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2A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 April 1st First Friday The Victory Center showcases art throughout the cancer journey The Victory Center will present its 10th an- The Victory Center hosts a free art therapy nual TVC Cancer Survivor Art Show on Fri- program for area cancer patients and sur- day, April 8 from 4 to 6 pm, and Saturday, vivors. The program, Healthy Spirit Art Ther- April 9 from 1 to 3 pm. All types and varieties apy, is led by local art therapist, Areka Foster. of art expression are included in this event, TVC also offers art therapy for children and from fine art to folk arts and crafts. Many of grandchildren of the Center’s participants, led the cancer survivors will be present to share by Kayt Harden, art therapist. The TVC Can- the stories behind their artwork. Since art ex- cer Survivor Art Show will take place at The pression is an individual process, the scope of Victory Center, 3166 N. Republic Blvd., the collection includes items such as bead and Toledo. wire, jewelry, knitting, collage, watercolor, ink, canvas painting, and acrylics. Pieces range The show is free and open to the public. from contemplative to joyful and inspira- Light refreshments will be served. RSVP ap- tional. preciated but not required. Call 419-531-7600 for more information. Sculptor to speak in lecture series Sculptor Ken- Thompson is noted for bronze casting, metal fabrication, and stone carving, with a neth Thompson of major focus on large-scale public sculp- tures. His commissions include the Rotary Flatlanders Sculp- sculpture in the River Centre park on Mon- roe Street and Holland-Sylvania Road; the ture Supply and Peace Arch for the city of Toledo in honor of Vietnam War veterans; and the Centen- Art Galleries, Bliss- nial Mall sculpture designed for the 100th anniversary of Siena Heights University, his field, Mich. will be alma mater. the speaker for the The event is sponsored by George and Vicky Brymer and the Lourdes University Sr. Jane Mary Art Department. Call Erin Palmer Szavuly, 419-824-3685 or [email protected] Sorosiak Lecture with any questions. Series, April 2 from Kenneth 2 to 4 pm, at the Thompson Franciscan Center Theater. A recep- tion will be held immediately following the presentation. Masks are required at this free event, which is open to the public. Local hike-bike club to hold open house PRESENTS A Maumee Valley Adventurers, a local hike, of novice and seasoned cyclists interested in bike and travel club, will hold a community multi-day bicycle tours. The not-for-profit or- FRIDAY open house from 9:30 am to 1 pm, Saturday, ganization sponsors weekly walks and bike April 2 at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 rides, four annual bicycle tours and a 13-week MOVIE EVENT Monroe St. Travel Circle lecture series. ClueGET A Nancy Beeman will give a presentation, In partnership with We Are Traffic, MVA “Bicycle Touring 101,” from 11 am to 12:30 is also a sponsor of the local Cycling Without IT’S APRIL FOOL pm. She will have her bike on hand to show Age program, which provides rides to those the type of equipment she uses for touring. who cannot ride themselves, using a specially Participants are welcome to bring their own equipped trishaw bicycle. The new wheelchair bikes. bicycle will allow the organizations to serve more people. MVA’s goal is to create a regional network ‘Pasta for Pooches’ fundraiser to Friday, April 1 benefit the Ability Center The Fifth Floor at Inside the Five Pasta for Pooches 8.0 will be held Satur- and live music. Vegetarian and gluten-free day, March 26 from 4 to 7 pm at St. Michael options are available along with takeout or- Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Lutheran Church, Ottawa Lake, Mich. This ders. Dinner is served from 4 to 6:30 pm. Movie at 8 p.m. is the eighth year that the spaghetti dinner Adult admission $10 fundraiser will be held to help the Ability Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children Kids under 12 $5 Center’s Assistance Dog Program. The pro- ages 10 and under. gram trains and places service and therapy Full bar & snacks for purchase Starring Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Eileen Brennan dogs for children and adults with disabilities Those interested in volunteering or donat- 5 PRIZE DRAWINGS Lesley Ann Warren, Christopher Lloyd, Martin Mull, along with school therapy dogs. ing, can call 419-349-4966 or email tcal- Colleen Camp, and Michael McKean [email protected] This deliciously campy 1985 film ©1985, 2021 Paramount Pictures The event was started by Tina Calhoun, lives up to the fun of the famous a member of St. Michael, after her father re- Lourdes hosts board game and has become a cult This is a 2nd oor event ceived a service dog from the organization. history lecture classic. Set in 1954, its off-beat humor and is NOT handicap mirrors the times.Can the real killer accessible. “I started ‘Pasta For Pooches’ as a way to Lourdes University presents “U.S. Involve- pay-it-forward after my Dad received his ment in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001,” a FOOL YOU? service dog, Quincy, in 2012. I was thinking Distinguished History Lecture featuring Dr. this would be a one-time event and let the Peter Hahn, professor in the Department of Co-sponsored by next person take the reins, but it was very History at The Ohio State University. The well received and friends suggested I do it event will take place on Thursday, March 24 again. Here we are in year eight and we have at 7 pm in the Franciscan Center, 6832 Con- raised over $62,000 for the program,” Cal- vent Blvd. in Sylvania. The lecture is free and houn shared. open to the public. Guests will enjoy a spaghetti dinner, homemade desserts, a silent auction, raffles,

MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 3A 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Telephone: 419-824-0100 Facsimile: 419-824-0112 Email: [email protected] PUBLISHER GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION Suzanne Crawford Penny Collins AdVantage Communications, LLC PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS FOUNDER & PUBLISHER EMERITUS Emily Sullivan, Susan Utterback Christina and Chad Dankert The book is available March 22. Sharon Lange ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Local author’s book to launch EDITORS Suzanne Crawford, Molly Finn, Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Alexander Ruple Molly O’Shea PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTING WRITERS John Crisman, AssetWare Photography Jennifer Fellow-Florini, COPY EDITORS Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, Mark Luetke, Sarah Groves, Bobbie Ziviski Craig Stough, Janis Weber Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff. “The Kindness Machine,” written by Sylvan “Also, as part of our kindness campaign, we INSIDE second grade teacher Christina Dankert, illus- are encouraging people to purchase the book trated by her husband Chad, and published by and add it to a Free Little Library in Sylvania Section A Section B Purple Butterfly Press, will be released on or elsewhere,” she added. “We hope you will March 22. “I am so excited for people to re- help spread kindness by purchasing ‘The Things To Do in Sylvania 5 Food, Sizzle 2-3 ceive their pre-ordered copies and see pictures Kindness Machine,’ taking a picture with the Reel Cinema 4 of them reading with their children, grand- book in a little library with your location and Sylvania Then & Now 6 Looking Sideways 5 children and in classrooms,” Christina using the #thekindnessmachine. Together we Business Cards 7 Dankert said. “Our own children are very ex- can spread kindness, one book at a time.” Sylvania Government 7 Lives Remembered 8-9 cited about the book and can’t wait to share it Real Estate 10 with their teachers.” According to her husband, Chad, “Illustrat- The Mouse Trap 8 Classifieds/Help Wanted 11 ing is not my main profession, however I did She continued, “I have read the book to my a lot of drawing in college while getting my art Downtown News 9 students and their reaction has been wonder- degree. In my day job I often work with clients ful! We have a school-wide reading week in to creatively tell their story. It was fun to work Business 10-12 May where we will feature ‘The Kindness Ma- with my wife to help tell her story about kind- chine’ as well as many other books celebrating ness, which is so important right now.” Sports 13 positive character strengths,” Dankert offered. Toledo Craftsman’s Guild holds craft show Schools 14-15 The juried members of the Toledo Crafts- addition, there will be dried and floral Wherever life takes you, man’s Guild will hold their annual “Spring arrangements; soaps and lotions; the newest we’re there. Crafters’ Showcase” on Saturday, April 2 fabric creations; jewelry; metal work; deco- from 10 am to 4 pm. The show will be held rative painting of all kinds; ceramics, sea- Bernie Heinl at the Tam-O-Shanter Sylvania Sport and Ex- sonal items and more. 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D hibition Center, 7060 Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH 43617 Guild members and nonmembers only 419-841-9036 This show will feature many new spring sell juried items insuring quality hand- decorating items along with gift ideas for crafted work at the show. There are no pur- Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. Home O ce: Mother’s Day, graduations, and weddings. In chased imports. Columbus, OH 43215. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. ©2020 Nationwide CPC-0609AO (1/19) 12062912 Blissfield Model Guests are encouraged to look for “bal- loon sale specials” that crafters offer and to Railroad Club open register for the free gift certificate drawings. There is free admission and parking. house planned The Blissfield Model Railroad Club, 109 E. Adrian St., Blissfield, Mich., will hold an open house on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, from 10 am to 3 pm. Several trains of various railroads will be operating. Admission is free, however, do- nations to the layout maintenance fund are needed and appreciated. Local artist’s work on display at hospital The work of local Maiolica potterer Ann Tubbs is included in the main University of Michigan hospital's Gifts of Art Gallery Ex- hibition through June 3. Her work is located in six of the hospital main corridor cases on the second floor. To view her exhibition visit: artworkarchive.com/profile/umich/exhibi- tion/gifts-of-art-presents-maiolica-pottery- by-ann-tubbs.

4A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 Two honored at council meeting Beyond Clint D. Keifer, Au.D., Bob May receives a Citizen Com- Ben Black receives a proclamation a “new normal”: Doctor of Audiology, mendation Award from Mayor from Mayor Craig Stough at the examines a patient Craig Stough. March 7 City Council meeting. A new era of hearing healthcare. 3780 King Rd. 2C ■ Toledo, OH 43617 During the March 7 Sylvania City Council Department; two Chevrolet truck cabs and 419.327.2273 meeting, Mayor Craig Stough presented a Cit- chassis with dump bed packages for the Streets izen Commendation Award to Bob May for Department; and a dump bed package for the GLAudiology.com his life-saving act on Feb. 11. In the early hours Sewer Division. Each of the 2022 trucks re- of that Friday morning, there was a car acci- place vehicles that range in age from 2001 to dent at Monroe and Erie streets, and a woman 2007. The pickup truck and the three truck was trapped in the burning automobile. May cabs and chassis will be purchased from Dave was able to pull the woman from the vehicle White Chevrolet, the low bidder for the vehi- after digging away the snow and ice that cles. The dump bed packages will be acquired blocked her car door. May, without regard for from Kalida Truck Equipment, also the low his own well-being, removed the snow and ice bidder for the bed packages. The funds for all with his bare hands, suffering mild frostbite in of the new purchases were included in the three fingers. capital budget, according to the city of Sylva- nia Service Director Kevin Aller. The mayor also offered a proclamation on behalf of Ben Black, naming Feb. 28 as Ben- New Customer Supply Agreements for jamin Black Day. Black retired on Feb. 28 after electrical and natural gas suppliers were ap- serving 43-1/2 years with the city of Sylvania’s proved unanimously with the city council water department where he was water fore- president recusing himself from discussion man for 36-1/2 years. According to the procla- and voting because of a conflict of interest. mation, Black provided continuous compliance with public health standards for City Council also approved the three-year safe drinking water and made outstanding collective bargaining agreement with the Fra- contributions to the plant, pumping station, ternal Order of Police Lodge No. 129 on behalf and distribution system maintenance, thereby of patrolmen and a three-year contract with prolonging the useful life of the equipment. the Sylvania Police Command Officer’s Asso- He developed new and modified equipment ciation on behalf of sergeants. or significant process modifications to provide for more efficient and effective operations and At Mayor Stough’s request, Pat O’Brien, city made consistent and outstanding contribu- forester, was able to acquire a Ukrainian flag tions to the city of Sylvania in the operation and raised it in front of the Sylvania Admin- and maintenance of water distribution lines, istration Building recently. The comment, pumping stations, and elevated water tanks. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected,” along with a picture of the flag has In other business, city council approved the been posted on the mayor’s and the city’s Face- purchase of a Chevrolet pick up truck for the book page, which is receiving many positive Parks Division; a Chevy truck cab and chassis responses, according to the mayor. along with a dump bed package for the Water The next scheduled council meeting is on March 21 at 7:30 pm. I t has been decreed that Dani Fuller of Fuller Art House and Nick and Melissa Dallas of Upside Brewery have f ound great f avor f or their exceptionally excellent creations making the March 4 Art Walk a most majestic night. A royal thank you to Dani f or all of the unbelievably amazing merchandise she created providing the opportunity f or raising funds f or the Starlite The - atre Group . An equally regal thank you to Nick and Melissa Dallas of Upside Brewing f or their thoughtful creation of the ‘Queen Sharon’ brew (which is delicious by the way). No event would be complete without the Sylvania Town Crier, Mike Lieber, who opened the ceremony with his most noble cry ... many thanks to you, as well. And the crowning glory goes to all who came by to celebrate with me and to support the Starlite by purchasing mugs, t -shirts, posters, postcards and a glass of beer. This was a most memorable experience and I am most grateful and humbled. Thank you all so very much! Sharon Lange, aka ‘The Queen’ Merchandise is still available at Fuller Art House. A portion of profits from the sale will be given to the Starlite Theatre Group through the end of March. Starlite is hosting its premiere movie event, ‘Clue,’ April 1, 8 pm, fifth floor at Inside the Five

MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 5A THINGS TO DO IN SYLVANIA Event Submission Nursery, register online April 4 Items must be submitted one week prior to publication and April 8, 9 Gardening in Repurposed will be printed on a space-available basis. Email information Containers • King Road Branch to [email protected]. Please include a TVC Cancer Survivor Art Show • Library, 6-7pm, register online phone number in case more information is needed. The Victory Center, Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. 1-3pm, more on 4A COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Branch Library, 6-7:30pm, INVOLVEMENT ages 11-17 April 9, 10 Mondays Month of March April 8 Handmade Means Love On the Mahjongg • Sylvania Senior Road • Shops at Fallen Timbers, Virtual Food Drive • Toledo NW Center, 1-4pm SV Garage Sale Drop-Off • 11am-5pm Ohio Food Bank Bingo • Senior Center, 1-3pm Southview High School Nerd Herd Teen Gaming Group • CLASSES Thursdays Washington Branch Library, April 9 3:30-5pm March 21 Rotary Club Meeting • Highland Southview Garage Sale • Meadows Golf Club, 11:45am-1pm March 22 Southview High School Home Safety Checks • King Road Branch Library, 6-7pm March 24 Black Lives Matter Book Group • THE ARTS Toledo Library Online Program, March 24 TOPS Monthly Board Meeting • 5:30-6:30pm, register online Tuesdays 4:30pm Full STEAM Ahead Science Building Success from the Start Program • King Road Branch Art Studio Group • Sylvania • Training for leaders and board FOOD & DRINK Library, 4-5pm, ages 6-10 Senior Center, 9-11am, $6 members of new nonprofits, Toledo Library Online Program, Saturdays March 26, 27 Wednesdays 1-3pm, register online Managing Money Program for Toledo Farmers Market • more Blissfield Model Railroad Club Ceramics • Senior Center, 9-11am Alzheimer’s Caregivers • on 2B Open House • 109 E. Adrian St., Presented by Alzheimer’s Associ- Blissfield, MI, 10am-3pm March 22 ation of NW Ohio, Zoom meeting, March 24 6pm, call 800.272.3900 to register March 29 Pop Bottle Painting • Sylvania U.S. Involvement in Iraq and Wine Tasting • Mancy’s Italian Branch Library, 4-5pm, ages 6-10 Afghanistan since 2001 • Pre- Grill, more on 2B Slime Buffet • King Road Branch sented by OSU History Professor Library, 4-5pm, ages 6-10 March 24 Dr. Peter Hahn, Franciscan MUSIC Center, 7pm, more on 2A April 2 Toledo Ukesters • Come and March Sundays strum along with us at the King March 28 ‘50s-’60s Dance • American Road Branch Library, 6:30-8pm, Bobby May and Friends Open Legion Post 468, 5580 Centennial more info on Toledo Ukesters’ Cricut Basics • King Road Branch Jam, Sodbuster Bar, 6-9 pm Rd, 7-11pm, $10 per person Facebook page Library, 6-7:30pm, register online March 25 April 3 March 24-27 March 30 The Cheeks • Bier Stube Historical Tours of the Manor Cutting Edge Theatre Company Barista Coffee at Home • House • Wildwood Metropark, Presents ‘Chicago’ • Olander Sylvania Branch Library, March 26 11am-5pm, minors must be Park’s Nederhouser Community 6:30-7:30pm, register online accompanied by an adult Hall, 8pm Thurs.-Sat. and 2pm Dawn & Monte of Gypsy Luvin’ • matinee on Sat. and 3pm April 3 Te’kela Sylvania, 5:30-8:30pm April 5 matinee on Sun. Rukus • Bier Stube Jewish Federation of Greater The Junk • Bar 145 Mudhens Opening Day • Fifth March 29 Toledo lecture with Father Third Field Patrick Desbois • Franciscan Cen- April 2 Art Studio Group • Sylvania ter of Lourdes University, 4pm April 6 Senior Center, 9-11am, $6 Josh Melton • Bar 145 Mystery Kitchen • Sylvania April 1 ‘Emerging Art’ Auction Registra- tion Deadline • Nature’s Promote your business to Sylvania – become a sponsor of this page! With copies being distributed to the homes of subscribers, local libraries, banks, grocery stores, and schools, your ad will be seen by a wide audience. You’ll love seeing your ad here! For more details, email [email protected] or call 419-824-0100.

6A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 SYLVANIA THEN & NOW 5702 & 5704 Summit St. LOOKING BACK BY GAYLEEN GINDY Beautiful Flower Arrangements Dr. John A. Counter had this house built by attended college. She was listed as the owner and for all Occasions 1907, originally as a one-story home, and he and manager of a dairy farm located on Erie Street his wife, Helen, lived here for over 40 years. at Maplewood Avenue. Call 419.824.0777 for delivery or order online at stellarblooms.com Recorded owners are: Advertisements in just about every issue of the local newspaper throughout the years read, Satisfaction Guaranteed! 1906 – John A. Counter “Dr. J.A. Counter – Dentist Office – 5702 Sum- Now at 1952 – Dorothy Counter mit St. – All Branches of Dentistry including x- 1952 – Fred W. & Cecilia Utz rays, Nitrous-oxide gas – Phone 146.” 8248 Mayberry Square, Sylvania , OH 1967 – Fred Utz Follow us on Facebook & Instagram 1969 – Georgia Jeanne Utz-Walasinski An article in the Feb. 2, 1950 issue of the Sen- 1976 to current – James M. Irons tinel newspaper, written about Dr. Counter, re- TOMASE DENTAL CARE Dr. Counter was born in Kingston, Ontario, ported, “In the early days of his practice here, the Canada and graduated from Harvard University Doctor owned the land on the opposite side of Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! School of Dentistry. He was one of Sylvania’s ear- Ottawa Creek in the rear of his home, which is Accepting new patients! liest dentists, coming here once a week in 1901 now part of Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. to take care of Sylvania’s dental patients. He also On this farmland the doctor raised Holstein cat- SMILES ARE THIS EASY! worked one day a week in Metamora and spent tle and for his convenience he had erected a foot Call Dr. Timothy Tomase for a variety of treatment options to restore the other days in his dental office in Toledo. He bridge across the deep gully at the bottom of the moved his business to Sylvania in 1906, renting sluggish creek. Many old timers can recall cross- your smile to health, comfort and beauty. an office on the first floor of today’s Revé build- ing this bridge for picnics in the groves on his ing. He then moved his office to the second floor farm land.” 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township of the building on the SW corner of Main Street 419.474.5858 • www.toledoohiodental.com and Maplewood Avenue, now the Fiddle Stix Mrs. Counter died in February of 1951at the building, and stayed until 1927 when he moved age of 74. Records show that in early April of Guidance his office to the subject home. 1951 Dr. Counter had a stroke, and in February that only comes from experience. In the 1910 census John and Helen Counter of 1952 he died at the age of 77. This duplex was were listed living in this home on Summit Street. transferred to their daughter Dorothy and she When a loved one is dying, nothing makes sense. He was 35 years old and had immigrated to the sold it that same year. Dorothy never married, But Hospice of Northwest Ohio can help. For more than U.S. in 1899. Helen was listed as 32 years old and lived in Maryland working as a CPA. She was 40 years, we have provided patients and families with born in Ohio. They were married in 1902. Living listed in the third edition of Who’s Who of the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need, with them was his father and mother, George American Women. regardless of ability to pay or complexity of care. and Margaret Counter. Their daughter was born Support. Care. Guidance. In your home, a nursing home, in 1913. The next owners were Fred and Cecelia Utz or in one of our two freestanding hospice centers. Records show that Dr. Counter was natural- in 1952. They owned and rented it out until 1969 ized as a U.S. citizen in 1918. In 1919 Dr. when it transferred it to their daughter, who hospicenwo.org 419-661-4001 Counter purchased the home to the south of his owned it until 1976. She married Arnold Stans- and converted that single-family home into two ley in 1977. units where his father and mother lived in one unit, while he rented out the other half of the The first suburban directory available that home. listed this address was the 1959 book which The 1920 census shows John and Helen living shows Joseph B. Thornhill, dentist, renting the in the home he built. He was listed as 44 years office area. The dentist office was converted into old, owning the home free of mortgage, and was a third apartment unit by 1965. In 1976 James employed as a dentist. Helen was 42 years old Irons purchased the property. He is shown mov- and their daughter Dorothy was 6 years old. His ing to the 5704 unit from 1977 through 1982. father and mother were still living in the home The other units have been rented out and Mr. to the south at this time. Irons still owns both homes. In 1927 a building permit was issued to Dr. Counter to add a second story to this home, and 1924 the Sylvania Sentinel newspaper dated Aug. 11, 1927 said, “Dr. J.A. Counter is remodeling his 1960 residence on Summit Street by adding another story. His intention is to convert the building into 2022 a modern duplex.” At the time the second story was added Dr. Counter also converted the south side of the building into his dental office. According to the Aug. 2, 1928 issue of the Sentinel, Dr. Counter was moving his offices from the Dolph-Reeb building to his residence on Summit Street. The 1930 census showed John and Helen Counter living at the address of 5702 Summit on the first floor of this now two-story home. He was listed as 55 years old, owned the home val- ued at $10,000, and employed as a dentist. Helen was listed as 53 years old, and their daughter Dorothy was 16 years old and attending school. John’s father, George Counter, was still living next door. By the 1940 census John and his wife Helen were still living here and their daughter Dorothy was living at home. She was 26 years old and had

MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 7A CRAIG STOUGH The director of the 911 RCOG formed that we would lose our PSAP volumes elsewhere in Lucas County. Syl- promptly accepted responsibility for the funding within the next few years. Using vania city administration continues to MAYOR’S MESSAGE error, and has been transparent with steps the State of Ohio legislation, Lucas work with the 911 RCOG to improve the being taken to avoid similar errors in the County set in motion this required con- dispatching functions for our citizens. As Lucas County future. Members of the media were in- solidation, starting operations in October with any change, adjustments need to be 911 RCOG vited to the dispatch center for an onsite of 2021. made for continued improvement. Dispatching review of the proper dispatching process. Update To date, the results have been largely We will be closely monitoring both the On March 9, I attended the 911 RCOG positive, but not without concerns. Al- responsiveness of the Lucas County 911 As you may have seen Administrative Committee meeting though most calls are being answered RCOG and its ability to provide prompt in the media, an error af- charged with overseeing the funding of promptly, there have been a few reports of emergency services to our residents. Look Craig Stough fecting Sylvania was the 911 RCOG. The committee further slower response times due to heavy call for an update on this in future messages. made by an employee in the centralized reviewed required improvements before Lucas County 911 Regional Council of voting for the next six months of funding Find Sylvania AdVantage Governments(RCOG) dispatching center for the RCOG. on Facebook and Instagram! on Feb. 11. The dispatcher mistakenly sent emergency crews to Monroe and Erie Despite problems with equipment up- Streets in downtown Toledo rather than dates, and particularly hiring and retain- to the actual accident location at Monroe ing adequate staffing levels of dispatchers, and Erie in Sylvania. I believe progress is being made to over- Thanks to the fast and heroic action come these early operational issues. taken by Bob May to assist a female traffic crash victim trapped in her burning vehi- This centralized dispatching has been cle, a potentially deadly outcome was mandated by the State of Ohio Revised avoided. We honored Mr. May with a Cit- Code requiring counties to reduce the izen's Commendation at our March 7 City number of dispatching centers, or PSAPs Council meeting. (Public Safety Answering Points), statewide with the goal of creating safer and more effective and efficient systems. The City of Sylvania had already been in- MIKE JONES those will be kept on reserve status when Any financial advisor the newly ordered one arrives. can know the markets. TOWNSHIP TOPICS I know my clients The purchase of the ambulance from Food Truck Inspections Horton Emergency Vehicles, will be Understanding your goal is the first step in providing personalized financial advice to help you through the Ohio Department of Admin- reach it. I take the time to know what you’re looking forward to, as well as what your challenges The Sylvania Township Fire Depart- istrative Services’ cooperative purchasing are, to help you build the financial future you want. ment has established a program for in- program. The cost of the ambulance is specting food trucks that intend to $366,418. Call me today to get started 419.842.8488 operate in the area this coming season. The township will make a $50,000 Gregory W. Wagoner, CFP®, MBA, CLTC® 5954 Renaissance Place, Stuite D Township Fire Marshal Shane Hillard down payment and financing of the rest Financial Advisor Toledo, OH 43623 said that in the past the department will be a five-year lease-purchase agree- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner [email protected] would perform inspections when they ment through REV Financial Services. ameripriseadvisors.com/gregory.w.wagoner saw a food truck in operation. Wagoner, Wagoner & Associates Zoning A private wealth advisory practice The fire marshal said setting up a se- of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. ries of inspections before food trucks The Sylvania Township Zoning Com- start making regular appearances should mission has recommended in favor of re- Not Federally | Insured No Financial Institution Guarantee | May Lose Value result in more efficient operations for zoning two lots on King Road for the Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC., Member FINRA and SIPC. everyone. development of a self-storage facility. © 2021 Ameriprise Financial, LLC., All rights reserved. Inspections will be done at the fire sta- The two lots, 3510 King Rd., and 3506 tion at 8210 West Sylvania Ave. Truck op- King Rd., are currently separately zoned, erators can make an appointment by and the applicant wants to combine the calling 419-882-7676, ext.1670. Inspec- two lots under one zoning classification. tions are scheduled for March 23, 9 am- 3pm; April 13, 9 am-noon; April 20, If approved, the combined land will be noon-3 pm; May 4, 9 am-3 pm, and May just under 6 acres on the east side of King 18, 9 am-3 pm. Road, about 0.4 mile north of Central Av- enue. The new zoning sought is light in- Ambulance dustrial. Initial plans show a facility with seven storage buildings and a small office Sylvania Township trustees have given building. approval for the fire department to order a new ambulance. The Lucas County Plan Commission earlier recommended approval of the re- Fire Chief Mike Ramm told trustees zoning. A final decision will be made by that a new ambulance was scheduled to the Sylvania Township trustees. be ordered in 2024, but the manufacturer informed the department that it will be Signs at least two years between the time an order is submitted and a vehicle is ready. Each year the Sylvania Township Plan- ning and Zoning Department has noticed He said the circumstance is essentially that along with all the welcome features the same as last month when he was au- of the spring season there also comes an thorized to order a fire engine earlier increase in yard signs. than originally planned. The department wants to alert resi- “It keeps taking longer and longer for dents that such signs must only be on pri- delivery,” he said. “We’re just trying to get vate property, and with the permission of in the pipeline.\" the property owner. Ordering the vehicle shouldn’t cause Sylvania Township conducts sweeps any budget issues because payment isn’t and if a sign is in the public right-of-way, due until delivery. including being attached to a utility pole, fence, etc., which is in the right-of-way, The chief noted that the department it is removed and discarded. currently has two ambulances. One of

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10A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 Congratulations to Small Anderson/Miller Insurance Agency, Inc. Business Award Finalists Who or what inspired you to BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE create your business? Sylvania AdVantage and GenoaBank are contribution they make to the community. Jennifer Shepler, Kathy White The agency was founded by my parents, pleased to announce the three finalists in From now through April 8, members of and Amber Anderson Larry and Beverly Miller, in 1982. They their We Love Small Businesses Award Cam- served their community and their loyal paign: Anderson Miller Insurance, Beautiful the community may vote for their favorite fi- Describe your business: clients with integrity and humility for Blooms by Jen, and Zane’s Lebanese Grill. nalist by visiting sylvaniaadvantage.com or decades. I worked along-side them for over The campaign, now in its seventh year, rec- genoabank.com. After the votes are tallied, Anderson Miller Insurance is a local, inde- 20 years and wanted to continue their legacy ognizes exceptional local businesses and the the winning business will be announced in pendent insurance agency serving families when they retired in 2015, so I purchased the the April 18 issue of Sylvania AdVantage. and businesses in Ohio and Michigan. We family business. My dedicated staff is eager to “We Get The Job Done” provide all types of insurance such as auto, help with all your insurance needs. The 2022 reader-chosen winning business home, condo, renters, life, health, business Free Estimate!! will join the ranks of previous winners in- and more. As an independent agency, we find How do you define a cluding Sylvania ACE Hardware (2021), J & the best package to suit our customers’ needs. successful business? *Until 4/4/22 G Pizza/Upside Brewing (2020), Arrow Print and Copy (2019), Sautter’s Food Center What makes your business Success means trust. It isn’t a status or 419.901.3630 (2018), Charlie’s Homemade Pizza and Italian unique? number to be attained. We are successful, not [email protected] Cuisine (2017), and Hafner Florist (2016). because we’re the largest agency or always We offer the type of service that’s hard to have the cheapest rate, but because we are This year’s winner will find in the digital age. While we value and in- loyal to our customer’s best interests. We have corporate the newest technology, our cus- been honored to serve most of our customers receive a prize package tomers still get an actual agent to speak with for more than 30 years. That’s success! We every time they call. If you have a general value our clients, and our clients value our worth $2,800 including: question, were in an accident, or are excited service. about a new business opportunity, our agents • A three-month advertising package from are there with you every step of the process. How does your business Sylvania AdVantage ($1,650 value) We are independent agents that write with benefit the community? • Visa gift card from GenoaBank ($500 multiple carriers to ensure you get the right value) coverages with competitive rates for your We want to be a blessing to our commu- • Gift certificate toward in-house printing lifestyle. nity, and we demonstrate that by giving back from Arrow Print and Copy ($250 value) in many ways. We often sponsor local events, • Office tools and supplies from Sylvania make charitable contributions, and volunteer ACE Hardware ($250 value) to serve organizations. Some of those include • 300 logo pens from Advance Advertising Sylvania Area Family Services, Sylvania ($150 value) Schools, Sylvania Rotary, Connecting Kids to Please take a moment to read our finalist’s Meals, and many more. It is our priority and stories on why they think they should receive honor to support those in our community. the 2022 Most Outstanding Sylvania-Area Small Business Award. 4149 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Ste. 3 andersonmillerinsuranace.com Owner: Kathy White Year established: 1982 Beautiful Blooms by Jen Jen Linehan quality control enables us to provide arrange- ments that are innovative, exciting, and the Describe your business: focal point of any home or office. As the only certified florist in northwest Ohio, I am com- Beautiful Blooms by Jen is a contemporary, mitted not only to my business but also to the flower and gift shop providing customers profession and community. with the freshest, most unique floral arrange- ments and a variety of heartfelt gifts. Our goal Who or what inspired you to is to help our customers express their love create your business? /sympathy/empathy through flowers and gifts. We are proud to bring northwest Ohio My best friend’s mom owned a flower shop the latest trends and techniques in floral de- and convinced us to sign up for the horticul- sign to enable our customers to express their ture program at Southview High School. I ab- feelings. solutely fell in love by my sophomore year and knew this was my dream! What makes your business unique? How do you define a successful business? We believe that our commitment to ex- ceeding customer expectations through con- A successful business is one that provides tinuing education, service excellence and a service or product that people are willing to pay for. The business is obligated to ensure that their workers are fairly compensated and provided the opportunity to do meaningful work in an employee-friendly workplace. Equally important is that the business must be fiscally responsible in all its activities. How does your business benefit the community? As a Sylvania native, I love supporting the community that has supported me my entire life. The past two years have been very chal- lenging as the world has been dealing with a devastating pandemic. How could we create some sunshine amid all this misery? We MORE ON 11A

MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 11A Congratulations to Small Business Award Finalists FROM 10A started with the Blooms for Blues program to flowers to every teacher in Sylvania. I am also Congratulations to provide flowers to all nursing home residents a board member of the Red Bird Downtown all the nominees! in Sylvania. It was especially gratifying to see Sylvania Association. the smiles on the faces of the recipients. We also created the Ding Dong Dash project 5675 Main St. where customers would pick up a bucket of beautifulbloomsbyjen.com bouquets to leave by their friends’ doors to let Owner: Jen Linehan them know they were thinking of them. With Year established: 2008 the help of the community, we recently sent Zane’s Lebanese Grill A New Dawn Massage Therapy Infinite Kinetics ACT Systems Ltd. Joe’s Autos Ali, Zane, Muhammed We love what we do. It's more a way of life American Casualty Insurance Kurt Nielson Photography and Jaafer Ismail than a business. Advance Advertising Ltd. Luscious Bath Bomb Boutique Anderson/Miller Insurance Agency Main Street Sweets Describe your business: How do you define a Arrow Print and Copy Maley Family Dental successful business? Art Lab 419 Maumee Valley Heating and Air Con- Zane’s is a healthy and clean build-your- Bambino’s Pizza and Subs ditioning own meal Lebanese restaurant. The recipes Successful business is defined by the atti- Beautiful Blooms by Jen McGuire Group Insurance are derived from our father, Zane, who has tude and culture that surrounds and makes Chandler Café McKiddy Cakes Ltd. been cooking and serving delicious, healthy the business what it is. Experience, trial and Charlie’s Homemade Ice Cream & MyWay Bistro meals for 45 years. The extra healthy clean error, failing, and never giving up! Every day Burgers Overcashier and Horst aspect comes from the education of his three we work like it’s our last and appreciate what Chords with Cory Peace Love and Pottery Studio sons who are all in the health science fields. we’ve been through. We have high expecta- Christian Home Care Renegade Fitness Almost everything we make is from scratch. tions in everything that we do. We try to take Classic Cafe Sautter’s Market care of the customer like they are one of our Domo Sushi Slurry-Seal of Toledo Inc. What makes your business own. We always ask ourselves, “Would I be Epic Homes Real Estate Stellar Blooms Flowers and Gifts unique? happy with this product and service if I was Fiddle Stix Boutique Stilla Salon Spa and Boutique the customer?” Frameworks Art and Frame Sylvania Driving School Along with healthy, authentic recipes, we Frogtown Johnnie’s Sylvania License Bureau have the personality and customer service to How does your business Geer Edibles Bakery and More Toledo Driving School bring positive feelings to customers who benefit the community? Handmade Means Love LLC Upside Brewing walk through our door. Everything is made Healthy Family Chiropractic LLC Zane’s Lebanese Grill with love and passion, with intentions of Zane’s plays a role in the community by Hip to the Groove Boutique sharing good-quality food and positive inter- participating and volunteering at the Sylva- actions. nia Farmers Market, participating in the Syl- Sylvania Loves Small vania Fall Festival, and donating to Sylvania Businesses sponsored by: Who or what inspired you to Chamber fundraisers. Zane’s is active with create your business? Lourdes University by employing students and offering discounted catered meals to feed Inspiration is derived from the hard work their various sports teams. During the pan- ethic of Zane. Coming from the mountains demic, Zane’s donated meals to the Sisters of of Lebanon as a farmer has its perks of ap- St. Francis and to various departments at preciating true hard-earned work. With hard Flower Hospital and others in Metropolitan work, comes passion, and passion brings in- Toledo. Zane’s is active in fundraisers for tegrity and positive energy into our business. SAFS, donates meals to local sports teams, and to Sylvania First Responders. Son Ali en- joys helping customers choose their meals in accordance with their dietary needs and goals. He has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a master’s degree in Public Health in Epidemiology, and many people come in just to talk to him. 4900 N. McCord Rd. zanesgrill.com Owner: Zane’s Family Year established: 2008

12A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 Shawn’s opens golf simulator Reddy Foods n’ Spices BY MARY HELEN DARAH name. celebrates 25 years in business The new facility will be in what used to be The original Shawn’s Back Door opened in “This is the finest source of Indian food this University of Toledo students Arya 1968 in South Toledo as a neighborhood tav- the Family Video next door to the King Road side of Mambai and Nairobi, and we have been Kaidre and Johnve Mathur talk ern. The eatery also opened a location in Wa- and Bancroft location. “The person that to both places,” noted frequent shopper David with Jayasri Reddy about their terville in 2009. Shawn’s Irish Tavern in owned Family Video was actually my land- Montague, who drives to the store monthly purchases. Sylvania, located at 7436 Bancroft St., opened lord,” stated Kahler. “I wanted to assure from Bowling Green. “My wife and I like Mr. its doors in 2012, appropriately on St. Patrick’s Shawn’s Irish Tavern would be around for fu- Reddy and what he sells.” produce is also available. Day. As Shawn’s celebrates 50 years of provid- ture generations to enjoy so I kicked around According to Mr. Reddy, 90 percent of the ing a family-friendly sports bar atmosphere ideas for the space. I am a big golfer, and I am His sentiments were echoed by University of with good food. they are also proud to support surrounded by a lot of golfers. It hit me that Toledo students Arya Kaidre and Johnve items in the store are from India including local schools, sports, athletes and their fami- having golf simulators would be a unique use Mathur. “We are so glad to have found Mr. Ayurvedic foods, which have been a part of an- lies. of the space and complement Shawn’s beauti- Reddy and this store,” they agreed. cient Indian culture for thousands of years. fully. I think it is going to be a nice addition These foods promote physical, mental, and spir- Ryan Kahler for the people who live in the area and fre- Reddy Foods n’ Spices is located at 6725 Cen- itual health and are suitable for all types of diets. Ryan Kahler, owner, recently announced quent my establishment. My liquor license ex- tral Ave., in the St. James Plaza. Its shelves are “As their popularity grows in the western world, that Shawn’s will be expanding its presence in panded into the area so we are able to serve filled with aromatic spices, seeds from any we’re happy to be able to offer these authentic the community with a new endeavor, Shawn’s food and bottled beer to accompany the fun number of herbs, large bags of rice, flour, and foods at our store,” Mr. Reddy said. Back Nine, a facility featuring six golf simula- golfing activity. My staff has been trained on grain, boxes of exotic entrees all shipped from tors. “It is going to be connected with my lo- the simulator. The touch screen monitor is India creating a shopper’s delight for the con- The Reddys credit the support from the cation in Sylvania,” he stated. “The name very simple to use. You pick what course or noisseur and novice alike. community as key to their business success. stems from the original name of our first lo- what game you want to play. It is very user They also embrace the philosophy of devotion, cation on Heatherdowns Blvd., which was friendly.” Sankar Reddy is the store owner, working hard work, and giving 100 percent plus to their called Shawn’s Back Door. That name was with her husband, Jayasri Reddy. They first business. switched to Shawn’s Irish Tavern. The name of The opening of the facility was held March opened in a small 1,100 square-foot location at our new facility pays homage to the original 19 where guests enjoyed touring the new Syl- Dorr Street and Holland-Sylvania Road on Feb. “We are so grateful to our customers for their vania addition. “We kept it a low-key open- 10, 1996, just three years after Mr. Reddy immi- support along with the welcome the commu- ing,” stated Kahler. “We wanted to open, show grated from his home in Andhra Pradesh, nity has always offered,” the Reddys agreed. “We Sylvania what we have to offer, and see what India. have lived and worked in Sylvania and our chil- happens. Thus far, the response has been ex- dren are graduates of Southview High School. tremely positive.” Quickly outgrowing that space, the couple Sylvania has been very good to us.” moved their store to the current 3,000 square- Shawn’s Back Nine is open seven days a foot location in June 2000. week from 10 am to 10 pm. Tee times are available but walk-ins are welcome. “If we “We cater to our customers and add products don’t have a full tee time sheet, they can play,” they request,” Mr. Reddy offered. “For example, said Kahler. “My hope is that people will come when we moved to the new location, we added in to play some golf, relax, eat next door, watch a freezer to accommodate frozen foods that our a game and enjoy themselves. I hope the new customers were asking for.” space enhances their experience at Shawn’s.” “We have a large selection of spices, many of which can only be found here. And we have the lowest prices for spices in the area,” Mr. Reddy promised. “We offer a range of organic snacks, naans, rotis, flours, rice, and frozen meals that are healthy and economical.” Locally sourced v{ispgfsmqrivsxl St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Cut for McGuire Agency rs{exsyvxspihssjjmgi All loans subject to credit approval. Sylvania Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee members Mar- cus Hanson, Jan Tidd, Katie Cappellini, Joe Szafarowicz, Nancy Joman- tas, Nate Eberly, Brian McCann, Ana Snyder, Bud Crosby, Bill Sanford, and Bob Forcht, Sylvania Chamber Executive Director Tiffany Scott, Roz Carpenter and the Town Crier Mike Lieber, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, Tim and Connie White, Luke and Cindy Holding, and Glynn Burns join Cathy McGuire of the McGuire Insurance Agency, her parents Nancy and Bill Coburn, children, Molly, Maggie, and Thomas, staff, Pam Lowicki, Becky Fleming, Kelly McCune, Betsy David, and Becky Kelly to cut the ribbon for the agency’s new location. McGuire acquired the former PNC Bank building at 6392 Monroe St. last November and occupied the space following renovations.

MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 13A Glass City Marathon Athletes of the Week announces new partner The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon sight to the race through its longstanding Senior guard and team captain The Cougar Athlete of the Week has added new partner, Nationwide Chil- partnership with the Nationwide Columbus Carly Maple has earned her fourth is Senior Alexa Walkovich. She is dren’s Hospital - Toledo, as the title sponsor Marathon that will help to make this kids varsity letter in basketball. In the a four-time swim team State of its annual kids run. The three-year agree- run even more impactful on the community. past weeks, Carly scored 24 points in qualifier, finishing in ninth place ment will help to promote a healthy lifestyle the District semi-final to help this year, good for First Team All- for area youth and build on an inclusive “We’re thrilled to have Nationwide Chil- Northview upset the #1 seed, led the Ohio. She was also named to the race-day environment through ongoing ini- dren’s - Toledo involved in race weekend. Its LadyKats in scoring to help secure a First Team All-Ohio in 2019 and tiatives already present in the region. commitment to childrens’ health goes with- Sectional Championship, and was 2021. In addition, Alexa earned out saying, and to have them on board help- named second team All-NLL and All-American Honors in 2021. The Nationwide Children’s - Toledo Kids ing us continue to incentivize healthful first team All-District. during the During this past season, Alexa Run will be held Saturday, April 23, at the habits through our youth running program season, Carly led the LadyKats in was crowned the Division 1 University of Toledo. Children age 5 to 12 will have a true impact in the community. scoring at 12.8 ppg and finished with Northwest District Champion, can participate in either the quarter mile, We look forward to nurturing this relation- 47 made 3-point field-goals, a top 10 was undefeated in Dual meets half mile or one mile course around campus ship and adding new experiences to our kids accomplishment in NV 3-point and won the NLL and NWOAC and finish on the field inside the Glass Bowl run event as the years progress,” said Clint shooting history. Carly’s play was a Championships. Alexa has been Stadium. For more information and regis- McCormick, race director. major part of the LadyKats posting a a huge asset to the Southview tration visit glasscitymarathon.org. 17-7 record and in her career, Carly Diving program and will con- “Our race management team has done a was a part of 70 overall wins. Carly tinue to dive at the University of “We’re honored to be a part of this impor- great job forging this new partnership will take her talent to Tiffin next year Cincinnati. tant community event and excited to see all through proven success and existing rela- on a full scholarship. the kids, friends, and families who partici- tionships. It’s another example of how pate,” said Jeff Dempsey, president, Mercy Toledo is becoming more nationally recog- —Photo by John Crisman, Health – St. Vincent Medical Center and in- nized as a top tier running community,” said Assetware Photography terim COO, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Tim Carney, president, Toledo Roadrunners - Toledo. “The Mercy Health Glass City Club. Marathon is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate one of the many ways Nation- Mercy Health Glass City Marathon has wide Children’s Hospital - Toledo and Mercy also been recognized with the Race Director Health will showcase our partnership and of the Year and Race of the Year awards, as our shared vision of advancing pediatric well as being named the Road Runners Club care.” of America's (RRCA) Central Region Championship, an Abbott World Age Group In conjunction with their partnership Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier and a with Mercy Health to advance pediatric USA Track and Field (USATF) Sanctioned health services for families in northwest marathon. The USATF sanctioning allows Ohio and southeast Michigan, Nationwide for runners to earn their way into the Children's - Toledo brings considerable in- Olympic Trials Qualifier Marathon. LOURDES MARCH/APRIL 2022 HOME GAMES Spring Sports Are In Full Swing For Lourdes Athletics! 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MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 15A BPA Students Qualify for Nationals Sylvania students in the Business Technology, Financial Management, Start the Interactive Media, and Computer Programming courses at Northview and Southview participated in the 2022 Business Professionals of savings! America State Leadership Conference March 10 and 11 in Columbus. The following students finished in the top ten and qualified for on auto insurance national competition in Dallas, Texas, May 4-8: Keaton Johann, Economic Research Individual, Second Place National Qualifier; John McGuire Group Roberts III, Economic Research Individual, Top Ten; JJ Short, Insurance Agency Intermediate Word Processing, Top Ten Finish; Jolie Pyles, Advanced Office Systems & Procedures, Fifth Place National Qualifier; Mason Cathy McGuire Mauk, Business Law & Ethics, Top Ten Finish; Jackson Hauptman, 6392 Monroe St Business Law & Ethics, Second Place National Qualifier; Liam Sylvania, OH 43560-1429 Gallagher, Database Applications, Fifth Place National Qualifier; 419-885-4600 Nicole Stallsworth, Advanced Interview Skills, Top Ten Finish; [email protected] Marianna Temple, Advanced Interview Skills, Second Place National Qualifier; Jasjeev Singh, Extemporaneous Speech, Second Place S1039b Not all companies are licensed or operate in all states. Not all products are offered in all states. Go to erieinsurance.com for company licensure and territory information. National Qualifier; Mikayla Mattimore, Extemporaneous Speech, Fourth Place; Kaleb Ort, Grayson Worth, Andrew Krolak, and Logan Crandall, Global Marketing Team, Third Place; Syd Simile, Madi Taylor, Lyza Shamy, and Garrett Draper, Presentation Management Team, First Place National Qualifier; Jade Good and Tara Langendefer, Presentation Management Team, Second Place National Qualifier; Kennedy Grohnke and Alex Michealson, Small Business Management Team, Top Ten Finish; Tyler Pawlicki, Fundamental Accounting, Top Ten Finish; Kellan Elhai, Java Programming,Third Place National Qualifier; Judah Stasinos, Java Programming, Top Ten Finish; Lucas Curran, Java Programming, Top Ten Finish; Grace Rooney, Entrepreneurship, Top Ten Finish; Bushra Djema, Prepared Speech, First Place National Qualifier; Charlotte Ide, Prepared Speech, Top Ten Finish; Ella Mitchell, Presentation Management Individual, Top Ten Finish; Daniel Delucio, Presentation Management Individual,Top Ten Finish; Zayd Awad, Allison Hood, Falcon Reese, and Joey Liber, Financial Analyst Team, Second Place National Qualifier; Grace Kotnik, Jayden Rains, Alexa Walkovich, and CeCe Zake, Financial Analyst Team, Top Ten Finish; Issac Caputo, Steven Liu, Joshua Lewis, and James Kolpajlo, Economic Research Team, First Place National Qualifier; Mo Almasri, Will Rees, Marisa Ragusa, and Roger Rodriguez, Small Business Management Team, First Place National Qualifier. In addition Web App Team 1: Liam Gallagher, Frank Lee, Oliver Qian, Krishna Saraiya and Team 2: Cody Schafer, Sarosh Ahmed, Jacob Bitter also qualified for Nationals SV musicians qualify for state competition The Southview Symphonic Band and Group competition held March 11 and 12. Wind Ensemble earned Superior ratings; Band competition was held at Southview the Concert Choir received Excellent Rat- while choir competition was at Northview ings; and the Symphonic Choir earned Su- High School. The band and the two choirs perior ratings at OMEA District 1 Large qualified for state competition. Did Someone Say March?

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SECTION B March 21 — April 3, 2022 Vol. 26, No. 24 • sylvaniaadvantage.com YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Students raise funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society learned so much from the experience,” stated of our biggest donors. It was a learning experi- Golding. “I especially honed up on my people ence to ask people to donate to a cause I believe skills. I reached out to family members, friends, in. At times it was very challenging to stay on my parents, colleagues, teachers, and basically track, figure out who to approach and not to give anyone that I could think of. We utilized social up. I have known people diagnosed with cancer. media, especially Facebook and Instagram, to Helping others along with my team members raise funds as well. We also reached out to nu- makes me feel as if we made a difference.” merous businesses. Buckeye Broadband was one NDA Student Earns LLS Honors L-R: Rylee Mitchell, Luna Carl, and Sophia Golding celebrate after raising $15,000 in funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the organization’s Student of the Year Program. BY MARY HELEN DARAH patients seeking affordable care. L-R: Notre Dame Academy teammates Emi Rindler and Siona Naik By participating in the program, students celebrate with Ally Westmeyer, center, who is the LLS 2022 Student of Luna Carl, Rylee Mitchell, both Northview the Year Northwest Ohio. She and her team raised $36,000 for the High School seniors, and Sophia Golding, a jun- learn and develop numerous skills that will be Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. ‘With the help of fellow students Emi ior at Southview High School, participated in of benefit in their future professions. Skills such Rindler and Siona Naik, we were able to raise funds for a cause I be- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Stu- as marketing, project development and espe- lieve in. It was a great experience to help others through LLS as well as dent(s) of the Year Program. Through the pro- cially community outreach, are just a few of the improve my leadership skills,’ Westmeyer said. gram, student leaders raise funds for the skills the students utilized to raise funds. Local organization in honor of children who are blood teams included students from Sylvania cancer survivors. The title Student(s) of the Year Southview High School, Sylvania Northview is awarded to the candidate or co-candidate High School, St. Ursula, Notre Dame Academy, team in each community that raises the most Bedford High School, Whitmer, St. John’s Jesuit, funds during the 7-week competition. The cam- and St. Francis De Sales. Through the combined paign began on Jan. 21 and ran through March efforts of the teams, $194,105 was raised for LLS. 11. LLS, a 501(c)3, is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The funds the students raised The Sylvania Schools team of Carl, Mitchell will provide research, support services and help and Golding, known as “Mission IM-Possible,” raised over $15,000. Team member Golding be- lieved it was a rewarding and educational. “I Let us help create your business success story. • Clear, reliable business phone • Business WiFi • Internet speeds starting • BrainiacPro Unlimited at 50 Mbps Tech Support • Unlimited Data • HD Cable TV 419.208.9893 | BuckeyeBroadband.com/Business BUC220096

2B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 Spring weather makes its debut at Maple Sugar Fest Farmers Market the first 50 guests. $15 per person. BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Reservations required; call 419-882- Toledo Farmers Market 8555. shopsofos.com L-R: Fiona, Andrea, Kurtis and L-R: Kiara, Scott, Kelton and 525 Market St., Toledo Dale Freimuth learn about maple Renee Lehren enjoy some family Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm Bottle Shop sugar cakes from event volunteer fun while playing with old-fash- Visit your favorite vendors and shop Mancy’s Italian Grill Debbie Haubert during Maple ioned wooden toys at the festival in the enclosed, heated market. 5453 Monroe St. Sugar Fest at Olander Park. on March 5. Fresh produce, baked goods, Thursday, March 24 sweets, coffee, plants, candles and 4 - 8 pm Maple sugar molds were used to Jeanine El Khechen, event volun- more. Winter market hours run Taste a selection of wines from make maple sugar more attractive teer, stirs maple sugar boiling over through the end of April. Folk Machine, an organic low-inter- for trading in the 1800s. the fire at the sugar camp display. toledofarmersmarket.com vention producer, led by wine- maker Kenny Likitprakong. Fish Fry Amanda Bell of Vanguard Wines will be pouring and sharing her Sylvania American Legion knowledge on these wines. Seating Post #468 is first come, first served, but reser- 5580 Centennial Rd. vations are accepted, 419-882-9229. Fridays, March 25 and April 1 4:30 pm - sold out The Toledo Zoo Fish, fries, coleslaw and dessert for 2 Hippo Way $12. Chicken strips for those who Friday, April 29, Museum Great don’t want fish. Dine in or carry Hall out. Proceeds benefit American Friday, May 20, African Overlook Legion programming. 7-9 pm sylvaniapost468.org Enjoy a delectable mix of wines from around the world, hors d’oeu- Wine Tastings vres and live music. Bring friends or make it a romantic couple’s night Sofo’s Italian Market out. Must be 21 or older. Tickets: 5400 Monroe St. members $45, nonmembers $50. Wednesday, March 23 Visit toledozoo.org/wine. 6 - 8 pm Swirl. Smell. Sip. Repeat. Home and Garden Food and wine sampling. Musical guest Anthony Beck. Limited to Peonies for Passover Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo 5675 Main St. Sunday, April 10, 6 pm Design an arrangement for your Passover table. Learn tips and techniques from Beautiful Blooms by Jen. All materials provided. $30 per person includes floral center- piece and refreshments. Call 419-885-4461 for more info. Got food or home and garden events? Email: [email protected] bakery 419-824-0683 and 5758 Main St, Sylvania ® cafe Follow us on Facebook! WE CATER • WE DELIVER • FARM TO TABLE • SIMPLY DELICIOUS! Cod Cakes are available every Friday through Lent Spring is coming! Watch for our new salads and cold soups “ ” -The Blade LUNCH DAILY 10AM-2:30PM L-R: Kyle Moelleburg and Sawyer Bryce Bookmiller tries his hand at Mason check out the maple sugar the axe throwing activity station All day breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from 10 to 2:30 in the socially distant dining room evaporator while Erika Buri, execu- outside of Nederhouser Commu- Also carryout, curbside or FREE delivery within 5 miles tive director of the Olander Park nity Hall during the annual festival System, explains how it works. at Olander Park. No microwaves and no fryers - Just baked in goodness. Made from scratch soups, salads, unique sandwiches & fresh baked goods ALL EARTH TO OVEN SANDWICHES SERVED ON ZINGERMAN’S BREAD

MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 3B Maple sugaring season is short but sweet JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Maple sugaring season is that magical time of year, signaling the end of winter and the arrival of spring. e season occurs when temperatures dip below freezing at night and daytime temperatures rise above it. is fluctuation causes pressure to build up inside sugar maple trees and the sap begins to flow from the tap holes. To celebrate, here are three recipes – all using pure maple syrup as the signature ingredient. Warm Maple and Apple Overnight Oats make for a quick breakfast on a busy morning. Crumbly Maple Cranberry Scones are a terrific addition to a brunch buffet. And Maple Soy Glazed Chicken makes a fun, Asian-inspired dinner. Cheers to the arrival of spring! Maple Soy Glazed Chicken Maple Cranberry Scones cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in rolled oats and dried fruit. Sticky, sweet and perfectly caramelized, Flavored with sweet maple syrup and tart Make a well in the center of the dry mix- you’ll want seconds of this glazed chicken. cranberries, these scones are the perfect ac- ture. Hoisin and soy sauces complement the pure companiment to breakfast or a mid-day maple syrup in this quick-cook chicken snack. Makes 6-8 scones In a small mixing bowl, combine eggs, 2 ta- dish. Serve it over a bed of brown rice, stir blespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon fry vegetables or Trader Joe’s Vegetable 2 cups all-purpose flour milk. Add the egg mixture to the well of the Fried Rice as shown in picture. Serves 3-4 1/4 cup sugar flour mixture and stir just until moistened. 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Form dough into a ball (dough may be 2 pounds chicken tenders 3/4 teaspoon baking soda sticky). 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats Transfer dough to a cookie sheet. Roll or 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries pat with lightly floured hands into a circle, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 eggs 3/4 inch thick and about 7 inches in diame- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup ter. Cut into 6 to 8 wedges (do not separate Kosher salt to taste 1 tablespoon milk wedges). Brush scones with mixture of 1 2 green onions, thinly sliced For brushing: teaspoon maple syrup and 1 teaspoon milk. 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup Generously season chicken with salt. In a 1 teaspoon milk Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, hoisin and apple cider vinegar. Heat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl, (Recipe adapted from Country Home Mag- stir together flour, sugar, cream of tartar azine, February 2001) Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear. Cook and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, for 2-3 minutes. Add sauce then flip chicken. Keep heat at medium-high and let sauce boil, cooking down for another 2-3 minutes. Cook the chicken about 10 more minutes until most of the liquid has cooked off and the sauce creates a glaze on the chicken. Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees and is no longer pink inside. Serve over rice and garnish with a sprinkle of green onions. (Recipe adapted from servedfromscratch.com) Maple Apple Overnight Oats Peel, core and chop the apple. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent Overnight oats make the perfect breakfast when you are on the go. from browning. Prepared the night before, just reach into the fridge, grab a jar and be on your way. Enjoy oats cold or warmed in the microwave. In a bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract Serves 2 and maple syrup. 1 cup rolled oats Divide mixture between two mason jars. Pour 3/4 cup almond 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon milk into each jar. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Top each with chopped apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Refrigerate overnight, stir and top with additional maple syrup, if 1 apple desired. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (Recipe by Jennifer Alexander Ruple)

4B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 Rita Hayworth —The Girl Behind the Goddess, Part 2 Rita Hayworth met Orson Welles when both BY JENNIFER KELLOW-FIORINI were rising stars in Hollywood. In 1941 Welles was making a name for himself in experimental REEL CINEMA theater and innovative radio productions like Rita Hayworth with Orson Welles on the set of ‘Lady from Shanghai.’ “War of the Worlds.” He had directed “Citizen of her, Orson and Rita kept their romance quiet. but held off signing the papers. She hoped he Although Welles doted on her, Rita was insecure would come back, but he didn’t. Meanwhile, Kane” which barely survived a boycott by and convinced she would never be pretty Welles, in financial trouble, pitched “The Lady enough or smart enough for Welles. Even before from Shanghai” to Columbia. When Rita heard William Randolph Hearst. Although his next they married, she accused him of looking at or about it, she lobbied hard for the lead. Welles was seeing other women. reluctant, but Cohen saw publicity potential film, “The Magnificent Ambersons,” was from the pairing, and Rita was cast. With Rita and his theater friends, Welles cre- botched by the studio resulting in the cancella- ated the Mercury Wonder show to entertain Post “Gilda,” Rita’s image as a sex object was troops, and Rita trained to be his magician’s as- at its apex. When GIs wanted to name the atomic tion of his contract, Welles was still regarded as sistant. She was finally able to pay off the alimony bomb Gilda, she was furious. More than ever, she owed Judson and hoped to start a new life she felt everyone controlled her image but her. a young visionary talent. with Welles. All of this was going on while Rita Though themes of her image distortion are was shooting the musical “Cover Girl” with found in “The Lady from Shanghai,” the film While working in Brazil, he saw Hayworth on Gene Kelly. Columbia forbade Rita from perfor- didn’t bring Welles back to her as she’d hoped. mming in the Mercury Wonder show, and After it wrapped, they divorced, and Welles left the cover of Life magazine and started telling Welles had to replace her with Marlene Dietrich. Hollywood for Europe. To cheer her up, Welles asked Rita to marry him, everyone he was going to marry her. Welles had and so, on a lunch break from shooting “Cover Rita rebounded with Prince Aly Khan, but Girl,” Welles and Hayworth married in 1943. before they married, Rita sent Welles a telegram never met Rita, so when she heard about his ob- asking him to meet her in Cannes, hoping he While pregnant with their first child together, would talk her out of it. Unable to meet her, at session with her, she thought he was making fun Welles left Hollywood to help Roosevelt with his the last moment she married Khan. The mar- re-election campaign. An insecure Rita was sure riage produced a daughter, Princess Yasmine of her. Rita still saw herself as the chubby girl he wasn’t coming back. This became a turnoff to Khan, but an unhappy Rita divorced him forcing Welles, who immersed himself in work to avoid her to return to Hollywood to support her two forced to quit school in the ninth grade to sup- problems in the relationship. After their daugh- children. ter’s birth, the marriage was in crisis. Lacking port her family and wondered why he’d want to coping skills, Rita started drinking heavily — By her late 40s Hayworth was suffering from sometimes while suicidally speeding though the early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Formally diag- meet her. When they finally met, she wasn’t what Hollywood hills. While starring in her signature nosed in 1980, she succumbed to the disease at film, “Gilda,” Rita filed for divorce from Welles, age 68. Her daughter, Princess Yasmine Khan, is Welles expected. “Her love goddess persona was the president of Alzheimer’s Disease Interna- tional. a total impersonation, like Lon Chaney or some- thing. She didn’t have that kind of sex appeal at all, her quality was sweetness – very unlike a movie star,” said Welles. He spent five weeks call- ing Rita to ask her out, until she finally said yes. Little by little, for the first time in her life, she lowered her guard to Welles. Rita hated being a movie star, even though she blossomed into a great actress, performing was just a job she’d been doing since she was 12 years old. She didn’t know how to make a living doing anything else. She was still trying to divorce Eddie Judson and owed him alimony. Protective TCM picks for March Part 2 For more Reel Cinema articles, re- sources, and photos, check out the Reel Cin Oscar is the Star of March every day all 3/28 blog at jenfior.com/blog-1. month long. Every film shown has won at least one Oscar from the late 1920s through Flight Commander/The Dawn Patrol, Rita Hayworth as Gilda, 1946 the 2000s. 1930, Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. An intense WW I drama. 3/21 Mutiny on the Bounty, 1935, Clark Gable Leaving Las Vegas, 1995, Nicholas Cage, Elizabeth Shue 3/29 The Awful Truth, 1937, Cary Grant, Irene One Way Passage, 1932, William Dunne. This is the movie that created the Powell, Kay Francis Cary Grant persona and set off the first of several films teaming Grant and Dunne. Green Dolphin Street, 1947, Lana Turner Twelve O’Clock High, 1949, Gregory Peck 3/25 3/30 Being There, 1979, Peter Sellers, Melvyn Douglas, Shirley MacLaine The Man Who Knew Too Much, 1956, James Stewart, Doris Day All That Jazz, 1979, Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Ann Reinking 3/31 3/26 The Sandpiper, 1965, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton The Last Emperor, 1987, John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O’Toole Check your local listings or go to TCM.com for more details. TCM airs on 3/27 DirecTV, Channel 256HD, and Buckeye Channel 107 or 597HD. Dangerous Liaisons, 1988, John Malkovich, Glenn Close, Michelle Pfeiffer Some films play late nights, so set your DVR.

MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 5B MARK LUETKE carpet. For them, the drive-through graduation years of COVID. That’s good, of course. But still, “Now, educators definitely feel many students was just fine. They don’t know what they were what impact will the experience ultimately have have lost a year of accountability or independ- LOOKING SIDEWAYS missing. On the other hand, an older student on our kids? I leave the final words to our ence or social maturity to COVID. But kids are knows for sure that they couldn’t play sports or teacher/mom. much more resilient than we think they are. The How have a prom or graduation. It was a bigger deal issue may not be what they remember, but how for older kids,” she added. “There will be decades to come of studies that adults respond to them. All of us … teachers, Will address what COVID did to young people psy- parents, grandparents … need to slowly coach “However, the anxiety level of the parent may chologically and behaviorally. If a child was left kids back to how to be independent and ac- Our also affect long-term memories of COVID,” she home alone or with a parent who was unable to countable.” noted. “If they have a really anxious mom or dad interact with them as much as usual because Kids or teacher, they may internalize that. A child in they were working remotely, there may be huge Longtime Sylvania resident Mark Luetke has served that situation could soak that anxiety into their academic gaps for those kids, plus a lack of rou- on city council, the board of education, and Remember being.” tine. These gaps are going to get bigger over numerous foundation and community boards. time.” COVID? Local students may have fared better than some surrounding communities during the READ ALL OF MARK LUETKE’S COLUMNS Despite my 70 years, I height of COVID because Sylvania offered in- ONLINE AT SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM can still recall some very vivid memories from school classes two days a week, explained my early childhood. Feeling jealous when mom Melissa Romero, Elementary Director of Teach- 419-824-5200 brought my new brother from the hospital when ing and Learning for Sylvania City Schools. And I was 3. Lining up with my schoolmates for a on the days when students worked remotely, • Units from 5x10 to 10x40 polio shot at age 6. Walking home from 9th teachers, administrators, guidance counselors • Climate-Controlled Units grade alone on a cold, grey mid-morning to at- and school nurses went out of their way to make • RV Parking tend my grandfather’s funeral. adjustments for parents and students. 6424 Memorial Hwy., “We are all pieces of what we remember,” said “Whether it was showing up at their window Ottawa Lake, MI one author. “Every person’s memory is their own to give a thumbs-up, dropping materials off at private history,” observed another. students’ homes, or doing a drive-by to wave … AT THE OH & MI STATE LINE everyone involved went out of their way to make So, exactly two years after the Coronavirus home school as adjustable and adaptable as they Nationally Accredited | Locally Committed health crisis was designated a National Emer- could,” she said. gency, I have to wonder, what will the young people of this “COVID generation” remember “Still, we are now seeing gaps because of a lack when they get older? How will it affect our chil- of exposure to the classroom. In learning any dren … the quarantines and masks, cancelled skill exposure and repetition is important,” she activities, remote school? added. “The biggest delay post-COVID is in so- cial behaviors such as adapting to time on task, National media likes to debate how early chil- stamina needed for listening and completing a dren form memories, and whether it’s healthier task. Rather than a 40-minute lesson in the class- for them to forget or remember the quarantine. room, at-home students gave themselves 15 To get a ground-level view, I talked to three local minutes and then took a break. When they got experts … an educator, a school nurse, and a back to school this year, they had to renew that mom with three children under the age of 14. stamina.” Together, they provided an informed, focused and practical perspective. Breanna Mouch, the district’s Lead School Nurse, added that socialization was another big Trinity Gawron is a Southview graduate and hurdle that needed work when students returned veteran teacher with a degree in middle child- last fall. “The pandemic and quarantine led to hood education. “Normally, people don’t start isolation that did not let children be with friends building memories until they are about four or or extended family. With anxiety and depression five,” she explained. “Children younger than that playing a role, we have gone to great lengths this may remember COVID more because adults year to help students re-learn the right social be- talk about it later, or when they see pictures of haviors with their peers … to practice manners themselves wearing a mask. and etiquette.” “A four-year-old has no idea that he or she That said, it appears we are continuing a re- missed a pre-school graduation or that kinder- turn to more normal life and school after two garten students usually get time to read on the Sr. Gretchen’s Bake Sale Is Sell Out Ryan Miller and Pat Hoehn take Darlene Boros helps Louanne Questions? Call 419.885.3913 advantage of Sr. Gretchen Faber’s Hennesy order soda bread to be St. Patricks Day Bake Sale to buy picked up later as items quickly sold www.sylvaniaseniorcenter.org an assortment of treats. The event at the March 16 bake sale. Sr. 7140 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560 takes place in the Regina Gretchen’s Easter Bake Sale will be Conference Center on the Sisters held April 8, from 9:30 am to 6 pm. of St. Francis grounds.

6B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 Boulevard Christian Church celebrates a milestone For the past 80 years, Boulevard Christian reported. “In 2022, our average attendance was Church staff members include Associate Pastor Matt Kandel, Pastor Scot Church has been serving the spiritual needs of 140 and we continue to grow.” Gorsuch and Church Administrator Kendra Hamp. its congregation. He attributes that changing trend to the ad- where love reigns. Visitors are always welcome.” Christ/Christian Churches, which began in the In 1941, 20 people felt the need to establish dition three years ago of Matt Kandel, who There are two worship services each Sunday at 1800s as frontier churches and part of the a non-denominational church in Toledo’s west serves as associate pastor with an emphasis on 9 and 10:30 am, which always includes com- Restoration Movement primarily in the mid- side Auburndale area. That group quickly grew worship, and Kendra Hamp, who started as the munion, Bible-centered preaching and God- west. “Our forefathers wanted to focus on being to 42 as the then named Monroe Street Church new church administrator last summer. “Matt centered worship. According to Gorsuch, Christians rather than the politics of other re- of Christ was established. Just eight years later, offers an excellent musical program and he is a Churches of Christ/Christian Churches are au- ligious denominations. There is an emphasis on the congregation had outgrown the Monroe great Bible teacher. Kendra brings her organi- tonomous Christian congregations associated faith, confession and baptism,” he said. “When Street building and purchased property on zational skills and her love for this church to the with one another through distinct beliefs and these churches began, one of the mottos was, South Cove Boulevard and Auburn Avenue team. Our philosophies go together and we practices and a brotherhood of churches. There ‘In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, but where a larger building was constructed. Serv- have developed a very strong leadership team,” are over 5,500 independent Churches of in all things love.’” ices began in 1952 in the newly named Boule- he said. vard Church of Christ where the congregation continued “More importantly, it has to grow. been the intention of the church to focus on God and By the mid 1980s, church to truly worship Him and leaders realized the South that is leading this continu- Cove Boulevard building ing growth and our great and its location were no spirit of unity within the longer adequate and was not congregation,” Gorsuch meeting the needs of the added. congregation. In 1986, the church leadership Gorsuch, a graduate of the Cincinnati Chris- purchased the 7041 Sylvania Ave. site and tian University, received his master’s degree ground was broken in May by Roger Giha, who from Kentucky Christian University. He has used the same shovel he used for the ground- served in churches in Ohio and Iowa. breaking in 1952. Incidently, he also hosted the He left the ministry in 2007 and pursued a first church prayer meeting in 1941. 10-year career in the temperature control in- dustry. After relocating to Sylvania for personal The first service in the Sylvania Avenue reasons, Gorsuch learned of the pastoral open- building was held May 31, 1986 with nearly 700 ing at Boulevard Christian Church and in Feb- people in attendance. ruary, 2016 began serving as a fill-in minister. “I found I really missed preaching,” Gorsuch of- Pastor Scot Gorsuch, who has been leading fered. “I was very humbled when the church the congregation for the past five years, noted elders offered me a full-time position shortly that membership numbers began declining in thereafter.” 2000. “By 2016 the average attendance num- Gorsuch continued, “We are a congregation bered in the mid 50s,” he stated. “However, that trend is changing,” Gorsuch

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8B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2022 LIVES CELEBRATED Christine Moore and Mary Ann Henricks, as well as Chris’ family would like to extend their OH 43537-1713 or 419-891-0705. Online mother/daughter trips to France visiting sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of condolences may be made at CaringCrema- Christine Martha dear friends Philippe and Anita Jean and to the caregivers and nurses who showed mercy tionServices.com. . Hendersonville, N. C., sharing laughs with and compassion to her over the years. In lieu (Hill) Moore of Toledo, Dick and Jackie Krupp. Chris and Howie of flowers, consider a donation to Best Margaret ‘Peggy’ Bicanovsky loved to return hospitality shown to them Friends Animal Society. Services provided Ohio, born Oct. 17, during their travels by entertaining in their by Walker Funeral Home. Condolences may Margaret A. “Peggy” home. be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com. Bicanovsky, age 85, of 1937, to the late Toledo, Ohio, passed Chris was determined, strong-willed, and Peggy Grier away on Feb. 23, 2022. Lawrence Irving Hill and a wonderful listener. She was a selfless Peggy was born on Nov. mother and grandmother who prioritized Peggy L. Grier, age 91, 4, 1936, the daughter of Catherine Emily (Men- the immediate needs of her family and of Sylvania Township, Joseph A. and Tillie H. friends while remaining steadfast to herself. Ohio passed away peace- (Michalak) Tucholski. gel) Hill, went to be with Chris was meticulous and passionate as fully on Dec. 16, 2021. Peggy was a 1954 gradu- showcased in her extensive genealogical She was born April 6, ate of Central Catholic High School and pre- her Heavenly Father on records. She would go on hereditary inves- 1930 in New Holland, viously worked as a secretary for Gulf Oil. tigative trips, both domestically and interna- Ohio to Dr. and Mrs. She married Carl S. Bicanovsky on June 2, Feb. 11, 2022. The tionally, with her life-long high school friend Leslie M. Tarbill. She 1961, and he preceded her in death. She was Anne (Park) Kimble and her husband, Jim, was a member of the a longtime member of the St. Jude Catholic Toledo native was a 1955 to track down ancestral records. Chris vol- New Holland Methodist Church where she Church and St. Hyacinth’s, and she always unteered her time at Crosby Gardens now sang in the choir and was assistant secretary carried a strong catholic faith with her. graduate of Maumee High School and re- Toledo Botanical Garden as well as Hospice for Sunday school classes. She graduated as When Peggy wasn’t working, she was an of Northwest Ohio. Chris also had a special valedictorian of New Holland High School avid homemaker. She took great pride in her ceived her bachelor’s degree in business ad- affinity for animals, sewing, gardening, in 1948. family and creating memories with her chil- cooking and decorating. She loved to laugh Peggy attended The Ohio State University dren and grandchildren; whether it was trips ministration from Indiana and appreciated a good sense of humor, par- earning a degree in dental hygiene and a B.S. to Disney on Ice, or lunch dates, she enjoyed ticularly that of her late husband, Howie, son in education, in 1952. She was an education all the time she had with her family. University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Troy, son-in-law Matt and in-home caregiver honorary of Pi Lamda Theta, and a member Peggy embraced her polish heritage and Michele. of the Junior Dental Hygienists Association. had a love for authentic polish dinner, espe- Ind. Chris met her future husband, Howard Also, she was a member of the Ohio Eastern cially duck soup. In her spare time, she en- Surviving her are her brother Gregory Hill Star-Purity Chapter. joyed traveling, going on day trips, and loved (Howie) Moore, on a blind date when she (Patti), daughter Kelly C. (Moore) Floyd On July 27, 1952 Peggy married Roger A. watching Hallmark movies of all kinds. (Matthew), and granddaughters Kaitlin, Grier, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Grier of Peggy will especially be missed on her was 18. They dated for only a few months Kelsey, and Mackenzie Moore. Preceding her Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked as a dental hy- monthly lunch dates with her good friends, in death are her husband, Howard E. Moore, gienist and taught dental students before Mary Pat and Carolyn. before eloping. They were dedicated life Jr., son Troy L. Moore, brother Lawrence Hill moving to Toledo, Ohio in 1959. Mrs. Grier Left to cherish her memory are her chil- (Carol) and sister Mary (Hill) Walp. became a member of the Covenant United dren; Audrey (Brad) Fankhauser, Jeff (Mary partners, one in marriage, who prioritized Presbyterian Church where she cared for Jo) Bicanovsky, Debra (Tim) Floyd, and toddlers while their parents attended church Stephen (Jen) Bicanovsky; Grandchildren their children. services. Peggy helped her husband as recep- Jordan, Austin, Jacob, Derek, Aaron, Mor- tionist and veterinary assistant at the Grier gan, Austin, Bailey, Spencer, Kenny, Devon; Chris began working at Dana Corpora- Animal Hospital until retirement. eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces, Mrs. Grier enjoyed traveling with her hus- nephews, and cousins. Margaret was pre- tion in the 1950s as a secretary, leaving when band, Roger, in Europe, Gatlinburg, Tenn., ceded in death by her parents; eight siblings, and Amish country in Holmes County, Joseph, Richard, Thomas, Albion, Franklin, she was called to motherhood. She returned Ohio. She also liked reading, watching horse Theodore Tucholski, Mary Durfy, and Rita races, and spending time with friends, fam- Krieger. to work at Dana in the 90s as a corporate ily, and pets. Peggy loved her friendly In your memories of our beloved Peggy, Boston Terrier, Jason, and beautiful cat, Muf- please remember her words; \"I love you, event manager overseeing board of director fin. whatchamacallit, and that.\" Mrs. Grier was preceded in death by her The children would especially like to and other management meetings. As a husband, Dr. Roger Grier, and brother Dr. thank US Renal Care in Maumee for its love Dean (Shirley) Tarbill. She is survived by her and long-term care for their mom. In lieu of byproduct of her and her husband’s careers, daughter Natalie (David) Williams and son flowers, a memorial donation is suggested to Greg Grier. Peggy was laid to rest at Toledo the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, Chris and Howie enjoyed traveling stateside Memorial Park with her family present at a 3100 Central Ave. #150, Toledo, Ohio 43606. private ceremony. Service provided by Walker Funeral as well as abroad with family and friends. Please make memorial gifts to Toledo Hu- Homes. Condolences may be shared at walk- mane Society, 827 Illinois Ave., Maumee, erfuneralhomes.com. Notable journeys included a 1969 cross- country road trip from Detroit to California with The Dolbys, a two-week stint in the 70s to Venezuela and Colombia, several Euro- pean ventures, sharing special times in Fort Myers/Naples, Fla., with lifelong friends Jim Celebrate your loved one with a featured obituary in the Sylvania AdVantage Obituary sizes from 50 words To reserve a space or for more details, email [email protected] Sylvania AdVantage Your Hometown Newspaper • 419-824-0100

MID MARCH 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 9B LIVES CELEBRATED Maria Novak being able to attend regular Mass there for be made to the Bishop Baraga Association in time together, supporting the kids in each of the last 6 years, she enjoyed live streaming Marquette, Mich. and Christ the King their activities, or being a very generous gift Maria Novak, 89, of services and reading the Sunday bulletins. Church. Arrangements by Walker Funeral giver. He was always there to help should Toledo, Ohio passed Home, Toledo, Ohio, 419-841-2422. Condo- anyone ever need anything. Todd was a away March 14, 2022 at Maria is survived by her loving nieces and lences may be shared at walkerfuneral- dreamer and always had a vision, seeing po- Otterbein Sunset House. nephews Maria Povsic, Anica (Ron) homes.com. tential in everything around him. Working She was born Dec. 12, Grebenc-Chufo, Thomas (Lisa) Povsic and on his blue ’68 Camaro and creating music 1932 in Goriča Vas, near Tanya (Michael) Novak; and many nieces, Todd Reed were at the top of a long list of hobbies and Ribnica in present day nephews and great nieces and nephews in interests. Over the years, Todd worked at As- Slovenia. She was the the U.S. and Slovenia. She is preceded in Todd K. Reed, age 58, of sociates and Estrel, Bottomline Ink, Sofo youngest daughter of death by her husband, parents, infant daugh- Foods, and most recently Absolute Perform- Jože and Frančiška (Ilc) ter Barbara, and siblings Angela, Jože, Toledo, Ohio passed ance Incorporated (API). Bolha. Francka, Ivana, Nežka, Anica and France, Maria received an accounting degree in and in-laws Slavko “Lou” and Poldi Novak. away Feb. 17, 2022, at Left to cherish his memory are his mother, 1950 in Ljubljana. She later came to the Gloria; sister, Tracy Fanning (Carlile Robert- United States, and married Bogdan C. Novak The family would like to thank the follow- home. Todd was born on son); stepbrothers, Terry (Mary) Estrel, Tim on Sept. 5, 1964 in Bowling Green, Ohio. ing people who looked after Maria in many (Sara) Estrel, and Tom (Tracy) Estrel; nieces Maria was known for her European baked ways: her neighbors when she still lived on Dec. 3, 1963, the son of and nephews, Spencer, Cody, Chris goods, which she made with love and preci- Homerdale Drive, Dr. Lawrence Elmer, her (Corinne), Aaron, Alex, Brittany, Dianna, sion. She enjoyed working in her yard which neurologist who helped give Maria several Richard K. and Gloria Connor, Josh, Jacob, Chase, and Tryston; she attended with the same attention to de- more months with her family, and the staff great-nieces and nephew, Ellie, Teddy, and tail. She was a supporter of her husband, at the Woodlands as well as the staff, care- (Glickert) Reed. He was Annie. Todd was preceded in death by his fa- Bogdan, who was a European History Pro- givers and therapists at Sunset House on ther, Richard K. Reed; stepfather, Wayne Es- fessor at The University of Toledo. both Sunflower Lane and Harmony Lane, a 1982 graduate of Start trel; and brother-in-law, Marc Fanning. Maria was a 58-year member of Christ the whose work there is a calling not just a job. King Roman Catholic Church. Despite not Even though most of Maria’s family prede- High School, furthering his education at Services were provided by Walker Funeral ceased her, Maria found family at the Indian Homes. Condolences may be shared at walk- Road address. Memorial contributions may Stautzenberger College and Northwest State erfuneralhomes.com. Community College. Todd had a heart of gold. He was a caring son, loving brother, friend to all, and an amazing uncle to his many nieces and nephews. As an uncle, Todd always found ways to show his love and support; whether it be arranging special activities to spend WORSHIP DIRECTORY  Five Lakes Church St. James Lutheran Church 4765 McCord Road • 419-882-6703 4727 Sylvania Avenue at Brockton 1/4 mile west of Franklin Park Mall Services: Sundays: 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 pm Sunday Services 9 am Online: 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 pm 419-841-8659 http://youtube.com/fivelakeschurch 4718 Brittany • 419-531-1616 St. Stephen Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church ~ LCMC www.lovelearnserve.org 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania, Ohio Rev. Jeffrey Geske Join us for worship Sunday at 10 am or 5 pm! 419-885-1551 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 Facebook LIVE at 10 am: Sunday Service at 11 am 734-856-2921 @stmichaelsinthehillsepiscopalchurch Online Live at 11 am Saturdays 4 pm • Sundays 10 am ststephenlutheran.church Bible class will begin Sundays at 9 am before worship Like us on Facebook and visit us on the web at zionlutheranottawalakemi.com Want to publicize your worship services and activities? Contact Sylvania AdVantage for more information, 419-824-0100 or sylvaniaadvantage.com

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