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July 7 — July 21, 2020 Time-Sensitive Material Vol. 25, No. 6 • yourgood.news PRSRT STD YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER U.S. Postage PAID Sylvania, OH 43560 Permit No. 8 The friendly faces from Louis Keil and Sons (L-R) Tim Keil, Tina Comstock and Rachel Conger are a staple at Sylvania’s Farmers Market. —photo by Jennifer Ruple See More P10 -11A, 3B STRAWBERRIES! DOWNTOWN BUSINESS EXPANDS Stylist Hannah Clark A field of strawberries puts the finishing makes for a delicious touches on Cooper summer outing. Wallace’s haircut at the newly opened Perhaps resulting in House of Him. some jam time as P13A well? P6B

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FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A Metroparks Toledo is a finalist for parks and recreation INSIDE national award The American Academy for Park and Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards Metroparks joins Dallas Park and Recre- Sylvania Now & Then 4A Recreation Administration, in partnership program honors communities in the United ation, East Baton Rouge Recreation and Park with the National Recreation and Park Associ- States that demonstrate excellence in parks and Commission and Mesa Parks Recreation and Sylvania Government 5A ation, named Metroparks Toledo as a finalist recreation through long-range planning, re- Community Facilities as a finalist in the Class for the 2020 National Gold Medal Awards for source management, volunteerism, environ- I division, which includes park districts and The Mouse Trap 6A Excellence in Park and Recreation Manage- mental stewardship, program development, departments that serve a population of 400,000 ment. professional development and agency recogni- or more. tion. Applications are separated into six classes, with five classes based on population and one Agencies are judged on their ability to ad- Business Cards 7A class for armed forces. dress the needs of those they serve through the collective energies of community members, staff members and elected officials. Downtown News 8-9A “We are thrilled to be recognized, along Farmers Market 10-11A with these other outstanding communities, for having one of America’s elite park systems,” Business 12-15A said Dave Zenk, executive director of Metroparks Toledo. “Thanks to the support of Schools/Sports 17-19A Lucas County residents, we have a system of parks and trails that we can be proud of. Hon- Food 2-3B ors like this can help to enhance the Toledo re- gion’s reputation as an exceptional place to live, Reel Time 4B work and play.” Congratulations 7B A panel of five park and recreation profes- sionals will review and judge all application The Stars Speak 9B materials. Judges are chosen for their consid- erable experience and knowledge in parks and Lives Remembered 10-13B recreation on both the local and national lev- els. Real Estate 14B This year’s finalists will compete for Grand Classifieds 15B Plaque Award honors this summer, and the six Grand Plaque recipients will be announced during the 2020 NRPA Conference, which will be held virtually in October. The presentation of both the Finalist and Grand Plaque recipi- ents is being finalized and details will be forth- coming on the virtual conference website. Metropark’s dogwood trees in bloom —Photo by Art Weber Avery heartfelt thank you to Madeline Barnhart, Maplewood School; Cooper Toledo Zoo’s Garden To advertise, email Linehan, Sally Micsko and Corbin Tour Series to begin [email protected] Przymierski for helping to bring Sylvania 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 AdVantage to its readers! The staff of Sylvania The Toledo Zoo’s Garden Tour Series Sylvania, Ohio 43560 AdVantage is also most grateful to the several brings people and plants together by taking Telephone: 419-824-0100 businesses that helped to distribute the mid guests through the Zoo’s beautiful gardens Facsimile: 419-824-0112 June issue. and grounds to better understand how the Email: [email protected] plants grow, bloom and change throughout YOURGOOD.NEWS #SYLVANIASTRONG the seasons. PUBLISHER Wherever life takes you, Each tour is guided by a zoo horticulture Sharon Lange we’re there. staff member who will discuss different gar- dening topics, including: growing tips, best EDITORS Bernie Heinl management practices and much more. For Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Ruple 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D both a seasoned green thumb or gardening Toledo, OH 43617 greenhorn, there will be something to learn CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 419-841-9036 and apply to at-home gardening projects. 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FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A CRAIG STOUGH current national events include barring choke holds, de-escalat- cations with this new classification. ing situations, requiring verbal warnings, use of force, shooting Finally, some communities are just now considering enhanc- MAYOR’S MESSAGE at moving vehicles and duty to intercede. These updated pro- cedures and policies will be presented to the safety committee ing their mental health responses, utilizing more than just armed Ohio Police Collaborative of Sylvania City Council for their review. police officers. The Sylvania Police Division has been working Certification in partnership with the Sylvania Township Fire Department for Because of the many incidents around the Congratulations to Chief Rick Schnoor and the Sylvania Po- over five years handling mental health crisis calls as a medical lice Division for attaining these certifications. Further, the Ohio emergency. Officers in the field work on-scene with fire rescue country, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine re- Collaborative featured the Sylvania Police Division in its June, personnel to de-escalate combative individuals who are in crisis, 2020 monthly newsletter as shown below. and many times the patient is transported by EMS rather than cently called for all police departments, ap- a police vehicle. The city of Sylvania has a long history of community policing proximately 800 in all, to become certified by and community programming, including our Safety City pro- gram for kindergarten children and our D.A.R.E. education for Craig Stough the Ohio Police Collaborative. I am happy to fifth graders. We also have police officers at Northview and report the Sylvania Police Division has been Southview High Schools serving as school resource officers. All these programs introduce our young people to police officers working on this certification process for over a year, and has now and the important role they play in community safety. received Provisional Agency Certification. Included in the city of Sylvania 2020 Budget is $100,000 of funding to replace the 10 year old in-car camera system with a The Certification is for Group 1 (Use of Force, Recruitment new system that includes body cameras for all on-duty uniform personnel. The final purchase contract will be brought to City and Hiring/Standard). Certification was also received for Group Council at the July 20 meeting for their approval. 2 (Community Engagement, Telecommunication Training) and City Council recently approved legislation creating a cadet position in the police division. This new position enables the for Group 3 (Bias Free Policing, Investigation of Employee Mis- department to recruit candidates for the position of police offi- cer without requiring prior police academy training. We hope conduct) standards. to attract more applicants of diverse backgrounds and qualifi- Since last fall, the Sylvania Police Division has been working with Lexipol, a policy and procedure service representing over 400 law enforcement agencies in Ohio to update all police divi- sion policies, implementing best practices and making informa- tion readily available through technology. Specific procedures being reviewed and updated based on MIKE JONES Sylvania Township trustees will make the fire department's Community Risk Reduction The inspectors will be responsible for visiting final decision on the requested zoning change. unit. The part-time positions are part of a buildings in the fire district and working with TOWNSHIP TOPICS planned realignment of the office since the re- owners to make sure the buildings are safe and New zoning appeals board tirement of Deputy Chief Mike Froelich at the in compliance with fire codes. Zoning change recommended member named beginning of the year. Meeting of trustees The Sylvania Township Zoning Commission Zack Mercer has been named a member of Fire Chief Mike Ramm told trustees that he has recommended a change in the zoning clas- the Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Ap- has chosen to hire Thomas Eisel, a retired deputy The Sylvania Township Trustees will hold a sification of a township property on Sylvania Av- peals. Mercer was appointed as an alternate chief of the Sylvania Department and Patrick regular meeting at 5 pm on Tuesday, July 7. The enue to conform with the classification of other member of the board at the beginning of the Wambo, retired chief of the Waterville Fire De- public may attend the meeting electronically township-owned land. year. Daryl Graus, manager of the Sylvania partment. Ramm noted that in addition to their via telephone at 877-568-4106 using the Access Township office of planning and zoning, in- primary work experience, both have done some Code 677-255-877 or through their computer, The site, slightly more than one acre, is situ- formed the board that Mercer had sat in for ab- work for the office of the state fire marshal. tablet or smartphone at ated between Centennial and Herr roads. It has sent members at two or three board meetings global.gotomeeting.com/join/677255877. been and will continue to be used as storage for this year. He is filling a vacancy which was cre- items such as topsoil and gravel for the Sylvania ated by the resignation of Thomas Helberg, who Ohio awards certification to Sylvania Police Township Road Department. moved out of the township. Graus said the board Department for adopting standards still has another alternate member so there are Ohio Criminal Justice Services Executive recruitment and hiring. Daryl Graus, manager of the township plan- no current plans for an additional appointment. Director Karhlton Moore announced today The standards are the first of their kind in ning and zoning office, told the commission that that the Sylvania Police Department (Lucas there are no plans for any construction on the Fire safety inspectors County) is the newest agency to adopt and im- Ohio and were developed and established by property other than erecting a fence. The com- plement state standards established by the the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police mission recommended approval of a zoning Sylvania Township trustees have approved Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advi- Advisory Board as part of the state’s efforts to change from agricultural to S-1 Special. hiring two part-time fire safety inspectors for the sory Board as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen community and police relations. strengthen community and police relations. Gavarone Amendment Passes The state has partnered with the Buckeye There are 455 agencies employing over State Sheriffs’ Association and the Ohio Asso- 27,000 officers (representing over 85 percent ciation of Chiefs of Police to help certify Ohio’s of all law enforcement officers in Ohio, includ- nearly 900 law enforcement agencies on a ing most of Ohio’s metropolitan areas) that are process to ensure that they are in compliance certified, and 23 that are in the process of be- with Ohio’s new standards. The complete list coming certified by meeting standards for the of agencies who have and have not use of force, including deadly force, and agency been certified can be found at: ocjs.ohio.gov/ohiocollaborative. State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) joins Senate President Larry Obhof as he signs House Bill 65. It was sent to Governor DeWine who signed the bill, which included an amendment by Gavarone to ensure children have access to swim lessons and certified swim instructors have the ability to continue teaching lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current law only allows for swimming lessons to be taught at public pools, many of which will not open this year. This amendment will allow certified swimming classes to take place at a residential swimming pool without requiring the instructor to obtain a public swimming pool license. The swim instructor must be certified by Infant Self Rescue, American Red Cross or any other nationally accredited organization that operates in all fifty states. \"I am grateful to my colleagues and President Obhof for swiftly passing this legislation and to Governor DeWine for signing it,\" said Gavarone. \"I am glad we were able to update the law quickly to ensure that swim instructors can teach our children life-saving swim lessons through House Bill 65.”

FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A CRAIG STOUGH current national events include barring choke holds, de-escalat- cations with this new classification. ing situations, requiring verbal warnings, use of force, shooting Finally, some communities are just now considering enhanc- MAYOR’S MESSAGE at moving vehicles and duty to intercede. These updated pro- cedures and policies will be presented to the safety committee ing their mental health responses, utilizing more than just armed Ohio Police Collaborative of Sylvania City Council for their review. police officers. The Sylvania Police Division has been working Certification in partnership with the Sylvania Township Fire Department for Because of the many incidents around the Congratulations to Chief Rick Schnoor and the Sylvania Po- over five years handling mental health crisis calls as a medical lice Division for attaining these certifications. Further, the Ohio emergency. Officers in the field work on-scene with fire rescue country, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine re- Collaborative featured the Sylvania Police Division in its June, personnel to de-escalate combative individuals who are in crisis, 2020 monthly newsletter as shown below. and many times the patient is transported by EMS rather than cently called for all police departments, ap- a police vehicle. The city of Sylvania has a long history of community policing proximately 800 in all, to become certified by and community programming, including our Safety City pro- gram for kindergarten children and our D.A.R.E. education for Craig Stough the Ohio Police Collaborative. I am happy to fifth graders. We also have police officers at Northview and report the Sylvania Police Division has been Southview High Schools serving as school resource officers. All these programs introduce our young people to police officers working on this certification process for over a year, and has now and the important role they play in community safety. received Provisional Agency Certification. Included in the city of Sylvania 2020 Budget is $100,000 of funding to replace the 10 year old in-car camera system with a The Certification is for Group 1 (Use of Force, Recruitment new system that includes body cameras for all on-duty uniform personnel. The final purchase contract will be brought to City and Hiring/Standard). Certification was also received for Group Council at the July 20 meeting for their approval. 2 (Community Engagement, Telecommunication Training) and City Council recently approved legislation creating a cadet position in the police division. This new position enables the for Group 3 (Bias Free Policing, Investigation of Employee Mis- department to recruit candidates for the position of police offi- cer without requiring prior police academy training. We hope conduct) standards. to attract more applicants of diverse backgrounds and qualifi- Since last fall, the Sylvania Police Division has been working with Lexipol, a policy and procedure service representing over 400 law enforcement agencies in Ohio to update all police divi- sion policies, implementing best practices and making informa- tion readily available through technology. Specific procedures being reviewed and updated based on MIKE JONES Sylvania Township trustees will make the fire department's Community Risk Reduction The inspectors will be responsible for visiting final decision on the requested zoning change. unit. The part-time positions are part of a buildings in the fire district and working with TOWNSHIP TOPICS planned realignment of the office since the re- owners to make sure the buildings are safe and New zoning appeals board tirement of Deputy Chief Mike Froelich at the in compliance with fire codes. Zoning change recommended member named beginning of the year. Meeting of trustees The Sylvania Township Zoning Commission Zack Mercer has been named a member of Fire Chief Mike Ramm told trustees that he has recommended a change in the zoning clas- the Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Ap- has chosen to hire Thomas Eisel, a retired deputy The Sylvania Township Trustees will hold a sification of a township property on Sylvania Av- peals. Mercer was appointed as an alternate chief of the Sylvania Department and Patrick regular meeting at 5 pm on Tuesday, July 7. The enue to conform with the classification of other member of the board at the beginning of the Wambo, retired chief of the Waterville Fire De- public may attend the meeting electronically township-owned land. year. Daryl Graus, manager of the Sylvania partment. Ramm noted that in addition to their via telephone at 877-568-4106 using the Access Township office of planning and zoning, in- primary work experience, both have done some Code 677-255-877 or through their computer, The site, slightly more than one acre, is situ- formed the board that Mercer had sat in for ab- work for the office of the state fire marshal. tablet or smartphone at ated between Centennial and Herr roads. It has sent members at two or three board meetings global.gotomeeting.com/join/677255877. been and will continue to be used as storage for this year. He is filling a vacancy which was cre- items such as topsoil and gravel for the Sylvania ated by the resignation of Thomas Helberg, who Ohio awards certification to Sylvania Police Township Road Department. moved out of the township. Graus said the board Department for adopting standards still has another alternate member so there are Ohio Criminal Justice Services Executive recruitment and hiring. Daryl Graus, manager of the township plan- no current plans for an additional appointment. Director Karhlton Moore announced today The standards are the first of their kind in ning and zoning office, told the commission that that the Sylvania Police Department (Lucas there are no plans for any construction on the Fire safety inspectors County) is the newest agency to adopt and im- Ohio and were developed and established by property other than erecting a fence. The com- plement state standards established by the the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police mission recommended approval of a zoning Sylvania Township trustees have approved Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advi- Advisory Board as part of the state’s efforts to change from agricultural to S-1 Special. hiring two part-time fire safety inspectors for the sory Board as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen community and police relations. strengthen community and police relations. Gavarone Amendment Passes The state has partnered with the Buckeye There are 455 agencies employing over State Sheriffs’ Association and the Ohio Asso- 27,000 officers (representing over 85 percent ciation of Chiefs of Police to help certify Ohio’s of all law enforcement officers in Ohio, includ- nearly 900 law enforcement agencies on a ing most of Ohio’s metropolitan areas) that are process to ensure that they are in compliance certified, and 23 that are in the process of be- with Ohio’s new standards. The complete list coming certified by meeting standards for the of agencies who have and have not use of force, including deadly force, and agency been certified can be found at: ocjs.ohio.gov/ohiocollaborative. State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) joins Senate President Larry Obhof as he signs House Bill 65. It was sent to Governor DeWine who signed the bill, which included an amendment by Gavarone to ensure children have access to swim lessons and certified swim instructors have the ability to continue teaching lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current law only allows for swimming lessons to be taught at public pools, many of which will not open this year. This amendment will allow certified swimming classes to take place at a residential swimming pool without requiring the instructor to obtain a public swimming pool license. The swim instructor must be certified by Infant Self Rescue, American Red Cross or any other nationally accredited organization that operates in all fifty states. \"I am grateful to my colleagues and President Obhof for swiftly passing this legislation and to Governor DeWine for signing it,\" said Gavarone. \"I am glad we were able to update the law quickly to ensure that swim instructors can teach our children life-saving swim lessons through House Bill 65.”

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FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9A Ribbon cut of officially open downtown Parklets Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee members gather with the Downtown Sylvania Association Parklet committee members and Parklet sponsors to officially open the two seating areas in downtown Sylvania. Joining Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber are Sylvania City Councilwoman Lyndsey Stough, Katie Fields of Inside the Five, Brian Kezur of Sylvania Steel and DSA, Nick Dallas of Upside Brewing/J&G Pizza Palace and DSA, Justus Lambros of Signature Decks, Mary Ann Galewek, president of Lourdes University, Andy Davis of Signature Decks, Rae Navarre, DSA Main Street Manager, Jerry Arkebauer, SACIC president, Randy Kline, Metamora State Bank and Chase Yacko of JAWS. Lourdes University, Metamora State Bank, JAWS and Signature Decks are the primary sponsors of the new Parklets organized by the DSA committee. The city of Sylvania and the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation were also contributing sponsors for the project. bakery 419-824-0683 and cafe 5758 Main St, Sylvania ® Follow us on Facebook! Zingerman’s breads available! WE CATER • WE DELIVER • FARM TO TABLE • SIMPLY DELICIOUS! Enjoy Saturday Brunch 10-2 LUNCH DAILY 10-2 KIDS UNDER 12 EAT FREE in our renovated socially distant dining room or the (WITH ACCOMPANYING ADULT) outdoor patio No microwaves and no fryers - Just baked in goodness Also carryout or Made from scratch soups, salads, unique sandwiches & fresh baked goods FREE delivery within 5 miles Margie Ott of the city of Sylvania’s ALL EARTH TO OVEN SANDWICHES SERVED ON ZINGERMAN’S BREAD Parks and Forestry Department Jenna Rankin and her son Nash enjoy waters the planters on the new Receive Sylvania AdVantage in your mailbox a sunny morning and doughnuts from Parklets. The planters of both Parklets Brieschke’s Bakery with her parents are filled with Foxtail Ferns, Guara Subscribe for only $26/year Jaynann and Randy Huff in the new Stratosphere, Creeping Jenny, Parklet. Emerald Falls Dichondra and Orchid 419-824-0100 or email yourgood.news Sunpatiens. Check out our lower rates theVillage for your home & auto! Candy Shoppe Beautiful Flower Arrangements Unique Sweets, Call Jamilynn Fox for all Occasions Nostalgic and New Shelter in Place Premium Refund for vehichles & motorcycles Call 419.824.0777 for delivery 5727 Main Street through June! or order online at stellarblooms.com Sylvania, Ohio Satisfaction Guaranteed! 419-246-7838 5723 N. Main St. Sylvania , OH [email protected] Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Find us on Facebook!

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12A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 Art Captures Lake Spirit The power of acknowledgment BY DR. LAWRENCE JOHNSON ward. For instance, the need for validation A mural with tiles created on the campus of Lourdes University under the often follows the need to be acknowledged. direction of Annette Fink was installed at Clark Lake near Clarklake, Mich. It was In the past two articles completed on June 9 and commissioned to celebrate Clark Lake spirit. Fink and I have described the The need to be acknowledged begins with her team of artists volunteered their time for the project. “needs cycle” as it relates recognition of an individual’s presence. The to relational needs. In the pain of being ignored brings the need for ac- —by Mary Helen Darah next series of articles I knowledgment to our awareness. No one likes will define each rela- to be ignored. There are times when simply tional need and give life acknowledging another person will make examples. The relational their day and possibly help them climb out of needs are the ingredients to every person’s de- their darkness. sire for an intimate relationship. In order to clarify relational needs I will be A deeper level of the need to be acknowl- discussing them individually. However, in re- edged is the need to be known and under- ality they function simultaneously. When one stood. We all have the need to be known, need comes to the foreground the others re- hoping someone in this world will understand main in the background. When the need in us by taking the time and interest to know our the foreground is fulfilled it moves to the story. This requires empathy, which is the background, while another need moves for- process of gathering enough information about another human being in order to be able to imagine the experience of that person’s life. In other words, the “nutrition” necessary to satisfy the need to be acknowledged is not only recognition, but also, at a deeper level, empathy. I have spent a large portion of my career working with severely traumatized individu- als. I have come to realize that most everyone has a trauma story, a way in which they have experienced danger - i.e a threat to their life. Trauma comes in many forms. This may be an experience with a life threatening illness, threats to belonging, physical abuse, sexual abuse or a life threatening accident. The cur- rent state of society reawakens trauma expe- riences in all of us. The threat of illness (COVID-19), and the recent societal turmoil arouse the traumatic emotional responses and core beliefs formed from the individual’s trauma. So, at this time it is most important for us to slow down and quiet ourselves in order to sharpen our listening skills. You probably are sitting with someone ( six feet away of course) who needs to tell their story. Just simply listen to them until you are able to feel their story. We not only need to acknowledge others, it is also very important for us to acknowledge ourselves. Many people go through life dimin- ishing their own experiences. The need to be acknowledged is extremely important within ourselves. Acknowledge your own story! Lawrence J. Johnson, Ph.D., FAPA, is a clinical psychologist with over 38 years of diverse expe- rience in the field. Lakeview CremationTOLEDO MEMORIAL PARK Garden Local business owner supports agency The perfect setting for peaceful reflection & remembrance. Byrne Stapleton, CEO of the Stapleton In- STARTING AT surance Group and board member of Anne Grady Services, donated arts and crafts sup- $199 plies, board and card games, and outdoor ac- tivities to the clients of Anne Grady Services FIND YOUR FOREVER PLACE | TOLEDOMEMORIALPARK.COM recently. He also supplied donuts and pastries for the faculty and staff members who have worked through the Covid virus. Stapleton stated, “Many organizations have been overlooked during this Pandemic. Anne Grady residents went weeks without seeing their family members and many of the sup- plies used to help entertain the residents were depleted. The staff went above and beyond to make sure all clients were well taken care of and their activities did not suffer.”

FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13A House of Him opens on Summit Street in downtown Sylvania After over a year of preparation, Kevin Clay ing clients to relax, practice their game, or has opened his new men’s grooming boutique enjoy a cigar if they choose. According to Clay, When Ononye opened V Collection on endeavor has led to Clay’s need to expand to and spa venture, House of Him, at 5646 Sum- a humidor will be available to hold cigars for Main Street in downtown Sylvania on 11-11- the creation of the House of Him and all that mit St. He leased the space from building clients who wish to have their favorite brands 11, Clay was there with his Barber Lounge in it represents. owner Jennifer Linehan, of Beautiful Blooms to smoke in the privacy of the patio area. a small corner of the store. The success of that by Jen, shortly after he heard she was relocat- ing her shop to Main Street. “This is more than a place to get your hair L-R: The House of Him team includes Joshua Robinson, Labelle Lyons, Melanie cut,” Clay explained. “Everyone needs to feel Klump, Gabriela Demland, Hannah Clark, Lillie Tulk, Connor DeCavitch and “Last March, one of my clients mentioned as if he belongs. The House of Him is a place Kevin Clay; not pictured are: McKenna Ryan, Alyxandra Carter and Brie that Jen was moving and I made arrangements where men can belong, thanks to the mem- Maiolo. later that day to lease the building,” Clay re- bership program we have established. This is membered. a place where they can relax, talk with other men, find refuge and be well groomed at the He said the permitting process took a very same time.” long time and it wasn’t until this January that he was able to begin the renovation work. “Ac- The seeds for his new endeavor were tually, the COVID-19 shutdown gave us the planted more than a quarter century ago when opportunity to complete the work, as we were Clay, at the age of 10, began cutting hair for unable to operate the men’s grooming area in his family. He soon learned how a good hair- V Collection,” he reflected. cut made people feel better about themselves and improved their overall attitude. He also Transforming the former flower shop into knew at that early age that he wanted to make the House of Him required reconfiguring the a difference in people’s lives. It wasn’t until space and completely changing the environ- much later that he realized the two interests ment. The building itself was repainted, re- could work hand-in-hand to accomplish his flecting the black, grey and white interior that mission. now welcomes clients. Clay continued to cut hair, earning money A lounge area, complete with an espresso all through school, including his time at the bar and comfortable seating, along with a University of Toledo. However, cutting hair as large flat screen television replaces the former a profession was not part of what Clay was floral showroom. The grooming area is in an planning to do with his life at that time. expanded space that formerly housed the flo- ral designers work area and storage space. A chance meeting with Valentine Ononye Eight grooming stations are strategically of VCollection and VCouture became a life spaced throughout the open area, keeping changing experience for Clay. clients in accepted socially distance spacing while allowing stylists the same protection. “He has been my mentor and great friend. The former gift area in front of the building I continue to learn so much from him,” he has been retrofitted into a staff break room. noted. “It was Valentine who first suggested that I could accomplish something on this The second floor will house a massage ther- scale. He encouraged me to follow my passion apist and nail technician specializing in pedi- and helped me realize I could do much more cures. than just offer haircuts. He really planted the idea that we can be instrumental about put- Even the back yard has been incorporated ting men on a journey to greatness and self- into the transformation. A private area with discovery.” two putting greens has been developed allow- Daughter joins Dad in Sylvania- based orthodontics practice Dr. Sydney A. Sherman has joined the Mrs. Lenhart’s oldest daughter. (AND STILL HOME TO THE WORLD FAMOUS PITASUB) Lenhart Orthodontics team alongside her Dr. Sherman is a graduate of the Univer- WWW.ZANESGRILL.COM • 4900 N. MCCORD, SYLVANIA • 419-882-1796 father, Dr. David Lenhart. She is Dr. and sity of Iowa’s orthodontics program and #LoveYour July 20-26 David Lenhart, DDS, MSD and his the University of Michigan’s School of daughter Sydney Sherman, DDS, Dentistry. She graduated summa cum Neighbor This is a week to intentionally MS. are in practice together. laude from Hillsdale College where she re- love our neighbors – those ceived her undergraduate degree. 419 who live and work around us. The new orthodontist not only joins her FiveLakes.Church/neighbor419 We are partnering with father, but is working with her mother, small business owners to Coleen, who serves as the patient relations equip our community to coordinator for the practice. Love their Neighbor. Dr. Sherman and her husband, Scott, are So How does it work? parents of a baby boy, Ryan David, born Check out the small last April. businesses that are offering a “We are delighted to bring Sydney on as special feature & bless your an additional provider and know that she will continue the tradition of excellent care neighbor with a gift. to the people we are privileged to serve,” Dr. David Lenhart said. Share your stories #LoveYourNeighbor419 Editor’s Note: Please enjoy this corrected ver- or on our website at sion of the article that appeared in the mid June FiveLakes.Church/mystory issue. We apologize for any inconvenience the original information may have caused.

14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 Changing of the Guard ... Sylvania Rotary’s new officers introduced The recently elected Sylvania Rotary President Laura Dosch, center, introduces the new officers and board members to Rotarians in attendance or on a Zoom meeting at the June 25 meeting at Highland Meadows Golf Club. L-R: President Elect, Ben Malczewski; Past President, Benton Cole; Diana Jacobson; Glenn Carlson; Vice President, Joe Szafarowicz; Dennis Olejownik; – Immediate Past President, Bill Sanford; Michelle Sprott; and Chuck Stolz. Not pictured are Beth Carr; Secretary, Gregg Schwartz; and Treasurer, Jan Watkins. The theme for the year is ‘Rotary Opens Opportunities.’ The Discovery Shop Upscale Resale 6600 Sylvania • 419-882-6567 • Unique gifts • Vintage and trendy clothing • Artwork • Furniture • Dishes • Jewelry • Silver • Knickknacks Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 • Thur till 7pm All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Bill Sanford, outgoing Sylvania Rotary president, surprises Michelle Sprott, left, by presenting her with the newly created President’s Award for going ‘above and beyond’ in her support of the local organization. After assuming the office of Dave Walker presents Dennis president, Laura Dosch presents Olejownik with a pair of socks to outgoing president Bill Sanford with celebrate the hole-in-one he made a rotary cap and a clock to signify during the previous golf season. the time he spent working on behalf of the Sylvania Rotary.

FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15A From recording memories to making them Photographer-turned-vintner opens North of 12 winery After 40 years full-time in commercial pho- tion process was extremely rewarding,” Gray of- tography a major change of direction was emi- fered. “You must see the bar. It’s teak with strips Photographer-turned-winemaker Corey Gray serves guests at the new winery. nent … Corey Gray went North of 12. of holly with rusted steel panels on the face which Terri and I made.” TOMASE DENTAL CARE However, before the jump to winery owner, he had spent the prior 15 years as a serious hob- According to Gray, the real focus of this entire Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! byist winemaker. A friend had exposed him to venture is the desire to provide a place in the Accepting new patients! winemaking and he pushed the hobby over the Irish Hills where people can come and relax, top, producing hundreds of bottles per year in even if they don’t have friends with a cottage in his basement. the area. “We feature live music on the weekends and we are planning to serve unique small bites With the seed of desire planted to become a and such that will complement our wine offer- full-timer he and his wife, Terri, spent several ings,” he said. years regularly visiting small boutique wineries. Before long he became determined to join the “Our initial wines are bottled in partnership fraternity of winery owners. with a larger winery in Western Michigan. We presently have wines aging in our facilities which Jerry Shaver, owner of Leisure Time Winery we produced with raw ingredients from the and also relatively new in the business, was a Lake Erie shores of New York state. This fall we major source of encouragement for the Grays to will be crushing grapes from various sources in take the plunge. The next hurdles to overcome California and Michigan vineyards. Many of the were finances and location. “Terri and I knew grape varieties I am fond of fermenting and we could not just sell everything and open a blending, Barbera, Sangiovese etc., do not toler- winery. So the search for a location for the win- ate our regional climate, necessitating the sourc- ery within a reasonable commute took us to ing from California.” Michigan’s Irish Hills area. After two years of ex- ploring the area we ended up buying the very “All in all, Terri and I are having a great time first property we had considered. Obtaining fi- with this new venture. Now I feel as if I am cre- nancing and licensing presented the most ating experiences for people at The Winery daunting set of challenges after that. Lenawee North of 12, rather than photographing those Now’s Director of Operations Tim Robinson others have produced.” provided immeasurable help creating our pro forma and business plan development,” Gray re- The Winery North of 12 is, as the name indi- ported cates, located 1/2 mile North of US 12 on Knapp Road, approximately 1 1/2 miles east of the in- With budget constraints in mind, the couple tersection of M50 and US12 in Brooklyn, Mich. designed and built a new, mixed-use facility, housing both the production and a 1,700 square Lenawee Now is a nonprofit dedicated to eco- foot tasting room, able to accommodate almost nomic and business expansion throughout 100 guests. In addition, there are two 800 square Lenawee County. By attracting new businesses, feet patios, one on each side, east and west of the helping to grow established businesses, and sup- tasting room. “The exterior is evocative of a porting entrepreneurial endeavors in the county, lakehouse with exposed structural beams and Lenawee Now is creating an economically viable plenty of large windows. The view of the lake to- and vibrant region. In addition to business at- ward the east may have been the clinching as- traction, retention and start-up activities, pect guiding our choice of locations. Personally Lenawee Now provides critical services to sup- immersing myself in the design and construc- port business growth including access to fund- ing sources and talent enhancement. New mortgage originator named GenoaBank, a locally owned, independent, our customers to benefit greatly from Chuck community bank, named Chuck Barteck as its as a new Mortgage Loan Originator,” said Mar- DR. 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16A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 Rough Seas Ahead Part 3 of a series of 4 BY DANIEL O’SHEA better at your next engagement by being in a good mood first. Upgrade Your Attitude There are many ways to go about improving In These Shoes – your mood. For example, focus on what you are A realization on volunteerism “Everything can be taken from a man but one grateful for. Be satisfied with what you have or BY JENNIFER ARCHER these shoes, and in this moment I’ve seen how thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose what you are experiencing now, not what you it’s much more than that. one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to would rather have or prefer to be experiencing. Back in February I bought this new pair of choose one's own way.” Listen to music, enjoy a tea or coffee, hug “fun” running shoes. I’m not a runner – I don’t Over the past few months I have had so someone you are currently allowed to hug. Nick even like to say the word run. However, I many conversations with volunteers about what —Viktor E. Frankl Offerman advises us to “spend time in the foolishly signed up to do a 10K at Disney in they’ve experienced when handing out meals Many great minds have spoken about how healing powers of mother nature. It replenishes November, and thought I could use all the help and how it’s changed their perspective on forging meaning and purpose shape your own the ozone layer in your brain caused by too I can get to try and start training. community needs. I’ve learned about some of perception of existence. Resilience is an internal many emails.” their personal challenges during isolation, and measure and much of it comes from our self- Fast forward to March 13, the shoes are still the different reasons that they volunteer. I’ve assigned “raison d'etre”. You create your own Conversely, do not expect yourself to always sitting in the box collecting dust and I’m pulled seen depth to relationships grow between the “meaning of life” by choosing what has be happy. Accepting unwanted feelings may last minute into a meeting. Based on schools repeat and new volunteers as they spend time meaning to you; these personal choices forge sound paradoxical to being happy, but it isn’t. closing, United Way was asked that morning to together (masks and all) working toward a your internal compass. Your north can be The alternative is becoming unhappy about coordinate volunteers to help hand out meals at common goal of making things better for total anything; religion, philosophy, family, service, being unhappy. Mindfully accept and explore 17 distribution sites around the city and to strangers. professional success – the important thing is to any emotions as they come. organize and staff small builds to pack weekend be able to clarify it meaningfully to yourself. For snack packs, beginning the following Tuesday. My favorite realization from these now well- example, I was able to endure notably arduous Distractions have the potential for both good Which meant we needed to come up with and worn shoes? Understanding the light I see in times during parts of my military service and bad. During your next video conference execute a sign-up process, recruit and deploy the eyes of these volunteers, their commitment because I believed I was fighting for a greater consider that submitting to distractions from enough volunteers to fill about 150 shifts a week to volunteering repeatedly, re-purposing of cause – to protect people. It gave my suffering the present increases unhappiness. However, for as long as needed. their lunch hour/work out/coffee break – I’ve meaning. distractions, if partaken attentively, can help seen HOPE. Hundreds of individuals have What is your purpose? What do you stand make you feel good by interrupting the power As I’m writing this on June 18, we are still “run” full force into this space, to fill this need for? What are your personal values? of a negative mood spiral. I’ll reiterate the word coordinating volunteers for distribution sites for literally thousands of hours of service and to Make your purpose personal to you, greater attentively - an idle mind or a mind at the (24 currently), building meal packs of which we show up in a time that we’ve been told to stay than you and something that you can strive for. mercy of every fleeting thought is often have now built 42,000+, and have deployed home, because they know their time matters, For example, my own personal purpose is to dissatisfied. Pay attention to what you are doing more than 800 volunteers to fill different needs they know there is a critical need, and they “courageously support, inspire and bring joy to in the here and now and question your own around the community – to the tune of more know that by being a hero of sorts they can give those around me.” Having a purpose allows me wayward thoughts – ask yourself: is this useful? than 8,000 hours of service. others as well as themselves hope that we will to tie meaning into everything I do. Frankl Am I fully engaged in this moment? make it through this – together. would have testified that giving his life meaning But back to those shoes. On March 17 the saved it and if I could recommend reading only “When we are no longer able to change a shoes finally left the box. They became part of My ask to you after reading this? Consider one book, it would be Frankl’s ‘Man's Search for situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” my daily uniform – it’s been my United We’re donning your own cape of sorts and find a Meaning’. Strong shirt and these “fun” shoes, usually four couple of hours in your day that you can If purpose is at the strategic level of attitude, —Viktor E. Frankl days a week, scheduling and working with reimagine, to join us as a “lunch hour hero”. priming your mood is at the tactical level. volunteers, moving boxes, packing meal kits, What does that mean? Commit to shifting what Author Shawn Achor taught us that our brains Key Takeaway doing good. Much like many of us when Covid- you do on your lunch hour (or coffee break or are hardwired to perform at their best when 19 hit our lives, my days took an unexpected workout) and take a shift to help make a they are positive. Prime yourself to perform Upgrade your attitude. You can’t control the turn – and my shoes found a different path than difference in our community. It doesn’t take wind, but you can adjust your sails. Find I had planned. I began a new journey and found much, but it means the world to many. Start to satisfaction in dissatisfaction, certainty in new inspiration. change our community for the good through uncertainty, stability in flux. Create purpose one simple action – it can start with you. and practice gratitude. In “normal” times if you and I had a conversation about the importance of being a Here’s to having hope, being inspired, MEET OUR NEW volunteer from a United Way perspective, we making a difference (and maybe learning to FLOURISHSM MEMORY CARE could have chatted about how volunteering at run, now that I’ve re-purposed these shoes.) COORDINATOR one of our funded partners would bring you closer to the work that we do. If you were an Jennifer Archer, is the Senior Director Kelly Frame, Certified Dementia employer, I’d talk about the impact of Communications and Engagement for United Practitioner®, Dementia Live® Coach promoting volunteerism and how that plays Way of Greater Toledo into employee morale and job satisfaction. In Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings welcomes our Our residents are already benefiting from newest team member, Kelly Frame. Kelly brings to our Kelly’s personalized approach to life enrichment – and Memory Care residents a wealth of dementia experi- are especially enjoying the perks of having a Memory ence, skill, and passion for helping seniors truly flour- Care Coordinator who also is an accomplished musi- ish at every stage of memory loss. cian and professional baker! Kelly held an integral role on a Dementia Steering Committee and has several years’ experience plan- Kelly’s motto is “Build relationships first.” ning and executing programs for adult day centers, as- Give her a call at 419.408.3571 to learn how her per- sisted living communities, and the Alzheimer’s sonal commitment to residents and their families can Association®. benefit you and your loved one with memory loss. Join us for a Facebook Live session where our Memory Care Coordinator, Kelly Frame, will discuss FlourishSM Memory Care, how the program works and its many benefits. Watch and ask questions in the comments box, too! 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FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17A SCHOOLS Plans for starting the 2020-21 NV Engineering Students to Talk to Astronaut school year announced Last fall, the 10-member Aerospace Engineering team of juniors and seniors The Sylvania Schools Reset and Restart Sylvania Alternative Learning was selected for the 2019-2020 NASA Student Launch. Led by Northview Task Force Team has been planning for the Academy Engineering teacher Ryan Reed, members include Nate Simpson, Sophie start of the school year as well as doing con- Strawbridge, Nina Elchelmeyer, Matt Fortner, Ryan Sanderson, Kaitlyn Reagen, tingency planning to be prepared if conditions The district recognizes the value, impor- Nate Conway, Demetrius Rousos, Charlie Delmonico and Andrew Megeath. change throughout the year. The Assistant Su- tance, and best practices of face-to-face Due to Covid-19, the trip for the launch was cancelled but the students were perintendent, Tim Zieroff, gave an update to teacher to student instruction. However, the given a chance to submit a question to ask astronaut Bob Behnken aboard the Board of Education on June 29, which in- current COVID-19 crisis may prompt some the International Space Station via live feed. The NV engineering team’s cluded components for the Red, Yellow, and students and families to choose an alternative question was selected and will be a live streamed on NASA TV, and on Green plans as well as information about the educational system for the 20-21 school year. NASA.gov TV on July 9 at 12:15 - 12:35. Nate Simpson, a graduating senior Sylvania Alternative Learning Academy. from 2020, will speak directly to Behnken, the first astronaut to launch from The Sylvania Alternative Learning Acad- American soil in a decade on a Space X Falcon 9. Guiding Principles: emy for the upcoming school year will serve as a non-traditional instructional option for Consistency, Accountability, Flexibility, and students and families in grades K-12 who Communication choose 100 percent remote learning. Specific details and enrollment information will be While refining the plans that include re- communicated soon. mote learning, accountability, consistency, flexibility, and communication are being kept Reopening Buildings for at the forefront. The task force team of admin- Students istrators and teachers is focusing on increased expectations of students and staff in the areas It is necessary for the Toledo Lucas County of grading, engagement, communication, Health Department to review and approve re- technology, and daily schedules. opening plans. The Sylvania school adminis- tration has initiated this process. Once the Stoplight System: plans have been approved, the specific proto- cols that will be in place as school begins in This is a district and building color-code August will be shared. The district is planning system that will signal any shift in the learning for many scenarios as the COVID-19 situa- environment. tion continues to be fluid in Ohio. It is ex- pected that Governor Mike DeWine will GREEN - Full on-campus schooling outline guidelines for schools in the coming YELLOW - Hybrid on-campus and re- days. Those guidelines will be reviewed and mote-learning any necessary adjustments to the plans for Syl- RED - Full remote-learning during a vania Schools will be made. period when the buildings are not available for on-campus classes The goal for 2020-2021 is to begin the school year on time with students attending daily classes in person. You’ll always have a place nearby to get lost, and find yourself at the same time. For generations, Metroparks has been here metroparkstoledo.com for sanctuary and escape. They belong to you. They belong to all of us. And they always will. Metroparks. For you. For us. Forever.

18A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 SCHOOLS/SPORTS SV Musician Honored SV baseball coach proposed The Sylvania Southview High School is rec- Abby Kim is the concertmaster of Tech Student of the Week ommending Timothy McCarthy as the varsity Tim McCarthy the Southview Chamber Strings head baseball coach, pending Sylvania Schools and with the Toledo Symphony Abas Alkhlaf is a senior in the Plant Board of Education approval. McCarthy is a credible role model to our student-athletes both Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Science and Leadership and graduate of Central Catholic High School and on and off the ball diamond,” states Jim Huss, Selected to participate in Management classes. He is continued his education at Owens Community Athletic Director for Southview High School. numerous honors orchestras, she originally from Syria from a town College and The University of Toledo. played with the OMEA All-State called Homs. While in Syria, he McCarthy is employed as a Marketing Spe- Orchestra in 2019 and 2020. Abby learned to speak English and McCarthy has been dedicated to coaching cialist at Cooper-Smith. has earned superior ratings for French. His father decided to baseball for 19 seasons. This past season, he class A solos each year. She is come to America so his children served as the varsity head coach at Evergreen currently SV Orchestra president could “go to college and have a High School. Prior to that he was the varsity and president of the high school’s better future.” Abas’s transition at head coach at Swanton High School for six years, Tri-M Music Honor Society. Director Sylvania was challenging but with where in 2017 his team advanced to Districts for Megan Fitzpatrick said, “Abby is focus and determination, he has the first time in over 40 years. They repeated that one of the best violinists I have had achieved many goals. Abas plans feat in 2018. the pleasure of directing.” on continuing to college and major in business. Abas said, “I will “Southview High School is extremely excited be a businessman and live my best to have Coach McCarthy as our head baseball life.” coach. Tim brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience to our baseball pro- gram and is a proven winner. He will be an in- Margaret Jurek Awarded Bishop’s Cross MADE FOR The highest honor bestowed THE MOMENT upon any high school graduate of any Catholic high school in the It all comes down to this. Amazement awaits as the Diocese of Toledo is the Bishop’s world’s best women golfers battle it out right in your Cross. The Bishop’s Cross was backyard, August 3 – 9 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. presented to Margaret Jurek, a student who clearly strives to love 2 for 1 weekly grounds tickets available God with all her heart, soul, mind at area Kroger stores & online at and strength. Likewise, she is one www.marathonclassic.com. who manifests an active life of Christian charity in the way she Benefitting 25 northwest Ohio relates to and serves her children’s charities. neighbor. Register to be a volunteer at PRESENTED BY marathonclassic.com/volunteer For Serious & Not So Serious Golfers Friday, August 28, 2020 at 7677 US 223 Ottawa Lake, MI 8-10am Networking & Breakfast 8:30-10am Unlimited Use of Range 10am Shotgun Start Ticket Includes:  Networking All golfers registered to  Continental Breakfast  Unlimited use of the Range prior to start golf by July 13th, get a free  18 holes of golf & cart  Hotdog, chips & soda or beer at turn Marathon After event meal  Classic weekly  Chance of winning great prizes grounds pass. $95 per golfer or $380 per team LEXI Online Registration available at: THOMPSON Proceeds will help us con nue to www.tinyurl.com/ Official Automobile Sponsor provide youth and community programs SCATgolfscramble20 that teach our youth to make healthy posi ve choices, prevent at-risk behaviors, All registrations are non-refundable! including drug and alcohol use. [email protected] or 419 824-8588 www.scatsylvania.org

FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19A Two’s Athletic Club cooks up a winner by adding squash BY MARY HELEN DARAH to play squash at a more affordable level. Two’s “The addition of a quality, new squash and the key for us is placing the membership now boasts member access to five different facility will help increase the games’ exposure fees at a level where the game becomes more Squash Coordinator at Two's Athletic racquet sports with tennis, platform tennis, in the Toledo area”, said squash coordinator accessible and attractive to many people in the Club John Seidel is excited to spread pickleball, table tennis and now squash. and long-time local professional John Seidel. Toledo area that want to play this great game.” his love of squash and make the sport “The focus is on squash here and playing the more accessible to the public. “The All-American Squash Club is a club game in a first-class court within a first-class Additional information can be found at within a club,” according to General Manager facility. Squash has a wealth of health benefits twosathleticclub.com. Two’s Athletic Club, winner of the 2019 Jeff Mielcare. “Membership to the All- Facility of the Year by the USTA, has recently American Squash Club also includes the use of AJGA Dana Incorporated Junior Open returns added another racquet sport to its already the Fitness Center and access to the clubs’ two A co-ed field of 44 boys and 24 girls for the to see up-and-coming golf talent – while also impressive resume. Starting in mid-June, the pickelball courts.” The squash court is a All-American Squash Club will be open for conversion court made from an existing AJGA Dana Incorporated Junior Open, to be raising money for charity.” play at the 2222 Cass Road location. With the racquetball court. This conversion required a addition of the only regulation squash court in new glass back wall which was constructed by played July 20-23 at Sylvania Country Club, Famous AJGA alumni include Tiger Northwest Ohio, the All-American Squash local business, City Glass Corp. Other local Club hopes to bring the sport to people looking Toledo companies also assisted in the are from 20 states, Japan and Mexico. Woods, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Jordan construction of the court including the sanding of the floor, painting and re-striping of the Ten spots remain, which will be filled by Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, Paula court and building the ‘tin’ – the squash equivalent of the net in tennis. The All- AJGA members through an 18-hole qualifier Creamer, Morgan Pressel, Inbee Park, Lexi American Squash Club also sports a luxury lounge for players to relax following their on July 19, at Sylvania Country Club. Thompson, Stacy Lewis, and Alison Lee. matches featuring several art elements with an All-American theme including a Squash The tournament is open to golfers aged 12- The 6,837-yard, Par 72 Sylvania Country Legacy mural from local artist Kim Seidel. 19 but not yet attending college. The 54-hole, Club is a historic course that has hosted nu- “Two’s Athletic Club is excited to offer yet another great racquet sport to the city of stroke-play tournament kicks off three straight merous junior and amateur events, including Toledo all in a state-of-the-art facility,” said Mielcarek. Two’s also has 11 outdoor tennis weeks of championship golf in Greater Toledo, the 1954 Ohio Amateur, where Jack Nicklaus courts, six indoor tennis courts, two platform tennis courts, two pickleball courts, one table as it will be followed by the LPGA Drive On encountered Arnold Palmer for the very first tennis and now one squash court, in addition to a fitness center, upscale locker rooms, on- Championship, July 31-Aug. 2, and time. Besides Palmer, past champions site childcare services and full-service pro shop. the Marathon Classic presented by Dana, crowned at SCC include Frank Stranahan, Aug. 6-9. Byron Nelson, and Sylvania’s own Mel “Thanks to the tremendous support from Woelfling. Dana and the membership at Sylvania Coun- In addition to the tournament, a junior-am try Club, this tournament earned the AJGA fundraising event will be played July 20, fol- Newcomer of the Year Award for 2019,” said lowing a practice round. 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Firefighters adapt to new procedures for successful pancake breakfast Pancake Breakfast chairman Tyler Ignacio Ortega places his order for Bellman and Greg Wilcox offer a pick up with Andy Douglas and Tim helping hand wherever needed. Osborn. 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Road | Sylvania, OH 43560 Kurt Baumgartner, Zach Miramontee and Katy Baumgartner take on kitchen duties and keep the pancakes cooking. 419 -724 -1200 Mike Cook, Shawn Wittkop, Nick Lishewski and Steve Sutherland fill orders for waiting motorists. Sales O ce: 5877 Stonelily Lane 419-386 -2686 Shawn Wittkop enjoys a stack of Steve Sutherland hands Dennis pancakes while chatting with Hugh Olejownik his order of pancakes. Collins. Sylvania Township Fire Chief Mike Ramm and Deputy Chief Chris Nye watch over the improvised Firefighters’ 20th annual Pancake Breakfast on June 11. The event, sponsored by Sylvania Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2243 raises money for local charities. Because of COVID19, guests were only able to order pancakes and pick them up rather than eating inside the Elks Lodge.

July 7 – July 21, 2020 SECTION B Vol. 25, No. 6 • yourgood.news YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER The Quarantine Bears Spread Happiness BY MARY HELEN DARAH Alison Mihaly and her family have been spreading sunshine and happiness instead of germs The Quarantine Bears enjoy a bit of competitive fun at a and fear. Mihaly and her family live in Old Orchard but countless people from the area have swim meet held in the front yard of the Mihaly family been enjoying the family’s “Quarantine Bears.” Like many neighborhoods, residents were asked home. to place bears in their windows so kids could have a bit of lighthearted fun during the cancel- While Papa Bear and his daughter attend a dance, lation of schools, sporting events and family activities. The Mihaly family took their bear display Mama Bear spends a relaxing night home. to a whole new level. “We decided to step things up,” stated Mihaly. “We have four kids ages 21-28. As a family, we would brainstorm ideas. Thankfully, I quickly came to the realization that I never throw any- thing out. We had a great deal of materials to work with. I still had the kids swim team and dance attire which were perfect for our bears. My husband Jim was given the role of ‘head carrier’ for the big stuff for the displays.” The family created 38 displays during quarantine. If the weather made it impossible for the bears to be outside, they created indoor scenes that were shared on social media venues. In- side the bears made cookies, cleaned the house, made a blanket fort and played board games. On nice days, when the bears were outside doing an assortment of activities, the family received a great deal of foot traffic. “It was like a parade,” stated Mihaly. “ Little ones would love to take their photos with the bears. My husband loved talking to everyone that came by.” The family decided that they would only display positiveness. “We wanted absolutely no Covid stuff,” Mahaly said. “We posed the bears in family-friendly activities that people couldn't do because of the lockdown, such as soccer practice, camping and swim meets. Every bear theme had to pass the family-friendly test. It also had to be something that a four-year-old would get.” The bears wrapped things up and said goodbye as they headed up north for the summer. “It was time for them to get some fun and sun,” said Mihaly. “We had a blast doing it and the com- ments we received were so sweet. We were so surprised with the broad range of ages who be- came attached to them. We loved being a bright spot for people during these tough times.”

2B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 HOME On the cutting edge: Knife sharpening tips from Steve Colony Sylvania Farmers Market Visit @benfieldwines on Facebook for don’t know where it’s going.” Sylvania First United Methodist more information. Church, 7000 Erie St. Saturday, July 11 – Music from Dragon- BY JENNIFER RUPLE Have your knives professionally sharpened Tuesdays, 3 - 7 pm (3 - 4 pm for fly, 7 pm at least twice a year especially if they are used those higher at risk) Saturday, July 18 – Music from EZ The weekly Sylvania market is back at Pickenz, 6 pm Requests for sharpening knives and tools often. “When you can’t see the edge and bevel a new location with more space to spread out. Shop for local produce, FRIDAY NIGHT COOKOUT led Steve Colony to launch his business Great anymore, it’s time to bring them back.” flowers, herbs, baked goods, wine, popcorn and handmade items. Grab Majestic Oak Winery Lakes Custom Sharpening about eight years After professional sharpening, maintain dinner to go from a variety of food 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids Friday, July 24, 5 – 8 pm ago. The local Air Force veteran and retired the edge at home using a draw through type trucks. Enter Choose from Grilled Alaskan Salmon off Erie Street or Ribeye Steak. Dinner includes side civil engineer had been sharpening his own sharpener with white ceramic rods or an and exit on dishes, dessert and a glass of wine or Orvieto craft beer. Music from EZ Pickenz. woodworking tools for over 35 years. “Every electric sharpener. Drive. Please $25/person. Reservations required. practice so- Register at majestic-oak- once in a while, I’d get questions from people Use cutting boards made from soft cial distanc- winery.square.site ing. Masks asking if I can sharpen things for them,” he materials such as wood or plastic. “Glass, are sug- HOME and GARDEN gested. For said. stone, Corian or tile will destroy knife edges more guide- Found Our Haven – Open House lines visit 119 N. On- Colony made his business official after fast,” Colony warned. @syvania- tario St. farmersmarket on Facebook. downtown receiving training from a person in the Protect yourself and the knives’ edges. “Do Toledo Toledo Farmers Market July 16 - Cleveland area who sharpens tools at farmers not store knives loose in a drawer. Use a 525 Market St., Toledo 18, 10 am Saturdays, 8 am – 2 pm – 5 pm markets. “The original course was four or wooden knife block that holds them flat to Sundays, 9 am – 1 pm Home décor A Saturday tradition, the Toledo Farm- boutique five days, and then I took a specialty class for prevent wearing down their edges,” urged ers Market features fresh local pro- featuring an- duce, flowers, breads, coffee, cheese, tiques, refin- salon shears. I practiced with a big box of Colony. farm fresh eggs, honey, sauces, jams, ished baked goods, crafts and food trucks. furniture, and handcrafted pillows and salon shears,” he reminisced. Garden tools First hour is reserved for those higher at accessories. Open the third weekend In 2014, Colony, with help from his wife risk. Please practice social distancing. of each month. More details on Face- Sharp garden tools are more efficient. toledofarmersmarket.com book @foundourhaven. Christy, began offering onsite sharpening “Dull blades actually tear branches instead of services at the Sylvania Farmers Market cutting them,” said Colony. FOOD TRUCK FUN The Butter Barn – July Sale where their business remains a staple vendor. 5541 Consear Rd. Before storing garden tools, Colony Franciscan Care Center Ottawa Lake, Mich. Most of Colony’s sharpening requests are suggested it is best to clean them off and then 4111 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. July 23 – 26, 10 am – 4 pm for kitchen and garden tools; however, he spray or wipe on some oil to prevent other Tuesday, July 7 – Smashdawgz, Vintage treasures, handmade farm ta- sharpens just about anything that can be forms of corrosion. “Tree sap can be quite 11 am – 1 pm bles, one-of-a-kind accessories and sharpened including chefs’ knives, axes and corrosive,” he added. Monday, July 20 – Koral Hamburg, more. Located one mile east of exit 3, pruners, scissors, pocket knives, dart tips, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm off US 23. Five minutes north of Sylva- hunting knives, groomer’s shears, sewing and Final words of wisdom from Colony, “If nia. More details on Facebook @but- quilting scissors, salon shears and clipper you drop a knife, NEVER try to catch it.” Yark Food Trucks terbarnantiques. blades. “Although I do get asked a lot, I don’t 6019 W. Central Ave. do chain saws, power tools or mower blades,” For more sharpening tips, visit Colony at 11:30 am – 1:30 pm TASTINGS said Colony. the Sylvania Farmers Market on Tuesdays Monday, July 13 – FatBoyz from 3 to 7 pm, or visit his website at Thursday, July 16 – The Saucy Thursday Evenings with⁄ “It takes about three to five customsharp.com. Slamwich Bottle Shop at MancyÊs Italian 5453 Monroe St. minutes to sharpen each MUSIC, WINE and BEER Thursdays, 6 pm Join virtual guest hosts on Zoom. Call item, so stop by our booth, Benfield Wines 419-824-2463 to reserve a table in the 102 N. Main St., Swanton shop or pick up some wine for an at-home drop them off, and finish Kick back, relax and enjoy wine, beer experience. and dinner from Switchback Café. your shopping while you wait,” suggested Colony. When dropping off knives or tools, Colony recommended bringing them in their sleeves, otherwise, “wrap them in a towel and put them in a box.” If you can’t get to the market, the couple also offers pick up and drop off in the metro Toledo area. Once tools have been professionally sharpened, Colony offers the following guidelines to keep them in tip top shape. Kitchen Tools Never put knives in the dishwasher. “Dishwasher soaps are abrasive, and they dull the edges of knives. Eventually the heat and humidity will destroy even a synthetic handle,” Colony explained. Keep your knives sharp. “A sharp knife is safer to use Got foodie events? because you use a lot less Professional sharpener Steve Colony works on a Email Jen at [email protected] force than with dull knives,” said Colony. “Sometimes a pair of scissors at the Sylvania Farmers Market on knife can go astray, and you June 23.

FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3B What’s cooking at the Sylvania Farmers Market Dinner to go Multiple carry out options are available from a variety of food trucks as well as newcomer Zane’s Lebanese Grill. Ali Ismail, owner and one of Zane’s three sons, walked me through their products. “Our garlic sauce is made with potatoes instead of mayo, so it’s much creamier and healthier,” he said. Zane’s also offers baklava, tabouli, hummus, vegetarian grape leaves, baba ganoush and zaatar seasoned pita chips which are baked instead of fried. BY JENNIFER RUPLE If you haven’t made it to the market yet Newcomer Martha Quiroga of Shaman this summer, it’s a great time to do so. Here is and The Bear brings her line of herbal tea Tuesday afternoons just a sampling of culinary items that you’ll blends to the market which are free of find at the weekly event. caffeine and sugar. are heating up at the Fresh produce and flowers There’s no mistaking the aroma of freshly Sylvania Farmers popped popcorn from long-time market Local growers Louis Keil and Sons, Stevens vendors Jack and Melissa Carls of Olde Tyme Market. Since opening Gardens, Turk Farms and GLS Farms are on Kettle Korn. Try their staples such as Movie hand each week offering a variety of Style and Karmel Glaze or their new flavor day on June 2, the vegetables, fruit and herbs. Visit Dave Turk’s and very popular, Peanut Butter. booth for fresh eggs, and for fresh farmhouse market has seen a steady flower arrangements, look for Jane Berry at Pantless Jams, founded by Jessica Kott, the Posey Jane booth. returns to the market with her unique crowd eager to shop for The food truck lineup includes Kickback combinations of homemade jams including Freshly baked goods Toledo and Susie Lynne’s Lemonade, plus Strawberry Rhubarb, Peach Strawberry freshly baked goods and Outlaw Attitude BBQ, Smashdawgz, Koral Vanilla, Peach Orange Ginger and Peach Country Grains Bread Company, a Hamburg, Grumpy’s on the Go and Smyles Mango Habanero. local products and to Sylvania staple, brings an assortment of Icey Treats will make appearances handcrafted breads such as Onion Herb, throughout the season. grab carry out from a variety of food trucks. Tomato Basil, Garlic Cheese, Challah, and Apple Crumble. Their Sin “o” Man bread, Local Wineries Due to the pandemic, the market’s location drenched in a sweet combination of brown sugar, butter and maple syrup, remains their Sample seasonal wines from two area has been moved to Sylvania First United fan favorite. wineries, Benfield Wines, located in neighboring downtown Swanton, and Methodist Church, 7000 Erie St., which Shop early for the best selection of Majestic Oak Winery of Grand Rapids, Ohio. homemade fruit pies and breads from The Look for Rural Raspberry and P’ville Peach allows for more space between vendors and Pie Lady. Then check out Emmy’s Kitchen from Benfield and find River Rapids Rose from Blissfield, Mich. Emmy sets up her mini and Vineyard Breeze from Majestic Oak. to meet guidelines for farmers markets set by bakery each week loaded with cookies, cupcakes, brownies and macarons. She’ll also the Ohio Department of Agriculture. So far, be bringing her caramel apples later in the season. organizers are pleased with the outcome, “We are very appreciative of the loyalty of our market shoppers,” said Market Manager Connie Torrey. “Attendance has been fantastic!” Over the next few weeks, shoppers will see a shift in offerings at the market as farmers begin harvesting and selling more fruits and vegetables. In addition, live music is back. “We received approval from the Lucas County Health Department, and we will be featuring local talent for the rest of the season from 5:30 to 7 pm,” said Torrey. Artisan Foods Volunteers Needed Beautiful Blooms by Jen is now offering If you are interested in helping at the Sweet Ruby products from Lubbock Texas market, volunteers are needed each week for including a sweet dessert sauce and cider mix set up from 2 to 3 pm, for tear down from as well as Cherry Republic products from 6:45 to 7:30 pm, and for directing traffic from Northern Michigan including three varieties 2:45 to 7 pm. To sign up, visit Facebook of cherry salsa. @sylvaniafarmersmarket. “We appreciate the community support and following us to our new location,” said Torrey. “And we are very thankful to Sylvania First United Methodist Church for hosting the event and providing volunteers to help it run smoothly.” See you at the market!

4B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 Joan Blondell — The Original ‘Dame’ Born Rose Joan Blondell on Aug. 30, 1906, BY JENNIFER KELLOW-FLORINI to a vaudeville family, she toured the world and Blondell was a versatile talent throughout her career. REEL CINEMA joined her family on stage as Baby Rosebud. After winning the 1926 Miss Dallas pageant worked so hard to be in close by creditors be- connection between World War I and what he Ninety years since her first screen perform- and earning fourth place in the Miss America fore they even open. It’s the four of them against called “the forgotten man” at the bottom of the ance, it’s hard to name a more likeable actress pageant, she starred on Broadway with a then the world. One of the girls, Polly (Keeler), has economic tier. Then, during the summer of than Joan Blondell. With her big blue eyes and unknown James Cagney in “Penny Arcade.” a songwriter boyfriend, Brad (Dick Powell), 1932, a group of 17,000 World War I veterans kewpie doll looks, she played tough as nails When Warner Brothers made the play into a who turns out to be a rich kid whose family marched on Washington. They wanted jobs with a heart of gold women — the ultimate movie, both she and Cagney were brought to won’t tolerate his relationship with a “gold dig- and bonus money the government had prom- dishy dame who always had a snappy come- Hollywood. Starting in 1931, Joan would go on ging chorus girl.” Brad’s brother and the family ised them when they returned from the war but back. to star in more films for that studio than any lawyer turn up at the girls’ apartment. The failed to deliver. Hoover turned the army on the other actress (40 in the pre-code era). A versa- brother assumes Carole (Blondell) is Polly and protesting veterans and burned their camps — tile talent, she starred in comedies, gangster insults her by proclaiming, “showgirls are par- a move that sealed his fate at the polls in No- films, and Busby Berkley musicals. asites, chiselers, and gold diggers.” He offers her vember when he lost to FDR. In “The Forgot- money to end her engagement with Brad. Car- ten Man” number, Joan plays a prostitute Sisterhood was a frequent theme of pre-code ole, no longer bothering to explain she isn’t dressed in rags watching with sorrow and frus- Depression era films featuring women who Polly says, “No price on me!” She’s about to tration as cops harass homeless men. The cli- identified with each other. This alliance helped show them the door when she and Trixie max of the song has Blondell singing with arms them get through an unjust world. Stripped of (MacMahon) decide to have some fun and take outstretched, surrounded by soldiers and their illusions by the Depression about how the these two saps for a ride! Joan is hilarious in this homeless men and women in a passionate plea world operated and what it had to offer them, scene; unleashing whip-smart put downs on for dignity. these women were willing to do whatever it the two men who are clearly out of their league took to survive and go as far as life could take with these strong, street-smart women. These The Depression left women vulnerable. Eco- them. “Gold Diggers” of 1933 was the quintes- kinds of sisterhood films let women be the he- nomically, they had to rely on men as primary sential musical of the Depression era, mixing roes. breadwinners. Blondell always played a capable social commentary, saucy innuendo, and spec- straight shooter, and Depression era women tacular production numbers into a perfect In the film’s final number, “The Forgotten saw her as a reassuring image of can-do wom- blend of drama, fantasy, and humor. Man,” Joan plays the “spirit of the Depression.” anhood. Joan plays Carol, a chorus girl trying to make It’s important to understand that Warner After leaving Warners in 1939, Joan contin- a living on Broadway. She and her fellow Brothers made both entertaining and socially ued to work as a respected character actress for dancers (Ruby Keeler, Aline MacMahon, and conscious films. “Forgotten Man” refers to two five decades. One of her last roles was Vi, the Ginger Rogers) are a close-knit group jaded by specific events of 1932. 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FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5B Ten Mile Creek Riparian Restoration project in township nears finish The Lucas County Engineer’s Office throughout the Great Lakes basin. Ex- Auxiliary Fundraiser Raffle has completed much of the Ten Mile cess sediment and phosphorous can Winners Picked Creek Riparian Restoration in Sylvania contribute to the formation of harmful Township. The project constructed ap- algal blooms, dead zones, and reduce ProMedica Toledo Hospital & Russell Ebeid Children's Hospital Auxiliary proximately 9,000 feet of two-stage fish habitat, resulting in economic and ‘Dining Around Town Basket’ fundraising chair Lynn Guitteau and Auxiliary channel with native plant species environmental losses. Construction of President Denise Benton pull the winning tickets. First prize went to Maureen planted in the bench area and banks of two-stage channels has been proven to Devos, second prize to Jan Poll and the third prize winner was Shirley the stream. reduce sediment and nutrient transport Ludwig. ‘Our sincere thanks to our generous board members for supporting into the Great Lakes. area restaurants and donating gift cards for this raffle. Also, many thanks to The two-stage channel will improve everyone who purchased tickets. We raised $1,500 to benefit Auxiliary water quality by slowing stream water This project is anticipated to reduce projects!’ Benton said. during peak flows and allowing time for nitrogen, phosphorus and, sediment particles to settle out into the bench loadings in the stream, which eventu- area, reducing phosphorus loading and ally outlets to Lake Erie. Nitrogen and sedimentation downstream. The native phosphorus have been linked to the de- plantings in the bench will also serve to velopment of harmful algal blooms in capture particles and other sedimenta- Lake Erie. The project was awarded a tion as well as use the phosphorus in the $200,000 grant towards the $1.9 million water column as fertilizer. In addition, construction cost from the Great Lakes the two-stage channel will improve Restoration Initiative through the Ohio flood storage capacity within the banks Environmental Protection Agency. The of the creek and help alleviate flooding remaining funding was from the Lucas on adjacent properties. Permanent County Stormwater Utility. easements were purchased along the creek for construction and future main- Final grading and plantings will con- tenance. tinue through the summer. For more information on the GLRI visit glri.us Runoff from agricultural land and For more information on the Lucas urban areas can transport tons of sedi- County Engineer's Office visit ment and nutrients into waterways co.lucas.oh.us/engineer.

6B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 Strawberry fields yield summer shortcakes and winter jam Tom Creque, second from left, points out the perfect strawberry for picking to Sally Micsko, second from left, and Teddy, Henry and Charlie Walker at the Creque Family Farm strawberry field. cousins Teddy, Charlie and Henry Walker check over the baskets of strawberries they picked. Lynn Ruple finds strawberry picking fun. Amy Childers helps her Louie, Teddy and Charlie Walker and their cousin Sally Micsko prepare the He and his wife Jen picked five quarts granddaughter Vivienne Meyer find strawberries for jam making. in record time. They froze most of the the ripest of strawberries to pick. Henry, Teddy and Charlie Walker and their cousin Sally Micsko work intently berries and enjoyed eating the rest. to stir and then bottle the jam made from the strawberries they picked earlier in the day. TShaynlkvaynoiua! We appreciate all the amazing local support you’ve shown us this challenging season. We are now closed for 2020. See you next spring! 9700 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, OH crequesgreenhouse.com The end result fills the counter space.

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8B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 Heartland at ProMedica hosts Pet Parade to cheer residents The iSing group from iDance participate in the pet parade on Saturday Heartland staff Cristella Garcia, Karen Medina, Ashley Tafelski and Brooke June 20 to entertain the in-residence rehab patients at Heartland at Silvernail participate in the pet parade around the building on the ProMedica. iDance Adaptive Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit provid- ProMedica Flower Hospital campus. ing students with instruction to use creative expression in the performing arts. “Our Passion is our Technique” is its motto. iDance APAC offers a di- TSL Holds Flag Day Dinner verse curriculum for students regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity. iSing is an adult vocal performance group that meets on Mondays at 6 pm and is free to join. Brooke Silvernail and her dog Denise Heilman and her dog Gra- Liz Rowe and Susan Lang prepare TSO president & CEO Zak Vassar Penny relax with Zach Jackson cie compare pet parade notes food for the Toledo Symphony participated, delivering meals to and his dog Max after the parade after walking around the Heartland League’s Flag Day Dinner that those who could not get out. A at ProMedica building with an iSing offered curbside pickup or delivery. ‘Socially Distanced Summer Social’ is member and his dog Snowbell. planned for Sunday Aug. 9 at Nazareth Hall. Scouts Deliver Rance and Liam Miller deliver food Lions Take Pride and hygiene products donated by Highland Boy Scout Pack 154 to L-R: Sylvania Lions Carol and Jim Sylvania Area Family Services on Collins and Jan Tidd are ready to June 22. pick up trash along Monroe Street in Sylvania as part of the —by Mary Helen Darah organization’s Adopt-A-Road program. —by Mary Helen Darah Missing out on Sylvania news? Fill out the subscription form in the classified page – 15B

FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9B janet amid THE STARS SPEAK Black Lives Matter cate that we’re a “mothering/nurturing” country, cupy plenty of your time, you may find yourself SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 20) “No matter how big a nation is, it is no stronger always willing to adopt and take everyone else. on a path of self-discovery. This should be a than its weakest people, and as long as you keep a The moon in Aquarius is about humanity and powerful period for you, as much of what you Creativness and individuality are key points, person down, some part of you has to be down justice for all. need to do is laid out for you. Your gift with as your need to travel, seek out, or just live out there to hold him down, so it means you cannot words and humor to be specific. However, as of the box is highly indicated. Also, a strong pe- soar as you might otherwise.” Full Moon in Capricorn faces off Mercury retrogrades your area of communica- riod for matters of the heart, as you see yourself with the Sun in Cancer tion, your delivery to others may be working becoming more involved with the idea of com- –Marian Anderson against you. So say what you mean, and mean mitment. In addition, taking directions and Both signs are associated with security, yet what you say, while keeping it in check. being more decisive in areas of work-related sit- When understanding social justice, it’s all they seek it in different ways. Capricorn is con- uations, enhances how others perceive you. about equality and “human rights.” To be socially cerned with accomplishments and external sta- CANCER (June 21-July 20) Time is a healer. just, each person must be treated equally and tus while Cancer wants us to tune into our fairly by all. Sadly, around the globe, this idealis- feelings in search of comfort and safety. It’s not a Time to really buckle down and get your CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) tic thought is far from reality. Social injustice oc- matter of choosing to be hard or soft, sensitive monies in order as the unpredictable influence curs because of color, ethnicity, and/or sexual or insensitive; this full moon is about learning of Mercury in retrograde may create unneces- This month, as the planets align favorably, orientation. Social injustice cannot continue to how to be tough or tender depending on the cir- sary turmoil. You have the control. Keeping with you may find yourself wanting to manifest. As exist. cumstances. When the lesson is learned, we feel your own guidelines, you have leverage. It’s up Saturn occupies your sign, your desire to take the at home within ourselves and within the world to you to delegate while, staying focused. Prior- bull by the horns becomes more evident. This is “It’s July and I have hope in who I am becom- around us. When the full moon is in Capricorn ities are the key. a powerful month for you, as most of the planets ing.”–Charlotte Eriksson it works even harder to finish what was started. are in total harmony to your own sign, though You’ll ask yourself what you obtained, what you LEO (July 22-Aug. 22) Mercury in retrograde may trigger unwanted fi- Dear Readers, have yet to achieve, and what you need to adjust nancial woes. Know that, no matter what hap- Summer is here! We’ve been through a lot to make things happen. A Capricorn full moon A very interesting month for you as the op- pens, you’re always ahead of the game. with COVID ... isolation, social distancing, all of is all about success and never taking “no” for an position of the planets brings forth a sense of which has hopefully has made us better, more answer. So, this is the time when you’ll get to the lightness, though with Mercury retrograding AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) alert as well as aware. It was a rough spring, and finish line because this moon will help you tackle your own sign, you may feel a bit more vulnera- through it all many of us have continued to grow any obstacles you face along the way ble, and less in control. However, at this stage in You are poised in a great direction for the from within, to harvest the lessons and appreci- the game, you’re at a place where you need to let next month or so as Venus in sync to your own ate what we have. There are so many good peo- New Moon in Cancer July 20 go of obstacles that have hindered you in the sign will enhance you considerably, though Mer- ple in the world, and I believe this past spring has past. Take this time to clear a path and imple- cury in retrograde may halt your efforts. There- proved it to be true. Optimistically, we are back Time to purge. Always a new start, a fresh be- ment it after July 12. fore, one step at a time. Allow yourself to assess on track, recovering from the ripple affect of ginning. New moons signify a new cycle, and re- every given situation without taking too much what has occurred with the economy. birth. This new moon, along with the Sun (also VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) on. Sometimes having to take a step back can Astrologically, as the energies of the planets in Cancer) will highlight the watery Cancer only reassure better results. harmoniously blend bringing forth frolic and qualities of imagination and dreams, family and You may see yourself a bit overwhelmed by fun, we are once again reminded that summer is home. Also this particular full moon will trigger work and home as the planets at odds to your PISCES (Feb. 19-March 19) finally here. We are now experiencing a retro- changes in the work place for those born under natal Sun create a feeling of frenzy. Know that grade which occurs when the planet moves Cancer, Libra, Aries and Capricorn. Specifically much can be said about pacing oneself. Also, this Letting go of negative and past issues is well closer to the Earth, thus changing the vibration speaking, as it creates an opposition to transiting is your week to purge mental and emotional indicated here, however it’s up to you to create a of the planet’s influence. An example is seen Pluto, the planet of transformation, it may help clutter as Mercury retrogrades your area of better platform for yourself. In doing so, you below, as Mercury, the planet of reason, has been to break down and rebuild. thought. This can be a cleansing as well as heal- allow yourself to move forward. Mercury in ret- in retrograde since June 2020. We celebrate In- ing period. rograde in your area of health and responsibili- dependence Day July 4 when the greatest coun- Sun in Leo July 22 ties can trigger issues. Mind over matter. try in the world will have another birthday. 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10B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 Remembering a dedicated public servant... John Zeitler I met John as a trustee of the township but I was surprised and saddened when I heard would become part of our jobs. it wasn’t long before I considered him a friend. that John Zeitler had passed away. I met John John Crandall met with Mayor Stough and When I first ran for Sylvania Township You never heard a bad word about John and when he worked for Lucas County, but I got trustee, I was comfortable seeking the office you never heard a bad word about anyone to know him much better when he became the they were in agreement on this idea and because I knew that John was the township from John. Sylvania Township administrator in 2010. moved it forward. John Zeitler and I then administrator. He had a strong financial back- would be either the “Executive Director” or ground, great experience with local govern- Those of us who were fortunate enough to Earlier that same year I started work at the “Executive Vice President” of the CIC each ment and a reputation for getting things done know him have been rocked by his sudden city of Sylvania. When John was hired by the year. behind the scenes. death. Township, I gave him a call to set up a time to John Crandall. Sylvania Township trustee meet for coffee. It was the first of many meet- We would then meet (John and I) with the It may be trite but with John, what you saw ings that we would have until John retired in current president of the CIC to plan programs Sitting at a picnic during a 4th of July party, was what you got. At work, what you usually 2019. and prepare the agenda for the CIC calendar. John learned of the new opening for adminis- saw was a dress shirt but no tie, khaki pants That continues today, but we include the pres- trator at Sylvania Township. He thought it and comfortable shoes. What you got was a I liked John right away. He was easy to get ident, vice president, treasurer, secretary and over for a couple of days and then decided to warm welcome and a quick answer or opinion to know and he didn’t take himself too seri- past president of the CIC. throw his hat in the ring. John’s many years of on whatever had brought you to the office. ously, but was very competent in his work. experience with Lucas County and his knowl- With the city and township working together Oliver Turner replaced John in 2019. He edge of governmental finances made him a Then he wanted, with genuine interest, to on many projects John and I would have con- was a great hire by the township and he now top candidate. His involvement in the Sylvania know about your family and other topics. versations getting updates on projects or is- fills this role for the township in the CIC. John community was already well known. He knew sues that affected both entities. helped with the transition with Oliver coming most of the players and he made an immediate Speaking of families, his usual upbeat man- on, but confided that the new guy was pretty impact. The minute he took the helm at Syl- ner would expand as he spoke of his wife, One thing we worked closely on was the sharp and wouldn’t need much guidance. vania Township, it had a new personality. His Kathy, and his two sons William and Dr. Har- Sylvania Area Community Improvement Cor- Bill Sanford, City of Sylvania Economic positive attitude and trust in others was a rison Zeitler. poration. The CIC is the lead economic devel- Development, SACIC Executive Director warm welcome to an organization that strug- opment agency for Sylvania. The CIC got gled to look on the bright side and build trust The love he felt for them and the pride in started in the 1960s and involved all of the key John served on the TOPS Board for 23 in others. each of them was unmistakable. organizations in Sylvania; city, township, years as commissioner, many times as chair. schools, SAJRD, Olander Park System and the In those 23 years, the park district went from John took an interest in the employees and He came to the township after retiring as chamber plus key employers and financial in- 60 to 400 acres, added six miles of trails and began to build relationships with many of the Lucas County director of management and stitutions, realtors and developers. six new parks. His experience at Lucas County them. He also continued to get more involved budget. If anyone thought he was bringing and his understanding of local government in the community and at one point was the management ideas that wouldn’t work at a John Crandall from the township had an operations made him an invaluable resource Sylvania Township administrator, Director of township level, they were wrong. His manage- idea to help with the operation of the CIC. He to the park district. We will miss his guidance the Sylvania Community Improvement Cor- ment style was simply an extension of his per- proposed that John Zeitler and myself would and his sense of humor. poration and a board member of the Olander sonality. be “employees” of the CIC. Since we were both Erika Buri, TOPS executive director Park System. He loved this community and government employees, our role with the CIC loved raising a family here. You could always Everyone was treated with respect and hon- count on hearing an update about his sons and esty. The budget decided most issues and the Christian Business Owners what they were up to and the pride he took in budget was as straightforward and honest as (& Ministry Leaders) their accomplishments. He was able to wear John. When it came to personnel, there was many hats, but it was obvious that he enjoyed no favoritism and certainly no political influ- Are you Lonely? wearing the hat of husband and father most. ence. Are you Isolated? Are you Overwhelmed? John’s sudden death was a tremendous His personality had a sort of trickle down shock to everyone and he will be missed by all effect on the township. Our employees not If you're like most leaders, you answered, \"Yes, to all 3... today, more who knew him and interacted with him in one only got the job done but generally got along than ever!\" of many of his roles. The impact he left on this well and had fun. John certainly got his job community will be seen for many years and a done, but even when confronted with a diffi- Imagine what it would feel like to no longer feel so Lonely, Isolated, or reminder of him can be seen as you stroll cult situation, he could often laugh over some Overwhelmed. Or being a part of a group of like-minded leaders who through Fossil Park on a bench dedicated to part of the issue, which would have angered serve as your personal \"board of advisors\" in helping you to navigate him. others. your biggest professional, business, and even spiritual challenges. John Jennewine, Sylvania Township trustee His love of community is attested to by 70 Local leaders in our community experience this for real on a monthly I am not alone at being saddened by the many endeavors, most notably by his more basis through their involvement in Truth At Work. death of John Zeitler, Sylvania Township’s for- than 29 years as a commissioner of The Olan- mer administrator. der Park System, a position he still held at the You are invited to learn more. Attend our free Private Briefing being time of his death. He was also on the Lucas held on Tuesday, August 4th from 7:30 - 9 AM at Truth At Work's County Land Bank Board of Directors. office near the Franklin Park Mall. Based on our 11+ years in Toledo, we assure you that even if you don't feel this is a fit, you will be blessed It is hard to use the past tense while refer- by what you learn. ring to someone who was such a steady and positive influence. Register today, or ask for more information by emailing [email protected]. I’ll miss him. I’ll continue to miss him. I hope I can remember the lessons his life has Blessings to you! taught: Respect everyone. Treat them with Jim Lange honesty. And have a little fun! Neal Mahoney, Sylvania Township trustee John and I started working for Lucas County at the same time over 40 years ago. While I was with the prosecutor’s office and he with management and budget, our paths crossed often. It was always a pleasure to work with him. He had a comprehensive knowledge of finance and a great understanding of num- bers. After he retired from the county, I was thrilled when he joined the township as ad- ministrator. He brought a very solid pair of eyes to look over our books, which was great for the township and a skill, as fiscal officer, I really appreciated. In addition, his straightfor- ward demeanor and good sense of humor was appreciated by all of us. He was well liked and respected by everyone in the township office. David Simko, Sylvania Township fiscal officer

FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11B A tribute to ‘Madame’ Marie Bollinger Vogt, 1921-2020 sionally, stage numerous productions. She built The Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts life-long friendships with many of them, includ- Marie Vogt (TAPA) is saddened to announce the passing of ing Evelyn Cisneros, Violette Verdy and Edward Toledo Ballet’s Founder and Artistic Director Villella, Ruth Ann Koesun and John Kriza, and expectation was for women to be housewives. Her students were the beneficiaries of her world- Emerita, Marie Bollinger Vogt. Soili Arvola and Leo Ahonen. She was a renaissance woman whose intellectual liness. While the lights have gone out in our “Madame,” as she was known, was a woman and cultural thirst compelled her to travel the house with this loss, the celestial balcony has ahead of her time. Exposed to the arts as a child, As Madame grew her ballet studio with world and devour the arts, literature, and history. gained a bright star. Marie developed an unbridled passion for dance, Dorine Linton and Latvian ballerina, Velta Cer- studying all forms whenever and wherever she nonok, she moved the studio to Cricket West, Ed. Note: The pages of Sylvania AdVantage were enriched by the eloquent words and whimsical drawings could, including the School of American Ballet then eventually to Franklin Park Mall. Her great- created by Marie Vogt. The staff of Sylvania AdVantage and I had the great pleasure to enjoy an associ- under George Balanchine. She began teaching at est joy was the training of her young students, ation with her for several years, much to our benefit. Her creativity and whimsy brought joy to us and to age 13 and, by 18, opened her own studio at the many of whom went on to study in conservatory, our readers and for that we are most grateful and thankful. Bach Conservatory in downtown Toledo. She at- dance professionally, then return to Toledo Ballet tended Toledo University (now University of as faculty members to share with new genera- Toledo) at the same time, graduating with de- tions of aspiring dancers the superb training that grees in literature and Spanish. She became a stu- Madame instilled in them. dent of Spanish Classical dance, which remained one of her foremost passions. She was an avid “Marie has inspired so many of us to consider student of other forms of dance, including mod- what’s possible,” says Lisa Mayer-Lang, Artistic ern dance. She produced her first Nutcracker in Director of Toledo Ballet. “She brought the art of 1939. Toledo Ballet’s Nutcracker is now recog- ballet to our region, and we’ve been blessed by nized as the longest consecutively presented pro- her innovation, creativity, and tenacity. We sin- duction in the nation. cerely and humbly stand in Révérénce.” In 1948, she married Toledo attorney Theodore “Ted” Vogt, and they eventually pur- Beginning in the late 1940s, she forged a rela- chased the home now known as the Lathrop tionship between Toledo Ballet and the Toledo House in Sylvania, a historical landmark famous Symphony. This artistic collaboration continued for its role in the Underground Railroad. Over over 70 years and was foundational to the two the decades, she and Ted helped to raise her organizations merging in 2019. “Through our three nephews, Jack, Jeffery, and Jim Jones, in enduring, six decade friendship and collabora- that home. On beautiful summer days, Madame tion, Vogt never compromised her love of and often conducted classes on her rolling lawn belief in the Toledo Ballet and the importance of where she also entertained world famous having the Toledo Symphony provide live music dancers. She had the foresight to bring these tal- for their productions,” recalls Bob Bell, President ented dancers to Toledo to appear in and, occa- Emeritus of the Toledo Symphony. “She leaves an indelible legacy of a passion for beauty, qual- ity, and the essential place of all arts in life.” Vogt was an entrepreneur in an era when the walkerfuneralhomes com

12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST JULY 2020 LIVES CELEBRATED Marie Bollinger Vogt later date. Those planning an expression of He is survived by his wife, Diane; children Arrangements were made by Walker Fu- sympathy are asked to consider Marie Vogt Lee Heid of Luna Pier, Mich., Bill Venable II neral Home, Toledo, Ohio. Marie Bollinger Vogt, Scholarship Fund at the Toledo Ballet, of Florence, Ky., David Venable of Sylvania, age 99, passed away June Collingwood Presbyterian Church or Ohio, Jason Venable of Sylvania, Ohio; 10 Lois Nowak 19, 2020 at the Sunset American Heart Association. Condolences grandchildren and a brother, Dennis Bullen. House. The daughter of may be shared with the family at William was preceded in death by his siblings, Lois Ruth (Bondy) Herman and Fannie walkerfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Eulah Buchanan, Lucille Mountain, Pauline Nowak passed away Bollinger, she was born were made by Walker Funeral Home, Toledo. Bussell, Tom Venable, Etta Jean Pierce peacefully June 25, 2020 March 9, 1921 in Toledo, Cronowett and Avonalle Collins. after a long journey with Ohio. While still in high William H. Venable Dementia Alzheimer's school, she taught dance Those planning an expression of sympathy Disease. She was born in and later established the Toledo Ballet in William H. Venable, are asked to consider the Alzheimer Associa- Toledo Ohio on Nov. 22, 1939 and for 55 years led the institution. Two age 85, passed away June tion 480 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee, OH 43537. 1932 to Louis and Ruth years after founding the Ballet, the nation's 20, 2020 at his home. The Condolences may be shared with the family at Bondy. A proud Central first performance of the Nutcracker took son of Woodrow and walkerfuneralhomes.com. Catholic graduate she loved her alumnus his- place in Toledo. To the world she was Marie, Nannie Bullen, he was tory and Catholic Faith. Lois was the wife to to her family she was Dee Dee, a nickname born April 25, 1935 in Georgia Karahalios Richard “Moe” Nowak for nearly 60 years and bestowed on her by her three nephews Jack, Tazewell, Tenn.  In 1942 the mother of four children: Rick Nowak, Jeff and Jim Jones. Dee Dee had many he moved to Monroe, Georgia Debbie Welsh, Jackie Eisel and Susan Nowak, interests; travel, cooking and the arts … Mich. and was a 1954 Karahalios  passed away grandmother to 10, great- grandmother to symphony, opera and especially dance. She graduate of Monroe High School. Following peacefully June 18, 2020 five. She enjoyed them all immensely. was an accomplished watercolorist. Dee Dee graduation, he entered the U.S. Army as a in her daughter’s home in Grandma was always up for a game of Wif- was a sports fan, following her U of M, UT paratrooper where he also worked in commu- Tennessee at the age of 88. fle Ball, Cards, Yahtzee or Old Maid. Her sum- and even LeBron James of the NBA. nications.  In 1958 William joined the U.S. Air She was born in mers were spent at the family cottage on Posey She is survived by her nephew, Jeffrey Force and served in Willow Run, Mich., New- Chrisovo, Greece and Lake. (Judy) Jones, Sr.; niece-in-law, Barbara Jones; foundland, Canada and Augsburg, Germany. lived between there and She enjoyed a weekly golf game with her niece, Kathy (Dave) Romain; nephew, Mike William married the love of his life, Diane Athens, Greece most of husband and friends. In her early years, Lois (Lana) Vogt; niece, Connie (Bill) Revnell; Harambosich, in 1958. After his honorable her teenage years.  In 1958, she sponsored her was an avid bowler, achieved the \"500\" series friends, Jim Morton and Carol Eunice; many discharge, he worked in the emerging field of husband, Jim Karahalios, and brought him to and averaged near 190 a game. After retire- great and great-great nieces and nephews. information technology. In 1975, William Toronto, Canada where they were married. In ment she along with her husband spent win- She was preceded in death by her husband, formed VEN-ABLE Business Forms in 1963, they moved to the United States where ters on Lido Key Sarasota, Fla. Theodore; sister, Joan Bollinger; nephew, Toledo, Ohio, operating successfully for 25 they traveled and lived in many states opening Lois cherished her time at Stranahan Ele- Jack Jones, Jr.; niece-in-law Kathy Jones years and eventually retired in 2000. He en- pizza restaurants and shopping strips. In 1971, mentary as a paraprofessional specifically in Grether; and nephew James Jones. joyed golfing but found his true love in the they moved to Sylvania, Ohio, and opened J & the classroom with her special needs children, A celebration of her life will be held at a lives of his children. He was involved in their G Pizza and many years later opened Pap- “Gifts” as she referred to them all. She loved activities and rarely missed  their events. poulis Pizza.  her playground time with her students Georgia worked hard her entire life; she “watching over her flock” and was affection- Church News began working around the young age of 11 ately referred to as “Mom.” Sylvania UCC welcomes new pastor when she moved to Athens with family. She Over 30 years of service with the Sylvania began working as a seamstress and continued School System, including being nominated for Sylvania held virtually with Zoom meetings with the to work various positions throughout life. Educator of the Year. Former Superintendent United Church governing body, the staff, the confirmation class She always worked alongside her husband in Brad Reiger, upon her retirement in 2005, ac- of Christ has ex- as well as two large sessions with the congrega- all 16 restaurants they opened; raised three knowledged her attendance, and commitment tended a call to tion. There was a drive-by meet and greet, wonderful children and was always there to as she held the highest unused sick days in The Reverend where Pastor Vern and Rebecca greeted 100 help with her grandchildren. She loved large tenure. Unless she was contagious she would Dr. Vernard W. participants while the search committee di- family gatherings and extended family. Her not let her students down ... she simply loved Swett to be its rected the flow of traffic with pool noodles. home was always a place of welcome. She was her Stranahan Children and Family. new Senior Pas- a loving, kindhearted soul and always had a We are grateful she is no longer suffering, tor.  Pastor Vern On Sunday, June 14, Pastor Vern delivered smile on her face.  yet a void that cannot be filled. A selfless giver accepted the call his candidating sermon which was live- Georgia loved traveling and would go back and an amazing hugger! and will begin streamed to the congregation since there was to Greece with her family almost every sum- A Mass Celebration of Life was held at St. his ministry on no in-person worship. Members voted electron- mer. Later in life she enjoyed traveling with all Joseph Catholic Church Sylvania, Ohio. Sept. 1.  Cur- ically and the vote was unanimous. her children and grandchildren.  Lois was laid to rest next to her husband In Reverend Dr. Vernard Swett rently, Pastor Georgia is preceded in death by her parents, a private family burial Tuesday June 30, 2020. Vern serves a UCC congregation in Fairfield, Pastor Vern comes to Sylvania UCC with Nickolaos and Alexandria Zaharopoulos; her The family created two receiving legacy Conn. He has also served congregations in multiple staff experiences, organizational and husband, Jim Karahalios; and her siblings gifts in honor of their mother and grand- Massachusetts and Florida. Pastor Vern’s edu- team building skills, a passion for pastoral care, Steve, Tony, Maria, John, Haralambos, Aspasia mother. The Lois Nowak Stranahan Project cation includes Boston University School for stewardship involvement, dedication to out- and Margarita.  She is survived by her son Bill Fund, which will be a gift to be annouced in the Arts, Harvard Extension School, Harvard reach beyond the walls of the church and his re- (Irene) Karahalios and her two daughters early fall and to Memory Lane Care Services Divinity School, and the Chicago spect and welcome for all. In his letter of Christina (Andy) Markos and Aleca (Chris) (formerly Alzheimer's Association Day Pro- Theological Seminary. Pastor Vern is married introduction, he shared, “I believe that together Kamilaris, her grandchildren Kathy (Josh) gram). to Rebecca who is an accomplished harpist. She we can build upon the wonderful, faithful min- Phillips, Jim, Andreas, Georgianna, Dimitri, Even in her illness she brought others to- is a self-employed musician and shares her tal- istries you have in place and do something spe- Marios, Giorgos and Helena; and her great- gether, some perhaps we may have never had ents at retirement communities. cial for God, God’s people and God’s world.” grandchildren Andreas, Hannah and Xavier, met otherwise. Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing, Isabella, Aubrey and Zoe.  There are so many individuals who sup- much of Pastor Vern’s candidating weekend was Sylvania United Church of Christ looks for- Memorial contributions may be made to ported our mom, as well as our family in this ward to introducing Pastor Vern and Rebecca Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 Chapter. We are eternally grateful. to the community of Sylvania where they will N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604. reside. Church clothing give-away The Flanders Road Church of Christ, be following special social distancing proto- 5130 Flanders Road, will be hosting a cloth- cols. Check the church website for more in- ing giveaway on July 11 and 18 from 9 am to formation at flanderscofc.com or telephone 3 pm each day. All are welcome and they will 419-882-8188.

FIRST JULY 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13B LIVES CELEBRATED dence of Sylvania, Ohio staff. Millie considered all of them her “very special family.” We could John C. Zeitler munity and a bench at Fossil Park honors those traveling together and made numerous lifelong never thank them enough for the extra- ordinary good works. friends through the hardware association. They care she received. On June 21, 2020 we were also lifetime members of Epiphany lost a father, a brother, an His humor will be especially missed by his Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday school In lieu of flowers, the family suggests giving a uncle, a husband and a best friends, many of them still connected to him teacher, chairman of membership and Evangel- memorial donation to Epiphany Lutheran friend and the world lost since their Old Orchard school days. John took ism committees and served on council. Millie Church, 915 N. Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio one of the good guys. great pride in his family, especially his sons' pro- considered all of the members her “family.” 43615 and to honor our mother by always show- fessional accomplishments, and in his faithful ing love of God, love and respect to family and John C. Zeitler, 67, for buddies, his Airedale dogs. John was so happy Millie loved and is survived by her children community. 26 years director of man- to welcome his first daughter, Lena, to the family Karen (Tim) Reny, Jan (Mike Save) Fleeger, agement and budget for on Feb. 29th as he celebrated the joining of the Cindy (Tom) Yoder, her sister Doreen (Dick) Catering the Lucas County Com- Zeitler/Herrett families. Storch. Her grandchildren that held a special Available missioners, died suddenly at home on Father’s place in her heart including Jessica (Tony) Leg- Day, June 21. John is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons eza, Ryan (Chelsey) Yoder, Paul (Kendra) Reny, 4024 Holland Sylvania Rd. Born Aug. 16, 1952, to Lucile and Woodrow William and Dr. Harrison (Lena); and by his sis- Justin (Christina) Yamek, Kaitlin (Ben) Ruppel. www.barrybagels.com Zeitler, John grew up in Old Orchard and grad- ter Karen Pugh (Dave), and beloved nephew Her great-grandchildren that filled her with joy uated from DeVilbiss High School. Johnny, David John Pugh. and laughter are Maycie, Veda, Kennedy, Chase, 419-885-1900 known by those closest to him as Dyno, loved Avery, Aaron, Ellissa, Aubrey, Ayden, Jessa, Brin- his childhood, and he would have told you that To those who knew John, share a memory, ley, Grant, Easton and Blake. Award-winning he was determined to live a second one. cherish your family, and walk your dog. bagels with full He attended the University of Toledo, major- She is also survived by Suzanne Yoder, Rachel deli offerings! ing in accounting and began his employment in In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the and Reagan Washer and many cherished nieces, the Lucas County Department of Finance in American Cancer Society, The Olander Park nephews, their spouses, children, church family 1979. During college and for some years after, System (TOPS) or a local animal shelter. and friends. John also worked for The Blade. He married Kathryn Lewandowski in 1980. To leave a special message for John’s family, Millie is preceded in death by her parents, They lived in Sylvania, Ohio, for 28 years where visit www.NewcomerToledo.com. Adam and Alma (Heiman) Fischer, her sister John served for multiple terms as president of Maribelle (Don) Hahn, her in-laws Katherine the Olander Park Board of Commissioners. He Mildred (Millie) Fischer Fleeger (Stan) Hesselbart, Gene (Margaret) Fleeger and was also administrator of Sylvania Township Walter (Lois) Fleeger. from 2010 to 2019. Mildred (Millie) C. Fis- John was a devoted husband and father who cher Fleeger born Sept. 4, Millie enjoyed bowling, golfing, crossword charmed everyone with his sense of humor, wit 1926 in Waterville, Ohio puzzles and was an avid pinochle and euchre and smile. He was respected and admired by his passed away peacefully player. She especially enjoyed her Friday night co-workers and greatly loved by his family. John’s June 16, 2020. church euchre club. She loved euchre so much life was filled with acts which benefited his com- she asked her granddaughter to be her grand- Millie married the love son’s partner when she was gone. of her life, Paul, on Sept. 24, 1949 and worked along A very special thanks to the Kingston Resi- side of him most of her life at Fleeger’s Pro hardware which they were priv- ileged to serve their community. They loved Christ Presbyterian Church WORSHIP St. Stephen DIRECTORY Lutheran Church 4225 Sylvania 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania, Ohio (corner of Sylvania and Talmadge) 419-885-1551 419-475-8629 Follow worship services on Facebook @StStephenSyl Christ Presbyterian invites you to join worship online at cpctoledo.org. Our building will not be open for worship in ststephenlutheran.church May out of a desire to make sure we do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19. cpctoledo.org Epworth United Methodist Church St. Michael’s In The Hills 4855 W. 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