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MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A Convent Main Street Craftsmans Guild INSIDE looks to resume spring schedule Sylvania Now & Then 4A The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild is making plans Sylvania Government 5A to resume the craft shows with its spring sched- Ravine Drive ule in 2021, depending on conditions at that The Mouse Trap 6A time. Check the website at toledocraftsmans- Monroe Street guild.org for show updates and information. Business Cards 7A Due to the changing rules and regulations Downtown News 10-11A concerning events during the COVID-19 pan- Brint Road demic, the organization did not hold its annual Business 12-16A three fall/winter craft shows. The Homespun Art & Craft show scheduled for November, the Sports 18A Crafts for Christmas Show and theWinter Festi- Harroun Road val of Crafts show in December were cancelled. Schools 19A To advertise, email In Style/Food 2-3B [email protected] 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 Reel Cinema 11B Sylvania, Ohio 43560 The posted detour includes Main Street, Brint and Harroun roads. Telephone: 419-824-0100 Lives Remembered 12-13B Facsimile: 419-824-0112 Monroe Street closure begins June 1 Email: [email protected] Real Estate 14B YOURGOOD.NEWS Classifieds 15B PUBLISHER Much needed repairs to the nearly 60-year- P.S., the one-lane traffic in both directions Sharon Lange old Monroe Street bridge spanning the North will continue for five weeks. Branch of Ten Mile Creek between Summit EDITORS Street and Harroun Road begins June 1. Mon- The posted detour route during the closure Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Ruple roe Street will be closed for two weeks. It will will use Main Street, Brint and Harroun open to accommodate one-lane, east and roads. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS westbound traffic, on June 15. According to Erika Buri, Tom Cole, Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini the city of Sylvania’s Department of Public “We planned the Monroe Street closure to Service Deputy Director Joseph Shaw, P.E., fall after Memorial Day and after the end of Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, the school year but before the start of the US Rep. Bob Latta, Craig Stough, Marathon Classic,” Shaw reported. Janis Weber TOPS starts 2021 with new vision, mission and core values CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER BY ERIKA BURI John Crisman of AssetWare lyst for enriching the community by creating OLANDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR spaces for celebrating, contemplating, and en- COPY EDITORS gaging with nature and each other. Sarah Groves, Dee Kalb, Bobbie Ziviski The Olander Park System Board of Com- missioners and staff spent late 2019 and early Mission Statement PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 2020 working on a new strategic plan for the Susan Utterback park district. We all spent time gathering TOPS is committed to connecting our input from the community and local leaders, community to the outdoors through excep- ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES and have put together an ambitious plan to tional parks, trails, programs and natural Dave Achen, Suzy Crawford, make TOPS even better. From all that input, areas. Mary Rose Gajewski, Molly O’Shea we developed an action plan for the next three years, focused on fine tuning internal systems, Core Values GRAPHICS AND PRODUCTION HEAD so TOPS can continue effectively serving the Penny Collins community while looking toward future de- Collaboration--Incorporate the diverse cul- velopments. ture and viewpoints of our staff, partners and Views expressed by contributing writers do not community members to effectively bring the necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff. A major part of that process included up- numerous benefits of parks to all residents. dating the mission statement, developed in Wherever life takes you, 2000, when the park district went from being Inclusion-- Create environments in which we’re there. the Sylvania Township Park District to The all people can gain access to facilities and par- Olander Park System. We put extensive ticipate in programs where they feel safe, wel- Bernie Heinl thought into how we wanted to positively im- come, and respected. 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D pact the community, as well as what we Toledo, OH 43617 wanted to aim for in the future. The new vi- Innovation--Continuously innovate with 419-841-9036 sion, mission and core values articulate clearly new methods and ideas, adapt services ac- what we do, but also what we strive for. Per- cording to trends, and continually improve Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. 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4A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW LOOKING BACK 6809 Maplewood Avenue BY GAYLEEN GINDY so there will not be space to share information ager of an automobile sales and service busi- 1900 - Earl Alfred Clark Moving further east on Maplewood Av- on all of them, therefore I will focus on the ness. Also living here was his son Roland S. enue, the next house that is 100 years old or Clark family who owned it from 1922 until Clark, 18 years old, attending school; Augus- 20 years, he had worked for the Sylvania Auto older is on Lot 35 in the Burnham Addition 1973. From 1917 to 1922, Randall was renting tus W. Haas, son-in-law, 24 years old, em- Company. He was survived by his wife, Mary, subdivision with an address of 6809 Maple- this house out, but using the 1920 census I was ployed as a plumber; and Helen B. Haas, his daughter Mrs. Helen Haas and his son wood Ave. Records show that this house was unable to determine which family was renting daughter, 24 years old. Roland Clark, both of Sylvania. constructed in 1917. The first owner was Al- the home because the families were listed by bert Randall who, in 1902, had built and lived street name only, with no addresses. Randall In September of 1930 Earl Clark married After Earl died his wife Mary re-married in the home next door to the west. Since he sold the home in 1922 to Paul and Goldie Peu- his second wife, Mary E. Bachofner-Engel. Ellsworth Kiff, and in 1961 the house trans- purchased this lot in 1916 we can assume that geot. They lived on Summit Street in Sylvania They continued to live in this home and by the ferred into Earl’s two surviving children’s he either built this home or had the home built at the time and only owned this home for two time the 1940 census was taken they were names, but Mary and Ellsworth continued to by 1917. Here are the recorded owners of this weeks before selling it to Earl and LaVerne renting out their extra rooms in the house to live in the home. When Ellsworth Kiff died in lot: Clark. Then in 1923 Earl Clark purchased part the teachers from either Maplewood or Burn- 1965 his obituary indicated that he was living of Lot 36 to the east. ham High School. The 1940 census shows the at 6809 Maplewood Ave. and Mary survived 1916 – Albert H. Randall following occupying this home: him. Mary died in 1969 and two years later, in Earl Clark was born in Sylvania in 1881 and 1971, the house transferred to Earl’s son-in- 1922 – Paul W. and Goldie M. Peugeot LaVerne Smith was born in Sylvania in 1883. • Earl Clark – 58 years old – employed as law Augustus Haas and his son Roland Clark. They were married in 1899. In the 1900, 1910, a bus driver for the board of education; They sold the home to Judith Rhodus, daugh- 1922 – Earl and LaVerne Clark and 1920 census they were living on Brint ter of Roland and Mae Clark in 1971. Road in Sylvania Township, near her parents, • Mary Clark – wife - 58 years old – 1923 – Earl S. Clark William and Mary (Highland) Smith, and boarding out at home – born in Switzerland; In 1973 the house sold out of the Clark they were all listed as farmers. While living in family and from that time, until the current 1961 – Roland Clark and Helen Haas the township they had three children: Mary – • Ida Hulda Buhrow – lodger – 38 years owners, it appears that all of the owners of the born 1903; Helen – born 1906; and Roland – old – employed as a teacher at the public house lived in the home while they owned it. 1971 – Augustus W. Haas and Roland Clark born 1911. school; In 1976 Bruce Spang obtained a building 1971 – Judith (Clark) Rhodus They retired from farming life in 1922 and • Beryl Jean Follette – lodger – 26 years permit to add a 16-foot by 20-foot family moved into the village of Sylvania, purchasing old – single – employed as a teacher at the room addition. In 1988 Judith Spang was is- 1973 – Gilbert Y. Jr. and Valerie I. Whitten this home on Maplewood Avenue. LaVern public school; sued a building permit to make repairs to the died in 1929 at 47 years old. At that time their home because of a fire. In 2009 a building per- 1974 – Ticor Relocation Management Co. two daughters were listed as Mrs. Mary Fisher • Helen Grace Westenbarger – lodger – mit was issued to Irene Rose to demolish the and Mrs. Helen Haas, both of Sylvania, and 24 years old – single – employed as a teacher original garage and replace it with an 18-foot 1974 – Bruce and Judith Spang son Roland still living at home. at the public school; by 20-foot garage. David Webb was the builder. 1983 – Judith Spang In the 1930 census Earl Clark was listed liv- • Ruth Jean Reasoner – lodger – 23 years ing at this address, valued at $7,000, 50 years old – grade school teacher – public school. 1993 – Gregory S and Jessica Thome old, widowed and employed as assistant man- In 1942 when Earl completed his World 1995 – Troy M. and Elizabeth A. Lutz War II registration card he was listed living at this address. He was 60 years old and still em- 2001 – Denise S. Glass ployed by the Sylvania Board of Education as a bus driver. 2003 – Jeffrey P. Blood According to the Sylvania Sentinel newspa- 2007 – Irene Rose per dated April 11, 1946, Mrs. Mary L Fisher, daughter of Earl Clark, died in Toledo Hospi- 2016 – Irene Rose, Trustee tal after a brief illness. She was 43 years old. The list of owners is long for this property She was survived by her husband John Fisher, daughter Marjorie, son Robert, all of Sylvania; sister Mrs. Helen Haas of Toledo; and brother, Roland Clark of Sylvania. Earl Clark passed away in 1956 at the age of 75 while still living in this home. His obituary notice said that he retired five years ago after he had been a gardener for 10 years on the es- tate of Robert A. Stranahan. Before that, for 1960 1998 2006 2021

6A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 JANIS WEBER the processor, how much memory something is for a few minutes and just watch it. Watch for sees fit, schedule it to run at times when you’re taking up and even how much network data a apps that shoot up to the top of the list, then dis- not likely to be using your PC, such as overnight. THE MOUSE TRAP program has used. appear a few seconds later. Look for processes that stay at the top of the list with high memory Browser Overload Slow Computer? An easy way to open Task Manager is to right- or CPU use. You can Google names to find out click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager more about a process. To close an app or process Your web browser could be the culprit, espe- If you are annoyed at from the list of options. Task Manager’s default that you feel may be partly responsible for slow cially if you’ve lost count of the number of win- view doesn't show a lot of information beyond performance, click on it and then End Task. dows and tabs you have open. Each window and the speed of your com- which apps are currently running (handy if you tab takes up memory and processing power and already know if you want to close one out), so After watching your system running slowly over time that will begin to slow down your PC. puter and how slow it is after opening the app, click on More Details in with Task Manager open, you may have noticed the bottom left corner. that your antivirus software is routinely near the You can view a breakdown of extensions and becoming, let me shed top of the list. Antivirus software can slow down tabs that could be to blame in Task Manager by By default, the long list is broken down into your system while it’s actively scanning your clicking on the arrow next to your browser’s some light. The Task Apps and Background Processes. It’s refreshed computer for malware and viruses. Instead of name. Alternatively, if you use Chrome, it has a constantly, with the various columns constantly letting your antivirus program scan whenever it built-in task manager of its own. Launch it by Manager is your friend. updating. My advice is to let Task Manager run pressing Shift plus Escape while using Chrome or click on the menu button, then More Tools Think of Task Manager as and then Task Manager. If you find that your browser is often causing your PC to slow to a a window into your PC’s crawl, try a different browser or become more aware of how many tabs or windows you have Janis Weber health. The app gives you open at a given time. insight into what’s taxing Some Solutions Close running apps when you’re done. Some, like accounting apps, are speed hogs. Check your storage space. If your hard drive or SSD is run- ning out of space or is getting old, it could be fail- ing. Turn off your computer. Don’t just restart it, but completely power it off and walk away for a few minutes. This gives your computer a chance to clear out memory and start fresh the next time it’s turned on. Next Sylvania Senior Center Classes New classes with be held as soon as the center reopens. Check the SSC newsletter and website for the most current information or call Susan Jennelle at 419-885-3913. I Make House Calls (I wear a mask): I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including re- pairs, upgrades and general software or hard- ware issues. I can be your resident “geek.” I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge with years of experience. Send me a text or call at 419-290-3570. BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER’S DATA TODAY – Critical action! Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instruc- tor. E-mail any specific questions or comments to Jw- [email protected] or contact her for assistance at 419-290-3570. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call, text, or email away. Check out my archived articles on The Sylvania Advantage website (yourgood.news) titled Computer 101. Beautiful Flower Arrangements for all Occasions Call 419.824.0777 for delivery or order online at stellarblooms.com Satisfaction Guaranteed! Now at 8248 Mayberry Square, Sylvania , OH Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

6A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 JANIS WEBER the processor, how much memory something is for a few minutes and just watch it. Watch for sees fit, schedule it to run at times when you’re taking up and even how much network data a apps that shoot up to the top of the list, then dis- not likely to be using your PC, such as overnight. THE MOUSE TRAP program has used. appear a few seconds later. Look for processes that stay at the top of the list with high memory Browser Overload Slow Computer? An easy way to open Task Manager is to right- or CPU use. You can Google names to find out click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager more about a process. To close an app or process Your web browser could be the culprit, espe- If you are annoyed at from the list of options. Task Manager’s default that you feel may be partly responsible for slow cially if you’ve lost count of the number of win- view doesn't show a lot of information beyond performance, click on it and then End Task. dows and tabs you have open. Each window and the speed of your com- which apps are currently running (handy if you tab takes up memory and processing power and already know if you want to close one out), so After watching your system running slowly over time that will begin to slow down your PC. puter and how slow it is after opening the app, click on More Details in with Task Manager open, you may have noticed the bottom left corner. that your antivirus software is routinely near the You can view a breakdown of extensions and becoming, let me shed top of the list. Antivirus software can slow down tabs that could be to blame in Task Manager by By default, the long list is broken down into your system while it’s actively scanning your clicking on the arrow next to your browser’s some light. The Task Apps and Background Processes. It’s refreshed computer for malware and viruses. Instead of name. Alternatively, if you use Chrome, it has a constantly, with the various columns constantly letting your antivirus program scan whenever it built-in task manager of its own. Launch it by Manager is your friend. updating. My advice is to let Task Manager run pressing Shift plus Escape while using Chrome or click on the menu button, then More Tools Think of Task Manager as and then Task Manager. If you find that your browser is often causing your PC to slow to a a window into your PC’s crawl, try a different browser or become more aware of how many tabs or windows you have Janis Weber health. The app gives you open at a given time. insight into what’s taxing Some Solutions Close running apps when you’re done. Some, like accounting apps, are speed hogs. Check your storage space. If your hard drive or SSD is run- ning out of space or is getting old, it could be fail- ing. Turn off your computer. Don’t just restart it, but completely power it off and walk away for a few minutes. This gives your computer a chance to clear out memory and start fresh the next time it’s turned on. Next Sylvania Senior Center Classes New classes with be held as soon as the center reopens. Check the SSC newsletter and website for the most current information or call Susan Jennelle at 419-885-3913. I Make House Calls (I wear a mask): I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including re- pairs, upgrades and general software or hard- ware issues. I can be your resident “geek.” I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge with years of experience. Send me a text or call at 419-290-3570. BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER’S DATA TODAY – Critical action! Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instruc- tor. E-mail any specific questions or comments to Jw- [email protected] or contact her for assistance at 419-290-3570. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call, text, or email away. Check out my archived articles on The Sylvania Advantage website (yourgood.news) titled Computer 101. Beautiful Flower Arrangements for all Occasions Call 419.824.0777 for delivery or order online at stellarblooms.com Satisfaction Guaranteed! Now at 8248 Mayberry Square, Sylvania , OH Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

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8A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 Manahan executive director set to retire TOMASE DENTAL CARE Michael Malone we have been able to make a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. Our Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! After serving 40 years with the former residents and clients have choices and are able Accepting new patients! Josiah Lott now Manahan, Michael Malone to do the things they want. Their lives are a has decided to retire the end of April. Under bit more meaningful and they find that peo- SMILES ARE THIS EASY! his leadership as executive director for the ple like them for who they are. It is so reward- Call Dr. Timothy Tomase for a variety of treatment options to restore past 25 years, Manahan, formerly known ing to see people doing things you didn’t Josina Lott Residential & Community Serv- think possible.” your smile to health, comfort and beauty. ices, has become one of the area’s leading or- ganizations serving individuals with Malone’s career with the organization 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township developmental disabilities. Malone currently began some 40 years ago when his curiosity 419.474.5858 • www.toledoohiodental.com oversees a 33-bed intermediate care facility took him down a stone driveway to where the including respite, homemaker/personal care construction of the first two Josina Lott resi- and adult day services. dential buildings was underway. That inquiry led to his joining the small staff of the fledg- “It is with mixed emotion that Manahan’s ing agency some 40 years ago. Board of Directors accepts Michael’s decision to retire as the leader of our cherished organ- Over the years under Malone’s leadership, ization. Michael has played a critical role in the organization has added an administration the development and success of Manahan. He building and an activities and education has gained tremendous respect as a leader in building to the campus. In addition, the Day Toledo and in the entire Northwest Ohio re- Center at River Crossings was added, provid- gion,” said Seta Tchobanian, board president. ing a center for residents and community “While we will miss him and his steadfast ad- members with developmental disabilities. vocacy for people with developmental disabil- Participants have the opportunity to socialize, ities. Manahan has never been in a stronger participate in a myriad of activities and also position, organizationally, financially, and work in the shredding department, a service with our standing in the community.” offered to local businesses. Currently, the Board of Directors is en- Through his community involvement, gaged in a search for his replacement. Malone has uncovered several opportunities for the organization to partner with that offer “It is time for younger eyes to be looking additional meaningful challenges for his res- over our organization and seeing opportuni- idents. ties for our growth,” Malone reflected. “This has been a great opportunity for me. Thanks Malone says his greatest joy, however, is to a group of wonderful directors and staff, knowing his residents and watching them grow and accomplish things they never thought they could. He is also very proud of all of the staff members with whom he has worked who have gone on to successful ca- reers. Malone and his wife, Valerie, an occupa- tional therapist, have three children Jennifer, Caitlin, and Trevor. “I deeply value having shared this Manahan experience with my children, and I rest assured that they too have learned that people are people, regardless of abilities,” said Malone. “Serving as executive director of Manahan and working alongside so many passionate, determined, and dedicated advocates has been an honor and a privilege,” explained Malone. “And during these uncertain and challenging times, I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this strong and resilient community. Although I’m handing over the reins to the next leader, I will continue to advocate for a society where every person with a disability is valued and able to participate in life fully.” Su ort When a loved one is dying, nothing that only comes from experience. makes sense. But Hospice of Northwest Ohio can help. For 40 years, we have provided patients and families with the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need, regardless of ability to pay or complexity of care. Strength. Dignity. Peace. In your home, a nursing home, or in one of our two freestanding hospice centers. M REMoments, memories & hospicenwo.org 419-661-4001

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9A Chamber executive director Chamber Speaker Outlines Miracle relocates to Hillsdale College Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Sprott, “Sylvania Chamber members are the best of our businesses and how our community truly right, congratulates the March luncheon keynote speaker Tim Berta, the best and I have had the privilege of working operates. Also during Sprott’s tenure, organizing center, and welcomes his dad, Robert, to the event. The younger Berta with them for the past five years in what I will and implementing the city’s annual Sylvania Fall described surviving the 2007 Bluffton College bus accident and his always consider my dream job,” noted Michelle Festival came under the Chamber’s leadership. subsequent recovery process. Sprott. “However, when an opportunity that is The Sylvania Chamber has successfully hosted even more perfect, not just for me but for my en- the three largest Fall Festivals in the event’s 35 419-824-5200 tire family presented itself, I had to accept. But, year history. it is with a heavy heart that I offered my resigna- • Units from 5x10 to 10x40 tion as executive director of the Sylvania Area “I am most thrilled, though, with the lights on • Climate-Controlled Units Chamber of Commerce.” Main Street,” Sprott acknowledged. “Shortly after • RV Parking I began my job with the Chamber, my family and 6424 Memorial Hwy., She continued, “Serving in this role has been I happened to stop in Nashville, Tenn. on our Ottawa Lake, MI an extreme pleasure and getting to know mem- way back from a trip south. I saw lights spanning bers of the community has been my greatest joy. a downtown street. They were so beautiful and I Sylvania is a wonderful community and the Syl- decided right then and there to replicate that in vania Chamber is a vibrant organization com- a way that would fit for downtown Sylvania. It prised of amazing members.” was not easy and I needed many people to be- lieve in my vision. I am so thankful for the op- Under Sprott’s leadership, membership has portunity to bring that project to completion, seen a significant increase and the traditional Main Street is stunning.” events such as the Chamber’s Monthly Lunch- eons, the Sylvania Spring Expo and Pizza Sprott credits her internal team and the Syl- Palooza continued to grow. vania Chamber Board of Directors for all of the innovations the Chamber has been responsible In addition, Sprott and her team initiated sev- for. “As I said, I have worked with the best of the eral new programs. “Here We Grow Again” is a best and I will be forever grateful for each per- program that has planted 20+ trees yearly on son. And, this community has incredible people. Arbor Day; one for each new business planting It has been a privilege to have had the opportu- its roots in Sylvania. “As this program continues, nity to get to know and work closely with so we soon will have planted a small forest,” Sprott many ,” she said. quipped. L.E.A.D. Sylvania, a three month pro- fessional development series has also been estab- Sprott noted too that she is very thankful for lished. all the support she has received from her hus- band, David, and her children Natalie and Ben. Also, a robust and active “Welcoming Com- “This job is a family affair and they have been mittee” was formed to help celebrate new busi- with me every step of the way, from helping set ness ribbon cutting ceremonies and to assist at up and tear down at the events including picking membership meetings. “Foodie Fridays” allow up trash and, most importantly, allowing me members of that committee to meet at Sylvania treasured time away from home,” she said. Chamber member restaurants on occasional Fri- days to spend time together getting to know each When Sprott steps down as executive director other on a more casual basis while supporting with the Sylvania Chamber position in mid- local restaurants impacted by the pandemic. March, she will be the Director of Account Serv- “Nitty Gritty in Tree City,” is another new pro- ices for Hillsdale College. She will lead a team of gram that takes the Sylvania Chamber team be- 15 people offering internal marketing services to hind the scenes in local businesses. The team is various college departments. filmed learning about what takes place within AT THE OH & MI STATE LINE Are You Caring & Outgoing? Apply Now! You can make a di erence in the lives of Variety of positions adults with disabili es! available manahanlife.org/sylv $500 Sign-On Bonus Enjoy paid days o , health insurance and more! *$100 a er comple ng orienta on and $400 a er 90 days Loca ons in Sylvania & Toledo The Sprott family, Michelle, Benny, Natalie and David, are ready for their next adventure. *$100 upon comple ng orienta on (1 week) & $400 a er 90 days

10A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 LAW OFFICE OF Participants enjoy the First Friday March Art Walk MELAN M. FORCHT • Divorce • Dissolution • Collaborative Divorce • Shared Parenting Plans • Custody • Support • Post-Divorce Matters • Bankruptcy Law Unique Resolutions for Every Client 6715 MAPLEWOOD AVE. SYLVANIA, OHIO 43560 Located directly behind the Sylvania Municipal Court 419-517-4277 • forcht-law.com Wendy Gericke, Lori Litzer and Tammia Brooks buys a new pair of Janice Metcalf enjoy the songs of sneakers from Michael Ora of Sole vocalist Ashley Kahn in Hip to the Status. Groove. bakery 419-824-0683 and cafe 5758 Main St, Sylvania ® Follow us on Facebook! Zingerman’s breads available! WE CATER • WE DELIVER • FARM TO TABLE • SIMPLY DELICIOUS! Lindsay Dake and her children Paityn and Grayson with Megan and Andy Swick and their daughter Madelyn enjoy the evening as they wait BakeSdMta.CCrPcohhraun1nte7kr-diyMcBaPkerRoc’eetshafu2tD&bo0eaHw&nahysLisleehFeseCukpaaSpsotlsiueuesrpreolalsseAtfvaoaCHrniAlOdoaTmbffElieecR!eINoGr LUNCH DAILY 10-2:30 for their order at J&G Pizza Palace. All day breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from 10 to 2:30 in the socially distant dining room Shamrock sugar cookies for your favorite leprechaun! Also carryout, `curbside or FREE delivery within 5 miles 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 Frogtown Computers 419.517.6069 • Free Recycling WE BUY USED COMPUTERS AND APPLE iOS DEVICES OUT OF WARRANTY APPLE COMPUTERS ARE OUR SPECIALTY STOYH1LAF1VNABYNKUEISAYAINOFREUOSSRS! In-home setup of your new Mac/PC, wireless router in-home install Mac & PC Upgrades & Repair PC Malware / Virus Cleanup FREE ESTIMATES 6565 Erie St., Sylvania 43560 Asmara Chaine of Choco Couvert offers samples of her chocolate covered www.frogtowncomputers.com treats to Gianna York and India Bell in Sole Status. ESTABLISHED 2009 • A LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11A In the Red Bird Art District in downtown Sylvania Kate Fisher and her brother Mark 5774 Main St. Sylvania Eisel check out the art on exhibit in angelasangelsgifts.com Fuller Art House. 419-824-4079 Sean McCarthy and his daughters Lennan, Eloise and Palmer take time out from the Art Walk to enjoy a treat outside of Fuller Art House. Kate Roberts and her daughter Leo DeSouza and his son Nico wait NEIGHBORHOOD Was $7.99 Ava select earrings to buy at Hip to outside the door of Inside the Five. ACE HARDWARE the Groove. SAVE 5619 N. Main St., $2.00 Sylvania (419) 882-6516 Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9am – 6pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Gabe Ng of SpaceBar meets Kim Matt and Jamie Squibb look over Johnson and Quinton Reynolds the paintings on exhibit in Hudson who are enjoying dinner from the Gallery. Baba food truck.

Congratulations to Small Business Award Finalists Sylvania AdVantage and GenoaBank announce the three finalists in their We Love Small Businesses Campaign: Frogtown Computers, Hip to the Groove Boutique, and back for their second run, Sylvania ACE Hardware. The campaign, now in its sixth year, recognizes exceptional local businesses and the contribution they make to the community. From now through April 2, members of the community can vote for their favorite finalist by visiting yourgood.news or genoabank.com. After the votes are tallied, the winning business will be announced in the April 13 issue of Sylvania AdVantage. The 2021 reader-chosen winning business will join the ranks of previous winners including J & G Pizza/Upside Brewing (2020), Arrow Print and Copy (2019), Sautter’s Food Center (2018), Charlie’s Homemade Pizza and Italian Cuisine (2017), and Hafner Florist (2016). This year’s winner will receive an advertising package with the Sylvania AdVantage and a Visa gift card from GenoaBank (total prize value $2,000). Please take a moment to read our finalists’ stories on why they think they should be the 2021 Most Outstanding THE FINALISTS Sylvania-Area Small Business. –JEN RUPLE Erik Russell FROGTOWN COMPUTERS HIP TO THE GROOVE LLC 6565 Erie St., Sylvania 5665 Main St., Sylvania frogtowncomputers.com hiptothegroove.com Owner: Erik Russell Owners: Wendy Gericke and Lori Litzer Year established: 2009 Year established: 2020 DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS. DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS. Frogtown Computers, a small, locally- Hip to the Groove is a one-of-a-kind boutique that specializes in clothing with a owned Sylvania business, focuses on your throwback feel. We take pride in the fact that we find styles and sizes for every shape. A computer needs. We keep your hardware big part of what makes our business unique is that we support other local small busi- working and updated to keep your computer nesses and artists by displaying and selling their work, as well as showcasing and sharing operating smoothly and reliably. Malware the talent of area musicians. and virus cleanup, hardware repairs, up- grades and data recovery are just a few of the WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS UNIQUE? services that Frogtown offers. Besides Mac The feeling you get when you walk in! In our retro atmosphere, shoppers will find and PC repairs, we offer free computer and electronics recycling. Our expertise includes old-school products from candy cigarettes to hand painted leather. Our 1970’s vintage assisting customers with their computer needs to obtain the best result. This personalized T-shirt transfers seem to put a smile on our customers’ faces as they reflect on childhood service results in the best solution for customers that fits their budget and needs.  memories. Our customers are also unique because of the donations they make to support WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS UNIQUE? local musicians and small businesses. As a small, independent shop that services both Apple and PC computers, we offer a more personalized and attentive experience than that found in large corporate-owned WHO OR WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE YOUR BUSINESS? shops. For example, we offer free estimates on the repair or upgrade of your computer We were inspired to create a place where we could do something we love, help others, while never attempting to upsell nor recommending unnecessary repairs. If it’s not worth and be our own bosses. 2020 repairing, we will happily inform you if this is the case. If we are unable to help a cus- presented many challenges for tomer, we send them in the right direction to where they still get the help they need. our new business, but we got WHO OR WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE YOUR BUSINESS? creative and were still able to A former teacher encouraged my exploration of computers and mentored me as I de- offer something fun for our veloped my passion for learning more about computers. Realizing that there were few community. alternatives for computer repair besides the large, corporately owned, and often pricey shops, I opened Frogtown Computers to offer a more personalized and caring alternative HOW DO YOU DEFINE to the typical repair experience. Everyone relies on technology in their daily lives; we A SUCCESSFUL keep that technology working.  BUSINESS? HOW DO YOU DEFINE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS? A successful business is defined by happy and satisfied customers. Repeat customers We define a successful busi- and referrals from current customers exemplifies the meaning of success for Frogtown ness as one that gives back to Computers. their community, supports HOW DOES YOUR BUSINESS BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? other businesses, and can still Frogtown Computers adds to the diversity of businesses in Sylvania. Its presence keeps be profitable. the computers of the community running. As part of our recycling and reuse program, we have diverted tons of e-waste destined for the landfill. We also donate a portion of Lori Litzer and HOW DOES YOUR recycling proceeds to local non-profits like Sylvania Area Family Services and Beach Wendy Gericke BUSINESS BENEFIT THE House Family Shelter. COMMUNITY? 7659 King’s Pointe Rd. • Toledo, Ohio 43617 Hip to the Groove seeks to www.premierwealthmg.net work with wholesalers who give back to charities such as the Wounded Warrior Project. We give a portion of our prof- its from jewelry sales to local musicians to enable them to play at our boutique and other venues. Our business greatly appreciates the support we have received from the Sylva- nia community, the Red Bird Arts District, the Sylvania Chamber and Sylvania Ad- Vantage and intend on return- ing the same support back. Michael Nusbaum ....419-740-1023 Vote by April 2 Daniel Peffley............419-740-4020 yourgood.news Douglas Rechtine .....419-540-6356 Michael Kuebler .......419-540-6358

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13A It’s time for the community Congratulations to all the nominees! to cast their votes! • A-Team Auto Wraps • J & G Pizza Palace The Sylvania ACE Hardware team L-R, back row: Laura Hieber, & Window Tinting • JAZ Innovations Skyler Urrutia, Brian Yeager and Tyler Scheuerman front: Lorraine • Ameera Goodell, Greg Hafner and Dennis Zahn. Mediterranean Bistro • Josh Nagel Productions • Chandler Café • Mobile Care Group • Charlie’s Homemade Pizza & Italian Cuisine • Peace Love and Pottery Studio • Chicago Post Café • Rustbelt Coffee • Country Grains Bread Company • Sylvania Ace Hardware • Elite Awnings & Sun Shades • Timbo’s Cones and Coneys • Endevis, LLC • Val’s Vintage • Frogtown Computers Flower Truck SyLVANIA ACE HARdWARE • Hip to the Groove • Zane’s 5619 Main St., Sylvania Boutique Lebanese Grill acehardware.com Store Manager: Brian yeager year established: 2012 dESCRIBE youR BuSINESS. Sylvania Ace Hardware is a staple in Sylvania. We offer everything from nails and paint to holiday gifts and décor. Everyone here strives to achieve the highest level of customer service they can, without coming home with you to do the job. Aside from hardware and tools, we offer a wide array of services such as key cutting and window repair. We are the one-stop local shop for all your hardware, and many not-so hardware, items. The smiles are free! WHAT MAkES youR BuSINESS uNIquE? In a self-serve world that focuses on technology and speed, Sylvania Ace Hardware offers service and attention. We are often told how nice it is to find people who truly want to help their customers, especially in the retail world. Starting with a simple greeting to loading your vehicle, we are set apart from the others by how we do things, not just what. We believe that by being attentive to our customers’ needs and going the extra step to provide advice, and the occasional joke, makes us a unique destination. WHo oR WHAT INSPIREd you To CREATE youR BuSINESS? Sylvania Ace Hardware opened in 2012 and our sister store, Point Place Ace Hardware, opened in 2016. Our philosophy has always been to offer excellent customer service and to go above and beyond for every one of our customers. We take pride in setting ourselves apart from the typical big box store. Seeing a need for that in Sylvania is what inspired us to open our doors. Serving our customers’ needs in a safe, friendly environment is what motivates us daily.  HoW do you dEFINE A SuCCESSFuL BuSINESS? Profit is the usual litmus test for determining a business’ success, but success to us is being part of our community, recognizing its needs and contributing to its health and growth. Our loyal customer base comes to us knowing we might not always be the least expensive, but we have the best service. 2020 was a hard year to define; however, by offering call-ahead ordering, free masks, curb-side pickup, and a safe shopping environment, we met the challenge head on. Success is having a community that loves and supports us so we can do the same in turn. HoW doES youR BuSINESS BENEFIT THE CoMMuNITy? Every year, we strive to give back and build with the Sylvania area. From SCAT’s Hot Cocoa Run, Children’s Wonderland and Sylvania Area Family Services’ events to supporting our local schools with donations and sponsorships, we have tried to embed ourselves into serving our com- munity however we can. Our products, service, advice and location make us convenient and ac- cessible. We also take pride in remaining open in the best weather and trudging in during snow emergencies. Sylvania Ace Hardware is here for Sylvania. 

14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 SA Delivery Nets Investments Downtown Sylvania’s Sylvan Studio primed to meet needs of clients Over the years, Scott Stampflmeier of Sylvan make the molds and cast the pins using tradi- Studios, has had the opportunity to add several tional foundry methods. Ten medals are cast at pieces of seemingly unrelated equipment ac- a time with molten pewter, removed from the quired from companies no longer in business. cast, polished, and relief painted, individually These purchases have allowed the downtown packaged and sent on their way.” company that specialized in trophies and rib- According to Savage, “The pins represent bons to broaden its market. community unity as we all come together to ob- tain victory over COVID-19 through vaccina- tion. The initial response to the pins has been overwhelmingly positive and messages are com- ing in from people all over our community every day asking ‘How do I get my pin?’ Those who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a pin or bracelet, but we ask for patience as we try to meet demand,” he said. Ten-year-old Richard Rehkemper buys coins from Clyde Englehardt of Scott Stampflmeier pours molten Scott Stampflmeier looks over a Toledo Coin with earnings he received from delivering Sylvania AdVantage pewter into the mold to begin the finished medal. newspapers to neighborhood households. He filled up a book of American casting of the medals. 20th Century coins and wants to start on the 19th Century next. He also “Sylvan Studio has been a wonderful partner likes to buy various foreign coins from all over the world. He recently Under ordinary circumstances, these expand- in producing the pins for The VProject. We love bought an ancient Roman coin, which is over 2000 years old. ‘It’s ing business niches are good, but for a business to source locally and you do not get more local rewarding to see Richard take such an interest in learning about coins, whose major market is based on events, the pan- than Sylvan Studio. We soon will have a couple especially when he is using money he earned,’ Englehardt noted. demic has been costly and these new business of pin sources to meet demand, but right now ‘Everyone here enjoys helping our customers, particularly young people, niches are essential. Sylvan is it when it comes to producing VProject learn all about coins. They are a part of history,’ he added. Englehardt, a pins and they are doing a great job!” coin dealer since 1960, said he became involved in collecting coins as a Recently, Stampflmeier and his Sylvan Studio young boy because of his interest in history. staff have been able to help with efforts of a new organization because of Sylvan’s expanded ca- pacity. Sean Savage recently launched the VProject, which provides those who have been vaccinated with either a pin or bracelet. Because of its added capabilities Sylvan Studio got the call to make the pins. According to Stampflmeier, “We actually Cafe Donuts features new drive thru; espresso bar cars. This is especially helpful for parents with Alana Tidwell and Jennifer Reams small children,” notes Jennifer Reams. “People greet customers at the newly also appreciate driving through to the window opened drive thru window. when they have their pets in the car. Plus, the drive thru has also been very helpful because of After many months of stops and starts con- the pandemic.” struction has been completed and all the state and county requirements are satisfied allowing Reams and her partner Joe Skaff have also the Cafe Donuts drive thru window lane to open added an espresso bar featuring espressos, lattes at 5330 Monroe St. and other coffee drinks. “Customers are also ap- preciating this new service. After all, coffee and “Customers really like the convenience of donuts walk hand and hand,” Reams explained. picking up their donuts without leaving their “We had decided to add this feature when we first acquired the business two years ago,” said Reams. “And plans were underway when COVID-19 became an issue to making the con- cept even more viable, and urgent.” The locally owned donut shop has been in the same location for nearly 50 years offering a wide selection of hand-cut donuts, donut holes, frit- ters, muffins, and croissants made fresh daily. The introduction of handheld sandwiches is ex- pected by the end of April. Cafe donuts is open from 5:30 am to 2 pm Monday through Saturday and 6 am to 2 pm on Sunday. Reams anticipates extending those times this spring by incorporating evening hours.

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15A Stilla, a salon, spa, boutique opens in the Wickford Woods Shopping Center Hair stylist Jaime Stiriz-Meyers has opened apparel, a variety of gift ideas including the Vin- pandemic.” “The boutique is inviting, colorful, and fun,” Stilla, the salon she has been dreaming of for rella, an umbrella packaged to look like a wine “COVID-19 restraints prompted me to in- Meyers observed. “I like to think people will feel some time, in the Sylvan Square plaza. Jeff Links bottle, reusable silicone straws and pepper spray welcome and will embrace our motto that of The Danberry Co., negotiated the lease for the dressed up in a glitzy case. In addition, one sec- clude a boutique that clients may browse before ‘Today is a good day to have a great day.’ I want 1,400 square feet of space Meyers and her hus- tion is devoted to home decor and includes and after their appointments, rather than fur- to also create the ‘Stilla’ environment offering band, Jason, have redone. She also leased the ad- Finchberry soaps, and their accompanying nishing a traditional waiting area that clients ‘calm’ in the ‘chaos,’ especially now and provide joining 1,200 square feet of space for future scrubby bags, teas, coffees and much more. may or may not be able to use,” she reasoned. expansion. “Last year, I was unable to work for at least five While Stilla, the Swedish word for “calm,” is months thanks to COVID-19. After feeling sorry billed as a salon, spa and boutique, it is not your for myself for a bit, I decided to end my pity typical establishment. There are four individual party, make changes and find solutions. I knew suites, two of which have been created to accom- several of my clients were not comfortable com- modate clients who request hair care; one for ing into the traditional salon. Our suites have manicures and pedicures and the fourth for been designed to alleviate those concerns,” Sti- massage. Each room has its own water source so riz-Meyers said. clients can feel comfortable and safe. Both the client and hair stylist, nail technician or massage “Through the years, I have noticed that clients therapist have no need to leave the suite once the mention their need to buy a gift and ask where appointment begins. Rather than equipping the to go rather than make a trip to the mall,” Meyers entryway with chairs and tables filled with mag- recalled. “Knowing that many of my clients have azines in a traditional waiting area-style, it is a this need coupled with the pandemic, I thought boutique filled with unique seasonal women’s it might be wise to add a boutique as part of my new salon. This also works well because of the Former NFL player returns to his hometown to join Midland Title Mewhort has found his commercial real es- With the opening of Stilla, Jaime Stiriz-Meyers is realizing her dream of owning tate experience to be very helpful even in the a salon of her own. short time he has been with the company. In ad- Jack Mewhort, Hannah Farley and dition, he finds his financial services degree THE FLOORING PROFESSIONALS COUPON Frankie, a German Shorthaired earned at The Ohio State University and the Pointer. MBA program he is currently enrolled in at In- SERVING TOLEDO FOR OVER 50 YEARS! 10% OFF diana University to also be helpful in his new ca- St. John’s graduate and football standout Jack reer. CORNER OF SECOR & ALEXIS MATERIALS ONLY Mewhort has returned to the area to join Mid- Coupon Must Be Presented land Title Co. after retiring from the Indianapolis For Mewhort, being part of a team is easy. “I 419-472-7190 At Time Of Purchase Colts. love football and being part of a team. Being able to play at OSU and then as a Colt in the NFL was “I remained in Indianapolis working as a a dream come true,” he said. “The ball bounced commercial real estate agent for a time, but de- my way and because of this, I have had great ex- cided I was ready to move back home to be near periences and developed tremendous relation- my family,” he reflected. “I realized how much ships. Even though my teammates came from they mean to me. And I am passionate about the different backgrounds, different parts of the community and northwest Ohio. I am also country and many times different cultures, we happy to be working with my dad and others in- had to learn to come together as a team to be cluding Neal Mahoney who is teaching me a lot successful. You have to find the common thread about the title business, as are others in the com- regardless of all of the differences and build re- pany.” lationships on those common threads. l look for- ward to doing the same thing and developing According to Mewhort, he is specializing in strong relationships with those I meet in the sales but plans to fit in where he can while he community.” continues to learn about the business. “I want to know every step from making the initial sale all Mewhort graduated from St. John’s with a no- the way to the closing table,” he noted. “My goal table football career and in 2010 was recruited is to help grow the business any way I can.” as an offensive lineman to play at The Ohio State University. While there, he had the rare oppor- tunity to play for three coaches, Jim Tressel, Luke Fickell and Urban Meyer. “That was also quite a learning experience as each coach had such a different approach, and each has a winning style,” he remembered. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2014 where he played tackle and guard for four years until injuries prompted his retirement in 2018. Now Mewhort is bringing all of his football experiences and more back home where he looks to continue being part of a successful team and building relationships with all he encoun- ters. Midland Title & Escrow Co. offers title and closing services to Realtors, lenders, builders, at- torneys, buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties.The professional staff in- cludes attorneys licensed in Ohio and Michigan, licensed title agents, escrow officers and support staff.

16A Woman-Founded YOURGOOD.NEWS Woman-Powered A LOOK AT THE SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE STORY As the staff of Sylvania AdVantage wraps up its 25th year, it seems only fitting to recount the newspaper’s history, especially as it is a woman-owned and almost all woman-staffed busi- ness. After all, it is Women’s History Month. It was the urging of Sylvania area residents Jan and Dave Scherer, who first introduced the concept of creating a newspaper focusing on the Sylvania area, that prompted the birth of Sylvania AdVantage. The first issue rolled off the presses in April 1995. Former Sylvania Herald editor Sue Christmyer generously agreed to step out of retirement to oversee and guide the launch accompanied by retired Herald newspapers advertising manager Amy Wagner. They both helped set the path Sylvania Ad- Vantage continues to follow today and we all owe the two of them a great debt of gratitude. My friend from forever, Marilyn Connors, was also on board from nearly the beginning, working April 1995 her best to keep me fiscally sound ... no small task I might add. Sadly, these three great friends are September 1997 no longer with us but most assuredly are smiling down on us offering encouragement when we Bank, now known as Huntington Bank. In 1997, she asked me to join her at the commer- most are in need. cial newspaper she published to call advertis- ers each month about renewing their ads. In Sylvania AdVantage was first printed as a broadsheet, but with the September 1997 issue, a new the early 2000s, I began to assist her with the hometown newspaper serving the Sylvania tabloid-size format was introduced, starring Sylvania’s own Katie Holmes. Finally, in 2004, what had area with the advertising contacts for that pro- duction. While working for the newspaper, I been a monthly publication, began appearing every first and third Monday of each month, a schedule learned several other jobs that needed to be done: proofing, copy writing, and tabloid pro- that continues today. Through the years, Sylvania AdVantage has been blessed with wonderful part- duction. My present job at the Sylvania Ad- Vantage is production, which entails moving ners: our dynamic, creative and energetic staff, those in the office who are listed below along with stories onto the pages of the final tabloid be- fore it is sent to print. As deadline approaches, those who support us outside the office—our sales and delivery staff and some amazing volunteers; I straighten photo boxes and columns, check for misspellings, work up real estate, obituary loyal clients who present interesting news opportunities; thriving businesses; outstanding organi- notices and classified pages and offer sugges- tions for headlines. zations; and amazing people all in a vibrant community. SARAH GROVES It has been a glorious 25-year adventure! –Sharon Lange “One thing leads to another” sums up how The staff speaks JENNIFER RUPLE I came to be involved with the Sylvania Ad- MARY HELEN DARAH knowledge. I immediately called the publisher Vantage. Retiring after 35 years of teaching led and instead of a curt phone call with her, I Five years ago, I joined the team at Sylvania to volunteering at the Sylvania Historical Vil- I became a freelance writer while I was bat- ended up seated across from the one and only AdVantage. The opportunity fell into my lage, now known as Heritage Sylvania. This tling breast cancer in 2007. I wasn't hopeful Sharon Lange at Chandler's Cafe. She apolo- hands around the same time I was questioning eventually led to becoming a part-time assis- that my live TV gig would continue as I mor- gized for the error, we bonded, and she pre- what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. tant to the Village director. Her good friend, phed into a plump, bald woman with drainage sented an offer I couldn't refuse–sharing the With a 24-year career in marketing and com- Sharon Lange, publicized events at the Village tubes, so I started writing. With the only lives of the people in our community. I have munication under my belt, I was ready for a and often joined us for coffee in the museum ounce of bravery I had left to spare, I shared had the pleasure of being a writer, columnist new challenge. kitchen. my witty words with a publisher and Mother and editor for the “Good News Paper” since Mayhem was born. My work has appeared in 2010. Having put my Eastern Kentucky Univer- Getting to know Sharon led to a discussion numerous publications. sity public relations major to good use, it was about doing some part-time copy editing at To say I enjoy what I do would be a massive now time to utilize my journalism minor. I the AdVantage. Over time, with help from I began writing for the Sylvania AdVantage understatement. I have the privilege of sharing bravely walked out the door of my longtime Sharon and some very patient staff members, due to a \"boo-boo\" that I will be eternally the stories of ordinary people being extraor- job on a Friday and turned the doorknob of I have learned a lot more about newspaper grateful for. I received a phone call from a dinary. I also enjoy attending community the Sylvania AdVantage office the following production and began doing more than just friend telling me she enjoyed my story in the events, and getting out of my comfort zone. I Monday. The transition was seamless and a editing. I have also acquired some computer Sylvania AdVantage. The story she was refer- love that daily I never know if I will be wearing much-needed change in lifestyle. skills I never imagined learning in retirement! ring to appeared in another publication and I 75 pounds of firefighting equipment, getting was unaware of its presence in the AdVantage. behind the wheel of a snowplow or attending My position at the paper covers many areas: All this has led to what I do now which in- The woman I wrote about submitted the lovely events in my seldom-used heels. The writing, photography, editing, and a bit of lay- cludes copy editing, keeping track of advertising, printed article to the paper. Thinking it was a people I have met in our Sylvania community out. Special assignments include my food col- subscriptions and general work that needs to be press release, it was published without my have left imprints on my heart. umn – Sizzle Simmer Sauté Sylvania where I done in an office. Also, taking out recycling. interview local chefs, food entrepreneurs, and Working Clint D. Keifer, Au.D., share recipes with readers. I write home and together. Doctor of Audiology, garden pieces for the In Style section, and I Supporting examines a patient compile a list of the area’s best food events, For each other. the Foodie. I also coordinate the annual Syl- vania AdVantage and GenoaBank We Love 3780 King Rd. 2C n Toledo, OH 43617 Small Businesses Campaign. 419.327.2273 When I am not working for the paper, I GLAudiology.com spend my free time writing my blog, The Someday Cowgirl; traveling (mostly day-trips these days); and walking at area parks. PENNY COLLINS I'm a graphic designer. I swear a lot. Ed. Note: And she is responsible for all of the innovative design features, especially covers, that have enhanced Sylvania AdVantage for the past few years. Susan Utterback I met Sharon Lange, our publisher, in the 1990s through the advisory board of Mid Am

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18A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 SCC to host PING Junior Solheim Cup BY MARY HELEN DARAH 100 years of history, including serving as the Team USA embraces Alexa Pano at the end of the match during the 2019 PING Junior birthplace of the Golf Course Superintendents’ Solheim Cup in Auchterarder, Scotland. –Photo by WME IMG via Getty Images/LET Sylvania Country Club has been named the Association of America, founded just 10 years official host of the September 2021 PING Sol- after the club’s opening in 1919. Coach heim Cup competition. PING and the Ameri- of the Month can Junior Golf Association have named Renee Beyond its deep history in the Buckeye state, Powell as the PING Junior Solheim Cup’s Sylvania Country Club is legendary as the host Scott Perrotte United States team captain for the 10th anniver- of the 1954 Ohio Amateur. This was where a 14- sary of the biennial competition. The event will year-old Jack Nicklaus first laid eyes on long- Scott began coaching in 1999 as a volunteer baseball coach at State College showcase native Ohioan Powell’s U.S. squad time rival and friend, Arnold Palmer. Nicklaus, High School in State College, PA. Between 2001 - 20010 he was a head varsity volleyball competing against their counterparts from Eu- coming in from the pouring rain after a practice coach for 4 years at Olympic High School in Charlotte, NC and a high school baseball rope including team captain, and AJGA Na- round, often famously recalled seeing one com- coach for 6 years at three different high schools (Olympic High School, Charlotte, NC; tional Chairman and tournament host, Annika petitor, the event’s defending champion Palmer, Sun Valley High School, Monroe, NC; and Maumee High School, Maumee, OH). Sorenstam. alone out on the driving range hitting golf balls. Scott's coaching philosophy focuses on fundamentals and basic skills to set the Modeled after the Solheim Cup, the PING Sylvania Country Club and its membership foundation for athletic growth and improvement in all his players. The two most important Junior Solheim Cup features the twelve best fe- are also experienced and charitable AJGA hosts. things that must be a part of youth sports are attention to fundamental details and making male junior golfers (ages 12-18) from the United Since 2019, the club has partnered with title it fun for kids. Scott is currently coaching two basketball teams and a volleyball team! States against their counterparts from Europe. sponsor Dana Incorporated to host some of the Thank you Scott! The team match play event includes foursomes, world’s top junior golfers and through their four-ball and singles matches played over two event have raised $170,000 for local charities days. The event rotates between U.S. and Euro- and the AJGA’s Achieving Competitive Excel- pean host sites coinciding with the Solheim lence Grant. In two years, more than $80,000 Cup. The event includes both teams watching in financial reimbursement has directly bene- the final days of the Solheim Cup matches at In- fited junior golfers who have the talent to play verness Golf Club on Sept. 4-6. national junior golf but not the privilege to do so. Half of the event’s past champions – 2020’s Designed by Scottish pro golfer Willie Park Scotty Kennon and 2019’s Ali Khan – are ACE Jr., the Sylvania Country Club boasts more than Grant recipients. NVAthlete Norty’s SV Spotlight owF1naem9dils2yin6ce FULL SERVICE Senior Captain Kacee Baumhower just completed her fourth season as Kara Barnett was the named AUTO REPAIR & SALES a Varsity LadyKat basketball player. spotlight awardee. Coach Kelly This past season, Kacee helped the Heil says, ”Kara is a great WE DO IT ALL — Northview LadyKat team to a 20-4 teammate! She works hard and BUMPER TO BUMPER! overall record, a Sectional wants what’s best for the team. Championship, a District She has stepped up as a coal • ENGINES Championship and the school's first leader for our team. She is • BRAKES appearance at the Regional level respectul, reliable and responsible. • TRANSMISSIONS since 2005. She finished her career All traits that will make her • RADIATORS as Northview's all-time leading successful this year and in the • TIRES scorer with 1,378 total varsity points, future.” Her plans for the future are • BUMPERS & MIRRORS finished as Northview's all-time to become an attorney. • HARD TO FIND PARTS assist leader with 363, and finished • and we sell second all-time in steals with 262. 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MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19A Southview Honors Tech Students Sylvania schools receive no EdChoice designations The Sylvania School district does not have average Title 1 formula percentage is 20 per- any schools that fall into the following reasons cent or above across the last three school years that schools receive an EdChoice designation: (2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 school years). •Ranked in the lowest 20 percent in the Performance Index Rankings for both the School buildings are also designated if they 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years; and are operated by a school district that has an Academic Distress Commission in place. •Operated by a school district for which the Congressional Invitational Art exhibition goes virtual The Arts Kaptur has been presenting this opportunity C ommission to her district since 1983. High Schools and and Congress- student artists in Lucas, Ottawa, Cuyahoga, Collin Ghesquiere is committed to Sam Wernert, a four-year student in woman Marcy Erie, and Lorain counties are invited to par- learning and pushing himself in the the horticulture program, has construction field He is always hard shown her leadership and Kaptur present ticipate. For the first time in its history, the at work and asking for the next dedication in many ways this year. project in class. Collin has enrolled She currently serves the role of the Ninth exhibition will be virtual. To view the show, in honors construction classes. president for the Sylvania FFA Collin’s passion is highlighted by Chapter. Since July, because of Congressional visit the online gallery hosted at: theartscom- work he another honors Sam’s hard work and construction student did determination, the FFA was able District Invita- mission.org/stories/congressional-exhibi- independently to replace an old to run a profitable holiday sale. 400 square foot deck with new Sam was able to create Art Work by Isabel Smith tional Art tion. composite lumber for a retired spreadsheets and determine the Competition Isabel Smith of Notre Dame Academy re- Sylvania resident. Collin has already amount of supplies needed to secured his job shadowing ensure success for the sale. She to honor artistic excellence demonstrated by ceived the ToleDOPE Art to Market Award. internship and will start receiving was also able to lead in the credit for a paid internship with a creation of holiday sale orders and area high school students. Congresswoman local residential contractor. Collin’s educate younger horticulture goal after graduation is to continue students in the proper design of Speech and Debate members advance to semifinals following his passion for carpentry. specific orders. Megan Dona, Jessica Moliter, and Amaan Oratory, Kayla Smith 6th in Informative Omer advanced to the semifinal round of the Speaking, and Jasjeev Singh 5th in International Ohio state Speech and Debate Tournament. Extemp. Three students earned spots in the final round: Samantha Salem placed 5th in Original The team as a whole earned the School of Excellence in Rhetoric Award. Choir concert available for viewing on YouTube Northview’s inaugural virtual choir concert The students have worked incredibly hard to is on YouTube. If guests were not able to at- make this event a reality and are excited to tend the virtual concert, there is a link to share the results with the Northview commu- watch at youtube.com/watch?v=-_v3aTZJ_bY nity. The link will be active through April 8. SV Musician NV Musician Amaan Omer is a member of the Peyton Stramel has been a member violin section of Southview of both the Northview Band and Chamber Strings. He has Choir programs the past four years. performed with the OMEA District Peyton has led the drumline as a 1 Honors Orchestra for four year section leader this year. Peyton is and the Greater Toledo also a great vocalist and has been International Youth Orchestra. a leader in the choir program. She Director Megan Fitzpatrick says, has been a member of the “Amaan is a driven, genuine Symphonic Choir, Acapella Choir, young man who contributes to the Harmony Road Show, Jazz Band, ensemble not only through his Musical Pit Orchestra, Marching musicianship but also through his Band, Wind Ensemble, Pep Band outstanding enthusiasm and and Symphony Orchestra. Peyton leadership qualities. Amaan is a has also participated in OMEA leader on the Speech and Debate events and regional festivals. team, Mock Trail, Student Senate, Peyton is involved in NV Theatre, NHS and tennis all while French Club and NHS. She is the maintaining a 4.59 GPA.” daughter of Jeannine Pariseau and Joe Stramel.

20A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 A Sure Sign of Spring SAFS Receives Overflow L-R: Tiffany Scott, Paige Thomas, Emma Spradling and Emma Olrich of L-R: Sylvania Area Family Services Executive Director Dottie Segur and The Mayberry Ice Cream, located in Mayberry Square, know the scoop! The team was ready to serve guests at the Mayberry Ice Cream opening day Danberry Co. Realtor Allyson France are excited to see the donations delivered to SASF on March 2. The organization received extra donations celebration held March 7. —by Mary Helen Darah from community contributions heading to aid Texas that were collected by Maumee Valley Movers and WTOL 11. —by Mary Helen Darah

SECTION B March 15 — March 31, 2021 Vol. 25, No. 24 • yourgood.news YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Sculpture Unveiling Honors Sylvania Franciscan Foundress After a public unveiling on March 7, the Sister Magdala Davlin and Patrick DuBreuil unveil the sculpture they created. The statue of Mother Mary Adelaide bronze likeness of Mother M. Adelaide San- Sandusky is now part of the public art dusky stands proudly near the Portiuncula on the Sisters of St. Francis’ grounds. looking over the serene grounds that she founded 104 years ago. The sculptors are Sister Magdala Davlin, OSF and Patrick DuBreuil, Lourdes University sculptor instructor. What began in 2019 as a project for the Sculpture II class, has become the newest addition to the public art collection on the Sylvania Franciscan campus. This lif-sized bronzed sculpture expresses what Mother Adelaide would eventually create here. Her vision was to develop a park envi- ronment from the farmland. In her right hand she holds forward a small pine tree offering. “She planted 1,000 pine trees to stabilize the sandy yellow soil and began the transforma- tion of our campus,” Sister Magdala noted. The ceramic tiles surrounding the sculpture were designed and created in Alverno Studio by Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak and Sister Mag- dala Davlin. The tiles were completed in 2020. Transfer or enroll today! LOURDES.EDU

2B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 In Style Spring It On: seasonal décor inspired by the garden BY JENNIFER RUPLE Warmer temperatures and sunnier skies are finally here, and we are so ready for spring. Is your home? Hop to it and let the outdoors inspire your sea- sonal and Easter décor. In Bloom Bring the beauty of the season into your home with flowering branches. Shop your yard for forsythias, lilacs, cherry blossoms, honeysuckle and pussy willows, all great choices for forcing branches. Cut branches on an angle with sharp, clean pruners and put them in warm water. Arrange the branches in a tall, clear vase and place in a spot with good indirect light. Re- member to change the water every few days to ensure the longest life for your blooms. Curbside Honey Sale Fish Frys Napkin Rings Garden Party Toledo GROWs Give your napkins some “carrot- A neutral backdrop of linen, burlap, 900 Oneida St., Toledo Majestic Oak Winery ture.” Create napkin rings from recy- Wednesdays, 12 - 3 pm 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids, cled paper towel tubes. Make a vertical and white dinnerware sets the stage Buzz on over to Toledo GROWs on Ohio cut through the entire length of each for a garden party accented with Wednesdays between noon and 3 Friday, March 19, 26, 5 – 8 pm tube, then cut the tubes into 1½-inch spring green and tones of orange. pm and pick up some delicious local Hook, Wine and Dinner Fish Frys offer pieces. Lay each tube piece on a 6-inch Moss covered bunnies are dressed up honey. Jars are $10 each. Cash or something for everyone with other piece of burlap ribbon. Bring the sides in linen ribbons and vintage buttons check only. Call ahead for orders of seafood and comfort food options. of the ribbon up and around the tube and are ready to graze on a centerpiece five or more jars, 419-720-8714. Visit www.facebook.com/Rustysroad- and secure with hot glue. Overlap ends of herbs and veggies nestled in a bird’s trip/menu for tickets. of tubes and glue together. To hide the nest basket. Community Pop Up Shop! seam, glue on twine-wrapped carrots Sofia Quintero Event Center Sylvania American Legion Post #468 or other colorful vegetables. 1225 Broadway, Toledo 5580 Centennial Rd. Friday, March 26, 3 - 9 pm Fridays, 5 – 7 pm Hosted by the Sofia Quintero Art and Dine in or carry out. Fish, fries and Cultural Center. Shop from local coleslaw for $10. Chicken strips for artists, crafters and vendors. Food those who don’t want fish. For more available. Free admisssion. information, call 419-882-9080. sqacc.org Wine Tasting Easter Fun Toledo Zoo & Aquarium Breakfast with the Bunny 2 Hippo Way, Toledo Toledo Zoo & Aquarium 7 – 9 pm 2 Hippo Way, Toledo Make it a fun outing with friends or April 2 & 3, 9-11 am enjoy a romantic couple’s night out. Experience includes an Easter Egg Enjoy a delicious mix of wines from Hunt for all ages from 9 to 9:30 am at around the world, hors d’oeuvres and the Africa! Overlook. Afterwards live music. All participants must be 21 head to Malawi Event Center for a or older. Tickets available at toledo- visit with the bunny, animal en- zoo.org. Members: $45, non-mem- counter, and breakfast buffet. Pur- bers: $50. chase tickets at toledozoo.org. Friday, April 30 – Museum Great Hall Friday, May 28 – Africa! Overlook Places, everyone Chandelier Got food or home and garden events? Egg cups make great place card Orange burlap carrots dance around Email [email protected] holders. Tuck in neutral-colored moss the dining room chandelier. Carefully to create a nest for moss or dyed eggs wrap a wired garland of greenery to to sit in. Glue on a tiny tag and embel- create the base. Finish the display with lish with a vintage button. another garland made from burlap carrots.

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3B Maple Syrup Season at the Sugar Shack keep the sap from spoiling. To begin with, the sap is run through reverse osmosis to concentrate the sugar in the BY JENNIFER RUPLE A recent warm and sunny (and very muddy) sap. A large, wood-fired evaporator then separates Saturday gave me the perfect opportunity to the water and the sugar fur- take a little road trip to Brick “n” Brecher Sugar Shack in ther through rapid boiling. Green Springs, Ohio to learn how sap is processed into Prior to bottling, the syrup is maple syrup. The Sugar Shack, located about 10 miles run through a filter press. southeast of Fremont at 6474 State Route 228, is in the midst Four grades of syrup are of its fifth season of production. produced including deli- cate, amber, dark and very Co-owner Tom Brickley, who is an annual vendor at the dark. Brickley explained that Sylvania Farmers Market, invited me to tour his and his busi- delicate happens early in ness partner Craig Erchenbrecher’s adjoining properties the season because day- that house their business. “We produce the syrup on my time temperatures are property and the woods with the sugar maple trees is on Erchenbrecher’s cooler. As daytime temper- property,” explained Brickley. “Brick “n” Brecher is a combination of both atures climb later in the sea- our names.” son, the sap comes out “I believe what makes our maple syrup unique is our location in Seneca darker. County. The soil here makes the syrup taste more buttery, and we’ve got a Brick “n” Brecher maple hilly terrain which sugar maples like. We also process our sap daily instead syrup is available in various of waiting until we have a lot collected. That has a lot to do with it,” offered sizes from ½ pints to five-gal- Brickley. lon jugs and is primarily sold The two became interested in maple syrup production after attending a during farmers market sea- nearby event, Maple Syrup Days with all you can eat pancakes and locally son in Sylvania, Perrysburg, made syrup. “We looked around our land and knew we had at least a cou- Woodville, Fremont, Fostoria Tom Brickley explains the tapping ple hundred sugar maples in just one section. I said, ‘we should do this,’ and process of the sugar maple. I ordered an evaporator,” said Brickley. Brickley and Erchenbrecher hope and Pemberville. It also may to host Maple Syrup Days on their properties sometime in the future. be purchased at T-Jay’s Approximately 200 gallons of maple syrup are produced each season by Farm Market in Fremont and the Sugar Shack team consisting of Brickley, Erchenbrecher, Tom’s sister at The Sugar Shack. To visit the Sugar Shack, call 419-307-3712 ahead, or visit Deanna Brickley, and Tom’s girlfriend Teresa Harvey. Although each mem- their Facebook page for hours and directions. ber of the foursome has a full-time job, the group sets aside their evenings The Sugar Shack offers other products during market season including and weekends for syrup production during the season, which averages maple sugar, maple candies and lollipops, maple cotton candy and maple about eight to 10 weeks. It all depends on Mother Nature though, “If the cream, which is made by boiling maple syrup at a higher temperature, put- temperature drops to the mid-20s at night and hits the mid-40s during the ting it into an ice bath, allowing it sit in the refrigerator, and then stirring until day, you can produce sap. However, once it’s above freezing at night for it’s a peanut butter consistency. “There are a ton of things you can do with seven to 10 days, we’re finished,” explained Brickley. maple cream. I could eat it out of the jar,” laughed Brickley. “You can put it Brickley and Erchenbrecher use a vacuum system that extracts the sap on toast, rolls, ice cream, or use it as a fruit dip. It’s a unique product for sure.” from the sugar maples and empties it into tanks. Each day the tanks are col- lected and brought back to the Sugar Shack for immediate processing to Brick “n” Brecher maple syrup is bottled and ready for sale. Business partners Tom Brickley Teresa Harvey and Deanna Brickley and Craig Erchenbrecher use a hydrometer to measure the are outside The Sugar Shack. sugar content in the syrup. The Sugar Shack Team includes L-R: Deanna Brickley, Craig Erchenbrecher, Teresa Harvey and Tom Brickley.

4B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 New nonprofit in need of craftspeople to sew or crochet BY MARY HELEN DARAH Smith-Agin has delivered her stuffed crea- tures of comfort to numerous organizations From the Toledo-Lucas County Library Remelle Smith-Agin, founder of nonprofit including ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Mercy Alexis’ Tears, needs a hand, in fact many St. Vincent’s Hospital, Rainbow Babies and an Talking to your child gets them ready to read! hands, that can sew or crochet. Smith-Agin’s affiliate of St. Jude. She and one other person organization became a 501(C)3 in December, assist in making the stuffed moose for chil- Getting your child ready to read is as easy as talking, singing, reading, writing, and 2020 after she started her organization in Au- dren. playing. The Library is here to help you incorporate these five early literacy practices gust of last year. Her nonprofit was created in into your daily routine with your birth-preschool age child. memory and honor of her step-granddaughter Her main seamstress recently moved to who passed away just shy of her fifth birthday Texas and Smith-Agin is in need of talented from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma helping hands to assist her with her mission (DIPG). of spreading love and comfort to kids. She stated, “I need help! My goal is to give comfort When asked why the moose became the and to help kids relax while going through animal of choice the grandmother explained tests and treatments. I have been shipping the her trademark mammal. “I have always kept moose from my seamstress in Texas but it Alexis in my heart. I kept repeating for the would be wonderful if I could have some local cancer to MOVE out,” explained Smith-Agin. volunteers that could help.” “She always loved animals and the word “moose” came out of my continual plea for the Anyone interested in crocheting or sewing cancer to move out. The moose is now our moose for hospitalized children can email trademark.” [email protected], call 419-517-3623 or 419-349-8846 or mail to Alexis Tears, #307, 5813 Monroe St., Sylvania, Ohio, 43560. Sylvania UCC welcomes new pastor we are able to hold services, meetings, small groups and more,” he observed. “And, we are finding our services are reaching people from all over the country who might not know of This month we will focus on the early literacy practice of talking. Did you know that talk- us in ordinary conditions.” ing is one of the very best things parents and caregivers can do to help children pre- The Rev. Swett looks to build on the pare for future reading success? Technology is rapidly changing the way we interact with one another. While there are many positive ways technology can enhance early lit- church’s strengths, including its outreach pro- eracy at home (more on this in a later article!), studies have shown that the lack of grams and its focus on social justice. “We em- human conversation with our babies, toddlers, and preschoolers hinders language de- brace God’s all-inclusive love,” he said. velopment in these early years. The more words children hear before they enter kinder- garten, the better readers they will become! He understands inclusion as he is three eighths Native American and his paternal grandparents are full blooded Native Ameri- cans and members of the Lumbee tribe. His Look for chances to chat each day during morning and evening routines, mealtimes, grandfather was the pastor of the multi-racial while in the car, and while taking a walk. Help your child learn new words by repeating Bear Swamp Baptist Church in Penbroke, NC back some of what they say and adding new vocabulary. for over 60 years. As a young boy, Swett spent many summers with his grandparents wit- Child: I see a bird! The Rev. Vern Swett nessing inclusion firsthand. Adult: You do see a bird! That red bird is a cardinal. What do you think the cardinal is The Rev. Vern Swett has been leading the In addition, Swett and his wife, Rebecca, doing? congregation at Sylvania United Church of Child: Eating? Christ since last September. The fourth gen- who is Jewish, enjoy a multi-faith marriage. Adult: That's right. The cardinal is eating seeds. eration pastor said he and his wife, Rebecca, “Our son’s life was enriched by being exposed had been ready for a change and when they to both faiths,” Swett recalled. Here’s something to talk about! Watch a virtual storytime from the Library with our chil- saw the posting from Sylvania United Church dren’s librarians at toledolibrary.org/virtualstorytime. Books are also wonderful conver- of Christ, they realized this could be an ideal In his new position, Swett plans to continue sation starters. Visit or call any Library location for help selecting books that encourage opportunity for them. working with Habitat for Humanity and Grace talking. “I saw that this church has a strong com- Community Center, both of which offer mitment to outreach. I also relate to the hands-on opportunities for church member To learn more about all the ways that talking can benefit children birth-preschool, as church’s policy to be open and affirming, ac- volunteers. well as more information about early literacy tips, tools, and tricks, contact the Ready to cepting all people with a strong emphasis on Read team, at 419-259-5253 or [email protected], for a 30-minute early inclusion, social justice and environmental He looks to grow the children’s and youth literacy training. justice. This church wants to be fully engaged ministry program for the church. “I have a in the world around it,” he offered. passion for youth ministry. I like to involve “However, it has been a unique challenge to youth in helping others so they can see how begin a new ministry in the middle of a pan- they can make a difference and learn that demic. We have had limited in-person wor- there is joy in serving, which reaps big re- ship services and meeting and getting to know wards,” he said. members of the congregation has been diffi- cult at best,” Swett pointed out. “It is frustrat- The Rev. Swett also wants to find ways to ing to not be able to gather but these help those in need of healing in his church, the circumstances have forced us to be more cre- community and even the country. “I want to ative. Thanks to technology, especially Zoom, offer the opportunity for people of different views to hold respectful conversations with kindness and compassion. I want to break down barriers,” he said. “This church will continue to be welcoming and to keep an emphasis unconditional love. I love this church and I love the community,” he affirmed. Directory of public officials is available The League of Women Voters of Toledo- This publication is available free of charge in Lucas County has published “They Represent the libraries throughout the Toledo-Lucas You 2021,” a directory of public officials. The County Library System, on the League website, pamphlet contains the names, addresses, phone lwvtoledo.org, or directly from the League by and fax numbers, email addresses and websites calling 419-540-3487. for elected officials.

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5B I Love You More Bracelets raises funds for local charities “I Love You More,” is the name of multi-col- to purchase the bracelets. We talked about this ored handmade bracelets available at Chandler with grandma and we decided to accept dona- Martha Link makes bracelets which are available for a donation and the Café. Unlike most items at Chandler, these tions to help local families out for Christmas. money raised is given to local charities. bracelets are not for sale, but donations are en- We gave $600 in gift cards to three local families couraged. Also unique, is the bracelet maker, a in need. The donations continue come in. As soon-to-be 101-year-old great-grandmother of grandma loves animals and babies so much, we 13; grandmother of seven and mother of two would donate to charities that support those two children. To date, over $1,230 has been donated groups. Our donation to Paws and Whiskers is to local charities including three local families in honor of Janet, our cat, who took to grandma in need, New Beginnings, Mercy House in Ida, the minute she moved in. Grandma loves to pet Mich. and Paws and Whiskers. and play with her and give her treats. She is al- most always by her side. Grandma says it’s ‘her’ The I Love You More Bracelet maker, Martha cat,” Fisher said. Link, will celebrate her century-plus-one birth- day on April 7. She started making bracelets “Grandma has a sweet and sunny disposition. after she moved in with her grandson Jason She is very special to us,” Fisher stated. Fisher and his wife, Cheryl. Originally from Orient, South Dakota, “I make sea glass jewelry. When grandma Martha’s family lost their farm during the de- first moved in I was sitting at our dining room pression and they relocated to Ohio. The then table, making some bracelets. She asked what I 17-year-old Martha remembers taking a very was doing, I showed her, asked her if she wanted long train ride to get to northwest Ohio. She to try it. She said yes, and now she has made married Robert Link and they lived in Sylvania over 600  bracelets. I have to admit, I was quite where she stayed for 74 years. When her hus- surprised she could string the beads,” Mrs. band passed away in 1983, Mrs. Link, at age Fisher noted. “But she has a steady hand, and 63,  learned to drive. She also joined bowling can see well enough to get that string through and golf leagues to keep busy. the tiny hole. She used to sew a lot and reuphol- ster furniture. I think stringing the bracelets Now she keeps busy making bracelets and feels similar to that, very much like hand playing with Janet the cat. She enjoys watching sewing. She loves picking out beads. Her fa- the birds and the squirrels at the outdoor feeders vorites are the ones that sparkle ‘like diamonds.’ and visiting with her sister Fern, who is 95. She She also loves the bright colors.” is also partial to the kalaches from Brieschke’s Bakery. She added, “Grandma always replies ‘Love you more’ if you tell her you love her first so that In addition to Chandler Café, I Love You is the perfect name for her bracelets.”. More Bracelets may also found  at Paws and Whiskers in Toledo; Gathered Creations in “When we shared with our friends what Temperance Mich. and at Paper Street Soap in grandma was doing via Facework, many offered Tecumseh, Mich.   Sylvania Senior Center staff uses innovative means to connect with participants Sylvania Senior Center Executive Director There were 682 referrals made to Medicare, Julie Graf and her staff normally set aside one Commodities, Home Maintenance, HEAP, and Nationally Accredited week in March to celebrate the anniversary of vaccination appointments. the building at 7140 Sylvania Ave. The 18th an- Weekly Zoom groups have been great for par- niversary celebration scheduled for March 2020 ticipants according to Graf. Morning Fit is avail- was canceled as COVID-19 had begun its de- able weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. scent. Unfortunately, the 2021’s 19th year an- Morning Stretch is held each Tuesday as are Cur- niversary has met the same fate. Even so, the staff rent Events. Coffee Chat is held every Friday. has remained active, diligently developing inno- Book Review and Camera Club may be viewed vative paths to stay connected to their Senior once a month on Thursday. Center participants. A Chili Drive-Through and Snacks-and- Throughout this past year, nearly 6,000 tele- Masks distribution events have been held along phone wellness courtesy calls have been made. with a Dinner-To-Go program. A pick up and The calls serve to check on individuals and offer delivery of SAFS food boxes has been ongoing encouragement and conversation. The calls also since November 2020 and runs through March provide virus education, advice on staying safe 2021. The staff is also assisting participants with and reminders to call to ask for any unmet needs getting their vaccines scheduled. so staff can make referrals. In addition, the staff “While we have been busy throughout this facilitated grocery pickups for participants. year, we are all eager to have our participants re- Food boxes were distributed during the turn in person. However, we are more concerned Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. with keeping everyone safe,” Graf emphasized. Spring cover crop and fish sales planned The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation is March 26 with orders ready to pick up on District is offering a cover crop sale and fish or after April 15. To place an order, visit Lu- sale this spring to community members. casSWCD.org/covercrop. Lucas SWCD has partnered with Walnut Lucas SWCD is also offering new and es- Creek Seeds to offer several different cover tablished pond owners five different types of crops, including a color and cover multi- fish fingerlings, ranging 1” to 6” in size de- species mix and Buckwheat, that are well- pending on species, are available through the suited for backyard gardens in northwest sale for $1 or less. Deadline to place an order Ohio. Cover crops planted in the spring/sum- is May 14 with pick-up May 18 from 10:30- mer reduce erosion and compaction, attract 11:30 am at the Lucas County Fairgrounds. To beneficial pollinators, and increase water per- place an order, visit LucasSWCD.org/fishsale. meability in the garden. Each mix is $7.50 per Both sales requires pre-ordering and cash, 1-pound bag. The deadline to place an order checks, or credit cards are accepted.

6B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 Toledo Alliance of the Performing Arts Doesn’t Miss a Beat BY MARY HELEN DARAH commodate a socially distanced orchestra,” said —by Robert Cummerow Gardner. “Our conductor and music director, Director of Marketing and Communications Alain Trudel, has not been here since last March Christian Business Owners for the Toledo Alliance of the Performing Arts since he resides in Canada. It has been difficult (& Ministry Leaders) (TAPA), Vanessa Gardner, believes the arts have for him and for our orchestra. We have had guest provided people an escape from the “COVID conductors that we had to obtain with just a few craziness.” week’s notice. We are so appreciative of our au- dience for staying with us in spite of the number “The arts provide us with a way to heal; par- of changes in our programming and we are look- ticularly music, which can alter your mood,” she ing forward to welcoming Alain Trudel back to stated. “TAPA felt it was important to be there Toledo very soon!” for our community. We continue to provide live art during the global pandemic through an in- When cases started to escalate last year, Nov. novative streaming platform that has reached far 20 through Feb. 27, performances became all beyond our expectations.” virtual. However, Gardner said, “We are cur- rently welcoming live audiences to celebrate St. Gardner is relatively new to the TAPA organ- Patrick's Day, and from here on out, we are an- ization. “I joined the organization in October,” ticipating having live audiences. During these she recalled. “Prior to my arrival, the board, ad- unprecedented times, we have offered ticket ministration, and musicians collectively decided holders the option to come in person as they are that we weren't going on hiatus. We were deter- able, or to live stream. We have had viewers from mined to stay engaged in our community. 45 states and 26 countries and have had close to Stream.artstoledo.com came out of that resolve. 3,000 registered users.” We decided that whether we would be able to have live audiences or not, we would continue to Gardner added, “One of our proudest have live performances. Days before our season achievements this year was being able to per- started, the State of Ohio set a restart plan for en- form Toledo Ballet’s 80th annual Nutcracker tertainment venues which allowed for 15 percent during a global pandemic. The Toledo Ballet’s capacity. We were hoping for 30 percent, but 15 Nutcracker is the longest running annual pro- percent is still better than zero.”  duction in the USA.” TAPA opened their season with a minimal Gardner is excited for the year ahead. She live audience and streamed the performances. stated, “The bottom line is we have stayed the “We had to be creative in how to put our orches- course thanks to the support of our audience, tra on stage while keeping our performers safe,” donors, board and community. We are stronger said Gardner. “We used minimal wind perform- than ever before and are looking forward to the ers and were conscious about how long the wind 2021-22 season.” instrument musicians could stay on stage un- masked. Keeping everyone healthy and safe was For upcoming concert information visit tole- and still is at the forefront.”  dosymphony.com or call the box office at 419- 246-8000. Livestream and On-Demand concerts TAPA had already announced their whole can be found at stream.artstoledo.com/browse. season prior to being shut down. Everything that TAPA Streaming was made possible by the sup- was previously planned for this year had to be port of the Rita Barbour Kern Foundation and reworked. “We changed our programming to ac- the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. Are you Lonely? ProMedica Flower Hospital designated as an Are you Isolated? ST-Elevation Myocardial infarction (STEMI) center Are you Overwhelmed? The Ohio Department of Health officially to ProMedica Flower Hospital instead of a far- If you're like most leaders, you answered, \"Yes, to all 3... today, more designated ProMedica Flower Hospital as a ST- ther location than ever!\" Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) center. 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MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7B Public TV discussion program, 4 Corners airs on Wednesdays BY MARY HELEN DARAH mental for the success of the show. The show’s setup was extraordinary during a pandemic as L-R: Cardiologist Mohammed Alo, DO, will discuss Boomer health and aging Tom Cole is host to a new public television it brought people together safely. Although the as a guest on 4 Corners with Tom Cole. discussion program presented by WGTE. Cole, show was ideal during COVID, as things open a 1969 graduate of St. John’s Jesuit High School up, we will still keep the format of a Zoom and Ohio Wesleyan University, has been active show.” in the community for decades. He has coached at high school and collegiate levels for 25 years, Cole, who has been part of numerous broad- served as a sports commentator for BCSN and casts during his 30-plus year career, is thrilled BGSU sports broadcasts and is a published au- that the show is running smoothly and is being thor. His new show highlights respected com- well-received. “The guests have been tremen- munity professionals and offers their insights on dous,” stated Cole. “We have gotten so much varying topics. positive feedback. I was concerned that it would be difficult to get guests during the pandemic Cole’s coaching career inspired the idea for but everyone has been receptive. I haven’t been the new show. “Coaching certainly gave me the turned down by anybody I have asked so far.” idea for 4 Corners,” he stated. “In basketball there is an offensive move called the “four cor- The veteran broadcaster feels that each show ners'' in which four players stand in the corners is like one of his children. “The shows are like of the offensive half-court while the fifth drib- my kids. I have enjoyed them all and I can’t say bles the ball down the middle. I thought this which one I like best,” he said. “I have been would be an interesting concept for a show, pleased with the show we had on leadership and where I am in the middle of four professionals our second show on the issues facing the media. discussing one topic. I try to find agreement and We just filmed a new show regarding aging and commonality out of diverse opinions as the four the issues Boomers face. An upcoming show guests discuss issues affecting society. There is will focus on the transportation of Toledo such real power and positivity in that.” as Amtrak, the airport, Uber, and what the fu- ture of transportation might look like. Future The show has been successful in spite of shows will feature coaches who have made a launching during a global pandemic. Guests can positive difference and I will talk with four local come into the studio to film in a private room musicians in the area. It is great to have such a or be interviewed via Zoom. “When a guest wonderful, eclectic mix of topics to cover. It is a chooses to come into the studio they are put in privilege to be able to host the show. I love talk- a separate space to be videotaped so it looks like ing with talented, positive people in our com- everyone is on Zoom, which keeps things visu- munity. To be in the middle of 4 awesome ally consistent,” explained Cole. “I have to give corners is a pretty great place to be.” credit to Content Director Ray Miller at WGTE. He has been a driving force on the show. Also The show 4 Corners appears on WGTE the credit is due to editors and producers Bill Stew- third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 pm. Past ard and Nathan Hursh who have been instru- shows can be streamed by visiting pbs.org/show/4-corn. With the announcement and resignation of The Discovery Shop current Executive Director Michelle Sprott Upscale Resale the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce is 6600 Sylvania • 419-882-6567 seeking a new executive director. • Unique gifts • Vintage and trendy clothing • Artwork • Furniture Application deadline: Friday, April 2, 2021. • Dishes • Jewelry • Silver • Knickknacks All resumes should be emailed to [email protected]. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 • Thur till 7pm All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Lisa’s Nails Get your toes (& fingers!) Spring-ready ~ visit Lisa’s Nails to complete the look you want! 419/517-0092 Gift cards available! Lisa’s Nails • 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. • Toledo, OH 43623

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7B Public TV discussion program, 4 Corners airs on Wednesdays BY MARY HELEN DARAH mental for the success of the show. The show’s setup was extraordinary during a pandemic as L-R: Cardiologist Mohammed Alo, DO, will discuss Boomer health and aging Tom Cole is host to a new public television it brought people together safely. Although the as a guest on 4 Corners with Tom Cole. discussion program presented by WGTE. Cole, show was ideal during COVID, as things open a 1969 graduate of St. John’s Jesuit High School up, we will still keep the format of a Zoom and Ohio Wesleyan University, has been active show.” in the community for decades. He has coached at high school and collegiate levels for 25 years, Cole, who has been part of numerous broad- served as a sports commentator for BCSN and casts during his 30-plus year career, is thrilled BGSU sports broadcasts and is a published au- that the show is running smoothly and is being thor. His new show highlights respected com- well-received. “The guests have been tremen- munity professionals and offers their insights on dous,” stated Cole. “We have gotten so much varying topics. positive feedback. I was concerned that it would be difficult to get guests during the pandemic Cole’s coaching career inspired the idea for but everyone has been receptive. I haven’t been the new show. “Coaching certainly gave me the turned down by anybody I have asked so far.” idea for 4 Corners,” he stated. “In basketball there is an offensive move called the “four cor- The veteran broadcaster feels that each show ners'' in which four players stand in the corners is like one of his children. “The shows are like of the offensive half-court while the fifth drib- my kids. I have enjoyed them all and I can’t say bles the ball down the middle. I thought this which one I like best,” he said. “I have been would be an interesting concept for a show, pleased with the show we had on leadership and where I am in the middle of four professionals our second show on the issues facing the media. discussing one topic. I try to find agreement and We just filmed a new show regarding aging and commonality out of diverse opinions as the four the issues Boomers face. An upcoming show guests discuss issues affecting society. There is will focus on the transportation of Toledo such real power and positivity in that.” as Amtrak, the airport, Uber, and what the fu- ture of transportation might look like. Future The show has been successful in spite of shows will feature coaches who have made a launching during a global pandemic. Guests can positive difference and I will talk with four local come into the studio to film in a private room musicians in the area. It is great to have such a or be interviewed via Zoom. “When a guest wonderful, eclectic mix of topics to cover. It is a chooses to come into the studio they are put in privilege to be able to host the show. I love talk- a separate space to be videotaped so it looks like ing with talented, positive people in our com- everyone is on Zoom, which keeps things visu- munity. To be in the middle of 4 awesome ally consistent,” explained Cole. “I have to give corners is a pretty great place to be.” credit to Content Director Ray Miller at WGTE. He has been a driving force on the show. Also The show 4 Corners appears on WGTE the credit is due to editors and producers Bill Stew- third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 pm. Past ard and Nathan Hursh who have been instru- shows can be streamed by visiting pbs.org/show/4-corn. With the announcement and resignation of The Discovery Shop current Executive Director Michelle Sprott Upscale Resale the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce is 6600 Sylvania • 419-882-6567 seeking a new executive director. • Unique gifts • Vintage and trendy clothing • Artwork • Furniture Application deadline: Friday, April 2, 2021. • Dishes • Jewelry • Silver • Knickknacks All resumes should be emailed to [email protected]. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 • Thur till 7pm All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Lisa’s Nails Get your toes (& fingers!) Spring-ready ~ visit Lisa’s Nails to complete the look you want! 419/517-0092 Gift cards available! Lisa’s Nails • 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. • Toledo, OH 43623

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9B Of Christ Child members service to children in the community Layette Co-chairs and Sylvania residents Sue Brown, Deb Wallace, Shelley Literacy Co-Chair Dee Dillon and new member Paula Straub pack books to Perna and Linda Dombrowski hold some of the 1,200 layette bags ready to be distributed with coats. 1400 books were distributed this year as part of distribute for moms this year. Christ Child Society of Toledo's Literacy initiative. Clothe-a-Child buyers and Sylvania residents Chris Diver and Candy Sturtz prepare coat bags for distribution. Community Outreach Chair Jane Larsen with a happy new coat recipient in 2019.

10B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 New book, ‘Taylor Made’ is to assist the car buying experience BY MARY HELEN DARAH his Bucket List for years. Taylor explained that aware of how their credit and other factors a car can and should be a fun experience.” Steve Taylor, owner and operator of seven finally taking his leap into the literary field play into the experience. It was eye-opening Taylor still has not gotten used to his new northwest Ohio car dealerships, can now add was due to his interaction with a group of for them. I was motivated to provide a blue- another title to accompany his numerous ac- young adults. print for these high school students on how to title of “author.” He stated, “I don’t consider complishments–author. The recipient of the save time and money when buying a car at a myself an author but I guess I put a book out Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Award, “Writing a book was one of those things dealership. That is what originally spurred me there so I am. I recently went to the Lucas the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for that I thought of doing for years and years and on, but I believe many people of varying ages County Library with a coworker of mine. He business ethics, and the 20 Under 40 distinc- years,” he recalled. “I was talking to a group of could use this type of guidance. If you are an was so thrilled about my book being on the tion from Leadership Toledo, hopes his new students and informed them that if they all experienced, savvy car buyer, this may not be shelf and asked if I realized the significance of book, “Taylor Made,” will assist people in hav- bought the same car they could walk out with the book for you, but if you’ve never bought a having it there for my future grandkids. It’s ing a better car buying experience. different payments. They gave me the ‘are you new car from a dealership before, the book kind of surreal.” kidding me face.’ I realized that we expect a will be useful.” When asked what motivated him to write lot of people to know more than they do about He added, “I try to make a positive differ- a book he noted it is a goal that has been on car buying. We are around it all the time but With International Women’s Day being cel- ence in people’s lives every day. It was’'t about many, especially first-time car buyers, are not ebrated in March Taylor was asked if gender me being an author. I’m just a car guy, yet I’m TOM COLE played a role in the car buying experience. not in the car business. I’m in the people busi- early 60s. Bobby Layne was the best QB in the Taylor felt things have greatly improved. “You ness. From my standpoint, being an author is REFLECTIONS early 50s. Brady has had incredible longevity in used to hear so many horror stories from the about being able to help people. I don’t need the QB period from 2002 to 2020, being the best past and cringe such as the first thing to tell a to make the Times best seller list. I just want Greatest Of All for at least seven to ten years in that stretch. woman is how many cup holders and mirrors to assist and educate people who are fearful of Time ... GOAT However, Brady does not possess the same skill are in the vehicle,” said Taylor. “I think the in- buying a vehicle so they have a positive expe- set that Joe Montana had in the 80s. Montana ternet, where everyone is able to rience and enjoy the process.” Tom Brady wins another won four Super Bowls and was a three-time read reviews on their experi- Super Bowl, I think that is MVP. He never lost one. Brady lost three. ences, has greatly helped. Dealers number seven, but who is can no longer get away with poor counting. TB 12 has been Consider basketball. Is Michael Jordan the behavior. We have been awarded incredibly fortunate in his GOAT of all time? MJ had an incredible run in the Kia President’s Club eight career with the pros to play his time period, but go back and watch Wilt or times and have been honored to for a fantastic organization, the Patriots. He has Kareem during their careers. They were all receive the International Kia played for one of the best coaches in the history GOATS. So was Larry Bird for five or six years. Dealership of the Year Award. I of pro football, with excellent talent and stable Yet today, no one in the history of the NBA has believe this comes down to want- ownership. ever done with a basketball what Pete Maravich ing every person that walks in Brady always invokes the image of ... the did. Was Pete a GOAT? I think so. our door to have a positive expe- Greatest Of All Time. To me the GOAT is a to- rience.” tally ridiculous conversation. There is no GOAT Moving to baseball, Ruth and Mantle were in anything at all. It is all relative to a time period. the GOATS during their time periods. And if Taylor hopes his book will re- If Brady played (he is remarkable ) in the pro you want to talk boxing, there have been many lieve some of the frustrations and game in the 60s and the 70s, he would have been incredible fighters. But I might suggest that if you fear that many have when enter- bent up like a hot German pretzel. Tom Brady were looking for the boxing GOAT, look no fur- ing a dealership. “Your experi- would never have survived that time period. You ther than the man that told you he was Ali. ence doesn't have to mean can hardly touch a QB in the Pro Game today. waiting for hours as a salesperson The physical punishment that Namath, Uni- Was Hemingway the all time greatest in liter- crunches numbers with a man- tas, Montana, Fouts, Sipe, Bradshaw, Stabler and ature ? How about Emily Dickinson in poetry or ager or leaves feeling as if he Williams took was incalculable. GOAT is some- Johnny Carson on late night TV? They all were “won.” Just because this could be thing that the sports media aka talking heads in their respective time periods. your experience buying a car promote. The concept is Don Quixote-esque. doesn’t mean it has to be,” he said. They are chasing windmills. There is not the Try to avoid the GOAT conversation. It leads “I walk readers step-by-step Greatest of All Time in anything. It is only for a nowhere but to the path of frustration and dis- through the process of buying a period of time. appointment. Just enjoy the GREATNESS when car, from insider tips to how to Namath was the best QB in pro football from you see it and leave it at that. choose a dealer. I also share how 1968 to 1972. Unitas was that from the 50s to the to get top dollar for your trade-in, Tom Cole is the Community Outreach Coordi- and negotiate a fair price. Buying nator for the Taylor Automotive Family and teaches broadcasting at St. John’s Jesuit and Adrian College.

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11B James Cagney – sensitive artist and public enemy BY JENNIFER KELLOW-FIORINI up on 79th Street. His father was in and out James Cagney and Edward Woods, ‘The Public Enemy,’ 1931 REEL CINEMA of employment and had a drinking problem, which contributed to his death from the James Cagney with Joan Blondell and Ruby Keeler, ‘Footlight Parade,’ 1933 James Cagney worked on stage as a 1918 flu epidemic when Cagney was a child. dancer/actor before becoming part of a new A red-headed Irish street kid, he grew up in Astrological Counselor group of stars who, in 1931, were experi- and around poverty, which had a huge im- menting and refining their on-screen per- pact on his world view and insight into the Janet Amid sonas in the pre-Code era. Pre-Code villains characters he played. 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Music was another interest of Cagney used his celebrity status to let Cagney’s, along with social issues, which he rich people know that poor people had feel- talked about a lot in the early years of his ings and a wealth of talent. In his book stardom — highly unusual for actors of this “Dangerous Men,” Mick Lasalle said, “In in- era who stuck to promoting their latest films terview after interview, he did three things: in interviews and not much else. Cagney He made a case for the common man, pre- often talked about his acting techniques, sented himself as one of their ranks, and discussing the difference between working demonstrated his sensitive, artistic nature.” on stage and the new opportunities the With actors like Cagney and Edward G. camera and sound gave to actors. His talent Robinson and the success of two gangster and openness about developing his tech- films in 1931, “The Public Enemy” and “Lit- nique made him an actor’s actor, and an in- tle Caesar,” Warner Brothers became a stu- fluence on male stars for the next ninety dio known for its gangster and socially years. conscious films. Born in 1899 in Manhattan, Cagney grew “The Public Enemy” is one of the few pre-Code films that is still widely known today. Cagney’s Tom Powers is a chilling psychopath, and clearly influenced Joe Pesci’s Tommy in “Goodfellas.” Its final scene still has the power to make modern audiences gasp. Cagney’s pre-Code films differ from his later work in that they show a young actor brimming with ram- bunctious energy and confidence. In “Blonde Crazy,” he stars opposite Joan Blondell as a hotel bellhop who works every angle. He sells bootleg whiskey and scams the wealthy and corrupt with anarchic, smart-alecky joy. “The world owes me a liv- ing,” he tells Joan Blondell, “The age of chivalry is dead. This is the age of chiselry!” A lot of pre-Code films had a huge influ- ence on modern lingo and Cagney’s films are no exception. Although the line “You dirty rat” is attributed to him, it’s actually misquoted from his 1931 film, “Taxi.” It’s in “Blonde Crazy” that Cagney says, “Honey, I’m Santa Claus, Robin Hood, and the goose that laid the golden egg all in one!” and tempts her to take their scam on the open road. “Everybody’s got larceny in their heart,” his character rationalizes. Although he felt typecast in gangster roles, Cagney was a sensitive artist, dancer extraordinaire, and deeply involved in the social issues of his time. He enjoyed a long and prolific acting career. He died in 1986 at age 86. For more Reel Cinema articles, resources, and photos, check out the Reel Cin blog at jenfior.com/blog

12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MARCH 2021 LIVES CELEBRATED Bruce Birr Some of these honors include: Drug Unit De- Olander Park.  Lorraine Nussel tective of the Year (1991); Merit Commenda- Left to celebrate Bruce’s memory is his lov- Bruce A. Birr, age 66, tion Award from Sylvania PD for recovery of Lorraine Rita (Varana) Nussel, a beloved of Sylvania, Ohio, passed stolen property (1999); U.S. Marshal Task ing wife of 46 years, Kathy (Hobbs) Birr; chil- spouse, mother, educator, art lover and tennis away peacefully March 3, Force Officer of the Year for Investigative Ex- dren Angela Reny (Deon Thompson), fan passed away March 9, 2021, surrounded 2021 surrounded by his cellence (2007 and 2013–the only two-time Andrew (Kelly) Birr and Matthew (Brandi) by family at her home in Sylvania, Ohio, after loving family. He was recipient); U.S. Marshal Service Distin- Birr; son-in-law Dave Reny; six beautiful a long illness. She was 89. born May 26, 1954. He guished Director’s Award (2008 and 2017); grandchildren Karlee, Thomas, Riley, Jake, graduated from Wood- Hero Award from Safety Council of NW Easton and Ellison; sister Phyllis Lake; broth- Mrs. Nussel, the child ward High School in Ohio (2008); City of Toledo Mayor’s Award ers and sisters-in-law Sherry (Mike) Fitz- of Polish immigrants, 1972, continuing to play for rescuing victims of apartment fire (2008); patrick, Debra Bush, Mark (Val) Hobbs, Kim was born on the Fourth football on scholarship at the University of Ohio Attorney General Distinguished Law (Herman) Blankenship, Chuck (Pat) Hobbs, of July and her life per- Toledo. Bruce began his law enforcement ca- Enforcement Achievement Award for pro- Kelly Hobbs (Jim Albright); and uncle Bill sonified the American reer with the Lucas County Sheriff ’s Office tecting Ohio citizens (2010); Attorney Gen- Birr. Bruce was preceded in death by his par- dream. She spent most of in 1977 as a booking officer, moved to the eral of the United States Award for ents, Edward and Theodora (Vallas) Birr; his her years taking care of road patrol and was later promoted to the Outstanding Contributions in Law Enforce- wife’s parents, Mary Jane and Charles Hobbs; everyone else and Detective Bureau. A highlight of his detective ment (2010); U.S. Marshal Division of the sister Sondra Birr; brothers-in-law Frank wanted almost nothing career was his assignment to the Dignitary Year Award (2017); U.S. Marshal Lifetime Lake and Michael Bush; and special aunts, in return. Protection Detail with the U.S. Secret Service Distinguished Achievement Award for Out- uncles and cousins.  Lorraine Varana grew up near Detroit in which included protection for both Presi- standing Service (2018). Bruce was a mem- Ecorse, Mich. She spent much of her early dents Bush and Clinton. He furthered his ca- ber of the Buckeye State Sheriff ’s Association, Memorial contributions are suggested to years working while her mother labored in reer in the vice/narcotics unit. In 1998, he the National Sheriff ’s Association, the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences local factories during World War II. After was placed in charge of the Domestic Vio- Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree and Toledo and fond memories are encouraged to be graduating from Ecorse High School in 1949, lence Arrest Round-up which he continued Old Newsboys Association. He was also ac- shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.  Mrs. Nussel became a secretary for Ecorse to lead for 20 years, assisting in the arrest of tive in coaching football and baseball when public schools. over 800 individuals. In March of 2005, his children were young.  Richard Nadolny It was there that she met a Detroit school- Bruce was assigned to the U.S. Marshal Fugi- teacher named Edward J. Nussel and they tive Task Force where he served until retire- Bruce enjoyed many vacations in Holly- Richard John Nadolny, age 91 of Sylvania, married six months later in 1953. The young ment in May 2019. During that period with wood Beach, Fla. with his wife and family Ohio passed away March 5 2021 in the Ebeid couple eventually settled in Dearborn, Mich., the Marshals, he was involved in over 7,000 where he always said, “It don’t get no better Hospice Center, Sylvania. He was born July where they began raising two boys. They felony fugitive arrests. He was promoted to than this.” Although known as the tough guy 9, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to Clement and Hat- moved to Toledo, Ohio, in 1964 and added a Director of Warrant Services and Fugitive and the man you always wanted in your cor- third son to their growing family. Apprehension by Sheriff John Tharp in 2012. ner, most importantly he had a soft side he tie (Jankowski) Nadolny. Mrs. Nussel's lifetime of service began as Incredibly dedicated to law enforcement saved for his family. Following retirement, he Richard was a graduate a stay-at-home mother for her sons. She later and removing criminals from the streets, became an active “Grandpa Chauffeur” driv- of Central Catholic High enrolled in college classes and earned a bach- Bruce was highly decorated in his career. ing his grandkids to school. He loved watch- School. His studies at elor's degree in education from the Univer- ing their sporting events and taking walks at the University of Toledo sity of Toledo in 1978 graduating with honors were interrupted by his alongside her oldest son Jay Nussel at a com- service in the army dur- ing the Korean War. He attained his pharmacy degree from U.T. then mencement with her professor husband on went on to earn his master’s degree in public the dais with the UT faculty. health from Xavier University. He began his In 1984, Mrs. Nussel began volunteering career at the former Belmont Pharmacy and as a touring docent at the Toledo Museum of also worked at Tiedtke’s. Richard was a phar- Art, where she combined her love of art with maceutical representative with Upjohn Phar- her passion for teaching. After more than a maceuticals in Toledo, Ohio and Ft. Wayne, dozen years leading museum tours, she was Ind. After receiving his master’s degree, he named a “docent emeritus” by the museum. was a hospital administrator with various She also helped homebound Toledo residents hospitals for 25 years. Following retirement by delivering Meals on Wheels for several in the healthcare field, he continued his ca- years. reer as business owner with Dunkin Donuts In her leisure time, Mrs. Nussel enjoyed on Central Ave. and Snelling and Snelling bridge and spent decades playing the game Personnel Services, finally retiring at the age with friends. She took up tennis in the early of 75. He was a Rotarian and a member of 1970s and played the game for more than 30 various boards throughout his career. An years, mostly at the former Laurel Hill Swim o avid reader, he also enjoyed walking at Olan- & Tennis Club in Toledo. She played \"tennis der Park, birding, cooking, cribbage and eu- mom\" to two of her sons and three grandchil- chre. In his earlier years he enjoyed dren who played at Laurel Hill. racquetball and was a life-long sports fan es- Mrs. Nussel also volunteered for the pecially The Ohio State Buckeyes and Duke United States Tennis Association and its local Blue Devils. and regional affiliates. Her years of dedicated Richard was preceded in death by siblings effort for the regional Midwest Tennis Asso- Clement Nadolny, Jr., Beatrice (Orville) ciation later earned her a spot as chairman of Kummer and Edwin (Marlene) Nadolny. A the USTA national awards committee, where wonderfully loving husband and father, he is she lovingly worked to improve the artistic survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty (Ig- quality of its trophies, plaques and other nasiak) Nadolny; children Julia (Phil) De- prizes. Muth, Chris (Margy) Nadolny, Paul Nadolny The Nussels have been members of St. Pius and Lisa Nadolny-Sedlar; grandchildren X Catholic Church in Toledo for more than Stacey, Nick, Emily and Sina Nadolny, Sophia 56 years. All three of their sons and two of Sedlar and Olivia Demuth; great-grandchil- their grandchildren attended elementary dren Hudson and Norah Nadolny and Madi- school there. son, Henry and Camden Higgins; and As for her Fourth of July birthday, Mrs. sister-in-law Rita Nadolny. Nussel was very proud of it. On her 75th The family suggests memorials to birthday in 2006, she was featured in a story ProMedica Hospice, 5300 Harroun Rd., Syl- about July 4th birthdays published by The vania, Ohio 43560. Condolences may be Toledo Blade. She told the newspaper that shared with the family at walkerfuneral- she cherished her freedom to criticize the homes.com. government.

MID MARCH 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13B LIVES CELEBRATED daughter and niece Kelsey Saba; niece Court- ney Saba; and many other nieces and “That's part of our duty in this country,” port, NY; Ridgway, PA; Mobile, Ala. and St. Clement Catholic Church. Condolences nephews. she told the newspaper. “I think patriotism is Slidell, La. before moving to Toledo. may be shared with the family at walkerfu- very important, and I don't hesitate to criti- neralhomes.com. Contributions in his name, in lieu of flow- cize the government or the President.” Rosemary was employed by The Toledo ers, are suggested to St. George Cathedral. Clinic, Westgate Medical Group, ProMedica George Saba Mrs. Nussel was preceded in death by her and Davis College before retiring in 2009. v mother, Regina Varana Moran, and her She was an active member of St. Clement George Lester Saba, 62, peacefully entered brother Henry Varana. She is survived by Ed- Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, the kingdom of heaven March 9, 2021. He The Discovery ward, her husband of more than 67 years; cooking and baking and spending time with was born April 20, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio. Shop sons Jay E. Nussel, and his spouse, Jill, of Lin- her grandchildren, and hosting monthly den, Mich., Gregory A. Nussel and his board game nights with her family and George graduated from Whitmer High Upscale Resale spouse, Vanessa, of San Antonio, Texas, and friends. School in 1976 and attended the University 6600 Sylvania • 419-882- Philip G. Nussel of Saline, Mich. She also is of Toledo while working at the former Centre survived by three grandchildren Steven Nus- Surviving are her children Colleen Stough 6567 sel of Toledo; Laura West and spouse Brady (Lex) of Springfield, Ohio, Timothy Brunner Supermarkets. He later West of Dexter, Mich., and Andrew Nussel of (Diane) of Toledo, Robert Brunner and owned and operated • Unique gifts Saline, Mich.; along with great-grandchildren Michael Brunner both of Phoenix, Ariz., Mello Cream Bakery and • Vintage and trendy clothing Carter West and Everleigh West of Dexter. Mary Brunner (Brian Hendricks) of Toledo, White Hut Restaurant Lisa Pierson-Cousino (Jeff) of Maumee, located on Lagrange • Artwork • Furniture In lieu of flowers, the Nussel family asks Ohio. Street along with his • Dishes • Jewelry • Silver that donations be made in Lorraine Nussel's family. George then was name to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2950 Also surviving are her grandchildren the bakery manager at • Knickknacks Ilger Ave., Toledo, Ohio, 43606. Daniel J. Brunner Jr., Nichole Rogers, The Andersons Store on Matthew Brunner, Megan Brunner, Kather- Monroe and Talmadge All proceeds go to the Rosemary Brunner ine Stough, Kevin Stough, Rachel Sahai, Sara before working for Lucas County as a main- American Cancer Society. Brunner, Zachary Pierson, Elizabeth Pierson, tenance supervisor until retirement in 2015. Rosemary (Lecceadone) Brunner passed Liza Stough and two great-grandchildren The loves of his life were his family and his Hours away March 8, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. She was Kaylee Rogers and William Brunner, great- faith. He was a lifelong member of Saint Mon-Sat 10-5 born in Randolph, N.Y. on Oct. 19, 1938, nephew and godson Joshua Chandler of Eu- George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral Thur till 7pm daughter of the late Robert and Mary Lec- less, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. where he formerly served on the Parish ceadone. Council and as a Church School teacher. His Rosemary was preceded in death by her faith was deep, strong, and unwavering. She was a graduate of Ellicottville Central son Daniel J. Brunner on March 1, 2004, two George enjoyed all sports and rooted for High School in 1956 and graduate of brothers Donald Lecceadone and Thomas his favorite teams, the New York Yankees, In- Lecceadone and great-nephew and godson dianapolis Colts and The Ohio State Buck- Rochester Business Insti- Calen D. Chandler. eyes. He especially enjoyed family vacations tute in 1958. In 1959, she to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. married Paul F. Brunner Special thanks to family friend, Rev. George was preceded in death by his lov- in Holy Name Catholic Joseph R. Steinbauer. ing parents, Rev. Elias and Kh. Rene Saba. He Church, Ellicottville, is survived by his son George II; daughter N.Y., who predeceased Donations in memory of Rosemary Brun- Samantha; brother Michael (Laurie); god- her in 1994. They lived ner may be made to KNOM Radio Mission, in Allegany, N.Y.; Lock- PO Box 190649, Anchorage, AK 99519 or to WORSHIP  Five Lakes Church DIRECTORY 4765 McCord Road • 419-882-6703 Services: Sundays 9 am. 10:45 am, 12:30 pm Online: 9 am and 10:45 am Wednesdays 7:30 pm http://youtube.com/fivelakeschurch Does Your Spiritual House St. James St. Michael’s In The Hills Need Spring Cleaning? Lutheran Church Episcopal Church Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm 4727 Sylvania Avenue at Brockton 4718 Brittany Worship Sunday 10:30 am 1/4 mile west of Franklin Park Mall 419-531-1616 Follow the sermons on lovelearnserve.org Flanders Road Church of Christ Sunday Services 9 am 419-841-8659 or on Facebook 5130 Flanders Rd • Toledo, Ohio 43623 @stmichaelsinthehillsepiscopalchurch flandersrdchurchofchrist.com St. Stephen Zion Lutheran Church ~ LCMC Lutheran Church Rev. Jeffrey Geske 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania, Ohio 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 419-885-1551 734-856-2921 Follow worship services on Facebook Saturdays 4 pm • Sundays 10 am @StStephenSyl Bible class will begin Sundays at 9 am before worship ststephenlutheran.church v Like us on Facebook and visit us on the web at zionlutheranottawalakemi.com Want to publicize your worship services and activities? Contact Sylvania AdVantage for more information 419-824-0100 or [email protected]

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