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Seeking ideas on former mall property Northwood has scheduled a public forum next month to seek input from the public about ideas for the former Woodville Mall property.

“Everyone’s invited,” said City Administrator Bob Anderson. “We want to see what people would like at that location.

Give us your ideas.”

The meeting is scheduled on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. before the regular council meeting at 7 p.m., according to Anderson.

Asbestos removal The city owns the property. Most of the asbestos from the site has been removed.

“The asbestos is supposed to be out of the Anderson’s building by the end of this year,” said Anderson. The city hired Midwest Environmental and D & R Demolition to do the job.

“They are going to start demolishing it, knocking it down, at the first of the year,” he said. Removing the asbestos from the Elder-Beerman building won’t take as long, he added. “It doesn’t have as much. The entire project should be done by March 31.”

The city has been discussing possible development at the site with the Wood

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County Economic Development office, said Anderson.

“We’ve also talked to the Regional Growth Partnership and state economic development officials to try and get some ideas,” said Anderson.

The site could include a combination of commercial and residential. Less likely is a park, or industrial development, he said.

“We have a lot of park property. And there are two neighborhoods on either side of the site, so I don’t think they would like that,” said Anderson Razed The main mall structure was razed in 2014 due to structural issues. Before the

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The city accepted the bid of Midwest Environmental Inc. earlier this year for $1,947,000. The contract runs through the first quarter of 2018.

The city received a low interest loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority to fund the asbestos removal.

“We’ve been thinking of many ideas.

But the city will not act as a developer on the site. It’s not government’s responsibility. We will be selling it to somebody. We will seek help from commercial developers, real estate agents, and the public on what they think should go in there,” said Anderson.

The mall, which was built in 1969, was shuttered in 2011 after officials from the Wood County Health Department and the City of Northwood toured the structure.

They found a leaking and collapsing roof and ceiling, mold, wet carpeting, no heat and an inoperable fire suppression system.

The Andersons decided not to renew its lease with the mall due to the deteriorating conditions of the structure, and closed in 2013. Northwood sued the owners of the mall after they failed to make needed repairs. The city eventually acquired the property through a sheriff’s auction.

The Lake Township trustees have authorized the township fire chief and solicitor to prepare a contract and job description for the new position of Emergency Medical Service coordinator.

The trustees last week approved the hiring of Kevin Sanders, a lieutenant in the township’s fire department, for the position.

A contract between the township and LifeStar for the service ends in March and township officials plan to have paramedics in place before the agreement expires, Mark Hummer, township administrator and police chief, said.

Voters in the township on Nov. 7 approved a 1-mill property tax levy that will generate about $230,204 annually for the 24/7 service. A 0.8-mill levy already on the tax duplicate also helps fund the service.

Under the agreement with LifeStar, the company provides two paramedics for each shift and the township provides an emergency vehicle, equipment and houses the on-duty personnel at the administration building on Cummings Road.

During Tuesday’s trustees meeting, Chief Hummer and Fire Chief Bruce Moritz both took time to stress that LifeStar has had no intention of renewing the agreement with the township, countering rumors that the township wanted to end the agreement.

“We’ve asked them; do you want to give us a proposal?” Chief Hummer said.

“They’re not going to stay in the 9-1-1 business. They’re no longer interested in providing this service for the township.”

Chief Moritz said LifeStar “has made it very clear they want out….sooner rather than later.”

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Oak Harbor author celebrates a German Christmas

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Did you ever wonder why and when Advent came into usage in the liturgical church and why Christmas Day is December 25?

Another thought to ponder — why was Christmas outlawed in New England and why and how was Christmas restored?

The answers to those questions, and dozens more, can be found in the 182page Christmas When and Why: Sacred and Secular, written by Oak Harbor author Reed Oestreich. Christmas history was always a subject that Oestreich loved to research dating back to his retirement from teaching in the 1990s.

Oestreich also provides answers to “Why are the Christmas rose, mistletoe, holly and ivy part of our wonderful season?” and “What a wonderful surprise when we learn about the story of the Twelve Days of Christmas, Silent Night, and the True Christian Candy Cane.”

Six countries have been researched, including Oestreich’s ancestral Germany, as to their style of celebrating the Christmas season. He has visited his family roots on trips to Germany with the late Pemberville historian Dale Bruning, who also researched Pemberville’s German heritage.

Becoming a published author was always on the soon to be 81-year-old Oestreich’s wish list.

“An old philosopher once said, to make your life complete you must write a book, have a family and plant a tree,” Oestreich wrote, adding that he believes religious convictions are also a necessity.

Oestreich’s book is a Christmas history lesson, so it includes secular images, like Santa Claus, in the discussion.

“It tells about pre-Christian days, what they called the pagan days, and a lot of the traditions that we follow in the Christian church at Christmas were taken from the pagan ideas. I say it doesn’t make any difference where it came from, if it has meaning, so what is the difference? Our philosophy is for Christmas, if you can balance the sacred and secular, that’s the way to go, to balance the two,” Oestreich said.

Reed and his wife Ruth consider themselves Christmas enthusiasts who still decorate around 20 trees in their home. The book cover features in color five of the trees in their home and a description of around 20 Christmas trees will be found in the text of the book. Other artwork in the book came from another Oestreich family member.

“One thrill I had was when my late brother Nelson Oestreich, a retired professor and head of the art department at Westminster college in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, created 67 black-lined original sketches dealing with the topics in the book,” the soon to be 81-year-old Reed Oestreich said.

“These were in the German style,”

Reed said. “Every ornament that went on the tree had to have meaning, like grapes were always considered a symbol of friendship. So, a lot times when you would be invited to a home in Germany, they would bring you an ornament of grapes or an ear of corn for thankfulness and harvest, and on and on.”

Reed said his brother Nelson also “gave me encouragement and information on writing and producing a book.”

The book, first published in 1998, is still selling like hotcakes, Oestrich said. It came about on the suggestion of another historian and author.

Oestreich acknowledges the encouragement and help by Pastor Larry Michaels, who on a Christmas tour of Oestreich’s home said, ‘Reed, why don’t you write a book?’”

Reed also thanks his daughter, Lisa, “for the many hours she spent doing all the computer work” and to his wife, Ruth, for giving up “the table for weeks with piles of books and paper and with her helpful com-

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In his acknowledgements, Oestreich added that thanks were in order to Madelyn Hetrick, a close friend and fellow teacher for many years at Woodmore Schools, adding “She was so kind to do the proofreading of my book.”

Also on his list to thank were Dan Taylor, who was with NorthStar Design of Elmore, for the cover design and “the family collage.” The book is published by BookMasters, Inc. of Arlington, Ohio, and he thanked Sherry Ringler for “extended

encouragement and patience to me with my first book-writing endeavor.”

While he says these people contributed to making his dream come true, since he has authored a 364-page history of Oak Harbor, entitled Adolphus Kraemer: A Man of Vision for Oak Harbor and Salem Township, also published by BookMasters.

It is just now hitting the shelves of area stores.

Before downsizing to a condominium in Oak Harbor, Oestreich’s hobbies included caring for his 3½ acre arboretum and garden, having garden tours, preparing and drying flowers and decorating his Graytown home for the Christmas season.

“At the Oestreich Arboretum, I would have 500 people or so go through every summer, but when you get into your 80s, because of health reasons, I couldn’t do it anymore,” Reed said. “We’re finding now that even doing 18 trees in the house takes a little longer than it did.”

Oestreich was born and raised on a farm between Elliston and Graytown. His parents were Melvin and Lillian (Miller) Oestreich.

He attended Graytown Elementary School, Oak Harbor High School, and Bowling Green State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and his Master’s in School Administration.

Liking the elementary classroom, he taught most of his 30 years in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades at Woodville School, which later became Woodmore Schools. He retired from the public school in 1990. He later joined the faculty at BGSU as a supervisor of student teachers.

His wife, Ruth (Reeder) is from Genoa.

They also have a son Brian, who is married to wife Jan, and they have two children, Joseph and Benjamin.

An autographed copy of Christmas When and Why: Sacred and Secular is available for $14.95 plus $3 for shipping and handling by calling Reed Oestreich at 419-898-5247. You can also send a personal check or money order payable to Reed M. Oestreich, c/o Creekside Publishing Co., 334 Country Meadows Drive, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449-1554.

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Substitute dispatcher to help cover shortage firewood fraud Oregon City Council on Monday agreed to create a substitute police dispatcher position to fill in when there are absences of dispatchers employed by the city.

“We do experience some difficulties in filling some of the positions in the dispatchers’ room due to illnesses, vacations and other shortcomings,” said Mayor Mike Seferian. “This is one temporary solution we have come up with to ease some of the burden there.”

City Administrator Mike Beazley said the city has used those who have retired from city employment to fill in for employees in other departments.

“It’s really worked well for the city rather than having to run into additional overtime or leaving a department very short staffed. We like the model for it, we like the approach. Police Chief Mike Navarre reached out to the police patrol bargaining unit, and they have a similar model we’re going to try for our dispatch. We have had some challenges. We’ve run into some considerable overtime expense trying to cover.

We think this is a smarter approach where we have some fairly recent retirees who are interested in participating in this,” said Beazley.

Overtime costs “This suggestion came out of a meeting I attended regarding one of our dispatchers who is transferring to the Tax Department,” said Navarre. “And the Tax Department needed that individual ASAP. We were very reluctant to let go of that individual because of the overtime it would create. Of note, our expense in 2017 for overtime in dispatch is going to be about

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twice of what was budgeted because of a long-term illness. We tried to prevent that from happening. We developed our own ordinance. We talked about it with the OPPA (Oregon Police Patrolmen’s Association).

They didn’t like it, but recognized we were doing this to help their members because their members are being forced to work 16 hour shifts.

We didn’t like having to pay out the double-time, but more importantly, it’s tough to put someone in a stressful position like that and force them to work 16 hours, especially when they’re seven hours into their shift and someone calls in sick and we tell them they can’t go home.”

The OPPA then agreed to the substitute position, said Navarre.

“We ran it past our law director, and she assured us everything we are doing is OK. We have an agreement. This is going to help us for the first three months of 2018.

We are asking you to approve the hiring of two new dispatchers. But they’re new, they’re going to have to be trained, so we’re still going to have that problem for the first eight to 10 weeks of 2018. We contacted a former dispatcher, and she has agreed to come back for 32 hours per week for a set rate. She’s not going to work overtime. It’s

going to be a win-win for the city in terms of cost-savings. The union is happy because their members aren’t being forced to work overtime,” said Navarre.

Safeguarding records Also at the meeting, council approved a contract with a company that will help safeguard the police department’s investigative records with the Information Technology Department at a monthly cost of $3,655.

Perry Pro Tech, of Sidney, Ohio, will provide the managed network services, according to Navarre.

The company will program the software in the department so that those who want to access information must first get permission from the users, said Navarre.

“So that’s a safeguard to prevent someone from outside the police department from looking at sensitive investigative reports on investigations that are not yet complete and confidential. That was our major concern,” he said.

Perry Pro Tech has done business with other police departments, said Navarre. “I contacted a couple of them. One responded, one did not. The one who responded did not have any issues with them.”

Councilman Tim Zale, a retired Oregon police detective, said he had some concerns, and discussed them with Navarre.

“I thank Chief Navarre on the research he did on this. We had a conversation about it. I had some legitimate concerns. Still maybe just a little bit, too. But the chief seems to be fine with it. Our IT personnel seems to be fine with it, and the city administration seems to be fine with it. I certainly don’t want to hold this up,” said Zale.

The agreement is for a one year period that will then be reviewed for possible renewal.

Cutbacks in Oregon lead to revenue monitoring

By Kelly J. Kaczala News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Oregon City Council on Monday approved the municipal budget for 2018.

“This is something for the last three weeks we’ve had lengthy discussions on,” said City Administrator Mike Beazley. “I think we had some good discussions on some big picture issues that affect the city.

That’s what the budget process is really all about. It’s a statement of our priorities.”

He said that the city will be carefully monitoring revenue in the next couple of years as the state and federal government cutbacks.

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The largest project in the 2018 budget is the $3 million construction of a detention pond that will improve drainage in the Navarre Avenue and Pickle Road area, according to Beazley. The detention pond will be large enough to hold a 10-year rain event.

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A new bike trail will be part of the project. 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, according to Beazley.

“The budget will kind of hold the line without any additional staffing, and maintain police and fire as our top general fund priorities,” he added. “It will allow us to continue to invest in our streets and quality of life for Oregon, and will continue to move us in the right direction.”

Wood County Auditor Matthew Oestreich is offering tips to avoid fraud when purchasing firewood this winter season.

The Weights and Measures Division of the Auditor’s Office ensures that products meet claims for actual weights and volumes, which includes the enforcement of Ohio’s laws defining units of measurement for firewood sales.

Oestreich offers these tips to consider before making purchases: • Firewood is defined as “any kindlings, logs, boards, timbers or other wood, split or not split, advertised, offered for sale, or sold as solid fuel.”

• Buy firewood by the cord. Ohio law protects consumers by requiring that non-packaged firewood be sold by the cord (or fractions of a cord). One “cord,” when properly stacked, should be 8 feet long by 4 feet high and 4 feet wide (128 cubic feet). It is illegal to sell firewood by any other unit of measurement, such as a rick, rack, face cord or truckload. If a consumer believes that a seller did not comply with these rules and regulations, the person should immediately contact the seller.

• If non-packaged firewood is purchased, the seller must present the consumer with a receipt, delivery ticket or sales invoice that includes contact information of seller and purchaser, date of delivery, quantity, quantity upon which the price is based, total price of the amount delivered, and terms and conditions of the sale.

• Citizens should inquire about the source of any firewood they buy and avoid purchasing ash logs. The Ohio Department of Agriculture has enacted a quarantine that prohibits the movement of any ash material - including firewood - from areas where the emerald ash borer has been found.

There is a $4,000 fine for bringing any ash tree material or firewood into Ohio from Michigan. Be aware of other firewood movement regulations in place concerning invasive species, such as the gypsy moth and Asian long-horned beetle.

For more info on specific regulations, visit the Plant Pest Control website at agri. ohio.gov/plant/?div=plantpest.htm.

It is always good practice to not move firewood long distances and to buy local and burn local.

• When burning firewood for heat, the State Fire Marshal advises to follow all necessary safety practices to avoid any serious problems.

“I encourage any consumers with questions concerning their firewood purchases to contact my office,” said Oestreich. “We are always available to help.” Call 419-354-9150 for details.

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Former Kmart employees celebrate Oregon years

By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com For approximately 35 people, the closing of the Oregon Kmart will truly be the end of an era.

On Sunday Dec. 3, the former employees met to take one more group photo in front of the store where they all met and formed lasting bonds.

In November, employees at the Oregon Kmart, along with 44 other Kmart stores and 18 Sears stores were told their store would be closing in late January 2018.

For Ida Mottmiller, of Oregon, it will be a sad day for her and her Kmart friends.

“I have 80 Kmart friends on my Facebook,” Mottmiller said. “When the announcement was made, we decided it would be a good idea to meet up. Between all of us, we have many years of memories.”

Mottmiller started at Kmart in 1974 in the wigs and handbags department. She worked her way through the departments including being the “Blue Light Specials” queen, and then working in receiving.

She was let go in 2006 in a third round of layoffs. She is currently working at Meijer behind the meat counter.

“In 1974, it was so much fun working there,” Mottmiller said. “I learned how to tie scarves there so I could show women how to wear a scarf. I really liked working in apparel.”

Mottmiller said she went to school and earned a medical office certificate. She said

Former Oregon KMart employees gather. (Submitted photo) the store closing for her and others is just really sad.

“I miss the fun times we had,” she said.

“The managers were nice and cared about us. I miss when the store had departments people would go to. It really is sad. I spent 31 years there. It was my second home.”

Mottmiller said the closing speaks to people doing more shopping online.

“I just miss the old ways,” Mottmiller lamented. “People are very disconnected now. I like being able to go into a store and feel and look at what I am purchasing. You cannot get that online.”

Linda Peer, of Oregon, worked at the

store from 1983-1993.

“Watching the store close is going to be bummer,” Peer said. “The people who keep in touch are like family to me. It was a great group of people. I think we will still keep in touch.

Peer said she started working in her teens. She started in the sporting and automotive departments. Before she left, she was working at the check-out counter.

“We had 40 people meet and it was like seeing family again,” she said. “Most of us worked in the `80s, `90s and some in the ‘70s. A lot of us stayed in touch all of this time.”

Peer now works in the eye clinic at the Toledo Veterans Association Clinic. She said she also blames some of the issues on people shopping on the internet.

We are all kind of bummed,” Peer said.

“A lot of us were kids when the Kmart first opened and for many it was our first or second job. There are a ton of people going in there now. It is kind of depressing. I wish they would have shopped there all this time. Heck, when I was in grade school my dad delivered appliances for them. It was my second job, ever.

“Many of us are going to miss it,” she said.

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By Tammy Walro Press Features Editor twalro@presspublications.com Sometimes it’s the memories of everyday events, the little “slices of life” from our childhood, that last.

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“We lived in the Howard Farms area of Curtice, we went to Kmart to shop for clothes and things,” he said. “I remember the ‘blue light specials,’ and buying 45s in the record department.

“I also specifically remember a time when my mom went to return a toboggan that had ‘malfunctioned,’” he said.

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“I’d guess the picture was taken maybe 49 or so years ago,” Sam said.

When news broke that the Oregon Kmart would be closing, Sam thought it might be nice to gather the Henneman kids together for one more picture in front of the store, just for old time’s sake.

Last month, they lined up in the parking lot of the Big Kmart to recreate the family photo that had been taken almost five decades earlier.

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South Creek Clydesdales will offer horse-drawn sleigh and trolley rides from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 26-31 at Spiegel Grove, the grounds of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.

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Health Dept. clinics The Ottawa County Health Department has released the clinic schedule for Dec. 25-29. Unless otherwise stated, all clinics are held at the health department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton.

Dec. 25: Holiday – office closed.

Dec. 26: 60-Plus Clinic – Genoa Elderlife Apartments, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dec. 27: Family Planning Clinic, 8-10:30 a.m.; Immunization Clinic (including flu shots), 12:45-4:30 p.m.; Immunization Clinic – Oak Harbor (including flu shots), 9 a.m.-noon; Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m.

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Contract approved In other business, the trustees approved a three-year contract with employees represented by IBEW Local 245.

Under the new contract, the workers will receive raises of 2 percent in 2018, 2.5 percent in 2019 and 2 percent in 2020.

Employees’ share of health insurance premium contributions will increase by 3 percent over the course of the new agreement.

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Principal resigns The Genoa school board last week accepted the resignation of Cari Buehler, the high school principal, who has accepted the position of superintendent of the Danbury Local School District.

She will begin her new duties at Danbury in August. Buehler has been with Genoa schools since 2003.

Prior to becoming the high school principal, she was a fifth and seventh

grade teacher, assistant principal at the elementary school and high school and the district testing coordinator.

She was also a cheerleading coach.

Buehler will be replacing Dan Parent, who will finish out the 2017-18 school year at Danbury.

Holiday closure The Ottawa County Board of Elections office will be closed Friday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas.

The office will also be closed Monday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Hearing rescheduled The trustees were also informed a case before the township zoning commission has been rescheduled for Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. at the request of attorney for both parties.

James Mlynek, owner of Woodville Road Nursery, is asking for two parcels along Woodville Road to be rezoned from R-2 to B-2.

Earlier this month, the Wood County Planning Commission recommended rezoning half of the parcels to B-2 general commercial and leave the other half R-2 residential.

Mlynek uses the parcels as a temporary site for piles of leaves to be used for compost. Residents of Bailey Road oppose the use of the parcels for storing leaves.

Donations welcome Heartland Centers are collecting gloves and mittens for a variety of local social service organizations now through Jan. 5, 2018.

Drop off new gloves, hats and scarves for local men, women and children in need at Heartland centers including Heartland of Oregon (3953 Navarre Ave, Oregon), Heartland of Perrysburg (10540 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg) and Perrysburg Commons Retirement Center (10542 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg).

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10-year-old Franklin got an unexpected Christmas Fresh Country Air

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Franklin had a far off look in his eyes as he sat there amid the wrapping paper piles from his Christmas morning present opening frenzy. While he had certainly gotten a good haul, the big present — the pinnacle of his Christmas gift hopes for the whole year — was not what he’d been wanting.

At the top of his wish list had been the newest video game system. He already had one, but it was for kid games and in Franklin’s estimation he was beyond ready to move to the next level of video games.

After all, he was 10 now, not just a kid.

He’d been less-than-subtle with the hints dropped to his parents.

When he’d scanned the offerings under the tree he spotted what he thought was a box just the right size for the video game.

He wasn’t allowed to open that one until last.

Finally after opening packages of socks, underwear, some books, new pants, and a video game for his old game system, and watching his younger brother and sister open all of their presents, Franklin’s dad (with an excited gleam in his eye) pointed to that last package. With unbridled fervor, Franklin tore into the package. He could almost feel that new game controller in his hand.

But, with the wrapping paper of that package finally strewn around him, he realized that he was not getting the top item on his list for Christmas that year. Instead of the new video game system, he held in his hands a box containing binoculars —not really what he wanted, and certainly not what he expected.

As he sat there he recalled how he had asked about getting some binoculars numerous times, but not for his biggest Christmas present. He loved going outdoors, especially with his grandpa, and looking for signs of wildlife in the fields, creeks and woods around their home. He already knew his songbirds fairly well and he could ID an Eastern bluebird in the pasture back when he was seven. So it is not that he didn’t re-

He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground.

He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.

He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.

Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

ally want the binoculars, it was just that he had been expecting something very different. So there Franklin sat, not exactly upset, but not really too excited either.

His father chimed in: “I know you’ve been wanting these. They are really nice.

They will last your whole life if you take care of them. Just think of all the things you’ll see!”

Both Franklin and his father were disappointed when the 10-year-old pushed the box containing the binoculars behind the Christmas tree and went to get some breakfast.

A couple days later, Franklin went over to visit a friend who had gotten that new video game system. Wow! It was fun. The graphics were better than he’d envisioned

and the new controllers were nothing short of amazing. Mid-afternoon, Franklin heard the diesel rumble of his grandpa’s truck outside. He reluctantly put down the controller and thanked his friend. He knew not to keep grandpa waiting.

When Franklin climbed into the truck he saw his grandpa had brought his new Christmas waterproof work boots, a pair of warm gloves and a stocking cap. In the cup holder was a mug of steaming hot cocoa. His grandpa’s weathered hand left the steering wheel and patted the pair of new binoculars on the seat.

“You’re probably going to want these,” he said with a smile.

The first really good snow had fallen the previous day and the temperatures

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Just think of all the things you’ll see.

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Franklin was starting to get tired, cold and hungry as dusk began to settle in. They were crouched down peering into what looked to be a giant groundhog hole at the edge of the woods way back behind the barn.

“Probably time to head back,” his grandpa croaked.

At the sound of his words, there was a scramble in the woods right beside them and a stunning red fox scurried to the wooded fringe. It was by far the closest Franklin had ever been to a fox. Franklin raised the binoculars to his eyes and found the eyes of the fox staring right into his own — haunting, amber, wild eyes.

The eagle had been amazing, the cardinals had been beautiful, but those eyes through the new perspective of the powerful lenses stirred something in Franklin’s soul that he’d never known before. It changed him. Through his unexpected Christmas gift, Franklin saw the animal’s vertical pupils widen just a bit in the growing darkness before the fox broke their connection and walked, unconcerned, into the shadows of the woods.

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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Wade Do you have any Christmas traditions?

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Benito Gordon Toledo “Yeah actually I go out Christmas Eve and help Santa ſll stockings for everyone in the household... My brother, my sister, my nieces and nephews.

I tell them all not to worry about me. I just like to be around family and to cherish the time that we have together.”

Dorian Singleton Toledo “We make Christmas cookies on Christmas Eve. We open all of our presents Christmas Eve night because we have a big party with our whole family Christmas Day.”

Shawna Paredes Toledo “Every year on Christmas Eve we all gather around my mom while she plays the piano and sing Christmas carols.”

Carol Hornyak Millbury “Baking Hungarian Pastries. It started with my mother-in-law over 50 years ago and now I do it with my son and grandchildren.”

Tiarra Mays Toledo “Making Christmas cookies and eating Christmas dinner with family. The usual: turkey, dressing, macaroni and cheese. Then we play games as a family after dinner like Bingo, Monopoly, Yahtzee, Twister.

There’s a lot of fun, joy and happiness!”

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Cause and effect and why all your choices matter Cause and effect is more than a law of physics, it also impacts every aspect of your life. Since every action you take produces a result, the choices you make matter. People who don’t recognize this connection, wander through life totally perplexed, frustrated, as to why their life is the way it is.

Not understanding the consequences of your actions creates problems. This disconnect causes stress because you have no idea why things are happening to you. You feel as if you don’t have control over the direction of your life.

If you would like to see specific changes in your life, you have to make different choices. This process begins with selfmonitoring. Self-monitoring enables you to assess the impact of the actions you take in order to make adjustments as needed.

You first identify each action you take.

Although this seems to be obvious, it’s surprising how many people are not aware of what they are doing. Recognizing your behavior is a prerequisite to making any changes. It’s impossible to make changes when you don’t know what needs to be adjusted.

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No Moore To the editor: Now that the Alabama contest for the senatorial seat (pending a possible recount requested by candidate Roy Moore) is over, I would like to take this time to remind readers about the late Senator Strom Thurmond, who represented the old South.

Thurmond was South Carolina’s representative for 48 years and was an elected segregationist icon.

Prior to being elected, Thurmond, when he was 22-years-old, impregnated a 16-year-old African-American maid, who worked for his father. His daughter, Essie Mae Williams, learned who her father was – though she didn’t inform the world that her father was Sen. Thurmond until after his death in 2003.

Alas, I believe many of Alabama’s voters questioned the integrity and the Dixiecrat mentality of Roy Moore.

Birmingham, in particular, and many other southern cities proudly boasted of segregationist politicians along with the bombing of churches in the past. Thus, the old South has a history that many voters no longer relate to.

Those of us across the nation who still believe in the democratic process should applaud and be very proud of the Alabama voters who went to the polls and rejected Roy Moore, who represented the South’s shameful and disgraceful past.

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Stritch team travels to BEST Robotics Championship

By Katie Siebenaller Press Staff Writer katiesieb@presspublications.com For a second consecutive year, Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School’s robotics team found themselves traveling to the BEST Robotics Championship.

The national competition for robotics was held in Fargo, North Dakota Nov. 29Dec. 1. To fund their trip, the team raised more than $10,000 from corporations and individuals, including First Solar, Firehouse Subs and an anonymous donor who matched every donation up to $5,000.

The Stritch Robotics team qualified for the national competition after placing second in a local round of nearly 20 competitors hosted at Bowling Green State University in late October. At the championship, the competition increased to a total of 32 teams, including Stritch.

Judged by volunteers in fields related to engineering, the scores for each team and robot are based on four categories of criteria – robot performance, market presentation and spirit and sportsmanship, team exhibit and interview and the project engineering notebook.

This year’s championship was named “Crossfire,” tying to the 2017 theme, firefighting. Each team was asked to construct and program a robot that could perform three tasks – rescue “Manny,” a PVC mannequin, from a “burning building;” secure cans of highly flammable chemicals (simulated by paint cans filled with various numbers of golf balls) from the area; and put out flames, represented by stacks of plastic cups, with “water” (lightweight practice golf balls).

The teams competed in groups of four for points, bettering their scores with the successes of completing each of the three tasks in the time allotted. Bonus points were given for rescuing Manny faster, and while the robot did not have to knock over each “flame” of its team’s color, each fallen or tipped plastic cup resulted in additional points.

“The atmosphere for the robot competition is unlike anything I’ve encountered,” said Stritch Robotics coach and STEMM Coordinator Eric Sieja. “I can most similarly equate the environment to that of a college basketball game with almost exclusively positive vibes. The energy is almost tangible and people are consistently losing their minds for a solid six to seven hours.

“Another interesting part is the camaraderie and enthusiasm for which teams cheer for other teams. It’s one of the coolest, most inspiring environments I have ever been a part of,” Sieja said. Spirit and sportsmanship are other criteria components, and the teams took them to heart. In the stands, the teams showing their support the loudest received more points. As for sportsmanship, Sieja explains, “we are all in this competition together.”

“If someone is able to help out another team, they are expected to do so,” Sieja said. “We would not have been able to get to where we are without the help and sup-

Members of the Stritch Robotics team carry their competition robot. (Submitted photo) port of other squads. We take this idea very seriously and designate a person on game day to float and do whatever any other team needs them to do.”

Under the same category of criteria is the marketing presentation. Students put together a 30-minute presentation, pitching their robot to three to five judges. This portion gives the students practice in presenting a sales pitch. Their goal is to convince the judges that they should “purchase” their robot over one of their competitors.

In addition to their presentation, the teams were required to create a display to be judged. “Think science fair – on steroids,” Sieja describes.

The Stritch team and its competitors were given and 8’ x 8’ x 8’ space to display information about the competition, their robot and efforts to involve the community in robotics. Teams are judged three times, while their space is being viewed and the students give an elevator pitch.

Lastly, teams are judged on their project engineering notebooks. Comprising all details pertaining to their robot and the process of creating it, each team’s notebook is submitted in advance to give the judges enough time to review these extensive documents.

The notebooks are similar to engineering notebooks, which students aspiring to enter robotics or engineering fields will need to be accustomed to writing. Being so

detailed, these notebooks ensure that the project, in this case robot, was an original idea and created by that team or person. For professionals, an engineering notebook can determine whether or not they are paid.

The Stritch Robotics team, comprised of 31 students, freshmen through seniors, was given six weeks to produce its robot for the qualifying competition in Bowling Green.

For the BEST Robotics Championship they had just shy of a month to prepare.

Each team receives a kit of supplies they can use to build their robot. Supplies include plywood, PVC, motors, hardware and wires. In addition to building, testing and practicing with the robot, teams must also be prepared to meet the other three criteria, which require careful detail and planning.

“This task is Herculean,” Sieja said.

The Stritch team encountered the additional challenge of navigating team members busy extracurricular and work schedules when finding time to meet. Their solution was to schedule five-hour meeting times each day, open to whomever on the team is available to participate during each day and time, to accommodate the schedules of the entire team.

“It ends up feeling akin to herding cats,” Sieja said, “but we live for the problem-solving and this is the solution we came up with.”

Overcoming difficulties with schedul-

ing, and even with their robot, the Stritch Robotics team finished 14th overall, though for most of the categories they placed within the top 10.

Though winning was on the team’s agenda, there were more important objectives.

“By participating in this competition, and doing this robot thing to the best of our ability, we are trying to make as many people ready to improve the human condition as possible,” Sieja said. “If that means we lose in Bowling Green or Fargo but have inspired a member of our team (or any other team) to pursue science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or medicine for their career, I’ll take that ‘loss’ any day of the week.”

The robotics program at Cardinal Stritch was created to give students an academic outlet for creative problem-solving.

It was something the students wanted available, and as a result, have benefited from.

In the four years of its existence, the Stritch Robotics team has qualified for the BEST Robotics national competition three times.

“I should definitely have seen it coming. When I was looking at the competition, I couldn’t imagine trying to take on something like this,” Sieja admits. “I often forget that our school is and has been full of incredibly talented and driven young people who impress me daily.”

Schools tour skilled trades

Oak Harbor High School seniors observe and listen about slips, trips and falls prevention while visiting Davis Besse.

On Friday, December 1, 64 high school seniors from Oak Harbor, Danbury and Genoa school districts joined the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) to tour seven manufacturing companies throughout Ottawa County. The bus tour was designed to give high school seniors with an interest in skilled trades a first-hand look at local manufacturing operations and provide a better understanding of local career paths and opportunities in the skilled trade profession. The OCIC is working with our other districts to schedule a second round of bus tours in the near future.

Davis Besse Nuclear Power Station (Oak Harbor), C. Nelson Manufacturing (Oak Harbor), 200th RED HORSE (Port Clinton), Biro Manufacturing (Marblehead), USG (Gypsum), Northern Manufacturing (Oak Harbor), and Riverside Machine & Automation (Genoa) hosted local high school seniors to provide plant tours and engage in one-on-one discussions about career opportunities in the skilled trades sector, the current and future employment needs, and the expectations employers have when looking to hire individuals.

“We really enjoyed having the kids come

through. It gave them a chance to see some extremely talented fabricators working on incredible projects they quite possibly may never have had a chance to see without the bus tour,” commented Elizabeth Morrison, Human Resource Generalist at Northern Manufacturing. “Several of the kids asked detailed and thoughtful questions regarding the types of projects we fabricate, schooling that is required to be successful and the types of salaries a fabricator in our area can make.”

“Our community is fortunate to have strong relationships among businesses, educators, and students and to be able to further develop these relationships into build a pipeline of our future workforce together is vital for our future,” noted Jamie Beier Grant, OCIC Director. Ms. Beier Grant also commented, “OCIC values the work being done together with the businesses and schools, as workforce development remains a top priority locally and across the country.”

For more information about the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, please visit www.ocic.biz or call Jamie Beier Grant at 419898-6242.

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Oak Harbor Middle School unveils “Starbooks Café” The Oak Harbor Middle School Book Club recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Starbooks Café, which is located in the seventh-grade hallway on the third floor of the school.

Starbooks was created and implemented by the students of the Oak Harbor Middle School Book Club, and will be used as a special space for students to borrow books of multiple genres for up to 30 days.

The Starbooks Café area will be used as a cozy meeting and collaboration area, and a gathering area for student book clubs to meet and discuss their readings.

Students in grades six and seven who want to take advantage of the space can use it before school or during an intervention period. The Book Club will also be providing weekly recommendations for students.

Book Club Advisor Tricia Augustyniak said that Starbooks is “a perfect merge of books, discussion and collaboration in a casual seventh-grade environment that students find to be cool.”

Club Member Hayley Buhro commented that Starbooks “opens the door for people who want to read more.”

“I’m really excited because I like to read a lot and can’t always get to the library,” said Violet Warren about the opening of the Starbooks Café.

Police Academy graduates Nineteen students (14 University of Toledo students and five Owens students) were honored for their exemplary academic achievements during graduation from the Owens Community College and University of Toledo joint Police Academy Dec. 12.

“This will be the third University of

Student Stars Toledo class that has graduated from the Owens Community College Basic Police Academy,” said Mark King, chair, Owens Criminal Justice and Emergency Services.

“Our partnership with the University of Toledo has strengthened and proved beneficial to both institutions.”

Founded in 1970, the Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy at Owens Community College is offered in cooperation with the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission. Police Academy students take courses in patrol operations, firearms, defensive tactics and criminal investigation using modern, high-tech police equipment.

Students also receive expert instruction from local police officers, sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers, as well as state and federal agents.

For more information on Owens’ Criminal Justice and Emergency Services program, visit www.owens.edu.

Heintschel voted 1st-Team Academic All-American One of the most decorated players in Ball State soccer history recently added another major honor. Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Heintschel was named a first-team Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Heintschel, who earned third-team honors last season, became the first player in program history to garner Academic All-America honors twice. She is only the second BSU soccer player ever to earn firstteam recognition, joining Skylar Chew in 2012.

The three-year team captain from Oregon and a Clay High School graduate, capped her career this fall as the winningest keeper in school history with 35 career victories. Her 0.77 goals against average over the past four years also set a school record and ranks third in Mid-American Conference annals.

Heintschel has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout her college career on Ball State’s chemistry, pre-med track. She is a three-time Academic All-District and three-time Academic All-MAC performer.

For her success both on and off the field, Heintschel was named to the Senior CLASS Award First Team, recognizing the top five players in the country in terms of demonstrated excellence in four C’s: community, classroom, character and competition.

Heintschel led the MAC this season with a 0.70 goals against average and a .855 save percentage. She helped the Cardinals become the first MAC team to win three consecutive divisional championships.

Heintschel is a two-time All-MAC First Team goalkeeper, earning the nod in both 2015 and 2016 as she helped Ball State win back-to-back league regular season titles.

Trumpet performance Janelle Ruetz, of Woodville, recently performed in a fall instrumental recital at the University of Findlay. Ruetz performed

“Concerto in Eb” by J.G.B. Neruda on the trumpet.

Hunt `N Harvest On Saturday, Nov. 18, the Genoa FFA alumni along, with the Genoa Academic Committee, hosted the Hunt `N Harvest reserve raffle.

The night started with kids’ games, a silent auction and the gun raffle. Games continued after dinner.

FFA students organized and ran the games, in which kids could win tickets to be entered into a drawing for prizes. The Crimson Lights band entertained. FFA students did some swing dancing and adults also did some slow dancing.

The silent auction ended at 11 p.m., and the winners got to claim their prizes.

Students stayed to tear down and help clean up.

NHS induction Oak Harbor High School’s National Honor Society Chapter inducted 13 new members selected from the junior and senior classes.

The induction ceremony was held Nov.16. Members were selected for meeting NHS’s standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character. The ceremony was conducted by National Honor Society senior co-officers Sarah Barney, Taylor Beard, Abby David, Anna Dedes, Abby Dorbusch, and Racheal Rayburn.

Inductees included Dan Bollin, Celia Detray, Tad Jensen, Xavier Gschwind, Rhonni Hartladge, Marcus Hartladge, Alaina Hetrick, Rhiannon Reaper, Abbie Schwaderer, Ben Schwartz, Jill Thorbahn, Kennedee Weirich and Anna Zeitzheim.

Aspire adult classes now accepting new students Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Workforce Development, Fremont, is accepting new students for Aspire classes for adults interested in improving basic skills, obtaining a GED or preparing to go to college.

The free classes help adults improve reading, math or writing skills to prepare for a high school equivalency test, and to prepare for college or an adult certificate training program.

Orientation is required before class enrollment. Attend orientation to set goals, complete placement testing and develop an individual learning plan.

Orientation dates include: Fremont: Vanguard Adult Workforce Development Center, Jan. 16 and 18, 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. Call 419-334-6901, ext. 2701.

Oak Harbor: Ottawa County Resource Center, Jan. 8 and 19, 9 a.m. Call 419-9602025.

Port Clinton: Ida Rupp Library, Jan. 9 and 11, 5 p.m. Call 419-960-2025.

Small Business Basics The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra State Community College is offering free, two-hour “Small Business Basics” seminars that will answer questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business.

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• Have an honest conversation with yourself. Can you handle asking people to hide their medications? Can you go to a party and avoid temptations?

• Pick a support person that you can rely on throughout the season.

For family members: • Provide structure this holiday season that is supportive of recovery efforts.

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Booster bingo Northwood Athletic Boosters will present Bingo Mondays Jan. 8 and Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. in the old high school cafeteria.

B-C-S Coffee Connections Benton-Carroll-Salem District citizens are invited to join Superintendent Guy Parmigian and Treasurer Cajon Keeton at the next Coffee Connection Jan. 8 at 8 a.m. at the McDonald’s in Oak Harbor.

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Little Free Library dedicated at Oakdale Elementary

By Tammy Walro Press Features Editor twalro@presspublications.com It was the start of an exciting new chapter as Oakdale Elementary School staff and students held a dedication ceremony Dec. 12 for a new Little Free Library located outside the school at 1620 E. Broadway in East Toledo.

The Little Free Library, the first to be erected on East Side Toledo Public School grounds, offers free access to books to anyone in the community.

Established in 2009, the mission of the Little Free Library movement is to promote reading through free book exchanges worldwide. The structures are designed to serve as gathering places where neighbors can share their favorite literature and stories and “take a book, leave a book” for others to enjoy.

The little red schoolhouse-themed outdoor library structure was donated by Oakdale teacher Therese Gordon and her sister, Mary Zientek, in memory of their father, lifelong East side resident Lawrence Morgan Sr., who passed away in June.

“My dad was a life-long East-Sider, and always referred to this area as ‘God’s country’ despite living a stone’s-throw from the refinery,” Gordon said at the dedication.

“He grew up here, went to TPS schools, had a sister who taught for TPS. He was very proud of me for being a teacher.

“Both my parents were generous to a fault with us – my brother, sister and I – and especially later on with the grandchildren in our family,” Gordon said. “They were always buying books and reading with them.

It was always a happy and treasured surprise to find that Grampa and Gramma had written a personal note inside a gifted book.

“After my mom passed away five years ago, my dad became even more kidcentered,” she said. “Because he grew up poor, he knew hardship, and he would always remind me to be nice to the kids I was teaching, especially the ones that needed help,” she said.

Oakdale Elementary teacher Therese Gordon speaks at the unveiling of the school’s Little Free Library.

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by Ken Grosjean) In his last weeks, Morgan said told Therese, “do something for the kids when I go – get some books for them.”

Gordon said she “thought long and hard” about how to best fulfill her dad’s wish. “I wanted to do something in his memory that would have a continuous effect,” she said.

In a conversation with Oakdale Principal Dr. Robert Yenrick about ways to increase literacy culture in the school community and beyond, Gordon, who is a reading specialist, mentioned her talk with her father.

She told the principal that she wanted to do something with meaning and brought up the idea of a Little Free Library. “He loved the idea,” Gordon said.

She then proposed the idea to members of the Oakdale Building Committee, who also liked the idea. Dr. Yenrick requested permission from TPS to have a Little Free Library installed at Oakdale, and the dis-

trict approved the request.

With the wheels in motion, Gordon sent a letter to Heat and Frost Insulators Local 45, where her dad was a member. The union agreed to contribute $200 for materials for the Little Free Library.

“My sister Mary ‘donated’ her husband, Jim and son, Jon (Wilkins), and they worked tirelessly on the project and offered their expertise and built the amazing book schoolhouse,” Gordon said. “They incorporated wood from my father’s workbench – it was definitely a labor of love.”

The finished Little Library includes an inscription dedicating it as “The Morgan Family Community Library,” in memory of Lawrence M. Morgan Sr. and Mary T. Morgan, and a “mission statement” of sorts for the library written by Gordon– “May all children know the adventures that a book can bring. May those adventures inspire dreams to strive for. And may those dreams make a difference in our world, our com-

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Other personal touches on the structure include two hand-painted birds “because my father raised pigeons with my brother,” Gordon said. There are also six miniature paintings of Morgans’ grandchildren, painted by Gordon.

In addition to being a tribute to her parents, Gordon said the Little Free Library fits in well with Oakdale Elementary’s vision to foster a culture of literacy in the community.

“Although the Little Free Library won’t take the place of large libraries, they make it easier for people in the neighborhood who may not have access to books because of lack of transportation or other reasons,” she said.

“We want to make sure we get books into the hands of anyone who wants them,” Gordon said. “This library belongs to our community, our East Side neighbors. So anyone who wants a book or wants to leave a book is welcome to come.”

Those who can’t leave a book when they take one needn’t worry, Gordon said.

“To start, our teachers gathered about 250 books, and gradually more kept coming in – I’ve got boxes in my room now,” she said The goal is to have books for kids, teens and adult readers, as well as cookbooks and magazines too, Gordon said.

“Over our school break, we’re going to be putting in some coloring books and crayons,” she said. “We’ll be doing different things for holidays, and in conjunction with special events we have at the school.”

Gordon thanked all those who supported the Little Free Library including TPS, Toledo Federation of Teachers Local 250, Oakdale Elementary teachers and administrators, Oakdale Parent-Teacher group, Heat and Frost Insulators Local 45, the East Toledo Family Center/Jodi Gross and family and the East Toledo community.

“Little libraries like this are all over the world, and now we have one of our very own in our East Side neighborhood,” she said.

mindedness. At this time of year when we celebrate Christ’s birth with lavish spending and gift-giving, we do well to remember that material things are golden fetters and that poverty makes us free to live a simpler, more spiritual life. The Son of God was born in a manger, and as He himself told a potential follower, he still had nowhere to lay his head. Jesus appears to be telling this man to count the cost of becoming his follower. Christmas might make us think that Christianity is nothing but sweetness and light when in fact it’s incredibly difficult to be a good Christian. “As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ Jesus replied, ‘Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.’” —Luke 9:57-58

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DECEMBER 25, 2017

Wood County champs return to christen Olney Gym

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com To open Northwood High School’s brand new Olney Gymnasium, the school invited the 1964 boys basketball team to its first varsity game.

When the old high school was completed for $1.5 million and opened in 1963, they were the first to play in the gymnasium. They went on to win a Wood County League championship and advance to the Class A district tournament.

“Now, we’re going to pass the ball onto the kids who play in the new gymnasium,” said Dick Rolfes, a leading scorer on that team.

The 1963-64 team finished the season 14-8 and 5-0 in the WCL, and also played in the Lakeshore Conference.

Coach Joe Migliori, in his first year as basketball coach, was named Wood County Class A Coach of the Year. The Rangers added the Wood County Tournament to their list of awards.

It was the final year for the Wood County Tournament, which had been played since 1920, and the winner advanced to the sectional tournament. The Rangers defeated Westwood (now consolidated into Bowling Green), 78-65, in the championship after losing to Westwood, 73-65, in the previous year’s final.

Northwood’s All-Wood County League first team selections were Mike Scanlon (average 14.6 points) and Rolfes (17.6), both unanimous selections. Scanlon, Rolfes and Bob Whitmore also got recognition on the Wood County All-Tournament Team. Scanlon and Rolfes were also selected as first team members of the Lakeshore Conference all-league team and Scanlon was a second team choice.

“The team worked together because everybody was on the same page,” Rolfes said. “We weren’t a tall team, but we could rebound and we were quick, and we were fortunate enough that we had four guys who could score.

“Plus, we had an excellent coach. He took us from rags to riches, actually,” Rolfes continued. “I mean he just did a remarkable job, so I would have to say that was the turning point for all of us guys, and none of us got into any trouble. He straightened us out as athletes and he straightened us out as young men to prepare us for the rest of our lives. So, he did an excellent job.”

What helped the team was experience — every key player was a senior except Rolfes and Gary Settelmeyer, both juniors.

During the Olney Gym celebration on November 30, which was part of the Northwood girls varsity team’s home opener, Rolfes was able to get 10 of his 13 former teammates to attend. Two he couldn’t locate and Charles Butler had passed away in October.

One came from California, one from Florida, one from Columbus, and Rolfes says the rest all still live within 40 miles of Northwood.

“It’s been so long ago. This is the first time we’ve been together since we graduated, and all the guys were looking forward to it,” said Rolfes, who was born in Luckey and lived there until his family moved to Northwood because of a job opportunity.

He has kept the team’s history intact because of his now 98-year-old mother kept a scrapbook. She even used a little black notebook to keep individual scoring, and

Left to right — Bob Whitmore, Gary Settelmeyer, Carl Young, Mike Haldy, Charles Butler, Mike Scanlon, Dick Rolfes, Don Lindner, Bob Kreger, Mike Shepherd, Mike Hahn, Jim Velliquette.

Kneeling — Nerb Renfer and Coach Joe Migliori.

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he still has that notebook today.

Christening the old gym In the game that christened the old gymnasium, Northwood defeated Lyons (now Evergreen), 50-45, behind Mike Shepherd’s 14 points and Scanlon’s 11.

The 6-foot-3 Rolfes scored 31 in Northwood’s 68-65 WCL victory over Westwood, and then hit 31 again in a 65-64 WCL win over Grand Rapids. Northwood eventually clinched its first WCL regular season championship in 13 years, going back to when the Olney Rangers last won the title.

In the Wood County Tournament, for smaller Class A teams only, Northwood got the top seed, earning a bye, and played the winner of the North Baltimore-Fostoria St. Wendelin game. Whitmore and Rolfes each scored 17 and Scanlon added 14 as the Rangers prevailed over the Mohawks, 6758.

In the final against the Westwood Warriors, Rolfes scored 22, Scanlon 20 and Whitmore 19 as Northwood hit 31 of 71 field goals (43.6 percent) to win 78-65 and

ThenNorthwood senior Jim Velliquette heads to the basket in Northwood's thennew gym as classmate and allleague player Dick Rolfes (20) trails.

(1964 Aurora) advance to the Fremont sectional against Elmore.

At the Ross High gym, Northwood raced to a 50-35 lead after three quarters, then held off Elmore (17-3) to win in overtime, 70-69, hitting on 24 of 52 from the field (46.2 percent). A total of 49 fouls were called, with the Rangers going 22 for 33 at the line and Bulldogs 27 for 38. For Elmore, Al Hamilton scored 26 and 6-foot-6 center Tom Peterson contributed 18, with 16 coming in the second half.

At the Class A district championship in Tiffin, the Rangers met up with Arlington, which was 17-2 going into the game. The Rangers held Arlington to 10 field goals, but lost 52-49 despite 15 points

from Scanlon and 11 from Rolfes.

Despite dealing with flu symptoms early in the season, Rolfes’ senior year he was United Press International Third Team All-Ohio as the Rangers finished 13-8.

He was second team all-district and first team all-league in the Lakeshore Conference after averaging 21.8 points. He scored 44 points in an 86-85 sectional tournament win over North Baltimore.

He had scored a school record 45 in a 102-51 regular season win over Grand Rapids, breaking his own previously set mark of 41 points during an 82-53 win over Elmore. In the win over the Pirates, he hit 14 of 25 from the field and grabbed 24 rebounds.

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Cats impressive start proving the naysayers wrong

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com It was all about getting the pieces to fit together early this season for coach Aaron Clouse and the Woodmore boys basketball team.

The Northern Buckeye Conference coaches don’t have much confidence in the Wildcats in 2017-18, picking them to finish last in the NBC. The ‘Cats graduated four starters off a team that finished 9-15 and 6-8 in the conference a year ago.

Woodmore’s lone returning starter, senior point guard Mitchell Miller, has been a force through five games, averaging 22.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. The Wildcats (41, 0-1 NBC) beat Hopewell-Loudon, 61-56, on Dec. 16 after losing a close game against visiting Otsego, 60-57, on Dec. 14.

“I like the way we’ve accepted new roles,” Clouse said. “We lost four starters, so we went into the season with a lot of question marks. We knew we had a bonafide scorer with Mitchell Miller, but we were curious to see how the pieces were going to fit around him. I’m pleasantly surprised with everyone accepting their role and expanding on what they were doing last year.”

Miller, who leads the Wildcats with 14 steals, scored 21 points last Saturday against Hopewell-Loudon. He opened the season with a 30-point performance in Woodmore’s 65-42 win over Oak Harbor, scoring 18 points in the third quarter against the Rockets.

“He was feeling really good,” Clouse said. “He’s shooting 41 percent from the 3-point line, and he’s quick and he gets through the lane. He’s a good scorer and he can score from anywhere.”

The win over Hopewell-Loudon was a nice bounce-back game for the Wildcats, who overcame a tough first half against Otsego two nights earlier, only to fall short against the Knights. Miller scored 17 points in that game and Drew Burner added 16.

“We were down nine at halftime,” Clouse said. “We played terrible in the first half. We got even with them in the third quarter and it was a really good game that went back and forth. Both teams were hitting big shots. We just didn’t get that (de-

Woodmore senior point guard and top scorer Mitchell Miller hits a jumper in the Wildcats' non-league 63-37 victory at Gibsonburg. (Photo by Jeff Holcomb) fensive) stop when we needed it.”

Clouse added that his players have been resilient through the early part of the

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They’ve shown signs they can bounce back. I wasn’t overly concerned (last Saturday). We had a good game plan going into Hopewell and we felt good about our chances if we executed.”

Clouse said it was a good thing the Wildcats only had to wait two days to play again after the loss to Otsego.

“In basketball, sometimes you get those long layovers and that’s not necessarily good,” the coach said. “It’s nice to play a league game and come back with a nonleague game and get out on the floor and work some things out.”

Burner, a junior guard, had some ankle issues the first two games but has come around since then, according to Clouse.

Burner is averaging 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds a game.

“He’s picked up on that second-scorer role,” Clouse said. “That’s what we need from him. He’s a long guard and a good 3-point shooter (35 percent). He can make shots from tough angles and he finishes well.”

Senior guard Kevin Paul (5.2 ppg.) leads Woodmore in rebounding with a 6.0 average and has a team-high 13 assists.

Junior guard Sam Barbee is the Wildcats’ defensive stopper.

“Sam draws the No. 1 offensive scorer on the other team,” Clouse said. “He shut down Hopewell’s top scorer and he was a big reason we won that game. Kevin is listed at 6-foot-1 and he’s not someone you would think of as a (post player). He defends the post and passes well. He’s kind of the glue that keeps us together.”

Woodmore’s other key players have been junior guard Hayden Heidebrink (8 ppg. 4.4 rpg.), who comes off the bench, and starting freshman guard/forward Aaron Sandrock (5.4 ppg.).

“Hayden has given us a good offensive spark,” Clouse said. “He gives us some toughness in the post. Aaron does a little bit of everything. He’s smart, tough in the post, and he sees passes real well and attacks the offensive glass. The fact that we start him tells you what I think of him and what he can do for us.”

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DECEMBER 25, 2017

Stritch cagers start new season on a tear

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com The last few weeks of 2017 have been good to Cardinal Stritch’s boys basketball team.

Through Dec. 20, coach Jamie Kachmarik’s Cardinals were cruising along at 7-0 and 3-0 in the Toledo Area Athletic Conference. They were averaging 71 points a game and allowing just 48.8. Included in Stritch’s win total was a 66-55 win over Willoughby Cornerstone Christian on Dec. 16, in the seventh annual Hoops With a Heart Classic near Akron.

Cornerstone Christian, the 2016 Division IV state champion, had beaten Cleveland St. Ignatius by 10 points just four days before facing Stritch. The Cardinals trailed by 10 points at the half against the Patriots and opened the third quarter with a 15-4 run and never looked back. Junior point guard Jordan Burton had three fouls and no points in the first half, then exploded for 24 second-half points to lead the Cardinals.

“I liked the fact that we didn’t panic,” Kachmarik said. “We were getting beat on the offensive glass in the first half and we did a better job in the second half. We never panicked and then we made that run to start the second half and we played with tons of composure.

“It showed that we could match up with a very athletic team that was bigger than us. Their starting five had at least four guys from 6-foot-5 to 6-7. When they subbed, they didn’t get any smaller. It was a big win for our program.”

The Cardinals returned all five starters from a team that went 21-5 last year and reached the D-IV regional semifinals before losing to Archbold. Stritch appears to have all the ingredients to make a similar tournament run this season.

The Cardinals are deep and they have a good mix of size, quickness and perimeter shooting. They are shooting nearly 34 percent from beyond the 3-point line.

Kachmarik said he is not surprised with anything he’s seen from his squad this season.

“This is what we’ve been building for over the last few years,” he said. “The kids have been working hard and with all the days in the gym in the offseason and in the weight room, it’s nice that they are able to see some results. We have athletes, and with us being long and athletic and deep, we can pressure more (defensively) because we can sub and not worry about guys being tired.”

The Cardinals commit just eight turnovers a game, thanks to several players who can help Burton handle the ball against certain teams and defenses.

“In previous years we’ve only had one primary ball handler,” Kachmarik said.

“Emmanuel Christian tried to face guard and take out Jordan Burton. The next thing you know, Little (Anderson) starts attacking the rim and Collin Yost makes five threes in the second half. We don’t have just one guy.

You have to game plan for everyone because they all bring something to the table.”

Burton, a three-year starter, leads the team in scoring at 15.1 points per game and in assists with 4.4 per game. He’s also averaging 4.3 rebounds and has a team-high 16 steals.

“His body has changed and he’s gotten a lot stronger and become more of a leader,”

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Cardinal Stritch playmaker Little Anderson takes the ball to the basket for any easy score in transition. (Press photo by Doug Karns/www.cardinalstritch.org) Kachmarik said. “He’s taken over that role of being a vocal leader. He had eight points (against Emmanuel Christian) on Monday, but he had a great game with assists, he did good job rebounding, and he defends.

He’s really picked up his game defensively.

We want to be one of the better defending teams.”

Sophomore guard Joey Holifield is second on the team in scoring (13.3 ppg.) and assists (3.6 apg.). Anderson, a 6-3, junior, averages 11.4 points per game and leads the team with 5.9 rebounds per game. He also has 12 steals.

Yost, a senior guard, scores eight points a game and is shooting 47 percent (16-for34) from 3-point range. Senior guard Jeff Dunsmore averages 5.9 points and is 12-for31 (39 percent) from 3-point range.

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“Caryer is long and athletic,” Kachmarik said. “He blocks shots and rebounds well. He’s been good. He scores when he needs to and rebounds, and he is a factor defensively because he’s so long.”

Kachmarik added that the Cardinals’ versatility and unselfishness have made them difficult for opposing teams to match up with so far.

“Someone different steps up every night,” he said. “We have a lot of senior leadership. Shawn Enright has been a very good leader and role model. He’s hurt right now, but he’s always vocal and getting the guys ready for a game. They all like each other and they play hard.”

Oak Harbor’s storied wrestling program has had some special classes, but last year’s was truly unique.

A group of six that includes the likes of Dylan Thorp, Bruce Hrynciw, Kian Thompson, Dylan Mansor, Jake Huston and Trevor Scherf left the program after nearly winning state championships in the team duals competition and the state wrestling tournament. They graduated with multiple accolades and accomplishments.

“We had six seniors who were state placers and that’s the most we’ve ever had in one class. They were tremendous. They put in a lot of time. I think all six were fouryear lettermen,” said Oak Harbor coach George Bergman. “You don’t replace that in one year. That’s just the nature of the beast.

Those six did a lot for the program.”

Now the work to reload begins for the Rockets.

“We’re extremely young. We have four seniors, (but) only one that has gone to the district tournament,” said Bergman. “We’re a very young team — we’re just trying to teach as much as possible and see where they are at the end of the year.”

Thus far, the Rockets have fared well in the young season, finishing sixth at the Findlay Duals and second at the Bob Bailey Invitational. They beat Ottawa-Glandorf, Eaton and North Canton Hoover and lost to Medina and Olmsted Falls at the Findlay Duals. Tyler Davis, Cam Dickman, Matt DeWitz and Garrett Mapes all won their respective weight classes at the Bailey Invite. Tad Jensen and Nate Mansor finished second and Jake Sage was third.

It’s all part of a schedule that includes plenty of challenging tournaments like the Medina Invitational and the Perrysburg Invitational Tournament.

“We try to do it all season long.

Sometimes coaches can point out a mistake, (but) someone might end up coming up short in a match, (and) then it’s easier to point out (the mistake). It catches their attention a little bit. Good competition makes your kids better,” Bergman said.

The rest of the lineup includes the likes of Troy Jensen, Gabe Vasquez, Wyatt Miller, Jordan Arnold, Mo Natsheh, Dominik Vidal and Zach Laughlin.

The four seniors are Vidal, Mapes, Laughlin and Jake Ellighorp. Three juniors are Dickman, Sage and Tad Jensen and the remaining 13 are freshmen and sophomores.

Oak Harbor will be competing in a new-look Sandusky Bay Conference this season. The league will feature three divisions. The Bay Division features the medium-sized schools — Edison, Huron, Margaretta, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, Vermilion and Willard.

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East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., serves home-cooked lunch Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 a.m. Menu includes: Dec. 25 – closed; Dec. 26 – closed; Dec. 27 – spinach quiche; Dec. 28 – chicken quesadilla; Dec. 29 – baked tilapia. The cost is a recommended donation of $2.50 for those 60 and older. 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.

Oregon

Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., programs include: GED Classes, Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 419-259-5250 for details.

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. New Year’s Eve Eve Party, Dec. 30 – potluck at 4 p.m. and karaoke from 7:30-11 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 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.

Elmore

Harris-Elmore Library, 328 Toledo St. presents LEGO Club the 1st Mon. of each month from 4:305:30 p.m.

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Genoa Senior Center, 514 Main St., open Mon., Wed. & Fri. Open for bingo at 9:30 a.m. on Mon.; open at 10:30 a.m. Wed. and Fri. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. (reservations required 10 a.m. the day before). Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings offered 2nd Wed. of each month at 11 a.m.; Blood oxygen & blood pressure screenings offered the 4th Wed. of each month at 11 a.m.

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

Divorce Care program meets Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. for 13 weeks beginning Jan. 8 in the Parish Life Center at St. Ignatius Church, 213 N. Stadium. All faiths welcome. Open to those who have been affected by divorce. Walk-ins welcome.

For info, contact the parish office at 419-693-1150 or church@stiggys.org.

Awakening Faith, a parish program to help reconnect with the Catholic faith will meet Tuesdays Jan. 9-Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. in the Parish Life Center at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium Rd. For info contact the parish office at 419-693-1150 or email church@stiggys.org.

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.

Proceeds benefit mission projects.

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.

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Pemberville

Pemberville Area Senior Center at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., provides programs & activities for adults 60 & over. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Lunch served at noon.

Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., open Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.2 p.m. and the last Sat. of the month from 8-11 a.m. (excluding holidays). Open to Eastwood School District residents. ID & proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.

Walbridge

Woodcreek Retirement Village Euchre Club will meet Dec. 29, at 6 p.m. in the clubhouse. All are welcome 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.

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Oak Harbor Public Library programs include: One Size Fits All Storytime, Wed. at 11:30 a.m. – for infants, preschoolers and children with adults; Family Bingo Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. – win books and enjoy snacks. The Local History Room is open Thursdays, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The library will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. For info or to register for programs, visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org or call 419-898-7001.

Food Pantry, Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel, 11805 SR 105, open the last Wed. each month from 5-7 p.m. A hot meal is served during pantry hours. There is also a free clothing room with all sizes for children and adults.

St. Boniface Parish Bingo, Sun. at the church, 215 N. Church St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; early birds at 5:30 p.m. and main session begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Boniface School.

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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.

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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

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

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NORTHWOOD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC MEETING The Northwood Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in the Northwood Municipal Building Council Chambers has been cancelled. There are no agenda items for review at this time.

NORTHWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING The Northwood Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building. Planning Commission will discuss temporary sign regulations.

Are you an experienced MDS Coordinator with a passion for serving others?

Attest: Kimberly Vaculik Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Coordinator City of Northwood

Attest: Kimberly Vaculik Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Coordinator City of Northwood

We are searching for a positive, flexible role model to coordinate the MDS / resident assessment for our Health Care Faciility. Prior experience in Long-Term Care is required.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a MDS Coordinator: • Conducting and coordinating the development and completion of resident assessment / MDS in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

WSOS Job Openings in Fremont Intake Specialist Responsible for client intake process, completion of paperwork, data entry, and preparation and upkeep of client files.

Energy Programs Specialist Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, tools and equipment and provides an advanced level of support to include processing invoices, preparing travel arrangements and tracking and reporting activities for various funding streams for the energy programs.

Housing Clerk Provides high level of support to meet housing program goals by maintaining all housing client files, assisting with the preparation of documents and entering data of all required information to housing programs, reports and databases.

These are year round with benefits; $13.40/hr. Requirements, job descriptions & application online at wsos.org/employment.

Apply by 1/14/18. EOE

The City of Northwood, Ohio is seeking bids for two marked 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Sport UƟlity vehicles and one 2018 Ford Police Interceptor unmarked sedan.

Sealed bids will be accepted starƟng 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 thereaŌer in the Council Chambers. The City of Northwood reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

A copy of specificaƟons 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 specificaƟons check-oī sheet that notes which items are included with the bid price. Any quesƟons should be directed to Captain Zahradnik at 419-690-1643.

We offer an exciting opportunity to use your skills in a purpose-focused and rewarding environment.

We are an innovative Skilled Nursing Facility with a position available for a MDS Coordinator / Registered Nurse / RN.

Qualifications: • Must have and maintain a current, valid state RN license • 2+ years of MDS (resident assessment) experience • Prior LTC (Long-Term Care) experience

Windsor Lane Health Care 355 Windsor Ln Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431 419-637-2104 419-637-2555 (fax)

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

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Whirlpool washing machine. Good condition, works fine. $85 OBO. 419-322-5933

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!

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

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

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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

Antique Barn lumber, different sizes, prices ranging from $10$25. Call 419-836-9754 Antique Interior Doors from 1920's, $95/ea. 419-836-9754

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ATM: Nautilus Hyosung Inc mini bank NH-1520 HS-1420. If interested call 419-290-1861 after 10am.

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.

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Christmas decorations, beaded garland, Victorian resin ornaments, mini trees & more $20 all.

419-836-7276 Columbia snowmobile suit Omni Tech, excellent condition, mens medium. $50. 419-836-7276 Electric Wheelchair. Jazzy. 350LB capacity. New batts. $225 OBO. 419-322-5933 Fitz & Floyd cookie jar and elves with Christmas tree. Excellent $65.

419-836-7276 Husqvarna 2 snowblowers. Electric start, light power steering, brand new, 24â&#x20AC;? wide. $629 each. 330-2054242 Hyundai Commercial HCP 9100 gas powered air compressor.

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419-898-2404 King flannel sheet set. Washed never used $20. 419-836-7276 Under the counter Radio/TV. Works great. $50. Call or text 419654/3453 Vintage beaded Christmas tree making kit, miniature, new. $45.

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Reminder: Woodcreek Retirement Village Euchre Club meets Friday, Dec. 29th., 6 pm at the Clubhouse.

Concert Grand Piano $300, Spinet Coronet Piano $250, Gulbranson Organ $50, Hammond electric organ $50. 419-849-2988 Free Lowrey Organ with Music Books and Bench, Good Condition, 419-693-9256 Thomas Organ Mod 525. Excellent condition. $250 OBO. Must sell.

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LUTHER HOME OF MERCY OPEN POSITIONS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR: Luther Home of Mercy located in Williston, Ohio is a Christian based organization supported by numerous Lutheran programs. Our campus setting has eight (8) unique residential homes, serving adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At this time LHM is accepting applications for the following positions: Housekeeper Accepting application for part time Housekeeping Aides starting pay of $9.25/hr. Experience in housekeeping is helpful. Must be able to dust, wash, vacuum, scrub & buff floors and clean walls and ceiling.

Direct Care Staff If you are looking for a new career in helping other join Luther Home of Mercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Direct Care Staff, assisting residents with DD with their daily needs for our Williston Ohio campus. Hiring for all shifts at $10.25 per hour. No experience necessary

2005 Jeep Liberty 4x4, auto, sunroof, leather, ps/pw, newer tires, good condition, 165k. $4,400. 419797-1523 2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L 8 passenger minivan. Very clean,122,500 miles, maintenance up to date, newer tires. $14,500. 419-693-6837 WE BUY JUNK CARS! Cash on the spot! CALL NOW! 419-386-4433

CYCLEMAN We Repair Chinese Pocket Bikes, Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available.

Also repair motorcycles.

Winter Hours: Some Thursday's, Friday & Saturday (11-5pm) Call to verify hours 419-244-2525

Madison Township will have their first meeting in 2018 on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Township office. This is due to the holiday being on Monday.

The City of Northwood will be holding an Open Meeting to discuss the former Woodville Mall site in the City of Northwood. Development options and ideas will be presented and encouraged from both City leaders, as well as from the community for comment on the site locations future.

This public forum will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at the Municipal Building, 6000 Wales Road, Northwood, Ohio 43619.

Housekeeper Luther Home of Mercy, a residential facility for adults with DD. Located in Williston, Ohio is accepting application for part time Housekeeping Aides starting pay of $9.25/ hr. Experience in housekeeping is helpful. Must be able to dust, wash, vacuum, scrub & buff floors and clean walls and ceiling. Must be able to past a BCI check and drug and alcohol/physical check, lifting 40+ lbs. Interested applicants may apply online at www.lutherhome.org or at Luther Home of Mercy 5810 N. Main St., Williston, OH 43468. (10 minutes east of the Woodville Mall) EOE BLAUSEY FARM EQUIP AUCTION Sat., Jan. 6, 2018-10:07AM

363 N. CR 32, Gibsonburg, OH 43431

Tractor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Combine & Picker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grain Truck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Planting Machinery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wagons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fuel Tanks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Misc LOCATION: Take US-RT 6 to the 2nd Road west of OH-RT 300 to CR 32, or go east of US-RT 23 on US-RT 6 to the 2nd road, CR 32, then north to Auction!

OPEN VIEWING: The equipment is out to be viewed. Call the owners to view the truck!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: There will not be any small items, so please be prompt! We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you to miss out on any of the items!

TERMS: CASH, GOOD CHECK, VISA, MASTERCARD or DISCOVER w/proper id. (3% Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premium charged but waived for cash or good check.) All personal or company checks must be accompanied by driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license & viable credit card. Everything is sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? with NO WARRANTIES of any kind.

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Notice of Meetings

Supported Living Provider Luther Home of Mercy has individual homes throughout Lucas, Wood and Ottawa Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. At this time we are accepting application for 2nd and 3rd shifts and weekend shifts to assist adults with Developmental Disability.

Applicant must meet the following qualifications: one (1) year experience (home care) in field, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licenses with reliable transportation for transporting.

Also must obtain a CPR/FA and Med Administration within 30 days of hire.

The Benton Township Board of Trustees will hold their 2018 Regular meetings in the Benton Township Hall, 1661 N. Walker Street room 100, Graytown, Ohio, at 7:30pm, on the first and third Mondays, except for holidays, resulting in the following dates: Jan. 8, 22; Feb. 5, 19; Mar 5, 19; Apr. 2, 16; May 7, 21; Jun. 4, 18; Jul 9, 23; Aug. 6, 20; Sep. 4, 17; Oct. 1, 15; Nov. 5, 19; Dec. 3, 17; End of Year Meeting December 17, 2018 at 7:30pm.

NURSING LPN LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, if you are looking for something different in health care and are interested in a unique opportunity to use your skills in Long Term Care, and then consider our family.

We are currently hiring for 1st (5:30a-3:30p), 2nd (2:00p-12:00a) & 3rd (11:00p-7:00a) shifts, (partial shifts available for 1st & 2nd), starting pay of $20.25/hr. with full benefits.

**Please note: January and July meeting will be held the Second and Fourth Monday and September meeting on Tuesday the 4th because of Labor Day.**

All applicants must have a HS Diploma or GED and be able to past a BCI check and drug and alcohol/physical check, lifting 40+ lbs.

Interested applicants may apply online at www.lutherhome.org or at Luther Home of Mercy, 5810 N. Main St., Williston, OH 43468.

(10 minutes east on RT579 from Woodville Rd.) or fax resume to 419-972-4347.

The Benton Township Zoning Commission will hold their 2018 Regular Meetings at the above locations, on the following dates and times: Jan. 10, 7:30pm; Mar. 14, 7:30pm; May 9, 8:00pm; Jul 11, 8:00pm; Jul. 11, 8:00pm; Sept. 12, 8:00pm; Nov. 14. 14, 7:30pm.

The Benton Township Zoning Inspector will be available in the Township Hall to issue permits every Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30pm By the order of the Benton Township Board of Trustees : Gayle S. Millinger, Fiscal Officer

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