Published: 8/30/2012 - Updated: 8 months ago

Around Town: Navy Week

Navy officers and enlisted personnel in crisp summer white uniforms were an impressive sight at several special events during Navy Week in Toledo in August, 2012. Guests boarded the USS De Wert for a private reception honoring the bicentennial of the War of 1812. A Welcoming Reception fundraiser at the Maritime Academy of Toledo netted more than $3,000. And about 40 developmentally disabled adults of Lucas County from Wiley Homes saw the ships on the Maumee River during Navy Week, thanks to Harbor View Yacht Club, which hosts an annual cruise for the group. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

William De Wert, a former Marine, left, talks with Commander Joseph Thomas, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert, during a reception aboard the U.S. Navy frigate in Toledo. The ship, named for William's brother Richard, was in port for Navy Week and the commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Richard De Wert was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism while serving with the 7th Marines during the Korean War.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo William De Wert, a former Marine, left, talks with Commander Joseph Thomas, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy frigate ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Visitors board the USS De Wert, docked at Maritime Plaza. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A gangway leads people onto the frigate. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Commander Joseph Thomas, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert, front left, stands with others during the singing of the National Anthem.

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Musician 3rd Class Michelle Werner sings the Canadian and U.S. national anthems during a reception aboard the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert in Toledo.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Musician 3rd Class Michelle Werner sings the Canadian and U.S. national anthems during a reception aboard the U.S.... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Rear Admiral Greg Nosal, commander of the U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group 2, dons a Toledo Mud Hens hat while recognizing Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Chief Tom Jaksetic.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Rear Admiral Greg Nosal, commander of the U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group 2, dons a Toledo Mud Hens hat ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Rear Admiral Greg Nosal, back to camera, left, asks guests to raise their glasses and toast servicemen who could not be there.

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Roy Norton, consul general of Canada, who is based in Detroit, from left, Joseph H. Zerbey IV, president and general manager of The Blade, Rear Admiral Michael Parks, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, Susan Block, and husband Allan Block, chairman of Block Communications Inc., pose during a reception aboard the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert in Toledo.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Roy Norton, consul general of Canada, who is based in Detroit, from left, Joseph H. Zerbey IV, president and general ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, left, presents Rear Admiral Greg Nosal with a flag commemorating Toledo and the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, left, presents Rear Admiral Greg Nosal with a flag commemorating Toledo and the bicentennial of the ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo Mayor Mike Bell meets Lieutenants Junior Grade Lutece Coates, left, and Nikita Baker, right, aboard the USS De Wert. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo), left, talks with Col. Steve Nordhaus, commander of the 180th Fighter Wing, and his wife, Shannon Nordhaus, during a reception aboard the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert in Toledo.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo), left, talks with Col. Steve Nordhaus, commander of the 180th Fighter Wing, and ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Lt. Tanya Meldrum, officer of the watch for the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec, left, and Lt. Commander Jean Couillard, the ship's executive officer, enjoy a reception aboard the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert in Toledo. The Canadian vessel is docked next to the De Wert.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lt. Tanya Meldrum, officer of the watch for the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec, left, and Lt. Commander Jean Couillard,... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Michael Stephens, right, watches guests get their food during a reception aboard the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Michael Stephens, right, watches guests get their food during a reception aboard the ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The sun sets as party goers tour the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A tent is set up on the deck of the De Wert for the reception. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jeanne Micka of Monroe, Mich., right, enjoys a tour of the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

U.S. Navy Seaman Carl Onyewu, left, lowers the U.S. flag during a reception aboard the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert as the crew of the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec lowers their flag, in background.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo U.S. Navy Seaman Carl Onyewu, left, lowers the U.S. flag during a reception aboard the U.S. Navy ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The moon shines over the U.S. Navy frigate USS De Wert, docked in Toledo. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Carol Contrada, front left, Keith Burwell, Gail Fink, and Dock David Treece at the Maritime Academy Reception. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dock David Treece, from left, Steve Toth, and Dock Treece. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Gregg and Amy Dunn at the Maritime Academy reception. THE BLADE

Laura Studyvin, from left, Mike Cully, and JR Cousino on the harbor View Yacht Club's annual Maumee River cruise for developmentally disabled adults.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Tammy Peeples, left, with Laura Studyvin and Mike Cully. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Terri and Jeff Gartz, left, are ready for the cruise. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mike Wiseman cruises by the Canadian ship Ville de Quebec, docked at Maritime Plaza. THE BLADE

Around Town: Navy Week

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