G7 Athleticz Offers Training and Conditioning for Sports

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August 1, 2016

When you can mix your family’s natural abilities and help others in the community reach their potential, you’ve hit the sweet spot. Parents, Darryl and Melissa Gaston, basketball and cheer coaches for Toledo Public Schools for the last ten years, took their coaching to the next level and opened G7 Athleticz. Their gym offers training and conditioning for all sports with a concentration in basketball, cheer and tumbling. The mission of G7 Athleticz is to train the youth of today to be the leaders of tomorrow, geared towards being encouraging and compassionate. Accepting kids from all skill levels, they create an environment emphasizing the importance of education, without regard for athletic prowess.

415 Osage Dr. | Maumee
567-249-6499 | facebook.com/419s-Finest-Inc-G7-Athleticz

The Toledo Community Foundation Lends a Hand to Nonprofits

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August 1, 2016

The Toledo Community Foundation is helping out area nonprofits with grants (a grand total of $215,724 from unrestricted funds available biannually) distributed to local nonprofits like the Ability Center of Greater Toledo ($10,800), the Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism ($15,100), and Toledo Public Schools ($12,850) and six others.

To learn more about how the Toledo Community Foundation contributes
to the quality of life in our area, visit toledocf.org

SuperSchade’s Foundation Hosts Annual Golf Outing

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Emily Remaklus

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August 1, 2016

For children, summer is the season for freedom. No school, no homework, and at summer camp, no parents. But summer camps are expensive, and for families of special needs children, often unaffordable. SuperSchade’s Foundation has made it their mission to help with those expenses.

A mission for empowerment

SuperSchade’s Foundation was founded in August 2013 by James R. Schade, Jr, whose work as a Special Care Planner with MassMutual made him aware of the limited summer camp opportunities for special needs children due to financial difficulties.

Working with local businesses, the non-profit helps decrease the cost of summer camp for children and young adults with special needs. SuperSchade’s wants to “provide a summer camp devoted to empowering individuals to become as independent as possible,” and “to assist in providing a better quality of life for all individuals regardless of ability.”

This year, SuperSchade’s Foundation is hosting an eight week summer camp program focused on assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with various life skills, such as independent living, employment preparation, and social interaction.

Putting the ‘fun’ in fundraising

SuperSchade’s annual golf outing, started in 2013, is just one of many fundraisers that the organization hosts to fund their programs. The event will take place on August 6th at the Heather Downs Country Club, with a shot gun start at 1:30pm, concluding at 6pm with a dinner, cash bar, a raffle, and awards.

Throughout the year, a variety of other events are offered by the organization. This past spring they hosted their 2nd annual Bowl-Off.

SuperSchade’s also offers Sensory Friendly Family Movie Nights throughout the year. Sensory Friendly movies generally have a lower volume and are presented with lights brought up, to allow for a more comfortable environment for children with special needs.

If interested in donating to SuperSchade’s Foundation,
or learning more about their upcoming events,
please visit superschades.org

Bill To Prohibit Smoking In Cars With Children Is Stalled

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Christine A. Holliday

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August 1, 2016

Ohio Senate Bill 89, which would prohibit drivers from smoking in cars carrying children under age 6, seems to be at a standstill. State Senator Charleta Tavares introduced the bill in June, 2015, but it is currently in the State Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee. Her legislative aide Tim Johnson reports that she is optimistic there will be action on the issue soon, since other states are adopting similar laws, but he urges concerned citizens to contact Senator Shannon Jones, chairman of the HHS Committee to voice their opinions and to urge that it be moved from committee to the general assembly. The bill calls for a first-time fine of $500 for drivers stopped by police smoking in a car with children under age 6. Subsequent fines increase by an additional $250.

To contact State Senator Tavares, call 614-466-5131.

Common Sports Injuries and Suggested Treatments

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Heidi Borst

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August 1, 2016

The benefits of participation in sports are numerous. Being part of a team cultivates long-term friendships while teaching essential collaboration and skills. Group and individual sports bring the family together as parents attend their children’s games. A sports injury, however, can quickly send your tween to the sidelines. Dr. Richard Munk, Pediatric Orthopedist (PO) and Chief of Surgery at Toledo Children’s Hospital, breaks down some common sports injuries along with suggested treatments.

Acute vs. Overuse Injuries

While an acute injury (a torn muscle, broken bone, or snapped ligament) occurs suddenly in a traumatic event, overuse injuries are caused by repetitive trauma over time. Most injuries are sport-specific. For example, in football it is common to see acute injuries such as a torn knee ligaments while in soccer broken legs/ankles are more common. Gymnasts and runners often have more overuse injuries such as chronic back pain, wrist, knee, shoulder pain, and stress fractures. “Rest, relaxation, changes of form, and coaching can alleviate overuse injuries. If a specific activity is causing a problem, the athlete will be re-directed to another activity to maintain aerobic conditioning; a runner, for instance, might take up rowing or bicycling,” Dr. Munk indicates.

Dr. Brendan McMahon, a Toledo chiropractor, treats a variety of sports injuries in student athletes. “Most chiropractic offices treat many different injuries, the most common in my practice being low back and neck. The first visit is a consultation and examination… If necessary we would make a referral to another doctor or orthopedist.”

Sprains, strains & fractures

Sprains and strains are the most common type of acute injury. Strains occur when muscles or tendons are stretched too far, and sprains are injured ligaments. “While strains generate discomfort and anxiety, they can frequently be managed by a child’s primary care physician, physical therapist, or school trainer,” Dr. Munk assures. “In the rehabilitation of sprain injuries the guideline is ‘use but not abuse.’”

Fractures can include anything from a thin hairline break in the bone to a complete break in one or more places. Dr. Munk advises fractures be treated immediately with immobilization. For a high school athlete who has had surgery to correct fractures, rehabilitation can take anywhere from three months to a year, depending on the location of the fracture and the severity.

Concussions

Concussions are a very common sports related injury. Due to concern with possible serious effects such as permanent damage, the ‘walk it off’ approach of the past has been replaced by a more conservative, mandatory two week hiatus from activities involving impact. “The initial diagnosis is usually made on the sidelines; if there’s been a momentary loss of consciousness or startle-type situation where the athlete is hit on the head or back of the neck and momentarily disoriented. If an athlete is disoriented for even a moment after head trauma, then it is considered a concussion, and they are off duty at least two weeks,” Dr. Munk directs.

Narcotic-free Pain Relief

With the growing opiate epidemic, parents have cause for concern over the use of narcotics to control pain from sports injuries. Dr. Munk believes that opiates are unnecessary in the majority of instances. “It depends on the magnitude of the pain; ice packs can be every bit as effective. The primary controls are immobilization, ice for the first 24-48 hours, and guided/incremental remobilization in a controlled manner. There are a lot on non-narcotic medications that are very effective, such as Tylenol, and NSAIDs, which decrease swelling and work on the central nervous system to alleviate pain.”

You will be Happy in Hensville at NINE

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Karen L. Zickes

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August 1, 2016

NINE

9 N. St. Clair St. | Toledo 43604
Hensville-downtown Toledo
419-725- 9252
Tue-Thur: 11a.m.-2p.m. 5p.m.-10p.m.
Fri-Sat: 11a.m.-2p.m. 5p.m.-11p.m.
**Sun-Mon: open for games and concerts; call ahead
www.ninehensville.com

Things are heating up in the Warehouse District with the addition of Hensville. I was so pumped after visiting the renovated space near the ballpark that I already have plans in the making to return for an evening of fun with friends. It’s been beyond exciting to see downtown Toledo go through a revitalization slowly but surely. ‘All good things come to those who wait’ as they say.

NINE has much to offer at Hensville

After hearing the Hensville hype, we ventured downtown on a sunny Saturday afternoon to check things out for ourselves. The restaurant NINE is just one portion of the Hensville development. Located in the 1865 historic building that once housed the Folger Butcher Shop, boasts reclaimed wood, exposed brick, and hand crafted tables. The atmosphere is inviting and you’ll feel comfortable no matter your attire.

Deciding where to dine at NINE presented a challenge for us; as the options were several and all seemed like a home run. On the first floor NINE offers a large dining room and also bar room with ample seating. The patio out front is spacious and even offers sofas at one end if you just wanted a drink and conversation. The large heaters offer comfort even when the temps turn chilly.

An elevator to the second floor takes you to Top of NINE and The Rooftop on NINE. My children and I began at Top of NINE where they offer a large open air seating area and lounge furniture as well. However, they serve a limited menu and my children lacked excitement over the options. I took a peek at The Rooftop on NINE. You can purchase special game day tickets that allow you to enjoy the game from the rooftop. The view was spectacular and I think it is a must to try this season.

Casual vibe with upscale edibles

At NINE, they offer a “traditional Americana” made from scratch menu. They use as many ingredients as possible from local vendors such as bread, cheese, beer, and coffee just to name a few.

Like many restaurants, NINE offers a separate lunch and dinner menu. The lunch options keep it simple with appetizers, salads, and sandwiches with prices in the $10-$12 range. Dinner, however, takes it up a notch and in addition to the lunch menu, offers many delectable entrees and prices range from $18 to the $45 Kansas City Ribeye. Trout, brisket, tuna, pasta and duck are just a few of the entrée options at dinner.

Our lunches were fabulous. Though a BBQ sandwich, chicken sandwich, and BLT may not sound unusual, their twist on American favorites was tastefully done; no pun intended. The grilled chicken sandwich was served with baby arugula, chimichurri sauce, queso fresco, pickled onion, and avocado mayo and was served on a fresh baked roll. I also opted for the fresh red cabbage slaw on the side. I didn’t share a single bite.

My youngest chose from the kids’ menu for those 10 and under. He had a choice of pasta with red sauce and meatballs, roasted chicken breast, grilled cheese on sourdough, or a burger. All kid meals come with a choice of vegetable or crispy potatoes for $6. Drinks are separate but milk and fresh squeezed lemonade or orange juice is options in addition to soda.

My son’s BBQ Biscuit served with bacon and a white bbq sauce was packed with flavor and the sweet potato biscuit added a subtle element of sweet to the salty. The BLT my daughter devoured had some of the thickest slices of bacon I had ever seen. It was served with chive mayo, arugula, tomato and a scallion bun. We enjoyed traditional fare with a bit of a twist and a little imagination. There was very little sharing going on and there were no doggie bags going home that afternoon.

The Short Course

Kid-friendly: Somewhat
To avoid wait: Game nights may be very busy; make reservations
Noise level: Moderate
Bathroom amenities: Changing stations in both restrooms, HOWEVER, you need to take an elevator to get there
High chairs? Yes
Got milk? Yes, and juice
Kids’ menu? Yes, complete with activity sheet and crayons to keep the little ones busy
Food allergy concerns? Peanut oil is not used but let server know of allergies prior to ordering

Karen Zickes is mom of three active children and
freelance writer who resides in Holland, OH.
She can be reached in c/o [email protected].