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Ottawa County

Sitting judge faces staffer he fired

By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press Behind his stately desk on the Ottawa County Courthouse third floor, Common Pleas Court Judge Bruce Winters reflects on his first six-year term.

“I’m finally in a position to make a change. There are no guarantees,” Winters said. “We’ve worked hard to make changes to get us to this point.”

Those adjustments include lowering the annual budget to $945,000 for the court and probation department, picking up grants to underwrite costs for new programs and intensifying oversight of drug testing and treatment connected to the hundreds filtering through the court system.

Winters didn’t enter into criminal justice on a whim. His direction has been firmly centered on advancement in the field since high school. He’s spent the last 18 years following a trail from probation officer, prosecutor and magistrate leading up to this point.

Overall, “I have 35 years in the system.

I could retire and return to private practice.

I could make more money. It just seems like I’m here to make a difference,” the judge assessed.

Things are different this time.

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He was going door to door and accusing me of being a liar.

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Northwood is looking at passing an anti-panhandling law.

People holding up signs by the road asking for money have been a common occurrence in Northwest Ohio since the recession in 2007, though motorists have seen them around since the 1980s. Their recent appearance at traffic lights and intersections with heavy traffic is becoming a nuisance, according to Northwood City Administrator Bob Anderson.

“There’s a whole group of people who are in the area who are soliciting money. It’s getting bad. I don’t like the looks of it,” said Anderson, who believes many are simply scamming the public for a free handout.

“We all want to be charitable. But there’s help for those folks. There’s plenty of help available. They don’t need to be on street corners begging for food and money.

They make more money panhandling, I think,” he said.

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

Increased competition may be the cause.”

Anderson said they are becoming a distraction to motorists, who should be focusing on the road.

Panhandlers appear throughout the city, but more commonly at the Meijer store, at the intersection of Wheeling and Curtice, and at exit ramps, he said.

Northwood’s Safety Committee has discussed the issue, he said. “Before introducing a pertinent ordinance, I would like to discuss this issue again with the Safety Committee, the mayor, police chief and city attorney.”

The ordinance, he said, cannot interfere with someone’s First Amendment rights. Courts have in the past ruled that individuals who are merely holding up signs asking for money are within their constitutional rights.

“It’s a touchy issue that deals with Free Speech,” said Anderson.

However, they cannot stand in the road

Winters faces Lorrain Croy of Oak Harbor, a former magistrate he fired in 2012.

Croy has 15 years experience prosecuting cases and currently works in the Sandusky County Prosecutor’s Office. She also has the backing of the Ottawa County Democratic Party.

With less than two weeks before the Nov. 4 election, she’s upbeat she will be able to unseat Winters and take over the helm of the county’s top courtroom.

“I am confident we’re going to succeed,” Croy says of her campaign. “I’ve received overwhelming response while talk-

ing to all my supporters … and I know I make better decisions.”

Croy’s backers include law enforcement – including the Ottawa County Chiefs’ Association – as well as former Ottawa County Common Pleas Judge Paul C. Moon, who once stood in Winters’ corner. She’s says her “tough on crime” stance helped gather that support.

“My experience and my endorsements are recommendations to the voters,” she said.

Croy feels her grassroots experience and down-to-earth style make her better suited to represent those who walk through the courtroom doors. She’s also worked closely in the last year with behavioral therapy programs aimed at lifting people up from dire circumstances.

“I understand people of all walks of life who come before the court,” she said.

Winters ran for his first term as a Democrat. This election, he is running as an Independent rather than under the cloak of the party he faithfully trumpeted for years.

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Northwood’s proposal would prohibit begging in the roadway. It will probably be based on an anti-panhandling ordinance that has been on the books in Oregon for several years, he said.

“We’re being very cautious about it. We haven’t done anything yet. We’re still talking about it,” said Anderson.

“Right now, it’s a public safety issue, which is how we’re enforcing it. If they’re out in the streets soliciting, it’s a danger to them and the public. If they’re standing in the public right of way, just begging and not bothering anyone, we can’t do anything.

We’re looking at coming up with some language that doesn’t infringe on their rights, but still protects the public safety.”

City permit Oregon’s ordinance, amended 1995, prohibits individuals from standing on the road and soliciting employment, business or contributions from an occupant of any vehicle.

Those who violate the law are guilty of a misdemeanor.

Individuals representing charitable organizations can stand on a road other than a highway and solicit contributions from a motorist if they first obtain a city permit, according to the ordinance.

“We do see a lot in Oregon,” Oregon Police Chief Mike Navarre said of both

Open house planned The community is invited to an open house for the Diabetes Specialty Program and Resource center at Perrysburg Commons Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Perrysburg Commons is located at 10542 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg.

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panhandlers and door to door solicitors.

Though the ordinance requires permits to be able to solicit, the city would not issue them to panhandlers.

“We’re not going to give them a permit.

So technically, they are in violation, even if they are not in the roadway,” said Navarre.

Unlike Oregon’s, Toledo’s ordinance does not require a permit to solicit, said Navarre, a former Toledo police chief.

“I see a guy almost every day when I get off the exit at Starr Avenue from I-280, which is in Toledo. He’s not required to have a permit. But a lot of times, he is standing in the traffic way, in the street, on the side of the road. I know Toledo will chase him out of there for that. If they’re standing on the sidewalk in Toledo, they can stand there all day long and they’re ok. The first time that they wave to someone who rolls down their window and say, `Hey, can you spare a dollar,’ they are in violation.”

Toledo police earlier this year began to vigorously enforce the city’s anti-panhandling law in response to some who became more aggressive at several street corners and roadways.

Toledo Sgt. Joe Heffernan told The Press that a notice was sent to officers on April 23 to “re-familiarize themselves” on how to enforce the city’s Improper Solicitation law.

“As summer months approach and the presence of foot traffic increases, officers are encouraged to take enforcement action when violations are observed,” states the notice.

“Officers shall note that solicitation does not apply to the fact of selling an item for value, nor the act of passively standing or sitting with a sign or other indicator where a donation of money, goods or other form of gratuity is sought without any vocal request, other than a response to an inquiry by another person, i.e., an idling motorist who engages them. Solicitation means to make any request in person, while in a public place, for an immediate grant of money, goods or any other form of gratuity from another person, when the person making the request is not known to the person(s) who are the subject of the request…”

While panhandlers are becoming more of a menace, Navarre thinks door to door solicitors are a bigger nuisance.

“Our biggest problem is people going door to door. There are a lot of people doing that. I’ve noticed it a lot since I’ve been here in the last three years. It may have gone on in Toledo, and we just didn’t get calls. In Oregon, if there are people out there soliciting door to door, and they don’t have a permit, we will get calls, and we will respond and enforce the law. A lot of times we give them a warning, but if they persist, we send them to court.”

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Librarian Erin Jones tells stories to a group of children at the Packer-Hammersmith Visitor Center, Pearson Metropark. Storytime will be held at the park on Wednesdays through November 19, 10-10:30 a.m. There will be no storytime on November 5th. For more information call 419-259-5250. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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at this time, the chief said, adding the sergeant may submit an application to return as a part-time officer.

The Lake Township trustees Tuesday reluctantly accepted the resignation of Sgt. Jim Goodenough who is retiring from the police department.

Goodenough has been with the department for 27 years and states in a letter to the trustees he’ll be retiring at the end of November.

“I can not think of a better place I would like to work,” his letter, which was read by Melanie Bowen, who chairs the board of trustees, says.

Police chief Mark Hummer said he and Goodenough both started at the police training academy in 1983.

“He’s a natural leader,” the chief said.

“He’s great with the public and great with the guys.”

Richard Welling, a trustee, said the sergeant was “the face of the Lake Township Police Department for a considerable time” and is a “very professional, outstanding officer and community advocate.”

Recent changes in Public Employee Retirement System regulations were one reason for Goodenough’s decision to retire

Toddler injured The prognosis for the 4-year-old son of a member of the township’s fire department who was seriously injured in a lawnmower accident is good, Bruce Moritz, department chief, reported during the meeting.

The injured boy is the son of Matt Kamann, a member of the fire department.

Chief Moritz said the boy “has a long road ahead of him” but the outlook is “promising.”

The boy was transported to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and then to a hospital at the University of Michigan – all in less than two hours, the chief said.

Welling on Thursday said the trustees have discussed holding a fundraiser to assist the family with medical expenses as have members of the fire department but will postpone setting a date until they have more details about what the family may need.

In other business, the trustees agreed to hold their next meeting Nov. 5 to accommodate the Nov. 4 election held in the administration building.

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Sheehy, Blazsik differ on lake algae issue

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com When incumbent District 46 State Legislator Michael Sheehy got his chance to speak to the Oregon-Northwood Rotary Club Wednesday, he spoke mostly about invasive algae issues in Lake Erie.

Sheehy, a Democrat, has a different approach to solving the algae issue than his Republican challenger, Andrew Blazsik.

Sheehy is for stricter regulation, noting with a fact sheet he presented to the Rotary that 11 million people derive their drinking water from Lake Erie. In 2011, invasive blue-green algae covered 1,900 square miles of the lake and the “dead zone,” where there is not enough oxygen for fish to survive, in the middle basin of Lake Erie increased to 1,544 square miles.

Sheehy’s fact sheet further stipulates that 9,576,624 animals in the Maumee watershed produce over 12 billion pounds of manure per annum with no sewage disposal plant required. Also, 422 million pounds of fertilizer are put into the Maumee watershed per annum. He adds that the Maumee River is the largest river flowing into the Great Lakes. Sheehy says his facts are from symposiums he has attended.

“People say, ‘Well, what do you possibly know about farm runoff and what could you possibly know about the municipal water situation?” Sheehy said.

After attending countless such symposiums, often at the University of Toledo, Sheehy says he now feels confident talking about the issue. He reminded Rotary members of the August weekend that the Ohio EPA gave an advisory warning people not to drink Toledo water because of high levels of poisonous microcystin created by the phosphorous-fed algae.

“The water crisis we had in August is a crisis that, I know, we’ve dodged a bullet for a lot of years as the phosphorous levels got worse and worse and the algae levels got worse and worse in Lake Erie,” Sheehy said.

“Back in the 1970s and early 80s, we also had problems with phosphorous loads in Maumee Bay and Lake Erie, and Congress

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passed a water act. The bad guys in those days, the guys who were really putting a lot of phosphorus in the lake were the big cities like Cleveland, Toledo, and even the City of Oregon. The U.S. EPA came to us and told us we had to reduce the amount of phosphorous that is going into the water systems and we pretty much went into compliance and did that,” Sheehy continued.

“But, over the last decade now we have had these algae blooms, and there are two sources that scientists like to talk about — point source and non-point source. Point source would be big cities, who are governed and heavily regulated, so they had to clean up their act. Non-point sources are usually considered rural areas and farm runoff, and there is no regulation in farm runoff in respect to the amount of phosphorous that can go on a farm field or into the water system.”

Blazsik believes bills currently pending in the statehouse punish farmers too much, and it is his understanding that they have little chance of passing.

“I have a good friend who graduated with his masters in economics, too, and three years ago he wrote a paper on depletion of the wetlands in this area,” Blazsik said. “He knew about it for years, about the runoff and how it can cause the algae bloom, and politicians, they all knew about it and they’ve just been kicking the can down the road.”

Blazsik adds, “I would like to see local, state, and federal government work together on solving the issues on our water supply. We need to find ways to create a natu-

ral barrier to filter out the runoffs, and educate farmers on how to be more efficient. I don’t believe we should put heavy taxes or new regulations on them. We need to create incentives for creation of new technologies to be more efficient on fertilizers.”

Sheehy is a University of Toledo graduate, served three years as a military officer during the Vietnam era, and is a retired CSX railroad conductor.

In the summer of 2013, Sheehy filled the seat vacated by then-State Rep. Matt Szollosi, who left during his fourth term to take over the executive director position for Affiliated Construction Trades of Ohio.

Sheehy, who had been on Oregon city councilman for nine terms, served the last 18 months remaining in Szollosi’s two-year term representing the 46th House District.

This is his first time facing an election to keep his incumbency.

The 46th House District seat will be determined during the November 4 election. The district encompasses Oregon, East and South Toledo, Maumee, Springfield Township and Holland.

Blazsik has his bachelors’ degree in economics from the University of Toledo and is in the process of finishing his master’s. For the past 11 years, he has been involved in commercial and residential sales for a large corporation.

Blazsik, who is married to Jessie and has two children, also works at the UT economics department under a labor economist professor by helping with tutoring, teaching, and grading graduate course work.

This fall, he will submit his thesis proposal to the board of economics. He believes his research at UT will also help him as a state representative.

“My vision for Ohio is to utilize my economics background to make Ohio the most competitive state for jobs and best place for raising a family,” Blazsik said. “I got in politics because I felt like the free market is under attack in this country. I feel like it is imperative for Ohio to have strong leaders that have the ability to explain how the free market system has lifted people out of poverty and created the greatest wealth seen in history.”

‘The Great Kaplan’ comedy and magic live Illusion, music, juggling and deadpan comedy will collide on stage as David Kaplan (aka “The Great Kaplan”) takes the stage at the historic Pemberville Opera House Saturday Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part of the ongoing “Live!

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In this hilarious Vaudevillesque spectacle, Kaplan seems to inexplicably get caught in the crosshairs of the universe.

As his world seemingly crumbles, he manages to accidentally levitate a bowling ball, juggle furniture, perform uncommon feats of prestidigitation and play melodies on a concert balloon, turkey baster and his great-grandfather’s ukulele.

Kaplan’s greatest talent, however, may lie in his uncanny ability to appeal to a wide cross-section of the audience. Spectators young and old visit a wonderfully strange little world they will not soon forget.

Since the early 1980s, Kaplan has delighted audiences of all ages with this highly original act, inspired by the antics of Keaton, Sellers, Tati, Victor Borge, Steve Martin and Maxwell Smart, among others.

Kaplan has headlined shows in more than 20 countries and has shared stages with renowned performers including Steven Wright, Leon Redbone, David Spade, David Brenner, Harry Blackstone Jr., and the Smothers Brothers. His notable

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Kaplan’s numerous awards include the first-place medal at the Canton Battle of Magicians; the coveted “People’s Choice” award at the 2006 International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention; and in 2010, the Mandrake d’Or in Paris.

Tickets are $10 and are available at Beeker’s General Store or by contacting Carol Bailey at 419-287-4848 or by email at carol@pembervilleoperahouse.org.

Boo on the Boat Halloween fun awaits ghouls and goblins aboard one of Toledo’s most historic haunts, the Col. James M. Museum Ship at Boo on the Boat, Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. Last admission onto the boat will be at 3:30 p.m.

The Schoonmaker is located at the National Museum of the Great Lakes,1701 Front St., Toledo.

Kids (accompanied by an adult) are invited to trick-or-treat in costume from the pilothouse to the galley and everywhere in between on the naturally spooky venue, decorated with pumpkin carvings from Maritime Academy students, who will also be volunteering, in costume, throughout the ship.

Kids can also decorate minipumpkins as part of the experience.

On Oct. 25 only, admission to the Schoonmaker is included with a ticket to the museum, which is $8 for adults and $7 for children 6-17 years, seniors 65 and older, AAA members and active military. Children 5 and younger are admitted free, as are museum members.

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Also through November, both directions of I-280, between Woodville Road and SR 2 will be reduced to one lane for drainage repair.

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OVI checkpoints Ottawa County law enforcement personnel will participate in an OVI checkpoint effort Friday, Oct. 31.

Checkpoints will be conducted by several law enforcement agencies throughout the county. All personnel will have jurisdiction and power of arrest for the initiative against impaired driving.

“The dangers of impaired driving continue to be a factor that law enforcement must combat in order to keep our roadways safe for all citizens,” said Ottawa County Sheriff Stephen Levorchick.

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Judge faces staffer he fired that he illegally confiscated a semi-automatic weapon from the sheriff’s office storage room for his own protection in 2010.

He had been the victim of a home invasion in 2006 and said he feared for his family’s safety.

Opponents claim he should have been aware of the 2007 court document signed by his predecessor, Paul C. Moon, which turned over the LAR-15 assault rifle and other items forfeited in criminal cases to the sheriff’s Special Response Team.

But Winters says he didn’t know.

Neither did the current Sheriff Steve Levorchick, who was a captain in 2009 when he handed over the weapon to Winters. Winters said he signed a receipt but that paperwork is lost along with other property room records that were under the direction of a former deputy at the time.

Winters returned the rifle last month.

And two weeks ago an assistant prosecutor from Lucas County, asked to investigate the matter by Ottawa County Prosecutor Mark Mulligan, found state law had not been broken and there was no need to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the case further.

As Winters summed the situation up: “These allegations don’t need to be honest or truthful. They only need to stick.”

The media spectacle wasn’t unexpected though. He says Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern, who once walked the halls of the court house as a county commissioner, had it out for him.

Winters said Redfern actually told him not to run as Redfern showed him the 2007 document signed by Judge Moon. Winters didn’t cower and continued on with his re-election bid. And that’s when the party backing began unraveling and turned ugly, he said.

Redfern on Thursday denied he tried to cajole Winters into not seeking re-election. He said the last time he met with Winters – at the judge’s request – was on Nov. 25, 2013 and the judge informed him he was considering retirement.

Redfern also denied knowledge of Judge Moon’s order.

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fades, others appear.

Croy’s firing two years ago, in part, created a rift with the Democratic Party.

Redfern sided with Croy.

Both sides have been relatively mum on the subject until recent days.

Croy in a recent interview revealed she was a whistleblower who was fired for speaking out about a fellow magistrate who was under investigation for child abuse.

Winters, in published reports, said she wrongly inserted herself into an ongoing investigation and lied to him when questioned about it.

The timing of Croy breaking her silence had nothing to do with the Lucas County office clearing Winters in the assault rifle case, she said. Croy said she finally spoke publicly regarding the issue because of the increasing number of reports of false statements Winter’s made about the firing and the blatant attacks on her reputation.

“He was telling people things that were simply not true. He was going door to door and accusing me of being a liar,” she explained. “So I pulled my boot straps up and I stood up for myself.”

In these final days before the election, Winters wants to lessen the sensational hype and focus on the merit of his work.

Winters insists the accusations can’t take away from the good he has accomplished in office over the past six years. His creation of a drug court, an intensified drug testing program for all entering the criminal system and staff education stand out and have made lasting impacts on the community.

“There are no polls. I’m going to talk my experience, my qualities. I will leave the rest to the voters,” Winters said.

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Musical Road Trip in Pemberville The Hot Flashes and Friends, featuring Ben Miller and Leslie Myers, will take audiences on a musical journey across the country as they present a fundraiser for the Christmas Angel Tree Project Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. at Riverview Banquet Center (American Legion), 405 E. Front St., Pemberville.

Admission is free and open to the public. A silent auction will be held and freewill offerings will be collected, with proceeds going to support The Angel Tree Project, which benefits local families in need at the holidays.

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Harold K. Douthit — call him a ‘Renaissance man’ Harold Kenneth Douthit Jr., 87, of Sandusky, who died Oct. 21 from complications of long-term diabetes, was a newspaper and magazine publisher, computerprogramming innovator, art and book collector, world traveler and a boxer.

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Douthit didn’t speak of himself in such fashion. According to a 1979 feature story documenting his Northern Ohio publishing successes, Douthit “has a local press run of 122,000 weekly papers and yet he’s truly incognito when it comes to fame.�

Nonetheless, internationally known market researcher Brooke Warrick was among those who could see the Renaissance in this man. Douthit is “an absolute kick for a guy his age. He’s constantly pushing the edge,� Warrick told veteran real-estate writer Lew Sichelman for a magazine piece in 2004. “Rather than rolling over and picking up a golf club, he’s constantly trying out new things.�

He was born in Red Cloud, Neb., the son of H.K. Douthit, the Nebraska School of Agriculture superintendent, and Edith (Benjamin) Douthit. In high school, Douthit Jr. was a Nebraska state boxing champion who also played football and basketball. He was attracted to newspaper publishing at a young age and worked at the Curtis (Neb.) Enterprise during high school. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947 and was a French horn player in the 203rd Army Band stationed in Denver.

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He went on to Yale, where he was the college’s first “communications� major -- actually combining majors in sociology, English and cultural anthropology -- and played varsity and club football there. After earning his bachelor’s degree in 1950, he returned to Nebraska, where he went to work as a reporter, Harold K. Douthit copy editor and then “slot man� for the Fremont (Neb.) GuideTribune. The following year, Douthit was awarded the Hitchcock Scholarship to attend Columbia University’s Pulitzer School of Journalism, where he earned his master’s degree in 1952.

He continued his journalism career as assistant city editor of the Ann Arbor (Mich.) News and then got his feet wet on the business side of the industry, selling advertising for the Hastings (Neb.) Tribune.

The allure of publishing drew Douthit and his wife, the former Mary Stecher, of Lakewood, Ohio to the Buckeye State where he also had connections to fellow Yale graduates from Cleveland. In 1957, they gathered as much money as they could to invest in a revolutionary web offset printing press -- the first of its kind west of New York. Their company, Photojournal Press, began operations in Sandusky and served customers in Cleveland, Detroit and Toledo.

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It was Douthit’s Homes Illustrated magazines that led him to pioneer the next publishing revolution -- the composition of classified advertising by computers -which he launched in Denver in 1980. In collaboration with his older sister Janet Weir, he developed Adwriter, which writes real-estate ads in English and Spanish to fit the magazine format, as well as newspaper classifieds.

Not only that, connecting with his youthful days of athletic competition, Douthit adapted Adwriter to produce high school sports programs, along with game

and player statistics.

The Douthits’ world travels have taken them to South America, Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, some 45 countries in all, including the British Isles, especially Wales, where he had extensive family.

Douthit was a member and past president of the Ohio Newspaper Association, founder and first chairman of the Ohio Coalition for Open Government, a founder of the National Association of Real Estate Publishers and a longtime trustee of the Cleveland Institute of Art and the Cleveland Institute of Music.

He was a winner of the Columbia University Alumni Award in 1996, OCOG Award in 1997, Ohio Newspaper Association President’s Award in 1998, First Families of Ohio Newspapers in 2003 and Yale College Class of 1950 Distinguished Award in 2010.

In addition to his wife of 63 years, Mary (Stecher), Douthit is survived by his sons, Harold K. “Ken� III (Toni) and Evan Douthit; daughters, Lue and Susan (Darrell Austin) Douthit; grandchildren, Harold “Hale� K. Douthit IV, Morgan and Clark Austin, and step-grandchild Lisa White; and numerous cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet (Walter) Weir, Marialice (Mel) Renard and Judy (Bob) Todd.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to the Columbia Class of 1952 Scholarship Fund, Yale Class of 1950, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Art Institute or the charity of their choice.

Visitation will be at Groff Funeral Home, 1607 East Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio from 4-7 p.m. on Monday (Oct. 27). A service and reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, (Oct. 28) at the Union Club, 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.

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Search on for military veterans from Waite’s Class of 1969

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com If you know someone who graduated from Waite High School in 1969 and served in the United States military, a committee of Waite alumni wants to honor that veteran.

Sponsorship has been paid to have a plaque with that veteran’s name and branch of service placed on the back of chairs in the newly renovated Waite Auditorium.

A committee led by 1969 graduate and Vietnam veteran Tim McKibben has found about 40 names so far, including two who were killed in Vietnam. Committee leaders fear there could be more, especially since the Class of 1969 had over 400 graduates and was one of the largest, if not the largest, in school history.

“Our biggest hurdle is not to leave anyone out, and we’ve done as much as we can, but we need help and we can’t cover anybody unless we get help,” committee member Ron Hill said. “The people that we did send out emails to, that we knew were veterans, to help out, we think they fear that we are fishing for money, and that is not the case.”

Hill says if veterans or their families fear giving away too much information, all they are asking for is the name of the veteran and the branch of the military they served, but the vet has to be a Class of 1969 graduate.

Waite High School Alumni Chairman Shirley Jean Varwig Clark adds that an area of the balcony has been set aside for the Class of 1969 veterans.

Clark says the plan is to have all the 1969 veterans’ nameplates finished by March so that the plaques can be ready for Waite’s 100th Anniversary Memorial Day Service scheduled for late May, 2015.

Reddish Contact Sports Supply, Main Street, East Toledo, is providing the plaques courtesy of owner Gary Reddish.

The sponsorship for the Class of 1969 veterans is courtesy of Darla L. (Wandtke) Harbaugh, a 1969 graduate herself who served as honorary co-chairperson at The Centennial Celebration of Morrison R. Waite High School at the SeaGate Convention Centre last May 10.

“Darla has always been a big supporter of Waite High School,” Clark said.

While McKibben was serving in Vietnam, he said Harbaugh, a neighbor and friend since grade school, remained in touch by mail, keeping a bond he valued while also dealing with the stress of serving in a

Sandy (Derby) Cherry, left, Waite High School Class of 1964 and Waite High School Alumni Association Chairman Shirley Jean (Varwig) Clark, Class of 1965, in the Waite auditorium as fundraising for its renovation was beginning in 2010.

(Press file photo by Ken Grosjean) war zone. She paid thousands of dollars for the sponsorship of the veterans’ chairs, too.

“She came to me to ask me if I could find out who the veterans were from 1969 and I said, ‘Well, that’s sort of tough, but I’ll try,’” McKibben saId. Hill said they have reached out to American Legion and VFW posts, but it’s

not always easy to get private organizations to give out personal information. They have a list of graduates, and try to keep a data base, but it’s hard to keep current.

“We’ve tried everything, and I’ve got a lot of names,” McKibben said. “I went through list trying to find people — phone numbers and all that. People have moved.”

Clark, a 1965 graduate, says they

would allow for sponsorship of veterans plaques for other graduates, too, or even other groups of people.

“If there are others who want to sponsor, even if they are not from the class of 1969, we can do this with other classes. If anyone is interested in expanding on this idea, we can certainly accommodate that with sponsorship,” Clark said.

The 50-year-old alumni association, through the Centennial Auditorium Renovation Drive, has donated over $138,000 to restore the auditorium so it can look like it did 100 years ago.

“Patrons sponsor chair renewal. They dedicated chairs to teachers, family and friends and, of course, to themselves,” Clark wrote in the centennial celebration program. “By the way, there are still a few left. So if you want to be a part of history, contact Waite for information.”

The ‘seats’ are being sold at $200 apiece, which covers the price of a new rehabbed chair. A sample, which used to sit in the principal’s office, is complete with reupholstered cushions, real wood backing, and art deco carvings styled into the leg woodwork. Each seat is partially painted in school colors — purple and gold.

The 11,927 square foot Waite auditorium, which seats 844, is intact with its original balcony, seats, and stage, and funds were also sought for technological improvements — such as new digital sound and video systems. Structural improvements include new carpeting, flooring, and plaster.

It was Clark’s 1965 graduating class that raised money for the curtains currently hanging on stage.

It is not just musicals and plays that are held in the auditorium, but the school holds special presentations.

Construction of the auditorium and school was originally completed in 1913.

When the renovation project began in 2010, Clark said about $150,000 worth of renovation was to be taken on by the alumni association.

“It is the goal of the alumni association to restore the auditorium to the grandeur of the opening, and to be able to use the fundraiser for the seats, and to allow us to do some things with sound systems and curtains,” Clark said.

To provide additional names of Class of 1969 veterans, call McKibben at 419-5743813, Hill at 419-344-1831, or Jim LaPlante at 419-691-6043. For other sponsorship or to reach Clark, call 419-698-2058.

Northwood accepts bid to clean up abandoned gas station

By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Northwood has accepted a bid to clean up an abandoned gas station on Woodville Road that has been an eyesore in the community.

City Administrator Bob Anderson said at a recent council meeting that he accepted the $8,500 bid from Marco Demolition LLC to clean up the property of the abandoned AP gas station at 4433 Woodville Road.

In April, the city issued a public nuisance abatement order via certified mail to Millennium Property Holdings, LLC, the owner of the property, which is marked by rust and overgrown weeds. The order stated that the property is deteriorated and endan-

gers the health and safety of the general public.

Accepting the bid is the result of the unanswered summary nuisance abatement notice to Millennium, of 35401 Grant Road, Romulus, Michigan. The failure to abate the nuisance within 48 hours gave the city the authority to abate the nuisance on its own.

“The canopy is starting to rust away from the supports,” he said. “It needs to be torn down. We have to do something. I don’t want anyone to get hurt there.”

Anderson said he did not yet have a date set for the clean-up.

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He said he will keep council up to date.

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Councilman Randy Kozina asked the city to write a letter to County Auditor Mike Sibbersen to request foreclosure on the property and let Northwood acquire it.

Anderson last week said he sent the letter to Sibbersen requesting he foreclose on the taxes.

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Elmore Kiwanis will hold their annual Chili & Soup Supper Friday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Woodmore High School, 633 Fremont St. in Elmore.

The supper, which will be held prior to the Woodmore versus Genoa varsity football game, includes all-youcan-eat of the Kiwanis’ “famous” chili, a variety of homemade soups, beverages, and desserts.

Donations are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $4 for children under 12. Carry-outs are also available.

Proceeds from the supper help fund Kiwanis’ community service projects, such as sponsorship of the Woodmore Key Club and Builders Club and the local Boy Scout troop; a scholarship for a graduating senior; Christmas fruit baskets; breakfast after the Easter Sunrise Service, and many other projects throughout the community.

Elmore Kiwanis meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. at the Red, White and Brew coffee shop in Elmore. New members are welcome. Visit Kiwanisofelmore on Facebook for more info.

Halloween Parade The Genoa Area Kiwanis Club will sponsor Genoa’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest Monday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Genoa.

The event is open to Genoa Area School residents. Children are encouraged to arrive at GenoaBank parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Categories of judging will include Ugliest, Prettiest, Huggable, Storybook, Nursery Rhyme, Television and Creative Original.

Age categories include preschool ages 1 and 2; preschool age 3 and 4; kindergarten and age 5; first grade; second grade; third grade; fourth grade; fifth and sixth grades and band. First-, second- and third-place medallions will be presented in each category.

The Genoa Area Kiwanis Club is looking for new members to help support its community projects. Call Larry Dean, Kiwanis president at 419-8550096 for details.

Aging summit The third annual Summit on Aging will be held Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Magruder Hospital Conference Center, Port Clinton.

Check-in for the event, which is open to the community, will be held at 10:45 a.m.

The cost is $10, which includes lunch. The focus of the conference is to address the needs of Ottawa County’s aging population through the collaboration of business, local government and social service agencies.

Previous summits have resulted in development and distribution of the Ottawa County Senior Abuse Protocol as well as the Volunteer Guardianship Program and Adult Case Coordination.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, Oct. 28. To register, call United Way at 419-734-6645 or email Kristen Gerwin at Kristen.gerwin@unitedwayottawacounty.org no later than Tuesday, Oct. 28.

By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Oregon schools Superintendent Lonny Rivera went before city council to ask for help in promoting a 5.9 mill operating levy that will be on the Nov. 4 ballot.

“I’m not looking for an endorsement or anything of that sort,” said Rivera. Instead, he asked that supporters of the levy speak to others about the importance of getting it passed.

“You go out in your daily business and you talk to people. Please speak to those people who you are around,” he said.

The levy, if passed, would raise $2.8 million annually for a period of five years. The levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $207 per year in additional taxes.

The financially pinched district has been losing millions per year due to decreases in revenue from real estate and tangible personal property taxes as well as cuts in state funding.

“The worst part of my job that I have to do is to ask people for money, people I’ve known my whole entire life. But I have no other way to do it,” said Rivera. “So what I’m here to ask for is if you would please get the information out as best you can if you do believe in what we’re doing.”

Rivera, who grew up in Jerusalem Township, said he came from “very humble beginnings.”

“One of the reasons I’m so passionate about what it is that I do as superintendent is that education has been a lifter for me. It’s made a big difference in my life. It opened up opportunities for me that I would not have had otherwise. And even though I was not a college bound kid when I was in high school, the basics of what I had from the

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“I have asked for a five year emergency levy, which means if we don’t deliver on what we say we’re going to do for our community and for our kids, then our voters have the right to say, `You know what, we gave you a chance. We’re not going to [renew] it.’ I am all about accountability.

And I do know accountability will rest on me as superintendent. I believe in our staff, I believe in what we are doing. I have three children in this district. And I believe wholeheartedly that my kids are being prepared and given the tools they need to be successful,” he said.

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Rivera praised Council President Dennis Walendzak said the schools are “a vital component to our city.”

“Our city can only be as successful as our school district,” he said. “I believe we’re in good hands. I believe you’re the right person to lead our district.”

Councilman Terry Reeves also praised Rivera for his efforts.

“I think you guys are doing a great job with what you’ve been given to work with.

I’m in full support of all your endeavors,” said Reeves, a teacher in Toledo.

Councilman Jim Seaman also gave Rivera credit.

“Being a superintendent is not an easy job,” said Seaman, a school psychologist.

You have the children, the parents, and the teachers and other staff. It’s important that you get everyone together working as a team. And I think you’ve done a good job of that.”

Councilman Tim Zale also said Rivera has done a good job leading the district.

“A successful school system makes for a successful city, and they feed off of each other,” he said. “I like the idea that you’re being transparent with the public and you want to show you will be responsible with the funds should the levy pass. The school system has to continue to be transparent and communicate with the community. I think you have done that very well. I’ve not heard bad things regarding this levy at all. I think we’ll be successful.

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So we’re working right now with Owens Community College and with Toledo Refining trying to get the skills that the kids need because they are retiring people faster than they can replace them. We’re trying to be very responsive,” he said.

“The bad thing is,” he continued, “if I don’t have the dollars to fund what it is I need to do, it’s going to be very difficult to keep moving forward when I have to keep scaling back.”

He wants voters to know that the district recently settled negotiating agreements with its unions, which did not include an increase in base salaries. Still, he acknowledged that most teachers receive “step” increases, often a sore point among voters in cash strapped school districts. As part of their contracts, teachers traditionally receive automatic salary “steps,” or pay raises the longer they serve in the district.

It costs the Oregon City Schools District about $500,000 annually. Some districts across the country are phasing out steps in favor of merit pay.

Earlier this year, after the contracts were approved, Rivera told The Press that he did not seek a freeze in step increases out of respect for the teachers. He reiterated his desire to keep the raises intact at the council meeting.

“I have a workforce that I have to be fair to and try to lead,” he said.

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Cory Chizmar Toledo "Royals, because the Giants will never be royal... and because Lorde says so."

Nikki Hartzell Toledo "I think the Giants will beat the Royals because they are an all around better team."

Preserving parks To the editor: The Village of Oak Harbor will ask voters in November for money to fund the operations, maintenance and capital improvements to the parks system. Issue 7 will be seeking a 3-mill levy for five years.

The parks of the village currently include Veterans Memorial Park, Flat Iron Park and Kraemer Park. Combined, they cover over 25 acres and include activities for Little League baseball, football, tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, skateboarding, sledding and batting cages.

They also provide amenities for family gatherings, barbecue grills, and handicapped-accessible restrooms. Veterans Memorial and Flat Iron parks offer tributes to the men and women who fought for our country and Kraemer Park offers educational opportunities for local school children on the history of our area via the Log Cabin Committee and its programs.

While Kraemer Park was dedicated just a few years ago, Veterans Memorial and Flat Iron parks have been part of the village for nearly a half century and full century, respectively. The permanent facilities are in need of repairs. After a recent audit by the insurance carrier, the village employees will be removing several pieces of play equipment that no longer provide a safe or secure setting for the youth; several additions will be required to bring other play items up to code and within liability standards.

Capital improvements to the current shelter houses could include enclosing the structures to provide a more secure and enjoyable gathering area for residents. ADAaccessible restrooms to replace the existing facilities at the north end of Veterans Park would also be in the plan.

In the past several years, losses in revenue from cuts to local government funding from the state and revenue requirements of other competitive programs have resulted in the loss of funding for several programs, as well as operation and maintenance schedules. Several of the stone monuments in Veterans Park, as well as the memorial in Flat Iron Park dedicated to our local veterans in 1919 need work before they become unrepairable.

We now have both regional Little League baseball and girls softball tournaments being played in our parks.

The level of funding requested would cost the owner of a $100,000 home approximately $105 per year, and the monies could only be used for the parks system by law. Therefore, the village is asking for its citizens to invest in their own facilities and quality of life.

Bill Eberle Mayor, Village of Oak Harbor

Versatile foundation To the editor: “How does a person become well-rounded?” Through art, music, physical education, technology and at the library.

These classes are the foundation of a well-rounded person. Just one of these classes can spark students’ interests and begin a path to becoming an artist, a Broadway performer, a mogul in social media, or an Olympic athlete. Behind the core curriculum, the library fosters an individual’s thirst for more knowledge.

I would like to take you to an art show at Genoa Elementary. The teacher has been given the privilege of selecting art from each grade as well as from the various mediums.

The masterpieces are carefully displayed in the cafeteria for students to share with their families and friends.

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Now I would like to take you to second-grade performance of “Swamped.” The auditorium was packed with family and friends. The students were given a glimpse of what it is like to be on stage. The students created their own costumes. This performance brought forth each student’s imagination and creative talents to make it a huge success.

I would like to focus on a beautiful spring day – Field Day at Genoa Elementary.

The students prepared for this in physical education class. Field Day gives students a chance to compete in the tug-of-war, the sack race and the relays. This is teamwork at its core. Parents are standing on the sideline cheering.

My two students have been introduced to the ever-changing world of technology.

All tech students are taught how to use various websites and put together a PowerPoint presentation. This skill will help them in their future careers in the 21st century.

Each of my children brings home a book from the library for us to enjoy reading at home. From one week to the next, the story may be about Captain Underpants, the Titanic, or learning about the solar system.

There are so many wonderful places that the imagination can go in book. The elementary library is a room filled with knowledge, just waiting for each student to discover and explore.

Please vote yes for Genoa Local Schools.

Andrea and Brian Beard Genoa

Tax levies pose burden To the editor: I would like to add my comments to the three letters published Oct. 20 in The Press concerning the Woodmore levy for a new auditorium.

As a retiree, I live on a fixed income, but Woodmore and other school boards act like they don’t have to. This levy has been voted down in the past, but the response is to simply keep putting it on the ballot. While $69.30 per year for a $100,000 house doesn’t sound like much money, my 2013 cost of living increase was $38 per month. Of that, $36 went to pay the increased cost of my medical insurance, leaving $2 per month to pay the increased costs of everything else, including the increased real estate tax for the new elementary school currently under construction.

According to the political ads, Gov. Kasich has cut taxes, which incidentally is going mostly to benefit persons in the higher income tax brackets. He has done this by shifting the tax burden for supporting schools and local government services onto local property owners. Since 1994 when the present system of financing public education in Ohio was ruled unconstitutional because of its heavy reliance on property taxes, Democratic and Republican governors and members of the Ohio General Assembly have failed to overhaul the financial support system for public education. This failure to act has resulted in a constant stream of levy requests.

Keep in mind the Woodmore levy is a new, not a renewal, levy. If you are 65 or older and were fortunate enough to obtain the rollback on the assessed valuation of your real estate before Gov. Kasich and the current General Assembly terminated the program for persons applying after 2012, this rollback does not apply to new tax levies.

In regards to Dylan Fletcher’s letter, it’s great to say how wonderful and necessary a new Woodmore auditorium would be when you don’t have to pay the increased real estate tax. As for me, I’m voting no on this issue come Nov. 4.

Don Rozick Woodville

Reap what we sow To the editor: As I have been a resident of Oregon my entire life, I feel I should share my experiences with Oregon City Schools.

I’ve been blessed with three sons. My first son is a 2014 graduate of Clay High School. He had previously gone to a private school for his freshman and sophomore years. He attended Clay to find a vocational program that fit his needs and chose the machine trades program under Tony Spallino.

Our son was behind on credits and feared he would not graduate. But with the help and a lot of patience from Mr. Spallino, Beth Koehler and Dr. Lonny Rivera our son finished all his classes and graduated with his class.

He was also hired by a tool and die shop with a referral from Mr. Spallino.

Our second son is in honors programs, extra-curricular programs and sports at Clay High School. He is very active and finds things to do at Clay to strengthen his resume for college. He has aspirations of going to medical school.

Our third son was very ill at birth and due to neurological damage needed special education. Dawn Henry, from Oregon schools, as well as occupational, speech and physical therapists came to our home before he was 4 years old to prepare him for preschool. An adaptive pre-school was provided at Coy School.

Later, he needed a liver transplant and Oregon schools provided rehabilitative services to help my son walk and talk again to prepare him for his school year. Our son in now 10 years old and no longer needs the special adaptive services but does have an individualized education plan at Starr Elementary.

I believe we need to turn to our residents of Oregon and ask for the funds to continue all of these services. If we take care of our own I feel they will come back and take care of us.

Angela Saunders Oregon

Consider the facts To the editor: My first letter to The Press was six years ago as the former co-chair of Genoa Area Schools (GAS) 2008 Bond Levy Campaign to build the new Genoa Elementary School.

I have no biological family working for GAS; I say biological because once you become involved in our schools you realize it is like a family. The concern many of our teachers and coaches show for their students is matched only by how a family cares for their own children.

I now ask you support GAS’s $800,000 Emergency Levy (Issue 1) on Nov. 4. The cost to the owner of a $200,000 home is less than a $1 per day; or equivalent to $29.10 per month. I have researched and gained an understanding of Ohio’s School Funding model and assure you this emergency levy request is not the fault of GAS’s Board of Education nor Dennis Mock, our superin-

tendent.

Without their fiscal restraint, combined with the operational cost savings from the new Genoa Elementary School, this levy request would have been needed years sooner.

Remember, for your 2008 bond levy vote we promised more efficiency and cost savings?

Since 2007-2008, the district has reduced total expenditures by $3.7 million. That is approximately 33 percent of FY2014’s total expenditures; those savings were not all due to the new building by any means. Careful cost savings enacted by our school leaders since 2008 have reduced our expenditures.

To say you can reduce expenditures approximately 33 percent and continue present levels of service in the wake of future rising costs and future reduced state revenue would be a lie. The state of Ohio has cut approximately $900,000 annually from the GAS budget since the 2004-2005 school years. Additionally, a loss of approximately $436,000 dollars to the district from the tangible property tax occurred as well.

According to the Ohio Department of Education’s District Profile Report, known as the Cupp Report, for FY2012, GAS’s perstudent expense to educate our children was $1,270.42 lower than similar school districts and $3,050.78 lower than the statewide school district’s average.

Douglas L. Linker Genoa

Step up, vote To the editor: As a charter member of Communities Achieving Goals for Extracurricular (C.A.G.E.) at Woodmore High School and being involved in the fundraising efforts, I feel compelled to write relative to the involvement with C.A.G.E. and the proposed high school auditorium.

C.A.G.E. was organized with two primary goals, in the following order: 1. To revitalize the track facilities including a new all-weather track, and construct a new entrance building to the field.

2. To provide a state-of-the-art auditorium to facilitate the performing arts interest of the students.

Goal one has been achieved. The communities can be proud of this facility. Many valued hours were spent working physically on the project, along with many hours on fundraising, which is still ongoing.

Needless to say, many dollars were donated by dedicated people in the communities of Woodville and Elmore.

Goal two is still alive and well. C.A.G.E. has $120,000 at this writing committed to the auditorium project and additionally has provided counseling and planning for the project.

C.A.G.E. will continue to generate funds to not only assist with goal two, but to fund commitment to maintain the new track. The fundraising efforts of C.A.G.E. can generate about $15,000-$20,000 per year. Using any kind of math you can find, it is evident the building cannot be funded by C.A.G.E. The rest of the buildings in the district will fall before C.A.G.E. can provide the necessary funds. That is unless a benefactor or two step forward. Unlikely.

Therefore, we at C.A.G.E., with the continued support of our valued handful of volunteers, will work to make this auditorium a structure of which we can be proud.

In the meantime, step up, join the C.A.G.E. volunteers and, most importantly, vote yes for the levy.

Blair Miller Elmore

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Enough already To the editor: Well, here we go. Once again, the Woodmore School District wants to engorge at the property taxpayers’ trough.

It wasn’t enough to extort from the homeowner a 37-year debt for a new school that wasn’t needed or will be fully enrolled with kids.

No, let’s build an auditorium and saddle the property owner with a 25-year tax levy for another building that isn’t needed for educational purposes.

Let’s subscribe to the Gov. Kasich way and shoulder more of the financial burden onto the property owner and taxpayer.

It is unconscionable to repeatedly ask for money to fund these directionless boondoggle projects that are not needed or required for an education.

Does the Woodmore School District think I’m angry at my wallet or savings account and will throw my hard-earned money away at every tax levy request?

I suspect this is all about one-upmanship and distorted bragging rights to all the other districts.

Voters, don’t be a sheep and be misled or cajoled about the importance of another building project. Draw the financial line and say enough already.

Alan Snyder

Worth a yes vote To the editor: Last week, a writer expressed her displeasure with Lake Local Schools. As a student, I could not be more appalled that someone wishes to throw my generation under the bus. I would like to ask her what would be the alternative to a renewal levy.

First, an investment in education is necessary for the future. Without education there are no jobs, and in turn, nobody to pay the unemployment insurance she seems to be anticipating in the next few years.

Second, as a senior at Lake I have seen the absolute worst times for this school. I’ve seen teachers that I cared for let go and I’ve seen a school destroyed by an uncontrollable storm. But now, we are at a crossroads with yet another storm. Only this is a storm we can control. We can pass this renewal

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levy which is not a tax increase, and Lake Local Schools can continue to provide excellent education to future students, or, we throw ourselves back into a fiscal mess, where more positions may need to be cut and distractions decrease the quality of education received.

Voters should also know that passing the school renewal levy will cause property values to increase. Quality schools mean good neighborhoods and higher home values.

Take the word of a student and future taxpayer of the district. Lake Local Schools spend money wisely and in the best way possible.

Bryon Swartz Millbury

Grateful to district To the editor: It is easy for a child to get lost in the system in a school district as big as Oregon, but I am writing to tell your readers that it was not the case for my son.

The thoughtful and caring teachers of Oregon Schools identified my son’s needs and, together, we worked with the school district to develop a plan that provides him with the support and guidance he needs to succeed in the classroom.

He is thriving in the junior high system now due to their efforts but my fear is that if the emergency levy doesn’t pass, the level of services and resources that are currently provided to him, as well as countless other students, will not be there.

Many of the classes the students have come to enjoy may also be cut. We cannot let that happen.

I am proud of the school district that I chose for my children and I actively volunteer for various events and committees because I believe in this school system. I will do all that I can to help Oregon Schools be the best it can be and that includes voting yes for Issue 4.

The leadership in place for the school district is committed to providing the best education possible to the students of Oregon

City Schools. Our community is only as strong as the school district around us.

Trina Myers Oregon

Outstanding value To the editor: Please support Lake Schools with your vote on Nov. 4. This will not increase your taxes. It will continue the operating levy passed in August 2012 after many employees were let go and several programs were cut to avoid a budget crisis.

Lake Schools has the lowest cost per student in the tri-county area, and spends less per student than all but 39 of the 611 public school districts in Ohio, yet Lake still ranks high in overall academic achievement ratings by the state.

Lake Schools is one of the 10 most efficient districts in the state of Ohio. Our students and taxpayers both receive outstanding value for our tax dollars.

Lake Schools cannot continue to educate our most precious resources without the renewal of this operating levy. Vote yes for Lake Schools on Nov. 4 without increasing your taxes.

Tim Krugh President, Lake Local Schools Board of Education

Misconception To the editor: I would like to clear up misconceptions regarding the levy for a new auditorium in the Woodmore Local School District.

The new elementary being built in Woodville only seats 277 in the cafetorium and is not a true auditorium. This was not a decision made by the district or the school board; it was mandated by Ohio School Facilities Commission regulations due to the building being funded in part by the state.

The Woodmore board has no way to change these requirements to better fit their needs. A cafetorium, as defined by the OSFC, combines eating and performance areas of a building. These spaces have flat floors. The OSFC determines many of the factors in the

design of the building, including the sizes and quantity of classrooms, hallways, gymnasium, bathrooms, etc. This state funding will save the property owners a significant amount of money in the construction of the new school in Woodville.

The state will be paying for one third, or about $7 million, of the cost of the new building. However, this comes with the cost of having to follow OSFC guidelines. That savings is more than enough to offset the cost of building a new auditorium (around $4 million) that meets our district needs.

The board originally went to voters to seek approval for a new elementary building, and a new auditorium was included, but voters repeatedly voted the levy down.

When the board decided to seek approval for the new elementary alone, the issue finally passed.

Carla Smith Elmore, Ohio

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Welcoming immigrants topic of East Toledo forum

by John Szozda ethnic neighborhood grew up around the church, the third such Irish neighborhood in Toledo. By 1902, the parish had more than 2,000 members and Irish owned businesses prospered.

The Poles came in two waves from 1880 to 1914, according to the book Toledo’s Nineteenth Century Polonia by David Gwidon Chelminski. They fled poverty, starvation and military conscription into the Austro-Hungarian army. According to the 1920 census, Toledo was among the top 12 American cities with the largest number of Polish immigrants.

The Greeks came here in numbers from 1899 to 1906, according to the book, The Greeks of Toledo by Michael Vassiliou.

They settled in East Toledo around Vinal and Ironwood Streets. Many started small businesses because that was the fastest way to make money. By 1930, Greeks owned some 130 restaurants.

The Hungarians came around 1890, according to the book, Hungarian American Toledo edited by Thomas E. Barden and John Ahern. They fled a semi-feudal land system and horrendous working conditions in their home country. The big move was when National Malleable Castings trans-

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So, what is smart immigration?

Commissioner Gerken says Lucas County will work to create a clearing house of services for new immigrants. These would include language services; job and family services; and information on schools and available housing. Once that is done, the committee will brand and promote Lucas County as an immigrant friendly community through the United States State Department.

But first, the welcoming committee wants to engage and educate you through a series of community conversations.

“There are high-skill, high-talented immigrants coming to America. We want to attract that talent here…We want to make sure people understand a Welcoming Community brings people in to create jobs; brings people in to live in their neighborhoods where there has been neighborhood flight; brings people in to lift up the quality of life… But, in every community we have talked to, we have to fight the negative belief of ‘You want to take what I ain’t got already.’”

The welcoming committee hopes these conversations will help overcome the demonization of “them” by the few bigots among “us.”

RSVP to Sarah Allan at sallan@ co.lucas.oh.us, but I don’t think they’ll turn you away if you just show up. It is a welcoming committee.

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ferred 200 Hungarian workers from its Cleveland factory to a new factory in the Birmingham neighborhood.

Arabs, mainly Christians from what is now Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, also arrived around the turn of the 20th century.

They came to avoid religious persecution or military conscription, according to the book Arab Americans in Toledo edited by Samir Abu-Absi. Many went into the food or restaurant business.

Arabs who practice Islam are also welcome. The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo in Perrysburg is one of only 1,200 mosques in the United States. And, Buckeye Cablevision was a broadcasting pioneer when it chose to air Al Jazeera English, the Arab broadcast news channel.

Mix in the Hispanics, Germans and the other ethnic and racial groups I’ve failed to mention and Toledo is the rare small city with a big city tenor. Most of us welcome and celebrate this symphonic diversity. We are enriched by what each ethnic group contributes to our culture.

Cindy Geronimo, vice president of the Lucas County Land Bank, sees smart immigration as a way to rehab the city’s housing stock and repopulate neighborhoods.

“You hear the negatives, but there are a lot of deep roots in our neighborhoods and people are proud of their history. This is an opportunity to remind people what that means.”

Smart immigration will add to our enjoyment of cultural diversity through new foods, customs and festivals.

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There’s a lot of fear about opening our borders: Ebola, terrorism, unaccompanied children fleeing from gang violence in Central America. But, get past the fear and there’s opportunity to grow America, and more specifically Northwest Ohio.

The Welcome Toledo-Lucas County Initiative will host its third community conversation about becoming an “immigrant friendly community” Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Toledo Family Center. You are invited.

The group aims to allay your fears and present its case that attracting the best and brightest immigrants will enhance social and economic opportunities for all of us.

Pete Gerken, Lucas County commissioner, is on the committee. He is well aware of Toledo’s history of “welcoming immigrants. He said in a phone interview last week, “I did 30 years in the Jeep plant. It was like walking into the United Nations. I spent time with Latinos, AfricanAmericans, Lebanese people, Turkish people, Asian folk, young folk, old folk, black folk, brown folk, and they all came from somewhere other than here.”

That’s true. Consider: The Irish came to Northwest Ohio in the mid 1800s, according to the book The Irish in Toledo

by Seamus Metress and Molly Schiever.

They fled famine and built the canals with picks, shovels and axes. In 1875, Father Patrick O’Brien came to East Toledo and Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Less than 2,000 people lived in East Toledo at the time, but under Fr. O’Brien’s leadership, an

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Education Published fourth week of month.

Film-making family on one-year road trip visits “EcoErek”

By Tammy Walro Press Features Editor twalro@presspublications.com As kids Matt and Eva Webb joined their families as they did mission work abroad – Matt, who hailed from Indiana, in Haiti and Eva, who came from Pennsylvania, in Mexico and other locales.

The pair ended up meeting in Haiti, where she was teaching and he was doing community development work. They fell in love, married and eventually moved back to the states, eventually settling in Pasadena, California.

“For both of us, it was really transformative for us to see other cultures and kids with other experiences and needs than our own,” he said. “It was something that stayed with us.”

In late 2011, Matt and Eva, now parents of three, were participating in a marriage counseling course where they were asked to share one dream they each had for the family.

Eva was surprised to hear Matt’s dream – to travel to all 50 of the United States as a family. “That was ‘new’ news to Eva – we had never talked about that before,” Matt said. “Several weeks later, Eva said, ‘Let’s talk about this…it could be interesting.’”

The more the couple talked about the possible adventure, the more they got excited about the idea. They agreed their road trip should be more than a big vacation, that it should have purpose and be educational and transforming for the kids.

They considered the idea of doing service projects as they traveled, but they felt it would be difficult to make any significant impact visiting communities for only few days.

“Then we thought, what if we interviewed people who were living in different areas and were engaged in long-term efforts to benefit their communities?” he said.

“Then it hit us – what if we found kids who were doing that sort of thing.”

Intrigued by the idea, the Webbs started researching and found “hundreds and hundreds” of kids who were making a difference. They hired interns from Pepperdine University who, over several months, tried to narrow down and locate youths.

“We were looking for initiatives started by kids and driven by kids; and something that was continuing and ongoing and maybe even outlast their ‘kid-dom,’” Matt said.

“We found many amazing stories,” he said. Among the first was a story about EcoErek Hansen, the Curtice youth who has, for many years, been organizing denim drives for the Blue Jeans Go Green effort, which recycles old jeans into insulation to benefit communities affected by natural disasters. He also collects old shoes in partnership with USAgain, which grinds the the footwear to make raw material for sidewalks, running tracks, carpet underlayment and playground mulch. Since 2009, Press readers have seen photos of the mountains of collected denim – and Erek, grow taller.

On Sept. 4, Matt, Eva, along with their

The Webb family interviewed EcoErek Hansen at his home Oct. 12.

Shown are (clockwise) Jack Webb, Erek Hansen, and Evie, Eva, Matt and Solveig Webb.

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by Amy Hansen) son Jack, 11, and daughters Solveig, 9 and Evie, 7, hit the road in a cargo van pulling a 17-foot trailer. They scheduled the trip out for about 14 months, with the goal of finishing in October of next year.

Their mission – to provide a meaningful and transformative education for their own children; to collect and compile the stories about the young “change-makers” for use in a documentary, or perhaps into a series “for kids, about kids.” The Webbs are also working with psychologists who are conducting a child development study looking at what factors actually shape kids to be change-makers. “The goal is to look at how we might empower parents, and educators and community leaders to create environments for kids so they can really make a difference,” Matt said.

“As for our kids, they’re learning about the U.S., about geography and history as we visit places; about communication and getting along,” he said. “They prepare for and do the interviews, and also help run the equipment.

“As we do all these interviews around the country, we’re all learning about recycling, disaster relief, international business, about hydroponics and aquaponics and so much more – it’s amazing.”

Earlier this month, the Webbs rolled into Northwest Ohio, camping at Maumee Bay State Park. They met with Erek and his family for an interview on Oct. 12.

“Eric was one of the very first kids we came across,” Matt said. “His story just really grabbed us because he started young and he continued going. And his project was a kind of recycling we hadn’t really heard about – a pay-it-forward kind of effort, more than just helping the earth and

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more than keeping stuff out of landfills; helping disaster victims with insulation made from recycled denim and helping turn shoes into playground materials. It’s awesome.

“We were really impressed talking with him; we and learned he’s looking at ways to, as he gets older, shift the focus of his efforts away from himself and more onto the community so the torch can be carried on,” Matt said. “It truly shows his maturity and dedication to the process – his realization that it’s not just about him.”

The family spent a few days in the area – and then headed eastward, where they planned to interview a youth in York, Pennsylvania.

“So far, I’d say we’re having a blast,” Matt said, adding the family is learning to live and travel economically. “We’re being funded by a number of small sponsors, however the trip is primarily funded through donations from friends and family and strangers intrigued and impressed about what the family is doing.

“Really remarkable, surprising things are happening along the way that are so enriching and also serve as confirmation that what we’re doing is having an impact on others,” he said.

To learn more about the Webb family’s yearlong adventure, visit http://oneyearroadtrip.com/. Those interested in making a tax-deductible donation to support their endeavor may go to oneyearroadtrip.com/ support.

For more information about EcoErek Hansen, including an update on his 2014 denim and shoe drives, visit www.ecoerek. org.

Student Stars Leadership Toledo Lead. Connect. Grow. Serve. These four words are the hallmark of both the adult and youth programs offered through Leadership Toledo.

Youth Leadership Toledo (YLT) is a program offered each year to 50-plus sophomores attending the high schools in the Toledo region. Participants are identified by high school administrators based on each student’s leadership potential.

Leadership Toledo staff and guest presenters offer educational opportunities and help youths develop skills throughout their participation in the nine-month experiential program. YLT both introduces participants to the needs of the community and inspires the individual young leaders to take an active role in designing solutions/ making an impact. Among the members of the YLT class of 2015 are: Matt Szymanski, Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School; Jake Cloyne and Jaymie Williams, Waite High School; Will Nagy, II, Clay High School; Bhakti Merchant, Northwood High School; Abi Lovell and Lauren Nicely, Lake High School; Macey Fix and Avery Geisbuhler, Eastwood High School; For more information about Leadership Toledo programs and initiatives, contact Kristina White, director of community impact, at 419-241-7371.

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Matthew Gibbons Matthew has a 4.39 GPA and is ranked 1st in his class.

He is a member of the National Honor Society and volunteers at Our Lady of Toledo Shrine. He recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

McKayla has a 3.0 GPA and is ranked 36th in her class.

She is a watergirl for the Cardinal’s football team and participated in Spirit Club.

McKayla, daughter of Marci and Jason Ahumada, plans to become a psychiatric nurse.

Matthew, son of John & Terrie Gibbons, plans to attend the University of Toledo to major in mechanical engineering.

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Waters wins blue ribbon R.C. Waters Elementary School in Oak Harbor is among 12 Ohio schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2014. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan made the announcement Sept. 30.

The distinction is awarded to Exemplary High Performing Schools based on overall academic excellence or Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools for progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. R.C. Waters was named among exemplary high performing schools.

“These great schools are fulfilling the promise of American education – that all students, no matter their name or ZIP code, can flourish when schools provide safe, creative, and challenging learning environments,” Duncan said. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are models of consistent excellence and a resource for other schools and districts. We celebrate them for their tireless effort and boundless creativity in reaching and teaching every student.”

The Department will honor 290 public and 50 private schools at a recognition ceremony on Nov. 10-11 in Washington, D.C. E

Climate change symposium The Toledo Zoo will hold a climate change symposium Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at the historic Museum of Science.

Presenters will include scientists, researchers and professors from Polar Bears International (PBI), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Ohio State University, the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University.

The team of presenters will also discuss Toledo’s recent water crisis, climate change research and the impact of climate change on the natural world. One of the symposium highlights is a live video conference with PBI researchers in Churchill, Canada – one of the few places in the world where polar bears still roam wild.

golf, lunch, grazing dinner and an awards program. Hylant Family Foundation was the event sponsor.

Dueling Piano Fundraiser The Benton-Carroll-Salem Music Boosters will present a “Dueling Pianos Fundraiser” Saturday, Nov. 8 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. SR 163. Doors will open l at 6:30 p.m.

The event will feature the talented Main Street Dueling Pianos. The fearless musical team performs an all-request show with a healthy dose of interactive comedy thrown in to entertain any audience. Dinner and beverage will be provided at the adultonly event, which will also include a silent auction and 50/50 raffles.

Tickets are $25 per person or $45 for two. For tickets or more information, call Lisa at 419-607-0073 or Tina at 419-3670368.

Quilt success Mark T. Reilly, of Diversified Insurance, and Jennifer Fording, local history librarian at Harris-Elmore Public Library with the quilt made from 25 Summer Reading Club T-shirts. (Submitted photo) The symposium is ideal for all guests ages 12 and up, especially middle school, high school and college/university students, staff and faculty. Admission is free and open to the public, but space is lim-

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“World’s Finest Pie” Sale Clay High School Culinary Arts students are preparing for the 17th Annual “World’s Finest Thanksgiving Pie” sale.

The students are offering four homemade varieties including pumpkin, Dutchapple, honey-pecan and Chess (Southern sugar-custard).

All pies are 9 inches in diameter.

Pumpkin and apple-crumb are available either fresh-baked or frozen-raw. The cost is $8 for Chess and pumpkin, $10 for Dutch-

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Orders must be received by Nov. 14.

Pies will be available for pick-up Nov. 25.

For more information or to place an order, call the student-operated café, the Golden Eagle, at 419-693-0665, ext. 2162 or email instructor Chef Robb at rparmelee@oregoncs.org.

Golf outing nets $28,707 One hundred twelve area residents recently enjoyed a day of golf and entertainment in support of alumni scholarship programs as Owens Community College’s Alumni Association held its 12th Annual Golf Classic. The 28-team event netted $28,707 to benefit scholarship and outreach endeavors.

The outing, held at Belmont Country Club in Perrysburg, featured 18-holes of

Mark T. Reilly, sales manager of Diversified Insurance, recently presented a unique quilt to the Elmore and Genoa libraries.

For the past 25 years, the company has provided a T-shirt as an incentive to every child who reads (or is read to) for 500 minutes during the course of the summer.

The quilt, made from T-shirts from the past 25 summer reading clubs, are currently on display at both libraries.

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Local dealers selling vehicles at double-digit increase New vehicle sales among the seven auto dealers in the Eastern Maumee Bay communities have increased 12 percent over last year.

Local dealers in the first nine months of the year have sold 3,118 new vehicles up from 2,784, according to AutoView Online, a data management firm which takes its figures from the state bureau of motor vehicles.

Top selling vehicles locally are: (SUV) Ford Escape, 290 sold; (Truck) Dodge Ram 1500, 193 sold; (Passenger car) Ford Fusion, 216 sold. Other top sellers include Chevy Equinox, Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500.

Local dealers are: Baumann Chevrolet and Baumann Ford, Genoa; Dunn Chevy Buick, Oregon; Mathews Ford, Oregon; Keller Chevrolet, Gibsonburg; Rouen Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge, Woodville; and TriMotors Ford, Oak Harbor.

Sales in Lucas County are up 11.5 percent for the first nine months of the year, according to Bernie Quilter, Lucas County Clerk of Courts.

Titles issued totaled 20,447 versus 18,332 for the same time last year and 14,989 for the same period in 2010.

Workplace

Jeff Tate The Croghan Colonial Bank broke ground in downtown Port Clinton. The full-service banking center will be 2,000 square feet with a detached drive-thru and ATM.

Groundbreaking

Industrial Developers LTD, a Northwood firm, has purchased 620,000 square feet of warehouse space in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The 53-acre property is located close to interstate highways and offers cost effective distribution of goods to several states, including one-day shipping to much of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

“We are pleased with the efforts of Fort Smith city leaders who helped move the approval process forward and got us to the closing table quickly with this purchase,” stated Ed Harmon, president of the firm that provides real estate development, property management, construction, project financing and logistic support.

In addition to facilitating the purchase, IDL will manage the property and oversee improvements of the facility, including working towards becoming licensed to warehouse food-grade products. The property and building were purchased from Whirlpool Corporation.

Magruder Hospital, Materion-Brush, Inc., Northern Manufacturing, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Soil & Water Conservation District, and United States Gypsum Co. The showcase featured career opportunities in the following areas: culinary, electricians, engineering, emerging healthcare, machine operators, maintenance, and welding (among others).

Opportunity knocks

The Croghan Colonial Bank last week broke ground at its 226 East Perry Street property in downtown Port Clinton.

Croghan also has branches in Ottawa County in Oak Harbor, Curtice and the Port Clinton-Catawba area.

Croghan has contracted Janotta & Herner, Inc. out of Monroeville, Ohio for this building project. The full-service banking center will be 2,000 square feet with a detached drive-thru and ATM. Targeted opening date for this office is Spring 2015.

The Croghan Colonial Bank was founded in 1888 and serves Ottawa, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties with nine other banking centers.

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Michelle Rumans and Jeff Tate have joined The Danberry Company Realtors.

Rumans is the director of career development and Tate is a real estate agent.

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Gross Electric Raises $5,000 for Local Charities

Gross Electric raised $5,000 for the Alzheimer's Association and the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio through its annual golf outing. Over 60 local electrical contractors and builders gathered at Sylvania Country Club for this year's event. Pictured left to right, are Laurie Gross, President of Gross Electric; Stacey Butts, Interim Executive Director of the Sight Center; Lynn Ritter, Education Coordinator of the Alzheimer's Association; and Joe Gross, Vice President of Gross Electric.

Career showcase Fifteen local businesses participated in the first Countywide Career Showcase event, entitled “Discover Where Your Talents Can Take You,” in celebration of National Manufacturing Month. The event was held Friday as a part of the 4-County Career Showcase effort — a unique multi-county effort to promote workforce development, career preparation and skilled-trade opportunities, stated Jamie Beier-Grant, director of the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation.

Ottawa County’s event, hosted by the

Ottawa County Business Advisory Council, focused on a cross-section of skilled and professional career opportunities available within the county.

Students from BCS, Danbury, Port Clinton, Put-in-Bay, North Point ESC, and Woodmore School districts participated.

Businesses represented at the showcase included: AdFilm/ACPO, Catawba Island Club, Civilian Marksmanship Program, Davis Besse Nuclear Power Station, Day & Zimmermann, Erie-Ottawa International Airport, Liberty Aviation Museum, Graymont Dolime, LEAP,

Lubriplate Lubricants Company of East Toledo has recently obtained ISO 21469 certification from the national Sanitation Foundation for all its NSF/H-1 registered food machinery lubricants for use in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and animal feed manufacturing industries, according to a company spokesperson.

Lubriplate’s corporate headquarters is in Newark, New Jersey, however, it is known locally as Fiske Brothers Refining Company. It has been in business for 144 continuous years and located on Oakdale since 1926.

At the clubs Lemonade Dave Justus, author of “The 45-Minute Work Hour” will speak at the annual Industry Night for the Toledo Association of Insurance Professionals Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns in Toledo from 5:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. For info, email nancyhoman@hotmail.com. There is a cost.

60th anniversary Samsen’s Furniture in Genoa is continuing its celebration of its 60th anniversary by selling all furniture in stock as well as floor models to make way for a new look. The $1 million sell-off began Friday, October 24. Doug Samsen, owner, said he will still represent the same manufacturers, but update the current styles.

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Gas pipeline to get review

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com A deadline has passed for submitting comments to the Ohio Power Siting Board on the construction of a natural gas pipeline to service a planned gas-fired electric power plant in Oregon but the board will continue to accept written comments.

North Coast Gas Transmission is proposing to construct a 22-mile pipeline from Maumee to Oregon where it would provide natural gas for an $800 million generation plant known as the Oregon Clean Energy Center project. “We’re not going to turn away any comments received after the (Oct. 23) deadline,� Matt Butler, a spokesperson for the siting board said, adding the board has a 90-day limit for making a decision on the application but can extend it for another 90 days if it considers it necessary to do so.

Also, local governments have an automatic right to intervene in the matter, he said.

State law stipulates a pipeline project application may receive an accelerated review and approval process by the board if it is primarily needed to meet the requirements of a specific customer(s).

The proposed pipeline will run from Maumee, under the Maumee River, and through Perrysburg and Lake townships, the cities of Rossford, Northwood and Perrysburg and Village of Walbridge.

If approved by the siting board, construction on the 24-inch-wide pipeline is expected to start in March 2015 and be in service by July 2016. The clearing of trees

is expected to be complete by March 31, 2015.

The beginning of the pipeline route is near 960 Illinois Ave. in Maumee. “The route presented‌minimizes the impacts on the ecology, sensitive land uses, and cultural features to the greatest extent practical as well as increases public safety by routing the pipeline away from the high populated areas while maintaining economic and technical feasibility to construct the pipeline and transport fuel for the generation of clean low cost energy by the OCEC, “ the application says. “A reliable supply of natural gas is critical for the OCEC to help meet the energy demand in the region with the planned retirement of existing coal-fired power generating facilities that serve the areas of Bay Shore (Oregon) and Avon Lake, Ohio and J.R. Whiting, Michigan.â€?

North Coast Gas Transmission has filed a motion with the board to keep the estimated cost of the pipeline project confidential. “Estimated capital costs of a project constitutes confidential and trade secret information. Revealing this sensitive and confidential information in a publicly filed document could lead to confusion in contractor and vendor negotiations, and have an adverse impact on the applicant’s current negotiations with those contractors and vendors,� the motion says.

Butler said a pre-construction conference with representatives of OCEC was held Oct. 10 and the company has been authorized to begin work on the 799-megawatt plant to be located near the intersection of Lallendorf Road and York Street.

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Joel Mann, left, and Ryan Cornelius rehearse a scene from the Jeff Daniels comedy “Escanaba in Love.� Performances wil be held at the Genoa Civic Theatre on November 7, 8,14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and November 9 and 16 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for students and people over 55. For reservations call 419-855-3103 or go to www.genoacivictheatre.com. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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Waite’s 51-year title drought waits one more week

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com At 8,000-seat Mollenkopf Stadium, Waite fans filled up about 70 percent of its stands, accounting for nearly 3,000 people.

Scott brought maybe a couple hundred, including the band.

But Scott came to play football, and the Bulldog’s 40-26 victory put Waite’s 51year Toledo City League title drought on hold for at least another week. The rivalry itself dates back to 1914 — when the two teams began playing each other annually on Thanksgiving afternoons in front of upwards toward 20,000 fans at the former Waite Bowl.

Scott’s five-headed speedy all-senior rushing attack of 6-foot-2, 190 pound Kevin Banks, 5-8, 155 Terrence Jones, 5-9, 165 Glen Joyce, 5-8, 170 J’lyn Allen and 6-1, 220 Dakarai Adams-Williams overwhelmed the Indians’ defense. Four lost fumbles, including three early in the game,

by Waite’s offense did not help their cause, either.

What went right for Waite? Senior quarterback Jeremy Pratt went over 1,000 yards passing, completing 10 of 26 for 221 yards to reach 1,191 with one game to go.

He also ran for 108 yards on 26 attempts.

Waite senior Nate Houle caught three passes for 86 yards, junior Kelvin Downer three passes for 70 yards, sophomore Jamel Blanks two passes for 37 yards, sophomore Ronnie Sanders had one catch for 20 yards, and junior M.C. Harris had an eight-yard reception.

Houle ran for 44 yards on eight carries to surpass the 500-yard mark and senior Jermaine Brown gained 38 yards on four carries.

Scott improved to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the City, while Waite fell to 4-5 and 3-1.

If Waite wins at Woodward Saturday, the Indians will still earn a share of the title.

Scott, meanwhile, may not only get a share of the title, but they have a chance of qualifying for the Division IV playoffs. Plus, defending City champ Bowsher also had only one conference loss heading into the weekend.

When visiting the Polar Bears’ brand new artificial field turf field Saturday, Waite coach Dan Chipka says to keep in mind that the Scott defeated Woodward (1-7, 1-2) by just 18 points, 38-20. The Bears have lost non-league games to Toledo Area Athletic Conference schools Danbury, Cardinal Stritch Catholic, and Northwood, but he says Woodward showed improvement in defeating Rogers, 28-26..

“It’s certainly a big game for us,” Chipka said. “Shoot, the past four (City) games have been huge for us, and nothing changes — the attitude, effort, and enthusiasm — the three pillars of this organization, has just got to spill over into next week and I’m confident that it will.”

Chipka says how his team handles itself after having their dream fall through Thursday night will tell a lot about what they are made of. He gave his players that message when huddling after the game Thursday.

“I think that the community, the building and the faculty, everybody in this community is going to be looking at us to see how we react and how we carry ourselves.

And, our leadership has got to assert itself, especially in this following week,” Chipka said.

Waite fans came out in full force at Mollenkopf Stadium. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

Waite senior quarterback Jeremy Pratt eludes a Scott tackler.

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“We have to finish out this week, Friday, and spill into next week. We just have to carry ourselves with a steel jaw and look adversity in the eye and work just a little bit harder. I just want to give the community something that they can be proud of.”

In the loss to Scott Thursday, Waite had several players suspended one game became of ejections from a 24-22 win over Bowsher the week prior, but Chipka is not going to put any blame on that.

“Football is a team game first and foremost,” Chipka said. “We don’t win with one, we don’t win with three, we win with all 11, and we did have several critical players suspended, but the statement here is that I said when I was hired that we will win as a program and not as a team, and I

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will reiterate that statement again. It’s not a group of individuals — that’s what I mean by that. It is a unified effort.”

Chipka was pleased to see the huge home crowd show up to support his team.

Among the crowd was Waite’s Class of 1980, in town for a class reunion, and even at least three Clay football players, led by 5-foot-11, 248 pound senior lineman Blaze Okey, were in attendance cheering on their east side rivals.

The walled-in historic stadium, where 1974 Miami Dolphin defensive standout Curtis Johnson once played his high school football, seemed almost electric, except for the lack of Scott fans on the visitors’ side.

“This is the purity of high school football and this is the best venue in all of Ohio,” Chipka said. “This is what it is all

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An Anthony Wayne graduate who played NCAA Division III football at Bluffton University, Chipka says he’s sorry to see his first year as a head coach in East Toledo coming nearer to a close.

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“The players have been just outstanding. I mean, they’ve been facing a tremendous amount of adversity. We’ve been climbing an uphill battle since day one, but that has never been our crutch. We’ve just found a way to push through it and I’m just confident that we can do that next Saturday,” Chipka continued.

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By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Clay junior Haley Hess won a Division I district cross country championship at Pearson Metropark, finishing over 13 seconds ahead of second place Notre Dame Academy junior Stephanie Sherman.

On the same course a week earlier, Hess ran toe-to-toe most of the way with the same competitor to win the Three Rivers Athletic Conference meet.

There, Hess finished in 18:36.4, defeating Sherman by just 4.1 seconds.

At the district meet, Hess finished in 18:43.9, while Sherman finished nearly 11 seconds back in 18:56.7. Clay sophomore Sydney Hess was seventh in 19:48.2, senior Brooke Gyori 14th (20:29.5), freshman Meredith Wisniewski 16th (20:31.3), sophomore Caitlyn Kuecher 17th (20:38.3), and junior Hannah Hess 22nd (21:05.2).

Those finishes were enough for the Eagles to win the district championship, scoring 55 points to defeat runner-up NDA (68) and third place Fremont Ross (96). The entire Clay team advanced to the Tiffin regional.

Three advance in challenge The Knights of Columbus announced three local winners of the District 66 Soccer Challenge. This challenge was conducted by Gibsonburg Council No. 2280 at the Oregon Recreation Soccer Complex.

Winners of this district competition, held on a cold, rainy and windy day, are 9-year-old Sean Kovacs of Northwood,

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*Press Game of the Week

Yaneek Mark Smith Griffin Press Press sportswriter sportswriter Last week (Overall) 11-4 (86-33) 13-2 (86-33) Genoa @ Woodmore* Genoa Genoa Otsego @ Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Fostoria @ Lake Lake Lake Oak Harbor @ Margaretta Margaretta Oak Harbor Gibsonburg @ Ottawa Hills Gibsonburg Gibsonburg Stritch @ Fostoria St. Wendelin Stritch Stritch Northwood @ Hilltop Northwood Northwood Clay @ Central Catholic Central Central Waite @ Woodward Waite Waite Toledo @ Kent State Toledo Toledo Bowling Green @ Akron Akron BGSU Illinois @ Ohio State Ohio State Ohio State Indiana @ Michigan Michigan Michigan Tampa Bay @ Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland

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10-year-old Grant Smith of Genoa, and 11-year-old Olivia Heidebrink and 13-yearold Hayden Heidebrink of Oak Harbor.

Winners at this level advanced to the regional soccer challenge competition, which was held Saturday, October 25 at the soccer fields at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sylvania. They competed with other winners from Northwest Ohio.

The Knights of Columbus have sponsored this winter event for nearly 10 years now for ages 9-13 as another youth program option. Winners progress through local, district, regional and state competition and all children are eligible.

Winners are determined by attempting 15 penalty kicks. Points are awarded depending upon the area of scoring zones through which the ball travels. Zones are roped off.

Players receive 20 points if the ball passes through either upper corner of the net, 10 points if the ball passes through either lower corner of the net, 5 points in the middle, and none if the ball misses the net entirely.

For more information, contact Knights of Columbus Youth Director Michael Peter at 419-307-3671 or mcpeter@woh.rr.com.

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Heintschel starts; Cardinals get three straight shutouts

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Ball State University freshman Alyssa Heintschel found out real fast what her college experience was going to be like when she reported to the Cardinals’ soccer team on Aug. 3.

A chemistry major and Clay graduate, Heintschel stepped on campus after earning first-team All-Ohio honors last year for the Eagles. She quickly learned she wasn’t on the high school pitch anymore.

“The biggest difference is just the speed of play,” Heintschel said. “The girls are faster, stronger and move the ball quicker, and your decision making has to be quicker. It’s faster and more intense. You have to really focus on keeping your mind on the entire 90 minutes, because a onesecond lapse could mean a goal and the game. That’s something we can’t afford at this point of the season.”

Last Sunday, BSU improved to 9-4-2 and 5-3 in the Mid-American Conference West Division with a 1-0 win over Northern Illinois. Heintschel, making her third career start, had four saves as the Cardinals moved into a tie with Eastern Michigan for the best record in the division.

Heintschel had six saves in Ball State’s 1-0 win over Western Michigan two days earlier, and she earned her first start in goal on Oct. 12 and had seven saves in a 1-0 win over Kent State.

“I was about as nervous as I was excited,” Heintschel said of her first collegiate start. “I felt like I had been working hard and training hard and I wanted to get my shot. I had been in a couple games before that, so I wasn’t freaking. I was ready to get after it.”

Heintschel replaced sophomore teammate Brooke Dennis as BSU’s starting keeper after head coach Craig Roberts decided to shake things up following losses to Toledo (3-0) and Ohio University (1-0).

“We just felt it was time for a change,” said Roberts, a native of Birmingham, England. “Alyssa had been patient. Our other keeper had more experience, having been through it for a year already, but we

Ball State goalkeeper Alyssa Heintschel (Clay). (Photo

by Scott McNitt coutesy of BSU sports information department) wanted to try to change something and felt it was the right time to give Alyssa a shot in goal. We were very pleased with her performance in her first game. We say if you do well, you’ll stay in the field. She took that opportunity and did extremely well. She is an excellent communicator and distributor.”

Roberts praised Heintschel’s skill lev-

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el, leadership ability and attitude.

“Her whole demeanor and attitude is contagious throughout the team, and they feed off that,” Roberts said. “It’s something we look for from our recruits at Ball State, the team player and the commitment to improve. We’re looking for kids who comprise a solid team chemistry, and she fits right into that area. She has an exemplary

attitude and a fantastic work ethic.”

Heintschel, who ranked fifth in her high school class academically, said adjusting to the athletic and academic side to college life has been “a lot to handle.”

“We practice anywhere from 1620 hours a week, between practices and games,” she said. “On top of that, there is a good hour or two of homework and then tests and quizzes - and then the travel. You have to work on prioritizing and make sure you have a routine. Otherwise, you’re going to fall behind quick. I think I’ve done a good job of handling it.”

Heintschel and Dennis get personalized coaching from first-year BSU assistant coach Ante Cop, a former professional keeper from Croatia.

“He’s working with Alyssa on her skills and taking it to a new level,” Roberts said. “She’s absorbing it like a sponge right now and she keeps improving all the time.

She continues to thrive on her improvement and is getting better at practice and every game.”

Heintschel said she spends more time with Cop than she does with any other coach in the program.

“He’s played at every level possible and we’re learning a lot from him,” Heintschel said. “He has done well working with us technically. Brooke and I feel like we’ve improved a lot skill-wise and sharpened some of our techniques and making sure we’re distributing properly and making sure everyone is organized on the field. He likes to refer to us as the two best goal keepers in the MAC, and he has a lot of confidence in us.”

Heintschel, 18, the daughter of Eric and Cyndi Heintschel, said she’s been “too busy” to get homesick so far, and she added that she thoroughly enjoys playing with her new teammates in Muncie, Ind. “I really like the fact that on and off the field the team is going to have your back no matter what,” Heintschel said. “We definitely have a lot of team chemistry. We do team bonding and things of that nature. We are very open with one another and you can see that on the field. We’re going to protect each other and fight for each other, and you don’t see that with every team.”

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Conference’s Player of Year, Loucks, only a junior

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By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com

...she fixed some things and she was one of our better passers throughout the year.

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Cardinal Stritch Catholic junior outside hitter Lauren Loucks does a lot of things well on the volleyball court.

Coach Tracy Donnelly swears the 5-foot-11 Loucks has a 25-inch vertical, but Loucks either isn’t quite sure or she doesn’t want to brag.

“We tried to re-test it,” Loucks said, “but there wasn’t enough room in the weight room (that day). I never thought I could jump really high, but I guess I can.”

Donnelly, whose team finished 1310 and 10-4 in the Toledo Area Athletic Conference with nary a senior on its roster, said Loucks has a talent for getting fans into the game.

“She can make a crowd just be in awe from her hits,” Donnelly said. “She’s such a powerful and dominant hitter. It’s sometimes one of those jaw-dropping experiences where (you say) ‘I can’t believe she just did that.’ Her biggest strength is to be able to put the ball straight down on the court.

Being tall and being able to jump is perfect for volleyball.”

Loucks certainly convinced the TAAC coaches, who voted her conference player of the year. She also made first team alldistrict in Division IV. “I was kind of surprised,” Loucks said of the TAAC honor. “I didn’t expect it. I was honored that I got it. I got second-team all-district last year and I was going for first team this year.

“I just had to work my hardest. I’m pretty sure I did. I thought I had a good season. My stats were a lot better than they have been in the past.”

Loucks led the Cardinals in several offensive categories this season, including kills (311), attack percentage (90 percent) and passing percentage (98 percent). She served 30 aces and had an impressive 44.1 percent kill percentage.

“That’s probably the most impressive stat she has,” said Donnelly, in her second year at Stritch. “Usually, 30 percent is really good.”

Toledo Area Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Cardinal Stritch Catholic junior outside hitter Lauren Loucks.

(Press photo

by Doug Karns/ KateriSchools. org) Asked to describe the “perfect” kill, Loucks was at a loss.

“I don’t know how to explain it,” she said. “It feels good. It’s like an adrenaline rush, knowing I can put the ball down like that. Some kills are really hard and people are not expecting it.”

Loucks was named a team captain along with junior middle hitter Madison

Moran and junior hitter Abigail Cronin.

Stritch had five juniors and eight sophomores on its roster this season.

“I would like a lot more leadership skills to come out of them, but they were willing to take the lead,” Donnelly said.

“That’s usually given to a senior, and that works out a lot better. The team chose them as our three captains and they were kind

of forced to be our leaders, and we talked about how they should act and what leaders should do. They adapted to things I was asking them to do.”

Donnelly added that she was impressed with Loucks’ ability to work together with her teammates and “step out of her comfort zone and try different things.”

“Last year she did not play all the way around,” Donnelly said. “This year I told her you have to play all the way around. I felt she needed to be one of those players who played front row and back row. In the back, she lacked some confidence because that’s not something she’s done her whole life. We worked on it and she fixed some things and she was one of our better passers throughout the year.”

Donnelly said TAAC champion Toledo Christian, which did not lose a conference match, had several candidates for player of the year honors.

“They had some real nice players, and they were pretty young, too,” Donnelly said. “They have some nice athletes and more girls with varsity experience. We only had two girls with varsity experience, Lauren and Cassidy Wlodarz. Lauren was by far one of the top players in Division IV in the area. She was the third-highest point-getter in the district.”

Wlodarz, a sophomore libero, was named to the All-TAAC second team and earned honorable mention all-district status. Sophomore setter Hailey McCourt also earned second-team all-conference honors for the Cardinals, who lost to Ayersville in the sectional finals.

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Court Log • Charles W. Worden, 3134 N. Erie, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 20 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property.

• Kimberly Michelle Sheppard, 870 Wright, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, theft.

• Kyle Cook, 629 Walbridge, Toledo, $187 court costs and fines, prohibited methods of taking migrator.

• Dustin Michael Peer, 913 E. Florence, Toledo, $142 court costs and fines, prohibited methods of taking migrator.

• Blake Bowen Calvert, 2391 W. Sandy Lake, Port Clinton, $187 court costs and fines, polluting state land or water.

• Malori A. McCloskey, 220 North, Curtice, $97 court costs and fines, failure to keep dogs confined or restrained.

• Sean Michael Barnett, 3148 Corduroy Rd., bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, theft.

• Cierra E. Jones, 934 Rogers, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, $112 court costs and fines, possession of drugs.

• Corinna A. Gonzalez, 146 Walnut, Rossford, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, receiving stolen property.

• Sean M. Barnett, 3148 Corduroy Rd., Oregon, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, abusing harmful intoxicants.

• Nichole Ann Fuhr, 7039 N. Curtice, Curtice, 30 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 20 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property.

• David A. Smith, 3113 Navarre, Oregon, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, resisting arrest.

• Addison F. Schafer, 331 Torch, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 15 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Bryan K. Spychalski, 1134 Delence, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Shane Clyde Worthington, 1822 Berdan, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 85 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, obstructing official business.

• Shane Clyde Worthington, 1822 Berdan, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 85 days suspended, resisting arrest.

• Samantha L. Senn, 1621 Freedom, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 75 days suspended, $162 court

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costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Timothy Allen Cope, 2305 Starr, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, misuse of credit card use.

• Edward Jon Garcia, 704 Parker, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 60 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, obstructing official business.

• Edward Jon Garcia, 704 Parker, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 160 days suspended, $100 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Nichole Ann Fuhr, 471 Raymer, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, theft.

• James V. Dotson, 1318 Greenwood, Toledo, 10 days CCNO, $137 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Shavann Terrese Taylor, 504 Euclid, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Chelsea Middaugh, 2840 Pickle, Oregon, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, endangering children.

• James T. Barber, 2821 Quincy, Oregon, $137 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct while intoxicated.

• Brandon Michael Spathelf, 514 N. Benton Carroll, Oak Harbor, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

• Donald J. Auler, 22716 W. Cedar, Curtice, $97 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct.

• Richard E. Whitman, 3948 Bridge Creek, Sylvania, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, theft.

• Lucas Alexander Horvath, 601 Roxbury CT, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, permitting drug abuse.

• Lucas Alexander Horvath, 601 Roxbury CT, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $75 court costs and fines, possession of drugs.

• Jay Malcolm Morales, 2503 Olivewood, Oregon, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, burglary occupied structure.

• Chelsea Middaugh, 2840 Pickle, Oregon, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, trafficking in drugs.

• Chelsea Middaugh, 2840 Pickle, Oregon, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, possession of drugs.

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Police Beats OREGON – • Cash and jewelry were stolen from a house in the 2700 block of Luverne Ave. on Sept. 26. Entry was gained by unknown method.

• Unknown suspect entered a building in the 1700 block of Drouillard Rd., and took a large quantity of hand tools on Sept. 21.

• Unknown suspect(s) took a UPS package which contained medications from a porch in the 3100 block of Navarre Ave. on Sept. 26.

• A vehicle and home in the 1400 block of Eastland Dr., was toilet papered and covered in flour on Sept. 27.

• An unknown suspect cut a screen of a window in the 1500 block of Blandin Ave. and pushed an air conditioner through the window on Sept. 27.

• Unknown suspect broke a window to Sunoco, 2461 Navarre Ave., and stole cigarettes on Oct. 7.

• A bike was found unattended in a lot in the 2400 block of Navarre Ave. on Oct. 6.

• A counterfeit $5 was reported by Walmart, 3721 Navarre Ave., on Oct. 6.

• Unknown suspect(s) have been throwing stones and damaging siding on garages in the 3200 block of Yorktown Dr. on Aug. 20.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 3100 block of Navarre Ave. on Oct. 8.

• Unknown suspect(s) used a counterfeit $20 to make a purchase at Walmart, 3721 Navarre Ave., on Oct. 9.

• An unknown suspect pried open an apartment door in the 1100 block of S. Wheeling St. and entered, but nothing was taken, on Oct. 9.

• Unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal coins from clothes dryers and damaged them in the 3000 block of Navarre Ave. on Oct. 9.

• Unknown suspect(s) used the identity of a victim from the 3100 block of Navarre Ave., to

open two accounts with wireless companies on Sept. 18.

• Unknown suspect took cash and cigarettes from an unlocked car in the 2800 block of Munding Dr. on Oct. 9.

• Unknown suspect(s) used someone’s identity from the 5400 block of Bayshore Rd. to make purchases in another state on Oct. 12.

• An unknown suspect stole a vehicle from City Wide Auto Credit, 2251 Woodville Rd., on Oct. 11. Surveillance video the shows car the leaving lot.

• Unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear window of a Jeep on Cedarwood Drive on Oct. 10.

Nothing was missing.

• Unknown suspect(s) entered an open garage in the 2000 block of Luverne Ave.. and took a bike on Oct. 10.

• Unknown suspect(s) removed four freshly planted bushes near a sidewalk in the 800 block of S. Coy Rd. on Oct. 11.

• A license plate was lost or stolen in the 1500 block of Reswick Dr. on Oct. 12 Lake Twp. – Police charged Robert J. Gill, 44, Northwood, with aggravated menacing Oct. 14 after he allegedly made a threatening phone call to a former employer.

• A resident of the 3700 block of Lakepointe Drive reported Oct. 8 that someone removed a 26inch Mongoose bicycle from her home.

• A driver on Oct. 14 reported someone stole about 100 gallons of diesel fuel from his truck while parked at the Super 8 Motel.

• Kevin Fitzpatrick, Rossford, was charged Oct. 19 with domestic violence and failure to comply after a disturbance at a Pemberville Road residence.

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In 2006, the club donated $1,500 to Safe Kids Greater Toledo to provide safety kits which included smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to underprivileged families;

The club’s civic projects include: collecting for The Salvation Army, the Old Newsboys, and the Waite Christmas baskets program. The club also provides scholarships to Waite students and raises funds for special projects. Here are a few:

In 2009, the club donated $1,000 for the Àag pole at the newly renovated Jack Mollenkopf Stadium at Waite High School;

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In 1997, the club donated $10,000 to ¿ve East Toledo nonpro¿t organizations; In 2006, the club donated $6,000 to Metroparks Toledo Area to purchase the ¿rst acre of the Pearson Park expansion project;

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The club currently is conducting a fund drive entitled Pennies for Paving to help pay for a paved driveway at Waite’s football stadium; Since 1934, the club has sponsored a Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony and breakfast to honor our military veterans.

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Toledo Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., will offer the following activities: Halloween Happening, Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m.– parade into the library wearing your favorite costume to receive a tasty treat. Representatives from various neighborhood organizations are scheduled to hand out treats; Discover the Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos) Oct. 31, 4 p.m.

Glass City Singles Halloween Spooktacular for singles, dancers and couples Oct. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight, Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd. www. toledosingles Halloween Party Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m., East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Cost is $4 per person, which includes lunch, snacks, games and prizes. Costumes optional. Reservations and money are due by Oct. 24. For info, call 419-6912254.

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

39th Annual Chicken & Ham Dinner, Nov. 1, 4-7 p.m., First St. John Lutheran Church, 2471 Seaman St. All-you-can-eat dinner served family-style includes chicken, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, roll and butter, beverage and homemade dessert. Tickets available at the door. Carryouts available. Craft and bake sale will also be held.

Kraut & Pork Supper, Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m., St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave. (a block west of the Broadway/Walbridge intersection).

Carryouts available at 5:30 p.m. Secure parking.

Reservations: 419-243-8189. Calvin HungarianUkrainian Friendship Brunch, Nov. 8 at the Hungarian Club, 224 Paine Ave. (Birmingham community). Ukrainian guests will discuss life in Ukraine at 10:15 am, other international reports at 11. Lunch served 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Funds raised benefit Toledo-Szeged Committee. Menu includes stuffed cabbage, palacsinta (Hungarian crepes), salad, and körözött (paprika cheese spread) with bread. Tickets: $12 (children under 12--$6). Carry-out also available (place orders in advance) for stuffed cabbage—2 for $6, 5 crepes for $10. For reservations and carry-out orders, call Carol at 419-874-1060 by Nov. 3.

United Church of Christ Embroidery Club Sewing Classes meet Mondays 2-4 or 6-8 p.m. in the basement of Calvin United Church, 1945 Bakewell St. Everyone welcome. For info, call Rose at 419-698-4478.

Turkey Dinner and Bazaar Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m., Clark Street United Methodist Church, 1133 Clark St. (off Fassett). Complete dinner includes beverage and dessert. Kids’ meals and carryouts available.

Children under 3 eat free.

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Weighins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $28.

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

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

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

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

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

ABLE Mobile 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.

Oregon Bingo for Prizes, Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m. in the basement at Mercy St. Charles Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Door prizes and raffles.

Sponsored by the auxiliary.

Trunk-or-Treating for Kids, Oct 29, 6:30-8 p.m.

New Life Assembly of God, 3230 Dustin Rd. Oregon Library “Tales & Trails” Family Storytime & Autumn Adventure, Nov. 12, 1011:30 a.m., Packer-Hammersmith Center, Pearson Metropark. Nature-related stories followed by a guided walk with a Metroparks naturalist. Open to children 2-5 with an adult caregiver. For info, call 419-259-5250.

Oregon Library Family Storytime Wednesdays through Nov. 19, 10-10:30 a.m., PackerHammersmith Visitor Center, Pearson Metropark.

No storytime Nov. 5. Registration suggested. For info, call 419-259-5250.

Bingo for Prizes sponsored by Mercy St. Charles Hospital Auxiliary Oct. 29 from 7-9 p.m. in the basement of the hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Also featuring door prizes and raffles. Call Bev at 419-836-9146 for info.

DivorceCare Support Group will meet Mondays through to Dec. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Ignatius Catholic Church Family Life Center, 212 N. Stadium Rd. For info, call the parish office at 419-693-1150.

Free Family Fitness Class offered Mon. and Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. at New Harvest Church, located at 3540 Seaman St. Thirty-minute beginner-level class uses minimal equipment and includes fun cardio activities appropriate for ages 5 and up. For info, call Dayre Carpenter at 419-684-0846 or visit www.focusfitnessoforegon.com.

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

Freewill offerings accepted but not expected.

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

Daily activities include: bingo, fitness classes, line dancing, exercise, Bunco, Euchre, and health screenings. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. daily. $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 & older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078.

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

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

Historic Brandville School & Museum Complex, 1133 Grasser St. (near Pickle and Wheeling) is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays (excluding holidays). Free. Donations welcome.

Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum, 2083 Autokee St. is open Wed. 4:30-9 p.m. Admission is free. Homework Help Program offered from 4:30-6:30pm Wed. at no charge. War of 1812 Exhibit and the Battle of Lake Erie continues. Visit the museum on Facebook for a tour. Info: 419-691-1517 Biblical Living Support Group for those dealing with problems of all types will meet Tuesday nights from 6:30 -8 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God, 3230 Dustin Rd.

Northwood Monthly Government Food Distribution for eligible city residents Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Josie Reinhart Community Center, located behind the city municipal building (parking lot C), 6000 Wales Rd. Crafters Wanted for a Holiday Craft Bazaar Nov. 21 and 22 at Unity United Methodist Church, 1910 E. Broadway. For info, call Jan at 419-666-0481.

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

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

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

Fall back into good dental habits with us!

Joseph P. Sexton, DDS

We Welcome New Patients & Emergencies 3448 Navarre Avenue, Suite #1 • Oregon, Ohio 43616 • Phone: (419) 693-6872 • Fax: (419) 697-1044

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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

2471 Seaman St. 691-7222 or 691-9524

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

Northwood Calvary Lutheran Ch.

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

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

Traditional Service 7:45 am Celebration Service 10:15 am Jerald K. Rayl, interim pastor

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Church school for all ages at 11 a.m.

2350 Starr Ave, Oregon 419-720-1995 SERVING GOD AND SERVING OTHERS www.ashlandchurch.com

New Life A/G Church

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Sunday Worship 10:30am Sunday School 11:00am Sunday Bible Study 6:00pm Wed. Bible Study 7:00pm (in-depth Bible studies)

Jerusalem Twp. 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.

3230 Dustin Rd 419-691-7185

See you in church!

Elliston

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Invite your friends and future friends to worship & experience the joy of fellowship with you. With rates as low as $8.25 per week (Suburban) or $9.50 per week (Metro), you can be listed in the Press Church Directory.

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Cabbage Roll Dinner, Nov. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Elliston Zion UMC. Entertainment by DeWayne & Tracie Henson. Silent auction. The dinner is a fundraiser for the Haiti Mission Trip. www.ellistonzion.com.

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

The Press Newspaper reserves the right to reject any advertising material we deem unacceptable. Please check your ad upon first insertion for accuracy. The newspaper will assume responsibility for the first publication only. Compensation will be in the form of ad space or credit, not to exceed original cost of the ad. NO REFUNDS.

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Elmore Health & Beauty Bar sponsored by Elmore Golden Oldies, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. (corner of Witty and SR 51). Health and beauty displays and demonstrations designed to help attendees look and feel their best. Lunch available (hamloaf and sides) for $3 for seniors 60+ and $12 for all others. Reserve lunch by calling 419-8623874 by 10 a.m. Nov. 3.

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner serving Ottawa and Sandusky county residents, Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodmore High School cafeteria, 633 Fremont St. Featuring turkey and all the trimmings. Those who are able are asked to bring canned goods for local food pantries as well as unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. To volunteer, email Robin Hindall at TeaMinistries@yahoo.com.

Card Playing the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m. at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State St. Elmore Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Thurs. of the month at 11 a.m. at the Elmore Library. Call 419-862-2482 for info.

Storytime for Preschool-Age Children Wed. at 11 a.m. Call the library at 419-862-2482 for more info.

Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tues. & Thurs. at noon.

Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before.

Blood pressure & blood sugar checks the 4th Tues. of the month; bingo the 4th Tues. of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874.

Virginia D. Carner, DDS

2- 2 bedroom Duplexes for Sale, Woodville. Make offer! Call 419-8622867

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1443 Reswick Dr. Oregon. 3-bed, 2-bath, 1-car garage. Newer kitchen and partially finished basement.

Hardwood floors throughout, large patio, fenced yard. $110,000. View pictures on Forsalebyowner.com.

419-410-3336.

Country Living, 4.8 acres, pond, appliances included, 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath, natural gas, well water, EPA approved septic. $150,000. 419-3434656.

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Nice quiet 5 acre lot, Lake school district. $45,000. Serious inquiries.

Call after 1pm. 419-849-3237

Springfield Twp. / Maumee Area3 Bedroom, 1.5 baths, With Updates, $152,900.00, Pre-Approved Only, 419-250-7155

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

Waterville Historical duplex for sale. Spacious 2-3 bedrooms, appliances, storage, separate yards, additional storage available in barn. 419-261-3949

Nice Selection of New & Pre-Owned Homes!

2 & 3 Bedroom Low Monthly Lot Rent Sites Also Available!

WOODVILLE- Condo for sale by owner, 520 Woodpoint Drive, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, New Roof, Carpet and Paint, Move in ready. $90,500, 419-270-9671

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Woodville, Ohio 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom country home, non-smokers, no indoor pets, $700/month plus deposit plus utilities. 419-350-7127

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

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East 2 bed house, new windows, carpet, paint, bath, fenced yard, clean basement, water and trash are paid, all appliances are supplied and maintained, you only pay electric and gas, garage optional, 1201 Kelsey, $575./mo., + deposit. Lease, No pets, 419-698-3430

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

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Also looking for volunteers to bring the horses in at night.

If you are new to horses, this would be a perfect way to learn all about them.

IES NEEDS DEPENDABLE WORKERS IMPACT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS is hiring for all shifts to work at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cookie Factory/Hearthside,â&#x20AC;? in Toledo and at the plant in McComb, OH (45 minutes south of Toledo). Transportation is available if you are interested in McComb. Must be 18 or older and pass prescreen checks. Starting rates, Toledo $8/hr- and McComb $8.50/hr. Apply online at iescorp.net If you do not have access to a computer, stop in our recruiting office at 3600 N. Summit Street or call 419-726-6799.

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Warehouse Rental- 3,400ft. Shop, heated space available, 3 phase power available, loading dock, includes 200ft. Office and restroom space, 1,400ft. available for storage, 6 miles from turnpike, located in Gibsonburg, Keith- 419-265-1715

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

Ample Parking Call 419-392-8968

Freeway Restaurant, 2665 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, OH. Dishwasher 3pm-11pm shift. Apply in Person.

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Experienced HVAC Service Tech and/or Plumber Needed – Full Time – Good Pay & Benefits Including Health Insurance, 401K, Bonuses, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay. Apply at: Wojo’s Heating & A/C, 5523 Woodville Road Northwood 419-693-3220 or Tom@WojosHeating.com

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Luther Home of Mercy, a facility located in Williston, Ohio has homes throughout Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties. LHM is accepting applications for part time, week-ends only and casual status to assist adults with Developmental Disability in our Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, and Fremont homes, starting pay at $9.75/hr., no experience required but helpful. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: HS Diploma or GED, valid driver’s licenses with reliable transportation for transporting, and be able to pass a drug test and BCI check.

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Private, Half Hour. Fall Session Started! 419-849-2988

Angels $10/each. $5/each. 419-360-

2 Lazy Boy Rocker Recliners- Very Good Condition, Color Burgundy, 1 Oak Rocker, Call after 5 p.m.

419-475-3669

Looking for a loving home, 2 male black kittens @4 months old, both neutered, dewormed for round worms and 2 months flea treatment. $20/ea.

If interested please contact Stephanie at 419-266-2292.

ZULA

China cabinet, good condition, call for price. 419-693-8502 Kitchen Table- Grey Granite Top on White Frame, 30â&#x20AC;?x60â&#x20AC;?, 4 White Wooden Chairs w/Black Cushions, Very Good Condition, $135.00, 419913-0231 Misc. Furniture. Two Retro Lamps from early 1960's, $20 each, Call 419-836-9754.

*** 3 Wheel Mobility Scooter *** used, good condition $500/Reduced!!

419-691-5864 leave message.

9 Assorted Grout Trowels, Plaster & Cement Stirrer, $30, 419-260-8174 Cabbage Patch Dolls $5 each and other Collectibles. 419-855-7038.

Craftsman 12â&#x20AC;? Band Saw, 1hp, tilt head, extra blades, $50, Craftsman Lawn Sweeper 36â&#x20AC;? pull behind, auto unloader, $50. 419-691-8088 Cub Cadet zero turn lawnmower, 5 years old, 50â&#x20AC;? cut, 22hp, runs great, $1350 OBO. 419-322-5933

Roar!!!! Meet lovable Zula! She is a 10 month old mix. She is a sweet girl who loves attention!

She came into the Lucas County Canine Care & Control as a stray and she along with 40+ 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 11-5. If you are missing a dog please come and walk through the kennels. Impounded as well as adoptable dogs can be viewed on PetHarbor.com. Share the love and adopt a shelter dog today!

Psychic and Health Event Saturday, Nov. 1st (9:30am-4:30pm) at Americas Best Value Inn, Oregon Rd. and Wales Rd. Exit 198 off I-75, Northwood Psychics, Health professional, Vendors and

more. Admission $4 OREGON 5021 Wynnpark Drive Nov. 1st 9am to 4pm Table Saw, Tools, Cherry Hall Table, Cherry Tea Cart, Bocci Balls, Bissell Rug Scrubber

Info: Call (419) 833-5503

NOTICE OF HEARING The Gibsonburg Exempted Village School Board will hold a public hearing at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the board office at 301 Sunset Avenue, Gibsonburg, Ohio for the purpose of discussing the movement of 3.6 inside mills from current expense to permanent improvement. The change proposed may result in an increase in the amount of real property taxes levied by the board.

NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION The Northwood Civil Service Commission will administer a written examination on November 5, 2014 at 6:00 pm. For the position of Tax Compliance Auditor. Applications will be accepted from October 20, 2014 through October 31, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Interested candidates can find further information in reference to this examination by going to the website for the City of Northwood www.ci.northwood.oh.us or picking up a copy of the application at the City of Northwood Municipal Building.

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NOTICE FOR EARLY PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN Date of Publication: October 27, 2014 To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals: The City of Oregon is in the process of conducting an environmental review for the FY2014 CDBG Community Development Allocation/RLF Program for the Arthur/Hayden Streets Sanitary Sewer Repair. Federal funds will be used to repair (by trenchless construction methods) approximately 1,014 LF of existing sanitary sewer (353 LF on Arthur Street between Wheeling Street and Whittlesey Avenue; and 661 LF on Hayden Street between Wheeling Street and Whittlesey Avenue).

This notice is required by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management and is implemented by HUD Regulations found at 24 CFR 55.20(b) for any action that is within and/or affects a floodplain. As currently proposed, the project site will include areas designated as floodplain.

The City of Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alternatives regarding sponsorship of the action would be: 1. Approval as proposed; 2. Disapproval; 3. Approval only if all improvements are located outside of the floodplain; 4. Approval of an equivalent project site located outside of the floodplain; and 5. Approval only if no fill is added in floodplain areas.

Additional information regarding the proposed action may be obtained by contacting Ms. DarLynn Huntermark, Deputy Finance Director, at 419-698-7012; via email at DHuntermark@ci.oregon.oh.us; or at the City of Oregon, 5330 Seaman Road, Oregon, OH 43616. Any interested person, agency, or group wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments for consideration to the City of Oregon at the above listed address by 4:00 p.m. on November 12, 2014.

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Public Auction November 1, 2014 (10:00 AM) 503 8th Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430 FURNITURE: Glass top computer desk, office chair, coffee and end tables, love seat, lamps, quilt rack, Microwave cart, Farmers table w/ 2 chairs, New TV/Utility Cart, Floor Ash Tray, Double Bed w/ dresser & mirror, chest of drawers, & night Table; Lane Cedar Chest, Wood chair, Occasional Tables, bakers rack, Curio Cabinet, New Bedroom outfit w/ Headboard, Footboard, chest of draws, lingerie chest, night table, Wall Mirror & old dresser, book shelf, Outdoor rocker & chairs, KITCHEN ITEMS: PYREX bowls & others, small appliances, Large Elec. Roaster, water pitchers, misc. pots & pans (Club & Farberware), glasses, coffee mugs, baking pans, cutlery set, large decorated spoon & fork for on wall, sugar & creamers, Tea Pots, Refrigerator dishes w/ lids, matching blue & white butter dish, creamer & small casserole dishes, Chicken Figurines & plates, COLLECTIBLES: Many paperweights, large chicken paperweights, Mirrors w/ images of Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Sabbath, & Pink Floyd; Misc. collectible glass items, glass bells, Coke items, Norwegian X-Mas Plates, Horse Tapestry Picture, Old Games, Old toys, pull toys & dolls, Banks, Wheat Pattern Dishes, 6 NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Glasses, Calendar Plates, Campbell Soup Mugs, McDonald Glass Mugs, Glasses & Old Tins, CROSLEY Radio, Large cups & bowls with faces on them, Measuring cup set w/ wood holder, Pickle Jar, Galvanized Wash Tub, Colored Glass Bowls & Vases some w/ handles, Milk Can Shaped 3 pc. Canister set, Old Cookie Jar, Thimbles, Salt & Peppers, BUDWEISER small bucket, Cabbage Patch Doll, MISC: Wall decorative items, wood shelves & what knot shelves, area rugs, Rag Rugs, Misc. glassware, Wall Classic Manor Clock, X-Mas items, pictures & frames, knick knacks, Costume Jewelry, Linens, doilies, many DVD movies, Music Boxes, vases, candle holders & more. TOOLS & Garage: Circular Saw, Ryobi Miter Saw, Craftsman Small Grinder, Misc. Hand Tools, Misc. hardware, Hand Yard & Garden tools, garage shelving, battery charger, Wood & alum.

Step ladders, wood extension ladder, Misc. lawn ornaments & misc. Items.

Owner: Peggy Herbert TERMS: cash/check ID for bid number.

All items sold as is where is. No warranty.

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THE PRESS, OCTOBER 27, 2014

Seeking caring individuals to help foster or adopt Peaches' Cousins!

The Press has 4 Kittens to help find homes. We have successfully domesticated five kittens so far.

They are very gentle and cuddly and good with kids. They will make great family pets!

Some older cats will need to be adopted as barn cats.

We have Oranges, Tigers, and Black ones.

We are getting them all fixed!

Kittens are $25 which pays for Spay/neuter and 1 month of flea treatment.

Barn cats are $5 with ear tip.

If interested please contact Stephanie at 419-266-2292.

Spayed cat, 2 yrs. old looking for loving indoor home, $20 419-3504459

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2002 Chrysler Prowler, 1,600 miles, mint condition w/trailer. $30,000. 419-862-1850 2006 Camry LE, excellent condition, original owner, 113K miles, asking $7,400. 419-277-5926

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2003 Jayco Quest 30.5 ft, one large slide out, Sleeps 7-8. Very Clean.

Currently set up at Paradise Acres Campground near Oak Harbor. 419654-9357 or 419 654-1260.

2007 Montana 5th Wheel, 33 ft, 3 slides, Very Clean, $22,000. 419699-1123

2006 Suzuki C-50 800 c.c., Windshield, Backrest, 2 New Tires, Driveshaft, 14,000 miles, $4,500.00, 419661-5973 Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat. (11-5pm) 419-244-2525.

Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served or are still serving honorably in the military-in wartime or peacetime.

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Lost Cat in the Moline area.

Adult,female, short hair,calico coloring. Her name is Callie. Please call 419-819-0187 if you have seen her or any other tips.

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1971 Chevy Nova Super Sport, 502 HP Crate Engine-5,000/mi, dark blue w/black vinyl top. Excellent condition. $20,000/OBO. 419-290-5298

1990 Oldsmobile- 98 Regency, Silver/black vinyl top, clean, non-smoker, 4-door, 132K, new tires and battery, $1,990.00, call 419-855-3367

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***REWARD*** LOST: ALL BLACK CAT Answers to Spooky Tina (said in a high pitched voice) Short haired, 2 yr. old female, has a high pitched cracked meow, Went missing in Rossford 7/28, Please tell family and friends...

She is very sweet and loving...

We miss her very much and just want to know her fate!

She is Microchipped.

Please call: Stephanie at 419-266-2292 or Becky at 419-266-2289 with any tips or information.

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