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Marijuana to create ‘instant millionaires’

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer sports@presspublications.com Six of seven candidates running for Toledo mayor believe marijuana use should be decriminalized, but five say they will vote “no” to Ohio’s Issue 3 on the November 3 ballot.

Issue 3 would legalize the limited sale and use of marijuana and create 10 growing facilities which will have exclusive commercial rights to grow marijuana. One of those facilities would be located in Lucas County on a 28.46 acre property owned

by David Bastos of Bridge Property Group, LLC. Incumbent Paula Hicks-Hudson and challengers Sandy Spang, Michael Ferner and Carty Finkbeiner say they will vote “no” because they don’t believe a monopo-

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Eight Oregon City Council candidates gathered at a forum at the Library Media Center at Clay High School on Wednesday to answer questions on issues facing the city.

The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce and The Press Newspapers sponsored the forum. The Press General Manager John Szozda was the moderator.

Incumbent candidates Jerry Peach, Joshua Hughes, Kathy Pollauf and Tim Zale, and challengers Bill Myers, Corey Greenblat, Sandy A. Bihn and Steve Hornyak offered answers to questions ranging from how to improve the recreation department to whether or not they supported Issue 3, which would legalize and regulate the medical and recreational use of marijuana in Ohio if passed on Nov. 3.

On the question of how to improve the recreation department, Pollauf said she would like to see more tournaments that would draw more teams from outside the city.

“Instead of having facilities just for our kids to play, if we opened it up to more invitational tournaments, we could fill up our hotels and restaurants. That would be a good way to go – to bring more outsiders into our complex,” she said.

Peach agreed.

“We can expand our outreach to different organizations that could use up the facilities that are arguably somewhat under-utilized. It would bring in more traffic to Oregon, people could see what Oregon looks like,” said Peach, adding that it would benefit local hotels and restaurants.

Hornyak, a travel coach for 10 years, also agreed.

ly, allegedly created by limiting the number of growers, should be written into Ohio’s Constitution.

They were among seven mayoral candidates who spoke two weeks ago at a forum hosted by the East Toledo Club and

One Voice for East Toledo at the East Toledo Family Center. Press General Manager John Szozda moderated and about 100 residents filled the Family Center gymnasium.

The winner of the November 3 election will fill the final two years remaining from the term of D. Michael Collins, who passed away last February after serving just 13 months in office.

Ferner, Spang and Finkbeiner say they are proud of Toledo voters for overwhelmingly passing the City of Toledo’s Issue 1 during the September 15 election. Toledo’s “Sensible Marijuana Ordinance” initiative decriminalized marijuana by decreasing the penalties of marijuana use to the absolute minimum while keeping the substance technically illegal in order to comply with state law.

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“That was a pat in the back for Toledo,” Finkbeiner said. “That doesn’t mean we don’t support decriminalizing marijuana, but I say ‘No.’ (to Ohio’s Issue 3). I don’t want to make millionaires out of a few dozen people.”

Since then, Ohio’s attorney general’s office has filed a lawsuit over the legality of Toledo’s new ordinance. Mayoral candidate Sandra Drabik-Collins, an attorney and the late mayor’s widow, says she expects the case to go to trial, but Ferner believes Toledo can successfully defend its case.

However, most of the mayoral candidates say the language of Ohio’s Issue 3, filed on behalf of the political action committee Responsible Ohio, would create instant millionaires out of a few growers.

Responsible Ohio says the reason growers are limited is to help regulate the sale of the drug, and over time, more growers can be added.

Issue 3 will be accompanied on the ballot by Issue 2, which was added by state lawmakers also concerned that the amendment would grant a monopoly to the facilities. If both issues pass, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has stated that Issue 2 would invalidate Issue 3, a claim denied by Responsible Ohio, who stated they would take the issue to the Ohio Supreme Court.

‘Needs to be done right’ Hicks-Hudson adds that when Ohio does decriminalize marijuana, “we need to do this the right way,” and she says it is not through the language of Issue 3. Besides creating a monopoly, she believes Issue 3 is not fair to individuals who are already serving time for using marijuana.

“This allows certain individuals to grow and profit from it, and it does not allow those who have prior convictions to have their crimes expunged or removed,” Hicks-Hudson says.

Spang is an attorney and coffee shop owner who does not like seeing a conviction for marijuana use create a barrier for young adults seeking employment, and does not agree with the “structure of the

plan.”

Drabik-Collins, the widow of the late mayor, does not choose to take a stand on the legality of marijuana use, but says, “I will tell you that I intend to follow the law, whatever people tell us that it is.”

The only candidate who says he will vote “yes” for Issue 3 is former mayor Mike Bell, who served one term before being defeated by D. Michael Collins two years ago.

Bell does argue against the alleged monopoly, but says you have to take the good with the bad, and he believes this may be Ohio’s only chance to decriminalize marijuana use.

“I believe too many young people have gone to jail over this, and I believe decriminalization is so important,” Bell said. “If you have seen friends, like I have, have their lives ruined because of going to jail over this, you would feel the same way. I don’t believe it is any different than the use of alcohol.”

The only candidate who is against decriminalization is perennial candidate Opal Covey, however, she does believe sentencing is too harsh.

As a chaplain, Covey works with inmates who were jailed for use of marijuana, and she calls their sentences “overdone” and would even consider doing away with the sentence. But she believes legalizing the use of any substance that promotes any alternative state of mind is immoral.

“I will vote ‘No,’ because we should have some laws against these uses,” Covey said. “I know God grew it, but God also grew poison ivy. We will just be opening up another can of worms. We are just putting the cart before the horse. We need to get it straight on this and think it out.”

Covey calls herself a Republican but she is not endorsed by the party. The other six candidates are all Democrats or Independents.

Finkbeiner agrees that marijuana use has damaging effects on the mind and that should factor in the legality of the drug.

He mentioned a friend from a prominent Toledo family who suffered from mental health issues caused by using marijuana.

“Plus, we need to do more studies on the long term affects of marijuana use,” Finkbeiner said.

There is a crime wave, accompanied by violence, surging thru Toledo neighborhoods. My car was broken into, as were several of our neighbors. I know East Toledo has felt this crime wave as well.

As Toledo Mayor, I have always put safe, clean neighborhoods at the very top of the city’s agenda – and I will do so again – with your support.

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Health Dept. clinics set schedules The Ottawa County Health Department has released the clinic schedule for Oct. 26-30. Unless otherwise noted, all clinics are at the Ottawa County Health Department, with appointments being made by calling 1-800-788-8803.

Oct. 26: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 7:45 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Oct. 27: 60-Plus Clinic – Genoa Elderlife Apartments, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Flu Clinic – Genoa Elderlife Apartments, 9 a.m.-noon.

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Oct. 28: Family Planning Clinic, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; Immunization Satellite Clinic – Oak Harbor (including flu/ pneumonia shots) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m.

Oct. 29: Family Planning, Well Child and Sexually-Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic, 8 a.m.-noon.

Oct. 30: Flu Clinic, 1-4 p.m., Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m.

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OCTOBER 26, 2015

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Myers and Bihn have brought farmers and water advocates together to help Lake Erie for over 10 years.....

• President Lucas County Farm Bureau • Generations of Family Farm Practices to help water quality

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The farmer and the waterkeeper will bring extensive water/algae knowledge to the Oregon Council.

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Protect Oregon’s drinking water source- Lake Erie.

The Farmer and the Waterkeeper ask for your vote for Oregon City Council.

¾ Chairwoman of the Water/Waste Water Committee. ¾ Serves on the Fire/Safety and Finance Committees. ¾ Operates a successful business in Oregon for over 6 years. ¾ Member of St. Ignatius Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister. ¾ Serves as a Trustee for the Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society. ¾ Previously served on Oregon Board of Zoning Appeals.

We have made great strides with upgrades to Water/Waste Water, new equipment to the Fire and Police Departments, and returned tax levies to residents. Let’s keep moving Oregon FORWARD! Find me on Facebook to learn more or to contact me.

Allow me to continue to be your voice on Council.

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s of Oregon and Open letter to the resident ities. un Jerusalem Township comm information to help

, we want to explain and share As leaders of our school system Oregon City Schools ision regarding the upcoming residents make an informed dec l rea and will be used . Our need for new money is (OCS) 3.95 mil operating levy keep Clay’s Careerand extra-curricular programs exclusively to protect all of our our residents, we by sed al control. If this levy is pas Technical programs under loc Career-Technical y Cla of r activities and the transfer commit to you, extra-curricula foreseeable the for n pla uded in a reduction incl be not l wil JVS a to ms progra ber 3rd levy, , but by approving the Novem ded nee be will es levi ure Fut future. these activities and strongly to the importance of ken spo e hav will ts den resi our ard. ce will be honored moving forw programs. This vote of confiden past decade with n hit excessively hard over the Ohio tax laws.

Oregon City Schools has bee Ohio through the changing of of te Sta the from s cut g din massive fun ng teachers, of dozens of employees includi This has forced the elimination d employee ture ruc rest f. In addition, OCS has administrators, and support staf l/facility cost ona rati ope ss put in place countle and es eas incr pay ited lim ts; benefi ropriated to erated from this levy will be app gen ney mo The res. asu me saving Career-Technical programs. extra-curricular activities and inate when a levy ose the areas to reduce or elim We are often asked how we cho st important being mo ermined by many factors, the failure occurs. The answer is det ra-curricular ext te ina ision. The decision to elim In order to what is the right educational dec tly. ligh en tak hnical programs was not cational edu activities and shift our career-tec or rs che tea re not reduce any mo can we , tem sys ool sch nd sou have a future. If we have lity to prepare students for the abi our ting hur out with ms progra ; extra-curricular sroom education is the priority clas do, we and ice, cho a ke to ma do, student access to have to make a choice, and we we If ary. ond sec are ms gra pro grams is secondary. priority; location of those pro the is ms gra pro cal hni tec eer car nancially we just trol of all our programs, but fi OCS wants to maintain local con these types king ma r district is at the point of the cannot without new money. Ou ting asta dev reduce spending without of choices. OCS can no longer a ing vid pro community’s children and core mission of educating our kids. comprehensive experience for

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fails: 1. Beginning in the fall of 201 6-2017 school year, Clay Career -Technical programs will be shifted to a JVS. By doi ng so, our residents will be ass essed by the county auditor an AUTOMATIC UNVO TED 3.2 MIL levy going directly to the JVS. This is the amount all JVS member dist ricts pay to access the local JVS .

Residents can invest 3.95 mil s to OCS and our community to keep everything, or pay 3.2 mils to the JVS and lose easy access and local con trol of programs.

2. Busing for all extra-curricula r programs and field trips will be eliminated immediately beginning November of 2015.

Sporting and other related act ivities will continue as scheduled, but parents will nee d to transport students to tho se events.

3. Beginning in the fall of 201 6-2017 school year, all after sch ool and extra-curricular activities will be eliminated. All sports, marching band, choir, and clubs at Clay High School, Fassett Junior Hig h School, Eisenhower Interme diate School, Coy, Jerusalem and Starr Elementa ry Schools will no longer be offe red.

A strong school system is crucial to the success of all communiti es in terms of reputation, home values, bus iness growth, and quality of life for all children. The 3.95 levy has support from Ore gon City leaders, Jerusalem Tow nship leaders, fire and police leaders, union leaders, political party leaders, large and sma ll local business leaders and many parents of the over 3700 students we pro udly serve each and every day. These individuals know the power a strong school system brings to everyone in our area. Oregon City School s is a hidden gem, we plan to brag to everyone who is willing to listen about how our system prepares students to be successful scholars, workers and citizens. Students are taking advantage of the my riad of ways to participate in their school; this engagement makes learning fun, relevant and better prepares students for the futu re. Our student’s future is at stak e!

You have a right to vote on No vember 3rd. Please make Ore gon City Schools, Issue 9, a reason to go to your local pol ling site and take the time to exercise your right to vote.

Sincerely,

Hal D. Gregory Superintendent, OCS

Carol-Ann Molnar School Board President, OCS

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Wood County

Election offers area voters a few competitive races

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Candidates for a seat on the Lake Township Board of Trustees and for the fiscal officer’s post say their candidacies offer voters a needed choice and different perspective in the township administrative offices.

Michael Evanoff, Meadowview Lane, Ken Gilsdorf, Oak Court, and Matthew Schober, Luckey Road, are vying for the trustee seat held by four-term board member, Melanie Bowen, who is not seeking re-election.

Schober, who’s served on the township’s zoning commission, said his decision to run isn’t based on an overriding issue so much as a sense of responsibility to the township. “I feel it’s my turn to step up and do my part,” he said, adding his presence on the board would bolster representation from the non-incorporated areas of the township.

Evanoff, who retired five years ago after owning and operating a business in the township for more than 20 years, said his experience as a business owner would be an asset on the board.

“Now that I’m retired I can devote more time to it,” he said.

Gilsdorf holds a seat on Walbridge Village Council. He said he’s been seriously considering a run for a trustee seat but wouldn’t do so as long as Bowen was in office.

Rick Rowland, Isch Road, is challenging incumbent Vicki Schwamberger, Wesley Drive, for the fiscal officer’s position.

His campaign material says he was asked by residents to seek the office and he notes his experience and education make him a “qualified alternative.”

An accounting major and graduate of the University of Toledo, he’s also held treasurer positions with several non-profit organizations, including the German American Festival Society, according to his website.

Schwamberger has held the office since 2008. From 1997 to 2007, she was the clerk-treasurer of the Village of Millbury.

She was also a supervisor in the finance department of the City of Oregon from 2000 to 2011. A life-long resident of the township, she holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lourdes College and an associate’s degree in accounting from Owens Community College.

The mayoral race in the Village of Walbridge pits incumbent Ed Kolanko, Parkview Drive, against Leo Brenot, Earl Street.

The mayor said he plans to continue

to pursue grant money for infrastructure improvements and also intends to promote transparency in municipal operations through an improved website, social media and quarterly newsletters.

The village recently vacated property on Main Street that paves the way for the local branch of the Wood County District Public Library to expand. Village officials are also considering an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a former church site on Main for municipal offices.

For many residents, Brenot is known as the man behind a bar-b-cue grill or a stove at VFW or fire department fundraisers. He’s running for mayor, he said, to give residents a choice.

“My father once told me you should never let anyone run unopposed,” he said.

“I think this is more of a democratic way to do it.”

He would have preferred to use the vacated property for additional parking and said village funds would be better spent on maintaining and improving village-owned buildings rather than buying the church property.

Three residents of Union Street, Breanna Hernandez, Ryan Weaver and Tamra Williams, are vying for two seats on village council.

In Troy Township, five candidates are in the race for one seat on the board of trustees that is open because the incumbent, Steve Levorchick is not seeking re-election.

Cory Clay, Richard Greulich, Jeffrey Hahn, and John Nissen, members of the township’s zoning board of appeals, are seeking the seat along with Eric Losey.

Incumbent Linda Biniker is the only candidate for fiscal officer.

In Webster Township, three candidates are vying for the fiscal officer position, Cheryl Cross, Julie Foos and Corey Spewik.

Incumbent Mark Bushman is the only candidate for one open seat on the board of trustees.

Pemberville Mayor Gordon Bowman is being challenged by Sarah Szymanski but there is no contest for two seats on village council and two seats on the board of public affairs.

Susan Rahe and Christina Yaniga, a write-in candidate, are the only council candidates and incumbents Dean Krukemyer and Charles Schulte are unopposed for two seats on the board.

In Freedom Township, Ronald Golightley and Kent Schuerman are the only candidates for fiscal officer and a seat on the board of trustees respectively.

Schuerman is an incumbent.

There are no contested races for council and mayoral seats in the villages of Luckey and Millbury.

In Millbury, incumbent Mayor Michael

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Timmons and incumbent Clerk-Treasurer Gretchen Densic are unopposed as are incumbents Dennis Traver and Clarence Wilburn for two seats on village council.

Belinda Brooks, the incumbent mayor of Luckey faces no opponents in her bid for re-election and there are only two candidates for two council seats: Richard

Heilman, an incumbent, and Cory Panning.

School board races in the Eastwood and Lake districts are also non-competitive. Incumbents Theodore Bowlus and Robert Kuhlman are unopposed for two Eastwood board seats and John Ervin and Scott Swartz, both incumbents, are unopposed for two Lake seats.

It’s official

The opening of the new Oregon Library is now official. A celebration was held which included dignitaries and a performance by the Clay High School marching band. Top photo l-r: Michael Sheehy, State Representative; Kathy Agoston, Oregon Friends of the Library Trustee; Sheila Odesky, Library Trustee Board President; James Seaman, Oregon City Council; Michael Seferain, Oregon Mayor; Jerry Peach, Oregon City Council; Lisa Green, Oregon Branch Library Manager; John Hayward, former Library Board Trustee and Library Legacy Foundation Member; Clyde Scoles, Director Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)

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Woodmore

Principal defends academic performance Despite having about six fewer teachers on staff than in 1995, the academic health of Woodmore High School – as measured by graduation rates, test scores, enrollment and other criteria – is good, according to Jim Kieper, school principal, who presented the data Tuesday to the school board.

In 2011, the average ACT score was 22.9 – the highest in the school’s history - and in 2014 scores averaged 22.7, Kieper said, adding Ohio’s average ACT score from 1991-2015 was 21.46 and Woodmore’s was 21.45.

Kieper noted that six of the top 10 average ACT scores in Woodmore’s history have occurred in each of the last six years.

He underscored the importance of ACT scores and grade point averages in college admissions and qualifying for merit scholarships.

During the past five school years, Woodmore saw its highest graduation rate in 2013-14 when it reached 100 percent.

In 2012-13, the rate was 98.9 percent and in 2014-15 it was 97.5 percent. The lowest rate since 2007 occurred in 2011-12 when it dropped to 91.4 percent.

Although enrollment has remained relatively steady since 1995, staffing has decreased.

The reduction has forced cutbacks in courses such as accounting, music theory, computer/technology, living skills and elective English classes.

“If we say we want to offer all this stuff, we want these opportunities for our kids, but we’re taking away six teachers,

Avoid “the sugar” Half of the adults in the United States have diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to a recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Celeste Smith, MA, minority health coordinator and licensed professional counselor at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, will discuss these trends as well as how to avoid getting “the sugar.” The free event will be held at The Tabernacle, located at 531 Pinewood Ave. Toledo.

“We know that African Americans are 1.7 times more likely to have diabetes,” said Pastor Calvin Sweeney, Ph.D., The Tabernacle. “To have an impact on these issues within the community, we need to continually educate each other.”

The program is part of a monthly series called Life University, presented by The Tabernacle in collaboration with Service Spring Corporation’s Mission at Work program. To get additional information or for a complete list of topics, visit facebook.com/ lifeutalk.

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saying ‘do the same thing.’ It just doesn’t work,” Kieper said.

Last year, 82 percent of Woodmore students passed all five components of the Ohio Graduation Tests.

As part of the state budget, the state legislature directed the Ohio Department of Education to transition to new assessments for the 2015-2016 school year in mathematics and English language arts.

Millbury – Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.

Clay Center – Oct. 31, 6-7 p.m.

Jerusalem Twp. – Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Elmore – Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Northwood – Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.

Genoa – Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Oak Harbor – Oct. 31, 6:30-8 p.m.

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Gibsonburg – Oct. 31, 4:30-6 p.m.

Oregon – Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Harbor View – Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Pemberville – Oct. 31, 5:30-7 p.m.

Helena – Oct. 31, 5-6 p.m.

Rocky Ridge – Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Lake Twp. – Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.

Walbridge – Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.

Lindsey – Nov. 1, 4:30-6 p.m.

Woodville – Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

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Lakewood Church of the Brethren, 27009 Lemoyne Rd., Millbury, will hold a community giveaway Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.-noon.

Everything at the event will be free, including adult and children’s clothes, toys, linens, furniture and other household items. Cookies will also be provided.

Call Barbara Wilch at 419-8741014 or 419-297-3034 for details.

Help for the holidays

Luckey – Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army is currently looking for individuals or groups who are interested in participating in the annual “Adopt-A-Family” or “AdoptA-Kettle” campaigns. For more information about either program, visit www.salvationarmynwohio.org or call 419-241-1138.

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Ghouls and goblins are invited to enjoy Halloween fun aboard one of Toledo’s most historic haunts, the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., Toledo, on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Trick or treat in costume from the pilothouse to the galley and everywhere in between. Parental supervision is required. Last admission onto the boat will be at 3:30 p.m.

Attendees can collect candy from various stations throughout the ship as they do the self-guided tour and learn about maritime history and our largest artifact along the way. The ship closes down for the season on Oct. 31.

Boo on the Boat requires purchase of museum admission, which is $7 for ages 6-17, seniors 65 and older, AAA members and active military; $8 for ages 18-64, and free to ages 5 and younger and museum members.

The Toledo Swiss Singers, one of the area’s oldest singing groups, will be teaching the audience to yodel at their fall concert Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at The Chalet at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Road in Oregon.

Titled “Yodelicious,” the concert will feature traditional Swiss and some recognizable yodeling songs, along with a tribute to Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday. The evening will begin with authentic Swiss food sold à la carte, sold from 5:30-7 p.m. and 30 minutes after the concert.

Concert and Dance tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. The deadline for reservations is Friday, Oct. 30, with a few tickets available at the door. For tickets, call Elaine at 419-206-0975.

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Ohio will end the use of PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) tests in mathematics and English language arts and instead the education department is contracting with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), which currently provides online science and social studies assessments, to provide Ohio’s math and language arts tests.

Woodmore students participated last year in a survey and rated overall bullying issues at 3.29 on a scale of one to 10 and reported more than half of bullying takes place on social media. Students taking the survey were only asked for their gender and grade, not their names.

Kieper said he compiled the data to respond to detractors in the district who contend the school hasn’t been maintaining academic standards.

“We’re doing all this stuff despite having less staff, that’s teachers, that’s support staff, that’s aides. I would say if someone says we don’t value academics I’d say that’s a blatant lie. We’re doing everything we can to maintain, if not grow the product, given

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Drainage, recreation, hot topics at forum Continued from front page “Any travel parent out there knows that you’re typically going to be out of town on the weekend, and you’re going to be spending money at restaurants and hotels.

There’s always something you need to buy at the store – there’s always laundry that has to be done between games or at night. So it’s a great opportunity for us to gain economic development out of just putting on tournaments. The other side of recreation is we need to expand our offerings to put some more things out there, like music events or arts – whatever we can come up with - that bring people into Oregon and shows off what we have to offer.”

Bihn said she favored more passive programs for those who are not sports oriented.

“We used to have programs in Pearson Park in the summer for kids to do artwork. I would like to do `Sunsets on the Bay,’ where people could gather, and we could add some music. I think it would add a little bit of quality of life to the community,” she said.

She would also like to see the new senior center, which is also part of the city’s recreation program, expand its programs to meet the needs of seniors.

Myers said practice baseball diamonds should be improved.

“Some of our practice fields could use a little more attention for the teams to practice,” he said.

Zale said he would like scoreboards at the baseball diamonds. “I don’t think that would be a costly item at all.”

Greenblat said the city “can build upon what we have here.”

“I think it’s important we bring in tournaments. It brings in business for restaurants and hotels. It’s important that we begin to develop our kids at a young age.

Through the recreation facilities, we can do that,” he said.

Hughes said the city has already taken steps to improve recreation in the city.

“The most important thing is to continue the wonderful facilities we have, improve upon them when we can, work collaboratively with our recreation advisory board, and continue to provide excellent services to our citizens,” he said.

Making a change Candidates were asked what should be changed or corrected in the city.

Myers said he’d like to see drainage improvements.

“We have a serious flooding issue that we shouldn’t have. We’ve made some tremendous strides. The city has done an excellent job in the past.” Still, there is room for improvement to address inflow & infiltration (I&I) of storm water “to alleviate the flooding in people’s basements.”

Hornyak wants to develop a plan “for where we want to go as a city.”

“A number of years ago, the city had a 20/20 vision project, basically a strategic plan for the city. I’d like to see us take that out and embrace that a little bit more, maybe try to work with some of the ideas that were developed through community members, elected officials, business leaders, residents throughout our community. It’s an opportunity where we already have a blueprint and it’s time to execute on some of those plans,” he said.

Bihn said the city needs to improve its image on Navarre Avenue (State Route 2).

“I always thought some art or a good focal point on Navarre and Wheeling would be a good idea. The city is engaged in a waterfront plan, which is great. I hope a lot of people in that area and around the city

From left to right, Joshua Hughes, Tim Zale, Kathy Pollauf, Corey Greenblat, Jerry Peach, Bill Myers, Steve Hornyak, and Sandy Bihn answer questions at the forum held at Clay High School. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) will participate in that and give us some great ideas,” she said.

Improving neighborhood safety is also important, said Bihn.

“The feeling that this is just a wonderful family community has always prevailed here. We want to see that continue. So I think protecting and sustaining neighborhoods is an important aspect of what we need to look at,” she said.

Hughes would like to see improved access to Lake Erie. The city is conducting a feasibility study to determine “what we can do, where we can do it, and how we can pay for it,” he said.

Zale said there isn’t much he would change. The city has made “tremendous strides” to improve drainage, he said.

“We’re spending a ton of money taking care of the I&I with relining sewers. We annually replaced waterlines. We have opened up our ditches downstream by the lake - an important thing we have to do. We know we have to do better things. We’re heading in the right direction in almost everything we’re doing.”

Pollauf said she would like to “see a lot more pride.”

“We have a lot of wonderful things here in Oregon,” she said. “We also need to strengthen our neighborhoods. I think our neighborhoods are a vital key to understanding any problems people have.”

Greenblat wants public officials to listen more to their constituents.

“We are a direct representative of the citizens of Oregon. What they want is more important than what we want,” he said.

Peach said improving drainage is “right at the top of the list.”

A project expected to be completed in 2018 includes replacing 4,000 feet of storm sewers, he said. “It would be part of an effort to make sure water doesn’t flow into people’s basements, and overflow the ditches. Part of that will be a 13 million gallon detention pond.”

State Issue 3 Candidates were mostly opposed to State Issue 3, which would legalize and regulate the medical and recreational use of marijuana in Ohio if passed on Nov. 3.

Peach said he opposes it “100 percent.”

“It creates a monopoly,” he said.

Myers was also opposed for the same reason.

Hornyak said “it creates a business plan with only a few key players.”

“The other side of it is, as a community leader, I’m not sure we’re ready to take that on as a legalized, socialized drug. I think it brings a lot of different ramifications – driving while impaired. I do not support Issue 3 as it is written right now for recreational use,” he said.

Bihn was also opposed.

Hughes said he saw the benefits as well as the drawbacks of legalizing marijuana.

“It would have a direct economic impact to the benefit of Lucas County.

The projection is at least $8 million in tax revenue going back to Lucas County. The facilities built in northwest Ohio would be built locally, with men and women making a living wage. And the jobs that will result from those facilities would be good paying jobs. It’s difficult to simply categorically say, `I’m for or against it.’ I understand the concerns raised about the social acceptance of it, and the issues we could face. For me personally, it’s not as clear cut. As I sit here today, I don’t know how I’m going to vote on it.”

Zale, a retired police officer, said he was opposed.

Pollauf said she was against marijuana’s recreational use, but in favor of its medicinal use. “Socializing it to make it recreational, I don’t think Ohio is ready for it,” she said.

Wish list Considering that the city is in great financial shape, with a multi-million dollar rainy day fund at its disposal, candidates were asked how they would spend the extra funds if they had the single authority to do so.

Hughes said the city didn’t lack much of anything.

“I don’t want to sit up here and act like

there are big issues and problems facing our city. We are doing well. We are in sound financial shape,” he said.

Zale said he would like to build new fire stations.

“Our fire stations are outdated to the point where we have to specially make fire engines lower to fit into these fire stations.

On top of that, I would consider a new police station. It’s a very old station,” he said.

Peach also would spend money on new fire stations.

“We are already examining what we need. But we’re going to need funds to pay for it,” he said.

Peach would also spend money on drainage improvements. “There’s much more to be done,” he said.

Myers would make drainage improvements, develop wastewater infrastructure, and update the fire stations.

Hornyak said he would ensure current city services are up to date. He also would find a way “to give that money back” to the public.

“The city could look at some type of ability to return that money back to the taxpayers in the community, in some form, shape or fashion,” he said.

Bihn said she would provide Internet access to the entire community. “It would be nice to have us stand out in some way, offering something in technology,” she said.

Bihn, who is executive director of the Lake Erie Waterkeeper Association, also said she would like to see a water and technology center with think tanks and public-private partnerships with the ability to address water issues “and to make sure our water is safe to drink and for recreation.”

Pollauf would spend money on a big attraction.

“Whether it would be a civic center, an amphitheater- something that would bring people in and that the whole community would enjoy,” she said.

Greenblat said he would build upon what the city already has.

“I cannot emphasize enough the importance of our recreation facilities – not only from a sports standpoint. I was also in the Limelighters in high school, so I see the need for that.” He would also spend funds on an entertainment center so younger and older people could “blend together.”

Candidate profiles for Oregon City Council Sandy Bihn Age: 68 Address: 6565 Bayshore Rd., Oregon Occupation: Executive Director, Lake Erie Waterkeepers Oregon-area resident for: 45 years Spouse’s name: Frank No. of children: 2 Party registration: Democrat Formal education: Cardinal Stritch High School; University of Toledo, MBA, Major Finance Prior elected office(s): Oregon Council, 1983; Oregon Clerk Auditor, 1987; Oregon Council, 2005.

Clubs and affiliations: Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Society; Lake Erie Improvement Association; League of Women Voters

Corey Greenblat Age: 19 Address: 6117 Grisell Rd., Oregon Occupation: Intern, University Community Business Association Oregon-area resident for: 19 Party registration: Democrat Formal education: Clay High School, The Ohio State University Prior elected office(s): Clubs and affiliations:

Steve Hornyak

Joshua Hughes (Incumbent)

Age: 47 Address: 4850 S. Teal Lane, Oregon Occupation: division manager, Oldcastle Building Envelope Oregon-area resident for: Lifelong Spouse’s name: Amanda No. of children: 3 Party registration: Independent Formal education: Bachelor of Arts in business management, Siena Heights University Prior elected office(s): Oregon Board of Education (2004-2008) Clubs and affiliations: Member, St. Ignatius Church, Oregon Umpires Association, USSSA, ASA, Southside Sportsmen’s Club.

Age: 39 Address: 632 Robindale Ave., Oregon Occupation: Lawyer, solo practitioner Oregon-area resident for: 8 Spouse’s name: Heather No. of children: 2 Party registration: Democrat Formal education: St. Francis de Sales High School; University of Toledo, Bachelor of Arts in History; JD from UT Law Prior elected office(s): Oregon City Council, 2013 Clubs and affiliations: Ohio State Bar Association; Oregonian Club, Oregon Democratic Club; Lucas County Democratic Party (chairman) Continued on page 7

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near the Toledo Edison power plant. We need to take these plans, listen to our residents, and move ahead with this project.

Eight candidates are vying for four seats on Oregon City Council. The Press asked them questions to help voters decide who they want to vote for in the Nov. 3 election.

Here is what the candidates had to say:

Hughes: As chairman of the Drainage, Lands, Buildings and Roads Committee, I’ve undertaken this work already. As a result, we have partnered with Hull and Associates, who is performing a professional study to identify what we can do in terms of lakefront development.

What is the most important issue facing Oregon?

Tim Zale: Certainly, the condition of Lake Erie is important, but this is a larger regional issue. Oregon needs an identity that encompasses the hometown feeling we want.

Navarre Avenue beautification and luring more responsible retail development would help. The redesign of Navarre from Isaac Streets Drive to the western city limit is our chance to enhance part of our business district. I intend to be part of this process and will continue to meet with our economic development people regarding commercial/ retail development.

Sandy Bihn: Sustaining good quality drinking water. I work regionally and Great Lakeswide on water quality and believe that with this knowledge, I can work with the city to help Oregon lead in nutrient reductions entering Maumee Bay from Oregon runoff.

Jerry Peach: Ensuring the stability of Oregon’s tax base and preserving good jobs.

The ability of the city to maintain its first class police and fire departments, roadway and infrastructure improvements, and education and recreational opportunities are a function of being able to retain and attract business investment in the city. I will continue to work cooperatively with the administration to achieve that.

Bill Myers: Embracing who we really are as a community and using that knowledge to enhance citizens’ lives. Too often, with issues like sign codes, zoning, courting retailers and similar issues, we focus on “wishes” instead of realities. I hope to bring a sense of pride in who we are and what we have to allow better results in the future.

Steve Hornyak: Oregon is at a crossroad in regards to its development and its direction.

We need to develop a plan to improve our community’s opportunities by attracting shopping, business, and restaurants. We need to develop our recreation to enhance our offerings and include music, the arts and community events. Doing so will help make Oregon a destination, where people will come and support our economy.

Kathleen Pollauf: One of the primary reasons that Oregon succeeds is that we are safer than some of our neighboring communities. We must continue to provide the tools to our police department and partner with our strong neighborhoods so that Oregon can remain safe and successful.

Joshua Hughes: Continuing the sensible economic development of our city. I worked with my colleagues on council and the administration to bring industry and retail opportunities to our city, from the $880,000,000 Clean Energy Project, to Pat Catan’s, to the purchase and imminent development of the old Pharm building. But I know we have to be careful, too. I drafted legislation that stopped the use of car sales lots and created greater legislative oversight of special use permits for such lots in the future.

Corey Greenblat: The lack of economic opportunity and innovation that is needed to maintain a strong middle class in a constantly evolving world. If elected, I will work collaboratively with other members of council

to incentivize long term job growth, which will ensure economic security to Oregon.

What can Oregon do to promote its lakefront to truly become “Oregon on the Bay”?

Zale: This has been a topic of discussion among council members. We recently hired a local engineering firm to look at several locations along the lake line hoping to design more accessible areas for residents to view or use the lake. This would include constructing a real boat launch. I would also like to investigate re-routing a portion of Bayshore Road, bringing an improved South Shore Park closer to the lake. This could open more recreation opportunities and possibly a venue for some upscale art festivals, etc.

Bihn: Oregon’s shoreline is shallow. Oregon should work for a plan with the Toledo Lucas County Port Authority and Toledo Lucas County Metroparks for the 500 acre man-made peninsula known as Facility Three. Oregon’s small craft boat ramp could be expanded for kayaking, canoeing, wind surfing and paddle boarding. There should be meetings to discuss the future use of the [former]senior center along with the boardwalk and Veterans Park. Ideas include “Sunsets on the Bay” every two weeks with an Art Walk, and music.

Peach: Oregon council recently contracted with Hall and Associates to develop engineering plans for a three-ramp boat launch facility. Hall and Associates has also been tasked to evaluate opportunities for other lakefront improvements.

Myers: Sadly, the chance to make the Maumee Bay a true feature of the community would have needed a focused and comprehensive approach in the past. Taking a realistic look at land and resources that are available and how best to use them within a value based delivery makes the most sense.

It is tempting to fall back into a fantasy list, spend time and money on consultants and studies, and not focus on the simple things.

Honestly, it is more than a little frustrating to talk about promoting the Bay area when South Shore Park’s recreational facilities are regularly under-maintained. Let’s start with simple things like better grass mowing, diamonds that are safe and usable, maintenance of the sledding hill to help citizens enjoy being by the water. Evaluating better use of the land that is available to increase access to the Bay can then be sensibility looked at.

Hornyak: Oregon needs to create a more accessible lakefront area. Investing in a lakefront project would provide jobs and new business. It has been talked about and studied for years, but now is the time to act.

Creating a more usable waterfront area will provide business opportunity, as well as a great community resource. Again, we can capitalize on a resource we already have, but have not developed.

Pollauf: For too many years, Oregon has talked about the lake without doing enough to help our community connect with it.

Last month, we approved a contract with an engineering firm to develop options for building a new boat launch and re-energize our lakefront. Oregon has land and other assets at South Shore Park, across from the University of Toledo Lake Erie Center, and

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Development Foundation; Board of trustees of the Oregon Growth Corporation; member of Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society.

Jerry Peach (Incumbent)

Kathleen Pollauf (Incumbent)

Age: 67 Address: 6113 Navarre Ave., Oregon Occupation: Former teacher; farm owner Oregon-area resident for: Lifelong Spouse’s name: N/A No. of children: N/A Party registration: Republican Formal education: Clay High School; University of Toledo, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education Prior elected office(s): Oregon City Council, 1987-present (14 terms); President of council 93-95 Clubs and affiliations: Board of trustees of the Oregon on the Bay Regional Economic

Age: 49 Address: 6720 Corduroy Rd., Oregon Occupation: Self-employed, massage therapist (Kathleen Pollauf, LMT, Massage Therapy LLC).

Oregon-area resident for: 19 years Spouse’s name: Terrence No. of children: 2 Party registration: Independent Formal education: Northwest Ohio Academy of Massotherapy Prior elected office(s): City Council (current); Board of Zoning Appeals (appointed in 2012) Clubs and affiliations: Member of St.

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Greenblat: Build upon the lakefront business, residential, and public infrastructure we already have. We must also invest more in advertising `Oregon on the Bay’ to our neighbors. This will not only stimulate more commerce in Oregon, but it will also attract new residents that will help grow the strength and pride of our great city.

tect the lake as well as our basements and backyards. Oregon’s progressive storm water programs need to be a model for other communities in the Maumee basin to help reduce the nutrient load that cause the algae problems to begin with.

Hughes: Exactly what we are currently doing. We have committed to a $15 million state of the art improvement to our already well-regarded water treatment plant, and have continued our sewer rehabilitation project.

Greenblat: It is of vital importance to ensure a complete community effort. The city has already taken great steps to ensure water quality with projects such as the placement of canals on Stadium and Wynn roads. It does not stop there, however, and as councilman, I will continue to stress these efforts and build upon them to keep the lake clean.

What can Oregon do to improve the lake?

Zale: We are doing some good things now.

Our sewer relining projects are important to reduce inflow/infiltration (I&I) of groundwater into our sewer systems. Oregon has partnered with the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments and Lucas County to implement a Septic System Education program in the Wolf Creek watershed. We will be increasing the capacity of our wastewater treatment facility. We can look at more projects like the Maumee Bay State Park passive treatment wetland to improve near shore health.

Bihn: Reduce phosphorus discharges from the wastewater plant to the lowest level economically possible; monitor the nutrient (phosphorus, nitrogen and sediment) runoff from Wood County after heavy rains to reduce nutrients; continue slowing down runoff in streams and ditches – look at nutrient collectors at outfalls; and ask Ohio and Michigan to declare western Lake Erie ‘impaired’ under the Clean Water Act that would then trigger a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) to identify nutrient sources and amounts and create a recovery plan.

Shallow western Lake Erie can recover quickly with reductions.

Peach: Oregon is making major improvements to its wastewater treatment plant and is actively working with the Northwestern Water and Sewer District to lessen the possibility of undertreated wastewater being released during large storm events.

Additionally, Oregon will continue to evaluate sites for the development of riparian buffers and additional wetlands to filter out nitrate-laden sediment from storm water before it can reach the lake.

Myers: Improvements to our wastewater treatment plant need to be done. Continuing to improve storm drainage should be a priority. I was heavily involved in this issue during my last term on council and have stayed involved since. Further, we should better educate our citizens on issues like comingled storm/wastewater and yard fertilizer/runoff so as a community we adopt true `best practices.’ In being the best, we can show regional communities and stakeholders a way that collectively we can achieve a healthier, cleaner lake and bay.

Hornyak: We should be focused on collaborating with state and federal agencies to require more testing and notification to the public. Educating the public about phosphorus run-off and its effects on Lake Erie will have long term benefits to our water quality. As a boater and sportsman, I believe a cleaner lake should be a priority.

If you were limited to a single term on council and could accomplish just one thing, what would it be?

Zale: It would be the establishment of a more upscale retail/restaurant area in the city where citizens do not have to travel across town for shopping and dining choices.

Bihn: I have two – one is to improve and expand the recreation program, and the other is to improve Oregon’s image with Route 2 enhancements along with events and access to the waterfront.

Peach: I would change completely the configuration of the Navarre Avenue/Wheeling Street intersection.

Myers: Establish “drainage districts” that identify the users and problems in different areas of the city - basically who uses our creeks, rivers and ditches. Establishing a master plan for district-wide retention within those districts should be done.

This could eliminate the need for the ugly “ponds” around each retail space or subdivision. They would be replaced with usable green space, provide recreational opportunities, and give a blueprint for communities regionally to follow that will not only help clean up the lake, but allow for a higher standard of living going forward.

Hornyak: My main focus will be on developing new opportunities for recreation, the arts, music and more. New opportunities for shopping, dining and community events.

We need to make Oregon a destination for our residents, and those around us.

Pollauf: Oregon has done a great job building our industrial base. Now we have to continue to improve on the quality of life factors that will make it easier for the next generation to choose Oregon as a place to live, work and raise a family. From restaurants, to retail to bike trails, to lakefront access, we can get better.

Hughes: To make our city better than when I started. I have done so. We opened a new senior center, brought businesses and industry to Oregon, repaired our roads with the two most aggressive road repair programs in the city’s history, and approved a $15 million improvement to our water treatment plant to ensure our residents have safe drinking water, all while cutting taxes.

Pollauf: We need to continue the upgrade to our wastewater treatment plant to pro-

Greenblat: I would hope to develop a cohesive community where we can begin to mold the ideas of the young and older populations into one. I plan to accomplish this by working collaboratively with the schools, local organizations, and other council members to create a community atmosphere for all.

Ignatius Church; Trustee for Jerusalem Historical Society.

Clubs and affiliations: Trustee.

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Tim Zale (Incumbent) Age: 59 Address: 526 Park Way West, Oregon Occupation: Part-time STEMM Coordinator, Cardinal Stritch High School; retired Detective Sgt., Oregon Police Division Oregon-area resident for: 30 years Spouse’s name: Janet No. of children: 3 Party registration: Independent Formal education: Central Catholic High School; Bachelor of Education/ Comprehensive Science, University of Toledo; Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, Lourdes University Prior elected office(s): Oregon City Council; Safety Committee Chairman

Oregonian Club,

Bill Myers (Challenger) Age: 54 Address: 8610 Cedar Point Road.

Occupation: Farmer Oregon area resident for: 42 years Spouse’s name: Saletta No. of children: 2 Party registration: Independent Formal education: High school Prior elected office(s): Lucas County Farm Bureau trustee, 2004 – 2007; Lucas County Farmers Union vice-president, 2007; Oregon city council.

Clubs and affiliations: AFIB; Western Lake Erie Association.

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from our hard working community.”

If the levy passes, most of the revenue would go toward the salaries of teachers and staff, he said.

“School programs and teachers/staff are the same thing. All programs require hiring people. School systems are a people and relationship institution. The entire amount of this levy will be used to preserve positions for career tech teachers, staff, coaches, extra-curricular advisors which represent 79 percent of the $1.9 million dollar levy, and miscellaneous supplies & equipment for the Clay Career Technical and all extra-curricular activities throughout our district,” said Gregory.

If the levy does not pass, the school board will cut the budget, he said.

“Busing for all extra-curricular programs and field trips will be eliminated immediately beginning in November of 2015. Sporting and other related activities will continue as scheduled, but parents will need to transport students to those events,” he said.

“Beginning in the fall of the 2016-2017 school year, all after-school and extra-curricular activities will be eliminated,” he added.

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The Oregon City Schools District is seeking voter support for a 3.95 mill operation levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The levy is needed to sustain current programs and activities, according to Superintendent Hal Gregory.

“Public schools are funded through a combination of state money and local money,” said Gregory. “Oregon City Schools has not received new money since 2008. The district cannot sustain all of our current programs and activities without additional revenue.”

If passed, the levy would bring in $1,927,246 annually beginning in January.

“The new money raised from the levy would continue funding the Career/ Technical programs at Clay High School as well as extra-curricular programs throughout the district. The 3.95 mills will allow our district to stay off the ballot for a minimum of 2-3 years,” he said.

The state of Ohio is systematically reducing Tangible Personal Property tax replacement moneys by over a half a million dollars per year from the district, with the potential to eliminate it completely in the coming years, said Gregory.

“The state expects local communities to make up any reduction in funds that are taken away and that means future levies,” he said. The district, he added, “will work hard to make necessary financial adjustments to minimize any future levy requests

School, Eisenhower Intermediate School, Coy, Jerusalem and Starr Elementary schools will no longer be offered.”

Also beginning in the fall of the 20162017 school year, Clay Career-Technical programs will be shifted to a Joint Vocational School (JVS), he said.

“By doing so, our residents will be assessed by the county auditor an automatic unvoted 3.2 mill levy going directly to the JVS. This is the amount all JVS member districts pay to access the local JVS,” he said. “Residents can invest 3.95 mills to the district and our community to keep everything, or pay 3.2 mills to the JVS and lose easy access and local control of programs.”

The district has been unsuccessful in getting voters to pass operation levies in the last several years. Some say new levies are hard to justify at a time when the economy is still struggling. Gregory said he understands economic recovery has been slow for many.

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In addition, the district is one of the largest employers in Oregon with close to 500 employees,” he said. “Public schools have always been a pay-forward system. The current generation pays for the next generation.

Education is the foundation of country and the advancement of society. Local communities must support education or the community will eventually crumble.”

The district has stepped up efforts in campaigning for the levy, said Gregory.

“The Oregon Schools Levy Committee has worked very hard to help residents understand the reasons why the new money is needed and what that money will be used for. The committee focused efforts on community outreach, reconnecting with the senior population, timely brochures, mailings, community canvassing, literature drops, and advertising in the Metro Press.

There has been an increased amount of residents willing to write letters to the editor expressing their views, of which the majority has been very supportive of our schools and the need for this levy. The need is real and the need is serious,” he said.

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By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com With the success in May of passing a levy request for additional revenue as well as a renewal issue, Genoa school officials are hoping district voters will continue the trend when they decide another renewal issue on Nov. 3.

The 3.9-mill, 5-year levy on next Tuesday’s ballot generates a little more than $600,000 annually and is used for daily operations. It was first passed in 2005.

Bill Nye, district treasurer, said he’s received a few calls from residents questioning the need for a levy so soon after additional millage – which will generate about $1.025 million annually - was approved in May. Voters also approved a 5-mill, 5-year renewal issue in May that generates about $400,000.

It was first passed in 1990.

“To continue what we have we need this renewal,” he said. “It goes for staffing, supplies, utilities, purchased services and other areas. I tell people it’s no additional tax and it was first approved a decade ago. We have four separate levies that need a renewal every five years.”

The school board had prepared a list of spending cuts totaling about $945,000 if additional revenues weren’t approved in May. The approval, however, was a turn-around from 2014 when voters twice rejected requests for additional funding.

After 2016, voters in the Genoa district may have a two-year reprieve from going to the ballot, according to Nye. “For the first time since I’ve been here, more than a decade, we will not have any renewal requests, or, hopefully any need for new, or a bond levy, for the next two years on the ballot,” he said. “That would be for 2017 and 2018. We do not have anything planned at that point.”

Last month, the administration announced it was refinancing a portion of its bond debt – a move that will save the district approximately $221,990.

The debt was incurred to finance the district’s share of construction costs for the John C. Roberts Middle School building.

Voters in 1999 approved a bond levy to build the new school. The district also received a credit of $6.2 million from the Ohio School Facilities Commission for the project.

The school opened in 2001.

Cemetery levies on twp. ballot Increasing costs for maintenance on a garage and equipment as well as fuel, utilities and personnel have swayed the Harris Township trustees to seek additional millage for the Harrington and Union cemeteries.

Voters next week will be asked to renew a 0.7-mill, 5-year levy and an additional 0.6-mill levy for maintaining the cemeteries.

Originally passed in 1995, the renewal issue generates about $28,500 annually.

A change in state law covering a “roll back” in property taxes is one reason for the request for renewing the existing millage and asking for an additional 0.6-mill, according to the trustees.

In 2006, the rollback of 12.5 percent on commercial and industrial properties was removed. The roll back was further diluted with the elimination of the credit on residential and agricultural parcels, beginning with “new money” levies passed during the November 2013 election.

Carol Baker, a trustee, said that although the 0.7-mill portion continues to give some relief to all tax payers in the township, “20 years later, the 0.7mill levy renewal is no longer adequate to care for the cemeteries.”

In addition to losing revenue from the roll-back, burial fees are also dropping as more people opt for cremations, she said.

OCTOBER 26, 2015

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Algae season ends — water safe to drink

By Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson officially announced the end of the 2015 harmful algal bloom season amid collaborative partners at a media event in front of the Collins Park water treatment plant Tuesday morning.

Much of this resulted from an August 2014 crisis in which nearly 500,000 area residents were told that they could not drink Toledo’s water for an entire weekend, leading to a crisis that drew national media attention. The water was polluted with microcystin, a toxin found in harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

“We must never forget that this was an event that really shook the core of our region. We need to protect life in every way we can. Even though we are at the bottom (of the Maumee River watershed), we are the ones who have to deal with the situation,” said Dr. Thomas Bridgeman, associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo, The mayor stated that $50 million dollars has been spent in 2015 making upgrades and improvements at the Collins Park facility. She stressed that “every single day” during the harmful aglae bloom, even with record-setting algae levels in the lake, Toledo’s water was safe to drink.

“Our drinking water has been safe everyday in 2015 because of the efforts of all of our partners,” stated HicksHudson. “Our water is safe because of the enormous amount of time, energy and planning over many months expended by dedicated people, many of whom are there this morning, “I want thank our chemists and technicians who got on the boat, went out on the water, took the samples, tested them, and not only tested them, but did

Edwin A. Moore, Director of Public Utilties, speaks about Toledo's rebounding water situation, flanked from left by Dr. Thomas Bridgeman, Associate Professor, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo; Warren Henry, Program Director at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant in East Toledo; and Pat Moomey, Director, Lucas County Emergency Management Agency. (Photo courtesy Stacy Weber/ Public Information Officer/Office of Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson) so multiple times to make sure they are accurate.”

Northwest Ohio’s farmers were also credited with making changes in applying fertilizer and manure and being open to new legislation, which university professors say will help reduce phosphorous levels in the lake that feed the harmful algae.

“Farmers in the community have stepped up to the plate and they have to step up even more,” said Larry Vasko, deputy health commissioner for the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department,

crediting area universities for their work researching Northwest Ohio watersheds with the ultimate goal of “taking care of pollutants.” He also credited former water treatment plant engineer Brenda Snyder, now a University of Toledo research scientist, for her work in developing new process control studies related to HAB early detection.

Dr. Bridgeman announced another $2 million in education grants that the university will be receiving to help monitor the lake.

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OCTOBER 26, 2015

Court Log • Gary Lee Matney, 212 Ford, Maumee, 180 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $746 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

• Tracy Lynn Schmucker, 10 Hecla, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $25 court costs and fines, obstructing official business.

• Jess Edward Isaacs, 740 Yoder, Curtice, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Carl J. Padgett, 1234 Mason, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, $100 court costs and fines, theft.

• Matthew Allen Smith, homeless, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, petty theft.

• Douglas R. Diefenthaler, 833 Gould, Northwood, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, driving under OVI suspension.

• Marisol Garcia, 438 Arden, Toledo, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, trafficking in drugs.

• Raymond Michael Lennard, 292 King, Columbus, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, beer or liquor underage person.

• John H. Hosick, 415 Utah, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, license suspended one year, $396 court costs and fines, driving under OVI suspension.

• Benjamin N. Oancea, 357 E. Andrus, Northwood, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended one year, $996 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

• Jesse D. Glover, Warren, MI, 180 days CCNO, 174 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $1,096 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

• Robert Michael Duran, 2535 Pickle, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 174 days suspended, $996 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

• Mycalena Nicole Mendoza, 826 Fourth, Toledo, 30 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 25 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property.

• Alexander Nicholas Hess, 614 Berry, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 175 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, menacing.

• Gary Lee Matney, 212 Ford, Maumee, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, abusing harmful intoxicants.

• Jacob Michael Schaffer, 532 Parkway West, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $162 court costs and fines, permitting drug abuse.

• Latesha Marie Robinson, 212 Page, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, endangering children.

• Heather M. Minor, 2543 Pickle, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 25 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property.

• Jonathan Daniel King, 6209 Corduroy, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 165 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, receiving stolen property.

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• Devin J. Bennett, 321 White, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, criminal trespass.

• Jacob Michael Schaffer, 532 Parkway West, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $50 court costs and fines, possession of drugs.

• Jason R. Ohlman, 2016 Hurd, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $287 court costs and fines, possession of controlled substance.

• Vaughn D. Marlow, 170 W. Faulkes, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 20 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct intoxication.

• Jessica L. Dingess, 1714 Nevada, Toledo, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Madison Lee Montgomery, 5500 Hartford, Vermilion, $137 court costs and fines, seasons and limits on ducks, brant.

• Brooke Fischer, 68 Eastern, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, $137 court costs and fines, possession of drugs.

• Christopher Ray Pickett, 1010 Kanakee, Lowell, Indiana, menacing by stalking.

• Douglas R. Diefenthaler, 7180 Lake, Curtice, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

• Dale A. Kelley, 2519 Grantwood, Toledo, 180 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 110 days suspended, license suspended 2 years, $596 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

• Laurie A. Kasior, 7630 Reitz, Perrysburg, $87 court costs and fines, failure to file return.

• Raymond L. Nontell, 7630 Reitz, Perrysburg, $87 court costs and fines, failure to file return.

• Martin Harris Gabriel, 3053 Navarre, Oregon, $187 court costs and fines, tax file incomplete.

• Shane James Hartees, 3413 Forrest Grove, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Jillian Marissa Billegas, 3242 Corduroy, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Stephen James Deverna, 706 Berry, Toledo, license suspended 6 months, $237 court costs and fines, possession of drugs.

• Shannon D. Robinson, 725 Yondota, Toledo, $112 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Charles S. Preston, 2015 Valentine, Toledo, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Allissa N. Huff, 1621 Freedom, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 150 days suspended, $387 court costs and fines, possession of drugs.

• Michel Lee Moritz, 2025 N. Camp Perry, Port Clinton, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Bonnie M. Baker, 22378 W. Hellwig, Genoa, 5 days CCNO, 5 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Luz D. Garcia, 230 Midvale, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, assault.

• Michael Joseph Wolf, 322 Cincinnati, Toledo, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

Chili cook-off winners

The East Toledo Senior Center recently held its annual World Series of Chili - Chili Cook Off. The winners are from left to right, Sandy Fisher, People's Choice Award; Karen Berning, Judges 1st place; Bobby Holdren, Judges 2nd place; and Tom Birie, Judges 3rd place. (Submitted photo)

Students learn personal finance More than 450 high school students from 13 area schools including Eastwood, Genoa and Penta learned how to handle personal finances last Tuesday at Bowling Green State University.

The program, Finances 101: Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk, was cosponsored by BGSU, the Ohio state treasurer’s office and credit unions in Northwest Ohio.

Subjects discussed were supporting children, purchasing a home and a car, acquiring insurance, paying bills and saving for unexpected expenses.

Students can access the program online at www.finances101thegame.org.

Participation in either version is at no-cost to students or schools.

The bottom line First Defiance Financial Corp. has announced net income for the third quarter ending September 30 totaled $6.7 million, or 72 cents per diluted common share, compared to $7.1 million or 71 cents per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2014.

Net income for the first nine months of

Workplace this year totaled $19.9 million, or $2.11 per diluted common share, compared to $17.9 million or $1.79 per diluted common share for the same period last year.

First Defiance is the parent company of First Federal Bank which has local offices in Genoa and Oregon.

At the clubs The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce will host a Business on The Bay Community Expo Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clay High School. Local companies seeking to fill positions and organizations that train and place prospective employees will be available. Employers will take applications and resumes as well as perform interviews on the spot.

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OREGON – Unknown suspect(s) used the identification of someone from the 3400 block of Navarre Ave. in another state on Sept. 8.

• Someone entered an unlocked vehicle in the 1900 block of Woodville Rd. and stole a tool set on Sept. 8.

• A bike was stolen from outside a garage in the 3100 block of Cromwell Dr. on Sept. 2.

• Unknown suspect(s) used a large rock to damage a vehicle in the 200 block of Ember Dr. on Sept. 1.

• Unknown suspect(s) entered a room in the 900 block of Isaac Streets Dr. and took cash and jewelry from a locked drawer on Sept. 20.

• A car stereo was stolen in the 2200 block of Starr Ave. after a window was broken on Aug. 28.

• Unknown suspect(s) damaged three vehicles in the 3100 block of Corduroy Rd. on Aug. 29 and took a knife from one of the cars.

• A bike was found on school property at 3604 Pickle Rd. on Aug. 27.

• A bike was found in the 2900 block of Navarre Ave. on Aug. 31.

• Unknown suspect(s) stole a railroad cross buck from a yard in the 1500 block of Eastland Dr. on Aug. 31.

• Unknown suspect(s) stole two rechargeable auto batteries from an unlocked container in the 2900 block of Seaman St. on April 1.

• Unknown suspect(s) took wood cribbing from a construction site in the 4000 block of Cedar Point Rd. on Aug. 27.

• Unknown suspect(s) opened an unauthorized Verizon account using someone else’s identity from the 4100 block of Navarre Ave. on July 4.

• A hedge trimmer was stolen in the 2800 block of Navarre Ave. on June 1.

• A men’s bike was found in the 2100 block of Woodville Rd. on Oct. 14.

• A knife was found in the grass in the 1400 block of S. Stadium Rd. on Oct. 14.

• Unknown suspect(s) entered a locked vehicle and removed change from a tray in the 2900 block of Pickle Rd. on on Oct. 14.

• Unknown suspect(s) entered a lot at Rau’s Towing, 2160 Oakdale Ave., and smashed windows from two cars and attempted to steal a car on Sept. 19.

• Unknown suspect(s) entered storage units in the 1900 block of Oakdale Avenue and took various items which were recovered on Sept. 19.

• A handgun was stolen from a residence in the 1111 block of S. Wheeling St. on Sept. 18.

• Tools and fishing items were stolen from an unlocked toolbox in a truck bed in the 2700 block of Bleeker St. on Sept. 17.

• Unknown suspect(s) cut off locks on storage units at Stop and Store, 635 Earlwood Ave. on Sept. 19.

• Unknown suspect(s) cut locks off units at Oakdale Storage, 1926 Oakdale Ave., and stole speakers from one of the units, on Sept. 20.

• An ATM machine was stolen from Homestead

Variety, 3217 Seaman Rd., on Sept. 20.

• An unknown suspect entered Sunoco Gas Station with a handgun and demanded money from the cashier, fleeing with $500, on Sept. 20.

• A leaf blower was stolen from a garage that had its door pried open in the 1000 block of Grasser St. on Sept. 22.

• Unknown suspect, armed with a handgun, entered Barney’s, 3369 Navarre Ave., and demanded cash from a victim before fleeing with an unknown amount, on Sept. 24.

• Unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal a car in the 2300 block of Starr Ave. and damaged the ignition and door on Sept. 23.

• Unknown suspect(s) attempted to break into storage units at Oakdale Storage, 1926 Oakdale Ave., and fled the scene on Sept. 25.

• Two bikes were found behind a business in the 400 block of S. Wheeling St. on Sept. 25.

• Cash, clothing and earrings were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 1800 block of Lagundovie Rd. on Aug. 16.

• Catalytic converters were stolen from cars in a parking lot in the 500 block of Blue Heron Dr. on Aug. 19.

• A bag, car keys, and membership card were stolen from a locker in the 2900 block of Pickle Rd. on Aug. 22.

• A bike was found behind a store in the 2800 block of Navarre Ave. on Aug. 21.

• An auto tool box was stolen from a yard in the 1000 block of Patchen Rd. on Aug. 22.

• Chain saws were stolen from an unlocked truck in the 4200 block of Morning Dove Dr. on Aug. 22.

• A bike and lock were stolen from the 900 block of Isaac Streets Dr. on Aug. 23.

• A computer bag and baseball glove were found in the 500 block of S. Wynn Rd. on Aug. 23.

• Unknown suspect(s) damaged a door frame and latch guard on the door in the 3000 block of Navarre Ave. on Aug. 21.

• Unknown suspect(s) stole catalytic converters from vehicles in the lot of Auto Max, 2255 Navarre Ave. on Aug. 25.

• A bike and lock were stolen in the 2700 block of Pickle Rd. on Aug. 26.

Lake Twp – Beverly R. Miller, Millbury, 51, was charged with theft Oct. 15 after she allegedly stole money from a relative.

• A resident of the 5700 block of Bluegrass Drive on Oct. 17 reported someone established two online accounts and made cash withdrawals from his bank account without authorization.

• A resident of the 1400 block of Pemberville Road on Oct. 10 reported the theft of a snow blower, push mower, leaf blowers, power washer and air compressor from a shed. The shed door was forced open.

• Jacob P. Lewton, 21, Northwood, was charged Oct. 11 with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia after a report of menacing at a residence in the 800 block of Meadowview Lane.

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THE PRESS

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Szozda

The Press Poll

In what goolish matter are you celebrating Halloween this year?

In the November election, Issue 3 will allow the growth and sale of marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes.

How will you vote?

Yes No

Dracula Transylvania “On the 27th I’ll be going to the ‘Drain your Vein’ blood drive at the Red Cross on Executive Parkway because they are handing out free Halloween T-shirts! Plus 94.5 WXKR will be there!”

Charlie Brown Sparkyville “Snoopy and I will be going to Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in search of a giant pumpkin... and homemade doughnuts!”

Opposed to Issue 3 To the editor: As the Superintendent of Penta Career Center, where our focus is on training high school and adult students for entry into the workforce and for the additional training they may need to compete in the current and future labor market, I am writing to express my most strong opposition to Issue 3, the initiative to legalize marijuana in Ohio.

I constantly hear from employers across this region that they can’t find qualified job seekers with the skill sets needed and who can pass a drug screening. I find Issue 3 extremely unsettling, not only for the youth of Ohio, but for all current and future members of the workforce, and all employers located in our region and across this state who will feel the negative impact if this issue passes.

If passed, this constitutional change will allow for the opening and operation of more retail stores for the sale of marijuana than all the McDonald’s and Starbucks combined in Ohio, and more than three times the number of state liquor stores. These retail stores will be selling more than just marijuana, as it allows for marijuana-infused products such as brownies, cookies, and candy (i.e. lollipops and gummy bears), posing a very real and dangerous threat to our youth.

The legalization of marijuana may result in increased access to and use of the drug and convey a message to students that drug use is acceptable, anytime and anywhere. Legalization could also lead to greater labor shortages in businesses who use drug testing protocols for new and continued employment. The use of drugs, whether its marijuana or other drugs, creates a multitude of workforce safety issues and increased financial and liability burdens on employers.

I strongly believe the better course is to continue to stress to our high school and adult students the importance of remaining drug-free in order to succeed in one’s career and life.

As one of 49 career centers in Ohio which play a vital role in developing a highly skilled workforce for a more productive and prosperous Ohio, I strongly urge Ohioans to oppose Issue 3.

Ronald Matter Superintendent, Penta Career Center

Levy passage critical To the editor: Voting for the Oregon City Schools levy is quickly approaching. I would like to let our community know the importance of the levy to my family and me.

After I graduated from Clay, I moved away and went to college but when I began having children of my own, I wanted them to be in the best school district possible, so I moved back to the Oregon district.

Within the Oregon City Schools, I believe my children have been receiving the greatest education, experiences and opportunities.

I have three children – one in high school, one in middle school, and one in elementary school. All my children actively participate in a variety of extracurricular classes, sports, clubs, and band. It is through these opportunities that they are learning new skills and the importance of teamwork and leadership. As most parents, I want only the best for my children and OCS is living up to my hopes and expectations. If this levy does not pass, what opportunities will be left for the children in our community?

Winifred Sanderson Salem “I hear there is a Boo! At the Boardwalk event at a place called Magee Marsh on the 27th. It sounds quit splendid. They say lots of children will be there! Simply Marvelous!”

Letters

Frankenstein Geneva “I can not wait! I have the perfect costume this year! I am dressing as Madonna for the costume contest at Pumpkin Palooza at the Milan Historical Society on the 28th.”

Headless Horseman Sleepy Hollow “There is a pumpkin carving contest at the 8th Annual Tombstone Derby in Elmore on the 27th. I take great interest in this! I will be attending.”

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Last Week's Results Are you in favor of more gun control to prevent mass shootings at schools?

74% No. Criminals will always ſnd ways to obtain guns whether or not there is gun control.

26% Yes. Making it more difſcult to obtain guns will save lives.

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It is critical that the levy for OCS passes for many reasons. Oregon City Schools is a family and community and if this levy fails, our school district will be broken forever.

There will be no more extracurricular activities, vocational programs or social clubs.

If the levy does not pass, we will inevitably lose school pride and spirit which will cause a ripple effect. If our schools suffer, so will our entire community. Our taxes are going to be raised regardless of whether the levy passes or fails. The question is, do we want our money to stay locally in our school district or do we want it to go to elsewhere?

Do we want our children, our future, to continue receiving the best educational opportunities? I know I do.

Please help us keep OCS excellent and alive for our future by voting yes on the levy Nov.3.

Kimberly Havener Curtice

Invest in the future

To the editor: As a parent, I have great admiration for the staff and teachers who do all that they can to ensure that our children have a great environment for learning.

A good education is not just academics.

Everything from art and fitness clubs at the elementary level and athletics, to arts and band in the middle and high school levels is at stake. These are also significant aspects to a well-rounded education.

They are held in our school buildings – students come in before and after school to get a little extra support in either tutoring, fitness, or art.

Other areas the school buildings are being utilized in our community include for scouts, dance recitals and theater programs.

This is a reflection on how our school buildings are an extension to our community. What does it mean to the community at large if the schools no longer have this important link? How will our children use their after school time if they no longer have a location for any of these programs?

It would be fantastic to show that we will be there for them and it is worth the small increase in our taxes to vote yes. It is time to reflect we are there for them and care what happens to their programs.

These children are our future; we need to invest in them so our community remains strong and they are able to enjoy the same opportunities that others have had before them.

Please join me in showing our kids that we care about their education. Vote yes on the Oregon Schools levy on Nov. 3.

Allison Row Oregon

A smart move?

To the editor: The Village of Walbridge needs to reassess the future regarding purchasing the church property at 705 Main St. Is this a smart move at this time? Does the current and future economy embrace this purchase? Or does a renovation of the current facility make a dollar-wise choice?

If the village stays at its present location, a definite rehab should be completed.

If the village purchases 705 Main St., it will definitely need to be rehabbed, plus the cost of the existing property. Does it need a new roof? Does the parking lot need to be repaved?

Wouldn’t it make sense to develop a good renovation blueprint and open it to bids in Wood County? Review the bids and then compare the dollar amount to the purchase price and rehab of 705 Main St., both inside and outside repairs. Was a feasibility study completed?

It is just like our homes. Should I purchase a new home and rehab it to meet my needs? Or would it be wiser to stay where I am and rehab what I have to meet my needs?

Residents need to attend the village council meetings the first and third Wednesday of every month to ask questions and see where our tax dollars are being spent.

Leo F. Brenot Walbridge Editor’s note: Mr. Brenot is a candidate for mayor in the upcoming election.

Honoring veterans To the editor: The Ottawa County Veterans Service Office would like to thank the community for support in bringing Wreaths Across America to all veteran graves in Ottawa County cemeteries in 2014. With your help, we placed more than 5,000 wreaths.

We are pleased to announce that we are working to bring Wreaths Across America to all veteran graves in Ottawa County cemeteries again in 2015. The effort is made possible by thousands of volunteers who organize local ceremonies, raise funds to sponsor wreaths and participate in the events.

Based on 2014 Memorial Day flag requests and wreaths placed last year, Allen, Clay and Williston cemeteries have approximately 870 veterans interred. The wreaths may be sponsored for $15 each.

As a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions made to Wreaths Across America are tax-deductible. Donations of any amount are appreciated and may be sent through Nov. 6 to the Ottawa County Veterans Service Office, 8444 W. SR 163, Suite 102, Oak Harbor, OH 43449. Checks should be made payable to “Wreaths Across America.”

Thank you for your support.

Sara A. Toris Director, Ottawa County Vets Service Office

A voice in education To the editor: If you want a voice in your children’s schooling, you must vote for the Oregon schools levy.

A vote against the levy would mean Oregon would have to join a vocational school district for career tech programs for the many kids that choose this path. If we are forced to join the Penta district, we would pay $9.33 per month per $100,000 home value without having a vote in these kids’ education.

If you vote for the levy, you will pay $11.50 a month per $100,000 home value – just $2.17 more. Plus, we will be keeping many additional activities such as sports, band, choir, clubs and Limelighters. These activities cover a large percentage of the students who attend our schools. What would they have to do if we take these things away?

Joyce and Jack Carpenter Oregon

Forum informative To the editor: Recently a Woodmore Local Schools - School Board Candidate Forum was held at the new Woodmore Elementary Cafetorium. It was very well organized and made one glad they attended.

This was a great opportunity to meet each individual running for a spot on the school board. There are so many running and only three can be elected. The forum gave us a chance to hear what each man or woman had to say regarding what they saw as the opportunities and challenges at Woodmore Local Schools; their priorities for the district and how they would go about achieving them.

People had an opportunity to turn in questions for the candidates, which were answered after the break.

Thanks to the organizers of the event, who did a great job. I know I went home feeling a lot better about the candidates.

Betty Marlow Miller Elmore

Ask the voters To the editor: I would like to offer a suggestion to the next mayor of Toledo and to those involved in developing the Marina District: send out a survey of what the communities east of the river need and prefer in this area. Then make your discernment.

This would be a great way to serve the community. The Erie Street Market folded, as did Portside. Did anyone ever ask the people of Toledo and surrounding areas if they were needed or wanted? If not, is it any surprise that these failed?

Steve Cherry Oregon

Shame To the editor: Congratulations Pearson Park. Recently two large healthy trees were cut down on Lallendorf between Starr and Seaman. This eliminated the habitat for the hawks who sat in those trees. Now one sits on a sagging telephone line forlornly looking for his dinner.

Shame.

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Woodville volunteers provided aid for hurricane victims The exits on The Nostalgia Highway are at 10-year increments. Enjoy the trip through the pages of The Press.

October, 2005 News: More than 1,000 evacuees from Hurricane Katrina made their way to Woodville, Mississippi. Residents there opened their homes to the refugees and the school system added 160 new students, taxing the town’s resources. Todd Bowman and Lori Hepler, residents of Woodville, Ohio, organized a relief effort for the town with the same name. More than $5,500 was raised. The village also donated water, clothing, canned foods, baby supplies and coolers.

Meanwhile, Ottawa County Deputies Tony Sedlak and Jerry Sawicki encountered a seven-foot alligator while taking part in a search for caskets that had been washed out of a cemetery in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Sedlak covered the gator while other deputies secured the casket without incident. The two were among a group of local law enforcement personnel who volunteered to help the relief effort. *** Local film maker and producer Michael Drew Shaw proposed plans for a Veterans Glass City Skyway Visitors’ Center which would include retail shops, a marquee theater, a penthouse restaurant, a “Skyway Lounge,” a VIP Club, a rooftop observation atrium and corporate office space.

Sports: John Johnson, former Clay Eagles coach, led Waite to the biggest upset and comeback of his 24-year coaching career when the Indians came back from a 24-7 deficit to beat his former team 34 to 27. It was only the eighth time in 37 tries that the Indians had beaten the Eagles in the battle for the Oil Barrel Trophy.

Price check: GenoaBank offered a 36-month CD at 4.5 percent interest.

Hot then, gone now: JoAnn Fabrics, Northwood.

October, 1995 News: Weekly teen dances at the Sun Oil Recreation Center in Millbury were cancelled after a fight broke out in the parking lot. A 17-year-old Northwood boy was kicked and beaten over a dispute about a girl. Two brothers, one from Toledo, 15, and one from Oregon, 16, were to be charged with felonious assault, according to Lake Township Police Chief Ed Brucker. One month later, the dances were on again and being held at the Millbury Fire Hall. *** More than 50 residents converged on the Jackson Township Hall to voice concern about The Harvest Festival, a pro-marijuana gathering held on a farm one mile south of Helena. The gathering sponsored by the Sandusky County Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws attracted a crowd of 3,500 to 5,000. *** Sally Steadman, a 74-year-old widow,

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Confident in district To the editor: The Oregon Schools have shown that they need additional funds for school operation. They have significantly reduced administrative and teaching staff.

I’m confident any additional funding will be spent wisely.

Don Charlton Former Wynn School Principal

Election policy The last issue for letters regarding the Nov. 3 general election was (Oct. 26). No letters will be published in the issue immediately prior (Nov. 2) to the election except for letters limited to direct rebuttal of election-related matters appearing in the Oct. 26 paper.

No new political information can be introduced in the issue immediately before the election. This is to prevent inaccuracies without a fair chance for correction.

Letters are limited to ballot issues. The Press does not print letters about candidates’ races.

The winds and water of Hurricane Katrina left a coffin and a freezer in a tree. A member of the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team working in the Lake Charles area is shown. claimed that the Virgin Mary has appeared to her numerous times. The apparition instructed her to build a shrine for those who have lost a child. A non-profit group, Our Lady of Toledo, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, was formed and started to raise funds for the shrine.

Sports: Todd Ery, a seventh grade student at Woodmore Junior High, was one of 10 students nationwide to be chosen by the national publication Baseball Weekly to manage his own fantasy baseball team.

Young Ery finished first in his league and won tickets to the fourth game of the divisional playoffs between Seattle and Cleveland.

Ery’s top players were Albert Belle, Randy Johnson, Juan Gonzales and Larry Walker.

Price check: Lee Williams sold 10 pounds of pigs’ feet for $4.95.

Hot then, gone now: Mel Berman’s Restaurant, Oregon.

October, 1985 News: Three elderly women were

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Sports: Waite Coach Jim Wasserman and his Indians, led by quarterback Tony Giovanoli, were 6-1 and 3-0 in the City League, tied with St. John’s and Bowsher for first.

Price check: The Yankee Doodle Inn on Woodville in Oregon advertised a King Crab

dinner for $10.95.

Hot then, gone now: Coy’s Cider Mill, Oregon.

October, 1975 News: Northwood schools celebrated Spirit Week by holding a Mangy Ranger Day. Students were allowed to wear “Sloppytype clothes.” The previous day was flannelshirt day.

Sports: The Genoa Comets, led by Coach Jim Firestone, were 6-0 and aiming for an undefeated season. Coach Firestone said the team ranked 16th in the state in Class AA, but didn’t get the respect it deserved. He said, “We were ranked 13th, won our game and dropped to 16th.”

Price check: Burstein-Applebee in the Woodville Mall sold a Sony real-to-reel tape player for $299.95. It had a three-speed, three-head design, two VU meters and sound-on-sound capability.

Hot then, gone now: The Flying Bridge Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, Curtice.

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Personal growth and change are linked Change is one of the constants in life.

Effective change is change for the better.

Change for the sake of change is usually a waste of energy. Changing for the worse is obviously destructive. There is no growth without change.

Positive change must have a clear purpose with an ultimate objective. Answering the following questions keeps you on a constructive track. Why do you want to change? What do you want to change? How will you change? What are the benefits of the change?

You can only change yourself. It’s impossible to change others so don’t waste any effort trying. Concentrate on the changes you want to make for yourself. Reasons to change are important. Excuses for avoiding constructive change inhibit your progress.

Change must be based on your objectives. Resist attempts by others to change you. People closest to you tend to exert the most pressure for you to change. Changing solely to please someone else is not a positive strategy.

Personal growth requires change. New knowledge must be acquired. An open mind needs to be maintained. Bad habits which qualify for elimination should be replaced by good ones. Being set in your ways is counterproductive whenever your ways could be improved.

Constantly search for change which

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by Bryan Golden leads to improvements. There is no limit to how much you can grow. Accurate and honest self-assessment is vital. Identification of weak points precedes implementing corrections.

Seek out better ways of doing things.

Just because you have been utilizing a certain approach for a long time doesn’t mean it is still the best approach. Additional knowledge and experience provides a different perspective. A fresh assessment leads to new insights.

Goals change over time as well as with experience. New goals will appear. Interest in existing goals may fade. Incorporating these changes ensures your direction is based on where you are today versus where you were years ago.

Your outlook changes with age and experience. You learn what’s really important in your life and what is not. You develop a realization that what you believe about yourself and what you tell yourself is far more important than the opinions of others.

Circumstances change. With a positive outlook and actions you can influence many circumstances. Yet, you have to deal with those circumstances you didn’t plan for or may not want. You have to be willing and able to change as needed in order to effectively deal with whatever situations you encounter.

Change impacts you at work. You may become dissatisfied with your career. If this happens, determine what changes are required to make your situation better. You can change jobs or even careers. It doesn’t matter what you have been doing up until now. What’s important is deciding what you want to be doing today and into the future.

Although change may feel uncomfortable, there is no reason to fear it. Without change, you never would have grown up.

Without change, success is not possible.

Change gets you out of a rut. Change is invigorating. Change opens up infinite new possibilities.

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Caregivers Balancing work with caregiving Twenty percent of employed persons in the United States are caregivers for someone over the age of 50. When not on the job, they are spending, on average, an additional 24.4 hours per week providing care and assistance to a loved one, friend or neighbor.

“These statistics,” says Janet Miller, MA LPCC, a counselor with Hospice of Northwest Ohio, “will only grow larger as the population ages. It is vitally important to provide education and support to all caregivers, but especially to those who are juggling work responsibilities with their caregiving commitment.”

Caring for caregivers Miller, who is the Employer Outreach Coordinator for Hospice of Northwest Ohio, reports that 45 percent of caregivers have one or more chronic health conditions, compared to 24 percent of non-caregivers. Fifty-six percent of them have stress-related health problems and 46 percent to 59 percent meet the criteria for clinical depression. Overall, the costs of their annual medical care is eight percent higher than non-caregivers’.

“When looking at wellness programming,” says Miller, “it is extremely beneficial for employers to consider the special needs of their staff who are caregivers. Bringing programs on site which address the various challenges of caregiving—and which enlighten caregivers on ways they can enhance their experience--is a way for employees who are already stressed to receive help more conveniently.” Adds Miller, “Staying mentally strong and learning how to maintain a positive attitude is a key part of our message. This information is helpful for anyone!”

Attitude is key The average duration of a caregiver’s commitment is four years. Whether they are providing a little help or a lot of help, it takes its toll over time.

“I’ve taught wellness for about 30 years and, like everyone else, have focused on fitness, nutrition and rest,” says Miller. “Those are important things, but research now shows that how we think is the primary key to maintaining both our physical and emotional health.

“With the Balancing Act and Caring for the Caregiver sessions we provide, participants not only learn practical tips for managing the care of their loved ones, but also learn how they can make positive changes in their thinking,” she says.

Miller can be reached at 419-9315193 or at jmiller@hospicenwo.org.

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Expo: Resources, speakers to help caregivers The Area Office on Aging’s 8th Annual Caregiver Expo will be held Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Parkway Place, 2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee.

The free event is designed to connect family caregivers with resources to help them care for aging loved ones.

Kristian Brown, from 13abc, will serve as emcee. About 70 organizations that provide products, services and information to help family caregivers will be on hand.

Speaker Barbara McVicker, an eldercare expert, national speaker and author of “Stuck in the Middle: Shared Stories and Tips on Caring for Mom and Dad,” will discuss financial, emotional and physical stress of caregiving. Learn more about her and sign up for weekly tips at www.barbaramcvicker.com.

In addition, Jeff Yeager, a Northwest Ohio native will bring his offbeat blend of humor and practical advice as he discusses the topic of “Men Are Caregivers Too.” Yeager is an AARP savings expert who spent 24 years managing nonprofit groups before becoming a freelance writer, public speaker and media personality. His website is www.UltimateCheapskate.com.

According to the Area Office on Aging, statistics show the average family caregiver spends 20 hours per week on unpaid caregiving activities and spends more than $5,000 per year on out-of-pocket caregiving expenses for their aging loved one.

While the emotional, physical and financial stress of the family caregiver role

is undeniable, the good news is that the the Area Office on Aging has gathered together the best resources and speakers to be able to support these family caregivers so they can care longer.

For more information about the Caregiver Expo or the Area Office on Aging’s Caregiver Support Program, visit www.areaofficeonaging.com or call 419382-0624 or 1-800-482-7277.

“See the swallow”

Manor at Perrysburg offers rehab for swallowing Swallowing is a reflex behavior that most of us never give a second thought. But for people with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, dementia, or other diagnoses that can cause dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), impairment of this natural reflex can lead to serious health and quality-of-life issues. Of major concern for people with dysphagia is the increased risk of aspiration of food or liquid into the lungs, which can result in pneumonia and potentially even death.

To put the scope of the problem into perspective, approximately 15 million people in the United States have dysphagia and 1 million new cases are reported each year. What’s more, around 60,000 people die every year in the U.S. from complications of this condition.

To help improve the outcomes and quality of life for their rehab patients and long-term residents with dysphagia, The Manor at Perrysburg, a member of the HCF Management family of companies, has added the revolutionary Synchrony system to its repertoire of treatment options.

“Synchrony is a specialized, research-based, clinically proven system for treating dysphagia, developed by

Accelerated Care Plus,” says speech language pathologist Erica Heckman, director of rehabilitation. “With this system, we can actually visualize and assess the patient’s muscle activity while swallowing liquid and then use that data to guide a therapeutic program to strengthen and improve his or her swallowing ability. We’re thrilled to offer this system on an outpatient basis as well as to our short-term rehab patients and long-term residents.”

Heckman explains that the Synchrony program has two distinct components.

The first is the OmnisEMG System, which reads the electrical activity of the muscles used in swallowing through non-invasive sensors attached under the patient’s chin.

Specialized software displays the data on a color monitor so the therapist can get real-time feedback on the timing, strength, and duration of the swallowing reflex—in essence, allowing the therapist “see the swallow.”

Using the immediate biofeedback, the therapist and patient can work together to make the patient’s swallowing reflex as good as it can be. “Once that point is reached, we introduce a progressive, resistive exercise program so that good swal-

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According to Heckman, this type of technology is not new to the world of physical therapy, but its use in speech language pathology is revolutionary.

PENS should not be confused with VitalStim, another e-stim therapy used to treat dysphagia. VitalStim works only on the strength function of swallowing, not the neural function. Think of the difference like this – if you go to the gym and work out to build big biceps, it won’t do you any good if your brain doesn’t tell your biceps how to work properly. PENS also works on the neural pathway, so it gets right to the root of the problem,” says Heckman.

Though not every patient with dysphagia can be successfully treated using the Synchrony system, almost anyone is a candidate for this research-based program.

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“Big Hearts for Hope” “Big Hearts for Hope,” a fundraiser to benefit Hope Bowman, who was born Aug. 31 with a heart defect, will be held Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Country Keg in Graytown. She is the daughter of Denny and Tina Bowman and the granddaughter of Don and Shelley Tabbert and Tom and Joann Bowman.

Hope was admitted to Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan on Aug. 31, and underwent open heart surgery on Sept. 4. Once she is stronger, she will face more surgery to repair a heart valve.

The event will include an a Halloween Run Afternoon ride with kickstands up at 1 p.m. and three stops, with a return to the Country Keg at 5 p.m. Registration fee is $10 per person.

Benefit activities start at 5:30 p.m. and will include music by TT Lite Band, silent auctions, raffles and more Costumes are welcome. Raffles, silent auction or cash donations are being accepted anytime at Country Keg. For more information, contact Gayle Millinger at 419-707-1070, Jean Tabbert at 419-304-2789, Shelley Harder at 419-3044728 or Mike Harder at 419-466-0557.

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National Memory Screening Day will take place Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.12 p.m. at the Wood County Committee on Aging’s (WCCOA) Rossford Area Senior Center, 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford.

Screenings for those with memory concerns will be free and private. Screenings do not diagnose, however participants will receive valuable information and will take part in hands-on memory enhancement games and receive informational booklets.

Appointments are required by calling WCCOA at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935.

Heartbeat of Toledo is in need of baby items, including sizes 3, 5, and 6 diapers; Similac and Isomil formulas (sample sizes are fine too); baby shampoo; diaper rash ointment; bottles and nipples; socks; and new and gently used baby clothes (sizes 0-9 months). Sleepers and onesies are the most needed articles of baby clothes as well as winter coats.

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Suite 2, in East Toledo at the corner of Front & Main.

The East Toledo Senior Activities Center has crews performing lawn care for area seniors. Once the leaves begin to fall, the center will begin to schedule raking.

Housekeeping services include dusting, vacuuming, dishes, laundry, bathrooms, etc.

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No Wrong Door United Way in Ottawa County will offer “No Wrong Door” Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the Large Conference Room at the Sutton Center, 1848 E. Perry St., Port Clinton.

The training will prepare front line staff and agency personnel to ask the right questions and accurately connect residents to the resources they need.

United Way 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects families and individuals with community resources and volunteer opportunities 24/7.

However, experience shows that people often turn to people they know. The training is designed to help ensure everyone is directed to services and programs that can help.

Registration/breakfast will be from 8:30-9 a.m.; training will be from 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. The cost is $10, which includes breakfast and lunch. Limited scholarships are available.

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Halloween parade The public is invited to a Halloween costume parade at Otterbein Portage Valley Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10- 11 a.m.

Grandparents are invited to bring their little ones to Otterbein Portage Valley in their Halloween costumes for some autumn holiday fun. The little goblins will parade through the community. Treats will be available for all.

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Craft & Comfort Show Ottawa County Riverview HealthCare Campus will present a “Home for the Holidays” Craft & Comfort Show Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Visit crafters and vendors from four counties offering items for the home and holidays. There will also be a lunch stand, kids’ crafts and storytimes, free photos with Santa and also “Lunch with Santa” (pre-registration required). For info, call Kim Geldien at 419-898-2851 or 419-7323163.

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Prepare for a loved one’s care by preparing yourself first

By Adam Cufr My, how times have changed. There once was a time when nursing homes were not what they are today.

When Dad or Grandma could no longer live alone and care for him or herself, moving them into a nursing home wasn’t really an option. Instead, you would have moved them into your home. They would live out their final days as part of the family living together under one roof, caring for one another. While that may sound appealing to some, there are a host of reasons why this isn’t as easy as it sounds. As a result, more and more families are facing the prospect of a long, and potentially very costly, care situation in a nursing institution.

For one, people are generally living longer. Advances in medical care allow for an elderly person to overcome more and more medical obstacles that have the effect of prolonging their life by many years. This means a stay that would have been a year or two, decades ago, now has the potential to be a decade-long stay. That can wear out family caregivers. Additionally, more and more families have more than one income

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by Adam Cufr earner in the home, so the prospect of one person dedicating himself or herself to the care of a family member has an even greater financial impact beyond the emotional aspects.

So what can you do to prepare for the uncertainty, the possibility, of caring for a family member in some meaningful way?

My best advice is to get your own financial house in order now so you can better weather any storm that may come, which may allow you to be more able to focus on the needs of another. If you’ve ever flown commercially, you’ve heard this advice before: “In the event of an emergency, an oxygen mask will fall from the ceiling.” And who do they tell you to place the mask on first? You. After all, you can’t help someone else if you’re in crisis yourself.

If you decide that it’s time to get square with your own finances, allow me to offer a few suggestions. Seek help, and from several professionals. The most successful financial planning is done through a team of complementary advisors: a financial advisor, an accountant, and an estate planning attorney. They each provide different services and insights, thus each expert is necessary for a properly-built financial and estate plan. While high quality advice will require an investment on your part, the benefits will outweigh the costs. In fact, simply by asking you the right questions, even a consultation with one of these professionals can allow you to see a path toward greater financial stability that you may not have seen otherwise.

Once you have your advisory team in place, your objective is to align your financial matters with your priorities and objectives. If one of your objectives is to prepare for the possibility of caring for a loved one, there are a host of tools and strategies that can move you ahead in this pursuit. For example, are you clear on how much money is required for you to retire from paid work? If not, you may be well-served by or-

ganizing your finances in a way that makes it possible to stop working if or when a care situation arises. Without knowing where you stand, how can you possibly respond comfortably to that call when it comes?

You may be reading this, asking yourself: “How can I even consider retirement at this time?” Well, I’ll ask you this in return: “How will you know when you can retire if you haven’t built a plan for retirement?”

The possibility of helping care for a loved one can be stress-inducing or exciting, depending on your relationship, and your financial well-being. By ensuring that your own financial and retirement plans are clearly defined, you’re at least giving yourself a reasonable chance to respond lovingly, should the need arise.

Adam Cufr, RICP®, a Northwood native, is the owner of Fourth Dimension Financial Group, LLC in Perrysburg. He is a retirement planner, a monthly columnist for Retirement Advisor Magazine, the author of “Off the Record – Secrets to Building a Successful Retirement and a Lasting Legacy” and a retirement educator. To learn more about attending a class visit www.RetirementElevated.com/FDF

ProMedica offering programs, support groups in November • Healing Journey Bereavement Support Groups – Grief can be a very lonely and difficult time, especially during the holiday season. The group is led by ProMedica Hospice professionals and will touch on topics such as myths about grief, the importance of storytelling and coping with loss. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public; Registration required. Call 800-412-1555.

It meets ednesdays, Nov. 11, 18 and 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Pines, 1250 Tiffin St., Fremont.

• Memory Screening – In commemoration of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s National Memory Screening

Week, ProMedica Goerlich Center will provide free memory screenings Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5320 Harroun Rd., Sylvania. Appointments take about 30 minutes. Call 419-824-6448 and choose option #3.

• Diabetes Education – Participants at the comprehensive, three-class diabetes education program at ProMedica Memorial Hospital will learn about the basic care and treatment for diabetes. Registered nurses, dietitians, pharmacy and mental health professionals present at the classes.

A physician referral is required. The class fee may be covered by insurance. Call 419332-7321. Meetings will be held Tuesdays,

Nov. 3, 10 and 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the hospital, 715 Taft Ave., Fremont.

• Nia Fitness, which combines gentle movement forms with inspirational music to enhance fitness and energy, will be offered Wednesdays Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 11:30-12:30 p.m. at the Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B, Toledo. The program, free for people with a cancer diagnosis, is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute.

Aromatherapy classes are also offered free to cancer patients at the Victory Center the first and third Wednesday of the month from 1-2 p.m.

Call 419-531-7600 for details.

• Look Good… Feel Better, a free workshop facilitated by trained cosmetologists who teach women with cancer how to understand and care for changes in skin and hair that may occur during treatment, will be offered Monday, Nov. 16 from 2-4 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Board Room at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont. Participants receive a free make-up kit to use during and after the workshop. Registration required. For info and to register, call 800227-2345.

• A Senior Caregiver Education Seminar will be offered Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Conference Center Room E, ProMedica Flower Hospital.

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OCTOBER 26, 2015

Education Published fourth week of month.

Student Stars Genoa FFA grad visits Statehouse On his very first day as Ottawa County’s state representative, Steve Arndt received a visit from a constituent, 2015 Genoa High School graduate Madison Sheahan, now a freshman at Ohio State University.

Sheahan, an agri-business major at Ohio State, visited with Representative Arndt and State Senator Randy Gardner as part of a statewide FFA conference at the Ohio Statehouse. Sheahan is a state vice president of FFA.

Fall internships Forty-five students from The University of Findlay are completing fall internships, including Ellen Hoffman of Toledo, a public relations intern for The Children’s Museum in Findlay. Hoffman is a senior working on a degree in public relations.

Robert Hoffman, of Oregon, is a program assistant/adventure guide intern for the Wood County Learning Center in Bowling Green. He is a senior working on a degree in sport and event management.

Commended student Clay High School student Amanda Morris has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program.

A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by Principal James Jurski.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2016 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition.

Band members honored The Eastwood Band announced the acceptance of senior Faith Hardy, bassoon, to the Ohio Music Education Association Northwest Region Orchestra. Faith was chosen by audition from students in 22 counties. The Honor Orchestra will perform Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. at Perrysburg High School under the direction of Dr. Stephen Gage from Youngstown State University.

Eastwood Band seniors Faith Hardy, alto saxophone, and Alexa York, trumpet have been selected for the Capital University New Concert Band Music Reading Clinic and Wind Band Invitational to be held Nov. 20-21. Students rehearse with Capital directors Jeff Gershman, James Swearingen and award-winning guest composer John Mackey.

Longtime educator, coach gets ‘surprise’

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Ken James and his wife, Kris, moved to Northwood back in the mid-1980s and had no idea how long they would stay.

James had been an assistant football coach at Lima Central Catholic High School, but an opportunity arose for James to coach at Northwood High School.

“I enjoyed my time at LCC,” James said.

“I still have some close friends down there.

But, I wanted to become a head coach.”

This season marks James’ 30th season as the Rangers’ head coach. He has had a handful of offers to coach at other programs over the years, but he and Kris decided their family belongs in Northwood.

“Sometimes you get to a certain stage, but my wife got a teaching job here in the late 1980s and it was a good set-up for us and a good school system,” James said. “We just liked the community. We have pretty close ties here now that we’ve been here for a while.”

Last Friday, Northwood celebrated James’ 30th season with the Rangers by inviting his former players back for a reunion and a reception in the school cafeteria after the team’s 45-13 win over rival Cardinal Stritch.

The tribute to James was supposed to be kept secret, but James said one of his former players let the cat out of the bag a few weeks ago.

“He accidentally mentioned it,” James said. “I told him to stop in after a game and he said, ‘That’s OK. I’ll see you at your thing in a couple weeks.’ People were probably amazed it was kept a secret that long.”

James estimated that 75-100 former players attended the celebration, including a few from James’ first Northwood team in 1986, which finished 1-9. Some players flew in from as far as Florida and Georgia.

“I try to keep in touch with a lot of them over time,” James said. “A lot of them have coached with me. I get on Facebook to try to track people down. Just getting to see some guys was cool. It was a weird thing for me. I tend to see those guys individually or in small groups. Seeing them all at once was a little bit overwhelming. I’ve never had them all together like that before.”

James’ career record improved to 170137 with the win over Cardinal Stritch last Friday. The 2015 Rangers were 4-4 and 4-1 in the Toledo Area Athletic Conference this season heading into Friday’s game at Tiffin Calvert.

James’ first two Northwood teams finished 1-9 as the Rangers had difficulty competing as one of the smaller schools in the now defunct Suburban Lakes League.

Northwood won just one SLL title and took second place twice in 15 years under James.

The Rangers joined the TAAC in 2000 in order to compete against schools with the same student population as Northwood.

James’ squads have thrived ever since, as Northwood has won nine TAAC titles outright and shared one title with Ottawa Hills in 2004.

Coach Ken James and his wife, Kris at a celebration of his 30th season with the Northwood Rangers. (Press photo by Don Thompson/Facebook.com/DNRsport) ‘Unique person’ Reese Snyder has known James for 30 years. The former Northwood athletic director retired from teaching at the end of the last school year but has remained the Rangers’ boys golf coach. Snyder, who also coached basketball at Northwood and was a junior high football coach for a decade, said James has been good for the Northwood schools and community.

“When he came in 1986, just prior to that they had an undefeated season, so they’ve had success in football,” Snyder said. “Ken has stuck around and built a program. There is nobody I know in the football realm who works harder than him. He is a hard, dedicated worker and teacher.”

Snyder added that James’ enthusiasm rubs off on everyone.

“He’s a unique person that way,” Snyder said. “He wouldn’t be as good as he has been if he wasn’t. He’s done a nice job and he relates to kids. He’s touched a lot of lives, and he brings in former players to coach for him. He’s just a phenomenal worker and still has that drive.”

James, 54, who is Northwood’s athletic director, “retired” from 33 years of teaching (English, history) last year, but he came back this school year to instruct a couple of classes.

James and his wife, who is also a teacher at Northwood, have two children of their own, twins Chelsea, 24, and Nate, and an adopted son, Ben Brown, 33. Ken and Kris also took in a former Northwood player, Beau Santus, for about three years and Ken said they consider him to be their third son.

“They recognized my wife and had a gift for her (last Friday),” James said. “I liked that idea because she’s been a big part of this whole thing for three decades. Our

children were all there for the game and we were all able to hang around afterward.

Just getting the chance to talk to some of the players and parents of some of the former players we had way back in the 1980s and ‘90s, it was nice to see them.”

A Vogl-inspired celebrated The celebration for James was organized by Northwood athletic boosters Kim and Craig Vogl, Heather Baldwin and Kelley Wills, along with booster club president Joel Whitmore and his wife, Julie.

“Kim and Craig Vogl came up with (the idea) about six months ago,” Joel Whitmore said. “It kind of evolved from putting a scrapbook together and giving it to him, to putting this big shindig together. There was a Facebook push, and emails went out to some of the older players who live in the area. A lot of it was word of mouth and email. It was very successful.”

The boosters helped establish the Ken and Kris James Scholarship Fund, to be awarded to a Northwood student each year.

“The whole family has done a lot, including Ken’s wife,” Joel Whitmore said.

“We want to award (the scholarship) this year, and we’re asking for donations for it.”

Whitmore played for James for one season, in 1986, and remembered his head coach as “young and very energetic.”

“I’ve been involved with the schools for quite a while,” Whitmore said. “Ken is just very energetic and passionate about football and the kids. He would do anything he can to help the kids out.”

To make a donation to the Ken and Kris James Scholarship Fund, send to Northwood High School, 700 Lemoyne Rd., Northwood, Ohio, 43619. Attn: Michelle Reid.

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salutes Clay High School’s October Student of the Month

Abby Filka

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Bay Area Credit Union salutes Northwood High School’s October Student of the Month!

Preciosa Rios Abby has a 4.14 GPA and is ranked 8th in her class. She is a member of the International Club and volunteers at the Drawing Fun with Mr. Picasso art class at the 577 Foundation.

She also volunteers at the Fulton County Senior Center.

Preciosa has a GPA of 4.03 and is ranked 3rd in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Quiz Bowl, Spanish Club, Teen Pep, and Teen Institute. She also participates in marching band, quartet and plays soccer.

Abby, daughter of Paul & Ann Filka, plans to attend the University of Toledo.

Preciosa, daughter of Lucy Perales and Robert Rios, will pursue a degree in nursing at The Ohio State University.

As part of our continuing commitment to the communities we serve, GenoaBank is proud to sponsor this outstanding Clay High School Student by awarding each winner $25 FREE in a new Deposit Account at GenoaBank.

As part of our continuing commitment to the communities we serve, Bay Area Credit Union is proud to sponsor this outstanding Northwood High School Student by awarding them a $25.00 Savings Account.

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October Student of the Month

Abel Castillo Abel has a GPA of 4.46 and is ranked 4th in his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society (President), Student Council (President), Student Ambassadors, Cardinal Core, Quiz Bowl and Games Club. He is also Captain of the Varsity Soccer Team.

Glass City Federal Credit Union salutes the Waite High School October Student of the Month!

Brittany McDaniel Brittany has a GPA of 4.48 and is ranked 2nd in her class.

She is a member of the National Honor Society, Youth in Government, Life Plan Leadership Program, Prom Committee, Book Club, Blood Drive and Buckeye Girls State.

Abel, son of Carlos & Jila Castillo, plans to major in biology at the University of Toledo or Wright State University specializing in cardiology or oncology.

As part of our continuing commitment to the communities we serve, GenoaBank is proud to sponsor this outstanding Genoa High School Student by awarding each winner $25 FREE in a new Deposit Account at GenoaBank.

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Brittany, daughter of Terry & Annette McDaniel, plans to major in law and minor in history. She plans to become a lawyer.

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Education

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Music Boosters planning ‘Dueling Pianos’ fundraiser The Oak Harbor High School Music Boosters will present an evening of lively entertainment and good food at the 2nd Dueling Pianos Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 21 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 SR 163, Oak Harbor.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and beverage will be provided at this adult event offering entertainment by Main Street Dueling Pianos, 50/50 raffles and silent auction items. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 for two. Contact Tina at 419-367-0368 for details. For more details about the entertainers, visit ww.mainstreetduel.com.

Main Street Dueling Pianos will entertain at a fundraiser to benefit the Oak Harbor High School Music Boosters.

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‘Villain School’ Lake High School students will present, “Villain School,” Nov. 5 and 7 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Tickets will be available at the door, and will be $3 for students 18 and under and seniors 60 and over, and $5 for all other adults.

For more information, call 419-6613000, and then dial extension 3832, or visit www.lakeschools.org.

Nominations sought The Alumni Association of Morrison R. Waite High School is seeking nominations for the 2016 Distinguished Waite Alumni Award. This year’s recipients will be recognized at the 52nd Annual Purple and Gold Celebration on April 23, 2016.

The Award, established in 1981, recognizes Waite graduates who have maintained alumni status for at least 10 years, who have excelled in their fields of employment, and who have gone above and beyond leading and serving their community and country.

To make a nomination, call the Waite Records Secretary at 419-671-7163. The deadline is Saturday, Nov. 14.

Job & internship fair Area residents and students are invited to Owens Community College to explore manufacturing careers and educational opportunities in advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance, computer numeric control, electrical maintenance, welding and more on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 9-11 a.m. in the Audio Visual Communications Center at Owens Community College in Perrysburg. Contact James Jackson at 567661-7241 or james_jackson11@owens.edu for info.

That afternoon, explore various career opportunities available throughout Northwest Ohio at a Job and Internship Fair, which will be held in Heritage Hall Room 123 A and B from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Attendees can meet with local business representatives, ask questions about their professions and how to go about choosing a career path. They will also be able to fill out applications for various job opportunities.

Those attending are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume and to dress professionally in preparation for any impromptu interviews. Participants will also have the opportunity to have headshots taken for use on their LinkedIn profiles.

Among the area employers in attendance will be Owens Community College, Belle Tire, Honda North America, Mercy

Health, Owens-Illinois, ProMedica, Trilogy Health services, UPS, and WTOL/WUPW, among other local businesses.

Please call 567-661-7715 or visit www. owens.edu/career for details.

2015 Lake Erie Center Contest Entries are being accepted through Friday, Oct. 30 for the University of Toledo Lake Erie Center’s photo contest themed, “The Nature of our Region, from Oak Openings to Maumee Bay.” Amateur photo buffs of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate. Color or black and white photos will be accepted.

Entries are limited to five per person.

Prizes will be awarded in multiple age categories, including a $50 VISA gift card for first-place winners. For info and rules, visit www.utoledo.edu/nsm/lec/events/ photo_rules.html or 419-530-8360.

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

Topics include the basics of: name registration, licensing, taxes, zoning, business entities, employees, insurance, financing and business planning.

The November schedule is: • Wednesday, Nov. 4 – 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (conference room), 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor.

• Tuesday, Nov. 24 – 4:30-6:30 p.m., Terra State Community College (Building A, Room 314), 2830 Napoleon Rd., Fremont.

To register or for info, call Bill Auxter at 419-559-2210 or email bauxter@terra. edu.

GPA SKCS President lauded On Sept. 29, Rev. Eric Schild took the top honor at the annual 20 under 40 award ceremonies, receiving the 2015 Leadership Award.

Schild, the president of St. Kateri Catholic Schools and pastor at St. Jerome Catholic Church, was one of 148 people from the Toledo Area to be nominated for the award.

Only 20 candidates were honored the ceremony. Schild was nominated by Matt Sapara, chairman of the board for SKCS and vice president of Advocacy and Government Relations at Mercy. He is also the only priest in the Diocese of Toledo to be president of a Catholic school and a pastor of a parish.

“I am humbled and honored to be chosen for this award,” said Schild. “I thank God every day that I am able to minister to the students of St. Kateri Catholic Schools and the parishioners of St. Jerome. I take my ministry very seriously and only want the best for those I am called to serve.

“I am also grateful for the team of people who surround me and support me because without them, I couldn’t do it.”

‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Owens Fine and Performing Arts will present the fall semester production of Washington Irving’s Classic, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. in the

Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg.

General admission tickets are available for purchase at www.owens.edu/arts. For more info, contact Jeremy Meier, associate professor of theatre at 567-661-2798.

‘Boeing Boeing’ Rossford High School Drama Club will present the cast of Marc Camoletti’s “Boeing Boeing,” which will be presented Nov. 1215 at the Rossford High School auditorium.

Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s performance will be at 2 p.m.

“Boeing Boeing” is directed by Julie Zatko and Ryan Mahaffey. Listed as the longest-running French comedy by Guinness Book of World Records, the slapstick farce highlights the misadventures of swingin’ `60s bachelor Bernard as he juggles three fiancées, all sexy foreign flight attendants, with careful planning and the reluctant assistance of his long-suffering housekeeper.

Weather delays, the invention of a faster Boeing jet and the unexpected arrival of a friend send his elaborate love life into chaos. For info, contact rhsdrama@gmail. com.

‘Re-Invent’ Dinner planned The Culinary Arts programs at Penta Career Center are hosting Re-Invent, an annual scholarship dinner and silent auction, on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Commons area on the Penta campus, 9301 Buck Rd., Perrysburg Township.

Proceeds from the dinner benefit a scholarship fund for Culinary Arts students. Reservations are required by Nov.

21. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Elizabeth Wray, supervisor of Human Services at Penta at 419-661-6486 or ewray@pentacc.org.

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Toledo

Dream Travelers Meeting, East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., Oct. 26, 10:45 a.m. Each month, the group “travels” to a different destination through food, discussion and photos. This month’s “destination” is Greece. Call 419-691-2254 for info.

Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., activities include: “Halloween Happening!” Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. – all ages are welcome to parade into the library in costume to enjoy fun literacy activities, treats and more; Discover the Day of the Dead, Oct. 30, 4 p.m. – School-age children are invited to Day of the Dead, a Mexican celebration to remember and honor departed loved ones. Cat Mouch will show how to make a clay sugar skull.

Refreshments will be provided.

Glass City Singles Halloween Event, Oct. 30, 8 p.m.-midnight, Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. $10. www.toledosingles.com.

VFW 4906 Halloween Party & Costume Contest, Oct. 31, 8 p.m., 2161 Consaul St. Live music by Progressive Blues Confidential. Bring a dish to share.

Beginner Tai Chi classes of Taoist Tai Chi Society will start Nov. 3, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Home, 131 N. Wheeling. For info, call 419-537-0131.

Turkey Dinner & Bazaar, Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m., Clark Street U.M. Church, 1133 Clark St. (off Fassett).

Carryouts available. Kids’ meals available.

40th Annual Chicken `N Ham Dinner and Craft & Bake Sale, Nov. 7, 4-7 p.m., First St. John Lutheran Church, 2471 Seaman St. All-youcan-eat dinners served family-style. Carryouts available. Tickets available at the door.

Veterans’ Breakfast, Nov. 11, 7-10 a.m., East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Free for veterans; $5 for all others. Call 419-691-2254 for info.

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Weighins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $32.

Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy at 419-691-8033 or come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome.

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

Block Watch 410-E (E. Toledo, Packo’s Area), meets every 4th Wed. of the month from 7-8 p.m. at VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul. Residents and businesses within the boundaries of Consaul, Milford, Seaman, the I-280 ramp and the Maumee River are invited to attend.

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.

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

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Block Watch for the areas of Starr, Wheeling, Navarre and Coy, will meet Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Spirit of Truth Church. Topic: ID theft.

Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum. 2083 Autokee St., is open Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. Tours of four or more available upon request.

Admission is free. Tour the museum on Facebook.

For info, email HVHS.INC@gmail.com or call 419691-1517.

Divorce Care Support Group meets Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 7 in the Family Life Center at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium.

Open to participants of all denominations. Walkins invited throughout the session. Call the parish office at 419-693-1150 for info.

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

Freewill offerings accepted but not expected.

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

Info: Julie at 419-836-5051/Allen at 419-270-7683 or visit d28toastmasters.org and click on “Great Eastern Club.”

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.

Biblical Living Support Group for those dealing with problems of all types will meet Tuesday nights from 6:30 -8 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God, 3230 Dustin Rd. Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society & Museum, 1133 Grasser St., is open on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info, call 419-693-7052.

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.

Northwood

Crafters Wanted for a Holiday Craft Bazaar Nov. 20-21 at Unity United Methodist Church, 1910 E. Broadway. For info, call Jan at 419-666-0481.

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.

Maumee Bay Country Quilters’ Guild meets the 1st Tues. of the month thru June at Northwood Church of God, corner of Curtice Road and Coy. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For monthly program info, call Mary at 419-836-3259.

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.

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

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Clay Twp. Cemetery Fall Cleanup, Oct. 27-29. All grave decorations will be removed and disposed of by cemetery personnel, except those attached to monuments, monument vases or a shepherd’s hook. Call 419-855-7878 for details.

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Card Playing featuring Euchre and Pinochle the last Friday of the month at 7 p.m. sharp at Trinity UCC. Freewill donations accepted.

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Lots & Land 9033 Jerusalem Rd. 40 acres $389,000.00 457 Clubhouse Reno Beach 5-Lots $5,000.00 2.88 acres 10050 Corduroy Curtice, OH. $32,000.00 418 Beachview Reno Beach 10 - Lots $6,000.00

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2 & 3 bedroom homes East Toledo. $500/mo-$650/mo. For more information call 419-779-7406

2-bedroom house, full basement, 2car garage, fenced yard, $650 + $650 deposit/utilities, possible Section 8. 419-754-3717 or 419-3451257.

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WALBRIDGE 311 Main Street $123,900 (Reduced) Brick Ranch, 3 bdrm., Full basement, additional workshop/building 24x32, fenced landscaped backyard.

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East House, White St., 2 bed, basement, $425/mo, 419-206-7125 East Side- 2 or 3 bedroom house, privacy fence, fridge included, W/D hook-up, $550/month, 419-932-0503 EAST TOLEDO 1-bedroom Upper $325/ month Big 2-bedroom upper $425/month plus deposit and utilities Fresh paint, new floors & carpet appliances, no pets 419-691-3074

East Toledo, 1225 Starr townhouse, 3-bedroom, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, basement for additional storage, $625/month + $625 deposit, tenants pay electric & gas. No pets.

Credit and background checks. Call Debbie 567-377-9701

1403 West State Street Fremont, OH 43420 419-333-TEAM (8326)

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No pets. $575/month 419-260-7583 Oak Harbor 1 bed upper Apt., intown. $350/mo. 419-206-7125

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ROSSFORD 2 bed House, Valley St. rent with option, 2 car garage, A/C, $750/mo. 419-206-7125 Walbridge- 3 Bedroom, spacious, clean upper duplex, carpet, C/A, appliances, new windows, washer/dryer hookups. $650/mo +deposit/utilities. Non-smokers preferred. 567686-7862.

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2- Four Family Town House Units Thursday, November 12th 4:30 pm

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Located corner of Greensburg Pike and Pemberville Road with a total of 75.86 acres at only $6,340 per acre. • An Old West End style Victorian home at 355 E. Front Street, Pemberville. Features 5 BR, 3 full baths, beautiful oak and pine woodwork, full finished basement, two level deck and patio and 2 car garage. • An elegant 3 BR, 3 full bath condo located at 444 W. College, Pemberville. Features include granite countertops, full finished basement, tons of storage and 2 car attached garage.

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Inspection Dates: Wed. Oct. 28th & Tues. Nov. 3rd 3:00 to 5:00pm Taxes prorated to closing via the Lucas Ct. Method 7265 Ayres= $4140.31/yr. 7281 Ayres= $4024.35/yr.

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43.95 Acres + or 2215 E. State Street Fremont, Ohio 43420 You will have 80'of frontage on Finefrock Rd. Also 50' + or - frontage on St. RT. 20 Plus an easement on Rt. 20 Auction Will Be Held on Site October 28th @ 5:00 PM No Buyers Premium 5% down day of sale

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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

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OREGON, large 2 bed upper, air, basement, very nice! $625/mo. 419691-3049

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East Toledo- 414 Oswald St. 1 bedroom upper, very clean, appliances, large living room, $550/mo, utilities included, no pets.

1 bedroom lower, appliances included large living room, full basement with washer/dryer hookup. $650/mo, utilities included, no pets.

419-351-0831

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

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East Toledo, Butler St., 2 bedroom upper duplex,. $425/mo +utilities, small pet considered.

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For Rent/Sale 515 Plymouth 1 cozy house. 1 bed + small bed or nursery near Raymer School in East Toledo. Central Air, Stove & Refrigerator included and W/D hookup. Large 2 car w/ remote.

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East Toledo duplex on Parker 2 bedroom, upper, very clean, new carpet and updates. $425./month + deposit/utilities, 419-787-6043 East Toledo Upper, 2-4 bedrooms, no appliances, no pets, $550/mo +$300 deposit, 419-932-5469

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCTOBER 25, 1:00 - 3:00 9620 W Moonlight Bay OAK HARBOR - $369,900 NEW PRICE! Portage River Access right outside your door from this large home with potential for growth. Doublesided fireplace in family & sun room, master bedroom w/ double walk-in closets & extra room. No flood insurance required. Call Nancy Keller 419-707-1472.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCTOBER 25, 1:00 - 3:00 9671 W Moonlight Bay OAK HARBOR - $244,900 Quiet subdivision – private street - 2,041 sq. ft. with architecturally interesting peaks. 4 bedrooms, 21/2 baths, great room, dining room with river view, equipped eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry.

Call Nancy Keller 419-707-1472 or Alissa Miller 419-491-3487.

13929 W Portage River So Rd OAK HARBOR - $161,900 NEW LISTING! On the river! Updated 2 bedroom, 3 bath home overlooking the Portage River. Includes second parcel # 0172063333681000 equaling 1 acre.

Call Chad Brough 419-262-7408 or Batdorff Real Estate 419-898-9503 to set up a showing.

182 CR 189, FREMONT - $239,000 - NEW LISTING! Amazing country ranch completely remodeled on 5 acres, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, custom made kitchen, hickory floors, full basement, attached 2 car garage, 30 x 65 pole barn, 1/2 acre pond, 36 x 24 deck w/ swimming pool. Must see to appreciate. Call Bernie Hammer 419-307-4060.

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Please call Tom at 419-693-3220 or email: tom@wojosheating.com Janitors Needed at Turnpike Plaza in Genoa, Part-time and full-time shifts including weekends. Starting rate $8.25 per/hr. must have clean background and reliable transportation. Call 419-261-6094 Mon.-Fri. between 8am-5pm.

Laundry Attendant Dependable part-time / hours vary Apply in person between 8am-7pm The Laundry 30600 Drouillard Rd. Walbridge, OH 43465 LINEN DISTRIBUTION Reino Linen Service, Inc. has an immediate part time opening for Linen Distribution at Toledo area hospices. Evening hours .

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Applications can be printed online at www.reinolinen.com or picked up at 119 S. Main St. Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431.

We are an EEO/AA Employer.

Local Company looking for Class A CDL Drivers Must have Class A Endorsement with Hazmat and valid medical card.

BCA Express offers employee welfare benefits and holiday pay.

Applicants cannot have more than 2 points on their license.

Please call 419-698-1376 Fax @ 419-696-0447 or Email vshelt@bcaexpressltd.com cassiebowers@bcaexpressltd.com NORTH TOLEDO FORKLIFT JOBS OPEN INTERVIEWING We are looking for 2nd shift forklift positions. Must be able to work up to 10-12 hour shifts.

Starting Pay Rate is $10.00 per hour.

Positions offer possibility of full time hire with pay increase.

Will need recent experience.

Production Operator/ Maintenance Mechanic and Electricians Rossford, OH Pilkington is a highly acclaimed and international organization that is currently hiring production employees and skilled trades (mechanics and electricians) who are eager to build their careers. Our Company is dedicated to offering the highest quality products on the market today. We are the world's leading supplier of glass and glazing systems to the automotive and building sectors.

Pilkington in Rossford Ohio has direct hire production and maintenance positions. The production position(s) starts at $12.25 an hour and will increase with skill up to $18.00 an hour. The skilled trade positions start at $26.00 an hour and will increase with skill up to $29.00 an hour.

We offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and college reimbursement. The position is fast paced, must be able to lift 50lbs, available for overtime, and be flexible to work all shifts.

Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED and a resume to apply.

Applicants can submit a resume at pilkingtonjobs@gmail.com or call Cardinal at (419) 666-8500 Reino Linen Service is a commercial laundry facility and is currently hiring for day/afternoon shift production positions. Wage is based on the position and 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.

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Secretary/Office Manager for local excavating company, $30-35K salary, full-time with benefits. Experience in QuickBooks a must. Fax Resume to: 419-972-6063 or call 419972-6061 Seeking Baker, Cook and a Waitress. Please apply in person at Don's Donuts, 2911 Woodville Road, Northwood. 419-693-9043 Semi Dump Owner Operator's needed. Dedicated local run 365 days.

Serious inquiries only.

Ohio/Michigan lanes. Call 419-8553544 or 419-855-7043.

Skilled Trades Electric motor repair shop looking for experienced motor winders, mechanics, machinists and field service personnel. To apply, visit www.whelco.com Super 8 Millbury- Exit 1-B off of I-280 is now hiring Full-time and Part-time housekeepers and Front Desk Clerks. Experience preferred but will train. Serious inquiries only.

No Phone Calls Please! Apply in person or by e-mail: 3491 Latcha Rd. Millbury or vpasqualone345@gmail. com Truck Driver Reino Linen Reino Linen Service is currently hiring for a part time truck driver position. 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 .

We are an EEO/AA Employer.

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

Visiting Angels is in need of compassionate caregivers for in-home care. Must have valid driver's license and insured vehicle. Stop by our office 9am-4pm Monday - Friday or visit visitingangels.com to apply. No certification required.

7110 W. Central Ave., Suite A Toledo, Ohio 43617 419-517-7000

NOW HIRING $11.00 per hour

Walbridge Daycare looking to hire a teacher assistant. 20 hours per week. Please call 419-661-1313.

• Full time positions • Major Medical after 13 weeks and eligibility • All shifts needed • No experience necessary, Training provided • 5-6 day work schedule weekly

Windsor Lane Health Care is currently accepting applications for the following positions, STNA and Hospitality Aides.... Candidates need to inquire within at Windsor Lane Health Care 355 Windsor Lane, Gibsonburg, OH. 43431

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

If you are a high energy, easily motivated individual with the ability to work well with others, we are looking for you!

Apply in person at: Blue Beacon Truckwash 26565 Baker Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio EOE/We Drug Test No phone calls please!

Windsor Lane Health Care is currently seeking a licensed MDS Nurse on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate's must have experience in long term care and understand state and federal regulations. Must have experience with care planning, CAA's, and MDS 3.0 candidates must submit a resume or apply in person at 355 Windsor Lane, Gibsonburg, OH. 43431 419-6372104

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Busy house cleaning service looking for energetic team members who like to clean.

Days, $9 - 11.25 to start.

Must have a driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Calll 419-836-8942 to apply.

COOK – BOWLING GREEN Requires HS diploma or GED and ability to operate kitchen equipment and a years’ experience in food service and volume meal preparation.

Uses menus provided to prepare meals suitable for children’s age and development according to recipes and CACFP requirements.

Seasonal, Full-time, $9.65/hr.

Additional details and application are online at www.wsos.org, apply by 11/8/15. EOE

TEACHER ASSISTANT – BOWLING GREEN Requires HS diploma or GED with ability to obtain CDA; prefer Associate’s in Early Childhood Education and experience with pre-school aged children and working knowledge of early childhood development. Seasonal, Part-Time, avg. 25 hrs. /wk., HS-$9.00/hr.; associates$9.65/hr. Additional details and application online at www.wsos.org, apply by 11/8/15. EOE

Turnpike Service Plazas are hiring for:

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Hiring for All Shifts and Shift Managers

Part time Positions Available • Up to $9.00 per hour to start

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Blue Heron Plaza

Wyandot Plaza

419-855-3478 419-855-7239

We are seeking caring, dedicated STNA’s to work in our beautiful nursing home setting to provide direct care to our residents with the quality and choices that they deserve. State certification required. Previous experience preferred.

Submit resume to: mcapelle@otterbein.org Otterbein Portage Valley 20311 Pemberville Road Pemberville, OH 43450 419-833-8901

STNA Orchard Villa – Oregon, OH State Tested Nursing Assistant All 3 shifts available Full-time and Part-time positions available Position Overview: Orchard Villa, a Legacy Health Services facility, is seeking reliable, caring STNAs for all shift positions. Full and parttime opportunities available.

Job Description/Requirements: •Current Ohio STNA required •Prior experience working in a •skilled and/or long-term health •care environment a plus •Must provide references Orchard Villa offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and great work environment.

We now offer a Sign-On Bonus to qualifying candidates!

Complete application at facility 9am-4pm or submit resume via email below.

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A Loving Oregon Mom (Coy School District) currently has openings for ages 1 and up, lunch provided, educational activities in a smoke free, loving environment. References available. Please give me a call at 419-691-2869 for an interview.

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

Modern day Mary Poppins has openings (newborn & Up) in my Oregon home. Offering fun, education, lots of love, first aid & CPR. 419-972-7109

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SEEKING PART TIME:

HOUSEKEEPER We are looking for a caring, dedicated Housekeeper to work in our beautiful nursing home setting to serve our residents and provide quality cleaning service with the choices that they deserve.

Submit resume to: mcapelle@otterbein.org Otterbein Portage Valley 20311 Pemberville Road Pemberville, OH 43450 419-833-8901

The City of Oregon Civil Service Commission will conduct an examination on Saturday, November 21, 2015, for the position of Clerk-Typist II at 10:00 am in Clay High School’s cafeteria, 5665 Seaman Road, Oregon.

Applications must be filed at the Civil Service Commission office, 5330 Seaman Road, from October 26 - November 6, 2015 during regular business hours. Applications can be obtained at www.ci.oregon.oh.us or at the office. Applicants must be 18 years of age at appointment. For additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications as set forth in City ordinances, see official announcements posted in City offices or on the city’s website at www ci oregon oh us

Elder Care, also will do light housekeeping. I am experienced, honest and have references. Reasonable rates. Call Betty 419-205-5302

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

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No Classes - No Pressure Just an inviting, supportive environment. We all have similar goals.

Come to Bay Park Community Hospital the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. Visitors always welcome. Call Ken for more info 419-378-1777 or check our local website: tinyurl.com/7475cv6 or the district: www.d28toastmasters.org

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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.

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Free Estimates *Flat Roof *Rubber *Shingles *Tear-Off *Re-Roof *Repair Owner on all jobs!

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE Luther Home of Mercy which is a private nonprofit corporation intends to submit a Proposal for a capital grant under the provision of 49 USC Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act to provide transportation service for the elderly and disabled within Ottawa County. The grant Proposal will request 1 light transit vehicle and Capitalized Maintenance for an active vehicle that was purchased through the Specialized Transportation Program. It is projected that 24 persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their support staff will use the service 5 days per week for various activities, including transportation to their place of employment, day programming, community events and recreation activities. Luther Home of Mercy invites comments and proposals from all interested public, private and paratransit operators including taxi operators, for the provision of transportation service to the elderly and disabled within our service area. Operators who are interested in offering proposals to provide service should contact Megan O’Brien, Mission Advancement Coordinator at Luther Home of Mercy PO Box 187 Williston, OH 43468 to obtain full details of the type of transportation service that is needed prior to preparing a proposal.

Comments or proposals must be submitted within 30 days to the agency at the above address with a copy to the Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Transit, 1980 West Broad Street, Mail Stop 3110, Columbus, Ohio 43223; Attention: Administrator.

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731G - NEW LISTING. Spacious and clean, perfect starter home! 731 Gawil, Toledo. IL#56984. Lana Rife 419-344-9512.

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PUBLIC NOTICE A notice is hereby given that on September 14th, 2015 the Village of Clay Center Council passed Ordinance #5-2015, an ordinance to cut weeds and overgrown plants. This ordinance is on file at the Village Town Hall, 420 Main St., Clay Center, OH. 43408 (419) 855-7444.

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Driveway Stone and Spreading We accept all Major Credit Cards

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Schaller Trucking •Sand

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Bake-Craft Gift Shop Sale OLL Hall 214 Main St. Genoa OH Oct. 31st 7:00pm – 8:30pm Nov. 1st 11:00am – 1:00pm

OREGON Custom handmade Tiki Bar, awesome for man cave, $500.

4 new bar stools, 2 Napa, 2 Monroe $200 Bowflex $350 Pool table w/ all accessories $350 Dining room glass hutch & side board $300 Wine rack w/6 wine bottles $150 Glass bar w/stools $200 Patio umbrella $25 Christmas decorations ranging from .50 cents to $10 Call for appointment: 662-809-8637 WOODVILLE 105 Brookside Dr. #39 October 31st (9am-3pm) New window AC unit, queen bed set w/mattress, oak end tables, oak mirror, couch, 3pc. dining set, lamps, small appliances, linens, pots & pans, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Longaberger, kitchen utensils, home dĂŠcor/furnishings.

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

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2005 Mustang GT

Omni Dual Saw by Star Twin- New in case, $100.00, 419-575-6030

Less than 10,000 miles

Sears 5 3/8� Jointer/Planer, older model, works good, with stand. $40.00, 419-575-6030

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

Welcome, to Flower Path Grooming. Low prices $45 +under.

Halloween Grooming, Pet tattoo's, Hair colors and Blings! Some costumes available, or bring your own.

419-862-3894

Small Terrier, very friendly, good with kids, 1 yr. old, neutered, not house broke, needs a good home.

419-698-8775 Three 8 week old kittens need a good home. Halloween colors! 419862-3894 Tiger Kittens, need a loving home.

Very loving kittens brother and sister.

Found in the wood pile. 6 months old. They have been fixed. Donate $20 for Save a Pet. If interested please call.

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One Owner $18,000 1988 Plymouth Reliant K Car

60,000 original miles Collector condition.

419-855-7038

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

'03 Harley Davidson Anniversary special, dynawideglide, removable windshield and saddlebags. New battery / starter / stater. $6500 419-855-0119 2013 Victory Cross Country, 1600 miles, blue, touring, like new with 3year warranty, lady owned. $16,000 OBO. 419-367-9735 Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat. (11-5pm) 419-244-2525.

Mobile Home Tires $30-$35 Each 419-392-8968

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, Good Condition, Driven Daily, 187,000 miles, $1,500 OBO, Call or Text 419-279-4446

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3 Antique iron beds w/4 brass balls and maple leafs-$125 1 Oak table w/leaf & 4 matching chairs-$375. 419-836-7862 or 419707-4319

Twin mattress and box springs, like new, mattress pad included $25.

419-691-5414.

4 standard height bar stools, round brown leather seat w/chrome legs. $60. 419-691-9973 5 ft. solid wooden outdoor swing, $250. Glider Rocker with ottoman, $175. 419-690-0112 Easy Build Quilt Frame. All assembled, large enough for king size, $125 firm. 419-836-8376

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72 +/- Acres - Washington Twp., Sandusky Co. PROPERTY LOCATION: From Elmore, OH: take OH-RT 51 to the traffic light, then southeast on Toledo St. to the High School, then left & continue east on W Elmore Eastern Rd. 2.5 miles, then turn right/south on Hessville Rd. for 1.2 miles to the property; or From the south: Take US 20 west from Fremont, OH or east from Woodville, OH to Hessville, OH., then at the intersection of OH RT 600 & Sandusky Co. Rd. 92, go north over the Turnpike 3.8 miles to the property. Watch for signs!

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Flash is one in a million! He is a sweet, smart and loyal boy looking for a home! He loves belly rubs and hanging out watching dog movies on the couch. He has been patiently waiting at the shelter for several weeks to find a home.

He came into the Lucas County Canine Care & Control as a stray and he along with 60+ other lovable canines are all looking to share their love with a new family. Come meet them today at 410 S Erie St Toledo, 419-213-2800, open Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat & Sun 11-7.

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

NOTE: The Klickmans’ are retiring and will be offering this property by Public Auction.

TRACT #1 - Farmland - 72+/- Acres-Farmland with frontage on the west side of CR 92. FSA acres are 70.5+/- of cropland. The soils in this parcel are Le Lenawee silty clay loam, Co Colwood fine sandy loam, To Toledo silty clay. Woodmore School Dist. Taxes for the farmland have to be determined for this parcel w/2441 Indian-Saam MT ditch assessment for the 1st half only. This tract is part of Washington Twp. Sandusky County parcel #21-28-00-0011-00. More info will be added!

KLICKMAN FARMS, INC. – Owners: JAMES & MARILYN KLICKMAN

Call the office or check website for more info WM BAKER & KEN BONNIGSON, CAI

PUBLIC AUCTION MARIAN PFEIFFER FAMILY, DR. HAL ROTHERMEL FAMILY & OTHERS

www.bakerbonnigson.com - 419-547-7777

Sat., Oct. 31, 2015 - 9:27 am Sand. Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont, OH

Public Contents Auction October 31st @ 10:00 AM 1728 Norcross, Oregon, Ohio 43616

Antiques – Primitives – Furniture – 18Pcs Wicker Furniture – Collectables – 1989 Olds Delta 88 Household – Lawn & Garden – From the Garage Doll House Furniture – Sewing & Craft Supplies Artist Material & Supplies – Much Misc 2 AUCTION RINGS – 2 BUILDINGS FULL LOCATION: Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont.

Take the by-pass around Fremont to the SR 53 North exit, at stoplight turn south towards town to fairgrounds.

SELLING ORDER: Auto selling 1st then splitting into 2 auction rings selling from 2 full buildings. Ring #1 in Jon’s Dream Barn will start with Furniture, Appliances, and then move to 50+ Tables of glassware, collectibles & household items. Ring #2 in Anderson Arena will start with From the Garage, Lawn & Garden & over 80 skids of Misc from the household & shop. Plan to attend and tell or bring a friend.

WM BAKER & KEN BONNIGSON, CAI

www.bakerbonnigson.com

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Office: 1570 W. McPherson Hwy., Clyde, OH

Guns: 39 Misc. guns.

Furniture: Sofa, curio cabinets, stereos, 3-organs, desks, wood table & chairs, servers, hutch, bedroom sets, bistro set, glider rocker & misc.

Household: Linens, lamps, Hurricane lamps, small appliances (some new), many clocks - regulator, vintage, Cuckoo & Anniversary, sets of dishes, bread box, wood sewing basket, Old Singer sewing machine.

Collectibles: Several head Vases, Hull vase, Pyrex nesting bowls, older Corning ware designs, Harkerware, Shawnee, Gold Leaf glasses & more. Costume jewelry, salt & peppers, old records, Beer signs & clocks Miller & Lowenbrau, Ford clock, plates, Avon, old cameras, hand pump, wood checker board & many figuring's.

Misc: Jazzy Scooter, Atari 2600, Odyssey, Wii, Nintendo & games. Deluxe Bingo Games, Cleveland Browns book ends, MSU items, Winston flashlight, lighters, huge clown collection, Ten Band radio, Metal detector, life jackets, picnic baskets w/accessories, many old games, Horse shoes w/carrying case, Hot Wheels, Poker Chips, Glass Chess set, Electronic Dart Board, Bingo chips, several Monopoly games, Sony Walkman, FM radio receiver w/headphones, Bentley headphones & Battery charger, wire bird cage.

Christmas: Vintage decorations, Christmas houses, several ceramic trees, nativities, lights, bulbs, cookie jar, ice bucket, Christmas Bears, Mickey's Clock Shop, North Pole Christmas Train, Light up yard Reindeer, animated decorations, lighted outdoor decorations.

Garage: Free standing hammock, rods & reels, cross bows, misc hand tools misc elect tools, chainsaw & elect trolling motor.

This is going to be a huge sale!

GUNS ARE NOT ON SITE

$5.00/week per item under $2000. (15 words)

Owner: The late Richard & Helen Rollman This is just a small listing, there will be much more.

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TERMS: cash/check ID for bid number.

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