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Our solicitor is also advising us on things we can do. One thing I’ve heard is called the three reindeer clause for holiday displays.

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After receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, officials in the Village of Elmore have moved a village-owned nativity scene from Ory Park, where for years it was displayed during the Christmas season, to the front yard of a resident on Rice Street.

The letter advised the village that placing the display on a public park was unconstitutional.

However, the scene could be back at Ory Park next Christmas, Mayor Matt Damschroder says.

“We actually received the letter from them last spring. We knew there were things we could do to still put our nativity scene on public property like add some secular items like Santa Claus, candy canes and make it more of a holiday display. Some residents in the Elmore area did a lot of legwork researching it for us and found an organization that was willing to help us. But we didn’t get moving on it quick enough and ran out of time. Which is why it’s on private property this year,” the mayor said.

The village accepted an offer from former mayor Charles Dibert to place the nativity scene on the front yard of his Rice Street home – just down the street from Ory Park.

Gary Rhiel, a resident, and the Elmore Church of God also offered their properties for the scene, Mayor Damschroder said.

“Next year we intend to start on this much earlier – like July – so we can have everything taken care of and have it back in the park. We simply ran out of time to do what we needed to do. We didn’t want it to look like village council and I threw it together in a hurry,” he said. “Our solicitor is also advising us on things we can do. One thing I’ve heard is called the three reindeer clause for holiday displays.”

Sign in Genoa school Last year, a sign in Genoa High School with an inspirational message that mentioned Christ caught the attention of the Freedom From Religion Foundation when the school principal was interviewed at the school by a local television sta-

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The foundation sent a letter to the district administration claiming the sign was religious in nature and shouldn’t be displayed at a public school.

The sign was removed but as word spread through social media about the removal, a graduate of the high school organized the sale of T-shirts and yard signs bearing the message: “Be Kind, Speak Truth, Love Others, Show Grace, Work Hard, Be Grateful, Follow Christ.”

Area residents purchased hundreds of the shirts and signs to show support for the principal, Cari Buehler.

Central Park display The Catholic League issued a statement recently about its nativity scene in New York’s Central Park: “There can be a problem when the proposed site for the display of religious symbols is on the grounds of a county courthouse, or near some other municipal building (it cannot appear that the government is endorsing religion). But if the property is a public forum, such as a park, that is different. If the area is available for concerts, artistic displays, rallies, and the like, then the government cannot selectively deny religious expression.

“If there is any doubt about this issue, then the skeptics need to see the life-size nativity scene in New York City’s Central Park, on the corner of 59th Street and 5th Avenue, courtesy of the Catholic League.

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Although Kmart on Navarre Avenue in Oregon is closing its doors in January, city officials are optimistic the property won’t be dormant for long.

“We feel bad for the workforce there, and people who shop there. But we see it as an opportunity,” said City Administrator Mike Beazley.

Earlier this year, Sears Holding Corp. announced it was closing Sears Department Store on Central Avenue in Toledo, as well as shutting down its final Kmart store in Toledo on Alexis Road. In November, it was announced that Kmart at 2830 Navarre Avenue in Oregon would also shutter its doors.

But Beazley is looking forward to the possibilities in that area.

“We’re in touch now with the property owners, some developers and investors to see what our next opportunities will be,” he said. “Whatever we do, we’ll take some time. It’s something we’ve been mindful of for several years. We’ve been aware of the challenges that Kmart and Sears have been going through in closing some stores. From our perspective, it was only be a matter of time before it happened here, and we wanted to be ready for it. We’re excited about the opportunities.”

“The property owner is interested in redevelopment opportunities, and we’ll continue to talk about it in the next several months.”

“Developers could remodel that building, or tear it down,” said Councilman James Seaman, who is on the Economic Development & Planning Committee.

Downtown district Redevelopment at the site will fit in with plans to develop a downtown district along Navarre Avenue that the city has been discussing throughout the year, said Seaman.

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“The Catholic League receives a permit from the New York City Parks Department for its crèche. It will be up for 24 days, through the new year.”

Comments sought The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on a proposal to authorize recreational fishing at the Metzger Marsh unit of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.

Written comments will be accepted through Dec. 22.

The fish and wildlife service has entered into an agreement with the Ohio Division of Wildlife to jointly manage the marsh. The division of wildlife division will manage recreational fishing of the entire 740-acre marsh unit, including the 182.5 acres of federal land if what is called a compatibility determination is completed.

Copies of the draft compatibility determination are available at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor. The phone number is 419-8980014.

A copy of the compatibility determination may also be downloaded at: http:// www.fws.gov/refuge/Ottawa/what_we_do/ resource_management.html.

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The village’s nativity scene is on display at a Rice Street residence. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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their stores have been closing all over the country. Ours was one of the last to close.

There are options to consider. A private developer could take over the building, tear it down, or divide it into attractive smaller shops. There’s plenty of space there, and there’s great parking,” said Seaman.

“We have a lot of green land there that has been underdeveloped,” said Beazley.

“From Navarre to Dustin to Pickle, we believe there’s some opportunity and demand for mixed use residential and some retail.

We’ll see. If you look at land from Navarre to Pickle, and property south of Dustin, and

zoning overlay as the first step in creating a downtown area that contains retail, residential, an entertainment district, and open green space along Navarre Avenue. The overlay district covers three areas bordered

by Isaac Streets Drive, Navarre Avenue, Coy Road, Dustin Road, and Pickle Road, an area that totals 167 acres.

“Any plan we have for the development of a downtown will take a few years. It will be a step by step process,” said Seaman.

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Drug arrest Carroll Township police have arrested a man on drug-related charges and child endangerment after investigating the theft of copper wiring from the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power plant propery.

Eric W. Hurst was arrested for theft, possession of drug abuse instruments and endangering children after the Ottawa County Drug Task Force observed him in a vehicle traveling east on State Route 2 around 2:50 p.m. on Dec. 7.

Township police stopped the vehicle and a K-9 unit alerted to the presence of suspected drugs.

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Police said a two-year-old child was in the vehicle.

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By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com Christmas and the holidays in general are a time when family and friends get together to celebrate the bonds they have with each other.

The season is also a time when we bring out the best food possible to feed our souls.

For many, especially those with Hungarian roots, nothing says “Christmas” more than fresh kolbasz, hurka and head cheese. In fact, the lines of customers out the door at Takacs Grocery and Meats shows many are willing to make the pilgrimage to the old neighborhood in East Toledo to bring home and enjoy their culinary history.

Takacs is now owned by a third generation family member in East Toledo’s Birmingham neighborhood.

According to Lou Takacs, the weeks leading up to and the week of Christmas are increasingly busy for his store.

“Besides the weekend of the Birmingham Ethnic Festival, Christmas is just crazy busy for us,” Takacs said. “We get people in here from the neighborhood, Oregon and Northwood, but also from across Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana. We will go through 20,000 pounds of sausage the week of Christmas alone.”

Takacs said he and his staff have been busy making Christmas kolbasz, both fresh and smoked, kocsonya (jellied pig feet), liverwurst, head cheese, ham salami and hurka.

“Hurka is like Boudin, the Louisiana sausage,” Takacs said. “It has rice and liver, but it does not have the Cajun spice.”

Takacs is also loaded with Hungarian cookies, kalacs (Hungarian bread), apricot, nut and poppy seed rolls, and Hungarian Noodles. Food from Hungary including paprika, pickles and imported peppers are also stocked.

“Our homemade summer sausage is available now through Christmas,” he said. “This year we are also selling whole smoked turkeys, smoked here in the store.

We are asking people to call in their order for those.”

Of course, Takacs is still making chicken paprikas, homemade dumplings and Dutch Loaf every Wednesday. The store is also known for providing party plates of meats and cheeses as well as fulfilling special orders for the paprikas, stuffed cabbage and other Hungarian foods to go.

Takacs is also known for processing deer for both hunters for their personal use and for those who donate their deer to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH).

Established in 1997, the organization enables hunters and farmers in states across the country to provide nutritious meat to feed

the hungry of their communities.

Farmers and hunters are invited to donate their deer, other big game, or livestock to inspected, approved meat processors that participate with FHFH. The cost of processing, packaging and freezing the meat is covered by donations from individuals, church organizations and businesses. The meat is then given to community agencies that help to feed the hungry.

“We are so busy that we had to stop doing deer processing until January,” Takacs said. “We have done 1,000 pounds of deer so far and have had 20 deer donated. The meat has been donated to Helping Hands of St. Louis and the Toledo Food Bank.”

Takac’s is also very proud that his store is still very much a family business. His daughter, Ashlyn, 18, a student at The Ohio State University, is home for the holiday and also working in the store.

“It is still very much a family business,” he said. “It is wonderful to see the community come in and to have others who have moved also come in to keep their family food traditions. It really is something special.”

Takacs is located at 1956 Genesee Street, in Toledo. The store is open 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. Takacs will be open from 9 am to 12 noon on Christmas Eve. For more information or to place an order for the holidays, please call 419-6939233.

The Ottawa County Health Department has released the clinic schedule for Dec. 18-22.

Unless otherwise stated, all clinics are held at the health department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton.

Dec. 18: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 19: No clinics scheduled.

Dec. 20: Family Planning Clinic, 8-10:30 a.m.; Immunization Clinic (including flu shots), 2-6:30 p.m.; Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m.

Dec. 21: Well Child, Family Planning and STD (sexually-transmitted disease) Clinic, 8-11 a.m.

Dec. 22: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, 7:45 a.m.-noon; Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m.

For home health, call 419-734-6800.

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Salem Grace United Lutheran Church, Luckey, presented a living Nativity. Top left, Mary, (Ally Crofts), Wisemen (Emily Zatko, Kasey Blecke, Bailey Kruse) and Joseph (Rick Hodgson) gather in the manger where Jesus is born. Top right, Mike Moenter and Jake Kerch as shepherds. Bottom left, a camel from Indian Creek Zoo, Michigan. Bottom right, music was presented by the Eastwood Band. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean0

Police Beats OREGON – Unknown suspect(s) vandalized two vehicles in the 4400 block of Pickle Rd. and painted profanities on the driveway on Dec. 2.

•A wallet was found in the 3300 block of Navarre Ave. on Nov. 30.

•An unknown suspect took money from someone in the 1500 block of Forrester Dr. on Dec. 4.

•Unknown suspect(s) paid for merchandise at Walmart, 3721 Navarre Ave., with counterfeit bills on Dec. 7.

•Unknown suspect(s) used someone’s debit card info in an attempt to make a purchase online in the 3700 block of Navarre Ave. on Dec. 7.

•Unknown suspect(s) took a phone bill from in front of an apartment door in the 300 block of Van Buren Ave. on Nov. 25.

•A loaded firearm was taken from a residence in the 3300 block of Stafford Dr. on Oct. 28.

•Unknown suspect(s) stole an iPad and tried to make purchases with the victim’s iTunes account in the 5700 block of Pickle Rd. on Nov. 14.

•A bike was found in the 3000 block of Navarre Ave. on Nov. 29.

•Found property in the 2700 block of Bleeker St. on Nov. 29.

•Unknown suspect(s) took a vehicle in the 1800 block of Navarre Ave. without permission on Nov. 29.

•Found property in the 5300 block of Seaman Rd. on Nov. 30.

Land values changing

By Press Staff Writer The Wood County auditor’s office is advising property owners enrolled in the Current Agricultural Use Value program of changes to how land used for conservation purposes is being appraised.

Auditor Matthew Oestreich said the 2018 CAUV renewal forms have been mailed to property owners currently enrolled in the program. CAUV is a differential real estate tax assessment program that lets farmland owners have their parcels taxed according to its value in agriculture, rather than full market value With the passage of the 2017 state budget bill, the Ohio legislature made a significant change to how land used exclusively for conservation practices is valued under CAUV program, he said. That land will be valued at the lowest value in the soil table, which is $230 per acre, rather than the value for the individual soil type.

For example, for Hoytville Clay soil, the tillable soil value for the 2017 tax year is $3,110 per acre. If it is used exclusively for “conservation practices” the value for

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that land would instead be $230 per acre.

CAUV soil values are set by the Ohio Department of Taxation and adjusted every three years for each county. New values were issued for all parcels in the CAUV program in Wood County for the 2017 tax year which is payable in 2018 “Wood County has 9,609 individual real estate parcels on Ag Use,” Oestreich said. “A total of 318,357 acres in this program brought a tax savings to agricultural landowners last year of over $3 million.”

CAUV applications are to be filed with the county auditor’s office by March 5, 2018. Eligible property owners must reapply each year with no renewal fee. There is a $25 initial filing fee for all new applications. If renewal forms are not returned

by March 5, the county auditor will be required by law to value the property at its market value and recoup the tax savings for the past three years.

Landowners not currently enrolled in the program should contact the county auditor’s office to determine if they’re eligible.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has until Jan. 10 to decide what action to take on a proposed pricing rule for the generation of electrical power – a decision that could influence the future of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station.

Rick Perry, secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, has agreed to a 30day extension to his proposal that the FERC adopt rules requiring its markets to develop reforms to fully price generation resources to maintain the reliability of the nation’s electric grid.

“A diverse mix of power generation resources, including those with on-site reserves, is essential to the reliable delivery of electricity – particularly in times of supply stress such as recent natural disasters,” he said.

Kevin McIntyre requested the extension after being sworn in last week as the new chairman of the FERC. Mark Stahl, a county commissioner, and Jamie Beier-Grant, director of the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, met last month with then FERC chairman Neill Chatterjee to discuss the pending decision.

The two presented a petition with about 3,000 signatures asking the FERC to, “… initiate policy that would protect baseload nuclear power generation in the United States and properly value the reliability and resiliency attributes baseload nuclear power generation contributes to the overall operation of the country’s grid system.”

The proposal by Secretary Perry asks the FERC to regulate electric pricing so that coal and nuclear power plants that maintain at least a 90-day fuel supply on site can recover their costs. The proposal, called the Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule, stems from a Department of Energy study completed in April.

If the rule is enacted as proposed, the FERC, with its authority under the Federal Power Act, could require thirdparty transmission entities such as regional transmission organizations or independent system operators to set “just and reasonable rates” for wholesale electricity from power plants that show reliability and resiliency in supplying the grid.

The DOE study mentions the Polar Vortex of 2014 and hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as events when traditional baseload generation is essential.

Jennifer Young, a spokesperson for FirstEnergy, said the company plans to complete a review of its coal and nuclear plants by mid-2018 with a goal of exiting the competitive generation market.

Selling the plants is one option under consideration, she said.

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By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com A detention pond that will improve drainage in the Navarre Avenue and Pickle Road area is among the highlights in Oregon’s proposed 2018 budget.

“We’ve been working on this for a couple of years now. It will finally get under construction,” City Administrator Mike Beazley told The Press last week. “It’s a significant investment for the city and it’s an opportunity to continue to improve our ability to fight heavy rains and control flooding in our neighborhoods. It will serve the Navarre Avenue and Pickle and Brown roads area. That’s the biggest project we have underway.”

The detention pond will be large enough to hold a 10-year rain event, he said.

“The city has made significant investments in flood control issues over the last six or seven years. We just want to make it easy on our basements and backyards. It will be good for the lake and bay as well,” he said.

“It will help our wastewater treatment plant keep up. We can store more water in the detention pond before it gets treated and heads out to the lake. It will be constructed in 2018.”

A new bike trail will be part of the project, he added.

“It will follow the pond and run from Pickle Road up to Starr, connect with the bike trail system through Pearson Metropark, the city park system, the high school, and ultimately to Maumee Bay State Park as well,” he said.

The Finance Committee has been meeting for the last several weeks to go over the details of next year’s general fund. It could be finalized and go before council for approval on Monday, according to Beazley.

A pause “There are really three significant projects that we’re kind of wrapping up this year,” he said of the final phases of the upgrade and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, the ozone project at the water treatment plant, and the Navarre Avenue Safety Improvements and Beautification project.

“We’re going to take a little pause in 2018 for additional major projects as we make some decisions over the next year about some major expenses in 2019, such as a possible investment in two new fire stations. We will begin discussion of that in 2018. We’ll look at locations and designs during the year,” said Beazley.

The city is also going to evaluate whether shifts that were added to the fire

department have improved response times, he said.

“Our primary objective is to make sure we continue to improve response times for our residents. The city hired two new fire fighters and increased the 2017 budget by $100,000 to staff the fire stations with certain shifts during the week to make sure we have better response times. We started those shifts in July, and it will take about a year to see how it’s working, see if we need to expand it, and make sure it’s working to achieve our objectives. That was a major investment that will continue into 2018.

At the same time, we’re going to look for the best locations for fire stations and how we will continue to meet those needs. So we’re budgeting funds for 2018 for design work, and then we will start construction in 2019.”

“The Finance Committee is going to meet more often and keep brainstorming,” said Councilman James Seaman, who is chairman of the committee. “These things are becoming imminent, and we’re going to have to make some decisions. We can’t have meetings every three weeks or every month because things are coming to a focal point, and decisions have to be made. We welcome anybody’s input.”

South Shore The city next year will continue to

discuss plans for the development of the South Shore Veterans Park.

“We’re working through some issues with the Army Corps of Engineers, and perhaps the EPA or Port Authority with some of their overlapping projects in the area. We want to make sure we make the choices together that make sense. We have to get answers from some of those potential partners before we move forward,” said Beazley.

The Recreation & Parks Committee met frequently this year to get input from the public on developing the lakefront. Some ideas included a boat launch, beach volleyball, tennis courts, a gazebo and a basketball court.

Also in the budget, street improvements and repairs, which cost millions in previous budgets, will be pulled back, according to Beazley.

“We’ve been investing more than $2 million per year over the last several years.

Next year, it will be closer to about a million dollars. We’re getting caught up and easing back on that,” said Beazley.

“We’ve spent a lot more money on street repairs in the last three years when revenues were strong,” said Seaman. “We won’t always have those strong revenues, and be able to spend money on local streets.

But we think the local streets are in good shape now. We won’t have to make major improvements again for a few years.”

Elmore transitioning to ‘more modern’ government

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The transition to an administrator form of government in the Village of Elmore from one with a board of public affairs and superintendent has been going smoothly for the most part, Mayor Matt Damschroder said last week.

“Most villages in the area have an administrator type of government,” he said.

“It just seems a more modern way to conduct municipal business.”

With the retirement of Buck Stoiber earlier this year as village superintendent,

the switch to an administrator was a logical step, the mayor said.

Village council in November authorized the hiring of an administrator and dissolved the board of public affairs.

The new administrator, Dean Ridner, will be responsible for municipal operations such as streets, electric, water and sewer but not the police department.

Ridner worked for the village as a lineman from 2014-2017, according to his resume, and was a lineman this year in the Village of Pemberville.

He was electric superintendent at the Village of Bradner from 2008-2014.

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“With Buck leaving, now seemed to be a better opportunity,” he said.

Mayor Damschroder said the administrator form of government brings some advantages, including a “single point of responsibility.”

“You’re not dealing with a committee of people. The administrator is in charge of everyone except the police department. It’s more organized,” he said.

“Dean has a water license, which our plant requires. He has a wastewater 2 li-

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“We’re still finding things out. But we’re working together to solve any problems we encounter in the transition.”

The mayor credited Steve Holland for his work as an interim superintendent.

“Steve did a great job. He is truly an asset,” he said.

Gary Rhiel and Thomas Willhardt were the last members of the board of public affairs.

A third member, Ben Drill, was appointed to a vacant seat on village council and not replaced on the board.

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Grant received Allstate financial specialist Edward Kolanko, Walbridge, recently secured a $1,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands in the Community grant to support Habitat for Humanity of Wood County.

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By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com A Millbury family is looking for its eight-year-old Maine Coon cat, which has been missing from the James Ridge Road area since Friday, Dec. 1 The cat has long gray fur with a white undercoat. It is also a polydactyl, born with more than the usual number of toes on its front paws.

“He has white fur on his neck, belly and paws,” said Peggy Partin, whose family has been searching for “Digit” in the area of James Ridge Road, east of N. Fostoria Road, near Young and Billman roads, by the Chippewa Golf Club.

“He looks like he’s wearing mittens because he is polydactyl with more than five toes on his front paws,” she said.

Digit is wearing a gray flea collar, and is described as very friendly and a “talker.”

Partin said her family started aggressively searching for Digit two days after they last saw him.

Never came back “He was all nice and cozy inside,” recalled Partin, an employee of The Press.

“He always goes outside in the evening, them comes home in the morning, like clockwork — very predictable — jumping at the back door to come in and eat his tuna fish and regular cat food. But he never came to the back door on Saturday. We just called and called for him, and he never came home.” Digit has been gone before for up to two days, she added, so they thought he would be back by Sunday morning.

“So we didn’t panic at first,” she said.

“We thought he’d be around at least by Sunday morning. When he didn’t come home by Sunday afternoon, that’s when we dropped everything and started searching for him in a back field behind our house and around the area.”

Partin distributed fliers in her immediate neighborhood, and has posted to various Facebook websites having to do with lost and found pets.

“We’ve been walking around the neighborhood looking for him,” she said.

Digit, a Maine Coon is missing from his Millbury home.

She asked some of her neighbors to check their garages or sheds, as cats can get stuck inside when someone unknowingly shuts them in.

“Five or six of our neighbors who are closest to us have checked their garages and they’re looking for him as well. He likes to visit the neighbors. Then he’ll come back home,” she said.

Digit is neutered and weighs 13 to 15 lbs.

“He has all of his claws. All the kids love him, and he’s super friendly,” she said. “He’s a real talker, meows and meows.

Definitely lets you know he is in the room.”

Part of the family Digit became part of the Partin family

eight years ago after they learned its owner was going to drop him off at a kill shelter.

“I didn’t want that to happen, and I said we would take him. I surprised the kids with him when they got home from school,” she said.

With temperatures expected to dip to 10 degrees last Thursday, Partin hopes someone may have taken him in, thinking he was a stray, so he is at least out of the cold.

“Everyone just loves him. He’s so friendly. But he’s part of our family and we miss him dearly,” she said.

A cash reward is being offered for Digit’s safe return. Partin can be reached at 419-265-1283.

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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Wade What was the best present you’ve ever gotten for Christmas?

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Miah Abdo Northwood “I got a dirt bike when I was 8 years old. I didn’t know I was going to get it. I wanted it so bad and on Christmas morning we opened all of the presents and I didn’t get it. Then at dinner, when we were all eating my Dad brought it in the back door and surprised me with it. It was a great Christmas memory.”

Maggie Whitty Northwood “I got a really cool wax melter last year from my boyfriend. It was an owl and I’ve had that think burning the entire year!”

Brooke Pennell Walbridge “I got One Direction tickets to their concert in California! It was a gift from my parents and it was the best mother, daughter trip ever!”

Clay Whalen Millbury “When my Dad came back into town. He came back from Arizona on Christmas Eve and no one knew he was coming. He really surprised us!”

Carolina Chavez Elmore “I’m not one for “things.” I just feel blessed to have my family all together every Christmas.”

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The pursuit of contentment can prove frustrating

To the editor: The residents of Lake Township recently passed an Emergency Medical Services levy, and many I have spoken to thought the levy ensured we would keep the same quality EMS service that we have been receiving for more than two decades. That service was provided by Lifestar Ambulance, with the support from our local volunteer fire department.

That is not what is proposed to happen at all. After attending multiple pre-election meetings explaining this new tax, I found that I have more questions than answers.

When I contacted Lifestar for answers, they told me how our EMS system proceeds is up to our township officials.

From what I understand, our officials are no longer going to contract with Lifestar for EMS services. They are proposing our fire department take over the duties of running our own EMS. When asked how we are going to do this at a time when the news reports volunteer fire departments are struggling for new people to join, the officials told me they are working on that. Doesn’t Lifestar provide us with all the paramedics we need now? When asked about the cost of taking over our own system, I was told they aren’t sure yet. Lifestar’s cost to stay has not been revealed. If cost is the issue, shouldn’t the people paying the bill decide who we pay the money to?

More than 25 years ago, taxpayers of this township passed a levy for $120,000 to ensure we had two medics 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now we will be paying more than $300,000 for what? So far, none of the officials are sure yet. To accept anything less than we have had could be a serious mistake for anyone who has to call 911.

Nearly every community around us has a full-time EMS service with paramedics. What are these EMS services costing?

I was always taught, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

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Contentment occurs in the present, not the future... Looking to the future for fulfillment turns contentment into some elusive dream.

Contentment starts with a sincere appreciation for all of the good things, no matter how small, you have in your life right now. Don’t get distracted by focusing on what you don’t have. You will be more suc-

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People who are expecting some future event to bring contentment are continually frustrated. They become so conditioned to viewing contentment as something which will happen tomorrow that they don’t feel content even when their requirements are met. Instead, they formulate one or more new requirements.

Here are some examples. Robert, when he was unemployed, told his friends that he would be content once he finally landed a new job. Then when Robert was hired, he found issues with the job which prevented his contentment. The problems were the pay, his responsibilities, his boss, and his coworkers. Robert now claims he will be content as soon as these difficulties at work are resolved.

Ann was in search of that special person who would be her dream partner. She wanted to get married and start a family.

Ann, after several years, connected with Mike who was indeed everything she was looking for. Rather than being content, Ann is frustrated by their financial situation which requires both of them to work.

She says she will be content as soon as they are making enough money so she can afford to start a family and stay home with her kids.

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It’s amazing how creative people can get finding reasons not to be content. Even when they attain their objective, they claim there are new problems blocking contentment. Contentment occurs in the present, not the future.

If you are not content, adjust your thinking to be entirely grateful for all of the good that’s in your life right now. Your current situation is the basis for getting to where you want to be. Looking to the future for fulfillment turns contentment into some elusive dream.

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Contentment is an internal state which is independent of other people or circumstances. Linking contentment to any external prerequisite makes it virtually unobtainable. Even if some external contentment is achieved, it’s as fleeting as any change in circumstances.

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The National Museum of the Great Lakes launched a new temporary exhibit, “The Adventures of Kitty Smoke and her Friends” – inspired by a children’s book about a Great Lakes tugboat, Kitty Smoke, and her amazing comeback.

The children’s book, published by the museum, is a product of the imagination of Alexander B. Cook, a longtime supporter and former board chairman of the Great Lakes Historical Society, which owns and operates NGML in East Toledo.

The exhibit, on display at the museum through Feb. 28, 2018, features 22 framed watercolor illustrations from the book, which tells the story of Kitty Smoke – once the most powerful tugboat on the Great Lakes. But after years of hard work she is replaced by newer tugboats and left to rot.

Everything changes when a boy named Mark, his grandfather Captain Inch and the captain’s cat, Cookie, find Kitty Smoke in a shipyard. Can they fix her up and help her become the greatest tugboat on the Great Lakes once again?

Cook was born in 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and grew up in the bustling port town of St. Joseph on Lake Michigan. He developed a love of steam-powered boats, particularly tugboats, by exploring the docks and becoming fast friends with tug captains and engineers. He had a varied career as an editorial cartoonist, advertising executive and art teacher. Cook was invited to join the Board of Directors for the Great Lakes Historical Society in 1957 and served in many capacities, including as Museum Curator, for more than 50 years.

“On this, the 49th year that Cook has painted the Society’s annual holiday card, we were thrilled to be able to publish this

artistic snapshot of the Great Lakes maritime industry,” said Christopher Gillcrist, executive director of the museum.

PNC Bank provided a grant to publish the book and enable the museum to facilitate field trips and/or outreach programs

to underserved children across the community. The book will be sold only at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, with all proceeds supporting the organization.

“The Great Lakes make up the largest body of fresh water on the planet and they

have a significant impact on Northwest Ohio,” said Bill McDonnell, PNC regional president of Toledo. “This book helps children understand how the Great Lakes enable our economy to thrive.”

The exhibit kicked off Dec. 7 with a live reading of “Kitty Smoke” to firstgraders from St. Pius X Elementary School.

“At this time, more than 30 programs have been scheduled around the community,” Gillcrist added. “An NMGL educator will facilitate the outreach programs and leave a copy of ‘Kitty Smoke’ behind at each location for more children to enjoy.”

“Kitty Smoke: The Exhibit” is included in the cost of admission to the NMGL, which is $11 for adults (18-64), $10 for seniors (65 and older) and $8 for children 6-17. Children 5 and younger get in free.

Copies of the book are available for purchase in the museum store for $15.95.

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Old Newsboys have been a vital part of the community

By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com During this time of year, amidst the Christmas shopping and all of the obligations that come with the Christmas season, it’s easy to forget about those who are less fortunate and struggling to get by.

Fortunately, we have organizations like the Old Newsboys Goodfellow Assocation who seek donations by selling newspapers during the holiday season in an effort to help those who are less fortunate. Whether it’s donations that range from as low as 25 cents to 50 dollars, they add up and make a difference.

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“With no questions asked, any child in need can be provided shoes. They must go to a school administrator who will be able to provide them Danny Knopp with a coupon that covers the full cost for coats and shoes,” said Danny Knopp, one of the chief fundraisers of the organization. “There are also Christmas baskets, Thanksgiving baskets and scholarships that receive funding.”

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It is not just media organizations who participate, like the employees at The Press who spend a day in the community raising money each year, but firefighters, police, and countless others from throughout the community participate.

Even Paul Magdich, the Oregon assistant chief of police, believes the locallybased organization is a community asset, and has been for decades.

“People can give as little as a few cents.

We’ve gotten checks for $40, $50 before, it depends on the person. There’s an obligation, and we appreciate what they give. I’ve probably done it 25 times over my 32-year career,” said Magdich. “I think people realize that there are people in need, especially during this time of year, and you are thankful for what you have and you want to help those who have less. I think, for the most part, people are good and charitable, but

it’s more on their mind during this time of year.”

Paul Mullen, the Chief of the Oregon Fire Department, says the fundraising process is rewarding.

“The firefighters and other public safety department ban together and sell these newspapers — whether you want to give a penny or $100, nothing is asked. You give what you can. Traditionally, we stand on a street corner and sell the newspapers, and there are some that will stand at a storefront. None of us do this for recognition. It’s sometimes the same guys year after year.

It’s a great time, everybody who sells the paper enjoys doing it, and it’s nothing you are shamed into doing,” Mullen said.

“Danny Knopp is tireless in his contributions — he and the rest of these people give their time to the organization. I totally appreciate my firefighters that give of their time. That’s what this thing is all about.”

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My father is the type of man that would give you the shirt off his back.

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The doctors told him he shouldn’t have survived.

But after falling 27 feet from the roof of a barn and suffering life-threatening injuries, including a damaged brain stem, 72-year-old Ron Lajti, some 18 months after the accident, is back to living his life as a farmer and loving husband, father and grandfather.

The Graytown resident is a walking miracle, an example of something virtually unfathomable. It wasn’t just good fortune that resulted in Lajti being able to survive the fall, it was also the blessing of having the right people at his side during the recovery process that made it all possible.

Lajti was doing what every man does at some point in his life – something a little too dangerous; something he knew he probably shouldn’t have been doing.

On June 14, 2016, he climbed onto the roof of one of his barns to plug some holes with caulk. As he was finishing the job, he fell through a skylight that had been painted over and tumbled to the ground, briefly moving himself before losing consciousness.

Fortunately, his wife came to the rescue. Shirley, who was at their home located three miles away – the family farms 600 acres of land in Graytown – called his phone twice and didn’t get an answer.

Ron didn’t show for lunch, so by 1 p.m., she knew something might be wrong. After finding him on the ground and thinking he might have had a heart attack, she called 9-1-1 and Ron was taken to Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.

Lajti suffered a traumatic brain injury, broke his collarbone and nearly all of the ribs on his right side, and also punctured his lung.

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Shirley and Ron Lajti feel blessed and grateful, considering Ron a “walking miracle” after his recovery from a devastating fall at his Graytown barn. (Submitted photo) says.

“The doctors never came out and said they had no hope for him. I told them not to sugarcoat it. The first neurosurgeon said what we need are lots and lots of prayers,” said Shirley, who credited the medical professionals, including Dr. Osama al-Bawab, for their efforts in helping to save Ron’s life. “We were blessed to have a cardiologist who came to see us and he said that no one at St. V’s thought Ron would live.

“The doctor said because of the traumatic brain injury, they had to put him to sleep to give his brain the best chance to heal. They put him in a coma for 24-48 hours; they put him in a sedation sleep.”

“I had five doctors tell me I shouldn’t have lived,” said Ron. Now, following a recovery period that saw him work with an occupational thera-

pist to gain back some of his strength, Lajti is back to living a normal life.

The fighting spirit shown by Lajti during his recovery was indicative of the man he’s been for many years. He worked as a farmer and truck driver while raising three kids – Michelle, Ron, Jr. and Andrea – and instilling in them a work ethic that has carried them through to this day. Both Michelle and Andrea are teachers – Andrea also coaches the swim team at Oak Harbor – and Ron works as an engineer for Ottawa County.

“He’s my hero, always has been,” Andrea said. “His work ethic, character, physical, mental and emotional strength are unparalleled. My father is the type of man that would give you the shirt off his back. “Our entire work ethic comes from our parents,” she said.

Andrea and her brother both finished in the top 10 of their respective classes while Michelle just missed out on that honor. All three of them were two-sport athletes with swimming being their top sport. Andrea earned all-Ohio honors four times and Ron twice earned that distinction. Michelle, meanwhile, played the French horn and was the first Oak Harbor student to be recognized by the state for her efforts in the school’s band.

“I firmly believe my sister and I are strong women today because of our upbringing. Our father made sure we were out in the barn helping him fix machinery and trucks and drive tractors and farm equipment. He never showed us how to do something, he walked us through it with his help so we could do it on our own in the future,” said Andrea. “He was ahead of his time in believing that women could be successful in any and all careers.”

Christmas wreaths offer holiday beauty, symbolism December is here once again and the hustle and the holiday season is in full swing.

This month, days can be bright and sunny or cloudy and gray as we head into winter on Thursday, Dec. 21.

It is time once again for holiday decorating, both inside and out. It is a treat, this time of year, as we’re out and about, to see houses and yards looking festive for the season. Holiday wreaths hung in windows or on doors make a home look festive for the yuletide.

The wreath as a symbolic emblem has a history dating back many centuries. Some believe that wreath-making dates back to the early Greek and Roman eras. These ring-shaped garlands were made from leaves, branches, fruits and flowers.

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to show a person’s position or status or as a victory crown. A wreath made of laurel leaves represented victory or achievement.

Oak leaves represented wisdom and olive symbolized status.

Early Swedish and German tradition used the wreath or continuous, circular, twisted ring as a table piece. The wreath was placed on a table during the winter and candles were placed at intervals around the wreath. This wreath symbolized the coming of spring or life again after the deadness of winter. It encouraged the hope of the return of warmth, re-birth, and life-anew after the cold, dark months of the winter.

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Over the years, the wreath has been up and down in favor as a symbol, but in time, its circular shape has come to represent the cycle of the seasons or of life itself and hanging a wreath in a window or on the door has come to symbolize a way to welcome the spirit of the season into one’s home. Each of the different materials used to create a particular wreath also has its own meaning as well. Some of the materials and their meanings are: • Eucalyptus – This wreath would symbolize wealth and abundance.

• Evergreen – Evergreen wreaths (of any type) mean eternal life, health and healing.

• Holly – Holly is a symbol of longevity, protection and good luck.

• Ivy – An ivy wreath represents affec-

tion, friendship and loyalty.

• Pinecones – This wreath would mean good health and good fortune.

• Winter berries – Winter berries used in a wreath are a token of hope and bounty.

Who knew that such a traditional holiday symbol had so much meaning and history? Just makes you want to hang a wreath and enjoy the extra holiday joy, blessings and good-will.

December garden tips: Move houseplants away from cold windows. Finish mulching outdoor plants that will need the extra protection through the winter. Clean and store away garden tools for the winter.

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Toledo Zoo repeats as nation’s Best Zoo Lights Display For the second time, the Toledo Zoo’s Lights Before Christmas, presented by KeyBank, has been voted Best Zoo Lights

by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice online public voting contest.

Toledo Zoo competed against 20 other zoos, including regional competition from Detroit Zoo (second), Indianapolis Zoo (fifth), Columbus Zoo (seventh) and Cincinnati Zoo (eighth). In 2014, the Toledo Zoo was also named No. 1 Zoo in America by the same organization.

“We are extremely thankful for the outpouring of support from Zoo friends here and abroad that helped us repeat as Best Zoo Lights!,” said Shayla Bell Moriarty, the Zoo’s director of communications. “We could not have done it without our amazing staff who works incredibly hard for months to turn our campus into a nationally known holiday destination.

“We sincerely appreciate all of our supporters voting every day and encouraging others to do the same. It is truly a win for this whole community, by this whole community,” she said.

Lights Before Christmas will shine on through Sunday, Dec. 31. The display will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Hours are 3-8 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and 3-9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. The Zoo closes one hour after last admission to allow guests to complete their visit.

Toledo Zoo members receive free and unlimited Monday-Thursday Lights Before Christmas visits plus one free weekend visit. Visitors can save $1 per ticket by ordering online at toledozoo.org/lights.

Noon Year’s Eve Bring the entire family to the Toledo Zoo on New Year’s Eve to ring in the New Year a little early… at noon.

To provide the same fun festivities during daylight hours for pint-sized guests, the zoo will celebrate Noon Year’s Eve, sponsored by Meijer. This family-friendly event, focusing on making 2018 a greener year, will take place Sunday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Zoo will celebrate the stroke of noon with the rising of its recycling ball, a cascade of biodegradable confetti, apple juice toast and a chorus of “Auld Lang Syne.” Throughout the celebration, guests can make their conservation reZOOlutions, enjoy craft time, an ice carving demonstration, animal feeds/enrichment, along with the Ice Slide and Bumper Cars on Ice in the Winter Village sponsored by Kroger.

Noon Year’s Eve is free with Zoo admission. Gates will be open New Year’s Eve from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. with Lights Before Christmas presented by KeyBank beginning at 3 p.m. and grounds closing at 10 p.m.

Visit toledozoo.org for details.

Holy Toledo – It’s Tiedtke’s Beeker’s General Store in downtown Pemberville is presenting a display to honor and celebrate Tiedtke’s – the muchloved Toledo grocery/department store that closed in the 1970s.

Most adults in Northwest Ohio reminisce of days past visiting Tiedtke’s and many still have keepsakes from the store and business.

Beeker’s has gathered a collection of items such as hat boxes, building signage,

Family Briefs tomer’s choice of participating charity.

“I am proud to say this is the seventh consecutive year WCCOA has partnered with area Subaru dealerships for this event.

With the help of Subaru and MOWA we are able to raise awareness of the importance of a hot, nutritious meal to our older, frail clients. These meals and drivers provide nourishment and happiness to the older adults we serve,” said Angie Bradford, WCCOA’s Director of Food Service.

Participating Meals on Wheels America members, like WCCOA, will receive a share of the donation raised by Subaru in their state. WCCOA has partnered again this year with LaRiche Subaru in Findlay, and Yark Subaru in Toledo, to raise awareness for this popular year-end sales and giving event.

For the second year in a row, there will be no cap on the total donation from Subaru of America to its Share the Love charitable partners. At the culmination of this year, Subaru hopes to exceed a grand total of $115 million donated since the creation of Share the Love to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the event.

For more information, visit www. mealsonwheelsamerica.org/sharethelove.

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Beeker’s General Store in downtown Pemberville is presenting a display to honor and celebrate Tiedtke’s – the much-loved Toledo grocery/department store that closed in the 1970s. (Photo courtesy Beeker’s General Store) pastry boxes, wedding dresses a nativity scene and more that were purchased from Tiedtke’s; photos of the store, along with written memories and the like.

The display, “Holy Toledo, It’s Tiedtke’s” will be featured until Jan. 6 as part of this year’s holiday season at Beeker’s located at 226 East Front Street, Pemberville. Business hours are MondaySaturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m.

Kids’ improv signups Registration is open for the winter session of Rep Ed classes in “IMPROV!” Classes, which are open to ages 7-17, will run Jan. 6-Feb. 24.

In the family-friendly session, students will learn the fundamentals of improve through games and exercises that help develop strong ensemble and character work.

Students will develop stage presence, self-confidence, communication skills, and respect for other performers and their creativity. The session culminates with a showcase demonstration performance.

For more info, visit toledorep.org or call 419-243-9277.

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Economic Development Foundation are sponsoring the first Jolly Holiday Oregon Business Decoration Contest.

Through Dec. 24, all businesses along Navarre Avenue are invited to create tasteful, creative exterior lighting and holiday décor displays.

There will be one winner, and many honorable mentions. A Facebook page has been set up where votes can be cast. Tag the competition at JollyHolidayOregonOH. Patrons are encouraged to post pictures with decorated businesses to the page.

Those without Facebook can email their votes to director@embchamber.org or mail to Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce, 4350 Navarre Ave., Ste. C, Oregon, OH, 43616.

The winner will receive a trophy, bragging rights, a $100 Visa gift card and a write up in The Press.

Sharing the Love Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) is participating in the 10th annual Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the promotion.

Through Jan. 2, 2018, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to the cus-

After 91 years of thrilling basketball fans all over the world, the Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2018 “Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour” to Huntington Center in Toledo Saturday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m.

The Globetrotters feature the world’s largest collection of elite dunkers, including six players who have competed in the annual College Slam Dunk contest held during Final Four weekend, a Guinness World Record holder for slam dunks, and the 2016 winner of the popular TV show “The Dunk King.”

All-star showmen include Big Easy Lofton, Hi-Lite Bruton, Ant Atkinson, and Hammer Harrison, as well as fan favorites Firefly Fisher, Bull Bullard, Thunder Law and Cheese Chisholm. To match the growing popularity of the Globetrotters’ female stars, the team will feature four female players – the largest female roster in team history – including TNT Lister, Ace Jackson, Hoops Green, and Torch George.

The highflying dunks do not end with the players, as 2018 will also mark the debut of the “Flying Globies” – an amazing acrobatic trampoline dunk team.

Additionally, the 2018 tour marks the return of the Globetrotters’ longtime nemesis, the Washington Generals. After a long-standing series which saw the Generals lose more than 14,000 times, the team is back from a two-year hiatus to rebuild and refocus around one goal – to beat the Globetrotters.

Tickets start at $28.50 and are now available at harlemglobetrotters.com, ticketmaster.com, the Huntington Center box office, or by phone at 800-745-3000.

Info on group and scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.

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Take steps to manage stress during holidays Blind cords Stress is a psychological and physiological occurrence that we all experience in some form on a daily basis.

Stress can be a very useful tool to the body, giving it added adrenaline and increasing focus, but too much stress can lead to anxiety, high blood pressure, headaches and stomach aches.

Although it may not always be clear, stress has a profound impact on the way people act and feel. Learning to manage stress can be an important step to living a healthier and more complete lifestyle.

Applying proper stress management techniques is critical to relieving the negative stress-distress-that build up over time.

Putting even one of the stress relief techniques below into practice can be an important first step toward better health.

• Acknowledge your stressors – Try to take a step back and look subjectively at the people around you. Look at the current and past situations that cause or have caused any sort of anxiety and try to hone

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Talking to a close friend or a family member when something is really stressing you out is sometimes the best medicine.

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in on those things that are constantly on your mind. The sooner you figure out the root cause, you can work on reducing that stressor.

• Talk to someone – Keeping anxiety bottled up inside only makes it worse in the long run. Talking to a close friend or a family member when something is really stressing you out is sometimes the best

medicine.

• Exercise – Exercising increases endorphins that are release into the brain.

Endorphins give that “euphoric” feeling, helping to limit the pain and reduce stress levels. Exercising also improves self-esteem by helping you feel stronger and more physically fit.

• Meditation – Meditation is designed to help you focus solely on the present.

This can give you a chance to forget about the things that are stressful and refresh your body and mind. Meditation also helps you focus on your breathing, which can help you calm down when you are entrenched in a stressful state of mind.

• Do something fun – All too often, people who are stressed are so focused on the things that trigger their anxiety that they do not remember to take some time out for themselves. It is healthy to get away from stressful situations and do something you enjoy – read a book, turn on your favorite television show or take up a hobby you have always wanted to try.

For more helpful healthy tips, call Lampkowski-Sowle at 419-874-3578.

Five ways to squeeze in your holiday workout

By Gina Sares ProMedica HealthConnect The holiday season is revving up fast; don’t let your fitness goals take the back burner.

“Exercising through the holidays is very important,” reminds Sommer Vriezelaar, ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club. “With the increase of holiday stress, food, parties, shopping and frequent visitors, it’s a great way to de-stress and focus on you, which will increase your positive mood and holiday spirit.”

Here are five tips from Sommer on how to squeeze in a holiday workout when schedules are busy: • Get it on your calendar. Schedule regular workouts just as you would schedule work meetings or social events so you

have time dedicated to your fitness. But give yourself some flexibility. Even if you have to change your scheduled workout time, you’re making a commitment to keep exercise at the forefront throughout the season.

• Keep your equipment with you.

Wear your running or walking shoes as much as you can and find ways to use them throughout the day. Keep a jump rope or light weight in your car for a quick workout on the road. And don’t forget to keep motivation with you, too. Inspirational memos or upbeat music can come in handy, especially when you’re traveling.

• Make it a family affair. Talk to your family in advance and bring some new, active traditions to your holiday season.

Sign up for a holiday walk together, have a dance competition or set up a game of hide-

and-seek. If you’re staying with family, ask if they have any fitness equipment you can use and if they’d like to join in.

• Redefine your workout. Even the best plans get derailed. When there’s no way to get in a workout, get creative and find ways to move your body any way you can. Play with the kids outside, help with housework or shovel snow. Keep movement a priority, but be realistic about your schedule and responsibilities.

• Try something new. Is there a workout that you’ve been wanting to try or a park that you’ve been wanting to visit? Ask a gym about a guest or trial pass or schedule a personal training session. The excitement of a new experience will keep you motivated and give you a jump start to a healthier year.

For more healthy tips, visit promedicahealthconnect.org.

remain threat to children A new study shows that window blind cords continue to be a serious threat to children, despite decades of voluntary safety standards for these products.

Over the 26-year study period, almost 17,000 children were treated in emergency departments for injuries related to window blinds and 271 children died, most from strangulation after becoming entangled in window blind cords.

“We’ve known about this problem since the 1940s, yet we continue to see these deaths. This is simply unacceptable because we know how to prevent them,” said Gary Smith, MD, DrPH, Director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

“There are affordable cordless blinds and shades on the market now that are safe. What we need is for all manufacturers to simply eliminate accessible cords in their products. That’s the solution.”

Dr. Smith says because the voluntary standards aren’t working, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission needs to mandate that window blind manufacturers only sell products that are safe for children.

For parents who have corded blinds in their home, experts say the best solution is to remove them, but if it’s not possible to replace them all at once, start with the rooms where your child spends the most time, such as the living room and bedroom. Move furniture away from windows so that children can’t climb on it and access cords.

“For young children exploring their environments, tragedy can strike quickly when corded window blinds are accessible,” said Smith.

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N O I T N ATTE If you purchased a dog license from the Oregon Public Library, please check your dog license number.

We are looking for the owners of the following dog licenses:

• License # 2018-06319 (purchased on December 4, 2017) • License # 2018-06328 (purchased between Dec. 4 and December 5, 2017)

Please call the Dog Tag Hotline at 419-213-4322 ASAP and leave your name and mobile number.

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FIRST ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Christmas Eve 9 AM Worship & 7 PM Candlelight & Holy Communion

Come celebrate the miracle of Christ’s birth with these local churches.

1121 Grasser Street Oregon, OH. 419-693-7128

Faith United Methodist 3415 Starr Ave. Oregon, OH

Christmas Eve

9 am Advent Worship 6 pm Lessons & Carols 10 pm Candlelight & Communion

Christmas Day

10 am Holy Communion

St. Mark Lutheran Church

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 7:00 pm

611 Woodville Road, East Toledo

We would love to have you join us!

Let us help put Christ into your Christmas.

Join us for a traditional Candlelight Service.

Celebrate Our Savior’s Birth

Enjoy hand bells, carols, candles, and Christ!

6:30 pm: Wassail Bowl.

Christmas Eve

Come early and enjoy the old Christmas tradition of spiced cider before the service.

4:00 p.m. - Family Service with Holy Communion and Candlelight 11:00 p.m. - Festival Service with Holy Communion and Candlelight

7:00 pm: Start of the Christmas Eve Service.

26535 Pemberville Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551 (between St. Rtes. 795 & 163)

Join us Christmas Eve

Sunday, December 24, 2017 10:15 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Day Service Festival Eucharist Service

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Christmas Eve

9 am Advent Worship 6 pm Lessons & Carols 10 pm Candlelight & Communion

Christmas Day

10 am Holy Communion

Come join us on Christmas Eve Family Worship, 7 p.m.

Traditional Worship, 11 p.m.

First St. John Lutheran Church

Music begins at 6:30 pm

Christmas Eve Service 7:00 pm

2471 Seaman St., Toledo www.¿rststjohn.com

1213 Washington St. Genoa, OH. www.stjohnsgenoa.org

December 24, 2017

10:00 am Sunday Service Every Week Dr. Don J. Giesmann, Senior Pastor Ryan D. Shields, Assistant Pastor

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St. Ignatius Church CHRISTMAS MASS Christmas Eve - December 24 4:00pm Children’s Mass 6:30pm Mass Midnight Mass

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Christmas Eve Services

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4155 Pickle Road – Oregon, OH 43616 princeofpeaceoregon.com Christmas Eve Worship at 4:00, 6:00, and 11:00 pm (Carols and Lessons, Communion and Candlelight)

We invite you to celebrate Christmas at St. John St. John Lutheran Church 21140 W. Toledo St. (SR 579) Williston, Ohio CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND ADVENT TEA Sun. December 17th at 7:00 PM Celebrate the birth of the Savior with our kids. Light refreshments served following the program.

LAST SUNDAY IN ADVENT WORSHIP SAT. DEC. 23 AT 5 PM AND SUN. DEC. 24 AT 9:45 AM Join us as we make a joyful noise with favorite hymns in anticipation of the birth of the Baby Jesus.

LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE Thurs. Dec. 21 at 7:00 PM A service of comfort and hope for those who have trouble finding the joys of the holiday season. You are not alone.

Find comfort here. Our STEPHEN MINISTERS will be available this evening.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES AT 4 PM AND 7 PM Come. Celebrate with worship, scripture, and song at this beautiful family worship experience.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE AT 11 PM Join the St. John family as we gather together to share the light of Christ with one another and take the beloved light into the world. www.stjohnwilliston.org (419) 836-5514

Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 24th 7:00pm Christmas Music Candlelight Service Holy Communion Refreshments Following

Bells of Christmas!

Genoa Trinity United Methodist Main & 4th Street • SR 163 • Genoa, OH • 419-855-3575

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Wishing you a very

Merry Christmas Come home for Christmas at

FIRST ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Christmas Eve 9 AM Worship & 7 PM Candlelight & Holy Communion

725 Navarre Ave. Toledo, OH.

The Birth of Jesus will be celebrated at Grace Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 9:00am Morning Worship with Holy Communion 7:00pm Candlelight Service with Holy Communion 9:45pm Music Recital

Christmas Eve Service 5:30 pm Eastminster United Presbyterian Church

Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel which means, “God is with us!”

1121 Grasser Street Oregon, OH. 419-693-7128

10:30pm Candlelight Service with Holy Communion Join Us at 19225 W. Witty Rd. Elmore, Ohio 43416

Praising, Growing, Serving in Jesus’ Name

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Christmas at Ashland Church 2350 Starr Ave., Oregon, Ohio Sunday Dec. 17, 10:00 am A wonderful Christmas worship where we will see that the ordinary becomes extraordinary in light of the birth of Jesus. The shepherds - they were hard working, average men just doing their job when all of a sudden the dark night became bright as the sun and they were directed where to find a new born baby who was God in the flesh. They would become the first to tell others the good news that Jesus is born and the kingdom of God had come to earth.

At First Congregational Church, faith has a home.

Bring your family to ours, as we celebrate Christ through a blended service featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary music.

Sunday Dec. 24, 10:00 am

PASTOR LARRY VRIEZELAAR

Begin your Christmas Eve morning by hearing our 5 octave bell choir play “O come all ye faithful” followed by singing “Angels from the realms of glory” and “Hark the herald Angels sing.” As he is doing each Sunday in advent, Pastor Jeff will share an advent wreath story with the children gathered around. The Christmas message will focus on what the angels were announcing to the shepherds – not just that a baby had been born, rather that God had come to bring abundant and eternal life to all who would put their faith in Him.

Sunday Dec. 24, 7:00 pm Would you like to sing “Joy to the World”, O Come all ye Faithful”, “Away in a manger”, O Holy Night” and more. Join us on Christmas Eve to do just that. Wonder and Glory, is a power-packed music worship service that uniquely involves people of all ages in the telling of the birth of Jesus Christ through the combination of scripture, fresh arrangements of bestloved carols, incredible new congregational worship songs, and dynamic anthems. Bring all generations together to sing the songs and tell the story of Jesus birth. Our worship will conclude with each person lighting a candle as together we sing, “Silent Night, Holy Night.”

Join us for our beautiful Christmas Eve Candlelight Service held on Sunday, December 24th @ 6pm Learn more and watch our services online at firstchurchtoledo.com 2315 Collingwood Blvd.

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Toledo

Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., programs include: Pictionary for ages 11-18, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.

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.

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 floor Cancer Center Library at Mercy St. Anne Hospital.

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

Oregon

Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., programs include: Designing December with Crazy Cow Graphics for Teens, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. GED Classes, Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 419-259-5250 for details.

Tree Commission Meeting, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., City of Oregon Community Room, 5330 Seaman Rd. Public is invited.

VFW Post 9816, 1802 Ashcroft, will be open Christmas Day at 1 p.m. Dinner will be served at 3 p.m. The post holds euchre tournaments every Sunday 2 p.m.

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. Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society Museum, 1133 Grasser St. open Thursdays from 10 a.m.2 p.m. or by appointment. See new displays. For info, call 419-693-7052.

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.

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. Contact: Allan Hoar at 419-698-3733 or visit GreateasternTMC. ToastmastersClubs.org for info.

James Wes Hancock” Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave, open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Daily activities include bingo, cardio drumming, line dancing, fitness classes, exercise, Euchre, Bunco, Mahjong and health screenings. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. daily. $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 & older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078.

Quilts of Compassion seeks quilters to help make quilts for local charities, hospitals and disaster victims. No experience required. The group meets the last Wed. of the month 1-3 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Call Flo at 419693-3766.

Northwood

Northwood Food Distribution, Dec. 20 from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Josie Reinhart Community Room, 6000 Wales Rd. Northwood Block Watch Meeting, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m., 2100 Tracy Rd. A discussion of the year in review, followed by a holiday potluck. Open to all. Bring a dish to pass, along with new toys and new or gently used mittens and hats for the Christmas Food Basket Giveaway.

Northwood VFW 2984 Fish Fries Fridays from 5-7:45 p.m. Featuring all-you-can-eat fish. Steaks, chicken and shrimp also available. Sunday breakfasts 9 a.m.-noon. Public welcome.

Live Music, Tues. 7:30 p.m., Northwood VFW, 102 W. Andrus Rd. Bluegrass and acoustic music plus country.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every 3rd Sat. of the

month at 9 a.m. at Northwood Church of God, Coy & Curtice roads. For info, call 419-693-0260.

Free Home Safety Assessments & Smoke Detector Installation Program offered by Northwood Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, city residents may contact the fire chief at 419-690-1647 or email firechief@ ci.northwood.oh.us.

Jerusalem Twp.

Board of Trustees Meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 6 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.

Elmore

Salvation Army Angel Tree is set up at Red, White and Brew, 368 Rice St. Harris-Elmore Library, 328 Toledo St. presents LEGO Club the 1st Mon. of each month from 4:305:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Harris-Elmore Public Library will be held Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., instead of Monday, Dec. 11.

Card Playing the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m. at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State St. Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, located in Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. (corner of Witty & SR 51), open Tues. & Thurs. at 11 a.m.; lunch served at noon (reservations for lunch required by 10 a.m. the day before). Blood pressure & blood oxygen screenings 2nd Tues. of each month; blood sugar & blood pressure screenings last Tues. of each month; educational / informational speakers on Tues.; Euchre game every Tues. & Thurs. after lunch. For reservations, call 419-862-3874.

Elmore Historical Society Monthly Meetings are held on the 3rd Sun. of every month at 1 p.m. at the Historical Society Building.

Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. (weather permitting). Call 419392-1112 for info.

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Educational/informational speakers on Wed.; Pinochle Mon. & Wed. after lunch; Dominoes Fri. after lunch. Reservations: 419-855-4491.

Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Fri. 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices.

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Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Sat. of the month 10 a.m.-noon, Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.

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Food Pantry sponsored by the Firebelles fire department auxiliary every 3rd Mon. of the month, 4-6 p.m., Walbridge Municipal Building, 705 N. Main St. Community meal served at 4 p.m.

Millbury

New Year’s Eve Fundraiser to Benefit Lorin’s Lung Transplant, Dec. 31, Millbury Fireman’s Rec Hall, 28410 Oak St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Music by Vintage Riff. Dinner provided by Country Catering. Beer, soft drink included. Silent auction, toast at midnight. BYOB. Tickets are $50 and are available by calling Deb Grimes at 419-836-1441.

Free Community Meal, 3rd Wed. of every month from 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, corner of Main and Cherry. Everyone welcome. On Dec. 20, Kerry Patrick Clark will present a concert following the meal. The meal is free; a freewill offering will be accepted for the concert.

Walbridge

Euchre Tournaments at Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St., Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7 from 1 p.m. until finished. $10 entry fee includes lunch. First-, second- and thirdplace prizes; fourth-place wins free entry to next tournament. No smoking; no food or drink to be brought in. Sponsored by the Auxiliary.

Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., programs include: Students in Action Tutoring for all grade school kids every Thurs. from 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Kinderskills for Kids (ages 3-6) every Tues. at 5 p.m. – stories and movement activities to promote motor skill development.

Food Pantry sponsored by the Firebelles fire department auxiliary every 3rd Mon. of the month, 4-6 p.m., Walbridge Municipal Building, 705 N. Main St. Community meal served at 4 p.m.

Walbridge VFW Bingo, first and third Sun. of each month, 109 S. Main St. Lightning bingo at 1 p.m.; regular bingo at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks available. New games; higher prizes. Sponsored by the Auxiliary. Call 419-666-0367 for info.

Support Group for Families and Friends who are Dealing with a Loved One’s Heroin/Opiate Addiction Mon. 6:30-8 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 705 N. Main St. Sponsored by Mainstreet Church. For info, call 419-838-7600.

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Inspirational Message of the Week: Waiting on the Lord In this season of advent, we are told to wait upon the Lord, and reminded that this is more than just a time of waiting expectantly for Christmas. Waiting for Christmas is a microcosm of the cosmic wait experienced by creation in waiting for the Creator to take the form of creation and become man. Waiting can be hard, especially for the young, whose time horizons make days seem like years, but as we age, waiting gets easier as time seems to go by quicker with each passing year. How long is too long can also depend on what you are experiencing. Waiting to see the dentist can seem like an eternity when you have a toothache, whereas waiting for a delicious meal can be something we savor.

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—Psalm 27:13-14 NIV

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Real Estate Transfers Week ending Dec. 1 Carroll Township 11/27/17 Robert C & Patricia De Groot, Trustees to Cindy Gillmore Peck, 6468 Teal Bend, $37,500.

11/29/17 Sharon A Cutcher, Trustee to Timonthy R Walker, 8832 W Canada Goose Ct, $69,000.

11/30/17 September Lynn Reau, Joseph C Reau, & Virginia Marcene Davis to James A & Roseann Dhume, 9171 W Genzman Rd, $135,000.

12/1/17 Commodore Bank to Michael R Madick, 6409 Teal Bend, $72,500.

Catawba Township 11/27/17 Catawaba Bay Condominiums LLC to Jeffrey A & Joy E Reep, 1529 E North Pointe Dr, $459,888.

11/29/17 Sunshine Estates Builders LLC to Sean & Grace Kennedy, 2631 N Chateau Dr, $527,511.

12/1/17 Parke E Smith to Thomas V & Francine R Eaton, 1859 NW Catawba Rd #144, $103,400.

12/1/17 Robert P & Margaret Mary Sundin to Margaret S Smith, 5159 Blue Teal Dr, $62,000.

12/1/17 Sunshine Estates Builders LLC to Brad F & Sonja M Bolinski, 2601 N Chateau Dr, $549,533.

Clay Township 11/27/17 Anna M Cruthers to Matthew V & Jennifer L Miller, 23897 W Meadow Dr, $120,000.

11/28/17 Christopher K Runnels II to Dustin James Richard & Brooke E Moll, 23226 W Edgefield Dr, $69,570.

Elmore 12/1/17 351 Rice Street LLC to Michael L & Connie S DeStazio, 351 Rice St, $35,000.

Genoa Corp.

11/28/17 Dennis Hennen, Karen Koester, Jodi Espinoza, & Joan Johnson to Alexander Espinoza, 209 E 10th St, $129,000.

Danbury Township 11/28/17 South Emerald Properties LLC to Lawrence S & Alyssa M Soloff, 2206 S Emerald Shores Dr, $305,000.

11/29/17 Marblehead Partners LLC to Charlene R Fleisher, 470 N Lake Pine Dr Unit 5, $85,000.

12/1/17 Dane L Mark, Trustee to Everett E Wehrly Jr & Vicki Detray, 790 Englebeck Rd, $34,900.

12/1/17 Robert L Wadsworth, Trustee to Bernard

C & Eileen A Knoble, Vacant lot S Church Rd, $235,000.

12/1/17 JLR Stables LLC to Horse Haven Stables LLC, 6337 & 6367 E Bayshore Rd, $622,000.

12/1/17 Nathan & Amber Keirns to Mathew A Kerzee & Kurt Riester, 414-4 N Lake Pine Dr, $112,000.

Marblehead Corp 11/29/17 Robert A & Mary E Hendricks to Robert S Hanline, 461 Bay Point Blvd, $950,000.

Port Clinton Corp 11/27/17 Matthew Robert Hille to Charlene E Wiechman, 520 Alice St, $145,000.

Portage Township 11/28/17 Patricia A Wilson to Vanessa & Steven Thomas, 16 N Sandpiper Ct, $58,000.

11/30/17 Dolores & Robert Grimm to Michael J Hubay, 2653 East Harbor Rd, $93,500.

Put In Bay Village School 11/29/17 Mary Wells to Golden Rain LLC, 621 Colony Rd, $215,000.

12/1/17 David W & Rachael N Stubblebine to Melanie Riebe, 35 Lakeview, $165,000.

12/1/17 CGH Limited Inc to James Vorst, 1561 Airline Dr, $330,000.

12/1/17 Nicholas & Simona Michael to Walter F & Joyce P Senney, Lot 126 & 127 Bay View, $249,000.

Put In Bay Corp 11/27/17 PIB Island Company LLC to Christine Ann Herchick, 487 Langram Rd Unit#2-8, $259,000.

Salem Township 11/29/17 Carol Tabbert, Trustee to Nathan A & Susan Jennings, 389 S Toussaint Portage, $185,000.

Oak Harbor Corp 11/27/17 WFRF, LLC to Gordon C & Lavina D Cochran, 255 Harvest Ln, $148,500.

11/28/17 James A & Roseann M Dhume to Matthew T & Jazzman M Tolbert, 408 W Main St, $223,000.

12/1/17 Gordon Land Holding Company LLC to Amy M Slates & Christopher M Bergman, 448 & 452 Plantation Ln, $20,000.

Snowy Owl spotting A Snowy Owl is spotted on a utility pole along SR 590, just south of Velliquette Road, Oak Harbor. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Lesniewicz)

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Banquet honors Genoa’s Lay, Gibsonburg’s Brubaker

By Brian Liskai Special to The Press Liskai2x@roadrunner.com Fremont Speedway wrapped up its 66th anniversary season Dec. 2 in Sandusky, crowning the 2017 champions along with recognizing the top 10 in points in the four weekly divisions at “The Track That Action Built.”

The champions and top 10 in points in the All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads FAST 410 Championship Series presented by Ohio Logistics and the JLH General Contractor FAST 305 Championship Series presented by Engine Pro also received their hardware.

Prior to handing out the point fun monies Fremont Speedway Promoter Rich Farmer also handed out special recognition awards to employees Sue Lohr, David Castillo and Mary Kramer. He also praised the push truck teams for their efforts in 2017. Farmer awarded the Alex Burkett Business Partner Award to Roots Poultry of Fremont. Kistler Engines was awarded the Engine Builder of the Year honor for 2017.

Farmer told the crowd the recent sale of the Fremont Speedway business to the Sandusky Agricultural Society will help ensure the future of the race track and the fairgrounds. “You won’t notice any changes. The same people will be at the track working to make sure the teams and fans have an enjoyable evening at the races,’ he said.

Then it was time to hand out the awards and point fund money for the top 10 in points in the Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints. Following is a look at the top 10 in points for 2017:

Champion – Byron Reed, Monclova.

Reed scored his seventh track title by competing in 12 of the 14 A-mains missing only the two BOSS non-wing events. He racked up 7 top five finishes including four wins (April 22, June 17, July 1 and Aug. 16) to run his career total at Fremont to 36 placing him 12th on the track’s all-time win list.

Reed’s average A-main finishing position was seventh.

2. Bryan Lay, Genoa. Tied with Stuart Brubaker – Lay competed in 12 of the 14 A-mains, missing only the two BOSS nonwing events. He recorded 4 top five finishes including his 5th career win at Fremont on June 10th. He also scored 9 top 10 finishes.

Lay’s average A-main finishing position was seventh.

3. Stuart Brubaker, Gibsonburg – A three time Fremont Speedway 305 track champion Brubaker competed in 13 of the 14 A-mains, missing only the seasonending BOSS show. He racked up 4 top five and 10 top 10 finishes including a seasonbest second on July 8. His average A-main finishing position was ninth.

4. D.J. Foos, Fremont – The 2017 FAST champion and 2012 Fremont 305 track champion competed in 12 of the 14 A-mains, missing only the pair of BOSS events. He recorded 4 top five finishes including backto-back wins on Aug. 5 and Sept. 9 to run his career total at the track to 11. Foos also racked up 9 top 10 finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of eighth.

5. Chris Andrews, Sandusky – Andrews competed in 12 of the 14 A-mains, missing only the two BOSS events. He recorded 6 top five finishes including a season-best runner-up finish on Aug. 15th and four third place runs.

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By Brian Liskai Special to The Press Liskai2x@roadrunner.com Gibsonburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nate Dussel was ofďŹ cial crowned season champion of the 305 Sprints as Fremont Speedway wrapped up its 66th anniversary season in Sandusky.

Elmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alvin Roepke ďŹ nished ďŹ fth and Lindseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steve Rando closed at tenth place. Gibsonburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Justin Adams is Rookie of the Year.

Following is a look at the top 10 in points in the Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints: Champion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nate Dussel, Gibsonburg NG DIracking â&#x20AC;&#x201C;NIn up his second consecutive E P Fremont championship, Dussel competed in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2017, missing only the last show of the year. He recorded a remarkable 9 top ďŹ ve ďŹ nishes including a win on July 8. Combined with his ďŹ rst ever 360 win at the track Dussel now has 23 career victories at Fremont. He also racked up 11 top 10 ďŹ nishes. Besides his win, Dussel recorded a pair of runner-up ďŹ nishes and ďŹ ve third place runs. His average A-main ďŹ nishing position was an incredible 5th.

2. John Ivy, Fremont. The three time 410, two time 305 and former dirt truck Fremont track champion competed in all 15 of the A-mains in 2015 to ďŹ nish just four points away from the championship. Ivy recorded an incredible 10 top ďŹ ve ďŹ nishes including four wins (May 13, June 24, Aug. 5 and Aug. 22) to run his remarkable career total to 56 at Fremont placing him ďŹ fth on the trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time win list. Besides his wins Ivy scored three runner-up ďŹ nishes on route to an average A-main ďŹ nishing position of ďŹ fth.

3. Paul Weaver, Fremont. A two time 305 track champion and the 2017 FAST champion competed in all 15 A-mains in 2017 ďŹ nishing just ďŹ ve points away from the championship. He racked up a remarkable 11 top ďŹ ve ďŹ nishes including four wins (April 22, June 10, Aug. 15 and 16) to run his career total at Fremont to 45 placing him seventh on the trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time win list. He also recorded a pair of runner-up ďŹ nishes on route to an average A-main ďŹ nishing position of sixth.

4. Brandon Moore, Clyde. Moore competed in 14 of the 15 A-mains, missing only the Aug. 15 event. He recorded ďŹ ve top ďŹ ve and 11 top 10 ďŹ nishes. Moore scored his ďŹ rst career Fremont win on May 27th and had an average A-main ďŹ nishing position of eighth.

5. Alvin Roepke, Elmore. Roepke competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains, missing the ďŹ nal two events of 2017. He scored six top ďŹ ve ďŹ nishes including a pair of season-best runner-up positions on June 10 and July 8.

He recorded nine top 10 ďŹ nishes en route to an average A-main ďŹ nishing position of seventh.

6. Kyle Capodice, Sandusky. Capodice competed in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2017, missing only the June 17 event. He recorded ďŹ ve top ďŹ ve and 11 top 10 ďŹ nishes including a season-best runner-up ďŹ nish on May 13. His average A-main ďŹ nishing position was seventh.

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Elmore's Alvin Roepke. (Fremont Speed way file photo by Rick Sherer) trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 305 champion and a two tim 360 Fremont champion, raced in all 1 A-mains in 2017. He recorded four top ďŹ v and eight top 10 ďŹ nishes including a wi on Sept. 9 to run his career total to 35 a Fremont, placing him 13th on the track all-time win list. Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average A-mai ďŹ nishing position was ninth.

8. Jamie Miller, Fremont. Miller com peted in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2017 missing only the last show of the year. H recorded three top ďŹ ve and seven top 1 ďŹ nishes including a season-best third o Aug. 22. His average A-main ďŹ nishing pos tion was 12th.

9. Seth Schneider, Fremont. Schneide competed in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2017 missing only the Sept. 16th event. He re corded ďŹ ve top 10 ďŹ nishes includin his ďŹ rst ever win on July 29. His averag A-main ďŹ nishing position was 11th.

10. Steve Rando, Lindsey. Rando com peted in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2017 missing only opening night. He recorde six top ďŹ ve and 10 top 10 ďŹ nishes includin wins on June 17 and July 1 to run his caree total to 11 at Fremont. His average A-mai ďŹ nishing position was 8th.

Rookie of the year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Justin Adams Gibsonburg. Justin ďŹ nished 13th in th trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s points, competing in nine of the 1 A-mains. He had a season-best ďŹ nish o 14th on June 24.

In related news at the banquet, Rand Mapus, trustee for the Fremont Speedwa Hall of Fame, announced the class to be in ducted on June 2, 2018. The drivers to b enshrined are Skip Miller, Jimmy Lease and Lin Potter. Also to be inducted are me chanics/car builders/car owners Larry an Bud Gill, Don and Ron Keegan, Jay Engle and Dick Hazard. Being inducted under th special contributor category will be Joe an Shirley Thompson.

For more information go to www fremontohspeedway.com or on Faceboo at www.facebook.com/FremontSpeedwa or on Twitter https://twitter.com FremontSpeedway

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25636 Bradner, Genoa 26081 EBroadway, Walbridge 23754 W. Meadow, Genoa 2765 WoodsEdge, Perrysbur 29033 Fostoria, Millbury 4320 Garden Park, Toledo 1831 Bond, Toledo 1718 SpringForest, Oregon 1307 West, Genoa 1951 Carvelle, Northwood 3090 Villa, Toledo 4008 Marlaine, Toledo 5533 Cresthaven, Toledo 24267 Reservation, Curtice 2401 ValleyBrook, Toledo 2016 Glen Arbor, Toledo 3332 Cromwell, Oregon 112 E. Perry, Walbridge 262 Cyril, Toledo 40 Acres in Woodville 909 Superior, Genoa 5108 Bayshore, Oregon 304 Erie, Woodville

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OREGON APARTMENTS

East Toledo- 2 Bedroom House, 361 Lemert/Starr Ave, Washer/Dryer Hook-up, Fenced Yard, $575/mo. +Deposit, 419-693-1673

2 Bedroom Townhouse washer/dryer hook-ups $575/Month +Utilities

EAST- 3 Bedroom Lower $450/mo, 1 Bedroom Lower $325/mo, 2 bedroom Lower $400/mo +Deposit/Utilities, Appliances, No Pets.

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2 Bedroom, Heat Included, Patio, Appliances, $525/month 2 Bedroom, All Electric, Appliances, Christmas special $495/Month +Utilities.

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GENOA Townhouse, 710B Buckeye St., 2 Bedrooms, W/D Hook-up, No Pets, No Smoking, $600/month +$600 deposit, 419-862-3299 Gibsonburg 4 bed house, in country, 1 ½ bath, 3,000sq ft., no pets, no smoking, Woodmore Schools. $800 mo. + deposit. 419-637-7078 Northwood- Awesome 2 bedroom twinplex. 3927 Plumey Rd. Apt. A. All on one floor. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher included. Washer/dryer hookup, Florida room, central air, garage. $695 mo + security/utilities, pets negotiable. 419-693-5085

The Press delivers more of these prime buyers to you than any other media. We deliver The Suburban Press and the Metro Press to more than 32,000 homes in 23 communities in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties including: Curtice, East Toledo, Elmore, Genoa, Gibsonburg, Lake Township, Luckey, Millbury, Northwood, Oak Harbor, Oregon, Walbridge and Woodville.

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Replacement windows. Nice yard & landscaping. 1 car att garage w/additional outbldgs for storage. SP4896 MARBLEHEADâ&#x20AC;Ś INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND in this commercial property on Main Street Marblehead. 2 apartments, barbershop and potential for 3 retail areas. Back decks with lake views. SP4901

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2157 W. Fremont Rd. PORT CLINTON - $77,000 NEW PRICE! Live here and run a business from your home. Great exposure next to State Rt. 2 exit. UNZONED. Originally built as fruit stand; currently rented as church at $450/MO + utilities. Billboard rented at $600.

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661 E. CR 117 WOODVILLE - $192,000 Unique property - 4 BR with extra one bedroom apartment attached. 3.654 acres total with river frontage across the road. 2 car detached garage, and extra storage shop 40 x 24 and silo tower plus older bldgs. Call Bernie Hammer 419-307-4060.

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CDL A Drivers Needed, Local runs, Experience is required, $18-$20 per hr. First & Second Shift Positions.

Overtime & Hiring Bonus Available, Please call Eric (419) 837-9126

Corporation providing community based residences for adults with developmental disabilities has immediate need for direct care staff. Full and part-time positions available. We offer a a competitive wage, employee sponsored health care plan for full-time employees and a pension plan for both full and parttime employees.EOE Apply online at: communityresidential services.org

Hiring 3-4 Tax Preparers from January-April in Northwood and Oregon. If interested call 419-690-6390.

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Pay accordingly, anything with wheels. 419-870-0163 We buy most anything from your garage! 419-870-0163

NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE The following property will be sold by written bid by 9:00 a.m. MST on December 27, 2017 2016 Vanguard Dry Van trailer VIN: 5V8VC5320GM608334 2012 Mack CXU613 VIN: 1M1AW07Y8CM024123 To inquire about this item please call Jeremy Carter at 801-624-5453 Transportation Alliance Bank, 4185 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 84403

Thanks St. Jude, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Anne and all for prayers answered. JAH

HANDYMAN Electrical Service Upgrades, Whole house generators, Plumbing, Woodwork, Painting, Member of BBB Call 567-277-5333 (local)

Plumbing, Roofing, Doors, Masonry Repairs, Concrete Flat Work, 27 yrs. Experience, Insured. 419-307-0548

The Press Newspapers reserves the right to reject any advertising material we deem unacceptable. Please check your ad upon first insertion for accuracy. The newspaper will assume responsibility for the first publication only.

Compensation will be in the form of ad space or credit, not to exceed original cost of the ad. NO REFUNDS.

Do you need help cleaning? 30 years experience. We're honest, dependable. For reasonable rates please call Coni at 567-277-1297 or Julie 419-279-0099

BAY AREA CONCRETE New or Replace Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, Pole Barns, Porches, Stamped & Color Concrete Brick & Block work etc.

Veterans & Senior Citizens' Discounts Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured "No job to big, no job to small"

Mike Halka 419-350-8662 Oregon, OH. "Serving all of N.W. Ohio"

KNIERIEM PAINTING & WALLPAPERING EXTERIOR-INTERIOR Painting & wall papering; Interior wood refinishing; airless spray; power wash & blasting; silicone seal; refinishing aluminum siding; residential; church, farm.

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RAY'S HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Siding, Electrical Problems, Help for the Do-It-Yourselfer.

Small Jobs Welcome, 35+ Years Experience 419-836-4574 / 419-304-0583

Medical Clerk

Medical Clerk positions available in the Community Health Services Fremont and Fostoria locations. Data entry computer skills and general office experience are required. Candidates must have a friendly personality with excellent customer services skills, excellent phone etiquette and have the ability to work in a professional healthcare environment. An Associates degree is preferred. Interested candidates should email resumes to hr@fremontchs.com. Please visit www.fremontchs.com for more information.

Firewood- all hardwood, $70 per pickup truck load. Will deliver with gas fee. 419-707-7106 Seasoned Firewood $100 a rick. 4ft x 8ft. You haul. 419-699-6963

Licensed Practical Nurse Community Health Services is seeking a full-time LPN or Certified Medical Assistant to work in the Stony Ridge Location. The LPN will be responsible for triage, assessing patients, assisting Providers with patient care, patient education, monthly quality checks and logs, and other duties as assigned.

Interested candidates should email resumes to hr@fremontchs.com. Please visit www.fremontchs.com for more information.

Dental Assistant Community Health Services is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to work in Fremont and Fostoria locations. The dental assistant will be responsible for preparing operatory, sterilizing instruments, set up for procedures, update patient history in electronic dental record, assist dentists and hygienists as needed. Interested candidates should email resumes to hr@fremontchs.com. Please visit www.fremontchs.com for more information.

Chemical Dependency Counselor Full time position available for a CDC responsible for providing assessment, treatment and counseling to a broad range of individuals experiencing chemical dependency and mental health conditions. Successful candidate must collaborate with others, both within the organization and community. Position will report to staff Psychiatrist/Psychologist. Â Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in the behavioral sciences and Ohio LICDC/LISW license are required.

Office hours are Monday through Friday. Excellent Salary and benefits including vacation time, paid holidays and employer matched 401k. Possible Federal Loan Repayment.

Interested candidates should send resume to: Community Health Services, 2221 Hayes Avenue, Fremont, Ohio 43420; or email resume to humanresources@fremontchs.com.

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Firewood-Seasoned Oak Split 20â&#x20AC;? Over 200 Pieces. $150 Delivered 419-206-8522

B's COLLECTIBLES NEW, USED, BUY & SELL in (Harley's Treasures) 2616 Woodville Rd. Northwood (Great Eastern Plaza)

Wed.-Sun. (10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm) Coins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri.-Sun. Collectibles, Antiques to Modern, also, DVD's, CD's, Knives, Jewelry, Vintage Dolls, Tools, etc.

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Other vendor's have many items.

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Northwood Commons (Formerly Great Eastern) 2664 Woodville Rd. Dec. 23-24 Dec. 29,30,31 Bldg 2 Jean's entire booth 50% off excluding furniture. Furniture will be reduced!

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., records, VHS/DVD's & Players, Pokemon, record player, bikes, lamps, knick knacks, quilts, outdoor furniture, National Championship rings, kitchenware, birdhouses and feeders, puzzles,TV's, bedding, linens, and sewing machine. For more information call Jean 419-277-9083.

Concert Grand Piano $300, Spinet Coronet Piano $250, Gulbranson Organ $50, Hammond electric organ $50. 419-849-2988

67.5â&#x20AC;?x49.5â&#x20AC;? Picture Window- Vinyl, 2 Sliders With Screens, Like New, $150 Must Sell, 419-654-1317

Antique Interior Doors from 1920's, $95/ea. 419-836-9754 ATM:1 Nautilus Hyosung & 1 Tranax Hyosung Computer Corp.

If interested call 419-290-1861 after 10am.

Bird Cage, 15â&#x20AC;?x15â&#x20AC;?x22â&#x20AC;? w/natural Perch. $30; Bike Pump w/PSI guage. $7.50; 8' Foot Fruit Picker, New, $15; 419-450-7156

Christmas Resin Victorian ornaments. Bead Garland- great condition $20 All. 419-836-7276 Cookie Jar & Pitcher by Fitz & Floyd elves on a tree $20 & nutcracker sweets $65 beautiful!

419-836-7270 Fire Wood For Sale- Cut, Split, Cured, Curtice Area, 419-836-8192 Husquavarna 2 snowblowers.

Electric start, light power steering, brand new, 24' wide. $699 each.

330-205-4242 Hyundai Commercial HCP 9100 gas powered air compressor.

Retail $950. Must sell $300.

419-898-2404 King flannel sheet set. Washed never used $20. 419-836-7276 Men's Snowmobile Suit- Columbia Omni Tech, excellent condition, size medium. $50. 419-836-7276 Radio Flyer double seat red wagon, $20. Turtle sandbox $10, Crab sandbox $10. Call/text 419-654-3453 Step 2 Pedal Tractor & Cart. $25.

Call/text 419-654-3453 Under the counter Radio/TV. Works great. $50. Call or text 419654/3453

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Children's Riding Gear, includes full suites, helmets, goggles, boots & chest shields. $125 OBO. Call/text 419-654-3453

Beautiful Orange Tabby, neutered, front declawed, male, 7 years old, good w/other animals once comfortable, not good w/children, territorial w/visitors at times, needs an understanding & loving owner.

Needs to be able to go outside.

He has a lot of personality and we love him dearly but now we have small children and need to ďŹ nd him a place thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make him happy.

Call/Text: 419-266-2349

Collectible Dolls/Bears: 20th Anniversary Boyds Bears $10, Campbell Soup Doll $3, Raggedy Ann $4, Ziggy Dolls, Various Holidays, $4 each, 419-450-7156

HARLEY'S TREASURES 2616 Woodville Rd. Northwood (Great Eastern Plaza) Open Wed.-Sun. 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm Consignment available.

Many different types of merchandise for sale! Antiques to modern, several vendors.

Vendor's Wanted Space sizes 10'x10' & 10'x20'.

For information call Terry 419-635-6619.

Vendors have lots of Christmas Items!

Nikko Christmastime 8 cup coffee pot and 13â&#x20AC;? Hors d'oeuvre tray. $10 each Walbridge. 419-661-1144 Northwood Flea Market, Bldg. #2 2660 Woodville Rd., Northwood (Great Eastern Center) Dec. 23-24 Dec. 29,30,31 Jean's entire booth 50% off excluding furniture. Furniture will be reduced!

Sat. 8am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm

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Antique Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine. Call or text for more info. $60 OBO. 419-654-3453

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Ladies size 10 knee length black leather coat with silver fox trim, new $600, sell $75. 419-693-0363

Jelly Belly snow cone machine with pre-freeze gel cups and straws. $15 Walbridge. 419-661-1144

20 Ton Log Splitter- $500 Car Dolly- $500 419-466-3345 (Oregon) 25â&#x20AC;? Flat Screen TV, Philips Magnavox, Great picture, $20, TV Console, Like New, $20, 419-611-5973

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NOTICE The City of Northwood is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to assist with an LED lighting upgrade for the City that includes fixtures at facilities located on the Municipal Complex, 6000 Wales Road, as well as at Brentwood Park, including the Tracy Road firehouse, and at the street storage building, 2005 Sheffield Place. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 5, 2018 to Robert Anderson, City Administrator at cityadmin@ci.northwood.oh.us, in addition to 2 hard copies in a sealed envelope marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Municipal Electrical Servicesâ&#x20AC;? to Robert Anderson, 6000 Wales Road, Northwood, Ohio 43619. A full copy of the RFP can be attained electronically by contacting the municipal administrator or found on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

December 2017

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Northwood, Ohio is seeking bids for two marked 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Sport UĆ&#x;lity vehicles and one 2018 Ford Police Interceptor unmarked sedan.

Sealed bids will be accepted starĆ&#x;ng December 18, 2017 and ending January 10, 2018 at 12:00pm. Sealed bids must be sent to the Oĸce of the City Clerk located within the Northwood Municipal Building, 6000 Wales Rd., Northwood, Ohio 43619. Sealed bids will be opened by the City Administrator immediately thereaĹ&#x152;er in the Council Chambers. The City of Northwood reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

A copy of speciďŹ caĆ&#x;ons can be obtained in person from the oĸce of the City Clerk or by calling 419-690-1621, Monday through Friday 8:00am through 4:30pm. Returned bids MUST be accompanied by a speciďŹ caĆ&#x;ons check-oÄŤ sheet that notes which items are included with the bid price. Any quesĆ&#x;ons should be directed to Captain Zahradnik at 419-690-1643.

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