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September 13 — September 27, 2021 Time-Sensitive Material Vol. 26, No. 12 • sylvaniaadvantage.com PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Sylvania, OH 43560 Permit No. 8 YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Jenny Barlos, client services manager at The Ability Center, and General, who demon- strates skills learned at The Ability Center's assistance dog program, will be part of Cele- brate!, The Ability Center Auxil- iary's 36th annual style show and luncheon. The pro- ceeds are used to train and place service and therapy dogs for individuals with disabilities. Both Jenny and General are looking forward to hitting the runway Oct. 6. P 10B Sylvania Arts Hosts The Party Junior Solheim Cup European Captains Celebrate Ken and Penny Haas of Reverend Vice Captain Nora Angehn Guitars will be welcomed to and Captain Anika Sylvania Arts’ hall of fame at The Sorenstam wave their flags in Party Oct. 7. victory as their European girls capture the Junior Solheim P 13B Cup at Sylvania Country Club. P 8B

2A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 NW Ohio Silent Witness project unveiled The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project domestic violence right here in northwest Ohio.” Unveiling ceremony will be held Monday, Oct. During the ceremony, the silhouettes will be 4 at 7 pm at the Franciscan Center at Lourdes revealed one by one as an individual reader re- University. counts the story of the girl or woman repre- The Northwest Ohio chapter of the Silent sented by that figure.  Witness Project, an international initiative to “This is the 20th Unveiling ceremony we have memorialize girls and women murdered in acts hosted,” said Deirdra Lasley, Executive Director of domestic violence, was founded in 2001 by of Bethany House and contributor to the North- the Bowling Green State University Women’s west Ohio Silent Witness Project since its found- Center.  ing, “It is a powerful event that brings together In 2017, the collection of memorials was family members and friends of the victims, ad- moved to Bethany House, a long-term transi- vocates for survivors, and invested community tional shelter for survivors of domestic violence members. Together, we choose to bear witness ‘1964 The Tribute’ is back and their children in Toledo, where it continues to the stories, remember the victims, and recom- to be sheltered and maintained. mit ourselves to ending domestic violence in our Tickets are now on sale for the “1964 The “For those who never saw The Beatles live and Anna Turner, coordinator of the Northwest communities. None of us can end domestic vi- Tribute...the #1 Beatles Show in the World!” set always wanted to know what it must have been Ohio Silent Witness Project said, “After last year’s olence alone, but we can all do something that for Sept. 17 at 7:30 pm at Centennial Terrace. like … this is as close as anyone could possibly online memorial, we are eager to gather in per- will make a difference.” Tickets are available at etui.coma or by calling get to feeling the magic!” son to remember these 48 victims from north- In service of the health and safety of all in at- the Stranahan Theater Box Office at 419-381- For over 30 years, 1964 The Tribute has west Ohio. All 48 of the women and girls who tendance, masking and social distancing will be 8851. Doors open at 6 pm with special guests thrilled audiences with what is considered to be will be represented during this year’s unveiling required at the Unveiling ceremony. Skokie Sinks opening the show. the most authentic and endearing tribute to The were murdered by an intimate partner, ex-part- Bethany House is sponsored by the Sisters of The Tribute is critically acclaimed as \"The #1 Beatles. This has been accomplished by a steady ner, or stalker. We create the life size Silent Wit- St. Francis of Sylvania, is a Member of Sylvania Beatles Show In The World\" as every detail from and consistent cast of talented professional mu- ness silhouette figures to remember their names Franciscan Ministries and Northwest Ohio the Beatles early years is captured. 1964 The sicians who recreate the look, feel and note for and stories, and raise awareness of the extent of Community Shares. Tribute meticulously re-creates the magic of live note sound of an actual live Beatles’ perform- Kingston ‘Golden Days of Fall’ Beatles’ performances with artful precision and ance. unerring accuracy. According to promoters, drive-thru event planned MIDWEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS The Kingston Golden Days of Fall drive-thru This free drive-thru event is for all 50+ com- will be held on Sept. 15 at Epworth United munity members and is sponsored by Kingston 1964 THE TRIBUTE Methodist Church, 4855 Central Ave. from 9:30 Healthcare, UTCH, Parksville, Prooemiac, to 11:30 am. Community partners of many Walker Funeral Homes, Hospice of Northwest kinds will offer information, treats, giveaways Ohio and more. For further information call and more. The rain date is Sept. 22. Karen at 419-276-2798. THE #1 BEATLES SHOW IN THE WORLD Fuller Art House to host ‘Hearty’ night Hearty is a night at the Fuller Art House, 5679 There will be a few different salads offered FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 2021 Main St., to gather with art lovers. Participants and wine. 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MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 3A MID SEPTEMBER 2021 EVENTS Post your event on the Sylvania AdVantage calendar – send information to [email protected] SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT Sept 12 13 16 Fall Pickup in Sylvania 14 15 Justin Moore concert 17 Zoo-to-Do, Toledo 18 Township begins Farmers Market, Food Trucks, Appliance Centennial Terrace, Zoo, 6-midnight Woodward Reunion, Harroun Community Park, Center on Monroe Street 7:30pm Centennial Terrace, 4-7pm, featuring the Katie noon - 7 pm Hearty Night, Fuller Art 1964 Tribute Band, 6-11pm and Jordan Show The Golden Days of House, 6pm, more on 2A Corn Maze, Nature’s Mothers’ Center open Fall, at Epworth United Centennial Terrace, 6-11pm, Nursery, noon house, see motherscenter- Methodist Church, 9:30- Blissfield Model toledo.com/events/ 11:30am, more on 2A Northview vs. Railroad Club Layout Maumee, away, 7pm Tour, 11am - 4pm, more Southview vs. Anthony on 2A Wayne, home, 7pm Empty Bowls, Toledo Botanical Garden, 11:30am - 3pm TCFF 50-hour Film Challenge Kickoff, Sodbuster, 6 pm, more at sylvaniaarts.org 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Health screenings, September Sale, the Sylvania Arts Farmers Market, Northview vs. Spring- St. Stephen Pet Orchestra at Olander, 2-4 Sylvania Moose Lodge, Harroun Community Park, Butter Barn, 10am - 4pm, field, away, 7pm Blessing pm more on 16A 4-7pm, featuring Kyle more on 2B Southview vs. Perrys- Clean Your Streams St. Stephen Prayer for Smithers burg (Senior Night), the Cure home, 7pm September Sale, the Soups for Sukkot, more September Sale, the Butter Barn, 10am - 4pm, on 2B Butter Barn, 10am - 4pm, more on 2B more on 2B Sylvania Franciscan Gala, Franciscan Center, 6 pm 26 27 28 29 30 Oct 1 Oct 2 September Sale, the Let’s Go On a Leaf Farmers Market, Hunt at Olander, 10 am Red Bird Art Walk Apple Butter Festival, Butter Barn, 10am - 4pm, Harroun Community Park, Northview vs. Bowling at MacQueen Orchards, more on 2B 4-7pm Green (Homecoming), 10am - 6pm, more on 2B home, 7pm J&G Anniversary Party Komen Race for the Southview vs. Salvation Army 5K Cure, Downtown Maumee, away, 7pm Kettle Run, Downtown Toledo Toledo Section A INSIDE Section B Coming in October Sylvania Then & Now 4A New Developments 1B October 15: Fall Festival Gala, historic downtown Sylvania, 6pm, tickets $100 Food, Sizzle 2-3B October 16: Sylvania’s Nite Lite Farmers Market, 4 - 10pm Sylvania Government 5A Reel Cinema 4B October 17: Fall Festival, historic downtown Sylvania, 10 am - 4 pm Looking Sideways 5B The Mouse Trap 6A Community Events 6-13B Wherever life takes you, Lives Remembered 14-15B we’re there. Community News 7A Real Estate 16B Business Cards 17B Bernie Heinl Downtown News 8-13A Help Wanted 18B 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D Classifieds 19B Toledo, OH 43617 Business 14-17A 419-841-9036 Lourdes 18-19A Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. Home O ce: Columbus, OH 43215. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Schools 20-21A Insurance Company. ©2020 Nationwide CPC-0609AO (1/19) 12062912 Sports 22-23A

4A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW LOOKING BACK – BY GAYLEEN GINDY 5307 Main Street The house at 5307 Main St. was constructed Romeo Burns married Sabrina in 1868 and Owens Bottle Machine Co. in Sylvania. By the His obituary notice appeared in the Petaluma in 1902, making it 119 years old. The property they came to Sylvania in the late 1880s to take 1920 census Fred and Alicia were living in this Argus-Courier newspaper of Petaluma, Califor- owners are recorded as follows: over the operation of the mill that used to be lo- home, which they owned with a mortgage. He nia on May 13, 1970 and said that he was a past cated on Mill Street in Sylvania. Romeo Burns was employed as an engineer at the stone quarry. commander of Sylvania’s VFW Post No. 3717. 1899 – Romeo G. Burns had an interesting past before coming to Sylva- Alicia Park was 36 years old and not employed. He had served as a seaman first class in the U.S. 1908 – Sabrina L. Burns, heir of R.G. Burns nia. He served in the Civil War as a First Lieu- In 1925, they adopted a girl who they named Navy during World War II before marrying 1918 – Fred H. Park tenant, with Company B, 8th Regiment of the Mary Jane. Also in 1925, Park received a building Mary Jane Park in 1946. They lived in Sylvania 1935 – Alicia Park New York Heavy Artillery. He then attended law permit to construct a garage on the property. until 1968 when they moved to Cotati, Califor- 1960 – Wesley & Mary Jane Berry school at the University of Chicago, and after Family records said they converted the home nia where he worked on the Robert Atkinson 1968 – Victor E. & Irene A. LaJiness graduating he worked as a lawyer with a law firm into a duplex and the Park family lived down- Ranch. They had five children. 1971 – Irene LaJiness in Chicago until the 1871 Chicago fire destroyed stairs and rented out the upper floor. 1977 – Patrick T. Gilley their law office and library. His daughter recalled In 1971 the Berrys sold the home to Victor 1999 to current - Thomas Wilkinson LTD that this was a turning point in his career. The As of the 1930 census Fred and Alicia Park and Irene LaJiness. They owned and lived in the law firm he was associated with had acquired a were still living in this home, which was valued home at 5339 S. Main St. and rented this home Romeo Burns lumbering business in Mackinac and he and his at $4,000. Fred was 45 years old and employed while they owned it through 1977. 1843-1908 wife went there so he could take charge of that as a shovel operator at the cement plant. Alicia mill. From Michigan they went to Sugar Creek, was 47 years old, and their daughter Mary Jane In 1977 Patrick Gilley purchased the home Romeo G. and Sabrina L. Burns purchased a Missouri, then to Tolona, Missouri to operate a was listed as 4 years old. Also living at this ad- and he owned it until he died 1999 at the age of parcel of land on south Main Street in 1899. First saw mill in partnership with Mrs. Burns’ brother. dress were Charles and Mary Mankins. In Au- 51 years. The Suburban Directories indicate that he constructed his family home on the property After that they came to Sylvania to take the job gust of 1932 Park obtained a building permit to Gilley continued to rent the first and second where Whitehall Apartments are located today of operating the local mill. Burns died in 1908 move a 12-foot by 20-foot frame shed to the floor to occupants through 1983. Gilley was (5321-5333 Main St). When the 1900 census was and all his property was transferred into his property to be used as a chicken coop. In May of shown occupying the first floor as of the 1983 taken they were living in that home. Over the widow’s name. She owned and rented this home 1933 he obtained another building permit to re- directory, while Mary Gould was renting the sec- next several years Burns constructed several through 1918. pair the roof, which was damaged by fire. ond floor. Gilley was issued a building permit in houses to the south of his home. One of the August of 1986, giving him permission to con- houses he built is our subject house. The 1910 census showed Sabrina Burns rent- A want ad in the July 26,1934, issue of the Syl- struct a 32-foot by 52-foot garage on the prop- ing the home to Guy and Josephine Gloyd and vania Sentinel, showed that Mrs. William White erty. He died in 1999 and his obituary notice said their daughter Alma. Gloyd was employed as a was renting the second floor apartment and of- that he was a retired mechanic, school bus driver railway conductor for the T & W Railway Com- fering, “Dressmaking and plain sewing of all for the Sylvania School system, and a custom pany in Sylvania. kinds by experienced seamstress. Prices reason- builder of Old English Ford Anglia Cars. He also able. Mrs. Wm. White, 5307 South Main St.” was a collector of early gas station memorabilia In 1918 Sabrina sold this home to Fred Park. from all over the country. He restored and sold He had married Alicia Comstock in 1913. In Fred Park died in 1935 at the age of 50 years gas station gasoline pumps, and his favorite was 1918 when Park completed his World War I reg- old. His wife, Alicia, continued to own this home collecting memorabilia from old High Speed istration form he was listed as 34 years old and through 1960. According to a niece, after her Gas Stations in the Toledo area. employed as a steam shovel engineer with the husband’s death Alicia enrolled in a beauty col- lege in Toledo and became a hair dresser. She re- Thomas Wilkinson purchased the property modeled two front rooms on the first floor and in 1999 and the Suburban Directories from 2000 operated her own beauty salon out of this home through 2020 show that the new owner has been for many years, while renting out the rest. She renting both the first and second floor to many hired two other operators to work with her. Her different tenants for the last 20 years. niece, LaVerna (Comstock) Smith, was one of the operators who worked with her. 1960 In the 1940 census Thomas Page, 49 years, 1997 and his wife Alice Page, 48 years, were listed as renting the first floor with their children L.C. 2021 Page, 17 years; and Donald Page, 12 years. Mr. Page was employed as an electric welder at a ce- ment company and Mrs. Page was working as a laundress, at home. Renting the second floor was Edward Wackley – 31 years, and his wife Helen – 27 years, and their son Marvin Wackley – 1 year old. Mr. Wackley was employed as a gate man at a glass company. An advertisement in the Dec. 21, 1944 Sen- tinel read, “Modern Beauty Shoppe - 5307 S. Main St - Mrs. Alicia Park, Proprietor.” Another advertisement in the Sentinel on July 28,1949 read, “Modern Beauty Shop – 5307 S. Main St. – Phone 2-2898 – Hazel Gois and Laverna Smith Operators – Alicia Park, Manager.” Alicia Park obtained a building permit in June of 1956 to repair the front porch by replacing the frame with concrete. The first Suburban Direc- tory was published in 1957 and that directory in- dicated that Wesley Berry was now living at this address. In 1960 Alicia Park transferred the home to her daughter and son-in-law, Wesley and Mary Jane Berry. Alicia died in 1961 and her obituary notice said that she was a lifelong resi- dent of Sylvania and was survived by her daugh- ter, Mrs. Jane Berry of Sylvania, a brother, Fred Comstock of Toledo, and five grandchildren. In June of 1960 Wesley Berry obtained a building permit to enclose the front porch, and in July of 1962 he was issued a building permit to remove a garage from the rear of the property.

MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 5A CRAIG STOUGH empty the carts. Refuse collector, Republic Services, touts Sylvania on one of its truck. The same update has now been negotiated MAYOR’S MESSAGE want them. your cart when it is delivered. with Republic Services for our refuse collec- Recycling will remain every other week as Additional tags for extra refuse bags are Household tion. The city of Sylvania will be converting Refuse and from can/bag collection to automated refuse it is now. However, Republic will no longer available for purchase for $2.25 per tag and Recycling collection to complement the already existing collect all recycling during the same week. bulk item tags are available for $12.50 per tag Update automated recycling collection service. The Some residences will move to the opposite from City Hall. refuse carts will make the refuse collection week of what they currently are now. The city The city of Sylvania ad- process more efficient and cost effective, and will be divided into two collection weeks. In- If you have any questions please feel free to Craig Stough ministration has negotiated are being furnished by Republic. formation on the new collection weeks will be contact the city of Sylvania Utility Office at included in the information that accompanies 419-885-8733 or email at utilities@cityofsyl- an updated refuse and recy- A 95-gallon refuse cart will be delivered to vania.com. cling contract with Republic Services, our each residential customer at no charge as part current contractor. The updated service con- of the new contract. This is in addition to the tract was negotiated with almost no rate in- existing recycling cart already at each resi- crease from the current cost for the next five dence. Like the recycling carts, these new years. wheeled carts are designed to hold up to 95 gallons of refuse, and are scheduled to be de- Several years ago, our curbside recycling livered to residents beginning the week of contract with Republic Services was renego- Monday, Sept. 27. tiated to deliver a recycling cart to each house- hold in the city. The covered carts ended the Each cart will have a packet of information problem of recycled newspaper and other ma- with guidelines for collection service along terials blowing around the neighborhoods. with specific start dates for using the cart. These carts also made the collection process Since the distribution of the carts is occurring more efficient for Republic by allowing a the week prior to the city's unlimited pickup, truck mounted mechanical arm to lift and please feel free to put out old refuse containers for collection on your service day the during the unlimited pickup week if you no longer MIKE JONES David Simko, fiscal officer for Sylvania Town- about $172,000, but with the credit from rental dering residential areas, there will also be an in- ship, noted that he represents the township on payments and the likely trade-in of a backhoe, creased police presence in an effort to curb any TOWNSHIP TOPICS the SAJRD board, and that the plan has been Nash estimates the final cost at about $150,000. reckless driving which might endanger cos- subject to a number of community surveys. He tumed youngsters. Zoning Change Approved said it was his hope trustees would let voters be Halloween the ones who make the final decision. In a necessary recognition of the times, this Sylvania Township trustees have approved a Ghosts and goblins will be free to roam the year's resolution setting the date and time for zoning change in Cobblestone Woods Business SAJRD is seeking a 2.56-mill, capital im- streets of Sylvania Township Oct. 31 from 6 to trick-or-treating adds the phrase, “Unless oth- Park clearing an obstacle to the development of provement levy on the November ballot prima- 7:30 pm, according to action taken by Sylvania erwise directed by the Lucas County Health De- a Sylvania Multigenerational Community Cen- rily to fund construction of the center. Township trustees. partment.” ter, which has been proposed by the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District. Voting in favor of the zone change were In addition to the witches and warlocks wan- Trustee Neal Mahony and Trustee Chairman SAJRD sought the change from zoning for John Crandall. Trustee John Jennewine was ab- business and professional offices to a designa- sent. tion meant for public purposes. The zone change applies to a total of about 13.5 acres on 911 Regional Council Crossleigh Court. The applicants previously re- ceived approval of a needed conditional use Sylvania Township trustees have approved a permit from the Sylvania Township Board of resolution in preparation for moving the town- Zoning appeals, contingent on the zoning ship's dispatch services to the 911 Regional change. Mike McMahon, operations manager Council of Governments. for SAJRD, noted that the idea for the commu- nity center project has been largely driven by Deputy Police Chief Jim Rettig said the coun- community surveys. cil will take over dispatch authority on Oct. 1 and all township dispatch personnel will be out The plan calls for a 93,400-square-foot build- of the township police station by Oct. 26. ing containing an aquatic center, a walking track, a gym for court sports, an indoor turf facility a Chief Rettig noted that those dates are subject community area with fitness equipment and a to change. makers space. Outside the building there will be room for a splash pad, playgrounds and a patio The resolution is meant to facilitate the town- area for the aquatic center. ship's action toward the consolidation of all Lucas County's various emergency dispatching McMahon pointed out that a property search operations into one 911 center. had begun in January 2020, but no suitable site had been located until the five lots in Cobble- The resolution also gives authority to the stone Woods came to their attention. The site township administrator and police chief to do has gone undeveloped for about 20 years. away with the employment classifications of chief dispatcher and dispatcher. Among things SAJRD had been looking for was a place big enough for the project, available Front-end loader utilities and being centrally located. The pro- posed site has all the assets they were looking for The Sylvania Township road and service de- and is also accessible from the University/Parks partment is set to enter into a rent-to-own agree- Trail just to the north. ment for the purchase of a front-end loader. Rob Nash, department superintendent, was given ap- The Lucas County Plan Commission recom- proval by township trustees to enter into a deal mended in favor of the zoning change but the with Murphy Tractor and Equipment, 12418 Sylvania Township Zoning Commission had Wiliams Rd., Perrysburg. recommended against it. Nash, noting that the township pays up to The staff of both the county and township $10,000 per year to rent a front-end loader pri- commissions had recommended against the marily for work in the winter, had decided to change, both citing that it is inconsistent with add the purchase of one to his proposed budget the townshi’'s land use plan and its zoning reso- items next year. However he was able to reach a lution. deal with Murphy in which rental payments of $4,500 per month can be fully applied to an eventual purchase price. A front-end loader has a purchase price of

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MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 7A Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce opens season with September meeting Mike Coulter of PT Link, the S’mores centerpiece sponsor, introduces Pastor Micah Sutton of Five Lakes Church who opened the meeting with a prayer and led members in the Pledge of Allegiance. SCIC President Jeff Clegg of Toledo Memorial Park, left, and Sylvania Area When a loved one is dying, nothing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tiffany Scott, right, congratulate makes sense. But Hospice of Northwest Maria Hoschak-Gagnon of Sylvania Prevention Alliance, Chris Morris of Inside Ohio can help. For 40 years, we have the Five and Scott Chaffee of Kripke Enterprises, who were recipients of the provided patients and families with low interest loans from the Sylvania Community Improvement Corporation at the physical, emotional and spiritual the Sept. 1 chamber luncheon meeting. support they need, regardless of ability to pay or complexity of care. Coalitions are key to development Support. Care. Guidance. In your home, a nursing home, or in one of our two freestanding hospice centers. M REMoments, memories & Su ort hospicenwo.org 419-661-4001 that only comes from experience. Jeff Clegg, president of SACIC, left, and Tim Mayle, right, of Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development, discuss coalition building. BY JERRY ARKEBAUER Workforce development was identified as in need of a solution even before it became a Findlay-Hancock County, selected for problem for the area, which is 53 miles South seven consecutive years as the Number 1 Mi- of Sylvania with 57 percent of its workforce cropolitan in the country, succeeds by build- living outside of Hancock County. Working ing coalitions to solve opportunities for the with a wide coalition, the group organized a community. way to offer scholarships, transportation and lunches to permit children of workers to have That was the message of Tim Mayle, exec- pre-kindergarten experiences. He said today utive director of economic development for the opportunities have been extended beyond the county, when he spoke to the board of di- high school where graduates are teamed with rectors of the Sylvania Area Community Im- companies for employment. provement Corp. on Sept. 8. “The 2007 flood of downtown Findlay cost “We have a coalition building process in the community more than $100 million. We place which helps all of us look at the current had every group disagreeing with other state, what we want the future state to look groups about the causes. What we needed was like, and how to get there,” he explained. to work on the 80-90 percent that we all could agree on the solutions for. Today, we’re creat- Mayle cited three examples of how the ing a major retention area south of Findlay Findlay-Hancock County community has and expanding the banking of the Blanchard built coalitions to work on site development, River in the downtown so any future flooding workforce development and flood control. can be minimized,” Mayle said. “Attracting a company is complex. We have SACIC, is a non-profit organization repre- been very successful because we get everyone senting a collaboration of business and gov- involved in the project in the same room with ernment working to enhance balanced the site consultant to answer 99 percent of economic growth and the quality of life in the their questions in one meeting. Companies greater Sylvania area. SACIC membership in- want to know how they can operate in the formation is available at sylvaniaareacic.org. community. I have never seen incentives make or break a deal,” he noted.

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14A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 Ability Center Auxiliary’s 36th annual style show will ‘Celebrate’ 101th anniversary Great Care in Your BY MARY HELEN DARAH Neighborhood. The Auxiliary to The Ability Center will Co-chairs Claire Browning and When it comes to women’s health, host their 36th annual Style Show fundraiser Karen Lumm are excited for the quality matters. So does having access to and luncheon, \"Celebrate!\" as they commem- upcoming style show 'Celebrate!' well-connected care in the right place with orate their 101th anniversary of serving the benefiting The Ability Center. a system you can count on. community. The organization's goal is to cre- Call today to schedule an appointment ate the nation’s most disability-friendly com- fles, a silent auction, cocktails and socializing. with one of our experienced certified munity. The Ability Center provides The luncheon begins at 11:50 am with the nurse midwives. numerous programs to support people with style show beginning at 12:50 pm. Tickets are Now accepting new patients. disabilities. These services include helping in- $50 and may be purchased by calling 419- dividuals with disabilities achieve greater in- 885-5733. Hana Awada-Mitchell, CNM Brooke Cheney, CNM dependence by training and placing therapy and service dogs to help individuals with Claire Browning is serving as co-chair of daily needs. The Ability Center also loans the event with Karen Lumm. She is looking equipment to individuals with temporary dis- forward to making the 36th annual show one abilities at no cost as well as offering assis- to remember. “Karen Lumm and I, as chair- tance to those who wish to modify their man of Celebrate, are excited to be able to houses for better accessibility. They also offer recognize The Ability Center’s 101 years of youth and transitional services such as inde- service to our community, assisting people pendent living skills, peer support and men- with disabilities to be able to live, work and toring and college scholarships. socialize within a fully accessible community. Our gratitude goes to underwriters, vendors, Sadly, last year’s event was canceled due to donors, as well as the clothing stores who COVID-19 and the organization was unable provide their fabulous fashions, and of course to celebrate its 100th anniversary which af- our Auxiliary members who commit their fected raising needed funds for their mission. time and talent to making this luncheon and The Ability Center’s many services and pro- fashion show successful year after year,” she grams will greatly benefit from the upcoming stated. Karen Lumm is also looking forward style show as they celebrate 101 years. to the event saying, “Members lend their time and talent to this signature event that raises The event will take place on Oct. 6 at The funds for programs and scholarships. The Pinnacle in Maumee. Chicos, J.Jill, Ragazza Auxiliary to The Ability Center members are Boutique, Vivian Kate, and Hip to the Groove dedicated ambassadors for our mission.” will provide the fashions. 13abc’s Sashem Brey will serve as emcee. Jenny Barlos, Client Services Manager, and service dog General will hit the runway together. Doors open at 10:15 am for vendors, raf- Mercy Health, Metroparks dedicate FitPark Mercy Health Foundation and Metroparks equipment, opened in 2018 at Wildwood Toledo will unveil the latest in a series of out- Preserve. FitPark: Paddle, a kayak landing at door recreation activities, FitPark: Climb, a Side Cut and the region’s first “kayak share” portable rock climbing simulator. The 32- at Howard Marsh, opened in 2019. FitPark: foot-tall wall made by Spectrum Sports In- Ride, a mountain bike skills course with 21 ternational can accommodate five climbers obstacles, also opened in 2019 at Oak Open- at a time, with a pulley and safety harnesses ings Preserve. for each climber. It is mounted to a trailer so FitPark: Climb will be used at various it can travel to various locations. events, including Metroparks annual Out- “When Mercy Health and Metroparks door Expo, Saturday, Sept.18 at Blue Creek Toledo started on the journey to offer unique Metropark in Whitehouse. The wall was first Erica Krause, CNM Melanie Miller, CNM and healthy ways to enjoy the parks, we en- used during Jeep Fest weekend, when an es- visioned areas where visitors of all abilities timated 700 kids tested their climbing skills would be challenged to get fit while enjoying at Hensville Park downtown. the outdoors,” said Bob Baxter, president, “FitParks are a concept developed between Mercy Health – Toledo. “We can now add our two organizations to add new facilities rock climbing to the list of opportunities al- and activities in the Metropark,” said Dave ready available to community members as Zenk, executive director of Metroparks they seek enrichment of mind, body and Toledo. “It is a wonderful example of a cre- ProMedica Physicians Obstetrics | Gynecology spirit.” ative partnership that serves both of our 5308 Harroun Road, Suite 165 Sylvania, Ohio 43560 The Mercy Health Foundation is donating goals – Mercy Health’s advocacy of healthy 419-824-5608 $100,000 a year for five years to fund the pur- lifestyles and Metroparks efforts to create promedica.org/doctors chase and installation of FitParks. 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MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 15A Ribbon cut for new Appliance Center give-aways, canvas bags, gift cards…and more! Location: Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43615 Join these Presenting Sponsors along with 20+ other organizations for Fall Fun! Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee members Bob Forcht, Nancy Jomantas, Dan Saad, Lyndsay Stough, Chrys Peterson, Diana Lingle, Katie Cappellini, Tiffany Scott and Jan Tidd look on as the Appliance Center team Bob Clark and Ken Wanemacher, John and Nadia Oswald cheer on their son Luke to cut the ribbon to officially open the new Appliance Center Mattress & Bedroom store at 5660 Monroe St. PekoMD opens on Central Avenue Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee members Personal lending at GenoaBank. Dan Saad, Katie Cappellini, Bob Forcht, and Executive Director Tiffany Scott are on hand as Dr. Peter Koltz and his staff celebrate the opening on The right loan starts when you work with the right bank. Aug. 27 of the new PekoMD cosmetic surgery and rejuvenation center at 7634 Central Ave. The state-of-the-art facility provides up-to-date Whether you’re looking to purchase or refinance technology and full medical spa services along with outpatient surgery. your home, put your home equity to work or simply Medical grade skin care, weight management and nutrition counseling take out a personal loan – GenoaBank delivers are also offered. personal attention to your situation to help determine the right financing solution for you. We work with you through every step of the process to find you the best terms and competitive rates on a loan you can live with — while keeping your life moving forward. Stop in today and ask about our loan programs to meet your personal lending needs. Sylvania Branch | 5501 Monroe Street | (419) 841-5501 or visit www.genoabank.com Normal fees apply. Loans subject to credit approval.

16A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 Afterglow Yoga & Fitness opens in Saxon Square Former Sylvania Southview English teacher During his early sports career, he was of the Nikki Holdship and Ryan Christie offer yoga and fitness classes in the new Nikki Holdship has opened Afterglow Yoga & belief that you “work with what you have,” Saxon Square studio. Fitness in Saxon Square, realizing her long- until he discovered the “Knees Over Toes” time dream of business ownership. program established by Floridian Ben Patrick. TOMASE DENTAL CARE “This theory is believing that one can train to “I had looked at several locations and found become a world class athlete. This kind of Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! Saxon Square suits us well. This is a very cen- training also helps build ‘bulletproof knees’ Accepting new patients! tral location for our clients and there are really and helps those suffering get rid of knee pain. no other yoga studios close by,” she said. With this program, I work with athletes and “When we started, this was just blank space so adults who have issues with their knees and we were able to design the studio the way we help them to get better and be able to move,” wanted it to be,” she added. “My instructors Christie pointed out. He offers Pump Strength and I take a more playful approach to yoga. Training, Performance Athlete Training, and We like to make our classes fun and our envi- Move Better Fitness Training. ronment reflects that. Our space has a ‘cool’ feel. It is soft, clean and just lovely,” she Holdship started her yoga journey over 10 pointed out. years ago. “I was having severe back pain and nothing was helping. A friend suggested yoga Holdship and her six other instructors hold might help so I tried it. At first I didn’t like it over 25 classes with up to 30 students who can but when I finally ‘got it’ I found yoga was re- be accommodated in each class. Those classes, ally life changing for me,” she affirmed. “Yoga including Vinyasa Flow Yoga and became so important to me I became certified “Gentle/Move Better Yoga,” begin at 9 am and to teach.” run throughout the day. “During COVID, I spent quite a bit of time Exercise specialist and athletic trainer Ryan considering what I wanted to do. I had left Christie has joined Holdship, bringing his fit- teaching when my twins were born and I con- ness expertise to the center and the company sidered returning to the classroom. But I real- name. ized that I had always wanted to own my own business, opening a yoga studio seemed to be “We make a great team,” Holdship offered. the right move for me,” Holdship offered. 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18A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 Stepping-stones for success found in new digital media studies program BY CHELSEA LAUREN but also prepares students for entering a heav- Chair, professor, and Digital Media Studies Despite the COVID pandemic changing a ily digital and technology-reliant work envi- Director Dr. Susan Shelangoskie knew that lot of aspects of higher education, the Digital Lourdes University introduced a Digital ronment. Lourdes University could not afford to miss Media Studies department embraced the op- Media Studies bachelor’s degree program in out on the growing field. “Lourdes University portunity to innovate and strengthen course the fall of 2019. This program not only edu- Like many sci-fi films have shown us be- had been offering a Digital Humanities course material. “The DMS program now offers on- cates students about developing technologies, fore, technology never fails to continue devel- in which students learned a variety of compo- line ‘self-paced’ coursework, such as HTML oping and innovating. English Department nents within a single semester, but it became and JavaScript coding,” said Shelangoskie. very clear between the various career paths opening up, the expansion of digital media Noelle Roth, who graduated this past studies within graduate school programs, and spring with bachelor degrees in both English the interdisciplinary flexibility between digital and Digital Media Studies, was one of those media and liberal arts, that Lourdes needed a students who found career stepping-stones in Digital Media Studies Department.” the Digital Media Department. “When I came to Lourdes in 2017, a Digital Media program The “soft launch,” as Shelangoskie said, of was not even available. I knew I wanted to the Digital Media studies program was back major in English. I aspired to work in the li- in the spring of 2019, with a Digital Humani- brary, but I felt the English background alone ties 101 course. Students learned the historical would not make me as prominent on an ap- timeline of developing technologies, with in- plication as I would be with a more versatile novations as early as the printing press, type- writer, and camera, and how to adapt to new skill set.” technologies such as media production, digital Roth was right, as she was quickly hired by archiving, and coding. The following fall se- the Monroe, Michigan public library system mester of 2019; however, was when the pro- upon graduation.”I’m thankful to land my gram really went into full swing. “The goal dream job so quickly, and I know I owe a lot was to have eight students join the program of my succes to the skills I’ve learned in the within the first year, and currently - two se- Digital Media Studies program.” mesters in - we reached over double our goal and have 17 students majoring in Digital Chelsea Lauren is a Digital Media, Media Studies.” English, and Criminal/Social Justice student at Lourdes University, who is interning at the Sylvania AdVan- tage newspaper. Lourdes stud ents Chelsea Lauren, right, and Lauren Pippin, left, work on a Home sweet dorm... media production with WGTE local broadcasting as part of the hands-on Lourdes offers exclusive experience career experience integrated with Digital Media Studies coursework. 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Lourdes University offers apartment-style residence, and not just to upperclass/graduate students, but to incoming first-year students as well. “Lour- des University is the only Ohio college that provides apartment-style housing to incom- ing first-year students,” said Associate Dean for Residence Life and Community Stan- dards T. Todd Masman. “Living in a set-up identical to living in an apartment has its privileges and challenges. Students need to realize the responsibility that comes with it.” Masman has been overseeing the apart- ment-style residential halls at Lourdes Uni- Chelsea Lauren’s first-year student versity for over three years. “I was brought bedroom in one of the apartment- to Lourdes from a friend of a friend who style dorms. said, ‘a quaint but feisty university in Sylva- nia, Ohio could use your help.’” Masman has Lourdes University acquired the apart- been working in college housing since his ments, previously known as Parkgate Place sophomore year of college. His first position Apartments, in 2011, the same year Lourdes was as a Resident Assistant, a student hired officially established its athletic department. by the university to act as an advocate for Coincidentally, the athletic department and residential students and a mandatory re- the spacious residence halls have become porter of incidents. Under Masman’s lead- two of Lourdes’ top recruitment staples. ership, Lourdes’ “Residence Life” employs 16 student RAs for the 2021-2022 academic

MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 19A Community connections click at Lourdes semi-annual career expo BY CHELSEA LAUREN as Mercy and ProMedica hospitals, but we also have folks from local businesses such as Chick- Philosopher Alfred A. Montapert once said fil-a, and professionals in criminal justice fields “All lasting business is built on friendship.” That such as the Sylvania Police Department and even philosophy will be put into practice at the semi- the FBI. University of Toledo College of Law, annual Lourdes University Career Expo to be Mercy Health, Northwestern Mutual, Zepf Cen- held Sept. 30. This is when Lourdes University ter Behavioral and Mental Health Services, and teams up with local The Toledo Mud businesses to make Hens are sched- Sylvania commu- uled to attend this nity connections fall’s expo - just to and share employ- name a few of the ment opportuni- many businesses ties with Lourdes attending,” Brown University stu- explained. dents. “I really encour- Lourdes Direc- age students to at- tend the career Fulton County Health Center has attended previous Career Expos at Lourdes tor of Career Serv- ices, Andrea expo at least once and is expected at this year’s expo as well. Brown, helps when we host it,” Lourdes students says Brown. “The find jobs on and off Semi-annual Ca- campus, find in- reer Expo not only ternships, and de- exposes students to velop professional potential job op- connections within Lucas County branch of UPS at the 2019 portunities while the Sylvania com- career expo welcomes students. they’re in school, munity and be- but also connects yond during the fall semester and again in the students to professionals within their career in- spring semester. terests, potential internships, and graduate The Career Expo is an event exclusive to school options. We know these community con- Lourdes University students. The event prima- nections mean something by looking at post- rily targets undergraduate students. Employers, graduation surveys; after the 2018-2019 school mentors, and graduate school representatives year, we had a response rate of 83 percent of our provide opportunities in various career fields. graduates. Of those who responded, 99 percent Not a single student attendee will come to the are either employed within their field, in gradu- expo without someone to connect with. “Most ate school, and/or taking a gap year in their ca- of our clinical partners in nursing attend, such reer field before going to grad school.” The Chick-fil-a hiring team is part of thethe 2019 fall Career Expo. OCTOBER 2021 HOME GAMES MEN’S SOCCER 4:00 PM October 2 Michigan-Dearborn 1:00 PM October 6 Cleary 7:30 PM October 9 Aquinas 7:00 PM October 20 Northwestern Ohio 3:00 PM October 23 Lawrence Tech 7:00 PM October 27 Concordia (Mich.)  TIME: 4:00 PM WOMEN’S SOCCER 7:00 PM  LOCATION: Ottawa Park Golf Course October 2 Michigan-Dearborn 5:00 PM  COST: $25 / Person October 9 Aquinas 4:00 PM  SIGN UP: runsignup.com October 13 Madonna 12:00 PM  PARKING: Available at Clubhouse October 23 Lawrence Tech WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL October 13 Indiana Tech 7:00 PM October 15 Madonna 7:00 PM October 16 Michigan-Dearborn 1:00 PM October 20 Siena Heights 7:00 PM Tickets are just $5 at the door! LOURDESATHLETICS.COM LOURDES.EDU

20A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 St. Ursula and St. Francis receive cash gifts for scholarships, more St. Ursula Academy and St. Francis de Sales ent in teaching and administration. The couple’s SFS Director of Philanthropy, Joe Sweeney, the gift to enhance its financial aid, increase its School announced that the estate of Tom and daughter and son graduated from SUA and SFS, said, “Catholic education at SFS and SUA grows classroom instructional technology, expand stu- Alice Falvey has given the schools more than respectively. stronger because the Falveys were very inten- dent access to digital learning resources, boost $1.7 million to advance Catholic education, tional in designating their gift to the parts of our its tutoring services, and fund faculty attraction specifying that SUA and SFS use the gift in areas Josh Yecke, Director of Advancement at SUA, missions where their values aligned.” SFS will use and retention programs. such as promoting instruction and providing said, “The Falveys are impacting students as scholarships. The donation is one of the largest learners and our faculty and staff as educators— Southview Musician Career Tech Student gifts to Catholic education in northwest Ohio the intersection of the two being their passion. and will be divided evenly between the two The entire SUA community moves forward be- schools. cause of Tom and Alice's generosity.” SUA will use the gift to promote its new Leadership Pro- The Falveys believed in assisting students gram for Girls, provide meaningful scholarships with tuition scholarships at single-gender to students, fund a Future Educators scholarship, Catholic schools and they wanted to aid Catholic and maintain its membership in the National institutions with attracting and retaining top tal- Coalition of Girls Schools. Sylvan Summer Readers Sylvan students who read at least 50 days over the summer for the Sylvan Senior Liv Lemkin is the Southview Congratulations to Kyle Schmidt, a Reading Program called “Fill Tails with Tales” were awarded with a special High School Musician of the Week. senior in the Construction Trades program from Nature’s Nursery. Jamie from Nature’s Nursery brought an Throughout her high school career, program, is the Career Tech opossum, snake and kestrel for the students to view. she has shown a passion for the student of the week. His favorite vocal performing arts. She has part of construction class is the been involved in the Symphonic hands-on learning. He also enjoys Choir and is a member of Tenth learning how to use many different Hour A Cappella. In addition, she pieces of equipment. In his free is also involved in the Theatre time he enjoys fixing things and Department and TPACT Program putting them together. When not at Southview. She has been in school or pursuing construction involved in various productions, interests, he works at Kroger. After including ‘Urinetown: The Musical’ graduation he wants to continue with Southview and ‘All Shook Up’ following his passion for with the Toledo Youth Rep Theatre. construction and attend college She is the daughter of Robin to become a civil engineer. Sheffield-Lemkin and Eric Lemkin. NV/SVStudents Honored at Rotary L-R: Southview High School seniors Sydney Straka, Tavarek Alsmeel, Mia Plisby and Molly Altman are recognized for their participation at Freshman Orientation.by Principal Kasey Vens at the meeting. L-R: Northview High School students President of Sylvania Rotary and members of NV Theatre, Ethan Benjamin Malczewski visits with Martinez, Isabella Olzk, Owen Borron guest speaker Scott Carpenter, PR and Mia Delverne, attend the Director at Metroparks Toledo. Sylvania Rotary Club meeting Aug. 26 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. –by Mary Helen Darah

MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 21A Career Tech students find success niture, saleable items for fundraisers, and ceive grades, but better still they receive a va- Sylvania committed to teaching trades then to larger projects at Habitat for Human- riety of certificates they can put on their re- BY JENIFER CHRISTIAANSE and setting up its own career tech classes in- ity or making a shed for Highland Elemen- sumes. They receive an OSHA 10 Certificate stead of sending their students to Penta tary. The students also get proficient with and are also certified on man lift and even Rick Roach County. Additional vocations are also of- Computer Numeric Control (CNC) ma- in CPR. The work the students learn is affil- “The road to success is always under con- fered including horticulture, cosmetology, chines to cut out letters, counters, and more. iated with the HBA, Home Builders Associ- struction,” is an indisputable quote. Further- manufacturing/engineering, med tech, com- ation. To date, no student has had a major more, no one will disagree with the notion puter design, and business. The construction During their senior year, many students on-the-job injury. that teachers are unsung heroes of our work- program requires a two-year commitment seek out internships where they are super- force who are helping to build lives. Teachers during the junior and senior years. Twenty- vised and often paid. The goal is to expose The next time you hire someone to work deal with students under construction. Rick five students are accepted into the program students to large projects that are of their on your house, you can be sure if they were Roach is one of those teachers who deals with the preponderance being male stu- particular interest. Roach has a bus so he can part of the career tech construction program with more than constructing students: he is dents. take his students to projects and to visit at Sylvania, they are skilled workers who a Career Tech Construction teacher who is trade unions and trade shows. Students re- have a great teacher to thank. making a difference in the Sylvania School Two recent graduates of the program that System. Roach envisioned himself teaching have been very successful include Northview Students learn carpentry skills in the Career Tech construction program. history when he studied at university. He put graduates Collin Ghesquiere and Drew Sell- himself through school by working con- ers. Collin began a pre-apprenticeship with struction. Today he is combining his con- Integrity Home Exteriors. He worked with struction skills and teaching certificate. He Integrity for 40 hours per week during the teaches at Southview but also has students summer, and continues to work with them from Northview and on occasion from Ot- today. Drew worked with Maumee Valley tawa Hills. Professionals during high school and during the summer working on residential remod- eling. For now he has traded in his hammer for a football scholarship. However, he has broad experience in construction to fall back on. The juniors meet the first three periods of the morning and the seniors attend class during three periods in the afternoon. At the beginning, students learn the basics of the construction trades: safety, carpentry, con- crete work, plan reading, framing, welding, and then progress to plumbing, electrical wiring, and soldering. They graduate from small projects like tool boxes to making fur-

22A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 NV/SV Twirlers Take to the Fields L-R: Macy Roberts, Kayden Cuneo, Mallory Miller, Madison Watson, Emily L-R: Members of Southview Boys Soccer Team, Mohammed Abdul-Khalez, Schalk, Kara Wamsher and Brenna Johnston, of the Northview High School Tyler Pawlicki, Liam McFerron, Owen Applin, Lucas Osenbaugh, Max twirlers, are game-day ready Sept. 3 to represent the Wildcats. Miller, Nate Schuele, Jeffrey Chopp and Justin Mitchell drop off food they collected for the clients of Sylvania Area Family Services on Sept. 3. Southview High School twirlers Samantha Budas, Emily Gillen, Olivia Smith, SV Soccer Team Helps Others Soccer moms Roxane Chopp, Paula McFerron and Joyce Osenbaugh (not pictured) assist the team with their philanthropic activities. –by Mary Helen Darah Southview Athlete and Sydney Gillen are ready to entertain the crowd at the Southview game. —by Mary Helen Darah NoBrothyvsieFowoVtbaarsllity SoBuothyvsieFowoVtbaarsllity The Cougar honored athlete is Northview Athlete senior tennis player Jessica Sept. 17 Maumee, away Anthony Wayne, home Sullivan. This is her second year on Senior Sophia Campbell has been the Cougar tennis team and first a member of the LadyKat Varsity Sept. 24 Springfield, away Perrysburg (Senior Night), season playing in the number one Tennis Team the past four years, home singles slot. Head coach Connor serving as co-captain the last two McCualsky commented, “Jessica seasons. Currently, she is 10-1 at 1st Oct. 01 Bowling Green Maumee, away has been displaying an immense Doubles and 1-0 at singles. (Homecoming), amount of maturity and Recently, Sophia and Emma home dedication to her team. She is Henderly captured the First Doubles currently playing first singles and Title at the Ottawa Hills Invitational. Oct. 08 Perrysburg Bowling Green, away has to play some of the best Last Fall, she helped the LadyKats (Football/Cheer players in the area. With only two win the NLL Championship, the Senior Night), home years of experience, she has program’s first since 2012, and shown a great amount of grit earned 1st Team all-league honors. Oct. 15 Anthony Wayne, Napoleon (Homecoming), when it comes to her tough Sophia has been a true leader on away home matches. Win or lose, she is looking and off the court. She carries a 4.4 for what she can do better the GPA and a is member of the Oct. 22 Southview, away Northview, home next time she is on the court.” Off National Honors Society, the court she is in the Southview Leadership Academy, Harmony Choir and is enrolled in the Road Show and A cappella Choir. Theatre/Performing Arts Career Tech program. After graduation, —Photo by John Crissman of Jessica plans on majoring in AssetWare Photography business at The University of Toledo.

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24A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 Fans Enjoy Kip Moore Concert Need a break from caregiving? Front Row: LeAnna Dunaway, Megan Hang, Matt Wiciak, Deanna Gall, and Sirena and Pat Kitz; Back Row: Andrew Doom and Brad Garris. •$225/night, 3-night minimum Steve and Jackie Bates and Kylee and Kyle Stokes have fun at the Kip (memory care $250/n Moore Concert. • Private & fully furnished suites Sylvania Lions Clean Up • 3 delicious meals per day • Housekeeping & care staff Sylvania Lions Club • Opportunities for social and member Jim Collins and wife Carol, wellness activities current president of the Club, take a ., , break from trash collection on Aug. 28 along Monroe Street on the stretch of road the club has adopted to maintain. —by Mary Helen Darah













MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 7B Sylvania after dark in the ninth annual Ridin’ Late in County 48 Carol and Steve Matrisciano are The Guy in the 419 Pat McCarty ready to ride Aug. 28 beginning at interviews Ridin’ Late organizer Katie the Spoke Life Cycle parking lot on Cappellini before the event begins. Monroe Street. Tom Reynolds gives a wave as he and other cyclists make the turn from Spoke Life Cycle’s parking lot to begin the Ridin’ Late experience. ADVERTISE IN THE SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE! 419-824-0100 Drew and Ben Howell watch as their dad, Eric, puts lights around their bike wheels. Molly Zraik and her sons Beckett Emma Smith and Tina Philip join and Kaden Brown plan to ride with Nikki King and her daughters their cousin Mario Chambers, third Ireland and Madden to get ready from left. for the ride. Austin and Kari Armstrong and Joe and Amy Szafarowicz and their sons Jack, Edison and Sullivan Mike Coulter get their bikes ready are planning to ride. for the ride.

8B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 Females in Action Unveil New Flag Junior Solheim Cup Play at SCC Team Europe, Helen Briem, Savannah DeBock, Cayetana Fernandez, Francesca Fiorelini, Varanasi Heck, Amalie Leth Nissan, Meja Ortengren, Andrea Revuelta, Paula Schulz-HanBen, Nora Sunberg, Constance Foulliet and Denise Vodickova, defeats the USA team and wins the Junior Solheim Cup at Sylvania Country Club on Sept. 2. The team captain is Annika Sorenstam with vice captain Nora Angehrn. Members of FiA Sylvania/Toledo, Females in Action, celebrate the fourth year of their local chapter. FiA, a workout club, is always free, open to all women and activities are held outdoors-rain or shine. Twenty-six members joined the workout and festivities Sept. 1 on the grounds of Northview High School where a new regional flag was unveiled. –by Mary Helen Darah Lions Get Ready for Purse Bingo John Solheim, president and The European team celebrates Chief Executive Officer of Karsten victory with their newly claimed Manufacturing Company and trophy, the Junior Solheim Cup, PING, an American manufacturer inaugurated in 2002. The PING of golf equipment based in Junior Solheim Cup, inaugurated in Phoenix, Ariz., presents the Junior 2002, follows a similar format to the Solheim Cup to the European Solheim Cup. The event is held Team Captain Annika Sorenstam over two days, with six fourball and following the third round of six foursomes matches on the first competiton Sept. 2. PING is one day, and 12 singles matches on of the major sponsors of the the second day. tournament. L-R: Ellice Niejadlik, Emily Roach, Jan Tidd, Deb Chany, Bill Niejadlik, Carol Collins and Bill Collins, members of the Sylvania Lions Club, prepare raffle baskets for the club’s upcoming Drive-In Designer Purse Bingo event to be held Sept. 23, 5:30-8:30 pm at the Sundance Kid Drive-In in Oregon. –by Mary Helen Darah Beyond Clint D. Keifer, Au.D., The American team, Amari Avery, Anna Davis, Mega Ganne, Sara Im, a “new normal”: Doctor of Audiology, Katie Li, Alexa Pano, Catherine Rao, Kaitlyn Schroeder, Bailey examines a patient Shoemaker, Yana Wilson, Kelly Xu and Avery Ziegler play under the A new era of leadership of team captain Renee Powell and vice captain Blair hearing healthcare. Sumner. 3780 King Rd. 2C ■ Toledo, OH 43617 Monica and Leonart Brelin, 419.327.2273 originally from Sweden, now members of Sylvania Country GLAudiology.com Club, help cheer on the teams for both Europe and the USA.

MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 9B Sylvania volunteers, fans support golfers at the Solheim Cup Jim and Kim Cooper have a great Jim and Jackie Enderlin proudly wear Jordyn Barber, Deanna Gall share Makenzie Lee from MassMutual vantage spot on the hillside. their colors to support Team USA. their first golf tournament experience welcomes guest Matt Wiciak to the with Michael Beeler. Villages Pavilion. Stacy, Anthony, and Tony Spinazze Richard and Mary Morrison are ready enjoy a day at the tournament. to volunteer for Sylvania Prevention Alliance. Doug Collins joins his sister-in-law Hole Captain Kathy Netter and Carol and brother Jim at the Sharon Brown greet spectators. Solheim Cup sign after volunteering on behalf of the Sylvania Lions Club. Volunteers Anastasia Ellis of Habitat Colleen Crisman helps prepare for Humanity assists Brooke Yussim of food, volunteering on behalf of the the Sylvania Chamber taking orders. Sylvania Lions Club. Chrys Peterson, center, and Theresa Brad Garris, Matt Wiciak, and and George Kral watch players on Michael Beeler cheer on the USA the ninth green. team. Jennifer Switch and Allison and Dave Mark and Melanie Melli and their France volunteer in the concession friends Jody Hess and Jane tent on behalf of Sylvania Area Family Spurgeon have a great time at the Services. Solheim Cup despite the USA loss.

10B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 Solheim After Sundown Sylvania Volunteers at Solheim Jill and Larry Johnson volunteer at Dennis and Joan Tobias are in the the Sundown event Aug. 31. patriotic spirit for the Solheim. Chrys Peterson and husband, Tom Brad and Laura Rieger attend the Pamela Schaefer, representing Sylvania Lions Club president Carol Runnels, enjoy the evening prior to Solheim after Sundown in Hensville Sylvania Area Family Services, and Collins and Deb Chany of the the Solheim Cup. sponsored by the Danberry Betty Dorcas of the Sylvania Senior Lions Club and Sylvania Prevention Company. Center are ready for their work Alliance prepare food as they shift that will benefit local volunteer to assist their nonprofits. organizations. Women’s Summit Features Robin Roberts Nancy Jomantas, Jenny Barlos, Stacie Baumbarger and Tabatha L-R: Kristie Achinger, David Liz Fuller and Mary Kay Urbanski Zemenski attend the Women’s Summit at Stranahan Theater, which Subleski, Caitlin Hoblet, Tom serve concessions and smiles to featured speakers Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts and golf Fitzpatrick, Laura Lange, and guests as they volunteer. coaches Annika Sorenstam and Renee Powell. Sarah Otis volunteer to benefit Maumee Valley Habitat for –by Mary Helen Darah Humanity at the Solheim Cup held at the Inverness Club Sept. 2. CELEBRATE WITH US! Auxiliary to The Ability Center Style Show Wednesday, Oct. 6 The Pinnacle Benefiting youth with disabilities, training and placing of assistance dogs, equipment gifting, and college scholarships for local high school students with disabilities. 419.885.5733 | abilitycenter.org/styleshow

MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 11B Tomase-Puesey Nuptials Linda Fadden receives the 2020 St. Eileen Kerner is the 2020 recipient of Clare Award. the St. Francis Award. Kathleen Faist is the 2021 St. Clare Kathie Pasquarella will receive the Award receipient. 2021 St. Francis Award. Franciscan Gala planned; 2020/2021 awards to be given Jordan Leigh Tomase and William Puesey IV renewed their wedding vows The Sylvania Franciscan Gala, to be held pm. Honorary Chair Gene Kranz, former di- in front of family and friends at Epworth United Methodist Church in Saturday, Sept. 25, raises funds to support the rector of Mission Control at NASA, will give Ottawa Hills on Saturday, Aug 7. Pastor Dustin Schmidt, cousin of the Sisters of St. Francis’ ministries. opening remarks via Zoom and has donated bride, presided over the ceremony along with the Reverend Stephen NASA and Apollo 13 memorabilia for the auc- Bennett. The couple originally were married last year in an intimate, The event begins at 6 pm at the Sylvania tion. countryside ceremony with only immediate family in attendance. The Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., and wedding festivities continued at the Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg. The features gourmet food, dancing to the KGB The St. Francis and St. Clare Awards will be couple honeymooned in Aruba, and now reside in Maumee, Ohio. The Band, a wine pull, a gift card raffle tree and a given for those honored in 2020 and 2021. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Tim Tomase of Sylvania, Ohio and silent auction. Tickets are $100 per person and 2020 St. Francis Award goes to Eileen Kerner the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Puesey III of Marblehead, Ohio. can be purchased by calling 419-824-3625 or and the St. Clare Award was given to Linda online at sistersosf.org. Those who cannot at- Fadden, both residents of the Sylvania area. A New Crown is Born tend can also participate virtually at sistersosf.org. The 2021 St. Clare Award named Kathleen Caroline Andrea Crown Faist, a longtime resident of Sylvania as its re- was born June 7, 2021, A preview of auction items begins online cipient and the St. Francis Award goes to at 8:58 am in Reston, Va. Sept. 13 and bidding begins on Sept. 22 at 7 Kathie Pasquarella of Steubenville, Ohio. Baby Caroline weighed in at 7 lbs 7oz and was Only $85.00/year 21.25 inches long. Caroline is the daughter of Kyle and Kelly Crown of Reston, Va. and Carter’s new little sister. Her grandparents are Brad and Mary Crown of Sylvania and Teri, and the late Tom Magennis of Madison, Wisc.

12B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 Local Lions share global service through glasses distribution BY MARY HELEN DARAH Past President and District Governor of Volunteers go on the vision mission trips entire village.” the Sylvania Lions Club, Bill Niejadlik, be- at their own expense. “They also have to pay The Sylvania Lions have been collecting Jan Tidd, owner-operator at Arrow lieves that the Sylvania Lions live up to the for the weight of the glasses,” explained Ne- Print and Copy as well as a member organization’s motto, “we serve” and their jaklik. “They have large containers of glasses for 20 years. “We have collected of the Sylvania Lions Club, is proud mission to empower volunteers to serve glasses. Often, they do not have the exact about 30,000 from our club alone,” stated to be one of the numerous drop-off their communities, meet humanitarian prescription a client needs but their vision is Nejaklik. “We also get glasses from funeral sites for used glasses that will be needs and encourage peace and to be a greatly improved. In the USA, recipients homes and collections throughout the city. repurposed for those in need. leader in global humanitarian service. One must leave with 20/20 vision. That and the There are roughly 25 drop-off locations for of the programs he is most proud of is the HIPAA laws are the reason we do not dis- used glasses in the Sylvania area. I was talk- Sylvania Lions Club Glasses collection and tribute in this country. We just can’t get ing to a prospective member about the many distribution which often has a powerful, around the laws.” ways our club serves. She said that she was positive ripple effect in other ways on com- aware of our service projects because her munities. Nejaklik said that volunteers do a great dad got laid off and our Lions Club came deal more than eye exams and distributing through with a new pair of glasses for him. The Lions work with VOSH/Interna- glasses. “The volunteers are so committed. It was very meaningful to know you are im- tional, an organization that provides care One time a bus showed up 10 minutes after pacting the community.” and glasses to the materially poor in devel- they closed. The volunteers stayed another oping countries. VOSH (Volunteer Opto- three hours to help people get screenings Anyone interested in donated used glasses metric Services to Humanity) also supports and glasses. One time a Lions Club member, may drop them off at one of 25 locations in- sustainable eye clinics, optometry schools who was also a plumber, went on the vision cluding The Northwest Ohio Sight Center, and optometric educators in areas lacking mission trip and ended up creating a system Sunset Village, St. James Club, Vision Asso- such services. “The organization’s headquar- for a village to have running water. A Lion ciates, Dr. Romanoff, Pinnacle Eye Care, ters is in Pandora, Ohio,” stated Nejadlik. member from Perrysburg was serving in Kingston, Sylvania Senior Center, Sylvania “They use the basement of a church to Mexico and people were so grateful that they YMCA/JCC, Arrow Print and Copy, and gather and sort all the glasses that are col- invited him to dinner. It was a huge honor Walker Funeral Homes. For a complete list, lected by the local Lions Clubs. They cali- because there were only six chickens in the visit the Sylvania Lions Club Facebook page. brate the glasses and fix them as needed, categorize them, and then put them in cases. Kids Space Gets New Look The glasses are then sent to places such as South America, the Ukraine, and Tunisia. Areas are notified that they are coming and they will have vision screenings and distrib- ute glasses. Many times a doctor comes and performs cataract surgeries. People are so happy because they have no vision services available to them.” Chris Johnson builds a boat for the Pastor Josh Tillman puts the 3Twentyone kids space in the finishing touches on the barnyard children’s area of Church space that will be enjoyed by kids 3Twentyone, located on at the non-denominational Centennial Road in Sylvania. church. –by Mary Helen Darah Janet AmidAstrological Counselor Private Consultations ~ Lectures and Parties ~ Profiles ~ Readings by Appointment LONCAETWION! 419-882-5510 5600 Monroe St, Bldg B - Suite 206, Sylvania janetamid.com $5 OFF a 30 Minute or 1 Hour Session* *In office, 30 or 60 min. sessions only. Not valid for gift certificates or 15 min. sessions. Expired coupons not accepted Expires 09/30/21

MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 13B Little Blessings annual Warrior Fundraiser helps veterans transition to post-service life The second annual Little Blessings Veteran horse and client to help veterans find their Outreach Warrior Fundraiser was held at Shade paths forward. All equine-assisted therapies are Rock Farms, Ottawa Lake, Mich., on Saturday, at no cost to qualified veterans. Aug. 28. The Warrior Fundraiser helps military veterans and their families with equine-assisted Little Blessings also has programs for the vet- therapies, integrated wellness programs, peer eran's family, including wellness programs, fellowship, and community involvement in spousal support retreats, and first-of-its-kind southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio. Military Kids equine program. Adjustment to post-service life can be diffi- Little Blessings was founded in 2018 by re- cult for veterans who struggle with PTSD, sui- tired Air Force combat veteran Jamie Paxton. cidal thoughts, and other service-related \"Little Blessings is one of only two equine or- traumas. The Little Blessings staff is trained in ganizations in the United States using a multi- the nationally recognized EAGALA program week equine program for veterans,\" Paxton using certified mental health professionals, offered. \"This fundraiser helps assure we meet equine specialists, and interactions between the continuing needs of veterans and their fam- ilies as they transition to post-service life.\" Drive business to your website by advertising in the Sylvania AdVantage. Call 419-824-0100 Moose Lodge Hosts Horseshoe Tourney Ken and Penny Haas of Reverend Guitars to be honored at The Party. The Party celebrates Sylvania arts BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Waniewski, wildlife artist; Harold Roe, artist and art teacher; Don Townsend, gallerist; A memorial table with 13 cups, in Sylvania’s Tom Hosler gets set to Sylvania Arts will celebrate the arts in Syl- Toni Andrews of the American Gallery; honor of the recent Afghanistan throw a ringer in competition with tragedy and the 13 American Jeff Prater of Kenton. According to vania and welcome Ken and Penny Haas of and Sister Jane Mary Sorosiask, OSF. servicemen lost, stands in front of Hosler, ‘I got lucky and won this the Veterans’s Wall commemorating match.’ Reverend Guitars to its artist hall of fame at Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per cou- all those members who have served their country. The Party on Thursday, Oct. 7 from 6 to 9 ple and are available at eventbrite.com. Only pm at Chandler Café, 5648 Main St. 100 tickets will be sold for the event. “All our “The Party is a celebration of the central programs benefit from the proceeds of the role that the arts play in greater Sylvania and event: our youth theatre company, with their a recognition of all the people and organiza- workshops and productions; Sylvania Com- tions who make our programming possible munity Orchestra; the public art program; and successful each year,” said  Kelly Maple and Main; Tree City Film Festival and McGilvery, executive director of Sylvania Shorties U, the youth film workshop series; Arts. and other arts education endeavors like field The Party, Sylvania Arts’ annual trips to Toledo Museum of Art and visiting fundraiser, will include grazing, a cash bar, performances from Toledo Opera's Opera on silent auction and a special presentation hon- Wheels,” McGilvery mentioned. oring Ken and Penny Haas. “We have long known that Sylvania is a great place to live and work for creative people. Ken and Penny Haas epitomize that - they've built a world- class business designing and making artisan guitars for internationally acclaimed musi- Past State Governor Mike Arledge of Danny Neff of Groveport, Ohio, cians,” explained McGilvery. “Folks in the Bellefontaine and 525 Moose Club Marcia Warrington, and Dave and Chairman Dean Gammon of Shannon Sullivan of the Sylvania area who aren't involved in the music com- Kenton, District President Greg Moose Lodge are part of the Ohio Muter, and Sylvania Moose President Horseshoe Tournament Board. munity may not be aware of the significance Mike Strube are on hand to keep tournament play on schedule. and reach of Reverend Guitars. We want to call attention to their success and recognize the contributions they make here and around Nearly 100 contestants participated in the fifth annual Ohio State Moose the world,” she added. Beautiful Flower Arrangements Horseshoe Tournament held at the Sylvania Moose Family Center, 6072 A handful of Reverend artists include Dan for all Occasions Main St. The three day tournament took place Aug. 27-29. Teams from Ohio and Michigan competed in Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles Auerbach of The Black Keys, Billy Corgan of Call 419.824.0777 for delivery and Mixed Doubles events. The Smashing Pumpkins, Jermaine and Tito or order online at stellarblooms.com Jackson, Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, Satisfaction Guaranteed! Meshell Ndegeocello, Mitski, Thao Nguyen Now at and Jackson Smith. 8248 Mayberry Square, Sylvania , OH Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Past honorees in the Sylvania Arts hall of fame include Walter Chapman; David

14B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID SEPTEMBER 2021 LIVES CELEBRATED Carl J. Bartaldo Carl had a great sense of humor, was Surviving and left to cherish his memory was most famous for his bread- baking loved by many, and will be deeply missed is his devoted wife of 22 years Melanie Gar- skills, taking the time to deliver his home- Carl J. Bartaldo Sr., by friends and family. The family would cia. His loving triplets Mikayla, Roberto made loaves to family and friends. 95, passed away peace- like to thank the caring staff of Arbors at and Reyes along with daughter Erica Gar- fully Aug. 18, 2021, at Sylvania for its attentiveness and support cia. He also leaves behind eight grandchil- Left to cherish his memory are his five Arbors at Sylvania, throughout Carl’s stay, as well as the staff at dren and two great-grandchildren. children Vincent (Deborah), Carol (Den- Ohio. He was born May Hospice of Northwest Ohio. nis) Montz, Janet (Ron) Badyna, MaryAnn 22, 1926. Carl proudly Bob never met or knew a stranger they Frederick (Gary Mertes), Lisa (Matthew) served his country in the Service provided by Walker Funeral were always friends, that's just who he was. Walsh; seven grandchildren Allen U.S. Army during World He was and is LOVED by many and will be (Monika) Montz, Kristen (Christopher) War II. He was an active Homes. truly missed. Rest in Heaven “Thirty,” Parks, Michael (Kate) Frederick, Daniel member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Sylvania, Please be waiting for me to welcome me (Nikita) Frederick, Joseph (Nicole) where he served as an usher for over 22 Roberto Garcia home when my time comes. I will LOVE Marinelli, Victoria Frederick, Andrew years. you forever!! Marinelli; three great-grandchildren Isaac, Carl married the love of his life, Rosetta, Roberto was born Lukas, Gemma; sisters Rosemary Hennelly, on April 23, 1949. They shared many mem- Jan. 20, 1954 in Toledo In lieu of flowers, the family is suggest- Rita McAnally, JoAnn (James) Chadwick; ories over their 72 years together. Carl Ohio to Eliseo and ing a monetary donation in honor of son-in-law and business partner Mark found success in the real estate business, Juana Garcia, who pre- Mikayla, Roberto and Reyes. Condolences Frederick. managing several offices for the former ceded him in death may be shared with the family at walkerfu- Grogan Realty. Carl enjoyed golfing, trav- along with a sister and neralhomes.com. He was preceded in death by his loving eling, spending time with his beloved fam- brother. wife, Teresa; his parents; sister Rema Gior- ily, and walking the beach in St. Augustine, Romilio (Rome) Marinelli dano; brothers-in-law Guy Giordano, James Fla. Robert or Bob as he McAnally and James Hennelly. Carl is survived by his loving wife, was known LOVED his Romilio(Rome) Rosetta (Annarino), his daughters Mary community. He protected and served with Marinelli of Toledo, The family would like to thank the Jane (Bruce) Roberts and Cindi Harman; the Toledo Police Department, a job he Ohio, passed away Aug. nurses and staff on the second floor of grandchildren Neil Gardner (Susan Hill), truly LOVED making friends along the 25, 2021, at the age of Kingston Care Center of Sylvania, Ohio. Kara (Brian) Gump, Bryce Roberts, An- way, retiring after 25 years of service. 92. Special thanks to Bill Sheehan for his drew (Amy) Harman, Brian (Katie) Har- While on the Department he served not friendship. To all the people who loved and man, Caitlin (Andrew) Slattery, Chad only as a Patrolman but also an FTO, CIT Rome was born in the admired our father, thank you for your sup- Bartaldo, Stephanie Bartaldo, and many and Negotiator. Abruzzo region of Italy port. cherished great-grandchildren. Bob was a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, in Nov. 1928 and immi- He is preceded in death by his son Carl enjoying the games with his family and 2 grated to the United In lieu of flowers, the family suggests J. Bartaldo Jr. and son-in-law Hal Harman. pups, Baker and Beckham. Another fa- States in 1930 where his memorial contributions be made to St. vorite was the Toledo Mudhens where he parents eventually settled in Philadelphia. Francis de Sales High School, 2323 W. Ban- was a season ticket holder. He was also a He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high croft St. Toledo, Ohio 43607; Notre Dame member of the Assembly of God Church. school in 1946 where he served two years. Academy, 3535 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, This experience allowed him to graduate Ohio 43623; or to the donor’s choice. Pre-Planning from Villanova University in 1952 under Your Final the GI Bill. Soon after, he met the love of John Werner Wishes his life, Teresa, and they married in June 1953. They started and raised their young John ‘Jack’ F. Werner, Let’s check it off your list! family in Philadelphia until a new career 87, of Toledo, Ohio opportunity brought them to Toledo in passed away while resid- I am here to help. September 1963. ing at Sunset House sur- Rome was a pioneer in automobile fi- rounded by his children Call Today! nancing, beginning his career with GMAC on Sept. 5, 2021. in the Philadelphia and Delaware area. He PPDrree--eppllraaennnnkiinnggLAeAddcvviksisoor r was recruited by Yegen & Associates, a bank Jack is survived by his (419) 350-3006 service company resulting in the move to children John (Meg) Toledo. Under the Yegen and First National Werner, Matthew (Lisa) walkerfuneralhomes.com // Serving families from 10 locations Bank of Toledo agreement, he became very Werner, James Werner, Andrew (Salli successful in popularizing automobile leas- Bollin) Werner, Suzanne (Jason) Bentley, ing, traditional lending and auto dealership Stephen (Madalyn Ruggiero) Werner; son- floor plan financing in the Toledo area. He in-law Dean Chester and grandchildren, made it a point to know all the salespeople Hillary, Sam, Molly, Ben, Noah, Jack, Ben, and owners of the automobile dealerships Charlie, Emily, Ethan, Abigail, Nicholas, in town. He made many life-long friends Giada and Giuliana. through his business associations priding Jack was preceded in death by Judith M. himself in remembering people’s names and Werner; daughter Sarah M. Werner- where they worked. After the acquisition of Chester; and son Gerald F. X. Werner. First National Bank by Fifth Third Bank, he Jack graduated from Central Catholic established and ran Rome Marinelli & As- High School in 1952 and the University of sociates /Rome Marinelli Motor Cars with Toledo in 1956. Then Jack began his insur- his son-in-law, Mark Frederick, until 2015. ance career at Werner Insurance Agency He sold quality used cars, financed mobile which his father Charles D. Werner started homes and developed other lending rela- in 1919. Jack was known as a gentleman tionships helping a number of small local and a scholar for his insurance language businesses. knowledge and love of policy pages and Rome was also incredibly proud of his forms. family, his Italian heritage, and his Well known in the Alcoholics Anony- Philadelphia roots. He and Teresa often en- mous community, Jack had an experienced, tertained business associates treating them calming voice with a measure of hope and to homemade Italian meals. Dedicated in truth helping anyone reach and maintain their Catholic faith, they were generous sobriety. donors and volunteers to area Catholic More than anything, Jack was a loving fa- schools and institutions. Rome’s hobbies ther to eight children (in nine years)!!! He once included running, even participating always had a calm voice, no matter the in 10K runs, and woodworking projects. He news of the day. Many happy memories re- main of family vacations, Christmas gath- erings, birthdays, summers spent at the

MID SEPTEMBER 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 15B LIVES CELEBRATED family cottage, boating and a rough-cheek band of 60 years, Norman W. Stokes Jr., in ing great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Ethan, her own. Terri was a very involved mother, bear hug. There was nothing more impor- 2002. Elise, Victoria, Anna, Wyatt, Eli and Boone. always on hand to run a classroom holiday tant to him than his children and we are party or organize a bake sale. Her children just now able to realize it!!! Eleanor was a graduate of Libbey High In lieu of flowers, Eleanor requested do- were the most important thing in her life, School and spent a lifetime devoted to her nations can be made in her name to Ep- and she did everything she could to ensure A Catholic Funeral Mass will be said on husband and two sons. Following Norman’s worth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. they grew up knowing they were loved and Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at 10 am at Corpus retirement from the Toledo Edison Com- Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43615. that she would always be there for them, no Christi University Parish, 2955 Dorr St., pany the two retired to their dream home matter what. Toledo, Ohio. in Northport, Mich. overlooking Grand Theresa Weislak Traverse Bay, returning to Ottawa Hills, Terri is survived by her loving husband In lieu of flowers, a memorial offering Ohio, just prior to Norman’s passing. Theresa Ann (Terri) of 40 years, Greg; children Brandon, Taylor, may be made to MemoryLane Care Serv- Weislak passed away and Brett; beloved tabby cat Frankie; broth- ices, 2500 N. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH Norm and Eleanor traveled extensively peacefully Sept. 6, 2021 ers Richard, David, Daniel, Steven, and 43615. Arrangements were handled by including numerous trips to Europe, en- at ProMedica Toledo Vincent; sisters Janet, Pamela, and Patricia; Walker Funeral Home, Toledo. Online con- joyed birdwatching and she an accom- Hospital surrounded by and her numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces, dolences may be made at walkerfuner- plished watercolorist finding comfort in her loving family. She nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. homes.com solitude, family and close friends. was 63 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mary Jo; her beloved aunt Nan Eleanor Stokes Remarkably with the help of family, Terri was born in McBride; her favorite uncle Stan Tomsic; Eleanor was able to live out her life at home Toledo, Ohio on Oct. 19, cousin Gary Tomsic; cousin Barb Rudnicki; Eleanor Louise Stokes alone until she was 100 years old. Inde- 1957 to Richard and Mary Jo (McBride) father and mother-in-law, John and passed away unexpect- pendent, peaceful & devoted best describe Hanudel. She graduated from Waite High Dorothy Weislak; brother-in-law Jim Stru- edly on September 7, her. School in 1975 and the Toledo Hospital ble; nephew Jamie Struble, and many other 2021 at Kingston Sylva- School of Nursing in 1978. From 1978 until beloved friends and family. nia Memory Care sur- She was preceded in death by her hus- 2005, Terri worked as a registered nurse at rounded with love and band, Norman; her parents and brother Toledo Hospital, primarily in the pediatric Memorial contributions may be made to just 60 days short of her Robert. Eleanor is survived by her children: intensive care unit and the neonatal inten- the Humane Society of Greater Toledo or 101st birthday. Thomas (Darlene) and Gary (Linda) of sive care unit. She was a part of one of the the Ronald McDonald House. Toledo. Grandchildren: Traci (Kevin) Grav- first LifeFlight transport teams for the She was born in elle, Troy (Lisa) Stokes of Toledo, Ryan Toledo Children’s Hospital and was a fix- Online condolences may be shared at Toledo, Ohio on Nov. 6, (Brandon Zink) Stokes of Charleston S.C. ture at Career Day at her childrens’ schools. walkerfuneralhomes.com. 1920 to Fredrick and Achsah Siemon and and Laura (Chad) Berkey of San Diego, Terri loved the nursing profession and she was proceeded in death by her devoted hus- Calif. Named “Grandma Bird” by her lov- cared for each child as though they were WORSHIP DIRECTORY  Five Lakes Church Tired of Sugar Coating? St. James Lutheran Church 4765 McCord Road • 419-882-6703 Try our Bible Study. 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