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PROGRESS–JULY 2015
Index of Businesses
All Saints Catholic Church and School.........................50
Asset Protection Corporation.......................................43
BCA Insurance.............................................................14
Beyond Business..........................................................38
Body and Sole Massage Therapy and
Reflexology Center..............................................26
Bollin Wealth Management..........................................53
Business and Service Directory....................................54
Cat Tales the Clinc for Cats..........................................53
Citizen Advisory Group, LLC........................................45
City of Perrysburg..........................................................2
City of Perrysburg Bicentennial....................................44
City of Perrysburg Department of Public Service..18, 19
Colorful Living–Interiors By Luella................................37
Corporate Housing Systems........................................34
Country Lane BBQ.......................................................38
Davinci Medical Direct Primary Care..............................9
Design Entertainment, LLC.........................................37
Downtown Perrysburg, Inc..........................................16
Drs. Zouhary and Fisher, DDS.....................................43
Dynalite Corporation.......................................................8
The Edge Dance Complex & Fliptastic Center.............56
Edward Jones–Lee and Loren Odegaard....................11
Edward Jones–Justin Knierim.....................................38
Encore Bridal................................................................40
Extra Virgin Food Services.............................................8
First Federal Bank........................................................12
Fitness By Your Side....................................................43
Fishin’ Edition Charters................................................51
Fort Meigs.....................................................................39
Fort Meigs Family Chiropractic.....................................58
Fraser, Clemens, Martin and Miller, LLC.....................40
FrontPath Health Coalition...........................................58
GenoaBank..................................................................25
Grace United Methodist Church..................................13
Great Lakes Medical Services.....................................30
Griffioen Insurance Agency..........................................26
Habitec Security...........................................................28
Inspirations Early Learning Center..............................11
Jim White Honda..........................................................32
Kazmaier’s Five Star Market.......................................40
Kingston of Perrysburg.................................................46
Knot & Rope Supply.......................................................6
The League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area..5
Law Office of Thomas Mackin......................................21
Law Offices of Heban, Sommer and Murphree, LLC...35
Law Offices of Leatherman and Witzler.........................4
Lutheran Church of the Master.......................................8
Matuszak & Koder, Ltd................................................37
McGivern Jewelers........................................................5
Miller/Younker Group, LLC Retirement Services.........50
Mitchell Dermatology...................................................21
Moe’s Place..................................................................11
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Northwestern Water and Sewer District.........................6
PBK Insurance Agency................................................31
Penta Career Center....................................................57
Performance Over Pain...............................................20
Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts..................7
Perrysburg Animal Care.............................................23
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce....................52
Perrysburg Area Democratic Club...............................47
Perrysburg Chiropractic...............................................47
Perrysburg Community Calendar................................56
Perrysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau...............52
Perrysburg Eye Center, Inc..........................................26
Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning...14
Perrysburg, Rossford & Wood County Resource
Guide...................................................................27
Perrysburg School District...........................................15
Perrysburg Schools Foundation....................................5
Perrysburg Tennis Center............................................35
Perrysburg Township...................................................59
Perrysburg Transit.......................................................33
Physical Therapy Consultants.....................................56
Pinnacle Eye Group.....................................................13
Pure Vision Center.......................................................21
Quality Family Eyecare................................................41
Rossford Chiropractic Center......................................25
Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau..................25
Rossford Community Recreation Center.....................53
Rossford United Methodist Church..............................34
Rudolph Libbe Group...................................................24
Salvatore Capelli Hair Spa & Beauty Lounge................9
Signature Harley Davidson..........................................50
Signs Now Perrysburg.................................................41
Skotynsky Financial Group, LLC.................................29
South Suburban Animal Hospital.................................36
Smith Bonds & Surety..................................................58
Smithers Insurance Agency.........................................22
Snow’s Wood Shop......................................................17
State Farm Insurance–Barry VanHoozen......................6
State Farm Insurance–Julie Spann Johnson...............41
St. Clare Commons.....................................................55
Steve’s Family Auto......................................................14
The Town Center at Levis Commons..........................60
Thrivent Financial.........................................................34
Way Public Library.......................................................42
Welch Publishing Co and the
Journal Newspapers.....................................48, 49
Witzler Shank Funeral Homes.....................................10
West Side Montessori at Perrysburg...........................22
Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental
Health Services Board..........................................5
Wood County Committee On Aging...............................4
Wood County Park District...........................................47
Wood Lane.....................................................................4
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Wood County Committee on Aging
305 N. Main Street, Bowling Green • 419-353-5661
www.wccoa.net
The Wood County Senior Center in Bowling Green.
It all started back in September of 1973 when
a group of concerned citizens held a meeting and
defined the need for a Senior Center in Wood
County. That meeting helped to develop an organization centered on helping older adults in
Wood County remain independent while improving the quality of their lives. Today, that organization is known as the Wood County Committee
on Aging (WCCOA).
In 1975,WCCOA was founded and the first
Senior Center opened on the Wood County Fairgrounds. In 1977, the Rossford Senior Center
opened.
By 1981, WCCOA moved to its current location–the former Bowling Green Post Office at 305
North Main Street.
Perrysburg soon followed, opening a Senior
Center in 1985, followed by North Baltimore in
1989, Northeast (Walbridge) in 2001, and Pemberville and Wayne, both opening in 2008.
Today, the Wood County Committee on Aging
operates seven senior centers throughout Wood
County Monday through Friday.
In 2006, WCCOA broke ground on a new Production Kitchen, located on E. Gypsy Lane Road
in Bowling Green, to meet the demands of a
growing nutrition program.
The statistics show that the need for our services continues to grow. In 2013, WCCOA conducted more than 37,344 units of program service,
had a record high year for medical transportation
(completing 957 non-emergency medical escorts),
and served more than 187,000 meals–including
over 96,000 home delivered meals.
WCCOA is committed to providing seniors
throughout Wood County with the resources they
need to maintain their independence and enjoy
this season of life. For more information, contact
us at 419-353-5661, 800-367-4935, or at
www.wccoa.net.
Leatherman & Witzler
353 Elm Street, Perrysburg • 111 East Street, Liberty Center
419-874-3536 • www.perrysburglaw.com
Leatherman & Witzler is a full-service law firm. The
two full-time general partners are Todd Hamilton Noll and
Paul A. Skaff. Attorney Kay Howard remains ‘Of Counsel’ to the firm. They are joined by their associate Heather
L. Pentycofe. Together the attorneys at Leatherman & Witzler 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 personal injury, probate administration, estate planning, tax, real estate, domestic relations/custody, criminal defense, traffic 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 more than 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 community organizations such as the: Perrysburg School Foundation, 9/11 Police Fund, Kip Boulis
Foundation, the Way Public Library and Friends, Welch’s
Dream Park, 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 &
Witzler, knowing the clients will be competently served.
Members of the firm have been acknowledged for their
contributions in the legal profession. The founder of the
firm, the late Wayne Leatherman received numerous
awards during his 50-year career for distinguished service
to the community and to his clients. Mr. Skaff served as
president of the Wood County Bar Association.
Leatherman & Witzler was originally located in downtown Perrysburg. In 1966, Mr. Leatherman and Earl Witzler built the office structure at 353 Elm Street, where the
firm is still located. 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, who is also licensed to practice in the state
of Florida, 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. Mrs. Pentycofe, who is also licensed to practice in the state of Michigan, joined the firm in 2013. Mr. Noll is Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) accredited.
The firm now has an office in downtown Liberty Center, Ohio, at 111 East Street, next to the Liberty Center Post
Office.
For more information on Leatherman & Witzler’s legal
services, call 419-874-3536 or visit their website at
www.perrysburglaw.com.
The attorneys at Leatherman & Witzler provide professional
legal representation in the areas of personal injury, estate planning
and probate administration, real estate transactions, taxes,
divorce and dissolution and custody/child support, criminal
defense, DUI/traffic and general civil litigation. The firm has
attorneys who are licensed to practice in the States of Ohio,
Florida and Michigan.
Perrysburg Schools Foundation
The Perrysburg Schools Foundation is a leader
in the promotion, support and recognition of academic achievement and innovative programs.
The foundation funds HIPP program, honors society banquet, graduation cords for honors graduates,
as well as teacher recognition and student scholarships. The PSF raises funds that are used for classroom and teacher grants in each of the six school
buildings and across all grade levels. The goal is to
have an impact on the education of each Perrysburg
student before he or she graduates. The PSF also provides scholarships to deserving students as they graduate from Perrysburg High School.
For more than 30 years the Perrysburg Schools
Foundation has earned the reputation of being “academic boosters” for Perrysburg Schools. The foundation has been successful at matching donor’s
wishes with recipients. However, PSF has begun to
expand that role to finding donors who can help to
meet the ever-changing needs of the school district
wherever their interests may lie–academics, athletics, arts, technology, music and revenue generation.
In that way the foundation can align donor’s wishes
to enhance the outstanding educational experience at
Perrysburg Schools.
For more information on how you can help the
Foundation, please contact Jeff Abke, Director of Development, Perrysburg Schools, 419-874-9131, Ext.
2274 or visit www.perrysburgschoolsfoundation.org.
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The League of Women Voters of the
Perrysburg Area
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government,
works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and infuences public policy
through education and advocacy.
The major areas of interest for the Perrysburg League for the next year are: Clean and
sustainable water, voter participation and public safety.
The League works hard to get their mes-
sage out, which is–Go Vote! The organization
is perhaps best known for publishing the Voters Guide every fall, with information about
candidates and hosting a candidates forum,
where voters are able to ask questions of candidates for local, county and state offices.
If you are interested in joining the League
or contributing to the cost of publishing the annual voters guide, please call Nancy Kelly,
LWV President, at 419-866-6013 or visit the
website www.perrysburg.oh.lwvnet.org.
GO
VOTE!
Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and
Mental Health Services Board
745 Haskins Road, Bowling Green
419-352-8475
People in Wood County take care of each
other. In the nineteenth century, the Wood
County Infirmary housed the sick and indigent who could not support themselves. Today
the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction,
and Mental Health Services Board continues this tradition of caring. It provides comprehensive behavioral health services to
anyone in our community needing treatment
or support for mental health or substance
abuse problems. These services are available
free or for a fee based on clients’ ability to
pay. They include:
• Family and individual therapy
• Counseling and intervention services for
children in the schools, in the home, or at an
agency
• Substance abuse and mental health prevention programs in each Wood County
school district
• Residential treatment for youth and
adults struggling with addiction
• Recovery, social rehabilitation and em-
ployment programs for adults and teens with
mental illness
• Support, education, and advocacy for
families living with mental illness
Nineteen county citizens appointed by
county commissioners and state agencies
form the Board. They plan, monitor and evaluate services offered by The Children’s Resource Center (419-352-7588), Behavioral
Connections of Wood County (419-3525387), Family Service of Northwest Ohio
(419-352-4624), Career Link (419-352-0600),
Zepf Center (419-241-8827), NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wood
County (419-352-0626), The Wood County
Educational Service Center (419-354-9010),
and A Renewed Mind (419-720-9247).
Who makes this all possible? You do.
Through their unflagging support of the mental health levy, Wood County’s citizens keep
help available—and affordable-- to those who
need it. Thanks to you, in Wood County treatment works; people recover. THANK YOU!
McGivern Jewelers
112 West Second Street • 419-874-4473
www.mcgivern.com
McGivern Jewelers purchases gold, silver and platinum in all
forms such as coins, bars and jewelry, regardless of their
condition.
During the past 31 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 McGivern,
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 McGiverns purchased the building at 112
West Second Street, where the business is currently located.
Even though the company has gone global, McGivern 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. “Precious metal prices 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.
Furthermore, McGivern 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 onsite 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 with an A+ rating, Jewelers of America, Ohio Jewelers Association and the
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.
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Knot & Rope Supply
1650 Waters Edge Drive • 419-873-8300
www.knotandrope.com
Knot and Rope Supply carries just about every
kind of rope there is.
Has locating the rope you want for your project become a hassle? Maybe the local big box
or hardware store just doesn’t have the right
kind of rope. For customers all over America,
Knot & Rope Supply is the solution to that
problem. The company’s Perrysburg warehouse
has thousands of feet of rope in all types, sizes
and colors. Knot & Rope Supply can satisfy the
technical needs of an arborist, supply anchor
and dock lines to the small boat owner as well as
meet the design needs of a homeowner or craftsman. All that, plus they produce custom exercise and climbing ropes for the increasingly
popular Cross-Fit enthusiast. Knot & Rope Supply also has become the go-to source for the
very popular large diameter manila rope used in
landscaping, deck and yard designs across the
country.
The store carries ropes made from manila,
cotton, nylon, polypropylene and polyester.
Rope diameters as small as 1/8” and as large as
2 ½” are for sale. Knot & Rope Supply also
maintains an insured professional splicing department. Their splicers can make a rope match
exactly what you had in mind. When it leaves
their facility it will be ready to be put to use. The
staff at Knot & Rope Supply offers expert advice about specific ropes and can provide suggestions for your project ideas.
From their Perrysburg facility they ship rope
to companies and individuals all over the United
States and Canada. The ropes can be found in
use at the most demanding construction sites, attached to pleasure craft in any body of water and
in the hands of the craftsman who needs just the
right thing to complete the job.
Local residents are welcome to stop by the
newly renovated Knot & Rope Supply retail
store at 1650 Waters Edge Drive in Perrysburg,
located off Williams Road., on the south side of
Dixie Highway, across from Levis Commons.
The store is open Monday throught Friday 8
a.m. to 5p.m. but customers can order rope anytime on the website www.knotandrope.com.
State Farm–Barry VanHoozen
130 West South Boundary• 419-872-9444
www.barryvanhoozen.com
More than a familiar identifying slogan, “24
hour Good Neighbor service” is a way of life for
the team of professionals working at the Barry
VanHoozen State Farm Agency–locally
owned and operated.
The office, located in Country Charm
Shoppes, recently celebrated its 25th year of
business.
“People want to know they are getting the
proper coverage and risk management advice,”
said Mr. VanHoozen, and this is what he and his
team members offer to each client every day.
Team members and Mr. VanHoozen discuss
and review their clients’ current policies and
risk management plans, as well as advise clients
on how to best protect their assets and families.
“We consider all our business personal,” said
Mr. VanHoozen, who values the opportunity to
reduce the risks of everyday life for his clients.
“We get to know our clients, just like our neighbors.”
It is the attention to detail that sets the Barry
VanHoozen Agency apart from its competitors.
Mr. VanHoozen has always supported the
Perrysburg community beyond his business.
“I want to give back to the community that
supports me and my business,” he said, adding
that he utilizes the services of local businesses
and has participated in community celebrations,
school activities as well as youth sports.
He is a Perrysburg City Councilman, a member of the Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce,
Perrysburg Rotary and also served 12 years on
the Perrysburg Board of Education.
Mr. VanHoozen is married to Hallie, and
they have two grown children, Nathan and Miranda.
“If you are considering using our office to
quote your insurance needs, I can’t promise that
we are always going to have the best price–
though we will certainly do our best,” said the
owner/agent. “But, when you get a quote
through our office, I can promise you three
things:
1. We will do everything we can to give you
our best, most competitive price.
2. You get cheerful, proactive, caring service, customized to your unique needs.
3. If we think you are better off with your
current coverage, we will tell you right away
with no hard feelings or pressure to buy.”
The VanHoozen Agency licensed team members–Nikki, Janet, Will, Jesse, Christina and
Hallie–are truly dedicated to all clients and
meeting their needs.
“If you would like to give us a try, we would
love to hear from you,” said Mr. VanHoozen and
staff.
Northwestern Water and Sewer District
12560 Middleton Pike (SR 582), Bowling Green • 877-354-9090
www.nwwsd.org
The district has spent more than $10.5 million in water and sewer repair and
replacement projects improving Rossford area services.
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District
provides reliable, high-quality water and sewer
service.
The district serves about 15,000 customers
throughout Wood County, covering 20 townships
and 13 municipalities, including Perrysburg Township and Rossford, said Jerry Greiner, NWSD president.
The goals of the district are:
•To establish a uniform water distribution and
wastewater collection system;
•To create uniform and equitable rates;
•To provide uniform services, and
•To institute consistent regulatory authority for
water and wastewater services.
“By combining systems to share operation and
maintenance costs, the district is able to provide
professional management and experienced service
personnel throughout our service area,” Mr.
Greiner said. “This enables smaller townships and
municipalities to comply with state and federal
mandates in an efficient, economically viable manner.”
Additional benefits include improved fire protection, lower insurance rates and environmentally
responsible sewage disposal.
“The district has spent more than $10.5 million
in water and sewer repair and replacement projects
improving Rossford area services,” Mr. Greiner explained.
“These address EPA violations, environmental
issues, leaks, failures and aging operational problems,” Mr. Greiner said.
A move to monthly billing with new water meters has provided a high level of service capabilities
and detection, he believes.
“For example, the district’s new Waterhawk
service notifies the customer of any unusual
amount of usage to help minimize any change in
water pattern use,” Mr. Greiner said.
Customers can sign up for the free Waterhawk
service on the website or by calling the district.
Also at seven locations in Wood County including NWSD’s main office, the district provides
stand-alone WaterSheds, which offer safe drinking
water using a reverse osmosis, nine-step drinking
water treatment system. The WaterSheds are open
24 hours a day, seven days a week and dispense
water at 25 cents per gallon.
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the
website www.nwwsd.org or call 1-877-354-9090.
Follow the district on Twitter and Facebook and
weekly blogs by Mr. Greiner.
Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts
156 West South Boundary,
Country Charm Shopping Center
419-874-6773
www.perrysburgacademy.com
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The decision to give your child dance classes is not nearly as difficult as deciding where to have them study. Perrysburg Academy nurtures the individual potential of their students, creates performance opportunities and exposes children to a variety of dance forms. At Perrysburg Academy,
dancers are encouraged to achieve their personal best; an average child does very well, and the exceptional child flourishes with the excellent training
they receive.
Since 1980, Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts has been a creative, nurturing and positive environment in the arts community. Qualified and experienced dance teachers offer enjoyable and inspiring classes for students age 2-1/2 to adult. Perrysburg Academy is under the direction
of Vicki Hartkopf, who has been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine. In 1997, 1999, and 2007, she served as the American judge at the Australian
National Dance Finals. Other staff members include former Cleveland Cavalier Girl Emilia Hartkopf, ballet mistress Alisa Marier, Ashleigh Windsor,
voice teacher Allison Esposito, Special Needs Dance Instructor Jenny Akenberger, Head Gymnastics Coach, Hannah Hartkofp and Lyrical and Jazz
Teacher Mariah Robinette. Perrysburg Academy provides high quality dance classes to children in a non-competitive environment and wonderful performing opportunities.
Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, musical theater, voice, lyrical jazz, modern, baton, acrobatics, competitive gymnastics, Irish step dance,
Hawaiian, hip hop, and preschool combination classes. Perrysburg Academy also has a unique preschool boys dance class and a Special Needs Dance
class that brings the joy of dance to children with Autism, Down Syndrome, or physical limitations.
At Perrysburg Academy, we do not emphasize training future “professional dancers,” even though several of our students have gone on to make dance
their career. Instead, our goal is to train future “successful adults.” What a student learns from dance class (beyond the obvious physical benefits and
dance technique) can be applied to whatever our students decide to do in life. Very few children will go on to become professional dancers, but many
children, with excellent instruction, can go on to achieve wonderful results and extract a great deal of pleasure from dance classes. It promotes a healthy
body, cooperation, and as they master each milestone they learn leadership skills and gain a great deal of confidence, poise and self-esteem. Our students learn how to present themselves in front of an audience, whether that audience is in a theater or boardroom. Dancers learn time management and
organizational skills, as well as balance, flexibility, strength, coordination, carriage, creativity, musicality, kinesthetic awareness, self-expression, communication, respect for others, commitment, determination, joy, excitement, self-respect, concentration, focus, responsibility, teamwork, tolerance,
problem solving, critical thinking skills, self-discipline, goal-setting and prioritizing...all necessary for success in life.
Perrysburg Academy Student
Opportunities include:
Attending The Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall!
“Rockette for a Day” at Radio City Music Hall!
Cultural Exchange Visits in Spain and Jamaica!
Performances at Disney World!
Annual Cedar Point Workshop and Performance!
Performances aboard a Caribbean Cruise Ship!
Private workshops with professionals who have
performed in Legally Blonde: The Musical, Les Miz,
Beauty and the Beast, Wicked, Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins
and A Chorus Line!
Annual performances of The Nutcracker and the
Spring Dance Concert!
Dance Competitions for those students wanting to
take their training to a higher level!
Performances at fairs, festivals and parades!
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Lutheran Church of the Master
28744 Simmons Road
419-874-7986 • www.lcmperrysburg.org
The Lutheran Church of the Master invites area residents to
“join us as we journey through life, striving to become what
we believe. We are ‘on a mission with a message from the Master,’”
explained Pastor Chuck Campbell.
Celebrating 57 years of ministry in the community,
Lutheran Church of the Master (LCM) offers a vibrant ministry to those who gather in the name of the
Lord.
Located on Simmons Road near State Route 795,
LCM offers worship every Sunday (9 a.m.), with Holy
Communion celebrated at every service. In the summer,
a Thursday informal worship service is offered (7 p.m.).
Throughout the year, special services are offered on
Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Lenten Midweek,
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.
Music provides an integral part of the worship service. Traditional and contemporary music offer a rich
mixture to praise God in many ways.
Pastor Chuck Campbell, a Perrysburg native, has
served the church for more than seven years. He brings
more than 39 years of experience to the ministry, striving to provide a message that is biblical yet contemporary in its application each Sunday.
Education also is an important part of the congregation’s ministry. Sunday School is offered during the
school year for ages 3 through adult. Monday evening
Bible study combines Biblical study and Christian book
discussions to enrich the members.
A Vacation Bible School is offered for the community every summer, with more than 40 volunteers providing an experience that allows children an exciting and
meaningful week filled with music, Bible stories, drama,
recreational activities, puppets and crafts.
LCM is committed to meeting community needs by
providing space for nine weekly AA meetings, Family
Promise (an interfaith homeless ministry) four times
each year, the Head Start preschool program and other
community events.
Members regularly participate in Habitat for Humanity building projects, Perrysburg Commons worship
ministry and area food pantries. Support for ministries
outside the four walls of the church include Lutheran Social Services, Luther Home of Mercy, Lutheran Homes
Society, Toledo Area Ministries and Perrysburg Christians United.
The first Sunday of each month sees the youth taking
a “Noisy Change” offering that is then shared with a
ministry need in the community, as chosen by the youth.
LCM is strengthening its youth ministry through Sunday School, weeknight drop-in opportunities as well as
activities including statewide and national youth gatherings.
Lutheran Church of the Master invites area residents
to “join us as we journey through life, striving to become
what we believe. We are ‘on a mission with a message
from the Master,’” explained Pastor Chuck Campbell.
For more information, visit the website www.lcm
perrysburg.org.
Extra Virgin Food Services
25661 Fort Meigs Road, Suite E
Fort Meigs Business Center
Perrysburg
419-874-0431
www.evfoodservices.com
Extra Virgin Food Services, located in Fort
Meigs Business Center, offers clients new,
fresh, unique, healthy and cutting edge cuisine.
Owned by Greg Rufty, Brett Harlett and
Randy Hansen, Extra Virgin specializes in consulting, catering, corporate and student dining
services, and vending.
“Everything that we do, who we are, how we
act and the product we deliver is all centered on
our clients and our desire to exceed their expectations,” said Mr. Rufty, who has more than
30 years in the food service/hospitality industry. “Whether we are providing corporate dining, student dining, vending solutions, catering
or consulting, our mission and core values remain the same–create an atmosphere, ambiance
and menu that emulate the thoughts of our
name.”
Corporate catering includes all food and beverage needs for corporate events and meetings.
Customized menus are available for beverage
service, continental breakfast, hot breakfast, box
lunch, deli and hot lunch buffets, break out session snacks, dinner and dessert trays.
Private parties are customized for the client’s
need and budget. Extra Virgin caters anniversary and birthday parties, baby showers, bridal
showers, rehearsal dinners and weddings, cocktail parties, dinner parties, graduations, backyard cook-outs, golf outings and holiday parties.
Extra Virgin has a team of professionals who
can provide consulting in a variety of food service applications–including corporate dining,
campus food service, concessions/vending,
catering, fast food restaurants, quick casual and
family restaurants, casual full service and fine
dining restaurants, private clubs, new start-up
and design and development.
“Our consulting services are tailored to each
client’s specific needs. We are partnered with a
vast group of professionals who provide services to our industry to help guide you through
legal, accounting, marketing, acquisition or divestiture,” said the partners.
Extra Virgin provides corporate dining with
an atmosphere and ambiance that feels like a
cafe or bistro to bring comfortable dining to employees and guests.
“Our menus include staple comfort food options that satisfy the meat and potato lovers as
well as cutting edge cuisine,” said Mr. Hartlett.
“All of our menu offerings are fresh and made
to order daily and provide a variety of rotating
entree specials, soups, salads and sandwiches,
along with occasional interactive food stations.”
The food business also offers student dining
services providing fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables daily, as well as preparing the menus
from scratch in the Extra Virgin kitchen.
“We have developed a five-week cycle menu
that follows the Ohio Department of Education
guidelines,” said Mr. Rufty. “We are licensed
with the Wood County Health Department and
the Ohio Department of Agriculture to provide
meals for kindergarten through 12 grade schools
throughout northwest Ohio.”
The parters explained that extra virgin olive
oil is derived from the first pressing of the olives
and has the most delicate flavor and most antioxidant benefits.
“And it is a staple ingredient in our kitchen,”
they added.
Dynalite Corporation
26040 Glenwood Road, Perrysburg • 419-873-1706
6841 Angola Road, Holland• 419-867-7550
803 South Main Street, Bowling Green • 419-806-4955
Employee-owned Dynalite Corporation sells batteries for almost every need,
buys scrap batteries and provides battery recycling.
Dynalite Corporation is an employeeowned wholesale, retail and distributor of
batteries.
The shop, located in the Haas Business
Center at the corner of Glenwood Road and
Route 20 (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 many 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, battery tenders and chargers.
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 10 years.
The company includes Dennis Emch,
president; Jackie Limmer, secretary and
treasurer; and Steve Winter, Dave Reardon,
Kenny Reardon and Jason Mitchell work at
the main warehouse in Perrysburg.
In addition to its Perrysburg location, Dynalite has another shop to serve northwest
Ohio residents at 6841 Angola Road in Holland. Laurie Williams is the manager of the
Angola Road shop. Dynalite also has a location in Columbus, Ohio. Curt Billingsley,
vice president and Mark Billingsley operate
the Columbus location. Dynalite opened a
store in Bowling Green at 803 South Main
Street. George Roth Jr., Bruce Engelman and
Kyle Busch work at that location.
For all of your battery needs, call or visit
Dynalite Corporation.
Bring in this ad to any of our locations
and save 10 percent on your next battery purchase.
Salvatore Capelli
Hair Spa & Beauty Lounge
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4105 Chappel Drive in Levis Commons
419-873-5483 • www.salvatorecapelli.com
Experience total relaxation in our Spa area, where we offer manicures,
pedicures, massages, and skin care services. Hair services range from
weekly maintenance to special occasion styles.
We at Salvatore Capelli Hair Spa and
Beauty Lounge inspire magnificence in individual beauty and enhance natural elegance to
uplift the community we love. Our team is devoted to serve and educate, providing care for
individual desires.
Previously located in the Country Charm
Shoppes, we have been open for business for
14 years. Moving to Levis Commons in 2013
has proved to be wildly successful and has
given us a renewed sense of home.
Events such as cut-a-thons, providing complimentary services at community events, collecting Toys for Tots and prom dresses for
Planned Pethood allow us to give back to the
community we live in and love.
Our knowledgeable specialists understand
your needs and are passionate about making
you feel and look your best. We are open six
days a week (soon to be seven), morning thru
evening, to accommodate your busy schedule.
Experience total relaxation in our Spa area,
where we offer manicures, pedicures, massages
and skin care services. Hair services range
from weekly maintenance to special occasion
styles.
Continuing education is important to us,
and we are constantly bettering ourselves with
additional training to keep up with the latest
trends, styles and techniques.
Quality product is a key ingredient to the
feel great formula. Not only do we stay informed, but we take the time to educate our
clients. Finding the right product for your hair
type, skin type, or nail service enables you to
get the same salon and spa quality at home between appointments.
We carry the Dermalogica, Purology and
Aquage product lines, and our nail technicians
use OPI and CND Shellac.
Salvatore Capelli Hair Spa & Beauty
Lounge is located at 4105 Chappel Drive in
Levis Commons, and the phone number is 419873-5483. You can view our full list of services or book an appointment online at
www.salvatorecapelli.com.
Davinci Medical Direct Primary Care
101 West Indiana Avenue • 419-874-4550
www.davincimedicaldpc.com
Dr. Nick Pfleghaar
Davinci Medical Direct Primary Care opened its
doors in April and is northwest Ohio’s first and only direct
primary care medical practice. Services include guaranteed
same day office visits, unlimited office visits, 30 to 60 minutes or longer with the doctor, free in-office procedures,
house calls, technology visits and special pricing on medications, lab work and radiology.
“Unlike traditional family practices, we do not bill any
insurance,” said Dr. Nick Pfleghaar, owner of the medical
practice. “Instead, our patients pay a monthly membership
based on their age for 24/7 personalized medical care.
Adults start at $50/month and children are only $10/month
with a parent as a member.”
Dr. Pfleghaar, a Rossford native, explained that Davinci
Medical is an innovative practice model called direct primary care, which is a branch off the increasingly popular
concept of concierge medicine. Concierge medicine is
known for their more personalized care including house
calls, but it often comes with a hefty cost. What separates
direct primary care is that it is more affordable to the general public while actually providing more services.
Davinci Medical benefits include:
•Unlimited, same-day office appointments during normal business hours with no copays.
•24/7 access to the doctor via his personal cell phone
number.
•House calls at no additional cost.
•Technology visits including text messaging, Facetime,
Skype, email at no additional cost.
•Yearly wellness visits focusing on prevention, weight
loss and others.
•Free in-office procedures such as skin procedures, joint
injections, osteopathic manipulation, suturing, EKG and
pyrometer.
•Wholesale medication prices that can save patients 40
to 90 percent on the cost of medication.
•Wholesale labs that cost a fraction of the typical cost
billed through insurance.
•Wholesale imaging that costs a fraction of what a patient would be charged elsewhere.
Davinci Medical also can help small businesses provide
a higher level of care to their employees while saving the
company and employee a significant amount of money.
Dr. Pfleghaar earned his degree of Doctor of Osteo-
pathic Medicine from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency
in family practice at Firelands Regional Medical Center in
Sandusky, where he was elected chief resident. The doctor
is certified with the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
Dr. Pfleghaar brings his personal touch to the profession of medicine by providing patients with the opportunity
to experience a fresh approach to health care. He educates
his patients about their health in a manner to which they
can relate and understand. The doctor medically cares for
each individual patient as if they were family. He practices
evidence-based medicine with a focus on prevention.
Initial appointments with Dr. Pfleghaar average 60 minutes while other routine visits average 30 to 40 minutes. In
order to maintain the personalized care, the doctor initially
will accept about 600 patients in his new practice–adding
new doctors as the practice grows.
“This is a more personal and direct approach to medicine that takes medicine back to the way it used to be,” said
the doctor. “Interestingly enough, it is sure to become the
future of medicine.”
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Witzler-Shank
Funeral Homes
222 East South Boundary • 419-874-3133
701 N. Main St., Walbridge • 419-666-3121
www.witzlershank.com
THE WITZLER-SHANK STAFF
Seated from left to right: Charla Bracken, Robert L. Shank, Sr. Standing from left to right: Molly Johnson, Mark Merz, Kelly Daup, Robert
Shank III, Keith Custer, Robert Shank, Jr., Tonya Shank, Jada Hoover, Morgan Shank, Paula Kleinfelter, Mick Merz, Kaitlyn Bull and Cheryl Pyle.
Witzler-Shank Funeral Home has been
serving Perrysburg and the surrounding communities for more than 156 years. The rich history of the business began in 1859, when Peter
Witzler moved his new bride, Margaret, to Perrysburg. There, he formed a wood-working
shop on the hydraulic canal, at the foot of Mulberry Street, where he bought power from the
town to run his lathe and other machinery. An
advertisement was discovered in the Perrysburg Journal for furniture and chairs, as well
as coffins–“a narrow house for the dead”– and
a hearse at reasonable charges. This began the
Witzler family’s commitment to funeral service.
Twenty-three years later, in 1892, Peter and
Margaret’s son Charles founded a furniture
and undertaking business at 116 Louisiana Avenue. When Charles died shortly after opening
the business, his brother Alfred (A.J.) took it
over and continued at that location for nearly
40 years. In 1930, A.J. purchased the Hoover
house at 128 East Front Street, which was built
in 1875, and converted it into a funeral home
for the community. Norm and Marcena Witzler
and their son, Earl, began to operate the
funeral home as a separate and independent
business. A.J. died in 1934, having never conducted a funeral at the new location. In 1947,
the Witzlers and their six children moved
down to 240 East Front Street. Norm continued to run the business until his death on April
16, 1964.
With the financial help of Mrs. Witzler and
Earl, Clara and Bob Shank bought the business
on August 1, 1964. In 1967, a branch funeral
home was built in Walbridge to serve that
community. The Shank family members lived
upstairs until 1973, when they built a funeral
home at 222 East South Boundary, which remains its location today.
This year Bob Shank Jr. rejoined the fam-
ily business after being there from 1990-1999
and then serving 15 years with the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. His wife Tonya
also has joined the staff at Witzler-Shank and
their children, Morgan and Robert, can be seen
mowing the grass and working funerals occasionally. This truly is a family owned and operated Perrysburg business.
The current facility is spacious and handicap accessible, and features a lovely chapel
and visitation/viewing rooms. It also accommodates memorial gatherings and receptions.
Whatever the type of service desired–cremation or burial, traditional or contemporary,
for a veteran or truly personalized to reflect the
life of the deceased–the experienced and compassionate staff at Witzler-Shank Funeral
Home is committed to serving clients/families
in a professional and dignified manner.
For more information, visit the website at
www.witzlershank.com.
Lee Odegaard, CFP®, AAMS®
Loren Odegaard, AAMS®
Financial Advisors
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215 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-8504 • www.edwardjones.com
In 1987 Lee Odegaard opened the first Toledo
area Edward Jones office in Perrysburg, Ohio,
making personalized investment services for individual investors a reality.
“After learning how Edward Jones Financial
Advisors were requested to meet members of a
community before even being able to open an office, I knew this was the right firm for me,” Mr.
Odegaard said. “Personal service for individual
investors is a key to the success and longevity of
Edward Jones, thats our basic principle.”
In 2002, Loren Odegaard, joined his father,
Lee, in the Perrysburg office. Their support team
includes senior branch administrators Deb Wise,
Jennifer Socie and Jan Odegaard. Lee and Loren
enjoy doing business the old-fashion way–in person. “We are looking forward to many more
years of serving the investment needs of our
friends, neighbors and business associates.”
The fact that the Odegaards work in the same
community in which they live is unique among
financial service firms, most of which do their
business by phone. By establishing a broker office in rural and suburban communities, Edward
The staff at Edward Jones includes, front row, from left: Jan Odegaard, Jennifer
Socie and Deb Wise, senior branch office administrators. Back row, from left:
Lee and Loren Odegaard, financial advisors.
Jones enables its financial advisors to establish
one-on-one business relationships with its investors.
Edward Jones provides financial services for
individual investors in the United States and,
through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of
the firms’s business, from the types of investment
options offered to the location of branch offices,
is designed to cater to individual investors in the
communities in which they live and work. The
firm’s 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with more than 7 million clients to understand their personal goals–from college savings
to retirement–and create long-term investment
strategies that emhasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones
embraces the importance of building long-term,
face-to-face relationshiips with clients, helping
them understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
Edward Jones is headquarterd in St. Louis.
The Edward Jones interactive website is located
at www.edwardjones.com and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com.
Inspirations Early Learning Center
200 East Second Street • 419-874-4775
www.inspirationselc.com
Inspirations Early Learning Center provides opportunities for children ages 6 weeks
to 6 years to explore, understand and create,
while learning about the world around them.
The center is located in the lower level of
the First Presbyterian Church. It was founded
by Kristin Burgoon, Jaimie Hall and Erin
Holleran and is licensed with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
“Our center was founded in order to provide high quality education beginning with infancy,” said the founders. “We value our
families and want them to be included in their
child’s education and feel welcome in our center. We strive to provide a safe and home-like
environment where children are able to explore and learn through play.”
The mission of the learning center is to provide the highest quality in teacher and family
support, while encouraging children to explore, create and love learning. Inspirations
Early Learning Center strives to serve as a
vital participant in the community, as well as a
support system for early childhood teachers
and families of young children.
The teachers of Inspirations all have bach-
elor’s degrees or higher in early childhood education or a related field. Also, the teachers
continue to participate in professional development and training to enhance their teaching.
“Our center maintains small child to
teacher ratios and provides consistency in
teacher schedules,” said Ms. Burgoon. “We
offer child-centered learning and strive to
make sure that children understand the concepts and ideas that they are presented with.
Our teachers encourage children to develop
their critical thinking skills and create problem
solving.”
The center is inspired by the Reggio Emilia
Philosophy and use the Project Approach to
guide the children’s learning.
“We follow the Ohio Early Learning Development Standards when planning, implementing and assessing the children and their
progress,” added Ms. Burgoon. “We strive to
provide the best quality care and learning and
include our families in the daily learning and
activities as much as possible. We maintain
consistency with routines and schedules.”
The center is open year round, Monday
through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Inspirations Early Learning Center provides
opportunities for children ages 6 weeks to 6
years to explore, understand and create, while
learning about the world around them.
Moe’s Place
620 Dixie Highway, Rossford
419-666-9314
The friendly staff at Moe’s, from left: Jake Belcher, Wade Wagner,
Billy Walhwright, Sarah Larson, Sarah Haddad, Joe “Harpo”
Haddad and Christyn Bedford.
Moe’s Place has been described as “the
place in Rossford where friends and families
meet.”
“Everyone feels comfortable here, and we
get all kinds of people from all walks of life,”
said owner Joe Haddad, known in the community by his nickname, “Harpo.”
Mr. Haddad is a lifelong Rossford resident,
having grown up on the “tree streets” of the
city. He is proud to own and operate a neighborhood tavern at a time when few similar establishments exist.
Moe’s Place serves the world-famous Flaming Moe Burger–a half-pound hamburger with
whatever you want on it. The Flaming Moe
Burger was created as a joke in response to an
episode of the TV show “The Simpsons,” in
which the neighborhood bar featured a drink
called the Flaming Moe.
Another popular special unique to Moe’s
Place are the all-white chicken breast pieces,
called “Moe Balls.” They come in plain, mild,
flaming, regular barbecue, honey barbecue,
spicy barbecue and buffalo, and can be topped
with a choice of items such as cheese, mushrooms, bacon, cole slaw or onions.
“It is a tasty treat to have them with fries on
top and melted cheese crowning the fries,” Mr.
Haddad added.
The regular menu also includes delicious
homemade soups, tasty sandwiches, salads,
pizza and a great selection of appetizers such as
chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, poppers and
sauerkraut balls.
Make sure to visit Moe’s for “Taco Tuesdays” featuring tacos and $1.25 margaritas. Mr.
Haddad said this popular evening always
draws a good crowd.
Fridays feature walleye, perch and shrimp
specials, and every Friday and Saturday, prime
rib is served.
During the lunch hour, Moe’s Place serves
a daily lunch special that is not on the menu.
Also, a hearty breakfast is offered Monday
through Friday from 5:30 to 10:30 a.m. and
Saturday from 6:30 to 11 a.m.
In addition to the great food served at the
tavern, Moe’s Place also has an area to relax
and have a drink. The back room houses a pool
table, video games and jukebox.
“We offer good quality food at a reasonable
price and a safe, friendly atmosphere. People
come back because they feel comfortable
here,” Mr. Haddad said.
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Pinnacle Eye Group
850 Commerce Drive • 419-872-4477
www.pinnacleeyegroup.com
The staff at Pinnacle Eye Group, front row, from left, Dr. Michael Zysik and Dr. Julie
Zysik. Back row, from left, Adam Homer, Katie Bruning, Michelle Crites, Rachel
Saylor, Connie Lachmiller, Jennifer McLaughlin,
Renee Foels and Jim, Morrissey.
This year, 2015, marks the 16th year of business in Perrysburg for Doctors Michael and Julie
Zysik. They purchased the young, newly opened
practice, Pinnacle Eye Group, in 1999 and
have been growing it ever since. In 2005, they
moved into their new and current location at 850
Commerce Drive.
The doctors met while attending graduate
school at the New England College of Optometry from 1990 to 1994 in Boston. Prior, Dr.
Michael Zysik received his B.A. in Biology
from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York,
in 1988, and Dr. Julie (Yi) Zysik received her
B.S. in Biology from McMaster University in
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1999.
The office features four state-of-the-art exam
rooms that allows the doctors to diagnose, monitor and treat all types of eye diseases and conditions such as eye injuries and infections,
macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and
diabetic retinopathy.
After hours emergency care also is available.
Pinnace Eye Group offers specialty contact lens
fittings for people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and bifocal contact
lenses.
Other services include free consultations for
LASIK eye surgery. By performing a simple and
complimentary screening process, the doctors
can determine an individual’s candidacy for
LASIK eye surgery and then co-manage the surgical case with local area LASIK surgeons.
Unique to their office is the Zeiss iProfiler.
This instrument, the only one of its kind in Perrysburg and northwest Ohio, allows the doctors
to prescribe eyeglass lenses that provide sharp,
clear and crisp vision like no other eyeglass lens
on the market today. The technology, known as
iScription by Carl Zeiss, achieves its superior
optical quality by correcting what are known as
high order aberrations. Until recently, eyeglass
lenses have only corrected low order aberrations, or distortions, otherwise known as nearsightedness
(myopia),
farsightedness
The optical dispensary is large and brightly lit with all the latest
fashions from Oakley, Ray Ban and Maui Jim sunglasses, to Dior, Gucci,
Silhouette, Juicy Couture, Jimmy Choo, Fendi, Guess, Flexon, Cover Girl and
many more.
(hyperopia) and astigmatism. However, other
problems, such as glare, halos or star bursting at
night time and lack of contrast or sharpness to
the vision are largely due to high order aberrations. These aberrations that are unique to an individual’s eyes can only be detected by analysis
through the iProfiler. This technology is then
linked to the manufacturing process of a highly
customized eyeglass lens that is suitable only to
that one patient’s unique set of aberration readings. The end result is far superior visual quality
with the elimination of annoying glare and halos
at night time and crisp, sharp vision throughout
the day.
Other hi-tech instruments include OCT, or
Ocular Coherence Tomography. This diagnostic
equipment is similar to ultrasound, but uses light
instead of sound waves to produce a very high
resolution image of the back of the eye, or
retina. This technology allows the doctors to better diagnose, manage and treat diseases such as
macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic
eye disease.
Both doctors attribute their success to the
Perrysburg community. And they give back by
offering their professional time to charitable organizations such as Prevent Blindness and the
national Infantsee program as well as other local
charitable causes. This year also will mark the
seventh year they have awarded the Zysik
Health Careers Scholarship to a graduating PHS
senior that is planning on majoring in the health
sciences in college.
The office features an open and modern optical dispensary where patients will find the latest features, technology and trendy styles in
eyeglass frames. Every employee that assists in
the selection and sale of every pair of glasses are
licensed opticians, which ensures that everyone
is getting only the best advice and fit for a new
pair of glasses. Each pair of glasses comes with
a two year warranty at no additional cost.
To learn more, visit the website
www.pinnacleeyegroup.com/perrysburg-home.
Grace United Methodist Church
601 East Boundary Street • 419-874-4365
www.gracechurchperrysburg.com
Grace offers both traditional-style worship and a
contemporary worship setting.
Grace Church is known as a family-friendly
church. One of the main things people note when
talking about what brought them to Grace is the dynamic ministry with children and youth. From preschool through high school, children and students find
caring leaders and engaging activities to help them experience the reality of God’s love and presence in
many ways. Grace also sponsors one of the largest
and most active scouting programs in the area. And
there is always a waiting list for parents who wish to
enroll their children in the Grace Preschool. Grace
has a very capable team of trained and experienced
staff to lead all this ministry with children and teens.
Another area of emphasis in Grace’s ministry is
mission and service. Every person at Grace is invited
and encouraged to do mission and service ‘hands on.’
The church has active partnerships and involvement
in mission ministries both locally and around the
world, including:
•Perrysburg Christians United; Grace is pleased to
join with eight other churches in this service to people
of our community, and to be the host site for this food
pantry’s warehouse and distribution center.
•Providing volunteers and support to Cherry Street
Mission Ministries and Toledo Gospel Mission in
Toledo.
•The founders of Missions International of America call Grace Church home; their ministries in Haiti
include the Brad Reddick School where more than 300
children are taught and fed each school day; mission
teams travel there three times a year providing med-
ical clinics and work in water projects and agriculture.
•Grace also actively supports Deborah House, a
ministry to abandoned, orphaned and abused young
women in Romania.
•Teams of youth and adults go out on mission trips
to various locations several times a year.
The Family Life Center is a new multi-purpose facility. It has a full-size gym offering space for a variety of indoor sports. It also has a stage with full
sound, lighting and large screens for projection so that
worship, concerts and conferences can take place
there as well. Whether using it as a gym for basketball or volleyball, as a concert hall for musical presentations, or as a site for speakers or conferences, the
Family Life Center serves as a place for the church
family and groups from the community to come for
recreation, enrichment and inspiration. Each year in
May, Grace is a host site for the simulcast of Leadercast, a daylong conference featuring dynamic speakers from the world of business, education, and
religious leaders.
Still, the way most people share in the life and vitality of Grace Church is through the worship services
each Sunday morning. Grace offers both traditionalstyle worship and a contemporary worship setting. So
whether you prefer hymns and a choir, or a band playing current songs from Christian radio, there is a worship experience for you. Visit the website,
www.gracechurchperrsyburg.com for current worship
times and for information about other activities, or call
419-874-4365.
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BCA Insurance Group
28350 Kensington Lane, Suite 100
419-931-0742 • www.bca-ins.com
BCA Insurance Group includes, from left, Kyle Ganss, Kevin
Carmony, Danette Perna, Kathy Williams and Keith Williams.
“Service-Security-Strength-Independence” is the mission statement of BCA Insurance Group. The company
motto by King George VI is “The highest distinction is
service to others.”
Owned and managed by Kathy Williams and Kevin
Carmony, BCA Insurance offers home, auto, liability,
business, life, health, disability and long-term care insurance, and comprehensive insurance planning and consulting for business owners. The company has 20-plus
carriers offering the best in class options.
Ms. Williams began in the insurance business in 1991
opening a one-person agency with one insurance carrier.
In 2001, she partnered with Mr. Carmony, a founding
partner at Butler Capital Advisors. This merger happened
as a result of both parties’ desire to expand their property
and casualty operations and independent insurance offerings.
In 2006, the company moved to its current location in
Perrysburg Township, and in 2008 changed its name to
BCA Insurance Group, adding multiple carriers to the
line-up that is offered today.
“Being fiercely independent remains part of the mission statement of BCA Insurance Group all in an effort to
bring the best insurance options to our customers at all
times,” said Ms. Williams. “We can tailor-make a policy
and coverage specific to our customer’s needs.
The agency has expanded from one person with one
carrier to seven people and more than 20 carriers being
offered for property and casualty insurance and more
than 50 carriers for life insurance.
“We have a very cohesive team of insurance professionals with more than 80 years of combined insurance
experience,” added Ms. Williams. “We are always working to learn the newest and the best insurance information
for our customers.”
This year, two new associates joined the BCA Group–
Kyle Ganss, who is beginning his insurance career, and
Kurt Zimmerman, a 30-year veteran who brings large
commercial insurance experience to the company.
The insurance group is a member of the President’s
Club for branch personal premium; received the
Founder’s Award for home and auto insurance, and the
Regional Founder’s Award for an agency. The group also
received the District Life Insurance Production Award
and the Branch Home Award.
BCA is a member of the Perrysburg Area Chamber of
Commerce and Business Network International. Mr. Carmony is a board member for Goodwill Industries and
board president for the Zepf Center. Mr. Ganss is a Perrysburg High School soccer coach and has a long-time
involvement with Perrysburg club soccer.
“Our vision is to provide quality coverage and service
to all our clients at all times with the utmost of integrity,”
said the partners. “We strive to make a difference in the
lives of our customers and the various insurance carriers
with whom we work.”
Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and
Air Conditioning LLC
1620 Waters Edge Drive • 419-874-7163
www.perrysburgplumbing.com
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
p.m., Monday through Friday. Emergency
services on the weekends, holidays and
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 the website 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 the website.
Owners Billie and Jim Griner are very proud to provide outstanding plumbing and
heating service to Perrysburg and surrounding communities.
Steve’s Family Auto
26937 Eckel Road • 419-931-1900
www.stevesfamilyauto.com
Steve and Judyann Brooks.
Steve’s Family Auto is an automotive repair facility specializing in mechanical, electrical and diagnostic repairs and services.
The auto repair facility services brakes,
steering/suspension, starting and charging,
heating and cooling, engine performance, air
conditioning, alignments and routine maintenance. The business also services domestic and
foreign vehicles along with light trucks and
diesel and commercial accounts and fleets.
The business is owned and managed by
Steve Brooks, an ASE master certified technician with more than 22 years of experience.
“We have proudly operated in our location
on Eckel Road for six years,” said Mr. Brooks.
“Our technicians have more than 40 years of
combined experience. We provide ongoing
training and incentives for our employees and
in turn, that helps us provide the best possible
service to every customer.”
Steve’s Family Auto Service’s goal is to provide customers with quality auto service at a
fair price.
“We promise to always provide honest and
quality workmanship, and to treat everyone’s
vehicle as if it were our own,” added the owner.
“We will recommend and provide vehicle
maintenance and repair services to maximize
the life of your vehicle. It is with great satisfaction that we work hard to provide great service that you can trust.”
The auto service is involved with the community and supports the Perrysburg High
School After Prom as well as Buy Local. They
also have partnered with local auto parts suppliers to help raise money for breast cancer
awareness and collect toys for the Toys for Tots
program.
Steve’s Family Auto is an ASE Blue Seal of
Excellence facility, a member of the Better
Business Bureau and an Angie’s List member.
“We are proud to be a local family owned
and operated small business in Perrysburg,”
said Mr. Brooks. “We are very thankful to our
customers for helping make us the business we
are today. Our technicians work hard and do
their best every day to provide honest, quality
service at a fair price.”
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Highlights
from our
District
Dashboard
newsletter.
PERRYSBURG SCHOOLS
DISTRICTDASHBOARD
$
$
YEARS IN A ROW FOR ‘BEST
COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION’
Perrysburg Schools placed among the “Best
Communities for Music Education” for nine
consecutive years offering Band (Marching,
Pep & Jazz), Choir, Jazz Singers, Orchestra,
and Women’s Select Choir.
PERCENTAGE OF
OUR FUNDING
FROM THE STATE
9
27
Percentage of funding
received by Perrysburg
Schools from the state.
State average is 43%.
11
Class of 2015 offered over $11 million in
scholarship awards.
PERRYSBURG
OHIO
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
FAST
FACTS
SPRING, 2015
%
24.2
2014 PHS ACT
AVERAGE
$
$11 MILLION
274 college-bound seniors
took the ACT in 2014. The
Perrysburg High School
mean is 24.2. The state
mean is 22.0.
PHS GRADUATION RATE
96%
92
%
PERCENTAGE OF
GRADUATES
who go on to college
or military.
9
STATE REPORT CARD
Of the 11 areas on which the district receives grades
from the state, Perrysburg earned 9 A's and 2 B's.
We were the only district in the area to earn 9 A's.
Fitch affirms Perrysburg Schools
District ULTGOs at 'A+'
District To Construct New School
The Perrysburg Board of Education thanks the community for
their continued support and backing the 2014 bond issue. The
Fitch Ratings has affirmed
campaign was led by Citizens for Perrysburg Schools and
Perrysburg Schools’ unlimited tax
Co-Chairs David Matolyak and Kerry Corrigan Wellstein ‘95.
general obligation (ULTGO) bonds at Voters approved it to address the growth of the district by
'A+' and revised the rating outlook
600 students since 2001 by constructing a 5th and 6th grade
from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’. The report school building; it will also provide safety and security
states: “Tight expenditure controls
enhancements at our elementary schools, construct an
while addressing enrollment growth auxiliary gym at the High School and upgrade our Junior High.
operating and capital cost pressures
have also supported the increase in
cushion, better positioning the
Perrysburg High School is one of just 48 high schools in the
district for uncertainty…
country designated as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2014
PHS named 2014 National Blue Ribbon School
“The district’s revenue structure
requires regular voter renewal of a
portion of existing revenues but has
benefitted from a long track record
of support. Operating and capital
expenditure needs will necessitate
future levy renewals without which
may challenge the district's ability to
maintain sound reserves.”
by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). According to
the USDOE: “The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms
the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students
master challenging content. The National Blue Ribbon School
flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized
symbol of exemplary teaching and learning.” Ohio State
Senator Randy Gardner (District 2) visited PHS to congratulate
our teachers and students.
Perrysburg Schools
State Average
Local
$31,019,642
63%
$8,234,354,404 40%
State
$13,362,290
27%
$9,263,100,098
45%
Federal
$1,610,290
3%
$1,645,296,986
8%
Other
$3,396,299
7%
$1,454,411,567
7%
Total
$49,388,521
100%
$20,597,163,055 100%
Percentages are rounded to nearest whole number.
Source: Ohio Department of Education Report Card,
reportcard.education.ohio.gov/Pages/District-Report.aspx?DistrictIRN=045583
63%
Perrysburg
Collecting In 2015 On A $200,000 Home
Ottawa Hills
Maumee
$5,339
$3,410
Washington Local
$3,271
Sylvania
$3,148
Northwood
$3,012
$2,710
$2,647
Oregon
Perrysburg
Springfield
Source of Funds
3%
27%
7%
2014 School Property Taxes
45%
7%
LOCAL
40%
8%
State Ave.
STATE
FEDERAL
OTHER NON-TAX
Lake
$2,627
$2,414
A.W.
$2,228
Rossford
B.G.
$2,029
$1,754
Otsego
$1,571
Eastwood
$1,526
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
A pay-to-participate
program has been in
place for extracurricular
activities since 2011.
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Downtown PERRYSBURG, Inc.
5
August 7
Dear Friends of Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.
First Friday
Perrysburg is a vibrant community, rich in history and progressive in its thinking.
It's a place where the Midwestern work ethic still prevails, and the preservation of
history is as important as the desire for planned growth. It is in this spirit that
Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. (DPI) was formed.
“Come Down to Recycle Town”
presented by O-I
September 4
First Friday
“Back to School”
presented by Mercy Health Partners
September 12
Rock the Docks (Velvet Jones)
presented by Dan Novotny at Danberry Realtors
October 24
OctoBOOfest
Thank you for your continued support!
presented by Mercy Health Partners
December 5
December 12
Board of Directors
DPI
Home For The Holidays Parade
Holiday Family Movie Matinee
presented by West Side Montessori and Lullaby Lane
Winter 2016
Winterfest
MISSION STATEMENT
DPI is a community-based nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to
provide family events that showcase our community and contribute to the quality of
life that makes Perrysburg the “Best Suburban Downtown.”
DPI’s volunteer board members spearhead numerous community events that
draw thousands of visitors to the downtown area who eat, shop and take in the
historic beauty of our city. With Winterfest 2015, DPI was able to put Perrysburg on the map with national news coverage of the National Ice Carving
Association Championship on NBC. DPI’s success would not be possible
without the financial support of its members and sponsors, as well as the donation
of time that volunteers provide to help put on events. DPI is proud to partner
with many companies, community organizations, nonprofits, schools, churches,
and volunteers in order to create FREE family events that provide unique opportunities to showcase our community and contribute to the quality of life that
makes Perrysburg the "Best Suburban Downtown" four years in a row.
Supporting DPI with Contributions in Excess or Equal to $1,000:
Ice Creations
American Rent-All
Lola’s Frozen Yogurt
BDP Superior Design
Mager Designs
Channel 13
Mercy Health Partners
City of Perrysburg
Owens-Illinois, Inc.
C&L Sanitation
OUAC, Inc.
Costco
Perrysburg Convention &
Danberry Realtors Visitors Bureau
Dan Novotny
Shops at Levis Commons
Ed Schmidt Auto
Stella’s and Swig
Ed Schmidt Lease
Three Trees Studios
First Solar
Thrivent Financial
Heidelberg Distributing
Welch Publishing
Home Depot
Huntington Bank
©2015 Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.
Feel Free To Contact Us At:
P. O. Box 83
Perrysburg, Ohio 43552
[email protected]
www.downtownperrysburg.org
DOWNTOWN PERRYSBURG, INC.
Board of Directors
Sabrina Weaver, President
Jeff Abke, Treasurer
Christine Mayle, Secretary
Rob Brunner, Past-President
Shannon Benge
Trisha Darr
Kati McDougle
Adam Szuch
Page 17
Snow’s Wood Shop-West
IN-HOME REMODEL
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!
Your single source for all types of
cabinets and countertops to
fit all budgets. We offer over 30 years
of experience in kitchen and wood
cabinetry products to assist you in
all designs of your home.
Custom Cabinets
The Snow’s Advantage
Countertop Designs:
Quartz, Granite,
Solid Surface & Laminate
PERSONAL SERVICE
KITCHENS
ENTERTAINMENT AREAS
Across from Levis
Commons at
Scrambler Marie’s
Commons
FREE
ESTIMATES
CALL 419-874-4049
Visit us online:
www.snowswoodshop.com
LOCALLY BUILT CABINETS,
COUNTERTOPS AND MORE SINCE 1983.
Snow’s Wood Shop specializes in custom cabinetry such
as kitchens, baths, bars, entertainment centers, bookcases,
hutches, buffets, desks and all other cabinets. The shop also
offers quartz, granite, solid surface, laminate and cultured marble countertops.
Owned and managed by Kurt Snow and his brother-in-law
Tom Steedman, the business offers two showrooms–Perrysburg and Oregon.
The wood shop was founded in 1983 by Vernon and Sharon
Snow. Cabinets were built in a 24 x 26 foot workshop in the
Snow’s backyard. In 1990, the couple moved to their current
production facility in Oregon and in 1992 and 2000, expanded
to the current size of 20,000 square feet.
Then in 2014, the Snows added a showroom on North
Dixie Highway in Perrysburg.
“We pride ourselves in making the customer happy–from
start to finish,” said Mr. Snow. “We begin with an in-home appointment or showroom visit and give the customer a free estimate and a computer drawing of the project. Once the cabinet
design is completed and approved, it takes an average of three
weeks for construction, finishing and installation. It is our goal
to provide a high quality custom product while servicing the
customer throughout the entire process.”
The family believes that a happy customer drives the business in the way of referrals from individual customers and
contractors.
“We believe nobody sells our product better than someone
who is happy with the work we have done for them from start
to finish.”
The shop’s crew, family members and long-time employees
take great pride in their craft. Many of the Snow cabinet makers have more than 20 years experience.
The cabinet crafters construct the cabinets in as large of
units as possible which results in virtually no seams exposed,
explained Mr. Snow. “Because our cabinets are constructed in
this way, it allows us to put our unique custom routing on the
cabinetry. Our cabinets are made locally, and we are very
proud of that.”
The family is very excited with the welcome they have received at the Perrysburg location and invite the community to
stop in at the showroom.
“For 32 years, we have been designing, building, finishing
and installing quality, affordable custom cabinetry while meeting our customers’ schedules,” said Mr. Snow. “As long as we
continue to function this way, we believe we will be doing this
for the next 32 years and beyond.”
LOCALLY BUILT
KITCHENS
BATHS
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CITY OF PERRYSBURG
RECYCLING FOR CITY OF PERRYSBURG RESIDENTS
Residents in single family households and multiunit housing of six units or less
All these recyclables may be placed loose in the blue Toter for weekly curbside
collection. Consult the city webpage at www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us for details.
• Paper and cardboard items
• Plastics #1-7 bottles and containers (except #3)
• Steel and aluminum cans and containers
• Glass bottles and containers
Residents in apartment complexes and local businesses
All Wood County residents have access to once monthly drop-off recycling locations
provided by the Wood County Solid Waste Management District at the Perrysburg
Township Office Complex at 26609 Lime City Road on the third Saturday of each month
from 8 a.m. to noon. Items also can be taken to Bowling Green Recycling Center,
1040 North College Drive, Bowling Green. Drop off is open 24 hours a day, 7 days week.
The following items are accepted:
• Aluminum cans, glass containers, plastic bottle, steel cans
• Cardboard, magazines, newspapers, mixed office papers, phone books
• Small electronics (television for a fee)
Consult the Wood County Solid Waste Management District webpage
www.recyclewoodcounty.org for details about these two drop-off recycling locations.
YEAR ROUND DROP-OFF LOCATIONS FOR RECYCLING ITEMS NOT
COLLECTED IN CURBSIDE TOTERS
Alkaline batteries (9 volt, C, D, AA and AAA): Alkaline
batteries are classified as non-hazardous and are safe to
dispose of in the regular garbage. Perrysburg city residents
may recycle alkaline and rechargable batteries at the
Perrysburg Department of Public Service, Monday through
Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (excluding holidays). These
batteries must be in a sealed Ziploc bag.
BATTERIES THAT MUST BE RECYCLED:
These batteries are classified as household hazardous
waste (HHW) and should not be placed in the garbage.
Cell phone batteries can be recycled at cell phone stores
or stores that accept rechargable batteries.
Lithium button batteries are in such electronic items as:
• Calculators, cameras, greeting cards, hearing aids,
and watches
• “Light up” tennis shoes, television remote controls
and toys
Rechargable batteries including:
• Battery packs, portable power tool batteries
• Lithium Ion batteries
• Nickel Metal Hybrid (NiMH)
• Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
• Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA) computer pack, power
tools, and toys
Wet Cell Acid Vehicle Batteries including:
• ATV’s, boats, cars, motorcycles, and trucks
• Wheelchairs
Locations for Recycling Rechargable Batteries:
• Perrysburg
• Best Buy
• Dynalite Batteries
Department of Public
• Home Depot
Service
• Lowe’s
Locations for Recycling Wet Cell Lead Vehicle
Batteries:
• Auto Zone
• Dynalite Batteries
• Tire Man
Blu-ray, CD and DVD Discs
City of Perrysburg residents may recycle these items at the
Perrysburg Department of Public Service during regular
business hours. Best Buy also accepts them. Consult their
webpage www.bestbuy.com for details.
Books
Usable books may be donated to:
• 577 Foundation
• Way Public Library
If no longer usable, paperback books may be recycled
curbside and hard back books recycled at:
• Bowling Green Recycling Center
• Perrysburg Department of Public Service
Bubble Wrap and Packing Peanuts
• E-Bay Store
• Pak Mail
• The UPS Store
• Best Buy
• Office Max
• Target
Inkjet Cartridges
• Walgreens
• Walmart
Plastic Shopping Bags
All grocery stores recycle plastic shopping bags.
Small Electronics (electrical items)
• Department of Public Service, Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (excluding holidays).
• Consult the Best Buy website at www.bestbuy.com for
detailed information about recycling.
• Perrysburg Township Drop-Off Recycling on the third
Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon.
Cell Phones
Cell phone stores and these local businesses accept cell
phones for recycling:
• Best Buy
• Target
• Office Max
• Walmart
• Pak Mail
Computer Recycling
All Goodwill Donation Stations and Best Buy accept
working and non-working computers and associated
equipment.
Eyeglasses (prescription only)
All local optometrists accept prescription eyeglasses for
reuse in the Lions Club Sight Program.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Televisions
All fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury vapor and need
to be handled carefully. CFL (compact fluorescent light
bulbs) come in many sizes and shapes.
CFL’s can be recycled at:
• Home Depot
• Lowe’s
• The Andersons
Tube Fluorescent Light Bulbs can be recycled at:
• Environmental Recycling in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Contact for details and fees 1-800-284-9107.
• Best Buy accepts televisions. Consult their website for
detailed information at www.bestbuy.com.
• Perrysburg Township Drop-Off Recycling on the third
Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. There is
a nominal fee.
• The Salvation Army accepts all size televisions for
recycling at no cost. They have home pickup. For this
service contact them directly at 419-241-8231 for home
collection. They do not accept console televisions.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)
DISPOSAL
PRESCRIPTION & OVER THE COUNTER (OTC)
MEDICATIONS
DISPOSAL OF ITEMS NOT COLLECTED IN GRAY REFUSE TOTERS
CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING MATERIALS
Per City Ordinance, city crews cannot collect
construction/remodeling materials. It is the responsibility of
the resident to properly dispose of these materials at a local
landfill.
Construction/Remodeling materials include but not
limited to:
• Bathroom fixtures including:
• Hot tubs, showers, sinks, toilets and vanities
• Bricks, blocks, concrete, stone and tile
• Cabinets and countertops
• Doors and door framing of all types
• Downspouts and eaves trough
• Drywall
• Fencing of all types
• Landscape pavers and timbers
• Lumber of all types
• Plumbing pipe and fixtures
• Siding of all types
Contact these local locations for details and fees.
Evergreen Landfill
Lowe’s
(portable dumpster service
2625 East Broadway
Northwood, Ohio
available for a fee)
10295 Fremont Pike
419-666-5136
Perrysburg, Ohio
Wood County Landfill
419-874-6758
15320 Tontogany Road
Bowling Green, Ohio
419-352-0180
• Adhesives
• Aerosol cans
• Caulking
• CFL/tube light bulbs
• Driveway sealer
• Gasoline mixed with oil
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Kerosene
• Mercury thermometers
• Non-digital furnace
thermostats
• Oil based paints
• Paint thinner
• Pesticides
• Petroleum based
products
• Pool chemicals
• Shellac
• Stains
• Varnish
Residents may safely dispose of their household hazardous
waste at either of the following locations throughout the
year. Contact the individual companies for details and fees.
Heritage Environmental
Environmental Recycling
5451 Enterprise
527 East Woodland Circle
Bowling Green, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
419-354-6110
419-729-1321
LATEX PAINT
Latex paint is not a household hazardous waste. It can
safely be disposed of at home. If you have excess latex
paint, use one of these proper disposal methods found on
the city website. Under no circumstances, pour paint or any
other fluids down the street storm drain because that water
flows directly to the Maumee River and pollutes our
drinking water.
DO NOT flush drugs and other medications down the toilet
or pour down the sink drain. Residents may safely dispose
of expired or unwanted prescription medication and over
the counter (OTC) medication at one of the following
disposal locations which are available year round, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
Perrysburg Police Division
Wood County Sheriff Office
330 Walnut
1960 East Gypsy Lane Rd
Perrysburg, Ohio
Bowling Green, Ohio
419-354-9001
419-872-8001
• These sites only
accept capsules,
medication patches,
pills or tablets.
• They do not accept
inhalers, lancets,
ointments, liquid
medications,
syringes, or illegal
drugs.
• Keep medication in
original containers.
• If pills are in bubble
packs, remove the
pills from the bubble
packs and place in a
sealed plastic bag.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
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CITY COMPOST SITE
This facility is available to City of Perrysburg residents only. No commercial lawn/tree services allowed.
Year Round Compost Hours of Operation (excluding holidays): Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Second and fourth Saturday of March thru December ONLY 8 a.m. to noon.
Registration Required for Compost Site Use
• Resident must have registration on file at the
Department of Public Service for access to the City
Compost Site.
• Residents only need to register once.
• Register for Compost Site Use at the Department of
Public Service Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Items ACCEPTED at Compost Site
• Branches, brush, bushes, leaves, logs, stumps
• Cornstalks, straw (bales or loose)
• Firewood
• Ornamental grasses
• Wood mulch
Items NOT ACCEPTED at Compost Site
• Dirt, sod, grass clippings, ivy or vines
• Garden debris and weeds from flower/vegetable
gardens
• Landscape timbers, wooden fencing
• Stone
Weekday Compost Site Procedures
• City residents must check in at the Department of
Public Service to verify residency by driver’s license.
• A copy of your driver’s license will be kept on file.
• Each load must be inspected for acceptable
materials.
• It is Ohio law that all loads be secured so they do
not blow off the vehicle/trailer. Use a tarp for loose
items.
• After the load is approved, the resident will borrow
a key to the Compost Site.
• Resident will take accepted items to the Compost
Site and dump in designated location for each item.
• Residents are responsible to unlock and lock the
gate to the Compost Site.
• Do not leave the gate open.
• Lock the gate when you leave.
• The key must be returned in a timely manner to the
Department of Public Service.
Saturday Compost Site Procedures
• Open the second and fourth Saturday of March
through December ONLY.
• Residents go directly to the Compost Site.
• Residents must have registered at the Department of
Public Service.
• A city employee at the Compost Site will verify
residency by your driver’s license and to inspect
loads.
General Compost Site Procedures
• All items must be kept separated.
Privileges Will Be Terminated if Resident:
• Dumps unacceptable materials or dumps in the
wrong area, causes the area to become littered.
• Fails to return the key to the Department of Public
Service Building in a timely manner.
Wood Mulch and Leaf Compost
• When available, wood mulch and leaf compost are
set out adjacent to the Compost Site gate for city
residents’ use.
• Residents must load their own mulch and compost.
CITY OF PERRYSBURG YARD WASTE COLLECTION
The City of Perrysburg Yard Waste Collection Program is a Pay-As-You-Throw Program. That means residents pay for curbside yard waste collection as they use it.
The price of the disposal tag covers 100% of the collection and disposal fees.
These Items Are Considered Yard Waste:
• Branches, bushes, bush trimmings and shrubs
• Flower and vegetable plant material
• Grass clippings
• Ivy and vines
• Leaves
• Ornamental grasses
• Sod
• Straw
• Tree trimmings
• Weeds
• Wood Mulch
DO NOT place these items in yard waste collection.
These items must be disposed of at a landfill:
• Dirt
• Glass
• Metal
• Plastics
• Rocks
• Stones
Purchase of Yard Waste Disposal Tags
City of Perrysburg yard waste disposal tags are available
for purchase only at:
• Black Diamond
• Kazmaier’s Five Star Market
• Kroger
• Mini Engine Repair
• Perrysburg Department of Public Service
• Rite Aid
• Walt Churchill’s Market
Generic 30 gallon paper Yard Waste Bags
(orange tag $2.00 + price of bag)
• Resident must purchase a 30 gallon paper yard waste
bag and attach the appropriate City of Perrysburg
yard waste disposal tag to each bag.
• If residents still have Official City of Perrysburg yard
waste bags, they may still use them for yard waste
disposal without an additional disposal tag.
Yard Waste Collection Procedures:
• Place appropriate yard waste disposal tag on the
generic 30 gallon paper yard waste bag, bundled
brush or resident owned 64 gallon or 96 gallon Toter.
• Yard waste collection is curbside.
• Do not place your Toter in the street.
• There is no yard waste collection from alleys.
• Yard waste collection is the same day as your refuse
and recycling collection.
• On collection day, place the yard waste bag, bundled
brush or Toter a minimum of two (2) feet from your
city issued refuse and recycle Toters.
• Yard waste must be placed at curb by 7 a.m. on
collection day OR after 6 p.m. on the night before.
• Yard waste collection may occur between the hours of
7 a.m to 5p.m.
If yard waste is not collected by 5 p.m., contact Modern
Disposal at 419-874-2966 to report the missed collection.
Questions about the program, contact Perrysburg
Department of Public Service at 419-872-8020.
Yard Waste Curbside Collection Schedule
April 1 through November 30
• Weekly collection is the same day as refuse and
recycling collection.
December 1 through March 31
• Yard waste is collected on Wednesday ONLY.
• Residents must call Modern Disposal at
419-874-2966 by Tuesday 3:30 p.m. for collection on
Wednesday.
• Leave your address, phone number and number of
bags, bundles or Toters to be collected.
Bundled Brush
(red tag $2.00)
• Resident must securely bundle brush and attach the
appropriate City of Perrysburg yard waste disposal
tag to each bundle.
• Bundled brush cannot exceed four (4) feet in length,
two (2) feet in diameter and not over 65 pounds.
• If residents still have Official City of Perrysburg yard
waste bags, they may still use them for yard waste.
No sticker is needed
64 gallon or 96 gallon Toters
(supplied by resident)
64 Gallon Toter (pink tag $4.50)
96 Gallon Toter (yellow tag $6.25)
• CITY ISSUED
TOTERS MAY NOT
BE USED FOR
YARD WASTE.
• The yard waste Toter
is supplied by the
resident.
• Resident purchases
either a 64 gallon or
a 96 gallon green
Toter at Lowe’s. 64
gallon green Toters
are available for
purchase at Walmart.
• Toters with broken or
missing parts will not
be emptied.
• Toters that are
overweight (224
pounds for 64 gallon
and 335 pounds for
96 gallons) will not be emptied.
• Those weights exceed the specification of the Toter
and dumping overweight Toters damage the Toter.
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105 Louisiana Avenue, Perrysburg
419-874-2261
[email protected]
Attorney Thomas Mackin has been helping his neighbors and serving Perrysburg and
surrounding communities for more than 24
years. He recently a law office in downtown
Perrysburg, last year, at 105 Louisiana Avenue, to better serve his clients.
The new Law Office of Thomas Mackin
is a full-service practice offering insightful,
individual counsel to individuals and businesses. His expertise includes business formation and advising, contracts, real estate,
civil litigation, estate planning, municipal
law, bankruptcy, small claims, consumer protection, personal injury, evictions and em-
ployment issues. He has argued cases in municipal, state and federal court.
Mr. Mackin listens to clients and caters his
services to their needs. Perrysburg resident
Shirley Fike has worked with the attorney in
the past and appreciates his congenial nature.
“He’s a good businessman,” said Ms.
Fike. “He sticks in there and does the work.”
Helping people and achieving meaningful
results are aspects of the profession that led
Mr. Mackin to pursue the practice of law. Not
coincidentally, they are the reasons he continues to grow in the profession.
His downtown Perrysburg office is con-
venient for clients and is a testament to his
love for his community.
Mr. Mackin has been a Perrysburg City
Councilman since 1998, represents the city
on TMACOG’s executive committee and
board of trustees pursuant to his being chair
of the finance committee. He is a Maumee
Municipal Court dispute resolution volunteer
and is a member of the Ohio State, Toledo
and Wood County Bar Associations. He
served as Toledo Junior Bar Association president in 2000.
He is a member of Perrysburg Rotary
Club, was president of Perrysburg Alterna-
tives to Substance Abuse during his last year
of service (1997-2001) and chaired the Fort
Meigs YMCA Board of Directors from 2008
to 2010, after beginning his service in 2004.
Mr. Mackin has been a presenter at seminars sponsored by the Toledo Bar Association
and NBI on issues of legal writing, legal research, insurance coverage issues in Ohio,
drafting lease contracts, and business formation. He has coached for YMCA, CYO,
PYSA, Junior Jackets and PABSC teams. He
also joined the Perrysburg High School boys
basketball coaching staff as ninth grade
coach.
900 W.S. Boundary
Building 9A
419-872-HOPE (4673)
www.mitchellderm.com
At Mitchell Dermatology, excellence in
dermatologic skin care is the number one priority. Peel back the layers and you will see there
is so much more to this practice.
Dr. Hope Mitchell is the founder and medical director of Mitchell Dermatology. Since the
opening of the practice in 2005, the staff and
reputation for high-quality care have both
grown.
As a dermatology office, Dr. Mitchell specializes in general and cosmetic dermatology,
including skin cancer, mole evaluation, acne and
wart removal. She provides expertise in surgical procedures. Throughout recent years, cosmetic procedures have been gaining popularity
and offer quick, non-invasive alternatives to
plastic surgery. Dermal fillers such as Sculptra,
Juvederm and Voluma are used to replace lost
volume in the laugh lines, lips and cheeks.
Stubborn frown lines can be relaxed using
Botox or Dysport. These products are common
names in the beauty industry and at Mitchell
Dermatology. Dr. Mitchell cautions, “treatments should always be performed by a qualified and experienced injector.”
Dr. Mitchell’s team includes dermatology
trained Physician Assistants, registered Medical
Assistants, Licensed Aesthetician and Patient
Care Coordinators, all of which are ready to provide individualized customer service. Dr.
Mitchell states, “My team is knowledgeable
about every aspect of my practice and prides it-
self on educating each patient regardless of their
need.”
Dr. Mitchell strives to maintain a schedule
that offers both prompt availability and convenience for her patients. She believes it’s important for patients to be seen for their concern in a
reasonable timeframe rather than a three-month
wait.
Your visit to Mitchell Dermatology isn’t
complete without learning about the retailed
medical grade acne, rosacea, anti-aging, hairloss
and sunscreen products to suit every individual’s
needs. We carefully choose our retail products
to be effective and results-oriented yet economical. As an added bonus, we will ship products
directly to your home.
Dr. Hope Mitchell
152 West South Boundary
419-874-3661
www.purevisionperrysburg.com
Dr. Austin Saneholtz, O.D. and the staff of Pure
Vision Center wants to thank Perrysburg for a successful first year at its location in the Country
Charm Shopping Center.
Offering comprehensive eye exams with stateof-the-art diagnostic and testing instruments, Dr.
Saneholtz’ services also include contact lens fitting,
cataract evaluation, and diabetic eye exams as well
as treatment and management of glaucoma, dry eye,
red eye, retinal disease and foreign body removal.
Pure Vision Center offers the latest in fashion
eyewear with designer names such as Kate Spade,
Salvatore Ferragamo, Anne Klein, Nike and Carrera.
Opticians David Rex and Penny Thomson bring
40 and 26 years of experience in the optical field to
ensure the best fit and style of the individual’s new
eyewear. The opticians are excited about the improvements HD progressive lenses have made to
give patients sharper vision.
Dr. Saneholtz encourages everyone to visit the
Pure Vision web site at www.purevisionperrys
burg.com for updates on eyecare topics.
Eye examinations can be scheduled by calling
419-874-3661.
“We are proud to be providing patients with outstanding optometric care for the entire family at our
eye clinic,” said Dr. Saneholtz.
Dr. Austin Saneholtz
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As you journey through our Perrysburg
Campus, 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-montholds are sorting small rubber trucks or boats by
color. This exercise is a lesson in learning and
naming colors, and to begin recognizing differences. They practice spooning pasta from bowl
to bowl to develop eye to hand coordination and
fine motor control. In the Children’s House
classrooms, students ages 3 to 6, are working
with puzzle maps of the continents, sandpaper
alphabet letters, and colored bead bars used for
West Side Montessori at Perrysburg
A Unique Learning Experience
13587 Roachton Road • 419-874-9385
www.MontessoriToledo.org
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:
“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,
his self-esteem, giving him a sense of self-worth
through accomplishment.”
West Side Montessori at Perrysburg, one
of two 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 limits, to
work positively with the people and materials
around them.
To schedule a personal tour or to receive
more information about the school, call 419874-9358. West Side Montessori is accredited
by The American Montessori Society.
Smithers Insurance Agency LLC
Nationwide Insurance
229 Superior Street, Rossford
419-666-5703
Smithers Insurance, which is licensed in Ohio and Michigan, offers clients
the coverage they need to protect personal assets through homeowners,
automobile, personal articles floater, umbrella, boat, motorcycle and
recreational vehicle insurance.
Whether it is auto, home, business, life or
health insurance, Smithers Insurance Agency
(Nationwide Insurance) understands how to
take care of their clients.
Owned by Jerry and Amy Smithers, the
full-service insurance agency is located at 229
Superior Street. The three-generation business
was founded in 1955 by Mr. Smithers’ father
Bob.
Mr. Smithers entered the family business in
1981, and took over his father’s accounts when
he retired in 1997.
Smithers Insurance, which is licensed in
Ohio and Michigan, offers clients the coverage they need to protect their personal assets
through homeowners, automobile, personal articles floater, umbrella, boat, motorcycle and
recreational vehicle insurance.
“We search for a place to insure just about
anything a person or business could need insured,” Mrs. Smithers explained.
Smithers Insurance works with all types of
businesses to design property and casualty
programs that work best for their businesses.
The agency’s services also include financial services such as life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance and health
insurance.
The family-owned and operated business
also has offices in Napoleon and Bryan, serving clients throughout Ohio and Michigan.
Along with the Smithers, the agency includes licensed staff members Jordan
Smithers, Heidi Ahleman, Laura Fritsch and
Debbie DeLine.
Mr. Smithers said he is very proud of his
experienced and trained staff.
“Your insurance is only as good as the people you deal with at your agency,” he said.
“And we have a lot of experience to handle
that responsibility.”
A Rossford native, Mr. Smithers said his
family has always had a strong customer service business philosophy.
“Our business is customer-driven, so our
customers always come first,” he said.
Members of the Rossford Business Association, the Smithers believe in sponsoring many
community events, sports team and school activities.
They enjoy working in downtown Rossford.
“This is where the agency was started, and
most of my family and friends live here–we
love working in a small community,” Mr.
Smithers said.
PERRYSBURG
ANIMAL CARE
29098 Hufford Road • 419-874-8974
Please visit our website!
www.perrysburganimalhospital.com
Dr. Brooke West
Dr. Wayne North
Pe r r y sb ur g An i m a l C a r e h a s b e e n p r o ud ly
se r v i n g Pe r r y sb ur g, R o s sf or d a n d th e
surrounding area for over 25 years.
We would like to thank all of our 2 and 4
legged friends for their continued support
throughout the year a nd we look forward
to the next 25 years.
-Dr. W est
Perrysburg Animal Care is a full service companion
hospital that offers wellness care, diagnostic and therapeutic services, dental care, orthopedic and soft tissue
surgery, microchipping, dietary and behavioral counseling, pain management, laser therapy, allergy testing and
care, and dermatology treatments.
We are one of the only hospitals in the area that have
two doctors certified to perform acupuncture as an alternative treatment for certain ailments.
With our state of the art in-house lab, digital imaging
equipment, surgical suite, expanded pharmacy and
experienced staff, we can provide all of the medical services your pet would require while maintaining our small
town feel.
Along with all of our medical care, Mindy offers full pet
grooming services including bathing, brushing, styling and
trims to your specifications.
As always, the doctors and staff at Perrysburg Animal
Care welcome the opportunity to care for your pets and
are dedicated to becoming partners with you in your pet’s
health care. Please call us at 419-874-8974 if we can be
of any service or just drop by for a visit.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to noon
Dr. Anne Bergstrom
Dr. Brandy Day
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Proud to build Wood County
Mercy Emergency Center, Perrysburg — Perrysburg’s first
free-standing emergency and diagnostic center.
Kingston Residence of Perrysburg — A three-story addition with
a 60-unit rehab center and skilled nursing facility.
Fed Ex Ground, Perrysburg — A 97,000-square-foot expansion
to be completed in early fall 2015.
Rudolph Libbe Group
6494 Latcha Road,
Walbridge
419•241•5000
www.rlgbuilds.com
The Rudolph Libbe Group offers resources to serve the lifecycle of a customer’s facility, with site selection and financing, construction services, site management and a dedicated Special Accounts team for smaller projects. Our companies include GEM Inc., Rudolph Libbe Inc., GEM Energy and Rudolph Libbe
Properties. We specialize in design, construction, service and maintenance for industrial processes, manufacturing lines and commercial customers.
With more customers focusing on sustainability, we offer services that boost energy efficiency and savings with power generation, advanced heating and
cooling, solar development and FlexSet energy monitoring/building control systems.
We are an authorized Capstone micro-turbine distributor and for the last two years have been
ranked among Solar Power World’s top solar developers nationwide.
Proud to build in Wood County
The Rudolph Libbe Group’s roots run
deep in Wood County, and we’re proud to
be part of our community’s exciting future.
Pictures of recently completed projects
are featured here.
Thank you, Wood County
St Clare Commons Phase 1, Perrysburg -- A retirement community
with 60 nursing units and 56 assisted living suites.
Schuetz Container, Perrysburg – 7,800 square-foot addition.
ZGL, Perrysburg — An office and warehouse for ZGL
tenants in Cedar Business Park.
Rudolph Libbe Group was honored to be
named 2013 Corporate Citizen of the Year
by the Wood County Economic Development Commission.
Last year, Penta Career Center recognized Rudolph Libbe Group as a member
of the Ohio School Boards Association
Business Honor Roll for participating in
Penta’s School-to-Work program, which allows construction students at Penta to work
with area contractors.
This area has given us a workforce of
more than 1,000 remarkable people who
are highly skilled, dedicated to safety and
committed to doing great work. We have a
team that is always ready to help our customers achieve their next goals.
With great pride, we call these communities our home and we look forward to continuing to grow with Wood County.
IC-Fluid Power Inc., Northwood – A headquarters and warehouse.
Suburban Veterinary Clinics — A new East Suburban Animal Clinic
in Northwood and renovations to the South Suburban Animal Clinic
in Perrysburg.
V.E. Petersen Co., Walbridge — A 28kW, 108-panel rooftop
solar array that generates more than 30,000kWh per year.
Eastwood Local Schools, Pemberville — A bus garage
and office with second-floor mezzanine.
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Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau
1001 Dixie Highway, Suite D, Rossford
419-214-0578 or 855-765-5451
www.VisitRossfordOhio.com
The Ohio Chautauqua week-long living history program visited Rossford in 2013,
and will return in 2016 with a theme of “The Natural World.”
The Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) was founded in 2010 to promote
Rossford attractions and businesses to visitors
who come to the community to shop, eat, play,
conduct business and spend the night in our
hotels. A portion of the hotel/motel tax generates funding for the bureau.
“Rossford’s location at the crossroads of
the Ohio Turnpike and Interstate 75 is ideal for
cross country travelers and visitors from
Canada,” said Beth Genson, executive director for the CVB.
The CVB works with tour bus operators,
meeting planners and leisure travelers to plan
their stay.
“Our selection of hotel properties are in
close proximity to Toledo attractions which
make them convenient for the traveler,” she
explained.
The Rossford CVB can assist groups and
individuals to secure lodging, meeting space,
and entertainment options for their organization, sports association or business meeting.
In 2013, through the efforts of the CVB and
members of the community, Rossford was
chosen as a host city for Ohio Chautauqua.
This event is sponsored annually by the
Ohio Humanities in Columbus, and brings a
traveling history tent show to four or five Ohio
communities.
Ohio Chautauqua features five days of programming including daytime workshops for
children and adults and evening performances
by scholars dressed in period attire and presenting a first-person account of their life.
Rossford has been selected to host Ohio
Chautauqua again in summer 2016, which will
highlight the theme “The Natural World.”
Nearly 3,000 people took part in the various
programs when the event was held in 2013.
For assistance in bringing a meeting or
event to Rossford or for Visitor Guides and
other information, contact Mrs. Genson or
Mary Schaller, administrative assistant at 419214-0578, stop by the office in the Rossford
Business Center, 1001 Dixie Highway, Suite
D or send an email to info@visitrossfordo
hio.com.
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.
The Perrysburg/Rossford Branch opened in November
2004. The staff at GenoaBank includes, Brad Sander AVP
Branch Manager; Kate Severhof, Assistant Branch Manager; Lori Magrum, Mortgage Originator.
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. Sander said that GenoaBank is committed 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 110 years.
GenoaBank branch offices operate in Rossford, Elmore, Maumee, Millbury, Oregon, Sylvania and in June
they opened their newest branch in Port
Clinton/Catawaba.
“As a locally owned community bank, we lend strength
to our communities by helping local businesses grow and
succeed. Small businesses remain the backbone of this
country and we strongly believe in reinvesting in the
neighborhoods that we live in, work and play,” said Marty
Sutter, president/CEO.
Stop by GenoaBank and experience personal and professional attention to your financial needs.
GenoaBank Crossroads branch staff includes, from left: Brad
Sander, branch manager, assistant vice president; Kate Severhof,
assistant branch manager; Sonya Wolfe, teller; Ester Torres, teller,
and Lori Magrum, mortgage originator.
Rossford Chiropractic Center
Dr. Ken Shelton
1114 Dixie Highway, Rossford • 419-666-1114
www.rossfordchiropractic.com
Dr. Ken Shelton started Rosssford Chiropractic Center in 1985,
dedicated to helping relieve spinal pain by improving function and
providing a better quality of life for his patients.
Chiropractic health care, without using drugs or surgery has been the focus of Dr. Ken Shelton’s practice,
the Rossford Chiropractic Center, for nearly 30 years.
“Research shows chiropractic is more economical
and effective than traditional medical care,” he explained.
Dr. Shelton started his practice in 1985 to help relieve
spinal pain and return a normal lifestyle without using
drugs to cover and hide pain symptoms.
His office is located at 1114 Dixie Highway, Rossford.
Chiropractic treatment finds the problem, eliminating the need to mask painful conditions with medication,
Dr. Shelton said.
“Joint problems left uncorrected become arthritic and
degenerate, often leading to worsening pain or surgeries, which could be prevented,” he cautioned.
“Just like rust on a car or a cavity in a tooth, left uncorrected, it will worsen,” he said. “Pain medications do
not correct these problems.”
His philosophy in providing health care has always
been to “help preserve lifestyles and mobility, one patient at a time by improving spinal health.”
Chiropractic treatment is very safe and comfortable,
unlike common perceptions of “having one’s neck
cracked,” he said.
He also dispelled the myth that once a patient starts
chiropractic treatment, the chiropractor will never let you
stop.
“Most patients choose to never stop once they realize
how important it is, and how good they feel afterward, it
is a healthcare choice,” he added.
“Just imagine a world where we never brushed our
teeth until age 50–we would have no teeth. No wonder
80 percent of the population is going to experience back
problems in their lifetimes.”
Along with punctuality in appointments, Dr. Shelton
bases his practice on improving function to relieve pain.
“Chiropractors are extremely caring people,” he said.
“We listen, we diagnose and try to correct problems inexpensively. I do not order lots of expensive tests to confirm my diagnosis. I start a treatment plan and if the
expected results are not met, then more expensive tests
are ordered.”
“I have helped so many people who could not be
helped elsewhere, many were even told not to seek chiropractic care, but did anyway and found great relief!
For more information, visit the Rossford Chiropractic Web site: www.rossfordchiropractic.com or call 419666-1114.
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Perrysburg Eye Center
28370 Kensington Lane
419.874.3125
24/7 Emergency
419.874.3125
www.perrysburgeyecenter.com
Help Raise Cataract Awareness with
Perrysburg Eye Center
More than 24 million Americans over age 40
suffer from reduced vision due to cataracts, the
clinical term to describe clouding that blocks the
passage of light through the eye. Early identification of cataract, and treatment through laser assisted cataract surgery, can help restore a person’s
vision to near perfect, with more than 95 percent
success rate. One of the area’s leaders in cataract
surgery and vision correction is Perrysburg Eye
Center, who is spreading the message of eye
health and the importance of regular vision
check-ups throughout Northwest Ohio.
“Our goal is to provide the highest level and
most complete eye care for our patients. Eyesight
isn’t something we take for granted. We have
state of the art diagnostic equipment and cutting
edge treatment options. We focus on overall eye
health.” says Stephen E. Clark, M.D., ophthalmologist and owner of the center.
Perrysburg Eye Center is recognized as a
leader in the region for providing unsurpassed
eye care for more than 40 years. With a medical
doctor, three optometrists and certified opticians
onsite, they are capable of providing complete
diagnostic testing and treatment for all ailments
of the eye including glaucoma, cataract and macular degeneration, along with providing a wide
selection of stylish frames and corrective lenses.
“Quality eye care is a priority at Perrysburg
Eye Center. Our doctors are all local to northwest
Ohio and are here every day. It’s about providing the best available care, and reassuring our pa-
tients that we’ll be here for them each step of the
way” says Dr. Reed T. Roth.
Perrysburg Eye Center has become one of the
leading providers of cataract surgery in the
Toledo area. “It’s not surprising that a number of
our new patients are struggling with this disease.
Vision impairment and loss are very difficult
problems to deal with. We want our patients and
the rest of Perrysburg to know that treatment options exist, and that Perrysburg Eye Center can
help” says Dr. Jay R. Meents.
Dr. Clark went on to say that “the physicians
and staff of Perrysburg Eye Center work everyday to help keep our patient’s vision as clear as
possible as long as possible.”
Beyond simply raising awareness for eye and
vision health, Drs. Clark, Roth and Meents all
help support Perrysburg with volunteer eye services. Dr. Clark volunteers for Eye Care America,
providing 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, offering free eye exams for children ages 6 to 12 months with referral from a pediatrician. Dr. Meents regularly volunteers to
educate Perrysburg elementary school students
at Frank and Ft. Meigs schools through the Real
Eye Program.
For more information about cataracts or vision health, or to schedule an appointment with
the vision specialists at the Perrysburg Eye Center, call us today at 419-874-3125, or visit our
website at www.perrysburgeyecenter.com.
Griffioen Insurance Agency
1070 Commerce Drive • 419-874-2000
www.insurance-simplified.com/blog
More than thirty years ago, Bill Griffioen opened an insurance agency. He and
family members Fritz, Hans, Ben, Andy
Kirkham and their support staff are still
helping businesses and families with their
insurance.
Our aim is to save you time and make
your life a little easier. With just one phone
call, individuals, families and businesses
can get home and car insurance, health, life
or business insurance from more than 80
companies.
“With so many carrier options, we can
almost always find competitive rates,” Bill
said. “We love seeing the smiles on peoples’
faces when they save hundreds of dollars,
usually for better coverage 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 so many
carriers) to be able to get the job done for
you.
If you’re a business owner you’ll especially appreciate our efforts to make sure insurance processes run smoothly and take as
little of your time as possible. Then you can
spend your time working on the things that
make you money – with the confidence that
your insurance isn’t being neglected.
If you call us, you’ll find that we’re
friendly, helpful, and as you can see on our
Facebook page, we like to have a little fun.
(facebook.com/griffioenagency). So get to
know us by visiting our blog or Facebook
page, or by just picking up the phone.
We’re here to help you!
It’s another fun day at our office! You can see additional entertaining photos of our
next generation by visiting www.facebook.com/griffioenagency.
Body and Sole Massage Therapy &
Reflexolgy Center
214 Louisiana Avenue • 419-873-7653
www.bodyandsolemassagetherapy.com
The Body and Sole staff from left, Stacy Matousek, Heidi Locknane, Rachel
Derby, Heather Vargas-Rowe and Patti Cameron. Not pictured, Brian Bugbee.
As of July 1, Body and Sole Massage Therapy & Reflexology Center is under the new
ownership and management of Heidi Locknane.
Ms. Locknane is a resident of Lake Township and mother of four boys. She is a graduate
of Bowling Green State University and holds a
bachelor of science degree.
The new owner also completed training in
massage therapy at the Healing Arts Institute
and is certified in reflexology and advanced
Reiki.
The massage therapy and reflexology center
offers classic massages, advanced therapeutic
massages, relaxation, sports (pre-and postevent), hot stone, pregnancy and oncology massages.
Body and Sole opened in 2002 in downtown
Perrysburg by founder Yvonne Fey. She saw a
need for a place where people could focus on
their internal healing strength, where they could
learn how to take care of themselves and better
handle stress. Mrs. Fey believes that massage
and bodywork are powerful vehicles for healing, awareness and engaging the whole person
through a synthesis of structure, function, energy and emotion.
“Heidi will continue my beliefs as the new
owner and manager of Body and Sole. Her
commitment, energy, work ethic and personality helped me in the decision in offering her the
business,” said Mrs. Fey, who is moving to live
near her children and grandchildren.
Services includes reflexology, manual
lymph drainage, Reiki, chair massages and aromatherapy and paraffin treatments. Recently
added services include exfoliating body scrub
massage and foot soak and foot scrub for reflexology.
A new treatment coming soon to Body and
Sole is the Amethyst BioMat treatment. “It improves conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, insomnia, MS, ADD, depression, circulation
and more,” said the new owner.
The center carries a variety of products including Natural Options, aromatherapy creams,
roll-ons and essential oils and Shaman Woman
Botanicals. Body and Sole also offers gift cards
for every occasion.
“The atmosphere of Body and Sole begins to
relax the client the moment they arrive,” said
Ms. Locknane. “Our knowledgeable staff and
therapists customize each session to fit the
client’s needs. Our therapists are focused on
healing our client’s mind, body and spirit.”
The new owner added, “The healing begins
the moment you arrive.”
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Perrysburg, Rossford and Wood County Resource Guide
Perrysburg
City of Perrysburg
ww1.ci.perrysburg.oh.us
Rossford Resources
Emergency
Fire Division
Police Division
Animal Control
City Offices
Mayor
Litter Control/Recycling
Municipal Court
Planning, Zoning &
Economic Development
Recreation
Street Division
Tax Division
Municipal Park Pool (YMCA)
Water & Sewer Billing
911
419-872-8025
419-872-8001
419-872-8001
419-872-8010
419-872-8010
419-872-8034
419-872-7900
419-872-8060
419-872-7968
419-872-8020
419-872-8035
419-251-9622
419-872-8055
Emergency
Fire
Police
Maintenance
Planning & Zoning
Administration
911
419-872-8879
419-874-3551
419-872-8862
419-872-8863
419-872-8861
Perrysburg Township
www.perrysburgtownship.us
Perrysburg Resources
Chamber of Commerce
www.perrysburgchamber.com
Visitors & Convention Bureau
www.visitperrysburg.com
Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.
www.downtownperrysburg.org
Perrysburg Post Office
Perrysburg Messenger Journal
www.perrysburg.com
Way Public Library
www.waylibrary.info
Perrysburg Schools
www.perrysburgschools.net
Penta Career Center
www.pentacareercenter.org
St. Rose School
www.stroseonline.org
Perrysburg Senior Center
www.wccoa.net/perrysburg.shtml
419-874-9147
419-874-9147
419-872-6246
419-874-4440
419-874-4491
419-874-3135
419-874-9131
419-666-1120
419-874-5631
419-875-0847
Rossford
City of Rossford
www.rossfordohio.com
Emergency
Fire Department
Police Department
City Offices
Recreation Department
Senior Center
911
419-666-0210
419-666-7390
419-666-0210
419-666-2905
419-666-8494
Rossford Business Association
www.rossfordba.com
www.visitrossfordohio.com
Rossford Post Office
Rossford Record Journal
www.rossford.com
Rossford Public Library
www.rossfordlibrary.org
Rossford Schools
www.rossfordschools.org
Penta Career Center
All Saints Catholic School
www.allsaintscatholic.org
419-666-1910
855-765-5451
419-666-3124
419-874-4491
419-666-0924
419-666-2010
419-666-1120
419-661-2070
Wood County
www.co.wood.oh.us
Wood County Commissioners
Wood County Sheriff’s Office
Board of Elections
Committee on Aging
Job and Family Services
Health District
866-860-4140
419-354-9001
419-354-9120
800-367-4935
888-282-1118
866-861-9338
State of Ohio
www.state.oh.us
Ohio Governer John Kasich
Ohio Senator Randy Gardner
Ohio Representative Tim Brown
614-466-3555
614-466-8060
614-466-8104
United States Senate
Sherrod Brown
Rob Portman
www.senate.gov
888-896-6446
800-205-6446
U.S. House of Representatives
Robert Latta
www.house.gov
800-541-6446
Ohio Information Lines
Attorney General’s Consumer Protection 800-282-0515
Drug Hotline
800-282-3784
Economic & Community Development
800-848-1300
Ohio EPA (Information)
800-686-6930
Emergency Spills
800-282-9378
Home Energy Assistance
800-282-0880
Missing Children
800-325-5604
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
800-686-7826
Other Resources
Columbia Gas
Toledo Edison
Customer Service and Outages
800-344-4077
800-447-3333
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The staff at Skotynsky Financial Group includes: Lindsay Buker, Financial Advisor/Consultant,
Lea Skotynsky, Licensed Sales Assistant; Matt Skotynsky, Financial Advisor; Kelly Sell, Marketing Director;
Karen Irwin, Office Manager.
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“Think Local First”
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Great Lakes Medical Services
25660 Dixie Highway
Great Lakes Urgent Care
25660 Dixie Highway • 419-872-5343
www.perrysburgurgentcare.com
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.
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 com-
petitive rate, patients are foregoing treatment 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 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. No appointments are necessary.
Urgent Care is owned and operated by Kyle and Ann
Prueter, and is part of the Great Lakes family of services,
which includes weight loss, drug testing and DNA testing.
Emergency rooms are not always the fastest choice for your medical care needs–and certainly not the most cost-effective. For conditions that aren’t lifethreatening, you will be able to save time–and money–by going to Great Lakes Urgent Care.
On average, emergency rooms are 4-5 times more expensive than urgent cares and you usually have to wait 4 or more hours to be seen.
Here is a quick cost comparison:
Non-Emergency Service
Average ER Cost
Average Urgent Care Cost
Infuenza
$400-$650
$75-$135
Sprains
Minor Lacerations
Headaches-Migraine
Allergies
$500-$750
$500-$800
$100-$200
$345
$95
$550-$750
Bronchitis (Acute)
Earache
Sore Throat
Pink Eye
Sinusitis
Urinary Tract Infection
With our Prompt Pay Program, many of the above visits are only $69.
HCG Diet
Great Lakes Wellness Clinic introduces the HCG physician-based weight
control program.
“With over 136 million overweight and
obese Americans, about 66 percent of the
adult population, choosing the right weight
loss plan is critical,” states Ann Prueter, coowner of the company. “The HCG Diet
Program is offered through Great Lakes
Wellness Clinics. Its comprehensive, evidence-based approach will help most
clients lose from 20-30 pounds (and
inches) every four to six weeks without
strenuous exercise or hunger pains. It is
based on the Dr. Simeons protocol which
has been around since the 1950s. Great
Lakes will guide and teach clients new eating habits that ensure continued success for
a lifetime.”
During The HCG treatment program,
clients are taught everything they need to
know for better health, lifestyle, and reaching the goals defined in the initial Presentation/Consultation. This includes an
explanation of the diet, regular support during the program, and all that is needed to
complete the program.
$110-$150
$595
$135
$525
$95
$400
$370
$617
$665
Great Lakes Wellness Clinic
25660 Dixie Hwy • 419-872-5343
www.ohiodietcentral.com
$110-$150
Cold Laser Lipo
Cold Lasers (like I-Lipo and others)
provide patients with a safer alternative to
surgical procedures, which can result in
bruising, swelling and damage to other tissues. There is no need to wear bandages
with Cold Lasers and since there is no pain,
there is no need for anesthesia. Unlike
other non-invasive approaches, Cold
Lasers do not rely on heating tissue, which
can cause discomfort. There is no downtime, so patients can resume their normal
activities immediately.
$95
$95
$110
$110
Great Lakes Biomedical
25660 Dixie Hwy • 419-872-5343
www.greatlakesbiomedical.com
Great Lakes Biomedical has partnered
with Morpho Trust and TSA in its effort to
help make air travel easier and more secure. Travelers can now enroll in TSA
Pre ® at Great Lakes Biomedical. TSA
Pre® allows low-risk travelers to experience expedited, more efficient security
screening at participating U.S. airport
checkpoints. There are only 6 locations in
Ohio that have been awarded the program.
An $85 processing fee is required and the
entire enrollment process takes around two
weeks to complete. The Known Traveler
Number covers five years of TSA Pre ®
status.
Great Lakes Biomedical is part of the
Great Lakes Family of Businesses owned
by Ann and Kyle Prueter. Great Lakes Biomedical is also one of the largest Drug and
Alcohol Testing companies in Ohio specializing in both commercial and student
drug testing programs.
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Thank You Perrysburg Voters for Supporting Perrysburg Transportation!
Restoring transportation independence to individuals in our community.
•Perrysburg Transit provides door-to-door transportation services in the City of Perrysburg.
•Perrysburg Transit has two connecting points for TARTA –Meijer in Rossford
and the City of Maumee Municipal Building.
•All vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and other accommodations for passengers with disabilities.
•Passengers must pay a fare of $1 for each trip–exact change is required.
•Reservations must be made a least one day in advance. Rides may be scheduled with up to two weeks advance
notice. Reservations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
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Thrivent Financial
Robert Brunner, CLTC, FIC
1070 Commerce Drive, Building 2
419-494-5195 • www.thrivent.com
Robert Brunner and his wife, Michelle, and
daughters Isla and Imogen.
Thrivent is a Fortune 500 not-for-profit financial services
company that has been in existence for more than 100 years
and serves approximately 2.4 million members.
Robert Brunner has been at the Perrysburg location since
2011.
“We are more than financial services,” he said. “We are a
not-for-profit, membership organization of Christians.”
Thrivent offers insurance including life, disability, longterm care and Medicare supplement; immediate and deferred
annuities, individual retirement accounts, (IRAs), mutual fund
investments and church and institution financing.
“Your relationship with money involves more than your
bank account,” said Mr. Brunner. “It affects your family, your
future and so much more. We will show you the difference between simply managing your money and being wise with it.
“When it comes to financial services providers, you have
plenty of choices. But while others see money as a goal, we
see it as a tool–for serving God, your family and your community. Our unique approach blends faith, finances and generosity. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of the
gifts God has given. No matter how much money you have,
we offer products, tools and sound financial guidance to help
you feel comfortable and confident with your finances. It is
not just about making more, it is about doing more–for your
family, your church and your community.”
Corporate Housing Systems, Inc.
Serving Ohio and Indiana
419-874-9592 • 1-888-544-5454
www.corporatehousingsystems.com
While everything else may be
changing at a record pace, one thing
that remains 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 more than 30 years. The company,
which originated in Columbus, now
has six branch offices serving Ohio
and Indiana.
Corporate Housing Systems 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 with these luxury
apartments.
In addition to the business traveler, satisfied customers include those
who are buying or building homes,
those displaced by insurance loss,
seasonal travelers who wish to spend
time with family and friends (but still
have their own place), and those who
just want something more than a typical hotel room. A big change in recent years is the number of people
who contact us for stays of just three
or four nights.
Rates are comparable to a midpriced hotel, and include furniture,
housewares, utilities, cable TV and
wireless internet. The apartment
homes are equipped with all major
appliances. There is even a full-size
washer and dryer in every unit.
Our preferred communities offer
resort-style amenities such as a pool,
fitness room, hot tub, sand volleyball,
putting greens and an on-site theatre.
They are close to shopping, dining
and entertainment.
Our guests often comment on the
ease in making a reservation and how
much they have enjoyed their time
with us. Whenever temporary housing is needed, “Why just stay….
when you can stretch out and live in a
fully furnished, luxury apartment?”
In 2014, Thrivent directed $103.1 million to people in need,
churches and other nonprofits and Thrivent members helped
raise $106.7 million more.
“That is $209.8 million in total outreach,” said the financial advisor. “Our members don’t just raise money, they raise
people up by building homes, serving food, painting walls and
more. And because we are a membership organization, members often get together just to have fun.”
At the end of 2014, Thrivent introduced Thrivent Action
Teams–an idea powered by a passion.
Mr. Brunner explained that a team of individuals can make
an immediate impact on a cause they care about.
“Thrivent members can receive a $250 Impact Card to be
used to make a change in their community,” he said. “The
funds can be used to purchase product supplies and create promotional materials to help your cause.”
The Thrivent advisor recently donated supplies for an art
project to benefit the American Cancer Society Perrysburg
Relay for Life.
Mr. Brunner and his wife Michelle, a high school art
teacher, have two daughters and live in Perrysburg. He is past
president of Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. and has served on the
board since 2011. He is the chairman for Downtown Perrysburg’s Rock the Docks and Perrysburg Winterfest and U.S. National Ice Carving Championships.
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Heban, Sommer and Murphree, LLC
www.hsm-law.net
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.
With more than 150 years of combined legal experience, the Law Firm of Heban, Sommer & Murphree, LLC is proud to offer unparalleled legal
representation to the residents of Wood, Lucas and
surrounding counties in northwest Ohio and throughout the state.
At our firm, we take pride in being one of the few
full service law firms in northwest Ohio to concentrate heavily on probate litigation (will and trust contests).
Our experienced attorneys offer services in estate
planning, business and corporate law, civil and commercial litigation, real estate and labor and employment.
Due to our size and experience, we can provide
clients with the quality legal services that they might
receive at larger law firms, but with personal attention
and at a much more reasonable cost.
Heban, Sommer & Murphree, LLC is located in the
renovated historic Rossford Savings Bank Building in
downtown Rossford, built in 1917.
The firm was established in January 2010 by at-
torneys Kevin Heban, Gary Sommer and Kent Murphree after many years of practice at other law firms.
Attorneys at the law firm also include John
Lewandowski and Gina Wasserman, together with
Phil Davis who serves as “of counsel” with the law
firm.
This exceptional legal team also includes three
paralegals/legal assistants: Sandra Wagener, Sally
Pietrasz and Melissa Furrie.
At Heban, Sommer & Murphree, LLC, our knowledge and legal counsel include all facets of probate,
including estate planning, estate administration and
estate litigation; will contests; breaches of fiduciary
duty, and wills and trusts.
When it comes to the individual needs of our
clients, our dedicated attorneys will provide the necessary legal counsel and knowledge needed to reach a
desired solution.
We believe in handling cases with a fair consideration of both legal and practical results.
At Heban, Sommer & Murphree, LLC we are determined to provide exceptional representation and as-
Perrysburg Tennis Center
1750 Progress Drive • 419-873-6123
www.perrysburgtenniscenter.com
Perrysburg Tennis Center opened in December of 2008.
Left photo taken in 2008. Right photo taken 2015. Pictured from left, front row are David Smith, Erica Fastnacht, Ben Weider, Sarah Fastnacht,
Brad Smith, Amanda Smith, Justin Weider. Back row, from left: Sue Fastnacht, Julie Weider, Shannon Fastnacht, Troy Weider, Trish Smith,
Mark Weider, Bob Fastnacht.
Perrysburg Tennis Center has been
open since December 2008. We are a
state-of-the-art USTA facility serving the
entire northwest Ohio community. Our
professionally staffed, full-service tennis
center offers the finest programs to it’s
members and the general public. Whether
you’re interested in group drills, private
lessons, sanctioned tournaments, or
USTA league tennis–Perrysburg Tennis
Center is the place for you.
Our facility includes eight indoor U.S.
Open Blue courts, along with eight outdoor courts. Four of the outdoor courts
are U.S. Open hard courts, and four are
Clay courts. The clay courts are Hydro
Har-Tru which feed water from underground to allow the courts to be played
on all day. The soft clay courts are easier
on your joints and body.
We here at Perrysburg Tennis Center
are strong believers in introducing tennis
to children at an early age. Our 10 and
Under Kids tennis programs can start
kids at age 4. Ten and Under Tennis implements smaller racquets, smaller courts,
shorter nets and lower compression balls
which make it easy for children as young
as 4 or 5 to carry on a rally. Taught by an
enthusiastic staff committed to your
child’s development, this program is sure
to get your kid(s) excited about tennis.
Our facility also features a complete
pro shop offering the latest racquets,
shoes, strings and accessories. We offer
a one day stringing service that will get
you back on the court fast. Our child care
center is available for child/children
under 8 who need supervised quality care
while you are playing tennis.
Our Tennis Professional are ready to
provide the finest hands-on instruction
for both novice and advanced players of
all ages. The goal of all of our tennis programs is to take every player’s game to
the next level by providing expert instruction, individualized attention and supervised match play.
If you’re new to tennis, we will help
you discover how enjoyable this great
game can be. Our fun and health-conscious atmosphere will make it easy to
learn the sport. It’s a sport you can play
your whole life. So play with us at Perrysburg Tennis Center, you will enjoy the
experience.
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South Suburban Animal Hospital
5100 Brockway Drive • 419-872-0920
www.southsuburbananimalhospital.com
Developers of the PetCare Plus preventive health program
South Suburban Animal
Hospital Welcomes
Dr. Caroline Stark
to the Staff
Dr. Stark is a northwest Ohio native, a 2005 graduate of
Sylvania Northview High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
in 2009, and her doctor of veterinary medicine degree
from the Ohio State University in 2013.
Prior to joining the staff at South Suburban Animal
Hospital, she worked at Food Animal Medicine and at
Dogwood Veterinary Emergency.
Dr. Stark’s interests include preventative wellness care
and surgery.
She lives in Perrysburg with her husband, two cats
and one dog. Dr. Stark loves to spend her personal time
swimming, sailing, riding bikes and gardening.
Pictured at left are Dr. Jeanne Eisenhour
and Dr. Caroline Stark
(SSAH) is pleased to announce the addition of
Dr. Caroline Stark to the professional staff. Dr.
Stark joins Dr. Jeanne Eisenhour, owner and
founder of SSAH, Dr. Amanda Henderson, Dr.
Theresa Cranny, Dr. Lindsay VanHusan and Dr.
Emily Curry.
Services include internal medicine, surgery,
dentistry, oncology/chemotherapy, immunization and wellness care, microchip identification, radiology, ultrasound/echocardiograms
and hospice/euthanasia services. Consultation
services include behavioral medicine, arthritis
care and therapy, pain management, nutritional
counseling, allergy testing and treatment, and
dermatological evaluations.
The hospital also provides non-medical
services including specialty diets, grooming,
luxury boarding, daycare and pet training.
Boarded pets are provided daycare as part of
their visit, and a large window adjacent to the
reception area allows everyone to watch the
pets play. Grooming may be for just a simple
bath or for spa packages with complete hair
styling.
A staff of more than 30–including eight licensed veterinary technicians–provide supportive care, educational counseling, medical
and client assistance and careful monitoring of
all clients’ loved pets.
The hospital is located on State Route 25 in
Levis Commons. It is open Monday through
Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays, 7:30
a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to
noon.
South Suburban Animal Hospital was selected as best large (more than 6,500 square
feet) hospital facility in the United States. The
10,000-square-foot facility has seven exam
rooms, surgery, ultrasound, isolation, intensive
care and private conference rooms for clients
and patients.
Also, the animal hospital has a partnership
with Dogwood Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center in Maumee. Dogwood provides
after-hours care for South Suburban patients in
a convenient and safe location. The center, 115
Chesterfield Lane, is located adjacent to the intersection of Reynolds and Perrysburg-Holland
roads, across from Meijer.
The South Suburban Animal Hospital staff
invites area pet owners to visit the facility and
see how the hospital’s combination of advanced veterinary services, personal care and
professional dedication can assist pet owners
enjoy life with their companion animals to the
fullest.
For additional information, call 419-8720920 or visit the website at www.southsubur
bananimalhospital.com.
Design Entertainment, LLC
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7015 Lighthouse Way, Suite 300
419-931-9070 • www.design-entertainment.com
Design Entertainment creates high quality entertainment
systems that are consistently stable and easy to operate.
They incorporate the latest technology to create a userfriendly experience and offer a 24-hour service call number
for immediate service.
Design Entertainment–audio and video experts–is a
full service audio/video company serving residential and
commercial applications.
“Make no mistake about it, technology changes on a
day-to-day basis,” said owners Ben Remer, Tyler Schifferly, Dean Rossman and Jason Hatzidakis. “It is our job as
experts to stay knowledgeable and provide the customer
with the best information possible. Whether that is the
choice between LCD and Plasma, Surround Sound and
stereo, or wired and wireless, customers can rely on us for
answers.”
Celebrating their fourth year in business, Design Entertainment has done projects for Hollywood Casino, Sylvania Athletic Foundation, Lutheran Homes Society and PBF
Energy.
Design Entertainment services include home theaters,
automations systems, networks/WiFi, whole home music
and distributed video and surveillance systems.
The business also offers Control 4, Savant, Panamax,
Universal Remote Control, JVC and more. The business
carries SONOS, SpeakerCraft, Monitor Audio, Samsung,
Sony, LG and Panasonic.
“We are a one-stop shop for all your entertainment
needs,” said the partners. “There is no project too small or
too large for us to handle. We have the knowledge and
training to succeed and provide the most cost effective, reliable and entertaining systems anyone could ask for. No
matter what the project, everyone is handled with courtesy,
efficency and precision.”
Services include:
•Installation–residential and light commercial;
•Speakers–in ceiling, in wall, in room, on wall;
•Automation–lighting, HVAC, security, cameras, audio,
video distribution;
•Theater–screens, projectors, Surround Sound, seating,
acoustic treatments;
•Electronics–receivers, amplifiers, BluRay, TVs, networking, control systems;
•Programming–networks, lighting, remote controls,
touch screens;
•On site consultations–engineering, design ideas, evaluations, recommendations;
•Design services–estimates, analysis, drawings, custom
solutions, creativity;
•Field services–24-hour service hotline, troubleshooting, presentation, system training, and
•Project management–scheduling, ordering, staging,
calibration.
The business partners all have the ability to design, sell
and install unique systems that are user-friendly, cosmetically pleasing and an “overall experience that will blow
the customer away.”
“We have great personalities, love for our industry, and
willingness to make every customer happy–that is what
sets us apart from everyone else. We love technology, and
we show it,” said Mr. Remer.
Matuszak & Koder, Ltd.
Certified Public Accountants
1000 Sandusky Street • 419-872-8235
Matuszak & Koder, Ltd. is a certified
public accounting firm in Perrysburg located at
1000 Sandusky Street (formerly the location of
Sky Bank at the intersection of Sandusky and
East Boundary streets). James P. Matuszak,
CPA, MT (Jim) and Jeffrey S. Koder, CPA
(Jeff) have both been practicing in public accounting since they earned their degrees from
the University of Toledo. The two have approximately 46 years of combined experience
advising and assisting clients in a wide range of
accounting, business, financial and tax matters.
Mr. Matuszak resides in Perrysburg with his
wife, Mary. The couple raised all four of their
children here. His experience includes time
with two of the largest professional services
firms before he began practicing on his own.
Mr. Koder and his wife reside in Swanton
where they are raising their two children. His
experience includes a significant amount of
time with one of the largest local CPA firms in
northwest Ohio before he began practicing on
his own.
The Matuszak & Koder practice provides
the traditional accounting services such as
bookkeeping (Mr. Koder is a QuickBooks
ProAdvisor), financial statement preparation
(compilations and reviews) and income tax
preparation. Other services include practice
management services to other professionals,
litigation support services and various other
consulting services.
The partners bring value to their clients by
personally attending to most of the client work
themselves rather than delegating the work to
less experienced personnel as is often the case
with larger practices. Their clients appreciate
the direct access they have to the accountants
and the personal, timely attention they receive
regarding all facets of engagements.
Matuszak & Koder, Ltd. is located at 1000 Sandusky Street in
Perrysburg. Pictured from left to right is Jim Matuszak and Jeff Koder.
Colorful Living–Interiors by Luella
1209 Dixie Highway, Rosford
419-873-7666 • www.colorfullivinginteriors.com
Luella Smith, owner of Colorful Living, helps clients with interior design for their
homes–from space planning and custom window treatments to wall and floor
coverings, lighting, accessories, upholstered furniture and much more.
Since 1993, Luella Smith has been helping
clients turn their decorating dreams into reality
using her award-winning interior decorating expertise.
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 much more.
The name Colorful Living reflects Mrs.
Smith’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 said. “I try to encourage my clients to step outside their comfort
zones. Even a splash of accent color can transform a room into one that makes you smile.”
A high level of customer service is key to
Colorful Living. A Perrysburg resident for more
than 30 years, she recently relocated her design
firm to 1209 Dixie Highway, Rossford, and is
excited about the opportunity that her new
space affords.
“For the first time, I have a showroom
where my clients as well as the general public
can see, touch and feel the quality lines that I
carry.”
“Customers can really get a sense of who I
am, what my approach to design is and the
many ways that I might be able to help them.”
Recognizing that every job and every client
is unique, Mrs. Smith provides individualized
service and attention to detail.
“Decorating your home should be a fun experience,” she noted. “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!’”
For more information or to have Mrs. Smith
design a room that will make you smile, call
419-873-ROOM or stop by her showroom. You
can also follow her on Facebook.
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Country Lane BBQ
10363 Reitz Road
419-290-6991 • www.countrylanebbq.com
From our backyard to yours–Linda and Chris Lane, owners of Country Lane BBQ.
Chris and Linda Lane, owners of Country Lane
BBQ, started a business in their backyard that has
now spread to main streets and local events around
the area.
The Perrysburg Township couple began by making two flavors of barbecue sauce: sweet apple pepper and pineapple chipotle.
“Now, we have a small event barbecue cart that
lets us set up at farmers markets and street fairs and
sell great barbecued food,” Mrs. Lane said.
That includes pulled pork, ribs, chicken wings
and more, plus side dishes like macaroni and cheese
and cheesy potatoes.
“Our newest item is a pulled pork ‘sundae,’” she
added. “They have been a big hit at the Perrysburg
Farmers Market and other venues this year.”
Country Lane BBQ frequently prepares lunches
for up to 100 people at the Rossford Business Association’s monthly meetings. They also will be a
food vendor at Rossford Riverfest on August 22,
and at “A Bite for the Fight” fund-raiser at ProMedica Flower Hospital on October 10.
The couple was honored when the largest BBQ
Sauce of the Month Club in America selected their
pineapple chipotle to be the “sauce of the month” in
July 2012.
They believe the unique flavor of the sauces has
been their recipe for success.
Edward Jones–Justin Knierim
“Both have a lighter, cleaner taste that doesn’t
cover up the flavor of what you’re putting it on,”
Mrs. Lane explained. “Both sauces are sweet, but
not over-poweringly so. A lot of the sweetness
comes from the fruit that goes into it–not added
sugar.”
The Lanes recalled how they started the company “in the backyard” in June 2011.
“We were cooking for family and friends, and
were told over and over that we should do something with the sauce,” Mr. Lane noted.
They contacted the Center for Innovative Food
Technologies (CIFT) in Bowling Green, which
walked them through the process of starting a business. CIFT also has a facility where the Lanes can
do their cooking and produce their products.
“We both love cooking for people–and what better way to introduce our products?”
“Our business is a hobby that has slowly grown
over the four years with a lot of hard work and
sometimes long hours,” Mr. Lane said.
Their sauces can be purchased locally at Kazmaiers, the Andersons, Sautters and Churchill’s grocery stores.
Visit their website, www.countrylanebbq.com
for a full list of stores carrying their products and
more information about catering services and placing orders.
www.edwardjones.com
Edward Jones, headquartered in St. Louis,
is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of financial services for individual investors. Edward Jones is one of the only firms to serve
individual investors exclusively. The firm has
nearly 7 million clients.
With more than 11,000 offices in all 50
states and Canada, Edward Jones has more
branch offices than any other brokerage firm
in the country. In 1994, Edward Jones’ Canadian affiliate opened its first office and today
has nearly 600 branch locations.
The Edward Jones philosophy is that service to the individual is of utmost importance.
Its more than 13,000 financial advisors provide
this personal brand of service by discussing
clients’ individual investment needs on a oneon-one basis. Having cultivated a previously
untapped market of individual investors, Edward Jones financial advisors provide quality
long-term investment opportunities that include a broad mix of municipal, government
and corporate bonds; mutual funds; common
stocks; and tax-advantaged securities.
The firm was founded in 1922 by Edward
D. Jones Sr. After working a rural territory in
Missouri and Illinois, Ted Jones, the son of the
founder, positioned the firm in the increasingly
competitive marketplace as a specialist in pro-
viding investment advice to individual investors.
Edward Jones financial advisors come from
all walks of life. They must complete an intensive training program before opening their own
branch offices. Training continues throughout
each financial advisor’s career.
Recognitions
J.D. POWER, April 2015–Edward Jones
ranked “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with
Full Service Brokerage Firms, in a Tie” in the
J.D. Power 2015 Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudySM. 1
FORBES, March 2015–In its first-ever
ranking of best employers, Forbes magazine
rated Edward Jones the highest-ranking financial services firm out of the list of 500 companies spanning 27 industries in the magazine’s
“America’s Best Employers 2015” edition. The
firm’s overall ranking was No. 24.
FORTUNE, March 2015–For the 16th year,
Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE magazine in
its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 6 overall. These 16 FORTUNE rankings include top
10 finishes for 12 years, top 5 rankings for six
years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002
and 2003.2
Training, February 2015–In its 15th con-
secutive appearance on the list, Edward Jones
was named a top company for training, ranking
No. 17 on Training magazine’s 2015 Training
Top 125 list. The firm was the top-rated national brokerage on the list.
WealthManagement.com/REP., December
2014–Edward Jones ranked No. 1 in REP.
magazine’s annual survey, where financial advisors from the nation’s six largest brokerages
grade their firms’ products, quality, service and
support. Edward Jones has ranked No. 1 for 20
years.
J.D. POWER, June 2014–Edward Jones financial advisors rated the firm “Highest in Employee Advisor Satisfaction among Financial
Investment Firms, Five Times in a Row” according to the J.D. Power 2014 Financial Advisor Satisfaction StudySM.3
FORTUNE 500, May 2014–FORTUNE
magazine’s annual listing ranks the largest U.S.
companies by revenue. Edward Jones ranked
No. 444, with more than $5.7 billion in revenue
for 2013.
Member SIPC
1 Edward Jones received the highest numerical score
among full service brokerage firms in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudySM. Study based on responses from 5,351
investors who used full-service investment institutions. 18
investment firms which received a representative sample of
Justin Knierim, financial advisor, and
Tammy Nietz, branch office administrator,
serve clients in the Rossford office.
investor opinions were measured on 7 factors: investment
advisor; investment performance; account information; account offerings; commissions and fees; website; and problem resolution. Proprietary study results are based on
experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January–February 2015. Your experiences may vary. Rating
may not be indicative of future performance and may not be
representative of any one client’s experience because it reflects an average of experiences of responding clients. Visit
jdpower.com.
2 FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and
do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.
3 Edward Jones received the highest numerical score
in the employee advisor segment in the proprietary J.D.
Power 2008, 2010, 2012–2014 Financial Advisor Satisfaction StudiesSM. 2014 study based on 3,901 total responses
and measures overall financial advisor satisfaction among
advisors registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA) investment firms. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of financial
advisors surveyed in January–April 2014. Your experiences
may vary.
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Photo taken by: Jerry Lohman
Upcoming Activities and
Special Events
Life in Early Ohio
August 22-23, 2015
Blacksmithing, coopering and tinsmithing are just a few historic skills that are considered lost arts today. In 1813 they were
common skills learned by tradesmen. Come see these skills and
learn about a different side of military and frontier life. This event
is sure to be a blast with trades demonstrations, hands-on activities and more!
Garrison Ghost Walk
October 16-17 and 23-24, 2015
Come to Fort Meigs for a “spirited” stroll this fall at the Garrison Ghost Walk. Tour the fort with your 1812 guide and encounter the spookier side of this historic place. The whole family
will enjoy hearing tales from the past, and while the ghosts may
not be real, the fun certainly is! Proceeds from this event go to the
Old Northwest Military History Association. Reservations required by calling 419-874-4121.
The World at War: Miniature War Gaming Day
November 7, 2015
Come fight the War of 1812, World War I and World War II all
in one room! Miniature war gaming experts help you play more
than 16 different war games and learn about this family friendly
hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Food
will be available on site. Admission price includes the miniature
war gaming and the museum.
Holiday Open House
December 13, 2015
Join us in the Visitor Center to celebrate the holidays. War of
1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp
life. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments and hands-on activities.
While you’re here, shop our museum store for unique holiday
gifts!
Historical Interpreters
Historical Interpreters, dressed in period attire, are available
to answer questions, offer weapon demonstrations and discuss
the history of Fort Meigs and its role within the War of 1812.
*Interpreters’ schedule
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday in April
Daily from May - October
* Weather permitting. Offered to the general public when not
conducting tours.
Fort Meigs Military History Roundtable
Meets the third Thursday of most months at 7:30 p.m. in the
Fort Meigs Visitor Center.
Join the Fort Meigs Military History Roundtable as guest
speakers discuss various aspects of early North American military
history. Lectures are free and open to the public.
Fort Meigs
P.O. Box 3 • 29100 W. River Road
www.fortmeigs.org
Hours*
Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30-5:00
Sunday: 12:00-5:00 • Monday-Tuesday: Closed
Seasons
Fort: April-October
Visitor Center: All year
Phone: 419-874-4121
Toll Free: 800-283-8916
Fax: 419-874-9446
[email protected]
Admissions*
Adults: $8 • Seniors: $7 • Students: $4
OHS Members, Ages 5 & Under: Free
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127 East Second Street • 419-874-4325
www.kazmaiermarkets.com
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.
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 owner Allen Kazmaier.
Kazmaier’s believes its greatest contribution
Kazmaier’s Five Star Market
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.
28366 Kensington Lane • 419-874-1100
www.fraser-ip.com
Fraser Clemens Martin & Miller LLC
(FCMM) is an intellectual property and technology
law firm specializing in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, domain names, technology transfer, intellectual property management
and infringement issues.
Services include the protection and enforcement
of intellectual property rights, such as patent novelty searches and opinions, patent application
preparation and prosecution, trademark searches
and opinions, trademark application preparation
and prosecution, and litigation.
The firm’s 14 attorneys are technically-trained
engineers and scientists with experience in indus-
try as in-house engineers and counsel.
The attorneys are Andy Boes, C. Fred Charpie
III, Stefan V. Chmielewski, William J. Clemens,
Michael E. Dockins, Kristen Fries, Carrie A. Johnson, Thomas J. Krul, Richard G. Martin, Srikumaran “Sri” Melethil, Ph.D., J. Douglas Miller,
Scott Seaman, Jacob M. Ward and William A.
Ziehler, Ph.D.
FCMM serves a wide range of clients with the
same commitment and standard of service, from the
individual inventor to Fortune 500 companies.
The attorneys of FCMM are active in the northwest Ohio community on the boards of local organizations, such as Wood County Economic
Development Commission, Rotary Club of Toledo,
Leadership Toledo, Center for Innovative Food
Technology (CIFT), Rossford Transportation Improvement District, Imagination Station, Toledo
Area Small Business Association, Toledo Regional
Chamber of Commerce, Carly Cares and others.
Based in Perrysburg Township, FCMM has
proudly provided intellectual property law expertise
and technical knowledge to domestic and international clients for more than 50 years.
To contact FCMM, call 419-874-1100 or send
an e-mail to [email protected].
To learn more, about the people and services of
FCMM, visit fraser-ip.com.
Encore Bridal
100 South Main Street, Bowling Green
419-352-7433 • www.encorebridalohio.com
Encore Bridal, owned and managed by
Lee Welling, offers the David Tutera Bridal
collection by Mon Cheri plus hundreds of
high-end sample wedding gowns.
Encore Bridal, owned and managed by
Lee Welling, offers the David Tutera Bridal
collection by Mon Cheri plus hundreds of
high-end sample wedding gowns.
The bridal shop was born out of a subterrain economy four years ago, said Ms.
Welling, who worked out of her home offering more than 600 gowns.
“We started offering women an alternative to retail pricing for quality wedding
gowns. I would travel to ‘high end’ bridal
boutiques and purchase their sample gowns.
These gowns have never been worn–they
are simply discontinued.”
The bridal owner explained that by buying off the rack, rather than custom ordering, she could offer brides a substantial
savings–up to 70 percent off retail prices.
The sample gowns normally priced between
$1,200 to $4,000 sell at Encore Bridal between $500 and $900, and Ms. Welling has
available more than 500 sample gowns.
This year, the business owner opened a
shop on South Main Street in downtown
Bowling Green.
“Now I am able to get our long-awaited
line of gowns by David Tutera,” she said.
“It is a very feminine line that I have had
my eye on for a couple of years. These are
the only gowns that can be ordered at my
shop and the only store between Detroit and
Cleveland that carries the David Tutera collection. Prices range from $1,100 to
$2,000.”
Encore Bridal also has a wonderful selection of tiaras, combs, veils, jewelry,
crinolines and other accessories the bride
may need for her wedding day.
“Shopping at Encore will ensure you of
finding only the finest, cleanest, gowns worthy of any bridal salon,” said Ms. Welling.
“I think you will be pleasantly surprised at
the assortment of gowns and accessories we
have at a cost savings compared to your typical bridal stores. This is not the used dress
store.”
The gowns at Encore Bridal are in stock
and ready for immediate purchase.
“Whether you are spending $200 or
$2,000, it is my belief that the planning of
your wedding and especially the shopping
of your gown, is a very special time, and
you should be treated accordingly,” she
said. “We do encourage appointments only
to assure that when you are here, you have
my undivided attention.”
Encore Bridal also carries a wonderful
selection of Quinceanera dresses.
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Quality Family Eyecare Inc.
647 Lime City Road, Rossford
419-666-0700 • www.qualityfamilyeyecare.net
Dr. Tracey Needham, left, and Dr. Angela
Jackson see patients at Quality Family Eyecare.
Rossford optometrist Dr. Angela Jackson
finds it hard to believe it has been four years
since she and her staff of Quality Family Eyecare, Inc. moved into their new building on
Lime City Road.
In that time, the staff has increased from
five to seven full-time employees plus three
part-time employees.
Optometrist Dr. Tracey Needham joined
the office five years ago. She started at one day
each week and increased to two and a half
days in 2013.
She is seeing patients three and a half days
per week alongside Dr. Jackson.
“We are very excited about the growth,”
said Dr. Jackson, who is in her 14th year of
ownership. “Growing from two employees to
10 over these 14 years has been very fulfilling.”
“We have a great staff and continue to
bring in patient-centered, friendly and knowledgeable people to best care for our patients.”
She noted that growth has increased the de-
mand for more available office hours.
Quality Family Eyecare is now open two
evenings each week to better serve patients.
With expansion of the office, there also
have been some technology upgrades.
“We have state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to help manage retinal conditions such
as glaucoma and macular degeneration,” Dr.
Jackson explained.
“Also added last fall was a screening instrument that can help in assessing risk factors
for macular degeneration.”
The eyewear gallery now features more
than 1,000 different frames that provide for
very personalized eyewear selections.
“We have something for everyone, in terms
of shape, color, size and price points,” Dr.
Jackson said. “We have traveled to New York
to find some frame lines that you won’t see
anywhere else in northwest Ohio.”
The doctors and staff welcome new patients and look forward to continuing to serve
the community.
Signs Now Perrysburg
Signs Now Perrysburg offers design, production and installation of a large variety of
custom signs for any industry, any occasion.
“Our sign products are excellent advertising and communication tools that send strong
marketing messages and create memorable experiences,” said Eric Hennan, owner and manager of the business. “Our talented team at
Signs Now Perrysburg helps local businesses
with their indoor and outdoor signs, custom
banners and tradeshow displays, vehicle
wraps, way-finding signs and so much more.”
At Signs Now Perrysburg, customers will
find:
•Outstanding customer service;
•High quality custom signs;
•Impressive industry experience, and
•State-of-the-art technology and know
how.
Mr. Hennan, a Perrysburg High School and
Owens Community College graduate, began a
sign business, Visual Advantage, in the basement of his home. In 1996, he moved the business to Eckel Road and then in 1999 relocated
to its current location on Five Point Road.
In February 2012, Mr. Hennan made the decision to join the Signs Now franchise group–
Alliance Franchise Brands–linking the
business to more than 600 locations in the visual industry. With the franchise, the business
13010 Five Point Road • 419-872-7446
www.signsnow.com/perrysburg
owner had access to a wealth of knowledge
and information in the sign industry along with
better vendor pricing.
“Prior to joining Signs Now, we had been in
the full color, large scale printing field for five
years with limitations,” he explained. “At the
end of last year, we were able to purchase a
brand new Mimaki printer giving us the capabilities to produce high quality graphics used
for signs, vehicle wraps, trade show materials,
full color banners and much more.”
Signs Now Perrysburg strives to meet customer’s expectations. They are familiar with
the fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
“When a deadline approaches, we work to
formulate a plan to cover all the knowns and
prepare for the unknowns,” said Mr. Hennan.
“We also take pride in sending proofs to our
customers to ensure that the end product is exactly what they want–no surprises.”
The owner is very proud of his team and the
projects they have completed over the years.
A recent project was for Poggemeyer Design
Group to produce and install more than 80
signs in a one-month period. “We met the
deadline sooner than anticipated, and the customer was very happy with the end product,”
Mr. Hennan stated.
This year, Signs Now Perrysburg received
The staff at Signs Now, from left, are: Samantha McDaniel, CSR/production
holding the office mascot Harold, Austin Weatherholt, production/installer, Jenna
Spetz, graphic designer, Denise Hennan, outside sales and owner Eric Hennan.
the Gold Award in sales for being in the top 20
percent in sales throughout the franchise.
The business is slowly entering into the
LED world of signage, said the owner. “Converting an older fluorescent bulb or just your
average parking lot lighting into LED can pay
for itself in a short time with the amount of energy you will save,” he added.
Also, LED changeable message boards are
a new offering at Signs Now.
“My wife and I love Perrysburg, and we are
very plugged into the town,” said the Perrysburg native. “We enjoy going to the farmers
market, Harrison Rally Day, fireworks, sporting events–we love living here and having our
business here.”
State Farm–Julie Spann Johnson
842 West South Boundary, Suite B
419-874-2039 • www.juliespannjohnson.com
Julie Spann Johnson
Julie Spann Johnson State Farm Agency offers insurance and financial services including auto, home and
renters insurance along with small business and life and
disability insurances. The agency also offers fidelity bonds
and banking products including CDs, vehicle loans, retirement and educational planning.
“We are helping people protect their families and themselves while working to realize their hopes and dreams,”
said Ms. Spann Johnson, who opened the new agency in
January after the retirement of State Farm agent Allen
Shinaberry.
State Farm began in 1922 in Bloomington, Illinois, and
today it is the largest auto, home and life insurance company in the United States.
“At Julie Spann Johnson State Farm, we pride ourselves in the fact that we are working diligently to protect
our customers with every policy we make,” said the agent.
“When you purchase your insurance through our agency,
we want you to understand what you are buying and why.
It is not about putting you in a product you don’t need,
want or can’t afford.
“Customer service also is of the utmost importance in
our office. It is important to us that our customers feel valued. We know there are plenty of options when choosing
where they buy insurance.”
Ms. Spann Johnson explained that situations in everyone’s life changes, grows and evolves and so does insurance and financial needs. The coverage one had five or 10
years ago may not be appropriate today.
“We strive to sit down with policy holders every 12 to
18 months to make sure everything is relevant to their life
situation,” added the agent.
The new agency currently has four, full-time licensed
team members and a part-time receptionist.
“Many people will recognize Kim, our office manager,
as she worked for Mr. Shinaberry for 15 years,” said Ms.
Spann Johnson.
Julie Spann Johnson State Farm Agency is a member of
the Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Rossford
Business Association and Waterville Chamber of Commerce.
The agency is a supporter of Downtown Perrysburg’s
First Friday events and Harrison Rally Day.
“We sponsor various local sports teams, and we make
a contribution to a local charity each month based on recommendations from our policy holders,” she added.
The agency strives to be of service for its customers,
exceeding their expectations, said the owner/agent.
“By understanding our customers’ needs, we can help
to ensure they are prepared and protected from the unexpected and in addition to helping them plan and build for
the future,” she said. “We are here to contribute to the overall welfare of our community through sharing of our time,
talents and resources.
“We want to be the community’s first choice for financial and insurance services. We aspire to provide first in
class customer service and to build enduring customer relationships. We are thrilled to be a part of this community.”
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Drs. Zouhary and Fisher, DDS
849 Dixie Highway, Rossford• 419-666-3327
Drs. Zouhary and Fisher, DDS, Inc.,
has been an established practice in Rossford
since 1966.
“We are a professional independent
health care facility offering the highest quality of dentistry to the community. Tender
loving care is extended in an environment
where the physical and emotional, as well as
spiritual well-being of the patient is taken
into consideration. We are committed to
making this care available and affordable to
all who seek its reward.”
Dr. William Zouhary is a native Toledoan. He received his dental degree from St.
Louis University Dental School. He lives in
Perrysburg with his wife Janie. They have
five children and 15 grandchildren.
Dr. Zouhary is an active volunteer in
many community organizations.
Dr. Fisher grew up in Montpelier, Ohio.
He received his dental degree from Ohio
State University. He lives in Whitehouse
with his wife Judy. They have three children
and five grandchildren.
Dr. Fisher enjoys spending time with his
family and is a true Ohio State Buckeye fan.
Dr. Zouhary and Dr. Fisher would like to
welcome new patients to join their dental
family.
“We offer excellent dental care, while
making you feel welcomed and comfortable
with every one of your visits.”
The dental office staff of Drs. Bill Zouhary and Tim Fisher, DDS.
Fitness By Your Side
419-340-7003 • [email protected]
Tim Waller.
Fitness By Your Side offers in-home personal fitness training, nutrition counseling
and fitness assessments to track progress.
Owned by Tim Waller, Fitness By Your
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“I decided to move
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roots, and start an inhome fitness program to help the people of
the Perrysburg area to reach their fitness
goals,” said the Ohio native. “I want to help
my clients get healthy and improve their
quality of life.”
Mr. Waller offers flexible training times
and customized fitness programs in the convenience of the client’s home.
“I have worked with clients of all ages–12
to 88–and all levels of physical ability,” said
the trainer. “Every client receives one-on-one
training. I take the time to discuss obstacles
and concerns with each client and keep them
motivated and moving forward.”
In working with
his clients, Mr.
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“The foundation of my business is to assist my clients in reaching their goals quickly
and efficiently through customized comprehensive fitness programs,” he added.
For additional information, call Mr. Waller
at 419-340-7003 or send an email to
[email protected].
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Perrysburg Bicentennial
1816 - 2016
Mayor
Michael J. Olmstead
Executive Committee
Deb Mauk
Kim Klewer
Sherina Ohanian
Deb Buker
Jennifer Fehnrich
Joe Klein
Advisory Committee
Scott Lonsdale
Sabrina Weaver
Judy Justus
Tom Hosler
Jeff Abke
Sandy Latchem
Debbie Paul
Gary Nordahl
Richard Baranowski
Bob Venzel
Celebrate 200 Years of History...Tradition...Family
Plans are under way to celebrate Perrysburg’s
200th Birthday!
The Bicentennial Committee wants YOU to join the festivities!
Do you have an idea for the Bicentennial? Would you like to
volunteer? Do you have an event next year to include?
Send an email to
[email protected]
Event Schedule 2016
(Tentative)
• “Happy Birthday Perrysburg!” Party
Wednesday, April 27
Way Public Library
•200 Year Grand Celebration
Saturday, April 30
Municipal Building and Grounds
•200 Year Gala
Saturday, May 14
Carranor Hunt and Polo Club
Celebration Days
Saturday, June 25
•Rock the Clock
At The Town Center at Levis Commons
Thursday, June 30
•Farmers Market & Music at the Market
Friday, July 1
Bicentennial Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. First Friday
Commodore Schoolyard Car Show
Saturday, July 2
Bicentennial Rotary Parade, Kids Day, Vendor Booths
Chicken BBQ
Sunday, July 3
Sunrise Prayer Service
Food Festival at the Fort
200 YEAR FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
Bicentennial
Throughout the year, activities include lecture series, historical presentations, home tours, historical re-enactments, cemetery tours, beard
growing contest, scavenger hunt, duck races, school events, carriage
rides, fund-raisers and more!
www.perrysburgbicentennial2016.com • 419-508-0142
Perrysburg Bicentennial • P.O. Box 216-PB • Perrysburg, Ohio 43552
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Perrysburg Area Democratic Club
Serving Northern Wood County
To learn more about upcoming events or to join the mailing list,
please visit perrysburgareademocraticclub.org or
Facebook.com/PerrysburgAreaDemocraticClub.
The purpose of our organization is to: Rachel Johnson at 419-344-1218 or perrys
•Support the policies of the Democratic [email protected].
Party
Officers
•Help the Wood County Executive ComRachel Johnson—President
mittee achieve party goals
Barb Baumgartner—Vice President
•Inform Members and other local DemocCarol Russell—Secretary
rats of the policies and programs of the DemoStarr Wlodarski—Treasurer
cratic Party
Board of Trustees
•Help the Wood County Executive ComSharon Belkofer
mittee recruit qualified candidates for local ofTom Galloway
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Jaclyn Haines
•Help local endorsed Democratic candiWalter Hales
dates win election to office
Karen Lingeman
Stephen Long
Upcoming PADC Meetings
Tom Mackin
Open to All Area Democrats
Tim McCarthy
•Thursday, August 20, 2015–Way Library,
Jon Orser
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Judy Reitzel
•Thursday, October 8, 2015–Way Library,
Rick Rettig
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Jerry Robison
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You may also contact our club’s president, Oak Court, Perrysburg OH 43551
Perrysburg Chiropractic, Inc.
139 West Indiana Avenue, Suite 102
419-874-4463 • www.perrysburgchiropractic.com
This year, Dr. Wayne Koskinen, founder and owner of Perrysburg Chiropractic, Inc., is celebrating 25 years of “caring.”
He describes his practice not only as chiropractic services but
chiropractic health services.
“We have helped thousands of people change their lives and
live life to its fullest,” said the chiropractor. “This has been the
most satisfying part of my practice. We give complete care, and
each patient receives the care they need.”
Located in downtown Perrysburg, the practice offers a full
array of chiropractic services–treatment to improve mobility and
range of motion and alleviate lower back and neck pain,
headache, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow and rotator cuff pain. The
family practice also specializes in sports injury and enhancement, nutritional consulting and massage therapy, which, said
the doctor, is an addition to chiropractic treatment.
Dr. Koskinen is a certified chiropractic sports physician and
also trained in chiropractic radiology and nutritional consulting–
a very important part of health care, he added.
In addition, he was chosen to be an adjunct staff at the University of Toledo Medical Center to help fourth year medical students get a better understanding of chiropractic. He served at
UTMC for 10 years.
The philosophy of the practice is to provide the safest and
most effective chiropractic health care to the residents of the
greater Perrysburg area in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
The chiropractor and his staff care for patients like family,
offering attentive and comprehensive service. A careful ap-
pointment schedule helps ensure that patients have little or no
wait time, and staff members are always willing to help patients
understand their insurance coverage.
Originally, the doctor opened his practice in Perrys Landing
and in 2005 moved to its current location in the Arbor Building
on the corner of Indiana Avenue and Walnut Street. The practice
is the longest operating chiropractic practice in Perrysburg. In
2007, he opened a satellite office in Whitehouse, Fallen Timbers
Chiropractic, which is managed by Dr. Luke Amodeo.
Dr. Koskinen plans to expand the practice to provide sports
rehabilitation, conditioning and training.
His daughter suffered an ACL tear, and he believes that
proper training and conditioning can reduce the risk for injury.
“Due to my daughter’s injury, I want to offer these programs to
athletes of all ages,” he said.
When he opened his practice in Perrysburg 25 years ago, Dr.
Koskinen didn’t hesitate to get involved in the community. He is
a member and past president of the Perrysburg Rotary and Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce. He has served as president
of the Perrysburg Schools Foundation Board and volunteered
with the Perrysburg High School Marching Band, PHS theater
and coached soccer, little league, flag football and softball.
He and his family are active members of Grace United
Methodist Church, and the doctor plays bass in the contemporary
service praise band.
Dr. Koskinen continues to look forward to many more years
of providing the most current chiropractic services to the Perrysburg and surrounding communities.
Dr. Wayne Koskinen
Wood County Park District
The Nature Center at W.W. Knight Preserve
29530 White Road • 419-661-1697
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.”
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
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!”
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Local government issues.
The school’s honor roll.
Community events.
Local business news.
your hometown.
your newspaper.
• Perrysburg Messenger Journal
www.perrysburg.com
• Rossford Record Journal
www.rossford.com
• Holland-Springfield Journal
www.hollandsfj.us
• Point and Shoreland Journal
www.pointandshoreland.com
Founded in 1980 by Robert and Dorothy
Welch, Welch Publishing Co. is a full-service
printing/publication/mailing provider producing
newspapers and magazines as well as commercial, everyday business projects including business cards, letterheads, envelopes, brochures,
books, four color projects and advertisements.
The company utilizes both digital and offset
printing processes to give customers the best
available pricing and service. Small quantity,
high quality projects are especially suited to the
digital printing department. Larger quantities are
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No one covers the
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117 E. Second Street
419-874-4491
www.welchpublishing.com
Your newspaper and
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Did you know...
ods to afford the lowest possible cost to the customer.
Welch Publishing Co. is owner of four weekly
newspapers. The Perrysburg Messenger-Journal,
Rossford Record Journal, Point and Shoreland
Journal and Holland-Springfield Journal are community newspapers which provide readers with
focused local news not provided by other media.
Historically, the Perrysburg Messenger-Journal
can trace its beginning to 1853 when the first edition of the Perrysburg Journal was produced.
Each newspaper depends on its readers to be
the main source of news, which allows the pub-
lication to truly become a reflection of the community.
In addition to its own papers, Welch Publishing also prints for newspapers which do not have
their own printing plant. Quality four-color printing is available for these customers on the web
press located at the Welch Publishing printing
plant. Other web printing projects are performed
on this same press line.
Many of the printing customers utilize the
mailing services which include the latest software
programs which provide discounted mailing
costs. Welch Publishing Co. can design, produce
and mail your project. Custom mailing features
allow for personalized messages on each mail
piece.
Other services provided include in-house
graphic design and Web site development. All
services are provided at the lowest possible
prices. Welch Publishing endeavors to provide
the best quality at the lowest possible cost to the
customer.
Office and pre-print production location is in
the heart of downtown Perrysburg at 117 East
Second Street, the historic former post office. A
separate printing facility is located in Rossford.
Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards
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The Journal Newspapers
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117 East Second Street, Perrysburg • 419-874-4491
www.perrysburg.com • www.rossford.com • www.pointandshoreland.com • www.hollandsfj.us
The Perrysburg 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 20 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
Newspaper.”
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 great place to
live, work and raise a family.
The Journal is represented by staff members
in the Perrysburg Rotary Club, Exchange Club,
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce,
Downtown Perrysburg Inc. and the American
Cancer Society.
The paper is a proud sponsor of Harrison
Rally Day, the Perrysburg American Cancer Society Bark for Life and Making Stides for Breast
Cancer, Downtown Perrysburg Inc. events,
Wood County Humane Society Wine and
Cheese Benefit and Mutt Strutt, Humane Ohio
and Planned Pethood Paw Hoorah.
Also, the Messenger Journal has participated
in fund-raising events for the American Red
Cross, Perrysburg Christians United, Perrysburg
School District, Operation Breadbasket, Hannah’s Socks 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, Santa’s Christmas House, Splash Bash and
Sand-Tastic.
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 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
website design and development. Our Perrysburg location now offers quick turn-around
color printing.
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 419874-4491 or visit the website www.perrys
burg.com.
The Rossford Record Journal can trace its
roots back to 1939. “Your Hometown Newspaper” is the slogan of the Rossford Record
Journal, and the main focus is the news that 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 January 1, 1993.
The printing press plant was moved to 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 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 publications.
The Record Journal is proud to support
community groups and activities such as the
Rossford Business Association, Rossford Public Library, Rossford High School Athletic
Boosters, Rossford Police Patrolmen’s Association, Rossford Firefighters Association,
Rossford Eagles, American Cancer Society of
Wood County, Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau, the RBA Business Fair, the RHS
AfterProm, Rossford Riverfest celebration, All
Saints Catholic Church summer festival and
more.
An on-line version of the newspaper can be
viewed on the Internet at www.rossford.com.
News alerts can be found by following us on
Facebook.
Readers also are welcome to use the website to send a letter to the editor or submit a
classified advertisement. The deadline is noon
on Monday.
Anyone with a press release or news items
is invited to turn them 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 [email protected].
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
10,500 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 34,000 homes.
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
up-to-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 services including menus, flyers, business
stationery and business cards.
The Point and Shoreland Journal promotes
the annual Point Place Days which is spon-
sored 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, visit us online at
pointandshoreland.com, or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
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 9,000 homes and
businesses.
The staff at the Journal feels strongly that
the dissemination of local news is critical to
the Holland/Springfield Township community.
People crave information about local events,
civic and township affairs and school news.
Through the years, Journal readers have made
their voices heard on issues ranging from
school levies to police protection.
Residents also have given life to the special “Journal Readers” column. The stories are
among the most popular pieces in the Journal
as readers travel around the world, sharing
their experiences and taking photographs of
themselves holding a copy of the paper at
unique locations. The staff appreciates the
many loyal readers who have helped to make
this column such a huge success.
Other highlights of the paper include a calendar of events, Springfield School columns,
public records section, obituaries and church
page. None of the stories or special sections
would
be
possible if not for local advertisers. These
businesses make it possible to print the newspaper each week. The Journal encourages area
residents to “Think Local First” when making
purchasing decisions and to support The Vil-
lage of Holland and Springfield Township
businesses that, through their advertising dollars, bring the Journal to your home each
week.
The staff at the Holland Springfield Journal looks forward to serving the community
for many years in the future, and we believe,
like Rowland Thompson of Allied Daily
Newspapers, that “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.”
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Miller/Younker Group, LLC Retirement Services
Ray Miller Jr. CLU, ChFC • Steve Younker CLU
1001 Dixie Highway Suite E, Rossford • 419-666-9740
Ray Miller, left, and Steve Younker, right, help clients protect
and prepare for their retirement.
Ray Miller and Steve Younker, owners of
Miller/Younker Group LLC Retirement Services,
have more than 80 years of combined experience
with clients in more than 10 states.
“Our goal at the Miller/Younker Group is to help
our clients achieve a secure retirement with independence and dignity,” Mr. Miller said.
With knowledge, understanding and the right
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With their help, you will be able to answer questions such as:
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•How should I handle health expenses and long
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•Will my money last as long as I do?
•How safe are my retirement assets?
•Will anything be left for my children and grandchildren?
Mr. Miller is a past president and active member
of the Rossford Business Association, and he currently serves on the Rossford Civil Service Commission.
A graduate of St Francis de Sales High School and
the University of Toledo, he holds degrees of Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant from the American College in Bryn Mawr,
Pennsylvania. He is married to Joyce (Rogacki), and
they have four children and three grandchildren.
Mr. Younker graduated from Gibsonburg High
School, Ohio State University and holds a Chartered
Life Underwriter degree from the American College.
He is a past director of a local bank and was
named the Ohio United Way Volunteer of the Year.
He also served in the U.S. Air Force, commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1967. After five years
of active duty, he continued with reserve duty until
2000. He earned the U.S. Air Force Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
He is married to Montressa (Cochran), and they
have two sons and five grandsons.
Mr. Miller and Mr. Younker welcome clients of
all ages who are looking to prepare for the future.
Contact them at 419-666-9740.
Signature Harley-Davidson
1176 Professional Drive • 419-873-2453
www.signaturehd.com
Why choose Signature Harley-Davidson
as your hometown dealer? Simple.
We don’t just sell bikes–we fulfill personal
dreams of freedom at Signature Harley-Davidson! Dreams of hitting the open road, wind in
your hair, the sound and the power of a V-twin
engine. Life isn’t about the destination, it’s
about the journey, and we’ll help you get there!
Since 1999, Signature Harley-Davidson has
been selling and servicing Harley-Davidson
motorcycles and serving the local community.
This state-of-the-art store boasts 20,000 square
feet, six service bays, 35 associates in four departments and sells more than 600 motorcycles
each year.
The Signature Harley-Davidson Sales Department offers a huge selection of brand new
and pre-owned motorcycles. They have the
benefit of a shared inventory of more than 300
in-stock motorcycles with their sister store,
Toledo Harley-Davidson. If someone is newly
exploring the idea of motorcycling, they are
happily welcomed into the dealership for a testspin on the Jumpstart, a stationary motorcycle
simulator.
Being open seven days a week, guarantees
availability to serve customers on their schedule. Our service consultants and technicians are
on-hand every day to keep your bike up and
running safely on the road. They offer Express
Lane Service, for quick services that can be
done in under an hour, to keep you rolling!
The knowledgeable parts and accessories
associates are available to find what you’re
looking for and to help customize your bike.
This department offers a wide variety of
Harley-Davidson parts, chrome accessories
and after-market products. The motor clothes
associates can help you outfit and customize
your wardrobe too! Anywhere from helmets,
boots and gloves, to T-shirts, jackets and jeans;
between these two departments, they have it
all.
Signature and Toledo Harley-Davidson are
proud to be active and supportive members of
the local communities.
Signature Harley-Davidson, where Perrysburg buys Harley-Davidson.
Signature Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle sales department offers new and
pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
All Saints Catholic Church and School
628 Lime City Road, Rossford
Parish 419-666-1393 • School 419-661-2070
www.allsaintscatholic.org
All Saints Catholic School first graders planting in the Franciscan garden.
All Saints Catholic School and Church are located
on a beautiful 17-acre campus on Lime City Road,
Rossford.
“We have about 1,100 registered families in our
parish,” said Father Kent Kaufman, pastor. “We are immensely blessed to have so many parishioners of all
ages who are active in our ministries.”
The parish reaches out to the community and encourages stewardship through its Franciscan Garden and
food pantry, annual blood drives, Caring Cooks program
for persons who are sick or recovering from illness, Appalachian service retreat, prayer blanket ministry, funeral luncheons prepared by church/school volunteers,
a St. Vincent de Paul Society that assists local families
in times of crisis, Show Them We Care group that packages care items for those in the military, and the Christmas Giving Tree program.
The annual July festival is famous for its polka dancing and pierogis, but the church also is known for its
homemade chicken paprikas dinners, Bingo every
Thursday evening, July rummage sale, and its annual
spring reverse raffle.
Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and weekdays at 8:15 a.m.
Confessions are Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic can contact
the dedicated RCIA team at the parish office for more
information.
All Saints Catholic School, preschool through grade
8, has a mission to collaborate with families to provide
quality 21st century education and Catholic faith formation, offering:
•Excellent technology training which includes 30
iPads, 30 Chrome Books, and Smartboards in every
classroom
•Accelerated math and language arts in middle
school
•Smaller student-teacher ratio
•Middle school class trips to Camp Storer, Service
Week, Washington, D.C.
•Expanded music education–instrumental band program now offered
•Before and after school extended care
“Parents who are looking for a school which focuses
on developing well-educated and well-rounded children
will find that and more at All Saints Catholic School,”
principal Teri Fischer said. “Our students are immersed
in academics, service, compassion, and in working to
lead lives that help make our world a better place.”
All Saints School also offers half- or full-day preschool with three- and five-day options, integrated advanced technology, art, music, physical education and
technology specialists, an innovative middle school program with electives, CYO athletics and many extra-curricular activities including a new violin (strings)
program and Spanish enrichment.
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Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitperrysburg.com
The Perrysburg Convention & Visitors
Bureau (CVB) was formed in March 1998
for the purpose of publicizing and promoting the City of Perrysburg through tourism
and convention business.
It is the mission of the Perrysburg CVB
to promote Perrysburg as a visitor destination area.
“We market Perrysburg to cultural, educational, historical, trade and other organizations to encourage them to visit
Perrysburg’s historic sites and to patronize
our restaurants, retail establishments, hotels
and motels,” said Sandy Latchem, CVB ex-
ecutive director.
The CVB responds to a variety of written,
online, phone and walk-in requests for relocation, visitor, tour and general information
about the city.
Last year, the CVB distributed approximately 10,000 copies of the Perrysburg Visitor’s Guide, and responded to more than
600 requests for relocation and visitor information.
The Perrysburg CVB is located at 105
West Indiana Avenue in Perry’s Landing and
is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
Perrysburg Farmers Market
The CVB manages the popular Perrysburg Farmers Market
now in its 17th season. The market is open every Thursday from
3 to 8 p.m. beginning the week
before Mother’s Day in May
until mid-October. Open rain or
shine, the market hosts more
than 50 full season vendors and
an additional 20 seasonal vendors.
Market-goers can stoll down
Louisiana Avenue in downtown
historic Perrysburg and enjoy the
many offerings of the farmers
market including fresh flowers
and plants, fresh vegetables and
fruits, fresh eggs and homemade
jams, BBQ sauces and a variety
of cheeses, along with handcrafted jewelry and dried flower
arrangements.
“I am so proud of how the
market has grown over the years
with the variety and quality of
our vendors,” said Ms. Latchem.
“I appreciate the loyal patronage
that we have had over the years
and hope the shoppers will continue to support the market as we
strive to continue to make it even
better.”
The Music at the Market outdoor concert series begins in midJune and continues through
August at the Commodore
Schoolyard, at the corner of
Louisiana and Indiana Avenues.
Concert-goers are encouraged
to bring blankets and chairs to the
lawn of the schoolyard and enjoy
an evening of entertainment with
area bands.
The series is sponsored by the
Perrysburg CVB, City of Perrysburg and Perrysburg Automall.
Music at the Market
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce
www.perrysburgchamber.com
The Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce is a
voluntary association of business people primarily from
throughout the Perrysburg area and northwest Ohio. The
Chamber was incorporated in 1968 and is a 501 (c) (6)
membership organization.
The Chamber, in partnership with the community, is
committed to the support of business growth and the 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.”
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,” says 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
it 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, business referrals, and health insurance discounts,” explains 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 new
members are always welcome. Among the Chamber’s annual events are an annual Golf Outing (July), and the Harrison Rally Day Festival (September).
For more information on chamber membership call Ms.
Latchem at 419-874-9147, visit the website www.perrys
burgchamber.com or email director@perrysburgcham
ber.com.
Harrison Rally Day
Saturday, September 12
Fun-Filled Family Day!
Downtown Perrysburg
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Parade at 10 a.m.
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Rossford Community Recreation Center
400 Dixie Highway, Rossford
419-666-2905 • www.rossfordrecreation.com
The Rossford Community Recreation Center offers state-of-the-art workout
equipment with affordable membership rates for all area residents.
“State-of-the-art equipment at a price you
can afford–that is what sets the Rossford
Community Recreation Center apart from
other fitness and recreational activities in the
area,” explained Ivan Kovacevic, Rossford
recreation director.
The RCRC is conveniently located at 400
Dixie Highway, in downtown Rossford, just
minutes from I-75 and just one mile south of
Hollywood Casino.
The facility includes a state-of-the-art Cardio Fitness Room featuring some of the
newest, most innovative commercial fitness
equipment on the market today and a recently
renovated weightroom that includes both circuit training and free weights.
Also available is a fitness studio that offers
kettlebells and plyometric equipment; two
meeting rooms for birthday parties or
bridal/baby showers; a large two court gymnasium that can house several sports including basketball, volleyball and pickleball, and
a second floor 1/16th mile track for runners
or walkers.
In addition to these facilities, the RCRC
also provides many programs, activities, and
services such as youth sports programs, adult
fitness programs and community special
events.
Memberships are available to all area residents. Flexible membership options fit all
needs–monthly, quarterly and annual memberships for all age groups, including youth,
adult, senior, and families.
The Rossford parks and recreation department also oversees Rossford’s excellent
parks–the largest of which are Veterans Memorial Park, Beech Street Park and Island
View Park.
Special events are offered in these parks
throughout the year, highlighted by the summer-ending Rossford Riverfest and Fireworks
at Veterans Memorial Park, coming August
22. Throughout the year, there also is a Halloween Haunted Trail and Spring Egg Hunt at
Island View Park.
Information about the RCRC, membership
options and rates, hours of operation, rental
rates and programming/events can be found
on
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page at www.facebook.com/rossfordrec.
Cat Tales The Clinic for Cats
7341 Airport Highway, Suite #1, Holland
419-868-5287 • www.cattalesthecatclinic.com
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Cat Tales the Clinic for Cats.
The first and only veterinary practice in the
Toledo Metropolitan area devoted exclusively
to feline medicine. Cat Tales was born of a desire to create a unique environment for cats and
their owners.
The hospital was established in 2005 by
three northwest Ohio veterinarians with more
than 50 years of combined clinical experience.
Dr. Bradley Reiser, Dr. Donald Fogle and
Dr. Paul French are the clinic founders and
members of a number of professional organizations, which include the American Association of Feline Practitioners, Cornell Feline
health Center, AVMA, OMVA, TVMA and the
Veterinary Ultrasound Society. Our small staff
consists of one Registered Veterinary Technician and one receptionist, creating the warm
comfortable atmosphere for clients and patients
alike. Janel Krauss RVT, received her degree
from Stautzenberger College in 2007, and has
been a valued member of our staff since graduation. Mary Porter, our receptionist, has been
a member of our staff since 2005.
Cat Tales the Clinic for Cats is a full-service
veterinary facility offering a wide range of
services to meet all your cat’s medical needs.
These services include: In house laboratory
testing, blood pressure monitoring, on site radiology, ultrasound and a wide range of surgical procedures and dental cleanings. The
creators of Cat Tales believe that cats are
unique animals with unique needs, and therefore designed a practice in which cats and their
owners will be comfortable and in the best of
care. If you’re looking for a special place for
your cat’s needs the staff at Cat Tales invites
you to call for an appointment today, or check
out our website and visit us on Facebook.
Cat Tales the Clinic for Cats is a full-service veterinary facility offering a
wide range of services to meet all your cat’s medical needs.
118 W. Wayne Street, Maumee
419-878-3934
www.bollinwealth.com
When people first learn that Bollin Wealth Management founder
Phil Bollin has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, their first
reaction is often something along the lines of “wow financial planning is
much different than engineering, how did you end up as a financial planner?” But Mr. Bollin sees his engineering background as perfect training for financial planning, “What most people don’t realize at first blush
is that engineering and financial planning are both inherently about solving problems. The only real difference is the type of problems you are
solving.”
And one of the biggest problems that Mr. Bollin and the rest of his
team at Bollin Wealth Management are trying to solve is helping retirees
maintain a comfortable retirement. “The retirement landscape has
changed dramatically in recent years,” adds Mr. Bollin. “Not too long
ago, retirement was a pretty simple matter. You retired after 35 or 40 years
with your employer, received your company pension and Social Security and lived 10, maybe 15 years in retirement. Now retirement has become much more complicated because of longer life expectancies, the
demise of private pensions, soaring health care costs, Social Security’s
uncertain outlook, and the burden of retirement planning falling squarely
on the shoulders of the individual retiree.”
As the retirement landscape continues to evolve, Bollin Wealth Management is positioning itself to advise pre-retirees and retirees on the best
strategies to attain and maintain a comfortable retirement. “There is so
Phillip Bollin, Certified Financial Planner™ much bad information out there right now,” says Mr. Bollin. “Many advisors are telling their clients to claim Social Security at 62 when it is
first available, but that strategy is often not in the long-term best interests
of the retiree. Too many advisors don’t take the time to explain all of the
risks retirees face, and are all too eager to sell them ‘safe’ investments that
can actually expose the retiree to other risks.”
Bollin Wealth Management focuses on educating clients on the different types of risk that retirees face, and helping them understand the
relationship between risk and reward for each retirement decision they
make. “We help our clients focus on the things that we can control: investment costs, spending, behavioral coaching and ensuring our clients
have the proper investment allocation,” commented Mr. Bollin. “We help
our clients stay disciplined with their financial plans and strategies, and
help them ignore the noise and things they can’t control like market conditions, interest rates, inflation and political conflicts.”
Mr. Bollin added, “We would like to be able to help everyone we
meet with to attain and maintain a comfortable retirement. But the reality is that we aren’t able to help some of the people we meet with because they are either looking for something that doesn’t exist or strategies
that have been proven not to work. We will often refer them elsewhere.
We know where we can add value to our clients’ lives, and we will not
take on opportunities that aren’t a good match for our expertise just to add
revenue.”
The planners at Bollin Wealth Management encourage you to visit
their website at www.bollinwealth.com, sign up for their monthly
newsletter and/or call the office at 419-878-3934 to schedule a free noobligation consultation.
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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
ASSISTED LIVING and MEMORY CARE
Kingston Residence of Perrysburg
333 East Boundary Street . . . . . . . . .419-872-6200
ATTORNEYS
Anspach Meeks Ellenberger, LLP
Garrick O. White
300 Madison Avenue
Suite 1600, Toledo . . . . . . . . . . . .419-246-5757
Dombey & Hart
110 West Second Street . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3569
Fraser, Clemens, Martin & Miller
28366 Kensington Lane. . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-1100
www.fraser-ip.com
Handwork & Kerscher, LLP
1090 West South Boundary . . . . . . .419-872-6600
Heban, Sommer and Murphree, LLC
200 Dixie Highway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-662-3100
www.hsm-law.net
Gerald M. Kobil
118 West South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-874-3322
Leatherman & Witzler
Noll, Howard, Skaff & Pentycofe
353 Elm Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3536
Michael Prephan, Jr.
105 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-2261
Robison, Curphey & O’Connell
Paul Croy
204 Farnsworth, Waterville . . . . . .419-878-2931
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Perrysburg Collision Service
135 West Third Street . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-8714
AWARDS AND ENGRAVING
All Star Trophy
7796 Ponderosa Rd., Suite C . . . . . .419-661-8711
BAKERIES
Morning Fresh Bakeries, Inc.
1121 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . .419-873-6688
BANKING and SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS
First Federal Bank
1077 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-8326
GenoaBank
9920 Olde U.s. 20, Rossford. . . . . . . . . 419-873-9818
The State Bank and Trust
610 East South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-874-2090
BATTERIES and ACCESSORIES
Dynalite Corporation
26040 A Glenwood Road . . . . . . . . . .419-873-1706
CATERING and FOOD SERVICE
Extra Virgin Food Services
25561 Fort Meigs Road, Suite E . . . .419-874-0431
www.evfoodservices.com
CHILD CARE and TUTORING
Children’s Discovery Center
11090 Avenue Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-8203
7033 Lighthouse Way . . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-4510
CHIROPRACTOR
Turning Point Chiropractic
353 Elm Street, Suite B . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4840
www.MyTurningPointChiro.com
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
CONCRETE
419 Superior Street, Rossford . . . . . .855-765-5451
www.visitrossfordohio.com
CREDIT UNION
Directions Credit Union
27427 Crossroads Pkw, Rossford . . .419-873-1356
www.directionscu.org
DANCE SCHOOL
Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts
156 West South Boundary . . . . . . . .419-874-6773
DENTIST
Drs. Zouhary adn Fisher, DDS, Inc.
849 Dixie Highway, Rossford . . . . . .419-666-3327
FARM SUPPLIES
Luckey Farmers, Inc.
11330 Avenue Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3525
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Citizen Advisory Group
702 Commerce Drive, Suite 130
Perrysburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-0204
www.citizenadvisory.com
Edward Jones–Justin Knierim
849 Dixie Highway, Rossford. . . . . . . . .419-666-1910
www.edwardjones.com
Fourth Dimension Financial Group
27121 Oakmead Drive, Suite B . . . . .419-931-0704
www.fourthdimensionfinancial.com
Sharma Financial Services
26974 Eckel Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-536-8213
Skotynsky Financial Group, LLC
Securities offered through Raymond James
Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC
FUNERAL HOME
Rossford-Sujkowski Funeral Home
830 Lime City Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-666-1566
GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
Haas Garage Door Co.
26020 Glenwood Road . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4356
GROCERIES
Kazmaier’s
127 East Second Street . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4325
HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING
Perrysburg Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-7163
Schwabel Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-9900
Rossford Heating and Cooling
419 Superior Street, Rossford. . . . . . . 419-666-5699
www.rossfordheatingandcooling.com
HOME HEALTH CARE
Comfort Keepers
109 West Fifth Street . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4880
INSURANCE
BCA Insurance Group
28350 Kensington Lane . . . . . . . . . .419-931-0742
www.bca-ins.com
PBK Insurance Agency
Patricia Bloomer-Kirkpatrick
13001 Roachton Road . . . . . . . . .419-873-0100
Smithers Insurance Agency
229 Superior Street, Rossford . . . . . .419-666-5703
State Farm Insurance,
Julie Spann Johnson
842 W. South Boundary . . . . . . . .419-874-2039
State Farm Insurance,
Barry Van Hoozen
130 West South Boundary . . . . . .419-872-9444
T. Wood Agency, LLC
Trina Wood
112 Louisiana Avenue . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4959
JEWELERS
Broer Freeman
Ottawa Hills Shopping Center
4328 West Central Avenue . . . . . .419-536-5272
McGivern Company
112 West Second Street . . . . . . . . . .419-874-4473
LIBRARY
Rossford Public Library
720 Dixie Highway, Rossford. . . . . . . 419-666-0924
LOCKSMITHS
Locke’s Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3461
MEDICAL
Davinci Medical
Dr. Nick Pfleghaar
101 West Indiana Avenue . . . . . . .419-874-4550
www.davincimedicaldpc.com
NEWSPAPERS
Holland-Springfield Journal
Point-Shoreland Journal
Rossford Record 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
Perrysburg Commons Retirement Center
and Heartland of Perrysburg
Nursing/Rehab Facility
10542 Fremont Pike
Call for information . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-1931
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Mike Olmstead’s Performance Over Pain
1090 W. South Boundary, Suite 200
performanceoverpain.com . . . . . . . . .419-872-1914
Physical Therapy Consultants of Perrysburg
Julie Gresko Olmstead
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
Suite MM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-873-0891
REAL ESTATE
A.A. Green Realty, Inc.
26580 North Dixie Highway . . . . . . . .419-931-7355
Welles Bowen Realtors
1677 Lance Pointe, Maumee . . . . . .419-891-0888
RENTAL HALLS
Graystone Banquet Hall and Conference Center
29101 Hufford Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-5016
RESTAURANTS
Burger King “Home of the Whopper”
10796 Fremont Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-5111
Casa Barron
Fricker’s
27390 Helen Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-3605
Hot Head Burritos
104 East South Boundary Street . . . .419-872-2072
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
835 Lime City Road, Rossford. . . . . . . .419-666-7575
The Wayward Inn
1213 Schreier Road, Rossford . . . . .419-666-3288
Tim Hortons
1011 Buck Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-661-1468
SEWER SERVICE
Clean Thru Sewer Service
905 Bexton Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-9407
TAX SERVICE
Preferred Tax Service
148 East South Boundary . . . . . . . . .419-872-0600
TOOL RENTAL
Black Swamp Equipment
12418 Williams Road . . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-9944
Great Lakes Rental
26860 Eckel Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-874-7951
VETERINARIANS
5100 Brockway Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .419-872-0920
WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Northwest Water & Sewer District
12560 Middleton Pike, BG . . . . . . .1-877-354-9090
WINDOW CLEANING
Perrysburg Window & Gutter Cleaning
www.pburgwindowclng.com . . . . . . .419-874-2482
Suburban Window Cleaning
7796 Ponderosa Unit G . . . . . . . . . . .419-661-8550
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The Edge Dance Complex &
Fliptastic Center
25571 Fort Meigs Road • 419-262-4312
www.theedgedancecomplex.com
The Edge Dance Complex is now accepting registrations
for 2015-16 sessions.
The Edge Dance Complex is a place for
each child to grow and learn in dance, become
confident in themselves and their abilities. Each
dance student feels a part of something very
unique and special.
“We strive to bring out the best in our
dancers by challenging them every class, in a
loving and positive atmosphere, with sincere
concern for each child’s personal dance growth
and well being,” said Tammy McCully, owner
of the dance complex along with her husband
Jeff McCully. “We believe choosing this art
form for your child will be a positive decision
that will last a lifetime in every aspect of life.”
Located on Fort Meigs Road, The Edge
Dance Complex & Fliptastix Center offers professional dance and tumbling classes including
tap, jazz, contemporary, ballet, point and hiphop. The complex also offers combo classes,
creative classes and adult classes.
“We take pride in offering the best technique classes and tumbling classes for young
dancers,” said Mrs. McCully, adding that the
dance complex also offers dance for the com-
petitive dancer. “We employ the best-of-thebest professional dancers, and we are very
proud of our staff.
Many of The Edge dancers currently are involved with college dance teams and working
in the professional arena.
Founded 12 years ago by the McCullys, the
dance complex is in its second year at the Perrysburg location. Over the years, the complex
has expanded numerous times, most recently
adding a full tumbling center.
“We are national title winners,” said the
owners. “We also are honorary cast members
of Disney and earned the Mouseketeer award.”
The dance complex dancers are very active
in the community, marching in parades, visiting nursing homes, performing for fund-raising
events and raising funds for cancer research
and the progeria foundation.
“We plan on expanding even more in Perrysburg and calling this home for many years,”
said the McCullys.
The Edge Dance Complex is now accepting
registrations for 2015-16 sessions.
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www.yourptc.com • [email protected]
Downtown Perrysburg
Inc.’s Winterfest 2015 will
host the National Ice Carving
Association’s (NICA) U.S.
National Ice Carving Championship (NICC) competition
this Friday and Saturday,
February 20 and 21 in downtown Perrysburg and the
Town Center at Levis Commons.
The NICC is the U.S.
premier event that crowns
NICA’s national champion.
To qualify to compete in this
event, ice carvers had to
place first, second or third at
any NICA-sanctioned competition or scoring a bronze
medal during their career.
This special event has
two categories–professional
and master.
The professional category is for carvers who are at
the bronze to low silver range
in scoring. The master category is geared to carvers who
consistently score silver to
medals.
Twenty, first-class master
and professional ice carvers
will compete in Perrysburg
for $15,000 of prize money
and the national title and then
display their ice creations.
Master and professional
division carvers will be given
three hours on Friday to
carve one block of Levis
Commons and four hours on
Saturday in downtown Perrysburg to carve a two block
showpiece.
Joining the competition
in the master category will be
Rich Daly, who is recognized
by the Guinness World
Records as “the World’s
Fastest Ice Carver.” Mr. Daly
captured the title in 2013
after carving 60 ice sculptures in two hours, 52 minutes and 12 seconds, beating
the old record of four hours,
22 minutes and 55 seconds
set back in 2002.
Mr. Daly, from Long Island, New York, has been
carving ice since 2000 and is
president of Ice Melodies,
Inc. Throughout the winter,
the ice carver travels to local
and nationally sanctionedice carving competitions and
is recognized as one of the
top carvers in the U.S. earning two gold medals at the
2014 U.S. National Ice Carving Championships.
He became the U.S. National Speed Ice Carving
Champion in 2012 and the
Masters Division Multi block
Champion in 2014. Mr. Daly
has won more than 50 NICA
medals from recognized
events, which includes five
gold medals in five events
this season.
When not traveling and
carving ice, Mr. Daly is employed by the William Floyd
School District on Long Island as a culinary arts
teacher.
“We are very excited to
host the ice carving championships in Perrysburg. And to
have 20 master and professional carvers from around
the country including Rich
Daly is awesome,” said Rob
Brunner, event chairman.
“We are expecting thousands
of people to visit downtown
Perrysburg and the Town
Center at Levis Commons to
watch the competition and
Presents
enjoy the many activities
planned for the event.”
In addition to the competition, there will be ice carvings sponsored by area
businesses and organizations
on both sides of Louisiana
Avenue and Levis Commons
for public viewing.
Master and professional
division carvers will be given
three hours on Friday to
carve one block of Levis
Commons and four hours on
Saturday in downtown Perrysburg to carve a two block
showpiece.
Joining the competition
in the master category will be
Rich Daly, who is recognized
by the Guinness World
Records as “the World’s
Fastest Ice Carver.” Mr. Daly
captured the title in 2013
after carving 60 ice sculptures in two hours, 52 minutes and 12 seconds, beating
the old record of four hours,
22 minutes and 55 seconds
set back in 2002.
The NICC is the U.S.
premier event that crowns
NICA’s national champion.
www.PerrysburgCommunityCalendar.com
ADD YOUR EVENT to
WWW.PERRYSBURGCOMMUNITYCALENDAR.COM
It’s simple!
1. Email details of event–organization, date, time, website and
contact person/telephone/email or to [email protected].
2. Drop off or mail the above information to the Messenger Journal office, 117 East Second Street, Perrysburg 43551.
The Perrysburg Community Calendar is a detailed calendar of
events featuring:
•Fund-raising activities/events for organizations such as
celebrity wait night, Relay for Life, races/walks, etc.
•School events including theater, sports, etc.
•Area activities such as First Fridays, Music at the Market, fireworks, parades, car shows, etc.
The event will be listed along with a website or email contact for
additional information.
All copy is subject to the approval of Welch Publishing,
who reserves the right to reject or cancel submission at any time.
419-874-4491 • www.perrysburg.com
Penta Career Center
Page 57
9301 Buck Road
Perrysburg
419-666-1120 (High School)
419-661-6555 (Adult Education)
Penta Career Center is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2015.
The school is located at 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg Township.
For 50 years, Penta Career Center has
provided career-technical training programs for high school students in its member school communities. Penta was the
first multi-county vocational school in the
nation when it opened in 1965. From 1965
– 2008, Penta was located on Oregon
Road (next to Owens Community College). A new era began for Penta in 2008
when it constructed a new, 522,000
square-foot school on Buck Road in Perrysburg Township. The school is expanded
not only in size but, more importantly, in
terms of curriculum and scope of services.
Penta provides innovative career-technical
programs, expanded academic courses and
enhancements to traditional programs.
Penta offers a focused, career-oriented
education for students who wish to
achieve success in a chosen career, in two
or four-year colleges, in the military,
through additional certifications, or wherever their paths may lead. In addition, students learn what is expected in the world
of work. Penta currently offers 29 careertechnical programs for high school students in areas such as marketing, business,
health, construction, manufacturing,
human services, agriculture and transportation.
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.
Penta also provides training programs
for area adults through its Adult & Continuing Education division. A variety of
programs are available in areas such as:
medical, welding, construction, automotive and machine trades. Affordable
ed2go® online courses also are offered for
adults. In addition, Penta provides customized training for employers and employees.
Adult Basic and Literacy
Education (ABLE) classes are provided at
the Penta campus and at more than 35 convenient locations.
Recently, Penta Adult & Continuing
Education was chosen as one of five Ohio
educational institutions that will share a
$2.5 grant to develop an Adult Diploma
Program. The goal of the new program is
to provide adult students, 22 years and
older, the opportunity to earn their high
school diploma through grant funded job
training for in-demand careers.
Penta also is the proud recipient of a
grant that will establish a new Robotics &
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative (RAMTEC). During
the 2015-16, the new RAMTEC initiative
will expose high school and adult students
to robotics and engineering technology
training. Students also will have the opportunity to earn important industry certifications in robotics, CNC, welding and
maintenance technician.
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 programs can contact Penta’s Adult and
Continuing Education division at 419-6616555. Information also is available at
Smith Bonds & Surety
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316 North Michigan, Suite 200, Toledo
419-865-7300 • www.smithbondsurety.com
The Smith Bonds & Surety staff includes, from left: Jonathan Smith, chief
operations officer; Mary Smith, chief executive officer; Susi Burke,
office manager, and Marci Dilabbio, Ohio agent coordinator.
Smith Bonds & Surety specializes in all
court-ordered bonds including bail, guardianship, probate, performance, bid, employee dishonesty, junk and any other type of contract
bond.
Located in Toledo, Smith Bonds & Surety
is owned and managed by Mary Smith and
Perrysburg resident Jonathan Smith.
Founded in 1989 by Mrs. Smith, the then
two-agent office focused on bonds in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. In 2006,
Mr. Smith joined the business with the intent
to grow the business outside of Lucas and
Wood counties. Today, Smith Bonds & Surety
has 40 plus agents across Ohio and Michigan
with offices in Dearborn, Michigan, and Dayton along with the Toledo office.
Plans are currently underway to expand
into Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
“We handle cases with professionalism and
maintain a level of integrity that exceeds industry standards,” said Mr. Smith. “Our clients
are treated with respect and dignity and information is treated with the utmost care and confidentiality.”
Smith Bonds & Surety also is an insurance
education provider/educator for the states of
Ohio, Indiana and soon Michigan. The busi-
ness trains agencies across the nation on state
and national laws, case laws and behaving in a
professional and ethical manner.
“In the bail bond industry, we are a managing general agency through Roche Surety,” explained Mr. Smith. “Through Roche Surety,
we hire and train agents and agencies throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. For other
types of bonds, we are an underwriter for CNA
Surety, Traveler’s Insurance and Universal.
We strive to find the right company to fit the
needs of our clients.”
It is Smith Bonds & Surety’s belief that
courteous and efficient customer service along
with sustaining a good professional reputation
with courts and attorneys will make a better
industry, agency and agent.
“We fight hard to uphold not just the industry, but our client’s rights,” added Mr.
Smith. “We believe that our job does not just
end when the bond is posted, but ends when
the case is over. We do everything in our
power to maintain friendly and honest communication with both the defendant and the indemnitor.”
Smith Bonds & Surety is proud to donate
to the CASA program, food banks and to
breast cancer research.
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 coalition on
health that exists to improve the quality and control the costs of health care in the greater Toledo
region. FrontPath was established in 1988 by eight
Toledo-based Fortune 500 companies.
FrontPath offers a robust network of healthcare
providers that includes more than 85 hospitals,
over 8,500 physicians and a full complement of
ancillary providers covering the health care needs
of members that live in northwest Ohio, southeast
Michigan and northeast Indiana.
FrontPath members have access to six nationally recognized specialty hospitals: the Mayo
Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, University of Michigan
Medical Center, Ohio State Medical Center, James
Cancer Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
According to Susan Szymanski, president and
CEO, FrontPath is member-owned and exists to
serve its members’ interests only. The members
are in full control of the benefits offered in the
workplace. FrontPath offers health care plans with
superior access and choice, best pricing possible,
comprehensive coverage and flexible benefits.
The coalition’s purpose is to support members
as a not-for-profit corporation; increase competition in the health care market to make sure the
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 quality of health care for the
entire community at an affordable price.
Whether it is purchasing health care services
under FrontPath’s self-insured PPO network
arrangement or Pharmacy Benefits Management
Program, members enjoy greater savings than they
could achieve on their own or through similar
group purchasing arrangements.
The staff includes Susan Szymanski, Jodi
Walker, Carol Barnard, Mark Schroeder, Tracy
Thomson, Dana Cattell and Nick Strausbaugh.
FrontPath’s corporate headquarters is located
at 12875 Eckel Junction Road, Suite B, Perrysburg. To learn more about FrontPath and how to
become a member, call 419-891-5206 or visit the
website at www.frontpathcoalition.com.
The staff at FrontPath Health Coalition includes, front row, from left, Sue
Szymanski and Jodi Walker. Second row, from left, Mark Schroeder, Tracy
Thompson, Dana Cattell, Carol Barnard and Nick Strausbaugh.
Fort Meigs Family Chiropractic
419-874-0405 • www.fortmeigschiropractic.com
Dr. Brown, his wife Sandy, and family.
Fort Meigs Family Chiropractic has
been serving the Perrysburg area and surrounding communities for 22 years–the last
12 years at the West South Boundary location.
Owned and managed by William P. Brown,
D.C., Fort Meigs Family Chiropractic offers
services for the entire family–from newborn
to elderly–for injuries, general aches and
pains, health and wellness.
In helping clients achieve their health care
goals, chiropractic treatment may include specific chiropractic adjustments, electrical muscle stimulation, hot or cold packs, ultrasound
or traction.
The practice also provides individualized
in-office stretch and exercise programs that
patients continue at home. Supports and pillows are available to patients.
“We treat each patient as an individual, as
we would want to be treated. We want to help
you achieve wellness through supporting the
body’s ability to heal through correcting misalignment,” is the philosophy and mission
statement of the practice.
Fort Meigs Family Chiropractic is a network provider for major insurance plans and
is BWC certified.
Appointments are encouraged to minimize
wait times, however, walk-ins are always welcome. Fort Meigs clientele enjoy the accommodation of their needs and busy schedules
with the practice’s flexible policy.
While health care in many areas has become a business, Fort Meigs Family Chiropractic continues to treat the individual with
the highest quality care.
Being family-owned and operated, the
doctor and staff know the patients and their
families–they are not just symptoms noted in
a file.
Dr. Brown has established relationships
with a wide variety of doctors and health care
professionals to help patients achieve their
health care goals.
Fort Meigs Family Chiropractic supports
Perrysburg Schools, where their three children attend, and the family takes an active
role in the Perrysburg bands and vocal music.
Mrs. Brown serves on the board for the Perrysburg Band Boosters. The family also is active in their church community and volunteer
with Feed My Starving Children.
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