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Older Americans Month – ‘Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow’ Each May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month to recognize the contributions of older Americans and to provide with information to help them stay healthy and active. The theme for 2014 – Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow – focuses on injury prevention. Older adults are at a much higher risk of unintentional injury and even death than the rest of the population. Unintentional injuries to this population result in at least 6 million medically treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths every year. With a focus on safety during Older Americans Month, the Administration for Community Living – an organization within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – is aiming to spread the message that by taking control of their safety, older Americans can live longer, healthier lives. Here in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Aging encourages residents to use the month to become more aware of the impact of falls on our elders and learn about the state’s falls-prevention initiative, STEADY U Ohio. Visit www.steadyu.ohio.gov to learn more about the initiative, take a Falls Risk Self-Assessment, get helpful safety tips and more. Follow STEADY U Ohio on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates. The Administration for Community Living offers these safety tips to keep in mind during Older Americans Month and beyond: Talk to your healthcare provider • Discuss physical activities that are appropriate for you. Regular exercise helps to improve endurance, strength, balance, and coordination. • Have your vision checked regularly. Your sight plays a large part in preventing injuries at home, on the road, and in the community. Manage medications • Be aware of how your medications interact with other prescription and overthe-counter drugs, certain foods, alcohol, and other medical conditions. • Learn how medications may make you unsteady on your feet or impact your ability to operate a motor vehicle. • Create a medication schedule or use a scheduler box to make sure you take no less or more than prescribed. • Ask your pharmacist for help. Largeprint labels, medication-tracking devices and easy-open containers may be available.
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John Henry, Noah Hagedorn, Eric Collier, Amy Carpenter, Reed Steele, and Cheryl Tanner rehearse a scene from "On Golden Pond" to be presented by the Oregon Community Theatre May 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. with a 3 p.m. matinee on April 27. Tickets are available by calling 419-691-1398 or go to oregoncommunitytheatre.org. Performances will be held at Fassett Middle School auditorium. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) Prevent falls • Install handrails and grab bars wherever they are helpful, especially around stairs and in bathrooms. • Ensure ample lighting inside and outside of your home, particularly around frequently used walkways. Add one or more nightlights between your bedroom and bathroom. • Choose shoes with non-slip soles that provide support without bulk that could cause you to trip. • Use a walking aid, if needed to improve balance and stability. Prevent fires and burns • Set your water heater to 120 degrees. You can also install anti-scald devices on sinks, tubs, and showers. • Test smoke detectors regularly. Be sure you have a smoke alarm in or very near your cooking area. Alarms should also be installed in all bedrooms. • When cooking, wear snug-fitting or short-sleeve clothing and high-quality oven
mitts that cover the lower part of your arms. • Do not smoke in your home, especially if oxygen therapy is used. Drive wisely • Know when it might be time to limit or stop driving, and learn how to get around town without driving. Learn more about Older Americans Month and find additional resources at http://acl.gov/olderamericansmonth. About Older Americans Month When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans
lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy’s meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month.” Thanks to President Jimmy Carter’s 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called “Older Americans Month,“ and has become a tradition. Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Visit www.acl.gov/olderamericansmonth for more information.
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Senior Day, Hall of Fame induction planned at Camp Perry Ottawa County Senior Resources and Magruder Hospital will present Spring Senior Day 2014 Wednesday, May 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Camp Perry. The event, which will be a Hawaiian Luau, will include sweet and sour chicken over rice, tossed salad, tropical fruit, bread and Hawaiian coconut cake. Entertainment will be provided by Ohana Aloha, a Polynesian dance troupe. Seniors are encouraged to wear their favorite Hawaiian outfits. Also at the luncheon, Senior Resources will present the 2014 Senior Hall of Fame Awards, and more than 38 local vendors booths will be set up. Limited tickets are available. For tickets or more information, call any Ottawa County senior center, visit the Magruder Hospital Gift Shoppe or call the main office of Senior Resources at 1-877-898-6458.
Spring Fling The Area Office on Aging is preparing to welcome 2,000 people age 60 and over, as well as about 100 exhibitors to its annual Spring Fling, which will be held May 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sylvania Tamo-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave. Admission to the event is free. The BBQ chicken sandwich lunch is $2.50 for those age 60 and over. Lunch tickets may be purchased at local senior centers and at the Area Office on Aging, 2155 Arlington Ave. in Toledo. There will also be various health and wellness demonstrations throughout the event. Call 419-382-0624 for more information.
“A Moving Discussion” Rick Hunsicker, a nationally known speaker on the senior real estate market and senior living, will present a free seminar, “A Moving Discussion – What Seniors Need to Know,” Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m. at Portage Valley Senior Lifestyle Community in Pemberville. Hunsicker will explain why 2014 is a “year of opportunity,” offering information about the best reasons and methods for selling your home. He will also provide information about senior living. Following the presentation, he’ll take questions. Attendees will also have an opportunity to see homes on the campus of Otterbein Portage Valley and enjoy a chef-prepared dinner. Last year’s event was a sell-out. Call Jaime or Geri at 419-833-8917 to reserve a
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JWH Oregon Sr. Center events The JWH Oregon Senior Center, located at the corner of Stadium and Bay Shore, Oregon, will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $1 tacos and more 4:30-7 p.m. May 5. Call 419-698-7078 for more info. On Saturday, May 31, the center will present a “Junk in Your Truck and Homemade Goods in Our Hood” plus a Bake Sale. The event will run from 9 a.m.3 p.m. Rain date will be Saturday, June 7. Call 419-698-7078 to reserve a space. The fee is $15 for members and $20 for others. The center will hold a community fundraiser in conjunction with Bob Evans Restaurant at 2849 Navarre Ave., Oregon, Wednesday, June 4. Between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of sales to the center when an event flyer is presented at the time of check-out. Fliers are available at the center or by calling 419-698-7078.
Senior Book Discussion The Oregon Branch Library will present a “Pen to Palette” book discussion group Thursday, May 8. The program, a collaboration between the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the Toledo Museum of Art, integrates library stories with the museum collection. Participants should meet at the library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon, at 11:14 a.m. Then the group will carpool to the Toledo Museum of Art. Parking is $5 (free to museum members). Lunch will be available in the museum café. At 12:15 p.m., the group will sign in in the Yellow Room, where there will be a discussion about the current book title, “The Language of Flowers,” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. From 1:15-2:15 p.m., there will be a tour of “The Art of the Louvre’s Tuileries Garden” exhibit. Multiple copies of the book are available at the library’s circulation desk. For more information, call 419-259-5250.
90 Plus Spectacular In celebration of Wood County residents age 90 and older, the Wood County Committee on Aging will present the “90 Plus Spectacular,” Monday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 315 S. College Dr., Bowling Green. The dinner party will consist of a slide show, entertainment and recognition of individuals 90 years and older by the Wood County Commissioners and elected officials. Family members and friends (maximum four per honoree) are invited to attend the event. The cost for dinner is $4 for those 60 and older and $7 for all others. Advance registration and payment is required. Special diets are available by request in advance. Registration is required by Monday, May 5. Biographies and photos are required by the same date. Call 419-353-5661 or 1-800-367-4935 for reservations or information.
Travelers will depart Friday, Sept. 5 and return Tuesday, Sept. 9. The cost is $569, based on double occupancy, which includes luxury motor coach, five nights of lodging, four breakfasts and four dinners, tours of the WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Smithsonian, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and more. A $75 deposit per person is required by May 2; the balance is due July 1. Call 419-691-2254 for more information.
Genoa Seniors card party Genoa Seniors will hold a Card Party Wednesday, May 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Genoa Senior Center, 514 Main St., Genoa. Lunch is included at the event, which will include cards, prizes, games and more. The cost is $5. Call 419-855-4491 for reservations.
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Individuals with questions about COPD, medications, asthma or pulmonary rehab are invited to attend monthly “Better Breathers Club” programs held at Heartland of Oregon, 3953 Navarre Ave., Oregon. Meetings will be held Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. Complimentary lunch will be served. The next meeting will be held March 20. The topic of discussion will be “Indoor Air Quality: Assess and Improve Air Quality.” On May 15, the topic will be, “Medicare HMOs; Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy.”For more information, call 419698-4521.
The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) will present a “Matter of Balance” – a series of classes that emphasize practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and to increase activity levels – Tuesdays, June 17-Aug. 5, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Wood County Senior Center, located at 305 N. Main St. in Bowling Green. Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk even higher. “A Matter of Balance” participants will learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Important Facts about Falling: • 30 percent of adults age 65 and older living in the community fall each year. • An older Ohioan falls every two minutes and sustains a fall-related injury every five minutes, resulting in two hospitalizations each hour, an emergency room visit every eight minutes and three deaths each day. • Falls and fall-related injuries cost Ohio more than $4.2 billion each year. • Falls are not a normal part of aging, and most falls can be prevented.
Woodville Senior Center The WSOS Woodville Senior Center, located in the Woodville Township Fire Hall, is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and is open to everyone age 60 years and over. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 419-849-3636. Home-delivered meals are also available for homebound seniors.
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Monthly podiatric clinic For the benefit of older adults, Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) is offering a monthly podiatry clinic at the Wood County Senior Center, 305 N. Main St. Bowling Green. Doctors from Maumee Bay Foot and Ankle Specialists will offer help with foot screenings, ulcer and open wound care, toenail trimming and diabetic education. Patients should check with their insurance companies about coverage and co-pays. Medicare and Medicaid will be accepted. The next clinic will be held May 21 at 1 p.m. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 419-353-5661. For information about future dates, contact Megan Nole at 800-367-4935 or email programs@wccoa.net.
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Magruder VIPs plan trips Magruder Hospital VIP Club, a hospital-based membership club offering discounts and other services to community members 60 years and older, is planning a series of trips in 2014, including: • Amish Overnight in Sugarcreek, Ohio, July 29-30. Cost is $294, based on double occupancy, which includes transportation; a night’s stay at the Carlisle Inn; breakfast, lunch and dinner; tours, shopping and wine tasting. The cost also includes admission to “The Confession,” musical theater in the round at the Carlisle. The deadline to sign up is June 9. Future trips include an excursion to Pittsburgh Aug. 18; a trip to Nashville Sept. 8-12; International Tour of Cleveland II Oct. 24; and a trip to see Oglebay Festival of Lights in Wheeling, W. Va. Nov. 19. For more information about trips, call Marty Willis at 419-734-5362 or Rachel Fall at 419-732-4061. For details, call 419-734-3131 or visit www.magruderhospital.com.
Little Sisters Day at 5/3 Field Thursday, June 12 will be Little Sisters Day at Fifth Third Field as the Mud Hens take on the Buffalo Bisons at 7 p.m. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an all-you-can-eat barbecue featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, potato chips, dessert and beverages. The donation is $25 for adults and $12 for children under 12. All proceeds raised will benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor – Sacred Heart Home in Oregon. Call the Little Sisters of the Poor Development office at 419-698-4331 for tickets or more information.
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Once their kids have left the nest, many men and women over 50 begin to consider downsizing their homes. Downsizing to a smaller home can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, including less home to clean and maintain, more affordable utility bills and lower property taxes. But the decision to downsize is rarely black and white, and men and women often struggle with that decision. Perhaps the most difficult part of the decision of whether or not to downsize to a smaller home concerns the sentimental attachment many homeowners, especially those with children, have to their homes. The home might be too big for your current needs, but it also was the same place where your son took his first steps and where your daughter lost her first tooth. Saying goodbye to a place that was home to so many memories isn’t easy. But there’s more than just sentimental value to consider when deciding whether or not to downsize your home after the kids have grown up and moved out. Personal finances – Your financial situation merits significant consideration when deciding if the time is right to downsize your home. If your retirement nest egg is not as substantial as you would like it to be, then it would seem as though downsizing to a smaller, more affordable home is a great opportunity for you to start catching up on your retirement savings. But that’s only true if your new home won’t incur any additional expenses that are already taken care of in your current home. For example, your current home may be fully furnished, while a new, smaller home may require you to buy all new furniture because your existing items simply won’t fit. The cost of such furnishings can be considerable. If you plan to move into a condominium, you can expect to pay monthly homeowners’ association fees, and such fees are often substantial. So while the condo itself might be smaller, the additional expenses associated with the property may end up making the smaller home more expensive
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Downsizing a home is something many men and women over 50 consider after their children have moved out. Such a decision is rarely easy, so homeowners should take as much time as they need before making a final decision to move or stay put. and prevent you from saving more money for retirement. Real estate market – There are seller’s markets and there are buyer’s markets, and ideally you would like to sell your home in a seller’s market. But keep in mind that this might be the same market in which you hope to buy a new home. The nature of the real estate market depends on a host of factors, including geography. If the city or town where you currently live is in the midst of a seller’s market and you are planning on moving to a location where buyers have the upper hand, then now might be a great time to move. But if you currently live in a buyer’s
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market and hope to move to a seller’s market, then you may end up paying a steep price, even when downsizing to a smaller home. Things may even themselves out if you want to downsize to a smaller home within your current community, but do your homework nonetheless, researching the time of year when you’re most likely to get the most for your home and find the best deal on your next place. The advantage men and women over 50 considering downsizing have is that they are rarely in a rush to move out of their current home and into their next one. This gives them ample time to make the real estate market work for them. Space – How much space do you really need? Once the kids have moved out, couples may feel like all of that extra space is going to waste. But that can be a kneejerk reaction, and upon a more thorough examination of the space and your needs you may just find that you can put all of that extra square footage to good use after all. If you have always wanted your own art studio, then now might be the perfect time to make that a reality. Always wanted a room devoted to home theater? Get to work on converting your basement from an all-purpose game room to your own private movie theater. If, after considering the space in your home, you find that the extra square footage really is just upkeep you aren’t especially interested in doing, then you would no doubt like a cozier home that’s less of a responsibility to maintain.
Exercise can help women over 50 The aging process has a way of making people risk-averse. Financial advisors typically recommend that men and women steer clear of risky investments as they age, and men and women over 50 often make lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of developing certain medical conditions. As women age, some may feel exercise is simply too risky. Hormonal changes brought on by aging decrease a woman’s bone density, and that fact makes many women over 50 hesitant to embrace exercise. But exercise plays a key role in helping women over 50 secure their long-term health and reduce their risk of injury. • Exercise promotes independence. Exercise, in particular strength training, slows bone deterioration, helping bones stay stronger longer and reducing a woman’s risk of suffering a potentially debilitating injury. Independence is especially important to seniors, many of whom spent years planning their retirements and awaiting the day when they would be free to travel at their leisure. • Exercise can improve sleep. Some women who are fighting fatigue may feel that routine exercise will only make them more tired. But exercise actually improves energy levels and makes it easier to get a better night’s rest. Numerous studies have shown that routine exercise can improve sleep quality and even increase energy levels throughout the day. A more quality night’s rest improves vitality, making it easier for women to exercise and make it through the day without feeling fatigued. Always stretch immediately after each exercise session, and give your body ample time to recover, especially when you begin your new regimen.
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Spring is a great time to dust off your financial plan By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Spring is officially here. Before you get started with your spring cleaning, perhaps another matter deserves some dusting off – that long-term financial plan. April is National Financial Literacy Month – the perfect time to spring into action when it comes to planning your financial future. If you already have a plan, this is a great opportunity to take another look at it and make sure you’re still “on track” to reach your financial goals. According to a 2013 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, the past few years have seen a sharp decline in Americans’ confidence about their retirement savings. Only 13 percent of workers
feel very confident about having enough for a comfortable retirement and 28 percent are not at all confident. More than half of workers have less than $25,000 in total savings and investments. Twenty-eight percent of workers have saved less than $1,000. If you haven’t begun saving for retirement, now is a good time to start—no matter what your age. If retirement is near, you’ll want to jump into the fast lane right away. If you’re younger and retirement seems a lifetime away, it’s still in your best interest to begin saving now. Here’s how much the magic of compound interest will work to your advantage. For example, a 25-year old who begins saving $100 a month and earns a modest 5 percent interest will have more than $150,000 at age 65. Save $200
a month and you’re looking at more than $300,000. Experts agree that saving when you’re young will make a world of difference when the time comes to draw on your retirement savings. Don’t just take our word for it. You can check out the numbers yourself. A great way to start figuring out how much you will need for retirement is to use Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator, which offers an instant and personalized estimate of your future Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings record. Try it today at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. We encourage saving for retirement, but there are reasons to save for every stage of life. A great place to go for help is www.mymoney.gov (the official U.S. government’s website dedicated to teaching
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Police Beats OREGON – Unknown suspect(s) used the identity of a victim in the 1400 block of Reswick Dr., to file an income tax return on March 27. • Unknown suspect(s) entered a home in the 5900 block of Plympton Cl and rifled through closets leaving a mess but nothing was taken on April 10. • Unknown suspect turned on outside spigot in the 3200 block of Hazelton Dr., and victim’s basement was flooded on April 10. • A slot machine was taken from a garage in the 2000 block of Momany St. on April 2. • Old and new batteries and a saw were stolen from a barn in the 6800 block of Cedar Point Rd. on April 10. • Multiple guns and a class ring were stolen from a house in the 6300 block of Cedar Point Rd., on Jan. 1. • Tools worth $1,200 were stolen from a garage in the 2000 block of Lilias Dr. on April 1. • Someone set up automatic monthly payments to Geico from the checking account of a victim in the 3100 block of Navarre Ave. on Nov. 14. • Someone used the Social Security number of a victim in the 1900 block of Ashcroft Dr. on a tax return on April 10. Unknown person(s) removed 7 $20 bills from a wallet at Heartland of Oregon, 3953 Navarre Ave. on April 5. • Unknown suspect(s) forced open a front entry door in the 5400 block of Towers Rd. but nothing appears to be taken on April 7. • Someone entered a patio in the 1500 block of Blandin Ave. and stole a table and four chairs on April 7. • Unknown suspect(s) used the Social Security number of an individual from the 3000 block of Starr Ave. to file an income tax return on April 4. • Unknown suspect(s) smashed locked cars in the 400 block of S. Coy Rd., and took a purse, credit cards, cash and computer on April 4. • Unknown suspect(s) took temporary tags from a vehicle in the 1800 block of Ashcroft Dr. on April 4. • Train blocked Otter Creek Road for an extended period of time on March 31. • Suspect violated protection order in the 3100 block of Navarre Ave. by phoning victim 112 times on April 8. • Suspect stole items from victim’s home in the 2600 block of Gladhaven Dr. and drove her car while victim was hospitalized on March 27. • Unknown suspect entered a home in the 5900 block of Plympton Cl and rifled through closets, leaving a mess but nothing was taken on April 10.
Court Log • Marcos G. Ybarra, 3076 CR 87, Gibsonburg, 10 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 10 days suspended, $87 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property. • Tyjean R. Powell, 3413 Polk, Toledo, 10 days CCNO, 10 days suspended, $87 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property. • Thomas Edward Wilson, 2034 Verdun, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, domestic violence. • Yasin A. Mohamed, 909 Kensington, Buffalo, New York, 180 days CCNO, 140 days suspended, endangering children. • Robert Lesley Keesey, 2703 Densmore, Toledo, 15 days CCNO, 15 days suspended, $87 court costs and fines, criminal trespass. • Mario Corona, 405 Morrison, Fremont, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, theft. • Jaime Perez, 12453 Ft. Meigs Rd., Perrysburg, 20 days CCNO, 20 days suspended, $87 court costs and fines, drug paraphernalia. • Michael James Roach, 3245 Cromwell, Oregon, 90 days CCNO, $187 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. • Kyle R. Coutcher, 2247 Marcy, Toledo, $237 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct. • Yasin A. Mohamed, 909 Kensington, Buffalo, New York, 180 days CCNO, 140 days suspended, $100 court costs and fines, permitting drug abuse. • Yasin A. Mohamed, 909 Kensington, Buffalo, New York, 180 days CCNO, 140 days suspended, $100 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. • Yasin A. Mohamed, 909 Kinsington, Buffalo, New York, 180 days CCNO, 140 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, possession of drugs. • Michael James Roach, 3245 Cromwell, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, $287 court costs and fines, theft. • Christopher M. Barbier, 3164 Wick, Oregon, $162 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct while intoxicated.
• Kyle E. Morris, 555 Viking, Toledo, $212 court costs and fines, possession of drugs. • Christopher P. Schrader, 17 N. Stephen, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $596 court costs and fines, physical control of vehicle while under the influence. • Zachary Paul Mildon, 3958 Drexel, Toledo, 10 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 7days suspended, license suspended six months, $446 court costs and fines, driving under the influence of alcohol. • Theresa C. Whalen, 2119 W. Sylvania, Sylvania, 20 days CCNO, 20 days suspended, petty theft. • Theresa C. Whalen, 2119 W. Sylvania, Sylvania, 15 days CCNO, 15 days suspended, obstructing official business. • Mathew K. Barraclough, 554 Oak, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 55 days suspended, $387 court costs and fines, possessing drug abuse instruments. • Diana L. Adkins, 1717 Albert, Toledo, 10 days CCNO, 10 days suspended, $212 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. • Daniel A. Puszak, 6112 Creekhaven, Cleveland, 10 days CCNO, 10 days suspended, $287 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct. • Thomas D. Hackett, 1645 Landis, Oregon, $177 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct. • Mathew K. Barraclough, 554 Oak, Toledo, 160 days CCNO, 130 days suspended, $337 court costs and fines, carrying concealed weapons. • Kimberly Gene Snavely, 3151 Navarre, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 20 days suspended, $87 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct while intoxicated. • Sarie Chanekia Young, 721 Lagrange, Toledo, $212 court costs and fines, possession of drugs. • Shawn L. White, 501 S. Stephen, Oregon, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, receiving stolen property. • Curtis Darnell Jones, 285 E. Hampton, Oregon, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, burglary occupied structure.
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Egg hunt winners The Genoa Area Kiwanis Club sponsored the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 19, at Genoa Veterans Park. The event drew 131 young participants. Winners included: Age 1-2: Jace Zapata, Reese Sturniolo, Lily Kwaitkowski, Bridget Hunt, Lidia Liwo and Cason Buehler; Ages 3-4: Dominic Zapata, Evan Walters, Hunter Swanson, Cooper Seargent, Jillian Widmer and Emily Threet: Age 5 and kindergarten: Walter Plantz, Alyssa Herman, Ella Ludwig, Dean Schultz, Brea Obert and Leah Beard: First grade: Gabe Ramiez, Kegean McCaughew, Savannah Plantz, Haley Rucker, Andy Siguruson and Maddie Bronowski; Second grade: Sam Alldie, Grace Buehler, David Miller, Elaina Widmer, Boston Gallup, Natalie Hamilton; Third Grade: Violet Plantz, Zach Kelm Smith, Haley Ruch, Cole Kwaitkowski, Armando Quezada and Caleb Rucker. Landyn Site won the grand prize basket from the raffle ticket drawing. Genoa High School Key Club members helped out with the event, hiding the eggs and coordinating of the event, including Curtis Buser, Brandan Houie, Juan Lopez, Isaac Batty, Emilie Pollauf, Jordan Blausey, Madi Mazur, Nathan Witt, Jessica Iffland, Katie Schualbe. Sylvia Schulte, Regan Farrell, Emma Grosjean and photographer and Kiwanis Advisor to Key Club Deanna Dunn. Blausey recorded all the winning names and announced the individuals who won the 36 Easter baskets. Genoa Area Kiwanis members participating in the Easter Egg Hunt included Tom Bell, Mike Despones, Deanna Dunn, Bob Krichbaum, Leroy Fowler, Senior Member, Linda Smith-Bronowski, Larry Dean, President, Mitch Hoyles, Amanda Coutcher.
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