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June 18 - July 1, 2019 • Vol. 23, No. 5 • yourgood.news Quynh-Nhu Luring and her son, Micah, sample a cookie from Libby’s 17 Second Cookies at the Sylvania Farmers Market. – Photo by Jennifer Ruple
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Rachel Webster and her son Jackson look over the candy selection at the Village Candy Shoppe during the Red Bird Art Walk
History Half Pints
Sue McHugh and her grandson Danny learn about the history of growing plants and flowers.
YMCA 175TH ANNIVERSARY Diana Jacobson cuts the cake at the Sylvania YMCA/JCC branch, which celebrated with a luau theme.
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LOCAL FEST 2019!
Our Hometown Hero!
Jabari Hardiman receives the Postmaster General Award for Heroism!
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Happenings 2-5A Congratulations 6A Main Street Activities 10-17A Business 18-21A Food 22-23A Schools 1-4B Sylvania Then and Now 5B Community News 6-8, 10-16B Business Cards 9B Lives Remembered 13B Real Estate 14B Classifieds 15B
Ongoing
Alateen Meeting An Alateen meeting for children and teens ages eight and up who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use is held Sunday nights from 7:30-8:30 pm at the United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Call 419-5377500 for more information. Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the third Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 pm at Aspen Grove, 7515 Secor Rd., Lambertville, Mich. Call 800-272-3900 or mready@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer aquatic exercise for survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm. Free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1-2 pm at The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Call the Victory Center at 419-531-7600 for details. Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 am-1 pm. Call 419-865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com. Cancer Support Group A cancer support group meets the second Monday of each month, 6:30 pm, at Mercy Health, St. Anne Hospital, second floor Cancer Library. Open to patients, family and caregivers. Call Marilyn at 419-865-0659 or Laura at 419-754-1277 for more information. Diabetes Education Support Group Monthly support group for people living with Type 2 diabetes meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm at the ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center, Conference Room A, 2100 W. Central Ave., free and open to the public. Call 419-291-6767 or contact sarah.cordrey@promedica.org. Double ARC Online Parent Support Group A free support group for parents / guardians of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders facilitated by FASD specialists meets the second Tuesday from 7-8 pm at the Double ARC building, 5800 Monroe St., Bldg. F-5. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 pm at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. Contact Stoney at 734-635-1392, email stoney1g@aol.com or visit foodaddicts.org. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich., offers God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 pm; meal is at 6 pm.
Healing Service The Victory Center invites all cancer patients and survivors to a Healing Service on the third Tuesday of each month at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. The Healing Service is free and open to the public. Register by calling 419-531-7600. Mom2mom Mom2mom is a way for moms to get connected with others who are also journeying through motherhood. We meet the first Wednesday of every month from September through May from 9:15-11:15 am at Christ the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd. Childcare is provided. facebook.com/Mom2momtoledo/ Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo First and third Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45-11:15 am at West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. Developmentally appropriate childcare provided. For info visit motherscenter.net. Nar-Anon A 12-step program for families and friends of addicts meets on Saturdays from 10-11 am at Mercy St. Anne’s, 3404 W. Sylvania Ave, third floor conference room and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Ln. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 pm the second Tuesday of each month. Park in the back. 419-885-4421. Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For info, call 419-346-2753 or 419-344-9830. Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo Meets first and third Thursdays, Sept.-May at Perrysburg Masonic Hall - 590 E South Boundary at 7 pm. Each meeting is a program or member auction. Stroke Support Group Monthly support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 4 - 6 pm at ProMedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Rd. Contact 419-291-7537 or stroke.support@promedica.org. Survivors of Suicide Support Group Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Advent Lutheran Center, 6735 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 pm. Email Mark Hill at MHill@lssnwo.org or call Nancy Yunker at 419-517-7553 for more information. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held monthly on the third Thursday at 7 pm in SUCC’s Christ’s Chapel, 7240 Erie St. 419-882-0048.
EVENT SUBMISSIONS Items must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Email information to editor@yourgood.news. Please include a phone number in case more information is needed. Toledo Area Genealogy Society TAME Meeting Meets from 7-9 pm the second Monday of the The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meet month September through June at Sylvania the first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 pm United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit in the Sylvania Heritage Museum Carriage tagstoledo.org for info. House, 5717 Main St. 734-847-6366. Toledo Country Live Band TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Toledo Country Live Band is in concert the first Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet and third Saturday, 6 pm at the Church of St. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Andrew United Methodist, 3620 Heatherdowns Rd. Meetings are held Mondays from 9-10:30 Blvd. Light refreshments. Free. Information am and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm. Call 419-262-4453. 419-478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated.
Sylvania Senior Center Programs
Hours: 8 am- 5 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri • 8 am-7:30 pm Tuesdays LUNCH is served from 11:30-12:15 pm Mon-Fri; suggested donation for ages 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. TUESDAY EVENING DINNER served from 4:30-5:15, $8 per person; reserve by 2 pm the Friday before Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly; Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session; Open Gym: when classes are not in session, please see schedule; Quilting & Sewing: Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly; Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly; Woodcarvers: Tue, 3-6 weekly March through December Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 06/19 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Movie Day: Wed 1-3, RSVP, monthly Hatha Yoga: afternoon practice, Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 06/20 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Rug Hooking: 1st & 3rd Thu, 10-11:30, monthly Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Duplicate Bridge: Tue Thu, 1-4, weekly Book Review Group: 3rd Thursday, 2-3, monthly 06/21 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fri 2:30-4, weekly 06/24 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Woodcarving Class: Mon Wed 1-2:30, weekly, limited occupancy 06/25 Franciscan Care Center BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Art Studio Group: Tuesday 9-11, weekly, call for fee Senior Chorus: Tuesday 9:4511:15, weekly Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * Silver Scholars: 5:30-6:30, call for details Hatha Yoga evening practice: 6-7 p.m. *
06/26 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Pinochle: 12:30-3:30, weekly Woodcarving Class: Mon Wed 1-3, weekly, limited occupancy Hatha Yoga: afternoon practice, Wed 2:30-4, weekly, * 06/27 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Podiatrist by appt., monthly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Duplicate Bridge: Tue Thu, 1-4, weekly 06/28 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fri 2:30-4, weekly 07/1 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri 12:30-2:30 Woodcarving Class: Mon & Wed 1-2:30, weekly, limited occupancy 07/2 Jazzercise: Mon-Fri call Christy for details 419-460-1734 Franciscan Care Center BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Chair Yoga: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly, * Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue 1-3 Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Health: Tue 3-4, weekly, * Silver Scholars: 5:30-6:30, call for details Alz./Dementia Caregiver Support Group: 6-7 p.m., open to the public Hatha Yoga evening practice: 6-7 p.m. *
*Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913
Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter.
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Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave. • Sylvania, Ohio 43560
•Through Sept. 15
Life is a Highway: Art and American Car Culture TMA, Canaday Gallery The first large-scale domestic exhibition to provide a historical overview of this topic with an emphasis on the Midwest.With works spanning the 20th-century, the car’s image as a symbol of newness, freedom and independence, mobility, and renewal is explored. Free to TMA members; $12 nonmembers with discounts for seniors, students and military.
•June 9, 30
Olander Summer Refresh, 9 am-noon Olander Maintenance Building Help with weeding, mulching, trimming, and picking up litter. Volunteers receive a boat pass.
•June 13
Spittlebug Hunt & Bubble Fun, 10:30 am
Olander Gorman
Toddlers 18 months to 3 years hunt for spittlebug, find their bubbles and make bubbles with Joyce Davis and her puppets. Pre-register
•June 14, July 19
Yoga Under the Stars, 8:30 p.m. Sylvan Prairie Park, South Lot Enjoy an hour of yoga with Angela Zaborowski and stay for the star party. 16+ only. $12 per class for Sylvania residents; $15 per class for non-residents.
•June 15, 29
Learn to Paddle, 9-10:30 am, 11 am-12:30 pm Olander Boat Ramp Residents $25; non-residents $30. Ages 10 and up can learn about stand up paddleboarding with Sally Lyons. Please pre-register.
•June 18
Fly a Kite, 10 am Olander Open Air Shelter #2 Pre-K to K-age children join ECO Discovery! and create a make-n-take kite. Pre-register. LEGO Challenge: Disaster Island, 3-4 pm King Road Library Imagine being stranded on an island far, far away and then a disaster strikes! It's the Library LEGO challenge! What will you build? Teens.
•June 19
What To Do When You Get Stopped by the Police Workshop, 6:30-8:30 pm Sylvania Library Do you know what to do if the police stop you? The Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club will present helpful information so you can make smart decisions. Teens (13-18) •Ragtime Rick, 8 pm Sodbuster Bar 5758 N. Main Weekly Dixieland music from local favorite Ragtime Rick.
•June 19, Aug. 28
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Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga, 5:30-6:45 pm, 7-8:15 pm Olander Boat Ramp Residents $25; non-residents $30 Ages 10+ can learn with Sally Lyons. Pre-register.
•June 20
With Passport In Hand, 7-8:30 pm Sylvania Library Want to plan a smooth and easy travel expeLocations Franciscan Center, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, 419-824-3707 Olander Park (Nederhouser and Gorman), 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. To register, 419-882-8313, ext. 1013 or programs@olanderpark.com; olanderpark.com Sylvania Libraries 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-2089 3900 King Rd., King Branch 419-259-5380 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo toledomuseum.org Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo toledozoo.org Valentine Theatre 410 Adams St., Toledo valentinetheatre.com Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Manor House) 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo metroparkstoledo.com
rience? Judy Pfaffenberger can help! Attend whichever parts of this travel series interest you. Adults (18+) •Metroparks Toledo Presents: Toledo War, 7-8 pm King Road Library Did you know a war was fought over Toledo? Whether you cheer for Ohio State, Michigan, the origin of this rivalry might surprise you. Adults can learn the strange history of the Toledo War.
•June 20, 27
Resume Workshop, 6-8 pm King Road Library Adults can receive one-to-one help creating an effective resume and cover letter or improve the one you have that reflects your skills, knowledge and education. Sylvania Teen Gamers Guild, 3-5 pm Sylvania Library Chill out and play the hottest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Fortnite, Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, Super Mario Party, and many more. Teen Gamers Guild meets every Thursday in the Teen Area. Teens.
•June 21
ZOOtoDO, 6 pm Toledo Zoo One of the largest fundraisers in the area. Area restaurants provide food for the event. •Billy Currington Concert, 8 pm Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Road 419-381-8851 Grammy-nominated singer for Male Country Vocal performance and Best Country Song. $32.50-$45. •Car Seat Safety for Caregivers, 11 am-Noon Sylvania Library Toledo Children's Hospital Injury Prevention Specialists provide a comprehensive overview of proper car seat use and safety for all children. Includes car seat demonstration and hands on practice. Adults. •Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga, 9-10:15 am, 10:30-11:15 am Olander Boat Ramp Residents $25; non-residents $30. Ages 10+.
•June 21, Aug. 23
Baby/Toddler and Me Yoga, 10:30 am Olander Gorman You and your child will play and practice yoga. For ages 6 months to 3 years. Rachna Maheshwari instructs. Pre-register.
•June 22
Izzy Shuffle 5K Run/Walk, 7:30 am Pacesetter Park 8801 Sylvania-Metamora 419-725-1279 Sponsored by Notre Dame Academy and Sylvania Recreation to benefit NDA scholarship fund. •Red Bird Local Fest, 4-10 pm J&G’s parking lot 5692 N. Main St.
Local musicians, food and craft beers from Upside brewing and Inside the Five. •Guerilla Gardening, 1:30-2:30 pm King Road Library Learn how to transform your world by spreading beauty and nature through making seed bombs to share. Teens (13-18) •Get Your Game On! 2-4 pm Sylvania Library Have you ever wanted to make your own video game? The Sylvania STEM Center will teach you the basics of the Scratch programming language by designing, building and sharing your own video game. Tweens (1013) •Family Hike: Pollinators, 1-2:30 pm Guided nature tour with a park interpreter. Why are pollinators so important to our ecosystem? Did you know that there are insects we don’t commonly think of as pollinators? 1.5 hour. Free, Reservations, Code 204402615 Morning Movie, 10 am-Noon King Road Library Boys and girls, kids of all ages it's show time! We've picked some of our favorite animated feature films to share. It's a great way to start your Saturday. Kids (5-10)
•June 23
Bobby May & Friends, 6-9 pm Sodbuster’s Bar 5758 N. Main Local musician plays weekly.
•June 24
Poetry Writing Group, 6:30-8 pm King Road Library Meet bi-weekly to work with your fellow poets to craft poems. Adults (18+) •Film Festival, 7 pm Franciscan Center The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo presents its film festival. $9 per person. Popcorn and water included. Contact Hallie Freed at 419- 724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org. •‘I Survived...’ Book Party, 7-8 pm Sylvania Library Games, activities, food, and loads of fun await as we survive the next catastrophe! Bring wits, and survival tactics. Kids (5-10) •Get to Know Nintendo Labo, 2-4 pm Sylvania Library Teens can learn how the Nintendo Switch console can be equipped with the Nintendo Labo, a DIY kit for making Toycon objects from cardboard patterns to create games and toys. Gamer's Guild members welcome. •Cricut Basics - 6-7:30 pm King Road Library Get a short introduction to some of the things Cricut can do! Start with a brief tour of features of Design Space, then some simple projects to get started using this cutting machine. Adults (18+), registration required.
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•June 24
•Henna with Body Art by Jen, 4:30-5:30 pm King Road Library Make temporary waves with henna tattoos from artist Jen. Space is limited. Tweens. •Metroparks Toledo Presents: Orienteering, 3:30-4:30 pm King Road Library Revive the lost art of using a compass with these hands-on activities and games.
•June 24-28
Summer Science Camp, 12:45-3:45 pm Lourdes University Lourdes Center for Science Education presents ‘Extreme Extinctions: Exploring Solutions.‘ for students entering grades five through eight. Visit lourdes.edu/sciencecamp or Holli Bone at hbone@lourdes.edu or 419824-3909.
•June 25
Business Boost, 6-7:30 pm King Road Library Businesses need an edge over their competition and the owner who works smarter is often the one who gets ahead. Learn how the Library can help your business get ahead. Registration •Downloads and Desserts, 3-4:30 pm Sylvania Library Watch any good movies lately? Play any games you love? Want to talk about your favorite songs while making desserts? (13-18) •Duck, Duck, Goose, 10 am Olander Open Air Shelter #2 PreK to K-age children can learn about Olander’s geese with ECO Discovery!
•June 26
•Sunset Serenade, 6-9 pm Olander Nederhouser Deck Johnny Reed & the Houserockers Enjoy food from Swisher Dogs and Mayberry Ice Creme while members of Unfiltered, an improv troupe performs before headliner.
$3 admission for nonSylvania resident cars.
•June 27
Screening of the movie ‘Bullitt,’ 7 pm Toledo Museum of Art $5 members, $7 nonmembers, $4 students.
•June 28-30
Crosby Festival of the Arts Toledo Botanical Garden 5403 Elmer Dr. A juried art festival with over 200 artists. Friday, 6-9 pm. Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, Sunday, 10 am-4 pm. Garden Club Forum presents a member flower show in the conference center during the festival.
•June 28
•Summer Disco Party, 8 pm Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Road 24th annual event featuring favorite disco songs and costumed attendees.$20. •Minecraft Meetup, 3:30-4:30 pm King Road Library Join other Minecrafters at the Library to explore, build, battle, collaborate, and survive in exciting virtual worlds. Recommended ages 7-13. •Look up, 10am Olander Gorman PreK and kindergarten children can enjoy songs and games then go on a cloud hunt with Marilyn Machosky. Pre-register.
•June 29
Learn to Paddle, 9-10:30 am, 11 am-12:30 pm Olander Boat Ramp Residents $25; non residents $30. Ages 10 and up can learn about Stand Up Paddleboarding with Sally Lyons. Pre-register •Burgers, Brats & Blues Charter Senior Living 6805 W. Sylvania Enjoy music and food at this fundraiser for Alzheimer’s. $5 at the door.
Sylvania Branch Library Recurring Events 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania, Ohio
Days Mondays
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays
Program Preschool Storytime Code IT Club Family Storytime Babytime Family Storytime Toddler Storytime Teen Gamers Guild Cricut Creations Library Playdate
King Road Branch Library Recurring Events 3900 King Rd., Sylvania, Ohio
Days Mondays Tuesdays
Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays
Program Family Storytime Babytime Toddler Storytime Code IT Jr. Homeschool Hour Let’s Talk! Storytime Playdate Code IT Club Sit, Stay, Read Minecraft Meetup
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Melanie Clark or Ms. Mel of the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club welcomes honorary member Fred LeFebvre and Tom Falvey to the booth and talks about the display.
BY EMILYN LAGGER
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he second annual SHOPPES of Mayberry Square Art and Craft Festival will take place Saturday, June 29 from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, June 30 from 10 am to 5 pm. This free family event is the perfect opportunity to come out and support local businesses while also coming together to have a great time as a community. Visitors can have a day out with the family or a shopping day to themselves as they come and browse through the booths of over 50 vendors featuring arts and crafts, jewelry, snacks, and much more, including featured live music. Face painting will also be available for the kiddos! “The event is almost doubling in size this year, thriving on natural growth and positive word of mouth from vendors last year. We also have a great location and we look
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Time 2-2:45 pm 4-5 pm 10-10:45 am 10-10:30 am 11-11:30 am 10-10:30 am 3-5 pm 6:30-8 pm 10-10:45 am
Time 4-4:30 pm 10-10:30 am 11-11:30 am 4:15-5:15 pm 1:30-2:30 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm 4:15-5:15 pm 7-8 pm 3:45-4:45 pm
Mayberry Days
Helen Ward and her daughter Kerrie Adams learn about Foodie Cards from Gary Ross. forward to a great outcome,” Mike Calandra, vendor organizer, stated. The fun does not stop on Sunday, as events continue into the start of the week. “Activities continue throughout the week with a car show on Monday and a family night on Tuesday. The family night will include activities such as bouncy houses, games, and many other kid- friendly fun things,” Mike said. Mayberry Days is sponsored and organized by the Mayberry Business Association with members taking important roles in many different areas while all working to keep this event successful and growing with each year. This event is highlighted on the Guy in the 419 Live Show, available on Facebook or by visiting guyinthe419.com.
Metroparks wants you to hit the trail
New Chapter
BY MARY HELEN DARAH
The Metroparks of Toledo will be hosting its Trail Challenge June 2019 to June 2020. This year the program has a few new twists. Cycling has been added to the mix and participants may also pedal, paddle, run or walk. All the miles will count toward the participant’s goal and rewards. Miles will count that have been tracked in a Metropark, in a neighborhood, a City Park, on vacation, or anywhere outdoors that participants are purposefully accumulating miles on foot, by bike or kayak/canoe. The goal of Trail Challenge is to get people outside and moving. Michael Bonnar is once again hitting the Metropark trails and is rumored to be the man to beat. In the 2017-2018 Trail Challenge he walked 1,926 miles at Wildwood Metropark. According to his Fitbit stats, in last year’s challenge he walked a total of 20,320,509 steps for 9,251 miles. In the Trail Challenge from June 3, 2018 to June 2, 2019, Bonnar walked 2,290 miles at Wildwood. “In the last Trail Challenge,
Organ dedication concert to be held
The organ console dedication concert at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave., featuring organists Michael Schreffler, David Hufford, Jim Bischoff and Jamie Dauel will be held on June 23 at 4 pm A post-concert wine and hors d ‘oeuvres reception will be held in the lower church. A freewill offering is encouraged. Last July, St. Lucas acquired the 1967 Schantz console from the former St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Adjacent parking and handicapped accommodations are available. For more information call 419-243-8189 or visit stlucastoledo.org.
Val Morris and walking buddy Mike Bonnar, known as the man to beat in the Trail Challenge, are ready to hit the trails at Wildwood Metropark. you could sign up for 50 miles, 100 miles or 150 miles,” he recalled. “They give you one year to reach your goal. Last year I did the 150 miles in 18 days.” The registration fee for entering the program is $20 and it runs June 2019 through June 2020. Participants set goals and create a plan to accomplish their mission. They will receive entry to a private Facebook Trail Challenge group and invitations to special trail hikes, paddles and
bike rides. Those registered are encouraged to hike, paddle and roll toward earning badges, getting outdoors and having fun. Visit metroparkstoledo.com/discover/special-events-and-programs/trail-challenge/ to register. Email completed tracking forms to dawn.dickerson@metroparkstoledo.com or mail it to Metroparks Toledo, Attn: Trail Challenge, 5100 W. Central Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43615.
Johnny Reed & The Houserockers will be featured at the Olander Park System’s Sunset Serenades on June 26 at 6 pm. INTUITION featuring Lady K, J-Bone and TKaye are scheduled for July 10. Mikes with Mics will entertain on July 24; The Bourbon Cowboy will play on Aug. 7 and Chloe & The Steel Strings are scheduled on Aug. 21. Concerts are held at Olander’s Nederhouser Community Hall Deck. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to
enjoy food from Swisher Dogs and Mayberry Ice Cream. Unfiltered, Toledo’s Premier Improv Troupe, gets on stage at 6:15 pm to warm up the audience for the 7 pm headliner. Light refreshments are provided by Oakleaf Village. Sunset Serenades are free for Sylvania School District residents and there is a $3 per car admission for nonresidents. In case of inclement weather, concerts are moved inside the hall.
TOPS’ hosts annual Sunset Serenades
Chris Diver retired from the city of Sylvania Department of Utilities May 31 after 12 1/2 years of service. She always felt that it was an honor and a privilege to serve the community that she calls home. She looks forward to the next chapter in her life.
June is Blood Donation Month
Kingston Healthcare Company is partnering with the American Red Cross to bring awareness to the importance of blood donation. Please visit the Red Cross to donate!
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Bassett/Stoll
Berry/Bagnato
Emily Berry and Vincenzo Bagnato celebrate their marriage on June 1 at Bennett’s Orchard in Ottawa Lake, Mich. The bride is the daughter of Glen and Jane Berry from Ottawa Lake, Mich. and the groom’s parents are Joe (Guisepe) and Pina Bagnato, from Sydney, Australia. The couple met at Camp Matoaka in Maine. When not baking cakes, the bride can be found substitute teaching at Bedford and Whiteford high schools. The bride made her wedding cake for her special day while also creating cupcakes, macaroons, brownies and chocolate chip cookies. Her mother grew some of the flowers and designed the floral arrangements for her daughter’s special day, too. The groom, with experience in the meat and fishing industry, was a construction operator in Sydney and anticipates working in that field here.
Dr. and Mrs. Jim and Betty Bassett announce the marriage of their daughter Victoria to Levi Stoll, son of Mike and Amy Stoll, of Hillsdale, Mich. The bride is a 2016 graduate of Northview High School and is a student at Jackson College, Jackson, Mich. The groom is a 2016 graduate of Freedom Christian School in Pittsford, Mich. The couple wed in a private ceremony on May 16, and reside in Hillsdale, Mich.
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Local Hero Celebrated
Sylvania postal worker Jabari Hardiman receives the Postmaster General Award for Heroism Thursday, June 13. Last April, while on his route Hardiman heard a cry for help from Sister Mary Peter Kaminski who had fallen in her apartment, putting weight onto her right arm. After hearing the desperate cry, he stopped to help and stayed until EMS staff arrived. Later, it was determined that Sister Mary Peter had fractured part of her upper arm. This award is given to postal workers who show the desire to help their community members, and have performed an outstanding act for the community. —by Emilyn Lagger
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Sylvanian on Mission to Save Lives BY MARY HELEN DARAH
Chuck Small is on a mission to teach CPR to as many people as possible. The Sylvanian will be offering CPR classes at Sylvania Area Family Services beginning in July. Small is passionate about his mission after surviving a pulmonary embolism and being rushed to ProMedica Flower Hospital, as he describes it, "in a state of dead.” The instructor/owner of CPR Gives Life explained, “Feb. 11, 2018, was like any other day. My wife and I were going to take a walk after I showered. On Feb. 6, I had hernia surgery. Blood clots are always a worry but not typical following hernia surgery for a man my age. Therefore, I received no protocol for clotting pre- or post-surgery to prevent a clot. I remember getting into the shower and the water wasn't warm yet. It was cold and shocked me. The next thing I knew I couldn’t breathe. I grabbed the towel and made it back to my bed. I yelled to my wife to call 911. She must have screamed. My son didn’t respond at first. He thought he was dreaming. He came the second time she screamed. When he entered our room, she was holding me on the floor. I went into cardiac arrest because I wasn’t getting oxygen. He told her to get out of the way. He then started to do chest compressions. Thankfully he had just taken a CPR class through his job in December. I regained consciousness long enough to be in pain again. I was rolling around on the ground unable to breathe. I remember looking up and a Sylvania cop was standing over me. I was asking him where the paramedics were. The next thing I knew there were five first responders in the room. I recall them grabbing me and throwing me on a carrier. They were trying to get me out as fast as they could. I also remember going out the front door in 10-degree weather when they
loaded me in the ambulance. I felt like I was suffocating and tried to pull off the mask. I coded in the ambulance. The last thing I remember was someone telling me not to fight them. I knew I was in huge trouble and I knew I was dying. I first went to ProMedica Flower Hospital and coded four more times. The doctor then told my wife that she should have no expectations of recovery from the trauma I went through. I was transferred to ProMedica Toledo Hospital. That was 9:15 am Sunday morning and I woke up Wednesday in ProMedica Toledo Hospital, seeing my wife and thinking I made it. Although conscious, I would hallucinate. At one point I thought I was in a terrorist camp and tried to escape. I ripped my IV out, ran and tried to get out the window. I now know why they make restraints.” Once stabilized, the medical team concerned themselves with removing the clot affecting Small’s brain function. “They ran me through some neurological testing while in a coma-like state. There were positive signs that I would be okay,” he recalled. “The day after testing, they began to realize that I could have a decent outcome. By Tuesday, all my blood work was back to normal. I had luminary acidosis. One lung was shut down, half of my heart was trying to work for both sides. My doctor still looks at me like I shouldn’t be here.”
Time to adjust
Small found it difficult adjust to his new life following the catastrophic event. “I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t eat and found thickened liquids disgusting,” he stated. “Yet two and a half days after being on the floor of my bedroom, I was told I could go home. I wanted to get out of the hospital but I was scared to leave. I am still dealing with PTSD but I’m so grateful to be alive.”
An attitude of gratitude
Small is grateful to all those who helped save his life. “Looking back, it was my son giving me CPR, the paramedics, and the medical team at Flower who got me transportable, and the team at Toledo Hospital is the reason I am still here,” he stated. “The doctors and EMTs weren’t looking to take credit. They were incredible. I went back to thank them and brought them cookies. I called it my reunion tour. You can tell that they are passionate about what they do. I wrote them some personal things, especially about giving me the chance to be at my daughter’s graduation. I was so surprised to learn how few people return to thank them. Some of the nurses said that in 40 years they had never seen anyone survive what I had and were so happy to see me.”
Chuck Small credits son Jeff for saving his life by knowing CPR.
“Every doctor said my son giving me CPR was the most critical thing to my survival,” said Small. “I think I had survivor guilt at some level. When I went back to thank everyone at Toledo Hospital, I started getting some very sad details. Three women went in with me that day and all died. My wife attended one of their funerals. I am the only one that came out alive. Again, I believed it was due to my son knowing CPR. I called someone about CPR and asked if I could come to his class and went back several times. I was more and more curious about how and why it worked. The guy in charge asked me if I ever thought about teaching it. I know it may sound strange, but I thought I owed CPR my life. I needed to give back.” Small went through the American Heart and the American Red Cross classes. Before every class he would tell his story. “For many students it changed the way they looked at the class,” he said. “They came to realize how critical CPR is for survival. Eventually I would
take classes over for the guy that taught me. In the last 90 days I have had three days off from teaching CPR. I love teaching professionals, but I really love it when I have a chance to teach lay people. Medical people are doing it as a profession, but I want to teach people who have never thought about CPR before. My mission, 16 months after the incident, is to teach CPR to as many Sylvanians as possible. I believe that every high school student should graduate knowing CPR. It is so simple but saves lives. As great as paramedics are, they are not going to get to your house in time to save your brain. They need a hand before they get there— actually your two hands.” Chuck Small will be teaching a CPR class, sponsored by the Sylvania AdVantage, at Sylvania Area Family Services, located at 5440 Marshall Rd., in Sylvania on July 18, 6:30 pm Classes are open to the public with a suggested $10 donation or a bag of food or hygiene items to assist those served at Sylvania Area Family Services. To register, call 419-882-8415.
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SAFS Pantry Volunteers Stock Shelves
Jerry and Emmy Jakes and their daughter Cindy Betz along with Chris Babcock help get food donations on shelves at Sylvania Area Family Services. —by Mary Helen Darah
Companies Donate Vehicles For Safety Town
Volunteers Serve Community Meal
Sylvania Township Police Sgt. Clarence Whalen, left, and Chief Paul Long, right, thank Owner Bobby Jorgensen of Kistler Ford who donated eight new Ford Mustangs for Safety Town and Central Avenue Walmart Manager Brandi Harvey and Assistant Manager Jeffrey Gerber who donated cash used to purchase the new tricycles along with Teresa Meyers and Mathew Goetz of Tim Hortons for donating donuts and coffee for volunteers during Safety Town held June 10-14 at Central Trail School. According to Sgt. Whalen, the previous cars and trikes were donated to Sylvania Area Family Services to be refurbished and distributed to local families. More on 1B
L-R: Mersadise Zartman, Gillian Hertzsch, Brandon Bohland, Stacie Hertzsch and Lora Parent, volunteers from Church 3TwentyOne, serve a community meal on June 6 at Sylvania Area Family Services. —by Mary Helen Darah
Garden tour planned Students concern leads to sidewalk project The Bedford Flower and Garden Club's
23rd annual Garden Tour will be held Saturday, June 29. The $10 tickets can be purchased on the day of the tour from 9 am to 2 pm at the Bedford Public Library, 8575 Jackman Road, Temperance, Mich. The tour begins with the Library Gardens which include: an Herb Garden, Japanese Garden, Island Garden, Children's Memorial Garden and Library Vegetable Garden. Ticket holders will then drive to five local homes to view beautiful gardens.
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A ribbon cutting will be taking place Tuesday, June 25 at 4:30 pm for the Mayberry sidewalk project to thank the city of Sylvania, Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District, and Millstream Development. Join the celebration to honor Highland teacher Jenni Briggs and the students who addressed the Sylvania City council about the safety concerns of this location. Ice cream, music and activities will highlight the event at the Shoppes of Mayberry Square.
Retired priest celebrates 60th jubilee serving mass with family and friends education. Since my husband Dennis retired a few years ago, he has been doing all kinds of things for and with Father. They really are great buddies.” Father Wurzel noted that his years spent at St. Joe’s were very rewarding. “When I first arrived in 1990, the congregation had experienced some challenging times and were hesitant to trust this new guy. It took several meetings and many open conversations to gain their trust but it all worked out well. What a great group of people that I was blessed to serve,” he recalled. “We also have a really outstanding school and I really admire the former principal, Sally Koppinger, who did such a great job. One of my greatest joys was going to the school, getting to know and talking with all of the kids and telling them stories,” he remembered. “I like to say ‘e non e vero e ben travato,’ or loosely translated: ‘If it’s not true, it’s a good story!’” he laughed. “Through the years we had some challenging times but in the end we were able to compromise and find workable solutions, thanks to keeping everything in the open and listening to everyone’s opinions and objections. We prayed together and as we had to live together, we were kind to each other and worked hard to settle our differences,” he said. “I loved being at St. Joe’s,” he added. “But I have been blessed with wonderful supportive parishioners everywhere I have been,” Father Wurzel assured.
Council. He brought the church into the 21st century. I love the idea of having lay people involved with the service and the distribution of the Eucharist. I also appreciate having girls serve. This aligns the church to the community,” he offered.
In the beginning
When he was in high school in Fremont, Ohio Father Wurzel had aspirations of becoming a newspaper sports reporter. He played football and baseball for Fremont St Joe’s. He also served as editor for the school newspaper, “The Voice,” and was Valedictorian of his class. Then for a time, he thought he would follow in his brother’s footsteps and attend medical school. His first visit to the cadaver lab discouraged that vocation. “I realized that all of the priests that I knew seemed happy. I thought, this is for me. I was not interested in money. I wanted to be happy and fulfilled.” And, by all reports, his wishes have been granted.
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Father Richard Wurzel says Mass at Oakleaf Village on May 26 in celebration of his 60th Jubilee. He also celebrates the occasion with his family and friends. He was ordained in May of 1959 into the Catholic Priesthood at Rosary Cathedral by Bishop George John Rehring. Father Wurzel has served as priest at St. Wendelin, St. Thomas More, and was the founding priest at St. Joan of Arc. He has most recently served at St. Joseph’s in Sylvania. Of the thousands of ceremonies he performed, Father Richard Wurzel celebrated one very special mass on May 26. The mass was held in commemoration of the 60th jubilee of his ordination on May 30, 1959. Family members along with old and new friends gathered at Oakleaf Village, where he is a resident, to commemorate that joyous milestone. Many who came to celebrate were parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the last congregation Father Wurzel served before his retirement in 2008. “He was and is loved by everyone,” noted Bonnie Brieschke. “His homilies were wonderful and straight from his heart. He never used a note. They were also short,” she recalled. “And, Father Wurzel has such a great sense of humor. He made me laugh more than once while I would be assisting during a mass.” Janet Robinson has equally glowing
Prior to moving to Sylvania, Father Wurzel was assigned to what was to become St. Joan of Arc Parish. “Creating this parish started out to be a big challenge, but thanks to some amazing families, including the Andersons and Savages, we were able to accomplish our vision.” It was while he was assigned in Bowling Green from 1964 to 1978 that he said his first mass in English facing the congregation. “That was exciting,” he reflected. His Bowling Green experiences also included a time of campus unrest during the Viet Nam years. But, according to Father Wurzel, a major highlight was when he was assigned to Rome where he earned his doctorate in moral theology shortly after his ordination. “That was the time of Pope John XXIII, who was an amazing leader and called the Second Vatican
Sue Duckworth, president of the Corey Woods Garden Club, delivers a coleus to the Sylvania AdVantage office in commemoration of National Garden Week June 2- 8. Other members also delivered plants to downtown business owners.
comments regarding Father Wurzel, whom she also regards as a dear friend. “Since Father Wurzel retired in 2008 several friends and I began celebrating WWW: ‘Wednesday’s With Wurzel,’ and have continued that since he moved to Oakleaf Village. We enjoy every minute of our time together,” she recalled. Father Wurzel is enjoying his retirement serving as “president” of the Oakleaf residents and playing poker with friends. However, according to Mary Betz, his long-time parish secretary at St. Joe’s, he does much more. “At a time of life when he could just spend his time reading and doing crossword puzzles, which he does daily, he has chosen to get to know each resident by name. And he knows their story – everyone has a story. He also knows the staff and thinks of them all as friends. How cool is that?” she pointed out. “Working for him was a delight and an
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Art, music, food are part of fun-filled weekend in downtown
Karin Nagy, left, and Leonids Hidalgo, right, of Sylvania, bring their guests Manuel Chacon, Rosa Zarate, Carlos Lajardo and Isabel Duque, all from Chile, to Maple & Main where they viewed Emagine, hand painted art by Emily Snyder.
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Jean Grodi admires the work created by Stacy Spinazze.
Nate and Rina Segall and their dog Louie check out the artists at the 2019 Maple & Main show.
Norm and Norma Tanbo take time out from the art show to enjoy lunch at Chandler CafĂŠ.
Terri Giacci talks with her friend Julie Shanks at the art show held on Main Street and Maplewood Avenue on June 1 and 2.
Liz Spinazze,her son Tony and grandson Anthony enjoy the food selections available from the variety of food trucks.
Ben, Lucy and Danielle Malczewski enjoy Maple & Main as a family fun outing.
Sylvania as the arts are celebrated during Maple & Main
Robert, Evelyn, and Lucy Gomaih eat snow cones in front of Kevin Charles Hair Artistry.
Mackenzie Coughlan and Jeremy Bigelow talk about his artwork with Dawn Muller.
Larry Robbins, son of Dan Robbins (creator of paint-by-numbers), puts his touch on the paint-by-numbers art available for everyone to work on.
Lynette and Bill Ludwig look over the picturesque tiles created by Michelle Ross.
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Art, live music, food trucks plus pickleball on Maplewood Avenue
Author Gelly May signs her book, ‘Girlish Vigor’ for Juliann Choi and Danielle Judge with her 7-week old daughter Amelia while Kati Thompson of Eden Boutique looks on.
JamiLynn Fox offers samples of brownies, lemon bars and chocolate chip cookies from Earth to Oven to Joann Okuley and her sister-in-law Ann Okuley.
Barb and Scott Hudson host an imaginary baseball game complete with UpSide Brews, pretzels, popcorn and Crackerjacks.
Joyce Teopas and Linda Stacy enjoy a cocktail while they wait for their order of the pickle flatbread special at Inside the Five.
Ashley and Randall McAllister and their son Aaron join Tina Wagenhauser of Art Elementz and Juanita Hernandez to admire the art work of student Jakob Pecina on display outside of Art Elementz.
Jen Linehan and Colleen Barnhart of Beautiful Blooms by Jen show off the shirts they had made for the pickleball event to Debbie and Randy Keller.
Dani Fuller of Fuller Art House, her mother Joy Slamon and assistant Aerial Tonkel welcome Tina Polzin, second from left, to the gallery.
Gabe Ng and his dog Corrie show off the Steve Southard collection of concert tickets on display at SpaceBar.
Wes Heator enjoys a pickleball shot at Sodbuster Bar.
Becky Johnson and her daughters Lili and Elle look over the gift items on display at NorMas Makers Market in the Carriage House in the Historical Village.
John Kozak and his daughter Campbell purchase the book “Scaredy Bat,” which the author Kyle Csortos signs for them on the Harmony In Life porch.
Kathie VanNess learns about the Glass City Baseball team from artist Daniel Bliss at Hudson Gallery.
Paul and Cheryl Favorite enjoy the new DORA district in downtown Sylvania during the June Art Walk.
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Filled downtown streets for the June Art Walk in the Red Bird Art District
Terry Teufel and her husband Charlie Alter learn about the offerings available at PitaSub from Ali Ismail at Fuller Art House.
Jeff and Tracy Clegg hand out promotional material for the upcoming ‘Ridin’ Late in County 88’ night bicycle ride.
Donna Wood of d’z designers talks with Deb and Mark Simmons at NorMas Makers Market.
Mike and Tracy Pfieffer check out the Maplewood Avenue Pickle Ball Court.
Lyndsey Stough and Ben Pushka enjoy a craft beer from UpSide Brewing in the DORA while they chat with David Jakes and his sister Cindy Betz in front of J&G Pizza Palace.
Sue McHugh guides guests on the Historic Sylvania Walking Tour beginning at the Lathrop House and continuing to the Harroun Barn sponsored by the Sylvania Historical Village and Sylvania Library.
Jess Betz, right, takes an order for the Red Bird special from Carol and David Lindstrom at Element 112.
While the group, Bliss, entertains at Signature Look Studio, guests also view art work by Cat Well Harting.
The pickleball court on Maplewood Avenue was a popular venue during the June Art Walk.
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Amy Campbell and Rosalie Holman look over the flowers at Roger Zielinski’s Garden Nursery.
Maggie Rennels and her children Charlie and Eve shop at Ottawa Lake Heritage Farms.
Nick Dallas and Rae Betz sample wine at the market for the upcoming Local Fest.
Bob and Patt Morr, The Pie Lady, fill an order for Dan and Sarah Shanahan.
Greg Romero samples coffee along with Wendy Reiger and her daughter Julia at Get ROEHsted coffee by Lisa and Nate Roehrig.
Mariah Dooley, Taylor Fitzgerald and Julia Vandergrift learn about maple syrup from Tom Brinkley.
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Jane Berry of Posey Jane’s handles the flower sale for Angelina Matthews.
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Faith Semler is ready to try ‘The Arboretum,’ a flavored iced coffee created by Lisa Roehrig of Get ROEHsted.
Cindy Simon samples guacamole created by Danielle Arbinger, owner of Guac Shop.
Steve Colony of Great Lakes Knife Sharpening puts an edge on a knife for a customer.
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Jeffrey Cook assists his father, Jeff, of Beluga Gardens, with sales of their microgreens.
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Emily Moody and Chelsea Harrington sample sauce from Kyle Baker of Gertie’s BBQ sauce.
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Community Days Brings History to Life
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Roll Out the Barrels!
Sylvania’s Parks and forestry supervisor Pat O’Brien looks over his plantings in the Inside the Five beer barrel with Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, Inside the Five co-owner Brandon Fields and city of Sylvania Service Director Kevin Aller. Earlier in the spring, Fields had approached city of Sylvania’s Economic Development Director Bill Sanford with the idea of substituting barrels that have been used in aging beer for the city-owned planters for flowers and greenery outside of the brewery on the corner of Main Street and Maplewood Avenue. Mayor Stough and the Safety Director Aller said they are quite pleased and very supportive of this kind of cooperative effort between the business community and the city and they are enthusiastic about the results. According to O’Brien, after the plan had been approved the barrels were transported to the compost yard where the tops were removed and drainage holes drilled. The barrels were filled with rocks for drainage and garden soil, then brought back where they were planted with petunias and sweet potato vines to cascade down over the barrels. ‘These plantings match the pots in the municipal parking lot and the bridge plantings,’ O’Brien explained. ‘This makes a great addition to our streetscape.’
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Mark Kidman and his children Kendall and Crew explore the train depot during Community Days June 1.
Sabrina Koralewski and her daughters Emma, Sofia and Zoe learn how to play with early day wooden toys.
Woodcarver Jean McDonald talks about her work with Amelia and Peter Boyer.
Tina Burkhart and Lisa Richman learn about early pioneer life from Nancy Lewis of Sauder Village.
History Half Pints organizer Cindy Rotondo, right, looks over the project Connor and Cora Dankert are working on.
Brooke Broughton with her children Blake, Micah and Kensley work on their art projects.
Gary Blakeman helps his granddaughter Ashlynn Reinbolt put the finishing touches on her flower pot as Janice Arkebauer gives Gracyn Pumerantz some assistance.
Colleen Barnhart of Beautiful Blooms by Jen, points out different flowers to the History Half Pints who walked to the downtown flower shop on June 10.
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Northview art teacher Terri Seal-Roth and Sautter’s Market owner Jim Sautter look on as art students Aaron Brody, Ben Brody, Ciara Keating, Karlyn Ashburner, Luis Serve, Peggy Haas, Lindsey Ingle and Dominic Ciucci paint the mural on the Sautter’s wall. Seal-Roth’s intermediate 2D and honors 2D classes have been commissioned by Sautter’s to paint the mural designed by Aaron Brody. Each member of the class was charged with developing a design and creating a mockup. Then the students chose their favorite five, which were given to Sautter. He selected the Brody design, which depicts a farm-to-table motif featuring produce and flowers, typifying Sautter’s Market.
Mural designer Aaron Brody works on the first section with Ben Brody.
The students anticipate completing the mural in a two-week period.
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Chamber president Lori Cannon, left, and Executive Director Michelle Sprott, right welcome new chamber members Andy Golding and Patrick Richardson of Kripke Enterprises.
Spotlight Organization Saluted
Sylvania Rec Events Manager Brittany Meronk, Program Director Rob Mahon and Operations Director Mike McMahon are honored as the Chamber’s Spotlight organization at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s June 5 luncheon meeting.
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Kripke Enterprises to relocate to Central Avenue facility The principals of Kripke Enterprises have purchased the 225,000-square-foot facility at 8200-8201 West Central Ave., the former Reichert Stamping headquarters facility. Ron Jurgenson, CCIM, SIOR, of the Reichle Klein Group, negotiated the sale of the property earlier this year. “We have outgrown our present facility and we need more room, particularly office space,” noted Andy Golding, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We plan to occupy about 125,000 square feet of this space, which is nearly twice the size of our present location on Hill Avenue. We are looking to lease the remaining 100,000 square feet in the building.” He added, “Once we are finished with the renovations, this will be great space. The leasable area has six pit docks and four at-level overhead doors. This is wide open, clean warehouse space and will be well lighted with top of the line, high efficiency LED lighting.” Program Solutions is serving as the general contractor for the renovations, which include creating office space in the front of the building. “We anticipate between 25 to 30 people moving here. We are creating an open office concept to accommodate our current and future staff as we are growing at such a rapid pace,” Golding noted. Renovations to the warehouse include roof
repair, the installation of new plumbing and electrical service along with the installation of the LED lighting throughout the facility. “The building will be in great shape inside and out as the exterior of the entire facility will be painted in the Kripke Enterprise colors. The driveways and parking areas will also be repaired and landscaping will be taken care of as well,” Golding promised. He anticipates a mid to late September completion of the work and move-in date. The company is a brokerage specializing in non-ferrous scrap metal, primarily aluminum. “We buy scrap aluminum in large quantities from a variety of sources around the country. Aluminum and its alloys are infinitely recyclable. We sort the material we buy and resell to companies who reuse aluminum for multiple uses,” Golding explained. The company was founded by Larry Kripke in 1993 after several years in the industry. His son Matt joined the business in 1994. “We pride ourselves in running an efficient, honest business thanks to standards established by the Kripkes and the high caliber of our staff,” Golding stated. “And we all subscribe to our core values: ‘We do what we say, Relationships are the backbone of our business and We provide solutions,’” noted Patrick Richardson, one of the six traders for the company.
Kripke Vice President of Sales and Marketing Andy Golding and Trader Patrick Richardson look over renovation progress at the company’s newly purchased facility.
SACIC promotes economic development in western Sylvania Township BY ERIKA BURI
The Sylvania Community Improvement Corporation’s mission is to promote economic development in support of the Sylvania School District. As part of the SACIC’s strategic planning process done several years ago, one priority of that mission was targeted development of appropriate properties for commercial investment. The difficulty with this project is related to the relative unavailability of commercial development property in the Sylvania market area. SACIC has been involved in some infrastructure and property development projects in the past and the board felt it was time to bring that to the forefront again. As a result, the SACIC is working with the owners of 40 acres at 9312 Central Ave. near Secor Metropark, to attract a substantial employer that will bring jobs to the area.
Whether a large business, several smaller office users or a clean, light industrial business, more development in the area would support the school district through additional funding. There is no exact timeline for the project, but the SACIC is working with Lucas County and the neighboring property owners to engage prospective purchasers. Jerry Arkebauer, president of SACIC, believes economic development should be important to all Sylvania area residents.“The creation and retention of jobs is key to a community continuing to move forward. The availability of this land for development certainly will help,” he said. If you have any interest in this property and would like to find out more, contact Michelle Sprott, Sylvania Chamber Director, at 419-8822135 or by email at msprott@sylvaniachamber.org.
Thanks for Your Service
The Shay family, Robin and Joe, Sr., and their son Joe, Jr., of Shay’s Carpeting present gift cards from Sidelines and Schmucker’s to Sylvania Township Police Chief Paul Long and Sylvania Police Chief Rick Schnoor to be distributed to officers of both departments as a thank you for their service.
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County-wide Land Bank explained
The good news is that only 0.71-percent of all parcels of property in Lucas County that are delinquent in the payment of real estate taxes are within Zip Code 43560. That percentage represents 114 parcels. The bad news is that there are 16,000 tax delinquent parcels throughout the county. At the June 12 Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corp. board of directors luncheon meeting, David Mann, president and chief executive officer of the Lucas County Land Bank, described what his organization is doing to strengthen neighborhoods and preserve property values by returning vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties to productive use. “Although most of the tax delinquent properties are in the core city of Toledo, it has a rippling effect throughout the county,” he
noted. The Land Bank gets 90 percent of the properties on which it works through an expedited tax foreclosure process while other properties are obtained from banks or by direct purchase. Ohio law provides environmental and brownfield indemnity to Land Banks. In 2016, the Land Bank set a goal of renovating or demolishing 1,500 properties in 1,500 days. Mann said it accomplished that goal 500 days early and plans to complete another 500 properties before the 1,500 days are up. Mann explained that a property at 3314 Millicent Ave. in Sylvania Township was acquired by the Land Bank and sold for $6,000 to a person who spent $50,000 renovating the abandoned property. It was then sold for $95,000. “We need to encourage more redevelopments like that,” Mann said. He noted that in many cases the Land Bank demolishes abandoned properties and sells the lot to a next door neighbor for $150. The Land Bank also offers technical assistance on home improvements to owners of homes at least 50 years old where the taxes are current. “In some cases the property owner just needs help in determining whether a new roof or a new kitchen is needed more. The program also offers incentive loans to help pay for the improvements,” he said. The Lucas County Land Bank was the second such organization in the state when it was created in 2010. “Today, 54 Ohio Counties have Land Banks,” he added. The SACIC is a nonprofit representing a collaboration of business and government working to enhance balanced economic growth and the quality of life in the greater Sylvania area.
Sylvania-based JDRM Engineering and the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio are cosponsoring a free Safety and Compliance Seminar on Machine Guarding, Lock Out – Tag Out, and Arc Resistant/Fire Resistant Personal Protective Equipment. The seminar will be held on Friday, June 28, from 8 am to noon at NECA hall, 727 Lime City Rd., Rossford A continental breakfast will be provided. There is limited space and the deadline for reservations is Monday, June 24. Call 419-6628888 or use safetycouncil@scnwo.com This free seminar is eligible for one
attendance credit for the BWC Safety Council Safety Campaign and Rebate Program. JDRM Engineering is a consulting engineering firm based in Sylvania, providing professional Mechanical, Electrical, Technology and Safety/Security engineering services to architectural firms, contractors, institutions, universities, hospitals, and industrial facilities. Additional capabilities include audio/visual, arc flash hazard analysis, first responder radio testing and amplification, distance learning, communications, networking design, geothermal HVAC design and electrical safe work practices training.
David Mann, president and chief executive officer of the Lucas County Land Bank, is guest speaker at the June SACIC luncheon meeting.
BY JERRY ARKEBAUER
JDRM Engineering to co-host safety seminar
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Marathon Classic Preparations Underway
L-R: President of Toledo Classic Inc. Judd Silverman and 2018 Marathon Classic presented by Dana winner Thidapa Suwannapura are looking forward to this year’s event held at Highland Meadows Golf Club July 814. Suwannapura returned to Highland Meadows June 3 to tout the tournament and answer questions from members of the media. Playing since she was 5 years old, she has chosen to use the first name Jasmine now to make life easier for her fans.
Named HR Professional of 2019
Kenetta Kay Jones Kenetta Kay Jones, human resources director of the Rudolph Libbe Group, has been named HR Professional of 2019 by the
Northwest Ohio Human Resources Association. The award recognizes human resources professionals who have made a significant impact in their organizations and local communities in northwest Ohio. Jones, a Sylvania resident with a 40-year career in human resources, joined the Rudolph Libbe Group in 1997. She holds a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from the University of Toledo and a Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute and a Society of Human Resources Management SHRMCertified Professional designation. She is a board member of FrontPath Health Coalition, a board director of Sun Federal Credit Union and a member of the University of Toledo Corporate Partners Program.
GM partners with Owens to offer debt-free path for in demand auto tech careers
General Motors Co. has chosen Owens Community College as one of seven community colleges to launch its GM Dealer Technician Scholarship, a program that can help students graduate debt-free with a twoyear associate degree in automotive technology, beginning fall 2019. This scholarship is offered through the Owens Community College Foundation to assist eligible students who are enrolled in the GM Automotive Service Educational Program with full tuition and fees. “This is great news for our students who are looking to enter the automotive technology field with low cost, high-quality training,” said Steve Robinson, Ph.D., president of Owens Community College. “We are proud to continue our more than 25-year partnership with GM to help fill the gap between industry needs and qualified workers.” Owens Community College works with nearly 50 GM dealerships in the region to provide students the opportunity to work alongside experienced technicians to maintain and repair today’s high-tech vehicles. There is a 100 percent job placement rate for students completing the GM ASEP program at Owens. The end goal of exposing these students to many of GM’s industry-leading technologies,
including battery-electric vehicles, semiautonomous driver assistance systems like Cadillac Super Cruise and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity is full-time employment at one of more than 4,000 GM dealerships around the country. “We’re tearing down the barriers that stand in the way of people pursuing these goodpaying, high-tech jobs,” said Terry Rhadigan, executive director, GM Corporate Giving. “After two years, we want people to hit the ground running, so we will help them get a quality education, technical training and hands-on experience without the burden of student loans.” Students interested in the scholarship program should call Owens Transportation Technologies department at 567-661-7388. General Motors is committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Cadillac, Chevrolet, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, Maven, its personal mobility brand, and Cruise, its autonomous vehicle company, can be found at gm.com.
The McGuire Insurance Group welcomes new agents
The McGuire Insurance Group includes Lana Morse, Cathy McGuire, her son Thomas, Becky Fleming and her mother Pam Lawecki. Thomas McGuire has recently joined the McGuire Insurance, 6387 Monroe St. in the Rivers Crossings Plaza. McGuire is no stranger to the business as his mother Cathy opened the agency in 2007. After gaining experience at All American Coach, McGuire made the decision to join the family agency and successfully obtained his insurance licenses just last year. McGuire is gearing his efforts to commercial endeavors with an emphasis on restaurants, contractors, auto repair garages, churches ad offices. “But, I write policies for individuals, homes, vehicles, and more. We are a small agency so each of us does a bit of everything,” he pointed out. McGuire is a graduate of St. Francis deSales High School and The University of Toledo. When he is not working, McGuire enjoys CrossFit and he loves to travel. The McGuire Group, Inc, is licensed in Ohio and Michigan and represents many insurance carriers including Erie Insurance
and Progressive. “Both of these outstanding companies not only have competitive rates, but also offer a variety of coverages to meet everyone’s needs,” Cathy McGuire pointed out. In addition to home and auto products, the McGuire Group Insurance agents provide products for renters, landlords, businesses, boats, motorcycles and other recreational vehicles along with life insurance products. “We pride ourselves on the ability to shop for our customers to find the best products and pricing,” Cathy McGuire stated. According to McGuire, the agency offers service 24/7. “If you are our client and you need help, we are there,” she promised. In addition, The McGuire Group takes pride in its efficient operations and its ability to offer low rates for high quality products. “In fact, Erie Insurance, has just received The J D Powers Award for customer service, a tradition we subscribe to in this agency,” she noted out.
Christian Home Care Receives Accolades
Christian Home Health Care Staff Melissa Swartz, RN, Lori Lloyd, Michelle Topolewski, Sue Wendt, Nancy Ruff and Cindy Kuhman celebrate receiving a commendation from the Ohio State House of Representatives 133rd General Assembly in recognition of the agency being named a Top Workplace for the past six years; its commitment is to maintaining the highest standards, exceptional efforts and initiatives of the staff along with a tremendous record of service to staff, caregivers and clients. The commendation also recognizes the organization for the enhancement of the quality of life to those who are served throughout the surrounding community. According to Wendt, it was thanks to the efforts of Representative Derek Merrin, House District 47, that the award was brought to the legislative body and presented to Christian Home Health Care.
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Enjoy cocktails on the patio with these spirited tunes Sylvania Farmers Market Maplewood Ave., West of Main St. Tuesdays, 3 - 7 pm Visit returning and new vendors at the market’s new location on Maplewood Avenue and Richard Becker Drive in the Red Bird Arts District. Each week features local produce, flowers, honey, coffee, crafts, and Food Truck Row. downtownsylvania.org Kid Chef Saturdays 5th Street Pub - Sylvania 5577 Monroe St. Saturdays, noon - 2 pm Kids, build their own pizzas and learn the secrets of pizza making from the chefs. $5 per child. 5thstreetpub.com Sylvania Area Family Services Community Meals 5440 Marshall Rd. Lunch: June 20, 11 am - noon Once a month Sylvania Area Family Services offers free meals provided by a community partner. Open to the public. For more information, call 419-882-8415. sylvaniaareafamilyservices.org Local Fest - Bands, Bites & Brews J & G Pizza Parking Lot, Main St. Saturday, June 22, 4 - 11 pm Celebrate all things local - live music from Lorelei & Three’s Company, Old State Line, and Madison Avenue Band. Bites from The Displaced Chef, Rusty’s Road Trip, Lyle’s Crepes, Mayberry Ice Cream and The Village Candy Shoppe. Brews from Upside Brewing and Inside the Five. Hosted by Red Bird Arts District. $5 admission. Tails and Ales at Bar Louie Franklin Park Mall 5001 Monroe St.
Saturday, June 22, noon - 4 pm A doggone good time brought to you by Bar Louie, Toledo Humane Society, Three Dog Bakery and Tap Take Over. Adoptable dogs on site, tasty treats and a beer takeover. Bring your four-legged best friend on the patio for $10 and help the Toledo Humane Society. Blueberry Festival Erie Orchards and Cider Mills July 13 -14 1235 E. Erie Rd., Erie, Mich. Kick off the season with fresh blueberries (already picked or you pick). Freshly baked pies, muffins, and blueberry donuts too. erieorchards.com Feast in the Field - A Taste of Northern Africa Cherry Creek Winery 11500 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn, Mich. Thursday, July 18, 6:30 - 9:30 pm The 6th annual event features a gourmet feast prepared and served in the picturesque vineyard in the Irish Hills perfectly paired with wines, ciders, beer and spirits. $75 per person. cherrycreekwine.com. WINE TASTINGS Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian 5453 Monroe St. Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Weekly tasting event. Pours begin at $2. bottleshopinfo@mancys.com Joseph’s Beverage Center 4129 Talmadge Rd. Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm Enjoy a selection of wines for a nominal fee. josephswinestoretoledooh.com
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BY ROBERT ALEXANDER When you want your summer party to be more than tank tops and cut offs and more than burgers, brats and beer, you need a sophisticated play list to go with the martinis, lemon drops, margs and gimlets. So here it is ... music for those with class and style. I Like This Kind of Party Louis Armstrong Mack the Knife Louis Armstrong Mack the Knife Bobby Darin Beyond the Sea Bobby Darin Viva Las Vegas Elvis Presley Bamboleo Gipsy Kings Suit and Tie Justin Timberlake Hips Don’t Lie Shakira/Wyclef Jean Volare Gipsy Kings That’s What I Like Bruno Mars Versace on the Floor Bruno Mars
Kid Charlemagne Steely Dan Do It Again Steely Dan Let’s Dance David Bowie Need You Tonight INXS We Didn’t Start the Fire Billy Joel I Gotta Feeling (Tonight’s Gonna Be a Good Night) Black Eyed Peas And for the party finale, Rhapsody In Blue Lang Lang and Herbie Hancock
Middle Eastern food on the menu at St. George Festival
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BY JENNIFER RUPLE
The St. George Orthodox Cathedral will hold its annual summer festival from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30 on the Cathedral grounds, 3754 Woodley Rd. Fabulous food will be available for purchase including grape leaves, sfeeha (meat pies), baked kibbe, green beans and rice, baklawa and other pastries including date and nut cookies. “We have about 25 church members, plus Father Michael Shaheen, who have been working to prepare the food for the festival,” said Rhonda Saba, committee chair for the ethnic food. “We will offer combination plates as well as a la carte items,” said Saba. In the fast food tent guests will find ethnic sandwiches such as chicken shawarma and gyros, french fries and zalabee, which is fried dough sprinkled with sugar.
Zalabee, fried dough sprinkled with sugar, is offered in the fast food tent.
Beer, wine and a full bar will be available under the big tent. Live music will fill the air with local bands Arctic Clam and Not Fast Enuff playing on Friday evening and Boffo, The Grape Smugglers, and The Beef Carvers playing on Saturday evening. A Middle Eastern trio, a belly dancer, and dancing will provide entertainment for festival goers throughout the weekend. Kids will enjoy carnival games, crafts, playing in the bouncy house and feeding a baby camel. Self-guided tours of the church will run throughout the festival. Classic cars will be on display on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The festival runs from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5, and children under 10 are admitted free.
Combination plates and a la carte items are available at the festival.
Summertime wine cocktails that go beyond sangria pretty and pink drink, but it is not necessarily a girlie drink. It’s not a strawberry daquiri and it has much less sugar. Ingredients A couple of drops of sambuca, ouzo or absinthe (anything with an anise or a licorice profile works) ¾ ounce Campari 1 ½ ounces freshly pressed watermelon juice Moscato di Asti or sparkling Moscato Fresh basil leaves for garnish To a large cocktail shaker, add sambuca, Campari and watermelon juice, shake and pour over ice. Top it off with sparkling Moscato. To release the aromatics in the basil, Jacob suggested to lay the basil flat on the palm of your hand then clap it with the other hand.
The Adonis
Tricia Rasar is the wine director at Bottle Shop and John Jacob is the bar manager at Mancy’s Italian Grill.
BY JENNIFER RUPLE
What a pleasure it was to sip on some refreshing summertime wine-based cocktails with Tricia Rasar and John Jacob at Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian Grill last week. Rasar is the wine director at Bottle Shop and is Jennifer Ruple a fabulous resource for me for this column. Jacob has served as the bar manager at Mancy’s Italian for the past 14 years and is the man behind the three fabulous cocktails featured today. Rasar explained that summer signals a shift in drinking preferences. As the days heat up, martinis and heavier cocktails are being replaced with sparkling wines and rosé-based cocktails. “Wine is lower in alcohol than booze, so we focus on lighter, fresher cocktails for the season,” she said. “People are liking lower abv (alcohol by volume) wines or some-
thing they can sip on over time. They are perfect for graduation parties and weddings.” Throughout July, guests at Bottle Shop’s wine tastings can pick up wine-related cocktail recipes that incorporate the wines featured on those evenings. Wine tasting events are held each Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. If you’re ready to get mixing sooner, here are a few suggestions from Jacob for refreshing cocktails to make at home and enjoy on the patio, or take a seat at the bar at Mancy’s Italian Grill or at Bottle Shop and he’ll make one for you.
“The Adonis is a lighter, cold cocktail for those who prefer bourbon or whisky-based drinks. It’s got a similar flavor profile but it’s much lighter,” said Jacob. “It’s a great end of the night cocktail. You won’t have to call Uber on this one,” he added. It pairs perfectly with charcuterie. Ingredients 1 ½ ounces Oloroso sherry or dry vermouth 1 ½ ounces Carpano Antica Formula (a vermouth)
Watermelon Basil Spritzer Two dashes of orange bitters Orange peel for garnish Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled then strain into a wine glass. Garnish with a fresh orange peel.
Aperol Spritz
Jacob explained that the Aperol Spritz or simply ‘the Spritz’ is enjoyed throughout Italy as an aperitif. “It’s served with light appetizers to whet the appetite before dinner,” he said. “We garnish ours with a twist of orange peel,” said Rasar. “You still get the orange flavor, but you don’t get the bitterness from the fruit. It really complements the drink.” Rasar suggested ‘The Spritz’ for bridal and wedding showers. “More drinkers are moving away from super sweet cocktails. This drink is so much lighter and refreshing.” Ingredients 1 ½ ounces Aperol ¾ of an ounce soda or carbonated water 4 ounces prosecco Fresh orange peel In a glass, add the Aperol, soda and prosecco. Stir and serve on the rocks. Garnish with fresh orange peel.
The Adonis
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Watermelon Basil Spritzer
Aperol Spritz
Light, refreshing and made with freshly pressed watermelon juice, Campari wine, sparkling Moscato, and sambuca. “You taste a little licorice in the background from the sambuca,” said Jacob. “It’s an any day, all-day, poolside drink. It’s a gentle way to start the evening, and a nice way to close the evening,” he added. Rasar added that this spritzer is a very
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Fans Flock to Mayberry Car Show
Bruce Criel is the source for transportation for Skylar and Mason Schumm and Maya and Caitlyn Donohoe at the Mayberry Cruise & Burnouts car show event held at the Shoppes of Mayberry Square on June 3.
Little Charlie Jane Rade points to the numerous vehicles on display at the car show where guests could grab dinner and have fun.
David and Jeannette Huffman share an ice cream and a beautiful evening. –by Mary Helen Darah
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Andrew Bell and Madison Kuhn greet guests at the YMCA’s 175th anniversary party June 6. The YMCA was founded in London in 1844.
Franklin and Jennifer Rosenbrook and their son David look forward to enjoying their anniversary cake at the YMCA/JCC branch.
Logan and Maddie Leitch take to the ground to enjoy their cake. Last year, about 110,000 people visited the Y’s programs.
Rose Knapp and her grandchildren Radgan Kujawski and Chris Benson attend the Y’s anniversary party.
YMCA Celebrates Founder’s Day
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Learning Safety Rules is Child’s Play at Safety City; Safety Town
Avery Acre learns the rules of the road in her Jeep at Safety City held June 3-7 at Maplewood School. Children also learn safety rules for riding bicycles and more.
Rielle Charley gets her bike helmet adjusted by Safety City Director Angie Lawson. The week is held for children entering kindergarten in the fall.
Ruby Freed learns about fastening her seat belt before beginning to drive the Mustang from Sylvania Township Police Community Patrol volunteer Mike Hieber.
Remi Roberts asks Sylvania Township Police Officer Bob Snow a question about safe street crossing at Safety Town held at Central Trail School.
Anthony Haynam enjoys driving a Jeep while attending the Sylvania Police Department’s Safety City.
Volunteer Corey Wright helps Carter Barnhardt learn about safe street crossings.
A parade of pre kindergarten students learn how to safely ride the new trikes at Safety Town.
Benjamin Ngo takes one of the new Ford Mustangs around the course set up by the Sylvania Township road crew.
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SV Baseball Team Presents Check
Kindergarten enrollment numbers requested for 2019-20 school year
Sylvania Schools is planning classroom assignments for the 2019-2020 school year. Kindergarten students need to be enrolled with the district to start school in August. Children are eligible for kindergarten in Sylvania Schools if they turn 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2019. Registration begins
online in the “Enroll” section of the district website (sylvaniaschools.org.) It is crucial that parents not wait to enroll their child so that the district has adequate time to properly staff classrooms for the school year. Parents should call Student Services at 419824-8581 with any questions.
Northview Musicians Named
L-R: Members of the Southview baseball team Josh Vaculik, Bailey Wretrzykowski, Jakob Harshman, Parker McClure and Connor Bash present Sylvania Recreation District Operations Manager Mike McMahon, fourth from left, a check for $500 for programming from funds the team raised through their flower sale. ‘Your donation will go toward the Sylvania Rec scholarship fund, which helps kids who qualify for free or reduced lunches participate in our programs,’ McMahon said.
OneView® allows parents access to Sylvania School forms
Last August, Sylvania Schools implemented a new way for parents to fill out the annual student information paperwork. The new online system called OneView® allows parents to sign into their account anytime throughout the school year to update emergency contacts, medical information, a variety of consents and other critical information including transportation needs. Having this information completed electronically saves the district time and reduces the possibility of errors. In an effort to maximize efficiencies with this new system, the district asked parents to
submit their child’s information for next school year starting in March to aid the transportation department in assessing busing needs, evaluating bus routes and making appropriate adjustments. The district reports that nearly 80 percent of the student forms have been submitted for this coming school year. Parents who have not completed the form can expect to receive email reminders throughout the summer. If parents have any questions about the form, they should call the Sylvania Schools Technology Department at 419-824-8515.
Youth Orchestra to travel to China
The Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra Ensemble will tour the People’s Republic of China for the Great Wall Concert Tour June 22 through July 4. This is the sixth year the orchestra has traveled
internationally and the third trip to China. The first trip to China was in 2007 to visit Toledo’s Sister City, Qinhuangdao. The following year, the China city was hit by an earthquake. The youth orchestra members held a benefit concert to raise money for the relief efforts. During this visit, members of the orchestra will visit a giant panda conservation park.
Dean’s List honors
Zoe Gwozdz of Sylvania was named to the Dean’s List for the 2019 spring semester at Mercy College of Ohio. To be named on the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours. Zoe volunteers at Duke’s Petting Farm and enjoys working with the horses. Duke’s is involved with the Little Blessings Veterans Outreach. Courtney Thebes of Sylvania was named to the Dean’s List for the 2019 spring semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisc. Courtney is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
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Travis Cox has been a member of the Northview Band Program all four years of high school. Travis has been a tremendous asset to the band program. During his time at Northview, he has been a member of the Northview Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Bands, and has performed in numerous collegiate and OMEA honors groups and festivals throughout the region. In addition to his musical activities, he stays active as an employee for Chick-fil-A. He is the son of Jamie Cox and James Cox.
Cougar Athlete
Brendan Hammer is a four-year varsity letter winner for the Southview track team as well as four varsity letters in cross-country. At this year’s NLL Championship, he claimed first place in the 1600m, 4 x 400 relay, and 4 x 800 relay. At Districts, he placed second in the 1600m and 4 x 800 relay, and third in the 4 x 400 relay. Head Coach Percy Bowers said, “Brendan is a perfect example of hard work and perseverance paying off. He is an amazing runner who also strives for academic excellence.” He carries a 3.55 GPA in the classroom and will major in chemical engineering at The University of Toledo.
Tristan Bonde has demonstrated leadership during his four-year career in NV’s band program. As this year’s band president, he has been a great resource to the directors and leadership. He has been a member of the Northview Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Pep Bands, Jazz Bands, Symphony Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, and has participated in numerous regional honors ensembles and OMEA honors and festival events.He is also involved in French Honors Society and Theatre. He will attend Bowling Green State University majoring in music education. He is the son of Torey and Josh Bonde.
SUA names honorees in academics and athletics St. Ursula Academy announced academic awards and spring season athletic recognition from the Three Rivers Athletic Conference earned by Sylvania residents. The class valedictorian was Caroline Goetz. Those having a 4.0 GPA at graduation include Flynn Dooley-Homish, Elaine Foos, Rae Glover, Caroline Goetz, Addison Hinkle, Kaitlyn Miller, Grace Anne Poturalski and Abbey Reimer. Honored in track from the Three Rivers Athletic Conference are Brynn McGowan—Honorable Mention and AllAcademic and Elouise White—All-Academic. St. Ursula Academy, founded in 1854, has an enrollment is 541 students with a 11:1 studentteacher ratio. It offers a full complement of honors and Advanced Placement classes, 13 varsity sports, and fine and performing arts programs.
NV/SV classes of ‘79 plan reunion
The Northview and Southview classes of 1979 have planned a class reunion for Aug. 2 and 3. The opening night will feature a walk through downtown Sylvania during the Red Bird art evening. Saturday, the class members will enjoy dinner at Shorty’s Back Forty. RSVP to Facebook NV/SV Class of ‘79 reunion or kecs.collision@bex.net. Send checks to Jani Crawford, 7709 W. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43617 by July 15.
Sylvania–Then and Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK
This home is the second of the three “triplet” houses on this block. This one was built in 1902 while Albert Carl still owned the property. Remember, he was the one who subdivided this entire corner and named it Carl’s Addition. This house was built on Lot No. 3 of Carl’s Addition. The names of the recorded owners over the years are as follows: 1885 – Albert Carl 1908 – William R. and H. Faxon 1945 – William R. Faxon 1945 – Charles W. Faxon and others 1945 – John W. Girts 1946 – Russell T and Grace F. Lincoln 1946 – Raymond Y. and Pearl I. Schultz 1956 – Raymond Y. Schultz 1972 – Elmer A. and Nellie Novak 1976 – John F. and Barbara L. Elmore 1984 – Kenneth J. Sr., and Julie A. Crowell 1994 – Steven K. and Linda M. Ryan 1997 – Sean C. and Sheri L. Meyers 2010 - Sheri L. Meyers 2015 – Jason Kucsma 2018 – Renee Mason This house was first sold from Mr. Carl in 1908 to William and Henrietta Faxon. Their family owned it until 1945. Mr. and Mrs. Faxon are found living in Whiteford Township, Mich. in the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 census, listed as farmers, so obviously they rented this house to others. William Faxon’s obituary notice in the Toledo Blade in 1945, said that he had lived more than 50 years in Sylvania, so that was confusing. A 1926 Sylvania Postal carrier listing shows W.W. Pemberton living at 6616 Erie St. and in the 1930 census William W. and Etta E. Pemberton were listed renting this home for $25 per month. Also living in the home was their daughter, Ione M. Pemberton – 16 years old. Mr. Pemberton was employed as a salesman at an implement store (Chandler Hardware).
The 1940 census listed Park and Vivian Kahle and their four daughters, Lucille, Alice, Jean and Donna renting the home for $20 per month. This census indicates that they were living in this same home five years earlier in 1935. After Mr. Faxon died in 1945, this home transferred to his children and they sold it that same year. The next two owners only owned the home for less than one year. In 1946 it was sold to Raymond and Pearl Schultz, and then in 1956 transferred into just Raymond Schultz’s name. In July of 1949 a building permit was issued to Raymond Schultz allowing him to put siding on the home. Bob LaRue was listed as the builder. Then in 1951 Mr. Schultz was granted a building permit to build a new two-car garage behind the home. In the first available Suburban Directory, which was published in 1957, Mr. Schultz was listed living in the home. All the directories through 1972 listed him living here. His obituary notice said that he had retired in 1962 after 30 years as a truck driver for Medusa Portland Cement Co. From 1972 when the Novaks purchased the home, through the current owner, each has occupied the home throughout the years according to the suburban directories. In September of 1997 Sean and Sheri Meyers obtained a building permit to add a second floor addition over the first floor at the rear of the home. Sean Meyers was also issued a permit in May of 2000 to install a 12-foot by 60-foot in-ground pool. A 2018 real estate listing on Zillow, Inc. advertised that the home had been totally rehabbed down to the studs. “The home now features 2.5 baths, a master suite, hardwood floors throughout, in-ground pool four feet deep and a wrap-around porch. An exercise room over the garage with a sauna and exercise equipment is negotiable. All appliances stay. A must see, you will love. ”
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Sylvania Library Presents Upcoming Walking Tours
July 5: Heritage Center Museum-Meet at the Heritage Center Museum/Cooke Home for a walking discovery tour of downtown Sylvania. Led by Ted Ligibel, Ph.D., and Gayleen Gindy, walkers will discover some of the hidden architectural gems in the neighborhood and hear stories about downtown Sylvania’s past. August 2: Sylvania Library-Start at the Sylvania Branch Library and take a ‘hindsight’ tour of the neighborhood around the library. Using photos from the past, walkers will learn how the neighborhood has changed. Ted Ligibel, Ph.D., and Gayleen Gindy will be using the old photos at each stop to show what was there in years past and share stories of the homes and businesses that are now gone.
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THE MOUSE TRAP
Is Alexa listening to you?
Amazon assumes you want Alexa to learn more about your requests, needs and preferences. That is all well and good, but do you want it to Janis Weber remember everything you say? Let’s tackle the old recordings first. Unless the delete command is expanded to include all recordings, you still have to remove old files manually. Here’s what to do: Open the Alexa app and go into the “Settings” section. Select “Alexa Account” and you’ll see a list of all the entries. Select an entry and tap the Delete button. If you want to delete all the recordings with a single click, you must visit the “Manage Your Content and Devices” page at amazon.com/mycd. As for Alexa and Echo devices always listening, you could turn off each of the devices, but then what’s the point of having them? The real issue is that we have discovered Amazon employees around the world are listening to us and making transcriptions. Here’s how to stop that: Open the Alexa app on your phone. Tap the menu button on the top left of the screen. Select “Settings” then “Alexa Account.” Choose “Alexa Privacy.” Select “Manage how your data improves Alexa.” Turn off the toggle next to “Help Develop New Features.” Turn off the toggle next to your name under “Use Messages to Improve Transcriptions.” For extra privacy, there’s also a way to mute the Echo’s mics. To turn the Echo’s mic off,
press the microphone’s off/on button at the top of the device. Whenever this button is red, the mic is off. To reactivate it, just press the button again and it will turn blue.
Siri and iPads
Certain Apple iPads have the phone’s “Hey Siri” wake-up command feature. The bad news for privacy seekers is that iPads come with a screen recording feature that also records audio. It may pose issues in terms of both privacy and security. You can disable the screen recording feature through another feature, “Screen Time.” Open the Settings app, and then tap Screen Time. On the Screen Time panel, tap “Content & Privacy Settings.” Tap “Content Restrictions.” If you don’t see this option, turn on the switch next to “Content & Privacy Restrictions” to unhide it. Under “Game Center,” tap “Screen Recording.” Tap “Don’t Allow” and then exit the Settings app. The screen recording control should no longer work, even if it is enabled within the Control Center.
Laptop Cameras
We’ve been warned for years about hackers taking control of cameras on our computer screens. No need for elaborate instructions on disabling and enabling the camera. Just slap a sticker on it and only remove it if you have to use Skype. Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest ones. Unfortunately, you do have to root around your computer a bit to turn off mics. For PCs running Windows 10, the process is actually quite painless. Right-click on the “Start Button” and open “Device Manager.” In the “Device Manager” window, expand the audio inputs and outputs section and you will see your microphone listed as one of the interfaces. Right-click on “Microphone” and select “Disable.” You’re done.
Upcoming Class
My next class at the Sylvania Senior Center will cover Basic Windows 10 Skills. This will be held June 17 and 18. We will meet each day from 1-2:30 pm. This class fills up quickly so be sure and make your reservation soon by calling the center at 419-885-3913. We will cover terminology, how to file and save your data, how to back up and restore your information. Bring your questions regarding email, how to attach documents and internet security including anti-virus, etc. I will show you how the cloud works and if it is right for you.
Public Computer Classes
I am teaching classes at the Sylvania Senior Center in 2019 (419-885-3913). These classes are non-credit, and all are priced reasonably. Look for Word, Google Docs, iPad / iPhone, Basic Skills and Facebook in 2019. Check them out. If you prefer personal tutoring in your home or office, that is my specialty. It’s just you and me (419-318-9112). The Senior Center newsletter is posted online with their current
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Affordable medical coverage is something everyone wants, especially as people age. Erin Thompson Luckily, our nation has safeguards for workers as they get older. Millions of people rely on Medicare, and it can be part of your health insurance plan when you retire. Medicare is available for people age 65 or older, as well as younger people who have received Social Security disability benefits for 24 months, and people with certain specific diseases. Two parts of Medicare are Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medicare Insurance). You are eligible for premium-free Part A if you are age 65 or older and you or your spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. Part B usually requires a monthly premium payment. You can apply online for Medicare even if you are not ready to retire. Use our online application to sign up. It takes less than 10 minutes. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if we
need more information. You’ll receive your Medicare card in the mail. You can sign up for Medicare at socialsecurity.gov/benefits/medicare. If you don’t sign up for Medicare during your initial enrollment window that begins three months before the birthday that you reach age 65 and ends three months after that birthday, you’ll face a 10 percent increase in your Part B premiums for every year-long period you’re eligible for coverage but don’t enroll. You may not have to pay the penalty if you qualify for a special enrollment period (SEP). If you are 65 or older and covered under a group health plan, either from your own or your spouse’s current employment, you may have a special enrollment period during which you can sign up for Medicare Part B. This means that you may delay enrolling in Part B without having to wait for a general enrollment period and without paying the lifetime penalty for late enrollment. Additional rules and limits apply, so if you think a special enrollment period may apply to you, read our Medicare publication at socialsecurity.gov/pubs/, and visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services at Medicare.gov for more information. Health and drug costs not covered by Medicare can have a big impact on how much you spend each year. You can also estimate Medicare costs using an online tool at medicare.gov/oopc/. Keeping your healthcare costs down allows you to use your retirement income on other things that you can enjoy. Social Security is here to help you plan a long and happy retirement at socialsecurity.gov.
TARTA is launching a cashless fare app designed to simplify the rider experience. Available in the iPhone App Store, Google Play store and online, the EZfare App will change the way riders’ access public transit by integrating a digital wallet payment system. TARTA riders can purchase daily, weekly or monthly passes online or through their smartphones. By using EZfare, riders no longer need to keep track of a printed pass and can save time by purchasing bus passes anywhere, anytime. The app was developed in collaboration with 10 other transit systems to spread the financial commitment across multiple
organizations for the betterment of public transportation riders. While TARTA continues to face difficult financial limitations for operations, its financial contributions to the app development were provided through a grant from the Federal Transit Administration. “TARTA is pursuing alternative funding sources to continue to advance TARTA and public transit in the region, despite the limited operating funds currently available. In this instance, we’re fortunate that this grant made it possible to offer TARTA riders a new technology that simplifies the rider experience,” said Jim Gee, general manager for TARTA.
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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Summer in Sylvania
Summer 2019 is off to a great start in Sylvania! The daylight hours are longer and the summer weather has finally arrived. Sylvania has so much to offer this Craig Stough summer! First and foremost will be our Independence Day Celebration the evening of July 3 at Centennial Terrace. Starting at 6 pm there will be entertainment, live music and food. And once it gets dark, we will have one of the biggest and best fireworks display
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TOWNSHIP TOPICS Permits granted
Kripke Enterprises, Inc, has been granted permits for a renovation project estimated to cost $5.7 million at its new property at 8201 West Central Ave., the former Reichert Stamping building near Centennial Road. Kripke and the Sylvania Township trustees earlier agreed to enter into an enterprise zone agreement to allow for the renovation. A Kripke official, Andy Golding, said the firm hopes to occupy and begin operations from that location by mid to late September. The company is a non-ferrous metal brokerage, specializing in aluminum and has been growing out of the space available at its Hill Avenue location. Among the renovations will be the construction of office space for the company, which also has operations in Florida and Tennessee. Golding said there are plans to improve the exterior of the site including painting the 225,000 square-foot building. Kripke will occupy about 125,000 square feet and plans to lease the remaining space. The firm has a workforce of 22 currently, but officials think they expect to hire an additional 25 workers next year. An enterprise zone was established by the county commissioners in 1995. By entering into the enterprise zone, the company will receive a 10-year tax abatement on the assessed value of the improvements made to the property. John Zeitler, Sylvania Township administrator, said the company will pay real estate taxes on the property minus the improvements. He also noted that to benefit the Sylvania city school district, Kripke negotiated a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement in which the company will pay the schools a minimum of $30,000 annually for the 10-year period. Through the agreement, Zeitler said, no entity loses tax revenue, the schools gain funding and the township no longer has a large, deteriorating building in its boundaries, and will gain an attractive, renovated building with an active and growing business.
Pig appeal
A decision by the Sylvania Township board of zoning appeals that a family remove its pig from a home at 9328 St. Angela’s Way, has been reversed by Judge Joseph McNamara in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. The township board had ruled that Todd and Melissa Crandell were in violation of a rule banning livestock from being kept on lots of less than one acre. Stevan Groth, the Crandells’ attorney, argued to the board that the pot belly pig kept
in northwest Ohio. Thousands of people will be on hand to enjoy them. Each year, Sylvania City Councilman Mark Frye helps organize a spectacular fireworks show, and he promises this year will be no exception. The fireworks can also be viewed very well from Pacesetter Park. Our thanks to Sylvania Township for helping to sponsor these fireworks along with the city of Sylvania. Thank you also to the many volunteers for this very special event, and also to SAJRD for their hard work and planning. Proceeds from this event go towards the continuing improvements and operation of Centennial Terrace, a wonderful asset for the entire community. Other major activities planned this summer in Sylvania are the Marathon LPGA Golf Tournament held at Highland
Meadows Golf Club during the week of July 8. The Sylvania Pizza Palooza is scheduled for Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 at Centennial Terrace. There are summer First Friday Art Walks in downtown Sylvania on July 5 and Aug. 2. Downtown Sylvania now has a DORA, or Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, every night. There are Farmers Markets every Tuesday beginning at 3 pm on Maplewood Avenue downtown until October. The Mayberry Square Arts and Craft Show is scheduled for June 29 and 30. There will also be a Local Fest downtown on Saturday, June 22. There are concerts scheduled throughout the summer at Centennial Terrace. Meijer Movie Night is June 20 on the Hill at Northview High School. The 39th Annual Sylvania Triathlon is Sunday Aug. 4. The 80s Explosion Dance
by his clients was not livestock, but was a pet and a comfort animal. The issue began more than a year ago when the township zoning department received an anonymous complaint that a pig was being kept at that address. The township compliance officer was unable to verify that complaint, but photos of the pig outside of the home were sent to the department last June. The township zoning office found that the family was in violation of a zoning resolution that prohibits maintaining a farm animal/livestock on a lot of one acre or less. After a notice of violation was sent to the property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Crandell filed their appeal. The basis of that appeal was that the Crandells wanted to keep the pig as a “comfort animal and domesticated pig,” at their home and that the animal was a pet and not livestock. During the board hearing, Mr Groth, argued that the pig, named Milo, spends most of his time indoors and is treated as a pet. He added that it is beneficial for Mr. Crandell for generalized anxiety issues and that a licensed professional had submitted a letter to that effect to the board. Mr. Crandell told the board that Milo was initially brought home as a pet when the family lived elsewhere, and that he has bonded with it. The board wrote that the zoning resolution does not state that the animal must actually be used as a farm animal or livestock, “but only that it be within” that class of animals. They noted that pigs are specifically included in the resolution prohibiting such animals. In his decision, Judge McNamara wrote that Ohio legal definitions “raise the question of whether a species of animal typically categorized as livestock may qualify as a ‘pet’ depending on circumstances.” He noted that rabbits are considered to be both in different sections of Ohio law and that even dogs find their way into legal “agriculture” when
included under animal husbandry. He added in his decision that under Ohio law livestock means an animal “generally used for food or in the production of food.” The judge cited a number of Ohio cases in which a pot belly pig was determined to be a pet. In this case, he wrote, “The evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates that Milo is functionally a house pet and is therefore not subject to the prohibition.”
John Zeitler praised
By way of explanation to a raised-eyebrow question, John Zeitler, Sylvania Township administrator, simply said, “It’s Friday” as he pulled a vacuum cleaner into his office. It was likely for the last time, as Zeitler has now retired and been replaced as administrator by Oliver Turner. Zeitler’s response wasn’t a complaint. He was just explaining that it’s part of the job as he defined it, beginning when he took the position. Among his first acts were things like getting rid of subscriptions to the many magazines which came to the administration building and got shuffled around but mostly not read, and to get rid of a private cleaning crew. He figured township personnel could do most of that work, including cleaning, dusting and taking care of their work spaces and offices. Hence, the vacuum. John Crandell, chairman of the trustees, said that he wasn’t a member of the board at the time Zeitler was hired, but understood that the overall desire was for him to improve relations with county offices and to get a better handle on the township’s finances. Zeitler began as administrator in November, 2010. Prior to taking the job he had worked 30 years in the Lucas County finance department, the last 26 years as the director of the office of management and budget. Crandell praised Zeitler for his expertise in the sometimes arcane ways of governmental
Party is Aug. 16 at Centennial Terrace. Centennial Terrace and Plummer Pool are open every day for swimming. I wish you all a safe and happy summer – Sylvania is a great place to enjoy it. finance and his overall ability to get things accomplished. “He’s done a very good job, but I guess things sometimes have to change,” Crandell said. Zeitler said there was no one thing that caused him to decide to retire. He did note that in his job, even after you’ve left the office for the day, it hasn’t left you. “It doesn’t happen often, but you’re always aware that the phone could ring with a problem. Probably something serious.” Just after saying that his desk phone rang and he had a brief discussion during which he referred to the contract and gave some direction. “That’s what I’ll miss,” he said, adding that he enjoys having the authority and responsibility to deal with issues, expected and unexpected, as well as deciding on what should be done and seeing it carried out. David Simko,the township’s chief financial officer, also praised Zeitler’s term, saying among other things, that he thinks the township’s management team is at least as good as it’s ever been as are its finances. Simko characterized Zeitler as personable, “but not afraid to say no,” when he thought spending requests weren’t necessary. “But that’s when he’d work with people, trying to find a different way to reach the goal. He was always open about his views and about what the township’s finances were.” Simko has often praised what he views as a much more cooperative attitude between members of management and employees over recent years and he gives credit to Zeitler’s openness for fostering that attitude. Mr. Zeitler said he has no particular plans for the immediate future, although he will remain as one of three commissioners of The Olander Park System.
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Sylvania Superheroes
Sylvania firefighter sings to help First Responders
BY MARY HELEN DARAH
“I was just messing around and it came to me,” stated Sylvania firefighter Mike Szafarowicz. The Lieutenant at Sylvania Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2243 is referring to his chart-topping song ‘If you only knew,’ that he wrote to bring awareness to firefighters, law enforcement and first responders dealing with PTSD and the increased suicide rates in their professions. Lieutenant Szafarowicz plays drums and is part of a band. Recently, he taught himself to play the guitar. He performs in numerous locations and has been a fixture at local breweries, wineries and private events. ‘If you only knew’ is the first song he has ever written. “l finished the song after a couple weeks and recorded it myself,” he stated. “It
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Classic Chair Receives New Look
Cindy Thomas of BelMain Upholstery looks over Bill Teaderman’s Eames lounge chair that the O’Briens of BelMain recently reupholstered. According to Thomas, Teaderman and his son-in-law also refinished the wooden back pieces, restoring the chair to its original patina. The chair has special significance to its owner as it was a given to him in the 1950s from his late wife Marilyn.
St. Stephen Lutheran hosts Vacation Bible School On Thursdays, beginning July 11, students ages 5-through grade 5 are invited to participate in a Vacation Bible School program. The program, “Who is My Neighbor?” invites children and youth to reimagine what it means to be neighbors in Christ. Based on the Good Samaritan story, this program contains skits, games, crafts, snacks and intentional activities for children
to enjoy and learn how faith calls them out into the world to love and serve their neighbors. The meeting dates are July 11, July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m. Registration forms are at SStephenLutheran.church or by calling the church office 419-885-1551. St. Stephen is located at 7800 Erie Street, just west of Highland Elementary school.
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focuses on firefighter and police suicide. A Sylvania firefighter committed suicide a few years ago and a Sylvania police officer committed suicide as well. We travel quite a bit for training, and I discovered that suicide in our field is happening everywhere. It is sadly a growing trend. This song started out being about my friend, then I thought it could be a benefit to everyone. The song is finding success on iTunes and digital media outlets such as Amazon and Spotify.” Proceeds are going to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. “The foundation is specifically for the suicide awareness fund and a peer support network for firefighters,” stated Lieutenant Szafarowicz. “Two of our firefighters participated in their training program in Florida so that we now have the resources and
knowledge to help people if needed. People may also donate to the International Association of Firefighters to help the cause.” The Sylvanian hopes to spread awareness about the ever-growing suicide rate among his peers. “The whole goal for this song is to get the word out,” he said. “My mission is that police officers, firefighters and EMS providers have a place to turn to in their time of need. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is doing so much to help reduce the rate of suicide in our line of work.” Visit firehero.org to donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation whose mission is to develop and expand programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and co-workers. To hear ‘If you only knew’ visit MikeSzafarowiczMusic on Facebook or reverbnation.com/open_graph/artist/6074253.
Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning program will offer summer classes held at the Lourdes University campus, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Registration may be made by credit card or check. Checks should be made payable to Lourdes University and mailed to: Lourdes University Lifelong Learning, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania OH 43560. On Tuesday, June 25 from 10-11 am, Karen Lucas will explain the ins and outs of Downsizing 101. Learn the various tips and techniques that a professional organizer uses. Lucas is the owner of Your Professional Organizer, a service she created in 2013 to help people transition to a simple, more organized, less stressful way of living. Instructor Steve Bare, Ph.D., will offer classes on Civil War “Stuff” and Memory on Tuesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, and 16 from 1-2:15 pm. In 1867, the U.S. counted 1.8 million veterans from both sides of the Civil War, about five percent of the population. The experiences of these men and others who lived through the war were built upon “stuff” they came in contact with during and after the war. The class will examine Civil War battlefields, weapons, cemeteries and monuments. Beaujolais and Burgandy wine regions are discussed by Nicholas Kubiak on Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 from 6:30-8:30 pm. For years, these two wine regions of France have often been linked. Six wines will be offered at each class. Students are encouraged to bring their own food. Kubiak is a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits and a veteran of the local wine industry. Victoria’s Other Secrets will be presented by Kathy and Joseph Dowd on June 26 from 10 am-12 pm. A combination of a PowerPoint® presentation and live models will demonstrate step-by-step dressing sequence of both the proper Victorian lady and gentleman. She is
curator at the Maumee Historical Society and is a historic seamstress. He is a living history interpreter. Patrick Dubreuil will offer Printmaking on July 2, 9, 16, 23 from 3-5 pm. Participants will choose a favorite image and the instructor will show them how to turn it into a work of art. Warning: come prepared to get dirty! Puccini and the End of Popular Opera will be offered July 2, 9, 16 and 22 from 3-4:30 pm. with instructor Christopher Williams. The operas of Giacomo Puccini stand among the most beloved of all works, with La Bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly regularly listed among the 10 most frequently performed operas. Scenes and extended passages from all his major operas will be discussed. For a full list of Lifelong Learning summer 2019 classes, visit lourdes.edu/lifelong. For more information, email lifelong@lourdes.edu or call 419-824-3707. On Tuesday, July 9, 10-11:15 am, Susan Shelangoskie, Ph.D., will offer Fact, Fiction, and Adaptation: King Lear. The main plot of an aging monarch who steps away from his throne with tragic results has resonated as a story about relationships between parents and children and a tale about grappling with aging for centuries. It is recommended that you read King Lear before class and bring a copy with you. What Did I Just Eat? GMO’s and What to Know with Barbara Mauter will be presented Friday, July 12 from 10 am-12 pm. Attend this informative workshop, and learn about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Marya Czech will present Toledo’s “Perfect Storm” Continues. Are the Algal Blooms of Late Spring and Summer a New Normal for Lake Erie Water? on Wednesday, July 17 from 10-11:30 am.
The Sylvania Franciscan Village presents a Father Jim Bacik lecture, “Bridging the Generational Divide: Christian Perspectives,” on Thursday, July 11, from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. The lecture will examine the divide between millennials and previous generations created by the digital culture and its reliance on social media. Fr.
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BY MARY HELEN DARAH
Clean enough to be healthy. Dirty enough to be happy.
Betty Tario, who proudly served her country in WWII with the Royal Canadian Air Force, and granddaughter Gillian Beadle enjoy a moment.
Jim and Dorothy McQuillian, good friends of Betty and her husband, Lloyd Tario, enjoy their healthy, slightly messy and happy Cutler Lake properties that were bought after WWII. Jim, Betty, and Lloyd served with the RCAF.
I recently headed to our family home in Canada to spend some time with my childhood friend Pete and his family, full of faces that are “home” to me. They recently had to say goodbye to his mom, Betty, the matriarch of the Tario family who filled 98 years of life to the brim. In fact, the widow Betty had a companion for the last few decades--a younger man to boot--who lived in the states. The 96-year-old Clarence from Detroit and our gal would meet on a regular basis until the weather got too dicey. In true soul mate fashion, Clarence died a week and a day after she passed. The celebration of life was a beautiful send off to a woman who improved the disposition of anyone who came into her path. It is only fitting that following the hymns ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ the pallbearers would carry the woman with the infectious chuckle out of church while the organist belted out, ‘I’m Back in the Saddle Again.’ There were many memorable moments of her sendoff but one in particular hit a chord or, more accurately, a dust bunny with me. While sharing impactful, unfiltered memories of times spent with her grandmother, her granddaughter Cassie related her favorite saying from her Nana. In regards to housekeeping, and for that matter in life, “Keep things clean enough to be healthy but dirty enough to be happy.” Knowing Betty for all of my five plus decades, I took that to mean find the perfect in the imperfect. When I was a kid, her cabin was the place to watch sunsets. Of course, you had to move a few items to find a seat and pitching in to fold clothes while watching the sun go to bed was pretty much a given. There was only one way to be in her presence-authentic. She was far from ever becoming a Martha Stewart. Unlike Martha she would never be one to gather eggs from a coop while waiting for the
dough to rise for stone-ground wheat bread, or squeeze oranges between her thighs for fresh juice all while perfectly attired. Heading to Betty’s you could expect a Pop Tart and a Canada Dry until you reached maturity. Then a Molson accompanied anything handed to you. I loved her perfectly imperfect life. It gave me permission to vent to her about my own messes that made Martha Stewart’s cleaning issues seem amateurish. My cleaning crises went far beyond Windex and elbow grease. Did Martha ever have to get red hot candies and hardened frosting out of collie fur or contend with a trickle-down DNA moment? My poor mother had to figure out how to contend with my brother as a toddler who decided to decorate his private anatomy with a black Sharpie. Like her, I had to contend with a young daughter who decorated her sister’s face with permanent markers before our Christmas photoshoot. Betty informed me that one day I would look back at that moment with laughter. She also told me that Soft Scrub with Bleach and hairspray would most likely remove the full-size rendering in black ink pen, done by the creative middle child of yours truly, of a pretty princess gown and dangly earrings on our white leather couch. Her words of wisdom have been road tested and proven to be correct. Some of the messiest moments in life somehow end up being the most memorable. So Betty, thank you for showing this woman how to let go of the need to be perfect and embrace the happiness that can be found in this messy, dusty, unfolded world. Like you, I will never have decorative towels hanging unscathed like protected museum pieces in my home. In fact, the average lifespan of a “pretty towel” in my home is 3.5 hours. However, I will have perfectly imperfect people hanging around my table, ignoring the dust, and sharing stories of your incredible life as the sun meets the horizon.
The social recreation program at Bittersweet Farms, in partnership with the Toledo Metroparks, is offering a five-week Metroparks program for teens with autism. Bittersweet’s SRP consists of therapeutically based programs and activities that focus on community integration and social
interactions, as well as developing independence. The program consists of various types of events and sessions including community events, therapeutic groups, and a social skills group with the University of Toledo. The Metroparks program will provide active outdoor experiences, develop a variety of outdoor skills, and promote social interaction and inclusion to those ages 13-22 with autism. The five-week program will be held 4 pm to 6 pm every Tuesday July 2-30. The location will change each week allowing teens to explore five different parks within the Metroparks system. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the teens in the SRP to learn a new skill, practice working together as a team and become more comfortable attending events in the community. The teens will be accompanied by their trusted teen mentors, who will help make this a safe and comfortable experience,” said Meghan Oberle, Bittersweet Community Outreach Specialist. The cost for this program is $20. Participants interested in the program must be registered with Bittersweet’s SRP. The deadline to register is June 25. If personal assistance is required, the participant must be accompanied by a caregiver. Contact Meghan Oberle at moberle@bittersweetfarms.org or 419-875 6986, ext. 1209 for more information or to register.
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Sylvania Area Crime Reports Breaking & Entering Accelerate Fire Systems, 3300 block Silica, forced entry to all suites Steven Eichenberg, 5200 block McGregor Lane, vacant home broken into Counterfeiting Hunt Club Apartments, 5600 block Alexis, counterfeit bill received Clayton Ricker, 5500 block Monroe, counterfeit bill received Criminal Damaging Dave Knapik, 5900 block Bear Creek, mailbox destroyed David McGranahan, 8900 block Bear Creek, vehicle tires slashed Jeremiah Pyle, 9000 block Cedar Berry, vehicle tire slashed Kristin Roop, 5700 block Roan, home egged Fraudulent checks Appliance Center, 5600 block Monroe, fraudulent check received Police Report Todd Kauffman, 5800 block Summer Place, lawn damaged by weed spray Domestic Violence Yingying Lin, 5400 block Grey, physical harm Identity Theft Mary Westphal, 8000 Ivywood Ln., account information accessed
Theft Brown Honda, 6100 block W. Central, catalytic converter stolen Michael Noss, 3400 block Shakespeare Ln., Tec Pak backpack and various items stolen from vehicle William Klebold, 2600 block Heysler, GPS and back up camera stolen from vehicle Kistler Ford, 5500 block W. Central, two sets of truck tires and rims stolen from vehicles Taylor Cadillac, 6100 block W. Central, set of tires and rims stole; passenger side window smashed Honey-Do, 6800 block W. Central, landscaping equipment stolen Melvin Fatchett, 2800 block Coffeetree Ln., cash stolen by fraud Thomas Burnworth, 3300 block Centennial, trailer stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, two TVs stolen Kevin Beining, 4900 block Borland, landscape equipment, generator stolen Ryan Stansley, 9000 block Brint, cash stolen Cynthia Hille,7800 block Therfield, prescription drugs, gift cars, makeup stolen Carol Rudey, 6000 block Elden, cash stolen by fraud Rite Aid Pharmacy, 6400 block Monroe, aerosols inhalants stolen
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Omar Rammumy, 4400 block Holland Sylvania, clothing, furs, games, kitchen utensils, linens, sports equipment stolen Meijer, 7200 block W. Central, clothing, shoes stolen As if Mahmoud, 9200 block Blue Mirage, cash stolen by fraud Blak Villarreal, 4800 block Olde Meadow Lane, debit card, cash, watch stolen from vehicle Carol Rudey, 6000 block Elden, cash stolen by fraud David Getz, 5800 block Monroe, debit card, gift card, smart phone stolen from vehicle Barney’s Convenience Mart, 6100 block Monroe, fraudulent lottery ticket cashed April Temple-Mercer, 8000 block Apple Meadow, cash stolen from vehicle Melissa Dunne, 5100 block Brinthaven, cash stolen FROM THE COURTS C.C.W. Nicholas R Strunk, 711 Deal Ave, Toledo, $100, 180 days suspended Disorderly Conduct Duane K Smith, 2470 Fulton St., Toledo, $50, 30 days suspended Drug Possession Lee R Morrin, 5013 Silica Dr, Sylvania, $150, 180 days, 170 days suspended Shannon A Kastel, 3798 South Piotter Hwy., Deerfield, $100, 90 days, 85 days suspended Logan Fruchey, 3923 Mill Run Court, Toledo, $150, 180 days, 178 days suspended Endangerment of Children Alan Stacey, 5001 South Ave., Lot 110, Toledo, $100, 180 days, 178 days suspended No O. L. James Sr Montgomery, 10430 Airport Hwy., Lot 153, Swanton, $100, 180 days suspended Obstructing Stephen Nowak, 1513 Daytona Dr., Sylvania, $300, 180 days, 140 days suspended O.V.I. / Under Influence Eusebio Jr Ariola, 5351 Lewis Ave., Lot 19, Toledo, $525, 180 days, 170 days suspended Constantine A Modglin, 6002 Porsha Dr, Sylvania, $375, 180 days, 177 days suspended Gavin E Dailey, 8876 Angola Rd, Holland, $375, 180 days, 177 days suspended Spencer J Woods, 6775 Brint Rd, Sylvania, $375, 180 days, 174 days suspended Tina L Armelagos, 3210 Millstone Ct., Maumee, $375, 180 days, 174 days suspended Kyle E Bradish, 4126 S Terrace View, Apt 4, Toledo, $375, 180 days, 177 days suspended
John T Ross, 4827 Cascades Ct., Sylvania, $525, 180 days, 170 days suspended Laron L Logan, 1338 Thatcher Dr., Toledo, $525, 180 days, 170 days suspended Alan R Stacey, 5001 South Ave., Lot 110, Toledo, $375, 180 days, 175 days suspended Heather Poupard, 954 Western Ave., Monroe, MI, $525, 180 days, 134 days suspended Edwin Nertey-Hervies, 5737 Bernath Ct., Toledo, $375, 180 days, 177 days suspended O.V.U.A.C Kielyn C Burwell, 849 Wright Ave., Toledo, $250, 30 days, 27 days suspended Petty Theft Shaniece A Fields, 910 Wright, Toledo, $100, 30 days suspended Lakisha E Vessel, 1047 Norwood Ave., Toledo, $100, 90 days suspended Benjamin M Hillard, 5727 Little, Sylvania, $100, 90 days, 85 days suspended Brandon A Jacobs, 4124 W Laker Ave, Toledo, $100, 90 days, 83 days suspended Physical Control Erica Hayes, 2337 Notting Hill, Toledo, $375, 180 days, 177 days suspended Gary Bernath, 1309 Applegate Street, Waterville, $375, 180 days, 173 days suspended Montrese Mitchell, 623 E. Park Street, Toledo, $375, 180 days, 174 days suspended Public Indecency Scott Gerding, 8232 Dorr St., Toledo, $150, 90 days, 53 days suspended Reckless Operation Ryan J White, 3647 Barcelona Dr., Toledo, $250, 30 days, 27 days suspended Joseph E Shultz, 7276 Wood Creek Ln, Maumee, $250, 30 days, 27 days suspended Ayanna S Sims, 3248 Lincolnshire Blvd, Toledo, $250, 30 days, 27 days suspended Kelly Baumgartner, 9361 Dorr St., Holland, $250, 30 days, 27 days suspended Theft Jennifer N Losey, 24610 Bean St., Stoney Ridge, $100, 90 days suspended Jesse G Solly, 6140 Judge Dr., Toledo, $100, 180 days suspended Erica T Armstrong, 955 Post, Toledo, $100, 180 days, 174 suspended Unauthorized Communication Betty Hartzfeldt, 5351 Rondeau St., Toledo, $100, 180 days suspended Information is provided to Sylvania AdVantage. Sylvania AdVantage is not responsible for the contents on this page.
Spencer Dixon
loved ones. He was 88 years old and preceded on the road home two years ago by his loving wife, Dolores. It provides great joy knowing they are dancing together to “Charmaine” in heaven. In these golden years, he was grateful for daily visits from his children Jack Lambert, Diane (Tim) Brunner, and Nancy (Dean) Powers and his devoted caregivers Cheryl Belkofer and Rick (Sandy) Cast. He relished winning Rummy, sharing home-cooked meals with Jack, Nancy’s healing remedies, chats, and Reese’s. And everyone enjoyed his love of the backyard boat- and birdwatching. As the president of Davis College, his leadership is summed up in another original nugget: “We are all partners; we only deal with pleasant people; and let’s have fun.” He loved his “partners” at Davis and its students. If a student was in a bind, he would pull out his wallet. He would walk in with half a mustache just for a laugh. He was a continual entrepreneur and brought many new programs to the College. He had countless circles of life-long friends who he adored. There were the best buddies sailing trips, the grade school PS 147 gang, the Andrew Jackson High School friends, his AC co-workers, the Holy Family Bondy, Cronley, Rynearson families, the Florida condo posse, the Davis College team, the fun Grand Blanc and Shoreland Ave. neighbors, his children’s friends, the extended Shea family, and the caregiver crew-turned family. Fishing, sailing, skiing, camping, golf, ukulele sing-a-longs, epic St. Patty’s Day parties, Notre Dame football, well-designed prank, and lots of laughter filled many years. And there was his favorite thing—adoring his grandchildren. Kite flying on the beach, building a sandbox in the back yard, teaching water color painting, attending air shows, and cheering from the sidelines. He loved completely, he lived humbly and generously and laughed heartily. He had a salubrious life and we will treasure him always in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged for the Davis College Foundation or the Gary Sinise Foundation (serving veterans).
Spencer J. Dixon, 78, passed away on June 3, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla., surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to George and Garnet (Belleair) Dixon on Aug. 5, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the oldest of seven children. Spencer graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1958 and attended Ohio University. He married the love of his life, Barbara Banks, on July 27, 1963, enjoying 56 years of marriage. They had four children, Jeffrey, Erin, Kelly and Kathleen. He had a successful homebuilding career as the founder and president of Dixon Homes, the founder of Dixon-Schroyer Homes and was a proud past president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Toledo. Spencer loved summers at the cottage on Devils Lake, Mich., and was an avid waterman, boater, water skier and pontoon boat captain. He enjoyed golf trips with his son and buddies and going to Ann Arbor for Michigan football games. Spencer was a member of Highland Meadows Golf Club and the Devils Lake Ski Devils and was a past parishioner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He always had a smile for everyone and, like Will Rogers, Spencer never met a man he didn’t like. Spencer is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Erin Dixon, Kelly Dixon and Kathleen LaHaie (Brandon); his brothers, Thomas (Brenda) and William and his sisters, Sue Ellen Lintz, Catherine Toth (John) and Constance Fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeffrey Spencer Dixon, and brother Timothy Dixon. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart & Stroke Association.
John Lambert Jr.
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Ice Cream Scoop
The rainy weather didn’t keep people away from enjoying ice cream at the June 9 Wildwood Manor House Ice Cream Social. Volunteers serve up an assortment of flavors from Handel’s to please the crowd.
Volunteers Judy Schilt, Gale Kilcorse and Chris Ankenbrandt are finally able to sit and enjoy some ice cream.
Elaine Early, Cindy Palmer with Kay Heinrichs, chair of the ice cream social, at the drink station. –by Nancy Jomantas
Ally Effler and her sons Ben and Noah leave the pancake breakfast at Wildwood Metropark with big smiles.
Pancake breakfast volunteer Mark Maley pours coffee for Holly Devany while Dennis Kosinski, Pat Bailey and Judy Blochowski enjoy their ‘cakes.
Nancy and Paul Jomantas, right, stop at the volunteer table to buy tickets from volunteers Wanda Bielski and Judi Pittaway.
The Spare family, Elle, Ally, Sammie, Tommy and Mary Ann enjoy having breakfast together at Wildwood.
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