Article published October 20, 2008
On The Town: Full speed for fun, funds
Area folks did some moving and shaking - either by kicking up their heels western style or putting around on the links - mostly for charity, but also to honor a few special individuals.
Cowgirls and cowboys were invited to kick up their heels at the fourth annual Cattle Baron's Ball, presented by Thompson Williams Group, on Saturday night at the Lucas County Recreation Center. And kick up their heels they did, right after giving the donation of $75 each. But what a bargain and for a mighty good cause: The American Cancer Society.
Leading the herd was emcee Laura Emerson of Fox WUPW-TV, Channel 36, who gave a down-home welcome. The grub from the Chuck Wagon was tasty. Abuelo's Alambre de Cameron - wood-grilled, bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with jalapeno and cheese - was popular along with fajitas. Fricker's chicken chunks and mini potato cakes were delish. Also serving up some mouthwatering treats were South Briar Restaurant, Zavotski Custom Meat and Deli, and Meijer. Downright sinful were the desserts from TGI Friday's, Katz Sisters Cheesecakes, and The Melting Pot fondue.
The barkeep at the saloon offered thirsty riders everything from Cowboy Cider: warm, hard cider with a keepsake glass, to soda, beer, wine, and mixed drinks, but not too much libation as the society promotes responsible drinking. Of course, there was plenty of iced tea and coffee at the Watering Hole.
The hoedown was happy trails for everyone: Rodney Parker and the Liberty Beach Band, a group of locals who won the Toledo Blade's Battle of the Bands the Fourth of July, had guests tappin' their toes all night long. Many joined in for line dancing, especially since there was a quick lesson. Maybe you know some of the dudes: John McAfee, Randy Monk, Bruce Burkhart, Wes Waters, and Randy Meeker.
Silent and live auctions gave a passel of opportunities to get a head start on holiday shopping. Local artist Bob Schira did a painting that night for the auction. There were vacation packages to places such as British West Indies, and everything from entertainment and sports packages to restaurant and spa certificates to art, jewelry, and more. Midway and casino games lassoed many into the fun, especially since the prizes were for high stakes: trips to Chicago, Mississippi, and Las Vegas.Cash cube, Pit Stop Simulator, Hi-Striker, Vertical Adventure Wall, Velcro Wall, Cow Milking Madness, and more, all activities from which guests earned credit in the General Store. For the daring, front and center, was the ring with the mechanical bull. At the blackjack table in his ten gallon hat was David Kirchmaier. All gussied up were Ed and Linda Reiter, and they kept a close eye on the craps table and money wheel. They noticed that guests cashed in their chips and headed to the bank for raffle tickets for prizes. Speaking of raffle tickets, a Coach handbag and a diamond bracelet were the hot items.
Moseying on down for fun was Susie Nowak, in her hot pink cowgirl hat which accented her black ensemble. Also taking a gander were Don and Nancy Cromley, John and Anita Dunipace, Marilyn and Tom Heintschel, Pat Giammarco, Kevin and Rennee Kornowa, Bessie Mack, Tom and Sandi Manton, Cathy and Doug Nelson, Jeff and Corrine Mann, Fred and Ginger Post, Tim and Vickie Regueiro, Deb Roberts, Pat and Bridgette Sadowski, Bernard and Rita Sanchez, Andy and Kerry Suhy, Robert and Angela Thompson, Eric and Sherie Warnock, Carol Whittaker, and Mary and Buzz Zeigler.
Rounding up the total for the evening, the event is expected to net about $80,000.
That's thanks to all of the sponsors, guests, and all of the volunteers from event chairmen Michael Henry and Susan Schwartz to Lolita Hosbach, who greeted everyone at the check-in table.For fashion
PRIVY to a sneak peek at what's coming to Toledo soon were guests at the "Red, Black, and Green of the Future Fashions and More" style show presented by the Toledo Kwanzaa House Saturday afternoon at Collingwood Presbyterian Church.
Two new designers and their labels were featured. Alice's African Attire by Alice Grace, offering African fashions for women, and Girl With Game and Ollie Nicole by Ollie Nicole, which is urban sportswear for women and men, said Diane Gordon, event chairman.
The labels are not in stores yet, but will be soon.Patriotic party
Anne Marie Getz and her husband, Nigel Burgoine, are all smiles. Mr. Burgoine is now a U.S. citizen after Thursday's ceremony at Owens Community College.
Staff, students, and board members of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo threw a surprise party for the director at the studio.
A big cake with the stars and stripes, dancers decked out in red, white, and blue, and 300 flags in the front yard made for a patriotic celebration.More golf
JUST because fall is here, doesn't mean it's time to put away your golf clubs. And charities benefited from those who took to the links this month.
Stone Oak Country Club's Men Against Prostate Cancer golf outing, "Zero: The Project to End Prostate Cancer," on Wednesday appeared to be the final charitable golf outing of the season. Rex Hardin, who started the event in 2002, with Dick Ransom, said they paid for the mobile prostate screening that was here in Toledo Wednesday and Thursday.
A lifetime member of the local cancer society, Mr. Hardin said, "We need a united effort to be shared." This year's event netted approximately $10-$12,000.
The second annual RVR Wealth Management Advisors, LLC Charity Golf Event was Oct. 6 at HIghland Meadows Golf Club. The benefits will go to Hospice of Northwest Ohio and St. Joseph's School in Sylvania.
The winning team was Linda Velandra, Gail Kowalski, Marilyn Fox, and Cynthia Frankart with PGA professional Jay Delsing.
Golf for a Kid, the charity golf event presented by Universal Metals with The Hylant Group and National City Bank, was last month at Belmont, but they just finalized their net: $62,000. It was also loads of fun with special guest pros Wayne Gary Player, son of Gary Player, and Katherine Hull, LPGA pro and recent Canadian Open winner.
After an afternoon on the links the 135 participants dined with emcee Diane Larson of WTVG, Channel 13, then vied for some mighty fine auction items including a diamond necklace, a 42-inch flat screen television, and tickets to the 2009 Master's in Augusta, Ga.
Speaking of final nets, Connecting Point's golf outing this summer netted $15,000. That's thanks to all of the sponsors and the 100 participants including the winning team: Cornerstone Church with Todd Repass, Chris Calabro, Kyle Cooper, and John Meyer, who played with golf pro Bill Kline.Good-byes
A Farewell dinner for Dan and Elaine Johnson was Oct. 10 in the Faculty Club on the University of Toledo Health Science Campus.
Hosts Jim Findlay and Larry Conway, were delighted to announce that in honor of Mr. Johnson, former head of the University of Toledo, the Daniel M. Johnson Medical Mission Hall of Fame Foundation Endowment Fund has been established.
Among the colleagues and friends present to see the Johnsons off were Paula and Bill Fall, Judy and Tom Gutteridge, Jim Poure, Emney and John Shousher, Sonnie Ariss, and Lance and Dee Talmage.Always United
Members of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society gathered Oct. 9 for "A night hosted by campaign chair Steve Krull to honor our Tocqueville Society members."
The soiree was in the Libbey Showroom in downtown Toledo. Among the members, all who donate $10,000 annually, were Sara Jane and Bill DeHoff, John and Yolanda Szuch, Bob LaClair, Ann Hartmann, Mary Ellen Pisanelli, Robert Alexander, Mark and Nancy Burton, and James and Mary Foote.
Sipping spirits and nibbling delectable edibles, guests were free to roam the place which is like one big department store full of Libbey wares, only just for show, not for sale. However, they were all there in support of the cause. The previous day the fourth annual Community Building Event: A Night with Gary Danielson, presented by Owens Corning, was at the Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons. Mr. Danielson was a star in the NFL and now is a lead analyst for CBS Sports.
The community building event, as Bill Kitson, United Way's head honcho calls it for short, netted about $27,000. That's thanks to the more than 350 people in attendance with Dan Cummins of WTOL-TV, Channel 11, as emcee.
The group mixed and mingled during the silent auction, then sat for dinner and a live auction and to hear the keynote speaker, Gary Danielson.
Event chairmen were John Mangas of Re/Max Preferred Associates and Ken Wood of Martin + Wood Appraisal Group, Ltd.
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