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Police escort, watch party electrify Genoa

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor news@presspublications.com Sunday, February 11 was an electric day in Genoa. Maybe it ought to become a village holiday.

First, there was a police escort at 4 p.m.

Saturday as the Genoa wrestling team left town for the state duals meet in Columbus.

Sunday, once the Comets routed their state quarterfinal and semifinal opponents to reach the evening’s state final, social media messages went out that there was going to be a watch party at Rayz Café. The restaurant filled to the brim with Comet colors, who cheered on the team while watching Spectrum Sports’ live feed stream the state final.

After the Comets defeated Massillon Tuslaw, 40-20, to claim the school’s first ever state team title, Genoa Mayor Ken Harsanje made his way to the floor of St. John Arena to present an already-prepared village proclamation to the wrestlers.

Then, the team and hundreds of fans made the trip back to Genoa, where they were greeted by another police escort at 1:30 a.m.

Coach Robert Bergman and his wrestlers enjoyed the escort out of town, which saw both sides of Main Street lined with dozens of fans.

“We had goose bumps. There was a great crowd there,” Bergman said. “It was certainly unexpected with the cold weather and we had snow the whole day before, so it was neat. The streets were lined, people were cheering, and there were a bunch of signs, air horns, and bells. Mayor Harsanje was pretty dynamic in setting that up for

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By Kelly J. Kaczala News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com IronUnits, a proposed $700 million hot briquetted iron (HBI) manufacturing facility in East Toledo, received a final air emissions permit-to-install from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency last week.

The permit allows for the construction of the plant at the former Ironville Terminal on Front Street and Millard Avenue.

The Ohio EPA permit includes conditions limiting total maximum air emissions to protect public health and the environment. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and greenhouse gas pollutants are expected to be emitted along with small quantities of other pollutants, according to the Ohio EPA. The plant will produce 2.48 million tons of hot briquetted iron per year.

The Ohio EPA and Toledo Division of Environmental Services held a public meeting about the project on Jan. 18 at Waite High School. Public comments received at the meeting and during the public comment period were reviewed and considered before a final decision was made by the Ohio EPA on whether to approve the permit, according to the agency.

Oregon Councilwoman Sandy Bihn, who attended the public meeting, said at a council meeting last month that the Ohio EPA had lied to the public about the proposed facility being one of a kind in the country. There is also an iron manufacturing plant in Portland, Texas, she said, that uses technology similar to the one that will be used in East Toledo. That plant has been the subject of several lawsuits for dirt and emissions, as well as noise.

The facility in Texas, which became operational in 2016, produces 2.2 million tons of iron briquettes and uses the same system that will be used in East Toledo.

The Ohio EPA told The Press that it was aware of the Texas facility, but did not mislead the public about it. Dina Pierce, media coordinator for the Northwest and Continued on page 5

Genoa wrestling coach Robert Bergman looks on as Genoa Mayor Ken Harsanje reads the village proclamation to the state championship wrestlers on the floor of St. John Arena. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) us. It was pretty cool.”

An impressed wrestler, sophomore Antonio Quezada, said, “It was pretty nice — something different and totally new to us. For our first time going down there, a lot of community came down and supported us.”

Mayor Harsanje said it took a little prodding by one of the wrestling team’s supporters to get the escort organized.

“Mark Morrison, a big supporter of the wrestling program, called me and said,

‘Do you think we can get a police escort?’

So, I talked with Chief (Bradley) Weis and (Todd) Mocniak, our sergeant, and they said, ‘I think we can make this happen,’ and I got a hold of Chief (Terry) Mitchell from the township to see if they can support that and they all said, ‘Sure,’” Harsanje said.

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Ashland Church Pastor Jeff Cooper as the homeless prodigal son. (Submitted photo)

All things new at Oregon’s Ashland Church People Pastor Jeff Cooper at Ashland Church, 2350 Starr Ave., Oregon, has introduced the church’s preaching theme for 2018 – “Behold, I am making all things new.� “Based on Revelation 21:5, this year’s messages will see how God made things new in the past, how He will make things new in the future and how He is making things new

in our time,� said Pastor Cooper.

With a background in theater, Pastor Cooper sometimes uses drama to emphasize his preaching. On Feb. 11, he portrayed a homeless person as a way to retell the story of the prodigal son in a contemporary setting.

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The Organization for Competitive Markets and Ohio Farmers Union last week released a study that says beef checkoff funds are being funneled through the Ohio Beef Council to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and its political action committee, which uses the money to influence elections and legislation.

Because the council functions as an agency of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the checkoff fees are, in effect, tax dollars, and public funds are being used for payroll expenses and rental costs of a trade and lobbying group, the study claims. The PAC also makes annual cash payments of at least $14,000 to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, another trade and lobbying organization.

Established by the 1985 Farm Bill, the Beef Checkoff Program was created to fund projects related to promotion, research, consumer education and international marketing. Federal law mandates producers pay a $1 per head fee for each sale to state beef councils.

Half of the fee is forwarded to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, which oversees the national check-off program. The other half is kept by the Ohio Beef Council and is to be used for a “program of research, producer and consumer information and promotion� to improve and develop markets for beef products, according to federal law. The operating committee of the beef council is appointed by the director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association lobbies on behalf of meatpacking companies and against the interests of independent cattle producers, the study says. In addition, Ohio producers in 2014 adopted a state beef checkoff program by referendum that set another $1 mandated fee that is refundable if a cattle producer meets certain criteria. “The Ohio Department of Agriculture regularly attends checkoff meetings and receives monthly reports and annual audits. These audits are compiled by a thirdparty accounting firm and made available to the public whenever requested,� said Mark Bruce, a spokesman for the department.

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The Planning Commission recommended at a recent meeting that the Special Use Exception be approved by council.

Pete Schwiegeraht, with Miller Valentine Group, said the company owns several senior housing developments. “We are long term owners. The first ones we built 27 years ago. We still own them. We are completing renovations of those properties now that they are getting to the age of needing updates. Our very first one just received an $11 million renovation two years ago. It’s now just about new again.

We are excited about our potential to grow in Oregon,” he said. The group developed similar housing in the area, including one in Sylvania, Perrysburg, and in Whitehouse.

“We’ve done a market study. And it identified within the primary market area, around a 3 ½ mile ring around the site, there are 1,400 senior households that meet the definition for this type of product. The only comparable product is 40 or so units at the Lutheran facility. So there’s a tremendous need and demand for senior housing in the community. This type of facility will allow seniors to stay in their community,” he said.

The Luckey Police Department has adopted and implemented state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen community and police relations.

More than 500 agencies employing more than 27,000 officers (in all 88 counties representing nearly 80 percent of all law enforcement officers in Ohio in most of Ohio’s metropolitan areas) are either certified or in the process of becoming certified by meeting standards for the use of force, including deadly force, and agency recruitment and hiring.

The standards are the first of their kind in Ohio and were developed by the Collaborative in August 2015.

The complete list of agencies which have and have not been certified may be found at www.ocjs.ohio.gov/ ohiocollaborative/.

Amenities “There’s a lot of amenities along Navarre that make it desirable. We’re less than ¾ of a mile from Walmart and the new Mercy medical office buildings are under a mile away. Pearson Metropark across the way is certainly a nice amenity as well. So we like the area. We like everything about this site,” he said.

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, housekeeping, and transportation, will also be available, The complex would be a mix of oneand two-bedroom apartment units and would be age restricted to seniors over 54 years old.

“Typically, we see an average age of 78 years old,” he said.

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The Pemberville Public Library system is hosting a community-wide read of “Generation Rx” by Erin Daly Monday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

In the book, Daly details her investigation of her brother’s overdose death at the age of 20 in the compelling and personal story of how he fell into addiction and the lasting effects of this tragedy on his family.

Free copies of the book are available at the Pemberville, Stony Ridge and Luckey libraries, and ebooks are available to download.

Members of the Wood County Opiate Task Force will attend the event to introduce and facilitate a discussion on the opioid epidemic.

For a full schedule of library events, visit pembervillelibrary.org or call the library at 419-287-4012.

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Four stories The new project calls for the construction of a four story, 81-unit housing complex, according to James Gilmore, commissioner of building and zoning.

“The property it encompasses is 166 feet wide, and it is 525 feet deep,” Gilmore said at the meeting. “It encompasses two

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We’re not assisted care, we’re not nursing homes.

“Anything and everything you would expect to see in your own homes you’ll find in these homes – master bedrooms have walk-in closets, washer and dryers, and an open floor plan with full kitchens,” he said. “We will also provide senior programming. We’re not assisted care, we’re not nursing homes. Our goal is to keep seniors independent and out of those substantially more expensive care facilities as long as possible.”

Some on council expressed concerns.

“We’re asking seniors to try and get down steps. That’s what concerns me about four floors,” said Councilman Terry Reeves.

Schwiegeraht said the four floors are standard for senior independent housing.

He said there will be elevators, as well as double the ADA units that are required by code. “The elevators are put up on a backup system with generators. If power goes out, there’s the ability for them to still run,” he said. “It is very common to see senior living at the height of four floors. As we house residents, as we select the units for them, what floor they may be on, and what unit they get, we do take into consideration the their lifestyle and health. We’ve never had an issue.”

Mayor Mike Seferian said the city’s Master Plan recommends C4 or C5 for the property, which permits four stories. “No more than that without special permission,” he said.

Some residents living near the site expressed concerns about the facility and how it would impact their properties.

“This is our backyard,” said Laurie Luce, of Mallard Dr. “So I would implore you to think about what we’re going to look at out our back. We have the drive-in, the park, the deer. If you drive to the facility in Perrysburg, you will see it’s not blocking anyone’s view. It’s completely off the road.”

The facility in Sylvania also does not block the view of neighbors, she added.

A vacant field across the street would be a better location, she said. “That’s not in anybody’s backyard.”

David Brown, of Mallard Dr., also suggested another location.

“I see it on Dustin Road near Charles Crest Apartments. It’s an older property.

There’s land right next to it. That would be a great place to put it,” said Brown.

“I want to bring to your attention how nice the park is,” said Linda Metzker, also of Mallard Dr. “And now we are going to have a four story building right across the street. “I’m not against it. I just don’t think it should be four stories.” She said it should at least be the same height as the Little Sisters of the Poor, which has three stories.

She was also concerned about drainage issues after the complex is developed.

Public Service Director Paul Roman said the developer would have to build a storm water basin of some sort to hold water “just like any development.”

Wood County Auditor Matthew Oestreich, who has held the office since October 2017, has filed petitions to retain the office.

He previously served as Assistant Chief Deputy Auditor and has worked in the public sector for 17 years.

While serving as Weights and Measures Inspector in 2006, Oestreich was the recipient of the Frank P. Gallo award.

As auditor, he recently received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, an award the office has received for sixteen consecutive years.

He is a member of the Wood County Republican Party Executive Committee. Active in the community, Oestreich is a member (and past director) of the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club and serves as the Kiwanis liaison to the Eastwood Key Club.

A lifelong resident of Wood County, he is a graduate of Elmwood High School and holds an associate degree in agricultural business from Owens Community College. He farms in Montgomery Township where he resides with his wife, Leslie, and their three children.

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Oregon City Council on Monday approved a Special Use Exception request for the construction of a senior housing complex at 4436 Navarre Avenue, near the senior center.

The applicant, Carol Keller sought 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. Those plans had been dropped due to problems in obtaining financing for the site. Miller Valentine Group is now taking over the role of developer.

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.

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It was unbelievable just being down there, witnessing it live. Oh boy. I can’t say enough for that program.

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meet took center stage, and it saw Genoa rout Bethel-Tate 62-6, Versailles 50-9 and then Massillon Tuslaw in the final, 40-20.

For Mayor Hasanje and the hundreds of fans who made the trip to Lane Avenue on Ohio State University’s campus, the whole day was surreal.

“It was unbelievable just being down there, witnessing it live. Oh boy. I can’t say enough for that program,” Harsanje said.

“Growing up in Genoa, it’s been a long time. You know, we’ve had real good teams and lots of success on various things, but this is the first state (team) championship of any kind at Genoa and that’s unbelievable. And, they are such a good group of kids.

“If you literally look at it, around here, Northwest Ohio pretty much dominates the wrestling, at least Division III. Northwest Ohio is doing well, and with (Division V state runners-up) Eastwood in football and back a few years ago we made it to the semifinals in football, so the schools around here are making some noise around the state. It’s just fun to be a part of that and enjoy it a little bit.”

Once the state championship was in the bag, the mayor headed to the floor hoping he can get past security.

“I knew they were going, so I got that proclamation around early in the week. My wife is scared — she’s superstitious, and said, ‘I don’t know.’ I had faith in the boys and I was hoping, so I kept it in my briefcase down there,” Harsanje said. “When they won it, I went down and asked if I could go down, and the man in charge said, ‘Go right ahead,’ and I said, ‘Cool.’”

A surprised coach Bergman said, “He came down and had it all typed up and framed for us. When we got our trophy, he was right there on the floor. I don’t know how got on the floor instantly and went right through security. No one is going to mess with Mayor Harsanje.”

After the trophy presentation, the mayor took over with a speech of his own.

“I told them they did Genoa proud and because of our wrestlers, our football, our athletics, and our academics that we have at our school that Genoa is getting more and more on the map,” Harsanje said.

The mayor’s presentation was not an arena-wide event, and others were wondering what was going on. It was an unusual precedent after a high school sports team closes on a state championship.

“I don’t know if any other community had their mayor there,” Bergman said.

“I mean that is so hands-on and personable to our kids. Everyone thought there was a team prayer going on because we were all centered around it. It is just a neat community.”

When the team arrived back in Genoa in the wee hours of Monday morning, there was the police escort again.

“At that time, naturally there weren’t that many out and about, but there was still

our police escort right there and our coaching staff couldn’t believe that they were there to support them again,” Harsanje said.

However, after nearly three hours on the road and winning three matches against some of the toughest competition in the state, one wrestler said the last thing he needed was police emergency lights waking him.

“That was pretty cool seeing all of our fans outside and supporting us (heading down). It was different at night because those lights were definitely blinding and it was kind of scary. It gave me a headache because those lights were definitely bright,” junior wrestler Julian Sanchez said.

In a community email, Bergman wrote, “We would like to thank the outpouring of support from our community, school administration, staff and student body along with the many families who have rallied behind our wrestlers. It has been a special moment in time that none of us will forget.”

Cupcake Showdown Join the Children’s Theatre Workshop for the sweetest family-friendly fundraiser in the Toledo area March 4 from 2-5 p.m. at Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. Local bakeries and bakers will square off to see who has the best cupcake in town, and all proceeds benefit CTW’s programs and services.

This year’s theme is in honor of one of CTW’s summer musicals, Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach.”

Attendees will taste the spread of cupcakes and vote for the best.

The featured bakeries will include Cupcakes by Ashley, Crowned Cakes by Jess, Jay’s Cakes, Happy Flour Bakery and Creative Cupcakes and Baked Goods.

Call 419-244-5061 or visit the Children’s Theatre Workshop’s Facebook page or the website (www.ctwtoledo.org) for more information on the bakeries and to buy tickets.

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Concerns Bihn continued to express concerns about the facility at a council meeting last week, particularly dirt and emissions blowing off the site.

“I would ask Toledo to properly maintain the site and keep the dirt on the site,” she said.

She also asked the administration to compare the permits of the Texas facility to the one approved for the plant in East Toledo.

“The stockpiles in Texas were supposed to be enclosed. Here all of it is supposed to be open. That means it will blow more. There are a lot of things in the permit that just raises a huge number of flags.

I’m very concerned that this is going to be filthy. There are going to be four towers over 400 feet each. I’m worried about that.

I’m worried about the noise. Sometimes at my house I can hear trains because we’re so flat, and noise travels so far here. In

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I’m very concerned that this is going to be filthy.

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Southwest districts, said the new facility would be the first of its kind in Ohio, not the nation.

“We are aware of the plant in Texas and evaluated that facility as the permit was drafted for the proposed Ohio IronUnits facility,” said Pierce.

Texas, the noise was so loud, it was like a jet engine. It’s something we need to be concerned about. We should at least look at the lawsuits, compare the permits, and ask about the traffic patterns.” said Bihn, who is also executive director of Lake Erie Waterkeeper Inc. Enforcement Complaints about the facility in Portland led to enforcement action by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), according to the Ohio EPA. The facility was cited for failure to implement control measures on 20 unpermitted and uncontrolled storage piles, as well as failure to prevent nuisance dust conditions. Ohio EPA required the IronUnits facility to conduct computer

modeling of the particulate matter emissions.

The modeling was shown not to cause any exceedances of the air quality requirements, according to the Ohio EPA. The permit requires dust control measures for the storage piles and material handling at the East Toledo facility, said Pierce.

Conveyors at the facility near Front Street will be equipped with galvanized steel top covers, according to the Ohio EPA. The air permit does not require all conveyors to be fully enclosed. However, approximately 900 feet of conveyor in the vicinity of Front Street will be fully enclosed (top, bottom, and sides) in order to eliminate the potential risk of any falling debris from reaching Front Street or the rail tracks west of Front Street.

The current engineered design anticipates that an oxide conveyor will be completely enclosed beginning approximately 500 feet to 600 feet west of Front Street and terminating approximately 300 feet to 400 feet east of Front Street. The conveyor that will cross Front Street will be approximately 30 feet above the road elevation, according to the agency.

Appeal The Issuance of final permits can be appealed to the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC). Appeals generally must be filed within 30 days of issuing

a final action. Anyone considering filing an appeal should contact ERAC at 614-4668950 for more information.

Permits from Ohio EPA’s Division of Surface Water also are needed before the company can begin physical construction of the facility.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. will operate the facility. The hot briquetted iron will be supplied to the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel market in the Great Lakes region. The plant will be situated in close proximity to a heavy concentration of electric arc furnace steel producers The location will allow the plant to receive iron ore pellets produced in Michigan and Minnesota and convert them to briquettes that are used in steel manufacturing.

The site has logistical advantages, such as an existing dock, rail access, heavy haul roads for construction and operation logistics, and availability of critical utilities such as natural gas, electrical power, and water.

The company expects to break ground for the plant this year. The construction period is estimated to take about two years, employing approximately 1,200 construction workers during peak times. Production of commercial tonnage is slated to begin in mid-2020 and is expected to generate about 130 high paying permanent jobs, according to the company.

Tax collection service is a benefit, mayor says

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Elmore mayor Matt Damschroder last week said he is satisfied with the service the administration is receiving from the Regional Income Tax Agency, the firm retained by the village in October to collect the village’s 1.5 percent municipal income tax.

“So far, yes I’m satisfied,” Damschroder said Wednesday – one day after RITA representatives attended a village council meeting to update officials on the firm’s work.

“We don’t get the tax money the same way we used to. There is a lag time but we’re still getting the revenues.”

According to the RITA website, its board of trustees is authorized to administer and enforce the income tax laws of each of the participating municipalities.

The agency offers services from collection and registration through litigation.

Currently, about 300 taxing jurisdictions in Ohio with an income tax use the agency to handle their collection and enforcement efforts.

Rick Claar, a member of village council, said the village took in about $660,000

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last year from its income tax and budgeted about $29,500 for its tax commissioner office.

RITA will charge the village about 3 percent of what it collects, he said, but the village could be eligible for rebates that would cut the percentage nearly in half.

Another advantage for the village, the mayor said, is RITA’s expertise at uncovering those who aren’t filing municipal returns but are required to do so.

“Later in the year, after the tax season is over, they can go after anyone who should be paying the income tax and isn’t doing so,” he said.

A municipal income tax in Ohio is lev-

ied on businesses that earn taxable income in municipalities, a “net profits tax”; individuals who earn taxable income in municipalities, a “work place tax” and individuals who live in municipalities, a “residence tax.”

According to the RITA website, Elmore is the only municipality in Ottawa County to use the service. The City of Fremont is the only municipality in Sandusky County using the service and Holland and Waterville are the only municipalities in Lucas County. In Wood County, Haskins, Jerry City, Portage, Rossford, Tontogany and Weston use the service.

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HABRI is a statewide response to the threat of harmful algal blooms that arose out of the 2014 Toledo drinking water crisis, where elevated levels of the algal toxin microcystin in Lake Erie threatened water supplies for more than 500,000 people in northwest Ohio.

“I am proud of the work that is being done, and that researchers from our public and private higher education institutions continue to work together to address this issue,” said Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor John Carey. “Using the talent of Ohio’s researchers and students to solve pressing problems makes perfect sense.”

The selected projects focus on reducing nutrient loading to Lake Erie, investigating algal toxin formation and human health impacts, studying bloom dynamics, better informing water treatment plants how to remove toxins, and aiding the efforts of state agencies such as the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Department of Health, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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Researchers will lead newly funded projects in four focus areas: Track Blooms from the Source: Thomas Bridgeman (The University of Toledo), Justin Chaffin (The Ohio State University), Tim Davis (Bowling Green State University), Laura Johnson (Heidelberg University), Margaret Kalcic (The Ohio State Univer-

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Sports: Dan Avers, a 6’4” junior, led the SLL in rebounding at 12 boards a game. He also led the Woodmore Wildcats in scoring at 16.8 points per game Price check: Genoa Ford sold a new 1998 F-150 XLT Super Cab for $18,990.

Hot then, gone now: Wally’s Restaurant, S.R. 795, Perrysburg.

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February, 2008 News: The Pearson North Committee sought volunteers to work on the historic Johlin Cabin, the centerpiece of a proposed historical interpretation center at Pearson Park. Skilled volunteers were needed to install floor planking and veneer stone around the foundation. *** Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner reported Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner reported the city’s homicide rate dropped from 28 in 2005 to 13 in 2007. All 13 were solved. Mayor Finkbeiner said Toledo’s streets are “safe and tranquil” compared to Cincinnati and Cleveland which, in 2007, had recorded more than 100 murders between them. *** Pemberville Mayor James Opelt reported the village was recovering from its worst flooding since 1950. More than 60 homes were damaged and two dozen villagers were evacuated when the Portage River overflowed its banks.

Sports: Gary Lemle and his Cardinal Stritch girls’ The dog-sled race at Maumee Bay State Park was part basketball team wrapped fest 88. (Press file photo by Ken Grosjean) up their third league championship in five years. The team, 10-1 in the February, 1998 TAAC and 14-5 overall were led by Nicole News: Good Shepherd Catholic Church Lamb, sophomore point guard, who aver- celebrated its 125th anniversary. Father John aged 12 points per game and Katie Gullet, Blaser served as pastor. Fr. Blaser was a fita junior post player, who averaged seven ting leader for the parish as his great uncle boards and seven points per game. and Tiffin Manufacturing Co. furnished the *** church in 1873.

Safeco Insurance Company presented a *** check for $15,000 to Gil Yanez and the East The Oregon School District considered Side Boxing Gym for their dedication to East a proposal to start drug testing student athToledo youth. letes. Deliberation started after a survey of Price check: GenoaBank offered a mon- parents showed 84 percent would support ey market savings account at 4 percent APY. a testing program. It was anticipated the Hot then, gone now: JoAnn Fabrics, program would test for 13 drugs including Great Eastern Shopping Center. alcohol, marijuana, nicotine and anabolic

No insult intended To the editor: I feel sad for the people who think that teams having the nick-name “Indians” is an insult.

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February, 1988 News: The Andersons announced the company would locate its third area retail store in the Woodville Mall in the old JCPenney building. The store was to employ 40 full-time and 150 part-time workers. A study conducted for the City of Oregon noted that an Anderson’s Store on Navarre could see annual sales between $18.5 and $24.5 million. *** The Siberian Husky Club of Northwestern Ohio held a dog-sled race at Maumee Bay State Park as part of Winterfest 88. *** Gibsonburg coach Keith Diebler’s Golden Bears eyed their first SLL basketball title in their 16 years in the league. The Golden Bears were 10-1 and in first place as the season wound down. The D-IV school, playing in a league primarily consisting of D-III schools, was 12-4 overall. Steve Cantrell led the way averaging 23 points a game. of Winter*** Woodmore grad Jeff Haar was winding down his collegiate basketball career at the University of Toledo. Haar was averaging 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 51, up from 46 his junior year.

Sports: Area basketball coaches began the process of implementing the three-point shot into their game plans with mixed success. Some coaches pulled back on the strategy for a lack of accuracy, but others welcomed the new rule. Lake’s Tim Smith, who had one of his smallest teams in his eight years as head coach, used the three-pointer to open the floor and negate his squad’s lack of height. The Flyers at January’s end, had converted 32 percent of their 146 attempts.

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would like to see a warm therapeutic pool built.

Build it and people will come from Oregon, Northwood, Walbridge, Millbury and Genoa.

Our YMCA has senior programs but the pool is too cold for someone with rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, joint replacement follow-up and arthritis.

As of February, the pool we were using on Navarre Avenue cancelled classes and

we must go downtown or Perrysburg.

The preventative therapy we practice is a real money saver for insurance companies. We pay for our own classes so we can stay mobile and active, which takes a 92-degree therapy pool.

We continue to encourage seniors to live here. Let’s add this much needed amenity here in Oregon.

Norma Newell Oregon

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by John Szozda Price check: Steinle Oldsmobile-Pontiac-Cadillac sold a 1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic, loaded, for $16,000.

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February, 1978 News: Local communities were still digging out from the Blizzard of the Century which hit Northwest Ohio on January 26.

More than 180 people found shelter at Gibsonburg High School, according to Suburban Press columnist Marise Wheelock.

One family she wrote about, the family of Police Chief Robert Dix, lost heat at their home. Janice Dix, her five children and the family dog formed a chain to brave the wind and cold and walk to the home of Mr. Dix’s parents, a block away.

When the temperature in the house dropped to 23 degrees, 13 people in the house were rescued and placed on two school buses. The buses followed a frontend loader, which was clearing drifts up to 10-feet high. It took seven and a half hours to go five miles.

Sports: Harlan Niehaus, former Genoa Comet star, came off the bench to score 12 points in 18 minutes to lead Virginia Military Institute (VMI) to a win over Salem.

VMI finished a disappointing fourth in the Toledo Blade Classic, earlier in the year, but the team had its sights on a third consecutive Southern Conference Championship and a trip to the NCAA Eastern Regionals.

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After bout with leukemia, Requena is ‘a kid again’

By Bruce Hefflinger Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com “He’s being a kid again.”

How sweet it is for Marcus Requena to say those words about his son Connor, who is now a freshman at Woodmore and a member of the wrestling program.

But for nearly four years “being a kid” was not the case.

At the age of eight, Connor was diagnosed with ALL leukemia (acute lymphocytic leukemia).

“I didn’t know what it was, so I wasn’t that scared,” Connor said. “My parents were always there and that helped a lot.”

Not being frightened was far from the case for his parents, Marcus and Sarah Requena.

“We just tried to be strong for him,” Marcus related.

Sarah “went into mamma-bear mode.”

A babysitter out of her home, she had to stop working to help care for Connor. “”He took several pills every night, spinal chemo injection every three months and IV chemo every three months,” Marcus explained. “All had vomiting but it was about keeping healthy.”

School was quite a challenge as well.

“He stayed home a lot, his immune system was so low,” Marcus said.

Luckily, there was support in his house.

“His dog (Riley) and cat (Oliger) comforted him,” Marcus pointed out. “They knew when he was having a rough day and they’d jump on the couch with him. That helped a lot.”

A school 504 Plan provided the opportunity to not fall behind with school work.

“If he missed he got an hour of tutoring,” Marcus said. “Mrs. (Kelly) Ulinski was the teacher and she was awesome helping him get through it.”

A school spaghetti dinner fundraiser aided the cause while Rayz Cafe in Genoa held a Poker Run benefit with proceeds going to build a lego room in the Requena’s home.

“He built a lot of legos in the basement,” Connor’s father said. “He did that and played games with his friends.”

Staying positive was important for Connor.

“It wasn’t that bad,” Connor said. “I have a lot of friends in the neighborhood that I played games with online. That made me feel better.”

But no feeling topped the moment when the then 12-year-old and his parents were told the news they had dreamed to hear.

“He’s in complete remission and doing great,” Marcus said.

Connor looked at the news in the way only a youngster could.

“It meant less doctor visits and not as much medicine,” Connor said. “And I could go outside and play with my friends.”

Dealing with side effects But years of treatments had an effect on Connor.

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“We’ve got a pretty good freshman class and he’s in that mix,” head coach Steve Ulinski said. “They’re the ones that are going to change the program around.”

Having a spirited wrestler like Connor on the team certainly helps.

“He gets after it,” Ulinski said. “He’ll wrestle in practice with 220, 132, 160, 170, it doesn’t matter who, he just looks to get all the competition he can get.”

As far as his weight, Connor comes in at less than 150 pounds but wrestles most of his matches at 152 and 160.

“He has the alpha that he can get to 132 but the doctors say it’s important not to get below a certain weight,” explained Ulinski.

Connor is not the only member of the Requena family involved with wrestling.

Marcus has been a coach since the ‘90s, currently working as a junior high mentor and varsity assistant.

“He helps show me moves in practice and we also do moves at home in the basement,” Connor said. “Both he and my mom have helped me get in better shape, especially my dad. I wouldn’t have a win without them.”

Connor Requena. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) “Kids that come out of it are normally obese,” Marcus said.

That was the situation with Connor, who weighed in at more than 200 pounds.

However, that has changed thanks in part to his decision to go out for wrestling, a sport he had participated in prior to his illness.

“I started wrestling as soon as I could but I didn’t like it much back then,” Connor said. “My dad was the coach so I kind of had to do it. But after the treatments, now that I’m older, I like it a lot.”

By eighth grade, Connor was off his required medicine and losing weight became possible.

“I’ve cut back on my eating,” Connor said. “I eat the right foods and I’ve lost weight fast.”

It has meant no more mashed potatoes and — gasp — no more Pop-Tarts.

“I used to have them every day,” Connor said about his former favorite snack. “But now it’s about cutting back on the unhealthy stuff.”

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of wrestling season that school year, he checked in at 160.

“Wrestling and eating right,” Marcus said.

There was another big highlight as well during eighth-grade wrestling.

“I got my first win in my second year back,” Connor reflected. “It was the first tourney of the year. That was so exciting.

It was one of the happiest moments of my life.

“I don’t remember too much about the match, I just remember after it and that feeling of winning and how excited I was for the next match.”

Happy to be involved in one sport, Connor decided to try another.

“A lot of my friends were doing it and they convinced me to try it,” Connor said about his decision to join track where he participated in the discus and sprint relays.

“It was a lot of fun. A whole group of my friends were doing it and the coaches were real nice. I’m looking forward to doing it again.”

That will come after the current wrestling season in which Connor now starts

Even more side effects A low immune system makes it difficult for the 14-year-old.

“He recuperates slower and gets tired easier,” Marcus said. “But to see him fight through it is amazing. When he comes home he’s really tired, but he keeps on pushing.

“The big thing for him now is to get his strength back to where it needs to be,” added Marcus about Connor, whose time frame for doctor visits and blood work has been reduced to every six months. “That’s what’s holding him back now.”

To date, Connor is 3-29 on the season.

“It’s hard to see him lose, but knowing he’s on the mat again brings great joy,” Marcus said. “It’s just great to see him have fun, that’s the big thing.”

Sarah, like any mother, is proud to have a son on the team.

“He was a fighter then with cancer and he’s a fighter now in wrestling,” she said.

“He may not always win, but he puts up a good fight.”

Teammate Weston Angel can attest to that.

“He gives me a workout,” Angel said about his practice partner. “He’s nice off the mat, but he’s mean on it. When we go to the mat he puts everything to the side.”

And to think, just a few years prior Connor was fighting leukemia rather than a wrestling opponent.

“I didn’t know what he was going through, I just remember he wasn’t at school,” Angel said.

There is another memory that is quite vivid to Angel.

“When he beat cancer, I remember a big line at school,” Angel said. “He ran through it and everybody gave him a high-five.”

How special it was to have Connor being a kid again.

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The event, slated to run from 6:30-8:30 p.m., will be hosted in the Lake Erie Room at Bay Park, and will include a presentation and a short meeting. Interested parties are asked to please RSVP, and to enter Bay Park via the south entrance the night of the event.

Bay Park ProMedica Hospital is located at 2801 Bay Park Dr. in Oregon next to Meijer.

Great Eastern Toastmasters is a member of a network of 16,400 clubs spread across 141 different countries, all falling under the Toastmasters International family tree. Founded in 1924, Toastmasters International serves more than 352,000 members today, and remains true to its

root mission: to empower members to develop into more effective communicators and leaders, thereby forging much greater self-confidence, all in a positive and supportive learning environment.

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“Since joining Toastmasters, I have grown more comfortable in speaking situations, whether it’s in conversations with one person or as part of a group. I take control of my words and have a built-in awareness of filler words to avoid, as well as a stronger vocabulary,” said spotlighted member Joey Abram.

To learn more or RSVP, visit toastmasters.org or contact ahoar2@aol.com (419-6983733); jgentry05@aol.com (419-836-5051) or ksensel@sbcglobal.net (419-266-8183).

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Hold presidential artifacts; meet legislators at HPLM Hold a piece of presidential history, take a horse-drawn sleigh or trolley ride and meet area legislators during Presidents Day activities on Monday, Feb. 19, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont.

HPLM will have a variety of activities from noon-5 p.m.

U.S. Rep Jim Jordan and state Rep. Bill Reineke will attend and participate in activities, and other federal and state legislators have been invited.

Activities include: Noon to 5 p.m. – The Hayes Home and museum are open. The library is closed all day for the holiday. Members can tour the home and museum for free. Non-members will receive $2 off admission. Activities for kids and presidential snacks will be available in the museum auditorium. Legislators and HPLM staff will read books to kids at various points throughout the day. These activities and snacks are free.

1-4 p.m. – South Creek Clydesdales will offer horse-drawn sleigh and/or trolley rides. Cost is $3 per person ages 3 and older and free for ages 2 and younger. Rides are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and no reservations are taken. The trolley could be used in addition to or in place of the sleigh, depending on demand and South Creek’s staffing levels.

1-2 p.m. Congressman Jordan will ask kids presidential trivia questions and purchase sleigh ride tickets for kids who answer the questions correctly. The questions are posted at rbhayes.org/news, and kids can research the answers and bring the questions and answers with them the day of the event. Admission is free.

2-2:30 p.m. – Jordan will participate in a hands-on artifact activity in the museum and share an HPLM artifact that belonged to his favorite president, Ronald Reagan.

Visitors can wear the same white gloves HPLM curators wear to protect the artifact and carefully hold it. Admission to the hands-on artifact activity is included with the purchase of a museum ticket. Members are admitted free.

Rep. Reineke also will participate in a hands-on artifact activities.

With a fresh take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, Rodgers & Hammerstein's “Cinderella” will play at the Stranahan Theater March 8-11. (Photo courtesy of Theater League) Details of other events and whether other legislators are attending are still being confirmed. A full schedule will be posted at rbhayes.org.

LOVE of Art Pemberville’s “For the LOVE of Art” continues Saturday, Feb. 17. Area high school students and graduates from the past three years will showcase their talents at the Pemberville Opera House at the free show, which runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Acclaimed artist Emmanuel Enriquez will

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Middle school and elementary art will be on display in the town hall council chambers.

In addition, Beeker’s General Store

will be featuring work from artists Rita McDougle (felted art,) Alex Hall (leather accents,) Tammy Miller (jewelry art,) Becky Kolbow (key and button art) and Andrea Brown (jewelry art.)

Financial Peace Prince of Peace Church, 4155 Pickle Rd., Oregon, will offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in nine sessions beginning Sunday, March 4 at 7 p.m.

The cost is $99. Register on financialpeace.com or call Al Hoar 419-698-3733.

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Honoring Gold Star families with Remembrance Day Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced a resolution, H.Res. 737, honoring Gold Star Families by designating March 2, 2018 as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Day.” The resolution would honor and recognize the sacrifices made by the families of military members who gave their lives to defend freedom and protect America.

This March 2 will be the 89th anniversary of President Calvin Coolidge signing legislation to approve and fund the first Gold Star pilgrimage, enabling Gold Star families to travel to the gravesites of their loved ones who died during World War I. In addition, the resolution encourages communities across America to perform acts of service and good will on that date.

The term Gold Star family is derived from families that flew flags during World War I. A blue star on the flag meant that an immediate family member was serving in the U.S. armed forces. If the family member was killed in action, the blue star was replaced with a gold one.

Gold Star Mother’s Day is celebrated the last Sunday in every September, but there is no day dedicated to the entire family that is affected by the loss of a loved one in combat.

“We all know behind every member of our military are family members that are also affected by their loved one’s service to our country,” said Latta. “The wives, husbands, fathers, mothers, children, brothers, sisters, and others that live and breathe with every deployment sacrifice as well.

When a service member gives their life in defense of their country, it’s the family members that must live with that loss. It’s long past due to honor the family members of those that have given the ultimate sacrifice, and this resolution will recognize our nation’s Gold Star families and their service to the nation.”

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Appointments for this screening are required and can be made by calling 419732-4061.

Restaurant Week Restaurant Week Toledo – an opportunity to enjoy a week of unique dining experiences provided by some 40 participating restaurants – will run Monday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 4.

The Restaurant Week Toledo website (www.restaurantweektoledo.com) is live and offers details on the special menus designed by the restaurants.

Proceeds from the week-long dining experiences will benefit Leadership Toledo’s youth programs (Youth Leadership Toledo, Students In Action/Youth Jefferson Awards).

“Beauty and the Beast” Tickets for the upcoming Rossford High School Drama Club production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, Feb. 24 at noon online via rossforddrama.webs. com.

The limited engagement runs Thursday, April 12 through Sunday April 15 (with two shows on Saturday) at the Rossford High School auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students/senior citizens.

“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” will be the final production on the current

The Stranahan Theater will host Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” for a limited engagement March 8-11.

Tickets are on sale now and are available online at BroadwayInToledo.com, at the Stranahan Theater box office, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, or by calling 419.381.8851.

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Learn to curl The Black Swamp Curling Center will host dozens of Learn-to-Curl classes.

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Call for poets The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) is accepting entries for this year’s poetry contest.

Any Wood County individual 50 years of age or older may participate. The deadlines for submissions is Friday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Judges are looking for poetry that, in some way, celebrates the heart and souls of members of Wood County citizens as they continue to celebrate their lives.

Entries must be submitted in English, double spaced, in a 12-point Times New Roman font. Entries must be original and never previously published, online or offline. All styles of poems are acceptable but they must be originals. Any plagiarized short stories and poems will be disqualified.

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Despite spinal condition, Jackson reaches next level

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com Sophie Jackson won’t tell a fib and say she isn’t fast, because she is fast.

No one can say the Lake High School senior wasn’t one of the best soccer players in the Northern Buckeye Conference last fall, because she was. And no one can say Jackson wasn’t able to overcome adversity and excel on the athletic field and in the classroom.

She has done both.

Jackson was named the NBC’s most valuable player last season despite scoring just two goals and adding six assists from her defender position. Coaches usually hand out MVP awards to players who post the biggest stats, but they knew what they were doing when they voted for Jackson.

“I was very surprised and very happy,” she said. “I hoped that it could be me, but I thought it would be someone who had stats to boost them up. I had to go on my playing ability on the field and off the field. I try my best to be a good leader for the girls and all the underclassmen. I try to be a good sport to everybody. I’m a physical player and I’m competitive. I was told to practice like I play, and that’s what I try to do.”

Lake soccer coach Don Jablonski, whose Flyers reached the district finals and finished with a 16-1-3 record in 2017, has the task of trying to replace Jackson, a first-team all-district pick as a senior.

“Sophie is a coach’s dream on and off the field,” Jablonski said. “She gives 110 percent whether it’s at practice or a game. Sophie is a team player who leads by example. She has been a huge asset to our team over the years and we will miss her greatly.”

Jackson also runs track. A sprinter, she competed in the 100- and 200-meter dash and 4x200 relay last season, and she helped the 4x100 relay qualify for the Division II state tournament.

Jackson, 18, who has a 4.3 GPA, is ranked third in her senior class academically.

She said she might be close to earning salutatorian honors before graduation, but she’s

Karissa McCloskey, Callie Palka, Sophia Jackson, and Taylor Timmons. (Photo courtesy Lee Herman) not worried about that. She said the current girl in the running for that honor is a close friend of hers.

Jackson has her life already mapped out for the next several years. She has given a verbal commitment to play soccer at Heidelberg University for Student Princes coach Nick Spell next fall. Heidelberg, which plays in the Ohio Athletic Conference, went 10-8-1 and 4-5 in the OAC last season.

Jackson’s father, Lake wrestling coach Tom Jackson, graduated from Heidelberg in 1995 and was a three-time NCAA Division III All-America in wrestling. He was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002.

“I started going there with my dad ever since I was young,” Sophie said, adding that she plans to study sports management.

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“I fell in love with the campus and student life. After going to some football games, volleyball games and wrestling matches, I just loved it. I was comparing everywhere else to Heidelberg, and nothing compared. Once I met coach Spell and the rest of the (soccer) girls, I knew it was the place for me. A family atmosphere is what I was looking for, and I think I’ll get it there.”

First pain, then rehab Jackson hasn’t had it easy throughout high school. In the spring of 2015, during her freshman year, she felt a sharp, intense pain in her back during a 4x200 relay. She finished the race, sat down, and had trouble moving. She had to be carted off the track.

“I was really scared,” Jackson recalled.

“I didn’t know what was going on. My back

had had some issues, but never as bad as that.

I thought I was only going to be maybe sitting out a couple weeks during summer soccer conditioning. I basically had two stress fractures in my back and I was going to be out the whole season. I wasn’t happy about that.”

Jackson was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, a condition in which a vertebra slides forward over the bone below it. It most often occurs in the lower spine area. In some cases it can lead to the spinal cord or nerve roots being squeezed, which can cause back pain, numbness or weakness in one or both legs.

“She had two fractures, with a potential third,” Sophie’s mother, Angie, said.

“X-rays didn’t show anything. In July (2015) we needed to figure out what was going on.

They had to do a bone scan and that scan told us she had those fractures. She had a plastic formed brace she had to wear full-time for three months, and then just at night for another month. She did physical training after that just to strengthen it.”

Sophie has been conditioned to work her abdominal muscles every few days. She said her back has felt much better.

“Doctors told me as long as I keep my core strong, that will help my back,” Jackson said. “When I start to feel some pain, I do a quick ab workout and I’m good. It’s been a couple years. I was going through PT for a few months and they told me to keep my core strong, so I guess I will have abs of steel the rest of my life.”

Angie said Lake’s coaches deserve a lot of credit for helping her daughter stay focused and involved with athletics despite her back issues.

“They did a lot to work with her when she was injured,” Angie said. “They helped her improve and get to where she was, and they worked with us with her injury. She had a lot of support.”

Sophie said the Heidelberg coaches have already asked her for her jersey size and what number she wants to wear for the Student Princes next season.

“It was so exciting,” she said. “I thought, ‘this is real and it’s going to happen.’”

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Zombies are back The zombie invasion is coming and hits the Huntington Center on Saturday, March 10, during the Toledo Walleye hockey game. Can you survive the apocalypse?

The team will take the ice wearing Walleye zombie-themed jerseys designed by Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye Creative Director, Dan Royer.

All game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off at a live auction following the game, with proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio and the Walleye Wishing Well.

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Genoa junior Dylan D'Emilo throws down an opponent at the Division III state team tournament. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

Genoa sophomore Kevin Contos tries to flip an opponent toward the mat at the Division III state team tournament. On the floor of St. John Arena in Columbus, the Comets went on to win three matches and claim the school's first-ever team state championship. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

Genoa wrestlers set new precedent — state champs The No. 1 ranked Genoa wrestling team has confirmed a statement already heard around Ohio — do not mess around with the Northern Buckeye Conference.

It started when Eastwood reached the Division V state final in football, finishing as runner-up in early December.

In its first appearance in the team wrestling state tournament, Genoa claimed the Division III title with a 40-20 win over Massillon Tuslaw. The Comets held both of their opponents to single digits in the preliminary rounds, winning 62-6 over Bethel-Tate in the quarterfinals and 50-9 over Versailles in the semifinals. It is the Comets’ first state championship in school history for any sport.

Genoa coach Robert Bergman noted in his community email that “the stage was set” on Sunday, February 11 as Ohio’s elite eight wrestling teams squared off at St. John Arena on the campus of Ohio State University to determine the Division III state champion. Genoa then paved the way for a historic weekend as they won 35 of 42 matches.

The Comets, who upended defending 2017 state dual champions Milan Edison in the regional semifinals in front of an electric home crowd, first downed eighth seeded Bethel-Tate in the opening round of the state quarterfinals.

Next, in the state semifinals, the Comets defeated Versailles by grinding out 12 consecutive bouts in a row. In that win, Genoa freshman Devin D’Emilio chipped away at a deficit to win 8-7 over freshman

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“Devin D’Emilio came back from being down seven points, and as a freshman, in that moment, that was a huge accomplishment and helped us out with Versailles,” Coach Bergman said.

The Comets then matched up with defending 2017 Division III state dual runnerup Massillon Tuslaw in the finals in front of a large contingent of Genoa faithful. Genoa’s men of the mat methodically chopped away at the Mustangs, winning nine of the 14 bouts overall and six via bonus points (major decision, technical fall, pin). When all was said and done the Comets defeated Tuslaw, finishing the season undefeated in duals at a mark of 29-0 and claiming the championship.

The final win was at 285 pounds as Genoa junior Noah Koch decisioned Tuslaw senior Brayden Phillips, 3-2.

“I’m really proud of Noah Koch,” Bergman said. “He’s come on strong as a heavyweight and ended that dual the way it needed to be ended.

Hat’s off to him and being a state placer was pretty cool.”

Seven underclassmen — junior Oscar Sanchez (120), Devin D’Emilio (113), junior Julian Sanchez (126), junior Dylan D’Emilio (132), sophomore Dustin Morgillo (138), sophomore Kevin Contos (152), and junior James Limongi (160) went a perfect 3-0 on the day.

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“We’ve got a great staff, and there is a lot more to the picture than just me,” Bergman said. “We’ve got coaches who didn’t go out to lunch and dinner with us and they watched the Tuslaw-Swanton match, they watched the other quarterfinal matches, and we had some notes on team tendencies and what some other individuals were doing.

“Coach Kevin Contos, Dom D’Emilio, and my father Joe Bergman were all taking notes, so we had a game plan. They all had the bookwork done for us, and we were with the team at that point, and they came in and filled us in and everything, so we knew. We coached some kids up on some different things that maybe their opponents were looking for, their strengths and weaknesses, but you don’t want to get too caught up in that because we just want them to let it roll.

“We told some guys, ‘Hey, you are on a suicide mission’ and not to get bonuspointed, and ‘Hey, you three guys, you need to get bonus points, end of story. If you don’t get it, we’re going to be in trouble at the end of the match.’”

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a benefit as the Comets headed into their semifinal and championship match, but they add that wrestlers want to be themselves and not get too wrapped up thinking about their opponent.

“For the most part, we all do what we can do best — don’t change too much,” said Dylan D’Emilio. “But, to know a guy has a certain move that he is real good at, and to know, ‘Hey, watch out for this,’ So, it prepares us in that way and that helps just to avoid getting caught in something you don’t want to get caught in.”

Sophomore Anthony Quesada (182) went a step further, saying scouting reports can get in the way. It was his 15-0 technical fall victory in the championship that clinched the championship for Genoa.

“I didn’t really know much about my opponent. I don’t like to know much about my opponent. I just want to wrestle and do what I have to do,” Quesada said.

The Comets, which earned the top seed at the state meet, qualified for this event most notably with a 42-27 victory over returning state champion Edison in the regional semifinal round.

Of the 24 teams reaching the state duals tournament in three divisions, only five had not been there before, including Genoa. Bethel-Tate was making its second straight appearance as an eighth seed and Versailles was making its third trip, including a semifinal berth in 2013.

Genoa will next compete at the D-III sectional tournament at Lake High School. Looking to defend individual state titles will be Dylan D’Emilio, Oscar Sanchez, and James Limongi. Kevin Contos placed last year, Dustin Morgillo qualified and Xavier Beach was a state alternate.

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For these Comets, winning state title was all business

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Genoa Mayor Ken Harsanje noticed that once the Comet wrestlers closed on their Division III state dual team championship, it was still “all-business” inside St. John Arena.

“I was so proud of them and they are first class kids,” Harsanje said. “There was no chest-bumping with these kids. They do their job and shake hands, and they are done. It’s unbelievable. That starts with Coach (Robert) Bergman and his staff. Watching some of the other teams at the event down there — some of them are show-boating a little bit. I guess that’s how they are,” Harsanje said.

“It’s the whole (Bergman) family and Bob was a real good wrestler, too, when he came over here to Genoa to wrestle. They are just a great bunch of kids,” Harsanje said. “I’ve watched these kids grow up a little bit. A lot of people don’t even know, but at six o’clock every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, they report out there to the Wellness Center (school weight room) and they are working out before school even starts. It’s unbelievable what they do. The dedication it takes to be a wrestler — back when I was in school I tried for a couple days and I said that wasn’t for me.”

That family atmosphere and dedication starts at home, coach Bergman said.

“All of the kids come from great families, and they know what it looks like to lean on each other,” Bergman said. “We’re just accustomed to great kids. You know, everyone pulls their weight. What do we do together? We play a lot of games in practice, to be honest. We’re really good at handball.”

Junior wrestler Dylan D’Emilio, the son of assistant coach Dom D’Emilio, said the coaches play a role, too.

“It’s just the culture that the coaches have engrained on us as a team,” Dylan said. “They talk to us about things bigger than in wrestling — in life, and our mental attitudes before practice. Coach Bergman usually has something to share with us and it’s really cool. We do pretty much everything together, we wear the same stuff, have

excited. Once ‘Q’ (Quesada) got the tech fall, that kind of sealed it, and we were out of reach for them and that’s when we knew.

It was kind of those wrestling emotions came out. We’ve been reaching for that all season and it actually came true.”

Junior Julian Sanchez added, “We were freaking out after Quezada got the tech fall.

We were near ecstatic. We were all going crazy — it was awesome. We juniors have had this goal since eighth grade of being dual team state champs. We’ve been working hard at it.”

Genoa coach Robert Bergman holds up the state championship trophy on the floor of St. John Arena. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) a dress code, and we just have a tight bonding. The culture is high and we feed off each so that helps the team in many ways.”

It wasn’t until 195-pound Genoa sophomore Antonio Quezada won a 15-0 technical fall over Massillon Tuslaw junior Austin Byall in the state final, earning the Comets five points, that the championship was clinched.

“Certainly, Tony Quezada was an unsung hero in the final,” Bergman said. “He handled that moment. We had the momentum shifted back to Tuslaw and he sealed the deal for us and that is the second time he’s done that in two weeks. He did it with Edison (regional final) for us, too.”

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However, Bergman was still concerned something would go wrong and wanted his athletes to remain subdued until the team match was completely over.

“We felt like what else can go wrong here, so we’re keeping the bench back and telling the kids, ‘Hey, nothing is sealed until the trophy is in our hands,’” Bergman said.

However, on the bench, the coaches could not put a complete halt to the celebrating.

“It felt great,” said junior Dylan D’Emilio. “We decided to do just a little bit.

I mean, we were high-fiving a little bit — the emotions came out some and we were

What’s next for Comets?

Now, Genoa heads into the individual tournament looking to possibly win another team title. However, Coach Bergman knows what’s out there, and much of the state’s best is in Northwest Ohio, which could eliminate quality local wrestlers from reaching the state tournament. Wauseon and Genoa combining to win two of three divisions at the state team tourney has already made a statement.

“In Division III, Northwest Ohio every year has won the state (team) title. First Delta (2013-16), then Edison (2017) and Genoa, so I mean, we are very cannibalistic at getting out of here,” Bergman said. “At a minimum, Edison should have been at the state quarterfinals. They are a great team and they’ll be on that board really high in March, so we’re all well-aware of that. We know that we see the best here, and we know that once we leave this area we’re going to have a nice start to any tournament we are in because we’ve seen tough competition.”

Then, once this season is complete, the Comets will have to think about defending the team title next year. Can Genoa keep the program at this level? Fortunately for Bergman, he has just three seniors, Andrew Muir (145), Seth Moore (170), and Xavier Beach (182).

“We’ve got a great corps of people, a fantastic biddy program, a lot of people going the same direction, and this is the byproduct of it,” Bergman said. “We’ve just got a good dynamic of the families, the kids, the coaches, the mission, and everything is just gelling. We want to continue to be the best we can be each year.”

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By Bruce Hefflinger Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Reaching the state tournament was a big accomplishment for Nick Daly last season. Now the Clay senior wants more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal is to go to state again, win some matches and place,â&#x20AC;? Daly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to get on the podium.â&#x20AC;?

A year ago, the Clay heavyweight lost a 5-1 decision to Jon Spaulding of Lakota East in the first round and was then eliminated from the tournament 5-3 by Jon Saville of Brunswick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Nick was happy to be at the state tournament last year, he met his goal and that was good enough,â&#x20AC;? Clay coach Ralph Cubberly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year I believe he has his sights set on placing and making it onto the podium at state.â&#x20AC;?

It was a learning process according the veteran head coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has learned that he needs to work hard at his offensive positions from his feet and be able to battle and hand-fight his opponent around the mat,â&#x20AC;? Cubberly noted.

Daly, who is currently 21-11 this season, admitted to jitters in his initial state appearance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going into state I was nervous not knowing what I was getting into,â&#x20AC;? Daly reflected about last season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Losing both by close decision, I realize I need points early in the match so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working on scoring more, especially on moves on the bottom to get out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come in aggressive last year, I was a little timid. I let stuff get in my head.

The atmosphere at state got overwhelming.â&#x20AC;?

The hope is that will change should another state opportunity come up in March. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He needs to be in condition, be able to hand fight aggressively, score from the bottom position and turn his opponent over or at least ride him out for a period.â&#x20AC;?

A four-year starter, Daly has a 109-51 career record. A two-time TRAC champion, Daly could face a rematch of the past two years when the Clay heavyweight beat Central Catholicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Demarko Craig in the conference final. Craig went on to finish

Nick Daly stares down an opponent. (Photo by Rich Wagner) seventh at state in Division II last season â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m undersized compared to other heavyweights, so that makes things tougher,â&#x20AC;? the 245-pound Daly said about wrestling in the 285-pound division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just have to work through it. Conditioning and stamina for the third period is important. I need to be more conditioned than them and use speed and technique compared to their weight to beat them.â&#x20AC;?

As a freshman, Daly finished 2713 when he placed second at the TRAC, before following it up with 32-12 and 29-15 records the past two years.

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Cubberly pointed out about Daly, who is 25 pounds lighter than his freshman season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His conditioning has improved immensely over the last two years.â&#x20AC;?

There is more to like about Daly as well, according to the Clay mentor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nick is the type of person the kids look up to because of his always-happy demeanor,â&#x20AC;? Cubberly explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He does not stress about a loss too long.

He understands that wrestlers need to have a short memory when wrestling in

tournaments. He is always there to help a teammate through a tough time.â&#x20AC;?

This season, Daly has finished third at the Fairfield Invitational, fourth at the Maumee Bay Classic and Brook Classic in West Virginia, and eighth at the Brecksville Invitational. â&#x20AC;?Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve wrestled in some tough tournaments against some good competition,â&#x20AC;? said Daly, who has lost eight matches by one or two points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working harder and putting a lot more time into it this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coaching has really helped me out a lot. The main thing I need to avoid is getting underneath the big boys. I need to use technique to end up on top and not them on top of me.â&#x20AC;?

Daly credits former Clay wrestlers as being role models. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Matt Stencel and Garrett Gray are two guys Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve looked up to,â&#x20AC;? Daly said about former Eagles that have found success at the collegiate level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen their success and now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking into wrestling in college.â&#x20AC;?

But before that, there is a matter of a certain goal within his reach. In spite of being one of six returning heavyweight wrestlers back from state a year ago in Division I, Daly is ranked just 18th by borofanohio.net. Jordan Earnest of Wadsworth, who lost a 3-1 decision to Spaulding at state last year to place fourth, is the favorite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clay kids seem to always be overlooked in the statewide rankings,â&#x20AC;?

Cubberly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes no difference to us, we have to win matches at district to get to state, not read a ranking sheet.â&#x20AC;?

Matt Lee of Amherst Steele, fifth a year ago, is projected second with Alec MooreNash of Cincinnati Elder, seventh last season, ranked third. The other returnees are Tyler Connolly of Marysville (0-2 at state last year, rated fifth) and Jacob Padilla of HuberHeights Wayne (1-2 last year including a 5-0 win over Padilla, rated sixth). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always thought rankings donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean a thing,â&#x20AC;? Daly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are people ranked ahead of me that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m positive I can beat, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just going to take a lot of hard work.â&#x20AC;?

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Clay hockey — like father, like son, and cousins, too

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com You can’t spell Clay hockey without F-A-M-I-L-Y. The Eagles have rolled to a 19-7-1 record this season behind a group of players who rely on each other just like, well, family. Coach Randy Menchaca’s son, Cameron, is a junior defenseman/forward for Clay.

Team manager John Utter’s son, J.J., is one of the team’s two goaltenders, and senior defenseman Simon Pappas plays alongside his brother Nathan, a freshman forward.

That’s not all. Senior captain and forward Jake Fredritz and one of his first cousins, senior defenseman Caleb Heck, play for the Eagles. First cousins Jeff Schenkel, a senior forward, and junior forward Jarod VanHersett are also huge contributors.

“I think it’s really cool and it shows how the team as a whole is like a family,” said Pappas, who has three goals and five assists. “I think we’re pretty unique. I played on Clay’s soccer team for the first time (last fall) and they seemed close. With the hockey team, it seems like it’s a whole other level.”

Clay finished fourth (7-4-1) in the Northwest Hockey Conference’s White Division this season. Coach Menchaca always stresses teamwork and said the team’s dynamic isn’t only about what transpires on the ice.

“They have a very close relationship,” Menchaca said. “These guys spend a lot of time together during the season, and that’s a unique thing. The nature of family comes together, and you already have the blood connections. They all go to Cedar Point and spend a lot of time together away from the rink.”

Coach Menchaca said that at times he realizes he is harder on Cameron, whom he has coached for a decade, than he is with other players on the team, but father and son make it work.

“If I’m not having my kid doing what we need done,” the coach said, “how can I expect that from the other kids? Cam has always understood that and embraced that.”

Cameron, 17, who has 14 goals and 15

Clay senior Caleb Heck. (Press photo by Russ Lytle/Facebook.com/RussLytle/RHP) assists, said he’s never had a problem playing for his father.

“He got me my first pair of skates and got me into the game,” Cameron said.

“Having your dad as a coach is probably one of the greatest things. He’s been through the grind and grit of hockey and he’s passing that on to me at home and at the rink. It’s great to experience that.

“We are a very family-oriented team, and that’s a good thing. Some kids believe that you shouldn’t have dads as coaches or team managers, but sometimes you have to look at the positives. Family plays a really important role in this team.”

J.J. Utter has 11 wins and a 91 percent save percentage in goal, where he splits time with senior Alec Jaquillard.

“J.J. is going to be our lone goaltender next year,” coach Menchaca said. “His work ethic and competitiveness are what make him an extraordinary goaltender and athlete. He has athletic ability and a com-

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It’s brothers, too Like most older brothers, Simon Pappas doesn’t take it easy on Nathan. The younger brother took a few years off from hockey before joining the team this season.

Nathan has three assists this season.

“At practice I try to hit him and check him and pretty much mess around with him,” Simon said. “He kind of laughs it off. I do it partially to make him better, but mainly to toughen him up. I think it’s working. When the season first started, when he got hit during a game he wouldn’t know what to do. Now he’s getting used to it and he doesn’t seem to care. He started out kind of rough at the beginning of the season and he’s gotten better.”

Simon added that this year’s junior and senior hockey players are particularly close.

“We grew up playing together and

against each other on other teams,” he said.

“We’ve known each other growing up and we’ve been close. After a good win, we might go to a friend’s house and hang out, then go to the mall the next day. It’s a communication thing.”

Coach Menchaca said he and assistant coach Troy Brummett often marvel at some of the things Simon does on the ice. Menchaca added that the addition of Simon’s kid brother has been a bonus.

“Nathan coming back to play this season, we’ve seen a ton of determination and improvement in him,” coach Menchaca said. “At the beginning of the year, Nate was struggling with skating and puck handling and he’s really just turned it up. He’s a good kid to have around. All the guys in the room are just awesome kids.

Fredritz has nine goals and 13 assists this season, while Heck has four goals and seven assists.

“Jake really likes to battle,” coach Menchaca said. “He finds ugly ways to get things done and he’s a guy who doesn’t really give up. He made a ton of improvements in the offseason this past year. Caleb is kind of laid back, but when he gets the aggression rolling, sometimes he gets a little out of control. His head and heart are in the right place, and everything he does is for the team. He’s one of those players who helps us.”

Schenkel and VanHersett have been scoring machines this season. Schenkel has 11 goals and 15 assists, while VanHersett has 13 goals and 14 assists.

“Jeff has what I would call determination with speed that kills,” coach Menchaca said. “Jeff is a very fast skater and he’s also skilled with his hands. Where Jeff has the power to get you is his speed. A lot of people underestimate that and he’s not afraid to put the puck at the net. In turn, he gets the goals. I always like his determination when he drives at the net.

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Four athletes, girls basketball team inducted at Stritch Inducted into the Cardinal Stritch Athletic Hall of Fame were the 1970-71 girls basketball team and athletes Michael DeMaria (Class of 2000) and Jennifer LaPlante McDonald (1999).

Also inducted for their contributions to the school were John “Jack” Haley, Michael Manthey (Class of 1972) and Patrick Raglow (1983). Manthey and Raglow were also successful athletes and Haley played a role in supporting Stritch sports. Their bios will be featured in The Press Education section next week.

1970-71 Girls’ Basketball Team The 1970-71 girls’ basketball team was the first girls’ team of any sport at Cardinal Stritch, opening the door for generations of young women who walked through the doors of Stritch who desired to be a student-athlete.

Years before Title IX was passed, they faced many obstacles in establishing their team, including practicing at 6 a.m. and sharing their locker room with opposing teams, since they were not allowed to use the boys’ locker room. Despite having 13 girls on the team, there were only 12 jerseys, requiring one girl to sit every game.

The original scorebook, still in the possession of then-coach Kathy Jaros Miller (Class of 1968), details a 4-2 season, losing by three and two points. In the inaugural season, the Cardinals advanced to the final four of the Toledo City League tournament.

Since the trailblazers opened the door for girls’ sports at Stritch, they have gone on to win hundreds of games, and countless conference, district and sectional titles, and earn thousands of dollars in college scholarships.

In a nomination of this team, Lynn Kitchen Langel (1971) said, “If we are going to recognize Cardinal Stritch’s athletic accomplishments, we need to acknowledge and applaud a team that probably worked harder than any other team to have the opportunity to play the sport they loved at the school they loved.”

Michael DeMaria Michael DeMaria is a 2000 graduate of Cardinal Stritch, earning 12 varsity letters, four each in football, wrestling and track.

On the gridiron, he was MVP on a 12-2 state playoff team in 1999, where he led the team in tackles and was a 1,000-plus yard rusher. He won Toledo Area Athletic Conference Player of the Year awards for offense, defense and special teams, in addition to All-T.A.A.C. first team all-district, and all-state honorable mention.

As a wrestler, DeMaria was a state qualifier and named Most Valuable Wrestler in 1997-98.

DeMaria was also a two-time state qualifier in the 100-yard dash, setting Stritch and TAAC records in that event.

He also won TAAC championships multiple times in the 100, 200 and long jump.

DeMaria entered Ohio State University as a preferred football walk-on before earning a full athletic scholarship.

Twice named All-Academic Big Ten,

The Press Box DeMaria was the recipient of the prestigious “Bo Rein Award” for most inspirational senior football player as voted by teammates during his senior year. While at OSU, DeMaria also received distinction as an OSU Scholar Athlete as well as being named Academic All-Big 10. DeMaria later graduated from Capital University Law School. Today, he is a practicing attorney in the Columbus area, focused on criminal defense and social security disability litigation. In 2007, DeMaria was inducted into the TAAC Hall of Fame.

DeMaria remains active in sports, coaching seventh and eighth grade football

Cardinal Stritch (12-0, TAAC) 18 Genoa (12-0, NBC) 17 Oak Harbor (7-3, SBC Bay) 15 Woodmore (7-5, NBC) 15 Eastwood (8-3, NBC) 12 Waite (2-7, TCL) 7 Lake (3-9, NBC) 6 Clay (1-11, TRAC) 6 Gibsonburg (2-7, TAAC) 5 Northwood (1-11, TAAC) 2

1 3 4 5 6 12 14 14 12 18

Oak Harbor (8-3, SBC Bay) Eastwood (11-2, NBC) Lake (9-4, NBC) Woodmore (6-7, NBC) Clay (4-9, TRAC) Cardinal Stritch (6-7, TAAC) Gibsonburg (5-8, TAAC) Waite (2-8, TCL) Genoa (2-11, NBC) Northwood (0-13, TAAC)

4 5 6 11 13 15 14 13 17 18

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(Records updated to February 15)

Jennifer LaPlante McDonald One of Stritch’s most prolific runners, Jennifer LaPlante McDonald is a graduate of the Class of 1999 and was coached by Dan (1967) and Sandi Reardon.

She was named MVP as a basketball player at Stritch, but cross country and track were her best sports. An 11-time varsity letter winner, LaPlante McDonald still holds records in cross country and various track relays. She was named Most Valuable Runner and received All-Ohio and Academic All-Ohio honors in both cross country and track.

“Being inducted into the Stritch Hall

of Fame is one of the most meaningful and personal honors I’ve received,” LaPlante McDonald says. “I was lucky to have coaches who cared, and people cheering me on at every turn”.

To today’s athletes, she says, “Always keep working to improve. Improve your skills, improve your communication, improve your mindset. Work hard to be the best teammate, student, friend, son or daughter.

Expect mistakes to happen along the way, but always learn from them and take something away that makes you grow from each experience. Be the one that keeps a positive outlook and you will always have people cheering you on in your corner. Lastly, enjoy your time doing the things you love.”

Jennifer is married to her high school sweetheart, Bobby McDonald (1999). They have two children, Kyla (8) and Vincent (5).

Jennifer currently works as a junior high science teacher at Timberstone Junior High in Sylvania.

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Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., program includes: Candy - Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Scoop? Feb. 20, 3:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lollipops, chocolate, marshmallows.... whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in these deliciously tasty treats? Find out with the help of the American Chemical Society, have some fun and play with your food.

East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., serves home-cooked lunch Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 a.m.

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: Birmingham Book Group will discuss, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper,â&#x20AC;?

Feb. 20, 2 p.m.; Frog Fanatics, Feb. 20, 4 p.m. (school-age children) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; join froggy friends on an educational adventure; Slime-tastic! Feb. 23, 4 p.m.(school-age children) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make ďŹ&#x201A;uffy slime.

Lenten Fish Fries, Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, Epiphany of the Lord Parish at St. Thomas Aquinas, 729 White St. Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

Lake Erie Perch Fish Fries, March 2, 16 and 30 from 5 p.m. until sold out, VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul St. Birmingham Block Watch Meeting for those interested in whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in Birmingham, or who have concerns, meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Church at Birmingham, 208 Paine, and the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. VFW Post 4906, 2161 Consaul. Everyone welcome.

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.

Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 4th Mon. of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor Cancer Center Library at Mercy St. Anne Hospital.

For info, call Roger at 419-346-2753 or Ernie at 419-344-9830.

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Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch Meeting, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the ďŹ re 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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Center.

Northwood Food Distribution Feb. 28, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., Josie Reinhart Community Room, 6000 Wales Rd. Northwood VFW 2984 Fish Fries Fridays from 5-7:45 p.m. Featuring all-you-can-eat ďŹ sh. 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.

City of Northwood Adult Recreation Program offers access to the weight room, gym and marked walking track, jump ropes and indoor pickle ball court at Arts, Athletics Admin. Building (old high school) Tues. & Wed. from 6:30-9 p.m. and Sat. 7-10 a.m. $20 (four-month trial program. Group ďŹ tness classes meet Tues & Wed. nights 6:307:30 p.m. in the gym. Fee $1. Bring a towel/mat.

Instructor leads classes. Seniors can walk the hallways (no charge) 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 419704-2194 for info.

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 ďŹ re chief at 419-690-1647 or email ďŹ rechief@ci.northwood.oh.us.

Jerusalem Twp. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Bookmobile will visit the Jerusalem Twp. area Feb. 22, March 22, April 19, May 17 and June 14 at the following locations and times: Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Superette, Reno Beach from 10-11 a.m.; Jerusalem Township Fire Station 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Ottawa Products in Curtice, 1:45-3:15 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd. Jerusalem Twp. Food Pantry, open 2nd Wed. of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

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Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting, Feb. 22, 8-9 a.m., ProMedica Bay Park Hospital Erie/Huron Room.

Gary M. Harden, Attorney at Eastman and Smith, will share information on new laws and info regarding Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Summary and Strategies for Small Businesses and their Owners.

Beverages will be provided. Breakfast is available for purchase at the Bay CafĂŠ. RSVP to director@ embchamber.org or at www.embchamber.org.

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.; Bay Chapter Book Discussion, Feb. 20, 1 p.m.; Stolen Art of World War II â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monuments Men and Women, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Call 419-259-5250 for details.

Tree Commission Meeting, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., City of Oregon Community Room, 5330 Seaman Rd. Public invited.

P.E.R.I. Chapter #93, Lucas Co. District 1 Meeting, Feb. 22, 1 p.m., Oregon Fire Station #1 Fire Hall, 5002 Seaman at Wynn road. Open business meeting regarding directions or answers to questions for Pension, HRA, One Exchange, Medical and Pharmacy Insurance. Refreshments available.

Members, guests and any O.P.E.R.S., including (Northwood) retirees are welcome.

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. RafďŹ&#x201A;e baskets and 50/50 as well as entertainment from Clayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jazz band.

Samual J. Boniface, with Michael Joseph from the Harbor View Historical Society will discuss the canal at a talk March 4 at 2 p.m. at Macomber Lodge, Pearson Metropark. Light snacks will be provided.

Nine-week Dave Ramseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Financial Peace University begins March 4 at 6 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church, 4155 Pickle Rd. Cost is $99.

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Oregon Block Watch Meeting March 6, 7 p.m., Echo Meadows Church of Christ, 2905 Starr Ave. Guest speaker will be Mike Beazley, Oregon administrator.

Divorce Care program meets Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. through April 2 in the Parish Life Center at St. Ignatius Church, 213 N. Stadium. All faiths welcome. Open to those who have been affected by di-

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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.

Support Group for anyone grieving a Death or Loss meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. 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 Hancockâ&#x20AC;? Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave, open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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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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Must have a clean driving record and must be reliable. Experienced drivers only. Please fax all resumes to 419972-6063 or stop in and fill out an application at 5811 Woodville Road, Northwood, Ohio 43619. Phone 419972-6061.

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Lots and Land 40 acres 9033 Jerusalem Rd. Curtice, OH. 43412 $350,000 2.88 acres 10050 Corduroy Curtice, OH 43412 $32,000

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All real estate or rental advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act. As amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability).

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number 1-800-669-9777, for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. *Equal Housing Opportunity*

East Toledo- 2 & 3 bedroom homes, $500/mo.-$650/mo. For more information call 419-779-7406

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NORTHWOOD- 1 Bedroom Home, Detached Garage, Large Yard, Remodeled, New Carpet & Appliances, $30,000, 419-779-7591

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Dump Truck DriversCDL A or B Walbridge based company looking for part or full time help.

$20-$24/hour (Based on Experience) DFWP and EEO employer Fax resume to 419-698-4590 or P.O. Box 556 Walbridge, OH 43465 Laborers Full benefits, drug screens, background checks, good driving record. $12-15 to start.

C&W Tank Cleaning 50 N. Lallendorf Rd. Oregon, Ohio 8:00-3:30 M-F. cwtank.com

Pipe Layer/Laborer Opening available for a skilled pipe layer to join our utility crew.

The ideal candidate will have experience installing waterlines, storm sewers and sanitary sewers, 6â&#x20AC;? and larger.

Knowledgeable in blue print reading, grade checking, set up and use of rotary and pipe lasers and working with trench boxes.

Fire line license helpful.

Must be safety conscious, dependable and a team player.

Valid drivers license with reliable transportation.

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Most work will be in the greater Toledo area.

Compensation: Union scale and benefits. Premium rate based on experience.

DFWP and EEO employer Reply with your resume or your contact information, applicable skills & detailed experience.

Fax resume to 419-698-4590 or P.O. Box 556 Walbridge, OH 43465

SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number.

The East Toledo Senior Center is accepting bids for contractors to provide services for grass cutting and snow removal for senior citizen's residences in East Toledo, Oregon and Spencer Township.

Please send a letter of interest to: Mary Wolff, Director, ETSC 1001 White St., Toledo OH 43605.

Letters of interest will be accepted through Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

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CDL Dump Truck Driver, Part-time 419-836-7828 or 419-466-0102 Cousinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse is currently seeking a front of the House Supervisor position to be part of our team. This is an opportunity for one to grow with our 73 year old family owned and operated restaurant.

Please send your resume Attn. Cory Cousino 1842 Woodville Rd. Oregon, OH 43616 or email ectcous@aol.com

Williams Concrete, Inc. Williams Concrete is hiring CDL-qualified mixer truck drivers for our Maumee and Woodville locations. We are offering competitive pay and benefits. Please call Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell for more Information.

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SEEKING FT & PT COOKS, DIETARY AIDES & DISHWASHERS We are looking for caring, dedicated Dietary Aides, Cooks and Dishwashers to work in our beautiful Senior Living Community to serve our residents and provide quality services to our elders with the choices that they deserve.

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Northwood Commons (Formerly Great Eastern) 2664 Woodville Rd. Saturday 9-5 Sunday 10-4 Trains, antique dolls and toys, bears, clocks, glassware, baskets, nautical, holiday dĂŠcor, appliances, primitives, furniture, tools, clothes, video games, crafts, books, jewelry, purses, shoes, Tupperware, wall hangings, phonographs, clocks and parts, knives, golfing misc., murano and healing jewelery, records, VHS/DVD's & Players, record player, bikes, lamps, knick knacks, quilts, outdoor furniture, kitchenware, birdhouses and feeders, puzzles,TV's, bedding, linens, and sewing machine. For more information call Jean 419-277-9083.

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Collectibles: Milk bottles, slaw cutter, cast iron- skillets & trivets, wash board & tubs, oil lamp, salesman sample sewing machine, trading cards, apple crates, wood boxes, old hand tools, old furniture.

Household: bookcase, lamps, sofa, kitchen, bedroom & living room furn., Coo Coo clock, Sm. chest freezer, all types of kitchen items, linens, bakers rack, new Rubbermaid.

Misc: Window A/C, yard furn., â&#x20AC;&#x153;2008â&#x20AC;?Roketa MC-03150T Limited edition gas scooter W/3000 miles, wagon w/wood sides, sleds, Schwinn 3 wheel bike, Magna bike, stroller, toy box, kids table & chairs, doll house & misc toys, Harp -139 Song Max Key board, Size 2 car cover new.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Woodville Village Council, for a zoning ordinance change recommendation from the Planning Commission, at the Woodville Municipal Building, 530 Lime Street, Woodville, Ohio at 6:45p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018. Council will hear resident concerns and/or suggestions about the recommendation from the Planning Commission to amend the R-3 zoning district for lots 862-870 in the Woodpointe subdivision to an R-2 district.

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Mayor Richard Harman, Chairman Woodville Planning Commission HEARING NOTICE Oregon City Council will conduct Public Hearing on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers on: Renewal applications for placement of farmland into Agricultural Districts for the following: 19.53 acres located at 5205 Pickle Road, 13.008 acres located at 5262 Navarre Avenue, 4.146 acres located at 5312 Navarre Avenue, 5.86 acres located at 5231 Pickle Road, and 10 acres located at 5259 Pickle Road owned

by Paul F & Lonna J Romstadt. 12.443 acres located at 4630 Navarre Avenue, 7.565 acres located at 4718 Navarre Avenue, and 24.401 acres located at 0 Navarre Avenue owned by Janet Morrison, Trustee. 14.91 acres located at 5415 Cedar Point Road, 14.91 acres located at 5443 Cedar Point Road, 23.029 acres located at 0 N. Stadium Road, 12 acres located at 6118 Cedar Point Road, 20 acres located at 866 N. Stadium Road, 15 acres located at 5365 Cedar Point Road, 15 acres located at 5345 Cedar Point Road, 18.5 acres located at 5360 Cedar Point Road, 17.704 acres located at 0 Corduroy Road, 31 acres located at 5425 Corduroy Road, 20 acres located at 5306 Cedar Point Road, and 10 acres located at 5551 Corduroy Road, 10 acres located at 6752 Cedar Point Road, and 10 acres at 1052 N. Norden Road owned by William J. Myers et al, 44.659 acres located at 1100 S. Wynn Road, 22.5 acres located at 3604 Pickle Road, 6.62 acres located at 3810 Seaman Road, 2 acres located at 6580 Cedar Point Road, 2 acres located at 6560 Cedar Point Road, 21.72 acres located at 6450 Cedar Point Road, 5.44 acres located at 3834 Seaman Road, and 13 acres located at 1051 Norden Road owned by The Oregon Board of Education, 36.5 acres located at 4655 Corduroy Road, 36.5 acres located at 4555 Corduroy Road, 10 acres located at 4610 Corduroy Road, 4.1 acres located at 4005 Corduroy Road owned by Gary A. Johlin et al.

One New application for placement of farmland into an Agricultural District for the following: 81.141 acres located at 1501 S. Wheeling Street owned by William J. Myers.

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