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Local Breaking ground The Imagination Station has begun construction on the KeyBank Discovery Theater, which will provide visitors an immersive experience unique to the 419.

This 8,200-square-foot theater will include a 58-foot laser-projected display with state-of-the-art audio, making it possible to host 3D films, live streaming presentations and more. The venue will make its debut in summer 2020. Imagination Station CEO Lori Hauser said, “We are thrilled to bring this unique experience to Toledo and look forward to offering new immersive experiences to engage, educate and entertain our community.” —HH

Spend the afternoon looking at the wares of over 100 different vendors, or join in on the fun and put on your own sale to give your items a new home. Must be a Library Village resident to register, but shopping is open to everyone.

9am-5pm. Saturday, August 3. Library Village Community West Toledo within the bounds of Sylvania Ave., Lewis Ave., Eleanor Ave., and Jackman Rd. 419-476-1911. facebook.com/LibraryVillageToledo —AP

Toledo Night Market Step out of your routine and into the Farmers’ Market at twilight.

Enjoy a cool breeze, listen to music and explore local vendors at the monthly Night Market. $3-5, free for kids 12 and under. 6-11pm.

Saturday, August 17.

Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St. 419-930-9880. toledonightmarket.com —AP

577 Foundation honored Dedicated to spreading “love of the land,” The 577 Foundation was recently awarded the Civic Improvement Commendation by The Garden Club of America, an honor for its “outstanding efforts and progressive community spirit through sharing its resources and fostering exploration, experimentation and creative learning.” Since the 577 was established by Virginia Secor Stranahan in 1988, the Foundation has maintained a garden space promoting exploration, peace and diversity. Executive Director Heather Gallant said, “With this commendation and our beautiful partnership with the Country Garden Club, The 577 Foundation continues to evolve and grow as a work of art inspired by Virginia, and it is continuously being molded by the community.” —HH

Sandy’s House Triad Residential Solutions, which has supported individuals with developmental disabilities since 2001, renamed its Reynolds Adult Day Services program “Sandy’s House” in honor of Sandy Andrews, one of the company’s founders. Andrews, who passed away in 2018, was a strong advocate for the rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families. She was dedicated to the cause, spending 30 years on the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities before establishing Triad with fellow board members. The company continues to follow Sandy’s vision, serving a multitude of individuals and families while promoting civic involvement and inclusion. —HH

Levis Commons Art Fair Fill up your weekend with eye-catching art at Levis Commons 15th Art Fair.

With over 130 artists sharing their work, there’s plenty to see. 10am-7pm.

Saturday, August 17. 11am. Sunday, August 18. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 734-662-3382. leviscommonsfineartfair.com Free—AP

Car Show at TMA Step back in time at the American Classic Car Show, an exploration of unique models accompanied by live music and kid-friendly activities. 12-3pm. Saturday, August 24.

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Profiles What do you admire in people?

Mostly their personalities, how they act around other people and how they talk.

What are the words you live by?

My family is first to me, and then trying to be number one in everything that I do is the second thing to me. But my family is the first thing.

What advice would you give to the younger you? Put in more time, more effort, be happy that you have a job and you’ve got somewhere that will make a living for you.

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Denny Amrhein wanted to be a salesman his whole life.

Graduating from Central Catholic in 1967, Amrhein attended college— first in Adrian, then at the University of Toledo— at the urging of his mother. But Amrhein was dedicated to the pursuit of not studying, and after one semester at each school, he had a frank talk with his mom about his goals in life. “’What are you going to do with yourself?’, she asked. I said, ‘Mom, my whole life, I wanted to be a salesperson, you know that. Every time we went to the grocery store I’d be off talking to people, you’d get so mad, because I was little.’

“I said, ‘I know what I want to do— I want to be a salesperson.’ She said, ‘Okay, do what you want.”

Amrhein’s first job was selling coffee, which he promptly quit when it cut into his hours of playing baseball. But another of his passions soon came calling: Cars. He still speaks in poetic tones about his first automobile, a 1969 GTX 440 Magnum Convertible. So when he saw a sales position open at Papenhagen Oldsmobile, he thought it was meant to be.

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What inspires you now? What keeps me going is my family, and I love work. I love coming in, I love talking to people. I don’t plan on ever retiring.

What’s your favorite food? Probably my wife’s meatloaf that she makes for me and everyone at the dealership.

Who do you most admire? My dad would be number one, and number two would be Ted Papenhagen, because he is what made me what I am today.

Amrhein came in to interview with the sales manager at Papenhagen. As he was leaving, the owner, Ted Papenhagen himself, called out to him. Ted had been listening to the interview from just outside the door.

“He said, ‘Denny.’ And I replied, ‘Yeah?’ He said, ‘Do you really wanna sell cars?’ And I said, ‘Yep. That’s going to be my life, selling vehicles.’ And he stepped right around the corner and told [the sales manager], ‘You’re hiring this young kid.’

“From the first day that I started selling cars, I was the leading salesman for Papenhagen Olds.”

Amrhein worked for Papenhagen for a dozen years, becoming one of the leading salespeople in the nation for Oldsmobile. Soon, he became a full-fledged Ford dealer in Wauseon, and eventually moved to Grogan Dodge in 1990.

Today, Amrhein is the managing partner for both Grogan and Charlie’s Dodge in the Toledo area.

“The stores are two of the biggest stores in the United States. We win about every award you can win from Chrysler,” Amrhein said proudly.

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If you can’t get enough of hitting the beach this summer, we’re right there with you. So, when we discovered a direct Allegiant flight from Toledo Express Airport to Punta Gorda, Florida, we jumped on a jet to West Central Florida to experience what that area has to offer all you sun worshippers. If you are looking for some beachside relaxation, ecotourism, adventure and fine dining with a laid back attitude, hop on a plane from Toledo and be in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, Florida in less than two hours.

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From motorized catamarans to kayaking, there’s plenty to do in this region for everyone, especially for those interested in ecotourism.

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Twilight Sunset Eco Tour 1990 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL. 941-208-6442. Ridingthewaves.net This exhilarating sunset tour takes you through Charlotte Harbor on motorized personal catamarans. During the twohour tour, there are frequent stops to watch dolphins. One came right up to the catamaran to say ‘hello!’

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Beaches

One reason to travel here is to enjoy some well-earned beach time! With winter lasting seemingly longer and longer, why not get away for some fun in the sun?

Englewood Beach

2100 N. Beach Rd., Englewood, FL. 941-681-3742.

A short walk from a number of hotels, this beautiful beach is an excellent location to luxuriate in the sun rays (chairs and umbrellas are available from “The Beach Guy”) and hunt for shells and sharks’ teeth. You can also observe turtles during nesting season!

Don Pedro Island State Park

This pristine beach is part of a barrier island chain between Knight Island and Little Gasparilla Island, and it is only accessible by boat— or stand-up paddleboard, if you’re feeling more adventurous.

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Good eats

Seafood lovers will find the area restaurants irresistable, with food that is consistently fresh and sustainably caught.

Peace River Seafood

5337 Duncan Rd., Punta Gorda, FL. 941-505-8440.

Peaceriverseafood.com This restaurant, a small bungalow home converted to a restaurant, was our first impression of the area’s characteristically relaxed dining atmosphere. Sitting on the back porch eating crab and watching Cuban anole lizards sunning on the surrounding railing is a treat.

Along with their famous crabs, sample their lobster bites with stone claw mustard sauce, charbroiled oysters and clams, grouper and shrimp.

Rum Bay Restaurant

7400 Rum Bay Court, Placida, FL. 941-697-0566.

Rumbaypalmisland.com This secluded restaurant at the Palm Island Resort is only accessible by water taxi. On the taxi ride, dolphins and manatees swam nearby while an osprey kept guard over its impressive nest. That experience— plus the shrimp tacos filled with thick slices of avocado and a Malibu Typhoon cocktail served in a bucket that we sipped while wandering the beaches of the resort— made this a memorable stop.

There’s certainly no shortage of things to do in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. With a round-trip flight direct from the Toledo Express Airport, this is a vacation destination that Toledoans can easily plan for fall, during Florida’s off-season, or when the weater gets cold and you develop a case of the winter blues. However you plan your trip, you won’t be disappointed by this hidden gem along Florida’s central Gulf Coast. Enjoy.

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Parenting the Second Time Around When grandparents become parents to their grandchildren

By Rebecca Booth Terry Doran has a joke for you, “If you’re a grandparent raising your grandkid, who’s going to teach the kid how to drive? You at the age of 86? Or will you let the 16-yearold figure it out on their own?!”

Caroline and Terry Doran, of South Toledo, never thought they would be raising a grandchild while in their 60s. “Parenting a grandchild is really difficult at our age,“ Caroline Doran said. “We don’t have the energy, physical ability and income we had when we raised our children. It’s really tough for all involved, especially since the family has been destroyed by circumstances brought on by the biological parent. The focus can’t be on who’s to blame, instead it becomes how to save this traumatized child.”

A variety of circumstances

There are many reasons why children find themselves living with a grandparent – mental health issues, neglect, long-term illness, death, incarceration, domestic violence, deployment and substance abuse, especially the opioid crisis.

Opioid epidemic

“According to the Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO), 50 percent of children taken into agency custody or the custody of a relative in 2015 had experienced parental drug use. This data point emphasizes how the opioid epidemic in Ohio has impacted children and their extended families,” said Arcelia Armstrong, LSW for the Area Office on Aging. “One of the people we counsel has told me she’s afraid to watch the news, because that next dead body could very well be her daughter.”

The circumstances that surround grandparents taking custody of grandchildren vary, but the needs of the children really do not. “Every aspect of your life changes. You have to adjust to this new reality,” said Caroline Doran. “This is not where Terry and I thought we would be at this stage of life. It was totally overwhelming and socially isolating at the beginning. Now that we’ve

had our granddaughter for several years, we’re finding that it’s becoming more manageable. My passion now is to find other grandparents in this situation and connect them with support and resources.”

Programs and help available

The Kinship Navigator Program at the Area Office on Aging offers a wide variety of help for these grandparents. Tina Gaston, program leader, said, “When we first meet a client, we do an intake assessment detailing the needs of the caregiver and of the child. Then we’ll customize a welcome packet and provide resources to that grandparent. Every person gets our 64-page Parenting Smarts ReTina Gaston source Guide.

Kinship Navigator The Guide Program Leader outlines where to go to find help or support groups, as well as assistance with expenses, educating the child, understanding legal issues, finding medical services and recreation outlets.”

Tina’s team makes regular follow up calls to their clients ensuring that they are taking advantage of all of the help that is out there for them.

“Did you know that 233,699 kids in Ohio live with a grandparent or other relatives,” asked Arcelia Armstrong of the Area Office On Aging.

“That’s 8.9 percent of the children in the state of Ohio!”

Felicia Otte Boyde of the Wood County Educational Service Center, states that often the “biggest concern of the grandparent is the fact that they have no legal guardianship or custody over the grandchild.”

This makes it very difficult for them to access social services. “When we work with someone new, we spend a lot of time teaching them either how to gain custody or how to find the financial assistance they qualify for. Grandparents on a fixed income were not expecting the cost of raising a child again.”

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Parenting unplanned

One grandparent we interviewed who requested anonymity, has a similar story. “My son and his girlfriend were active drug users. Consequently, the baby was born addicted. I had not anticipated any of this when the role of caregiving fell into my lap after my son’s death from an overdose.

Honestly, in the beginning, I didn’t want anything to do with my son or his girlfriend. I had distanced myself from their craziness. When the baby came along and I was in my 50s I had to ask myself if I wanted to do this again.

When I thought of my retirement, I pictured myself leaving the house any time I wanted. Going where I wanted, when I wanted.

I wasn’t thinking diapers, bottles and how do I register my grandson for school.” As with many other grandparents in her situation, this grandmother said, “Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) helped immensely. I was assigned a caseworker who visits us once a month and guides me to the services we need.”

Services provided

“We have 42 caseworkers who are trained to be hands-on,” said Amy Galvan from LCCS. “They visit 99 percent of the families we care for each month, which is great since the federal mandate is a 95 percent visitation rate. Currently we have 780 kids under our care.

Out of that group 96 children are living with kin, while LCCS is providing the services for the family.”

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Donna Seed, LCCS, agrees, “Children do better when they live with their families of origin.

There’s less change and trauma for the child. We have a new ‘30 Days to Family’ program that will search for familial ties for a child in need.

Our goal is to keep the child safe in their parents’ home, if we can’t do that, we want them in a kinship situation.”

The Northwest Regional Training Center offers free workshops on a variety of subjects throughout the year. Effective Single Parenting, Foster Family Survival Training and Understanding Trauma’s Effects and Building a Safe Place are among the trainings offered. The summer calendar can be found online at: https://www. co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/ View/59298/Summer-2019-Caregiver-Training-Calendar Resources abound for grandparents who are in charge of rearing a grandchild. The Area Office of Aging, Lucas County Children Services, Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services as well as the West Toledo Branch Library are excellent places to begin.

Andrea Francis manager of the West Toledo Branch Library said: “The library is a natural fit for people to gather to learn. “In addition to our regular workshops, we have a Grandparents Club which is a social group for grandparents raising their grandkids. They’re able to get together and share how

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they’re feeling— whether they are feeling overwhelmed and isolated or they are celebrating a child’s recent success. We even have a Family Play Date once a month where kids can meet other kids who are experiencing the same thing.”

“We found help through the Kinship Navigator Program, Cedar Creek Church, the Lucas County Children Services Board, and the West Amy Galvan Toledo Branch of the Toledo Library,” Caroline Lucas County Doran continues. “What I’ve found in speaking Children Services to other grandparents is that every child wants to be with their parent. Ideally the biological parent will heal and get the children back. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen all the time.

It’s a very bittersweet journey.”

“Good things go with this situation as well,” Terry Doran explains. “My granddaughter is a joy to watch. We have fun together. What I miss most though is that as a grandparent raising a grandchild, Caroline and I have been robbed of the opportunity to be a grandparent.”

Donna Seed Lucas County The anonymous grandmother agrees that Children Services there are benefits to rearing a grandchild.

“When I go to bed at night, I know he’s safe and secure in the room next door. I appreciate the chance to provide him with a safe place to grow and to have a normal, stable productive life.”

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Currently, a number of legislative changes are underway that are dramatically impacting child protection on both the state and federal levels.

Federal support

The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) was signed on February 9, 2018 by President Trump. It reforms federal child welfare financing to provide preventive services to families whose children are at risk of entering the child welfare system. The bill aims to keep children from entering foster care by allowing federal reimbursement for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and in-home parenting skills training to families and children.

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new kinship support fund that would provide financial support to family members raising children by paying for essential needs and services, such as childcare and transportation.

A key factor is that vulnerable families can begin to benefit from these policies without delay.

State action

At the state level, Governor Mike DeWine has proposed significant investments in child protection in the new biennial budget (2020 - 2021). These government investments include a $30 million increase in the State Child Protection Allocation, some of which supports kinship care. It also proposes $8.5 million to support grandparents and other kinship caregivers.

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Two Ohio representatives, Janine Boyd, (D - Cleveland Heights), and Brian Baldridge (R - Winchester) are moving HB 14 through the General Assembly.

The bill would mandate, rather than permit, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to establish a statewide kinship navigator program, and expand the definition of “kinship caregiver” to include nonrelatives of a child. The bill would also specify that the new statewide kinship program would be funded by the state’s General Revenue Fund and ODJFS. Grandparents and other kin save Ohio taxpayers $4 billion each year by raising children, thereby keeping them out of foster care. In fact, 42 percent of grandparents or other relatives caring for their kin have provided care for 5 years or more.

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If you find yourself raising your grandchildren, standing in as a parent, know you can turn to these resources for support. Don’t remain isolated and overwhelmed. There are many others out there in a similar situation, learn from them and give them the opportunity to learn from you.

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they’re feeling— whether they are feeling overwhelmed and isolated or they are celebrating a child’s recent success. We even have a Family Play Date once a month where kids can meet other kids who are experiencing the same thing.”

“We found help through the Kinship Navigator Program, Cedar Creek Church, the Lucas County Children Services Board, and the West Amy Galvan Toledo Branch of the Toledo Library,” Caroline Lucas County Doran continues. “What I’ve found in speaking Children Services to other grandparents is that every child wants to be with their parent. Ideally the biological parent will heal and get the children back. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen all the time.

It’s a very bittersweet journey.”

“Good things go with this situation as well,” Terry Doran explains. “My granddaughter is a joy to watch. We have fun together. What I miss most though is that as a grandparent raising a grandchild, Caroline and I have been robbed of the opportunity to be a grandparent.”

Donna Seed Lucas County The anonymous grandmother agrees that Children Services there are benefits to rearing a grandchild.

“When I go to bed at night, I know he’s safe and secure in the room next door. I appreciate the chance to provide him with a safe place to grow and to have a normal, stable productive life.”

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Currently, a number of legislative changes are underway that are dramatically impacting child protection on both the state and federal levels.

Federal support

The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) was signed on February 9, 2018 by President Trump. It reforms federal child welfare financing to provide preventive services to families whose children are at risk of entering the child welfare system. The bill aims to keep children from entering foster care by allowing federal reimbursement for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and in-home parenting skills training to families and children.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D - Ohio), along with two other senators, crafted the Family First Transition and Support Act to support implementation of the FFPSA. Senator Brown’s bill would create a

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A key factor is that vulnerable families can begin to benefit from these policies without delay.

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At the state level, Governor Mike DeWine has proposed significant investments in child protection in the new biennial budget (2020 - 2021). These government investments include a $30 million increase in the State Child Protection Allocation, some of which supports kinship care. It also proposes $8.5 million to support grandparents and other kinship caregivers.

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Two Ohio representatives, Janine Boyd, (D - Cleveland Heights), and Brian Baldridge (R - Winchester) are moving HB 14 through the General Assembly.

The bill would mandate, rather than permit, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to establish a statewide kinship navigator program, and expand the definition of “kinship caregiver” to include nonrelatives of a child. The bill would also specify that the new statewide kinship program would be funded by the state’s General Revenue Fund and ODJFS. Grandparents and other kin save Ohio taxpayers $4 billion each year by raising children, thereby keeping them out of foster care. In fact, 42 percent of grandparents or other relatives caring for their kin have provided care for 5 years or more.

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Giving Real-World Experience

Dedicated local volunteer teaches tomorrow’s leaders

By Erin Holden

Steve Serchuk (R) shares one-on-one attention with a student.

Steve Serchuk helps kids learn the necessary skills to succeed in their future careers by working with Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio, an organization that fosters entrepreneurship and financial literacy with inschool programs. As a JA instructor, the Toledo native has been involved in this work for more than 20 years now, teaching 10 and 11-year-olds practical ways to work toward their goals.

Junior Achievement brings together local businesses and area schools to teach the economics of life through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career readiness education programs to 25,000 Northwestern Ohio students annually.

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“There are over 1,000 volunteers like me in Northwest Ohio,” Serchuk said. “We are given a specific curriculum to cover, but we are expected to enhance that with our real-business experience.”

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Serchuk works at Signature Associates real estate firm as a long-time commercial realtor and volunteers for many nonprofits. Through his work as a Junior Achievement instructor, he uses his experience to teach young people how to do well in their future life endeavors.

Serchuk has taught in conjunction with JA in the Toledo, Maumee, Sylvania and Washington local school systems. The program for fifth grade involves one hour per week of instruction for a five-week session, and he volunteers for up to three schools every year. Steve says, “It is very gratifying to know I am helping to develop the next generation of entrepreneurs who will grow Toledo and make our community prosperous.”

Those interested in volunteering to be an instructor should contact Junior Achievement Northwest Ohio President Jim Pollick: 419-865-5511; jim.pollick@ja.org

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Health Toledo’s Stroke Life Center Help for survivors and caregivers

By Amy Campbell Cindy Roshon and Sue Rindskopf are champions for stroke survivors, educating and advocating while sharing the stories of their own stroke recovery journeys. In fact, that’s how they met.

“We were speaking to an occupational therapy class at the University of Toledo,” Rindskopf said. “I think it was in 2010.”

By then, Roshon had been recovering from her stroke for 12 years, Rindskopf for three. They struck up a friendship that turned into weekly coffee dates.

“That was a treat,” Rindskopf said. “It was a simple thing, but it was a treat to get out and have a cup of coffee with a friend.”

A simple thing, perhaps, but those friendly meetings have had a lasting impact. Over time, the women noticed improvements in each other’s impairments, something they didn’t even know was possible.

“You are told, somewhere in your recovery journey, that what you’re going to get back will happen in the first year and that will be it,” Rindskopf said. “So we thought, do people know about this (continuing improvements, even beyond the first year)?”

Stroke Life Center created

Located inside Alternative Physical Therapy, 2526 N. Reynolds Rd. in Toledo, the Stroke Life Center is a non-profit organization that helps stroke survivors continue to strengthen and regain skills. The Center offers

(L-R) Sue Rindskopf and Cindy Roshon, both stroke survivors, bring continued therapy to others.

services including a weekly support group for survivors and caregivers, a therapist-led exercise class and social events for those recovering from a stroke. A monthly outing to the Toledo Museum of Art is a favorite, with tours given by a docent who is herself a stroke survivor.

Once insurance-paid therapy ends, Roshon explains, many survivors are told they’ve plateaued in their progress, or simply believe they’ve recovered all the abilities they can. “That’s where we come in,” she said. “We pick up and carry on from there.”

Roshon was 38, with three small children, when she had a stroke 21 years ago. It left her with a condition called aphasia, an impairment in language processing. Although it still affects her, Roshon has continued to progress. Immediately after the stroke, she was unable to speak while now, she is able to provide this clear and insightful interview to M Living.

“I was guttural when I first had [the stroke]” she said, explaining that she knew what she wanted to say, but couldn’t get the words out. One day her therapist came in and asked her to sing Mary Had a Little Lamb.

“I sang it, all the way through,” Roshon said. “Speech is on the left side of your brain, singing is on the right. So that’s when I knew I could talk, I just had to practice it.”

Spreading the news

After establishing the Stroke Life Center, Roshon was able to share that story with a young woman at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio.

“She had aphasia and she was crying and crying,” Roshon said. “I told her that story on a Friday, and when I stuck my head in on Monday I said ‘Hi’ and she said, ‘Hi!’ Rewards like that keep us going.”

Rindskopf and Roshon are committed to what they’ve experienced, and what they see at the Stroke Life Center: that ongoing improvement is possible after a stroke. “We just want people to know that there is always hope for better,” Rindskopf said.

“That’s it in a nutshell. Don’t give up.”

The Stroke Life Center is funded entirely by donations, Rindskopf and Roshon are volunteers. For more information on the Stroke Life Center, visit strokelifecenter.org.

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By Erin Holden A new addition to the downtown scene, the Cafe behind Imagination Station might be easy to miss without taking a stroll along the Maumee River.

H2O Cafe is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy the summer weather, offering cocktails, tasty appetizers, desserts and sandwiches that will keep you coming back for more. There is an obvious atmosphere of camaraderie at this place. More than a dinner stop, it is a destination for friends to have a beer and share a pizza for a couple of hours, waiting to see where the night takes them. We listened to live music playing in the distance while watching pontoon boats and jetskis pass by. H2O is truly a unique location for casual summertime dining.

Bring on the cheese

We arrived at H2O Cafe in time for half-off appetizers and to take advantage of their monthly drink specials, both of which you can enjoy from 4-6pm,

Thursday through Saturday.The quaint cafe, the only restaurant on Toledo’s downtown side of the Maumee River, provides a pleasing view of summer fun on the Maumee, and the mild breeze was comfortable as we sat on the patio sipping a couple of Maumee Bay Glasshopper IPAs. We spent some time soaking in the atmosphere of the Cafe, which became busier and busier as the evening progressed. Starting with a huge Atomic Pretzel served with a copious accompaniment of nacho cheese on the side, we also sampled a pepperoni flatbread pizza, our favorite part of the meal by far. Clearly fresh from the oven, its crispy thin crust and sweet tomato sauce made the dish irresistable. The generous topping of cheese on the flatbread rendered it best to fold each piece like a sandwich. But, hey, we’re not ones to complain about too much cheese.

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The appetizers at H2O, which could definitely serve as a full meal, didn’t stop us from ordering a brisket sandwich topped with barbecue sauce and served on a toasted bun. Though lacking in terms of presentation, the sandwich was surprisingly good. The tender brisket and tangy sauce made for a satisfying meal.

We also tasted a couple of cocktails.

First, the Angry Mule, a refreshing summer concoction made with strawberry cocktail mix, a shot of Tito’s vodka, and Angry Orchard rosé. The drink is an Icee for adults— yum. We shared a piña colada, another specialty cocktail to end our riverside evening at H2O. While the food and the view gave us ample reasons to visit the Cafe, we’d like to hit up one of the many trivia or name-that-tune nights, among the several scheduled activities you’ll find on the H2O Cafe calendar listed on their

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Maumee Summer Fair

More than 150 artists from around the Great Lakes Region will be on display. Friday, 5pm-midnight.

Saturday, 9am-midnight.

Downtown Maumee, Conant St. maumeesummerfair.com Free

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Sunday 11 The Festival of India - Enjoy

Summer Concert in the Arboretum - Pack a cooler and

a comfy chair for a free outdoor concert at the Old West End Arboretum. 6-8:30pm. Delaware St. at Robinwood Ave. facebook. com/toledooldwestend Free

Craft Beverages Info Night

FRIDAY 16

Toledo PRIDE Festival - Celebrate

the LGTBQ+ community with a parade, dancing, live entertainment, and tons of fun. Events all weekend.

Levis Square, 285 N. St. Clair St. toledopride.com Free

36th NWO Rib-Off & Music Fest

Enjoy live music while national and local food vendors compete for the coveted prize of Best Ribs! Ticketed evening concerts begin at 8pm.

Prices and times vary. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-893-2127. nworiboff.com

SATURDAY 17

The Elizabeth Scott Community’s 10th Annual Summer Fest - To

commemorate its 70th anniversary, the Elizabeth Scott Community will host this free family event featuring live entertainment, fire truck tours, and indoor art show, vendors, and more. Noon-5pm. Elizabeth Scott Community Campus, 2720 Albon Rd., Maumee. 419-865-3002.

Elizabethscott.org Free

SUNDAY 18

Music Under the Stars - Visit the

45th Birmingham Ethnic Festival

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Historic Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre for an evening with the Perrysburg Community Orchestra. 7:30pm.

Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org Free

This annual Hungarian festival highlights foods, a beer garden, live music and dancing. Noon-9pm.

St. Stephen’s Church, 1880 Genesee St., 419-691-1673. birminghamethnicfestival.org Free

FRIDAY 23

A Taste of Chocolate and ThirtyOne Gifts Sale - This sale, hosted

by the St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary, will raise funds for the Foundation to purchase hospital equipment, expansion projects and patient care services. 7am-4pm. St. Luke’s Hospital Classroom 2, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee.

419-893-5930. Stlukeshospital.com

German-American Fest

Celebrate German-American traditions at this favored three-day festival. Shuttles leave from 14 Toledo locations. $8 shuttle ticket, passes $8-$20. 6pm-1am, Friday.

2pm-1am, Saturday. Noon-11pm, Sunday. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon.

419-961-4116. gemanamericanfestival.net

SATURDAY 24

Rossford Riverfest - Gather at Veteran’s Memorial Park for an afternoon of live music, food, games and a children’s tent. August 25. $1. 4-11pm. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 300 Hannum Ave. 419-666-2905. rossfordba.com

August 2019

TMA Car Show - Explore classic

and unique automobiles on the Museum grounds. Noon-3pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

TUESDAY 27

Safety, Accident Prevention & Fall Risk - This educational session of

Ask an Expert features James Lyions, MD, from West Side Orthopedics.

Presented by St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. To register, call 419-897-8484. 7-8pm. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Toledolibrary.org Free

FRIDAY 30

Swingmania - Dance and enjoy

Big Band swing on the outdoor stage. $10. 7-10pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. centennialterrace.org

2019 Fulton County Fair

The 162nd annual fair runs through September 5. Times and prices vary. Fulton County Fairgrounds, State Route 108, Wauseon.

419-335-6006. fultoncountyfair.com

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Theater FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

Live and in Technicolor

• FREE Estimates • Seniors get 10% OFF • 24 hour Service • Family Owned

Epiphany Lutheran Church and All Saints Lutheran Church are leading a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the biblical story referencing Joseph’s coat of many colors, his prophetic dreams and the betrayal of his brothers. With tunes like “Those Canaan Days” and “Close Every Door,” the score is a bit country and a hint of rock and roll. $12-$20. Friday, August 2. Saturday, August 3. 2-4pm. Sunday, August 4. Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Ave. 419-536-5986. Search Epiphany Players at showtix4u.com. —EH

THROUGH AUGUST

Welcome to Paradise

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Two people with a large age gap find that they have more in common than they thought. Directed by Michelle Mountain, Welcome to Paradise tells the story of the couple discovering mutual attraction in the Caribbean. $27-$47. 3pm on Wednesdays. 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays. 3pm and 8pm on Saturdays. 2pm on Sundays. Performances are every Wednesday through Sunday in August. Check dates on website to confirm tickets are not sold out. Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea, MI. 734-433-7673. purplerosetheatre.com —EH

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Sister Act

Based on the film starring Whoopi Goldberg, the play Sister Act follows a Vegas headliner who goes undercover as a nun after witnessing a crime. “Sister Mary Clarence” soon finds herself taking charge of the convent’s music program, which needs a lot of work. Hilarity ensues, but the story is also a testament to how people from opposing worlds can come together to help others and learn from each other. The music is a mix of gospel and old show-tune style numbers with new music added

by Alan Menken. Appropriate for all ages. $15-$40. Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 18. 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 2:30pm on Sundays. The Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. croswell.org/sisteract —EH

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Old Orchard Garden Tours

Botanically-inclined residents opened their yards to the public for an afternoon of fun, whimsy and gardening inspiration.

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24th Annual Summer Disco Party Centennial Terrace’s annual summer party attracted both annual devotees and new disco dancers.

Tracey and Michael Hooker.

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Wendy Dane and Lanell Tomaszewski.

Rick Gurzynski and Cathy Swanson.

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August 2019

Classifieds The Elizabeth Scott Community

2720 Albon Road Maumee, OH 43537 419-865-3002

The Elizabeth Scott Community offers a variety of living units for seniors. Independent Living units are unfurnished onebedroom and studio apartment models. Each apartment features walk-in closets (one-bedroom); full kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher; private washer and dryer (onebedroom); with daily continental breakfast and dinner included.

Amenities include a Resident Activity Center with fitness equipment; heated outdoor pool; daily social programs; utilities including Wi-Fi; and weekly housekeeping. Elizabeth Scott staff will also greet you every morning in your apartment. The Elizabeth Scott Community also offers two distinct levels of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing if further care is needed. In September 2015, the Elizabeth Scott Community opened a 12,000 square foot Skilled Rehabilitation facility.

The Skilled Rehabilitation facility offers state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient treatment along with14 private rooms with private baths.

For more information, please email Matt Bucher at mbucher@elizabethscott.org or call 419-724-5021.

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