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The struggle to save Lake Erie

By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com On August 2, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Toledo issued a tap water ban to communities that consume city water after high levels of a toxin created by blue green algae was detected in samples taken from the Collins Park water treatment plant on the East Side.

Samples from the plant, which draws its water from the western basin of Lake Erie, the 12th largest freshwater lake in the world, showed that microcystin, produced by blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, was detected at 3 parts per billion (ppb), exceeding the 1 ppb safety threshold established by the World Health Organization. The toxin, at high levels, can cause abnormal liver function in humans and animals.

The ban created havoc in Northwest Ohio. Stores open 24 hours reported shortages of bottled water just two hours after Toledo issued the ban. Residents unaware of the do-not-drink advisory during the night awakened that morning to find the commodity many take for granted in very short supply. Not only were customers

Saving Lake Erie A special 3 week report from The Press told to stop drinking the water, but those with compromised immune systems were warned not to bathe or wash the dishes with it.

Restaurants were closed, unless they used bottled water for cooking, washing dishes, and food preparation. The calculated loss in profits is still unknown at press time.

Like a script from a Doomsday movie, many motorists fanned out as far north as Hillsdale, Michigan and south to Columbus, Ohio to find the liquid gold.

Local message boards lit up, with posters

anxiously announcing the location of the most recent discovery of bottled water.

The national media reported on the turmoil, the first time in U.S. history so many people – over 500,000 – were without tap water.

The event warranted a visit from Ohio Governor John Kasich, who declared a state of emergency for Northwest Ohio.

On Aug. 2, a satellite photo from NASA showed a highly concentrated algal bloom had developed near the direct intake of Toledo’s water treatment plant on Lake Erie’s shallow western basin, causing microcystin to be detected in the water supply.

Nearby communities whose tap water is provided by Oregon opened up their spigots to help their distressed neighbors.

Though concerns were still widespread, fear became more manageable after Toledo started organizing water supply stations at various locations where residents could receive free bottled water. Retail stores like Walmart diverted their delivery trucks from other cities and states to the Greater Toledo area to transport thousands of cases of water. Area fire stations offered to fill Continued on page 2

A safety consultant from Buckeye Firearms Association has been invited to a Jan. 24 workshop of the Lake school board to explain the association’s Faculty/ Administrator Training & Emergency Response (FASTER) program.

The program offers training for school personnel in the event of an actual shooter on school property.

Tim Krugh, school board president, said that although some Lake district employees have permits to carry concealed weapons the board currently doesn’t authorize anyone to bring weapons on school property.

The board will make no decisions at the workshop, he said.

“We’re just looking for ways we can minimize the chance of a tragic shooting, with an eye on prevention,” Krugh said.

“We want to look at all viable options and see what the program has to offer.”

Mark Hummer, chief of the Lake Township Police Department, and Steve Poiry, the department’s school resource officer, have been invited to the workshop, according to Krugh, who said any decision to loosen the board’s policy would be done in collaboration with the police department.

“We’re blessed to have an outstanding police department here and we’ve had great cooperation and support from chief Hummer and the resource officer as well as the township trustees,” Krugh said.

The Buckeye Firearms Association website describes the FASTER program as an “…intensive 3-day class where you will learn many of the same skills and tactics used by law enforcement. Your instructors will include professional law enforcement personnel with extensive knowledge of active shooter situations.”

Participants are required to have concealed handgun licenses issued by the state in which they work before undergoing the training.

Chief Hummer on Thursday confirmed he’d been invited to the workshop and was Continued on page 3

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Algal blooms have plagued Lake Erie for decades

By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor

kkaczala@presspublications.com To many who have studied the lake for years, the drama that unfolded in Toledo was not surprising. Algal blooms have been plaguing the western basin of

Successful cleanup Algal blooms were noticed in the lake in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The pollution was so bad that the lake was considered “dead.” Algae was fed mostly by phosphorus discharged from “point source” pollution, such as municipal wastewater treatment plants, industrial waste and commercial laundry detergent. “Point source” pollution is more manageable to control because it can be traced back to a fixed point or specific source. Two-thirds of that phosphorus load came from poor sewage treatment, according to Dr. Jeff Reutter, Ohio State University’s director of Ohio Sea

A special 3 week report from The Press toring stations at rivers and streams in the Maumee Bay watershed for analysis three times per day, she said.

In August 2013, visitors to Maumee Bay State Park were stunned to see waves that looked like thick pea soup. (Press file photo by Ken Grosjean) Grant and Stone Laboratory.

A concerted effort of eight states in the U.S. and a province in Canada affected by the blooms was successful in cutting back on point sources of pollution. The passage in 1972 of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and the Clean Water Act resulted in the reduction of phosphorus into the lake by 60 percent, which vastly improved water quality. The legislation reduced industrial waste, set goals to resurrect the country’s waterways, and earmarked billions of dollars for cities to construct and upgrade sewage treatment plants.

“The Clean Water Act was the reason Lake Erie was brought back from the brink, essentially,” said Tim Davis, a harmful algae specialist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Research Lab in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

But in the 1990s, the blooms reappeared, and have become larger and more commonplace. This time, the main culprit fueling the toxin shifted to “non-point” sources of pollution, such as over-fertilized farm fields.

“Today, two-thirds of the phosphorus load is coming from agricultural runoff,” said Reutter.

Dissolved phosphorus, which is soluable in water, supports rapid algal growth.

Particulate phosphorus, which binds to sediment like clay, settles to the bottom of lakes and streams where it may no longer be available to the algae. Levels of dissolved phosphorus have been increasing since the mid 1990s.

“It makes your corn and soybeans grow better. But it’s also one of the big problems.

It controls algal growth,” said Reutter.

Dissolved phosphorus was also high when wastewater treatment plant discharges contributed to algal blooms decades ago.

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Today, twothirds of the phosphorus load is coming from agricultural runoff.

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Lake Erie for decades. The murky, green tinted water that looks like thick pea soup has been studied by scientists, environmentalists, college professors, the Ohio EPA, the U.S. EPA, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and others interested in the water quality of the lake.

“The 2014 Toledo event was no surprise,” Dr. George Bullerjahn, of Bowling Green State University, said of the three day tap water ban last August. “We saw it happen last year, although on a smaller scale. We’ve seen these blooms for so long.

The fact that there was a crisis, that there was a panic, actually was a surprise to me.

I thought we would know that this was going to happen. We saw it happen last year in Carroll Township.”

The township, located on the lake shore between Toledo and Sandusky, shut down its water treatment plant and issued a tap water ban to its residents after microcystin was found near the plant’s intake on Lake Erie. It was the first public water plant ever in the Great Lakes to shut down its drinking water to protect residents from the toxin.

For some, the incident should have been a wakeup call for what was to come in Toledo.

“It should have been, but it was not,” said Sandy Bihn, Lake Erie Waterkeeper.

Bihn, whose home on Bay Shore Road in Oregon overlooks the lake, has been sounding the alarm about the algae for years.

“The legislators didn’t even know about it.

All Ohio EPA did was create an emergency response plan, but didn’t go after microcystin treatment and testing.”

Phosphorus, the same nutrient that makes vegetables grow, feeds the algal blooms, which have been getting bigger and more frequent over the years. So how does it get into the lake? Primary sources include fertilizer (commercial and manure) runoff from farm fields, untreated discharge from sewer treatment plants, industrial waste, broken septic systems, combined sewer overflows, and residual sediment already in the lake.

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main problem today because the control systems from the 1970s are still effective.

“When you look at point sources, they have not been increasing,” said Dr. Laura Johnson, a research scientist with Heidelberg University’s National Center for Water Quality Research in Tiffin, Ohio.

“If anything, they’ve been decreasing because we have increased regulating our point sources. When we talk about it coming from agriculture and land runoff, what we would expect to see is that the amount of phosphorus in the water would increase anytime it rained. If it rains and it’s going over the land, then it gets delivered to the river. And that’s exactly what we see. That’s why we feel very confident saying that it’s an agricultural source.”

The Center, which has been tracking phosphorus loads into the lake for 40 years, collects water samples from several moni-

Nitrogen Phosphorus isn’t the only villain feeding the beast. Nitrogen is also a problem, according to Davis.

“Phosphorus is the main driver of these blooms. But we’re finding it’s not the only driver,” said Davis. “As we move toward best management practices to decrease the amount of phosphorus going into Lake Erie, we also need to be conscious of the fact that different forms of nitrogen can also influence these blooms.”

Efforts today to reduce sediments in the lake present their own challenges.

Researchers decades ago found it easier to regulate pollution from fixed points, like sewage treatment plants. It is much more difficult today to cut back non-point sources, such as agricultural pollution, which is spread out over thousands of miles.

“Back then, we were dealing with about 20 sewage treatment plants,” said Reutter. “Today, when you look at the number of farms between Monroe, Michigan and Sandusky, Ohio, there are over 7 million acres of agricultural land. You have 4.2 million acres in the Maumee watershed.

You’re dealing with over 15,000 farmers in three states. And that’s a big, big challenge.”

Complicating the problem this time around is the increased number of invasive zebra and quagga mussels, which hitched rides on overseas ships entering the lake in the 1990s. The organisms eat algae, but spit out the toxic microcystin, leaving it more concentrated in the lake, according to Davis.

Clearly, there is more to deal with today to restore the lake.

But it can be done.

“We were the `dead lake’ of the 60s and 70s. That was our image. We went from being the poster child for pollution problems in this country to the `walleye capital of the world,’ a huge benefit to society and the economy. We are the best example of ecosystem recovery,” said Reutter. And that was accomplished by cutting back the phosphorus load from 20,000 metric tons to 11,000 metric tons.

“I thought that was not going to be possible – that it was too big of a reduction. But we did it,” he said.

The walleye harvest in Ohio in 1976, he noted, went from 112,000 in Lake Erie to over 5 million in the 1980s. Charter fishing businesses went from 34 in 1975 to over 1,200 in the 1980s. Coastal businesses grew from 207 to over 425 today.

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Continued from front page up empty containers with water. The Ohio National Guard delivered 33,000 gallons of potable water, as well as 15,000 gallons in bladders (collapsible containers).

By the third day, Monday, Aug. 4, residents eagerly awaited the most recent results of water samples tested by Toledo, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in hopes of getting the ban lifted.

By noon, the city announced that the presence of microcystin had dropped below the 1 ppb threshold.

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The water was safe to drink again.

Due to the algal bloom season, the city stepped up monitoring of its water. On Aug. 16, tests again showed elevated levels of the toxin, but not enough to issue a ban.

Besides raising concerns about the availability of clean water for public consumption, the incident also highlighted the impact harmful algae blooms have on the local economy. Besides generating $1.4 billion annually on just fish and recreation alone, the lake is an important economic development resource.

“One of our biggest resources is that we have a lot of fresh water,” said Sandy

Bihn, executive director of the Lake Erie Waterkeeper organization. The availability of clean water in the lake, she noted, is one of the reasons Oregon was able to attract the Oregon Clean Energy project, a gas-fired electric generating plant currently under construction. The $800 million investment will employ 450 construction jobs during its three year construction phase, 25 fulltime permanent workers once it becomes operational, and have a total annual payroll of about $3.2 million. The city’s agreement with Clean Energy for the plant’s use of the raw water intake system will generate about $1 million per year, which will help

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Maumee River empties most of phosphorus into bay

By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com The Maumee River is the largest Great Lakes watershed, draining all or part of several Ohio, Michigan and Indiana counties as it meanders 137 miles through an agricultural region before emptying into Maumee Bay and the warm, shallow western basin of Lake Erie.

Two-thirds of the Maumee River’s watershed is farmland, dominated by corn and soybean fields. Agricultural practices along the river have been the primary source of the growth of algal blooms in the lake, according to researchers. The river supplies just 3 percent of the lake’s water, but half of its phosphorus.

“It’s important to understand where our water in Lake Erie comes from,” said Dr. Jeff Reutter, Ohio State University’s director of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory.

The upper Great Lakes, he said, supplies the vast majority of water – 80 percent – to Lake Erie via the Detroit River, while 10 percent is from rain on the lake itself, and 10 percent from the tributaries around the lake.

The Maumee River, as the largest tributary to the Great Lakes, drains 4.2 million acres of agricultural land, according to Reutter. “And that should tell you what the water in that river frequently looks like – often it’s pretty brown as it flows into the lake.”

The river dumps 3,800 metric tons of phosphorus into the lake annually. By comparison, Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River, which was so badly polluted in the 1970s that it caught fire, drops 452 metric tons of phosphorus per year into the lake, he said.

There are also less forests around the lake to filter nutrients that cause algal blooms.

“The other lakes are primarily dominated by forest ecosystems. Lake Erie is dominated by an agricultural and an urban system,” said Reutter. “We’re going to get more sediment if we have that watershed - we’re going to get more nutrients, more pesticides.”

Climate change Climate change, or global warming, also has had an impact on the development of harmful algal blooms.

“It’s often overlooked,” said Tim Davis, harmful algae specialist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in

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Dr. Jeff Reutter, Director of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory at Ohio State University, said “The level of dissolved phosphorus increases following heavy rainfall.” (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) Ann Arbor, Michigan. “An increase in water temperature may favor some strains of cyanobacteria, or the blue green algae that can produce toxins. Warmer temperatures also lead to lower water viscosity, which influence the blooms.”

Frequent heavy spring rains flush more of the sediments and nutrients off farm fields and into ditches and streams that drain into Lake Erie, feeding the algae.

“It is anticipated we’ll experience more storms in the Great Lakes region,” said Davis. “Storms can lead to more runoff. More runoff can lead to more nutrient input. Higher nutrient concentrations are also likely to cause toxic strains of microcystis to dominate the community.”

“That’s why climate change is so important,” said Reutter. “If we get more severe storms, we get more nutrients coming in.”

Large storm events that are increasing in frequency and severity, according to studies, can also overwhelm facilities in some communities that treat storm water and sewage in the same system. The result of combined sewer overflows is that nutri-

ents from the sewage go into the lake where the cyanobacteria can flourish.

The amount of phosphorus that comes into the lake from all the combined sewer overflows, according to Reutter, is estimated between 2 percent and 8 percent.

“This is incredibly important to grasp.

The majority of the phosphorus load comes in during storm events. To solve this, we need to address the load that’s coming in during the storms,” said Reutter.

The level of dissolved phosphorus increases following heavy rainfall. When there is a drought, the level drops, he said.

He noted that 2012, a drought year, showed “almost no algal bloom” in the lake. In 2011, tests showed a “giant load” of phosphorus in the river following heavy spring rains, which developed into the worst algal bloom ever recorded in Lake Erie.

“The bottom line is there’s a much greater frequency over the last 50 years of severe storms. Somewhere between a 37 percent and 53 percent increase in those rain events produce more than 3 inches of rain in a 24 hour period. When you have 1

inch of rain in a 24 hour period, that storm doesn’t cause a problem because that water can soak into the ground. Those gentle rains are not the problem – it’s these gullywashers we seem to get more frequently,” said Reutter.

Little can be done to affect climate change in the short term. But the amount of phosphorus flowing into the river and lake can be cut back to choke off the development of algal blooms.

Lake Erie, as the southernmost, shallowest, and warmest of the Great Lakes, provides a rich environment for the algae to thrive. But it also responds the quickest when the phosphorus level is reduced.

Erie, which produces more fish annually than the other Great Lakes combined, has a maximum depth of 210 feet. The average depth of the western basin, where Toledo’s water system intake is located and where the harmful algal blooms formed in August, is just 24 feet deep.

In the western basin, the blooms go away quickly when the phosphorus load is reduced because the flush out rate is fast, said Reutter. The retention time or “flush out rate” is the length of time it takes for water in the lake to be completely replaced by mostly new water.

“Almost all the water – over 90 percent – comes into this little, very, very shallow basin, so it can’t stay there that long. This is where all the phosphorus goes in. It gets flushed out of there very quickly,” he said.

In Lake Erie, the flush out rate is 2.7 years. In the western basin, it’s even shorter.

“Retention time in this little tiny basin where the harmful algal blooms occurred is 20-50 days,” he said By comparison, the maximum depth of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, is over 1,300 feet. By volume, it is 25 times larger than Lake Erie. Its retention time is over 100 years.

“So we’re lucky. If we caused this same problem on Lake Superior, it would take over 100 years to fix it. But if we reduce the load to the western basin, it goes away right away,” he said.

Despite conservation practices, phosphorus still a problem

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...the phosphorus content of eroded soil from farm fields can be high even when excessive amounts of fertilizer or manure are no longer being applied.

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For a chemical element discovered in the 17th century, phosphorus can still be puzzling for researchers tracking it from farm fields to tributaries of Lake Erie where it plays an integral role in the formation of harmful algal blooms.

For years – well before the algal bloom of 2011, described by some as the largest in the lake in decades - growers in Northwest Ohio have been adopting conservation measures to reduce run-off from farm fields.

Farm Service Agency offices in six local counties report enrollments are up during the past decade in a voluntary program that pays growers to convert cropland into filter strips along ditches and streams.

Consider: • In Fulton County, filter strip acreage has grown steadily, from 56 acres on 15 farms in 2004 to 559 acres last year on 158 farms.

• Lucas County, west of the Maumee River, has also recorded an increase from 15 acres in 2004 to 59 acres last year on 24 farms, • In Wood County, filter strips covered nearly 3,000 acres on 679 farms last year, compared to 256 acres on 75 farms in 2004.

• In Sandusky County, filter strips covered nearly 750 acres on 191 farms last year, compared to 60 acres on 15 farms in 2004.

• In Ottawa County, filter strips covered 551 acres on 119 farms last year, compared to 5 acres on 3 farms in 2004.

• In Erie County, filter strips covered 115 acres on 30 farms last year, compared to 16 acres on 3 farms in 2004.

Those figures don’t include acreage enrolled in other Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) practices such as riparian buffers, wetland restoration, field windbreaks or establishment of

native grasses. Ottawa County landowners, for example, had 1,159 acres enrolled in 2014 in the wetland restoration program.

Less than four acres were enrolled 10 years ago.

“Farmers know there is a problem with the Great Lakes,” John Gaynor, executive director of the Fulton-Western Lucas County FSA office, said.

Brandi Koehler, conservation program chief for the Ohio FSA State office in Columbus, says 46,346 acres have been enrolled in the CREP for the western Lake Erie watershed area of Ohio and a portion of the Rocky River watershed. The goal is 67,000 acres.

Of course, those numbers reflect only a small area of the Maumee River watershed, which drains about 6,608 square miles, including 4,862 in Ohio, 1,283 in Indiana and 463 in Michigan.

“By virtue of its location, its high discharges, and its high loads and concentrations of total and dissolved phosphorus, we believe that the Maumee River watershed is the primary driver of algal blooms in the Western Basin of Lake Erie,” a 2012 report by the Ohio Lake Erie Phosphorus Task Force says.

Still, phosphorus fertilizer sales in Ohio are trending down and the 100,000 or so tons sold in Ohio in 2011 was the lowest amount since 1975, according to data compiled by the American Association of Plant Food Control Officials, and sales have been below the running historic average since 2001.

And what was considered a few decades ago to be optimal plant nutrition meant applying more phosphorus to fields than crops removed from the soil. In recent years, application rates have also dropped and are now closer to balancing what was removed.

Even the amount of farmland in Northwest Ohio has been drifting lower.

The 2012 Census of Agriculture by the National Agricultural Statistics Service shows a loss of farmland in Ottawa, Wood, and Erie counties from 2007 levels. Farm acreage remained about the same in Lucas and Sandusky counties while slightly increasing in Fulton County.

Yet the rainy spring of 2010 appears to have set the stage for a major bloom in the lake. From April through June of that year, Heidelberg University researchers measured a total of 237 metric tons of dissolved phosphorus moving past their monitoring station on the Maumee River near Waterville – the largest amount for the April-June period the university has recorded since it began monitoring in 1975.

During that period, the station also recorded 688 metric tons of particulate phosphorus and 377,000 metric tons of sus-

pended sediment – the 10th and 15th highest levels respectively in 33 years.

The ratio of particulate phosphorus, which is attached to sediment, to dissolved phosphorus, which is in the water solution, is noteworthy because the dissolved form is immediately available to support algal growth – about 3.5 times more “bioavailable” than particulate phosphorus, researchers calculate.

In 2011, Lake Erie, spurred by heavy spring rains, experienced an algal bloom of record setting magnitude. It began in the warm, shallow western basin in mid July.

By early September, the bloom was covering almost 2,000 square miles - at least 2.4 times greater than the previous largest bloom in 2008.

Legacy phosphorus Then there is “legacy phosphorus.”

When excessive amounts of fertilizer or manure are applied to a field it may take years or decades for phosphorus levels to return to background levels once the over-application is stopped. Phosphorus remains in the soil profile in fields, along their edges and drainage ways and in streambeds.

Moreover, the movement of the sediment and bound phosphorus from fields to streams and rivers can take many years.

“Eroded soil particles leaving a farm field can be deposited where run-off slows or ponding occurs before reaching a stream or river,” a 2011 U.S. Department of Agriculture assessment of conservation practices on cultivated fields notes. “Once the sediment has entered streams, some of the soil particles settle out and can remain in the streambed or settle on the floodplain Continued on page 4

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Oregon farmer caught between two different worlds

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com

Saving Lake Erie A special 3 week report from The Press Myers’ family has been doing no-till for a long time, starting in 1890 with Myers’ great-grandfather.

“No-till does a better job holding back run-off than conventional tillage,” Myers said of the practice of planting crops without plowing by inserting seeds into small holes through the stubble of a previous crop.

“The problem with some of the studies is they’re saying that no-till is the problem but in Ohio, for example, only about six percent of the corn acreage is planted with no-till. About 30 percent of the soybean crops are no-till,” Myers added.

Myers believes that if farmers have to cut back on phosphorus in fertilizers, it can be accomplished without affecting yields.

“We may just have to come up with different methods for fertilizing the crop as opposed to the way we have been doing it,” he said.

Oregon farmer Bill Myers is also vice president of the Lake Erie Waterkeeper Association. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) Road salts — which are applied throughout Northwest Ohio — should be examined, too.

“Chlorides that we use in road salt contribute to the problem. There is a study from 1969 that says at that time 23 percent of the problem was chloride from road salt.

There are a lot of components out there besides agriculture. For whatever reason, it’s just been convenient to blame it on agriculture,” he said.

Gypsum, no-till Myers has made an effort as a farmer to cut back on the phosphorus that may be draining from his fields by applying gypsum as a soil additive. Gypsum was the best performer in a 2006 Agricultural Research Service study examining the ability of soil additives to curb runoff of phosphorus from farm fields into the nation’s waters.

The researchers treated the soil annually for three years. They found that applying 5,000 pounds of gypsum per acre was most effective in reducing soil-test values for phosphorus. According to the study, reductions in dissolved reactive phosphorus seemed to be dependent on continual ap-

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...let’s face it, we have the largest footprint into the watershed with the amount of land use that we control.

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Former Oregon City Councilman Bill Myers wears two hats — he farms 2,000 acres on fields located three-quarters of a mile from the Lake Erie shoreline. He is also vice president of the Lake Erie Waterkeeper Association and president of the Lucas County Farm Bureau.

As a result, Myers has firm beliefs about protecting the environment and an interest in making sure the agricultural industry is considered if new policies are adopted.

Myers attended the Lake Erie Improvement Association forum last December to hear experts discuss invasive algal blooms. Scientists from universities across the Great Lakes recommended implementing new policies that would lead to a 40 percent reduction of algae-feeding phosphorus into the lake.

Researchers say most of the phosphorus is coming from fertilizer and manure runoff from farm fields. Improved tiling and water drainage systems move fertilizer and legacy phosphorus through the watershed faster.

“There’s always room for improvement, no matter what we do,” Myers said.

“In making the changes, we need to make sure that we don’t possibly make it worse by…reacting. That’s agriculture’s biggest battle.”

While Myers called the forum “very informative,” he believes there is more to be considered.

“Actually, total fertilizer has gone down in 20 years, not up. So we must have two guys out there who are doing it really bad or something is wrong in their assumption,” Myers said. “If you look at it logically, you should see the fertilizer in the watershed increasing three, four fold.

We’re not seeing that.”

In the 1960s and 1970s water treatment plants and industry were blamed for pushing phosphorus into the lake that led to algal blooms. Since then, new technologies have led to more pollution-free plants. But Myers debates that, too.

“I think wastewater plants play a much larger role than what everybody wants to talk about, but since it costs so much public money to fix, nobody wants to talk about it.”

In addition, urban sprawl and overdevelopment in the 1990s may have increased the phosphorus load that drains into the lake.

“Everybody forgets about that equation,” he said.

plications of gypsum.

Northwest Ohio farmers are using other progressive measures to reduce run-off, Myers said.

Last March, in his presentation at the Ninth Annual Lake Erie Conference at Lourdes University, Myers said the intense scrutiny by some researchers on no-till planting and its links to algal blooms may be misplaced.

Kill the algae Myers believes farmers should not take personally what scientists say or what they hear in the media. The end result of any changes in regulation or legislation could be in the form of economic incentives and technologies that are better for everyone, including farmers.

“We certainly take ownership of a percentage of what is going on, because let’s face it, we have the largest footprint into the watershed with the amount of land use that we control. So, it’s impossible to say we have nothing to do with this. That would be stupid. I don’t take it personally.

The only way somebody would take it personally would be if the environment was harmed maliciously. I don’t know where that guy is. It is expensive to throw away the environment. And I have a hard time buying into the idea that someone is actually trying to pollute to watershed,” said Myers.

“There is more to this puzzle based on historical things that have changed within the environment that is affecting everything differently. We now have a larger concentration of animals, we have a different way of farming, and we have practices that need to be looked at — like taking care of manure and fertilizer on frozen ground.” (— Press news editor Larry Limpf contributed)

Despite conservation practices, phosphorus still a problem Continued from front page when the water is high and slow moving.

“These sediments can remain in play for years until a storm creates enough surface water run-off to re-suspend the previously eroded soil, or until the stream flow cuts into stream banks made up of deposits of previously eroded soil. Consequently, the phosphorus content of eroded soil from farm fields can be high even when excessive amounts of fertilizer or manure are no

longer being applied.”

Ultimately, the land itself will provide more answers to how much fertilizer needs to be applied, says Steve Davis, a resource conservationist with the USDA. Agriculture will need better soil testing methods, he said. In the meantime, more growers should consider using phosphorus within guidelines established by universities in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana for the tri-state area.

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Certification Program that was launched about a year ago announced the first three fertilizer providers to be certified: The Andersons, Inc., Fremont facility; Legacy Farmers Cooperative, Custar, O., facility, and Morral Companies, LLC, Caledonia, O. facility.

The voluntary program is an effort by the agriculture industry to reduce the use of applied nutrients.

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“We’re willing to work with our school board to ensure the safety of the students, faculty and staff,” he said.

He said the resource officer is in school buildings five days a week during regular school hours although he may be pulled off campus in the event of an emergency elsewhere.

“It’s his primary assignment,” the chief said. The position is funded by the township.

Krugh said the workshop will start at 10 a.m. and be held in the high school.

It is open to the public.

Richard Welling, a township trustee, said he may recommend pulling the resource officer from the schools if the Lake board allows staff and faculty to carry concealed weapons.

“In an active shooting situation it could be harder to know who’s the shooter and who are the armed teachers and staff.”

He described Poiry as an exceptional officer with years of experience.

“Additional training is one thing but you can’t beat actual experience during an emergency situation,” Welling said.

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Board interviewing sup’t candidates

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The Genoa school board is spending much of its time this month interviewing candidates for the superintendent’s position.

Board members met Wednesday and have scheduled meetings for Jan. 12, 19 and 21 for interviews, which are being held in executive session.

The current superintendent, Dennis Mock, has announced his intention to retire July 31.

The board also hosted a community forum Dec. 1 to gather public input on the search for a new superintendent.

The board will hold its organizational meeting Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. and then meet in regular session at 6 p.m. when it will turn its attention to the district’s financial con-

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Last month, the board took the preliminary steps for going back to the ballot, approving resolutions of necessity for the renewal of a 5-mill, 5-year operating issue and a new emergency levy that will generate an additional $1.025 million a year if passed.

Bill Nye, district treasurer, said the board will consider resolutions for actually placing the issues on the May ballot during its Jan. 14 meeting.

Last year, district voters twice rejected requests for additional tax revenue. A 4.99mill, 5-year levy was defeated in May and an emergency issue that would have generated $800,000 annually was defeated in November.

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The delay, he said, puts the district in a tighter financial situation.

A five-year forecast of the district’ finances projects it will end the fiscal year on June 30, 2015 with a balance of about $1.3 million. Nye said he projects the balance will drop to about $500,000 by June 2016 and become a deficit of about $500,000 by June 2017 if the district doesn’t receive additional revenues or cut spending.

He said the district receives about half of its operating revenue from the state.

The 5-mill operating levy was first approved by voters in 1990 and is set to expire at the end of 2015.

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Bystander and part-time cop help nab robbery suspect A bystander and alert part-time village officer played crucial roles in the arrest of a man accused of robbing stores in two Ottawa County communities, Steve Weirich, Oak Harbor police chief said.

Trevor Boss, 31, is currently in the Ottawa County Detention Facility, facing an aggravated burglary charge for the Dec. 27 robbery of the Mickey Mart on Perry Street in Port Clinton. He also admitted to a Dec. 21 robbery at the Dollar General store on Locust Street in Oak Harbor, according to the Port Clinton Police Department.

Boss reportedly brandished a gun in the Port Clinton robbery but did not use one in the robbery at the store in the village. Authorities found a gun believed to be the weapon used in the second robbery.

Boss made an initial appearance in Ottawa County Municipal Court following his New Year’s Eve arrest in Toledo. He is scheduled to appear again at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 12.

The investigation involved the Oak Harbor police, Port Clinton police, Ottawa

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Boss...stopped at the Shell station for a tall boy (beer) and was heading back to Toledo.

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County Drug Task Force and the U.S. Marshal’s Office in Toledo.

The cases are expected to go before an Ottawa County grand jury soon, chief Weirich said.

The chief credits a break in the cases to a village resident and a part-time officer Jim Forsythe, who was in the right place at the right time.

“Everything just came together,” the chief said.

The night of the Dollar General rob-

bery, a witness driving along Mill Street saw a man park a silver S-10 pickup in the parking lot between the rear of Spangler Motors and Croghan Colonial properties along the Portage River bank.

The village resident thought it was suspicious that the man got out of the vehicle, walked to the corner of Locust Street, crossed and headed toward Dollar General, Weirich said.

So the bystander pulled his vehicle into the Spangler used car lot across the street and waited, the chief said. Soon after, he saw the man run back to the vehicle, get in and head west. The witness followed.

In the confusing moments afterward, the witness hailed down Forsythe, the officer on the call, told him what he saw and gave him descriptions of both the man and pickup.

Police believe the suspect headed along State Route 105 and evaded cops by turning down a rural road.

Nearly a week later, when the Port Clinton store was robbed Forsythe was on duty again, working part-time for the Carroll Township Police Department. As he sat in a cruiser along State Route 2, listening to the police radio traffic regarding the

newest robbery, the officer saw a silver S-10 pickup with two people inside pass by, the chief recounted.

He pulled the vehicle over for a routine traffic stop, identified both people inside, one of whom was Boss, then asked where they were coming from, Weirich said.

“Boss said he had been visiting his mother at The Fountains in Port Clinton, stopped at the Shell station for a tall boy (beer) and was heading back to Toledo,” the chief continued.

Those details proved crucial in tracking Boss’ movements, he said. Law enforcement officials examined videotapes from surrounding gas stations and saw Boss at the checkout on one the tapes.

They compared his description on that tape to the one at Mickey Mart and used a photo for witness identification, the chief added.

Boss’s address is listed as a West Water Street apartment in Oak Harbor.

However, Weirich said he is originally from Port Clinton, had moved to Oak Harbor and more recently had been living in Toledo. He only recently returned to Oak Harbor where he’s been occasionally staying at friends’ homes.

Village to contract with sheriff for dispatching service

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Walbridge Village Council heard the first reading Wednesday of an ordinance authorizing Mayor Ed Kolanko to enter into an agreement with the Wood County Sheriff’s Department for emergency dispatching service.

The village currently contracts for the service with Lake Township, which has also provided service for the City of Rossford until the city recently opted to contract with the sheriff’s department.

Mayor Kolanko on Thursday said the expected annual cost for a village agreement with the sheriff’s department is about $37,665.

There will be one-time, set-up costs associated with the transition, the mayor said.

Currently, the village is paying about $48,492 annually for the service with the township.

“The village values the relationship with Lake Township and appreciates the dispatching service they have provided over the years,” the mayor said. “The Walbridge Police Department will also see enhancements to technology leading to greater safety for village residents. We trust in the services offered by Sheriff (Mark) Wasylyshyn and feel this will be a good move for the Village of Walbridge.”

Under the present arrangement, Lake Township contracts with a private company, LifeStar, that provides staffing at the township’s dispatching center on Lemoyne Road.

That contract is set to expire in March.

Costs are apportioned between the township, Rossford and Walbridge based on call volume.

Rossford officials decided late last year to contract with the sheriff’s department.

The city will pay the county $65,210 to cover yearly personnel costs and $40,000 for a set-up fee and $7,000 for software costs.

Mark Hummer, Lake Township police chief and administrator, said he expects the township trustees to also consider contracting with the sheriff’s department following the departure of Walbridge and Rossford because it isn’t economically feasible to dispatch just for the unincorporated areas of the township.

He’s questioned figures compiled by the sheriff’s office for providing the 24-hour service for the township and Walbridge and Rossford and contends there could be a shortfall between the sheriff’s price quotes and what actual costs will be.

Hardware questions also linger over the county’s dispatching capabilities regarding calls to the Lake Township Fire Department. The department covers the villages of Millbury and Walbridge as well as the unincorporated areas of the township but fire chief Bruce Moritz has told the township trustees the sheriff’s dispatching signal isn’t strong enough to reach firefighters’ personal pagers.

Consequently, the department would need signal repeaters to receive calls from the sheriff’s department in Bowling Green,

House fire in Lake Township

A house in the 2700 block of Southpointe, Lake Township, was destroyed by fire that started just after midnight Thursday, January 8. Five family members were treated at an area hospital. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

Northern Manufacturing moving to industrial park

By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press news@presspublications.com Within weeks, the Village of Oak Harbor will be losing its single largest industrial manufacturer.

Northern Manufacturing is moving its North Locust Street plant to the Lakewinds Industrial Park to take advantage of a new tax abatement zone being created by Ottawa County, Mayor Bill Eberle told village council at its first regular meeting of the year.

Company owner Quintin Smith recently informed the mayor of the move, he said.

Northern Manufacturing is a sheet metal fabrication company specializing in stainless steel fabrication. Its operations span three facilities, with 85,000 feet dedicated solely to stainless steel fabrication, according to the company website. The company provides advanced engineering and welding, including 3-D models and 3-D laser cutting.

The news is a crushing blow to the village which is already struggling financially.

Village leaders are diligently thumbing through departmental assessment to create a 2015 budget that stays in the black while combating a number of critical problems such as a faulty sewer overflow system.

Councilwoman Sue Rahm asked if there was anything the village could do to convince company officials to stay, such as creating its own zone.

It’s too late to stop Northern Manufacturing’s move, the mayor replied, but the village is looking into the creation of a similar Community Reinvestment Area that lured the company out of the village corporation limits.

The mayor explained that Northern Manufacturing is land locked in the village and unable to expand. The plant will join its sister operation at Lakewinds where owners have plans to increase capacity in coming years. The laser equipment and all the other

machinery will be moved to the new site.

“They will maintain the building and have limited staffing. Basically, they are taking advantage of expanding the facility they already have,” Eberle said. “Basically it will be a warehouse for them.”

Company officials have promised to keep up maintenance on the building north of the railroad tracks, Eberle said, adding “The last thing we want is for the building to go into disrepair.”

As a goodwill gesture to the village, Smith offered to pay the administrative costs involved in setting up its own tax abatement zone, the mayor added. The abatements can apply to both commercial and residential projects.

Salem Township trustees were scheduled to vote on the tax zone request Monday night because it affects the township tax base, Eberle said.

To prepare for the financial hit, Councilman Jon Fickert asked that tax administrator Kim Mehlow investigate the exact number of job losses and the tax revenue loss implications. Some of the company jobs include office staff, supervisors, mechanical engineers, machine operators and welders.

“This couldn’t have come at a worse time,” Fickert lamented.

Mike Shadoan of the Oak Harbor

Development Group wondered if Northern owners would consider donating the property to the village or the county for a recreational center.

It couldn’t hurt to ask, the mayor replied.

Rahm thought it was a bad idea.

“I would like to see another business going in there – more than a rec center,” she said. And if Shadoan was intent on pursuing a site for a recreational center, Rahm suggested he turn his own business into one.

Northern’s history dates back to 1898 when the C. Nelson Company was founded. The name changed to Northern Manufacturing in 1951 and in 1975 came under the ownership of James D. Smith.

In 1990, Northern developed a quality measurement tool called the VersaGage, according to the website. It was developed internally as Northern was looking for innovated quality solutions to obtain the Ford Q1 certification. Northern Manufacturing applied for and received patents on the VersaGage and brought it to the market in 1992.

In 1996, C. Nelson spun off from the main business, was purchased by Kelley Smith, son of James Smith.

In 2001, Smith’s other son, Quintin, bought the company.

Computer classes offered in Elmore Several computer classes, made possible by Guiding Ohio Online, will be offered at the Harris-Elmore Public Library during January. Registration is required; attendees should bring their own devices.

Classes include: • Wednesday, Jan. 14; 9 a.m. – Basic computer skills; 10 a.m. – Introduction to Facebook; 11 a.m. – Introduction to Linked In. • Saturday, Jan 17: 9 a.m. - Beginning Excel Part II: Creating a Budget; 10 a.m.

– Creating a Resume using Word; 11 a.m.

– Creating Presentation: Introduction to PowerPoint.

• Friday, Jan. 23: 9 a.m. - Beginning Excel Part III-creating charts • Friday, Jan. 30: 2 p.m. – Introduction to iPads; 3 p.m. – Introduction to Kindle devices; 4 p.m. – Introduction to Nook & other e-readers.

There will also be a drop-in session on Friday, January 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The library is located at 328 Toledo St. For more information, call 419-862-2482.

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Two ’68 Genoa grads coached, supported Urban Meyer

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Ohio State’s rise to the national championship game Monday night is no surprise to two 1968 Genoa High School graduates, Rick Briggle and John Harbal, who got to know the Buckeyes’ coach, Urban Meyer.

Rick Briggle, who went on to be assistant principal and athletic director at GHS from 2006-09, coached Meyer in a high school all-star baseball game.

Briggle had a long storied coaching career at high schools throughout Northwest Ohio, including coaching baseball at Port Clinton, and Meyer was just one prodigy with a bright future that he ran into, but Briggle never would have guessed it at the time.

In 1982, Briggle was baseball coach at Central Catholic, and he was asked for a second time to coach the Black Team in the All-Ohio Series which featured senior baseball stars from the four regions of the state. Two notables were supposed to be on Briggle’s team — Meyer and Bernie Kosar, but the future University of Miami and Cleveland Browns quarterback dropped out. “Bernie Kosar did not play as he reported to the University of Miami, of all things, to chase a quarterback spot with the Hurricanes...a poor choice, right? As for Coach Meyer, my memory seems blurred as to his successes that weekend. I am sure he hit .450, six home runs, and stole 15 bases,� Briggle commented, sarcastically. “Little did I know that weekend who I had on that roster of 18 year-olds...it has taken 40 years or so for one of us to ‘make it.’�

Harbal is not only Briggle’s classmate and teammate at Genoa — the two celebrate the same birthday. Harbal was a member of the Bowling Green State University board of trustees when Meyer was hired as football coach there. A former president of the board, Harbal’s nine-year term ended in May, 2010.

During Meyer’s years at BGSU, Harbal got to know him well, describing the coach as “intense� and “driven.� “The model he used at Bowling Green is the model that he carried on to Utah, to Florida, and then to Ohio State,� Harbal

Urban Meyer. (Press file photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) said. “By model, I mean that he found out early on at Bowling Green who the kids were who were really committed.

And those who weren’t, they found something else to do for extracurricular activities because football wasn’t going to be part of it. So, he weeded out those who weren’t producers and built from there.

You watch it very closely, and that’s exactly what he’s done at his next three destinations.�

Harbal said the decision to hire Meyer was made by then-athletic director Paul Crebs, who interviewed the candidate alongside former BGSU assistant coach Scott Seeliger. Meyer almost wasn’t hired. “Ironically, Urban was the last person that they were going to chat with, and they had dinner with him,� Harbal said. “They had pretty much made up their mind who they were going to hire and this was more of a courtesy interview

because Earle Bruce and Lou Holtz highly recommended that they talk to Urban. Out of that dinner, he just won them over and that was our new football coach at the time.�

When Meyer moved with his family into their new home on the west side of BG, no one knew at the time what the future held. He was just another first-year coach. “What a small world...little did you know that you would be ‘rubbing shoulders’ with a future hall of famer in Coach Meyer,� Briggle said. “I am sure he may have dreamed of his success. Coaches at that level — it is the ‘drive’ that makes them pursue excellence. Without it, there’s little chance for success. Now, all may dream it, but that’s no guarantee for such mercurial rise to the very top of the profession.�

Harbal, whose daughter baby-sat Meyer’s children when the coach’s family lived in BG, had one last brush with Meyer just before he took the Ohio State position. “I host a football golf outing at CIC

(Catawba Island Club) every summer for the (BGSU) football program, and we bring back former football coaches. Three summers ago, the summer Urban was not coaching, he came back to be honored and he did just a terrific job,� Harbal said. “He stayed four days at our house and we had just a great time. He was inbetween jobs and not knowing what he was going to be doing coaching-wise. He wasn’t doing the ESPN stint anymore. Ohio State was his dream job, and of course at the time, everything was just coming up with the tattoo-stuff (OSU’s Jim Tressel coaching controversy) and Luke Fickel was the interim coach, and the rest is history.�

At Genoa, Harbal was an all-league wide receiver and multi-year letter winner for legendary Comets Coach Jim Firestone back when the Comets competed in the Northern Lakes League. During Harbal and Briggle’s four years, Genoa’s 1964-67 football teams went a combined 27-10-3.

Although he was also a forward on the Genoa basketball team and an all-league first baseman for the baseball team, Harbal said, “Football was my favorite, and I came away with a lot of memories from my time of playing on Bergman Field.�

He cited playing with quarterback Dan Matthews, and linebackers Jeff Rice and John Lewis, who were co-captains his senior year in 1967, and playing alongside his brother Tim at defensive back among his fondest moments.

After high school, Harbal went to BGSU and graduated in 1972 with a degree in marketing and a specialization in selling and sales management. He also began serving BGSU with stints on the College of Business Alumni Advisory Board, the President’s Club and the Falcon Club. In 2001, he was appointed by the governor to BGSU’s board of trustees.

In addition, Harbal has given back to his hometown, having served on the Genoa Area School Board during the 1990s. He was instrumental in ridding the district of the now-defunct Camper Elementary School and purchasing 58 acres near the high school, so one day the district could realize its ambitious dream of building a brand-new, state-of-the-art elementary school upon that land. (— sportswriter Jeffrey D. Norwalk contributed)

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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Szozda

The Press Poll

What is your New Year's resolution?

What do you think is the main source of phosphorus that feeds invasive algae in Lake Erie?

Faulty septic systems Outdated water treatment plants Farm fertilizers Dredging Scott Janney Genoa "My New Year's resolution would be to live healthier and have more fun!"

Lora Stevenson Fostoria "Save money and spend less."

Trudy Schroeder Oregon "To get all my bad habits in line."

Steven Pate Genoa "To have God more in my life."

Casey Lawrence Woodville "I guess to dust off the treadmill. That's pretty much it."

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Mayor betting on the way ‘Oregon’ is pronounced Behind the

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I said, ‘You guys say ‘Or-gon’ — you kind of leave off the ‘e’, drop a syllable...’

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Oregon Mayor Mike Seferian could not resist the opportunity to get his city national recognition.

Last week, he was on ESPN’s Sports Center, answering questions from Cardale Jones during a two-minute phone interview. Since, he has been talking to journalists from around the country.

If you haven’t heard, Oregon is changing its name to “Oregon, Ohio Buckeyes on the Bay, City of Duck Hunters” for one day, Monday, January 12 — when the Ohio State University Buckeyes and the University of Oregon Ducks football teams play for an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division 1-A) national championship.

It makes sense.

The original fur trading post of Oregon, located at what is now the intersection of Oregon Road and Miami Street, was originally named after the territory that became the state of Oregon, but they are not one and the same. The nephew of Washington Irving coined the name for this portion of the Black Swamp, and it stuck.

Many of East Toledo’s streets bare western state’s names for the same reason, and Oregon later became Oregon Township, and then the City of Oregon.

So when Oregon natives Matt Squibb and Mark Rabbitt started an online petition to have the city’s name changed for the day of the national championship game, Seferian felt compelled to take action.

“I think they were just messing around at first. I don’t think either of them are avid

Buckeye fans, and I think one of them is a Michigan fan,” Seferian said. “I saw it and a couple people told me about it, so by Wednesday I was getting a lot of ringtones about it, and Thursday I said, ‘I’m going to do something here, I’m getting so much feedback, or I’m going to have to absorb a lot of it.’”

Squibb, who now resides in Sylvania, wrote the petition, and it quickly had 2,000 signatures, increasing by the day. Oregon’s Clay High School also shares the same colors as Oregon University, so Squibb asked

for those to be changed for a day, too.

“Call it Buckeye Town, Ohio City, Brutusville, whatever, you get the point,” Squibb’s petition says, continuing...

“Let’s not leave anything to chance here! Change the name and support the Buckeyes!

“I am not a huge Buckeye fan, but I feel this game is important to a lot of people I know and many of those people are superstitious, so let’s make this happen, people!

“If you have any questions please contact my spokesman Mark Rabbitt (he is probably home right now or riding his bike) “I want a press conference; I want to see Oregon, Ohio on ESPN or at least ESPN2, or FOX Sports Ohio. Thanks for making this happen, people!”

Squibb’s request was answered, and the petition has had its share of press — local and national.

Since the proclamation changing the city’s name and also designating January 5-12 as “The Ohio State Buckeye Week in the City of Oregon, Ohio” was signed by Seferian, the mayor spent 20 minutes interviewed by a New York Times reporter, and that’s just the beginning.

“I’m probably not done, because ESPN has called back three times,” Seferian said.

The city’s proclamation points out that Oregon Township adopted its name in 1838, 21 years before Oregon received statehood in 1859. Seferian did not hesitate to mention that fact to national media.

That led to a bet. The pronunciation of

the city and state are different, with different syllables accented, so Seferian made a bet with an Oregon state broadcasting personality.

“Oddly enough, if the Buckeyes win, he’s got to pronounce Oregon (our way) for a week,” Seferian said. “I said, ‘You guys say ‘Or-gon’ — you kind of leave off the ‘e’, drop a syllable,’ and he goes, ‘Yeah, we’re saving our energy. We don’t waste all the energy when we say it.’ They were fun.”

The proclamation also draws attention to the Lake Erie shoreline’s attraction to avid duck-hunters and the fact that the University of Oregon’s nickname is “Ducks.” You can even find the proclamation link on ESPN’s website.

“The City of Oregon has been petitioned by residents of the City to make it clear that we are not associated with Oregon University Ducks Football,” and picks up, “The City of Oregon is a devoted sports town with divided loyalties in college football, which include Michigan Wolverines, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and University of Toledo. The City of Oregon is also known to have a very dedicated group of outdoorsmen, who for generations have made hunting an important part of their lives.”

Seferian was a Press football soothsayer until his last re-election campaign, so we’re giving him a chance to be a soothsayer again.

Mayor Seferian’s prediction — Ohio State 41, Oregon 38.

Drifting aimlessly — or not — is a matter of choice Imagine being in a boat on the ocean with no rudder, no motor, and no sails.

You would be at the mercy of the currents and wind. You would have no control over where you went. You would be drifting aimlessly.

Now consider an example with a fully functional boat without any navigation charts or equipment. Although the boat can be steered, there is no ability for a sailor to pick a destination or plot the best course to get there. This boat will also be traveling without any objective.

Even a functional boat with a complete set of charts and navigation equipment that is not used will fare no better than the previous two examples. In order to reach an intended destination, you must have working equipment, and materials, along with the skill and willingness to use them.

Too many people drift aimlessly through life. The reasons range from not having the right equipment, or lacking the ability or desire to use it. Either way the result is the same; people waiting for things to happen instead of doing what it takes to make them happen.

You are your boat. You are functioning properly when you are aware of your thoughts and proactively maintain a positive, can do, attitude. It’s your attitude which controls the direction you are headed. It also impacts the situations and people you attract.

You determine the thoughts which program your brain. Positive, or negative, your mind follows whatever directions you provide. If you believe you can do something, you are right. Conversely, if you don’t think you can do something, you are also right. It is your choice.

You are not functioning properly if

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by Bryan Golden you blame other people or circumstances for your situation. This is the equivalent of letting go of the steering wheel because of the false premise that there is nothing you can do.

Goals are your navigation charts. They identify where you want to go. You can choose any goals you want. The only requirement is for your goals to be your own rather than imposed by someone else.

Additionally, a timeframe for achieving your goals is necessary. A deadline provides the incentive to reach your goal.

Without one, since there is no rush, you

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may never reach your goal at all. You will be operating under the false premise that time is infinite.

Your plan for reaching your goals is the course you must take to arrive at your desired destination. Your plan should be as detailed as possible with as many steps as necessary. Without this plan, you will drift.

Self-monitoring is the technique you use to stay on course. This serves the same purpose as navigational instruments on a boat. If you start moving away from your objective, self-monitoring enables you to get back on track.

In order to effectively utilize selfmonitoring, you must always be aware of where you are headed. If you begin to drift off course, you want to identify the cause, along with the corrective action required to get you back on your intended path.

Caring about your life and where you are headed is imperative. Those who don’t

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Generosity appreciated To the editor: The Elmore Unit of the Salvation Army wishes to thank the Elmore Kiwanis, the Key Club of Woodmore High School and any other individual volunteers for faithfully standing by our kettles.

A grand total of $8,638.49 was collected from Elmore and Woodville.

The money collected in Elmore and Woodville was spent in our local communities. Last year, we assisted people with heating, rent, utilities, fuel and other emergency needs. This past year, we disbursed

$2,113.55 back to people in need. We were given a budget of $4,000 and at year end, the unused balance is returned to the Toledo office of the Salvation Army to help serve the area’s needy.

A special thanks to all who donated money and bought gifts for the Angel Trees in Woodville and Elmore. Also, to Sharon Arndt and her elves who wrapped and disbursed these gifts. Our Angel Trees served 31 families. Again, a big thanks to all who donated to the kettles.

Janice Netcher Treasurer, Salvation Army

care one way or another about their direction are prone to drifting. They haven’t taken the time to fully understand themselves.

They cannot accurately identify exactly what they want out of life.

Time goes by too fast to waste it drifting aimlessly. You are capable of attaining your goals. It is well worth the effort required.

Arriving at your desired destination is far more rewarding than waiting to see where you wind up. Be proactive in your life by staying focused on where you want to go.

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Water crisis was the talk in one of the most boring cities Let’s give the people who made the pages of The Press in 2014 the last word.

“I understand the section of the law and wording of the charge against me-- and the severity. I am not an idiot. But I am not going to spend the next two years in court saying I didn’t do it. No, I did it and I admitted it. I’ll take my punishment. I’ll take what’s coming to me.”

Bob Bratton, former Genoa’s police chief, pleading guilty to theft charges for using money from the Furtherance of Justice Funds while sheriff of Ottawa County.

“The SEC is a powerhouse, and being from Ohio I looked down at these schools from the South. Now that I’m here, I’m already drinking the SEC Kool-Aid. It did not take long.”

Simone Eli, Genoa native and sports anchor in Mobile, Alabama, talking about the football programs at Auburn, Alabama and other SEC schools.

“If they are living at the poverty level, a quality park is so very important to the growth of our children. I grew up in East Toledo, I knew how valuable it was to me and how many pleasant and wonderful memories I have from having a park and playground that was safe and beautiful and allowed me to use my imagination. Parks used to be one of our most valuable resources that gave our children the OK to be a kid and to have fun and to use their imagination, and to grow and just be comfortable.”

Mary Wilson, East Toledo resident, about maintaining parks.

“Basketball courts are almost non-existent and there are some real opportunities to provide recreation for people. Birmingham Park has a concrete slab, but there are no basketball hoops. You know, in order to disturb a neighbor from that basketball court, you’d probably have to set off a bomb because it’s literally hundreds of yards away from the nearest house.”

Mike Craig, councilman from East Toledo.

“I always believed that in sports or life, if you perform the task in front of you to the best of your ability, you may not always win but you will never lose.”

Joe Moore, 1970 Cardinal Stritch graduate, commenting after his induction into the University of Findlay Athletic Hall of Fame for his baseball achievements.

“It has been sitting there vacant for over two years. It had a bad roof that was leaking from summer to winter. A lot of those things that could have been saved got ruined. Other things were already stolen before we got in there. We did save some things - awnings from the food court and some of the lights.

Everything that was worth a lot of value that would have been easy for people to steal has already been stolen.”

Dayne Bihn of Paschal Bihn, hired to raze the Woodville Mall.

“You need to be able to remain coachable. No matter what position you ascend to, you never learn it all. We’re students and teachers at the same time. There’s always

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Dr. Lonnie Rivera, superintendent of Oregon City Schools, on one of the things he learned through sports.

“The only thing equal between us all is we all have 24 hours in a day. What you do with your 24 hours will separate you from the next person.”

Dr. Romules Durant, superintendent of Toledo Public Schools, on one of the things he learned through sports.

“I am going to propose our right to recover that property for $3.8 million and I’m going to notify Dashing Pacific one year in advance that I’m going to put the property back in the market and make it very clear to them, that a port-a-potty and picnic bench is not substantial development.”

D. Michael Collins, Toledo mayor, talking to the members of the East Toledo Club about the Marina District.

know the saying, `A nice place to visit but I wouldn’t want to live there?’ We are exactly the opposite of that. Most people do not pick the City of Oregon as a nice place to visit or to take a vacation. The reason a lot of people chose to live here is because it is a great place to live, it’s not overtaken by terrible traffic. It is simply a great place to raise your family. In the attempt to develop, we have to be careful not to destroy the reason people moved here in the first place.”

Mike Seferian, Oregon mayor, commenting on a national poll naming Oregon one of the nation’s most boring cities.

“Detroit’s plant is five percent of the total phosphorus in Lake Erie – so it’s a large single source - but we were able to get a reduction of 100,000 pounds of phosphorus – 50 tons – just simply from getting a permit change at not too much extra cost to the plant. So if we could do that with all our wastewater plants, simply because wastewater is the foundation of the nutrients coming into the system, then run-off from the land can be reduced. Every pound taken out of the system from whatever the source – which would include septic systems, especially near shore, lawn fertilizers, anywhere it’s at - is helpful to get a healthy Lake Erie again.”

Sandy Bihn, Lake Erie Waterkeeper.

“I am constantly telling audiences that we live in the most arable place on earth here on the banks of Lake Erie — the most prolific of all the Great Lakes. And, I challenged the U.S. Geological Survey one time to tell me where outside here there is this much fresh water and this much arable land. The truth is, there is no other place.”

Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative.

“I show people that (water bottle of algae from around the intake) and it’s like they don’t understand or they don’t care – but they did care for three days when they needed water.”

Len Syrek, board member of the Lake Erie Waterkeepers, commenting to passengers on an eco tour of the Maumee River.

“You should not feel sorry for us. By doing so, you take away our pride and honor…

That’s what we do. It’s our calling. The soldier goes to war because that’s his job…And, that includes the possibility of being sacrificed on the altar of freedom.”

Lt. Commander Vidal Valentin, commanding officer of Navy Operational Support Center Toledo, addressing area veterans at the East Toledo Club’s 81st Flag Raising Ceremony at Christ Dunberger Post in Oregon.

“I promised myself I’d take care of my son no matter what….I want my son more than anything in the world. I want to see him, talk to him, watch him walk and push him in a stroller. All the things normal parents do. I’ve been neglected of that. I can’t quit. I wouldn’t be able to sleep. I couldn’t handle my conscience knowing I gave up on my son.”

Vance Allred, reflecting on his threeyear fight 20 years ago to stop the adoption of his newborn son. The two reunited this past summer.

“Live life in wonder of things around you. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that. Live a balanced life--learn some, eat some, and drink some, and draw some and paint some and dance and play and work every day some…

Remember that you are only one pixel in the picture on the football field. Without everyone around you, there is no picture… you are merely a spot standing on an empty field…and without you, that big picture would be incomplete. Your music and your movement affect the entire band.”

Jon Waters, former director of the OSU marching band and a Woodmore graduate, giving the commencement speech at the Woodmore graduation.

“I took that as a compliment to say we are one of the 10 most boring cities because we don’t want to fool ourselves. You

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“Houses that were built 100 years ago had porches in front. People would communicate with each other, wave and say good morning. But, if you look at the way we build houses today, we have a patio on the back of the house and fence all the way around so we can’t see anybody. Or, we go into a dark family room with the television.

That’s not social. That’s not healthy.”

Fr. Tim Ferris, pastor of St. Boniface and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic churches, on the need for a mother’s social club to network about parenting and marriage.

“We’re on the Great Lakes, the largest source of fresh water on the planet. I mean, it is part of what we think of ourselves as a successful community. So, when we screw up our water, it’s a big deal. It’s something that we can’t afford to get wrong. Not just for the drama of that weekend, but for the way that we connect with our community

and meet our service needs for a long time to come.”

Mike Beazley, Oregon city administrator.

“We all want to be charitable. But there’s help for those folks. They don’t need to be on street corners begging for food and money. They make more money panhandling, I think.”

“Our local cadre of people appealing for handouts on area freeways and roads is expanding and they seem to be becoming more aggressive with their solicitations. Increased competition may be the cause.”

Bob Anderson, Northwood city administrator, contemplating a law to restrict panhandling.

“I did 30 years in the Jeep plant. It was like walking into the United Nations. I spent time with Latinos, African-Americans, Lebanese people, Turkish people, Asian folk, young folk, old folk, black folk, brown folk, and they all came from somewhere other than here.”

Pete Gerken, Lucas County Commissioner and a member of the Welcome Toledo-Lucas County Initiative, which aims to attract immigrants to our area.

“I had hoped then…that the area would be receptive, would give me a chance to be its mirror, to give it a voice, to let me record its triumphs, to applaud its good citizens and call to account its cheaters, to measure its progress, print its letters, be its marketplace, share its concerns, lick its wounds, help transmit its values from father and mother to son and daughter.”

Harold K. Douthit, the publisher who founded The Press in 1972. Douthit passed away in October at age 87.

“All the stuff from Vietnam has kicked in. All of a sudden my security is gone. I’m responsible for this guy and left him behind.

I can’t give up on him. I really can’t. He has allowed me to sleep at night, and relax in my own house. With PTSD, I’m always vigilant. At least with Bear there, I knew he would bark.”

Mike Novitski, a disabled veteran who lives in Helena, commenting about how the loss of his dog, Bear, has affected him. Bear went missing near Gibsonburg.

“Most of the time, the entity haunting a house was already there when the current owners moved in. Even a fortune telling pendulum can open a doorway that lets them in, and generally when you open that door, it won’t be a friendly ghost, it will be something demonic, and they can be very hard to get rid of.”

Al Luna, founder of Paranormal Spirit Encounter Investigations, a Perrysburg based Ghostbuster firm.

“Many weaknesses are actually just self-imposed limitations. When you tell your mind there is something you can’t do, it believes you, creates a weakness, and impacts your behavior accordingly.”

Bryan Golden, Press columnist.

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Crazy Critter Lady

There’s “No Better Medicine” than caring for animals

By Tammy Walro Press Features Editor twalro@presspublications.com Kelly Meister-Yetter, also known as the “Crazy Critter Lady” has published her second book, “No Better Medicine – How Caring for Critters Helped Heal the Wounds of the Past.”

The new book picks up where her first book, “Crazy Critter Lady” leaves off. Both contain “crittersweet” tales of the Walbridge woman’s mission of rescuing and caring for animals of all kinds – a passion which she says has benefited her as much as the creatures she takes under her wing.

A victim of childhood sexual abuse, Kelly spent years mired in a life of darkness and chaos. Therapy and time helped some; she also found healing in caring for animals and the unconditional love they offered in return.

When considering a title for the new book, Kelly easily settled on “No Better Medicine,” however, she grappled with the subtitle she had chosen.

“While caring for critters has, indeed, helped my recovery enormously, there is no cure for having been molested,” she writes in the book’s preface. “There is no cure for the inevitable depression that ensues. There is no cure for the post-traumatic stress disorder that tears our lives apart.”

She confides she still has nightmares; still struggles issues with trust, control and anger. “For those of you who have also suf-

Kelly Meister-Yetter with her best bud, “Bit,” who is featured in a chapter of her new book, “No Better Medicine – How Caring for Critters Helped Heal the Wounds of the Past.” (Photo by Dudley Yetter) fered at the hands of a sick, twisted pervert, the news isn’t entirely bad,” she writes. “There is a measure of healing to

be had. It takes work, it takes time and it takes a good therapist to help you, but it is possible to rise above the mire of self-loath-

ing, alcoholism, drug addiction and other problems that arise because of the past.

“Healing may be found in religion, or the arts, or a career,” she writes. “For me, it was helping animals. And as my healing continues, so does my commitment to critters.”

“No Better Medicine” includes 266 pages filled with heartwarming tales sure to make readers laugh and cry, too. One chapter tells the story of Kelly’s attempts to avoid being thrown by her new equine buddy, Bit – a horse who is afraid of his own shadow. Readers will also learn how Junebug came to be Kelly’s favorite cat, among other stories.

In addition to writing her book, taking photos, blogging and juggling all her critter responsibilities, Kelly also acquired a husband, Duddy, whom she describes as an otherwise perfect man who has come to grips with the realization that he is often at the bottom of the pecking order.

She credits Duddy’s enduring love and patience for helping her wrestle her ongoing issues into submission.

“I have the love of my life, four cats, eight ducks and a barn full of ornery horses cheering me on,” she writes. “How cool is that?”

“No Better Medicine” and Kelly’s first book are available in digital and soft-cover versions on amazon.com and at barnesdandnoble.com. Follow Kelly at www.crazycritterlady.com.

The connection between financial and physical health As the New Year gets underway, you may be taking inventory of your life. You may be asking yourself questions about where you’re headed, what’s most important to you, and how you got to where you are.

It’s as if something is hard-wired into all of us that makes this a perfect time of year to recalibrate and choose who we want to be.

Good for you. There are few things more satisfying than having a clear picture of the life you’d like to be living and knowing the steps to getting there.

Yet, that process can be daunting for many. So daunting that you may have turned to resolutions-setting and joking that it just won’t stick.

Can I make a suggestion? Forget the past. As far as your future goes, the past doesn’t matter. It’s done. In light of this decision you’ve just made to look ahead and not backward, consider this – your physical health, financial health, spiritual health, relational health, and the very direction of your life are all very inter-related.

If you want improvement in just one area, fine. What I’m about to share with you will work in that area. If you want to improve in every area, the same advice applies.

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You’re worth it, so go do it for yourself.

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By Adam Cufr

That’s right, the very same process for improving in one area of your life, works in every area of your life.

What’s the secret to improvement?

The key to improving in any and every area of your life is simply to adopt a successful process and stick with it.

What’s most fascinating about this approach is that it works every time, and improving your life in one area will result in improvements in other areas as well.

Here’s an example – you want to improve your financial health but you’ve struggled through many attempts to affect real change in this area. Why not try

to establish a successful routine for your physical health first? By scheduling yourself at the gym every morning and getting there uninterruptedly each and every time your routine calls for it, you will not only improve your physical health, but you will have planted the seeds that you can accomplish anything in your life through simple commitment to a routine.

That 23rd day at the local YMCA will reveal to you, while on the treadmill, that you have changed. You have not only changed physically, but you’re a stronger person internally. As a result, you resolve to research a successful routine for your finances.

Your commitment to any single successful process becomes the proof your mind needs that you can establish a successful process in any area of your life that you choose.

Because better physical fitness results in greater energy, lower levels of stress, and increased confidence, you will likely aspire to increase your earning power in your career. And why not? You now know that you’re simply a successful routine away from anything you wish to accomplish.

You may be wondering where to find the resources needed to establish your suc-

cessful routines. Here’s my challenge to you – go to the gym and ask someone who looks fit what his or her routine is.

Ask a friend who has money under control what he or she has done to get to that point. Here’s a little secret you must know – if you show up regularly at the gym at 5 a.m., everyone there respects you whether or not your physical condition makes you feel worthy of his or her respect.

After all, everyone starts somewhere. Just get started.

So there it is. Develop a single successful routine and your life will explode with opportunities to grow in every area.

You can establish a routine of savings, debt reduction and investing when you choose to. You can transform your body and your mind with a new fitness routine starting tomorrow.

You’re worth it, so go do it for yourself.

Adam Cufr, RICP, a Northwood native, is the owner of Fourth Dimension Financial Group, LLC in Perrysburg. He is a retirement planner, a monthly columnist for Retirement Advisor Magazine, and the author of “Off the Record – Secrets to Building a Successful Retirement and a Lasting Legacy.” Learn more at www.

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Walk-in flu clinics being offered Due to a drastic increase in flu reports, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department will offer walk-in flu clinics in January.

The clinics will be held at the Health Department, 635 N. Erie St. from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12; Wednesday, Jan. 14; Thursday, Jan. 22; Monday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 28.

The cost of the vaccine is $30. Medicaid, Medicare, and many health insurances can be billed directly.

According to Health Department reports, in just the last two months, there have been 261 confirmed hospitalized flu cases and two presumptive flu deaths in Lucas County.

For additional information, visit www. lucascountyhealth.com and the department’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/tlchd.

Parkinson’s management Lutheran Home at Toledo will host a free Parkinson’s Disease Management Program Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Labuhn Center on the Lutheran Home campus, 131 N. Wheeling St. The program will provide information on how and when symptoms might appear; exercises that may improve symptoms; and various therapy options, including LSVT BIG and LOUD therapies. Screening assessments for BIG and LOUD therapies will also be available.

For more information or to make reservations, call Karie Sutton at 419-724-2638.

Lutheran Home at Toledo, a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society, provides assisted living, skilled nursing care, respite care and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.

Potassium Iodine Distribution The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is making available Potassium Iodine (KI) tablets available for individuals living within the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone of Jerusalem Township.

KI tablets are used to protect the thyroid gland in the event of an off-site release of radioactive iodine from the nuclear power plant. The health department recommends individuals of all ages take the tablets in the event of an emergency. Tablets should be taken only when directed and are not a protection against all types of radioactive materials. They should be kept in a dry location at temperatures of 59 to 86 degrees F to extend the shelf life.

KI tablets will be available Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jerusalem Township Hall, 2501 Jerusalem Rd., Curtice. Proof of residency will be required.

Cross training benefits Your body is capable of performing many movements in a wide variety of ways. So why do the exact same exercises month after month?

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Clay grad added to bolster Ohio State football team

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Six-foot-6, 300 pound John Glesser, a 2011 Clay graduate, was sitting in class at Ohio State University on a September afternoon when his cell phone rang.

It was the Ohio State football coaching staff, and they wanted him on the team.

The only problem was Glesser was a senior in his fourth year of studies at OSU, set to graduate in May with a degree in chemistry.

The coaches’ response? Basically, it was, “No problem. We need you.�

It was one week after Ohio State lost to Virginia Tech, 35-21, and injuries were forcing the Buckeyes’ hand. Glesser had tried to walk on as a freshman, but did not make the team, and now four years later they were calling him. “I was in class so I couldn’t return the call until later,� Glesser explained. “I was listening to the voice mail, and I was like, ‘What?’ He was like, ‘Yeah, we want you to come in and try out if you’re still interested in maybe playing again, and I was like, ‘Sure, why not?’ “I had gotten the call on a Monday, did a physical on Tuesday, and then Wednesday I was out there practicing. So, it was all very quick. They gave me a couple days where we just did conditioning stuff and they were trying to get me back in shape, but I ended up that week doing a full practice.�

Glesser will be on the sidelines when No. 4 Ohio State (13-1) takes on No. 2 Oregon (13-1) in the NCAA FBS national championship game in Dallas Monday.

His parents, Rita and Philip, received four tickets and will be attending the game, too. “We never dreamt it is going to go this big,� Rita said.

At Clay, John Glesser was a two-year starter at offensive tackle and nose guard, listed at 6-5, 312 his senior year under Coach Mike Donnelly. He was an Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press second team se-

he’s a great motivator and when he speaks before or after practices, everyone listens and it’s kind of awesome to see.�

Plus, Glesser did not know any players before this. As a student, he never missed a home game, but as a student-athlete he’s developed relationships with the other players, despite being on the practice squad. “They treat us pretty well. We are all like family. It was pretty intimidating at first because you see these guys on TV, and now it’s like, ‘Hey Cardale, what’s up? Hey, Taylor,’� Glesser said.

Ohio State lineman John Glesser (67) at Ohio Stadium surrounded by friends Abby Crisp to the left and Adam Griffith at right. (Photo courtesy Rita and Philip Glesser) lection on offense.

When Dresser joined the Ohio State team this fall, he will be the first to admit the first thing they did was whip him into shape. Now, his weight has fallen below 300 pounds. “I was ‘a shape,’ (before joining the team)� Glesser joked. “I had been lifting a little bit, but not in as good a shape as I wish I had been. My job is mostly to follow the scout team around, and whenever they need a break, I jump in for three, four, five or six plays, and then I come back in and move to a different position and do the same thing.�

Even though he is with the practice squad and has not seen one down during a game, he has dressed and been on the sideline for every game since Virginia Tech,

which means the Buckeyes have not lost since he joined the team. He was pictured in the Sugar Bowl (national semifinal) media guide, and the game resulted in a 4235 OSU victory over No. 1 Alabama.

Has the ride been exciting? “That’s an understatement,� Glesser said. “It’s been an experience. I came in my senior year not expecting to do this.�

He says between classes and practice, it is like working two full-time jobs — something other players were used to, but he was not. At one of those jobs, he gets to be under the tutelage of Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, which he says is an experience in itself. “I see him walking around a lot. He doesn’t spend a whole lot of time with any individual position,� Glesser said. “But,

Confidence builds Glesser says there is a belief on the team that Ohio State can take down Oregon in the national championship Monday. “There is just a lot of confidence and everyone seems to get really excited. I missed that Virginia Tech loss so I don’t know quite how that week played out, but every week since I’ve been there everyone has been getting more energy, more excited, more empowered.�

Glesser’s role in practice is to represent Oregon and its fast paced, unconventional offense. For that reason, he knows more about Oregon’s offense than Ohio State’s game plan. “There is always a game plan,� Glesser said. “I don’t know very much about it because I run what Oregon runs so I know what Oregon is going to do. I’m not sure what our plan is at this point.�

If he wants to continue using his eligibility, he could apply to grad school at OSU or elsewhere. Rita said one OSU parent told her if scholarship money came with grad school, why not? “The coaches, they talked to these guys after the regular season was over, but John is in his fourth year and he’s planning to graduate. He’s not sure it can get any better than what it has gotten this year,� Rita said.

John added, “I thought about it. At this point, I just want to graduate and get my degree and be happy.�

Vegas trip brought Kreglow no luck, just skill

Gibsonburg senior point guard Jordan Kreglow scores an easy transition layup in the Golden Bears’ 63-35 rout over visiting Otsego. (Photo by Jeff Holcomb)

Gibsonburg senior point guard Jordan Kreglow has started out like gangbusters this season, but five months ago he went to school, figuratively.

Kreglow and Lake senior point guard Connor Bowen were both chosen to compete for an Ohio all-star team at the Adidas Super 64 Tournament July 23-27 in Las Vegas. “It was pretty awesome,� said Kreglow, who had never been to Vegas. “It was a once-in-a lifetime experience and there’s nothing really like it. It was my first time (out West). I was a little nervous.�

Kreglow is off to a fast start for coach Brent Liskai’s Golden Bears, who were 7-0 and 5-0 in the Toledo Area Athletic Conference heading into Thursday’s game against Maumee Valley Country Day. Kreglow, a three-year starter, was averaging 25.1 points, 4.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds a game for the Golden Bears. “He’s just taking what teams have been giving him,� Liskai said. “We’ve had a couple of games with foul trouble, where the shots come to him. He had 36 points against Woodmore and was 11-of-21 from

the field and 9-of-10 from the line. He’s come a long way. Jordan has worked hard over the years and he’s mentally tough.

He’s handled whatever people have thrown at him, and the team does a good job getting him open.�

Some teams don’t necessarily want their point guard to have to score 25 points a game, but Liskai stressed that Kreglow is only taking 14-15 shots a game. The Bears are averaging around 70 points a game and are allowing just 42 a game. “Jordan has good floor vision and he’s an outstanding ball handler,� Liskai said. “He got a lot stronger in the offseason, which has helped him.�

That’s one thing Kreglow learned about himself at the Las Vegas tournament, which was played at local high schools. It was time to hit the weight room. His 17-andunder Ohio team went 5-0 and reached the tournament semifinals before losing to a team from Los Angeles. “It was a pretty close game,� Kreglow said. “I guess I did all right. I did all right defensively. I had a little different role.

Everybody out there was huge, so I was defending. It was tough. I knew I had to get stronger, obviously, and get quicker. It showed me what I had to work on in the offseason.�

Kreglow has played travel basketball in the spring, for the Fremont-area Ohio Ballistics. He said that team won five of the seven tournaments they competed in last season. He also attended the Huggins Eastern Ohio Basketball Camp, near New Philadelphia, Ohio. “That’s where we (Gibsonburg) go to summer camp,� Liskai said. “They take a team out to Vegas. There are kids from all over the state on the team, including Connor Bowen (Lake) and a kid from Tiffin Columbian. Jordan has played travel ball through the years, and this was a nice honor. They only take the top 10 players, and I think they (Kreglow and Bowen) formed a pretty nice friendship. They’re both goofy kids.�

Gibsonburg and Lake do not play each other during the regular season, but they did face each other in a preseason scrimmage. “It was pretty competitive,� said Kreglow, who added that he and Bowen were rivals in middle school. “I’d say it was about even.�

The two local point guards spent a lot of time together in Las Vegas. “We walked around the (Vegas) strip together,� Kreglow said. “We kind of did everything together. It was an awesome experience.�

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By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com First-year Genoa boys basketball coach Zach Alt is a 2004 Genoa graduate, so he is well aware of the kind of player Ron Hammye was.

The 6-foot-10 Hammye, who became Genoa’s career scoring leader with 1,085 points, led Genoa to the Class AA state final four in 1973-74. Genoa senior guard Luke Rightnowar had a chance to top that mark in Tuesday's Northern Buckeye Conference contest at Elmwood.

Rightnowar, now at 1,074 points, reached the 1,000 point mark in Genoa’s 100-35 non-league victory over Lakota and needed just 11 more points against visiting Eastwood to break Hammye’s record (1,085).

Luke, the son of Genoa baseball coach and former Toledo Christian coach Ron Rightnowar, transferred to Genoa prior to his sophomore year. He’s in his third year as a starter and is a team captain along with seniors Noah Goodrich and Amos Kauder.

At Genoa, Hammye played for Coach Dave Hitchen. Hitchen was instrumental in developing the Genoa program during his nine year stint. During that time, the Comets were 118-59, won four SLL championships and were regional qualifiers twice. Before he came on board, the Comets posted only one winning season in ten years.

The Comets used their up-tempo style to post an 18-0 record before losing in the regional finals in 1972-73. The next season, Genoa, led by Hammye and fellow starters 6-7 Mike Diekman, 6-7 Harlan Niehaus, 6-2 Jeff Shaneck, and 6-2 Jim Feckley, went on a 20-game winning streak before losing in

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Waite boys basketball coach Adam Rodriguez certainly has his team headed in the right direction.

In 10 games, the Waite Indians have won six, matching their win total from last year. The Indians sit at 6-4 overall and 1-2 in the Toledo City League.

Led by senior Jeremy Pratt, who is averaging 14.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists, Waite is working to climb the ladder in the CL after winning just four league games in the last three years.

Pratt, who had an award winning season as the quarterback of Waite’s CL co-championship football team, is doing it all for the basketball team, too, including scoring, rebounding and distributing the ball. In fact, he leads the team in all three categories.

“He’s really stepped up for us,” Rodriguez said. “Some of our shooters have had some off nights and he’s filled that role.

He’s played well for us this season.”

After defeating crosstown rival Clay, 54-48, in the opener, the Indians rotated losses and wins, entering the Emmanuel Christian Warrior Classic holiday tournament at 3-3. Like last year, Waite won the tournament in convincing fashion, defeating smaller schools Fostoria St. Wendelin, 95-36, before disposing of Emmanuel Christian, 62-45, in the finals. Pratt earned MVP honors for his efforts, and teammates Diamonte Walker, Eric Neal and Alec Heslet were named to the tournament’s first team.

Other Waite victories have been over Detroit Public Safety Academy (70-49), Bowsher (71-58) and Holgate (77-56) with the losses coming to Rogers (80-69), Start (91-67), Sylvania Southview (77-49) and St. Francis de Sales (66-54). The combined records of the teams Waite has lost to is 23-11 (.677).

Waite’s starting lineup consists of three guards with Pratt at point and Neal (10.9 pts., 5.2 reb., 3.8 asst.) and Heslet (10.8 pts.) as the primary scoring options. Forwards Jay’von Weston (4.8 pts., 3.9 reb.) and Chris Johnson (3.9 reb.) have worked to hold

Waite seniors Myron Carey (12), Rolan Harris (20), Aaron LaCourse (33), Mark Eckenrode (30) and Jeremy Pratt (1). (Photo courtesy Innovations Portrait Studio/ InnovationsVisualImpact.com) things down in the post, despite being just 6-2 and 6-3, respectively.

Sophomore Dalson James serves as the backup point guard and guards Myron Carey (8.4 pts.) and Diamonte Walker (8.1 pts.) provide scoring off the bench.

Rodriguez is also planning on adding another player to the rotation, 6-5, 300-pound sophomore Mark Boone, who is being moved up from the junior varsity to help the varsity.

What Rodriguez, who previously coached the JV team at Whitmer before coming to the east side, is trying to do is instill a sense of confidence within his players. He says maintaining focus and having a belief in yourself is key to having success.

“The confidence with this team is high, and as a coach, that’s all you can ask for,” Rodriguez states. “The kids that we have go into games expecting to win — they’re dis-

appointed when they don’t win. It’s a different mindset, a different culture. They’re focused.

“They want to do well and succeed.

They have good GPAs. We have multiple kids that want to play at the next level.

They want to do something with their life.”

In 2012, one year before Rodriguez became coach the Indians went 2-19.

Rodriguez took over with little time to prepare for the next season, and his team went 3-19, though they did improve to 6-17 in 2014, which demonstrates the start of a turnaround.

Rodriguez says how Neal and Heslet, both of whom are 6-2 juniors, play from this point on is vital to the team’s success.

Neal is a versatile slasher who contributes not just with his scoring but also by rebounding and setting up his teammates.

Heslet is a shooter who can hit anything

beyond the 3-point arc, plus he provides a solid presence on the perimeter.

“We’re expecting big things from them,” Rodriguez said, “and we tell them that constantly.”

Heslet, as well as Pratt, Walker and Carey have something that most high school basketball players don’t — the green light to shoot.

“I take them out when they don’t shoot,” says Rodriguez, who states that it is the goal of this team to make at least 12 three-pointers in every game. “They know their roles by now.”

But Rodriguez adds that winning in basketball ultimately comes down to the unglamorous things: defense and rebounding.

“Some games, we’re great (at rebounding),” Rodriguez says. “Some games, we’re awful. We try to explain to kids that rebounding is about getting low. It’s about knowing where the ball is going to go.

We’ve been harping on it. If we box out and rebound like we’re supposed to, we could be pretty good. Three of our four losses were all about rebounding — we gave up too many offensive rebounds. For us to play the perfect game, we have rebound and box out. The key is defense and rebounding.

We average about 67 points per game, that’s enough to win. We’re just lacking size.”

Rodriguez’s goal for his team is to make it to the CL’s final four, which would give them a shot at winning the conference tournament.

“I expect to make the final four,” he said. “Once you get there, you never know what happens. We can beat anybody (in the CL).”

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Ron Overmyer, a retired educator with the Ohio State University Extension, will present a program about his trips to help farmers in Mozambique, Africa Thursday, Jan. 15, noon, at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White Street.

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Overmyer, an Oak Harbor resident, has made three trips to Africa through the Farmer-to-Farmer Program administered by the Citizens Network for Foreign affairs.

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Toledo “Developing Community Leaders,” presented

by Dave Schlaudecker with Cory Dippold and Anna Malone Toney – Leadership Toledo, Jan. 12, noon, Rotary Club of Toledo, Park Inn Ballroom, 2nd ƀoor, 101 N. Summit St. For info, call Kathy Gries at 419-241-7060.

One Voice for East Toledo Safety/Youth Committee will meet Jan. 13, 6 p.m. at the East Toledo Family Center, 1020 Varland Ave. The Housing/Economic Committee will meet Jan. 21, 6 p.m. at the Family Center.

Live Music by Progressive Blues Conſdential Jan. 31, 8:30 p.m., VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul St. 50/50 rafƀe, food and more.

East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club has changed regular meetings to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. at the American Family Table restaurant on Navarre Avenue in Oregon. Walk-ins are welcome.

River View Yacht Club Sunday Breakfast Buffet Fundraisers Sundays through March 29 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the club, 5981 Edgewater Dr. (Point Place). Funds raised will be used to redevelop the waterfront and promote nautical recreational activities.

The East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St., will hold a two-day Euchre Tournament Jan. 26 and 27. The cost is $7, which includes lunch, which will be served at 11:45 a.m.

Tournament play begins at 12:30 p.m. RSVP and payment due by Jan. 19 at noon. To sign up, call 419-691-2254.

United Church of Christ Embroidery Club Sewing Classes meet Mondays 2-4 or 6-8 p.m. in the basement of Calvin United Church, 1945 Bakewell St. Everyone welcome. For info, call Elizabeth at 419-691-9051.

East Toledo Senior Activities Center Weekly Breakfast every Tues. from 8-9 a.m. Donation is $2.50 for ages 60 and older and $5 for those under 60. Call 419-691-2254 to sign up or obtain more info.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Weighins 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.

Block Watch 410-N for the East Toledo Old Heffner School Area meets every 4th Monday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. 2075 Kelsey Ave. Residents who live within the boundaries of Starr, the RR tracks (Belt Street), Dearborn and Lemert, Seaman to the I-280 Bridge and any surrounding neighbors/ business owners are also welcome.

VFW Post #2510 offers Friday-night dinners from 4-7 p.m. Public welcome. Meetings are held Tues. at 7 p.m.; Men’s Auxiliary meets the 1st Tues. and Ladies Auxiliary meets the 4th Tues.

Waite High School Alumni from the Class of 1951, meet the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-6936060.

East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St., serves lunch Mon. through Fri. at 11:45 a.m. Featuring a hot lunch daily and salad bar Tues. and Thurs. Meals must be ordered the day before by noon by calling 419-697-9005. Cost is $2.50 for those 60 and older. To order, call 419697-9005.

ABLE Mobile Beneſt Bank visits the Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., the 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month from 1-3 p.m. No appointment necessary. Get help applying for food stamps, WIC, child care and other programs, along with free legal assistance. Call 419-255-0814 for info.

Oregon DivorceCare Support Group meets Mondays, Jan. 19 through April 20, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Family Life Center, 212 N.

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Catholics Returning Home, a six-week series of informed sharing and an update of the Catholic faith for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers about returning to the church, will meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium. For info, call the church at 419-6931150 or Carol at 419-691-3562.

Open-Late Dinners, served Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4-6:30 p.m., Ashland Baptist Church, 2350 Starr Ave. Open to anyone in the community.

Freewill offerings accepted but not expected.

“James Wes Hancock” Oregon Senior Center, 5760 Bayshore Rd., open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Daily activities include: bingo, ſtness classes, line dancing, exercise, Bunco, Euchre, 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.

Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month, 6:30 p.m., Lake Michigan Room, ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Visitors welcome.

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Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum, 2083 Autokee St. is open Wed. 4:30-9 p.m. Admission is free. Homework Help Program offered from 4:30-6:30pm Wed. at no charge.

War of 1812 Exhibit and the Battle of Lake Erie continues. Visit the museum on Facebook for a tour. Info: 419-691-1517 Biblical Living Support Group for those dealing with problems of all types will meet Tuesday nights from 6:30 -8 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God, 3230 Dustin Rd.

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Northwood Spaghetti Dinner, Jan. 16, 4:30-7 p.m., Northwood Church of God, 1838 S. Coy Rd. Allyou-can-eat spaghetti with meat sauce (meatless available upon request), salad, garlic bread and dessert. Kids’ meals available; under 5 eat free.

Sponsored by Northwood Church of God & Elmore Church of God youth groups.

Block Watch Meetings meet the 3rd Wed. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Northwood Fire Station#1, 2100 Tracy Rd. Upcoming speakers include BCI Agent Megan Anello speaking on forensics/crime scene investigations on Jan. 21; a presentation on drug awareness on Feb. 18 and a presentation on human trafſcking March 18.

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Fridays through May 1, VFW Post 2984, 102 E. Andrus Rd. Serving 5-7:45 p.m. Also serving steak, chicken and shrimp.

Chronic Pain Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wed. of the month at 11:30 a.m. at Unity United Methodist Church, 1910 E. Broadway.

Beginners Bible Study for Teens & Young Adults, Sundays, 5 p.m., Northwood 7th-day Adventist Church, 2975 East Point Blvd. Everyone welcome. Info: www.northwoodadventist.org or 419-698-5100.

The deadline for our Transitions Page is Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

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Jerusalem Twp. Board of Trustees Meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 6 p.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd. Jerusalem Twp. Food Pantry, open 2nd Wed. of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

Genoa Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs visit the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. the 3rd Wed. of the month from 4-5 p.m. Children may practice their oral reading skills by reading aloud to the dogs.

Genoa Senior Center 514 Main St., serves lunch Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. (call 419-855-4491 for reservations). Card playing Mon. & Wed. at 12:30 p.m.; blood sugar checks offered the 2nd Wed. of the month; bingo Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., hours are Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices.

Proceeds beneſt mission projects.

Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.1 p.m. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. For more info, call 419-341-0913.

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I am pleased to present: 5807 WILLACKER, OREGON 405 FINDLAY, WOODVILLE 1650 GLENROSS, OREGON 902 WILSON, GENOA 2439 CR 198, FREMONT 101 LAVINE, WOODVILLE 403 WOODPOINTE, WOODV 6294 FREMONT PIKE, PBRG. 514 CLINTON, ELMORE 613 RICE, ELMORE 20739 DENO, ELMORE 98 S. NISSEN, ELMORE 1320 BRADNER, NORTHW 836 WATER, WOODVILLE 737 ASPEN, ELMORE 20520 W SR 105, ELMORE

$47,500 $68,000 $74,900 $78,900 $89,900 $95,900 $95,000 $94,000 $125,000 $139,300 $145,000 $170,000 $179,900

$209,000 $249,900 $386,000

SOLD: 24953 W YOUNG, MILLBURY SOLD: 22503 W.SR. 579, CURTICE SOLD: 138 BLACKMAN, BRADNER SOLD: 1130 OWEN, NORTHWOOD SOLD: 634 RICE, ELMORE SOLD: 916 WEST, GENOA SOLD: 7767 BROWN, CURTICE SOLD: 1593 N. THYRE, GENOA SOLD: 18574 W SR 105, ELMORE SOLD: 230 ROOD, NORTHWOOD PENDING: 410 WILBUR, GENOA PENDING: 1421 NISSEN, GENOA PENDING: 331 TOLEDO, ELMORE PENDING: 23215 W. SR 51, GENOA

Country Home on 5.1 acres, 3000 square ft,-5 bedrooms, 2 bath, open foyer, formal dining rm, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, remodeled, 1980 S. Harris Salem Rd, Oak Harbor 419355-7260 $195,000.

NORTHWOOD/LAKE TOWNSHIP

BY OWNER Brick & Vinyl 3-4 Bedroom, 2.5 bath Ranch, 1872 sq. ft., full basement ready to finish, updated, stainless, new kitchen, newer roof, new 14x20 shed with loft, lot size 170 x 170.

2-1/2 car attached garage.

School Bus at the door.

1602 Red Bud Drive Indian Trail Estates near Walbridge/Bradner Road Originally $175,000 Reduced to $169,000.

BY APPOINTMENT. 419-350-8281 or 419-691-6212 OREGON- Bayberry Creek Condo, by owner, approx. 1473 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, 1 car garage, C/A, natural gas heat. Includes all kitchen appliances. No water bills, use of clubhouse with exercise room/swimming pool in summer. $110,000 419-836-7951

New Price!

By Owner, 805 Water St., Woodville, Ohio. 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch on river, fullyfinished basement, move-in ready, .89 acre, in-ground pool, central air, $164,900.

419-260-8619 Real Estate for Sale Year Round Cottage on Lake Erie!

11571 Dyke Rd. Curtice, Ohio 43412 12603 LaFountaine Curtice, Ohio 43412 3-bed, attached garage 1217 Mott St. Toledo, Ohio 43605 3-bed, 2-bath 315 Stange Rd. Elmore, Ohio 43416 3-bed w/2 car garage 289 Main St. Helena, Ohio 43435 4-bed, barn & 1.24 acres

Featured Property!

5911 Plympton, Oregon Just listed! 3 bed ranch on huge lot, all appliances stay, super clean, lots of new!

Excellent Properties!

49 Pineview, Oregon $249,900 1443 Eastland, Oregon $149,900 8946 Canada Goose, Oak H $126,900 22615 Cedar, Curtice $94,900 145 Country Walk, Walbrd $76,900 1005 W. Main, Woodville $120,000 0 Plumey, Northwood $15,000 67 Drake, Oregon $33,800 830 Main, Bono $36,000 PENDING! PENDING! 1110 Merry Dell, Oregon

SOLD, SOLD, SOLD 804 Elk Ridge, Northwood 117 Water, Woodville 1972 WPointe, Northwood 1005 Miller, Northwood 711 N. Main, Woodville 575 Pemberville, Woodville 1130 Stadium, Oregon 2853 Iroquois, Oregon 1549 Thyre, Genoa 1506 Forester, Oregon 3780 Ryan Place, Northwood 1259 Stadium, Oregon 2662-117th, Toledo

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

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number 1-800-669-9777, for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. *Equal Housing Opportunity* 1 Bdrm Upper $525/mo. + Deposit Part-Furnished Includes Utilities Non-Smoking/No Pets Credit Application Required Williston Rd./Northwood 419-666-3993

1 & 2 Bedrooms starting at $395./mo., + utilities 2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D hook ups, $550/mo.

MOUNTAINBROOK 1 Bedroom all utilities included

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East side, 2 bedroom upper, $425/mo., No Pets, Nevada/Dover area, Clean! 419-836-9870 or 419276-2840.

EAST TOLEDO 2-Bedroom Upper duplex driveway/garage, W/D hookup, $425./mo. + utilities.

1.5 Bedroom Ranch Twinplex $395/mo + Utilities Other 2 bedrooms available 419-698-9058 East Toledo 3-bedroom, LR, DR, basement & garage, $625/month plus utilities.

419-697-0611 or 419-344-8711 East Toledo, Berry Street- 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Basement, 2.5 Car Garage, Fenced Yard, $625/mo. +Utilities, Deposit $250. Ryan: 419-344-7620 Free Cable, Cordoba Apts.

1 bedroom, close to Owens College and Crossroads Shopping center, 419-381-0600 or 419-873-1647 Genoa-in town, 2br, 1ba, 1 car garage, frig./stove, no pets/smoking, $800/month plus utilities and deposit.

419-559-7698

1 cozy house. 1 bed + small bed or nursery near Raymer School in East Toledo. Central Air, Stove & Refrigerator included and W/D hookup.

Large 2 car w/ remote. Privacy fenced backyard. No smoke or pets. $550 + $600 Deposit. 419-509-6883

Quality at low prices!

CLEAN! 2 Bedroom Mobile Home! $500/mo. + Deposit Non-Smoking/No Pets Credit Application Required Deluxe Park/Walbridge 419-666-3993

EAST TOLEDO 2-bedroom lower, $400/month 3-bedroom upper, $425/month 2-bedroom, upper $425/month plus deposit and utilities, appliances, no pets 419-691-3074

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APARTMENTS IN OREGON Owner Operated 24/7 Maintenance

East Toledo (Oswald Street) 2/3 BR upper non-smoking unit. Includes appliances, water and trash services.

Excellent references and proof of employment required. No pets or smoking. $400/mo., $300 deposit, plus utilities. 419-898-1382 or 419261-9724.

3 Bedroom Ranch Out building, 1 acre, Oregon Schools For Sale/Rent, 1566 Coy Rd. 419-691-3049

CLASSIFIED DEPT. CLOSED FRIDAYS Deadline: Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

East Side- 2 or 3 bedroom house, $550/mo. 419-932-0503

Nice Selection!

2 & 3 Bedroom Singles & Doubles Sites Also Available!

Lot Rent $200-$220/month Call Walnut Hills/Deluxe Parks 419-666-3993 Bank Financing Available!

Commercial For Rent Commercial Property Office Space For Rent Share House/Apartment

Curtice, nice 2-bedroom on deadend street. $650. Call 330-690-5376

Quiet 5 acre country lot for sale in Clay Twp., Genoa Schools, 419-4828303.

Homes for Sale Investment Property For Rent Auctions Lots and Acreage

LEMOYNE-Extra Large 1 bedroom upper, washer/dryer hookup, appliances, garage, $485/mo. +1st/last deposit, No pets. 419-836-7604 after 6pm.

New Year - New Home! 3 bedroom ranch with basement, downtown Elmore. Close to park, fenced yard, on street parking. $675 includes stove and refrigerator, washer and dryer available. Security deposit and 12 month lease required. 419.898.2053

Walbridge, 2-bedroom, 121 Main, no pets/smoking, $600/month + deposit and utilities. 419-837-5155

COPPER COVE APTS.

Spacious 1 & 2 Bdrm. Apts.

(Next to I-280, close to shopping & restaurants)

$99 Move In Special!

Call for new tenant rate 1105 S. Wheeling 419-693-6682

OREGON- 2251 Wilkes Rd., 2 bedroom apartment with washer/dryer hookups, $500/mo +deposit. 419392-1121 OREGON- 4 bedroom home, 2 bath, $1250/mo. water included, 1 car detached garage. Call 419-6939391 Oregon/Harbor View- 237 East Harbor View Dr., 1 Bedroom, $450/mo. +deposit, No Pets, 419-691-3468 Pemberville, 2-bedroom upper, large living room, appliances, available January 15, $460 plus electric/gas. 419-287-4824

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Estate of Nora L. Wilkins Wilkins Real Estate Auction Real Estate Minimum Bid: $12,000 Saturday...January 31, 2015...10 am Auction Site: 210 S. Luther Street, Risingsun, OH OPEN HOUSE Sat. Jan. 17...

10:30 am - NOON Sun. Jan. 18...1 - 3 pm Ranch Style Home, 3-Bedroom, Full bath, 1+ Car attached garage Has potential for a rental or a first time home buyer, great location, large back yard, great neighborhood, walking distance to Stores, Schools & Churches. Montgomery Twp., Wood County, School dist.: Lakota Schools $2,500 down, day of auction, TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: non- refundable with balance due at closing and upon delivery of guaranteed certificate of title and deed in approx. 30 days.

Taxes pro-rated at closing. Property will be sold “as-is� condition.

For full pictures of this property go to Auctionzip.com-Auctioneer ID#1911 Attorney-W. Alex Smith/Mahaffey & Associates, Sylvania, Ohio Estate of Nora L. Wilkins/Probate #2014 1411 Executor Wayland Wilkins, Dayton, Ohio

Oregon – 2033 Blandin, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all appliances, W/D, shed, $600/mo., + 1 month deposit, + all utilities, 419-343-3421 Oregon 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, large lot. No Smoking/Pets, $850./mo., 1st month, last month and security deposit. Available now.

419-349-8127

Piccadilly East Apartments

WALBRIDGE, Blair Dr., 2 bed apt. living room, dining room, laundry room , walk-in closets, efficient gas heat & hot water, fresh paint throughout, $550/mo. 419-409-1014 Woodville, Ohio- 2 bedroom apt., upper, just painted, appliances, quiet neighborhood, laundry facility, $419/mo. +Deposit Also looking for Asst. Manager on site. 419-669-0274

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418 Beachview Reno Beach 10-Lots $6,000.

SR 579 East side of Railroad Williston, Ohio 43468 11.75 acres $57,000.

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2.88 acres 10050 Corduroy Curtice, Oh $32,000.

2508H - PRICE REDUCED. Perfect 10 Move in. Oregon Schools, lots of updates. IL#56944. Dawn Betz-Peiffer 419-346-7411.

611W - NEW LISTING. Nice 3 bed, 1 level Living. Updated windows and roof. $27,900. IL#55704. Ken Steingraber 419-346-7755.

3405D - NEW LISTING - Ottawa Hills. 3405 Darlington. 3 poss 4 bed Brick Home. $189,900. IL#55634. Dawn Betz-Peiffer 419-346-7411.

466NW - NEW LISTING - Charming 3 Bedroom. Immediate Possession.

IL#55324. Lana Rife 419-344-9512.

2122C - PRICE REDUCED. Twinplex 2 Bed - 3 Bed Garage Off Street Parking. $550/m Rent. $29,900. IL#55254. Tom Smith 419-343-8553.

INFOLINE 419-539-1020 24 HOURS A DAY! If there is a property you are interested in, call and enter the 5 digit Infoline number (IL) above.

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2300 Navarre Ave. #150, Oregon Ohio 43616

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Your New Home For 2014 Ask about our specials •Oregon Schools • Pool • Intercom entry • Washer/Dryer hookups • Cat Friendly

Featuring 1 bedroom apt. $425 2 bedroom apt. $495 2 bed. Townhouse $625

Large all brick Ranch Cottage on Maumee Bay. Completely remodeled, 2 bed, 1 bath, living rm, dining rm, lg. Kitchen & laundry rm., Gas Fireplace, 2.5 car detached garage, and 5 adjoining lots. $200,000. 419-855-7559

Newlove Realty Welcomes D’Ann Gregory D’Ann is a lifelong resident of Northwood. She has been a licensed realtor for 10 years.

D’Ann is ready to help you with all of your real estate needs in Lucas & Wood Counties.

REALTY, INC.

EASTWYCK APTS. 3148 Corduroy Rd. Oregon, Ohio 419-691-2944

Turn Key Office Space For Rent, East Toledo – second floor, 3,000sq. ft., furnished, including phone system, $450/mo., + utilities, 419-691-1512

Retail/Office or Salon for Lease 1,050 Sq. Ft. in Walbridge $500/mo. + deposit & utilities.

Call 419-392-8968

Mike's Hauling We buy junk cars, trucks and vans Scrap metal hauled free.

419-666-1443

Drivers: **New Year - New Opportunities** Looking for: Better Pay? Better Home-time? Better Equipment? Better Compensation?????

CDL-A 1yr. exp. 877-704-3773 Hair stylist needed for Woodville Salon. Booth rental $25/day up to $100/wk. Lots of extras included!

Please call 419-849-2009 for more info.

HOUSE CLEANING Busy house cleaning service looking for energetic team members who like to clean. No evenings, weekends, holidays. Call 419-873-7000.

(8am-4pm)

We are looking for 2nd shift forklift positions. Must be able to work up to 10-12 hour shifts Starting Pay Rate is $10.00 per hour.

Will need at least one year experience.

Come in and apply anytime from Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm. Bring 2 forms of ID MANPOWER - 316 W. DUSSEL DR. MAUMEE, OH Call with any questions 419-893-4413 OREGON Assembly Jobs JOB FAIR We are recruiting for immediate entry level assembly jobs. Great Opportunity to work longer term consistently at 40 hours plus overtime.

Pay Rate is $8.00 per hour.

1st Shift 4 am-12:30 pm 2nd Shift noon-8:30 pm and 3rd Shift 8 pm-4:30 am

Bob Bruning will be your host.

An elegant condo featuring 3 BR, 3 full baths, granite countertops, 2 granite fireplaces, 17 x 27 great room, full finished basement and 2 car garage.

OPEN SUNDAY Jan. 18, 2:30–4:00 130 Bierley Ave. Pemberville Bob Bruning will be your host.

$153,000 - This warm and cozy 3 BR, 2 bath home features Oak cabinets in kitchen & laundry, wood pellet stove in FR, new vanity w/granite top in master bath, 3 car garage, 2 porches, wood deck, large .75 acre lot adjacent to Oberhouse Park and Portage River.

222 E. Front St., Pemberville

John Zeisler

Move worry-free with Johnny Z. — 25+ Years Experience —

This 1700sf full brick 4 possible 5 bedroom 1 ½ bath ranch with living and family rooms, attached garage, sun room, secluded fenced in back yard and more could be the one.

NEW PRICE 18021 W SR 579, Martin. Oh Asking $94,900 4 bedroom, 2 bath 1,872 SF home sitting on almost an acre of land with a 1120 SF heated attached garage and tons of attic storage. Where else can you buy so much home for so little money?

1508 Superior St, Genoa Asking $124,900 Great find here! Clean and well cared for 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bath ranch with updates and a deluxe 2 ½ car garage with workshop, heat, air and more. See this solid buy soon before you’re too late.

TOW TRUCK DRIVER Must have experience, flatbed and wrecker. Apply at: RAU'S TOWING 2160 Oakdale Ave., Oregon, OH.

Turnpike Service Plazas are hiring for:

The Press is looking for a independent contractor to deliver a driving route in Oak Harbor, Ohio. If interested, contact Jordan at 419-836-2221 Ext. 32.

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Perrysburg 419-837-5730 Norwalk 419-499-2222 Mobility Coordinator Fremont Manages and implements the locally coordinated public transit-human service transportation plans; researches and develops transportation and assists in the research and development of grants for continued funding of program.

Requirements, job description, pay rate & application online at wsos.org/employment.

Apply by 1/25/15. EOE

CORNERSTONE CLEANING & RESTORATION LLC Hiring Dependable People with Reliable Transportation

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Hiring for All Shifts and Shift Managers Part time Positions Available • Up to $9.00 per hour to start

• Meal Discounts • Flexible Hours Applicants will be considered for all concepts

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STNA’S

SCHEDULER / MEDICAL SUPPLIES Nursing Department

Skilled Trades Electric motor repair shop looking for experienced motor winders, mechanics, machinists and field service personnel. To apply, visit www.whelco.com

419-836-8942

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

419-351-3100 NEW LISTING 923 Miller Rd, Northwood Asking $124,900

Residential Specialist Triad Residential Solutions is seeking caring and creative people to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in their private homes or community. Day, evening, and weekend shifts may be required. Responsible for home and personal care, community activities.

Must be 18yrs, have valid driver's license, car insurance, HS diploma/GED. Competitive wages and benefits available. Apply at 1605 Holland Rd. Suite A-4 Maumee, Ohio 43537 or call 419-482-0711.

MANPOWER - 316 W. DUSSEL DR. MAUMEE, OH Call with any questions 419-893-4413

444 W. College, Pemberville

Lutheran Home at Toledo, a ministry of Lutheran Home Society has current openings for all shifts for STNA’s. We are looking for compassionate individuals committed to providing a high level of quality care to our residents.

Experience in long term care is preferred. A current STNA license is required along with a clean BCI check and pre-employment physical.

LHAT offers an excellent wage and benefit package for eligible positions. Qualified applicants can complete applications at: Lutheran Home at Toledo 131 N. Wheeling Toledo, OH 43605 EOE

Come in and apply anytime from Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm. Bring 2 forms of ID

OPEN SUNDAY Jan. 18, 1:00–2:30

email: jzeisler@remax.net

TOP CASH PAID for Junk or Repairable Vehicles. Towing Available. 419-260-7879.

Drug and Bkg checks will be conducted. HS Diploma or GED is required.

Call Bob Bruning at 419-287-4484 “Make your first Big Move!�

NORTH TOLEDO & OREGON FORKLIFT JOBS JOB FAIR

Call D’Ann at 419-460-6803

419-698-1717 3101 Navarre Ave., Oregon

Cleaners Needed at Turnpike Plaza in Genoa, Part-time shifts including weekends. $8.10 per/hr. must have clean background and reliable transportation. Call 419-261-6094 M-F between 8-5.

Tim McCrory 419-343-7798

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Lutheran Home at Toledo has an immediate need for a full-time experienced Scheduler for the Nursing Department.

Responsibilities include creating and maintain both Nursing and STNA schedules, creating daily staffing sheets, handling all changes to the schedule. In addition this position handles ordering and overseeing medical supplies.

Requirements include: High School education, proficiency in Microsoft office products, strong communication and organizational skills and a strong work ethic.

A clean background check and pre-employment physical is required.

Please submit resume with salary requirements to rcoutts@lhsoh.org or apply at: Lutheran Home at Toledo 131 N. Wheeling Toledo, OH EOE

STNAs Full-time and Part-time Orchard Villa, a Legacy Health Services Facility, is seeking reliable, caring STNAs for full and part-time for all shifts.

Current Ohio STNA required.

Prior experience working in a skilled and/or long-term health care environment a plus.

Orchard Villa offers competitive pay/benefits.

Must provide references.

Applications accepted at the facility Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm.

2841 Munding Drive, Oregon, OH 43616 (419) 697-4100.

ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR Orchard Villa, a Legacy Health Services Facility, is seeking a part time Admissions Coordinator to work in the evening.

Prior experience working in a skilled and/or long-term health care environment a plus.

Orchard Villa offers competitive pay/benefits.

Must provide references.

Applications accepted at the facility Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm.

2841 Munding Drive, Oregon, OH 43616 (419) 697-4100.

I provide child care in my Millbury home, I have references, non-smoking, free meals, CPR Certified, lots of TLC. 419-836-7672.

A Mechanic looks at vehicles, pays accordingly, anything w/wheels 419-870-0163 We buy most anything from your garage! 419-870-0163

ST. JUDE NOVENA May the sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day; by the 8th day, your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. CAH

HANDYMAN Electrical Service Upgrades, Plumbing, Woodwork, Painting, Member of BBB Call 567-277-5333 (local) Hardwood Flooring, Refinishing, Installation, and Repair Work.

19-yrs experience.

Call Kyle 419-343-3719 RAY'S HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Siding, Electrical Problems, Help for the Do-It-Yourselfer.

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

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Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, 8 adjoining lots, prime location, $850.00 each. 419-691-6904 Restlawn Memorial 4 adjoining lots, Last Supper Garden. $850. each, 419-666-3571

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

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

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

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

EXPERIENCED FREE ESTIMATES *SENIOR & WINTER RATES* 419-697-1230 NORTHWOOD

Jake's Drywall We service Northwest Ohio.

No job is too big or too small.

27 years experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

419-360-3522

MIKE'S PROFESSIONAL SNOW REMOVAL Residential ~ Commercial “Best Prices in town�

Become a seasonal customer and receive 25% OFF! Call 419-350-6780

ESTATE SALE - OREGON 544 Lawson January 23 & 24 (9 am-4 pm) Ridgewood Grandfather Clock.

Wood breakfast table, 4 chairs.

Sofas, end tables, lamps, dishes, Christmas decorations, washer, dryer, refrigerator, chairs, sewing machine and table, toys, hand tools, small air hockey table, counter-top tv, household items and some odd stuff.

TV Armour with 30� TV included.

Solid Oak, one piece, 45�W x73�H x 28�D. Bought from Vehn & Son Furniture. Can hold 40� TV. Great Condition. $275. for total package. Call 356-1500.

Two Retro Lamps from early 1960's, White with a gold base and gold designs, $20 each, Call 419836-9754.

Young black but fully grown cat lost in the Williston area. 419-8367196

Cadillac Head Gasket Repair Is your Northstar engine losing coolant? Have it tested free at TMZ Automotive. 419-837-9700.

9 Assorted Grout Trowels, Plaster & Cement Stirrer, $30, 419-260-8174 Adult Tricycle, Good Condition, $85.00. 419-322-5933 Aluminum wheelchair ramp with handrails. 24' length with adjustable sections. 5' square landing platform.

New $3600. Asking $2500 or best offer. Phone 419-343-3711.

Cutting Torch Outfit, 2 Tanks, Both Full, Hose, Torch, + Cart. $275.00 419-322-5933 Horizon Fitness Elliptical model SXE 7.7, $200. Like New. 419-3566638 Invacare Pronto Surestep M51 Electric Wheel Chair, Serial # 03F145138, Model # M51SCTRSTR, Excellent Condition, $375.00 419-322-5933 Lift Recliner Chair, $500. 419-6936284 Meilink Safe Inside Dimen. 171/2�H, 13�W, 15�D. Heavy Duty, $175.00 419-322-5933

1994 Ford Econoline handicap van, everything in E/C, 124k, $3,500.

419-466-2554 Need a Winter Project or some family bonding time? 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee LMT for Sale. Her engine needs a lot of expertise and love. Call 419-356-7963 if you can give her what she needs. $1,000 (OBO)

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Looking to save on heating bill this winter? Meet adorable Buckles! He is a handsome one year old boy who loves to snuggle! He came into the Lucas County Canine Care & Control as a stray and he along with 20+ other lovable canines are all looking to share their love with a new family. Come meet them today at 410 S Erie St Toledo, 419-213-2800, open Mon-Fri 117, Sat & Sun 11-7. If you are missing a dog please come and walk through the kennels.

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Public Notice: Allen Township has filed the Annual Financial Report with the State Auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. The report is available for public inspection by calling 419-836-4204 for an appointment or by attending one of the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meetings held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are at the office of the trustees, 21030 W. Toledo St., Williston, Ohio.

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— PUBLIC NOTICE — TO THE RESIDENTS OF JERUSALEM TOWNSHIP The Reno Beach/Howard Farms Conservancy District will hold their regular business meetings on the second Monday of every other month. Starting, January 12, 2015. The meeting will be held at 7P.M. in the Township Hall at: 9501 Jerusalem Road, Curtice, Ohio 43412. My contact information is Joyce Schmitz, Phone # 419-8362225.

Luther Home of Mercy which is a private nonprofit corporation intends to submit a Proposal for a capital grant under the provision of 49 USC Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act to provide transportation service for the elderly and disabled within Ottawa County. The grant proposal will request 1 light transit vehicle. It is projected that 6 persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who use wheelchairs will use the service 5 days per week for various activities, including transportation to day programming, community events and recreation activities. Luther Home of Mercy invites comments and proposals from all interested public, private and paratransit operators including taxi operators, for the provision of transportation service to the elderly and disabled within our service area.

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