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Page 32 Lee Odegaard, CFP, AAMS Loren Odegaard, AAMS 215 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-8504 Edward Jones originally opened its first office in the Toledo Metro area in 1986. The office was opened in Perrysburg by Lee W. Odegaard, AAMS, CFP, Financial Advisor, and his wife Jan, Senior Branch Office Administrator. In 2002, Loren Odegaard, AAMS, joined his father as a Financial Advisor. Along with Lee, Loren and Jan, the staff includes Senior Branch Office Administrators Deb Wise, who joined the firm in 1992, and Jennifer Socie, who transferred to the Perrysburg office in 1997. www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It is one of the nation’s most convenient suppliers of financial products for individual investors. We offer a wide array of investments and services, including but not limited to: Annuities, Business Retirement Plans, Educational Savings, Equity Investments, Investment Banking and Estate Considerations. Because we serve individual investors and business owners, our resources are dedicated to helping you reach your long-term financial goals. Member SIPC. Sulphur Springs’ agents, front row, from left are: Lill Frayer, Betty Lazzaro, JJ Kosmider, Pam Pilz and Tim Yackee. Back row, from left: Bill Renner, Dave Frania, Rhonda Kesling, Billie Bodnar, Jim Simons, Chris Rettig, Carol Heineman and Michael Miller. Not pictured are: Bob Bodnar, Steve Chovanec, Barry Furrer, Amy Hofner, Barb Jacobs, Rhonda Kuehnle-Krumlauf, Jody Shirk, Sandy Traver. The Perrysburg Eye Center has been providing high quality comprehensive eye care to the Perrysburg community for over 40 years. We are able to provide a more complete range of services because we have an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, licensed opticians and certified technicians full-time in one convenient location. We also have the latest technology to diagnose and treat eye diseases. Stephen E. Clark, M.D., presently the owner, joined the practice in 1996. He is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and is currently the Assistant Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Luke’s Hospital. He offers comprehensive eye care including medical and surgical management of eye Perrysburg Eye Center, Inc. 351 East Boundary Street • 419-874-3125 www.perrysburgeyecenter.com diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. He has a particular interest in cataract surgery. He has surgical privileges at SurgiCare Surgery Center, Wildwood Surgical Center, Flower Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and Wood County Hospital. He is a Toledo native, married with three children and lives in Perrysburg. Reed Roth O.D. is experienced in fitting all types of contact lenses, including difficult prescriptions. He offers comprehensive eye exams for all ages and also diagnoses and treats eye diseases. He joined Perrysburg Eye Center in July 2003. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. He is a native of Northwest Ohio, married with three PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010 The staff at Edward Jones includes, front row, from left: Jennifer Socie, Deb Wise and Jan Odegaard, Senior Branch Office Administrators. Back row, from left: Lee and Loren Odegaard, Financial Advisors. Sulphur Springs Realty, Inc. 991 Commerce Drive • 419-874-8311 www.SulphurSpringsRealty.com This is a milestone year for Sulphur Springs Realty as it celebrates the 30th year of providing professional real estate services to the Perrysburg community. Founded in 1980, Sulphur Springs Realty is dedicated to providing quality real estate services for its clients. We are particularly proud of our agents and their ability to adapt to ever-changing real estate market conditions. Through their efforts, Sulphur Springs Realty has been Perrysburg’s #1 real estate company in sales volume and highest average sale for nearly 10 years. In addition to serving clients, Sulphur Springs also serves the community through a number of sponsorships and partnerships with local charities and organizations. Sulphur Springs is a Pacesetter Company for the United Way and actively supports the Boys Perrysburg Eye Center is dedicated to providing our patients high quality personalized eye care. Dr. Clark and Dr. Roth offer comprehensive eye examinations for the entire family. children, and lives in Whitehouse. Perrysburg Eye Center is proud of its optical shop. Our licensed opticians, Bob Taylor, Kristy Oates and Tanya Chamberlain, have over 40 years of experience. We offer a large selection of quality frames. We feature the latest technology in eyewear. You can make an appointment or stop in for a private showing of the fashionable eyewear, which includes Lafont, Gucci, Brenda, Guess, Lacoste and most recently, Smith sports eyewear and glasses. Our opticians will help in choosing a frame design and color that looks best on each patient. Our practice is also active supporting the community. Dr. Clark volunteers for Eye Care Amer- and Girls Club. For over 25 years Sulphur Springs Realty has sponsored the Northwest Ohio Tennis Association District Qualifier and supports fund-raising activities for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Race for the Cure. Sulphur Springs Realty represents both buyers and sellers. The firm’s inventory includes many of Perrysburg’s finest historic homes and riverfront properties, newly constructed homes and premium home sites, as well as homes in the many fine neighborhoods in the Perrysburg area. Whether purchasing a new home, selling a current home, relocating to the area, or any other real estate needs, Sulphur Springs Realty agents are dedicated to assisting you. Please call us at 419-874-8311, or visit www.SulphurSpringsRealty.com for more information. ica, a public service that provides free eye care to qualified individuals. Dr. Roth has been involved in the Perrysburg Sunrise Lions Club and is on the board of the Sunshine Children’s Home. He also volunteers with Infant SEE, a program that offers free eye exams for children ages 6 to 12 months with referral from a pediatrician. We offer 24/7 on-call emergency eye care. If you are having an eye emergency we will see you that day. As a service to our patients we participate with Medicare, most major medical insurance such as Paramount, Medical Mutual, Anthem and the VSP optical plan. Please call 419-874-3125 and visit our Web site perrysburgeyecenter.com to find out more information.
PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010 Page 33 Children’s Discovery Center’s Creative Director, Sara Harris, visited Reggio Emilia, Italy this past year and found her inspiration to renovate the Avenue Road location’s Discovery Room. She transformed the area into a space where children can feel the beauty of nature indoors. Grace United Methodist Church 601 East Boundary Street • 419-874-4365 www.gracechurchperrysburg.com Grace Church is an exciting and vibrant church located next to Woodland Park on East Boundary Street. Two worship services are offered each Sunday, along with a variety of small group Bible studies, mission efforts, and recreational/fellowship activities. The 8:30 a.m. traditional service in the Sanctuary regularly features the Adult Choir, handbells, brass and string instrumental ensembles, and of course, organ leading the music. A lay reader leads the congregation in liturgy based on the Christian liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. The 10:45 a.m. contemporary service in the Family Life Center focuses on praise and worship music led by the praise team featuring recording artist Dan Now. Multi-media capabilities add new dynamics to the service, and the room is set up to include family-friendly tables with coloring books and markers to help parents with young children. A “Kids Own Worship” is also offered during this service for kids in preschool through third grade. In addition to worship, Grace Church is involved in outreach and missions both locally and around the world. Grace Church is the home of Perrysburg Christians United (PCU), a food bank and assistance center for those in need. Grace also regularly sends mission teams to Haiti and helps sponsor the Brad Reddick School outside Les Cayes, Haiti. Over 300 children are taught and fed at the school each day. Sponsorship of the Deborah House in Romania allows that organization to provide a safe home for girls who have been abused, neglected, and abandoned. Grace Church continues to provide excellent learning and nurturing opportunities for all ages. The children’s ministry area offers a variety of enriching experiences for children through fifth grade. Vacation Bible School draws several hundred children for Bible teaching, fun, arts and crafts, and more. During the school year, Wednesday evening activities are available for children that reinforce the development of moral, social, and cognitive abilities. Youth ministry reaches students from sixth grade through high school graduation. Sunday Nights at Grace (S.N.A.G.) and small groups throughout the year give students opportunities to build relationships with God and one another. Junior high and senior high students participate in events for growth and service. Several mission trips take place each year, giving students a way to engage in service beyond themselves. They also have lots of fun with game nights, dodgeball, basketball, and volleyball. Adult ministries include learning and small group settings for men and women. Weekday and evening opportunities are available to fit into a variety of busy schedules. Wednesday evening topics include studies on marriage and parenting, finances and personal growth, and Bible studies. At Grace Church, guests are not only welcomed, they are expected. Everyone is invited to join in what is going on at Grace and discover with others what exciting plans God has for their lives! For more information, visit the Grace Church Web site at www.gracechurch perrysburg.com. Founded 10 years ago by Kevin Rantanen, who still owns and operates the business, Perrysburg Lawn Care has found success through personalized service and customer satisfaction. Children’s Discovery Center 7033 Lighthouse Way • 419-872-4510–Lisa Ames 11090 Avenue Road • 419-874-8203–Angel Heath www.childrensdiscoverycenters.com More than just child care for working parents, Children’s Discovery Center offers peace of mind that each child’s unique interests and abilities are nurtured and developed. At the heart of this exceptional learning environment is a curriculum inspired by the world-acclaimed Reggio Emilia approach to learning. Each child is encouraged to see, touch, and do–to express his or her “100 languages of learning” in a warm, welcoming and secure setting. The role of the environment is essential to the Reggio approach, and focuses on aesthetically beautiful surroundings with great attention to detail. Children’s Discovery Center’s Creative Director, Sara Harris, visited Reggio Emilia, Italy this past year and found her inspiration to renovate the Avenue Road location’s Discovery Room. She transformed the area into a space where children can feel the beauty of nature indoors. The openended experiences the children can participate in daily are not something they will have access to anywhere else. Shadow screens, light projectors, Perrysburg Lawn Care 419-870-1771 • www.perrysburglawncare.com Perrysburg Lawn Care is a full-service landscaping business offering lawn mowing, snow removal, spring/fall clean-up, hedge trimming, mulching, hauling, aerating, rolling, bush, tree and stump removal services. Founded 11 years ago by Kevin Rantanen, who still owns and operates the business, Perrysburg Lawn Care has found success through personalized service and customer satisfaction. “Over the years I have grown steadily and now have four employees,” Mr. Rantanen said. “But I decided many years ago that I wanted to maintain my business on a smaller scale so that I can offer a personalized level of service to all of my customers.” That personalized service includes a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. “If a customer is unhappy with the work performed or the price charged, I am more than willing to immediately correct the problem or adjust my price,” he said. This approach has led to a loyal customer base, of which Mr. Rantanen is appreciative. All Perrysburg Lawn Care employees either graduated from Perrysburg High School or grew moveable light lamps, flashlights, and rope lighting combined with natural and recycled materials, extends learning while providing endless opportunities in discovery. Natural walking paths combined with water, music, and science exploration areas have been incorporated into the design. She created the inspiring space, but the children are the ones who can take that inspiration and grow to appreciate nature, develop problem-solving and creative skills, and enhance their fine and gross motor abilities. In a world of plastic one-dimensional toys, the design is an out of the box and into nature space where the possibilities for fun and learning are endless. Children’s Discovery Center has a long history in the greater Toledo area of providing high quality early education and care in a unique, interactive environment for over 28 years. There are two locations to meet the needs of the Perrysburg community, and they look forward to welcoming new families in the next school year. Two worship services are offered each Sunday, along with a variety of small group Bible studies, mission efforts, and recreational/fellowship activities. up in Perrysburg, which helps the business maintain its local focus. “I feel that it is important to hire local people who are known in the community and have a good reputation,” Mr. Rantanen said. “I want my employees to be a good reflection of Perrysburg Lawn Care.” The company gives back to the community whenever possible, most recently by donating lawn care services to the Perrysburg Rotary Club and the Humane Society’s charity auctions. Mr. Rantanen also is active in the community through a number of organizations. He is President of the Perrysburg Lions Club, and is an active member of the Perrysburg Rotary Club. He was elected to and served on Perrysburg City Council from 2004-2008, and currently serves as Perrysburg’s representative on the TARTA Board of Trustees. In his business and in his personal life, Mr. Rantanen is dedicated to Perrysburg and looks forward to offering his services to area residents for years to come. For more information, call 419- 870-1771, or visit the Web site at www.perrysbur glawncare.com and become a fan on Facebook.
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