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Spring skin spruce-up

ery few individuals realize that 80% of their facial appearance with aging is due to prior sun exposure and subsequent skin damage. All the brown spots (“age spots”), broken blood vessels on the face, fine lines, and sagging skin are caused almost entirely by sun! What about the “worry lines” between your eyes, deep smile lines, upper lip lines (lipstick runs uphill), and your sagging jowls and neck? These unfortunate changes caused by prior sun exposure can be improved dramatically with pain-free, non-invasive cosmetic procedures performed by Dr. Handler. The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure painlessly heats damaged collagen under your skin to tighten and lift the sagging areas of the neck, jowls, upper arms, and abdomen. The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure utilizes radiofrequency energy (not laser) to uniformly heat the dermis (deeper layer) while the epidermis (top layer) is cooled and protected. This heating of the dermis causes immediate collagen contraction and tightening followed by new collagen production over a period of time. This procedure also encourages a natural repair process that results in further tightening, lifting, and younger-looking skin. With only ONE treatment, results are seen before leaving the office. Continued tightening and lifting of sagging skin occurs over a 6-month time period with results lasting 3-4 years! There is NO downtime and NO pain. The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip system has been utilized by Dr. Handler for many years with excellent results and very satisfied patients. For lines between the eyes (worry lines), crow’s feet, and the “sleepy and tired look with droopy eyelids,” the use of Botox or Dysport works well to improve these areas. The results are diminished lines and a more “wide awake” and less tired appearance. These products are also fantastic to reduce anxiety-induced underarm

Rejuvenation of aging hands

Photodamage plays a major role in the appearance of the hands and can give away one’s true age. The most common reason for treatment is brown (age) spots on the top of the hands and a “skeleton-like” appearance of the skin. This unfortunate result of sun damage can be greatly improved by utilizing a laser to destroy the brown spots. Further, Dr. Handler can reduce the signs of aging of the hands (veins and tendons showing through) with products that are used for facial sagging and wrinkling. Many patients have been treated for this form of “hand aging” with excellent results.

sweating for months after injections. This is also performed entirely by Dr. Handler with minimal pain with results of decreased sweating lasting 5-7 months and longer. The use of fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others, to “fill” deep smile lines and the marionette lines (the sad look) from the corners of the mouth produces immediate results lasting 12-15 months! Don’t look tired or sad! Since these products are combined with a numbing agent, the pain is minimal. Now, Dr. Handler utilizes the injection of a new filler called “Restylane Silk.” This product markedly improves upper and lower lip lines (lipstick lines). Restylane Silk also volumizes your lips and restores their natural curve while looking attractive and natural. Restylane Silk also can be utilized to minimize the “worry lines” between your eyes. There is no downtime with these non-invasive procedures. For fine lines, large pores, and brown (age) spots, the Clear and Brilliant laser produces awesome visual results after 3-5 treatments. This is a painless procedure whereby Dr. Handler utilizes a laser to produce thousands of small columns of empty space in your dermis, which your body fills with its own collagen. This results in softer, smoother, and diminished facial lines and smaller pores. There is NO downtime with this procedure. When the Clear and Brilliant laser is combined with Thermage CPT Deep Tip, the results are ideal for patients who desire no downtime or pain and predictable results of lifting sagging skin and smoothing fine lines. Dr. Handler is the only dermatologist performing this procedure in Northwest Ohio. Prospective clients who decide to have non-ablative cosmetic procedures performed by Dr. Handler are not gender specific. Men are now utilizing skin products for reducing the appearance of aging and having procedures to maintain their younger and vibrant look just as are women. Males seeking cosmetic procedures have tripled over the past 10 years in their desire to recapture their more youthful appearance. Age is not a factor in deciding to improve your self-image. Whether you seek to improve the appearance of your aging face, neck, or other “sagging” areas due to competition in the workforce or simply for your own self-esteem, these procedures and anti-aging products are for you!

Dr. Handler has performed these procedures for many years with very gratifying results and very satisfied patients. All of these cosmetic enhancements are performed entirely by Dr. Handler. To view before-and-after photographs of patients who have had these procedures performed by Dr. Handler, visit www.drharveyhandler.com. For more detailed information about the above-mentioned procedures or products, please call Dr. Handler’s office at 419-885-3400. Be sure to ask about specials available on many cosmetic procedures and products to diminish the signs of aging and obtain a more vibrant and youthful appearance of your skin. Also, please remember to have a yearly full body exam conducted by a board-certified dermatologist to check for skin cancer.

Hair loss in men and women

Are you losing hair from surgery, anaesthesia, illnesses, pregnancy, medications, stress, genetics, or “normal” hair loss secondary to aging or low blood levels of nutrients? There are many causes of hair loss in men and women. Most are not simply due to age or family history, and most are treatable. Now these problems of hair loss can be evaluated and there is hope for reducing your hair loss and stimulating new growth. Dr. Harvey Handler, boardcertified dermatologist of Sylvania, Ohio, has a medical treatment for decreasing your hair loss and increasing growth in many patients! After appropriate examination of your scalp hair and appropriate blood testing is performed by Dr. Handler to rule out treatable medical causes, Dr. Handler will discuss a product to decrease your hair loss, increase growth, and cause the hair you have be fuller and thicker. This is not a product that is forever. This new treatment works with or without Rogaine (minoxidil, which is forever) for reducing loss and promoting growth. Call Dr. Handler’s office to set up an appointment for a thorough evaluation and discussion of your particular hair loss and the therapy that will be individualized for you. Don’t assume because it “runs in the family” that you can do nothing to slow your hair loss. Most patients notice a decrease of loss in 30-60 days! ❦

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR LIFE

CHILDREN & PARENTING

14 Nobody’s Perfect Watch your language! by Sister Karen Zielinski, OSF 22 Spiritually Speaking A call for reverence (part 2) by Sister Mary Thill 27 Health Crossword, by Myles Mellor 29 Don’t get stuck in your comfort zone by Amanda Manthey 53 Coping with the high cost of education, by Scott D. Brown 55 A Walk in the Park Feet, do your stuff! by LeMoyne Mercer

32 Summer camp guide: Give your child a summer of discovery 43 Born to run, by Meliss Klorer, MRC 44 Foster parents needed: Will you open your heart and home? 45 Dear parents, by Mark S. Faber, USPTA Elite Professional 52 Advice for new moms from the upper classmates by Kat Tomasewski

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5 ProMedica launches dedicated pediatric rehab facility 12 Preppy children’s clothing boutique now open in downtown Sylvania 13 Elizabeth Scott places priority on food preparation 17 Celebrating 44 years in business, Super Fitness owner shares secrets of club’s success 20 12-year-old celebrates 10-year liver transplant anniversary, by Kara Steele 26 St. Clare Commons promotes easy access to services and amenities 26 St. Clare Commons names medical director 28 The Woodlands at Sunset House: A vibrant, luxurious lifestyle awaits 31 Mitchell Dermatology to move into new building 46 New Executive Director to lead Lutheran Home at Toledo 50 Medical team readies for Mercy Health Glass City Marathon 51 Non-Profit of the Month Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center

2 Spring skin spruce-up 6 Sound Advice from Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic by Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A 7 Toledo Clinic first in region to offer prevention of chemotherapy-related hair loss 8 Minimally invasive spine surgery by Ahmad Zakeri, MD, FAANS 10 Get the lead out! by Douglas A. Schwan, DC, Dip ac 16 Heel pain? Heartland can help! by Jim Berger 19 Improving sinus surgery outcomes with innovative stent, by Christopher Perry, DO, and Oliver Jenkins, MD 21 Laurels patients credit Anti-Gravity Treadmill for impressive rehab progress 24 Parkinson’s caregivers persevere with help of family, friends, and support groups 48 Walt's Corner Kale and apple salad 48 Insights on acoustic neuromas by Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A 54 Value trees! by Robin Small 55 What is Team Recovery?

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Dear Readers, Thank you for picking up the April issue of Healthy Living News. First let me extend my heartfelt thanks to all the advertisers who continue to find HLN a valuable, cost-effective component of their marketing strategy. Without their support—and that of our loyal readership—it would not have been possible to bring you this 60-page issue packed with locally written news content. As evidenced by the endearing image on our cover, this month’s issue features our 20th annual Summer Camp Guide. Check out the guide, beginning on page 32, and you’ll find camp options of all kinds— academic, athletic, musical, social, and creative—to make this a summer of discovery for your kids. Also in this issue, Ron Hemelgarn, owner of Super Fitness, now celebrating

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their 44th anniversary, shares the secrets of his success (p. 17); Dr. Burton Rogers discusses the extensive medical preparation underway for the upcoming Mercy Health Glass City Marathon (p. 50); Dr. Tim Kasunic of The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers offers his perspective on innovative technology that helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy (p. 7); Drs. Christopher Perry and Oliver Jenkins of Toledo Clinic ENT share their insights on the new Propel Sinus Stent for patients with chronic sinusitis (p. 19); Dr. Ahmad Zakeri of the Toledo Clinic Neuroscience and Spine Institute describes the techniques and benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery (p. 8); Sara Schuette, director of ProMedica Total Rehab, introduces the new, state-of-

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roMedica has long offered pediatric rehabilitation services to our community at their ProMedica Flower Hospital and ProMedica Center for Health Services locations. But as these programs expanded in popularity, the room available to treat children at these two sites grew tighter and tighter. To resolve this space dilemma while enhancing their therapy offerings, ProMedica recently opened a state-of-the-art, 7,000-square-foot facility dedicated specifically to the rehabilitation needs of the pediatric population. The new facility, called ProMedica Total Rehab Pediatrics, is located at 4041 W. Sylvania Ave., across from Franklin Park Mall, and will treat kids with a wide variety of therapy needs. “We’ve combined and consolidated all our pediatric therapists at one site in a building designed for our youngest and most vulnerable patients,” says Sara Schuette, PT, director of ProMedica Total Rehab and director of Service Line Development for ProMedica Total Rehab. “From kids right out of the neonatal intensive care unit to those with cerebral palsy, autism or other diagnoses, we can treat them all in one location.” Schuette notes that ProMedica Total Rehab Pediatrics treats pediatric patients with a wide variety of developmental delays and offers all three primary rehab components, including physical therapy to work on kids’ gross motor skills, such as walking, running and jumping; occupational therapy to develop fine motor skills; and speech therapy to address issues with communication and learning. The facility also has Neuro Developmental Treatment certified therapists on staff and provides treatment and assistive communication devices for kids with hearing impairments. In addition to its 12 private treatment rooms, ProMedica Total Rehab Pediatrics features several specialized areas that help the therapy team achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Among them are a sensory gym for helping kids with autism or other sensory-processing problems overcome their unique challenges, a gross motor gym complete with an adaptive climbing wall specifically designed for kids with disabilities, and a developmental gym for younger

ProMedica launches dedicated pediatric rehab facility children with developmental delays. “These are just some of the innovative ways we try to unlock our young patients’ potential and help them reach their developmental goals,” Schuette says.

The chance to be a daughter, again. She further explains that a special bond often develops between the therapists and their pediatric patients, remarking, “We often work with these kids for long periods and have the opportunity to see them grow, develop and achieve milestones over the course of years. In that time, we come to think of them as ‘our kids’ and to take pride in their accomplishments alongside their parents.” Looking ahead, Schuette is optimistic about the difference ProMedica Total Rehab Pediatrics can make in kids’ lives. “We’ve always been a very busy program with highly-trained therapists on staff, but we simply ran out of room. Now, with the new 7,000-square-foot clinic— Total Rehab’s largest outpatient site—we have all the space and facilities we need to help kids achieve optimum outcomes. In fact, we’re already seeing more than 100 patients per day at the facility,” she says. “We’re just excited to have a specialized clinic to treat these kids!” ❦

ProMedica Home Health Care provides all the services your mom needs to keep her at home, and healthy. We will take care of monitoring her after her surgery, providing wound care, physical therapy, and home medical equipment for you and for your mom. ProMedica is the local health care system that can care for her at every stage from getting her to the doctor to making sure that her medications are working for her. It’s all about being well connected. To connect with ProMedica Home Health Care, call 800-234-9355.

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: I have a hearing loss that I wear hearing aids to correct. During the spring and fall seasons, I notice that my hearing loss fluctuates and appears like it’s getting worse and then better. I have just gone through a battery of tests for allergies and have been told I am allergic to certain grass, weeds, and pollen. My question to you is, can any type of allergies affect one’s hearing?

: Great question, and the timing is appropriate since spring is right around the corner. Allergies affect many people in different ways, and so-called seasonal allergies are known to cause hearing issues. Our immune system reacts to allergens by releasing histamine, which may lead to inflamed nasal cavities, sinuses, and airways. Mucus starts to build

up, and then the congestion, itchy or watery eyes, and sneezing may cause our ears to act up. We have a Eustachian tube, which opens and closes to drain the fluid, equalizing the pressure between the outer and middle ear cavity. The tubes are connected to the nose and throat, and if they become clogged and aren’t able to drain properly, the fluid may then build up in our ears, causing a number of possible problems. One potential problem is what we call a conductive hearing loss, which is the inability of sound waves to travel from the outer ear to the middle ear where the ossicular

chain (three little bones) is situated. Essentially, the fluid prevents the sound from continuing on the path to the inner ear without disturbance. The nerve function of the ear is not disturbed; only the outer and middle ear ability is compromised. This is usually a temporary event and will clear up after medical treatment is sought. Another complication from allergies may be the entrapment of fluid in the middle ear cavity. When this happens, bacteria may grow and there’s a good chance that a middle ear infection will develop. This is also a treatable condition and should not be ignored because leaving it untreated may result in permanent hearing loss and/or scarring in the ear tissue. Some patients also complain

of pressure in their ear, and that’s probably due to the amount of fluid behind the tympanic membrane (eardrum). It sounds like you should make your audiologist aware of your allergies because you may require flexibility with your hearing aids. You will have good days when you hear well, but then if the allergies flare up, you may have a period when you don’t hear quite as well. Your hearing device should have different listening programs or the option to adjust volume to increase or decrease the hearing level. And remember, as you’re experience fluid or congestion, the hearing aids may also have pollen attacking them. Make sure the microphones are cleaned to avoid poor sound quality or no sound at all. This might require another visit to your audiologist but is well worth the time. I hope this is helpful information, and happy spring! ❦ Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A, is a Doctor of Audiology with Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic, located at 1125 Hospital Dr., Suite 50 in Toledo (419-383-4012) and 1601 Brigham Dr., Suite 160 in Perrysburg (419-873-4327).

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omen who undergo chemotherapy for breast cancer often have to grapple with an emotionally devastating side effect to this potentially life-saving treatment—the complete loss of their hair. Though the hair typically begins to grow back within a matter of weeks after treatment has been discontinued, seeing that different person in the mirror every day can be both distressing and demoralizing. The good news is, breast cancer patients may have an ally in their fight against chemo-related hair loss in the DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System. DigniCap, developed by Dignitana, is now available in major cancer centers and community oncology groups nationwide, including The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers, which was the first center in our region to offer this technology. DigniCap was designed to reduce the severity of chemotherapy-induced hair loss and has been FDA cleared for use with treatment regimens associated with breast cancer. In fact, in a rigorous multi-center clinical trial conducted in the US, seven out of 10 patients with early stage breast cancer who used DigniCap kept at least 50 percent of their hair. The DigniCap system consists of a tight-fitting silicone cooling cap that is placed directly on the head, and an outer neoprene cap that insulates and secures the silicone cap. The cooling cap is connected to a cooling and control unit with touch-screen prompts. A liquid coolant circulates throughout the silicone cap, delivering consistent and controlled cooling to all areas of the scalp. The system provides a gradual cool down, and the temperature never drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for maximum patient comfort and treatment tolerance. According to Dr. Tim Kasunic of The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers, “Chemotherapy can cause hair loss because it works by targeting rapidly dividing cells, and cancer cells are the most rapidly dividing. But it can attack other rapidly dividing cells as well, such as the blood cells, mucosal lining, fingernails, and hair follicles. DigniCap reduces the risk of hair loss because the cold constricts the blood vessels in the scalp so chemo

drugs can’t reach the hair follicles,” Bobbi Johnson, one of Dr. Kasunic’s patients, strongly advocates using cooling cap technology like DigniCap to reduce chemo-induced hair loss. Two years ago, after being diagnosed with lung cancer, she used an earlier form of the technology (developed by Penguin) to limit her hair loss during chemo. “I was on a toxic level of the drug that really should

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alleviate one of the most devastating aspects of chemotherapy. Going through cancer is difficult enough without the additional physical and emotional turmoil of chemo-induced hair loss. Not all women will choose to use this technology, but for those who do, it can make a tremendous difference in their overall emotional well-being throughout the treatment process,” says Dr. Kasunic. ❦ Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers, located at 4126 N. Holland Sylvania Road,

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s a practicing spine neurosurgeon in Toledo since 1995, many of my patients have recently been inquiring about minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). With the vast advertising campaigns promoting laser spine surgery, patients have been wondering whether laser spine surgery is an option for them. In this article, I will introduce you to the philosophy of MISS and address the use of lasers in spine surgery.

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What is MISS? The idea of less invasive surgery on the spine has been around for decades; however, it has become commonplace in most modern spine practices today. The concept is straightforward. How can one treat spine disorders and achieve the same outcomes while minimizing the surgical risks and maximizing its benefits? The MISS concept has been used to transform how we plan surgeries and what type of instruments and technology we use, and has been shown in many procedures to decrease the risk of bleeding and infection as well as shorten recovery time and rehabilitation. One example is the lumbar fusion procedure. In the past, lumbar fusion

required a long midline incision; extensive detachment of muscles from the bone; then placement of screws, rods, spacers, or cages and harvest of bone from the iliac crest (hip bone); and sometimes significant blood loss. In contrast, now the same procedure is performed using smaller incisions to the side of the spine where screws and rods can be placed by carefully separating the muscle fibers without detaching them from the vertebrae. Use of intraoperative CT-guided navigation has improved accuracy and minimized radiation exposure to the patient and staff. This operation is now routinely performed at times with

MISS has been shown to decrease the risk of bleeding and infection as well as shorten recovery time and rehabilitation in many procedures. shorter hospital stays, less blood loss, faster recovery time, and less need for pain medications. Use of new bone extenders for graft material has obviated the need for harvesting bone from the patient, which carries significant risks.

How does MISS work? In order to reach the vertebrae, discs, and nerves that lie deep in the skin, fat, and muscle, these tissues must be moved out of the way. Use of less invasive routes to these target areas is done by using anatomical corridors in order to minimize collateral damage to surrounding tissues, while reaching the same long-term outcomes as established in more

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conventional open surgeries. Many techniques are used to minimize surgical trauma during MISS. Use of specialized retractors (tubular retractors) by some surgeons in our practice to perform lumbar microdiscectomies helps keep muscles out of the way and can be done through smaller incisions, resulting in better cosmetics, and many are performed as an outpatient procedure in our ambulatory surgery center, cutting costs significantly. Percutaneous (through small skin incisions) placement of rods and screws, as opposed to traditional approaches that require extensive displacement of muscle and other tissues from the surface of the spine, has become commonplace by the Toledo Clinic Neurosurgeons over the past decade. This approach is done through small incisions using x-ray or state-of-the-art real-time intraoperative CT scanning and computerized navigation. Its utility spans from common lumbar fusion procedure (lateral, PLIF, TLIF) to treatment of unstable spinal fractures.

With minimally invasive percutaneous non-fusion techniques, motion can eventually be restored to normal. When using traditional techniques to fuse the spine across the fractured spine, many segments of motion in the patient’s spine are sacrificed. With minimally invasive percutaneous non-fusion techniques, motion is eventually restored to normal when the rods and screws are removed a few months later. A more recent addition to our MISS armamentarium is the use of more novel direct lateral approaches to the spine (DLIF, XLIF, OLIF) adopted by many spine surgeons in the Toledo area, including Toledo Clinic spine surgeons. This is performed by approaching the spine through a small skin incision on the side of the abdomen and carefully separating the psoas muscle on the side of the vertebrae and discs to treat many pathologies of the spine, including degenerative disc disease and fusions, tumor resection, trauma, and infection to name a few. Lastly, motion-preservation technologies are being adopted by some surgeons, such as total disc replacement in the cervical spine.

What conditions can be treated using MISS? MISS is a concept and philosophy that can be applied to many and most spine conditions and is not unique to spine surgery. Examples are lumbar microdiscectomies, fusion procedures (lateral, TLIF, PLIF, XLIF, DLIF, OLIF), central and foramina spinal stenosis with and without spondylolisthesis, tumors, infection, synovial cysts, and spondylolysis.

Toledo Clinic Neurosurgery The region’s most experienced Neurosurgeon team are now offering Minimally Invasive Back Surgery at the Toledo Clinic’s Outpatient Surgery Center. Minimally Invasive Back Surgery offers relief for patients without the complications associated with traditional open back surgery.

What about laser spine surgery? Despite popular perception that lasers are futuristic, top-of-the-line, modern technology, they are very rarely used by spine surgeons during MISS. When asked by my patients on this topic, it helps to explain the concept underlying the use of lasers in spine surgery. Laser is not a new technology and has been used in medicine since 1973. A laser is a focused beam of light used to generate heat and is used as a tool by heating tissues to remove them or by heating the outer covering of the disc (the annulus) to eliminate pain originating from the disc itself and not by pressing on the nerves to treat chronic discogenic back pain (back pain resulting from inflammatory changes in the disc). It is simply another tool and cannot cut through bone, and since nerves are close to discs, one risk of lasers is the possibility of damaging nerves. A laser is used as a marketing tool by some centers. In our practice we have seen many patients return with recurrent symptoms after undergoing “laser surgery.” Lasers may play a small part in the surgical procedure, yet these surgeries still require a skin incision, muscle and other tissue dissection, and usually bone removal using traditional tools. It’s not a magic wand that can be waved over the patient, relieving their back and leg pain. Toledo Clinic Neurosurgeons are in agreement with the recommendations put forth by both the North American Spine Society (NASS) and American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) stating that laser disc decompression (LDD) is not indicated. It is not endorsed for open, minimally invasive, or percutaneous surgical techniques, as it has not been shown to be effective. In conclusion, minimally invasive concepts and techniques are currently applied in a large variety of

Benefits to Minimally Invasive Back Surgery at the Toledo Clinic are: • Home the same day • Shorter recovery time • Less risk of postoperative complications • Small incisions leave less scaring • Less trauma to the patient’s body • Comprehensive Care from initial consultation through to post-op rehabilitation • Substantial cost savings associated with outpatient surgery Comprehensive Care with the Toledo Clinic’s on-site services includes: Radiology

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spinal surgical procedures by both neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons. As opposed to open spine surgery, MISS can be faster in experienced hands, safer, and require less recovery time. The potential benefits as cited by the AANS are: • Better cosmetic results from smaller skin incisions • Less blood loss from surgery • Reduced risk of muscle damage since less or no cutting of muscle is required • Reduced risk of infection • Less postoperative pain and medication use • Faster recovery from surgery and less rehabilitation required • Many are performed as outpatient procedures. ❦ For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Toledo Clinic Neuroscience and Spine Institute at 419-479-5858.

as diarrhea, or expose your body to potential long-term distress. Unfortunately, the news gets worse from here. If you think bottled water by Douglas A. Schwan, is safe, you better think again. ApDC, Dip ac proximately 40% of bottled water is nothing more than tap water. Distilled water is not an option because it lacks healthy salts and minerals. Drinking distilled water will drain these minerals and salts directly from your body, Most of the northern Midwest causing potential imbalances. Another gets its drinking water from the Great head fake are the so-called vitamin Lakes. All our wastewater eventu- waters. These are nothing more than ally drains into these lakes. Add to high-fructose-laden drinks, and most that the toxins from algae blooms, start with distilled water, which we industrial runoff, and agricultural already know is bad for you. runoff, and you have the makings So what can diligent people do to of a nasty soup. protect themselves? Since tap water is To be sure, our water-treatment the most easily accessed and available plants do a fairly good job at get- source of water, we can start there. ting most of the bad stuff out, but We can take this water and render it problems can happen in an aging safe for consumption. Basically there system lacking proper resources to are three different approaches to provide adequate maintenance. And obtaining clear, fresh, and safe water even then, large storms from our taps. and increased demand The first method is to can lead to undertreated install a reverse-osmosis or even untreated water system. These are typientering the system. cally under-the-counter Once water leaves the systems or plumbed into treatment plant, there the water supply in the could still be problems basement. RO systems downstream. Pipes conare excellent at removtaining lead can be found Older homes can still contain ing heavy metals and lead water pipes. in older municipal sysother contaminants in tems, as is the case in Flint, your water, including fluMichigan, and older homes can still oride, lead, mercury, cysts, chlorine, contain lead water pipes. and more, yet they share the same The water-treatment process itself, drawbacks as drinking distilled water as well as the distribution system, often since they remove healthy minerals introduce chemicals and pollutants as well. Some systems add these esinto your water. These may cause sential minerals back in as a final step. immediate visible side-effects, such RO systems tend to be an expensive

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owinkles, a brand new preppy children’s clothing boutique, opened in downtown Sylvania on February 5, 2016. Located at 5627 Main Street, the new boutique features children’s clothing from newborn to size 8 for girls and boys. Bowinkles also offers many baby gift ideas as well as monogramming on almost all items. The boutique carries lines such as Splendid, Little Giraffe, Freshly Picked, Mayoral, Mudpie, Andy and Evan, and many more designers from all over the world. Founded by mother-daughter duo Jane Wurth and Stephanie Pilgrim, the owners of Bowinkles are ecstatic

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about their new venture. “We are excited about bringing a fresh look to children’s clothing in the Toledo area,” says owner Stephanie Pilgrim. “It’s great to now have a specialty store in Sylvania where you can purchase baby and children’s items that are unique and different from what is found at the big box stores.” Bowinkles is open from 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sundays. For more information, visit www.bowinkles boutique.com, call 567-455-5939, or visit us on Facebook.

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ood is important to all of us, and are striving to provide our staff with mealtime is a particularly important continuing education opportunities in event for residents of assisted-living food safety and sanitation. The more and long-term-care facilities. It is you know, the better for everyone.” certainly a time to get much-needed Chef Monica says the certification nourishment, but breakfast, lunch, shows Elizabeth Scott believes in its and dinner also offer residents the staff and wants to invest in them, opportunity to socialize and interact adding, “It also helps us prepare for with others. health inspections, which happen The Elizabeth Scott Community, frequently in our department.” a family owned and operated inThere are more advanced levels of dependent-living, assisted-living, the food safety course, and Elizabeth and skilled-nursing facility, places Scott plans to pursue them. “The next a priority on food preparation. Its food safety course is Level Two, which dietary staff recently completed the provides a ServSafe Certification. I Level One Food Safety Course Certi- have this certification and will be fication offered by the Lucas County renewing and participating in this Health Department. The certification program,” says Chef Monica. was held on site at Elizabeth Scott on Chef Monica has been the Executive th Friday, March 4 . The Lucas County Chef at Elizabeth Scott for the past two Health Department spent an after- years. She began her culinary career noon training Elizabeth Scott staff as an 18-year-old dietary assistant at members. Elizabeth Scott. Later, she became “I believe this program is valuable a production cook and spent five for everyone at Elizabeth Scott and years there before leaving to attend not just the dietary staff,” says Eliza- Owens Community College, where beth Scott’s Executive Chef, Monica she received an Associate’s Degree Jazwiecki. “Our certification is also in Business with a specialization in important to the residents and their Food Management. family members because it shows we While attending college, Chef 10.25x5_ES_SkilledRehFac_Ad_HL_915_HI.pdf 1 9/22/15 10:22 AM

Monica worked part-time at the Toledo Zoo as a supervisor in the Karamu Barbecue restaurant. After receiving her degree, she spent two and a half years as a chef/production manager for a Waterville assisted-living facility. She was then hired by the Maumee Bay State Park Lodge & Conference Center, where she worked for six years as a line cook, sous chef, and eventually executive chef before being hired by Elizabeth Scott. “Monica is a great addition to our staff,” says Paul Bucher, Elizabeth Scott Owner. “Monica is using her

Members of the Elizabeth Scott Community’s Dietary Department (back row) are pictured with two Lucas County Health Department members who trained Elizabeth Scott staff for the Level One Food Safety Course Certification.

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“Van-Accessible” spot. I drove down to the end of the lot and parked at an angle in two spots so I would not get blocked in by other cars when I had to deploy my ramp and ride my electric cart in and out of my van. I parked, and as I neared the store, the person in the sporty two-seater convertible was unlocking their door to leave—I went up to the driver. I told him that the spot he parked in was for a van that had been modified for a person who uses a wheelchair or electric cart. I told him that we needed a little more space, the striped areas next to parking spaces called “aisles,” to put our ramps or wheelchairs down. I was not angry or mean when I said this, but I advised him, “Next time, if you can get another handicapped space, please remember that some of us are dependent on the van-accessible ones.” He was gracious and said he did not know much about parking spaces or people confined to a wheelchair. That comment rattled me, and the teacher in me kicked in again. “Sir,” I said, “I am not confined to a wheelchair. I use an electric cart. The language we use represents a reality, and I am not confined to a wheelchair nor a victim of my disease.”He nodded and was very courteous, but I bet he was sorry he went grocery shopping that afternoon! Language is very important when speaking about anything. We need to be accurate and respectful when we use it when referring to persons with disabilities. The ADA (Americans

with Disabilities Act, 1991) spurred on many disability etiquette handbooks, from Easter Seals, the ADA itself, to the United Spinal Association. Common to all the publications is the fact that people with disabilities are not conditions or diseases. They are individual human beings. For example, a person is not an epileptic but rather a person who has epilepsy. First and foremost they are people. Only secondarily do they have one or more disabling conditions. Hence, they prefer to be referred to in print or broadcast media as people with disabilities. Also, the term “handicapped” really refers to barriers for people. The parking spaces we use are accessible spaces, not handicapped spaces. There are countless publications, websites, and booklets that explain accurate language when referring to people and topics related to disability. I like the one that the Diversity Leaders posted online: Here are six ways never to talk about disabilities: 1. Never say “a disabled person” or “the disabled.” Say a person or people “with disabilities.” Put the person first. A disability is what someone has, not what someone is. For instance, “mentally ill” is less respectful than “person with mental-health issues.” “Retarded” is never an appropriate term. Say “intellectual disabilities” or “cognitive disabilities.” 2. Never use the term “handicapped parking.” Use “accessible parking” instead. “Handicapped parking” is still in use (e.g., when referring to parking placards), though the word “handicapped” is offensive and has been virtually eliminated in most other contexts. Remove it from your organization’s vocabulary completely by using the term “accessible parking.” (It’s also more accurate, as accessible describes the parking and handicapped does not.) 3. Never use the term “impaired.” Use terms such as “low vision,” “hard of hearing,” or “uses a wheelchair” instead. Though it may be used in legal contexts, the word “impaired” can be offensive, as it implies damage. Many people with disabilities do not see themselves as damaged, but simply as different. 4. Never say “hidden” disabilities. Say “non-visible” or “non-apparent.”

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Many disabilities are not apparent, such as serious illnesses or chronic health conditions, sensory limitations, or mental-health and learning disabilities. When referring to these disabilities, avoid using “hidden,” as it has negative connotations, implying purposeful concealment or shame. 5. Whenever possible, don’t say “accommodations.” Say “adjustments” or “modifications.” This can be tricky, as accommodation has a specific legal meaning and must be used in certain contexts, like policy or government communications. However, accommodation suggests doing a favor

for the person who has a disability. An accommodation is a workplace or work-process modification made to enable an employee to be more productive. It is necessary and not a preference or privilege. The terms adjustment and modification capture this idea without suggesting a favor or special treatment, so are preferable whenever specific legal terminology is not required. 6. Never use victim or hero language; describe situations in a straightforward way. Don’t use language that portrays people with disabilities as victims, such as “suffers

from,” “challenged by,” or “struggles with.” Say “someone who uses a wheelchair” or “wheelchair user,” not “wheelchair-bound” or “confined to a wheelchair.” On the flip side, don’t use heroic language when people with disabilities complete everyday tasks and responsibilities. People with disabilities don’t see themselves as inspiring simply because they’re going about their daily lives. We all have challenges—working around those challenges is not heroic, it’s just human. Just remember that language rep-

resents reality. We need to be gracious and inclusive. How would you feel if language did not respectfully represent your or a loved one’s life experience? ❦ Sister Karen Zielinski is the Director of Canticle Studio. Canticle Studio is a part of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, OH’s overall advancement effort and has a mission of being a creative center where artists generate works, products, and services in harmony with the Mission of the Sisters of St. Francis. She can be reached at kzielins@sistersosf.org or 419-824-3543.

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HEEL PAIN? Heartland can help! by Jim Berger

eel pain affects nearly two million Americans each year and can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to debilitating pain. Among the conditions known to cause heel pain, plantar fasciitis is the most common. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia ligament, which runs along the bottom of the foot between the heel bone and the toes, develops tears and becomes inflamed. The most common symptom associated with plantar fasciitis is a burning, stabbing, or aching pain in the heel, which often occurs first thing in the morning upon getting out of bed. The pain may decrease as the fascia tissues warm up but can

easily return after periods of standing or physical activity or upon getting up after sitting. Most cases of plantar fasciitis do not require surgery and can be managed with conservative treatment. However, every person’s body responds to treatment differently and recovery times may vary. What causes plantar fasciitis? The usual culprit is excessive physical activity or exercise. Athletes are particularly prone to plantar fasciitis due to the repetitive or excessive stress that running, jumping, or other activities can exert on the tissues of the foot. Another potential contributing factor is wearing shoes that either don’t fit properly or provide inade-

quate support or cushioning, which can place significant stress on the plantar fascia ligament. The mechanics of the foot can play a role in plantar fasciitis as well. Flat feet, high arches, pronation, abnormal gait, or any other condition that causes the fascia tissue to become overworked or stretched abnormally can be a predisposing factor. How is plantar fasciitis treated? As mentioned, if the condition is caught early, simple, conservative approaches are often effective. Examples include changing your physical activities, resting the foot, icing the area, acquiring more supportive footwear, and using an orthotic insert. Medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may also be helpful in reducing the pain and inflammation of plantar fasciitis. If you should experience symptoms of plantar fasciitis, keep in mind that it’s important to seek medical advice before the heel pain and damage become worse, in which case more intense treatment may be required. Physical therapy, for example, is an important treatment intervention for plantar fasciitis. The goal of treatment for physical therapy is:

• Relieve inflammation and pain in the heel. • Improve strength, flexibility, and correct foot/gait/stride imbalances. • Return to daily activity and exercise. Heartland Rehabilitation offers very effective treatment interventions for plantar fasciitis. Everyone heals and responds to treatment differently, and Heartland has determined that the use of multiple treatment approaches has greater impact and promotes quicker recovery. Treatment options include: Astym: regenerates healthy soft tissue (muscle, tendon, etc.) and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions. It was scientifically developed to resolve the underlying causes of the problem rather than temporarily relieving symptoms. Dry needling: the use of acupuncture needles to relieve muscular pain and myofascial (muscular) disorders. It helps to accelerate healing by causing a micro lesion within the pathological tissue, thus allowing for increased circulation to the injured

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area, improved oxygen delivery, and stimulation of the neural pathways that can block pain messages as they travel from your central nervous system to your muscles. Cold laser/electrical stimulation: Low level laser therapy and electrical stimulation promote the body’s natural healing process at a cell/tissue level. This approach increases light energy to the cell, which produces an increase in ATP production, allowing normalization of cell function, pain relief, and healing. Kinesio taping: a rehabilitative taping technique that, depending on how it is applied, will reduce edema and pain. It can help facilitate a weak muscle and improve proper joint mechanics as well as provide support to joint structures. Exercise: Appropriate stretching exercises involving the foot and lower extremity are taught and expanded upon.

Shoes: Proper fitting shoes and inserts are also recommended for many individuals. Heartland refers individuals to the experts in shoe supports: Second Sole and Dave’s Running Shop. If you are interested in finding out more about astym, dry needling, cold laser, or kinesio taping, contact any of our five locations: Arrowhead 419-897-9822; Oregon 419-697-8000; Perrysburg 419-874-2657; Westgate 419-536-8030; and Bedford, MI 734856-6737. Complimentary spring screenings are being offered at all locations as well ❦ Source: plantar-fasciitis.org Heartland Rehabilitation Services is a provider of outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, and wellness services. Call Jim Berger, Area Manager, at 419-787-6741 for more information about services, treatment, and educational programs.

Celebrating 44 years in business, Super Fitness owner shares secrets of club’s success

or any business to stay in operation for over four decades is a noteworthy milestone. But for a fitness club to reach this impressive degree of longevity in a hyper-competitive industry that sees new operations come and go continuously is a remarkable achievement indeed. So, with Super Fitness now marking 44 years of service to the Toledo community, HLN recently sat down with the club’s owner, Ron Hemelgarn, to get his insights on why Super Fitness has been an area mainstay—and inspired such loyal patronage—for as long as it has. Here’s what he had to share with us: HLN: Is there something different about your business model that keeps Super Fitness going and growing while other clubs come and go? Hemelgarn: A big piece of the puzzle is that we’re locally owned and operated while many other clubs manage from a distance. That means we’re always on hand to ensure basic procedures are followed properly, our facilities and equipment get the necessary TLC and maintenance, and our members consistently receive the high-quality service and benefits

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equipment, each of which changes the angle of attack on the particular muscle so members don’t become “immune” to the exercises they’re doing and experience diminishing fitness returns over time. As far as maintenance and cleaning are concerned, we’re fanatical about both. The formula we work from has three components: cleanliness, maintenance, and great service. If all three are in line, you get excellent results. So we have full-time maintenance people on staff who regularly survey the equipment and immediately repair anything that needs to be fixed. And we’re proud that we’re second to none with respect to cleanliness. Our cleaning staff is on the job from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day, and they do a lot of steam cleaning, wiping down, and sanitizing of equipment.

ized and accommodative facilities and equipment to ensure virtually anyone can come here to reach their fitness goals, from our separate Super Fit Kids and Ladies Only sections to our specialized equipment designed especially for obese members and those who use a wheelchair. I always like to say that exercise adds years to your life and life to your years, and I find proof of that every time I see all our senior members—some of whom are over 100 years old—laughing and socializing as they exercise together. We really have become a social club for seniors from all over the area, and many of them have been with us since we opened our doors 44 years ago. HLN: From what you’ve

HLN: The cost of a Super Fitness membership has remained at $19.95 per month for many years now. Why is it so important to keep the cost of membership low? Hemelgarn: We recognize that many of our members are living paycheck to paycheck, but they still need exercise, so from the beginning we’ve been committed to offering memberships that deliver the best possible value at an affordable price. In fact, when we first opened 44 years ago, our membership fee was only slightly lower at $16.50 per month. Even with keeping our cost so low all these years, we’ve continued to grow and expand to provide more equipment and better facilities. We also refuse to “nickel-anddime” our members. For example, while many clubs charge extra for personal training, we include the services of our expert trainers in the modest cost of membership. These are just some of the reasons people are willing to drive all the way here from places like Bowling Green, Ohio or Flat Rock, Michigan, passing 10 other clubs along the way.

seen over all your years in the fitness industry, what would you identify as the key to long-term success with an exercise program? Hemelgarn: The key is that last word—“program.” Whatever our members’ fitness goals are, whether it’s to lose weight, increase strength and muscle tone, become more flexible, decrease joint pain, or just improve their overall health, dedication to an exercise program is essential to their long-term success. Fitness doesn’t happen overnight or come from sporadic visits to the gym. If you commit to a program and work with a trainer who knows how to alter your regimen so you keep seeing results, you’ll reach or even surpass your goals.

HLN: Do you find that your members represent a good cross-section of the community? Hemelgarn: Absolutely! Our target demographic is everybody—people of every age, gender, race, size, and shape. Not only are people from all walks of life welcome here, but we also offer a wide range of custom-

HLN: What’s your message for the Toledo community as you celebrate the 44th anniversary of Super Fitness? Hemelgarn: I’d just like to say, thank you, Toledo, for a great 44 years, and we look forward to many more years of serving the community. We’ve been all over the world, but Toledo will always be home to us! ❦

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Improving sinus surgery outcomes with innovative stent by Christopher Perry, DO, and Oliver Jenkins, MD

acial pain, nasal congestion, and headaches are common for the millions of people suffering from sinusitis. For the people living with chronic sinusitis, who have the condition frequently, sinus surgery has become an option for relieving symptoms when medication has not worked. The inclusion of the Propel Sinus Stent is improving post-surgery outcomes for these patients. Propel utilizes an innovative technology to keep the sinus cavity open and deliver medication directly to the problem area in a comfortable and effective way. Traditionally, gauze was used to keep the surgical cavity open after sinus surgery. This can be uncomfortable for the patient and often gives the feeling of having to sneeze. After completing endoscopic sinus surgery, the stent is placed in the cavity to prop it open in a spring-

like fashion. It gradually delivers an anti-inflammatory medication locally to the sinus lining for 30 days after the surgery. Removal of the stent is unnecessary because Propel dissolves within 45 days. Propel was originally released in 2011 by Intersect ENT for use in sinus surgical procedures. In 2015, Intersect ENT chose a select group of 15 otolaryngology practices in the Propel Proponent Initiative to use the stent in an office setting while the patient is awake. We are honored that Toledo Clinic ENT was selected for this special launch that provides our patients with a cost-effective, painless, and safe alternative to traditional sinus surgery. In clinical studies of more than 200 Propel applications, the inclusion of this stent reduced the occurrences of additional medical or surgical therapies, oral steroids, and sinus polyps that may occur after traditional

sinus surgery. Propel works so well that patients find it improves their quality of life. They often breathe easier, smell things they didn’t realize they were missing, and resume the activities they love after suffering from chronic sinusitis. The sinuses are the cavities in the bones of the face that connect with the nasal cavities. They are lined with soft tissue and are normally empty with the exception of a thin layer of mucus. When the tissue becomes inflamed as a result of an infection or virus, mucus production increases and builds up, resulting in sinusitis symptoms that include nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and loss of smell and taste. For patients who have chronic

sinusitis, treatment includes reducing sinus inflammation, keeping the nasal passages draining, eliminating the cause such as a virus or bacterial infection, and reducing the sinusitis flare-ups. If medications have failed to decrease flare-ups and relieve symptoms, a sinus surgery or procedure is the next option. If you are considering sinus surgery to relieve symptoms of chronic sinusitis, the addition of the Propel Sinus Stent could positively impact your future sinus health. ❦ Dr. Christopher Perry and Dr. Oliver Jenkins are board-certified otolaryngologists and facial plastic surgeons with Toledo Clinic ENT. The clinic is the leading provider of otolaryngology and audiology in the Toledo area for treatment of chronic sinusitis, allergy testing and treatment, snoring and sleep apnea surgical treatment, and rhinoplasty surgery. For more information on the Propel Sinus Stent or to schedule an appointment, please call Toledo Clinic ENT at 419-724-8368.

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llison Herr was a very sick baby. Her life was consumed with countless medications, injections, and feeding tubes. Her skin and the whites of her eyes were extremely jaundiced with an orange tint. She had a huge distended abdomen with tiny extremities. Allison’s body was shutting down, and she was in desperate need of a liver transplant. Allison was born with biliary atresia, a rare disease that blocks the flow of bile from the liver to the gallbladder. She had her first surgery at 17 days old. “She had absolutely no quality of life,” Allison’s mom, Jenny, said. “It was an emotional rollercoaster.” At two years old, she weighed only 15 pounds, and she would sleep up to 20 hours a day because her energy was zapped. “The hope for a liver diminished, and I was preparing myself to lose a child,” Jenny said. “Every night, we would put her to bed and pray for just one more day with her.” In November 2005, when Jenny and her husband, Tommy, felt like the end was near, they took their three children on a trip to Disney World. They thought that was the last time they would all be together. “We didn’t think she would make it to the end of the year. The doctors said they were taking her week by week because her body was literally shutting down on the inside,” Jenny said. “Every day was our last day.” But everything changed when Jenny’s phone rang a little after midnight on January 21, 2006. It was Missy, Allison’s transplant coordinator at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Allison was going to receive a liver transplant. Tommy, Jenny, and Allison arrived at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital at 4:00 a.m. After one year and nine months on the waiting list, two-yearold Allison received a life-saving liver transplant. When Allison woke up after her surgery, the first thing Jenny noticed

were the bright whites of Allison’s eyes—they were no longer jaundiced. As Allison recovered, her energy and appetite increased, her distended abdomen became nonexistent, and she started walking and talking. “It was amazing. It was like life was coming back into her every single day,” Jenny said. Now, 12-year-old Allison can do everything she wants, from playing sports to riding horses. “She plays soccer, and she is the smallest but fastest one on the field. Everyone says ‘Look out for Number 2!’” Jenny said. “Her nickname is Firecracker because she goes nonstop. You just want to scream and shout, ‘This is life!’” Allison showcased her athleticism at the Donate Life Transplant Games of America, an Olympic-style competition for transplant recipients. She competed in the 2012 and 2014 Transplant Games, bringing home 13 medals in swimming and trackand-field events. She looks forward to participating in the 2016 Transplant Games in Cleveland. Jenny has written to Allison’s donor family, but she has not heard back. All she knows is that another child saved Allison’s life. “The emotion that donor families have to go through tears me up. It’s an emotional toll to know that we have our 12-year-old daughter and someone else doesn’t have their 12-year-old child,” Jenny said. “There is no other way to thank donor families than to take care of the life we were given and protect it forever.” Allison is grateful for the gift she received. “I love my new liver! My donor gave me the gift of life, so I can do everything my friends do,” Allison said. “I’m healthy, happy, and full of life.” ❦ Kara Steele is Director of Community Services for Life Connection of Ohio. Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor at www.lifeconnectionofohio.org.

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Laurels patients credit Anti-Gravity Treadmill for impressive rehab progress

ince The Laurels of Toledo introduced the state-of-the-art AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill® to their repertoire of therapeutic offerings, many of their inpatient and outpatient clients have achieved impressive rehab outcomes using this technology and are enthusiastic about sharing their experiences with others who might benefit from it. Robert Fey is one such patient. After undergoing total replacement surgery on his left knee, performed by Dr. James Lyions, Fey came to The Laurels for rehabilitation in February with the primary goal of getting back to the game of golf and rejoining the Old Phonies, a league consisting of retired telephone company employees. He also hopes to shoot his age (83)

Robert Fey

and make yet another hole-in-one before hanging up his golf bag. “I made my first hole-in-one at age 25 and my second at age 75, so I figure I’m due again at age 125. I’m hoping to make the third a little ahead of time,” he jests. When Fey arrived at The Laurels, he was using a walker and did rehab on an inpatient basis for just a matter of days. He’d heard about the AlterG from his son-in-law, Thomas Allred, who was at The Laurels a week ahead of him, and decided, “I want that too!” The AlterG, developed by NASA engineers while studying the biomechanics of exercise in space, uses differential air pressure technology to “unweight” (or “unload”) patients as they walk, stand, or perform various exercises on the treadmill under the close supervision of a therapist. The unit can unweight patients as much as 80 percent while allowing normal gait mechanics. To use the unit, patients put on special pants that zip into an inflatable chamber on the treadmill. The therapist then calibrates the machine and increases the air pressure in the chamber to the desired level. Video

cameras located at the front and on either side of the treadmill allow the patient and therapist to observe on a monitor exactly what’s going on with the patient’s gait from multiple vantage points. “They started me on the treadmill at

to return home—where he functions fairly independently—and replace his walker with a cane. He’s currently continuing his rehab journey at The Laurels on an outpatient basis and looking forward to getting back on the links. “All I have to do is make it to April! I think I’ll be ready by then,” he says. Allred certainly shares his fatherin-law’s appreciation for the AlterG, which has been a mainstay of his rehab program at the Laurels since he arrived there following bilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, perThomas Allred formed by Dr. Robert Kollmorgen. “I love this thing!” he enthuses 30 percent of my body weight while exercising in the and gradually increased the unit. “It allows you to weight over time,” Fey recalls. increase or decrease the “The first time I tried it, it felt speed and weighting, strange to be lifted up and depending on what Danny Bridge you’re able to handle, I was walking on my toes, so you can find that but I got used to it. Now I perfect balance for your think that thing is great! It lets you walk longer and stronger body. Four days after surgery, I was because of the way it unweights you.” walking at up to 60 percent of my Within three or four days of be- body weight.” ginning inpatient rehab, Fey was able Using the AlterG has also made

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a tremendous difference in Allred’s gait. He says that when he came to The Laurels, he was walking completely bowlegged, but he was able to relearn how to walk with much more normal mechanics with help from the AlterG’s video monitor system. However, Allred emphasizes that his impressive progress wasn’t just about the AlterG. “I have to thank all the people at The Laurels as well. Everyone here is incredibly nice, professional, and well-versed in what they do. If I have any question at all, I can stop anyone here and they’ll be happy to help. It’s like you’re in their family now,” he says. Laurels outpatient rehab guest Danny Bridge says that he’s thrilled he can walk in the AlterG without holding on to the side rails. “As soon as I got in there, I was saying, ‘Look, Mom, no hands!’” he recalls. Bridge has a leg-length disparity and wears a built-up left shoe as a result of multiple hip surgeries, the most recent of which left him without a functioning left hip joint. Perhaps not surprisingly, his biggest rehab challenges were pain management and overall walking mechanics. “When I first started, my foot always wanted

to turn outward and I found it very difficult to keep my leg straight. Working with the AlterG not only helped strengthen my legs and feet but also helped to normalize my gait significantly. I really love that machine!” he exclaims. Bridge still uses a walker, but, with help from the dedicated therapy team at The Laurels—and, of course, the

Spiritually Speaking A call for reverence (part 2) Reverence opens us to the beauties and the bounties of the natural world and moves us to do what we can to mend the Earth rather than continue to dominate her. —Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

For (St.) Francis, creation was not just a gift from God, but God’s fingerprints marked each blade of grass, each animal, each person. Therefore, everything, animate and inanimate, had to be treated with respect. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and awe, rather than gauge things—and people!—for their usefulness to us. We need to foster a

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id you know that April 22, 2016 is Earth Day? What are you going to do that will make the day meaningful for you and helpful for our dear Mother Earth? Did you know that Earth Day was first held in 1970 and has been held on April 22 every year since and is celebrated in more than 192 countries each year? Check out “Earth Day” on Wikipedia and learn more about it. Back to this year’s celebration… what are you going to do? We live in a country rich in resources of many kinds, and we are becoming increasingly aware of the fact that none of our resources will last forever. We have already used up some of them or polluted them to the extent that they are now harmful rather than useful. Just think about the Great Lakes, one of which we depend on for our very lives. If you were around for the big water crisis in Lake Erie in 2013, you have an inkling of what can happen when water, so necessary to sustain life, is polluted to the extent that it cannot be consumed. And what about the water fiasco in Flint, Michigan just recently exposed in the media? What did you do in 2013 and after to bring some resolution to the Lake Erie problem? Join a committee, use the water we do have more wisely, use less bottled water as the containers add to other pollution challenges, and say a prayer of gratitude each time you take a sip of water and thank God for this gift so freely given to us on this planet.

What about air pollution? What have you done to lessen it and its effects on our lives? Just as we have polluted the water on this planet by our greed, our lack of thinking about future generations, our inability to give up some comforts in order to have clean air, we have polluted another life-giving resource. Something that has happened since the first Earth Day in 1970 is the banning of smoking for health reasons. Who would have thought that was even possible in 1970? Human nature being what it is, non-smoking hasn’t been a total success, but it has made a difference in the health and welfare of many people since we became aware of just how harmful smoking is to our health and to the environment. Another change that would have been impossible to imagine in 1970 is the way cars are built today so that each decade or so, the pollutants from emissions will be less and less and may even reach zero some day. I know that there are many arguments against some of our solutions to the water and air pollution issues. The one argument that concerns me the most is the loss of jobs when less tobacco is grown, when farmers use fewer chemicals on their crops, when people begin to use other forms of transportation rather than cars. It seems to me, though, that because these major shifts in how we treat the environment take time, we are able to develop other ways of making a living so jobs will be there. We just need to learn new skills or change our lifestyle in order to accommodate a safer, cleaner, healthier way of life for all of us. This calls for reverence for the beautiful planet on which we live and move and have our being. Perhaps we can better appreciate what Pope Francis wrote in his encyclical letter, Laudato Si, “…creation can only be understood as a gift from the outstretched hand of the Father of all, and a reality illuminated by the love which calls us together into universal communion” (76). Let’s take this gift and see it through the eyes of St. Francis, the patron of ecology, who saw each blade of grass, each animal, each person marked with the fingerprints of God. ❦ Sister Mary Thill is a Sylvania Franciscan Sister. She is Patient Liaison for Mature Health Connections at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. She can be reached at 419-251-3600.

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Parkinson’s support groups, which allow them to interact and share experiences with others who are in the same situation and dealing with many of the same issues. In fact, after initially making the drive down to Columbus to participate in a group there, the Temmes, along with another local couple, decided to launch a support group that meets in Perrysburg, called the Parkinson’s Project. In addition, both are very active in the Parkinson’s Foundation of Northwest Ohio (PFNWO), and Nancy has done volunteer work for UTMC’s Parkinson’s Disease Interdisciplinary Clinic, headed by Dr. Lawrence Elmer, and has assisted with UTMC’s annual Parkinson’s Symposium. Her advice to those newly diagnosed and their caregivers: “Take it one day at a time, and remember that you can’t fix everything. Keeping this in mind will give you the strength to do what you need to do. ‘Accommodate but don’t surrender’ is what we live by.” Rob Traver faced many of the same challenges and worries as Nancy Temme when his wife, Jennifer, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s in June of 2014. He recalls that trying to grasp and accept the diagnosis emotionally was particularly difficult. “Jennifer was pretty young, just 42, when she was diagnosed, and she’s a wonderful person who takes good care of herself, so it was hard to come to grips with why this was happening to her. I worried about how the disease would progress and how it would affect our lives 10 to 15 years down the road." In the near term, Rob’s biggest concern is that Jennifer’s legs will freeze up while she’s walking, resulting in a fall, or, even worse, while driving, causing an accident. “It took me a while to accept the situation, but eventually I did,” he says. “It’s essential to get to acceptance as soon as you can, maintain a positive outlook, and try to stay active and exercise regularly.” The Travers are grateful for the support of their family and, like the Temmes, are big advocates of support groups and are involved in one for young-onset in Toledo and another in Perrysburg. “I can’t say enough

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about these groups. The first time we attended, I had no idea what to expect, but after that first meeting, I was so glad we went. The people are awesome and incredibly supportive and helpful. They also have speakers who come in and provide a lot of valuable information for us to think about. After we got involved with the Perrysburg support group, we decided to start our own, called Shakin’ Not Stirred, in Monroe County, where we live. We had our first meeting three months ago, and about 24 people attended, most of whom were newly diagnosed in the last year or two. It feels really good to help others who are in our same situation,” Rob says. With the help of a friend, Jennifer has also launched a team to help raise funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Last year, the team raised a total of $10,000 for the foundation, including $4,100 (after expenses) from their bowling fundraiser held in March. “This year’s bowling fundraiser, which will include a silent auction and raffle, will be held May 1, and we hope to double what we brought in last year at $8,200,” Rob adds. Brenda Gigliotti and her husband, Doug, who has had Parkinson’s for about 20 years, live in Elyria, Ohio but

have been traveling to Perrysburg to take part in the support group there for the past four to five years. As with Nancy Temme, Brenda’s biggest challenge as a caregiver right now is Doug’s frequent falls. He also has problems with his back that affect his walking, so it’s not always easy to determine what’s actually causing him to fall. “He tries to do as much as he can—sometimes more than he should—so I sometimes come home and find him lying somewhere,” Brenda says. In addition, they’ve had to overcome certain adverse side effects of Doug’s Parkinson’s medications, such as compulsive behavior. Brenda notes that constant care-

giving is very strenuous and can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to work and raise a family at the same time. She continues, “It never ends, and it’s very difficult for people outside the situation to understand what caregivers are going through. All you can do is keep going and try to work through problems one at a time.” The Perrysburg support group has been a great help to Brenda, and she’s made some very good friends there, including Stacey Dunbar, who also has a husband with Parkinson’s and is around her same age. “No one else knows what I’m going through like Stacey does,” Brenda states. Asked what advice she would offer to others taking on the role of caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s, Brenda replies, “The main thing is to stay positive, keep moving forward, and keep an open dialogue with the person you’re caring for. It’s important to understand what he or she is feeling and experiencing too.” For a list of support groups in our area and other helpful information and resources for Parkinson's patients and caregivers, please visit the Parkinson Foundation of Northwest Ohio website at pfnwo.org. ❦

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they’re also seeking innovative ways to reduce the financial burden for seniors who are considering making the community their permanent home. For example, the facility is currently offering a move-in special to anyone who signs up to become a member by June 1 of this year. “If you sign an admission agreement between now and June 1, you’ll receive your third month’s rent free,” Duke says. “This is just one more incentive to take advantage of our full continuum of care levels and wide range of services

St. Clare Commons promotes easy access to services and amenities

hrough two special offerings, St. Clare Commons, a Franciscan Living Community located at 12469 Five Point Road in Perrysburg, is striving to make access to their services and amenities as simple and seamless as possible for rehab clients and residents. The first offering, called “Your Ride Is Here,” is a complementary transportation service from area hospitals to St. Clare Commons for patients who have been discharged and referred to their rehab facility. This program eliminates the significant lag time discharged patients often endure—and commonly spend sitting in the hospital lobby—before a vehicle finally arrives to take them to their rehab destination. “Having already been discharged from the hospital with referral in hand and then having to sit and wait for hours for transportation to arrive is extremely frustrating to patients and their families as well as to hospital discharge planners and social workers,” says Lindsay Duke,

Director of Admissions/Marketing for St. Clare Commons. “This free service ensures patients experience a smooth, timely transition and a safe, comfortable ride to our facility to begin their rehab journey.” St. Clare Commons currently has a van and a bus dedicated to the program, both of which are wheelchair accessible. Duke explains that the service is appropriate for any patient who is medically cleared to leave the hospital by private automobile and that a loved one is welcome to ride along with the patient in the same vehicle. Furthermore, she and at least one other staff member—a nurse and/or the vehicle driver—always ride along with patients being transported, and all staff members participating in the program are trained and certified in safe transport, so patients and their loved ones can be confident they’re in good hands on the way to the facility. While St. Clare Commons is helping to eliminate logistical barriers to their services through “Your Ride is Here,”

and amenities, which include our on-site Starbucks, elegant private dining room, wine bar featuring Happy Hour every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., full library, serene chapel, numerous connections to St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, and much more.” ❦ For more information on Your Ride Is Here, the move-in special, or other services and amenities available at St. Clare Commons, please call Lindsay Duke at 419-704-4403.

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Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Franciscan Living Communities (FLC), the long-term care ministry of Catholic Health Initiatives. FLC provides senior living services throughout Ohio and Kentucky, offering a variety of living options, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. To learn more, log on to their website at HomeisHere.org. ❦

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question that worries many seniors who are contemplating making the move to an independent living community is, “What will I lose when I move out of my longtime home?” But seniors who choose the Woodlands at Sunset House, a luxury living community located at 4030 Indian Road, soon discover that they’ve gained much more than they’ve left behind. “Really, the only thing you give up when you move to The Woodlands is the worry and cost of maintaining a private home—housekeeping, lawn care, snow removal, home repairs, and all those other burdensome chores are in the past,” says Woodlands Executive Director Janet Sulewski. “What you’ll gain is a carefree lifestyle with an attentive staff that is dedicated to your happiness and well-being. Not to mention, our dining room rivals the best restaurants in town. Our residents tell us they wished they’d made the move sooner!” Nestled in the heart of Ottawa Hills, The Woodlands was established

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in 2001 as part of an expansion of Sunset’s Indian Road campus with the goal of adding an independent-living option to their continuum of care. Residents enjoy their own private living space in a one- or two-bedroom apartment, featuring a wide range of amenities and safety features, and their favorite furnishings and cherished possessions add the finishing touches to make their new living space feel even more like home. The atmosphere can, perhaps, best be described as casually elegant. In addition to all the comforts and amenities, Woodlands residents find that the community allows and encourages them to maintain whatever lifestyle they choose. “Whether you wish to maintain your present daily schedule or explore something completely different, you’ll have whatever you need for the lifestyle

that suits you best. Choosing The Woodlands also means that help is always nearby, as much or as little as you like, should you ever need it,” Sulewski says. Providing ample opportunities for healthy socialization is also a priority at The Woodlands. According to Sulewski, residents say they especially enjoy the community’s Life Enrichment programs, which offer a wide range of opportunities to engage in social, intellectual, and physical endeavors, both in the building and out in the

larger community. “The Woodlands is a place to focus on the things you love—being active, pursuing interests, and sharing companionship with friends, families, and neighbors. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and fun community for our residents

to enjoy,” she adds. It’s also important for seniors to understand that independent living at The Woodlands is just the beginning of the continuum of care offered at Sunset. As residents’ care needs change, appropriate services will be available to accommodate them, whether they require assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support, respite care, rehab, or hospice and palliative care. Most seniors find that independent living is a very good option, but if they aren’t certain which level of care is best for their needs—for example, if they require assistance with certain activities of daily living—The Woodlands’ very knowledgeable staff will be able to help them find the best fit for their personal situation. Of course, the best way for seniors and their families to find out whether The Woodlands might be a good fit is to experience their services and amenities firsthand. “Stop by anytime!” Sulewski urges. “You’re always welcome at The Woodlands. Be our guest at dinner or for one of our events. Or call 419-724-1220 and we’ll let you know what the upcoming offerings are and you can choose what interests you most.” ❦

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hen you’ve been running the same course at the same pace for a long period, the route and scenery become boring and you might feel as though you’re on “autopilot” during your run. Most runners experience these same feelings at one time or another during their training. Challenging yourself daily with your running program will help minimize your “comfort-zone” tendencies. Here’s how: First, runners should set personal fitness goals to improve fitness performance. Whether you are improving your time or your distance, you should be monitoring these personal goals weekly. Remember, if you do not set personal goals for yourself, you’ll never reach them. A daily running log is a great way to monitor time, distance, and running routes to notice patterns in your running and will enable you to achieve your goals. In addition, choosing different running routes to vary the scenery and terrain will allow you to challenge yourself as a runner. But, most important, remember to choose safe running routes either in a park or on streets with sidewalks.

Adding sprints to your workout and varying your speed at different points during your run will provide a more effective, challenging workout, as well. Cross training is another great way to vary your workout routine. Choosing at least two cross-training sports to include in your running program will provide a well-balanced, challenging fitness program. Finally, evaluate yourself as a runner and choose one or two areas in running that you can improve upon, and focus your attention on those areas. For example, my areas of concern are hills and incline workouts.

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Walk for Water 2016 Sunday, April 17, 2016, 1:15 p.m. at the University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, Ohio. Race begins and ends at Centennial Mall at the University of Toledo. Walk for Water is a fundraising 5K Walk and Run to increase Toledo’s awareness of the worldwide lack of access to clean water and to raise funds to help Clean Water for the World in their efforts to provide water-purification

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r. Hope Mitchell and the staff of Mitchell Dermatology Center of Northwest Ohio are excited to formally welcome new and returning patients to their new location at 815 Commerce Drive on April 21st from 3-7 p.m. With construction now complete, the celebration will begin with the Ribbon Cutting at 3 p.m. and continue with the Open House where guests will be able to tour the facility and learn about services while enjoying light refreshments. Dr. Hope Mitchell is a board-certified dermatologist with 20 years of experience in general, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She specializes in skin cancer screenings and treatment, mole removals, acne, rosacea, eczema, hair loss, cosmetic injectables, and skin rejuvenation treatments. At Mitchell Dermatology, excellence in dermatologic skin care is the number-one priority. “Our medical and cosmetic Skin Care Center is dedicated to providing professional, high-quality dermatologic care to children and adults in a safe, compassionate, and welcoming environment,” says Dr.

Mitchell. “As a leader in dermatologic services, we strive to provide innovative treatment plans to meet the needs of our patients.” The backbone of Mitchell Dermatology is a well-trained, highly skilled, knowledgeable staff that has been with the office for years. Dr. Mitchell prides herself on maintaining a schedule that offers both prompt availability and convenience for her patients. “It’s important that my patients be seen for their concern in a reasonable time frame, typically within days of calling to schedule an appointment.” Dr. Mitchell and all staff members of Mitchell Dermatology are equally passionate about skin care and skin rejuvenation. Your visit to Mitchell Dermatology is not complete without visiting the adjoining MD Skincare retail dispensary.

“We carefully choose our retail products and skincare treatments to be effective and results-oriented yet economical,” says Dr. Mitchell. Consultations for treatments are available for skincare, customized facials and peels, microneedling, skin tightening and rejuvenation, body contouring, and cosmetic injectables. Mitchell Dermatology will also host their 12th annual free Skin Cancer Screening on Friday, May 6th from 9-2 p.m. at its new location in conjunction with Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Screenings take only ten minutes and could save

lives. “Everyone is at risk for skin cancer, and every time you tan, you accelerate the aging process of your skin and further increase your risk for skin cancer,” says Dr. Mitchell. As the authority on skin conditions and treatments, Dr. Mitchell admits her biggest passion is patient education about how to maintain healthy skin as well as skin cancer detection and prevention education. This event is for everyone and all ages are welcome. Please RSVP to http://mitchell derm.app.rsvpify.com if you plan to attend the Ribbon Cutting and Open House. For more information, call us at 419-872-HOPE (4673) or visit our website at www.mitchellderm. com and our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/Mitch ellDermatology.

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June 19 - 24, 2016 bRaSS | SaxoPhone | MuSical theatRe Early Bird Registration Discount Ends April 30! Scholarships Available!

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BGSU Summer Music Institute 2016 Presented by the College of Musical Arts, BGSU’s Summer Music Institute features eight different week-long, intensive camp sessions designed to help participants improve their playing, learn new skills, and meet new friends—all on a college campus. Students will work with BGSU music faculty and guest artists who will challenge and inspire!

❏ Session 1 (June 12–17)

What are you doing this summer? Start/reStart tenniS is the perfect program for adults looking to start playing tennis for the first time or wanting to get back on the court after a period away from the game. Practice and Play league for fun and meeting new people while learning the basics of tennis. You can regiSter today for the Start/ReStart Tennis program for adults at www.StartPlayingTennis.com University of toledo tennis Courts (next to Football stadium) Mondays: June 6th - July 18th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Contact: Amy Beaverson USTA NWOTA District League Coordinator

419.472.1095

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Includes Double Reed Camp, Piano Camp, Recording Camp, String Camp, and Vocal Arts Camp. Students in Double Reed Camp will spend five fun-filled days learning how to make reeds, participating in bassoon and oboe ensembles, honing skills in playing techniques, and playing in master classes. Piano Camp offers students the opportunity to study music in a stimulating environment under the tutelage of our distinguished piano faculty. This intensive program includes private and group lessons, master classes, ensembles, practice sessions, theory study, and solo recital performances. In Recording Camp, campers ages 15 to 18 will get plenty of hands-on experience from “both sides of the glass” by recording a number of songs using campers as the musicians. String Camp participants are assigned to a small chamber ensemble, whether a duo, trio, quartet, or even larger. A typical day could include

small ensembles, an individual lesson, seminars, guest artists, and student/ faculty performances. Students will have the opportunity to perform in the final Chamber Music Gala Concert. The purpose of Vocal Arts Camp is to help students develop their voice while nurturing their passion for singing. They will receive private lessons, attend vocal seminars, participate in master classes, and attend recitals by faculty and staff. Because singing involves so many diverse skills, students will also explore other tools such as diction, vocal interpretation, audition techniques, stage deportment, and basic musicianship skills.

❏ Session 2 (June 19–24)

Includes Brass Camp, Super Sax Camp, and Musical Theatre Camp. Brass Camp students will receive individual guidance from members of the brass faculty at BGSU. A typical day could include brass ensembles, private lessons, seminars, guest artists, or student or faculty performances. Each student will have the opportunity to perform in the final concert. Super Sax Camp offers a dynamic atmosphere for high school saxophonists interested in classical and jazz music. Students will enjoy private lessons, chamber music rehearsals, improvisation clinics, and concerts on the beautiful campus of Bowling Green State University. Musical Theatre Camp will focus on audition techniques. Whether you are getting ready for your high school’s musical, a community theatre production, or auditioning for

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college programs, these techniques will help you build your confidence and present you at your very best. For more information and to register, visit BGSU.edu/smi. For questions, check out the website FAQ section or contact Theresa Clickner, Registrar, at tlclick@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2188.

St. John’s Jesuit St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy (SJJ) summer camps offer something for everyone in fun, enrichment, and sports for boys and girls entering grades 5 to 9 in fall 2016. Fun Camps include Archery, Chess, Adventure, Fishing, Build Your Own Arcade, and Science Enrichment. Plus, this year there are two levels of LEGO Robotics. Level I introduces building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotics Systems. Students will practice construction and programming with the NXT intelligent brick with servo-style motors and ultrasonic sensor. LEGO Robotics II offers the next step to campers who have taken LEGO Robotics I and are looking for more advanced programming. The Adventure Camp allows thrill-seeking campers to try such

activities as rock wall climbing, a high ropes course, mountain biking, canoeing, or other fun activities. If your son or daughter loves to fish or has longed to try, we have the right camp for you where you’ll learn to snag the big one. Another favorite camp is the Build Your Own Arcade. Campers love the hands-on chance to build an old-time video arcade controller that they can take home. All supplies are provided. All Sports Camps are directed by SJJ head varsity coaches, their coaching staffs, and players. The Titans have won the Sports Award for the last three years from the Three Rivers Athletic Conference. Sports Camps include baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, specialty lacrosse, soccer, and wrestling. Another sports camp, Total Athlete, teaches the fundamentals of strength training, proper lifting techniques, and free weights instruction. This camp is perfect for

couraged to register online because some camps take a limited number of spots. Go to www.sjjtitans.org/ summercamps to register or call 419-720-0790 for information.

St. Francis DeSales High School the young person interested in fitness or individual athletic training. Two new camps this year are the Titan Basketball Elite Camp and the Titan Football Combine Camp. The Titan Basketball Elite Camp provides high-level competition accompanied by high-level instruction. Players will be placed on teams and instructed by coaches within the team concept. Competitive games each day will follow team instruction and individual skill development. The camp will encourage each player to “be elite.” The Titan Football Combine Camp will instruct athletes on proper skill and techniques. Campers will participate in college-like combine drills along with one-on-one skill development and NCAA Requirement information from some of the best in the business. Most camps are in the $55 to $80 range. Interested families are en-

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sUmmer Camps Fun, Enrichment & Sports Camps– Something for Everyone! MOST CAMPS $55-$80

Join in the fun at St. Francis this summer! For more information or to register, please visit sfsknights.org/ camps or call 419-531-1618. ATHLETIC CAMPS

❏ Baseball Camp. For boys entering grades 4–9. June 5, 4–7 pm. June 6–8, 9 am–noon. Cost: $55.

❏ Basketball Camp. For boys entering

grades 4–9. Session 1: June 13–15, 9 am–12:30 pm. Session 2: June 20–23, 9 am–12:30 pm. Cost: $55.

❏ Football Camp. For boys entering

grades 4–9. June 27–30, 9 am–12:30 pm. Cost: $55.

❏ Golf Camp. For boys entering

grades 4–9. June 13–16, 9–11:30 am. Cost: $55.

❏ Lacrosse Camp. For boys entering

grades 4–9. July 18–20, 9–11:30 am.

FOR BOYS AND GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 5-9

✫ FUN Camps ✫ ✫Adventure ✫Archery ✫Build Your Own Arcade ✫Chess ✫Fishing ✫LEGO Robotics I & II ✫Science Enrichment

✫ sports Camps ✫ ✫Baseball ✫Basketball ✫Titan Basketball Elite ✫Football ✫Titan Football Combine ✫Lacrosse ✫Specialty Lacrosse ✫Soccer ✫Total Athlete ✫Wrestling

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Cost: $55.

❏ Soccer Camp. For boys entering grades 2–9. July 11–14, 9 am–noon. Cost: $75. ACADEMIC CAMPS

❏ Art Camp. For boys entering grades 5–8. June 13–16, 12:30–3:30 pm. Cost: $75.

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❏ Music Camp. For boys/girls entering grades 6–8. June 21–23, 9 am–noon. Cost: $55.

❏ Cyber Camp. For boys/girls en-

tering grades 5–8. July 11–15, 8:30 am–noon. Cost: $75.

❏ Graphic Design Camp. For boys

entering grades 7–8. June 13–16, 9:30 am–noon. Cost: $75.

❏ Robo Camp. For boys entering

grades 5–8. Space limited to 18 total people July 11–15, 9:30 am–noon. Cost: $75.

Notre Dame Academy Girls entering grades K–12 in the fall will have a bold, brilliant, beautiful, blessed summer at Notre Dame Academy’s Athletic, Discovery, and Academic camps. Back by popular

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demand are the Safe Sitter® program, Fused Glass, Italian Cooking, Baking, Theater, Dance camps, and more. New this year, NDA will be offering camps on computer coding, etiquette, self-defense, and CSI. Camps are arranged so a girl with a particular area of interest can take a series of camps in the areas she would like to discover. Tracks will include STEAM, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Arts & Craft, and Life Skills. The NDA Eagles, twelve time All-Sports Champs, will also host a variety of sport camps that will include volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, and rowing! High school students can take credit and non-credit academic camps, in which girls can explore careers at local professional venues, investigate the world of robotics, or improve study skills. One of the area’s top ACT coaches, Greg Owens from STARS Test Prep, will teach an ACT prep course. Visit nda.org to register or view a full listing of NDA Summer Academy camps. Notre Dame Academy is offering an early bird discount for those who register at www.nda.org before April 30. Notre Dame Academy’s summer camps (girls only) offer something for everyone—academics,

ATHLETIC CAMPS BASEBALL CAMP June 5 • 4pm - 7pm June 6 - 8 • 9am - Noon Cost: $55 For boys entering grades 4 - 9 BASKETBALL CAMP Session 1 June 13 - 15 • 9am - 12:30pm Session 2 June 20 - 23 • 9am - 12:30pm Cost: $55 For boys entering grades 4 - 9 FOOTBALL CAMP June 27 - 30 • 9am - 12:30pm Cost: $55 For boys entering grades 4 - 9 GOLF CAMP June 13 - 16 • 9am - 11:30am Cost: $55 For boys entering grades 4 - 9 LACROSSE CAMP July 18 - 20 • 9am - 11:30am Cost: $55 For boys entering grades 4 - 9

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SOCCER CAMP July 11 - 14 • 9am - Noon Cost: $75 For boys entering grades 2 - 9

discovery, sports, and more!

St. Ursula Academy St. Ursula Academy offers a variety of Sports and Enrichment Camps for girls ages 5–13 each summer. Options include Camp Laffalot, American Girl, Theatre, STEM, Coding, Fairy Garden, Photography, Painting, Craft, Baking, Film Festival, Yoga, Golf, Volleyball, Soccer, Dance, Lacrosse, Basketball, Softball, and Crew. For more information, please visit www.toledosua. org or call 419-3292209.

SummerTime at Maumee Valley Country Day School SummerTime welcomes students and instructors from throughout the area to come together and discover just how good a school can be. Our program is designed to complement each family’s summer schedule and children’s interests by allowing you to enroll for any week(s) you choose and for half-day and full-day options. The 2016 SummerTime camps

ACADEMIC CAMPS ART CAMP June 13 - 16 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm Cost: $75 For boys/girls entering grades 6 - 8 MUSIC CAMP June 21 - 23 • 9am - Noon Cost: $55 For boys/girls entering grades 6 - 8 CYBER CAMP July 11 - 15 • 9am - Noon Cost: $75 For boys/girls entering grades 5 - 8 GRAPHIC DESIGN CAMP June 13 - 16 • 9:30am - Noon Cost: $75 For boys/girls entering grades 6 - 8 ROBO CAMP June 13 - 17 • 8:30am - Noon Cost: $75 For boys entering grades 5 - 8 Limited space to 18 total people

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and classes will include:

❏ Hobbit Camp: Full day and half day options available for ages 2 (by Sept.) through 5 years old.

❏ Morning & Afternoon Classes: Spe-

cialty classes in academics, the arts, and athletics for students entering 1st grade–high school. 9 am–noon and 12:30–3:30 pm.

❏ Full-day Specialty Camps: For students entering grades 1–8.

SummerTime camps and classes will be offered from June 13–July 22 (closed July 4–8). Class sizes are limited, and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit mvcds.org or contact Jennifer Griffin at 419-3811313, ext. 175 or jgriffin@mvcds.org.

Toledo Zoo Summer Safari Camps Join in the summer fun at the Zoo! Kids will experience non-stop fun with exciting exhibit tours, amazing animal visitors, cool crafts, and goofy games. Most camps run 9:00 am–3:00 pm with 4–5 camps running 9:00 am–12:00 pm or 12:00 pm–3:00 pm,

and children can sign up for just one or more. Participants must be ages 4–15 years. For more information, please call 419-385-5721, ext. 2042 or email peggy.coutcher@toledozoo.org. Camps for 4- to 5-year-olds $135 members/$155 non-members

❏ Growing Up Wild. Animal babies

come in all shapes and sizes. Discover how these cute animals grow up! Session 1: June 6–10 (9 am–12 pm) Session 2: June 27–July 1 (9 am–12 pm) Session 3: August 1–5 (9 am–12 pm) Session 4: August 1–5 (12 pm–3 pm) Session 5: August 15–19 (9 am–12 pm)

Session 3: July 18–22 (9 am–12 pm) Session 4: Aug. 8–12 (9 am–12 pm) Camps for 6- to 10-year-olds 9 am–3 pm, $175 members/$200 non-members

❏ Zoo Olympics. Go for the Gold in this camp about the champions of the animal kingdom. Race fast like a cheetah, hop like a rabbit, and swing like a gibbon as you participate in Zoo Olympics! Session 1: June 13–17 Session 2: June 27–July 1 Session 3: July 18–22 Session 4: August 8–12

Terrific Troops and Groups. Play ❏ A to Zoo. From alligators to zebras ❏ with packs, form herds with your and everything in between, learn all about the cool critters of the zoo. Session 1: June 13–17 (9 am–12 pm) Session 2: July 11–15 (9 am–12 pm) Session 3: July 11–15 (12 pm–3 pm) Session 4: July 25–29 (9 am–12 pm)

friends, and find out that schools are fun! All different animals form groups, from troops of monkeys to

❏ Just Like Me. Animals have eyes,

ears, and noses just like us! See what it is like to have ears like an elephant, a tongue like a hummingbird, eyes like an owl, and a nose like a wolf. Session 1: June 20–24 (9 am–12 pm) Session 2: June 20–24 (12 pm–3 pm)

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colonies of bees. Session 1: June 20–24 Session 2: July 18–22 Session 3: August 1–5

❏ The Forest Awakens. There has been

an awakening . . . both in the force and the animal kingdom. Discover how the forest comes alive and the amazing animals that help make each habitat unique. Session 1: June 13–17 Session 2: July 11–15 Session 3: July 25–29

❏ Africa Safari. Grab your gear and

go on safari! See if you can find lions, hippos, gorillas, and other Zoo animals that call Africa home. Session 1: June 6–10 Session 2: July 11–15 Session 3: August 1–5 Session 4: August 15–19

❏ Animal Superstars. Straight from

the big screen to a zoo near you, meet some of your favorite animal movie stars. Find out where these animals came from before they made it big! Session 1: June 6–10 Session 2: June 20–24 Session 3: August 8–12

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❏ Mammal Mania. Find out why it’s ❏ Enrichment and Training. Age 8–10, so fantastic to be furry in this zoo camp all about marvelous mammals. Some have long hair, some have short hair, and some hair comes in pretty patterns. Session 1: June 27–July 1 Session 2: July 25–29 Session 3: August 15–19

Experience Camps for 6- to 10-year-olds $185 members/$215 non-members

❏ Wild Artist. Age 6–7, 9 am–3 pm.

Let’s create wild art! Using paint, paper, clay, and other materials make your own art masterpieces and exhibit them at the end-of-the-week art show. Session 1: June 6–10 Session 2: July 18–22 Session 3: August 1–5

❏ Wild Photography. Age 8–10, 9 am–3

pm. Smile for the camera! Capture colorful patterns, get up close to some furry friends, and enjoy a week of learning the best way to photograph our zoo residents. Session 1: June 20–24 Session 2: June 27–July 1 Session 3: August 8–12

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9 am–3 pm. Have you ever wondered how keepers keep animals at the zoo busy? Or how they get a polar bear to come inside? Discover the wonders of training while getting some hands-on experience with some smaller creatures. Also create other fun treats for our zoo animals. Session 1: June 13–17 Session 2: July 11–15 Session 3: July 25–29 Experience Camps for 11- to 15-year-olds

❏ Junior Aquarist. Age 12–15, 9 am–3

pm, $300 members/$340 non-members. Find out what it is like to be an aquarium keeper here at the zoo. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our newly-renovated aquarium, head out to Ohio waters to see what lies beneath the surface, and even join in on feeding our aquarium residents. Session 1: August 8–12 Session 2: August 15–19

❏ Leaders of the Pack. Age 12–15,

$300 members/$340 non-members. 9 am–3 pm (Mon, Tues, Fri), Overnight Adventure (Wed 6 pm–Thurs 10 am). Find out what it takes to be a part

of the Zoo. Join in on a conservation project, create your very own podcast for a zoo animal, and work with the education department to engage the public! Also campers will be able to spend the night in the Toledo Zoo’s brand new aquarium! Session 1: June 13–17 Session 2: July 18–22 Session 3: August 1–5

❏ Conservation Explorers. (Age 11–

14, 9 am–3 pm, $275 members/$315 non-members). Make a difference! Help Zoo staff with a conservation project, learn about the many ways the Zoo helps animals in the wild, and take a trip into the field for some firsthand conservation. See a video of what this camp does! Session 1: June 27–July 1 Session 2: July 25–29 Session 3: August 8–12

zookeeper—you’ll even go behind the scenes! Session 1: June 6–10 Session 2: June 13–17 Session 3: June 20–24 Session 4: June 27–July 1 Session 5: July 11–15 Session 6: July 18–22 Session 7: July 25–29 Session 8: August 1–5 Session 9: August 8–12 Session 10: August 15–19

❏ Fishing Camps. (Ages 8–14, 9 am–3

pm, $275 members/$315 non-members). Whether you’ve fished before or just want to give it a try, this camp is for you! Learn what it takes to be a good angler from knot tying to rigging and fish handling. You’ll take daily trips to local fishing ponds, rivers, and lakes—including a charter boat trip

❏ Junior Zoo Keeper. (Age 11–14,

9 am–3 pm, $300 members/$340 non-members). Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper? Working alongside a Nature’s Neighborhood staff member, you will take part in lots of hands-on activities, including diet preparation, cleaning, and feeding. In addition, learn firsthand what it takes to be a

Morning and afternoon classes in Academics, Athletics, and The Arts for incoming grades 1-12. Hobbit Day Camp for ages 2-5.

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on Lake Erie! Fishing poles, rigging, and bait are provided, but feel free to bring your own gear if you have it. Session 1: June 6–10 (ages 8–10) Session 2: June 20–24 (ages 8–10) Session 3: July 11–15 (ages 11–14) Session 4: July 25–29 (ages 8–10)

Metroparks Summer Camps It’s only natural to turn to Metroparks for summer camps. Find the right adventure—whether it’s a journey back in time or learning new skills like archery, paddling, fishing, and nature exploration. Schedule an adventure made just for you by calling 419-407-9700.

your child’s physical development through hiking, climbing, balancing on logs, and chasing insects. Cognitive skills will be heightened by exploring the natural world, asking questions, and predicting what will happen. The smells, sounds, shapes, and textures in nature will engage their senses. Children should wear athletic shoes and clothes that can get dirty. A drop-off program. Monday, June 20–Friday, June 24, 1–3 pm, Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center parking lot, $95, $85 members. Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 1–3 pm, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall patio, $95, $85 members.

Outdoor Explorers (ages 5–7). Wel❏ Wee Workshop: child with adult (ages ❏ come Explorers! Your mission, should 3–5). Explore, engage, and become enchanted with the wonders of nature! With a different nature theme each day, multisensory activities, crafts, songs, and outdoor adventures, we will learn why the Metroparks are so special. Campers will get down in the dirt, have some fun in the sun, and learn why being an outdoor kid rocks! Adults will get a chance to play alongside their child. Rain or shine, camp will be held with plenty of rainy-day options. Monday, June 6–Friday, June 10, 10 am–noon, Farnsworth, Roche de Bout parking lot, $75, $65 members. Monday, June 20–Friday, June 24, 10 am–noon, Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center, $75, $65 members. Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 10 am–noon, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall, $75, $65 members.

❏ Wee Worskshop: child only (ages 3–5).

Scientist and teachers have long touted the benefits of outdoor play. Spend some time refreshing yourself while the kids focus on the development of their bodies, minds, and senses. Metroparks staff will foster

you choose to accept, is to discover all of the amazing plants and animals found within your Metroparks. Campers will discover the secrets to how so many different plants and animals are able to call our parks home, and gather information to complete a secret mission each day, all while making memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Fee includes t-shirt, transportation, and one snack per day. A packed lunch and reusable water bottle are required. Monday, June 13–Friday, June 17, 9 am–2 pm, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall, $175, $165 members. Monday, June 27–Friday, July 1, 9 am–2 pm, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall, $175, $165 members. Monday, July 11–Friday, July 15, 9 am–2 pm, Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, $175, $165 members. Monday, July 18–Friday, July 22, 9 am–2 pm, Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center, $175, $165 members. Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 9 am–2 pm, Pearson, Packer-Hammersmith Center, $175, $165 members.

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Monday, August 1–Friday, August 5, 9 am–2 pm, Side Cut, Lamb Center, $175, $165 members. Monday, August 8–Friday, August 12, 9 am–2 pm, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall, $175, $165 members.

❏ Fin and Feathers Camp (ages 8–12).

Discover the world of animals this summer, safari in Africa, go for the gold in Zoo Olympics, round up native reptiles in Conservation Explorers or even become a Junior Zookeeper! Your Zoo’s Summer Safari camps, for kids ages four to 15, fill fast -- reserve your spot today.

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Do birds of a feather really flock together? Do fish really like to be in school? Learn the answer to these questions and more! If it has fins, feathers, gills, or gizzards, we will explore it. Come join us as we investigate the interesting lives of our finned and feathered friends. Campers will get a chance to participate in citizen science as well as learn about the unique species found in the Toledo area. We will learn angling basics, bird and fish identification, and basic anatomy using proper dissection techniques. This camp pairs well with Kayak Camp to make a full-day experience. Extended care is available. Must register for Kayak Camp and extended care separately. Monday, June 6–Friday, June 10, 1–4 pm, Farnsworth, Roche de Bout Shelter, $115, $105 members. Monday, August 8–Friday, August 12, 1–4 pm, Blue Creek Conservation Area, White Barn, $115, $105 members.

❏ Super Naturalist: H2Go (ages 8–12).

Camp Metroparks Don’t just send your kids to summer camp, immerse them in nature and let their imaginations soar. Affordable, themed day camps are available at several Metroparks for ages 3 to 17. Choose the adventure that best fits your child. A memorable summer starts at MetroparksToledo.com. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! METROPARkSTOlEdO.COM 419-407-9701

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Dig up the dirt on nature’s secrets and become a sleuth nature investigator in Super Naturalist Camp. Explore the underground world of decomposers, magnify freshwater creepy crawlers, and investigate where your water flows. Campers will be applying science, math, and communication skills to fun activities every day, such as building watersheds, photography, and archery. Along the way, campers will connect with nature, develop important life skills, and meet new friends. Campers are advised to pack a lunch, snack, and reusable water bottle every day. Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions. Fee includes t-shirt, transportation for field trips, and use of Metropark equipment. Monday, June 20–Friday, June 24, 9 am–4 pm, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall, $245, $235 members. Monday, July 18–Friday, July 22, 9 am–4 pm, Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, $245, $235 members. Monday, August 1–Friday, August 5, 9 am–4 pm, Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, $245, $235 members.

Develop skills to capture and communicate nature’s beauty in this one-week camp. Cameras provided. The campers will learn the basics of the camera’s functions, composition, and even unique ways to use their images. Campers’ appreciation and understanding of nature is sure to evolve during a week spending the afternoon exploring nature through a camera lens. Bring your reusable water bottle. Equipment and supplies are provided. Camps are held rain or shine with plenty of rainy-day options. Monday, June 13–Friday, June 17, 1–4 pm, Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, Buehner Center, $105, $95 members.

❏ CSI: Animal Tracking Camp (ages

8–12). Investigate scenes and follow clues to figure out what animals are among us. Find out the answers to nature’s tough questions, such as do migrating animals return to the same place every winter or are bats blind? In this animal discovery based camp we will be investigating the lives of amphibians, pollinators, mammals, birds, and macro-invertebrates of Ohio. In collaboration with the native seed nursery and Nature’s Nursery, campers will interact with animals, explore the macro and micro natural worlds, and find out how they can become stewards of the land. Pack a reusable water bottle and snack. Please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions. Fee includes t-shirt, use of Metroparks equipment, and guest speakers and tours. This camp pairs well with Paddling Camp to make a full-day experience! Extended care is available. Must register for Paddling Camp and extended care separately. Monday, July 11–Friday, July 15, 1–4 pm, Blue Creek Conservation Area, White Barn, $145, $135 members.

❏ Survival Camp (Ages 8–12). Food,

water, and shelter. We take these things for granted most of the time, but what would you do if you were lost in the wilderness and had to fend for yourself? The campers will be facing and learning to overcome some of the obstacles encountered

❏ Through the Lens Camp (ages 8–12). We love feedback. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

by those who are trying to survive in primitive conditions. We will be very active and in the outdoors for the majority of this camp as we work on individual and team skills through hands-on learning activities. Monday, June 13– Friday, June 17, 9 am– noon, with optional add-on supervised lunch (noon–1 pm) and afternoon Photography Camp (1–4 pm), Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, Buehner Center, $144, $134 members.

❏ American Indian Adventures (ages

8–12). Get ready to head back in time. Learn to live as the American Indians of the Maumee Valley did; build a wigwam, cook, play games, and hear stories. Your day will be packed with exciting new experiences. Monday, June 27–Friday, July 1, 1–4 pm, Westwinds Metroparks, parking lot, $105, $95 members.

❏ Soldier for a Day (ages 8–12). Expe-

rience life in the 1794 United States Army under the command of General Anthony Wayne. Practice military drills, taste camp food, and learn how to pack your pack! Monday, July 11, 9 am–4 pm, Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Visitor Center. $49, $45.10 members.

❏ Pioneer Survival Day (ages 8–12).

Calling all pioneers! Step back in time over 150 years ago before this area was home to Pearson Metropark. Explore your abilities and challenge yourself to see if you can thrive in the Great Black Swamp. Tuesday, July 12, 9 am–4 pm, Pearson Metropark, Johlin Cabin, $49, $45.10 members.

❏ Canaller for a Day (ages 8–12).

Low bridge, everybody down! Get ready to navigate along the Canal! Tired of living in the present? This exciting day of camp will transport campers back to the 1870’s. Mule tending, milling, cooking, and canal boat navigation will all be part of the day’s hands-on activities. Wednesday, July 13, 9 am–4 pm, Providence Metropark, Miami Picnic Shelter, $49, $45.10 members.

❏ Oak Grove School Day (ages 8–12).

It’s time for class to begin in the 1890’s Oak Grove School house! Don’t worry, this will prove to be a unique “summer

school” experience that you’re sure to enjoy. Thursday, July 14, 9 am–4 pm, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Oak Grove School, $49, $45.10 members.

❏ Home Sweet Habitat

(ages 8–12). A habitat is a home! Wet or dry, warm or cold, habitats have the right stuff for living things. Spend the day in and around the Manor House learning about animal habitats and exploring the ways human homes provide shelter, water, food, and fun. Friday, July 15, 9 am–4 pm, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House, $49, $45.10 members.

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❏ Elite Fishing Camp (ages 10–15).

For the avid young angler, an opportunity to pursue some of the wonderful sportfish found in the waters of Northwest Ohio. Anglers in this camp will be introduced to some new methods and locations to fish. We will progress from onshore fishing, to canoe, and then onto Lake Erie on a charter boat. It is strongly encouraged to only sign up children who do not get motion or seasickness. One parent or guardian will be permitted to accompany the camper on the charter boat trip. Fee includes all materials and charter for camper and accompanying adult. Monday, August 1–Friday, August 5, 9 am–4 pm, Pearson Metropark, Packer-Hammersmith Center, $415, $405 members.

❏ Art of Nature Camp (ages 8–14).

Nature is the greatest artist of all. At this special camp, the campers will use natural materials and nature as inspiration to create works of art. Campers’ appreciation and understanding of nature is sure to evolve during a week exploring art’s connection to the environment. Each day features new mediums, such as clay, paint, and photography. A great experience for children who enjoy art, nature, history, and the outdoors. Wildwood Preserve is home-base with exciting trips planned. Bring your own lunch and reusable water bottle. Equipment, supplies, and field trip transportation are provided. Camps are held rain or shine with plenty of rainy-day options. Monday, July 18–Friday, July 22, 9 am–3 pm, Wildwood Preserve Metroparks, Metroparks Hall, $210,

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phy (ages 8–14). Watch, snap, explore the natural world through a lens! Campers will learn to communicate through pictures and weave stories without words. Try your hand at using GoPros and trail and video cameras to capture birds in flight, animals of the night, and the beauty of our Metroparks. At the end, campers will bring all of these skills together to develop an online nature blog. Along the way, campers will connect with nature, develop important life skills, and meet new friends. Pack a reusable water bottle and snack. Dress appropriately for outdoor conditions, including sunscreen, bug repellent, and hat. Camp fee includes t-shirt, SD card to take home, and use of Metroparks cameras. Wednesday, July 6–Friday, July 8, 9 am–2 pm, Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center, $105, $95 members.

❏ Water Guardians (ages 9–14). Lake

Erie and the Maumee River are a major part of the world’s largest system of fresh water. Experience your connection to the Great Lakes by wading into the Maumee River and engaging in outdoor adventures. Campers will lead hands-on science projects, collect water data, and discover the challenges that face our water supply. Bring a sack lunch and reusable water bottle. Fee includes field trip transportation, t-shirt, and one snack per day. Monday, June 27–Friday, July 1, 9 am–4 pm, Side Cut, Lamb Center, $245, $235 members.

❏ Time Travelers Camp (ages 13–17).

Has your child ever gotten their hands dirty in an archaeological dig? Practiced their accuracy with an atlatl? Or experienced historic travel in a canoe or down a corduroy road? In this new exciting camp, children will journey through time as they explore the different eras of our Metroparks. This camp pairs well with Archery Camp to make a full-day experience! Extended care is available. Must register for Archery Camp and extended care separately. Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 9 am–noon, Side Cut, Canal Locks, $105, $95 members.

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what it would be like to be a scientist? Here is your chance to find out. Meet scientists from across Ohio and experience firsthand what life as a field biologist is like. Participants will sample different kinds of ecology and have the opportunity to design and conduct their own experiment based on personal interests. Research will be shared with family, friends, and staff members on Friday afternoon. Fee includes research equipment, speaker fees, and field trip transportation. Pack a lunch, snack, and reusable water bottle. Monday, June 20–Friday, June 24, 9 am–4 pm, Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, $285, $275 members.

❏ Archery Camp. The

perfect camp for all the young Katnisses and Green Arrows out there! Attendees will transform from “campers” into “archers” over five days of basic archery instruction. We’ll start at square one, so no prior archery experience is required. Our archery journey will end with a friendly competition on Friday. Ready, aim, fire! Monday, June 27–Friday, July 1, 9 am–noon, with optional add-on supervised lunch (noon–1 pm) and afternoon American Indian Adventures Camp (1–4 pm), 8–12 years, Westwinds Metropark, $117, $107 members. Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 9 am–noon, with optional add-on supervised lunch (noon–1 pm) and afternoon Time Travelers Camp (1–4 pm), 8–12 years, Side Cut Metropark, Sledding Hill, $103, $93 members. Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 1–4 pm, with optional add-on supervised lunch (noon–1 pm) and morning Time Travelers Camp (1–4 pm), 13–17 years, Side Cut Metropark, Sledding Hill, $103, $93 members.

❏ Paddling Camp. Get ready for a

fun and action-packed week on the water filled with paddle sports, skill building, and teamwork. Campers will learn the basics of canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding while exploring how to stay safe on the water. Monday, June 6–Friday, June 10, 1–4 pm, 8–12 years, Wiregrass Lake Metropark, $163, $153 members. Monday, July 11–Friday, July 15, 9 am–noon, with optional add-on

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supervised lunch (noon–1 pm) and afternoon Animal Camp (1–4 pm), 8–12 years, Blue Creek Metropark, White Barn, $163, $153 members. Monday, July 11–Friday, July 15, 1–4 pm, with optional add-on supervised lunch (noon–1 pm) and morning Animal Camp (1–4 pm), 13–17 years, Blue Creek Metropark, White Barn, $163, $153 members.

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❏ Time Travelers Camp.

Has your child ever gotten their hands dirty in an archaeological dig? Practiced their accuracy with an atlatl? Or experienced historic travel in a canoe or down a corduroy road? In this new exciting camp, children will journey through time as they explore the different eras of our Metroparks. Ages 13–17: Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 9 am–noon, Side Cut Metropark, Lamb Center, $105, $95 members. Ages 8–12: Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 1–4 pm, Side Cut Metropark, Lamb Center, $105, $95 members.

❏ Kayak Camp. Get ready for a fun

and action-packed week on the water. Campers will learn and hone kayaking skills in an in-depth introduction to kayaking. Topics will include kayak strokes, rescues, and how to stay safe on the water. Monday, August 8–Friday, August 12, 9 am–noon, with optional add-on supervised lunch (noon–1 pm) and afternoon Fins and Feathers Camp (1–4 pm), 8–12 years, Blue Creek Metropark, White Barn, $142 members, $152 non-members.

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focus on a different superhero, and those who attend will learn firsthand just how they use science to their advantage. Campers will discover their own superpowers and even create their own superhero gadget! Behind the Mask: Superhero Science is available on-site and off-site this year. This camp will be available at Bowling Green State University, June 6–10, the University of Findlay, June 20–24, and at Imagination Station, June 4–8.

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❏ Young MacGyver is for all fixers,

tinkerers, and makers. Campers will learn to fashion solutions to problems using only the tools available. They will also become proficient in problem solving and mission completion, using simple household materials to make a mini grappling hook, construct

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❏ Behind the Mask: Superhero Science is

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flashlights, and even learn to pick a lock. Young MacGyver runs July 4 through July 22.

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of Tinkering, campers’ imaginations can run wild as they tinker with a variety of tools and materials. They will learn about circuits and electronics while creating jitterbugs and papertronic greeting cards. Then, they will get creative and see how Imagination Station’s laser cutter works as they fabricate and design their own automata. Tinkering camp inspires creativity, imagination, playfulness, brainstorming, and collaboration! Taste

of Tinkering runs July 25 through August 12. For ages 7–12, each camp is a weeklong adventure filled with science experiments, discovery, and fun. Campers receive daily instruction Monday through Friday from 9 am– 4:30 pm with free extended care available from 8 am–5:30 pm. On-site camps begin June 13 and run each week through August 12. To register, call 419-244-2674, ext. 250 or visit imaginationstationtoledo.org/ SummerCamp.

For the Love of Art Summertime Workshops For the Love of Art celebrates our 20th year of summer workshops for young artists grades K–6. Entitled “Art Fun in the Summertime,” these weeklong workshops are led by degreed instructors and artists. Campers will explore a different theme, process, or medium, introducing them to different media, tools, or techniques for age-appropriate discoveries. Enroll for one or more weeks, starting Monday, July 11 and ending Friday, August 12. Classes meet

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (no class on Wednesdays). Primary grades K through 3 meet 10 am–11:30 am, and grades 4 through 6 meet from 11:30 am–1 pm.

❏ July 6–10: Travel to the World of Art.

Our world has produced a rich mixture of cultures and creative styles. Explore the world of art in other lands and other times to find inspiration and make your own art in this workshop. Instructor: Delaney Cavanaugh, Art Educator. Fee: $48.

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EAT HEALTHY, SLEEP MORE, DRINK WATER AND GET MOVING! Mercy Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Cares believe that fostering positive behaviors in health and nutrition will help children be healthier and happier. We’ve teamed up to offer parents and other caregivers’ practical advice on raising healthy children. Kohl’s Kids in Action is focused on four valuable steps that are important to better health: good nutrition, increased physical activity, proper water intake and good sleep habits.

Attention Elementary Educators and Administrators Are you looking for programs that meet the National Health Education Standards*? Do you lack funding for extended Health Education? Let us help. Mercy Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Cares believe that fostering positive behaviors in health and nutrition will help children be healthier and happier. We’ve teamed up to offer area elementary school students practical advice on keeping themselves healthy. The Kohl’s Kids in Action community outreach program delivers four key messages: get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, eat a variety of healthy foods and get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. We offer these lively lessons using fun activities, discussions and role playing exercises. We can teach one classroom at a time, or larger groups, depending on the needs of your school. We are currently taking reservations for the end of this year, summer health fairs, and for the 2012-13 school year. For more information, call Kohl’s Kids in Action at 419-251-1246 or visit kohlskidsinaction.org. *These lessons correlate with the following National Health Education Standards: 1. Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to practice healthenhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

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Art inspired by a garden celebrates the plants and animals found there. Explore more than just flowers and dirt. Insects can be beautiful too! Instructor: Elyse Simko, BFA, ME, Art Educator. Fee: $48.

artists have created unique works of art using mostly natural materials. We will learn about Africa and make art inspired by the natural world, creatures, and cultures. Instructor: Elyse Simko, BFA, ME,

❏ July 20–24: Animals in Art. We

Art Educator. Fee: $48. For the Love of Art is located at 4027 N. Holland-Sylvania, Rd. To sign up for workshops, stop by or call 419-882-2060. Website: www. forloveart.com. ❦

share our planet with thousands of other creatures. Animals have been the subject of art since prehistoric times. What animals will inspire you? Instructor: Delaney Cavanaugh, Art Educator. Fee: $48.

❏ July 27–31: Under the Sea. Did

you know that almost three-fourths of our planet is covered with water? Let’s see what we can make when we look under the sea! There is a lot to see... Instructor: Elyse Simko, BFA, ME, Art Educator. Fee: $48.

❏ August 3–7: Portraits. Before pho-

tography, and way before everyone was creating “selfies” with their cell phones, images of people were made by hand, by artists like you. Self-portraits were the original “selfies.” Let’s face it, together! Instructor: Delaney Cavanaugh, Art Educator. Fee: $48.

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ids are born to run. How many of us as parents, childcare providers, teachers, or anyone surrounded by a roomful of children find ourselves telling children to slow down, to walk, or to stop running? Any open space is a natural course: a park, a driveway, a sidewalk, a hallway, or an aisle. Anywhere, appropriate or not, is seen in a young one’s eyes as an opportunity to run. Running, like other types of physical activity, needs to be encouraged

in our children and families early on so exercise becomes a part of a healthy lifestyle. Nearly half of American teenagers report they do not engage in regular vigorous activity, and nearly that many are classified as overweight. An exercise program is a simple solution that will reap lifetime benefits. Doctors recommend that children should exercise vigorously for a minimum of 30 minutes, three or four times per

week. Running is an excellent choice for many. Running is appropriate for children as young as two years old. Running should be more free-form and fun, with goals that are easily attainable. Events like the Findley Davies Kid’s Marathon, as part of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, with a variety of distances could be a great way to introduce children to running as a fun activity. Start by running in different places as often as possible, including a few unusual places where kids would not think of running. Keep changing the focus, for example by running on a trail one day and going to a track or gym the next. You can also have special holiday runs and periodically have a group picnic, go to a local pool, or run around a small lake or pond on a hot day. Turn running into a game; be creative and use the environment to your advantage. For example, spotting a squirrel might be worth 20 points and seeing a deer could be worth 50. Catching a leaf as it falls is worth 100! Children love to make up games and utilize their creativity. Setting and meeting goals are integral to experiencing success. Some

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children may not be ready to run as far as others, but together they can set team goals for how many laps they will complete on a favorite course. Children will encourage each other as well. When children are having fun, they will likely continue doing whatever they are doing. The only thing that matters is making every run a fun run. Of course, if you want kids to have fun, you have to have fun yourself. Be ready to laugh and enjoy the moment, whatever the moment brings. Try running with them. When kids do run, make sure you praise them for the effort, regardless of their speed or whether they took breaks. All it takes is one discouraging comment from a parent to make them not want to run anymore. Congratulate them, give high-fives, shake hands, or do whatever else conveys your support for a job well done. Running in a kid’s fun run marathon can be a great event for children. Registration for the Findley Davies Kid’s Marathon, as part of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon,

is available at glasscitymarathon.org and is open to children ages 2 to 12 and family members. Special events are planned for race day, April 23, 2016 at the University of Toledo, including an opportunity to meet the UT football players, Agility Angels dog show, group exercises, and other fun events. All participants will receive a teddy bear, a finisher’s medal, and refreshments. Kohl’s commitment to Mercy Children’s Hospital is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program. Through this initiative, Kohl’s sells $5 books and plush toys, where 100 percent of net profit benefits children’s health and education programs nationwide, including hospital partnerships like this one. Kohl’s has raised more than $274 million through this merchandise program. For more information, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares. ❦ Meliss Klorer, MRC, is a Kohl’s Kids in Action Health Educator.

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he images are heartbreaking: children with bruises and scars… emotional wounds and sad little faces, shaped by abuse or neglect. In Lucas County, the responsibility for ensuring that children are safe and cared for falls to Lucas County Children Services. The county agency is coming off a challenging year, in which its caseworkers responded to six percent more requests (4,517) to investigate possible child abuse compared to 2014. These reports involved 6,817 children—also six percent higher than in the previous year. The end result: LCCS ended up confirming that more than 1,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect. Ninety-nine children, which is 21 percent more children than last year, came into LCCS’ permanent custody and became available for adoption. This was due, in no small part, to the epidemic of opiate abuse that has taken hold in our community, as more parents were unable to

quit their addiction in the timeframe mandated by law. “The heroin epidemic is dealing this agency a roundhouse punch,” says LCCS interim executive director Robin Reese. “Addiction is impacting more and more families. We’re seeing parents who can’t parent the children they have because of their addiction, as well as babies born exposed to heroin or other opiates. And, while the community is pulling together treatment resources for adults, not enough is being done to meet the needs of children impacted by this epidemic,” she says. The children have often suffered trauma or severe neglect, and require counseling, school support, and a lot of care.

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Reese says that for babies born addicted to opiates, the long-term outcomes are good, but their first weeks can be very difficult for both the infant and the caregiver. “There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than seeing a baby suffer from withdrawal. They shake and cry, don’t eat or sleep well, and they have to be carefully stepped down with methadone and morphine,” she explains, adding that once babies recover, they don’t generally seem to suffer lingering effects. For those first few months, though, caregivers endure a lot of sleepless nights. All of this is happening as LCCS is seeing more children, and more children with serious trauma. “It used to be that we’d see families with one or two problems—maybe drug abuse and poor parenting skills. Now, we’re seeing families that have those problems plus mental health concerns, domestic violence, or unstable housing or other issues, so their kids have suffered more severe trauma and have greater needs,” says Cary Brown, manager of LCCS’ Assessments Department. The agency’s greatest need right now is for foster families. The agency has only about 175 foster families, while nearly 400 children are in foster care. “We have caregivers who originally planned to foster one or two children, but are caring for three or four,” says Donna Seed, LCCS’ manager of placements. “This puts stress not just on the caregiver, who might have to care for children attending four different schools and have four different visiting schedules, but also puts stress on the children, who might do better with more individualized attention from their caregivers,” she explains. The agency is in the midst of a campaign to sign up 400 new foster homes. Recruiters are working with area clergy and community leaders to encourage people to become licensed foster parents. “We are knocking on doors and asking anyone and everyone to think about opening their heart and home. We’re letting people know about the need and the fact that it’s not difficult at all to become a foster parent,” Ms. Seed continues. The agency provides prospective foster and adoptive caregivers with free training and continuing education,

she says, and looks for people who have sufficient income to support themselves, a clean criminal record, a home or apartment with two or more bedrooms, and the ability to provide personal references. She adds, “It doesn’t matter if you’re married or single. As long as you can meet the other qualifications, we want to talk to you.” Those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent can call the agency at 419-213-3336 or stop by one of the information sessions around the Toledo area. A complete list of dates and locations is available on the agency’s website, www.lucaskids.net. Meanwhile, anyone who suspects that a Lucas County child is suffering physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect, should call LCCS at 419213-2273. Callers can remain anonymous. “The most important thing is that you make the call,” concludes Ms. Brown. “Children can’t speak for themselves, and they need to know that there are adults out there who care for them.” ❦

More than 1,000 Lucas County children were abused or neglected in 2015. Nearly half of them were under the age of five. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. If you believe a Lucas County child is at risk of abuse or neglect, call LCCS at 419-213-2273 (CARE). You can remain anonymous.

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perienced as a coach that can lead to the 70% dropout rate as well as strained parent/child relationships:

Times have changed for sure It seems that every sport wants kids to specialize in their sport for a variety of reasons. As a coach, I would challenge the notion that by specializing at age 12, the child will be the next world superstar. Young children need to be exposed to a variety of activities and sports that develop them overall, and I do not mean just sports wise. For example, if kids only participate in an individual sport, they need to also experience a team sport for the interaction, leadership, and social components. If they participate in only team sports, then spending time in an individual sport can help them develop more independence and self-discipline. So, please allow your children to experience the full circle for both athletic and personal growth.

Parents, your child is your child This is such a simple statement, but it’s often forgotten. Many times I have heard parents compare their child to someone else. Folks, if this

is done over and over, kids actually start to question why they are not good enough. Doing this also creates a pressure that, at the end of the day, can create such a negative environment that the child becomes one of the 70%. Your kids are your kids, and they are special for who they are.

The cost of sport participation continues to rise It does not matter whether it’s a team or individual sport. I have attended many conferences where the issue of child dropout has been a major topic. Two of the most common statements I and my friends hear are, “Do you know how much we are spending on you?” and “If you are not going to do better, why should we keep spending all this money?” The fact is, parents might feel this way, but the young kids might just be trying their best and improving despite not winning. The above statements really do weigh heavy on young kids, especially if they are “pleasers.” Kids are young and they are sensitive, and feeling they are letting Mom and/or Dad down will affect them greatly. Parents need to realize this. As a

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parent myself now, I reflect back on one of the rules my parents had for me and that I truly appreciate: As long as I tried my best and enjoyed the experience, then I would be able to continue.

You only get one chance to be a parent with your child At the end of journey, the long-term relationship with your child should always be in the forefront. Now, this does not mean you should try to be your child’s best friend, for you are the parent. What I am saying is that chasing your child’s dreams is huge, no matter how great they are. Along the way, be very careful not to drive so hard that the child resents the journey and the parent/child relationship is forever damaged. The

professional athlete window is very small, and the college scholarship window lasts only four to five years. However, the parent/child bond lasts a lifetime. In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my parents for being great examples for me. I hope as a parent I will be able to treat the journey the same way they treated it with me, and I hope as a coach I can share the lessons learned with the parents of players I come in contact with. The journey will have many ups and downs, and it is the foundation we lay as parents that will influence our kids not only as athletes, but also as future parents with their kids. Let us do our part to change that 70% dropout rate by doing the best we can as parents ❦.

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utheran Homes Society (LHS) to Lutheran Home at Toledo,” stated announces the appointment of Jeff Rohdy, LHS Regional Executive Thomas Grubs as Executive Director Director for Long-Term Care Services. for Lutheran Home at Toledo, a care “His experience in construction will community located at 131 be very beneficial during the N. Wheeling Street. upcoming renovations of As Executive Director, the Toledo campus’ nursing Mr. Grubs will be responcare center.” sible for the day-to-day Mr. Grubs earned his operations, community bachelor’s degree in envioutreach, and business ronmental relations from development of the LHS The Ohio State University. Toledo campus. The camHe resides in Temperance, pus provides assisted livMichigan with his wife ing, short-term skilled Cindy, who is a hospital nursing and rehabilitation, Thomas Grubs is Execu- liaison for Lutheran Homes long-term nursing care, tive Director of Lutheran Society. outpatient therapy, and “One thing missing in Home at Toledo. respite care. my previous career was the Mr. Grubs served as the interim opportunity to have a very personal administrator of the Toledo cam- impact on people’s lives,” Mr. Grubs pus before accepting the Executive stated. “I chose to transition into Director position, and he was also nursing home administration so that the Associate Executive Director at I can help people, as well as continue Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek for to manage systems and processes. I a short time. Prior to joining LHS in appreciate the opportunity to work 2015, he was Executive Director at with the great Lutheran Home at Arbors of Clyde. Toledo team.” Mr. Grubs is a Licensed Nursing LHS is a social ministry organiHome Administrator in the state of zation based in Toledo that has been Ohio. He has worked in long-term serving the unique needs of youth and care for four years. Being a nursing elderly since 1860. Today, more than home administrator is a second career 3,600 individuals throughout Northfor Mr. Grubs, who spent 30 years west Ohio and Southeast Michigan managing and developing a variety benefit from the housing, medical of commercial and residential real care, and community services offered estate development and construction through LHS ministries. For more projects. information on Lutheran Home at “We are excited about the experi- Toledo, a ministry of LHS, please call ence and leadership that Tom brings 419-724-1414. ❦ We love feedback. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

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There are signs and symptoms that develop from the tumor pressing on the adjacent nerves or nearby blood vessels or brain structures. As the tumor grows, it may be more likely to cause signs and symptoms, although tumor size doesn’t always determine effects. Common symptoms include an abnormal feeling of movement or dizziness and hearing loss in the affected ear, which makes it hard to hear conversations, and possible ringing (tinnitus) in the ear. Less common symptoms include difficulty understanding speech, headache, numbness or decreased feeling on one side of the face or one ear, pain in the face or one ear, weakness or drooping of one side of the face, or unsteady walk. The audiologist or physician may suspect an acoustic neuroma based on medical history, an examination of the nervous system, and certain tests. Often, the physical exam is normal when the tumor is diagnosed. If the above listed symptoms are present, certain tests may be ordered. The most useful test to identify an acoustic neuroma is an MRI of the brain. Other tests an audiologist can perform to diagnose the tumor

and tell it apart from other causes of dizziness or vertigo include: • Hearing test • Test of equilibrium and balance (electronystagmography) • Test of hearing and brainstem function (brainstem auditory evoked response, BAER). Treatment depends on the size and location of the tumor along with the age and overall health of the patient. The patient and physician will decide whether to watch the tumor (typically by an annual MRI test), use radiation to stop it from growing, or try to remove it. Many acoustic neuromas that are small, grow very slowly, and show few or no symptoms may be followed, especially in older patients, with an annual MRI and a visit to the physician and audiologist to determine the status of their hearing and possible vertigo. Without treatment, some acoustic neuromas can damage the nerves responsible for our hearing and balance, as well as the nerves responsible for movement and feeling in the face. Rarely, very large tumors can lead to a buildup of fluid (hydrocephalus) in the

brain, which can be life-threatening. Removal of an acoustic neuroma is more commonly done for larger tumors or tumors that are causing multiple symptoms, growing quickly, or pressing on the brain. Surgery may be considered to remove the tumor and prevent other nerve damage. However, there are risks, which may include partial or complete loss of hearing in the affected ear, weakness in the face muscles, and balance difficulty. Damage is more likely to occur when the tumor is large. Another treatment option is stereotactic radiosurgery, which focuses high-powered x-rays on a small area. It is considered to be a form of radiation therapy, not a surgical procedure, and is an option to slow and stop the growth of tumors that are hard to remove surgically. Another reason may be to treat those who are unable to complete the surgical procedure. An acoustic neuroma is not cancer.

The tumor does not spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. However, it may continue to grow and press on important structures in the skull. People with small, slow-growing tumors may not need treatment. Once hearing loss occurs, it does not return after surgery or radiosurgery. Acoustic neuromas are not seen every day in our practice, but we do come across them. If you or someone you love is suffering from symptoms such as hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo, please do not ignore them. As always, please feel free to call Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic if you have any questions about your hearing loss symptoms. ❦ Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A, is a Doctor of Audiology with Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic, located at 1125 Hospital Dr., Suite 50 in Toledo (419-383-4012) and 1601 Brigham Dr., Suite 160 in Perrysburg (419-873-4327).

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Medical team readies for Mercy Health Glass City Marathon

arathon running is a highly strenuous activity that can put participants at risk of injuries or other health issues that demand prompt medical attention. But runners in this year’s Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, to be held Sunday, April 24 at the University of Toledo, can rest assured that when it comes to their well-being on race day, the Mercy medical team has left nothing to chance. According to Burton L. Rogers, ED.D, Mercy’s Regional Administrator for Sports Medicine and Co-Medical Director for the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, adjacent to the finish line will be a fully stocked sports medicine tent staffed with physicians, nurses, and licensed athletic trainers who are ready to treat virtually any injury or health problem the race might throw at them, such as cuts, scrapes, strains, sprains, fatigue, cramping, and cold- or heat-related illness. The medical practitioners will even

be poised to administer IV solutions on site if necessary. “The med tent is our version of the 4077th,” says Dr. Rogers, alluding to the mobile army surgical hospital depicted in the film and TV series M*A*S*H. In addition to the main tent, at least one smaller medical tent staffed with physicians, athletic trainers, and support staff will be situated at midcourse to treat injured or ill runners. “If the team in the smaller tent can’t manage the problem, the athlete can be transferred to the larger tent or to the emergency department closest to the portion of the course where the incident occurred,” Dr. Rogers states. What’s more, approximately 30 licensed athletic trainers will be patrolling the course on bicycles or in emergency medical rigs to provide prompt assistance to anyone in trouble. Two Gator utility vehicles will also be on hand to either transport injured athletes to the medical tents or serve as holding stations for patients until

an emergency rig arrives. Of course, with an athletic event the size of a marathon, efficient, coordinated communication among members of the medical team is essential. Dr. Rogers explains that all team members will be able to talk with one another through a ham radio operator. As a backup to the radio, everyone involved in medical coverage for the event will be listed on a cell phone data base so they can communicate by voice or text

if needed. “Plus, we’ll be reminding all of our emergency departments to be prepared for the event,” he adds. While problems such as cramps, fatigue, and injuries from falls are always a factor in marathons, Dr. Rogers points out that in order to achieve the highest level of preparation, the medical team must take

a close look at the weather forecast five to seven days in advance of the event. The weather in April is extremely variable and can have a significant impact on the types of health issues the team can expect to encounter. Dr. Rogers recalls that five years ago, the last year the Glass City Marathon was held in downtown Toledo, the air temperature was expected to climb into the 80s on event day. That was the highest temperature yet that year, and the participants had no real opportunity to acclimate to the heat ahead of time. So the medical team had to be fully prepared to deal with heat-related illness throughout the event, which meant providing ice baths and chilled IV fluids to help lower the core temperature in affected runners. In other years, just the opposite situation has presented itself, with temperatures in the 40s accompanied by rain and wind—conditions conducive to hypothermia. “In this situation, the med tent is kept heated at all times, we keep plenty of extra heavy blankets on hand, and we make sure everyone who comes across the finish line receives a Heatsheet,”

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says Dr. Rogers. All of this medical readiness notwithstanding, the most important factor for aspiring marathon participants to consider is their own level of training and physical preparedness. Dr. Rogers emphasizes, “Most athletes who are serious about participating in a marathon or half marathon begin training at least a year in advance and make sure they have proper footwear and clothing for the race. “On the other hand, waiting until the last day to register and trying to participate without the proper conditioning and attire is a recipe for disaster.” Dr. Rogers encourages aspiring marathon participants to contact an organization like Dave’s Performance Footgear or Toledo Roadrunners so they can discuss their goals and current level of training. These experts can help runners evaluate what level of competition might be most appro-

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approach to child abuse through a child-friendly center in which child abuse can be investigated. The CAC also recognizes the need to reduce the trauma that children and families experience during the investigation and prosecution process. The CAC provides services to over 1,000 children and non-offending caregivers each year. Over the past 40 years, the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center has made such a large impact on the lives of the members in our community. FCAPC has been able to reach over 850,000 individuals with their programming. They have taught over 220,000 children in our community ways to keep themselves safe and how to tell someone if they are being abused. They have turned victims into survivors with their domestic violence court advocacy program. They have helped children and their non-offending caregivers heal from the devastating effects of child sexual abuse. They have taught batterers how to lead non-violent lives. They have taught the community how to protect children. Each year it becomes harder to maintain this stellar program due to an increased need for services and

a steady decline in grant funding sources. We never charge a fee for services provided to victims and their non-offending caregivers. Many of our clients would not get the help they deserve without our free services. All of this work could not be done without our community. Generous donations allow FCAPC and the CAC to continue to impact the lives of 50,000 people this year in our community. FCAPC would love for you to attend the Spring Luncheon on April 22, 2016 at the Inverness Club. They want you to hear the incredible impact that the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center and the Children’s Advocacy Center has on our clients directly from our clients. Their stories of survival are compelling and allow you to see exactly where your dollars are being delivered. If you cannot make the event, please consider a monetary donation to end the cycle of abuse in our community. ❦ The Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center/Children’s Advocacy Center is located at 2460 Cherry Street, Toledo, OH 43608. For more information, please call 419-244-3053 or visit www.fcapc. org. Please like us on Facebook.

by Kat Tomasewski

Advice for new moms from the upper classmates

few months after giving birth to my first child, a friend of mine, one who did not have children, inquired about motherhood, and I remember telling her that, thus far, motherhood was a lot like junior high school. My body was doing weird things, acne was flaring up, and I was an emotional mess and totally clueless as to which virtual lunchroom table to sit at. Was I a “crunchy mom,” strictly cloth-diapering mom, working mom, or SAHM? I was in the thralls of an identity crisis, and I felt like I was alone—all the other moms seemed so confident and assured of all their decisions. I can remember thinking I wish I were back in junior high school because I could at least ask one of the nice eighth graders for some friendly advice. Receiving advice from someone who has been there before, whether it is junior high school or motherhood, is often comforting. So here you go. Here is some fabulous advice from the “upper classmates,” moms who have been where you are now, moms who have experienced the trials and errors, who have learned from their mistakes, and continue to blossom in all the splendor motherhood has to offer:

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Naptime is a must! Naptime is not just for the baby; take time for you too. “Don’t forget to take care of yourself (I didn’t eat, drink, or shower enough).” —Marianela Stagg Get out of the house. The best thing I ever did was go to baby story time at the library. It was there that I made my first “mommy” friendships, and you need those. You need to talk to other moms. Always keep a change of clothes for yourself and the baby in your car. Nursing can lead to some embarrassing situations, and babies are prone to blowouts, as well as spit

up, from time-to-time. “Always keep a plastic bag or two in your diaper bag. Great for soiled clothes or when pregnant mama with morning sickness can’t get out of the car fast enough. Keep a diaper in your car at all times, and, if you’re really on top of it, spare clothes for you and your child.” —Jessica Wunderlin It doesn’t matter how you feed your baby. Do not feel guilty for feeding your baby the way you feel is best! Likewise, be respectful of other mothers’ decisions to feed their babies the way they feel is best. Ask for help. Good moms know when they need help! “It’s ok to ask —Jen Begeman for help!” “Never be scared or too proud to ask for —Jennifer Kopitke help!” Stop feeling guilty! “Remind yourself (with notes if needed) you are doing a great job! You simply cannot love a child too much! Dirty clothes can be washed (as well as children), so have fun! Go ahead...jump in the puddles WITH your littles!” —Jannean Lanham Bad days will happen. You will have those bad days, or even those bad weeks, and on those days, do one thing nice for yourself—spray your favorite perfume, have your favorite tea. Something small can have a significant impact on your psyche. “Breathe! As long as everyone is safe and healthy the little things will work —Aimee Klink themselves out.” Get out of the house without your baby. Meet up with your girlfriends for coffee, or grab dinner with your husband. Document the milestones. You will be too tired, time will pass, and you will not remember. Write it down! “Write about it...because you’ll forget the details over time or how you felt about —Tricia Dzierwa them.” And, most importantly, enjoy! Enjoy the most amazing, messy, beautiful, comical, exhausting, precious, stressful, emotional, and miraculous journey of your life! “If they say or look like they are going to puke, BELIEVE THEM!”

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“Choose your battles wisely when you find an old sippy cup; they’re replaceable.” —Lorran Gatt Upchurch “Find the one thing that is not negotiable for you and teach it early to your kids. For me, that’s sleep.” —Carol Cierniak “Always remember, when children are

the least lovable is when they need love —Kris Kunkle❦ the most.” Kat Tomasewski writes the wildly popular Mom on the Go in Holy Toledo blog. Kat is a wife and mother living in Northwest Ohio and is a regular contributor to WTOL. She shares her knowledge on healthy recipes, parenting tips, local family friendly activities, and marriage advice.

Coping with the high cost of education by Scott D. Brown

ver the past decade, the cost of higher education has soared, yet the need to prepare young adults for a competitive job market remains more important than ever. However, despite the difficult costs of education, many Americans still don’t know about the benefits of 529 education savings plans. Named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, a 529 plan is a tax-advantaged way to save, or even pay in advance, for college expenses. By establishing a 529 plan now

you’re not only taking advantage of a potential tax benefit, but you’re also giving a child a helping hand toward the skyrocketing cost of higher education. Investing in your greatest asset—A 529 comes in two varieties: a pre-paid plan and a savings plan. A pre-paid 529 allows the account holder to pre-pay all or part of the tuition and fees of an in-state college education. Pre-paid plans can also be converted for use at out-of-state colleges. For private colleges, there is a similar but

separate plan known as the Private College 529 Plan. This 529 savings plan works similar to a Roth IRA and offers investment options similar to mutual funds. Its value can rise and fall based on the performance of the investment option chosen. Earnings in a 529 plan can be tax deferred, with withdrawals being exempt from federal and state income taxes if you use the funds for qualified expenses such as tuition, fees, room and board, and supplies. Many states also offer state tax deductions or tax credits on top of that. Broad flexibility—Another key benefit of 529 plans is their flexibility. Some investments that are used for education funding require that the assets be given to the beneficiary when they reach a certain age. With a 529 plan, the owner of the account continues to make all of the decisions. For example, if the beneficiary suddenly decides not to go to college, you can choose a different beneficiary or use the plan for your own education needs. 529 savings can also be used for any accredited in-state, out-of-state, or international educational institution. And while some education invest-

ment vehicles have age restrictions, a 529 plan has none, so anyone can contribute to one. Additionally, you can usually cover full college costs because the contribution limits per beneficiary generally exceed $200,000. However, contribution limits vary by state, so it’s a good idea to connect with a financial advisor to confirm. Potentially significant tax benefits—For tax-planning purposes, your 529 plan contribution is considered a gift to the beneficiary and qualifies for the $14,000 annual gift-tax exclusion, enabling you to make significant contributions without being charged the gift tax. Further, you can frontload your contribution to as high as $70,000 in one year ($140,000 for married couples), then distribute the gift-tax reduction over a five-year period. Assets, however, can accumulate and be withdrawn federally tax-free only if they are used to pay for qualified expenses—tuition, fees, room and board, and supplies. Non-qualified distributions are subject to income tax and a 10% federal income tax penalty. 529 plans not only help reduce federal tax, but they can also reduce state income tax. Thirty-four states,

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including the District of Columbia, offer residents a full or partial tax deduction or credit for 529 savings plan contributions. A few states even offer a state tax deduction whether you invest in that state’s 529 or not. If you’d like further information about 529 education savings plans, feel free to reach out to me with questions. Morgan Stanley offers many 529s from some of the nation’s leading mutual fund companies. You can choose from a range of investment strategies depending on the specific plan, the age of the beneficiary, your financial objectives, and your risk tolerance. ❦ If you’d like to learn more, please contact Scott Brown, Senior Vice President, Branch Manager, Morgan Stanley Toledo, Ohio, at 419-842-5312. Source: The College Board https://www.collegeboard.org. Article provided courtesy of a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor. The author(s) are not employees of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). The opinions expressed by the authors are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and data in the article or publication has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation by Morgan Stanley with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, investment, strategy or product that may be mentioned. Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor(s) engaged Healthy Living News to feature this article. Scott D. Brown may only transact business in states where he is registered or excluded or exempted from registration http://www.morganstanleyfa.com/theauroragroup. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Scott D. Brown is not registered or excluded or exempt from registration. © 2016 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 1362931 [12/15]

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Wise words from

OTTERBEIN Value trees! by Robin Small I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the sweet earth’s flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.

—"Trees," by Joyce Kilmer

he poet Joyce Kilmer knew the importance of trees when he wrote this lyric poem in 1913. His words speak about trees as evidence of God’s creation personified. Arbor Day, the celebration of trees, is coming on April 29. It is a day, established by J. Sterling Morton, to recognize the importance of trees. Morton moved from his hometown of Detroit, Michigan in the mid 1800s to Nebraska where he found a landscape lacking trees. He was a lover of nature and

also recognized the value of trees for conservation and industry. He mobilized the citizens of the Nebraska Territory to plant trees, and in 1872 the first Arbor Day was established. Over the years, The Arbor Foundation has continued to fulfill Morton’s mission to propagate trees. He is remembered for the quote, “Each generation takes the earth as trustees.” Today, research studies are pointing to another reason to value trees. Studies link the presence of trees with human health. Specifically, researchers found that people experienced more deaths from heart disease and respiratory disease when they lived in areas where trees had disappeared. “There’s a natural tendency to see our findings and conclude that, surely, the higher mortality rates are because of some confounding variable, like income or education, and not the loss of trees,” study researcher Geoffrey Donovan, who is a research forester at the Pacific Northwest Research

Station of the U.S. Forest Service, said in a statement. “But we saw the same pattern repeated over and over in counties with very different demographic makeups.” The study, which is published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, involved data from 1,296 counties spread over 15 states. Researchers examined how many deaths from heart and respiratory disease occurred over 18 years. The researchers found an association between areas that had been affected by the emerald ash borer beetle—which kills trees, leaving areas treeless—and 15,000 more deaths from heart disease and 6,000 more deaths from respiratory disease. “This finding adds to the growing evidence that the natural environment provides major public health benefits,” researchers wrote in the study. You can read more about these studies and how trees may affect good health by reading “Growing Quality of Life: Urban Trees, Birth Weight, and Crime” by John Kirkland and Geoffrey Donovan on the U.S. Forest Website, http://www.fs.fed.us/. Also of note is the author Matthew Silverstone who has written a book entitled “Blinded By Science,” touting

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evidence confirming the healthful benefits of trees including the effects they have on various issues such as depression, concentration levels, and even the ability to alleviate headaches. The book cites a number of studies that show the connection between good mental health and well-being in locations where there is regular interaction with trees. On the British website NatureAndHealth.com, there are six suggestions that you can do this month to increase your time spent with trees and possibly experience better health: 1. Bring plants into your office space or where you work. 2. When going for walks, choose paths where you will be walking through parks or nature with trees. 3. Bring your friends and family to treed areas more often when you go outside or play with the kids. 4. Plant a garden and be amongst nature. You connect with your

food and the earth. 5. Plant a tree in your own yard or even in an area you feel could use a tree! 6. Make time to be amongst trees daily or every other day. Don’t be afraid to jump right in and hug the tree! Otterbein Portage Valley Senior Lifestyle Community is nestled next to a 50-acre woods with marked walking trails. Trees were also planted on the campus, and the villa homes were built over the past 35 years. Many trees have been planted by families as memorials to loved ones. We are a community that believes in the power of healing through God’s creation. Joyce Kilmer was right: “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree”! Celebrate Arbor Day 2016 by planting a lovely tree!❦ Robin Small is Regional Director of Marketing for Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices.

What is Team Recovery?

eam Recovery started with a few people in detox in Toledo, Ohio. We originally formed to help each other and start a movement to break the stigma that is attached to drug addiction, but within a very short time it has evolved into much, much more!

Recovery Being part of a group/T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) is essential for us. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people who want the same positive life and goals makes it easier to achieve that life/ goal. At Team Recovery, we believe in strength in numbers. We are 100% sober and believe you can achieve that through a program of recovery. First things first, though—drugs and alcohol have to go! Don’t be ashamed; addiction can happen to anyone. Reach out your hand for help.

Prevention/education/ awareness Team Recovery speaks at schools (6th grade through university level), conferences, rallies, team functions, town hall meetings, conventions, block watches, etc. We don’t just talk about heroin and other drugs, but just general decision-making skills and how one bad decision can negatively affect your life forever.

We have partnered with the DART program through the Lucas County Sheriff ’s Office to promote this type of prevention.

A Walk in the Park by LeMoyne Mercer

Feet, do your stuff!

etween Thanksgiving and Christmas I grew even pudgier than usual. “This is simply unacceptable,” said Shirley. “You’re going on half rations and we’re doubling your exercise.” Shirley has this theory that walking 10,000 steps a day is the path to fitness and immortality. But they can’t be just sauntering-along steps. You have to move on out like Stonewall Jackson’s “foot cavalry” at Chancellorsville. (And we all know how that worked out for him.) On Dec. 28 we set out for Ev-

erglades National Park where it is reliably warm and sunny in January. Usually. This year, thanks to el Niño, it was way cooler and wetter. Still, we put in our 10,000 steps or so stomping along the Anhinga Trail. During the winter “dry season” in the Everglades, water is concentrated in the deeper holes. Wildlife is therefore found in these relatively small areas. Animals and birds become more tolerant of humans because they have no choice. This year, water was everywhere and the animals were nowhere. In places such as the Wisconsin Hole we expect to find upwards of 18 to 24 gators, a few egrets, various herons, a wood stork or two, maybe a few ibises, white and glossy. This year, there was one small gator. Total. We decided that January in Florida was not significantly better than December had been in Ohio, so we headed around the Gulf to Padre Island near Corpus Christi, TX on our way to Arizona. Shirley had been assured by AccuWeather that it was warm and sunny there. I tend to be more skeptical. Weather persons have the only job in which you can be wrong almost 100% of the time and not get fired. We did hear about

Family support We are not grief counselors, but we don’t need to be. FAAD (Family After Addiction or Death) was started to offer support to family members, from family members. The meetings are for anyone (friend, family, addict, etc.) affected in any way by addiction. By our sixth meeting, we had outgrown our facility (150 people), and we’ve

since been invited by ProMedica Toledo Hospital to hold our meetings in their beautiful educational center. FAAD meetings are currently held every Tuesday night from 7:00 to 8:30 at Toledo Hospital in the Kellermeyer Education Center. All are welcome. Give it a shot. We will be offering more times, days, and locations soon! For more information on Team Recovery, please call 419-561-LIFE.

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some Toledo weather people getting fired, but it was for playing naughty card games on New Year’s Eve, not for faulty forecasts. Still, Shirley was right about Padre Island. We got a waterfront site that made it convenient to stride manfully up and down the beach at sunrise while tiny sanderlings scurried ahead at the fringe of the surf. Willets and curlews stood on one leg and looked down their long noses as if to say, “What’s all the hubbub?” Brown pelicans enjoyed their all-you-caneat seafood buffet.

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Back in camp, I enjoyed a hearty breakfast of a half piece Melba toast and some weak, unsweetened green tea. Each evening, the sound of the surf muffled the rumbling of my stomach. After a week, we set out to see what else Texas might have to offer. Just down the road a piece from Corpus Christi is the 825,000-acre King Ranch established in 1853 by steamship Capt. Richard King. The place is only slightly larger than New England, so by Texas standards it is just a “hobby ranch.”

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On the King Ranch, cowboys still work cattle the old-fashioned way—plus with pickups, helicopters, and drones.

a whole passel of coots. That’s mud hens to Toledoans. Though, technically, coot is just a derisive term for gentlemen of advanced age. From the King Ranch we continued west where, continuing to pursue my 10K steps, I walked out on the streets of Laredo one day. As I walked out on the streets of Laredo, I spied a young cowboy all dressed in white linen, all dressed in white linen as cold as the….No. Wait. That’s not right. Marty Robbins intruded in my recollection there for a minute. The only cowboys we saw in Laredo were at the WalMart when we stopped for a dozen eggs and a loaf of 12-grain bread. Farther north we came to Langtry, site of Judge Roy Bean’s saloon-billiard

Guided tours are offered, so I changed my beach sandals for Tony Lama boots and Brett Maverick hat. It is quite easy to get in your 10K steps when you have 825K acres to roam around in. For example, it is just about 10K steps from the cowboy bunk house to the mess hall. Shirley says that is why cowboys are so lean. The King Ranch has a prize herd of quarter horses used for working the cattle along with a fleet of Ford F-150 pickups (King Ranch edition, of course), a helicopter or two, and some drones. Once the cattle get into the mesquite, it can be hard to convince them to come out. The Judge Roy Bean named his saloon-billiards ranch specializes in Santa Gertrudis hall-courtroom-opera house conglomeration cattle, but they also stock Santa Cruz for actress Lillie Langtry. Even claimed the because, though somewhat smaller, whole town of Langtry, TX was in her honor. they are leaner and ready for market (i.e., your grill) sooner. There are hall-court room and opera house. also some longhorns just for historic Bean styled himself “The Law West of the Pecos” and may be familiar to preservation purposes. One of the stops on the tour was at readers who remember the 1950s TV the Weaver’s Cottage where woolen western starring Edgar Buchanan as horse blankets are still hand woven. Bean. (If you can remember Edgar On one wall were examples of all the Buchanan you just might be one cattle brands once used on the ranch of those coots.) Or, if you are an insomniac you may have seen My and/or developed for Darling Clementine and registered to other with Henry Fonda ranches. A member of as Wyatt Earp and our tour, Albert Penner, Walter Brennan as said he grew up in Judge Bean on the Paraguay where he Late, Late, Extra Late and his father ran a Show. small herd of cattle. Bean had a crush He was surprised to on the British actress see his own brand, a Lillie Langtry and rocking AP, on display. claimed to have Totally coincidental, he named the town said. He had no idea after her. Langtry, the King Ranch had the town, was more any connection to it. likely named for the The ranch is also railroad engineer a game preserve. We who built the secsaw several deer, quail, tion of what is now hawks, and a few colthe Southern Paciforful caracaras. These ic through western are sometimes called Mexican eagles though Gao Zhuopeng (AKA the Beijing Kid) Texas. Bean claimed technically not eagles posed with my hat so his friends could to have named his at all. Oh, and along get photos of him as a real American establishment after her as well, but the Santa Gertrudis Creek, cowboy. sign painter was not We love feedback. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

a good speller, so her name came out as The Jersey Lilly. Bean tried to lure his beloved Lillie to Texas by offering to schedule her for a performance in his “opera house.” This rather small establishment, still on the historic site, is more properly called the Bean House because it is the one-room house in which he lived. Perhaps the Judge had a slightly different sort of “performance” in mind. Lillie eventually did come to Langtry, but by then, Bean was six months dead. In the late 1800s, west Texas was overrun by desperados of all sorts. Bean passed out rough justice and was known for his “creative” interpretation of the law. He gained a reputation for being a “hanging judge,” which may have had some deterrent value, but there is no evidence that he ever hanged anyone. Bean was more prone to fining the accused all of his money, his weapons, and his horse and then ordering him to leave town. If you have been to that part of Texas, you might properly conclude that being on foot among the prickly pear cactus and rattlesnakes might be worse than hanging. After a night in Langtry, we drove around to Big Bend National Park, named for its location on the wide arc of the Rio Grande River. We settled into good ol’ site 15 where we have stayed before. As I sat at the picnic table studying the trail map for ways to get in my 10K steps, I noticed movement right at my feet. It was a road runner who lifted his crest and cocked his head to one side. Soon he was joined by two more. Road runners we have seen over the years tended to say “Beep! Beep!” and disappear in a cloud of dust. These were undoubtedly just camp beggars. Handsome beggars, though, with peacocky blue and green iridescence in their tails that we never noticed from the usual viewing distance. The weather in Big Bend during the last week in January competed quite favorably with the blizzard hitting the poor fools—I mean our dear friends and family—back in the East. It got a little nippy at night but warmed quickly to T-shirt temperatures when the morning sun cleared the ridge. More than pleasant enough to put in 15,288 steps out to The Window. This is a cleft in a rock wall that affords impressive views of the Texas desert. Which was in no respect better than the view we could have had without moving a

The Rio Grande flows between the sheer rock walls of Santa Elena Canyon.

foot. Somehow, though, it takes on a little more significance when you have to work for it. When we got back to camp, Shirley scratched me behind both ears and said “Oh, he’s a good boy! Oh, yes he is! He can have a Skoobee treat.” I appreciated the thought even though the treat tasted more like kibble than biscotti. At all the Big Bend trail heads we noticed new park advisories. In addition to Don’t Pet the Rattlesnakes and Don’t Hug the Bears, there was Don’t Mess with the Mountain Lions. We are told that mountain lions are cats and, like all cats, they are inclined to chase anything that moves. (See any of those cat videos on the Internet.) The best thing to do, evidently, is to just stand there and try to look big. Which is easy enough for me. According to official Park Service policy, your strategy should be to hold quite still while the mountain lion chews off a couple pounds of your left thigh. Then, both of you can go calmly on about your usual business. Disregarding that warning, we walked back into Santa Elena Canyon where the Rio Grande passes between 1,500-foot-high sheer cliffs. The trail climbs along the American side of the river until it ends at a fallen boulder about the size of a Greyhound bus. Echoing through the canyon were the excited calls of some visitors from China—11 young men and one attractive, smiling young woman. “Who’s from Beijing?” I asked, just to find out who understood English. “We all are,” responded one who introduced himself as Gao Zhuopeng. He was wearing a football jersey. I

asked where he got it, thinking that perhaps he had visited an American campus. “China,” he said. “Of, course,” I responded, “we get all our shirts from China too.” Our conversation culminated in an invitation to Beijing. “China is nice. You’ll like it,” he said. (Gao’s English, by the way, was better than that of most American college students.) Gao put on my hat so his friends could take photos of him as the Beijing Kid. They thought it was a huge joke. Out near Santa Elena, we also met a herd of 9 or 10 javelinas. (The last time we were in Big Bend they were called peccaries.) They look like wild pigs but are actually related to the elephant. Which reminded me of the caracara, the Mexican eagle that isn’t an eagle, and the agave that is technically a pineapple. Can you believe it? Science is so amazing! From Big Bend we went across New Mexico, where there is nothing interesting to see, on to Saguaro National Park, up to see friends in Phoenix, and then spent three weeks in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Took a week side-trip to Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley just for the “super bloom.” More about that next month. There is way too much to fit into this space. My feet logged 747,612 steps. Shirley says if I had just gone all the way to the end of Golden Canyon

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