Published: 1/13/2013

On The Town looks back at 2012

The new year is here, but fond memories linger of the good times had in 2012. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge Brian Malkowski holds his son Liam Ryan as they meet President Obama at Rick's Diner.

A little end of the night relaxation and conversation with Dr. Christopher J. Cooper, Dr. George V. Moukarbel and Al and Adela Mundt at Loma Linda Restaurant.

Enlarge A little end of the night relaxation and conversation with Dr. Christopher J. Cooper, Dr. George V. Moukarbel and Al ...

Barbie Harrison, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, with Wayne Blanchard, at the Ride for Kid's Sake Motorcycle Run.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Barbie Harrison, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, with Wayne Blanchard, at the Ride for Kid's Sake Motorcycle ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge From left, Will, Pam, Brent and Neal Cousino at Brent Cousino's retirement party. NOT BLADE PHOTO

Enlarge Charles J. Mira, J.D., CPA with his sister Denise (Mira) Widner and her husband Mike Widner.

Rory Tillman and Stephanie Henderley toast the New Year at the party for individuals with developmental disabilities hosted by the Toledo area Inter-Agency Recreation Committee.

Enlarge Rory Tillman and Stephanie Henderley toast the New Year at the party for individuals with developmental disabilities hosted by the ...

Enlarge Diane Early, Debbie Barnett, Vallie Bowman-English, and Laneta Goings at the Emerald Ball presented by the Links organization. ...

Two scholarships for BGSU and UT students honored Gary Haas, who retired after nearly 43 years at Rudolph/Libbe. Haas, left, and the Rudolph family, Gail Zimmerman, Marilyn Rudolph and Bill Rudolph, chairman of the Rudolph/Libbe Companies.

Enlarge Two scholarships for BGSU and UT students honored Gary Haas, who retired after nearly 43 years at Rudolph/Libbe. Haas, left,...

Enlarge Virginia Weaver with Collin and Alexa at a Hummel imitation contest.

Enlarge Jamie and Joy Farr with mascots from the Walleyes, Spike and Catrick, right.

From left: Michael Capasso, stage director, Barbara Steele, Susan Block, and James Meena, conductor, during a wine and cheese reception for LaBoheme in the overlook room at The Valentine Theater.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left: Michael Capasso, stage director, Barbara Steele, Susan Block, and James Meena, conductor, during a wine and cheese reception ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Fred and Peg Susor, on the left, with Jim and Jean Mlynek. The Mlyneks have been coming to Mancy's since their first date, which was at Mancy's in 1975.

Enlarge Fred and Peg Susor, on the left, with Jim and Jean Mlynek. The Mlyneks have been coming to Mancy's since ...

Enlarge A Mercy reunion with Lorene Zawojski Davenport, Karen Cambpbell Ruddy, and Betty Brogle.

Enlarge Barbara Napierala Sieja, Cathy Binsack Brandewie, and Kathy Harlett Thornbury at Mercy Reunion 2012.

Enlarge Commodore Ken Kania Jr. and Lady Kristen at the North Cape Yacht Club.

Enlarge Dominic, Hannah, Gabbie, Isabella, Kaitlyn, and Michael Pisanti.

Enlarge USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan and David Cameron chat at the Toledo Club's Presiden'ts Dinner gala.

Enlarge Randall and Adrienne Cobb with Erika Williams and Chris Hickman.

Enlarge Ricardo and Barbara King with Janelle Butler-Phifer.

Former Perrysburg resident Sarah Connelly, center, hand an opportunity to play with Eric Dickey and Ramona Collins at Degage Jazz Cafe while visiting from Nashville.

Enlarge Former Perrysburg resident Sarah Connelly, center, hand an opportunity to play with Eric Dickey and Ramona Collins at Degage Jazz ...

Sue Savage, far left, and Bob Savage, far right with their grandchildren. From left to right in the photo, Trinity Savage, Katie Bissell, Gabriel and Amelia Savage. Back row - Max Savage, Sarah Ohlinger, Christy Ohlinger, Mica Savage, Amy Ohlinger, William Savage, Charlie Savage, and Megan Ohlinger.

Enlarge Sue Savage, far left, and Bob Savage, far right with their grandchildren. From left to right in the photo, Trinity ...

Gallery owner Richard Rideout, Rose Heindel, wife of the late Robert Heindel, and her husband Jim Fisher at the reception for The Art of Robert Heindel at the Sur St. Clair Gallery.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Gallery owner Richard Rideout, Rose Heindel, wife of the late Robert Heindel, and her husband Jim Fisher at the reception ... THE BLADE/BARBARA HENDEL

Tracy Fisher in front of a painting her father Jim Fisher gave her in honor of her upcoming 50th birthday at the reception for The Art of Robert Heindel at the Sur St. Clair Gallery.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Tracy Fisher in front of a painting her father Jim Fisher gave her in honor of her upcoming 50th birthday ... THE BLADE/BARBARA HENDEL

Enlarge Dee and Lance Talmage who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2012.

Left to right Jean Smith, Mary Anne Tigges, and Sally Kinn during the Toledo Animal Shelter picnic at the Belmont Country Club in Perrysburg.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Left to right Jean Smith, Mary Anne Tigges, and Sally Kinn during the Toledo Animal Shelter picnic at the Belmont ... THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Joan Haigh, left, Skip Fauver, center, and Annette Boice, right, during the Toledo Country Club's 115th anniversary dinner in April.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Joan Haigh, left, Skip Fauver, center, and Annette Boice, right, during the Toledo Country Club's 115th anniversary dinner in April.... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge From left, Karen Klein, and Cindy Niggemyer at the Toledo Club.

Peter Handwork, left, and Jim Tuschman celebrated their birthdays together at a dinner hosted by Sandy Blackstone Carman in her Perrysburg home.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Peter Handwork, left, and Jim Tuschman celebrated their birthdays together at a dinner hosted by Sandy Blackstone Carman in her ... THE BLADE/ BARBRA HENDEL

Enlarge | Buy This Photo John Williamson and his wife Helen celebrated his 90th birthday with an open house. THE BLADE/ JETTA FRASER

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