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The City of Northwood recently held a tree lighting ceremony at the city administration building. The event included Christmas carols from Northwood High School students. Residents were asked to bring a non-perishable item for the city's annual Christmas food basket program. Pictured, nineteen month old Molly Yant gets a closer look at the tree with some help from her mother, Meagan Yant. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

Oak Harbor

Fourth man arrested in violent break-in

By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press The fourth man arrested in connection with a violent home burglary in Oak Harbor appeared in court for the first time this week.

Paul Thebeaux, 26, of Oak Harbor, appeared before Ottawa County Municipal Court Magistrate Lou Wargo on Monday to answer to three charges of aggravated burglary.

Wargo granted him a court appointed attorney and set his next court date for Dec. 13.

Prior to setting bail, Wargo asked Sgt. Robert Paulsen of the Oak Harbor Police Department to make a statement.

“We ask for a cash bond,” Paulsen said.

“The victims in this case are highly fearful for their lives.”

Thebeaux also spoke. He said he realized that he would not get a recognizance bond but asked that a reasonable bond be set.

Wargo set the bond at $80,000 with no 10 percent provision for each felony charge and $8,000 and $2,000 for other pending misdemeanor charges, including trespassing.

Thebeaux was picked up Sunday in the Fremont area. The details of the arrest were not available.

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A court case involving a traffic stop on I-280 by Lake Township police appears headed to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Mark Hummer, township police chief, said Wednesday he’s conferred with the Wood County prosecutor’s office about the decision and a review by the Supreme Court will be sought.

Drugs seized from the motorist during the traffic stop on I-280 should have been excluded from evidence under Ohio law, the Sixth District Court of Appeals has ruled in partially overturning a November 2012 decision of a lower court.

Terrance Brown, 27, of Detroit, had pled no contest in Wood County Common Pleas Court and was sentenced to a mandatory term of three years in prison for possession of 30 mg. of oxycodone, a second degree felony, after being stopped by a township police officer for a marked lane violation.

The appeals court recently ruled, however, that while Brown’s Fourth Amendment rights were not violated because the officer had probable cause to initiate the stop, the officer violated state law by making the stop on an interstate highway outside the township’s jurisdiction.

In its 11-page decision, the appeals court noted Ohio Revised Code leaves traffic enforcement on interstate highways within the jurisdiction of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and sheriff departments.

“Further, no extenuating circumstances were presented to justify an extraterritorial stop by township police officers for this type of traffic violation,” the appeals court ruled. “Therefore, we find the extraterritorial stop was unreasonable under the Ohio Constitution.”

The officer was watching southbound traffic on I-280 in March 2011 and began following another vehicle before noticing the passenger side tires of Brown’s vehicle cross over the white line for about 100 feet, according to court records. The officer continued to follow Brown’s vehicle and

He was the last person sought in connection with the invasion of the residence near the central section of Oak Harbor about 3:30 a.m. Dec. 5. Three others charged with three counts each of aggravated burglary were in custody by the next day.

Travis Edwards, 19, of Port Clinton, Cody McClanahan, 19, of Oak Harbor and Steven Ryf, 22, of Fremont, are currently behind bars at the Ottawa County Detention Facility. They had initial hearings last week in municipal court and were to return beginning Friday for further proceedings.

The hearings will be to determine if there is probable cause to turn the cases over to an Ottawa County grand jury, Wargo said.

The four apparently knew the victims but did not make any attempts to hide their identities during the break-in, said Oak Harbor Police Chief Steve Weirich.

Paulsen refused to give the street address for the residence or victims’ names because he said the victims still worry about threats received that night.

According to police, four family members, all males of various ages, were home when the attack happened.

One person was asleep on the couch when suddenly the silence was broken by pounding at the front door and yelling.

“It was the father who eventually opened the door,” Paulsen said.

Once he did, the officer said, one of the assailants barged in, threw him up against the wall and began beating on him.

“They threw him against the wall so hard it broke the glass in the door area,” Paulsen continued.

One other house member was seriously injured and another had a knife put his throat, according to police.

The foursome reportedly took some DVDs and had demanded $1,200 from the family, which they didn’t get.

They also broke a television, window and all the cell phones they could find before departing.

“They gathered up the phones and smashed them with a skillet,” Paulsen recounted.

Police didn’t know anything about the

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Continued from front page crime for another five hours. “You have to realize, they were pretty scared,� Paulsen said of the family not immediately reporting the burglary and beatings.

The father went to a lumber yard in the morning to get some wood to repair the damages. He told some other people about what happened and those people convinced him to call police, Paulsen said.

As Paulsen and Weirich later discussed the next steps in the case, one of the alleged assailants – Cody McClanahan - walked into the police station. “He said something like ‘I heard you guys were looking for me. He didn’t say why,� the chief said.

Edwards was picked up later Thursday in Port Clinton by Paulsen, city police and members of the Ottawa County Drug Task Force.

Paulsen had traveled to Port Clinton to obtain the arrest warrants that day at the court. “They decided to check out Travis’ place since he was in Port Clinton,� the chief explained.

Ryf was found early Friday at an Ottawa Street home of a friend, the chief said.

This is the second break-in reported to Oak Harbor police in less than a month. In the other, someone was home at the time but never saw the thief.

However, the chief does not believe the two crimes related.

Christmas in Jerusalem Township

The Jerusalem Township fire hall was filled with kids for the township’s annual Christmas party. At left, Levi Griffith, age 7, tells Santa (aka Danny Chapman) what he would like for Christmas. Top right, Malani Smith, age 4, creates an ornament at the craft table. Bottom right, Emily Miller, age 5, tries her hand at a game. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)

Council OKs wastewater contract

By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Oregon city council on Monday approved a $6,278,000 contract with Peterson Construction Company for Phase I of the wastewater treatment plant’s secondary improvement project. “The purpose of this project is to deal with wet weather,� said Public Service Director Paul Roman.

As part of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, the city is required to increase the secondary treatment capacity of the wastewater treatment plant from 24 million gallons per day (MGD) to 36 MGD to eliminate secondary treatment bypasses and sanitary sewer collection overflows during wet weather. “Unfortunately, we still get storm water in the sanitary sewers and we have to deal with that at the wastewater plant. Improving

our secondary treatment at the plant will help eliminate any secondary bypasses to Lake Erie so it will definitely improve the lake,� said Roman.

The project consists of two phases that must be completed by December, 2017, he said.

Phase I involves equipment replacement, including two influent screens, three raw sewage pump motor drives, two blowers, air piping, air diffusers in aeration tanks and a dissolved oxygen control system, site restoration, and associated supervisory control and data acquisition upgrades, according to Roman. “This equipment is really beyond it’s age. The plant was originally constructed in 1978. Most equipment typically has a 25-30 year life,� he said.

The Phase I project is included in the city’s 2013 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget and will be financed through the Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund supplemented with a grant and loan

funding through the Ohio Public Works Commission.

Bids for the project were opened on Oct. 29.

Peterson Construction Company, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, was the low bidder followed by Mosser Construction, Inc., at $6,530,000, and Walbridge at $7,340,000. “Peterson definitely had the lowest bid and certainly met the best bid criteria as well,� said Roman.

The engineer’s estimate for the project was $8,172,000.

Roman said there will be the need for a capital improvement charge to help pay for the loan. “That will need to be established in March,� he said.

The loan payments will be paid over a 20 year period, he added. “The Northwest Sewer & Water District will also be building a storage facility with the wastewater treatment plant improvements.

Editor’s note: Thebeau, Edwards, Ryf, and McClanahan were indicted by the Ottawa County Grand Jury and face charges of burglary, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, witness intimidation and tampering with evidence.

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The officer didn’t cite Brown for a lane violation but did arrest him for possession of drugs.

Brown denied crossing the line and said he was driving deliberately to avoid being stopped because he had an outstanding warrant and was in possession of drugs that evening, according to court records.

The case is remanded to the common pleas court for “proceedings consistent with this decision,� the appeals court wrote.

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By Alex Sobel Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com The idea of a Model United Nations competition may bring about images of participants screaming at each from across the room, but for Clay High School’s team, their motto, “Don’t raise your voice, just strengthen your argument,” tells a different story.

“One of the things that we focus on is teaching them how to find evidence to back up what they’re trying to persuade people to do,” said Erin Weiker, the team’s advisor.

Model U.N. at Clay is still a relatively young program. It started out as an after school club, but three years ago became a full class available to sophomores through seniors. The program has been slowly growing ever since and Weiker hopes that some upcoming changes will help make it even more popular. These changes include adding elements available to freshmen students and allowing the older participants the opportunity to get college credit for their efforts.

“The current students will be taught the curriculum of an advanced placement comparative politics course,” said Weiker.

“They’ll have the option of getting college credit if they take the test in May.” Getting kids interested in the program isn’t simply about making them aware that it exists, but informing potentially interested kids of what Model U.N. actually involves. Doing so isn’t always easy, however.

“I’ve had people think we were actually a modeling class,” said Weiker.

Model U.N. competitions involve simulations of real world events where teams are tasked with representing a particular nation. They are scored by a committee and are awarded for their ability to sensibly negotiate and bring about compromises, as well as their ability to convince others through writing and speech.

“It really improves your speaking skills,” said Dalton Dudley, who’s representation of Bulgaria won him first place at a recent competition. “It’s great for shy kids.”

Model U.N. also puts participants in a position to debate with those that they fundamentally disagree with. And for students like Katie Emch, these moments can be great opportunities to see issues from all

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“There are people in this class that (don’t agree with me politically),” she said.

“That doesn’t mean I’m going to instantly hate them because our beliefs aren’t the same. It’ll just make it much more interesting when we do end up debating.”

Despite being relative newcomers to the Model U.N. world, Clay’s team has been enjoying great success in competitions this year.

The Clay Model U.N. Team may not bring peace to the Middle East, but Principal Jim Jurski says in his Tradition-FamilyCommunity column for the staff newsletter that the team is setting a standard.

“Our Model U.N. team is quickly building a reputation as one of the best teams in the area after the impressive display at competition last weekend,” Jurski wrote. “The team earned first place and received several compliments on their presentations. Keep up the good work.”

The Clay team is looking toward the biggest competition of the year in the spring.

For the competition, the students have to put together resolutions for four major topics and will represent Argentina, Saudi

Arabia, and Portugal. It says a lot about those involved to discover that the class will be over at that point. The students have to do the work on their own time and won’t be receiving course credit.

“It’s a class of passion,” said Andrew Sterling, a member of the current Model U.N. class. “It’s not like a math class or a science class where you get some kids who like it and some kids who don’t, we all specifically signed up for this class because we love it.”

For those who love Model U.N., like LeAnn Winslow, the benefits far outweigh the work.

“It’s definitely changed my point of view and what I want to do when I get older,” she said. “I used to want to be an accountant, but now I’ve been really thinking about getting into international politics.”

And while the skills gained from competing aren’t just important for those interested in politics professionally, it’s hard not to see how that could be a next step for some of those passionate enough to pursue such a lofty goal. “(Model U.N. members) could be future world leaders you meet while in high school,” said Winslow.

Museum celebrating winter holiday with Great Art Escape West African drum and dance, scavenger-style gallery hunts and a Japanese fashion show are among the swirl of activities set to fill the Toledo Museum of Art’s galleries during The Great Art Escape.

The annual art-inspired winter celebration, which will take over the museum between Christmas and New Year’s Day (Dec. 26–29 and Dec. 31–Jan.1), will in-

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Among the highlights is “The Art of Japanese Fashion Runway Show,” hosted

by Toledo-Lucas County Public Library media relations coordinator and former Blade fashion correspondent Rhonda Sewell, on Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. in the GlasSalon at the Glass Pavilion. The show culminates a fashion challenge issued to area artists to

create a garment inspired by the Japanese aesthetic, and will feature the designers strutting the makeshift runway while wearing their creations.

Admission to the museum and all of the activities is free. Parking is free for museum members and $5 for non-members.

For a schedule of Great Art Escape activities, visit www.toledomuseum.org.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report that a suspicious person/vehicle approached a youth walking along State Route 163 in Portage Township Dec. 6.

According to the sheriff’s office, a white male estimated to be in his 40s with long brown hair and a brown beard driving a blue Ford four-door approached the juvenile and asked if he wanted a ride.

When the juvenile declined, the vehicle sped off.

Anyone with more information may call 419-734-4404.

Christmas Program The students of Ottawa County Christian Academy will present a Christmas play entitled “The Gift” Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. OCCA is a private, non-chartered Baptist school located at 325 S. Toussaint-Portage Rd., Oak Harbor.

The play, which is free and open to the community, will explain the true meaning of the season through humor, drama and traditional Christmas music.

Organizing for 2014 The Woodville Township trustees will hold their 2014 organizational meeting immediately following their last regular meeting of the year Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the fiscal office of the township fire station, 321 East Main St., Woodville.

In 2014, the trustees will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the fire station.

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Oregon City schools cut costs hiring a new electrician The Oregon school board decided not to renew a contract with TAS, Inc., Electrical Contractors and hired its own electrician to save the district $50,000 per year.

Dean Sandwisch, director of business affairs for the district, said electrical bills had ballooned under TAS in the last five years.

The company had been hired on an “on call” basis five years ago, he said.

“When we had an emergency or we had an issue, we called in an electrician, and they came in, so we were paying for that call-in fee. In 2010, we entered into a maintenance agreement that provided us with an on-site electrician three days per week. That agreement saved us $28,000 from the time we were calling in to going with a maintenance agreement. But that very quickly change,” he said. Due to increased initiatives implemented by the district, “we were using that electrician more and more and more.”

In fact, he added, the district was paying TAS about $78 per hour.

“It became feasible, even desirable, to have that person hired in-house,” he said.

The board hired electrician Brian O’Connor full-time when school started in the fall.

“We’re saving a great deal of money because, including benefits, we’re probably paying in the low $30 per hour. So we have a tremendous savings potential by having the electrician in-house. We’re looking at about a $50,000 savings per year.

How could we afford not to do this?” said Sandwisch.

The district is also looking at doing the same with the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) company.

“We’re still looking at that because this person is not just HVAC. It’s a lot more complex. We’re currently interviewing.

That is still on the board,” he said.

The district is still looking at ways to cut costs, he said, while not affecting student programs.

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“We’re looking at every turn,” he added, “because we want to be great stewards of taxpayer dollars. These dollars are precious. We can funnel these dollars operationally back into the classrooms,” he said.

School Board President P.J. Kapfhammer said the district can focus only on 20 percent of the budget to make cuts.

“I have worked a lot of hours trying to figure out how to save money. What most people don’t understand is that 80 percent of our budget is staff, which is a necessary service to function in our district. With the loss of revenue that is coming, we are very limited on what we can save money on,” said Kapfhammer.

He praised Sandwisch for finding the budget cuts.

“I think Dean is the best in northwest Ohio. No one has done more to save money in the school system that Dean has. I’ve been in meetings with Mr. Sandwich. We are constantly looking at angles to save this district money because that revenue can then be put back into educational services,” he said.

“We’ve lost a lot of revenue. But that’s going to offset that loss. If I can go after that 20 percent, that’s been my goal all along.

That is money we can use. For the record because it’s tough when you do these things because people don’t know the whole story. I’ve had people come up to me and ask why we’re doing this, why are we hiring an electrician? We’re saving tens of thousands, and in the long run, hundreds of thousands of dollars by doing this. And that’s money I know this board will look into reinvesting in education. That’s the goal of this board,” he said.

Kapfhammer, a long time supporter of Oregon Mayor Mike Seferian, disputed rumors that the district is letting TAS go because of politics. TAS is owned by Sandy Susor, wife of former Council President Tom Susor, who is an electrical contractor and operations manager with TAS. Tom was defeated by Seferian in the mayor’s race in November.

“There’s a lot of rumors floating

around about why this was done,” said Kapfhammer. “This wasn’t done for political reasons. This was done to save the district money and reinvesting in education.”

The increased costs of doing business with TAS, he said, “added up.”

“If I can shave some of that off and put it back into education, this is what I’m good at. I’m a businessman and I look at what I can do to save money,” he said.

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But Williams said she has since modified the goal to a more attainable $1,800.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about halfway to the goal.

The money has trickled in slowly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; through personal donations and a couple of staff breakfasts she has undertaken at work. In a couple of weeks, she expects to have donation canisters placed around Oak Harbor and Port Clinton.

While she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a personal connection to any specific childhood cancer case, she considers the cause a noteworthy one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very prevalent and I think it gets shoved under the rug sometimes,â&#x20AC;? Williams said.

The state investigation into the Clyde Cancer Cluster and the recent passing of 14-year-old Devon Kohlman of Port Clinton, who died from an aggressive form of brain cancer, motivate her.

Every step Sarah Williams takes on her afternoon runs puts her on the path to help fight against childhood cancer.

Williams, a licensed practical nurse at Riverview Healthcare Center, is running in the Glass Slipper Challenge and the Disney Princess Half-Marathon this February in Orlando, Fla. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entered as a race participant on behalf of St. Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to run in the races for a while but I missed the deadline. But then I found there are some charities that you can run for and still sign up,â&#x20AC;? said Williams, 26.

Originally, she set a $3,200 goal, according to Kendra German, Riverview administrator.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope I can bring some positivity to the situation,â&#x20AC;? she said.

In the mean time, she collects what cash she can and is working on her ensembles for the races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They encourage you to dress up as one of the characters,â&#x20AC;? said Sarah, who notes her given name means â&#x20AC;&#x153;princessâ&#x20AC;? in Hebrew.

In the first race, she plans to wear the black and red shirt given to her by St. Jude staff. She offset it with Minnie Mouse ears, a black tutu and some white gloves.

As for the princess costume, she still hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t narrowed that down. Whatever her choice, she has one supporter already wrapped up.

Her stepson told her it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter which princess she chooses to be because â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be the prettiest one,â&#x20AC;? she recalled.

Williams didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t used to be much of a distance runner. She spent most of her

childhood in central Florida playing softball, a sport which often requires more sprinting.

But in recent years, her parents had a series of health scares, including a heart attack and strokes. Williams became more cognizant of her diet and began a running routine.

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By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Bob Marquette, former chair of the Oregon Citizens Supporting Senior Services pro-levy group, and president of the James “Wes” Hancock Senior Center, blasted The Press Newspapers before council on Monday for writing articles that raised questions on the need for a 0.5-mill five year levy for senior services.

Voters approved the levy on Nov. 5.

But some felt betrayed after it was learned Marquette may have provided inaccurate information about the need for the levy in an effort to get it passed.

Marquette during the summer appeared before council and the school board promoting the levy. He had claimed the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. (AOoA) and the city had cut funding to the center this year when in fact they had not. Funding from the AOoA and the city remained the same as last year.

The center had received less from the AOoA in 2012 from 2011, partly because the center had underperformed in providing contracted services to seniors.

Voters were also unaware that Marquette and Bob Benton, a member of the senior board, had rejected the possibility of getting $250,000 from the AOoA to expand operations at the center. The AOoA, which collects revenue from a Lucas County Senior Services levy, made the offer because the city plans to spend $750,000 to expand the senior center building on Bay Shore Road next year. Instead, Marquette and Benton opted to get a local senior levy, which would bring in over $200,000 in annual revenue, on the November ballot, according to City Administrator Mike Beazley, who said he met with them to discuss the matter earlier this year.

seniors in the community.

Marquette also took issue with the AOoA’s explanation on why the center received less funding from 2011 to 2012 due to “underperformance” in providing contracted services to seniors.

“Underperformance is a word that I and the rest of the citizens of Oregon look at as we didn’t do our job,” said Marquette.

Paula Benton, director of the center, conceded that not all of the money allocated to the center by the AOoA was used, particularly in transportation and escort services for seniors.

“In 2011, we did not use all our grant funds,” she said. “Transportation is the biggest paying unit we have. We lost several members that year who passed away.” It is difficult, she added, to replace those members right away.

“I’ve been at the center about eight years, and that was our worst year in using grant funds,” said Benton.

Neither Marquette nor Benton had explained why Marquette had erroneously said to council, the school board, and the media before the election that the city and the AOoA had cut funding to the center in 2012 and 2013, when they had not.

“The time of the request of the five year budget was about a week and a half prior to the election,” said Marquette. “There is no way you can put together a five year budget in this short a period of time.”

But Phil Walton, board chairman of the AOoA, states in an Oct. 5 letter to Marquette – a full four weeks before the election - that the agency has not yet received a response from Marquette on the request for the five year budget, an indication that the request was made before the date of the letter.

“We requested a written, detailed five-year budget that states how the James “Wes” Hancock Senior Center plans to spend the senior services levy funds if the levy passes and we have not yet received this information in writing,” states Walton.

In addition, Justin Moor, vice president of planning and program development

at the AOoA, told The Press on Oct. 28 that the agency still had not received a response from Marquette.

“We requested a budget detailing how these funds would be spent and, to date, we have not received this information,” Moor had said.

Marquette also denied he and Mr. Benton had turned down the possibility of getting $250,000 from the AOoA if they dropped plans to get the 0.5-mill levy on the ballot following a meeting with Beazley.

“I know that’s not true,” he said.

On Thursday, Beazley stood by his account of the meeting he had with Marquette and Benton.

After the meeting, Seferian said he advised Marquette to stop talking on the matter because he was challenging information proven to be accurate.

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We requested a budget detailing how these funds would be spent and, to date, we have not received this information.

Website costly Marquette said the senior center can’t afford to have its own website and uses the city’s website to promote the center.

“To have our own website, we have to have the funds to have one created, we also have to pay for a domain, and pay for other things,” he said.

“We can’t make payroll. We cannot afford to have a website at this point. With the new levy, there is the possibility that the senior center can have its own website.”

Mayor Mike Seferian said to Marquette that he may want to stop talking any further.

“You have a real opportunity of going backwards,” Seferian said to Marquette.

“Just a bit of advice. You may hurt yourself versus helping yourself tonight.”

“Absolutely. I will take your advice,” said Marquette. But instead, he continued to respond to questions raised in the Nov. 4 article in The Press and by Bihn, such as why he did not submit a five year budget as requested by the AOoA before the election that would have explained where the revenue from the levy, if it passed, would go.

The agency had requested a five year budget from Marquette, but had never received a response.

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Clay marketing team 17-for-17, sweeps competition

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com You are in management, and your employees are spending work hours visiting social media websites for personal use.

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That was the situation facing Kacy Eaton, Josh Pennington, and Jay Smith, members of the Clay High School DECA Chapter sports entertainment team, at the Independent Association of DECA Competition at the University of Findlay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The students had to think of ideas on how to decrease personal use of those technologies while also making sure to keep employee morale high,â&#x20AC;? Clay DECA teacher Vallie Robeson said.

Eaton, Pennington, and Smith must have come up with the right solution, because they won first place at the marketing education competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to find a way to either get rid of it completely, or let them use it in a productive way, or give them a certain amount of time of day to use it on their own for personal use,â&#x20AC;? Smith said.

What was the Clay teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solution? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a Wi-Fi proxy, so that you had a password, and once you signed in, you only had an hour a day to use it on your personal time until that hour is up, then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locked up and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use it anymore,â&#x20AC;?

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All 17 Clay students competing placed first in Findlay. They were among 150 students from seven vocational districts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Port Clinton, Fostoria, Vanguard, Whitmer, Napoleon, Findlay, and Clay.

Other Clay winners were: Dylan Dusza, Spencer Perlaky, and Ashley Selee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; business services team Jordan Briones, Haley Kubicki, and Jennifer Lucas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; buying and merchandising team Jared Jacob â&#x20AC;&#x201D; employability Cassidy Coughlin, Jillian Keller, and Kyle Row â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hospitality team Corey Greenblat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; public relations Lily Mominee, Courtney Quinlan, and Emilie Roman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; travel and tourism team â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just did a really great job,â&#x20AC;?

The Clay DECA Team â&#x20AC;&#x201D; first row (left to right) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jillian Keller and Emilie Roman.

Second row â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kacy Eaton, Courtney Quinlan, Lily Mominee, Corey Greenblat, Ashley Selee, and Jared Jacob. Third row â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Haley Kubicki, Jennifer Lucas, Cassidy Coughlin, and Jordan Briones. Fourth row â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jay Smith, Kyle Row, Joshua Pennington, Spencer Perlaky, and Dylan Dusza.

Robeson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very happy.

Realistically, there were only four more events that we did not compete in, but we basically swept all of the competition from that perspective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do put a lot of time into it, and they do take it very seriously since it is their first competition. They like to do as best as they can, but they did a really great job preparing for it inside of class and outside. So, most of them did a local business interview to ask them about their policies and how they handle their employees to get the real world perspective as well.â&#x20AC;?

All 17 Clay students now have the opportunity to compete at district competition January 27 at Bowling Green State

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After learning their case study, the students have a half hour to come up with a solution and then make a presentation to judges, who are industry professionals.

Smith says his team was feeling pretty good about where they would place after completing their presentation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were really confident,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we finished, we thought we did really well as a group. Then, once we got the results we were pleasantly surprised.

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We go through multiple studies during class and we practice what we are going to do for more of a general sense, and then we plug in more specifics into that as you go on.â&#x20AC;?

The fact that every Clay DECA member followed suit in winning first place is even better, Smith says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome, really impressive. We all work together as a class and we work really well, so I knew that it was definitely possible,â&#x20AC;? Smith said.

At the competition, Jacob participated in a mock interview while Greenblat completed a test and interview. Greenblatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition included an incentive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was the first step for those with aspirations of becoming president of the Ohio student office for DECA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He went on to compete for that office,â&#x20AC;? Robeson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He passed through screening and he went to Columbus in November for that election, and although he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win that election we believe he placed second.â&#x20AC;?

This was these studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first interscholastic DECA competition, but Clay has always done well historically in DECA events.

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After college, Robeson student-taught under Maumee DECA instructor Ann Hale.

Robeson then taught at Bucyrus four years before returning to her alma mater when Diekman retired. Robeson admits that following in Diekmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoes will be a challenge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have always had a strong DECA program,â&#x20AC;? Robeson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little daunting, but I was really excited and the students showed up and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been keeping that tradition going.â&#x20AC;?

At the district competition, one of the schools Clay students will be competing against will be Maumee and Robesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former mentor, Hale. Hale is actually a Penta County Vocational School instructor, but since Clay has its own technology and career center, Robeson is an employee of Oregon Schools.

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“When these feet were cut off I said, ‘It could have been worse. It could have been my hands, my eyes, my mind. You don’t sit down and cry about it.

You can always see someone worse…It just wasn’t going to get me.”

The Elmore woman who wouldn’t let anything stop her from enjoying retirement.

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Your Voice on the Street: by Stephanie Szozda What do you want most for Christmas?

The Press Poll Is it OK to re-gift a present?

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Caydence Chevalier Toledo "Anything Bubble Guppies!!!"

Travis Mershon Millbury "A truck and a "pulley" (aka an iPad)."

Brody Steinmetz Walbridge "It's a fart machine gun from Despicable Me."

Aiden Hughes Northwood "Robots! A laser beam robot, and there has to be two switches on it to shoot the laser beams!"

Antonio Aranda Curtice "Switch & Go Dinos... I want the T-Rex one!"

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Support appreciated To the editor: The Arc of Ottawa County ran a very successful summer camp again this year, thanks to many wonderful people and organizations alike.

The Arc is a nationally recognized organization that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of Ottawa County operates a summer day camp for youth with disabilities. Twelve area youths participated in a variety of camp experiences this year. The theme was Nursery Stories, but with a twist. The twist to these stories is that not only do the youth learn about the story itself, but science, math and language skills are always incorporated into every story.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Deb Cook, camp director, for her dedication to serving youth with disabilities through her tireless talents and ambition. I would also like to thank all the camp assistants and youth mentors who most certainly made the camp experience a huge success.

Next, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Ottawa County Community Foundation for selecting the Arc of Ottawa County as the recipient of a $2,000 grant for the second year in a row. This grant money offsets the cost of field trips and OCTA transportation to all the field trips.

Campers traveled to several locations throughout Ottawa County, including the Oak Harbor Golf Club, 20th Century Lanes, Seoul Gardens, Drown’s Dairy, the Ottawa County Fair, Island Adventures and Pizza Hut. There were even trips outside the county, which included the Merry Go Round Museum (Sandusky), Imagination Station and the Toledo Zoo. I would like to thank local churches, organizations and individuals who made a difference in the lives of these youth by donating financially to the Arc of Ottawa County. Last, I must thank the Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities for assisting families with a large portion of the camp fees over the years and for providing space for camp.

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We are a small organization comprised of parent volunteers. Without all this generosity we would not be able to provide this valuable summer camp to youth who are so deserving of these experiences and opportunities.

Bobbi Beck, President Arc of Ottawa County

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To the editor: We were very fortunate in Oregon to experience no injury or loss of life due to our recent tornado. It even provided a beautiful pine tree to decorate this season.

I noticed, however, that the sign in front of the tree called it a holiday tree. For something to be politically correct, it must also be correct. This is not correct.

The pine tree has forever been called a Christmas tree. The reason why is because it is the Christian symbol for the birth of Jesus.

A menorah is the symbol for the miraculous lighting of oil lamps after the desecration of the temple in Jerusalem. The oil lamps miraculously burned oil for eight days though there was only a one-day’s supply in each lamp. If we put a menorah on public ground to remember Hanukkah, we would not call it a holiday menorah.

It would be called a Hanukkah menorah, which is what the Jews are celebrating.

Governments honor religious leaders all the time. This does not mean they promote their faith.

If Kwanzaa has a symbol and it was put on public ground, it would be called an African symbol not a holiday symbol. If the Muslims have a symbol during Ramadan, it would be called a Ramadan symbol.

It is just a way of honoring people of all different beliefs in a country that has religious freedom. It is what makes us the melting pot of the world. It is true diversity.

I suggest we add a menorah and a

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Ramadan symbol, if they have one, and label all three as what they represent. Then the tree would be correctly described as a Christmas tree.

As for the atheists, if they have a symbol, we could include that also.

Happy Hanukkah, Happy Ramadan and Merry Christmas to those who worship in these manners.

Steve Cherry Oregon P.S. I noticed that the sign that called the pine tree on Coy and Navarre a holiday tree has been removed and a sign saying “Happy Holidays” is now present. My aforementioned comments still apply in general to what society is doing.

Indifference to blame To the editor: I read with interest, your in-depth coverage of East Toledo home values. Good writing, but you missed some of the meat of the matter.

The indifference of the City of Toledo toward the East Side has much to do with the state of the neighborhoods there. Lack of policing, lack of city council involvement and general lack of caring has greatly added to the overall decay of East Toledo.

This cannot be underestimated.

I would be happy, as a former resident and still-East Side Proud person to debate anyone, anywhere on whom the blame should go to for the long-running neglect.

Interviews with past and current city officials would have put a different lean on your reporting, but I understand – I am sure those to blame would not have talked, had you asked.

Very sad. Hopefully the East Side can pull together and find someone to represent them. They have no one now capable of that.

David Sansing Oregon

To the editor: Regarding the story in the Health Section in the Dec. 9 issue of The Press – “Ohio pauses to celebrate historic drop in teen pregnancies,” what exactly is the definition of “coercive sexual activity” and how do the statistics listed for the decline in Ohio teenage pregnancies correlate with abortion statistics? Or for adoption statistics?

For example, fewer teen pregnancies and births versus the same number of teen abortions/adoptions, more, less for the same time period? What does “dropped substantially” mean?

Finally, the headline indicates that the whole state of Ohio is celebrating this. If there has been a “substantial” increase in abortions, I am not celebrating.

Penny Goodman Editor’s note: The writer is referring to an article in last week’s paper written by Mary Kuhlman, of the Ohio News Connection, a statewide news service.

Fire dept. lauded To the editor: We are writing to express our appreciation for the prompt response, care and total professionalism of the Oregon Fire Department.

On the evening of Friday, Dec. 6, a discarded cigarette butt caused a small fire in an exterior wall of our Ralphie’s restaurant on Navarre Avenue. Through the fine actions of our fire department, the source was quickly identified and extinguished, preventing significant damage. We were able to open for business the next day and for that we are grateful.

Rob Armstrong Bennett Enterprises

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Want to get stronger mentally? Address adversity Dare to Live

by Bryan Golden not required to take responsibility for their actions. Their parents are always jumping in to fix their problems. Once they are in a situation where they have to fend for themselves, they have no idea what to do.

For example, someone who never has to support themselves financially will not develop any money management concepts or an appreciation for money. If they are bailed out each time they get into trouble, there is no motivation to develop any financial survival skills. Remove their safety net, and this person quickly goes bankrupt.

Each time you resolve a problem, your inner strength grows. Every adversity is an opportunity to further improve. Getting stronger begins with a change in mental orientation. Welcome challenges as an opportunity to improve rather than shying away from them.

The loftier your goals, the bigger the challenges you’ll face. Encountering ob-

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A shift in outlook is extremely powerful.

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Getting stronger is an admirable goal.

Not in the physical sense necessarily, but rather with respect to your ability to handle adversity, solve problems, and overcome obstacles. Interestingly, there are a lot of parallels to the approach used to improve your physical strength.

Your muscles only grow in response to increased demands. Lifting a light weight offers no challenge. To make real progress, you must use enough weight to challenge your muscles. With consistent exercise, your strength grows over time. As it does, less effort is required to lift the same weight that used to be a struggle. Your progress continues as you progressively add more weight to your workout routine. Working out regularly is key to getting into better shape. Exercising only once in a while accomplishes nothing.

Your ability to deal with life’s issues also improves with practice. As the challenges you encounter grow, so do your coping skills. We are taught to avoid conflict whenever possible. Although this sounds good, the reality is that conflict finds us.

Success depends on being able to effectively handle whatever challenges come your way.

There are many people who are coddled throughout life. As children, they are

stacles means you are on the right path. If there is no resistance, you should reassess your direction. Anything worthwhile takes effort. Problems are an opportunity for you to improve your coping skills while getting stronger.

Any weight can be moved by breaking it up into smaller pieces. And as your strength improves, you will be able to lift heavier loads at one time. Challenges are approached the same way. Even the largest problems can be divided into smaller, manageable components which are then tackled one at a time. As you grow stronger, you can handle larger chunks.

There is real fear associated with obstacles in life. Ironically, we attract that which we are afraid of. So those people

struggling to avoid problems seem to wind up with more of them.

Getting stronger starts with an attitude of, “I can solve this,” when encountering a problem. All too often, the approach taken is to run away from adversity. The reaction to each problem encountered is then, “what am I going to do now?”

A shift in outlook is extremely powerful. Dealing with problems is a part of life. Recognize this fact and welcome each problem as an opportunity to grow stronger. Your results will improve almost immediately.

You can become stronger in your ability to successfully handle life’s challenges through regular practice. As you improve, issues will shrink in their significance.

Circumstances you used to think were a big deal will be reduced to a mere annoyance, if that. It will even seem as if fewer significant problems are in your path.

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North America is indeed the new frontier in energy production.

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“The prospect of energy independence in North America is within our sights.”

Tom Nimbley, CEO of PBF Energy, owner of the former Sunoco Refinery, made that bold statement when he addressed the Oregon Economic Development Foundation at its 20th anniversary banquet held Thursday, December 5 at Maumee Bay State Park.

You would expect the CEO of an energy company with three refineries to be bullish on his industry, but Nimbley couched his prediction with a disclaimer about forwardlooking statements. Simply said, what may be within our sights today may prove to be a mirage tomorrow seen through the shifting sands of technology and the political winds.

Consider this example: Five years ago Nimbley said he would have predicted that facilities would be built today to import natural gas because we wouldn’t have enough. But, the opposite is true. Terminals are being built to export natural gas.

Technological advances, including hydraulic fracturing, allow drillers to access shale oil formations in Ohio, North Dakota, Texas, and Saskatchewan. This cleaner, cheaper natural gas coupled with the ability of some U.S. refineries to process the sour crude from the Alberta tar-sand fields is a global game changer.

“North America is indeed the new frontier in energy production,” Nimbley said.

Foreign investment is coming here. One example he mentioned is that ExxonMobil is investing more in North America than

anywhere else. Less than 10 years ago, that was not the case for major players like ExxonMobil. In 2005 the U.S. imported one million barrels of oil a day; today it exports one million barrels a day.

“We have the ability to process heavier, harsher, cheaper crude oil while at the same time producing an even higher yield of high value products like gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and petrochemical feed stock.

This combination gives the U.S. a competitive advantage in supplying export markets

in Latin America, Africa and other parts of the world including Europe.”

While U.S. refineries are poised to refine this harsher crude, some large refineries in Europe and the Caribbean are shutting down because they don’t have that capability, he said “This modern energy revolution will provide the foundation for a manufacturing renaissance that will stimulate the economy throughout all of North America…I say what’s going to happen is people are going to seize that and say, ‘I’m going to build a plant in the United States instead of, say, in Dublin.’”

Next to labor, energy is the next highest cost to many manufacturers. Cheap energy can be the deciding factor in plant location.

The Midwest and Ohio, in particular, are positioned to take advantage of this new dynamic. The Marcellus and Utica shale oil fields in the eastern part of the state hold vast deposits of natural gas.

Nimbley is not alone in his assessment. BP-Husky Refinery in Oregon is undergoing a retooling to process oil from the Alberta tar sands. And, North America Project Development, LLC, a Boston firm, two years ago announced its intention to build the $800 million Clean Energy plant in Oregon to process natural gas.

PBF is also positioning itself to take advantage of this opportunity. Nimbley said PBF will invest $140 million in the next 15 months to upgrade its 282 acre site on the border of Toledo and Oregon.

Oregon’s two refineries employ more

than 1,000 skilled workers and typically have on site another 600 plus contractors. A few years ago, PBF’s predecessor, Sunoco, which it purchased in 2011, estimated its refinery had an economic impact of $3.4 billion on the Toledo area economy and provided the City of Oregon with 16 percent of its income tax revenue. Nimbley’s comments were music to the ears of Mayor Mike Seferian and council members who were among the 175 business and civic leaders attending the banquet.

Nimbley gave them something else to cheer. He said crude oil production will increase at a six percent per year clip until 2020. As there are no pipelines from these newer producing wells and fields going to the western states or the east coast, Midwest refineries will benefit due to proximity and an extensive railroad infrastructure.

Nimbley called the Toledo refinery its “crown jewel.” PBF operates two other refineries, one in Delaware and one nearby in New Jersey. The Toledo Refinery has a capacity of producing 170,000 barrels a day.

Its products include gasoline, ultra-low sulfur diesel and petrochemicals nonene, xylene, tetramer and toluene.

Keep in mind Nimbley couched his optimism with the disclaimer about forward-looking statements. The game could change with unforeseen technological advances and a change in the political winds in Washington.

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State of Ohio should follow through on epinephrine issue

By Senator Sherrod Brown Last week, I traveled to schools around the state to hear from students, nurses, parents, and health professionals about what severe allergic reactions can mean when they occur unexpectedly in a classroom, playground, or sports field. These severe allergic reactions - known as anaphylaxis - can occur within minutes of exposure to any allergen. The most common allergens that cause anaphylactic shock are food, insect stings, and medications.

It’s estimated that one in every 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy. That’s about two students in every classroom.

Having a food allergy means that if these children come into contact with food that triggers an allergy - whether it’s from the school cafeteria, a birthday party in the classroom, or even another student’s food it can create a potentially deadly situation.

Allergic reactions to food send Americans to the emergency department once every three minutes - that’s over 200,000 ER visits per year.

A medication called epinephrine commonly provided through an EpiPen - is the first line of defense to treat the reaction.

EpiPens administer medication that quickly stops the severe symptoms of allergic reactions - like swelling that impairs breathing or dangerously low blood pressure.

Many kids with an allergy have an EpiPen at home and at school, just in case. But a quarter of anaphylaxis cases at

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At a school in Youngstown, Theresa Murphy of Cortland, a nurse and mother of a nine-year-old son with severe food allergies, reminded me that we prepare for fire drills, and yet we’re unprepared for equally unexpected cases of anaphylaxis.

We should be doing everything we can to prepare for the unforeseen.

That’s why the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, which I cosponsored and President Obama signed

into law earlier this month, is so important.

This commonsense, bipartisan law gives funding priority for asthma control programs to states that ensure that all schools maintain a supply of EpiPens for students with undiagnosed allergies and as a backup for the kids suffering from known allergies.

This bill also encourages states to allow school personnel to receive training on how to use the EpiPen in case of an emergency - a potentially life-saving action, especially in rural areas where quick access to medical care may be a problem. But, only states that ensure that ALL schools have a supply of EpiPens and training for their use are eligible for the priority federal funding for this bill. Thirty states already have laws or guidelines in place that allow schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine.

A long-standing law in Ohio only al-

lows schools to keep an EpiPen for students with a known allergy and a prescription written specifically for them. And it has been illegal to use an EpiPen on a student without a prescription.

The Ohio House recently passed legislation that would allow schools to keep undesignated EpiPens on hand for students who have an undiagnosed allergy. This is a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough.

Further action by the Ohio House is necessary to ensure that all Ohio schools have an emergency supply of EpiPens, thereby enabling Ohio to qualify for priority federal funding. We should take every precaution to protect our kids from unforeseen emergencies.

It’s critical that the Statehouse take action to expand this legislation, and that Governor Kasich signs it into law.

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Frozen yogurt lovers finding “Youtopia”

By Tammy Walro Press Staff Writer twalro@presspublications.com Do you have to be a little flaky to enjoy a sweet frozen treat when the temperatures are in the single digits and snow is swirling around?

Of course not, says Derek Li, manager of Youtopia Frozen Yogurt, located at 3165 Navarre Ave. in Oregon. According to Li, there have been customers aplenty anxious to satisfy their sweet cravings since the store opened Dec. 2.

“I know some of the ice cream businesses close for the winter time, but people eat ice cream and frozen yogurt at home all year long, right? Does it really go out of season just because the temperatures go down? I don’t think so,” Li said.

“At least that’s not what we’re seeing.

On a recent day when the temperatures were in the 20s and we had lots of people come in,” he added. “You know what I told them? There’s one thing for sure, when you go outside, your yogurt won’t melt – you can take your time and enjoy every bite.”

Li, who is managing Youtopia for his family, which also owns China One Buffet located across Navarre Ave., and Sakura Japanese Steakhouse in Toledo, has been looking to open a yogurt shop for quite some time – much to the joy of his young children.

“My kids love ice cream, but it can be on the unhealthy side,” he said. “Yogurt, which comes in low-fat or non-fat flavors, offers a healthier option; it also seems to be growing in popularity, with shops popping up across the country.

“Earlier this year, when we saw this space was available, we thought it would be a great place to open a frozen yogurt shop to serve the people on this side of town,” Li said, adding that negotiating the lease and completing renovations on the former tax preparation office took three to four months.

Visitors to the shop are greeted by bright, primary “crayon” colored walls with complementary table and chair sets.

(Even the spoons come in several different colors.)

Be forewarned…if you have trouble making decisions, allow yourself plenty of time when visiting Youtopia.

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Derek Li, manager of Youtopia Frozen Yogurt, located at 3165 Navarre Ave. in Oregon, with his favorite yogurt confection; Strawberry Sensations yogurt with fresh strawberries. (Press photo by Tammy Walro) The first choice – a 16 or 20 ounce cup to hold the frozen concoction you’re about to create using one or more of 10 different flavor offerings, which include low-fat and non-fat yogurt, along with a sorbet or other non-dairy choice. Recent selections include Strawberry Sensations, mango sorbet, cheesecake, cookies and cream, key lime bar, Bananarama, birthday cake, and chocolate and vanilla.

“Birthday cake is a big hit,” Li said.

“And the traditionalists go for the chocolate and vanilla.” (Check each day’s offerings at www.facebook.com/Youtopiafrozen yogurt.)

Then it’s time to choose toppings.

There is a heaping helping of healthy options, including fresh fruits and nuts, along with a wide array of candies, pretzels, cereals, chocolate chips and more.

“We can’t keep the mini-buckeyes in stock,” Li said. The mini peanut butter cups and Heath Bar pieces are very popular, too.

Pile on as much or as little as you want before you get to the syrup station, where you can add gooey pineapple, strawberry, blueberry, caramel and/or chocolate toppings.

At the end, your concoction is weighed.

The cost is 45 cents an ounce.

“Because they control the size and all the options, the setup allows people to be as healthy or as decadent as they want,” Li said. “And with all the options, you can get something truly different every time you come in.”

Youtopia is open noon-10 p.m., seven days a week. For more information, visit the shop on Facebook or call 419-724-8989.

Owens’ women’s soccer makes family’s season bright For the second consecutive year, the Owens C.C. Express women’s soccer team scored a big goal – helping a local family in need to have a merry Christmas through the United Way of Toledo’s Adopt-a-Family program.

Players and coaches worked together to help fill the family’s list of needs and wants. “Our goal is to make sure they get everything they need and almost everything they want,” said Express women’s soccer head coach Mary Whisler.

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It was Whisler who contacted the local United Way last year to see how the team could help.

“Receiving a gift on Christmas is special,” she said. “Giving an entire family a Christmas is truly one of the best gifts of all.

I have a very special group of girls. Their huge hearts showed on the field and also with this project. It’s a really good feeling.”

Whisler highly recommends this project for anyone who is looking for a way to give back.

The Express women’s soccer team recently completed their best season (17-2-2) in program history, achieving the program’s

highest National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) D-I ranking, No. 13, during the season, while also winning 15 straight games en route to the program’s first Region XII tournament championship and appearance in the NJCAA D-I National Tournament.

While at nationals, the Express finished 0-0-2 before falling in a one-day tiebreaker. They won the NJCAA’s Lea Plarski Sportsmanship Award for exhibiting the best sportsmanship of any team at the national tournament, as well.

The holiday season leaves many people feeling anxious and nervous as they receive invitations to office parties, family gatherings and other social events that they would rather avoid.

That’s understandable. While such events can be a great time to socialize, they also can lead to disaster.

We’ve all heard about or maybe even experienced the office party where someone did permanent damage to their reputation. Or that family gathering where Uncle Louie had one drink too many and told everyone what he really thought of them.

If upcoming holiday celebrations have you feeling tense and seriously considering not attending, here are some suggestions to help make such events less stressful and more enjoyable: • Keep it short. Whether an office party, family gathering or a neighborhood gettogether, it’s good for you and your reputation to make an appearance. At the very least, show up early at the party, stay for a short time, then thank your host and leave.

That’s better than being a no-show and who knows – you may just find you’re enjoying yourself and want to stay.

• Skip the alcohol. Even one or two alcoholic drinks can affect your judgment, and poor judgment leads to most party disasters. Stick to juice or soft drinks and lessen your chances of looking foolish or saying the wrong thing. If an alcoholic drink is “forced” on you, say thanks but don’t feel obliged to drink it.

• Plan ahead. Nervous about what to wear? Inquire about out how others will dress and you’ll feel less anxious about your appearance. If there will be gift-giving, check out what gifts and dollar values are appropriate. Don’t do gag gifts that will be embarrassing or risqué.

• Avoid being critical. Negative comments at a party, even if made in confidence, always get repeated later to all the wrong people. Venting frustrations at office parties almost always produces negative results.

• Mind your manners. Don’t overeat and always remember to thank your host.

• Avoid “problem” people. If you and a co-worker always clash, instead, spend time with people you enjoy. If a relative always argues with you, simply refuse to engage and excuse yourself politely.

There’s no reason to fear or avoid the holiday party. It should be an enjoyable event, even when you feel “required” to attend. Just plan on staying sober, being polite and sociable, and you may just find it a pleasant experience.

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Consider a “living gift” of greenery this holiday season

By J.K. DePeal Garden Writer news@presspublications.com December is here once again and while we have the anticipation of the holiday season, the last month of the year also heralds the winter season and cold weather ahead.

The holidays will soon be here and, as we consider the gift-giving time, we all face the quandary of finding the right gifts for the names on our lists.

Why not consider giving a “living gift” this year that will fill the winter months ahead for friends and family members alike with color, interest, and health enhancing benefits. Gifts that, after brightening their winter days, can then move outside in the spring to beautify their yards and gardens.

Colorful flowers and richly textured foliage plants can be a welcome addition to anyone’s home and they make unique holiday gifts as well. Here are 10 great, easycare plants that friends and loved ones can and will enjoy!

1. Paperwhites. Paperwhite narcissus plants are perky little, bright-white, fragrant darlings that are a touch of spring in the winter. They are grown in garden soil or gravel and are very easy to care for. Keep them in bright, indirect light, evenly moist and away from direct, drying heat. They will provide a season of sparkling color and sweet aroma in the home.

2. Orchids. Orchids come in a wonderful variety of colors, sizes and forms. Their peak bloom season is through the winter months and it will last from four to 12 weeks depending on the variety. They prefer indirect light, watering once a week (or three to four ice cubes laid on the soil once a week), and fertilizing once a month while they are in bloom. They like good circulation and temperatures of 65 to 85 degrees.

3. Norfolk Island pine. Often called the “Miniature Christmas Tree,” this graceful tree likes bright light, good drainage and a moist atmosphere. They need temperatures of between 40 and 85 degrees but can be placed outside in the summer in a part

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4. Christmas ferns. The Christmas fern is a very handsome, broad-leafed, evergreen fern which can be planted outside in the spring. This fern needs rich, loamy, moist soil and prefers part to full shade. Indoors, keep it moist and out of direct sun. The fronds can be dried to use in arrangements.

The Frosty fern is another plant that is perfect for the holidays. Its fronds are edged in a creamy-white, which makes the plant look like it is powdered with snow.

5. Cyclamen. Cyclamen produce beautiful pink, white, red, or rose colored blooms born on stalks that rise above the thick, green foliage. They prefer indirect light and a moist atmosphere. Keep the plants on a tray of pebbles and when you water let the water drain through and stand in the tray. This will humidify the plant between waterings. Fertilize the flowers once a month while they are blooming. They can

be kept outside in the garden in the summer in a cool, shady area.

6. Christmas cactus. For those on your list who like succulents, the Christmas cactus will be a welcome gift. It comes in a variety of colors and is very easy to care for. Keep the cactus in a sunny location and water when the soil feels dry.

7. Amaryllis. This is a very elegant, showy plant that comes in a wonderful variety of colors and forms. It is a tall plant with lily-shaped blooms that will re-bloom year after year. When blooming, the amaryllis prefers indirect light and a cool location (this will cause the blooms to last longer). Water the plant as needed (do not over-water). Provide support for the stem as the blooms are heavy. Amaryllis can be set out in the summer and brought inside in the fall to bloom again during the holiday season.

8. Poinsettia. What holiday list would be complete without including the poin-

settia? Poinsettias come in such a glorious array of colors and blossom forms. These flowers provide bright, bold colors through the winter months if given at least six hours of light each day, temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees, and proper humidity. Keep the plant on a tray of moist gravel or near a humidifier. Do not over or under-water and keep them out of cold or hot drafts.

The plant can summer over outside and be brought inside in the fall.

9. Variegated English Holly. This is a very unique plant which sports shiny, waxy, green and cream colored leaves and bright red berries. It prefers part to full sun, watering once a week, and fertilizing in the spring. Though it is a wonderful holiday houseplant, it will need to go into your yard or garden in the spring. There it will grow into a pyramidal-shaped shrub which will provide gorgeous foliage that can be cut for making wreaths, garlands and holiday decorating for holiday seasons to come.

10. Holiday herbs. Many herbs are perennial and varieties such as sage, lavender, oregano, mint and thyme make wonderful potted plants to give as holiday to gifts to friends who love to cook, make teas, etc. The herbs can be transplanted into the garden in the spring or kept in their pots to use indoors. They are attractive, fragrant, and very useful and easily maintained with regular watering, indirect light, and fertilizing as needed.

These plants are all available now in our local shopping and garden centers or online at various websites.

If you have garden questions or tips for other gardeners, send them in to dpl3@accesstoledo.com.

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Senior networks release warning signs of depression

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com The holiday blues: anyone can be impacted during such a stressful time of year.

But seniors who recently lost a spouse or who are living alone miles from family may experience something much more serious that could negatively impact their health.

Separate studies found that women who suffer from diabetes and depression have an increased risk of death from all causes, while men who are depressed are twice as likely to die as women.

“The holiday season should be a happy time for older adults, but so often it’s not,” said Jeff Huber president of Home Instead, Inc., which has a franchise owned

by Michelle Mueller that serves Ottawa County residents.

“That’s why companionship for seniors plays such a vital role before, during and even after the holiday season,” Huber said.

Both family and professional caregivers often notice a change in older adults as the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas seasons approach. For instance, a change in eating habits may be linked to depression. Home Instead has a Craving Companionship program which provides tips on nutritious eating and mealtime companionship.

“Some of the things that I would suggest at this time are to pay attention to what they are doing. If they are losing weight, they’re not eating. If they are getting more depressed and you can see the depression, they are getting more reserved,” said Tamera Riggs, owner of a Visiting Angels Senior Homecare franchise that serves the Toledo area.

Riggs, who spoke to the OregonNorthwood Rotary Club Wednesday at their weekly breakfast, says stress plays a key role in the higher rate of deaths during the holiday season.

“It’s not only the weather in Toledo.

It does get worse and plays into pneumonia and things as well, but being inside, cooped up with nothing to do also puts on pressure and gets that whole anxiety thing started, and that starts out sicknesses in the beginning,” Riggs said.

“I would suggest to take the time to go to a friend or an elderly person, or someone who is ill. They don’t necessarily need to be elderly to have that sickness where they can’t get out. Invite them to a party or just bring them over for cookies and make them a part of your day.”

Riggs says loneliness is not the only contributor to stress. Often, it’s remember-

Signs of Depression As part of the Home for the Holidays program from the Home Instead Senior Care network, following are signs of loneliness and depression to look for in a senior this holiday season: 1.

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10. Thoughts of suicide. Contact a mental health professional immediately. ing loved ones who are no longer here.

“You can probably relate to that by your own stress that you have,” Riggs said.”It may just be a little bit different than your grandparent’s stress, but it’s kind of related because if you’re trying to get ready for the holidays, it’s all that hustle and bustle. Can

I get all the packages? Can I get all the presents? I have to prepare the house here, the decorations, and all of that. All of this is stress.

“Well, with the elderly, on top of all that stress that we have, they start remembering all of their loved ones who have

passed on. It’s maybe their husband or wife, or sometimes their children or their grandchildren, and then especially their friends.

“Both of my parents are gone, but inlaws - they talk about this time of year and how they used to love to get together with their friends. Well, they are in their late 80s and there are only about three couples left, but the friends that they used to go out with and have the Christmas parties are gone, so it’s very stressful for them to try and coordinate - trying to get the gifts, trying to get to their children’s homes and not knowing that their children are all busy. It’s hard for them to ask for help, so that’s where coming into play is, ‘What do I do for my parent if they are getting stressed?’”

Riggs says if you are inviting a senior citizen out for companionship, be tactful.

“Things you can do are, to not offer to take them out to a party, but just say, ‘Mom or Dad, it’s time that we go out to a party.

Plan on going with me’ and take them,” Riggs said.

“Make it about you and not about them.

Make it, ‘I want you to go,’ not ‘Do you want to go?’ because they feel guilty because you are so busy, and they see you busy, so just take the time to say, ‘Come with me. I need you.’ It is about us, you know.

“If you don’t have time, or maybe your parent lives out of state, then there are other alternatives, and that’s where other companies, agencies, like Visiting Angels, or there is respite care in homes. What I would suggest if you don’t have time or you are out of state, then hire someone to go in so that they are not as lonely this time of the year.”

For Home Instead caregiver Gloria Ramsey, the holidays were just around the corner and she saw the signs of depression in her client immediately.

“She was depressed from a fall and just starting to come out of it,” Ramsey said.

So Ramsey tried to coax her into sprucing up the house.

“She just didn’t think she could do it,” the caregiver said. “She told me, ‘If you get all the decorations out, you’ll have to put them all back.’”

So Ramsey hauled one box after another from the elderly woman’s garage. And with each new decoration that Ramsey pulled out, she saw her client’s blue mood lift.

“Now, as soon as Thanksgiving is over, we need to decorate,” Ramsey said. “Most of the decorations she’s had for years, but we’ve also added to the collection with a few new pieces.”

Home Instead Senior Care serving Ottawa County residents can be reached at 419-734-5050. Visiting Angels Senior Homecare can be reached at 419-517-7000.

Health department, law enforcement says, ‘Buzzed driving is drunk driving’ The holidays are a time for celebration, visiting loved ones and reflecting on the year past and the year ahead, yet the holiday spirit can be destroyed in a second by the recklessness of a drunk driver.

This month, the Sandusky County Health Department is joining with highway safety partners and law enforcement organizations across the country to remind everyone that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving, and that drinking and driving don’t mix.

“Whether you’ve had one or one too

many – drinking and driving is never worth the risk,” said Bethany Brown, the Sandusky County Health Department Director of Nursing.

“If you are going to drink, designate a sober driver before the party starts, and encourage your friends and family to always do the same.”

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“While everyone knows that driving a vehicle or riding a motorcycle while impaired seriously jeopardizes your safety and the safety of others on the road around you, we still see far too many lives lost each December,” said Lt. Brent Meredith, Fremont Post Highway Patrol.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 760 people died as a result of drunk driving-related crashes during December 2011.

The Sandusky County Health Department is encouraging people to take steps to ensure their holiday celebrations don’t end in tragedy.

• Designate a sober driver before the celebrations begin; plan a way to get home safely at the end of the night.

• If you are impaired, call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member.

• Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.

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The City of Oregon has completed leaf collection for this season. Thank you for your patience with pick up throughout the changeable weather conditions. Any additional leaves MUST be bagged for trash pick up. Please limit each bag to 40 pounds or less. Please do not pile leaves in the streets or ditches. The City suggests that you use your leaves for compost or bedding for your garden areas.The City of Oregon wishes to thank all residents for their continued cooperation In making this a successful Leaf Pick-up Season!

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St. Boniface students grateful for family, pets, pumpkin pie Parents topped the list of blessings St. Boniface students are thankful for, followed closely by brothers and sisters, pets and pumpkin pie.

The annual feast was prepared by students and teachers and shared with invited guests. Over plates packed with turkey and all the trimmings, the school family and their guests shared what they were thankful for, and their favorite parts of the feast.

“I’m thankful for ASL (American Sign Language)” said Savannah Hetrick, “so I can talk to my grandparents.” Madison Petersen said she is grateful for her parents, as did Stevie Heschel and James JohnsonKonoff. Seamus McHale is thankful for his sister, and Josh Johnson “That Pepper (the lost family cat) came home.”

Some students said they enjoyed preparing the homemade dishes the most, while others said they liked eating them even more, particularly the pumpkin pie.

All had fun sharing the meal with their teachers and guests from St. Boniface and Our Lady of Lourdes parish.

Principal Milagros Greggila said, “What can I say? I’m thankful for this school, for so many reasons.”

“My favorite part of the feast is listening to the students tell about their favorite parts, and what they’re thankful for,” said teacher Theresa Radsick.

St. Boniface Catholic School serves students in grades pre K-6 of all religions, racial, ethnic and income backgrounds. For information, call the school office at 419898-1340 or visit www.ourstb.com.

Winter Wonderland “Winter Wonderland” will come alive at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds for two weekends, Dec. 12-15 and 19-22.

For those who wish to enjoy the experience from their vehicles, drive-thru tours will be available Thursday through Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Walk through visits, available Friday and Saturday from 6-9 p.m., include visits with Santa, a craft show, kids’ activities, horse rides and more.

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Walleye fans are being asked to bring new or gently used coats for any age to the game against Evansville Dec. 14. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The Salvation Army will help distribute the coats. For tickets or more information, call 419-725-WALL or visit www.toledowalleye.com.

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Blue Christmas Ashland Church, 2350 Starr Ave., Oregon, will hold a special service for those who are feeling “blue” during this holiday season Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m.

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Recently, members gathered to decorate the annual PRIZM Christmas tree featured at The Toledo Club’s annual “Parade of Trees.” The 9-foot tree, which features a Winter Woodland theme, is on display evenings starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17-19. The club is located at 235 14th St, Toledo.

Bids will be taken on all trees through Dec. 31, with proceeds to benefit local non-profit organizations and causes.

Visitors to the display will also enjoy entertainment by local school choirs; a buffet dinner is available for purchase.

For information visit www.MyPrizm. com, call 419-931-8732 or email prizm@ bex.net.

Parade of Trees set Being creative and celebrating creativity by sharing your talents and breaking bread together are not unusual activities for members of PRIZM Creative Community, a local non-profit 501 c. 3 for the visual and

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Toledo German Christmas Service Dec. 22, 3 p.m., First St. John Lutheran Church, 2471 Seaman St. Teutonia Mannerchor and Damenchor will perform. Free-will offering and reception to follow.

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. at 2075 Kelsey Ave. Residents who live within the boundaries of Starr, the RR tracks (Belt Street), Dearborn and Lemert, Seaman to the I-280 Bridge and any surrounding neighbors/ business owners are also welcome.

Block Watch 420-C Meeting Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 601 Nevada, the 4th Thurs. of every month from 6-7:30 p.m.

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.

Oregon Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 16, 11:30-5:30 p.m., Mercy St. Charles Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave. Theology with Toast meets the 2nd Wed. of the month at 10 a.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S Wynn Rd. Info: Alice at 419-698-0405.

Catholics Returning Home, a six-week series facilitating informed sharing and an update of the Catholic faith for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers about returning to the church will meet Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium. For info, call the parish office at 419-693-1150 or Carol at 419691-3562.

Senior Book Discussion Group meets the 1st Thursday of most months, 2:15-3:15 p.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. No registration is required. On Jan. 2, the group will discuss, “The Shoemaker’s Wife,” by Adriana Trigiani. Books are available at the library circulation desk for extended check-out. For info, call 419-259-5250.

Storytimes at the Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., include: Family Storytime (ages 6 months-6 years) Tues. at 7 p.m.; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) every Wed. at 10 a.m. and Babytime (ages 6-24 months) every Thurs. at 10 a.m.. For info, call 419-259-5250 or visit www.toledolibrary.org.

“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.”

Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society, 1133 Grasser St. is open Thurs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: www.ojhs.org.

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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.

Genoa Red Cross Blood Drive, Dec. 18, 1-6 p.m., St. John United Church of Christ, 1213 Washington.

Food-for-Fines will continue through the end of the year at the Genoa Library. Patrons who have overdue materials may pay their fines with nonperishable food items, which will be donated to the Elmore and Genoa food pantries. Lost materials may not be paid for with food items.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs visit the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. the 3rd Wed. of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Children may practice their oral reading skills by reading aloud to the dogs. Storytimes for preschoolage children are held Tues. at 11 a.m.; Morning Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Thurs. of the month at 9:30 a.m.; Evening Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7 p.m.; Adult Craft Classes offered the 1st Mon. of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call the library at 419855-3380 to register.

Genoa Senior Center 514 Main St., serves lunch Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. (call 419-855-4491 for reservations). Card playing Mon. & Wed. at 12:30 p.m.; blood sugar checks offered the 2nd Wed. of the month; bingo Mon. at 9:30 a.m.

Lake Twp. Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by the fire department auxiliary every 3rd Mon. of the month, 5-7 p.m., Fire Station 1, 4505 Walbridge Rd.

Walbridge Salvation Army Angel Tree Pickup will be held Dec. 16 and 17 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Route 795 Campus of Mainstreet Church, 5465 Moline Martin Rd., Walbridge.

New Hats, Mittens, Gloves & Scarves will be collected until Dec. 18 at The Skillet, Walbridge Night Club, 7-Eleven, Nietta’s, Walbridge Barber Shop, Vito’s Pizza, Bubbles & Bones, Pat & Mike’s Barber Shop, Walbridge Laundry Mat, Tap Room, The State Bank, Subway, W. F. Smithers, 3 Cheers, Can Do Credit Union, Senior Center at Main Street Church, Dollar General and Walbridge Library.

Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., offers the following programs: Family Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Arts & Crafts for kids of all ages Wed. at 4 p.m. For info, call 419-666-9900 or visit wcdpl.org.

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Monthly Food Distribution for city residents Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the Josie Reinhart Community Center, located behind the Northwood Municipal Building (Parking Lot C), 6000 Wales Rd. Fish Fry every Fri., 5-7:45 p.m., Northwood VFW 2984. Featuring fish, steaks, shrimp and chicken.

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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.

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Tomorrow is promised to no one, and so we really do not know when our last day might be. How would we live today differently if we knew it was going to be our last? What are we putting off that we would regret not saying or doing if we were to die this very day? In the United States, over 7000 people die every day. How many of them missed opportunities to live and love each day fully? Each and every day is special and irreplaceable, and comes with unique opportunities.

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

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22 THE PRESS DECEMBER 16, 2013 OREGON – An unknown suspect stole a 2011 Cadillac Escalade belonging to Troy Neff from a parking lot in the 3500 block of Navarre Ave., on Nov. 26.

• Someone entered a backyard in the 1800 block of Sugarbush Rd., and took four wheelers on Nov. 23.

• An unknown suspect broke into a business at 3165 Navarre Ave., and damaged several counters and doors on Nov. 26.

• Someone threw eggs at a home in the 4100 block of Brown Rd. on Nov 24. No damage reported.

• An unknown suspect took a jewelry box containing rings, a necklace and iPod from a bedroom in the 2900 block of Springtime Dr., on Oct. 14.

• A CD player was stolen from a vehicle in the 2800 block of Navarre Ave., on Nov. 29.

• An unknown suspect entered a vehicle in the 3000 block of Navarre Ave. on Nov. 29 and took a GPS and sunglasses.

• An unknown suspect broke glass on a rear storm door in the 3800 block of Starr Ave., on Nov. 28.

• An unknown suspect entered an unattached garage in the 2700 block of Starr Ave., and took Christmas décor and an air conditioner on Nov. 24.

Police Beats • An unknown suspect entered a vehicle in the 2700 block of Pickle Rd. and damaged the dash trying to remove the stereo on Nov. 29.

• An unknown suspect broke into a vehicle in the 4100 block of Pickle Rd. on Dec. 1 and took cash.

• An unknown suspect entered an unattached garage in the 2600 block of Gladhaven Dr., on Nov. 1 and took riding and non-riding lawn mowers.

• Unknown suspect(s) siphoned gas from a car in the 3700 block of Navarre Ave. on Dec. 2.

• Suspect kicked in a door of a house in the 4900 block of Bay Shore Rd. and took various tools on Nov. 27.

• An unknown suspect took an unattended purse containing $200 in the 3300 block of Navarre Ave. on Dec. 3.

• An unknown suspect took $400 from the cash register at Walmart, 3721 Navarre Ave., while change was being counted on Dec. 4.

• Two unknown suspects stole $200 from a victim at Gordon Foods, 3928 Navarre Ave., while the clerk was making change on Dec. 4.

• Unknown suspect(s) took a ladder and aluminum gutters from a yard in the 600 block of Grasser St. on Nov. 30.

LAKE TWP. – A 42-inch television, laser printer, i-Phone and firearm were reported stolen Dec. 6 from a residence in the 3300 block of Walbridge Road.

• A resident of the 26000 block Lemoyne Road on Dec. 9 reported someone obtained her credit card number and unauthorized purchases.

• Charles Babcock, 20, Northwood, was charged Dec. 9 with disorderly conduct after police received a report he was spreading artificial blood around a residence.

• Christina Myrice, 36, Millbury, was charged Dec. 9 with inducing panic.

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Congratulations Pamela Sherer on completing the OSU Master Gardener Program!

Happy 98th Birthday Virginia St. John Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Great-Great Grandmother Teacher, Artist

• Thomas R. Switzer, 22, Perrysburg, was charged Dec. 8 with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and having an open container in a vehicle after a traffic stop.

• Scott M. Honsberger, 28, Millbury, was charged with escape Dec. 7 after he reportedly fled from a patrol vehicle when police executed an arrest warrant.

• Kenneth L. Watt, 25, Toledo, was charged Dec. 6 with obstructing official business after giving police false personal information following a vehicular accident.

• Five teens were charged with underage consumption Dec. 6 during a traffic stop: Jalen S. Dancer, 18, Perrysburg; Clayton R. Vandevoorde, 19, Perrysburg; Alexander Lantz, 18, Perrysburg; Kole G. Patterson, 19, Perrysburg, and Jyscinda L. Kendall, 18, Bryan, O. were charged.

WOOD CO - A resident of the 100 block of East Front Street in Pemberville on Dec. 4 reported an unauthorized transfer of $765 from his checking account.

He told deputies he didn’t know who the money was sent to.

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May 15th Perrysburg, OH. Parents: Autumn & Max Rodriquez Grandparents: Rick & Tia Jones, Ed & Judy Rodriquez

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Love ~ Bill, Heather, Nick & Nolan

Dear Louise (Mom), Debbie, Sandy & Linda: We Love and Miss you girls so much but please don’t shed a tear because the three of us will be spending Christmas with Jesus this year!

Love: Bob (Daddy), Rob & Mike

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In Loving Memory of Sherry Jane Hymore 12-18-46 ~ 12-13-11

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Cheryl & Terry Leiser of East Toledo and Deb & John Lisk of Waterville are excited to announce the engagement of their children, Sara and Patrick.

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It’s been two years since you left us to spend eternity with The Lord. The many beautiful memories of you remain in our hearts forever. You brought joy and understanding to all who had the pleasure to know you. Not a day goes by without thoughts of you...We miss you so much.

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God gave a gift to the world when you were born - a person who loves, who cares, who sees a person’s need and fills it, someone who touches each life she enters.

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So that others have time to appreciate you as much as WE do, Happy 70th Birthday Alice!

Love Always, Your angel in heaven Kelly, your children Sharon, TERESA, & James, your 8 Grandchildren & 4 Great Granddaughters and the rest of your friends and family.

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GenoaBank will invest $2.4 million in Sylvania Township to build its seventh location in Northwest Ohio.

The new location will be at 5501 Monroe Street. A groundbreaking is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The branch is expected to be opened for business in July.

“We are eager for the opportunity to expand the GenoaBank brand. This Sylvania branch will provide access for both existing and newly-won customers”, stated Martin P. Sutter, president and CEO. “This investment provides tangible proof of the strength of our organization and our commitment to growing our brand to meet the needs of our customers.”

The new branch location will include three drive-up lanes, a drive-up ATM and will be a full-service banking facility with generous office space available to meet with customers and to accommodate their commercial lending, investment, and mortgage financing needs.

GenoaBank, founded in 1902, has assets of $269 million and operates branch offices in Genoa, Elmore, Maumee, Millbury, Oregon, and Rossford.

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New salon opens Since before stylist Jessica Myers went to beauty school she aspired to own her own salon and with the help of her husband and co-owner, Jason Myers, they made that aspiration a reality. JM Beaut’e is located at the former PT Services clinic in Genoa. The new renovations bring a fresh sophistication with a modern flare to this salon which offers a full range of services including hair, makeup and air brush makeup, manicure, pedicures, gel nails, acrylic nails, facial waxing and formal wedding packages with on-site services.

Walk-ins for all services are welcome.

Salon hours are Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. JM Beaut’e will hold a grand opening on Jan. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Prizes for the first 20 people and other drawings will be held throughout the day. The phone number is 419-707-5800 or you can reach them on Facebook.

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Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. The office is located at 4202 Navarre Ave., directly across from Pearson Park.

Organizations helped through Warm Heart/Warm Hands include Hannah’s Socks, the East Toledo Family Center, the East Toledo YMCA, Aurora House, Genoa Schools, Oregon Schools, Mom’s House and Head Start to name a few. ********** GenoaBank last week sponsored a field trip for 120 area students to Imagination Station through the Adopt-a-School program.

Fifth-graders from Lake Middle School took their learning beyond the classroom with the science center’s hands-on exhibits, activities and demonstration.

For the past two years, GenoaBank has supported Imagination Station’s Adopta-School program by providing designated funds for the following school districts: Genoa, Lake, Maumee, Northwood, Rossford and Woodmore.

Schools are facing fiscal challenges, budgets are being cut and field trips are being canceled. The Adopt-a-School program gives corporations and foundations a way of directly impacting the children in their community by providing them with field trips to Imagination Station.

Teachers from public, private, parochial and charter schools in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan can apply online at imaginationstationtoledo.org/adopt-aschool or call 419-244-2674.

536 W. Yeasting 1 floor, 4 bedrms. $123,000

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

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number 1800-669-9777, for the hearing impaired is 1-800-347-3739. *Equal Housing Opportunity*

Call Becky Lauer, Secure Realty, 419-637-2738

House for Rent. North of Alexis, west of Douglas. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. Freshly decorated, screened porch, garage, fireplace, air conditioned. Gas budget $97. No smoking, no pets.

Credit check. $1,150 per month, plus deposit. 419-787-6921 or 734-848-9446 Oregon, 2652 Hayden, handyman special, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, needs work. Attached 1.5 car, concrete drive, $35,000 cash. 567-249-7566

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For more information Call:

Annette Breno, CRS, GRI, Zpro (419)944-7282

Real Estate For Sale 509 Main Street Lindsey, Ohio 43442 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,214 sq.ft.

Newly renovated!

www.annettebrenorealtor.com

5754 Home Lane Toledo, Oh. 43623 2-bed, ready to move in.

126 N. Decant Road Curtice, Oh. 43412 3 Acres w/pole barn

NEW LISTING! 2102 BIRCHARD Brick Beauty!

Completely Remodeled.

Beautifully maintained, 3 bd., 1.5 bath, + stool in clean dry bsmt. rec. rm. Hdwd.

Floors, beautiful Mstr. Suite w/half bath.

Newer deck, furnace, A/C & H2o tank, windows & doors & more. Fenced. Low utilities. MUST C inside. It’s a “10”!

301 Meadow Lane Walbridge, Ohio 43465 3-bed, brick ranch Lots & Land 457 Clubhouse Reno Beach 5-Lots $5,500.

2.88 acres 10050 Corduroy Curtice, Oh $32,000.

Walbridge 3 bed, newer flooring, furnace, H2o tank. Dbl. lot, bsmt., shed, Free Warranty, Close to Oregon, Rossford, PBurg. Just $44,900. Seller will help with closing costs.

4 Unit Apt. Reduced-NOW $53,000 $16,000 annual income.

5 ACRE PARCELS, OREGON - $30’s

418 Beachview Reno Beach 10 - Lots $6,000.

St Rt 579 East side of Railroad Williston, Ohio 43468 11.75 acres $62,000.

Ohio Real Estate Auctions Ken Belkofer 419-277-3635

Just the fax: Fax items before Wednesday, noon to The Workplace at 419-836-1319, email to zoz@presspublications.com or send to The Press, Box 169, Millbury, OH 43447.

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THE PRESS, DECEMBER 16, 2013

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

3-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse, Millbury, washer/dryer hookup, all electric, $700 first month/plus deposit. No pets/smoking. 419-2061169 41 Teachout, Curtice, Nice 11/2 Story, 2 Bath, Country Lot, Garage, $800./mo., + deposit. No Pets.

419-377-0096 840 Forsythe Duplex, lower 2 bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator supplied and maintained, you pay all utilities, $450/mo. + deposit.

No Pets.419-698-3430

840½ Forsythe, Duplex, small upper, 2 bed, refrigerator, range, washer/dryer supplied/maintained, new windows, $400 mo.+Deposit/Lease.

419-698-3430 Bar Maids needed, 419-855-3040 Clay Center, Studio apartment for rent. 419-308-4991

Move-In Specials on Select Homes!

6 Months Free Lot Rent!

Nice Selection of New & Pre-Owned Homes!

East 1320 Mott, 4-bedroom, FR, LR, new paint/carpet/kitchen/bathroom, washer/dryer hookups, offstreet parking, $600/month plus deposit and utilities, no pets. 419-6913074

2 & 3 Bedroom

East 2 bed house, 1205 Kelsey, new carpet, bath, floors, paint, basement, refrigerator/stove/washer/dryer furnished and maintained, water and garbage paid, No Pets, $550/mo., deposit same. Bob 419-698-3430

Contact Walnut Hills/Deluxe

419-666-3993

East 3-bedroom lower $425/month, 3 bedroom upper $425/month 2 bedroom lower $400/month 1.5 bedroom upper $325/month plus deposit/utilities. appliances, washer/dryer hookups, no pets.

419-691-3074

East Side, 2 bedrooms, Starr & Nevada area, $550/mo. w/$300 deposit. Call 419-843-6655.

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

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number 1800-669-9777, for the hearing impaired is 1-800-347-3739. *Equal Housing Opportunity*

1341 Penny Lane, Millbury, Apt A Totally Remodeled 1024 SqFt twinplex, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, appliances , washer/dryer hookup, no pets/smoking, water included, electric heat, full basement, $650/month plus electric 419-309-0398

1941 Nevada-East Toledo, 1-bedroom upper, W/D hookup, heat, water, stove and fridge included. 3 camera security system, $370/month plus deposit. Credit check, no smokers. 419-320-6545.

3-bedroom apartment $635/month, Cedar Run Apartments. 419-6912499

3-Bedroom, 1-bath, 2-car garage, large deck, new furnace, new hot water heater, new roof, includes stove, East Toledo $700 per month includes water 419-215-7061

East Toledo, 1 or 2 bedroom, No Pets, Stove/Fridge furnished. $325 for 1 bed & $425 for 2 bed + deposit.

419-698-1896 East Toledo, 2 bedroom house, garage, fenced in yard, basement, enclosed porch, water included, $575/mo., 960 Berry 419-697-0611 East Toledo, 3 bedroom lower unit apartment with basement and off street parking, all utilities included, $650/mo., 2218 Caledonia, 419-6970611 East Toledo, Genesee Street 1-bedroom upper apartment, $475/month, all utilities furnished, near bus line, no pets.

Butler Street Nice Large 2 bedroom upper, $410/mo., + utilities.

1 small pet considered Caledonia Street 1 bedroom upper $375/mo., + utilities 419-698-9058 East, 1151 Woodville, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 2.5 car garage, newly redone, $600/mo, possible land contract. 419-367-8603 Elmore, 3-bedroom, basement, A/C, stove, w/d hookup, no smoking/pets, $675 plus deposit.

419-862-2832

GENOA 1 Bedroom Upper and 1 Bedroom Lower $390/mo. each, + utilities, no pets. 419-862-2000

Large East Side 2-bedroom, 634 Leonard, fenced in back yard, across from Prentice Park, $395/month plus deposit, call for appointment. 419-467-0308 or 419691-4590.

Northwood, Woodmore Street, 3bedroom, washer/dryer hookups, $550/month plus deposit, no pets.

419-691-8404

OREGON, 3 bedroom, basement, garage, no pets, 2628 Northvale, $700/mo + deposit/lease. 419-8367163 or 419-261-4411 WALBRIDGE 2 bedroom apt., freshly painted and cleaned throughout, nice kitchen and living room, large basement w/washer/dryer hookups, and room for exercise equipment, non-smokers, no pets. $575/mo. 419-250-9507 WALBRIDGE-2 bedroom upper duplex, 219 E. Perry, $525/mo. +Deposit/Utilities, No smokers/pets.

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Deadline: Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. 419-836-2221 or 1-800-300-6158 classified@presspublications.com - (Closed Fridays) Delivered to - 36,047 Homes, businesses and newstands in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky & Wood Counties

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

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COPPER COVE APTS.

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Hairdresser position open at Combing Attractions. Under new management. Booth rent only, $125 per week, 1st week Free, For full details contact Mandie 419-944-7454.

Wheeling Street Is Open

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Home for rent/sale. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room, living room, kitchen, appliances, full basement. 3637 Burton Ave., West Toledo. $600/mo., + utilities.

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#1 RE/MAX Stacey Erard in 419-944-9928 Northern Ohio Email: serard@metrotoledohomes.com 610 Roxbury, Oregon $169,900 4 unit apartment complex in Yorktown Village

358 Van Buren, Oregon $49,000 3 bed, full part fin bsmt. affordable

619 Roxbury, Oregon $169,900 4 unit apartment complex in Yorktown Village

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

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Oregon, 1905 Metz, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, car port, large shed, all appliances, $775./mo., + deposit/utilities, 419-343-3421 Oregon, 2010 Blandin, 2 bedroom, $600/mo. + deposit, No Pets, 419-691-3468

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Oregon home, 3 bedroom, $900/mo. + deposit. 419-466-3330

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Paid Tolls! Sounds too good to be true? Triple Crown is in need of Owner Operators. Class A CDL and late model tractor needed. Or we have lease purchase program Call today! 888-992-5609 MECHANICS This position involves mounting cranes, electrical wiring, blueprint reading, fabrication/alterations of frames and sub-frames, installation of mechanical parts. Experience with air/electric hand tools, small crane and mechanical hoist operation, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting, and gas metal arc welding. Must be able to work in fast pace environment. Positions are 1st shift with over time and are long term temp to hire, $11.00-$14.00/hr based on skill. Must provide own basic hand tools. Stop in the Manpower office at 316 W. Dussel Dr. Maumee or email resume to: heatherwanshon@manpower.com or call MANPOWER 419-893-4413

Northwood and Oregon Industrial Openings We are recruiting for entry level assembly and manufacturing jobs. Great Opportunity for long term positions that can possibly lead to hire with an increase in pay. Pay rate is $8.00 per hour.

2nd and 3rd shift openings available. Drug and Bkg checks will be conducted. HS Diploma or GED is required.

Call MANPOWER for appointment and mention this ad. 419-893-4413 Part-Time closer with ability to work opening shift, possible Saturdays. Call 419-661-1997.

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

OTTAWA COUNTY ENGINEERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE is accepting applications for the full time position of Highway Department Superintendent.

A detailed job description, which includes an application, is available on the County web site at www.co.ottawa.oh.us/ employmentopps.htm To be considered for the position, return a completed application and a copy of your Class â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? CDL driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license to the Ottawa County Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 315 Madison Street, Room 106, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452,

by December 30, 2013.

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RN and LPN Lutheran Home at Toledo, a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society has an immediate need for a fulltime 3rd shift RN or LPN for our short term skilled care unit. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, every other week-end and alternating holidays. Current OH licensure required.

Experience in skilled care is preferred. LHAT provides an excellent wage and benefit package. Qualified candidates can fill out an application at: Lutheran Home at Toledo 131 N. Wheeling Street Toledo, OH 43605 EOE

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Are you in need of care for yourself or a loved one?

I can provide the help you need for all levels of patients, including alzheimer's. Qualified, experienced and CNA certified. Count on me to assist you with rehab or respite care of any kind. Available most days for 4 hours or more. Call and we will assess your needs. 419-720-9234 Child care provided in my Oregon home or your home, volunteer parttime at Lucas County Children Services, references and very reasonable. Robin 567-218-4251 Experienced Caregiver, Excellent References, Full or Part-Time, 419-269-5402

Experienced IT Professional looking for FT work, college degree with management experience.

Please call 419-350-3132 Handy Man looking for Work Home repairs, Painting, Concrete, Plumbing, Siding, Windows, Gas Lines, Sub pumps.

24 years experience and fully insured.

419-307-0548 I do elderly care-home assistance , part-time. References upon request.

419-836-5293 I will work any shift. Reliable transportation. Any hours, any days. I am willing to do most any kind of work.

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TLC, does your loved one need quality care? 20 years experience caring for elderly, CHHA, CR/PN, Leave message for Helen 419-5429619 or 330-759-6814

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

Disabled father with MS, lost income needs help for Christmas, Two Teens. 419-691-3912

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

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

Family with dog needs house to rent 6-9mths in Genoa, Millbury or Woodville. Need basement. 2 or 3 bedrooms. Need February 1st. 419855-0060.

Farmland wanted to rent, cash rent or shares. Call 419-266-6420 or 419-266-0127.

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Anyone interested in applying for Plumbing and Pipefitting and Heating and Air Conditioning apprenticeship programs should make application (Monday thru Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM) for possible placement on the eligibility list for the year 2014. Applications may be obtained at the Apprentice Office on 7560 Caple, Northwood, OH 43619 You must submit proof of the following qualifications: 1] AGE: A minimum of 18 yrs. Of age (Copy of State Birth Certificate, Valid Drivers License, and Social Security Card Required) 2] EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent (GED) (copies of High School GRADE TRANSCRIPT or GED Certification paper of test results is required)â&#x20AC;Ś A ten dollar [$ 10.00] non-refundable application fee must be paid upon receipt of Application Form.

For further information, please call: PIPING INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER (419) 666-7482 [The Piping Industry Tng. Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and other school administered programs]

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4 kittens, 3 months old are looking for their forever home, 2 must stay together. Indoors only. Small adoption fee. 419-343-8876 Adorable 14 week old kitten, playful & cuddly, needs a good home, accepting donation. Call 419691-5966 or 419-322-8697 Australian Shepard Puppies, 2 males, 1 female, 2 tri and 1 mural, 419-367-5045

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Happy Howl-a-days! My name is Poison and I was surrendered to the Lucas County Canine Care & Control. I am about 1-2 years old and I love everyone. 50+ of my canine friends and I are currently looking for homes at Lucas County Canine Care & Control - 410 S Erie St. Tol. - 419.213.2800. Now open Mon- Fri 11-7, and Sat-Sun 11-5. If you are missing your dog PLEASE come and walk through the kennels. Photos of stray dogs, as well as adoptable dogs can be viewed on PetHarbor.com. You can also check out the LCCC&C on Facebook and Petfinder.com. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always looking to recruit volunteers as well as donations for the dogs. Share the love and adopt a shelter dog today! Please vote for our v o l u n t e e r v i d e o o n contest.shelterme.com and help spread the word!

4 Michelin snow studless tires mounted on BMW Z4 wheels, XM+S 300, 225/50 R16, 3/16â&#x20AC;?-1/4â&#x20AC;? tread remains, w/ BMW storage covers, $200 for set. 419-902-6511 Cadillac Head Gasket Repair Is your Northstar engine losing coolant? Have it tested free at TMZ Automotive. 419-837-9700.

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(10 minutes east of the Woodville Mall). EOE

NOTICE We will hold the yearly Allen Township BZA and Commission Board organization meeting on January 7, 2014, 7:00pm at 21030 W. Toledo St., Williston, OH. We will elect chairpersons and a secretary for each Board.

We will also review the proposed Resolution changes. We have an alternate seat open on the Commission Board if any resident in Allen Township is interested please contact the Zoning Inspector Nancy Sabin at 419-351-1561.

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1997 Ford E-350 Shuttle Bus, 22 Seat, V-10. Gas, Auto, Low Miles, $5,000. 419-661-1997

TUES., Dec. 31, 2013,

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

SELLING ORDER: RING #1 will start with Equipment @ 9:37 AM & RING #2 will start selling @ 11:07 AM with the Furniture, Lawn Equip, Tools, Guns & Handicap Items!

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