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Commissioners push for impairment By Kelly J. Kaczala News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Lucas County Commissioners recently expressed their support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s rejection last month of the Ohio EPA’s 2016 list of impaired waters in Ohio, which had failed to include the impairment designation of Ohio’s portion of the open waters of Western Lake Erie. “We’re gratified the U.S. EPA is enforcing the Clean Water Act and requiring the State of Ohio to follow the law,” said Commissioner Carol Contrada. “This is a significant move to protect drinking water and the health of Lake Erie. This will provide the accountability that 11 million citizens that are affected by the health of Lake Erie expect.” Commissioner Pet Gerken said that the Ohio EPA has received Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding since 2011 to monitor nutrient levels in the western basin. “Director Butler’s defense that they don’t have the data to make an impairment designation doesn’t add up – and now the Trump Administration agrees.” Reevaluated The U.S. EPA stated earlier this year

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all readily available information regarding phosphorus pollution that drives the growth of Harmful Algal Blooms in the open waters of western Lake Erie, or evaluating whether Harmful Algal Blooms are impairing those waters, as required by the Clean Water Act. The U.S. EPA approved of the state’s decision on May 19, 2017. In a Jan. 12 letter to Craig Butler, director of the Ohio EPA, David R. Ross, assistant administrator of the U.S. EPA, stated that the federal agency had “reevaluated” the state’s list and determined it was “not fully consistent with the requirements of the Clean Water Act and EPA’s regulations.”

it was wrong to approve a decision by the Ohio EPA to designate only limited shoreline areas of western Lake Erie as impaired. The Clean Water Act requires Ohio, every two years, to evaluate the water quality of all waters within its jurisdiction and submit a list to U.S. EPA that identifies each body of water that is impaired by pollution. The U.S. EPA then approves the list if it meets specific requirements, including the requirement to assemble and evaluate all existing and readily available water quality related data and information regarding water quality problems within a state’s jurisdiction. Last October, the Ohio EPA submitted its list to U.S. EPA without assembling

Political will “The health of Lake Erie continues to be a top priority of the Lucas County Commissioners,” said Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak. “We have a dynamic program to identify sources and amounts of nutrients flowing into Lake Erie. Our offer to partner with state and federal EPA officials to ensure that these sources are identified and mitigated is still on the table,” she added, referring to the Nutrient Source Inventory. In July, 2014, unsafe levels of a toxin, mycrocystin, shut down Toledo’s public drinking water for 400,000 customers in

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Options under consideration to supply water for its approximately 6,500 customers in northern Wood County will be discussed by officials of the Northwestern Water and Sewer District at a public forum Feb. 15. The meeting will be held at the Quality Inn, 10612 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, and start at 6:30 p.m. The district is currently exploring long-term options, said Theresa Pollick, a district spokesman, including joining the Toledo Area Water Authority or utilizing other water sources in Wood County. Officials from Toledo, Lucas County and suburban communities that purchase water from the city recently signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to provide a framework for forming the authority. The TAWA service area could include all or portions of the cities of Maumee, Perrysburg, Sylvania and Toledo; Village of Whitehouse, Fulton and Lucas counties; the Northwestern Water and Sewer District and Monroe County, Michigan. Under the agreement, it would be governed by a board of trustees of seven voting members. Two members would be appointed by the mayor of Toledo, one by the Lucas County commissioners, one jointly by the mayors of Sylvania, Maumee and Whitehouse; one by the mayor of Perrysburg, one jointly by the Fulton County commissioners and board of the Northwestern Water and Sewer District and one by the Monroe County Drain Commission. TAWA would establish rates and charges for providing water service based on a goal of meeting an 8-year rate equalization plan developed through a regional water technical committee of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments. Pollick said information from a study prepared for the Wood County Economic Development Commission will also be pre-

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Driving Miss Daisy Miss Daisy (Judi Pollock) has a question for Hoke (Michael Reynolds) during a rehearsal of Oregon Community Theatre's upcomimg production of the drama "Driving Miss Daisy." Performances will be held in the Fassett Auditorium on February 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8pm and February 18 at 3pm. Tickets are $14.00 for adults and $12.00 for senior/ students and can be ordered at oregoncommunitytheatre.org or by calling 419-6911398. Tickets may also be purchased any show night. (Photo courtesy of Robert Mullens)

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Trustees to hear zoning change request By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The Lake Township trustees will consider a zoning request from a Woodville Road business owner on March 6 at 6 p.m. James Mlynek, owner of Woodville Road Nursery, is seeking to change two parcels on the other side of the road from his business from R-2 residential to B-2 general commercial. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been using the property as a transfer station for piles of leaves that he composts at his nursery. The townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zoning commission in January voted to recommend a zoning certificate for the transfer station be denied. Mlynek and residents of Bailey Road,

who have raised concerns about odors from the site and drainage problems, have both retained attorneys. The trustees last week agreed to a request by Mlynekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Brian Ballenger, for an extension before holding a hearing on the matter. Richard Welling, a trustee, said the parties will also have the option of taking their case to Wood County Common Pleas Court. In other business, the trustees agreed to a recommendation from the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly appointed Emergency Medical Service coordinator to hire seven part-time persons. Five are paramedics and two are emergency medical technicians. A contract between the township and

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LifeStar for 24-hour service ends in March and the township plans to have its own paramedics in place before the agreement expires. Under the agreement with LifeStar, the company provides two paramedics for each shift and the township provides an emergency vehicle, equipment and houses the on-duty personnel at the administration building on Cummings Road. Fire Chief Bruce Moritz said he expects the EMS unit to be staffed primarily by part-time personnel with the exception of Sanders. Five members of the township fire department who are paramedics have already applied and will have priority in being put on the EMS staff, he said last week.

Lake Erie Continued from front page northwest Ohio and 30,000 residents in southeast Michigan. Microcystin, which can cause liver and kidney damage, is produced by algal blooms that develop in the lake. They are fed mostly by fertilizer and manure runoff from farm fields. Yet nearly four years later, harmful algal blooms continue to plague the lake. Wozniak told The Press last week that it is important for the open waters of Western Lake Erie to receive the designation of full impairment to adequately fix the problems that still pose a threat to the lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The full impairment designation would provide us with the resources to pay for some of the improvements we need to make, including implementing best practices to curb runoff coming from agriculture throughout the Lake Erie Basin,â&#x20AC;? she said. Many have wondered why there is still no designation of full impairment in the western basin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if it just lacks political will,â&#x20AC;? said Wozniak. The Nutrient Source Inventory program was established by the county to map the source and path of toxins as they drain into the Maumee River and into the lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSI tool shows throughout the Western Lake Erie Basin where the sources and the amounts of nutrients are. We are doing that program because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that impaired status. So the local governments like Toledo and Lucas County have to do all its own work on fixing the lake because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not getting the support and resources at the federal level. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to partner. But we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it all on our own because we have fewer resources compared to what the federal government could do,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Water authority Continued from front page sented during the meeting. That study indicates the City of Bowling Green could be a viable long-term provider of water for the district and cities of Perrysburg and Maumee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are exploring both options and want to provide more information on both,â&#x20AC;? Pollick said.

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Warm Coats program The Salvation Army-Port Clinton Service Unit serving Ottawa County is extending the Winter Coats Program due to increasing needs and the generosity of the community. This year, the program has been extended through March, based on donations of new coats which are distributed cost-free to local families in need of a winter coat. “This is the 22nd year this program has been providing coats to the residents of Ottawa County,” said Salvation Army Director Maureen Saponari. “Residents in need of a warm winter coat can call The Salvation Army and pick up coats for their families.” To date this year, more than 800 coats have been distributed. Call Saponari at 419-732-2769 to inquire about the program.

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Oregon City Council on Monday will hold a public hearing at 8 p.m. on a request for a Special Use Exception for the construction of a senior housing complex at 4436 Navarre Avenue, near the senior center. The applicant, Carol Keller, is seeking the Special Use in an R-1 Low Density Residential Zoning District for the purpose of constructing the multiple family senior housing development. Previous plans for the project had been proposed for a different location earlier last year. That development was to be on three parcels on Munding Drive near Mercy St. Charles Hospital. The site was backed up to I-280 to the south, adjacent to the Orchard Villa nursing home. Plans had called for St. Mary’s Development Corporation, of Dayton, to buy the property, which is owned by Mercy St. Charles, and then develop the housing complex. Pete Schwiegeraht, with Miller Valentine Group, a consultant for St. Mary’s last year, recently told The Press that the earlier plans had been dropped due to problems obtaining financing for the site. Miller Valentine is now taking over the role of developer. St. Mary’s Development Corporation is no longer involved, he said. The proposed project last year had called for 57 housing units, and 12 cottages at the rear of the property. In front was going to be a four story main building with an elevator that would have a mix of 45 one and two bedroom units restricted to seniors 55 years old and older. At a Planning Commission meeting last February, Schwiegeraht stated he had met with city officials to discuss several sites in the area that would provide seniors with the best access to services and amenities. The site near St. Charles came to the forefront due to its connectivity and acces-

sibility to the hospital and other senior care in the area. It also fit with plans to create a downtown center in Oregon. The new site is outside the footprint of the downtown center envisioned by the city, James Gilmore, commissioner of building and zoning, recently told The Press. New project The new project calls for the construction of a four story, 81-unit housing complex, according to Gilmore. The complex would provide senior care, housing, services and programming through the senior center. It will also have a full-time on-site manager and maintenance staff. Service providers such as the in-home meals program, and housekeeping, will also be available, according to Schwiegeraht. The city’s Project Review Committee had no objections to the project. The only stipulation the committee had was for the project to follow R-3 zoning requirements in the site plan regarding setbacks and buffer requirements, according to Gilmore. The property extends back from Navarre Avenue 525 feet. The site is 166 feet wide, and extends to a retention/detention pond in the back. The Planning Commission at its Dec. 19 meeting recommended by a vote of 4-0 that the SUE be approved by council. Recognized need Schwiegeraht said at the meeting that there is a recognized need for senior housing, and that the focus is on areas of growth

such as the Navarre Avenue corridor. The reason the new site was chosen was because it is adjacent to the Oregon Senior Center. Similar facilities are in Sylvania, Whitehouse and Perrysburg. A housing tax credit program is being used for developing the site. Tax credits are sold to an investor or corporation for a certain price on the dollar, which then can be used to reduce and offset corporate liability, which generates equity, according to Schwiegeraht. By using the tax credits, the developer is committed to the age restriction of 55 and older, and keeping costs at an affordable rate. Some residents at the Planning Commission meeting who live near the proposed site expressed concerns about flooding near their homes, as well as property values dropping, as a result of the development. Schwiegeraht said the development, as per subdivision regulations, will be required to detain water to prevent flooding. There will either be underground detention in the parking lot or a wet pond/water feature in the small open space at the rear of the property. As far as property values, Mayor Mike Seferian, who also sits on the Planning Commission, said the proposal offers a better advantage to area property owners than something else that might go on the site that they could find objectionable. Yussef Olive, a member of the Planning Commission, said 81 units on two acres seemed awfully tight and asked about the size of the units. Schwiegeraht said that the one bedroom units are 700 square feet and the two bedroom units are about 900 square feet. In addition to the units on the first floor, there will be on-site maintenance, service coordination offices, a fitness center, business center, a theater and a community room to host events. He said the development is the typical size for a multi-story senior independent living facility, and is very similar to the one that was built in Perrysburg.

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Hunting and fishing club seeks to be family-oriented By Bruce Hefflinger Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com Oregon resident Mark Reeves is proud to be a Christian. He also loves the outdoors. Now Reeves and a group of others are planning to combine the two into a Christian-based organization that promotes fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities. “It’s a lot like any conservation hunting club, we plan to promote hunting and fishing,” explained Reeves, who lives in Oregon. “We intend to lease farmland for members to use all the while pressing out family values. It will be about hunting and fishing as a family — father and son, father and daughter, mother and son, mother and daughter.” There will be a meeting on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at The Rock, Assembly of God Church, 4058 Starr Ave., in Oregon to go over plans and strategies for the newly-formed organization. “Farms are being overrun by people who don’t respect their land,” Reeves said. “We plan to approach the farmers to see if they’re willing to work with us. We’d lease land for the right to hunt on it and we’d also police it to make sure nobody is hunting on the land that is not permitted.” Land throughout northwest Ohio is being considered according to Reeves, including Wood, Sandusky, Ottawa, Lucas, Williams, Fulton and Seneca counties. “I don’t think there’s anything out there in the eastern part of Lucas County and the surrounding area that is like this that’s Christian based,” Reeves said. “The best part of this will be bringing Christian men and women together for fellowship doing things together that we like - the discipleship going on as Christians and hunting and fishing together.” The idea is different than outdoor clubs that are currently in existence, such as the Ottawa County Conservation Club and the Wood Creek Conservation Club. “The Ottawa Club doesn’t do anything along the lines of hunting and they don’t lease property,” Reeves explained. “They’re more about shooting and the practice of shooting. They have a nice lit practice area and have shooting facilities to practice bow hunting.

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Michael L. Almroth, 53, of Elmore, OH, passed a w a y T h u r s d a y, February 1, 2018 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, OH. He was born in Toledo, OH on April 10, 1964, a son of Larry & Vicki (Therkelsen)Almroth. Mike was a printer and pressman for the Toledo Blade, and the Blade Printing Company. He loved guitars and being a musician with Elmore Fudd. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and shooting, and playing golf with his buddies at Sugar reek Golf Course. Mike is survived by his children, Jeffrey R. Almroth and Courtney M. Roepke, both of Woodville, OH, Michael E. Smith of Florida, and their mother, Annette (Roepke) Almroth of Woodville; siblings, Shelly Almroth, Breckinridge, CO, James (Dena) Almroth, Golden, CO, and Marc (Tricia) Therkelsen, Temperance, MI; and 8 nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements were handled by Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, ElmoreGenoa Chapel. Private graveside service was held at Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery, Elmore. Those planning memorial contributions are asked to please consider Mike's son, Jeff's college fund in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with Mike's family at www.crosserfuneralhome.com.

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The beginnings of a Fishing and Hunting Club, left to right — Matt Bertok, Dallas Layman, Scott Sullivan, Mark Reeves, Nick Bailey, and Dwight Momberg. Others are welcome to join. (Photo courtesy Mark Reeves) “Where we’d be different is that we’d have land leased that members can go hunt on with relationship of farmers, while also wanting to promote the church statement of faith to everyone.” Plans are to have youth be a big part of this organization. “One of the things we want to do is promote youth hunting and fishing, and bow and arrows, and guns,” Reeves said. “We may have a youth pheasant hunt for a day. We’d like to have youth fishing events. This could be on ponds or possibly renting a boat on a lake. We’d also want to involve women that like to hunt and fish. “Two or three times a year we might

rent out a big head boat and take kids out fishing that normally don’t get to go fishing. We may also get involved in bird watching at the National Wildlife Preserve. We could help get involved in promoting that. But to do all this we need to raise funds.” That begins with membership, something that will be discussed at the upcoming meeting. “We will probably limit membership to 100, 150 or so,” Reeves said. “The annual dues will be in the neighborhood of $40. There might also be an initiation fee the first year along with the dues. Charter memberships could also be available for those that sign up the first few months.

Once word gets out, membership would be by referral. This will all be decided at the meeting.” Reeves stresses that family is a big part of it, memberships including. “If a member of the club has kids, they’re considered a member until they’re 16 or 18 and then they’d have to become a member,” Reeves added. Anyone interested that has questions can contact Reeves at 678-761-3635 or 678257-2581. “I know there are a lot of ideas out there right now,” Reeves said. “We have about 15 guys interested at the moment and that should increase with the meeting.”

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Voters will see 2 new levies on May ballot By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The Benton - Carroll - Salem school board will hold two public meetings to discuss the school system’s financial situation and the board’s decision to place two tax levies on the May 8 ballot. The meetings will be held Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. and March 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor High School auditorium. Board members cite the recent property devaluation of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station as the primary reason the district needs additional tax revenues; the resulting annual loss to the district from the devaluation is about $4.6 million, about a fourth of the B-C-S operating budget. However, the loss of reimbursement payments from the state – about $300,000 annually – that started when the public utility tangible personal property tax was phased out is also a factor, said Guy Parmigian, district superintendent. To recover those losses the board will place a 1 percent earned income tax on the ballot along with a 3.89-mill property tax that would generate about $1.98 mil-

lion and $1.4 million a year respectively if passed. Both issues would be in effect for five years if approved. “It was staggering that at a meeting of state officials this past October, no one around the table could think of another school district in state history who has lost the magnitude of revenue that BentonCarroll-Salem is losing. Our loss of revenue is simply unprecedented,’’ said Parmigian. The B-C-S board voted unanimously during a special meeting last week to place the levies on the ballot for voter approval. The income tax issue would be levied on wages and self-employment earnings of residents of the district. Interest, dividends, capital gains, pensions, rental income, lottery winnings and income earned by estates would be exempt from the tax. The property tax would cost about $136 per $100,000 of valuation for each parcel a year. Parmigian said property tax revenues from the Davis-Besse plant have been a pillar of the district’s finances since the plant began operations in the 1970s, which enabled successive school boards and administrations to place fewer issues on the ballot over the years.

He credited the school board for being fiscally conservative, saying the board evaluates every vacancy that comes open due to retirement or resignation, and then makes a decision on replacing the position. Last summer, teaching positions, a maintenance position and a bus mechanic position were not filled for a savings of $406,000. The efficiency measures will continue, Parmigian said, but a loss of $6 million annually in revenue means the district can’t cut its way out of the situation without hurting educational programs for students. Last month, the board met with State Representative Steve Arndt and State Senator Randy Gardner in Columbus to discuss a draft plan for assistance from the state but learned it’s likely any help would only be for three years and cover just a fraction of the devaluation loss. Parmigian said more details on a plan will be available in the spring. Voters may consult the district’s website at www.bcssd.com for more information about the tax issues on the May ballot or they may call Parmigian or treasurer Cajon Keeton with any questions about the issues at 419-898-6210.

Pheasants Forever banquet approaches The Erie - Ottawa - Sandusky County Chapter of Pheasants Forever invites outdoor enthusiasts and guests to their 27th annual fundraising banquet Saturday, March 10 at the Camp Perry Banquet Hall, Port Clinton. The event will feature 30 guns to be auctioned, raffled or included as part of an outdoor prize package. The meal, which will be prepared by Mesenburg Caterers of Huron, will feature smoked whole hog, grilled chicken, shrimp fettuccini alfredo, salad, side dishes and dessert. Beer and soft drinks will be provided, with a cash bar available. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner

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Theft case hearing set for March 27 By Press Staff Writer A second pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for a Woodville man who’s been indicted on one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and three counts of receiving stolen property. The hearing for William S. Gentry, 58, W. Main Street, is scheduled for March 27 in Wood County Common Pleas Court. According to the indictment, Gentry was involved in the theft around July 8, 2016 of a trailer in the Village of Walbridge valued at about $4,000 with a Honda motorcycle inside valued at $400. The trailer and motorcycle were sold to an “unknowing individual” but were later recovered by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Around July 11, Gentry was allegedly involved in the theft of another trailer in Walbridge valued at $2,500. It was also sold and recovered by the highway patrol. A third trailer valued at $10,000 and a snowmobile inside it valued at $13,000 were reported stolen in Perrysburg. They were also recovered. As the investigation continued, authorities determined a total of 42 trailers had been stolen in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan between Nov. 23, 2013 and June 2017. The total estimated loss of the trailers is about $199,000. The unrecovered contents are valued at $234,805. During a pre-trial hearing last week, the court agreed to a request by Gentry’s attorney to modify his bond to allow him to travel and contact one of the alleged victims. He may travel to Canton, Ga. from Feb. 16-19. The charge of engaging in corrupt activity is a first degree felony. Two of the receiving stolen property charges are fifth degree felonies and the third is a fourth degree felony.

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Inspirational Message of the Week: Altering Destiny We think that there will be a radical transformation after death, that we will be unburdened by our bodies and that our souls will fly off to heaven and be united with God. But then shouldn’t we prepare our souls now to be with God? The truth is that God won’t be changing, and probably neither will we. Our souls and the virtues and appetites we cultivate become more or less permanent parts of who we are. If you have cultivated a spirit of love and compassion in your life, and live in the presence of God, you can certainly expect more of this in the hereafter, but if you have cultivated a spirit of anger and hatred, or any of the other vices,

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Historical Society gets jewelry display cases The Kmart on Navarre Avenue in Oregon recently closed for good, but its contents — specifically the jewelry cases — will become an asset to the Harbor View Historical Society, according to Michael Joseph, curator of the museum. Once the area’s last remaining Kmart closed, Joseph purchased the display cases for the museum and, with the help of Musil Movers, the display cases arrived at their new home one week later. “We worked with Kmart corporate to purchase the display cases at a greatly reduced price. They are greatly needed at our museum for our artifacts, souvenirs, and display usage for other events like our annual craft shows,” said Joseph. “It’s great when corporate entities work with us to find new needs for something that otherwise would just be thrown out.” The Harbor View Historical Museum is located at 2083 Autokee Street off of Bay Shore Road in Oregon. It is located in the former Harbor View Missionary Baptist Church. Over the past seven years volunteers worked to convert the former church, purchased though the Lucas County Land Bank Program, into the new home of the historical society. HVHS hosted several annual events including a War of 1812 program in con-

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junction with Fort Meigs volunteers. The museum also has an on-going display titled “The Cannons that Changed America” — which showcases what U.S. and British naval forces used in The Battle of Lake Erie. These two cannons are replicas of a British Long Gun and a Carronade cannon. Both reflect the type of cannon used during the time period when The Battle of

Lake Erie took place. Additionally, the two cannons have a story all their own. Both were constructed by Bob Gillmor, Gillmor Ordnance of Old Fort, OH, and were used in the 2003 hit movie “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World”. There is also a library on site for use by area residents.

Human trafficking forum set Human trafficking will be the topic of a town hall meeting set for Sunday, Feb. 25 from 2-3 p.m. at Woodmore Elementary/ Middle School, 800 W. Main St., Woodville. Citizens of Elmore, Woodville and surrounding communities are invited to the meeting, which is a collaborative effort among Elmore and Woodville police departments, the Elmore Ministerium, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Sandusky County Prevention Partnership Coalition, TNT Mentoring, Woodmore Schools and Two Villages. Human trafficking is a form of modernday slavery, where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. Victims are forced, defrauded or coerced into trafficking. The most common age in Ohio for

children to become victims of trafficking is 13 years old. Panelists will include Det. Amy Gloor, of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office; LeeAnn Campbell, of Rahab’s Heart and Jeff Wilbarger, of The Daughter Project. In addition, community prevention and support agencies will have table displays with resource information to share. Discussion topics include an overview of current trends of trafficking in our area, how children can be at risk for victimization, how children can be trafficked while they live at home, how to recognize signs that a person is a victim of trafficking, how to protect children and prevent trafficking in our communities, and how to report suspected human trafficking.

State Rep. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) announced last week that the Ohio House has passed legislation that would help fund projects that provide broadband to underserved regions of the state. HB 281, a Buckeye Pathway bill, would establish the Residential Broadband Expansion (RBE) Program within the Ohio Development Services Agency (DSA), through which grants would be provided to local governments that sponsor initiatives to provide broadband to residential areas within their boundaries. The legislation targets the problem of “last-mile” connectivity to residences where it remains too expensive for private broadband providers to extend their services, filling a funding gap for coverage. This would impact both large areas unserved by broadband service, as well as smaller clusters of households within communities that are already served. “In 2018, broadband internet is a vital tool, but unfortunately, too many people who live in rural Ohio do not have access,” Gavarone said. “I am happy to cosponsor this legislation to help our local governments bridge the current service and funding gaps so that more people can realize the benefits this resource provides.” To fund the RBE Program, the bill creates the Ohio Broadband Development Grant Fund and makes an appropriation of $2 million in Fiscal Year 2019. The RBE grant share for projects would be a third of the total cost, with the remaining funds coming from a variety of sources, representing a partnership between public and private entities to improve internet connectivity statewide. HB 281, sponsored by Rep. Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Township), now awaits further consideration by the Ohio Senate.

Lake art Julia Christensen, associate professor of integrated media art at Oberlin College, will talk about her art practice and projects from the Great Lakes to outer space on Feb. 15 at the Lake Erie Center, 6200 Bayshore Rd., Oregon. Her free talk will start at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.

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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Wade If you could go back in time, what would you collect?

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The Press Poll How do you feel about the direction of the country after the State of the Union speech? Better Worse

Jeff Weber Mentor “Probably family heirlooms. We throw so much away and having a connection to our family, our ancestry, nowadays would be priceless. Being able to say this was my great aunt’s jewelry or grandfather’s watch or someone’s furniture. It could help you connect to those family members you never got to meet.”

Dean Watson Toledo “Property. Back in time when it was cheap! The right property would have been a wise investment.”

Judy Kamelesky Northwood “Stocks! Disney, Pepsi and Google.”

Jack Crawford Graytown “I would go back about 25 years and I would collect Alpha Magic: The Gathering cards. It’s a card game. They had very limited print runs and are worth a lot now.”

Heather Bachmayer Oregon “T-shirts of the baseball teams my son’s played on throughout his life. He’s a senior in college and is playing his last year of college ball. I’d love to be able to make him a blanket out of them now. He’s had so many great experiences playing baseball. It’d be a great keepsake to have.”

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What type of waiting are you engaged in? Letters Waiting for something to happen is different than waiting while you are working to make something happen. The first scenario is passive waiting, while the second is active waiting. Although you do have control over what action you are taking, you can’t control how long it will take to achieve your desired results. Progress may not happen according to your timeline. Having to wait for your desired results is not a sign of failure. Again, waiting while you are proactive is much different than passively waiting for something to happen. To be most effective, each of your goals should have an accompanying timeline, which lists a specific target date for the attainment of the goal. For goals requiring multiple steps, the timeline would also include a completion date for each intermediate step. What happens if you don’t obtain your desired results by your deadline? Although through your action you can work toward your completion date, you can’t necessarily guarantee it. Success does not always follow your desired timeline. Far too many people give up because they did not achieve their goal fast enough. They abandon their quest with the declaration, “It didn’t work.” This scenario is then repeated with different objectives until they finally give up altogether, convinced that they are not capable of success. There are numerous examples which illustrate that proactive waiting is a legitimate component of success. Christopher

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by Bryan Golden Columbus was at sea for 70 days before reaching land. When he began his voyage, Columbus had no idea how far he had to go or how long the journey would take. If Columbus had given up on day 69 and turned back, he would have failed. For 69 days Columbus and his crew were sailing and waiting. Imagine you were driving in your car on a 200-mile trip but stopped at mile 199. You would not reach your destination. The fact that you were almost there would be irrelevant. You have to wait until you had travelled the entire 200 miles before your trip would successfully conclude. Suppose you wanted to make a cake. The recipe calls for baking it for 60 minutes. During those 60 minutes you are waiting with no tangible results. If you were to remove the cake from the oven before an hour, the cake would not be complete. Many people mining for gold have given up just before reaching a rich vein. They had grown frustrated with digging endlessly with no results. Ironically, the mines they had abandoned later turned out to be loaded with gold. The people who contin-

ued where the original miners had left off became wealthy. Had the original miners dug just a few more feet, all of their hard work would have been amply rewarded. As you can see, waiting proactively isn’t failure at all. Even though you may not be seeing results materialize while you are waiting, progress is happening. You are indeed getting closer with each passing moment. Successful people don’t give up when it takes longer than anticipated to reach their goals. They understand the timeframe they are dealing with is not totally within their control. As frustrating as it may be, waiting is part of achievement. When you don’t take action, nothing happens. Getting started puts things in motion. Columbus’ journey did not begin until he left his home port. Columbus had no chance of being successful while his ships were moored at the dock. When you find yourself waiting for results, make sure you are being proactive by continuing to take action. Passively waiting is nothing more than wishing for results. It’s just like playing the lottery; you might win but the odds are overwhelmingly against you. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www.BryanGolden. com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. Email Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2017 Bryan Golden

America dumps its fracking waste in her town By Alison Stine My southeastern Ohio town in the Appalachian foothills is a small, rural place where the demolition derby is a hot ticket, Walmart is the biggest store, and people in the surrounding villages must often drive for 30 minutes to grocery shop. We hold the unfortunate distinction of being the poorest county in the state: an area that is both stunning — with rolling hills, rocky cliffs, pastures, and ravines — and inaccessible, far from industry. It’s here, at the Hazel Ginsburg well, that fracking companies dump their waste. Trucks ship that sludge of toxic chemicals and undrinkable water across the country and inject it into my county’s forgotten ground. My step-grandmother, the daughter of a Kentucky miner, used to tell me stories of washing her clothes in polluted red water, downstream from mines. Coal companies exploited employees like her father, paying him in company scrip and keeping him poor and exploiting the land. That kind of abuse continues. It’s just changed shape. The Ginsburg well has a long history of violations, so many that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources ordered it shut. It was not. It’s a pit well, which looks like an old swimming pool, covered by a tarp. No sign indicates the presence of chemicals, just a “no trespassing” sign. Allegedly, a guard will snap your picture if you stop or turn

Guest Editorial your car around. The well is located in a residential area, with houses — some with swing sets — just down the road. In 2012, Madeline ffitch (whose last name is spelled lowercase and with the double ff) was arrested there. Her arrest was part of an action by a local antifracking group, Appalachia Resist. The then 31-year-old’s arms were locked into cement-filled plastic drums just before the gates, blocking the entrance. Two years later, Christine Hughes, cofounder of the local Village Bakery, was arrested protesting against another well site, as were seven others. My town called them “the Athens 8” and they were hailed as heroes. Ffitch and her young family continue to protest wells, despite the attempts of the fracking industry to, according to her, “paint anyone who is organizing resistance around this stuff as outsiders or extremists.” Her husband, Peter Gibbons-Ballew, was arrested in a peaceful protest in 2016, while ffitch watched, their baby strapped to her chest. Our local economy now depends on tourism and farming. The long, humid growing season makes this part of

Appalachia ideal for wild specialties such as pawpaws, black walnuts, and mushrooms. And many hunters stay here to be near our famous bucks. By contaminating the environment, fracking wastewater wells threaten all these businesses. In 2015, tank trucks injected 4 million barrels of waste into my small county alone. It’s hard to get answers about what it’s in that waste. But Jason Tremby, an engineering professor at Ohio University, is leading a local team to “clean” fracking wastewater using ultraviolet light, water softening techniques, and a high pressure reactor. It makes sense to me that a solution to the wells might come not from outside, but from people like ffitch, Hughes, and Trembly, working and living in Appalachia. People are used to doing things for themselves here — and used to the community helping the community. I keep hoping more will be done to protect this place. “You want to forget it,” begins the Appalachian-born Ruth Stone’s poem “Garbage.” But the fracking waste in the injection wells of Appalachia can’t be forgotten forever. It’ll bubble up, one way or another, before long. Alison Stine’s most recent book is a novella, The Protectors. A longer version of this piece was produced by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. Distributed by OtherWords.org.

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Community support vital To the editor: The Ottawa County Wreath Committee would like to first thank the community for their support in bringing Wreaths Across America to the veteran graves in the Marblehead, Elmore, and Port Clinton/Catawba area cemeteries in December 2016 and 2017. With your help, we placed more than 3,900 Christmas wreaths at the final resting place of our Ottawa County heroes. Our mission is to cover a minimum of one location each year, based on funding received. In order to complete our long-term mission to cover all of Ottawa County, we continue to rely on the support of all donors past and present. Our current multi-year plan includes placing flags in the Oak Harbor area in December 2018 and in the Genoa area in December 2019. If you are interested in raising funds for a specific location, please contact a committee member through our Facebook page or call Sara Toris at 419-898-2089. In addition, we are a non-profit agency that does not have specific agency funding. We rely solely on the community for their support and we thank you for your continued support. Sara Toris Director, Ottawa County Veterans Service Office

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Taking on childhood obesity On March 5, the YMCA of Greater Toledo will begin offering “Healthy Weight and Your Child,” a pilot program designed to empower children between the ages of 7-13, with the support from their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle. YMCA membership is not required. The YMCA of Greater Toledo is one of 19 YMCAs in the U.S. to run this pilot program. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity affects 17 percent of all children and adolescents in the United States – triple the rate from the generation before. Today, one in six children is obese and one in three is overweight, which poses greater risks for a number of health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and mental health issues. “The YMCA of Greater Toledo has a long history of advancing the health and well-being of children in Toledo, and helping children reach a healthy weight is important now more than ever,” said Bethany Deakins, Director of Healthy Living at the YMCA of Greater Toledo. “Healthy Weight and Your Child will help children improve their health and boost their self-esteem, and families will feel empowered to make and support healthier choices.” The 25-session program engages the whole family, so together they can understand how the home environment and other factors influence the choices that lead to a healthy weight. The program curriculum focuses on healthy eating, regular physical activity and behavior change. Comprised of groups of eight to 15 children and their parents/caregivers, the program creates a safe, fun and active environment for children and their families to explore and adopt proven methods to living a healthier lifestyle. Sessions are two hours in length, with the first hour delivered in a classroom setting and the second hour focusing on physical activity. Children eligible for the program must be between the ages of 7 and 13, have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to the 95th percentile, receive approval from their doctor or a health care provider, and be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at every session. The program will begin March 5 at 6 p.m. at the West Toledo YMCA. Enrollment prior to this date is required. For more information or to enroll, contact Bethany Deakins (419-725-7892, bdeakins@ymcatoledo.org) or Susan Ruff (419-725-7844, sruff@ymcatoledo.org.)

“Super Scrubs” to keep germs at bay By Tammy Walro Press Features Editor twalro@presspublications.com Many of us take work home with us at the end of the day. Typically, it’s not too big a deal. However, for nurses and other healthcare workers, the frightening reality is that they can carry potentially dangerous germs, bacteria and other contaminants home on their scrubs and uniforms. In an effort to enhance the culture of safety for healthcare workers and patients as well, Mercy Health has partnered with Vestagen Protective Technologies to fit employees with new “active barrier” super scrubs and uniforms. Vestex medical apparel is made with a fluid-repellent fabric and a durable EPAregistered antimicrobial.designed to minimize risks associated with unanticipated exposure to contaminants on the job. Soft and breathable, the fabric also wicks moisture away from the body for added comfort. “It’s long been known that regular scrubs can attract and retain and have the potential to transmit whatever you might have picked up at the hospital,” said Milton Bugg, Vestagen vice president. “Vestex scrubs have a dual mechanism of action,” he said. “The fabric is highly fluidrepellent so if accidental fluid exposure happens, the liquid beads up and rolls right off. “In addition, broad-spectrum, fast-acting antimicrobial woven into the fabric has been shown in a hospital setting to reduce any contamination left behind,” he said. “We’ve been able to demonstrate that even with bugs like MRSA, we’re able to have 99.99 percent less attraction and less retention of those micro-organisms on a uniform. It just makes it a much safer alternative,” he said, adding that Vestex is the only scrub to receive an exclusive endorsement from the American Hospital Association. “Ask nurses across the Toledo market and across the country what’s the first thing they do when they get home and they’ll tell you it’s to take off their scrubs, because they know they’ve come in contact with so many different types of bugs and germs,” Bugg said. At the recent fitting event held Jan. 31 for St. Charles employees, emergency room nurse Julie Kish agreed. “There are a lot of times when we have to change our scrubs before we even go home,” she said. “To not have to worry about carrying contaminants from patient to patient or even from work to home will mean a lot.” First in the Midwest “We are the first in Midwest to go with this technology, so we’re very excited,” said Jodi Pahl, chief nursing executive for the Toledo and Lima region for Mercy Health. “In my role, I’m always looking for new and improved ways that we can ensure a culture of safety for our staff and our

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patients,” Pahl said. Mercy piloted the Vestex uniforms at St. Rita Medical Center in Lima last May. The feedback from nurses and other staff members was very positive, Pahl said. “They found the uniforms extremely comfortable to wear, and they are happy they are not risking taking infections home to their family and loved ones,” she said. “Because they’re woven in, the fluidrepellency and anti-microbial properties don’t wash out and last the life of the garment, so no special laundering or care is needed – you just can’t use a dryer sheet,” she said. Mercy is in the process of introducing the Vestex uniforms at the six hospitals in the Toledo region, including St. Charles, St. Vincent, St. Anne, Tiffin, Willard and Defiance. “Officially, the initiative kicks off July 1, but we’re currently holding quite a few fitting events, and, once fitted, employees can order online and begin wearing the new uniforms whenever they want,” Pahl said. “The Vestex uniforms will be worn by our healthcare workers, especially our

‘front line’ – including techs, transporters and our housekeepers, who often come in contact with fluids in their work day,” she said. “It’s important to us that we’re offering technology to all our caregivers. “In addition, uniforms will be colorcoordinated,” Pahl said. “Nurses will be in navy blue so patients, visitors and staff will easily be able to identify them. “We’ll use royal blue for our other ancillary departments and pewter gray for physical therapists, respiratory therapists, etc.” “All uniforms will include the Mercy Health logo and a ‘V’ for Vestex,” she said. “Because we partnered with Vestagen, they were able to offer us a contract, so the cost is affordable – $49.95 for a top and bottom, which is comparable to regular scrubs,” Pahl said. Mercy is providing the first pair of scrubs/uniforms free for all employees throughout the region. “It’s going over really well,” Bugg said. “Patients have a choice where they go,” he said. “What the Mercy ministry is doing in Toledo and throughout the region is demonstrating a commitment to quality and safety.”

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about low vision this month More than 2 million Americans ages 50 and over have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to the Prevent Blindness report, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems.â&#x20AC;? AMD affects central vision, where sharpest vision occurs, causing difficulty conducting daily tasks such as driving, reading, and recognizing faces. Prevent Blindness has declared February as Age-related Macular Degeneration/ Low Vision Awareness Month to help educate the public on AMD types, treatment options and more. Factors that increase risk of AMD are: â&#x20AC;˘ Family history of AMD â&#x20AC;˘ Aging - those over 60 years old â&#x20AC;˘ Race - Caucasians have a higher rate â&#x20AC;˘ Sex - females have a higher rate of AMD may be because they live longer â&#x20AC;˘ Light colored eyes â&#x20AC;˘ Smoking â&#x20AC;˘ Heart disease â&#x20AC;˘ High blood pressure (hypertension) â&#x20AC;˘ High cholesterol â&#x20AC;˘ Obesity â&#x20AC;˘ High sun exposure â&#x20AC;˘ Poor diet - low anti-oxidant intake Prevent Blindness offers free educational materials online including: â&#x20AC;˘ The AMD Learning Center, at preventblindness.org/amd, provides a variety of tools including Adult Vision Risk Assessment, fact sheets and more. â&#x20AC;˘ Living Well with Low Vision - This growing online resource, lowvision.preventblindness.org, offers information ranging from searchable, local low vision resource directories, to an informative blog with news for people living with agerelated eye disease and significant visual impairment and their caregivers, For more information on AMD, low vision and other eye disease, please contact Prevent Blindness at 800-301-2020 or visit www.pbohio.org.

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Woodville Scouts learn to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stop the Bleedâ&#x20AC;? On Jan. 23, Boy Scout Troop 359, from Woodville, participated in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stop the Bleed: Save a Lifeâ&#x20AC;? educational program provided by the Mercy Health â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Vincent Medical Center Trauma Program. Motivated by the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy, American College of Surgeons established the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stop the Bleedâ&#x20AC;? initiative to teach civilians to act as immediate responders and to prevent excessive blood loss to an injured person in an accident or emergency situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program provides hands-on training so you know what to do if someone sustains a trauma, so you can help them to survive their injuries,â&#x20AC;? said Nicole Knepper, RN, BSN, Trauma & Burn Outreach/ Education/Prevention Coordinator, Mercy Health â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uncontrolled bleeding is

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Opioid forum set to discuss fighting abuse and addiction Eastwood Community Improvement Corp. will present an opioid forum and panel discussion Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Pemberville American Legion: Riverbank Banquet Center, 405 E. Front St. The program, “Prevention through Education and What Can the Public Do?” will feature keynote speaker Dr. Robert Forney, chief toxicologist at the Lucas County Coroner’s Office, along with other local experts and authorities. Speakers will discuss addiction, what Wood County is doing about the opiate problem and strategies that individuals and families can use to address opiate abuse and addiction.

Online addiction resource The Addiction Policy Forum launched an online tool last week to provide comprehensive, local resources to assist patients and their loved ones who are struggling with a substance use disorder. AddictionResourceCenter.org (The ARC Portal) presents the science behind the disorder in easy-to-read formats, guides concerned individuals through a validated self-assessment tool, helps them develop a proposed action plan, and directs them to treatment resources in their local area. Ohio is one of the first four states where this tool is now available. It will be rolled out to states across the country over the course of this year. The Addiction Policy Forum (APF) is a partnership of organizations, policymakers and stakeholders committed to working together to elevate awareness around addiction and to improve national policy through a comprehensive response that includes prevention, treatment, recovery and criminal justice reform. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with state chapters throughout the country that are run by family members who have been impacted by addiction.

Bariatric seminars ProMedica Weight Loss will host free bariatric seminars Feb. 13, 19 and 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the ProMedica Health and Wellness Center, Community Education Room, Suite 101, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania. Attending an in-person seminar is a first step in the journey toward weight loss surgery. A ProMedica expert surgeon will explain the weight loss surgery process, eligibility requirements, types of surgical procedures, and potential benefits and risks. Attendees can also talk with someone who has already had bariatric surgery. For more info or to register, call 419-291-6777 or 1-800-971-8203 or visit promedica.org/ bariatric.

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Support for Lupians New CoreLife Eatery location plans benefit CoreLife Eatery, an active lifestyle restaurant offering a variety of greens, grains and broth-based dishes, will open a new location at 1399 Conant St., Unit D-100 in Maumee on Friday, Feb. 16. As part of its ongoing commitment to wellness and the community, CoreLife Eatery will host a Donation Day from noon7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. On that day, guests can pay whatever they would like for their meal, and all funds will be donated to Sunshine Communities, which supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they live, work and play on their terms. The restaurant offers a wide variety of fresh ingredients that are transformed into custom-created dishes. All foods are free of trans fats, artificial colors, sweeteners, other artificial additives and GMOs. The chicken and steak used are sustainably raised and never given antibiotics or hormones, and the bone broth is slowsimmered all day for maximum taste and nutrition. “I’ve always made it a point to build brands that are founded on great concepts. CoreLife Eatery’s concept is one I truly believe in, as the focus is on serving flavorful, fresh food that promotes overall health and wellness,” franchisee Daniel Satut said. For more info, visit www.corelifeeatery.com.

Cholesterol clinics The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. is currently scheduling cholesterol screening clinics for March, open to Wood County residents 25 years of age or older. The cost is $20 for those 60 and over, $25 for those 25-59. Screenings require an appointment and pretest instructions. The screening panel includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio and a blood glucose level. Results will be immediately available and discussed with clients by a registered nurse. Screenings will be offered at the Bowling Green Senior Center from 9-11 a.m. March 6, 15 and 23, and at the Perrysburg Senior Center from 9:30-11:30 a.m. March

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Little Hats, Big Hearts February is American Heart Month, and in connection with The Children’s Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association, Wood County Hospital (WCH) is honoring babies, moms, and hearthealthy lives in a special way. Volunteers have donated knitted and crocheted red hats for the babies born in the Family Birthing Center at Wood County Hospital this month. Throughout the country, supporters are making hats to be given out to thousands of babies across the country to empower moms to live heart-healthy lives and to help their children do the same. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, congenital heart disease occurs in nine of every 1,000 live births. Approximately one-quarter of these children will have critical congenital heart disease (CCHD), which by definition requires surgery of catheter intervention in the first year of life. All babies born in the Wood County Hospital Birthing Center are screened for CCHD. “We are fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who wish to share their talent

with babies born at Wood County Hospital’s Family Birthing Center,” said Lisa Barndt, director of Obstetrics. “Thank you to our volunteers, Amijo Mayberry and friends, from the entire obstetric team for designing unique red hats for each baby born the month of February.” “Little Hats, Big Hearts” was started in February 2014 in Chicago. Today more than 40 states participate in the program.

Diabetes Empowerment The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. will begin offering diabetes management classes, in conjunction with Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) and Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP). DEEP is a Medicare-approved, evidence-based diabetes self-management education program developed by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Two-hour DEEP classes, which are free, meet once a week for six weeks. Classes will meet at the Wood County Senior Center, 305 N. Main St., Bowling Green, Fridays from 1:30-3:30 pm. Feb. 23-March 30. Class space is limited. The next session is scheduled for April 20-May 25. To sign up for this class or future workshops, call 1-800-367-4935 or 419-353-5661 and ask for the Social Services Department.

Intro to Zen Buddhism Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo will host an Introduction to Zen Buddhism Workshop Sunday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 p.m. at 6537 Angola Rd., Holland. There is no cost to participate, and all are welcome. “This event will enable folks to learn about Zen Buddhism in a relaxed and friendly environment,” said Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Sangha. “We’ll cover topics such as mindfulness and meditation and what it means to be a Buddhist.” A central point in Buddhist practice is upholding the Three Pure Precepts: Do No Harm, Practice Good and Actualize Good for Others. The Buddha is looked up to as a great teacher, but never as a deity. Buddhism is not a theistic religion. Many individuals combine Zen and other beliefs because Zen Buddhism emphasizes practice, not beliefs. The Temple provides teachings and community for anyone interested in Buddhist practice with weekly services, Zazen (meditation), Dharma talks, practice discussions, workshops and retreats. Visit www.buddhisttempleoftoledo. org for info.

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Villarreal, Mendoza seeking state title, nothing less By Bruce Hefflinger Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com State title. Hugo Villarreal II and Brad Mendoza will settle for nothing less. The Gibsonburg wrestling standouts have already placed at state. Villarreal finished eighth as a sophomore and sixth his junior year while Mendoza was fifth a year ago as a sophomore. Now there is a matter of reaching the pinnacle. “It’s about showing up on my best day in the best condition I can be in with my head ready,” Villarreal said about what it will take to come out on top this year at the state tournament. “I need to stay composed, stick with the game plan and wrestle to the best of my abilities. If I can do that, I believe things can go my way.” Mendoza echoes his teammate. “The key for me is my mentality,” Mendoza explained. “There are guys ranked ahead of me, but I can’t let that get in my head. If I perform like I know how to and believe I can do it, I can come out as high as I possibly can. I’m striving for a state championship, that’s the ultimate goal.” Head coach Greg Spoores feels each is capable of standing on top of the podium in early March. “Hugo has got to continue to step up with the right mindset,” Spoores said about his senior 145-pounder. “It’s about focusing on what he wants to do with his wrestling career and how it’s going to culminate. A blink of an eye and it’s over. It’s about getting the best out of what’s left.” As for Mendoza, Spoores has high expectations. “Brad is a special kid because of his work ethic in the weight room, on the mat and in the classroom where he has a 4.0,” Spoores said. “He’s a great kid that others look up to. He’s a kid that others follow on the right path. That’s the difference in being good and great.” Mendoza was far from great as a freshman, finishing with a 28-11 record. “I learned there are always people out there better than me,” Mendoza reflected. “You’ve got to work if you want to get to

Gibsonburg wrestler Hugo Villarreal in control. (Photo by Jeff Holcomb) the top.” Spoores saw a change in Mendoza after that season. “A switch went off and now he physically wants to dominate every kid,” Spoores said of his junior 170-pounder, who a year ago ended with a 47-5 record, avenging four of those losses over the course of the season. “He does all the extra stuff to be that kid.” Two narrow losses at state last season only motivate Mendoza. “I’ve got a chip on my shoulder,” said Mendoza, who is currently 35-1 on the season with the lone defeat coming against a returning state qualifier while wrestling up a weight class. “There are bigger guys out there with bigger names, but that doesn’t matter. For me, it’s about pushing myself to the best physical state I can be. I’m trying to increase my stamina to the point my opponent can’t breath. I believe I’m in bet-

ter physical shape than my opponent and hopefully I can wear them down.” Villarreal, who finished sixth as a junior in spite of wrestling up a class at 152, is 35-3 this season with all three losses coming by one point. “I’ve learned from those losses to make sure throughout the week to have good practices and to condition so you have that extra edge on your opponent,” Villarreal said. Memorable year With Villarreal and Mendoza leading the charge, Gibsonburg has had a memorable year on the mat, winning its own tournament as well as at Mohawk and Carey while finishing runner-up at Van Buren. In addition, for the first time in school history the Golden Bears completed an unbeaten dual record with a 13-0 record after defeating Lakota, Northwood and Sandusky St. Marys

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on Tuesday in the home finale, though it came without senior John Florio who was lost for the season with a recent injury. “What an amazing way to send out the seniors,” Spoores said. One of which is Villarreal, who holds the school record for takedowns with more than 400 while closing in on the secondmost career wins ever at Gibsonburg. “That would mean a lot,” Villarreal said. “My dad’s name is on the board (state qualifier) and it would be cool to be up there for wins. He’s my biggest supporter and constantly pushes me to work harder.” Villarreal currently has 148 wins, trailing only Damen Escobedo (170) and Ryan Widmer (153), both 2012 grads. “I’ve had him since Biddy wrestling,” the fourth-year Gibsonburg head coach said about Villarreal. “I always knew he would be something special and had the potential to be where he is today. But he’s still not reached his potential. He can place higher than the past two years.” That is the plan for Villarreal, who hopes to make it to state for the third year in a row after coming up one win short as a freshman. “It’s crazy how far I’ve come since Biddy days,” Villarreal said. “I recognized there were better and more advanced wrestlers out there my freshman year. As a sophomore, I didn’t expect state but once you get your confidence up, it plays a big part.” The practice room is vital for both standout wrestlers in the drive to reach state. “We definitely push each other,” Mendoza said of how being on a team with so many good wrestlers helps prepare for state. “It’s just a cycle, one person gets another better and that person gets another better. We’re constantly pushing ourselves. Everyone has the same goal to get better and place as high as they can.” For Mendoza and Villarreal, winning state would be a culmination of all that hard work. “It’s been a long journey with a lot to be proud of,” Villarreal said. “There’s just one more thing to do.”

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Northwood bowling team gets it done — Metro champs A chance for the school’s first-ever Metro High School Bowling League championship was on the line last Sunday at Southwyck Lanes, and Northwood’s squad stepped up. The foursome of seniors Zach Wilkes and Alex Burns, junior Amber Elliott and sophomore Ty Zieroff combined to roll an 886 series to beat runner-up and defending league champion Clay Gold by 68 points in the league championship match. Clay Gold beat Northwood on Jan. 28 at Southwyck Lanes to set up a championship rolloff. The semifinals were best two out of three, with the winners advancing to a one-team game finals match. Northwood beat St. John’s in two in one semifinal, and Clay Gold defeated Whitmer in three in the other semifinal. Zieroff bowled a 256 game in the finals against Clay Gold, while Wilkes bowled a 232, Elliott had a 207 and Burns rolled a 191. Burns attends Springfield High School. Hunter Skadsheim led Clay Gold with a 227. “These kids came out determined from the first week of the season,” Northwood coach Karen Cole Elliott said. “They performed and acted as a team the entire season. They pushed each other to be their very best and supported each other every week. The team finished second last year, so their goal this season was the championship. I am so proud of these kids and their drive and determination. Their talent will take them as far as they want to go, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of them.” Wilkes, who has bowled three of his seven career perfect games during Metro League play, said before the finals that he was proud of this year’s team. “I knew we were going to be a tough team, but not as tough as we actually are,” he said. “When we are on our game and bowling our best and having good looks on the lane, we’re pretty much unbeatable. I can’t be any happier with the team I’m on this year. Words can’t explain how proud I am of these guys. We have fought so hard and we’ve had our ups and downs, but we fought hard to the end and that’s all I can ask for.”

Northwood bowlers Amber Elliott, Zach Wilkes, Alex Burns and Ty Zieroff. (Press photo by J. Patrick Eaken) Wilkes led Northwood with a 219 average this season, followed by Zieroff (217), Amber Elliott (195) and Burns (185). (— Press contributing writer Mark Griffin)

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The idea of being a college head coach in wrestling is challenging enough. But the thought of being in charge of a program that is being resurrected after more than a quarter century in hiatus just adds to the difficulty. That is what is ahead for Tony Guerra, the newly-named head wrestling coach at Defiance College. Guerra, who was a twotime state-placer and four-time City League champion at Waite before going on to become a two-time national wrestling champion at the University of Findlay in 2005 and 2006, takes over a program that will begin competition in the 2018-19 season. “I thought it was a good opportunity to come closer to home,” explained Guerra. “I grew up in northwest Ohio and coached there. I thought the connections I have would be beneficial.” Defiance College athletic director Jodie Holava believes Guerra is a good fit at the Division III school. “He knows how to wrestle, he was very successful as a wrestler, and he’s familiar with the area,” Holava explained. “He also has ties from coaching at Central Catholic and from recruiting Ohio at Ashland. We just felt he’d be a great fit at this institution and to start a program here.” Guerra began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Findlay for two years. “That’s when I fell in love with teaching in general,” Guerra related. Five years working in the Central Catholic system followed, the last four as head coach. In his time in charge, The Irish had 28 state placers and five state champions while the team finished second in 2015 and third in 2014. “Being a private school, the interaction with alumni prepared me for the college world,” Guerra said. The past two years, Guerra has been an assistant coach at Ashland University where the Eagles were ranked 14th in the country in Division II two years ago, sixth last season and is currently third in the

Defiance wrestling coach Antonio Guerra. (Photo courtesy DC Athletics) nation. Guerra coached at Ashland at the beginning of this season prior to inheriting his new position at Defiance College. “I had to adapt to not calling the shots, but coach (Josh) Hutchens does a phenomenal job of delegation and bringing the most out of people,” Guerra said about his time at Ashland. “I learned everything from him about the college world of wrestling and recruiting. “In terms of recruiting and working within a budget, what I’ve learned came from my time coaching at Ashland. What I learned about wrestling came from Findlay and coach (Shawn) Nelson. It is all valuable information I will take to build a new program.”

Dream job Guerra has long had aspirations to be in charge of a college wrestling team. “Being head coach and running my own college program has always been the goal,” Guerra said. “Obviously it’s a challenge starting a new program.” That comes in more ways than one. “While you’re recruiting for a new program, other programs have some sort of tradition,” Guerra explained. “People in the wrestling world know these programs, so the exposure to let people know about your program is a challenge. “Also, being Division III you can’t give scholarships so you have to let them know there is a lot else you can offer to keep things financially competitive. “Then on top of recruiting and exposure, I’m in charge of building a schedule and a budget. But while there is a lot to be in charge of, with some built-in stress, I accept the challenge.” Defiance College added the sport of wrestling in 1965, and eventually became a power on the mats. Clint Dix was an NAIA All-American at the school in 1971 before taking over as head coach of the Yellow Jackets in 1974. A year later, DC - known back then as the Purple Gang in the sport of wrestling — won the Hoosier-Buckeye Conference championship. “This is a wrestling area,” Holava said about bringing the program back after being

dropped in 1992. “Northwest Ohio has a lot of great wrestling teams, this is just another opportunity and another culture to come on campus.” Guerra is currently busy with both forming a schedule and a roster for the 2018-19 season. “I have a good idea of where I want to go with the program, but getting responses in a timely manner is tough,” admitted Guerra, who hopes to have three or four home duals. Manchester and Mount St. Joseph, from the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference that Defiance College is currently a member, are givens on the schedule. Others in consideration at the present are Lourdes College, Mount Union, Heidelberg, Ohio Northern and Adrian. “The great thing about wrestling in Ohio, there are lots of college programs in every division,” Guerra said. “Ohio Wesleyan is starting a program next year, Otterbein started one two years ago and there is also another D-II program starting next year. So there are plenty of programs around to compete in duals against.” As for a team, Guerra is very active on the recruiting scene. “The middle of April is the signing date, so we’re getting a late start,” Guerra pointed out. “Right now we have one commitment (Rosendo Beltran of Central Catholic), but we have pretty firm commitments from three or four others.” The new DC coach plans to recruit heavily in the area. “You try to start where you have connections and where people trust you and know you,” Guerra explained. “Wauseon, Delta, Swanton, Defiance, Archbold, then back to the Toledo area with Perrysburg, Clay, Central Catholic ...I’m just trying to stay as true to Northwest Ohio as I can.” Holava, while keeping expectations reasonable, sees a lot for DC to gain with the program “We want young men at DC that represent the college, are great students, are great athletes and are great role models for their peers,” Holava said. “With time, we want to see us compete at a high level.”

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Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., program includes: Sweets for the Sweet, Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m. – share “lovely” stories and make chocolate candies to keep or give to someone special. 419259-5310. East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., serves home-cooked lunch Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 a.m. Menu includes: Feb. 12 – hot dog on a bun; Feb. 13 – white chicken chili; Feb. 14 – broccoli cheddar quiche; Feb. 15 – chicken pot pie; Feb. 16 – salmon patty. Meals must be ordered no later than 11 a.m. the day before by calling 419-691-2254. Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., program includes: Cool Heart Creations (schoolage children), Feb. 13, 4 p.m. – all you need is love... and crayons, and a little imagination to create your cool heart creation; Color Me Calm, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. – join other adults for a relaxing hour of coloring just for adults (coloring sheets, supplies, refreshments provided); We Have a Dream Poster, Feb. 16, 4 p.m. – all ages invited to discuss Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream to make our country better and how we can impact our community and world. Add your ideas to the Dream Poster. African-American Poetry Read-in, Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m., Toledo Lucas County Public Library Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Community members will read favorite poems or excerpts by African American poets in a staged reading. Free parking is available in the Main Library’s underground parking structure. East Toledo Club General Meeting, Feb. 15, East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Lunch at 11:45 a.m.; speaker, Officer Dennis Whaley will discuss the Lucas County D.A.R.T. Program at 12:30 p.m. (www.co.lucas.oh.us/2843/DART). RSVP by Feb. 13. Lake Erie Fish Fry, Feb. 16, 5 p.m. until sold out, VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul. Lenten Fish Fries, Feb. 16 and 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, Epiphany of the Lord Parish at St. Thomas Aquinas, 729 White St. Seniors’ and kids’ meals available. Alaskan pollock, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw or salad, roll and butter, coffee and dessert. Dine in or carry out. Call 419-6981519. Building is handicapped accessible. Lucas Co. Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., Huntington Room, Toledo-Lucas Co. Public Library, 325 Michigan St. William J. Priest, LCOGS member and genealogy instructor, will discuss “Local Cemeteries.” Everyone welcome. Visit www.lucasogs.org for details. Hungarian Embroidery Classes, Mondays from 2-4 or 6-8 p.m., Calvin United Church of Christ, 1946 Bakewell. Come to any session or call 419349-5539. East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mon. at 11:45 a.m. at the American Family Table restaurant on Navarre Avenue in Oregon. Walk-ins are welcome. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mon. from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Weigh-ins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $32. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy at 419-691-8033 or come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome. Waite High School Alumni Class of 1951 meet the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-693-6060. Waite High School Class of 1955 meets the 2nd Tues. of each month. For more info, contact Ned Braunschweiger at 419-893-4336.

Oregon Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., programs include: For children: Family Storytime, Mondays, 6 p.m.; Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.; Babytime, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; The Great Candy Race, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.; For teens: Finding Cupid – An Escape Box Program, Feb. 13, 4 p.m.; Cricut Creators – Love Cricut, Feb. 14, 4 p.m.; Hip Hop Coding Club Session A, Feb. 15, 4 p.m. For adults: Grants for Families with Special Needs Children, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m.; Bay Chapter Book Discussion, Feb. 20, 1 p.m.; Stolen Art of World War II – Monuments Men and Women, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Call 419-2595250 for details. Clay Band Parents Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Feb. 22, 4:30-7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Meal includes spaghetti (meat/plain), salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Tickets available at the door. Discounts for kids and seniors. Dine in or carry out. Raffle baskets and 50/50 as well as entertainment from Clay’s jazz band. Awakening Faith, a parish program to help reconnect with the Catholic faith will meet Tuesdays through Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. in the Parish Life Center at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium Rd. For info contact the parish office at 419-693-1150 or email church@stiggys.org. Chicken Paprikas Dinner, VFW 9816, 1802 Ashcroft Dr., Feb. 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Karaoke will follow from 7:30-11 p.m. Euchre tournaments Sunday at 2 p.m. Great Eastern Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month from 6:30-8:15 p.m. in the community meeting room near the cafeteria at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Guests welcome or join for a small fee. The public is invited to an open house Feb. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bay Park. Contact: Allan Hoar at 419-698-3733 or visit GreateasternTMC.ToastmastersClubs.org for info. Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society, Historic

Brandville School, is closed for winter and will reopen March 1. Oregon Republican Club meets the 1st Thursday of the month at the Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Visit www.OregonRepublicanClub. com or call Diana Skaff at 419-250-3470 or Lynn Gibbs at lynlin3215@gmail.com for info. Ashland Church Food Pantry, 2350 Starr Ave. will be open the last Sat. of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. ID required. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christian-based recovery program to help anyone overcome hurt, habit or hang-up (addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, co-dependency), meets Wed. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Intersection Church, formerly Heritage Christian Church, 1640 S. Coy Rd. Everyone welcome; free. Fellowship & snacks follow the meetings. Call 419-389-3299 for info. Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum, 2083 Autokee St. in the Harbor View neighborhood, is open Tues. 5-8 p.m. Admission is free. For info, call 419-691-1517 or visit the museum on Facebook. James Wes Hancock” Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave, open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily activities include bingo, cardio drumming, line dancing, fitness classes, exercise, Euchre, Bunco, Mahjong and health screenings. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. daily. $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 & older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078. Quilts of Compassion seeks quilters to help make quilts for local charities, hospitals and disaster victims. No experience required. The group meets the last Wed. of the month 1-3 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Call Flo at 419-693-3766.

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Pizza with Northwood Police, Feb. 19, 5-7 p.m., Arturo’s Pizza Kitchen, 2507 Oregon Rd. Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch Meeting, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the fire station, 2100 Tracy Rd. Guest speakers will be Nichole McKnight, a parent advocate/community liaison, and Northwood Schools Superintendent Greg Clark who will discuss The Ranger Family Connection Program, a collaboration between Northwood Schools and the Children’s Resource Center. Northwood VFW 2984 Fish Fries Fridays from 5-7:45 p.m. Featuring all-you-can-eat fish. Steaks, chicken and shrimp also available. Sunday breakfasts 9 a.m.-noon. Public welcome. Live Music, Tues. 7:30 p.m., Northwood VFW, 102 W. Andrus Rd. Bluegrass and acoustic music plus country. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every 3rd Sat. of the month at 9 a.m. at Northwood Church of God, Coy & Curtice roads. For info, call 419-693-0260. Free Home Safety Assessments & Smoke Detector Installation Program offered by Northwood Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, city residents may contact the fire chief at 419-690-1647 or email firechief@ci.northwood. oh.us.

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INVITATION TO BID SEALED BIDS for the furnishing of the necessary materials and construction of the WASHINGTON STREET RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE 3 VILLAGE OF GENOA, OHIO will be received by the Village of Genoa at the office of the Fiscal Officer, 102 East 6th Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430 until 12:00 NOON (Local Time), Thursday, March 1, 2018 and at that time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. The scope of work for the project consists of the reconstruction of approximately 550 feet of Washington Street from 10th Street north to Packer Creek including new curb and gutter, storm sewers and underdrains. The project consists of approximately 486 cubic yards of 8â&#x20AC;? thick 304 aggregate base, 243 cubic yards of 4â&#x20AC;? thick asphalt concrete base course, 106 cubic yards of 1 Âžâ&#x20AC;? asphalt concrete intermediate course, 76 cubic yards of 1 Âźâ&#x20AC;? asphalt concrete surface course, 1,346 square feet of concrete walk, 551 feet of 24â&#x20AC;? storm sewer, 55 feet of 12-inch storm sewer, 1,113 feet of curb and combination curb and gutter and other miscellaneous work items. The contract documents, including plans and specifications, are on file at the office of the Village of Genoa, Ohio and the Architect/Engineer -- Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. (PDG). The documents may be viewed and ordered online or obtained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615, Telephone 419-385-5303, www.pdgplanroom.com for the cost of printing to be paid to the printing company at the time the documents are picked up. Shipping and tax charges are the bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility and are payable directly to Becker Impressions. The Engineer for the Project is Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc., 1168 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. All bids must be signed and submitted on the blanks which are bound in this booklet. Bids must state the unit prices in the blanks provided and be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WASHINGTON STREET RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and addressed to the Village of Genoa, 102 East 6th Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430. The bid guaranty may be of two forms: 1. A Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond using the form in the Contract Documents. (The amount of the bid does NOT have to appear on this form.) 2. A certified check, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or letter of credit in favor of the Village of Genoa, Ohio, in the amount of 10% of the bid. If the contract is awarded, a Contract Bond will be required, which is a 100% payment and performance bond. After the award of the contract let by competitive bid and prior to the time the contract is entered into, bidders shall submit the affidavit required under the Ohio Revised Code, Section 5719.042 that the bidder was not charged with any delinquent personal property taxes in Ottawa County, Ohio. The successful bidder will be required to pay not less than the minimum wage rates established by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of Ohio. The Village of Genoa, Ohio reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularity in any bid and to determine the lowest and best bidder. THE USE OF DOMESTIC STEEL WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ASPECTS/ COMPONENTS OF THIS PROJECT. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. This project is being partially funded by the Ohio Public Works commission (OPWC). The opinion of the probable cost of construction is $338,600. By Order Of Mr. Kevin Gladden Village Administrator

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