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2A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 FINE ART | G R E AT M U S I C | G O O D F O O D Memorial Day 2021 to be celebrated The Northview and Southview marching bands are an integral part of the Memorial Day Parade. JUNE 5 & 6 DOWNTOWN SYLVANIA Memorial Day is a time for remembering and sight. Local veteran groups and color guards will to commemorate the lives of those who died in also visit Association, Ravine, and St. Joseph’s preserving the nation’s freedom. And this is a cemeteries to honor fallen military personnel. time to remember with pride those service men Friends and families are invited to attend. and women, who are now stationed overseas. Local attorney Wolf Drescher a captain in Sylvania Recreation, the city of Sylvania in the United States Army, will serve as the 2021 conjunction with local Sylvania area veterans Grand Marshal for the annual Memorial Day groups will be hosting the 2021 Sylvania Memo- Parade. rial Day events on Monday, May 31. This year, the parade will assemble and start This year, as in the past, Toledo Memorial at Northview High School, 5403 Silica Dr., be- Park Cemetery on Monroe Street in Sylvania, ginning at 10:15 am. The parade will proceed will be the starting point for Memorial Day Vet- north to Monroe Street, east to Main Street, west erans Services at 9 am. to Garden Park Drive, then north to Veterans Memorial Field. With over 14,000 veterans of all wars buried in the cemetery, parade participants will honor A Memorial Day service will begin at 11:15 their remembrance with services, ceremonies, am at Veterans Memorial Field with Sylvania and patriotic band music. The “Sea of Flags” Mayor Craig Stough serving as master of cere- that decorate their graves is a truly magnificent monies. SAT JUNE 5th 12 PM.....................................................................KYLE WHITE 2 PM........................................................................PALATINOS 4 PM........................................................................IND’GRASS 6 PM...........................................................LAST BORN SONS 8 PM..............ANGELA PERLEY & THE HOWLIN’ MOONS SUN JUNE 6th 11:00 AM.................................................HECTOR MENDOZA 1 PM................................................................ANDREW ELLIS 3 PM...................................................................POLKA FLOYD FREE ADMISSION S Y LVA N I A A R T S . O R G

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3A Maple & Main Art & Music Festival to be held downtown INSIDE BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE the festival stage on Maplewood Avenue next to Inside the Five. Jakes mentioned, “We love Art, music, food and drink will fill the tree- incorporating musicians as another art form, Sylvania Then & Now 4A lined streets of downtown Sylvania when the and we’ll have a variety for different tastes in- Maple & Main Art & Music Festival returns cluding rockabilly, bluegrass, folk and instru- Sylvania Government 5A this June. The two-day juried event, hosted by mental guitar.” Saturday performances kick off Sylvania Arts, will take place Saturday, June 5 at noon with Kyle White, followed by The The Mouse Trap 6A from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm and Sunday, June 6 Palatinos, Ind’grass, and Last Born Sons. from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is free. Headliner, Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Business Cards 7A Moons, take the stage at 8 pm. Sunday’s lineup The event will showcase the work of 50 begins at 11:00 am with Hector Mendoza, fol- Downtown News 10-11A local, regional and national artists in painting, lowed by Andrew Ellis and The Polka Floyd photography, ceramics, glass, fiber, wood and Show. Business 12-15A metal (jewelry). “The show will represent a wide variety of styles from traditional realism Deet’s BBQ, Rosie’s Rolling Food Truck and The 2021 festival will feature painting, Sports 17A to modern abstract and small to large scale Lyle’s Crepes will be on site for a bite to eat photography, ceramics, glass, fiber, works,” said Laura Jakes, festival chairperson during the festival. A beer and wine truck will wood and jewelry. Schools 18-19A and president of Sylvania Arts. “We are really be accessible at the intersection of Maplewood looking forward to welcoming artists who and Main with red and white wine and brews To advertise, email Food/Sizzle 2-3B have exhibited every year as well as a group of from the area and around the state. [email protected] artists who are new to the show,” she added. 5657 N. Main St., Suite 1 Reel Cinema 7B “We may have changed the layout of the Sylvania, Ohio 43560 After a one-year hiatus due to the pan- festival throughout the years, but our basic Telephone: 419-824-0100 Summer Camps 9-13B demic, the festival is now in its eighth year. idea of providing a creative atmosphere for Facsimile: 419-824-0112 “We are hoping to provide the same experi- people to buy art has remained the same,” said Email: [email protected] Lives Remembered 16-17B ence as past years but we will be a little more Jakes. “We want people to stroll the streets of YOURGOOD.NEWS spread out than before,” explained Jakes. downtown, and enjoy an alcoholic beverage Real Estate 18B while looking at art.” PUBLISHER An array of musical entertainment will fill Sharon Lange TOPS prepares for summer EDITORS Classifieds 19B Mary Helen Darah BY ERIKA BURI open as usual. Both boat rental and the swim Jennifer Alexander Ruple OLANDER PARK beach will be available on a first come, first CONTRIBUTING WRITERS served basis. Reservations will not be re- Steven Bieber, Erika Buri, quired, but we may have limited spaces and Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini Gayleen Gindy, Mike Jones, Mark Luetke, We’ve all been looking forward to the boats available. Our bait/boat rental shop Candy Sarikonda, Craig Stough, Desiree Thompson, Janis Weber warmer weather and the opportunity to spend opens weekends in May, and the beach opens CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER John Crisman of AssetWare time outside. Here at TOPS, we’ve spent the Memorial Day weekend. Boats and bait will be COPY EDITORS last several months getting ready for all the available daily, starting June 1. Come swim at Sarah Groves, Dee Kalb, Bobbie Ziviski visitors that the warmer temperatures bring. Lake Olander Wednesdays through Sundays, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Susan Utterback Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram starting June 2. ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES pages for the latest updates. We postponed our annual fishing event to Dave Achen, Suzy Crawford, Mary Rose Gajewski, Molly O’Shea We’re happy to report that Fossil Park mid-June. The Sunset Serenades Concert Se- opened in April. Reservations are not re- ries starts up again in July. We’re planning quired, but we ask that you follow social dis- wellness programs and even some small fam- tancing and masking guidelines while fossil ily events this summer. hunting. Those guidelines may change as We are excited to get back to creating many more people get vaccinated. We will keep you ways to spend the summer at your parks. It’s posted on any updates as they occur. not all back to normal, but we’re getting closer. Our water activities at Olander Park will Can’t wait to see you! Plummer Pool and Centennial Quarry to open For many years, Plummer Pool and Centen- without adjusting limits to our capacity”. The nial Quarry have been an integral part of keep- pool will be open from Memorial Day weekend ing Sylvania area residents cool and entertained – Labor Day weekend, with pool hours will during the Summer months. The Sylvania being Monday through Saturday from Noon to GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Recreation Corporation manages both facilities 7 pm and Sunday from 1pm to 7 pm. As the Penny Collins and said that they will be opening this season. season progresses, hours and guidelines may be Views expressed by contributing writers do not Preparation has begun in anticipation of the adjusted. necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff. May 29 opening day with some modifications.. Mahon indicated that Centennial Quarry According to Senior Program Director, Rob will operate with minimal restrictions since the Mahon, “Plummer Pool will be re-opening to facility is expansive enough to better ensure so- Wherever life takes you, Recreation District Residents only for daily ad- cial distancing. Centennial Quarry will be open we’re there. mission or to pool members.” Due to space Wednesday- Sunday from Noon to 7 pm. constraints of the facility, patron capacity and hours of operation will be modified. Mahon in- Season memberships at both facilities are available for purchase and Plummer Pool swim dicated, “Because deck space is limited at Plum- lessons are open for registration at www.play- mer Pool, it’s difficult to justify operating sylvania.com Bernie Heinl 7110 W. CENTRAL AVE., STE. D Polish summer picnic planned Toledo, OH 43617 The Toledo Area Polka Society (TAPS) will from the Polish- American Concert Band. hold its sixth annual Polish Summer Picnic Authentic Polish foods from Stanley’s Mar- sponsored by Genoa Bank, June 18 from 5 to ket, Zavotski Custom Meats and the Echoes of 419-841-9036 11 pm and Saturday June 19 from Noon to 11 Poland akong with Polish beers and drinks will pm at Oak Shade Grove Pavilion, 3624 Seaman be featured. Also available is apparel, sou- Rd., Oregon. venirs as well as a coffee from Tiedtke’s Coffee. Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and A liated Companies. Home O ce: The picnic features four nationally known Admission is $8 - Children under 16 are Columbus, OH 43215. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. ©2020 Nationwide CPC-0609AO (1/19) 12062912 polka bands: Crusade featuring Eddie Biegaj, free. Lighted, secure, free parking with shuttle Duane Malinowski Orchestra, Tri-City Drive, service will be available. Polish Connection, with a special performance

4A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 SYLVANIA–THEN AND NOW LOOKING BACK – BY GAYLEEN GINDY 6725 Maplewood Avenue e next house on Maplewood is the du- 1998 – Gus P. and Ruth Liaros 1920 1960 plex owned by Jeff Gindy, who is my 2007 – Ruth C. Liaros brother-in-law, but since it was con- 2015 – Christmas In e Midwest LLC 1991 1998 structed in 1924, it will be three more 2015 – SMJ Brothers, LLC years until it is 100 years old so we will 2017 – omas H. Walter 2006 move on to the house at 6725 Maplewood. Martin and Clara Adsit purchased this County records indicate that the house at property in 1874. Reverend Martin Adsit 6725 Maplewood was constructed in 1892. died in 1888 and his will was probated in If that date is accurate then this is the sec- 1891, which le everything he owned to ond house built on this property because “his dear wife Clara M Adsit.” Could Clara the 1861 map shows Andrew Printup have had a new home built here the next owning a house on this parcel, and the year in 1892? She continued to own the 1875 map of Sylvania also indicates there property until 1898, and died the follow- was a house on the parcel, then owned by ing year in 1899. Martin Adsit. e county auditor recorded Chester and Helen Roberts owned the the following owners on this property: home from 1898 through 1908. He was a 1857 – Andrew Printup Civil War veteran. ey were listed living 1866 – Alfred H. Clark here in the 1900 census. Chester was 70 1869 – Washington H. Huling years old and they had been married for 1874 – Martin and Clara M. Adsit 38 years. He was employed as a laborer 1898 – Chester and Helen Roberts and they owned the home free of mort- 1908 – John C. and Sarah Wickham gage. Helen was 61 years old, had six chil- 1917 – William H. & Lillian M. Atkinson dren born, with only one still living. eir 1920 – William J. and Nellie A. Taylor only living child, Miles E. Roberts, was liv- 1936 – Nellie A. Taylor, with life estate, ing with them at 33 years old, married for then divided between her four children: two years and employed as a day laborer. Edna Taylor Eff; Ada M. Taylor Elliott; His wife, Stella N. Roberts, was 25 years Laura Taylor Washburn; and James Olan old and their daughter, Cecil A. Roberts – Taylor. one year old, was also living here. (Did 1955 – Frank L. Pierce, Sr. & Ferry Pierce you know that Helen Roberts was born 1975 – Ferry G. Pierce Helen Lathrop and was the youngest child 1976 – Ruth C. Liaros of Lucian B. Lathrop of our famous “Lath- rop House”)? Chester Roberts died in 1907 2020 and Helen sold the house in 1908. e Wickhams owned the home from the age of 91 years old, she could no longer 1908 to 1917 and were found living in the care for herself and the family sold the home in the 1910 census. John Wickham home. was 68 years old and had been married for In 1955 Frank and Ferry Pierce purchased 45 years. His wife Sarah was listed as 62 the home and owned it for the next 21 years old. She had two children born with years. In 1961 Mr. Pierce obtained a build- no children alive at the census time. He ing permit to demolish the original garage was retired and listed as owning the home and replace it with a utility shed. He free of mortgage. passed away in 1974. His obituary notice From 1917 to 1920, while William and Lil- said he had been living at 6725 Maple- lian Atkinson owned the home, it was wood Ave. and was a machine operator 23 rented to Benjamin and May Wyant, ac- years for Mead Container Co., retiring in cording to the 1920 census. Remember, 1973. He was survived by his wife Fay, the Atkinsons lived down the street at daughter Mrs. Nancy Staelens, and sons 6745 Maplewood Ave. while they owned Frank Jr., and James. His wife Ferry “Fay” this house. ey sold it in 1920 to William Pierce sold the home in 1976 to Ruth and Nellie Taylor. William J. Taylor and Liaros. Nellie Smith were married in 1882 and Mrs. Liaros lived in the home to the east at had four children as listed in the 1936 6719 Maplewood Ave. and rented this transfer record. e Taylors moved here home out to various families over the next from their farm on Kilburn Road in Rich- 39 years. We will discuss Ruth and Gus field Township aer their home and farm Liaros in my next article. In 1996 Gus buildings were completely destroyed by a Liaros obtained a building permit to re- tornado that ripped through the commu- move an old utility building and replace it nities on the aernoon of March 28, 1920. with a new 24’-foot by 24-foot garage. (See photo of their destroyed home). In 2003 a fire destroyed part of this home William and Nellie purchased this home and in December of 2003 a permit was is- on Maplewood Avenue on June 19, 1920, sued to Gus Liaros for Cousino Construc- just a few months aer the loss of their tion to make $15,000 repairs to the home. farm. William died in 1931 and Nellie In 2015 Ruth Liaros sold the home to an continued to live here until 1955 when, at unknown person and in 2017 omas H. Walter purchased the home.

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5A CRAIG STOUGH ica at 10:15 am, and pause for a wreath cer- also a tank and a Howitzer cannon on dis- ans who attended Burnham High School. emony on the bridge. Then on to Monroe play. In addition, a bronze statue cast in 1982 Memorial Day is a patriotic day for all of MAYOR’S MESSAGE Street, east to Main Street and continue on honoring those veterans stands in front of to Veterans Memorial Field. An 11am Me- Sylvania City Hall on Monroe Street, where us. If not veterans ourselves, nearly all of us Memorial Day, morial Day Service follows at the north end it is visible to thousands of people every day. have a friend or relative who served in the 2021 of Veterans Memorial Field, and is always armed forces or is serving today, putting his one of the largest and best attended in north- The World War II Roll of Honor, previ- or her lives at risk to protect freedom. Fur- Monday, May 31 brings west Ohio. ously on display in the now demolished ther, many of us have a relative or know of a a national holiday long cel- Burnham Building, was relocated to City community member who was injured or ebrated in Sylvania and The day will actually begin earlier at 8 am Hall in 2010 and is on display in the first killed in defense of America. Memorial Day around the country to with veterans placing flags at the Association floor lobby. The Roll of Honor was restored is the day to honor these heroes and to cele- honor our veterans who Cemetery on Convent Boulevard., then at St. and rededicated ten years ago during a cere- brate our freedom. Craig Stough have bravely served in the Joseph Cemetery and Ravine Cemetery. The mony attended by many of Sylvania's veter- armed forces and protected America. Many morning continues with a 9 am Memorial have died in battle, and many more are now Ceremony at Toledo Memorial Park and growing old and nearing the end of their Cemetery in a field near the 75-foot-high lives. Some have served in World War II and Veterans Memorial Monument where more Korea, or more recently in Vietnam, the than 1,400 veterans are buried. Throughout Middle East or elsewhere around the world. the cemetery over 14,000 veterans are laid to All these patriots and those serving today rest, and an American flag will be posted by deserve our thanks and acclaim. volunteers on each veteran's grave to create Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City a sea of flags. of Sylvania's Memorial Day Celebration had to be curtailed last year. In lieu of a parade The Sylvania Memorial Day Parade and and memorial service, a brief ceremony was Service are sponsored by our local veterans’ held at the Main Street bridge over Ten Mile organizations and assisted by the city of Syl- Creek. A wreath was placed in the water, and vania and Sylvania Recreation. Over the the assembled current and past band direc- years, many of us have participated in the tors for Northview and Southview high parade in one way or another. The schools performed the National Anthem. Northview High School and Southview High My thanks to those band directors. School bands are always a part of the parade This year, we will again be having a pa- and ceremonies. I remember how excited rade and memorial service, though a little and honored I was to first march with the different than previous years to accommo- Sylvania High School band on Memorial date physical distancing and not have band Day, 1968. members riding on school buses. The Me- morial Day Parade will assemble at There are five bronze monuments at Vet- Northview High School, head north on Sil- erans Memorial Field honoring those who served in five wars, and list the names of all Sylvanians who died in those wars. There is MIKE JONES mailing or dropping off a nomination at the Syl- school year. a limit of 90 children. All guidelines in place at vania Township Administration Building, 4927 Members of the township police and fire de- the time for the health and safety of everyone TOWNSHIP TOPICS N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. will be adhered to. partments, teachers and people from industry Distinguished Citizens Award Rezoning Approved teach youngsters things to be cautious about as A registration form can be found at sylvani- Deadline they make their first steps away from home. atownshippolice.com. The Sylvania Township trustees have ap- A deadline of June 30 has been set for the proved the rezoning of a parcel of land from Topics include such things as possible dan- Paving Firm Contract nomination of residents to be considered for the commercial to residential, allowing a family to gers of fire, electricity, and traffic among others Sylvania Township “Distinguished Citizen Serv- rebuild a home destroyed by fire in February. as well as proper procedures on school buses, in The Sylvania Township trustees have ap- ice Award.” The award is meant to recognize res- cars and as a pedestrian. Although the topics are proved a contract with Gerken Paving for idents of the Sylvania community whose Teresa Laney, the daughter of Jeanne Laney, serious, the lessons are presented in a way that $728,511 to resurface a number of streets in the voluntary efforts have improved the community the property owner, said that after the fire the is age appropriate, “and really fun,” according to township this season. The roadways to be resur- but have largely been undertaken quietly. family decided they wanted to rebuild on the lot Lt. Sarah Toth, head of community affairs for faced, in whole or in part, this year are those in at 5654 Roberts Rd., but were informed that the the Sylvania Township Police Department. the Deer Point subdivision, Forest Lawn, Wind The award will recognize those who have commercial zoning classification did not allow River, Dovewood, Wimbledon Park Blvd., Bri- made, “a significant contribution to the Sylvania for residential construction. Laney went to the The classes will be from 9 to 11:30 am, June tania Ct., Farmington, Northbrook, Sturbridge, community and/or northwest Ohio. The pur- township to learn what permits might be 14 through June 18 at Central Trail Elementary Cross Fields, Fox Hill, and Golf Creek. No pose of this award program is to shine a light on needed to raze what was left of the structure, School, 4321 Mitchaw Rd. There is a fee of $30, schedule for the resurfacing work has yet been the high-impact volunteers who have given of and was informed about the zoning issue. The and a registration deadline of May 21. There is determined. themselves for the betterment of the community house was built in 1941, prior to the time Syl- and their fellow citizens.” vania Township had a zoning code. In one form or another, the family occupied the house since John Crandall, chairman of the Sylvania 1956. Township trustees, said the area is fortunate to have many residents who quietly work to main- “We love Sylvania Township, we love the tain and improve the quality of life in the area. neighborhood. We just need the zoning classi- He noted that some in public life are well rec- fication changed so we can bulldoze the house ognized for their efforts, but that he has known and start building,” she said after an earlier many who either individually or through a meeting of the township zoning commission. community organization have quietly worked to better the community. The program specifi- The staff of the township planning and zon- cally excludes elected officials from considera- ing office recommended approval for the tion or anyone who may have already been change as had the township and the Lucas honored by the naming of a street, park or other County zoning commissions. public space for them. Safety Township Children’s Anyone from Sylvania Township or the city Program of Sylvania who would like to nominate some- one to be considered for the honor should direct There are still some openings for registration the nomination to Oliver Turner, administrator for the Safety Township program of the Sylva- of Sylvania Township. He can be reached via nia Township Police Department. The program email at [email protected], or by is designed for children who live in the Sylvania community or who will be entering kinder- garten in a community school this coming

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8A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 The Victory Center celebrates 25 years ... looking back ... looking ahead BY MARY HELEN DARAH LaHote. “We initially talk with clients about Kris LaHote now volunteers in the wig bank. what they are looking for as far as a cut and Survivor heals color. Sometimes they bring a picture of what Participant gives coaster when you are first diagnosed and don’t through giving their hair used to look like. Sometimes they back to TVC want to put another appointment in your life. get adventurous and want a new look. Many I wish people could take that step and come Kris LaHote was diagnosed with cancer in times they are not ready to accept that this is Survivor Lori Knous received her cancer di- here and know that TVC is here for them no October of 2009. “A friend of mine recom- happening to them. These are the most diffi- agnosis in 2007. She initially found herself matter where they are in their journey. It is a mended that I go and check out the programs cult appointments. They turn into therapy ses- walking through the doors of The Victory place to heal their mental state while on that at The Victory Center (TVC). “I primarily uti- sions rather than wig fittings. It is so Center (TVC) to attend one of the many sup- roller coaster. Nobody takes time for them- lized the free reflexology, massage, and facials important for them to talk with someone who port groups the organization offers. “Being selves anymore. We need to stop and focus on at TVC,” said LaHote. “At the time the wig has been there and let them know you can part of a group of people who could under- ourselves and realize it’s ok to do that. Here bank was not an option. TVC knew when I come out on the other side of this. It is always people understand what you’re going through. was going through treatment and that I had validating to have someone who is extremely Lori Knous We also have a caregiver support group. Care- seven different wigs. I spent my money on upset about their hair loss and when we finish stand what I was going through was the first givers are dealing with their own turmoil and fake hair since I didn’t have to go to the salon. our session, they walk out with a smile. I wish thing that drew me here,” recalled Knous. “I have things they want to talk about without It was my way of coping. Losing my hair was I had the same resource when I was going then started coming here for art therapy putting a burden on us survivors. TVC is for harder than losing my breast. It was an out- through it.” classes before getting on with life. Five years everyone that has a seat on the cancer coaster ward sign that I was a cancer patient. Since later, I was diagnosed with metastatic cancer ride.” they were aware of my knowledge and use of The survivor feels grateful for having the in 2012. Before I even went home from the wigs, TVC reached out to me. They wanted to opportunity to empower people during one of hospital, I stopped here and once again signed The survivor and now TVC receptionist is have me volunteer in the new wig bank space.” the most difficult periods of their life. “We had up for programs.” excited to be involved in a metastatic support Three days a month the TVC Wig Bank is a woman who went somewhere for a wig and group. “I am going to be the co-facilitator of open for any cancer survivor. The majority of had a terrible experience, she said. “She came Knous receives treatment every three weeks this group that meets the first Wednesday of wigs are gently used or brand new. The wig to us and we were able to provide not just one and has found The Victory Center has sup- every month,” said Knous. “In addition I will bank used to be housed in the TVC Central option for her but four different ones. She was ported her throughout her journey. “I desper- continue participating in Art Therapy Class Ave. location. Now it is strictly in TVC’s Per- so happy. You often wonder when you are ately wanted to give back to the organization,” which is one of my favorite and go-to pro- rysburg location. Due to Covid, walk-in ap- going through the journey yourself, ‘why me.’ she said. “I am stage 4 metastatic but I am sta- grams here. You would be surprised by the pointments are not available and must be I think being able to give back is my ‘why.’ My ble and healthy enough to give back. I couldn’t creativity that begins to flow when you start a scheduled. experience as a client, found that TVC was the financially support TVC so I helped by volun- project. The creations people come up with one place I could go and just be a cancer pa- teering at events such as Celebrity Wait Night. are inspiring. We use so many different LaHote says that fitting a wig on a survivor tient. I didn’t want to be branded in my daily I then began helping out at the office on modalities. We just had the yearly TVC art can be an emotional experience. “I always joke life so I would do everything I could to hide Wednesday mornings at the desk. Longtime show. Having the community share in our cre- that I have to wear waterproof mascara,” said the fact that I was going through a cancer receptionist Lynn Chandler retired, and I ations was wonderful.” journey. At TVC, I could just BE. My doctors ended up falling into her daily position.” healed my cancer. TVC healed my soul.” Knous is also thrilled to find more men are Knous finds it difficult to put her gratitude coming to use the many services at TVC. Beyond Clint D. Keifer, Au.D., for TVC into words. “Honestly, The Victory “Men are taking the time to come in during a “new normal”: Doctor of Audiology, Center has been a lifeline,” she stated. “Before their journey. They are starting to take advan- examines a patient my diagnosis I knew nothing about the organ- tage of some of the one-on-one services we A new era of ization. You find yourself thrust into a world offer such as facials and massages. We also hearing healthcare. you know nothing about. You are on a roller have general exercises classes that both men and women enjoy. When we move into our 3780 King Rd. 2C ■ Toledo, OH 43617 new building, and Covid restrictions lift, we 419.327.2273 will be able to accommodate more people,” she said. GLAudiology.com There is an undercurrent about the new Are You Caring & Outgoing? Apply Now! building and Knous is feeling the excitement as well. “Right now we are in the midst of a You can make a di erence in the lives of Variety of positions campaign for the new building. Growing TVC adults with disabili es! available is incredible. Our goal is that more people know about us and our services and feel com- manahanlife.org/sylv fortable taking part in their own well-being during their fight. I am so happy with the new $500 Sign-On Bonus building and hope TVC becomes a bigger part of the community and people know that we Enjoy paid days o , health insurance and more! are always here for them.” *$100 a er comple ng orienta on and $400 a er 90 days Loca ons in Sylvania & Toledo *$100 upon comple ng orienta on (1 week) & $400 a er 90 days

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9A To a new forever home filled with care, support and encouragement tion, and bursting at the seams in a leased of- TVC donors, Russ and Ruth Wood, along you or your family have found peace or com- The Victory fice space, TVC has finally found its forever with their children Nate and Ellen, have com- fort at The Victory Center during your cancer Center acquires home. Located two buildings behind the Cen- mitted $25,000 as part of TVC's Silver to Gold journey, contributing to TVC will help ensure new building tral Avenue location, on North Republic Blvd., Campaign to help the organization celebrate that no one walks through their cancer jour- TVC will soon be able to stretch its wings in this building milestone and 25 years of sup- ney alone.” The Victory Center has exciting news to more than 8,000 square feet, and provide even port that The Victory Center has provided to share. After opening its doors 25 years ago, more services to a larger number of cancer pa- cancer patients. TVC hopes that others will The Perrysburg location, located on the spending several years in a renovated gas sta- tients, survivors and families in northwest contribute to the project. “Every dollar raised second floor of the Mercy Health Hospital, Ohio and southeast Michigan. will go toward services and support for your will remain open for the convenience of peo- Dianne Barndt friends, family, neighbors and colleagues who ple living in Wood County or Perrysburg. The leads TVC into home for TVC. The fact that it is only two may be fighting the battle of their lives,\" stated salon-styled Wig Bank and free services such the next 25 doors down from our current location is TVC Executive Director Dianne Barndt. If as massage, facials and reflexology along with years icing on the cake. Having the facility will en- classes, are offered at the location. able us to have concurrent programming, less Dianne Barndt goes Over the Top. noise disruptions and we will no longer have L-R: Russ, Ellen, Nate and Ruth Wood are excited to donate to the new to continually take tables up and down de- forever home of The Victory Center. Diane Barndt has been the executive direc- pending on an event. The new facility will tor of The Victory Center TVC for the past also allow for a greatly wanted serenity gar- 10-1/2 years. “We are so proud of our team,” den. We are so excited to offer a beautiful she stated. “We have amazing individuals on space for moments of peace for those we our team and I am so proud of our expanded serve. My hope is that we would be able to programs and offerings. This is a direct result pay off this building in five or 10 years. That of their hard work. I’m also very grateful to would be life-changing for the organization. our board of directors. Without their leader- Then, every single dollar can be funneled ship and guidance and belief in me, TVC into services and programs for those we serve would not have been able to have grown and and meet every need of the cancer commu- thrived as we have. We have grown 300 per- nity.” cent over the past ten years in the use of our services since I came on board. I am also Barndt often feels that TVC is a well-kept pleased with our financial situation. When I secret. “We are always trying to combat that,” first started, I was patchworking things to- she said. “I think TVC is a critical part of any- gether. Now our annual fundraising and one’s cancer journey. We provide the holistic events have evolved and gotten stronger part of the care, whether is offering a yoga which has enabled us to buy our first build- class, counseling, support group, or a new ing.” wig to our clients. TVC also offers support groups and counseling for family members Recently TVC announced that they would and caregivers.” soon be moving into a new facility. “We have been looking for a new home for years,” said She continued, “We provide the missing Barndt. “I am thrilled to find the perfect pieces that make the journey easier. The re- ally great thing about TVC is that we provide free services for anyone with a cancer diag- nosis including men, women and children with any type of cancer. It also doesn’t matter where you live. You can drive to one of our two locations to receive free services. We have hands-on services while clients are going through treatment but they can partic- ipate in group activities the rest of their lives. The new survivor and the one who has been a survivor for years, can help that newly di- agnosed patient.” Barndt is grateful for her time at TVC. “I have been fundraising for almost 30 years,” she stated. I really didn’t know I wanted to be an executive director until one of my former bosses suggested it. I walked through the TVC doors and I just knew this is where I be- longed and where I wanted to be. Seeing the amazing attitudes of our patients has been life changing. No matter what I am dealing with personally, it puts things in perspective. I’m surrounded by the most amazing people who face cancer with grace and strength. They have helped make me a better person and I am honored to be a part of their healing.” Over the Edge event of its kind in a four-county radius. TVC raises funds for holds the exclusive rights to have a fundraiser of The Victory Center this nature in the Toledo/Lucas County region. Those who have experienced the exhilaration of Over the Edge for Victory is one of the cor- rappelling down a building for a great cause nerstone fundraisers for The Victory Center. De- found it to be the adventure of a lifetime. spite the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the unique outdoor event was able to take place with Registration for Over the Edge for Victory proper safety guidelines in place, and raise over opens May 24, 2021. The first 85 rappellers to $111,000. Over the Edge for Victory is the only raise $1,000 apiece will descend 16 stories on the side of the ProMedica Building at 300 Madison Ave. in downtown Toledo. The two-day event takes place Aug. 26 and Aug. 27.

10A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Chamber honors new-to-Sylvania businesses with tree planting at ‘Here We Grow Again’ Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Town Crier Mike Lieber, left, and Sylvania Chamber of Commerce’s Tiffany Scott, right, congratulate the 20 owners who located or grew their businesses during 2020. Those businesses include Arrow Print & Copy, Hip To The Groove, California Yoga, Manahan, PT Link Physical Therapy, Rebecca Trumbull Photography, Athletico Physical Therapy, Downtown Sylvania Association, Definition Fitness, House of Him, Epic Homes Real Estate, Garage Floor Coating, MemoryLane Care Services, and Lock-It-Up Self Storage. New Chamber executive director named munity. “It has been so great working with the differ- ent organizations and businesses in the commu- nity and being a part of so many events,” she stated. “I really look forward to continuing the relationships we have already established with community partners and developing even more. Scott is looking forward to resuming several events in the near future that were put on hold because of the pandemic. An additional phase of the downtown Sylvania “Complete The Street” lighting project will be fulfilled shortly after the Memorial Day Parade and before the June 5 and June 6 Red Bird Art Walk and Maple & Main Art Tiffany Scott Show. Pizza Palooza returns to Centennial Ter- race on July 30 & 31 and the first-ever two-day Tiffany Scott has been named the executive Fall Festival is planned for the third weekend in director of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Com- October. merce. A member of the chamber team for the “Our chamber team worked extra hard past two years, Scott joined the chamber and through 2020 with help from an excellent board Sylvania Tree Commission Chair Sylvania Rotary President Laura Candy Sarikonda talks about the Dosch presents a tree donated by started volunteering in 2017 shortly after she and of directors and member volunteers to make work completed in Harroun Park at the Rotary Foundation to be planted the Arbor Day Celebration. in Harroun Park. her family acquired Mayberry Ice Cream. The chamber experiences as close to normal as pos- Sylvania Southview and Lourdes University sible,” Scott related. graduate noted she loved becoming a part of the She credits former chamber executive direc- chamber because of its commitment to the com- Director to 11A

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11A Chamber Champions recognized at May luncheon meeting Joel McConnell, president of Little Michelle Bieber of Over the Bill Sanford is the Chamber’s Keith Walker of Walker Funeral Blessings Veteran & Community Rainbow received the Small Business Champion Business Leader. Homes was named the Large Outreach, accepts the Chamber’s Champion award. Business Champion. Organization Champion award. Marcus Harrison and Eric Oblander Zane Ismail and his son Ali are Tiffany Scott, left, and Tom Wulf, right, thank motivational speaker McKenna Reitz. of Buckeye Cable Arts Network named the Retail/Restaurant —by Jen Ruple /BCAN accept the media award. Champion. Tiffany Scott, left, and Tom Wulf, right, thank Mary Ann Gawelek, president of 7659 King’s Pointe Rd. • Toledo, Ohio 43617 Lourdes University for her service as chamber president. www.premierwealthmg.net New Chamber executive director FROM10A Michael Nusbaum ....419-740-1023 tor Michelle Sprott with her exceptional leader- is also such an honor to be part of an organiza- Daniel Peffley............419-740-4020 Douglas Rechtine .....419-540-6356 ship skills and her fellow team members Julia tion with so many strong business leaders and Michael Kuebler .......419-540-6358 Vandergrift and Taylor Fitzgerald for their efforts public officials who are part of the chamber lead- 419-824-5200 to making last year as successful as it was. “Julia ership,” she said. • Units from 5x10 to 10x40 • Climate-Controlled Units and Taylor have been able to juggle their school Scott noted she is anticipating getting to know • RV Parking schedule and Sylvania Chamber activities keep- all of the 500-plus chamber members in the up- 6424 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI ing everything running smoothly,” she pointed coming months. She also plans to initiate some AT THE OH & MI STATE LINE out. new programs for students. Scott is excited to add a team member in the “My team and I want to work with all of our near future. “I learned so much from Michelle members to better serve the community. We will and I want to share that knowledge and mentor also continue to provide resources and contacts new team members as I was,” Scott reflected. “It to help local businesses grow,” Scott assured.

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14A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Start the Ottawa Lake Park is the result of a community effort savings! “Thank you for my new playground,” and a the playground,” Sasse pointed out. on auto insurance hug greeted Whiteford Township Deputy Su- According to Sasse, the park was developed McGuire Group pervisor Ernie Sasse early Saturday morning. by the township in 1927 but lost its popularity Insurance Agency One three-year-old neighbor spotted the stone and fell into disrepair in the 1970s. Cathy McGuire 6387 Monroe St and rubber mulch along with the workers from Recently park neighbor Keith Gray ap- Sylvania, OH 43560-1429 419-885-4600 the Jail Alternative Work (JAW) program on proached Sasse, suggesting the park could once [email protected] May 1 and persuaded her parents to walk across again be an important community asset. “Keith S1039b Not all companies are licensed or operate in all states. Not all products are offered in all states. Go to erieinsurance.com for company licensure and territory information. the street so they all could help complete the has been a great help for this park revitalization The Discovery Shop new playground in Ottawa Lake Park. effort and serves as a liaison between the neigh- Upscale Resale 6600 Sylvania • 419-882-6567 “Her dad brought her and her baby brother bors and the township,” he said. • Unique gifts • Vintage and trendy clothing • Artwork • Furniture over to watch as he rolled up his sleeves and ”We  listened to what the community wants • Dishes • Jewelry • Silver • Knickknacks helped spread the special rubberized mulch and we are making it happen,” Sasse pointed Hours: Mon-Sat 10-4 • Thur till 6 pm around the play set. Not long after, she with her out. In addition to the playground set complete All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. sand pail and shovel in hand, joined the effort,” with swings, the half-court basketball court will Sasse reported. “And other neighbors were here be refreshed and a wiffleball field will be estab- too helping to get the playground area finished. lished. There will be three horseshoe pits and six This truly is a community park with lots of help corn hole stations will be created. An ADA-ap- from those who will use the park. This really proved wheelchair-accessible swing set will be helps bring our community together,” he added. installed soon. Sasse had a cement wall poured Sasse pointed out that several volunteers along with a large pad accommodating the stopped by to help spread the mulch working small shelter. “We will create a hard-packed alongside the JAW crew, who also completed a gravel area for grilling adjacent to this shelter,” drainage ditch connecting the drain pipes from Sasse noted. the playground area to the Warren Street catch “We will also extend the cement walkway to basin. “We did install drainage pipe under the the other side of the park creating easy access gravel base for the playground to keep that area for those on Brown Street,” he pointed out. from flooding,” he explained. Sasse said the new picnic table in the shelter “The JAW crew deserve a lot of credit for the is one he made from leftover wood from one of great effort they put forth on this park. They the pavilions at StoneCo Park and extra cement also spent the following day edging sidewalks will be used to make car stoppers for the about- doing a good clean up of Brown Street and the to-be-graveled parking area. “We don’t let any- downtown area of the village after working on thing go to waste here,” he offered. Whiteford Township Deputy Supervisor Ernie Sasse recently installed a picnic table in Ottawa Lake Park he made from leftover wood from a shelter in StoneCo Park. Sylvania Parkinson’s support group organized Two years ago when Sylvania resident Joe The three hosted the first meeting in April. Kahl learned that he had Parkinson’s, he imme- They have set the last Wednesday of each month diately began learning everything he could about to meet from 7 to 8:30 pm at St. Stephen the movement disorder. In addition to his re- Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St., Sylvania, where search, he found his way to the Parkinson’s Kahl is a member and an active volunteer. Foundation of Northwest Ohio, an organization “We are dedicated to increase awareness, focused on providing communication and sup- comfort, and provide support and hope for peo- port. Kahl jumped in and was soon invited to be- ple with Parkinson’s, their families and care- come a board member. “I decided I was going to givers,” Kahl noted. “That is our mission.” do something about this. I was not going to let He continued, “we find it very important to Parkinson’s define me,” Kahl emphasized. emphasize that we are not patients. We identify Recently, the foundation was approached by as people with Parkinson’s and want to be Shannon Benge, the marketing manager of known as PWPs.” Charter Senior Living, who was looking for re- Kahl noted that the support group offers the sources and help for several of the residents in opportunity to share information, resources and her facility who have Parkinson’s. She was made so much more. “We encourage anyone who has aware of the advantage of having a local support been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their fam- group and agreed to help. New board member ily members to join us,” Kahl invited. Kahl volunteered for the project as did fellow Upcoming meetings will be held May 26; board member Jean Kornowa, and the Sylvania June 23; July 28; Aug. 25; Sept. 22; Oct. 27; and area Support Group was born. Dec. 1.

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15A Turning green... Sautter’s shoppers’ groceries can be packed in compostable bags THE FLOORING PROFESSIONALS COUPON SERVING TOLEDO FOR OVER 50 YEARS! 10% OFF CORNER OF SECOR & ALEXIS MATERIALS ONLY Coupon Must Be Presented 419-472-7190 At Time Of Purchase Dave and Jim Sautter of Sautter’s Market talk with Sally Hobbib Rumman about the compostable bags that she brought to their attention. You cannot get through a single day without She also was able to have the bags imprinted having an impact on the world around you. with company logos. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to Rumman brought these environmentally- make.” – Jane Goodall, English primatologist friendly bags to the attention of local grocers, and anthropologist. Jim and Dave Sautter who embraced the con- cept and have replaced all of the plastic bags- Artist and designer Sally Hobbib Rumman, they formerly used. “When Sally brought a Sylvania resident, has made her decision to compostable bags to our attention, we were make a difference. A few years ago, she real- happy to replace the plastic bags we have ized she was suffering an adverse reaction to used,” Jim Sautter said. “Our customers love the chemicals related to her art work. She these compostable bags. We have received began researching the affects of various chem- many favorable comments since we started icals that she had been using, which led to a using them.” focus on chemicals and their affect on the en- vironment. Through this research, she discov- According to Rumman, the bag functions ered disturbing information relating to single like a plastic bag holding an equal amount of use plastic bags. “Americans use 100 billion weight. The compostable bag is reusable; is plastic bags per year and just a fraction, be- sustainable and less expensive than a paper tween one to three percent are recycled. Plas- bag. The bag is made from cornstarch and tic takes 200 to 500 years to photo degrade other compostable materials. “These bags into toxic residue and plastic bags kill over 268 fully compost into non-toxic material in 80 species of marine animals per year,” she said. days in a compost facility or 180 days in a backyard compost pile. Armed with this information, Rumman was determined to discover a solution to the “Sautters is mking such a difference in our problem created by the use of plastic bags. community and setting an incredible example for others. My hope is that other store owners In time, she found a company that manu- will see the value and benefits of offering re- factures compostable bags made from plant- usable, compostable bags,” she added. based materials. Using her design skills, Rumman worked with the company to modify “We do not inherit the Earth from our an- the bags making them convenient for grocery cestors; we borrow it from our children.” workers to dispense at the check out counter. – Native American Proverb ProMedica earns highest-level quality rating ProMedica Toledo Hospital has earned a According to CMS, the Overall Hospital five-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Quality Star rating summarizes various meas- Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of ures across five areas of quality into a single star its updated Overall Hospital Quality Star rating. rating for each hospital. As part of the new rat- This recognition was earned in a collaborative ing methodology in 2021, the five areas meas- effort with ProMedica Flower Hospital and ured are Mortality, Safety, Readmission, Patient ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Experience and Timely & Effective Care. Hospital. “ProMedica Toledo Hospital is honored to CMS published its recent Overall Hospital have received five stars from the Centers of Quality Star rating results on the Care Compare Medicare & Medicaid Services for the quality of website to help consumers better understand care our clinical and support teams provide to hospital performance and make more informed patients each and every day,” said Dawn Buskey, decisions about care providers. CMS assigned a president of ProMedica acute care. “Despite the star rating from one through five to more than challenges brought about by the pandemic, our 4,500 hospitals across the country. Of those hos- health care team has demonstrated an unwaver- pitals, only 455 received five stars, the highest- ing commitment to our mission to improve level quality rating. health and well-being in our community.”

16A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Southview athletes sign letters of intent to play their sport at collegiate level Jordin Rawski signs her letter with Lourdes University as her parents, Jami and Grant Paul signs a letter of intent to play basketball at Trine University as his Will Rawski, look on. Jordin will play lacrosse and major in Criminal Justice. parents Corey and Angela Pahl look on. He will major in business. Hannah Schuele signed her letter with Siena Heights University to play Matthew Schulte, center front, signs his letter with Lawrence Technological volleyball. She will pursue a nursing major. University to play hockey. He will major in mechanical engineering. Matthew is flanked on the left by Southview hockey coach Wayne Collins and on the right by Lawrence Tech hockey coach Ken Gaffney. His parents, Mike and Jennifer Schulte look on. Northview Athlete Honored Senior Ryan Gill has been a member of the Varsity Wildcat Lacrosse program for the past three years. Ryan has really taken his talents to another level this year by showing that he is an all- around lacrosse player. He contributes to the team in multiple ways by scoring goals, making assists, and getting ground balls. He leads the team with 39 goals, is second in assists at 22, and has 35 ground balls. According to MaxPreps, Ryan currently ranks 10th in goals scored in the state of Ohio. In a game against Bowling Green, he scored 8 goals, just 2 shy of the school record. Recently, Ryan was a nominee for the MaxPreps Ohio High School Athlete of the Week Award. —Photo by John Crisman of AssetWare Photography Support Small Businesses Shop Local!

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17A Central Trail Art exhibit reflects downtown Sylvania of yesterday “Sweet Street” is the theme of Central Trail art Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring depicting the teacher Tina Arndt’s 31st Fourth Grade Art In- subject matter of pets was used as inspiration for stallation. “The inspiration for this theme came the animals for the installation. Artist Jim Dine from my memory of downtown Sylvania when I created art that included tools and brushes, which was a child and my memories of growing up in inspired the art gallery on Sweet Street. Sylvania,” she cited. Those remembrances in- Arndt credits parent Rick Fuchs who has used cluded summer bike rides to downtown visiting his engineering skills to construct the sets to serve the library, Seitz Bakery, and Custard’s Last Stand as a backdrop for the birds, snakes, hamsters, tur- for treats and ice cream. Her favorite shop was tles, and more in the pet shop, the ice cream The Pet Emporium with its many exotic inhabi- cones, sundaes, pints and quarts of ice cream in tants. the ice cream shop, the cart for the produce at the Arndt’s inspiration was brought to life by her farmer's market, and even the streetlight, that line creative fourth grade students using paper Sweet Street. Arndt also credits the many other mache, clay, and more. She brought the work of parent volunteers along with the Central Trail several artists to the attention of her fourth grade staff members for their help in gathering needed students to help inspire their creativity for the props to complete the exhibit and in many cases project. Wayne Thiebaud’s work inspired the helping with the set up. “Everyone is great and sweets and treats found on the “street.” The art- answers my call,” Arndt offered. “And, my stu- Central Trail Art Teacher Tina Arndt enjoys a moment in the ice cream store. work of Frida Kahlo, Romero Britto, Pablo Pi- dents continue to amaze me with their artwork casso, Leonardo DaVinci, George Rodrigue, and creativity.” Students receive Global Studies diploma A full display of baked goods put Delicious looking fruits and the ‘sweet‘ in Sweet Street. vegetables fill the cart on Sweet Street. L-R: President of the World Affairs Council of Northwest Ohio Bill Hilt congratulates Sylvania students Piper Nicely, Alyssa Cruz, Alexander Steenrod and Hannah Eggenschwiler who receive Global Studies diplomas. While the global pandemic has created many nificant global competence. Completion of the challenges to schools and students since last program has led to scholarship opportunities for March, six area students have gone above and some, and international study or program par- beyond to achieve their Global Studies diploma, ticipation for others. a credential that signifies an extraordinary level of global and cultural competence. This award The World Affairs Council of Northwest shows the students have the knowledge, skills, Ohio announce this year’s Global Studies Grad- and attitude to be successful in today’s intercon- uates from Sylvania and Oregon City Schools. nected world. The following Sylvania students have completed the necessary work to become global scholars: Participating high school students have com- Alexander Steenrod, Piper Nicely, Hannah pleted coursework, designed and completed cap- Eggenschwiler, and Alyssa Cruz. Advisors for the stone projects, collaborated with others, and program include Lucas Hoffman and Katy taken action on globally significant issues. This Creecy for Sylvania Schools. is the first year or Sylvania schools to offer the certificate. GlobalScholars have gone on to uni- For more information about the program, versity programs and/or careers requiring sig- contact the World Affairs Council of Northwest Ohio at [email protected]. Sylvanian is St. John’s Jesuit 2021 Salutatorian Joseph Hoppenjans has been named salutatorian of the St. John Jesuit High School class of 2021. A member of the National Honors Society, he received the Junior Outstanding Student Award, served as junior class president and senior student council president. He was a retreat leader and a Big Brother Program Leader. He was a four-year member of the golf team serving as varsity team captain. A member of the SJJ Spirit Squad, Joey has enjoyed being a TV-4 school broadcasting anchor. He plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in business finance.

18A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 SV Presents Spring Musical ‘Shrek the Musical’ is SFS Spring Show Proud mom Jennifer Archer congratulates son Noah on his performance in the musical “Urinetown” presented by the Southview Theatre. Sylvania and Sylvania Township residents Josh Gray, Margeaux Allen, David Antoniuk, Marrissa Fleming, Julia Antoniuk, Connor Gray, Zach Gray, Will Heller, Christopher Hayes, Sareena Harb, Evelyn Maloney, Zach Montri, Nicklas Pawlicki, Gabriella Ravas, Philip Ravas, Maria Richard, Alli Saba, Kate Simon, Keira Spielvogel, Olivia LeBlanc, Abby Karakas, Paige Howell, Elise Brown, and Collin Howell participated in the St. Francis production of ‘Shrek.’ The spring musical was held April 29 through May 2 at Franciscan Theater or could be viewed online. SYLVANIA FFA PRESENTS Audrey Rowland and vocal Sammy Golding and Nina director Samantha Hall celebrate Greenberg take five after the The Annual a successful production of production held on April 22-25. Spring Sale ‘Urinetown,’ directed and choreographed by Brandi —by Mary Helen Darah May 8 - May 23 9 AM - 3 PM Shepard. Shop for: UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour® visits SV, NV Hanging Baskets Potted Plants Northview junior Jayden Weinstein tries his hand behind the wheel in the virtual Patio Planters reality impaired driving and texting simulator at Northview when the UNITE's Arrive Alive Tour was at the school April 16. The tour was at Southview on April Call: (419) 824-8738 15. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Educational Email: [email protected] Service Center of Lake Erie West and SAFE communities of Lucas County. Southview High School Greenhouses

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19A FFA students ready for annual spring flower sale at Southview The greenhouse at Southview is full of color. Choose from hanging baskets Northview art student work on exhibit filled with begonias, petunias, geraniums, coleus, fuschia, spider plants or others. Potted plants include geraniums, coleus, chrysanthemums or vinca. Northview art teacher Ryan Creech pins a ‘Best of Show’ ribbon on ‘Crunch’ Patio planters are mixed with petunia, calibrachoa, spike, and lobelia. a 3D work created by Northview senior Kendyl Coburn. Creech and fellow All have been planted and are nurtured by FFA students. The sale runs art teachers Emily Zunk and Terri Seal-Roth host the exhibit for Northview art through May 23 from 9 am to 3 pm. students in the Northview Performing Arts Center. Senior spotlight displays along with underclassmen art showcase their talent and hard work. Blue ribbons for Best of Show, 2D and 3D art along with Superintendent, Principal, and PTOs were awarded during the three-day exhibit in late April. Transfer or enroll today! LOURDES.EDU

20A YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Sylvanians play ball! September 3, 2021 Back Row L-R: Andrew Gerwin, Nick Strausbaugh, and Kyle Noward, Front Row, L-R: Ruth and Matt Curtis are excited to see the Hens in action. DOWNTOWN TOLEDO COMES ALIVE with FAN FEST Great Food. Live Music. Arts and Entertainment. Celebrating the Bill Bradford and son Blaze enjoy Sylvanian Claudia Newton takes a the event and hope the rain holds break from the action to enjoy 2021 SOLHEIM CUP off on Opening Day. concessions on May 4 Opening OPENING CEREMONY Day. Featuring Gwen Stefani promenadeconcerts.com Lourdes University student Lane Jim and Kristine Hoffman are Trapp serves concessions to ready to cheer the Mud Hens on baseball enthusiasts at the event. opening day. —by Mary Helen Darah

SECTION B May 17 — June 7, 2021 Vol. 26, No. 4 • yourgood.news YOUR HOMETOWN GOOD NEWS PAPER SV Mock Trial Team Celebrates Eighth State Championship dents are given the structure for a courtroom BY MARY HELEN DARAH case. Teams must create openings, direct and L-R: Coach Dennis Lyle, timekeeper Danielle Bumpus, senior Tyler Thompson, cross examinations and closing arguments within (four years on team, three national competitions), senior Elayna Rusgo (two Together with their coach Denny Lyle and his the framework given. We then compete in the years on team), senior DeNae Bumpus (two years on team), senior Amaan wife and assistant, Vicki Lyle, the Sylvania District competition in January, regionals in Feb- Omer (three years on team), and junior Charles Abowd (four years on team) Southview Mock Trial team celebrates another ruary and State Competition in March,” ex- celebrate their victory. Not pictured is Jasjeev Singh. winning year. The team recently won the 2021 plained Vicki Lyle. State Championship and will be representing the state of Ohio in the National High School Mock This year, as the result of the pandemic, all Trial competition May 13-15. The championship competition occurs virtually. “The Sylvania team is composed of six students: Charles Township administrative offices hosted the ma- Abowd, Amaan Omer, Jasjeev Singh, Tyler jority of our virtual competition,” said Lyle. “It Thompson, DeNae Bumpus and Elayna Rusgo. was extraordinarily helpful to do it in a setting Three additional students were selected for the that is professional and felt like the courtroom roster for Nationals: Jin Wong, Samantha Salem environment we would have been in. Our thanks and Ashley Wong. to Sylvania Township Administrator Oliver Turner and Executive Assistant Samantha Didion The Ohio Continuing Law-Related Education, at the administrative offices for their tremendous which administers this educational program, re- support. The University of Toledo Law School leases the state case in September of each year. and Sylvania City Council Chambers, with the Typically, Southview has anywhere from three to five teams for the state competition. “The stu- MOCK TRIAL TO 4B

2B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Food Market Fresh: Tortellini with Asparagus and Peas BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Farmers Markets 6 - 12 $10, children 5 and under free. Must be purchased in ad- Market days are just around the corner 1 cup heavy cream or half and half Sylvania Farmers Market vance at vegbash.com/northwest- and so are spring veggies. Some of the first ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Harroun Community Park ohio-vegbash to hit the stands are tender asparagus and 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped 5428 Main St. delicate peas. I combined the two with Tuesdays, June 1 - Oct. 12 Wine Tastings cheese tortellini and crispy bacon to create Cook tortellini according to package 4 - 7 pm a creamy pasta dish that can act as a directions. Drain and set aside. The Sylvania Farmers Market kicks Mancy’s Italian Grill and main or side dish. off Tuesday, June 1at its new home Bottle Shop In a sauté pan over medium, heat olive in Harroun Park. Grab your market 5453 Monroe St. To serve as a main dish, pair it with a oil. Add the diced onion and cook until tote and get ready to shop! Twenty Join us in the Bottle Shop Wednes- side salad of baby lettuces, also in season, slightly brown and soft. plus farmers, food vendors and day through Saturday for weekly dressed in a light vinaigrette. crafters. Weekly food trucks, live wine tastings. Taste a little wine; Add peas and asparagus and cook music, family-friendly activities, have a little dinner. Enjoy all your 3 - 4 servings until they begin to soften. Add garlic and pavilion/picnic area and on-site favorites from the Mancy’s Italian 9 ounces cheese tortellini season with salt and pepper. Stir well and parking. Additional parking avail- menu. For reservations, visit man- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil cook for about 5 minutes. able off Ravine Drive. cys.com. ½ small onion, diced downtownsylvania.org 1 cup peas Pour in cream while stirring. Add Toledo Night Market Bulk Beverage Co. 1 cup asparagus, sliced cheese and stir until melted. Toledo Farmers Market 3314 Secor Rd. 2 garlic cloves, minced 525 Market St., Toledo bulkbeverageco.com Salt and freshly ground black pepper Gently stir in tortellini and cook for a Saturday, June 19 Thursdays/Fridays 6 - 8 pm couple of minutes. Stir in cooked crum- 6 - 11 pm Saturdays 1 – 4 pm bled bacon and serve. Inspired by night markets from New theme each week. Prices vary around the world, this open-air based on cost of wine. market is filled with lights, food, May 20, 21 & 22 - Snap, Crackle & shopping, drinks, live music and Pop! Bubbly wines. local artists selling handmade May 27, 28 & 29 – Chill Out with items. your Grill Out - backyard wines for toledonightmarket.com your cooler. bulkbeverageco.com Food Trucks Benfield Wines Food Truck Thursdays 102 N. Main St., Swanton Sylvania Area Federal Credit Saturdays in May, 6 pm Union Parking Lot Enjoy wine tasting and live music. 11am - 3 pm May 22 - Jenn and John Join us for lunch each Thursday May 29 - EZ Pickenz through spring and summer. First benfieldwines.com Thursdays, The Saucy Slamwich; Second Thursdays, Baba’s Eats; Home and Garden Third Thursdays, Outlaw BBQ; Fourth Thursdays, El Padrino Street Tacos. Found Our Haven - Open House Be on the lookout for specials and 119 N. Ontario St. giveaways courtesy of SAFCU. Downtown Toledo May 20 - 22, 10 am - 5 pm Plant-Based Food Home decor boutique featuring an- tiques, refinished furniture, and hand- Northwest Ohio VegBash crafted pillows and accessories. Visit Club 16, 316 S. King Rd., Holland @foundourhaven on Facebook. Saturday, June 19, 10 am - 8 pm Sunday, June 20, 10 am - 6 pm The Butter Barn - May Sale Enjoy plant-based food from area 5541 Consear Rd., Ottawa Lake, restaurants and caterers, desserts Mich. from local vegan bakeries, unique May 20 - 23, 10 am - 4 pm shopping and live music. Tickets: Monthy sale. Shop antique, vintage adults $12, seniors 65+ $11, children and handcrafted home furnishings and decor. butterbeansantiques.com Got food or home and garden events? Email [email protected]

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 3B Sylvania Farmers Market makes Harroun Park its new home BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE The 2021 Sylvania Farmers Market season kicks off Tuesday, June 1 at 4 pm at Harroun Community Park on Main Street. The market’s new home, across the street from St. Joseph’s Church, features a spacious layout for farmers and vendors, an open-air shelter with picnic tables, views of the park and historic Lathrop House, on-site parking, and is a short walk to downtown shops and eateries. “A great advantage of the market’s new location is its visibility,” said Dani Fuller, president of the Downtown Sylvania Association. “As we expand the market, we are building on the concept of a walkable community. We hope people will walk downtown to visit businesses before and after the market,” she added. The weekly market will be held Tuesdays from 4 to 7 pm through October 12. Visitors can look forward to shopping from more than 20 farmer and vendor booths, live musical entertainment, food trucks, and activities for all ages from market partners Heritage Sylvania and Sylvania Branch Library. Safety precautions will be a top priority of market management. “We are proud to provide this local food resource for Sylvania and surrounding communities, and we’ll follow all current guidelines issued by the Lucas County Health Department,” explained market interim director Katie Fields. Here is a sampling of the offerings and activities to look forward to this season. See you at the market! Fresh Flowers Grab and Go Foods tions; greeting cards from Blue Scallop Creations; and Produce ere will be no mistaking Local Art Photo Coasters; vintage flower plates and Shop from a variety of the aroma of freshly windchimes from Grandma’s Beauties and jewelry hanging baskets, potted popped corn from Olde from Dreaming of Pearls. Fitness Shack will offer ac- arrangements and annuals Tyme Kettle Korn. For tivities to get folks moving and snacks from their nu- from local growers Louis dinner on the go, Zane’s trition bar. Great Lakes Sharpening will offer on-site Keil and Sons and e Lebanese Grill will bring sharpening service. Soul Patch. their popular baked pita Fresh fruits, vegetables and chips and hummus. Earth Musical Guests herbs will be available from to Oven will offer a variety While shopping and eating, enjoy live music from Keil’s, Stevens Gardens of edibles. Visit Charlie’s some of the area’s most talented musicians including: and Turk Farms. For fresh Homemade Ice Cream for the Katie and Jordan Show, Kyle Smithers, and Ella flowers, visit Posey Jane and Val’s Vintage Flowers. cold, creamy treats. Cole and John Barile. Freshly Baked Goods Food Trucks Family-Friendly Activities Cookies, cupcakes and col- When it’s time for a bite to eat, check out the food e Sylvania Branch Library will be onsite offering orful macarons are just a truck lineup which will include: Koral Hamburg, library engagement materials and activities for all few of the sweet treats Smyles Icey Treats, Grumpy’s, Kickback Toledo, ages. “We are excited to once again be an education Emmy Bagnato will tote Susie Lynne’s Lemonade and Snowie Summers, and enrichment partner of the market,” said Ben Mal- from her Blissfield bakery, Deet’s BBQ, Trip’n Biscuits and the Leaf and Seed. czewski, manager Sylvania Branch Library. “We can- Emmy’s Kitchen. Taste a not wait to see our Sylvania neighbors again at this bit of tropical paradise Handmade Goods and Services fun, new location,” he added. from market newcomer Shop for a variety of goods including farmhouse soy Paula Adam of Mahalo candles from Bradlie’s Joiful Creations; soaps, salve, Heritage Sylvania will offer Story Walks for families Bake Shop. Get ready for and beard oil from Amethyst Fountain; soaps from to read as they walk the Harroun Park trail, grab and mini rum cakes, layered Swan Soaps and Scents; sun catchers from Sunsa- go activity kits with a historic flair, and surprises dessert jars, brownie bowls along the way. “We are thrilled to welcome the Farm- and pineapple ers Market to the Lathrop House parking lot and look upside-down minis. forward to being a part of it,” said Executive Director Andi Erbskorn. Artisan Foods A batch of favorites will return including Dee’s Bee’s with all natural honey, Pantless Jams with a variety of low sugar, small-batch jams, and e Shaman and the Bear with herbal tea blends. Brick “n” Brecher Sugar Shack from Green Springs, Ohio will bring pure maple syrup, cream and candies.

4B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 SVs Mock Trial state championship team competes on national stage When a loved one is dying, nothing L-R: Vicki Lyle, DeNae Bumpus, Elayna Rusgo, Tyler Thompson, Amaan Omer makes sense. But Hospice of and Denny Lyle receive hands-on experience at the National Museum of Northwest Ohio can help. For 40 the Great Lakes for their upcoming Mock Trial competition. years, we have provided patients Comfort and families with the physical, MOCK TRIAL FROM 1B After our trip, the students had a much better that only comes from experience. emotional and spiritual support with the help of Sylvania Officer Stacey Pack, understanding of the case. We try to immerse they need, regardless of ability to also provided competition locations. A lot of ourselves as much as we can in the details of the pay or complexity of care. Insight. other teams used a backdrop to give the illusion case. In the past we have been scuba diving and Comfort. Strength. In your home, a of a courtroom setting. Our performances were interviewed forensic experts. We will make nursing home, or in one of our two elevated by the environments we were in as field trips and meet with anyone we can to freestanding hospice centers. otherwise the students would have been com- glean a better understanding of the facts of the peting at home isolated instead of as a team. We case,” she said. M REMoments, memories & are profoundly thankful for their support.” When asked about the program, Vicki Lyle hospicenwo.org 419-661-4001 L-R: Elayna Rusgo, Amaan Omer, noted how hard her husband and the students DeNae Bumpus, and Tyler Thompson worked this year given the limitations with the Ensure kindergarten readiness are full speed ahead as they pandemic. “We typically work with the stu- through reading! celebrate their eighth win. dents in person and we missed seeing them. Working on Zoom or via Facetime was a chal- Parents and caregivers can foster the love of reading by reading to This year the team headed to the Great Lakes lenge that they all overcame.” As to Denny Lyle’s their babies from the start. Studies show that when children enjoy Museum in downtown Toledo. “We always try tenure in mock trial, she remarked. “Denny has reading and being read to, they tend to perform better in school. to go above and beyond when educating the coached the team at Southview since 1994. He students. This year’s national case is about a coached at the University of Toledo and BGSU The best way to develop a love of reading is to do it often, and most boating accident that took place on the Ohio before Southview. He wanted to coach our chil- importantly, have fun with it! There is no wrong way to read a book. River in Evansville, Ind. We went to the Na- dren who are now graduates of Southview and Babies often “read” by chewing on a book, toddlers love exploring the tional Museum of the Great Lakes to see first- were involved in the mock trial program. It was pictures, and pre-schoolers enjoy “reading” (pretend reading) to you! hand the magnitude of barges and better very meaningful to have shared the experience understand the reality of river transportation. with our kids.” Like singing, children are exposed to many new words with each We also met a United States Coastguard Inves- page they turn and remember—the more words children hear before tigator, Rick Minnich, and Captain Jeff Stabler, Lyle believes the program teaches many life entering kindergarten, the better readers they become. You can also of Great Lakes Towing, on his tugboat. Under- lessons. “The program is simply phenomenal show your children that reading is important by having your child standing the reality of the case helps the stu- in the life skills it teaches students,” she stated. see you read! dents to better prepare,” Vicki Lyle noted. “We “Students learn how to think on their feet, how want to give them a hands-on understanding courtrooms work, and they have to use critical To learn more about the benefits of reading, contact the of what they are talking about. The Great Lakes and analytical thinking. For those who went on Ready to Read team at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library at Museum was the perfect venue for this. Kate to have a career in law, many credit Denny and [email protected] Fineske, the senior Director of Institutional Ad- the program. Interestingly, the majority of stu- to schedule a 30-minute virtual or telephone early literacy training. vancement at the National Museum of the dents are not interested in the legal profession, Great Lakes, was instrumental in sharing the but what they learn from the experience posi- wealth of information available at the museum. tively impacts them. What has had the most meaning; however, has been the relationships with the team, who become like family. Some years the teams are named after a family or one of our families’ dogs. Denny has devoted over three decades to educating students and both he and I have enjoyed keeping in contact with many of them long after they graduate. Some continue to assist in coaching the team today and have supported the program through their knowledge, financially or volunteer judging op- portunities. Mock trial is a unique program that prepares students for analytical thinking and is a great opportunity for every student. The stu- dents work together as a team and learn from practices, each other, and the experiences they are given. We are thankful to have the oppor- tunity to work with these amazing young peo- ple and count them among our blessings.”

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 5B MARK LUETKE Torben Ulrich, who was using meditation and Nationally Accredited stretching exercises-- a practice virtually un- L O O K I N G S I D E WAY S heard of in the 1970s--to prepare for an exhibi- tion in Toledo. Second, he suffered a serious back Yoga injury while playing on tour in France at age 22. teacher He has undergone 16 surgeries since then “to fix shares my broken body,” as he explains. experience with others He began taking yoga classes from legendary University of Toledo instructor Ethel Mercer in Mark Luetke the early 1980s because he found it made him feel better, both physically and mentally. “Yoga Yoga is experiencing a particularly good run became my therapy,” he said. right now—not just in big cities and ritzy coastal towns, but in places like Sylvania. And why not? Meanwhile, he cycled through successful ca- Its benefits include reducing chronic pain, in- reers in tax preparation, corporate travel plan- creasing self-esteem and connecting you with a ning and, eventually, membership director at the supportive community. former Central Tennis and Fitness club. There, he lobbied founder/owner Barry Greenblatt to In his career, long-time Sylvania-based yoga add yoga classes as an “extra” member benefit. instructor, and newly-minted author, Mike Aware of Mike’s affinity for the practice, Barry Zerner, has needed all of these…and more. His dragooned him into teaching the classes. The whimsical new book, “Your Other Right,” was rest is history. released in February and is already in its third printing. No wonder. It’s basically a light and Mike was a 45-year-old male when he started helpful memoir of how yoga saved his life—and teaching and quickly was dubbed simply “Yoga can benefit yours, too. Mike” by his students. He worked at Central Tennis and a variety of other locations before “As an instructor for the past 21 years, and re- gaining long-term assignments at Wildwood flecting on what yoga has done for me—I Athletic Club, the Victory Center, and wanted to share those experiences with others,” UToledo—gaining hundreds of local fans in the Mike said. process. The beginnings of the book started four years Initially, yoga gave Mike the time flexibility to ago. “At first, I began writing these ideas down help his aging and ailing parents. He moved back without any real thought about what form it into his childhood home in the Corey Woods would take. But while having lunch with a long- neighborhood and was the primary caregiver in time friend, Shirley Joseph, she gave me one of their final years. Now, he lives there with his her favorite books called “My Daddy’s a Pretzel.” White Shepherd/Golden Labrador rescue dog named Genna and continues teaching several Mike said its author, Baron Baptiste, whose classes a week. parents were yogis, framed pictures and stories in a playful format designed to present yoga as a However, his main focus now is “Your Other positive family influence. He was immediately Right.” He is scheduled for a book-signing from captured by the dreamlike approach and this is 10 am to 2 pm on May 22 at Yogaja Yoga studio what gives “Your Other Right” an almost Dr. at Cricket West in Toledo, a benefit for the Vic- Seuss quality. tory Center. In addition, he will conduct a yoga workshop on June 12 from 10:30 am to noon at “I targeted the book to 13 to 18-year-olds, but Holistic Hands, 2086 Brookdale in Toledo to it works for everyone. It speaks to young adults support Holistic Hands Wellness Gallery. who feel different from others, who feel alone and unsure of themselves. I want them to know If you have a chance to chat with him, his this is normal, that they should challenge them- point will be simple. “It’s worth it if I can touch selves to move forward,” he stated. just one person with a message of affirmation. No matter what challenge you face that makes Growing up in Sylvania Township, Mike was you feel different—whether that’s a chronic con- asthmatic and “allergic to everything.” At age 10 dition, confinement to a wheelchair, or a he saw a photo of himself and noticed that, “my crooked face ... just don’t give up.” face was pushed all to one side.” He believes this Longtime Sylvania resident Mark Luetke has resulted either from Bell’s palsy, an undiagnosed served on city council, the board of education, and polio condition, or a horseback riding accident. numerous foundation and community boards. Still, he went on to be an athlete in high school, participating in football, baseball, basket- ball and tennis at Maumee Valley Country Day School. He played varsity tennis at the University of Denver, but left school early to try his hand on the professional tour. That decision produced two life-changing events. First, he was introduced to yoga by tennis pro

6B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Harroun Park restoration continues—it’s planting time! these hungry birds to eat, and their white You can help protect these new trees by not City of Sylvania Tree commissioners Pat O'Brien, superintendent, Park flowers are attractive to the human eye as feeding the deer. Feeding deer encourages Tori Diesing and Rick Barricklow and Forestry with the city of Sylvania, well. them to linger too long in the park and plant river birch. inspects a swamp white oak planted browse too heavily on native vegetation. Na- 10 years ago. This year, our city’s Tree Commission, De- tive plants never have a chance to regrow BY CANDY SARIKONDA partment of Forestry, the Sylvania Area when they are constantly chewed on, and in- west hillside by hand, using loppers and Chamber of Commerce, and Sylvania Rotary vasive plants then have a chance to pop up in The invasive plant removal project at Har- chainsaws. As TNC removes invasives in the partnered together for an Arbor Day event, their place. Deer do not eat invasive plants. roun Park has been underway for the past park, they have been careful to preserve any hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in cel- As a result, overbrowsing by deer can literally year, and will continue this year. The Nature native trees and wildflowers that they find. ebration of area businesses who have weath- change an ecosystem--for the worse. Deer Conservancy will be returning this spring to Trees planted years ago by our city’s Forestry ered the pandemic and served our city can also become aggressive when they get continue removing invasive common buck- Department are now visible and thriving. Pat through this challenging time. The event, used to human contact. So it really is best to thorn, non-native grasses, and invasive flow- O’Brien, the cty of Sylvania’s Superintendent called “Here We Grow Again” brought these avoid feeding them, and instead support their ering plants like garlic mustard from the site. of Parks and Forestry, explained that about 10 partners together to install 21 trees in the more natural behavior. If you are a longtime visitor to the park, you years ago, emerald ash borer beetles de- park in honor of the 21 businesses receiving have probably noticed that the park has stroyed most of the ash trees in Harroun honors this year. These large sapling trees in- The Forestry Department and Tree Com- “opened up” considerably. There are now Park. The dead ash trees were removed, and cluded river birch, black gum, Red Sunset mission will be planning outreach events in clearings where once there were dense stands O’Brien and his crew installed sapling maple and sycamore and were planted on the the future at Harroun Park. Visitors can look of common buckthorn. The river ecosystem, sycamore, river birch, black willow, swamp west end of the park by forestry staff and tree forward to bird tours and plant tours, as quar- now increasingly free of these invasive trees, white oak, and Ohio buckeye trees in the commissioners. The Tree Commission will be antine restrictions ease. In the meantime, be is beginning to heal itself. area. Cottonwood trees emerged on their caring for these trees during their first grow- sure to visit the park this spring. You can find own. These trees are now much larger and ing season, watering them and protecting numerous species of birds arriving to the area I have been documenting the native wild- quite healthy. Two tulip trees also survived them from deer browsing. Deer are a signifi- during spring migration this May, including flowers that are beginning to spring up from the buckthorn invasion, and O’Brien is now cant challenge in the park, causing damage to warblers, Baltimore orioles, Rose-breasted seeds that have long been dormant in the soil. training them, carefully pruning them to many young sapling trees and often killing grosbeaks, green herons, indigo buntings and Native wildflower seed has been shown to grow into healthy mature trees. them. So some newly planted trees have been many more. Sylvania Rotary has replaced the grow after remaining dormant for 70 years, enclosed in protective wire fencing, while shelter alongside the river, it is a wonderful and I am seeing plants like Golden Ragwort, “One generation plants the trees, another others have been treated with repellant. Did place to sit and relax. The Farmer’s Market wild geranium, jewelweed, dogbane, wild gets the shade.” you know that deer do not like dryer sheets? will also take place at the park this year, on ginger, wild bergamot, cutleaf coneflower, Yes, we’re even trying out dryer sheets as a re- Tuesdays from 4-7pm. Harroun Park really is blue violet, downy violet, wingstem and many Our Sylvania Tree Commission has taken pellant on some trees. We’ll let you know how the place to visit in Sylvania this year, we others begin to appear or spread as the that to heart. Working together with the it works! hope to see you in the park soon! restoration continues. Now that the buck- Forestry Department, the commission has thorn is removed, these plants have the sun- been working to select the most appropriate Southview student continues start-up business light and space they need to grow. And tree and wildflower species for the floodplain breathe. ecosystem. Trees typical of such an ecosystem A sample of the shoes painted by Beyana Kemp also does custom have been chosen for their ability to provide Southview senior Breyana Kemp. designs on clothing for her The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Intera- food and shelter for birds and butterflies, company, Bresie’s Creations. gency Restoration Team has been using a while also beautifying the park. Serviceberry BY STEVEN BIEBER forestry mower to remove much of the buck- trees have been planted on the east side of the that’s how my shoe business started.” thorn, and this spring they will continue to park, alongside the river, in an area fre- During the pandemic, most people were The price range for her business can range remove remaining stands of buckthorn on the quented by flocks of cedar waxwings. These forced to spend long periods of time in their trees will provide loads of healthy berries for homes with little to do. This allowed some peo- from $50-$100 dollars depending on the shoe ple to explore other hobbies and passions. For type, what kind of paint she must use, and what TOMASE DENTAL CARE some people, they were able to start a new busi- the customer wants painted on. Painting shoes ness. Breyana Kemp, senior at Southview High can be a difficult process depending on what Friendly and Caring Team, Your Comfort is our Priority! School, started painting shoes for her business Kemp needs to paint. Accepting new patients! during quarantine called Bresie’s Creations. Her passion for art started when she was a child. “One of my shoes I did I put a whole bunch SMILES ARE THIS EASY! of cartoon characters on it and you have to get Call Dr. Timothy Tomase for a variety of treatment options to restore “Ever since I was about five, I’ve been coloring the small eyes and the mouth and it’s really hard and drawing. When I was younger, I used to look to get all the detail on there.” your smile to health, comfort and beauty. at a TV screen ... let’s say SpongeBob and I would just look at it and start drawing the characters by Kemp says she plans to go to Columbus Col- 7616 King’s Pointe Rd. • Sylvania Township hand.” lege of Art and Design to major in graphic illus- 419.474.5858 • www.toledoohiodental.com tration and minor in fine arts. The plan for Kemp started her business last summer dur- Kemp is to continue her business during college. ing the pandemic. “Over the summer during “During college I’m going to try to continue my COVID, I was bored in the house and then one business. Then, after college, they have intern- of my friends asked if I could paint her shoes and ships and I’m going to see where that takes me.” I just said yea because she’s my friend. My mom posted it on Facebook, everybody saw it and People who want to have their shoes painted can reach her on her Facebook page, her Insta- gram (@bresies_creations), and soon she will have her own website for people to contact her.

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 7B William Powell — The Debonair Detective surd plotline is straight out of a daytime soap, BY JENNIFER KELLOW-FIORINI but the considerable talents of these two stars Myrna Loy and William Powell co-starred in “The Thin Man” with their scene- make it believable and heartbreaking. stealing dog, Asta. REEL CINEMA Powell and Lombard divorced after two Code was enforced, he was nominated for an in 1940 and continued to work until his last Urbane implies high cultivation and poise years of marriage when they discovered the Oscar two more times, but only took home a film in 1955 — Mr. Roberts. According to coming from wide social experience— only thing they had in common was Scotch, lifetime achievement award. women who knew him, Powell was the incar- debonair, suave, smooth, sophisticated. Ur- and Powell lamenting he didn’t want to be Mr. nation of his famous Nick Charles character. bane is a word that comes up again and again, Lombard. By 1934 he was involved with Jean In 1937, after Jean Harlow’s death, he mys- “He was Nick Charles, and he was good.” when discussing pre-Code films, and specifi- Harlow, but with his ego bruised by Lombard, teriously left Hollywood for two years only cally when describing William Powell. So he could never fully commit to another beau- later revealing he had been diagnosed with For more Reel Cinema articles, resources, much so, that at times it feels the word was in- tiful blonde whose career, at the time, was big- rectal cancer, recovered, and then returned to and photos, check out the Reel Cin blog at jen- vented just for him. ger than his own. In 1933 Warner dropped his Hollywood. He married actress Diana Lewis fior.com/blog-1. contract when he refused to take a wage cut. Born in Pittsburgh in 1892, Powell was act- A confidential memo from the studio called ing on the New York stage in his twenties be- him “washed up.” fore heading to Hollywood where he made 30 movies in the silent era. Early in his career Against everyone’s protest, including the Powell specialized in slimy villainous types head of MGM, his agent got him a part in until 1929 when he was cast as detective Philo Manhattan Melodrama in 1934 opposite Vance in The Canary Murder Case for Para- Myrna Loy. Next he was cast as Nick Charles mount Pictures opposite a luminous Louise in The Thin Man — a surprise hit for MGM Brooks and future star Jean Arthur. Although that spawned six sequels. At age 41, the studio the film itself is stilted due to the technical thought he was too old for the part, but the limitations of early talkies, Powell’s charm is supposedly “washed up star” was hotter than evident. ever. In The Thin Man, Powell plays hard- drinking, high-living Nick Charles, a former At Paramount, Powell was paired several detective who resides in a penthouse apart- times with actress Kay Francis, and usually ment with his socialite wife and partner in cast as a playboy or a gigolo in movies like crime Nora (Myrna Loy). Nick and Nora Ladies Man — the film where he met second spend their days and nights drinking and wife Carole Lombard. He hated these roles hosting parties. Together they’re the epitome saying, “I’m throwing down the gauntlet. I’m of wit and class. So convincing were Powell not a ladies man. I’m not handsome. Someone and Loy as an on-screen couple, audiences like Valentino should’ve played this part.” thought they were really married. When stay- ing in hotels on publicity tours for the films, In 1932 both Powell and Francis defected Loy would have to assure the concierge that from a struggling Paramount to Warner where they DID want separate rooms. they were paired for their last two films to- gether. Jewel Robbery stars Francis as the tro- By mid 1934, when the Code was enforced, phy wife of a Viennese baron and Powell as a audiences, particularly in the Midwest, were gentleman thief who steals her diamonds and beginning to cool to stories about sophisti- her resistance. This delicious comedy for cated city folk. It’s a testament to the chemistry grownups is a pre-Code favorite. Later that of Powell and Loy that the Thin Man series year, they made another pre-Code classic, One bucked this trend with its enduring popularity, Way Passage, with Powell as a convicted, but earning Powell an Oscar nomination and a still sophisticated murderer on his way by ship $500,000 ten-film contract. One of pre-Code’s to San Francisco for execution, and Francis as best-known films, The Thin Man even in- a beautiful woman with a terminal illness. spired the title characters’ names in the 2008 They meet on the boat and fall in love, each film Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist. After the without knowing the other’s secret. The ab- William Powell with Jean Harlow. LONCAETWION! $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 05/31/21 In 1935, William Powell starred in “Reckless” with Jean Harlow.

8B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Sylvania Recreation District

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 9B Child Care Chat Choosing a Quality Summer Camp BY DESIREE THOMPSON you know your role as far as preparing your child for the day. It’s important to do research on the summer camp you are considering for • Who provides field trip transporta- your child. The ODJFS has a child care di- tion? rectory link for families that will allow you to view inspection reports of individ- • How are the campers divided into ual programs. Some important things to groups? look for and ask about are: • Do different age groups mix through- • Staff to child ratio during a normal out the day? day as well as field trips and swimming activities • What is the sick child policy? • What COVID protocol is in place? • Staff training, experience and educa- • What are the COVID related cleaning tion and sanitizing procedures? Here at Sylvania Child Care we strive • Is a typical daily schedule posted and to achieve and excel in these areas. We easy to follow? double our ratios during all field trip and swimming activities. All lead staff as well • Do the activities fit your child’s inter- as staff that open in the morning and ests? close in the evening are certified in Child- care safety courses. The children are di- • Weekly lesson plan includes arts and vided into age groups during day-camp crafts as well as outside activities hours. We have weekly themes and field trips. The camp staff also does weekly les- • How are emergencies handled at son plans that include a variety of crafts, camp or if you need to reach your child experiments and outdoor games. Feel free immediately? Are you able to locate your to check us out. We are always happy to child at any given time? welcome new families into our program. • Medication policies and procedures. Desiree Thompson is the Child Care Who is in charge of medications? Can my Director for Sylvania Community Services. child carry their medication? • Field trips are well planned out and 2 0 2 1 S T. F R A N C I S D E S A L E S SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS REGISTER AT SFSKNIGHTS.ORG/CAMPS OR THROUGH SCANNING THIS QR CODE BASKETBALL CAMPS BASEBALL CAMP Elite Basketball Camp Su | June 6 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm M – W | June 7 – 9 • 9:00am - Noon M – W | June 7 – 9 • 9:00am - Noon Location: SFS Main Gym & Aux Gym Location: SFS Baseball Field For those entering grades 7-9 (Co-Ed Camp) For those entering grades 4-9 (Co-Ed Camp) Cost: $75 Cost: $60 per player Youth Basketball Camp M – W | June 14 – 16 • 9:00am - Noon SOCCER CAMPS Location: SFS Main Gym & Aux Gym Development Soccer Camp For those entering grades 3-6 (Co-Ed Camp) M – Th | June 14 – 17 • 9:00am - 11:30am Cost: $55 Location: SFS Stadium FOOTBALL CAMPS For those entering grades 3-6 (Co-Ed Camp) Clinic of Champions Youth Camp Cost: $85 per player M – W | June 21 – 23 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Elite Soccer Camp T – F | June 22 – 25 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: SFS Stadium Location: SFS Stadium For those entering grades 3-9 (Boys) For those entering grades 7-9 (Co-Ed Camp) Cost: $25 Cost: $100 per player BigMan Camp Futsal Skills Soccer Camp Thursday | June 24 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm in partnership with Futsal Factory Academy Location: SFS Stadium T – F | July 12 – 15 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm For those entering grades 3-9 (Boys) Location: SFS Main Gym & Aux Gym Cost: $10 For those entering grades 3-9 (Co-Ed Camp) Friday Knight Lights Cost: $100 per player Friday | June 25 • 7:20pm - 9:45pm Location: SFS Stadium GOLF CAMP For those entering grades 6-8 (Boys) M – Th | June 14 – 17 • 9:00am - Noon Cost: Free Monday Knight QB Camp Location: Heatherdowns Country Club Monday | June 28 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm For those entering grades 5-12 (Co-Ed Camp) Location: SFS Stadium Cost: $100 For those entering grades 3-9 (Boys) Cost: $10 2323 W. Bancroft Street | Toledo, Ohio | 419-531-1618

10B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Dance with Toledo Ballet this summer 5327 Monroe St., Toledo, Ohio dances with an emphasis on ballet, jazz, and 419-471-0049 contemporary taught by Toledo Ballet’s very toledoballet.com own professional dancers and master teachers Lisa Mayer-Lang and Michael Lang from Toledo Ballet's summer ballet intensives are Broadway. rewarding, week-long classes designed for dancers who want to further develop and re- Summer Ballet Intensives fine their skills, open to students in Levels 5- 7 or by placement audition. The ballet WEEK 1, June 21-25: Guest instructor, pre-intensives, taught by Toledo Ballet faculty, Melissa Gelfin DePoli, Principal Dancer of are Monday-Thursday, 10 am-12:30 pm and Cincinnati Ballet. are open to students in Levels 3-4 or by place- ment audition. The pre-intensives also include WEEK 2, July 26-30: Guest instructor, Re- a Wednesday master class taught by a summer nato Penteado, Former Principal Dancer of guest instructor from 9:15 am-noon. Miami City Ballet. Broadway DANCE Experience WEEK 3, Aug. 2-6: Guest instructor, Lau- ren Fadeley, Principal Soloist of Miami City The Broadway DANCE Experience, June Ballet. 28-July 2, is a week-long intensive designed for students who want to learn Broadway style BGSU Summer Music Institute bgsu.edu/smi BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY The BGSU Summer Music Institute (aka SMI) has earned a glowing reputation for pro- Summer Music Institute 2021 viding quality learning. SMI features intensive sessions designed to improve techniques and musicianship in a fun and supportive atmos- phere. Students will study with BGSU music faculty, guest artists and experienced college students who will challenge and inspire! For the first time in its history, SMI will be completely virtual. STAND OUT. SESSION ONE SESSION TWO SESSION THREE Week of June 13 Week of June 21 Week of June 28 DOUBLE REED PERCUSSION JAZZ (NEW!) BRASS PIANO SUPER SAX MUSICAL THEATRE VOCAL ARTS MUSIC THEORY (NEW!) STRING ALL CAMPS ARE VIRTUAL FOR SUMMER 2021! Each camp session has varied dates between 2 and 5 days. Visit bgsu.edu/smi for more information and to register.

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 11B Forte Music School Sylvania 3208 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo Recreation District 419-540-0070 ForteMusic419.com www.playsylvania.com If you are looking for something fun, try The Sylvania Recreation District is offer- music lessons. Forte Music School offers one- ing a variety of sports camps including base- on-one music lessons in person and online, ball: basketball; cheerleading; football; golf; for all instruments, voice, stage presence, mu- lacrosse; soccer; softball; tennis; volleyball; sical theatre, for children and adults, begin- and swim lessons. Visit playsylvania.com for ners to advanced. The school has one of the specific dates,times and to register. The dis- largest selections of the most professional trict is also holding Summer Day Camp on teachers to choose from in one location. Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to Choose from our 35+ experienced, fun, pa- 5:30 pm. Go to www.playsylvania.com for tient, and dedicated teachers who can teach more information or to register. any style of music, from classical to rock, voice, singing, piano, keyboard, violin, viola, Camp Widewater cello, upright bass, guitar...electric, bass, Liberty Center, Ohio acoustic, classical, banjo, mandolin, drums, 419-533-5900 trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium, saxo- [email protected] phone, flute, recorder, clarinet, oboe, and more. Forte Music School is open seven days Beautiful Camp Widewater is nestled in the a week and offers a wide range of available les- arms of the Maumee River. With 106 acres to ex- son times. We have a large professional facility, plore, it is the perfect place for campers and re- a retail store, a comfortable waiting area, a treat groups to experience the great outdoors. large parking lot, observation windows on all doors, and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Camp Widewater has several summer camps to choose from. Campers are kept busy with archery, canoeing, and other traditional camp activities. They stay in Harmony Lodge, a full- service retreat center with dormitories, dining and meeting spaces. Camp Widewater is also the perfect place to host a retreat. Just a short drive from Toledo, it offers visitors a chance to get away close to home. Visit westohiocamps.org for more information. Designed for children ages 4-12, Toledo Ballet’s summer camps will introduce your little ones to the world of dance through fun and engaging activities. No formal dance experience required! ALICE IN WONDERLAND & DANCE EXPLORATION CAMPS OTHER FAIRY TALES CAMP June 21-25 & July 12-16, 2021 June 21-25, 2021 12:30PM - 2:30PM 10:00AM - 11:30AM Explore the wonderful world of dance! Young dancers learn JUNGLE BOOK & ANIMALS OF about the different genres of THE WILD CAMP dance and movement, July 12-16, 2021 including ballet, jazz, modern 10:00AM - 11:30AM dance, and more during this Ignite your child’s inner week-long camp designed creativity and imagination! to expand horizons, build Centered on classic stories you coordination, and encourage know and love, including Alice self expression. Ages 6-8. in Wonderland, other fairy tales, The Jungle Book, and Animals THE NUTCRACKER CAMP of the Wild, your little dancers July 19-23, 2021 will explore the magical world 10:00AM - 12:00PM of storytelling through creative Toledo Ballet Company movement, coordination, and members will provide dancers beginning ballet. Ages 4-5. with an inside view of The Nutcracker, audition techniques, and various age appropriate Nutcracker dances. Ages 7-12. To register, call 419.471.0049 or visit toledoballet.com

12B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Sylvania STEM Children’s Theatre Center Workshop 3315 Centennial Rd., Ste. H, Sylvania 2417 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 419-283-3084 419-244-5061 [email protected] ctwtoledo.org sylvaniastem.org Get the drama out of the house and into the Kids love our camps! We frequently hear, theatre where it belongs! Children’s Theatre “This is all my kids have talked about all week, Workshop offers a wide variety of camps all what else do you have?” Sylvania STEM Cen- summer, ranging from day camps on a theme, ter has been offering fun STEM based pro- to acting intensives, to summer musicals. With grams for the last 10 years. We offer a variety programs for ages 4-18, sibling discounts, pay- of camps to ignite imagination and spark in- ment plans, and scholarships, CTW has a dy- terest in Science, Technology, Engineering, namic and accessible program planned for every and Math. With camps like Exploratory kind of theatre kid! While Covid-19 precautions STEM, LEGO Robotics, Battle Bots, Stop Mo- are in place, CTW’s staff will ensure all campers tion, Rockets Rock, Build Your Own 3D spend time outdoors so they can enjoy mask Printer, and Underwater ROVs, it’s sure to be breaks and fresh air while remaining creative an exciting summer full of adventure! and dramatic (the good kind!). Registration is available at ctwtoledo.org/summer-2021. Camp dates are June 7-July 30. C a m p times vary with most starting at 9 am or noon and ranging between two to three hours. Ages: Entering grades 1-12 Cost: $150-$300, depending on the camp To register visit sylvani- astem.org/summer-camps

SUMMER ACADEMIC YOUTH PROGRAMS Discover exciting summer learning opportunities for students in 3rd-12th grade! Students will expand their knowledge, build life skills ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT CAMPS and explore their interests in virtual and in-person camps offered by Bowling Green State University. 3rd – 8th Grade Summer academic youth programs offer interactive, • Math • Science hands-on learning experiences led by world-class • Reading • Social Studies educators. Camp materials are provided for each program and included in the cost. SUMMER ACADEMIC YOUTH PROGRAMS Visit www.bgsu.edu/summercamps to see the 6th – 12th latest new programs and complete information, or reach us at [email protected] or 419-372-0424. • Astrophotography • Forensics • Audio Production • Future Med: Exploring Health Careers • Eat 2 Compete: Fitness & Nutrition • Pre-Law Camp • Farm to Fork • Veterinary Science SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE 6th – 12th • Brass • Music Theatre • Double Reed • Music Theory • Jazz • Saxophone • Percussion • String • Piano • Vocal Arts To our individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, [email protected], 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

14B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 Lisa’s Nails Spring Raffle Winners Drawn Get your toes (& fingers!) Spring-ready ~ visit Lisa’s Nails to complete the look you want! 419/517-0092 Gift cards available! Lisa’s Nails • 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. • Toledo, OH 43623 ProMedica Toledo Hospital & Russell Ebeid Children's Hospital Auxiliary members Lynn Guitteau, Laura Robinson, Alice Orzehowski, Jill Souza, and Denise Benton pull the winning tickets for the Spring Garden Raffle winners Kathy Brady Lathrop, Anne Hartley, and Dee Talmage. Support of the raffle helped raise more than $1,200 for the auxiliary. Inspirational Speaker at Prayer Event Featured speaker Major Scotty Jim Oedy, 2021 Gus Yeager Smiley talks with Malcolm and Distinguished Community Service Peggy Richards of Supplemental Award recipient, addresses the Staffing, signature sponsors at the crowd gathered at The Premier NWO Prayer Breakfast/Dinner held on Heatherdowns Boulevard. May 6. Major (Ret.) Scotty Smiley, who Dr. Tom Bauer, emcee for the became the first blind active-duty event, welcomes guests to the officer in military history, shares a 32nd annual NWO Prayer moment with his son Graham. Breakfast/Dinner. —by Mary Helen Darah

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 15B Walker Cones For Seniors Are Back Tana Ohneck and Charla Bracken of Walker Funderal Homes celebrate Mayberry Village Apartments the return of the Walker $2 cone for seniors the first Monday of every month from noon to 5 pm at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt, Where Friends Gather. 5908 W. Sylvania Ave. “Although this is the first time in our 33 years of Governor’s Award for the Arts Recipient marriage that we are living in a rental property, we are pleasantly surprised on how we have Sylvania resident adapted to this lifestyle. We have made some Nigel Burgoine, very nice neighbors and friends and the overall artistic director for accommodations far exceeded our expectations. Ballet Theatre of We truly love Mayberry Village Apartments and Toledo, was honored hope this will be our home for a very long time.” on May 10 with the Governors’s Award Settle into your upgraded apartment at May- for the Arts for his berry Village today! We are a vibrant inde- role in arts pendent living community for people ages 55 education. The or better. program was also $895/month for a 1-bedroom apartment aired on May 15. The (725 sq. feet) program was $1095/month for a 2-bedroom apartment presented by the (950 sq. feet) Ohio Arts Council. Amenities Include: 8160 Sunset Ln Petals on the Go Sylvania, OH 43560 • On-site gym (419) 824-0222 Val Krueger and husband Dave brought their flower truck to Earth to Oven • In building laundry Cafe in Haymarket Square where Emma Gluss was able to get a bouquet • Secure entry system to give to Morgan Krueger. • Private patio • Pet friendly apartments • and So Much more First Month’s Rent Free

16B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 LIVES CELEBRATED Lawrence Allegrini Patricia; and parents. Charles Deiger vate memorial and encourages everyone to cel- In lieu of flowers, the family suggests me- ebrate her life in their own way. Contributions Lawrence “Larry” E. On Friday, April 23, are suggested to the benevolence of the family. Allegrini, 76, of Toledo, morial donations be made to the Ability Cen- 2021 Charles Michael Visit walkerfuneralhomes.com passed away April 30, ter, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560, or Deiger passed away 2021 at Toledo Hospital. to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, peacefully at the age of 73 Julius Materni He was born in Colum- lls.org. Online condolences may be made at surrounded by the love of bus, Ohio to Arnold and walkerfuneralhomes.com. his family. Charles was Julius “Jeep” Materni, Ruth Ann (Veeley) Alle- born Dec. 30, 1947 in age 79, a longtime Toledo grini on July 27, 1944. Marianna Rall Toledo, Ohio to Charles police officer, died May 1, Larry graduated from and Adele Deiger. After 2021. Aquinas High School in Marianna Katherine graduating from Bowser Columbus where he played football. He then Rall, age 89, of Toledo High School, Charles volunteered to serve his Surviving is his wife, briefly and proudly attended The Ohio State passed away peacefully on country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Janet; children Kenneth, University. Larry married his true love, Kathy, Friday, April 30, 2021, in After his service, he devoted much of his time Scott, and Jeff Materni on Feb. 15, 1969. Together, they loved spend- Toledo Hospital. Mari- building a successful, family-owned company and Allison Armstrong; ing time in Florida and traveling back to anna was born in Toledo with his brothers, Leo and Tony. several grandchildren; Columbus to visit family and as part of the on Sept. 17, 1931, to Lud- In his younger years, he spent time skiing siblings Susan Hens, Sally Rumer, and Robert Buckeye Boosters. Larry coached soccer for wig and Maria (Kneipp) and building his own home in Colorado with Materni. several years for Notre Dame Academy. In Becker. She loved work- his wife and children. Charles also enjoyed golf The family would like to extend a special younger years, Larry was active at Regina Coeli ing in her vegetable and and boating and never missed his children’s thank you to the staff at SICU at The Toledo Parish and, most recently, Little Flower flower gardens, and was a loving mother and baseball and soccer games. Mike also enjoyed Hospital for their compassionate care of Jeep. Catholic Parish. He worked for Ford Motor grandmother. Marianna was a member of trips to Las Vegas and spending time in Condolences and fond memories may be Company at the Woodhaven Stamping Plant Christ the King Catholic Church for over 30 Florida. While he had a quiet presence, his shared on his page at walkerfuneral for over 30 years before retiring. Larry was yrs. She was very active in the church and her kindness and generosity spoke volumes. He homes.com. known for his calming personality, love of fam- greatest joy was being in the choir. spent the rest of his very full life devoting his ily, and enthusiasm for Ohio State. She is survived by her children Sharon Rall, heart and soul to his wife, Susan, and his chil- Bobby Simmons Left to cherish his memory are his children Richard Rall, and Roberta \"Bobbie\" (Zolton) dren. Scott (Anna) Allergrini, Beth (Scott) Hopkins; Ziviski; seven grandchildren; six great-grand- He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan Bobby James Simmons, age 74, of Toledo, grandchildren Kameron, Noah, Alexis, Cas- children; and many nieces and nephews. She (Babkiewicz) Deiger; daughter Katie (Greg) Ohio passed away May 10, 2021 at Ebeid Hos- sidy; siblings-in-law Ruth Ann, Dorothy (Jerry, was preceded in death by her parents; son Engel; son Shane Deiger; son Mathew Deiger; pice in Sylvania. He was born on July 24, 1946 deceased), Patty, Bill (Marcia), John (Debbie); Gary; sister Marie; brothers Donald and and grandchildren Caiden, Dimitri, and Tris- to Andy and Katie Mae (Smith) Simmons in and many nieces, nephews, and other loving Joseph. tan. Union County, Miss.  family and friends. He was preceded in death In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made Along with his parents, Charles was pre- by his wife, Kathy, in 2016; brother Joe; sister to Christ The King Catholic Church or your ceded in death by his first wife, Marley, son He attended Union County Training School favorite organization. Joel, and brothers, Leo and Lawrence. and later graduated from B.F. Ford High Memorial contributions may be made Dis- School in 1966 where he was class president. abled American Veterans Charity or the His academic career included a B.S. degree in Cherry Street Mission, 1501 Monroe St., political science from Mississippi Valley State Toledo, OH 43604. Visit University in 1970. Bobby also received an walkerfuneralhomes.com M.A. in Political Science (1976) and an M.A. in American History (1996) from the Univer- Kathy Holewinski sity of Toledo. While he was a master’s student in Toledo he worked as a graduate assistant in Kathy Ann Holewin- American Government and joined the Toledo ski, age 64, went to join Police Department. He became a member of our Heavenly Father on the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in 1976 and was May 1, 2021 surrounded inducted into the National History Honor So- by her loving family. She ciety in 1992. was born on March 18, 1957 to James and Flora Bobby was a member of the Toledo Police Laney, in Toledo, Ohio. Department from 1972-2000. During his As the oldest of five chil- twenty-eight years with the department, he dren, she worked hard to keep the others in worked as an officer and later a detective line. within Vice/Narcotics Unit, Street Patrol, Re- Kathy loved tending to her garden while cruitment, Juvenile Investigation, Crimes lending an ear to all her family and friends. She Against Property and Persons, and Records always knew the right thing to say in every mo- Section. He served on several committees in- ment whether it was a kind word, a Bible verse, cluding the Juvenile Gang Task Force, Political or a piece of advice. She applied her heart and Action Committee (Toledo Police Patrolmen’s mind to become many things in this world as Association), and Education Committee. a baker, an entrepreneur, a true green thumb gardener, a painter, and a master crafter. He also worked as a substitute teacher in the Above all, she was a loving mother to her Toledo Public School system and taught Crim- seven children Heather (Mike) Lindsey, April inal Investigation and Criminal Law at Owens (Ken) Cook, Crystal Lashley, Stacy Speegle, Community College, Toledo, Ohio.  Timothy (Rosie) Speegle, Michael (Lindsey) Speegle, and Rebecca (Patrick) Nowacki; a lov- He retired in 2000, and in his leisure time ing grandmother to Austin, Summer, Logan, he enjoyed listening to his favorite jazz artists, Ava, Emma, Carston, Madison, Talya, Morgan, spending time with his dog, Sam, playing his Liam and Lincoln; a loving daughter to Flora saxophone, playing golf, and working in the Laney; a loving sister to Cindy, Bobby, Jay and flower garden.  Greg; a loving wife to husband Mark Holewin- ski; and loving stepmother to Allen and Bobby was strong, intelligent, and soft-spo- Christopher. Her love extended to in-laws, ken. He was known for his quiet wisdom, sup- nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. portive nature, and as a man who strived to To honor Kathy’s wishes, there will be no fu- better himself. Bobby was always willing to neral service. The family will be holding a pri- sacrifice himself for others, especially his beloved children and family. He is survived by his children Vanessa (Marc) Edwards, Nicholas (Sarah) Simmons; grandson Blake Cooper; two great-grandchil- dren Blake Jr., and Bryce Cooper; siblings Billy (Terri) Simmons and Linda (Curtis) Tarrie; and special friends Mary Hennings and Joeann

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 17B LIVES CELEBRATED Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was when he saw her he probably said: “Hey, how Dale was a 1959 graduate of St. Francis de In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made preceded in death by siblings Shirley, Jimmy, about you wrap it up and we head out to the Sales. He also went to the University of Toledo to the Toledo Humane Society. To send flowers Jewel, and Grace Evelyn. beach for a drink?” where he met his wife while working on the to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dale homecoming float committee. Dale was em- Joseph Peatee, visit Walker Funeral Home His family would like to extend a special Dale was a loving husband, dedicated father, ployed in the family business, Mellocraft, until Tribute store. Visit walkerfuneralhomes.com thanks to his physicians, Dr. Rubin, Dr. Jiang and doting grandfather. He was a caring he became a small business owner. He served and Dr. Badik as well as the staff at Hickman brother and loyal friend. His passion for build- in the Ohio Army National Guard for six years Catering Cancer Center and Ebeid Hospice for their ex- ing and repairing things earned him the affec- in the 107th Armored Cavalry Regiment and Available cellent care.  tionate nickname of “MacGyver.” He loved the later the 612th Engineer Battalion. outdoors and instilled a love of fishing in his 4024 Holland Sylvania Rd. Family and friends are invited to visit from daughters and grandchildren after many boat- Dale was a lifetime member of Conn-Weis- www.barrybagels.com 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in the Walker ing trips. He always used to say: “So much senberger American Legion Post 587 (Toledo), Funeral Home,  5155 Sylvania Ave.  (west of more happens then just fishing.” The space in Melvin Cowart American Legion Post 274 419/885-1900 Corey Rd.) concluded with TPD Honor Guard between reeling in the next fish was always (Fort Myers), and Fort Myers Beach Moose Last Salute. Funeral services will be held  at filled with loving conversations, laughter, and Lodge 964. He served as an officer in Post 587 Award-winning 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in the fu- a cold refreshing drink (alcoholic or not de- in the 1970s. bagels with full neral home with burial to follow at Historic pending on the age of the fishing partner). deli offerings! Woodlawn Cemetery. Visit walkerfuneral- Dale enjoyed annual hunting trips with Dale was preceded in death by his parents, homes.com friends. Over the course of 68 years, he made Donald and Marcella (Boes) Peatee, wife Mitzi; many memories on Devils Lake in Michigan. siblings Donald (Diane) and JoAnne (Beryl) Dale Peatee Stewart. Left to cherish his memory are daugh- He was an extraordinarily giving soul who ters Kimberly (Robb) Feld of Oldsmar, Fla.; Dale Joseph Peatee of impacted the lives of all who knew him. When Suzette (Steve) Biela of Ida, Mich.; grandchil- Fort Myers, Fla., formerly his daughters were young, he was known by dren Sarah, Ashley (Rob) Long, Steven; great- of Toledo, Ohio, passed the basketball team as “Money Bags” as he grandchildren, Adrianna and Dominic; and away peacefully at home used to give each player a quarter for every brothers Carl (Connie), Terree (Kris) and Lar- on April 7, 2021 at the age basket made. He was thrifty, but immensely re- ree. of 79. Wearing a plaid sourceful. His marriage was steadfast and he shirt and jean shorts, he embodied “for better or for worse” with wife The family would like to give a special thank walked into heaven with a Mitzi for 52 years. For those who were lucky you to Dr. Frank Rodriguez and Dr. Monica fork in his hand to have a enough to have witnessed this union, his de- Young for their quality and compassionate bite of the best dessert in votion was the kind of love you read about in care. Kindest of thanks is also extended to paradise, and a bouquet of flowers for the love books or see in movies. Yvonne Henley, CNA, for the excellent care of his life, Mitzi, who had been waiting pa- and endless support she provided. tiently for him in God’s sewing room. I believe WORSHIP  Five Lakes Church DIRECTORY 4765 McCord Road • 419-882-6703 Services: Sundays 9 am. 10:45 am, 12:30 pm Online: 9 am and 10:45 am Wednesdays 7:30 pm http://youtube.com/fivelakeschurch The Wise Man Builds His St. James St. Michael’s In The Hills House Upon a Rock Lutheran Church Episcopal Church Need help placing your foundation? 4727 Sylvania Avenue at Brockton Visit us this Sunday 10:30 am 1/4 mile west of Franklin Park Mall 4718 Brittany 419-531-1616 Flanders Road Church of Christ Sunday Services 9 am Follow the sermons on lovelearnserve.org 419-841-8659 5130 Flanders Rd • Toledo, Ohio 43623 or on Facebook @stmichaelsinthehillsepiscopalchurch flandersrdchurchofchrist.com St. Stephen Zion Lutheran Church ~ LCMC Lutheran Church Rev. Jeffrey Geske 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania, Ohio 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 419-885-1551 734-856-2921 Follow worship services on Facebook Saturdays 4 pm • Sundays 10 am @StStephenSyl Bible class will begin Sundays at 9 am before worship ststephenlutheran.church v Like us on Facebook and visit us on the web at zionlutheranottawalakemi.com Want to publicize your worship services and activities? Contact Sylvania AdVantage for more information, 419-824-0100 or [email protected]

18B YOURGOOD.NEWS SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE • MID MAY 2021 5824 Swan Creek Drive REAL ESTATE AUCTION Toledo, Ohio 43614 Bidding opens Monday, May 17th - 958-982 Wall Street Location location location ! One 3455 Strayer Road owner home on spectacular Thursday, May 27th private treed lot backing up to Swancreek! 4 beds. 3 full baths. 1st floor laundry & full bath. Priced to sell $269,000! By Appointment: 3455 Strayer Road 958-982 Wall Street Marcia Rubini CRS, CLHMS [email protected] 4,795 square foot Maumee • 262,752 square foot Licensed since 1979 residential building on a Toledo warehouse Martin Signature Properties beautiful, private 1.7 acre lot. Located in growing • 6+/- acres 419-870-2009 Maumee/Monclova area. • Mixed Zoning - Heavy Many accessible features. $199,000 industrial site MINIMUM BID AUCTION Showings by appointment only Open House SUNDAY JUNE 13, 2021 1 PM Friday, May 21 12-3 PM 9024 STONYBROOK BLVD. SYLVANIA, OHIO 43560 Opening bid of $150,000. $10,000 deposit $10,000 earnest money deposit required required day of sale. Buyer’s premium 9%. day of sale. Buyer’s premium 8%. Preview and registration open at 11 am Auction will be held online only through WOW! Look at this incredible opportunity to buy a home in Stonybrook Neighborhood with a low minimum bid of only $199,000. proxibid.com/miller-diversified This 4-bedroom home has a stunning view overlooking the pond! Inside the home has a beautiful 1st floor master with huge master bath! The open concept living room, kitchen and dining room make the home perfect for entertaining. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms Both properties sold “as is, where is.” Bidder’s package available on May 10, 2021. Terms and conditions apply. all with walk-in closets and a walk-in attic! The basement is wide opened and ready to be finished or kept for storage! Jerry Miller P: 419-877-7777 1656 Henthorne Dr., Ste. 200 You do not want to miss this auction on Sunday, June 13th at 1PM. Preview begins at 11 AM. C: 419-392-6835 Maumee, OH 43537 Come bid your price! Auctioneer Greg Zielinski • Auctioneer/ReMax Preferred Realtor www.amlinauctions.com • 419-867-7653 Our listings are selling fast & WE have Buyers for YOU! 4547 Whistling Oaks Ct. 7907 Brint Rd. 4619 Whistling Oaks Ct. Douglas Kwiatkowski READY TO LIST ? Broker/Owner 419.215.5634 We will turn your house into a SOLD now! 5674B Mayberry Square Sylvania, OH What projects do I need to fnish? 419.386.0123 When do I list? epichomes.forsale How do I navigate this fast paced market? Take the worry out of the transacton, put expert knowledge & real estate experience to work for you today! 8759 Cedar Bend Rd. 5902 Main St. 2512 Cherry Lake Rd. 8972 Linden Lake Rd. 5354 Palisades Dr. 5049 Willow Glen Rd. Call Us if you want your home SOLD Joe Mathias Lance Tyo Jeff Roesti 419.509.9386 419.290.3713 419.467.9932

MID MAY 2021 • SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE YOURGOOD.NEWS 19B SERVICES HELP WANTED PEST CONTROL BRG PAINT & WALLPAPER LENAWEE INTERMEDIATE BATHROOM/KITCHEN Painting - Paper Removal - Wall Repair INSTALLERS NEEDED! Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, SCHOOL DISTRICT TOP Pay, Paid Weekly. No Material Costs! Boxelder Bugs, Bee/Wasps Wallpapering since 1986 Schedule Flexibility. Join a Winning Team! References - Insured - Reliable Bus Assistants Holland, Ohio Bus Drivers Call 1-844-Arnolds or Free Estimates Counselor email your resume to [email protected] 419/868-8700 Brian 419-297-9686 Director-Technology CHIEF LENDING OFFICER www.citytermiteandpest.com HURLEY’S PAINTING Early Literacy Coach The Metamora State Bank is a Community Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Health Care Assistant Bank looking for a Chief Lending Officer to TREE TRIMMING & Instructor-English Language Arts oversee all lending areas within the bank. SMALL TREE REMOVALS Deck Staining School Mental Health Professionals Over 30 years experience offering high quality Quality Work • Reasonable Prices Sign Language Interpreter Responsibilities would include performance with a conscientious attitude. but are not limited to: Originating and Mention this ad to receive a 10% Discount. FREE ESTIMATES Secretary-CEMaT underwriting small business loans and retail CALL 419/882-6753 Secretary-Facilities/Maintenance loans and building customer growth while Please ask for Jeff Special Education Regional Supervisor serving in the communities of Metamora, Syl- The Tree Specialist CLEANING SERVICES PROVIDED Speech Language Pathologists 419-882-8258 or 419-810-1034 More than 25 years experience providing Technology Support Specialist vania, and Maumee, OH. This position includes managerial responsibili- high quality performance with a Truancy Prevention Specialist conscientious attitude. Goal oriented to Please visit the Lenawee ISD website ties. Education and/or experience should in- clude a bachelor’s degree from a four-year dependability & thoroughness. at lisd.us for more information. college or university plus related banking ex- References provided upon request. perience to have gained knowledge of all Please call Tammy @ 419-882-8258 Background checks will be conducted. EOE phases of consumer, commercial, real estate, and agricultural lending and compliance; or an JOHN’S STUMP GRINDING SMALL BUSINESS LENDING OFFICER equivalent combination of education and expe- –Stump Grinding– The Metamora State Bank is a Community 40 Years Experience! Bank looking for a Small Business Lending rience. 419-467-9504 Send résumes to: Officer. Responsibilities would include [email protected] NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING but are not limited to: originating and Equal Opportunity Employer underwriting small business and retail loans, The Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Meeting* on Monday, June 7, developing new business growth by serving Looking for a strong, confident and 2021 at 5 pm at the Township Hall, 4927 Holland-Sylvania Rd., in the communities, and cross-selling bank responsible person to help with a variety of Sylvania, Ohio 43560 for consideration of the following: products and services. inside & outside work in private home. *Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, until further notice, all Sylvania Township public meetings Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or Hours are very part-time and flexible. Perfect will be held virtually, and not in-person. The virtual meeting will be on www.gotomeeting.com university plus enough related banking experi- for a college student looking for a second job. ence; or an equivalent combination of educa- (Access information available at www.sylvaniatownship.com). Please contact the Sylvania CALL JILL 419-270-2747 Township Zoning Department with any questions. tion and experience. Send résumes to: LANDSCAPE HELPER 1) Variance Request for an outdoor animal enclosure on the north Will train on the job! side setback from 50’ required to 43’ provided for the property [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer Full time work, be able to work Saturdays located at 3328 Cason Ave. (Parcel No. 78-48141) STZR – Starting pay: $12/hour SECTION 804 A PERFECT PART-TIME JOB WALLACE LANDSCAPING 2) Variance Request for an outdoor animal enclosure on the west for stay at home parent/retiree/student - take 734-888-1305 side setback from 50’ required to 37’ provided for the property your kids, grandkids or younger siblings to camp or school in the morning and be home in BOOTH RENTAL located at 3328 Cason Ave. (Parcel No. 78-48141) STZR – time to pick them up in the afternoon. Pleasant Hair stylists and nail techs at Sheer Perfection SECTION 804 A and fun work environment, flexible hours, good pay. Front of house & chef’s assistant Hair Studio, 6381 Monroe St. 3) Variance Request for an outdoor animal enclosure on the south positions available in locally owned café Call Pam at 419-517-4774 side setback from 50’ required to 2’ provided for the property located at 3328 Cason Ave. (Parcel No. 78-48141) STZR – 419-824-0683 SECTION 804 A Sylvania AdVantage Subscriptions Notice: The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct hearings on all issues published within this Receive Every Issue of the agenda. All persons interested in or affected by said requests will have the right and opportunity Sylvania AdVantage to be heard on the question of granting or denying of said requests. Information concerning Subscribe and Support your Local Newspaper! said matters is on file in the Sylvania Township Zoning Office and may be seen Only $26 per year Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. By Order of BZA Don Miller, Chairman GARAGE SALE Find Us On Facebook! 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INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR ACTIVE SENIORS Coming July 2021 Limited units available Live the Life Where senior living apartments stop is where The Crescent is just getting started. Live in luxurious comfort. Tempt your palate. With full kitchens, walk-in closets, Our three distinct dining venues and mobility-friendly showers, private an ever-changing variety of freshly balconies/patios, laundry with made fare, will keep you coming stacked washer/dryer and high- back again and again. All-inclusive end finishes throughout, you’ll be living never tasted so good! tempted to never leave your suite. Tap into technology Stay in the game. and convenience. Play a round with friends or work Resident suites have touchscreens on your game with our state-of- where you can view menus, place the-art golf simulator. The best service requests, see notifications for part? No greens fees and golf is deliveries or check when yoga class never rained out at The Crescent! or happy hour starts. You can even video chat with friends and family. See all that The Crescent has to LIVE THE LIFE offer at TheCrescentLife.com or call 419-469-1766 to schedule a personal tour. 4230 N Holland-Sylvania Rd, Sylvania, OH 43623