July 2016 Mature Living by Adams Street Publishing Co.

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Our best of the best

Libbey Glass has everything you need for the perfect movie night on the couch!

205 S Erie St, Toledo, OH 43602 (419) 254-5000

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When you choose to live at Oakleaf Village of Toledo or The Grove at Oakleaf Village, you’re choosing more than an independent living, assisted living, or memory care community – you’re choosing a home. We think you’ll notice the home-like feeling the first time you walk through our doors. Come experience it yourself – schedule a visit today.

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In this Issue

Editorial Editor PAT NOWAK pnowak@adamsstreetpublishing.com Calendar Editor Marisa Rubin mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com Staff Writer athena cocoves athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS CHRIS WATSON, Pamela Crabtree, Karen Liberi, Don Radebaugh Administration Accounting Robin Armstrong rarmstrong@adamsstreetpublishing.com Distribution saul jacobs distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com Account Executives Sales Manager YOUR NAME COULD BE HERE CONTACT Mark Jacobs mjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com Account Managers Sharon Kornowa sharoncitypaper@gmail.com Sam Rotroff srotroff@adamsstreetpublishing.com BONNIE HUNTER bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com art & Production IMANI LATEEF imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com leah foley leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com Ashley Crapsey acrapsey@adamsstreetpublishing.com ANITA TIPTON prodintern@adamsstreetpublishing.com ADDRESS Adams Street Publishing 1120 Adams St. Toledo, Ohio 43604

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JULY 2016 Local Briefs n Marco's

Profile n Q&A

Recruitment Program

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Reader’s Choice Awards

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Happy Birthday America...July 4th beckons with fabulous summer picnics, culminating with sparklers and fireworks galore. Can you see the wonder in a child’s eyes? Just as we honor America, our July issue honors those outstanding businesses and people with our Readers Choice Excellence Awards, chosen by you. Did your favorite win - read on to find out? Chris Watson talks with area Auto Giants - local dealers that have weathered ups and downs and are still are in business 50-100 years later... what is the secret. Dining Out visits with chef Tim Childers at Rockwell’s. Pamela Crabtree takes us on a tour of ice cream stands around the area ((yum) and we congratulate American Pie Council award winner, Grace Thatcher. Her pie recipe is on the website www. mlivingnews.com just in time for the 4th. We profile Ann Sanford, a community volunteer extraordinaire - she is tireless. Our health column features a guest writer, Karen Liberi who will give us advice on some delicate issues. Have a safe July 4th - don’t eat too much and as you watch the fireworks, remember that we do live in a amazing country that gives us all freedom that many do not have. Pat Nowak, Editor

CORRECTION: In our June MScene section, Barbara Brown was identified at Barbara Baker, our sincere apologies.

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CONGRATS!

Marco’s Veteran Recruitment Program Noting the number of military veteran franchisees in its growing system of 700 stores, Marco’s Pizza formalized a veteran recruitment arm, hiring 20-year Army veteran Scott Quagliata to oversee the program. In the newly created role of Vice President of Veterans’ Program and Recruiting, Quagliata is tasked with attracting military veterans into the Marco’s Pizza franchise system and helping them to thrive. The company noted the success of veterans, such as Joe Walker, named Top Marco’s Franchisee last year. After four years serving on active duty, including tours in Iraq, Walker joined Marco’s Pizza just five years ago and already owns 16 locations, with an additional four locations in various stages of development. Because of stories like Walker’s, Marco’s Pizza bought Quagliata on board to develop a veteran recruitment arm. As part of his new role, Quagliata will establish an apprenticeship program to create paths to business ownership for those who may not have the means to become owners through traditional channels, offering comprehensive training, mentorship and financing to qualified candidates. “Having transitioned from the military myself, I understand how to help our veterans enter the civilian workforce,” said Quagliata. “The upcoming apprenticeship program is a phenomenal vehicle to help them do that.”

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Area Office on Aging Volunteer Wins Best in the State Award The Area Office on Aging RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer, Gerry Tremblay received the Platinum Award recently at Medical Mutual’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer Statewide Awards Luncheon, recognizing him as the top senior volunteer in the State. Gerry has dedicated more than 15 years and 3,600 hours to helping seniors. As an integral part of the Toledo Police Department’s and Area Office on Aging’s Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol, Gerry checks on the living environments of homebound seniors and also educates older community members on fire safety, emergency preparedness and fall prevention while also working part time, through the 911 Cell Phone Program to provide cell phones to older adults for emergency use. In addition to his endless support of senior safety programs, he serves treasurer for a program at St. Vincent DePaul of Toledo which helps those in need with financial assistance for rent, food and utilities.

American Pie Council Announces Nation’s Top Amateur and Professional Pie Makers

How sweet it is for the amateur and professional winners of the 2016 American Pie Council National Pie Championships! 798 pies were entered by competitors who traveled to Orlando, not only for the opportunity to win cash prizes, but also for the camaraderie with other baking enthusiasts to win bragging rights as one of the nation’s top bakers. Grace Thatcher, from Delta, Ohio, won $5,000 as the Amateur Best in Show for her “Totally Biscoff Pie.”Grace said she tried to think of something that hadn’t been done before and realized she’d never had a pie that included Biscoff, the tasty airline cookie treat. Grace’s pie won first place in the open flavor category. Grace first competed at the annual event starting in 1997. After taking a few years off, she began again in 2010. Last year, her “Nuts About Apple Pie” took first place at the APC National Pie Championships and subsequently won Best in Show at the Ohio State Fair. The American Pie Council celebrates America’s love affair with pie. For more information, please visit pie council.org. Go to mlivingnews.com for the Totaly Biscoff Pie recipe

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Gerry Tremblay, a longtime member of the Toledo Police Department, accepting his award that honors his volunteerism.

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Profiles

Heather Downs Country Club

By Pat Nowak

Where You Belong in 2016!

Q&A WITH

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Where do you call home?

Our family farm in Noble County, SE Ohio What was your first job?

Being a lifeguard at the Happy Time Pool in Caldwell, Ohio at age 14.

What trait do you admire in others?

Patience (not my strong suit) Something most people don’t know about you?

We all need our sleep! And lifting weights makes you feel invincible.

I used to show steers in 4-H at the Noble County Fair. (Mine were usually the wildest since I didn’t have the patience to train them for the show ring!)

Your biggest self-indulgence?

Words you live by?

I have always wanted to ...?

Your proudest accomplishment?

What health or lifestyle tips do you support?

Reading when I should be organizing at home… Sublet an apartment in NYC for a couple of months and see every show on Broadway. Or go around the world and visit all my friends that I don’t get to see that often.

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Say yes whenever you can. My two kind and caring sons, Ford and Deuce Bennett. Person you most respect?

Gloria Steinem, for her constant struggle for women’s full equality.

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Massage Therapist Serenity Health & Wellness Center

1685 Lance Pointe Rd., Maumee. 419-891-2181. serenityspamaumee.com

Restuarant for specials Mancy’s Steakhouse

Best Breakfast Scrambler Marie’s

We are successful because of how we differentiate ourselves from other facilities, as a true med-spa offering over 20 holistic health services in a tranquil setting with dim lighting, fountains, fireplaces, and soft music. We do not offer hair or nails, streamlining our focus towards health and wellness in a peaceful and calming atmosphere. We pride ourselves in paying close attention to details as well as client service. We are proud of our reputation and are excited to open our new Perrysburg location in July!

953 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154 mancys.com Second Place: Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Various locations

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Star Diner Restaurant

Best Restaurant Eddie Lee’s

Meet for cocktails Manhattan’s Pub ‘N Cheer

4700 Nantuckett Dr. 419-882-0616 eddielees.com

Second Place:

While our readers are diverse, they have one thing in common— they lead mature, modern and meaningful lives. So, who better to ask when want to know where to take the grandkids, how to get fit, and who to trust for our medical needs? Our readers are proud Toledoans and local experts. Read on to find out their answer to our annual question: who’s the best of the best?

Maumee Bay Brewing Co.

1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675 manhattanstoledo.com Second Place: Ciao!

Get paid for downsizing!

We Buy, Sell or Consign.

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Second Place: Toni Davis, Stone Oak Country Club

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Local Park Wildwood Preserve Metropark

5100 W. Central Ave. 419-270-7500 metroparkstoledo.com Second Place: Pearson Metropark

Restaurant for grandparents/ Take a walk grandchildren Maumee Bay State Park Al Smith’s Place

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3550 Executive Pkwy. 419-531-0600 alsmithsplacetoledo.com Second Place: Mayberry Diner

1400 State Park Rd., Oregon 419-836-7758 maumeebaystateparklodge.com

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Oak Openings Preserve Metropark

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1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky 419-627-2350 cedarpoint.com Second Place: The Zoo to Do

Winter Event Ice sculptures at the Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way 419-385-4040 toledozoo.org Second Place: Walleye Hockey

Walk your dog Side Cut Metropark

1025 W. River Rd., Maumee 419-360-9187 metroparkstoledo.com

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See a sunset/sunrise Put-in-Bay

Dentist Jon Frankel DDS

4359 Keystone Dr., Maumee 419-893-0221 5012 Talmadge Rd. 419-474-9611 jonfrankeldentistry.com Second Place: Dr. Allan Vasko

Rehab The Laurels of Toledo 1011 Byrne Rd. 419-536-7600 laurelsoftoledo.com

Second Place:

Heatherdowns Rehabilitation and Residential Center

Podiatrist Arrowhead Podiatry Associates, Dr. Beau Bortel

putinbay.com

Second Place: Maumee River

5757 Monclova Rd., #5 Maumee 419-893-5757 Second Place: Dr. Richard Wolff

Local Travel The Toledo Museum of Art

Physician Dr. Alan Sundheimer

2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org Second Place: Amish Country

Spend leisure time Franklin Park Mall

5001 Monroe St. 419-473-3317 shoppingfranklinparkmall.com

5700 Monroe St. Suite 207, Sylvania 419-843-8150 promedica.org Second Place: Dr. Cathy Cantor

Optician OptiVue

Mary Jane Thurston State Park

485 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee 419-693-4444 optivue.com Second Place: Pinnacle Eye Group

Golf Course Brandywine Country Club

Audiologist Clint Keifer, Great Lakes Audiology

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3780 King Rd., Suite 2C 419-327-2273 glaudiology.com Second Place: Joyce Kinker-Johnson, Kenwood Hearing Center

6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee 419-865-2393 brandywinecc.com

Summer Event Cedar Point

3910 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-385-0248 heatherdowns.com Second Place: Claire Batista The Legacy Golf Course

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Golf Pro Dan Sutton Heather Downs Country Club

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Thank you for voting us 1st place for Nursing Home and Runner-Up for Memory Care!

Pharmacy Toledo Family Pharmacy

1601 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-470-0700 toledofamilypharmacy.com Second Place: Monroe Pharmacy

Massage Therapist Serenity Health and Wellness Center

1685 Lance Point Dr., Maumee 419-891-2181 Serenityspamaumee.com Second Place: Phyllis Bartholomy

Gym Planet Fitness

Best Memory Care The Grove At Oakleaf Village

Various locations planetfitness.com Second Place: YMCA

4220 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. 419-464-9123. thegroveatoakleafvillage.com

The Grove is a state-of-the-art, freestanding community on the campus of Oakleaf Village, exclusively designed for seniors with age-related dementias. The apartments are divided into residential neighborhoods - there are no nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stations, scrubs, or long, sterile hallways. Staff learn residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life stories and preferences and build their days around them. Everything at The Grove, from architecture to the personal care, was designed not only to address the unique needs of the residents, but also to help them live life to the fullest.

Fitness trainer Renegade Fitness

4101 King Rd., Sylvania 419-517-4654 renegadefitnesstraining.com Second Place: Gregg Schwartz American Mobile Fitness

Retirement Community Genesis Village 2429 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-720-1286 genesisvillage.org

Second Place:

Browning Masonic Community

Assisted Living Glendale Assisted Living

5020 Ryan Rd. 419-389-0800 glendaleassistedliving.org Second Place: Lutheran Village

In Home Health Care Interim HealthCare

3100 W. Central Ave., Suite 250 419-578-4698 interimhealthcare.com/toledooh/ home

Second Place:

Ohioans Home Healthcare

Nursing Home Kingston Care Center of Sylvania

4121 King Rd., Sylvania 419-517-8200 kingstonhealthcare.com Second Place: Ridgewood Manor

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Newscaster Jerry Anderson

Radio Personality K100 Shores & Steele

News Station WTOL

Local Celeb Chris Peterson Second Place: Jerry Anderson

730 N. Summit St. 419-248-1111 wtol.com Second Place: Bill Spencer - WTVG

730 N. Summit St. 419-248-1111 wtol.com Second Place: 91.5 WGTE

3225 Arlington Ave. 419-240-1000 k100country.com Second Place: Fred LeFebvre

Best Radio Personalities Gary Shores and Harvey Steele K-100 WKKO-FM, k100country.com

Wow. This is great! We’re just 2 lucky guys that have the best jobs in Toledo. We really do love going in every morning and playing Today’s Best Country, the most popular music in America today, plus getting all the news, traffic and weather information to the greatest listeners in the world. It doesn’t get any better than that! Thanks to the readers of M Living for their vote, we are honored!

Memory Care The Grove At Oakleaf Village

Best Musician Kelly Broadway

I like to think nothing is impossible and I don’t mind if I make a complete fool of myself sometimes. I’m still searching for success, trying to find what is the best fit for me.

Senior Center Eleanor Kahle

4220 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. 419-464-9123 thegroveatoakleafvillage.com

1315 Hillcrest Ave. 419-476-2745 Second Place: Mayores

Second Place:

Kingston Care Centers

Toledo Treasure The Toledo Museum of Art

Hospital ProMedica Toledo Hospital

2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org Second Place: The Toledo Zoo

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2142 North Cove Blvd. 419-291-4000 promedica.org/toledo-hospital Second Place: St. Vincent’s

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419.891.2181 SerenityHealthMaumee.com

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Dr. Deitra Hickey, Owner

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1685 Lance Pointe Dr., Maumee OH, Arrowhead Park

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Thank you for choosing Interim HealthCare as #1 Home HealthCare Agency in Toledo! For more than 50 years, Interim HealthCare has been helping people live safely and independently in the place they call home. And to us, that’s more than just a business—it’s our way of giving back to the community we serve. Because we’re more than just a local business. We’re neighbors.

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Best Transportation TARTA tarta.com

As a forward-thinking organization, we continually embrace new technologies that protect the environment, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and, above all, enhance the lives of our riders. Some of our pivotal achievements include the implementation of TARTA Tracker, a GPS-based tool that provides real-time bus route information at TARTAtracker.com; the addition of Call-A-Ride, the Muddy™ and Walleye shuttles, and TARPS— our paratransit service—to TARTA’s regular bus line; our buses all have bike racks and are 100% wheelchair accessible. Politician Sherrod Brown

Library Sanger

Musician Kelly Broadway

Second Place:

sherrodbrown.com Second Place: Bernie Sanders

419-215-8081 kellybroadway.com Second Place: Ragtime Rick

Sports Team Toledo Mud Hens

406 Washington St. 419-725-4367 mudhens.com Second Place: Toledo Walleye

Best way to get around Tarta

1127 W. Central Ave. 419-243-7433 tarta.com Second Place: Black & White Cab

Over 50 Event Senior Expo @ Tamo-o-Shanter 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania 419-885-1167 sylvaniatamoshanter.com Second Place: Xmas in July at Mayores Senior Center

Place to take grandchildren Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

2 Hippo Way 419-385-4040 toledozoo.org Second Place: Nickel World

3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370 toledolibrary.org Way Public Library Book Delivery

Greenhouse Black Diamond

1964 Tremainsville Rd. 419-473-1409 12320 Eckel Junction Rd., Perrysburg 419-874-3060 blackdiamondgrows.com

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Hoen’s Garden Center

Jewelry Store Alan Miller Jewelers

3239 Navarre Ave., Oregon 419-693-4311 alanmillerjewelers.com Second Place: Leo Marks

Grocery Meijer

Various locations meijer.com Second Place: Kroger

Antique Store Consign It

6925 W. Central Ave 419-841-4663 consignit-toledo.com Second Place: Thrifty Trends

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405 Madison Ave. 419-248-2600 rcmtz.com Second Place: Rose Mock

Financial Advisor Russ Karban Savage and Associates

4427 Talmadge Rd. 419-475-8665 savageandassociates.com Second Place: Pete Scharfenberg Northwest Mutual

Vet SylvaniaVet

4801 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., Sylvania 419-885-4421 sylvaniavet.com Second Place: Trilby Animal Hospital

Car dealership Taylor Kia

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6300 W. Central Ave. 877-919-1174 taylorkiatoledo.com Second Place: Dunn Chevy/Buick

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3113 Dustin Rd., Ste C, Oregon 419-691-1220 agents.allstate.com Second Place: Bernie Heinl, Nationwide Insurance

5633 Main St, Sylvania 419-885-1140 revesalonandspa.com Second Place: Chic Salon

I’m certainly humbled by this recognition, I would say putting the needs of my insureds first, trying to listen carefully to what they say, being able to earn their trust over 38 years in this business has sustained me. My staff and I pride ourselves on good customer service, to have the ability to empathize with our insureds,to be consistent in our level of professionalism, and to maintain a highly motivated personality.

Insurance Agent Floyd Carter, Allstate

Hair Salon Reve Salon and Spa

3113 Dustin Rd., Oregon. 419-691-1200. agents.allstate.com

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Attorney Mark Trimble

5155 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-841-2422 walkerfuneralhomes.com Second Place: Coyle

Allstate Insurance

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Funeral Home Walker Funeral Home

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Best Insurance Agent Floyd Carter

SylvaniaVET

YOUR PET DESERVES A FULL TIME VET

4801 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Sylvania, OH 43560

419.885.4421 sylvaniavet.com

Best Consignment Shop

Consign-It Tony Rasczyk

Thanks for Voting Valentine Best Theatre Venue!

6925 W. Central Ave. • 419-841-4663 consignit-toledo.com I attribute our success to being selective in what we take in, having a wide variety of styles, friendly customer service, and a repeat clientele. People today are combining a variety of styles when decorating their home or place of business. We have variety, with something for everyone. Our inventory changes daily, integrating brand new styles into the pre-owned mix. We have the perfect combination to make your home or office unique! July 2016

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Place to Volunteer St. Louis Kitchen…. Helping Hands of St. Louis

443 Sixth St. 419-691-0613 catholiccharitiesnwo.org/helpinghands-of-st-louis/ Second Place: Genesis Village

Cont. ed programs Lourde’s Lifelong Learning Program 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania 800-878-3210 lourdes.edu Second Place: University of Toledo

Best thing about MLiving Senior help everywhere health and aging news

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We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences... because everyone deserves a great life!

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Relationships PHOTOS BY LIAM GLOVER

The Ice Cream Season Age is Not a Factor by Pamela Crabtree

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt 5908 W. Sylvania Other various locations

Ummm Ummm Good! Rejoice as July is National Ice Cream Month and there’s nothing tastier on a hot, humid day than a double dip cone or a sundae loaded with whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. Unlike many situations in life, enjoying an ice cream treat doesn’t have an age limit. According to the International Dairy Foods Association (idfa.org), “Ice cream’s origins are known to reach back as far as the second century B.C., although no specific date of origin nor inventor has been indisputably credited with its discovery. Alexander the Great enjoyed snow and ice flavored with honey and nectar.” America was introduced to the frozen confection somewhere around 1744 with its first advertisement in a New York newspaper in 1777. Since then ice cream has evolved from being a delicacy, for the rich, to a dessert enjoyed by all people. The most popular item remains the ice cream cone, which made its debut in the USA in 1896 courtesy of Italo Marchiony an Italian immigrant.

Bob Reino and his wife Pat own Mel-O-Crème at 1512 Woodville Road, Millbury, Ohio. Reino says that, “Ice cream cones are our best sellers with sundaes coming in second. Vanilla is our number one flavor, chocolate comes in second, followed by orange sherbet.” Reino boasts “an extensive food menu with 20 different sandwiches.” “Peak times are after the children are out of school and after 7pm,” adding that even neighborhood ice cream vehicles will stop in to Mel-O-Crème “for lunch and an ice cream treat.”

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Netty’s

Though soda fountains and ice cream boys on bikes are more part of history than the present, there are many ice cream stands in our area. Many offer frozen goodies as well as an array of food choices from hamburgers to breaded shrimp and fries. Many ice cream stands are only open in the warmer weather, closing when cold weather arrives, so when October arrives. Here are a few drive-up ice cream shops in our area.

ddy’s Freeze Da Rd. ova 8080 Moncl Monclova

Pearsons Ice Cream

3219 Seaman Rd. Oregon

ENJOY the treat!!!

4672 Monroe St. Other various locations

Tim Temple owner of Timbos at 5437 W. Alexis Road, Sylvania, says “Timbos sells 26 flavors of ice cream and Coney dogs topped with our homemade Coney sauce.” Mr. Temple says their turtle sundae is a popular item and the most popular ice cream flavor is “vanilla… always vanilla.”

Kristin Brewer owner of Frozen Frenzy, 3333 Airport Highway says her “mom and pop ice cream parlor serves 20 flavors of soft serve and hand dipped ice cream with Butter Pecan, Superman and Peanut Butter Landslide being the most popular.” In addition to ice cream they serve chili dogs, chicken wings, chicken sandwiches and chili cheese fries.

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Steady in Change

Area Auto Dealers Stay Solid Through Generations By Chris Watson After buying your home, buying a car is the most expensive transaction of your life. Unlike a home, cars are a repeat purchase. No other purchase in our day-to-day lives, not appliances, furniture, electronics, not even engagement and wedding rings, will have the repeated financial impact. Most of us will own nine cars before our 76th birthday, according to a CNBC survey, accounting for automaker reported sales of 17.5 million cars and light trucks last year alone. With those numbers there are big players in the car sales business, demonstrating steady loyalty, family dedication, and above all, the constant presence of solid, trusted names in the auto sales business in our region. It is not unusual to find dealerships which are owned and managed by third and fourth generations.

In the Family and In the Blood

“I didn’t start out in the car business,” says Dave White Jr. of Dave White Chevrolet, “I left college and started working in the

banking business. After getting my MBA at OSU I decided to join the company, becoming the 4th generation in the business.” The siren song of the family’s business was too strong. “My education plays a big part in the business. Many people think it is just about selling cars. There are so many more moving parts to a car dealership than just sales.” Greg Dunn, General Sales Manager at Dunn Chevy Buick, was a car guy from the very beginning. “We lived two blocks from the dealership. I would come after school and as a game I would bug salesmen to write up a new truck for me like I was a buyer,” he recalls with some embarrassment. “It wasn’t long before they put me to work. I started by mowing the grass at 8 years old.” Marianne Ballas, like so many dealership owners, didn’t start in the driver’s seat but with a much more humble job. “I was an Elementary Education major at The University of Toledo. At the time there was a glut of teachers so I worked at the dealership to help pay my college expenses. That was in the early 70’s and I was promoted to office manager. I stayed and,

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in partnership with GM, I was able to purchase the dealership after the death of my husband George. As of 2012, I am the 100% owner.” Owning a dealership is no small feat and Ballas stands out in the crowd. Less than 4% of auto dealerships in the U.S. are owned by women. John Yark, President of The Yark Automotive Group, succeeded his late fatherm, Jim, in that role. He shares the story of mowing lawns. “I started mowing the lawn at an Oldsmobile dealership when I was 15. I would ride my bike over from Old Orchard. It was the perfect job. After a while I was promoted to cleaning floors.”

Changes and Challenges

In the generation-spanning world of car sales there have been many changes. For Dunn the most dramatic change is technology. “Some of the technological advances in cars are just off the hook. Besides things like satellite radio, Bluetooth, and OnStar, you now have features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure and close approach warning systems. Recent new models of sport utility vehicles have eight on board cameras.” White agrees that technology is a big change, but not the biggest. “I think the biggest change in our industry is the diversity in the marketplace.” He continues, “Up until

Joh n Yark the 70’s, imports were not well received. Although they had good gas mileage they weren’t perceived as having much else going for them. With the energy problems of the late 70’s that all changed. These cars have had a major impact on the automotive sales picture.” Yark sees technology as being a big industry prime mover as well. “With any auto product you look at today it is just packed with technology, spanning comfort to safety. Add in hybrid technology, electric cars, self driving cars, and vehicles are making great technological strides with almost every model year.” “Certainly technology,” says Ballas, commenting on significant industry changes. “Advancements have made cars safer and more convenient. We have seen so many changes and they come so quickly that it keeps the industry fresh and exciting.”

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Some of the changes also bring challenges. “It is definitely a different marketplace than when I started,” White explains. “With the internet buyers come to us much better educated about what is available, cost structures, and what competitors are doing. On the one hand that is good. On the other hand we are now dealing with large, publicly traded conglomerates like AutoNation. It is similar to hardware stores. Massive movers in the industry have a huge impact on the local dealer.” Dunn sees technology as being a two edged sword. “On the one hand technological advances keep people safe and comfortable in their vehicles. The back side of the sword is price and maintenance. Fixing problems in the shop has become much more technical, which can lead to more complex troubleshooting and repair.”

Buyer Power and Awareness

“Historically, buying a car was about bartering with trade in value and price,” says Yark. “Much of

that is evaporating in the market. The reasons are two fold. First, the current generation of car buyers simply isn’t interested in all that. It is a model of sales that has passed. Plus, with all of the information out there on cost, trade in value, dealer cost and price comparisons, it is unnecessary. There is very little difference between advertised price and final sale price.” White supports the premise. “I always like to remind people that there isn’t a whole lot of ‘secret’ stuff going on behind the scenes that changes prices. Thanks to the internet everything is very transparent. Nothing is held back as part of a negotiation.” Dunn looks at it from an image standpoint. “In the past our industry has had connotations of being shady, checkered pants and white shoe tricksters. I know there must still be people like that but in this building that isn’t true. I have 100% trust in every person who works here, from the guy washing your car to the guy doing your financing to my dad and my uncle. That trust is demonstrated by being open about what we are doing and allowing the customer to do the research they need to have confidence in us.” Although consumer information is a powerful influence, there are basic decisions that every buyer must make that dealerships can help with. “Financing and the cred-

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it market is always on the move,” claims White. “The buyer needs to think about how long they intend to keep a car and what kind of financing makes sense for them. A lease may be a better option. No matter how you package it, a new car is a new car. As advisors in partnership with our customers we can find the right vehicle that will meet the customer’s needs and, hopefully expectations.” Ballas sees the industry from a slightly different view. “Our biggest change has been the way we communicate with our customers. The internet and the cloud have become the main source of customer opportunity.” She goes on, striking a cautionary tone. “With that opportunity comes a national trend for large dealer groups. At present, most of the new car franchises in Toledo are locally owned. If I could remind car shoppers of anything it would be to support locally owned businesses who give back in a big way to their communities.” “The trick to repeat business,” says Yark, “is getting the buyer in the right car and working out agreeable details. What will the car be used for? What is the buyer’s budget, driving habits, and/or family situation? If we can answer those questions first then the rest is about matching up vehicles, maintenance plans, and financing terms that will be acceptable and sustainable to the buyer. That is how you make happy customers.”

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“The bottom line,” says Dunn, “is that the business is so much more than just selling a car. It is about parts, collision, financing, and service of a vehicle that people depend on and like. It is about more than color, make and model. It is about satisfaction in what you drive. I like cars. As does my family. My dad and my uncle, plus Jay, Curt and Andrea, we all have worked every aspect of this business. I am proud to work in an organization like that.” Getting someone in car sales to declare a favorite car can be difficult. “I just like so many kinds of cars,” claims Yark. “And no, I am not trying to be evasive. I love old and new cars, I love the new hybrids and tech cars, and I have a hobby of collecting old cars as well. I really don’t have a favorite. I like them all.” Ballas has one favorite car or hundreds of favorites, depending on your method of counting. “My favorite car is always the one I am currently driving. I don’t get attached to cars because each one is a fun and new driving experience. However, if I had to select a car from memory it would be a 1954 Buick Skylark convertible in candy apple red. My aunt and uncle drove it to Ohio for my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary. I was young, impressionable and that was a very sweet car!” Dave White stated, a favorite, definitively, “Corvette, man.”

Health

Health Notes Overestating the Relationship between Mental Illness and Violence

In any given year 1 of every 5 Americans suffers from some type of mental illness, often stigmatized because of it. One of the factors that contributes to the stigma is news coverage of stories relating mental illness to violence. In reality most violence is not caused by mental illness and the vast majority of people with mental health disease are not violent towards others. Dr. Emma McGinty, of the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins, in a study of 400 news stories over a 20 year period found that almost 40 percent of media stories concerning mental illness implicate it as a factor in violent behavior towards others, while less than five percent of violence in the United States is directly associated with mental illness.

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by Karen Liberi MS, MPT, WCS What do sex, pee and poop all have in common? It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. The reality is that when the common factor for all three of these important vital functions, pelvic floor muscles, don’t not work properly, the results are no laughing matter. The pelvic floor muscles, also known as your “kegel” muscles (named after Dr Arnold Kegel who “invented” an exercise back in the the late 1940’s, are literally the “FLOOR” of our body giving support to our organs (bowel, bladder and uterus) as well as our spine. When our pelvic floor is healthy and functioning well, it helps us stay dry when we cough, sneeze and laugh. Proper functioning muscles “down below” also allow for sex without pain.

Issues that Affect Us Our healthcare system does little to address pelvic floor health. Childbirth is typically the start of the downfall of pelvic floor stability, with a domino effect through life. Vaginal deliveries and chronic constipation place added stress to the already compromised pelvic floor muscles. Coughing related to smoking or bronchitis, or a job or hobby that requires heavy lifting add to the demise of vaginal and rectal muscles. Another influencing factor can be scar tissue from surgery. If the scar tissue is not addressed, it can restrict the normal function of your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles.

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The Luxury of Dryness (Getting your Bladder to Behave)

If you are experiencing incontinence ( can’t make it to the bathroom on time when you have a strong urge to go, or leak with coughing/sneezing/ laughing) there are MANY strategies that you can learn in a VERY SHORT period of time to help you experience the luxury of dryness. These strategies can be learned through evaluation and treatment by a women’s health Physical Therapist. The appointment comprises about 30 minutes for education about the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor muscles, and then discussion about your individual story. “Every

member of the neighborhood” effects each other and it is important to know how your organs and pelvic floor muscles co-exist to be sure that a game plan tailored for you will allow for the best outcomes . . . improving your quality of life. Biofeedback (think EKG for your heart) places pads on the outside of your pelvic floor to allow the therapist to “see” the activity of your pelvic floor muscles when you kegel. It is important to understand the coordination of your muscles as well as the endurance of your pelvic floor. Both of these types of muscle fibers can be trained with therapy. It is important that both “fast” and “slow” kegels are practiced depending on the type of incontinence you have. Using the pelvic floor muscles to decrease ‘stress incontinence’ (with coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting) and urge incontinence (gotta go) is discussed. An example, when you cough, don’t just stand, hunch forward and cross your legs . . to support the dropping of your bladder when you create strong pressure “from above” with your cough. Instead, counteract that downward drop of your bladder by “hugging” it with your deep abdominals and pelvic floor at the time of your cough. This will help you to stay dry. When you have a strong urge to go, your bladder is essentially “spasming” giving you the sensation that you have to go NOW. If you send your bladder an “SOS” signal in the form of 5 quick kegels in a row, this will suppress your urge allowing you time to make it to the bathroom without leakage. There is help and hope for improved bladder control. If you or friends or loved ones also suffer from trouble “down below” (bladder, bowels, abdominal pain or pain with intercourse) there are ways that a women’s health physical therapist can help. NWO Center for Pelvic Rehabilitation and Wellness - 419-893-7134, nwopelvicrehab.com

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Beginner Tai Chi Classes of Taoist Tai Chi Society

1-2pm. The Elks Lodge, 3520 N. HollandSylvania Rd., Sylvania. 419-537-0131.

The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to improving health and well-being. Classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength. WEDNESDAY

Dementia Support & Community Education Group: Caregivers Tea

11am-12:30pm. Clara J’s Tea Room, 219 W. Wayne St., Maumee. 419-897-0219.

The topic of this special tea event is Alzheimer’s & Dementia with specialists in the field. Another tea is scheduled for August 10. Reservations required.

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6pm. Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center 5:30-7:30pm. CommunityCare Clinic at the University of Toledo, 2150 S. Byrne Rd. 408-506-4010. Free

This student-run clinic provides general healthcare services ranging from physical exams to prescriptions, MRI scans and lab tests. All services are free of charge, and all patients are accepted regardless of insurance status. thursday

“Life, Getting What You Want” Transitions Life Coaching

6-7pm. Marina B. Lung & Associates, 6800 W. Central Ave.Unit D2. 419-8412298. lifecoachtlc.net

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Rockwell’s, fine dining with ambiance By Don Radebaugh

In 1859, the Oliver House opened as Toledo’s premier hotel. More than 150 years later, the Oliver House still offers some of the best dining experiences in northwest Ohio. The well-preserved architecture, overlooking the “Middlegrounds” in downtown Toledo, is home to four restaurants, including Rockwell’s. The food, the ambiance and old-world charm create the perfect atmosphere for fine dining. The menu offers a variety of options, but Rockwell’s is known for steaks, specifically, the way they’re prepared and delivered. You’ll pay a little more, but the product is worth the investment.

Topcuts, unique methods “All our meat is USDA prime, the highest grade we can get,” said Oliver House General Manager Neal Kovacik. “Our meat is in the top two percent of all meat graded in the United States. We use only center cuts.” “We have a different way of preparing them. All our steaks are wet-aged for 21 days. Then they go in a 1600-degree broiler.” And when the steak finally arrives at your table, it continues to sizzle before you, but don’t touch the plate…it’s beyond hot, while the tender meat continues to cure. “Our plates are 300 degrees when the steak goes on it. We let the meat rest for a few minutes on a plate of clarified butter as it continues to tenderize. We’re careful not to over-season the meat.” The quality of the cut is so top-notch, minimal seasoning is needed. The eight-ounce Tri

Tip Sirloin is one of the best steaks I’ve ever tasted, anywhere. “Part of the key is to undercook it slightly, because it’s still cooking as it comes to the customer. It’s still sizzling on the way out of the kitchen.” Rockwell’s welcomes special occasions and private dinners. The wait staff is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. Rockwell’s has an exceptional team of people with common goals that Kovacik stands by. “Part of our success is to take care of the customer, offer the highest quality in food and provide a great downtown experience,” he added.

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A variety of choices For the heartier appetites, there are 14ounce Kansas City Strips and New York Strips. If you need more …I know I could do it… an 18-ounce Bone In Ribeye is another choice. Rockwell’s also offers variety in additional entrees, including Surf and Turf, Pan Roasted Chicken, Garlic Butter Poached Shrimp (amazing) or Scottish Salmon, among others. The sides that go with the main dish are also off the charts. Some of the choices include Asparagus with Hollandaise, Baked Potato, Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms, Curried Roasted Cauliflower or Fresh Broccoli. One side dish will easily serve two. Beyond the Cheddar Beer Soup, the appetizer choices include Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Cakes, Tuna Napoleon, Moroccan Olives, a charcuterie board or the Black Mission Fig Baked Brie. It’s all so good.

The Oliver House is located at 27 Broadway in downtown Toledo, with the entrance to Rockwell’s located on the Ottawa Street side. Open Monday through Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. 419-243-1302, mbaybrew.com/rockwells-steakhouse-lounge July 2016

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Westmoreland Beauty Sitting majestically on a corner in Westmoreland, the brick beauty, built in 1939, is owned by Tim Valko and Jim Moore. Lovingly updated to reflect the owners’ good taste, the first floor is traditional; understated elegance with beautiful glass and art piece adornments. The home is used for many charitable functions and lends itself well for an intimate dinner of 10 or a group of 50— often with Tim sharing his culinary skills. The lower level plays to a contemporary beat - bold, vivid colors with comfortable modern furniture and art. Built in wall shelves feature a considerable glass collection. A fun alcove houses the bar, dipped in reds and ready for any party. The backyard is amazing. The landscaping boasts a multitude of plantings, comfortable sitting areas and garden art pop-ups. For those ‘oh so hot’ days, the lap pool is the answer. The home is surrounded by a stately and dignified neighborhood with the Moore/Valko home as a focal point.

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Exhibition Tour: I Approve This Message - With the election season in full swing, this exhibit explores the way political campaigns use emotion to attract voters. Join Adam Levine (TMA Assistant Director and exhibition co-curator) and Harriett Levin Balkind (guest co-curator) as they decode this exhibition and help you navigate fear, anger, enthusiasm, hope, and other emotions that political ads employ to sway your rationality. Balkind is founder of HonestAds, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to bring people into-the-know about political advertising. 2pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Film in the Great Outdoors - Al Reinert’s stunning documentary, For All Mankind, will be presented outside on the museum grounds. The film tells the story of the 24 men who traveled to the moon, told in their own words and voices, using images from their experiences. Accompanied by an evocative musical score organized by Brian Eno. 9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Rapid Rally Days - The ghost town of Providence springs back to life for this weekend celebration. Relive the past of this historic canal town with family-friendly games and activities, a tour of the Isaac Ludwig Mill and a ride aboard the Volunteer Canal Boat (fee applies). Cross the river, stroll downtown Grand Rapids and enjoy a chicken barbeque, sidewalk sales, tractor/trolley rides, a children’s art area and activities for the entire family. Noon-5pm. Providence Park, 13827 Old US24, Grand Rapids. metroparkstoledo.com

Saturday

Jazz in the Garden - Every Thursday night, the smooth sounds of jazz will be performed by local legends like the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, Gene Parker, Straight Up, and the Cake Walkin’ Jass Band. Sit back on your blanket or lawn chair and relax, or partake of barbeque and baked goods available for sale. Thursdays through September 8. 6:30-8:30pm. $10/general admission, $5/TBG members, free/ages 12 and under. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

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Birds of Woodlawn - From migrating to nesting birds, participants will explore the many natural habitats of Woodlawn. Beginners to experienced birders are welcome. Please bring binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Inclement weather may cancel a walk. Fridays, 8:30-10:30am. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com

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Flameworking: Wine Glass Charms Mold and create your own glasswork by working with soft glass in the Glass Pavilion. Create beautiful flowers, wine glass charms, or pendants to make it your own. Registration required. Fridays through July 29. 7pm & 8pm. $25. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walk - Explore the creativity of Downtown Sylvania and wander through 27 businesses, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and more. 5-9pm. Red Bird Arts District, Downtown Sylvania. 419-886-8381. redbirdarts.org Free

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It’s Friday, Summer Outdoor Music Series - Sit back for a summer full of music with a cold drink in your hand and small plate snacks. Jazz and blues take the summer by storm as local bands It’s Essential, the Wendell Harrison Jazz Ensemble, Hepcat Revival, Old State Line, and The Grape Smugglers take the stage. Sponsored in part by Fifth Third Bank. Fridays through July. 6:30-8:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Luna Pier/Pepsi Freedom Fest - It’s a party all day celebrating Luna Pier’s annual freedom fest. The day starts out with garage sales and live entertainment, and ends with an amazing firework celebration. Great food and fun. 8am-10:30pm. Luna Pier, Luna Pier Rd., Michigan. facebook.com/Luna-Pier-Michigan Free

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Toledo Air Show - The Toledo Air Show, the first in the Toledo area in more than 10 years, will feature the US Air Force Thunderbirds, and include other military air demonstration teams, civilian air demonstration teams, and displays of military aircraft and equipment. Also on Sunday. 9am-5pm. Advance tickets: $20/adults, $14/ages 5-12, $10/seniors, military, first responders, free/ages 4 and under and military in uniform; At the gate: $30/adults, $23/ages 5-12, $14/ seniors, military, first responders. Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Hwy., Swanton. 419-243-8251. toledoairshow.com

Sunday Short Hort - Participants will learn all about plant cultivation from one of The Toledo Botanical Garden’s horticulturists followed by a 2-hour volunteer session in TBG’s 60-plus acres of lush gardens. 9:30am. Toledo Botanical Garden Crosby Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

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FIREWORKS ROUNDUP Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! All fireworks shows start at dusk, but of course, arrive early for the best viewing spots.

Friday, 7.1 Holland:

BGSU Intramural Fields, 326 N. Mercer Rd., Bowling Green.

Saturday, 7.2 Swanton:

Findlay:

Hancock County Fairgrounds, Swanton High School Football Field, 601 N. Main St., Swanton. 1017 E. Sandusky St. Independence Day Free Family Festival and Fireworks Waterville Primary School, 457 Sycamore Ln., Waterville.

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Hedges-Boyer Park, 491 Coe St., Tiffin.

Monday, 7.4 Downtown Toledo: Red, White & Kaboom

Trail Marker Park, 300 Cherry St. Marina District, Riverside Dr. 2pm/celebration, 10pm/fireworks Sunday, 7.3

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Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 7pm/celebration. $5.

Wauseon: Biddle Park,

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Water Works Park, E. Perry St. (SR 163)

Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. Tuesday, 7.5 3pm/celebrations, 10pm/fireworks. Free Whitehouse Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Celebration: Village Hall, 6925 Providence St., Oak Harbor: Downtown Whitehouse. Oak Harbor. 5pm/celebration

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Red, White, and KaBoom - Celebrate the Fourth of July in style at the biggest fireworks extravaganza in Northwest Ohio. Prior to the fireworks celebration, the U.S. Army Concert Band and Soldier’s Chorus will perform patriotic songs. The fireworks will sync to music provided by WRVF 101.5 The River. 2-11pm. Downtown Toledo, 401 Jefferson Ave.

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WWE Smackdown - Be a part of wrestling history with the return of WWE to Toledo. This event will be taped and premiered on the USA network at a later date. 7pm. $22-$102. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

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Drink & Draw - Bring your own beer or wine along with ideas and tools for a live model drawing session. Ages 21+ only. 7-10pm. $10. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Wednesday 6 [music]

Brown Bag Concerts - Bring a blanket to sit on while you enjoy warm weather on the north lawn of the library with family members or coworkers. A variety of music will be played throughout the month, beginning with The Good, The Bad, and The Blues on July 6 and ending with Extra Stout, performing Irish and folk music, on July 27. Food vendors will also be available. Wednesdays through July 27. 12:15-1:15pm. North lawn of the Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Thursday 7 [music]

Thursday Music: Hear This, a Toledo Listening Party - Inspired by artist Fred Tomaselli’s love of music and his long-tradition of record parties, the museum hosts its own community listening event. Bring your favorite tune, happiest recent discovery, or whatever other single piece of music you’d like to share in any format: vinyl, cassettes, CD’s or electronic. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. 419255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Friday 8 [music]

Noon Tunes on the Lawn - Bring a lawn chair and your lunch to the park for an hour of bluesy rock n’ roll music from local musician Chris Shutters. Noon. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

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Lagrange Street Polish Festival - Polish heritage and culture will be celebrated at this annual festival in the Polish Village on Lagrange Street. All entertainment and festivities are family friendly. A festive weekend through July 10. 5-11pm Friday, noon11pm Saturday, noon-7pm Sunday. $5/ general admission, $3/Sunday, free/ ages 8 and younger. Lagrange St., 3106 Lagrange St. polishfestival.org

Saturday 9

[miscellaneous]

Classics on Main Car Show - Enjoy checking out fancy cars during the 15th Annual Classics Car Show. All makes and models, both in mint-factory condition and customized. Registration is required If you’d like your car to be displayed. Noon-4pm. $12/pre-registered, $15/ day of show. Bowling Green, Main St. classicsonmainbg.com

[sports]

“Putts Fur Mutts” Golf Outing and Putt Putt Event - The day will include 18 holes of golf with cart and range balls or 18 or 36 holes of Putt Putt, prizes for the top three golf teams. Presented by Paws & Remember of Northwest Ohio. Registration required. 8am/golf begins, 10am/ Putt Putt. Golf prices: $340/team, $85/ individual; Putt Putt: $25/per person (children welcome). Bedford Hills Golf Club, facebook.com/puttsfurmutts

[music]

Get The Led Out - From the bombastic and epic, to the folksy and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. 8pm. $20.50+. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Sunday 10 [art]

Intro to Pastel Workshops - Try out the medium during a short intro class with pastel professional Mary Jane Erard. 2-4pm. $35. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Monday 11 [sports]

LPGA Marathon Classic - The tournament, first held in 1984 at Glengarry Country Club (presently Stone Oak Country Club), moved in 1988 to Highland Meadows Golf Club, a traditional course with narrow fairways and well-bunkered greens. Watch as some of the best women golfers face off for the 2016 title. Presented by Owens Corning & Owens-Illinois. Through July 17. Prices vary/adults, free/ ages 17 and under with a paying adult, free/active and retired military, police and firefighters with valid ID. Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. marathonclassic.com

Wednesday 13 [benefit]

Chicks for Charity: Chicks Mix ‘16 - During this special garden party, women and girls ages 3-93 will enjoy food, beverages, mingling, raffles and silent auctions. Every penny raised will directly benefit Mom’s House, an organization which helps local, low-income single moms and their children. 5:30-9pm. $20-$37. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-241-5554. momshousetoledo.org

Thursday 14 [outdoors]

Evening Guided Tour - Experience the 17 acre gardens of Schedel with a guided tour lead by master gardener Elaine Mylander. Learn about the estate’s common plants and flowers, as well as some of the hidden gems of the garden. A complimentary glass of wine is available be-

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[miscellaneous]

1930s Game Night - Enjoy the opportunity to play like it’s 1939. Inside the ‘Game Room’ you’ll learn and play parlor games from the early days of the Manor House with an ice cream social to round out the afternoon. Registration required. 4-6pm. $5. Wildwood Preserve Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

[art]

3rd Thursday Loop - Come explore Downtown Toledo’s amazing arts and cultural institutions, creative community, local businesses, and unique neighborhoods at the 3rd Thursday Loop, each month, yearround! 5-9pm. Buses are $1 per event for unlimited rides throughout the evening. Downtown Toledo. theartscommission.org

Saturday 23 [miscellaneous]

Underlying - Eric Zeigler, professor of Photography and New Media at the University of Toledo, explores the relationship between science and photography during his solo exhibit of abstracted images rended from NASA and other scientific organizations. 6-9pm, Thursday, June 16. Through July 30. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. river-house-arts.com

Hunting History - Take a day and experience living history programs and activities as you uncover what really happened way back when. Hunting History events change by date, like Radio Relay Day, which explores the history behind communication before the Internet. Whatever the theme, discovering the history behind well-known items is sure to teach how we’ve come so far. Wolcott House, 1035 River Rd., Maumee. 419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org Free

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Summer Solstice Celebration - Swing by for some live music by Johnny Rodriguez, free food, beer and wine. Donations from the evening will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. 6-8pm. Darlington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 2735 Darlington Rd. 419-531-4465. embassyhealthcare.net Free

Learn the Art of Ceramics: Beginners & Beyond - Whether you’re a novice or an experienced potter, this Sunday evening class is a great way to get handson experience in the world of ceramics. Work with clay by hand, try wheel throwing, and experiment with new techniques. $110. 5-8pm Sundays. July 24August 28. Lourdes University Art Dept. Canticle Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. 419-824-3685. esvaluly@lourdes.edu, sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org

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Thursday 21 [outdoors]

Active 55! Try-it: Kayaks - These onehour programs teach the basics of kayaking. Give it a try to see if you want to sign up for a class or eco-tour. For ages 55+. Registration required. 10-11am. $12. Wiregrass Lake Metropark, 201 N. Eber Rd., Holland. 419-407-9701. metroparkstoledo.com

[music]

The Beach Boys - The group continues to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut more than 50 years ago. And now Beach Boys interest again rocks the world.

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[art]

Thursday 28 [art]

Afterhours Tours: Plensa at Twilight Stroll through the Sculpture Garden for a tour of Jaume Plensa’s incredible figurative sculptures with a docent for a flashlight-lit tour of the illuminated sculptures. Enjoy drink and conversation prior to the tour. Space is limited, reserve your spot in advance. 7-9pm. $20/non-members, $15/ members. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Painting with Donna: Sunflower Apron Paint a beautiful sunflower on an apron for a practical and pretty new accessory. Led by artist Donna Ebert, this is a project for everyone— no matter your skill level. Space is limited. 6pm. $40. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

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8pm. $31+. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

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fore the tour at 6pm at the Brown Welcome Center. Registration required. 6pm. $18. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

Saturday 30 [music]

1964: The Tribute - One of the greatest and most authentic Beatles tribute groups, audiences will take a musical journey to an era that will live in all of our hearts forever. 8pm. $35. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Sunday 31 [art]

24th annual Art on the Mall - Stroll the University of Toledo’s main campus for one of our area’s best known and loved annual art events. Drawing nearly 12,000 people annually, art lovers, music fans, artists and more come together for a day of creativity. 10am-5pm. The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2586. utfoundation.org Free

Ongoing art events:

Cary Ferguson Art Exhibit & Reception - Cary Ferguson of Ferguson Gallery in Marblehead will exhibit works in her exhibition, “Seasonal Expressions”. Through October. 3-5pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens Brown Welcome Center McAlear Gallery, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org Free Call for Artists: Art Walk on the Bay - For those interested in getting a booth or tent for The Point Place Art Walk, to be held October 1, submit applications by September 1. pointplaceartwalk@yahoo.com for more info. Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape - A solo exhibition of works by the Spanish artist. See large, figurative outdoor sculptures, 22 drawings and ten etches through November 6. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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