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Page 46 Cold Stone Creamery co-owner Pat McGrady and cake decorator Meredith Melecosky display some of the delicious treats, including ice cream cakes, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream pies. A newly-formed law firm in Rossford has been established in one of the city’s oldest buildings. The Heban, Sommer & Murphree law firm has located its offices in the historic 1917 Rossford Savings Bank at 200 Dixie Highway. The firm’s three partners are Kevin Heban, Gary Sommer and Kent Murphree. They are joined by attorneys Melissa Purpura, John Lewandowski and Gerald Galernik, and legal assistants Sandra Wagener and Sally Pietrasz. Mr. Heban said he considered expanding his previous firm when partner Gerry Galernik decided to move into semi-retirement. He and Mr. Murphree, also a Rossford resident, coach a travel baseball team together and discussed the idea of forming a new firm. Mr. Murphree, who was in private practice with Mr. Sommer at another firm for the past 10 years, encouraged him to join the two in launching the new firm. “We found that we complement each other’s experiences and practice areas,” Mr. Heban said. While he concentrates on estate work, real estate, litigation, bankruptcies and municipal law, his two new partners focus on business, labor, corporate law and negotiations. “The practices just seemed to mesh together so we could be a full-service firm,” Mr. Murphree said. The firm provides law director and prosecutor services to the City of Rossford, along with the villages of Waterville and Whitehouse and soon Bloomdale, Mr. Heban said. In addition, Mr. Murphree and Mr. Sommer have substantial practices with corporate and national clients across Above: Dermatology Associates is located at 12780 Roachton Road in the Roachton Road Professional Center. Right: Ada Aesthetics, the aesthetic division of Dermatology Associates. Heban, Sommer and Murphree LLC 200 Dixie Highway, Rossford • 419-662-3100 PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010 Cold Stone Creamery 27151-D Crossroads Parkway, Rossford • 419-873-9993 Cold Stone Creamery strives to deliver “the ultimate ice cream experience” with a combination of high quality ice cream, a fun variety of mix-in toppings and a personalized store experience. Owner/operators Patrick McGrady and Jeff Foster opened the ice cream store in October 2007 at the corner of Crossroads Parkway and U.S. Route 20. Cold Stone is known for its 20 specialty ice cream creations such as Chocolate Devotion, Cookie Doughn’t You Want Some, Oreo Overload, Cookie Mintster and The Pie Who Loved Me. All ice cream is made fresh daily and starts with their sweet cream base. It is served in a dish or freshly-made waffle bowl. Customers also can select any combination of ingredients to make their own creations. With numerous items to mix in, Cold Stone claims there are 11.5 million combinations to try. “Ice cream is an indulgent product. And we understand that customers are treating themselves,” said Mr. McGrady, adding that cake batter and coffee are among his favorite flavors. Customers can watch as the crew members prepare their ice cream dishes on a marble slab, refrigerated to 16 degrees. This summer, Cold Stone is featuring “Gold Cone the country. Mr. Sommer, a Sylvania resident, said he was encouraged to be part of a firm committed to local interests and helping Rossford residents. “We have a practice with a small-town atmosphere doing work all over the country,” he explained. Mr. Heban is a graduate of the University of Toledo and UT law school. He has practiced law since 1985. Mr. Murphree also is a UT and UT law school graduate. He was a member of the UT men’s basketball team and currently serves as an assistant varsity basketball coach at Rossford High School. Mr. Sommer is a Miami University graduate and graduated from the UT law school. He also serves on the board of zoning appeals in Sylvania. Mr. Sommer oversaw renovation and design of the firm’s building, which is located next to the Edward Ford Memorial. “We wanted to be faithful to what it would have looked like in that day–we tried to stay time period appropriate,” he explained. The architecture, colors and furniture in the “tremendously attractive building” are reminiscent of the 1930s and 1940s. Interior woodwork, transom windows and slate floors in the offices on the first and second floors contribute to the professional atmosphere. The attorneys said they are pleased with their offices–and with the opportunity to locate their practice in Rossford. “We hope to continue to offer outstanding legal representation to clients and to be a good business partner in the community,” Mr. Heban said. Flavors,” as refreshing fruit flavors of the month: key lime, harvest peach and blueberry. Ice cream pies also are available in the three special flavors through August. Along with ice cream creations, Cold Stone offers shakes, sundaes, smoothie drinks, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream cupcakes. Ice cream cakes also are a favorite of many Cold Stone customers, and there are 10 Signature cakes including Peanut Butter Playground, Strawberry Passion, Coffeehouse Crunch, and Cookies and Creamery. “Cakes are available in the freezer and crew members will be glad to add a name and birthday greeting to the top before you take it home,” Mr. McGrady explained. Cold Stone is a frequent contributor and participant in numerous school and non-profit fund-raisers in Perrysburg and Rossford. Mr. McGrady, who is a member of the Rossford Business Association, said he also caters ice cream social events at area businesses providing a reward for employees or as part of a company picnic. For more information on this service, contact him at 419-873-9993. The store offers an outdoor patio for summer seating, in addition to the numerous tables indoors. Hours are Sunday through Thursday from noon to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. Law firm partners, from left: Kevin Heban, Gary Sommer and Kent Murphree, stand in front of the safe that remains in their building, which formerly housed the Rossford Savings Bank and patent offices of L-O-F. Dermatology Associates and Ada Aesthetics 12780 Roachton Road • Roachton Road Professional Center Dermatology Associates 419-872-0777 • Ada Aesthetics 419-873-6961 Dermatology Associates, Inc. has been providing full-service, expert, quality medical care for conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails in Perrysburg for more than 17 years. The practice is located in the Roachton Road Professional Center at 12780 Roachton Road. Dr. Christy Lorton founded the practice at the River Road Medical Center in 1991, and Dr. Beth Zavell joined her in 1994. They moved to Perry Town Square in 1996 and moved to their current location in the Roachton Road Professional Center in 2008. Shannon Hammond, Sherri Whitcomb and Joanna Ansted, licensed physician assistants, joined the practice in 2001, 2003 and 2009, respectively. Dr. Deborah Thaler, a physician with eight years of experience in dermatology, will be joining the group in September 2010. The current location houses Ada Aesthetics, the aesthetic division of Dermatology Associates. Kim Ando and Jami Baker are licensed aestheticians experienced in cosmetic dermatological procedures including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microcurrent facial toning, facials, waxing and makeup application. Licensed nail technicians, Melissa Lojewski and Erin O’Donnell-Wolfram, offer traditional and anti-aging manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements to clients while they relax in a deluxe massaging chair. Nancy Sloan and Kimberly Schwake, licensed massage therapists, have many years of experience offering holistic and therapeutic massage treatments. Ada also offers a boutique area which carries a wide variety of skin care products, make-up, sun-blocking hats, beauty accessories and gift items. Several of the skin care lines available at Ada are medically based products that are unique to a store that is associated with a physician’s office. Kim Ando explains that “practicing within a dermatologist’s office gives us access to resources not available at a typical salon, along with being able to work closely with the doctors.” Dr. Lorton and Dr. Zavell are highly experienced dermatologists, specializing in performing total skin exams to detect and prevent skin cancer. They treat skin cancer, pre-cancer, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, rosacea and warts. They perform dermatologic surgery to remove nevi (moles), skin cancer and cysts. The doctors also offer cosmetic services including Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane injections and removal of skin tags and seborrheic keratoses (age spots). Physician assistants, Shannon Hammond, Sherri Whitcomb and Joanna Ansted, work side by side with the doctors at Dermatology Associates. They are experienced in providing dermatology medical services. Appointments can be made with any of the providers at Dermatology Associates by calling 419-872-0777, and Ada Aesthetics at 419-873- 6961.

PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010 Page 47 Since 1965, Penta Career Center has provided career-technical training programs for high school students in its member school communities. For 43 years Penta was located on Oregon Road (next to Owens Community College). On September 2, 2008 a new era began for Penta when it opened a new, 522,000 square-foot school in Perrysburg Township. The school is expanded not only in size but, more importantly, in terms of curriculum and scope of services. It provides innovative career-technical programs, expanded academic courses, and enhancements to traditional programs. Some highlights of the new Penta in- Penta Career Center 9301 Buck Road • 419-666-1120 www.pentacareercenter.org clude: professionally-designed careertechnical labs, science labs, and academic classrooms; a 600-seat auditorium; state-of-the-art infrastructure for technology; an expanded media center; and conferencing facilities. Penta offers a focused, career-oriented education for students who wish to achieve success in a chosen career, in college, in the military, or wherever their paths may lead. In addition, students learn what is expected in the world of work. Penta students benefit from hands-on training in programs grouped under 14 career fields. This concept aligns with national efforts to improve the delivery of career-techni- Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts 422 Louisiana Avenue • 419-872-4500 www.blueskiesquilting.com Blues Skies Quilting & Gifts is a nonprofit organization out to change the world. It is a relaxing place for volunteers to make comfort quilts for tornado victims/families, orphans, wounded veterans/families and anyone suffering exceptional emotional and/or physical loss. The goal to “Quilt the World with Love and Comfort” provides an outlet for people in the community to draw together and tangibly express love to the wounded locally as well as abroad. “If you can drive a car, you can run a sewing machine. And if you can run a sewing machine, you can change the world,” said Theresa Howard, founder of Blue Skies Quilting. Mrs. Howard began hosting quilt classes in her home almost two years ago and has developed new friendships and a worthwhile Penta Career Center is located at 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg Township. “addiction.” “For anyone else who doesn’t know a tennis ball from a golf ball, or care about any kind of ball, come join us and leave a note, ‘gone quilting,’” she said. Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts is dependent upon the sales of quality fabrics and notions, as well as donations to cover expenses. Bernina Sewing Machines are available for personal use (with or without instruction) at the shop when volunteers are not using the machines. Classes will begin in August for the beginner as well as the seasoned quilter. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening class times vary. Visit www.bluseskiesquilting.com for schedules and additional information. Opening July 29. cal education and academic study to adapt to the workforce needs of the global economy. Penta currently offers 31 career-technical programs for high school students. Students attend Penta as an extension of their local high school. Penta serves 16 area school districts including: Anthony Wayne, Bowling Green, Eastwood, Elmwood, Genoa, Lake, Maumee, North Baltimore, Northwood, Benton-Carroll-Salem, Otsego, Perrysburg, Rossford, Springfield, Swanton, and Woodmore. Adults interested in programs at Penta can take advantage of job training and part-time special interest courses through Penta’s Adult and Continuing Education division. Programs are offered in areas such as: transportation, medical/health, business and computer technology, trade/industrial, and apprenticeships. Penta also offers business consulting services to assist companies with training needs. For more information, prospective high school students and parents can contact Penta’s Student Services and Admissions Office at 419-661-6480. Adults interested in training programs can contact Penta’s Adult and Continuing Education division at 419-661- 6555. Information is also available at www.pentacareercenter.org Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts’ motto is “Quilt the World with Love and Comfort.”

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