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Aug. 4 - Aug. 18, 2020 Time-Sensitive Material Vol. 25, No.8 • yourgood.news PRSRT STD YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER U.S. Postage PAID Sylvania, OH 43560 Permit No. 8 Jim Scheib enjoys peace and paddling on Olander Lake while kayaking at Olander Park. The park is now open for personal watercraft. All boaters must wear life jackets. Visit olanderpark.com for the latest news and happenings. SIZZLE SIMMER SAUTÉ COMMUNITY CAR SHOW These fresh summertime Sam Gean and his dishes are inspired daughters Lilly and Aurora by the classic check out a 1948 Woody caprese salad. at the 2019 Toledo Memorial Park Car Show. B3 The eighth annual event will be Aug. 16. A3



FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A TMP annual car show to be held Aug. 16 INSIDE Toledo Memorial Park will host its eighth annual Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 16 from Sylvania Now & Then 4A 10 am to 2 pm to benefit Wreaths Across America. This event features hundreds of Sylvania Government 5A vintage cars from around the area on full dis- play on the park’s grounds. The Mouse Trap 6A While admission is free, all donations go Business Cards 7A directly to the Toledo Metro Area Chapter of Wreaths Across America to fund its efforts to Downtown News 8-9A honor and respect the graves of veterans in the park and surrounding areas. Since 2013, Farmers Market 10-11A the WAATMAC has held the car show to raise funds for and awareness of the Wreaths Ramali Frazier buys raffle tickets from UT cheerleader volunteers Dylan Lord Business 12-15A Across America organization. This year de- and Chelsie Madden at the 2019 car show. spite the pandemic, the show will go on. Sports 16-17A The event takes place completely outdoors, with ample space between vehicles for visitors Schools 18-19A to maintain appropriate physical distancing while still enjoying all the sights and sounds. Food 2-3B The Wreaths Across America Mobile Educa- tion Exhibit will also be available for guests to Community 4-11B access in groups of up to 10 at a time and will be fully cleaned in between groups to ensure the safety of all visitors. Ed Note: An incorrect date was printed in the mid July issue. Please disregard. Congratulations 7B Reel Cinema 8B Stars Speak 9B Gary Micsko talks with Ralph Emery Mel Harbaugh drives a shuttle to Lives Remembered 12-13B who has his fire truck on display at bring guests to the seventh annual the 2019 car show. car show at Toledo Memorial Park. Real Estate 14B Classifieds 15B Volunteer Xavier Valdez receives To advertise, email Avery heartfelt thank you to Gavin and helpful hints from TMP Executive [email protected] Alison Cole of Highland School and Director Jeff Clegg at the 2019 car 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 Lucy Malczewski of Sylvan School for show. Sylvania, Ohio 43560 helping to bring the mid July issue of Sylvania Telephone: 419-824-0100 AdVantage to its readers! The staff of Sylvania Subscribe! Facsimile: 419-824-0112 AdVantage is also most grateful to the several Email: [email protected] businesses that helped to distribute the mid Only $26/year YOURGOOD.NEWS July issue. 419/824-0100 PUBLISHER Wherever life takes you, Sharon Lange we’re there. EDITORS Bernie Heinl Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Ruple 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D Toledo, OH 43617 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 419-841-9036 Jerry Arkebauer, Janet Amid, Jennifer Kellow-Florini, Gayleen Gindy, Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. Home O ce: Inga Holton, Mike Jones, Melissa Lesniewiez, Columbus, OH 43215. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Tiffany Pottkotter, Craig Stough, Janis Weber Insurance Company. ©2020 Nationwide CPC-0609AO (1/19) 12062912 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER John Crisman of AssetWare COPY EDITORS Sarah Groves, Bobbie Ziviski PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Susan Utterback ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Dave Achen, Suzy Crawford, Mary Rose Gajewski, Molly O’Shea GRAPHICS AND PRODUCTION HEAD Penny “Comic Relief” Collins Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

4A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW BY GAYLEEN GINDY 9565 Sylvania Metamora Road LOOKING BACK This next house was built in 1901 and the from 1919 until she died in 1936 and he In 1998 Mr. and Mrs. Cox split off 2.62- construct a new garage on the property, and list of owners of this home are recorded as died in 1938, they appear to have not lived acres from the original 40 acre parcel with starting in 2002 he started selling off what follows: in the home during that time. In the 1920 this house on it. Then in 2004 they split an- was left of the 40 acres of farmland to the census they were living on Monroe Street in other .972 acres off the 2.62-acre parcel to Maple Creek and the Mallard Pointe subdi- 1900 – Floyd E. and Henry Sharp – the Village Sylvania, and in the 1930 census the Mallard Pointe subdivision, leaving a visions. 40 acres they were living in Richfield Township. 1.33-acre parcel today for the home. 1919 – Spencer and Larissa O. Dings The 1920 census shows Lorenzo E. Dings In 2001, Larry Cox obtained a permit to – 41 years old; and his wife Dora M. – 37 1936 – Spencer Dings years old, and their daughter Marjorie E. – 1940 11 years old, were listed renting this home, 2006 1939 – Lorenzo Earl Dings ½ and and he was listed as a farmer. He was the Wilson L. Dings ½ son of Spencer and Larissa. 1939 – Lorenzo Earl Dings By the 1930 census Lorenzo and Dora Dings were still renting the home and living 1945 – George and Marjorie E. (Dings) with them was their daughter, Marjory Cox Cox, with life estate – 21 years old, and her husband George A. Cox – 23 years old, and their child Donald 1979 – Larry L. Cox Cox – 4 months old. Cox was employed as a laborer at an auto factory. 1997 – Larry L. and Selma K. Cox In 1939, a year after Spencer Dings died, 2017 – Gary T. Keeler ownership of this home was transferred into the two son’s names and then Lorenzo On Christmas Day in 1901, Floyd Sharp, (Earl) Dings took over full ownership that the son of Henry and Ella (Metcalf) Sharp, same year. In the 1940 census Lorenzo who we addressed in the last article, mar- “Earl” and Dora Dings were still living ried Louise Bartholomew in Riga, Lenawee there, listed as owning this home valued at County, Mich. Before Floyd was married, in $1,500. Earl was 62 years old, employed as 1900 he and his father purchased a 40-acre a farmer, and Dora was listed as 56 years parcel from Lyman Strong, just to the east old. of where Henry lived and where Floyd grew up. Lucas Country records show that the In 1942 Lorenzo Earl Dings completed home on the property, today known as 9565 his World War II registration card and re- Sylvania-Metamora Road, was constructed ported that he lived on Sylvania-Metamora in 1901. So we can pretty much assume that Road, half-mile west of Mitchaw Road. this home was built by the Sharp family for Floyd Sharp and his new wife. In 1945 the Dings transferred this prop- erty and home into their son-in-law and In the 1910 census Floyd and Louise daughter’s names, with a life estate, until were listed living on Sylvania-Metamora, in their death. this home. They were listed as follows: Floyd Sharp – 33 years old – farmer – own Lorenzo Dings died in 1954 and his obit- farm – owned farm – free of mortgage; uary notice said he was a farmer on Sylva- Louise Sharp – wife – 29 years old – mar- nia-Metamora Road for the last 36 years. ried eight years – three children born and He was survived by his wife Dora, daughter, still living; Darwin Sharp – son – 5 years Mrs. George Cox of Berkey, and his brother old; Jay Sharp – son – 4 years old; and Wilson L. Dings of Toledo. Dora continued Madge Sharp – daughter – 20 months old. to live here until about 1979, and died in 1982. In 1919 Floyd and Louise Sharp moved to Loraine County, Ohio when he took a Larry Cox acquired the home in 1979. job as the manager of a grain elevator there. He was the grandson of Lorenzo “Earl” and They sold the home and 40-acres to Dora Dings. Larry and his wife Selma lived Spencer and Larissa Dings. at 12190 Sylvania-Metamora Road and ap- parently rented this home out while they Spencer and Larissa were married in owned it. 1873 in Riga, Lenawee County, Mich. Al- though they owned this home and property SYLVANIA, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO; FROM FOOTPATHS TO EXPRESSWAYS AND BEYOND By Gayleen Gindy VOLUME 7 RELEASED JULY, 2018 The seventh of an eight VOLUMES 1-6 volume set of history books about Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio was released by local author Gayleen Gindy. When all eight volumes are published the top of the spines will spell out S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A! VOLUMES ONE THRU SEVEN ARE AVAILABLE NOW 2020 AND CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH AMAZON.COM OR BARNES & NOBLE. MAYBE YOUR NAME, OR YOUR ANCESTOR’S NAMES, ARE MENTIONED!

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A CRAIG STOUGH This new camera system replaces a ten year old in-car system currently mounted on police vehicle dashboards. MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dash cams are the source of many police videos shown on television. The City's first dash cam system was put Police Camera Updates in use about twenty years ago and utilized VHS tapes. During its meeting on Monday, July The new system includes electronic data transfer onto 20, Sylvania City Council approved Or- a central storage unit of both dash cam and body worn dinance 45-2020 authorizing the pur- camera data. The new system includes software to redact chase of new in-car dash cams and body or blur any private or inappropriate information before worn cameras for the Division of Police. release. Images from body cameras worn into homes Craig Stough After a year of investigation and test- have to meet privacy requirements that have now been ing, equipment as manufactured by addressed by State policy and this is part of the software. WatchGuard was chosen at a State contract pricing cost of $99,682.50. Delivery is expected this fall. Two body Because the Sylvania Police Division is now certified worn cameras used for system testing will continue to be by the Ohio Police Collaborative, the use and policies of used until the new system is delivered. cameras must also be in compliance with the Collabora- The equipment package includes thirteen in-car cam- tive requirements. eras, seventeen body worn cameras, two transfer station kits, two interview room cameras and operating software. I believe these new in-car cameras and body worn This package includes enough cameras for all on-duty cameras will be an asset for our community. Both the uniform personnel. public and the police officers will have access to an accu- rate video record of events as they happened. MIKE JONES sonal road resurfacing, curb repair and other ting. The flights are routine patrols to check the civic groups and individuals, the request will be seasonal tasks haven’t yet been paid. condition of conductors, hardware and the over- for 1.9 mill. Due to the increasing number of TOWNSHIP TOPICS all structure of the company’s transmission lines. calls, the department will need additional per- Promoted Meg Adams, a spokeswoman for the utility, said sonnel now and in the future according to Chief Positive Fiscal Report the survey will continue for two to three weeks, Ramm. There will also be increasing mainte- John Tanner has been promoted to the rank noting that the schedule for the operation is nance costs and periodically a need to purchase At the midway point in the year, Sylvania of sergeant in the Sylvania Township police de- weather dependent. equipment. Township's financial picture is in good shape, ac- partment, with the recent approval of the town- cording to David Simko, the township fiscal of- ship trustees. The project will be concentrated on the trans- One of those purchases, as noted in a needs ficer. mission lines in Sylvania Township along the assessment for the fire department, is an addi- Deputy Chief Jim Rettig said the new sergeant Ohio-Michigan border. She also noted that on tional medic unit. In 2014, rescue/emergency Simko told trustees at their most recent meet- has spent most of his career as a patrol officer, occasion it is likely the helicopter will hover for runs totaled 3,637. Last year they were 4,567. ing that the revenue side is at or about the ex- but for a time had been assigned to detective a time if the observer needs a closer look at pected 50 percent for each department and that work as part of a task force attached to the Drug something. Adams said the flights can cause cu- Trustees said they understand that in the cur- departments have kept expenses below half of Enforcement Administration. riosity and sometimes concern for some mem- rent economic climate a request for a fire levy what had been budgeted. bers of the public so the utility issues an alert might not seem well-timed. However, there is a Chief Rettig said Sgt. Tanner has received nu- prior to the patrol. clear and documented need for additional fund- “It’s good news,” Simko said after the meeting. merous departmental citations for superior per- ing to keep the Sylvania Township Fire Depart- “It’s a credit to department heads and all of the formance over his career as well as an award Fire Levy Approval ment at the level of service it has provided. employees who pay close attention to expendi- from MADD for enforcement of drunk driving tures.” laws and an honorable mention in a national Sylvania Township trustees have given the Regular Meeting ‘Top Cop’ competition sponsored by the Na- final approval necessary to place a 1.9 mill levy He added that the work of staying within tional Association of Police Organizations. Sgt. for the fire department on this November's bal- The Sylvania Township Trustees will budget begins when the annual budget is deter- Tanner was at the top of the remaining promo- lot. Trustees had earlier voted in favor of the hold a Regular Meeting at 5 pm on Tues- mined late in the previous year. tion list which had been established in 2018. measure, but the more recent vote came after day, Aug. 4. The public may attend the certification of amounts involved by the Lucas meeting electronically via telephone at It’s the township’s practice to not rely on ex- Building Permits Increase County Auditor. Under current circumstances, 877-568-4106 using the Access Code penditures of the previous year to set the budget, the fire fund is predicted to run a deficit in 2022. 677-255-877 or via their computer, tablet but to start with a clean slate. Simko stated he Although the coronavirus pandemic has or smartphone at global. knows of other entities which essentially punish slowed some construction categories in Sylvania When a 1.5 mill levy was approved in 2014, gotomeeting.com/join/677255877. If any departments that stay well below their budgeted Township and elsewhere it has been responsible the department's 56 firefighter/paramedics re- citizen would like to test the technology expenditures. for an increase in one area. sponded to 4,706 alarms. Last year its 60 fire- in advance of the meeting they are en- fighter/paramedics responded to 6,380 calls for couraged to make contact with Township “They’re kind of saying if you didn't use it this According to statistics kept by the Sylvania aid. Last month the department added three fire- Administrator Oliver Turner at year, you don't need it for next year,” he ex- Township Planning and Zoning office, requests fighter/paramedics. [email protected]. plained. “We just want to know what necessary for permits for the installation of home swim- expenditures are coming.” He noted that pre- ming pools more than tripled by the end of this Fire Chief Mike Ramm had suggested a levy budget talks can lead to some negotiating, but is- June compared to the same time period in 2019. request for 2.4 mills, but after discussions with sues are resolved and a budget agreed upon for Permits through June this year totaled 13 as op- each department. posed to the four permits issued through the same time period last year and in 2018. The township's annual revenues are relatively predictable, but the township’s employees can Daryl Graus, manager of the planning and make a difference on the expense side of the zoning office, said he and his staff noticed the in- ledger. crease and said it seemed based on concerns re- lated to the pandemic. “For the last several years we’ve developed a good relationship and I think it shows, both in Donna Okapal, an owner of Bella Blue Pools, developing a budget and in working hard to stay said her business has seen a large increase, say- within it.” ing, “People would rather use their own yards than go somewhere else.” She noted that some The general fund has spent about $850,000, swimming facilities didn’t open this year and or 41 percent, of its annual budget, the road and those that have, have imposed limits. Okapal bridge fund has listed expenditures of $1,046,370 said much of the business is driven by parents for 29.6 percent of its budget, the police depart- who aren’t comfortable sending their children to ment has spent 44.8 percent of its budget with pools, which are either public or private, and she expenditures of about $3,800,000 and the fire de- added, “In some cases they don’t want their kids partment is at 47 percent of its budget with costs to go down to the neighbors’ pool where the kids of $4,760,000. have gone in prior summers.” Simko noted that the road and bridge fund is Helicopter Flights usually well below its budgeted expenditures at this time of year because all of the costs of sea- Toledo Edison began helicopter flights over Sylvania Township in late July, weather permit-

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12A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 Shaken or Stirred Raises Funds Child care dilemma facing Sylvania area businesses Shaken or Stirred Chairman Barbara Baumgarter, ProMedica Flower While most Sylvania area businesses appear each center. Employees with children who Hospital Auxiliary President Susan to have adapted to the requirements of oper- need child care are looking for help.” Kanwal, Treasurer Kim Wood and ating under the rules and regulations in place Executive Director of Metro Region due to the coronavirus pandemic, child care She added, “Opening additional child care Foundation William Garbe celebrate services remains a major concern. centers, such as through nonprofits and at a donation to the Here 2 Help churches, poses its own problems including ProMedica Employee Assistance That was one conclusion from a recent staffing and ensuring wi-fi capabilities since Fund. Proceeds were received from Zoom meeting of the Business Restoration some of the children at the centers may need the Auxiliary's Shaken or Stirred Casino Task Force formed by the Sylvania Area to continue online studies.” Royale 2020 event. The annual in- Chamber of Commerce. According to person event was canceled but a mail-in restaurant and raffle prize event Michelle Sprott, executive director of the The Task Force, formed to serve as a sound- was held that included dinners and gift cards to eight local restaurants chamber, “Businesses are concerned with how ing board for the Chamber, and composed of and two handmade quilts by local fabric artist Sheila Painter. their employees can come to work when child business leaders from throughout the commu- care is so confusing. Those child care centers nity, also heard that voluntary use of face —by Mary Helen Darah that are open are permitted to operate only at masks when in public now is mandatory about half capacity based on the design of across Ohio as ordered by Gov. DeWine. While health care is now in an improved position compared to March, 2020, with better treatment, resources, and testing, the public still needs to be vigilant. “We all need to tol- erate the inconveniences for a little bit longer,” said Jerry Arkebauer, president of the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corp., and a member of the Task Force. The SACIC is a nonprofit representing a collaboration of busi- ness and government working to enhance bal- anced economic growth and the quality of life in the greater Sylvania area. Lakeview CremationTOLEDO MEMORIAL PARK Garden Family man receives help STARTING AT with a new roof for his home $199 After years of caring for others, it is now FIND YOUR FOREVER PLACE | TOLEDOMEMORIALPARK.COM a local Toledo man’s turn to a receive a helping hand from his community. Osmound Bridges is the primary caretaker in his family. He moved back to Toledo in 2010 to take care of his mother. After her passing in 2012, he acquired her aging house and recently started caring for his sister and brother. Earlier this year, Bridges tried to repair the chimney on his home himself. However, the project became too much for him. He turned to Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity for help. With the support of the city of Toledo’s Community Block Grant funding and donated product from Owens Corning, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity has assisted Bridges with an affordable roof replacement through its Home Repair program. Working in partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods and Owens Corning, for Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity the Bridges’ roof replacement is the 200th roof replacement in Lucas County, a roof worth celebrating. Over the past three years, with the growing support of Owens Corning and the city of Toledo, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHFH) has continued to expand its roof replacement program to meet the needs of area homeowners. MVHFH plans to replace 65 roofs in Lucas County this year.

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13A Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory acquires the Shank Neighborhood Funeral Homes Keith Walker, president and CEO of Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory, announced that Keith Walker Ryan Hobbs Jim Ridener his firm has acquired the six Shank Neighbor- President and CEO / Licensed Vice President and General Vice President and General hood Funeral Homes locations in northwest Manager / Licensed Funeral Manager / Licensed Funeral Director Ohio. These include Witzler-Shank Funeral Funeral Director Homes in Perrysburg, Walbridge and Toledo, Director and Embalmer and Embalmer Neville-Shank Funeral Home in Holland, Along with its reputable name, Walker Hoeflinger-Shank Funeral Home in Oregon plans on introducing added services such as tional as you like chapel reference. The Blanchard-Strabler Fu- and Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home in professional certified celebrants, custom- •You will be given the opportunity for a neral Home will continue to operate under Toledo. printed materials and future facilities up- that name. It will be relocated to 3219 grades. Additionally, Walker owns and spiritually significant ceremony Tremainsville Rd. at the corner of Alexis Road. The merger of the two family-owned fu- operates its own crematory so that families’ •Your guests’ comfort will be a focus neral operations was initiated by Robert loved ones who choose cremation never leave •You will value the experience. With this acquisition, Walker operates 11 Shank Sr., who said that the families have the care of the Walker professionals. The Shank funeral homes will be rebranded funeral homes in Lucas, Wood and Ottawa known each other for many years and have counties, Northcoast Crematory, and Preci- frequently discussed a merger. “Three gener- According to Walker, “The ‘Walker Prom- as Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory. Each sion Monument. ations of friendship have turned into a busi- ises’ will be introduced to the communities, location will have a heritage or community ness relationship, and we think it’s great.” which include: It was this foundation of friendship and •Your budget will be respected trust that moved the senior Shank and his son •You will have 24-hour access to the Walker Robert Shank Jr., to reach out to Keith Walker team for this opportunity. They knew Walker’s level •You will have the opportunity for a private of care and expertise would be the very best goodbye going forward for the communities they serve. •Your service can be as creative or as tradi- “The Walker Funeral Homes have a long- standing reputation for providing selfless care and meaningful experiences to our client fam- ilies and the communities we are so privileged to serve. We look forward to this opportunity to share our mission with our new team members and their communities,” said Walker Regional Vice President, Ryan Hobbs. “The team members who are joining us from the Shank operations are very passionate about serving their communities. I believe we will be able to blend the two organizations nicely,” added Walker Regional Vice President Jim Ridener. Both Hobbs and Ridener were instrumental in the transition of ownership. TARTA develops mandatory employee safety protocols When an employee of the Toledo Area required to wear a facial mask unless they are A DREAM LENDER Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) tested in a solitary work environment such as an for DREAM HOMES positive for COVID-19 immediate action was office. taken. The individual serves in an internal Mortgage Lending staff position and does not interact with the • TARTA provided all employees with a public and last worked on Sunday, July 19. digital thermometer. Employees are required You’ve been patient. Scouring the market. Looking for that to take their temperature prior to arriving at home that checks all the boxes. But the home buying process is The employee being directed to self- work and at the end of the workday. complicated and overwhelming. You can be ready with a little help quarantine and analysis of any coworker(s) from Waterford Bank. We take the time to truly know each of our who may have been in less than six feet of • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clients, assessing their personal goals and guiding them through contact for more than 10 minutes. TARTA such as hand sanitizer and gloves are buying, selling, and borrowing. We even take simple a step further already conducts nightly disinfection of work provided to all employees. with our mortgage loan originator apps and educational video series. areas with CDC approved cleaning agents With Waterford on your side, you’re always ready and never alone. and is committed to continuing this practice. • TARTA regularly informs employees about best practices and protocols to prevent Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. TARTA has been working diligently to the spread of COVID-19 in the work place. All loans subject to credit approval. NMLS# 520256 provide all employees the safest possible work environment. Since early March, • Non-essential employees are working WAT E R F O R D B A N K N A . C O M TARTA has taken multiple steps and remotely. Other employees work reduced TOLEDO: 866-707-2871 | PERRYSBURG: 855-896-2064 developed mandatory employee safety hours to minimize risk and exposure in protocols including: TARTA facilities and offices. • Employees are strongly encouraged not • TARTA facilities have been closed to the to report to work if they are, or suspect to be, public to limit the spread of COVID-19. sick. TARTA is closely monitoring this situation • Employee work areas are sanitized and with the employee and Toledo-Lucas County disinfected daily. Health Department. For more information on TARTA’s efforts related to COVID-19, • TARTA has provided all employees with rider safety guidelines and links to critical facial masks and employees are always resources visit tarta.com/coronavirus.

14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 All American Karate opens in Kroger Plaza “...Dedicated! Motivated! On a quest to be smiled. “While we focus on fitness and self-de- All American Karate owner John Roberts, center, Tom Broyles, left, and Kane my best!” —These are the final words of the fense skills, our main focus is to build life skills. Simms, right, show their moves in the Sylvania location. creed that each student repeats before his or her Whatever time we have with students, we want martial arts class in the newly opened All to make the most of it and help them change American Karate, 7601 W. Sylvania Ave. in the their lives.” Kroger shopping plaza. In addition to a variety of self-defense skills, Owner John Roberts has successfully oper- many intangibles are included such as integrity, ated his Lambertville, Mich., location for the respect, self-confidence, self-discipline, goal past 15 years and has been looking for a suitable setting, responsibility and leadership skills. “We location in Sylvania for some time. “Sylvania is do the best we can to help our students,” a beautiful location and has the feel of a very Roberts said. caring place. Families strive to provide the best for their children and it is clear there is a strong Broyles added, “In just the four weeks that sense of community here,” Roberts explained. we have been open, we have already received “And, we wanted to be close enough that in- several testimonials from parents who have no- structors could conveniently travel between the ticed major changes in their children after at- two locations. I have very talented and dedi- tending our classes. That has been very cated instructors who have been with me for encouraging to us!” some time and they are ready to help share the benefits of the martial arts and a Black Belt Classes are grouped according to age and mindset to another community.” later on skill level as students begin as early as age 4. “We also offer a variety of classes for He added, “I trained with Thomas Broyles adults. Class times are scheduled on Monday when we were growing up and he is the head through Thursday from 4:10 to 9 pm and Sat- instructor in the Sylvania location. Kane Simms urday from 10 am to 3 pm. Friday office hours has also been with me for several years. This is are from noon to 5 pm for first appointments more than just a job for all of us. We are pas- at the school and the studio is closed on Sun- sionate about what we do.” day. According to Roberts, the term ‘karate’ is a “We feel strongly that it is important to give general term to describe martial arts. “We offer back to the communities where we are located. a traditional eclectic style of the art, but we do We will be offering free community events for much more than punching and kicking,” he self-defense and anti-bullying seminars soon, as we do in Lambertville,” Roberts promised. ProMedica and Kumanu launch innovative solutions for employers to address critical risks in well being programs ProMedica and Kumanu, a leading purpose- that focusing efforts in this area pays real divi- centered well-being technology firm, have part- dends for employers, plus, it’s the right thing to nered to launch an innovative solution for do for people. And now – working with our col- employers that addresses critical risk factors leagues at Kumanu – we can do so at scale. Ku- often not sufficiently accounted for in most cor- manu’s work in life purpose is a major new porate well-being programs: the social determi- addition to our SDOH work, and it adds one nants of health. more very important piece as we try to improve individuals’ personal, social and economic fac- Social determinants of health are the social, tors.” economic, and environmental factors that im- pact health risks and outcomes. They include Kumanu is known for its technology that factors such as food insecurity, financial strain, fuses the latest neuroscience research with be- housing, behavioral health, transportation, vio- havior design and machine learning to amplify lence risks and childcare. While clinical care ac- and activate purpose, increase resilience, change counts for only 20 percent of health outcomes, mindsets, and achieve enduring behavior SDOH and behavior taken together influence change. around 80 percent, according to the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement. 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FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15A Rick’s City Diner expands outdoors: new patio construction completed Rick’s City Diner patrons will soon be able few months, it’s how fortunate I am to have inventory, helps Salem with ordering and has hard worker and she is eager to learn every- to enjoy breakfast and lunch on a new patio. Amy on our team,” Salem said. been spending time learning kitchen routines. thing she can and has so many good ideas for “This is something that I have wanted to do It was during this time that Szabo was pro- “I want to learn everything,” Szabo stated. us. She also has a wonderful rapport with our ever since I opened the diner seven years ago,” moted to general manager-in-training. With In addition to her diner duties, Szabo has customers. She has been able to bond with a noted owner Rick Salem. “But it wasn’t until Salem’s help, she is learning every aspect of the also been overseeing progress on the patio, lot of them and they, in turn, enjoy talking we were dealing with COVID-19 that it is business. which is adjacent to the diner. The 16-foot by with her and treat her with respect,” Salem happening. Actually, it was the urging of Amy “I am thrilled for this opportunity,” Szabo 32-foot outdoor eating area will accommo- said. “In addition to all she does at here, she Szabo, the general manager, who not only said. “I have always loved diners and it was my date up to eight umbrella-equipped tables is a single mother of an 8-year-old daughter brought up the idea but got the project under- dream to be able to run one someday. When while maintaining the proper social distance and is doing a wonderful job as a mother too. way.” I heard that the diner was to close, I cried, and required. Planters filled with colorful flowers That also is a very demanding job and she According to Salem, Szabo was at the I came back offering to help in anyway I will frame the area, creating a private setting. does it with ease and a smile on her face. She restaurant every day during the mandated could. What else was I going to do? I love this “Rick and I listened to suggestions from our also finds time to serve on the board of the shutdown helping to clean and getting the place and everything about it. I love working customers and this patio is amazing and beau- Cherry Street Mission. She truly has earned diner ready for reopening. “She was here even with Rick and the rest of the staff. I also enjoy tiful,” she said. my respect.” though she didn’t get paid. It was during this getting to know our guests who pretty much “Amy is doing a wonderful job. She is a “We make a great team,” they agreed. time, I realized how special she is and how are all great. I also love the food. This diner is much she really cares about the diner and its wonderful. It is a beautiful place to be.” success. She had been a server for the past Since reopening, Szabo has assumed the re- four years and was doing a great job, but when sponsibilities of her new role. She works we had the opportunity to work closely to- closely with all of the staff, greets patrons, gether I learned that she even thinks like I do. opens and closes the diner, reconciles the cash If anything good has come out of these past drawer, does the banking, keeps tabs on the Rotarians Meet In Person and Virtually Rick’s City Diner General Manager Amy Szabo watches over every stage of the new patio construction. L-R: Jan Watkins, Joe Szafarowicz, Beth Carr, Dave Walker, guest speaker District Governor Keith Hodkinson, Sylvania Rotary Club President Laura Dosch, and Assistant Governor David Dennis gather on July 23 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. The weekly meeting featured the District Governor speaking on ways the Rotary opens doors of opportunity. Five Lakes Church Executive Pastor Benton Cole visits with Sylvania Rotary Club President Laura Dosch before his presentation on July 16 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. Members attended in person as well as online to hear Cole discuss leadership and tensions in the work environment as well as the roles of spokesperson, direction setter, coach and change artist within an organization. — by Mary Helen Darah

16A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 SPORTS Junior Champions Crowned Lourdes wrestlers earn all conference honors Lourdes University’s wrestling program had All-SAC squad. eight members earn Academic All-Sooner Lourdes had the second most members of Athletic Conference honors, including three named as SAC Scholar-Athletes. any school on the Academic All-SAC squad, which had a total of 36 honorees. To earn the Liam Alicardi (Westerville, Ohio/North accolade, wrestlers must be sophomores, H.S.), Garret Anderson (Oregon, Ohio/Clay juniors, or seniors who have produced a H.S.), Jimmy Balazy (Parma, Ohio/Padua minimum 3.25 grade-point average during the Franciscan H.S.), Jasper Gallardo (Los previous two semesters. Angeles, Calif./Saint Paul H.S.), Tyler Gates (Smiths Creek, Mich./Marysville H.S.), Flynn Anderson, Gallardo, and Gates were also Hamilton (Tucker, Ga./Tucker H.S.), Nick named SAC Scholar-Athletes, an award open Henneman (Oregon, Ohio/Clay H.S.), and to juniors or above in academic standing with Chris Jedding (Mason, Ohio/Mason H.S.) at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA who have represented the Gray Wolves on the Academic attended the school for at least two full years as a non-transfer or one full year as a transfer. Kaitlyn Schroeder of Jacksonville, Scotty Kennon of Bradenton, Fla., Toledo Opera and Guild ‘Fore Opera’ Golf Outing Fla., with a score of five-under- is the Boys Division Champion, The Toledo Opera and the Opera Guild are planning a ‘Fore Opera’ Golf Outing to be held Monday, par 211, won the 2020 American shooting two rounds of eight- Sept. 21 at Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. The outing will feature a day of enjoyable events Junior Golf Association Dana under-par 64 with a final score of including an 18-hole foursome golf tournament, several contest holes and prizes. Incorporated Junior Open at 17-under-par 199. This is his Sylvania Country Club on second career AJGA win. He is ‘Fore Opera’ invites golfers from around the community to help raise funds for the Opera’s mission Wednesday, July 22. The 54-hole, committed to attend Wake Forest of providing first class entertainment in NW Ohio and to continue providing opera educational op- stroke-play tournament is her first University. The runner up is Drew portunities for students. The cost to golf is $150 per golfer or $600 a foursome, which includes lunch, AJGA victory and her fifth top-five Salyers of Howard, Ohio, who evening grazing, and entry into the prize drawings. Registration for the golf outing as well as spon- AJGA finish. She is currently ranked shot a six-under par 68 in the sorships can be purchased through toledooperaguild.org or toledoopera.org No. 136 in the Rolex AJGA final round to finish 14 under par Rankings. 202. The golf sponsorship designations are available now and should fill up quickly. Those who are un- able to provide a sponsorship can consider putting together a foursome, sponsoring a hole sign or do- nating a prize item. Name Sponsorship is $5,000 and there are several other categories available. Toledo Opera has impacted the lives of thousands locally and across the country, from students taking part in local outreach activities, to audiences enjoying a performance in Toledo’s Valentine The- atre, to talented performers practicing their art. Producing operas requires both material and human resources, from sets, costumes and theater space, to orchestra musicians, makeup designers and stage- hands. At Toledo Opera, more than $1 million is raised annually, with approximately 80 percent spent locally, much of it with local partner organizations.

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17A Marathon Classic Presented by Dana underway at Highland Meadows The Marathon LPGA Classic has returned to the entire tournament team for working so hard It was the tournament’s plan to honor and Children’s Charities Highland Meadows Golf Club through Aug. 9. to protect the health and safety of everyone in- offer free admission to frontline healthcare volved in their event and the northwest Ohio Those interested in donating to the 2020 Marathon Petroleum, Dana, tournament community,” LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan workers and grocery store employees this year Marathon LPGA Classic charities can do so by sponsors, and the LPGA have been instrumental said. “This was a difficult decision as fans have in addition to military, police, fire, and EMS. The texting KIDSWIN to 74121. The 25 local chil- in making this year’s tournament possible al- always been a big part of the Marathon LPGA Marathon LPGA Classic though without fans. Despite the tournament’s Classic presented by Dana. I hope our fans will dren’s charities include: efforts, the COVID-19 global pandemic contin- watch all four rounds of the Marathon LPGA will be extending this ues to negatively affect the sports industry. The Classic on The Golf Channel this year, but also Brother Big Sister of West Marathon LPGA Classic team has worked dili- rejoin us for an epic year in 2021, where we’ll not offer for these groups to gently to create the best possible community-fo- only be back in Toledo for the Marathon LPGA Central Ohio; CASA/Gal of cused event that the current climate will allow. Classic but also for the 2021 Solheim Cup.” receive free admission for Hancock County; Catholic “I applaud Marathon Petroleum, Dana and next year’s tournament, Club; Children’s Museum of scheduled for July 5-11 at Findlay; College Mentors Highland Meadows Golf For Kids; Connecting Kids Club. To Meals; Courageous “While we are ex- Marathon Classic Presented by Dana Field of Players Community Services; Fran- tremely sad that specta- ciscan Earth Literacy Cen- tors won’t be able to Ana Belac, Portoroz, Slovenia Stephanie Meadow, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland ter; Geary Family YMCA; Kasey Miller, Columbus, Ohio Mariah Stackhouse, Riverdale, Ga. attend this year’s tourna- Cheyenne Woods, Phoenix, Ariz. Muni He, Chengdu, China Girls on the Run of NW Nelly Korda, Bradenton, Fla. Yealimi Noh, Concord, Calif. ment we know it is the Lexi Thompson. Delray Beach, Fla. Haeji Kang, Seoul, Republic of Korea Ohio; Hancock County Spe- Minjee Lee, Perth, Australia Klara Spilkova, Prague, Czech Republic right thing to do for the Danielle Kang, Las Vegas, Nev. Lindsey Weaver, Bellefontaine, Ohio cial Olympics; Hancock Lit- Lizette Salas, Azusa, Calif. Jaclyn Lee, Calgary, Alberta Canada safety of the community, Carlota Ciganda, Pamplona, Spain Emma Talley, Princeton, Ky. eracy; Heartbeat of Toledo; Amy Yang, Seoul, Republic of Korea Albane Valenzuela, Geneva, Switzerland our sponsors, volunteers, Sei Young Kim finishes 22-under- Jamie Farr Scholarship Yu Liu, Beijing, China Yui Kawamoto, Matsuyama, Japan and LPGA players,” said par at the 2019 Marathon Classic Fund; Junior Achievement Brittany Altomare, Shrewsbury, Mass. Jennifer Chang, Cary, North Carolina Executive Director Judd Presented by Dana. Jessica Korda, Jupiter, Fla. Dana Finkelstein, Chandler, Ariz. Silverman. “The good of NW Ohio; Muscular Dys- Brittany Lincicome, Seminole, Fla. Elizabeth Szokol, Chicago, Ill. Celine Boutier, Montrouge, France Haley Moore, Escondido, Calif. trophy Association; Angel Yin, Arcadia, Calif. Alana Uriell, Carlsbad, Calif. news is that all four rounds of the tournament ProMedica Foundation (First Tee/Boys & Girls Caroline Masson, Gladbeck, Germany Elizabeth Nagel, DeWitt, Mich. are nationally televised live on The Golf Channel Club); Ronald McDonald House Charities; Sara’s Azahara Munoz, San Pedro de Alcantara, Spain Suzuka Yamaguchi, Kanagawa, Japan and we still have the opportunity to raise money Garden; Sleep in Heavenly Peace; Sylvania Com- Bronte Law, Stockport, England Jiwon Jeon, Daegu, Republic of Korea for the 25 northwest Ohio children’s charities munity Action Team; YMCA of Bucyrus-Tiffin; Megan Khang, Rockland, Mass. Mina Harigae, Monterey, Calif. that will benefit from this year’s tournament.” and YMCA of Greater Toledo. Ally McDonald, Fulton, Miss. Sarah Burnham, Maple Grove, Minn. Morgan Pressel, Boca Raton, Fla. Maia Schechter, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Tournament Schedule Marina Alex, Wayne, New Jersey Kelly Tan, Batu Pahat, Malaysia Jennifer Kupcho, Westminster, Col. Christina Kim, San Jose, Calif. Aug. 3-4: Practice round Highland Meadows Jing Yan, Shanghai, China Min Seo Kwak, Seoul, Republic of Korea Aug. 4: DANA Pro-Am at Inverness, 8 am Jasmine Suwannapura, Bangkok, Thailand Matilda Castren, Helsinki, Finland Aug. 5: Buckeye Broadband Pro-Am, Highland Meadows, 8 am Kristen Gillman, Austin, Texas Louise Ridderstrom, Stocksund, Sweden Aug. 6: First Round at Highland Meadows; Golf Channel Live 1-4 pm Jenny Shin, Seoul, Republic of Korea Linnea Johansson, Bastad, Sweden Aug. 7: Second Round at Highland Meadows; Golf Channel Live 4-7 pm Lydia Ko, Auckland, New Zealand Marissa Steen, West Chester, Ohio Aug. 8: Third Round at Highland Meadows; Golf Channel Live 4-6 pm Annie Park. Levittown, New York Kim Kaufman, Clark, South Dakota Aug. 9: Final Round at Highland Meadows; Golf Channel Live 4-6 pm Ashleigh Buhai, Johannesburg, South Africa Brianna Do, Lakewood, Calif. Anna Nordqvist, Eskilstuna, Sweden Andrea Lee, Hermosa Beach, Calif. For Serious & Not So Serious Golfers Alena Sharp, Hamilton, Ontario Yujeong Son, Busan, Republic of Korea Sarah Jane Smith, Sunshine Coast, Australia Lee Lopez Whittier, Calif. Friday, August 28, 2020 at Katherine Kirk, Sunrise Beach, Australia Bianca Pagdanganan,, Roi-Et, Thailand Amy Olson, Oxbow, North Dakota Mandaluyong City, Philippines 7677 US 223 Jodi Ewart Shadoff, North Yorkshire, England Youngin Chun, Duluth, Ga. Stacy Lewis, The Woodlands, Texas Kyung Kim, Chandler, Ariz. 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Ruixin Liu, Guangdong, China provide youth and community programs Ticket Includes: Austin Ernst, Seneca, South Carolina Kendall Dye, Edmond, Ok. that teach our youth to make healthy • Networking Maria Fernanda Torres, San Juan, Puerto Rico Isi Gabsa, Munich, Germany • Continental Breakfast Madelene Sagstrom, Enkoping, Sweden Jacqui Concolino, Orlando, Fla. -risk behaviors, • Unlimited use of the Range prior to start Ryann O'Toole, San Clemente, Calif. Katelyn Dambaugh, Charleston, South Carolina including drug and alcohol use. • 18 holes of golf & cart Haru Nomura, Kanagawa, Japan Laura Diaz, Scotia, NY • Hotdog, chips & soda or beer at turn Caroline Inglis, Eugene, Ore. Natalie Gulbis, Lake Las Vegas, Virginia • After event meal Charlotte Thomas, Guildford, England Kris Tamulis, Naples, Fla. • Chance of winning great prizes Cristie Kerr, Scottsdale, Ariz. 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18A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 SCHOOLS Mask-Wearing Individual school requirements can vary, so dren pick out fabrics as there are so many to marked for clean masks. These designations Tips for Kids parents should make sure they understand their choose from. A parent who is a seamstress can make it easy to know which masks are contam- children's specific school masking guidelines as sit down and sew them, but there are easy, no- inated and which are available for use. BY TIFFANY POTTKOTTER well as the CDC’s. It can be helpful for parents sew ways to make a mask, too. It can be a fun to explain to their children that mask-wearing is experiment. Another tip is to use a different fab- 5. Practice wearing masks and gradually in- With new mask mandates, a rule right now. ric for the front and the back. This helps children crease the time. It is so important to avoid put- and the approach of a new to more easily distinguish which is the front and ting the burden on teachers to teach kids how to school year, it is important for Five tips to help children adjust to mask- which is the backside of the mask. wear a mask at home. They should be familiar parents to help their children wearing are: and used to wearing them before school begins. adjust to mask-wearing. Here 4. Learn the proper way to mask and un- are some important tips on 1. Model a good attitude and set an example. mask.“Donning” and “doffing” are typical words After teaching the reasons why to wear how to help children adjust to Parents should wear their own mask and keep a in an organization where employees put on and masks, setting a good example, and showing the mask-wearing. positive attitude. If they are going to the store and remove work-related protective gear. They can proper procedures, it is time to practice. Maybe Experts agree all should follow the Centers for want the child to wear a mask, they should be be great vocabulary words to teach kids. To just start with wearing them for 10 seconds. As Disease Control and Prevention’s recommenda- sure to put theirs on first. Attitude and role mod- properly don a mask wash hands or use hand children adjust to wearing the mask, parents tions and to check for updates as recommenda- eling of the parent really affects the majority of a sanitizer. Touch only the part that wraps around should gradually increase the time. Once the tions change according to new scientific child’s behavior. If the parent has a positive ap- the ears while securing the mask. Gently pull children are fairly acclimated, have them try research. The current CDC guidelines for chil- proach, even if they do not agree with it, the below the chin to adjust the mask to the position reading with their mask on or doing homework dren are that everyone two years and older wear child will be more likely to follow suit and do the covering nose to chin. To properly doff a mask for five minutes. Continue to increase the time a cloth face covering that covers their nose and same. wash hands or use hand sanitizer. Touch the part and vary the activities until they are largely ad- mouth in public settings when around people behind the ear and remove it straight forward. justed to mask-wearing. not living in the same household, particularly 2. Explain the importance of mask-wearing. Then fold the mask in half and put it in a paper where other social distancing measures are dif- Kids tend to like superheroes and superheroes bag, labeled with the name. With a little preparation, many children can ficult to maintain. wear a mask. Parents have an opportunity to adjust to mask-wearing without much difficulty. Also, cloth face coverings should not be put teach children that mask-wearing is fun and im- It is important to teach your kids that their The sooner parents start helping their children on babies or children younger than two because portant and not a punishment. Based on the lat- masks are just for them and are not to be shared. make a gradual transition, the better prepared of the danger of suffocation. Children younger est research, it is considered one of the best Also, they should be stored in a safe place. the children will be for the new school year. than two years of age are listed as an exception things children can do to help stop the spread of as well as anyone who has trouble breathing or germs. Parents can also emphasize that children Another tip is to have two bins in the laundry Tiffany Pottkotter MSN, MA, LPCC, APRN, is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise un- should wear masks to protect others, just like su- room: one marked for dirty masks and one PMHNP-BC, is a ProMedica Psychiatric able to remove the face covering without assis- perheroes protect others. Nurse Practitioner tance. 3. Size the mask appropriately. Children St. Francis de Sales wins Three Telly Awards should have masks that fit snugly around their face to help prevent germs from spreading. It Card Advertising President Teresa should cover the nose to chin and fit comfortably Costanzo, and St. Francis de Sales around the ears. A fun activity is to have the chil- School President Fr. Geoff Rose, OSFS, learn the school won a silver and two bronze Telly awards for the TV 30 second SFS CASE spot and the video about the ProMedica Human Performance Lab of CASE created by Card Advertising. St. Francis de Sales was the only high school with a commercial that won in the education category. We’re in SCAT Speaks... high school. I knew there was a lot that I didn’t this together BY INGA HOLTON know about current trends with adolescents, so I wanted to add to the tools in my toolbox. The Just like a loyal teammate, I am a mother to two children ages 12 and 14 focus of SCAT is to encourage youth to make we’ll always have your back. who attend Sylvania Schools. A few years ago, I healthy choices. Those choices include dealing started attending the Sylvania Community Ac- with stress, relationships, eating, and not using al- Cathleen McGuire tion Team parenting workshops to prepare myself cohol and drugs. McGuire Group Insurance Agency as my children moved from elementary to junior 6387 Monroe Street I have now been working for SCAT for the last Sylvania, OH 43560 SMALL, INDEPENDENT, LOCAL, ART SUPPLY STORE year as the Parent Coordinator. I have presented Fax: 419-885-9017 parenting information at the Sylvania library, at 419-885-4600 FOR THE LOVE OF ART INC. parent club meetings, at a local business and through the Sylvania Schools Parent Organization Erie Insurance Exchange, Erie Insurance Co., Erie Insurance Property & Casualty • ART SUPPLIES Facebook page during the stay-at-home period. Co., Flagship City Insurance Co. and Erie Family Life Insurance Co. (Erie, PA) or • CUSTOM FRAMING In January I was evaluating how to further reach Erie Insurance Co. of New York (Rochester, NY). Go to erieinsurance.com for • ART CLASSES parents in our community, and I thought the Syl- company licensure and product details. CMS149_sports1 2/18 • STAFFED BY vania AdVantage was a great resource. WORKING ARTISTS I have assembled a menu of topics including stress and anxiety, technology, vaping, alcohol, The gift of art, from the heart... and body image. I update existing presentations Art Classes Ages 5 - Adult and add topics based on new research and feed- back. I will be writing a monthly column for the Everything for every artist - Sylvania AdVantage about relevant issues. kids & adults, students & professionals! We are living in different circumstances than 4027 N. Holland-Sylvania we have previously faced, so my hope is to utilize technology to continue reaching parents in our Just NORTH of Sylvania Ave. on Holland Sylvania Rd. community. Those interested in having me speak to a group or organization, or have suggestions for 419-882-2060 • forloveart.com future columns or presentation topics, can email me at [email protected]. We can all benefit from adding to our parent- ing toolboxes.

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19A Kicking off school with needed supplies Welcome New Superintendent! BY MARY HELEN DARAH ents, and teachers are all preparing for a unique school year with the challenges brought on by Normally the United Way kicks off its cam- COVID-19. One thing we know for certain is paign season by gathering over 1,000 of its clos- that students need supplies to support their est friends to assemble 5,000 backpacks for local learning, whether in the classroom or at home. students in just over an hour. This year, school So many family budgets are stretched so thin kits were assembled in small groups of 6-8 peo- that they can't afford the basic school supplies,\" ple, working in different rooms, in 1.5 hour shifts stated Segur. spread over two days. With the generosity of sponsors Dana and JFS, as well as 75 volunteers, Due to COVID-19, Sylvania Area Family 4,000 back-to-school kits were assembled. Services Annual Back-2-School supply event will look a little bit different this year. School supplies School kits have been distributed to Toledo will be distributed via a drive-thru system. In Public Schools, the Salvation Army, Lucas partnership with the United Way of Greater County Children Services, Kinship Navigator Toledo, SAFS will be distributing school supply and locally to Sylvania Area Family Services kits to support Sylvania students Aug. 10-12. (SAFS). Pre-registration is required. SAFS Executive Director Dottie Segur was United Way of Greater Toledo Manager of part of the corps of volunteers assembling kits Donor Communications and Engagement Jen- on July 27 at the United Way of Greater Toledo. nifer Archer encourages those interested to get She was honored to help. \"For over 20 years, involved and volunteer. \"It is very rewarding to SAFS has had the privilege of giving our local see the tremendous impact that even a couple of youth a Back-2-School carnival-style party that hours of time can do for your community,\" she the kids look forward to every summer. We are stated. Visit volunteertoledo.org or email volun- so saddened that we will not be able to do that [email protected]. To register a Sylvania for them this year. We will miss seeing the laugh- School District student for school supplies visit ter and excitement on their faces. Students, par- bit.ly/safs-b2s-2020. Veronica Motley, EdD, assumes the role of superintendent of Sylvania Schools beginning Aug. 1. She had been the assistant superintendent of the South Euclid Lyndhurst School System. Southview educator Jerry Bascuk Margaret Watson and Miranda Umin and son Ben, a sophomore at St. assemble school supply bags for Francis, keep up the pace with area students at the United Way of fellow volunteers. Greater Toledo on July 27. You’ll always have a place nearby to get lost, and find yourself at the same time. Shannon Szyperski volunteers to help Kelli Jones, of the United Way, and local kids in need at the United Way. husband Jewel pitch in to help assemble packets of school supplies. L-R: Sylvania educator Brandi Sylvania School District teacher For generations, Metroparks has been here metroparkstoledo.com Shepard, Jennifer Archer of the Chris Awls and Southview High for sanctuary and escape. They belong to you. United Way of Greater Toledo and School secretary Kelly Hamill are They belong to all of us. And they always will. Dottie Segur, executive director at happy to help. Sylvania Area Family Services, unite Metroparks. For you. For us. Forever. to make sure kids have needed school supplies.

It’s ‘Christmas in July’ at the Goerlich Center Family members of residents at the Goerlich Center on the ProMedica Flower Hospital campus gather to celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ and carol outside their loved ones windows. 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Road | Sylvania, OH 43560 Joanne and Mark Olnhausan join Colby McDonald and his the other families to sing Christmas grandmother Pam Finch are ready 419 -724 -1200 carols in July to his mother Joan, a to go caroling at the Goerlich resident of the Goerlich Center. Center on July 24. Veterans Eat Free at McCord Coney Island Sales O ce: 5877 Stonelily Lane Jeff and Jane Brennaman are Ahmad Mahmoud welcomes veteran 419 -386 -2686 ready to enjoy breakfast. Chris Crimean, of United States Vets, to McCord Coney Island. Heidi Ladd, Rachel Beranek and ODOT worker Marvin Green stops Chris Battaglini of Rachel Beranek by to pick up breakfast to go and State Farm Insurance agency greet takes time to chat with Dave Neal veterans and give them a ticket for of United States Vets Inc. to learn a free breakfast at McCord Coney about its programs. Island on Thursday July 23.

Aug. 4 - Aug. 18, 2020 SECTION B Vol. 25, No. 8 • yourgood.news YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Doneghy Inclusive Garden Opens at Toledo Botanical Garden The Doneghy Inclusive Garden, created by aromas and taste. Metroparks Toledo and The Ability Center, The new garden was paid for with private The Ability Center of Greater Toledo The Doneghy Garden has raised was dedicated and opened July 30. In addition Executive Director Tim Harrington beds that are accessible for people to many accessible features, the garden has a contributions from the Lott-Conlon Founda- speaks at the event. in wheelchairs. safe and enclosed feel for those with emo- tion, Susan L. Conda, Laura Woo in memory tional and mental disorders. Many plants se- of Helen Jean Weinkauf, The Greater Toledo lected have been shown to trigger memories Community Foundation and the Metroparks for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Toledo Foundation Membership program. In addition, ADA-compliant concrete paths About Charles and Lera are at proper grades. Stamped concrete has Doneghy been added for contrast with change of tex- ture at edges and intersections for those with The garden was dedicated in honor of visual disabilities. The raised beds make plants Charles and Lera Doneghy. Charles, who died and flowers accessible to people who use in 2018, was a judge for 32 years with the wheelchairs. A sitting wall has been built at Lucas County Common Pleas and Toledo ADA compliant height and depth and there Municipal courts. Lera, a retired Toledo Pub- are accessible spaces where someone in a lic Schools teacher, is a member of the wheelchair can sit with friends and family. Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners. Married more than 50 years, the Doneghys A rain curtain has also been added, which shared their personal struggles with provides a soothing sound barrier. Alzheimer’s disease and other health chal- lenges so others could better understand the There are visual, touch and sound elements disease and the needs of people with disabili- that provide comforting sensory experiences, ties. including plants selected for their textures, PROMEDICA TOLEDO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Russell J. Ebeid was a local hero who cared deeply about kids. It’s why we renamed our children’s hospital after him. And every day, we use our powers to protect kids from illness, injury and chronic conditions so they can go out into the world and soar. To learn more, visit promedica.org/ebeidchildrens. © 2020 ProMedica

2B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 HOME Glass City Succulents delivers unique arrangements Sylvania Farmers Market Friday, Aug. 14 – Music from Jaime BY JENNIFER RUPLE are popular choices for plants,” she added. Sylvania First UMC Mills, 6 pm Ruiz and Long became friends about three 7000 Erie St. Saturday, Aug. 15 – EZ Pinkenz, 6 pm Their love for succulents provided friends Tuesdays, 3-7 pm Lexie Ruiz and Jackie Long with the years ago while in a college ministry at the With more space to spread out, the Food Truck Fun inspiration to start a business together. Glass University of Toledo. Their husbands are also weekly Sylvania market offers local City Succulents, which officially launched friends and in the pastor’s college together at produce, flowers, herbs, baked Yark Automotive Group online on June 8, offers custom designed, Christ the Word Church in Sylvania. “Jackie goods, wine, popcorn and hand- 6019 W. Central Ave. boutique arrangements and favors for and I really bonded over our love for plants,” made items. Grab dinner to go from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm showers and events. said Ruiz. During a college mission trip to a variety of food trucks. Enter off Erie Thursday, Aug. 6 – The Saucy China, the friends bought several pots and Street and exit on Orvieto Drive. Slamwich “We started out using hens and chicks that started using them for their own plants. Monday, Aug. 10 – Pancho’s Taco were growing in Jackie’s garden,” said Ruiz. “Now we go all over town in search of cute Fish and Chips Pop-UP Grill Today the business partners incorporate all pots and interesting items. If you can put a Zingerman’s Cornman Farms Thursday, Aug. 13 – Jeanie’s kinds of succulents into their designs. drainage hole in it, you can use it as a pot.” 8540 Island Lake Rd., Dexter, Mich. “Lavender scallops, string of pearls and jade Wednesdays through Aug. 26 Tastings “Caring for your succulents is easy,” said 4 – 8 pm Ruiz. “Make sure they have enough direct British Chef Kieron Hales cooks up Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian sunlight, and you don’t overwater them. Also, traditional fish and chips for pick-up. 5453 Monroe St. be sure to rotate them so they grow evenly all Meals include 12 ounces of golden, Wednesday - Saturday, 4 pm around. They tend to stretch if they are trying battered cod, a hefty serving of A new theme each week. Call 419- to reach the light,” she explained. “Our thick, salty chips (French fries), 824-2463 for reservations. arrangements are designed with pebbles on sauces and condiments. Orders the top and bottom of the soil to assist with must be placed in advance at Home and Garden drainage. We create our own potting mix shop.zingermanscornmanfarms.com with soil, sand and perlite that helps keep the Found Our Haven – Open House roots from rotting as well.” 119 N. Ontario St., downtown Toledo Aug. 13 - 15, 10 am - 5 pm, daily Glass City Succulents’ designs may be Home décor boutique featuring an- viewed at glasscitysucculents.weebly.com or tiques, refinished furniture, and through their Facebook and Instagram pages. handcrafted pillows and acces- Customers can choose to pick up their sories. Open the third weekend of arrangement, or delivery for a small charge is each month. More details on Face- available throughout the greater Toledo book @foundourhaven. vicinity. Music, Wine and Beer U-Pick Flowers and Produce Gust Flower and Produce Farm Benfield Wines 11998 Rodesiler Hwy. 102 N. Main St., Swanton Ottawa Lake, Mich. Kick back, relax and enjoy wine, Open daily 10 am - 8 pm beer and dinner from Switchback Fun for all ages. Pick a basket full of Café. Visit @benfieldwines on Face- any combination of vegetables, or book for more information. pick and design your own flower bouquet for $8. gustbrothers.com Got foodie events? Email Jen at [email protected]

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3B Crazy for Caprese BY JENNIFER RUPLE mozzarella becomes a savory appetizer when fresh basil then whip up a batch of Pesto Caprese Pasta threaded onto skewers and drizzled with pesto to mix into this pasta dish. The The caprese may, in balsamic glaze, a delightful dinner when following recipes yields two cups of toppings and bake it or throw it on the grill, fact, be summer’s arranged and baked on flatbread, and a pesto. You’ll only need about half a cup making for an easy no-oven meal. This recipe quintessential salad. hearty side dish when paired with four cheese for this recipe, but it’s sure nice to have makes two flatbreads. Think of sun-drenched, tortellini and bathed in homemade pesto a stash in your freezer to use for a few 1 package naan flatbread (2-pack) vine-ripened tomatoes, sauce. upcoming meals. Extra virgin olive oil the sweet-spicy aroma of 1 package sliced fresh mozzarella newly picked basil Am I making you crazy for caprese yet? If For the pasta 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese leaves, and the freshest, your answer is yes, here are three new ways to 10-ounce bag cheese tortellini 1 pint grape and cherry tomatoes, halved most creamy mozzarella enjoy these summertime ingredients. 2 cups cherry and grape tomatoes Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced or homemade cheese, all sprinkled with salt and pepper and 4 ounces Ciliegine, cherry size basil pesto (see previous recipe) drizzled with fruity extra virgin olive oil – the Caprese Skewers with mozzarella balls combination is one of the season’s greatest Balsamic Glaze ½ cup basil pesto Heat oven to 400 F. Place flatbreads on a gifts to foodies. Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced baking sheet. Classic caprese flavors not only create the Perfect for snacking by the pool or with perfect salad, but a lot of perfect other things wine on the patio, these colorful hors Cook tortellini according to Brush flatbreads with olive oil. Place 4 to 5 too. The trio of tomatoes, basil and d’oeuvres pack all the flavors of a caprese package directions. Allow to cool. slices of mozzarella on each flatbread. salad on a single skewer. The addition of Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with In a medium size bowl, stir together tomato halves and fresh basil. Or instead of cheese tortellini provides an extra tortellini, tomatoes, mozzarella, ½ cup basil, drop dollops of homemade basil pesto layer of deliciousness. of the pesto. Sprinkle with fresh basil. randomly over the flatbread. For the pesto Bake for 11 – 12 minutes or until cheese is ¼ cup walnuts, pine nuts or a mixture slightly browned and bubbly. of both 2 cloves garlic, minced (Recipe by Jennifer Ruple) 2 ½ cups fresh basil leaves, packed ½ teaspoon kosher salt Flatbread ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup olive oil ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Place walnuts, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor and process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, salt and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use immediately or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top. (Recipe adapted from Ina Garten) Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Flatbread I know… here I go again with the naan bread. It’s just that I think it makes a fabulous base for pizza-type dishes. Just add your 10-ounce bag cheese tortellini 8-ounce container Ciliegine, cherry size mozzarella balls 1 pint mixed cherry and grape tomatoes Fresh basil leaves Extra virgin olive oil Balsamic glaze Cook tortellini according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly. On each bamboo skewer, thread 2 tomatoes, 1 tortellini, 1 mozzarella ball and two basil leaves in the order of your preference. Arrange skewers on a serving platter then drizzle them with olive oil and balsamic glaze. (Recipe by Jennifer Ruple) Pesto Caprese Pasta Take a trip to the local farmers Caprese Skewers market and pick up a big bunch of

4B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 New Senior Pastor hired at Epworth United Methodist Church BY MARY HELEN DARAH istry and Doctor of Sacred Literature. He has of all sizes and looks forward to leading Ep- Way to Good Health,” published by the Mar- been awarded the Harry Denman Excellence worth into the future while celebrating its her- tin Luther King, Jr. Press, Swisher has had Epworth United Methodist Church, located in Evangelism Award from the Foundation for itage. “Epworth United Methodist Church is many unique experiences throughout his at 4855 Central Ave., welcomes Rev. Dr. Evangelism in Nashville, Tenn. and the West both historic in nature but as relevant as the ministry. He recently concluded 5 years of Stephen Swisher as its new senior pastor. Ohio Conference of the United Methodist issues facing America today. We are proud of service as the Chaplain of the Ohio State Sen- Swisher serves on the West Ohio Clergy Ethics Church. Swisher has also served as a Doctoral our heritage but never just content with our ate and has also opened the U.S. Senate and Training Task Force and is a Certified Trainer Mentor and Adjunct Faculty member in distinguished past. Every day we are engaged the U.S. House of Representatives in prayer. for the Faith Trust Institute in the areas of Preaching and Leadership at United Theolog- in mission and ministry to help our neighbors Clergy Ethics, Healthy Boundaries and Safe ical Seminary. here at home and beyond as we proclaim Swisher looks forward to getting to know Sanctuaries. He holds advanced degrees in- Christ from the heart of Toledo,” he stated. the current members of Epworth and hopes cluding a Master of Divinity, Doctor of Min- The new minister is a fourth generation others will come and experience worship at Methodist leader and has pastored churches In addition to being the author of “God's his new church home. As those who know him have said, \"Dr. Swisher can relate to any- one about anything at any time.\" He and daughter Emily are settling into the commu- nity and are enjoying their new residence in Sylvania. New Epworth Pastor Stephen Swisher Close the loop... Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! BY MELINDA LESNIEWIEZ KEEP TOLEDO/LUCAS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL When we think of waste, we often think of things like soiled food wrappers and dirty diapers – not a perfectly wearable pair of jeans that got thrown away just because they don’t fit anymore. What about items that are no longer in wearable condition because of rips and stains? Even in the case of an old stained t-shirt, there are plenty of textile recycling programs to keep even the most unwearable items out of landfills. The best thing to do is donate them. Even if they are un-usable and un-sellable, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Easter Seals will recycle them. When used textiles are collected, fibers from the un-sellable textiles are recycled into roofing material, bond paper, industrial wiping cloths, and remanufactured textiles. Recycling clothing doesn’t necessarily mean only sending it to get shredded up and turned into something new. Donating means passing items on to be used by someone else. “Your trash can be someone else’s treasure!”

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5B Mask making helps feed the hungry I have made 2,093 masks, 176 headbands, and BY MARY HELEN DARAH 12 surgical caps, which are tough to make. It takes me hours to make one of those suckers. Lynda Hoffman saw a need and sprung into That is a total of 2,281 items,” stated Hoffman. action. “I heard local hospitals were in need of The Hoffmans have donated masks and protective gear. Back in March when things headbands to Five Lakes Church, employees of were getting bad, I got a pattern for a headband Sylvania School District, preschools and local and mask from an organization in Canada. hospitals. “ If someone tells me why they need They specifically said that you cannot sell or our items, I am more than happy to help. I es- make money off their patterns. Everything pecially love helping kids. I can size masks so I must be 100 percent nonprofit. I started by can make them for children. They are hard to leaving my sewn items at my neighbor’s door, make but it is worth it to keep kids comfort- who is a nurse, and one thing led to another,” able. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I recalled Hoffman. also have helped men with larger faces and Hoffman began making what she calls beards,” she explained. Ed and Lynda Hoffman drop off food and donations to Sylvania Area Family Services. “COVID covers” and headbands for medical The mask maker is obviously in favor of TOMASE DENTAL CARE professionals in abundance as the need contin- wearing masks and especially ones that are Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! ued to grow. She then branched out to others comfortable and well-made. “We have gone to Accepting new patients! in need of her items. Many thought Hoffman places and seen people wearing horrible DR. TOMASE AND TEAM Call Dr. Timothy Tomase for a variety of treatment options to restore was a professional seamstress but, as she will masks,” she said. “This big guy was wearing a your smile to health, comfort and beauty. tell you, she is a “work in progress.” “I’m not a little bandana. I wish he had one of my masks.” 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township professional seamstress by any means. It’s al- The busy philanthropic couple plans to keep 419.474.5858 • www.toledoohiodental.com ways been a hobby. I have made curtains and going as long as there is a need and they are animals for kids. My grandmother however able to acquire fabric. “We try to keep consis- was a great seamstress. I loved that she was a tent with what we give the food pantry. We do- part of this in a way. I used her elastic to make nate food items and $300 cash weekly. I think my first masks. I now purchase high quality, we have enough money saved back to make soft elastic along with fabric and thread to donations for four more weeks,” stated Hoff- make a quality product.” man. They say that behind every successful man The Hoffmans have enjoyed meeting peo- there is a good woman (and a surprised ple from a safe distance as well as online. They mother-in-law). In this case, behind this have had to deal with a few negative people but woman on a mission, Hoffman has the support the abundance of grateful and supportive peo- and talents of her husband, Ed. “My husband ple keeps them going. The shared experience helps me with everything,” she stated. “Ed was of helping others has been rewarding for the a manager for Kroger and is very analytical and couple. “There have been weeks when the organized. He also cuts fabric, he keeps track SAFS pantry is pretty bare. It is so nice to know of all our numbers and helps drop off dona- we are making a difference. It is also nice to tions and items. I just sew.” know that you can pass along love,” said Hoff- The couple found a way to not only donate man. “A coworker of mine at Lourdes Univer- protective items but help those dealing with sity gave me a tote bag filled with all kinds of food insecurities. People have made donations fabric from quilts her mom had made. She for Hoffman’s items. The couple uses the funds loved seeing it go to a worthy cause. It has been to purchase food for Sylvania Area Family amazing to see how generous people have Services (SAFS) pantry as well as give the or- been. My neighbor gave me a whole jar of ganization a check to purchase hygiene and thread and someone gave me their button col- nonperishable food items to help feed the ever- lection. Quality materials are expensive. Every growing number of those in need. “So far, if little bit helps.” people give me checks, I give them to Sylvania Everything the couple has received they Area Family Services. 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6B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 welcomes Heritage Sylvania receives Ohio CARES Grant CHRISTINA Heritage Sylvania has been awarded an videos and materials for in-class programs JAWORSKI, CNP Ohio CARES grant through Ohio Humani- that will be available to schools for distance ties, the National Endowment for the Hu- learning in the fall. Certi ed Nurse Practitioner,Tina manities and the Federal CARES Act of Jaworski, brings over 15 years’ 2020. Heritage Sylvania includes the Histor- As part of the federal CARES Act of 2020, experience in cardiology, hospital, ical Village, the Lathrop House and the His- funds were allocated to assist non-profits and family practice settings to our torical Society. suffering the economic impact of the health care family. COVID-19 Virus. Specifically, Congress ap- She will provide individualized primary care and education These funds will allow Heritage Sylvania propriated funds to the National Endow- to patients 7 years of age and older, supplementing the to continue to provide innovative new pro- ment for the Humanities that were comprehensive services of our Springforest Family practice. grams that will help support teachers and designated to state humanities councils to parents by giving them fun, engaging expe- aide cultural/heritage organizations. Cul- 3020 N. McCord Rd., Suite 200 • 419.843.3349 riences for students through the months tural/heritage organizations like Heritage Now accepting new patients • Same day appointments available ahead. Additionally, the grant monies will are recognized as being vital to the eco- Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:30am to 5pm • Fri 8:30am to 3:45pm be used to create new ways to connect with nomic health of a community. audiences of all ages, both in person when springforestfamily.com possible and via digital media as needed. “We are grateful for the support of the Ohio Humanities through the National En- (AND STILL HOME TO THE WORLD FAMOUS PITASUB) The funds will also make it possible to dowment for the Humanities and the Fed- WWW.ZANESGRILL.COM • 4900 N. MCCORD, SYLVANIA • 419-882-1796 purchase essential cleaning supplies, new eral CARES act of 2020,” noted Heritage exhibit materials and software to create Sylvania Executive Director Andi Erbskorn. Gavarone announces additional pandemic funds State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowl- tools, including broadband communication ing Green) announced the state’s approval devices, hotspots, etc. of over $87 million in additional funding for COVID-19-related expenses for Ohio’s K-12 $18.3M for Ohio’s libraries schools, libraries, veterans homes and crisis $8.75M for Ohio’s domestic violence shel- support centers. ters and rape crisis centers $4.6M for BMV Deputy Registrar sites These funds, approved by the state Con- and State Driver’s Test centers trolling Board, are provided to Ohio $3M for Ohio’s congressionally-chartered through the federal CARES Act and can be veterans organizations used for necessary pandemic costs, includ- $1M for Ohio’s two veterans homes lo- ing but not limited to personal protection cated in Sandusky (Erie county) and equipment (PPE), safety and sanitation op- Georgetown (Brown county) erations, and remote learning technology. $1M through the Attorney General’s of- fice to be used on COVID19-related fraud \"Ohio continues to be a leader by work- prevention, especially as it relates to fraud ing to ensure that resources are available to targeting Ohio’s elderly population those who are recovering from the financial Additional dollars for Ohio’s 86 rest hardships caused by the COVID-19 pan- stops, operated by the Ohio Department of demic,\" said Gavarone. \"I am certain these Transportation dollars will go a long way in helping protect To date, nearly $1.7B in CARES Act both our vulnerable citizens and those who funding has been approved by the General work every day to assist them.\" Assembly to be distributed Ohio’s commu- nities as they continue to battle and recover The funding approved today includes: from the COVID-19 pandemic. $50M in matching grant dollars to Ohio’s K-12 school districts for remote learning 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 Nationally Accredited 6565 Erie St., Sylvania 43560 www.frogtowncomputers.com ESTABLISHED 2009 • A LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7B CONGRATULATIONS +RXUV 7XHVGD\\)ULGD\\ Centenarian credits her joie de vivre to family, friends, bridge, opera, flowers and more $0 30 Bridge, opera, dancing and flowers are would play all different card games such as at all so it was just the two of us, which just a few of Edith Miller’s favorite things, poker, euchre, pinochle and bridge. made these opera events very special,” G6;I:97NDJG.>HI:GGI>H6CH adding to the joie de vivre she has While I enjoyed all of the Miller remembered. in abundance. games, it was bridge that +RO\\$URPDVp I really loved from the Some of her other fond memories took %X\\ This sprightly centenar- beginning,” she said. place on the dance floor during her high ian celebrated her 100th She also attrib- school days at Whitmer. “My girlfriends *HW)UHH birthday two days early, utes the develop- and I would walk downtown to go to the on Aug. 2, at an open ment of her Trianon Ballroom and have a fabulous %RG\\:DVK house in her Sylvania “ornery streak” time,” she recounted. 6RDSV/2WLRQV home, surrounded to her time at by family, friends Jeep, a trait she Miller now channels her energy into sur- /RWLRQ%DUV and, of course, her describes as rounding herself with the beautiful flowers many bridge bud- necessary for she also loves. “I enjoy sitting out on my ,QVWRUHDQGRQOLQH dies. her to be a suc- deck admiring my flowers,” she said. ZZZDOOJRRGWKLQJVRVIRUJ cessful steward at “Before the pan- work, a position Miller also treasures her son Robert Kay &RXSRQFRGH%8< demic began in mid- she held for several and his wife, Jill; her grandchildren Kelly March, I would play years. Kay Baker and Robert Kay; and her great- /LPLWFXVWRPHUVDWDWLPH bridge at least 10 times a With a twinkle in her grandchildren Owen, Silvia and Friffin 3OHDVHZHDUDIDFHPDVN month. I had games at bright blue eyes, she de- Baker and Bodie Kay. Sadly, she remembers 6LVWHUVRI6W)UDQFLV Highland Meadows, Inverness scribed her longtime love of opera. her second son William who died in an ac- &RQYHQW%OYG and Mayberry,” she recalled. “I re- cident many years ago. “You never forget,” 6\\OYDQLD2+ ally miss that and all of my friends.” “My dad and I traveled all over ... New York, she stated.  Cleveland, Chicago and more to attend the According to Miller, she began playing opera and many times to hear our favorite She continues to be grateful to her son ZZZDOOJRRGWKLQJVRVIRUJ the game while working at Jeep. “I worked tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, perform. We also and daughter-in-law, her many friends and in the office for 41 years and enjoyed every- saw Lily Pons. My brother wasn’t interested bridge cohorts, and her helpful neighbors one (almost) including all of my bosses. We who all look out for her well-being. had a good time and during our lunch break And, she is counting the days until her bridge games resume. Edith Miller enjoys sitting on her deck surrounded by her many plants and flowers. REUNITE Ourdoorsareopen. toledomuseum.org

8B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 Jean Harlow – Hollywood’s First Platinum Blonde (Part 1) BY JENNIFER KELLOW-FLORINI REEL CINEMA Rarely has a star shone so bright and packed so much into such a short lifetime as Jean Harlow — Hollywood’s first blonde bombshell. She died at 26 years old, but her influence on style hasn’t aged a day. Jean Harlow was born Harlean Carpenter on March 3, 1911, in Kanas City, Missouri. She probably wouldn’t have been an actress if it weren’t for her mother who transferred her desire for stardom onto her daughter. Harlow’s mother had a tremendous influence on her, encouraging her to end her first marriage at age 17 and forgo her dreams of marriage and motherhood in favor of an acting career that teenage Harlean initially didn’t want. Harlean changed her name from Harlean Carpenter to her mother’s maiden name, Jean Harlow, when she started working in Hollywood in 1928 in extra roles. By 1929 she was playing the sexy blonde in Laurel and Hardy shorts. She soon grew tired of playing an empty- headed vixen, and with encouragement from her mother to move on to bigger and better studios, she asked to be released early from her contract with Hal Roche Studios. In 1930 Howard Hughes was looking to recast the female lead in his overblown spectacle of a movie called “Wings” and he discovered Jean. Hughes put her under contract and sewed her into a dress so slinky it embarrassed her. She was young and inexperienced as an actress when she made “Wings” and it showed. But something else showed too, and, while critics panned her acting, they couldn’t deny her star appeal. As Variety wrote, “No one has ever starred possessing what she’s got!” It took Harlow several films to learn to act, and she floundered at first in movies that exploited her figure and youth. Although she played gangster molls, prostitutes, and society women, screwball comedies came to define her career and legacy. In 1931 she made “Gallagher,” retitled “Platinum Blonde,” to capitalize on her signature white blonde locks. Director Frank Capra asked if she thought she could make people laugh and Harlow replied, “At me or with me?” “At you,” he said. Jean quipped, “Why not, people have been laughing at me all my life.” Platinum blonde hair became the rage. Legions of girls idolized Harlow, flocking to her films sporting white blonde hair made from a combination of vinegar, household bleach, and Lux soap flakes. On a film shoot in 1932, Harlow met MGM executive Paul Bern who convinced MGM to sign her even though the studio specialized in good, rather than bad girls. Bern became Harlow’s friend, confidant, and mentor before marrying her that same year. Ironically, Jean ditched her blonde hair for her first starring role at MGM, “Red Headed Woman.” In the movie Jean plays the ultimate home-wrecking bad girl. It shocked the censors, but it was a hit, and gave Jean the opportunity to show off the dramatic and comedic skills she worked so hard to develop. Then tragedy struck. Two months into her marriage, while shooting “Red Dust” with Clark Gable, husband Paul Bern took his own life with a gunshot to the head in their Hollywood home. Officially ruled a suicide, to this day Bern’s death is shrouded in speculation. A grief-stricken Jean returned to the set of “Red Dust” while MGM worried about how the scandal might affect the film’s box office receipts. But “Red Dust” was a hit earning the studio triple its cost and The Perfect Gift... cementing Harlow and Gable as a highly successful box office team. Harlow’s story continues next month with more career highlights, and the actress’s tragic death at age 26. Because every For more Reel Cinema articles, resources, and photos, check out my girl wants Reel Cin blog at jenfior.com/blog-1 pretty toes! The Discovery Shop Gift cards for manicures & pedicures Upscale Resale 6600 Sylvania • 419-882-6567 for all ages! • Unique gifts • Vintage and trendy clothing • Artwork • Furniture Lisa’s Nails • Dishes • Jewelry • Silver • Knickknacks 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. • Toledo, OH 43623 • 419/517-0092 Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 • Thur till 7pm All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9B janet amid of childlike nostalgia.This is an exceptionally spection can be well rewarded in the end. can be said about your need to control every creative new moon as it provides us with the given situation and to constantly feel as though August Forecast chance to pause, tune in and focus our intentions Gemini (May 21-June 20) you're always putting out fires. As difficult as it on our heart's deepest desires. As Leo rules the may seem, this period may prove to be one “August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the heart, we are inspired to trust ourselves, trust our Friendships, group connections and co-work- where you find satisfaction in finally getting new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.” instincts, have the confidence to try something ers play a major role in life's everyday plan. This things done. Paying better attention to health is new and exciting. Be childlike in your presence. month may trigger your natural, social desire to in your best interest this month with Mars prod- —Sylvia Plath get out and mingle. Your need to connect is mag- ding you to stay on task. As summertime slowly comes to a close enjoy Jupiter retrograde in Capricorn nified by the transits, though caution should be it while you can. Let loose, be yourself, have fun placed where too much money is spent. Simplic- Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) with family and friends. Do something extraor- The last time Jupiter, the planet of luck, was ity has its benefits. Focus not only on friendships dinary. in retrograde was from May 2008 through Sept. but also on your own well being. This can also You may feel quite at home with this month’s Dear Readers, 2008. At this time it is in retrograde from May be a time to regroup. transit of the sun as it’s transiting through your Summertime in the heavens marks a period 14 through Sept. 13, and will remain in the sign ruler-ship 9th house. You may feel inspired to of fresh starts and new beginnings. Business, of Aries until Dec. 19. Jupiter, ruled by Sagittar- Cancer (June 21-July 20) write, travel, and/or take on new ventures that money and commerce may undergo a complete ius, is always associated with fun as well as abun- have caught your attention. This is your month shift as the desire to create some semblance of dance. However, in Capricorn, the sign of With the transiting sun traveling through to create, to just be. Also, with Mars in your 5th normalcy is well indicated. Also, the Sun tran- discipline, this seems to rain on its parade as it your area of finance, your fears may be worse house, matters of the heart, new or existing, may siting in the fun, social sign of Leo brings of bit clearly indicates caution and hard work, disci- than reality. Pay attention and seek advice from flutter. Time to look from within to what it is you of fiery mystic to the cosmos. An excellent pline and structure. During this retrograde, you an expert may help to diminish your anxiety. really want, or rather need. month for travel. may want to use it to your advantage to focus on Saturn's continued transit in Capricorn opposite This month starts off on a positive note as the career development, challenge yourself, then im- your own sign could cause you to question your- Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) new moon takes place in the fiery, fun-loving plement after it moves direct. Once the dust set- self, as well as turn your focus on partnerships, sign of Leo. It's trine/balance to transiting Mars tles, you may feel more in control, and more personal or otherwise. Transiting Mars in Aries As careful as you are with money, you may is welcomed as it creates a positive ease with the alert. Those affected during this retrograde of at your mid-heaven places energy on career, find the sun through your 8th house brings un- planets. On the flip-side, its obstacle to transiting Jupiter are Sagittarius, Cancer and Capricorn, pushes you ahead. Your tolerance level may be expected results. You find yourself a bit more Saturn and Jupiter is less harmonious and creat- though wherever it falls based on your tile of limited, but the results will be great! generous than usual, and less inclined to be ob- ing a temporary shakeup. birth in your own chart will influence it. sessive where financial matters are concerned. Leo (July 21-Aug. 22) You may see yourself more inclined to spend August 2020 motivation Mars in Aries until Jan. 6, 2021 quality time at home, with Mars circulating. It's all about you as the sun traveling through Fun and frolic summer is upon us with the Mars, the planet of activity, work and action your own sign may raise the energy bar. New or Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) heat and the sweat, but what a wonderful ending in Aries can be potent as it lacks hesitation, high- existing partnerships take on a new vibration, of the season. The sun, now in Leo in its ruling lighted by raw, natural instinct. In full force in its and you may feel completely overwhelmed by It's all about partnerships, both personal and sign, brings to light, childhood playfulness as it home sign, it allows for complete motivation. what is being thrown at you. Try to ease into any- career as the sun travels through your area of re- jump starts us to prepare for fall. It is the renewal When Mars is in Aries, the desire to keep mov- thing new and unexpected. Trust your own in- lationships. This may be your time to express of life, warm days and wonderful smells. This is ing, to pursue, to divert in a new direction is in- stincts where judgment calls are needed. Your your inner directives. A great month for hanging a good month for activity yet the energies may dicated. Although, as it conflicts with transiting level of awareness at this time is indicated with out, taking care of legal obligations and being in feel a bit cloudy as the planets aren't really in Saturn and Jupiter, both in Capricorn, energies Mars in sync to your own sign. Though the in- the public eye. Also, as Mars is in sync to your sync. We make the best of it as we begin to pull may flare, or extinguish as the intense vibration tensity may be a little too much, it may be good sign, you may feel a need to travel. Do something out of some crazy aspects. between Earth and fire ignite. However, on Sept. to pace yourself; dial it down. out of the ordinary. 9 when Mars moves retrograde, things slow Sun in Leo down, or they just percolate. The retrograde of Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Pisces (Feb. 19-March 19) Mars can magnify, or internalize, implode or ex- The sun sign in astrology signifies the core plode, depending. This is not an easy transit. Sometimes it's better to take control of the With the transiting sun in your area of health essence of who we are - it is our individuality, our Moreover it places its influence in the same pe- past, instead of leaving it to chance. This month’s and fitness, this may be your month to be in primal center, why we are motivated and what riod as the election of November 2020, a hot cosmic influences, specifically the sun now in charge of yourself, take responsibility where it makes us tick. It is the prime focal point within topic for sure. Uncomfortable issues may surface, the most intense private sector of your chart, should be. A good solid month to get back on our personality, more importantly it's what subjects become more heated. Everyone is af- may trigger uncharted territory. Your intuition track with health as well as work-related matters. drives us. Presently, the sun is transiting in the fected, though those born under Cancer, Libra, deepens as your instincts are at their best. With With Mars traveling through your money house, fire-ruled, regal sign of Leo, symbolizing the Aries and Capricorn are most affected. Your transiting Mars in your area of resources, pay you may find yourself having impulse issues. Be warmth and/or creative energy of the sun, which time of birth will indicate its intensity. better attention to your finances. Stay alert and careful. Be aware ... not the time to get reckless. is ruled by Leo. 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12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 LIVES CELEBRATED Robert Hinkle wife, Nelda, Bob founded Hinkle Manufactur- time with The Love of his Life, Margaret. To- Judith Ann DeSana ing, Inc. a specialty packaging company that was gether they entertained at their homes in Toledo, Robert Lawrence \"Bob\" all about people and creativity. In 1989, Bob was Boca Grande, Fla and Leland, Mich. where they Judith Ann DeSana, age Hinkle, age 82 of Sylvania, named the Northwest Ohio Entrepreneur of the could share their favorite places with family and 78, passed away July 18, Ohio, passed away in the Year and his organization eventually grew to 17+ friends. 2020, at Sunset Village in early hours of July 23, 2020, individual companies. Sylvania, Ohio. The having spent his last days In retirement, Bob enjoyed woodworking in daughter of Karl and surrounded by family after After retiring from day-to-day operations his barn. He built birdhouses which were cher- Dorothy Imholt, she was a short bout with cancer. with the companies, Bob founded Stonebridge ished by friends and family who received them. born July 22, 1941, in Investment Partners. With a group of his friends Bob and Margaret also enjoyed “Margarita Mon- Toledo, Ohio. She was a Known to everyone as as investors, Stonebridge invested in and revital- days” with “The Old Farts” and spending as graduate of DeVilbiss High “Hink”, Bob was a larger than life personality to ized a number of companies. Stonebridge was much time as possible with their grandchildren. School and attended the University of Toledo everyone he met and in everything he did. It was eventually acquired because of its success. Most of all, Bob enjoyed cocktail hour at home where she was a member of the Tri Delta soror- his personality, caring and quick wit which drew and looking out over the magnificent gardens ity. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and re- people to want to be with him, and he fed off of Bob had a passion for golf and especially the Margaret created and cared for. ceived a Bachelor's of Business Administration. that. It didn’t matter who you were, he would Inverness Club where he was a member for over Judy married William DeSana April 11, 1964, in simply “thank you for being a friend”, and you 50 years. He was an accomplished golfer and a Surviving are his wife of over 54 years, Mar- Toledo. She retired from Toledo Radiological As- knew he genuinely meant it. huge supporter of the caddy program. Many garet Monasmith; sons Tab (Anne Marie), Scott sociates. Judy was passionate about children and former caddies fondly remember carrying his and Tyler (Ahlennah Belton) Hinkle; grandchil- the comfort her visits with her therapy dog Bob was born to Horace and Erma (Wind- bag as it was always a fun loop with Hink. Bob dren Isabelle, Addison and Bobby; his dogs Bo \"Murphy\" had for those she visited. She was suc- horst) Hinkle on June 12, 1938, in Detroit, Mich. also volunteered for different events at Inverness and Crunchy and many friends too numerous cessful at most things she like to do especially her The family settled in Toledo, Ohio when Bob's and served as ticket chairman for the 1973 U.S. to name. volunteer work with the elderly and children. father took a job with Advance Glove Company. Amateur, ticket and parking chairman for the Judy was a genuinely kind and caring individual. He attended Ottawa Hills High School before 1979 US Open, assistant chairman for the 1983 Hink wished to be remembered with a lively She enjoyed training her dogs, quilting, baking continuing his education at The Ohio State Uni- PGA Championship and vice chairman for the gathering rather than a somber service. A cele- and her card and book clubs. Her happy place versity. While at OSU, Bob was the equipment 1996 PGA Championship. He was also past bration of his life will take place Friday, Aug. 7, was the beach and her weakness was chocolate manager for the football team under Woody president of the Toledo District Golf Association. at the Inverness Club from 5-9 pm. The family candy, ice cream and, for that fact, anything Hayes and then assistant coach, Bo Schembech- suggests donations in Hink's memory to Guid- chocolate. Judy was full of life and always wanted ler, who he would later become lifetime friends Bob served on various corporate and philan- ing Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Rd. to have fun. She will be remembered most as with despite their difference in allegiance. Bob thropic boards including AAA of Northwest Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598, Toledo Area Hu- being a loving , patient and understanding wife, left OSU 14 hours short of earning his degree in Ohio, Toledo Mold and Die, and the University mane Society, 827 Illinois Ave., Maumee, OH mother and grandmother. order to take a job with Owens Illinois as a man- of Toledo Foundation. A longtime member of 43537 or the Evans Scholar Foundation 2501 Pa- She is survived by her husband, William; agement trainee in its Forest Products Division. the Young Presidents Organization, he was still triot Blvd., Glenview, Ill. 60026-8022. daughter Lisa Renee DeSana; grandchildren It was not long before Bob's entrepreneurial actively meeting and traveling with his Forum Codolences may be sent to walkerfuneral- spirit took over and he started his own company. group. homes.com With a $1200 loan from Jim White Sr. and his What Hink enjoyed most of all was spending

FIRST AUGUST 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13B LIVES CELEBRATED Cameron Smith, Zachary, Gabriel and Max and Kathy Smith and their daughters Katie Pe- Joseph Feudi voice was a gift to all those who heard it. Many Rioux, Alex, Jordan and Madison Avinger; great- terson and Carly Smith. He will be sadly missed members of Hope Lutheran Church were granddaughter Cailynn Avinger; nephew Karl by his longtime friend David Shore of Florida. Joseph James Feudi, age blessed to hear his voice weekly as Joe was a Ziemke; niece Kris Ziemke and son-in-law He will be missed greatly by his furry friend, 44, of Petersburg, Mich., member of the church and its Praise Team. He Quincy Avinger. She is preceded in death by her Sparky. passed peacefully July 21, was a meticulous and creative woodworker, and daughter Michele Lynn Avinger and sister 2020, at Hospice of North- as his ALS disease progressed, he still managed Joanne Ziemke. At a very young age, Don started working for west Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, to design several projects using the head controls the family business, The Fremont Company. after a near six-year battle on his mobility wheelchair. Joe loved his family In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Don held various positions with the company in with Amyotrophic Lateral with everything he had in him and will be re- Agility Angels c/o The Ability Center 5605 Mon- Fremont Ohio, Ft. Lauderdale Fla. and Atlanta Sclerosis (ALS). Joe was membered for his warm smile, his \"inappropri- roe St. Sylvania, OH 43560 or The Catholic Club, Ga.; retiring as VP of Operations. Don loved life born Feb. 8, 1976, in ate\" sense of humor, his love of chocolate and 1601 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH 43604. Condo- and adventure. He was an experienced pilot fly- Toledo to Jim and Diane (Stevenson) Feudi. Joe peanut butter, and his natural inclination to be lences may be shared with the family at walker- ing both for pleasure and business. Don was a graduated from Start High School in 1994. He of help to others. Simply put, to know Joe Feudi funeralhomes.com. Judy's family is greatly private pilot with single engine, multi-engine went on to earn his bachelor's degree from the was to love him. Joe would especially like to appreciative and thankful for all the care she re- and instrument ratings. He flew his favorite air- University of Toledo in 1999. Following gradu- thank the staff at University of Michigan ALS ceived from the staff at Sunset Village and plane a Bellanca Super Viking for many years ation he worked as a golf professional at Bedford Clinic and Hospice of Northwest Ohio, his nurse Ashanti Hospice. until illness forced him to retire from flying. He Hills Golf Course, and later he managed Fox Renee, and his home health aide Becki for their especially enjoyed downhill skiing and skied in Creek, Whispering Willows and Idyl Wyld golf exceptional care. Left to cherish his memory are Donald Slessman Northern Michigan, Europe and the slopes in courses in Livonia, Mich. In 2005, Joe put his his forever love, tireless caregiver, and wife of al- Colorado where he lived for some time. Don was motto \"Efficiently Make the Green\" to new use most 15 years, Jill (Caputo); three beautiful chil- Donald B. Slessman an accomplished photographer with many of his when he joined the family business, Ohio Na- dren James (11), Elise (8), and Emma (6); his passed away peacefully at pictures gracing the walls of his home. Don was tional Financial Services - Caputo Agency, as a parents Jim and Diane Feudi; sister Gina (Joseph the age of 78 at Kingston an avid sailor spending a number of years on his financial advisor. As always, Joe established J) Miller; grandmother Elaine Feudi; in-laws Residence of Sylvania, Syl- 32-foot sailboat Endeavor, both in Ft. Laud- many lasting relationships in his position as well Matt and Karen Caputo; brothers-in law Chris vania, Ohio on July 18, erdale, the Florida Keys and Lake Erie. He was a as served as president of the Toledo Chapter of Caputo and Jeff (Tess) Caputo, many aunts, un- 2020, after a courageous talented writer of short stories and was quick to the National Association of Insurance and Fi- cles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and his battle with Parkinson’s Dis- share his wit, dry sense of humor and many nancial Advisors (NAIFA). Joe was a naturally yellow labrador retriever, Leo. He was preceded ease. Don was born in Fre- memories with everyone he met. gifted athlete. In addition to his prowess as a in death by grandparents Tony Feudi, and Ray mont, Ohio on Feb. 16, golfer, Joe was captain of his high school hockey and Josephine Stevenson. 1942, the son of the late Donald Slessman Sr. and Many thank yous to all the caregivers that team. An avid outdoorsman, Joe enjoyed fishing, Joyce G. Slessman of Fremont, Ohio and Key have help Don for his last years including Dr. hunting, camping and bird watching. He could Family and friends can visit walkerfuneral- Largo, Fla. Lawrence Elmer and staff, Kingston of Sylvania always be found at his favorite spot, his family's homes.com where fond memories and condo- Don is survived by his beloved friend and and staff; and also the wonderful group of in- cottage on Evans Lake. Joe enjoyed all water lences can also be shared. The family requests, partner of 32 years, Pam Alspach. Don is also home caregivers. A Celebration of Life and Me- sports and was a talented slalom and barefoot in lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe’s name be survived by his sister Marty Sacks of California, morial Service will be held at a future date. skier. Once he became a father, he found tremen- made to The University of Michigan ALS Clinic, nieces and nephew Amanda Richter (Jason), Al- Donations may be made to the Parkinson’s dous joy in pulling his children tubing and wake- 1000 Oak Brook, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI lison Sacks, Chris Smith (Alexi), and grand Foundation of Northwest Ohio, 150 W. S. boarding behind his beloved Ski Nautique 48104 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. nieces and nephews Tristan, Brody, Laney, Fos- Boundary PMB #202, Perrysburg OH 43551, or speedboat. Joe was also an incredibly skilled mu- River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551. ter, Garrett, Lindsey, Bryn, and Scott. He will be charity of choice. Condolences may be shared sician that always had a guitar in hand and his fondly remembered by close family friends Dick with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com. #FeudiStrong Christ Presbyterian Church WORSHIP St. Stephen DIRECTORY Lutheran Church 4225 Sylvania 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania, Ohio (corner of Sylvania and Talmadge) 419-885-1551 419-475-8629 Follow worship services on Facebook @StStephenSyl Christ Presbyterian invites you to join worship online at cpctoledo.org. cpctoledo.org ststephenlutheran.church Epworth United Methodist Church St. Michael’s In The Hills Episcopal Church 4855 W. Central 419-531-4236 4718 Brittany 419-531-1616 Times of Service: Follow the sermons on lovelearnserve.org Sundays, 8:30, 9:45, and 11 am or on Facebook Details at epworth.com @stmichaelsinthehillsepiscopalchurch To Seek and Save the Lost McCord Road Christian Church Zion Lutheran Church ~ LCMC Looking for your Shepherd? AKA Five Lakes Church Rev. 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14B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST AUGUST 2020 Home sales climb record 20.7 percent year ago (5.32 million in June 2019). lead to inflated costs.“Home prices rose during Existing-home sales rebounded at a record the greatest sales recovery. “The sales recovery is strong, as buyers were the lockdown and could rise even further due to pace in June, showing strong signs of a market Total existing-home sales completed transac- heavy buyer competition and a significant short- turnaround after three straight months of sales eager to purchase homes and properties that age of supply.” declines caused by the ongoing pandemic, ac- tions that include single-family homes, town- they had been eyeing during the shutdown,” said cording to the National Association of Realtors. homes, condominiums and co-ops, jumped Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. “This re- Yun’s concerns are underscored in NAR’s re- Each of the four major regions achieved month- 20.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual vitalization looks to be sustainable for many cently released 2020 Member Profile, in which over-month growth, with the West experiencing rate of 4.72 million in June. Sales overall, how- months ahead as long as mortgage rates remain Realtors® point to low inventory as being one of ever, dipped year-over-year, down 11.3% from a low and job gains continue.” the top hindrances for potential buyers. Sixty- two percent of homes sold in June 2020 were on It’s a GREAT Time to Buy a Home! The median existing-home price for all hous- the market for less than a month. First-time buy- ing types in June was $295,300, up 3.5% from ers were responsible for 35% of sales in June, up NEW LISTING $449,900 NEW PRICE $458,999 SPRINGFIELD TWP. June 2019 ($285,400). Total housing inventory from 34% in May 2020 and about equal to 35% at the end of June totaled 1.57 million units, up in June 2019. 1.3% from May, but still down 18.2% from one year ago (1.92 million). Yun explains that signif- Distressed sales including foreclosures and icantly low inventory was a problem even before short sales, represented 3% of sales in June, about the pandemic and says such circumstances can even with May but up from 2% in June 2019. 4611 Country Walk 4511 Promenade Lane 6915 Nebraska “It’s inspiring to see Realtors® absorb the Fabulous one owner 4 bed, 3 full, 2 shock and unprecedented challenges of the half bath home on large lot. Chef ’s Country Walk Beauty! Beautiful Opportunity Knocks! Attention virus-induced shutdowns and bounce back in island kitchen totally remodeled 4064 sq. ., 4 bed, 3 full and 2 half horse lovers or nature lovers. Totally this manner,” said NAR President Vince Malta, with rich wood cabinetry and gran- bath home on cul-de-sac lot. 1st updated 3 BR, 2-1/2 bath home with broker at Malta & Co., Inc., in San Francisco, ite counters. Lovely eat-in area over- Calif. “NAR and our 1.4 million members will looks newer Trex deck. 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