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March 3 - 17, 2020 Time-Sensitive Material Vol. 24, No. 22 • yourgood.news PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Sylvania, OH 43560 Permit No. 8 Back row L-R: Devon ‘Devosaurus Rex,’ Liza Jane, ‘Katie Kuma-Sutra,’ Nicole ‘GiWrath,’ Rachel ‘Atomic,’ Shawn ‘DestruckShawn,’ Lisa ‘French Vanilla.’ Front row L-R: ‘Snark,’ Kari 'Little Bit,’ Mona ‘Mother Nature,’ Tiffany ‘Irish TearHer,’ Andrea ‘Paraclete,’ Allen ‘Chicken Allen King,’ members of the Glass City Rollers, are ready to hit the track. A Sylvania School District reading specialist, a Northview coach, business entrepreneurs, a florist and chemical operators are part of the only flat track derby league in the area. The group is ready to raise heartbeats and awareness for the sport they love. Not pictured: ‘Gypsy,’ ‘HardCOR,’ ‘Little Hitaly,’ ‘SectumSampra,’ ‘Tornado,’ ‘Track Widow,’ ‘Notorious RBF,’ ‘Wendy Boughbreaks’ choiceshe best experience hospicenwo.org 419.661.4001 ©2019 Hospice of Northwest Ohio

2A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 INDEX Pet Loss Support Group Sylvania Senior Center Programs SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group Hours: 8 am- 5 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri • 8 am-7:30 pm Tuesdays Happenings 3-5A meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 Lunch is served from 11:30-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation age 60+ W. Sylvania Ave., 7 pm the second Tuesday of Community 6-11A each month. Park in the back. 419-885-4421. is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62, make reservation by noon the day before. Prostate Cancer Support Group Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $8.00 per person; Food 12-13A A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth reserve by 2 p.m. the Friday before Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at Cancer Downtown 14-15A Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For info, call Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly Computer Lab: open when classes are 419-346-2753 or 419-344-9830. not in session; Open Gym: when classes are not in session, see schedule; Business 16-19A Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly; Meets first and third Thursdays, Sept.-May at Woodcarvers: Tue, 3-6 weekly through Dec. 6 Lourdes 1-3B Perrysburg Masonic Hall - 590 E South Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 Boundary at 7 pm. Each meeting is a program Schools 4-6B or member auction. 03/03 Art Studio Group: Tue, 9-11, Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, Stroke Support Group weekly, * 1-3, monthly Sports 8B Monthly support group for stroke survivors and Charter Sr. Living BP/BS Clinic: Current Events: 2nd & 4th Tue, their caregivers. Group meets on the fourth Tue 9:30-10:30, weekly 2-4, monthly Business Cards 11B Thursday of the month from 4 - 6 pm at Senior Chorus: Tuesday 9:45- Silver Scholars: 5:30 presentation, ProMedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Rd. 11:15, weekly call for details Sylvania Now & Then 12B Contact 419-291-7537 or Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7 p.m., [email protected]. 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Mar-Oct, weekly The Stars Speak 14B Survivors of Suicide Support Group Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3, 03/11 Retirement Specialist: 2nd Wed, Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the monthly by appointment, monthly Lives Remembered 16-17B Advent Lutheran Center, 3941 N. McCord Rd. Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Party Euchre: Wed 10-12, weekly at 7pm. Call Nancy Yunker at 419-517-7553 Tue 3-4, weekly, * Pinochle: 12:30-3:30, weekly Real Estate 18B for more information. Silver Scholars: 5:30 presentation, Rummikub: 2nd & 4th Wed, Taizé Service call for details 3-4:30, monthly Classifieds 19B A Taizé Service is held monthly on the third Yoga: Tuesdays 6-7 p.m., 03/12 Pathways Consultation: 2nd Thu, Thursday at 7 pm in SUCC’s Christ’s Chapel, Mar-Oct, weekly by appointment, monthly Healing Service 7240 Erie St. 419-882-0048. Camera Club: 2nd Wed, The Victory Center invites cancer patients and TAME Meeting 03/04 Knit & Crochet: Wed 9-11 & 1:30-2:30, monthly survivors to a healing service on the third Tues- The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meet the Fri 2-4, weekly 03/13 Estate Review, by appt., monthly day of each month at Epworth United Methodist first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 pm in Party Euchre: Wed 10-12, weekly 03/16 18th Anniversary Week, tours Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. The service is the Sylvania Heritage Museum Carriage Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, and more! Call for details free and open to the public. Register by calling House, 5717 N. Main St. 734-847-6366. Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * 10 Warning Signs/Dementia: 419-531-7600. TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 10-11, R.S.V.P. Mom2mom Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet at iPad/Phone Lvl I: 2 day, 4 hour Mom2mom is a way for moms to get con- King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Rd. 03/05 Hand & Foot: 1st & 4th Thu, course, 1-3, * nected with others who are also journeying Meetings are held Mondays from 9-10:30 am 12-3:30, monthly 03/17 18th Anniversary Week, tours and through motherhood. We meet the first and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm. Call 419- Crafting for Fun: 12st & 4th Thu, more! Call for details Wednesday of every month from September 478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for information. 1-2:30, monthly Primary Election Day Bake & Craft through May from 9:15-11:15 am at Christ the TOPS is not church affiliated. Sale! Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd. Childcare is pro- Toledo Area Genealogy Society 03/06 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Charter Sr. Living BP/BS Clinic: vided. facebook.com/Mom2momtoledo/ Meets from 7-9 pm the second Monday of the Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, Tue 9:30-10:30, weekly MothersÊ Center of Greater Toledo month September through June at Sylvania $3 @ the door, weekly 03/18 18th Anniversary Week, tours and First and third Thursday meetings for fun, food United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit more! Call for details and friendship from 9:45-11:15 am at West tagstoledo.org for info. 03/09 Arbors at Sylvania BP Clinic: 03/19 18th Anniversary Week, tours and Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. Toledo Country Live Band 11:30-12:30 more! Call for details Developmentally appropriate childcare pro- Toledo Country Live Band is in concert the first Computer Basics: 2 day, 3 hour Omelet Breakfast: $6, call for vided. For info visit motherscenter.net. and third Saturday, 6 pm at the Church of St. course, 1-2:30, * info ticket availability Nar-Anon Andrew United Methodist, 3620 Heatherdowns. Cardio Drumming: 2nd & 3rd Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4, weekly A 12-step program for families and friends of Light refreshments. Free. Call 419-262-4453. Mon, 2-2:40, $2, monthly Book Review: 3rd Thu, 2-3, addicts meets on Saturdays from 10-11 am at Weight Loss Surgery Seminars Mercy St. Anne’s, 3404 W. Sylvania Ave, third First and third Wednesdays of each month at 03/10 Charter Sr. Living BP/BS Clinic: floor conference room and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm sponsored by Mercy Health. Held at Tue 9:30-10:30, weekly 7-8:30 pm at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 3930 Sunforest Ct. Ste. 100, Toledo. Hosted by Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue of the 5132 Harvest Ln. certified surgeons by the American Society for month, by appointment Olivet Lutheran ChurchÊs Free Metabolic & Bariatric surgery. No cost-no obli- Community Meal gation for attendees. *Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913 Olivet hosts a free community meal each Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit 419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org. sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter. Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave. • Sylvania, Ohio 43560 TOMASE DENTAL CARE Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! Accepting new patients! DR. TOMASE AND TEAM 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township 419.474.5858 • www.drtomase.com

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A •Through April 26 King Road Library up are welcome to experience the Library as clude Celia Williamson, PhD, director, Human Kids age 5-10, meet a member of The Toledo a fun, exciting place to play while building Trafficking and Social Justice institute, The Yayoi Kusama: Fireflies on the Water Reign, Toledo's pro women's tackle football early literacy skills. University of Toledo, Attorney Valeria Fatica, Toledo Museum of Art team! Enjoy being read to by special guests, •Nintendo Gamers Guild, 3:30-5 pm and Northview High School Respect Club Yayoi Kusama’s artistic practice spans seven get autographs and ask questions. King Road Library members Malya Black and Fiona McDaniel. decades and her paintings, sculpture and in- Tweens, ages 10-13 can play the hottest games •Garden Tour Series, 1:30 pm stallations have left a mark on the art world. •March 4, 18 on the Nintendo Switch such as Super Smash Toledo Zoo Bros, Mario Kart and Super Mario Party. Join the Zoo’s horticulture staff for a behind- •March 3 Aromatherapy, 1-2 pm the-scenes tour of the greenhouse facility. The Victory Center •March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, Tour is rain or shine and meets at Ziem’s Painting Flowers with Watercolor 5532 W. Central Ave., 21, 27, 28 Conservatory.ly. For more information, visit and Ink, 4-5 pm Learn and discuss the special ways that es- toledozoo.org/gardens. Sylvania Library sential oils can be used for everyday health Snooze at The Zoo, 6:30 pm-10 am •Pink Boots Society Brew Day Kids ages 5-10 learn there are many ways to and wellness. This program is free to people Toledo Zoo Upside Brewing paint a flower. with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by Families, groups, schools: spend the night at 5692 N. Main St. •Cricut for the Holiday, 6-7 pm ProMedica Cancer Institute. Call the Victory the Zoo. Separate fee, pre-registration re- Guests will create a limited edition collabora- King Road Library Center at 419-531-7600 for details. quired. Visit toledozoo.org/snooze. tive brew. Adults can use their newly developed skills to Toledo-Polish American Concert, 2:30 pm create a St. Paddy's Day Banner. Familiarity with •March 4, 11, 18, 25 •March 7 Owens Community College Theater the Cricut machine and Cricut Design Space 70 musicians of the Owens Community Col- basic features is recommended. Register. Senior Stroll, 2-3 pm So You Want to Be a Chef? 2-3 pm lege and Toledo Polish-American Concert Wildwood Metz Visitor Center King Road Library Bands. in a ‘side-by-side” free concert. •March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Come move, learn and socialize and take a Teens, 13-18 hear all about what it takes to gently paced nature walk around Wildwood pursue this field from a local Chef of a fine din- •March 9 Gamers Guild Free For All, 6-8 pm Preserve. Reservations, Code 104402104 ing, locally sourced, award-winning restaurant! Sylvania Library •Sylvania Uncorked, 7-11 pm Monday Crafternoon, 4-5 pm Teens: play Nintendo Switch on a jumbo •March , 25 Franciscan Center King Road Library screen, enjoy retro video games, play Roblox Sylvania Area Family Services annual choco- Kids ages 5 to 12, If you love to make crafts, on iPads, or even try out a new board game Yoga by the Lake, 6 pm late and wine affair. jewelry, and art projects, \"Crafternoons\" are at Gamers Guild. Free for All. Olander Nederhouser •Make and Take, 10 am-noon for you! The library will provide the projects, All skill levels. Residents $5; Non residents Toledo Zoo supplies, smiles, and fun. •March 4 $6. Register online at olander.recdesk.com or Tiered succulent garden workshop. Reserva- •Sylvania Book Club, 7-8 pm 419-882-8313, ext. 1004. tions are required. Workshop is kid-friendly Sylvania Library Cupcake Decorating Workshop 4-5 pm and includes pastries and beverages. Register Adults, enjoy discussion of ‘The Ocean at the Sylvania Library •March 5 and learn more at toledozoo.org/workshop. End of the Lane’ by Neil Gaiman. Teens age 13-18 learn to decorate cupcakes •Brahms v Radiohead like the pros. You can take your cupcakes home Pre-Retirement Planning, 6-7:30 pm Concert, 8 pm •March 10 or you can eat them right away! Register. Sylvania Library Valentine Theatre Let's Talk! English Language Conver- Learn to establish a goal and plan for retire- Two musical works are interwoven accompa- Hug a Pup, 11:30- am-12:30 pm sation Club, 6-7 pm ment; find answers to questions about Social nied by vocalists and the Toledo Symphony. King Road Library King Road Library Security, taxes, estate planning, and insur- Tickets at the Valentine Theatre box office. Hosted by The Ability Center of Greater Adults, immerse yourself in a welcoming, re- ance in retirement. Presented by the Hantz Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Li- spectful and friendly environment to practice Group. •March 7-8 brary. your English conversation skills while dis- •Baby Toddler & Me Yoga •Lynda.com Library Database, 6-7 pm cussing a variety of topics. Olander Park Robotics Weekend King Road Library •Read with Thee Toledo Reign, Register online at olander.recdesk.com or Imagination Station Lynda.com offers online video tutorials to 3:30-4:30 pm 419-882-8313, ext. 1004. 1 Discovery Way, Toledo help adults learn through self-study online •Distinguished Lecture in American Learn how robots are designed, built and training videos and tutorials. To advertise, email History, 7 pm programmed for specific tasks. •Coffee and blood pressure testing, [email protected] Franciscan Center 10 am-Noon 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 ‘Ike Confronts the Bomb: Threats, Bluffs, and •March 7-14, 21, 28 Franciscan Care Center Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Myths’ featuring Dr. Benjamin Greene, BGSU 4111 N. Holland Sylvania Telephone: 419-824-0100 history professor, author, and retired U.S. Fitness After 40, 8-9 am Free cup of coffee with blood pressure testing. Facsimile: 419-824-0112 Army Lieutenant Colonel. The event is free. Sylvania Library ProMedica Dementia Education Se- Email: [email protected] Fitness After 40 with Renegade Fitness is a ries, 5:30-6:30 pm YOURGOOD.NEWS •March 5, 12, 19, 26 workout program for busy adults that just ProMedica Flower Hospital want to get moving and feeling good in a Conference Center, Boardroom PUBLISHER Gamers Guild, 3:30-5:30 pm smart, effective way. This class is a series. ProMedica’s Goerlich Center is offering free Sharon Lange Sylvania Library •Euchre Saturdays, 11 am-1 pm dementia education sessions for family mem- Teens play games on the Nintendo Switch, such Sylvania Library bers, caregivers, friends and community EDITORS as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance, Adults whether you're a \"card shark\" or have members. Pre-registration is requested, but Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Ruple Mario Kart 8, Super Mario Party, more. never played Euchre before, all are welcome. not required. For more information, call •Sit, Stay, Read, 7-9 pm Cheyenne Abrego 419-824-1758 or email CONTRIBUTING WRITERS King Road Library •March 8 [email protected]. Erika Buri, Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, Kids ges 5-10 will be improving your reading Mark Luetke, Craig Stough, Janis Weber, skills while reading to a gentle, friendly ther- International Women Day apy dog. Register. celebration, 2-4 pm Karen Zickes Sylvania Branch Library CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER •March 6 Presented by the Selene Center. Speakers in- John Crisman of AssetWare Art Walk, 5-8 pm COPY EDITORS Downtown Sylvania First Friday Art Walk in the Red Bird Art District. Sarah Groves, Bobbie Ziviski •Special Night of Music PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Franciscan Center Susan Utterback Jazz trombonist and Toledo Symphony conduc- tor Alain Trudel joins us for a special night of ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES music. Learn more at http://toledojazz.org/ Dave Achen, Suzy Crawford. Mary Rose Gajewski, Molly O’Shea •March 6, 20 GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Fish Fry, 5-8 pm Elissa Cary, Penny Collins Little Flower Catholic Church 5522 Dorr St. Views expressed by contributing writers do not Adults and seniors $10; children $5. Serving necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff. Alaskan pollock, au gratin potatoes, coleslaw, dinner roll, desserts and beverages. 50/50 raffles and 50\" TV raffle. •March 6, 13, 20, 27 Library Playdate! 10-10:45 am Sylvania Library Children ages 0-5 and their favorite grown-

4A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 •March 10, 24 lage.org, or reserve them by calling 419- Sylvania Branch Library Recurring Events 824-3515. LEGO Freeplay! 3:30-4:30 pm •Car Seat/Infant Safety Class, 6-8:30 pm 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania, Ohio King Road Library Kids ages 5-10 practice engineering skills and ProMedica Toledo Hospital Days Program Time put their creativity to work in this fun building Mondays Preschool Storytime 2-2:45 pm program featuring LEGOs and K'Nex. New class for parents, grandparents and even Code IT Club 4-5 pm babysitters who have many concerns about how Tuesdays Family Storytime 10-10:45 am •March 10, 16, 24 to keep their babies safe taught by a ProMedica Sit, Stay, Read 7-8 pm Pediatric Injury Prevention Specialist who is also Wednesdays Babytime 10-10:30 am Bariatric Seminar, 6-8 pm a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Family Storytime 11-11:30 am ProMedica HealthWellness Center Cost is $32. Call 419-291-5666, or childbirthe- Thursdays Toddler Storytime 10-10:30 am Community Education Rooms 1 & 2 [email protected]. 5700 Monroe St. A free seminar about the ProMedica Weight •March 12, 13, 14, 8 pm Loss Surgery Program. Visit promedica.org/ •March 15, 2:30 pm bariatric seminar or call 419-291-6777. Cutting Edge Theatre Company Fridays Teen Gamers Guild 3-5 pm •March 11 (title of show) Cricut Creations 6:30-8 pm Nederhouser Community Hall Library Playdate 10-10:45 am Teen Leadership Council, 6-8 pm Tickets for this original broadway musical Sylvania Library online www.cuttingedgetheatre.org or King Road Branch Library Recurring Events Teens, ages 12-18 have fun while you earn brownpapertickets.com 3900 King Rd., Sylvania, Ohio service hours for planning, supporting, and ex- ecuting teen programs and community service. •March 13 •March 12 Make and Take, 1-3 pm Days Program Time All Good Things Mondays Family Storytime 4-4:30 pm Hug a Pup, 11:30- am-12:30 pm 419-824-3749 Tuesdays Babytime 10-10:30 am Sylvania Library Make and take a painted Shamrock tile. Toddler Storytime 11-11:30 am Hosted by The Ability Center of Greater Toledo $15. RSVP is needed. Wednesdays Code IT Jr. 4:15-5:15 pm and Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Homeschool Hour 1:30-2:30 pm •Code-a-pillar Play Hour, 4-5 pm •March 14 Thursdays Let’s Talk! 6-7 pm Sylvania Library Fridays Storytime Playdate 6-7 pm Children ages 4-6 will get an introduction to Imperial Jewels of China, 2:15 pm Code IT Club 4:15-5:15 pm coding by sequencing a Code-a-pillar to Wildwood, Ward Pavilion Sit, Stay, Read 7-8 pm move around the room. Travel series.‘Imperial Jewels of China’ pre- Minecraft Meetup 3:45-4:45 pm •ÂThe Samaritan Woman,ÊÊ 5:30-7 pm sented by Judith Wilkinson. Reservations. Franciscan Center Lecture series by Father Jim Bacik based on •March 15 John 4:1-42, which portrays the dramatic en- counter between Jesus and a Samaritan Mozart Madness Concert, 4-5 pm. woman who comes to recognize him as the Sylvania Community Orchestra Messiah, and shares this belief with others. Tickets are $10 reserved; $15 at the door. Pur- Franciscan Center Your Go-To Event: Sylvania Franciscan chase tickets online at sylvaniafranciscanvil- The free event is open to the public. For in- Spring Art Festival formation, contact [email protected] or 419-517-0118. •March 16 Warning Signs of AlzheimerÊs, 11 am Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave. Presented by the Alzheimer Association •March 16, 23, 30 Zumba at Olander, 6 pm Olander Nederhouser For all ability levels. Residents $5; Non resi- dents, $6. Register olander.recdesk.com or 419-882-8313, ext. 1004. •March 17 Tech Tuesday for Teens, 3:30-4:30 pm Sylvania Library Teens ages 13-18 can explore a new tech- nology in the Maker Room. Check out the mini drones, the 3D printers, and more. •Senior Planning for the Future, 3-4 pm Sylvania Senior Center Jana Whitmore talks with Darlene Johnson at the 2019 Sylvania 7140 Sylvania Ave. Franciscan Spring Art Festival. Housing and senior services are discussed. •Human Trafficking, 12-1 pm BY JENNIFER RUPLE Greek word meaning \"to heat or burn in,” Franciscan Center is an ancient mixed media technique of Lourdes University Lifelong Learning and the Join the Sylvania Franciscans for their painting with hot wax. Join Deemer for a Sylvania Franciscan Village present ‘This Is Spring Art Festival on Saturday, live demonstration beginning at 11:30 am How It Work,’ a TED Talks video presentation March 28 from 10 am to 4 pm at the with Noy Thrupkaew who investigates human Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Admission and parking for the festival are trafficking, which flourishes in the U.S. as Sylvania. free. For more information, contact the well as developing countries. Sylvania Franciscan Spring Art Festival •Lymphedema Support Group, 6-7:30 pm The second annual event will feature Coordinator, Jana Whitmore ProMedica Flower Hospital several local artists whose work includes a at [email protected] or 419-824- Conference Center, Boardroom variety of mediums such as wood, textile, 3749. For additional information, visit ProMedica Flower Hospital hosts meetings fiber art, glass paper, jewelry and mixed www.allgoodthingsosf.org. intended for individuals, family, friends or media. The inaugural event welcomed community members to better understand hundreds of visitors looking for beautiful This event is highlighted on what lymphedema is, the risk for lym- art and crafts, live music and good food. the Guy in the 419 Live Show, phedema, the effects of lymphedema/li- available on Facebook or by pedema and tools to help decrease New this year is a live encaustic painting visiting guyinthe419.com. symptoms. For more information, contact Ja- demonstration by Perrysburg artist [email protected]. Christine Deemer. Encaustic, from the

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A Toledo Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Celebrate’ is Theme of Annual Style Show Brahms and Radiohead Mashup BY MARY HELEN DARAH alternative classical programs Style Show committee members of the Auxiliary to The Ability Center of Then, Hackman took a chance with more Greater Toledo announce that ‘Celebrate’ is the theme of its annual fall The Toledo Symphony is teaming up with luncheon and style show in honor of the Center’s 100th anniversary. Stereo Hideout Productions and composer, intricate arrangements of pops and classical Co-chairs are Claire Browning and Karen Lumm; Committee: Claudia conductor, producer, DJ, arranger, songwriter, music, beginning with Brahms’ 1876 Sym- Sunberg, Jeannie Rerucha, Nancy Goettner, Martie Spoon. pianist, and rapper Steve Hackman for the phony No. 1 and songs from Radiohead’s Joan Tobias. Cookie Westmeyer. Kay Berning, Donna Carroll Smith, Dianne Brahms v. Radiohead show. Hackman and landmark 1997 album “OK Computer,” and it Shull, Susan Burwell, Linda Varenese, Candy Vogel, Gwen Ames, Arlene three vocalists will join the Toledo Symphony was a hit. Since then, Hackman has also cre- Whelan, Barbara Stewart and Jackie Heil. Orchestra to perform Brahms’ First Sym- ated Beethoven v. Coldplay, transforming phony interwoven by music from Radiohead’s Ludwig van Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony Subscriptions Available landmark album “OK Computer.” into an oratorio, weaving in melodies and Call 419-824-0100 lyrics of Coldplay. Hackman’s current tour “This is not just music for pop fans or fans schedule includes stops in San Diego, Indi- of classical music,” said Felecia Kanney, Direc- anapolis, Germany, Switzerland in addition to tor of Marketing for the Toledo Symphony. Toledo. “There’s great depth to the arrangements. The music slides seamlessly from one to the other. “I’ve always thought that mash-ups and The combination of these two masterpieces remixes are just celebrating the original(s), from two different centuries is just pure genius and when you hear something familiar with and incredibly entertaining. It’s music for something unfamiliar it only encourages you everyone.” to go discover that unfamiliar,” said Hackman in an interview prior to his Oregon Symphony A recent graduate of Philadelphia’s presti- performance in 2018. gious Curtis Institute of Music and a former competitor on American Idol (Season 7), Brahms v. Radiohead will take place at the Hackman began writing arrangements of pop Valentine Theatre on March 7 at 8 pm. Tick- hits for Curtis alums, Time for Three, a trio ets start at $25 and can be purchased online at that defies convention and boundaries of clas- toledosymphony.com, by calling 419- sical music. That snowballed and led to op- 246-8000, or visiting the box office at 1838 portunities across the country to run Parkwood Ave. ‘Let’s Talk History’ speaker series planned Heritage Sylvania and Lourdes University presentation. This is part of the American As- are presenting a new speaker’s series, “Let’s sociation of University Women Women in Talk History” for 2020. This three-part series History project. will feature award winning presenters, authors and historians, each bringing a unique per- Wednesday, August 12 spective on the area’s shared history. Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, Ohioans, “We are excited to bring such a great line and the United States Colored Troops presented up of speakers for our first series,” noted Her- by Kelly Mezurek. itage Sylvania Executive Director, Andi Erb- skorn. “Not only is each highly regarded in This presentation focuses on the Ohio his or her respective fields, but each brings an black community’s response to the national innovative look at history. With a mix of con- conflict, the wartime participation of free versation and engaging presentations, we be- black men, and the impact of their service on lieve this series will appeal to all ages.” white Ohioans. Special attention is given to the 5th and 27th USCT. The lecture series features: All presentations will take place at 7 pm in Wednesday, March 18 the Franciscan Boardroom on the Lourdes University Campus and are free to the public. The History of Ohio’s First 100 Years in 10 The Let’s Talk History Series is sponsored by Objects presented by Andrew Richmond.   the Ohio Humanities Council. From simple log cabins to Gilded Age man- SMALL, INDEPENDENT, LOCAL, ART SUPPLY STORE sions, from wagons to locomotives, and from pioneer settlements to booming urban cen- FOR THE LOVE OF ART INC. ters, Ohio’s first one hundred years was an age of progress. Inspired by the serial podcast “A • ART SUPPLIES History of the World in 100 Objects,” this lec- • CUSTOM FRAMING ture will tell the story of Ohio’s first century, • ART CLASSES from the first legal settlement in 1788 to the • STAFFED BY celebration of the Northwest Territory centen- nial in 1888, through ten cultural artifacts. WORKING ARTISTS These artifacts represent individuals, move- ments, moments in time, and they can be as- The gift of art, from the heart... sembled into an exciting narrative of Ohio’s Art Classes Ages 5 - Adult early years.        Everything for every artist - Wednesday, June 3 kids & adults, students & professionals! AAUW Women in History Speaker Shelley 4027 N. Holland-Sylvania Kotz as Lucretia Mott. Just NORTH of Sylvania Ave. on Holland Sylvania Rd. Lucretia Mott was a 19th century Quaker, abolitionist, social activist and women's rights 419-882-2060 • forloveart.com organizer. This presentation by Kotz literally brings Lucretia to life through a one-woman show. Kotz did her own research on this im- portant woman and her deep understanding of Lucretia’s struggles adds dimension to her

6A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 Upside Brewing to host Pink Boots Society Brew Day BY JENNIFER RUPLE Melissa Dallas of Upside Brewing The Pink Boots Society is a the collaboration brew will be will host a Pink Boots Society Brew national organization with the Day on Sunday, March 8 at her purpose of furthering its members’ applied to educational scholarships brewery in downtown Sylvania. education about the beer industry. During the event, members of the There are three Ohio chapters and programming for its members. Pink Boots Society and local beer located in Cleveland, Columbus and professionals will join Dallas in Cincinnati. Dallas is a member of the “One of the perks of being a creating a limited-edition Columbus chapter. “It would be fun collaboration brew. to start a Toledo chapter in the future member is the opportunity to apply sometime,” she mentioned. The collaboration brew day is open for a variety of scholarships for to business owners, homebrewers, Collaboration Brew Day was born servers, bartenders and also to men from Pink Boots Society members’ certifications, brewery courses and in the field. “The event gives us the desire to take part in International opportunity to get to know each Women’s Day, also on March 8, and workshops,” said Dallas. other, network, talk about our raise the profile of women’s roles in passion for beer, and celebrate the beer industry. Dallas appreciates that the Pink women in the industry,” said Dallas. Half of the proceeds from sales of Boots Society supports and encourages women to participate in the beer industry. “It may be intimidating being part of an industry made up of primarily men, but the truth is women like beer too.” The collaboration brew, a limited-edition, will be a New England IPA with notes of tropical citrus and pine. It will be available for the public at Upside Brewing and the Casual Pint approximately two to three weeks after brew day. Check Upside Brewing’s Facebook page for theMelissa Dallas looks forward to brew day with release date. local beer professionals. Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner and Silent Auction helps homeless cats and dogs Humane Ohio will host its eighth annual goodies for four-legged friends, and much Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner & Silent more. Stay entertained the whole night with a Auction on March 21 at The Hilton Garden professional photo booth and caricatures, live Inn, Perrysburg from 5 to 9:30 pm. music by the Toledo School for the Arts Steel Drums, the organization’s classic heads or Guests will be able to enjoy a buffet of tails game, and introducing two new games: vegetarian and vegan pastas, salad, Spay-tacular cash extravaganza and Wine breadsticks, dessert, and a cash bar. The cost Ring toss. is $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Humane Ohio’s Fundraising Coordinator, Tickets are available online at Aaron Lockhart, said, “Have a great night out humaneohio.org/spayghetti, in person at while knowing you are supporting Humane Humane Ohio, or by mailing a check to Ohio’s efforts to keep costs low so everyone is Humane Ohio with the full names of each able to afford high-quality spay/neuter. With attendee. All tickets must be purchased by the help of our generous community, we were March 15. able to raise over $35,000 last year. All proceeds go towards funding our efforts to The event will include a silent auction with reduce the number of homeless cats and dogs items such as spa trips, date night baskets, in northeast Ohio and southeast Michigan.” kitchen essentials, sports memorabilia, Cutting Edge Theatre Company celebrates five years Over the past five years, Cutting Edge The- OF SHOW]” being performed at the Neder- atre Company has continuously brought the houser Community Hall in Olander Park run- community incredible local talent and pro- ning March 12-15. Several of these ductions. From its small beginnings of Wine, productions included American Sign Lan- Women and Song at Manhattan’s restaurant guage, a first in northwest Ohio. CETC has they have gone on to productions as diverse as held classes and workshops taught by, not only “Hair,” “Edges,” and “The complete works of local talent, but Broadway regulars as well. William Shakespeare” (Abridged) to eclectic For more information and to support its ef- musicals such as “Last Five Years” and “First forts, visit cuttingedgetheatre.org their Face- Date” to the current production of “[TITLE book page.

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7A ‘Meema the Lemur Becomes a Ballerina’ to be performed at the Franciscan Theatre “Meema the Lemur Becomes a Ballerina,” based on the children’s book by Nigel Bur- goine, will be performed at the Franciscan Center on March 20 for school children at 10 am and for the general public on March 21 at 2 pm. Molly Boros is dancing the lead role of “Meema.” Sponsors of this Ballet Theatre of Toledo production include Ann Hartman, Buckeye Broadband and Nature's Path, which is send- ing cereal and lemur bars to hand out at the shows. For show reservations and tickets call BTT, 419-861-0895. How did this production come about? My wife, Anne Marie, and I were visiting the Toledo Zoo in the spring when the baby lemurs were out playing. They were just adorable and everyone was laughing at the an- tics they were getting up to. It was very inter- L-R: Jacob Highfield, Tami Metz Star, Ryan Medal, Madalyn Hembree and Molly Boros rehearse under the direction of esting watching the parents of the pups Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine, who also is the author of the book, ‘Meena the Lemur interacting with them. They are very family Becomes a Ballerina.’ sensitive primates. Then one pup came to my attention as it held on to a tree branch in its for this type of ballet. with the London Festival Ballet. He also has was the founder and member of the London enclosure, like a ballet barre. It then swung its danced in Australia, Brazil, Africa and Festival Ballet Education Team. He also served leg around like a dancer and then was chased What are the challenges of this throughout Europe. He danced principal roles as director of the education unit of the London by its brothers and sisters. Later in the sum- production? in “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Giselle,” City Ballet and the Dallas Ballet. He has cho- mer we returned to the Zoo to perform at “Nutcracker” and “Romeo & Juliet” to name a reographed productions of “Nutcracker,” Music Under the Stars with the Toledo Con- Lemur tails!!! We started rehearsals to get few. “Cinderella,” “Giselle,” “Romeo and Juliet,” cert Band. In the rehearsal one of my dancers the lemur type movements set and then put “Swan Lake,” “Carmen,” “Alice in Wonder- slipped on the staircase going up on the stage. put rehearsal tails on. Then we started to see Burgoine is the former artistic director of land,” “Peter Pan,” “Coppelia” and “Aladdin.” She did not injure herself but she was shocked. how the tails were affecting the partnering Toledo Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet as well as Later that year I was thinking about a new work as the male dancer lemurs lifted and the past director of the British Ballet Organi- He is the recipient of the 2020 Ohio Gover- production and those two incidents were the zation. He implemented education programs nor’s Award for the Arts in Arts Education. start of the whole creative process. for dancers and communities in cities in Nor- way, Spain, England and the United States and Burgoine and his wife, Anne Marie Getz, What is the story about? are Sylvania residents. A baby lemur called Meema is born in Toledo Zoo with balletic qualities. She then watches my dancers rehearsing for Music Under the Stars and copies their movements. The dancers see this and stand outside her en- closure and help her with ballet movements and the leading dancer, Annabelle, befriends her. When the performance day arrives she is brought out of her enclosure to watch the show. Then Annabelle slips making her en- trance and injures her foot. Meema the Lemur immediately jumps up and shows everyone she knows the choreography and takes Annabelle’s place and saves the show! Were you thinking of this as a possible ballet while writing? Yes I was. After watching the agility of the lemurs at the zoo, I thought this would be a fun, fantasy ballet for the whole family to watch. Also, it would present some new chal- lenges choreographing lemur movements. This is a bit different than the mice in Nut- Molly Boros is dancing the lead role cracker! of ‘Meema.’ Was it difficult to transform the partnered the female dancer lemurs. written word to the performance? How many characters are there? No, not at all. I already had the ballet li- bretto in my head, so I then sat down and There are Meema, her brother, sister and wrote everything out for Sylvania resident parents. Also, there’s Annabelle and the Ballet Professor David Jex, the composer, explaining Theatre of Toledo company dancers, a Ballet how I saw the production moving forward. I Master, zookeepers, a school teacher and did music research and found different themes school children, parents and children, visitors, that I felt would be appropriate for each scene and musicians. and he then started composing on his piano and gave me a computerized sound track for About Nigel Burgoine me to start working with. We had collaborated on \"The Great Pancake Escape\" and also \"Ugly Burgoine is a classical ballet instructor and Duckling\" so he knows what would be fitting choreographer. He is a graduate of the Royal Ballet School and a former Principal Dancer

8A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 Opera Guild Celebrates ‘La Boheme’ TueEsMvdeoarnyyt2ohnf dthe JoAnn Phipps, Joyce Stenberg and Clare Gorski are guests at the Toledo 10am-12pm Opera Guild’s Feb. 12 luncheon at Georgio's in salute of the opera ‘La Free Co ee & Blood Pressure Boheme.’ Checks at Franciscan Care Center. We are pretty sure that getting free co ee lowers blood pressure, so let’s test that theory! It’s easy, we take your blood pressure and you get a free cup of co ee. For more information, please call Shannon at 419.882.6582. Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Bonnie Wrobel, Cindy Niggemyer Diane Rusk, Patty Stephens and and Sandra Seiple look over the Cheri Jo Williams enjoy the Paris- Respite Care table decorations that reflect the themed lunch planned by Bonnie international theme. Wrobel and Jeanne Tartaglia. Franciscan Care Center Long-term Care 4111 N. Holland-Sylvania Road | Toledo, Ohio homeishere.org ĂƚŽƵƌĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͊ Nationally Accredited Local Barber Helps Clear March 16 through 20, 2020 Streets? Celebrate Our Anniversary Week! There will be daily tours given from 10 - 4:00, Events Schedulean election day Bake and Craft Sale, a Carruth Studio Fundraiser, along with other events 10 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s and our regular programming. WƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚďLJůnjŚĞŝŵĞƌ͛ƐƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶΎ Might this be Larry the Barber selfishly helping to clear Sylvania streets early Monday, March 16; 10 - 11:00 on Thursday Feb. 27? Senior Planning For The Future &ĂĐŝůŝƚĂƚĞĚďLJDƌ͘ŚƌŝƐƌĞŵĞĂŶ͕>^tΎ Tuesday, March 17; 3 - 4:00 dŽƉŝĐ͗,ŽƵƐŝŶŐͬ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞKƉƟŽŶƐ Anniversary Jiggs Luncheon RE-ELECT ^ƉŽŶƐŽƌĞĚďLJŝǀŝŶĞZĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƟŽŶ Systems DEE TALMAGE Wednesday, March 18; 1-2:30 | $6.00 ;ĐŽŵďŝŶĞǁŝƚŚŽŵĞůĞƚďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚƟĐŬĞƚ for $10) Made-To-Order Omelet Breakfast REPUBLICAN S TATE Sponsored by Glendale Senior Living CENTRAL COMMITTEE Thursday, March 19; 10 - 11:00 | $6.00 ;ĐŽŵďŝŶĞǁŝƚŚ:ŝŐŐƐ>ƵŶĐŚĞŽŶƟĐŬĞƚĨŽƌΨϭϬͿ WE LOVE THIS PLACE! DĂŬĞ/ƚŶĚdĂŬĞ/ƚ͊Ύ Your voice on the State Central Committee - District 2 since 2002. Early voting for the March primary going on NOW! Sponsored by Kingston Residence of Sylvania Friday, March 20; 1:30 - 3:00 | $4.00 Fun! Make a small pan of Lasagna and take it home to cook for supper! 25 people maximum. ΎWůĞĂƐĞƉƌĞͲƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌŝŶŽƵƌŽĸĐĞ͘ ³/LNH´XVRQ)DFHERRN Paid for by the Candidate

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9A The Glass City Rollers keep jammin’ owners, and chemical operators. Mainly we BY MARY HELEN DARAH are a group of caring, strong, smart continue her love of sports and bond with amazing women who enjoy one another and who just want to keep ‘jammin’.” The Glass City Rollers (GCR), estab- Mona Kuhl, ‘Mother Nature’ teammates. “I couldn’t pass up the opportunity,” The March 28 Heels & Wheels Fashion Show lished in 2007, is metro Toledo’s pre- practices her moves with Andrea she said. “It’s been a great experience.” Team- and Brunch will include vendor shopping, raf- mier flat track roller derby team. The Holland Paraclete. mate Dawn Kulh agrees. She has been part of fle prizes and will be hosted by Guy in the 419. Glass City Rollers strive to encourage the de- the team for 11 years and is currently in her Doors open at 11 am. Tickets are $40 per per- velopment of a league that fosters athleticism, 12th season. The mother of two and grand- son and include brunch and one drink voucher. goodwill and sportsmanship. Derby teams play mother of four said the hardest thing was com- Proceeds will assist the GCR out-of-town game bouts of two 30-minute periods and each pe- ing up with a “Derby name.” “My daughter expenses and the Beach House Family Shelter. riod consists of multiple “jams.” Every jam is an finally helped me,” she recalled. “She suggested For tickets call 419-466-8701. opportunity for the teams to score points. It is I use Mother Nature because you never know legal for a skater to block opponents with their how I’ll be when I come through the door.” Coaches Tiffany and Allen Newbold, hips, rear and shoulders. There are Flat Track known to their team as ‘Irish TearHer’ Derby teams all over the country but GCR is The team practices twice a week at Funagin’s and ‘Chicken Allen King,’ are ready the only team in Toledo/Sylvania. on Centennial Road under the leadership of to take their team to victory. Since teams in the Women’s Flat Track Tiffany Newbold (AKA Irish) and her husband, Derby Association (WFTDA) are spread out, Allen Newbold (AKA Chicken Allen King), the GCR team travels to places such as Traverse who also serves as the assistant coach for Syl- City and Lansing, Mich. for “bouts.” GCR vania Northview Girls Soccer team. In addition member Shawn McNair, a reading intervention to coaching the team, they are known for giving specialist for the Sylvania School priceless pointers and “magic talks” to keep the district known by her team- women positive. Newbold believes the GCR mates as “DeStruckshawn,” will continue to grow and thrive. She said, “The enjoys being part of the GCR has switched coaches, players, and build- group. “I happen to be the ings but we will always remain in the game.” oldest member of the team,” stated “DeStruckshawn”. The Glass City Rollers are currently sched- “My son was going to col- uling their 2020 season and expect to announce lege and I was looking the addition of home games, to be held at Fu- for things to do. I have nagin’s, this summer. The organization is also always played sports hosting a fundraiser, Heels & Wheels, at High- and there are limited land Meadows Golf Club on March 28. Lisa sports available for Rozanski (AKA French Vanilla) is excited women. I was thrilled to about the event and hopes it raises awareness find GCR. I love the sup- about the sport she loves. “I don’t think people port and the comradery.” know we exist,” she offered. “If they do, Lisa Rozanski, whose many think we punch each other. It’s not violent. Our team includes people from every walk of life. 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FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value. Early withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. over by a car, tore my kneecaps and my ACL. I CDs require the distribution of interest and do not allow interest to compound. couldn’t squat for two years and had terrible CDs o ered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. All PTSD,” she stated. “I met someone in a coffee CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC). shop who told me about GCR and said I should Call or visit your local skate with them. I thought, if I’m going to die I financial advisor today. might as well do something I like. Since I ran out of physical therapy funds, this does the trick. We are continually in the squat position, Don Ahl which happily is no longer an issue for me.” Lisa Rozanski, “French Vanilla’ and Financial Advisor For Sylvania School District counselor and Mona Kuhl enjoy the athleticism and competition of being part of the 5678 Main St clinical social worker Rachael Gombos (AKA Glass City Rollers. Sylvania, OH 43560-1928 CatAtomic Meltdown) GCR has been a way to 419-882-2322

10A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 Camp Kesem comes to Toledo Camp Kesem: Where Camp Kesem. Kids Can Be Kids University of Toledo to start a BY KAREN ZICKES chapter Because the University of Michigan camp fills up quickly, my children ended up attend- ing Camp Kesem through the University of Counselors and participants enjoy their experience at Camp Kesem. “Kesem” means ‘magic’ in Hebrew. It was Notre Dame. Camp counselors also support late 2012 and my children were ages 6, 9, and the campers who live locally throughout the Building sandcastles is just one of the 12 when their father had just been diagnosed year by attending major events in the chil- many activities at Camp Kesem. with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Our family dren’s lives, or seeing them at fund raisers etc. could never have imagined what we would go However, living two hours from ND, my chil- through in the coming months, and sadly, dren only saw the camp counselors and fellow there was virtually no support for children campers a couple times a year. Still a blessing, who had a parent battling cancer. but not the most optimal. Thankfully a cancer survivor told us about Passionate about CK, my daughter Morgan, Camp Kesem (CK). Her son had attended the now a sophomore at UT, as well as a couple camp through the chapter at University of other UT students who have attended Camp Michigan. Kesem is a nationwide community, Kesem through other universities, completed driven by passionate college student leaders, a lengthy application process to bring a chap- that supports children through and beyond ter to Toledo. Upon being selected as a finalist, their parent’s cancer. Not only do the student The University of Toledo took part in a week- leaders at the prospective universities act as long online voting campaign with other col- the counselors and organizers of the one week leges and universities across the country. They of summer camp held at area campgrounds, finished in the Top Five and will be starting a but they also fund raise year-round to send Camp Kesem at UT. Kesem recently turned each child to camp at no cost to the families.  20, and UT will be one of over 100 colleges and universities in 44 states with a Camp The camps are for children ages 6-16 and Kesem chapter; helping nearly 9,000 children they are what you would expect from any annually. summer camp; with one huge exception. At this camp, the campers are not different from Toledo’s first week of camp will be in the everyone else. Here, they find comfort in summer of 2021. To find out more informa- knowing that all those campers with them tion about Camp Kesem log onto campke- know exactly what they are going through at sem.org. Those interested in donating to the home, because they are going through it too. new chapter at The University of Toledo can And in some situations, like ours, children email Morgan Zickes at [email protected] connect with other children who have lost to find out how they can help. Winter is here!Protect your pets from their parent to cancer. ‘Magic’ happens at fleas, ticks and heartworm! CLIEISN4ATS0WSTDHIEL&ROELUKPBSR!AEOSTEBIIENNGTS STFD Purchases New Transports Call VCA SylvaniaVet, your pet care destination! 419-885-4421 L-R: Members of the Sylvania Township Fire Department Terry Detmer, Jerry Fritz, Justin Weld, Marcus Sautter and Sean Nagley stand in front of two new transports that were recently put into service. The Sylvania Township Fire Department is excited for the new additions as runs, along with the number of transports, continue to increase. The transports will greatly •Pets are never alone at VCA SylvaniaVET! reduce wait time and the need for outside transportation when •Separate dog and cat waiting, exam rooms responding to calls. —by Mary Helen Darah 4801 Holland Sylvania and hospitalization at Harroun •Boarding •Grooming •Doggie Day Care vcasylvaniavet.com •Hospital staffed 24/7/365 round the clock •Voted BEST VET in NW Ohio for 12 consecutive years! *New clients only. Not good toward emergency and/or specialty vet services.

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11A It’s Maple Sugar Time Sylvania Township Fire Department is awarded safety project The Olander Parks System Executive Director Erika Buri explains how she Sylvania Fire/EMS Fire Inspector and BY MARY HELEN DARAH plans to tap a sugar maple tree to capture sap to Rebecca DeMar on Investigator Shane Hillard is ready to Feb. 24. Rebecca’s mother Andrea DeMar, Rochelle Chryst, Jim and install one of the 100 new alarms that The Sylvania Township Fire Department Betty Bassett, Max Brennan and his mother, Whitney Brennan, and Angele was awarded to the Sylvania was one of 25 departments across the country McGrady also llearn about the process that is best done when Township Fire Department. to be awarded with 100 smoke and carbon temperatures warm during the day and go below freezing at night. monoxide alarms for the community. The alarms that the Sylvania Fire Department will A ‘Wine and Valentine’ Event receive contain a 10-year sealed battery. The Sylvania Township Fire Department is the only fire department in the state of Ohio to receive this award. Sylvania Fire plans on working with students attending Lourdes Uni- versity to help install the smoke alarms in the Sylvania community. Sylvania Fire/EMS Fire Inspector and In- vestigator Shane Hillard collaborated with Sr. Barbara Vano, Lourdes University Director of Campus Ministry and Service Learning, on the project to identify social service agencies that could serve as liaisons to those in need of alarms. “We are excited to provide this needed resource and service to our community and to do so with the help of Lourdes University and its students,” stated Hillard. “The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms will detect two potentially deadly threats. In addi- tion to assessing families in need of alarms, systems will also be installed in homes and apartments that receive safety visits in the Syl- vania area.” To them, it’s playing freely. To you, it’s playing safe. Recommended: Our award-winning Boundary Plus® Technology reminds your pets to stay in your yard, while letting them explore right up to the edge of your property. Along with our other innovative solutions and customized training, keeps pets out of trouble inside the home as well as outside for total home protection and peace of mind for you. $150 OFF Invisible Fence of Brand of Northwest Ohio 419-882-3644 | InvisibleFence.com Boundary Plus® Pet Fence for Sylvania ©2020 Radio Systems Corp. All Rights Reserved. The Best Buy Seal and other licensed materials are registered certification marks and Advantage Readers. trademarks of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. For awards information, visit ConsumersDigest.com. L-R: Megan Kabour, Rania Eid, Sonia Girgis, Joanne Holiday and Elaina *Limited time o er valid on a professionally installed BoundaryPlus Containment System. Kfouf enjoy the evening ‘Wine and Valentines’at St. Elias Antiochian O er may not be combined withother discounts, promotions, coupons, or previous Church on Harroun Road. purchases.System must be installed before 4/1/2020. —by Mary Helen Darah New jazz band is forming The Toledo Jazz Festival, in partnership choosing and some light sight reading. To with the Valentine Theatre and the Toledo schedule an audition time e-mail toledojaz- School for the Arts, is planning the creation of [email protected] or call 419- 558-6400. a Toledo Community Big Band under the di- rection of Ron Kischuk. The Community Big Band organizers are looking for those who Band will be a 17 piece jazz ensemble for play- play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, ers wanting to get back into music or those bass, drums, guitar and vocalists. The band who are just looking for a place to play. The will rehearse on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:15 pm group is for participants ages 19 and above. in Room 412 at the Toledo School for the Arts Auditions will be held Saturday, March 7 from beginning March 10 through July 28. Re- 3 to 5:30 pm in Room 412 at the Toledo School hearsals will start again in the mid September. for the Arts, 333 14th St., Toledo. Auditioning The group's inaugural performance will be at includes a jazz standard of the musicians the Toledo Jazz Festival at the Valentine The- atre on June 6.

12A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 Sr. Gretchen’s Valentine’s Day bake sale offers sweet treats Toledo Farmers Market Maple Sugaring Festival Sr. Gretchen Faerber (right) helps Proceeds from the Valentine’s Day Olander Park Carol Bujak select chocolates during bake sale benefit Sisters of St. Francis 525 Market St., Toledo Nederhouser Community Hall the annual bake sale on Feb. 14. ministries. 6930 Sylvania Ave. Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm Sunday, March 22, 11 am - 2 pm Celebrate all things maple during this free The heat is on and the overhead doors are family event. Enjoy a pancake cook-off closed for cozy shopping until spring. Each and then vote for your favorite. Explore the week the market offers local winter vegeta- history of maple syrup and learn the his- bles, homemade baked goods, specialty tory of the Native American and pioneer foods, coffee, wine, plants and handmade extraction techniques. items such as candles, soaps, jewelry and pottery. toledofarmersmarket.com Pasta for Pooches 8.0 St. Michael Lutheran Church of Pi Day with The Pie Lady Whiteford Center 5790 W. Temperance, Rd. Benfield Wines Ottawa Lake, Mich. Saturday, March 28, 4 - 7 pm 102 N. Main St., Swanton Eat some pasta and help support The Abil- ity Center’s Assistance Dogs program. Saturday, March 14, 4 - 7 pm Tickets available at the door. Adults $10, kids 10 and under $5. Celebrate Pi Day with Benfield Wines and Sylvania’s Patt Morr aka The Pie Lady. An TASTINGS assortment of pies including fruit and pecan will be available for purchase plus Texas sheet cake, cookies and mini breads. benfieldwines.com SofoÊs Italian Market 5400 Monroe St. Wednesdays, 5 - 7 pm Sip on several wines while enjoying com- plimentary food samples of Sofo products and a fabulous Sofo family dish created by Chef Frankie. Prices vary. shopsofos.com St. PatrickÊs Day Bake Sale Bottle Shop at MancyÊs Italian Fallon Purney and Lindsay Kesselring Sr. Gretchen Faerber displays 5453 Monroe St. choose pink, heart-shaped cookies. handmade s’mores kits. Sisters of St. Francis Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Weekly tasting event. Pours begin at $2. –by Jennifer Ruple 6832 Convent Blvd. [email protected] Seeking Ohio’s best new food Regina Conference Center JosephÊs Beverage Center 4129 Talmadge Rd. Monday, March 16 Wine Tasting: Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm Beer Tasting: Fridays, 5 - 7 pm 9:30 am - 3 pm Enjoy a selection of wines or beers for a nominal fee. Join Sr. Gretchen and the Sisters of St. josephswinestoretoledooh.com Francis at their popular baked goods sale. Arrive early for the best selection of Irish soda bread, cookies, brownies, breads, candies and more. sistersosf.org Got foodie events? Ohioans have the opportunity to land their •Assist with information for trademark, Email [email protected] product on store shelves with the Ohio Signa- copyright, label design, packaging and ingre- ture Food Contest sponsored by the Center for dient sourcing. Innovative Food Technology and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, running now through May •Free attendance to annual NOCK food 31. safety training seminar. Contestants complete a simple online form •Increased visibility through news release outlining the basic details of their product, and and CIFT website. food industry experts will judge entries based on viability of the product, commercialization Note, there is no cash redemption or mon- potential, business strategy, marketability and etary substitution for winnings. overall appeal to the marketplace. Finalists will be invited to present their business concept and In addition to the benefits, production will product to a panel of judges. The winner will be available at the Northwest Ohio Cooperative be announced during a special ceremony in Kitchen in Bowling Green, a non-profit com- late July. Following the announcement, the mercial facility that educates and advises new winner will receive: and growing businesses, provides access to a commercially licensed kitchen, networking op- •Technical and business development assis- portunities with other similar entities, and tance to help advance the winning product to technical assistance. Due to collaboration with the marketplace. OFBF, increased awareness of the opportunity will be shared with their network. •Assistance with production of samples to use for consumer and buyer feedback. Products do not need to be fully designed or ready for market, rather an ability to commu- •Nutritional analysis. nicate a specific vision is necessary. The entry •Process authority assistance, if applicable. form along with the rules/regulations is avail- •Coordination with Ohio Department of able at ciftinnovation.org. Deadline to submit Agriculture for label approval. the completed application is May 31.

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13A Meatless Mexican Meals Fold tortilla over filling. Cook each quesadilla cream. Cook on a low boil, stirring constantly over medium heat until lightly browned or 3 until liquid is reduced by a third. Stir in cheese to 4 minutes, turning once. and continue cooking until smooth and thick. Adjust salt if needed. Serve with warm, corn Place quesadillas on a baking sheet and tortillas. keep warm in 300 F oven. Repeat with re- maining quesadillas. (Recipe adapted from the Santa Fe School of Cooking) (Recipe by Jennifer Ruple) Mexican Rice and Black Jennifer Ruple, third from left, and husband, Lynn Ruple, in plaid, join Beans classmates for a group shot at the Santa Fe School of Cooking in New Mexico. The perfect one-pot meal, this sat- BY JENNIFER RUPLE strips Potato, Poblano Chile and isfying dish is packed with protein 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed Spinach Tacos and vegetables. It’s also a great option Whether you are a 1 teaspoon chili powder for meatless meal nights. Serve it with vegetarian or just looking 1/2 teaspoon cumin These tacos are a throwback from time shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and to add a few more meat- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder spent in New Mexico. My husband and I made a dollop of sour cream. Plus, warm less meal options to your Salt to taste these during one of the cooking classes we tortilla chips are a great vehicle for weekly dinner rotation, 2 avocados, halved and pitted participated in at the Santa Fe School of Cook- scooping it all up. make it a fiesta! Mexican 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped ing. The class featured several types of tacos – 1 tablespoon olive oil food, with all its fresh in- Juice from 1 lime and this was the vegetarian version 1/2 red onion, diced gredients - peppers, 1 cup shredded Mexican melting cheese we made. Instead of adding the 2-4 cloves of garlic, minced tomatoes, beans, pota- 4 medium flour tortillas cheese into the filling mixture as in 1 bell pepper, any color, diced toes, corn, cheeses - is quite conducive for the recipe, I opted to crumble queso 1 cup corn kernels meatless and vegetarian diets. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. fresco (which means fresh cheese) 14-ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes Here are three recipes that are so hearty and Sauté onion and pepper until soft. Stir in over the filling. Serves 6-8. 4-ounce can diced green chiles flavorful you’ll never miss the meat! In Avo- beans and seasonings and cook for 1 minute. 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed cado and Black Bean Quesadillas, warmed Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 1 pound red or white potatoes (about 4 cups cooked brown rice flour tortillas are folded over melty cheese, 4 or 5) Juice from 1 lime sautéed veggies, smashed avocado and beans. Mash avocados to desired consistency (I 1 white onion, diced 8 ounces enchilada sauce These quesadillas make a festive start to any prefer mine somewhat chunky). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons chili powder meal, however, they’re also substantial enough lime juice and chopped cilantro. 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin to stand on their own as the main course. For 2 bunches fresh spinach, stems Salt to taste an alternative to traditional meat- To one half of each tortilla, add 1/4 of the trimmed and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened filled tacos, try potatoes, poblano avocado mixture, beans mixture and cheese. 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese chiles and spinach wrapped up in soft 4 poblano chiles, seeded and cut into Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream corn tortillas. Mexican Rice and Black 1/4-inch strips and tortilla chips for serving Beans makes a great side dish, but 1 cup heavy cream, sour cream or with lots of add-ins, it becomes a Mexican crema Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 plentiful and filling one-pot meal. 1 cup grated cheese such as Monterey tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onion, Jack, cotija, Parmesan, fontina or a garlic and bell pepper until soft. Avocado and Black mixture of them Bean Quesadillas Salt to taste Stir in corn, tomatoes and chiles and cook Corn tortillas So many delicious ingredients are for 1 minute. packed into these quesadillas, and the Peel potatoes and dice into 3/8- Add beans, rice, lime juice, enchilada sauce, cheese binds it all together. Feel free inch cubes. Cook potatoes in boiling to use any Mexican melting cheese. salted water until potatoes are soft but not spices, cream cheese and 3/4 cup Mexican Try asadero, chihuahua, queso que- falling apart, about 10-12 minutes. cheese. sadilla or a combination of all of them. If those varieties aren’t avail- In a medium-hot skillet, heat oil. Sauté pep- Sprinkle with additional cheese and cook able, Monterey Jack is a good option. pers until soft. Add onion and cook until until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce, Serve quesadilla wedges with salsa lightly brown. Add garlic and potatoes and tomatoes, sour cream and tortilla chips. and sour cream or Mexican crema. cook for 2 minutes more. Add spinach a hand- Serves 4. ful at a time, stirring with tongs to wilt. (Recipe by Jennifer Ruple) 1 tablespoon olive oil When greens are wilted, add herbs and 1 medium onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, any color, sliced into

14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 Harmony in Life Skot Horn solo exhibit to open in Hudson Gallery during March Art Walk A Healing,Arts & Education Center 5723 N. Main St. Yoga, Reiki, and Massage QUALITY FLOWERS available at Harmony in Life SATISFACTION GUARANTEED The Harmony Shoppe is filled with CALL FOR DELIVERY unique gift items, OR ORDER ONLINE! many made by $5.00 delivery for Sylvania! local artists! 5723 N. Main St. • (419) 824-0777 5747 Main St. • 419.517.0047 stellarblooms.com www.harmonyinlifecenter.com Follow us on Facebook The opening of a solo exhibition of all new so, the placement of his characters on a paintings by local artist Skot Horn, titled historical timeline can be surmised by the People in Place, will be held from March 6 most amateur of art detective sleuths, through April 18 in Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. embedding them for all posterity in amber’s Main St. The opening reception will be held perpetual glow. in conjunction with the Red Bird Art District’s First Friday Art Walk on March 6 This latest series of paintings by Horn is from 5:30 to 8 pm. populated with pedestrians on city streets and sidewalks. They are at times interacting Following the spectrum from prehistoric with each other and sometimes oblivious to depictions of wooly mammoths on cave walls their counterparts. Occasionally, an isolated to contemporary abstractions, Horn reveals figure or two dominate the canvas. Figure his current subject’s place on a historical placement appears as random as a snapshot timeline by depicting fashion, cars, hairstyles, would suggest. However, the particular shoes and smartphones within his colorful referenced photo is carefully selected from urban compositions. Understanding the thousands; which today is not hard to achieve history of humanity through art is definitely with digital cameras, large capacity sim cards a focus of his latest work. Within a decade or and a pocket full of charged batteries.   NEIGHBORHOOD DAISY BIRD ACE HARDWARE FEEDER 5619 N. Main St., Now $3.99 Sylvania Save (419) 882-6516 $15 WOW!  While supplies last!!! Frogtown Computers 419.517.6069 • Free Recycling WE BUY USED COMPUTERS AND APPLE iOS DEVICES OUT OF WARRANTY APPLE COMPUTERS ARE OUR SPECIALTY STOYH1LAF1VNABYNKUEISAYAINOFREUOSSRS! In-home setup of your new Mac/PC, wireless router in-home install Mac & PC Upgrades & Repair PC Malware / Virus Cleanup FREE ESTIMATES 6565 Erie St., Sylvania 43560 www.frogtowncomputers.com ESTABLISHED 2009 • A LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15A SACIC presents check to DSA for parklets Architect’s rendering of one of the new parklets. Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation President Jerry theVillage LAW OFFICE OF Arkebauer, Loan Committee Chairman Steve Lemy, Executive Director Bill MELAN M. FORCHT Sanford and Secretary Michelle Sprott present a check for $30,000 to Candy Shoppe Downtown Sylvania Association President Scott Stampflmeier and DSA Parklet • Divorce • Dissolution Committee Chairman Brian Kezur. Unique Sweets, • Collaborative Divorce Nostalgic and New • Shared Parenting Plans A Sylvania Area Community Improvement and seating space for people who want to 5727 Main Street Corporation low-interest, five-year $30,000 enjoy a meal, coffee or DORA,” noted DSA’s • Custody • Support loan was recently issued to the Downtown Syl- Main Street Manager, Rae Navarre. “The Sylvania, Ohio • Post-Divorce Matters vania Association to be used as ‘gap’ financ- parklets with benches, planters and stand-up ing for two new parklets. bars will offer gathering areas for between [email protected] • Bankruptcy Law 10 to 15 people each, allowing them a place to Find us on Facebook! According to SACIC Executive Director sit and chat with friends while enjoying while Unique Resolutions Bill Sanford, this low-interest loan will allow enjoying the outdoor landscape in downtown for the DAS to get the project underway while Sylvania,” she added. also allowing the organization to gather spon- Every Client sors for the project to cover the remaining The two 22-foot-wide and seven-foot-deep costs. DSA took the lead to build parklets to parklets will flank both sides of the crosswalk 6715 MAPLEWOOD AVE. complement the DORA, or Designated Out- on the west side of Main Street in front of SYLVANIA, OHIO 43560 door Recreation Area. The DORA allows Hudson Gallery and Sylvan Studios. Justus Located directly behind the Sylvania Municipal Court adults ages 21 and older to purchase alcoholic Lambros of Signature Decks is constructing 419-517-4277 • forcht-law.com beverages in specific DORA cups from au- the two structures made of a mixed materials thorized establishments in the downtown including wood composite metals and cable bakery 419-824-0683 area. Those beverages must be consumed out- railings. and doors in the specified DORA area, which in- cafe 5758 Main St, Sylvania cludes Main Street from Monroe Street north Naming rights and sponsorships will raise to Haymarket Square and Maplewood Avenue the necessary funds to cover the cost of the ® Follow us on just past Richard Becker Drive on the west project. “This low interest SACIC loan allows Facebook! side and just past the Sylvania Area Federal us to proceed as we continue to raise the Credit Union on the east side. money for the parklets,” Navarre said. WE CATER • WE DELIVER • FARM TO TABLE • SIMPLY DELICIOUS! “We have needed more outdoor gathering She anticipates the parklets will be installed Zingerman Bake House Location in early May.. (Only location in Ohio!) Paczki Day in Downtown $1.00 OFF Order your special Zingerman’s bread any Zingerman’s special order and pick up at Earth to Oven! ALL EARTH TO OVEN SANDWICHES SERVED ON ZINGERMAN’S BREAD Nicole and Levi Hoffman celebrate Fat Tuesday at Brieschke’s Bakery in downtown Sylvania by buying an assortment of paczki from Kyle Brieschke. Approximately 400 dozen paczki in 12 flavors including custard, cinnamon raisin, lemon, raspberry and prune were made at the downtown bakery for the two-day sale. —by Jennifer Ruple

16A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 JANIS WEBER browser distinguishes itself from IE and Edge waiting for you. ested, call the Senior Center and ask for Susan Legacy with a new icon, new features and more Jenelle, 419-885-3913. THE MOUSE TRAP accessibility tools. The best part? It’s available for Next Sylvania Senior Center download for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. It’s also Classes Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training If You Must Keep available for iOS and Android. You will love the & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instruc- Windows 7 new design. New classes with be held throughout 2020. tor. E-mail any specific questions or comments to Jw- Check the SSC newsletter and website for the [email protected] or call for assistance at This is a quote from Mi- NerdWallet most current information. Included will be Win- 419-318-9112. Private tutoring and repairs are just a crosoft, “While you could dows 10 Computers Basics, Facebook, Microsoft phone call, text or email away. continue to use your PC The company's goal is to provide information Word, Google Docs and iPhone/iPad. If you running Windows 7, with- that educates users in making financial deci- have a topic and know some folks who are inter- out continued software and sions. They do so by providing both reviews and Janis Weber security updates, it will be comparisons of different financial products, in- Pete Kadens to speak at Joseph at greater risk for viruses cluding  credit cards, banking, Magliochetti Leadership Summit and malware.” investing, loans and insurance. Its website is di- Lourdes University’s US. In January he pledged to cover the cost of Are you still using Windows 7? In case you rected primarily towards Millennials and pro- College of Business & college tuition, room, board and fees for grad- haven’t heard, Microsoft recently ended support vides information on credit card selection, Leadership presents the uating Scott seniors seeking to attend Lourdes and now it’s a huge security risk that’s practically college loans, banking, mortgage loans, stock 8th annual Joseph M. University, public universities or trade schools begging hackers to take advantage of it. Since trading and insurance policies. Magliochetti Leadership and to extend the same offer to one parent or Microsoft won’t be releasing any further security Summit – Business as a legal guardian of each graduating student. updates, you are risking hacks, malware and By May 2015, the company had developed Noble Profession: “North- viruses by staying on the outdated operating sys- business relationships with eight banks and a west Ohio Community Kadens retired in August 2018 as CEO of tem. 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This year’s speaker is Pete Kadens tries, in 2008, he started one of the largest vide extra layers of protection. products and services. who recently pledged to cover tuition costs for commercial solar companies in the U.S., So- Get rid of Internet Explorer. Certain pro- Scott High School students. Lourdes Univer- Core Energy. Under his leadership, SoCore ex- grams are basically obsolete, like Internet Ex- The number of participants is growing fast. sity is the only private higher education insti- panded operations into 17 states and was plorer. The long-running joke is that IE is so full The information is current and hides nothing so tution included in Kadens pledge. named one of Chicago’s most innovative busi- of issues and it lags so badly that it just isn’t worth you can make some wise financial decisions all The event features a seated lunch, network- nesses by Chicago Innovation Awards. using anymore. The last thing you want is to use within one website. For example, did you know ing opportunities and remarks from guest an insecure browser on an obsolete OS. If all you you can find a great free savings account that is speaker Pete Kadens. Tickets are $50 per per- In 2013, Kadens sold SoCore Energy to use is Internet Explorer, it’s time to download, ten times better than your local bank? Online son. Sponsorships and VIP tickets are avail- Edison International, a Fortune 500 energy literally, another browser, such as Google banking is safe and easy to use. able. Tickets can be purchased online at holding company. He employed over 4,000 Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. events.idonate.com/jmmls20. Individuals can people and created billions in shareholder Since IE isn’t safe to use anymore, try getting Compare credit card rewards, mortgages, also reserve tickets with Abbie Hall, advance- value over his 16-year career as a CEO. Believ- the new Microsoft Edge. Microsoft’s latest loans, insurance and travel. I could spend hours ment events coordinator, at 419-824-3751 or ing and actively leading organizations that on this just learning what is best for me and the [email protected]. seek to transform lives and strengthen com-  kid’s future. Want to make money fast? Read The Magliochetti Leadership Summit munities, Kadens served as a chairman of their ideas. I have found last minute flight deals serves as a catalyst for the region’s businesses StreetWise (2009 – 2018), one of the largest and they did all the leg work. NerdWallet.com is to engage and encourages leaders to accept the homeless aid organizations in Chicago. challenge of leading in a socially responsible  manner. The Leadership Summit honors the The Ottawa Hills native who now resides in work of former Chairman and CEO of the Chicago was awarded the Trailblazer Chicago Dana Corporation, Joseph M. Magliochetti. Award by The Cara Program in 2019; The The Magliochetti family established the En- Catalyst Man of the Year by Streetwise in 2015; dowed Chair of Business & Finance which and The Distinguished Alumnus for Citizen- helps provide a values-centered education to ship in 2010 by his college alma mater, Buck- Lourdes’ business majors. nell University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science. He was also named About Peter Kadens one of the 40 Under 40 by Crain’s Chicago Business in 2012. A serial entrepreneur and dedicated philan- In 2019, Kadens was named a Henry tchhraoirpmisat,nPoefteTKheadKeandsecnusrFreanmtilylysFeorvuensdaastiothne, Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute, a fellow- ship that accepts roughly 20 individuals from a charitable organization dedicated to closing around the world each year who have been the pervasive wealth and education gaps in the identified as having the capacity to create ven- tures that solve society’s intractable problems.

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17A Advance Advertising staff expands; celebrates its 70th anniversary THE FLOORING PROFESSIONALS COUPON SERVING TOLEDO FOR OVER 50 YEARS! 10% OFF CORNER OF SECOR & ALEXIS MATERIALS ONLY Coupon Must Be Presented 419-472-7190 At Time Of Purchase L-R: Shawn Murphy, Stacey LaPointe and Tom Schmitt of Advance Advertising. Stacey LaPointe has joined the sales staff of enjoy just that.” Advance Advertising, 2948 Centennial Rd. The Advance Advertising  has a well-stocked 70-year-old Advance Advertising is a full-ser- vice company located in Sylvania Township showroom at its Sylvania Township office, pro- specializing in corporate branding, promo- viding customers with the ability to ‘touch and tional products, wearables, loyalty gifts and feel’ products before they order.  The company more. “We offer everything from custom ap- also hosts custom online stores for both prod- parel and caps to print products and presenta- ucts and apparel. “This can be a great way for tion folders, signs and trade show displays, employers to reward employees and thank cus- writing instruments, totes, paper and plastic tomers by offering them the opportunity to bags, backpacks, and tech products, to name a shop from their laptop, tablet or phone,” La- few, all featuring your organization’s logo,” she Pointe noted. listed. “We are much more than swag,” La- Pointe emphasized. “We provide that personal In addition to LaPointe, other sales represen- touch that people do not receive if they simply tatives include company owner Shawn Mur- order their products online,” she pointed out. phy, Joni Tolles who has 38 years of experience “We also can help our clients develop the mar- at Advance, Tom Schmitt, Pat McCarty, also keting program best suited for their individual known as the Guy in the 419, Tom Kenny and business and budget by developing relation- Mike Schmitt.  The team also includes Rose ships and getting to know the needs of our Cole, the company’s production designer, and clients and their customers. We let our clients Cari Murphy the office manager. know about the latest and greatest new prod- ucts, and we provide hands-on service in de- In 2013, Murphy purchased the company, veloping their brand image.” LaPointe said she originally founded in 1949 as a small promo- wanted to find a profession that fit her love of tional products business by his grandparents, being around people, but also allowed time Jean and Phil Oberkiser. Murphy’s grandpar- with her family and volunteering at Heartbeat ents retired in 1981 selling the business to their of Toledo.“This job allows me the flexibility to nephew, Lucky Langendorfer, who successfully ran the business for over 30 years. “It has been an honor to carry on the tradition,” Murphy of- fered. MARK LUETKE mation for the public such as income levels, household sizes, and home ownership, which LOOKING FORWARD can inform business strategies such as pricing and locations. The Census is coming More than $675 billion in federal funds an- Every ten years, the United States conducts a nually are distributed to states, counties, and Census to determine the number of people liv- communities based on data collected by the cen- ing in the United States. Census forms are filled sus. Specifically, Ohio received $44,707,000 in out by household, and this year can be com- business loans based off of 2010’s census count, pleted online. Online and paper forms are avail- and for every person not counted the state will able in more than 12 non-English languages and miss out on $1,814 per year for 10 years. Without effective communication accommodations for an accurate count, money is lost or distributed the visually and hearing impaired are available. to other communities. Everyone matters and everyone needs to be counted, including children. The Census Bureau has a legal commitment to keep census responses confidential. Informa- Why? A complete count of every living per- tion shared will never be given to law enforce- son in the United States has a tremendous ben- ment, the FBI, or ICE. So, it is important to count efit for economic growth in Sylvania and everyone, even if they are not where they are communities throughout the United States. supposed to be for whatever reason. Census data can provide the basis for grant dis- tribution and inform business decisions, such as The form should only take about 10 minutes local business expansion. It can also create pro- to fill out. The community’s economic growth jections of growth and help businesses identify depends on a complete count. For more infor- prime locations to open new operations or shut mation, as well as forms and educational tools down old ones. The census will also offer infor- about the census, visit 2020census.gov.

18A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 Miller Danberry Commercial Realty to become known as Miller Diversified Realty Kurt Miller, president & CEO of Miller Diversified; Tim Schlachter, president of In 2017, Danberry Commercial and While the name of the organization is Miller Diversified Realty; Jerry Miller, vice president of Miller Diversified; and Miller Diversified Realty Corp. merged their changing, the team and the services will re- Lynn Fruth, CEO of the Danberry Co. commercial real estate brokerage and prop- main consistent. erty management operations. The business took the name of Miller Danberry, with the “We thought it was a great time to focus goal of aligning with the Miller Diversified our brand in the marketplace,” said Diversi- brand name over time. fied’s Vice President Jerry Miller. “Miller Di- versified Realty will continue to offer “Our plan all along with this merger, was excellence in commercial brokerage, prop- to have an intermediate step where we would erty management, real estate consulting and be known in the marketplace as Miller Dan- auction services, with the outstanding team berry Commercial Realty,” said Tim we have built with the merger. We continue Schlachter, President of Miller Diversified to be energized about the expanded oppor- Realty. “We felt timing this transition with tunities for the company.” the celebration of the Centennial Anniver- sary of Miller Diversified was the perfect “As the region’s only full service real estate time to complete the final step.” company to offer construction, brokerage, auction, property management, develop- Since 2017’s merger with Danberry Com- ment, and investment services under one mercial, Miller Diversified has enjoyed a banner, we are uniquely positioned as trusted strong positive partnership with their sister advisors creating innovative real estate solu- company, Danberry Realty, which offers res- tions,” Schlachter said. idential real estate services. The Miller Diversified Realty team is very “Initially the co-branding [of Miller Dan- excited to make this change and is grateful berry] was critical to inform the commercial for the community’s support during the tran- real estate industry that our two great com- sition. panies had come together to provide a unique value proposition for users of com- Miller Diversified is a family-owned com- mercial property real estate services,” said pany in Maumee that offers real estate devel- Lynn Fruth, CEO of the Danberry Co. “I am opment, construction, brokerage, property excited that the momentum that has been management, and a real estate investment created these past two years is poised to really fund. The company is celebrating 100 years take off and the new branding will support in business, and has a strong commitment to that.\" providing the greatest possible outcomes for clients and customers. Sylvania Area CIC awards grants to community organizations BY ERIKA BURI • Sylvania Community Action Team: $500 to expand its Core Committed pro- The Sylvania Area Community Improve- gram into all three Sylvania Junior High ment Corporation (SACIC) executive com- Schools, Arbor Hills, McCord and Timber- mittee recommended grant awards to eight stone. area organizations, totaling $5,000, as part of its annual Community Organization • Downtown Sylvania Association: $500 Grant program. Interested organizations to support the maintenance plan of the completed an application process detailing DORA Composting Program to ensure their need request. cups are being composted properly by pur- chasing additional DORA Compost Bins. “SACIC hopes that these modest grants will help the award winners continue the • Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce: great work they do improving lives $500 to assist with the purchase of 21 trees throughout the Sylvania area,” said SACIC to be planted at Olander Park in recognition President Jerry Arkebauer. of the 21 new businesses that “planted roots” in the Sylvania Community in 2019. This year’s Community Organization Grant recipients include: The Community Organization Grant program was set up by SACIC to support • Sylvania Area Family Services: $1,000 local nonprofits in promoting their mission to turn its existing garden into a raised bed with an emphasis on benefiting the citizens community garden to allow senior citizen of Sylvania. The grant program committee clients and neighbors more accessibility to specifically looked for proposals that might the garden. help create jobs, contribute to community wellbeing, generate tourism, or in some way • The Ability Center: $750, to aid with help to drive the economy forward. the training and placement of a school ther- apy dog for Stranahan Elementary. SACIC is a non-for-profit organization representing a collaboration of business and • Sylvania STEM Center: $750 to con- government working to enhance balanced duct a study in how to expand the organi- economic growth and the quality of life in zation’s programs and structure. the greater Sylvania area. SACIC board meetings are open to SACIC members and • Lourdes University: $500 to conduct an lunch is provided. For those interested in Economic Impact Analysis to measure the becoming a member of the Sylvania Area true impact of the institution on the Sylva- CIC and joining SACIC during its quarterly nia and northwest Ohio economy. meetings, membership information is avail- able at sylvaniaareacic.org or by contacting • Heritage Sylvania: $500 to purchase John Healey, SACIC Membership Commit- hardware and software to digitize its tee Chair, at [email protected]. archives and to move the current paper- based donor records to a computer-based system.

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19A The V.I. pizzeria and sports bar slated to open mid-March BY JENNIFER RUPLE feel,” mentioned Fitzgerald. “I’ve been working There are big plans for the outside of the on what I can fit,” said Fitzgerald. “There won’t with the local schools’ athletic and yearbook de- restaurant too. “That will be Phase II of the be bands or DJs outside though. I’m really con- A Sylvania mainstay is getting a new lease on partments. I’ve been going through yearbooks project. My vision is an outdoor bar in a great scious of the noise level in the neighborhood.” life. The Village Inn, which closed in 2018, will as far back as the 1940s to find historical pic- setting with landscaping, green space, firepits, reopen under new ownership as The V.I. some- tures of area athletic teams to display in the couches, cornhole, bocce ball, possibly pickle- The V.I. will employ approximately 70 peo- time in the near future. The new owners, which restaurant. A lot of people don’t realize that the ball and or volleyball courts. It all really depends ple. If interested in applying, visit thevisylva- include Sylvanians Jeremy Fitzgerald, George Village Inn was around in the 40s.” There will nia.com. Simon and Andy Grombacher, are hoping to also be a historical timeline of the restaurant have the restaurant up and running by St. and about 20 TVs. A Valentine Surprise! Patrick’s Day. “The V.I. is a Sylvania staple and everyone’s excited for it to open again. It’s going The V.I. will feature Cameo Pizza, a business Charlesena Smith to be totally different with a new menu,” said Je- based out of Sandusky, Ohio. “We’ll make the receives a surprise remy Fitzgerald. “I think people are excited to pizza onsite and have about 15 specialty pies. It’s package of Valentine see the transition.” been my favorite pizza for the past 20 years. It’s cookies from a loved the quality; everything is fresh. It’s a step above one through the The new owners acquired the property at your basic pizza,” explained Fitzgerald. The Heartland at ProMedica 4984 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. about two years group also sells Cameo Pizza at their arcade, and ProMedica Goerlich ago from the previous owners. “They were shut Reset, in Rossford, Ohio. “The most popular Center Valentine Cookie down mainly because the equipment needed to pizza there is a sweet barbecue with pepper jack Program. be updated,” said Fitzgerald. “It was going to be cheese, grilled chicken, jalapeños, pineapple too costly for them, so they decided to put it up and bacon,” said Fitzgerald. “My favorite pizza —by Mary Helen Darah for sale.” is the thick crust pizza which has double of everything - dough, sauce, cheese and pepper- Subscribe! Only $26/year The new owners are also part owners of sev- oni,” he added. Pizza delivery will be also be eral other local eateries including Bar 145, available in the Sylvania area and parts of 419/824-0100 • [email protected] Reset, Moe’s Southwest Grill and J-Cups Pizza Toledo. in Sylvania. “We started working on drawings and demolition about 10 months ago and in late In addition to pizza, pub food will be served. summer, early fall we started construction. We “We’ll have chicken wings, chicken chunks and are excited to say it is basically a brand-new appetizers. We like to put our own twist on restaurant,” Fitzgerald explained. “The only basic bar food,” Fitzgerald mentioned. “To fit in things we kept were the four walls. We have all with the neighborhood feel, I’m bringing in new equipment. We added brick and oak. The some comfort dinners like pasta dishes and fish inside is totally different.” baskets,” he added. 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Rockin’ in Ruby raises funds for The Victory Center Executive Director Victory Center Diane Barndt and Karen Evans, TVC special events coordinator, welcome guests to Rockin’ in Ruby. Volunteers Bob Thompson and Brian Survivor Delores Carter is Rockin’ in Hahn support the cause on Feb. 14 Ruby as she heads into the event. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg. Dan Cummins, of WTOL News 11, Kari Azzarello and Kelly Latz are visits with Victoria Dugger at the excited to enjoy the sold out event. event that included a silent auction, Funds will benefit TVC programs and luncheon and fashion show. services for cancer patients Choreographer for the fashion show, Paula Dusseau and Laura Dosch visit Katie Maskey receives a good luck backstage at the event presented hug from mom Diane Dooley. by Mercy Health. —by Mary Helen Darah

SECTION B March 3 - 17, 2020 Vol. 24, No. 22 • yourgood.news YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Lourdes offers tuition discount to Sylvania Schools employees ent Jane Spurgeon signed the Lourdes Ad- Lourdes University representatives attend- “This partnership strengthens the Town vantage Partnership on Feb. 21. ing were Terry Keller, Vice President of Ac- & Gown Relationship Lourdes has with our Sylvania Schools representatives at the ademic Affairs, Vince Laverick, Education hometown Sylvania. This collaboration is event were Tim Zieroff, Assistant Superin- Division Chair; Joyce Little, Dean of Social a win for Sylvania, its citizens and our edu tendent of Academic Affairs, and Alex Sciences, and Dale Gaubatz, Vice President cational institutions. Working together, Clarkson, Director of Teaching & Learning. of Enrollment. Lourdes/Sylvania Schools to 3B Lourdes University and Sylvania Schools have formed the Lourdes Advantage Part- nership which offers scholarships to Sylva- nia Schools employees who enroll in a Lourdes undergraduate or graduate degree program, effective summer 2020. Sylvania Schools educators and employ- ees who enroll as new Lourdes University students are guaranteed a 15 percent tuition discount. Lourdes alumni who work in the Sylvania Schools and enroll in a Lourdes degree program will benefit from a 20 per- cent tuition discount. Lourdes University President Mary Ann Gawelek and Sylvania Schools Superintend- Lakeview Cremation Garden The perfect setting for peaceful reflection & remembrance. $199STARTING AT FIND YOUR FOREVER PLACE | TOLEDOMEMORIALPARK.COM















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12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 Sylvania–Then and Now 6823 Erie Street BY GAYLEEN GINDY 1996 – David G. and Cynthia M. ued at $6,000 – occupation – none; Margaret Ro- sold the home that same year to the Cadarets, Schlaudecker maker – wife – 66 years old – occupation – none. and the 1974 directory listed Harvey Cadaret liv- LOOKING BACK ing and owning the home. An announcement in 2000 – Gregory D. and Julianne K. Haselhuhn Frank died shortly after the 1930 census was the Sylvania Herald dated Oct. 16, 1974 noted Henry and Celestia Burnham platted Burn- 2003 – Gregory D. Haselhuhn taken while still owning the home. In 1934 Mar- that Cathy Lu Caderet and Gregory Stephen ham’s Addition in 1901. At that time they cut in 2006 – Gary A. and Andrea Szymanski garet Romaker sold the home to John and Mar- Vasko were married in Toledo. The bride was a street from Maplewood Avenue north to Erie It wasn’t until 1917 that this lot, and the lot to cella Fisher, but records show that Margaret listed as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Street, and they named their new street Phillips the east, were sold to William and Mary Reed Romaker was still living in the home when the Cadaret of 6823 Erie St. She had graduated from Avenue, which was Celestia’s maiden name. and they built this catalog home on Lot No. 19. 1940 census was taken, now listed as 76 years old Evergreen High School in Metamora. The There were a total of 37 lots in their subdivision, (see photo of Reed family). In the 1920 census and widowed, and the Fishers were renting a Cadarets lived here until 1983, then moved to with lot 37 being a large lot that they reserved for they are listed living here as follows: William S. home on Holland-Sylvania Road in Sylvania Georgia. themselves along Maplewood Avenue. Their Reed – 60 years old – owned home free of mort- Township. Sometime after this, John and Mar- subdivision consisted of parcels along the north gage – married – occupation – retired; Mary A. cella Fisher moved into this home that they had The list of owners after the McHughs pur- and south side of Maplewood Avenue, both sides Reed – wife – 56 years old – married; Alma Reed purchased. chased the home shows that about every three to of Phillips Avenue and the south side of Erie – daughter – 21 years old – single – occupation four years the house was sold to a new owner. Street. Our subject home on Erie Street was on – stenographer in real estate; Julia V. Reed – This house made the news on Oct. 17, 1946 Lot No. 19 of this subdivision. In 1911 Celestia daughter – 17 years old – single – attending when an issue of the Sylvania Sentinel reported 2008 Phillips-Pomroy-Burnham donated all the land school. that thieves had committed acts throughout Syl- where Burnham Park and Plummer Pool are lo- According to Reed family histories, William vania and one of the homes that they hit was the cated to the Village of Sylvania for park pur- and Mary Reed had previously been living and home of John Fisher, 6823 Erie Street, where a poses. farming on the Reed family farm in Waterville, car parked in the rear of the home was robbed Ohio, which belonged to his father. In 1905 they of three new tires on Friday morning. The list of owners over the years for this home purchased an 80 acre farm of their own in Riga is: Township, Michigan and built a home there. By A building permit was issued to J.C. Fisher on 1917 they were ready to retire and let their chil- Jan. 16, 1950 by the Village of Sylvania allowing 1917 – William S. and Mary A. Reed dren run the farm. They purchased the two lots him to have G.B. Miller of Maumee, Ohio re- 1925 – Frank and Margaret Romaker on Erie Street in Sylvania and built this home. By model the kitchen at 6823 Erie Street. 1934 – Margaret Romaker 1922, however, Mr. Reed wanted to return to 1945 – John C. and Marcella Fisher farm life, and he moved back to the farm in Riga, The first available Suburban Directory, pub- 1974 – Sharon Lee Schafer, et al. renting out this home on Erie Street until 1925. lished in 1957, listed John C. Fisher living and 1974 – Harvey L. and Ernestine Cadaret The Reeds sold the home in 1925 to Frank owning this home through 1966. In the 1967 di- 1983 – Patrick P. III and Claire E. McHugh and Margaret Romaker, and in the 1930 census rectory Jerome Bartek was listed renting the 1986 – Peter J. and Catherine A. Miller they were listed living here as follows: Frank Ro- home through 1968 and in the 1969 directory 1989 – James S. and Shelley A. Glover maker – head – 75 years old – owned home val- John B. Elden was renting the home. The 1970, 1992 – Robert H. Crandall, et al. 1971 and 1972 directories listed Lionel McIlwain renting here. The 1973 directory shows Clyde E. Schafer as a new resident at this address. John C. Fisher died in 1973, and the home transferred into his family’s name in 1974. They William and Mary Reed family 1905 1940 with water tower 2020 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 AND CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH AMAZON.COM OR BARNES & NOBLE. MAYBE YOUR NAME, OR YOUR ANCESTOR’S NAMES, ARE MENTIONED!

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 13B CRAIG STOUGH Office of Criminal Justice Services grant that cerned not just about the cost, but also the Sylvania Police Division camera will help defray some of the cost. legal issues of who has access to the videos, the replacement choices MAYOR’S MESSAGE proper use of body worn camera videos in finalizing their camera replacement request, The Police Division is researching two of legal proceedings, and protecting the privacy including body worn cameras, in the next few Sylvania Police the leading police video companies who can of our residents in their own homes. months, along with cost and grant data, for Division Cameras supply the new cameras and video data stor- submittal to the city administration, and then age – Getac and Watchguard. The newer cam- By some opinion polls, 89% of Americans for consideration by the Safety Committee of We are all familiar with eras are digital with high resolution that can have come to expect body camera footage Sylvania City Council. capture different perspectives from the patrol from police incidents. The City of Sylvania seeing police videos on the car including wide angle, back seat, audio Police Division has had no such incidents, but from inside the car, and also sync with police those same polls indicate many Americans evening news and on televi- officer body worn cameras. have a sense the police are hiding something if there is no video footage or if the camera sion shows featuring police Although some area police departments wasn't turned on. have begun using body cameras, the City of Craig Stough videos. I remember seeing Sylvania has held back waiting for the digital The positives of body worn cameras: Police one on television more than technology, the data storage options and the accountability and transparency, evidentiary laws concerning body camera video usage to benefits for the prosecution of offenders, an ten years ago taken by the Ottawa Hills Police be developed and tested. With the need to re- excellent learning tool for other officers re- place our dash cameras, however, the City of viewing the recordings, the use of force inci- of a high speed chase scene through their vil- Sylvania is now considering body worn cam- dents typically decline and citizen complaints eras. are usually fewer due to the camera being on. lage. The city of Sylvania Police Division also The negatives of body worn cameras: Legal As of the end of 2018, more than 10,500, or questions about citizen privacy in non-public has had police video recordings for more than almost 60% of America's 18,000 police agen- areas, and the cameras are expensive to pur- cies utilized body worn cameras. Each agency chase and to store the data. 10 years utilizing patrol car dash mounted must decide what is workable and right for their own community. We have been con- The city of Sylvania Police Division will be cameras. The Sylvania Police Division current dash mounted camera system is L3 Mobile Vision, and utilizes technology and equipment now considered obsolete. The 2020 Sylvania City Budget includes $100,000 of capital improve- ment funds for updated cameras. The city is also currently under consideration for a U.S. MIKE JONES their homes would drop as a result of homeown- battalionchiefs will be in charge of one of the each home dropped to $257,000 this year from ers becoming liable for the municipal income three shifts of firefighters needed to man the de- the average of $300,000 in 2019. TOWNSHIP TOPICS tax. partment on a 24-hour basis. Promoted to those ranks are Steve Kahan, Michael Szafarowicz and Although the winter months are usually slow Annexation At the most recent hearing, Sheila McAdams, Chad Morris. for issuing construction permits, activity in Jan- an attorney representing the city of Sylvania, ar- uary this year was boosted by the beginning of The city of Sylvania has again withdrawn a gued that the city should be granted a continu- Chief Ramm said he recognized there may be development on a project known as Quarry petition to force the annexation of a residential ance to file an amendment to the petition to a period of time for everyone to become com- Ridge on Brint Road east of Mitchaw. area of Sylvania Township into the city. This “cure procedural defects.” After the commission- fortable with the new command structure, but time, the city withdrew its petition during a ers unanimously voted against granting a con- that he is confident it will result in clearer lines Graus noted that nine of the 13 permits issued meeting of the Lucas County commissioners tinuance, Leslie Brinning, Sylvania law director, of authority and responsibility and will create a in January were for that development. meant to decide whether to approve the petition apologized to the commissioners and said she more efficient department. or deny it. In December, the city withdrew the was withdrawing the petition. City officials re- petition to annex the properties about 90 min- portedly indicated they would resume the To fill the slots for lieutenants made vacant utes prior to the county commissioners' meeting process of seeking to annex the properties. by the promotions to battalion chiefs, Chief which could have resulted in a decisive vote on Ramm promoted three firefighters to lieu- the long-simmering issue. Before that issue was dealt with, county com- tenants. Those promoted are Ian Kelsey, Ryan missioners did approve the annexation of nearly Sedlock and Michael Cook. The chief said the The issue last December was the city’s failure two acres at Brint and Holland-Sylvania roads new structure will be put into effect in early to properly advertise the public hearing. The into the city of Sylvania from Sylvania Town- March. most recent withdrawal dealt with the critical ship. It is the site of the former Village Inn issue of the number of valid signatures on the which is currently being renovated. Housing Permits petition for annexation. Oliver Turner, township administrator, told Although it's understood that one month A majority of those directly effected by the county commissioners that after the city of does not equal a trend, the number of single- annexation of an area must sign a petition seek- Sylvania filed its annexation petition for that family home construction permits issued in Jan- ing annexation. Richard Malone, an attorney for property he reached out to the city. He said he uary merited a mention at the most recent the township, said he had earlier informed the proposed the opportunity of perhaps estab- meeting of the Sylvania Township trustees. city that they did not have a sufficient number lishing the area as a Joint Economic Develop- of valid signatures. He said there are a number ment project, but the city failed to respond. Daryl Graus, zoning and planning manager of issues, such as some signatures no longer Mr. Turner said he would rather be working for Sylvania Township, told trustees there were being valid because they were signed more than on cooperative efforts with the city of Sylvania 13 such permits issued in the first month of this 180 days ago, or in some instances someone has than continuing to fight annexation battles. year, compared to just three in January, 2019, an signed as a trustee, but without any documenta- increase of 333 percent. The average value of tion of that person’s authority as a trustee. New Assistant Fire Chief Sylvania’s Own Community Credit Union Mr. Malone said the process can’t seem to get Chris Nye has been promoted to the newly to the point of whether an annexation of the 33 established position of assistant chief of the Syl- Join now. All members are part owners! properties in the Country Walk subdivision has vania Township Fire Department. That and benefits which outweigh detriments to the site other changes in the department were recently SYLVANIA AREA If you live, work, go to school or volunteer and the surrounding area. He said that is a point approved by the Sylvania Township trustees. in the Sylvania area, you can become a that must be shown before commissioners can FEDERAL CREDIT UNION member. Visit our web site for complete approve the forced annexation. Chief Nye has been deputy chief of operations banking services or stop by and see us. in the department since his promotion to that An earlier public hearing by the Lucas County position in 2017. He began in the department as HOME MORTGAGES NOW AVAILABLE! commissioners on the issue had township offi- a volunteer in 1989. He became a full-time cials and residents unanimously rejecting the an- member in 1994, and was promoted to lieu- SYLVANIA Join Today! Downtown Sylvania nexation attempt. The city of Sylvania contends tenant in 2004. He also served as president of the AREA that in exchange for water service, residents firefighter union, Local 2243 for 16 years. 6613 Maplewood Ave. signed a paper promising to sign a petition fa- FEDERAL 419-882-3525 voring annexation. At the earlier public hearing Chief Mike Ramm said he will not fill the CREDIT residents complained that annexation would deputy chief position made vacant bythe promo- UNION sylvaniaareafcu.com make them subject to municipal income tax and tion, nor will he fill that slot left vacant with the that they were satisfied with township services. recent retirement of then Deputy Chief Mike They contended the city of Sylvania would pro- Froelich. Many of the duties of that post will be vide improvement. Residents termed the move taken over by someone who will be named to fill by the city a “money grab,” and said the value of the new rank of fire marshal. Chief Ramm said he has also created the po- sition of battalion chief. Each of the three new

14B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 “Spring makes its own it cautions you to slow down and pace yourself, trait of Taurus, and they can expect this theme good, yet can also bring out your more vulnera- statement, so loud and avoid distractions. The driving force of the Aries’ to permeate in love matters. Practical Taurus is ble side. Emotions can be triggered. clear that the gardener new moon yearns for total freedom but there are motivated by the acquisition of material posses- seems to be only one of too many obstacles and blockages to get around. sions and saving for a rainy day. Our outlook on Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) his instruments, not the On the flip side, a new moon always signals a pe- financial matters changes from “saving” to composer.\" riod of rebirth, new ideas, shifting gears in the “spending” under Venus’ journey through Tau- As with most Libras, balance is the key. This right direction. So it’s all up to you and how you rus. For the next few weeks, review your budget month offers new and exciting changes as Venus, G. Charlesworth handle the energies at hand. and make the necessary adjustments to get a bet- your ruling planet in balance to Saturn, will en- ter handle on your money. hance friendships along with personal and busi- Spring is HERE ... As we breath in the crisp, Sun enters Aries March 19 ness-related matters.  This should be a most fresh smell of  springtime on the planet, the signs SIGNS: conducive time for all concerned. In addition, fi- and signals of life awaken, after a deep, long win- The sun in Aries takes its name from the Aries (March 21-April 19) nancial gain can be plentiful in the next few ter sleep. As the Sun begins to move away from Greek god of war. Aries people are combative, weeks. Stepping it up can be in your repertoire the ethereal sign of Pisces, moving to motivated, independent and headstrong and, like the other This month, take time to focus on your for the next few months or so. fire-energy Aries, a new-found sense of direction fire signs, are driven to realize their own individ- health, both physically and mentally. That will occur, as through osmosis we experience the uality. They look to the future and move forward should motivate you to work from the inside out Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) splendor of its affect on us all. in life, rarely looking back. Being the first sign of as this month’s full moon activates your desire to spring, the symbol of new beginnings, Aries is take responsibility. With Saturn moving into Forget the pressures of recent months, con- Dear Readers, associated with the awakening energy that fol- Aquarius at the end of the month, this should be centrate on what lies ahead. The month opens 2020 reminds us that this is the time to focus lows the hibernation of winter. Aries is a ‘me a breath of fresh air as your stress load lessens up to new and better perspectives. Mars, the more on ourselves, and also on what no longer first’ sign and will project their personality out considerably in most areas of your life. You may planet of action trine your natal Sun, will en- serves our higher good, and to be vigilante about into the environment. As it transits, its square to find yourself feeling more social as well as alert. hance job matters. Focus on money matters being proactive with positive changes. During transiting Saturn and Jupiter can create an inten- A wake up call for sure as your need to progress without getting too caught up with details. A the election period, it would be good to get in- sity relating to work and or personal connec- is expressed through an attitude of perseverance. good cycle in which to move forward where love volved, really involved with like-minded people, tions. This can be a fiery transit as Aries ruled by and friendships are concerned. and to use our own energies in only the best way Mars in conflict can be unpredictable. However, Taurus (April 20-May 20) possible. its balance to ruler Mars, can hopefully tame the Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) With so much happening this month, I’m influence where it creates a “softer” transit. Major possibilities within the work force may very excited! Mercury moves direct and Saturn occur, more so as you see yourself stepping out With springtime so close, the time has come moves briefly into the humanity sign of Aquar- Saturn moves into Aquarius of your comfort zone. “Change is merely a mo- to finally take stock of whatever it is you’re doing ius. The last occurrence was 1991 through 1994. briefly March 23-July 2 (Back tivation for personal growth,” and your actions and focus on yourself. This period signals a time This is absolutely the best transit to come in a Dec. 2020) this month may prove that to be true. A good of love, new or existing. It is your time to look long time!  Spring into summer should be good, cycle for closure as you step up your game plan ahead. You are approaching a strong, favorable though on the flip side, we do have Venus, the Life is shared with Saturn in Aquarius, the in relinquishing old patterns. Mercury moving cycle in your life. Use this period to prepare for planet of money and love, in retrograde in May sign of friendship, groups and humanity, from direct in your area of connections may also help what life has in store for you. Be aware that your through June, and Mars, the planet of March 21-July 1 and again from Dec. 17 to to clarify issues relating to friendships ... a good instincts are strong this month. Look for a cre- action/war, in retrograde from September March 7, 2023. Its last occurrence was from Feb. month to really look from within. ative outlet, if need be. through November, which merely increases the 1991 through Jan. 28, 1994. It briefly moves into intensity of the election among other things. Aquarius from Capricorn, providing a breather Gemini (May 21-June 20) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) However, with Saturn in Aquarius until July 2, for those going through their first Saturn returns, this should help to balance it out a bit until we those ages 27 to 30 and 57 to 60, give or take. Motivation within your career is what steers Be prepared for many changes in the romance reach the fall where the intensity of Mars can be Those born under the signs of Cancer, Aries, you in the right direction. Taking charge, and department as Venus now  accents your own hectic. Also, Dec. 19 Jupiter moves into human- Libra are affected as well. This is a short reprieve speaking your truth is a given. Now that Mer- sign. A strong, inviting time for friends and new itarian Aquarius, conjunct transiting Saturn. It’s until we revisit this in Dec. 2020. Saturn in cury, your ruler, is direct you may see yourself love matters. Knowing what you want is not as time for a major change in all of us.  In addition, Aquarius is generally quirky and unconventional coming from a place of clarity. A good month to good as knowing what is good for you. Money 2020 ends with a HUGE occurrence on Dec. 21, according to astrology principles. Saturn repre- begin a new project, clear out matters of the past matters flourish this month. The spotlight where which is called the Great Saturn-Jupiter conjunc- sents structure, whereas in Aquarius it brings and start over. Rebuild if need be. You may seek work and home are concerned is on you. tion. This creates a massive change on a global with it a desire to think outside the box, more to improve yourself creatively. A good month to as well as personal level, which may affect us for scientific but with a flair of uniqueness. During do something a bit extraordinary. Don’t worry, Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) the next 20-25 years or so. Get involved, use your Saturn’s transit in Aquarius many things may it will come to you, as it always does. heart and mind and focus. occur including new discoveries in the healing Make an effort to become more reality fo- process in health care, new technology, new at- Cancer (June 21 - July 22) cused this month. This is a good period to show Full moon March 9 in Virgo titudes towards our government, much for the what you’re made of. As Venus, the planet of better. Saturn in Aquarius is a much-needed, With transiting Venus in its home sign of Tau- pleasure and play, soaks up your Aquarian sun Full moon in Virgo this week opens up our much-desired transit for all humanity. rus, your dance card is full as you flourish so- energy, love interests can be new and exciting. senses and may also play havoc with our emo- cially.  With this month’s full moon taking place This could be a good cycle as you pave the way tions as it creates a sense of restlessness and in- Venus in Taurus in the area of chat, your ability to communicate into a new phase as creative juices are flowing. tensity. A full moon occurs when the sun and feelings comes across loud and clear. A good With influences at the zenith part of your chart, moon oppose each other, therefore creating an In its home planet, it is quite comfortable, at month to set forth on accomplishing much- career is a focal point. A good period to step up. extreme polarity between energy and emotion. ease, very relaxed. Matters of the heart are a mys- needed goal setting, as well as focusing on finan- A great week to clean, purge and work on mat- tery, but passion-planet Venus opens us up to cial needs and wants. Mercury moving direct Pisces (Feb.19-March 20) ters that have been left on the back burner since endless possibilities. Territorial, direct, ruled by brings forth a need to become more in-tuned to the full moon in Virgo is all about being tidy and Venus, it is the planet of pleasure and play. Venus health and fitness. Take stride and allow things Sometime it’s better to step back and take a organized. This is a clean situation (no Virgo leaves Aries to transition into Taurus. As a car- to just happen. closer look at a situation than to plunge into un- pun intended) in that the sun and moon oppose dinal and fire sign, Aries has no problem taking safe waters.  This month’s setup, though very each other with little interference.  You can com- control to get where it needs to be. With Venus Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) much in your favor, could cause you to act pare this to a good connection on a cell phone. in Aries, our love styles follow the “catch me if hastily. It’s important to realize that all good Emotions (moon) are lit (sun) under the full you can” premise whereas moving into the fixed With Saturn moving into independent, things come in time. Be wise, not hasty. Also, moon. People respond in various ways, some- Earth sign of Taurus, it prefers steady routine, re- friendly Aquarius in your area of partnerships, health-related matters may be a focus for the times dramatically (sun). They talk more, they sistant to frequent change as well as emotional you are forced to take a good look at yourself, as next few weeks or so. Take stock of your own have more babies, and they go to more emer- upsets. In addition, with Taurus, you can expect well as partnerships, work or personal. This cycle personal inventory. Be aware of possible changes gency rooms and jails. that practical displays of affection become sig- initiates the good with the bad. For the next few at work. nificant in romantic partnerships. Unlike bold weeks or so, expect that anything can happen as Mercury direct-March 9 Venus in Aries, Venus in Taurus needs subtlety your personal will is put to the test. 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FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15B Sylvania Area Crime $100 fine, 30 days THE Report HEAT IS OVI Found Property ON! Norma Vilcher, 5600 Alexis, Sylvania, $525 fine, Susan Lavinia, 5600 block Parkwood, personal 180 days, 175 days suspended Stranahan Great Hall papers, check book found Brandy Reefer, 280 Woodside Terrace, Holland, Haley Zawacki, 5000 block Huntington, two $525 fine, 180 days, 165 days suspended Sat. March 21 backpacks, set of golf clubs Shelly Miller, 1839 McCord, Toledo, $525 fine, 12-4PM 180 days, 170 days suspended Menacing Heather Chinni, 10083 Leith, Maumee, $375 Free Admission! fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Lauren Barrios, 5600 block Alexis, individual John Mowrey, 3426 Stanhope, Toledo, $375 DOZENS OF DIFFERENT threats fine, 180 days, 174 days suspended CHILI ENTRIES TO TRY! Michael Grabarczyk, 607 S. Main, Swanton, Telecommunications Fraud $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended 419.255.7806 • mobilemeals.org/chili Walter Johnson, 1711 Ottawa, Toledo, $375 Elizabeth Csortos, 4300 block Candlewood fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended MM-SA-CHILI Lane, cash stolen by fraud Robert Kolimer, 1216 Clark, Holland,$375 fine, 180 days 177 days suspended Theft Sherron Piles, 915 National, Toledo, $525 fine, 180 days, 150 days suspended Chelsea Wohlgamuth, 5800 block Artwell, food Robert Russell, 7809 Hawkins Ct., Sylvania, stamp cards stolen $375 fine180 days, 177 days suspended Kistler Ford, 5500 block W. Central, rims and Amanda Borucki, 6524 Maple Lake, Maumee, tires stolen $375 fine 180 days, 177 days suspended Franklin Park Reconditioning, 8600 block W. Elise Hill, 6368 Henderson, Tecumseh, Mich, Central, vehicle stolen $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Bed Bath and Beyond, 5100 block Monroe, Alyssa Thatcher, 3124 Monroe, Toledo, $375 toaster oven stolen fine180 days, 177 days suspended Lowes, 7000 block W. Central, power tools Jordon Colter, 1253 Laclede, Toledo, $375 fine stolen 180 days, 177 days suspended Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, merchandise Arian Fitzgerald, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days stolen suspended Alyssa Grill, 3600 block N. Holland Sylvania, ve- Anthony Perez, 1840 Rhode Island, Holland, hicle windows broken, purse, wallet, credit, debit $375 fine, 180 days, 174 days suspended adds, cell phone, iPad Toleo from vehicle Walmart, 5800 block W. Central, TV, alcohol Physical Control and food stolen Justin Williams, 4200 block Isadore Lane, per- Terrance Szyperski, 5800 Glasgow, Sylvania, sonal effects, debit card stolen $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Eric Johnson, 7000 block Hickory Ridge, cash, Brian Gorski, 8833 Galloway Ct., Sylvania, credit card, wallet, trumpet stolen from vehicle, $375 fine, 180 days, 177 days suspended Speedway, 5900 block W. Central, beer stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, merchandise Possession stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, vacuum stolen James Spence, 621 Raymer, Toledo, $150 fine, Drain Doctor, 4400 block W. Alexis, tools stolen 180 days, 177 days suspended Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, merchandise stolen Reckless Operation Meijer 7200 block W. Central, shoplifting Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, small appliance Frank Jones, 5450 Dorr, Toledo, $250 fine, 30 stolen days, 27 days suspended Hatfield John Nemer, 1747 S. Crispy, Holland, $250 fine, Lawn & Landscaping 8300 block W. Central, 180 days, 177 days suspended welder, power washer, other tools stolen Joshua Tantari, 2202 Ridgewood, Northwood, Walmart, 5800 block W. Central, attempted $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended shoplifting Alana, Ytawi, 3635 W. Central, $250 fine, 30 Steve Milios, 8400 block Central, vehicle rear days, 27 days suspended window broken, other window stolen Stephanie Yates-Guerrero, 5736 Ewewyck, Marshalls, 5200 block Monroe, clothing stolen Toledo, $250 fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended Denny;s, 6900 block W..Central, dined but did Matthew Ciecka, 6931 Heller, Whitehouse, not pay $250 fine, 30 aye, 27 days suspended Benchmark Management Co., 7000 block W. Latina Carrington, 5273 Glenloch, Toledo, $250 Central, restaurant equipment stolen fine, 30 days, 27 days suspended Kelly Lutz, 124 Lake Shore, Toledo, $250 fine, Armed Robbery 30 days, 27 days suspended Carlos Rico, 4200 block Nantucket, robbery at Resisting Arrest gunpoint John Moore, 1426 Stanhope, Toledo, $150 fine, Vandalism 90 days, 60 days suspended City of Sylvania, 7900 block Ivywood Lane, po- Theft lice car damaged during arrest Scott Connell, 3701 Airport, Toledo, $100 fine, 90 From the Courts Assault days suspended Daniel Cook, 2394 oe Ct., Perrysburg, $150 Jennifer Deonyk, 2601 Westbrock, $150 fine, fine, 60 days, 44 days suspended 180 days, 135 days suspended Harley Miller, 7140 Port, Toledo, $150 fine, 90 Disorderly Conduct days, 82 days suspended Avery Bower, 850 Wright, Toledo, $100 fine, 30 Unauthorized use of Property days suspended Robbie Rogers, 3230 N. Centennial, Sylvania, Joseph Holston, 6033 Vanwormer, Toledo, $150 fine, 30 days suspended

16B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • FIRST MARCH 2020 Billy Forsee hot water heater was on the blink. He will be Jeff had an entrepreneurial spirit and op- where in the Indian Ocean serving his coun- greatly missed by so many. erated Sundown Illuminations. When asked try in the United States Navy). He always had Billy C. Forsee, age 82, his favorite color, Jeff would say \"Sundown big dreams, a forgiving heart and was fervent died Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 Billy is survived by his loving wife of 61 Orange,” an architectural and landscape light- about establishing and maintaining relation- at ProMedica Ebeid Hos- years, Mary Lou (Lambie) Forsee, and his ing business, as well as employment with sev- ships. Jeff was always accommodating and pice surrounded by his four children-Ann Cipriani (Pat Burrington), eral other local companies. He was a member generous and found his greatest joy in spend- loving family. He was Gail (Kent) Bishop, Russell (Marjorie) Forsee, of IBEW Local 8. Jeff was also skilled at buy- ing time with his three children. born in Jonesboro, Ill. to and Laura (J.D.) Georlett, his gang of grand- ing what someone else might deem as worth- Robert and Albertine children and his adored great-grandchildren. less and selling it at a profit. An avid Left to cherish his memory are his beloved Forsee. Billy served three outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing children Raegan, Riley and Keegan; mother, years in the 11th Air- He is preceded in death by his parents, his and camping. The sport of hockey was one of Tammy (Randy) Smart; father, Jeff (Carolyn) borne Division of the U.S. Army as a Para- brother Robert Forsee and sister-in-law De- his passions and Jeff was a longtime, hard- Ruehle, Sr.; grandparents Joe and Genny trooper. He graduated from Southern Illinois lores Forsee. nosed hockey player most recently playing Ruehle, Joe and Rosemary Reed; brothers University with a Bachelor’s in Organiza- with Local 8. He loved to travel including at Jake Ruehle, Joe (Beckie) Ruehle (and their tional Management and the University of The family is deeply appreciative of the 16 years old saving his money to buy his own children, Cooper, Carter, Olivia, Isaac and Toledo with his MBA. He worked for many care and compassion he received at ProMed- ticket to Durban, South Africa to spend the Louella), Corey (Clare) Ray (and their sons, years at Owens Illinois Glass Container Divi- ica Hickman Cancer Center and Ebeid Hos- summer with his friend Troy and his family. Silas and Liam), and Nick Foti; dear friend sion as well as Foodtown and NAMSA before pice. Jeff traveled to Haiti to help earthquake vic- Diana Yadao; best friends Tim and Barb, Asa retiring in Sylvania. tims and to Panama City, Panama with his (who helped Jeff through times thick or thin), Billy could fix anything except a broken Memorial contributions may be made to dad and received Contractor of Year for Troy Botha of Durban, South Africa, Darrell, heart, which he was fond of saying. He was a Christ Presbyterian Church and ProMedica North America and Canada. He has traveled Jason, Chewy and too many others to name; salesman’s worst nightmare and he was the Ebeid Hospice. Arrangements were handled to most of the 50 states including Hawaii and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; originator of the \"dad joke.\" He was a won- by Walker Funeral Home, Toledo, Ohio, 419- most recently spent the last two summers at and his longtime canine companion, Bella. derful neighbor and was often seen shoveling 841-2422. Popular Point Camp Elk, Lake Ontario. He He was also preceded in death by grandpar- someone’s driveway or performing small enjoyed spending time with his Canadian ents Sam and Dave Jacobs. tasks for people who needed help–all with a Jeffrey Ruehle Jr. families and fishing with Diana, Fred and smile on his face and a few funny anecdotes Bob. Jeff also traveled to the Philippines to be The family would like to thank Jeff ’s nurse, to share. His grandchildren, who lived in Jeffrey G. Ruehle, Jr., the best man for his brother Corey's wedding Carrie and aide, Elijah, for their kind, com- town, knew grandpa was just a phone call age 38, of Sylvania, Ohio, (Corey is presently on deployment some- passionate care. away if they needed a tire changed or if their died Feb. 17, 2020 at his home. He was born Dec. Memorial contributions are suggested to 26, 1981 in Sylvania and the family. graduated from Spring- field High School in 2000.

FIRST MARCH 2020 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17B Thomas Welly 1954 when he and Ann Schuchman went on a to Ann knew no bounds. They recently cele- Toms generous spirit also gave him a unique double date – but not with each other. He vigor- brated their 64th wedding anniversary with a talent for friendship. He made people feel seen One of Northwest Ohio’s ously pursued the beautiful Ann and sealed the home Mass. with his beautiful undistracted gaze. There are greatest storytellers wrote deal by asking for her hand in the summer of many who count their friendship with him as his last chapter Feb. 5, 2020 1955. They were married on Dec. 27, 1955 just- Tom’s Catholic faith was a part of his essential something very special. He never forgot impor- surrounded by his loving three weeks after Ann turned 19. Soon after they nature.  He never missed Mass and regularly tant relationships, recalling friends with tears in family and dog, Nurse Bai- were married, Tom left his position in the adver- prayed the Rosary. His prayer list was infamous, his eyes and stories on his lips. ley. Thomas Joseph Welly tising department at Owens Corning and en- even if it frequently required a prayer to St. An- died as he lived with grace, listed in the Navy.  After completing Officer thony to find, tattered and worn, left in a pocket. Tom fought cancer for two years and re- concern for others, and a Candidate School, he was commissioned as a If he told you that you were in his thoughts and mained upbeat even when treatment failed. Ann deep faith. 2nd Lieutenant and he and Ann moved to Long prayers, that was not an empty statement. He and his five children  gathered by his bedside just Tom was born on Sept. 24, 1933 in Fostoria, Beach, Calif. He was then transferred to Hon- would find a quiet spot each day and go through a week ago to send him off with a “living funeral” Ohio to Anthony and Margaret Welly. He was olulu, Hawaii.  Ann returned home to give birth his prayer list one-by-one asking for God’s grace. to sing his praises while he could still hear the youngest of 4 children.  He was very proud to their first child Peter. Soon after she and Peter It was a great disappointment to him when his them. Tom was reluctant to leave his beloved of his Fostoria roots and was convinced that joined Tom in Hawaii. Peter was the first of four vision started to fail, and he could no longer read Ann but found comfort knowing that his chil- most people had some connection to children in a 3.5-year period: Michelle, Stephen, his list. But that did not stop him from offering dren would care for her. There were no regrets, Fostoria. Tom’s father died when he was just 3 and Lizabeth Ann followed in very short order. daily prayers. Tom was active in the Catholic no unfinished business and no unspoken “I Love years old. A few years later, he and his mother Patrick arrived seven years later. community and was a founding member of the You's.” He lived a full and complete life and is moved to Toledo and settled in Ottawa parish that ultimately became Corpus now reunited with his beloved mother and his Hills. Margaret married widower, Larry Pfaen- Tom returned to work for Owens Corning Christi. He served on the Catholic Chronicle father. der.  Larry was a great stepfather to Tom, but he upon completion of his commission and they board and served on the Bishop’s Marriage Tri- too died early, when Tom was just 14. These two settled in the Westmoreland neighborhood. Tom bunal. Tom is survived by Ann; Peter and Sally Welly losses and the great strength and love of his left OC to start his own business, World Wide (San Diego, Calif.); Michelle and John Hills (Syl- mother helped shape Tom into the incredible Dictation. But his real love was the advertising Tom loved his children as well as his wife with vania, Ohio) Stephen (Sylvania, Ohio) Lizann man he was. He was a feminist before it was fash- business where he spent many years as an ac- uncommon passion. He deeply felt their joys and and Gerry Anderson (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and ionable. count executive for the top advertising agencies trials. In fact, Tom and Ann devoted one of each Patrick Welly and Merrill Weyerhaeuser (Port- Tom graduated from Ottawa Hills High in Toledo. His creativity, excellent writing skills of the five decades of the rosary to their five chil- land, Ore.). He is also survived by his grandchil- School in 1951 and then matriculated at the Uni- and great personality made him a natural and a dren.  (He loved his numbers.) He was a great fa- dren; Leane Welly Cole (Ryan) and Bryan Welly versity of Notre Dame, graduating in 1955 with success in the business. In fact, his wise counsel ther-in-law and was beloved Papa Tom to his (Rylee);  Kelsey Hills Finucan (Jack); Maggie a degree in journalism. He loved Notre Dame, brought him consulting projects well into his 70’s grandchildren. There was nothing he liked better Hills and Jack Hills; Connor Welly and Quinn the Catholic experience, his professor dons, his earning the self proclaimed title of “World’s Old- than making them pancakes or cheering them Welly; Evan Anderson, Shane Anderson, Alec crazy classmates, and especially the perfect cam- est Account Executive.” In addition to his cre- on at sporting events. He found very few things Anderson; Sierra Welly and Jasper Welly; great- pus job–an internship in the Sports Information ative problem solving, Tom was known for his inconvenient when it came to family life, giving grandchildren, Hudson and Caroline Cole; Har- Department. In his later years he may not have honesty and integrity-earning him the nickname fully of himself to matters both trivial and pro- rison Welly and Johnny Finucan also survive. remembered what he did yesterday, but he could –Monsignor. found. certainly tell you the score of pretty much any The family would like to thank Tom’s incred- sporting event. His sports acumen was legendary Tom was a dedicated husband and family And Tom was thrilled when he became a ible team: his son Steve,  general manager (he called the margin of the 2020 Super Bowl man.  He encouraged Ann’s return to school great-grandfather. A few days before his death, Michelle, Doctor Chang Xia, Marilyn and within a point). Fall Saturdays were sacred in the when she was in her late 30s. Showing his great we held the phone up to his ear and one-by-one Dorothy and the entire Northwest Ohio Hospice Welly house, including this last autumn. sense of humor, he hosted her graduation party several of the grandchildren called and told him team of Sarah, Amber, Becky, Mary Ann and Tom met the love of his life in the summer of as “Ann’s college roommate” and made special goodbye. It was a heartbreaking but beautiful other devoted family members and friends. To- “Ann Welly is really neat” buttons. His devotion moment in the midst of many beautiful mo- gether, we fulfilled his desire to live until he died ments. and to do so at home. 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