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Solar project Dean Sandwisch, director of business affairs, Oregon City Schools, chats with Steve Hall of Lake Erie Electric, on the roof of Starr Elementary School were approximately 634 solar panels are being installed. The 288 kW solar array will produce nearly 332,000 kWh annually. Another solar project is being constructed at Jerusalem Elementary School. Both projects are expected to be completed in April. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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Punk rock birder idolizes author Close your eyes, and in your mind’s eye picture what you think a typical bird watcher looks like. Paul Riss used to see the same vision. “People always think bird watchers are little old ladies,” said Riss, a 42-year-old Canadian. “I thought I would try to change that (stereotype) by making a documentary, called ‘Punk Rock Big Year.’ People say I don’t look like a bird watcher.” Riss is one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Biggest Week in American Birding, which will be held May 3-12. He has been “birding,” he said, since he was 10 or 11 years old. “My dad was kind of looking for a way to spend time with his son,” Riss said. “One of his buddies said, ‘Take him to the conservation area.’ That very first time, a Chickadee landed on my hand and that was it. I was hooked. Ever since then I’ve been crazy about birding.” The term “crazy” may be putting it mildly. Riss has covered his body in 88 bird tattoos, and he plans to increase that number to more than 200. Born and raised in a small town about an hour east of Toronto, Riss and his wife, Rachel, are the parents of 5-year-old boy and girl twins. The family produces 8 percent of its own food, Riss said, and built a

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greenhouse in the backyard. The tattoos, he said, are a tribute to his love of birding. “I want people to say, ‘He did what? That’s crazy!” Riss said. “When people meet me or read my blog, they say this guy’s really not nuts, he’s just passionate about this. I have a very good job, and a wife and 5-year-old twins. When people watch my film, I want people to understand bird watchers aren’t necessarily what you think they are. “Maybe they’ll pay a little bit more attention to someone who is covered in tattoos and interested in punk music. Birds are kind of the gateway ‘drug’ to the rest of nature. Kids love them. We have a bird feeder in our backyard and my son says, ‘Dad, I wish I was a bird.’ I say, ‘why?’ He

says, ‘Cause I wish I could fly.’ If we can gets kids into it, that’s awesome.” Oak Harbor resident and famous birding author Kenn Kaufman, who is also a naturalist and conservationist, was the inspiration for Riss’s film “Punk Rock Big Year.” Riss said being a keynote speaker at this year’s Biggest Week in American Birding is “quite an honor.” “Kenn Kaufman is kind of a birding hero for me,” Riss said. “There are two sentences in his book, Kingbird Highway, where that really gave me the inspiration for doing the ‘Punk Rock Big Year’ thing. Kenn dropped out of high school as a kid and hitchhiked 70,000 miles to see as many birds as he could in America. He was going someplace to see these crows. He got picked up and said he was a bird watcher, and they said he didn’t look like a bird watcher. They said bird watchers are bluehaired and 70 years old.” On Jan. 1, 2011, Riss decided he was going to take an entire year to try to see as many different species of birds as he could in the Ontario area. “Punk Rock Big Year” tells that story. “I’m trying to do something different to catch peoples’ attention,” Riss said. “I grew up listening to punk music. I vowed to tattoo the Latin name of every bird that I saw on my body. I ended up seeing 234

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A stream of complaints from residents and research by the village administration and council led to the decision to set the speed limit on main roads in the Village of Walbridge back to 35 miles per hour, Mayor Ed Kolanko said last week. After conferring with the Ohio Department of Transportation, the village dropped the limit in September to 25 miles per hour on North Main Street, from Elm Street to the village’s northern corporation limit, and on South Main, as well as a stretch of Walbridge Road, which runs east-west. Mayor Dan Wilczynski, who stepped down from office earlier this year, said at the time the lower limit put the village in compliance with state law. However, after residents complained of the village becoming a speed trap, Police Chief Ken Frost and councilman Fred Sloyer, chairman of council’s safety committee, studied the issue further and determined the limits could be set at 35. “Council and myself continued to hear dissatisfaction from many residents regarding this issue,” Mayor Kolanko said. “We listened to those comments and continued to research and work on what the village could do to remedy the concerns. Last month, council approved an ordinance after only two readings to amend the village code regarding speed limits. “Speed limit signs are correctly posted throughout town,” the mayor said. Walbridge Road as it enters the village from the east was becoming a particular headache for motorists. On the west-bound lane into the village from an I-280 overpass, the 25 mile per hour limit was 30 miles per hour limit less than east-bound lane, which sits in Lake Township. Worse, village police occasionally place a radar unit along the road. Cecil Adkins, a former member of village council, was a vocal critic of the 25 mile per hour limit and even retained an

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BP-Husky’s new unit improves efficiency and competitivenesss Officials from BP-Husky Refining last week cut the ribbon on the state-of-the-art naphtha reformer at its Oregon refinery. Mark Dangler, president and refinery manager, stated in a company news release, “The Reformer 3 unit will significantly improve the plant’s efficiency and competitiveness. The increased energy efficiency of this unit will also reduce refinery air emissions by five percent, building on our track record of driving down criteria air emissions at the plant by 45 percent since 2000. “The roughly $400 million reformer investment is the result of more than 1,500 skilled trades people working over the last two years to ensure a successful and safe completion of this significant new process unit.” The project involved replacing two older catalytic reformers and a hydrogen plant with a single 42,000 barrels per day reformer. Catalytic reforming is an essential part of the oil refining process. Reformers use special reactors and catalyst to transform naphtha into high octane gasoline blend stocks. The latest technology for both reforming and catalyst regeneration was used for the project. The refinery will see a three percent increase in gasoline production. “BP is committed to safe and reliable operations and this project is a prime example of that commitment,” stated Doug Sparkman, president of BP’s East of the Rockies Fuels Value Chain. “Not only was the project delivered on-time, and on-budget, it was also completed safely, achieving a new safety milestone at the refinery. Meeting our commitments to safety, quality and performance positions the Toledo refinery for future investments.” The company announced earlier in the year it will begin construction in late 2013 or early 2014 on a $400 million project to enable it to refine its own sour crude from the Husky oil sands field in Alberta, Canada. More than 1,500 contractors will be on site during peak construction. The project should be completed in 2015. BP-Husky refines about 160,000 barrels of crude oil daily into six million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuels, aviation fuels, propane, kerosene and asphalt. The company employs 600 and typically has 600 contractors on site. In other news, the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce recently awarded BP-Husky a Prism Award in the Community Partner category for achieving a new safety milestone and for its charitable contributions. The refinery is closing in on 10 million hours without a lost time injury. It credits one practice in helping it achieve the milestone. Under that practice, Near-Miss Reporting, workers are encouraged to report an incident which could have, but did not,

Workplace result in an injury accident. It has been more than two years since the last lost time injury. The refinery also provides more than $600,000 each year in charitable contributions.

Gold stars A.A. Boos & Sons won the Construction Safety Excellence Award in the Building Division at the 94th annual convention of the Associated General Contractors held recently in Palm Desert, California. Thousands of submissions for the contest were analyzed and A.A. Boos was selected as one of three companies chosen to deliver a presentation to a panel of industry experts. Scott Hayes, vice-president, and Larry Nearhood, safety director, accepted the award.

Donuts anyone? The Travel Centers of America recently opened three more Dunkin’ Donuts Express locations including one at the T-5 exit at I-80 and I-280. All three Dunkin’ Donuts Express locations are open 24 hours a day. Dunkin’ Donuts is one of the leading baked goods and coffee companies in the world, selling 1.5 billion cups of hot and iced coffee every year.

At the clubs Christopher Gillcrist, executive director of the Great Lakes Historical Society, will speak to the public Thursday, March 21 about the National Museum of the Great Lakes expected to open in September at the Marina District in East Toledo. Gillcrist will describe new exhibits and the process used to create them. He will also talk about the objectives for the museum and how it will be funded. The museum will be located in the Toledo Marina building adjacent to the relocated S.S. Schoonmaker Museum ship. There will exhibits on Great Lakes exploration, settlement, industry and shipwrecks. The presentation will be held at Hope Church, 5650 Starr Ave. on the Starr Extension off Wynn Road in Oregon (behind the Oregon Rec Center). The East Toledo Club is sponsoring the talk which will begin at 12:30, following the club’s monthly luncheon. The public is invited. RSVP to Jodi Gross at 419-691-1429, ext 213.

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Oregon City Schools will unveil the first-ever CNC Milling Center in Clay High School history Tuesday, March 19 at 5 p.m. The open house, which will be held in room 128 will include a demonstration of the HAAS VF-1 Vertical Milling Center. More than a dozen local businesses came together to facilitate the purchase of the HAAS VF-1, which is valued at more than $65,000. The need for this type of machining is evident in the skills gap seen in manufacturing facilities throughout the country. National media have done stories about the need for skilled workers in manufacturing. The shortage of skilled workers is caused by two factors – lower numbers entering the field out of high school and large numbers of retiring skilled workers. Clay High School will graduate 20 seniors from the Integrated Machining & Engineering program in June 2013. “Our expectation is that all of them will be working upon graduation,” said Steve Bialorucki, Career Tech Director. “We have been releasing students for internships with local employers. The students attend academic classes in the morning, report to the classroom portion of the IM&E program and leave for work at around 12:30. “Employers have been calling us earlier every year,” he said. “This year it was before Thanksgiving.”

“With this new piece of equipment, our seniors will have the opportunity to operate CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) equipment and help grow any local manufacturing facility,” he said. “Without the assistance of this core group of businesses Clay students would not have this outstanding opportunity.” Requests for funding for the equipment began with phone calls and a letter campaign in June 2012. Donors included John Hammill, Jr. of Hammill Manufacturing, $10,000; Bob Milano, owner of Ort Tool and Die, Corp., $5,000; Lester Meyer of Riverside Machining and Automation. $2,000; Steve Elliot from Dugan Tool & Die, $2,000; Mary L. Caprella, and Government & Public Affairs Director for BP Husky came through with the remaining $30,000. BP Husky was a 2013 Prism Award Winner in the Com-

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Speed limits Continued from front page attorney to review the Ohio Revised Code on the matter. Adkins also reviewed traffic tickets issued by the police department in 2011 and 2012, finding many speeding violations were for offenses of driving slightly more than 35 miles per hour in the 25 mile per hour zones, and concluded many drivers thought they were still on roads with the 35 mile per hour limit. Last week, he said he was glad the limits had been set back to 35. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it was common sense for council and the mayor to do that,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding township roads leading to the village have limits of 55 miles per hour. In the neighboring City of Northwood, the safety committee has recommended city council adopt a 35 mile per hour limit for Drouillard Road, between Wales Road and the border with Lake Township, north of the village. Randy Kozina, committee chairman, told council earlier this year the stretch of Drouillard meets ODOT criteria for a 25 mile per hour limit but the committee feels it should be 35. He noted there werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any residences along the road. Appointment questioned Adkins last week said he was still planning to press Walbridge council and the administration on the decision to appoint Chief Frost as the village administrator. An attorney representing Adkins in January questioned the legality of the appointment, contending Frost couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold both positions simultaneously. In addition to the full-time position of police chief, Frost was approved by council last May for the part-time position of administrator on a temporary basis. Council on March 6 approved making the appointment permanent. The opinion by Adkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attorney says having one person hold both positions violated the village codified ordinances and Adkins says he plans to meet with two new members of village council, Ken Gilsdorf and Ron Liwo, to discuss the appointment. Mayor Kolanko has said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfortable with the research of the village legal counsel that the appointment doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t violate the village code.

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birds, and I have 88 (tattoos) done so far. I had a full-time job in advertising and I had to work with my wife and our kids. Had I had more time, I could have gotten to 300 birds easily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The documentary creates a little bit of drama. Friday after work I would drive home, kiss my wife and kids, drive 1,500 kilometers (932 miles), see one bird and drive 1,500 kilometers back. I did that several times.â&#x20AC;? Paul and Rachel have been together for 15 years and married for nine. Ironically, she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite the bird enthusiast as her husband. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rachel has no interest in birding at all,â&#x20AC;? Paul said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of interesting. I try to plan vacations and be real sneaky about it and make them birding vacations. Sometimes my plans work out, and sometimes they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Her dad is very much into birds. He was a conservation officer and they always had bird feeders at their house. Because her dad was so interested in it, naturally, she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Punk Rock Big Yearâ&#x20AC;? is in the editing stages right now, but a few scenes will be shown at the Biggest Week in American Birding festival. Riss said he is pretty much funding the documentary by himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some interesting stuff there,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My editor, Kyle McNair, is a super talented guy and is also covered in tattoos. At the very latest it should be completed at the end of the summer. I lined up half a dozen cameramen. They were like photographers and directors, friends of mine. I just basically drive to their house, pick them up and we drive to see the birds.â&#x20AC;? Riss, who is schedule to speak at the festival at 7:30 p.m. on May 4, said his favorite bird is the brown thrasher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no idea why,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the look of it - stern face and curved bill. Just a beautiful thing. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Eastern North America. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen one about a block from my house.â&#x20AC;? Riss did not attend the previous Biggest Week in American Birding events, so he said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to expect. He is good friends with Kenn Kaufman and his wife, Kim, who is the executive director of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory in Oak Harbor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m expecting big crowds,â&#x20AC;? Riss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know a lot of people go there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the warbler capital of the world for bird watchers. Warblers are the most beautifully colored

birds in North America. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on migration and they just come down and feed from the trees. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need binoculars most of the time.â&#x20AC;? Kim Kaufman said she is thrilled that Riss will be a keynote speaker this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paul absolutely smashes the stereotype of birders,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a super cool guy. Just when you think you know what a bird watcher looks like, here comes Paul Riss. His goal is to really smash that stereotype and spread the word that everyone should be out bird watching. His goal is to get more people interested in birding, because if they like birds and care about birds and understand what their needs are, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll support habitat conservation.â&#x20AC;?

One of Rissâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tattoos.

Two Ottawa Co. bridges to be reconstructed By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press The Ottawa County engineer continues to repair or replace aging bridges throughout the area. Two smaller county bridges are on the summer 2013 schedule. Contractor bids were to be opened March 14, for replacement work on bridges on Fulkert Road and Genzman Road. Fulkert Road is located southeast of Genoa in Clay Township. The Genzman Road bridge project is located west of Toussaint South Road in Carroll Township. The project calls for crews to take down the steel bridges and replace them with large box culvert bridges.

The project is similar to the bridge replacement on Four-Mile House Road at Elmore Eastern Road in Salem Township several years ago, county engineer David Brunkhorst said. The bridge projects are under the officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular maintenance program aimed at replacing two or three bridges a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of these bridges are 60 or 70 years old,â&#x20AC;? Brunkhorst said. The estimated cost of this two-bridge project is about $282,500. All the work is projected to be done by Aug. 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we are lucky, most of the work should be done within a monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time,â&#x20AC;? the engineer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is, if the weather cooperates.â&#x20AC;?

Prep works includes checking all the drainage services surrounding the bridge areas. Engineers hope to keep the construction from interrupting any drainage services. There are no matching funds for these bridge projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is part of the normal program,â&#x20AC;? Brunkhorst said. Funding for the county engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bridge replacements and repairs come through motor vehicle gasoline taxes and registration fees. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio collects about 28 cents in taxes per gallon of regular or diesel gas.

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‘One Voice’ is gaining momentum in East Toledo By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com East Toledo Family Center community builder Jodi Gross is heading a program geared toward bringing the neighborhoods together to advocate “one voice” for East Toledo. Two meetings last week, one for safety and another for housing, demonstrated that the program was gaining momentum. In both cases, every chair in the meeting room had someone sitting in it. “I am excited to report that the response to our community forum and the committee meetings has been great,” Gross said. “The energy and momentum is strong in East Toledo and we want to keep it going. This is only the beginning and our work is not finished, we still need your time and energy.” “This is a way to voice our concerns,” Gross continued, “so our working committee can put some thoughts down as we work through this process. We do want to keep it as positive as we can — this is our way to work together and to advocate for East Toledo. “This is a working meeting to create a group that will advocate building a healthy and sustainable community for all of us. ” In neighborhoods reeling with housing issues, residents came up with recommended strategies at a meeting hosted by the ETFC, NeighborWorks Toledo, and Toledo LISC. Approximately 30 residents in the breakout group focused on housing and economic development. Martin Jarret of Jarret Consulting Services facilitated and NeighborWorks director Bob Krompak recorded the committee’s recommendations. The meeting included resident neighborhood groups, block watches, churches, schools, other agencies, city officials, the police department and businesses. Twenty people jammed into a follow-up housing meeting a week later, also hosted by Jarret. The next safety-youth committee meeting is Mar. 26 and the housing/economic committee will meet Mar. 28. Both are 6 p.m. at the ETFC, 1020 Varland Ave, and

programs throughout East Toledo neighborhoods. • Request the city to establish an enhanced tracking system regarding code enforcement and nuisance complaints that is online, easily accessible, and can be monitored by residents. • Establish a higher degree of coordination and cooperation between city and county offices. • Reuse current vacant lots and those resulting from future property demolition. • Transfer vacant lots at no cost to neighbors that are committed to improving the property. • Publicize the availability of vacant lots being held by the land bank and the procedures for acquiring other vacant properties • Encourage community gardens as a productive use of vacant lots. • Post all meeting dates and other information regarding community development efforts on the ETFC and NeighborWorks Facebook pages.

Jodi Gross, of the East Toledo Family Center. Gross is encouraging anyone wanting involvement in the community to attend. RSVP Gross at 419-691-1429, ext. 23 or jodig@etfc.org. Info is at the “One Voice for East Toledo” Facebook page. “As a key stakeholder we cordially invite you to attend so that you can be part of and see firsthand our community working together to tackle the issues such as crime, safety and blighted properties in East Toledo,” Gross said.“And, anything that you as a stakeholder think is important for our community. I think that you will agree that it is important for all of us to work and advocate together to see this happen.” Housing recommendations Among housing recommendations that came out of the meetings were : • Encourage Lucas County to establish time limits for property owners who pay late taxes to avoid foreclosure or demolition — and still do not make the necessary

improvements. • Work with the Lucas County Land Bank to ensure that there are clear and enforced time limits imposed on those receiving properties — for all remediation actions. • Encourage the housing court to be more aggressive in remediating housing code violations and inhabitable conditions. • Request City of Toledo make water costs more affordable to homeowners and landlords, including adjustment of the new $200 “fee.” • Request the city establish procedure to electronically send utility bills to homeowners. Also, request the city to allow payment of utility bills through credit cards online, without a service fee, to expedite the payment process. • NeighborWorks and ETFC to encourage all East Toledo landlords to conduct credit checks on their prospective tenants. • NeighborWorks to market and administer their full toolbox of home repair, new construction, lending and weatherization

Economic development • Assess the angle parking trial program along Main Street from the perspective of the businesses and customers. • Request the city reestablish a façade improvement program as an incentive for businesses to renovate their buildings. Provide needed technical support regarding façade improvements. • Revisit the recommendations from the LISC’s “Connecting the Pieces” project regarding the enhancement of the Main-Starr neighborhood business district. • Prepare strategies to address potential increased traffic along Main Street resulting from the planned closing of the Anthony Wayne Bridge. • Monitor the status of the Marina District and ensure that future development complements the Main-Starr neighborhood business district. • Establish a park for East Toledo residents along the waterfront as part of the Marina District. • Improve the skills of East Toledo residents to enhance their opportunity for employment.

Transportation bill goes to conference panel; turnpike still an issue By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com A transportation budget bill heads to a conference committee after being approved in both chambers of the state legislature. The bill includes a provision authorizing the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission to issue $1.5 billion in revenue bonds to fund infrastructure projects. Members of the House of Representatives from Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, and Sandusky counties were opposed to

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the transportation budget to keep turnpike dollars primarily in northern Ohio. Many of the changes made to the bill in the Senate were significant improvements that I support,” she said. “Although many positive changes were made, I will continue working to keep the turnpike safe, affordable and accessible so that businesses and citizens in my district can continue using and benefitting from this vital asset.” Senators Randy Gardner (R- Bowling Green) and David Burke (R- Marysville) voted in support of the bill.

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Oregon board outlines levy plan By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com During a special meeting March 6, members of the Oregon Board of Education and the administration discussed plans for projects in the district if voters approve the Permanent Improvement Levy this spring. On May 7, voters will be asked to renew a 2-mill, five-year permanent improvement levy for the district. The district’s current permanent improvement levy will expire at the end of this year. Voters originally passed the levy on May 2, 1967. It has been renewed continually since that date. The revenue from the current levy would be used to fund improvements in the district, such as major building repairs, technology upgrades and the purchase of buses. It would not go toward salaries or op-

Trustees to rule on chief’s job By Larry Limpf News Editor A Jerusalem Township trustee said he expects the board of trustees to make a decision this week on whether or not the township fire chief should retain his job. Joe Kiss said a special meeting has been scheduled for March 19 at 2 p.m. to consider charges against Fire Chief Harold Stanton, who’s been on suspension since March 5 for allegedly permitting a non-member of the fire department to participate in emergency calls. A hearing by the board on the matter was held March 12 before a packed township hall. Stanton has denied the charges. A March 5 letter from the trustees to Chief Stanton says the trustees “…have repeatedly instructed you not to permit individuals to assist the fire department during emergency situations unless they have been lawfully appointed Jerusalem Township firefighters.” According to Stanton, the most recent incident occurred on Feb. 23 when a former firefighter, Jim Gray, was at a house blaze to assist the department but the chief said Gray hadn’t been requested to assist. “I never invited him to fire scenes” Stanton told The Press. “He just showed up.” Because of his responsibilities as chief, Stanton said he wasn’t even aware Gray was at the fire. Gray is the brother of Joe Gray, a former trustee. Stanton said he believes politics could be a factor in his suspension because Kiss and Joe Gray often had disagreements when Gray served on the board with Kiss. Kiss has denied the chief’s suspension was politically motivated. “The other trustees also support the suspension,” Kiss said prior to the hearing. John Borell, an assistant Lucas County prosecutor representing the township, said Stanton will have the option of appealing his case to the common pleas court if he disagrees with the trustees’ decision. Kiss last week said the hearing granted both sides adequate time to discuss the matter. “As far as we are concerned everybody had a chance to express their opinion,” he said.

erations. School Board Member Jeff Zivisky stated the board has, in the past, used the PI funds responsibly and will continue to do so. “We have done a lot of great things throughout the district over the last five years,” Zivisky said. “We are looking for the exact projects that will benefit the district the most and the ones we will get the most payback for.” School Board Member Diana Gadus added that funds from the PI levy have been used on projects in the district that will save the district money in the long run for operating expenses like utilities. Dean Sandwisch, director of business affairs, stated the funds can only be used for capital improvements, not for salaries. “This is a renewal, this is not a new tax,” Sandwisch said. “It will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $61, which is less than previous years for most taxpayers. The levy is expected to collect $1.15 million annually from 2014 to 2018.” The district has used previous PI funds for major improvements including the $300,000 natural gas line extension to Jerusalem Elementary School. The Fassett Middle School gymnasium and auditorium were renovated and the Eisenhower Middle School gymnasium also received a facelift. “The gas line extension will save us, at minimum, $40,000 per year,” Sandwisch said. Clay High School has seen renovations to the stadium, track and tennis court. The playground and playing field at Coy Elementary School have also been improved. Other projects completed with PI funds include repairs to roofs, updating or replacing boilers and water heaters, and upgrades that helped bring the district into compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Preventative and safety measure improvements included replacing locks and exterior doors. The district has upgraded the security systems, cameras, fire alarms, and the phone system, Sandwisch said. The future needs of the district include bus replacement, technology upgrades, safety and security, and meeting state curriculum requirements, Sandwisch said. Planned projects include purchasing one to one devices to enhance technology in the district and the purchasing of curriculum materials including electronic textbooks to match the new standards and testing. Board President PJ Kapfhammer said the district is not buying buses just to have new buses. “We lost buses we pulled out of the fleet because they are no longer serviceable and viable.” “We really appreciate the community for entrusting the dollars to us,” Sandwisch said. “We have been running this levy for 45 years and counting. We have been and will continue to be good stewards.” According to Jane Fruth, treasurer, if the levy is not passed, the district will lose approximately $150,000 in hold harmless funds from the state. Kapfhammer added that if the levy is not renewed, the money for projects in the district will have to be spent regardless. “This money has been used well throughout the district,” he said. “If this does not renew, this is money that still has to be spent. The money will be pulled from the general fund. We can’t go without buying textbooks or buses.”

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Do you think the United States should discontinue the penny? Yes No To cast your ballot, go to www.presspublications.com Michael Ignasiak Toledo “My Three favorite TV shows are Homeland, Breaking Bad, and Justiﬁed.”

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Not everything you do works out as planned. You will make mistakes. There will be times when external forces negatively impact your efforts. Your success in life is affected by how you deal with problems, obstacles, and disappointments. You’ve probably heard the saying, “When a door closes a window opens.” This is meant to guide you when facing disappointment. Your goal is to look for new opportunities that appear when confronting obstacles. Every difficulty uncovers new opportunity. Successful people use setbacks as stepping stones. Whenever they fall they get back up. When something doesn’t go as planned, they make adjustments and keep going. Many discoveries have been made as a result of this approach. The following are some examples. In 1970, Spencer Silver, a researcher for the 3M corporation had been trying to create a new, strong glue. In spite of his diligent efforts, the result of his work was a very weak adhesive that could be easily removed. This “defective” glue was eventually used to create post-it notes. Have you ever picked up burrs when walking outside? These annoying plant seeds attach themselves to your clothes and hair. If your pet has picked them up you know how infuriating it is picking them off. This is exactly what happened to George de Mestral, a Swiss Engineer. Back in 1948, George had returned home from a walk with his dog. They were both covered in burrs. Rather than becoming annoyed at having to pick them off, George examined one of the burrs under a microscope to find out what made them cling. He discovered that each burr consisted of tiny hooked strands that became caught in cloth and fur.

Based on the design of the burr, George spent several years creating a new fastening device. In 1951, George applied for a Swiss patent for his first version of Velcro. George took an aggravating problem and used it as a springboard for a revolutionary discovery. Robert Cheesebrough was a 22-year-old kerosene salesman. He fell on hard times when the supply of whales diminished. He had to change course. In 1859, Robert switched to the oil industry in Pennsylvania. He soon noticed that the oil workers were complaining about a very waxy sub-

stance that formed on their drilling equipment causing it to gum up. The workers called the pesky substance “rod wax.” The only use they found for it was healing cuts and burns. George analyzed the substance and created a process for extracting “rod wax” directly from petroleum. He named his product Vaseline. In 1870, Thomas Adams was experimenting with the sap from a South American tree in his quest to discover a substitute for rubber. One experiment after another resulted in failure. Feeling miserable, the unsuccessful inventor put a piece of the sap in his mouth. He found it had a nice flavor and would not deteriorate with chewing. He switched gears and started manufacturing the first mass produced gum in the world. Although setbacks and obstacles may be discouraging, they are a sign to alter direction. The above examples are just some of a long list of people throughout history who have found the window that opened whenever a door closed. Never look at a closed door as a sign of failure or a reason to give up. A closed door always indicates that a window has opened. Successful people understand this concept and utilize it to attain their goals. Don’t listen to people who give up. Learn from those who succeed. You are surrounded by open windows so you don’t have to worry about a closed door. 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. © 2012 Bryan Golden

Too big to fail but not for tax advantages Most Ohioans would be surprised to know that the same Wall Street megabanks which received bailouts from taxpayers in 2009 also receive taxpayer-funded advantages today simply because of their “too big to fail” status. This taxpayer-supplied subsidy is wrong, and it puts community banks in Ohio at a competitive disadvantage. This gives them access to cheaper funding and more favorable borrowing terms than dependable Main Street institutions - like Huntington Bank or The Peoples Bank in Coldwater, O. - simply because the market knows that the government would choose to bailout the Wall Street megabanks if they again reach the point of collapse. A few Wall Street megabanks have become so large and so complex that no onenot their executives, nor their shareholders, nor their regulators-truly understand their financial health. Should these institutions fail, they would take the rest of the economy with them. But instead of failure, these megabanks would ask taxpayers to cover their losses, to bail them out as we did five years ago. When even the architect of the “too big to fail” banking model, former Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Sandy Weill, agrees that the biggest banks should be broken up, we should all realize it’s time to act. Although the biggest megabanks were

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This gives them access to cheaper funding... too big to fail before the crisis, they have only gotten bigger. The four largest behemoths, now ranging from $1.4 trillion to $2.3 trillion in assets, are the result of 37 banks merging 33 times. In 1995, the six biggest U.S. banks had assets equal to 18 percent of Gross Domestic Product. Today, they are about 63 percent of GDP. They now have twice the combined assets of the rest of the top 50 U.S. banks. I’ve visited several community banks throughout Ohio recently and have talked to community bank executives about the disadvantage they face competing against Wall Street megabanks. Millions of families and small businesses depend on their community banks for their savings accounts,

home mortgages, and business loans. Community banks help create countless jobs and provide safe and reliable financing options to Ohio’s families. Taking the appropriate steps will lead to more mid-sized banks - not a few megabanks - creating competition, increasing lending, and providing incentives for banks to lend the right way. Just about the only people who will not benefit from my plan are a few Wall Street executives. That’s why my Republican colleague, Sen. David Vitter from Louisiana, and I are working on bipartisan legislation to address this “Too Big to Fail” problem. We have pressed regulators to require the biggest banks to have more of their own capital on hand to cover their losses, so taxpayers won’t be asked to do so again. We have asked the government watchdog group Government Accounting Office to quantify the annual subsidy that megabanks receive from the U.S. government. And now we are taking action to prevent economic collapse and taxpayer-funded bailouts in the future. American taxpayers don’t want us to wait until another crisis develops. They want us to ensure that Wall Street megabanks will never again monopolize our nation’s wealth or gamble away the American dream. We cannot restore Americans’ faith in the financial markets and in representative government until we ensure that taxpayers are not paying for Wall Street’s failures.

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March 2003 News: Flu hit the student populations of a few area schools. At the peak of the season, 142 of 470 students at Hilfiger Elementary in Gibsonburg and 58 of 250 first and second graders at Walbridge Elementary were out sick. In the same issue of The Press in which the Oregon Walmart announced its grand opening, Food Town announced it would close its stores including those in East Toledo, Oregon and Lake Township, idling 400 workers. The Ohio Newspaper Association honored Harold K. Douthit, founder of The Press and a pioneer in the offset print industry, with its First Families of Ohio Newspaper Award. Sports: First-year coach Claude Noel led the Toledo Storm to the ECHL playoffs compiling a 23-4 record at the Sports Arena. J.D. Bergman, Oak Harbor, won his second consecutive Ohio state wrestling title at 189 pounds. Bergman compiled an 85-0 record during that time. Kate Achter, Clay; Megan Abbey, Woodmore; Whitney Hartman, Eastwood, Jessica Schult, Eastwood and Mallory Fleming, Gibsonburg were named to the All-Press girls’ basketball team. Zach Diekman, Genoa; Matt Donegan, Northwood; Tyler Rosenberger, Woodmore; Brent Snyder, Eastwood and Mike Matthews, Waite

by John Szozda were named to the boys team. Price check: Genoa Ford advertised a 2003 Ford Focus LX for $12,590. Genoa Bank offered a 48-month cd at 3.51 percent interest. Hot then, gone now: Clay Center Recreation, Clay Center; Jersey’s Sports Café, E. Toledo.

March 1993 News: A Kool-Aid caper went sour when a 28-year-old Detroit woman was arrested after pushing a cart load of Kool-Aid out of the Kroger store on Woodville Road. Two alert employees tried to stop the fleeing bandit as she sped away in her truck. Undeterred, she plowed into a shopping cart throwing one of the employees on the hood of the truck, then dodging the other. Her escape ended when she struck a car driven by a store patron who cut her off. The Kool-Aid, 8,000 packets with an estimated value of $2,300, was recovered intact. Oregon Police arrested the bandit and held her on a $20,000 cash bond. Sweet. Eight Years before terrorists crashed planes into the World Trade Center, Mike Donahue, a 1986 Clay grad, was visiting

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the New York landmark preparing to have lunch on the 107th floor when a bomb detonated in the parking garage below. Five people were killed and scores of others injured. Donahue and 115 colleagues who were attending a Dean Witter training session walked down 107 flights to escape as the elevators were not working. Sports: Carey Fouty, a Cardinal Stritch grad, averaged 10 points and 8 rebounds a game for Jim Welling’s Owens Express. Coach Jude Meyers and forward Greg Sandrock (18.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per game) led the Woodmore Wildcats, 163, to the SLL title. Price check: John Connolly, owner of Gossips, an Irish bar in Oregon, advertised a Jiggs Dinner for $5.95. Roots Poultry sold a dozen eggs for $1.99. Hot then, gone now: The Hot Closet and Emro Propane, Northwood.

March 1983 News: Local law enforcement departments were concerned about the ramifications of Ohio’s new drunk driving law. They expressed concern about the ambiguity of the law and, more importantly, how it would affect an already overcrowded jail system. Wood County Sheriff George Ginter said the county sent “1,000 drunks to school for alcohol education programs” in 1982. The new law stipulates a mandatory 72-hour jail sentence and the county only has jail space for 52. Sports: The Lake Athletic Boosters announced it would start an Athletic Hall of

Fame. The SLL All-League Basketball Team featured four local players on the first team. They were: Dan Christie, 21.2 points per game, and brother Don Christie, 17.6 ppg, both from Oak Harbor; Jeff Haar, 23.6 ppg, from Woodmore and Eric Jones, 10.9 ppg, from Gibsonburg. Price check: Hay-Lo Market in Genoa sold t-bone steaks for $2.79 lb. Macy’s Travel offered a flight to the Bahamas and a three-night hotel stay for $288. Hot then, gone now: Golden Slumber Upholstery, Curtice; Arlington Restaurant, E. Toledo.

March 1973 News: An ad for the Genoan Theater promoted a movie entitled The Legend of Nigger Charley, a movie about a pre-Civil War slave turned gunfighter. It was rated PG and called “A western with soul geared to the black and action market…Fred Williamson is quite impressive in the title role, a rugged combination of talent and charm.” Sports: The Genoa Comets basketball team (17-0), coached by Dave Hitchens, broke the school record for wins set in 1941 and tied in 1966. Price check: Kirwins Red & White in Gibsonburg was selling Nestle’s Crunch bars 10 for 29 cents. The DeMars Hotel in Oak Harbor advertised a 16 ounce Porterhouse for $4.69. Hot then, gone now: Pina’s Beauty Salon, Woodville; Balliet Sentry Hardware, Genoa.

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Lutheran Homes Society introduces Care Transitions Lutheran Homes Society (LHS) has introduced a new program designed to help individuals transition back to a home-based setting after a stay in a hospital, rehabilitation unit or skilled nursing facility. The LHS Care Transitions program has been implemented throughout the organization’s long-term care and housing and community services ministries. Lutheran Homes Society is setting up a service line “without walls,” which means that once an individual enters the LHS system, care will be coordinated for them as long as it is needed. Not only does the program expand services beyond the walls of LHS long-term care and rehab facilities, but it has also been proven to reduce the readmission rate to hospitals. “Lutheran Homes Society has had great success with the Care Transitions program,” said Amanda Schroeder, LHS Executive Director of Home and Community Based Services. Since July 1, 2012, there have been 91 cases opened, and LHS has experienced a 91 percent success rate at decreasing hospital readmission rates for these individuals. “The program offers a continuum of service that demonstrates our care for those we serve after they leave our facilities,” said David Roberts, LHS President/CEO. “It concentrates on educating individuals so they gain the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully remain in their home and avoid returning to a medical facility.” The Care Transitions program expands discharge planning efforts to offer personcentered care and care coordination in the least restrictive home-based setting. To operate the program, LHS has hired two Care Transitions Coordinators – Tricia Fischer and Jackie Garcia.

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Health and safety concerns and each individual’s right to self-determination are key factors considered by the coordinators when they make weekly home visits to clients throughout northwest Ohio. The program focuses on four primary areas of intervention: medication self-management, use of a dynamic Personal Health Record to ensure continuity of care, followup with primary care physicians and specialists, and recognition of red flags and response options. Coordinators also organize care services with home health providers, primary care physicians, and other medical professionals listed on discharge plans, as well as family, friends, and authorized representatives. “Many clients are overwhelmed with the responsibilities of returning home and the sheer number of arrangements that need to be made,” explained Tricia. “We are here to empower clients to take control of their own care.” The program has no age or income restrictions. Individuals who have not been in an LHS facility can also benefit from the care coordination services. For more information on LHS Care Transitions, call 1-877646-4050. Lutheran Homes Society is a social ministry organization based in Toledo, Ohio, that has been serving the needs of youth and elderly since 1860. LHS operates four long-term care facilities that house rehabilitation units, including Lutheran Home at Toledo, Lutheran Home at Napoleon, Lutheran Memorial Home in Sandusky, and Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek. LHS also has 12 independent living senior communities, a community services ministry, and a group home program for troubled youth.

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Nominations sought for Ottawa Co. Senior Hall of Fame The Ottawa County Senior Activity Committee, under the direction of the Ottawa County Senior Advisory Board, is seeking nominations for its annual induction into the Ottawa County Senior Hall of Fame. Nomination forms are available at all Ottawa County Senior Centers, including Oak Harbor, Elmore and Genoa. Nomination forms must be returned to the Ottawa County Senior Resources Office or any Senior Center by April 15. Nomination forms will be reviewed by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners and the staff of Senior Resources to determine the 2012-2013 Hall of Fame recipients. The purpose of the award is to recognize senior volunteers in the community who exemplify a positive image of aging, demonstrating these characteristics through their involvement and contribution to various volunteer activities throughout Ottawa County. Nominations are open to anyone 60 years of age or older who resides in Ottawa County or participated in volunteer activities for any organization in the county. The Senior Hall of Fame winners will be inducted during Ottawa County’s Spring Senior Day, scheduled for Wednesday May 8. Winners will receive a plaque commemorating their achievement. In addition, their names will be added to the county plaque, which will hang in the Ottawa County Senior Resources office. For more information or to obtain a nomination form, contact local senior centers or call Senior Resources at 1-877-8986458. The applications can also be found on the Senior Resources web page at www. co.ottawa.oh.us/ocseniorresources.

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Kre’ana Henry helps Waite girls return to limelight By Yaneek Smith and J. Patrick Eaken sports@presspublications.com In her senior year, six-foot tall forward Kre’ana Henry helped bring Waite girls back to the limelight, even though they finished with a losing record. In Henry's fourth year of prep basketball, she had her breakout season. From her time as a freshman, when the Lady Indians nearly won the Division I state title, to her senior season, one that saw her earn the Alan Miller Jeweler’s Press Player of the Year Award, Henry has made her mark as an area basketball player. In voting for the POY Award, she won over Genoa 5-7 junior wing Ciara Albright, an honorable mention Division III All-Ohio selection, by three votes. Also getting votes were Cardinal Stritch 5-6 senior guard Abby Mass and Oak Harbor 5-9 senior post Abbie Gezo. All are first team All-Press selections. Other first team selections are Lake 5-6 sophomore guard Jordyn Taylor and Woodmore 5-10 junior wing Allie Wank. Second team picks are Eastwood 5-9 senior guard Diana Bushman, Stritch 5-7 sophomore post Cecelia Gozdowski, Henry's teammate, 6-1 junior center Latesha Craig, and two Oak Harbor players — 5-7 senior guard Maria Boers and 5-10 freshman guard Andrea Cecil. For her efforts this season, one that saw Henry average 17.3 points and 9.4 rebounds, she was awarded with a number of distinctions, among them All-Ohio HM in D-I, secondteam Northwest District and first team in the City League. Henry tore the anterior-cruciate ligament (ACL) in her knee 14 games into the season, an injury that caused her to miss the rest of the year. It also makes her accomplishments this season that much more special, considering that she only played roughly two-thirds of the season and was still able to earn the respect of area coaches and media. Despite that setback, Henry is confident she can recover from the injury, which she will have surgery on this week. Henry will likely play college basketball this coming fall, noting that she will begin her rehab shortly after the surgery is completed. “I’m proud of myself for still being able to receive those awards even after I went down in the middle of the season with the ACL tear,” said Henry, the Indians’ captain. “And I was able to lead my team on and off the court.” Coach Manny May, now in his 14th season, said Henry made strides during her four years with the program and credited her for being a good leader. “She grew up a lot from her freshman to her senior season,” May said. “She handled herself (well) in the classroom, on the court and in the community. She has improved a lot as a player — she’s always calling to see when the gym is open. She’s a dedicated individual.” He says the thing about Henry that sets her apart is her versatility. She can play

both power forward and small forward, making her difficult to defend. Henry’s career has seen steady progression since she arrived as a freshman. She saw some action that first year while playing for a team led by Natasha Howard (Florida State), Shanice McNeal and Miriah Haynes that was D-I state runner-up in 2010 before moving into the starting lineup and averaging 10 points and nine rebounds during her sophomore campaign. As a junior, Henry averaged a double-double 12 points and 10 rebounds, good enough to earn second-team City League Honors. This year, her game took off to a different level. It wasn’t just Henry this year who helped lead the Indians to an appearance in the City League final this year. Along with fellow post player Latesha Craig, a 6-1 center who averaged 9.8 points and 10.4 rebounds, good enough to earn second-team CL and All-Press honors, the duo was able to form a solid presence in the interior. Add the help of fellow starters Ramiah Henry, the point guard, shooting guard Yatiah Caldwell, small forward Taylor Works and role players Kayla May, Janae Kenny and Mary Perkins, Waite was able to fight through injuries and finish 8-12 overall and 6-4 mark in the CL, good for third place, before falling to Central Catholic in the DI sectional semifinals. The Indians had the lead late in that game, but blew it down the stretch. To this day, Henry still benefits from playing with Howard, McNeal, and Haynes “She learned about dedication, about hard work,” May said. “She watched them in the gym all day and how they worked hard. There was never a time when they were down. They wanted to have friendship and family (with each other) and she saw the camaraderie they had. They wanted to win the title and they just came up a little short.” Henry added, “I learned that hard work does pay off in order for you to be successful,” she said, “you have to put in the work and keep God first. And I didn’t play when we got down (to state), but it was still a great feeling just to be able to experience that. I wish I could’ve gotten down there again. “It’s been a fun four years,” she continued. “I should’ve been better about being serious from the start, but all in all, I have improved a lot over the years.” Despite the fact that the team is losing Henry, Kenny, and Kayla May, Coach May, whose teams have won four City titles, is optimistic about what lies ahead for this group. Next year, it will feature a deep senior class. Coach May believes Craig can become an even better post player, that Caldwell could put up 15 to 20 points a night and Ramiah Henry, Kre’ana’s sister, is a point guard capable of averaging over seven to eight assists. If that trio, along with Works and Perkins, puts in the work during the offseason, the Indians could be on the verge of another great season. “It’s very important that if you want to be a successful player, you work on your game on a constant basis — spring, summer, fall on a 12-month basis,” May said.

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Tom Kontak returns, only to garner Coach of Year honors By Jeffrey D. Norwalk Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Oak Harbor Lady Rockets’ bench-boss Tom Kontak is Alan Miller Jewelers AllPress Coach of the Year, garnering over half of the votes in his first year back on the job. The skeptics will argue. OH finished fourth in the final Sandusky Bay Conference standings behind Perkins (third at 148 overall, 9-4 SBC), backyard rival and runner-up Port Clinton (21-4, 12-2) and repeat champion and Division II state qualifier Clyde (27-0, 14-0). Sure, after edging Perkins 39-38 in a thriller of a sectional semifinal at Sandusky, Coach TK and his Lady Rockets were bounced from the tournament by No. 13-ranked PC, 42-35. But, sometimes in the world of sports, one has to look beyond tangibles like deep tournament runs, league championships, and rankings, It takes a little more. “I think it’s all about having patience for this job. It’s about having a sense of humor to go along with it,” offers OH assistant coach Mark Boukissen. Boukissen has known and gone into battle with and against Kontak for a little over 15 years, dating back to when their boys were squaring off against each other in little league and Colt baseball. “The qualities of a coach of the year include being cool under pressure and having a good working relationship with the media. It’s about being a good communicator, and speaking truthfully to the players — even when the truth hurts. It’s about being an innovator and being aware that what worked last week, may not work again this week,” Boukissen said. “But I think what inspires me most about Tom is how much passion he has for the game of basketball, his fellow coaches, and his players,” adds Boukissen. ‘It’s a great thing to be a part of his program, and truthfully, the people of Oak Harbor have not seen anything yet. We plan on taking this program to the next level. Longtime confidant, and fellow OH coach Chris Rawski chimes in, “The whole

Alan Miller Jewelers Press Coach of the Year Tom Kontak in the huddle drawing up a play for his Rockets. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.lifepics.com) coaching staff has done a great job implementing a style and a mentality that has allowed these players to have success.” Rawski is about to enter his sophomore season as the Rockets’ softball skipper and he’s been gleaning coaching knowledge from Kontak for approaching two decades. Heading Genoa’s programs, the two churned out mesmerizing basketball and softball players like Simone Eli, Shana Szypka, and Brittany Darling. “They came in with high expectations and the mentality that no matter who they are playing, a high level of competitiveness needs to be a part of what a Lady Rocket basketball player shows on the floor,” Rawski says. “This allowed them to overcome some hurdles as the season progressed, like

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gether — stuff like team feeds, and going out to eat together and going to watch (the future of the OHHS program) in the seventh and eighth grade tournament as a team.” Senior Makayla Carpenter, a third team All-Press selection, echoes, “Coach Kontak and his coaching staff were just very passionate this year, and encouraged us to leave everything out on the court, and to play hard for each other, not just for ourselves,” “He really wanted this season to be special for us four seniors (including fellow guards Maria Boers and Erin Bryant),” Carpenter adds, “and sometimes I think he wanted it for us even more than we wanted it. He just encouraged us to prove people wrong every day and to show them what we’ve got.” Still not convinced? In their first, full season as the architects behind the previously-floundering Lady Rockets’ basketball program, Coach TK, Boukissen and assistants Art Eli and Johnny Kontak took the reins of a team that had grown somewhat accustomed to being an SBC also-ran. In 2011-12, the Rockets finished a disappointing 7-14 overall, and near the bottom in conference play at 3-11. They built it into an up-and-comer this year by leading Gezo, Carpenter, Boers, Bryant, and company to double the wins at 16-8 overall, and 7-6 in the league. They were predicted to finish no better than sixth in pre-season coaches’ polls after losing first team All-SBC and first team alldistrict performer Allison Dunn to graduation. Kontak had to play the same core five players for a marathon 95 percent of the minutes this year (Gezo, Carpenter, Boers, junior defensive lockdown specialist Amanda Hetrick, and freshman guard/post player Andrea Cecil) due to injuries to key players Bryant and junior post player Nikki Weis. Plus, there was a lack of varsity experience on the bench. Gezo led the team averaging 13.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 22 steals and 25 blocks while Cecil (11.3 pts., 5.9 reb., 29 asst., 29 steals) while Boers (12.4 pts., 2.1 reb., 54 3-point goals, 50 steals), and Carpenter (8.3 pts., 2.5 reb., 94 assists, 34 steals) rounded out the team’s leaders.

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From smaller school, Mass’ name belongs with the best

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I wanted to be a leader. I wanted to be a player that everyone could count on.

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In just two years at Cardinal Stritch Catholic, senior Abby Mass has made an impression. After transferring from Tiffin Calvert in the fall of 2011, Mass has served as one of the school’s best athletes, all while maintaining a 3.9 grade-point average. A standout in both volleyball and basketball, Mass led the Cardinal volleyball team to a district championship this year and helped turn the basketball program around. In basketball, Mass was the leading scorer for the team in each of the last two seasons. This year, she averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 assists and 2.2 steals, good enough for first-team All-Toledo Area Athletic Conference honors, second-team district honors, and was selected by area coaches and media to the Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press first team despite being from a smaller school. Mass, who is planning on majoring in fashion design at Kent State University this fall, said “I’m pretty proud. I think that we had good leaders this year and last year and it was a good experience.” She accomplished all this while leading the team to a 13-8 record. Last season, with nearly identical statistics, she was also recognized with first-team league honors and second-team district honors. “I realized that when I transferred,” Mass said, “I wanted to be a leader. I wanted to be a player that everyone could count on. I had to be a scorer. I know it’s important to be able to take the ball to the basket.” Coach Terry Murnen, who has seen the team’s win total increase from three to eight to 13 in his three years at the helm, said, “For one, I think Abby had a big influence. She’s instilled that competitiveness within our other players. With as many young players as we had, Abby was good about working with (them). You don’t often see a senior take to our freshman like she did — that says a lot about her character.” This season, the Cardinals went 9-5 in the TAAC, good enough for second place, a vast improvement from last season when they went 8-13. Sophomore center Cecilia “C.C.” Gozdowski, a second team All-Press selection who stands 5-7, was second on the team in scoring (10.2) and first in rebounding (10.9). Shooting guard Maggie Merren and small forward Caty Rieker were the

Cardinal Stritch Catholic senior guard Abby Mass, a ﬁrst team All-Press selection, looks for a teammate. (Press photo by Doug Karns/www. KateriSchools. org) third- and fourth-leading scorers and point guard Kali Hardy helped to round out the starting five. The rest of the rotation, which featured a total of seven players, had seniors Hannah Tucker and Olivia Latz

serve as role players. “If you would’ve told me going into the season starting two freshmen, a sophomore, and finish second in the league, I’d be surprised,” Murnen said. “I was very

pleased. We won two non-league games that we’ve not won for a while. That was a highlight. I felt there were some games we gave away. I felt we probably could’ve won three or four more games than last year. We were competitive and my kids played hard. In years past, if we had some adversity, we had a tendency to quit, and I didn’t see that this year.” Murnen is encouraged by the fact that two of his best players, Gozdowski and Merren, have a combined five years of eligibility remaining. “I think that we have some good leaders,” he said. “C.C. Gozdowski played very well for us and Maggie Merren is already blossoming into a good player.” While Murnen is losing three seniors, including Mass, he is optimistic that even better days are on the horizon. “I feel the future is bright,” he said. “We have some talented young kids that stepped up for us. We had 11 freshmen in the program at the end of the season and we brought four more with us to practice with the team.” In volleyball last fall, Mass was a two-time, first-team selection in the TAAC and led the Cardinals to their first district championship in 13 years when they defeated Ayersville in three straight games in a Division IV district final. In 2011, Stritch finished second in the TAAC and advanced to the district final before falling to Ayersville, three games to one. Mass and her family moved to Walbridge during the summer of 2011 after having lived in Tiffin for years. “It was tough switching schools,” said Mass. “It was a new environment and new friends. I had friends the summer I moved. I went to the open gyms and workouts and everybody welcomed me and it was nice. It helped because the school is known for having a family atmosphere.”

Oregon’s Szegedi — new NCAA diving champ Katie Turski Oregon native and St. Francis de Sales graduate Dylan Szegedi went into the NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships with a clear head. The Wayne State University sophomore, 20, qualified in the one- and threemeter diving events and didn’t have any preconceived notions about where he would ultimately finish last week in Birmingham, Ala. “I didn’t expect to win it at all this year,” Szegedi admitted. “I’m still young, only a sophomore. My goal was to make it into the finals on both boards. Top eight. From there, I didn’t care. If I got eighth place, I got eighth place. That was my goal this year, to make finals on both boards.” Szegedi not only made it to the finals on both boards – he won the one-meter diving title to become Wayne State’s first-ever male national champ in diving. He finished third in the three-meter diving event. “It’s just an amazing feeling,” said the 5-foot-9, 165-pound Szegedi, who placed fourth at the state meet as a senior at St. Francis. “Once I got to the finals, I said, ‘OK, I achieved my goal and now this is just gravy, the cherry on the sundae.’ I dove really relaxed, with a relaxed mentality, and I just let it all go. I ended up diving really well. It was an awesome experience.” Szegedi even got a congratulatory text message from his coach at St. Francis, Scott Ten Eyck, who helped Szegedi become a three-time state meet qualifier for the Knights. The top eight finals qualifiers at the NCAA Championships had 11 dives in the preliminary competition. The top five dives from the prelims were then added to each diver’s six-dive score in the finals. Szegedi was in fifth place after the prelims, with 487.30 points. He then scored a school-record 343 points in the finals and

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finished in first place with 529.65 points, helping WSU finish in fifth place in the men’s team standings. The second-place finisher, Luke Weber, had 526.70 points. Szegedi said his final dive, an inward two-and-a-half tuck, clinched the victory. “That has been my best dive for two years now,” he said. “I didn’t look at the scoreboard. I knew if I looked, I would get nervous, but I knew I was close. I knew if I hit my inward two-and-a-half I would have a shot. I did it phenomenally. I got 69 points, which is a new career high for me on the one-meter. “After I got out of the pool I looked up on the board and said, ‘wow, I have a shot at this!’ My coach, Kelly (LaCroix), was pacing. When the last kid went, he came up three points shy of me. I was fourth to go in

the order, so I had to wait for four other guys to go. The last guy to go did a phenomenal dive and came up just short. Once I saw the score, that I won, I just went crazy.” Szegedi said Wayne State’s three previous NCAA diving champions were all females, and all three were juniors when they won. “I said, ‘Kelly, I’m a year early,’ ” Szegedi joked. “She goes, ‘It’s OK.’ ” The three-meter diving event was held last Wednesday, two days before the onemeter event. Szegedi finished third in the three-meters with 544 points but scored a school-record 368 points in the finals. “I was ecstatic finishing third,” Szegedi said. “It was great. I thought finishing third was cool, and then I won the one-meter on Friday. I did extremely well on the threemeter. I hit pretty much hit all my dives.”

Katilyn Turski (Cardinal Stritch Catholic) threw a solid game against Delta College to help the No. 19 Express softball team split a pair of games. Turski was a four-year starter and a two-time First Team All-Toledo Area Athletic Conference selection during her time at Stritch, where she was coached by Don Zbierajewski. She was also an Alan Miller Jewelers AllPress and a Division IV second team All-District selection as a senior. As a junior, Turski had a 1.71 ERA and a .415 batting average. In defeating Delta College 5-3 behind Turski’s effort and losing to No. 17 CCBC-Catonsville 8-0, the Express softball team completed their 10-game spring trip with a 5-5 record. Turski went the distance to move to 3-2 this year. She allowed three runs (two earned), 10 hits and two walks while striking out two over seven innings. Owens opened its 2013 home season against Muskegon Community College last Friday. The program is guided by Coach Duane Lanham. His assistants are Kevin Snyder, Sara Fleming and Jeff Smith. Owens completed the 2012 season with a 41-7 overall record and captured its 11th Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (8-0 record) title in the program’s history. Owens was ranked No. 12 in the final NJCAA Division II women’s softball regular season poll.

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By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Clay wrestlers did their part as the Three Rivers Athletic Conference defended its championship in the Greater Toledo Wrestling Coaches Association AllStar Meet in Perrysburg. Seven leagues competed, each with its own all-star team. In a bracketed format, the Three Rivers defeated the Northern Lakes League, 47-14, in the semifinal and the Northwest Ohio Athletic League, 29-12, in the round three championship match. Clay winners against the NLL were sophomore Richie Screptock (120 pounds), senior Brian Henneman (126), junior Gavin Nelson (132), junior Nick Stencel (160), and freshman Matt Stencel, who went up a class to 195. Winning against the NWOAL was Screptock, Nelson, Nick Stencel, and senior Jarred Gray (220). The TRAC and runner-up NWOAL were followed by the third place Sandusky Bay Conference, and then the NLL, Northern Buckeye Conference, Ohio Wrestling League, and Midland Athletic League followed. The event’s history dates back years go to when three teams, the now defunct Great Lakes League, the Toledo City League, the NLL, and an at-large team competed. The TCL no longer offers wrestling. “That was a joke. None of the kids took it serious and it was just screwing around. The all star meet almost died because of it,” writes coach Troy McLaughlin on a yappi. com wrestling forum. “The Greater Toledo Wrestling Coaches Association (the few that are members and

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Bates, Andrew Caris, Seth Gaghen, and Keenan. For the OWL in their win over the MAL, local winners were Gibsonburg freshman Griffin Geary (138), Gibsonburg sophomore Dan Henline (170), and Gibsonburg senior Nick Metcalf (195). Metcalf was the only local wrestler to win for the OWL against the NWOAL. Some of the wrestlers who competed were different than those submitted last week. One hundred percent of ticket revenue from the all-star event goes towards scholarships the GTWCA gives to local senior wrestlers.

Three Rivers Athletic Conference all-star Brian Henneman (right) against Central Catholic sophomore Nate Hagan in the TRAC meet. (Press ﬁle photo Scott Grau). run it) has worked hard to make this all star meet something special and meaningful. The last four meets have been very good with t-shirts for all the kids, gear bags for the winning team, BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network) televising the finals, etc.,” McLaughlin continued. “All of the kids now wrestle hard and represent their leagues to the best of their abilities which is all anyone can ask. We have to put a show on for the fans and try to make our sport the best that we can. After all, they took wrestling out of the Olympics. We don’t want them to take wrestling out of high school like they did in Toledo public.” In round one, the NLL defeated the NBC, 43-12, the NWOAL downed the OWL, 58-12, and the SBC shut out the MAL, 700. In round two, the NWOAL defeated the SBC, 31-25, and the OWL downed the MAL, 48-21. In round three, the SBC defeated the NLL, 39-12, and the NBC defeated the

OWL, 38-16. For the SBC, Oak Harbor grappler Jared Chambers (152) and Division II state champion and Alan Miller All-Press Most Outstanding Wrestler Luke Cramer (170) won in their matches against the NWOAL. Rockets Jeremy Balboa (126), Alec Bowlick (132), Chambers, and Cramer won against the MAL. Balboa, Bowlick, and Cramer won against the NLL. For the NBC against the OWL, winners were Woodmore junior and D-III state runner-up Evan Ulinski (106), Genoa sophomore Brandon Bates (120), Eastwood freshman Andrew Caris (126), Woodmore sophomore Seth Gaghen (132), Lake senior Chris Salaz (138), Genoa senior Drew Keenan (145), Lake senior Zach Meek (152), Eastwood senior and D-II third place state placer Randy Caris (170), and Woodmore senior Dylan Young (182). Gibsonburg’s Metcalf won for the OWL at 285. Against the NLL, NBC winners were

Serenity Farm will holds its Sixth Annual 2K/5K Family Fun Walk/Run on May 18 in Pemberville, with registration in front of the fire hall at 1 p.m. and the walk/race beginning at 2 p.m. Registration forms can be found at www.serenityfarm. org or visit 2nd Sole Levis Commons or the Serenity Farm office, 21870 Lemoyne Road, in Luckey. Cost is $20, $5 for children under 12 years. Contact Executive Director Debra DeHoff at 419-833-1308 or info@serenityfarm.org. ********* Woodmore Athletic Boosters will hold its annual square dance fundraiser Mar. 29 from 7-11:30 p.m. at Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed to benefit its scholarship fund. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, which includes food and an entry into a raffle for a flat screen television. Music is by The Legacy II Band. For advance tickets call Kelley Baumgartner at 419-849-2098 or purchase at the door. ********* The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department will present its inaugural 2013 Youth Sports Fundraiser Dinner on Apr. 20 at the Bowling Green Community Center. Proceeds benefit Bowling Green Parks and Recreation’s youth sports programs. This year’s event is headlined by guest speaker, Fox Sports Detroit broadcaster for the Detroit Pistons, Gregory Kelser. Kelser is a former Michigan State University Spartans basketball player and national champion. Tickets are $30. Registration deadline is Apr. 5. Group seating is available upon request. Contact Eric Fletcher at eric.fletcher@bgohio.org or 419-354-6223. Visit www.bgohio.org (click on parks and recreation).

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Ice Frogs team improves players’ self-esteem, confidence By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com

From left, UCT Community Outreach Manager Jen Chillinsky, ASHA President Mike Hickey and Black Swamp Ice Frogs player Lyndon Parsons at Ottawa Park in Toledo during the UCT Winter Festival. (Photo courtesy of Linda Fisher/UCT). enjoying it, and that’s what we’re there for. He’s skating. Maybe not at lightning speed, but he’s participating. That’s been a great success story. “The kids enjoy it. We don’t have a lot of older people, but it’s definitely open to kids of all ages.” Howick said another hockey coach, Chris Cox, was instrumental in getting the Ice Frogs started, and the team has received a lot of support from parents and other people in the community. He added that there are about 60 such teams across the country. “We have (players) from Toledo, Bowling Green, Gibsonburg,” Howick said. “The geography is only limited by how far somebody wants to travel.” The Ice Frogs, whose “season” began in mid-October and ended March 3, practiced every Sunday at the BGSU Ice Arena. Two team members competed for the Ann Arbor Rockets in the second annual UCT Winter Hockey Festival Feb. 16 in Toledo.

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Putting on a pair of skates and getting on the ice with the Black Swamp Ice Frogs has done wonders for Williston resident Brian Loomis’ son. Paul Loomis, 4, was born with cerebral palsy and has a disability on the left side of his body, where his leg doesn’t stretch and work the same way as his right side, according to Brian. “If he were to walk by you,” Brian said, “you wouldn’t think anything was wrong. He wears a brace. He started skating when he was 3, after he saw his older brother, Ben (7), skate. He said he wanted to skate, so we started signing him up for lessons in Bowling Green, through the BGSU Ice Arena.” Brian said he saw a flyer for the Ice Frogs, a Toledo- and Bowling Green-based hockey team for kids with disabilities. He traded phone calls and emails with the Ice Frogs’ coach, Mike Howick, to see if young Paul, who will be in kindergarten at Genoa Elementary next fall, could attend one of the team’s practices. “We wanted to try it and see how it went after the first day,” Brian said. “The first day we got him out there skating and I helped out with some of the other kids, teaching them how to skate and help them out. Paul needs a little help with all his gear on, getting back up. It’s a good time. Ben is out there helping.” Howick said the Ice Frogs had seven skaters participating at any given time during this past season. “It’s not a spectacular year to start out, but it’s a start,” Howick said. “It’s not a Special Olympics team, but it’s similar to that. It’s under the direction of USA Hockey. We started last fall, so we’re in our first year. We’re really geared more toward (people with) mental disabilities than physical disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome. There is a demand for this.” Howick, whose son Jack, 7, has a form of autism, said the Ice Frogs invite anyone “from 2 to 100 to just get out there and get on the ice and we’ll take it from there.” “Some players show up who can skate and can do some speed skating and are very active,” he said. “Some have never been on skates. We have one player, I’m not sure if he can really run, but we got him up on skates on his own a couple times around the rink. He knows he’s out there and he’s

Howick wanted to make it clear that the Ice Frogs don’t compete in traditional hockey games. No scores are kept, and players do not hit each other. Call it organized recreation on skates. “The volunteers who have come out to help have been great,” Howick said. “We’ve had 6 to 10 volunteers every week. We’re

Black Swamp Ice Frogs player and Williston resident Brian Loomis. looking for people to come out to play, at all levels and all ages. We understand what the caregivers are going through, so this is an hour where they can sit back and not worry. This is non-contact, non-competitive. It’s just out hitting the puck and skating. The goal is not so much to play hockey but to get the kids out to exercise and be interactive.” Brian Loomis has seen firsthand what participating with the Ice Frogs has done for his son. “At first it was something new for him and he was slow to take to it,” Brian said. “Once he got going and found out he could play actual hockey games and block some pucks and do faceoffs like in real hockey games, he just loved it. At first he would get dressed and wait for us to go out (on the ice) with him. This time (March 3), he was already on the ice without us. He went all the way out there without us.” To learn more or to sign up for the Ice Frogs’ next season, email to blackswampicefrogs@yahoo.com.

“Green” holiday means spring is just around the corner By J.K. DePeal Garden Writer news@presspublications.com March – with its warm, sunny spells and continuing gray, wintry, weather – begins the final countdown to spring. The first day of spring will fall on Wednesday, March 20 this year, but three days prior to that anxiously-awaited date, we will celebrate a uniquely “green” holiday. That holiday is St. Patrick’s Day which falls on March 17. Symbolic of this holiday is the perky, sprightly-green shamrock. Although not the official emblem of Ireland, the shamrock is without doubt symbolic of the country and its culture. The shamrock (or white clover Trifolium repens) grows in abundance over the fields and byways of Ireland and has mystical and practical connections with Irish history. St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to illustrate the concept of the Holy Trinity to the people of Ireland when he traveled there as a missionary in 432 AD. St. Patrick is also said to have driven all the snakes out of the country and then filled the land with shamrock fields to prevent the snakes from ever returning. Though deemed a legend, it is true that there are no snakes in the wild in Ireland and, wherever shamrocks grow, snakes stay away. Another tale of St. Patrick is that wherever he preached in the land, shamrocks would spring up and grow. But the little, green, three-leafed beauty was also important in Irish history before St. Patrick arrived. Early religious practices in the land revered the number three, so the

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Although not the ofﬁcial emblem of Ireland, the shamrock is without doubt symbolic of the country and its culture. three-leafed shamrock or “Seamrog,” as it was originally called, was a significantly, important plant. It was also considered to have magical properties and when worn or carried the shamrock was believed to be

able to protect the bearer from evil or harm. The wearing of the shamrock or including it in bridal bouquets or bouquets brought into the home was very common in Ireland. Used in the ancient rituals and prac-

tices of these early religious groups, the symbol of “the three” has continued in the culture of the country today. Representations of the shamrock can be found everywhere in Ireland today, from the logo of Aer Lingus, the official airline of the country, to decorative symbols on public buildings, churches, places of business, and homes. Irish postage stamps, coins, books, etc. also may bear the imprint of the shamrock and, throughout the land, the shamrock has become an emblem of Irish spirit and pride. Though the original shamrock is considered to be the white clover, the red clover (Trifolium pretense) and the wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) are also considered to be shamrocks. The oxalis or “Flowering Shamrock” is the more decorative of the shamrock varieties and comes in a variety of bloom and foliage colors. It makes a lovely house or garden plant. In the garden it is well-suited to container arrangements and is very easy to care for (see www. willowcreekgardens/oxalis for more information and pictures). The shamrock has commonly been considered a “good luck” plant and they are on display now at many of our local garden and home centers. If you have garden questions or tips for other gardeners, send them in to dpl3@accesstoledo.com.

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Kids’ clothing swap planned at Owens Community College Owens Community College students are reaching out to area families with a limited clothing budget by hosting a children’s clothing swap event titled “Swap-It-Up” Tuesday, March 19. The swap, being presented by the Student Activities Office, will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Audio/Visual Classroom Center Rooms 125-128. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring gently used, folded clothing of all sizes for children to the event. Items being accepted as part of the “Swap-It-Up” initiative include pants, dresses, shoes, skirts, jackets, shorts, short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, ties and onesies, among other items. All donated items must be freshly laundered and should not have visible stains, holes, broken zippers and/or missing buttons. Individuals will be given a ticket voucher for each item donated. In turn, vouchers will enable attendees to choose from the already donated clothing selection. Any items not claimed during the clothing swap event will be donated to Cherry Street Mission Ministries. For more information about the clothing swap event, call 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 2994.

Pot O`Gold Adoption Days The luck of the Irish is awaiting for those looking to adopt a pet. Through March 17, those who adopt their new best friend at the Toledo Area Humane Society will get a photo taken in the society’s kissing booth. They can also try their luck at the TAHS scavenger hunt, where they can learn more about the TAHS and maybe even get a 10, 20 or 50 percent discount of their new pet’s adoption fee, along with other prizes. Pet owners can also stop in with their furry friends and have their photos taken in the kissing booth. Copies of photos can be printed or emailed for a small fee. The TAHS is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The society is located at 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. Call 419-891-0705 or visit www. toledoareahumanesociety.org for more information.

Breakfast with the Bunny The East Toledo Family Center will hold Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Sat-

and third grade. Several Easter baskets will be available to those children finding specially marked eggs. There will also be a Grand Prize Easter Basket Drawing. The Genoa Area Kiwanis Club is looking for new members to help support their community projects. Call Jean Holcombe at 419-855-8381 for details.

Family Briefs urday, March 23 from 9 a.m.-noon. The center is located at 1020 Varland Ave. Pancakes will be served from 9-11:30 a.m. Seating is limited. In addition, the Easter Bunny will be available for photos and there will be crafts available for children to enjoy. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The program is free and open to the community. To volunteer to help out at the event, or for more information, call Jodi Gross at 419-691-1429.

Egg hunt planned Heartland of Oregon will hold an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Heartland is located at 3953 Navarre Ave., Oregon. Young egg hunters will find candyfilled bags and other surprises.

Chamber plans Egg Hunt The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 23, at 2 p.m. The event will begin in Adolphus Kraemer Park at the Log Cabin with an Easter Egg Hunt, followed by a candy hunt downtown, and then proceed to the Portage Fire Station on Water Street where the children can visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny, take photos with the Easter Bunny and have a chance to win a special Golden Egg basket. The egg hunt is free to the public and open to children ages 12 and under. For more information, contact the chamber office at 419-898-0479.

Kiwanis Egg Hunt The Genoa Area Kiwanis Club will sponsor the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 30, at 1 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Park. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Genoa Fire Hall. The egg hunt is open to all children living in the Genoa Area School District. Participants will be divided into age categories including ages 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and kindergarten, first grade, second grade

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Young children seem to have the utmost trust in their parents. For instance, they know that whenever they are not feeling well, their parents are there to comfort them and do whatever is necessary to make them better. A parent's love is special, and it seems that there is nothing that they would not do for their children. As adults, we should remember that all things of this world are temporary and that there is nothing we can truly depend on or be absolutely sure of. A loved one passing away, or finances being low, or a serious illness could turn our world upside down in an instant. However, we should take heart; there is good news: we are God's children,

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and His love for us is even greater than that of our parents’. And although it takes enormous courage to put our complete trust in God, we must believe that He wants only what is good for us. What is required of us is to see God's work in everything we do, and develop perfect trust to accept the trials of his life. The first step in increasing our trust in God is to thank Him daily for His many blessings and to go to Him with our anxieties. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. N.I.V. Proverbs 3:5-6

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A Dickens of a Tale Genoa High School will present, “Oliver!” March 21-24. One of the most beloved musicals of all them, “Oliver!” is based on the Charles Dickens’ tale of “Oliver Twist.” From the moment the orphan boy asks, “Please sir, may I have some more?” the audience is swept into his moving “rags to riches” story. Genoa Elementary students Nicke Hemmert and Andrew Szepiela will share the role of Oliver Twist. They will be joined on stage by a cast of almost 60 high school students, including Carlos Baez (Fagin), Mackenzie Baumhower (Nancy) and Emanuel Aranda (The Artful Dodger). Adding to the performance will be the orphan/pickpocket chorus consisting of an addition 30 elementary and middle school students. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students/ senior citizens and are available from any cast member or by calling Genoa Schools at 419-855-7741, ext. 31315 (Middle School Library) or ext. 41203 (Elementary Office).

“Grease,” The Musical Woodmore Drama Club will present, “Grease, The Musical,” March 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets will be available March 11,12,14,18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the high school and 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the elementary school.

Pancake fundraiser The Church of St. Andrew United Methodist Men will host their third annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit Humane Ohio Saturday, April 6 from 8-10:30 a.m. at the church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., near Byrne and Heatherdowns. The event will include a variety of pancakes, including old-fashioned, blueberry,

chocolate chip and potato pancakes, along with French toast, low-carb and vegetarian options. The cost is simply a donation of any amount at the door. Donations raised will benefit Humane Ohio, a local non-profit organization that runs a pet food bank and a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. For more information about the pancake breakfast fundraiser, Humane Ohio’s low-cost spay/neuter clinic or their pet food bank, visit www.humaneohio.org or call 419-266-5607, x111.

Spring Shop Hop Eight merchants in eight area communities will be participating in a Spring Shop Hop April 5 and 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Participating shops will include Thyme for All Seasons in Curtice; Novelties & Nostalgia in Woodville; Simple Gatherings in Elmore; Beeker’s General Store in Pemberville; Summer Kitchen in Helena; Primitive Cupboard in Oak Harbor and Country Cupboard in Gibsonburg. For more information, call 419-7073636 or 419-304-7381.

Play ball! Opening Day at Fifth Third Field is April 11, when the Mud Hens take on the Louisville Bats. The first pitch is 5 p.m. Gates will open at 3 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets at the Fifth Third Field box office, by phone at 419-725HENS, or online at www.mudhens.com.

Spring Make it-Take-it Beeker’s General Store, 226 E. Front St., downtown Pemberville, will offer a Spring lineup of Make it-Take-it classes. The current schedules include an Easter chick floral centerpiece, Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. The fee is $25; all materials and tools will be provided. The instructor is designer Michele Poturalski, of Downtown Deco. Advance registration and payment are required. The class project for April 9 will be a spring accent pillow. The fee for the class, which will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. is $25. Seamstress Chris Budke will be the instructor. Advance registration and payment are required. For more information or to learn about future classes, visit www.beekersgeneralstore.com.

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Easter “Hop”penings planned • Through March 21: Chemo Paintings with ArtReach Expressions, Toledo Museum of Art, Community Gallery. Featuring the works of Dorothy Uber Bryan, artist and philanthropist in Bowling Green, created during the time she was afflicted with cancer, along with works by local residents whose lives have been impacted by the disease. Free admission. www.toledomuseum. org. • Wednesdays through March 27: Jazz on the Maumee, Grand Plaza Hotel Aqua Lounge, 444 N. Summit St., Toledo, 57 p.m. Sponsored by the Art Tatum Society and the Grand Plaza. Info: email info@arttatumsociety.com. • Through April 14: 94th Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, Toledo Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Artist Joe Fig and Toledo Museum of Art Mellon Fellow Kate Nesin are jurors for the 94th annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, which celebrates the best of Northwest Ohio’s vibrant artistic community. This year, 96 entries were selected from more than 640 submissions. Free admission • Through April 21: “George Bellows and New York,” 1900–1930, Gallery 18, Toledo Museum of Art. George Bellows (1882– 1925) was a painter, illustrator and lithographer from Ohio who moved to and painted scenes of urban New York City. His 1909 painting, “The Bridge, Blackwell’s Island” depicting the Queensboro Bridge, was purchased by Edward Drummond Libbey and given to the Toledo Museum of Art in 1912. In this exhibition, art history students from the University of Michigan used The Bridge, Blackwell’s Island as a point of departure to curate a show that also includes works on paper by Bellows and works by other American Realist painters of that era. Free admission. www.toledomuseum.org. • Through Oct. 7: “The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier” on exhibit, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. In commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Hayes Museum presents an exclusive exhibit detailing how Northwest Ohio was pivotal in turning the War of 1812 from a defeat to victory. Artifacts and manuscripts from the Hayes Presidential Center Collections, area museums and historical societies and the private collection of Lou Schultz are featured. 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

March March 16-17: 28th Annual Fremont Toy Show, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson and North, Fremont. Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Buy, sell or trade farm toys, dolls, pedal tractors, books and more. March 16: Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers, Huntington Center, Toledo, 7:05 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com. March 17: Mike Epps, stand-up comedian, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 7 p.m. 419-381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com. March 17: WWE Smackdown, Savage Arena, UT, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, 5-9 p.m. 419-530-GOLD or www.ticketmaster. com. March 17: Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers, Huntington Center, Toledo, 5:05 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com. March 20: Toledo Walleye vs. Evansville Icemen, Huntington Center, Toledo, 7:05 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com. March 20: Watch it Grow Garden Tour, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10:30 a.m.12 p.m. Join the zoo horticulture staff for an informative tour of the greenhouse. 419385-5721 or www.toledozoo.org. March 21-24: Zenobia Shrine Circus, SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Shows at 2 & 6:30 p.m. www. zenobiashrinecircus.com or www. Ticketmaster.com. March 22: Kid Rock Rebel Soul Tour with special guest Buckcherry & Hellbound Glory, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com. March 23: Annual Easter Egg Hunt, at

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the Log Cabin at Adolphus Kreamer Park, downtown Oak Harbor, 2 p.m. A candy hunt through downtown and photos with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will follow. 419-8980479 or www.oakharborohio.net. March 23: Sounds of Sorgenbrecher, Pemberviille American Legion Hall, 8 p.m.midnight. Proceeds benefit Legion Post 183 Calf Club. $20 admission includes music plus beer, wine, soda, snacks, chicken/beef sandwiches and popcorn. 21 and older. Tickets available at the legion hall daily 9 a.m.-noon. March 23: Ottawa Co. Conservation League Youth Shoot for ages 9-15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Martin. Free. Trap and archery shooting. Learn to make inline spinners. Guns/bows provided. Club members will assist youths. Lunch provided. RSVP by March 16 to Mike Dille at 419-836-7508. March 23: Spring Vendor & Craft Show, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 17877 SR 579, Martin, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the Tiki Warriors Relay for Life Team of Ottawa County benefitting the American Cancer Society. 419-855-4370. March 23: Woodmore Select Baseball Vendor & Craft Show, Woodmore High School, 633 Fremont, Elmore, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafters, raffles, food and refreshments. 419345-4104 or villageofelmore.com. March 23: 21st Mobile Meals Great Chili Cookoff, Great Hall of the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, noon-4 p.m. More than 25 teams, concessions, music, adult beverages and kids’ activities. www.mobilemeals.org. March 23: 6th Annual W.A.V.E. Festival, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In honor of National Women’s History Month, Lourdes will host the 6th annual W.A.V.E. (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) Festival, a juried exhibition and sale of fine arts and crafts. 419-824-3995 or www.lourdes. edu/wave. March 23: Edgy Rep Readings: “You’ve Got Hatemail,” Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, 8-10 p.m. A comedy offering a perfect commentary on how there is no such thing as face-to-face human communication any more. www.toledorep. org. March 23: Business Fair, Owens Community College Student Health & Activities Center, 20335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring more than 700 businesses that serve Rossford and the surrounding communities. www.owens.edu. March 29: Animal Egg Hunt, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Watch animals throughout the zoo track down eggs hidden in their habitats. In addition, there will be a number of craft areas and story times throughout the day.419-3854040 and www.toledozoo.org. March 29: Silver Screen Classics: “The Producers,” Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Cold, tall drafts, full bar and popcorn available. 419242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com. March 30-31: NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Midwest Regional, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. www.ticketmaster. com. March 30: Hayes Easter Egg Roll, Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, 2 p.m. Children ages 3-10 can experience a White House tradition the home of 19th President Rutherford B. Hayes. Bring 3 hard boiled colored eggs to take part in the optional egg-decorating contest, plus a 4th hard boiled and decorated egg. Free. www. rbhayes.org. For more events, be sure to visit www. presspublications.com, www.do-toledo.org, www.lake-erie.com or www.lakeeriesfavoriteneighbor.com. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.

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Toledo Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., activities include Spring into Spring (grades K-5), March 19, 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sunny stories, activities and crafts; Teen Space (grades 5-12), March 21, 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teens are invited to hang out at the library for video games, enjoy a snack, make crafts, and more. Birmingham Book Group will meet March 21, 2 p.m. for a discussion of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life Is So Good by George Dawson.â&#x20AC;? Mobile Meals Great Chili Cook-Off, March 23, noon-4 p.m., Stranahan Great Hall, Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. Block Watch 410-M for the East Toledo-Raymer School Area meets every 2nd Thurs. of the month, 6-7 p.m., Memorial United Church of Christ, 1301 Starr Ave. Residents who live between the boundaries of East Broadway, Belt Street/RR tracks, Navarre and Starr Avenues, in East Toledo with surrounding area neighbors/business owners also welcome. Lighted parking available off of White Street. Kids welcome. Block Watch 410-N will hold its first meeting of 2013 March 25 at 6:30 p.m., 2075 Kelsey Ave. Open to the community. Lenten Fish Fries Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) through March 22, 5-7 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 725 White St. Featuring Alaskan Pollock side dishes, bread & butter, coffee and milk and homemade desserts. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; menu available. Carryout orders welcome. Info: 419698-1519. Free Yoga Classes Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., East Toledo Senior Activities Center, (Navarre Park Shelterhouse), 1001 White St. Instructed by Richard Ward. Info: 419-691-2254. Fish Fries at VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul St. March 15 and 29, 4:30 p.m. until sold out. Dinners offered include yellow perch, frog legs, shrimp and combination, served with fries, cole slaw, bread and butter and dessert. Fish sandwiches also available. River View Yacht Club Sunday Breakfast Buffet Sundays through March 24, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 5981 Edgewater Dr. Featuring eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, ham, biscuits & gravy, made-toorder omelets, French toast, pancakes, breakfast burritos and beverages. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meals available. Info: 419-729-9251. Proceeds benefit the Commodoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball. Card Party Lunch, April 16 at noon, First St. John Lutheran Church, 2471 Seaman St. Donation $8. Men and women welcome. For reservations, call 419-691-5506 or 419-691-7222. Country Music at VFW Post 2510, 2nd St., every Wed. at 7 p.m. Open to the public. No cover. Community is invited as musicians volunteer to play for the veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enjoyment. On March 13, Gary Shope will perform. ABLE Mobile BeneďŹ ts Bank 2nd Tues. of the month, 6-8 p.m. at the Birmingham Branch Library. Benefit bank staff can assist with applying for food stamps, home energy and childcare assistance, and many other services. Free legal assistance is also available for problems such as bankruptcy, consumer debt, domestic violence, divorce, and foreclosure prevention. Services are free and available to all. VFW Post #2510 will be having Friday-night dinners from 4-7 p.m. Public welcome. Meetings are held Tues. at 7 p.m.; Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary meets the 1st Tues. and Ladies Auxiliary meets the 4th Tues. Waite High School Alumni from the Class of 1951, meet the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-6936060.

Oregon Friends of Pearson Sunday Lecture Series, â&#x20AC;&#x153;ButterďŹ&#x201A;ies and Skippers of the Black Swamp,â&#x20AC;? March 17, 2-3 p.m., Pearson Park Macomber Lodge. Speaker Steve Smith, president of Ohio Lepidopterists. Refreshment available. Nature walk to follow. City of Oregon Tree Commission Meeting March 20, 7 p.m., City of Oregon Community Room, 5330 Seaman Rd. Public invited. Lucas Co. Retired Teachers Assn. Luncheon March 20, noon, Stone Oak Country Club. Speaker will be Jim Tichey, former TV reporter, who is now affiliated with Honor Flight of NW Ohio. Lunch menu includes stuffed chicken breast with feta cheese, sliced beef with mushroom gravy or cheese tortellini with creamy pesto sauce. Cost is $18.75. Send lunch choice and check, made out to LCRTA, by March 15 to Robert Fetter, 7803 Shaftesbury Dr., Sylvania, OH, 43560. Oregon Fest 2013 Planning Meetings will be held March 21, April 11 & 25 and May 2, 9 & 16 at 6:30 p.m. the Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Oregon Fest will be held May 19 from noon-6 p.m. on Dustin Rd. Info: Fest@bex.net or call 419913-3337. All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Supper March 23, 4-6 p.m., First St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 1121 Grasser St. Includes meat and meatless sauce, salad, bread, homemade desserts, beverage, and 50/50 raffle. Wheelchair accessibility for dining on first floor. Details by calling the church at 419-6937128 or Bob Berry at 419 693-4578. PERI Chapter #93 Meeting March 28, 1 p.m., Oregon Fire Station #2, 1002 S. Wheeling St. Speaker, business meeting, refreshments and fellowship. All PERS retirees welcome. Catholics Returning Home, a six-week series will meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. beginning April 3 in the Family Life Center at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium Rd. Informal sharing and an update

of the Catholic faith for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers about returning to the Church. Info: Carol at 419-691-3562 the Parish at 419-693-1150. Theology with Toast meets the 2nd Wed. of every month at 10 a.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S Wynn Rd. No reservations needed. Coffee & rolls at 9:30 a.m. Info: Alice at 419-698-0405. Card Party April 16, noon, First St. John Lutheran Church, 2471 Seaman St. Lunch, donation drawing. Reservations: 419-691-5506 or 419-691-7222. Divorce Care Support Group meets Mon. 7-8:30 p.m., through April 29 in Room B of the Family Life Center, St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 212 N. Stadium Rd. Info: 419-693-1150. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., storytime registrations being accepted for: Family Storytime (ages 2-7) meets Tues. 7-7:30 p.m., through March 19; Babytime (ages 1-2) meets Wed. through March 20, 10:30-10:50 a.m.; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), meets Thurs. through March 21, 10:30-11 a.m. Registration required. Call 419259-5250 for info. Lenten Fish Fries, March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 4-7 p.m., St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, Coy and Navarre. Dine in or carry out. Info: 419-691-9400 ABLE (Advocates for Basic Legal Equality) Mobile BeneďŹ t Bank will be at the Oregon Branch Library the 2nd Wed. of every month from 2:30-5 p.m. to assist people with basic legal issues and applications for public benefits. One-on-One Computer Training available by appointment at Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Registration required by calling 419259-5250. Classes offered Thurs. at 2 p.m. and Sat. at 9:30 a.m. Oregon Area Pastors Fellowship Luncheon held the first Wed. of every month, noon, American Family Table on Wheeling St. Book Discussion Group meets every 3rd Tues., 1 p.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. 419-259-5250. â&#x20AC;&#x153;James Wes Hancockâ&#x20AC;? 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. Sunoco Retirees meet for lunch the 1st Mon. of each month, 11:15 a.m., Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Rd. Reservations: Al McEwen 419-8933075. East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis meet the 2nd & 4th Mon. of the month at noon in the basement level at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. 419-693-4458. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Eastern Club.â&#x20AC;? Maumee Bay Country Quiltersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guild meets the first Tues. of the month in the Board Room at Mercy St. Charles Hospital at 6:45 p.m. Guest fee for the meeting is $5. Persons having questions concerning this meeting or the guild may call 419693-8173

Bono Annual Spring Rummage Sale, March 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; March 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ($2 Bag day), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1105 Elliston Rd., just off SR 2. Info: 419-836-7681.

Elmore Crafters Wanted for Woodmore Select Baseball Craft Show to be held March 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Woodmore High School Multipurpose Room, 633 Fremont St. Info: visit www. woodmoreselectbaseball.com or call Esteban Reyes at 419-345-4104. Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. and every Sat. from 5-9 p.m. Questions: 419-392-1112. The Cash Basis Annual Financial Report of the Harris-Elmore Public Library for the year that ended Dec. 31, 2012 is available for inspection at the Library, 328 Toledo St. Call Julie Bergman, fiscal officer, at 419-862-2573 for an appointment. Storytimes for Preschool-Age Children offered Wed. at 11 a.m., Harris-Elmore Library, 328 Toledo St. Book discussion group meets the 4th Thurs. of each month at 10:30 a.m. New members welcome. Info: 419-862-2482. Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tues. & Thurs. at noon. Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before. Blood pressure & blood sugar checks the 4th Tues. of the month; bingo the 4th Tues. of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874. Elmore Card Players Meet Thurs. evenings at 7 p.m. at the Elmore Retirement Center.

Genoa All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast featuring pancakes & sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy, March 24, 8 a.m.1 p.m., Genoa Legion Hall, 302 West St. Carryouts available. For Legion Hall rental information, call Tom at 419-460-3265. Preschool Storytime meets Tues. at 11 a.m. at the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. Book Discussion Groups meet the 3rd Thurs. of the month at 9:30 a.m. & the 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m., Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. Call 419-8553380 to reserve a book.

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Country convenience. 3BD/2BA brick ranch in rural Lake Township. $124,900. Minutes from major highways and Crossroads Shopping Center. Call 419-972-4252 for an appointment.

Elmore, 17781 W. Riverside, luxury country living overlooking Portage River, very private, completely remodeled, 3900 sf, 4br, 2.5 baths, walk-out basement, marble, granite, custom woodworking, professional landscaping, terraces, and large covered porch. Very unique. $440,000. 17781riversidedrive.com

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Construction Electricity Instructor 5+ years experience. Qualifications and application found at www.PentaCareerCenter.org EOE DAY CAMP AND NATURE PROGRAM STAFF Metroparks of the Toledo Area is looking for qualified individuals to deliver day camp and nature programming at Wildwood Preserve and other parks. Some college education in an environmental field and experience working with children, camp counselor or outdoor education experience required. Seasonal positions, 40 hours/week, May through August or longer. Lead camp coordinator $10.22 per hour; nature program interpreter, $9.28/hr. Go to www.metroparkstoledo.com for complete job requirements and descriptions; must submit online application and resume by 3/31/13. EOE Drivers: CDL A Teams Owner Operators & Company Drivers Wanted. $1000 Sign On Bonus for O/O Dedicated Lanes *Great Home Time *Safety Bonus Program *Benefits available after 90 days. 6 months verifiable exp. Call 502-664-1433 Drivers: Co & OWNER-OP's. Solo's or Teams. Dedicated Routes Available. Dry Vans/Flatbeds. Excellent Pay/ Home Weekly Free Plate program. No Upfront Costs. CDL-A, 2yrs exp. 866-946-4322 Drivers: Start up to $.40 per Mile. Home Weekly. CDL-A, 6 Mos. OTR Exp. Required. 50 Brand New Coronados You'll be Proud to Drive! 877705-9261 Drivers: Want a Professional Career? Haul Flatbed Loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.41-.51cpm! CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/AA 800628-3408 www.trinitytrucking.com

Painter Experienced, self motivated, common sense, dependable. Drug-free workplace Must have own transportation 419-360-4120

Seasonal Job Fair Saturday, March 23, 2013 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4pm Maumee Bay Lodge 1750 State Park Rd. #2 Oregon, OH 43616 EOE/M/F/D/V

Are you in need of a housekeeper, I do general/deep housecleaning also run errands (doctor's appointments, groceries, etc), or just some companionship for your loved one or just someone to provide loving pet care in your home while you're gone? Flexible hours and competitive wage. 419-464-5826.

Part-time graphic artist, proficient in CorelDRAW and Photoshop needed to create racing related graphics. email resume to: applications@cros.net

Certified Nurse Aid with seven years experience in alzheimer, dementia, epileptic, and level challenged patients has opening to care for your loved one. Also patients who are convalescing from surgery, rehab process or in need of companionship. 419-720-9234 Jill.

Receptionist/Secretary. Quickbooks experience required. Pay based on qualifications. Please mail resume to: P.O. Box 169- H, Millbury, OH 43447,.

Child care provided in my Oregon home or your home, volunteer parttime at Lucas County Children Services, references and very reasonable. Robin 567-218-4251

Sales Dream If you like sales and are not afraid to speak in front of small groups, call 866-703-4414 full or part-time.

Father of three is looking for work . Experienced in Sales; Would like to sell cars.. Any days, any hours. Call 419-559-3212

SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number. Small, family owned business looking to hire for full and part time positions. You must have a valid driver's license, CDL's a plus but not necessary. Hours are Monday through Friday; 8am to 4:30pm for full time. Must be capable of climbing ladders and doing some heavy lifting. May stay some nights out of town. Experience not necessary, will train on the job. Must be willing to work. If interested or have any questions please call 419-637-7700.

Seeking work for in home health care in the greater Toledo area. I have several years of experience and can care for any ability level providing daily personal needs with compassion. I am dependable with reliable transportation. 419-206-9056

A former nanny has 1 opening in my Oregon home. I offer fun, education and lots of love, first aid & CPR 419-972-7109

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Child care in my Millbury home, with references, non-smoking, free meals, CPR Certified, lots of TLC. 419-836-7672.

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

Tax prep 20 yrs. experience, $65 long form, includes everything. Federal, State, City, E-file. 419-913-1089

* Antiques * Buying all types and estates, including old toys, advertising items, Watches. 419-351-7014 or 419-6915808 Antiques, furniture, lamps, paintings, pottery. Stony Ridge Antiques. 419-837-3068 and 419-837-5490 We buy name brand brass & woodwind instruments and old drums and drum parts any condition,guitars and tube amplifiers. Dr. Dave's Band Aide 2048 Starr Ave., Toledo. 419-693-3900

$ Buying WANTED $ all items Gold - Silver - Platinum â&#x20AC;˘ Coin Collections â&#x20AC;˘ Pocketwatches â&#x20AC;˘ Old Wristwatches Michael Tadsen Jewelers 4201 Woodville Rd., Northwood

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Family of 4 desperately seeking 3bedroom home to rent in Lake School District 419-340-2069.

Novena to St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St Jude helper of the hopeless pray for us. Amen. Say this prayer nine times for nine days and it will be answered. Prayer must be republished. St. Jude, thank you for prayers answered. LD

Electrical Service Changes from fuses to breakers, 100/200 etc., House Wiring Specialist, 567-277-5333 (local)

For Your Wedding Grosjean Photography Call Ken or LaRae at 419-836-9754 Have Scissors/Will Travel Experienced hair care that comes to homebound disabled persons. All hair services provided. Available 5 days a week. Servicing Oregon, Genoa, Walbridge, Perrysburg Twp, and South Toledo Call Patty K. at 419-283-9628

BAY AREA Looking for Clean Fill Dirt? Rock bottom prices. Free delivery. Bobcat services available. Call MIKE 419-350-8662 Hardwood Flooring, Refinishing, Installation, and Repair Work. 18-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 Member BBB 419-836-4574/419-304-0583

TRUCK DRIVER Helena Chemical Company is looking for experienced Truck Drivers for Seasonal Work (6 to 8 weeks). This position will make deliveries, load and unload product, utilize a forklift, and perform General Warehouse Duties. Class A CDL and the ability to operate a Forklift required. Pre-employment Drug Screen required. Must be 21 years of age. For consideration please call 419-855-7778 and have resume available. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part time administrative assistant needed to provide support to office staff and managers. Will be required to work 16-24 hours per week, and up to 40 hours occasionally. Duties include filling in for other positions in the office, including payroll. Must have at least 2-3 years of previous administrative experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Publisher. Previous experience in JDE a plus. Must be flexible and communicate well both verbally and written. Strong interpersonal skills a must. Please apply at: Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties 755 Lime Road, Woodville, OH 43469 EOE

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR Person needed for supervision of the electrical department for a large lime plant and quarry operation. Job duties include directing a union hourly workforce in the troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting of plant electrical equipment and installation of new electrical equipment. Must be knowledgeable in electrical systems, 3-phase high-voltage power distribution, MCC, VFD, control circuits, transformers, electric motors, programmable logic controls and other automated equipment. Candidate must have strong electrical and computer skills. Will be required to work on all shifts and weekends. A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience is required. HS graduate or equivalent required. Associate degree in electrical preferred. Salary commensurate with ability and experience. Benefit package available. Send resumes to: K. S. Emch Martin Marietta 755 Lime Road, Woodville, OH 43469 EOE

(2) cemetery lots at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, both for $1990. Savings of $410. 419-849-3631.

General house cleaning and offices. Reasonable, 30 yrs. experience and referenses. 419-6661753 Let The Sun Shine In! Sunshine Cleaning Services. 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Coni, 419514-4136. Need Help Cleaning? 30 years experience. Free Estimates. 419-514-4136.

KNIERIEM PAINTING & WALLPAPERING EXTERIOR-INTERIOR Painting & wall papering; Interior wood refinishing; man lifts; airless spray; power wash & blasting; silicone seal; refinishing aluminum siding; residential; church, farm. EXPERIENCED FREE ESTIMATES *SENIOR & WINTER RATES* 419-862-2000 GRAYTOWN OR 419-697-1230 NORTHWOOD

Jake's Drywall We service Northwest Ohio. No job is too big or too small. 20 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 419-360-3522

BAY AREA *Landscaping *Yard leveling *Demolition *Hauling *Bobcat services. We have great clean fill dirt! Exceptionally cheap prices! "Free Delivery" CALL MIKE at 419-350-8662

Affordable roofing, garages, flat roofs , new roofs or repairs, big or small, license, insured, 419-2424222 FREE ESTIMATES.

Michael's Roofing and Construction All types and any repairs. 30 yrs. Experience 419-836-1620

*Outdoor Power Equipment Repair & Service For the Home, Lawn, Farm & Garden Generators, Riding Mowers, Log Splitters, Trimmers, Edgers, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, Leaf Blowers, etc. Track Record of Professional Service and Happy Customers Reasonable Rates 419-260-8990

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"

Roofer & Company LLC (Previously Hatfield Roofing) Commercial and Residential All Types ,Re-roof and Repair Senior Discount/Free Estimates Reasonable, BBB 419-836-9863

BAY AREA Looking for Clean Fill Dirt? Rock bottom prices. Free delivery. Bobcat services available. Call MIKE 419-350-8662

Ivan's Tree Service Serving Toledo & Surrounding Counties for 32 years! Rated A+ from BBB Free Estimates & Reasonable Rates *Expert Removal *Trimming *Shaping *Complete Clean-Up Fully Insured. 419-693-9964

HEARING NOTICE Oregon City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers on applications for placement of farmland into Agricultural Districts for the following: 30 acres located at 6862 Seaman Road owned by Jeffrey Navarre; 39.012 acres located at 7050 Navarre Avenue, 39.012 acres located at 7150 Navarre Avenue, 57.146 acres located at 6701 Navarre Avenue, and 13.8 acres located at 381 S. Norden Road, owned by Perry Buchanan III, et al; and 18.75 acres located at 3935 Corduroy Road, owned by Bolan Muchewicz et al. Kathleen Hufford, Finance Director

www.presspublications.com Public Auction March 23, 2013 @ 10:00 am Jerusalem Township Firehall 9501 Jerusalem Rd. (St. Rt. 2) Curtice, OH 43412 Furniture: Rope bed, Writing desk, drop leaf & Gate leg dining tables, tea cart, end tables, Victorian chair, wood chairs, wash stand, wood stool (112 yrs. old), old- slipper rocking chair. Glass: Fenton, Blenko hand blown bottle, 3-Sets of Spode dishes, China Williamsburg, Singapore, Misc. dishes- Pink Pastorial 1790 England, many Pcs. Flow Blue, Milk Glass, Heisy Transfer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;1840â&#x20AC;? Blue & white, Bennington, Lenox, collectible glasses, White Ironstone Bowls- covered casseroles- chamber pot & tooth brush holder, tea sets, teapots, Cracker barrel, Fostoria, lazy susan, Sponge ware ( blue & white), Cobalt Blue glasses, Cambridge, hand painted dishes some German & French, Hen on Nest, Royal Ruby, Imperial creamer & Celery Dishes. Household: Framed mirrors, misc. lamps, lamp shades, Tiny Tailor Mending Mach. Collectibles: Old picture made of human hair, Old Kitchen Aid Mixer w/access., w/books & original metal cab., Pencils of the Presidents, Pewter tea pot & other pieces, Sterling bowl & salt pepper, silver plated items, Ships captain decanter, Fox Deluxe Beer sign, 20 gal. crock, stomper, Hamilton Jones 1870 crock, grey w/blue design jug, wicker doll carriage, Ginny dolls, Bavarian dolls & Dolls in boxes, Nantucket baskets, old cookbooks, oil lamps, oil carriage lamps, old photos, frames & prints, old viewer pictures, framed sampler, â&#x20AC;&#x153;1957â&#x20AC;? Rural Am. Calendar, child's tea set & Cups & saucers, wooden trays, bottles, Red Dog Saloon Tokens of Pleasure, ash trays, lighters, porcelain, Cast iron Griswold & Wagner, cover dish w/duck lid, salt & peppers, Prisms, bone china roses, knife rests, old glass lamp shade, Candle sticks (brass, pewter, glass, others), rolling pins, dough & carving boards, hat boxes, Cigar box, old X-mas Orn.(from the 50s), Shale art, Occupied Japan, Bisque, Cheese boxes, Precious Moments, Snow Babies, Wooden Oval bowl, Butter bowl & Paddles, Mustache Mugs W/Brushes, Misc: Older linens, Misc. books, fashion book -1920s, sea glass, Hair Saver, Coffee grinder & more. Terms: cash/check ID for bid number. All items sold as is where is. No warranty. Go to Auctionzip.com #4464 for more information

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TERMS: 10% buyers' premium. $2,000.00 down day of sale (non-refundable) Property sold as is where is. Purchasers shall rely on their own inspections of property and records. Sale is not contingent on financing or inspections. Any other terms & conditions will be announced day of sale.

Household: Electric Stove, electric dryer, refrigerator, microwave, table & chairs, book cases, 50s style double bedroom set, tableware, misc. kitchen items. Misc: Wheel chair, Organ, Pictures, speakers, VCR, DVD's, CD's, clock, lamps - hanging, table & dresser, Santa musical toy box, Binoculars, Game boy Booster, Bally Centaur pinball machine, 5-Vending machines for stickers & tattoos. Collectibles: Stainless steel canister set, Lava lamp, oil lamp, ammo boxes, Mickey Mouse in box, Misc. Christmas dec., Pee Wee Herman talking doll, vintage wall & mantel clocks, Zenith transistor radio, Illuma Storm, records. Electronics: Realistic 3 head reel to reel player & Sony -150 reel to reel tapes 50 +, Motorola Ham Radio, Lysco Transmaster, Midland 14 channel, Radio Shack 100 channel scanner, C5 Duel FM transceiver, turntables & Lg. radio. Tools: Soldering gun, heat gun, angle grinder, drill, circular saw, pry bar, new lead cord, open & box end wrenches & misc tools. Misc.Garage: Yard tools, 2-wheel cart, appliance cart, wheel barrows, alum. ladder & more. This is a small auction. Be on time. Owner: Lillian Coleman & the late Jerry Coleman Go to Auctionzip.com # 4464 or www.belkofersauctionservice.com for complete list & pictures. TERMS: cash/check ID for bid number. Items sold as is where is. No warranty!

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3ft. x 4ft. Roll Out Tool Drawer. Fits Light Trucks or Mini Vans. Great for Handyman or Construction Worker $300.00 OBO. 419-836-8648 5HP Rototiller, $150. Pink Highchair and walker $30 for both. Big gas grill, $75. Dining room outfit w/6 chairs and hutch, $125. 42â&#x20AC;? flatscreen TV (needs parts) $50. 32â&#x20AC;? TV, $75. 419691-3841 Bed liner out of '98 Dodge Short Bed with Tailgate Cover. Good Shape Only in Truck for 3 months. $450.00. 419-836-8648 Cabbage Patch Dolls $5 each and other Collectibles. 419-855-7038.

Cub Cadet 107 lawn tractor w/mower deck, 42" snow blower all in good condition-$900 419262-0015. Tools For Sale Black & Decker 10â&#x20AC;? Mitre Box $60.00 Air Floor Nailer for 1/2â&#x20AC;? & 3/4â&#x20AC;? Flooring, used one job, extra nails. $90.00 419-691-3799

INSIDE GARAGE SALE and BAKE SALE Sponsored by Welker-Smith American Legion Auxiliary Saturday April 6, 2013 8:00am-4:00pm American Legion Hall Gibsonburg $6.00 per Table Set up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Friday, April 5, 3-6:00pm Contact: Mari Ann Jividen, 419-855-4190 Eleanor Knieriem, 419-637-2572

Hi, I'm Bashful, and my name describes me perfectly! I'm a shy and reserved little gal that takes a bit to open up and explore new surroundings. I do enjoy snuggling up with my siblings and playing tag with them. In true kitten fashion I love taking long naps and I can nap anytime, anywhere! I would do best in a home that will give me time to warm up and lots of love and affection. Please stop out and meet me today, I know you won't be disappointed! woodcountyhumanesociety.com

Spring into spring with a new best friend! Well hello there, my name is Phyllis and I am looking for a committed relationship. I love long walks in the spring time air and I love to play and snuggle. I am about 2-3 years old and I am currently available for adoption at the Lucas County Dog Warden. There are about 60 pooches currently available for adoption and the LCDW is always looking for volunteers to come and walk the dogs as well as donations of blankets, dogs treats and toys. You can stop by the LCDW at 410 S Erie St or check them out on Facebook and Petfinder.com. Please adopt a new best friend today!

Hi, my name is ROLLO and I am a very nice and big boy (60 lbs). I love to play, but the couch is one of my favorite places too. I will need a fenced in yard to keep me safe. Small children are not recommended, ONLY due to the fact, that I am a big boy.Afamily who is home a chunk of the day would be perfect, as I love my humans. I will need a firm owner and of course, a fenced yard to play in. I am smart and love to play ball. See me on our Facebook page as I have alot more pictures. I'm neutered, have all my shots, am microchiped and house trained. I am just a big goofy boy. youluckydogrescue.com

Notice of Proposed Major Utility Facility FACILITY DESCRIPTION Oregon Clean Energy, LLC proposes to construct, own and operate an 800 megawatt (MW) gas fired, combined cycle power station, Oregon Clean Energy Center, to be located on approximately 30 acres in a commercial/industrial zoned area located on North Lallendorf Road near the intersection of York Road in the City of Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio. LOCATION AND GENERAL LAYOUT The general location and planned project layout of Oregon Clean Energy Center is shown on the map below.

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Oregon Clean Energy, LLC has an Application to construct, operate and maintain the Oregon Clean Energy Center pending before the Ohio Power Siting Board. The assigned docket number for the Application is Case No. 12-2959-ELBGN, and copies of all filings in the case can be located at the Ohio Power Siting Board website at (http://www.opsb.ohio.gov) by scrolling down to "Pending Cases" and selecting the case by name or docket number. To view the filings, click the case number for the case record. DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING

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A local public hearing, pursuant to Section 4906.08 (C), Revised Code, where the Board shall accept written or oral testimony from any person. The local public hearing date is Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., at Oregon City Council Chambers, 5330 Seaman Road Oregon, Ohio 43616; and,

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Pool Table 8', 1 piece slate, excellent condition, $1,000. 419-470-9613

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OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON PROPOSED FACILITY Buying Quality Antiques, From single to whole estates, Also old toys, advertising items, watches, pottery419-351-7014 Serious Collector Buying Old Historical Pin backs, Badges, Ribbons (Political Advertising) Pre 1960 Baseball Cards. 419-304-7076

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The public will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed facility. As noted above, the local public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. Oregon City Council Chambers, 5330 Seaman Road Oregon, Ohio 43616. PUBLICATION OF INITIAL PUBLIC NOTICE An initial public notice regarding the proposed facility and non-adjudicatory and adjudicatory hearings was published in the Toledo Blade on February 8, 2013. An initial public notice regarding the proposed facility and non-adjudicatory and adjudicatory hearings was published in The Press on February 11, 2013.

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Female Pomeranian puppy, $150 OBO. 419-320-0385 or 419-3415355.

YOU LUCKY DOG VOLUNTEER OPORTUNITY Our pooches are in need of a play/socializing time volunteer on Fridays and Saturdays from 10a - 12 noon and every other Thursday from 10 - 12 noon. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy a Rescue dog while they are waiting for their forever home. Please call to set up a time to visit us and meet our rescues. There is minimal "housework" involved. WOOF You Lucky Dog, Inc 419-691-1375 youluckydogrescue.com youluckydog@bex.net

Young healthy male cat, brownish gray mix, neutered and declawed, owner passed, must find new home. 419-691-5076

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My name is COLBIE and I am a smart, playful charmer of a companion. I am a young adult who is spayed, micro chipped and have all my shots. I will need a home with my humans home most of the day and an active family. I get along with everyone (cats?). My most favorite trick is to play with you. I settle down nicely. My yard needs to be fenced to keep me safe, along with my new family of children :). I am a good girl. youluckydogrescue.com

1998 Monte Carlo, 1-owner, high mileage, excellent maintenance. $2,000. 419-349-1152.

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ABSOLUTELY FREE Valid only with this ad

21270 SR 579 Williston

836-7461

Licensed & Insured New & Old Homewiring Specialists 1556 Oak St/At Oakdale Toledo, OH 43605

(419) 691-8284

Carpet Cleaning

Family Owned & Operated Since 1942

COUNTRY CHARM

Excavating

Cleaning & Restoration LLC Since 1988 Carpeting & Upholstery Cleaning Emergency Water Removal General House Cleaning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Certified By I.I.C.R.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

419-836-8942

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Concrete

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Adam Turner

419-559-1291

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419-836-9650/419-466-6432 Handyman

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MARK 419-855-4161

(419) 367-8282 www.handytoledo.com

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Hauling

BAY AREA CONCRETE

B & G HAULING

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

Veterans & Senior Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Discounts Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured

Mike Halka

419-350-8662 Oregon, OH

WEEKEND DELIVERIES â&#x20AC;˘Stone & Dirt Hauling â&#x20AC;˘Bobcat Service â&#x20AC;˘Demolition & Hauling â&#x20AC;˘Concrete Removal

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419-340-0857 419-862-8031

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1971 Rupp Enduro Mini Bike 5hp Tec. Needs Help! $350.00 419-662-3958

Gray Plumbing

If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavy ... and you want it hauled in or out ...

25 Years Experience **** 24 HR. SERVICE **** D.O.T. Certified. Insured/Bonded All Major Credit Cards Accepted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Senior Discount â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER

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BOBCAT SERVICES We can work directly with your Insurance Company

2003 Dodge Ram 1500, Hemi, 93,800 miles, black, 4x4, 4-door, asking $12,500. Call 419-707-4384 with offer.

Burkin Self Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Camper Storage Inside & Outside

â&#x20AC;˘ Inside Auto Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Personal Storage

St. Rt. 51, South of Elmore 419-862-2127

If Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an Expert and want to get involved... CALL 836-2221. Deadline: 11 a.m. Thursday

Hauling

SNOW REMOVAL

2000 Dodge Ram, burgandy, 100k, asking $6500 OBO. 419-340-8794

1979 Yamaha SB snowmobile $500.00. Call 419-862-2506 for info.

Roofing

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Jim Gray

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Senior Discount â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Licensed & Insured 30 Years Experience

419-691-7958

419-308-0073

OREGON PLUMBING

Septic Tank Cleaning

Storage

MAUMEE BAY SELF STORAGE 7640 Jerusalem Road (Rt 2) (419)836-4000

Multi-sized Units - Outside storage Security fence - 7 day access â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make every effort to accommodate YOU.â&#x20AC;?

Call An Expert! Water Conditioning

No Jobs Too Small Insured - Bonded

836-7461

Licensed Master Plumber Roy Bomyea

Lawn Mowing

Remodeling

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Musser

MILLBURY MOWING & SNOW REMOVAL

Restoration & Remodeling, Inc

419-860-0329 419-836-7989 ksteinhurst@woh.rr.com

Additions - Decks - Bathrooms Exteriors - Windows - Kitchens Licensed - Insured - Bonded In Business for over 30 years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Estimates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BBB Senior Discounts PRO

Lawn Services

419-691-0131

JERRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAWN CARE AND SNOW REMOVAL Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Residential

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PHONE (419) 340-1418

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Phone 419-944-0359

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419-304-8666 Painting

O PRProfessional Remodelers Organization

www.musserremodeling.com E-mail: remoc1@bex.net No job too small or too big

Roofing

ACE ROOFING Roofs/Gutters Siding/Windows Your Owens Corning Preferred Contractor

INSURED - O/C Lifetime Shingles PREFERRED CONTRACTOR â&#x20AC;˘ Better than the typical A+ BBB rated contractor. We have a clean record. Call BBB at 419-531-3116. Check on all contractors. RECENTLY CHOSEN TO INSTALL ROOFS FOR OWENS CORNING PRESIDENT & COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION PRESIDENT BECAUSE OF OUR EXCELLENT REPUTATION

419-836-1946 419-470-7699 ACEROOF.net Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Call An Amateur, Call An Expert!

Terry 419-708-6027 Josh 419-704-7443

BLUE LINE ROOFING

R & H PAINTING & POWERWASHING Interior - Exterior Specializing in Aluminum & Vinyl Siding Insured - Free Estimates â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Job Too Small or Bigâ&#x20AC;?

419-726-4872

Septic Tank Cleaning & Portable Restrooms For All Events

â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed & Insured Since 1964 â&#x20AC;˘ Senior & Veteran Discounts â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates with no pressure

AFFORDABLE PRICES HIGH QUALITY WORK OUTSTANDING REPUTATION

419-691-2524 www.BlueLineRoof.com

PEARL

Water Conditioning We specialize in premium Water Conditioning systems at discount prices

419-874-4653

Serving the area for over 50 years

Call Tom Kunkle 419-494-2313

Your Services Change Your Prices Change Why Does Your Yellow Page Ad Stay The Same? An ad should be flexible... Like your business. Not chiseled in stone like a stagnant yellow page ad.

- FREE ESTIMATES Senior Discounts

S andwisch Painting â&#x20AC;˘Interior â&#x20AC;˘Exterior â&#x20AC;˘Residential - Commercial

C & L SANITATION, INC.

419-693-8736

21270 SR 579 Williston

1997 Dodge Ram, 1500, 4x4, 5.9L, Project truck, 267,000mi., lifted, Reg Cab, Short Box, 2 Sets of Tires, Spare Parts $1,200 OBO. 269-5790678

Plumbing

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Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat (10-6pm) 419-244-2525.

Hauling

â&#x20AC;˘ Home Repair Specialists â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial & Residential

Commercial / Residential Maintenance and Repair Licensed and Insured

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L. HOLLINGWORTH

SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED AND GIFTED 824 Sixth Street, Toledo, OH 43605

Now Enrolling!

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ALAN MILLER JEWELERS March 21st – 23rd, 2011 AS A PREFERRED MON. MARCH 18TH CUSTOMER, you have the - SAT. MARCH 23RD

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3239 Navarre Ave. • Oregon, Ohio • 419.693.4311 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10 - 6, Thurs. 10 - 8, Sat. 10 - 5 www.alanmillerjewelers.com *All sales ﬁnal. Sorry no layaways or special orders. Pandora and Kameleon are excluded from this event.