A special supplement to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal

A special supplement to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal

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PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2011

PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2011 Page 3 

A.A. Green Realty........................................................43 

A to Z Health Care.......................................................20 

American Cancer Society Bark For Life........................4 

Asset Protection Corporation.......................................16 

Big Daddy Graphics, LLC............................................16 

Body & Sole.................................................................28 

Brown and Brown of Ohio, Inc.....................................40 

Buckeye CableSystem................................................37 

Children’s Discovery Center........................................39 

The Chocolate Shoppe..................................................6 

Citizen Advisory Group................................................26 

City of Perrysburg..........................................................2 

City of Perrysburg Department of Public Service........31 

Colorful Living..............................................................46 

Commodore Way.........................................................22 

Cornerstone Community Financial..............................46 

Corporate Housing Systems.......................................30 

Dermatology Associates and Ada Aesthetics..............46 

DiSalle Real Estate Company.....................................36 

Downtown Perrysburg, Inc............................................5 

Dynalite Corporation....................................................40 

Edward Jones–Lee and Loren Odegaard...................12 

Farmers & Merchants State Bank...............................23 

Financial Design Group...............................................44 

First Federal Bank.......................................................17 

Front Path Health Coalition..........................................40 

GenoaBank..................................................................11 

Grace United Methodist Church..................................32 

Great Lakes Medical Services.....................................21 

Great Lakes Vintage Limousine..................................21 

Griffioen Insurance Agency............................................6 

Hilton Garden Inn.........................................................33 

House of Tradition........................................................45 

Jazzercise....................................................................32 

Johnstone Machinery Movers, Inc...............................20 

Kazmaier’s Five Star Market.......................................36 

Kingston Residence of Perrysburg................................7 

Knot & Rope Supply.....................................................39 

Law Offices of Heban, Sommer and Murphree, LLC...44 

Law Offices of Leatherman and Witzler.......................34 

Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek....................................45 

Index of Businesses 

The Manor at Perrysburg.............................................34 

Marco’s Pizza..............................................................47 

McGivern Jewelers......................................................43 

Mossing Spas and More..............................................39 

Penta Career Center....................................................29 

Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts.................9 

Perrysburg Animal Care.............................................35 

Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce....................10 

Perrysburg Care and Rehablilitation Center................14 

Perrysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau...............10 

Perrysburg Eye Center, Inc.........................................29 

Perrysburg Lawn Care.................................................19 

Perrysburg Mattress....................................................30 

Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning...34 

Perrysburg School District...........................................24 

Perrysburg Township...................................................25 

Perrysburg Quick Lube................................................32 

Pinnacle Eye Group.......................................................9 

Resource Guide and Park Directory............................15 

Right At Home..............................................................28 

Poco’s Playhouse........................................................12 

Skotynsky Financial Group, LLC...................................8 

South Suburban Animal Hospital.................................18 

Sulphur Springs Realty, Inc. ........................................16 

Super Suppers.............................................................20 

Swisher Custom Cabinetry..........................................28 

The Town Center at Levis Commons..........................48 

Toledo Zoo...................................................................13 

Venzel Communications..............................................30 

Visual Advantage, LLC.................................................11 

Waterhouse bath and kitchen studio...........................12 

Way Public Library.......................................................27 

Weaver Animal Hospital..............................................44 

Welch Publishing Co.............................................41-42 

Wellman Rental and Supply.........................................36 

West Side Montessori Center at Perrysburg...............19 

Witzler-Shank Funeral Home......................................38 

Wood County Ecomonmic Development Commission.6 

Wood County Park District...........................................11 

Wood Lane..................................................................10

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PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2011 

A 1-MILE DOG WALK AND FESTIVITIES 

$10 

REGISTRATION FEE 

$ 5 EACH 

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•All Proceeds Benefit 

the Northwest Ohio 

American Cancer Society 

RED, WHITE AND BARK! 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 

PATRIOT DAY 

11 A.M. - 3 P.M. 

1 P.M. Walk 

•BLESSING OF THE 

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FORT MEIGS STATE MEMORIAL PARK 

“A dog-gone good time!” 

Featuring 

Suburban Legend 

Tickets $30/person or Table for 8/$220 

Tickets must be purchased in advance at the 

Messenger Journal office, ACS office or 

on-line. 

Red, White and Bark BBQ 

BBQ Chicken and Rib Buffet 

Friday, August 26 • 6 to 11 p.m. 

Carranor Hunt and Polo Club 

•Silent Auction 

•Dancing 

•Photo Booth 

Proceeds benefit the NW Ohio 

American Cancer Society Bark for Life 

•Rock and Roll 

with 

Suburban Legend 

Visit the Web site at www.relayforlife.org/perrysburg for additional information 

or call 419-344-6284 

Sponsored by: 

•Ernie Marsteller and 

Witzler Shank Funeral Homes 

•Poco’s Playhouse,LLC 

•Commodore Way •Corporate Housing •Marco’s Pizza Perrysburg 

•Toledo Dog Training •Kingston Residence of Perrysburg


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Griffioen Insurance Agency 

1070 Commerce Drive, Bldg.1, Suite 102 • 419-874-2000 

www.insurance-simplified.com 

facebook.com/griffioenagency 

Thirty years ago, Bill Griffioen opened an 

insurance agency. He and sons Fritz and Hans, 

Andy Kirkham, and two support-staff, are still 

helping businesses and families with their insurance. 

Are you or someone you know turning 65 

soon? Bill is closing in on that age too. And 

you can now get help from Hans or Andy with 

Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage, or 

prescription coverage. 

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 people’s faces 

when we can save them hundreds of dollars– 

The City of Perrysburg and Perrysburg 

Township were founding members of the 

Wood County Economic Development Commission 

when this successful public-private 

partnership was born in 1993. In the subsequent 

17 years the investment has paid off 

handsomely for the Perrysburg area. The 

WCEDC has attracted over 2,000 new jobs 

to the Perrysburg area (city and township), 

and an aggregate new investment of $1 billion. 

Amongst the more visible developments 

usually for better protection than they had before.” 

Another advantage for you is our size. 

We’re a family agency that’s still small enough 

to have that personal touch. But we’re big 

enough (with staff and dozens of carriers) to be 

able to get the job done for you, and our customers. 

For more than 11 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, we think 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! 

Wood County Ecomonic Development Commission 

639 South Dunbridge Road, Ste. 2, Bowling Green • 419-352-7469 

www.woodcounty.com 

First Solar, Largest Solar Panel Manufacturer in the United States. 

brought to the Perrysburg area by the 

WCEDC over the years have been Delafoil, 

Walgreen’s Distribution Center, First Solar, 

the O-I corporate headquarters, and most recently, 

Willard & Kelsey. While a WCEDC 

member, Dillin Corp. was responsible for developing 

the highly successful Levis Commons 

“lifestyle center” which has become 

the retail landmark of Northwest Ohio. 

For eight of the organization’s 17 years, 

its President has been a City of Perrysburg 

(Chris Ewald, Lane Williamson) or Perrysburg 

Township (Bob Mack, Phil Rudolph, 

Jr.) resident. Additionally, the WCEDC has 

identified grant money for road upgrades, 

provided technical assistance to city and 

township administrations, and through its affiliation 

with Erie Basin Resource, Conservation, 

and Development Council of the 

USDA, brought grant money to the Way 

Public Library. The WCEDC maintains a 

staff of three—Executive Director Tom 


The Chocolate Shoppe 

Shoppes at RiverPlace, Perrysburg • 419-872-3675 

www.TheChocolateShoppe.com 

The Chocolate Shoppe is celebrating its 

15th anniversary. A decadent array of chocolates 

keeps their many loyal customers returning. 

Over the years, they have introduced 

many new chocolates including Chocolate 

Truffles (which were just hitting the chocolate 

shops when they first opened their doors), Sea 

Salt Caramels, Mrs. Prindable’s Apples, Aztec 

Chocolates and the latest indulgence – bacon 

and chocolate. Known for their trendy, seasonal 

packaging, customers like their “readyto-give” 

gifts that include the chocolates, gift 

wrap, gift bags and even a gift card ready to be 

signed. 

Favors (or Little Chocolate Gifts) are a big 

part of their business. They offer 35 ribbon 

colors, 11 box colors and 2 showcases full of 

chocolates to allow customers to customize 

their favor and they will do all of the work for 

you. Their favors are such an incredible value 

they ship them all over the country. 

The showroom at The Chocolate Shoppe is 

filled with chocolates from across the country 

and Europe. They attend gourmet food shows, 

sample chocolates and talk with chocolatiers to 

find the right variety of products. They carry 

Ohio chocolates including their newest line of 

Pomona Chocolates from Sandusky. Pomona 

Chocolates are handmade with an incredible 

blending of ingredients. 

Chocolate Truffles are the top-sellers followed 

closely by their amazing English Toffee. 

In a new twist on an old favorite, their Pecan 

Caramel Clusters are now available in Dark 

Chocolate. 

Customers love the Daily Special. There is 

a sample every day and during that time that 

chocolate has a special, discounted price. 

Their “Chocolate Happy Hour” has also started 

a buzz around town. Every Tuesday afternoon 

from 4-6, The Chocolate Shoppe offers “Buy 

One Get One 1/2-Off” on select chocolates. 

Chocolates are a perfect gift for clients and 

employees, friends and family. So when you 

need a gift, or a treat for yourself, think The 

Chocolate Shoppe. 

Blaha, Associate Director Wade Gottschalk, 

and Office Manager Helen Smarage. The average 

taxpayer pays nothing for these services. 

The WCEDC is funded by Wood 

County through a real estate transfer fee 

(only ever paid when someone sells a piece 

of property), and by its over 100 members 

through annual dues payments which are accounted 

for separately. The WCEDC is a 

proud partner in progress with Perrysburg 

(township and city).


Kingston Residence of Perrysburg 

333 East Boundary Street • 419-872-6200 

www.kingstonhealthcare.com 

Locally owned and operated, Kingston Residence of Perrysburg is a full-service, licensed assisted living 

facility with a specialized memory care area. Located on East Boundary, Kingston provides its residents 

with distinctive living and exceptional healthcare at an affordable cost. The staff encourages the highest 

possible level of independence, while providing support and assistance when needed. Kingston offers 

around the clock nursing care with four assisted living levels and two levels of memory care. 

SPECIALIZED MEMORY CARE 

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 

•Security of attentive and caring staff 24 hours-a-day 

•Specially trained staff in memory loss and elder care 

•Daily assistance with personal care needs 

•Licensed nursing staff 24 hours-a-day 

•Medication management 

•Programs and activities within a safe environment 

•Member of Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce 

•Member of Perrysburg Rotary 

•Member of Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. 

•Harrison Rally Day Participant 

•Classic Car Show Award Sponsor 

•Perrysburg Senior Center 

•Junior Achievement 

•Alzheimer’s Association 

•Member St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary 

•Member of Northwest Ohio Gerontological 

Association 

•Member of Wood County Hospital Auxiliary 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

ASSISTED LIVING 

•Private studio, one or two bedroom apartments 

•Three nutritious meals a day served restaurant-style 

•24 hour nursing care 

•Weekly housekeeping & linen service 

•Personal laundry service 

•All utilities including cable and telephone 

•On-site beauty salon 

•Transportation to medical appointments, shopping etc. 

•Full calendar of social, cultural and recreational events 

•Homelike living room with gas fireplace, piano and 

library 

•Beautiful dining room and club room 

•Courtyard with conversation and gardening areas 

•Private dining room for entertaining 

•Daily assistance with personal care needs 

•24 hour emergency call system 

•24 hour attentive caring staff to help with daily 

activities 

•MS Bike to the Bay 

•Blanket Buddies 

•American Red Cross 

•Hannah’s Socks 

•Honor Flight 

•Way Library 

•Perrysburg Area Arts Council 

•Epworth Furniture Ministries 

•Arthritis Foundation 

•Christian Seniors Interacting 

•Free meeting space for community groups 

Please call to schedule lunch and a personal tour or 

attend one of our many community events. 

WHY CHOOSE KINGSTON? 

•4 levels of care in Assisted Living 

•2 levels of care in Memory Care 

•Aging in place with increasing services to meet 

resident’s needs 

•On site nursing staff 24 hours a day 

•Focus on the resident’s safety, health and 

dignity 

•Beautiful updated facilities 

•All inclusive less confusing monthly fees 

•Caring staff! Fun activities! Great residents!

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The staff at Pinnacle Eye Group includes, front row, from left: Karrie Wills, Dr. Julie 

Zysik, Dr. Michael Zysik, Michelle Hertzfeld. Back row, from left: Christine Schultz, 

Emily Salois, Renee Foels, Connie Lachmiller, Jolie Ditch, Rachel Saylor, 

Jim Morrissey and Belinda Ayala. 

2011 represents 12 years for Drs. Michael 

and Julie Zysik in Perrysburg. In 1999, they 

purchased the practice, Pinnacle Eye Group, 

when it was located just up the street from their 

current location. They decided to keep the name 

and the affiliation they have with two other Pinnacle 

Eye Group offices located in Sylvania (Dr. 

John Kruszewski) and Lambertville, MI (Dr. 

Bob Layman). When they first purchased the 

office, they remember it having only one row of 

patient charts on the bottom of an eight shelf filing 

cabinet. That one shelf was about three feet 

long, and it wasn’t even full of charts. 

Quite a lot has changed since then. In 2005, 

they built their new office at 850 Commerce Dr., 

and expanded from one examination room to 

four. Still other rooms provide specialized testing 

areas for other procedures, such as OCT’s 

(ultrasounds) of the retinas which is critical 

when diagnosing and managing the effects of 

diabetes on the back of the eyes and other conditions 

such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. 

A specialized pre-testing area also allows 

the doctors to look for high order aberrations in 

a patient’s eyes, or distortions, with a wavefront 

analyzer. This unique piece of equipment is the 

only one of its kind in Perrysburg and allows the 

doctors to prescribe eyeglass lenses that allow 

you to see approximately 20% better than any 

other conventional eyeglass lens currently available. 

These lenses also improve night vision by 

eliminating common problems such as glare and 

halos around lights. (More information regarding 

these eyeglass lenses can be found at 

www.izonlens.com). 

They remember when they hired their first 

and only employee in 1999, and now they have 

ten. They contribute their success to excelling 

at patient service and practicing their profession 

to its fullest extent. Unlike optometrists from 

many years ago, who may have only provided 

you with an eyeglass prescription, Drs. Michael 

and Julie Zysik routinely diagnose and treat eye 

disease, infections and injuries. They also volunteer 

their time to provide free eye examinations 

for infants aged 6 to 12 months, regardless 

of the parent’s ability to pay, through the national 

Infantsee program. (More information 

can be found at www.infantsee.org). 2011 also 

marks the fifth anniversary of their Zysik Health 

Perrysburg Academy of the 

Performing Arts 

156 West South Boundary Street, Country Charm Shopping Center 

419-874-6773 • www.perrysburgacademy.com 

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 ages 

2-1/2 to adult. 

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. 

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 

Pinnacle Eye Group 

850 Commerce Drive • 419-872-4477 

www.pinnacleeyegroup.com 

environment and wonderful performing opportunities. 

Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, musical 

theater, voice, lyrical jazz, modern, baton, 

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, 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, and aboard a 

Caribbean Cruise Ship. Thirty-two dancers from 

the studio are performing at Downtown Disney 

this summer. 

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.perrysburgacad 

emy.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. 

Career Scholarship, awarded to a graduating 

senior at PHS who demonstrates a high GPA, 

community service and who is planning to pursue 

a career in the health care field. Dr. Julie 

Zysik volunteers her services to the homeless 

by providing eye exams at the Mildred Bayer 

Clinic in Toledo, and also provides free eye examinations 

to those in need through the Prevent 

Blindness America organization. 

When you walk into their office, you will immediately 

notice their commitment to providing 

high quality eye care. From their new and spacious 

open office design, to the new advanced 

diagnostic equipment, anyone visiting their office 

for the first time will experience an eye examination 

like never before. You also can’t 

help but notice their Mission Statement that is 

posted in virtually every room of their office; 

from the reception area to all examination 

rooms and the optical dispensary, you can tell 

that the practice is centered on the patient. They 

also provide extensive education to the patient, 

making sure they understand the extent of their 

eye disease if one is present and the treatment 

course to be followed to help ensure they pre- 

serve their eye health and vision. And if you are 

interested in contact lenses of any type, or 

would like to get LASIK eye surgery, these 

products and services are also available. 

The practice’s optical dispensary is also 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. 

Both doctors received their O.D. (Optometric 

Doctorate) from the New England College 

of Optometry located in Boston in 1994. Prior, 

Michael Zysik received his B.A. in Biology 

from Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY in 1988 

and Julie Zysik received her B.S. in Biology 

from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, 

Canada, in 1989. The two met in Boston 

and married in 1993 during their third year in 

graduate school. Their children, Victoria, 

Gabrielle, and Alexander attend school in Perrysburg. 

For more information about their office and 

services available, please visit their Web site at 

www.pinnacleeyegroup.com. 

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, Irish step dance, Hawaiian, hip hop, and preschool combination 

classes.

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Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce 

105 West Indiana Avenue • 419-874-9147 

www.perrysburgchamber.com 

The Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary 

association of business people from throughout 

the Perrysburg area and Northwest Ohio and Southeast 

Michigan. The Chamber in partnership with the community, 

is committed to the support of business growth 

and economic vitality of its members and the Perrysburg 

area. 

The organization’s mission statement is to “provide a 

forum, conduit and voice for business and community 

issues. The Chamber will strive to create, enhance and 

preserve the economic strength and quality of life in the 

Perrysburg area.” A 501(c)(6) organization, the Chamber 

was incorporated in 1968. Paul Sargent of Sargent & 

Associates served as the first president. 

Currently there are more than 300 area businesses that 

are members of the Chamber. “We are honored to have 

many members who have received awards and honors in 

their respective professions,” said Sandy Latchem, executive 

director. “Many are also involved in other civic 

groups working for the betterment of our community.” 

The Chamber receives hundreds of inquiries each 

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 2010 the Convention & Visitors 

Bureau distributed approximately 11,000 copies of the 

Perrysburg Visitor’s Guide, responded to almost 500 requests 

for relocation and visitor information, and processed an additional 

500 requests for maps. The Perrysburg Visitor’s Guide 

is distributed free of charge throughout the greater Toledo 

area, including such prime locations as The Ohio Department 

of Transportation (ODOT) Travel Centers,AAAof Northwest 

month concerning area businesses, Ms. Latchem said, 

and only refers business to its members. “We are committed 

to providing opportunities to help our members 

succeed in their businesses. We offer many tools including 

business networking events, advertising opportunities 

and health insurance discounts,” explained Ms. 

Latchem. Throughout the year, the Chamber also sponsors 

events designed to showcase the contributions of its 

members to the public. 

The chamber holds meetings for its members on the 

third Wednesday of every month (excluding July and 

September) and new members are always welcome. Networking 

and educational seminars for members are also 

scheduled at various times throughout the year. Among 

the Chamber’s annual events are the Showcase on Commerce 

Expo in April, a golf outing in July and co-hosting 

the Harrison Rally Day festival in September. 

For more information on Chamber membership and 

volunteer opportunities, call Ms. Latchem at 419-874- 

9147, visit the Web site www.perrysburgchamber.com or 

send an e-mail to director@perrysburgchamber.com. 


Wood Lane Works For You! • www.woodlane.us 

Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau 

105 West Indiana Avenue • 419-874-9147 

www.visitperrysburg.com 

Ohio, SeaGate Convention Center, Erie Street Market, and 

area hotels and motels. 

The CVB manages the popular Perrysburg Farmers Market, 

which is in its 13th season of operation in downtown Perrysburg. 

The market is open every Thursday from 3-8 p.m. 

beginning the week before Mother’s Day until mid October 

and boasts upwards of 35 vendors. Visit www.perrysburgfarmers-market.com 

for up to date 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 office is located 

at 105 W. IndianaAvenue in Perry’s Landing and is open 

Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4:30 

p.m. For additional information call 419-874-9147 or visit 

the Web site www.visitperrysburg.com.


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. 

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.” 

Visual Advantage, LLC 

13010 Five Point Road, P.O. Box 1221 

419-872-7446 • Fax-419-872-1287 

www.avisualadvantage.com 

Visual Advantage is a full service sign, 

screen printing and embroidery business. 

Founded in 1993 by Perrysburg native Eric 

Hennan, the business is located on Five Point 

Road. 

Visual Advantage offers customers a wide 

range of signs, banners, business signs, vehicle 

lettering, vehicle magnetics, realty signs, 

commercial realty signs, backlit signs and sign 

faces, event signs, golf outing hole sponsor 

signs, window graphics, team banners, and 

street, directional and parking signs. Installation 

of signs also is available to customers. 

Screen printing and embroidery apparel includes 

T-shirts, hats, hoodies, sweatshirts, 

shorts, event shirts, cheerleader spirit wear, 

team apparel, golf shirts and jackets. 

“We also will take on unusual projects,” 

said the owner. “We have a full wood shop and 

can build just about anything out of wood. We 

built store displays for one of our customers. 

We primarily focus on business to business, but 

we never say no to a graduation banner or any 

job that we come across. I have three great employees 

and a shop dog Yukon. And between 

all of us, we can accomplish most any job.” 

Mr. Hennan said his business philosophy is 

to produce a quality product in a timely manner 

and to create long-term relationships with cus- 

tomers. 

“We strive to make deadline for each and 

every customer,” added Mr. Hennan, a member 

of the Madison Avenue BNI and Perrysburg 

Area Chamber of Commerce. “In the sign 

business, most of the projects we make are date 

sensitive and being able to meet deadlines is 

very important to us.” 

Recently Visual Advantage expanded its 

equipment by purchasing a large format solvent 

printer which allows the business to produce 

full color graphics for banners, vehicles, 

etc. 

“Up until our purchase of the large printer, 

we had been a vinyl-based business. But now 

with the printer we are able to offer much more 

in full color graphics,” said the owner. “I hope 

to take this into full vehicle wraps within the 

next year. We have done some partial wraps 

and box trucks, and are now moving in the direction 

of full wraps.” 

Mr. Hennan also has created a new Web 

store for O-H-I-O window stickers and clothing. 

Visit the site at www.ohio-guys.com. 

The business owner and family, wife Denise 

and children, live in Perrysburg. “We love Perrysburg, 

and we hope the community visits Visual 

Advantage for all their sign and screen 

printing needs.” 

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- 

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 

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. 

Wood County Park District 

The Nature Center at W.W. Knight Preserve 

29530 White Road • 419-661-1697 

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!” 

Pictured from left are: David Shepard, Charann Mosier and owner Eric Hennan 

holding Yukon. Not pictured: Allie Donbrowski.

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Lee Odegaard, CFP, AAMS 

Loren Odegaard, AAMS 

Financial Advisors 

215 Louisiana Avenue • 419-874-8504 

www.edwardjones.com 

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. 

The new showroom offers the largest selection of working products in the 

tri-state area allowing customers to see how a certain shower head, lavatory 

faucet, kitchen faucet, or whirlpool will perform in their home. 

Poco’s Playhouse, Perrysburg’s pooch play 

and party place, is going strong in 2011. Big 

things have been happening since last year, and 

Playmates and staff have a lot to be excited about. 

Poco’s has had a dog- and eco-friendly makeover, 

and opened a second dog daycare location in 

Bowling Green, featuring a luxury suites dog 

hotel. 

Poco’s Playhouse in Perrysburg has upgraded 

its flooring. The Playroom has been resurfaced 

with rubberized flooring made from 100% recycled 

tires. The shock-absorbing rubber is better 

for dogs’ joints and pads than a harder surface. It 

also gives dogs better traction when they run and 

play, and deadens sound to a whisper. Completely 

waterproof and easy to disinfect, the new floors 

also make the facility look nicer. 

In May of this year, Poco’s Playhouse opened 

in Bowling Green. This custom-designed facility, 

like the original, has indoor and outdoor play 

space, and separate playrooms and play yards for 

different sizes/play styles, known as Thunderville 

and Tinytown. In addition, the BG location fea- 

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. 

Poco’s Playhouse 

12726 Eckel Junction Road • 419-872-POCO (7626) 

www.pocosplayhouse.com 

tures and 11-suite luxury dog hotel for boarding. 

Poco’s offers daycare for half price while your 

dog is boarding with us. 

Sleepover suites have rubberized flooring, 

solid doors, radios and some have windows for 

natural light, futons and web cams for viewing 

your dog online while you are away. Collectively 

known as Baron’s Bed & Bark-fest, the hotel 

suites are named after various dog breeds. For instance, 

book a stay for your dog in the Maltese 

Manor, the Cocker Castle or the Schnauzer 

Chateau. For larger families of dogs, book the 

Presidential Suite, the largest suite, with two windows 

and a futon. 

In December, Poco’s Playhouse will celebrate 

its fifth anniversary. “It’s hard to believe five 

years of puppy pre-schooling, pooch pool parties, 

and pudding paintings have come and gone,” said 

Nikki Badman, owner. “For five years you have 

trusted Poco’s to care for your dogs, and that is 

very important to us. We want to thank you by 

continuing to keep your dogs happy, sleepy and 

socialized in 2011 and beyond.” 

Waterhouse bath and kitchen studio, located at 

125 East Indiana Avenue, is a plumbing fixture 

showroom selling retail and wholesale fixtures and 

faucets for the bath and kitchen. 

“Our staff is here to assist the customer through 

the selection process for their plumbing fixtures 

when building or remodeling – no matter what the 

size of the project,” said Dion Wilson, studio manager. 

“We offer everything from whirlpools, vanities, 

sinks and faucets to accessories as small as 

robe hooks for the bathroom. In the kitchen we offer 

a wide selection of sinks and faucets.” 

In 1976, Maumee Supply opened The Kohler 

Bath House – the first plumbing fixture showroom 

of its kind in the region. Located in the heart of 

downtown Perrysburg, The Kohler Bath House 

served as a valuable resource to contractors and 

consumer for more than 30 years. Displaying the 

latest products and style trends, the showroom has 

long been considered the premier source for selecting 

bath and kitchen fixtures. Over the years in an 

effort to keep up with style and trends, the showroom 

went through many changes to better serve its 

customers. In May 2007, after a year and a half of 

renovations – an additional 2,400-square feet expanding 

the showroom to 7,000 square feet – The 

Kohler Bath House was renamed Waterhouse bath 

and kitchen studio. 

The new showroom offers the largest selection 

of working products in the tri-state area allowing 

customers to see how a certain shower head, lava- 


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. 

Waterhouse bath and kitchen studio 

125 East Indiana Avenue • 419-874-3519 • www.waterhousebks.com 

tory faucet, kitchen faucet, or whirlpool will perform 

in their home. 

Also to continue keeping up with changing 

styles and trends, it is the goal of the studio to annually 

change 25 percent of its showroom displays. 

The studio, one of five Kohler Premier Showrooms 

in Ohio, also has the only Brizo Boutique in 

Ohio as well as the only Axor Design Studio in the 

state. 

Waterhouse bath and kitchen studio is open six 

days a week with evening hours on Mondays and 

Thursdays until 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. 

“Our sales staff also is willing to come in during 

closed business hours to meet with clients at their 

convenience,” added the store manager. 

The business was awarded the HBASamAward 

for Sales and Marketing Excellence in 2008 for 

Television’s Commercial of the Year and Direct 

Mail Promotion of the Year. This year, Waterhouse 

bath and kitchen studio received the 2011Axor Design 

Studio Showroom of the Year. 

The mission of Waterhouse bath and kitchen studio 

is to be the premier provider of superior bath 

and kitchen fixtures. 

“Our endeavor is to offer a destination unlike 

any other that provides cutting edge style, innovative 

design and unmatched expertise,” said Mr. Wilson. 

“We strive to accommodate varied tastes and 

needs. In doing so, we hope to enhance our customers’ 

homes and ultimately their lives.” 

The staff at Poco’s Playhouse includes, from left: Jamie Ramlawi holding Lucy, 

Robert Belcher, Rachel Ramlawi, Nikki Badman and Mary Torio holding Pluto. 

Not pictured: Nonie Booher.

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Perrysburg Care and Rehabilitation Center 

28546 Starbright Boulevard 

419-666-0935 • www.sunbridgehealthcare.com 

YOUR RECOVERY BEGINS WITH US 

Perrysburg Care and Rehabilitation provides excellent 

rehab and nursing in our newly decorated Recovery Suites. 

We provide a wide range of nursing services in a private 

or semi private setting. All patient rooms are furnished 

with free WiFi, flat screen televisions, and phones to enhance 

the patient's comfort following intensive physical, 

occupational, and speech therapy. The recovery suites 

boasts a new living room fully equipped with a wide screen 

television and computer station. 

Our rehab department is fully staffed with full time, in 

house therapist and the latest equipment. This gives our 

patients the luxury of individualized therapy with the same 

therapist daily. 

Prior to home return, our patients complete their rehab in 

the Transition Room, our homey independent apartment. 

In this environment, they practice and refine their strength, 

coordination and endurance; and begin to once again complete 

activities of daily living as they will do at home. 

Home evaluations are completed prior to discharge by a licensed 

therapist. For continuity of care, out patient therapy 

is provided. 

Our Social Service Director can assist with a smooth 

transition home with community services set up and equipment 

ordering. She can also assist with all Medicare and 

Medicaid needs for our patients and their family. 

Why Choose Us? 

• Friendly, Family Setting 

• 100% Resident and Family Satisfaction for the last 

2 years 

• Registered Nursing 24/7 Available 

• All Inclusive Billing 

• Loving Caring Staff 

• Great Activity Department 

Our Rehab Recovery Suites Offer: 

• Private Rooms 

• Therapy 5-7 days per week 

• Semi-Private Rooms available 

• Flat screen televisions 

• Concierge Services included 

• Short stay amenities 

• 24/7 Admissions and Visitation 

• Free WiFi Internet


Resource Guide & Park Directory 

577 Foundation 

577 East Front Street, Perrysburg 

419-872-0305 

Historic home and grounds with bird blind, geodesic 

biodome, river walk, gardens, log cabin, pottery barn and 

workshop and book center. 

Fort Meigs State Memorial 

State Route 65, Perrysburg 

419-874-4121 • www.fortmeigs.org 

Largest reconstructed wooden-walled fortification in 

North America, museum and gift shop. 

Fort Imagination at 

Woodlands Park 

East Boundary Street and SR 795 

Perrysburg 

State-of-the-art playground, grills, shelter 

house, picnic tables and walking/running path. 

Other 

Chamber of Commerce 419-874-9147 

Visitors & Convention 

Bureau 419-874-9147 

Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. 419-872-6246 

Perrysburg Post Office 419-874-4440 

Perrysburg Messenger 

Journal 419-874-4491 

Way Public Library 419-874-3135 

Perrysburg Schools 419-874-9131 

Penta Career Center 419-666-1120 

St. Rose School 419-874-5631 

Owens Community 

College 419-661-7000 

Prepared by City Parks & Recreation 

Advisory Committee (P.R.A.C.) 

All parks close at dusk 

No alcoholic beverages allowed 

PERRYSBURG 

MUNICIPAL PARK DIRECTORY 

City of Perrysburg 

Emergency 911 

Fire Division 419-872-8025 

Police Division 419-872-8001 

Animal Control 419-872-8001 

City Offices 419-872-8010 

Mayor 419-872-8010 

Litter Control/Recycling 419-872-8034 

Municipal Court 419-872-7900 

Planning, Zoning & 

Economic Development 419-872-8060 

Recreation 419-872-7968 

Street Division 419-872-8020 

Tax Division 419-872-8035 

Municipal Park Pool (YMCA) 419-251-9622 

Water & Sewer Billing 419-872-8055 

Perrysburg Township 

Emergency 911 

Fire 419-872-8879 

Police 419-874-3551 

Maintenance 419-872-8862 

Planning & Zoning 419-872-8863 

Administration 419-872-8861 

1. BICENTENNIAL 

2. EISENHOWER 

3. HOOD/LOUISIANA AVE. DOCK 

4. MAPLE ST. BOAT LAUNCH 

5. MILESTONE 

6. MUNICIPAL 

7. ORLEANS 

8. RIVERCREST 

Upper and 

9. RIVERSIDE Lower Level 

10. THREE MEADOWS 

11. WOODLANDS 

12. LOUISIANA AVE. DOCK 

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: • General Information, Shelter Reservations and Parks Bureau—Department of Public Service–419-872-8020 

Summer Recreation Program Office at Municipal Park (June-August)–419-872-7968 • Perrysburg Municipal Pool (June-August) — 419-872-7966 

Athletic Field Reservations — 419-872-7968 or 419-872-8020 • Pool passes, pool parties, swim lessons — YMCA Ft. Meigs Center — 419-251-9622. 

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Monuments, River Walk, 

Holiday Tree, Boat Dock 

Boat 

Launch 

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Gardens 

Pool, Basketball, Tennis 

Baseball, Rec. Building 

Jet Ski Launch, 

Canoe Storage Racks 

Sledding Hill 

Scenic View, 

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Fishing Ponds 

Fort Imagination, 

Gardens 

Scenic View, 

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Sulphur Springs Realty, Inc. 


www.SulphurSpringsRealty.com 

Sulphur Springs Realty is pleased to celebrate 

31 years of providing professional real estate 

services to the Perrysburg community. 

Sulphur Springs Realty has numerous dedicated 

and experienced agents to assist its clients with 

all their real estate needs. 

We are particularly proud of our agents and 

their ability to adapt to the ever–changing real 

estate market conditions. Through their efforts, 

Sulphur Springs has been a consistent leader in 

residential sales throughout our Perrysburg market 

area. 

In addition to serving clients, Sulphur 

Springs continues a company tradition to serve 

the community through a number of sponsorships 

and partnerships with local chairities and 

organizations. Sulphur Springs is a Pacesetter 

Company for United Way and actively supports 

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. 

“APC is located at 5211 Renwyck Drive, 

Toledo and is proud to be a locally owned and operated 

security company,” says Kim Klewer, 

president/owner and Perrysburg resident. 

APC offers a full range of security services 

currently serving thousands of commercial and 

residential clients across northwest Ohio. 

APC installs residential and commercial alarm 

systems, video systems, fire systems, cellular 

transmissions, sump pump protection, medical 

buttons, UL listed monitoring services and 24hour, 

round-the-clock service that exceeds industry 

standards just to name a few. 

One of the best kept secrets is APC’s $14.95 

per month home alarm monitoring rate, which is 

the same for new installations and existing 

homes. 

the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo. For more 

than 25 years, we have sponsored the Northwest 

Ohio Tennis Association District Qualifier and 

supported fund-raising activities for the Susan 

G. Komen Breast Cancer Race for the Cure. 

Representing both buyers and sellers, the 

firm's inventory is a blend of historic Perrysburg 

homes, river-front properties, premium home 

sites, and existing homes in many fine neighborhoods 

in the Perrysburg area as well as new 

construction. 

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 stop by 

our office, call us at 419.874.8311, visit us at 

sulphurspringsrealty.com, or join us on Facebook. 

Asset Protection Corporation 

5211 Renwyck Drive • 419-531-3400 

Big Daddy Graphics, LLC, is a full-service graphic design and 

screen-printing shop offering a wide variety of customized apparel 

and gifts. Located in the bright pink building at 121 

Burlingwood Drive (the alley connecting Front and West Second 

streets between Louisiana Avenue and Walnut Street), Big Daddy 

is a fun, funky and creative business. 

Owned and operated by Perrysburg residents Rex and Mindy 

Russell, Big Daddy Graphics’ portfolio includes team uniforms, 

school spirit wear, business wear, T-shirts, sweats, polos, hats, 

bags, yard signs, plaques, trophies, coasters, mouse pads, ceramic 

tile squares, customized clocks, wall murals and more. 

Big Daddy also recently added more than 80,000 promotional 

products including pens, keychains, balloons and noisemakers to 

its offerings. 

“This gives me an opportunity to give our clients such a wider 

spectrum of products,” Mr. Russell said of his new promotional 

products line. 

Mr. Russell is a self-described “graphic design geek” who designs 

and prepares artwork for Big Daddy’s clients. Mrs. Russell 

oversees the sales, printing and production phases of the business. 

Both are veterans of law enforcement careers, and started 

Big Daddy Graphics as a home-based business 11 years ago. 

As the business picked up over the years, it outgrew their 

home, and when Mr. Russell retired, they moved into their current 

location. The store’s physical environment reflects the couple’s 

love of Florida, with the outside painted like a Key West 

cottage and the inside sporting Everglade green, sunrise yellow 

and orange, sunset red, and Caribbean blue. 

Mr. Russell said the business’ bright colors have drawn a lot 

Bill Mishka, APC senior vice president, said, 

“we are extremely pleased with the amount of 

home alarm system installation requests and also 

those wishing to convert their existing home 

alarm systems to APC. Our $14.95 per month 

monitoring rate is saving subscribers 25-40 percent 

off their current rates which hundreds of subscribers 

have already taken advantage of.” 

Mr. Mishka added that “we at APC are proud 

to be a part of the Perrysburg community, belonging 

to Rotary and Chamber organizations not 

to mention having several long time employees 

who are Perrysburg residents.” 

“Now more than ever home owners and businesses 

need quality, affordable security systems. 

We believe that APC has the best system at the 

best buy,” said Mr. Klewer. 

Big Daddy Graphics, LLC 

121 Burlingwood Drive • 419-872-0338 

www.bigdaddy-graphics.com 


The Sulphur Springs agents. 

of attention, causing people to stop by just to see what it’s all 

about. 

“Pretty soon people started knowing us as the pink place in 

the alley,” he said, noting that business has been booming ever 

since they opened. 

He attributes Big Daddy’s success to their unique approach to 

customer service. 

“We pride ourselves in our dedication to meeting our customers’ 

needs in a personal, friendly fashion, and making the customer 

an integral part of the process,” Mr. Russell said. 

Customers are invited into the design studio, where they can 

sit with the graphic designer and participate in the creative 

process, viewing and choosing different colors, fonts and artwork 

and making the resulting product more personal to them. 

“We have fun during this process and our customers do as 

well,” he said. “They’re much happier when they walk out the 

door, and I am, too.” 

Because he is always striving to help his customers, Mr. Russell 

also has formed partnerships with other local businesses to 

which he can refer projects that Big Daddy does not have the 

equipment to produce. 

Mr. Russell said that after more than three decades dealing 

with criminals in his law enforcement career, he loves having the 

opportunity to meet and work with good, friendly people through 

Big Daddy Graphics, and looks forward to many more years of 

providing quality graphic design and screen printing services to 

Perrysburg residents. 

“Our friends are our customers and our customers are our 

friends,” he said.


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For 15 years South Suburban Animal 

Hospital has served Perrysburg and the 

surrounding area. “It’s amazing that five 

years have passed since we opened our 

award-winning new hospital” said owner 

Dr. Jeanne Eisenhour. 

The 10,000-square-foot building 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 either of five separate 

wards, including intensive care and isolation 

areas. The hospital also includes a pet 

pharmacy, including 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, 

pain management, nutritional counseling, 

allergy testing and treatment, 

dermatology and critical care. 

New this year is laser therapy service, 

which provides healing relief to skin le- 

sions, chronic otitis, and arthritic joint 

problems. Dr. Eisenhour reports that results 

are sometimes dramatic in the relief 

given, especially for chronic dermatologic 

problems. 

Many clients utilize the boarding and 

grooming services provided at South Suburban. 

Stylists Tyla and Allie can provide 

simple bathing services, or apply intricate 

cuts and styling, and can 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 


South Suburban 

Animal Hospital 

5100 Brockway Drive • 419-872-0920 

www.ssac.vetsuite.com 

Developers of the PetCare Plus preventive health program 

The staff at South Suburban Animal Hospital. 

South Suburban Animal Hospital is located on Brockway Drive in Levis Commons. 

staff all of the time. 

Again this year, South Suburban is 

proud to be a sponsor of the Wood County 

American Cancer Society “Bark for Life.” 

The doctors also are pleased to continue to 

provide care to 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 the new adoptive owners. 

All the doctors and staff at South Suburban 

invite area pet owners to visit the facility. 

For more information, call 

419.872.0920 or visit the Web site at 

www.southsuburbananimalhospital.com.


West Side Montessori Center at Perrysburg 

A Unique Learning Experience 

13587 Roachton Road • 419-874-9385 

www.wsmctoledo.org 

West Side Montessori Center at Perrysburg, 

one of three West Side Montessori locations, 

opened in the fall of 1996. An independent, 

non-profit school for children 13 months 

through kindergarten, the school embraces the 

educational philosophy and methodology developed 

by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian 

physician and educator. Montessori education 

is a learning approach based on the study of the 

nature of the child’s physical, emotional, social, 

moral, and intellectual growth. Children are 

provided a carefully crafted learning environment, 

and given the freedom, within reasonable 

limits, to work positively with the people and 

materials around them. 

As you journey through the school, you will 

see children of all ages busily engaged in a variety 

of learning activities. In The Little House, 

tiny 13-month-olds to 40-month-olds are sorting 

small rubber trucks or boats by colors. This 

exercise is a lesson in learning and naming colors, 

and to begin recognizing differences. They 

practice spooning walnuts from bowl to bowl to 

develop eye to hand coordination and fine motor 

control. In the Pre-Primary classrooms, students, 

ages 3 to 6, are working with puzzle maps 

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. 

of the continents, sandpaper alphabet letters, and 

colored bead bars used for teaching numbers. 

Others are grouped for a foreign language lesson 

or are dressed in costumes from other countries 

as they learn about the world around them. 

West Side teachers are one of the most important 

reasons why the program is so special. 

The staff is caring, enthusiastic and committed 

to working with each child. Every classroom 

has at least one Montessori certified teacher as 

part of the teaching team. 

Why choose West Side? Here are a few of 

the comments made by West Side families, 

Perrysburg 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 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 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 up 

“The experience and professionalism of the 

teachers.” “The learning emphasis is on critical 

thinking skills versus rote learning.” “West Side 

not only academically, but socially, is building 

the total character of the child, their self-esteem, 

giving them a sense of self-worth through accomplishment.” 

To schedule a personal tour or to receive 

more information about the school, call 419- 

874-9385. (Accredited by The American 

Montessori Society, the North Central Association, 

and the Commission on International and 

Trans-Regional Accreditation.) 

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 President 

of 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.perrysburglawn 

care.com and become a fan on Facebook.

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The Perrysburg corporate office staff at A to Z Health Care, Inc. 

Super Suppers 

7015 Lighthouse Way • 419-872-MEAL (6325) 

www.ssperrysburg.com 

Think “dollar menu” fast food and weekly grocery 

shopping is cheaper than the family friendly 

take n’ bake food Super Suppers has to serve? 

Think again! 

In less time than it takes to drive thru a fastfood 

restaurant and for less money, families can 

put a delicious, nutritious, chef-designed dinner 

on the table without stepping into a grocery store. 

"We offer a fresh solution that helps people save 

time, eat healthier, plus save money with an average 

cost of $3.50 per serving,” says Cassie Egli, 

who owns and manages Super Suppers. As the 

only Take n’ Bake company founded by a culinary 

school, customers can count on delicious, unique 

dishes all ages will love." 

Why do customers say they use Super Suppers? 

Waste Less, Save More 

• 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: 

Prepared By Us 

•Dinner Tonight–Give us a call or stop in and 

we’ll prepare an entrée for your dinner table 

tonight. 

• Grab n’ Go Freezer–Visit our store to pick up 

delicious entrées, sides, appetizers and desserts. 

• Event Catering–Dinner parties, graduations, 

corporate lunches and more! 

Prepared By You 

• Walk In–Visit our kitchen and prepare entrées 

that you can personalize to your family’s tastes. 

• Sign Up–Sign up online to schedule a session 

or enjoy a private party with friends. 

New Features 

• Specialty Menus–from Thin and Healthy, 

Heart Healthy, Nut Free, Dairy Free and Gluten 

Free 

• Supper Club–Join and get 10% off sides, appetizers 

and desserts, discount prices, free custom 

assembly and more! 

Each full entrée is designed to serve 6; regular 

entrées 3-4. Single entrees are available too. 

Super Suppers is located in HarborTown; 

crossroads of Progress Drive and Dixie Highway 

in Perrysburg. Call (419)872-MEAL(6325) or 

visit www.ssperrysburg.com. 

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. 


A to Z Health Care, Inc. 


www.atozhealth.org 

Barbara Herman chose Perrysburg to found 

her home care agency in 1987. 

Today, after 24 years of expansion and 

growth, Ms. Herman says Perrysburg and surrounding 

areas continue to meet all of her expectations. 

A to Z offers Registered Nurses and Licensed 

Practical Nurses, Home Health Aides, 

and Social Workers directly, and arranges Physical, 

Occupational and Speech Therapies in approximately 

26 counties in mid to NW Ohio 

and lower Michigan. With a large part-time 

field staff throughout these areas they are proud 

to report that over fifty employees have been 

with the agency more than five years. Headquartered 

in Perrysburg, other branch locations 

include Mansfield and Findlay. 

A to Z Health Care, Inc. assures the finest 

home care available by having achieved 

Medicare Certification and accreditation by the 

Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare 

Organizations. These quality standards are 

reserved for organizations, which focus on 

maintaining the highest quality of care. Organizations 

who achieve accreditation may be 

found by the public on www.jcaho.org. A to Z 

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 

has been listed since 1996. The agency also 

provides care for the State of Ohio’s PASS- 

PORT and Medicaid Waiver programs. Private 

insurance and private pay patients are accepted, 

as well. 

Ms. Herman is proud of the way her agency 

gives back to the community. A to Z provides 

free education and blood pressure screenings at 

Zoar Lutheran Church, Abundant Life and Harrison 

Rally Day. She and/or members of her 

staff participate in Perrysburg Chamber and 

Wood County events, and serve on several local 

and Wood County boards. A to Z provides literature 

to the Perrysburg Chamber, Perrysburg 

School System for our Perrysburg Seniors, 

Churchill’s Pharmacy, and the YMCA, to mention 

a few. 

A to Z Health Care, Inc.’s Perrysburg office, 

located at 955 Commerce Drive, is open Monday 

through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, however, 

services are available in your home 24 

hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, 

and to review their health education articles, 

please visit their Web site at 

AtoZhealth.org, 419-874-5227 or toll-free 800- 

589-6577, or e-mail info@AtoZ health.org. 

Pictured is Super Suppers owner Cassie Egli. 

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.


When you require medical attention for 

minor conditions or your primary care physician 

isn’t available, Great Lakes Urgent Care 

offers a convenient alternative to a costly and 

time-consuming emergency room visit. 

Located at 25660 Dixie Highway, across 

from Levis Commons, Urgent Care is appropriate 

for patients with minor acute injuries and 

illnesses such as sprains and strains, possible 

fractures, minor lacerations and burns, severe 

flu symptoms, sore throats, earaches, skin irritations 

and fevers. Sports physicals and Workers 

Compensation claims also are accepted. 

Wellness care is available for your whole 

family, from 12 months of age and up. The 

healthcare professionals at Great Lakes Urgent 

Care can prescribe medication and provide referrals 

to primary care physicians, specialists, 

and hospitals when needed. 

In addition to accepting a variety of insurances, 

Urgent Care has a unique Prompt Pay 

Pricing system under which visits for most 

common illnesses, minor injuries and wellness 

care cost a flat rate of $69. 

“Great Lakes Urgent Care was created to 

increase accessibility to quality healthcare,” 

said Kyle Prueter, Executive Director. “We notice 

more and more patients calling about pricing, 

and often we hear that, even with our 

competitive rate, patients are foregoing 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 

Pictured above is the clinical lab where students practice the skills 

they learn at the Academy. 

If you are looking for a truly unique experience 

on your special occasion, choose Great 

Lakes Vintage Limousine. Great Lakes Vintage 

Limousine features the “Excalibur” limousine 

along with other timeless classics. We 

are pleased to add a little bit of extra class and 

style to your wedding day, anniversary or special 

occasion event with our elegant classic 

Great Lakes Medical Services 

25660 Dixie Highway 

Great Lakes Wellness Clinic 

25660 Dixie Hwy • 419-872-5343 

www.greatlakeswellnessclinics.com 

Great Lakes Wellness Clinic introduces the HCG 

physician-based weight control program. 

“With over 136 million overweight and obese 

Americans, about 66% 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 

Great Lakes Urgent Care 

25660 Dixie Highway • 419-872-5343 

www.perrysburgurgentcare.com 

motor cars. 

Nothing will do but the best on your special 

day. We have exotic limousines that define 

elegance and class and come with optional 

red carpet treatment and champagne on ice. 

Let us worry about getting you to the 

church, reception or any other special location 

so that you don’t have to. We will ensure that 

Located at 25660 Dixie Highway, across from Levis Commons, 

Urgent Care is appropriate for patients with minor acute injuries and illnesses 

such as sprains and strains, possible fractures, minor lacerations and burns, severe 

flu symptoms, sore throats, earaches, skin irritations and fevers. 

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. 

Interested in starting a career that is recession 

proof? Looking for a field with unlimited 

opportunity and potential? Great 

Lakes Academy can train you to become an 

STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) in 

just two weeks and earn up to $15 per hour. 

“We started the Academy in response to 

the recent economic downturns and to help 

improve the quality of health care employees,” 

states Kyle Prueter. “Many people no 

longer have employment in the fields they 

are used to working. The Baby Boomer 

population is aging and the home health care 

1950s. Great Lakes will guide and teach clients new 

eating habits that ensure continued success for a lifetime.” 

During The HCG treatment program, clients are 

taught everything they need to know for better health, 

lifestyle, and reaching the goals defined in the initial 

Presentation/Consultation. This includes an explanation 

of the diet, regular support during the program, 

and all that is needed to complete the program. 

Great Lakes Wellness Clinics is a subsidiary of 

Great Lakes Medical Services and is located at 25660 

Dixie Highway in Perrysburg, 419-872-5343. 

Great Lakes Vintage Limousine 

25660 Dixie Highway • 419-872-5343 

www.greatlakesvintagelimo.com 

Great Lakes Academy 

25660 Dixie Hwy • 419-872-5343 

www.greatlakes-academy.com 

Great Lakes Vintage Limousine features the “Excalibur” limousine, pictured on the left, with other 

timeless classics like a 1967 right hand drive Rolls Royce, pictured at right. 

you arrive in style, on time and make an impression 

to last a life time. 

These limousines produce some of the 

most beautiful photos and lasting memories 

for your special occasion. 

Other vintage classics include a 1964 

Cadillac formal limousine and a 1967 right 

hand drive Rolls Royce limousine. 

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. 

and long term care markets are going to continue 

to grow. Our classes are designed for 

students with or without previous medical 

experience who are interested in embarking 

upon a career in the healthcare field. There 

are no prerequisites to attend our STNA 

classes. Candidates do NOT have to possess 

a high school diploma or GED equivalent.” 

Great Lakes Academy is part of the 

“Great Lakes” family of businesses owned 

and operated by Kyle and Ann Prueter. For 

more information, call 419-872-5343 or visit 

www.greatlakes-academy.com. 

All limousines include “Red Carpet” service 

and a champagne toast for weddings. 

Great Lakes Vintage Limousine is part of 

the “Great Lakes” family of businesses owned 

and operated by Kyle and Ann Prueter. 

For more information, please call 419-872- 

5343, or visit the Web site at www.grea 

tlakesvintagelimo.com.

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•Anneliese’s 

419-931-1999 


Commodore Way 

•HMH Wellness 

“Ease Your Mind, Body & Spirit” 

419-874-4640 

•Commodore Barbers 

419-874-5872 

•Dhondt Insurance Agency 

419-872-9830 

•Patricia’s Hair Studio 

and Gifts 

Pat Cassin, Owner 

419-874-9940 

•Comfort Keepers 

419-874-4880 

•The Tailor Shop & Repairs 

419-874-7710 

•Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts 

419-872-4500 

www.blueskiesquilting.org 

•O-DEER Diner 

419-874-7070 

• Delph Brothers Construction 

Shad Delph 419-392-3354 

Chris Delph 419-392-3356 

• We Sell It, Ltd. 

A “sell it for you service.” 

419-874-7222 

Anneliese’s Fine Dining and Lounge 

Commodore Way, 105 West Fifth Street • 419-931-1999 

Open: Monday through Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m. 

Lounge is open 4 p.m. to midnight 

Featuring Outdoor Dining on Anneliese’s Patio 

Family Reunions • Anniversary Parties • Graduation Parties 

Birthday Parties • Meeting Place 

Anneliese’s beautiful covered patio is available for private group functions 

hosting 15 to 40 people! 

Also, Anneliese’s offers fund-raising opportunities for 

non-profit 501(c)3 organizations. See Anneliese for details. 

Rick Ruffner’s 

O-DEER Diner & Ice Cream 


Open daily at 11 a.m. 

The Ruffner Family–Rick, Dana, Olivia, 

Emma and Elle.


Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a 

community bank that has served the financial 

needs of farmers, businesses and individuals 

of the northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana 

markets for more than 113 years. 

With a wide array of finance products and 

services, F&M offers local decisions and 

prompt responses to its clients’ business and 

personal needs. 

Headquartered in Archbold, Ohio, F&M 

operates 18 offices and more than 30 ATM 

locations in the Ohio and Indiana markets. 

Today, all banks are experiencing chal- 

Farmers & Merchants State Bank 

7001 Lighthouse Way • 419-931-8892 

fm-bank.com 

lenging times. However, community banks 

are not involved with all that is being focused 

on in the national media. 

Specifically Farmers & Merchants State 

Bank: 

•Did NOT make sub prime real estate 

mortgage loans; 

•Are NOT investment bankers; 

•Does NOT have liquidity problems; 

•Did NOT own Freddie Mac or Fannie 

Mae stock; 

•Are NOT experiencing a credit crisis, 

and 

•Did NOT take the government’s money 

through the Capital Purchase Plan as part of 

the Troubled Asset Recovery Program 

(TARP). 

The government DOES NOT have a preferred 

stock position ahead of Farmers & 

Merchants State Bank shareholders! 

Even though F&M is substantially different 

today than it was 100 years ago, 20 years 

ago and even five years ago, one thing that 

has never changed is its focus on the community. 

F&M is committed to ensuring that com- 

The staff at Farmers & Merchants 

State Bank include, front row, 

from left: Beth Jay, Linda Torres. 

Back row, from left: Chris Kurt, 

Hallie Nagel, Lori Keller, Rob 

Graham. 

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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Perrysburg Township 

26609 Lime City Road • 419-872-8861 

www.perrysburgtownship.us 

While much has stayed the same, some things have changed in Perrysburg 

Township over the past year. The township, which encompasses approximately 

40 square miles and serves a population of more than 15,000, 

continues to be one of the largest and most populated townships in Wood 

County. 

Perrysburg Township is served by four elected officials–Trustees Gary 

Britten, Craig LaHote and Bob Mack, and Fiscal Officer Shirley Haar–who 

combined have more than 30 years experience in township government. 

The trustees are proud of the township’s progress made over the past year 

and remain committed to protecting its borders. 

A recent and welcome move forward for residents is a redesigned Web 

site with easily accessible information just a click away. By visiting the Web 

site www.perrysburgtownship.us, residents can view current events, read announcements 

or learn more about the township and the trustees’ commitment 

to maintain a strong agricultural base while continuing residential and 

industrial growth in the northern quadrant. 

Perrysburg Township prides itself on providing the best services to residents. 

The community has a modern fire/EMS station, and according to Fire 

Chief Tom Brice, the fire department recently acquired a 3,500-gallon tanker 

truck. 

The police department is equipped with the latest law enforcement devices 

to protect its citizens, and Police Chief Mark Hetrick said the department 

just introduced a new “Senior Watch” program for older residents. He 

encourages them to sign up by calling 419-874-3551. 

In addition to keeping the community and roadways safe, the police department 

also maintains a Marine Patrol to ensure water enthusiasts have a 

safe boating season. 

Other departments working to serve residents include the zoning department, 

maintenance department and recreation department. 

Zoning inspector/administrator Grant Garn issues permits for new enterprises 

and works with Township Solicitor Walt Celley on nuisance and property 

violations, ordering parcels to be cleaned up as needed. 

The maintenance department, under the supervision of Kraig Gottfried, 

cares for township infrastructure, buildings and the equipment fleet including 

police squad cars. The department also handles snow plowing, street 

cleaning, street/pothole repair, mowing, storm basin and tile cleaning, road 

crack sealing, road kill removal and tree trimming. 

Mr. Gottfried’s department also works closely with the Recreation Department, 

which is under the direction of Bob Warnimont. Together they 

maintain recreation facilities such as the ice rink, baseball field at Fire Station 

No. 2 and township parklands. Recreation also works jointly with the 

City of Perrysburg to maintain the soccer fields on Scheider Road. 

The township prides itself on services rendered to citizens in need including 

the monthly recycling and food giveaway programs and Operation 

Breadbasket held each December. 

To learn more about Perrysburg Township, visit the Web site or stop by 

their offices which are 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, will be happy to help you.

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HOURS 

Monday-Thursday: 9:00–8:30 

Friday & Saturday: 9:00–5:30 

Sunday (Seasonal): 1:00–5:00 

DIRECTOR 

Janel Haas 

Join us for our 

130th Birthday 

Celebration 

October 21, 2011 

at 7 p.m. 

The Library Board of Trustees and 

the Staff of Way Public Library 

invite you to join us for a fun 

evening for the entire family. 

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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Right at Home is a leader in the home care industry providing 

care for seniors and disabled adults who need assistance 

to maintain their independence. Services include 

companionship/homemaking, safety supervision, transportation 

and light housekeeping; physical assistance–ambulatory 

and dressings assistance, bathing and other personal care 

services; and wellness–medication reminders, meal planning 

and preparation. Right at Home also provides care for very 

specific special care situations when a loved one is affected by 

disease or disorders such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, hypertension/stroke 

recovery, heart disease, diabetics, cancer recovery 

and hospice/palliative support. 

“I understand the desire of seniors to remain independent 

in their homes,” said Perrysburg Right at Home owner John 

Baldwin. “Our mission is to improve the quality of life for 

those we serve by providing high quality in-home caregivers. 

We want them to live independently, live securely and live 

joyfully. We offer the family peace of mind their loved one is 

being taken care of appropriately.” 

Right at Home offers a personalized approach to taking 

care of each client and strives to improve the quality of life for 

each client. 

“We do careful assessments of every client’s need, and 

BODY & SOLE 

Massage Therapy & Reflexology Center 

214 Louisiana Avenue • 419-873-SOLE 

BODY & SOLE has been serving the 

greater Northwest Ohio community for over 

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 over 20 different bodywork therapy 

modalities that cater to your individual 

and unique needs, we provide the deepest and 

most profound healing experience possible. 

At a minimum, receiving a massage will relieve 

stress and render relaxation. We can also 

accommodate specialty work such as abdominal 

massage, surgery preparation and recovery, 

orthopedic concerns, and athletic injuries. 

Abdominal Massage – Having success 

with the Maya Abdominal Massage, Yvonne 

has continued her advanced education in other 

Right at Home 

134 East Third Street • 567-336-6062 

www.rahnwohio.com 

All cabinets are designed and created in Swisher’s workshop. 

Hardwoods are ordered specifically for each job and only veneer 

core plywood is used. Specialty drawer glides and concealed hinges 

complement each cabinet. 

then go above and beyond what they expect,” added Mr. 

Baldwin, a licensed state-tested nursing assistant who performs 

all client assessments. “We are fast and responsible to 

meet the needs of the family when it comes to preparing and 

starting service.” 

Marketing coordinator for Right at Home is Heather 

Leader. A VanBuren native, Ms. Leader holds a BA degree 

from the University of Findlay and an MBA from Columbia 

Southern. “I see Right at Home as the vehicle that allows individuals 

to live independently, live securely and live joyfully 

in the comfort of their own home. I know this is the goal my 

own grandparents sought and I feel truly blessed to be able 

to help people through this transition in their lives.” 

Also on staff at Right at Home is Newton, a three-yearold 

golden doodle certified therapy dog. Newton, along with 

Mr. Baldwin, visits clients, nursing homes and senior centers, 

making more than 40 visits in the past three months. 

Right at Home was founded in 1995 with corporate offices 

located in Omaha, Nebraska. Right at Home currently has 

more than 200 offices that serve thousands of clients across 

the United States. The Perrysburg office opened in October 

2010 and serves Wood, Ottawa and parts of Sandusky and 

Lucas counties. 

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. 

Swisher Custom Cabinetry, founded in 1994 by 

Michael Swisher, is a custom cabinetry and countertop 

business with a commitment of superior craftsmanship, 

excellent customer service and fair and affordable 

prices. 

Located in Martin, Ohio, Swisher Custom Cabinetry 

specializes in commercial and residential, 

kitchen, laundry and bath cabinetry, mantels, tub surrounds, 

bookcases and entertainment centers, countertops–laminate, 

Corian, quartz and granite–full line of 

hardware, home trim packages, tables and benches, and 

bars. 

A 29-year veteran of the Allen Clay Fire Department, 

Mr. Swisher also worked as a finish carpenter 

and installed manufactured cabinets. Disappointed 

with the quality and price of the cabinets, the firefighter 

knew he could make a handcrafted custom cabinet that 

would last a lifetime for customers for a similar cost. 

“Once he learned a manufacturer built their cabinets 

with a life expectancy of seven years, he was convinced 

he needed to provide a better alternative for 

people,” said Michelle Swisher, his wife of 27 years. 

“In 1994 he opened his one-man shop in one building. 

And in more than 17 years, Mike has expanded to four 

buildings and added employees. In 2000, he added a 

new workshop and in 2006 completed a new showroom 

and office.” 

Swisher Cabinetry is a total custom shop from style, 

design, wood and color–every item is built specially 


Pictured from left: are John Baldwin, Newton and 

Heather Leader. 

Swisher Custom Cabinetry 

1342 North Nissen Road, Martin, Ohio 43445 

419-862-3142 • www.SwisherCustomCabinetry.com 

for each customer. The Swisher staff educates customers 

on the many options available in woods, styles 

and countertops. 

“We make the overwhelming options easier to understand,” 

added Mrs. Swisher, also noting that customers 

will never be pressured to buy. 

All cabinets are designed and created in Swisher’s 

workshop. Hardwoods are ordered specifically for each 

job and only veneer core plywood is used. Specialty 

drawer glides and concealed hinges complement each 

cabinet. 

A wide variety of styles and finishes are available, 

stain colors can be custom matched to blend with the 

customer’s furnishings. Each item crafted receives a 

multi-step finishing process to ensure a high quality 

finish each and every time. 

For more than 15 years Swisher Custom Cabinetry 

has been making tables and other items for Jan Pugh, 

owner of Packer Creek Pottery in Genoa, Ohio. 

Swisher Customer Cabinetry supports many community 

organizations, events and fund-raisers including 

the Genoa and Oak Harbor athletics, Woodmore 

and Genoa schools, Maumee Valley Girl Scouts, area 

fire departments, Ottawa County Fair and tornado relief. 

“Let us help you make the right choice for your 

home or office. You deserve custom cabinetry created 

especially for you. Cabinets are unique, just like you 

are–Swisher Custom Cabinetry.” 

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.


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 careertechnical 

programs, expanded academic 

courses, and enhancements to traditional 

programs. Some highlights of the new 

Penta include: professionally-designed 

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 

Penta Career Center 

9301 Buck Road • 419-666-1120 

www.pentacareercenter.org 

Penta Career Center is located at 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg Township. 

career-technical 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 

two or four-year colleges, in the military, 

through additional certifications, or 

wherever their paths may lead. In addition, 

students learn what is expected in 

the world of work. Penta 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. Penta currently offers 30 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 

Perrysburg Eye Center, Inc. 


www.perrysburgeyecenter.com 

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. 

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 

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- 

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 also is available at 

www.pentacareercenter.org 

ica, a public service that provides free eye care to 

qualified individuals. Dr. Roth has been involved 

in the Perrysburg Sunrise Lions Club and is on the 

board of the Sunshine Children’s Home. He also 

volunteers with Infant SEE, a program that offers 

free eye exams for children ages 6 to 12 months 

with referral from a pediatrician. 

We offer 24/7 on-call emergency eye care. If 

you are having an eye emergency we will see you 

that day. As a service to our patients we participate 

with Medicare, most major medical insurance 

such as Paramount, Medical Mutual, Anthem and 

the VSP optical plan. Please call 419-874-3125 

and visit our Web site perrysburgeyecenter.com to 

find out more information.

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Since 1987, Venzel Communications, Inc. has 

served its clients as a full-service marketing, advertising 

and public relations firm providing strategic 

marketing planning and development of 

marketing materials. Our work includes developing 

logos and building brand images, creating web 

sites, and developing campaigns to reach businesses 

and consumers. We offer years of experience 

in developing newsletters, targeted direct 

marketing campaigns, brochures, flyers, posters, 

newspaper ads, radio and television spots, billboards, 

news releases, and event publicity. 

“When we say full-service marketing we mean 

it,” says Bob Venzel, owner. “We’ll develop whatever 

is necessary to get the job done cost-effectively 

for our clients.” Venzel Communications 

works with a variety of clients including schools, 

businesses, hospitals, health care providers, and 

municipalities both locally and regionally. Venzel 

Communications developed and launched the City 

of Perrysburg’s comprehensive Web site as well as 

a full-color brochure for the city’s economic de- 

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. 

Venzel Communications, Inc. 

140 East Second Street • 419-874-2575 

www.venzelcommunications.com 

Perrysburg Mattress 

4135 Chappel Drive • 419-874-8880 

www.perrysburgmattress.com 

After more than 14 years of helping area residents 

get a good night’s sleep, Perrysburg Mattress 

has settled into a new home at Levis 

Commons. Founded by Craig Haley in 1996 

as Mattresses, Etc., the store recently moved to 

Levis Commons in Perrysburg providing the 

same low prices, top 20 mattresses in America, 

knowledgeable staff, and caring customer service 

that have made the store a success over the 

years. 

Through its exclusive partnership with Serta 

Mattress Company, Perrysburg Mattress is able 

to offer a wide variety of mattresses not available 

at other bedding and furniture stores. Their 

unrivaled selection includes mattresses for 

every sleeping style and the latest latex and 

memory foam products. Perrysburg Mattress 

also offers free local delivery, set-up, and removal 

of old mattress sets. Bed frames, latex 

velopment efforts. Several other local clients include 

Penta Career Center, Perrysburg Schools, 

The Elizabeth Scott Community, Downs and Hire 

Dentists, and McIntire Retirement Services. 

“We’re willing to explore a client’s ideas and combine 

their thoughts with ours to develop an approach 

that makes sense for them,” says Brian 

Fowler, Creative Director. “That means understanding 

the culture of their organization and the 

uniqueness of their products or services so we can 

best position the organization.” 

“It’s a team approach,” says Mr. Venzel. “Our 

clients have a unique perspective on their business 

and industry. We combine that with our 23 years of 

marketing and advertising expertise to form a 

strong team that offers great results. When I think 

back on our years of working with clients, the 

thing that comes to mind are the relationships 

we’ve built with them.” Venzel Communications is 

located at 140 East Second Street, Perrysburg, 

Ohio. To contact them, call 419-874-2575 or 

email: bobvenzel@venzelcommunications.com. 

and memory foam pillows, and waterproof/stain-proof 

mattress pads also are available 

at the store. Over the years, Mr. Haley has 

found that focused, dedicated customer service 

is the key to success. “We don’t approach this 

business like a used car salesman,” he said. “We 

truly care, and know how to help you make a 

choice that you’ll be satisfied with for years to 

come.” 

After experimenting with locations in Bowling 

Green, Findlay and Maumee, Mr. Haley has 

found a home in his 3,600-square-foot showroom 

at Levis Commons. Over the years, Mr. 

Haley’s store has contributed to and participated 

in a number of community organizations and 

continues to do so. For more information and 

“a fresh approach to mattress shopping,” stop 

by the showroom in Levis Commons or visit on 

the web at www.perrysburgmattress.com. 


Since 1987, Venzel Communications, Inc. has served clients as a 

full-service marketing, advertising and public relations firm providing 

strategic marketing planning and development of marketing materials. 

Corporate Housing Systems, Inc. 

Serving Ohio and Indiana 

419-874-9592 • 1-888-433-0198 

www.ch-systems.com 

While everything else may be changing at a 

record pace, one thing that will always remain 

the same is the desire to have comfortable accommodations 

when away from home for business 

or recreation. 

Corporate Housing Systems has been meeting 

and exceeding this need for over 25 years. 

CHS “guests” can really stretch out and live in 

their fully furnished and equipped apartment 

homes. 

Corporate Housing Systems, Inc. was established 

by owner Joe Lawless, in response to his 

own experiences of business travel and extended 

stays in cramped hotel rooms. He recalls tiny 

closets and limited drawer space. This is not the 

case in these luxury apartments. Some of the 

closets are so large, guests have actually put cribs 

in them. The company, which originated in 

Columbus, now serves all of Ohio and Indiana. 

In addition to the business traveler, satisfied 

customers include those who are buying or 

building homes, those who are displaced due to 

fire or flood, seasonal travelers who wish to 

spend time with family and friends (but still get 

away to their own place) and those who just want 

something more than a typical hotel room for 

Holiday visits. 

Rates are comparable to a mid-price hotel 

stay and include furniture, housewares, utilities, 

cable, phone and internet. The apartment homes 

are equipped with all major appliances. There is 

even a full-size washer and dryer right in every 

apartment. Guests often comment on the ease in 

making a reservation and how much they have 

enjoyed their stay with Corporate Housing Systems. 

After more than 14 years of helping area residents get a good night’s 

sleep, Perrysburg Mattress has settled into a new home in 

Levis Commons.


City of Perrysburg Department of Public Service 


Perrysburg Office of Litter Prevention and Recycling 


City Hotline 419-872-7879 

City Web page at www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us 

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE 

CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS 

Weekly unlimited refuse 

Weekly unlimited recycling 

Spring brush collection in April 

Fall leaf collection in October 

Christmas tree recycling in January 

DROP-OFF RECYCLING PROGRAMS 

Cardboard at Department of Public Service Building 

City Compost Site for branches and leaves 

Recycle Roundup for HHW, computers, TV’s in May 

REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES 

Carry out/carry back stickers for refuse/recycling for residents 65 and older or with disability 

City Compost Site registration for city residents 

Distribution of recycling bins for city residents 

Loan program for refuse and recycling bins use for special events 

PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS 

Fishing Derby at Three Meadows large pond 

Ice skating at Three Meadows small pond 

Mosquito spraying and mosquito dunk distribution 

Mowing of nuisance lots 

Park maintenance and mowing 

Park playground installation and maintenance 

Pool information and maintenance 

Summer Recreation programs 

STREETS 

Graffiti removal from public buildings 

Maintenance of all municipal properties and landscaping 

Street light outage 

Street and pothole repair 

Street sign installation and repair 

Street snowplowing 

Street sweeping 

Traffic light maintenance 

RENTALS AND RESERVATIONS FOR 

Banner permits 

Canoe rack rental at Orleans Park 

City garden plots 

City Gazebo 

Park shelter houses at Rivercrest, Three Meadows and Woodlands Parks 

Schaller Memorial Building 

Senior Center Building 

Street, Alley and Right-of-Way Opening permits 

SALE OF 

Appliance disposal stickers 

City yard waste bags and tags 

Mattress disposal stickers 

Need Information? 

For a weekly update on meetings, special events, refuse and recycling delays, call the City Hotline 

at 419-872-7879 or check out the City web page at www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us

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Perrysburg Quick Lube 

12435 Eckel Junction Road • 419-873-LUBE (5823) 

Ever since Mary and Rik Davis opened Perrysburg Quick 

Lube on Eckel Junction Road in November 1998, the response 

from customers has been wonderful. Loyal customers 

now bring all of their family vehicles to Perrysburg’s 

only locally-owned and operated instant oil change business. 

Perrysburg Quick Lube services domestic and foreign 

cars, light and medium duty trucks and vans, 4 x 4s and sport 

utility vehicles. 

It is an independent dealer which only sells quality APT 

(American Petroleum Institute) rated products. Perrysburg 

Quick Lube carries the complete Pennzoil ® product line in 

conventional and synthetic oils. Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic 

is Dexos ® , certified by GM ® for all new 2011 vehicles 

requiring Dexos ® oil. The shop also sells Mobil I ® synthetics. 

Diesel cars and trucks are welcome, as they carry Shell 

Rotella ® in conventional and synthetic oil. 

Services include instant oil changes (regular, synthetic or 

diesel), transmission fluid changes, anti-freeze changes, 4 x 

4 gearbox service and differential gear oil changes. The shop 

also sells air filters, wiper blades, serpentine belts, engine 

and fuel injector cleaners, cabin air filters and fuel filters. 

New for 2011 is air conditioning recharging. 

A 22-point safety inspection and top-off of most fluids 

are included with each service. In addition, you’ll never find 

Grace United Methodist Church 


www.gracechurchperrysburg.com 

Grace Church is an exciting and vibrant church located 

next to Woodlands 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 led by a talented 

team of vocalists and instrumentalists. Multimedia 

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 

a “shop” fee or “disposal” charge added on to your bill. 

Quality work and quality products keep customers coming 

back to Perrysburg Quick Lube. You never need an appointment 

and the service, as their name states, is “quick.” 

“We take pride in our shop and in our associates,” said 

Mrs. Davis. “Customer service is our number one goal. We 

strive to help our customers maintain their vehicles by offering 

quality products, friendly trained associates and convenience. 

We work to educate our customers in how to take 

the very best care of their cars.” 

All of Perrysburg Quick Lube’s technicians are trained 

and certified according to standards developed by the Automobile 

Oil Change Association, a national organization for 

oil change and small automobile repair shops. The shop has 

also employed many students from Penta Career Center’s 

automotive training classes over the years, offering them 

valuable experience in areas such as customer service, work 

place relations and technical skills. 

Perrysburg Quick Lube has proved to be an active member 

of the community through their support of the Perrysburg 

Marching Band and the Wood County 4H programs, 

especially the Rough Riders 4H Club. 

Perrysburg Quick Lube is open Monday through Friday, 

8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Insturctors at Jazzercise pictured from left: Kristy Lewandowski, Wendy Cromie, 

Becky Borough, Karen Adams, and Lisa Papenfuss. 

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. 

The Jazzercise Fitness Center of Perrysburg 

opened its doors in the Country Charm 

Shopping Center on September 1, 2010. 

Jazzercise is the number one dance fitness 

program in the world, said Perrysburg center 

owner, manager and instructor Wendy 

Cromie. 

“We offer students the opportunity to 

dance their way to fitness 21 times a week, 

seven days a week at times that are convenient 

for them,” added the owner. 

Jazzercise is a dance aerobics program 

with hour long workouts that combine both 

cardio work and strength training. The Perrysburg 

center also offers low-impact options 

that are easier on knees and joints and personal 

touch sessions focusing on 30 minutes 

of intense strength training. All equipment is 

provided for the student at the center. 

“Our best quality is our quality,” said Mrs. 

Cromie. “We have five certified instructors on 

staff and each one has a fine history of teaching 

behind them. We take several months to 

go through our certification program. Each 

year we are monitored to ensure our quality of 

teaching. We take this very seriously and pride 

ourselves in the fact that we are offering a 

high quality program. Our routines are choreographed 

safely and presented to us by our 


Pictured in front of Perryburg’s only locally-owned and 

operated instant oil change business are from left: Jeff Rollins, 

associate manager; Mary Davis, owner; Edward Smith is under the 

car, and Ben Finch. 

Jazzercise Fitness Center of Perrysburg 

120 West South Boundary • 419-491-0553 

corporate offices. We teach physiologically 

sound classes each and every time.” 

The owner is most proud of the center’s relationships 

with the students. “We know each 

of our students by name–we are different than 

the big clubs in that respect. We know our students’ 

strengths and weaknesses. We know 

when they are missing in class and we care - 

we are friends.” 

The Jazzercise Fitness Center of Perrysburg 

continually supports community events 

with cancer research at the top of the list, said 

Mrs. Cromie. The center has sponsored events 

to benefit the Victory Center, the Leukemia 

and Lymphoma Society and the American 

Cancer Society (ACS). In May, the center organized 

a “Flash Mob” presentation during 

the ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 

walk at Levis Commons. 

During the past nine months the center has 

continued to grow and expand. 

“We just hope to grow our schedule to accommodate 

future students,” said the owner. 

“We would like to be able to offer 40 classes 

each week. We are a busy world out there and 

making time for ourselves is challenging. 

Everyone should have the opportunity to work 

out at a time that is convenient for them. We 

want to make it easy, fun and worthwhile!” 

Two worship services are offered each Sunday, along with a variety of small 

group Bible studies, mission efforts, and recreational/fellowship activities.


The Hilton Garden Inn 

Toledo/Perrysburg located at Levis 

Commons, opened in August of last 

year and is the place in Toledo for 

special events, meetings and guest 

stays. 

The seven-story hotel with its 

suspended glass porte cochere welcomes 

guests with a light, bright 

and airy ambiance. This hotel features 

184 guestrooms including 10 

suites offering the Garden Sleep 

System® bed; ergonomic Mirra® 

Hilton Garden Inn 

Commodore Ballroom and Event Center 

6165 Levis Commons Boulevard • 419-873-0700 

www.toledoperrysburg.hgi.com 

chair by Herman Miller; 32” high 

definition flat screen television; 

complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet 

access in all guestrooms and 

public space and remote printing to 

the hotel’s complimentary 24-hour 

business center. 

Each room also has a refrigerator, 

microwave, coffee maker and 

much more! An indoor pool, 

whirlpool and complimentary 

workout facility makes this hotel 

complete. 

For planners and groups looking 

to book meetings or events, the 

Commodore Ballroom and Event 

Center features 18,000 square feet 

of flexible meeting space for any 

type of function and a 10,000 

square-foot ballroom that can accommodate 

up to 800 people. 

The Hilton Garden Inn is perfectly 

situated in the heart of Levis 

Commons at the Entertainment District. 

Levis Commons offers a wide 

variety of shops, restaurants and en- 

tertainment venues within walking 

distance from the hotel. With this in 

mind, the Hilton Garden Inn has 

many packages to choose from that 

includes shopping and dining or entertainment 

options. If you are 

looking for a romantic weekend or 

even just a girl’s weekend get away 

we have something for you! 

To make reservations visit 

www.toledoperrysburg.hgi.com or 

call the hotel directly at 419-873- 

0700 or 1-877-STAY-HGI.

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Owners Billie and Jim Griner are very proud to provide outstanding plumbing and 

heating service to Perrysburg and surrounding communities. 

Leatherman & Witzler is a full-service law firm. The 

three full-time general partners are Kay Leatherman 

Howard, Todd Hamilton Noll and Paul A. Skaff. Each of 

the partners practice in diverse areas of the law that 

overlap, consistent with a full-service law firm. 

The firm provides legal advice and representation in 

fields of law including probate administration, estate 

planning, tax, real estate, domestic relations, criminal 

defense and general civil litigation. 

Leatherman & Witzler strives to provide quality 

legal services at a fair price. The lawyers do their best to 

listen to the needs of their clients and act in an ethical 

manner at all times. 

For nearly 60 years, the lawyers at Leatherman & 

Witzler have developed a close relationship with the 

City of Perrysburg. Its officials, administrators and officers 

look to the firm as an integral part of the growing 

city, many relying on its lawyers for professional legal 

counsel. 

In addition to legal services, Leatherman & Witzler 

is involved in the community through donations made to 

the following organizations: Perrysburg School Foundation, 

9/11 Police Fund, Kip Boulis Foundation, school 

sporting events, and After Prom, among other non-profits. 

The lawyers at Leatherman & Witzler are proud to be 

respected within the legal community as fair, honest, 

trustworthy and reliable. Commonly, lawyers consulted 

throughout northwest Ohio refer clients to Leatherman 

Leatherman & Witzler 

353 Elm Street • 419-874-3536 

www.perrysburglaw.com 

& Witzler, knowing the clients will be competently 

served. 

A few of the firm’s partners also have been acknowledged 

for their contributions in the legal profession. 

Founder Wayne Leatherman has received 

numerous awards during his 50-year career for distinguished 

service to the community and to his clients. 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 

an office structure at 353 Elm Street, where the firm still 

resides. Mr. Leatherman became Perrysburg’s first municipal 

judge in 1960, and remained on the bench until 

1973, also maintaining his law practice. During this 

time, Don DeCessna was integrated into the firm. Mr. 

DeCessna later became a Wood County Common Pleas 

Court judge. In 1986, after five years as Assistant Prosecuting 

Attorney with the Wood County Prosecuting Attorney’s 

Office, Mr. Noll entered the practice, later to 

be joined by Mr. Leatherman’s daughter, Ms. Leatherman 

Howard, in 1992. After three years as Assistant 

Prosecuting Attorney with the Ottawa County Prosecuting 

Attorney’s Office, in 2000, Mr. Skaff also joined 

Leatherman & Witzler. 

For more information on Leatherman & Witzler’s 

legal services, call 419-874-3536 or visit their Web site 

at www.perrysburglaw.com. 

The Manor at Perrysburg is a care community offering long-term care and 

short-term rehabilitation. 

Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and Air 

Conditioning LLC, established in 1991, employ 

a staff with more than 30 years of experience. 

Further response to customer demand 

led to the addition of the heating and air conditioning 

(HVAC) division in 1999. 

Owners Billie and Jim Griner are very 

proud to provide outstanding plumbing and 

heating service to Perrysburg and surrounding 

communities. 

“Since the beginning, customer service 

has been priority one,” Mr. Griner said. “We 

respond to customer needs 24 hours a day, 

seven days a week by maintaining a live person, 

not a computer, to answer the phone and 

schedule your appointment.” 

The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 

p.m., Monday through Friday. Emergency 

services on the weekends, holidays and 


Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating and 

Air Conditioning LLC 

1620 Waters Edge Drive • 419-874-7163 

www.perrysburgplumbing.com 

evenings are available. 

Services include furnaces, air conditioners, 

radiant floor heating, boilers, duct work, 

water heaters, kitchen and bathroom faucets, 

toilets, sinks, garbage disposals, bathroom remodeling, 

drain cleaning, well pumps, preventative 

maintenance programs and much 

more. Please visit our Web site at 

www.perrysburgplumbing.com for a complete 

list of services. 

New services are sewer cleaning and 

video for locating sewer problems, trenchless 

sewer replacement and sewer, flusher, 

jetter, water, rodder truck. 

All HVAC technicians are NATE (National 

Association of Technical Excellence) 

certified. 

For more information, call 419-874-7163 

or visit our Web site. 

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. 

The Manor at Perrysburg 

250 Manor Drive • 419-874-0306 

The Manor at Perrysburg, a care community 

serenely located in Three Meadows, offers 

long-term care and short-term 

rehabilitation. The 114-bed skilled care community 

owned by Health Care Facilities, Inc. 

has been a part of the Perrysburg community 

for more than 14 years. 

The Manor at Perrysburg is Medicare and 

Medicaid certified and is contracted with most 

insurance companies. 

The Rehabilitation Department offers physical, 

occupational and speech-language pathology 

therapies. The therapists are specialized 

in Accelerated Care Plus therapy. ACP allows 

the therapist a variety of treatment modalities 

including Diathermy, E-stim and ultrasound. 

The staff at The Manor at Perrysburg is focused 

on getting residents rehabbed and home 

quickly and as safely as possible. 

Short-term residents enjoy a separate unit 

equipped with television and a private phone 

line. 

The Manor at Perrysburg offers an attractive 

dining room which contains a homemade 

soup and salad bar in addition to the home 

cooked meals. A cafe in the care community 

provides a relaxing atmosphere for a special 

treat or to enjoy a cup of coffee, while visiting 

with family and friends. 

The Activities Department offers a variety 

of group and individual programs as well as 

community outings in an air-conditioned bus. 

Beauty and barber service is available on site 

in the beauty shop. 

The Manor at Perrysburg also offers the 

convenience of having the following services 

done on-site: pharmaceutical, dental, optometry, 

podiatry, X-ray and laboratory. This allows 

the staff to promptly provide diagnostic answers 

for medical interventions making the 

residents’ stay reassuring and pleasant. 

The staff members at The Manor at Perrysburg 

invite you to inquire about their services 

and are pleased to offer you a tour of their 

home-like care community at any time. The 

Manor at Perrysburg is a family-owned business, 

founded and operated by HCF, Inc., 

which is owned by the Unverferth family. 

HCF, Inc. has been in business for more than 

40 years.


Dr. Brooke West 

PERRYSBURG 

ANIMAL CARE 

29098 Hufford Road • 419-874-8974 

www.thebestvet.com 

Dr. Wayne North 

WEST MEETS NORTH! 

The result is an exciting new direction for 

PERRYSBURG ANIMAL CARE 

• Two locations to better serve you 

• More affordable care for your pet 

• More convenient food and medication pickup 

• More appointment availability 

After almost 25 years at this location Dr. North has decided to step 

down from the day to day function of running Perrysburg Animal 

Care and concentrate on practicing medicine. On March 1, 2011 Dr. 

Brooke West purchased the clinic, “I liked the small town feel and 

location of the hospital” says Dr. West who was born in Perrysburg. 

Joining the team at Perrysburg Animal Care will be Dr. Bergstrom 

who lives in Rossford and Dr. Huff who lives in Perrysburg. 

Perrysburg Animal Care is a full service companion animal 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 and care, 

and dermatology treatment. The clinic also has a complete in house 

pharmacy and lab services. 

All of the doctors and staff at Perrysburg Animal Care look forward to 

showing you what exciting improvements can happen when 

“WEST meets NORTH”. 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. Steve Huff

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Wellman Rental & Supply, Inc. 

26860 Eckel Road • 419-874-7951 

www.wellmanrental.com 

For 38 years, Wellman Rental and Supply 

Inc., has been providing equipment rental, 

sales and supplies to contractors and homeowners 

in Perrysburg and the surrounding area. 

Ross Wellman and his sons, Al and Jeff, 

saw the potential for growth in Perrysburg 

when they opened the business on Eckel Road 

in 1973. Today, Wellman Rental and Supply 

Inc., is still a family business with Al and Jeff 

managing the daily operation. Al’s son, Dirk 

Wellman, continued the family tradition when 

he joined the firm 14 years ago. 

Wellman Rental and Supply Inc., continues 

to handle construction equipment as it has done 

since 1973. Within minutes, contractors can 

find whatever they need to complete a project, 

including air compressors, a Bobcat, pumps, 

generators, concrete equipment, roto hammers, 

tiles, saws and other equipment and supplies. 

Recently added rental equipment includes a 

stump grinder and a Toro Dingo and bed edger. 

Today, the firm also serves homeowners– 

providing rental and sales of lawn and garden 

Kazmaier’s Five Star Market 

The market has changed and so has DiSalle 

Real Estate Company. 

“We now do plenty of ‘short’ sales and bank 

foreclosure sales,” said Dan DiSalle. “While 

painful and slow, these sales are necessary in 

today’s market, adjusting the supply and focusing 

on the repricing of real estate. One thing is certain–there 

will always be change. While Perrysburg 

has fared better than many of the surrounding 

areas, there is still market fluctuations that are out 

of everyone’s control. We provide our clients with 

timely information that helps our clients make intelligent 

and informed decisions about their real 

property.” 

DiSalle Real Estate Company is the only local 

firm to have achieved seven awards for advertising 

and marketing from the State of Ohio Association 

of Realtors over the past 10 years. They have 

achieved these awards in television, Web site and 

classified and special promotions. 

DiSalle takes high quality, well-lighted interior 

and exterior digital photographs and posts them 

on more than two dozen Web sites. The company 

has affiliates, links and other tools to make your 

equipment, including chain saws, rototillers, 

trimmers, chippers, aerators, power rakes, post 

hole augers and sod cutters to complete any 

spring or summer home improvement project. 

Equipment repair is another specialty at 

Wellman Rental and Supply. The service department 

can repair many small engines, lawn 

and garden tools and related equipment of all 

kinds. Two mechanics offer more than 57 years 

of combined experience. 

The Wellmans pride themselves on their 

friendly service and the quality of their repairs 

and equipment. 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 of products and services. 

Wellman Rental and Supply Inc., is open 

Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 

Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

DiSalle Real Estate Company 


www.disallerealestate.com 


www.kazmaiermarkets.com 

property rank as high as possible, always focusing 

on search engine optimization. This is where buyers 

in today’s real estate market will see them. 

“We are committed to making a top quality 

first impression online,” said Mr. DiSalle. “If the 

property looks good online, including an intriguing 

description, we know we will get showings. 

Our print media is either high circulation and 

readership or laser-like focus on real estate only. 

Readers of our print media will be given some details 

to any property, but most importantly invited 

to look at the Web site. We cast a very wide net 

attempting to try to locate the most motivated 

prospects.” 

The company is able to offer vitural tours, 

video tours and multiple interior still photos inviting 

prospective buyers to come in. An occasional 

open house for the right property will further encourage 

prospects to enter at ease and look 

around. 

DiSalle Real Estate uses only the best tools 

that have been recognized statewide to sell your 

property in the shortest time with the maximum 

value. 

Kazmaier’s Five Star Market is a familiar 

name in the Perrysburg community. Established 

in 1898, Kazmaier’s has been providing 

quality foods to Perrysburg residents for 

more than 100 years. 

Family owned and operated, Kazmaier’s 

has been at its present location at 127 East 

Second Street, since 1963. An additional store 

is located on Perrysburg-Holland Road in 

Maumee. Currently, there are 45 employees 

at the Perrysburg store. 

Kazmaier’s holds a unique place in the 

Perrysburg community. Store employees become 

familiar with many local residents who 

frequent the store, and often greet customers 

by name. “We pride ourselves in being a 

neighborhood establishment that knows many 

of the customers who visit the store,” said 


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. 

owner Allen Kazmaier. 

Kazmaier’s believes its greatest contribution 

to the community is the focus upon service 

to loyal, long-term customers in the 

Perrysburg area. 

In addition to personalized customer service, 

Kazmaier’s also boasts an extensive meat 

department. Quality meats and special cuts 

are provided by experienced butchers with 

many years of service to Kazmaier’s. Kazmaier’s 

also offers specialty groceries, fresh 

produce and baked goods. 

Kazmaier’s Five Star Market remains an 

established neighborhood business in the Perrysburg 

community. Personalized, friendly 

customer service makes Kazmaier’s a first 

choice in grocery shopping for many Perrysburg 

residents. 

DiSalle Real Estate Company is the only local firm to have achieved 

seven awards for advertising and marketing from the State of Ohio 

Association of Realtors over the past 10 years.


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Witzler-Shank Funeral Home 

222 East South Boundary • 419-874-3133 

www.witzlershank.com 

Witzler-Shank Funeral Home has been 

serving Perrysburg and the surrounding communities 

for more than 150 years. The rich history 

of the business began in 1859, when Peter 

Witzler moved his new bride, Margaret, to Perrysburg. 

There, he formed a wood-working 

shop on the hydraulic canal, at the foot of Mulberry 

Street, where he bought power from the 

town to run his lathe and other machinery. An 

advertisement was discovered in the Perrysburg 

Journal for furniture and chairs, as well 

as coffins–“a narrow house for the dead”– and 

a hearse at reasonable charges. This began the 

Witzler family’s commitment to funeral service. 

Twenty-three years later, in 1892, Peter and 

Margaret’s son Charles founded a furniture 

and undertaking business at 116 Louisiana Av- 

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 


The Witzler Shank Funeral Home is spacious and handicap accessible, and features a lovely chapel and visitation/viewing rooms. It also accommodates 

memorial gatherings and receptions. 

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.


Recently Children’s Discovery Center’s Creative Director, Sara Harris, 

visited Reggio Emilia in Italy 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. 

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 

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 FC, an effort to help improve the quality 

of life for children with cystic fibrosis. 

For more information on how Mossing 

Spas & More can help you make the best of 

your backyard, call 419-873-6959 or visit 

www.mossingspas.com. 

Knot and Rope Supply, 1650 Wates Edge Drive, carries just about every kind of 

rope there is. 

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. 

This has been an exciting year for Children’s 

Discovery Center. Jessica DeViney, Sara Harris, 

Lois Rosenberry, and Mary Ann Rody of Children’s 

Discovery Center have released a book entitled 

“Inspiring Spaces for Young Children,” 

along with an observational rating scale entitled 

“ROSIE.” 

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. 

Knot & Rope Supply 

1650 Waters Edge Drive • 419-873-8300 

www.knotandrope.com 

Knot & Rope Supply is pleased to announce that 

it has moved to a larger facility to better serve its 

local customers. Their new shop is located at 1650 

Waters Edge Drive, which is located off of Williams 

Road right here in Perrysburg. 

Now in its eighth year of business, Knot & Rope 

Supply has made a name for itself both here at home 

and all over the United States with its onsite stock 

of a wide variety of rope and rope consultation services. 

The company sells ropes made of nylon, polyester, 

polypropylene, and other high-tech and 

high-strength fibers like Kevlar and technora. In addition, 

they have a huge selection of natural and organic 

ropes like cotton, manila and sisal rope. The 

selection of rope diameter runs from 1/8-inch to 

ropes as big around as a soda pop can. 

In addition the company has a splicing service 

that, quite simply, can put a professional and neat 

loop on the end of virtually any rope. This popular 

service provides the strongest and safest method of 

attaching a rope to an object. 

The customer base of this company is as diverse 

as its rope selections. Chances are most people have 

seen their products or work in major motion pictures, 

print or film advertisements or at any major 

While compiling information for the book, 

they explored the reasons environments are important 

and how to make them aesthetically pleasing. 

Through this observational process, they 

identified seven principles of design that impact 

the beauty of the classroom. Using these principles, 

CDC’s creative director, Sara Harris, began 

revisiting and updating various locations. 

Children’s Discovery Center on Avenue Road 

has been part of the Perrysburg community since 

1993, and is one of the centers that has been renovated 

to incorporate the seven principles of design. 

As you walk through this updated space, you 

will see authentic pieces of furniture, intentional 

use of color, lighting and materials, as well as reflections 

of nature. Here children can truly experience 

the beauty of learning through their many 

senses. Come and see how beautiful spaces become 

learning places. 

shopping mall in the nation. In addition to working 

with top tier creative departments, they also cater to 

individual customers looking for a rope to decorate 

a deck or other home project, as well as those looking 

for ropes to climb or use for exercise. Knot & 

Rope Supply also is very active in the arborist and 

tree climber community. Their leadership and ability 

to stock, ship and splice every single type of arborist 

rope has made them a true one-stop shop for 

any professional or recreational tree climber in the 

nation. 

“Since we got started in the business it has been 

exciting every day to work with such a wide variety 

of people who use rope. Even the guys who stop in 

the shop looking for a landscape rope or something 

for craft and knot work are fun to meet and talk to,” 

says John Hartenburg, owner. “We all might be rope 

guys over here, but we still can help people out who 

don’t know the first thing about rope find the right 

thing for whatever job they have.” 

The company is owned by Perrysburg resident 

John Hartenburg, who is not only a professional 

splicier but a top-ranked amateur tree climber who 

uses ropes all the time for tree climbing competitions.

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Dynalite Corporation 

26040 Glenwood Road • 419-873-1706 

Dynalite Corporation is an employeeowned 

wholesale, retail, and individual distributor 

of batteries. 

The shop, located in the Haas Business 

Center at the corner of Glenwood Road and 

Fremont Pike, carries batteries for almost 

every need: cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawnmowers, 

wheelchairs, floor scrubbers, security 

alarm systems, boats, RVs, golf carts, 

watches, cell phones, cameras, hearing aids, 

and more. 

If you need something they do not have 

in stock, Dynalite can order it for you. The 

shop also carries flashlights and flashlight 

batteries, plus many accessories such as 

cable and cable ends. 

As consumers become more environmentally 

conscious, Dynalite makes it easy for 

them to dispose of batteries in a safe, “green” 

way. The shop recycles smaller batteries free 

of charge, and buys scrap batteries. They can 

also rebuild drill packs and other small 

packs. 

Dynalite Corporation was founded in 

1969 and has been at its current location, 

convenient for residents of Perrysburg and 

the surrounding area, for six years. 

The company includes Dennis Emch, 

president; Jackie Limmer, secretary and 

treasurer; Curt Billingsley, vice president; 

and Steve Winter, Tim Sybert, Gary Brown 

and Kenny Reardon. 

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 and 

Mark Billingsley operate the Columbus location. 

For all of your battery needs, call or visit 

Dynalite Corporation. 

The staff at FrontPath Health Coalition includes, from left: Jodi Walker, 

Timmi Jo Cooper, Mark Schroeder, Sue Szymanski, Dana Cattell, Carol Barnard, 

DeAnna Zywocki, Jeana Plummer. Not pictured: Tracy Thomson. 

Brown & Brown of Ohio, Inc. 

360 Three Meadows Drive• 419-874-1974 

Changing to meet new industry challenges, 

and to be an innovative leader in 

their field, Brown & Brown of Ohio is on 

track for one of their best years ever. This 

company has been a part of the northwest 

Ohio landscape since 1986 and is proud of 

their history of providing top notch 

knowledge and representation to clients. 

Services offered at Brown & Brown of 

Ohio include personal lines, property and 

casualty, employee benefits, and owner 

operator insurance, with dedicated specialists 

in each department. 

This year, the office is going through 

several changes that are helping to build 

stronger resources for their clients. First, 

a new website has been launched. At 

www.bbtoledo.com, visitors can request a 

home, auto, boat or owner operator insurance 

quote. Employee benefits clients can 

log in to their personal online portal or the 

benefits department “media room.” Additionally, 

the Web site spotlights financial 

and retirement services available through 

Brown & Brown at the regional level. 

Next, Don Ammiller, long time property 

and casualty account executive, is retiring. 

He will be helping to transition his 

clients to new account executives, all of 

whom are experienced insurance professionals. 

Don will be missed, but the staff 

is excited for him to begin this new phase 

of his life. 

Finally, in October 2011, Great Lakes 

Risk Management, the employee benefits 

division, will finalize their transition into 

the company. GLRM was co-founded in 

1986 in Toledo by Benjamin Goff, and 

was acquired by Brown & Brown in 2008. 

After October 1, the GLRM name will no 

longer be used, but their team of specialists 

will continue to bring the same great 

knowledge and representation to clients. 

Give Brown & Brown a call at 419- 

874-1974 to see what they can offer you 

or your business. 

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 healthcare needs of members 

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 & 

CEO, FrontPath is member-owned and exists to 

serve its members’ interests only. The members are 

in full control of the benefits offered in the workplace. 

FrontPath offers health care plans with superior 

access and choice, best pricing possible, 

comprehensive coverage and flexible benefits. 

The coalition’s purpose is to support members 

as a not-for-profit corporation; increase competition 

in the health care market to make sure the communities 

become more attractive and affordable places 

to do business; negotiate directly with health care 


Employee-owned Dynalite Corporation sells batteries for almost every need, 

buys scrap batteries, and also provides battery recycling. 

FrontPath Health Coalition 

12875 Eckel Junction Road, Suite B • 419-891-5206 

www.frontpathcoalition.com 

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, Jeana 

Plummer, Tracy Thomson, DeAnna Zywocki, 

Timmi Jo Cooper 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. 

The staff at Brown & Brown of Ohio, Inc., includes, front row, from left: Don Ammiller, 

Jerry Zaccardelli, Gene LoVasco. Second row, from left: Julie Burke, Samantha Keen, 

Pam St. John, Amy Dunn, Angie Morgart, Angela Bush, Ed Dulgar, Ben Goff. Back row, 

from left: Jim Libs, Brian Pilarski, Zach McClish, Audrey Schnabel, Heather Glick, Amy 

Duden, Deanna Capucini and Sharon Black.


“Your Hometown Newspapers” 

Perrysburg Messenger Journal 

Rossford Record Journal 

Holland-Springfield Journal 

Point and Shoreland Journal 

The Perrysburg Messenger Journal began 

publication on March 10, 1853, disseminating 

news and information in Perrysburgh, a river 

town surrounded by the Great Black Swamp. 

With a population of about 1,800, Perrysburgh 

was the county seat. 

The Perrysburg Messenger (1935) and the 

Perrysburg Journal merged in 1965. Robert and 

Dorothy Welch 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- 

Celebrating its seventh 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 

paper.” 

The Messenger Journal staff has long relied 

upon members of the community to supply stories 

and news. We look to the residents to help 

the newspaper reflect the every day events 

which make the Perrysburg area a rewarding 

place to live and raise a family. 

The Journal is represented by staff members 

in the Perrysburg Rotary Club, Exchange Club, 

Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce and 

Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. 

The paper is a proud sponsor of the Perrysburg 

Relay for Life, Harrison Rally Day, Classic 

Car Show, Chamber of Commerce golf outing, 

Wood County Humane Society Wine and 

Cheese Benefit and Mutt Strut, Humane Ohio, 

Planned Pethood Paw Hoorah, Epic Rock Fashion 

Show and Perrysburg Area Arts Council 

117 E. Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 

419-874-4491 

Perrysburg Messenger Journal 


www.perrysburg.com 

The Rossford Record Journal can trace its 

roots back to 1940. Over the years, the staff has 

grown from a two-man operation with an apprentice, 

or “printer’s devil,” to 20 employees 

plus four part-timers. 

“Your Hometown Newspaper” is the slogan 

of the Rossford Record Journal, and the main 

focus is the news, which affects our community. 

In 1969, Robert and Dorothy Welch acquired 

the Rossford Record Journal and the 

Perrysburg Messenger Journal. 

Mr. Welch served as editor of the Rossford 

Record and came out with his first publication 

on January 8, 1970. 

The newspaper was located at 229 West 

Sixth Street, Perrysburg, for many years, until 

the owners moved it to the former historic Perrysburg 

Post Office, 117 East Second Street, on 

events. 

Also, the Messenger Journal has participated 

in fund-raising events for the American Red 

Cross, Perrysburg Christians United, Perrysburg 

School District along with numerous local fundraisers. 

In partnership with the Town Center at Levis 

Commons, the Messenger has sponsored an ice 

sculpture demonstration, Easter coloring contest, 

a Halloween evening, Santa’s Christmas House 

and Splash Bash. 

The newspaper also is on-line. With the creation 

of www.perrysburg.com people from all 

areas can access an on-line version of the newspaper, 

write a letter to the editor, submit an article 

and photos, or submit a classified 

advertisement. 

Our commercial printing customers enjoy the 

Rossford Record Journal 

215 Osborn Street, Rossford • 419-874-4491 

www.rossford.com 

January 1, 1993. 

The printing press plant was located at 215 

Osborn Street, Rossford in January 1980. 

The newspaper was renamed the Rossford 

Record Journal in 1978 to reflect its sister Journal 

publications, the Perrysburg Messenger 

Journal and Point and Shoreland Journal. 

Welch Publishing Co. also prints the Holland 

Springfield Journal and the American Legion 

Press, among numerous other area 

publications. 

In 2005, Welch Publishing upgraded its 

printing presses to a four-color, quad-stack web 

press and a two-color Heidelberg sheetfed 

press. 

The new presses improve color capability 

and registration, enhancing the overall appearance 

of the Record Journal and other publica- 

Holland-Springfield Journal 

117 East Second Street, Perrysburg • 419-874-4491 

www.hollandsfj.us 

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 • 419-729-2855 

www.pointandshoreland.com 

Since 1978 the Point and Shoreland Journal 

has been serving the Point Place area by providing 

weekly news about schools and local 

businesses and organizations. 

“The Journal” continues to expand coverage 

and circulation to the readers of the area. 

The newspaper reaches more than 9,200 homes 

in the 43611 and 43612 zip codes. Advertisers 

who wish to take advantage of this increased 

circulation are encouraged to contact our office 

to speak to a sales representative who can help 

your business grow. 

The Point and Shoreland Journal offers you 

the opportunity to reach new markets through 

its sister publications the Perrysburg Messen- 

ger 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 

benefit of discounted 

postage rates using 

CASS. This certified 

mailing system saves 

both time and money 

for your business. We 

also provide a wide variety 

of other commercial printing 

services, including in-house graphic design and 

Web site design and development. 

The Perrysburg Messenger Journal is the 

oldest newspaper in Wood County, and the 

oldest business still operating in Perrysburg. 

The newspaper office is located in the historic 

Perrysburg Post Office building at 117 East 

Second Street. For more information, call 419- 

874-4491 or visit the Web site www.perrys 

burg.com 

tions. 

An on-line version of the newspaper can be 

viewed on the Internet at www.rossford.com. 

Readers also are welcome to use the Web 

site to send a letter to the editor or submit a 

classified advertisement. The deadline for classified 

ads is noon on Monday. 

The Record Journal offers readers a convenient 

drop box at Rite Aid, 801 Dixie Highway. 

Anyone with a press release or news items 

is invited to turn them in at the customer service 

counter of the store. Submissions are due by 

10 a.m. Tuesday to meet the deadline for each 

week’s edition. 

Readers also are welcome to submit ideas 

for stories in the Rossford community by calling 

the Record at 419-874-4491 or sending an 

e-mail to editor@rossford.com. 

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 419-729-2855, or visit 

us online at pointandshoreland.com.

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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 and magazines as well as commercial, 

everyday business projects including business 

cards, letterheads, envelopes, brochures, 

books, four color projects and advertisements. 

The company utilizes both digital and offset 

printing processes to give customers the best 

available pricing and service. Small quantity, 

high quality projects are especially suited to the 

digital printing department. Larger quantities are 

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, 

Rossford Record Journal, Point and Shoreland 

Journal and Holland-Springfield Journal are community 

newspapers which provide readers with 

focused local news not provided by other media. 

Historically, the Perrysburg Messenger-Journal 

can trace its beginning to 1853 when the first edition 

of the Perrysburg Journal was produced. 

Each newspaper depends on its readers to be 

the main source of news, which allows the pub- 


Full Service Printers 

117 E. Second Street 

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www.welchpublishing.com 

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lication to truly become a reflection of the community. 

In addition to its own papers, Welch Publishing 

also prints for newspapers which do not have 

their own printing plant. Quality four-color printing 

is available for these customers on the web 

press located at the Welch Publishing printing 

plant. Other web printing projects are performed 

on this same press line. 

Many of the printing customers utilize the 

mailing services which include the latest software 

programs which provide discounted mailing 

costs. Welch Publishing Co. can design, produce 

The local source for all your 

professional printing needs! 

and mail your project. Custom mailing features 

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Other services provided include in-house 

graphic design and Web site development. All 

services are provided at the lowest possible 

prices. Welch Publishing endeavors to provide 

the best quality at the lowest possible cost to the 

customer. 

Office and pre-print production location is in 

the heart of downtown Perrysburg at 117 East 

Second Street, the historic former post office. A 

separate printing facility is located in Rossford. 

Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards 

Carbonless Forms • Brochures • Raffle Tickets 

Newspapers 

Stamps • Notary Stamps • Bar Coding 

Raised or Flat Printing • Embossing 

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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 

Owner Al Green, left, and broker Mark Remeis, right, are pictured above in front of A.A. 

Green Realty’s location off North Dixie Highway. 

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, McGiverns jewelry retailers specialize 

in loose GIA certified diamonds and engagement 

rings. In addition, the business carries a 

complete line of diamond and gemstone jewelry in 

14K gold, 18K platinum and palladium. 

In 1998, McGivern Jewelers was one of the first 

companies to sell diamonds and jewelry on the Internet. 

“We ship diamonds and rings on a regular basis to 

A.A. Green Realty, with locations in Perrysburg 

and Bowling Green, is a full-service 

real estate company serving clients throughout 

northwest Ohio in residential and commercial 

transactions. 

The company is independently owned by 

Al Green. Mr. Green opened a Century 21 office 

in 1976 and then joined Cavalear in 1996 

for five years. 

In 2001, the office became independent 

changing its name to A.A. Green Realty, Inc., 

and in the summer of 2005 a second location 

was opened in their current Perrysburg location. 

A.A. Green Realty has sold more real estate 

in Wood County than any other office 

every year since 2006, which is an example 

of why they are one of the fastest growing 

companies in the area. 

Between the two offices, there are more 

than 30 realtors to serve clients. 

Mark Remeis, broker, noted that A.A. 

Green Realty is dedicated to providing 

clients with unmatched service that is professional, 

innovative and responsive in helping 

them market or locate their property. 

“Our goal is to create long-term relationships 

that last well beyond the end of the 

every state and to every continent in the world except 

Antarctica,” Mr. McGivern stated. “We have 

sold to celebrities as well as famous politicians.” 

The full-service jewelry store has one of the 

largest selections of GIA certified diamonds, a large 

selection of rings and all other jewelry, and provides 

complete jewelry repair service and custom jewelry. 

“Our business is unique in that we have such a large 

selection of lose diamonds and rings and we offer 

great personal service,” Mr. McGivern said. “All our 

work is done on-site by our full-time goldsmith who 

has more than 20 years of experience. And our jewelry 

repair turnaround time is very quick.” 

Asupporter of the community, the store donates to 

multiple local charities. McGivern Jewelers is a 

member of the Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 

the Toledo Better Business Bureau, Jewelers 

ofAmerica, Ohio JewelersAssociation and the Manufacturing 

Jewelers and Suppliers of America. 

A.A. Green Realty, Inc. 

26580 North Dixie Highway • 419-931-7355 

www.aagreen.com 

transaction,” he said. “Our team-approach 

philosophy ensures that the clients’ needs are 

important to each and every member of the 

A.A. Green family.” 

Unparalleled industry expertise, aggressive 

marketing, community involvement and 

an unwavering commitment to service are the 

cornerstones of the company’s success. 

A.A. Green Realty has received numerous 

President’s Sales Club awards, Realtor of the 

Year awards, and Hall of Fame awards from 

the Wood County Board of Realtors. 

The company sponsors and donates to 

more than 50 organizations, charities and 

events including those of the Perrysburg 

Schools, Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 

Wood County Relay for Life, American 

Heart Association, Big Brothers/Big 

Sisters, United Way, Toledo Museum of Art 

and Boy Scouts of America. 

Future plans for the company are to grow 

the office and increase business in Perrysburg 

and the surrounding areas for both residential 

and commercial divisions. 

For more information, call 419-931-7355 

or send an inquiry to info@aagreen.com. 

Visit the company Web site at www.aa 

green.com.

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The staff at Weaver Animal Hospital, from left: Dr. Knepper, Sue 

Leech, Nancy Rogers, Stacey Thom and Evelyn Truna. 

Heban, Sommer and Murphree, LLC 

200 Dixie Highway, Rossford • 419-662-3100 

After forming a new law practice in early 2010, the 

Rossford law firm of Heban, Sommer & Murphree, 

LLC now is in its second 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 he 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. 

“We have a practice with a small-town atmosphere 

doing work all over the country,” he explained. 

Dan Kunos, ChFC ® 

Chartered Financial Consultant 

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. 

Dr. Knepper’s office has a comprehensive vaccination 

program, offering protection against diseases pets can get 

and transfer to owners. Animals are made parasite-free before 

receiving quality vaccinations. 

At Weaver Animal Hospital, pets also receive thorough 

examinations to check for hidden diseases or problems. If 

an animal is seven years of age or older, it needs to be monitored 

for abnormalities by internal medical testing. The 

hospital has installed a complete computer lab that provides 

immediate test results for serious internal medical problems. 

Pet owners also are advised on diet and care of older 

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 mens basketball team 

and currently serves as an assistant varsity basketball 

coach at Rossford High School. He also was recently 

appointed to 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. 


Weaver Animal Hospital 

399 West Boundary Street • 419-874-3148 

Perrysburg resident Dan Kunos recently announced 

the integration of College Planning Relief (CPR) into 

his practice with Financial Design Group (FDG). 

“The cost of college education has sky-rocketed, 

and as a result, most parents with college-bound students 

feel completely overwhelmed,” said Mr. Kunos, 

a financial advisor who is certified in college planning 

relief. “CPR was developed to provide a comprehensive 

approach for offering parents the ability to make 

informed decisions in college funding strategies without 

threatening their retirement goals.” 

Mr. Kunos understands the college funding resources 

available to a family prior to college selection. 

“Many families don’t know where to begin with 

college planning and often wind-up unnecessarily impacting 

their other financial goals, such as saving for 

their own retirement,” stated the CPR specialist. “My 

job is to help my clients through the process one step 

at a time and to make the experience more simplified. 

The end goal is to fund college in the most efficient 

manner possible while minimizing the impact on retirement.” 

Mr. Kunos offers free presentations to schools, 

churches and businesses on educating parents of college-bound 

high school students. Parents interested in 

college funding strategies, while preserving retirement 

goals can contact Mr. Kunos at 419-843-4737 extension 

104 or visit the Web site at www.collegeplan 

animals. Frequently, Dr. Knepper will change an animal’s 

diet to compensate for any problems found. 

Summer is the time when most pets require extra 

bathing. Evelyn Truna, a professional groomer, has her own 

business in Weaver Animal Hospital. Call her business at 

419-874-3140 for your pet’s bathing and grooming needs. 

As the allergy season approaches, signs of skin irritation 

or excessive scratching indicate a pet’s need to be seen 

immediately. Dr. Knepper’s flea control program controls 

invasive insects on the animal as well as in the environment. 

Allergies to pollen, grass, or weeds can be controlled 

through medication. 

The staff at Weaver Animal Hospital makes every effort 

to treat pets on an outpatient basis. However, extended 

hospital care is offered when the need arises. “We work 

many hours because we want to be available seven days a 

week so your pet can be treated the day it becomes ill,” said 

Dr. Knepper. 

Reasonable boarding also is offered to clients. The staff 

enjoys caring for pets and spoiling them with kindness. 

For client convenience, Dr. Knepper’s office offers 

morning and evening hours on weekdays, along with Saturday 

morning and Sunday evening appointments. 

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. 

Financial Design Group 

Dan Kunos, ChFC ® 

College Funding and Retirement Planning Specialist 

3230 Central Park West, Suite 100, Toledo 

419-843-4737 ext.104 

www.fdgonline.com • dan.kunos@fdgonline.com 

ningrelief.com . 

The financial advisor has been a member of the 

Million Dollar Round Table for seven consecutive 

years and recently earned his ChFC ® designation, 

which is considered financial planning’s highest standard. 

He specializes in college funding strategies and 

retirement planning for pre-retirees. 

He is a Board Member of the Perrysburg Area 

Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Rotary 

Club of Perrysburg. He currently is serving as vice 

chair of the Lutheran Homes Society, Inc. Board of Directors. 

Founded in 1995 by President Jim Strasser, FDG 

is an independently owned and managed firm. FDG’s 

corporate headquarters is located in Toledo with three 

additional offices in Ohio, two in Indiana, and one office 

in Kentucky. Associates from the firm are currently 

licensed in 26 states. 

FDG offers investment management products 

through Securian Financial Services, Inc. (member 

FINRA/SIPC) including stocks, bonds, mutual funds 

and individual privately managed accounts. FDG also 

offers a full line of life insurance and annuity products, 

along with health, disability and long-term care insurance. 

In addition, the firm represents a full-service trust 

department, has access to a national alliance of more 

than 50 insurance companies, and all of the Securian 

Financial Group’s products and services.


Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek 

2001 Perrysburg Holland Road, Holland • 419-861-2233 • www.lutheranhomessociety.org/lhswolfcreek 

Patricia Powell receives physical therapy from Angela Kurnik. 

Since the construction of its first Home for 

the Aged, Das Altenheim, in 1906, Lutheran 

Homes Society (LHS) has provided care for the 

elderly. Providing for the needs of the elderly 

has expanded over the years to include four senior 

care communities in Holland, Napoleon, 

Sandusky, and Toledo, Ohio. While LHS was 

founded in 1860 as a home for orphans, today it 

serves more than 2,500 youth and elderly in a 

25-county service area in northwest Ohio and 

southeast Michigan. 

Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek (LVWC), a 

ministry of Lutheran Homes Society, is a nonprofit 

organization that offers a health care continuum 

that has served thousands of seniors 

since its construction in 1997. Built on a tradition 

of faith and trust, LVWC retirement community 

consists of 80 independent living units, 

79 assisted living apartments, 135 skilled and 

long-term care beds, rehabilitation services, and 

short-term respite care. All these facilities are 

located on 46 acres of wooded land nestled in 

Holland, Ohio. 

LVWC’s Creekside independent living offers 

one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences 

consisting of a full kitchen including major appliances; 

living room; dining room; a private 

balcony or patio; security system; water hookups 

for washers and dryers; a heated and lit underground 

parking garage; an optional evening 

meal plan; game room; exercise room; workshop; 

beauty shop; computer room; libraries; a 

walking trail around the campus and through the 

woods; and a multitude of social, educational, 

and recreational activities and events to promote 

fellowship and friendship. 

LVWC’s assisted living consists of 79 private 

one- and two-bedroom apartments featuring 

separate bedroom, bath, living, kitchenette, 

and dining room. Three hot, nutritious meals, 

weekly housekeeping and laundry service, 

showers, cable, and telephone are some of the 

standard services included in the monthly rent; 

along with personal assistance provided by our 

dedicated and professional staff. Residents in 

assisted living enjoy the lifestyle benefits of independent 

living with a special emphasis on the 

changing needs of each individual. 

LVWC’s 135-bed care center offers shortterm 

rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. 

All rooms are private and are Medicare/Medicaid 

approved. A newly remodeled lodge appearance 

and individual “neighborhoods” 

replace the old “institutional” environment and 

The House of Tradition is located in historic downtown Perrysburg. 

The campus features independent as well as assisted living complexes. 

establish a home-like setting comfortable for 

residents, families, and staff. LVWC also offers 

a person-centered care approach to fulfill the 

mission of honoring each individual’s independence, 

dignity, rights and self respect. 

LVWC features a complete continuum of 

services, including physical, speech, and occupational 

therapists serving all residents living at 

the campus. Therapy is provided a minimum of 

five times a week, depending on each patient’s 

needs. Patients can be seen by one or all three 

of the disciplines–potentially receiving up to 1- 

3 hours of therapy a day. Physical therapy is 

provided for, but not limited to, patients suffering 

from arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, 

Alzheimer’s disease, hip and joint replacements, 

balance disorders, incontinence, and more. A 

specialized program to help restore mobility, reduce 

pain, and increase fitness levels has been 

developed by carefully trained therapists, followed 

by a treatment plan based on evaluation 

finds with goals and expected outcomes. 

Occupational therapists understand the functional 

impact of age-related changes from both 

normal aging and chronic disease perspectives. 

They identify the causes of difficulties limiting 

participation in activities of daily living, instru- 

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. 

mental activities of daily living, and leisure engagement. 

They also address wheelchair positioning 

and power wheelchair mobility, 

environmental modification, dementia management, 

low-vision programs, and orthotic and fall 

prevention programs. They work with clients to 

restore function, compensate for lost skills, 

adapt to the environment or activity to facilitate 

independence, and promote health. 

Speech therapists are able to serve the geriatric 

population by addressing communication 

and swallowing difficulties that present themselves 

during normal aging and sudden onset illnesses. 

An individual may benefit from speech 

therapy if they present with any of the following: 

swallowing and feeding difficulties, fluency 

(stuttering) disorders, voice disorders, 

articulation disorders, language disorders, oral 

motor deficits and cognitive delays (including 

organization, memory, and word retrieval). 

The beauty of living at LVWC is that we 

have all levels of care on one campus, and 

LVWC residents have priority when the time is 

necessary for them to move to another level of 

care – either in assisted living or nursing care. 

For more information, please call 419-861- 

5619. 

House of Tradition 


The House of Tradition is currently the Toledo 

area’s largest Christopher Radko dealer. We 

also carry ornaments from Lauscha, Germany, 

the birthplace of hand-blown glass ornaments. 

Old World Santas, German nutcrackers, 

Snowbabies, Annalee and Fontanini Nativities 

are all available. Also available are Russian 

Nesting dolls and Bavarian Heritage 

Santas, Lynn Haney’s beautiful Americanmade 

Santas, Byers Choice Carolers and 

Snow Globes from San Fransico Music Box 

Co. 

When you’re looking for that special collectible, 

the store also carries Seraphim Angels, 

Harbour Lights, Precious Moments, 

Hummels and Trail of the Painted Ponies. An 

extensive collection of beautiful jewelry from 

Treska, Erda Handbags, Fenton Glassware 

and fine lace from Plauten Germany are just a 

few other lines the store carries. 

The building that the House of Tradition 

occupies was constructed in 1875 and is listed 

in the National Register of Historic Places. It 

was once the office of Dr. Henry Roether, 

grandfather of Ann Elder. 

The House of Tradition is open Tuesday 

through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 

Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended 

hours during the holidays.

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Cornerstone Community Financial 

28310 Oregon Road, Suite C • 800-777-6728 

The staff at Cornerstone Community 

Financial takes great pleasure in 

making their members’ hopes a reality. 

From first cars to first homes, CCF 

makes dreams come true. 2011 marks 

a 60-year milestone for Cornerstone 

Community Financial and they invite 

you to celebrate their continued success. 

They understand that when your finances 

are in order, your life is simplified. 

The staff at the credit union 

takes this responsibility very seriously. 

They work tirelessly to provide their 

members with the best products, the 

best service and most competitive 

rates. 

Above: Dermatology 

Associates is located at 

12780 Roachton Road in 

the Roachton Road 

Professional Center. 

Right: Ada Aesthetics, 

the aesthetic division of 

Dermatology Associates. 

colorfulliving@bex.net 

The staff lives in the communities 

they serve. They believe in their cities. 

They believe in investing in their 

neighbors. Their members are not just 

account numbers, but actual people 

and families deserving of the best possible 

service from their credit union. 

Cornerstone Community Financial 

has achieved so many great things in 

their first 60 years, but are not done 

yet. Help them make history together…60 

years strong. Take your 

checking account to them and they 

willl give you $150. Stop by the Perrysburg 

branch at 28310 Oregon Road, 

Suite C or give them a call at 800-777- 

6728 for details. 

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 20 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 then 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 board certified 

family practice physician who focuses exclusively 

in dermatology joined the practice 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 


Colorful Living 

26693 Eckel Road, Suite 6B • 419-873-7666 

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 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. 

Dermatology Associates and Ada Aesthetics 

12780 Roachton Road • Roachton Road Professional Center 

Dermatology Associates 419-872-0777 • Ada Aesthetics 419-873-6961 

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, Dr. Zavell and Dr. Thaler are 

highly experienced doctors, 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. Dr. Lorton 

and Dr. Zavel 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.


“Making it Best” is the mission of Marco’s 

Pizza. And, making it the best has earned the 

Perrysburg location the honor of being number 

two sales pie maker in the country. Located at 

West South Boundary and State Route 25, the 

store sells more than 1,500 pizza pies each 

week. 

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 

late George Williams and wife Renee purchased 

the Marco’s franchise in 1991 and opened on 

Louisiana Avenue and Third Street. In 2000, the 

couple relocated the store to its current location. 

“We have always been in the pizza business,” 

said owner Mrs. Williams. “We take 

pride in our product, our service and our image. 

We are a family-oriented business and our customers 

are our family.” 

Marco’s offers customers 10 different specialty 

pizzas including deluxe, all meat, chicken 

club, Hawaiian chicken, white cheezy, garden, 

pepperoni melt, BBQ chicken, steak and 

cheese, and southwestern chicken. Or customers 

can create a pizza choosing a selection 

of toppings from pepperoni, Italian sausage, 

ham, bacon, ground beef, grilled chicken, 

mushrooms, green peppers, fresh onions, green 

and black olives, banana peppers, Roma tomatoes, 

pineapple, anchovies, feta cheese and 

jalapenos. 

The most popular pizza sold is a pepperoni 

and mushroom, said Mrs. Williams. 

Also on the menu are fresh baked subs– 

steak and cheese, ham and cheese, chicken club, 

veggie and pizza melt–chicken wings, cheezybread, 

cinnamon squares, chicken bacon ranch 

salad and Marco’s Italian salad. 

Marco’s Pizza has been an active member of 

the community since first opening its doors. 

The restaurant has assisted the city, schools, 

scouts, churches and many community organizations 

in various events and fund-raisers. 

“The community has given so much to us, 

that we always want to give back to the community. 

We certainly want to help the community 

organizations as much as possible. If you 

have a fund-raising idea, let us know and we 

will see how we can work it into our business,” 

added Mrs. Williams. 

The pizza shop also hosts tours for scout 

troops and other children between the ages of 6 

and 8, giving them a chance to learn how to 

make pizza. 

The restaurant employees 28 full and parttime 

staff with a combined 100 years of pizza 

experience. Managing the Perrysburg location 

is Nicole Anderson who has been with Marco’s 

for 13 years. 

The store is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Pictured from left are: Steve Sweet, Nicole Anderson and Katrina Okonski. 

Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to mid- Customers also have the choice of on-line 

night on Friday and Saturday. Marco’s is the pizza ordering at www.marcos.com. Also visit 

only pizza restaurant in the area that offers a us on Facebook. “We look forward continuing 

drive-thru pick-up window open from 11 a.m. to serve the growing community of Perrys- 

to 8 p.m. 

burg,” said Mrs. Williams.

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