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By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has scheduled a public information session and hearing Feb. 18 on a proposal for dredging of the Toledo Harbor navigation channel. The meeting will be held at Toledo City Council Chambers, One Government Center, 640 Jackson Street. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has applied for the certification for the project, which would involve dredging from the channel’s upper lake approach to the lower end of the channel near the mouth of the Maumee River. Dredged material would be disposed in an open-lake area about 3.5 miles from the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse. Dredging would not start before July 1. Ohio EPA staff will present information about the proposed project during the informational session, which will be followed by a hearing for submitting public comments and questions for the record regarding the Corps’ application. The EPA will also accept written comments on the application through Feb. 25. Comments and requests to be placed on a mailing list for information should be sent to: Ohio EPA, Division of Surface Water, Permits Processing Unit, P.O. 1049, Columbus, O. 43216-1049 or email epa. dswcomments@epa.ohio.gov. The application and related materials are available online. The EPA will accept comments until Feb. 9 on a study commissioned by the Corps on the effect open-lake dumping of dredge material has on the formation of algal blooms in the lake’s western basin. “In summary, weight-of-evidence from the cumulative findings of this study indicates that the open-lake placement of Toledo Harbor dredged material has no measurable impact on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB),” the study concludes. The study also notes “there is a strong weight-of-evidence that open-lake placement has little impact on the already ongoing internal phosphorus loading from WLEB bottom sediments.” Phosphorus is linked to the formation of algal blooms in the lake. The issue of dumping dredge material in the lake came to the forefront last summer when the City of Toledo issued a drinking ban on its water due to algae problems. “No other feasible management alternatives currently exist for this dredged material; open-lake placement is the federal standard as it is the least costly, environmentally acceptable alternative that is consistent with sound engineering practices,” the study concludes.

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Tim Morrison and his son Brock, a 4th grade student at Jerusalem Elementary, make the best of a snowday on the sledding hill at Maumee Bay State Park. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

‘City of Duck Hunters’ apparel takes off By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com The City of Oregon was all over national news because of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 42-20 national championship victory over the Oregon Ducks. Now, Mayor Mike Seferian says the publicity is turning into an economic development and promotion tool. The momentum started when Oregon natives and Whitmer teachers Matt Squibb and Mark Rabbitt began an online petition to have the city’s name changed for the day of the national championship game. The petition went viral, garnering 2,000 signatures within three days, so Seferian felt compelled to take action. Not wanting to be identified with the University of Oregon football team, the city of Oregon changed its name by proclamation to “Oregon, Ohio Buckeyes on the Bay, City of Duck Hunters” for one day, Monday, January 12 — when the Buckeyes and Ducks played for an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision championship. Everyone from The Sporting News to ESPN Magazine and ESPN cable got on the media bandwagon. For example, ESPN.com reporter Dan

Murphy wrote about how “100 citizens from the 20,000 person town congregated at Mike Bihn’s clubhouse on the edge of the water, just down the road from the Bay Shore Supper Club. They were there to celebrate the end of an unexpectedly busy week for the normally Rockwellian town. “The front yard was dotted with duck decoys. An inflatable Brutus Buckeye peeked out from a blind in a boat parked in the driveway. Inside, at the mercy of a space heater, some of the only smiling Oregonians in America watched as Ohio State slayed away, taking down the No. 2 Ducks 42-20 for the first national championship in college football’s playoff era.” Seferian even made a bet with one of at least 13 Oregon state radio personalities he talked to before the game. The pronunciation of the city and state are different, with different syllables accented, so that was the basis. “Oddly enough, if the Buckeyes win, he’s got to pronounce Oregon (our way) for a week,” Seferian said. “I said, you guys say Oregon — 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.” After Ohio State’s win, Seferian was unable to confirm if the radio personal-

ity followed through on his promise because the media onslaught was so intense, Seferian was confused about which one he had bet with. Seferian, who did a total of about 150 media interviews that week, says the publicity was so good that now he thinks businesses are taking a second look at the Toledo suburb. Plus, the media interviews are still coming, only not as many. City of Duck hunters apparel Immediately after the game, the city and the Oregon Economic Development Continued on page 2

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Foundation began selling long sleeved gray t-shirts for $10 and gray hooded sweatshirts for $17. The mayor has even gotten national media requests about that. The front of the shirts say: “National Champions” at the top, then “Oregon, Ohio: Buckeyes on the Bay, City of Duck Hunters” with the score “Bucks 42-Ducks 20” and the year “2014” printed on the front. “We’re just featuring the city from the recognition we got. It really helped people hear ‘Oregon’ now and some businesses thought, ‘Well, we’ll look a second time now,’” Seferian said. Seferian says the shirts did not require licensing from Ohio State University. “We have nothing with the Ohio State insignia on it. We have our Oregon on the Bay symbol on the front,” Seferian said. “So, we found out that if we had put a Brutus on there, we would have had to, and nowhere on there does it say ‘Ohio State,’ either.” The mayor says selling the shirts is not about making money, it’s about promotion. He said they are profiting about $1-2 over cost on each of them, and on some of the larger sizes, like 4X, they are losing money. Plus, they are giving the apparel away to the right people — like guests and dignitaries from out of town. “People see them, they tend to buy them. It’s almost a break-even deal,” Seferian said. “We’ll probably lose a couple dollars, because when the (Clay High School) Chinese exchange students came in, we gave each of them and their mentors one, so we gave away 25 there. We’ll have a

Chad Ritzler, an engineer for the City of Oregon, holds one of the long sleeved gray shirts while wearing the gray hooded sweatshirt. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) bunch of them going back to China wearing them. “A gal from the governor’s office was here, and we wanted her to wear it back there to Columbus, so we get them to dif-

ferent groups like that. There was a person from this area who in California, opened a couple restaurants, and they were putting up the proclamation in those restaurants, so we’re sending them one of the t-shirts, and

he said he’ll have it matted and put it in a glass frame and hang it up at his restaurant,” Seferian continued. “But, in the end it’s not about the money, we’re just trying to come close to breaking even.” The mayor says the city began with 600 apparel items and there are about 150 left. They come in sizes youth large, adult small, medium, large, extra large, double extra large, and triple extra large. The mayor says they have run out of some sizes, but will continue taking orders and if enough are ordered, they will have more shipped in. To purchase the apparel items, email Sharon Gerrard at sgerrard@ci.oregon. oh.us, stop in at the city’s administrative building or mayor’s office at 5330 Seaman Road, go online to the city’s website where a link to order forms is available, and some forms are available at Clay High School’s front office. The mayor says when the apparel first became available on January 21, Gerrard and city administrative assistant Kelly Wolfe had to deal with a run on them, which cut into their work day. “They really spent a lot of time dealing with it. It made for a hectic couple days, but I think they had fun with it,” Seferian said.

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Mayor Stoner says the city is ‘slowly improving’ Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Northwood Mayor Mark Stoner said the city still faces challenges following the 2007 recession that saw significant budget cuts. But the city, he said, is “slowly improving” economically. “As with the past few years, the message for 2015 is one of continuing challenges tempered by optimism,” said Stoner in his state of the city address. “We will continue to adhere to a prudent spending plan as we move through a slowly improving but still uncertain economic time in our city. While the challenges of economic downturn still linger and the hope for recovery has not fully materialized, there are signs of improvement and we are extremely hopeful about the future,” he said. He noted that the city started off this year with a positive general fund carryover. “We have approved a balanced 2015 budget totaling $4,632,255 and we project our 2015 general fund revenue to total $4,636,380,” he said. Income taxes were up 5.7 percent from 2013. Total General Fund expenditures increased by $192,932 or 4.7 percent from 2013. New construction Over $3.6 million was spent for new construction projects last year. New industrial and commercial businesses include

Mandie’s Hair Affair; Body Factory; Flowers Baking Co; Wonder Bread & Tastykake; and IC-Fluid Power. The city experienced commercial and industrial growth with construction at Norplas Industries, in the amount of $100,000; $200,000 at the Mike Bartlett Company; and $70,000 at the Mechanical Contractors Association, said Stoner. The demolition of the Woodville Mall, begun at the start of 2014, is continuing, he said. “The connecting sections of the mall, along with the Sears building, are completely torn down. The former Anderson’s and Elder Beerman buildings are currently standing. However, the city is working with the owners and the Wood County Common Pleas Court to demolish these areas as well.” Police Major crime last year was significantly reduced compared to 2013, but traffic accident statistics were up due to the record breaking winter last year. “Major crimes are down 83 percent, and traffic accidents are up 20 percent because of the extreme winter weather of 2014,” he said. Police reports can be accessed on the Internet by going to the police department’s web page at www.northwoodpolice.com. There is also a link on the city’s web page to CrimeReports.com where residents have free access to neighborhood level crime data in near real time, said Stoner. “Our communications center in 2014 received 7,232 Calls for Service (CFS) from

the general public, along with receiving an additional 3,986 calls that were initiated by officers while out on patrol, totaling 11,218 CFS,” said Stoner, who praised Police Chief Thomas S. Cairl for his “progressive approach to providing quality police services,” and “a dedicated staff of 22 full-time and four part-time employees.” Mayor’s court The mayor’s court received a total of $157,073 in fines, forfeitures and costs in revenue for the city last year. Total cases for the year were 1,759 with 1,591 being traffic and 168 being criminal, he said. The numbers reflect an increase in over $18,000 above the previous year, he said. In addition, the 2014 Capital Recovery service collected $4,500 in fine money from delinquent accounts. Fire The number of calls in 2014 increased by 12 percent compared to 2013, said Stoner, with a total of 896 last year. Of these, 201 were for fire runs within the city; 601 were for EMS runs within the city and 94 were for “Mutual/Automatic Aid” fire and/ or EMS runs outside the city. In addition to service runs, the fire department conducted 207 initial fire inspections and 151 re-inspections at businesses in the city, said Stoner. The city hired three new recruit firefighters to the department last year. The department this year has 38 total employees. Six firefighters last year continued

various levels of state training. Local training accounted for an additional 1,974 man hours in various aspects of the job, he said. The department received two grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency last year. “The first was for $85,500 and was used to replace our aging Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, which firefighters wear into fires. The second grant was just over $34,000 and will be used this year to purchase and install smoke detectors in eligible residences,” he said. Last year, the department also hosted the annual Northwest Ohio Volunteer Firefighter Convention in June. Stoner praised Fire Chief Joel Whitmore for striving to “provide the city with the best fire and EMS services possible.” Public service Last year, the department oversaw the completion of resurfacing and drainage projects involving Harding Avenue. The joint $302,000 project with the Northwest Water and Sewer District installed sewer lines and resurfaced the road, said Stoner. The city’s share totaled $188,766. Other projects last year totaled $302,844, including resurfacing parts of Farnstead Drive, Bieber Drive, Reva Drive, Mary Avenue, Orchard Avenue, Beringer Avenue and Gardner Avenue. Also, the Greenway Estates detention pond was constructed last year at a cost of $299,000 using funds earmarked for storm water management, said Stoner.

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Gia, I’m lookin’ for my friends, I’m lookin’ for YOU! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you, Great Aunt Alyce

Miranda, Nothing could be sweeter than the love we share for you! Miss You! Grandpa Clay & Grandma Julie

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Lake Twp. Trustees monitoring road damage By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com As the dump trucks roll into the Toledo Executive Airport for a construction project, the Lake Township trustees are preparing to make sure any resulting damage to township infrastructure is repaired. The trustees Tuesday approved an agreement with Ryan Inc., a Wisconsin firm, to have the company or its subcontractors be responsible for repairing damage caused by the increased truck traffic to the work site. Mark Hummer, township administrator, said the airport is constructing a dedicated taxiway for a runway and he anticipates “several thousand tons of stone” to be trucked to the airport for the taxiway’s base. Trucks will be entering the airport property from a temporary entrance along Drouillard Road, south of Ayers Road, according to the agreement. They will approach the airport from State Route 795 and Cummings Road. Township road crews have already videotaped the haul route, including the roads, storm sewers and road shoulders and will videotape during and after the construction, Hummer said. The agreement also calls for the placement of a steel plate to protect a storm tile and underground Toledo Edison high voltage line that run parallel with Drouillard Road. Holly Kemler, communications manager for the Port Authority, said the project will cost about $1.48 million. Actual construction will begin in April or May and is scheduled for completion in August or September.

Preliminary work and delivery of material will begin this week, according to the agreement between Ryan, Inc. and the township. “The Taxiway A – Phase 2 project includes construction of the northern portion of the taxiway parallel to Runway 1432. This runway is the primary runway at the airport. Currently, aircraft landing and departing on Runway 32 must back-taxi on the runway, creating a safety problem for in-bound aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration has requested the Port Authority resolve this safety issue through the construction of a parallel taxiway north of Runway 4-22. Construction will include asphalt pavement construction, grading, drainage, lighting, signage and marking improvements,” Kemler said. In other business, the trustees authorized Bruce Moritz, fire chief, to proceed with what is expected to be a year-long pro-

cess to replace a fire truck. Chief Moritz said he plans to replace a 1995 vehicle at the Walbridge fire station. “It’s time to put it in reserve status,” he said. A new pumper/tanker will cost approximately $350,000 to $400,000. The township has been budgeting for the purchase for several years. The township had received an Assistance to Firefighters grant a few years ago to replace a truck but Moritz said another such grant isn’t available to the township. In 2013, the trustees agreed to an early pay-off of a loan used to buy a 2007 truck. By retiring the debt 4 ½ years early with a payment of $191,000 the township saved about $42,000 in interest charges. The trustees also agreed Tuesday to purchase 15 pagers for firefighters from Bender Communication, Inc. for $6,975.

Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) will participate in the Meals on Wheels Association’s ‘Love Letters’ program in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Thousands of youth volunteers nationwide are busy creating handcrafted Valentine’s Day cards for older homebound individuals. The letters will be sent out to older homebound individuals in Wood County who receive home-delivered meals through WCCOA on Friday, Feb. 13. For more information on the national ‘Love Letters’ campaign, visit http://www.mowaa.org/love-letters.

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From left to right, Michael Rywalski, Christian Siebenaler, Glen Ackerman as the members of a group home, and Patrick Boyer, as the social worker who tries to help them, rehearse a scene from Oregon Community Theatre’s production of “The Boys Next Door.” Performances are February 13,14, 20 and 21 at 8pm, and February 15 at 3pm at the Fassett Auditorium. For ticket information call 419-691-1398 or go to oregoncommunitytheatre.org. Parental advisory: Contains explicit language and mature subject matter. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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Helping Hands fundraiser Helping Hands of St. Louis, 443 Sixth St., Toledo, will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner to raise funds to support services provided to people in need in East Toledo. The fundraiser will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All food for the fundraiser has been donated by local organizations and businesses including Michael’s Gourmet Catering, Inc., House of Meats, Sofo Foods, The Andersons and Toledo Seagate Food Bank. Helping Hands of St. Louis provides life transformational services, including a soup kitchen, food pantry and clothing center. Each month, Helping Hands serves an average of 6,000 hot meals and provides an average of 250 households with groceries and 500 households with free clothing. Tickets to the fundraiser are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 10 and younger. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Paul Cook at 419-691-0613, ext. 2.

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Legal action pending as work continues at Tiger Ridge By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Driving by Tiger Ridge Exotics animal shelter in Stony Ridge, one notices that owner Kenny Hetrick and volunteers are working around the clock to upgrade and repair the facility that once housed exotic animals. Two weeks ago, the Ohio Department of Agriculture officials removed six tigers, a lion, black leopard, liger, bobcat and Kody, the Kodiak bear, that Hetrick’s family said was in hibernation when the ODA officials arrived. The ODA had denied Hetrick’s application to operate an exotic animal rescue facility, saying the application was submitted 298 days late and that a visit by inspectors found “your facility illustrated that you have failed to comply with caging requirements needed for public safety and care standards intended to protect the animals” under the Ohio Revised Code. Most of the animals were aging, including a tiger and black panther that were 14 and 16-years-old. A wolf hybrid was allowed to remain on the property because that species is not applicable to state law. The animals are at a newly-built multi-million dollar holding facility in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, where ODA Communications Director Erica M. Hawkins told The Press they are doing well. She forwarded a statement from state veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey that stated, “The animals are all doing well and are easily acclimating to their new environment. We are awaiting lab test results to get a full health picture, but they are eating and drinking and their actions right now are those of happy, content animals.” Now a court fight is pending that is basically a custody battle between the ODA and Tiger Ridge. It has been over 40 years since Hetrick first began caring for exotic animals on his five-acre property at 5359 Fremont Pike. Last Tuesday, a Wood County Common Pleas today stayed the case between Hetrick and the state pending appeal, so the animals will remain in the custody of the state until an appeals court in Toledo makes a

In July 2013, Tiger Ridge Exotics owner Kenny Hetrick feeds two of his lions. The male, Gary, was 25 years old at the time. (Press file photo by Ken Grosjean) determination. The court had originally ordered the ODA to return the animals, but Judge Reeve Kelsey two days later reversed that order. The ODA argued to the Sixth District Court of Appeals that the Wood County court should not have intervened into administrative law procedures before they had been exhausted. A statement from the agency states, “ODA believes the trial judge should not have ordered the animals to be returned because Mr. Hetrick cannot possess them under Ohio law and because it would be detrimental to the health and well-being of the animals.” On Thursday, the appeals court remanded the case back to the Common Pleas trial court.

Cages allegedly damaged One of the reasons workers are constantly at the Tiger Ridge facility is because Hetrick and his family are alleging the ODA damaged cages and property while removing the animals. They also hope to upgrade facilities to meet more stringent state law requirements regarding the care of exotic animals. Since of the ODA’s filing in the district appeals court last week, the 71-year-old Kenny Hetrick and his volunteers are not giving media interviews or allowing photos on the property on the advice of their Toledo attorney, Karen A. Novak. However Kenny’s daughter, Corrina Hetrick, talked about the issues to media while the ODA was on the site preparing to take the animals to Reynoldsburg. “They tore cages apart. They tore prop-

erty apart. They’ll have to fix everything. They tore all our stuff up out there. They are dragging my animals out in the cold, they are tranquilizing them, and they are slapping them with sticks. I hope that we get justice,” Corrina said. Corrina added that she was upset about the ODA tranquilizing aging animals and says putting them in the warm environment in Reynoldsburg is not necessarily a good thing, especially for a bear in hibernation or an animal that will lose its winter coat. If Tiger Ridge gets “custody” restored, they will have to hire their own veterinarians again to make sure the animals can readjust to the cold. “You know, they are old. You don’t tranquilize an animal like that for no-just cause,” Corinna said. “You only tranquilize in an emergency situation or for health reasons. That’s like a 90-year-old man who is going under surgery for a broken finger — you know, you just let it go. You don’t tranquilize for no reason. “Yet, that damages their kidney, their liver, and it’s hard on them. And, it’s cold. Hello? Now, we got to figure out if they bring them back in, we’ve got to keep them warm and get them back in their warm den, and they are going to have to watch, how ever-many animals they tranquilized, to make sure that they are OK. We’re going to have to call our vet out, and it’s absolutely ludicrous.” Corrina says Tiger Ridge has been looking forward to their day in court. The Hetrick’s attorney, Novak, specializes in family law, personal injury, civil litigation, criminal law, and contract law. “She’s an absolute savior. If that woman had wings, I wouldn’t be surprised,” Corrina said. Corrina also commends the community and volunteers who stand behind them. “The community has been our saving grace,” Corinna said. “These people are out here every single day. They know what’s going on. They see these animals on a day-in and day-out basis. They know that these animals are healthy and they are happy. There is no reason for taking these animals off this property. And, we’re not going to stand for it.”

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Officials from Northwood and the Northwest Water and Sewer District have compromised on the designs of an above ground 2 million gallon flow equalization basin or sanitary sewer overflow storage tank that would hold sewage and storm water during heavy rain events before it can be released and treated by Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sanitary sewer treatment plant. The city has a contract with the district for water and sewer services from Toledo and Oregon. Oregon has an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to make improvements to its system, which affects the district, Tom Stalter, manager of engineering of the district, said recently at a Northwood Plan Commission meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can now only allow 5 million gallons per day to run into Oregon. Under dry weather, this is fine. However, under wet weather and the conditions of the sewers, this causes a problem.â&#x20AC;? The district reviewed the flow over 18 months and determined â&#x20AC;&#x153;we exceeded 5 million gallons a day 60 times,â&#x20AC;? he said. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with Oregon was renewed last April. It mandates the implementation of a new control structure for the flow, which travels down one main line into the city of Oregon before it is treated. The 30 foot tall basin, which is scheduled to be completed by this October, will be located on a 2 acre parcel parcel between Curtice Road and Wise Street. It will be 1,350 feet east of the nearest house in the Greenway Estates subdivision. The tank will catch and hold the excess flow of sanitary sewage and storm water temporarily before it is released for treatment in Oregon. Northwood officials were caught off guard last year after learning of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to build the above ground tank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first reaction was that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about it until it was a done deal,â&#x20AC;? said City Administrator Bob Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was something they needed to do, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a legitimate need. Oregon cannot receive as much storm water as they are receiving. They are under restrictions from the EPA, so part of the solution is to stop some of the water before it even gets to Oregon. This is a logical place to do it. If we had known about it before, and were involved in the process, we would have probably felt better, although the results would have been the same.â&#x20AC;? During heavy rains, the storm water mixes with the sanitary sewer system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All that water canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be released into the sewage treatment plant at one time because it overflows untreated into Lake Erie. So one of the solutions is to build a holding tank or a pond to hold that water until the storm is over and things start to drain,â&#x20AC;? said

Legislation proposed by State Sen. Randy Gardner will establish an office in the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to specifically coordinate efforts with local governments to address algae and related issues in Lake Erie. Sen. Gardner said an Office of Harmful Algae Management and Response in the Ohio EPA would work with water treatment plants by monitoring intakes and conduct in-lake testing for toxic algae. Senate Bill 1 was scheduled for two hearings last week and is co-sponsored by Sen. Bob Peterson (R â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sabina) and Sen. Cliff Hite (R â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Findlay), who chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee. Gardner said the bill requires the OEPA director to coordinate responsibilities with the natural resources, agriculture and health departments as well as consult with local governments and water treatment plant operators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No matter how much progress is made in reducing phosphorus levels in the lake, we know our water treatment plants need and deserve our best efforts to support their mission to keep our drinking water safe,â&#x20AC;? he said. Other provisions of the bill: â&#x20AC;˘ Prohibit the application of manure and commercial fertilizer on frozen or saturated ground in the Western Lake Erie Basin. â&#x20AC;˘ Establish a goal of ending open-lake dumping of dredge materials in the lake in five years. â&#x20AC;˘ Transfer the Agriculture Pollution Abatement Program from the department of natural resources to the agriculture department. The bill also addresses revenues for the Ohio Healthy Lake Erie Fund, a line item in the state budget that has provided money for monitoring tributaries of the lake and grants for conservation measures to assist farmers. Sen. Edna Brown (D- Toledo) also is introducing a bill to tackle water quality problems in the lake. It too would transfer more responsibility for implementing fertilizer regulations to the agriculture department from the natural resources department over a two-year transition period and classify manure as a fertilizer.It would also commission a study examining nutrient loading in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watersheds. Both bills draw from H.B. 490 which passed in the house but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive a senate vote before the legislative session expired last year.

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Anderson. Valves will be used to direct the water into the tank, said Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then when the situation calls for it, they can direct water out of it.â&#x20AC;? Inefficient sewers The overflow stems from inefficient sanitary sewers in older homes in the city, said Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sanitary sewers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to. When we get a lot of water, big rain events, the system backs up and there is overflow,â&#x20AC;? he said. Last October, the city wrote a letter to district officials requesting that the tank be underground. Cost estimates were higher, however, and the underground alternative was abandoned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the arguments that we first proposed was, `Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you stick it underground so nobody could see it,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They brought us the figures, and they said it would be a lot more expensive, and we would have to spread that cost among all our customers. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to go.â&#x20AC;? According to Ted Bennett, the project engineer with Jones & Henry Engineers, an underground tank would cost between $7 million - $8 million to build, compared to $5 million for an above ground tank. The above ground tank would cost consumers an additional $2-$3 per month, while an underground tank would cost an

extra $10 per month. Residents opposed Some residents from surrounding neighborhoods expressed concerns about an above ground tank, including whether it would emit an odor and cause a drop in property values. Dan Mikolajczyk, of Skagway, was opposed because he said the property is a prime area for redevelopment, and that residents would smell odors from the tank. Lila Utter, of Curtice Road, also was concerned about the smell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognize the need for this tank. However, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the smell. Bury the tank,â&#x20AC;? she said. Bennett said there was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;potential for odors.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, the tank will have a system to catch the odors and send them back into the basin,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The smell wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any worse than what is already there,â&#x20AC;? said Stalter. The basin should help property values, he added, because it will alleviate flooding problems residents currently have. Besides the possible odor, Carol Harris, of Hanson Street, was worried about the potential for noise and lights, as well as its impact on an eagle she likes to watch in the woods. Stalter said there would only be noise during wet weather, and that the lighting can be turned down. The tank, he added, must be 600 feet away from the eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest per federal law. The Plan Commission denied the preliminary site plan in December. Since then, the city has made recommendations to the district to make the tank more acceptable to residents, said Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are going to make it as low of a profile building as possible. It will be five feet deeper into the ground than what was originally planned, and the circumference of the building will be expanded, making it shorter and wider. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to mound up the area around it by five to six feet, and plant trees on top of the mound,â&#x20AC;? said Anderson.

Obituary Clifford E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chickâ&#x20AC;? Shields April 27, 1929 ~ January 25, 2015

Obituary Scott L. Goeckerman July 19, 1948 ~ January 31, 2015

Scott L. Goeckerman, age 66, of Luckey, OH passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2 0 1 5 i n t h e VA Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. He was born on July 19, 1948 in Toledo, OH to Clarence and Margaret (Allen) Goeckerman. In 1967 he graduated from Lake High School. Scott was a teacher at Penta Career Center for 15 years and Owens Community College for 6 years. His memberships included: Zion Lutheran Church, Latcha, OH, past church council president and usher, Pemberville American Legion Post #183, VFW Post #9963, Walbridge, where he served as Chaplin and Quarter Master. Scott served his country proudly while enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1971. Scott is survived by his daughter: Teresa Jo Smith, son: Jason (Patty) Goeckerman, 7 g r a n d c h i l d r e n , m o t h e r : M a rg a r e t Goeckerman, sisters: Lois (Charles) Steensen, Cheryl (Charles) LaPointe, Cynthia (Robert) Lunsford and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: Clarence. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, February, 7, 2015 from 10-11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, Latcha with a memorial service to follow at 11 AM. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Sander. Military Honors will be presented by VFW Post #9963. There will be a bereavement luncheon served immediately following the memorial service. Consideration for memorial contributions are to: Zion Lutheran Church or VFW Post #9963. Those wishing to express a word of encouragement, share a memory or photo may do so at: www.marshfuneralhomes.com

Local legend Clifford E.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chickâ&#x20AC;? Shields, 85, of Elmore, passed Sunday, January 25, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Curtice, Ohio with three brothers and four sisters. His unusual nickname came from selling chickens as a youth to help support his family. Always a gentleman with a smile on his face, from the golf course to the courthouse, he had the gift of connecting with everyone he met with his entertaining and endearing poems and stories. He enjoyed being the storyteller, describing the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s towns, villages, colorful local characters and events with both humor and affection. He often shared these stories and poems while entertaining many local groups and senior centers. This Genoa icon was well known for his rendition of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Casey at the Batâ&#x20AC;? in full period uniform performing all over northwest Ohio and across the country including the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. This past summer he added to his legacy by being the Good Luck mascot for his great granddaughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship softball team. His presence will be missed. He was always involved in the many town and local events, parades, feather parties, Genoa Homecomings, Elmore celebrations and Kurtice Kids Day festivities. From winning the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Beard Contestâ&#x20AC;? for Genoaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial celebration to the uncountable number of people he sold cars and trucks to, in his over 50 years at Genoa Ford, he is a big part of this areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. In Loving Memory, Veronica, Butch, Diane, and Dave with all their families and friends far and near.

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Sheehy ‘Legislator of the Year’ Quilter named president Lucas County Clerk of Courts J. Bernie Quilter was recently elected President of the Ohio Council of County Officials. His twoyear term began January 28. The Ohio Council of County Officials (OCCO) consists of the statewide Bernie Quilter associations of elected county officials that represent Ohio County Auditors, Clerks of the Court of Common Pleas, County Commissioners, County Prosecutors, County Engineers, County Coroners, County Sheriffs, County Treasurers and Judges of the Court of Common Pleas whom are selected by the Ohio Judicial Conference. The OCCO brings together these elected county officials to present a united front in advocating for county officials and their offices throughout the State of Ohio and to maintain the existing structure of county government within our state. The organization promotes responsible government, maintains a system of checks and balances within county governments and works with the Ohio General Assembly.

At the clubs Tom Dixon from the Eastman & Smith law firm will speak on employment law updates to members of the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, Feb. 12, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation offices, 8043 W. S.R. 163. The presentation is part of the Business over Breakfast Series and costs $5. RSVP to 419-898-0479 Eastman & Smith will also present an expanded employment law update Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg. RSVP to 419-247-1616.

*** Ron Wetzel, superintendent at the Ottawa County Regional Water Plant, will speak on water quality and safety at the monthly meeting of the Ottawa County Safety Council Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Magruder Hospital. Lunch and Networking is from 11 to 11:30 a.m., meeting and presentation from 11:30 to 12:30. RSVP before Feb.11 to Jessica Kowalski at 419-898-6242.

State Rep. Michael Sheehy (D. Oregon) was recently given the “Legislator of the Year” award by the Ohio Farmer’s Union. “Rep. Sheehy has worked closely with farmers in and around his district to better understand how fertilizers work on the land and what practices work best to keep nutrients in the soil and out of Lake Erie,” Ohio Farmers Union Spokesman Ron Sylvester told The Press last week. “His legislative agenda on the House Ag Committee has reflected a no-nonsense approach to agriculture and water quality.” Sylvester in particular noted Sheehy’s legislative proposal last year to ban the spreading of livestock manure and chemical fertilizer on snow and frozen ground on farm fields in the Maumee River Watershed. Last year, it passed the House, but failed in the senate and expired on Dec. 31. It is expected to be reintroduced in the state legislature this year. Phosphorus, which fuels the algal blooms in Lake Erie, is in fertilizer and manure. When it is spread on snow and frozen ground, the phosphorus is at risk of running off of fields and into area watersheds during the spring thaw. “During deliberations over H.B. 490 last year, Sheehy fought for an amendment to prohibit the spreading of manure on frozen or snow-covered ground in the Maumee River watershed. He also put forth amendments in committee that would have helped aggregate existing data on all farm fertilizers – including manure – from various state and local sources,” Sylvester said. “This data would not have individually identified farms or farmers, but would allow state officials to get a watershed view of potential nutrient run-off hotspots. While many House members talk about basing regulation on science, Rep. Sheehy was actually giving legislators a mechanism to collect the data they say that they want.”

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Sylvester said Sheehy’s amendment failed on a party-line vote, but it was an “important step” in bringing the issue to legislators’ attention. Sylvester also noted that while much of Sheehy’s district is urban and suburban, Sheehy visited frequently with farmers and participated in a water quality solutions forum held in Toledo in the wake of last year’s drinking water crisis. “Mike Sheehy’s actions and ideas last year were that of a legislator looking for common-sense solutions born from working with and understanding the water quality issue from all sides of the problem,” he said. Sheehy, a retired CSX railroad conductor, served on Oregon City Council for nine terms before he was appointed in June 2013 to serve out the unexpired term of former State Rep. Matt Szollosi, who left the 46th House District seat during his fourth term to take the executive director position of Affiliated Construction Trades of Ohio. Sheehy beat Republican Drew Blazsik to be elected to the seat last November. Sheehy said he was honored to receive the award from the Ohio Farmer’s Union. “I will continue to work hard to be worthy of this distinction,” he said.

Military Notes Air Force Airman Devan T. Williams graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Williams is the son of Todd Williams of Graytown, and Melisa Fahey, of Port Clinton, and the grandson of Darlene Fahey of Port Clinton, and Constance Williams of Oregon. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alysha A. Henzler graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Henzler is the daughter of Patricia and Phillip Henzler of Northwood, and sister of Emily Henzler of New Albany, Ohio, and Phillip Henzler of Perrysburg.

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Author, philanthropist and genocide survivor John Dau will speak at Owens Community College Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Theatre. Dau is one of 27,000 “Lost Boys of Sudan,” who were driven from their villages when the northern Arab government attacked the ethnic minority population of South Sudan in 1987. For five years, he led groups of displaced boys across Sudan to neighboring Ethiopia and later to a refugee camp in Kenya, but by that time – due to starvation, violence and disease – only 12,000 remained. From 1992-2001, Dau lived in the Kenyan refugee camp, when he was one of 3,800 “Lost Boys” selected to immigrate to the United States. He settled in Syracuse, New York, where he still lives today. Following his initial culture shock, Dau worked multiple jobs, earned an associate degree from Onondaga Community College and later a Bachelor’s Degree from Syracuse University. Currently, Dau is the president of the John Dau Foundation and the South Sudan Institute. For more information, contact Deaner at 567-661-7521 or l_deaner@ owens.edu.

Visit the Ice Queen The “Ice Queen,” made famous in a recent children’s movie, will lead activities at the Feb. 14 session of the Hayes Presidential Center’s Second Saturdays R 4 Kids series. The event will take place 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with the Queen arriving at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $1 for children 6 and older and $7.50 for adults. The Ice Queen also will help children work on a take-home craft, pose for photographs, and sign autographs. She must leave to attend to her royal duties at 1:30 p.m. For more information call 800998-PRES.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2015

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What did you think of the 2015 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show?

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Aubrey Diebert Genoa "I thought it was good. I'm a country fan so most of the big names I did recognized but it was a little outside my genre. But I still found it entertaining."

Jake Diebert Genoa "It was a good show to watch but I think they boasted Katy Perry too much. Considering there were bigger names involved than her."

Jerry Stewart Wooster "I don't usually watch the halftime show. I'm more into the football. So after the guys reƀect on the ſrst half, I'll go get something to eat."

Emily Novotney Genoa "I loved it! Katy Perry is awesome! I loved the dancing sharks!"

Chelsie Apthorpe Genoa "I thought she was pretty good. I liked Beyonce's show last year better but her ƀying around on that star was pretty cool."

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Last Week's Results What do you think is the main source of phosphorus that feeds invasive algae in Lake Erie? 54% Farm fertilizers 29% Outdated water treatment plants 10% Faulty septic systems 7% Dredging

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appreciation of all you have to be thankful for. You can’t change the past but you can learn from it. You don’t require anyone’s approval to be thankful. What is important to you is all that matters. No explanation or justification is required. You have no obligation to convince anyone of the validity of the contents of your list.

You are not in competition with anyone. What someone else has or doesn’t have is of no relevance to the quality of your life. Additionally, other’s outward appearances are often in stark contrast to reality. Any envy is a waste of energy. The only thing you have total control over is your thoughts. You have the ability to direct what you think about. Change direction whenever you find your thoughts drifting to lack or lamenting what you feel you don’t have. Be an active participant in your life. Take action to affect those issues you can influence. Let go of anything outside of your control. Take a look at your past. Identify what worked along with what didn’t. Repeat successful strategies, while avoiding failed ones. Don’t allow problems to obscure your appreciation. Problems are a great source of learning. Every problem has a solution. Successful people develop their ability to solve problems. Being afraid of problems empowers problems to control you. Bitterness, resentment, and anger also diminish your appreciation. These negative emotions are poison. They are a dark cloud constantly following you. They must be released to enable you to function on a positive level. Letting go of bitterness, resentment, and anger allows the sun to shine

through. Recharge with positive influences. Connect with other positive people. Limit negative influences as much as possible. An upbeat attitude enhances your appreciation for all of the good in your life. Keeping things in perspective helps you fully appreciate all you do have. Regardless of any situations facing you, there are countless examples of people successfully dealing with significantly more dire circumstances. This strategy gives you confidence in your ability to get through tough times. Within you lies the power to overcome obstacles. You have more strength than you may be aware of. Your foundation for what you need to do is built upon an appreciation for what you already have. Those who truly appreciate all they have lead happier lives than those who constantly complain about what they are lacking so always appreciate what you do have. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www. BryanGolden.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2014 Bryan Golden

Now, not later, is the time to open your heart to others By Jill Richardson On the last day of January, I lost a friend. Cancer took her in the prime of life, at age 45. Just seven days before she succumbed, I sat at her side, trying to tell her what she meant to me. Cedwyn was the life of the party. Wherever she went instantly became the place to be. But she was more than that. Her funloving nature was also about generosity. Cedwyn had a natural way of including everyone around her. She gave others permission to be themselves, and to be embraced for it instead of judged. When you were with her, your jokes were funny, your ideas were interesting, and you were lovable. She was youthful without being childish. She never confused being free-spirited with being irresponsible or inconsiderate. And she was endlessly loyal. Her affection for those around her didn’t end after she left the room. Once she counted you among her friends, you were always invited, wherever she was going. Before she fell ill, I never put this into words. Sure, I jumped at the chance to hang out with Cedwyn whenever possible. I cared about her. Hopefully, I left no doubt about my affection. But I never told her how very much she mattered to me. Or why. So one week before she died, I found myself at her bedside, trying to bring some comfort to a friend suffering from acute pain. The cancer was eating her alive and already in her brain. Sometimes she was lucid and coherent and really her old self, and other times she wasn’t. Cedwyn was awake when I began attempting to put my feelings into words. And then she wasn’t. I hope she heard what I said. I teared up as I spoke.

Guest Editorial Why was it so difficult? Was it my own vulnerability? I knew that the loyal, loving friend I’d flown halfway across the country to visit wouldn’t reject me. But what if I’d blown it? What if I missed this chance? At first, I thought to myself: We should all tell our loved ones how we feel about

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them before they die. Then, another thought struck me: Wait a second, wouldn’t it be better if we told our loved ones how we felt immediately, so they could live with that knowledge during their lives? They say that actions speak louder than words. In this case, my action was dropping everything and flying halfway across the country to visit a dying friend. I sat with her. I played her some of her favorite Grateful Dead tunes and we sang along together. I respected her wishes and didn’t talk about cancer. I did what I could. Sometimes, we need to add words to our actions. When those words have to do

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To the editor: For thousands of years, motherhood was the most respected, honored and loved job on earth. It is a new world today. Today, many women are choosing a career instead of motherhood. The majority of college students are young women. Women are replacing men in many fields, from mail deliverers to TV reporters to CEOs of large companies and even as political leaders. Last year, the U.S. Army announced it was forming an all-female infantry unit. I wonder at their retirement, will they be pleased and happy with their past life or will they be sad they have no children? Motherhood is still the most important job in the world. Louis Agoston Toledo

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To the editor: Rep. Bob Latta, Sen. Rob Portman and Rep. Marcy Kaptur voted yes for the funding of the federal government through September 2015. Consequently, the National Security Agency will now be allowed to keep our private emails, text messages, telephone calls, bank statements, utility bills and credit card bills for five years without your permission. The NSA is allowed to share this information with anyone it desires – even foreign governments. We can thank the Republicans for this. They promised all legislation would be read before a vote would be taken. This is the same promise President Obama made before his election. Birds of a feather flock together. When are the voters in this country going to wake up? “1984” is just around the corner. Do you want your private information spread all over the place? Rufus Wallace Millbury

with emotions, they can be hard to find. Saying them out loud can make you feel vulnerable. Or scared. In the end, it’s worth the effort. The people most special to you deserve to go through life knowing how very loved they are, and why. Please don’t hold back on your feelings to those you love. Never wait for a tragedy like cancer to open your heart. OtherWords columnist Jill Richardson is the author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It. OtherWords.org.

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February, 2005 News: A Lake Middle School student, 13, was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon--a pair of brass knuckles. According to the Lake Township Police, the student had emailed a female student stating that he was going to bring a gun to school and kill another male student. Don Rettig, director of cultural and historic programs at The Metroparks, said the 1867 Johlin Cabin would be moved from its home at the Johlin Century Winery to Pearson North, where it would become the centerpiece for a historical interpretation center. Sports: Brittany Darling, 14, a 6’ 2” freshman, led the 6-11 Genoa Comets girls’ basketball team in both scoring and rebounds. Darling averaged 10.4 points per game and just under nine rebounds. Manny May’s Waite girls’ basketball team won the school first City League title. The team was led by Shareese Ulis and Tatyana McNeal. Waite’s wrestling coach, Carmen Amenta, was named Division I coach of

by John Szozda the year in Ohio after his team claimed its fourth City League title in six years. Price check: Genoa Chevrolet sold a 2005 Silverado for $14,225. Hot then, gone now: Robert’s Catering & Banquet Hall, Millbury.

February, 1995 News: The City of Toledo dropped its plans to build a 1,000-bed prison in East Toledo. A city spokesman said Chevron USA denied the city access to the 75-acre site which was once home to the Gulf Oil Refinery. The city, fearing the site was “likely contaminated”, wanted access to perform environmental testing. Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner proposed a $1 million upgrade to East Toledo’s International Park. Plans included beach volleyball courts, enclosing the gazebo and renovating the city’s streets, bridges and harbor building for use as a pavilion for festivals. The building eventually became the site for The Docks restaurant complex.

Sports: the Clay Eagles set a school record for most points scored in a game when they beat Bedford 110-91. The Eagles, who were in first place in the GLL, were led by Eric Bringman, 24 pts, and Sean Granger, 20 points. Price check: Huntington Bank offered a 24-month C.D. for an annual percentage yield of 7.52. Hot then, gone now: Andrews’ Heating & Air Conditioning.

February, 1985 News: The Genoa Teachers Union adopted a proposal to drop bus service and extra-curricular activities including sports and distribute the money saved to teachers’ salaries. Alex Haley, author of Roots, told an audience at the University of Toledo that the rise of single parent families and single adults living on their own were structural changes in the American lifestyle. Sports: Coach Melissa Chase’s Eastwood Eagles girls’ basketball team was tied for first place in the SLL with a record of 11-4. Jodi Juergens and Cathi Melcher led the team. Price check: Wag’s Party Store in East Toledo sold six sixteen-ounce bottles of Pepsi for $2.19.

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February, 1975 News: For the fourth time in a year’s span, voters defeated a levy for the Genoa School district. This one was a 7.5 mil operating levy. Superintendent Ivan Dangler told The Suburban Press bad economic times and “The people just don’t care about the schools,” as reasons. ” Clay Center Village Council passed a curfew law for youths 16 and under banning them from being on the streets from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The penalty was up to a $50 fine. Sports: Killer Brooks, Rip Hawk and Bad News Jackson were just some of the wrestlers competing at the International Wrestling events held at Great Eastern Shopping Center and televised on WDHOTV 24 on Sunday afternoons. Price check: The Freeway Drive-In was selling a fish dinner on Friday nights for 99 cents. Hot then, gone now: Perkins Pancake & Steak House, Oregon. Comment by email at zoz@presspublications.com

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Lack of retirement plan can affect health Most people are more afraid of running out of money than they are of dying. That’s right, according to numerous studies, people say they are more fearful of running out of money before death than they fear death itself. While a bit startling at ﬁrst glance, this should not come as all that big of a surprise. After all, we all die, but the idea of being destitute and a burden on others during our lives is downright terrifying. While this subject can carry a bit of weight to it, there is no need to stand under the rain cloud forever, grab an umbrella! Even though there are very few guarantees in life, there are actions we can take to secure the best possible outcome, if we start to plan now. First, let’s look at how a lack of foresight and planning can affect one’s health during retirement. Consider for a moment, the possibility of a family member or spouse who may lose the ability to care for him or herself without a great amount of assistance. When this happens, lack of a plan can lead the healthier spouse or family member to devote themselves to the care of their loved one. While this is a loving and noble act, the consequences are many. For one, the person providing the care often experiences great amounts of stress, both emotionally and physically. This can cause his or her own health to decline prematurely. If you look around at people you know, you may notice it happens quite often. People who may need

Beyond the Money by Adam Cufr professional care often don’t get it soon enough because there are no financial resources dedicated to their care. In response, the family member steps in, often at his or her own expense. While you may be thinking that paying for a nursing home is too costly, I will suggest that you consider the myriad of other options available. In some cases, purchasing long term care insurance may be a wise investment to protect against the catastrophic costs of skilled nursing care. In other situations, insurance is not the best solution; it may be that there are veterans’ benefits that can offer financial support. Legal estate planning measures can also be taken to prepare a family for the cost of care. There are numerous ways to address the potential costs, but most people fail to proactively plan for such a possibility. The result, too often, is a family dynamic that is dramatically interrupted that causes any number of stresses and financial strains that could have been avoided with some professional planning. While nursing and medical costs are one major component in a retirement plan,

there are other needs that can be addressed in a way that provides peace of mind and sleep-filled nights. The key to finding peace is to lean into all of the concerns you may have and build a plan that either helps you avoid problems or provides financial resources when problems inevitably arise. What took me a while to recognize is that the choices we make and the plans we create for retirement don’t often have a big impact on the early years after retirement. Instead, the impact of those choices is not felt until many years into retirement. Because of that disconnect between our actions today and their outcomes decades from now, we too often fail to implement strategies to protect our health and preserve our wealth. The only way I know to manage the challenges that will arise is to expect them and plan ahead. It is very easy to put off for tomorrow what doesn’t feel urgent today. Ultimately, a bit of wealth can go a long way to protect your health. 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.” To learn more, visit www. OffTheRecordRetirement.com.

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According to Mike Howick, coach for the Black Swamp Ice Frogs and a primary organizer of Special Hockey Day in Toledo, the special hockey athletes participating in the tournament aren’t ordinary hockey players - they’re extraordinary in their accomplishments. “While skill sets vary according to age and experience, these athletes all share the challenge of living with developmental disabilities,” Howick said. “You’ll see some real competition when these players hit the ice, but you’ll see a lot of cooperation too. Special (hockey) gives players the chance

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to develop conﬁdence, social skills and teamwork, which enhances their lives on and off the ice.” The Black Swamp Ice Frogs team was formed in response to the ﬁrst UCT Winter Hockey Festival for ASHA athletes held in 2012 in Toledo. The festival has been held in other U.S. locations for the past two years, but is hoping to return to the ToledoBowling Green area in 2016. Special Hockey Day is designed to provide tournament experience for teams in the Midwest. “We currently have about 12 skaters and the same number of coaches – but we’d love to have more players – boys, girls, men, women of all ages and abilities,” Howick said. The team practices every Sunday at 5:10 p.m. at the Bowling Green State University Ice Arena. “Everyone plays and has a great time, no matter his or her skill level,” Howick said. “The team has traveled to play in Indiana and Cleveland, and has invitations to go Columbus, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Detroit to play.” Anyone interested in learning more about the Black Swamp Ice Frogs can email mjhowick@hotmail.com or blackswampicefrogs@yahoo.com, visit the team’s Facebook page or stop in at a weekly practice.

Wood Co. Health helps to improve kids oral health Wood County Health District recently received $2,500 from the Delta Dental Foundation through its Brighter Futures Community Grant Program. The funding will help promote oral health education in several schools in Wood County during National Children’s Dental Health Month. Dental care is the number one unmet health care need for nearly 157,400 children of all family incomes across Ohio as well as for all races and ethnicities, according to Ohio Department of Health 2011 statistics. In fact, almost 486,000 of Ohio’s children are without dental insurance and almost 340,000 children in Ohio have never been to the dentist. In Wood County, 21 percent of children younger than 18 have not had a dental visit in the last year; 9.1 percent have never visited a dentist; 14 percent do not have dental insurance and 4.4 percent could not receive needed dental care according to the Ohio Oral Health Surveillance System (2012). According to the Centers for Disease Control (2013), tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of children ages 6 to 11 years (25 percent), and adolescents ages 12 to 19 years (59 percent). “Developing good habits such as daily tooth brushing with ﬂuoridated toothpaste at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums,” said Wood County Health District health educator, Jennifer Campos. “That is why our program will focus on age-appropriate educational outreach materials and distribution of oral health care supplies.” Grant recipients were selected based on a number of criteria including the number of at-risk children or adults served by the program, the program’s uniqueness, the level of community involvement in the program and the ability to measure results. “Through our Brighter Futures grant program, we provided a total of $250,000 in small community grants to organizations in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana that are dedicated to improving the oral and overall health of children and adults,” said Teri Battaglieri, director, Delta Dental Foundation. Established in 2012, Delta Dental’s Brighter Futures initiative is dedicated to improving the oral and overall health and wellbeing of children and adults across the state through education, advocacy and philanthropy.

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Pharmacy earns accreditation for high quality Gibsonburg Pharmacy has achieved the award of accreditation from Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA). “We are very proud of this accomplishment and want to share with our customers how much we appreciate them and we welcome new customers to serve any needs they may have,” said Julie Snyder, Home Health Care manager. The accreditation assures Medicare and other health payers that the highest levels of quality are practiced within all areas of the company. Gibsonburg Pharmacy, Pills ‘n’ Packages under the ownership of Michael Warren, registered pharmacist, since 1981, has continued to provide quality care to all surrounding communities. In 2003, he expanded Gibsonburg Pharmacy to include “The Healing Place” introducing Julie Snyder certified pharmacy technician, Home Health Care Manager, who will review your needs, suggest solutions and bill both Medicare and/or your insurance carrier if applicable. The pharmacy features a complete Durable Medical Department, which provides equipment from aids to daily living to wound care. Free delivery and set-up is offered from trained and HQAA-accredited staff Ron Moenter and Thomas Schade.

Liver transplant fundraiser A pancake breakfast to benefit Clarence Wilburn will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 a.m.-noon at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 W. Witty Rd. at SR

Ron Moenter, Thomas Schade and Julie Snyder from Gibsonburg Pharmacy. (Submitted photo) 51, Elmore. Wilburn, a longtime paramedic, has been diagnosed with liver failure and has been told by his physicians that he’ll need a transplant. He has been unable to work since April 2014. In addition to breakfast, which will include pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee and milk, there will also be a bake sale and silent auction. Funds raised up to $500 will be matched by Thrivent Choice. Proceeds will help Wilburn meet medical expenses. For more information, 419-862-3630, 419-855-8466, or 419-913-1695.

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PreHab program Otterbein Portage Valley Senior Lifestyle Community, Pemberville, is launching a new monthly educational class called “Otterbein PreHAB.” The first PreHAB event will be Thursday, Feb. 26 at 11:30 a.m. The free program is designed for men and women who are planning for an elective or required surgery in 2015. At the free event: • Debbie Davis, diabetes educator at

Free yoga classes The East Toledo Senior Activities Center offers free yoga classes led by instructor Richard Ward Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The center is located at 1001 White St., in the Navarre Park Shelterhouse. For more information, call 419-691-2254.

Tai Chi for Health Taoist Tai Chi beginner classes will begin Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the community room at Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 N. Wheeling St., Toledo. Tai Chi consists of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation, and strength. For more information, call 419-5370131.

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The ongoing group, “After Your Parent Dies,” meets at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo Center, 800 South Detroit Ave., on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. Conducted by bereavement counselors, the group helps participants understand the impact of the loss of a parent on personal identity, revisit childhood losses and explore regret vs. relief. The group is free and open to any adult in the community. No prior relationship with Hospice of Northwest Ohio is needed, however, pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 419661-4001. To learn more about grief and loss or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, visit www. hospicenwo.org or the hospice’s Facebook page.

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board are collaborating on a survey to determine the level of awareness in the community about opiate and heroin use/misuse. County residents are invited to take the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/opiateheroin. All survey responses will remain completely anonymous and only the combined results will be reported. Survey results will be used to develop action steps to mitigate and reduce the use of opiates and heroin in Lucas County. Within the past six months, according to the 2013-2014 Lucas County Health

Assessment, 10 percent of adults have used medication that was not prescribed to them, or ingested a dosage higher than prescribed in order to reach a feel-good high. As of November 2014, there have been 99 opiate related deaths in Lucas County. For more information, call ToledoLucas County Health Department at 419213-4018.

Dart Frog Dash The Toledo Zoo has a fun way to help area residents stay on track with their fitness goals. Registration is under way for the Medical Mutual Dart Frog Dash – the zoo’s 5k Run/Walk (and kids’ fun run) – which will be held Saturday, May 16.

Registering now gives entrants time to condition for the springtime course, even if they’ve never run or walked a 5K race before. The zoo will help every step of the way, with regular tips on training, nutrition and more – right up to race day. Participants are welcome to walk or run the course, which travels on and around zoo grounds. As an optional extra for the Dart Frog Dash, runners can help the zoo raise the funds needed to purchase a spectacular Eurasian Eagle Owl for educational presentations. Medical Mutual is the title sponsor of the Dart Frog Dash; Dave’s Running is the packet pick-up sponsor. Learn more at toledozoo.org/dartfrog.

Craig promoted Mike Craig, current site finance director at Mercy St. Charles Hospital, was appointed Vice President of Operations at the hospital, effective Jan. 1. In this new role, Craig will work closely with the St. Charles leadership team in overseeing day-to-day operations and executing strategic initiatives. Additionally, he assumes reporting responsibilities and oversight for a number of departments including Environmental/Support Services, Facilities Management, Wound Care, the Sleep Disorder Center, Women’s Center, Radiology/Vascular Services, Rehab Services, Laboratory, Food and Nutrition Services, Volunteer Services and Gift Shop. “Mike has been serving in the dual role in finance and operations since my appointment in the fall to COO and he has done an incredible job,” said Jeff Dempsey, Mercy St. Charles Hospital President and COO. “His ability to cultivate strong relationships and execute new and innovative business initiatives will be valuable to St. Charles as we continue to grow and serve the community.” Craig has been with Mercy since 2011 when he joined the organization as a financial analyst. Most recently, he has served as director of finance, where he has been responsible for the financial stability of St. Charles and assessing new business opportunities to meet Mercy’s strategic objectives. The search to fill the site finance director position at St. Charles will begin immediately.

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Gibsonburg senior post Bryce Ernsthausen drives in the Golden Bears 63-54 key Toledo Area Athletic Conference victory over top contender Cardinal Stritch Catholic. (Photo courtesy Innovations Portait Studio/InnovationsVisualImpact.com) room,” Liskai said. “With his quickness, it makes him a tough matchup in the post. We step back and face him up (to the basket) a lot. I think he likes it. Bryce will do whatever our team needs him to do.” Ernsthausen said he played in the post before high school, so making the transition wasn’t that difficult. “I knew it was going to happen last year, because I was the biggest guy (coming) back,” he said. “I hit the weight room really hard and got bigger. I went from 180 pounds to 200. In fifth grade through eighth

grade I played in the post, so I’ve always had a feel for playing down low. I just had to get the moves back, get the rust off them. I had all summer to prepare. I just go with my role and stay down low.” That’s the thing about this years Golden Bears: they all know their role, which is one reason for their 16-0 start. Gibsonburg’s fullcourt defensive pressure forces about 24 turnovers a game, and the Bears have a balanced offensive attack. “We spread (the scoring) around, de-

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Oak Harbor diver sets a new league scoring record By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Behind Cooper Hicks’ first place finish in the diving competition and a number of second-place finishes, the Oak Harbor boys were third for the second consecutive season at the Sandusky Bay Conference championships. Hicks was the lone Rocket to finish first, breaking the league record with 419.65 points. The previous record of 347.7 was held by Margaretta’s Tyler Beekman. The Perkins’ girls’ team won its 16th consecutive league title, finishing with 225 points, followed by Oak Harbor, who came in with 200 and finished as runner-up for the second consecutive season. Port Clinton was third with 184½ points, followed by Margaretta (51½) and Huron (26). On the boys’ side, Perkins won for the 10th consecutive time, finishing with 214 points, followed by Port Clinton (164), Oak Harbor (139), Huron (91) and Margaretta (58). “I was thoroughly pleased,” Oak Harbor coach Andrea Sorg said. “For the girls, it wasn’t just a solid second place. They were rather close to Perkins. At one point, they were only trailing by five points. We didn’t have many phenomenal swims, but the girls rose to the occasion and swam well as a team. Cooper broke an SBC record. He’s been diving phenomenally well.” The boys’ team was close to catching Port Clinton in much the same way that the girls team stayed closed to Perkins. “It was a close battle with Port Clinton,” Sorg said. “They have a smaller team but a number of quality swimmers and three divers. The diving deficit was too big to overcome.” Senior Brooke Tice led the way for the Rockets, finishing second in the 100 backstroke in one minute, 6.79 seconds and fourth in the 100 butterfly in 1:09.84. She was also part of the 400 freestyle relay team of Amber Lazenby, Allison Schroeder and Taylor Byington that came in second in 4:04.11 and the 200 freestyle relay team of Byington, Mikenzie Blunt and Paige Priesman that was third in 1:48.84. Byington had a good showing as

Oak Harbor diver Cooper Hicks. (Press photo by Stephanie Szozda) well, coming in third in both the 100 free (1:00.63) and the 200 free (2:10.36). Tracey Hanf had two top-five finishes, coming in third in the 500 free (5:59.17) and fourth in the 200 individual medley (2:35.82). Priesman, a sophomore, was a major contributor, too, finishing third in the 200

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The Press Box Coach Slovak’s bench driving Clay’s success By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Clay girls basketball is off and running with a 14-3 record, its best start to a season in over a decade. The Eagles are 7-3 in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference after a 56-38 rout over St. Ursula Thursday night. Clay coach Corey Slovak says his team’s success is due in part to multiple players fulfilling roles and contributing to the team’s victories. In addition to a veteran starting five, which include top five Three Rivers Athletic Conference scorers Haley Hess and Hannah Hess, defensive specialists Haley Orr and Samantha Enck, and three-year starter Morgan Connor, it’s Clay’s bench that deserves a lot of credit in Clay’s fast start. “We have five girls on our bench that each play a key role in complementing our starters strengths,” Coach Corey Slovak said. “Senior Hannah Novak is the ultimate team oriented player. She stepped in for 11 games as a starter while Morgan Connor was rehabbing a knee injury, and did a great job. Now as the sixth man, Novak can be shooter for us off the bench, or come in and guard opposing post players. She has a high basketball I.Q. and provides invaluable senior leadership. “Maddison Grimes and Jessalyn Bohland offer size and an inside presence when they are on the floor. Maddison might be our best communicator on defense when she is in the game. She dives on the floor and hustles like crazy to win 50/50 balls, and those intangibles make a big difference,” Slovak continues. “Bohland provides a rebounding presence at both ends of the floor. Jessy stepped in at Perrysburg last week and provided a much needed spark in the first half, scoring six points and grabbing two offensive rebounds. She was ready when called upon and it’s those types of situations that as a coach I get excited for our team and players. “Sydney Hess and Hannah Kulhman round-out the current rotation. Hannah is a sharp-shooting guard who has come in and knocked down important 3-pointers in victories over Bowsher and St. Ursula. Sydney gives us a variety of options at guard, as she

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Waite reached state tourney for second straight year By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Waite 1924-25 boys basketball team, which reached the Class A big school state quarterfinals on March 20. Waite finished the season 7-5 and it was the second of back-to-back Waite teams that reached the state quarterfinals at the Columbus Fairgrounds Coliseum. They were the first of five Waite boys teams to reach the state tournament. The 1927 Waite team was state runner-up and also qualifying for state were the 1931 and 1940 teams. Both the 1923-24 and 1924-25 teams were coached by physical education teacher and then-Waite Alumni Association president John Ehrle, who also coached the baseball teams to a combined 18-4 record those two years. Students referred to Ehrle as a “comedian” because he was known for his sense of humor. The 1925 team did not win a Toledo City League championship, however, losing in the final, 21-16, to Woodward Tech, then a vocational school. However, finishing as runner-up allowed Waite to qualify for the Findlay district tournament, where the “Purple Hurricanes” got lucky and defeated a team that upset Woodward. At the 1925 state tournament, Waite lost to Akron South, 24-21. South lost its semifinal to Lakewood, 18-17, and Springfield defeated Lakewood 32-30, in double overtime to win the state championship. Lettermen on Waite’s team were Gilbert Bartko, Lawrence Coon, Parks Emmert, Kenneth “Spot” Neubrecht, Franklin Whitney, captain George Meullich, Benjamine “Benny” Pencheff, Pete Penkoff, Donald Talbolt and Robert Radbone. Here is the description of Waite’s 1924-25 season from the school yearbook, Purple and Gold — “The basketball season, though gloomy in spots, grew continually better toward the close of the season, ending in the capture of the northwestern Ohio cage title. As the team was composed almost entirely of football men, they were handicapped severely by having to take up basketball training so soon after the football season, although other teams in the city had been at work for several weeks. “Fostoria was the first real invader of the Waite gym, and after keeping neck and neck with the Purple and Gold throughout the game, was defeated by one point in the last 10 seconds of play when Whitney sank a fielder. Stafford, a Fostoria forward, scored 19 of his team’s points. “In the first encounter with our ancient rival from over the river, Scott, the Red and White earned the verdict by a 20-16 score. Waite fought gamely all the way, but could not overcome a five-point lead which Scott had established in the first quarter. “Playing on Friday the 13th against a team entering its 13th contest, Waite lost to Akron West, 31-28. The lead changed sides every few minutes, but Akron ran up its points at the opening of the fourth quarter and held that lead until the end of the game. “The fast and clever Woodward squad, led by center Stephens, handed Waite a 3217 beating in a furious struggle. Waite led at the half, but the Carpenters launched a

Pencheff, and George Muelleck. That team finished 9-3. Waite lost to Springfield, 23-19, in a Class A state quarterfinal. Springfield fell to Columbus East 26-23 in the semifinals and Dayton Stivers defeated East, 30-16, in the state championship.

Players on Waite’s 1923-24 state qualifying team were senior forward and captain Austin Campbell, 6-foot-7 center George Duffey, center Irvin Stewart, forwards Frank Whitney, Raymond “Butch” Domhoff, Pete Penkoff, and guards Milton Owens, Charles “Red” Limerick, Benny Pencheff, and George Muelleck. That team finished 9-3. lightning, short-passing attack that clearly earned the decision. “In the second contest with Scott, the east siders turned the tables and outclassing their opponents in every department of play, triumphed 32-27. Scott spurted in the last period, but Waite’s early lead brought the Purple and Gold entry in first. Bartko led Waite in scoring with eight points. “The next two games were played in the City Tournament, which took place in the Scott gymnasium. Although the (St. John’s) Saints had defeated Central in a first-round game, the Purple and Gold was favorite, and everyone was surprised when St. John’s maintained a lead until the fourth quarter. Waite’s 25-20 win was well-earned. “Woodward was again our opponent in the championship round. Tech had played two games in 24 hours, but their team kept up its marvelous floor game and carried off a 21-16 victory. Waite played well, but was not a match for the speedy Crusaders. “(At the) district tournamen…(Waite) made up for any discrepancies it may have shown earlier in the season. Ada was easily beaten by a score of 26-5 in the first round while Kenton was defeating Woodward. In the second round, Waite played Kenton, and using an excellent floor game and a short shooting attack, succeeded in vanquishing the Kentonites and earned the right to play in the final. Fostoria was the other team to enter this game. Waite’s opponents proceeded to pile up a big lead early in the game, but Waite kept cutting it down gradually, ‘till our warriors emerged as district champions in the last few seconds of the game. “For opponents in the first round, (at state) Waite drew Akron South. The Purple and Gold started out with a rush and ran up a big lead in the first half. But in the second half, Akron, which had heretofore played in dark blue jerseys, nearly the color of Waite’s, changed to white ones, and immediately broke loose with an invincible offensive

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which soon put them ahead. The game ended with the score 24-21 in favor of Akron. 1923-24 state qualifiers Players on Waite’s 1923-24 state qualifying team were senior forward and captain Austin Campbell, 6-foot-7 center George Duffey, center Irvin Stewart, forwards Frank Whitney, Raymond “Butch” Domhoff, Pete Penkoff, and guards Milton Owens, Charles “Red” Limerick, Benny

From the 1924 Purple and Gold— “The morning announcements told us that Coach Ehrle’s varsity would play Joe Collins’ Cage Dwellers in the gym. Though curious, we saw the game and we must admit that the varsity looked none too good. A week later, the bunch showed promise by defeating the Alumni 28 to 20. It was plain to see that the team had not yet steadied down. “St. Mary’s came next. Our boys started playing basketball at the first whistle, and were still going great at the crack of the pistol. St. Mary’s garnered 23 points to Waite’s 36. Ten men performed valiantly and evenly for Waite. “Up to this time Tech had been cleaning everything in sight, and looked good enough to clean us for three quarters of the game. With five minutes to go, Woodward led 19-14. At the close of the game, Captain Campbell walked off the floor with the ball and the right to a 26-19 victory. ‘Red’ Limerick performed that night as a particular star. “Libbey Rah! But whoa Libbey! Not too fast. Waite is playing, don’t forget that. The result of this game was a 26-16 victory for the Purple and Gold. “Then the boys took a trip. Bucyrus swallowed the bitter pill of defeat by the score of 32-28. Benny Pencheff caged five fielders in the last four minutes. Kenton experienced the same fate by the score of 2120. ‘Red’ Limerick shot three-fourths of the length of the long floor for a fielder which decided the game in the last five seconds of play. “The clash with Bellevue came next, in which Duffy and Pencoff led the squad in a 34-14 triumph. The Waite boys did not exert themselves, and appeared at times to be loafing. “’You’re over the River now,’ old Scott, and, by the way, here is a little 26-16 defeat to carry back with you. The whole Waite team was responsible for this victory. Campbell was a wizard on the floor while Limerick’s defensive play stood out in bold relief. This game clinched the city championship. “Tech disputed the right of Waite to represent Toledo at Columbus on the grounds that she had not yet met our clan on Tech’s floor. The dispute was settled to satisfaction of everyone by a 32-8 count with Waite on the long end of the score. Waite played as a unit. “In the state tournament at Columbus, the Waite cagers started a rally too late, and though by sheer fight, coupled with ability, they brought the score from 22-11 to 23-19. The final whistle blew too soon and Waite was forced to cede to Springfield the palm of victory. “Waite returned from Columbus, looking forward to the Libbey clash. The south enders were in there to win, fair or foul. In the game, Waite fell, 16-13. So gentle were the Libbeyites that Duffey lost three teeth while Campbell carried the imprint of a shoe for weeks. Waite likes nothing so much as a clean, straight game, and the Libbey game was far from that.”

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Stritch cagers learn how to take down contenders By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com This boys’ basketball season has been what Cardinal Stritch was hoping for all along. With the exception of Gibsonburg, the Cardinals have learned to take down the Toledo Area Athletic Conference’s perennial contenders. After two consecutive seasons in which the Cardinals struggled to get over the hump and establish themselves as one of the top teams in the TAAC, Stritch has proven that it can consistently play at a high level with the likes of perennial favorites Gibsonburg, Toledo Christian and Ottawa Hills. Behind a senior-laden roster and one of Ohio’s best players, Austin Adams, the Cardinals have won eight of their last nine games to sit at 12-4 overall and 10-2 in the TAAC after beginning the season with a 4-3 record. Throughout the nine-game stretch, Stritch has won games in every way fathomable — in close fashion, by blowout and in both low- and high-scoring affairs. Under first-year coach Jamie Kachmarik, they make the adjustments needed to win. Two of the biggest wins of the season came early last month against Toledo Christian (45-42) and Ottawa Hills (43-28). In the win over the Eagles, Kachmarik’s crew fell behind by six points, 15-9, at the end of the first quarter before rallying to cut the deficit to within a point at 21-20 at halftime. The Cardinals won the third quarter, 14-10, to take a three-point lead into the fourth and held off Toledo Christian for the victory. Adams keyed the scoring attack with 13 points and Bobby Romstadt finished with 11. The victory over the Green Bears was a defensive struggle, one that saw Adams (19 points) and Romstadt (12) combine for 31 as Stritch broke open a close game by outscoring Ottawa Hills, 15-4, in the fourth quarter. Seven of Romstadt’s points came in the fourth when the Cardinals pulled away. Those two wins were crucial in helping Stritch prove they were worthy of being among the best in the TAAC, plus it came

Cardinal Stritch Catholic senior guard Joe Sinay (23) passes underneath to 6-foot-5 senior forward Eddie Uher (24). (Press photo by Doug Karns/ Kateri Schools. org) after a 72-50 win over Clay that helped the club right the ship after falling to Bryan

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“We had a big win for us against Clay and then we had a couple of really good home wins against Toledo Christian and Ottawa Hills,” said Kachmarik, who was hired as the team’s coach in May. “That was the first win against Ottawa Hills in four years and nearly 10 years since we beat TC. That gave them the confidence that they’re a pretty good team and they played with more and more confidence. Those were big wins, ones that we needed for the kids to start believing in themselves.” Kachmarik says the turning point in the season may have come following the loss to Maumee (39-26) in the first round of the Lake tournament. Though the Cardinals lost to Bryan the following day, they did reel off six consecutive wins afterward. “After the Maumee game, we told (the players) not to take their jerseys off,” Kachmarik said. “We went from Lake High School to Stritch and practiced. We wanted to stress to the guys just how important it is to be prepared. We talked about what it takes to have a winning mentality and the thought process behind it. “These kids needed to be pushed. I’ve come in with a mindset that we have to expect to win as opposed to hoping to win. You’ve got to be mentally strong. Practice is not easy. I challenge them more. If you practice hard and work on the fundamentals, the games should be a little easier. You should feel like the weights are lifted off you in the game. “It’s a mindset of having the confidence and building the confidence. The fundamentals of basketball are something we had to sharpen up. Once we did, we became better. On the offensive end, you can be as good as you want to, but if you don’t defend, it doesn’t matter. You’ve got to want to defend and rebound.” During their run, the Cardinals have also defeated the likes of Maumee Valley (50-28), Emmanuel Christian (40-24), Danbury (56-28) and Tiffin Calvert (68-48). Their only two losses in conference play came to Gibsonburg, which is undefeated at 16-0. In both games, Stritch, which is currently second in the league, was there in the fourth quarter before the Golden Bears slowly pulled away.

With help from friends, Adams breaks school record By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Cardinal Stritch senior basketball player Austin Adams leads the way for his team, averaging a double-double with 20.3 points and 10.5 rebounds. Last week, he achieved an incredible feat when he broke the school’s 29-year-old career scoring record of 1,425 points in Stritch’s 68-39 win over Northwood. Adams, who recently committed to play collegiately at Urbana University, an NCAA Division II school located one hour northeast of Dayton, scored 40 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the win over the Rangers in just three quarters of play. He broke the record that was held by Joe Gajdostik, setting a new mark of 1,446, which he’ll only add to for the rest of the year. Gajdostik was part of a ceremony during Friday’s game against Ottawa Hills where he presented Adams with a plaque, who was honored for breaking the record. Adams, a small forward, is joined in the starting lineup by 5-7 point guard Trent Besgrove, 6-1 shooting guard Chris Blazevich (6.3 points), 6-5 power forward Eddie Uher and 6-2 center Joe Sinay (6.5 pts, 5.1 rebus). Point guard Brandon Payeff (5-10) usually comes off the bench after the game’s first few minutes and 6-1 junior forward Adam Bruckner has provided the team with some key production off the bench. Romstadt has also provided scoring and rebounding off the bench and was instrumental in the Cardinals’ two biggest victories, wins over Ottawa Hills and Toledo Christian. “Brandon is better at seeing the game for a few minutes,” Stritch coach Jamie Kachmarik said. “Bobby could almost be a starter for us. In those two big wins, Bobby scored in double figures, and he’s been helpful defensively and rebounding, too. With all the kids, it’s different — you’ve got to find their roles. To be a good team, you’ve got to define roles and accept the roles, whether you’re a scorer or the 12th guy. I know it’s harder for kids at this age to understand that. There are only so many minutes. Everybody has a defined role and it’s a reason why we’re 12-4.” Six of Stritch’s top eight players are se-

Cardinal Stritch Catholic all-time leading career scorer Austin Adams lays in two easy points in the Cardinals’ 57-26 dismantling of Fremont St. Joseph. (Press photo by Doug Karns/ Kateri Schools. org) niors, making for a team that has plenty of maturity and leadership. “It’s good from a leadership standpoint,” said Kachmarik, a 1993 Rossford graduate who previously coached at the

collegiate level for nearly 20 years with the likes of Jim O’Brien, Jim Larranaga and Buzz Peterson. “It’s nice with the maturity thing. I think the neat thing is they’re a close-knit group. They look out for each

other. When Austin broke the record, his teammates were just as happy as his mom and dad were. Austin thanked them in the locker room. Without the teammates he’s had for four years, you don’t get a record like that.” In the previous two seasons, the Cardinals went 9-14 (7-7) and 13-11 (9-5), respectively, finishing third in the conference both times and winning one game in the sectional tournament each year. Former coach Dave Rieker, who took over a 2-19 squad in 2010, helped build the program back to respectability, and now Kachmarik has taken them one step further. Kachmarik is hoping that this is something that can be sustained for the foreseeable future, which is one of the reasons he took the job. Stritch, which is known for its academics, is now taking the next step on the athletic front. “I think the one thing that I noticed more than anything is the family atmosphere,” Kachmarik said about the school. “The school is very supportive of the student-athletes and the other students. Everyone supports the team and they stay up-to-date and they stay up on what they’re doing. That’s a neat concept for people and it’s different from some of the bigger schools. Coach Meinzer came here and when he took over, he brought a new mindset. He understands what the importance of winning can do to help the school and the kids. Winning and being prepared to win helps you in life. Life’s a huge, competitive game. “(Athletic Director) Craig Meinzer has good coaches in place and it’s a very good school and it’s on the east side of Toledo, which is different from the other private schools in Toledo. They don’t want to be big and they offer a good atmosphere for someone who’s looking for a great education, but not the big classroom. Everyone knows who you are. It’s got to be what you’re looking for and I think more people are looking for that.” Not that long ago, the Cardinals were among the best teams in the TAAC, going 49-17 (.742) overall and 28-8 in the league over a three-year span from 2006-08 that was sandwiched in between a 12-10 (‘09) and a 13-10 (‘05) season. During that span, Stritch finished second in the league twice and third once and won two sectional titles.

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Coach Sigler, a disciple of ‘Frenchy’ Filiere, to be honored By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Long time Pemberville native Gerald “Jerry” Sigler says it’s hard to fathom that his Sylvania Northview girls basketball coaching career would compare to that of hall of fame coach Doyce ‘Frenchy” Filiere. Yet, it was Filiere, who coached at Troy-Luckey and Eastwood, who made the first coaching impression on Sigler. “Living just across the street from the Pemberville School, I spent many days in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s on the stage watching this old, short, white-haired guy (Filiere) raise holy hell while producing excellent basketball teams. I had no idea then that I would be that old, white-haired coach down the road,” Sigler wrote in a bio for Eastwood’s “Eagle Way” hall of fame committee. Still, Sigler did not even play varsity basketball at Eastwood, where he graduated in 1963. He ended up spending a record-setting 37 years coaching at Sylvania Northview, and now Sigler is being inducted into the Eastwood Hall of Fame. Coach Filiere was inducted in the initial hall of fame class last year. Although he wanted to play the game, during and after high school, Sigler dabbled in other activities before becoming a coach. “I tried to play the sport,” Sigler wrote. “Unlike my brother (Tom Sigler, Pemberville Class of 1949), it wasn’t meant for me and of course, like many kids today, I knew more that the coaches. I wanted to be around the boys, however, (Eastwood players Marty Brueggemeier, Wayne Buchman, Duff Madaras, Hal Moore, Roger Kahlenberg, Renald Radeloff and Ronnie Dunmyer) so I became the manager along with my close friend Terry Conaghan. Not sure what I did, but I held the title ‘Manager.’ “After graduating from Eastwood, I worked numerous jobs, living the life and running around all hours of the night. One night, my cousin and I decided to partake in a beer and pizza at Dino’s Pizza in Bowling Green. I had on my manager’s varsity jacket when I heard this ‘Hey, Eastwood!’ by a BGSU coed who was celebrating with my Eastwood classmate, Marilyn Garn. Who

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Sylvania Northview girls basketball coach Jerry Sigler (right), a 1963 Eastwood graduate, confers with school officials at the scorers' table. (Press file photo) knew this would lead to 48 years of bliss, as of this February 4th? They said it wouldn’t work. “The ultimatum was put to me to go to college or she was out of here, so I did. At first I wanted to be a mortician, people called me ‘Digger.’ That fell through; then I was going to be a meteorologist, which was too hard. Next try was a business degree, another no-go. Through all of this my habits and grades were not conducive to getting a degree. I decided to try physical education. “All of a sudden, I had a GPA of 3.5 and headed to the teaching field which lasted 31 years as a Sylvania elementary physical education teacher. I received a Bachelor’s degree in 1970 and a Masters in 1974 (both from BGSU). During my first years of teaching I formed a unicycle and gymnastic group that traveled all over Northwest Ohio putting on halftime shows at numerous basketball games (both high school and college) and at malls.

“At this point, I thought I might like to try coaching, so I made it known to Sylvania Athletic Director Jim Glase. He got back with me to say he had a position, but he wasn’t sure it was what I wanted, JV girls’ basketball. Wow, ‘Girls.’ Karen and I talked it over and decided that I needed to take it. That season ended at 11-1. The varsity coach, B.J. Beck, thought she would prefer to be an assistant and wanted to know if I would switch with her. I said ‘yes’ which led to 37 years of varsity girls’ teams.” “The players of that first JV team bought into hard work and discipline which set the standard for all the teams to follow. The ’77-’78 season accomplished a trip to the state final four losing to the Middies of Middleton. That being my second varsity year, I thought this is pretty easy, little did I know it took 25 years to get back. “The 2003-2004 team finally made it to Columbus losing in the semis to Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame, who went on to win the state. We thought we would never make

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it back again because our senior class graduated and all we had left were substitutes. Low and behold that next team surprised everyone losing just one regular season game and making it to Columbus a second consecutive year. Again, we lost to the state champions, Dayton Chaminade. This was the most rewarding season of all my years.” Those 37 years of coaching have made him perhaps Sylvania’s most-celebrated basketball coach, all-time. In 2014, Northview celebrated the dedication of the newly-named “Jerry Sigler Court” to the then-retired Sigler, who compiled a career record of 675-177 as head girls coach there. At that ceremony, the now white-haired Sigler looks a lot different than the Jerry from 1978 who supported a moustache and curly hair. With 675 wins, he finished his career as the third most winning coach in the history of Ohio girls’ basketball. His teams have won nine Great Lakes League titles and six Northern Lakes League titles, three undefeated regular seasons and have made three state final four appearances. “None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of the young ladies who played for me and the many assistant coaches who helped along the way. I am extremely proud to have had 24 players go on to play at the college level,” Sigler wrote. And, Sigler, who lives in Michigan, has not really given up coaching basketball. After retiring from Sylvania in 2013, he is now in his 40th year of coaching as an assistant with the Onsted boys team. “I try to keep a 31-year-old head coach in line and give him my thoughts, some of which he uses and others he just looks at me and says ‘Wiseman, (they call me that at Onsted), Really?’, Sigler wrote. Sigler was nominated for the Eastwood Hall of Fame by Jim Brueggemeier, Hal Moore, Wayne Buchman, and Roger Kahlenberg. He will be honored along with six other inductees during a dinner banquet at the Pemberville Post 183 American Legion Hall on Feb. 28. Tickets are $25 each and are available at Eastwood High School, Pemberville Library, and from any hall of fame officer. Information is available at eastwoodlocalschools.org/alumni.

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Greektown Casino Trip to benefit Clarence Wilburn Liver Transplant Fund, Feb. 7. Bus will leave at 1:30 p.m. from the Meijer store at I-280 and Curtice Road. The cost is $35 per ticket, which includes $20 in Casino Cash back. For tickets or info, call 419-913-1695 or 419-855-6207. Oregon Fest 2015 Planning Meeting Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m., Starr School Library, 3230 Starr Ave. Open to all groups and individuals. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser sponsored by Clay Band Parents Feb. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Clay High School cafeteria. Entertainment provided by Clay Jazz Band. 50/50 and gift basket raffles. Drive thru and carry-out available. DivorceCare Support Group meets Mondays through April 20, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Family Life Center, 212 N. Stadium Rd. For info, call the parish office at 419-693-1150. Vendors and Crafters Sought for Spring Craft Show at The Gathering Place, 3530 Seaman Rd., March 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Email Kristine@thegathering-place.org for info. 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, fitness 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. Info: Julie at 419-836-5051/Allen at 419-270-7683 or visit d28toastmasters.org and click on “Great Eastern Club.” Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum, 2083 Autokee St. is open Wednesdays 5-9 p.m. Admission is free. The War of 1812 Exhibit and the Battle of Lake Erie continues. Visit the museum on Facebook for a virtual tour. For info, call 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.

Northwood

“Grease,” presented by Northwood High School, March 20 and 21 and 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. For tickets, contact Annette Slater at 419-691-9651 or aslater@northwoodschools.org. 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 a presentation on drug awareness on Feb. 18 and a presentation on human trafficking 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.

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.

To place an ad in our Transitions Page, call The Press at 419-836-2221 and speak to the Classified Department. Deadline is Wednesday at 4pm.

In Loving Memory Jerry Caputo 6/5/36 ~ 2/10/13

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. We hold you tightly, within our hearts, and there you will remain, you see life has gone on without you, but will never be the same.

Happy 75th to MuMuOur Best Cheerleader! Darla Dreier

Feb. 7, 2015

Always in our hearts, Your loving family

Love You So Much, Cam, Morgan and all of your family

Happy 64th Anniversary

Happy 50th Anniversary

and Happy 90th Birthday

Frank & Barbara Georgi

Glenn & Doris Levy Glenn!

2-13-1965

Love, Wife Doris, Debbie, Carol, and Glenn II and family

We love you Mom & Dad! From all of us

Thank You

Genoa

65th Wedding Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Spurgeon

Free Community Meal Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m., St. John’s UCC, 1213 Washington St. Open to the public. Facility is fully accessible.

People Carte to serve

Auditor receives award

WSOS Planning & Development Coordinator Kerrie Carte will serve on the National Skills Coalition’s Leadership Council at the 2015 National Skills Coalition Skills Summit, Feb. 8-10, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Carte, a resident of Oak Harbor, serves on the Ohio Workforce Coalition, the Board of Directors of the Ohio Economic Development Association, and the Steering Committee of the Advocates for Ohio’s Future. Carte will also be a presenter at the summit, which brings together hundreds of stakeholders from across the country to learn about key funding and policy issues like the new Workforce Investment Opportunity Act implementation, job-driven training investments, and pending higher education, career and technical education reauthorizations. For more info visit www.wsos.org.

Ottawa County Auditor Lawrence Hartlaub received the “Distinguished County Auditor” award, presented by the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio (CAAO). The award recognizes county auditors who have completed 100 or more hours of continuing education during their term of office. Hartlaub received the award from CAAO Northwest District President Kevin Garringer, Henry County Auditor, during a recent district meeting. Ohio Revised Code requires county auditors to complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during their term of office. Hartlaub obtained his training in topics such as Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal, Disaster Recovery Plans, and two mandatory classes in ethics and substance abuse.

The family of CLIFFORD E. SCHIELDS would like to thank all their friends and family for the prayers and support during the last few months. Extra thanks to the prayer warriors and staff of St. John’s UCC, Genoa, and MAINSTREET Church, Walbridge. Heartfelt thanks to Pastor Don for his time and caring for dad and our family. Special thanks to Dr. Sharma, Bay Park Hospital and Dr. Bauer, Fremont Memorial Hospital. And a very special thanks to the RNs who took such excellent care of Dad during his last days, especially Amanda and Becky.

Gerald (Jerry) and Dona (Smith) Spurgeon celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on February 5, 2015. They are the proud parents of two sons, John (Corie) Spurgeon and David (Sue) Spurgeon. They have six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

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Mike's Hauling We buy junk cars, trucks and vans Scrap metal hauled free. 419-666-1443 TOP CASH PAID for Junk or Repairable Vehicles. Towing Available. 419-260-7879.

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. Drivers CDL-A: $2400 sign on bonus. Excellent Money & Benefits. Dedicated Routes-Michigan or Canada. Monthly Bonus Programs. No CDL-A we will train 855-219-4839 Drivers: $3,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! $3,000.00 Driver Referral Bonus! Great Pay (New hires min $800.00/wk guarantee)! CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. 1-888993-0972 Drivers: New Equipment just arrived. New Year - New Opportunities. Want Better Pay? Better Hometime? & Compensation????? CDLA 1yr. exp. 877-704-3773 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER, experienced only, Class B CDL. And DUMP TRUCK MECHANIC, experienced Send Resume to: 11241 Beach Park, Curtice, OH. 43412 or call-419-836-4317 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) Local excavating company in need of experienced dump truck driver. CDL-B required, full-time, competitive pay. Call 419-972-6061 Looking for a service tech individual with previous skills in electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Wages and benefits to accommodate skill level. Drug free a must. Please state your years of service and experience. Please send resume to P.O. Box 166853, Oregon, OH 43616. NORTH TOLEDO & OREGON FORKLIFT JOBS JOB FAIR 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.

PARK MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION Metroparks of the Toledo Area has an opening for Park Maintenance and Construction. 40hrs/wk. $17.26 per hr. HS diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license and advanced level of specialty maintenance and/or construction experience required. Go to www.MetroparksToledo.com to view detailed position description and job requirements. Apply online by February 19. EOE SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number. Seeking Baker, Cook and a Waitress. Please apply in person at Don's Donuts, 2911 Woodville Road, Northwood. 419-693-9043 Seeking part-time manager for apartments in Gibsonburg. Prefer experience with government housing but willing to train the right individual. Please fax resume to 419-668-7736. We are an equal opportunity employer and provider. Service/Shop Manager Experience working on small engines (eg. chainsaws, mowers). Must be self-motivated, dependable & computer literate with good customer service skills. Mail Resume to: P.O.Box 547 Walbridge, OH 43465 or Fax: 419-666-6661 Skilled Trades Electric motor repair shop looking for experienced motor winders, mechanics, machinists and field service personnel. To apply, visit www.whelco.com

KITCHEN HELP Experienced Full and Part Time ALL Shifts Competitive Wages & Benefits Candidates should call

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Pay Rate is $8.10 per hour. 1st Shift 4 am-12:30 pm 2nd Shift noon-8:30 pm and Drug and Bkg checks will be conducted. HS Diploma or GED is required. 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

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STNA FT/PT - all shifts SIGN ON BONUS Orchard Villa, a Legacy Health Services facility, is seeking STNAs to provide excellent care to our residents. Current NAR; prior work experience in a skilled and/or long-term healthcare environment preferred. Excellent customer service skills a must. Orchard Villa offers competitive pay, benefits (medical, dental, sick/vacation pay, etc) and a great work environment. Interested applicants may complete an application at the facility or submit resume via email to: pwammes@lhshealth.com Orchard Villa 2841 Munding Drive, Oregon, Ohio 43616

REGISTERED NURSE 3RD SHIFT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT Orchard Villa, a Legacy Health Services facility, is seeking a compassionate, experienced RN to provide excellent nursing care to our residents. Current RN licensure - state of Ohio; prior work experience in a skilled and/or long-term healthcare environment preferred. Excellent customer service skills a must; working knowledge of PCC (Point Click Care) helpful. Orchard Villa offers competitive pay, benefits (medical, dental, sick/vacation pay, etc) and a great work environment. Interested applicants may complete an application at the facility or submit resume via email to: pwammes@lhshealth.com Orchard Villa 2841 Munding Drive, Oregon, Ohio 43616

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BEAUTICIAN /STYLIST NEEDED Lutheran Home at Toledo Must have managers license

Send resume to: 131 N. Wheeling Street Toledo, Ohio 43605 Attention: Diane Cline

CORNERSTONE CLEANING & RESTORATION LLC Hiring Dependable People with Reliable Transportation

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A Loving Oregon Mom (Coy School District) currently has one opening for in home daycare, lunch provided, educational activities in a smoke free, loving environment. References available. Please give me a call at 419-691-2869 for an interview. I provide child care in my Millbury home, I have references, non-smoking, free meals, CPR Certified, lots of TLC. 419-836-7672.

PAULA'S IN HOME CARE 14yrs. experience in Alzheimer and Dementia care. A helping hand with your everyday needs in the following areas: Northwood, Woodville, Genoa and Elmore. 419-261-2758

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Attend the Job Fair on February 21st: Maumee Bay Lodge 1750 State Park Rd. #2 Oregon, OH 43616 Applicants offered a position required to pass a drug screen. Applicants 18 & older subject to a criminal background check and/or MVR check based on position.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

The Genoa Quarry is looking for lifeguards for their upcoming 2015 season. Applicants must be 16 years of age, must be certified as a lifeguard, and have the water front module, as well as CPR and First Aid prior to May 17, 2015. Certification must be through the American Red Cross. Interested persons may pick up an application at the Village of Genoa Administration building during regular business hours. All applications will need to be returned no later than Feb. 20, 2015

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

Do you need to speak with confidence or better clarity? Be our guest at the next Toastmasters Club Meeting. No Classes - No Pressure Just an inviting, supportive environment. We all have similar goals. Come to Bay Park Community Hospital the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. Visitors always welcome. Call Ken for more info 419-378-1777 or check our local website: tinyurl.com/7475cv6 or the district: www.d28toastmasters.org

Enrolled agent with over 22 years experience with Individual & Businesses. Efile authorized. VERY reasonable 419-913-1089 Call for appointment.

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

Professional office and home cleaning. Completely from top to bottom with all natural cleaners. 419750-4442 T & M Cleaning Services Mother-Daughter Team Free Estimates Tracy Or Michelle 419-720-6191 or 419-764-5409

BAY AREA CONCRETE New or Replace Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, Pole Barns, Porches, Stamped & Color Concrete Brick & Block work etc. Veterans & Senior Citizens' Discounts Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured "No job to big, no job to small"

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

KNIERIEM PAINTING & WALLPAPERING EXTERIOR-INTERIOR Painting & wall papering; Interior wood refinishing; airless spray; power wash & blasting; silicone seal; refinishing aluminum siding; residential; church, farm. 50+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 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. 419-360-3522emp

OPEN INTERVIEWS RN, LPN STNA & Food Service Workers No appointment needed

Full Time 12hr shifts available & those interested to become STNA **Classes provided IF selected for employment **

Wed, Feb 11, 2015 10am-12pm & 3pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm Walk-ins/First Come First Serve Come meet our team or apply in writing to: HR Coordinator/Open Interviews Riverview Healthcare Campus 8180 W. St. Rte. 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 An Equal Opportunity Employer Drug Free Workplace

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MIKE'S PROFESSIONAL SNOW REMOVAL Residential ~ Commercial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Prices in townâ&#x20AC;? Become a seasonal customer and receive 25% OFF! Call 419-350-6780

NORTHWOOD 30291 Cedar Valley Drive Off Bradner Road Fri. Feb. 13 & Sat. Feb. 14 (9-3) All items in pristine condition! All under 10 years old. Beautiful furniture from Heritage House, Kens, Samsens, England & Genoa Interiors. Utility trailer, riding lawn mower, home dĂŠcor, designer clothes. So much more to see!

GARMIN nuvi 40 GPS with suction cup mount and 4.3â&#x20AC;? color LCD touchscreen display. Even tells speed limits! 010-00990-08, NEVER USED! STILL IN ORIGINAL, UNOPENED PACKAGE, Walmart.com lists a refurbished one for $87.44, Bestbuy.com lists a new one for $114.95, I am asking $75, 419-266-2292.

Australian Shepherd Mixed puppies, 1 male, 3 female, 3 tris, 1 merle, 8 weeks, ready to go, no shots. 419-836-7419

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Beautiful Antique upright piano (1891) appraised at $3,200, good shape for 124 yrs. old, worth a lot more refinished. Must sell to settle estate. Make Offer! 419-693-4607

I BUY USED GOLF CARTS CALL ANYTIME SANDUSKY 419-626-5053

2008 Pontiac G-6, 64,000 miles, Asking $6,000. Call Jim Campbell 419-698-4331.

Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat. (11-5pm) 419-244-2525.

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1993 Yamaha Phazer II & Triton aluminum 2-place trailer. Both garaged kept, great shape $1500. 419-4646784

Sharper Image Razor Xtreme push/kick scooter-$40. 419-8369754

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Mag, 17â&#x20AC;? Flat Square Tube Monitor (15.9â&#x20AC;?VS) Still in Box, Never used. $30.00. 419-836-9754

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Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Service Heating & Cooling

Must be presented at time of service. Not valid with any other offers Expires 2/28/15

Gas Furnace Installation

$1950.00

80% AFUE, up to 80,000 BTU's, Reconnect into existing duct work, reconnect into existing gas and electrical, flue venting to existing chimney liner (add'l for new chimney liner drop)

Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Service Heating & Cooling

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We have something for every smile!

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Check: heat exchanger, burners, vent pipe and draft, chimney, gas valve, blower assembly. (Its a 22 point inspection and we can provide the list)

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9 Assorted Grout Trowels, Plaster & Cement Stirrer, $30, 419-260-8174

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2003 Ford F-250, Super Cab, 91,000/mi., Runs Well, 4 Wheel Drive, Includes: Salt Spreader, 8' Snowplow, $7,300 Firm. Blue book $10,850. 419-836-4440

1999 Sears Lawn Tractor 15.5hp, 42â&#x20AC;? deck with 2 stage snow thrower (needs minor work). Runs Good. $500. OBO. 419-691-3489

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2002 Ford Crown Vic. 130,500k, beautiful inside/out. 1-owner, nonsmoker, good gas mileage. $3,000 cash. 419-250-2803.

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

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

2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 142,000 miles, $1,500 OBO. 419-908-2349

38 records 78RPM from early 1900s. Play on your Victrola or resell. $50. 419-862-2617

1994 Ford Econoline handicap van, everything in E/C, 124k, $3,500. 419-466-2554

Looking for an easy-going snuggle buddy? Meet adorable Savannah! She is an adorable two year old girl who loves to snuggle! She came into the Lucas County Canine Care & Control as a stray and she 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, 419-2132800, open Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat & Sun 115. If you are missing a dog please come and walk through the kennels. Impounded as well as adoptable dogs can be viewed on PetHarbor.com. Stay up to date with all the exciting happenings and events at LCCC&C on Facebook, Twitter and lucascountydogs.com. Share the love and adopt a shelter dog today!

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