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Page 2 — July 3, 2012 — HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNALDr. Mike Bower begins Owens presidencyDr. Mike Bower officiallybegan his appointment asthe sixth president and chiefexecutive officer in the 47-year history of Owens CommunityCollege on July 1.The Owens Board ofTrustees unanimouslyapproved Dr. Bower’s selectionduring the March meeting.“As I researched OwensCommunity College viaWeb site during the presidentialsearch, I wasimpressed with the collegevision statement with referenceto excellence, innovationand collaboration,” saidPresident Bower. “Myvision for Owens CommunityCollege is to be recognizedfor our expertise inutilizing emerging technologiesthrough innovativeideas from both our internaland external stakeholders,as we continuously improveour quality programs withthe ever-changing nature toadvance higher education inthis region through excellence,innovation and collaboration.Owens CommunityCollege will continueto strengthen the capacity tobe responsive to studentneeds by working closelytogether to share resources.“I look forward to servingOwens Community Collegeand collaborating withour educational, industryand community partners toraise and leverage resourcesfor education and workforcetraining. Together, ourshared sense of purpose isto improve lives and toenrich our communities,which we do through thesuccess of our graduatesand students.”Dr. Bower begins hispresidency with more than17 years of experience inDr. Mike Bowerhigher education as a facultymember and administratorin North Dakota, Michigan,Wisconsin, Nebraskaand Indiana. He also spentmore than 19 years workingin various leadership positionsof business and industrywith Ford Motor Co. andThomson Consumer Electrics(formerly RCA) inIndiana and Ohio. SinceJuly 2008, Dr. Bowerserved as the president ofLake Region State Collegein Devils Lake, NorthDakota.His board-level professionaland communityinvolvement includes servingas a commissioner forthe American Association ofCommunity Colleges’ Commissionon Economic andWorkforce Development, astate member for theNational Council for WorkforceEducation, a memberfor the American Associationof Community Colleges’Voluntary Frameworkof Accountability for Workforceand Economic Developmentand an executiveIndependence Day closingsIn observance of Independence Day, the followingbusinesses and offices will be closed on Wednesday, July4.•Lucas County Auditor’s office, One GovernmentCenter, Toledo•Holland Springfield Journal offices•Owens Community College•Holland Post Office, 6923 Angola Road•Springfield Township offices•Village of Holland, 1245 Clarion Avenue•Toledo-Lucas County Libraries•Fifth Third Bank, 6600 Airport Highway•PNC, 7015 West Spring Meadows Drive•Jeep Country Credit Union, 7030 West Spring MeadowsDrive•Huntington Bank, 1311 South McCord Roadwww.CitizenAdvisory.comRetirementPlanningis My Specialty…Are you working witha specialist?Phone (419) 872-0204Toll Free (877) 7) 883-1224For acomplimentaryRetirement Navigation Consultationcontact us today!Investment Advisory services are offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, aSEC Registered Investment Advisor. Alphastar Capital Management, LLC and CitizenAdvisoryGroup, Ltd. are independent entities.board member for the Councilof North Central Two-Year Colleges. He alsoserves as a Higher LearningCommission Peer ReviewCorps Consultant-Evaluatorand is a member of the OhioAssociation of CommunityColleges.In addition, he has beenawarded with a Paul HarrisFellowship from RotaryInternational, advancing theRotary’s goals of worldunderstanding, goodwill andpeace through the improvementof health, the supportof education and the alleviationof poverty.President Bower earneda doctorate in educationadministration, curriculumand instruction from theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln.The Maumee residentholds a master of businessadministration from IndianaWesleyan University, abachelor’s degree in industrialsupervision from IndianaState University and anassociate’s degree in automotivetechnology fromVincennes University.Last year, the Board ofTrustees announced that anational search for the newpresident and chief executiveofficer of Owens CommunityCollege was underwayto succeed Dr. LarryMcDougle, who retired September30. John Satkowski,vice president of financeand administration/ chieffinancial officer, has servedas the college’s interimpresident since the beginningof October. The presidentialsearch process wasled by Owens Board ofTrustees Chair Dee Talmage,who served as chairof the Presidential SearchCommittee.I-475 at Maumeebridge to reopenover the holidayThe Ohio Department ofTransportation (ODOT) DistrictTwo has announced thatI-475 at the Maumee Riverwill reopen in both directionson Monday, July 2 throughIndependence Day, July 4.All lanes in both directionsof the work zone and ramps toand from U.S. Route 24 tosouthbound I-475 will beopen.Beginning Thursday, July5, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., andpossible daytime, 9 a.m. until3 p.m., lane restrictions arepossible in both directions ofI-475, between State Route 65and Route 24 for paving,bridge painting and barrierwall installation.From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., July5 to Saturday, July 7, shorttermintermittent ramp closuresare possible on theramps to and from Route 24and to and from I-475 forpaving.Traffic will be maintainedby law enforcement. The projectcompletion date isNovember, weather permitting.It’sontheReal estate transfersfor May 1-31, 2012 fromthe Lucas County auditor’soffice:Sonya Davis to MatthewL. Hartwell, 600 WeatherstoneRoad, Holland,$195,000.Federal National MortgageAssociation to Gene A.and Pamela S. McMillin,2003 and 2007 SherbornDrive, Holland, $27,000.Charles W. and Marie C.Kaiser to Nathan A. Rajner,6903 Greentree Lane,Maumee, $161,000.Thomas J. Myers to BealBank, 6955 Dorr Street,Toledo, $34,000.Elisabeth J. Rife toNational Residential NomineeServices Inc., 217 PebbleBeach Drive, Holland,$130,000.Annie J. Leever, et al,Elizabeth A. and Wilson A.Smith, 554 Niagara Ave,Holland, $154,500.Richard J. and Kerry J.Allison to Timothy L. andTeri A. Vapenik, 344 ManakikiDrive, Holland,$200,000.Mark and Melani Wittenmeyerto Genoa BankingCo., 8970 Oak Valley Road,Holland, $700,000.Terry L. Irwin to DavidR. Webb, trustee, 7010 and7020 Washington Drive,Holland, $60,000 each.Federal National MortgageAssociation to KeithRedway, et al, 43 DerbyshireRoad, Toledo,$82,478.Michael A. Gee, et al, toDeutsche Bank Trust Co.Americas, trustee, 2040Kellerston Road, Maumee,$62,400.National ResidentialNominee Services Inc. toThomas C. and Paula K.Sampson, 217 Pebble BeachDrive, Holland, $130,000.Dawn L. and Joseph A.Leasure to US Bank,trustee, 8350 Airport Highway,Holland, $66,600.Judith A. Davenport,trustee, to Francis M. andKelly A. Gelske, 6946Wharton Road, Holland,$55,000.Karen Warren to Davidand Amy Langendonk, 8316Southampton Drive, Holland,$225,000.David and Amy Langendonkto Andrew Youngberg,7107 Wexford Hill, Holland,$175,000.RBS Citizens to Nolan J.and Erin M. Hensel, 6523Real Estate TransfersAntoinette Lane, Maumee,$130,000.George M. and JanetRoundell to Jose R. andNyzeth J. Perez, 6412 CharCourt, Maumee, $166,000.Andrew F. and Arlene S.Haiduck to George M. andJanet Roundell, 6738Embassy Court Unit A3,Maumee, $142,000.Micah R. Jacobs to JasinA. and Hope S. Espinoza,529 Springwood Lane, Holland,$163,350.Everbank to Fannie Mae,414 South Harefoote Street,Holland, $50,000.Jeffrey L. and Molly T.Rose to Melonie A. Simion,et al, 40 Fountain Drive,Holland, $166,000.Wells Fargo DelawareTrust Co., trustee, to John P.and Robin Glaza, 1611 HollowayRoad, Holland,$99,000.U.S. Bank Trust, trustee,to Louisville Title Agencyof Northwest Ohio, trustee,1204 Erie Street, Holland,$38,000.Jeffrey J. and Wendy L.Reimer, trustees, to JordanC. Bonczek, 6736 LincolnGreen Road, Holland,$108,000.Muhieddine and MelissaEl Joubeily to Rabia ElJoubeily, 7334 CrosscutRoad, Holland, $203,750.Thomas C. andKatharine E. Smith toRandy S. Kopke Sr., 2163Old Hickory Lane, Holland,$167,000.Timothy L. and JacquelineA. Tillman to Joseph M.Rohen, 7035 WashingtonDrive, Holland, $117,500.Linda J. Loesch toArrowleaf Properties, 7932Hidden Harbour Drive East,Holland, $165,000.William E. Carey Jr., etal, to William E. Carey Jr.and Lorie A. Carey, 1943and 1947 Huntley Drive,Holland, $20,000.Richard T. and AndrewF. Haiduck, trustees, toJason R. Rager, 6684Embassy Court Unit D14,Maumee, $132,000.Miguel Alvarez andLorena Garcia to Amy L.Hall, 9035 Royal OakDrive, Holland, $515,000.Deann Fleming to RobertT. Rowe Jr., 8513 DorrStreet, Toledo, $110,000.MBP LLC of Californiato George A. Decair Sr.,9439 and 9443 Geiser Road,Holland, $31,500.Linda J. Jensen, trustee,Dumpster Days offered in JulySpringfield Township willprovide a free dumpster servicefor residents on Fridayand Saturday, July 6 and 7.The dumpster is locatedbehind the township buildingat 7617 Angola Road, andwill be open from 8 a.m. tonoon.Drop-offs are limited toone pick-up truckload oftrash per weekend, withtownship resident I.D. Nothingabove the natural sides ofthe pick-up truck. (No plywoodsides.)This service is not forcommercial, industrial orbusiness use.No raw garbage, leaves,!" !! #$PUBLIC RECORDgrass, tree stumps, computers,roofing materials, tires,batteries, ammunition, chemicals,explosives, toxic materials,hazardous waste, tires,vehicle bodies or engines willbe accepted.No blacktop, rocks,bricks, concrete, stone orsand will be accepted.No refrigerators, air conditionersor any appliancescontaining freon will beaccepted.All loads will be inspected,and residency in SpringfieldTownship will be verified.Call the township officeat 419-865-0239, for moreinformation.to John S. and Mary E.Mallin, 438 South CentennialRoad, Holland,$245,000.Louisville Title Agencyfor Northwest Ohio Inc.,trustee, to Linda J. Jensen,trustee, 2045 Austin BluffsCourt, Toledo, $160,000.Frank Lechlak to CarrieM. and Michael J. Franks,118 Layer Road, Holland,$132,000.Thomas J. Grabowski toRanvir S. Rathore andTanuja Shekhawat, 805 LostLakes Drive, Holland,$385,000.Chad P. and Michelle S.Turner to Roger L. and DarleneR. Maltman, 7905 HiddenHarbour Drive East,Holland, $183,700.Directions Credit Unionto John H. Eldred III, 47Pine Valley Road, Holland,$25,000.Scott W. and KathleenA. Decavitch to Robert andAndrea Iman, 7659 BaldwinCourt, Holland, $217,500.Bobby and Betty J. Garrettto Richard C. and BrendaJ. Gammon, 2037Hunters Run, Holland,$219,000.Wai K. Chew to John A.Seibert, 9623 Old State LineRoad, Holland, $205,000.U.S. Bank, trustee, toTodd B. Spotts, 643 WhisperlakeRoad, Holland,$222,000.Pamela E. O’Neill toAndrew O. O’Donnell, et al,814 Weatherstone Road,Holland, $186,000.Kypros Diacou to ScottMoewe, 8181 West BancroftStreet, Toledo,$332,000.Gregory J. and DanielleR. McCann to Kathleen A.Stephenson, 604 HighlandCreek Court, Holland,$168,500.SylvaniaMunicipalCourt ReportThe following cases wereheard in Sylvania MunicipalCourt June 18 to 22,2012.Richard C. Szczecinski,Holland; no operator ’slicense; fines, $125; courtcosts, $93; five days jail,five suspended.Benjamin S. Tracey, Holland;disorderly conduct,fines, $200; court costs,$114; three days jail, threesuspended.Justin Z. Pool, Toledo;reckless operation second;fines, $250, $150 suspended;court costs, $118; threedays jail; six month licensesuspension.Staci L. Mitchell, Toledo;attempted petty theft; fines,$150; court costs, $138; 90days jail, 80 suspended.Jeremiah R. Johnson,Toledo; OVI; fines, $625,$200 suspended; court costs,$118; 17 days jail, 14 suspended;six month licensesuspension.Everett G. Cox Jr., Holland;OVI; fines, $625, $200suspended; court costs, $93;17 days jail, 14 suspended;six month license suspension.Nicholas L. Pinotti, Toledo;disorderly conduct;fines, $125; court costs,$64; 10 days jail, 10 suspended.Jamie D. Rhonehouse,Holland; OVI; fines, $750;court costs, $93; 40 daysjail, 30 suspended; one yearlicense suspension.DefinitionsOVI–operating a vehicleunder the influence.DUS–driving under suspensionHolland-SpringfieldPUBLISHED WEEKLYMailing Address: P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552Office: 117 East Second Street, PerrysburgPhone 419-874-4491E-mail: editor@hollandsfj.usWELCH PUBLISHING CO.John B. Welch, PublisherJane Welch-Maiolo, EditorMatt Welch, Advertising ManagerAll news items MUST INCLUDE NAMEAND TELEPHONE NUMBER shouldfurther information be neededNews Deadline: Thursday, at 10:00 a.m.Advertising Deadline: Thursday, at 10:00 a.m.Liability for errors and/or omissions in publication of any advertisement bythe HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNAL, whether due to negligence orotherwise, is limited to rerunning without charge that portion of the advertisementpublished incorrectly. 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Page 4 — July 3, 2012 — HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNALMetroparks take first step toward placing levy on fall ballotBy Jane MaioloAfter careful consideration,the board of park commissionersfor theMetroparks of the ToledoArea approved a resolution ofnecessity to place a 0.9-milllevy on the November 6 ballot.“With the loss of generalpark revenue and the expirationof the 2002-12 landacquisition levy, it is my recommendationthat the commissionersmove forwardwith the intention of a newlevy for the park system,”said Stephen Madewell, parkdistrict executive director.He pointed out that for thepast several years, themetroparks has seen a declinein its revenue stream due tolower property valuations andthe loss of intergovernmentalstate funds.The park director said themetroparks employed StanfordH. Odesky & Associatesof Toledo to conduct a levyevaluation.Bonnie Berland, presidentof the company, conducted inearly June telephone surveysfrom likely November voters.The firm completed 400surveys and found that nearly50 percent of the respondentshad visited a metropark oneor more times each month.“That’s up by 10 percent,”she said, adding that themajority of voters have experiencedthe parks at sometime.The most visited park isWildwood and the most frequentactivity involves walking/runningalong the trails.When asked to rate themetroparks’ importance to theregion, respondents rated itconsistently in the top threebehind the Toledo/LucasCounty Public Library andToledo Zoo.Participants were asked ifthey were aware of ballotissues this fall. “Threefourthshave no awareness,”she said, pointing out thatImagination Station, theLucas County Office ofAging, the library and LucasCounty Children Services areall on the ballot in November.The City of Toledo parks alsois considering a levy, sheadded.Ms. Berland said the cityparks could be an issue.“There is confusion betweenWatervillestreet partyset for July 7The Waterville Area ArtsCouncil is teaming with theWaterville Rotary to sponsora street party, “Party YourARTS Off,” in downtownWaterville on July 7. Theparty will be held on NorthThird Street, from 6 to 11p.m.The event will feature theband Kentucky Chrome.A $2 donation to theWaterville Area Arts Councilis requested at the gate.Beer and food provided byseveral local restaurants willbe available for purchase.The Waterville Rotary willhold a 50/50 raffle.July 10 - 15Maumee, OhioSponsored by:DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE ATTHE ANDERSONSwhat are Toledo parks andwhat are metroparks. Youhave to make sure you areclear on that with voters.”Those surveyed wereasked if they would support ametroparks levy, which willcost the owner of a $100,000home about $27.56 annually.Four in 10 initially were infavor of a levy, she said.The demographics ofthose in favor were 18-34year olds, park users andthose with a lower socio-economicstatus.Supporters of the levybelieve the parks are importantto the community. Thoseopposed cited financial andeconomic issues. “These areissues you won’t be able tofight,” she said.Ms. Berland believes thebest way to promote the levyis through effective messaging,reminding voters that theparks are free to the public,safe, have a strong rangerpresence and conserve/preservenatural resources.“Those are some key messages,”she said, adding thatwhen these messages wereconveyed to respondents atthe end of the survey, 76changed their initial votefrom no or undecided to apositive vote.After her presentation,Commissioner Fritz Byersasked whether respondentshad any negative reviewsspecific to the parks.Ms. Berland said thebiggest negative was taxes.“People are pretty well taxedout.”Stan Odesky, companyCEO, said that historicallyvoters are split at one-thirdbetween yes, no and undecided,adding that many do notknow the issues and makedecisions at the ballot box.Fort Meigs will celebrateIndependence Day1813 on July 4. Visitorswill experience music,games, musket and cannonfirings.Soldiers and civiliansfrom the War of 1812 willprovide hands-on activitiesand weapons demonstrations.A recreation of theGrams Farm MarketOpen for the SeasonHomegrown Produce Picked Fresh Daily!Open 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily2806 Albon Rd.1 1/2 mi. south of Airport Hwy.or1-1/2 mi. north of U.S. 20AWe accept senior coupons!He advised the commissionersthat if they are tomove forward with the levy,they will need to get theirinformation out to the votingpublic early.“Keep in mind that withthis being a Presidential election,you need to be ready forearly voting,” he said.Mr. Byers questionedwhether it is wise to place iton the ballot with otherlevies.Mr. Odesky said LucasCounty voters tend toapprove levies that are consideredgood for the communityand noted that themetroparks levy amount islow in comparison to otherlevies such as Toledo PublicSchools.He believes the park districtwill benefit from thehigher turnout.Mr. Madewell also pointedout that the metroparks hasa “strong level of support.”Other BusinessIn other business, thecommissioners:•Purchased 15,000-square-feet of sandstone cobblesat a cost of $28,000.“The cobbles are being salvagedfrom a city street nearMiddlegrounds Park and dateto 1812,” said Dave Zenk,superintendent of parks.“This was essentially consideredwaste from the city’sperspective,” he added.The cobblestones will bestored and installed duringdevelopment of Middlegrounds.In a related matter, thecommissioners approved thetransfer of $30,000 from thegeneral fund to the capitalconstruction fund to purchasethe cobblestones.•Approved the purchaseof custom play structuresFort Meigs to host celebration July 4The ninth Daylily Expo,hosted by the Black SwampHosta and Daylily Society,will be held on Sunday,July 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., atthe Toledo Botanical GardenConference Center,5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo.On display will be hundredsof daylily blooms andoriginal 1813 IndependenceDay celebration will beheld at 2 p.m.The site will be openfrom noon to 5 p.m.Event admission is $8for adults, $7 for seniors,and $4 for children ages 6to 18. OHS members andchildren age 5 and youngerare admitted free.Daylily Expo set for July 8 www.lucascountyfair.comexhibits, daylilies inarrangements, a daylilydivision clinic, door prizes,an opportunity to vote foryour favorite daylily and atour of Toledo BotanicalGardens two AmericanHemerocallis Society’s DisplayGardens.In 2001, TBG’s DaylilyWalk was awarded this designation,and in 2007 theirHistoric Garden becameone as well.For more information,call Joyce at 419-841-3905.Block Watchprogram setfor July 9The next meeting of theHeather Glen and ValleyStream Block Watch willbe held Monday, July 9, at6:30 p.m., at Christian FellowshipChurch, 6711 PilliodRoad.In September the groupwill resume meeting in thelibrary at Holloway ElementarySchool. Futuremeetings are planned forSeptember 10 and November12.from Graphite Design/Buildfor lot three at FarnsworthPark for $105,000.The local firm is designinga structure that will integratenatural scenes into theplay area.“This is a local firm, andit’s a nice thing to use local,”said Mr. Madewell.•Agreed to submit a grantapplication to the StranahanFoundation. Park officials areseeking $50,000 from thefoundation to use towardreplacement of the ManorHouse roof at WildwoodPark.If received, the workwould take place next year,said Denise Johnson, directorof visitor services.•Granted an easement fordrainage and utility purposesto Swanton Township. Themetroparks will receive $300for the 770-square-foot parcel.“The township is replacinga culvert at Girdham,”explained Tim Schetter, landplanning and acquisitionmanager.•Approved the purchaseof five acres at 230Schwamberger Road, Swantonfrom MJW, Inc. for$42,500.The parcel, which lies inthe Oak Openings greenwayfeatures high quality swampforest and shrub/scrub wetlands.Water ResourceRestoration Sponsor Programwill reimburse themetroparks for all acquisition-relatedcosts, said Mr.Schetter.•Authorized the LucasCounty probate judge toadminister the oath of officefor park district employeesserving as rangers.•Declared as surplusinventory more than six vehiclesand several pieces ofequipment including mowers,a tractor, utility vehicles anda trailer.The items will either betraded in toward replacementsor sold on a publicauction site such as govdeals, said Joe Fasnaugh,park services manager.The next meeting of theMetroparks commissionerswill be at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday,July 25, at Lamb 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Page 6 — July 3, 2012 — HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNALDaylily gardentour July 7A daylily garden tour willbe held Saturday, July 7,from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at10900 Read Road, Monclova.Larry’s Daylily Gardenfeatures hundreds of differentvarieties and colors.Free hot dogs and drinkswill be provided.The former Rossford High School tennis courts on Glenwood Road,above, have been leased by the Pickleball Club of Greater Toledo for theirnew facility–the only permanent public pickleball courts in theBeat the Heat!★★ProfessionalStaff!★ 15 MinutesfromPerrysburg★Splash into Danceat On QExperience the Difference★ VotedFamily Favorite!Over25 yearsExperience★ Offering Recreationaland Competitive TeamsRegister Online Nowfor summer camps:★ Fairy Tale Dreams July 9-12th★ Dance, Dance, Dance July 16-19th★ Honorary Cast Membersof Walt Disney WorldOffering Classes ages 2 through 18Accepting online registration for fall1550 Reynolds RdMaumee, OH 43537 • 419.893.8326OnQDanceCenter.comToledo area.Last month, the club renovated the courts converting them into six pickleballcourts, shown below.Pickleball history and rulesPickleball combines badminton, tennisand table tennis. The court is like badmintonand tennis with a lower net. Theball is plastic with holes. Game is 11points.Players are all ages with no need to bestrong, quick, tall or good at other sports.You don’t need a powerful stroke becausethe game is about shot placement and accuracy.If you don’t move well or are overweight,pickleball doubles is ideal.The game was created in 1965 nearSeattle, to provide a game for the entirefamily by co-inventors U.S. CongressmanJoel Pritchard, William Bell and BarneyMcCallum. “Pickles” was the Pritchardfamily dog that chased balls, and “Pickle’sball” became “pickleball.” Families firstplayed in yards, driveways and streets.The lines: The baseline is the end ofthe court. Any balls bouncing past this lineare out. Serves must be made behind thisline.COLORPRINTING/COPYINGis now availableat Welch Publishing’sPerrysburg location!4 COLOR• Flyers• Posters• Postcards(up to 12”x18”)• Business Cards • Competitive Pricing• Brochures• QUICK TURN-A-ROUNDCall us today for a quote on 4 color printing!419-874-2528117 E. Second St. • PerrysburgThe non-volley zone: Seven feet fromthe net, a line marks a non-volley zone.Players cannot hit the ball without letting itbounce first if a foot is between line andnet, or if steps into the zone after hittingball.Scoring and winning: A team gets apoint when they win a rally they served.When a point is won, the players of thewinning team switch sides. The first teamto 11 points wins, but you have to win bytwo points.The serve: The player on the rightserves first. The ball must contact thepaddle below the waist and must land inthe diagonally opposite court, past thenon-volley line.The return: Receiving team must let aball bounce before returning serve. Aserving team must let a returned ballbounce once more before hitting. It meansthere will be two bounces in first two hitsof a rally.Caregiver classes available“Caring for the Caregiver,”a free, four-week seriesdesigned to help thosewho are caring for the needsof a friend or family memberfind personal meaning inthe experience, is being heldat St. Paul’s EpiscopalChurch.The general public is welcometo register for the workshop,being held inpartnership with the Area Officeon Aging and the St.Paul’s Episcopal Church.Sessions are being heldJuly 18 and 25, and August 1and 8, from 6 to 7:30 pm., atthe church located at 310Elizabeth Street, Maumee.Participants in the workshopwill learn how to:•Cope with changes,losses and life transitions;•Say what is important tofriends and family;•Explore the spiritual aspectsof caregiving;•Create positive caregivingexperiences;•Talk about end-of-lifecare and make important decisions;•Know what to expect ascaregiving becomes morecomplex;•Plan for the future.For reservations, call Hospiceof Northwest Ohio at419-661-4001.Vendors sought for Attic TreasuresLawn Sale on September 8The Historic BrandvilleSchool and Museum willhost an Attic TreasuresLawn Sale on Saturday,September 8, from 9 a.m. to5 p.m. The rain date is September15.The museum is located at1133 Grasser Street, offPickle Road, in Oregon.Spaces are available for$25 for a 12’x12’ area. Vendorsmust provide their ownset up.For more information, call419-691-7193.The Pickleball Club ofGreater Toledo has found apermanent home and is welcomingnew players to learnthis fast-growing racquetsport.The organization–withmembers from across theToledo area–has renovatedthe former Rossford HighSchool tennis courts onGlenwood Road.Marsha Koch and ConnieMierzejewski serve as thenorthwest Ohio ambassadorsto the USA Pickleball Association.“I never played tennis, butI love this game,” Ms.Mierzejewski said. “It givesme more stamina and flexibility–andreally increasesmy reaction time.”She became interested inthe racquet sport at Tam-O-Shanter in Sylvania.Pickleball’s origins in thisarea began when Mike andJoAnne Tressler of Toledo,who are in their 70s, saw itplayed in 2005 at the nationalsenior games in Pittsburgh.Mr. Tressler has won goldmedals in racquetball andtable tennis at the nationalsenior olympics.Since then, a group ofToledo area pickleball playershad been working withthe YMCA to schedulegames on other courts, tapingdown lines in order toplay.“Tennis players usuallydon’t want us on theircourts,” Ms. Mierzejewskiadded.Without any public pickleballcourts in the Toledoarea, she wondered whetherthe Rossford School Districtwould allow the old courts tobe converted after a new athleticcomplex was built.“I thought ‘maybe,’ andapproached the board of education,”said Ms. Mierzejewski,who lives inRossford. “We had so manypeople, we needed a permanenthome.”The club now has a fiveyearlease agreement withthe schools for the facility,which was converted fromtwo old tennis courts into sixpickleball courts.The next task for Ms.Mierzejewski and Ms. Kochwas to develop a plan to raisefunds for court improvements.They decided to createcharter memberships in theorganization, and within thefirst month had 38 people enrolled.“They come from all overthe Toledo area,” Ms.Mierzejewski said.Club members Al Hagerand Tom Wells worked withCourtsmiths to design andconstruct the new courts.“We’re very pleased withit–everybody’s impressed,”she said.Club board members areMs. Koch, Ms. Mierzejewski,Mr. Hager, Mr. Wells andSandy Kushma.Ms. Mierzejewski is excitedto introduce the sport tonew players.She recently worked withBrian Vorst, a high schoolsummer physical educationteacher, to teach about 50students the basics of thegame during two class days.“And they enjoyed it,” sheadded.The Wood County Committeeon Aging offers instructionto seniors over thewinter indoors at the RossfordCommunity RecreationCenter.Ms. Mierzejewski believespickleball is a greatsport for all ages–and allabilities.The court is smaller thana tennis court, which doesn’tPerrysburgFarmers MarketVisit the Perrysburg Farmers MarketEvery Thursday thru October 113 to 8 p.m.Downtown Historic PerrysburgLouisiana Ave.ProducersArtisansFood Cartswww.perrysburg-farmers-market.comEveningclassSept. 10Day classJuly 9Former high school tennis courts renovatedinto new pickleball courts for local group‘Wholly Toledo’topic of Fridaybrunch meetingWomen’s ConnectionWest of Sylvania will host“Wholly Toledo” on Friday,July 13, from 9:15 to 11:15a.m., at Highland MeadowsGolf Club, 7455 Erie Street,Sylvania. Cost, includingbrunch, is $12.Maumee Mud Pies, GarlicExpressions, artwork, andmany other fine items aremade in Toledo. AlyssaSchmidt from Taste of Toledowill show a line of gift itemsand baskets specifically fromToledo and Ohio.Theresa Herr of Sylvania,will share “Victory Over Rejection.”Reservations are suggestedfor all programs andcomplimentary childcare.Reservations may be madeby calling Jeannine at 419-841-9653 by Monday, July 9.Women’s ConnectionWest is affiliated withStonecroft Ministries, a nondenominationalorganizationbased in Kansas City, Missouri.No membership or duesare required and all womenin the area are invited to attendthe events, held everysecond Friday of the month.require as much running.And since strategy is in shotplacement, a lot of power inhitting is not needed, either.[See rules in box].“It’s not all run andslam,” she explained. “Andwe get a lot of old tennisplayers with a bad shoulderwho can’t do an overhandserve.”Typically, pickleball playerscan be seen on the courtsMonday through Wednesdayevenings from 5 p.m. to dark,Thursday mornings and Sundayafternoons.New members are welcometo visit the facility and“we don’t let anyone standand watch,” Ms. Mierzejewskisaid with a laugh.“Our mission is to growthe sport–we’ll take beginners.“It’s really a friendlygroup.”There is no charge forchild memberships, but theymust be accompanied by anadult.“We have an 11-year-oldwho comes with his dad, andhe’s good enough to playwith the adults,” she said.Interested players are invitedto visit the Web site atwww.toledopickleball1.wordpress.com.Sponsored by the PerrysburgConvention and Visitors Bureauwww.visitperrysburg.com419-874-9147