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Asset Protection Corporation.......................................39
Big Daddy Graphics, LLC............................................36
Body & Sole.................................................................20
Bollin Wealth Management..........................................12
Brodava Salon.............................................................18
Brown and Brown of Ohio, Inc.....................................27
Buchanan Nipper, LLC................................................13
Buckeye CableSystem................................................40
Buderer Drug Co..........................................................42
Children’s Discovery Center........................................19
Christian Home Care...................................................33
Citizen Advisory Group................................................26
City of Perrysburg..........................................................2
City of Perrysburg Department of Public Service........17
Colorful Living..............................................................22
Corporate Housing Systems.......................................12
Design Entertainment LLC..........................................36
Downtown Perrysburg, Inc..........................................30
Dunright Building Services..........................................46
Dynalite Corporation....................................................15
Ed Schmidt Automotive Group....................................28
Edward Jones–Lee and Loren Odegaard...................37
Farmers & Merchants State Bank...............................23
First Federal Bank.......................................................41
Fort Meigs...................................................................25
FrontPath Health Coalition..........................................22
Gary Johns Financial Strategies, LLC.........................29
GenoaBank..................................................................19
Grace United Methodist Church..................................33
Great Lakes Gunworx................................................45
Great Lakes Medical Services.....................................4
Griffioen Insurance Agency............................................6
House of Tradition........................................................42
In 2 Art Studio..............................................................13
Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc...............................27
Kazmaier’s Five Star Market.......................................20
Kingston Residence of Perrysburg................................7
Knot & Rope Supply.....................................................6
Law Offices of Heban, Sommer and Murphree, LLC...34
Law Offices of Leatherman and Witzler.......................27
Index of Businesses
The Manor at Perrysburg.............................................44
Mercy...........................................................................16
McGivern Jewelers......................................................10
Mossing Spas and More..............................................36
Penta Career Center....................................................15
Performance Over Pain...............................................38
Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts.................6
Perrysburg Animal Care.............................................43
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce....................34
Perrysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau...............34
Perrysburg Electric......................................................14
Perrysburg Eye Center, Inc.........................................37
Perrysburg Lawn Care.................................................19
Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning...44
Perrysburg School District...........................................24
Perrysburg Township...................................................47
Physical Therapy Consultants.....................................21
Pinnacle Eye Group.......................................................5
Signature Harley-Davidson.........................................42
Skotynsky Financial Group, LLC...................................8
South Suburban Animal Hospital.................................11
Suzette Hunenefeld, M.D............................................44
The State Bank and Trust Company............................37
Sulphur Springs Realty, Inc. ........................................39
Super Suppers.............................................................22
Toledo Dog Training.....................................................10
The Town Center at Levis Commons..........................48
Venzel Communications..............................................39
Way Public Library.......................................................9
Weaver Animal Hospital..............................................45
Welch Publishing Co.............................................31-32
Welch Publishing Color Printing..................................46
Wellman Rental and Supply.........................................45
West Side Montessori Center at Perrysburg...............29
Witzler-Shank Funeral Home......................................35
Wood County Economic Development Commission.20
Wood County Health Department...............................33
Wood County Park District...........................................5
Wurzell Studio..............................................................13

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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
Great Lakes Medical Services
25660 Dixie Highway
Great Lakes Urgent Care
25660 Dixie Highway • 419-872-5343
www.perrysburgurgentcare.com
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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.
Great Lakes Wellness Clinics
25660 Dixie Hwy • 419-872-5343
www.greatlakeswellnessclinics.com
Great Lakes Wellness Clinic introduces the HCG
physician-based weight control program.
“With more than 136 million overweight and
obese Americans, about 66 percent of the adult population,
choosing the right weight loss plan is critical.”
states Ann Prueter, co-owner 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
family, from 12 months of age and up. The
healthcare professionals at Great Lakes Urgent
Care can prescribe medication and provide
referrals to primary care physicians,
specialists, and hospitals when needed.
In addition to accepting a variety of insurances,
Urgent Care has a unique Prompt
Pay Pricing system under which visits for
most common illnesses, minor injuries and
wellness care cost a flat rate of $69.
“Great Lakes Urgent Care was created to
increase accessibility to quality healthcare,”
said Kyle Prueter, Executive Director. “We
notice more and more patients calling about
pricing, and often we hear that, even with
our competitive rate, patients are foregoing
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.
Great Lakes Wellness Clinics is a subsidiary of
Great Lakes Medical Services and is located at
25660 Dixie Highway in Perrysburg. For more information,
call 419-872-5343.
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 6 p.m., and
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No
appointments are necessary.
Urgent Care is owned and operated by
Kyle and Ann Prueter, and is part of the
Great Lakes family of services, which includes
home care, medical staffing, drug
testing and DNA testing.

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The staff at Pinnacle Eye Group includes, left to right, Beth Kekes,
Rachel Saylor, Renee Foels, Lindsay Crompton, Michelle Crites,
Dr. Michael Zysik, Dr. Julie Zysik, Adam Homer, and licensed opticians,
Jim Morrissey and Jennifer McLaughlin.
In its 13th year, Pinnacle Eye Group continues
to offer superior care and service to all their
patients. Husband and wife team, Dr. Michael
Zysik and Dr. Julie Zysik purchased the practice
in 1999 and have continued to build the eye care
practice over the past years.
Starting with just a few patients and only one
examination room 13 years ago, the doctors expanded
and moved to their current facility in
2005, which they designed and built. Located at
850 Commerce Drive, 3,000-square-foot eye
care center offers four examination rooms with
state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. This allows
the doctors to diagnose, manage and treat
all types of eye diseases and conditions including
diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and
glaucoma.
Pinnacle Eye Group also offers free consultation
for LASIK eye surgery–the popular procedure
that frees most people from eyeglasses or
contact lenses. By screening patients, the doctors
are able to determine if a patient is a candidate
for the procedure. They also review the risks and
benefits, and then co-manage the case through
their affiliation with LASIK eye surgeons in the
area.
One of the biggest changes over the last few
years in the eye care profession has been the introduction
of highly individualized eyeglass prescriptions
that offer greater accuracy and better
vision than ever before, said the doctors.
Lenses that offer true high resolution, or “high
definition vision,” correct what are known as
high order aberrations or distortions. Everyone’s
eyes naturally create to lesser or greater degrees
distortions which traditional glasses have no way
of correcting, explained Dr. Mike Zysik.
“For some people, these distortions can make
a person feel as though they have never really
seen clearly with glasses, or have great difficulty
driving at night due to glare or halos around
lights,” he said. “Most people who have these
types of problems with vision are not aware that
it is exactly these distortions within their own
eyes creating their visual complaints.”
With the new technology, these common
problems can be diagnosed and corrected with
amazing results. Patients surveyed after wearing
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.”
Pinnacle Eye Group
850 Commerce Drive • 419-872-4477
www.pinnacleeyegroup.com
The practice’s optical dispensary is large and brightly lit with all the latest
fashions from Maui Jim and Oakley sunglasses, to Coach, Gucci, Silhouette,
Juicy Couture, Jimmy Choo, Fendi, Guess, Flexon, Cover Girl and many more.
these eyeglass lenses have responded with comments–“real
high definition vision, just like my
television” or “I thought I would never be able
to see this clearly. I love these iZon lenses.”
iZon is the brand name of the lens and only
available to patients who receive an analysis of
their eyes with an iZon aberrometer, which Pinnacle
Eye Group is the only provider of the technology
in the community.
For additional information on iZon, visit the
Web site at www.izonlens.com.
The two doctors attribute their success to the
Perrysburg community and always give back to
the community by supporting numerous local
sports teams and also offer a scholarship to a Perrysburg
High School senior who is pursuing a
degree in the health sciences.
The doctors also donate professional services
to Prevent Blindness and the Infantsee program.
Dr. Julie Zysik volunteers services to the homeless
by providing eye exams at the Mildred Bayer
Clinic in Toledo.
The doctors’philosophy in patient care is total
patient satisfaction and education. They provide
Wood County Park District
The Nature Center at W.W. Knight Preserve
29530 White Road • 419-661-1697
Visitors experience a variety of wildlife as
they walk along the trails at W.W. Knight Nature
Preserve. A few wing beats from the
Maumee River, the Preserve invites songbirds,
eagles, and waterfowl to look for food
and nesting sites and is a welcome resting
spot during migration.
Colorful dragonflies sparkle over the
water, as swallows bank and swoop, and
young people fish nearby in the warmth of
summer. The prairie’s native wildflowers are
in their glory just as fall begins. Winter
brings ice skating, cross-country skiing, and
school groups looking at animal tracks in the
snow.
The Nature Center is open daily from 8:00
a.m. until dusk. It offers year-round nature
experiences with the Look Out On Nature
Area, or LOONA, where (from within the
building) visitors can view birds and other
wildlife at feeders, in native gardens, and at
thorough and comprehensive examinations for
people of all ages from young infants to seniors.
The doctors receive their Optometric Doctorate
(O.D.) degree from the New England College
of Optometry in 1994. Dr. Mike Zysik received
a bachelor’s degree in biology from Hartwick
College in Oneonta, New York, in 1988, and Dr.
Julie Zysik received a bachelor’s degree in biology
from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada in 1989.
Pinnacle Eye Group features an open and
modern optical dispensary where patients find
the latest technology and trendy styles in eyeglass
frames. Every employee who assists in the
selection and sale of eyewear are licensed opticians
which ensures that the patient receives the
best advice and fit for a new pair of glasses. Also,
each pair of glasses comes with a two-year warranty
at no cost.
For more information about the office, visit
the Web site at www.pinnacleeyegroup.com.
Also, “like” Pinnacle on Facebook to stay informed
of the latest eye care news, promotions
and updated information.
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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AGENTS ASSEMBLE! Contact us so we can save you from soaring premiums.
Knot & Rope Supply
1650 Waters Edge Drive • 419-873-8300
www.knotandrope.com
Ever tried to find a good place to get a rope
for a backyard swing? Perhaps you are an arborist
who needs climbing or rigging line. You might
be a sailor who is looking for running rigging or
dock lines, or you might even need some rope to
climb for exercise.
If that is you, then you might want to know
what the pros know, Knot & Rope Supply is your
full stocking shop for all things rope! From
nylon, polypropylene, cotton, polyester and others,
you can find it at this store.
Since moving to Perrysburg six years ago,
Knot & Rope Supply has continued to expand
and grow to meet the rope needs of not only local
residents, but companies and individuals all over
the United States. From the most demanding lifting
and pulling projects to the simplest craft
work, their rope is everywhere.
Knot & Rope Supply is a full stocking rope
shop, meaning whatever type of rope product you
might be looking for, they either have right here
or can get quickly. Local residents are more than
welcome to stop by and pick up any rope they
need from the shop on Waters Edge Drive.
With a very wide range of rope choices to pick
from, staff rope experts are available to answer
any questions about what rope you might need
for your particular application.
Also, in addition to rope, they also have a full
time on-site splicing department that can put a
loop on the end of virtually any rope you need so
that you have a strong and stable attachment
point on the rope.
For more information about Knot & Rope
Supply visit their Web site at
www.knotandrope.com or visit them at 1650
Waters Edge Drive in Perrysburg during business
hours, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Since 1980 Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts has been a
creative, nurturing andpositive environment in the arts community. Qualified
andexperienceddance teachers offer enjoyable andinspiring classes
for students age 2-1/2 to adult.
More than thirty years ago, Bill Griffioen
opened an insurance agency. He and sons
Fritz and Hans, 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 60 companies.
“With so many carrier options, we can
almost always find competitive rates.” Bill
said. “We love seeing the smiles on peoples’
faces when we can save them hundreds of
dollars, usually for better protection than
they had before.”
Another advantage for you is our size.
We’re a family agency that’s still small
enough to have that personal touch. But
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Griffioen Insurance Agency
1070 Commerce Drive, Bldg 1, Suite 102
419-874-2000 • www.insurance-simplified.com
we’re big enough (with staff and dozens of
carriers) to be able to get the job done for
you, and our customers.
Are you or someone you know turning
65 soon? Bill is nearly that age too. And you
can now get help from Hans or Andy with
Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage,
or prescription coverage.
For more than 12 years, we’ve sponsored
the Perrysburg School District’s Golden Excellence
Award. And we’re also involved in
the Perrysburg Chamber, Boy Scout Troop
231 and Perrysburg Rotary.
If you call us, you’ll find that we’re
friendly, helpful, and as you can see by the
photo, we like to have a little fun. So get to
know us by visiting our blog, liking our
Facebook page, or just picking up the
phone.
We’re here to help you!
Knot and Rope Supply, 1650 Waters Edge Drive, carries just about every kind of
rope there is.
Perrysburg Academy of the
Performing Arts
156 West South Boundary, Country Charm Shopping Center
419-874-6773 • www.perrysburgacademy.com
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
Amelia Burkey, Jenny Akenberger, Emilia
Hartkopf, Cathie Dixon, Irish Dance Instructor
Molly Kujawa, and ballet mistress Sarah Radabaugh.
Ms. Radabaugh is also the director of
Contemporary Ballet of Perrysburg, a pre-professional
ballet company for the serious ballet
student looking for additional performance opportunities.
Perrysburg Academy provides high quality
dance classes to children in a non-competitive
environment and wonderful performing opportunities.
Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, musical
theater, voice, lyrical jazz, modern, baton, acrobatics,
competitive gymnastics, Irish step dance,
Hawaiian, hip hop, and preschool combination
classes. We also offer dance workshops where
the students get the chance to learn from and
work one-on-one with professionals who have
performed in shows such as Legally Blonde:
The Musical, Les Miz, Beauty and the Beast,
Wicked, and A Chorus Line. Perrysburg Academy
students have attended The Tony Awards
and “Rockette for a Day” at Radio City Music
Hall, and have performed in Spain, Jamaica,
Downtown Disney, and aboard a Caribbean
Cruise Ship.
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 self-confidence and self-esteem.
Whether attending for fun and to make
new friends, or studying with ambitions of one
day performing professionally, Perrysburg
Academy is the place to be!
For further information you are most welcome
to visit our Web site, www.perrysburga
cademy.com.

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Kingston Residence of Perrysburg is locally
owned by Kingston HealthCare Company
which owns and operates rehabilitation and
long term health care centers and independent
and assisted living communities. Kingston’s
philosophy is to provide high quality care to
their residents and to provide a great place to
work for their employees. Why choose
Kingston? Experience & Genuine Care make a
difference.
SPECIALIZED MEMORY CARE
The beautiful secure Memory Care area features an
activities area with a large flat screen television, gas
fireplace, a state-of-the-art kitchen, private dining area
and secured courtyard.
Features and services include…
•Secured homelike environment
•Private apartments
•Three meals a day, housekeeping and laundry
•Dedicated Life Enrichment Coordinator
•On site nursing staff 24 hours a day
•Specially trained staff in memory loss and elder care
•Programs and activities within a safe environment
333 East BoundaryStreet • 419-872-6200
www.kingstonhealthcare.com
ASSISTED LIVING
Fill your new apartment with your favorite furnishings
and your small pet is welcome. Leave the worries of
managing a home behind and enjoy the features and
benefits of living at Kingston.
•Private studio, one or two bedroom apartments
•Three nutritious meals a day served restaurant-style
•Weekly housekeeping & linen service
•Personal laundry service
•Transportation to medical appointments, shopping etc.
•Full calendar of social, cultural and recreational events
•Daily assistance with personal care needs
•24 hour emergency call system
•On site nursing staff 24 hours a day
Caring staff! Fun activities! Great residents!
Kingston Care Center of Perrysburg
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
•Member of Perrysburg Chamber of
Commerce
•Member of Perrysburg Rotary
•Member of Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.
•Harrison Rally Day Participant
•Classic Car Show Award Sponsor
•Perrysburg Senior Center
•Alzheimer’s Association
•Member St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary
•Member of Northwest Ohio Gerontological
Association
•Member of Wood County Hospital
Auxiliary
•MS Bike to the Bay
•Blanket Buddies
•Perrysburg Schools
•Honor Flight Northwest Ohio
•Way Library
•Christian Seniors Interacting
•Free meeting space for community groups
Please call to schedule lunch and a
personal tour or attend one of our many
community events.
Kingston is excitedto offer the community a beautiful new 55,000-square-foot facility for rehabilitation andskillednursing. This
$15,000,000 addition will feature a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center including a rehab pool. It will have private rooms, flat
screen TVs, wireless internet, built-in cabinets and spacious common areas to include a lobby, bistro area and TV/lounge rooms.
The new facility is projected to add 75 full-time equivalent jobs which will provide a genuine continuity of care for Kingston’s
assistedliving residents andcommunity members.

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SKOTYNSKY
FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AN INDEPENDENT FIRM
Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Member FINRA/SIPC
Matt Skotynsky, AAMS
Financial Advisor
Individual solutions from independent advisors
213 Louisiana Avenue • Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 • 419-873-1400 • www.skotynsky.com
“Think Local First”
The staff at Skotynsky Financial Group includes:
Front row, Karen Irwin, office manager. Back row,
from left, Kelly Sell, office assistant; Matt Skotynsky,
financial advisor; Lea Skotynsky, office assistant
and Lindsay Oshnock, office assistant.
CONSERVATIVE, PRAGMATIC
AND PROUD OF THE WAY
WE DO BUSINESS
At Raymond James, we have a straightforward
approach to doing business. We
believe that putting our clients’ needs first
is the best way to ensure the long-term
success of the company. We call this our
Service 1st SM philosophy. With our strong
focus on clients and our commitment to
supporting those who serve them, we’ve
become known as the premier alternative
to Wall Street, providing award-winning
research, strong asset-management
performance and long-term corporate
stability.
For 50 years, this philosphy has helped
us stand out from our peers and be
recognized by a number of prominent
financial journals.
Would you like a second opinion?
Have you been considering changing investment firms? Are you unsure
of what to do? Would you like a Second Opinion? Please allow me to tell
you about our “Second Opinion Service” offer.
I, Matt Skotynsky, work hard to define and help my client’s investment
objectives while providing comprehensive answers to questions about
retirement and other wealth management areas. Understanding and
appreciating your financial goals, objectives and values is the first step
toward developing a solid plan and relationship.
If you would like to take advantage of our no-obligation “Second Opinion
Service” please call 419-873-1400 today to schedule. We will set a time
at your earliest convenience.
Matt Skotynsky Achieves Membership in
Raymond James Financial Services
2012 Leaders Council
Matt Skotynsky was recently named a member of the 2012 Leaders Council.
Leaders Council honors are presented only to those financial advisors who
demonstrate an extraordinary level of commitment to clients through personal
service and professional integrity. Members of the Leaders Council represent the
top echelon of the firm’s financial advisors, which is a privilege, limited to a select
few.*
*Membership is based mainly on assets under management, education,
credentials and fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually.
• In March 2012, Fortune magazine ranked Raymond James Financial
the fourth most admired securities company in the world for the second
consecutive year.
• In February 2012, Raymond James was named the world’s best
investment banking practice on Global Finance Magazine’s 2012 list.
Since January 2011, the Real Estate group has raised more than $11
billion in equity and debt capital for its clients.
• In December 2011, Raymond James’ client brokerage statement was
rated “Excellent” for the fifth year in a row by independent
measurement expert Dalbar. Raymond James’ total score of 86.25
positioned the firm fourth overall and ahead of the 81.25 industry
average.
• In May 2011, Raymond James was named Top Full Service Broker in
Smart Money’s 2011 Broker Survey. Marking the third time in four
years that Raymond James earned top honors.
• In April 2011, Raymond James was selected by Forbes as one of
the “Best Companies in the World” in its annual Global 2000 ranking.
SmartMoney does not endorse any product or service of Raymond James.

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A Day in the Life of Way: Honoring Perrysburg’s
Way Public Library
In February 2012 the Perrysburg Messenger Journal ran a two part series written by local author and library patron Mindy Rice Withrow.
The article reflects her experience during her “behind the scenes” tour of Way Library. Below is an excerpt from this publication. Pictures
courtesy of Lindsay Rozelle. The article in it’s entirety can be found on the Way Library Web site at www.waylibrary.info.
It’s 1881, Clara Barton is organizing the American Red Cross, Booker T. Washington is founding the Tuskegee Institute, President
James A. Garfield is assassinated, vaulting Chester A. Arthur into office. A gunfight breaks out near the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona,
fatally wounding Doc Holliday. And in the village of Perrysburg, Ohio, an attorney named Willard V. Way grants $15,000 to open a lending
library, to be housed in the home of Miss Harriet Hulburd at 118 Louisiana.
Thirteen decades later, the whole world recognizes the American Red Cross, Tombstone is a pizza, and the nation is led by our first
African American president. The Way Library has grown into a thriving cultural center with circulating collections, film showings and art
exhibits, a repository of local history, a technological training center, and a community meeting place for groups of all kinds. That small
collection in Miss Hulburd’s parlor has been moved, first to a sandstone building at the corner of Louisiana and Indiana in 1892, and then
again in 1959 to a new facility at the same location designed by local architects Harold H. and Harold C. Munger. That building was
expanded in 1981, and then again in 2001. Now the collection includes audiobooks, ebooks, and DVDs, and patrons can access their
accounts via the internet. Times have changed.
Janel Haas, Director of Way
Library
Every book that is returned is checked in, inspected,
and pre-sorted before it can be re-shelved.
In addition, every month over 8,000 items are received
from other libraries that must be filed on the
Hold Shelves for Way patrons.
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00–8:30
Friday & Saturday: 9:00–5:30
Sunday (Seasonal): 1:00–5:00
DIRECTOR
Janel Haas
Way has over 540 programs every year for children,
teenagers and adults. Last year more than 11,000
patrons of all ages attended one or more or our
informative, educational, or entertaining programs.
The circulation staff at Way checks out over
700,000 items and issues more than 3,000 new
library cards each year.
Thousands of books are donated to Way every year.
Many are cataloged and put in Way’s collection. The
remaining books are sorted, priced and sold at one of
Friends of Way Library’s six annual book sales.
Marjorie Craig and Hilda Hand volunteer
every Thursday morning at Way to shelve
books. Way utilizes more than 100
volunteers each and every year.
WAY PUBLIC
LIBRARY
101 E. Indiana Avenue
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
419-874-3135
Email: wayref@oplin
Visit our Web site at
www.waylibrary.info

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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 Mc-
Givern, Perrysburg has been home to McGivern
Jewelers since its inception. The business began in
a small office and in 1985, expanded to a store-front
location in Perry’s Landing. In 1997, the store once
again expanded to the second floor of the same location.
In 2002, needing additional space, the Mc-
Giverns purchased the building at 112 West Second
Street, where the business is currently located.
Even though the company has gone global, Mc-
Givern Jewelers is very proud of the great services
it continues to offer the local community.
McGivern Jewelers purchases gold, silver and
Founded in 2006 by Tonya Wilhelm, Toledo Dog Training
provides convenient and professional dog training and dog
behavior modification solutions.
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.
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
Founded in 2006 by Tonya Wilhelm, Toledo Dog Training
provides convenient and professional dog training and
dog behavior modification solutions. Ms. Wilhelm offers private
behavioral dog training, group dog training (puppy
through therapy dog and dog sports), workshops–newly
adopted dog, raising dogs and kids, before you get your
puppy, scared Fido, raging Rover–yappy hours, doggie day
camp and many specialty events. Class size is limited to ensure
optimum learning and personal attention to each dog
and owner.
“At Toledo Dog Training we are committed to helping
each dog training team that walks through our doors. Our
slogan ‘we do more than training, we build relationships,’
rings true with our training philosophy,” said Ms. Wilhelm,
owner, manager and dog trainer. “Toledo Dog Training uses
gentle, fun and effective training methods that improve communication
between owner and dog. We believe owners and
dogs should be able to have a mutually enjoyable relationship
with one another.”
Ms. Wilhelm, also a veterinarian technician and therapy
dog instructor, has been working with and training dogs for
more than 14 years. She is a member of the Animal Behavior
Society, Delta Society Pet Partner, Freestyle Fanatics, Buckeye
DockDogs, and the Pet Professional Guild and is an
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. For
three years, the trainer logged more than 4,500 hours working
and training rescued dogs for Assistance Dogs of America.
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except Antarctica,” Mr. McGivern stated. “We have
sold to celebrities as well as famous politicians.”
The full-service jewelry store has one of the
largest selections of GIA certified diamonds, a large
selection of rings and all other jewelry, and provides
complete jewelry repair service and custom
jewelry. “Our business is unique in that we have
such a large selection of lose diamonds and rings
and we offer great personal service,” Mr. McGivern
said. “All our work is done on-site by our full-time
goldsmith who has more than 20 years of experience.
And our jewelry repair turnaround time is
very quick.”
A supporter of the community, the store donates
to multiple local charities. McGivern Jewelers is a
member of the Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce,
the Toledo Better Business Bureau with an
A+ rating, Jewelers of America, Ohio Jewelers Association
and the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers
of America.
Toledo Dog Training
6128C Merger Drive, Holland
Satellite Location: South Suburban Animal Hospital
5100 Brockway Drive, Perrysburg
419-699-7785 • www.toledodogtraining.com
“Toledo Dog Training is committed to helping all dogs,
but we hold a special place in our hearts for rescue dogs,”
she added. “Everyone at Toledo Dog Training has adopted,
fostered trained or volunteered in one way or another to support
and encourage dog rescue in the Toledo metro area. We
often allow foster dogs in our group classes at no charge to
help with behavioral issues.”
Ms. Wilhelm currently is the Ohio coordinator for Cavalier
Rescue USA and manages all the dogs, adoptions and
volunteers in the state.
“I feel that by calling myself a dog trainer, I have an obligation
to every student to be the best that I can be. To become
a skilled professional dog trainer, one should have a
level of interest, education, experience and dedication to the
field,” said the trainer, who volunteers time with her therapy
dog, Dexter, at area nursing homes and schools. “I am committed
to helping you, the dog owner, understand your dog’s
behavior and am dedicated to helping you correct any unwanted
behavior, or just keeping you on the right track.
“My education does not stop with training dogs and owners.
Continuing my education on dog behavior, training and
teaching skills also is top priority. Besides working with dogs
and their owners, I will continue to be very familiar with the
latest research and knowledge in the field of dog behavior.”
Toledo Dog Training’s goal is to continue to bring quality
dog training to the Toledo metro area and offer new and exciting
classes and educational community workshops around
the area.

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For 16 years, the South Suburban Animal
Hospital has served Perrysburg and the
surrounding area. The last six years, the animal
hospital has been in its award winning
facility in Levis Commons on State Route
25.
The 10,000-square-foot hospital includes
seven exam rooms, a dual surgery
suite, a complete laboratory, plus dedicated
areas for digital radiology, ultrasonography
and a separate dental suite. Patients may be
housed in five separate wards including intensive
care and isolation areas. The hospital
also includes a pet pharmacy which
offers specialty diets.
The medical sophistication of the facility
is reinforced by a well-trained staff of five
veterinarians, seven licensed technicians
and 23 support personnel. All are dedicated
to the health and care of their patients, plus
a true desire to satisfy their clientele.
Services offered include internal medicine,
dentistry, soft tissue and orthopedic
surgery, ultrasonography, endoscopy, oncology,
microchipping, digital radiology, laser
therapy, pain management, nutritional
counseling, allergy testing and treatment,
dermatology and critical care.
This year, Dr. Dawn Hanusz joined the
staff led by Dr. Jeanne Eisenhour. A 1996
graduate of The Ohio State University College
of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Hanusz
South Suburban
Animal Hospital
5100 Brockway Drive •419-872-0920
www.southsuburbananimalhospital.com
Developers of the PetCare Plus preventive health program
The staff at South Suburban Animal Hospital.
South Suburban Animal Hospital is located on Brockway Drive in Levis Commons.
brings 10 years of small animal expertise
with special interest in soft tissue surgery
and behavior problems.
Collectively, the five doctor team totals
82 years of experience in campanion animal
medicine and surgery.
Many clients utilize the boarding and
grooming services at South Suburban. Stylists
Tyla and Lyndee can provide simple
bathing services or apply intricate cuts and
styling, and also offer shed-free procedures.
Luxury boarding and day care services
are a favorite of many clients. Daycare
playtime is included at no charge for all
boarders during their “vacation” at the hospital,
while being monitored by staff at all
times.
Again this year, South Suburban Animal
Hospital is proud to sponsor the American
Cancer Society “Bark for Life” of the
Greater Toledo Area. The doctors also are
pleased to provide care for stray cats collected
by the City of Perrysburg animal
control officer. Cats eligible for adoption
are tested for leukemia, vaccinated and
neutered at no charge to new adoptive owners.
All the doctors and staff at South Suburban
invite area pet owners to visit the facility.
For additional information, call
419-872-0920 or visit the Web site at
www.southsuburbananimalhospital.com.

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Corporate Housing Systems,
Inc. was established by owner
Joe Lawless, in response to
his own experiences of
business travel and extended
stays in cramped hotel rooms.
Phillip Bollin, Certified Financial Planner
Bollin Wealth Management is a fee-only, independent
Registered Investment Advisory and
financial planning firm, formed in 2004 by Perrysburg
resident Phillip E. Bollin, Certified Financial
Planner. The advisory firm was
formed to provide individual and small business
clients with an alternative to the traditional brokerage
firm and its inherent conflicts of interest
that put investors at a disadvantage, said the
president.
A native of Toledo, Phil pursued a degree in
electrical engineering after graduating from St.
John’s Jesuit high school. After graduating with
his electrical engineering degree from the University
of Detroit, Phil pursued a consulting career
in the field of information technology,
working for Electronic Data Systems, Ernst &
Young and PriceWaterhouse Coopers. After
graduating with his Master of Business Administration
from the University of Michigan in
2000, Phil returned to Northwest Ohio, providing
strategic consulting services to dozens of
clients in the financial services industry around
the globe.
It was during this time period that Phil
gained key insight into how the investment industry’s
business practices favored Wall Street
and put investors at a distinct disadvantage.
“We would meet with the executive leaders of
various private banks and brokerage firms, and
they would talk about their unique investment
offerings and economic forecasting models,”
said Mr. Bollin. “In reality, they were offering
the same exact products and services as their
competition. They were just calling them different
names. And the sole focus of these investment
products and service offerings was to
capture additional wallet-share from their
clients.” “That’s when I realized Wall Street’s
business model was not in alignment with investor’s
best interests,” added Mr. Bollin.
In stark contrast to Wall Street’s model,
Bollin Wealth Management provides completely
independent advice to its clientele. The fee-only
compensation approach means Bollin Wealth
Management’s clients are getting financial advice
that is truly in their best interest, because
the fee is the same no matter which investment
While everything else may be changing at a
record pace, one thing that will always remain
the same is the desire to have comfortable accommodations
when away from home for business
or recreation.
Corporate Housing Systems has been meeting
and exceeding this need for more than 25
years. CHS “guests” can really stretch out and
live in their fully furnished and equipped apartment
homes.
Corporate Housing Systems, Inc. was established
by owner Joe Lawless, in response to his
own experiences of business travel and extended
stays in cramped hotel rooms. He recalls tiny
closets and limited drawer space. This is not the
case in these luxury apartments. Some of the
closets are so large, guests have actually put cribs
in them. The company, which originated in
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Corporate Housing Systems, Inc.
Serving Ohio and Indiana
419-874-9592 • 1-888-433-0198
www.ch-systems.com
solutions are recommended. “Commission
compensated brokers and insurance agents have
an unavoidable conflict of interest to recommend
high commission products like variable
annuities and mutual funds sold with a sales
load,” stated the Certified Financial Planner.
Bollin Wealth Management was recognized
in 2010 as one of the best financial planning
firms in Northwest Ohio by the Toledo Business
Journal, and Mr. Bollin has been interviewed
and quoted by several publications including the
Perrysburg Messenger Journal and Toledo
Blade.
Mr. Bollin earned the Certified Financial
Planner (CFP®) designation in 2008 – a certification
that approximately one in ten advisors
possess, and is often associated with professionals
at the pinnacle of their profession. “CFPs®
are held to higher standards of ethics and conduct
than non-CFPs®, and I think that is extremely
important to investors in light of the
numerous scandals that have rocked Wall Street
over the last decade,” added Mr. Bollin. “Additionally,
I knew that attaining the knowledge and
expertise required to obtain the CFP® designation
was vital to providing my clients with the
best financial and investment advice possible.”
The advisory firm operates under a fiduciary
standard of care, explained Mr. Bollin. Brokerage
firms, banks and insurance companies operate
under a standard of suitability. “There can
be a wide variation in the quality of advice given
between the two standards.” With a fiduciary
standard of care, advisors must provide advice
that is solely in the client’s best interests. Under
the standard of suitability, recommendations
only have to be deemed “suitable” for a given
client’s situation. “As you might imagine, an
insurance agent recommending an investor put
all her money into a variable annuity might be
deemed a suitable recommendation, even
though it very likely would not be in the client’s
best interests.”
Mr. Bollin’s professional advice and investment
philosophy utilize his background in engineering
and management consulting. “We use
the same step-by-step discovery and analysis
process that engineers use when solving problems.
Only after a thorough analysis and understanding
of every facet of our clients’ financial
Columbus, now serves all of Ohio and Indiana.
Inadditionto the business traveler, satisfied
customers include those who are buying or
building homes, those who are displaced due to
fire or flood, seasonal travelers who wish to
spend time with family and friends (but still get
away to their own place) and those who just want
something more than a typical hotel room for
holiday visits.
Rates are comparable to a mid-price hotel
stay and include furniture, housewares, utilities,
cable, phone and internet. The apartment homes
are equipped with all major appliances. There is
evena full-size washer and dryer inevery apartment.
Guests oftencomment onthe ease inmaking
a reservation and how much they have
enjoyed their stay with Corporate Housing Systems.
118 W. Wayne Street, Maumee
419-878-3934
www.bollinwealth.com
situation is obtained, do we make any strategic
recommendations.” Another strategic advantage
for clients of Bollin Wealth Management is
its affiliation with elite management firms. “Our
clients are offered access to no-load, very lowcost,
extremely diversified investment strategies
that have traditionally been reserved for only the
largest of institutional investors. These strategies
are based on tried, tested and proven Nobel
Prize winning investment strategies and economic
principles, not a fund manager’s hunch
or forecasts.
Although no longer a practicing engineer,
Mr. Bollin keeps active in the engineering profession
through his board role with the Technical
Society of Toledo and will serve as the Chairman
for Engineering Week recognition events
in February of 2013. Engineering clients are a
niche specialty of Bollin Wealth Management.
“Most people in the financial planning and investment
advisory industries do not like to deal
with engineers,” added the CFP®. “They ask
too many technical questions for sales-focused
brokers and insurance agents. With my engineering
background, I understand the engineering
mind and their need to delve into the inner
workings of solutions.”
Mr. Bollin is very involved in the community
and dedicated to the advancement of financial
planning in Northwest Ohio. He has served as
chairman of both the school advisory and parish
financial council at St. Rose Catholic Church,
and is a board member with the Northwest Ohio
chapter of the Financial Planning Association.
Mr. Bollin frequently donates his time and expertise
to service members of the 180th Fighter
Wing Air National Guard unit to deliver financial
literacy programs or provide one-on-one
consultations. Mr. Bollin is also very involved
in youth sports in Perrysburg and St. Rose,
coaching softball, volleyball and basketball.
The philosophy of Bollin Wealth Management
is that there are vastly superior strategies
for investors and retirees to build, preserve and
transfer wealth than what Wall Street’s brokerage
firms and insurance companies offer. The
marriage of engineering principles and methodology
with superior investing strategies is why
we are our clients’ ‘financial engineer,’” said
Mr. Bollin.

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Paint Your Own Pottery
In 2 Art Studio
122 West South Boundary, Suite D
419-206-8074 • www.in2artstudio.com
In 2 Art Studio is a paint your own pottery
studio offering pottery painting, wet clay projects,
children’s birthday parties, girls night out
parties, wet clay hand-building projects, private
pottery wheel lessons, Girl Scout troop
parties, team building and custom made pottery.
Founded a year ago by Dawn Randall, the
studio at 122 West South Boundary in the
Country Charm Shopping Center, provides the
community with a unique venue where everyone
can express their creativity.
“Customers can paint or create from clay
as a way to relax from everyday stress,” said
Ms. Randall. “The studio is an ideal place for
kids to come paint with parents, friends or to
even have their birthday parties. Customers
create more than pottery, they create memories.”
Ms. Randall, an art teacher, holds a master’s
degree in art education and has shown her
personal pottery in the Toledo Area Artist
Show at the Toledo Museum ofArt and at the
Ohio State Fair.
“We are a teaching studio, so customers
can learn and have fun being creative,” she
added. “Anyone can come and create a beautiful
piece ofpottery. Customers ofall ages
and ability can be successful artists.”
In 2 Art Studio also offers “pottery-to-go”
kits for customers to take home or even on vacation
to paint. “We are always adjusting our
offerings and always open to the great suggestions
from our customers,” said the artist.
The studio is operated on a part-time basis
during the school year. Check the Web site or
Facebook page for summer and school year
hours.
Buchanan Nipper LLC
Intellectual Property Attorney
117 Louisiana Avenue, Suite 200
1-888-900-2476 • www.bnip.com
Buchanan Nipper LLC is a U.S.-based intellectual
property law firm, owned by J.
Matthew Buchanan. The firm handles a wide
variety ofpatent, trademark and other IP-related
matters serving clients throughout the
United States and around the world from offices
in Perrysburg and Boise, Idaho.
The primary goal with every client relationship
is to assist in the building ofa valuable
intellectual property portfolio, explained Mr.
Buchanan. “We reject volume-based approaches
in favor of strategic efforts that are
guided by defined business goals and objectives.”
The law firm procures intellectual property
rights for clients by preparing and prosecuting
patent and trademark registration applications
before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Wurzell Studio
107 Louisiana Avenue, Perrysburg
419-872-5723 • www.wurzell.com
Wurzell Studio by Dan Moses
promises to keep faithful to its mission
to produce beautiful and endearing photographs
that are sure to stir positive
emotion.
After purchasing the business from
John and Carol Wurzell in 2008, Mr.
Moses remodeled the studio to accommodate
his clientele. “We photograph
families, babies, children, seniors, birthday
parties, weddings, couples and
products,” he said.
Mr. Moses spends an unlimited
amount oftime photographing his subjects
and provides them with one-of-akind
portraits. He takes pride in offering
clients personal attention, detail and
outstanding customer service in a
friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
The studio also offers photo prints and
framing.
Mr. Moses and his wife Kristie recently
announced the expansion oftheir
high school senior division. “We
launched our new ‘S’Class Division for
our 2013 seniors and currently are
searching for senior models to represent
Wurzell Studio at their high schools,”
he said. “Our motto for senior photos is
(USPTO) and by assisting foreign counsel offices
around the world.
Located in historic downtown Perrysburg,
Buchanan Nipper helps its clients manage
their ideas and portfolios of ideas, including
intellectual property assets (patents, trademarks),
invention disclosures, defensive publications,
trade secrets and domain names by
providing various technology tools for that
purpose.
The firm assists intellectual property owners
organize and understand their existing intellectual
property portfolios.
Buchanan Nipper also counsels clients on
various legal, business and other issues that
are ancillary to their ideas, inventions, innovations,
marks, brands, domains and other intellectual
property assets.
In 2 Art Studio is a paint your own pottery studio offering pottery painting, wet
clay projects, children’s birthday parties, girls night out parties, wet clay handbuilding
projects, private pottery wheel lessons, Girl Scout troop parties, team
building and custom made pottery.
‘It’s your image, it’s your choice.’”
In addition to the ‘S’ class, Mr.
Moses offers a wedding division with
the motto, “With ME, it’s all about
You!” His skills as a wedding photographer
have earned him the “Best of
Weddings 2012” from The Knot, an online
Web site and magazine.
Mr. Moses does whatever it takes to
accommodate his customers. “We will
travel anywhere to photograph you
and/or your event. We create each
client’s package to accommodate their
needs and wants,” he said, adding, “The
session isn’t over until all the best shots
have been captured.”
Wurzell Studio is active in the community,
donating gift certificates to
local charities, school parent groups,
school fund-raisers and other causes.
Mr. Moses also serves on the Springfield
Soccer Association board and is a
coach.
Mr. and Mrs. Moses plan to continue
to expand their business in the future
and continue to make lifelong Wurzell
customers and friends. For more information
or to view Mr. Moses’ work,
visit the Web site at www.wurzell.com.

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Penta Career Center
9301 Buck Road • 419-666-1120
www.pentacareercenter.org
Penta Career Center is located at 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg
Township.
Since 1965, Penta Career Center has
provided career-technical training programs
for high school students in its member
school communities. For 43 years Penta
was located on Oregon Road (next to
Owens Community College). In September
2008 a new era began for Penta when it
opened a new, 522,000 square-foot school
in Perrysburg Township. The school is expanded
not only in size but, more importantly,
in terms of curriculum and scope of
services. It provides innovative career-technical
programs, expanded academic
courses, and enhancements to traditional
programs. Some highlights of the new Penta
include: professionally-designed careertechnical
labs, science labs, and academic
classrooms; a 600-seat auditorium; stateof-the-art
infrastructure for technology; an
expanded media center; and conferencing
facilities.
Penta offers a focused, career-oriented
education for students who wish to achieve
success in a chosen career, in two or fouryear
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 students
benefit from hands-on training in programs
grouped under 14 career fields. This
concept aligns with national efforts to improve
the delivery of career-technical education
and academic study to adapt to the
work force needs of the global economy.
Dynalite Corporation
26040 Glenwood Road, Perrysburg • 419-873-1706
6841 Angola Road, Holland• 419-867-7550
Dynalite Corporation is an employeeowned
wholesale, retail, and individual distributor
of batteries.
The shop, located in the Haas Business
Center at the corner of Glenwood Road and
Fremont Pike, carries batteries for almost
every need: cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawnmowers,
wheelchairs, floor scrubbers, security
alarm systems, boats, RVs, golf carts,
watches, cell phones, cameras, hearing aids,
and more.
If you need something they do not have
in stock, Dynalite can order it for you. The
shop also carries flashlights and flashlight
batteries, plus many accessories such as
cable and cable ends.
As consumers become more environmentally
conscious, Dynalite makes it easy for
them to dispose of batteries in a safe, “green”
way. The shop recycles smaller batteries free
of charge, and buys scrap batteries. They can
also rebuild drill packs and other small
packs.
Dynalite Corporation was founded in
1969 and has been at its current location,
convenient for residents of Perrysburg and
the surrounding area, for seven years.
The company includes Dennis Emch,
president; Jackie Limmer, secretary and
treasurer; and Steve Winter, Tim Sybert,
Kenny Reardon and Ben Adamczak 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.
Dave Reardon 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.
For all of your battery needs, call or visit
Dynalite Corporation.
Penta currently offers 31career-technical
programs for high school students.
Students attend Penta as an extension of
their local high school. Penta serves 16 area
school districts including: Anthony Wayne,
Bowling Green, Eastwood, Elmwood,
Genoa, Lake, Maumee, North Baltimore,
Northwood, Benton-Carroll-Salem, Otsego,
Perrysburg, Rossford, Springfield, Swanton,
and Woodmore.
Penta also provides training programs
for area adults through its Adult & Continuing
Education division. A variety of job
training programs are available in areas
such as: health, construction, automotive,
business administration, and welding. Affordable
ed2go online courses are also of-
fered for adults. In addition, Penta’s Corporate
Services Group provides professional
training and consulting services in
areas such as: quality management, human
resource development, information technology,
and industrial training. Adult Basic
and Literacy Education (ABLE) classes are
provided at the Penta campus and at many
convenient locations in the community.
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 419-661-
6555. Information is also available at
www.pentacareercenter.org.
Employee-owned Dynalite Corporation sells batteries for almost every need,
buys scrap batteries, and also provides battery recycling.

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City of Perrysburg Department of Public Service
11980 Roachton Road • 419-872-8020
Perrysburg Office of Litter Prevention and Recycling
11980 Roachton Road • 419-872-8034
City Hotline 419-872-7879
City Web page at www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS
•Weekly unlimited refuse
•Weekly unlimited recycling of glass bottles,
steel and aluminum cans, plastic bottles and
containers #1 through #7 except #3, fiber
including small cardboard boxes
•Christmas tree recycling in January
•Spring brush collection in April
•Fall leaf collection in October
DROP-OFF RECYCLING PROGRAMS
•Large cardboard at Department of Public Service
Building at 11980 Roachton Road and Public
Utilities Building at 211 East Boundary
•City Compost Site for branches, leaves,
ornamental grasses, straw and stumps
•Recycle Roundup in May for household
hazardous waste (HHW), computers and TV’s
REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES
•Carry out/carry back stickers for refuse/recycling for residents 65 and older or with disability
•City Compost Site registration for city residents
•Distribution of recycling bins for city residents
•Loan program for refuse and recycling bins use for special events
STREETS
•Graffiti removal from public buildings
•Maintenance of all municipal properties
•Reports of street light outage
•Street and pothole repair
•Street sign installation and repair
•Street snowplowing
•Street sweeping
•Traffic light maintenance
RENTALS AND RESERVATIONS
•Street, Alley and Right-of-Way Opening
permits
•Banner permits
•Canoe rack rental at Orleans Park
•City garden plot rentals
•City Gazebo
•Park shelter houses at Rivercrest, Three
Meadows and Woodlands Parks
•Schaller Memorial Building
•Senior Center Building
SALE OF
• City yard waste bags and tags
• Mattress disposal stickers
PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
•Fishing Derby at Three Meadows large pond
•Ice skating at Three Meadows small pond
•Mosquito spraying and mosquito dunk distribution
•Mowing of nuisance lots
•Park maintenance
•Mowing at all city properties
•Park playground installation and maintenance
•Pool information and maintenance
•Summer Recreation programs
OFFICE OF LITTER
PREVENTION AND RECYCLING
•Maintenance of city landscaping, plantings and
right-of-way landscape plantings
•Litter prevention programs and clean-up events
•Curbside and drop off recycling programs
•Educational programs for storm water management
practices, litter prevention, beautification and recycling
CITY SURPLUS AUCTION
Consult the city surplus auction page at:
www.perrysburgauctions.com
Need Information?
For a weekly update on meetings, special events, refuse and recycling delays,
call the City Hotline at 419-872-7879 or check out the City web page at www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us
For information on disposal and recycling of specific items,
consult the City Web page under Recycling in the A-Z safe disposal/recycling section

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“We love our clients and want them to
have an amazing experience EACH
and EVERY time they visit us.”
-Crissy George, Owner
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2012
742 West Boundary St.
419-873-6500
Our Vision
Professional expertise and artistic vision–this is the resume of the
Brodava team. We pride in the passion for couture excellence.
Brodava Salon, conveniently located at 742 West Boundary Street, offers Perrysburg’s most fashionable hair and
nail styling and designs. “By the grace of God, a phenomenal staff and amazing clients, we have successfully
celebrated three years in Perrysburg,” said Ms. George, owner and master stylist. “We thank all of our clients and can’t
wait to continue to service Perrysburg.” Professional expertise and artistic vision cannot be denied as Ms. George
personally educated each stylist in the Jacques Dessange French Cutting Technique to guarantee quality. Ms. George
also studied at the prestigious Bumble and Bumble University in New York City and Chicago. The salon staff recently
traveled to Chicago to train with Joel Mallet (French educator), and industry leaders visit the salon monthly to educate
the Brodava staff on the newest innovative techniques in the world of color. The Brodava Salon team combines all of
their education and experience to offer quality hair services, including color treatments and cuts, as well as natural
nail and pedicure services.
offers quality hair and nail services
using innovative techniques
and high-fashion design.
Visit:
brodavasalon.com
Hours: Monday: 10-6; Tuesday 10-9; Wednesday 10-9; Thursday 10-9; Friday 10-5; Saturday 10-5; Closed Sunday

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GenoaBank
9920 Olde U.S. Route 20, Rossford • 419-873-9818
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.
Children’s Discovery Center
7033 Lighthouse Way • 419-872-4510–Kristin Tansel
11090 Avenue Road • 419-874-8203–AngelHeath
www.childrensdiscoverycenters.com
Everyone enjoys a birthday celebration, and
this summer the children and staff at Children’s
Discovery Center joined together to celebrate
CDC’s 30th anniversary of serving families in the
greater Toledo area. Whether it was singing favorite
songs, playing games, or making special art
projects, the CDC anniversary celebration on June
14, 2012, was a special one for everyone involved.
More than just child care for working
parents, Children’s Discovery Center offers peace
of mind that each child’s unique interests and abilities
are nurtured and developed. Community involvement
as well as hands-on exploration for
children are hallmarks of this exceptional program
for young children.
At the heart of this outstanding learning environment
is a curriculum inspired by the world-acclaimed
Reggio Emilia approach to learning.
Each child is encouraged to see, touch, and do to
express his or her “100 languages of learning” in
a warm, welcoming and secure setting. The role
of the environment is essential to the Reggio ap-
proach which emphasizes aesthetically beautiful
surroundings with great attention to detail. In
2010, a book was published by Gryphon House
entitled “Inspiring Spaces for Young Children”
highlighting the beautiful learning environments
of Children’s Discovery Center. Several members
of the CDC management team were authors of
this book and have since done numerous trainings
and consultations throughout the country and
overseas on this topic.
Children’s Discovery Center on Avenue Road
has been part of the Perrysburg community since
1993 and was recently renovated to reflect the design
principles developed by the authors of “Inspiring
Spaces for Young Children.” In 2007, the
CDC facility at Lighthouse Way on Route 25 near
Levis Commons was opened utilizing ideas such
as intentional use of color, lighting and materials
as well as many items from nature. Here children
can truly experience the beauty of learning
through their many senses. Come and see how
beautiful spaces can truly become learning places.
Founded 12 years ago by Kevin Rantanen, who still owns and operates the
business, Perrysburg Lawn Care has found success through personalized
service and customer satisfaction.
GenoaBank, founded in 1902, is now in its
second century of providing a broad range of
banking services to business and private customers
in Wood, Lucas, Ottawa and Sandusky
counties.
Since the time GenoaBank first opened its
doors in Genoa, it has continued to expand and
is now operating branch offices in Rossford, Elmore,
Maumee, Millbury and Oregon.
The Crossroads Branch opened in November
2004. Bill Verbosky is the Crossroads branch
manager.
GenoaBank has always been driven to serve
each community’s financial needs and continues
to provide area residents with the same friendly,
personal services it has had since day one. The
company actively supports the local community
through participation in civic organizations and
donations to clubs and schools.
GenoaBank continues to make meeting the
needs of its customers its top priority with exceptional
service, quick decisions, innovative
products and great rates that only local ownership
can deliver.
Mr. Verbosky said that GenoaBank is com-
Perrysburg Lawn Care
419-870-1771 • www.perrysburglawncare.com
Perrysburg Lawn Care is a full-service landscaping
business offering lawn mowing, snow removal,
spring/fall clean-up, hedge trimming,
mulching, hauling, aerating, bush and tree removal
and stump removal services.
Founded 12 years ago by Kevin Rantanen,
who still owns and operates the business, Perrysburg
Lawn Care has found success through personalized
service and customer satisfaction.
“Over the years I have grown steadily and
now have five employees,” Mr. Rantanen said.
“But I decided many years ago that I wanted to
maintain my business on a smaller scale so that I
can offer a personalized level of service to all of
my customers.”
That personalized service includes a 100 percent
satisfaction guarantee.
“If a customer is unhappy with the work performed
or the price charged, I am more than willing
to correct the problem or adjust my price,” he
said.
This approach has led to a loyal customer
base, of which Mr. Rantanen is appreciative.
All Perrysburg Lawn Care employees either
graduated from Perrysburg High School or grew
mitted to outstanding service, community involvement
and strategic growth and strives to be
the premier community bank in northwest Ohio.
Among the many services offered are personal
and business checking accounts; savings
accounts; loans for auto, mortgage, equity, personal
and commercial; CDs and IRAs; ATM and
debit cards; credit cards; safe deposit boxes;
GenNet internet banking; courier service; direct
deposit; overdraft protection; money orders and
travelers’ checks; and notary publics.
The mission of GenoaBank is to create an environment
in which:
•Our customers perceive the bank as a partner
in achieving their financial goals;
•Our employees may achieve personal and
professional success; and
•Our shareholders achieve the rewards of
ownership.
Bank with GenoaBank and experience the
service that has kept customers coming back for
more than 100 years.
Stop by GenoaBank and experience personal
and professional attention to your financial
needs.
The preschool class at the Lighthouse Way location celebrated the
Children’s Discovery Center’s 30th anniversary.
up in the Perrysburg area, which helps the business
maintain its local focus.
“I feel that it is important to hire local people
who are known in the community and have a
good reputation,” Mr. Rantanen said. “I want my
employees to be a good reflection of Perrysburg
Lawn Care.”
The company gives back to the community
whenever possible, most recently by donating
lawn care services to the Perrysburg Rotary Club
and offers discounts to senior citizens.
Mr. Rantanen also is active in the community
through a number of organizations. He is a director
in the Perrysburg Lions Club, and is a member
of the Perrysburg Rotary Club. He was elected to
and served on Perrysburg City Council from
2004-2008, and currently serves as Perrysburg’s
representative on the TARTA Board of Trustees.
In his business and in his personal life, Mr.
Rantanen is dedicated to Perrysburg and looks
forward to offering his services to area residents
for years to come. For more information, call
419-870-1771, or visit the Web site at www.per
rysburglawncare.com and become a fan on Facebook.

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The City of Perrysburg and Perrysburg
Township were founding members of the
Wood County Economic Development Commission
when this successful public-private
partnership was born in 1993. In the subsequent
19 years the investment has paid off
handsomely for the Perrysburg area. The
WCEDC has attracted more than 2,000 new
jobs to the Perrysburg area (city and township),
and an aggregate new investment of $1
billion. Amongst the more visible develop-
Wood County Ecomonic Development Commission
639 South Dunbridge Road, Ste. 2, Bowling Green • 419-352-7469
www.woodcounty.com
Kazmaier’s Five Star Market
ments brought to the Perrysburg area by the
WCEDC over the years have been Delafoil,
Walgreen’s Distribution Center, First Solar,
the O-I corporate headquarters, and most recently,
Willard & Kelsey. While a WCEDC
member, Dillin Corp. was responsible for developing
the highly successful Levis Commons
“lifestyle center” which has become
the retail landmark of Northwest Ohio.
For 10 of the organization’s 19 years, its
President has been a City of Perrysburg
BODY & SOLE
Massage Therapy & Reflexology Center
214 Louisiana Avenue • 419-873-SOLE
BODY & SOLE has been serving the
greater Northwest Ohio community for more
than nine years. Owned and directed by
Yvonne M. Fey, a Licensed Massage Therapist
since 1998, our center continues to grow
thanks to our highly skilled and talented staff
of nine therapists, client satisfaction, positive
feedback and patient referrals.
The therapists at BODY & SOLE are committed
to providing an atmosphere that is secure
and nurturing, always striving to ensure a
place of sanctuary and comfort to optimize
your personal rejuvenation. We listen, understand,
and partner with you in your journey toward
better health and a more vital life.
Offering more than 20 different bodywork
therapy modalities that cater to your individual
and unique needs, we provide the deepest
and most profound healing experience possible.
At a minimum, receiving a massage will
relieve stress and render relaxation. We can
also accommodate specialty work such as abdominal
massage, surgery preparation and recovery,
orthopedic concerns, and athletic
injuries.
Abdominal Massage – Having success
with the Maya Abdominal Massage, Yvonne
First Solar, Largest Solar Panel Manufacturer in the United States.
(Chris Ewald, Lane Williamson) or Perrysburg
Township (Bob Mack, Phil Rudolph, Jr.,
Rex Huffman) resident. Additionally, the
WCEDC has identified grant money for road
upgrades, provided technical assistance to
city and township administrations, and
through its affiliation with Erie Basin Resource,
Conservation, and Development
Council of the USDA, brought grant money
to the Way Public Library. The WCEDC
maintains a staff of three—Executive Direc-
127 East Second Street • 419-874-4325
www.kazmaiermarkets.com
has continued her advanced education in other
forms of abdominal work and is one of only a
handful of therapists in the entire state that is
specially trained in this field. While the Maya
work focuses in on women’s issues such as
painful periods, fibroids, cysts and infertility,
the expanded abdominal massage now takes
on more severe and complicated digestive and
elimination problems such as GERD, constipation,
IBS, and Crohn’s, and is one of the
most requested services offered.
Sports Massage – This massage combines
classic and specific techniques designed to
provide therapeutic impact for the unique
physical and bio-mechanical needs of athletes.
Each athlete uses their individual muscles and
muscle groups in different ways specific to the
sport they are involved with, and our expert
sports massage therapists have an in-depth
knowledge of which muscles are likely candidates
for stress and injury. With professional
and Olympic experience, we can help extend
the overall life of your sporting career.
We invite you to unlock your body’s natural
healing capabilities by including regular
treatments as part of your personal health and
fitness plan.
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
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2012
tor Tom Blaha, Associate Director Wade
Gottschalk, and Office Manager Helen
Smarage. The average taxpayer pays nothing
for these services. The WCEDC is funded by
Wood County through a real estate transfer
fee (only ever paid when someone sells a
piece of property), and by its more than 100
members through annual dues payments
which are accounted for separately. The
WCEDC is a proud partner in progress with
Perrysburg (township and city).
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.
The therapists at BODY & SOLE are committed to providing an atmosphere that is
secure and nurturing, always striving to ensure a place of sanctuary and comfort
to optimize your personal rejuvenation.

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FrontPath Health Coalition
12875 Eckel Junction Road, Suite B • 419-891-5206
www.frontpathcoalition.com
FrontPath Health Coalition is a member-managed,
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 five nationally
recognized specialty hospitals: the Mayo
Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, University of Michigan
Medical Center, Ohio State Medical Center and
James Cancer Center.
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
Pictured is Super Suppers owner Cassie Egli.
colorfulliving@bex.net
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, Pharmacy Benefits Management
Program or fully insured program, members enjoy
greater savings than they could achieve on their
own or through similar group purchasing arrangements.
“We are pleased to announce that FrontPath
has partnered with Assurant Health for a fully-insured
product offering to the individual and small
businesses for medical group coverage in the
greater Toledo region,” Ms. Szymanski said.
“This unique relationship allows us to couple the
strength of the FrontPath network with Assurant
Health superior administration and customer service
for a significant competitive advantage to our
market place.”
The staff includes Susan Szymanski, Jodi
Walker, Carol Barnard, Mark Schroeder, Tracy
Thomson, DeAnna Zywocki and Dana Cattell.
FrontPath’s corporate headquarters is located
at 12875 Eckel Junction Road, Ste. B, Perrysburg.
To learn more about FrontPath and how to become
a member, call 419-891-5206 or visit the
Web site at www.frontpathcoalition.com.
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
case goods.
“Decorating your home should be a fun experience,”
Luella says. “I want to create design
ideas that are creative and practical, and I try to
make the process stress-free for my clients. At the
end of the job, I want every client to say, ‘I love
this room!’”
A high level of customer service is key to Colorful
Living. Recognizing that every job and
every client is unique, Luella provides individualized
service and attention to detail. She starts
every job with a master plan to help clients create
a vision for their home. The master plan often incorporates
existing furnishings or family heirlooms
to ensure that it reflects the client’s
Think “dollar menu” fast food and weekly grocery
shopping is cheaper than the family friendly
take n’ bake food Super Suppers has to serve?
Think again!
In less time than it takes to drive thru a fastfood
restaurant and for less money, families can
put a delicious, nutritious, chef-designed dinner
on the table without stepping into a grocery store.
“We offer a fresh solution that helps people save
time, eat healthier, plus save money with an average
cost of $3.50 per serving,” says Cassie Egli,
who owns and manages Super Suppers.
Why do customers say they use Super Suppers?
Waste Less, Save More
• Save time–(up to 30 hours a month in shopping,
prepping, and cleaning).
• Healthy–Portion control and quality ingredients.
• Save money–average $3.50/serving and eat
out less.
• Zero waste–using Super Suppers’ ingredients
means no moldy or expired foods to throw away.
Supper Suppers has a full range of mealtime
solutions to meet customers’ busy schedules,
whether they pull together the meals or the customer
does.
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Colorful Living
26693 Eckel Road, Suite 6B • 419-873-7666
www.colorfullivinginteriors.com
personality.
“I will work with their things, on their
timetable, and within their budget,” Luella adds.
“I want to deliver a finished product my clients
are happy to call home.”
The name Colorful Living reflects Luella’s
belief that the use of color is one of the most powerful
and effective ways to transform a space.
“I love color,” the owner says. “I try to encourage
my clients to step outside their comfort
zones and use color. Even a splash of accent color
can transform a room into one that makes you
smile.”
A Perrysburg resident for 30 years, Luella is
always willing to give back to the community by
donating to charity auctions and community projects
and sponsoring workshops or giving presentations
to community organizations.
“I love owning a business in the town I call
home,” she said.
For more information, or to have Luella design
a room that will make you smile, call 419-
873-7666. You also can follow Luella on
Pinterest.
The staff at FrontPath Health Coalition includes, front row, from
left: DeAnna Zywocki, Susan Szymanski CEO. Second row, from
left, Carol Barnard, Dana Cattell, Priyanka Potnis. Back row, from
left, Mark Schroeder, Jodi Walker, Tracy Thomson.
Super Suppers
7015 Lighthouse Way • 419-872-MEAL (6325)
www.ssperrysburg.com
Prepared By Us
• Dinner Tonight–Give us a call or stop in and
we’ll prepare an entrée for your dinner table
tonight.
• Grab n’ Go Freezer–Visit our store to pick up
delicious entrées, sides, appetizers and desserts.
• Event Catering–Dinner parties, graduations,
corporate lunches and more!
• Coming Soon–reheatable meals–both a Thin
and Healthy and Comfort Food lines.
Prepared By You
• Walk In–Visit our kitchen and prepare entrées
that you can personalize to your family’s tastes.
• Sign Up–Sign up online to schedule a session
or enjoy a private party with friends.
New Features
• Cooking Classes–work hands on with Chef!
• Specialty Menus–from Thin and Healthy,
Heart Friendly, Dairy Free and Gluten Free
• Supper Club–Join and get 10% off sides, appetizers
and desserts, discount prices, free custom
assembly and more!
Each full entrée is designed to serve 6; regular
entrées 3-4. Single entrees also are available.
Super Suppers is located in HarborTown Place,
crossroads of Progress Drive and Dixie Highway
in Perrysburg. Call (419)872-MEAL(6325) or
visit www.ssperrysburg.com.

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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
7001 Lighthouse Way • 419-931-8892
fm-bank.com
Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a
community bank that has served the financial
needs of farmers, businesses and individuals
of the northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana
markets for more than 115 years.
With a wide array of finance products and
services, F&M offers local decisions and
prompt responses to its clients’ business and
personal needs.
Headquartered in Archbold, Ohio, F&M
operates 19 offices and more than 34 ATM
locations in the Ohio and Indiana markets.
Today, all banks are experiencing chal-
lenging times. However, community banks
are not involved with all that is being focused
on in the national media.
Specifically Farmers & Merchants State
Bank:
•Did NOT make sub prime real estate
mortgage loans;
•Are NOT investment bankers;
•Does NOT have liquidity problems;
•Did NOT own Freddie Mac or Fannie
Mae stock;
•Are NOT experiencing a credit crisis,
and
•Did NOT take the government’s money
through the Capital Purchase Plan as part of
the Troubled Asset Recovery Program
(TARP).
The government DOESNOT have a preferred
stock position ahead of Farmers &
Merchants State Bank shareholders!
Even though F&M is substantially different
today than it was 100 years ago, 20 years
ago and even five years ago, one thing that
has never changed is its focus on the community.
F&M is committed to ensuring that com-
The staff at Farmers & Merchants
State Bank includes, front row:
Sara Thurston, teller; Hallie
Nagel, branch manager; Linda
Torres, teller. Back row: Chris
Kurt, agriculture banker; Rob
Graham, commercial banker; Lori
Keller, teller supervisor; Beth Jay,
customer service representative.
munity banking continues to grow and prosper
by providing quality customer service
and adequately fulfilling the financial needs
of the individuals, farmers, businesses and industries
in our market area...just another way
Farmers and Merchants State Bank is making
it “Easy to be Smart” with your money.
Perrysburg Farmers and Merchants State
Bank is located at 7001 Lighthouse Way –
“Look for the Lighthouse!”
Branch manager Hallie Nagel invites
community members to stop by for a visit or
call for all their banking needs.

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As April 29, 1813 dawned, the soldiers at Fort Meigs had been surrounded for two days by British forces and their Native American allies. The War of
1812 was going poorly for the Americans, and now the British had besieged Fort Meigs. This was a defining moment in the history of our state and our
nation. Little did these men then know that the battle of Fort Meigs would help turn the tide of war in favor of American forces and usher in a series of American
victories that would secure the Ohio frontier. These men only knew that the enemy was at the gate and a heavy fight was sure to ensue. General William
Henry Harrison wrote in his General Orders that day that, “It is at length reduced to certainty that the enemy are about to carry into effect their threatened
attack on this post” and urged his men, “To your posts then fellow soldiers and remember the eyes of the country are upon you!”
The eyes of the country will soon be upon Fort Meigs as we join other historic sites and communities across the United States and Canada that are
planning to observe the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and to honor the 200 years of peace between Canada, Great Britain and the U.S. Many programs
are planned for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
First Siege 1813:
200th Anniversary Event
May 3rd-5th , 2013
The First Siege of Fort Meigs was a nine-day
conflict fought between May 1 st -9 th , 1813. The siege consisted
of a massive five-day artillery bombardment by the
combined British and Canadian forces. Native
Americans, allied to the British, also helped surround and
cut off Fort Meigs during the siege. May 5th marked the
bloodiest day of fighting with infantry soldiers engaged in
fierce combat on both sides of the Maumee River. In the
end, the Americans held the fort and this tactical victory
marked a turning point in the Western Theater of War.
This triumph ushered in a series of American victories
and allowed the U.S. time to build the fleet which would
later defeat the British on Lake Erie.
We will commemorate this important event with a wide
number of activities.
• A Student Education Day featuring interactive programs
with historical interpreters representing U.S. and British soldiers,
civilians and Native Americans
• A night-time artillery duel across the Maumee River
• Recreations of some of the fighting that took place 200
years ago
• Historic living history encampments, with re-enactors
from across the U.S. and Canada
• Period entertainment and hands-on activities for kids
• Beer tastings of our two War of 1812 beers being crafted
by the Maumee Bay Brewing Company
• Memorial services and marker & monument dedications
at Fort Meigs and Fort Miamis
• Presentations and lectures on the War of 1812 in the
Great Lakes region
• Much more!
Fort Meigs
P.O. Box 3 • 29100 W. River Road
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
www.fortmeigs.org
Hours*
Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30-5:00
Sunday: 12:00-5:00 • Monday-Tuesday: Closed
2012 Events
Bentley Lecture Series
• Sept. 20: “The Battle of Lake Erie”
• Oct.18: “We’re Not Isolated: The War of
1812 and its Role in the International
Scene”
• Nov. 15: “Memorializing the War of 1812:
Fort Meigs, a Case Study”
2012 Living History Events
• August 25-26: Life in Early Ohio
• October 19-27: Garrison Ghost Walk
• November 3: The World at War
• December 9: Holiday Open House
Exhibits
June-December
A special Bicentennial exhibit will feature War of
1812 artifacts that have never before been on display at
Fort Meigs. View weapons, equipment and personal
items used by soldiers to help defend Ohio and secure
the Great Lakes region.
The U.S. Navy visits Toledo
August 23-27
To commemorate the Bicentennial and to remember
the naval contributions to the war effort, the U.S. Navy
will bring modern-day warships to Toledo. Ships may
include U.S. and Canadian frigates as well as two U.S.
patrol craft used to launch special operations force.
Some of the ships will dock near International Park and
will be open for touring. A host of activities related to the
visit are also being planned. Fort Meigs will provide
special programming at the fort on Saturday, August 25.
Seasons
Fort: April-October
Visitor Center: All year
2013: Two Centuries of
Fort Meigs!
Bentley Lecture Series
The Bentley Lecture Series returns in 2013 with a
focus on the Sixty-Years War for the Great Lakes.
Topics and speakers will explore the struggle for control
of the Great Lakes region, which started in the
1750s and finally concluded with the War of 1812.
Events
* Hours and admissions may vary for special events and programs. Subject to change without notice.
February 2nd
Fort Meigs Founder’s Day
Commemorate the 200th anniversary of the beginning
of Fort Meigs on the actual date it all began! See
a small winter encampment, try your hand at fort construction
and participate in plenty of activities.
May 3rd-5th
First Siege 1813: 200th Anniversary
The bicentennial of the First Siege of Fort Meigs will
be marked with a flourish of activities on the actual
dates that fighting took place!
July 4th
Independence Day 1813
See an expanded version of our popular program as
we recreate the celebrations of July 4, 1813!
Conferences & Workshops
April 4th-6th
Ohio Academy History Annual Conference
This conference will be held at Bowling Green State
University and will include concurrent tracks related
to the War of 1812. Plans include a special Thursday
night dinner and keynote address on the War of 1812
and a Saturday excursion to Fort Meigs. The excursion
will offer hands-on activities, tours of the fort and
museum, as well as talks on the significant military
history of the region. We are working to make this a
continuing education credit program for teachers.
Phone: 419-874-4121
Toll Free: 800-283-8916
Fax: 419-874-9446
info@fortmeigs.org
Admissions*
Adults: $8 • Seniors: $7 • Students: $4
OHS Members, Ages 5 & Under: Free

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Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc.
13006 Eckel Junction Road • 419-872-2979
www.johnstonemminc.com
Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc., located
at 13006 Eckel Junction Road, provides services
to relocate and transport large industrial and
manufacturing equipment and machinery. Additionally,
the company offers heavy hauling, rigging
and erecting, and heated and unheated
storage within its 12,000-square-foot warehouse,
equipped with a 20-ton overhead crane.
Owned by siblings Tom, Stephanie and John
Johnstone, the family business was founded in
1934 by their grandfather, William S. Johnstone.
Upon their father’s death in 1989, the Johnstone
children purchased the company, and in 1995,
moved it to a facility constructed by Rudolph
Libbe in Perrysburg.
Ms. Johnstone explained that Johnstone Machinery
Movers has maintained a small staff of
six employees to keep a crew well-trained. The
owners are proud of being renowned for their
company’s fast, efficient service, reliability,
safety, expertise, and top-quality performance.
“Our company is a highly specialized service
that requires specific equipment and trained
workers,” Ms. Johnstone added. “We have assisted
our customers in times of breakdowns and
fires, when time was of the utmost to save them
from shutting down their production.”
Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc. belongs
to a global organization, Specialized Carriers &
Rigging Association (SCRA), from which it has
received a longevity award for more than 35
years of service.
Within the Perrysburg community, Johnstone
Machinery Movers transported the Commodore
Perry statue to the foundry and back to its location
on Front Street and Louisiana Avenue, and
also moved it when the sculptor measured it for
her mold. The company has sponsored and supported
Perrysburg High School football, other
sports and yearbook. Additional contributions
are made to various local organizations including
the annual South of the Border Festival.
For more information, visit the Web site
www.johnstonemminc.com.
The firm provides legal advice and representation in fields of law
including probate administration, estate planning, tax, real estate,
domestic relations, criminal defense and general civil litigation.
Leatherman & Witzler is a full-service law firm.
The three full-time general partners are Kay Leatherman
Howard, Todd Hamilton Noll and Paul A. Skaff.
They are joined by their full-time associate Rob
McColley. 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 probate administration, estate
planning, tax, real estate, domestic relations, criminal
defense and general civil litigation.
Leatherman & Witzler strives to provide quality
legal services at a fair price. The lawyers do their best
to listen to the needs of their clients and act in an ethical
manner at all times.
For nearly 60 years, the lawyers at Leatherman &
Witzler have developed a close relationship with the
City of Perrysburg. Its officials, administrators and officers
look to the firm as an integral part of the growing
city, many relying on its lawyers for professional legal
counsel.
In addition to legal services, Leatherman & Witzler
is involved in the community through donations made
to the following organizations: Perrysburg School
Foundation, 9/11 Police Fund, Kip Boulis Foundation,
school sporting events, and After Prom, among other
non-profits.
The lawyers at Leatherman & Witzler are proud to
be respected within the legal community as fair, honest,
trustworthy and reliable. Commonly, lawyers consulted
throughout northwest Ohio refer clients to
Leatherman & Witzler, knowing the clients will be
competently served.
A few of the firm’s partners also have been ac-
Brown & Brown of Ohio, Inc.
360 Three Meadows Drive • 419-874-1974
www.bbtoledo.com
Brown & Brown is proud to be a
part of the Perrysburg community, and
this year, it’s all about reaching out
and giving back.
Bringing the resources of the
world’s seventh largest brokerage
firm to a local insurance office is part
of what makes Brown & Brown
unique. Offering Personal Lines,
Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits,
and Owner Operator insurance,
this team of insurance specialists has
had a presence in northwest Ohio for
more than 20 years.
Friends and neighbors will begin
to see the Brown & Brown name popping
up more and more over the next
six months, so watch your mailbox for
information about their services. In
particular, Amy and Heather in the
Personal Lines department are eager
to help clients with their home, auto,
boat, and personal umbrella policies.
Within the Perrysburg community, Johnstone Machinery Movers transported the
Commodore Perry statue to the foundry and back to its location on Front Street and
Louisiana Avenue, and also moved it when the sculptor measured it for her mold.
Leatherman & Witzler
353 Elm Street • 419-874-3536
www.perrysburglaw.com
They are able to quote six different insurance
companies, so clients can be
sure they are getting great prices, with
only one stop. Additionally, the
Brown & Brown Web site has a Quick
Quote form where visitors can request
home, auto, or boat quotes online.
Finally, the Brown & Brown staff
has made their local community a big
priority. Throughout the year, staff
members choose different charities
and collect items for them. In the past
12 months, they have donated to Hannah’s
Socks, Perrysburg Christians
United, ISOH Impact, Sparrow’s
Nest, the Wood County Humane Society,
Dr. King’s Kitchen for the Poor,
and the East Toledo Family Center.
Brown & Brown is proud to give back
to their community.
Give Brown & Brown a call at
419-874-1974 to see what they can
offer you or your business.
knowledged for their contributions in the legal profession.
Founder Wayne Leatherman has received numerous
awards during his 50-year career for distinguished
service to the community and to his clients. Mr. Skaff
served as president of the Wood County Bar Association
for 2008-09.
When founded in 1950 by Mr. Leatherman,
Leatherman & Witzler was originally located in downtown
Perrysburg. In 1966, Mr. Leatherman and Earl
Witzler built 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 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.
The firm’s newest associate, Rob McColley, joins
the firm after a clerkship with the Henry County Common
Pleas Court and practicing in the Columbus area
with the Hyre Legal Group.
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 Web site
at www.perrysburglaw.com.

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Gary Johns, financial advisor
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
thenatureof thechild’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.
As you journey through the school, you
will see children of all ages busily engaged in
a variety of learning activities. In The Little
House, tiny 13-month-olds to 40-month-olds
are sorting small rubber trucks or boats by
colors. This exercise is a lesson in learning
and naming colors, and to begin recognizing
differences. They practice spooning walnuts
from bowl to bowl to develop eye to hand coordination
and finemotor control. In theChildren's
House classrooms, students, ages 3 to
Gary Johns Financial Strategies, LLC
308 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-3458
www.lpl.com/gary.johns
Gary Johns Financial Strategies offers clients securities
through LPL Financial–a member of FINRA (Financial
Industry Regulatory Authority) and SIPC
(Securities Investor Protection Corporation).
“I chose the name of my business to include the
word strategy,” said the financial advisor. “Strategy is
defined as a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or
stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result; a strategy
for getting ahead in the world. A strategy is the utilization
of a nation’s forces, through large-scale,
long-range planning and development, to ensure security
or victory.”
Located in historic downtown Perrysburg, Mr.
Johns offers stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities and
life insurance to clients. He has been in the financial
services industry for more than 23 years and licensed to
sell investments since 1993.
Mr. Johns has been an independent financial advisor
for the past year. Prior to that he worked with a national
brokerage firm for seven years, and for 15 years served
with a regional bank as a banking office manager.
“Would it surprise you to learn some financial professionals
need to make a sale to meet their goals, to
West Side Montessori Center at Perrysburg
A Unique Learning Experience
13587 Roachton Road • 419-874-9385
www.wsmctoledo.org
6, areworking with puzzlemaps of thecontinents,
sandpaper alphabet letters, and colored
bead bars used for teaching numbers.
Others are grouped for a foreign language lesson
or are dressed in costumes from other
countries as they learn about the world around
them.
West Sideteachers areoneof themost 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.
stay employed, and are not really focused on your
needs?” he asked. “My practice differs because as an
independent, I have no sales quota I must achieve to
stay employed. I can focus completely on a client’s
needs and utilize those things that would achieve those
goals regardless of how I am compensated. Typically,
my clients are treated like I treat my mother–fairly and
kept up to date. Not another sale.
“I tend to offer old-fashioned service. Do you remember
when doctors made house calls? If a client
does not want to come into the office, I will meet them
at their homes or businesses, wherever they are comfortable.
The client is the most important person here.”
LPL Financial was founded with a pioneering vision
to help entrepreneurial financial advisors establish successful
businesses through which they could offer truly
independent financial guidance and advice. LPL provides
an integrated platform of proprietary technology,
brokerage and investment advisory services to more
than 12,500 financial advisors. LPL’s singular focus is
helping financial advisors to manage the complexity of
their investment practices so they can better serve their
clients in achieving important financial goals.
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, their self-esteem, giving them a sense
of self-worth through accomplishment.”
To schedule a personal tour or to receive
moreinformation about theschool, call 419-
874-9358. West Side Montessori is accredited
by The American Montessori Society.

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Founded in 1980 by Robert and Dorothy
Welch, Welch Publishing Co. is a full-service
printing/publication/mailing provider producing
newspapers andmagazines 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 andservice. Small quantity,
high quality projects are especially suitedto the
digital printing department. Larger quantities are
produced using traditional offset printing meth-
ods to afford the lowest possible cost to the customer.
Welch Publishing Co. is owner of four weekly
newspapers. The Perrysburg Messenger-Journal,
RossfordRecordJournal, Point andShoreland
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-
Full Service Printers
117 E. Second Street
Perrysburg, OH 43551
419-874-4491
www.welchpublishing.com
Did you know...
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 locatedat 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
The local source for all your
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andmail your project. Custom mailing features
allow for personalizedmessages on each mail
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Other services provided include in-house
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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
SecondStreet, the historic former post office. A
separate printing facility is located in Rossford.
Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards
Carbonless Forms • Brochures • Raffle Tickets
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The Perrysburg Messenger Journal began
publication on March 10, 1853, disseminating
news and information in Perrysburgh, a river
town surrounded by the Great Black Swamp.
With a population of about 1,800, Perrysburgh
was the county seat.
The Perrysburg Messenger (1935) and the
Perrysburg Journal merged in 1965. Robert and
Dorothy Welch purchased the newspaper in
1969.
Its staff has grown from a two-man operation
with an apprentice (printer’s devil) to a staff of
more than 29 full-time and part-time employees.
The newspaper has evolved over the years
from a patchwork of national/state/local news to
a newspaper with an emphatically local focus.
If it happened in Perrysburg...read about it in
the Messenger Journal, “Your Hometown News-
The Rossford Record Journal can trace its
roots back to 1940. “Your Hometown Newspaper”
is the slogan of the Rossford Record Journal,
and the main focus is the news that affects
our community.
Celebrating its ninth anniversary in August,
the Holland-Springfield Journal is
brought to readers by Welch Publishing Company,
headquartered at 117 East Second Street
in downtown Perrysburg.
Since its inception in 2003, the Journal has
shown steady growth. Thanks to its loyal
readers and advertisers, the Journal’s circulation
has increased from 7,500 to 9,800 homes
and businesses.
The staff at the Journal feels strongly that
the dissemination of local news is critical to a
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2012
“Your Hometown Newspapers”
Perrysburg Messenger Journal • Rossford Record Journal
Holland-Springfield Journal • Point and Shoreland Journal
Visit our newspapers online at www.welchpublishing.com
Also follow us on Facebook
paper.”
The Messenger Journal staff has long relied
upon members of the community to supply stories
and news. We look to the residents to help
the newspaper reflect the every day events which
make the Perrysburg area a rewarding place to
live and raise a family.
The Journal is represented by staff members
in the Perrysburg Rotary Club, Exchange Club,
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce, American
Cancer Society and Downtown Perrysburg,
Inc.
The paper is a proud sponsor of the American
Cancer Society Bark for Life, Harrison Rally
Day, DPI events, Classic Car Show, Chamber of
Commerce golf outing, Perrysburg Schools athletics,
Wood County Humane Society Wine and
Cheese Benefit and Mutt Strut, Humane Ohio,
117 E. Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
419-874-4491
Perrysburg Messenger Journal
117 East Second Street • 419-874-4491
www.perrysburg.com
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 located at 215
Osborn Street, Rossford, in January 1980.
The newspaper was renamed the Rossford
Record Journal in 1978 to reflect its sister Journal
publications, the Perrysburg Messenger
Journal and Point and Shoreland Journal.
Welch Publishing Co. also prints the Holland
Planned Pethood Paw Hoorah and Perrysburg
Area Arts Council events.
Also, the Messenger Journal has participated
in fund-raising events for the American Red
Cross, Perrysburg Christians United, Perrysburg
School District along with numerous local fundraisers.
In partnership with the Town Center at Levis
Commons, the Messenger has sponsored an ice
sculpture demonstration, Easter coloring contest,
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.
Rossford Record Journal
215 Osborn Street, Rossford • 419-874-4491
www.rossford.com
Springfield Journal and the American Legion
Press, among numerous other area publications.
In 2005, Welch Publishing upgraded its
printing presses to a four-color, quad-stack web
press and a two-color Heidelberg sheetfed press.
The new presses improve color capability
and registration, enhancing the overall appearance
of the Record Journal and other 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 After-
Holland-Springfield Journal
117 East Second Street, Perrysburg • 419-874-4491
www.hollandsfj.us
community’s vitality and economic health.
People crave detailed information about civic
and township affairs, school issues and community
events. Recently, Rowland Thompson,
executive director for Allied Daily Newspapers,
wrote an interesting account of his trip
back to his hometown, population 1,482, and
the changes that had occurred since its weekly
newspaper, once owned by his family, closed
up shop.
Stores closed their doors because they had
to pay the high-ticket advertising rates of the
big dailies. There were so many obituaries in
the daily, the small town funeral home obituaries
were lost in the shuffle. Attendance at
local sporting events was down. Fund-raisers
and volunteer activities cried for support.
School bond levies didn’t pass because the
school district had no way to get the word out.
Mr. Thompson states, “One of the fingers
in the dike protecting the life of small communities
is the newspaper. The paper connects
people to each other and their community.”
“It praises good judgment, it vents com-
Point and Shoreland Journal
117 East Second Street, Perrysburg • 419-874-4491
www.pointandshoreland.com
Since 1978 the Point and Shoreland Journal
has been serving the Point Place area by providing
weekly news about schools and local
businesses and organizations.
“The Journal” continues to expand coverage
and circulation to the readers of the area.
The newspaper reaches more than 9,200 homes
in the 43611 and 43612 zip codes. Advertisers
who wish to take advantage of this increased
circulation are encouraged to contact our office
to speak to a sales representative who can help
your business grow.
The Point and Shoreland Journal offers you
the opportunity to reach new markets through
its sister publications the Perrysburg Messenger
Journal, Rossford Record Journal and Holland
Springfield Journal with a combined circulation
of 35,000 homes.
The Point and Shoreland Journal now accepts
articles written and photos taken by its
readers via e-mail to
ads@pointandshoreland.com.
The Journal regularly publishes information
about the Ottawa River/Point Place environment
and the nearby wetlands area.
Readers will find articles in The Journal
about events at the Point Place Library and upto-the-minute
news about the happenings at the
Friendship Center.
Published by Welch Publishing Company, a
Our commercial
printing customers
enjoy the benefit of
discounted postage
rates using CASS. This
certified mailing system
saves both time and money
for your business. We also provide
a wide variety of other commercial printing
services, including in-house graphic design and
Web site design and development.
The Perrysburg Messenger Journal is the
oldest newspaper in Wood County, and the
oldest business still operating in Perrysburg.
The newspaper office is located in the historic
Perrysburg Post Office building at 117 East Second
Street. For more information, call 419-874-
4491 or visit the Web site www.perrysburg.com
Prom, Rossford Riverfest fireworks celebration,
All Saints Catholic Chruch 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 Web
site 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 email
to editor@rossford.com.
plaint, it voices opinion,
it calls for action, it
draws volunteers, it
brings donations, it interests
voters, it informs the
electorate, it encourages
commerce, it creates
markets, it exposes misdeeds,
it validates effort,
it focuses grief and it applauds achievement,
but most importantly, it breathes life into a
community.”
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 sponsored
by the Point Place Business Association. The
paper also supports the American Cancer Society,
the Kidney Foundation, American Diabetes
Association, United Way, Boy Scouts and Cub
Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts, as well as
area military organizations and local churches.
Call us today for assistance in placing an ad
or to submit an article at 419-874-4491, or visit
us online at pointandshoreland.com.

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Christian Home Care LLC
28315 Kensington Lane Ste. A
419-254-2840 • www.christianhomecare.com
The staff at Christian Home Care.
Grace United Methodist Church
601 East Boundary Street • 419-874-4365
www.gracechurchperrysburg.com
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 strong ministry with
children and youth. From pre-school 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. In addition
to the church’s schedule of group events, classes and
small groups throughout the year, 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.
Missions is another area of emphasis in Grace’s
ministry. 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, Toledo Gospel Mission, and
Friendly Center in Toledo;
•The founders of Missions International of America
The mission of the Wood County Health
Department is to take the initiative to assure
that conditions in Wood County permit residents
to lead healthy lives.
The mission is accomplished by:
•Coordinatingcommunity assessment efforts
to define health issues to prevent disease,
promote health, and protect residents from
health risks;
•Developinglocal health policies which
support and encourage better health;
•Encouraging and assisting citizens to understand
personal and community health risks
and accept responsibility to adopt practices that
enhance individual and collective health, and
•Assuringthat appropriate services are accessible
to all residents and delivered in an effective
and efficient manner.
Residents of Wood County are impacted by
the health department’s many efforts to protect
individuals, families and the environment.
“If you’ve eaten in a restaurant in Wood
County, we’ve been there to protect your food–
from fine diningto fast food. If you own a
house, we’ve been there to assure your sewage
is properly contained and your water is potable.
If you have struggled with finances and are
worried about the health of your child, we’ve
been there to supply immunizations, check-ups,
and in some cases food through our WIC pro-
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 medical
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.
With the addition of a multi-purpose Family Life
Center, a variety of additional activities are now possible.
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. The Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra has
presented their Christmas Holiday concert here the past
two seasons. Concert performers have presented here,
ranging from national artists like Bethany Dillon to
local talent such as Kate Jordan and Soul Venture.
Grace also has hosted speakers, most recently Todd
Gongwer, author of “Lead… for God’ Sake”.
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.
Visit the Web site, www.gracechurchperrsyburg.com,
for current worship times and for information about
other activities, or call 419-874-4365.
Christian Home Care offers a full range of
non-medical, personal services and assistance
to allow individuals to maintain dignity and independence.
Established in 2009, we currently
are serving clients in Perrysburg, Maumee,
Toledo, Oregon, Northwood, Sylvania, and
Liberty Center.
Families provide more than twice as much
care giving as all forms of long-term care combined.
Stress can take an extreme toll on a family
caregiver. We work in conjunction with
family members, senior facilities, various hospice
organizations, and hospitals to be a part of
the care team. At Christian Home Care we love
each person we have the privilege of caring for
as if they were our own family. Our goal is to
become an extension of your family. All caregivers
are bonded and insured, undergo a thorough
background check, and continue to
receive caregiver training and spiritual encouragement
through monthly caregiver meetings.
Our caregivers can provide daily, weekly,
monthly, occasional, or 24/7 care. Our services
Wood County Health Department
1840 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green
419-352-8402 or toll-free 1-866-861-9338
www.co.wood.oh.us/healthdepartment
gram,” said Wood County Health Commissioner
Pamela Butler.
“If we couldn’t help you, we referred you to
someone who could. If your child goes to daycare,
we’ve been there to inspect for proper
food handlingand cleanliness. If you took your
dogfor a walk in the woods and stopped to let
him drink from a stream, we’ve been there to
test for contaminants.”
The health department’s purpose is to maintain
and protect the health of residents through
control of communicable disease, management
of the environment, education of the community
in health promotion, prevention of illness
and chronic disease, and providinghealth care
services in the home and other settings in the
community, she explained.
“We are and will continue to implement
programs that focus on prevention, identification
and detection of early signs of disease, referral,
health care continuity, interagency
collaboration and rehabilitation services,” she
added.
These are just a few of the ways that the
health department works to ensure safety of
Wood County residents. Since 1920, the health
department has been providingessential services
to the community and has served as a
model of innovation and effectiveness for other
public health organizations across the country.
“During the past 90 years, many things have
changed, but the core concept remains: protectingyou
and your environment,” Ms. Butler
said.
Never before has public health been held so
accountable to educate, inform and protect citizens
on issues that directly impact their health
and well-being. As the world evolves, we will
continue to work with other public health agen-
include both personal care, such as dressing,
bathing, feeding, or transferring, and companion
care, such as light housekeeping, meal
preparation, shopping, errand running, or social
outings. We also enjoy praying and/or
reading the Bible as requested. At Christian
Home Care we also recognize and respect that
not everyone will be interested in spiritual encouragement.
If someone does not wish to discuss
anything spiritual, we respect those
wishes.
As manager of the office, Susan Wendt is
active in every aspect of the business from hiring
caregivers to new client start up, public relations
and even some caregiving when
needed. Melissa Swartz, RN, supervises the
caregivers, does client assessments and medication
management. Cindy Kuhman is responsible
for scheduling the caregivers with the
clients and Tracy Boggs takes care of all accounting
and administrative functions. Call us
at 419-254-2840 or visit us at www.chris
tianhomecare.com.
Grace offers both traditional-style worship and a
contemporary worship setting.
The mission of the Wood County Health Department is to take the initiative to
assure that conditions in Wood County permit residents to lead healthy lives.
cies, government, health care providers and
others to improve the lives of individuals, families
and our community.
“We look forward servingthe health and
well-beingof all residents of Wood County effectively
and efficiently,” Ms. Butler said. “We
want to thank you for your encouragement and
support in this endeavor. We wish you good
health!”

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Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce
105 West Indiana Avenue
419-874-9147 • www.perrysburgchamber.com
The Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary
association of business people 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 also are 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
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.
The Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was
formed in March 1997 for the purpose of publicizing and promoting
the City of Perrysburg through tourism and convention
business.
It is the mission of the Perrysburg Convention & Visitors
Bureau to promote Perrysburg as a visitor destination area.
“We market Perrysburg to cultural, educational, historical,
trade and other similar organizations to encourage them to
visit Perrysburg’s historical sites and to patronize our restaurants,
retail establishments, hotels and motels,” said Sandy
Latchem, the Bureau’s Executive Director.
The CVB responds to a variety of written, phone, online
and walk-in requests for relocation, visitor, tour, and general
information about Perrysburg. In 2011 the Convention & Visitors
Bureau distributed approximately 10,000 copies of the
Perrysburg Visitors’Guide, responded to almost 500 requests
for relocation and visitor information and processed an additional
500 requests for maps. The Perrysburg Visitors Guide
is distributed free of charge throughout the state including
such prime locations as the 12 Ohio Department of Transportation
(ODOT) Travel Centers, AAA of Northwest Ohio,
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 September)
and new members are always welcome. Networking
and educational seminars for members also are
scheduled at various times throughout the year. Among the
Chamber’s annual events are the Showcase on Commerce
Expo (April), 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 Web site www.perrys
burgchamber.com or e-mail director@perrysburgcham
ber.com.
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2012
Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
105 West Indiana Avenue
419-874-9147 • www.visitperrysburg.com
After forming a new law practice in early 2010, the
Rossford law firm of Heban, Sommer & Murphree,
LLC now is in its third year of existence. The law firm
is located in one of the city’s oldest buildings, the historic
1917 Rossford Savings Bank at 200 Dixie Highway.
The Firm’s three partners are Kevin Heban, Gary
Sommer and Kent Murphree. They are joined by attorneys
Melissa Purpura, John Lewandowski and Gerald
Galernik, paralegal Melissa Furrie and legal assistants
Sandra Wagener and Sally Pietrasz.
The firm was established when Messrs. Heban, Sommer
and Murphree decided to combine their existing
law practices.
“We found that we complement each other’s experiences
and practice areas,” Mr. Heban said.
While Mr. Heban concentrates on estate work, real
estate, litigation and municipal law, his partners focus
on business, labor, corporate law and negotiations.
“The practices just seemed to mesh together so we
can be a full-service firm,” Mr. Murphree said.
The firm provides law director and prosecutor services
to the City of Rossford, along with the villages of
Waterville, Whitehouse and Bloomdale, Mr. Heban said.
Mr. Sommer, a Sylvania resident, said he is pleased
to be part of a firm committed to local interests and
helping Rossford residents.
Mr. Heban is a graduate of the University of Toledo
SeaGate Convention Center, Erie Street Market, and area hotels
and motels.
The CVB manages the popular Perrysburg Farmers Market
which is in its 14th season of operation in downtown Perrysburg.
The market is open every Thursday from 3 to 8 pm.
beginning the week before Mothers Day until mid October
and boasts upwards of 50 vendors. Visit www.perrysburgfarmers-market.com
for up-to-date market information.
The Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is primarily
funded by a percentage of the hotel/motel tax collected by the
City of Perrysburg from the hotels and motels contained
within its boundaries. The CVB is governed by a nine member
Board of Trustees and consists of three Trustees representing
the City of Perrysburg; three Trustees representing local commercial
business; and three Trustees representing the local
hotel/motel industry.
The Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is located
at 105 W. Indiana Avenue in Perry’s Landing and is open
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to
4:30 p.m. For additional information call 419-874-9147 or
visit the Web site www.visitperrysburg.com.
Heban, Sommer and Murphree, LLC
200 Dixie Highway, Rossford • 419-662-3100
and UT law school. He has practiced law since 1985.
Mr. Murphree also is a UT and UT law school graduate.
He was a member of the UT mens basketball team
and currently serves as an assistant varsity basketball
coach at Rossford High School. He also serves on the
Rossford Public Library Board of Trustees. He has
practiced law since 1995.
Mr. Sommer is a Miami University graduate and
graduated from the UT law school. He also serves on
the board of zoning appeals in Sylvania. He has practiced
law since 1984.
Before opening their practice, the partners renovated
the firm’s building, which is located next to the Edward
Ford Memorial.
“We wanted to be faithful to what it would have
looked like in its early days—we tried to stay time period
appropriate,” Mr. Sommer explained.
The architecture, colors and furniture in the “tremendously
attractive building” are reminiscent of the 1930s
and 1940s. Interior woodwork, transom windows and
slate floors in the offices on the first and second floors
contribute to the professional atmosphere.
The attorneys said they are pleased with their offices—and
with the opportunity to conduct their practice
in Rossford.
“We hope to continue to offer outstanding legal representation
to clients and to be a good business partner
in the community,” Mr. Heban said.

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Witzler-Shank Funeral Home has been
serving Perrysburg and the surrounding communities
for more than 153 years. The rich history
of the business began in 1859, when Peter
Witzler moved his new bride, Margaret, to Perrysburg.
There, he formed awood-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 Av-
Witzler-Shank
Funeral Home
222 East South Boundary • 419-874-3133
www.witzlershank.com
The Witzler Shank Funeral Home is spacious and handicap accessible, and features a lovelychapel and visitation/viewing rooms.
It also accommodates memorial gatherings and receptions.
enue. 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.
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 funeral, 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 Web site at
www.witzlershank.com.

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Big Daddy Graphics, in the bright pink building at
121 Burlingwood Drive, is a fun, funky and creative
business specializing in customized printed apparel
and gifts.
Mossing Spas & More
26580 North Dixie Highway • 419-873-6959
www.mossingspas.com
Although Mossing Spas & More’s Perrysburg
location is new, the Mossing name is
well-known throughout northwest Ohio for
expertise in backyard aquatics. The business
offers in-ground swimming pool construction
and renovation, above-ground pool
sales, custom built and portable hot tubs,
saunas, patio furniture and swim spas.
A third-generation family-owned business,
Mossing Spas & More began in 1969
as Mossing Pools. Founder Larry Mossing
established the company as the area’s premier
in-ground pool builder.
Son Dave Mossing took over the business
in 2000 and set to work expanding it. Mossing
Spas & More opened in Sylvania in 2003
and quickly became a leader in quality and
service in Toledo’s recreational and therapeutic
spa market. Now, Dave and his sons
continue to grow the business with the second
Mossing Spas & More location on North
Dixie Highway in Perry Junction.
In addition to offering sales, construction
and servicing for pools, spas and saunas,
Mossing Spas & More carries a complete
line of swimming pool and hot tub chemicals
and accessories. Employees offer friendly
and knowledgeable service, and go through
Design Entertainment creates high quality entertainment systems that
are consistently stable and easy to operate. They incorporate the latest
technology to create a user-friendly experience and offer a 24-hour
service call numberforimmediate service.
Big Daddy Graphics, LLC, is a full service graphic design and
screen-printing shop offering a wide variety of customized apparel
and gifts. Located in the bright pink building at 121 Burlingwood
Drive (the alley connecting Front and West Second streets
between Louisiana Avenue and Walnut Street), Big Daddy is a
fun, funky and creative business.
Owned and operated by Perrysburg residents Rex and Mindy
Russell, Big Daddy Graphics’ portfolio includes team uniforms,
school spirit wear, business wear, T-shirts, sweats, polos, hats,
bags, yard signs, plaques, trophies, coasters, mouse pads, ceramic
tile squares, customized clocks, wall murals and more.
Recently, Big Daddy added 880,000 promotional products
which can feature a business, organization or team logo or name.
“This gives me the opportunity to give our clients such a wider
spectrum of products,” said Mr. Russell.
Also, a new piece of equipment–an automatic screen press–has
been added to the business. And according to Mr. Russell, this
screen press will increase the speed capacity by four times. “It is
so much more efficient and certainly will aid us in meeting all
deadlines,” he added.
Mr. Russell is a self-described “graphic design geek” who designs
and prepares artwork for Big Daddy’s clients. Mrs. Russell
oversees the printing and production phases of the business. Both
are veterans of law enforcement careers, and started Big Daddy
rigorous training to become backyard fun
specialists. Sales associates are trained at
Chem College to ensure that they can help
customers find the right combination of
treatments for their pool or spa. The company
also has computerized water testing capabilities.
Mossing Spas & More’s emphasis on customer
service has helped them build strong
relationships with their customers, Andy
Mossing said
“The loyalty of our customer base is
amazing,” He added. “We genuinely care
about our customers’ backyard experiences.”
The company is rated A+ by the Better
Business Bureau, and has won two national
design awards for in-ground pools.
Mossing Spas & More also is committed
to giving back to the community, and has donated
hot tubs to fund-raisers for Young Life,
parish festivals and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The company also supports Splash
for CF, an effort to help improve the quality
of life for children with cystic fibrosis.
For more information on how Mossing
Spas & More can help you make the best of
your backyard, call 419-873-6959 or visit
www.mossingspas.com.
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Big Daddy Graphics, LLC
121 Burlingwood Drive • 419-872-0338
www.bigdaddy-graphics.com
In addition to offering sales, construction and servicing for pools, spas and saunas,
Mossing Spas & More carries patio furniture and a complete line of swimming pool and
hot tub chemicals and accessories.
Design Entertainment, LLC
7015 Lighthouse Way, Suite 300
419-931-9070 • www.design-entertainment.com
Design Entertainment is a full service
audio/video company serving residential and commercial
applications. Whether it is the choice between
LCD and Plasma, surround sound and stereo,
or wired and wireless, Design Entertainment is the
company to rely on for answers.
The company, which opened its doors in June, is
owned and managed by Ben Remer, Tyler Schifferly,
Dean Rossman and Jason Hatzidakis who pursued
their dream of opening a business. The
partnership boasts 50 years of combined service in
the audio/video area.
Design Entertainment creates high quality entertainment
systems that are consistently stable and
easy to operate. They incorporate the latest technology
to create a user-friendly experience and offer a
24-hour service call number for immediate service.
Services include automation systems, lighting
control, networks/WiFi, flat panel installation,
whole home music, distributed video and streaming
media. The company offers Control 4, Integra, Panamax,
Universal Remote, On Controls, Design Qand
Sanus products.
“We are a one-stop shop for all your entertainment
needs,” said business owners. “There is no
project too small or too large for us to handle. We
have the knowledge 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, efficiency and
precision.”
The partners hold certifications in Control 4 technology,
Universal Remote Control and Custom
Graphics as a home-based business 13 years ago.
As the business picked up over the years, it outgrew their
home, and when Mr. Russell retired, they moved into their current
location. The store’s physical environment reflects the couple’s
love of Florida, with the outside painted like a Key West cottage
with the inside sporting Everglade green, sunrise yellow and orange,
sunset red and Caribbean blue colors.
“Pretty soon after we opened here, people started knowing us
as the pink place in the alley,” he said, noting that business has
been booming ever since.
Over the past year, they have added two employees–Mrs. Russell’s
son Zach George, a recent Bowling Green State University
graduate who holds a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing
and does outside sales for the business, and Ms. Sam Todd assists
in the store.
“We pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting our customers’
needs in a personal, friendly fashion, and making the customer
an integral part of the process,” added the owner.
Customers are invited into the design studio, where they can
sit with the graphic designer and participate in the creative
process, viewing and choosing different colors, fonts and artwork,
making the resulting products more personal to them.
“Our friends are our customers, and our customers are our
friends,” he said.
Electronic Design and Installation.
“It doesn’t matter which one of us designs, sells
or installs the project–we want to make sure we do
what is best for our customers,” added the partners.
“We balance value and performance, and we only
sell what we believe in. It is all about the ease of
use.”
The company recently designed and installed a
video wall for Ed Schmidt Volkswagen.
Design Entertainment also offers a “party trailer”
with a 60-inch TV, Wii, blu-ray player, 2.1 speaker
system and iPad. The trailer is available for community
events and will be at the Swanton CornFest in
August. For additional information on the trailer,
contact the business.
The company is a member of the Perrysburg
Area Chamber of Commerce and BNI.
“We are very proud of our business and making
our dream of owning a business a reality,” said the
four partners. “It has taken a lot to start our business
in this economy, and we are thankful to all of our
customers and people who supported us and continue
to do so. Our goal is to grow year after year
on a consistent basis. And we will do this by delivering
quality products at affordable prices and installing
them into customers’ homes as if they are
our family. The best compliment is a referral and we
hope to get many doing what we do best–designing
and implementing exactly what the customer
wants.”
The community is invited to Design Entertainments
showroom on Lighthouse Way, off State
Route 25.

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For more than 110 years, State Bank has responded to the needs of the communities
it serves–loans to small businesses, convenient retail services, as well as
giving of their time and energy to community and charitable projects.
Edward Jones originally opened its first office
in the Toledo Metro area in 1986. The office
was opened in Perrysburg by Lee
Odegaard, AAMS ® , CFP ® , Financial Advisor,
and his wife Jan Odegaard, Senior Branch Office
Administrator.
In 2002, Loren Odegaard, AAMS ® , joined
his father as a Financial Advisor.
Along with Lee, Loren and Jan, the staff includes
Deb Wise, who joined the firm in 1992,
and Jennifer Socie, who transferred to the Perrysburg
office in 1996.
Edward Jones, headquartered in St. Louis, is
one of the nation’s largest suppliers of financial
products for individual investors. Edward Jones
is one of the only firms to serve individual investors
exclusively. The firm has nearly seven
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 12,000 financial advisors provide this
personal brand of service by discussing clients’
individual investment needs on a one-on-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-advanced
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 providing
investment advice to rural Americans.
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
SmartMoney–June 2012
Edward Jones was named the No. 1 full-ser-
Perrysburg Eye Center is dedicated to providing our patients high quality
personalized eye care. Dr. Clark and Dr. Roth offer comprehensive eye
examinations for the entire family.
The State Bank and Trust Company
610 East South Boundary Street
419-874-2090
Looking for a community minded bank
with convenient, innovative product solutions
and hometown service with a smile? Look no
further than The State Bank and Trust Company
in Perrysburg.
The State Bank and Trust Company
founded in 1902 by Elbert E. Carter in the
small community of Defiance, Ohio, rapidly
grew into one of northwest Ohio’s leading financial
institutions. It was one of the few banks
to remain open during the trying times of the
1930’s Great Depression. Its stability eased the
financial outlook in the Defiance community.
During World War II, the bank’s leaders fostered
U.S. Savings Bond drives and gave direction
to many local war-time agencies. The State
Bank’s leadership and integrity within the
banking institution and community continues
Lee Odegaard, CFP ® , AAMS ® and Loren Odegaard, AAMS
Financial Advisors
215 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-8504 • www.edwardjones.com
vice brokerage firm in the June 2012 edition of
SmartMoney magazine. The magazine lauded
the firm for its reputation for excellent client
service. The firm consistently has been ranked
highly in the SmartMoney survey as No. 1 in
2005, 2007 and 2012, and No. 2 in 2008, 2009
and 2011.
J.D. Power and Associates–May 2012
Edward Jones ranked “Highest in Investor
Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms”
according to the J.D. Power and Associates
2012 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study SM .
1 Edward Jones received the highest numerical score
among full service brokerage firms in the proprietary
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Satisfaction Survey SM . Study based on responses from
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measures opinions of investors who used full-service investment
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in February 2012. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com
FORTUNE Magazine–February 2012
For the 13th year, Edward Jones was named
one of the best companies to work for by FOR-
For more than 40 years, The Perrysburg Eye
Center has been providing high quality, comprehensive
eye care to the community. Offering a wide
range of services in one convenient location, the
practice utilizes the latest technology to diagnose
and treat eye diseases. The staff, including an ophthalmologist,
optometrists, licensed opticians, certified
technicians and an audiologist. The Perrysburg
Eye Center is able to provide greater availability in
scheduling, including 24 hour on-call emergency
eye care. In May 2012 the eye center moved to its
new location at 28370 Kensington Lane in Perrysburg.
Owner, Stephen E. Clark, M.D. joined the practice
in 1996. He is a Toledo native, married with
three children, and lives in Perrysburg. He is a
Board Certified Ophthalmologist and the Assistant
Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Luke’s Hospital. His
comprehensive eye care includes medical and surgical
management of eye diseases with a concentration
in cataract surgery. He has surgical privileges at
SurgiCare Surgery Center, Wildwood Surgical Center,
Flower Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and Wood
County Hospital.
Reed Roth O.D. joined Perrysburg Eye Center
in July 2003. He is a native of Northwest Ohio, married
with three children, and lives in Whitehouse.
He performs comprehensive eye exams for all ages
and is experienced in diagnosing and treating eye
diseases and fitting all types of contact lenses. He is
a member of the American Optometric Association
and the Ohio Optometric Association.
Jay Meents D.D. recently joined the practice.
He lives in Perrysburg with his wife and daughter.
today as it has expanded with 19 professional
community banking centers and three Loan
Production Offices.
For more than 110 years, State Bank has responded
to the needs of the communities it
serves–loans to small businesses, convenient
retail services, as well as giving of their time
and energy to community and charitable projects,
such as United Way, American Cancer
and Heart Societies, and Habitat for Humanity.
In 2011 alone, State Bank employees donated
more than 7,000 hours of their time and support
to more than 150 charities.
State Bank is rich in history and core values.
Experience the hometown difference. See
why so many people are switching to The State
Bank and Trust Company Perrysburg Banking
Center.
TUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm
ranked No. 5 overall and No. 3 in Large Size
Companies. 2 The staff at Edward Jones includes, front
row, from left: Jennifer Socie, Deb Wise
and Jan Odegaard, Senior Branch Office
Administrators. Back row, from left: Lee
and Loren Odegaard, FinancialAdvisors.
These 13 FORTUNE rankings include
top 10 finishes for nine years, consecutive
No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive
No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010.
2FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and
do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.
Perrysburg Eye Center, Inc.
28370 Kensington Lane • 419-874-3125
www.perrysburgeyecenter.com
He also performs comprehensive eye exams for all
ages and is a member of American Optometric Association,
and the Ohio Optometric Association. He
is seeing new and current patients.
Both Dr. Clark and Dr. Roth support the community
with volunteer eye services. Dr. Clark volunteers
for Eye Care America, a public service that
provides free eye care to qualified individuals. Dr.
Roth has been involved in the Perrysburg Sunrise
Lions Club and is on the board of the Sunshine Children’s
Home. Also he volunteers with Infant SEE, a
program that offers free eye exams for children ages
6 to 12 months with referral from a pediatrician.
Recently Perrysburg Eye Center added an audiologist,
Mary Reno MM, CCC-A. She provides
comprehensive hearing care including hearing evaluation,
testing and hearing aid fitting. She can see
new and current patients of all ages.
The qualified staff of Perrysburg Eye Center is
completed with licensed opticians Bob Taylor and
Tanya Chamberlain, having more than 40 years of
experience between them. Perrysburg Eye Center is
proud of its staff and also its optical shop. A large selection
of quality frames featuring the latest technology
and the most fashionable eyewear.
Perrysburg Eye Care accommodates its patients
by offering 24/7 on-call emergency eye care. If there
is an eye emergency, Perrysburg Eye Care has same
day service. In addition, Medicare is accepted as
well as most major medical insurance, including
Paramount, Medical Mutual, Anthem and the VSP
optical plan. Please call 419-874-3125 and visit our
Web site www.perrysburgeyecenter.com for more
information.

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Venzel Communications, Inc.
140 East Second Street • 419-874-2575
www.venzelcommunications.com
On April 1, 2012, Venzel Communications, Inc.
celebrated its 25th year of operating as a full-service
marketing, advertising and public relations
firm. The company develops strategic branding and
marketing plans and then implements the plans by
developing appropriate campaigns and materials.
Venzel Communications’work encompasses building
brand images, developing logos and corporate
identity packages, creating web sites, and developing
campaigns to reach businesses and consumers.
Its work covers electronic and mass media promotion
as well as the more traditional print and direct
marketing materials, billboards, news releases and
event publicity.
“When we say full-service marketing and advertising,
we mean it,” says Bob Venzel, owner.
“We’ll develop whatever is appropriate to get the
job done cost-effectively.” Venzel Communications
works with a variety of clients including schools,
businesses, hospitals, health care providers and municipalities
both locally and regionally. Locally, the
firm developed and launched the City of Perrysburg’s
comprehensive Web site several years ago.
It has also developed the City of Perrysburg’s Street
The staff at Sulphur Springs Realty.
Map Guide over the past six years, with one side of
the map devoted to promoting the city. In addition,
Venzel Communications developed the City of Perrysburg’s
economic development brochure. Other
local clients include Penta Career Center, Perrysburg
Schools, the Elizabeth Scott Community,
Downs and Hire Dentists, and McIntire Retirement
Services. “We’re willing to explore a client’s ideas
and mesh that with ours to develop an approach
that makes sense for them,” says Mr. Venzel. “That
means understanding the culture of their organization
and the uniqueness of their products so we can
best position the organization.”
“It’s all about teamwork,” adds Mr. Venzel.
“Our clients live their business each day and have
a unique perspective of their industry. We combine
that with our 25 years of marketing and advertising
to form a pretty formidable team. When I look back
on our 25 years in the advertising business, what I
remember most are the relationships, and friendships,
we’ve built with our clients.”
Venzel Communications is located at 140 East
Second Street. To contact them, call 419-874-2575
or e-mail bobvenzel@venzelcommunications.com.
Asset Protection Corporation
5211 Renwyck Drive, Toledo • 419-531-3400
www.apcamerica.com
No gimmicks, long-term contracts or exclusive
components separate APC from most others,
according to Kim Klewer, president/owner and
Perrysburg resident. Mr. Klewer added, “The fact
that APC systems protect so many prominent
businesses and institutions and thousands of area
homes is a strong testament to our abilities.”
APC offers a full range of techonology rich
products and services, such as security and fire
alarm systems, video systems, access control,
sump pump, low temperature, carbon monoxide,
hold-up duress, cellular and remote video services
in addition to its UL Listed 24-hour monitoring
and service repair.
New for 2012 is APC’s home “ Instant Care”
direct nurse connection.
“$16.95 per month for home alarm monitoring
makes APC not only the best system, but also the
best value,” says Bill Mishka, APC Senior Vice
President.
Mr. Mishka added, “A growth area has been
our home alarm conversion service.” APC will
convert most systems at no charge for the $16.95
home alarm-monitoring rate. APC has similar
conversion services for most businesses as well.
“At APC, our client’s trust is our greatest compliment,”
Mr. Klewer said. “Along with skilled
and experienced employees, we have built a very
competitive, efficient and service based company.”
Proudly, APC employees give back to
their community by coaching, charities and civic
and business organizations such as Rotary,
Chamber of Commerce, Little League and Dowtown
Perrysburg, Inc.
Since 1987, Venzel Communications, Inc. has served clients as a
full-service marketing, advertising and public relations firm providing
strategic marketing planning and development of marketing materials.
Sulphur Springs Realty, Inc.
992 Commerce Drive
419-874-8311 • sulphurspringsrealty.com
We would like to take this opportunity to
thank the residents of Perrysburg for their patronage
and support over the years. We look
forward to being part of the Perrysburg community
for many years to come!
• 32 years of providing professional real estate
services in Perrysburg ~ proud to be a corporate
citizen of Perrysburg for 31 of those
years.
• 65 Full-time, dedicated and experienced
Realtors ~ many who are Perrysburg residents.
• Consistent leader in the residential Perrysburg
real estate market.
• Extensive experience in historic, river-
front, new construction and existing home markets.
• Active supporters of the United Way, Boys
and Girls Clubs of Toledo, NW Ohio Junior
Tennis, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Race for the Cure.
Our Creed
Sulphur Springs Realty exists to provide the
public with responsible real estate services.
With dedicated attention to our profession,
guided by real estate laws and ethics, we endeavor
to achieve quality services for our associates,
and prosperity for our communities
through the private enterprise system.

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Signature Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle sales department offers new and
pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Buderer Drug Co.
Compounding Pharmacy
26611 North Dixie Highway, Suite 119
419-873-2800 • www.budererdrug.com
Buderer Drug Co. has built a reputation of
excellence in pharmaceutical compounding.
Compounding involves the mixing, preparation,
and assembling of a drug, in order to fit
the unique needs of a patient. When a doctor
and his or her patient are not seeing the results
they want from what is made commercially
available, Buderer Drug’s specialized staff of
clinical pharmacists seek to find an innovative
solution, by utilizing their ability to customize
medicines in the USP 795 and 797 labs, that
meet stringent quality standards.
Originally founded in 1878 as the Sandusky
Deutsche Apotheke, the compounding phar-
macy became a family tradition in 1927, when
Alvin G. Buderer, RPh, joined the practice.
More than 40 years later, his son Jim Buderer,
RPh, took over the reins and began dispensing
customized medications from the newly located
building on Hancock Street.
Today, Jim Buderer, RPh and son Matt Buderer,
RPh, FIACP, and their chief pharmacists
oversee the three compounding pharmacies, located
in Sandusky, Perrysburg and Avon, Ohio.
Buderer Drug Co. continues its tradition of
providing superior health care solutions and
personalized medicine for the northern Ohio
region.
The House of Tradition is located in historic downtown Perrysburg.
Since 1999, Signature Harley-Davidson
has been selling and servicing Harley-Davidson
motorcycles and serving the local community.
The store is owned by Tim Sherman,
Mike Lenhart and Jim Frauenberg. The
20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art store has
six service bays, employs more than 35 associates
and sells more than 600 motorcycles
each year.
Signature Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle
sales department offers new and pre-owned
Harley-Davidson motorcycles. If someone is
exploring the idea of a motorcycle, they can
come in and take a “spin” on the “Jumpstart”
motorcycle simulator.
The parts department stocks Genuine
Harley-Davidson parts and chrome accessories
as well as products from many aftermarket
vendors. Our MotorClothes
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2012
Signature Harley-Davidson
1176 Professional Drive • 419-873-2453
www.signaturehd.com
Located in a historic building in downtown
Perrysburg, the House of Tradition is a family-owned
business established in 1985 by
Lynn and Ann Elder.
One of northwest Ohio’s largest selections
of collectible and play dolls can be seen in the
Doll and Teddy Bear Room. Customers will
find a varied selection from Madame Alexander,
Corolle, The Doll Maker, Adora and
Engle Puppen from Germany. Also, a line of
miniature dolls, furniture and accessories
crafted by Heidi and son Karl Ott are now in
stock.
The large collection of teddy bears and
other plush animals include Steiff, one of the
first companies to produce teddy bears more
than 100 years ago. The store also carries
Folkmanis puppets, Gund, Bearington, Beanie
Babies and Webkinz.
The House of Tradition is a gold key dealer
for the very popular lighted villages from Department
56. Every series is on display in a
virtual wonderland of cobblestone streets and
gaily decorated buildings. Halloween houses
with creepy sounds and spooky accessories
are fun for adults and children to enjoy. Our
friendly staff is always willing to answer
questions and offer helpful advice.
Christmas items are on display all year.
department carries a full line of riding gear as
well as the latest fashions for men, women
and children, including the highly desired
Miss Me Jeans. Our service department offers
an express lane for quick services that can be
done under an hour.
The dealership is open seven days a week
to serve our customers better. “Riders ride
seven days a week, and we feel we need to be
there for them” explain Kris Everitt, Harley-
Davidson general manager. Harley-Davidson.
Authorized Rentals are a big draw for the
dealership too. “Customers can take one of
our nine Harley-Davidson motorcycles for the
afternoon, a day or a week.”
Signature Harley-Davidson along with its
sister store Toledo Harley-Davidson are proud
to be active members of the local communities.
House of Tradition
111 East Second Street • 419-874-1151
The House of Tradition is currently the Toledo
area’s largest Christopher Radko dealer. The
store also carries ornaments from Lauscha,
Germany, the birthplace of hand-blown glass
ornaments. Old World Santas, German nutcrackers,
Snowbabies, Annalee and Fontanini
Nativities are all available. Also available are
Russian Nesting dolls and Bavarian Heritage
Santas, Lynn Haney’s beautiful Americanmade
Santas, Byers Choice Carolers and
Snow Globes from San Fransico Music Box
Co.
When a person is looking for that special
collectible, the store also carries Seraphim
Angels, Harbour Lights, Precious Moments,
Hummels and Trail of the Painted Ponies. An
extensive collection of beautiful jewelry from
Treska, Erda Handbags, Fenton Glassware
and fine lace from Plauten Germany are just a
few other lines in the store.
The building that the House of Tradition
occupies was constructed in 1875 and is listed
in the National Register of Historic Places. It
was once the office of Dr. Henry Roether,
grandfather of Ann Elder.
The House of Tradition is open Tuesday
through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended
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Dr. Wayne North
Dr. Brooke West
Hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday 8:00-6:00
Friday 8:00-5:30
Saturday 8:00-12:00
We now offer full time
grooming with Mindy!
PERRYSBURG
ANIMAL CARE
29098 Hufford Road • 419-874-8974
Please visit our new Web site!
www.perrysburganimalhospital.com
Since we opened the new and improved Perrysburg
Animal Care in March 2011 we have received
tremendous support from the Perrysburg, Rossford
and surrounding communities. We would like to
thank all of our 2 and 4 legged friends for
making this such an exciting year.
-Dr. West
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, allergy testing andcare, anddermatology
treatments.
To help us provide better care to our patients, we have
installedall new lab anddigital imaging equipment and
expandedour pharmacy services. We wouldalso encourage
you to stop in andmeet our newest veterinarian,
Dr. Brandy Day, a recent OSU graduate.
We are very honoredto have been selectedas
“Gideon’s” (Rossford’s newest 4-legged police officer)
veterinary hospital of choice.
As always, we welcome the opportunity of caring for
your pets and are dedicated to becoming partners with
you in your pets health care.
Dr. Anne Bergstrom
Dr. Brandy Day

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Dr. Suzette Huenefeld, family practice physician, specializes in female
health care, pediatrics and dermatology.
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
The Manor at Perrysburg is owned and managed
by HCF Management, Inc., a family-owned
and operated community that treats its patients
and residents with the same care and dignity as
a family member or loved one. HCF Management
manages 24 care communities and three assisted
living centers in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Located in Three Meadows, The Manor at
Perrysburg serves residents of Perrysburg,
Maumee, Rossford and the Toledo areas. The
Manor offers long-term and short-term rehabilitation
and provides a comprehensive range of
quality healthcare services including physical,
occupational and speech therapies, wound vac
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 Web site at
www.perrysburgplumbing.com for a complete
list of services.
New services are sewer cleaning and
video for locating sewer problems, trenchless
sewer replacement and sewer, flusher,
jetter, water, rodder truck.
All HVAC technicians are NATE (National
Association of Technical Excellence)
certified.
For more information, call 419-874-7163
or visit the Web site.
services, respite stay and hospice care.
The Perrysburg facility currently is going
through major renovations which will be completed
this summer. Renovations include an expanded
state-of-the-art rehabilitation unit,
Alzheimer’s secured unit and the core of the internal
building will be newly renovated.
When completed, the renovations will bring
the square footage from 37,825 square feet to
more than 80,000 square feet. The Manor, built
on 14 acres, features lighted outdoor walking
path, and exterior gardens and courtyards.
The Manor at Perrysburg offers an attractive
dining room which contains a homemade soup
Dr. Suzette Huenefeld, family practice
physician, specializes in female health care,
pediatrics and dermatology. A full service,
high quality care practice, the doctor offers in
office x-ray and testing including cholesterol
screening, hemoglobin, complete diabetic
blood work-up and bone density. The office
also offers shingles vaccines.
After receiving her medical degree from
the University of Toledo Medical Center in
1993, Dr. Huenefeld completed her residency
in family medicine at Mercy Hospital working
in the emergency room and pediatrics. In
2000, she opened her own practice, Fort Meigs
Family Practice, on Village Square in Perrysburg
and then in 2005 relocated to 27511 Holiday
Lane.
The doctor designed and decorated the new
seven exam room office. “Our practice is committed
to provide full service, quality care in a
very friendly, warm and clean environment
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2012
Suzette Huenefeld, M.D.
Perrysburg Fort Meigs Family Practice
27511 Holiday Lane, Suite 101
419-872-0242
with all of the newest and advanced diagnostic
equipment,” she stated.
Dr. Huenefeld offers schedule ahead and
same day appointments and accepts most insurance
plans and Medicare patients. The doctor
is currently accepting new patients and
offers a free “get to know you” visit.
There are two medical assistants on staff
and Dr. Huenefeld also teaches medical students
and nurse practioners in the office.
“I love to teach not only medical students
but also I love to educate my patients,” added
the doctor.
Her patients also have the opportunity to
meet Dr. Huenefeld’s licensed pet therapy
dogs.
“Our practice goes the extra mile for our
patients. We take care of our patients like we
would like to be treated and cared for–personal
and complete care,” stated the doctor. “We
treat you as part of our family.”
Owners Billie and Jim Griner are very proud to provide outstanding plumbing and
heating service to Perrysburg and surrounding communities.
Located in Three Meadows, The Manor at Perrysburg serves residents
of Perrysburg, Maumee, Rossford and the Toledo areas.
and salad bar in addition to the home cooked
meals and an ice cream parlor. The activities department
offers a variety of group and individual
programs as well as community outings in an airconditioned
bus. Beauty and barber service is
available on site in the beauty shop.
The facility also offers the convenience of
having the following services done on-site: pharmaceutical,
dental, optometry, podiatry. X-ray
and laboratory.
The Perrysburg care community received the
AHCA-Advancing Excellent Award, 13 Bronze
awards and a Silver Award.
The Manor of Perrysburg is involved with
many local organizations and foundations including
the American Cancer Society, American
Red Cross, Big Brothers and Sisters, YMCA,
March of Dimes, Wood County Hospital Association
and United Way.
For more than 40 years, HCF has been committed
to providing the best possible care for individual’s
specific rehabilitation and long care
needs. With their core values of service excellence,
commitment to quality, leadership and integrity,
HCF has remained true to its original
goal - to remain a family-owned and operated
company that treats each and every patient and
their families just like family.

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Great Lakes Gunworx
419 Superior Street, Rossford
419-754-9265 • www.greatlakesgunworx.com
Great Lakes Gunworx, located in downtown Rossford and owned by two local law
enforcement officers, will buy, sell, trade and repair firearms, as well as
firearms parts, supplies and ammunition.
Wellman Rental & Supply, Inc.
26860 Eckel Road • 419-874-7951
www.wellmanrental.com
For 39 years, Wellman Rental and Supply
Inc., has been providing equipment rental,
sales and supplies to contractors and homeowners
in Perrysburg and the surrounding area.
Ross Wellman and his sons, Al and Jeff,
saw the potential for growth in Perrysburg
when they opened the business on Eckel Road
in 1973. Today, Wellman Rental and Supply
Inc., is still a family business with Al and Jeff
managing the daily operation. Al’s son, Dirk
Wellman, continued the family tradition when
he joined the firm 15 years ago.
Wellman Rental and Supply Inc., continues
to handle construction equipment as it has done
since 1973. Within minutes, contractors can
find whatever they need to complete a project,
including air compressors, a Bobcat, pumps,
generators, concrete equipment, roto hammers,
tiles, saws and other equipment and supplies.
Recently added rental equipment includes a
stump grinder and a Toro Dingo and bed edger.
Today, the firm also serves homeowners
providing rental and sales oflawn and garden
equipment, including chain saws, rototillers,
trimmers, chippers, aerators, power rakes, post
hole augers and sod cutters to complete any
spring or summer home improvement project.
Equipment repair is another specialty at
Wellman Rental and Supply. The service department
can repair many small engines, lawn
and garden tools and related equipment ofall
kinds. Two mechanics offer more than 59 years
ofcombined experience.
The Wellmans pride themselves on their
friendly service and the quality of their repairs
and equipment. Delivery for both rentals and
repairs is available for customers.
Many area customers already know how
pleasant and convenient it is to do business at
Wellman Rental and Supply Inc. Al and Jeff invite
new commercial and residential customers
to come by the shop on Eckel Road to see the
wide range ofproducts and services.
Wellman Rental and Supply Inc., is open
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The staff at Weaver Animal Hospital, from left: Dr. Knepper,
Melissa Jarrett with Mougli, Nancy Rogers, Sue Leech
and Stacey Thom.
Great Lakes Gunworx, a gunshop for all levels
of shooters, believes in “giving our customers
the best ammunition for an educated and informed
purchase.”
The store is located at 419 Superior Street, in
downtown Rossford.
The co-owners are Greg Linkous and James
Henry, who have more than 30 years of active
law enforcement experience.
Great Lakes Gunworx will buy, sell, trade
and repair firearms, as well as firearms parts,
supplies and ammunition. Gunsmith services
also are available.
The gunshop sells custom-built AR-style
semi-automatic rifles, along with Glock, Taurus,
Mossberg, Remington, Bersa, Colt, HK, Sig and
many other firearms.
They also stock Safariland, Magpul, Blackhawk
and 5.11 products.
It is an authorized Glock law enforcement
dealer and a Class III dealer in fully-automatic,
suppressors and automatic weapons.
They also provide Carrying Concealed
Weapons (CCS) classes.
Weaver Animal Hospital, owned by Dr. Donald R.
Knepper, and operated with a loyal, skilled, dependable
and caring staff, maintains a seven day schedule that gives
excellent service to people and their pets in Perrysburg
and the surrounding area. Dr. Knepper also has offices located
in East Toledo and West Toledo.
Weaver Animal Hospital provides thorough and costeffective
treatments for pets. Both canine and feline specialists
are available to the practice for referral when
necessary. Being concerned about zoonotic diseases,
which can be transferred to humans, the staff ensures that
all pets are free of intestinal parasites. The practice is
proactive in the prevention ofdiseases by providing thorough
exams, laboratory tests and vaccinations. It is much
better to prevent disease before the disease occurs.
Dr. Knepper’s office has a comprehensive vaccination
program, offering protection against diseases pets can get
and transfer to owners. Animals are made parasite-free
before receiving quality vaccinations.
At Weaver Animal Hospital, pets also receive thorough
examinations to check for hidden diseases or problems. If
an animal is seven years ofage or older, it needs to be
monitored for abnormalities by internal medical testing.
Law enforcement/military/fire discounts are
offered.
Mr. Henry said he believes customers appreciate
the “down home feel” and personal assistance
that the gunshop provides.
“Our staff has a willingness to take time with
each customer, and we are committed to providing
knowledge and confidence to all levels of
shooters,” he explained.
Mr. Linkous agreed, “we believe in individual
attention to the customer with no high stress
sales. We take a laid back, personal approach.”
“Whether you’re just researching your first
firearm or a long-time hunter, we’d love to have
you come down and talk with us.”
With more than 30 years experience in law
enforcement instruction, the Great Lakes Gunworx
staff offers CCW classes to everyone from
beginners to top level SWAToperators. Classes
are held several times throughout the year.
For more information, call 419-754-9265,
send an e-mail to
greatlakesgunworx@hotmail.com or visit the
Web site at www.greatlakesgunworx.com.
The Wellmans pride themselves on their friendly service and the quality
of their repairs and equipment. Delivery for both rentals and repairs is
available for customers.
Weaver Animal Hospital
399 West Boundary Street • 419-874-3148
The hospital has installed a complete computer lab that
provides immediate test results for serious internal medical
problems. Pet owners also are advised on diet and care
ofolder animals. Frequently, Dr. Knepper will change an
animal’s diet to compensate for any problems found.
As the allergy season approaches, signs ofskin irritation
or excessive scratching indicate a pet’s need to be
seen immediately. Dr. Knepper’s flea control program
controls invasive insects on the animal as well as in the environment.
Allergies to pollen, grass, or weeds can be
controlled through medication.
The staff at Weaver Animal Hospital makes every effort
to treat pets on an outpatient basis. However, extended
hospital care is offered when the need arises. “We
work many hours because we want to be available seven
days a week so your pet can be treated the day it becomes
ill,” said Dr. Knepper.
Reasonable boarding also is offered to clients. The
staff enjoys caring for pets and spoiling them with kindness.
For client convenience, Dr. Knepper’s office offers
morning and evening hours on weekdays, along with Saturday
morning and Sunday evening appointments.

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Owner Bill McConnell and his daughter Kelly.
Did you hear?
4 COLOR
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2012
Dunright Building Services
1057 Custer Drive, Toledo
419-897-7988 • www.dunrightbuildingservices.com
Owned by Perrysburg resident Bill McConnell
Dunright Building Services, owned by
longtime Perrysburg resident Bill McConnell,
is quickly becoming the premier locally owned
home remodeling company.
The company, with showroom and offices
at 1057 Custer Drive, Toledo, has built a reputation
for quality workmanship and outstanding
customer service.
Mr. McConnell has more than 28 years of
experience in the home remodeling business.
He began in replacement window sales in 1983
and 10 years later opened his own
business–Dunright Building Services.
Then in 2004, Mr. McConnell was diagnosed
with Guillen-Barre Syndrome paralyzing
him for several months. He closed his
business and focused on his recovery. With the
support of his family and friends and his faith,
the Perrysburg resident made a full recovery.
He went back to work as a sales manager for
another company, but knew that one day Dunright
Building Services would once again open
its doors.
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And in May 2011, the new Dunright Building
Services was launched–a customer servicedriven,
fair-priced replacement window and
remodeling company.
The company features a $179 any size
white, double hung installed window. “We are
home to the $179 window,” said the owner.
“This allows us to offer a high quality window
at a great price to all home owners.”
Dunright also offers roofing, and complete
interior and exterior remodeling services.
“We know there are several national chains
who want your remodeling business,” said Mr.
McConnell. “At Dunright, our commitment to
service is a guarantee you can count on, not just
a sales slogan.”
Dunright Building Services is amember of
the Better Business Bureau, Installation Masters
and Lead-Safe EPA Certified Firm.
For a free estimate, contact Mr. McConnell
or Joe Fath at 419-897-7988, 419-466-4410 or
visit the Web site at www.dunrightbuildingser
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Perrysburg Township
26609 Lime City Road • 419-872-8861
www.perrysburgtownship.us
Perrysburg Township, like much of the nation, is on the rebound. Gone
is the economic rough road of the past few years, as the township, under
the leadership of Trustees Gary Britten, Craig LaHote and Bob Mack and
Fiscal Officer Shirley Haar, marches down a newly paved highway.
Mr. Mack, president of the board, acknowledged that the past few years
have been a challenge, but said the trustees worked diligently to ensure reliable
service while reining in expenses. The township prides itself on providing
outstanding service to residents, and those services have expanded
over the past year.
The Fire/EMS Department, housed in a modern fire station, acquired a
new 3,500-gallon tanker truck about a year ago and recently received a donation
of a new miniature house to teach children about fire safety from
township firm Cousino Harris Disaster Kleanup. Fire Chief Tom Brice also
acquired two new medical devices to better treat victims of cardiac arrest.
The first device, a portable automatic CPR machine, administers precise
compressions to a patient’s chest at the press of a button. “ A second device,
the laryngoscope, allows EMTto visually see the air passage and open it
up to administer oxygen,” explained the chief.
Perrysburg Township’s Police Department also has had a busy year. The
department held its first ever Citizens Police Academy this past spring.
More than a dozen residents participated in the five-week session, learning
about various aspects of the criminal justice system and witnessing a
demonstration of a K9 unit during a lesson on criminal interdiction. Participants
also received firearms and taser training. The department welcomed
a new member to its ranks, K9 “X.” The dog and handler Officer
Jason Gladney began working together in early June. X is a dual purpose
dog, capable of picking up the scent of a suspect/missing person and locating
drugs. He also can assist in the arrest of a fleeing suspect. Earlier this
year, the police department joined with area law enforcement agencies to
create a SWAT unit. The special response team members retrofitted an
EMS ambulance and members completed training. Police Chief Mark Hetrick
said the unit is “ready to roll” when called upon in an emergency.
In the zoning department, Inspector/Administrator Grant Garn noted
that permits are on the rise. New businesses also are locating on U.S. Route
20 in the township including Tim Horton’s/Chipotle at the former Sunoco
station near I-75 and Chick-Fil-A in front of Kohl’s department store. A
Dollar Tree store also opened near Office Max. Other new businesses include
OK Patron on Helen Drive and Universal Granite and Marble on
Holiday Lane. Residential growth is on the increase with 11 new single
family dwelling permits in the first five months of 2012–up from eight in
2011.
The maintenance department under the supervision of Kraig Gottfried
acquired a new mower recently, and the department continues to do an excellent
job of maintaining township infrastructure, buildings and the equipment
fleet, which includes police vehicles.
Mr. Gottfried also works closely with Recreation Director Bob Warnimont
to maintain the township’s parks and recreational facilities, such as
the ice rink and baseball field at Fire Station No. 2. In May, the township
held its annual Recycle Roundup in conjunction with the City of Perrysburg.
As always, the event was a huge success. During the three-hour period,
an estimated 500 pounds of household hazardous waste was collected
as well as eight gaylords of paper and a semi-trailer and box truck filled
with electronics and small appliances.
Office personnel also have had a busy year. A redesigned Web site provides
information on township services including recycling, food pantry,
Operation Breadbasket, community events and more. Those unable to attend
trustees’ meetings, but interested in learning more about township
government, may listen to the meetings by going to the resources category
and clicking on “meeting audio.” For anyone moving into the township, the
office offers a new resident guide that provides useful information on the
township and its resources.
To learn more about Perrysburg Township, visit the Web site at
www.perrysburgtownship.us or stop by the office, which is open Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Administrator John Hrosko, Assistant
to the Administrator Rosanna Violi or Becky Johnson, payroll and financial
specialist, are there to help you.

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