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MID FEBRUARY 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 3A Community Orchestra presents ‘March Travels’ The Sylvania Community Orchestra will a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization ded- present “March Travels” on Sunday, March 13 icated to creating accessible musical experi- at 4 pm in the Franciscan Center at Lourdes ences for area residents. Through free University. performances, partnerships with youth orches- tras, and multi-generational rehearsals, they Through the magic of live music, the audi- strive to enrich the cultural life of the commu- ence will be transported to the court of Russian nity and foster a lifetime of musical creativity nobles, experience the charm of local folk for instrumentalists of all ages and levels of ex- music, and hear highlights from a German pertise. opera. Sylvania Arts is a not-for-profit organization This is a free event. Donations are wel- directed by a volunteer board of trustees and comed at the door to support the Sylvania an executive director. Programs are funded in Community Orchestra’s work in the commu- part by the city of Sylvania, Sylvania Township, nity. the Ohio Arts Council, and private donations. The Orchestra, a Sylvania Arts program, is Standing: Heather Bartlett, Tiffany Bruhl, Sherri Whitcomb, Jacob Women’s conference planned Crawford, Alexis Roberts, Lisa Lewandowski, Heather Spinelli, Dom Glover and Andelus Elwazani. Seated: Kris Krotzer and Cait Leow The annual RegardingHim Women’s Con- control. Explore God’s answers to this impor- rehearse for the upcoming production of ‘Chicago.’ ference will be held Saturday, March 19 at tant question. Christ the Word Church in Sylvania, 3100 ‘Chicago’ comes to Sylvania Murd Rd. This annual conference regularly draws more than 400 women from over 100 area Cutting Edge Theatre Company’s up- advance her career, her lawyer Billy Flynn The conference includes a catered lunch churches. The cost is $25 before March 1 and coming production of “Chicago” will be who turns her into a celebrity and much, and a choice of two break-out talks. The main $30 after that date. Register and learn more at held Thursday, March 24 through Sunday, much more,” noted Cutting Edge Theatre session focuses on how to stand firm in faith regardinghim.com March 27 at Olander Park’s Nederhouser Company Artistic Director Stephanie Den- in a culture that seems to be spiraling out of Community Hall, 6930 Sylvania Ave. Show nehy. times are 8 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Model railroad club to host Saturday with a 2 pm matinee on Saturday This show was the winner of six 1997 and at 3 pm on Sunday. Tony Awards including Best Musical Re- open house Admission is free and donations to the layout vival. “This truly is a reminder of how good maintenance fund are encouraged. Parking is “The show ‘Chicago’ is a look back at theater can be,” Dennehy related. The Blissfield Model Railroad Club, 109 E. in front of the building with overflow parking vaudeville and has it all ... murder, greed, Adrian St. will hold an open house on Satur- around the block, in back of the building. and more. The Broadway show features For ticket information, call Courtney day and Sunday, Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 from 10 chorus girl Roxie Hart who kills her lover to Gray, 419-704-6184, or purchase tickets by am to 3 pm. Several trains will be operating. visiting cuttingedgetheatre.org. INSIDE Wherever life takes you, we’re there. Section A Section B Bernie Heinl Things To Do In Sylvania 5 Food, Sizzle 2-3 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. 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6A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2022 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW LOOKING BACK — BY GAYLEEN GINDY 5442 S. Main Street This feature house was built in 1915 In October, 1926 the Ackermans ob- – attendant at a gas station; daughter Zita – wife. She continued to live in the home until while the property was owned by Calistia tained a building permit to build a new 20- 15 years old; and daughter Maureen Fleig – she passed away in 1988. Crandall. George and Calistia Crandall pur- foot by 22-foot garage at 5442 Main St. The 18 years old – married. In 1941 when Olen chased three parcels along the east side of 1930 census listed the Ackermans living in Ackland completed his World War II regis- In 1990 the home transferred to her son Main Street in 1899. They lived in a home this home as follows: Greely Ackerman – tration card, he listed his address as 5442 S. Phillip and he still owns it today. In March that they built at 5460 Main St. at the time. owned home valued at $3,000 – 41 years old Main St. He was 40 years old and employed of 1998 Jeff Tillotson obtained a building Mr. Crandall died in 1911, so our subject – employed as a die maker at a stamping by the U.S. Post Office – Railway Mail Serv- permit to build a 20-foot by 24-foot garage home was built after he passed away. Here company; Anna Ackerman – wife – 34 ice Commission. addition to the home. are the recorded property owners: years; Betty L. Ackerman – daughter – 6 years; Lila J. Ackerman – daughter – 5 years; In 1945, this home, and the home to the 1940 1899 - Calistia A. Crandall Arla M. Ackerman – daughter – 3 years. north, transferred into Gertrude Mable 1915 – House was built Ackland’s name and she continued to own 2022 1924 – Greely D. and Anna Ackerman Greely Ackerman died in 1932 at the age our subject home for the next 10 years. She 1938 – Anna Ackerman 2/3; Betty Lou, of 44 years. His obituary notice said they sold the home in 1955 to William and Mary Lilia Jean and Arla Mae Ackerman 1/3 had been living at 1323 Waite Ave. in Toledo Tillotson. William Tillotson married Mary 1938 – Olen J. and Gertrude M. Ackland at the time of his death. He was survived by Alyce Grissom in May of 1941 in Webster 1945 – Gertrude Mabel Ackland his wife, Anna, and three daughters. It Groves, St. Louis, Missouri. According to 1955 – William H. and Mary Alice Tillot- wasn’t until 1938 that this home transferred the announcement she was a graduate of son to his wife and daughters. That same year Dexter high school in Dexter, Missouri, and 1962 – Mary Alyce Tillotson they sold this Sylvania home to Olen and for the past year had been employed as a 1990 – Phillip William Tillotson Gertrude Ackland. nurse in Oakland Park, Glendale, Missouri, Calistia was renting out this home when while Mr. Tillotson was a traveling repre- the 1920 census was taken, and then she In the 1940 census the Acklands were sentative for the Davey Tree Expert Com- sold the home in 1924 to the Ackermans. listed renting a home at 1233 Mulberry St. pany of Kent, Ohio. In June of 1942 he In 1911, Greely Ackerman married Anna in Toledo. He was 38 years old and em- enlisted in the Army during World War II, Southward and they lived in Toledo until in ployed as a clerk at the U.S. Post Office. His serving until November of 1945. In 1955 1920 when they were renting a home in Syl- wife, Gertrude, was 39 years old and their they came to Sylvania and purchased this vania. Greely is listed as 32 years old and children living at home were Arthur – 19 home. William died in 1961 at the age of 52 employed as an assembler at a metal wheel years old; Joann – 9 years old; Judith – 7 years. His obituary notice said he had been company. Anna was 25 years old and their years old; Susan - 2 years old. living at 5442 Main St. and was a tree sur- daughter Doris was 5 years old. Their geon for the Davey Tree Expert Co., for 28 daughter Doris died in September of 1920 When the 1940 census was taken Wade years, with the last 14 years in the Toledo at the age of 6 years. They had three more and Alice Woodward were listed renting area. He was survived by his wife, Mary daughters after that, including Betty, Lila this Main Street home. He was 53 years old Alyce; daughter Patricia; sons Phillip and and Arla. and employed as a laborer at a cement com- Jeffrey. By 1962 the home transferred to his pany. Alice was 42 years old and also living at home was their son Charles – 20 years old
MID FEBRUARY 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 7A CRAIG STOUGH of overtime were used. Further, Parks and The hardworking crew: Mike Elliott, Jerry Garczynski, Ryan Chalmers, Dan Duvall, Forestry Division workers cleared municipal Dylan Pauli, Brian Linker, Mark Hayden, Adam Hudik, Josh Adamski, Dustin Cowden, MAYOR’S MESSAGE parking lots and sidewalks, including bridge Rick Steiner and Jim Holewinski. sidewalks, around the city. Snowstorm Vehicle Maintenance Manager Jason Music uses a scan tool to diagnose a plow truck. Report The Lucas County Sheriff declared a Level 2 snow emergency for all of Lucas County. The official snowfall Schools were closed and traffic levels were re- total from the recent snow- duced allowing snow removal crews to work storm during the first week more efficiently. of February was 12.7,\" put- ting this storm at sixth on A Sylvania snow emergency was declared Craig Stough the record snowfall totals because four or more inches of snow was for the Sylvania area. forecast. During snow emergencies, parking Larger storm snowfall totals are Feb. 28, is not permitted on city streets to allow the 1900 - 20.2\", Feb. 21, 1912 - 15\", Feb. 15, 2021 snow plows to efficiently clear the streets, and - 14.5\", Feb. 20, 1912 - 13\" and Jan. 5, 2014 - also keep the streets wide enough for emer- 13\". The Blizzard of 1978 totaled 12\", but the gency vehicles to respond to calls for service. far greater winds and snow drifting, the sub- zero temperatures and the thick ice under the Our state routes (Monroe Street and snow created many more problems and Alexis Road), other main roads and second- hardships. ary streets were salted 100 percent, while res- For the recent snow storm the 11 drivers idential streets were salted at intersections, of the Streets Division were assigned to two speed bumps, hills, curves, and dead ends. groups, working 12-hour shifts. The first The main and secondary roads were cleared group started at 7:30 am on Wednesday. first before crews moved on to neighborhood They worked around the clock until 8 pm on streets. Friday, only shutting off the trucks long enough between shifts to refuel and check Approximately 472 tons of road salt were the trucks and plows for any possible hy- used. Because of the rain that came ahead of draulic leaks or broken parts and make any the snowstorm, brine was not applied prior repairs. to the storm. In addition to the regular hours, 88 hours We had three trucks that suffered mechan- ical issues that our Vehicle Maintenance Manager Jason Music quickly repaired to keep our fleet on the road. MIKE JONES for events and the last guy to leave at serve engine, which is 13 years old. It is not the current $250, and a change in zoning re- cleanup.” fit for front-line service, according to the quest to the township zoning commission will TOWNSHIP TOPICS department's emergency vehicle technician. be $350, compared to the current $250. Turner was one of a four-member com- Top Volunteers Named mittee which chose this year's inaugural Fees Permits winners. Others on the committee were Two citizens have been recognized by Brad Rieger, CEO of Cooper Smith adver- Sylvania Township trustees have approved Although it was only one month, the first Sylvania Township for their volunteer ef- tising and a former superintendent of Syl- an increase in certain fees charged for some month of 2022 resulted in an increase over last forts, “for the betterment of the community vania Schools, Tiffany Scott, executive permits issued by the township planning and year in permits issued for the construction of and their fellow citizens,” said Oliver director of the Sylvania Area Chamber of zoning office. single-family homes in Sylvania Township, ac- Turner, township administrator, when an- Commerce and Bill Sanford, Sylvania City cording to Daryl Graus, manager of the town- nouncing the awards. director of economic development. Turner Daryl Graus, manager of the office said the ship planning and zoning office. His office said the group met many times to consider increases are sought in certain categories to issued 11 such permits in January, compared He added that the township awards are individuals for the award and were also in- help cover overall increases in administrative to seven through the first month last year. meant to, “shine a light on high-impact vol- volved in actions to promote awareness of expenses. unteers who have given of themselves.” the award and take nominations. He noted that it is always dangerous to pre- Mckenna Reitz was presented with a Distin- Graus noted that there have been no in- dict the future of requests for such permits, guished Citizen Service Award for her work Fire Engine Purchase Approved creases in permit fees for the last 10 years. He but the January numbers continue a trend, with others in trying to reframe some of added that even with the increases, Sylvania which was evident last year. Permits issued for life's challenges into gifts and opportunities. The purchase of a new fire engine for the Township permit fees will equal to or be lower the construction of single-family homes in Reitz has alopecia, an autoimmune disor- Sylvania Township Fire Department has than the fees charged by nearby townships re- Sylvania Township last year were 129. Last der, which resulted in the loss of her hair. been approved by the township trustees. viewed by his office. year’s total was the most since 2006 when 134 That loss motivates her to help others The cost of the apparatus is not to exceed such permits were issued. The office generally through the losses they experience . $727,180 and will be paid for on a lease-to- New fees, with the former cost in parenthe- considers it a sign of good economic growth purchase basis from Sutphen Corp., the sis, are: deck/pergola $35 ($25), fence-com- when about 100 single-family permits are is- A TEDx speaker and a challenge coach, manufacturer of the fire engine. Fire Chief mercial/industrial $50 ($35). fence-residential sued. This past year, that mark was reached in she has been an AP psychology teacher for Mike Ramm said it was planned to order a $35 ($25), pool-above ground $40 ($25). September. 17 years at Springfield High School and new engine in 2023, but the delivery of fire coaches varsity volleyball there. She is a de- engines and other pieces of large equipment A fee of $300 will be assessed for a hearing voted advocate for the Sylvania community, has been getting later and later. by the board of zoning appeals as opposed to is active in the McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio, at the University of “It used to be we would get an engine 12 Toledo and many other philanthropies. to 14 months after an order. Now, it can be 24 to 36 months. We’re trying to be proac- Brian Kezur also received the Distin- tive,” Chief Ramm said. guished Citizen Service Award for his vol- unteer efforts in the community. He is a He said the problem affects all fire de- graduate of The Ohio State University and partments and manufacturers. “It’s getting the owner of Sylvania Steel Corp. Kezur is the parts. It’s the price of steel,” he stated, on the board of the Sylvania Area Chamber adding that there are many factors that have of Commerce, the Downtown Sylvania As- led to the delay in delivering orders. sociation, and the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District. The purchase has been budgeted for with funds in the department’s Apparatus Re- Sentiments expressed about him from placement Schedule, and will be through those who know him best were shared at the Ohio Department of Administrative the presentation. One said, in part, he is, Services’ cooperative purchasing program. “always willing and able to lend a hand or The chief noted that a fire engine ordered his time to a worthy cause.” Another wrote, in December 2020 is now expected this “He is your guy in the morning setting up June. The department currently has one re-
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10A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2022 NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE SYLVANIA-AREA BUSINESS! sylvaniaadvantage.com Any financial advisor Melissa Andrews, WTOL TV 11 News Anchor, fourth from left, moderates the can know the markets. SACIC panel including Darrel Wachowiak, SACIC vice president, Kevin Aller, I know my clients city of Sylvania, Neal Mahoney, Sylvania Township, Veronica Motley, Ph.Ed., superintendent Sylvania Schools, and Jeff Clegg, SACIC president. Understanding your goal is the first step in providing personalized financial advice to help you Representatives reported on the state of the city, township and schools to the reach it. I take the time to know what you’re looking forward to, as well as what your challenges board at the Feb. 9 luncheon meeting. are, to help you build the financial future you want. Nonprofits to share in grants Call me today to get started 419.842.8488 BY JERRY ARKEBAUER gram. • Cutting Edge Theatre Company will re- Gregory W. Wagoner, CFP®, MBA, CLTC® 5954 Renaissance Place, Stuite D Seven not-for-profit organizations will Financial Advisor Toledo, OH 43623 share $5,000 in grants awarded by the Syl- ceive $500 to assist in paying the production CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner [email protected] vania Area Community Improvement costs of the live performances of “Chicago” ameripriseadvisors.com/gregory.w.wagoner Corp., according to Tiffany Scott, chair of to be held at Olander Park the weekend of Wagoner, Wagoner & Associates the SACIC Community Affairs Committee March 25. Four performances are sched- A private wealth advisory practice and executive director of the Sylvania Area uled in the Nederhouser Community Hall. of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Chamber of Commerce. • Sylvania Arts, formerly Sylvania Com- Not Federally | Insured No Financial Institution Guarantee | May Lose Value “SACIC has been funding these grants munity Arts Commission, will receive $500 Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC., Member FINRA and SIPC. for many years for organizations to help to assist in paying the fees of the conductor © 2021 Ameriprise Financial, LLC., All rights reserved. promote the mission of our nonprofit by of the Sylvania Community Orchestra benefiting citizens of the Sylvania area,” which performs nearly a half dozen free ad- nvestment Scott noted. The SACIC Board of Directors mission concerts throughout the year at • No sales tax on the sale of precious approved the grants at its Feb. 9 meeting. sites such as the Franciscan Center at Lour- des University and Olander Park. metals as of October 1. Scott said the purpose of the grants is to • N.Y. On-Line Instant Gold & Silver Quotes recognize new projects with measurable • Sylvania Prevention Alliance will re- benefits, and not to be routine annual sup- ceive $500 to help fund its Core Committed • Buying and Selling (we make a market) porters of any program. Program for students in the 6th grade • Sell Your Unwanted Gold Jewelry and Silver through high school in Sylvania Schools to “SACIC now is requiring each grant re- teach core values of leadership, excellence Items In All Forms to the Area’s Top Buyer cipient to provide SACIC with a written re- and community awareness. (Buying Since 1980) port concerning the use of the grant funds to be submitted by Oct. 31,” she explained. All of the grant recipient organizations will be honored as part of the SACIC April Grant recipients are: 13 board meeting. All businesses that have • Sylvania Area Family Services will re- located or expanded in the Sylvania area ceive $1,300 to expand its community gar- during 2021 will also be recognized. den to provide a greater yield of fresh fruits and vegetables for senior citizen clients and Members of the SACIC Community Af- families and to enrich the learning experi- fairs Committee, which reviewed the appli- ence for the 75 youths who participate in cations, included Ms. Scott; Jeff Clegg, the SAFS Summer Enrichment Camp. president of SACIC and Toledo Memorial • YMCA of Greater Toledo/Sylvania JCC Park; Craig Stough, Sylvania mayor; Oliver will receive $1,000 to help provide a low im- Turner, Sylvania Township administrator; pact course consisting of real and imaginary Dr. Veronica Motley, superintendent of Syl- obstacles designed to challenge groups to vania Schools; and Jerry Arkebauer, past work together during the Outdoor Adven- president of SACIC and president of Arke- ture Program, which, in 2021, hosted 375 bauer & Associates. Scott, Motley and youths a week for 10 weeks. Oliver abstained from the vote on grants in- • Sylvania Town Crier Michael Lieber volving their respective organizations. will receive up to $700 for alterations to his official uniforms. Lieber has been Sylvania’s SACIC is a not-for-profit organization rep- town crier for about 30 years and partici- resenting a collaboration of business and gov- pates in many functions throughout Sylva- ernment working to enhance balanced nia annually. economic growth and the quality of life in the • Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce greater Sylvania area. SACIC membership will receive $500 to assist in paying the cost information is available at www.sylvani- of about 20 trees to be planted throughout aareacic.org. Sylvania, one for each business which “planted roots here” during 2021. To date Jerry Arkebauer is the past president of the the Chamber estimates that it has planted Sylvania Area Community Improvement about 100 trees in the five years of the pro- Corporation. He also is an economic devel- opment specialist.
MID FEBRUARY 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 11A Jo-Jo’s Original Pizzeria Celebrates 20 Years at Mayberry Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tiffany Scott and members of the chamber welcoming committee, Bob Forch, Premier Bank, John Kantner and Crystal Jordan of Farmers & Merchants Bank, Bud Crosby, retired Sylvania Township firefighter, Tammie Brainard, GBQ, Emily Roach, Kingston Residence of Sylvania, Joe Szafarowicz, PTLink and Bill Sanford, city of Sylvania, join Jo-Jo’s owner Abe Mahmoud, center, and his family, Salha Mahmoud, Akram Mahmoud and Alaa Mahmoud along with Jo-Jo's customer Lenny Mead and team members Kelly Santus and Jenny Breir to cut the ribbon celebrating the restaurant’s 20 year anniversary. Jo-Jo’s Original Pizzeria opened in Mayberry Village on Feb. 3, 2002. SACIC offers low-interest loans BY JERRY ARKEBAUER Applications for the SACIC loan are available on the SACIC website at sylvani- Loans at two percent interest rate for a aareacic.org. five year term are available to businesses wishing to locate, expand or remain in the “We want to see our available funds being Sylvania area from the Sylvania Area Com- put to use helping businesses in our area. munity Improvement Corp., according to SACIC wants to help,” said Jeff Clegg, pres- Steve Leamy, senior vice president and sen- ident of Toledo Memorial Park and presi- ior loan officer for Signature Bank, N.A., dent of SACIC. and chair of the SACIC loan committee. The SACIC Board of Directors recently “We have about $300,000 available to approved the low interest rate and five year loan to companies for fixed asset projects, term for 2022 and noted that if conditions which improve a company’s ability to oper- change it may consider adjusting the inter- ate,” he stated. est rate upward. In the past, SACIC has made loans to off- SACIC is a not-for-profit organization rep- set the costs of building construction or resenting a collaboration of business and gov- renovation, as well as for new roofs and up- ernment working to enhance balanced dating parking lots. economic growth and the quality of life in the greater Sylvania area. SACIC membership “The maximum loan would be $50,000, information is available at www.sylvani- with monthly repayments of principal and aareacic.org. interest due over the five year period. A per- sonal guarantee normally is required in ad- Jerry Arkebauer is the past president of the dition to collateral,” he explained. Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation. He also is an economic devel- opment specialist.
12A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2022 Kahan family ‘Feuds’ to victory BY MARY HELEN DARAH not the norm,” stated Kahan. “Our team Emily Kahan is excited to participate with her brothers, mom and dad in was a mom, dad and three kids. Most teams the Family Feud national game show. Sylvania firefighter Steve Kahan and his have cousins, aunts and uncles. Our team family had the memorable experience of was me, my wife, Christine, who is an ER ily say that.” Kahan believes that the mem- amazing to be with the cast and crew. They being part of the game show “Family Feud.” physician, my oldest son Cody, my middle ories from their “Family Feud” experience paid for everything and they treated us like Kahan started the unique adventure with a son RJ and my daughter Emily. She is the will be with them for a lifetime. He stated, kings and queens. It was first class all the Google search that led to his family being youngest and is a senior at Northview High “It was incredible to have this experience way. I’m so glad I decided to say ‘what the on the national television show. “With School.” with my family. Being on a national heck’ and reached out to be on the show. COVID, we were all sitting around doing gameshow happens to a very small percent- We will be looking back at our time on the nothing,” recalled Kahan. “Our family loves The family filmed their segments during age of families. We were so fortunate. It was show for years to come.” games, especially “Family Feud.” My the second week in June in Atlanta. “Our daughter said we should try to go on the shows were supposed to air in January and It Was a ‘Winter Blast’ show with host Steve Harvey but I told her February,” said Kahan. “We aired on Jan. it’s not easy to get on a show like that.” 26 and sadly lost on that first show. We were one of the rare families that lost the Kahan thought more about his daugh- game but then were asked to come back on ter’s suggestion and a week later he googled the show. Of course we said yes when they how to get on “Family Feud.” “I was di- wanted us to stay. We won on the next show rected to a site with information. It said but we didn’t win the fast money. Then we they were not doing live tryouts due to won on the following show, including the COVID but I sent them an email anyway fast money, making our winning total and they replied back a few weeks later say- $20,000.” ing that they liked our stories.” That led to numerous phone conversions. Kahan re- The next episode for the Kahans was called, “The last step was to join a Zoom preempted because of the Olympics. Kahan conference to see how we would respond to explained, “You are only permitted to be on various aspects of the show. They video- “Family Feud” a total of five times. Our taped our Zoom meeting. At the end of the fifth and final show was shown nationally virtual meeting a person from the show before being shown locally on Feb. 19. We said that they would put our video in with did not divulge our final winnings until it the thousands of others they had. When we aired, but after four times on the show we heard that, we thought we were dead in the won just under $41,000.” water. Months later, I got a phone call from one of the producers that we had been se- “Family Feud” host Steve Harvey asked lected.” the couple what their plans were for their winnings. “I told Steve that my wife and I The Kahan family unit was a rarity on are going to donate the first $20,000 to local the show. Most participants have extended charities; the remaining money will be split family with them on their team. “We were among our kids,” he said. “Steve Harvey said it was the first time he has heard a fam- 6591 W Central Judah Folck and Cody Rydman Titus Folck wants to leave his Toledo, OH 43617 have fun with an inflatable game mark on the gym floor during at the Winter Blast held at Five Winter Blast at Five Lakes Church. Lakes Church on Feb. 5. Sophia Royer plays a game under Judah Folck and Ella Royer try the watchful eye of mom Jessica their hand at one of the inflatable Royer and dad Danny Royer. games at the Winter Blast.
MID FEBRUARY 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 13A NV students to embark on cultural experience BY MARY HELEN DARAH Sylvania Northview educators Helena Darah stated Darah. “I was in Africa in 2018. We lived soned traveler as well and has led two tours with over town and Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and Ryan Creech are preparing to lead a group in huts and did not have indoor plumbing. Hav- EF. His favorite trip was to Italy but is looking and the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. The stu- of students on a cultural adventure. The two will ing a home in Canada with an outhouse growing forward to the trip to Greece. He explained, dents will have a chance to participate in a pot- chaperone 17 students on a tour of Greece for up prepared me for the experience. After my “Most of our marginalized students are confined tery workshop and additional tours with local what they hope will be an experience of a life- time in Africa, Northview reached out to me to to their small neighborhoods. With this trip, guides. time. EF Student Tours and Education, with over take students on a service trip in 2020 to they will have the chance to see what is possible 55 years of experience and staff in 50 countries, Ecuador with the EF organization. Sadly, that when their world opens up. The change I see in The two educators are looking forward to vis- helped organize the trip. trip was canceled due to COVID. We are so ex- students after a trip is staggeringly positive and iting the various sites but also are anticipating cited to be going in June of this year on a cultural their possibilities for their futures broadens.” experiencing the food, music and dancing of Helena Darah has traveled since she was a excursion to Greece with Northview students in Greece’s cultural life, including the tradition of child and is always ready for a new adventure. “I grades 9-12. Parents are welcome too!” The leaders, parent chaperones and students smashing a plate or two. “I can’t wait for the have a home and family in Canada, visited nu- will visit the Acropolis where they will see the young people to soak up this incredible cultural merous places in the U.S., Bahamas, Jamaica, Northview teacher Ryan Creech is also look- Parthenon Temple of Athena Nike. They will experience,” said Darah. “It will open their eyes Italy, Virgin Islands, and spent time in Kenya,” ing forward to the experience. Creech is a sea- take a guided tour of Athens and with an expert to a whole new world. I know they will come local guide and will see the Olympic Stadium back positively changed and feel empowered to NV & SV Athlete of the Week and Syntagma Square. They will set sail through conquer anything in their futures.” the islands of the Saronic Gulf and visit the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. For interested Sylvania Northview High School par- The group will also tour other locales including Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all ents and students, there is a virtual parent meeting on Feb. 24 at 7 pm. Email [email protected] for informa- tion or visit eftours.com23977947P. Sammi Briggs, a senior swimmer, is The Cougar Athlete of the Week is Helena Darah spent time in Africa. Ryan and Kelly Creech in Italy. Northview’s honored athlete. She freshman wrestler Daniel McCrum. has been a member of the Daniel wrestles in the 132 pound Northview Varsity Swimming weight class. Daniel has a 17-11 Program the past four years. This record and placed fourth at the winter, Sammi won the 200 IM at Northwood Derr Invitational and the NWOAC Conference meet with made it to the second day of the a time of 2:23.01 and was runner up Defiance Border War Invite. Head in the 500 free with a time of 5:41.27. coach Jake Sowders said, ‘Daniel A leader on the team, Sammi also keeps the team in check. He’s one placed second in the 200 IM at the of the most natural leaders I have NLL Championships and fifth in the ever met. Daniel has a winning 100 Fly. Her can-do attitude and record in the deepest weight class hard work will be greatly missed in D1 for Ohio. He maintains a high next year. She plans on attending GPA while never missing a lift or an Ohio college and studying pre- practice. Daniel has been a big help physical therapy. recruiting new wrestlers for the team and he never shies away from –by John Crisman hard work.’ Assetware Photography Sylvania athletes participate in post season play NV gymnasts in NLL Mia Dankert, Maggie O’Neill, Laney Saxe, Championships Leah Smith, Mia Swartz, Dylan Beil, Matt Biggs, Nic Boyer, Wil Boyer, Kyle Cody, In the recent NLL Gymnastics Champi- Matthew Cook, Max Crooks, Blaise Dillon, onships, Taylee Wachowiak placed fourth AJ Michaelson, Ricky Puech qualified for and Elizabeth Sorg and Cayla Hoffman tied the OSHSAA District Swim Meet in Bowl- for 10th on Vault. ing Green Feb. 15-19. Wachowiak was fourth, Olivia Moriarty SV wrestler qualifies was fifth and Sorg was 10th on Bars. Southview senior Maria Hoffman quali- Wachowiak was sixth and Moriarty was fied for the third annual Girls State 10th on Beam Wrestling Championship in Hilliard, Ohio Feb 19-20. Moriarty was third, Wachowiak was sev- enth, and Hoffman finished 10th on Floor. SV diver crowned champ Wachowiak was fourth and Moriarty fifth Sylvania senior Alexa Walkovich was in the All-Around competition. crowned Division 1 District Diving Cham- pion at the OHSAA Diving Championship. ALL-NLL Gymnastics She advances to the State Championship in Canton on Feb. 24. First team: Olivia Moriarty Second team:Taylee Wachowiak. NV swimmers at districts Emma Bedee, Sammi Briggs, Zoe Briggs,
14A SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2022 Student art work on display at Heritage Center Museum Scott and Tiffiny Mullins with their Maplewood first grade student Maplewood first grade student Maplewood art teacher Sarah Vanni daughters Payton and Teagan Brandon Urban shows off his art work. LuJanne Abuhanttash Mootisse is greets families and friends of her art check out the art work on Feb. 9 excited to find her art work on students who have their work on display. display at the Cooke-Kuhlman House in the Sylvania Heritage Village. KNIGHT FOR A DAY. A BROTHERHOOD FOR LIFE. A Top academics. Championship athletics. Melizú Freyre, Nicole Spellis, Naghmana Masood, Nicole Spellis, Krystal Freyre, Eddie Freyre, Chloe Mahler, and Sue Spellis attend the Highland Clubs and activities that encourage you to be School Open House at the Heritage Center Museum to view the art work of Arielle Spellis, third grade, fourth from left, who you are. Discover rst-hand how St. Francis delivers all that and more – be a Knight for a Day! ACCEPTING GRADES 7-12 FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. BE A KNIGHT FOR A DAY! SCHEDULING IS EASY! • Call Brenda Skinner at 419.214.5425 • Email [email protected] • Download the St. Francis de Sales app on your smart phone!* • Visit sfsknights.org * Standard data rates may apply. Connor Kronovich is excited to Highland third grade student Ava find his circle weaving with his art Suleiman, center, shows her art teacher Liz Schooner. work to her teacher Liz Schooner and principal Steve Swaggerty.
MID FEBRUARY 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 15A Treasures Abound at NV Sale Volunteers Sherri Chevalier and Lynette Williamson talk with Northview garage sale chair Denise Kuminski at the organized checkout table. Natalie Oatman and Julieann Eli Corliss, age 5, finds a book for STEM Team Takes District Top Honors Campbell volunteer at the bake his grandmother Gina Ragland to sale table. purchase at the Northview sale. The STEM center team, the Waldos, won the Grand Championship as well as the top Robot Score at the recent FIRST LEGO district tournament at the Toledo Technology Academy. This is the top award and encompasses top scores from judges in Core Values, Robot Design and Innovation Project. The Waldos will advance to the State Competition in March. Currently, the team has the number three score in all of Ohio. Team members include Whiteford fourth grade students Peter Hoffman and Bruce Godlewski; McCord sixth grade student Lexi Henderly; Arbor Hills sixth grade students Mason Peace, Anthony Vogt, Jacob Trager, Ginny Hoffman, Addy Perry, and Jonah Bourell. In addition, homeschool seventh grade student Aaron Gogner is a member of the Waldos. LOURDES UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS CELEBRATES FEB/MAR 2022 HOME GAMES MEN’S VOLLEYBALL 7 PM (Ebeid Rec Center) 7 PM February 18 Georgetown (Ky.) 3 PM February 24 Mount Vernon Nazarene 7 PM February 25 Cardinal Stritch March 1 Lawrence Tech COMPETITIVE CHEER 12 PM (Ebeid Rec Center) February 19 WHAC Championships “This is a month to celebrate our MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS 5 PM race. My parents went through (Shadow Valley) 5 PM tough times back in the day, and February 18 Concordia (Mich.) it’s a great feeling for them and February 26 Aquinas others to be recognized.” MEN’S LACROSSE 12 PM ~ Dennis Hopson, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball (Maumee Soccer Center - Rossford) March 5 Missouri Baptist Tickets are just $5 at the door! LOURDESATHLETICS.COM LOURDES.EDU
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SECTION B February 21 — March 6, 2022 Vol. 26, No. 22 • sylvaniaadvantage.com YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER Sylvania music students reach high notes on state, national stage Sylvania students chosen to perform at OMEA Sara Lee Isabella Olzark All-State Children’s Chorus members Desmond Chiapetta, Madeline Boden, Students qualify for All-National Honor Ensembles Harper Rasey, Madeline Barnhart, Kendall Kidma of Maplewood and Suha Tina Al Nakeep of McCord with Maplewood music teacher Amanda Rasey, Northview orchestra member Sara Lee and Northview choir member who served as a regional chair and guest conducter for the All-State Chil- Isabella Olzark participated in the All-National Honor Ensembles for the dren’s Chorus. Not pictured: Nadiya Aossey, Kennah Dunbar and Miyasi second year in a row. The two musicians spent a weekend in virtual work- Welivita, Maplewood; Abigail Ballard, Ramona Lindsey, and Leah shops, rehearsals, and masterclasses with their peers from across Williamson, Miyasi Welivita, Arbor Hills . There were 22 Sylvania students America. After they record their portion of the program, those recordings who participated in the 2022 Ohio Music Education Association Professional will be combined with the other students for a mass virtual concert. Development Conference held Feb. 3-5 in Cleveland. All-State Orchestra The All-National Honor Ensembles are comprised of the finest high members include Sara Lee, Jake Weil and Emma Foster, NV; Andrew Zheng, school musicians in America. Audition is by invitation only, and students and Steven Liu, SV. All-State Band: Nathan Nolan and Kate Lavalette, NV; All- must have been a member of their All-State ensemble to audition. State Choir: Jack Urich and Nicolas Golini, SV; and Isabella Olzak, NV. Sylva- ‘We are beyond proud of these two fine musicians. Their dedication, hard nia music educators Jeremy Davis, Northview Choir, Megan Fitzpatrick, work, and talent has truly set them apart. How lucky Northview Choir Southview Orchestra, Nathan Heath, Northview Band, Samantha Hall, director Jeremy Davis and I are to work with students like this every day,’ Southview Choir, Amanda Rasey, Maplewood Elementary, and Pam Thiel, said Pam Thiel, Northview Orchestra director. The two Northview students Northview Orchestra had students qualify to be in All-State ensembles. In are among 533 students from 48 states and territories who will perform in addition, Megan Rhodes, Hill View Music, presented the session ‘Building the national online March concert during Music In Our Schools Month. Resilience: Exploring the Social Benefits of Music Education for All Learners’ at the conference. Let us help create your business success story. • Clear, reliable business phone • Business WiFi • Internet speeds starting • BrainiacPro Unlimited at 50 Mbps Tech Support • Unlimited Data • HD Cable TV 419.208.9893 | BuckeyeBroadband.com/Business BUC220096
2B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2022 FOOD Sylvania eateries prepare for Restaurant Week Wine Tastings Winter Fun BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Sofo’s Italian Market Cherry Creek Cellars Seven Sylvania area restaurants will par- cited to offer a family-friendly option for the 5400 Monroe St. 11500 Silver Lake Hwy., Brooklyn, ticipate in the 12th annual Restaurant Week event. “We have three specials on our menu Wednesday, Feb. 23 Mich. Toledo which returns Feb. 28 through March including our classic burger platter.” said 6 - 8 pm Thursday, 12 – 6 pm 6. The event, presented by Libbey, celebrates Cindy Ursell. “We’re looking forward to in- Swirl. Smell. Sip. Repeat. Friday, 12 – 8 pm the rich and diverse culinary scene in and troducing people who haven’t been here in a Wine sampling and food by Chef Saturday, 10 am – 8 pm around Toledo. This year Sylvania partici- while or have never been here to what this Frankie. $15 per person. Sunday, 12 – 6 pm pating restaurants include: Balance Pan- Sylvania staple is all about.” Reservations required; call 419-882- Enjoy handcrafted wine and food Asian Grille, Charlie’s Homemade Ice Cream 8555. shopsofos.com from the café in the igloos (or the & Burgers, Ciao!, Inside the Five Brewing In addition to the Sylvania eateries, ap- schoolhouse tasting room). Brunch Company, Mancy’s Ideal, Poco Piatti and proximately 30 Toledo-area restaurants will American Legion Post 468 available on Saturdays starting at Rosie’s Italian Grille. participate. A list of all the restaurants and 5580 Centennial Rd. 10 am and Sundays starting at their offerings can be found at restau- Saturday, March 5 noon. Igloo reservations strongly Restaurant Week encourages restaurant- rantweektoledo.com and can be sorted by lo- 5 - 7 pm recommended. goers to enjoy prix-fixe and unique menu cation, meal type, and takeout options. Open to the public. Wine sampling cherrycreekwine.com items at some of the Glass City’s best locally Reservations are encouraged where possible. and hors d’oeuvres. Presale tickets owned restaurants. A portion of the pro- only - $20. Call 517-605-2775. Home and Garden ceeds from every meal sold throughout the New this year, Restaurant Week Toledo is week benefits Leadership Toledo’s high-im- offering a mobile passport, courtesy of Des- Maple Sugar Bay Creek and Co. Monthly Market pact, tuition free youth programs designed tination Toledo. By signing up for the pass- 9770 S. Dixie Hwy., Erie, Mich. to cultivate and empower aspiring young port at restaurantweektoledo.com/passport, Maple Sugar Fest March 3 - 6 leaders. diners can view participating restaurants, Olander Park Thursday/Friday, 12 – 8 pm their operating hours and locations, and Nederhouser Community Hall Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm “We participate every year,” said Monica menus. An interactive map feature allows Saturday, March 5 Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm Drouillard, general manager of Mancy’s restaurant enthusiasts to find participating 11 am - 3 pm Shop the newly renovated space Ideal. “It’s good for the community, it’s good locations nearby or plot where they want to Enjoy this free family event. Explore offering antique and redesigned for our restaurant, and it brings new people go next. the history of maple syrup, shop furniture; new, handmade and in who haven’t been here before.” The restau- the maple market for sweet treats, found décor; trendy clothing; or- rant plans to offer dining specials including “We are more excited than ever to bring stories and games. ganic apothecary products; home- braised short ribs and creamy polenta au jus Restaurant Week back in 2022,” said Anna olanderpark.com made sweets; hand poured topped with crispy onion straws. Toney, executive director of Leadership candles and more. Toledo. “This event is a great opportunity for Cooking Class baycreekandco.com First time Restaurant Week participants community members to support local busi- Cindy and Steve Ursell, owners of Charlie’s nesses who work so hard to make Toledo's Let’s Do Lunch! Homemade Ice Cream and Burgers, are ex- culinary scene vibrant.” Durocher’s 5555 Monroe St. Wednesday, March 9 12 - 1:30 pm Thai Basil Night is the theme of March’s event. Learn how to make Thai Coconut Soup and Fresh Spring Rolls. Class instructed by award-winning chef Charine Mourad. $40 per person. RSVP to [email protected] or call 567-408-2400 ext. 108. Got food or home and garden events? Email [email protected] Sylvania Waterville 419.885.3505 419.878.7691 5519 S. Main St. 9533 Waterville Swanton Rd.
MID FEBRUARY 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 3B Comfort food classics and salt to taste. Continue to cook. Stir oc- to please a crowd casionally. Once the liquid is mostly evap- orated, about 5 minutes, remove from heat BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE and set aside. There’s good news for those who are not in love In a large pot (use the pasta pot), whisk with northwest Ohio winters. We are only about together milk, eggs, black pepper and 3/4 four weeks away from the beginning of spring! teaspoon salt. Stir in cheddar, fontina and Until then, stay cozy with classic comfort food 1 cup of Parmesan. Add sausage mixture dishes such as casserole-style Green Chile and and spaghetti. Stir until combined. Chicken Enchiladas and hearty Pasta Frittata. Transfer mixture to prepared springform Green Chile Sauce pan (don’t worry it will all fit). Smooth the 1/4 cup vegetable oil top with a spatula. Set the pan on a 1 cup chopped onion rimmed baking sheet and bake until the 2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced edges are golden and bubbling, about 35 2 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or masa minutes. 1 1/3 cups chopped green chiles 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground coriander Remove pan from the oven and turn on seed the broiler. Sprinkle pie with remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken stock Parmesan and fresh basil. Broil until the Salt to taste cheese is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Green Chile For the Sauce: Heat oil in a saucepan over Pasta Frittata Remove from oven. Run a knife around and Chicken Enchiladas medium heat and sauté onion until so- the inside of the pan. Let the pie rest about ened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and (Spaghetti Pie) 10 minutes before releasing and removing Layers of corn tortillas, green chiles and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the flour. Add the sides of the pan. Cut pie into slices and melty Monterey Jack cheese are melded to- the green chiles and coriander and slowly Not your average spaghetti pie, this ver- serve. gether with a flavorful green chile sauce. stir in the chicken stock. sion could feed a whole football team or, e recipe was created at the Santa Fe in reality, a few hungry college students (Recipe adapted from delallo.com) School of Cooking and a staple I learned Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce visiting for the weekend. It is definitely im- to make while in class. Garnish with heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 pressive with eight good-sized portions. shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, minutes. Season with salt. If you have a smallish family, make it and sour cream and chopped cilantro. freeze the leovers in single serving pieces 8 servings. For the Enchiladas: Heat oven to 350 F. for those nights when you don’t feel like Oil a 9 x 12-inch baking dish. cooking. 2 1/2 cups green chile sauce (recipe to follow) Spread 1 cup green chile sauce over the 1 tablespoon olive oil 24 corn tortillas bottom of the dish and layer 12 tortillas 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken evenly over the sauce. Top the tortillas 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese with 2 cups chicken, 1/3 of the cheese, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup finely diced onion 1/2 cup onion. 1 pound Italian sausage 12 ounces fresh baby spinach Repeat for a second layer. Top with re- 1 tablespoon tomato paste maining 1 1/2 cups chile sauce and re- 28-ounces San Marzano diced tomatoes maining cheese. 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Cover with foil. Bake 20-30 minutes until Salt to taste bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to rest 1 pound spaghetti for 10 minutes. 3/4 cups whole milk 3 large eggs (Recipe adapted from Susan Curtis and Freshly ground black pepper Nicole Curtis Ammerman’s “Santa Fe 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese School of Cooking, Celebrating the Foods 2 1/2 cups grated fontina cheese of New Mexico,” Gibbs Smith, 2015) 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly chopped basil Heat oven to 425 F. Butter a 9-inch round springform pan. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium- high heat. Add the onion, garlic and crushed pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add the sausage and continue to cook, break- ing meat into small bits, about 6 minutes. Add spinach. Cook until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Add diced tomatoes
4B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2022 Rita Hayworth —The Girl Behind the Goddess, Part 1 BY JENNIFER KELLOW-FIORINI in real life. Dancing was the only time she Rita Hayworth felt truly free. REEL CINEMA changed to auburn for “The Strawberry A casting director for Warner Brothers Blonde,” Rita effectively said goodbye to the Rita Hayworth famously said, “Men go saw Rita dancing at The Aqua Caliente last physical trace of her Spanish heritage. to bed with Gilda, and wake up with me.” Jockey Club and was intrigued, but thought Who was the me behind “Gilda” and “The she was too young for Hollywood. Two In 1940s Hollywood, if women wanted Lady from Shanghai?” Let’s look beyond years later he tested Rita, but Warner lead roles, they had to conform to a stan- the carefully crafted veneer of the Love Brothers rejected her saying that her hair dard of beauty that did not include any Goddess to the real Rita Hayworth — a was too curly, too black, too thick, and her non-white traits. White stars often played Spanish dancer whose real name was Mar- hairline too low. In other words, she was ethnic roles, donning makeup to play, for garita Cansino. too ethnic looking. In 1935 she was signed example, a Chinese character, while actual to a standard contract at Fox, playing small Chinese actors filled out the background in Hayworth in her early teens roles in B movies that exploited her Spanish small roles or as extras. With few excep- Born in 1918, her father Edwardo, was a looks, but due to a change in studio execu- tions, it was rare for non-whites to become dancer from Madrid and her mother, Volga tives, Rita lost her contract. A-list stars. When she was cast in “Blood Howarth, was a Ziegfeld girl. By the time and Sand” as a Spanish woman opposite she was 4, Rita was training as a dancer Enter Eddie Judson, a former car sales- Tyrone Power, it was a sign Rita had ar- with her father in Queens, New York. In man and self-styled agent. He convinced rived. She had shed enough of her Spanish 1930 the family headed west with hopes of Rita and her family, who were still in need heritage to pass as a white actress playing a opening a dance school, but they never did. of Rita’s income, that he could help make Spanish character. This was the beginning The Great Depression derailed those her a star. The 41-year-old Judson con- of her rise to fame as the glamourous love dreams. Edwardo had to return to perform- vinced Rita, barely 18, to marry him. Jud- goddess of the 1940s, but everyone who ing to pay the bills and chose his daughter son would be crucial in creating and knew Rita found her to be shy, and almost as his dance partner. At 12 years old Rita marketing Rita’s persona. A physical child-like. became the sole breadwinner of the family, makeover included weight loss, pulling of dancing with her father in Tijuana night- her molars to rid her of chubby cheeks, and Working with choreographer Hermes clubs where prohibition wasn’t enforced. a painful procedure to push her hairline Pan in “Blood and Sand” helped her win Edwardo allowed people to think that his back using electrolysis hair removal. Ad- her next role opposite Fred Astaire in the daughter was his wife. Later in life, Rita vised to change her Spanish name, Mar- musicals “You’ll Never Get Rich,” in 1941 confided to husband Orson Welles that her garita became Rita Hayworth. and “You Were Never Lovelier” in 1942. father sexually abused her. That abuse Promotion for “You’ll Never Get Rich” in- caused Rita to become shy and withdrawn A hairdresser at Columbia left Rita’s pic- cluded the infamous glamor shot of Rita in tures on the desk of studio head Harry a lace nightgown that became one of the Cohen who took one look and demanded most popular wartime pin-ups. That image to see her. Columbia was a small studio also caught the eye of Orson Welles who with no major stars. Every star was on loan became her second husband. from another studio, which was expensive, and Cohen wanted talent that belonged to Next month: Hayworth’s marriage to his studio. Cohen was a tyrant with a bad Welles, and her exit from and return to reputation in Hollywood. He was particu- Hollywood amid her third marriage to larly hard on female stars, and Rita was no Prince Aly Kahn. For more Reel Cinema ar- different. Three early films were key in so- ticles, resources, and photos, check out the lidifying her career — “Only Angels Have Reel Cin blog at jenfior.com/blog-1 Wings,” “The Strawberry Blonde,” and ”Blood and Sand.” When her black hair was Beyond Clint D. Keifer, Au.D., 419-824-5200 a “new normal”: Doctor of Audiology, examines a patient • Units from 5x10 to 10x40 A new era of • Climate-Controlled Units hearing healthcare. • RV Parking 3780 King Rd. 2C ■ Toledo, OH 43617 6424 Memorial Hwy., 419.327.2273 Ottawa Lake, MI GLAudiology.com AT THE OH & MI STATE LINE
MID FEBRUARY 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 5B MARK LUETKE calls him a creature of habit for the way he can also become negative.” a “talking prayer”—not a recited one. We organizes his uniforms and other clothes be- She noted that every person has different pray for anyone in need and thank God for LOOKING SIDEWAYS fore he goes to bed in order to have them positive things that happened that day. The ready in the morning. “I’ve always done my habits, and the same rituals may not work for best part is that we clap at the end. It may Morning own laundry, and my practice is to line up everyone. “Some people may be really pro- sound kind of weird, but my son started this the next day’s clothes in a certain way. I even ductive at night, so rituals around how you when he was two and he’s almost 22 now. Rituals put the badges on my uniform to make sure wake up and start the day may not apply. We’ve made it a routine over all those years.” everything is good to go when I wake up.” Habits are really about the individual person. Offer There needs to be some flexibility in every Longtime Sylvania resident Mark Luetke has served He actually has a job-related reason to routine.” on city council, the board of education, and Comfort, help explain this. “If a call comes in numerous foundation and community boards. overnight, I’m ready to roll; I won’t need time That’s why Dr. Connie may be on the right Fulfillment to pull it all together before getting out the track. “My favorite ritual is one that my hus- door. Also, if we catch a fire during the day band, son and I do at dinner. We always say I always thought I and I get dirty, I always have another uniform was a weirdo for hav- ready if I need it.” READ ALL OF MARK LUETKE’S COLUMNS ing such a strict ONLINE AT SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM morning ritual. Get up early, make myself Newly elected member of city council, coffee in my favorite mug, (white ceramic Marcus Hansen, claims a ritual that he said, Proudly keeping Living in Sylvania and Toledo with a Starbucks’ logo that I’ve had for 25 “May not appeal to many people.” He has a Sylvania and can be expensive, but I’m years) and read two newspapers before my full weight room in his basement and does a Toledo in here to help you find ways to wife is awake. After that, I’m ready for any- morning workout … even keeping a log of Good Hands save. I’ll help you find the thing! Been doing that for most of my adult his daily performance to try and improve on right amount of coverage life. his reps or weight each day. Then he drinks specific to your needs to keep But recently I mentioned this to my yoga a protein shake and gets ready for work. more of your hard-earned friend, Berkey resident Dr. Connie Smith, “This gives me a sense of accomplishment,” money in your wallet. Give and found out she does the same thing. he said. “But more importantly, it allows me me a call today. Turns out most of us do. A recent New York time to collect my thoughts and ensure I’m Times survey revealed that 74 percent of focused and energized for the day ahead.” Arrow Dickerson Americans have a favorite coffee mug. And, 419-841-5017 research says, most of them follow a morning Rituals can also be a spark at times other 5415 Monroe, Suite 2A ritual. than the start of the day. A number of Lin- [email protected] For Connie, this extends beyond the cof- coln Woods residents use the later parts of fee and news. She also does a “high five” to each day for a walk—many taking advantage I’m always here with 15557625 convince herself that it’s going to be a great of nearby Olander Park. Elyce Ervin spends local advice you can trust. day, and then thinks of five things that she is about an hour taking the same route daily grateful for. from her condo on Shenandoah Circle to Prices vary based on how you buy. Not applicable in CA. Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Allstate Dr. Aimee Drescher, a clinical psycholo- Country Walk and back. Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. gist at Mercy Health-Sylvania Family Medi- cine, said that this kind of routine is a The University of Toledo professor said Nationally Accredited | Locally Committed positive thing. “It gives structure to our day she specifically looked for a neighborhood and helps us schedule our time, improve pro- that was convenient for walking when she ductivity, and be more efficient. It can also moved to Sylvania. “I have a very high com- help to improve our mood,” she explained. fort level walking here,” she said. “I feel safe.” “Sometimes, even having coffee in a fa- Ervin leaves her smartphone and earbuds at vorite cup can be good motivation. Does it home. “More than the physical part of it, I have a funny saying on it? Was it a gift from walk for the mental break. It’s a little piece of a special person and provides joy when you every day that I have to myself.” think about them? Maybe it just fits into the cup holder when you drive to work,” she said. However, Dr. Drescher, the Mercy psy- Fire Chief Mike Ramm admits his wife chologist, pointed out that some rituals may not always be totally healthy. “If you can’t leave the house without completing a rou- tine, it may be a problem—like when it makes you late for work or school,” she said. “Some behaviors such as cocktails every night or scrolling on your phone before bed Planning a vacation or traveling abroad? Visit one of our 4 conveniently located Auto Title o ces and apply for your U.S. Passport. Adult Passport ......$1. J. Bernie Quilter Questions? Call 419.885.3913 Age 1 & Under ....$1. Lucas County Clerk of Courts $ost includes your photograph. www.sylvaniaseniorcenter.org 7140 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560 We accept BMMNBKPSDSFEJUDBSET, check or cash.'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPODBMM
6B SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID FEBRUARY 2022 MARY HELEN DARAH would help get things packed to ship to dis- aster sites in the USA and internationally. I find it highly therapeutic to stock the was primarily Babylonian history. I trans- Things had slowed there, and I wanted to do Richard Ward food pantry at Sylvania Area Family Services ferred to the University of Minnesota to something more. Someone suggested SAFS (SAFS), especially during the pandemic. Fo- teach ancient history. Most of the Ph.D can- and I contacted them. I actually started help- unteer work at SAFS when he re-enters the cusing on expiration dates and keeping my didates were there at that time, back in the ing them with custodial work at first. When world of academia. “I look forward to my rows of canned goods neat and tidy was and 60s. I had ten years of teaching experience they obtained custodial help, I moved to Lourdes experience, especially since there is a welcome reprieve from hearing about until 1977 when I began working in prop- stocking the pantry, filling bags for distribu- are no exams or grades, and my continued rising hospitalization numbers and thinking erty evaluation.” tion and unloading trucks. I have a pen- work at SAFS,” he said. “Out of all my many about my medical frontline daughter’s expo- chant for safety and organization. Therefore, works with Christian missions, working at sure to it all when she’s at work. It was then that the man whose layout of the first thing I do is get stuff out of the aisles SAFS is my favorite. I guess my dream of canned veggies could be considered an art so it’s not dangerous for people to walk being a stock boy when I got older has come Often, I find myself working next to 85- form, moved into his next phase of life. through. I still volunteer for the other organ- to fruition.” year-old Richard Ward whose motivation, “After teaching, I went into profit evaluation ization and even drive the forklift for them. enthusiasm and organizational skills are be- for property tax county assessors. I was in St. I always said when I got old, I wanted to For information on the educational, engag- yond comprehension. However, I never Paul at the time and I got into computer as- work in a grocery store. SAFS fits my skill ing social classes available through Lourdes knew Richard’s backstory. SAFS volunteers sisted mass appraisal (CAMA) and that's set.” Lifelong Learning call 419-824-3707 or visit are usually an eclectic mix of former clients what I did for 40 years,” he explained. “I Lourdes.edu/LifeLong. wanting to give back, teens, parents, profes- eventually became the county assessor. I also The Sylvanian is thrilled to once again be sionals, and everything in between. There is worked in Memphis doing the same thing using his academic skills in Lourdes Lifelong even a professional gambler in the mix. Re- for a private company in Missouri before Learning program. “I knew they had this cently, while walking some items out to the getting a contract with Lucas County in program and called to express my interest in storage area, I asked Richard his weekend 1993. In 1995 I was asked to go to Russia and teaching Russian art during 1850-1910. As plans. He informed me he was preparing for complete a property evaluation project. I we talked, she found out what my academic a Lifelong Learning class at Lourdes Univer- lived there for a year, which led to a job in work was, and suggested I do something in sity. “Oh,” I said. “That’s great. You are never South Africa, then Thailand, Poland, and ancient history. I will begin ‘What Do You too old to be a student.” It was then he other global locations. I actually made a list Know About the Ancient New East’ on Feb. humbly informed me that he was not a stu- of how many countries I’ve been to either for 28. It will run through March 21. I’m look- dent but the instructor. Christian mission works or for property ing forward to revisiting what I studied so evaluation.” It was tough to pull out of the many years ago. Ever since junior high an- Richard proves that you can’t judge a modest volunteer, but his list of countries is cient history has fascinated me. I have been book by its cover or, in this case, the can by close to forty. interested in that period and its impact on its label. Richard studied Assyriology at the Biblical studies. I will emphasize Babylonian University of Chicago and received a Ph.D I had to find out how this academic world history in the course. I went into the field be- from the University of Minnesota in ancient traveler ended up implementing pantry pro- cause I wanted to know more about the history in 1973. “My college work was in tocol. He explained, “I volunteered for nine background of the Bible. I hope that fascina- biblical studies and Assyriology. My work years at Impact of Hope disaster relief. I tion will reach others.” Thankfully Richard will continue his vol- SCS Director Retires RST IDAY The Sylvania Community Services Gary Sommer and Dave Spiess Center Executive Director Claire enjoy visiting at the gathering that Proctor celebrates her retirement at celebrated the career and the Sylvania Senior Center Feb. 10. accomplishments of Claire Proctor. M CH 4TH | 5P-8P+ Neil Mahoney and Oliver Turner celebrate a woman who has given so much to the Sylvania community at the event. –by Mary Helen Darah
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Soren was a Olympics in Helsinki, 14-year-old blazer- manan) Holmberg. of the Lord Jesus Christ (disciplesofthelordje- true connoisseur of dark clad, camera-clutching Soren was captured suschrist.org), or the Toledo Area Humane bars, designer in the background of a very famous photo In lieu of flowers, those wishing to send Society (toledohumane.org). menswear, live music, showing Emil Zátopek rounding the corner a donation in memory of Soren may make power naps, spy novels into the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. This a gift to the charity of the donor's choice. Lori Fortner and quiet corners of photo was shared internationally to spread Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home. loud parties. If you were among the fortu- the news that Zátopek shockingly beat the It is with great sadness nate to encounter Soren, you were certain favorite, British world-record holder at the Norma Mercurio that the family announces to walk away believing the rumors that time, Jim Peter. (Link to the Olympics photo the passing of Lori Schuh Soren was the original inspiration for The online at https://theculturetrip.com/eu- Norma Lee Mercurio (Sweet Norma) passed Fortner, aka, Lori Ann Most Interesting Man in the World adver- rope/finland/articles/olympic-heroes-emil- away peacefully at her Parkside Village home on Schuh, MD, FAAN, on tising campaign. zatopeks-triple-gold/) Feb. 9, 2022 at the age of 75. She began her love Jan. 31, 2022. Although Being an immigrant from Sweden was of education as a student majoring in Elemen- the last two years of her paramount to who Soren was. He took great Soren was also ahead of his time when it tary Education at Graceland College. She was a life were marked by a se- care and pride in educating and explaining came to remote workspaces, conducting a teacher at Maplewood Elementary in Sylvania ries of significant ill- the nuance of all things Swedish: the red considerable amount of preparation, re- for 36 years. Survived by her son Micah, his wife, nesses, at the end she passed peacefully, color of the Dalahast, the importance of search and law from his car, a stool at a Susan, and their children, Isa, Gaby, and without pain or discomfort, and with her fam- Fika or the story behind the three crowns. diner counter, clients’ living rooms as well Thomas, and her son Rob, his wife, Beth, and ily around her. He proudly flew the Swedish flag, relished as courtrooms. Soren loved the law and was their children Camden, Brynlee, and Paisley. Lori spent much of her childhood in south- any chance to speak Swedish whenever the passionate about the truth, integrity and Preceded in death by her husband, James L. ern New Jersey where she excelled in many opportunity arose and would become un- honoring commitments. The diversity in “Larry” Mercurio, parents, Norman and Opal things, not the least of which was academics. characteristically choked up when pre- Soren’s client base and cases over his 49+ Hall. During her career, Lori worked as an epilep- sented with anything quintessential year career was equal to the variety of ac- tologist for the University of Michigan Hospi- Swedish. He loved it all. ceptable payment methods which included In lieu of flowers, donors should consider tal (1994-1997), Henry Ford Hospital While Soren attended universities of –but was not limited to–frozen perch, a re- Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes in Norma’s (1997-2013), Spectrum Health Neurosciences Iowa and Minnesota, earned a diploma frigerator, neon bar signs and the occasional memory. Complete obituary and condolences at (2013-2018), and University of Toledo (2018- from Rockford University and a law degree check. www.morelandfuneralhome.com. 2022). Her patients recognized her as both a from the University of Toledo, his allegiance loving caregiver and a highly capable physi- was with The Ohio State University Buck- Soren will be missed, celebrated, and Nancy Balzer cian. eyes, perhaps largely influenced by his life- quoted by many–first and foremost by his While Lori loved treating patients at the long law school friend, Bob Ward of Naples, daughter Kristin (Steve) DiNolfo of Nancy Ann Balzer, medical centers in which she worked, she Fla. Naperville, Ill., and son Eric (Valerie) of nurturing mother, Nana, found her real passion in graduate medical ed- Akron, Ohio; his three grandchildren and extraordinary friend, ucation (GME). Her time in GME started as Emily, Matthew, and Noah; his sister Lil went to be with the Lord the Neurology Program Director at Henry Elisabeth Holmberg of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; on Jan. 22, 2022, after a Ford Hospital. After this she served as DIO courageous battle with ill- (Designated Institutional Official) and VP, Ac- ness. She was born in ademic Affairs at Spectrum Health Medical East Chicago, Ind. on Jan. Group in Grand Rapids, MI. In 2018 she 18, 1957, to James and joined the University of Toledo as DIO and as- Rosalie (Keepes) Meny. Nancy was a 1975 sociate professor of the medical school. Simul- graduate of Griffith High School and attended taneous to her GME service, Lori applied her Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, Ind. skills and knowledge by serving on numerous She was a very skilled cake decorator and committees and groups for the American worked at various bakeries before opening her Academy of Neurology (AAN), Accreditation own, Nancy’s Fancies, which she operated for Council for Graduate Medical Education over five years in Griffith, Ind. She involved (ACGME), and the United Council for Neu- her loving family as part of the business, and rologic Subspecialties (UCNS). even was starting to teach her young grand- Lori spent her life caring for others, both children the finer points of cake decorating. personally and professionally. Her passion for Many memories were created at the bakery and understanding of graduate medical edu- and will be cherished by her family for years cation was evident to everyone who worked to come. During her time in Indiana, she also with her. It’s hard to know how many people devoted time to working in the parish office Lori impacted for good, both directly and of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Being that she through the many doctors whose training she had a creative mind, Nancy excelled at craft led. making and art projects. She especially loved In her personal life, Lori was much the creating ceramics and painting. She was a same but had a kindness, gentleness, and hu- gifted scrapbooker and enjoyed sharing her mility that few are blessed with. A few of the masterpieces with her family and friends. things she loved the most in her life included Nancy was a woman of strong faith. Prayer traveling with her husband, family beach va- helped Nancy throughout her entire life, par- cations to the Outer Banks, cooking for special ticularly in the last several years. Her faith en- occasions, the family dog Heidi, as well as her abled her to help and support all of those beloved cats (seven over the course of her 22 around her. Her impact on the lives of her years of marriage). friends, family, and neighbors, will never be Lori is preceded in death by her parents, forgotten. Barbara Schuh Ritter and Ray Schuh. She is Nancy is survived by her children Amber survived by her husband, Robert Fortner, of (Don) Leer, Christopher (Tabitha) Balzer, Ju- Sylvania, Ohio; brother Gary (Karen) Schuh lianne (Tomas) Thain; her grandchildren who of Oak Hill, Va.; sister Lisa (John) Davis of affectionately referred to her as Nana, Jacob Malvern, Penn.; three nieces; seven nephews; and Mason Leer, Cyrus and Chester Balzer, and numerous other family members, friends, Fernando and Gabriella Thain; siblings and colleagues that love her dearly. Donna (Keith) Aubuchon, Linda Pierce, Her family and friends will remember her Karen (John) Hudson, Mary (Rick) Balding; most for the way she treated everyone – with sister-in-law Lori Meny; many nieces, unconditional love, kindness, and gentleness. nephews, and countless friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, James “Jim” Meny.
MID FEBRUARY 2022 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE SYLVANIAADVANTAGE.COM 13B LIVES CELEBRATED Anyone that knew Lori immediately liked her over the years, taking them to St. Louis, Mo., to give. She valued her family so passionately ren, Peyton, Christian, Sydney and Kathryn; and grew to love her. She was truly an excep- back to Toledo, North Carolina, and ulti- and never missed an opportunity to tell stories great-grandchildren Camden, Kennedy, tional woman, wife, physician, and educator. mately Bradenton, Fla. It was in these places of her children and grandchildren’s accom- Cohen, Lincoln, Elsie, Allison, Cole and Lily; where they met many cherished people, re- plishments and share pictures of “her gor- sisters-in-law Donna Patton and Elizabeth In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that sulting in family and friend ties all over the geous babies.” Nancy’s life was full of fun, (Howard) Demoran; nieces, nephews and donations be made directly to the American country. Bob’s career also included trips over- laughter, and colorful experiences that she countless family friends. Brain Foundation at www.americanbrain- seas, most notably to Paris and Asia to which would gladly tell of to anyone who cared to lis- foundation.com. Condolences can be sent to Nancy was more than happy to accompany ten! She was one of a kind, will be sorely She was preceded in death by her parents, the family directly at www.walkerfuneral- him. Although Nancy would say her greatest missed and never forgotten. husband, her in-laws Mears and Marsh homes.com. accomplishment was being a mother, she also Howard of Toledo, and two brothers James loved to reminisce about her years spent as a Left to carry on her legacy are her children “Jimmy” Patton and Gene Patton, both of Nancy Howard real estate agent with DiSalle Realty in Ohio Laura (Joe) Shucart, Gregory (Tricia) Howard, Toledo. as well as her time as an associate for Winn Thomas Howard, Scott Howard, Douglas It is with bittersweet Dixie grocery stores of Florida. (Stephanie) Howard, Christopher (Kelly) Contributions in her memory are sug- sadness that we announce Howard; grandchildren Megan (Chris), gested to the Salvation Army. Condolences the passing of our beauti- In her free time Nancy enjoyed cooking, Stephen (Kayla), Blake, Eric, Ali (Jose), Lau- and fond memories can be shared by visiting ful Mother, “Aunie”, Sister, dining out, traveling, card games, and most of walkerfuneralhomes.com. Aunt, Cousin, and friend all socializing with friends and family. She was Nancy Louise (Patton) a parishioner of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Celebrate your loved one Howard. Nancy was wel- Church in Bradenton, Fla and a woman of comed into the arms of great faith. As the matriarch of the large and with a featured obituary in the Sylvania AdVantage our Lord Jesus at the age boisterous Howard clan, Nancy loved to be in of 81, surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 4, the middle of it all. She was the life of the party Obituary sizes from 50 words 2022, in Bradenton, Fla. and never wanted to miss a thing and rarely To reserve a space or for more details, email She was born April 23, 1940, in Toledo, did she! To know Nancy or “Aunie” as her Ohio, to the late Rolland and Louise (Van grandchildren call her was to love her. She [email protected] Hall) Patton. A graduate of Devilbiss High truly never knew a stranger and was an excep- School, she married the late Marsh Robert tionally loving, kind, and loyal woman. She Sylvania AdVantage “Bob” Howard Jr. on Nov. 5, 1960. They went could almost always be found with a smile on Your Hometown Newspaper • 419-824-0100 on to raise six children, and welcome 10 her face, a lending ear and encouraging word grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bob’s career led them to relocate several times WORSHIP DIRECTORY Five Lakes Church St. James Lutheran Church 4765 McCord Road • 419-882-6703 4727 Sylvania Avenue at Brockton 1/4 mile west of Franklin Park Mall Services: Sundays: 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 pm Sunday Services 9 am Online: 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 pm 419-841-8659 http://youtube.com/fivelakeschurch 4718 Brittany • 419-531-1616 St. Stephen Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church ~ LCMC www.lovelearnserve.org 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania, Ohio Rev. Jeffrey Geske Join us for worship Sunday at 10 am or 5 pm! 419-885-1551 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 Facebook LIVE at 10 am: Sunday Service at 11 am 734-856-2921 @stmichaelsinthehillsepiscopalchurch Online Live at 11 am Saturdays 4 pm • Sundays 10 am ststephenlutheran.church Bible class will begin Sundays at 9 am before worship Like us on Facebook and visit us on the web at zionlutheranottawalakemi.com Want to publicize your worship services and activities? Contact Sylvania AdVantage for more information, 419-824-0100 or sylvaniaadvantage.com
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