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By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com For State Representative Tim Brown, the most compelling testimony in favor of legalizing certain forms of medical marijuana came from people who had tried legally prescribed medicine and found no relief.

As a member of the House Select Committee on Medical Marijuana, the Bowling Green Republican heard hours of testimony. But what really stirred him was the testimony of those who felt they had exhausted all the prescription drugs available to them to address their medical needs.

The committee unanimously approved a substitute bill last week and sent it to the House floor where it also passed.

“For some the relief came in the form of a patch, or a pill or an oil,” Brown said Wednesday. “Some had no THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). Some had a level of THC. That part was a concern to me.

Did I want to approve a medicinal version of marijuana that would make somebody high? After listening to a lot of testimony I came to the conclusion there are a lot of prescription drugs that make people high or impaired. And to be a benefit to some people perhaps they need that version and we shouldn’t arbitrarily rule that out.

“That part of the testimony was revealing to me because I went into this thinking maybe we shouldn’t approve anything that has a THC level in it that makes someone high. I looked in parents’ eyes, and in some cases they’re with their child, who was in a wheelchair, and I’m told the child seizes 300 times a day and that some versions of medicinal marijuana reduce the number of seizures to a handful. That parent only wants the ability to make their child’s life better and to carry that child’s medicine without fear of arrest. It’s hard to not sympathize with both that child’s life and the mother’s life.”

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Mike Ferner, top photo, far right, and other protestors gathered at the East Toledo Family Center where Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson spoke last Wednesday.

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Oregon looks into buying drone

By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Oregon has applied for a state grant that would fund an unmanned aircraft system, or “drone,” which would assist the police and fire departments in rescue situations.

Toledo and Lucas County would share the drone and contribute towards the $75,000 cost.

The drone would assist in tactical operations, search and rescue, criminal investigations, traffic crash reconstruction, crime scene mapping and the identification of trouble spots in fighting fires. It could also be used in assessing the needs for resources and the extent of damages after major disasters, such as floods and tornados.

City Administrator Mike Beazley said council has not yet approved of the pur-

chase.

“Although we’ve applied for a grant, it doesn’t necessarily mean we’re going to do it. But the reality is, Oregon abuts Lake Erie. We have problems with people out on the ice, people getting lost on kayaks, and we’ve had some tragedies on our shoreline,” he said. “We are now going through the formal stages of talking about it, but we are interested in it. We’ll probably make a decision in the next two months.”

According to a memorandum of understanding to form a regional Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) unit signed by Oregon Police Chief Mike Navarre, Toledo Police Chief George Kral, and Lucas County Sheriff John Tharp, each agrees to fund any cost of the drone not covered by grants, based on the following formula: 45 percent paid by the Toledo Police Department, 45

percent paid by the Oregon Police Division, with the remaining 10 percent paid for by the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office.

More discussion The city’s Safety Committee recently met to learn about the possibility of buying the drone. Councilman Tim Zale, chairman of the Safety Committee, said he expects further discussion before it goes before city council.

“There’s a lot we don’t know,” said Zale, a retired Oregon police officer. “It’s an expensive purchase.”

The idea to buy a drone was brought up in the police department last year, said Zale.

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But he has heard concerns from the public about its cost as well as privacy issues.

Zale said he would also like to know more about how the drone would be shared with Toledo and Lucas County.

“I’m really having a difficult time with that. As people get more well versed in using it, they’re going to want it all the time.

Where would it be housed at, and what situations are we going to actually use it for?

I’ve got to justify to my constituents that we’re going to spend thousands on a piece of equipment that potentially might not even be here. So I don’t know how it’s going to work. I’m not opposed to it yet. I just have concerns about it,” said Zale. “We also don’t know if Toledo City Council would approve, and Lucas County Commissioners would pay that kind of money.”

Privacy issues Some have concerns the drone could be used to “spy” on the public, he said.

“That is nothing that we’re going to do here in Oregon. We would use it for specific applications that would probably be in small areas, besides Lake Erie.”

And considering the city’s extensive shoreline along the lake, the drone would aid in the rescue of people who have gone missing after falling out of boats, he added.

“The drone would be a great idea to look for those people. With this drone, we could be in the city watching what the drone is doing on a large screen monitor,” he said.

The drone could also be used in active shooter and barricaded suspect scenarios.

“It could monitor the windows to see where the suspect is at,” said Zale. “It is the new wave of technology. I think all police and fire departments one day will have them. Fire departments will be able to use them to check hot spots in buildings with the infrared camera, and fly over a refinery fire to see where the problem is at.”

A specified number of public safety officials from Oregon, Toledo and Lucas County would be trained and certified to operate the drone.

The city has researched the use of drones by other communities, such as the Michigan State police, according to Beazley.

“They have made extensive use of it.

There are quite a number of communities in Ohio using it, too. It’s an emerging use for communities,” said Beazley.

In March, the city of Fremont used a

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Top photo, far right, Bernard Jolicoeur and Mireille Croteau, of Sherbrooke, Quebec join other birders along the boardwalk at Magee Marsh for The Biggest Week in American Birding. Jolicoeur calls this area "the mecca of birding," and has written about his birding experiences at Magee and Metzger Marshes for the Quebec birding magazine "Oiseaux." The two have been birding since the 1970's and this is their third year visiting Northwest Ohio. Bottom left, Alex Lytten, left, of Howard Farms, checks on bird sightings while Sam Danko, Lambertville, Michigan, gets photos. Bottom right, the family that birds together stays together. Brent and Kristy Taylor, Lansing, Michigan, with their son Austin and daughter Charlotte who was in charge of the bird check-off list. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

Brown moved by testimony Continued from front page ment, employers, labor, alcohol and drug addiction treatment agencies, mental health agencies, and patients.

The commission would have the authority to license medical marijuana cultivators, processors, retail dispensaries and labs as well as register qualifying physicians.

The bill specifies by statute only oils, tinctures, plant material, edibles and patches may be used and sets the allowable THC content for plant material at between 3 and 35 percent and extracts to have a THC content of not more than 70 percent.

The bill also prohibits the smoking of medical marijuana but allows for vaporization.

Patients are required to be registered with the commission but the bill authorizes a registered caregiver to possess marijuana on behalf of a registered patient and assist the patient in the use of the marijuana.

Patients or caregivers are prohibited from having more than a 90-day supply of medical marijuana as determined by the patient’s physician.

“This was the right thing to do on behalf of many Ohioans,” Brown said. “We’re

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For some the relief came in the form of a patch, or a pill or an oil.

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Project Lifesaver Zale said he would like the city to conduct research on other models of drones that might be cheaper, but be just as effective as the more expensive one.

The “military-grade” drone the city is looking at buying is from Sentera, of Richfield, Minnesota. It is equipped with software and antennae for Project Lifesaver, which helps locate people with cognitive disabilities that may cause them to wander.

Project Lifesaver involves attaching a personal transmitter to the wrists or ankles of people with autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s or other mental issues. If they get lost, the drone would be able to track the signal.

“Right now, we can do that with GPS in cars or on foot. But the range of that is 200 feet. With the drone, it’s two miles,” said Zale. Lucas County and Toledo are not involved in Project Lifesaver, he added.

The drone could also be used to map crime and traffic crash scenes “right down to the inch for us,” he said.

“As the drone goes overhead, it takes photos of different quadrants of a crime and crash scene areas. Then it drops pins in those areas where we want measurements, and it actually measures those areas for you,” he said.

The remote controlled drone is described as a “quad copter” with four blades.

“We could only fly it as high as 400 feet, per FAA regulations. It comes equipped with a camera and infrared camera,” said Zale.

rolling it out slowly with very tight guard rails. Almost everyone recognizes the California system is a joke. If we do get something wrong it will be easily amendable through the Ohio Revised Code.”

Rep. Michael Ashford, D-Toledo, and Rep. Steve Arndt, R – Port Clinton, also supported the bill.

Ashford said the bill, “Gives children and families who have chronic and severe illnesses an opportunity to enjoy a better quality of life.”

Rep. Teresa Fedor, D-Toledo, voted against the bill, saying it included “unfair economic penalties” for working people who seek treatment.

The bill was referred to the Senate’s Government Oversight and Reform Committee.

Pool, racquetball hours B-C-S Schools has announced new times for Adult Lap Swims at the Oak Harbor High School Pool.

The pool is open to all adults and community members 18 and over in the district, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. in May and June.

Racquetball courts will also be open to adults during these times.

Additional dates may be added on the district website (www.bcssd.com) if there is good community response.

Pool admission is $2 for district residents, payable at the door. The racquet ball court fee is $2.

Call the B-C-S Board of Education office at 419-898-6210 for more info.

Solomon hosting run Solomon Lutheran School is hosting the 3rd Annual 5Kay Race and 1-mile Kid’s Fun Run Saturday, May 21.

The annual event is held in celebration of Kay Nickelsen who retired in 2014 after teaching at Solomon for 37 years.

Participants, volunteers and sponsors can get more information and register through the school website at solomonelementary.com.

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The Toledo Swiss Singers, one of the area’s oldest singing groups, will celebrate planet Earth at their spring concert May 14 at The Chalet at Oak Shade Grove, Oregon.

The concert, titled “Earth: Our Island Home,” will feature songs dedicated to Earth, along with traditional Swiss songs.

The evening begins with authentic Swiss food sold à la carte, available from 5:30-7 p.m. and 30 minutes after the concert. The concert begins at 7:30 and will be followed by dancing to live music by Dan Welch.

Concert and Dance tickets are $13 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets will be available at the door. Call Elaine at 419-206-0975.

By Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Former Pittsburgh Steeler running back and current ESPN football analyst Merril Hoge will be the keynote speaker for the Ninth Annual Parker’s Purpose Dinner Auction on July 22, 5-11 p.m., at Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed in Gibsonburg.

The foundation is named for Parker Inks, who is currently in the 11th grade at St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in Fremont. Parker was diagnosed at the age of six months with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. He is mobile with the use of a power wheelchair, which he has used since he was 2-years-old, but Parker’s Purpose President Todd Drusback says “he is quite verbal and intelligent with a great personality.”

“Despite his disadvantages he has always kept an amazingly optimistic outlook and attitude. In March 2008, he became seriously ill with viral pneumonia. He was life-flighted to St. Vincent in Toledo and spent the next 30 days fighting for his life.

He had two surgeries during that stay and now has a permanent trach and uses oxygen at all times and a ventilator to breath at night.

“During his stay in the hospital his dad hung up his football jersey from St. Joseph High School so that it would be a constant reminder to Parker that he still had a lot of work to do. He still had to continue to show people how to fight and overcome,” Drusback continued.

“The year before this was Parker’s first year as the ball/tee boy for SJCC football and during that time he would give a pregame motivational speech. The team embraced him and often said that they looked at him during the game, when they were tired and sore and believed that if he can keep fighting, then so could they. Parker’s motto is ‘Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do.’

“Through the years Parker has proven that he can do a lot. He has been an honorary ambassador for Easter Seals and has helped raise thousands of dollars for the organization. He, along with his parents are constantly reminding others to focus on what you can do and never form an opinion about what someone is capable of, just from looking at them. His struggles have brought hundreds of people together, through a variety of fundraisers, to help their family who was in an immediate financial crisis.

“The result was people giving selflessly of themselves to help a family that was in need. For myself, Parker’s family, and our committee, we thought why should the giving end after our dinner auction that June. Thus Parker’s Purpose was founded.

The foundation is based on the desire to assist families who have a child with a life altering illness or disability, who are in a financial crisis. It is Parker’s hope, as well as all those involved in the foundation, for

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At last year’s fundraiser at Ole’ Zim’s Wagon Shed, Parker Inks is with his mother Patti (standing), who had just gone through bone marrow transplant surgery. Parker’s Purpose President Todd Drusback calls Patti an “unbelievable lady.” (Press file photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) it to grow and spread to help thousands in the future.”

Since June, 2008 Parker’s Purpose has helped hundreds of families in donations totaling over $180,000.

Hoge Steelers’ record-holder Hoge was drafted in 1987 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played until 1993 and led the team in rushing and receiving in four of his first five years, setting a record in his third year for receptions by a running back.

In 1993, Hoge went to the Chicago Bears as a free agent, where he played for one year, until he was forced to retire early due to post-concussion syndrome. At the time of his retirement, Hoge had played in 122 consecutive football games, the longest playing streak in the NFL at that time.

In 1995, Hoge joined ESPN as a football analyst, where he currently works with Ron Jaworski on the highly acclaimed NFL Match Up show, which is the only show that uses and studies coaches’ tape to provide an inside look at the game. Hoge is also an analyst for the ESPN shows NFL Live, Sports Center, Primetime, and NFL Countdown.

In 2010, Hoge published his first book, entitled Find A Way, which he says has been his philosophy since he was 12 years

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Panelists include speakers from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, the University of Toledo, the Ohio Department of Health, the Toledo Area Sanitary District and a physician from Infectious Disease Associates of NW Ohio.

Register at http://zikaforumtoledo.eventbrite.com. Contact Shannon Lands, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at 419-213-4143.

Open House set The Wood County Humane Society shelter will hold an open house May 21 from 1-3 p.m. Free food and a surprise guest will be present. Visitors can also enjoy giant Jenga and Connect 4 games and visit with animals available for adoption. Call 419-352-7339.

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old. He says this philosophy has helped him to attain his goals, such as playing in the NFL, as well as overcoming challenges and setbacks, from death of his mother when he was young, to having to end his football career due to head trauma, and being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2003.

He has long been a sought-after speaker in sharing this story with the corporate world and civic groups in helping them to find a way to achieve their goals and overcome their setbacks and challenges.

Since his playing days, Hoge has been on the board of the Highmark Caring Foundation, and is currently chairman of the board.

The event will include a buffet style dinner, Chinese auction, prize ball draws, and conclude with a grand auction for bigger items. All auction items are donated from foundations, businesses, and individuals. Tickets are $65 each or a table of eight for $450. Ticket includes the dinner and all drinks (soda and beer). The event also includes The Baumann’s Auto Group Big Charity Car Raffle. For $5, participants have a chance of winning a new car. One hundred percent of the tickets sold will benefit Parker’s Purpose. For other info, contact Drusback at parkerspurpose@ gmail.com or 419-680-9568.

Birchard Library, 423 Croghan St., Fremont, will host a Senior Citizen Day May 19. Programs include: • 10-11 a.m.: Social Security Administration will offer answers to basic questions about Social Security and Medicare.

• 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Health Screenings including blood pressure and body mass index screenings presented by Golden Threads.

• 11 a.m.-noon: “Your Utilities: Save Money and Avoid Scams,” presented by the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel.

• 1:30 p.m. Movie matinee – 2015 release starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.

• 7 p.m.: Lost Toledo history presentation by author David Yonke.

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Mayor Hicks-Hudson:

$85 million shortfall blamed for Toledo’s bad streets

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson is all about city services, saying that she recognizes the biggest priority for Toledo’s citizens is repairing streets.

She calls Toledo’s street situation “the $18 million question,” which is how much would be needed to properly repair and repave the city’s streets.

Problem is, there is not enough money to provide the services the city and its residents would like, and city officials are the first to admit it.

Hicks-Hudson hosted a town hall meeting at the East Toledo Family Center Thursday, answering questions from dozens of residents, but she brought with her an entourage of at least two dozen representatives from city departments.

Mayor Hicks-Hudson would like to see local government funding restored. She says that changes in Ohio law have resulted in Toledo losing $85 million of local taxpayer money that is now going to state coffers. Over the last four to five years, she says that equates to $15-17 million per year that previously would have gone to the city.

Meanwhile, they estimate that the state has a $2 billion rainy day fund.

What does the mayor and other city officials want you to do about it? First, they ask you to be patient and cope as they try to cut costs and provide the best services they can.

Second, write letters to elected state officials telling them that “cities are hurting and we need some of that money back,” HicksHudson said.

District 3 councilman Peter J. Ujvagi, who serves East Toledo and the Old South End, stepped in, saying, “We have to have

our own strategy to keep up services, which is what Columbus wants us to do, unless Columbus wants to give back some of the money it took. Until then, we’re kind of in a defensive mode.”

Hicks-Hudson says she is part of a coalition of Ohio’s 30 largest cities that are working together to lobby to the state legislature for changes in how local government is funded. Meanwhile, she is asking each department to find cuts, including employee attrition by not filling a vacated position or delaying a position filling. Her goal is save an additional $1.6 million in services and supplies and $1.5 million in personnel cuts.

“I’m very serious about proving to you that we’re good stewards of what we have,” Hicks-Hudson said, adding that the numbers of employees and residents has reduced but the city’s land mass has not increased.

Through the Toledo Waterway Initiative, the city has received $521 million that is being spent on infrastructure, which includes streets, water and sewer lines.

As a result, Hicks-Hudson says funding is available for repaving major thoroughfares.

However, when sewer or water line repairs or replacements are made, the city will take advantage of that opportunity and repave corresponding residential streets, too.

Council has set aside an additional $700,000 for repairing residential streets.

That is mostly for “mill and fill,” which the mayor admits is not enough. City officials describe milling as grinding off about two inches to eliminate potholes and putting on a new pavement over the top to patch certain spots. City officials are in the process of identifying streets that need repair, and Ujvagi said he is looking for residents who want to ride in a van with him to survey streets in East Toledo.

Hicks-Hudson said that from the begin-

Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson spoke at the East Toledo Family Center. (Photo by Lacie Hayek) ning of this year to April, 25,254 potholes have been repaired city-wide.

“It’s just a band-aid,” Hicks-Hudson admits. “You hit it with that big truck, and it will go right back.”

Ujvagi said that “this mill and fill is really pretty darned good” and says the process includes sealing cracks, which extends the life of the roadbed. But, he stresses, these are only temporary solutions until more money can be found.

In addition, Ujvagi is encouraging complaints — he would like to see a goal of reaching 2,000 complaints from his district’s residents through a program called Engage Toledo. By calling 419-936-2020, residents can leave complaints about any service, and officials say the difference is that the 24/7 operation will track complaints so the city can prioritize which issues they should deal with first and on what basis.

‘Safe, livable neighborhoods’ Mayor Hicks-Hudson says she is proud that police strategy has changed — she says “police are coming out of the police car and into the community to work with block watches,” a strategy that began with her predecessor, the late D. Michael Collins.

One new initiative is the addition of body cameras, which Police Chief George Kral said has helped reduce citizen complains about 40 percent.

Kral said that 50 policemen are currently outfitted with body cameras, but by 2017 they expect every policeman to carry one. He calls the results from the cameras “a phenomenal experience.” The reason they are waiting a year is because Kral says “the next-generation cameras are off the chart” and they don’t want to purchase cameras now that will be quickly outdated.

“It’s a win-win. It’s worth the cost and it’s worth the piece of mind,” Kral said.

“Our citizens are telling us that one thing happened, but when our policeman have these cameras, too, well, they can show the citizen what really happened.”

In addition, the police and fire departments have partnered on a dedicated arson unit, with investigative firefighters working in the police building. Fire chief Luis Santiago said the partnership is paying off.

“We do realize that some of these people who are setting fires are the same people who are doing other things, like drugs and burglaries,” Santiago said. “They are not going to get the city’s person of the year award, anyways. I’m glad Chief Kral agreed to this and this way we can get information as to who these people are.”

Since the arson unit was established, Santiago says insurance claims on arsons are down 15 percent, which he calls “a major reduction.”

Lake Erie advocacy group continues pressure on city

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Members of Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie plan to continue their focus on Toledo officials as the group pushes to have Lake Erie’s western basin designated as an impaired watershed.

About 15 members of the environmental group picketed outside the East Toledo Family Center Wednesday night where Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson held a town hall meeting.

Mike Ferner, a coordinator with the group, said he’s puzzled why the city hasn’t asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the designation when the Lucas County commissioners and Oregon City

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Council have already sought the impaired listing.

“It looks like it may be turning into some kind of political football. There doesn’t seem to be any substantive reason for the mayor and council to refuse to join with the county and City of Oregon,” he said Thursday. “Our mayor and city council are displaying a dangerous mix of arrogance and ignorance if they think they can come up with something better than the U.S. EPA, which has administered thousands of impaired watershed cleanups.”

The Clean Water Act requires lists of impaired waters to be compiled, defining “impaired” as waters for which regulations and other required controls aren’t stringent enough to meet water quality standards set by states. The act requires states establish

prioritized rankings for waters on the lists and calculate the amount of a pollutant a body of water can have and still meet quality standards.

During her town hall meeting, Mayor Hicks-Hudson referred to the lake’s condition and said she was in Lorian, O. the day before for talks with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about dredging. She noted that dumping in the lake contributes to water quality issues along with other sources such as agriculture.

She repeated a point she made in her State of the City address about the Ohio EPA approving an ozonation process at the city’s water treatment plant, which will remove microcystin and other contaminants from the water and reduce the use of chlorine during treatment.

Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie also picketed at a previous town hall meeting of the mayor and at a fundraiser she held at a United Auto Workers hall on Jackman Road.

The group also held a press conference last week to question the credibility of a consulting firm asked by the city to testify at a council hearing to discuss Lake Erie. The hearing had been scheduled for May 16 but has been postponed.

“It begs the question if city officials aren’t trying to just find some cover with the consultant to completely avoid supporting the impaired designation,” Ferner said. “That makes no sense environmentally or fiscally for the city. They seem to be listening to somebody who’s telling them they don’t need to go with the already established process the U.S. EPA has.”

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Oregon seeks funds for lakefront

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I don’t want to put this on a back burner. We have to move on it so we can get it going. We want to try and get it started this summer.

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The Oregon Recreation and Parks Committee recently met to discuss ways to improve recreation in the community.

Discussion focused on several issues, including obtaining state funds for the development of the lakefront.

The city administration has contacted the Ohio Department of Natural Resources about the possibility of getting state funding for future projects.

“We are seeking state planning dollars to help us do some planning along the lakefront. I’m expecting something will materialize very soon,” said City Administrator Mike Beazley. “My goal is to bring in millions from the state for lakefront development.” “I would like to bring in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding to help us restore some habitat and perhaps develop some walking trails.

“The ODNR is looking for projects to fund, as long as they are good projects,” said Mayor Mike Seferian.

The committee also discussed: • The development of an application or “app” for smart phones and other electronic devices for residents who want to access city services more easily. “They could report a problem with their garbage, or pay a water bill, or sign up for recreational activities. We are looking at a couple of ways

to do that. There are a number of communities looking at doing this,” said Beazley; • Posting recreational activities that are available on the city’s website. “We want to make sure when people are looking at Oregon as a possible destination that we have on our website everything that is available, including our own recreation programs, the Oregon schools district, the CYO, the YMCA, private golf courses, and the senior center. There are lots of recreational opportunities. We’ve been blessed to have an outstanding state park and a wonderful metropark. We want to make sure we have blended communications so that people who are looking for recreational opportunities can find those things on

our website”; • The development of more practice baseball fields. “The city owns land that is immediately east of our current recreation facility. It’s being farmed now. It’s not particularly expensive to turn it into practice ball diamonds,” said Beazley; • Upgrading outdated and rundown playground equipment in South Shore Park. The city has already appropriated funding for the equipment that will be installed this summer; • Creating a gathering place in a park or other venue for more leisurely activities that aren’t sports related. “Something above and beyond baseball,” said Councilwoman Sandy Bihn. For example, free hot dogs and movies are provided to residents in the Village of Holland in Strawberry Acres Park as part of the community’s “movie in the park,” monthly summer series. “It brings families together,” said Bihn; • Establishing arts and crafts programs for residents who are not interested in participating in sports activities. “It’s time we started moving away from some of the basketball stuff, and try to get more of our citizens, who are not very coordinated but who are great in the arts and crafts, involved,” said Councilman Terry Reeves, chairman of the Recreation and Parks Committee. “Let’s start getting that stuff going. I don’t want to put this on a back burner. We have to move on it so we can get it going. We want to try and get it started this summer.”

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Theft conviction Bond has been revoked for a man convicted of breaking into a Genoa business and failing to appear for a pre-trial hearing.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Derek Thayer on July 14 and he will remain in jail until then, Mark Mulligan, Ottawa County prosecutor, said last week.

Thayer was found guilty in Ottawa County Common Pleas Court of breaking and entering, theft and failure to appear. Each carries a maximum sentence of 2 ½ years in prison.

“The case was solved when the business owner caught the culprits while babysitting his business throughout the night,” Mulligan said.

He said the owner noticed metal from his business was missing in August 2014 and set up deer cameras that revealed two men were trespassing at night to steal the metal. On the morning of Aug. 14, a Genoa police officer arrested Thayer after he left the business in a truck with stolen metal.

Thayer didn’t appear for a final pre-trial hearing while his case was pending and argued he didn’t live at the address he gave at the time of his arrest and wasn’t aware of the scheduled hearing.

Joe Gerber, assistant prosecutor, argued Thayer was responsible for providing his correct address if he no longer lived at the address he provided to authorities when he was granted a recognizance bond.

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Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce Director Yvonne Thoma-Patton presents the Person of the Year Award to Joy Grayczyk (right) at the 23rd Annual Prism Awards, held at the National Museum of the Great Lakes. (Photo by Lacie Hayek)

Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce Director Yvonne Thoma-Patton (left) and GenoaBank President Marty Sutter (right) present the Young Person of the Year Award to Callie Snyder at the Prism Award ceremony. (Photo by Lacie Hayek)

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Prism goes to Grayczyk for her global mission work It only took one presentation by Joy Grayczyk to the East Toledo-Oregon Kiwanis Club, and the civic organization was impressed.

Members of the club took it upon themselves to nominate her for the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Person of the Year, and judges, too, were impressed. Grayczyk was honored by the chamber with the POY award at the 23rd Annual Prism Award Ceremony at the National Museum of the Great Lakes Thursday night.

She was preceded by another person who impressed — this time a Clay High School student, Callie Snyder. She was one of three students nominated for Young Person of the Year, but Snyder’s nomination by Clay counselor Andrew Ramsey was enough to put her over the top.

Both Grayczyk and Snyder not only received Prism Awards, they received proclamations from Governor John Kasich’s office, a first for the Prism Award ceremony.

It was the 2015 Person of the Year, Lisa Pavley of Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, who presented Grayczyk, a Cardinal Stritch graduate, with her Prism Award.

Grayczyk had originally spoke to the Kiwanis Club about the human trafficking epidemic that is spreading across the United States and around the world.

“Her compassion and empathy was obvious as she spoke of the scourge upon us,” the Kiwanis nomination stated.

In the fall of 2015, Grayczyk embarked on a mission trip around the world to educate others of the epidemic. She had been working with young children who had been pulled out of human trafficking, “trying to transition them back into education, the community and into life,” the nomination continued, adding that “She along with 40 other like-minded individuals also addressed other issues ranging from prayer

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the United States. She is also writes for her blog (http://joygrayczyk.theworldrace.org).

“Joy is a big-hearted young woman who deserves recognition for all that she has already accomplished and for what she is likely to do in the future,” the Kiwanis nomination stated.

and Bible study to gardening, housekeeping and construction.’

She told the Kiwanis that one of her stops was in Greece to assist the refugees coming from Syria.

“Families were displaced from their homes and their country that they loved.

(They had) very few belongings and unfortunately, no country willing to take them in,” the Kiwanis Club stated, continuing to relate her story.

Another stop was in Africa to help children that are HIV positive.

“In a country where they are shunned for being HIV positive through no fault of their own is a very lonely existence. The group Joy was in had fun activities for the children to participate in. They also had a Christmas party for them,” said the Kiwanis nomination.

When the group was in The Philippines, they helped young children that had been rescued from human trafficking.

“They needed to be re-acclimated to a normal life, this included prayer and faith,” the Kiwanis continued. “They worked in the community to warn others of the dangers of human trafficking.”

Grayczyk is now back home and has decided to attend the University of Toledo to pursue a registered nursing degree. Her plans include medical missions and to help children with special needs when she is in

Role model When Ramsey first heard about the Young Person of the Year award being offered by the chamber, he jumped on it.

Snyder was the first person who came to mind.

“Callie embodies the commitment and reoccurring generosity to her community and is a role model who raises the standard for those around her,” Ramsey wrote in his nomination.

Ramsey continued, “Many students participate in volunteer experience, but Callie initiates and orchestrates her volunteer experience from beginning to end.

The most profound example of this is a fundraiser she organized for a Clay student named Tylor Smith.”

After hearing that Smith needed a kidney transplant, Snyder came up with an idea to get the entire school staff, students and community to rally to help a student in need. She asked several staff members if they would be willing to get a spray tan, dress as an elf, or dye their hair depending on the dollar amounts received.

Several members of the staff, including the assistant principal and principal, agreed, and the fundraiser took off.

“Snyder worked tirelessly in the building and through social media to be sure that it was a success,” Ramsey stated. “In the end, after setting a lofty goal of $6,000 to raise for Tylor, Callie orchestrated a fundraiser from beginning to end that generated more than $10,000 for Tylor and his family’s medical expenses.

“It was an incredible accomplishment for anyone, let alone a high school student, and it culminated with a pep rally orga-

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nized by Callie where a check was awarded to Tylor and the school staff displayed their new spray tans, dyed hair, and elf attire in front of the student body.”

Ramsey continues, “Callie wasn’t just a one-hit wonder, though.”

The counselor adds, “She has been instrumental in helping me complete my job assisting students with academic concerns.

I have had Callie work with four of my toughest students every day to develop better study habits and organizational skills while monitoring their success.”

In addition, Ramsey says Snyder has spent years setting up, working the booths and cleaning up the Relay for Life event.

She also created the “12 Days of Giving” that began this past year over the holiday season.

“Each day, Callie orchestrated a different activity in an effort to give back to students, staff and the community,” Ramsey wrote. “Among the activities she organized were passing out popcorn to high school students, decorating the middle schools with positive words of encouragement, organizing a movie night for students and volunteering at nursing homes.”

Ramsey said Snyder also organized a color run at Clay High School for students, parents and friends, and she helped organized Clay High’s annual Haunted Hallways event.

“Finally, she has consistently volunteered her time at the Clay youth cheer clinic,” Ramsey continued. “We have many students with a lengthy background in volunteer experience, but the leadership, initiative, depth of involvement and success that Callie has had are unmatched.

“Throughout 10 years in education, I have had great fortune to work with unbelievable students. When it comes to generosity of community spirit, leadership, social responsibility and being a role model though, Callie Snyder stands head and shoulders above any other in all of those 10 years.”

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Bicyclist chooses a train for northern leg of journey Al Thompson left Northwest Ohio on August 17 on a bicycle ride around the perimeter of the United States in an effort to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and Save the Children.

Here is an excerpt from his blog, which you can follow by going to presspublications.com and clicking the icon in the upper right corner.

Greetings Folks This will be just a short update on where I am. I did board Amtrak’s Empire Builder and commenced my two day journey by rail back to the Midwest. When I left Portland it was sunny and around 80, and when I arrived here in Chicago it was in the low 50’s, the wind was blowing, and the rain was just starting to fall which it continues to do today. Luckily it was only about a mile ride to the Hosteling International Youth Hostel in the Chicago Loop where I am sheltering today from the lovely Midwest weather.

I had a lot of second thoughts about my decision as the Empire Builder traversed the Rocky Mountains along the southern border of Glacier National Park and then the Great Plains of Montana and North Dakota. But those second thoughts were tempered by the knowledge that I rode this route 11 years ago when I followed the Lewis and Clark Trail westward from St. Louis to Astoria, OR. And . . . there were a number of other earlier tours back in the 80’s and 90’s that had taken me across the high Rockies a number of times.

Considering a couple of options now: one is to ride directly to Toledo around the south end of Lake Michigan, and the other is to head northward to Manitowoc, WI, and take the ferry across Lake Michigan to Ludington and then down Michigan’s West Coast and home to the Glass City. The first would put me at my front door within a week or so, and the second would more likely be two to three weeks. When I wake up tomorrow, perhaps I will flip a coin!

Thank you so much to my recent and all donors who have helped bring the total for both causes for which I’ve been riding to over $17,000.

A previous post The whale was huge . . . and She wanted to see it. The monster had washed up on shore about 35 miles south of the mouth of the Columbia River. She had probably heard the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (The Corps of Discovery) talking about it with incredulity. It was January 1806, and the 33 souls that made up the The Corps of Discovery were suffering through a dark, damp, and dreary four months at their winter encampment at the mouth of the Columbia known as Fort Clatsop which they had built in just a few weeks. The winter snows of the high Rockies prevented their return to the United States until

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They were weary of eating fish, rotten elk, and dog (yes - that’s right . . .dog), and a culinary sampling of whale blubber had teased their appetites for more. They had heard from some local Indians about a huge creature that had washed ashore to the south of Fort Clatsop. Captain William Clark determined to lead some of the men south along the coast to find this monster of a whale and secure as much blubber and oil as they could bear back to the fort.

And She wanted to go - this young Indian girl who had borne her little baby on her back for over 2,000 miles, and had proved time and again to have as much courage as any man on the expedition.

The young 16 or 17 year old mother Sacagawea (Sakakawea) - was determined to lay her eyes on the great beast. She had not been included in the party to proceed on to the south in search of the monster, so She spoke up for herself, and She must have done so forcefully, for Lewis and Clark listened, and allowed her to join the party. Lewis noted in his journal, “…she (Sacagawea) observed that she had traveled

a long way with us to see the great waters, and that now that monstrous fish was also to be seen, she thought it very hard she could not be permitted to see either.”

What pluck Sacagawea had and what fortitude - to travel thousands of miles to the Great Waters of the Pacific and back carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste, the whole way . . . and SHE the only female among 32 hearty frontiersmen. Her presence with the Corps was significant, and her contributions were many, though She received nothing in return. After the Expedition William Clark wrote of her that She, “deserved a greater reward for her attention and services on that route than we had in our power to give her.” She is one of those figures from history I hope to meet in that Great Hunting Ground Beyond!

I turned away from the Pacific a few days ago . . . and pedaled eastward toward Portland. So I guess you could say I hit my Northwest Corner - my fourth corner - in Lincoln City, OR. It had been a struggle for me making my way up the West Coast, seemingly moving at a snail’s pace against the north winds and negotiating the never

ending climbs of this spectacular coastline.

So I was quite gratified that my last day on the Pacific Coast Highway was a glorious one - not a cloud above, temperatures around 70, and a north wind that relented, for the most part. More than once I pulled into one of the numerous turnouts along the coast highway, basked in the sun, and tried to take it all in - the sun, the sky, the rolling surf, the beauty of this union of land and ocean.

And so turning my back on the Pacific after all these weeks, I headed inland to Portland, a two day ride that was almost as good, just because it was uncommonly level, and those winds were now blowing from the Northwest, boosting me along at 12, 14, 16 mph - so unlike my crawl` up the California and Oregon coasts.

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Board asking for transfer of bond funds

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com With approval from a Sandusky County budget panel, the Woodmore school board may soon have access to almost $185,000 for use on permanent improvement needs.

A resolution discussed last week by the board asks the Sandusky County Budget Commission for authorization to transfer “dormant bond funds” to the district’s budget funds for permanent improvements such as building and facility repairs, vehicles and equipment.

The resolution is scheduled to be on the agenda of the board’s regular meeting set for May 17. It states the balance of $184,498.75 is left over from a bond issue approved by voters in 1987.

The bond revenues were used for new equipment and renovations at the high school building in Elmore and the elementary school in Woodville. The elementary building has since been razed after a new PreK-8 building opened last year. Payments on the interest and principal of the 3.7-mill, $6 million bond were in effect for 23 years, ending in 2010.

“Whereas the projects for which the bond issue was proposed and passed have since been completed and paid for, and there are currently no outstanding obligations of interest or principal payable from the bond retirement fund… the conditions required to transfer the remaining balance of a bond retirement fund have been met,” the resolution says.

Earlier this year, Jaime Pearson, district treasurer, notified the board she had found the dormant monies in a bond retirement fund.

Cara Brown, who chairs the board’s

Inspection requested The Lake Township trustees have asked the Wood County building inspector and health department to inspect an abandoned house on E. Broadway (top left) and two adjacent houses on Drouillard Road. The inspections are the first step in having the structures designated as unsafe and allow the township to have them demolished. finance committee, said she and Pearson have been consulting with the Sandusky County auditor’s office about the proposed transfer and have reviewed the ballot language of the bond issue.

Bus inspection Joe Liszak, board president, has directed the administration to have a maintenance/repair plan for the district’s bus fleet prepared for Tuesday’s meeting.

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After reviewing the results of the annual fleet inspection by the Ohio Highway Patrol, Liszak said he found it disconcerting so many of the buses were determined to be unsafe.

“Over 50 percent of the bus fleet had to be immediately taken out of service because they were not safe to transport children,” he said Wednesday. “ The board is considering purchasing two new buses.

“What I find hard to believe is that these inspections were scheduled inspections. In other words, the district knew the date that the Highway Patrol was coming to conduct our review and yet we still failed to maintain our fleet,” Liszak said.

Repairs have since been made, he said. The Highway Patrol conducted annual and spot inspections in March and April.

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Harmon expands development reach to Overland Park The Toledo - Lucas County Port Authority and NAI Harmon Group announced last week that Dana Holding Corporation will open a new high-tech axle manufacturing facility at Overland Industrial Park, making Dana the first tenant on the recently redeveloped site. The addition of this new facility has the potential to employ more than 300 associates by 2020, according to Holly Kemler, spokesperson for the Toledo Lucas County Port Authority.

“The investment in this new manufacturing facility is another substantial example of Dana’s commitment to the city and our community. It is an honor for Dana to return manufacturing to the same historic site where Toledo’s automotive industry began more than 100 years ago,” stated James Kamsickas, Dana president and CEO. Dana plans to lease the existing 100,000 square foot facility on the property, and the Port Authority and NAI Harmon Group will work to expand the building to nearly 300,000 square feet. Dana will be investing approximately $70 million in machinery and equipment in the facility over the next few years. The Port Authority and NAI Harmon Group began construction on the 100,000 square foot class “A” pre-cast, concrete industrial building in June 2014 and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility last October. The facility was designed to suit warehouse/distribution or light manufacturing/assembly operations. Without the current facility already constructed on the site, Dana would not have selected Overland Industrial Park for its new hightech axle manufacturing facility.

Paul Toth, president and CEO of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, stated, “We knew it was a risk to construct the first building on the site without a tenant, but our vision for the site has clearly paid off. More than 300 new jobs are coming to northwest Ohio, and Overland Industrial Park will once again become a symbol of hope and promise for our community.”

Since the Port Authority acquired the former Jeep Property in 2010, it has invested approximately $14 million to redevelop the site making it attractive to many potential end users. Upgrades to the site include remediation, site grading, installation of lighting and the completion of a new roadway located off Central Avenue, which will serve as the main entrance into the site until the Ohio Department of Transportation completes phase two of the I-75 interchange project. The property is served by Class I rail, offers easy access to the interstate system, and is seen by as many as 125,000 passing motorists each day.

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Jimmy John’s opens A new Jimmy John’s located at 2503 Oregon Rd. in Northwood recently opened.

Jason Turner, multi-unit franchisee, owns the new location.

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From left to right, Paul McManus, Director of Sales for Service Spring Corp, International Door Association Humanitarian of the Year Mike McAlear, CEO of Service Spring Corp and Bill Gibson, Past President of the International Door Association. honored Mike McAlear with its humanitarian award for 2016.

“When you’re not focused on yourself, you’re focused on the right thing,” McAlear told attendees of the recent International Door Association banquet in Las Vegas.

McAlear is owner and president of Service Spring Corporation. Early in his career he began joining social service organizations and community boards as a way to get to know the needs of the community first-hand. Local groups have included East Toledo Family Center, Eastern YMCA and ProMedica Bay Park Hospital Board.

McAlear’s company had developed a giving, service orientated culture, but according to a spokesperson for the International Door Association. McAlear created a formal community volunteerism program within the company called Mission at Work.

Through Mission at Work, the company has assisted numerous individuals across the world ranging from feeding the hungry through local food banks, assisting the unhoused, to traveling to Cambodia to assist children who have fallen victim to sexual trafficking.

McAlear also created the position of director of corporate social responsibility within the company. The vision for this full-time position is to continue to foster the internal culture of volunteerism as well as leading the industry in giving back to the community. Since then he has implemented a company matching gift program as well as a program that awards individuals for

volunteering in the community.

Service Spring Corp is a spring manufacturer and parts distributor for the overhead door industry. The company is now located in Maumee. It won a Prism Award in 1994 while being located in Millbury.

Firehouse Subs opens Firehouse Subs last week opened its second toledo area location in Oregon. The fast casual restaurant chain was founded by two former firefighting brothers. The restaurant’s firehouse décor is based on the founding family’s decades of fire and police service, and the new location is decorated with firefighter memorabilia.

It is located at 3246 Navarre Ave., and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the second restaurant for local owner Robert Rusgo.

Firehouse Subs locations boast custom, hand-painted murals that pay tribute to the local community. The Oregon mural depicts three firefighters in front of an Oregon Fire Department truck, with one of the firefighters holding his arm out for a bald eagle to land on. The eagle pays homage to local Clay High School. Chief Mural Artist Joe Puskas and his team paint every mural from his studio at Firehouse Subs Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. Since the opening of the first Firehouse Subs in 1994, Puskas has painted more than 980 murals.

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Opportunity knocks Brad Sander has joined First Federal Bank as vice president, community banking center manager in Genoa.

Sander comes to First Federal Bank with more than 11 years experience.

Sander also facilitates a six-month financial literacy program for high school Brad Sander seniors and conducts a weekly leadership and excellence class at Genoa High School. He is also a member of the Genoa Area Kiwanis Club, Oak Harbor Rotary Club, Genoa Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Ottawa County board member.

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Court Log ‘Biggest Week’ fest a success for firemen •Brittany Lynn Starcher, 1711 Nevada, Toledo, 180 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 180 days suspended, $100 court costs and fines, possession of controlled substances.

•Shelly D. Dandar-Dreier, 2553 Consaul, Toledo, $25 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

•Facundo Santiago, 1417 Locust, Toledo, 60 days CCNO, 60 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, obstructing official business.

•Meghan Fedynich, 2303 Airport, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, theft.

• Brittany Lynn Starcher, 4614 Suder, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $50 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property.

• Koncetta Ann Reynolds, 64 Ravine Park, Toledo, license suspended 180 days, $50 court costs and fines, drug abuse.

• Mesbin Moreen Mitchell, 138 Steel, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

•Marcel E. Ashford, 922 Patchen, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

•Lyndsey Kay Dixon, 4204 Albar, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, 187 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property.

• Ronald Edward Garrison, 122 Fassett, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 160 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, theft.

• Jonathan Daniel King, 206 East, Harbor View, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, criminal trespass.

• Melissa Jade Mason, 27484 Oregon, Perrysburg, $112 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Timothy Allen Sterling, 4864 Talmadge, Toledo, $112 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

•Michelle C. Magers, 325 Van Buren St., Toledo, $187 court costs and fines, parental responsibility.

• Koncetta Ann Reynolds, 64, Ravine Park Village, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 15 days suspended, $50 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property.

• Michael Kevin Greene, 279 S. Fremont, Coldwater, MI, $162 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Scott R. Sparrow, 1612 Wayne, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 175 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, theft.

• Brittany Lynn Starcher, 1711 Nevada, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, possession of a controlled substance.

• Mark Allen Dodd, 513 Cincinnati, Toledo, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, theft.

• Abbey Lynn Baker, 513 Cincinnati, Toledo, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, theft.

• Donald Bryan McBride, 302 Avalon, Toledo, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, burglary occupied structure.

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By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com The Biggest Week in American Birding Festival isn’t just about birds — it’s about giving back to the community, too.

At the Biggest Week’s opening ceremony inside Maumee Bay State Park and Lodge, Black Swamp Bird Observatory Executive Director Kim Kaufman took it upon herself to announce a donation from the festival that is a little bit out of the ordinary. Let’s just say it wasn’t all about conservation or birds, it was about “community.”

As dozens of birdwatchers from across the world stood and listened, Kaufman related a little giveback from a Wisconsin-based national optics company to a Sandusky County volunteer fire department.

“We care so much about anybody who works with the bird observatory. This is the best story so please, please embrace this.

Even if you’re like, that’s so weird Kim, please scream and shout and cry,” Kaufman said.

“Our bookkeeper at Black Swamp Bird Observatory is the greatest guy — Jason Conklin and his wife Jennifer do so much for the community. One of the main things they do is support the Lindsey Volunteer Fire Department and any of you guys who live in rural America know how important these little volunteer fire departments are.

They save lives and they do it even though they don’t get paid. It’s the most amazing thing,” Kaufman continued.

For the record, the Lindsey Volunteer Fire Department is under the direction of Fire Chief John Zimmerman, who is supported by 36 active firefighters. They provide firefighting, first responder service, hazardous materials mitigation, extrication, and technical rescue services to just over 3,000 residents of the Village of Lindsey, Washington Township, and Rice Township.

Annually, the department responds to an average 100 emergency incidents.

Kaufman continued, “So a couple

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weeks ago, they were doing our books, and Jason says, ‘You know, Kim. We were doing maintenance on the fire truck and we realized that our binoculars are broken.

Do you have any recommendations?’ And, I thought, ‘Hmm. Let me work on this for you.’”

“So, I called our very dear friends and sponsors at Eagle Optics and I said to Tom Kuenzli, ‘You know, Tom, our bookkeeper is a volunteer fireman and darn if they don’t use binoculars and need new ones.

Is there something you can do for us?’ He said, ‘Well, let me get back to you.’”

Kaufman said Eagle Optics allowed Zimmerman and Conklin to cruise the Eagle Optics website and pick out the binoculars that best suited their needs. Kaufman said, “To these amazing men and their comrades at the Lindsey Fire Department” Eagle Optics then provided “absolutely free” a Ranger 8x50 binocular valued at $500.

Kuenzli, an Eagle Optics sales representative, was manning his booth at the Biggest Week’s Optics Alley marketplace, so Kaufman presented the binoculars to Zimmerman and Conklin. The 10-day festival typically draws over 75,000 birders to the wetlands and shores along Lake Erie and includes hundreds of events.

So, Conklin first addressed the birders before talking about the binoculars.

“I’ve been working at BSBO a few years, and I didn’t know anything about birding.

But I can amaze some of my friends now by picking up bird names and they are like,

‘Where did you learn all this stuff?’ And, I said, ‘The staff over at BSBO. Check it out.’

So, thank you very much, Kim,” Conklin said.

“We’re extremely grateful for this donation. We’re on a very tight budget, we’re completely volunteer and none of our guys get paid,” he continued. “The pair of binoculars that we had were 20 years old. Just to give you an idea what we use these binoculars for, is on a haz-mat type incident, we need to see far and we need to see accurately. So, when we look at placards or something on a truck that may be overturned, or a natural disaster, we’re not putting citizens or our firefighters in harm’s way until we know for sure what is going on.”

Kaufman did have an announcement that benefitted conservancy, and another award — this one going to Maumee Bay State Park Lodge General Manager Patrick Czarny.

“There’s a lot of logic in that, right, that we would recognize the manager of the lodge that supports this festival, but let’s say this is a little bit more unconventional. This is why I love this event so much, is the indirect benefits that it brings to this region, and the team at BSBO does everything it possibly can to fill these connections so that everybody, even the people you wouldn’t expect to care about birds, care about birds,” Kaufman said.

“So, the first thing I wanted to tell you, for the first time in the history of this event, we decided to raise our coffers by adding an additional $5 for registration.

Do you know why we did that? This year, we created something called The Biggest Week Conservation Fund, and my amazing staff and the volunteers at BSBO got together and voted, and they agreed to give 100 percent of that $5 increase from every person that registers to our partners at the American Bird Conservancy and the Nature Conservancy.

“So, just by being here, you are supporting, on the ground, habitat restoration that makes a difference for birds. How cool is that?”

Oregon looks at developing a downtown district

By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Oregon wants to develop a downtown district to facilitate economic growth. The proposal is not new, but the city is eager to give it a much closer look this year.

“It’s not near-term. It’s going to be a five to 10 year effort,” said City Administrator Mike Beazley.

The district would include an area bounded by Isaac Streets Drive, Dustin Road, Navarre Avenue, and Harbor Drive, with the possibility of extending it to Pickle Road, he said.

“That area is in the heart of our business district. There’s land that’s not yet developed there – a lot of green space,” said Beazley. “By giving some careful thought to our zoning rules, and developing some

additional roadway infrastructure, we can make it easier for property owners to put in new developments that would be good for Oregon.”

The concept of a downtown district has been discussed by the city for years, he added.

“But it’s something we have to start thinking about now to move forward. We’re looking at place making for Oregon.” Place making is a concept used by urban planners in which the unique assets of a public space are developed to strengthen a community’s identity and help revitalize the local economy.

“We did bring the issue up when we met with our Navarre Avenue/Isaac Streets Drive/Dustin Road area stakeholders a few weeks ago. We don’t have a plan, but it’s something the mayor and council are interested in exploring and moving forward. We can make Oregon easier for development,

and create denser development in our core that could lead to other spin-off opportunities,” he said. “We’ll probably be further along with it later this year and have a community meeting in council chambers to discuss what’s possible. By giving it some thought now makes it a good time to engage the community to discuss it. It is something we’re excited about.”

The library and post office, as well as many businesses, are located within the proposed district.

“We already have many hundreds of people working in that area. There are some ways to make it easier for us to bring in more development that makes sense for the growth of the city,” he said. “This is in the very early stages. We’ve been engaging in conversations with some property owners in the area, and we’ve been looking at what other communities have done.”

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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Szozda

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What was the best concert you have ever been to?

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He is a “political outsider.”

He is not politically correct.

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Randy Schiets Oak Harbor “Eric Church. It was a real energetic show. He sang all his good songs.

He involved the crowd and he let someone from his fan club pick a song for him to sing just out of the blue. It was a lot of fun. You could tell he really enjoyed what he was doing!”

Quinton Orosz Oak Harbor “Jason Aldean with Eric Church at the Huntington Center a couple years ago.

The tickets were a birthday gift and Eric Church sounds just like he does on the radio!”

Brian Horton Walbridge “Kid Rock. I see him every time he comes to town. We just saw him last year at DTE. He’s just a great entertainer!”

Michael Escvanik Toledo “Brantley Gilbert. He was at the Huntington Center back in March.

He’s one of my favorite country singers and he really put on a great concert. It was a good time with the family!”

Noah Baldwin Walbridge “It was 21 Pilots...

2014, Columbus, Ohio. They are from Columbus so it was their hometown show.

So that was really cool. I went with my twin brother and my sister so that made it mean more!”

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Pesticides create divide in farm communities

By Jill Richardson A friend of mine is a farmer out in Montana. She’s also eight months pregnant with her first child.

Recently she looked out her window and saw a worker spraying pesticides on her neighbor’s farm.

Concerned for the health of her baby, she called the neighbor about the spraying.

“Oh,” the neighbor asked, “do you want him to spray your land too?”

She remained polite on the phone but was internally panicked. What had he sprayed, and how would it affect her child?

In the day that followed, she faced dilemmas like whether to take the dog in the car and walk him somewhere else, or even not to walk him at all.

Was the land around her poisoned?

Could she walk anywhere without endangering her child? She became a virtual prisoner in her home.

She’s not the only one I know who lives in the country and faces issues like this.

Another friend deals with her neighbor’s cow manure, which runs off into her stream. The neighbor in this case is a nice guy, she says, but there’s a cultural divide between her and the farmers who surround her. She doesn’t see a way to approach them about issues like these to achieve any

Guest Editorial kind of good results.

Thanks to this divide, what could be a matter of common courtesy — neighbors having a reasonable conversation to keep from imposing on one another — feels impossible.

The question of “organic vs. pesticides” or “local food vs. industrial food” (or however else you want to frame it) hasn’t been a rational debate for a long time. It’s ideological. To the farmers in the two anecdotes above, it’s likely an identity issue.

That is, in farming communities, one’s stance on pesticides or so-called factory farms becomes a part of one’s identity.

Anyone who disagrees with you isn’t just engaging in a reasonable disagreement — they’re attacking your very identity.

How do we shift the discourse? How can neighbors learn to have reasonable — and honest — discussions about hot-button food issues?

It can be done. I’ve done it.

I’ve also not done it.

That is, with some people, I’ve been able to have a frank conversation in which each of us is honest.

We spoke as human beings, despite some fundamental disagreements.

But in other cases, we couldn’t get past talking points and slogans. Some people, for example, claimed that anyone who takes issue with pesticides or any other agricultural practice is “anti-farmer.”

When that’s the case, talking to one another is a pure waste of time.

Right now, we stand at a point in history when most Americans are separated from the production of their food, but also when more and more of us are concerned about where it comes from.

Sometimes that enthusiasm gets ahead of our knowledge of farming, but that’s not a reason to dismiss anyone. It’s a reason for dialogue. Each side has something to learn and something to contribute.

We can go in two directions. Either each side can become more polarized and more entrenched in their positions, or each side can open up to discussion. Let’s take the high road.

OtherWords columnist Jill Richardson is the author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It. OtherWords.org.

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To the editor: Walbridge Council members will not change their minds about giving the residential property at 221 Guy St. away to Habitat for Humanity.

We thought the citizens should know this council has spent approximately $15,000 on this property. While we understand that council was required to pay the back taxes on this property in order to obtain a clear deed, we can’t understand why they wouldn’t accept our offer.

We have contacted an attorney; he stated that council can do this. All they have to say is, “It is for the good of the community.” We agree that it is for the good of the community to have given this commercial property away to the library. After all, this will serve the whole community.

Is it “for the good of the community” to have raised our rates for trash pickup and then turn around and give this residential property away? Is it “for the good of the community” to see if they can contract out our police department and again give this property away?

Yes, this family will pay the property tax, income tax and hopefully will support the local businesses. But if these owners have approximately $25,000 a year, it will take the village at least 10 years, if not longer, to collect the money we are willing to pay now.

Is this “for the good of the community?

Please call the village hall at 419-6661830 if you think they should not be giving this property away, or better yet, come to the next council meeting on May 18 at 6:30 p.m. for the last reading on this ordinance.

A vote will be taken at this time.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cremean Walbridge

An undue burden To the editor: The Ohio medical marijuana task force has a plan to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio, however it appears that the task has given little thought to the patients and doctors their bill would affect.

Their plan calls for the collection of doctor and patient data, thus the need for yet another government database. It would require that doctors report every 90 days on their patients, the conditions for which they have prescribed cannabis and the method of ingestion/consumption they have recommended. This will surely place an undue burden on doctors and cause many to refrain from having MMJ patients at all.

Further, the bill would allow any district or city to ban dispensaries. On the surface, that may appear reasonable, however, without a local dispensary and without the ability to grow their own, many patients will be left out of the program altogether.

How many people out there would go to a doctor if they knew their doctor were reporting their physical ailments and the medicines they were taking to government agencies? So much for doctor/patient confidentiality. Patient and doctor databases in the hands of government bureaucrats can only come to no good.

It is apparent that the task force intends to make medical marijuana legal and then make it all but impossible to obtain.

Jim White Fremont

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Clay hurler registered 20 of 21 outs by strikeout The exits on the Nostalgia Highway are in 10-year increments. Enjoy this trip through the pages of The Press.

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May, 2006 News: Thirteen individuals in Wood, Fulton and Hancock counties were fined for violating the quarantine on moving ash wood infected with the emerald ash borer. *** Nicholas Huenefeld, a student at Owens Community College, sucked up a 13-ounce bottle of catsup in 37 seconds, failing by four seconds to break a record in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Sports: Karl Knierim, Clay High baseball coach, won his 200th game in just his 10th year as head coach of the Eagles. *** A. J Schlea, Woodmore grad, set the single season school record for home runs at Heidelberg University when he hit his 13th in a 9-2 victory over Muskingum.

Price check: First Federal Bank issued an 11-month CD at 5.2 average percent yield.

Hot then, gone now: JoAnn Fabrics, Great Eastern.

May, 1996 News: The Friends of Prentice Park beautified Prentice Park for its 138th birth-

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Three youths with rifles were confronted by police and the Wood County prosecutor recommended they be charged as unruly. *** Kathy Steingraber, chairman of the zoning committee for the River East Economic Revitalization Corporation, said

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May, 1986 News: The route for Hands Across America, the national effort to raise money for the hungry and homeless in America, was changed from Rt. 2 to Rt. 51. It would wind through Elmore, Genoa, Millbury, Northwood, Oregon and East Toledo.

Sports: Clay’s Mike Caldwell threw a two-hitter to upset top-seeded Central Catholic 4-0 in the AAA District Final.

Caldwell was 10-0 with a 1.61 ERA for the 19-7 Eagles.

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cent interest.

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May, 1976 News: The City of Oregon welcomed construction of two new restaurants— Frisch’s Big Boy and Church’s Chicken.

The two would join the more than 20 restaurants in the city including these which are no longer there—Luda’s Fairlane, Mel Berman’s, Bonanza, Perkins Pancake & Steak House, The Ritz Nite Club, Oregon Banquet Room and Flying Bridge. *** The Bi-Centennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania was to pass through the area Memorial Day weekend.

The 60 wagons included one from each state and were scheduled to arrive in Valley Forge, PA on July 3.

The wagon train and 200 horsemen were to camp out at Bergman Field in Genoa on May 18 and later pass through Woodville and Oak Harbor.

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Sports: Coach Dick Kandik’s Clay Eagles baseball team, 13-2, was ranked seventh in the state. Mike Pirrwitz led the mounds corps with a 4-2 record, a 1.75 ERA and 58 K’s in 36 innings. Pirrwitz, in a no-hit game against Napoleon, struck out 20 of 21 outs.

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How to tend and care for an indoor herb garden

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Herb gardens are perhaps some of the easiest gardens to cultivate indoors

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Fresh herbs and recently picked ingredients can add flavor to any meal. A home chef can even improve the flavor of store-bought or prepared foods with an herb garnish that can transform otherwise bland dishes into something you’ll want to eat again and again.

Harvesting fresh herbs is easy for homeowners who have gardens right in their backyards. However, everyone does not have a backyard, and even those that do might find their gardens threatened by changing seasons or unwanted critters.

When gardens are moved indoors, the bounty of fresh ingredients continues no matter the date on the calendar.

Herb gardens are perhaps some of the easiest gardens to cultivate indoors because they don’t require large pots or much space. The plants themselves are relatively compact, and it only takes a pinch of herbs to give a meal some extra flavor.

When growing herbs indoors, your indoor growing area must have adequate light to simulate the longer days of summer; otherwise, the plants may go dormant. It’s ideal to have a southern exposure on the herbs, with at least eight hours of sunlight per day. If you do not live in a particularly sunny locale, consider supplementing the plants with grow lights, which will provide the full spectrum of light the plants need to thrive.

Indoor air can become too dry for herbs, so you will need to compensate by providing humidity. While there may be added humidity in a kitchen greenhouse window, it still may not be enough to keep the plants healthy. Think about misting the plants daily to create some

extra humidity, or place herb pots on top of a water-filled tray with pebbles so the evaporating water will add moisture without making the roots soggy.

Insects are another threat to indoor gardens because there is no cold weather to inhibit the hatching of insect eggs.

Soil from outdoors may be more susceptible to insects that are already living in the dirt. Instead of soil from outside, use packaged soil or a nonsoil alternative that will hold moisture without the added risk of bugs. If small insects appear, use a mist of soapy water to kill the bugs without harming the plants or making the herbs unfit for eating.

Group herbs together according to their watering needs to make maintenance that much easier. New sprouts generally need more water than established plants. Prune the herbs as needed for recipes. If the herbs experience a growth spurt, trim some of the plants and freeze the herbs for later use.

Many indoor herb gardeners begin by growing parsley, chives, oregano, and basil, but you can experiment with just about any herb.

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Adding a touch of whimsy to gardening can make it that much more attractive to children. Perhaps that is why fairy gardens have become so popular among youngsters. Fairy gardens can be designed in outdoor gardens or in containers that children can nurse and enjoy indoors. Here are six steps to get your fairy garden up and running.

1. Choose your container or location.

Decide where to place the fairy garden.

Hollowed-out tree stumps are both contained and outdoors, and kids may feel like the fairies inhabited this neglected area of the yard and made it their own.

Otherwise, use containers you already have, such as old pots, hanging baskets, picnic baskets or cookie tins. Wooden birdhouses with their roofs removed also can make for clever places to house the gardens.

2. Choose a theme. Fairy houses can take on any theme their creators prefer.

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3. Draw up your design. Before securing anything in the container or digging into your garden bed, sketch out a garden design. This gives you an idea of how the finished product will look. Even before planting, gently place plants and other components in their spots and move them around accordingly until you find the desired look.

4. Include similar-needs plants. Mixing plants that have different requirements can make it challenging to care for the fairy garden, so select plants that require similar levels of sunlight, prefer similar soil conditions and require roughly the same amount of watering. Herbs are a smart choice because they stay small and are easily maintained.

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But even homeowners without any space or budget constraints should give careful consideration to which fire pit they ultimately install, especially if they plan to make that installation themselves.

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DO confirm you can legally build a fire pit in your yard. Fire pits have become so commonplace that homeowners may think there are no regulations governing their construction. However, it’s still best to confirm with your local government planning or zoning offices if you can build a fire pit and if any restrictions apply.

DON’T proceed with the project until you have been granted official approval.

Assuming you have the go-ahead to build a fire pit is not the same thing as knowing you have been approved. Starting early could result in fines if it turns out you aren’t allowed to have a fire pit. But you may also begin building a bigger fire pit than the local government allows, and that could be money down the drain later. Wait until you get official word before you proceed with the project.

DO build on flat ground. The fire pit should be built on flat ground to reduce risk of accident and/or injury. A fire pit built on flat ground also means everyone can enjoy it comfortably and equally once the project is finished. If the ground around the pit is not flat, some people may be forced to sit crooked or lean forward just to enjoy the pit.

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DO choose the right size. The size of your fire pit will depend on the space you have available, but even if you have a vast swath of space, keep in mind that professional contractors typically recommend building a fire pit no bigger than 44 inches wide. Anything larger can be unsightly and may not appeal to prospective buyers down the road. In addition, an especially large fire pit may result in potentially unruly flames that can present a fire hazard.

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Resurging Waite track program picking up top athletes

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Both of Waite’s head track coaches were certain they were going to get a feel for how far their respective programs have come since last year during Thursday’s City League meet at Start High School.

Waite finished last in the boys’ events and the girls were fifth out of six teams at last year’s CL championships. Coach Alex Carter’s boys team, however, returned the bulk of last year’s team in 2016.

“We only lost two seniors,” he said, “so we returned a lot of experience. We had high expectations in pretty much all areas (this year) because of the talent and experience we had back. They’ve lived up to it, and then some. A number of returning guys continued to improve and they brought other guys along with them and pushed them.”

Waite’s boys team has not won a CL track and field title since 1954. Carter, however, prefers to look forward and he’s happy with the 25-plus athletes he has on this year’s squad.

“We’ve certainly come together as a program, and the coaches have tried to instill pride in the program,” Carter said.

“We’ve tried to get guys to buy in and stay committed. We’re certainly pleased and thrilled, because it’s been a blast this spring. We’ve placed high at a number of big meets and we want to try to keep that momentum going.”

The Indians’ top boys include juniors Demetrius Alexander, Deshawn Harris, Octavio Ortega, Jacob Juhasz and Amed Issa, and freshman Trey Mathena.

Ortega was the CL champion in the discus a year ago and has taken first place in all but two meets this year, according to Carter. Ortega also runs the hurdles and runs a leg on the 4x200 relay.

Waite’s best relay event, the 4x800, is run by Juhasz, Issa, Harris and Alexander.

The foursome has taken first place in five of six meets this spring and has a season-best time of 9:08.22. Alexander also competes in the 1600 and 3200.

“Demetrius has done a tremendous job in the 4x800 and in the mile and two-mile,” Carter said. “Of the 16 mile and two-mile events he’s run, he’s taken first place in 14 races. The other two were second-place fin-

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ishes. They all had experience running that 4x800. They work out together and they’ve certainly jelled and become competitive running mates and workout partners.”

Alexander’s best times in the 1600 and 3200 are 4:56 and 11:08, respectively; he has run the 800 in 2:08.

“Demetrius works very hard,” Carter said. “He’s a competitor and an honor-roll student. He worked hard last spring and

he’s really bringing guys along with him in a positive way. It’s no surprise that ‘Meech’ is having the type of success he’s had this spring, based on the intense training he underwent through the offseason and during this season. ” Harris is the Indians’ top 400 runner, and he also competes in the 800. Harris’ best time in the 400 this season is 54.57, and he has run 2:10 in the 800.

“Deshawn is another fierce competitor and quite a talent,” Carter said. “He’s fun to watch and may just be the most improved athlete from last spring to now. He has really dedicated himself to the training regimen and certainly has that ‘it’ factor when it’s crunch time and the team needs it.”

Mathena has “turned heads” as a member of the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams, Carter said. The freshman also runs the 100 and 200, with personal-best times of 11.4 and 22.7. He is two-tenths of a second off the school record (22.5) in the 200.

“I can’t say enough good things about him,” Carter said. “He is outstanding academically and a high-character guy. He’s one of the most naturally gifted athletes I’ve had the pleasure of coaching. Just a natural talent. He comes to work every day and does everything you ask of him.”

Waite girls coach Manny May can say the same thing about several members of his squad.

“We are a young group,” May said. “We have a lot of sophomores and freshmen and a couple of seniors. We don’t have people competing in the long jump, high jump, the hurdles or the pole vault, which makes it kind of hard.”

May has been pleased with the efforts of several runners, including sophomore Julia Campos, who runs the 800 and anchors the sprint relays.

“She’s a great open 800 runner and we look for her to get us some top finishes there,” May said. “She won the 800, and maybe the 400, in junior high and took last year off (from track). She’s a gifted athlete.”

Senior Latrecia Williams has done well in the discus, while the Indians’ best competitor in the shot has been senior Sierra Pegish. Freshman Belle Taylor “is young and improving in the mile,” May said, adding that senior Dajanay Wells has been consistent in the 200 and sprint relays.

“Dajanay is very quick and fast,” May said. “Her and Julia Campos have been leading the corps of sprinters we have.

Dajanay is in her first full year of track and has been an improving runner.”

The Indians’ 4x800 relay consists of Belle Taylor and fellow freshman Stacey Parish, sophomore Gabby Vieyra and senior Eliza Tristen. Campos, Wells, Kamryn Ritter and Paris Taylor all compete on the 4x100 and 4x200 relays; Campos, Wells, Ritter and Vieyra compete in the 4x400.

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At Shadow Valley Tennis Club, Clay No. 2 singles tennis player Kaden Kim and the Eagles’ first doubles team of Noah Durczynski and J.D. Davis had key wins over Central Catholic during the Three Rivers Athletic Conference tournament to secure a fourth place tie in the team standings.

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Rockets in the midst of one of their best seasons ever

By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Softball coach Chris Rawski inherited a program at Oak Harbor that had fallen on hard times.

Now, his club sports a 25-2 record, is ranked fourth in Division II and just missed out on winning its first league title in seven years. The Rockets won their first 12 games, lost two out of three and are currently on a 12-game winning streak.

It’s been a season that has seen Oak Harbor, which finished 10-2 in the Sandusky Bay Conference, dominate at times while winning close, dramatic games at others.

Arguably the two most important victories were the ones the Rockets notched against Edison (2-0) and Clyde (7-6) — wins that avenged earlier defeats to the cream of the crop in the SBC. Oak Harbor finished second in the conference, handing the Chargers their only defeat in the league.

There were also close wins against other quality opponents in Lake (2-0), Maumee (2-0), Gibsonburg (5-0) and twice against Margaretta (5-4 and 4-1). “We have played a challenging schedule that was designed to test us. Playing in the SBC, it is difficult to get wins each night, so we needed to make sure we were ready going into league play with (a challenging) non-league schedule,� said Rawski, now in his fifth year. “This group has shown tremendous grit in tough, close games. They grind out at-bats and really try and put pressure on the other team. Pitching and defense have also been a key. Making tough pitches and finishing plays has allowed us to come out on top in some close games. The wins over Maumee, Lake, Clyde and Edison have been huge for us.�

Quality hurlers The club is fortunate to have two quality pitchers in Ashley Riley and Emma Bergman. Bergman set several school records as a starter in her first two years but now serves primarily in a relief role.

Both players sport good numbers this year — Riley is 19-2 with an 0.85 ERA and two saves and has struck out 218 in 132.1 innings and has walked 49 batters.

Bergman, meanwhile, 6-0 with a 1.51 ERA and has struck out 39 in 41.2 innings, walking just five batters. “I think we have two of the best pitchers around. Emma has accepted a new role

The Oak Harbor softball team during a spring trip to Florida.

Top row, left to right; Kaytlynn Sandwich, Danielle Epling, Madison Rathbun, Emma Vidal, Tessa Tyburski, Olivia Rollins, Brandy Lochotzki, Chrislyn Stevenson, and Michelle Stevenson.

Bottom, left to right: Emma Bergman, Ashley Riley, Seree Petersen, and Olivia Jensen. and has been there to help Ashley every step of the way. Not many kids could handle starting virtually every game for two years, and then be asked to move out of the circle. That type of selflessness is something that is so important in the success of the team,� said Rawski, who has an 87-52 career record, including 78-33 in the last four seasons. “On top of that, Ashley has answered the bell and worked at her game throughout the season. We have two outstanding (pitching) coaches in Shana and Andy Szypka, who cover every detail and leave no stone unturned when it comes to getting hitters out. We may have the best core of pitchers and coaches around.�

At the plate, Maddy Rathbun is having another great season that could earn her All-Ohio honors again, hitting .506 with a home run, eight doubles and 32 RBIs, all of which rank first on the club. Olivia Rollins, who plays second base, hits .437, has five doubles, a triple, 23 RBIs and has scored 22 times and Bergman, who rotates between right field and pitcher, currently sports a .417 average to go with seven doubles, 23 RBIs and 27 runs.

Seree Petersen, the left fielder, and Riley, who plays first base when she’s not pitching, are both batting around .360.

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Riley, meanwhile, is hitting .358, has four doubles, a triple and 18 RBIs. The lineup has been tinkered with to find the right mix, and currently Rollins is leading off, followed by Bergman, Rathbun and Riley. Petersen usually hits fifth, and 1B/RF Kaytlynn Sandwisch (.292, 14 RBIs, 13 runs) sometimes hits sixth with Tessa Tyburski (.353, 22 runs) and Dani Epling (.333, three doubles, 14 RBI) rotating at designated player and 3B Emma Vidal (.273, 5 doubles, 11 RBIs) and CF Brandy Lochotzki (.190, four doubles, 12 runs) rounding out the lineup. “(The lineup) is solid all the way from the top to the bottom. It really does not matter who leads off the inning for us because every time it’s our turn to bat, there is a threat from every batter,� said Rathbun. “This translates to our run production because we have runners on base.�

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She has been a rock at short, arguably the most important position on the field, and has made some impressive plays during her time manning the left side of the infield. “Our defense has been crucial,� Rawski said. “Chrislyn Stevenson at shortstop has been rock solid for three years and is hav-

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Nick Huenefeld — he is the face of Owens athletics

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Nick Huenefeld has seen first-hand why Owens Community College’s men’s and women’s athletic teams have been so successful in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference and in Region XII. A big reason, Huenefeld acknowledged, is that the Express coaches have always actively recruited local talent.

“In certain sports the talent in the area is strong, such as soccer and baseball and softball,” said Huenefeld, a 2001 Lake High School graduate who became the sports information director at Owens in January 2011. “The softball team went to the national championship game in 2011 with primarily kids from northwest Ohio.”

That Owens team, coached by former Sylvania Southview coach Duane Lanham, included three players from Clay, two from Oak Harbor and one each from Cardinal Stritch, Genoa and Gibsonburg.

Owens, however, will not offer softball after this season. In fact, the school is suspending operation of its softball, baseball, men’s golf and men’s and women’s soccer teams for the 2016-17 school year due to budget cuts.

“It started with men’s golf and soccer a few months ago,” Huenefeld said of the cuts to Owens’ athletic department budget.

“It was for fiscal reasons and it surprised a lot of people. A lot of people were disappointed - the coaches, assistant coaches and the student-athletes.”

This year’s Owens baseball team, for example, has four former players from Genoa, two from Eastwood and one each from Cardinal Stritch and Clay. The Express softball team has one player from Eastwood, the men’s golf team has one golfer from Oak Harbor, the men’s soccer team has a player from Lake, and the women’s soccer team has one player each from Clay, Northwood, Cardinal Stritch and Lake.

Owens has won 11 OCCAC championships and nine Region XII titles in the last three years alone. Owens produced 14 NJCAA All-Americans during that span,

Owens Community College basketball player Hailey Galvan with Lake graduate and long time Owens Sports Information Director Nicholas Huenefeld prior to the 2011-12 season. while in the classroom Owens has had 20 NJCAA Academic Award recipients and six NJCAA All-Academic teams since 2013.

“We’re superior to all the (OCCAC) schools in terms of recruiting and our coaching,” Huenefeld said. “The support system was (always) there, but the biggest thing is having a winning attitude. Owens has had success for years, and that winning attitude is the biggest hurdle. Owens has always had that, and that helps.”

Owens’ athletic website lists hundreds of student-athletes it has sent to NAIA and Division I, II and III colleges and universities over the years.

“We’ve recruited well,” Huenefeld said. “We’ve had a lot of (eventual) D-I and D-II athletes. That’s another reason people come to Owens, because they know we’re going to move them to a bigger school.

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Huenefeld, 32, had an interesting journey before being named Owens’ sports information director. He played tennis as a junior and senior at Lake and then took some time off from school. He delivered pizzas for Marco’s to make a few bucks.

“I started there my junior year and worked there until 2004,” Huenefeld said.

“I quit because I didn’t want to work at Marco’s the rest of my life. I started going to Owens after that and (studied) accounting, then business. That evolved into politi-

cal science at one point. Finally, I went to Bowling Green for sports management. It took a while to figure out what I wanted to do.”

Huenefeld started taking classes at Owens in the fall of 2002. He eventually got involved in student government and wrote for the school’s student newspaper.

Huenefeld said he wanted to go to Ohio State, but that fell through and he ended up at BGSU. “BG had a good sports communications program,” he said. “That’s when I decided what I wanted to do.”

Huenefeld put together statistics for the Owens women’s basketball team in January 2005, and that jump-started his ascent to SID. “There was a guy working part time who was doing game management stuff, and they took that and added sports information duties,” Huenefeld said. “It grew every semester, every year, to sports information stuff. This is a fun job. The biggest thing is being able to work in sports and cover events. The student-athletes make it fun, too, being around them. They come from different backgrounds from all over the United States.”

Huenefeld worked with former Eastwood grad Jim Welling, who coached Owens’ men’s basketball team for 20 years and won two NJCAA D-II national titles. Gil Guerrero was Welling’s assistant on Owens’ men’s golf team when the program started in 2005-06. Scott Daney, a sophomore from Cardinal Stritch, was on the Express’ inaugural team.

“I met with Jim throughout the years,” Huenefeld said. “He helped me out a lot with (OCC’s) men’s basketball history for our website.”

Huenefeld stressed that he is happy at Owens, but he is always looking at other job prospects.

“I’m always looking for the right opportunity,” he said. “I had an opportunity to go to Florida Gulf Coast (in Fort Myers) in July last year, but it didn’t work out. I’m sure I’ll have more opportunities. I love it at Owens. At some point it might be time to move on, but it has to be the right fit.”

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Oregon vaulter looking to decathlon at Kent State

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com It really was a no-brainer for Mitch and Zach Kubicki.

The Oregon residents had a choice: either attend Clay High School or Whitmer, where their father, Greg, has been a teacher and football and track coach for more than 25 years.

The Kubicki boys – Mitch is a senior and Zach is a junior – ultimately picked Whitmer, where they play football (both are defensive backs) and pole vault for the Panthers’ track team. Greg, whose daughter, Haley, competed in the pole vault at Clay, is Mitch and Zach’s pole vault coach in track; Haley is the junior high girls track coach.

“The kids gravitated toward it,” Greg said of the pole vault. “They were always around it. I’ve been coaching forever and they’ve been to (track) meets their whole life. It’s something that if you work and you’re coachable and you put the time in, good things happen. “(At Whitmer) we are pretty big on multi-sport athletes. We really encourage it. I’m proud of my boys because they work hard and they’re coachable. They’re both ahead of anything I thought they would be height-wise (in the vault).”

Mitch, a team captain, has vaulted 15 feet this year which is the third-best height in school history. He also competes in the 300-meter hurdles and has run the anchor leg on three different relays.

Mitch started attending Whitmer entering his sophomore year and will compete in the decathlon in college. He signed his national letter of intent to Kent State.

“Signing that meant a lot of hard work was paying off,” Mitch said. “I realized how blessed I was to go to a Division I college and participate in sports for four years.”

Mitch said he became intrigued with the pole vault just by hanging out with his dad and other Whitmer athletes when he was young. Greg has coached track at Whitmer since 1989 and was the Panthers’ head coach from 2003-12.

“I took a liking to it,” Mitch said. “My dad’s been a coach at Whitmer for 20-some years and I went to different meets with

Oregon resident Mitch Kubicki, a Whitmer High School studentathlete who will compete in the decathlon for Kent State University, at the New Balance Nationals in New York City. (Photo courtesy New Balance Nationals/Milesplit. com) him and helped carry poles. I started when I was young, running and jumping in the pit with the poles. I’m still excited to get out there and do it every meet. It always brings a new challenge.”

Mitch said the most difficult thing for him to learn when he started vaulting was controlling his body in the air. It didn’t help that during his junior football season he suffered a torn ACL, only to make it back in time for track season and help the Panthers’ 4x200 relay advance to the state meet.

Mitch and Zach, who entered Whitmer as a freshman, are looking to compete in their first state meet in the pole vault this spring.

“You can be off one day and it can be over,” Mitch said. “That’s what happened to me (last year). I was 15 feet going into regionals and I didn’t perform. I came back this year and had some (big) intentions. I want to be a state champion. It will take a lot of work, but I’ve put in a lot of work and I’m hoping to see it pay off.”

Zach’s previous best height in the pole vault was 13 feet, until the recent Eastwood

Relays. He increased his height by one foot, going 14-0 at Eastwood.

“I worked hard that week and it paid off,” Zach said. “I was working on getting inverted. That was my problem before.

Thirteen feet was easy and I got it to 14.

Fourteen was originally my goal, and now 15 is my new goal.”

Mitch, who has yet to be beaten outdoors this spring, cleared 14-6 to take eighth place at the indoor state championships at the University of Akron in March.

He competed at the New Balance National Championships in New York in March and vaulted 14-9.

Mitch and Zach are the top-ranked vaulters in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference.

“Mitch works his tail off,” Whitmer head track coach Jeremy Elliott said. “He’s a leader by example and does all the little things right. He comes in on weekends sometimes. His track season starts after football ends in late fall, and he’ll be doing track stuff until summer football workouts.

He makes coaching easy.

“You can say a lot of the same things about Zach. They have this brother competition going, which makes it fun and obviously helps us out because they try to beat each other. They’re two reasons our pole vault program is so successful this year. I expect Zach to keep going higher this year.”

Zach started vaulting in the seventh grade and has been in love with it ever since.

“You just get up there and it feels like flying,” Zach said. “It’s a fun event.”

Zach said his goal this season is to get on the awards podium at the state meet in Columbus. He is currently ranked fourth in the region.

Mitch and Zach both agreed that it is rewarding to do well in the pole vault under the tutelage of their father. They’re also used to getting harsher treatment when they don’t meet Dad’s expectations.

“It’s an experience,” Zach said. “He makes it harder on us, but he does that because he wants us to be the best. He expects our technique to be better than all the other vaulters. He’s my football coach, too, so I’m used to it.”

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Counseling Corner Healthy handling of disagreements in a relationship The American Counseling Association We all want our relationships to be warm, happy and always free of conflict, but in the real world, this is often not the case.

Whether it’s a romantic relationship, a family relationship, or even one between friends, at times there will be differences of opinions that can lead to disagreements, and sometimes to very strong, relationshipending fall-outs.

Virtually every relationship will have conflicts at times simply because, regardless of how much you love and respect each other, two individuals have different personalities, tastes, interests and backgrounds.

But a relationship disagreement doesn’t have to be a major problem. If you learn to disagree fairly, and commit to working to find ways to resolve conflicts, a disagreement can often make a relationship stronger and help build the respect that each of you has for the other.

A starting point is identifying the real source of the dissent. It’s not unusual for a couple to forget what originally prompted an argument or to find that each has a different concept about what really is the main issue.

Once you’ve agreed on why you disagree, it’s time to work out the conflict.

That doesn’t mean a screaming match at bedtime, or stony silence and carefully ignoring the other person and the problem.

Instead, start by finding a time when you’re both rested and able to give the situation your full attention without being interrupted by work or other people.

Set some common sense ground rules for arguing fairly. Don’t, for example, simply blame the other person, insisting he or she is wrong. This just puts that person in a defensive position and all the more determined to fight. Instead, take some responsibility for the problem yourself (after all, it’s a 50-50 chance that you may just be in the wrong). Use positive “I” statements that talk about your feelings and thoughts, rather than “you” statements that have you telling the other person what he or she supposedly feels or thinks.

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Tom Geisbuhler stands with one of the classic cars in his collection at Memory Lane Motors. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com Who doesn’t love classic cars?

Tom Geisbuhler certainly does.

The Pemberville resident nurtures his love for his collection of historic automobiles, which he currently houses in the old Ridgley Motors building, which was originally a DeSoto and Plymouth dealership.

“I’ve collected classic cars for years and I bought this building to put them in. I have a couple buildings out at my house. I bought the building when it was a manufacturing building and I spent the first year of my retirement restoring it into a car place.

My initial thought was that I might open a business and sell classic cars. To do that, you have to get an Ohio dealer’s license, and one of the stipulations was that you had to be open 40 hours per week,” said Geisbuhler, a 1967 graduate of Eastwood High School who has owned the building for six years.

“I decided that I’d just have it be my storage unit for the cars and memorabilia; that’s basically what I do, and it has turned out pretty nice inside. People sometimes stop in and have a look. Now, I’ve got various car clubs that call and want to have a

cruise-in on a Sunday, and they’ll come in and look around. I enjoy that.

“So that’s really what I do there now.

It’s a place where I keep my cars, and I do some mild restoration with my cars and open it up for people,” he said.

“I probably started collecting cars about 25 years ago. I also collect old car, gas and oil signs and some gas pumps,” he added.

“Maybe once in a while I’ll replace a car, but it’s not a business, it’s just a hobby.

It is sort of a ‘memory-lane’ type of thing with the nostalgia of the cars and everything,” he said.

There are four separate Corvettes that cover four decades — a ‘63, ‘74, ‘96 and 2000.

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“Every fall the new cars would come out. In Pemberville, they had the Ridgley garage, a Ford garage, a Chevy garage and another garage outside of town,” said Geisbuhler, who currently lives just outside of Gibsonburg. “My dad would take me and we’d go to each dealership and check out the cars. I’ve always liked cars. My dad enjoyed cars and because of that, it started my interest in cars.

“We’d always play a game when the cars would pass us, and I’d rattle them off and name the make and model and year of the car. It really helped start my love of cars. I worked through high school and when I turned 16, I had saved some money and bought a 1963 Ford Galaxy convertible,” he said.

“When I grew up and was in high school, guys always had cars and we worked on our cars and we wanted to make them faster. It’s just what we did back in the day. Part of it brings back memories. It’s fun getting them out and driving them and taking them to various car shows. You meet a lot of nice people who like the same thing.”

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“I think the band will really like it,” said Christian Deiderich, who plays baritone and is a squad leader for one of the bands’ rows of musicians. “I’m excited to come back and see it finished. This is the only time I’ll get an experience like this while being in the band.”

The Centennial Celebration will take place May 28-30 (Memorial Day weekend).

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May is aptly named after Maia, the Roman goddess of growth.

The earth seems to spring to life this month with flowers, trees, and shrubs in full bloom. The wildlife bring forth their young and the birds have built nests and anxiously await the hatching of their nestlings.

Just above our garden shed door, on a covered shelf, a robin mother is nesting and she soundly scolds us whenever we happen by. There are cardinals nesting in the thick shrubbery near the garage and one day I saw Mr. Cardinal feeding his mate. He poked tidbits into her open beak until she would take no more. Soon, they will both be feeding a new family of fuzzy babes.

The heavenly-sweet fragrance of lilacs perfumes the air in May. Clusters of amethyst, blue-lavender, pink or white sprays cover the vigorous bush. Each single flower of a lilac spray forms a delicate star with four points.

Driving through our Ohio countryside, it is not uncommon to see lilac bushes still growing near where an old house once stood. It was common practice years ago for country women to plant a lilac near the house – often near a kitchen door. In May, they could open the door to fill the house with that sweet lilac perfume. We still enjoy bringing in lots of lilac bouquets in May to enjoy their spicy, aromatic perfume.

A tart, crisp perennial vegetable comes into harvest in May. That veggie is rhubarb.

Though it is classified as a vegetable, rhubarb stalks are prepared for culinary use as a fruit. The leaves of the plant are actually toxic and contain significant amounts of oxalic acid. However, the stalks or petioles are very nutritious, containing vitamins A, C and B, as well as calcium and iron. They are also an excellent source of fiber. Historically, rhubarb was known as “pie plant” and was used alone or mixed with other fruits to make very tasty pies. Its crisp, tartness also lends itself to another dessert that can be enjoyed any time as a

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nutritious treat. This dish is rhubarb crumble and the recipe is a simple one.

Rhubarb crumble 4 cups rhubarb cut in 1-in. pieces ¼ to ½ cups sugar (can use Stevia or low cal sweetener) 5 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 4 Tbsp. brown sugar Mix rhubarb and sweetener. Place in sprayed baking dish. Rub together with fingers – flour, butter, and brown sugar and sprinkle over the rhubarb. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Serve with light whipped topping.

May garden tips: Spring is a great time to aerate your lawn while the ground is soft and moist.

If in need of pruning, prune early flowering shrubs after they flower in the spring.

Harden off houseplants you will be moving outside for the summer by setting them in a sheltered outdoor area as temperatures allow.

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An estimated 100 members of The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands will perform Saturday, May 28, at Spiegel Grove during the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Centennial Celebration.

The band members will march from downtown Fremont to Spiegel Grove at 1 p.m. They will head down Front Street, stop and perform at one of the intersections, and then continue up Birchard Avenue, to Buckland Avenue and into Spiegel Grove.

Once on the grounds, they will perform in front of the Hayes Home.

A strong advocate for public education, President Rutherford B. Hayes helped to found OSU, and he was the president of the university’s board of trustees at the time of his death.

“He would be thrilled to have members of The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands perform at his beloved estate,” said Christie Weininger, HPLM executive director.

Additionally, members of the marching bands from Fremont Ross, St. Joseph Central Catholic, Gibsonburg and Lakota high schools and Hi Society Baton Corp will perform and march with the members of the OSU bands.

Jon “The Big Nut” Peters of Fremont also will make an appearance. Peters leads the non-profit organization The Big Nut Scholarship Fund, which raises money to provide scholarships for students planning to attend OSU. Recently, officials from OSU’s marching and athletic bands came to downtown Fremont and Spiegel Grove to meet with officials from HPLM, Downtown Fremont, Inc. and members of the Fremont Elks Lodge and plan logistics for the event.

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Mega pet adoption event set Area animal rescue organizations are joining together to try to find loving permanent homes for 120 dogs and cats during a Mega Adoption Event May 14 and 15 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the PetSmart at the Spring Meadows Shopping Plaza on Airport Highway in Holland.

Participating rescues include Planned Pethood, Toledo Area Humane Society, Toledo Pet Bull Project, Wood County Humane Society, BREW Midwest, North Coast Grey Hound Connection, Best Friends Forever and Dog Works.

To find loving homes for as many animals as possible, some participating rescues will be slashing adoption fees for the adoption event.

Representatives from the Glass City Dog park will be on hand to sign up new members or to answer questions. The event will also include Waterville Police K9 unit, food trucks, PetSmart dog training demonstrations, face painting and temporary pet tattoos from the PetSmart groomers.

The Traveling Rummage Sale Donation trailer will also be on site to collect donations which will be sold at Planned Pethood’s rummage sale, which raises funds to help animals in the organization’s care and in our community.

Feeling blue?

Theater League is pleased to present the wildly-popular, award-winning production, “Blue Man Group,” for a oneday engagement June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stranahan Theater.

Tickets are on sale now and are available at BroadwayinToledo.com, the Stranahan Theater box office, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, or by calling 419-381-8851. Groups of 10 or more may call 1-866-314-7687.

Blue Man Group is comedy, theatre, rock concert and dance party all rolled into one. Now approaching their 25th year of creativity, this artistic group is continually updating and refreshing Blue Man shows with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology.

Community Wellness Day Area residents are invited to take a positive step toward improving their health by participating in Wood County Hospital’s Community Wellness Day Thursday, June 16 from 6-11 a.m.

Information will be available on a wide range of health topics. In addition, a variety of low-cost and free health screenings will be offered, including a basic metabolic panel, coronary risk assessment and a complete blood count among others.

The cost of the blood draw screening is $85 for the 10-hour fasting blood test, which includes 20 different lab tests such as blood glucose, cholesterol including HDL and LDL, triglycerides, electrolytes, kidney function, and a TSH thyroid.

An optional PSA test for prostate cancer is available for an additional $20. A package of four vascular screening sites for early detection of vascular disease such as coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke will be available for $100.

Free screenings include blood pressure, Derma Scan, Dexascan, height/weight and body mass index (BMI). Information provided will include My Health Record sign up, women’s health education, nutrition/diabetes education, pulmonary function testing and much more.

Participation in the screenings is by appointment only. Appointments may be made May 16-20, To register, call 419-3548679.

Visit www.woodcountyhospital.org for more info.

Little Sisters at the Mud Hens Join Sacred Heart Home’s Little Sisters of the Poor Friday, May 27 at the Toledo Mud Hens’ game against the Buffalo Bisons at 7:05 p.m. at Fifth Third Field.

The Little Sisters and their supporters will have a barbecue picnic before the game starting at 6 p.m. Donation for the tickets are $30 per adult and $12 per children under 12.

For more info or to purchase tickets, call the Development Office of the Little Sisters at 419-698-4331. The event supports the Mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor as they take care of the elderly at the Sacred Heart Home in Oregon.

Block Party Fundraiser A fundraising Block Party to benefit the T. Whitehead Recovery Center will

Family Briefs be held Saturday, June 4 at noon at 2044 Genesee St., Toledo.

Members of the community are invited to come and help the center with its mission to knock out drug addiction and reclaim lives, restore families and preserve the next generation.

Preceding the party will be a poker run (registration at 9 a.m.). The cost is $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. Kick-stands go up at 11 a.m.

The party will include a pig roast plus other food, live entertainment, games, kids’ activities, raffles, an auction and more.

Admission is $10. Kids under 10 get in free.

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

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Volunteer network launched A long-time Toledo pastor has launched the area’s first volunteer network for people who want to contribute their time for a good cause but don’t know where to start.

Toledo Together brings together people who want to volunteer their time with organizations that need help but don’t know where to find it.

“Toledo’s greatest asset is its people.

The idea of Toledo Together is to capitalize on this great resource for the benefit of both the volunteers and the organizations they want to serve,” said Pastor Don Fothergill of Washington Congregational Church on West Central Avenue.

The idea emerged after Fothergill spent years talking with local pastors about ways in which churches might come together and tap their resources for a unified cause.

The effort proved futile, so Fothergill decided to act on his own.

“Previously, there was no practical tool to help us all come together. Toledo Together is a real, live network that will help mute any differences for a larger calling,” he said.

People interested in volunteering may go to the organization’s website, www.toledotogether.org, where 21 categories of volunteer opportunities are listed, among them transportation, garden, children, prison, veterans and medical. Within each category names and contact info of organizations seeking volunteer help are listed.

Fothergill said Toledo Together is not in competition with other more wellknown volunteer organizations.

“United Way, for instance, focuses its volunteer attention on the corporate level, recruiting thousands of volunteers for a one-day experience. In contrast, Toledo Together is all about volunteers finding an organization they can help every day of the year, if they want,” Fothergill said.

What’s the Hoopla about?

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library patrons can borrow free digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 via Hoopla digital service.

From Hollywood blockbusters to bestselling artists and authors – not just the hits, but the niche and hard-to-find as well – Hoopla provides patrons the freedom to experience, explore and enjoy offerings such as: • “Walking Dead” comic books • “Killer Abs” with Jillian Michaels, video • “Hamilton” soundtrack, original cast recording • “Addams Family,” original series, Season One, video • “Zootopia,” junior novel • “Now That’s What I Call Music 56,” sound recording To get started, Hoopla users need a library card, a web browser, smartphone or tablet. Hoopla also allows users to download if they prefer not to stream their selections.

Hoopla is free and available on the App store for Apple devices, the Google Play store for Android or Kindle Fire download.

For help using Hoopla, visit toledolibrary.org or visit one of the three East Side libraries: Birmingham Branch, 203 Paine Ave., Toledo, 419-259-5210; Locke Branch, 703 Miami St., Toledo, 419-259-5310; Oregon Branch, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon, 419-259-5250.

Congratulations Class of 2016!

Fred and Kim Cortez of Oregon, OH announce the engagement of their daughter, Miranda Arielle, to Tyler James Sibbersen, son of James (Mike) and Laura Sibbersen also of Oregon, OH. A wedding is planned for June 4th at New Harvest Christian Church in Oregon, OH. A reception will follow at Parkway Place, Maumee, OH.

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1st Wedding Anniversary Salute the heroes of our Armed Forces past and present in our Memorial Day Tributes.

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Happy 1st anniversary not only to my best friend, but the best hubby a woman could ask for. We’ve been together for six years, married one. Believe me, I know we’ve had our ups and downs....no one is perfect. But I wouldn’t have wanted to share all the memories with anyone else. I know our 1st anniversary will only last one day, but its sweet memories will last forever. xoxoxoxo I LOVE YOU TO INFINITY & BEYOND!

In Loving Memory Cody W. Dougherty 5-12-87 ~ 5-17-05

We are so proud of you! You are starting a new journey at Bowling Green State University in Sports Medicine.

Your determination will continue to bring you a bright future and much success.

Hugs to you with love.

It’s hard to believe it’s been eleven years since you left us. When I close my eyes and think of you, it seems like only yesterday since we last spoke. Until we meet again in heaven, we will let our memories of you fill the hole left in our hearts.

Love, your family

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Toledo East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., serves home-cooked lunch Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 a.m.

Menu includes: May 16 – grilled ham & cheese; May 17 – garlic butter chicken breast; May 18 – broccoli cheddar quiche; May 19 – BLT sandwich; May 20 – open-faced roast beef. Order meals by 11 a.m. the day before. Call 419-691-2254 for info.

Bible Study Class meets the 2nd and 4th Mon. of the month at 2 p.m.

Paws to Read at Locke Branch Library, May 16, 4-5 p.m., Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St. Certified therapy dogs are available to help kids practice their reading skills; 15-minute sessions available.

Clothing Drive Fundraiser, East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. During the week of May 16, the center will be collecting anything made from leather or cloth, including purses, shoes, linens, etc. A half-semi trailer will be located in the center parking lot.

Waite High School Memorial Day Program, May 20, 1 p.m., in the school auditorium. Program, “The Sacrifice of the Four Families.� RSVP by May 16 by calling 419-671-7000.

Dream Travelers Meeting, May 23, 10:45 a.m., East Toledo Senior Center. 1001 White St. See the world through food and photos. Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana. 419-691-2254.

Chicken Dinner & Bake Sale, June 8, 4-7 p.m., East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Presale tickets $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children under 12. Tickets are $11 the day of the dinner. Includes half-chicken, seasoned green beans, baked potato, dinner roll with butter and beverage (dine-in only). Homemade baked goods available for purchase. Call 419-691-2254 for info.

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

Toledo Neighborhood Block Watch Meeting, 410-M Eastside, boundaries, Navarre, East Broadway, Starr and the railroad tracks, meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Church of Christ on the corner of Starr & Plymouth at 6:30 pm. For info, call David Shull at 419-764-7483 or like the group’s Facebook page Block Watch 410-E for the East Toledo/Old St. Stephen’s Church Area meets every 4th Wed. of the month 7-8 p.m., at the VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul St. Residents who live within the boundaries of the Maumee River, I-280, Consaul, Seaman, Milford and any surrounding neighbors and business owners are also welcome.

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

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 St. Charles Hospital Auxiliary Spring Craft Store, May 16, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the hospital Oregon Room.

Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society Spring Open Meeting, May 17, 7 p.m. in the Historic Brandville School, 1133 Grasser St. Marilyn Ulrich will discuss “The Atrocities of the Pacific Theater of War During World War II.� The program is free to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For info, call Connie Isbell at 419-693-2956.

Our Lady of Toledo Shrine will be showing “Heaven’s Key to Peace� regarding the Message of Fatima May 21 at noon and May 22 at Sunday 1

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p.m. Everyone welcome.

Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., offers the following programs; Bay Chapter Book Review meets the 3rd Tues. of the month 1-2 p.m. – book copies available at the branch; Makerspace @ the Library – every 2nd Mon. through May from 6:30-7:30 p.m. – kids in grades 2-7 are invited to come in for creative tinkering. Volunteen Program Training, May 18 and 26 from 6-8 p.m. and May 28 from 10 a.m.-noon. 419-259-5250.

Support Group for anyone grieving a Death or Loss meets the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 6 p.m. at Faith UMC, 3415 Starr Ave. Lawn & Garden Tour Presented by the Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society, June 18, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Maps available at 9:30 a.m. at Brandville School Complex, 1133 Grasser St. Driving tour includes eight unique Oregon gardens. Cost: $15. Tickets available at North Branch Nursery & Gladieux Home Center. For info, call Nancy at 419-698-9068, Sharon at 419-704-0541 or Linda at 419-698-1045.

Ashland Church Funday, June 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2350 Starr Ave. Free food, games, prizes, a dance group, plus two bands and a bouncy house.

Fire safety house provided by Oregon Fire Dept.

Crafters welcome to sign up and sell their items ($25 fee). For info, call the church office at 419720-1995 Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society Museum, 1133 Grasser St. is open for tours every Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info, call 419-693-7052.

Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum. 2083 Autokee St., is open on Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. Volunteers are needed to staff the museum Saturdays through September. Tour the Museum on Facebook. For info, email HVHS. INC@gmail.com or call 419-691-1517.

Open-Late Dinners, served Mon., Wed. and Fri., 4-6:30 p.m., Ashland Baptist Church, 2350 Starr Ave. Open to anyone in the community. Freewill offerings accepted but not expected.

James Wes Hancock� Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave, 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.

Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall is available for rental. The air conditioned hall, located at 4925 Pickle Rd. accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-693-1737 for details.

Chronic Pain Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of the month at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Quilts of Compassion is seeking quilters to help make quilts for local charities, hospitals and disaster victims. No experience required. The group meets the last Wed. of the month, 1-3 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Call Flo at 419-693-3766.

Church Worship Guide Deadline: Thursday 11:00 am

Inspirational Message of the Week: Desperation The shining dreams and ideals of youth often become tarnished and faded in mid-life. We expected great things from life but are disappointed to see our dreams unfulfilled and time running out. Thoreau famously remarked that “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.� Living with this desperation takes a heavy toll which few can bear. Most of us either relinquish the dreams or lower our expectations. Some of us continue to believe that the brass ring might still be grasped. But no one can live with the thought that they have somehow failed at life, or failed to live up to their own ideals. So how should we face this? How do we live in such a way that we can

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Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch meets the 3rd Wed. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station at 2100 Tracy Rd. Find updates on the group’s Facebook page.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every 3rd Sat. of the month at 9 a.m. beginning May 21, Northwood Church of God, Coy & Curtice roads. For info, call 419-693-0260.

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Fridays 5-7:45 p.m., Northwood VFW 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd. Steaks, chicken and shrimp also available. Breakfast served Sundays 9 a.m.-noon.

Free Bread, at Northwood Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2975 Eastpointe Blvd., every Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. Info: northwoodadventist.org.

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

Jerusalem Twp. Board of Trustees Meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 6 p.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

Just the BEST Deal going on only what you need Dave Jaeger

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4155 Pickle Rd (LCMS) Ph. 419-691-9407 Sharing Preschool 419-693-8661 Jesus Sunday Worship 8 & 10:30 am & Living Sunday School 9:15 am His Love Sat. Service 5:30 pm www.princeofpeaceoregon.com

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Northwood Calvary Lutheran Ch.

1930 Bradner Rd./Corner of Woodville & Bradner Rds. 419-836-8986 Sunday School 9:00 am.

Sunday worship: 8:00 am &10:30 am Wed. 7:30 p.m. Pastor Robert Noble Every 2nd Sun. 10:30 am Praise Service

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Church school for all ages at 11 a.m.

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Walbridge Sundays at 11am & 6pm Meeting at Coy Elementary School 3604 Pickle Road, Oregon Pastor Jim McCourt (419) 203-0710 www.LWBCoregon.com

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Office Building Walbridge 1,440 sq. ft. $20,000 419-862-2709

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To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number 1-800-669-9777, for the hearing impaired is TTY 1-800-927-9275. *Equal Housing Opportunity* 15115 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore, beautiful river front 3 bed, 2 bath Ranch home, 1.8 acre. $130,000. By appointment 419-8370086.

1745 S. Wynn Rd., Oregon, Custom built in 2009 by McCroskey Workman Homes, 2,838 sq. ft. home built on 5.04 acres with 1/2 acre pond, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, home office, custom cabinets throughout, four season sun room, 3 car garage, and much more! $389,500 by appointment. 419-343-3368 2 bedroom condo, 1½ bath, appliances, washer/dryer, clubhouse, pool, tennis court, garage, $38,000.

419-862-2809 5658 Blue Grass Drive, beautifully landscaped, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Moline, Lake schools. A must see! $218,000. By Appointment: 419-869-3449

East Toledo- 717 Forsythe, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1yr Old Hot Water Tank, Furnace 6yrs old. Sold as is, needs some work. Asking 23k. Call 419-704-1376 or 419-280-1564

OREGON, East Hampton Park area, 3 bedroom Ranch, 1 bath, detached garage, walking distance to schools. $123,000 419-698-8658

Genoa- 405 Superior Street, 2-3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, 1,989 Sq.ft., Family Room (New), Full Basement, CA, New Siding/Roof, 2 Car Garage Unattached $110,000, 419-360-0549

Renovated 4-bedroom, vinyl farmhouse on 4.28 acres with a stocked pond, large steel pole barn, small steel barn and a wood shed at 30351 Lemoyne in Walbridge, Ohio. Move in condition. Asking $199,500.

Reasonable offers will be considered. Cash/pre-approved conventional loans. Call Carolyn at 419-471-1973 Monday through Saturday 10am – 9pm for showing.

Lake Township/Schools, open floor plan, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, gourmet kitchen, finished basement, 2,435 sq. ft., $284,900. 2245 Pheasant Dr., 419-698-8201 or 419-297-4667

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approach the grave with a full-throated singing of our dreams and ideals? One way is to keep doing the best that we can, knowing we are finite creatures who often stumble. But, at least if we know that we have run the race with determination, never giving up, we will know we have done our best. We should also realize that this isn’t an individual race, but a relay race, where we have taken the baton from others and will soon pass it on.

And finally, to complete the analogy, the coach of our team is God, and ultimately God’s team will win. We are all cosmic winners if we are on the side of goodness. “When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way.� Psalm 142:3

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Real Estate for Sale For Sale 2425 Rochester Pl Northwood, OH 43619 3-Bed, 2-bath $115,500 1815 Schomberg Toledo, Ohio 43605 2-bed & 2 baths (Fully Renovated) $79,900 23274 Hellwig Rd. Genoa, Ohio 43430 4-bed & 2 bath $144,900 27967 Southpoint Dr. Millbury, OH. 43447 Townhouse 2 units Reduced - $154,900 660 Forsythe St Toledo, OH 43605 $20,000

TO BE AUCTIONED Building & Contents May 28th @ 10:00 Building @ Noon 505 Oregon Road Northwood, OH 43619

Lots & Land 0 W. Walbridge East Curtice, OH. 43412 1.03 acres $23,900 9033 Jerusalem Rd. Curtice, OH. 43412 40 acres $350,000 2.88 acres 10050 Corduroy Curtice, OH. 43412 $32,000 418 Beachview Reno Beach 10 - Lots $6,000

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Waterville Historical duplex for sale. Spacious 2-3 bedrooms, appliances, storage, separate yards, additional storage available in barn. 419-261-3949 WOODVILLE- For Sale By Owner, 225 North Cherry, Exceptional 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Custom Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Over 1800 sqft., 3.5 Detached Car Garage, Patio, Home Completely Rebuilt 2007, Open House May 15 (1-5) and May 22 (1-5), $134,900, 419-261-1719

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terryfloro.com PLEASED TO PRESENT: 303 SUPERIOR, GENOA $119,900 511 SUPERIOR, GENOA $122,000 19885 W SR 579, CURTICE $127,500 22351 RED CLOVER, CURTICE $407,000 410 WILSON, GENOA $92,375 409 SUPERIOR, GENOA (LAND) $24,500

PENDING: 4413 FAIRVIEW, TOLEDO 22400 W BITTERSWEET, CURTICE 404 W STEVENSON, GBSNBURG 204 SECOND, GENOA

SOLD: 905 WEST ST, GENOA 302 ALLEN, WALBRIDGE 351 LINCOLN, ELMORE 258 RICE, ELMORE 915 BUCKEYE, GENOA 20426 PORTAGE RIVER, WDVILLE

SPRING IS HERE NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL CALL ME - I HAVE BUYERS

Danberry Realtors We Make it Worry Free!

*** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE ***

Open House Walbridge Model Homes on Display!

Lot #364 & Lot #365 Fri. May 20 & Sat. May 21 10am - 1pm

Call Walnut Hills 419-666-3993

Full-time Realtor

419-270-9667 419-855-8466

13 Acres for sale, 4710 Corduroy, Zoned Agricultural, 1 acre of woods, $85,000, 419-410-8266 2 large residential lots with trees on Plumey Rd. between Lemoyne and Owens Rd's, Lake Schools, sanitary sewer, city water and gas.

Building Lot for Sale Approx. 88 x 150 Ideal for modular Natural gas, city water & sewer Mature trees Lake schools Lakehurst Dr. / Northwood $19,900 Call 419-392-8968

Building Lot Northwood 130'x180' Quiet Cul-de-sac Crosscreek Meadows Bradner @SR 579 Creek In Rear $39,000.

419-466-5098

Open House Walbridge Model Homes on Display!

Lot #364 & #365 Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21 10am-1pm Call Walnut Hills/Deluxe Parks 419-666-3993

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

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number 1-800-669-9777, for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. *Equal Housing Opportunity*

“PENDING, SOLD OR PURCHASED THRU SUTPHIN TEAM�

East Toledo home, 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath, very clean, new paint all rooms, huge kitchen, $650/month + deposit/utilities, no smoking, no pets.

419-386-7075 East Toledo, Bakewell Street, 1bedroom twinplex, private parking, laundry hookups, 1 small pet, $425/month plus utilities. 419-6989058 East Toledo, Bakewell Street, 1bedroom twinplex, private parking, laundry hookups, 1 small pet, $425/month plus utilities. 419-6989058

NEW LISTINGS AND ACTIVE PROPERTIES

2530H - 3 bdrm, 2½ story, oak kitchen, mature trees and open spaces.

YOUR HOME HERE

East Toledo- 2069 Idaho Brick Twinplex, 2-Bedrooms, 1 Bath, W/D Hook-up, no pets, $450/mo. 419367-8603 Elmore House- 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Garage, Basement, Big Yard, Rent with Option, $895/mo. 419-206-7125

820NS - 3 bed 2.5 bath Ranch, master suite full bath, gourmet kitchen, 9.5 acres, pond, 4 horse stall barn, natural gas, public water, attached garage

0H-Buildable Lot. Size 92x124. Public utilities, Lake Schools, easy access to St. Rt. 51, I-280 and St. Rt. 795.

1307R - One level twinplex, full brick, 2 bed each unit, laundry hookups, public utilities. Lake Township.

8331A - 2 bdrm, remodeled, country setting, over 2 acres! Lot with mature trees, outbuilding, barn

116N - 3 bdrm full brick Ranch! Corner 464S - 3 bdrm, 1.5 story, three generations of same family. lot, shed, finished basement

6042A - 3 bdrm brick Ranch, ½ acre on 2 parcels, close to lake.

5741C - 3 bdrm, 2 story, over 2 acres!

Huge garage, close to golf course.

Last buildable lot! Lake Township Build your dream home here! 86x167, mature trees

0P - ALMOST 10 ACRES!

OREGON APARTMENTS Owner Operated

Quality at low prices!

Spacious 2 bedroom, all electric, appliances Included.

Starting at $495/mo. + deposit & utilities 1 unit, heat & gas included

Visit us on our website at: www.oregonarms.net Call 419-972-7291 419-277-2545

Bob McIntosh “Pick the Best�

419-260-9350 Em: Bob@callbobmcintosh.info Website: Bobmcintosh.info Over One Thousand closed transactions “Put my people pleasing experience to work for you�

303S - NEW LISTING. Rare find, two lots, 4 bedrms, 2 full baths!

Fence & patio! $119,900. IL#56174. Terry Floro 419-270-9667.

1455CF - NEW LISTING. Buildable lot in Country Farms Sub. 92 x 280 (.59A) All Utilities. $27,000. IL#56144. Becky Naugle 419-266-2770.

158B - Custom kitchen, Bsmt Ent Area, Appraisal - 40’s. Sell mid $30’s. 3 Bd. IL#36304. Danny Knopp 419-356-5269.

769NA - NEW LISTING. Down on the Farm! Over 6 acres.

Outbuildings and 3 bed 2 bath. IL#56124. Christie Wolf 419-3453597.

29693M - NEW LISTING. 3 Bed Farm House. 2 full Bath, 3 story 40 x 80 barn on 2 Âą Acre. IL#55824. Christie Wolf 419-345-3597.

5610W - NEW LISTING. Commercial building w/renovated apartment above and offices. IL#55894. Christie Wolf 419-3453597.

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

LISTING & SALES LEADERS 2015 Brad Sutphin

3125LD - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, split level with large family room.

466G - 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath home!

Fenced back yard with wood deck.

Genoa apartment, 2 bedroom, C/A, $450/mo. 419-206-7125

Mountainbrook East Toledo- 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Houses, Rent starting at $540/month +Deposit, No Pets, Call for details 419-350-0064

SOLD

Genoa, Ottawa Cty., 16 Unit Town home apt. complex.

Thousands of Homes . . .

One Address 419-691-2800 www.danberry.com

EAST TOLEDO Big 2-bedroom upper $425/month plus deposit and utilities Fresh paint, new floors & carpet appliances, no pets 419-691-3074

SOLD

9037S - 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, finished bsmnt, stainless steel appliance pkg

East Toledo- 2 Bedroom House, Raymer, Nice and Clean, Small Fenced Yard, $525/mo. +deposit/utilities, 419-787-6043

26 YEARS NEGOTIATING EXPERIENCE Email: brads@realtor.com www.REMAX.com

PENDING

East Toledo- 1 story house, 3 beds, lots of storage, you pay utilities/water, $600/mo +$600 deposit, extra lot w/garage. 419-494-7401

1300 sf, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 car attached garage, beautiful master with walk-in closet, fireplace in great room, granite/stainless kitchen.

Includes lawn/snow removal and all appliances. Small pets considered. $1700 mo/$1700 deposit. 1 year lease. Call Aimee 419-874-8847 Ridge Stone Builders.

419-345-5566 PREFERRED

Jeana Sutphin

SOLD 664N - 3 bed, finished basement, fenced yard, custom built shed

7256B - 3 bdrm, open concept, 7 acres, custom cabinetry and finish work by Snow’s, public water & sewer

0SNC - 12 ACRES FOR SALE!

7049NC - 2 bdrm, 1 story, 4-season sunroom w/fireplace, large garage.

4214D - 3 bdrm, full brick Ranch, Snow’s Woodshop oak kitchen.

34NS - 3/4 bdrm, great corner lot, oversized garage, huge patio.

22040WB - 5 bdrm, indoor pool/hot tub, 1.62 acre corner lot, 2 master suites, public utilities.

21202WT - 2 bdrm, convenient onestory living, patio, basement + enclosed porch, 2 car garage

2400R - 3 bdrm Brick Ranch on the golf course! Immediate possession!

541T - 3 bdrm, 1 level, Appliance package, fenced yard, garage & shed

415B - 3 bdrm, 2 story, natural woodwork, hardwood floors, 2 car garage

THE PRESS, MAY 16, 2016

Featured Property!

403 Main, Genoa Just reduced to $69,900!

Nice 4 bedroom, newer boiler, 1st floor bedroom.

Excellent Properties!

792 Elk Ridge, Northwood $304,900 3335 Northreach, Oregon $122,900 1726 Walker, Graytown $114,900 630 Wheeling, Oregon $80,000 (REDUCED) 416 Superior, Genoa $74,900 Single or Duplex!

1602 Homestead, Toledo $44,900 642 Penn, Woodville $20,000 1661 Oak, Toledo $9,000 0 Woodville Road $189,000 (23 acres +-) 0 Pargillis, Perrysburg $77,500 (5 acres) 4815 N. Teal, Oregon $31,000 (Building Lot) PENDING! PENDING! 7039 Curtice, Curtice 6707 MillRidge, Maumee 11910 Curtice, Curtice 13256 W. SR 105, Oak Har 1117 Holgate, Maumee 6313 Whitehouse, Whiteh 2102 LaFrance, Oregon 1105 S. Coy, Oregon 1918 Metz, Oregon

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Piccadilly East Apartments

Starting At

• 1 BED $400 • 2 BED $500 • Oregon Schools • No Deposit • No Gas Bill • Small Pets OK! • Storage Units On Site 419-693-9391

Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 11am-4pm 2750 Pickle Rd., Oregon Visa & MasterCard Accepted

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Swimming Pool Basketball/Tennis Courts Playground 24 hour emergency maintenance Laundry facilities Ask about our new tenant specials — Featuring —

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419-343-5348

Walbridge 2 Bedroom Apartment, One Car Garage, $550/month, 419206-7125

1 bedroom $405 2 bedroom $495 2 & 3 bedroom Townhomes starting at $599

419-698-1717 3101 Navarre Ave., Oregon

Your New Home for 2016

WALBRIDGE Rent/Lease Multi-Level Twinplex 2 Bdrm, 2.5 car garage, fenced back yard.

Call Brad Sutphin 419-345-5566 brads@realtor.com REMAX PREFERRED Waterville Historical duplex for sale. Spacious 2-3 bedrooms, appliances, storage, separate yards, additional storage available in barn. 419-261-3949

Yorktown Village 1 & 2 Bedroom Townhouses & Apartments Join Oregon’s Finest Community ★Laundry ★Swimming Pool ★Spacious Floor Plans ★Private Patios ★ 24 hr. Emergency Maintenance

419-693-9443

Spacious 1 & 2 Bdrm. Apts.

(Next to I-280, close to shopping & restaurants) Call for new tenant rate

COPPER COVE APTS. 1105 S. Wheeling

419-693-6682

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

419-666-1443 Running or not, 24/7, cars, trucks, vans, ATVs, motorcycles. Must have title. 419-360-0130

Carriers Wanted!

The Press is looking to hire an independent contractor to deliver a walking route in Oak Harbor.

If interested, please contact Jordan at 419-836-2221, Ext. 32.

CDL drivers needed. Class A, B, or C endorsement required, for minibus transport, to or from factory and customer locations. Apply at TESCO, 6401 Seaman Road, Oregon OH 43616.

Direct care positions open taking care of individuals with developmental disabilities. Must own car, pass BCI, have HS diploma or GED, driver's license w/proof of car insurance. Med course and CPR helpful.

419-346-9418. Fill out application at: ottawahomesgenoa.com Drivers: CDL-A - $5000 Sign On Bonus! Great Pay & Benefits. Dedicated Account. Bonus Program!

Great Hometime. Plenty of Miles. Co & Ops Welcome. 2 yrs T/T Exp. 855205-6364 Drivers: Dedicated, Regional, OTR, Flatbed & Point to Point Lane Openings! Excellent Pay, (New hires guaranteed min $$$ week)! CDL-A 1yr.

Exp, Orientation Completion Bonus!: 1-855-314-1138

SOLD, SOLD, SOLD 352 Lincoln, Elmore 29678 Carnoustie, Perrysb 2643 Eastmoreland, Oregon 5517 BrookPoint, Toledo 4756 Teal, Oregon 4430 Williston, Northwood 100 Birchdale, Perrysburg 446 Winter, Elmore 703 Highland, Rossford 3161 Penrose, Toledo 11940 Curtice E&W, Curtice

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featuring 1 bedroom apt. $425 2 bedroom apt. $495 2 bed. Townhouse $625 • Pool • Oregon Schools • Intercom entry • Cat Friendly • Washer/Dryer Hookups

Ask about our specials! “ Make your ďŹ rst Big Move!â€?

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

Space for Lease Between 450-1,100 Sq. Ft. Perfect for Retail, Office, or Massage Therapy Walnut Hills Plaza (Walbridge) Call for more details 419-392-8968

Equipment Manufacturing Worker needed. MIG welding, griding, sand blasting, and assembly skills required, start pay based on level of experience. Integrity is compensated here. Send Resume to tfager37@yahoo.com or call 419-345-3966 Genoa Daycare looking to hire a toddler teacher assistant. 20 hours per week. Please call 419-855-9605.

HOUSECLEANING Busy housecleaning service looking for energetic team members who like to clean. No evenings, weekends or holidays. Call 419-873-7000. EOE Immediately hiring housekeepers, motel experience preferred. Apply within Regency Inn, 3484 Hanley Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551. No Phone Calls.

Janitor, Oak Harbor Area Sweeping, moping, restroom cleaning, 5-6/hrs. per day, Mon-Fri., second shift. $12.34 - $13.13 per hour to start. Must have no felony convictions, thefts or drug charges. Able to pass a drug test and some work history. Call Mary at Toledo Building Services. 419-321-7650 for interview information.

Janitors Needed at Turnpike Plaza in Genoa, Part-time shifts including weekends. Pays up to $8.75 per/hr. must have clean background and reliable transportation. Call 419-3098664 Mon.-Fri. between 8am-5pm.

Line Cook, Dish Washer & Waitress Apply between 2-4pm Days/Evenings/Weekends Apply at Anna's Restaurant 4505 Woodville Rd, Northwood, OH. LOCAL CLASS A & B DRIVERS WANTED B.C.A. Express Co., Ltd now located in Genoa, Ohio is looking for full time qualified local quad dump and semi truck drivers wanted for road construction work. All driving is local and drivers will be home every night.

Drivers must have a CLASS A or B endorsement, a valid drivers license and a valid medical card. Minimum starting wage is $17.00 per hour and increases with experience. BCA Express offers employee welfare benefits and holiday pay. BCA Express offers the opportunity to help assist drivers who only have CLASS B endorsement to acquire CLASS A endorsement, if desired. *Applicants cannot have more than 2 points on their drivers license.

Please call 419-855-0446 or 419-855-0448 Looking for a Part-Time Detailed oriented Jack of All Trades person(s) to do building and auto maintenance, landscaping and lawn care, painting and drywall, carpentry, concrete, plumbing and electrical work. Send resume to tfager37@yahoo.com or call 419-345-3966 Looking for experienced meat cutter, full-time 30-40 hours per week.

Heavy lifting required. Pick up an application at Miller's New Market, Genoa.

Mechanic Needed Manlift/Equipment holding yard in need of a Full-time Mechanic to load, unload equipment, inspect and repair as needed. Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm, Mon-Fri, excellent pay.

Apply in person at: AJS Logistics, 22111 W. Industrial Drive, Genoa.

Metroparks of the Toledo Area is looking for an individual to fill a Park Technician 3 position at Pearson Metropark. High school degree or equivalent required. Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. Moderate level of experience in general turf, grounds and building maintenance required. $15.35/hr. 40 hour workweek. Go to www.metroparkstoledo.com for complete list of position requirements and duties; must submit online application and resume by May 24th.

EOE

Now hiring grill cooks and servers.

Experience preferred.

Apply in person: “R� Cafe, 638 Main St., Genoa Now hiring Home Health Aides, STNA's and CNA's for the Gibsonburg, Woodville, Oregon and surrounding areas. SHORT COMMUTE to WORK and SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE. Please call Comfort Keepers at 567-424-6773 for further details.

Now taking applications for Bartenders, Servers and Line Cooks.

Please apply within Rayz Cafe, 608 Main Street, Genoa.

Part-time possible Full-Time position opening for person who is proficient in Google Adwords Marketing and Professional Utube Video Development.

Send resume to: tfager37@yahoo.com or call 419345-3966 Pemberville, part-time cook & server, evenings only. 419-287-4824

TRAINCO

Truck Driving Schools Day - Eve - Weekend Class

LOCAL JOBS - HOME DAILY Perrysburg 419-837-5730 Norwalk 419-499-2222

Turnpike Service Plazas are hiring for:

TRAVELER’S EXPRESS

Hiring for All Shifts and Shift Managers Part time Positions Available • Starting at $8.50 per hour • Up to $9.50 per hour • Meal Discounts • Flexible Hours Applicants will be considered for all concepts

Apply @ Hardees.com/jobs

Blue Heron Plaza

Wyandot Plaza

419-855-3478 419-855-7239

A Loving Oregon Mom (Coy School District) currently has openings, lunch provided, educational activities in a smoke free, loving environment.

References available.

Please give me a call at 419-6912869 for an interview.

Reino Linen Service is a commercial laundry facility and is currently hiring for day/afternoon shift production positions. Wage is based on the shift. Wages have been recently increased. Reino Linen is a drug free workplace and proof of citizenship is required. Please get applications online at: www.reinolinen.com or 119 S. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

An excellent Starr District childcare has openings for 1 newborn, 2 toddlers and summer care. Fun, education, love and CPR certified. 419972-7109

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

INDOOR FLEA MARKET Vendors, Talent & Pet Show Contestants wanted for Northwood Spectacular Days June 24-26 at Great Eastern.

Pick up entry forms at Everything For Pets at Great Eastern Shopping Center! For more information call 419-277-9083.

Truck Driver - Reino Linen Reino Linen Service is currently hiring for part time and full time truck driver positions.

Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, be able to handle the physical requirements of the position, be willing to work a flexible schedule, be familiar with DOT regulations, and have good listening and customer relation skills.

Reino Linen offers competitive wages and benefits.

Applications are available to print online at www.reinolinen.com or please come to our facility 119 S. Main Street, Gibsonburg OH 43431 or send a resume to HR@reinolinen.com We are an EEO/AA Employer.

We buy most anything from your garage! 419-870-0163

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

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. Lake Michigan Room. Visitors always welcome. Call Ken for more info 419266-8183 or check our local website: www.d28toastmasters.org and click on Great Eastern Club.

*Plumbing *Painting *Cupboard Refinishing *Windows *Doors *Siding *Masonry Repairs *Concrete.

Free Estimates 419-307-0548 HANDYMAN Electrical Service Upgrades, Plumbing, Woodwork, Painting, Member of BBB Call 567-277-5333 (local) RAY'S HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Siding, Electrical Problems, Help for the Do-It-Yourselfer.

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

A Mechanic looks at vehicles, pays accordingly, anything w/wheels 419-870-0163

Restlawn Memorial Park, 4 lots, Devotion Section, lot 201 C & D spaces 1 & 2 in each. $6500 value, all 4 lots $1,000. 419-345-8427 Restlawn Memorial Park, 2 crypts on north side (Windrow Garden Mausoleum) prime location. $6,000/Both 419-836-9587

Professional Cleaning Residential - Commercial Attention Landlord's & Homeowner's Want cleaning and painting done right?

Tired of throwing money away?

We have unbelievable prices and many references. 567-249-8901 or 419-699-0422.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Super 8 Millbury is now hiring for Front Desk/Housekeeping full-time and part-time. Apply in person: 3491 Latcha Rd. (Exit 1-B off I-280) Millbury.

Visiting Angels is in need of caregivers for in-home care. Must have flexibility and compassion. Valid driver's license and insured vehicle required. Stop by Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm or go to visitingangels.com to apply.

No certification required.

7110 W. Central Ave., Suite A Toledo, Ohio 43617 419-517-7000 We are a full service Design Builder with an immediate opening for a Project Superintendent in the Toledo area. All Resumes with cover letter outlining experience and desired salary to be emailed to cmartin@cfidm.com. All qualified applicants will be considered.

2 pet sitters needed for Genoa area.

MUST LOVE ANIMALS! Work your own hours!

Call 419-377-4949 or visit us at our web site: mapaws.com A+ BBB Rating

Glenn Laney

Your courage and patriotism inspire me...

Thinking of you even more on Memorial Day! Your daughter Lesley

This Memorial Day you can salute the heros of our Armed Forces past and present by placing a tribute. For $15.00 includes (color photo) and will run in the Metro & Suburban Press.

Deadline - Tuesday, May 24 Published - Monday, May 30 Call 419-836-2221 or email cindy@presspublications.com to reserve space now! Or you can visit The Press at: 1550 Woodville Rd., Millbury (Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-5)

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Brian's Lawn Service Professional Service with affordable prices!

Spring Cleanups Free Estimates 419-205-4309 Ed's Mowing, Complete Lawn Service and Bush Trimming, No contracts.

419-693-9614 or 419-349-1266

STEVEN'S LAWN SERVICE & LANDSCAPING Serving All Areas Residential/Commercial Spring – Fall Cleanup Brush Hog Services Mulch-Stone-Topsoil Delivery Snow Removal Military/Senior Discounts Insured, References Member of the BBB NW OH & SE MI 419-466-3547

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

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

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

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

50+ YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES *SENIOR & WINTER RATES* 419-697-1230 NORTHWOOD

Drywall/Painting/Remodeling Small jobs are our specialty!

Fully Insured Free Estimates Over 25 Years Experience!

419-360-3522

Michael's Roofing and Construction Tear-Offs, Re-Roofs Repairs, Maintenance 32 yrs. Experience Family Owned - Fully Insured Free Estimates 419-836-1620

Need firewood? Yours for free if you cut it down, 419-707-3140

J & G TREE SERVICE *Tree Removal *Stump Removal *Topping *Shaping *Trimming *Pruning Available Free Estimates - Fully Insured BBB Accredited (Servicing Wood & Lucas Counties) 419-377-0367

TREE & STUMP REMOVAL *Tree Trimming *Pruning *Clean Up 30 Years Experience Call Don 419-691-6811

CURTICE 22800 W. Deerfield Ct. May 19th - 21st (9am-5pm) Clothes, electronics, tires, and other misc., too much to mention.

CURTICE 8250 Brown Rd May 19, 20 & 21 (8-4) Tremendous amount of items!

Women's, Men's, Boy's, Girl's name brand clothing, Overflowing Household Misc. Including Furniture and Sporting Equipment.

Rain or Shin!

GENOA 23745 BRADNER RD Between RT 20 and 163 May 20 & 21 (9-5) Garage and Household Items!

Large Generator w/Trailer (for Camping, Christmas Decorations, or Home), Fishing Poles/lures, Hunting & Pocket Knives, Canoe, Tons of Tools, Jewelry, Men's & Womens + Size Clothes & More!

Psychic and Health Event

Sat., May 21 9:30am-4:30pm at Americas Best Value Inn, Oregon & Wales Rd. Exit 198 off I-75, Northwood. Psychics, Health professional &Vendors

GENOA 23885 W. Meadow Dr. May 19 & 20; (8-5) Golf clubs, picture frames, oak shelving, glassware, band-saw, tools, ladies business attire and many other things.

Specials on Friday!

Admission $5

ATTENTION VILLAGE OF GENOA RESIDENTS 181 Section 181.08 shall be amended to read as follows:

GRAYTOWN 565 N. Graytown Rd. May 20th (8-4) May 21 (9-1)

181.08 CREDIT FOR TAX PAID TO ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY

woman's and men's clothing, designer shoes, bedding, household, patio set, dish set, keyboard, lots of tools, mopeds, motorcycles, Antique bikes, video games, Nintendo 64, Atari counsel, Xbox games, old projector, old cameras, military training guns, weedeaters, antiques, Coca Cola items, tree stands lots of great stuff!

Neighborhood Garage Sale on Brown Rd between Wheeling & Woodville Roads Thurs. May 19 – Sun. May 22 9am - 4pm.

Girls infant and toddler items, home furnishings, bedding, boys bike and plenty more!

NORTHWOOD 3920 Walbridge Rd. May 19th & 20th (9am-4pm) May 21st (9am-1pm) Multi-Family!

National Geographic, golf, holiday, housewares, books, tools, men's, women's and young men's clothes, furniture, antique cedar closet, comforters, 8 Track car stereo's, medal patio set and cushions, medal bunk beds twin and double, lots more including the kitchen sink!

NORTHWOOD 3955 MacArthur Dr May 21st (9-3)

(a) No credit shall be given for taxes paid on income earned in another municipality. (b) No credit will be given for any school district tax.

Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after January 1, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

COMPANY DRIVERS ASSIGNED TRUCKS SIGN ON BONUS/REFERRAL BONUS COMPETITIVE WAGES Paid Vacation & Holidays Health, Life ins & 401K w/company match CDL Class A Tractor Trailer Drivers MUST HAVE 1 YR VERIFIABLE GOOD MVR & CSA

CIMARRON EXPRESS 800-866-7713 EXT 123 www.cimarronexpress.com

Corning, Indian Summer Dishes, Drill Press, Mitre Saw, Hand Tools, Holiday DĂŠcor, Candy Molds, Household Items & More!

OREGON 1224 Sierra Fri 5/20 & Sat 5/21 (9am-5pm) Computer desk, curio cabinet, sleeper sofa, coffee table, dining table, elliptical, golf clubs, trifold tonneau cover (6ft 6in), home decor, toys, kids clothes, adult scrubs, and much more!

OREGON 1447 Forester (Off Brown) May 19 & 20 (9-4) 4-Family Sale!

Household, collectibles, clothes, new ceramic glass tiles, some new older car parts.

OREGON 3357 Ice Castle Drive Off Coy May 19 & 20 (9-6) May 21 (9-4) Lots of Everything!

Something for everyone!

OREGON 433 Georgetown Drive May 20 & 21 (8:30 – ?)

My Treasures Are Your Pleasures!

Snap On 3/8� 22 piece socket set like brand new, collector plates, inlaid coffee table, oak end table, pictures (all framed) copy machine, very unique Victorian lamps, custom made wood blinds 25� width, odds & ends.

OREGON 459 Holly Drive Friday & Saturday May 20 & 21 (9-4) MULTI-FAMILY SALE Household Items, Toys, Jewelry, Collectibles, Small size clothing

WALBRIDGE 213 E. Perry St. May 19th & 20 th (9am-4pm) Clothes (including Express & American Eagle), books, toys, jewelry, kitchen and household items. Too many items to list!

WALBRIDGE 303 Elm St. May 19, 20 & 21 (9am-5pm) Really Huge Sale!

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Moving Auction May 21st @ 10:00 AM 2427 Opfer Lenz Road, Martin, Ohio 43445 “1995� Chevy Silverado 1500 350 hp, Running boards, automatic, power seats & fiberglass bed liner. Excellent condition, original owner & garage stored.

Furniture: Double bed, chest of drawers, Ladder back chairs, bookcases, Wood desk & chair, rocker & foot stool, sofa, recliner/rocker, end & coffee tables, old wood rocker, hutch, dining table, misc wood chairs, wood kitchen table & chairs, Household: Kenmore sewing machine & cabinet, pictures, frames & wall decorations, radios portable & table top, Bissell carpet cleaner, linens, Tupperware, Corningware,sm.

Appliances, dishes, glassware & misc. kitchen items.

Misc: Books, baskets, hats, back massager, toss pillows, canning supplies, Christmas items & electric typewriter.

Toys: John Deere pedal tractor, metal doll house & furniture, child's wood school desk w/chalk board sm. Tractor, International tractor, Tonka- trucks helicopter - farm wagon disc. Cement mixer - camper police car school bus & forklift, Red Radio wagon, Board games, lg. red wagon, bouncing horse.

Collectibles: Costume jewelry, sewing box, world globe, reel to reel recorder (Radio Co. of America), RCAVictor radio (works), record albums, Comics, very old album music box, Clock (Sessions), misc. glass items, crockery, nesting bowls, Pyrex mixing bowls, stoneware pitchers, oil lamps, old picnic basket, sq. galv. Tub, dishes, porcelain top table, Ohio Farmer mag. & others, metal sprinkling can, chicken feeder & more.

Exercise Equip: Gazelle, rowing machine, exercise bench & weights & punching bag.

Garage: Toro 12 hp Wheel Horse Classic rider w/snowblower, Self propelled lawn mower, Husquvarna chainsaw, hedge trimmers, 12 gal. shop vac, electric chainsaw tree trimmer, 2wheel barrows, Wheel Horse lawn cart, Bolens 5 hp. Reverse cultivator, misc. tools, aerator, lawn roller, yard tools, 2 wheel lawn trailer, 30� lawn sweeper, electric leaf blower, RR ties & rails, stove pipe, wood glider & picnic table w/benches. Ladders, hand yard tools, lawn spreaders, 2 T floor jack. Mans Alpine bike & ladies Hercules bike.

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WALBRIDGE 500 E. Perry St. (Corner of Parkview & E. Perry) Thurs. & Fri., May 19th & 20th (9am-5pm) Sunbeam stand mixer, student desk and chair, luggage, bedspreads, Corelle dishes, Pfaltzgraff dishes, brass candle sticks, football helmet, cappuccino maker, desk accessories, ladies shoes, designer purses, wooden blinds, new beverage dispenser, misses designer clothing, Norman Rockwell plates, collectibles by Terry Redlin, Thomas Kincaid, Heritage Village and lefton, vases, aprons and bedding.

Walbridge May 20 & May 21 (9am-6pm) Walnut Hills/Deluxe Mobile Home Parks, along with the Village of Walbridge, welcomes you to join us for the Annual Community Yard Sale WALBRIDGE

Clarinet, starter instrument, Harmony brand, excellent condition. $50. 419-698-1364

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

Maytag Electric Dryer, White excellent condition, $125/OBO. 419693-8020 White GE Built-in Oven, Great for Rental Property, Electric, $75 OBO, 419-913-6686

Walnut Hills Mobile Home Park 30630 Drouillard Rd., Lot 70

White GE Microwave with Trim Kit, Great Shape, $125.00, 419-9136686

Huge Carport Sale!

Friday, May 20th (9am-3pm)

White GE Profile Flat Built-in Cooktop, Electric, Great Shape, $175.00, 419-913-6686

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COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE Village of Walbridge May 20 and 21 9 am to 5 pm Rain or Shine WALBRIDGE WOODCREEK VILLAGE (North of downtown Walbridge)

30824 Drouillard Rd.

8th Annual Multiple Family Yard Sale Something for everyone!

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BOWLING GREEN Closing Home Sale 236 Larchwood Dr. May 19 & 20 (9-4) May 21 (9-11) Some Furniture, Refrigerator, New Washer & Dryer, Household Items, Tools, Crafting, Christmas, Home DĂŠcor, Something for Everyone, Everything Clean & Nice!

CURTICE 7140 N. Curtice Street Off E.W. Curtice Road May 21 (9-2) La-Z-Boy sectional, end table, bookshelf, dining room table, 4 chairs, TV stand, desks and chair, patio furniture, grill, stereo, window A/Cs, karaoke machine, space heater and JD push self-propelled lawn mower, decorative items. 419-410-6631

White Whirlpool Built-in Dishwasher with stainless steal insert, Gently Used, $250.00, 419-913-6686

Taupe microfiber love seat, nice, purchased from Elder Beerman, $165 OBO. 419-707-3140

2 Kid-Proof Cases for Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Tablet, Blue, Nice Thick foam case! Never Used! Ordered wrong size in error. $10 each, 419266-2292 9 piece Saints twin size comforter set.-$75 4'x6' wood playhouse.-$50 Portable dishwasher.-$75 Small freezer, 2 yrs. old.-$50 419-691-3841 Beautiful Oneida 8 Place Silverware Setting in Tarnish-Proof Chest, many extra pieces$200/OBO 3 wheeled walker w/bag, tray and basket- $50. 419-697-3768 Danby Kegerator, Brand New! Accommodates Full or Pony Keg! Great for Parties! $400 OBO, 419579-0042 Disabled accessible van, $2500 OBO. 419-862-2417

MAPLE TREES 4'-6' high, $5.00/ea.

Call 419-836-9754 Tonneau Cover- Snap Down Type, fits Ford F-150 2011-2014, 2 Years Old, Great Shape, $80, 419-6919973

Mag, 17� Flat Square Tube Monitor (15.9�VS) Still in Box, Never used. $20.00. 419-836-9754

Female Huskie German Shepherd mix, $50 419-691-3841

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Good running order, asking $2500 OBO. 419-862-2417 2008 Honda Accord 70,000 Miles Runs Great, Clean One Owner Car, Blue Exterior with Gray Interior, $8,800 OBO, 419-367-8610 2010 GMC Accadia SUV-130,000 miles, new engine, silver, 4 dr., 2 wheel drive, $10,000 419-460-2629 Lincoln Continental, 1997, 170K, All Options, Looks Good, Runs Good! $2,500 OBO, 419-322-5933

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17 ft. Grumman Aluminum Canoe, $400, 419-637-7240 1977 Bayliner 19ft. Well maintained, Volvo Pinto, 4 cylinder, fuel efficient, with trailer. Asking $3300. Trolling outboard motor-3/HP $150. 419698-8658 Searay '95, 20' cc, 5.0 Mercruiser I/O, low hours, with trailer, covers & equipment. Great Condition. $8,000.

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2002, 30' Jayco Eagle Summit, new power awning, power tongue jack, 10' slide, sleeps 4. Very nice condition! $6,800/OBO. Loads of storage! 419-656-0721 2010 Pop-Up Camper, Flagstaff 207. Queen & Full heated mattresses, outdoor propane grill, sink, stove inside, power winch for roof lift. No A/C Excellent condition. Call/text 419-680-1425. $5200 OBO

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2012 Copper Canyon, 36 ft 5th wheel camper with 3 slides. Like new condition. Ideal for living in.

Rear living room, $26,000 OBO. 662-809-8637

'03 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary special, dynawideglide, 28k, removable windshield/saddlebags. Runs Great!

No Rust! $7250 419-855-0119 2006 Yellow Suzuki DR200 on&off, 2,300 miles, Looks New, Runs New! $1,700.00 OBO, 419-666-5225, Walbridge Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat. (11-5pm) 419-244-2525.

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2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE 4X4 The journey doesn’t start at the beginning, it begins at the end.

Best of luck at college!

Love, Your Family

CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES LEASE FOR:

149

$

PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS* PLUS TAX

MSRP: $28,415

Deadline May 24th Run Date June 6th (Sample shown) Runs in Metro & Suburban Press (w/color photo) $25.00

The Press 1550 Woodville Rd. Millbury 419-836-2221 Office open Mon.-Thurs. 9-5

*$1,995 plus tax and title due at delivery.

2016 DODGE JJOURNEYY R R/T /T

CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES LEASE FOR:

159

$

PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS* PLUS TAX

MSRP: $33,385 *$1,995 plus tax and title due at delivery.

LEASE PRICES ARE FOR CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS! *Approval based on FICA score of 740 or above. $1,995 due at delivery plus tax and title. Mileage amounts of 10k/year with mileage penalty of 25¢ per mile over. Residency restrictions apply.

Valid on in-stock units only. All offers end 5/31/2016. See dealer for details.

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725 ILLINOIS AVE • MAUMEE • 419-893-0241 SHOP 24/7 ONLINE AT CHARLIESDODGE.COM

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May 16, 2016

BAUMANN AUTO GROUP GENOA

Baumann Auto Group Genoa

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$60 Under Invoice on ALL New Vehicles!

$60 Under Invoice on ALL New Vehicles!

(excludes Shelby) $60 Under Invoice on ALL New Vehicles! (excludes Shelby)

NEW 2016 FORD F150 Crew Cab XLT MSRP $$48,745 48,745 #F5630, 4x4, Crew Cab, Loaded!

$60 Under Invoice Price $38,395*

2016 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

NEW

#AT-16060, 4X4, All Star Double Cab

*Ford Rebates included. Ford ¿nancing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra.

With approved credit.

Offer ends May 31, 2016.

$10,350 OFF

NEW 2016 FORD Escape SE

MSRP $44,025

$60 Under Invoice Price $35,645* $8,380 OFF

* Includes all rebates and incentives. Plus tax, title, license and document fees.

With approved credit. See dealer for details. Offer ends May 31, 2016.

MSRP $26,685 #F5513

$60 Under Invoice Price $21,423*

2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT

NEW

#FC6193 MSRP $28,385

*Ford Rebates included. Ford ¿nancing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra.

With approved credit. Offer ends May 31, 2016.

$5,262 OFF

NEW 2016 FORD Fusion SE

$60 Under Invoice Price $25,650* $2,735 OFF

* Includes all rebates and incentives. Plus tax, title, license and document fees. With approved credit. See dealer for details. Offer ends May 31, 2016.

MSRP $25,340 #F5575

2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT

$60 Under Invoice Price $19,881*

NEW

#A-16264, MSRP $21,995

*Ford Rebates included. Ford ¿nancing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra.

With approved credit. Offer ends May 31, 2016.

$5,459 OFF

NEW 2015 FORD Focus SE

$60 Under Invoice Price $19,512* $2,483 OFF

* Includes all rebates and incentives. Plus tax, title, license and document fees. With approved credit. See dealer for details. Offer ends May 31, 2016.

MSRP $23,270 #F5281 “LAST ONE”

2016 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

$60 Under Invoice Price $17,905*

NEW

#A-16280, MSRP $27,545

*Ford Rebates included. Ford ¿nancing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra.

With approved credit. Offer ends May 31, 2016.

$5,365 OFF

BAUMANN FORD PRE-OWNED WNED

$60 Under Invoice Price $23,685* $3,860 OFF

* Includes all rebates and incentives. Plus tax, title, license and document fees. With approved credit. See dealer for details. Offer ends May 31, 2016.

Baumann Chevy CertiÀed Pre-Owned 2013 Ford Escape SEL #F5443A

$17,499

2013 Ford F-150 XLT #F5542A

$27,499

2012 Ford Fusion SE #F5551A

$8,999

2015 Ford Focus SE #F51202A

$11,999 2008 Honda CRV #FC6053A

2009 Mercedes E63 #F51203A

$29,000

2007 Honda CRV #F60121AB

$9,999

2014 Dodge Ram #F5352C

$34,999

$10,000

2012 Ford Fusion SEL 2012 Honda Crosstour EX 2013 Chevy Malibu LT #FC6120A

$14,000

#FC6153A

$15,799

#FC60408

2013 Chrysler 200 Touring #F5667B

$11,999

2014 Chevy Cruze ECO 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ #FC60307

Jeff Brown General Manager

Dean Buhrow

Anthony Sondergeld Sales Mgr.

Mike Schlosser

Grant Miller Sales Mgr.

Andy Gerbich

Nick Paul

Brian Gentry

RJ Stachowiak

Chrissy Angelone

$16,999

$15,000

#FC60374

$29,499

#FC6092A

$31,499

2011 Chevy Tahoe LT #FC6165A

$26,499

Curtis Miller

Jeff Brown General Manager

Anthony Sondergeld Sales Mgr.

Grant Miller Sales Mgr.

Dean Buhrow

Mike Schlosser

Andy Gerbich

Nick Paul

RJ Stachowiak

Curtis Miller

Ryan Drenning

BAUMANN FORD GENOA

22110 W. St. Rt. 51, Genoa • 419-855-8366

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Brian Gentry

Chrissy Angelone

Ryan Drenning

BAUMANN CHEVROLET GENOA

22215 W. St. Rt. 51, Genoa • 419-855-8361

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