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PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010

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A.A. Green Realty........................................................48
A to Z Health Care.......................................................22
Adventures In Education.............................................45
Antibus Scales and Systems, Inc................................35
Anneliese’s Fine Dining and Lounge...........................26
Asset Protection Corporation.......................................39
Bark For Life................................................................30
Big Daddy Graphics, LLC............................................43
Blue Skies Quilting and Gifts.......................................47
Body & Sole.................................................................20
Brown and Brown of Ohio, Inc.....................................45
Buckeye CableSystem.................................................11
Change of Seasons.....................................................38
Children’s Discovery Center........................................33
Citizen Advisory Group................................................24
City of Perrysburg..........................................................4
City of Perrysburg Department of Public Service........37
Cold Stone Creamery..................................................46
Colorful Living..............................................................44
Commodore Way.........................................................27
Continental Valuations...................................................9
Cook Motor Sales of Perrysburg.................................42
Corporate Housing Systems.......................................40
Dermatology Associates and Ada Aesthetics..............46
DiSalle Real Estate Company.....................................10
Downtown Perrysburg, Inc............................................4
Dynalite Corporation....................................................44
Edward Jones–Gary Johns...........................................8
Edward Jones–Lee and Loren Odegaard...................32
Encore Bridal...............................................................43
Farmers & Merchants State Bank...............................12
First Federal Bank.......................................................38
Front Path Health Coalition..........................................40
GenoaBank..................................................................10
Glass City Boardwalk..................................................48
Grace United Methodist Church..................................33
Great Lakes Medical Services.....................................13
Great Lakes Vintage Limousine..................................13
Griffioen Insurance Agency............................................9
Hilton Garden Inn.........................................................17
Holiday Park Physical Rehabilitation...........................41
House of Tradition........................................................39
J.B.’s Sarnie Shoppe...................................................19
Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc...............................19
Kazmaier’s Five Star Market.........................................5
Kingston Residence of Perrysburg..............................15
Knot & Rope Supply.......................................................6
Index of Businesses
Law Offices of Heban, Sommer and Murphree, LLC...46
Law Offices of Leatherman and Witzler.......................10
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek....................................36
The Manor at Perrysburg.............................................20
McGivern Jewelers........................................................6
Mossing Spas and More..............................................40
Movement Lab Studios................................................24
On Q Dance Center.....................................................35
Quality Family Eyecare, Inc.........................................45
Penta Career Center....................................................47
Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts...............19
Perrysburg Advocates for Dogs...................................30
Perrysburg Alliance Church.........................................43
Perrysburg Area Arts Council......................................49
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce......................8
Perrysburg Business and Service Directory................50
Perrysburg Care and Rehablilitation Center................23
Perrysburg Chiropractic.................................................6
Perrysburg Collision and Auto Repair..........................35
Perrysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.................8
Perrysburg Eye Center, Inc.........................................32
Perrysburg Lawn Care.................................................33
Perrysburg Municipal Park Directory.............................4
Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning...48
Perrysburg School District.............................................2
Perrysburg Township...................................................51
Perrysburg Quick Lube................................................18
Physical Therapy Consultants.....................................14
Pinnacle Eye Group.....................................................22
Places to Visit & Resource Guide................................25
Poco’s Playhouse........................................................36
Ridge Stone Builders and Developers.........................21
Ridge Stone Realty......................................................21
Skotynsky Financial Group, LLC.................................16
South Suburban Animal Hospital.................................34
Sulphur Springs Realty, Inc. ........................................32
Super Suppers.............................................................39
Taylor Hyundai...............................................................7
The Town Center at Levis Commons..........................52
Venzel Communications................................................5
Way Public Library.......................................................31
Weaver Animal Hospital..............................................44
Welch Publishing Co.............................................28-29
Wellman Rental and Supply.........................................20
West Side Montessori Center at Perrysburg...............18
Wood County Ecomonmic Development Commission.5
Wood County Park District.............................................9

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Prepared by City Parks & Recreation
Advisory Committee (P.R.A.C.)
All parks close at dusk
No alcoholic beverages allowed
Anneliese’s Restaurant
Big Daddy Graphics
Body & Sole Massage Therapy
Bruce Roberts Interiors
The Buzz Book
City Of Perrysburg
Colonial Acres Co., Ltd.
Comfort Keepers
Critical Business Analysis
D’Vine Design
DiSalle Realty
Edward Jones, Lee & Loren Odegaard
PERRYSBURG
MUNICIPAL PARK DIRECTORY
1. BICENTENNIAL
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3. HOOD/LOUISIANA AVE. DOCK
4. MAPLE ST. BOAT LAUNCH
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10. THREE MEADOWS
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: • General Information, Shelter Reservations and Parks Bureau—Department of Public Service–419-872-8020
Summer Recreation Program Office at Municipal Park (June-August)–419-872-7968 • Perrysburg Municipal Pool (June-August) — 419-872-7966
Athletic Field Reservations — 419-872-7968 or 419-872-8020 • Pool passes, pool parties, swim lessons — YMCA Ft. Meigs Center — 419-251-9622.
Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.
...You bring the family, we’ll bring the fun!
A non-profit organization dedicated to keeping Historic Downtown Perrysburg vibrant.
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419-872-MAIN • downtownperrysburg@gmail.com
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First Fridays May – October
Classic Car Show – Aug 7
Harrison Rally Day—”The After Party”
Downtown September 18
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Jones & Co. Embroidery
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LPL Financial
MBA Architects & Planners
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce
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State Farm Insurance – Allen Shinaberry
Stella’s Restaurant
Thomas Downs & Trent Hire D.D.S
Waterhouse Kitchen and Bath
Way Public Library
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Venzel Communications, Inc.
140 East Second Street • 419-874-2575
www.venzelcommunications.com
Since 1987, Venzel Communications, Inc. has
served its clients as a full-service marketing, advertising
and public relations firm providing strategic
marketing planning and development of
marketing materials. Our work includes developing
logos and building brand images, creating web
sites, and developing campaigns to reach businesses
and consumers. We offer years of experience
in developing newsletters, targeted direct
marketing campaigns, brochures, flyers, posters,
newspaper ads, radio and television spots, billboards,
news releases, and event publicity.
“When we say full-service marketing we mean
it,” says Bob Venzel, owner. “We’ll develop whatever
is necessary to get the job done cost-effectively
for our clients.” Venzel Communications
works with a variety of clients including schools,
businesses, hospitals, health care providers, and
municipalities both locally and regionally. Venzel
Communications developed and launched the City
of Perrysburg’s comprehensive web site as well as
a full-color brochure for the city’s economic de-
127 East Second Street • 419-874-4325
www.kazmaiermarkets.com
In January 2008 Kazmaier’s Five Star Market completed an expansion and renovation.
The City of Perrysburg and Perrysburg
Township were founding members of the
Wood County Economic Development Commission
when this successful public-private
partnership was born in 1993. In the subsequent
17 years the investment has paid off
handsomely for the Perrysburg area. The
WCEDC has attracted over 2,000 new jobs
to the Perrysburg area (city and township),
and an aggregate new investment of $1 billion.
Amongst the more visible developments
velopment efforts. Several other local clients include
Penta Career Center, Perrysburg Schools,
The Elizabeth Scott Community, Downs and Hire
Dentists, and McIntire Retirement Services.
“We’re willing to explore a client’s ideas and combine
their thoughts with ours to develop an approach
that makes sense for them,” says Brian
Fowler, Creative Director. “That means understanding
the culture of their organization and the
uniqueness of their products or services so we can
best position the organization.”
“It’s a team approach,” says Mr. Venzel. “Our
clients have a unique perspective on their business
and industry. We combine that with our 23 years of
marketing and advertising expertise to form a
strong team that offers great results. When I think
back on our years of working with clients, the
thing that comes to mind are the relationships
we’ve built with them.” Venzel Communications is
located at 140 East Second Street, Perrysburg,
Ohio. To contact them, call 419-874-2575 or
email: bobvenzel@venzelcommunications.com.
Since 1987, Venzel Communications, Inc. has served clients as a
full-service marketing, advertising and public relations firm providing
strategic marketing planning and development of marketing materials.
Kazmaier’s Five Star Market is a familiar
name in the Perrysburg community. Established
in 1898, Kazmaier’s has been providing
quality foods to Perrysburg residents for
more than 100 years.
Family owned and operated, Kazmaier’s
has been at its present location at 127 East
Second Street, since 1963. An additional store
is located on Perrysburg-Holland Road in
Maumee. Currently, there are 45 employees
at the Perrysburg store.
Kazmaier’s holds a unique place in the
Perrysburg community. Store employees become
familiar with many local residents who
frequent the store, and often greet customers
by name. “We pride ourselves in being a
neighborhood establishment that knows many
of the customers who visit the store,” said
Wood County Ecomonic Development Commission
639 South Dunbridge Road, Ste. 2, Bowling Green • 419-352-7469
www.woodcounty.com
First Solar, Largest Solar Panel Manufacturer in the United States.
brought to the Perrysburg area by the
WCEDC over the years have been Delafoil,
Walgreen’s Distribution Center, First Solar,
the O-I corporate headquarters, and most recently,
Willard & Kelsey. While a WCEDC
member, Dillin Corp. was responsible for developing
the highly successful Levis Commons
“lifestyle center” which has become
the retail landmark of Northwest Ohio.
For eight of the organization’s 17 years,
its President has been a City of Perrysburg
(Chris Ewald, Lane Williamson) or Perrysburg
Township (Bob Mack, Phil Rudolph,
Jr.) resident. Additionally, the WCEDC has
identified grant money for road upgrades,
provided technical assistance to city and
township administrations, and through its affiliation
with Erie Basin Resource, Conservation,
and Development Council of the
USDA, brought grant money to the Way
Public Library. The WCEDC maintains a
staff of three—Executive Director Tom
owner Allen Kazmaier.
Kazmaier’s believes its greatest contribution
to the community is the focus upon service
to loyal, long-term customers in the
Perrysburg area.
In addition to personalized customer service,
Kazmaier’s also boasts an extensive meat
department. Quality meats and special cuts
are provided by experienced butchers with
many years of service to Kazmaier’s. Kazmaier’s
also offers specialty groceries, fresh
produce and baked goods.
Kazmaier’s Five Star Market remains an
established neighborhood business in the Perrysburg
community. Personalized, friendly
customer service makes Kazmaier’s a first
choice in grocery shopping for many Perrysburg
residents.
Blaha, Associate Director Wade Gottschalk,
and Office Manager Helen Smarage. The average
taxpayer pays nothing for these services.
The WCEDC is funded by Wood
County through a real estate transfer fee
(only ever paid when someone sells a piece
of property), and by its over 100 members
through annual dues payments which are accounted
for separately. The WCEDC is a
proud partner in progress with Perrysburg
(township and city).

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Located in the heart of downtown Perrysburg
at Indiana Avenue and Walnut Street,
Perrysburg Chiropractic is celebrating 20
years in business this year.
Dr. Wayne Koskinen founded his practice
in 1990 with an office in Perry’s Landing.
Offering a full array of chiropractic services–
including treatment to improve mobility and
range of motion and alleviate lower back and
neck pain, headache, carpal tunnel, tennis
elbow and rotator cuff pain– Perrysburg Chiropractic
has grown steadily over the years
thanks to courteous staff and satisfied patients.
Five years ago, the practice moved to its
current location, and a year later, a satellite
office, Fallen Timbers Chiropractic, opened
in Whitehouse. Patients at Fallen Timbers are
treated by Dr. Bob Spain, a Perrysburg resident.
Along the way, Dr. Koskinen has provided
the same family-oriented chiropractic
care while keeping up with the latest technologies
and the most current methods. A
McGivern Jewelers purchases gold, silver and platinum in all forms
such as coins, bars and jewelry, regardless of their condition.
Knot & Rope Supply is pleased to announce that
it has moved to a larger facility to better serve its
local customers. Their new shop is located at 1650
Waters Edge Drive, which is located off of Williams
Road right here in Perrysburg.
Now in its seventh year of business, Knot &
Rope Supply has made a name for itself both here
at home and all over the United States with its onsite
stock of a wide variety of rope and rope consultation
services. The company sells ropes made
of nylon, polyester, polypropylene, and other hightech
and high-strength fibers like Kevlar and technora.
In addition, they have a huge selection of
natural and organic ropes like cotton, manila and
sisal rope. The selection of rope diameter runs from
1/8-inch to ropes as big around as a soda pop can.
In addition the company has a splicing service
that, quite simply, can put a professional and neat
loop on the end of virtually any rope. This popular
service provides the strongest and safest method of
attaching a rope to an object.
The customer base of this company is as diverse
as its rope selections. Chances are most people have
seen their products or work in major motion pictures,
print or film advertisements or at any major
Perrysburg Chiropractic
139 West Indiana Avenue, Suite 102 • 419-874-4463 • www.perrysburgchiropractic.com
certified chiropractic sports physician, he
specializes in treating sports injuries.
Dr. Koskinen and his staff care for patients
like family, offering attentive and comprehensive
service. A careful appointment
schedule helps ensure that patients have little
or no wait time, and staff members are always
willing to help patients understand their
insurance coverage and serve as their advocates
in getting insurance to pay.
Originally from Flint, Michigan, Dr.
Koskinen found his way to Perrysburg
through friends he met as an undergraduate
student at Northern Michigan University.
They were from Maumee, and he often visited
northwest Ohio with them.
“In the late 1970s, I used to go to Dale’s
Bar at night to shoot pool, drink beer and eat
peanuts,” he recalled with a laugh. Now I go
there at lunch in work clothes to have cheeseburgers
and soda.”
When he opened his practice in Perrysburg,
Dr. Koskinen didn’t hesitate to get involved
in the community. He is a 19-year
Knot & Rope Supply
1650 Waters Edge Drive • 419-873-8300
www.knotandrope.com
shopping mall in the nation. In addition to working
with top tier creative departments, they also cater to
individual customers looking for a rope to decorate
a deck or other home project, as well as those looking
for ropes to climb or use for exercise. Knot &
Rope Supply also is very active in the arborist and
tree climber community. Their leadership and ability
to stock, ship and splice every single type of arborist
rope has made them a true one-stop shop for
any professional or recreational tree climber in the
nation.
“Since we got started in the business it has been
exciting every day to work with such a wide variety
of people who use rope. Even the guys who stop in
the shop looking for a landscape rope or something
for craft and knot work are fun to meet and talk to,”
says John Hartenburg, owner. “We all might be rope
guys over here, but we still can help people out who
don’t know the first thing about rope find the right
thing for whatever job they have.”
The company is owned by Perrysburg resident
John Hartenburg, who is not only a professional
splicier but a top-ranked amateur tree climber who
uses ropes all the time for tree climbing competitions.
member and past president of both the Perrysburg
Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.
He has served as president of the
Perrysburg Schools Foundation Board and
coached little league and PYSA teams, and
is an active member of Grace United
Methodist Church.
Dr. Koskinen also shares his professional
expertise with medical students through a
partnership with the University of Toledo
Medical Center, hosting fourth-year students
at his office for their complementary medicine
elective.
As he celebrates Perrysburg Chiropractic’s
first 20 years in business, Dr. Koskinen
continues to look toward the future, with
plans to expand services offered to include
rehabilitation and nutritional counseling. He
looks forward to many more years of providing
the most current chiropractic services
in a comfortable and friendly setting to the
Perrysburg community and the surrounding
area.
During the past 28 years, McGivern Jewelers has
expanded from a gold and silver wholesale business
to a full-service jewelry store and one of the world’s
largest Internet diamond sellers (however, it still provides
area residents the opportunity to sell unwanted,
used gold, silver and platinum items).
Founded in 1980 by Michael and Joseph Mc-
Givern, Perrysburg has been home to McGivern Jewelers
since its inception. The business began in a
small office and in 1985, expanded to a store-front
location in Perry’s Landing. In 1997, the store once
again expanded to the second floor of the same location.
In 2002, needing additional space, the Mc-
Giverns purchased the building at 112 West Second
Street, where the business is currently located.
Even though the company has gone global, Mc-
Givern Jewelers is very proud of the great services it
continues to offer the local community.
McGivern Jewelers purchases gold, silver and
platinum in all forms such as coins, bars and jewelry,
regardless of their condition. For more than 30 years,
the McGiverns have offered that service and according
to Michael McGivern, now is a great time to sell.
“Gold and platinum sales currently are at all-time
highs,” he said.
The company also will buy old U.S. coins that
have more value than just silver content, as well as
better dates, rare coins, coins that have not been circulated
and proof coins.
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
McGivern Jewelers
112 West Second Street • 419-874-4473
www.mcgivern.com
Dr. Wayne Koskinen
Furthermore, McGiverns jewelry retailers specialize
in loose GIA certified diamonds and engagement
rings. In addition, the business carries a
complete line of diamond and gemstone jewelry in
14K gold, 18K platinum and palladium.
In 1998, McGivern Jewelers was one of the first
companies to sell diamonds and jewelry on the Internet.
“We ship diamonds and rings on a regular basis to
every state and to every continent in the world except
Antarctica,” Mr. McGivern stated. “We have
sold to celebrities as well as famous politicians.”
The full-service jewelry store has one of the
largest selections of GIA certified diamonds, a large
selection of rings and all other jewelry, and provides
complete jewelry repair service and custom jewelry.
“Our business is unique in that we have such a
large selection of lose diamonds and rings and we
offer great personal service,” Mr. McGivern said.
“All our work is done on-site by our full-time goldsmith
who has more than 20 years of experience.
And our jewelry repair turnaround time is very
quick.”
A supporter of the community, the store donates
to multiple local charities. McGivern Jewelers is a
member of the Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce,
the Toledo Better Business Bureau, Jewelers
of America, Ohio Jewelers Association and the Manufacturing
Jewelers and Suppliers of America.
Knot and Rope Supply, 1650 Wates Edge Drive, carries just about every kind of
rope there is.

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Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce
105 West Indiana Avenue • 419-874-9147
www.perrysburgchamber.com
The Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary
association of business people from throughout the
Perrysburg area and Northwest Ohio and Southeast
Michigan. The Chamber in partnership with the community,
is committed to the support of business growth and
economic vitality of its members and the Perrysburg area.
The organization’s mission statement is to “provide a
forum, conduit and voice for business and community issues.
The Chamber will strive to create, enhance and preserve
the economic strength and quality of life in the
Perrysburg area.” A 501(c)(6) organization, the Chamber
was incorporated in 1968. Paul Sargent of Sargent & Associates
served as the first president.
Currently there are more than 300 area businesses that
are members of the Chamber. “We are honored to have
many members who have received awards and honors in
their respective professions,” said Sandy Latchem, executive
director. “Many are also involved in other civic
groups working for the betterment of our community.”
The Chamber receives hundreds of inquiries each
month concerning area businesses, Ms. Latchem said,
and only refers business to its members. “We are committed
to providing opportunities to help our members
succeed in their businesses. We offer many tools including
business networking events, advertising opportunities
and health insurance discounts,” explained Ms. Latchem.
Throughout the year, the Chamber also sponsors events
designed to showcase the contributions of its members to
the public.
The chamber holds meetings for its members on the
third Wednesday of every month (excluding July and September)
and new members are always welcome. Networking
and educational seminars for members are also
scheduled at various times throughout the year. Among
the Chamber’s annual events are a golf outing and cohosting
the Harrison Rally Day festival in September.
For more information on Chamber membership and
volunteer opportunities, call Ms. Latchem at 419-874-
9147, visit the Web site www.perrysburgchamber.com or
send an e-mail to director@perrysburgchamber.com.
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Shopping Center is a full service brokerage
where the staff assists individuals to achieve
their serious, long-term financial objectives, including
retirement, education, estate considerations,
catastrophic risk, home ownership, and
emergency funding. This office was relocated
to Riverplace two years ago to enhance the
service to its clients.
Edward Jones is a firm where the client’s
interests come first. The employees are organized
around this value and it is the basis for the
decisions they make. Their branch office business
model (bring Wall Street to Main Street,
or in our case to the corner of Dixie and Eckel
Junction) is structured to provide convenient
service to their clients. That service is not restricted
to an 8 to 5 day. They meet with clients
nights, evenings, weekends and holidays.
The firm’s investments in training, technology,
and organic growth are all designed to
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Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
105 West Indiana Avenue • 419-874-9147
www.visitperrysburg.com
The Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was
formed in March 1997 for the purpose of publicizing and promoting
the City of Perrysburg through tourism and convention
business. Originally located in the basement of the City Municipal
Building, the Convention & Visitors Bureau is now
established in an easily accessible, fully staffed office in
Perry’s Landing in downtown Perrysburg.
It is the mission of the Perrysburg Convention & Visitors
Bureau to promote Perrysburg as a visitor destination area.
“We market Perrysburg to cultural, educational, historical,
trade and other similar organizations to encourage them to
visit Perrysburg’s historical sites and to patronize our restaurants,
retail establishments, hotels and motels,” said Sandy
Latchem, the Bureau’s Executive Director.
The CVB responds to a variety of written, phone, online
and walk-in requests for relocation, visitor, tour, and general
information about Perrysburg. In 2009 the Convention & Visitors
Bureau distributed approximately 12,000 copies of the
Perrysburg Visitors’ Guide, responded to almost 500 requests
for relocation and visitor information, and processed an additional
500 requests for maps. The Perrysburg Visitors Guide
is distributed free of charge throughout the greater Toledo
area, including such prime locations as The Ohio Department
of Transportation (ODOT) Travel Centers, AAA of Northwest
Ohio, SeaGate Convention Center, Erie Street Market, and
area hotels and motels.
The CVB manages the popular Perrysburg Farmer’s Market,
which is in its 12th season of operation in downtown Perrysburg.
The market is open every Thursday from 3-8 p.m.
beginning the week before Mother’s Day until mid October
and boasts upwards of 35 vendors.
The Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is primarily
funded by a percentage of the hotel/motel tax collected
by the City of Perrysburg from the hotels and motels contained
within its boundaries. The CVB is governed by a nine
member Board of Trustees and consists of three Trustees representing
the City of Perrysburg; three Trustees representing
local commercial business; and three Trustees representing
the local hotel/motel industry.
The Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau office is located
at 105 W. Indiana Avenue in Perry’s Landing and is open
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4:30
p.m. For additional information call 419-874-9147 or visit
the Web site www.visitperrysburg.com.
Gary Johns
26611 Dixie Highway, Riverplace Shopping Center • 419-874-8656
www.edwardjones.com
help employees better serve the interests of the
individual investor. There are some types of investment
products they will not offer to clients
because those options are not perceived to be in
the client’s best interests. Few firms can make
that statement.
Edward Jones believes in a quality oriented,
long-term investment philosophy. The firm’s
philosophy does not suit every investor. Advisors
believe in buying quality securities and not
serving traders who try to time the market.
Their clients value trusted advice and appreciate
sharing a personal relationship with an accessible
financial advisor located right in their
community.
The office is located at Riverplace Shopping
Center between Walt Churchill’s Market
and the drivers license bureau. The firm would
be honored to paint a picture of what your financial
future will be like by using available
financial software.

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Griffioen Insurance Agency
1070 Commerce Drive, Bldg.1, Suite 102 • 419-874-2000
www.insurance-simplified.com
My, how things have changed! Thirty years ago,
Bill Griffioen opened an insurance agency with Farmers
Insurance. Now sons Fritz & Hans, Andy
Kirkham, and two support-staff, are helping businesses
and families with their insurance.
One year ago, we left Farmers Insurance, and
moved down the street to a new location. Now as an
independent agency, we have more options than ever
for your insurance.
Our one-year non-compete with Farmers is done.
So if you’re a former customer of the agency, you’re
free to work with us again. And if you’ve never talked
with us before, you’re welcome to call and check us
out.
Our aim is to save you time and make your life a
little easier. With just one phone call, you can get
home and car insurance quotes from over 12 preferred
insurance companies.
Local companies benefit from the wide variety of
carriers that can provide business or health insurance.
“With so many carrier options, we can almost
always find competitive rates. This means that price
is no longer an obstacle, if people want to make us
their agency,” Bill said. “We love seeing the smiles
on peoples’ faces when we can save them hundreds of
dollars–usually for better protection than they had before.”
Another advantage for you is our size. We’re a
family agency that’s still small enough to have that
personal touch. But we’re big enough (with staff and
carriers) to be able to get the job done for our customers.
Fritz, Hans, and Andy are also involved in the
community. For over 10 years, they’ve sponsored the
Perrysburg School district’s Golden Excellence
Award. And they’re also involved in the Perrysburg
Chamber, Boy Scout Troop 231, and Perrysburg Rotary.
The Nature Center is open daily from 8 a.m. until dusk. It offers year-round
nature experiences with the “Look Out On Nature Area.”
Continental Valuations
111 West Second Street • 419-873-0412
www.continentalvaluations.net
Continental Valuations, Inc., is a real estate
appraisal company providing both residential
and commercial appraisals for the lending industry
in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
Founded by Robert Domini, MBA, MAI, in
1988, the company also conducts right-of-way
appraisals for the State of Ohio and other appraisals
for government agencies.
“Any job that requires real estate research,
analysis and reporting is within our capabilities,”
Mr. Domini said.
Continental Valuations started out of Mr.
Domini’s home in Three Meadows before moving
to offices in downtown Toledo and
Maumee’s Arrowhead Park. Eventually the
company settled into its current location in the
historic former police and fire station in downtown
Perrysburg, next to Mills Hardware.
Since its founding, Continental Valuations
has continually expanded its capabilities and
geographic scope. Mr. Domini is licensed in
Ohio, Michigan and Florida, and has done work
in Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia and New
York. Building on his experience performing
appraisals for Ohio government agencies, he is
working to establish himself with federal agencies
as well.
The owner credits his staff, including vice
president and manager Pamela Casper, with the
firm’s successful growth.
“All told, we have four people who have
been here over twelve years and a couple more
who are nearing ten years,” he said. “Our people
have decades of experience in a wide variety
of real estate areas such as brokerage and
real estate lending.”
Appraisals conducted by Continental Valuations
and its sister company, Coastal Residential
Appraisals, vary widely in depth of
reporting and analysis. They are individually
tailored to ensure clients get the information
they really need.
“Too often in our business, we give the
client more than he wants or needs,” Mr. Domini
said. “I’ve always believed that excessive
boilerplate material distracts from the important
substance of a report.”
A long-time member of the Perrysburg
Chamber of Commerce and Perrysburg Rotary
Club, Mr. Domini is a frequent donor to the Rotary
Auction and coached his son’s Perrysburg
soccer teams for several years. Prior to founding
Continental Valuations, he taught at Central
Catholic High School and Penta Career Center.
From left to right: Fritz, Bill, Andy and Hans will save you time,
save you money and save you hassle–which you’ll call
perfect harmony!
Wood County Park District
The Nature Center at W.W. Knight Preserve
29530 White Road • 419-661-1697
Visitors experience a variety of wildlife as
they walk along the trails at W.W. Knight Nature
Preserve. A few wing beats from the
Maumee River, the Preserve invites songbirds,
eagles, and waterfowl to look for food
and nesting sites and is a welcome resting
spot during migration.
Colorful dragonflies sparkle over the
water, as swallows bank and swoop, and
young people fish nearby in the warmth of
summer. The prairie’s native wildflowers are
in their glory just as fall begins. Winter
brings ice skating, cross-country skiing, and
school groups looking at animal tracks in the
snow.
The Nature Center is open daily from 8:00
a.m. until dusk. It offers year-round nature
experiences with the Look Out On Nature
Area, or LOONA, where (from within the
building) visitors can view birds and other
wildlife at feeders, in native gardens, and at
water features.
Opportunities for hands-on nature activities
are available to the public as well as
school groups in the Educational Classroom.
Visitors may enjoy some relaxing, quiet
time with a book in the Library. This space
doubles as a meeting area for small groups.
The Hankinson Great Room, available for
rentals, has a serving-kitchen, fireplace, and
acccomodates up to 125 people.
William Windus Knight was a local businessman,
philanthropist, and nature enthusiast.
His grandchildren donated this 42-acre
parcel to the Wood County Park District in
1993. The Country Garden Club of Perrysburg
saw its potential with its mature woodlot
and location near the Maumee River.
Be sure to experience all that Wood
County Parks has to offer. With an additional
18 parks throughout Wood County the Park
District offers “Your Natural Places for Fun!”
Continental Valuations owner Robert Domini, MBA, MAI, is a licensed appraiser in
Ohio, Michigan and Florida. He specializes in commercial and government appraisals.

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GenoaBank has always been driven to serve each community’s financial
needs and continues to provide area residents with the same friendly,
personal services it has had since day one.
Leatherman & Witzler is a full-service law firm. The
three full-time general partners are Kay Leatherman
Howard, Todd Hamilton Noll and Paul A. Skaff. Each of
the partners practice in diverse areas of the law that
overlap, consistent with a full-service law firm.
The firm provides legal advice and representation in
fields of law including probate administration, estate
planning, tax, real estate, domestic relations, criminal
defense and general civil litigation.
Leatherman & Witzler strives to provide quality
legal services at a fair price. The lawyers do their best to
listen to the needs of their clients and act in an ethical
manner at all times.
For nearly 60 years, the lawyers at Leatherman &
Witzler have developed a close relationship with the
City of Perrysburg. Its officials, administrators and officers
look to the firm as an integral part of the growing
city, many relying on its lawyers for professional legal
counsel.
In addition to legal services, Leatherman & Witzler
is involved in the community through donations made to
the following organizations: Perrysburg School Foundation,
9/11 Police Fund, Kip Boulis Foundation, school
sporting events, and After Prom, among other non-profits.
The lawyers at Leatherman & Witzler are proud to be
respected within the legal community as fair, honest,
trustworthy and reliable. Commonly, lawyers consulted
throughout northwest Ohio refer clients to Leatherman
Leatherman & Witzler
353 Elm Street • 419-874-3536
www.perrysburglaw.com
DiSalle Real Estate Company is the only local firm to have achieved
seven awards for advertising and marketing from the State of Ohio
Association of Realtors.
& Witzler, knowing the clients will be competently
served.
A few of the firm’s partners also have been acknowledged
for their contributions in the legal profession.
Founder Wayne Leatherman has received
numerous awards during his 50-year career for distinguished
service to the community and to his clients.
Most recently, Mr. Skaff was elected president of the
Wood County Bar Association for 2008-09.
When founded in 1950 by Mr. Leatherman, Leatherman
& Witzler was originally located in downtown Perrysburg.
In 1966, Mr. Leatherman and Earl Witzler built
an office structure at 353 Elm Street, where the firm still
resides. Mr. Leatherman became Perrysburg’s first municipal
judge in 1960, and remained on the bench until
1973, also maintaining his law practice. During this
time, Don DeCessna was integrated into the firm. Mr.
DeCessna later became a Wood County Common Pleas
Court judge. In 1986, after five years as Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney with the Wood County Prosecuting Attorney’s
Office, Mr. Noll entered the practice, later to
be joined by Mr. Leatherman’s daughter, Ms. Leatherman
Howard, in 1992. After three years as Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney with the Ottawa County Prosecuting
Attorney’s Office, in 2000, Mr. Skaff also joined
Leatherman & Witzler.
For more information on Leatherman & Witzler’s
legal services, call 419-874-3536 or visit their Web site
at www.perrysburglaw.com.
DiSalle Real Estate Company is the only local
firm to have achieved seven awards for advertising
and marketing from the State of Ohio Association
of Realtors. They have achieved these
awards in television, Web site, classified and special
promotions, amongst other categories. We
have received an award every year since 2000.
DiSalle takes high quality, well lighted interior
and exterior digital photographs and posts
them on up to two dozen Web sites. The company
has many affiliates, links and other tools to
make your property rank as high as possible, always
focusing on search engine optimization.
This is where buyers in today’s real estate market
will see them first. “We are committed to
making a top quality first impression online,”
said Dan DiSalle. “If the property looks good online,
including an intriguing description, we
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GenoaBank
9920 Olde U.S. Route 20, Rossford • 419-873-9818
GenoaBank, founded in 1902, is now in its
second century of providing a broad range of
banking services to business and private customers
in Wood, Lucas, Ottawa and Sandusky
counties.
Since the time GenoaBank first opened its
doors in Genoa, it has continued to expand and
is now operating branch offices in Rossford, Elmore,
Maumee, Millbury and Oregon.
The Crossroads Branch opened in November
2004. Bill Verbosky is the Crossroads branch
manager.
GenoaBank has always been driven to serve
each community’s financial needs and continues
to provide area residents with the same friendly,
personal services it has had since day one. The
company actively supports the local community
through participation in civic organizations and
donations to clubs and schools.
GenoaBank continues to make meeting the
needs of its customers its top priority with exceptional
service, quick decisions, innovative
products and great rates that only local ownership
can deliver.
Mr. Verbosky said that GenoaBank is com-
mitted to outstanding service, community involvement
and strategic growth and strives to be
the premier community bank in northwest Ohio.
Among the many services offered are personal
and business checking accounts; savings
accounts; loans for auto, mortgage, equity, personal
and commercial; CDs and IRAs; ATM and
debit cards; credit cards; safe deposit boxes;
GenNet internet banking; courier service; direct
deposit; overdraft protection; money orders and
travelers’ checks; and notary publics.
The mission of GenoaBank is to create an environment
in which:
•Our customers perceive the bank as a partner
in achieving their financial goals;
•Our employees may achieve personal and
professional success; and
•Our shareholders achieve the rewards of
ownership.
Bank with GenoaBank and experience the
service that has kept customers coming back for
more than 100 years.
Stop by GenoaBank and experience personal
and professional attention to your financial
needs.
The firm provides legal advice and representation in fields of law
including probate administration, estate planning, tax, real estate,
domestic relations, criminal defense and general civil litigation.
DiSalle Real Estate Company
201 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-2231
www.disallerealestate.com
know we will get showings. Our print media in
2009 is only either high circulation and readership
or laser-like focus on real estate only. Readers
of our print media will be given some details
to any property, but most importantly invited to
look at the Web site. We cast a very wide net attempting
to try to locate the most motivated
prospects.”
The company is able to offer virtual tours,
video tours and multiple interior still photos
inviting prospective buyers to come in. An occasional
open house for the right property will further
encourage prospects to enter at ease and take
a look around.
DiSalle Real Estate uses only the best tools
that have been recognized statewide to sell your
property in the shortest time with the maximum
value.

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Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a
community bank that has served the financial
needs of farmers, businesses and individuals
of the northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana
markets for more than 113 years.
With a wide array of finance products and
services, F&M offers local decisions and
prompt responses to its clients’ business and
personal needs.
Headquartered in Archbold, Ohio, F&M
operates 18 offices and more than 30 ATM
locations in the Ohio and Indiana markets.
Today, all banks are experiencing chal-
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
7001 Lighthouse Way • 419-931-8892
fm-bank.com
lenging times. However, community banks
are not involved with all that is being focused
on in the national media.
Specifically Farmers & Merchants State
Bank:
•Did NOT make sub prime real estate
mortgage loans;
•Are NOT investment bankers;
•Does NOT have liquidity problems;
•Did NOT own Freddie Mac or Fannie
Mae stock;
•Are NOT experiencing a credit crisis,
and
•Did NOT take the government’s money
through the Capital Purchase Plan as part of
the Troubled Asset Recovery Program
(TARP).
The government DOES NOT have a preferred
stock position ahead of Farmers &
Merchants State Bank shareholders!
Even though F&M is substantially different
today than it was 100 years ago, 20 years
ago and even five years ago, one thing that
has never changed is its focus on the community.
F&M is committed to ensuring that com-
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
The staff at Farmers & Merchants
State Bank include, front row,
from left: Hallie Nagel, Rob
Graham. Back row, from left:
Chris Kurt, Mary Rittichier,
Theresa Alexander, Linda Torres.
Not pictured: Beth Jay, Virginia
Steinke.
munity banking continues to grow and prosper
by providing quality customer service
and adequately fulfilling the financial needs
of the individuals, farmers, businesses and industries
in our market area...just another way
Farmers and Merchants State Bank is making
it “Easy to be Smart” with your money.
Perrysburg Farmers and Merchants State
Bank is located at 7001 Lighthouse Way –
“Look for the Lighthouse!”
Branch manager Hallie Nagel invites
community members to stop by for a visit or
call for all their banking needs.

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Great Lakes Urgent Care
25660 Dixie Highway • 419-872-5343
www.perrysburgurgentcare.com
When you require medical attention for
minor conditions or your primary care physician
isn’t available, Great Lakes Urgent Care
offers a convenient alternative to a costly and
time-consuming emergency room visit.
Located at 25660 Dixie Highway, across
from Levis Commons, Urgent Care is appropriate
for patients with minor acute injuries and
illnesses such as sprains and strains, possible
fractures, minor lacerations and burns, severe
flu symptoms, sore throats, earaches, skin irritations
and fevers. Sports physicals and Workers
Compensation claims also are accepted.
Wellness care is available for your whole
family, from 12 months of age and up. The
healthcare professionals at Great Lakes Urgent
Care can prescribe medication and provide referrals
to primary care physicians, specialists,
and hospitals when needed.
In addition to accepting a variety of insurances,
Urgent Care has a unique Prompt Pay
Pricing system under which visits for most
common illnesses, minor injuries and wellness
care cost a flat rate of $69.
“Great Lakes Urgent Care was created to
increase accessibility to quality healthcare,”
said Kyle Prueter, Executive Director. “We notice
more and more patients calling about pricing,
and often we hear that, even with our
competitive rate, patients are foregoing treat-
If you are looking for a truly unique experience
on your special occasion, choose Great
Lakes Vintage Limousine. Great Lakes Vintage
Limousine features the “Excalibur” limousine
along with other timeless classics. We
are pleased to add a little bit of extra class and
style to your wedding day, anniversary or special
occasion event with our elegant classic
ment due to expense. While we hate to undervalue
our services, more has to be done to help
the uninsured and underinsured.”
Prompt Pay Pricing is not only for the uninsured.
Great Lakes understands the frustrations
and feelings of people who wait to be seen for
their urgent problems, and then have to pay a
high price in both time and money.
“We believed a new model was needed to
make medical care more accessible, affordable
and friendly for busy individuals who juggle
jobs and families each day,” Mr. Prueter said.
“Urgent Care provides a welcome solution for
time-strapped households who seek convenience
and affordability in healthcare delivery,
and need a complement to family physicians
when doctor’s offices are not open or available.”
Prompt Pay Pricing is available when payment
is made in full at the time of service with
no insurance or Medicare billing.
Great Lakes Urgent Care is open Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday
and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments
are necessary.
Urgent Care is owned and operated by Mr.
Prueter and his wife Ann, and is part of the
Great Lakes family of services, which includes
home care, medical staffing, drug testing and
DNA testing.
Great Lakes Academy
25660 Dixie Hwy • 419-872-5343
www.greatlakes-academy.com
Interested in starting a career that is recession
proof? Looking for a field with unlimited
opportunity and potential? Great
Lakes Academy can train you to become an
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) in
just two weeks and earn up to $15 per hour.
“We started the Academy in response to
the recent economic downturns and to help
improve the quality of health care employees,”
states Kyle Prueter. “Many people no
longer have employment in the fields they
are used to working. The Baby Boomer
population is aging and the home health care
Great Lakes Medical Services
25660 Dixie Highway
and long term care markets are going to continue
to grow. Our classes are designed for
students with or without previous medical
experience who are interested in embarking
upon a career in the healthcare field. There
are no prerequisites to attend our STNA
classes. Candidates do NOT have to possess
a high school diploma or GED equivalent.”
Great Lakes Academy is part of the
“Great Lakes” family of businesses owned
and operated by Kyle and Ann Prueter. For
more information, call 419-872-5343 or visit
www.greatlakes-academy.com.
Great Lakes Vintage Limousine
25660 Dixie Highway • 419-872-5343
www.greatlakesvintagelimo.com
motor cars.
Nothing will do but the best on your special
day. We have exotic limousines that define
elegance and class and come with optional
red carpet treatment and champagne on ice.
Let us worry about getting you to the
church, reception or any other special location
so that you don’t have to. We will ensure that
Located at 25660 Dixie Highway, across from Levis Commons, Urgent Care is
appropriate for patients with minor acute injuries and illnesses such as sprains
and strains, possible fractures, minor lacerations and burns, severe flu symptoms,
sore throats, earaches, skin irritations and fevers.
Pictured above is the clinical lab where students practice the skills they learn
at the Academy.
Great Lakes Vintage Limousine features the “Excalibur” limousine, pictured on the left, with other
timeless classics like a 1967 right hand drive Rolls Royce, pictured at right.
you arrive in style, on time and make an impression
to last a life time.
These limousines produce some of the
most beautiful photos and lasting memories
for your special occasion.
Other vintage classics include a 1964
Cadillac formal limousine and a 1967 right
hand drive Rolls Royce limousine.
All limousines include “Red Carpet” service
and a champagne toast for weddings.
Great Lakes Vintage Limousine is part of
the “Great Lakes” family of businesses owned
and operated by Kyle and Ann Prueter.
For more information, please call 419-872-
5343, or visit the Web site at www.grea
tlakesvintagelimo.com.

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LOW BACK PAIN?
When Mike Olmstead, PT, Cert. MDT,
and Julie Olmstead, PT, Cert. MDT,
opened Physical Therapy Consultants
seven years ago, they were committed to
making sure their patient’s choices in selecting
PTC over others for Physical Therapy
were met with appreciation and a solid
set of core principals. Today, those principals
remain unchanged.
According to Mike Olmstead, “Exchange
in abundance is a core principal of
PTC. We believe in giving one hundred
percent of our effort and attention to treating
you, in exchange for one hundred percent
of your effort and attention in getting
Perrysburg • 27064 Oakmead Drive • 419-874-6957
Sylvania • 6060 Renaissance Place, Suite E • 419-824-2020
Oregon • 2739 Navarre Avenue, Suite 303 • 419-698-3520
well. It’s a simple concept which produces
incredible results.”
Another core principal of PTC is making
sure patients are evaluated, treated and
successfully discharged by the same physical
therapist. According to co-founder
Julie Olmstead, “Over the past 17+ years
we’ve been in practice the nature of physical
therapy has trended toward large facilities
staffed with many practitioners and
assistants, but at what cost to the patients?
Much of the treatment in some larger facilities
is administered by physical therapist
aides and assistants, with physical
therapists taking a smaller, though no less
www.yourptc.com
Pictured above are the co-founders of Physcial Therapy Consultants, Mike
Olmstead, PT, Cert. MDT and Julie Olmstead, PT, Cert. MDT.
important role in patient care. The results
are patients bouncing between many individuals,
never becoming comfortable with
one physical therapist, and feeling like cattle.
That is a trend to which we don’t subscribe.”
Another point which many in the general
public are not aware of is that due to
legislation passed in Ohio anyone can seek
treatment for physical therapy without first
obtaining a doctors referral. “Any community
member may now seek physical
therapy without a physician’s referral, provided
they are paying out-of-pocket, or
their insurance will allow physical therapy
without a referral. As a private citizen this
is a first step toward your controlling how,
when and whom you see for your physical
therapy treatments. When you consider
that up until now the decision had mostly
been made for you, this is a huge win for
anyone who truly values their freedom of
choice.”
In addition to the Perrysburg facility,
Physical Therapy Consultants has locations
in Oregon and Sylvania
PTC accepts most insurance plans, as
well as, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and
American Express. PTC can be located on
the web at www.yourptc.com.
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Kingston Residence of Perrysburg
333 East Boundary Street • 419-872-6200
www.kingstonhealthcare.com
Locally owned and operated, Kingston Residence of Perrysburg is a full-service, licensed assisted living
facility with a specialized memory care area. Located on East Boundary, Kingston provides its residents
with distinctive living and exceptional healthcare at an affordable cost. The staff encourages the highest
possible level of independence, while providing support and assistance when needed. Kingston offers
around the clock nursing care with four assisted living levels and two levels of memory care.
SPECIALIZED MEMORY CARE
To meet the needs of residents with memory loss, a
1,500 square foot addition opened in the fall of 2008.
This beautiful addition to the Memory Care area features
an activities area with a large flat screen television,
gas fireplace, a state-of-the-art kitchen, private
dining area and secured courtyard.
Features and services include…
•Secured homelike environment
•Private apartments
•Three meals a day, housekeeping and laundry
•Dedicated Life Enrichment Coordinator
•Security of attentive and caring staff 24 hours-a-day
•Specially trained staff in memory loss and elder care
•Daily assistance with personal care needs
•Licensed nursing staff 24 hours-a-day
•Medication management
•Programs and activities within a safe environment
•Member of Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce
•Member of Perrysburg Rotary
•Member of Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.
•Harrison Rally Day Participant
•Classic Car Show Award Sponsor
•Perrysburg Senior Center
•Junior Achievement
•Alzheimer’s Association
•Member St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary
•Member of Northwest Ohio Gerontological
Association
•Member of Wood County Hospital Auxiliary
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
ASSISTED LIVING
•Private studio, one or two bedroom apartments
•Three nutritious meals a day served restaurant-style
•24 hour nursing care
•Weekly housekeeping & linen service
•Personal laundry service
•All utilities including cable and telephone
•On-site beauty salon
•Transportation to medical appointments, shopping etc.
•Full calendar of social, cultural and recreational events
•Homelike living room with gas fireplace, piano and
library
•Beautiful dining room and club room
•Courtyard with conversation and gardening areas
•Private dining room for entertaining
•Daily assistance with personal care needs
•24 hour emergency call system
•24 hour attentive caring staff to help with daily
activities
•MS Bike to the Bay
•Blanket Buddies
•American Red Cross
•Hannah’s Socks
•Honor Flight
•Way Library
•Perrysburg Area Arts Council
•Epworth Furniture Ministries
•American Cancer Society
•Arthritis Foundation
•Christian Seniors Interacting
•Free meeting space for community groups
Please call to schedule lunch and a personal tour or
attend one of our many community events.
WHY CHOOSE KINGSTON?
•Perfect survey ratings from the Ohio
Department of Health
•4 levels of care in Assisted Living
•2 levels of care in Memory Care
•Aging in place with increasing services to meet
resident’s needs
•On site nursing staff 24 hours a day
•Focus on the resident’s safety, health and
dignity
•Beautiful updated facilities
•All inclusive less confusing monthly fees
•Caring staff! Fun activities! Great residents!

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Matt Skotynsky and Jeff Saut, chief investment strategist and
managing director for Raymond James Equity Research Department.
In May, Mr. Skotynsky hosted a seminar in which Mr. Saut
spoke on “An Economy in Transition.”
During the year, Skotynsky Financial Group, LLC, offers
community members educational seminars on topics such as
retirement, financial planning, estate planning and insurance
services.
Upcoming Event
On Tuesday, August 17, Skotynsky Financial will present a seminar
on Everything you wanted to know about Social Security and
more at 6 p.m. It will be held at Belmont Country Club and is open
to the community. Please RSVP by August 13 to 419-873-1400 to
reserve a seat.
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Matt Skotynsky, AAMS
Financial Advisor
We will take the time to understand your
needs, goals and attitudes toward investing.
We will work hard to earn your trust and
confidence and, more important, keep it.
We will help you make investment decisions
that serve the best interests of you and your
family.
We have access to the vast resources of
Raymond James to help meet your range of
financial needs.
We will fully explain each recommendation I
make to be certain you understand the
reasoning behind it before we invest.
We will monitor your portfolio regularly and
suggest suitable adjustments based on your
objectives and the overall market
environment.
We will communicate with you openly and
honestly about your financial plan–including
disclosing fee schedules.
We will listen to any concerns you may have
to ensure your comfort with your portfolio.
We are backed by an investment firm whose
philosophy is to always put the client above
all else.
We are committed to your financial future.

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The Hilton Garden Inn
Toledo/Perrysburg located at Levis
Commons, opened in August of last
year and is the place in Toledo for
special events, meetings and guest
stays.
The seven-story hotel with its
suspended glass porte cochere welcomes
guests with a light, bright
and airy ambiance. This hotel features
184 guestrooms including 10
suites offering the Garden Sleep
System® bed; ergonomic Mirra®
Hilton Garden Inn
Commodore Ballroom and Event Center
6165 Levis Commons Boulevard • 419-873-0700
www.toledoperrysburg.hgi.com
chair by Herman Miller; 32” high
definition flat screen television;
complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet
access in all guestrooms and
public space and remote printing to
the hotel’s complimentary 24-hour
business center.
Each room also has a refrigerator,
microwave, coffee maker and
much more! An indoor pool,
whirlpool and complimentary
workout facility makes this hotel
complete.
For planners and groups looking
to book meetings or events, the
Commodore Ballroom and Event
Center features 18,000 square feet
of flexible meeting space for any
type of function and a 10,000
square-foot ballroom that can accommodate
up to 800 people.
The Hilton Garden Inn is perfectly
situated in the heart of Levis
Commons at the Entertainment District.
Levis Commons offers a wide
variety of shops, restaurants and en-
tertainment venues within walking
distance from the hotel. With this in
mind, the Hilton Garden Inn has
many packages to choose from that
includes shopping and dining or entertainment
options. If you are
looking for a romantic weekend or
even just a girl’s weekend get away
we have something for you!
To make reservations visit
www.toledoperrysburg.hgi.com or
call the hotel directly at 419-873-
0700 or 1-877-STAY-HGI.

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West Side Montessori Center at Perrysburg,
one of three West Side Montessori locations,
opened in the fall of 1996. An independent,
non-profit school for children 13 months
through kindergarten, the school embraces the
educational philosophy and methodology developed
by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian
physician and educator. Montessori education
is a learning approach based on the study of the
nature of the child’s physical, emotional, social,
moral, and intellectual growth. Children are
provided a carefully crafted learning environment,
and given the freedom, within reasonable
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
West Side Montessori Center at Perrysburg
A Unique Learning Experience
13587 Roachton Road • 419-874-9385
www.wsmctoledo.org
limits, to work positively with the people and
materials around them.
As you journey through the school, you will
see children of all ages busily engaged in a variety
of learning activities. In The Little House,
tiny 13-month-olds to 40-month-olds are sorting
small rubber trucks or boats by colors. This
exercise is a lesson in learning and naming colors,
and to begin recognizing differences. They
practice spooning walnuts from bowl to bowl to
develop eye to hand coordination and fine motor
control. In the Pre-Primary classrooms, students,
ages 3 to 6, are working with puzzle maps
Mary and Rik Davis (owners), Antwan Jeffries (manager), and Jeff Rollins (associate
manager) are pictured in front of Perryburg’s only locally-owned and
operated instant oil change business.
of the continents, sandpaper alphabet letters, and
colored bead bars used for teaching numbers.
Others are grouped for a foreign language lesson
or are dressed in costumes from other countries
as they learn about the world around them.
West Side teachers are one of the most important
reasons why the program is so special.
The staff is caring, enthusiastic and committed
to working with each child. Every classroom
has at least one Montessori certified teacher as
part of the teaching team.
Why choose West Side? Here are a few of
the comments made by West Side families,
Perrysburg Quick Lube
12435 Eckel Junction Road • 419-873-LUBE (5823)
Ever since Mary and Rik Davis opened
Perrysburg Quick Lube on Eckel Junction
Road in November 1998, the response from
customers has been wonderful. Loyal customers
now bring all of their families’ vehicles
to Perrysburg’s only locally-owned and operated
instant oil change business.
Perrysburg Quick Lube services domestic
and foreign cars, light and medium duty trucks
and vans, 4 x 4s and sport utility vehicles.
It is an independent dealer which only sells
quality APT (American Petroleum Institute)
rated products. Perrysburg Quick Lube carries
the complete Pennzoil® product line in conventional
and synthetic oils. The shop also
sells Mobil I® synthetics. Diesel cars and
trucks are welcome, as they carry Shell
Rotella® in conventional and synthetic oil.
Services include instant oil changes (regular,
synthetic or diesel), transmission fluid
changes, anti-freeze changes, 4 x 4 gearbox
service and differential gear oil changes. The
shop also sells air filters, wiper blades, serpentine
belts, engine and fuel injector cleaners,
cabin air filters and fuel filters.
A 15-point safety inspection and top-off of
most fluids are included with each service. In
addition, you’ll never find a “shop” fee or
“disposal” charge added on to your bill.
Quality work and quality products keep
“The experience and professionalism of the
teachers.” “The learning emphasis is on critical
thinking skills versus rote learning.” “West Side
not only academically, but socially, is building
the total character of the child, their self-esteem,
giving them a sense of self-worth through accomplishment.”
To schedule a personal tour or to receive
more information about the school, call 419-
874-9385. (Accredited by The American
Montessori Society, the North Central Association,
and the Commission on International and
Trans-Regional Accreditation.)
customers coming back to Perrysburg Quick
Lube. You never need an appointment and the
service, as their name states, is “Quick.”
“We take pride in our shop and in our associates,”
said Mrs. Davis. “Customer service
is our number one goal. We strive to help our
customers maintain their vehicles by offering
quality products, friendly trained associates
and convenience. We work to educate our customers
in how to take the very best care of
their cars.”
All of Perrysburg Quick Lube’s technicians
are trained and certified according to standards
developed by the Automobile Oil Change Association,
a national organization for oil
change and small automobile repair shops.
The shop has also employed many students
from Penta Career Center’s Automotive Training
classes over the years, offering them invaluable
experience in areas such as customer
service, work place relations and technical
skills.
Perrysburg Quick Lube has proved to be an
active member of the community through their
support of the Perrysburg Marching Band and
the Wood County 4H programs, especially the
Rough Riders 4H Club.
Perrysburg Quick Lube is open Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Within the Perrysburg community, Johnstone Machinery Movers transported the
Commodore Perry statue to the foundry and back to its location on Front Street and
Louisiana Avenue, and also moved it when the sculptor measured it for her mold.
Perrysburg Academy of the
Performing Arts
156 West South Boundary Street • 419-874-6773
Since its founding in 1980, Perrysburg Academy
of the Performing Arts has been a creative
force in the arts community. This September the
studio will celebrate its 30 year anniversary.
Perrysburg Academy is under the direction of
Vicki Hartkopf, who has been featured in Dance
Teacher magazine and has lectured around the
world to dance teachers. She is the author of a
pre-school dance syllabus that has been sold in
Canada, Australia, Europe and the United States.
In 1997, 1999 and 2007, she served as the American
judge at the Australian National Dance Finals.
The studio offers classes for all ages, from beginner
through pre-professional, in dance and
theater arts. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,
musical theater, modern, baton, Irish step
dance, Hawaiian, hiphop, preschool combination
classes and ballroom. Acting and voice classes
also are offered.
Since 1987, the studio has been located in its
spacious facility in the Shoppes of Country
Charm. As increasing enrollment made expan-
www.perrysburgacademy.com
sion necessary, the Perrysburg Gymnastic Center
was built on Eckel Junction Road in 1993.
The Perrysburg Academy MVP’s (Miss
Vicki’s Performers) represents the school at fairs,
festivals and performances. Students at the academy
have opportunities to perform throughout
the year. Major performances include the annual
spring dance concert and The Nutcracker. Academy
dancers also have performed aboard the
Costa Riviera cruise ship, in Spain and Jamaica.
Perrysburg Academy is the home of the Contemporary
Ballet of Perrysburg, which is under the
direction of Ballet Mistress Sarah Radabaugh.
Perrysburg Academy dancers have attended
the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall and
participated in “Rockette for a Day” in New York
City. Ms. Hartkopf also provides Master Classes
for her students with guest artist instructors.
These have included author and master teacher
Janice Barringer, Radio City Rockette Ann Cooley,
“Wicked” cast member Ryan Jackson and
professional dancer and choreographer Jeff
Shade.
J.B.’s Sarnie Shoppe has become a top destination for area residents
looking for the finest sandwiches, soups and salads.
Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc.
13006 Eckel Junction Road • 419-872-2979
www.johnstonemminc.com
Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc., located
at 13006 Eckel Junction Road, provides services
to relocate and transport large industrial and
manufacturing equipment and machinery. Additionally,
the company offers heavy hauling,
rigging and erecting, and heated and unheated
storage within its 12,000-square-foot warehouse,
equipped with a 20-ton overhead crane.
Owned by siblings Tom, Stephanie and John
Johnstone, the family business was founded in
1934 by their grandfather, William S. Johnstone.
Upon their father’s death in 1989, the Johnstone
children purchased the company, and in 1995,
moved it to a facility constructed by Rudolph
Libbe in Perrysburg.
Ms. Johnstone explained that Johnstone Machinery
Movers has maintained a small staff of
six employees to keep a crew well-trained. The
owners are proud of being renowned for their
company’s fast, efficient service, reliability,
safety, expertise, and top-quality performance.
“Our company is a highly specialized service
that requires specific equipment and trained
workers,” Ms. Johnstone added. “We have assisted
our customers in times of breakdowns and
fires, when time was of the utmost to save them
from shutting down their production.”
Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc. belongs
to a global organization, Specialized Carriers &
Rigging Association (SCRA), from which it has
received a longevity award for more than 35
years of service.
Within the Perrysburg community, Johnstone
Machinery Movers transported the Commodore
Perry statue to the foundry and back to its location
on Front Street and Louisiana Avenue, and
also moved it when the sculptor measured it for
her mold. The company has sponsored and supported
Perrysburg High School football, other
sports and yearbook. Additional contributions
are made to various local organizations including
the annual South of the Border Festival.
For more information, visit the Web site
www.johnstonemminc.com.
The studio offers classes for all ages, from beginner through pre-professional,
in dance and theater arts. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,
musical theatre, modern, baton, Irish step dance, Hawaiian, hiphop, voice,
preschool combination classes and ballroom.
J.B.’s Sarnie Shoppe
4195 Levis Commons Boulevard • 419-931-1080
www.jbsarnieshoppe.com
In its first year at the Town Center at Levis
Commons, J.B.’s Sarnie Shoppe, named after
a British term for sandwich, has become a top
destination for area residents looking for the
finest sandwiches, soups and salads.
After a combined 20 years of experience in
the local restaurant industry, co-owners Gareth
Jones and Bruce Bansbach shared a vision for
a deli that served high quality meats and
cheeses on freshly baked bread at a fair price.
J.B.’s Sarnie Shoppe is the realization of
that vision, offering gourmet sandwiches and
salads, two varieties of soup each day, and
freshly baked desserts such as cookies and
brownies. The shop also features a wide variety
of dressings and spreads made from scratch
and meats and cheeses available for purchase
by the pound. Other menu items include fresh
fruit smoothies and specialty salads such as antipasta,
tomato mozzarella, feta olive, macaroni
and potato.
“One of our more popular options now is
our pick two,” Mr. Bansbach said. That offer
includes any two of three items–a mini-sarnie,
cup of soup, or small salad–for $6.99.
Also a favorite among regulars is J.B.’s
$15.99 “Pounder Challenge,” a sandwich featuring
a pound of meat, four ounces of cheese
and two veggies, served with pickles or chips.
Guys who are able to finish the sandwich in
less than 30 minutes get a free T-shirt, and gals
can win the prize by eating it in less than an
hour. Anyone who conquers the pounder in
less than an hour gets to sign the rapidly-expanding
“Pounder Wall.”
With a faxable menu available for easy ordering,
J.B.’s Sarnie Shoppe is a convenient
option for customers in a hurry.
For those looking for a more relaxed experience,
J.B.’s features dine-in seating for more
than 40 people in an airy, comfortable atmosphere
with wi-fi available. Patio seating also is
available during the warmer months. The deli
also provides catering for parties of all sizes.
Located at 4195 Levis Commons Boulevard,
J.B.’s Sarnie Shoppe is open Monday
through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by today,
or visit www.jbsarnieshoppe.com to view a
menu.

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The staff at Wellman Rental and Supply, Inc. includes, from left: Ralph Sizemore,
Jeff Wellman, Fran Szymanowski, John Doncouse, Dirk Wellman, Al Wellman.
BODY & SOLE
Massage Therapy & Reflexology Center
214 Louisiana Avenue • 419-873-SOLE
BODY & SOLE has been serving the
greater Northwest Ohio community for over
eight years. Owned and directed by Yvonne
M. Fey, a Licensed Massage Therapist since
1998, our center continues to grow thanks to
our highly skilled and talented staff of nine
therapists, client satisfaction, positive feedback
and patient referrals.
The therapists at BODY & SOLE are committed
to providing an atmosphere that is secure
and nurturing, always striving to ensure
a place of sanctuary and comfort to optimize
your personal rejuvenation. We listen, understand,
and partner with you in your journey
toward better health and a more vital life.
Offering over 20 different bodywork therapy
modalities that cater to your individual
and unique needs, we provide the deepest and
most profound healing experience possible.
At a minimum, receiving a massage will relieve
stress and render relaxation. We can also
accommodate specialty work such as abdominal
massage, surgery preparation and recovery,
orthopedic concerns, and athletic injuries.
Abdominal Massage – Having success
with the Maya Abdominal Massage, Yvonne
has continued her advanced education in other
forms of abdominal work and is one of only a
handful of therapists in the entire state that is
specially trained in this field. While the Maya
work focuses in on women’s issues such as
painful periods, fibroids, cysts and infertility,
the expanded abdominal massage now takes
on more severe and complicated digestive and
elimination problems such as GERD, constipation,
IBS, and Crohn’s, and is one of the
most requested services offered.
Sports Massage – This massage combines
classic and specific techniques designed to
provide therapeutic impact for the unique
physical and bio-mechanical needs of athletes.
Each athlete uses their individual muscles
and muscle groups in different ways
specific to the sport they are involved with,
and our expert sports massage therapists have
an in-depth knowledge of which muscles are
likely candidates for stress and injury. With
professional and Olympic experience, we can
help extend the overall life of your sporting
career.
We invite you to unlock your body’s natural
healing capabilities by including regular
treatments as part of your personal health and
fitness plan.
The Manor at Perrysburg is a care community offering long-term care and
short-term rehabilitation.
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
Wellman Rental & Supply, Inc.
26860 Eckel Road • 419-874-7951
www.wellmanrental.com
For 37 years, Wellman Rental and Supply
Inc., has been providing equipment rental,
sales and supplies to contractors and homeowners
in Perrysburg and the surrounding area.
Ross Wellman and his sons, Al and Jeff,
saw the potential for growth in Perrysburg
when they opened the business on Eckel Road
in 1973. Today, Wellman Rental and Supply
Inc., is still a family business with Al and Jeff
managing the daily operation. Al’s son, Dirk
Wellman, continued the family tradition when
he joined the firm 14 years ago.
Wellman Rental and Supply Inc., continues
to handle construction equipment as it has done
since 1973. Within minutes, contractors can
find whatever they need to complete a project,
including air compressors, a Bobcat, pumps,
generators, concrete equipment, roto hammers,
tiles, saws and other equipment and supplies.
Recently added rental equipment includes a
stump grinder and a mini-excavator.
Today, the firm also serves homeowners–
providing rental and sales of lawn and garden
The therapists at BODY & SOLE are committed to providing an atmosphere that is
secure and nurturing, always striving to ensure a place of sanctuary and comfort
to optimize your personal rejuvenation.
The Manor at Perrysburg
250 Manor Drive • 419-874-0306
The Manor at Perrysburg, a care community
serenely located in Three Meadows, offers
long-term care and short-term
rehabilitation. The 114-bed skilled care community
owned by Health Care Facilities, Inc.
has been a part of the Perrysburg community
for more than 14 years.
The Manor at Perrysburg is Medicare and
Medicaid certified and is contracted with most
insurance companies.
The Rehabilitation Department offers physical,
occupational and speech-language pathology
therapies. The therapists are specialized
in Accelerated Care Plus therapy. ACP allows
the therapist a variety of treatment modalities
including Diathermy, E-stim and ultrasound.
The staff at The Manor at Perrysburg is focused
on getting residents rehabbed and home
quickly and as safely as possible.
Short-term residents enjoy a separate unit
equipped with television and a private phone
line.
The Manor at Perrysburg offers an attractive
dining room which contains a homemade
soup and salad bar in addition to the home
equipment, including chain saws, rototillers,
trimmers, chippers, aerators, power rakes, post
hole augers and sod cutters to complete any
spring or summer home improvement project.
Equipment repair is another specialty at
Wellman Rental and Supply. The service department
can repair many small engines, lawn
and garden tools and related equipment of all
kinds. Three mechanics offer more than 57
years of combined experience.
The Wellmans pride themselves on their
friendly service and the quality of their repairs
and equipment. They will provide pick-up and
delivery for both rentals and repairs.
Many area customers already know how
pleasant and convenient it is to do business at
Wellman Rental and Supply Inc. Al and Jeff invite
new commercial and residential customers
to come by the shop on Eckel Road to see the
wide range of products and services.
Wellman Rental and Supply Inc., is open
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon.
cooked meals. A cafe in the care community
provides a relaxing atmosphere for a special
treat or to enjoy a cup of coffee, while visiting
with family and friends.
The Activities Department offers a variety
of group and individual programs as well as
community outings in an air-conditioned bus.
Beauty and barber service is available on site
in the beauty shop.
The Manor at Perrysburg also offers the
convenience of having the following services
done on-site: pharmaceutical, dental, optometry,
podiatry, X-ray and laboratory. This allows
the staff to promptly provide diagnostic answers
for medical interventions making the
residents’ stay reassuring and pleasant.
The staff members at The Manor at Perrysburg
invite you to inquire about their services
and are pleased to offer you a tour of their
home-like care community at any time. The
Manor at Perrysburg is a family-owned business,
founded and operated by HCF, Inc.,
which is owned by the Unverferth family.
HCF, Inc. has been in business for more than
40 years.

PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010 Page 21
Ridge Stone Builders and Developers,
located at 3102 Steeple Chase,
develops and constructs single-family
homes and commercial properties.
Owned by Tim, Brian and Matt
Gruber, Ridge Stone constructs homes
and produces residential and commercial
subdivisions. The Grubers have
been building and developing for
more than 35 years. Ridge Stone was
formed to cater to first-time homebuyers
and “empty-nesters.”
In the past four years, the company
has expanded to include commercial
projects and continues to grow
throughout Ohio.
“We pride ourselves in our philosophy,
‘the small things make a big dif-
Ridge Stone Builders and Developers
3102 Steeple Chase • 419-874-8847
www.ridgestonebuilders.com
Tim, Matt and Brian Gruber, owners of Ridge Stone Builldes and Developers.
ference.’ We are a family-owned business
who believes in quality and fine
workmanship. We want the building
process to be fun,” said Tim Gruber.
Currently, the Grubers are developing
the River’s Edge subdivision off
Fort Meigs Road, just south of Perrysburg
High School. River’s Edge is
a maintenance-free community of single-family
homes. Lawn mowing and
snow removal is provided for all
homeowners. Ponds with fountains,
walk-paths and a clubhouse are additional
features of the neighborhood.
Ridge Stone’s other projects under
way are the development of Horseshoe
Bend, located off Roachton
Road, just east of PHS, and Harbor-
Town Place, the area’s first waterfront
commercial development. Horseshoe
Bend is a traditional single-family
neighborhood that offers homes from
$170,000 to $300,000.
“We use the same sub-contractors
who built $1 million homes,” Mr.
Gruber explained. “They have brought
their talent to the $170,000 to
$300,000 homes.”
HarborTown Place is constructed
around its signature lighthouse and a
man-made lake. It offers Jed’s Barbeque
and Brew, and is negotiating
with other restaurants that want to
serve large lunch crowds.
Ridge Stone also has received multiple
awards from Habitat for Human-
ity. The company has constructed a
home for the charity for eight years
consecutively. Working in conjunction
with its team of sub-contractors, the
business gives back to the community
by donating time, materials and ultimately,
a home every year to a needy
family.
“We believe in true teamwork,”
Mr. Gruber said. “We have worked
with our sub-contractors to help others
like Habitat for Humanity and soldiers’
families who are in need.”
Serving on the Habitat for Humanity
board, Ridge Stone also helped
build a large home for the Nuzum
family, which includes more than 20
special needs children.
“Family Business Built on Pride”
Pictured from left are: Rose Toth, Dan McQuillen
and Jim Hutchinson.
Ridge Stone Realty
7015 Lighthouse Way Ste 500 • 419-874-8847
www.ridgestonebuilders.com
Ridge Stone Realty is a full service
real estate brokerage. Our expertise
helps guide clients through the entire
real estate transaction. Ridge Stone Realty
is owned by Dan McQuillen (broker/manager)
Tim Gruber, Brian Gruber
and Matt Gruber.
In 2005 the Ridge Stone Builders approached
Dan and discussed opening a
real estate brokerage. After two years of
preparation and planning, the brokerage
was opened in 2007. With the establishment
of both businesses, anyone who
was looking to build a new home with
Ridge Stone Builders could use Ridge
Stone Realty to sell their previous home.
This made Ridge Stone a one stop shop
for transitioning from one house to the
next.
Since opening in 2007 Ridge Stone
Realty has added 2 agents to the sales
force, Jim Hutchinson and Rose Toth.
Jim brings a number of years experience
to Ridge Stone. Jim is a dynamic problem
solver and uses his creativity and
experience to get transactions to the
closing table. Rose owns an interior design
business, Rose Custom Interiors. In
2009 she was voted by the Toledo City
Paper as the designer of the year. She
uses her interior design background to
help clients stage their houses for a
smooth sale.
Ridge Stone Realty is heavily involved
in the community. We sit on
many different boards and committees.
Some of which include Mike Bell’s transition
team, EPIC, Leadership Toledo,
Toledo Chamber of Commerce, Toledo
Board of Realtors, Ohio Association of
Realtors, National Association of Realtors
and many more. Our realtors also
engage in multiple networking activities
such as EPIC’s Social Club and Economic
Development Committee, N4S,
Powercoffee, and the Wood County
Economic Development Commission.
Ridge Stone Realty’s future goals are
controlled growth through selective hiring
and market penetration. We are looking
for someone who believes “it is the
little things that make the big difference.”
We want agents who communicate
with their clients on a regular basis
and agents who are willing to be active
in the community.

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The staff at Pinnacle Eye Group includes, back row, from left: Connie Lachmiller,
Rachel Saylor, Renee Foels, Jim Morrissey, Jolie Ditch. Front row, from left: Dr.
Julie Zysik, Belinda Ayala, Brekke Wilson, Brenda Pfotenhauer, Dr. Michael Zysik.
2010 marks the 11 year anniversary for Drs.
Michael and Julie Zysik and the fifth year at
their new location, 850 Commerce Drive in Perrysburg.
“This year has already seen a lot of
changes for us,” says Dr. Michael Zysik. With
the addition of OCT technology, or Optical Coherence
Tomography, the doctors are able to
identify retinal diseases much sooner than ever
before possible by taking what is similar to a
CT scan of the back of the eyes. Why is this so
important? “With the aging population, we are
seeing more and more patients with age related
eye diseases, such as macular degeneration and
glaucoma,” said Dr. Michael Zysik. “Diabetic
retinopathy, another leading cause of blindness,
is also more effectively managed and treated
with this technology, along with many other
retinal disorders that are sight threatening. With
glaucoma in particular, this technology allows
us to diagnose the disease years earlier than previously
possible and therefore treat the disease
sooner, preserving the patient’s vision well before
the disease has caused permanent and irreversible
optic nerve damage.” Glaucoma is
often referred to as the silent thief of vision,
since it causes blindness if left undiagnosed and
untreated. It usually produces no symptoms or
vision problems unless it is very advanced.
“This added technology allows us to be better
doctors, preserving our patient’s vision and
quality of life” Dr. Michael Zysik continued.
This is just one of the many advantages of
receiving your eye care from Drs. Michael and
Julie Zysik. When you visit their new office you
will see that they are the most modern and upto-date
practice in the area. And their commitment
to providing the best eye care possible is
apparent in the investments the doctors have
made in the newest technologies that are fast
becoming the standard of care for comprehensive
vision and medical eye care. “Gone are the
days when you would simply walk into an optometrist’s
office and he or she spins some dials
to see which lenses make you see better,” said
Dr. Julie Zysik. “Our profession has changed by
leaps and bounds over the last three to four
decades, with heavy emphasis on the diagnosis,
management and treatment of ocular disease.”
“Many times we find that the reason a patient’s
vision is changing or deteriorating has nothing
to do with a changing eyeglass prescription, but
rather is due to ocular disease or condition that
requires medical attention.”
“Optometrists have become a very integral
A to Z Health Care, Inc.
955 Commerce Drive • 419-874-5227
www.atozhealth.org
Barbara Herman chose Perrysburg to
found her home care agency in 1987.
Today, after 23 years of expansion and
growth, Ms. Herman says Perrysburg and
surrounding areas continue to meet all of her
expectations.
A to Z offers Registered Nurses and Licensed
Practical Nurses, Home Health Aides,
and Social Workers directly, and arranges
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies
in approximately 26 counties in mid to NW
Ohio and lower Michigan. With a large parttime
field staff throughout these areas they
are proud to report that over fifty employees
have been with the agency more than five
years. Headquartered in Perrysburg, other
branch locations include Mansfield and Findlay.
A to Z Health Care, Inc. assures the finest
home care available by having achieved
Medicare Certification and accreditation by
the Joint Commission on Accreditation for
Healthcare Organizations. These quality
standards are reserved for organizations,
which focus on maintaining the highest quality
of care. Organizations who achieve accreditation
may be found by the public on
www.jcaho.org. A to Z has been listed since
1996. The agency also provides care for the
State of Ohio’s PASSPORT and Medicaid
Waiver programs. Private insurance and private
pay patients are accepted, as well.
Ms. Herman is proud of the way her
agency gives back to the community. A to Z
provides free education and blood pressure
screenings at Zoar Lutheran Church, Abundant
Life and Harrison Rally Day. She and/or
members of her staff participate in Perrysburg
Chamber and Wood County events, and
serve on several local and Wood County
boards. A to Z provides literature to the Perrysburg
Chamber, Perrysburg School System
for our Perrysburg Seniors, Churchill’s Pharmacy,
and the YMCA, to mention a few.
A to Z Health Care, Inc.’s Perrysburg office,
located at 955 Commerce Drive, is open
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m,
however, services are available in your home
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information,
and to review their health education
articles, please visit their Web site at
AtoZhealth.org, 419-874-5227 or toll-free
800-589-6577, or e-mail info@AtoZ
health.org.
Pinnacle Eye Group
850 Commerce Drive • 419-872-4477
www.pinnacleeyegroup.com
part of the health care system and they routinely
treat a wide variety medical eye conditions,”
added Dr. Michael Zysik. “They are also the
first line of defense in detecting not only diseases
of the eye, but diseases of the body
through dilated eye examinations and offering
patients access to these new technologies.”
The doctors also provide routine eye examinations
for all ages and fit all types of contact
lenses. One of the more unique services they
provide is the customized fitting of orthokeratology
contact lenses. These lenses are FDA approved
for nighttime wear. When removed in
the morning, patients enjoy 20/20 vision for as
many as two to six days without having to sleep
in the lenses again. Truly as close to LASIK
laser vision correction as possible without the
surgery, and it is even approved for children as
young as 8 years old, or for adults who do not
wish to get LASIK but want freedom from
glasses and traditional contact lenses. And if
LASIK is what you desire, both eye doctors are
affiliated with laser eye centers offering the procedure.
The doctors routinely offer free screenings
to determine a patient’s candidacy for the
procedure and also perform all pre and post operative
eye care visits.
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When you visit the new office you will see that Pinnacle Eye Group is the most
modern and up-to-date practice in the area.
The staff at A to Z Health Care, Inc.
The doctors also believe in giving back to
the community and offer complimentary eye
care to the needy through their involvement
with Prevent Blindness America and through
the Infant SEE program. Visit the Web site
www.infantsee.com for more information. Dr.
Michael Zysik is also a member of Perrysburg
Rotary, and Dr. Julie Zysik offers her services to
the homeless by providing eye exams at the
Mildred Bayer Clinic in Toledo. This is also the
third year they have awarded their health care
scholarship to a graduating senior from Perrysburg
High School who is planning on entering
the health sciences.
Their optical dispensary also features all the
latest fashions from Maui Jim and Oakley sunglasses,
to Coach, Gucci, Silhouette, Juicy Couture,
Fendi, Guess, Flexon, and many more.
They are also the only eye care office in the area
that offers a complimentary three year warranty
on all their eyeglass lenses and frames. They are
providers for most major medical insurances including
Medicare, Paramount, Medical Mutual,
and some optical plans such as VSP. For more
information and to make an appointment, call
their office at 419-872-4477, or visit their Web
site at www.pinnacleeyegroup.com.

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Perrysburg Care and Rehabilitation Center
28546 Starbright Boulevard
419-666-0935 • www.sunbridgehealthcare.com
YOUR RECOVERY BEGINS WITH US
Perrysburg Care and Rehabilitation provides excellent
rehab and nursing in our newly decorated Recovery Suites.
We provide a wide range of nursing services in a private
or semi private setting. All patient rooms are furnished
with free WiFi, flat screen televisions, and phones to enhance
the patient's comfort following intensive physical,
occupational, and speech therapy. The recovery suites
boasts a new living room fully equipped with a wide screen
television and computer station.
Our rehab department is fully staffed with full time, in
house therapist and the latest equipment. This gives our
patients the luxury of individualized therapy with the same
therapist daily.
Prior to home return, our patients complete their rehab in
the Transition Room, our homey independent apartment.
In this environment, they practice and refine their strength,
coordination and endurance; and begin to once again complete
activities of daily living as they will do at home.
Home evaluations are completed prior to discharge by a licensed
therapist. For continuity of care, out patient therapy
is provided.
Our Social Service Director can assist with a smooth
transition home with community services set up and equipment
ordering. She can also assist with all Medicare and
Medicaid needs for our patients and their family.
Why Choose Us?
• Friendly, Family Setting
• 100% Resident and Family Satisfaction for the last
2 years
• Registered Nursing 24/7 Available
• All Inclusive Billing
• Loving Caring Staff
• Great Activity Department
Our Rehab Recovery Suites Offer:
• Private Rooms
• Therapy 5-7 days per week
• Semi-Private Rooms available
• Flat screen televisions
• Concierge Services included
• Short stay amenities
• 24/7 Admissions and Visitation
• Free WiFi Internet

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Citizen Advisory Group
900 W. South Boundary, Suite 4B • 419-872-0204
www.citizenadvisory.com
Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) is an independent
investment and insurance agency
that relocated to Perrysburg from Maumee in
January 2010.
At CAG, we help more than 1,000 families
set and reach their financial goals. Using
investment and insurance products from the
strongest companies, along with our combined
professional experience, we tailor a
unique financial strategy for each of our
clients.
We teach retirees and pre-retirees how to
help build, protect and preserve their assets,
increase their retirement income and reduce
their taxes. We are “safer money experts”
providing security for your financial future.
Our company motto–“Conserving and
Growing Assets”–speaks to our mission.
CAG is dedicated to conserving and growing
the assets of our clients by providing the
finest independent advice and guidance, offering
the industry’s most exceptional service,
building relationships on a foundation of
integrity, expertise, passion, and caring and
The Movement Lab Studios opened its Perrysburg doors in
June 2008. Located in St. Julian’s Fitness Center on the third
floor of the Orleans Building, the Movement Lab offers private
and semiprivate classical Pilates classes.
Owner Colleene Swolsky, a certified Pilates practitioner,
has been teaching Pilates for more than 19 years.
Ms. Swolsky had struggled with lower back pain herself
and also struggled with helping her therapy and strength training
patients and clients with back pain.
“I had been reading a lot about Pilates and found a studio
in Chicago where I lived at the time,” said Ms. Swolsky. “I
went for a session, and it was one hour of misery. I had an instructor
from Poland, and I didn’t like the method and thought
it was over simplified. But, I walked out of the session without
any back pain. And two weeks later, I still had no back
pain. I was convinced and wanted to learn more.”
Pilates, named after its founder Joseph Pilates, is a system
of exercises focusing on core strength to facilitate a full body
honoring God in all we do.
We have six licensed agents in Perrysburg
and have recently expanded our Florida office
to six agents.
We offer retirement planning, investments,
annuities, income planning, life,
health, long term care, Medicare Part D,
Medigap, individual and group.
Company President Jeff Bucher is a
member of the National Ethics Bureau, and
on the board of the Senior Market Advisor
magazine. He also is a member of the Perrysburg
Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Better Business Bureau.
CAG also supports the OSU/Ohio Regional
Training Center, Boys and Girls Club
of Toledo and the YMCA through its scholarship
campaign and is as corporate sponsor.
Stop by our office in Perry Towne Square
or give us a call. We would love to meet you.
Investment Advisory Services offered
through Brookstone Capital Management
LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
Movement Lab Studios
St. Julian’s Fitness
Levis Commons, Orleans Building, 6330 Levis Commons Boulevard
419-873-6111
www.movementlabstudios.com
workout. Instead of performing many repetitions of each exercise,
Pilates incorporates fewer, more precise movements requiring
control and form.
Benefits include longer, leaner muscles; increased core
strength and stability; improved posture, coordination, strength
and flexibility, and heightened body awareness.
“Joseph Pilates was a genius,” said the Pilates practitioner.
“I have been learning and teaching ever since that one day in
1991.”
Recently, Ms. Swolsky was one of four selected throughout
the country to attend “Passing the Torch Exclusive Pilates
Mentorship” program with Mary Bowen. The program is designed
for experienced Pilates teachers who long for a deepening
of their work through in-depth study with a master
teacher. The mentorship is a 12 to 18 month cohort program.
Ms. Bowen, an original student of Joseph Pilates, introduced
Pilates Plus Psyche to the Pilates community more than
10 years ago, a combination evolving over 35 years of teach-
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
Company president Jeff Bucher, left, and his brother and company vice president
Kevin Bucher officially open the Perrysburg office.
Colleene Swolsky, left, demonstrates several pieces of equipment that are involved with her classical Pilates classes.
ing Pilates and 40 years of practicing as a Jungian psychoanalyst.
Ms. Bowen, who is 81 years old, continues to travel nationally
and internationally giving workshops and conferences.
Ms. Swolsky began her mentorship program this spring
with Ms. Bowen. Over the next 12 months, the Movement Lab
Studios owner will travel to North Hampton, Massachusetts,
for four weekends of training.
The program focus is lifelong Pilates with three objectives–
Pilates Plus Psyche, Creativity in the Approach to Pilates, and
Exploring New Emphasis in the Pilates Repertoire.
“Mary is just amazing,” added Ms. Swolsky. “I have already
learned so much–knowing how, where and why we experience
our strengths and our weaknesses. Knowing our own
and our client’s type of personality gives me a blueprint for
how best to structure lessons and our whole teacher/client relationship.”
For additional information on Pilates, the studio and
classes, call 419-873-6111.

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Places to Visit & Resource Guide
577 Foundation
577 East Front Street
Perrysburg
419-874-4174
Historic home and grounds with bird blind,
geodesic biodome, river walk, gardens, log
cabin, pottery barn and workshop and book
center.
Fort Imagination at
Woodlands PPark
East Boundary Street and SR 795
Perrysburg
State-of-the-art playground, grills, shelter
house, picnic tables and walking/running path.
Fort Meigs State
Memorial
State Route 65, Perrysburg
419-874-4121
www.fortmeigs.org
Largest reconstructed wooden-walled
fortification in North America, museum and gift
shop.
Historic District
Louisiana Avenue and Front Street
Perrysburg
www.historicperrysburg.com
Stately homes and businesses along the
Maumee River.
Perrysburg Symphony
Orchestra
www.perrysburgsymphony.org
A Community-based semi-professional
orchestra provides several concerts
throughout the year.
Downtown
Perrysburg, Inc.
419-872-MAIN
www.downtownperrysburg.org
Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the continued
revitalization of downtown Perrysburg. Our
mission is to stimulate economic vitality,
improve the visual appearance and the
quality of life in downtown Perrysburg by
promoting it as a great place to live, work,
shop, invest and gather.
City of Perrysburg
Emergency 911
Fire Division 419-872-8025
Police Division 419-872-8001
Animal Control 419-872-8001
City Offices 419-872-8010
Mayor 419-872-8010
Litter Control/Recycling 419-872-8034
Municipal Court
Planning, Zoning &
419-872-7900
Economic Development 419-872-8060
Recreation 419-872-7968
Street Division 419-872-8020
Tax Division 419-872-8035
Municipal Park Pool (YMCA) 419-251-9622
Water & Sewer Billing 419-872-8055
Perrysburg Township
Emergency 911
Fire 419-872-8879
Police 419-874-3551
Maintenance 419-872-8862
Planning & Zoning 419-872-8863
Administration
Other
419-872-8861
Chamber of Commerce
Visitors & Convention
419-874-9147
Bureau 419-874-9147
Perrysburg Post Office
Perrysburg Messenger
419-874-4440
Journal 419-874-4491
Way Public Library 419-874-3135
Perrysburg Schools 419-874-9131
Penta Career Center 419-666-1120
St. Rose School
Owens Community
419-874-5631
College 419-661-7000

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Anneliese’s Fine Dining and Lounge
Commodore Way
105 West Fifth Street
419-931-1999
Perrysburg resident Anneliese Green purchased the former Peppercorn’s restuarant in early spring. “I always
wanted to own my own business and this was the right time,” said the owner, who retired in 2008 after 40 years
in the banking business.
Features an expanded menu,
new decor
and outdoor dining!
Lunch
Monday through Friday
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner
Monday through Saturday
5 to 10 p.m.
Lounge
4 p.m. to midnight

PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010 Page 27
Commodore Way
•Anneliese’s
•The Solar Shop
•HMH Wellness
•Commodore Barbers
•Dhondt Insurance Agency
•We Sell It
•Patricia’s Hair Studio
and Gifts
•Comfort Keepers
•Latin Treasures
•The Tailor Shop
•Sloppy Joes
•Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts
•Shad Delph Remodeling
•Chris Delph Contractor
•O-DEER Properties
The Solar Shop Opening August 2010
420 Louisiana Avenue • 419-873-6242
www.altenergyohio.com Rob Wayne, manager
A one-stop shop for renewable energy technologies and services and access to incentives, rebates and
REC’s to further reduce the cost of investment.
HMH Wellness Center
“Ease Your Mind, Body & Spirit”
418 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-4640
www.hmhwellnesscenter.com Owner Debra Keller, LMT
Commodore Barbers
103 West Fifth Street • 419-874-5872
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Owner Jack Clayton
Dhondt Insurance Agency, LLC.
422 Louisiana Avenue • 419-872-9830
Independent property and casualty insurance agency specializing in home, auto, small
business and life insurance.
Owner Bill Dhondt Jr.
We Sell It
A “sell it for you” service on EBay, which manages the listing, payment and shipping
process for its customers.
Open Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon
Owned by Jim Delph, Rebecca Locke-Gagnon, Mike Passino
Patricia’s Hair Studio and Gifts
422 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-9940 • 419-874-0436
By Appointment Tuesday-Saturday Owner Pat Cassin
Comfort Keepers
109A West Fifth Street • 419-874-4880
www.comfortkeepers.com
Owners Carole and Tammy Smith
Latin Treasures
Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. • 419-779-9445
The Tailor Shop
419-874-7710
Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sloppy Joes
416 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-7070
Owner Tom Weber
Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts
422 Louisiana Avenue • 419-872-4500
www.blueskiesquilting.com Founder Theresa Howard
Shad Delph Remodeling
419-392-3354
Chris Delph Contractor
419-392-3356
O-DEER Properties, LLC
419-810-3877
Owners Rick Ruffner and Dana-Delph Ruffner

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Welch Publishing Company is a full-service
printing and publication house, producing both
weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines
along with commercial, everyday business
items including business cards, letterheads, envelopes,
brochures, books and advertisements.
Established in 1980 by Robert and Dorothy
Welch, Welch Publishing Co. is best known for
its four weekly newspapers, the Perrysburg
Messenger Journal, Rossford Record Journal,
Point & Shoreland Journal and Holland–Springfield
Journal.
Each of these local newspapers depends on
its readers to be the main source of news, which
allows the publication to truly become a reflection
of the community.
Welch Publishing Company also prints local
publications such as the Lucas County American
Legion Press and Bend of the River magazine,
in addition to other trade magazines,
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
Full Service Printers
117 E. Second Street
Perrysburg, OH 43551
419-874-4491
www.welchpublishing.com
brochures and school newsletters.
Our commercial printing customers enjoy
the benefit of discounted postage rates using
CASS. This certified mailing system saves both
time and money for your business. We also provide
a wide variety of other commercial printing
services, including in-house graphic design and
Web site design and development.
Welch Publishing Company is located in the
heart of downtown Perrysburg in the historic
The local source for all your
professional printing needs!
former post office building at 117 East Second
Street. Due to growth over the years, a separate
plant in Rossford houses our printing operations.
In the spring of 2005, Welch Publishing upgraded
its printing presses to a four-color, quadstack
web press and a two-color Heidelberg
sheet-fed press. The new presses improve color
capability and registration and enhance the overall
appearance of the company’s publications.
Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards
Carbonless Forms • Brochures • Raffle Tickets
Newspapers
Stamps • Notary Stamps • Bar Coding
Raised or Flat Printing • Embossing
Binding/Padding • Lamination
Graphic Design • Web Design
Web site development
Discounted mailings (C.A.S.S. Certified)
Copies (Color & B/W)

PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010 Page 29
“Your Hometown Newspapers”
Perrysburg Messenger Journal
Rossford Record Journal
Holland-Springfield Journal
Point and Shoreland Journal
The Perrysburg Messenger Journal began
publication on March 10, 1853, disseminating
news and information in Perrysburgh, a river
town surrounded by the Great Black Swamp.
With a population of about 1,800, Perrysburgh
was the county seat.
The Perrysburg Messenger (1935) and the
Perrysburg Journal merged in 1965. Robert and
Dorothy Welch have owned the newspaper since
1969.
Its staff has grown from a two-man operation
with an apprentice (printer’s devil) to a staff of
more than 29 full-time and part-time employees.
The newspaper has evolved over the years
from a patchwork of national/state/local news to
a newspaper with an emphatically local focus.
If it happened in Perrysburg...read about it in
the Messenger Journal, “Your Hometown News-
Celebrating its sixth anniversary in August, the
Holland-Springfield Journal is brought to readers
by Welch Publishing Company, headquartered at
117 East Second Street in downtown Perrysburg.
Since its inception in 2003, the Journal has
shown steady growth. Thanks to its loyal readers
and advertisers, the Journal’s circulation has increased
from 7,500 to 9,800 homes and businesses.
The staff at the Journal feels strongly that the
dissemination of local news is critical to a com-
paper.”
The Messenger Journal staff has long relied
upon members of the community to supply stories
and news. We look to the residents to help
the newspaper reflect the every day events
which make the Perrysburg area a rewarding
place to live and raise a family.
The Journal is represented by staff members
in the Perrysburg Rotary Club, Exchange Club,
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce and
Perrysburg Main Street.
The paper is a proud sponsor of the Perrysburg
Relay for Life, Harrison Rally Day, Classic
Car Show, Chamber of Commerce golf outing,
Wood County Humane Society Wine and
Cheese Benefit and Mutt Strut, Humane Ohio,
Planned Pethood Paw Hoorah, Epic Rock Fashion
Show and Perrysburg Area Arts Council
117 E. Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
419-874-4491
Perrysburg Messenger Journal
117 East Second Street • 419-874-4491
www.perrysburg.com
The Rossford Record Journal can trace its
roots back to 1940. Over the years, the staff has
grown from a two-man operation with an apprentice,
or “printer’s devil,” to 20 employees
plus four part-timers.
“Your Hometown Newspaper” is the slogan
of the Rossford Record Journal, and the main
focus is the news, which affects our community.
In 1969, Robert and Dorothy Welch acquired
the Rossford Record Journal and the
Perrysburg Messenger Journal.
Mr. Welch served as editor of the Rossford
Record and came out with his first publication
on January 8, 1970.
The newspaper was located at 229 West
Sixth Street, Perrysburg, for many years, until
the owners moved it to the former historic Perrysburg
Post Office, 117 East Second Street, on
events.
Also, the Messenger Journal has participated
in fund-raising events for the American Red
Cross, Perrysburg Christians United, Perrysburg
School District along with numerous local fundraisers.
In partnership with the Town Center at Levis
Commons, the Messenger has sponsored an ice
sculpture demonstration, Easter coloring contest,
a Halloween evening, Santa’s Christmas House
and Splash Bash.
The newspaper also is on-line. With the creation
of www.perrysburg.com people from all
areas can access an on-line version of the newspaper,
write a letter to the editor, submit an article
and photos, or submit a classified
advertisement.
Our commercial printing customers enjoy the
Rossford Record Journal
215 Osborn Street, Rossford • 419-874-4491
www.rossford.com
January 1, 1993.
The printing press plant was located at 215
Osborn Street, Rossford in January 1980.
The newspaper was renamed the Rossford
Record Journal in 1978 to reflect its sister Journal
publications, the Perrysburg Messenger
Journal and Point and Shoreland Journal.
Welch Publishing Co. also prints the Holland
Springfield Journal and the American Legion
Press, among numerous other area
publications.
In 2005, Welch Publishing upgraded its
printing presses to a four-color, quad-stack web
press and a two-color Heidelberg sheetfed
press.
The new presses improve color capability
and registration, enhancing the overall appearance
of the Record Journal and other publica-
Holland-Springfield Journal
117 East Second Street, Perrysburg • 419-874-4491
www.hollandsfj.us
munity’s vitality and economic health. People
crave detailed information about civic and township
affairs, school issues and community events.
Recently, Rowland Thompson, executive director
for Allied Daily Newspapers, wrote an interesting
account of his trip back to his hometown,
population 1,482, and the changes that had occurred
since its weekly newspaper, once owned
by his family, closed up shop.
Stores closed their doors because they had to
pay the high-ticket advertising rates of the big
dailies. There were so many obituaries in the
daily, the small town funeral home obituaries
were lost in the shuffle. Attendance at local sporting
events was down. Fund-raisers and volunteer
activities cried for support. School bond levies
didn’t pass because the school district had no way
to get the word out.
Mr. Thompson states, “One of the fingers in
the dike protecting the life of small communities
is the newspaper. The paper connects people to
each other and their community.”
Point and Shoreland Journal
5198 North Summit Street • 419-729-2855
www.pointandshoreland.com
Since 1978 the Point and Shoreland Journal
has been serving the Point Place area by providing
weekly news about schools and local
businesses and organizations.
“The Journal” continues to expand coverage
and circulation to the readers of the area. The
newspaper reaches more than 9,200 homes in
the 43611 and 43612 zip codes. Advertisers who
wish to take advantage of this increased circulation
are encouraged to contact our office to
speak to a sales representative who can help
your business grow.
The Point and Shoreland Journal offers you
the opportunity to reach new markets through
its sister publications the Perrysburg Messenger
Journal, Rossford Record Journal and Holland
Springfield Journal with a combined circulation
of 35,000 homes.
The Point and Shoreland Journal now accepts
articles written and photos taken by its
readers via e-mail to
ads@pointandshoreland.com.
The Journal regularly publishes information
about the Ottawa River/Point Place environment
and the nearby wetlands area.
Readers will find articles in The Journal
about events at the Point Place Library and upto-the-minute
news about the happenings at the
Friendship Center.
Published by Welch Publishing Company, a
full service printer, The Point and Shoreland
Journal offers an entire range of printing serv-
benefit of discounted
postage rates using
CASS. This certified
mailing system saves
both time and money
for your business. We
also provide a wide variety
of other commercial printing
services, including in-house graphic design and
Web site design and development.
The Perrysburg Messenger Journal is the oldest
newspaper in Wood County, and the oldest
business still operating in Perrysburg.
The newspaper office is located in the historic
Perrysburg Post Office building at 117 East
Second Street. For more information, call 419-
874-4491 or visit the Web site www.perrys
burg.com
tions.
An on-line version of the newspaper can be
viewed on the Internet at www.rossford.com.
Readers also are welcome to use the Web
site to send a letter to the editor or submit a
classified advertisement. The deadline for classified
ads is noon on Monday.
The Record Journal offers readers a convenient
drop box at Rite Aid, 801 Dixie Highway.
Anyone with a press release or news items
is invited to turn them in at the customer service
counter of the store. Submissions are due by
10 a.m. Tuesday to meet the deadline for each
week’s edition.
Readers also are welcome to submit ideas
for stories in the Rossford community by calling
the Record at 419-874-4491 or sending an
e-mail to editor@rossford.com.
“It praises good judgment,
it vents complaint, it voices
opinion, it calls for action, it
draws volunteers, it brings donations,
it interests voters, it
informs the electorate, it encourages
commerce, it creates
markets, it exposes misdeeds,
it validates effort, it focuses grief and it applauds
achievement, but most importantly, it breathes life
into a community.”
ices including menus, flyers, business stationery
and business cards.
The Point and Shoreland offices are located
at 5198 North Summit Street in the James Mack
law offices.
The Point and Shoreland Journal promotes
the annual Point Place Days which is sponsored
by the Point Place Business Association. The
paper also supports the American Cancer Society,
the Kidney Foundation, American Diabetes
Association, United Way, Boy Scouts and Cub
Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts, as well as
area military organizations and local churches.
Call us today for assistance in placing an ad
or to submit an article at 419-729-2855, or visit
us online at pointandshoreland.com.

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Bark for Life of Wood County
1-Mile Walk
Saturday, August 14
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Rossford, Ohio
Join us as we start a new Relay tradition in Wood County.
Celebrate Relay for Life with our four-legged loved ones!
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“Bark for Life”
The American Cancer Society (ACS) “Bark for Life” is a ACS Relay fund-raising event that will honor the care
giving qualities of our canine “Best Friends.” It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their
canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Canine companions represent unconditional love, security, compassion, joy and no judgments of human abilities or
appearances. The ACS Bark for Life is an irresistible way to “take the bite out of cancer,” smile, and make new
friends–canine and human!
All proceeds will benefit the ACS Northwest Ohio Area.
$10/dog registration fee ($5 for each additional dog)
Walk, vendors, raffles, treats–a doggone good time!
Walk, vendors, raffles, treats–a doggone good time!
For additional information, registration forms, sponsorship opportunities contact:
Deb Buker Brian Gibson
419-344-6284 1-888-227-6446 ext. 5205
dbuker@bex.net brian.gibson@cancer.org
Visit the Web site www.relayforlife.org/perrysburg
419-891-3900
South Suburban Animal Hospital
419-872-0920
Perrysburg Advocates For Dogs (PAD) Dog Park
Join on Facebook - perrysburgdogs
A group of area dog advocates have joined
forces and formed a non-profit organization–Perrysburg
Advocates For Dogs–to construct and
maintain a dog park in Perrysburg.
This park will benefit the community of Perrysburg
in several ways:
•It allows dogs to exercise and socialize
safely;
•Promotes responsible dog ownership;
•Allows a place for the elderly and handicapped
to exercise their pets safely, and
•It makes for a better community by promoting
public health and safety.
Well exercised dogs are better neighbors who
are less likely to create a nuisance, bark excessively
and destroy property.
The mission of PAD is “to establish a fenced
in, off leash dog park where well-behaved canine
citizens can exercise in a clean, safe environment
without endangering or annoying people, property
or wildlife. To develop a beautiful, wellmaintained
space open to all dog lover members
who are willing to uphold the park’s rules and restrictions.
To view this as a community project
designed to satisfy the needs of dog-owners and
non-dog owners alike.”
Would you like to help support the development
of a dog park in Perrysburg? There are
many ways to get involved, from fund-raising
and donations of services to spreading the word
and maintaining a Web site.
If you have a skill or just want to lend a helping
hand, send an e-mail to Dr. Jen Croce at
JEN336@aol.com.

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Way Library Ranked 6th in the Nation
Way Public Library was once again named to the top 10 in the nation in the 2010 edition of the Hennen American Public Library
Ratings. Among U.S. libraries serving 10,000-25,000 people, Way has ranked in the top ten a total of six times.
In all, the Hennen system ranks more than 9,000 libraries in 15 areas using federal data. Thomas J. Hennen, Jr. developed the
rating system 10 years ago, and it has become widely recognized as a method to compare public libraries across the nation.
Nancy J. Kelley, Way Library director, emphasized the following contributing factors to Way’s top ten rankings: Community support,
dedicated staff members, state financial support, the Friends of Way Library, Way Library Foundation and an exceptional
Board of Trustees.
Circulation statistics: 1991 – 358,255 2010 – 650,347
Interlibrary loans: 1991 – 1,307 2010 – 160,457
Square footage of building: 1991 – 17,850 2010 – 45,855
Retirement Reception for
Nancy J. Kelley
Sunday, August 29, 2010
2:00-4:30 p.m.
Way Public Library
The Library Board of Trustees and the Staff of Way
Public Library invite you to join us for a reception
honoring Nancy J. Kelley for her 33 years of library
service, including 19 years as Director of Way Public
Library. Visit the Way Library Web site to sign an online
memory book for Nancy, or in person at Way.
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00–8:30
Friday & Saturday: 9:00–5:30
Sunday (Seasonal): 1:00–5:00
DIRECTOR
Nancy J. Kelley
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Janel Haas
Nancy J. Kelley
Director, 1991-2010
Way Public Library
WAY PUBLIC
LIBRARY
101 E. Indiana Avenue
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
419-874-3135
Email: wayref@oplin
Visit our Web site at
www.waylibrary.info

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Lee Odegaard, CFP, AAMS
Loren Odegaard, AAMS
215 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-8504
Edward Jones originally opened its first office
in the Toledo Metro area in 1986. The office was
opened in Perrysburg by Lee W. Odegaard,
AAMS, CFP, Financial Advisor, and his wife Jan,
Senior Branch Office Administrator.
In 2002, Loren Odegaard, AAMS, joined his
father as a Financial Advisor.
Along with Lee, Loren and Jan, the staff includes
Senior Branch Office Administrators Deb
Wise, who joined the firm in 1992, and Jennifer
Socie, who transferred to the Perrysburg office in
1997.
www.edwardjones.com
Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis,
Missouri. It is one of the nation’s most convenient
suppliers of financial products for individual
investors. We offer a wide array of investments
and services, including but not limited to: Annuities,
Business Retirement Plans, Educational Savings,
Equity Investments, Investment Banking
and Estate Considerations.
Because we serve individual investors and
business owners, our resources are dedicated to
helping you reach your long-term financial goals.
Member SIPC.
Sulphur Springs’ agents, front row, from left are: Lill Frayer, Betty Lazzaro, JJ
Kosmider, Pam Pilz and Tim Yackee. Back row, from left: Bill Renner, Dave Frania,
Rhonda Kesling, Billie Bodnar, Jim Simons, Chris Rettig, Carol Heineman and
Michael Miller. Not pictured are: Bob Bodnar, Steve Chovanec, Barry Furrer, Amy
Hofner, Barb Jacobs, Rhonda Kuehnle-Krumlauf, Jody Shirk, Sandy Traver.
The Perrysburg Eye Center has been providing
high quality comprehensive eye care to the
Perrysburg community for over 40 years. We are
able to provide a more complete range of services
because we have an ophthalmologist, an optometrist,
licensed opticians and certified technicians
full-time in one convenient location. We also
have the latest technology to diagnose and treat
eye diseases.
Stephen E. Clark, M.D., presently the owner,
joined the practice in 1996. He is a Board Certified
Ophthalmologist and is currently the Assistant
Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Luke’s
Hospital. He offers comprehensive eye care including
medical and surgical management of eye
Perrysburg Eye Center, Inc.
351 East Boundary Street • 419-874-3125
www.perrysburgeyecenter.com
diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular
degeneration. He has a particular interest in
cataract surgery. He has surgical privileges at SurgiCare
Surgery Center, Wildwood Surgical Center,
Flower Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and Wood
County Hospital. He is a Toledo native, married
with three children and lives in Perrysburg.
Reed Roth O.D. is experienced in fitting all
types of contact lenses, including difficult prescriptions.
He offers comprehensive eye exams for
all ages and also diagnoses and treats eye diseases.
He joined Perrysburg Eye Center in July 2003. He
is a member of the American Optometric Association
and the Ohio Optometric Association. He is
a native of Northwest Ohio, married with three
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
The staff at Edward Jones includes, front row, from left: Jennifer Socie, Deb
Wise and Jan Odegaard, Senior Branch Office Administrators. Back row, from
left: Lee and Loren Odegaard, Financial Advisors.
Sulphur Springs Realty, Inc.
991 Commerce Drive • 419-874-8311
www.SulphurSpringsRealty.com
This is a milestone year for Sulphur
Springs Realty as it celebrates the 30th year
of providing professional real estate services
to the Perrysburg community. Founded in
1980, Sulphur Springs Realty is dedicated to
providing quality real estate services for its
clients.
We are particularly proud of our agents and
their ability to adapt to ever-changing real estate
market conditions. Through their efforts,
Sulphur Springs Realty has been Perrysburg’s
#1 real estate company in sales volume and
highest average sale for nearly 10 years.
In addition to serving clients, Sulphur
Springs also serves the community through a
number of sponsorships and partnerships with
local charities and organizations. Sulphur
Springs is a Pacesetter Company for the
United Way and actively supports the Boys
Perrysburg Eye Center is dedicated to providing our patients high quality personalized eye care.
Dr. Clark and Dr. Roth offer comprehensive eye examinations for the entire family.
children, and lives in Whitehouse.
Perrysburg Eye Center is proud of its optical
shop. Our licensed opticians, Bob Taylor, Kristy
Oates and Tanya Chamberlain, have over 40 years
of experience. We offer a large selection of quality
frames. We feature the latest technology in
eyewear. You can make an appointment or stop
in for a private showing of the fashionable eyewear,
which includes Lafont, Gucci, Brenda,
Guess, Lacoste and most recently, Smith sports
eyewear and glasses. Our opticians will help in
choosing a frame design and color that looks best
on each patient.
Our practice is also active supporting the community.
Dr. Clark volunteers for Eye Care Amer-
and Girls Club. For over 25 years Sulphur
Springs Realty has sponsored the Northwest
Ohio Tennis Association District Qualifier and
supports fund-raising activities for the Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Race for the Cure.
Sulphur Springs Realty represents both
buyers and sellers. The firm’s inventory includes
many of Perrysburg’s finest historic
homes and riverfront properties, newly constructed
homes and premium home sites, as
well as homes in the many fine neighborhoods
in the Perrysburg area.
Whether purchasing a new home, selling a
current home, relocating to the area, or any
other real estate needs, Sulphur Springs Realty
agents are dedicated to assisting you.
Please call us at 419-874-8311, or visit
www.SulphurSpringsRealty.com for more information.
ica, a public service that provides free eye care to
qualified individuals. Dr. Roth has been involved
in the Perrysburg Sunrise Lions Club and is on the
board of the Sunshine Children’s Home. He also
volunteers with Infant SEE, a program that offers
free eye exams for children ages 6 to 12 months
with referral from a pediatrician.
We offer 24/7 on-call emergency eye care. If
you are having an eye emergency we will see you
that day. As a service to our patients we participate
with Medicare, most major medical insurance
such as Paramount, Medical Mutual, Anthem and
the VSP optical plan. Please call 419-874-3125
and visit our Web site perrysburgeyecenter.com to
find out more information.

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Children’s Discovery Center’s Creative Director, Sara Harris, visited
Reggio Emilia, Italy this past year and found her inspiration to renovate
the Avenue Road location’s Discovery Room. She transformed the area
into a space where children can feel the beauty of nature indoors.
Grace United Methodist Church
601 East Boundary Street • 419-874-4365
www.gracechurchperrysburg.com
Grace Church is an exciting and vibrant church located
next to Woodland Park on East Boundary Street.
Two worship services are offered each Sunday, along
with a variety of small group Bible studies, mission efforts,
and recreational/fellowship activities.
The 8:30 a.m. traditional service in the Sanctuary
regularly features the Adult Choir, handbells, brass and
string instrumental ensembles, and of course, organ leading
the music. A lay reader leads the congregation in
liturgy based on the Christian liturgical seasons of Advent,
Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost.
The 10:45 a.m. contemporary service in the Family
Life Center focuses on praise and worship music led by
the praise team featuring recording artist Dan Now.
Multi-media capabilities add new dynamics to the service,
and the room is set up to include family-friendly tables
with coloring books and markers to help parents
with young children. A “Kids Own Worship” is also offered
during this service for kids in preschool through
third grade.
In addition to worship, Grace Church is involved in
outreach and missions both locally and around the
world. Grace Church is the home of Perrysburg Christians
United (PCU), a food bank and assistance center
for those in need. Grace also regularly sends mission
teams to Haiti and helps sponsor the Brad Reddick
School outside Les Cayes, Haiti. Over 300 children are
taught and fed at the school each day. Sponsorship of the
Deborah House in Romania allows that organization to
provide a safe home for girls who have been abused,
neglected, and abandoned.
Grace Church continues to provide excellent learning
and nurturing opportunities for all ages. The children’s
ministry area offers a variety of enriching experiences
for children through fifth grade. Vacation Bible School
draws several hundred children for Bible teaching, fun,
arts and crafts, and more. During the school year,
Wednesday evening activities are available for children
that reinforce the development of moral, social, and cognitive
abilities.
Youth ministry reaches students from sixth grade
through high school graduation. Sunday Nights at Grace
(S.N.A.G.) and small groups throughout the year give
students opportunities to build relationships with God
and one another. Junior high and senior high students
participate in events for growth and service. Several
mission trips take place each year, giving students a way
to engage in service beyond themselves. They also have
lots of fun with game nights, dodgeball, basketball, and
volleyball.
Adult ministries include learning and small group
settings for men and women. Weekday and evening opportunities
are available to fit into a variety of busy
schedules. Wednesday evening topics include studies
on marriage and parenting, finances and personal
growth, and Bible studies.
At Grace Church, guests are not only welcomed, they
are expected. Everyone is invited to join in what is
going on at Grace and discover with others what exciting
plans God has for their lives! For more information,
visit the Grace Church Web site at www.gracechurch
perrysburg.com.
Founded 10 years ago by Kevin Rantanen, who still owns and operates the
business, Perrysburg Lawn Care has found success through personalized service
and customer satisfaction.
Children’s Discovery Center
7033 Lighthouse Way • 419-872-4510–Lisa Ames
11090 Avenue Road • 419-874-8203–Angel Heath
www.childrensdiscoverycenters.com
More than just child care for working parents,
Children’s Discovery Center offers peace of mind
that each child’s unique interests and abilities are
nurtured and developed. At the heart of this exceptional
learning environment is a curriculum inspired
by the world-acclaimed Reggio Emilia approach to
learning. Each child is encouraged to see, touch,
and do–to express his or her “100 languages of
learning” in a warm, welcoming and secure setting.
The role of the environment is essential to the Reggio
approach, and focuses on aesthetically beautiful
surroundings with great attention to detail.
Children’s Discovery Center’s Creative Director,
Sara Harris, visited Reggio Emilia, Italy this
past year and found her inspiration to renovate the
Avenue Road location’s Discovery Room. She
transformed the area into a space where children
can feel the beauty of nature indoors. The openended
experiences the children can participate in
daily are not something they will have access to
anywhere else. Shadow screens, light projectors,
Perrysburg Lawn Care
419-870-1771 • www.perrysburglawncare.com
Perrysburg Lawn Care is a full-service landscaping
business offering lawn mowing, snow removal,
spring/fall clean-up, hedge trimming,
mulching, hauling, aerating, rolling, bush, tree and
stump removal services.
Founded 11 years ago by Kevin Rantanen,
who still owns and operates the business, Perrysburg
Lawn Care has found success through personalized
service and customer satisfaction.
“Over the years I have grown steadily and now
have four employees,” Mr. Rantanen said. “But I
decided many years ago that I wanted to maintain
my business on a smaller scale so that I can offer
a personalized level of service to all of my customers.”
That personalized service includes a 100 percent
satisfaction guarantee.
“If a customer is unhappy with the work performed
or the price charged, I am more than willing
to immediately correct the problem or adjust
my price,” he said.
This approach has led to a loyal customer base,
of which Mr. Rantanen is appreciative.
All Perrysburg Lawn Care employees either
graduated from Perrysburg High School or grew
moveable light lamps, flashlights, and rope lighting
combined with natural and recycled materials,
extends learning while providing endless opportunities
in discovery. Natural walking paths combined
with water, music, and science exploration areas
have been incorporated into the design. She created
the inspiring space, but the children are the ones
who can take that inspiration and grow to appreciate
nature, develop problem-solving and creative
skills, and enhance their fine and gross motor abilities.
In a world of plastic one-dimensional toys, the
design is an out of the box and into nature space
where the possibilities for fun and learning are endless.
Children’s Discovery Center has a long history
in the greater Toledo area of providing high quality
early education and care in a unique, interactive environment
for over 28 years. There are two locations
to meet the needs of the Perrysburg
community, and they look forward to welcoming
new families in the next school year.
Two worship services are offered each Sunday, along with a variety of small
group Bible studies, mission efforts, and recreational/fellowship activities.
up in Perrysburg, which helps the business maintain
its local focus.
“I feel that it is important to hire local people
who are known in the community and have a good
reputation,” Mr. Rantanen said. “I want my employees
to be a good reflection of Perrysburg
Lawn Care.”
The company gives back to the community
whenever possible, most recently by donating
lawn care services to the Perrysburg Rotary Club
and the Humane Society’s charity auctions.
Mr. Rantanen also is active in the community
through a number of organizations. He is President
of the Perrysburg Lions Club, and is an active
member of the Perrysburg Rotary Club. He was
elected to and served on Perrysburg City Council
from 2004-2008, and currently serves as Perrysburg’s
representative on the TARTA Board of
Trustees.
In his business and in his personal life, Mr.
Rantanen is dedicated to Perrysburg and looks
forward to offering his services to area residents
for years to come. For more information, call 419-
870-1771, or visit the Web site at www.perrysbur
glawncare.com and become a fan on Facebook.

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After ten years of practice, South Suburban
Animal Hospital opened its new hospital
in Levis Commons four years ago,
and “we’re busier and happier with our
new location than we ever imagined” says
owner Dr. Jeanne Eisenhour. The 10,000
square foot building has seven exam
rooms, a dual surgery suite, and separate
areas for intensive care, radiology, isolation,
ultrasound, and private conference
rooms as desired by both clients and pa-
tients.
While we love our facility, our doctors
and staff are your best resources for compassionate
animal care. Services include:
internal medicine, dentistry, soft tissue and
orthopedic surgery, ultrasound, endoscopy,
oncology, wellness care, behavioral medicine,
microchipping, digital radiology, pain
management, nutritional counseling, allergy
testing and treatment, dermatology
and critical care. The hospital also has a
South Suburban
pet pharmacy, including specialty diets.
South Suburban offers exceptional
grooming and boarding services. Our stylists,
Tyla and Allie, can simply bathe your
pet, or give intricate cuts and styling, including
shed- free procedures. Pets look
and feel better after a grooming visit. Luxury
boarding and day care services are a
favorite of many clients. Boarded pets are
provided daycare playtime as a part of
their visit with South Suburban, with ded-
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
Animal Hospital
5100 Brockway Drive • 419-872-0920
www.ssac.vetsuite.com
Developers of the PetCare Plus preventive health program
The staff at South Suburban Animal Hospital.
South Suburban Animal Hospital is located on Brockway Drive in Levis Commons.
icated staff monitoring all of the time.
This year we are proud to be sponsors
of the Wood County American Cancer Society’s
“Bark for Life”, which hopes to
raise much needed funds for research and
treatment.
All the doctors and staff at South Suburban
invite area pet owners to visit the facility.
For more information, call
419-872-0920 or visit the Web site at
www.southsuburbananimalhospital.com .

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Perrysburg Collision and Auto Repair
135 West Third Street • 419-874-8714
www.perrysburgcollision.com
Established in 1965, Perrysburg Collision and Auto
Repair has long been known for its expertise in body
work. What area residents may not know is that the shop
also provides bumper-to-bumper automotive care from
detailing and maintenance to mechanical and electrical
work.
The experienced professionals at Perrysburg Collision
and Auto Repair have the solution to all your auto
needs. Services include oil changes, air conditioning,
brakes, alignment, engine, tires, steering, suspension and
more. They service all makes and models, including
American and foreign vehicles.
Perrysburg Collision and Auto Repair also offers interior
and exterior detailing to keep your vehicle looking
like new. They will wash, buff and wax the outside of
your vehicle and thoroughly shampoo and vacuum all
seats, carpets, floor mats, door panels and arm rests and
clean ash trays, consoles, dashboards, windows and door
jambs.
The body shop at Perrysburg Collision and Auto Repair
is staffed by technicians with years of experience.
Since its inception in 1938, Antibus Scales
and Systems has acted as a sales/service distributor
in the weighing equipment business
with sales and service capabilities. Headquartered
in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Antibus opened
its Perrysburg branch office four years ago
when it became the authorized distributor for
Mettler Toledo products in northwest Ohio and
southern Michigan.
At On Q Dance Center, located on
Reynolds Road in Maumee, aspiring dancers
from ages 2 to young adult are given the instruction
and skills they need to dream it, believe
it, and achieve it.
The center offers quality dance instruction
in tap, jazz, ballet, comtemporary, pointe and
acro. Students have numerous performing opportunities.
On Q’s nationally-recognized
competition teams have been named honorary
cast members of Disney and have received the
Covenant Mousekeer award. Teams also were
national title holders 2005 through 2010 .
Opened in 2004, On Q’s facilities are designed
for optimum learning and safety. The
studio features two rooms equipped with
Sprung Marley floors, which protect dancers
from shin splits and other injuries, full mirrored
walls and ballet barres. It also boasts two
large dressing rooms.
For parents, there is a 30-person waiting
room with closed circuit viewing. On Q also
maintains great lines of communication with
parents via e-mail, newsletters and bulletin
boards. The center was named Toledo Parent
Magazine’s best place to dance in 2007.
On Q is owned and operated by artistic director
Tammy McCully and prides itself on
high quality professional teaching with emphasis
on quality technique in a friendly envi-
Antibus Scales & Systems, Inc.
25641 Fort Meigs Road • 419-872-8628 • www.antibus.com
Since its inception in 1938, Antibus Scales and Systems has acted as a sales/service distributor in the
weighing equipment business with sales and service capabilities.
Since May 2006, Antibus has provided
quality service and high customer satisfaction
to its clients in the Toledo market. In addition
to being a premier distributor for Mettler
Toledo, the company is the representative of a
full line of manufacturers.
Antibus was the first scale distributor certified
to the Guide 25 Accreditation standard in
1991, and also has earned ISO9000 approval.
On Q Dance Center
1550 Reynolds Road, Maumee • 419-893-8326
www.OnQDanceCenter.com
They take personal pride in the work they perform,
which comes with a lifetime warranty. Knowing that
dealing with car repairs after an accident can be stressful,
Perrysburg Collision strives to make the process as
simple as possible, working closely with your insurance
company to make sure that your vehicle is repaired correctly.
With an emphasis on customer service and convenience,
Perrysburg Collision and Auto Repair offers shuttle
service within Perrysburg, and may be able to provide
you with a loaner vehicle for the day while your car is
being serviced. Call ahead for availability.
Owners Mike Kervin and Fred Lange took over from
founder Charles Crandall when he retired. Both owners
are long-time Perrysburg residents. Mr. Kervin has been
with the business for more than 30 years as a body technician,
and Mr. Lange is an ASE Certified Master Mechanic
and the service manager of the mechanical
department.
For more information, or to make an appointment for
service, call 419-874-8714.
ronment. “We keep class sizes small for oneon-one
focus and all classes have a teaching
assistant. The instructors participate yearround
in workshops and classes to stay current
in all dance forms.”
That attention to detail has been recognized
with multiple choreography awards at competitions
over the years, and Top Teacher awards
in 2005 through 2010.
The studio has grown quickly in the six
years since it opened, and recently added a
competitive cheer dance team, The Fury,
which earned state titles in its first season.
Mrs. McCully said she plans to begin offering
voice and piano lessons and theater classes
soon.
On Q also gives back to the community by
participating in fund-raisers for area organizations
such as Race for the Cure, Wrap Up
Toledo and Toys for Tots. Students also share
their talent in local parades and other events.
Open houses will be held on August 4 and
18 from 5-7 p.m. You will be able to tour the
studio and register for classes.
For more information on how On Q Dance
Center is changing the world of dance, one
dancer at a time, call 419-893-8236 or visit
www.OnQDanceCenter.com.
With an experienced, solution-oriented sales
team, Antibus provides services such as scale
calibration, repair and rentals and force measurement.
In addition to its traditional industrial
weighing equipment base, the firm is known
as a leader in bar-coding, labeling, RFID,
ribbons and labels, portable data collection devices
and system solutions.
More information on that segment of
Perrysburg Collision and Auto Repair provides bumper-to-bumper
automotive care, including detailing and maintenance, and mechanical,
electrical and body work.
Antibus’ business can be found at
www.barcodegear.com.
Antibus Scales and Systems’ Perrysburg
branch is located at 25641 Fort Meigs Road.
The company also has a branch office in South
Bend, Indiana, and its 45 employees serve customers
within a 75-mile radius of either location.
For more information, call 419-872-8628
or 1-800-884-5001, or visit www.antibus.com.
Company members at photo shoot before honorary Walt Disney World cast member
performance in downtown Disney, June 16-17, 2010.

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Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek (LVWC), a
non-profit organization, is a joint venture of
Lutheran Homes Society and St. Luke’s Hospital,
offering a health care continuum that has
served thousands of seniors since its construction
in 1997.
Built on the tradition of faith and trust,
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek’s retirement
community consists of independent living, assisted
living, skilled and long-term care, rehabilitation,
and short-term respite care, all built
on 46 wooded acres nestled in beautiful Holland,
Ohio.
LVWC’s Creekside independent living offers
one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences
consisting of full kitchens including major appliances,
private balconies or patios, a building
security system, water hook-ups for washers
and dryers inside each unit, a heated and lit underground
parking garage, an optional evening
meal plan, and a multitude of social activities
and events to promote fellowship and friendship.
LVWC’s assisted living consists of 79 pri-
vate one-and two-bedroom apartments featuring
separate bedroom, bath, living room, kitchenette
and dining room. Three hot, nutritious
meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry service,
showers, cable, and telephone are some of
the standard services included in the monthly
rent, along with personal assistance provided
by our dedicated and professional staff. Residents
in assisted living enjoy the lifestyle benefits
of independent living with a special
emphasis on the changing needs of each individual.
LVWC’s 135-bed care center offers shortterm
skilled and long-term nursing care. All
rooms are private rooms and are
Medicare/Medicaid approved. Exciting
changes in the way care is delivered and the
physical setting in which our nursing
care/rehab elders live are under way. This
change called “person centered care” is sweeping
the country and Lutheran Village is one of
the first in Northwest Ohio to implement this
concept into an existing building. The goal of
this change is to make our nursing care more
of a home-like setting–with the individual dictating
his or her daily routine. The residents
will make their own decisions about activities
of daily living.
Physically, the actual living environment is
changing to accommodate this individualized
lifestyle. Nurses stations are being eliminated,
great room/lounging areas are being added.
Dining rooms will be converted to café-style
dining open 12 hours a day, a family kitchenette,
laundry facilities, common areas will be
remodeled to a lodge-like appearance, and
hallways will be transformed into neighborhoods
where permanent caregivers will be assisting
elders in meal planning and activities in
the neighborhoods they serve.
The changes in both care delivery and structure
help to fulfill our mission to honor each individual’s
independence, dignity, rights and
self respect.
LVWC offers short-term respite care in our
assisted living for those caregivers who are unable
to give care to their loved ones for a short
period of time. A minimum stay in a fully fur-
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Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek
2001 Perrysburg Holland Road, Holland • 419-861-2233 • www.lutheranhomessociety.org/lhswolfcreek
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek is located on a beautiful, 46-acre wooded campus. An artist’s rendering depicts a remodeled, “person-centered” dining room.
Poco’s Playhouse
12726 Eckel Junction Road • 419-872-POCO (7626)
www.pocosplayhouse.com
My, how Perrysburg’s place for pooches to
play has grown in a year! A quick drive past
Poco’s Playhouse doggy daycare will show even
more furry friends running and playing with toys,
tunnels, sandboxes, slides, and swimming pools.
Member in good standing of both the Better Business
Bureau and the Pet Care Services Association,
this fully-supervised off-leash dog daycare
facility expanded its staff and services to better
accommodate the needs of local pet families.
Poco’s Playhouse is now Perrysburg’s stop for
human grade and grain-free natural pet foods and
treats. Providing the community with only the
highest quality pet foods, Poco’s now carries dog
and cat food brands such as EVO, Orijen, Innova,
California Natural, and Free-Range dog chews
and treats.
Another major development at Poco’s Playhouse
is the addition of Saturday hours. As of
June 2009, pet parents can get away for the afternoon
and get your four-legged friend some exer-
cise, or just pop in for a bag of food on a weekend.
Playhouse doors are open on Saturdays from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Though you’ll still see Founder/Owner/Alpha
Nikki Badman and her son Rich working and
playing with the dogs, you’ll also notice some
new staff members entertaining the dogs. Pack
leaders Rachel Ramlawi and Mary Torio are still
there working as hard as ever. New to the staff,
though not new to the Playhouse, are Pooch Patrol
members Nonie Booher and Jamie Ramlawi.
Poco’s staff are trained in canine pack behavior,
humane handling, dog health, and proper nutrition.
Even in the tough economic climate Poco’s
Playhouse has shown steady growth, and has outgrown
its facility and services. The limited liability
company is currently seeking investors for a
major expansion effort. Expansion plans include
a larger daycare, a luxury pet hotel (Baron’s Bed
and Bark-fest), a dog park, and much more.
nished apartment, with all the necessary care
delivered by our professional staff, is available
at an affordable price.
Affiliated with the Lutheran church, LVWC
welcomes residents of all faiths. Our full-time
chaplain and beautiful chapel provide access to
religious services on a weekly basis and/or as
needed. Ministers, priests and other religious
advisors are welcome to our campus at all
times.
LVWC offers a complete continuum of
services, including physical, speech, and occupational
therapies serving all residents living
on the LVWC campus. Their medical director,
a board certified gerontologist, and nurse practitioner
also have offices on the campus. Additionally,
St. Luke’s provides diagnostic services
and laboratory services, as well as in-service
training to our staff.
LVWC has a full-time activities staff offering
a wide range of activities, exercise and specially
planned programs and outings. For more
information about the campus, please call 861-
5619.
The staff at Poco’s Playhouse includes, from left: Jamie Ramlawi holding Lucy,
Robert Belcher, Rachel Ramlawi, Nikki Badman and Mary Torio holding Pluto.
Not pictured: Nonie Booher.

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City of Perrysburg Department of Public Service
11980 Roachton Road • 419-872-8020
Perrysburg Office of Litter Prevention and Recycling
11980 Roachton Road • 419-872-8034
City Hotline 419-872-7879
City Web page at www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS
Weekly unlimited refuse
Weekly unlimited recycling
Spring brush collection in April
Fall leaf collection in October
Christmas tree recycling in January
DROP-OFF RECYCLING PROGRAMS
Cardboard at Department of Public Service Builiding
City Compost Site for branches and leaves
Recycling Roundup for HHW, computers, TV’s and medications in May
VHS, cassette tapes, CDs and DVD’s at Way Library, 577 Foundation and Department of Public Service
REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES
Carry out/carry back stickers for refuse/recycling for residents 65 and older or with disability
City Compost Site registration for city residents
Distribution of recycling bins for city residents
Loan program for refuse and recycling bins use for special events
PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
Fishing Derby at Three Meadows large pond
Ice skating at Three Meadows small pond
Mosquito spraying and mosquito dunk distribution
Mowing of nuisance lots
Park maintenance and mowing
Park playground installation and maintenance
Pool information and maintenance
Summer Recreation programs
STREETS
Graffiti removal from public buildings
Maintenance of all municipal properties and landscaping
Reports of street light outage
Street and pothole repair
Street sign installation and repair
Street snowplowing
Street sweeping
Traffic light maintenance
RENTALS AND RESERVATIONS FOR
Alley, Street and Right-of-Way Opening permits
Banner permits
Canoe rack rental at Orleans Park
City garden plots rentals
City Gazebo
Park shelter houses at Rivercrest, Three Meadows and Woodlands Parks
Schaller Memorial Building
Senior Center Building
SALE OF
Appliance disposal stickers
City yard waste bags and tags
Mattress disposal stickers
Need Information?
For a weekly update on meetings, special events, refuse and recycling delays, call the City Hotline
at 419-872-7879 or check out the City web page at www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us

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Change of Seasons
Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26597 North Dixie Highway
419-872-9300
Change of Seasons, the only consignment
store in Perrysburg, offers its customers quality
designer clothing.
Customers can choose from all the brand
names and lines of clothing they would find at
department stores, including Talbots, Coldwater
Creek, Chico’s, Ann Taylor Loft, St.
John, Eileen Fisher, Vera Bradley and
Brighton.
The consignment store was originally
opened in 1994 by Dr. Christy Lorton. Approximately
10 years ago, Dr. Lorton sold
Change of Seasons to her part-time employee
Betty Hill.
“I never wanted to own a store but I also
knew that I couldn’t work for anyone else,”
said Mrs. Hill. “It was my husband’s idea to
purchase the store. And I love the store –it is
not work because I love it.”
Mrs. Hill became interested in the consignment/resale
business while her daughter
attended Maumee Valley Country Day
School. The school had a resale shop, the
Trading Post, which raised funds for the
school.
“That is how it all began,” said the Change
of Seasons store owner. “Parents and alumni
donated to the Trading Post, and I volunteered
to work the store. I actually volunteered there
for 15 years. I really enjoyed it.”
Change of Seasons caters to all ages and is
proud of its customer service. Mrs. Hill and
her staff offer friendly, personal service to
each and every customer.
“We build relationships with our customers,”
she added. “We love to get to know
them and assist them with their wardrobe selection.”
Customers travel from Fostoria, Findlay,
Sylvania, Oak Harbor and lower Michigan to
shop at Change of Seasons.
The store is unique in offering not only the
best quality merchandise, but also focusing
on the seasonal aspect of the clothing.
“We offer our customers the very best we
can get in the store,” said Mrs. Hill. “Every
item is checked for quality, condition and age
before it is sold in the store.”
Change of Seasons accepts brand-labeled,
current fashionable clothing and accessories.
Consignments are accepted Monday through
Friday. The shop is open weekdays from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fall consignments will be accepted beginning
August 1. First time consignment customers
need an appointment.
For additional information, please call
Change of Seasons at 419-872-9300.
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Change of Seasons offers customers brand names and lines of clothing from
casual to evening wear, said owner Mrs. Hill.

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all the experts at
APC is located at 5211 Renwyck Drive,
Toledo and is proud to be a locally owned and operated
security company. APC was strictly in the
commercial and new construction security and
fire alarm business before entering the home
alarm business three years ago.
“APC now offers a full range of home alarm
protection which includes state-of-the-art home
alarm system installation, UL Listed alarm moni-
ical Therapy Consultants
27064 Oakmead Drive
419-874-6957
Asset Protection Corporation
5211 Renwyck Drive • 419-531-3400
toring and 24-hour, round-the-clock alarm system
service.
“Since APC is not heavily dependent upon the
home alarm business, APC can afford to offer an
extremely attractive home alarm monitoring rate,”
Mr. Klewer said. “Our $14.95 per month home
alarm monitoring rate is the same for new alarm
installations and existing home alarm conversions.
“Ongoing cost can get to be expensive. We
want to make home alarm monitoring as affordable
as possible,” said the president.
“Our staff has completed more than 10,000
The House of Tradition is located in historic downtown Perrysburg.
Super Suppers
7015 Lighthouse Way • 419-872-MEAL (6325)
www.ssperrysburg.com
Think “dollar menu” fast food and weekly
grocery shopping is cheaper than the family
friendly take n’ bake food Super Suppers has to
serve? Think again!
In less time than it takes to drive thru a fastfood
restaurant and for less money, families can
put a delicious, nutritious, chef-designed dinner
on the table without stepping into a grocery
store. “We offer a fresh solution that helps people
save time, eat healthier, plus save money
with an average cost of $3.50 per serving,” says
Cassie Egli, who owns and manages Super Suppers.
“As the only take n’ bake company
founded by a culinary school, customers can
count on delicious, unique dishes all ages will
love.”
Why do customers say they use Super Suppers?
Waste Less, Save More.
•Zero waste—using Super Suppers’ ingredients
means no moldy or expired foods to throw
away.
•Use less gas —by getting a month of meals
in one trip versus daily trips to the grocery store
for forgotten items; use delivery services to
eliminate driving altogether!
•Save time—up to 30 hours a month in shopping,
prepping, and cleaning.
•Save money—average $3.50/svg & eat out
less.
Supper Suppers has a full range of mealtime
projects in 44 states, Canada and Mexico and we
are proud to be protecting some of the most prestigious
addresses in our area,” added Mr. Klewer.
“Our home alarm systems and monitoring services
emulates the same high standards and integrity
of our commercial systems and services.”
Bill Mishka, APC senior vice president, said,
“We are extremely pleased with the amount of
home alarm system installation requests and also
those wishing to convert their existing home
alarm systems to APC. Our $14.95 per month
monitoring rate is saving subscribers 25-40 percent
off their current rates which hundreds of subscribers
have already taken advantage of.”
Mr. Mishka added that “we at APC are proud
to be a part of our community and truly treasure
the confidence that our residential and commercial
clients have placed in APC.”
Mr. Klewer stated that “now more than ever
home owners and businesses need quality, affordable
security systems. We believe that APC has
the best system at the best buy”.
solutions to meet customers’ busy schedules,
whether they pull together the meals or the customer
does:
Prepared By Us
•Dinner Tonight—Give us a call or stop in
and we’ll prepare an entrée for your dinner table
tonight.
•Grab n’ Go Freezer—Visit our store to pick
up delicious entrées, sides, appetizers and
desserts.
•Event Catering—Dinner parties, graduations,
corporate lunches and more!
Prepared By You
•Walk In—Visit our kitchen and prepare entrées
that you can personalize to your family’s
tastes.
•Sign Up—Sign up online to schedule a session
or enjoy a private party with friends.
New Features
•Specialty Menus—from Thin and Healthy,
Heart Friendly, Dairy Free and Gluten Free
•Supper Club—Join and get 10% off sides,
appetizers and desserts, discount prices, free
custom assembly and more!
Each full entrée is designed to serve 6; regular
entrées 3-4. Single entrees are available too.
Super Suppers is located in HarborTown;
crossroads of Progress Drive & Dixie Hwy in
Perrysburg. Call (419)872-MEAL(6325) or visit
www.ssperrysburg.com.
House of Tradition
111 East Second Street • 419-874-1151
Located in a historic building in downtown
Perrysburg, the House of Tradition is a family-owned
business established in 1985 by
Lynn and Ann Elder.
One of northwest Ohio’s largest selections
of collectible and play dolls can be seen in the
Doll and Teddy Bear Room. Customers will
find a varied selection from Madame Alexander,
Corolle, The Doll Maker, Adora and
Engle Puppen from Germany. Also, a line of
miniature dolls, furniture and accessories
crafted by Heidi and son Karl Ott are now in
stock.
The large collection of teddy bears and
other plush animals include Steiff, one of the
first companies to produce teddy bears more
than 100 years ago. The store also carries
Folkmanis puppets, Gund, Bearington, Beanie
Babies and Webkinz.
The House of Tradition is a gold key dealer
for the very popular lighted villages from Department
56. Every series is on display in a
virtual wonderland of cobblestone streets and
gaily decorated buildings. Halloween houses
with creepy sounds and spooky accessories
are fun for adults and children to enjoy. Our
friendly staff is always willing to answer
questions and offer helpful advice.
Christmas items are on display all year.
The House of Tradition is currently the Toledo
area’s largest Christopher Radko dealer. We
also carry ornaments from Lauscha, Germany,
the birthplace of hand-blown glass ornaments.
Old World Santas, German nutcrackers,
Snowbabies, Annalee and Fontanini Nativities
are all available. Also available are Russian
Nesting dolls and Bavarian Heritage
Santas, Lynn Haney’s beautiful Americanmade
Santas, Byers Choice Carolers and
Snow Globes from San Fransico Music Box
Co.
When you’re looking for that special collectible,
the store also carries Seraphim Angels,
Harbour Lights, Precious Moments,
Hummels and Trail of the Painted Ponies. An
extensive collection of beautiful jewelry from
Treska, Erda Handbags, Fenton Glassware
and fine lace from Plauten Germany are just a
few other lines the store carries.
The building that the House of Tradition
occupies was constructed in 1875 and is listed
in the National Register of Historic Places. It
was once the office of Dr. Henry Roether,
grandfather of Ann Elder.
The House of Tradition is open Tuesday
through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended
hours during the holidays.
Pictured is Super Suppers owner Cassie Egli.

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Corporate Housing Systems,
Inc. was established by owner
Joe Lawless, in response to
his own experiences of
business travel and extended
stays in cramped hotel rooms.
Mossing Spas & More
26580 North Dixie Highway • 419-873-6959
www.mossingspas.com
Although Mossing Spas & More’s Perrysburg
location is new, the Mossing name is
well-known throughout northwest Ohio for
expertise in backyard aquatics. The business
offers in-ground swimming pool construction
and renovation, above-ground pool sales, custom
built and portable hot tubs, saunas, patio
furniture and swim spas.
A third-generation family-owned business,
Mossing Spas & More began in 1969 as
Mossing Pools. Founder Larry Mossing established
the company as the area’s premier
in-ground pool builder.
Son Dave Mossing took over the business
in 2000 and set to work expanding it. Mossing
Spas & More opened in Sylvania in 2003 and
quickly became a leader in quality and service
in Toledo’s recreational and therapeutic spa
market. Now, Dave and his sons continue to
grow the business with the second Mossing
Spas & More location on North Dixie Highway
in Perry Junction.
In addition to offering sales, construction
and servicing for pools, spas and saunas,
Mossing Spas & More carries a complete line
of swimming pool and hot tub chemicals and
accessories. Employees offer friendly and
knowledgeable service, and go through rigor-
ous training to become backyard fun specialists.
Sales associates are trained at Chem College
to ensure that they can help customers
find the right combination of treatments for
their pool or spa. The company also has computerized
water testing capabilities.
Mossing Spas & More’s emphasis on customer
service has helped them build strong relationships
with their customers, Andy
Mossing said
“The loyalty of our customer base is amazing,”
He added. “We genuinely care about our
customers’ backyard experiences.”
The company is rated A+ by the Better
Business Bureau, and has won two national
design awards for in-ground pools.
Mossing Spas & More also is committed
to giving back to the community, and has donated
hot tubs to fund-raisers for Young Life,
parish festivals and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The company also supports Splash for
FC, an effort to help improve the quality of
life for children with cystic fibrosis.
For more information on how Mossing
Spas & More can help you make the best of
your backyard, call 419-873-6959 or visit
www.mossingspas.com.
The staff at Front Path Health Coalition includes, fromleft: Jodi Walker, Mike Umbles,
Jeana Plummer, Sue Szymanski, Mark Schroeder, Carol Barnard, Tracy Thomson,
DeAnna Zywocki.
While everything else may be changing at a
record pace, one thing that will always remain
the same is the desire to have comfortable accommodations
when away from home for business
or recreation.
Corporate Housing Systems has been meeting
and exceeding this need for over 25 years.
CHS “guests” can really stretch out and live in
their fully furnished and equipped apartment
homes.
Corporate Housing Systems, Inc. was established
by owner Joe Lawless, in response to his
own experiences of business travel and extended
stays in cramped hotel rooms. He recalls tiny
closets and limited drawer space. This is not the
case in these luxury apartments. Some of the
closets are so large, guests have actually put cribs
in them. The company, which originated in
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Corporate Housing Systems, Inc.
Serving Ohio and Indiana
419-874-9592 • 1-888-433-0198
www.ch-systems.com
Columbus, now serves all of Ohio and Indiana.
In addition to the business traveler, satisfied
customers include those who are buying or
building homes, those who are displaced due to
fire or flood, seasonal travelers who wish to
spend time with family and friends (but still get
away to their own place) and those who just want
something more than a typical hotel room for
Holiday visits.
Rates are comparable to a mid-price hotel
stay and include furniture, housewares, utilities,
cable, phone and internet. The apartment homes
are equipped with all major appliances. There is
even a full-size washer and dryer right in every
apartment. Guests often comment on the ease in
making a reservation and how much they have
enjoyed their stay with Corporate Housing Systems.
In addition to offering sales, construction and servicing for pools, spas and saunas,
Mossing Spas & More carries patio furniture and a complete line of swimming pool and
hot tub chemicals and accessories.
FrontPath Health Coalition
12875 Eckel Junction Road, Suite B • 419-891-5206
www.frontpathcoalition.com
FrontPath Health Coalition is a membermanaged,
not-for-profit business organization
that works to improve the quality and control
the costs of healthcare in the greater Toledo region.
With a robust network of healthcare
providers that includes more than 75 hospitals,
over 8,000 physicians and a full complement of
ancillary providers, FrontPath covers the
healthcare needs of members in northwest
Ohio, southeastern Michigan and northeastern
Indiana.
FrontPath was established in 1988 by eight
Toledo-based Fortune 500 companies as the
Western Lake Erie Employers Coalition. Its
mission is to increase competition in the health
care market to make sure that communities become
more attractive and affordable places to
do business; negotiate directly with health care
providers to eliminate the middleman costs, and
work in collaboration with health care providers
to improve health care quality for the entire
community at an affordable price.
According to Susan Szymanski, President
and CEO, FrontPath exists to serve its members’
interests. The members, which include
private corporations, public entities and labor
organizations, are in full control of the benefits
offered in the workplace.
FrontPath contracts directly with hospitals
and physicians and passes 100 percent of all
provider discounts to its members. This saves
money and makes more money available to
provide benefits to members.
The coalition offers health care plans with
superior access and choice, the best pricing possible,
comprehensive coverage and flexible
benefits. Three purchasing program products
are available to members: self-funded insurance,
fully insured and a pharmacy benefits
management program. These programs are offered
through partnerships that provide superior
customer service, competitive advantages and
significant cost reductions.
FrontPath members also have access to five
nationally recognized specialty hospitals: The
Mayo Clinic, The Cleveland Clinic, The University
of Michigan Medical Center, The Ohio
State Medical Center and The James Cancer
Center.
FrontPath’s corporate headquarters is located
at 12875 Eckel Junction Road, Suite B.
To learn more about FrontPath and how to become
a member, call 419-891-5206 or visit
www.frontpathcoalition.com.

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27511 Holiday Lane, Ste 105
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
419-873-3488
The Area’s Most Comprehensive
Rehab Facilities
We treat all physical problems
All Major Insurances Accepted
www.holidayparkphysicalrehab.com
3130 Central Park West, Ste C
Toledo, Ohio 43617
419-720-1290
We Specialize In Spinal Decompression
It is Unique
•We have pioneered in protocols for spine care
(spinal decompression) that cannot be found
anywhere else in the area.
•We focus on the cause of the problem, not just
the symptoms.
•We are in the business of reducing disc
herniations/protrusions and reducing spinal
stenosis.
It is Effective
•We achieve positive results in people who have
failed at other interventions, including traditional
physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments and
epidural injections.
It is Safe
•There were no negative responses to spinal
decompression in a recent study of over 300
people.
•It is a non-invasive alternative to epidural
injections or surgery.
•It utilizes 21st century technology.
•Without surgery it removes pressure from the
nerve that causes leg symptoms.
•Most patients achieve long-lasting results that
reduce the need for follow-up treatment. Pictured from left, owners Jon Hegemier, P.T.; Brad Good, P.T.A;
Ron Schmidt, P.T.
We have created a new category of spinal rehab that outdates traditional technologies and
minimizes the need for epidural injections, spinal surgery and other invasive techniques.
A quote from the inventor of the VAX-D machine: “Holiday Park Physical Rehab has more
experience in the use of spinal decompression than anyone else in the entire nation.”

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Cook Motor Sales was founded in
1978 by William Cook with locations on
Central Avenue and Holland Sylvania
Road. Later, the family-owned dealership
moved to Reynolds Road at Dorr Street
and recently opened its Perrysburg location,
tripling in size the past four years.
“As life long residents of Perrysburg,
our family has reached its goal of opening
a dealership in our hometown,” said
Bobbi Cook, who is co-owner with Clara
Marks. “We strive to treat everyone like
one of the family, get them into a great
car and gain a friend and customer for
life.”
Cook Motor Sales offers its customers
late model, pre-certified used cars all of
which have been hand selected and are
high quality vehicles.
The dealership specializes in vehicle
finance with rates as low as 5.75 percent
for qualified customers.
The Cook Motor Sales staff includes, from left, are Andrea Syroka, Gene Cook,
Bobbi Cook, Clara Marks, Sean Wade and Kelli Hufford.
Cook Motor Sales of Perrysburg
26420 Dixie Highway • 419-873-6147
www.cookmotorsales.com
“We pride ourselves on lender relationships,”
added Mrs. Cook. “And, we
also have ‘guaranteed credit approval’ for
anyone with a job.”
Cook Motors offers warranties on all
its vehicles and has a full service repair
and maintenance facility.
The staff at Cook Motors offers personal
service for every customer with no
high pressure sales.
“The fact that a great number of cus-
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tomers have arrived at our dealership
after having been at one or more of the
larger area dealerships feeling put off and
disappointed, they find the care and service
that they deserve at Cook Motors,”
said Mrs. Cook. “They are by far our best
customers and send us a great deal of
business.
Cook Motor Sales is open Monday
through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cook Motors offers its customers late model, pre-certified used cars all which
have been hand-selected.

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Perrysburg Alliance Church exists to glorify God; building,
equipping, and sending believers to win people to Christ.
Encore Bridal
909 North Main Street, Bowling Green • 419-35-BRIDE (419-352-7433)
www.encorebridalbg.com
Encore Bridal Consignment, owned and operated
by Lee Liebetreu/Welling, is the area’s
only exclusive bridal consignment shop.
The shop, which opened in April, features
more than 100 wedding gowns, veils and accessories
for the discriminating bride. “I offer
elegant and affordable gowns and accessories
for your wedding,” said Ms. Liebetreu/Welling.
Encore Bridal Consignment, in a charming
brick home in Bowling Green, offers brides-tobe
gowns and accessories at a fraction of what
local bridal stores charge. “Why pay full price
to wear a designer gown once?” the owner
asked.
“If you have never thought of shopping
consignment, give us a try. I think you will be
pleasantly surprised at the assortment we have
at a cost savings,” she said.
The shop owner knows that in today’s economic
climate, price is important. “Let’s face
it, these are tough times for everyone, but the
smart bride knows where to make savvy decisions.
Whether you’re spending $200 or
$2,000, by shopping at Encore Bridal, you will
be assured of finding only the finest gowns
worthy of an “encore” performance,” she
added.
The shop owner believes that planning for a
wedding and shopping for a gown is a very
special time and should be treated accordingly.
“I want to do everything in my power to make
Big Daddy Graphics, in the bright pink building at
121 Burlingwood Drive, is a fun, funky and creative
business specializing in customized printed apparel
and gifts.
this a stress free, pleasurable and memorable
experience for you,” she added.
“Avoid making the common statement I
hear from brides all the time, ‘I wish I had
known about you before I bought my dress and
veil,’” said Ms. Liebetreu/Welling
Encore Bridal Consignment has gowns in
stock and ready for purchase. “Our selection
includes, tiaras, comb veils, jewelry, crinoline,
and other accessories for your wedding day,”
she said
Because Encore Bridal is a small, serviceoriented
shop, Ms. Liebetreu/Welling is able to
provide patrons with personalized attention.
“The reason I request appointments with
clients is to assure that when you’re here, you
have my undivided attention. It’s what you deserve,”
she said.
As an ordained minister for the 20 years, the
shop owner also can perform nondenominational
wedding ceremonies and offers the service
at half price for any client who purchases a
dress from the shop.
Ms. Liebetreu/Welling encourages bridesto-be
to call for an appointment. She also will
be at the Wood County Fair on August 4 to answer
questions. “Look for my booth at the
fair,” she said.
For more information or to make an appointment,
call 419-35-BRIDE, 810-444-4049
or visit www.encorebridalbg.com.
Perrysburg Alliance Church
10401 Avenue Road • 419-874-19610
www.perrysburgalliance.org
Perrysburg Alliance Church began as an extension
ministry of Toledo Westgate Chapel, of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance. On September
15, 1976, seventy-four persons became charter
members of the Perrysburg Alliance Church. In
March of 1977, Rev. John E. Bock was called to become
senior pastor. After meeting at Pine Street
School, now Frank Elementary, and then in the
church building on Mulberry Street, steps were
taken to purchase adequate property for future
building. Land was purchased at our current address
on Avenue Road and construction was completed
in May of 1979.
With continued growth and to meet the needs of
an ever-expanding congregation, a spacious multipurpose
building was built and dedicated, further
additions were built and the church began two Sunday
morning worship services.
Rev. John Bock served at Perrysburg Alliance
Church faithfully for 24 years as the Senior Pastor.
Rev. Thomas George was installed as the Senior
Pastor of Perrysburg Alliance Church in April of
2002. Rev. Paul Irminger serves as the Youth/Asso-
Big Daddy Graphics, LLC, is a full-service graphic design and
screen-printing shop offering a wide variety of customized apparel
and gifts. Located in the bright pink building at 121
Burlingwood Drive (the alley connecting Front and West Second
streets between Louisiana Avenue and Walnut Street), Big Daddy
is a fun, funky and creative business.
Owned and operated by Perrysburg residents Rex and Mindy
Russell, Big Daddy Graphics’ portfolio includes team uniforms,
school spirit wear, business wear, T-shirts, sweats, polos, hats,
bags, yard signs, plaques, trophies, coasters, mouse pads, ceramic
tile squares, customized clocks, wall murals and more.
Big Daddy also recently added more than 80,000 promotional
products including pens, keychains, balloons and noisemakers to
its offerings.
“This gives me an opportunity to give our clients such a wider
spectrum of products,” Mr. Russell said of his new promotional
products line.
Mr. Russell is a self-described “graphic design geek” who designs
and prepares artwork for Big Daddy’s clients. Mrs. Russell
oversees the sales, printing and production phases of the business.
Both are veterans of law enforcement careers, and started
Big Daddy Graphics as a home-based business ten years ago.
As the business picked up over the years, it outgrew their
home, and when Mr. Russell retired, they moved into their current
location. The store’s physical environment reflects the couple’s
love of Florida, with the outside painted like a Key West
cottage and the inside sporting Everglade green, sunrise yellow
and orange, sunset red, and Caribbean blue.
Mr. Russell said the business’ bright colors have drawn a lot
ciate Pastor. Ms. Abby Baldwin serves as our Children’s
Ministry Director and Mr. Dave Thompson
serves as Missions and Visitation Coordinator.
Almighty God has truly blessed our church and
its ministries. We are blessed with loving and caring
people who take God’s word seriously and live according
to its teachings, allowing the Holy Spirit to
transform our lives in the image of Christ. Perrysburg
Alliance Church exists to glorify God; building,
equipping, and sending believers to win people
to Christ.
The church holds services on Sundays at 8:15
a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:30
a.m. PACKLand (Perrysburg Alliance Church Kids
Land) services are also held during the 10:45 a.m.
service.
Communion is served on the first Sunday of
each month and is known as Family Sunday. On
Family Sunday, there is no PACKLand for ages 4
and up during the second service. Those in this age
group are invited to join the regular service. A
staffed nursery is provided for all services for ages
birth through 2 years.
Lee Liebetreu/Welling, owner of Encore Bridal Consignment, offers a selection of
more than 100 gowns and accessories for discriminating brides-to-be.
Big Daddy Graphics, LLC
121 Burlingwood Drive • 419-872-0338
www.bigdaddy-graphics.com
of attention, causing people to stop by just to see what it’s all
about.
“Pretty soon, people started knowing us as the pink place in
the alley,” he said, noting that business has been booming ever
since they opened.
He attributes Big Daddy’s success to their unique approach to
customer service.
“We pride ourselves in our dedication to meeting our customers’
needs in a personal, friendly fashion, and making the customer
an integral part of the process,” Mr. Russell said.
Customers are invited into the design studio, where they can
sit with the graphic designer and participate in the creative
process, viewing and choosing different colors, fonts and artwork
and making the resulting product more personal to them.
“We have fun during this process and our customers do as
well,” he said. “They’re much happier when they walk out the
door, and I am, too.”
Because he is always striving to help his customers, Mr. Russell
also has formed partnerships with other local businesses to
which he can refer projects that Big Daddy does not have the
equipment to produce.
Mr. Russell said that after more than three decades dealing
with criminals in his law enforcement career, he loves having the
opportunity to meet and work with good, friendly people through
Big Daddy Graphics, and looks forward to many more years of
providing quality graphic design and screen printing services to
Perrysburg residents.
“Our friends are our customers and our customers are our
friends,” he said.

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Dynalite Corporation
26040 Glenwood Road • 419-873-1706
Dynalite Corporation is an employeeowned
wholesale, retail, and individual distributor
of batteries.
The shop, located in the Haas Business
Center at the corner of Glenwood Road and
Fremont Pike, carries batteries for almost
every need: cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawnmowers,
wheelchairs, floor scrubbers, security
alarm systems, boats, RVs, golf carts,
watches, cell phones, cameras, hearing aids,
and more.
If you need something they do not have in
stock, Dynalite can order it for you. The shop
also carries flashlights and flashlight batteries,
plus many accessories such as cable and
cable ends.
As consumers become more environmentally
conscious, Dynalite makes it easy for
them to dispose of batteries in a safe, “green”
way. The shop recycles smaller batteries free
of charge, and buys scrap batteries. They can
also rebuild drill packs and other small packs.
Dynalite Corporation was founded in
1969 and has been at its current location, convenient
for residents of Perrysburg and the
surrounding area, for six years.
The company includes Dennis Emch,
president; Jackie Limmer, secretary and
treasurer; Curt Billingsley, vice president;
and Steve Winter, Tim Sybert and Gary
Brown.
In addition to its Perrysburg location, Da-
Dynalite has another shop to serve northwest
Ohio residents at 6841 Angola Road in Holland,
and a location in Columbus, Ohio.
David Reardon is the manager of the Angola
Road shop, and Kenny Reardon and Mark
Billingsley operate the Columbus location.
For all of your battery needs, call or visit
Dynalite Corporation.
The staff at Weaver Animal Hospital, from left: Jodi Wilson, Nancy Rogers,
Dr. Knepper, Missie Jarrett, Stacey Thom.
Weaver Animal Hospital, owned by Dr. Donald
R. Knepper, and operated with a loyal, skilled, dependable
and caring staff, maintains a seven day
schedule that gives excellent service to people and
their pets in Perrysburg and the surrounding area.
Dr. Knepper also has offices located in East Toledo
and West Toledo.
Weaver Animal Hospital provides thorough and
cost-effective treatments for pets. Both canine and
feline specialists are available to the practice for referral
when necessary. Being concerned about
zoonotic diseases, which can be transferred to humans,
the staff ensures that all pets are free of intestinal
parasites.
Dr. Knepper’s office has a comprehensive vaccination
program, offering protection against diseases
pets can get and transfer to owners. Animals are
made parasite-free before receiving quality vaccinations.
At Weaver Animal Hospital, pets also receive
thorough examinations to check for hidden diseases
or problems. If an animal is seven years of age or
older, it needs to be monitored for abnormalities by
internal medical testing. The hospital has installed a
complete computer lab that provides immediate test
results for serious internal medical problems. Pet
owners also are advised on diet and care of older an-
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
Employee-owned Dynalite Corporation sells batteries for almost every need,
buys scrap batteries, and also provides battery recycling.
Colorful Living
26693 Eckel Road, Suite 6B • 419-873-7666
After 17 years operating a Decorating Den
franchise in Perrysburg, Luella Smith has decided
to take her business in a new direction
with Colorful Living. And although the name
is new, clients will find the same great interior
design and furnishings service for which
Luella has come to be known.
Colorful Living offers anything and everything
clients could need or want for their
homes, from space planning and custom window
treatments or bedding to wall and floor
coverings, lighting accessories, upholstered
furniture and case goods.
“Decorating your home should be a fun
experience,” Luella says. “I want to create design
ideas that are creative and practical, and
I try to make the process stress-free for my
clients. At the end of the job, I want every
client to say, ‘I love this room!’”
A high level of customer service is key to
Colorful Living. Recognizing that every job
and every client is unique, Luella provides individualized
service and attention to detail.
She starts every job with a master plan to help
clients create a vision for their home. The
Weaver Animal Hospital
399 West Boundary Street • 419-874-3148
master plan often incorporates existing furnishings
or family heirlooms to ensure that it
reflects the client’s personality.
“I will work with their things, on their
timetable, and within their budget,” Luella
adds.
The name Colorful Living reflects Luella’s
belief that the use of color is one of the most
powerful and effective ways to transform a
space.
“I love color,” the owner says. “I try to encourage
my clients to step outside their comfort
zones and use color. Even a splash of
accent color can really transform a room.”
A Perrysburg resident for 30 years, Luella
is always willing to give back to the community
by donating to charity auctions and community
projects and sponsoring workshops or
giving presentations to community organizations.
“I love owning a business in the town I call
home,” she said.
For more information, or to have Luella
design a room that will make you smile, call
419-873-7666.
imals. Frequently, Dr. Knepper will change an animal’s
diet to compensate for any problems found.
Summer is the time when most pets require extra
bathing. Evelyn Truna, a professional groomer, has
her own business in Weaver Animal Hospital. Call
her business at 419-874-3140 for your pet’s bathing
and grooming needs.
As the allergy season approaches, signs of skin
irritation or excessive scratching indicate a pet’s
need to be seen immediately. Dr. Knepper’s flea
control program controls invasive insects on the animal
as well as in the environment. Allergies to
pollen, grass, or weeds can be controlled through
medication.
The staff at Weaver Animal Hospital makes every
effort to treat pets on an outpatient basis. However,
extended hospital care is offered when the need
arises. “We work many hours because we want to be
available seven days a week so your pet can be
treated the day it becomes ill,” said Dr. Knepper.
Reasonable boarding also is offered to clients.
The staff enjoys caring for pets and spoiling them
with kindness.
For client convenience, Dr. Knepper’s office offers
morning and evening hours on weekdays, along
with Saturday morning and Sunday evening appointments.

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The staff at Brown & Brown of Ohio, Inc., includes, front row, from left: Ben Goff, Mike
Ross, Don Ammiller. Back row, from left: Angie Morgart, Deanna Capucini, Samantha
Keen, Pam St. John, Dan McIntyre, Audrey Schnabel, Amy Dunn, Sharon Black, Amy
Duden, Lynda Wilbert, Ed Dulgar, Angela Bush.
Quality Family Eyecare, Inc.
1245 Schreier Road, Rossford • 419-666-0700
Progress is evident in the office of Quality Family
Eyecare Inc.
In October, Dr. Angela Jackson will be celebrating
10 years of patient care in Rossford. Her office has
been serving patients from all over northwest Ohio
and southern Michigan.
As the practice has grown, so has the need for a
new building. Ground-breaking took place in April,
and the new facility will open in September.
Located on Lime City Road, across from All Saints
Catholic Church, the building will provide more room
for patient care, an expanded dispensary with over
500 frames and increased parking.
Dr. Jackson of Rossford is a Cardinal Stritch High
School graduate.
She is active in the community, especially the
Rossford Business Association, and serves on the
Owens Community College alumni board.
Dr. Jackson frequently volunteers for the Ohio Optometric
Association, giving “Real Eyes” presentations
throughout the Rossford and Lake school
districts.
Adventures in Education students perform in “The Little Red Hen.”
Dr. Jackson is pleased to announce the addition of
a new associate. Dr. Tracy Needham joined Quality
Family Eyecare in May and is available for patient
care on Mondays.
Dr. Needham is a 2002 graduate of the Ohio State
University College of Optometry and provides primary
eye care for the entire family.
This year, the office also saw the retirement of
long-time employee Diane Blair. She has worked for
more than 30 years for the three doctors at the
Schreier Road location and retired at the end of June.
“Diane has been the binding force in the office,
helping with the transitions between the doctors and
our patients,” Dr. Jackson explained. “The doctors and
staff wish her well in this new segment of progress in
her life.”
A Web site can be accessed at quality
familyeyecare.net to allow patients the chance to
make appointments and place orders over the Internet.
New patients are always welcome at Quality
Family Eyecare by calling 419-666-0700.
Brown & Brown of Ohio, Inc.
360 Three Meadows Drive• 419-874-1974
Brown & Brown Insurance has enjoyed
the peaceful setting of suburban Perrysburg
since 1986. Located just off I-75 on
Three Meadows Blvd., Brown & Brown is
one of the top ten insurance brokers in the
United States but still maintains its attention
to detail for each and every customer
large and small. From the Fortune 500
business to the neighbor down the street,
Brown & Brown is looking out for the best
interests of their client. Products offered
include Property & Casualty, Employee
Benefits, and Personal Lines. We also offer
a unique program for Owner Operators
leased to trucking firms that include drivers
from all over the country. We specialize
in offering the competitive pricing
customers expect and unbeatable quick
service turnaround. All customer service
representatives have their appropriate insurance
license, several hold multiple insurance
designations and all employees
continue their education on a yearly basis.
The personal lines department offers
customers the products they need to protect
their personal assets – homeowners,
automobile, personal articles floater, umbrella
and boat insurance. The commercial
lines department works directly with all
types of businesses to specifically design
insurance programs that work best for
them. Marketing efforts are endless and
Brown & Brown has the boundless ability
to deal with most insurance carriers to
meet their client’s needs. Great Lakes Risk
Management, a division of Brown &
Brown, provides group health, life, disability
and other employee benefits insurance
products. Their expertise in the health
care industry is invaluable to their clients
and potential prospects during the changing
times in their industry.
Under the leadership of Mike Ross, the
office consists of employees that have an
average of over 15 years experience in the
insurance industry. Call Brown & Brown
and find out why they are “an American
Meritocracy.”
Construction is well under way on the new office building for Quality
Family Eyecare to be located on Lime City Road, across from All Saints
Catholic Church.
Dr. Jackson hopes to move from her Schreier Road office into the new
3,000-square-foot building in September. She will be joined by new associate
Dr. Tracey Needham, who also is an optometrist.
Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were builder Mike White, owner
of Buckeye Real Estate Group; Dr. Jackson, her husband, Tom, and their
three children Harry, Sophia and Daniela; Jeff Kaminski, project manager
for Buckeye; and Rossford Mayor Bill Verbosky.
Adventures in Education
www.adventures-in-education.net • 419-861-4618
ADVENTURES IN EDUCATION has
been providing summer fun in the Holland
area since 1997. Director Elaine Sneider
brings a wealth of music, theatre, performing
and science fun with over 39 years of experience
directing and instructing groups of children.
The camps and workshops offered give
children a chance to gain confidence while
they have fun learning. Children 4-8 years of
age can explore science with Dinosaurs,
Plants, The Human Body, Food Chain and
Kitchen Chemistry in THE MAGIC
SCHOOL BUS RIDES AGAIN July 26-30.
Girls 7-12 years of age will enjoy experiencing
life as Elizabeth, Kirsten, Josephina,
Samantha and Rebecca “lived” with AMER-
ICAN GIRL ADVENTURES also July 26-30.
Elaine offers piano lessons, voice lessons,
The Doo Wop Girls weekly class, Broadway
Stars of Tomorrow weekly class, children’s
theatre classes and will be offering a special
theatre class for middle schoolers this coming
fall. Elaine also teaches Musical Jamboree at
The 577 Foundation.
For descriptions, dates and times go to adventures-in-education.net,
419-861-4618 or
email Elaine at pianoadventures@bex.net.

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Cold Stone Creamery co-owner Pat McGrady and cake decorator Meredith
Melecosky display some of the delicious treats, including ice cream
cakes, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream pies.
A newly-formed law firm in Rossford has been established
in one of the city’s oldest buildings. The Heban,
Sommer & Murphree law firm has located its offices in
the historic 1917 Rossford Savings Bank at 200 Dixie
Highway.
The firm’s three partners are Kevin Heban, Gary Sommer
and Kent Murphree. They are joined by attorneys
Melissa Purpura, John Lewandowski and Gerald
Galernik, and legal assistants Sandra Wagener and Sally
Pietrasz.
Mr. Heban said he considered expanding his previous
firm when partner Gerry Galernik decided to move into
semi-retirement. He and Mr. Murphree, also a Rossford
resident, coach a travel baseball team together and discussed
the idea of forming a new firm.
Mr. Murphree, who was in private practice with Mr.
Sommer at another firm for the past 10 years, encouraged
him to join the two in launching the new firm.
“We found that we complement each other’s experiences
and practice areas,” Mr. Heban said.
While he concentrates on estate work, real estate, litigation,
bankruptcies and municipal law, his two new partners
focus on business, labor, corporate law and
negotiations.
“The practices just seemed to mesh together so we
could be a full-service firm,” Mr. Murphree said.
The firm provides law director and prosecutor services
to the City of Rossford, along with the villages of Waterville
and Whitehouse and soon Bloomdale, Mr. Heban
said.
In addition, Mr. Murphree and Mr. Sommer have substantial
practices with corporate and national clients across
Above: Dermatology
Associates is located at
12780 Roachton Road in
the Roachton Road
Professional Center.
Right: Ada Aesthetics,
the aesthetic division of
Dermatology Associates.
Heban, Sommer and Murphree LLC
200 Dixie Highway, Rossford • 419-662-3100
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
Cold Stone Creamery
27151-D Crossroads Parkway, Rossford • 419-873-9993
Cold Stone Creamery strives to deliver “the ultimate
ice cream experience” with a combination of high quality
ice cream, a fun variety of mix-in toppings and a personalized
store experience.
Owner/operators Patrick McGrady and Jeff Foster
opened the ice cream store in October 2007 at the corner
of Crossroads Parkway and U.S. Route 20.
Cold Stone is known for its 20 specialty ice cream
creations such as Chocolate Devotion, Cookie Doughn’t
You Want Some, Oreo Overload, Cookie Mintster
and The Pie Who Loved Me.
All ice cream is made fresh daily and starts with their
sweet cream base. It is served in a dish or freshly-made
waffle bowl.
Customers also can select any combination of ingredients
to make their own creations. With numerous items
to mix in, Cold Stone claims there are 11.5 million combinations
to try.
“Ice cream is an indulgent product. And we understand
that customers are treating themselves,” said Mr.
McGrady, adding that cake batter and coffee are among
his favorite flavors.
Customers can watch as the crew members prepare
their ice cream dishes on a marble slab, refrigerated to 16
degrees.
This summer, Cold Stone is featuring “Gold Cone
the country.
Mr. Sommer, a Sylvania resident, said he was encouraged
to be part of a firm committed to local interests and
helping Rossford residents.
“We have a practice with a small-town atmosphere
doing work all over the country,” he explained.
Mr. Heban is a graduate of the University of Toledo
and UT law school. He has practiced law since 1985.
Mr. Murphree also is a UT and UT law school graduate.
He was a member of the UT men’s basketball team
and currently serves as an assistant varsity basketball
coach at Rossford High School.
Mr. Sommer is a Miami University graduate and graduated
from the UT law school. He also serves on the board
of zoning appeals in Sylvania.
Mr. Sommer oversaw renovation and design of the
firm’s building, which is located next to the Edward Ford
Memorial.
“We wanted to be faithful to what it would have looked
like in that day–we tried to stay time period appropriate,”
he explained.
The architecture, colors and furniture in the “tremendously
attractive building” are reminiscent of the 1930s
and 1940s. Interior woodwork, transom windows and slate
floors in the offices on the first and second floors contribute
to the professional atmosphere.
The attorneys said they are pleased with their offices–and
with the opportunity to locate their practice in
Rossford.
“We hope to continue to offer outstanding legal representation
to clients and to be a good business partner in
the community,” Mr. Heban said.
Flavors,” as refreshing fruit flavors of the month: key
lime, harvest peach and blueberry. Ice cream pies also
are available in the three special flavors through August.
Along with ice cream creations, Cold Stone offers
shakes, sundaes, smoothie drinks, ice cream cookie sandwiches
and ice cream cupcakes.
Ice cream cakes also are a favorite of many Cold
Stone customers, and there are 10 Signature cakes including
Peanut Butter Playground, Strawberry Passion,
Coffeehouse Crunch, and Cookies and Creamery.
“Cakes are available in the freezer and crew members
will be glad to add a name and birthday greeting to
the top before you take it home,” Mr. McGrady explained.
Cold Stone is a frequent contributor and participant in
numerous school and non-profit fund-raisers in Perrysburg
and Rossford.
Mr. McGrady, who is a member of the Rossford Business
Association, said he also caters ice cream social
events at area businesses providing a reward for employees
or as part of a company picnic. For more information
on this service, contact him at 419-873-9993.
The store offers an outdoor patio for summer seating,
in addition to the numerous tables indoors.
Hours are Sunday through Thursday from noon to 10
p.m., and Friday and Saturday from noon to 11 p.m.
Law firm partners, from left: Kevin Heban, Gary Sommer and Kent
Murphree, stand in front of the safe that remains in their building, which
formerly housed the Rossford Savings Bank and patent offices of L-O-F.
Dermatology Associates and Ada Aesthetics
12780 Roachton Road • Roachton Road Professional Center
Dermatology Associates 419-872-0777 • Ada Aesthetics 419-873-6961
Dermatology Associates, Inc. has been providing
full-service, expert, quality medical care
for conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails
in Perrysburg for more than 17 years. The practice
is located in the Roachton Road Professional
Center at 12780 Roachton Road.
Dr. Christy Lorton founded the practice at the
River Road Medical Center in 1991, and Dr.
Beth Zavell joined her in 1994. They moved to
Perry Town Square in 1996 and moved to their
current location in the Roachton Road Professional
Center in 2008. Shannon Hammond,
Sherri Whitcomb and Joanna Ansted, licensed
physician assistants, joined the practice in 2001,
2003 and 2009, respectively. Dr. Deborah Thaler,
a physician with eight years of experience in dermatology,
will be joining the group in September
2010.
The current location houses Ada Aesthetics,
the aesthetic division of Dermatology Associates.
Kim Ando and Jami Baker are licensed aestheticians
experienced in cosmetic
dermatological procedures including microdermabrasion,
chemical peels, microcurrent facial
toning, facials, waxing and makeup application.
Licensed nail technicians, Melissa Lojewski
and Erin O’Donnell-Wolfram, offer traditional
and anti-aging manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements
to clients while they relax in a
deluxe massaging chair. Nancy Sloan and Kimberly
Schwake, licensed massage therapists,
have many years of experience offering holistic
and therapeutic massage treatments. Ada also
offers a boutique area which carries a wide variety
of skin care products, make-up, sun-blocking
hats, beauty accessories and gift items. Several
of the skin care lines available at Ada are medically
based products that are unique to a store
that is associated with a physician’s office. Kim
Ando explains that “practicing within a dermatologist’s
office gives us access to resources not
available at a typical salon, along with being able
to work closely with the doctors.”
Dr. Lorton and Dr. Zavell are highly experienced
dermatologists, specializing in performing
total skin exams to detect and prevent skin cancer.
They treat skin cancer, pre-cancer, psoriasis,
dermatitis, acne, rosacea and warts. They perform
dermatologic surgery to remove nevi
(moles), skin cancer and cysts. The doctors also
offer cosmetic services including Botox, Juvederm,
Restylane and Perlane injections and removal
of skin tags and seborrheic keratoses (age
spots). Physician assistants, Shannon Hammond,
Sherri Whitcomb and Joanna Ansted, work side
by side with the doctors at Dermatology Associates.
They are experienced in providing dermatology
medical services.
Appointments can be made with any of the
providers at Dermatology Associates by calling
419-872-0777, and Ada Aesthetics at 419-873-
6961.

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Since 1965, Penta Career Center has
provided career-technical training programs
for high school students in its
member school communities. For 43
years Penta was located on Oregon
Road (next to Owens Community College).
On September 2, 2008 a new era
began for Penta when it opened a new,
522,000 square-foot school in Perrysburg
Township. The school is expanded
not only in size but, more
importantly, in terms of curriculum and
scope of services. It provides innovative
career-technical programs, expanded
academic courses, and
enhancements to traditional programs.
Some highlights of the new Penta in-
Penta Career Center
9301 Buck Road • 419-666-1120
www.pentacareercenter.org
clude: professionally-designed careertechnical
labs, science labs, and academic
classrooms; a 600-seat
auditorium; state-of-the-art infrastructure
for technology; an expanded media
center; and conferencing facilities.
Penta offers a focused, career-oriented
education for students who wish
to achieve success in a chosen career,
in college, in the military, or wherever
their paths may lead. In addition, students
learn what is expected in the
world of work. Penta students benefit
from hands-on training in programs
grouped under 14 career fields. This
concept aligns with national efforts to
improve the delivery of career-techni-
Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts
422 Louisiana Avenue • 419-872-4500
www.blueskiesquilting.com
Blues Skies Quilting & Gifts is a nonprofit
organization out to change the world. It
is a relaxing place for volunteers to make
comfort quilts for tornado victims/families,
orphans, wounded veterans/families and anyone
suffering exceptional emotional and/or
physical loss.
The goal to “Quilt the World with Love
and Comfort” provides an outlet for people in
the community to draw together and tangibly
express love to the wounded locally as well as
abroad.
“If you can drive a car, you can run a
sewing machine. And if you can run a sewing
machine, you can change the world,” said
Theresa Howard, founder of Blue Skies Quilting.
Mrs. Howard began hosting quilt classes
in her home almost two years ago and has developed
new friendships and a worthwhile
Penta Career Center is located at 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg Township.
“addiction.”
“For anyone else who doesn’t know a tennis
ball from a golf ball, or care about any
kind of ball, come join us and leave a note,
‘gone quilting,’” she said.
Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts is dependent
upon the sales of quality fabrics and notions,
as well as donations to cover expenses.
Bernina Sewing Machines are available for
personal use (with or without instruction) at
the shop when volunteers are not using the
machines.
Classes will begin in August for the beginner
as well as the seasoned quilter.
Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening class times
vary.
Visit www.bluseskiesquilting.com for
schedules and additional information.
Opening July 29.
cal education and academic study to
adapt to the workforce needs of the
global economy. Penta currently offers
31 career-technical programs for high
school students.
Students attend Penta as an extension
of their local high school. Penta
serves 16 area school districts including:
Anthony Wayne, Bowling Green,
Eastwood, Elmwood, Genoa, Lake,
Maumee, North Baltimore, Northwood,
Benton-Carroll-Salem, Otsego, Perrysburg,
Rossford, Springfield, Swanton,
and Woodmore.
Adults interested in programs at
Penta can take advantage of job training
and part-time special interest
courses through Penta’s Adult and Continuing
Education division. Programs
are offered in areas such as: transportation,
medical/health, business and
computer technology, trade/industrial,
and apprenticeships. Penta also offers
business consulting services to assist
companies with training needs.
For more information, prospective
high school students and parents can
contact Penta’s Student Services and
Admissions Office at 419-661-6480.
Adults interested in training programs
can contact Penta’s Adult and Continuing
Education division at 419-661-
6555. Information is also available at
www.pentacareercenter.org
Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts’ motto is “Quilt the World with
Love and Comfort.”

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Owners Billie and Jim Griner are very proud to provide outstanding plumbing and
heating service to Perrysburg and surrounding communities.
Glass City Boardwalk
27820 East Broadway, Walbridge • 419-838-7000
www.glasscityboardwalk.com
Glass City Boardwalk opened its doors in
1993. As you enter the lobby you see that no expense
was spared, from the elegant flooring to the
stylishly appointed seating areas. This entry way
leads you to comfortable offices where our knowledgeable
Banquet Coordinators will assist you in
ensuring that your special event is both memorable
and unique. With yours as our only affair,
the entire staff is dedicated to attending to your
every need. Hosting your affair at Glass City
Boardwalk with superb cuisine and unparalleled
service will create memories you will cherish forever.
Magnificent lighting can illuminate the entire
room. Easy to operate and flexible controls allow
us to change the lighting for whatever the setting.
You can place and delicately light the room for a
memorable dinner and then quickly change the
lighting for a more energetic setting that encour-
Owner Al Green, left, and Broker Mark Remeis, right, are pictured above in front of A.A.
Green Realty’s location off North Dixie Highway.
Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and Air
Conditioning LLC, established in 1991, employ
a staff with more than 30 years of experience.
Further response to customer demand
led to the addition of the heating and air conditioning
(HVAC) division in 1999.
Owners Billie and Jim Griner are very
proud to provide outstanding plumbing and
heating service to Perrysburg and surrounding
communities.
“Since the beginning, customer service
has been priority one,” Mr. Griner said. “We
respond to customer needs 24 hours a day,
seven days a week by maintaining a live person,
not a computer, to answer the phone and
schedule your appointment.”
The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. Emergency
services on the weekends, holidays and
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010
Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and
Air Conditioning LLC
1620 Waters Edge Drive • 419-874-7163
www.perrysburgplumbing.com
evenings are available.
Services include furnaces, air conditioners,
radiant floor heating, boilers, duct work,
water heaters, kitchen and bathroom faucets,
toilets, sinks, garbage disposals, bathroom remodeling,
drain cleaning, well pumps, preventative
maintenance programs and much
more. Please visit our Web site at
www.perrysburgplumbing.com for a complete
list of services.
New services are sewer cleaning and
video for locating sewer problems, trenchless
sewer replacement and sewer, flusher,
jetter, water, rodder truck.
All HVAC technicians are NATE (National
Association of Technical Excellence)
certified.
For more information, call 419-874-7163
or visit our Web site.
ages dancing and social interaction. Let us pamper
you in one of the most spacious dance floors anyplace
has to offer.
We offer, for your convenience, blend the eloquent
splendor and the commitment of a caring
and dedicated staff. The culinary skills of awardwinning
chefs and you can understand why Glass
City Boardwalk has become the "Crown Jewel"
of Northwest Ohio event hosting.
Privately owned and operated, Glass City
Boardwalk is a magnificent place to host your
next corporate or social event. Glass City Boardwalk
can accommodate up to 500 guests for a sitdown
dinner or reception. Each event is
individually planned by one of our catering representatives
to ensure a customized menu and a
unique experience for each of our clients. Make
your event unforgettable and contact our catering
office at 419-838-7000. Hosting your affair at Glass City Boardwalk with superb cuisine and
unparalleled service will create memories you will cherish forever.
A.A. Green Realty, Inc.
26580 North Dixie Highway • 419-931-7355
www.aagreen.com
A.A. Green, with two locations in Perrysburg
and Bowling Green, is a full-service real
estate company serving clients throughout
northwest Ohio in residential and commercial
transactions.
The company is independently owned and
operated by Al Green. Mr. Green opened a
Century 21 office in Bowling Green in 1976.
The office then joined Cavalear in 1996 for
five years.
In 2001, the office became independent
and was named A.A. Green Realty. In summer
2005, a second location in Perrysburg
was opened.
A.A. Green currently is the highest-selling
firm of single-family homes in Wood
County and one of the fastest-growing offices
in the area.
Between the two offices, there are more
than 30 realtors to serve clients.
Mark Remeis, Broker, explained that the
company is dedicated to customer loyalty, aggressive
marketing, professionalism and integrity.
“We want our clients to have a positive
experience,” he explained. “We strive to
maintain personal and professional service to
each client, while our company continues to
grow. We put our clients’ needs first and
enjoy having them become clients and friends
for life.”
The company philosophy is to serve
clients to the fullest extent with unmatched
quality, professionalism and integrity while
maintaining a fun, family-like atmosphere,
Mr. Remeis said.
A.A. Green has received the President’s
Sales Club Award, Realtor of the Year awards
and Hall of Fame awards from the Wood
County Board of Realtors.
The company sponsors more than 50 organizations,
charities and events, including
those of the Perrysburg Schools, Perrysburg
Area Chamber of Commerce, Wood County
Relay for Life, American Heart Association,
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, United Way, Toledo
Museum of Art and Boy Scouts of America.
Future plans for the company are to grow
and develop business in Perrysburg and the
surrounding areas, and to open a new commercial
division.
For more information, call 419-931-7355
or send an e-mail to info@aagreen.com. Visit
the company Web site at www.aagreen.com.

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Perrysburg Area Arts Council
134 W. South Boundary St. Suite T
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
(419)873-2787
The Perrysburg Area Arts Council is the official arts
organization of the city of Perrysburg & Perrysburg
Township. The PAAC was founded in 1989 on the belief
that the arts are at the heart of a good community. The
PAAC offers a variety of events for people of all ages
throughout the year, including art exhibits, shows and
demonstrations, free concerts, festivals, youth summer
arts camps, and children!s ’ art activities at community
events.
The PAAC is funded by tax deductible donations from
individuals and businesses. Some of our sponsors
include: Taylor Automotive Group, Master Chemical,
Owens-Illinois, Key Bank, Farmer!s ’
& Merchants Bank,
and Commodore Way. The PAAC is also supported by
grants from the City of Perrysburg, Perrysburg Township,
and the Ohio Arts Council.
The PAAC invites everyone to become involved in the arts
as a sponsor, member, or volunteer. Becoming a part of
the PAAC offers a rewarding experience to all who are
involved. Join us is supporting the arts in Perrysburg!
For more information please contact the PAAC
Phone: (419) 873-2787
Email: perrysburgarts@bex.net
Website: http:www.perrysburgarts.org

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Perrysburg Business and Service Directory
This is the most up-to-date directory of businesses in this community. Some of these businesses are
new, and it will be to your advantage to keep this directory as a handy reference for the many services
available in this community. If you wish to be listed, please call 419-874-2528.
ASPHALT PAVING
Bowers Asphalt and Paving
6157 Walbridge Road . . . . . . . . . . . .419-666-0516
ATTORNEYS
Anspach Meeks Ellenberger, LLP
Marjan Neceski
John R. Wanick
300 Madison Avenue
Suite 1600, Toledo . . . . . . . . . . . .419-246-5757
Dombey & Hart
110 West Second Street . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3569
John P. Donahue
119 West Second Street . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4604
Handwork & Kerscher, LLP
1090 West South Boundary . . . . . . . .419-872-6600
Gerald M. Kobil
118 West South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-874-3322
Leatherman, Witzler, Noll, Howard & Skaff
353 Elm Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3536
Robison, Curphey & O’Connell
Paul Croy
204 Farnsworth, Waterville . . . . . .419-878-2931
Spore and Associates
111 West Second Street . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-6808
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Perrysburg Collision Service
135 West Third Street . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-8714
Taylor Hyundai Service
12681 Eckel Junction Road . . . . . . . .419-931-8000
Tom’s Tire
12645 Eckel Junction Road . . . . . . . .419-874-7936
AWARDS AND ENGRAVING
All Star Trophy
28543 White Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3878
BANKING and SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS
First Federal Bank
1077 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-8326
The State Bank and Trust
610 East South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-874-2090
BATTERIES and ACCESSORIES
Dynalite Corporation
26040 A Glenwood Road . . . . . . . . .419-873-1706
CHILD CARE and TUTORING
Children’s Discovery Center
11090 Avenue Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-8203
7033 Lighthouse Way . . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-4510
CHILDREN’S RESALE CLOTHING
Once Upon A Child
194 East South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-874-3606
CLEANERS
Bel-Aire Cleaners
117 East Indiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4259
26625 North Dixie Highway
RiverPlace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4205
CONCRETE
Stall’s Concrete Construction
332 East Third Street . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3963
CREDIT UNIONS
Maumee Valley Credit Union
1070 Commerce Drive . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-1201
DANCE SCHOOL
Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts
156 West South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-874-6773
FARM SUPPLIES
Luckey Farmers, Inc.
11330 Avenue Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3525
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Sharma Financial Services
26974 Eckel Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-536-8213
Skotynsky Financial Group, LLC
Securities offered through Raymond James
Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC
213 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . .419-873-1400
FLORIST
The Flower Shop of Perrysburg
101 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3159
Ken’s Flower Shop
Country Charm Shopping Center . . .419-874-1333
GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
Haas Garage Door Co.
26020 Glenwood Road . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4356
GOLF CART SALES/RENTAL/PARTS
Welch’s Golf Carts, Inc.
8272 Fremont Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4985
GROCERIES
Kazmaier’s
127 East Second Street . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4325
HARDWARE
Mills Pro Hardware and Supply
130 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4502
HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING
Perrysburg Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-7163
Schwabel Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-9900
HOME HEALTH CARE
A to Z Health Care, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-5227
955 Commerce Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .800-589-6577
Great Lakes Home Care
25660 Dixie Highway . . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-5343
HOME INTERIORS
Colorful Living Interiors
26693 Eckel Road, 6B . . . . . . . . . . . .419-873-7666
HOTELS
Holiday Inn French Quarter
10630 Fremont Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3111
INSURANCE
Allstate
Bill Rickman Agency
306 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . .419-873-0800
American Family Insurance
Nathan Young Agency
13003 Eckel Junction
Suite 3-W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-7966
Nationwide
Tom Wood
112 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . .419-874-5521
or 874-6327
Smithers Insurance Agency
229 Superior Street, Rossford . . . . . .419-666-5703
State Farm Insurance,
Barry Van Hoozen
130 West South Boundary . . . . . . .419-872-9444
JEWELERS
Broer Freeman
Ottawa Hills Shopping Center
4328 West Central Avenue . . . . . .419-536-5272
Howard Jewelers
126 West South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-874-4551
McGivern Company
112 West Second Street . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4473
LAWN MOWER SALES and SERVICE
Mini-Engine Repair
217 West Third Street . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3139
LOCKSMITHS
Locke’s Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3461
NEWSPAPERS
The Advisor
117 East Second Street . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4491
or 874-2528
Perrysburg Messenger Journal
117 East Second Street . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4491
or 874-2528
NURSING CENTERS
The Manor at Perrysburg
250 Manor Drive
(off Three Meadows Dr.) . . . . . . . .419-874-0306
Perrysburg Care and Rehabilitation Center
State Route 795
and Oregon Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-666-0935
NUTRITION
GNC
27072 Carronade Drive . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-6155
PALLET (WOOD)
Pallet World, Inc.
8292 Fremont Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-9333
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy Consultants of Perrysburg
27064 Oakmead Drive . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-6957
PLUMBING SERVICES
Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating
& Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-7163
PRINTERS
Welch Publishing Co.
117 East Second Street . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4491
or 874-2528
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Ackerman-Spain Counseling Services, LLC
134 West South Boundary
Suite MM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-873-0891
REAL ESTATE
A.A. Green Realty, Inc.
26580 North Dixie Highway . . . . . . .419-931-7355
DiSalle Real Estate Co.
201 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-2231
RE/MAX Masters
810 West South Boundary
Re/Max Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-1188
Stonegate Villas
9901 Bennett Ranch Blvd. . . . . . . . .419-873-9077
Sulphur Springs Realty
991 Commerce Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-8311
Welles Bowen Realtors
1677 Lance Pointe, Maumee . . . . . . .419-891-0888
RENTAL HALLS
Graystone Hall
29101 Hufford Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-5016
RESTAURANTS
Burger King “Home of the Whopper”
10796 Fremont Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-5111
Casa Barron
209 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-5361
Marco’s Pizza
629 West South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-874-1968
McDonald’s Restaurant
10163 Fremont Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-2538
26540 N. Dixie Highway . . . . . . . . .419-872-2210
The Wayward Inn
1213 Schreier Road, Rossford . . . . . .419-666-3288
RETIREMENT LIVING and
NURSING FACILITY
Kingston Residence of Perrysburg
333 East Boundary Street . . . . . . . . .419-872-6200
Perrysburg Commons Retirement Center
and Heartland of Perrysburg
Nursing/Rehab Facility
10542 Fremont Pike
Call for information . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-1931
SCRAPBOOKING
The Scrapbook Lady, Elaine Pantorno
thescrapbooklady@bex.net . . . . . . . .419-874-1829
SEWER SERVICE
Clean Thru Sewer Service
905 Bexton Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-9407
STORAGE UNITS
Perrysburg Self Storage
8272 Fremont Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-7738
TAX SERVICE
Preferred Tax Service
148 East South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-872-0600
TEEN RESALE CLOTHING
Plato’s Closet
Country Charm Shopping Center . . .419-873-8600
1510 Spring Meadows Drive,
Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-861-8336
TOOL RENTAL
Black Swamp Equipment
12418 Williams Road . . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-9944
Wellman Rental
26860 Eckel Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-7951
URGENT CARE
Great Lakes Urgent Care
25660 N. Dixie Highway . . . . . . . . .419-872-5343
VETERINARIANS
The South Suburban Animal Clinic
5100 Brockway Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-0920

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Perrysburg Township
26609 Lime City Road • 419-872-8861
www.perrysburgtownship.us
Covering more than 40 square miles and serving a population of more than 15,000, Perrysburg Township is one of the largest and most populated townships in
Wood County. The Board of Trustees takes great pride in the diverse township and the progress that has continued in the region this year.
Retail development remains strong with several businesses moving into the township, including Hobby Lobby, which moved into the BestBuy/Bed, Bath and Beyond
plaza last fall.
Industrially, the township benefits from businesses in the Ampoint and Cedar Park industrial complexes. The $90 million FedEx ground shipping facility is up and
running and First Solar is completing a major expansion of its plant.
The township’s agricultural base also remains strong, and township land is among the most fertile land in northwest Ohio. Residential development, while slow,
is beginning to pick up, with houses being constructed in several areas of the township.
But for the trustees, one of the greatest sources of pride over the past year has been the opening of the new fire station and renovated police building on Lime City
Road. The $5 million project is expected to address the needs of the community now and in the future. Growth in the region enabled the trustees to budget for the facility
at no additional cost to taxpayers.
A state-of-the-art facility, the 35,000-square-foot station features a main entry with a security door, visitor’s telephone in the lobby, a fire bay with 12 garage doors,
fill spots to replenish tankers with water, a hazardous materials room with washdown area, hose hookup, a three-story tall training tower, men’s and women’s locker
rooms and separate bedrooms, kitchen/laundry room, exercise facility, dayroom, administration offices, storage/records room and conference area.
The police building also underwent renovations including the addition of a garage in front of the police station, which serves as a secured prisoner intake area.
Both the police and fire departments continue to be busy responding to numerous calls and offering assistance to neighboring communities, especially recently
after recent storms devastated parts of northwest Ohio.
The township’s maintenance department is busy year-round with crack sealing roads, mowing, tree trimming, vehicle maintenance, performing drainage and ditch
bank repair, maintaining buildings and equipment, conducting storm basin and tile cleaning, and removing road kill.
This time of the year is particularly fast-paced for the Recreation Department as baseball season is in full swing. The department maintains ball fields and park facilities
and also is in charge of the monthly food giveaway and recycling programs, which continue to thrive.
Another significant project undertaken by the township over the past year has been the implementation of a Master Plan for zoning. Begun last year, the plan was
developed with the help of citizens who provided input on how they would like their township to be developed in the future. The ideas were incorporated into a draft
created by Beckett & Raeder, and after a public hearing in June, the trustees adopted the master plan.
For more information or to view the plan visit the township Web site at www.perrysburgtownship.us. The trustees also extend an open invitation to the community
to visit the township facilities and see what resources the area has to offer.
Craig LaHote, board president
Gary Britten, trustee
Bob Mack, trustee