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Lake sends $2 million bill to the state By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com

Walleye's toss for a cause A record-breaking number of teddy bears and other stuffed toys were collected during the Toledo Walleye's annual Teddy Bear Toss event presented by BCSN. Walleye forward Austin Wuthrich scored the goal that had fans tossing nearly 3,000 stuffed animals onto the ice. Pictured, players Mike Leone and Jared Nightingale were among those who helped pack the stuffed animals into bags for distribution. The toys went to the Salvation Army of NW Ohio, Lucas County Children's Services, Wood County Children's Services, Toledo Police and Fire, Family House, and Aurora House. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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Lake Erie Waterkeeper Sandy Bihn, as moderator of the Lake Erie Improvement’s Association forum on Lake Erie, introduced a guest who was not a scheduled speaker — State Senator Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green). In 2015, Gardner co-sponsored Senate Bill One, which banned the application of manure and fertilizer on frozen ground. “Randy has continuously been a great advocate for Lake Erie and he does his very best for us in a very difficult environment because of all the different conflicts that can happen,” Bihn said. Bihn then turned to Gardner asking “Is that fair?” Bihn knew Gardner’s challenge was finding a balance between Lake Erie environmentalists, businesses and agriculture, which is taken much of the blame for causing toxic harmful algal blooms in the lake’s Western Basin. Gardner responded that her comment “was fair.” Gardner arrived just before Verna Harrison spoke about similar environmen-

tal issues affecting Chesapeake Bay, and the senator brought up the idea of another funding source to keep Lake Erie healthy — a statewide bond issue. There is nothing on the ballot yet—he’s just seeking discussion and feedback. “The one issue I’m going to raise, and I know it creates some disagreement, even in the environmental natural resources pro-Lake Erie community, and that’s the issue of whether we should have a statewide bond issue to help with the clean water issue,” Gardner told about 100 guests who attended the forum and packed into the

Catawba Island Club. “I believe the answer to that is ‘yes.’ I don’t have all the answers as to exactly what that bond issue ought to promote and fund, but I do agree with the Healthy Water Ohio Report, where a lot of organizations came together — nature conservancy, farm bureau and many others to basically say this lake is important to us,” Gardner continued. “Clean water is important enough that there is more to invest in, in this state. Whether it’s combined sewer overflows, or wastewater, or drinking water plants, or dredging issues, or agricultural support, or part of all the above — whatever that might be, I believe we have a conservative state when it comes to bond indebtedness, we have the capacity to do this, and we can do more for a precious resource that provides over $10 million of economic impact and affects so many small businesses and tens of thousands of small business jobs. “Some people ask whether we can afford this. I would ask small business people especially, and their families that are affected by whether this lake is as healthy as it

An invoice for about $2 million being sent to the Ohio Department of Education by the Lake school board will never be paid. Lake board members and the administration contend the funds would have better served taxpayers by not being diverted to charter schools. The invoice figure represents the amount of funds deducted by the state from Lake’s basic state aid for fiscal years 2006 through 2015 for charter school students living in the Lake district, Jeff Carpenter, Lake treasurer, said. The board Wednesday voted on a resolution expressing its frustration with how the state administers and funds charter schools. The resolution and the invoice requesting reimbursement of the funding will be sent to Columbus. Carpenter said the district’s charter school deduction for FY 2015 was $335,556. Save for FY 2014, when the deduction was $393,407, the deduction amount has climbed every year since FY 2006 when the deduction was $82,121. “This is starting to gain some momentum and public school districts are starting to do this, sending these invoices. They’re not going to be paid, of course. But we’re just trying to send a message that we’ve had enough of these charter school fiascoes,” Carpenter said. Statewide, charter schools “extract” about $1 billion annually from public schools, the resolution says. It criticizes the state for its “lack of capacity to effectively monitor and police the Charter School industry” and says charter schools in Ohio have demonstrated an overall low academic performance. Carpenter said charter schools often have lower expenses than public schools. For example, it costs the Lake district about $900,000 annually to maintain its bus fleet while charter schools typically don’t incur large transportation expenses. Last month, Gov. John Kasich signed a bill that reforms charter schools, saying that while the state was proud of “high-performContinued on page 2

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Continued from front page can be, can they afford it anymore? And, I would say we owe our best to help promote this special asset. So let’s not let our disagreements get in the way to finding a way of coming together if we can in 2016 and make another important step.” Gardner credited not only the environmental experts in attendance, but business representatives, many of whom paid a fee for the right to attend the continental breakfast and forum. “Obviously, a tremendous assemblage of people who are concerned about Ohio’s most precious natural asset and you’d really probably want to stop meeting like this, right? But, you’d probably love to,” Gardner joked. “We have to, because there is really so much work to do and I’m also pleased to be under the leadership of (LEIA President) Jim Stouffer, who is perhaps our business leader in this area who has been really significant and important in the cause of a cleaner Lake Erie. “The reason we’ve gotten at least some of the attention we have at the state level is in large part because of a lot of people in this room, and I want to acknowledge that. You matter very much and this conference matters. I know there are things that have been expressed today that can make a real difference for our lake and our region, so thank you for what you do. There is no question there is more to do.” Speakers included State Representative Steve Arndt, former Ohio Sea Grant Executive Director Dr. Jeff Reutter, Dr. Andrew Solocha of the University of Toledo, Larry Antosch of the Ohio Farm Bureau, Pam Taylor of the Environmentally Concerned Citizens of South Central Michigan, Greg Baneck of Outagame County, Wisconsin, and Harrison. Western Basin “Impaired” Also presented to guests were two letters, including one signed by many of the same people present at the forum and written to Tinka G. Hyde, Director of the U.S. EPA Water Division, concerning the EPA’s deferral to consider the Western Lake Erie basin “impaired,” which would qualify it for federal funds. It was dated October 22.

ing charter schools” there were too many that “haven’t been serving our kids with the quality they deserve.” Toby N. Lichtle, a spokesman for the Ohio Department of Education, declined to comment on the resolution and said the department doesn’t establish funding for schools. Carpenter said the Lake administration doesn’t oppose charter schools per se but questions why so many charter schools that consistently under perform still receive public funding. “In our area the Toledo School for the Performing Arts is very effective,” he said. “We have no problem with a kid who has talent going to that particular school to maximize his or her talent. That’s what’s best for the kid. But to go to these other charter schools that are on academic watch or academic emergency and to get the dollars yanked from us; that’s where we get upset. That’s not good for kids and not good for taxpayers.” Damon Asbury, director of legislative services for the Ohio School Boards Association, said the OSBA, as of last week, was notified of four other school districts seeking reimbursements from the state.

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A silent auction, donations, and matching funds by Jack's Superette, Curtice, helped raise $1,210 for the Oregon Health and Welfare Christmas Basket Program. Winners of the silent auction were Joe and Lisa Miller of Jerusalem Township. A special thank you went to to Budweiser and Miller Lite for their generosity, making the toy drive possible. Pictured are assistant store manager Derek Bailey and cashier Maggie Emlinger. (Photo courtesy of Maggi Dandar) The second letter, dated November 17, was the response from Hyde’s office addressed to National Wildlife Federation and Clean Water 2 Manager Frank Szollosi. The U.S. EPA’s response stated that they are “continuing to discuss the matter” and provide assistance to the Ohio EPA. The letter, signed by Peter Swenson, Chief of the U.S. EPA’s Watersheds and Wetlands Branch in Chicago, continued, “Solving the problem of harmful algal

blooms in the WLEB (Western Lake Erie Basin) will require an international effort. As you may be aware, the United States and Canada share the responsibility for developing nutrient loading targets and action plans under Annex 4 of the International Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.” The U.S. EPA’s letter said it would develop a domestic action plan by 2018 to help meet phosphorous load reduction targets that have been set for Lake Erie.

On Dec. 14, Democrat Pete Gerken filed nominating petitions for re-election as Lucas County Commissioner. Gerken was elected as Lucas County Commissioner in 2005 after defeating longtime incumbent Harry Barlos. Currently, he serves on the executive board and the board of directors for the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO). In addition, he serves as chair of both the CCAO Metro Committee and Lucas County Solid Waste District Board and is a member of the board of directors for the Lucas County Land Bank, Lucas County Plan Commission, and the Lucas County Investment Advisory Board. Gerken worked for Jeep/ DaimlerChrysler as a member of the United Auto Workers (UAW) for 30 years. In December 2004, he retired as co-administrator of the UAW Daimler-Chrysler Ohio Training Center.

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Four Eastwood grads get highest national honor Eastwood FFA members Kirsten Ameling, Josh Isaacson, Lane Kemner, and Garrett Tuck received the American FFA Degree. All the degree recipients are 2014 graduates of Eastwood High School. The American Degree is the highest achievement in FFA, and less than one percent of FFA members earn the degree. In order to achieve the American FFA Degree, FFA members must be at least 12 months removed from high school, must have completed numerous FFA and community service activities, and must have earned a minimum of $10,000 from their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. Ameling’s SAE projects consisted of raising and marketing beef cattle. She participated as a part of the Greenhand Quiz, Agricultural Communications, and General Livestock Career Development Event (CDE) teams. She also attended National and State FFA Conventions. She is currently a sophomore at Butler Community College in Kansas, majoring in Agricultural Business. Ameling is the daughter of Dean and Heather Ameling and Brian and Jennie Ruckstuhl. Isaacson’s SAE projects consisted of raising market hogs and working at Lang Farms. He participated as part of the Rural

Soil and Parliamentary Procedure CDE teams. He also attended National FFA Convention, State FFA Convention, and served as a chapter officer. He is currently a sophomore at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, majoring in Agricultural Business. Isaacson is the son of Jim and Diane Ritterbach. Kemner’s SAE projects consisted of working at Kemner farms as well as raising corn, soybeans, and market animals. While in high school, he was a member of the General Livestock, Meat Evaluation, and Agronomy Career Development Event (CDE) teams, and his FFA activities included attending National and State Conventions. He is currently a sophomore at Butler Community College in Kansas, majoring in Agricultural Business. Kemner is the son of Dan and Linette Kemner. Tuck’s SAE projects consisted of working at the Morlock Dairy Farm and raising market lambs. He was a member of the Rural Soils and General Livestock Career Development (CDE) teams while in high school. His FFA activities include attending National and State FFA Conventions. He is currently a sophomore at Butler Community College in Kansas majoring in Agricultural Business. Tuck is the son of Gary and Lori Tuck.

Louisville experience Fourteen Eastwood FFA members had the opportunity to go to the FFA Convention on Oct. 28-31, which was held in Louisville, Kentucky. Katie Duquette described the FFA Convention in one word: fun. “National convention was one of the best experiences I have ever had,” Duquette said. Heidi Jennings also was chosen to participate in the National FFA Choir, which is a great opportunity as only 84 people were chosen. She was the only member chosen from the state of Ohio. They did different warm ups and mash-ups, such as ‘Firework’ by Katy Perry and ‘Uptown Funk’ by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson. The choir performed several times during the week, both at the convention and in downtown Louisville. Jennings said, “I had loads of fun and miss that week more every day. I roomed with three other girls from different states and got really close to them. I can’t even explain how amazing it was to meet so many from different states. I’m proud to say I am still in contact with all 84 of them. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. I definitely can’t wait for next year.” (— by Sydney Sobieralski) (Reprinted with permission from the December issue of The Eagle’s Eye, Eastwood student journalism publication)

Woodmore’s contract process irks board member By Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com The Woodmore school board has approved an agreement with the union representing teachers but one board member says he’s frustrated the board didn’t have copies of the contract to review when it voted. Joe Liszak cast the only “no” vote on the two-year contract Tuesday while Steve Huss, board president, Corinna Bench, Julie Bowman and Dan Hoppe approved it.

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Liszak said Wednesday he expected the matter to be tabled when board members hadn’t received copies prior to the board’s meeting. “This is astonishing,” Liszak said. “They could have passed it on to the next board even if they knew what might be in it.” The agreement includes pay raises of 1 ½ per cent. “I’m not against the teachers and I told the union rep that last night,” Liszak said,

adding he’s received several emails and postings from residents expressing support for his stance. Huss, Bowman and Hoppe were not returned to office by voters in the November election. The new board, which will take office in January, will include Liszak, Corinna Bench, Cara Brown, Sean Rizor and Sam Preston. Huss, Bowman and Hoppe were recognized Tuesday by the administration for their service on the board.

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Brown to run State Rep. Tim Brown has announced his candidacy to serve as representative of the 3rd Ohio House District — which includes all of Wood County — during the 132nd General Assembly. Brown serves as the chairman of the House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee and Sunset Review Committee.

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Oregon wants income tax rate to be ‘permanent’ By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com

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Oregon will be asking voters in the March primary to make Oregon’s temporary 2 ¼ percent income tax rate permanent. The ballot measure would keep the income tax rate the same as it has been since 1982, except it would no longer be called a temporary tax. “I think that after more than 30 years our residents understand that our income tax isn’t a temporary measure,” said Mayor Mike Seferian. “It is essential to meeting the service needs of our community.” Income tax revenue provides police, fire, streets, recreation and other essential services to the city. “Oregon residents expect a high level of services, such as well maintained roads, outstanding police and fire, and full service refuse and recycling programs. As other communities look to increase their tax rates, we think this approach emphasizes our commitment to live within the tax rate that has been on the books for over 30 years,” he said. “I am proud that not only has the city not asked for a tax increase in over 30 years, we have been able to eliminate three property tax levies for our residents and businesses over the last two years,” said Seferian. “With the recognition that the tax is permanent, we will be in a stronger position to plan long term. We may be able to improve our bond rating, and work to make sure our water and sewer rates remain among the lowest in Ohio,” said Seferian. “An improved bond rating could lower interest rates for the city. It’s just another reason we can hope to save the community money.” Councilman James Seaman, chairman of the Finance Committee, said the city’s bond rating has improved this year over last.

“We’ve been fortunate. We’re in good stead when we need to borrow on large projects like the water treatment plant. As the mayor indicated, the bond rating might improve a little bit more because bonding companies want to see the [2 ¼ percent tax rate] officially permanent as voted by the people, not just a five year renewal,” said Seaman. Property taxes Seferian said some in the community think property tax revenue pays for city services, but funding from that source is minor. “A little less than 5 percent of property taxes operate city services. Property taxes would cover maybe three or four months of our garbage pick-up,” said Seferian. “So I think everyone here understands that the 2 ¼ income tax is how we can afford to run the city. We have operated well within those means. Some cities, like Toledo, have a permanent 1 ½ percent levy, and ¾ per-

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At left, this photo taken July 22, 2015 by Environmentally Concerned Citizens of South Central Michigan volunteers shows South Medina drain at Ingall Hwy, which they consider an "impaired" tributary of Bean Creek in the Lake Erie Watershed. The bottle shows tainted chemicals in South Medina drinking water. (Photos courtesy ECCSCM) for a point source (i.e., wastewater treatment plant) of one milligram per level, and those levels are increasing, not decreasing. Actually, every level increased this year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was higher in everything,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. Currently, 146 industrial CAFOs are identified in the WLEW, housing 11.6 million animals that produce more than 630 million gallons of waste annually. The manure contains dissolved phosphorous, which is considered a key culprit in the growth of blue-green algae, known as Cyanobacteria, and microcystin that caused the 2014 toxic algal poisoning of the City of Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking water and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record algal bloom in Lake Erie. The Maumee River is the largest tributary of the WLEW, but Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s River Raisin is another major waterway. Ohio has the largest land area in the WLEW, and its 57 CAFOs generate the most manure. Michigan and Indiana also play a major role in the WLEW, contributing nearly 38 percent of the waste in the watershed. In Ohio, Department of Agriculture Deputy Communications Director Brett B. Gates says the state has responded by in-

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East Toledo’s One Voice wants businesses involvement By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com One Voice for East Toledo held a special meeting last week to hear what businesses in the Main, Starr and Front Business district would like to see happen. Jodi Gross, community builder with the East Toledo Family Center, said the economic sub-committee met with a handful of business owners to see what needs to improve in their eyes. “We want to know what the businesses need in order to thrive and grow,” Gross said. “We want to know how they feel about the district. We want to be able to keep our businesses there.” According to Gross, owners met with a few city officials from the Department of Neighborhoods and the Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry to discuss issues with litter and general cleanliness of the area. “We are trying to learn what the concerns are for businesses, what they want to see on Main Street, and to get them involved in the process,” Gross said. “How can we, the city, and businesses work together to revitalize the business area?” Gross said the discussion focused on how to get litter controlled in the area, dealing with garbage pick-up and ways to increase lighting and safety. “Many want to see litter and garbage issues resolved as well as increasing lighting in the area,” she said. “They would also like to see increased foot patrols by Toledo Police so issues like prostitution and drug activity can be curbed.” Finding funding in order to place flags down Main St. and general upkeep to buildings in the area were also discussed, she said. “Opening a dialogue between businesses and the city is a good start,” Gross said. “We have a very good mix of businesses here. It is very eclectic and diverse. We want to see more people shopping the district. If we can find ways to get these issues resolved and work together to make things happen here it will be great.” Deb Reddish, co-owner of Reddish

Gary Reddish (pictured) and his wife Deb are encouraging more businesses to be involved with One Voice for East Toledo. (Press file photo by Ken Grosjean) Contact Sports Supply, said she felt frustrated by the number of businesses not showing up as well as the concerns centering around the cleaning up of the district. “This was my first meeting and I was not happy that we spent half an hour discussing trash on Main St.,” Reddish said. “As the building owner or the owner of a business, trash and the look of the build-

ing is your issue. We have bigger problems than overflowing trash cans.” Reddish said both she and her husband Gary routinely empty the trash cans in front of their business as well as keeping their building clean and adding landscaping around it. “We need to have all of the businesses around here involved in order to get things

turned around,” Reddish said. “If you are the owner of a business it is your responsibility to empty your trash cans. Nobody else is going to do it for you.” Reddish said prostitution and pan handlers in the area are a much bigger problem for the district. “We have had customers come into our building complaining about being accosted by prostitutes and those seeking money,” she said. “That is a much bigger problem than trash.” Reddish also said people breaking into the abandoned Masonic Temple Building are an even bigger issue when it comes to safety in the area. “It is a four story building with lots of places to go inside and hide out,” Reddish said. “The city has been boarding up the windows, but someone always breaks in there. We had two overdose deaths in that building over the summer. I am afraid worse things will happen in there and no one will know about it until it is too late.” The lack of advertising the mix of businesses in the district is also something that has to be addressed, Reddish said. “We need to have a Renaissance like they did on Adams Street,” she said. “We need to get together and advertise what we have here. There are fashion stores, a tattoo parlor, Michael’s Bakery, a grocery store, a record exchange and one of only two Anime shops in Toledo. We have a lot of legitimate businesses here and we need to advertise downtown to get people in here.” Reddish said One Voice was a great group and has accomplished a lot including getting tons of volunteers to help clean the area up. She added that she would like to see more of the business owners at the next meeting when it is announced. “We need to get as many business owners involved in order to have a successful rejuvenation of the area,” Reddish said. “We need more owners at the meetings, getting involved. We have to stop thinking that the east side is horrible, less than the rest of the city. That is an issue here. I don’t think many people believe we are just as good as other places in the city. We are a non-traditional business district and we need to be proud of that and market that. We can’t wait for someone else to do it.”

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Court Verizon wants to build tower Log Oregon Municipal Court • Jeffrey R. Grant, 5742 Bennett, Toledo, $117 court costs and fines, carrying concealed weapons. • Carleigh Amber Page, 3481 Curtice, Northwood, $100 court costs and fines, theft. •Carleigh Amber Page, 3481 Curtice, Northwood, 90 days CCNO, 60 days suspended, $10 court costs and fines, criminal damaging. • Carleigh Amber Page, 3481 Curtice, Northwood, $200 court costs and fines, aggravated trespass. • Jesus Martinez Rodriguez, 2317 Pickle, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 15 suspended, $187 court costs and fines, domestic violence. • Daren M. Lafferty, 447 Harefoote, Toledo, license suspended 180 days, $112 court costs and fines, illegal use or possession of marijuana. • Nathaniel J. Lafferty, 2447 Woodford, Toledo, $121 court costs and fines, open container. • Garabed George Mardirossian, 4872 W. 140th St., Hawthorne, Calif, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, possession of controlled substances. • Jacey Lynn Owens, 574 Cypress, Monroe, MI, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, possession of controlled substances. • Jacey Lynn Owens, 574 Cypress, Monroe, MI, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, permitting drug abuse. • Joshua Virgil Dyal, 940 CR2, Liberty Center, 180 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 100 days suspended, license suspended two years, $1,296 court costs, fines, test refusal with prior OVI. • Laquita Lynn James, 1000 W. State Line, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 60 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. • Lance Ramon Young, 212 Page, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $180 court costs and fines, endangering children. • Daniel L. Morse, 1707 Bond, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property. • Dewanna James, 3906 W. Sylvania, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 165 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, theft. • Christopher J. Dale, 1411 Oakmont, Toledo, license suspended 180 days, $112 court costs and fines, possession of controlled substances. • Jacob F.Cramer, 3001 S. Paulsen, Port Clinton, $128 court costs and fines, watercraft tags. • Jeremy Jay Sharp, 114 Cooper, Oakwood, Ohio, 30 days CCNO, 25 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property. • Jeremy Jay Sharp, 114 Cooper, Oakwood, Ohio, 90 days CCNO, 85 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, resisting arrest. • Beverly Jean Brewer, 9710 Jerusalem, Curtice, $107 court costs and fines, failure to register dogs. • Jesse Marcos Garcia, 2526 Greenlawn, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, aggravated trespass.

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Oregon City Council on Monday will consider an application for a Special Use Exception (SUE) in an A-1 Agricultural District so that Verizon Wireless can install a new telecommunication tower at 5841 Cedar Point Road. The applicant is Nathan Meyer of Verizon Wireless for owner Becky Lumbrezer-Box of Toledo Alfalfa Mills, Inc. The zoning is mostly agricultural around the site with some C-2 zoning on the corner. Meyer said at a Planning Commission meeting in October that Verizon Wireless is looking for improved coverage in the area based on customer demand for the use of voice calls and data. People are increasingly abandoning their land lines in favor of using mobile phones for communication, he said. The Cedar Point Road site was chosen to meet the demand of mostly residential users that are in the surrounding area, he said. The new tower would be a 195 foot self-support lattice-style structure with three legs. The new tower would not be lighted because it falls under the 200 foot threshold of FAA regulations for lighted towers. There would also be a 70 foot chain link fence and a 14-foot access drive, which would come off Cedar Point Road. Verizon Wireless would have a 12 foot by 20 foot equipment platform and proposed landscaping to surround the outside of the fence, which meets ordinance requirements. Additionally, they will exceed setback requirements, which is 250 feet from the right of way. They are about 357 feet from Cedar Point Road and approximately 250-300 feet from the other side. He added that Verizon Wireless prefers to co-locate whenever possible, but there are no existing structures of height that are available in the area. Mayor Mike Seferian, who is a member of the Planning Commission, said there was a new tower constructed in the Wynnscape subdivision that is over 300 feet tall. Public

Gun store/range Council on Monday will also hear a request for a zoning change from M-2 General Industrial to C-2 General Commercial at 1463 and 1469 Towers for a possible gun store/gun range. A car wash, behind a strip center, is currently on the property.

Workplace New hats, mittens, socks sought to keep needy warm Bay Area Credit Union has collected 914 new hats, mittens, scarves and socks so far during its Warm Heart, Warm Hands outreach program to benefit local families in need. While that’s up from the 600 items the credit union has averaged in past years, it is still short of the 2,000 the organization’s officials have set for this year’s goal to celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary. Donations can still be dropped off before Dec. 31 at Bay Area Credit Union as well as the following locations: Jack’s Supermarket, Eagle’s Nest Sweet Retreat, Gladieux Home Center, Owens Authenticut; Luckie’s Barn and Grill, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oregon Senior Center, Crimson Renee Salon, Oregon Fire Station (Main office0 and the Oregon Branch Library.

At the clubs The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Communities address Thursday, Jan. 28, 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Michigan Room at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Expected to participate are government leaders from Oregon, Northwood, Jerusalem Township, Walbridge and East Toledo. Call Yvonne at 419-693-5580 for more information. ***

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the Oregon Flood relief project, where the city and BP had received grant funding and then shared on the local match,” explained Public Service Director Paul Roman. “The only issue with the original agreement between the city and BP is that the language for vacating Cedar Point right of way was somewhat vague. It was BP’s wish to add more language on exactly how to go about the vacation and dedication of a new road, along with establishing easements for utilities - both the city’s and other private utilities. They asked for an amendment to the original agreement to add that language… as well as to list the cost of the project,” he said. When the road is relocated, a portion of Lallendorf Road will also be vacated, according to Roman. “This is just south of Cedar Point Road. That will become the main entrance to BP Husky. Costs associated with that will be paid 100 percent by BP Husky for that purpose,” he said.

Council also approved the following as part of the relocation project, including: • The purchase of 10.7 acres of land for $171,355.46 from Toledo Edison as part of the right of way for the relocated Cedar Point and Dupont roads project. The agreement grants Edison an easement for access, use and maintenance of Edison’s facilities located in the vacated rights of way. • An agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company to construct two new railroad crossings as part of the relocation project at a cost of $130,630. Norfolk Southern Railway Company will relocate railroad spur crossings on Cedar Point Road further south. • Approval of the bid of Underground Utilities Inc., Monroeville, Ohio, in the amount of $6,749,151.75 for furnishing labor, materials and equipment for construction of the relocated Cedar Point and Dupont roads and the sanitary sewer work. Underground Utilities Inc. submitted the lowest and best bid, said Roman. Anderzack-Pitzen Construction bid $6,961,990.15, and George Gradel Company bid $10,626,988.96. The project is expected to be completed October 31, 2016. • An amendment to an agreement with Poggemeyer Design Group to provide additional engineering services during construction of the Cedar Point and Dupont roads relocation project and Wynn Road sanitary sewer project at a cost of $71,859.61. • An agreement with Poggemeyer Design Group to provide professional engineering services and construction engineering and resident project representation services for the project at a cost of $312,472.

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DECEMBER 21, 2015

Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Szozda

The Press Poll

What did you ask for this year for Christmas?

Environmentalists say manure from factory farms plays a major role in feeding dissolved phosphorous to Lake Erie’s harmful algae. Factory farms should be: Shut down. Regulated more strictly. Current regulations should be better enforced.

Lila Ramirez Genoa “I want a drawing box. It opens up and it has markers, crayons, colored pencils, paper... It has everything in it you might need for school. I really, really like to draw. I’ve got a whole bunch of papers in my bookbag and I was just drawing at home.“

Eli Welling Millbury “I asked for a Zoomer watch... It’s a watch you can use to take pictures, videos and play games on. Minecraft Legos and the set of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ books.”

Evelyn Welling Millbury “A Barbie house so my Barbies have a place to live.”

Jackson Zetzer Elmore “I asked Santa for a big T-Rex, Minions, Minecraft mini action figures and more cat toys for my cats and some for my hedgehog.”

Rachael Eppard Millbury “A zebra because I like their cool patterns and how they can blend in with each other.”

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Marijuana: A better plan is possible In 2014, Florida’s legislature passed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act. The idea was to make strains of marijuana that are low in THC (the stuff that gets you high) and high in CBD (the stuff that helps children with seizure disorders) legal with a doctor’s prescription. A year-and-a-half later, patients still await legal permission to purchase their medicine while state health bureaucrats and would-be providers of low-THC cannabis wrangle over which five nurseries will receive licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries. Yes, you read that right. In a state with a population of nearly 20 million, only five plant nurseries will be legally permitted to provide medical marijuana. One wonders why the legislature even bothered. Was the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act just window dressing, passed to shut up a few loud constituents and maybe cloud the issue enough to hold off real marijuana policy reform for a few more years? Florida’s not alone. Around the country, medical marijuana laws are mostly piles of red tape seemingly designed for the specific purpose of making it as difficult as possible for anyone, anywhere to get a harmless, ubiquitous plant. Yes, I said harmless. As “drugs” go, marijuana is less dangerous, less addictive,

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and has fewer harmful side effects than alcohol. Or, for that matter, sugar. I can sum up why cannabis was ever made illegal in the first place in one word: Politics. Ditto for why it remains illegal: Money. The main function of the war on marijuana today is to keep police departments and correctional facilities overstaffed and flush with money for overtime.

If there’s any such thing as a marijuana crime, it’s the fact that the plant remains illegal long after every myth of its evil effects has been conclusively debunked. Fortunately, some states are moving away from the unmitigated evil of the war on marijuana. Alaska, Colorado and Washington have legalized it for both medical and recreational use, albeit with some of the same burdensome regulations. In the sunshine state, Floridians For Freedom are working to put the “Right of Adults to Cannabis” initiative on the 2016 ballot. The proposed law would recognize the right of adults to possess, use and cultivate cannabis. The initiative isn’t perfect -- it would allow the state to regulate the purchase and sale of marijuana “in the interest of health and safety,” something the state has already proven it can’t be trusted to do with medical cannabis -- but it’s a start. Three states down, 47 to go. When and if you vote next year, remember to ask the candidates where they stand on cannabis legalization. Any politician who’s not enthusiastically in favor of ending the war on marijuana doesn’t deserve your support. Thomas L. Knapp is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.

Marijuana: The Holy Grail of pain medication? Is marijuana the Holy Grail for pain medication? You might think so by reading the popular press. An ideal drug therapy is one that is highly effective for a multitude of pain disorders and has low to no toxicity regardless of duration of exposure. Marijuana flirts with this profile—but it is a Trojan horse. Depending on where you live, it may be legal for you to get a prescription for marijuana. But before you rush to your doctor’s office with your request, remember that all drugs have risks. It is a clinician’s responsibility to evaluate the potential benefit, relative to the potential risk, of each drug option. Marijuana products have fewer risks than opioids. Still, marijuana should be used judiciously and with awareness that it could be harmful. Here are five things to think about: • Marijuana is a plant, not a drug, and it has many active chemicals. We need to know which of the chemicals are therapeutic, and for which specific pain diseases, and at what doses. • Some people get addicted. A small percentage of people who use marijuana get hooked on it. The younger you start, the more likely you are to become addicted. Children or adolescents who use marijuana are more likely than most adults to develop an addiction. • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) alters brain function. There was once a lot of hype, fed by Hollywood, about how marijuana can drive a person insane. Most of that was exaggeration and even false. It’s true, however, that tetrahydrocannabinol can override your ability to feel sensation, reduce your access to memories, restrict

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your ability to move, and even trigger psychosis. Marijuana users today are at greater risk of side effects than those in the past because of the increased potency of THC in recent years. • Long-term use can be problematic. Using marijuana over time can cause mental health problems for many. Even those who do not become addicted can experience hallucinations and paranoia. Some users can experience anxiety, depression, and even suicidal tendencies. Also, teens’ use of marijuana can interfere with the healthy development of their brain. And for pregnant women, marijuana use could affect the brain of their fetus. • Marijuana increases heart and breathing problems. THC, the same chemical in marijuana that affects your brain, can also adversely affect your heart. It has been

linked to heart attacks in adults. Smoking marijuana can lead to many of the same breathing problems, including lung infections and coughing, as smoking cigarettes. The point to remember is that all drugs used to treat disease, including chronic pain, come with risks. That means our approach to drug therapy should be thoughtful and wide eyed, not blind. I am not making an argument against marijuana but rather am encouraging greater understanding of marijuana’s potential risks. Considering the current opioid crisis, marijuana may be a safer alternative in some clinical situations. But we must be aware of the potential harm if it is used. Although marijuana may offer a solution to some people with pain, it is not the Holy Grail of analgesics. Dr. Lynn R. Webster, MD, is the Past President of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at PRA Health Sciences, and author of a book, The Painful Truth, and producer of a PBS TV documentary by the same name. Visit him online at www.thepainfultruthbook.com. He lives in Salt Lake City.

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Hank Williams’ step-daughter counters his hard-drinking The exits on The Nostalgia Highway are at 10-year increments. Enjoy the trip through the pages of The Press.

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December, 2005 News: Joy Perry, 70, of East Toledo, participated in the East Toledo parade as Mrs. Santa Claus for the 34th consecutive year. Perry, who was recovering from a knee injury, rode in a car instead of in Santa’s sleigh. *** Pat Needels was promoting Lake Erie as a tourist destination for fishermen and birders 20 years before the Lake Erie shore was designated a State Scenic Byway and before the lodge at Maumee Bay State opened. Needels was one of the first to recognize the potential economic impact of tourism for the Eastern Maumee Bay Communities. She was involved in helping The Press publish its annual Maumee Bay Visitors’ Guide, which will be published for the 28th consecutive year in 2016. Needels passed away at the end of 2005. Sports: Sophomore point guard Kate Achter led the Bowling Green State women’s basketball team to a 7-0 record She averaged 13.1 points and 5.6 assists per game. Achter is a Clay grad. Price check: Keller Chevrolet in Gibsonburg sold a new Chevy Equinox for $19,975. Hot then, gone now: Rick’s Café,

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December, 1995 News: The rate for sexually transmitted diseases for Lucas County was twice the state average, according to the Lucas County Health Department. Teens were the age group with the fastest increase. One in four teens having sex was expected to become infected with a sexually transmitted disease, according to the health department. The statistics emphasized the growing problem the county faced, which The Press detailed in a series about children having children. Sports: The Woodmore boys’ basketball team, led by the returning SLL Player of the Year Mike Perkins, was picked to defend its league title. Perkins averaged 16.5 points per game and 13 rebounds per game as a junior. Price check: Lee Williams sold a fivepound bag of pre-cleaned chitterlings for $7.95.

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News: Lycrecia Williams Morris, stepdaughter of country music legend Hank Williams Sr., spoke at the Winesburg Inn in Clyde. Morris made the appearance in an effort to counter the hard-drinking reputation her step-father had. She talked about her father as a loving family man who gave her a pony and took her to fairs to show it. Hank Williams died of a heart attack at age 29, during the prime of his career. Sports: Scott Wamer and Mark Jensen, both members of Clay’s 1985 league championship hockey team, were playing college hockey. Wamer was playing at the University of Dayton and Jensen at the University of Toledo. *** Kreig Spahn, an Eastwood grad, was named Most Valuable Offensive Back at Kenyon College, where he also had earned 10 varsity letters. *** Jeff Haar, Woodmore grad and a sophomore forward on the University of Toledo basketball team coached by Bobby Nichols, scored 17 points in a nationally televised game against Purdue. Price check: Ray’s Party Store in East Toledo sold a half gallon of Borden’s milk for 99 cents.

News: The Citizens Committee appointed by the Woodmore Board of Education recommended the construction of a new high school, citing that the cost of renovating the 50-year-old Woodmore High School would be two-thirds the cost of new construction. A site had not been chosen but the committee stated a new building “may lessen community conflict and afford a new district consolidated spirit.” *** Ground was broken for the $8 million Fountain Square Shopping Center located on Navarre between Coy and Wheeling in Oregon. Sports: Mark Benadum of Martin, 8, beat out 3,400 youths his age to earn the right to participate in the Punt, Pass & Kick competition held Thanksgiving Day at the new Pontiac Silverdome, home of the Detroit Lions. Price check: Spurgeon Chevrolet in Genoa sold a new 1976 Monza Cabriolet for $3,845. Hot then, gone now: Faflik Shoe Store, Woodville Mall. Comment by email to zoz@presspublications.com

Just who do you think you are? Self-concept is important When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Do you see a successful person, or a failure? Do you see a victim, or someone in control of their life? Do you see a happy person, or someone who is always sad? The person you see in the mirror is based on your self-concept. Who you think you are is your self-concept. Your self-concept programs your mind to create a life consistent with who you think you are. Your mind doesn’t question who you think you are. Your mind controls your behavior so as to support your self-concept. Your mind will not act in contradiction to your self-concept. Your self-concept guides your thoughts. Your mind will not allow you to behave in any manner which conflicts with your self-concept. Your self-concept will either boost your success or limit it. As critical as the self-concept is, many people are not aware of how they view themselves. This is especially true of those with a negative self-concept. This factor causes endless frustration because it inhibits their accomplishments. They are truly baffled

Dare to Live by Bryan Golden by their inability to reach their objectives. They then attribute their failure to other people, circumstances, or just plain bad luck. This is characteristic of a victim mentality. For example, students have an academic self-concept. This is the type of student they think they are. A student will see themselves as a “D,” “C,” “B,” or “A” student. A person who has an academic self-concept as a “C” student will rarely, if ever perform above this level. You are in control of your self-concept. Before you can change it, you have to know what it is currently. A change in self-concept always precedes a change in results. If you want to be a happy person, you have to

see yourself as a happy person. In order to be successful, you must first view yourself as successful. In essence, your self-concept is a selffulfilling prophecy. Your mind is constantly striving to bring your self-concept to reality. Yet, too many people have no understanding of the vast impact of their selfconcept. They go through life wondering why some goals seem always out of reach. You can refocus your self-concept at any time. Doing so begins with an honest assessment of your current self-concept. You need to determine exactly how you view yourself. This image may exist more in your subconscious than your conscious awareness. Any limiting self-concept prevents you from accomplishing any associated goal. A person who sees themselves as always being single will never be in a successful relationship. Even if they find someone who is a perfect match, they will subconsciously sabotage the relationship. This is because being in a relationship conflicts with their self-concept.

A person who always thinks they will be struggling financially will always be struggling financially. Even if they get a promotion, a raise, a better job, have investments which grow in value, they will take action to negate or reverse their good fortune. Their destructive behavior could include getting fired, spending too much, or investing in money losing investments. You must see yourself as successful, capable, and deserving before you will attain positive goals. You have to believe you can, before you will. Your self-concept directs your life. The way you see yourself programs your mind. Make sure your self-concept corresponds to the person you really want to be. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www.BryanGolden. com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2015 Bryan Golden

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Pemberville Auxiliary brings holiday warmth, joy to area kids Though the weather hasn’t been “wintry” – yet – Old Man Winter is bound to rear his head at some point, and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 183 has been working to help keep Pemberville kids warm when the mercury dips. The Auxiliary organized a drive to collect coats, hats, gloves and scarves, with a collection box placed at the Pemberville IGA Nov. 13 through Dec. 5. Through the generosity of donors, 125 items were collected and given to the Pemberville Elementary/middle school kids in grades K-6 on Dec. 15. “We also bought presents for an Angel Tree family that we adopted, as well as $200 worth of toys and gift cards that were on Mercy St. Vincent Children’s Child Life Program Wish List,” said Linda Pfaff, auxiliary member and chairwoman of the unit’s Children & Youth Programs. “These programs are a few of the ones the Auxiliary chose to help out this year,” she said, thanking donors who helped make the effort a success. This year, Angel Tree helped make the holidays bright for 105 children in 39 families in the Eastwood District, according to Marty Braucksieck, Angel Tree representative. In addition to the Auxiliary donation, Sons of the American Legion donated $500 to the Angel Tree effort.

Pemberville American Legion Unit 183 members Linda Pfaff, chair of Children and Youth Programs (kneeling); Denise Conrad, auxiliary treasurer (standing left) and Sally Haas, with donations for the Mercy St. Vincent Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. (Submitted photo)

“Living gifts” offer enjoyment through the holidays and beyond This year seems to have flown by and December is here. The season has been so mild this year it seems hard to believe the holidays are upon us. Regardless of the weather, the holidays will soon be here. As we consider gift-giving time, we all face the challenge of finding the right presents for everyone on our lists. Consider giving “living gifts” that will enhance the winter months ahead for friends and family members with color, interest, and health giving benefits – gifts that, after brightening their recipient’s winter days, can be moved outside in the spring to beautify their porches, patios and gardens. Beautiful flowers and richly textured foliage plants are a welcome addition to anyone’s home and they can also be very unique holiday gifts. Here are 10 great, easy-care, plants that friends and family will enjoy. • Paperwhite narcissus. This dainty beauty is the official flower of the month for December. 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 and evenly moist, away from direct, drying heat. They provide a season of sparkling color and sweet aroma in the home. • Winter Orchids. Orchids come in a wonderful variety of colors, sizes and forms. Their peak bloom season is through

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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. • 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 shade location. Bring them inside in the winter. They can live from 20 to 30 years. • Frosty Ferns. This fern is a very handsome, feather-leafed, fern which can be placed in a container outside in the spring. It 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. Perfect for the holidays, its fronds are edged in a creamy-white, which makes the plant look like it is powdered with snow. • Kalanchoe. Kalanchoe produces beautiful pink, white, red, rose, yellow, and

lavender colored flowers that bloom amidst its thick, green foliage. They prefer direct light and moderately dry soil. Fertilize the flowers lightly once a month and they should bloom year-round. They can be kept outside in the garden in the summer in a sunny location. • Christmas Cactus. The Christmas cactus comes in a variety of colors and is very easy to care for. Keep it in a sunny location and water when the soil feels dry. • Amaryllis. This is a very elegant, showy plant that comes in a wonderful variety of colors and forms. Tall with lilyshaped blooms, it 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, but 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. • Poinsettia. What holiday list would be complete without including the poinsettia? Available in 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.

• Dwarf Hinoki cypress. The unique little plant comes in different shapes and colors from green to yellow. It almost has a bonsai look to it and makes a most interesting houseplant. The cypress can tolerate heat and humidity well and prefers a sunny to part-shade location. Keep the soil damp but not waterlogged. It is a very slow-growing plant and can be trimmed to shape as wanted. • 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, or use herbs for any purpose. These 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. These plants are all available now in our local shopping and garden centers. December garden tips: If you are growing herbs indoors through the winter, keep them in a sunny location to prevent them from becoming spindly or dying. Clean dust from the foliage of medium-sized to larger houseplants by placing them in the shower and letting the water and mist from the shower flow gently over them. This will give the plants much-needed humidity and remove dust, which interferes with their ability to use the light they receive. If you have questions or tips for other gardeners, email dpl3@accesstoledo.com.

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Winter Wonderland scores record attendance on first weekend The fourth annual Sandusky County Fairgrounds Winter Wonderland concludes Sunday, Dec. 20. Walk through the park Friday and Saturday from 6-9 p.m. Sunday night is “drive-thru” night, allowing visitors to travel through the fairgrounds from 6-8 p.m. Walk-thru visitors can enjoy various lighted displays, a Christmas craft show in the Flower Building, visits with Santa in the Exhibitor Hall, Christmas carolers, dance groups, hot chocolate and cookies, kids’ crafts and games, as well as other attractions. Horse rides are available in the Anderson Arena, as well as barrel train rides for children, with donations appreciated. An indoor Christmas tree forest featuring trees decorated by community groups and organizations is among several new attractions this year. According to Winter Wonderland chairperson, Danyelle Lantz, proceeds from the event are put towards the Junior Fair Scholarship fund. Committee members report record-breaking attendance, with nearly 4,000 people passing through the gate on the first weekend. Winter Wonderland committee member, Billy Lee credited the warmer temperatures with the turnout. “People were walking around in their shirt sleeves,” Lee said. “You don’t get to see that too often this time of year.” He added the collection of food to benefit the Sandusky County Food Pantry is on target to surpass the 2014 figures. Admission is $1 per person, with those 12 and under admitted free of charge. The committee will continue to collect non-perishable food items each night of the event to benefit the Sandusky County Food Pantry. Call 419-332-5604 for details or visit the Sandusky County Fairgrounds Winter Wonderland page on Facebook.

Social technology forum Eric Williams, student ministries pastor at Cedar Creek Church will discuss social networking, technology and todays `tweens and teens at a free event Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. at The Tabernacle, 531 Pinewood Ave., Toledo. Parents and caregivers will discuss: • “The New Normal”: How technology has changed the social hierarchy for students today; • “Pocket-sized Peace of Mind”: The ways technology benefits parents and teens; • The Technology Trap: Potential ways that students can abuse and be abused by technology and the online social network and how you can protect your family.

Church continues 100-year tradition Six local families will receive Christmas gifts and food baskets this weekend as Ashland Church in Oregon continues its “white gift” tradition. Started in the early 1900s when brightly colored wrapping paper did not exist and gifts were wrapped in plain white paper, members of the church will provide clothing, toys and other needed items from the wish lists of 24 individuals. The many gifts are now colorfully wrapped and will be distributed this Saturday morning. The recipient families were selected by FOCUS, which works with homeless families from area shelters and provides them with lodging, rent assistance, education, life skills and employment. “The goal of FOCUS is to move families from homelessness to selfsufficiency. This naturally aligns with Ashland Church’s long history of community service,” said Doris Hedler, a 97-year-old member of Ashland Church and also an emeritus board member of FOCUS, In addition, Ashland Church collects mittens, gloves and hats on a Mitten Tree. These warm garments are given to teachers to share with students who come to school in need throughout the winter. The program on is part of a monthly series called “Life University,” presented by The Tabernacle in collaboration with Service Spring Corporation’s Mission at Work program. For more info or a complete list of topics, visit facebook.com/lifeutalk.

Foster, adoptive families needed Lucas County Children Services is looking ahead to 2016 and asking individuals and families to make becoming a licensed foster/adoptive caregiver one of their New Year’s resolutions. LCCS currently needs families willing to foster children of all ages, particularly young children and groups of three or more brothers and sisters who have been victims of abuse or neglect. The agency is again providing its free information and training classes at its offices, located at 705 Adams St. in downtown Toledo. Tuesday/Thursday evening classes run Jan. 6-Feb. 11, 2016, from 6-9 p.m.; Saturday sessions are scheduled for Feb. 13-March 19 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and classes will be held on Monday/Wednesday evenings from April 4-May 11 from 6-9 p.m.

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Sharing the love WSOS Meals-on-Wheels has joined with LaRiche Subaru, Findlay, this holiday season to help fight senior isolation and hunger, one Subaru at a time. Local Subaru employees delivered meals to homebound seniors on Dec. 8 as

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Gathering Place sold On Dec. 2, Thrive Childcare acquired The Gathering Place childcare centers in Oregon and Perrysburg. The centers were acquired by Thrive Ministries, Inc. which was formed in January 2015 by Beth and Steve Guerrette with the goal of continuing the amazing childcare ministry. Beth has been involved with the centers for more than 26 years. Her experience, educational background and passion have centered around working with children and their families and sharing God’s love. The couple is committed “to inspire children and their families to thrive in all areas – spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically” (their vision) and to “instill faith, strengthen the family and affect the future” (their mission). The centers’ administrative, teaching and support staff are eager to pursue the new adventure. To learn more or to arrange a tour of either center, call the Oregon center at 419691-6313 or the Perrysburg center at 419873-0870.

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In the 132 pound class, Genoa senior Damian D'Emilio takes down Elmwood's Trevor Bingham in Tuesday's Northern Buckeye Conference match. D'Emilio pinned Bingham in 2:40. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

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‘Good atmosphere’ prevails after Comets down Royals By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Genoa wrestling coach Bob Bergman said there is a “good atmosphere” around the Comets’ program these days. The Comets have won the last three Northern Buckeye Conference championships and return six district qualifiers and seven starters from last season. Genoa, however, was picked by the coaches to finish second behind Elmwood in the race for the conference crown in 2015-16. “We have a good group of kids who show off their skills,” Bergman said. “We’re green in some areas with a lot of new faces, but they got the right attitude going into this season. They’re thirsty for more and it’s a fun group.” Bergman said he doesn’t need to use being picked to finish second in the NBC as motivation. The Comets beat Elmwood, 3634, and Eastwood, 37-33, on Tuesday. “It’s nice to be seen in that light, in the upper echelon,” Bergman said. “It’s nice to not have a target on us and put it on someone else. There’s lot of parity in the league. We just try to do the best we can each match.”

Three Comets competed in the Walsh Ironman tournament on Dec. 11-12, and two Genoa individuals emerged with AllAmerica honors. Freshman 106-pounder Dylan D’Emilio pinned his first opponent and earned three decisions to earn runnerup honors. D’Emilio lost 5-4 in the title match. Freshman 113-pounder Julian Sanchez was unseeded but managed to beat a No. 5 seed in the preliminaries and place eighth. Senior Damian D’Emilio went 2-2 at 126 to help Genoa finish 28th out of 93 teams from more than 30 states. Genoa has also defeated two local rivals, Woodmore (78-6) and Lake (66-15) early in the season. Dylan D’Emilio kicks off the Comets’ lineup at 106 and should have a big season, according to Bergman. “He is fundamentally very sound,” the coach said. “He gets 100-plus matches in during the offseason and is a very rare commodity. He is extremely smart, too. Just a special kid.” Twin freshman brothers Oscar and Julian Sanchez will compete at 106 and 113 this season, followed by junior Thor Morrison at 120. Morrison was 28-27 last year and took fourth at the NBC tourna-

ment. “Thor is hands down one of the best tacticians in our room,” Bergman said. “He’s got a real workmanlike mentality and embraces the daily grind of practice, and it’s contagious. We expect big things from him.” Senior 126-pounder Damian D’Emilio went 50-11 last year and won NBC and sectional titles before taking fifth at districts. Junior Trey Neumann and sophomore Andrew Muir (35-23), who placed third in the NBC a year ago, will compete at 132. “Those two will wrestle off each week and either one could be ‘the man’ each week,” Bergman said. “Trey has really come into his own, and it’s nice to have that kind of depth there.” Genoa has freshman James Limongi at 138 and junior Anthony Lopez and sophomore Darrien Gugle at 145. Adam Bates, a junior 152-pounder, was 39-15 and took NBC tourney runner-up honors last year. “Adam is really advanced compared to where he left off last season,” Bergman said. “He wrestled a lot in the spring and summer. He was pretty mechanical last year and this year he’s wrestling very instinctive. We’re really excited for him.” Sophomore Seth Moore (34-20, third NBC) has bumped up to 160 pounds from

126. “He had a big growth spurt,” Bergman said. “He’s in a different element now, but he has the wrestling savvy. He was our come-from-behind kid last year. You have to wrestle a full six minutes to beat Seth. I think he’ll sneak up on some people.” Xavier Beach, a sophomore, wrestled some at 152 last year and took fourth in the NBC. Beach will be at 170 this season, followed by senior Jose Sanchez at 182. “Xavier is a mat rat,” Bergman said. “He loves wrestling and creating new moves. We call him Mantis because he looks like a praying mantis out there. Jose hasn’t wrestled for a couple years so we’ll let him learn the ropes a little bit. We’re confident he can be a big contributor down the road.” Junior Matt Herrick will compete at 195 after going 39-15 and taking second at the NBC and sectional tournaments as a sophomore. “Matt has really come into his own,” Bergman said. “He’s had some great teachers in our program. He’s on another level this year and I think he’s going to be on that podium at the state tournament.” Sophomore Gabe Scott (220) and freshman Noah Koch (285) complete the Comets’ lineup.

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Isbell takes over as Total Sports baseball director By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Former Clay baseball coach Garry Isbell has taken over as youth baseball and softball director at the new Total Sports Rossford Complex. Total Sports is located on South Compass Drive behind Meijer at the Crossroads development off Interstate 75. The Michigan-based organization took over the Rossford facility after previous owner Gold Medal Sports went out of business. “We’re always looking to expand, and we’re always in talks with different people in the Midwest and in Michigan,” said Total Sports facility manager Steve Bach. “We found out that Gold Medal was unfortunately going to go out business, so there was an opportunity there. “We run a facility in Novi, Michigan that is very similar to this where there are three soccer fields. We came in, saw the facility, and saw that it is in great condition. It’s well-lit, and I think it was built in 2006, so it’s barely even 10-years-old yet. We knew that we can definitely do something with this, and after that we did research, looked at the market and figured out that there is a need for somebody to come in here and take the expertise that we’ve built over the last 20-plus years and bring that down here and run a successful facility,” Bach continued. The research concluded that Total Sports could bring in as many as 400,000 spectators and athletes over the course of a 12-month period. Each player, coach or spectator would visit the complex eight to ten times on average each year and spend approximately one or more hours at the facility. In addition, Total Sports also plans to host tournaments which will bring in teams from throughout the Midwest. It is Total Sports’ tenth complex, but first in Ohio. All of its other facilities are in Michigan. The Rossford facility includes three full sized playing fields, one Futsal field and one youth soccer field with no walls, plus a full concession service, video arcade and two party rooms that can be used for community meetings. “We’re real excited to be down there.

Garry Isbell, a former Clay High School baseball coach, is now the Total Sports Rossford baseball/softball director (Press file photo by J. Patrick Eaken) We’re kind of modeled in after our other facilities — we’re doing multiple sports — soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, flag football, knockerball, really anything that can be done on turf,” Bach said. “We’ve had people come in and rent the facility for special events and do dance competitions, cheerleading, and we go anywhere from 18-months-old to as old as you can get and keep on moving and wanting to keep up with people.” Soccer includes their Lil’ Kickers program, which Bach says is a nationally-acclaimed youth soccer development program for children aged 18 months to nine years that continues year round. Most indoor activities are designed for youth. However, flag football, soccer, and lacrosse leagues are open to all age groups, including adults.

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Bring in Major Leaguers Isbell had previously co-owned Strike Zone Sports Training in Northwood’s Great Eastern Shopping Center with partners Karl Knierim and Rod Achter, but it closed when this opportunity came along. “Obviously, it’s a positive move for me, coming from Strike Zone over to here. We’re excited about this place,” Isbell said. “It’s a step in the right direction in terms of indoor training facilities in Northwest Ohio — it’s a large facility, and I’m just very fortunate to run it for softball and baseball. “I had heard that Total Sports had purchased the facility over here through a good resource, and I just contacted them to see if they were coming in and I wanted to get our U.S. Select Baseball organization that I run into a bigger venue, so that was my first

reason to contact them — to get U.S. Select Baseball housed here,” Isbell continued. “Then, when I came over and met on that, I talked to them about being the director of baseball and softball, and they knew I had the other facility at Strike Zone, and I told them if I had the opportunity for a position here I’d close Strike Zone and we’d move on to bigger and better things, and that’s where we are at.” Knierim, also a former Clay baseball coach, and Achter, the father of Major League pitcher A.J. Achter (Clay/Michigan State), are not involved with Total Sports. However, Isbell plans to bring in A.J. as well as Major League pitchers Jon Niese (Defiance) and Chris Bassitt (Genoa/ Youngstown State) during the offseason to provide instruction at youth camps. Other instructors Isbell plans to bring into his program include University of Toledo pitcher and former Clay standout Ross Achter, who is A.J.’s cousin; University of Michigan pitcher and former Lake standout Jayce Vancena; Owens Community College coach John Parrish; Anthony Wayne coaches Mark Nell and Jordan Nell; and University of Toledo assistant coach Ryan Chipka, among others. Along with clinics and camps, classes are conducted weekly and indoor youth baseball games are played in the winter for ages 9-12 and softball is played indoors for ages 8-18. The diamond facility includes a 200-foot fence. “We have actual indoor winter leagues for baseball and softball that we run on our large field,” Isbell said. “We have a pitcher’s velocity improvement program, swinging with athletic training (SWAT), which is a hitter’s intensity program, we have our defensive camps and clinics, and we have a little hitter’s class (age 3-5), little sluggers class (ages 6-8), young gloves class (ages 7-9), and we’re going to have a plethora of other youth clinics, camps and showcases as well.” Bach says Total Sports plans to build a larger dome in the spring that will house full-sized indoor baseball games for all age groups. For information call 419-874-9800, email Isbell at garry@totalsportscomplex. com or visit www.TotalSportsComplex.com,

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Eagles more than a contender for wrestling trophies By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com The Northern Buckeye Conference coaches expect Eastwood to finish in the top half of the conference this season, and Eagles coach Joe Wyant feels the same way. “When the season started we thought we could possibly win the league,” said Wyant, whose team finished second last year behind Genoa. “With people out, it’s going to be tough. We can still make a run at it. I have maybe two or three individuals who could be state qualifiers, and maybe two could possibly place.” A couple of returning starters decided not to compete for Eastwood this season, and the Eagles are also waiting for the return of junior 182-pounder Austin Meece, who is recovering from a knee injury. The Eagles won the 11-team Ashland Crestview Invitational last Saturday behind individual titles from Eli Brown at 138 pounds and Zane Zientek at 220. Hunter Sutton (160), Andrew Caris (170) and Seth Welch (182) all finished second for Eastwood. “I thought we wrestled real well,” Wyant said. “We had a meet last week against Woodmore and Lake and we looked good. I just think we’re a little more mature than a year ago and just wrestling a little tougher.” The Eagles lost a tight match against three-time defending NBC champ Genoa, 37-33, on Tuesday, but they defeated Otsego, 60-21. Eastwood’s lineup starts with freshman Quinn Booth at 106 pounds, followed by sophomore Jacob Hahn at 113. Hahn went 33-13 last year, took third in the NBC and qualified to the district tournament. “He’s a strong kid and should improve on his record, but 113 will be tough in our league,” Wyant said. “I think he’ll be a district qualifier again this year.” Freshman Zane Jankowski is at 120, while sophomore Cody Collins is at 126. Collins was 13-20 at 113 a year ago. Billy Barker, a sophomore who has only wrestled for two years, is making the jump from junior varsity to varsity this season at 132. “Billy is a strong kid and in great

Eastwood wrestler Eli Brown pins an opponent. (Press photo by Lee Welch/FamilyPhotoGroup.com) shape,” Wyant said. “He was a good cross country guy.” Brown, a senior who took fourth in the NBC last year, won 18 of 29 matches as a junior. “I think Eli’s going to have a good season,” Wyant said. “He won the (Ashland) tournament with all pins (four) and he had a really good football season. I look for him to have a nice season.” Returning district qualifier Michael Burket (32-18), who was fourth in the NBC, moves from 138 pounds to 152 this season as a junior. “Michael cut a lot of weight a year ago,” Wyant said. “He’s a real aggressive kid who will never give up. He wins a lot of matches in the third period because he’s got great desire.” Sutton, a senior, competes at 160 after going 34-16 and placing second in the NBC a year ago. Caris is a returning state qualifier who went 36-12 and took second in the

conference last year as a junior. Caris, who won one match at state last year (by pin) at 160, bumped up to 170 this season. “He’s probably our best wrestler,” Wyant said. “He’s very athletic and much stronger than a year ago. Just a good athlete. If things work right, he could be a state placer.” Meece (18-13) finished fourth at the NBC tournament last season and should return next month, according to Wyant. “He hurt his knee last year in wrestling and re-injured it in football,” Wyant said. “He’s a really strong kid; that’s his best asset. Just a hard, tough kid.” Sophomore Jalen Casiano will also compete at 182 pounds after reaching the district tournament last year. Casiano finished with an 8-13 record. “He did real well at sectionals and won three matches,” Wyant said. “He didn’t have a great (regular) season, but he beat kids at sectionals who beat him bad earlier

in the year. Jalen has the potential to be very good.” Zientek, a junior and the returning NBC champion at 195, posted 33 wins last year and also competed at districts. “That (195) weight class was very good last year,” Wyant said. “Zane beat a kid from Genoa in the (NBC) finals who beat him earlier in the year. He’s much better this year. He wrestled very well last Saturday, better than I’ve ever seen him wrestle before. He’s doing a lot of good things.” Junior district qualifier Tyler Tudor (33-12), who placed third at the NBC tourney, will compete at 220. Senior Trevor Shultz (22-20) will return at 285 as soon as he drops weight. “Tyler is a good kid and a good wrestler,” Wyant said. “He was at heavyweight last weekend and beat a state qualifier and finished third. He’s probably the third best wrestler on our team. He’s not afraid to wrestle bigger, better kids.”

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Waite wrestlers seeking to regain City League title By J. Patrick Eaken and Nicholas Huenefeld sports@presspublications.com The Waite wrestling program will look to compete for a Toledo City League championship this year under the direction of first year head coach Nicholas Smith. Smith replaces Shane Kokensparger, who coached the program to a league title two years ago and a runner-up finish last year. Coach Smith’s wrestling background includes wrestling at Troy High School near Dayton. “I am excited and blessed to work with a tough group of kids and continue to use sports and education to change myself along with guiding these young men down the right path,” Smith said. This year’s team will feature five key returners according to Smith, led by Eduardo Jackson at 160. “He is a very hard worker and a very strong competitor,” Smith said of Jackson, who won the City League championship in his weight class last year. In addition to Jackson, Waite will have Jatwon Morris at 220, Dalton Ramirez at 182, Chase Worthington at 170 and Jesus Benavidez at 285. “I expect all of them to contend for postseason honors,” Smith said. “They have all greatly improved so far.” In terms of newcomers, Smith mentioned six wrestlers who he feels are showing daily improvement including Damien Hartford (106), Christian Hamilton (113), Kareem Wiltshire (145), Octavio Ortega (182, 195), Robert Nadeau (138) and Anthony Rosales (120). “We’re still just focusing and aiming to improve daily and work with who really wants to improve as a program with Waite athletics,” Smith said. This year’s team placed seventh at the Coldwater Duels on Dec. 5. Morris and Jackson each finished third individually in their weight classes. “Some of the more experienced wrestlers did a little better and the younger ones were learning a lot, and for most of them, this was their first meet,” Smith said. Waite also defeated Rogers and Woodward in a tri-match on Dec. 9, but they didn’t have a full roster to compete against. Only two kids have had matches in both duels so far for Waite. “It’s been difficult getting kids out to wrestle having only about nine weight classes filled,” Smith said. “But we plan on continuing to win as a program at Waite.” The team will take part in the 45th annual Harding Classic on Dec. 28 before picking their schedule back up on Jan. 16.

‘Cats state runner-up Eight girls from the Woodmore junior high cross country team competed in the Middle School Cross Country State Championships at Groveport High School this fall. They are the first junior high cross country team from Woodmore to ever compete at the state level and Coach Beth

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The Press Box Nieman-Adams said the girls chose to attend the state competition “after having an amazing season” of seven wins, including the Northern Buckeye Conference championship. The girls took first place at the Fostoria Invite, first at the Tiger Classic Invitational out of 13 teams, first place at the NBC Jamboree, third place out of 28 teams at the Columbus Grove Invitational and third place at Tiffin Carnival against 24 teams. The girls won their meet at the Streak Invitational hosted by Fremont St. Joe at Walsch Park, where Lizzy Cook took first overall. “Their two trophy winning third place finishes (Columbus Grove and Tiffin Carnival) were in the biggest races against other schools with strong runners. These girls are all hard workers, dedicated to doing their best, and always seek to improve. They were a pleasure to coach, and you can tell by their smiles, they were positive and happy athletes,” Nieman-Adams said. Cook finished in the top seven in every race, winning the NBC Jamboree, placing second at the Tiger Classic out of 101 runners and at the Lakota Invite out of 136 runners and third at Columbus Grove out of 120 runners. The boys’ team also came in first at the Streak Invite. The boys’ team tied for first place with Lakota with 57 points.

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Bears start brand-new this season, and it’s paying off By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com It’s not often that a team struggling to find its identity and build confidence plays well in the clutch. The Gibsonburg girls basketball team appears to be bucking that trend. With a 4-3 record, including a 4-1 mark in the Toledo Area Athletic Conference that puts them at second place in the league, Gibsonburg is playing well after struggling in recent years. Led by Coach Heather Hill, who despite not being on the original coaching staff last year, took over six games into the season, and this year her Bears are proving to be a force. Three of Gibsonburg’s four wins came by a combined seven points, including one in overtime, a sign of their ability to play well in crunch time and not let the moment become too big. “The biggest thing is they’re not giving up. They believe that they can pull through and finish games. Last year, I think they let their nerves get the best of them,” said Hill. “Their ability to play hard is what stands out. The girls have not given up and I’m very proud of them. They’ve gotten a lot better and they’re starting to believe in themselves. We’re trying to get that confidence out of them. “When I took over, I had had nothing to do with the program. To handle the change and adversity speaks volumes about them as people.” Their 48-46 overtime victory over Toledo Christian saw Abby Cantrell hit a jumper from the elbow to account for the final scoring and break the tie. Emily Roberts came off the bench to play a critical role, scoring 12 points. Megan Walsh hit a critical bucket in the fourth quarter and Jenna Lewandowski finished with eight points and nine rebounds. The 48-44 win over Cardinal Stritch saw the Bears build an 18-point lead heading into the fourth quarter before the Cardinals rallied. It was Gibsonburg’s defense that made the difference as they scored 22 points off turnovers. Allie Teeple

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and Lewandowski (5-11) playing the guard positions, Cantrell (5-10) serving as a guard-forward hybrid and Teeple (5-10) manning the post. Guards Emily Roberts and Marie Villarreal, forward Sonia Pecina and center Megan Walsh play key roles. “They have great chemistry,” Hill said. “They come in and work hard every day. They’re fun, respectful and hard working.” Cantrell leads the team in scoring with 10.4 points, just ahead of Teeple, who is averaging 10.3. Teeple is first in rebounding with 9.6 and is averaging six on the offensive end, followed by Cantrell, who is at 5.0 overall. Teeple is also first on the team in field goal accuracy at 40.8 percent. Schmeltz is third on the team in scoring with 7.9 points, followed by Katy Roberts (4.9) and Emily Roberts (4.5). Schmeltz is also third on the team in rebounding (4.3) and led the club with 4.1 steals. Height is one of the Bears’ assets as they’ve got four players who stand 5-10 or taller. “I always expect to play my best and box out and help my teammates on defense,” Teeple said. “I expect to be there helping my teammates back there (near the basket).” Teeple believes that she and her teammates can continue their winning ways and build some momentum for the program. “I think we’ve made a lot of progress. We realized with our other coach that we needed to be there for each other,” she said. “Heather has taught us a lot about achieving goals as a team and not as individuals. She and Coach (Jim) Hall have taught us a lot about taking accountability for our actions. “When we came into practice this year, something changed. We feel more like a family. If someone is down, we pick them up. This motivates us to do well for ourselves and the team. We’ve come in wanting to play well and get better. We have a lot of faith in each other. We trust in each other to make the right play. We’re trying to build a program for ourselves and the younger players. We’re trying to put a winning season together.”

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Gibsonburg's Bradley Mendoza (top) and Oak Harbor's Peyton Salyers wrestle in the 170 pound weight class Wednesday night. (Photo by Doug Hise)

Gibsonburg'sTony Vasquez (top) and Firelands' David Vaughn wrestle in the 160 pound weight class at Oak Harbor Wednesday. (Photo by Doug Hise)

Six returning league champs get Bears off to fast start Gibsonburg’s wrestling team is off to a good start to the 2014-15 season. The Golden Bears won the 12-team Gibsonburg Invitational on Dec. 5, claiming four individual champions. Secondyear coach Greg Spoores’ squad then beat Start, 53-30, and lost to Northern Buckeye Conference favorite Elmwood, 39-38, last weekend. “We have a couple of inexperienced guys in the lineup and I’ve been impressed with them so far,” Spoores said. “We’ve had a lot of senior leadership so far and that has helped us tremendously. We have five seniors on the team and we’re looking to use that leadership and experience they bring to kind of anchor the team.” The Golden Bears’ four champions at the Gibsonburg Invite were senior Tony Vasquez at 160 pounds, sophomore Hugo Villarreal at 145, senior Griffin Geary at 182 and junior Madison Jaso at 195. Senior Damien Schmeltz (152), freshman Brad Mendoza (170) and senior Marcus Kerais

(220) all finished second for Gibsonburg. Fourteen wrestlers are on this year’s squad, which won the 10-team Toledo City League championship last season. Spoores said Gibsonburg has a good chance of repeating “given the fact that all six of our (CL) champions return this year.” “I have pretty high expectations for this year’s team,” Spoores said, “especially with all the senior leadership we have and all of the kids who have district tournament experience.” Freshman Dylan Collins opens at 106 pounds for the Bears, who then have three open weight classes for the time being. Spoores said he hopes one of his 132-pounders, senior Wes Campbell or sophomore Avery Teeple, can get down to 126.

Villarreal went 29-8 at 132 last year but has moved up to 138. He was one victory from qualifying to the state tournament as a freshman. “Hugo traveled on an all-star team this summer and we’re looking for him to bring back some experience and disciplines he learned from traveling all over,” Spoores said. “He is a great wrestler, and only big things are going to come from him in the future.” Schmeltz, who was 40-10 last year, will drop from 152 to 145 this season, according to Spoores, with Vasquez competing at 152. Vasquez was 37-11 as a junior and is the team captain this season. “Schmeltz is a senior who has experience at the district level,” Spoores said. “We’re looking for him to go for broke this

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year and put it all on the line and get himself down to the state tournament. Tony is a great kid who has definitely embraced his leadership role this year. I really can’t say enough good things about him from a wrestler aspect, what you want out of your wrestler.” Geary will compete at 160, followed by Mendoza, who lost to a returning state placer from Hopewell-Loudon, 2-0, in the Gibsonburg Invite finals. Geary was 34-10 last year. “Griffin has experience at district level,” Spoores said. “He’s a senior and we’re looking for him to put it all out there and go for broke this year.” Junior Jarrett Wright, who last wrestled as a freshman, or sophomore Marciano Salazar will compete at 182. Jaso is at 195 after going 22-4 a year ago, with three of his losses coming in sudden death victory. Jaso took sixth at the district tournament. “We are definitely expecting Madison to be a state qualifier, at least,” Spoores said. “We’re expecting a big year out of him.” Kerais is the Bears’ 220-pounder, while junior Trent Hovis competes at 285.

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East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St., serves home-cooked lunch Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 a.m. Order by 11 a.m. the day before by calling 419-691-2254. The center will be starting pinochle the 1st and 3rd Tues. at 10 a.m.; canasta the 1st and 3rd Thurs. at 10 a.m. and bridge the 2nd and 4th Tues. at 10 a.m. Bible Study classes will meet the 2nd and 4th Mon. Dream Travelers will discuss “Christmas Around the World” Dec. 14 at 10:45 a.m. Call 419-691-2254 for info. East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 11:45 a.m. at the American Family Table restaurant on Navarre Avenue in Oregon. Walk-ins are welcome. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Weighins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $32. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy at 419-691-8033 or come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome. Block Watch 410-N for the East Toledo Old Heffner School Area meets every 4th Monday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. 2075 Kelsey Ave. Residents who live within the boundaries of Starr, the RR tracks (Belt Street), Dearborn and Lemert, Seaman to the I-280 Bridge and any surrounding neighbors/ business owners are also welcome. 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 Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum. 2083 Autokee St., is open Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. Tours of four people or more available upon request. Admission is free. Tour the museum on Facebook. For info, email HVHS.INC@gmail.com or call 419-691-1517. Divorce Care Support Group meets Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 7 in the Family Life Center at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium. Open to participants of all denominations. Walkins invited throughout the session. Call the parish office at 419-693-1150 for info. Open-Late Dinners, served Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4-6:30 p.m., Ashland Baptist Church, 2350 Starr Ave. Open to anyone in the community. Freewill offerings accepted but not expected. Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month, 6:30 p.m., Lake Michigan Room, ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Visitors welcome. Info: Julie at 419-836-5051/Allen at 419-270-7683 or visit d28toastmasters.org and click on “Great Eastern Club.” James Wes Hancock” Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave, open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily activities include: bingo, fitness classes, line dancing, exercise, Bunco, Euchre, and health screenings. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. daily. $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 & older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078. Biblical Living Support Group for those dealing with problems of all types will meet Tuesday nights from 6:30 -8 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God, 3230 Dustin Rd. Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society & Museum, 1133 Grasser St., is open on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info, call 419-693-7052. Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall is available for rental. The air conditioned hall, located at 4925 Pickle Rd. accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-693-1737 for details. Chronic Pain Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of the month at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Quilts of Compassion is seeking quilters to help make quilts for local charities, hospitals and disaster victims. No experience required. The group meets the last Wed. of the month, 1-3 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Call Flo at 419-693-3766. Ladies Bible Group meets every Tues. at 6 p.m., Oregon First Baptist Church, 5157 Seaman Rd.

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All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Fridays 5-7:45 p.m., Northwood VFW 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd. Steaks, chicken and shrimp also available. Breakfast served Sundays 9 a.m.-noon. Maumee Bay Country Quilters’ Guild meets the 1st Tues. of the month thru June at Northwood Church of God, corner of Curtice Road and Coy. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For monthly program info, call Mary at 419-836-3259. Free Bread, at Northwood Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2975 Eastpointe Blvd., every Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. Info: northwoodadventist.org. Free Home Safety Assessments & Smoke Detector Installation Program offered by Northwood Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, city residents may contact the fire chief at 419-690-1647 or email firechief@ ci.northwood.oh.us.

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

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

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Harris-Elmore Public Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at the Elmore Library. The Harris-Elmore Public Library will collect Food for Fines through the end of the year. Patrons with long-overdue materials may pay their fines with non-perishable food items, which will be donated to local food pantries. Food items should equal the amount owed in fines and cannot be used to pay for lost or damaged items. Board of Trustees of the Harris-Elmore Public Library will hold a special meeting Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the library to discuss the appointment of a public employee. Card Playing the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m. at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State St. Elmore Book Discussion Group meets the 4th Thurs. of the month at 10 a.m. at the Elmore Library. Storytime for Preschool-Age Children Wed. at 11 a.m. Call the library at 419-862-2482 for more info. Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tues. & Thurs. at noon. Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before. Blood pressure & blood sugar checks the 4th Tues. of the month; bingo the 4th Tues. of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874. Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. Questions: 419-392-1112.

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The Genoa Branch Library will collect Food for Fines through the end of the year. Patrons with long-overdue materials may pay their fines with non-perishable food items, which will be donated to local food pantries. Food items should equal the amount owed in fines and cannot be used to pay for lost or damaged items. Genoa Branch Library activities include: Preschool Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Lego Club (ages 6 and up) the last Tues. of each month 4-5 p.m.; Adult Craft Class Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Book Discussion Groups 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. (evening group) and 3rd Thurs. at 9:30 a.m. (morning group). 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. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects. Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.

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.

Luckey Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wed. of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thurs. of the month from 6-8 p.m. in the old Town Hall building, corner of Krotzer & Main Street. Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District. Luckey Library Storytime for ages 3-7 every Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music & crafts. Lego Club (K-5th grade) Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. No registration required for any of the programs. Home delivery of library materials to home-bound Luckey residents is available by calling the library during regular hours at 419-833-6040.

Millbury Pancake Breakfast, Dec. 19, 8-11 a.m., Paragon Masonic Lodge #788, 24845 SR 51. Cost is by donation, with funds going toward Christmas baskets for families in need.

Walbridge

Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., offers the following programs; Family Storytime – Tues. at 11 a.m.; play pinochle (16 and older) every Thurs. at 11 a.m. All programs are free. Food for Fines through Dec. 22. Non-perishable food items accepted for overdue fines only (fees for lost or damaged materials excluded). Benefits local food pantry. Call 419-666-9900 or visit cdpl.org. Food for Fines at the Walbridge Library Dec. 6-22. Overdue fines only. Fees for lost or damaged materials are excluded. Donations of nonperishable foods will benefit the local food pantry. Call 419-666-9900.

Williston

St. John Lutheran Church “Longest Night Service,” Dec. 21, 7 p.m., 21140 W. Toledo St. (SR 579) – a service of comfort for those experiencing pain mixed with joy at Christmas. Find peace through sharing silent reflection, healing prayer, Scripture and Communion. Everyone welcome. Light refreshments will follow the service. Call 419836-5514 info.

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Cleaning Position with part-time afternoon/evening hours available in busy healthcare facilities located in Stony Ridge and in Fremont. Approximately 10-15 hours per week. Experience is preferred. Some travel may be necessary. EOE. All references will be contacted and criminal background checks completed on all successful applicants. Send applications to: Community Health Services Director of Human Resources 410 Birchard Ave. Fremont, Ohio 43420 or Email to: hr@fremontchs.com Corporation providing community based residences for adults with developmental disabilities has immediate need for direct care staff. We feature a competitive wage and an excellent benefit program. Apply online at: communityresidentialservices.org Director of Information Technology

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