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Sludge dewatering would cut phosphorous in lake Oregon’s wastewater treatment plant sludge dewatering improvements project is expected to reduce nutrients that end up in Lake Erie. The city applied to the Ohio Public Works Commission for $3 million in funds for the project, which will remove liquid from treated sewage (sludge) and dispose of the product in a landfill. The city expects the current practice of applying liquid treated sludge to farm fields as fertilizer to end. By dewatering and landfilling the sludge, total phosphorous applied to fields in the Western Lake Erie watershed is expected to be reduced by 32,271 pounds annually. Phosphorous is what feeds the algal blooms in the lake, which have been getting bigger and more frequent over the years. The primary source of the blooms is fertilizer runoff from farm fields during heavy spring rains that flow into ditches, rivers and then Lake Erie. “For many years, Oregon has done field applications of its sludge,” said Administrator Mike Beazley. “It has worked well for us historically. It’s been an asset to farmers in the general region. But there’s been a couple of things that have changed over time that have led us to explore dewatering and seek funding for it.”

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There is the sense, he said, that the U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA will in the future make the application to farm fields unacceptable as part of the city’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) permit. Also, by dewatering, the city hopes to create additional storage capacity at its wastewater treatment plant that can be used for wet weather events. During the city’s last renewal of its NPDES permit, there was a $16 million upgrade to the treatment plant, said Beazley. “The upgrade was mostly on the treatment side, and we avoided considerable expense that was originally contemplated to do additional storage,” he said. “It’s only 3 ½ years until the next time we’re actually sitting around the table with the Ohio EPA. One of the ways we think we can help create additional space and capacity for storage is the space we now use to store our sludge, and sometimes it’s there for a longer time than we intended. That space could become available for wet weather events as well. Obviously, it’s not the only reason, but it’s another factor we think makes sense for us long term.” A final, additional factor is that residential patterns have changed, he said. “We have seen less of an appetite for some of our subdivisions and neighbors and Continued on page 2

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Waite High School students distributed food and gift baskets to needy families in East Toledo. The school has been honoring this Christmas tradition for 83 years. Pictured, Waite senior Jovan Sanson loads up a van for drop-off. Sanson was involved in the program through the National Honor Society and he also volunteered. "We are delivering baskets for other organizations that are not able to," said Sanson. (Press Photo by Stephanie Szozda)

Miller’s shopper grateful for Good Samaritan Santa Like many shoppers these days, Mitzie Paule stays mindful of her grocery budget, which doesn’t always stretch far enough, especially at the holidays. Paule, 84, had an bigger-than-usual list of groceries she wanted to pick up on a recent trip to Miller’s New Market in Genoa – ingredients she’d need for baking her Christmas cookies and special drinks for the grandkids. “Before I left with the checkbook, my husband reminded me that I only had about $100 to spend,” said Paule. As she made her way through the store aisles, she chose

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her groceries, separating the necessities from the things she didn’t absolutely need, in case she needed to put some things back.

“I knew I was probably between $85 and $100, pretty close to my limit for sure,” she said. At the store checkout, she decided she’d better forgo a few things, apologizing to the clerk and promising to come back in and return the items to the store shelves after she got her bags into her car. “They told me not to worry about it, that they’d take care of it,” Paule said. Just as the young carryout attendant had finished loading the groceries into her car, she heard the rear door open. “I saw a hand reach in and put in a few more bags,” Paule said. “He said, ‘Here…you might need these.’ It was the groceries I left behind.” Though she was startled, Paule was

not scared, she said, because she recognized the man, a familiar face around town and owner of a downtown business. Paule, who owned the Portage Inn twenty-some years ago, had exchanged greetings with him in the store. “I said, ‘Golly…what’s this?” she said, and then thanked her Samaritan Santa Claus. “I had heard about people doing these acts of kindness, but this is the first time it’s ever happened to me,” she said. “It’s such a great feeling, especially at the holidays,” she said. “It’s a reminder that there really are good, generous people in our local community,” she said. “That’s why I like to patronize my local stores,” she said.

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Continued from front page some discontent with field application going on next to their subdivisions. We had some challenges, two summers ago, as we dealt with that issue. We’ve now moved further away,” he said. Dewatering and landfilling the sludge will cut costs to the city, he said. “A final step in this category is just the nature of the cost of field application. It looks like it’s trending up. We’re very aware of future bids on this now that we’re going a little further afield to do the application. We feel this is going to be a more expensive operation long term, so with those factors, we feel it is prudent to seek funding. We think it will pay off for Oregon long term. As we go forward, depending on where the cost of field application goes, the benefit of additional storage, the potential swaps we can make with landfills, it might end up as a zero sum operation.” Todd Smith, chief operator at the wastewater treatment plant, said the sludge dewatering project would begin after the plant’s Phase II upgrade is completed in 2016.

Model Train Clinic The Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, will hold a Model Train Clinic Saturday, Jan. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Hayes Museum. In the event of inclement weather, the clinic will be canceled. Veteran model train hobbyists will lead the clinic and offer advice and information about train maintenance and repair, and will also estimate the value of older model trains. Admission to the clinic is $2 per person, or free with the purchase of a Hayes Museum ticket. Attendees also can enjoy the Hayes Train Special, which is on display through Jan. 5. A holiday tradition, the 12 x 24-foot operating model train display features eight 19th century-style trains running a course through mountain tunnels, around lakes, and near a Victorian village blanketed in snow. Clinic attendees who own G-, O-, or Standard-gauge trains are invited to see their models run on the layout. For information, call 800-998-PRES.

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Blake Mullins, a senior in Clay High School's Environmental and Agricultural Technologies Program, with one of the 60 freshwater shrimp he is raising as part of his senior project. This is the 5th year students have been raising shrimp as part of their aquaculture projects. The students will raise the shrimp to eat in the spring along with their annual perch fry. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

Time is running out for veterans who served in Iraq to take advantage of the Ohio Veterans Bonus. The deadline is Dec. 31 for veterans who served in Iraq between March 19, 2003 and Dec. 31, 2011. No deadline has been announced for the Ohio Veterans Bonus for those who served in Afghanistan or anywhere else in the world since Oct. 7, 2001. The criteria for award of the Ohio Veterans Bonus is service in the Armed Forces anywhere in the world of more than 90 days active duty, not for training, during the periods of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Eligible veterans must have been Ohio residents at the time of their entry into the service, and must be an Ohio resident at the time of application. The bonus pays $100 a month to veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan, up to a maximum of $1,000. For veterans who served elsewhere, the payment is $50 a month up to a $500 maximum. Veterans medically discharged due to injuries sustained in-country can receive $1,000, plus up to $500 for months of service elsewhere. The bonus is not subject to federal or state taxes, and can be used for any purpose. Family members of those killed in action or who died from disease as a result of their in-country service can receive a bonus of $5,000 plus whatever the service member was eligible for, up to a total of $6,500. For information or assistance in completing an application, call the Ottawa County Veterans Service at 419-898-2089 or visit the office at 8444 W SR 163, Oak Harbor. More details are also available at www.co.ottawa.oh.us/ veterans or on the agency’s Facebook page.

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Helping African farmers grow better life Ron Overmyer, a retired educator with the Ohio State University Extension, will present a program about his trips to help farmers in Mozambique, Africa Thursday, January 15, Noon, at the East Toledo Senior Center. The talk is sponsored by the East Toledo Club and open to the public. Overmyer, an Oak Harbor resident, has made three trips to Africa through the Farmer to Farmer Program administered by the Citizens Network for Foreign affairs. The organization works with growers to make them more efficient and find markets for their products so they can improve their quality of life. Farm work in Mozambique is still done manually. Most of the farmers still live in round homes made of sticks and mud and with a thatched grass roof. Lunch is served at Noon. There is a cost. RSVP to Jodi at 419-691-1429, ext.213. The program starts at 12:30. No reservations required if you’re coming just for the free program.

Speakers available The American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio has established a Speakers Bureau to offer lectures and discussions on their programs and services and how the Red Cross mission affects the lives of hundreds families each year. The Bureau is comprised of speakers with expertise ranging from disaster relief and preparedness to winter safety practices. Speakers are available for professional, community, and civic organizations. Requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event date. Call 419-734-1100.

At the clubs The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner meeting will be held on January 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds Hall located at 7870 W. SR 163. The evening will kick off

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juggler and ventriloquist. There will be door prizes throughout the night. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased by calling the chamber office at 419-898-0479. RSVP by January 24. *** The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce currently has open board of director seats. The new term begins January 1, and ends December 31, 2017. Those interested should respond by email to director@embchamber.org by December 23.

Indictments returned on two burglary suspects Two men responsible for more than 20 burglaries in Ottawa and Sandusky counties have been indicted on multiple charges, including first degree felony charges of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity. Donald J. McKeever, 32, and Jason R. Ohms, 33, both of whom are currently being held in the Sandusky County Detention Facility, are charged with more than a dozen felonies, including Burglary, Theft and Theft of Firearms. Officers of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, the Port Clinton Police Department and Ottawa County Drug Task Force, along with the Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office, Sandusky County Adult Probation Department and Fremont Police Department also played a role in the investigation and ultimately obtaining con-

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Harbor Rd., Fremont, was charged with one count of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a minor after he reportedly engaged in sexual activity with a minor under the age of 16 in June 2013. • Steven Ontko, 42, 9489 W. Portage River South Rd., Oak Harbor, was indicted on two felony counts of Operating a Vehicle while intoxicated, along with misdemeanor counts of Marked Lanes Violation and Open Container. The OVI counts are both felonies of the third degree and contain specifications that Ontko has previously been convicted of felony OVI charges. Warrants were issued for all defendants. Arraignment dates in the Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas have not yet been scheduled.

Carry own guns Special to The Press Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies are the only deputies in Northwest Ohio who carry their own firearms on duty. And it seems that trend will continue indefinitely. Sheriff Steve Levorchick made a pitch to Ottawa County Commissioners in his budget hearings to get service revolvers in the budget. On Tuesday Sheriff Levorchick had his department budget of $5,001,432 approved — minus the gun line item. “I was told it was put on hold. I’m not sure what that means,” Levorchick said. He had asked for $20,090 to cover the cost of 49 guns estimated at $410 each. The request also included $8,820 for holsters and magazines. The sheriff’s office budget is the single largest department fund. Levorchick noted the total amount is slightly higher than last year because of 3 percent personnel raises and cruiser costs and maintenance. The guns sought will likely be 9 mm. Levorchick is putting together an in-house team to evaluate which weapon would be recommended if the “hold” is lifted.

Store robbed The search continues for the man who robbed the Dollar General in Oak Harbor late Dec. 21. The man, described as white, tall and thin, entered the Locust Street store about 9:20 p.m., an Oak Harbor Police dispatcher said. The robber’s face was concealed by a black face mask that covered all but his eyes and nose. He wore a camouflage jacket that he pulled up around his neck and hairline. He handed a note to the clerk at the checkout station that stated he had a gun and wanted the money in the register, according to reports. He then fled out the door on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Police Chief Steve Weirich and Sgt. Paulsen were not available for further comment Tuesday.

Tree recycling The Wood County Park District will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling starting Friday, Dec. 26 and continuing through Friday, Jan. 9. All decorations, including tinsel, must be removed. Recycling locations include: William Henry Harrison Park, 644 Bierley Ave., Pemberville; Otsego Park, 20000 West River Rd. and the Park District Headquarters, 18729 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green; W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg;

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Court Log Closing bank asked not to restrict deed Oregon Municipal Court • Nicholas Peter Branstutter, 1734 Grand Bay, Oregon, 90 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 87 days suspended, license suspended 9 months, $546 court costs and ſnes, operating a motor vehicle under the inƀuence. • Philip A. Hickman, 3042 Haines, Ida, MI, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $896 court costs and ſnes, operating a motor vehicle under the inƀuence. • Jared Hornyak, 350 Easthampton, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, license suspended two years, $746 court costs and ſnes, operating a motor vehicle under the inƀuence. • Brandyn L. Bloomſeld, 153 Van Buren, Toledo, $211 court costs and ſnes, drug paraphernalia. • Sara J. Detillion, 1017 Artis, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $50 court costs and ſnes, falsiſcation. • Sara J. Detillion, 1017 Artis, Toledo, 10 days CCNO, 10 days suspended, $205 court costs and ſnes, unauthorized use of property. • Lashyonn A. Sylvester, 2750 Pickle, Oregon, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $75 court costs and ſnes, attempt to commit an offense. • Beronica S. Lopez, 2136 Consaul, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $137 court costs and ſnes, attempt to commit an offense. • Dominique Shantel Watkins, 4146 Hakes, Northwood, 10 days CCNO, 10 days suspended, $172 court costs and ſnes, attempt to commit an offense. • Brent J. Rahm, 301 N. Stadium, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 28 days suspended, $112 court costs and ſnes, disorderly conduct. • Bryan Wayne Shimman, 2142 Genesee, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $137 court costs and ſnes, unauthorized use of property. • Winston S. Autry, 352 Parker, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, $187 court costs and ſnes, attempt to commit an offense. • Katelyn Michelle Partin, 305 Burger, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, $187 court costs and ſnes, unauthorized use of property. • Tanya R. Blatt, 424 3rd, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, $87 court costs and ſnes, theft. • Kristen H. Freitag, 14677 Van Tassel, Weston, Ohio, 30 days CCNO, $187 court costs and ſnes, unauthorized use of property. • Toby Alan Friess, 2739 Starr, Oregon, 5 days CCNO, $187 court costs and ſnes, theft. • Toby Alan Friess, 2739 Starr, Oregon, 5 days CCNO, $50 court costs and ſnes, possession of drugs. • Kendra Cartlidge, 1202 Nevada, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $137 court costs and ſnes, unauthorized use of property. • Tiffany M. Hartford, 1 Nevada, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $87 court costs and ſnes, theft.

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Elmore village ofﬁcials are asking executives of the Huntington National Bank to not put any deed restrictions on the Rice Street property which the bank plans to close its branch as part of a consolidation. Huntington Bank recently announced it is closing the branch at 365 Rice Street at the end of the year. Mayor Matt Damschroder and village council have sent a letter to Huntington, thanking management for the service of the branch to the community but asking no limitations be put on what type of business may decide to locate there. “After much discussion and consultation with our legal team, village council has unanimously agreed to send you an ofﬁcial letter strongly urging you to refrain from adding any deed restrictions or any other types of restrictions on the current property (365 Rice Street Elmore, Ohio) that would substantially limit the property

uses to anything other than a bank or financial institution for which property it was intended to be used when originally built,” the letter says. “We feel any limitations would severely inhibit a timely sale and, at the same time, greatly diminish the probability of Elmore being immediately served by another local financial institution, “The loss of a financial institution in the Village of Elmore would most certainly damage the reputation of the village as it prepares to proceed with its economic development plans and do irreparable harm to our citizens both economically and as a matter of civic pride.” Brent Wilder, a Columbus-based spokesman for the banks, said customers were notified in October of the closing and are being referred to a branch in the Village of Woodville. A Huntington branch on Starr Avenue in East Toledo is also being closed at the end of the year, he said, and those customers are being referred to a branch in the City of Oregon. Mayor Damschroder said three other

bank companies have contacted him to discuss locating in the village. He declined to name them but said he was scheduled to meet with a representative of one on Dec. 29. “I couldn’t be more excited,” he said. “All of them that have expressed interest are local and known in the county. I’m conﬁdent that we’ll get something. I would love to have something move into that building.” The mayor said he was surprised by Huntington’s decision to close the branch. “They market themselves as a community bank,” he said, adding Huntington hasn’t responded to the letter from him and council. Rick Claar, a member of village council, said news articles indicate there has been a bank at the site since the late 1800s. Prior to Huntington being located there, SkyBank and Mid Am Bank occupied the site. “Having a bank there was a convenience for everyone in town,” he said.

Court afﬁrms sentences in Oak Harbor robbery By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The prison sentences of two men involved in a 2013 robbery at an Oak Harbor residence have been upheld by the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals. The court has ruled the 11-year and 14-year sentences imposed on Cody McClanahan and Paul Thebeau, III, respectively by the Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas didn’t violate state law and their right to due process. The case stemmed from a Dec. 5, 2013 robbery at the home of James Edens, Jr., who was in the home at the time with his sons Jimmy Edens, Ryan DeVincent and Kevin Edens. Jimmy had been with McClanahan and Thebeau earlier in the evening and they believed he had stolen $25 and a pack of cigarettes from them, according to court records, which state the two punched James Edens and threw him to the ground.

They also threatened Ryan and Kevin, who were upstairs at the time, and told them they would harm the family if they reported the incident to police. Court records say the two destroyed the victims’ cell phones and television on their way out and stole 30 DVDs from the residence. McClanahan was indicted on one count of burglary, six counts of aggravated burglary, four counts of witness intimidation and one count of tampering with evidence. He initially entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment on Dec. 13 but in March entered a plea of guilty to one count of robbery and one count of intimidation of a witness. Other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement. Thebeau was indicted on six counts of aggravated burglary and four counts of intimidation of a witness. He also entered a not guilty plea but in March agreed to a deal and pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated robbery and one count of intimidation of a witness.

The court imposed the maximum sentences for both and ordered the sentences to be served consecutively. In their appeals, Thebeau and McClanahan claimed the trial court abused its discretion in imposing sentences that exceed other sentences for “similar crimes in this as well as other courts.” The appeals court rejected their argument. “In addition, consistency in sentencing does not result from a case-by-case comparison, but by the trial court’s proper application of the statutory sentencing guidelines. An offender cannot simply present other cases in which an individual convicted of the same offense received a lesser sentence to demonstrate that his sentence is disproportionate. Rather, to demonstrate that a sentence is inconsistent, an offender must show that the trial court did not properly consider applicable sentencing criteria found in Revised Code,” the court wrote.

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Two suspected of poaching deer By Press Staff Writer A twice convicted felon awaiting sentencing on a gun charge is a suspect in an Ottawa County poaching investigation. Charges are pending against Ann Goode, 43, of 2722 S. Muddy Creek North Road, Oak Harbor, and Steven Brown, 32, of 14550 W. Third St., Rocky Ridge, after authorities say they were called to Portage River South Road in Salem Township just around 3:30 a.m. Dec. 19, Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Levorchick said. Brown, who fled on foot but was found later at Goode’s property, was caught after a search by two Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office deputies, two Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers, officers from the Oak Harbor Police Department and the Danbury Township Police Department K-9 unit and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Deputies told Goode she could face a complicity charge for her role in the incident and would receive a summons, the report shows. As of Tuesday, no charges had been filed against either in Ottawa County Municipal Court. According to Deputy M. Gandee’s report, a resident heard a gunshot in the early morning hours across a nearby field. Using a thermal imaging scope, the resident spotted a deer carcass. He called the sheriff’s office when he said he saw a small car return to the area and a man in jeans, a hooded sweatshirt and dark hat headed toward the downed animal. The resident noted the license plate and then approached the car. The driver sped away and the other person ran. Deputies shortly afterward found the car matching the description. Goode was driving the vehicle. Deputies checked on her license and found she was driving while under suspension, according to the report. She told officers she was checking on her other property because she had been told someone was messing around on it. When asked about a possible poaching incident, Goode said she was unaware of it but stated she had hit a deer down the road and pointed to a dent on the front panel of the car. Gandee could not find any deer hairs on the dented vehicle. Meanwhile, wildlife officers staked out the area around Goode’s house. They later spotted Brown running across the field toward her home. When he was taken into custody, officers noted, his clothes were wet and muddy. When told of Brown’s apprehension and pressed about the rifle’s whereabouts, Goode changed her story, the reports shows. She said she never saw a rifle. She claimed Brown came to her house, told her he shot a deer and asked for help retrieving it, according to the report. Goode was convicted of a gun possession charge in late September in connection with a domestic violence spat with her daughter when she threatened to shoot the girl’s horses. She headed to the barn but had a change of heart and put the gun on a shelf where deputies found it a short time later. The charge was a felony because of Goode’s 1996 burglary conviction. She was scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 1. The sentencing, however, has been delayed three times. A new date was not available on Tuesday, according to Ottawa County Common Pleas Court records. A condition of her current bond is that she has a curfew and is not supposed to be beyond her property between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Less than eight months ago, a Lucas County judge found Goode guilty of attempting to pass drugs to her son, Zachary Redfern, an inmate in the Toledo Correctional Facility at Christmas time last year. She served three months in prison and was put on community control for four years. Judge Myron Duhart ‘s restrictions include the possibility of serving remaining time if she is convicted of a felony or involved in some other unlawful incident. He also suspended her license for a year and required her to do community service and seek treatment.

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By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com The Oregon school board plans to place another levy on the ballot in 2015 after a 5.9 mill emergency levy was defeated on Nov. 4. “Hopefully, the board will take action in January or February to put a levy on the ballot for next year sometime,” said board member Jeff Ziviski at a recent school board meeting. “We want to get that out and be as open as possible. We will be meeting here shortly to put together an action plan of what will happen if we’re not successful in our next attempt.” Out of 6,992 votes cast on November 4, the levy lost by 60 to 40 percent. The district has been unable to get an operations levy passed since 2008. Decisions will have to be made whether to wait until next November’s ballot or earlier in the year. “The question is not `if’we’re going to be on the ballot, but `when,”’ Ziviski told The Press on Monday. “The board just has to talk that process through as far as the timing. Traditionally, May levies don’t have a very good turnout. We expect November to be a very well attended election day because of city council races.” To get a levy passed, he added, school officials need to do a better job communicating to voters why more funding is needed in the district. “There are several things we need to communicate clearly and concisely to the community, and make sure everyone is

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educated on the facts,” he said. There are also misperceptions about the district that should be addressed, he added. For instance, there are some who think Oregon has high property taxes. “Oregon is still among the lowest in property tax rates,” he said. Superintendent Lonny Rivera said the board is going to have to make some major decisions if the next levy is again rejected by voters. “We’re scratching our heads just trying to make the best possible ideas and scenarios. It’s with a heavy heart that we’re looking at some of the things that we may end up not having down the road,” said Rivera. “As imperative as I can be, this is serious for our district. I don’t want to see us go backwards, but this next levy attempt is going to be very crucial for our district, and where we go. Whatever we put out there,

I can tell you by going through the numbers, it is not going to be comfortable for anybody.” The “lifelong issues” of public education – supporting or not supporting public education - is not a new phenomenon. It’s something that’s been around for a long time,” said Rivera. A book he recently read that was published in 1918 discusses the same issues facing the district today, including school funding, and teacher evaluations. “There’s nothing new,” he said. “But in the absence of a public education system, there are so many kids that would be left behind,” he added. Rivera, who was appointed superintendent in 2013, did not disclose what would happen should another levy fail to pass, saying he wanted to be positive. “I don’t want to make a threat. We have been very positive in our first attempt. We love this district and everything that’s going on,” he said. Still, he noted that the district needs more funds to meet the needs of students. “The reality is it costs money to do all of what we need to do for our kids. There’s going to be some information coming, and I don’t want to be premature in what I put out. But we’re going to have some items that the board will have to discuss, and I’m anticipating in January, we’ll have more to look at. And the community will be fully aware of what it is we’re going to do so they’ll know what they’re supporting and what they’re voting on. I believe our community will come through for us because our kids are that important,” said Rivera.

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E.J. Coves Toledo "Getting with my brothers and forming our music group. We have come a very long way. Just getting together and becoming closer to them. Not just as my brothers, but as partners and friends."

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The National Football League is a paradigm of meritocracy. The average pro career is about 6 years, assuming that a player makes an opening day roster, according to the NFL. The competition for the 53 jobs on any roster is fierce. Most teams have approximately 20 to 25 coaches. The Detroit Lions have 22. That’s one coach per 2.4 players. These coaches grade your every play which is captured on film. Your peers see every play, too. “This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco, this ain’t no fooling around,” as the Talking Heads once sang. The scrutiny is intense and if you want to be one of those players, you can’t say you’ll get in shape when your name is called. Your body has to be ready to take the pounding and your muscles prepped to respond to the need for speed. Mentally, you have to be ready too. There are complicated blocking assignments and pass patterns and defensive line stunts, etc., so, it would behoove you to make the practice squad. There are only 1,696 active roster spots in the NFL on any given day. There are somewhere between 18,000 to 25,000 college players on the 252 college teams in Division I football, so you can see how difficult it is to make a NFL team. If you’re fortunate enough to be invited to an open tryout or combine, you will be tested for speed, strength, stamina, vertical jump, broad jump and lateral quickness. You will take the Wonderlic Cognitive

Ability Test to gauge your intelligence and your ability to think quickly and solve problems. Do well with all of this and you’ll still need some luck to make it. The difference between starter and back-up and practice squad player can be minimal. The same can be said about the difference between a player in the NFL and one in the Canadian Football League or The Arena Football League. Warren Moon, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, went undrafted before getting his start in the CFL. Kurt Warner went from stock boy to Arena Football star before win-

ning a Super Bowl with St. Louis. You not only have to have the talent, the spirit and the will to work hard, you also need to put yourself in the right place to be noticed. If you can do this, you can make some good money. The minimum salary for an NFL player in 2014 is $420,000. The average salary is somewhere between $1 to $2 million and, as we approach the playoffs, keep in mind the player’s share, if his team makes the playoffs, is about $20,000 and could run upwards to $160,000 if his team wins the Super Bowl. What all of this should tell you is that the players on the field are among the most talented athletes in the world. They are highly motivated and every move they make is scrutinized probably a lot more than the scrutiny you face at your work place. Given all this competition for these prized 1,696 roster spots and all the experts evaluating prospective talent and all the revenue at stake for the organization, you might think there would be little chance for a player from nowhere to make it in the NFL. But, a perusal of rosters shows more than 50 current players come from small or little-known colleges or universities. Some are emerging stars such as Andre Holmes (Hillsdale College, MI, 1,486 students), Oakland receiver, 45 receptions and 4 touchdowns this year; Ron Parker (Newberry College, SC, 1,000 students), Kansas City strong safety, 89 tackles; Jacoby Jones (Lane College, Jackson, TN, 2,000 students), Baltimore receiver, 203 receptions in 8 years; Fred Jackson (Coe College,

Cedar Rapids, IA, 1,300 students), Buffalo running back, more than 5,500 career yards 30 TDs in 9 years; and Miles Austin (Monmouth, W. Long Beach NJ, 1,750 students), Cleveland receiver, 36 career touchdowns in 8 years. Some others you may have heard of: Pierre Garcon (Mount Union, Alliance OH, 2,200 students), Washington receiver, 411 career catches and 28 TDs; Cecil Shorts III, (also of Mount Union), Jacksonville receiver, 48 receptions this year; Nate Washington (Tiffin University, 3,500 students), Tennessee receiver, 411 receptions and 40 TDs in 10 years; and Chris Ivory (also of Tiffin), New York Jets running back, 792 yards and 6 TDs yards this year. A few others who have made the NFL a career include: Jason Trusnik (Ohio Northern, Ada, OH), Miami linebacker, 8 years; John Kuhn (Shippensburg, PA), Green Bay fullback, 9 years; Jahri Evans (Bloomsburg, PA), New Orleans offensive guard, 9 years and Joe Berger (Michigan Tech), Minnesota offensive guard, 10 years. Other small colleges represented include: Missouri Western State, St. Joseph, MO; West Texas A & M, Canyon, TX; Assumption College, Worcester, MA; Bentley University, Waltham, MA; Presbyterian University, Clinton, SC; and Slippery Rock, University, Slippery Rock, PA. The playoffs start January 3. Comment by email to zoz@presspublications.com

Building mental and emotional walls empowers your fear Building mental and emotional walls is a common occurrence. We are used to living with physical walls so this progression is an easy transition. Furthermore, it’s a conditioned response that we learn from others as well as a result of our own experiences. There are a variety of reasons people build these virtual walls. They want to keep undesirable things out. They have a desire to prevent loss. They don’t want someone to leave. Walls may create a feeling of security. They offer a sense of protection. Walls are constructed as a result of fear, uncertainty, or vulnerability. There are those who put up walls as a show of power. Only select people are allowed to cross their boundaries. This process allows them to feel as if they wield power over others by deciding who to exclude. Some build walls to mark their territory. This approach mimics a child’s strategy of drawing an imaginary line around them in order to keep their siblings “off their side.” Walls may be in response to a sensitivity that one wants to avoid. The goal is to keep out any real or imagined emotional threats. It is an attempt to avoid repeating unpleasant experiences. Regardless of the reason for building virtual walls, their ultimate impact is to hold you back. Virtual walls are constraining, offering only an illusion of security. They are a defensive strategy which inhibits your personal growth. Limiting beliefs such as, “I can’t,” “I won’t,” or “It’s impossible,” build walls. Conversely, believing, “I can,” “I will,” or “I’ll find a way,” tears down virtual walls. These walls are built based on your atti-

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by Bryan Golden tude. Dismantling them requires a change in outlook. You have the power to adjust your thoughts, and therefore can decide to remove your walls. Virtual walls grow over time. Ironically, most people aren’t aware of the walls they have put in place. They are so conditioned to their existence that the walls become integrated into their self-identity. Since these walls are so limiting, dismantling them opens up new potential for you. Since your virtual walls take time to build, they also require time to tear down. Rather than becoming overwhelmed by the task, start by removing just one brick. Continue brick by brick until the wall is gone. Each brick represents one aspect of your wall. Don’t empower fear. It doesn’t matter what other people say, think, or do.

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Get over your fears by doing what you are afraid to do and going where you are afraid to go. Walls cannot keep out fear. You are in control of your emotions. You have no control over the actions of others, but you do have control over your response. You stay safe through the proactive management of your feelings. Walls will never ensure happiness. Utilize your strengths. Appreciate everything you have. Concentrate on abundance rather than worrying about what you think is lacking. You have more to be thankful for than you realize. Walls do prevent you from attracting positive elements into your life. Walls do not define who you are. Your character is based on your beliefs, attitudes, morals, and ethics. Your character can never be stolen or lost. Tearing down walls is scary because change is required. Learn from your past. Repeat actions that brought desired results while avoiding unsuccessful behavior. Correct bad decisions by making better ones. As your walls vanish, you will enjoy an amazing view that used to be obscured by your self-imposed banishment within

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Marine gives daughter Christmas classroom surprise By Alex Sobel Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com The holiday season always includes a lot of gift-giving, but Jake Schwab got the best gift he could have ever asked for – the chance to come home to his daughter, Leeah. After five years in the Marine Corps – almost all of Leeah’s life – he finally got to come home for good, and he wanted the reunion to be unforgettable. “She knew I was coming home, but she didn’t know when,” he said. “I would always tell her that I had a year until I’m home, then a couple more months, then a couple more weeks. But she didn’t know exactly what day.“ Schwab decided to surprise the unsuspecting Leeah at school. So, dressed in his Marine Corps uniform, he marched right into Leeah’s classroom at Solomon Lutheran School in Woodville. The result was an emotional scene for both father and daughter. “I wanted it to be a memorable moment. She was so excited, she jumped into my arms,” he said. When Schwab left to join the Marines, Leeah was not even a year old. Though it was a difficult decision, his entire family, especially his wife Beka, offered her unwavering support because of his reason for joining. “The reason I actually joined the Marine Corps was because I was having a child,” Schwab said. “I needed to take care of her and provide for her. My family was very supportive because they knew I was doing it for the right cause.” In the Marines, Schwab became a crew chief. He flew on the Osprey, called the MV-22, and was deployed to Afghanistan for seven months. During his time overseas, forging and maintaining a personal relationship with his young daughter proved to be a chal-

After being away for five years, Marine Jake Schwab recently came home for good. He surprised his daughter Leeah in her kindergarten class at Solomon Lutheran School in Woodville. (Photo by Brittany P Photography) lenge. I’ve only seen her (in person) a handful of times. The only reason she really knew me was because of keeping into contact with her through (Apple) FaceTime and talking on the phone,” he said. “It was a struggle to keep in contact. When I was in Afghanistan, sometimes we would get disconnected, there was the time difference, and I just worked so much. Sometimes I’d only get a couple of minutes every other weekend.” While away, Schwab cherished the chance to see Leeah do “normal kid things,”

and those kinds of interactions made him feel like he was right there with her, even when he was a world away. “She’d be swinging on the swing or be in her room playing with dolls while FaceTiming with me,” he said. Now that he’s stateside, he looks forward to cherishing more of those moments in person. “I look forward to going to her Christmas plays, or if she chooses to pursue sports, or her cheerleading (events). That’s what it’s all about,” he said. Despite having spent so much time

After retirement Zale becomes “the science guy” As Tim Zale prepares for his new job, he is actually reminded of his old job. In fact, it was a calling 33 years in the making. When he retired in 2012 from the Oregon Police Department (OPD) as a detective sergeant, Zale was looking forward to some leisure time and spending time with his son, Tim II. Quickly, he began looking for an opportunity to stay busy and when he was approached about re-entering education, it seemed like a perfect fit. In June, Zale was hired to become the STEMM Coordinator for Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and St. Kateri Catholic Academy. His involvement with St. Kateri Catholic Schools began in 2011 when he and his wife Janet were touring the school during an open house. It was at that event, that they realized Kateri offered the best choices for their son, and soon after, Tim

II started second grade. “The teachers and faculty at St. Kateri Catholic Schools are amazing and I realized I wanted to be a part of this atmosphere,” Zale said. His love of STEMM education comes from the first job he had out of high school – teaching freshman science at Rossford High School. While he eventually ended up in law enforcement, he has always considered himself a “science guy” at heart. “I was passionate about outdoor labs and being outside. I ended up leaving the classroom and became a park ranger with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for five years.” Zale says he is incredibly excited about the opportunity the STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine) initiative is providing students. “STEMM represents an opportunity to get kids interested in these fields and to guide

them to good, meaningful jobs,” he said. “Our students will be prepared for college and to make a difference.” Zale’s primary responsibilities are to support the teachers and faculty by providing hands-on experiences, arranging guest lecturers, and organizing field trips that will inspire and engage students. In addition, he will work with the business community to ensure their needs are being met. “The success of the STEMM initiative has been outstanding over the past three years, and I am excited to be a part of it,” he said. “From approximately 35 students enrolled the first year, to 144 students enrolled this year, there is no doubt that STEMM is transforming lives and Stritch Catholic.” Story reprinted with permission from Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School Alumni Magazine and St. Kateri Schools.

separated from his daughter, now that he’s home, it doesn’t feel like anything’s been lost in the years apart, Schwab said. “Coming back and being with her, it’s like we didn’t skip a beat. It’s like I’ve always been there.” And just being back with his family is the best gift he could have asked for, and he’s nothing but grateful for everyone who made it all happen. “I’m just so grateful for everyone who made this possible,” he said. “It was an early Christmas present.”

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Clay fundraiser helps Fassett teen The Clay High School Volunteer Focus group hosted a Fire Truck Pull for Charity Oct. 24, before the last home football game. Six teams participated in the competition to pull a halffilled fire truck 50 feet in the shortest amount of time. Teams included Oregon students, along with Oregon Fire Stations #1 and #2. The teams chose to compete for charities from a list provided by Volunteer Focus. The organization is open to any Clay student with a desire to help others in the school and community. Fire Station #1 was the winning team and they chose to donate the money to “Companion for Camron,” an effort raising funds for Fassett Junior High student Camron Martin who has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Camron’s family is raising funds to get a diabetic alert dog to assist him by alleviating the anxiety he experiences over managing his blood sugars. They have put down a deposit with Heads Up for Hounds, an organization that trains young rescue dogs to use their sense of smell to detect changes in the scent of a handler’s saliva to determine a good blood sugar level. The family needs to raise $8,500 by September 2015. The funds would include not only the canine, but a three-day training for Camron, along with initial supplies needed. On Dec. 17, Volunteer Focus students, along with the men and women from Oregon Fire Station #1 presented the proceeds from the Fire Truck Pull fundraiser – a check for $800 – to Camron and his family. To read more about Camron’s story and/or to donate, visit www. youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/ companion-for-camron-diabetic-alertdog-/129032). Contact the Martin family at DADforCamron@gmail.com.

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Sunday Fun New times for Sunday Fun Open Swims at the Oak Harbor High School pool will begin Jan. 11. The swims are open to Benton-Carroll-Salem students, families, and community members. Swim hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 11, 18 and 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22 and March 1. Racquetball courts will also be open to adults during the swim hours. Additional dates may be added on the district website (www.bcssd.com) if the district gets a good response. Pool admission, payable at the door, is $1 for students and $2 for adults. Racquet ball courts will be open to B-C-S adults only for an additional charge of $2 (limit four per court). A lifeguard and site director will be on site to ensure pool safety. Call the B-C-S Board of Education office at 419-898-6210 if you have any questions.

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year. That would be a best case scenario.â&#x20AC;? Another key returnee is junior 120-pounder Damian Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Emilio, who went 56-9 with 26 pins at 113 and 106 pounds last year. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Emilio, who has 106 career wins, won a sectional title en route to advancing to last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state tournament. He also earned academic All-Ohio status. The Comets will also rely heavily on Adam and Brandon Bates. Adam, a sophomore, moves from 126 pounds up to 138 this season after winning 35 matches as a freshman. He also placed fourth at the NBC tourney and second at sectionals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adam is just solid and brawny and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t concede anything,â&#x20AC;? Bergman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He will wrestle a complete six minutes and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave anything on the mat. I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to have a breakout year.â&#x20AC;? Brandon Bates, a senior, went 50-9 at 132 last season but will move up to 145. He had 28 pins as a junior, has a 124-49 career record and is a three-time district qualifier. State placer transfers The Comets got a huge bonus with the addition of senior 132-pounder Devon Dunbar, a transfer from Northwood. Dunbar took third at the state tournament at 126 last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shot in the arm (for the program),â&#x20AC;? Bergman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He just elevated the competition level in the (practice) room. Just a great fit. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a real pleasure.â&#x20AC;? The rest of Genoaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup includes sophomore Thor Morrison at 106, freshman Andrew Muir at 113, sophomore Trey Neumann at 126, freshman Xavier Beach at 152, and junior Tyler Struck at 170. Bergman said either junior Zander Brown or freshman Darian Gugle will start at 160. The coach also looks for Robbie Wilson, Seth Moore and Trey Duran to earn varsity mat time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our upperclassmen will need to score bonus points early in the season to keep us in contention as our underclassmen continue to develop and progress,â&#x20AC;? Bergman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our inexperience should be less of a factor by the postseason, with us wrestling so many matches against quality opponents.â&#x20AC;?

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Lake hockey tournament honors the late Gene Ward By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Over the weekend, Lake club hockey hosted the Gene Ward Memorial Tournament, held in honor of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former coach, who was at the helm of the then-varsity program for 27 years. Ward, whose given name was Norris, passed away on July 19 at the age of 87. He worked as a science teacher at Lake High School for 31 years and coached multiple sports even after he retired. During his coaching years, the hockey team held its own against bigger schools and won a league title in 1982. Above all, Ward helped to sustain a solid foundation for a program that struggled from 1973-78 before getting back on track. For his efforts, he was honored with the Ohio High School Athletic Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sportsmanship, Ethics & Integrity Award for hockey during the 1995-96 school year. For this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake hockey team, things are looking up. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s after a tough season nearly void of wins last year. Lake was 6-4 overall and 2-2 in the Northwest Hockey Conference heading into the Ward Memorial. Lake is utilizing its depth and versatility while relying on the play of goalie Kyle Zapadka to account for its winning start. In more recent games, Lake defeated Whitmer, 6-0, and lost a hard-fought game to Perrysburg, 4-3. Zapadka, who has two shutouts under his belt, kept Lake in the game before Perrysburg won late, scoring the tie-breaking goal with 30 seconds to play to claim victory. Offensively, Pat Modrowski leads the team with 12 goals and seven assists, followed by Anthony Weinrich (9G; 5A), David Vandergrift (8G; 5A) and Dylan Mauder (5G; 6A). Five others â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jacob Parsil, Malachi McLean, Trevor Switala, Jon Wood and Sean Donovan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have each scored at least six points, a sign of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s versatility on offense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had this kind of depth,â&#x20AC;? said Craig Horvath, now in his eighth year coaching the club team, which does not

Lake players Gage Gillen (12) and David Vandergrift (14) converge on the Springfield goalkeeper in a Northwest Hockey Conference match-up. (Press photo by John Pollock/ Pollock. smugmug. com) necessarily have to stick to Lake students and does not come under the auspices of the athletic department or OHSAA anymore. Still, Horvathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team has gained in popularity with the local hockey community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used jerseys that are eight years old that we never used before. I had to turn kids away â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I hate to do it, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just something we had to do. Against Whitmer, I just kept running four lines out there. When thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a power play, I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t switch up the lines as much. Other than that, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to wear the other teams out,â&#x20AC;? Horvath said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We roll three to four lines and there is no first line; we play all the kids. We have 17 players, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all playing. What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got going is a good thing. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing something right.â&#x20AC;? The rest of the team includes for-

wards Gage Gillen, Mohammed Shaheen, Christian Wallin and Cole Pollex and defensemen Connor Gralak, Brian Blakely and Kelly Odneal. Lake has just three seniors, Vandergrift, McLean and Mauder, who is the captain. Mauderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work ethic impressed the coaches so much in practice before the season got underway, they decided to name him as the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He stuck out because he worked the hardest,â&#x20AC;? said Horvath. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a no-brainer. His brother, Mitchell, was a workhorse and was our captain three years ago, too.â&#x20AC;? The performance of the club against Whitmer and Perrysburg has Horvath, who has been able to keep things going even after the program lost its varsity status with the school after the 2006-07 school year, optimistic about what lies ahead.

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Golden Bears flexing their muscle in league play By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Heading into the season, Gibsonburg boys basketball was faced with the reality that if they had lost early-season contests against pre-season favorite Toledo Christian and Cardinal Stritch Catholic, they would immediately find themselves behind the proverbial eight ball with regard to winning a Toledo Area Athletic Conference title. Instead, the schedule makers’ decision to have the Golden Bears play two of its most important games to open the season has not hurt the club, but helped, as evidenced by their 61-51 win over the Cardinals and a 59-52 triumph over the Eagles. Getting those two key victories under their belt puts the Golden Bears in the drivers’ seat in the TAAC. Following an 86-33 victory over Danbury, a 66-23 over visiting Emmanuel Christian, and another TAAC rout, 75-55, over Tiffin Calvert, Gibsonburg finds itself 5-0 overall and 5-0 in the TAAC. The Bears hosted Otsego in a non-league game Saturday and travel for another non-league contest at Woodmore next Saturday. The Bears, a talented, senior-laden team that has eyes on a league title and making a run in the postseason, are led by point guard Jordan Kreglow, a three-year starter. Kreglow, at 5-foot-11, is a dualthreat who is capable of beating defenses by creating shots for himself and scoring, or by penetrating and creating opportunities for his teammates. He has been magnificent from the start, averaging 23.7 points, but it’s his defense that sets him apart. Adhering to the fundamentals of utilizing quickness and maintaining good, sound footwork are what allow him to be such a good defender. Fellow senior Bryce Ernsthausen, a 6-3 post, is averaging 14 points, and is joined down low by senior T.J. McGough, who is also 6-3. The rest of the starting lineup consists of wings, 6-0 senior Derek Angelone and 5-10 junior Marcus Tille. Marcus Tille is filling in for his brother, Matt Tille, who is currently battling a knee injury. The bench features the likes of backup point guard Mateo Flores, wings Erik Jahna, Preston Arriaga and Trent Picciuto and posts Josh Ernsthausen and Josh Dyer. “We have a lot of players that play their role well and we don’t really care about who is scoring, we just love to win,” Kreglow said. “We get along really well. We’ve always played together since we

Gibsonburg senior point guard Jordan Kreglow (10) drives into the key against Toledo Christian in the Golden Bears' 59-52 home victory. (Photo by Jeff Holcomb) were younger. Depth is very important. You’ve got to have that to be successful. It’s big.” Last year, Gibsonburg, under the leadership of coach Brent Liskai, finished 17-6 and second in the conference before falling in a close game to Toledo Christian, 42-38, in a Division IV sectional final. Needless to say, that served as a big motivator in the Bears’ win over the Eagles on Dec. 5. Bryce Ernsthausen, who is one of two returning starters, says the club has a positive outlook on the rest of the season. “It’s a big relief to get those games out of the way and get those big Ws,” he said. “It’s going to be tough the second time around

at their place. We’ve got to get the job done. It was great to get those three wins. We definitely have a chip on our shoulder after getting beat by Toledo Christian (last season). That was a big, big reason (for our win against them) — that lit a fire under us.” Despite the fact that Gibsonburg is averaging 68.7 points, their staple has, and always will be, defense. “That’s always been the Gibsonburg way,” Ernsthausen said. “That’s how it is with Coach Liskai. Most of our practices are about defense, getting up against people and forcing turnovers. We’re a team that likes to push the ball on offense and our pressure defense gets us going into our fast

break offense.” Defense has helped Liskai build the foundation to a strong program at his alma mater, where he’s been coaching now for 13 years. The Bears have been competitive in the TAAC since joining before the 201112 season, and won the Suburban Lakes League in 2006. During their time in the SLL, Gibsonburg was consistently among the league’s top teams, and in its last year in the conference, advanced to the Division III district finals before losing to Ontario, 71-63, in overtime. After three games, the Bears are still working to get their offense in sync, but it’s key that their defense remain intact. “Our defense has really improved,” Kreglow said. “Individually, it’s about beating your man to his point and making him change direction and getting into him and being lower than him. “I feel pretty confident about where we are. We’re not at our best. We’re not playing our best ball yet. Our best is yet to come. I think how hard we’re playing is getting us through. Our offense isn’t there yet, but our defense has gotten us through.” Kreglow’s older brother, Matt, who graduated in ‘08, was a standout player, too. Matt contributed as a non-starter on the 2006 team that won the SLL and advanced to Division III regional semifinals before earning SLL Player of the Year honors as a senior. “(Matt) always made me work hard and taught me some things,” Jordan said. “I’ve always wanted to be better than him, obviously. We’ve always had our rivalry. I always wanted to beat him in everything. Now, he encourages me to do well.” As for Ernsthausen, he knows that the offense will be in good hands so long as Kreglow is running the point. “He’s definitely a guy that I rely on every night,” Ernsthausen said. “He knows how to bring it — I think he’s one of the best point guards in Northwest Ohio. He’s got the shot. He can pass and get people open. His outside game and mid-range game can get me open and if I am doubled, I can pass it out to him and some of the other guys.” Gibsonburg has been trying to find ways to replace the production lost by the graduation of three starters, Andrew Cantrell, Tyler Ernsthausen and Adam Copley and two key non-starters, Andy Burmeister and Isaih Arriaga. “It’s tough to replace a good shooter like Andrew and what the others brought to the table,” Kreglow said. “I think we’ve filled the roles pretty well. Our juniors play the role pretty well.”

Catie Phalen (right), a midfielder from Lake, signs as Owens women's soccer coach Kenny Hewitt looks on. (Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information)

Lake’s Phalen signs with Owens By Nicholas Huenefeld Owens Sports Information nicholas_huenefeld@owens.edu

Chris Bassitt honored by Genoa Tuesday

Genoa High School honored Oakland Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt, a 2007 GHS grad, Tuesday night during halftime of the boys basketball game. A sign at the entrance of Bassitt's hometown, Curtice, recognizing him as a native of the village, plus the Genoa High School athletic department will retire Bassitt's number. The Chicago White Sox traded the right-hander to Oakland last month. The 6-foot-5, 210 pound Bassitt broke out in 2014, making his Major League debut and posting a 1-1 record and 3.94 ERA in six games — five starts — at the big league level for the White Sox. In his first Major League career win, Bassitt shut down the Detroit Tigers during a 2-0 White Sox victory late in the season, marking the first career win for the right-hander. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

Catie Phalen, a midfielder from Lake, has signed with the Owens Community College women's soccer program. She will join former Owens players Drew Plummer (2012), Tara Preble (201213) and Shelby Antonacci (2014) as one of four Lake graduates to play women's soccer at Owens. Phalen, a 5-foot-3 midfielder, was a First Team All-Northern Buckeye Conference (NBC) and Second Team All-Northwest District selection as a senior this past fall. She led Lake to a 15-4-2 overall record, an NBC championship and a regional semifinal appearance. As a junior, she led the team in goals with 13, while adding four assists en route to Second Team All-NBC and Honorable

Mention All-District honors. The team finished 12-8 and was the district runner-up. Prior to that, she earned Honorable Mention All-NBC honors. While playing for head coach Don Jablonski, Phalen earned NBC All-Academic honors. She was also a four-year varsity letter winner. Phalen joins five others so far in next year's freshmen class, including Kathryn Spalding (Central Catholic), Jenna Kidd (Clay), Lynzee Richardson (Napoleon), Kaleigh Strausbaugh (Bowling Green) and Kelsey Combs (Anthony Wayne). The Owens women's team finished 145-2 this past fall under the guidance of firstyear head coach Kenny Hewitt, who led the team to its second appearance at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national tournament. The team also captured its second straight Region XII tournament championship.

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Clay grad role-player for UT harriers By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com University of Toledo senior Megan Csehi (Clay) was one of nine seniors on this year’s women’s cross country team that was ranked 21st nationally and finished 30th at the NCAA Division I championships. “Being recognized with a national ranking is great for the women of this program,” coach Linh Nguyen said. “They’ve worked extremely hard and this shows that others are starting to see what we have known: that we’re one of the top programs in the country. I’m very happy for the women because they are the ones that put in the miles and toe the line at races. They beat some strong teams at Wisconsin and this is a nice recognition of those efforts.” And, some of those seniors will be back next year, so graduation will not hit the team as hard as one would expect. “Well, we have four of our seniors who are not leaving and will be back for a fifth year next year so that helps. The loss isn’t as bad as it looks off the bat,” Nguyen said. “Also, the underclassmen and juniors have been in the program and they understand the expectations and goals. Our goals don’t change because people graduate. The kids who were not in the varsity have been working hard and preparing themselves for when they will be asked to step up and lead the team.” The Rockets had the best finish in school history with a third place showing at the Great Lakes Regional in which they defeated power five conference teams Ohio State, Michigan, and Notre Dame. Csehi placed at the Eastern Michigan University Classic, finishing in 19:52.5. She competed in five races as a junior, including finishing 15th at the EMU Triangular with a time of 19:56, and posted a seasonbest time of 18:57.3 at the EMU Classic The Clay grad ran six races as a sophomore, including finishing fifth at the EMU Open with a time of 18:49.8. She also had a 14th-place finish at the EMU Fall Classic, and competed in four races her freshman year, posting a season-best time of 21:30.3 in the Toledo Rocket Opener. She also finished fifth among UT runners in the PreNCAA Invitational her freshman year, At Clay, Csehi was a four-year varsity letter winner in cross country and track, two-time regional qualifier in cross country and qualified for the state meet her senior year. She was named first team All-Toledo City League in both her junior and senior seasons. The Toledo men’s team, which includes juniors Adam Bess (Clay) and Thomas Gibbons (Clay) and senior Adam Smercina (Oak Harbor), continued to build its program and change the culture into a winning mindset. At this year’s NCAA Pre-National, placing in the top 100 for Toledo was Smercina with a time of 26:30.7. Bess finished in 120th place with his official time coming in at 26:53.9. “I was happy with the men’s season,” Nguyen said. “I know that our (Mid-American Conference) and Regional finishes don’t necessarily reflect the growth and progress we made. However, I think the men did a great job this year of starting to turn the corner and get this program going in the direction we want.

The Press Box “I think this year was a big change. The men know me better and what I expect and I think they adjusted their expectations to a higher level. I think we had a really good team atmosphere this year where everybody was on the same page and working toward the same goals. It’s quickly approaching the atmosphere we have on the women’s team and I’m very excited about that. “I think the future is very bright. I know that we haven’t traditionally been a strong program but that’s the past and we don’t live there. We’ve got some great guys on this team who have high goals and work hard. We’re going to continue to add to that through recruiting and move the program forward. I’ve been a part of a big turnaround before and I see the same early things happening here. Toledo is a great school with a lot of great things to offer and I think guys see that and want to be part of something special. There’s nothing like being the first to win a championship and we’re looking for guys who want that.” Smercina, who competed in six races as a sophomore, was a three-time regional cross country qualifier at Oak Harbor and also a regional qualifier in the 3200 meter run in track during his junior and senior years. At Clay, Bess was first team all-league during his senior season, registering top times of 16:20 at 5000 meters in cross country and 4:34 at 1,600 meters (track). He was a regional qualifier in the 4x800 meter relay during his junior season. Gibbons earned eight varsity letters in cross country and track at Clay, was named first team All-Three Rivers Athletic Conference and All-District while qualifying for the state finals his senior year. He was also a regional qualifier during his junior and sophomore years. (— from UT athletic website press releases)

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Sports announcements The Eastern Community YMCA will host the Beef-It Shooting Clinic for boys and girls basketball players in grades 5-12 on Dec. 29-30 from 3-4:30 each day. Cost is $25 per child. The two-day clinic instruction is provided by Coach Arnold Sutter of the Western Basin Toledo AAU and special award merchandise from the Cleveland Cavaliers will be presented. Call 419-6913523 or email dberlincourt@ymcatoledo. org. ********** Owens Community College and Ottawa Hills High School are hosting six-week baseball camps starting Jan. 11 at Owens, and Jan. 18 at Ottawa Hills. Owens coach John Parisho and Ottawa Hills coach Chris Hardman will direct their respective sites in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. Visit USBaseballAcademy. com or call toll-free at 866-622-4487.

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The East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St., will hold a two-day Euchre Tournament Jan. 26 and 27. The cost is $7, which includes lunch, which will be served at 11:45 a.m. Tournament play begins at 12:30 p.m. RSVP and payment due by Jan. 19 at noon. To sign up, call 419-691-2254. United Church of Christ Embroidery Club Sewing Classes meet Mondays 2-4 or 6-8 p.m. in the basement of Calvin United Church, 1945 Bakewell St. Everyone welcome. For info, call Elizabeth at 419-691-9051. East Toledo Senior Activities Center Weekly Breakfast every Tues. from 8-9 a.m. Donation is $2.50 for ages 60 and older and $5 for those under 60. Call 419-691-2254 to sign up or obtain more info. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Weighins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $28. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy at 419-691-8033 or come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome. Block Watch 410-N for the East Toledo Old Heffner School Area meets every 4th Monday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. 2075 Kelsey Ave. Residents who live within the boundaries of Starr, the RR tracks (Belt Street), Dearborn and Lemert, Seaman to the I-280 Bridge and any surrounding neighbors/ business owners are also welcome. VFW Post #2510 offers Friday-night dinners from 4-7 p.m. Public welcome. Meetings are held Tues. at 7 p.m.; Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary meets the 1st Tues. and Ladies Auxiliary meets the 4th Tues. Waite High School Alumni from the Class of 1951, meet the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-6936060. East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St., serves lunch Mon. through Fri. at 11:45 a.m. Featuring a hot lunch daily and salad bar Tues. and Thurs. Meals must be ordered the day before by noon by calling 419-697-9005. Cost is $2.50 for those 60 and older. To order, call 419697-9005. ABLE Mobile BeneĹżt Bank visits the Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., the 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month from 1-3 p.m. No appointment necessary. Get help applying for food stamps, WIC, child care and other programs, along with free legal assistance. Call 419-255-0814 for info.

Oregon Catholics Returning Home, a six-week series of informed sharing and an update of the Catholic faith for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers about returning to the church, will meet Wednesdays beginning Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium. For info, call the church at 419-693-1150 or Carol at 419-691-3562. 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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;James Wes Hancockâ&#x20AC;? Oregon Senior Center, 5760 Bayshore Rd., open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily activities include: bingo, Ĺżtness classes, line dancing, exercise, Bunco, Euchre, and health screenings. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. daily. $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 & older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078. Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month, 6:30 p.m., Lake Michigan Room, ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Visitors welcome. Info: Julie at 419-836-5051/Allen at 419-270-7683 or visit d28toastmasters.org and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Eastern Club.â&#x20AC;? Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum, 2083 Autokee St. is open Wed. 4:30-9 p.m. Admission is free. Homework Help Program offered from 4:30-6:30pm Wed. at no charge. War

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