Scott surround the matriarch of the family, Mary Scott, before the University of Toledo vs. Notre Dame game held at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. on Sept. 11.

FIRST OCTOBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 9B 9 11 Memorialized TARTA names Director of Transit Service Development Neil Greenberg has joined TARTA as Di- Department of Transportation, where he Former Sylvania Township Fire Chief Jeff Kowalski was honored to ring the rector of Transit Service Development. His used data and community input to imple- Memorial Bell three-four-three in memory of the 343 firefighters who died diverse public transit experience ranges ment service changes to nearly every route on Sept. 11. The ceremony was held at Toledo Memorial Park. from operating a bus to creating new routes in the system. to designing transit maps. “Especially over the past year, TARTA has Greenberg comes to Toledo from the proven its value and its flexibility,” Green- Oakland County Government in Michigan, berg said. “A time of change is also an ideal where he served as the Executive Advisor time for growth. From the road to the office, for Transit and Mobility. He also served 5 I am excited to collaborate with the entire years as Executive Manager of Service De- TARTA team toward a stronger, better tran- velopment and Scheduling at the Detroit sit system.” ELECT - LOREN SENGSTOCK Ryan ‘Big Spoon’ Krysmalski who Former Sylvania Township Fire Chief TRUSTEE organized over 80 Harley Davidson Jeff Kowalski, Mayor Craig Stough bike riders to attend the event, and current Fire Chief Mike Ramm SYLVANIA - TOWNSHIP & CITY meets with Toledo Memorial Park take part in the annual ceremony President Jeff Clegg and Sylvania commemorating the event. WWW.CITIZENSWITHSENGSTOCK.COM Town Crier Mike Lieber. PAID FOR BY ‘CITIZENS WITH SENGSTOCK’ – CINDY SENGSTOCK, TREASURER – 2226 MANOA RD – TOLEDO, OH 43615 Inaugural Moose Car Show Is a Hit Marty Harrison, Greg Muter and Steve and Teresa Holeman talk Rick Schmidt are pleased with the with Charles Ide about his 1941 over 100 cars that were registered Pontiac Torpedo. for the initial car show sponsored by the Moose on Sept. 12. Roger Grant and Bill Ersham look Michael Bonnar and Larry Watkins over his 1950 ‘OldsmoBill’ and chat both have cars on exhibit at the about cars. car show.

10B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 On Tap and Uncorked raises funds for Sylvania Area Family Services L-R: Jeff Clegg of Toledo Memorial Park, his wife Tracy, Tana Ohneck of Walker On Tap and Uncorked emcees L-R: Sherri and Donnie Frazier, Funeral Homes, and her husband Mark are ready to dance the night away. Chrys Peterson and Michael Seay Deputy Fire Chief Chris Nye, and his are stylish in their late-summer attire. wife Barb catch up during the annual fundraising event. Dottie Segur, executive director of Sierra Ghamlouche and Gary Connie and Paul Harmon of Harmon Katie and Tom Cappellini are guests SAFS, and Sylvania Mayor Craig Varney share a father-daughter Painting and Decorating enjoy the at the party with a purpose. Stough prepare to kick off the date night out. evening weather and each other’s –by Jennifer Alexander Ruple evening’s festivities. company.

HallowHeiekne Saturday, October 30 Entry 5 to 6pm Olander Park $2 Donation Per Child ~ Ages 3 to 12 2 and Under FREE

12B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 Trunk or treat. MacQueen’s Run for Your Life and Ichabod Challenge planned Join us for a free, fun, and safe evening! MacQueen’s Run for Your Life 10k, 5k and runner in mind. Families can get ready for au- Ichabod Challenge will be held Sunday, Oct. 10. tumn and Halloween by coming in their Hal- Bring your vehicle and your kids to Franciscan Care Run the 10k at 7:30 am, minimum age 9, the 5k loween costumes during the runs. The course Center! Kids can ll their bags from a line up of at 9:30 am, minimum age 6, and take home all starts and finishes at MacQueen Orchards and vehicles with trunks full of goodies. the challenge goodies. travels through scenic Holland countryside. Wednesday, October 27, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Call 419.882.6582 for more information. Run one race, or run them both. The Icha- Annual Apple Butter Festival Franciscan Care Center bod Challenge offers a chance to be seen again 4111 N. Holland Sylvania Road | Toledo, Ohio at the finish and earn custom medals in true The MacQueen family celebrates the fall Rehabilitation | Skilled Nursing Sleepy Hallow fashion. Participants can walk as harvest with their 39th annual Apple Butter long as they finish within the course time limit. Festival on Oct. 2 -3 from 10 am to 6 pm. Mac- Queen’s Orchard is located at Garden and Historically held one week after the annual Gunn roads in Holland, Ohio. MacQueen Orchards Apple Butter Stir Festival, this event was designed with the holiday season Scarecrow contest to be held at the Sylvania Heritage Village BJ FARM Scarecrows will be adorning the Historical have friendly theme. Entries cannot be taller Village and vying for prizes during Sylvania’s than six feet. ~PUMPKINS — Great Color selections - white, pink, grey and more - great Fall Festival weekend, Oct. 16 and 17. for stacking! The deadline to register is Oct. 4. Entries ~BEAUTIFUL HARDY MUMS! (5 sizes!) This inaugural Scarecrow Making Contest must be delivered to the Heritage Museum, ~EVERYTHING you need for your fall decorating! is open to families, groups, organizations or 5717 Main St., by Friday, Oct. 15. Scarecrows ~PLAYGROUND! — Lots to do to keep the kids individuals. An upright pole and zip ties will will remain up through Oct. 29. For more in- happy! be provided to contestants and all entries must formation visit heritagesylvania.org. ~FRESH APPLE CIDER & AWESOME PURE CIDER SLUSH ~FRESH DONUTS — available for larger orders too - weddings, parties, etc! ~Parties & Field Trips Welcome! (call to reserve today!) ~Walk Through Search & Find CORN MAZE — Daily until dusk ~Plenty of great photo opportunities! 9777 Secor at Erie Rd. Take a HAYRIDE through a CORN 39th Annual 734-347-1791 MAZE into the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch! Apple Butter Festival & Craft Show or Great Value Only $9 (incl. pumpkins, doughnut October 2nd & 3rd 734-856-6740 & carving knife!) •Free entertainment Open 7 Days! Sat. 11am-dusk / Sun. Noon-dusk •Pony rides/kiddie rides Sun–Thurs 10-7 •Pick your own apples & pumpkins Fri–Sat 10-8 •Petting zoo •BBQ Ribs, French Fries Celebrating 35 years of wholesome family fun! •Visit Martha’s Gifts & Boutique •Apple pie contest •Caramel apples – fritters – donuts

FIRST OCTOBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 13B Fall Festival weekend returns to From 1B — Scenes from the 2019 Fall Festival on include from left: the crowd downtown Sylvania on Oct. 15 - 17 checking all of the booths on Main Street, Southview students Nick Harshman, Robbie McKinney, Dylan Morris, Luke Knuff and Zachery Harshman victorious in the doughnut-eating contest, and participants in the Dino Dash, another Fall Festival favorite. BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Nite Lite Farmers Market returns at 4 pm Oct. 16 with shopping under the lights featur- Sylvania’s Fall Festival returns to downtown ing arts and crafts and farmers market ven- with a first-ever, triple-event weekend, Oct. 15 dors until 10 pm. The event includes live – 17. Coordinated by the Sylvania Area music throughout the evening, food trucks, Chamber of Commerce, the weekend will and a cornhole tournament at 6 pm. commence with the Fall Festival Gala on Fri- day evening, followed by the Nite Lite Farmers Wrapping up the weekend is the 35th an- Market on Saturday evening and the Fall Fes- nual Sylvania Fall Festival which runs from 10 tival on Sunday. am to 4 pm Oct. 17. The day’s activities in- clude live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, The Fall Festival Gala begins at 6 pm Oct. the Dino Dash at 12:45 pm, the annual parade 15 and will honor sponsors of the Complete at 1 pm, and trick-or-treating on Main Street the Street Lighting Project overhanging Main at 2 pm. Street in downtown Sylvania. A special cere- mony will feature the Complete the Street Sponsors of the event include Dave White dedication sculpture. “We are excited to pres- Chevrolet, ProMedica Flower Hospital, ent this tribute piece to our gracious spon- Walker Funeral Homes, Sofo’s Italian Market, sors,” said Tiffany Scott, chamber director. Lourdes University, city of Sylvania, Sylvania The sculpture will be on permanent display in AdVantage, 101.5 the River, 13abc, Lamar and Corner Park at Maplewood Avenue and Main Paramount. Street.

14B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST OCTOBER 2021 MARY HELEN DARAH area up the rocks. I was behind her with her bum in my hands pushing onward and up- I have heard it said that people come into will proclaim, “that’s so ‘jantidd.’” One of Jan Tidd’s most adventurous ward when a man appeared from above say- your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. I Jan lost her beloved Kevin far too soon. “yeses” was a trip to the Canadian ing, “Did you ladies know there is a flat trail would say that my “fun-sized” buddy Jan Tidd wilderness. up here that will take you to that spot.” I is a “twofer.” I am still discovering new rea- There is a Paul Simon song that deals with thought I might get a few “no ways” after that sons why I was blessed to have her come into grief. I’m paraphrasing but the gist of it says COVID would lock down the world. After moment but she stayed the course. Some- my life and I can say with great certainty, she “Losing love is like a cracked window on your our festive meal she proclaimed that the up- times, Jan has far too much confidence in my will be a “lifer” as we segue into support hose, soul ... where everyone can see the wind blow.” coming year was going to be her “Year of capabilities of “yes” adventures. I recently comfortable shoes and wanting to give WD40 Jan was flapping in the wind when she came YES.” When asked for a bit of clarification she a stab at our aching body parts. Jan is kind, into my life, yet I learned that as she dealt with stated, “whenever I can, I am going to say ‘yes’ Columnist Mary Helen Darah, left, giving, and quietly impacts others with her her loss, she courageously took over the fam- even if it forces me to stray from my comfort took Jan Tidd, right, to her first Big caring heart. In fact, my kids have turned her ily business, Arrow Print and Copy, after her zone.” Ten game in Tidd’s “year of yeses.” name into a new word; “jantidd.” If someone husband’s death. Although a brave act, in my asked if she would attend a Patriots game with performs a random act of selflessness they humble opinion, one of her most courageous Well, I was all in! I wanted to see just what me. She had her bag packed and was ready to moments occurred on New Years Eve before our little Jan was willing to do. I would ask, roll when I informed her it was the USA Pa- “Do you want to go to an opera gala?” to triot Softball Team playing at Mercy Field but which she replied a hesitant “yes” with the un- in true “jantidd” form she went. derstanding that she would be wearing what she wore to her nephew’s wedding. Do you We all benefited from her year of “yes” even want to go to the Zoo Lights in 10 degree through the lock down days. We missed out weather, take a selfie in front of an emu poster on a trip to Dublin (Ireland) and a sail on a that with our height differential we will look three-masted sailing vessel but in a world of like we may not be from the same species? All no’s we were still able to safely say yes to out- my inquiries came with a “yes” some said en- door fire nights, trivia from six feet away and thusiastically and some with great hesitancy. Sunday nights watching the Great Canadian I had the pleasure of taking her to her first Big Baking Show. Ten game in the dead of winter. She called me up to inform me that she was bringing her We can all be inspired by Jan’s “yes year” smokey links and should she wear a pantsuit. even though we still have some limitations. There are places to explore and time to be Since her “year of YES” declaration, Jan has spent with those we love. When was the last donned wings with the Facebook logo on her time you did something for the first time? It chest to be a social butterfly at a Halloween doesn’t have to be anything grandiose to give gathering, visited Dublin (Ohio), St. Augus- you a mental lift. Get in a kayak at Farnsworth tine, and explored IMAX theaters, new Park, check out new places, begin that project restaurants and events. Her biggest and and above all say “YES” when an over enthu- bravest “yes” was heard after I asked her to go siastic extrovert asks you to do something. Re- to my rustic Canadian cabin that comes with member, if it doesn’t challenge you it won't a temperamental toilet (and outhouse), an change you. Amy Poehler said, “Great People outside shower that makes you feel like you do things before they are ready.” could experience something similar to Cedar Point’s Demon Drop and assorted critters. 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Over the next few weeks retreat back into your head. or so the new moon brings forth a need to For the next few weeks or so, importance is “Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than learn, to unite with others who share our placed on work and home. Your need to do it Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20) all the other seasons.” — Jim Bishop heart’s desires. This period in our lives in- all may cause you to feel overwhelmed and to- volves new techniques, balancing new per- tally exasperated. It’s important to realize that For many of you this is a much needed time Dear Readers, spectives/angles and obtaining harmony during this cycle, you may need to slow down, for introspection, however, the influence of As the seasons begin to change, we are once within. pace yourself while still accomplishing tasks. the planets in transit may have you twirling in This month’s full moon ignites your career different directions. This period will definitely again reminded that the world and all of na- Its harmonious balance with the transiting house, creating emotional angst, though in the force you out of your temporary cocoon. Use ture is in a constant transition. Autumn brings planets creates a nice platform to work from. end it all falls in place. this time to work on your creativity, while fo- with it quietness, rustling wind and coolness However, those born under Cancer, Capricorn cusing on taking a better look at yourself and in the air, as we approach the most ardent, po- and Aries may feel a sense of unrest. Although Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) those closest to you. Truly a heart felt transit. tent season, which is fall. The Fall Equinox where these planets land in your birth chart brings with it a feeling of brisk and vital will also be affected. Nonetheless, a new moon As influences occur in your area of work Capricorn (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19) awareness and creativity. For the next few provides a new start for many of us. Use it and home, the framework of your life seems months as we experience some major positive wisely. to be focused on how you see yourself, and A mixture of challenging yet interesting as- cosmic influences what will keep us moving is how you perceive partnerships. Specifically pects are transiting your area of friends, co- the knowledge that changes are motivation for Full moon in Aries Oct. 20 speaking, those closest may be taking way too workers and groups, triggering less tolerance. better growth. much of your energy and time. It’s up to you Anything relating to finances needs to be \"There is an electric fire in human nature to take the reins. Know your limits. Focus on monitored carefully and may undergo a shift Mercury, the planet of talk - tending to purify - so that among these human your given priorities, while trying to remedy as you find yourself pulling from different re- moving direct Oct. 18 creatures there is continually some birth of new the situation at hand. As you approach the end sources. By the end of this month you will feel heroism. The pity is that we must wonder at it, of the month, there will be more clarity. as though you are able to take on any en- With Mercury, the planet of communica- as we should at finding a pearl in rubbish.” deavor. tion, moving into a direct motion we find our- Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) selves less encumbered and more open to – John Keats (1795-1821) Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) speaking our minds. This is a good time to get This year's Aries full moon is a momentous So much of your life depends on your sense back on the right path and synchronize our one, the toss up between individuality vs. re- of obligation. This is clearly a time to focus on It’s all about career and partnerships and thoughts. Mercury, in retrograde since Sept. lationships. Is it all about me, or is it all about yourself, while paying close attention to your hopefully getting it right this month, as influ- 27, in the sign of Libra has influenced areas of us? The Libra Sun is the sign of partnership own needs and priorities. Changes are a defi- ences aspect career, home and personal con- partnerships, both personal and business-re- and compromise, whereas the moon in Aries nite, but much for the better. Be aware of hol- nections. It’s very important to take stock of lated. Those born under the sign of Gemini, is all about feeling self. The Aries lunar eclipse idays as extra expenses kick in. Take care every given situation that comes your way. Be Virgo and Libra were affected the most. effects will be bold and impossible to ignore. when dealing with property or business mat- aware of the fact the much can be said about Specifically speaking, wherever Mercury is Be aware of emotions as well as your actions. ters. Read between the lines. patience and perseverance. In addition, take placed in your own chart, based on your time Take heed in the knowledge that you may be heed when dealing with home/family-related of birth, will determine where the greatest in- prone to overreacting and not enough bal- Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) matters. Be the leader, but also the guide. fluence was. ance. This is often a good time to reassess, to start a new venture, begin a project, possibly With much activity triggering your own Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 19) Jupiter finally direct Oct. 19 ignite a new love connection? Either way, new sign, it’s up to you to go with the flow. Keep moons are all about new beginnings. long term goals and perspectives well in mind, Pay special attention to your own instincts, Jupiter, in retrograde since July, represented the knowledge that you gain during this cycle listen to your inner voice as planetary move- a period of deep philosophical, spiritual intro- Signs: will allow you to accomplish anything you set ment occupies your inner sanctuary. This can spection/reflection. Its main theme focused Aries (March 20 - April 19) your mind to. You’re actually in a pretty good and will be a prosperous month for you as on reevaluating ourselves, our constitutional cycle right now, getting back in the groove. long as you follow your instincts. A strong yet rights, economical changes and so forth. Finally, a decent cycle for those born under The areas of concern are finances as well as re- fruitful stage in your life is about to begin, When in retrograde, it was chaos. Now that it’s fiery, Mars-ruled Aries, as the last few years lationships. Though as with everything else, more so in areas of family and job. Following direct, the effect and aftermath can be enor- were not so favorable. This month can flourish you seem to rally. the path will only lead you in the right direc- mous, depending on the sign and the planet for you, as not only the new moon in your sign tion. of an individual’s time of birth. Jupiter, the creates some great changes, but also, both Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) planet of luck, ruled by Sagittarius transiting Jupiter and Saturn in sync in your area of Janet writes for The Sylvania Advantage and in Aquarius, can be generous, but it can also friendships can be beneficial for new and for- You’re caught between a rock and a hard can be reached at 419-882-5510 or by e-mail at be inflated or deflated. When in retrograde mer connections to establish/reestablish. Ca- space this month, feeling pulled between what [email protected]. 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