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By Kelly J. Kaczala News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Oregon City Councilwoman Sandy Bihn last Monday slammed the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for telling the public at an information session that an iron manufacturing facility planned in East Toledo would be the only one of its kind in the country. Bihn said there is a similar one in Texas that has several lawsuits filed against it due to pollution and noise.

Bihn attended the public information session and hearing held by the Ohio EPA at Waite High School on Jan. 18 regarding a draft air emissions permit for IronUnits, which plans to build an iron briquette manufacturing facility on the former Ironville Terminal Brownfield site at Front Street and Millard Avenue in East Toledo near the Oregon border.

Bihn said at last week’s council meeting that the Ohio EPA had “lied” about whether there was another facility similar to the one planned in East Toledo.

“I’ve been in a very angry, upset mode for the entire weekend because of this,” said Bihn, a long time environmentalist and executive director of Lake Erie Waterkeeper.

She said she had contacted an expert in the field and was told the type of technology that will be used by the facility has been used in Iran, Libya and Russia. She said an iron manufacturing plant in Portland, Texas uses technology similar to the one that will be used in East Toledo. That plant has been the subject of several lawsuits.

“We were lied to - just flat out lied,” she said of the Ohio EPA. “They said there was none in the U.S. like this. It’s absolutely not true. There is a facility in Portland, Texas that produces 2.2 million tons of iron briquettes. It’s the same system they’re going to use here. The reason they didn’t want us to know this is because they have multiple lawsuits. They have lawsuits for dirt and emissions, and lawsuits over noise. The [Texas] plant was constructed and became Continued on page 6

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The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the Communties breakfast, held at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. Guest speakers were, top row, left to right, Mike Beazley, Oregon City Administrator; Greg Clark, Northwood Schools Superintendent; Father Eric Schild, President Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and Academy.

Middle row, Joe Kiss, Jerusalem Township Trustee; Bob Anderson, Northwood City Administrator; Dean Sandwish, Director of Business Affairs Oregon City Schools. Bottom row, Bernie Quilter, Lucas County Clerk of Courts. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)

Flu battle continues

By Katie Siebenaller Press Staff Writer katiesieb@presspublications.com It is that time of year where no office, no store, no restaurant or school appears to be void of coughing and sniffling. Those are the sounds of influenza, a type of virus more commonly known as the flu.

The flu is as unavoidable this year as ever, breaking out across the country, deaths and hospitalizations are being reported by numerous media outlets. As of Jan. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated in their Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report that 31.5 of every 100,000 hospitalizations are confirmed to be influenza-associated.

Locally, the number of influenza-associated hospitalizations tally up to 271 in Lucas County, 70 in Wood County and 21

in Ottawa County.

This year’s flu is widespread enough to be classified as an epidemic, though the number of flu cases reaches high enough levels nearly every year to be labeled as such. While it is shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in recent history, the 2017-2018 flu season is no where near breaking records in severity.

Flu season typically begins in October, and can last as late as May, covering the fall and winter months. The season’s peak varies from year to year, taking place between December and February. According to the CDC, this season’s peak is occurring right now, in January.Each flu season there is one strain of the virus that is most prevalent. This season it is Influenza A H3N2, possibly the most dreaded strain.

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Deputy Chief James O’Bryant commands the criminal investigation division of the Toledo Police Department, however, he might not have been qualified to join the force in 1967 when his father did.

O’Bryant’s short stature (5’8 ¾”) may have precluded him from applying by one-quarter inch. Much has changed in policing in the past 50 years and O’Bryant shared some of those changes when he spoke last week to block watch leaders and members of the East Toledo Club.

In 1967, the department hired primarily men of a certain size because intimidation and use of force were the dominant strategies, he said. A military background was a plus. Today, the department is much more diverse in gender, race and educational backgrounds.

“We are much smarter about policing in 2018 than in 1985 when I showed up,” he said, citing advancements in technology and statistical analysis as well as closer connections with the community to build bonds and gather information.

The department uses many strategies to increase how officers touch the community. Some of the programs are the school resource officer, Walk & Ride with an Officer, Coffee with Cops and Shop with a Cop. Statistical analysis has also changed the way officers go about their jobs. In the past, patrol cars were assigned to provide a presence in all neighborhoods. O’Bryant said that’s still the case, although special units are now assigned to areas experiencing an uptick in violent crime. One such program, S.T.O.P. (Strategic Tactical Operational Policing) is designed to flood a high crime neighborhood with a high police presence.

These special units include officers from vice, SWAT, and the gang squad as well as street patrolmen.

“If we’re in a certain neighborhood and we know someone is involved in drugs or gangs, we’re going to pull them over and talk to them,” he said. “If you have no criminal record, we’re not pulling you over and giving you a ticket for a seat belt violation. That’s not our purpose. Our purpose is to make sure that people who live in the neighborhood are safe. They deserve to be safe.”

After a S.T.O.P sweep, officers go doorto-door to explain why they are there, gather information and answer questions.

“The other thing we are doing now that we didn’t do is working with our federal partners—the ATF, FBI, U.S. Marshals and parole and probation departments.”

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East Toledo icon passes away at 95

By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com For residents of East Toledo, the Island Variety Store, located on Dearborn Avenue, has been a familiar and very lasting fixture. Customers come to the story for many reasons, including seeing owner Evelyn Krieger.

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, Evelyn, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. According to her daughter, Gail Durczynski, hearing from longtime customers and friends about her mother’s legacy has been a comfort. “I have had many people come in and tell me how nice and generous she was,�

Durczynski said. “Many people really do have very fond memories of her, which is just so wonderful.�

Born in Monroe, Michigan, Evelyn grew up in East Toledo, graduating from Waite High School. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, where she later married the love of her life, Wesley N. Krieger.

The couple built the neighborhood store in 1947. They lived with their three children in the apartment above the store. “My mom just loved the store and the apartment, “ Durczynski said. “She was able to live independently there until later last year.�

Durczynski said her mother was the main caretaker of the store. Her father also worked as an insurance agent. “My mom had the best of two worlds,� she said. “She was able to be with us and earn a living, which was uncommon for women at that time. When you own a store,

Evelyn Krieger you have to give up certain things as well.

You are tied to the store, but we were all very close because of it.�

Her parents retired from the store in 1975. She and her sister Carol Belknap took over the day-to-day running of the store, now the oldest family-run convenience store in Toledo. Evelyn came daily to the store, in her “retirement.� “I have always worked at the store,� Belknap said. “I remember pushing a broom and taking out garbage when I could walk. I think a lot of the kids we grew up with thought it was so cool to have a store. I mean, we had access to the store whenever we wanted something. We did not have to go anywhere for last minute items.�

Durczynski said she can remember a

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time when there was a convenience store pretty much on every corner. She also remembers and has heard from many who still mark the first time they felt “grown up� as the time they were allowed to go to Island Variety by themselves. “I feel we have stayed around because we have kept up with the trends,� she said. “My parents. and now my sister and I have been very dedicated to the store and the community. If someone told us what they wanted, we made sure to get it.�

Island Variety continues to keep pace with the times, Durczynski said. The store offers money and bill-paying services; dog, hunting and fishing licenses, and many other products. The store is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. “A lot of people have told us that our mom was so sweet and they loved seeing her in the store,� she said. “We are still working every day and we like to be here.

My daughter, Julie, said she wants to see the store remain in the family. We just want to thank this community for all of their support over the years. It meant a lot to my mom and dad and it does to us.�

Evelyn is survived by her children Carol (Marv) Belknap, Gary (Sandy) Krieger, Gail (Dave) Durczynski and Jeff Schenkel; grandchildren, Becky (John), Michael (April), Ben (Cindy), Andy (Sherry), Julie (David), Jeff (Brandy), Michelle, John, Stephanie (Kirk), Valerie (Jim), Bradley (Nikki) and Jeff; and many great-grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lena (Kern) Kregel; husband, Wesley; brothers, Lyle and Darryl Kregel and great-grandson, Cody VanHersett.

Every time it appears, H3N2 presents a challenge to those creating and preparing the coming year’s flu vaccines. The coming year’s flu is predicted in advance in order for vaccines to be available sooner to prevent a severe outbreak. But this particular strain is known to change genetically in the time it takes to develop the vaccine for it, or even during flu season, often decreasing the effectiveness of flu vaccines.

It is important to note that despite not being 100 percent effective, it is still important to get vaccinated. The CDC recommends getting a yearly flu shot by the end of October, however, it is still not too late to get vaccinated. Even in late January, getting vaccinated remains beneficial. An injectable flu vaccine is recommended over the nasal spray vaccine, which aids in preventing several influenza viruses.

Flu spreads easily, making a proactive approach to prevention crucial. Being aware of flu symptoms is the first step.

Influenza viruses target the respiratory tract: the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms can include coughing, a sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches or other muscle and body aches, fever or fatigue. One can have the flu without ever experiencing a fever. These symptoms can last up to two weeks, and have the potential to develop into more serious illnesses. Many cases of the flu have lead to or developed into secondary ear or sinus infections, or even pneumonia.

The normal secretions that take place when a person speaks or coughs are what spread the virus to others, whether through directly infecting a person or contaminating surfaces others touch. Regular washing of hands and disinfecting surfaces can help keep the flu from spreading. “Stay home if you are ill,� adds Joni Brunkhorst, the nurse at Genoa Schools.

Genoa Schools have been proactive in fighting off the flu, noting trends in symptoms among their students and keeping in contact with the Ottawa County Health Department, constantly disinfecting the schools and communicating to its students through an in-service and reminding them of proper hygiene and flu prevention. Keeping communication of symptoms open between the schools and community is important. “At Genoa, we have only had a few confirmed cases of influenza,� Brunkhorst states. “I feel that we are fairly comparative with our amount of absenteeism to past years.�

Rather than the flu, Genoa Schools have seen more cases of student absences due to a GI bug, involving vomiting and headaches. “Please keep your children home if they are not feeling well,� Brunkhorst stresses to parents. “The school rule is [a student must be] 24 hours fever-free without fever-reducing medication.� The same rule of thumb is advised for working adults too.

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Stahl pleads case for nuclear credits

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Mark Stahl, an Ottawa County commissioner, last week told an Ohio senate committee in written testimony that current utility regulations are pushing the state toward a heavy reliance on a single energy source – natural gas – along with subsidized renewable sources.

Stahl wrote to the senate’s Public Utilities Committee, which is considering a bill that would allow a utility to recover costs for zero-emissions nuclear credits from its customers.

The economic benefits of the DavisBesse nuclear power plant are vital to Ottawa County and the region, he wrote.

“We are already grappling to address the significant reduction in tax revenue from the recent devaluation of the plant,” Stahl wrote. “Closure would mean we have an even bigger gap to fill. Our Ohio utilities are mandated by state law to buy wind and solar credits in significant quantities to serve customers, further distorting the market. Nuclear power, however, is afforded no

Ag Notes Ag-business breakfast An executive from one of the world’s leading food service brands will discuss the company’s new initiatives in Ohio at the Northwest Ohio Ag-Business Breakfast Forum, Thursday, Feb. 15 from 8-9:30 a.m.

The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) will host the event at the Agricultural Incubator Foundation (AIF), located at 13737 Middleton Pike (SR 582) in Bowling Green.

Phil Saken, communications and brand reputation manager, McDonald’s, will explain the company’s new multi-layered journey in the food they serve, where it comes from, how they deliver fresh and delicious food and beverages to guests, and how they continue to stay relevant to customers. Saken will also discuss how Ohio owners/operators give back to their local communities.

McDonald’s has more than 36,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Walk-ins are welcome, but guests are encouraged to reserve a seat in advance by visiting ciftinnovation.org.

Breakfast and informal networking will start at 8 a.m., with the program to follow. The cost is $10 per person for those who RSVP in advance, or $12 per person at the door without RSVP (cash or check) which includes breakfast and networking opportunities.

such luxury – despite the fact that Ohio’s two nuclear plants supply about 90 percent of the state’s clean energy.”

FirstEnergy Solutions owns the DavisBesse and Perry nuclear power plants in Ohio and the Beaver Valley nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. The company also owns two coal-fired plants on the Ohio River.

Senate Bill 128 creates the ZeroEmissions Nuclear Resource program that requires electric distribution utilities to purchase zero-emissions nuclear credits and recover the purchase costs through a rider imposed on retail electric service customers.

The argument behind the program is that the subsidies to nuclear plants are needed to maintain a mix of power sources in the state and support generators with cleaner emissions than coal. Critics of such credits say they reward uncompetitive plants poorly suited for today’s energy needs.

Stahl, however, contends the current Ohio energy market is distorted.

“It looks like a market and sounds like a market, but the truth is that Ohio operates under a set of rules where regulators and quasi-government agencies pick the winners and losers in the wholesale electric marketplace,” he wrote. “With the current set of rules Ohio’s power producers must follow, it poses risks to our electric grid.

These rules dictate that energy supply decisions be based on the lowest short-term cost, ignoring the long-term considerations that were once analyzed by state utility commissions. They do not consider the value that nuclear power plants deliver to our electric system – a carbon free resource that can reliably operate around the clock with enough fuel on site to operate constantly for up to a year regardless of the weather.”

Court case decided The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio can’t order FirstEnergy power companies to refund $43 million to customers for the “imprudent” purchase of renew-

Heartland Sings-“In the Mix” The Live! In the House Concert Series at the Pemberville Opera House continues Feb. 3 with Heartland Sings presenting, “In the Mix.” Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. The Pemberville Opera House is located at 115 Main St. Heartland Sings is a nonprofit vocal music production company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Vocal artists, under the direction of Maestro Robert Nance, include Elaina Robbins – soprano; Ashlee Bickley – mezzo-soprano; Mark Phillips – tenor; Jerome Síbulo – baritone and Ian Williams – bassbaritone. The ensemble will present a unique program that showcases vocal harmony and vocal jazz style, offering jazz standards with fresh takes on the classics.

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A court majority determined the order violated the rule against “retroactive ratemaking” because the power companies sought and received PUCO approval each quarter to add the charges to customer bills.

Justice William O’Neill said the state’s “no-refund rule” may be perceived as unfair or sometimes results in a windfall for the utility company, but “it is the statutory scheme that requires this result,” and only the state legislature, not the court, can change it.

During the selecting and awarding of bids to provide renewable energy, FirstEnergy requested the information about the participants and the amounts paid to be sealed. The PUCO granted the request, which was opposed by consumer and environmental organizations.

The court ruled that the commission did not provide adequate justification for granting trade secret status to the information, and remanded the matter to the commission to provide more detailed reasoning for sealing the information or to make it public.

Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor and Justice Patrick F. Fischer joined Justice O’Neill’s opinion.

Justice Sharon Kennedy agreed with the portion of the lead opinion that remanded the trade secret issue to the PUCO but wrote that Ohio law does not allow the PUCO to order a refund.

However, had the PUCO added language to FirstEnergy power companies’ rate plan, it could have sought refunds, she wrote. Her opinion was joined by Justices Terrence O’Donnell and R. Patrick DeWine.

Justice Judith L. French dissented, stating that FirstEnergy agreed to allow the PUCO to reduce charges to customers for energy credits that were not prudently purchased as part of an overall three-year rate plan. She wrote that the PUCO was entitled to audit the purchases at a later date to determine if refunds were justified.

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Mercy Field complex Toledo Community Foundation recently accepted the gift of a baseball complex from Cleves R. Delp, chairman and CEO of TDC Companies.

The facility, Mercy Field, is the home of the Central Catholic Fighting Irish and Lourdes University Greywolves baseball programs. Located at 525 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd in Toledo. Mercy Field, a partnership of Mercy Health, the Diocese of Toledo, Central Catholic High School and Lourdes University, has also served as the site for numerous Sectional and District Tournament games, summer collegiate teams, and the NABF College World Series.

In August 2013, Mercy Field was awarded the upper Midwest Regional Field of the Year by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association.

The asset, Mercy Field, will be held and financially administered by Toledo Community Foundation.

“From the beginning, this facility was intended to be a gift to the community; therefore, the Toledo Community Foundation is the perfect owner at this time,” Delp said. “Creating a charitable gift with the help of Mercy Health, the Diocese of Toledo, Toledo Central Catholic and Lourdes University has been a wonderful partnership.”

“Toledo Community Foundation is thankful for this innovative gift for the community. It’s business as usual, and we will honor all sponsorship and use of field contracts that are currently in existence,” stated Keith Burwell, President, Toledo Community Foundation.

Women’s Connection All area women are invited to attend the “Be My Valentine” luncheon and program sponsored by the Toledo East Women’s Connection, Thursday, Feb. 8 at Bayside, 2759 Seaman St., Oregon.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for the noon luncheon. Barb Weigel, from Curtice, will demonstrate paper quilling and “beauty behind glass.” In addition, Jeanie Isles, of Toledo, will provide musical entertainment and Theresa Herr, of Sylvania, will share her story of “Victory Over Rejection.”

The price is $11.50, all inclusive.

For reservations, call Dorothy at 419691-9611 or Marilyn at 419-666-1633 by Sunday, Feb. 4.

Quilters to meet Maumee Bay Country Quilt Guild will meet Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at Northwood Church of God, 3375 Curtice Rd., Northwood.

Lisa Spalding, owner of The Quilt Foundry in Maumee and a professional longarm quilter will be the guest speaker.

Visitors are welcome. The $10 meeting fee will go toward membership of $35 if attendees opt to join the guild.

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month.

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Connections with community enhance police work Continued from front page Technology has also made a difference in establishing connections with neighborhoods. The department has a presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Technology and statistical analysis are two tools used to combat crime, but the most important tool is the man in the uniform and the respect he commands from the citizens he has vowed to serve.

“How we are judged is how we treat people. We have a theme--Do the right thing… A true police officer has the ability to be the toughest son of a pup in the room.

If something bad happens here right now who are you going to look at?

“Me. “And, I will take care of it.

“A true policeman can also be the most compassionate guy in the room. And, sometimes, you got to be able to flip the switch,” he said.

That’s easier said than done, he added.

A police officer can get verbally abused, spat at, punched and then the next minute called upon to help someone, to show compassion.

That goes against human nature and it takes training to overcome that.

Deputy Chief O’Bryant also shared some good news with the audience. Comparing 2017 to 2016, violent crime--shootings, rape

and robbery--was down five percent and property crime--burglary auto theft and theft from autos—was down eight percent.

On the other hand, homicides increased from 35 in 2016 to 39 last year.

And, to no one’s surprise, the opiate crisis still fuels the crime rate.

O’Bryant attended Birmingham Elementary School before his parents moved out of the district. He also served as a patrolman in East Toledo for three years. He will retire later this year and left the audience with a cautionary note. In the three- year period—1983 to 1985—more than 200 officers were hired, an average 67 a year. This year’s class numbers 39 and future classes are expected to have similar numbers. The department currently employs around 630. O’Bryant would like to see those numbers increased back to 700 but admits that will be a challenge given the number eligible for retirement.

He concluded, “See something, say something…Policing is only one component of making your neighborhood better. Reporting blight, making sure the city knows the neighborhood problems, abandon homes…It’s when people don’t care is when neighborhoods die.”

John Szozda is a member of the East Toledo Club.

YEAR END TOTALS Violent Crimes Homicide ShooƟng Incidents Robbery Rape Total Violent

2017 39 466 798 243 1546

2016 35 511 821 279 1646

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2016 3457 946 2160 6563 8209

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James O’Bryant, deputy chief of the Toledo Police Department answers questions at the East Toledo Club. Pictured at the meeting are (bottom photo) Dave Yenrick, Julie McCann, and Dennis Fairchild.

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Records missing After Jagodzinski was let go from her job last July, it was noted that all records related to the rental of city buildings were missing, according to the report. Jagodzinski was contacted in an attempt to recover the missing records. Jagodzinski returned several binders of rental records. However, after reviewing

Preventive measures City Administrator Bob Anderson told The Press last week that the city has instituted measures to prevent theft of public funds in the future. “We have taken steps to correct that.

We’re putting more stringent controls on the money we take in. Specifically, we have changed how money is handled by public employees. There has to be at least two or three people involved in transactions,� said Anderson. “When we get money, it now must be deposited immediately with the Finance Department. When a room is rented, we make sure there is a record of that. The daily rental fee is $35 for residents. The deposit can be up to $100 per rental. The deposit is refunded if the room is left in satisfactory condition.

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FirstEnergy announces investment Four private equity groups have agreed to invest $2.5 billion in FirstEnergy Corp. that includes a purchase of $1.62 billion in preferred stock and $850 million in common stock, the company announced last week.

The preferred stock is to be converted into common shares after 18 months. The common stock was priced at $28.22 per share.

Funding from the private offering will be used to reduce FirstEnergy’s holding company debt, contribute to its pension fund and “general corporate purposes.�

As part of the transaction, FirstEnergy will form what it calls a Restructuring Working Group with the investors to minimize the time needed to exit the competitive generation market. FirstEnergy Solutions generates and sells power but the company’s aging nuclear and coal-powered plants have had trouble competing with power produced by natural gas and solar systems.

The private firms are Elliot Management Corp., a manager of two hedge funds; Bluescape, a private investment firm that specializes in the oil, gas and power industries; GIC, a sovereign wealth fund owned by Singapore, and Zimmer Partners, LP, a New York investment firm.

Hiring announced First Federal Bank has hired Beth Carr

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Julie Jagodzinski was fired from the city for performance reasons in July of 2016. She was indicted by the Wood County grand jury last year for two counts of theft, one count of tampering with records and one count of tampering with evidence.

The city owns many buildings available for rent to residents for holding various types of events. Jagodzinski was responsible for having residents complete rental hall agreements, and collecting the rental fees. A receipt was to be completed by Jagodzinski with a copy of the receipt issued to the resident. The date of rental would be documented on a calendar with a copy of the calendar submitted to the Maintenance Department. Jagodzinski would then submit the revenue to Northwood Finance Director Ken Yant for depositing, according to an independent auditor’s report.

the contents, it was noted that records from 2014 through 2016 were still missing.

As a result of an investigation by the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office, it was determined that at least $650 in rental fee revenue was collected by Jagodzinski and not deposited in the city’s bank account. Following the indictments by the grand jury, Jagodzinski pled guilty on Dec. 4 to one count of theft in office in an amended indictment. Counts two, three and four were dismissed. She was sentenced to one year community control. According to the terms of probation, she must maintain lawful employment, complete 200 hours of community service, have no contact with the City of Northwood, submit to DNA testing, and pay $650 in restitution, a $100 supervision fee and court costs.

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Bihn blasts EPA for ‘lying’ Continued from front page operational in 2016. So it’s new. “ The lawsuits against the plant in Texas allege property values have plummeted due to dirt and noise from the facility.

“This has been going on for a year. By December, the problems have not yet been resolved,” she said.

“The fact that this wasn’t addressed in the draft permit is unconscionable. You don’t come into our community and our area with a major facility and not be honest about what is going on in Texas. Everything is the same. The only thing that is different, at least that I can tell, and the expert can tell, is they have different owners. They are havSandy Bihn ing major problems there and this is not the kind of facility that we want in our area or community.”

Industry limitations She said that the amount of emissions from the plant “are so great, that no other heavy industry can come in here,” including industry on a smaller scale, due to regulations. The total emission rate at the Texas facility is 0.058. In Toledo, the total emission rate will be 0.06, she noted. “So our total emissions rate will be higher than the one in Texas. It’s incremental, but nevertheless, it’s higher.”

Bihn also expressed concerns that there would not be continuous monitoring of the facility.

“There’s mercury and taconite in the iron ore that’s not addressed in the permit,” she said.

Control technologies that are used in newer industries will not be used at the Toledo plant because owners have said it is costly. “They refuse to use it because they have said it is too expensive.”

She said the facility in Toledo is expected to be larger than the one in Texas. “This is a mammoth facility.”

Noise, an issue at the Texas plant, is not controlled by EPA, she said.

“It’s controlled by us. How would we know what that noise will be – there is no review. I am just shocked by what I found, that what we were told is so erroneous. I think this is a wakeup call to all of us.

I think when a facility comes in to a community with an air or water permit, we ought to have a review. I don’t care how good they are or what their record is. We just don’t understand this stuff. But more than anything, this Texas facility is just a nightmare.”

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Hornyak asked Bihn if any environmental groups have criticized the facility.

“No. The groups haven’t addressed it,” said Bihn. “The mercury part is certainly a Lake Erie related issue. If mercury is released, it’s certainly a concern. There is documentation that mercury is in that product, but we don’t know how much.”

Conveyor Council President Dennis Walendzak said plans call for the construction of a conveyor over Front Street near the border in Oregon. “It would not be a desirable thing to travel under it every time someone traveled into Oregon. We don’t even know if it’s going to be a closed conveyor that would convey the iron ore into the plant over Front Street. Obviously, that would cause potential dust emissions there. Maybe not for the city, but for the region,” he said.

If approved, the draft permit would allow the $700 million project to move forward with the construction of a 2.48 million tons-per-year hot briquetted iron manufacturing facility, according to the Ohio EPA. The plan will use a reformer fueled by natural gas and a shaft furnace. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen, oxides, particulate matter and greenhouse gas pollutants are expected to be emitted, along with minor quantities of other pollutants.

“I guess when I listen to all of this, sometimes the temptation of new jobs and an increase in tax revenue have to be balanced with the safety of our environment,” said Councilman James Seaman.

“That’s really what we’re running into here.

Sometimes it becomes very attractive and tempting to increase jobs on the docks and the railroad, and in the new factory. It all has to be balanced.”

EPA aware Dina Pierce, media coordinator for the Northwest and Southwest districts, told The Press last week that the new facility would be the first of its kind in Ohio, not the nation, as Bihn said she was told at the hearing.

“There is no other facility in Ohio like the proposed IronUnits plant,” said Pierce. “We are aware of the plant in Texas and evaluated that facility as the permit was drafted for the proposed Ohio IronUnits facility.”

If the draft permit is approved, the final permit would require dust control measures for the storage piles and material handling if the plant is built in Toledo, she added.

Pierce said in an article that appeared in the Jan. 15 edition of The Press that the Ohio EPA will be monitoring pollution emitted at the plant.

“Once the facility is constructed and begins operations, the company has one year to apply for an operating permit. Before issuing the operating permit, the company is required to complete the initial stack testing requirements contained in the permit-to-install to verify the emissions are within predicted levels and are protective of local air quality. Ohio EPA will determine the frequency of additional emissions testing requirements after the results of the initial stack tests are reviewed. Additionally, the facility would be required to perform daily checks to make sure the emission units and the emission control systems are operating properly, keep records and file operation reports with Ohio EPA. Finally, Ohio EPA or Toledo Division of Environmental Services, will conduct periodic facility inspections to ensure proper operations and record keeping.”

Bihn stands by her earlier comments.

She reiterated to The Press on Thursday that the Ohio EPA had said at the hearing there would be no other facility like it in the U.S., not in Ohio as Pierce contended.

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You don’t come into our community and our area with a major facility and not be honest about what is going on in Texas.

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In Oregon Plans call for the back part of the facility to be in Oregon to be used for storage and parking.

“The back part that goes over Duck Creek - there will be some storage there.

They’re taking four acres of wetlands that is up for a permit as well,” said Bihn.

Councilman Steve Hornyak asked if the city has any input on the project, since some of it will be in Oregon.

“Any Ohio resident or entity” said Administrator Mike Beazley, “has the right to file comments with the Ohio EPA. We have no permitting authority or regulatory authority. It’s all controlled by the state.

They’re going to be extending a rail line that’s going to loop around on the Oregon side, and it’s zoned appropriately.”

Public Service Director Paul Roman said the company needs permit approval of a site plan for the portion in Oregon.

“We’re going to still comment, even if Toledo doesn’t. But they do need permit approval for what’s going into Oregon,” said

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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Wade Do you do anything special for the Super Bowl?

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Mindy Shane Northwood “Not usually. My team’s never in it. My son’s an Eagle’s fan so he’s all excited this year.

We’ll do a family get together. Grandma comes over. I’m there for a good game and the commercials. I just hope it’s a good game this year. The past few years it hasn’t been.”

Skip McLane Toledo “I used to. Since Green Bay isn’t in it I’ll watch it for the commercials but I can’t stand New England.”

Shawna Watson Curtice “We’re Patriots fans.

Have been since childhood, so we’ll deſnitely be having a Super Bowl party at our house. We’re expecting Brady’s sixth Super Bowl win. It’s going to be a great night with family and friends.”

Mike Barnes Toledo “No I don’t even usually watch it anymore.

Back in my drinking days I did, but not now.”

Cheryl Leiser Toledo “The Broncos are my team and they haven’t shown up in a few years but I still watch it. We haven’t done anything the last couple years but watch the game and yell at the TV.”

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Now is time to ask yourself what’s truly important If you had to prioritize, what would be the top 5 aspects of life which are most important to you? These are the things which matter more than anything else. Not recognizing or fully appreciating the essential elements of your life is all too common.

It’s easy to take the really important stuff for granted while stressing over insignificant factors. People who have survived a harrowing, life threatening situation find they have a new perspective on what’s important. They treasure each day as the precious gift it is.

A person who doesn’t appreciate what is really important is prone to stress and worry. Regardless of how good their circumstances may be, this individual looks for and finds problems on a regular basis.

Appreciating what’s really important gives you a positive outlook. You are able to keep things in perspective. You won’t get stuck worrying about insignificant stuff.

You’ll let unimportant issues roll off of your back.

Without a conscious awareness of what’s really important, getting caught up with meaningless trivia becomes a common occurrence. You then find yourself stressing over small stuff daily and getting

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Here are some examples of relatively unimportant things people devote too much energy to. Worrying about what other people say, think, or do, along with the decisions they make. Since you have no control over others, stop expending any energy on how they are running their lives.

Comparing yourself to others and what they have is pointless. You are not in competition with anyone. Whether you have more or less than someone else has no bearing on your life.

Chasing fads or trends produces no rewards. You don’t need acceptance from anyone. People who reject you are not worth any attention. Don’t waste your time associating with those who judge you based on your trendiness.

Negative criticism, trying to change

people, getting upset over trivial issues, striving to make people like you, or attempting to change anything you have no control over, are some other unimportant things.

Lamenting the past is a waste of time.

You can’t change any events which have already transpired, but you can learn from them. Your past teaches you what worked and what didn’t. Especially valuable is learning not to waste any more time being concerned about unimportant things.

You have to decide what’s important to you. Each person has their own perspective on what qualifies. Below are some examples of things which may be important.

Create your list based on what you need and desire.

Mental and physical health are essential for your well-being. Be proactive in this area by doing everything within your power to take care of yourself. All of the time and effort you devote to this pursuit is well spent.

Significant relationships with family and friends are worthy of your attention.

Being a good role model for your children is essential. Don’t take good relationships for granted. Maintaining them requires consistent participation.

Amazon a sure winner in HQ2 game

By Jim Hightower In September, the giant retail monopolist Amazon announced its intention to build a second corporate headquarters in Someplace, North America.

Where’s that? Aha, that’s the trick in a corporate game called “Fleece the Taxpayer.”

CEO Jeff Bezos demanded that cities submit a list of bribes (excuse me, “incentives”) they would pay to get Amazon to put what he calls HQ2 in their place.

Yes, the haughty Amazonian royals actually commanded our public officials to bring all the jewels, gold, and other taxpayer booty they have and kiss Bezos’ ring just to be considered for HQ2. In one stroke, taxpayers all across America were pitted against each other in a bidding war.

Amazon even listed specific incentives that each supplicant should offer.

First was a “business-friendly environment.” Then, urging hopefuls to “think big” when offering freebies, the directive demanded contributions of “land, site preparation, tax exemptions, relocation grants, workforce grants, utility grants, and fee reductions.”

Surely no self-respecting civic official would willingly play the sucker in such a demeaning, sell-out-the-public scam.

Ha! Officials from 238 cities, regions, and states have so far rushed to Bezos’ corporate castle to woo and grovel in the perverse hope that Amazon might choose their taxpayers to rip off.

Amazon announced that it’s narrowed the actual contenders down to 20 cities — so they will now be compelled to jack up their bribe offers. That’s the whole purpose of the HQ2 game that this corporate huckster has been running on us.

In fact, Amazon’s site-location team

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How you feel about yourself is important. Cultivating a healthy self-image is important. All of your behavior should be honest and ethical. Treat others with courtesy and respect. Have a standard of excellence for everything you do.

Formulating well defined goals you want to pursue is important. Goals provide direction along with purpose. Your goals must be your own, not imposed on you by someone else.

Using your time wisely is important.

Time is a finite resource which cannot be saved or recovered. Devoting your time to what’s important is prudent. Cutting free from all of the unimportant stuff leaves you with more time to devote to what’s really important to you.

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If I am not, it sounds to me like citizens should be able to show up to vote on a whim regardless of their former voting record.

It seems to me like another example of individuals wanting to be granted an extreme privilege without any accountability on their part.

Would mayor Joe Helle support the same policy for the voters who elected him? If he would, these voters are breaking the law.

Juanita Weigman Gibsonburg

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To the editor: First the good news about the senior complex in Oregon. The new complex is to be built near our lovely senior

center; close to all the amenities and our library. Oregon has so much to offer.

The bad news is our loss of a warm therapeutic pool for the 40-100 residents who need it to stay mobile and active.

This is the second time this has happened. First, there was the closing of the pool on Isaac Street and we were led to believe we could use the new one on Navarre Avenue. Not true.

Then a year after it opened we seniors were told we could take classes or have open time.

Now in February we are frozen out again and the only place to go is Perrysburg or downtown Toledo.

It appears our local hospital is not into preventative medicine.

Maybe Oregon recreation could consider all the amazing health benefits of a pool and build one – especially since we keep inviting seniors to live here.

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Cage player, golfer active again after stem cell surgery

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Waite High School 17-year-old junior Delanie Notheis was already getting noticed as a junior high basketball player. Since then, she has been through the gauntlet, but is now coming back full steam.

It started when Notheis suffered an injury during her seventh grade year of basketball. She continued to play until her freshman year, and then the unthinkable happened.

“A day after her 16th birthday she went down and there was no getting up to play,” Comfort McGee, her mother, emailed to The Press. “Over the years, her knee has been dislocated over 15 times. At this time a surgeon advised her that the surgery would be one that was not done in the United States.”

So, Mom did her research on YouTube, and found it could be done in the U.S. In Cleveland, in fact. She found Dr. Michael Salata, an orthopedic surgeon and team physician for the Cleveland Browns who is the director of joint preservation and cartilage restoration center at the UH Cleveland Medical Center. After two months of waiting, Dr. Salata went in on March 30, 2017.

“Everyone has advised that this was no normal knee surgery,” McGee said. “It was going to be a rough hard road. When Dr. Salata got inside her knee he found what was not seen on MRI — a 50 percent whole tear from dislocations that required cell stem recovery with everything else to be repaired.

“We were just hoping for a recovery where she could live a normal life and do normal things at this time. We weren’t even thinking about playing sports. It was a long hard road. Last season, Delanie golfed a 36 and now is now a player on Waite girls basketball team. Then, she is getting ready for softball,” McGee continued.

A role model’s influence McGee believes it was her daughter’s role models that kept her going.

“As they say in The Blind Side movie, thank goodness for (role model) Lawrence Taylor. I thank goodness for (WNBA standout point guard) Skylar Diggins-Smith.

Delaney has worked very hard and deserves a medal for what she’s been through. No one will ever know how much, but it will make her a bigger player on the course and on the floor.”

Notheis’ relationship with DigginsSmith goes beyond being a role model.

“I love her. She’s my idol, role model, mentor, everything,” Notheis said. “I’ve been to her camps every year. When my knee got injured, she was texting me about it because she had just torn her ACL, so she kind of knows what I’ve been through and she is just amazing — a great person. She went to Notre Dame and Notre Dame is my favorite school ever.”

After her surgery, Notheis, a 3.0-plus student, went through rehabilitation at East Pointe Physical Therapy in Oregon. Even

Waite High School 17-year-old junior Delanie Notheis. (Photo courtesy Innovations Portrait Studio/InnovationsVisualImpact.com) that was a challenge.

“It is not a normal ACL or MCL (tear),” McGee said. “This is something that no one in Ohio or the U.S has had done. She still has cells growing in a lab in Washington.

It is a great story for anyone who wants to quit. I’ve seen so many older people with knee replacement, but hers was four times that. She didn’t give up. She came back fighting. Stem cell replacement is a wonderful thing. No one thought she’d be here.

“She has been through more in a year than most people go through in a lifetime.

She came back fighting to play the sport she loved the most — basketball. But that may not be what they recommend since her college ride is in golf. But she loves the sport that took her down to come back and play.”

Rebuilding confidence Notheis golfed for Clay coach Kevin Crosson before transferring to Waite this

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“Even though she didn’t get to golf last year, schools are still calling, such as Lourdes,” McGee said.

Notheis began golfing at an early age through the East Toledo Family Center’s Tee-It-Up program.

“I remember doing the little leagues where they gave me a set of clubs at the Family Center,” Notheis said. “My grandma worked at Whiteford Valley Golf Course, so I was always out there every day. After she passed, I just really wanted to succeed in golf for her. She wanted me to do that.”

However, Notheis says basketball remains her favorite sport and she has a smooth shooting touch from beyond the three-point arc.

Even Waite basketball coach Manny May remembers Notheis when she first appeared on the court as an eighth grader. She

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began playing the game at the East Toledo Family Center while in second grade.

“Her freshman year she was a phenomenal basketball player,” May said. “I remember when she was young. She used to come into the gym and work on her game in the eighth grade, and she went to Clay, and she was excelling. Then this set her back.

She’s just trying to overcome her obstacles.”

Now that May has her on the varsity, he is doing the best he can to restore Notheis’ confidence.

“The coaching staff here is really great,” Notheis said. “They push me. I am kind of scared that I will hurt my knee again, but they tell me that nothing is going to happen, so that helps.”

An inexperienced Waite team has just three wins, but May considers Notheis, a 5-8 guard/wing, part of the program’s future.

“We’ve got two seniors, so with her and our underclassmen we’re trying to improve them to get them over some of their fears.

With her, we’re trying to get her over injury and get better so she can step in and be in the role of a leader,” May said.

May explains that rebuilding her confidence will take time.

“Looking at her, not just basketball-wise, because we talk, but with her and the things that happened to her and the injuries that she had — for her to even get back on the court is phenomenal,” May said.

“She was in the weight room on a regular basis early in the season. We were taking it light on her, and then she got fully released, but I’m still going to coach you and push you through whatever. I know she experienced some things, but I’m going to push her to get her over her fear. Her biggest fear is probably, ‘Will I go through that again?’

“She is a walking miracle to play basketball again and go at it. So, she has to take full advantage of that and not let anything hinder or stop her from doing things. So, she’s at practice every day and I’m going to get everything I can out of her these next couple years to make her become the person she is supposed to be, whether it’s playing college basketball at the college level or playing golf, or being a better person in life.

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Chinese Student Ambassadors visit Northwest Ohio

By Deb Wallace Special to The Press news@presspublications.com On Saturday, Jan. 13, 38 students and three teachers from China arrived at the Detroit airport to begin their three-week stay in the U.S. The group of students and teachers were divided into four smaller groups, with one group going to each of four area middle schools.

The schools participating in the American Cultural Exchange Service (ACES) Youth Ambassador Exchange (YAE) this year include Woodmore, Fassett (Oregon), Rossford and Jefferson (Whitmer).

This is the seventh year of the program and the second year that Woodmore has participated in it.

This year, there are nine students and one teacher at Woodmore. On Monday, Jan. 22, this group attended the Woodville village council meeting and were given a welcome/history letter along with a Woodville flag pin, and Mayor Richard Harman read a proclamation. The other three groups will attend a council or school board meeting in their respective school districts as well.

Other things the students and teachers will do while visiting the U.S. include visiting Imagination Station Toledo and the Challenger Learning Center, taking a behind-the-scenes visit at the Toledo Zoo, bowling and roller skating parties, and any other activities the host families decide to do on their own.

Additionally the students will participate in talent shows at their respective schools to show off their skills in instrumental music, singing, dance and other talents.

The purpose of the Chinese Ambassadors is to share their Chinese culture with their host families, learn more about American culture and American ways of teaching, and to improve their conversational English skills.

The Ambassadors pay their own way for the visit and bring money with them to purchase souvenirs of their visit to take home with them.

The group at Woodmore brought a gift of chopsticks to give to the members of council during their visit to the meeting.

A few other things the Chinese students and teachers have or will experience on their visit is an American potluck dinner shortly after their arrival. They will all participate in a graduation ceremony before they head home to China Feb. 4.

One host family is James and Rebecca Taylor of Woodville, who are hosting students, “Alisa” Keying Fan and “Krystal” Zeyu Shang. (The students and teachers pick their own American name to use while they are here.) The Taylors are a firstyear host family for this program and have considered hosting a year-long exchange student. When they were approached by Danielle Horner (local coordinator for ACES) about this three-week program, they thought it would be a good opportunity for them.

While there are certainly many ups and downs in hosting foreign students, according to the Taylors, the best parts are introducing them to our culture, and learning about theirs, such as foods, using chopsticks and other customs. They said their biggest challenge as a host family is “limiting the kids use of their cell phones.”

The Taylors say Krystal and Alisa have enjoyed family activities such as tae kwon do lessons and trying ballet, hip hop and tumbling. The girls also have enjoyed watching a middle school basketball game, trying new foods, and playing games like Uno and Yahtzee. Additionally they really enjoyed seeing the recent ice formations on

Lake Erie in Port Clinton.

Sean and Stephanie Rizor, also of Woodville, are hosting “Wendy” Jiaqi Wang. As another first-year host family, Rizor said, “It wasn’t quite what we expected, but then I’m not necessarily sure that you can put an expectation on cultural differences.” They decided to host because their youngest daughter is in the sixth grade had has several shared interests with Wendy.

The biggest challenges for them were the language barrier and their student being a bit homesick on the trip, Rizor said.

He added that Google Translate was helpful when communicating with their student, whose English has improved some as well.

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According to the Rizors, one of the best things about being a host family is getting to see America through their students eyes. As it turns out, Wendy is a big NBA fan, and they were able to take her to a Cleveland Cavaliers game where she watched the team win. She was also able to buy some things to take back home with her.

This activity, along with visiting Sky Zone, meeting the kids at school, and going shopping have been the favorite parts of this trip for her, Rizor said.

Valerie Virag, regional director for ACES, said that the group as a whole enjoys visiting the parks, seeing the zoo animals and visiting Imagination Station.

When asked about the process of be-

coming a host family, Virag said that applicants must love kids, enjoy learning a new culture, have an extra bed and feed the kids meals in their homes. Potential families fill out a hosting application, complete an online criminal background check, which ACES pays for, and have a home interview where pictures of the home are taken per State Department requirement.

“They attend a pre-arrival orientation meeting to discuss living with another culture, communicating with a student with low-English skills, cultural differences and insurance procedures,” Virag said.

To learn more about the program, call Virag at 419-466-7074 or email valviragsiec@aol.com.

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Inspirational Message of the Week: Tikkun Olam The Hebrew phrase “tikkun olam” literally means “repair of the world,” and is found in the Mishnah, a work of classical rabbinic teaching that was compiled in the third century.

The basic idea behind tikkun olam is that we should improve the world through acts of social justice and simple acts of loving kindness. Tribal divisions, whether of nationstates, ethnic groups or different religions, continue to foster wars, genocide, and acts of terrorism. Tikkun olam advises individuals to work at repairing these divisions. It is also obvious that the world may need to be physically repaired, whether because of damage wreaked by earthquakes or hurricanes, or because of the damage

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done by war or human neglect. We have not always taken good care of our planet, and it is a sign of gratitude for us to work to repair it. One way to think about tikkun olam is that God has entered into a covenant with His creatures. God has given us a garden of earthly delights, but He requires that we care for this garden, including all its inhabitants. We are instruments in the struggle between good and evil, and not simply observers. How will you contribute to the great task of repairing the world? “Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the LORD your God is giving you.”—Deuteronomy 16:20 NIV

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1/15/1952 ~ 1/18/2018 Ricky J. Miner, 66, was born on January 14, 1952, in Cullman, Alabama, to Levert and Mildred (Bartlett) Miner.

Ricky was the seventh of nine children.

H e d i e d T h u r s d a y, January 18, 2018, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He graduated from Genoa High School in 1970. He worked at Chrysler in Perrysburg for 29 years, retiring in 1999. Rick married Shelley Tello in 1990 and had six children: Jason, Marci (Jeff) Polly, Nikki (Chris) Kitchens, Raquel Kreager, Michelle (Craig) Ish and Michael (Ashley) Kreager. He was grandfather to 10, almost 11, grandchildren. He also has 8 siblings, Clifford, Roy, Barb, Pat, Brenda, Linda, Marsha, and Steve.

Rick was an avid football fan, following his Alabama Crimson Tide and the San Francisco 49ers. His greatest joy came from playing with and spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Popi" and "Grandpa Rick.”

The funeral service was held at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory in Genoa with burial in Lake Township Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.

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14th Stella Bertz Cheer for a Cure Championship set The 14th Annual Stella Bertz Cheer for a Cure Championship will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at the SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo.

Opening announcements will kick off the all-day event at 8 a.m. Participants include individuals, squads and all-star cheer clubs.

The annual cheerleading competition was founded by Maria Maluchnick, the daughter of Stella Bertz, who was a beloved cheerleading coach at Genoa High School for more than a decade. A non-smoker, Bertz passed away from lung cancer in February 2003.

Maluchnick envisioned honoring her mother’s memory by raising money for cancer research and scholarships, as well as impacting the lives of those who have been touched by cancer.

Throughout the years, the Stella Bertz Cheer for a Cure Championship has raised more than $850,000.

Tickets are $15, available at the door.

Children under 5 will be admitted free.

Visit www.cheerforacure.org for details.

Fundraiser to benefit Smoyers The Eastwood and Otsego communities are planning a fundraiser to support a local family who is dealing with cancer.

Duane Smoyer, of Bowling Green, was diagnosed with metastasized melanoma last month. His wife, Karen, is a science teacher at Eastwood High School.

The spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help the family meet medical and other expenses will be held Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. through halftime (or while supplies last) of the varsity girls basketball game being held at the Otsego High School Commons (outside the BB gym).

In addition to the spaghetti dinner, there will be a bake sale and silent auction.

Aspire classes enrolling Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Workforce Development, Fremont, is accepting registration for Aspire classes, designed for adults interested in improving basic skills, obtaining a GED or preparing to go to college.

The free classes help adults improve reading, math or writing skills to prepare for

GPA a high school equivalency test, and to prepare for college or an adult certificate training program.

Orientation is required before class enrollment. At orientation, participants will set goals, complete placement testing and develop an individual learning plan.

Orientation dates include: Fremont: Vanguard Adult Workforce Development Center, Feb. 13 and 15, 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. Call 419-334-6901, ext. 2701.

Oak Harbor: Ottawa County Resource Center, Feb. 13 and 15, 9 a.m. Call 419-9602025.

Port Clinton: Ida Rupp Library, Feb. 13 and 15, 5 p.m. Call 419-960-2025.

RC Waters Kindergarten registration and screening Benton-Carroll-Salem School District will hold kindergarten registration and screening May 24 and 25 at R.C. Waters Elementary.

To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2018. All kindergarten students should be screened and registered to begin the school year. Parents and guardians should call the elementary school at 419-898-6219 to schedule an appointment.

Appointment times will be May 24 from 8:15-10:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 1-3 p.m., 3-5 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. Appointments on May 25 will be the same times, through 3 p.m.

Items to be brought to the appointment include the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, the child’s Social Security number, proof of residency, parent/guardian’s driver’s license and custody papers, if applicable. Children should dress in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.

A parent/guardian must be present with the child during the entire screening appoint-

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Contact the Board Office at 419-898-6210 for more details.

Small Business Basics

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The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra State Community College is offering free, two-hour Small Business Basics seminars designed to answer questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business.

The seminar will help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps.

Attendees will learn the basics of name registration, licensing, taxes, zoning, business entities, employees, insurance, financing and business planning.

The February schedule is: • Wednesday, Feb. 7 – 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (conference room), 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor.

• Wednesday, Feb. 28 – 4:30-6:30 p.m., Terra State Community College, Building D, Room 115, 2830 Napoleon Rd., Fremont.

To register or for more information, contact Bill Auxter, Ohio Small Business Development Center director at 419-559-2210 or bauxter@terra.edu.

Terra State Community College will host a Spring Job Fair Tuesday, March 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Activity Center on the Fremont campus.

“We expect 75 to 100 employers again this year,” says Joan Gamble, Terra State Coordinator of Career Services. “We have 50 confirmed and are still accepting registrations.”

Businesses in the industrial, agricultural, HVAC, financial services, hospitality, medical, telecommunication and law enforcement/security industries are scheduled to attend. Employers interested in participating can visit http://bit.ly/TSCCSP18.

The cost to participate is $80 and includes two lunches. Businesses registered by Feb. 9 will be listed in the program booklet.

Advertising is also available in the program booklet that will be distributed at the fair.

“We encourage those looking for jobs to dress to impress and to bring plenty of resumes,” Gamble said. Job-seekers need not register.

Contact Gamble at 419-559-2522 or jgamble@terra.edu for more details.

Booster bingo Northwood Athletic Boosters will present Bingo Monday Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. in the old high school cafeteria.

B-C-S Coffee Connections Benton-Carroll-Salem District citizens are invited to join Superintendent Guy Parmigian and Treasurer Cajon Keeton at the next Coffee Connection Feb. 1 at noon at the Taco Bell in Oak Harbor.

The informal event offers an opportunity to introduce oneself, chat, ask questions, and learn more about the B-C-S school system. All district citizens are invited to attend. No reservations are needed, and there is no cost to attend.

Future dates include: March 1, noon – The Keg in Graytown; April 5, noon – Happy Hour in Oak Harbor; May 3, 8:30 a.m.– Village Bakery in Oak

Republican Club scholarships The Wood County Republican Women’s Club (WCRWC) is accepting applications for two $500 scholarships, open to young women who Wood County residents who are graduating from high school in 2018.

Information packets have been sent to 30 area schools districts. Interested members of the 2018 senior class should contact their guidance counselors for information, or email WCRWC2016@gmail.com WCRWC became active in 1935, and is part of one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country. The grassroots organization works to promote the principles and objectives of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.

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Terra now hiring instructors for 2018 KidsCollege Do you have a special interest or skill that you would like to pass on? Are you a musician, chef or math whiz? Do you like teaching kids and having fun? If so, take your talents and skills to Terra State Community College’s 2018 KidsCollege as an instructor.

Applications for instructors are being accepted through March 1 for 2018 KidsCollege, which will be held July 23-26 from 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Instructors are needed to teach a wide variety of classes ranging from animation to baking to tae kwon and more.

Contact Terra State Lifelong Learning at learn@terra.edu or 419-559-2255 for info.

Art Travel Scholarship The Toledo Museum of Art is accepting applications for the Palmer Scholarship, which funds art-related travel for Northwest Ohio residents.

The Museum is inviting artists, photog-

GPA raphers, students, and others pursuing an artistic endeavor away from home to apply for the award. While the scholarship funds airfare, meals, and hotel or housing, it does not provide for related tuition, class fees, or study materials. Up to $8,000 in scholarship funds will be given.

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Details and an application form can be downloaded at toledomuseum.org/learn/ scholarships. Direct questions about how to apply for the scholarship to Sara Daniels at sdaniels@toledomuseum.org or 419-2558000, ext. 7363.

The Palmer Scholarship is one of many awarded by the Museum. Scholarships for TMA art classes for children and adults are intended to provide art education to those who might not otherwise be able to participate and to encourage artistically gifted individuals. Visit toledomuseum.org/learn/ scholarships for more information.

Boating course offered Toledo Sail & Power Squadron will present its first 2018 basic boating class Feb. 13, 15, 20 and 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Toledo Port Authority Building, at Cherry and Summit in downtown Toledo.

Experienced Power Squadroncertified instructors will teach the course. The cost is $10 per person. A class textbook is $30, (sold separately, but strongly encouraged).

Contact Nelson Evans at 419-8748911 or nevans811@aol.com to register.

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Student Stars Eastwood honors band members Eight Eastwood middle and high school band members have earned membership in the 2018 Ohio Music Education Association District 1 Honor Bands.

They include high school honor band members Jacob Booms, Luke Coffman, Aidan Stevenson-Powell and Amanda Withrow.

Middle school honor band members include Logan Farnsworth, Kalee Moore, Matt Hayes and Ian Sander.

“These students’ recorded auditions put them among the best 100 students in the six-county district,” said Eastwood Band Director Brian Myers.

The honor bands will perform as a part of the OMEA District 1 Honor Festival Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Stranahan Theatre.

The middle school band will perform at 2:30 p.m., and the high school at 7 p.m.

Performances are free and open to the public.

Academic honors Baldwin Wallace University: Jacob Vickers, of Northwood.

Ohio Christian University: Samuel Church, of Luckey.

Ohio Wesleyan University: Kennedy Sattler, of Oregon; Madison Valentine, of Millbury; Lauren Mangold, of Walbridge.

SUNY Canton: Kaylah Menchaca, of Oregon.

Trine University: Aaron Titkemeier, of Luckey, Hannah Johns, of Millbury.

Youngstown State University: Kiersten Perez, of Woodville.

Lake seventh-grade science teacher Jackie Brough and students. (Submitted photo)

Water district awards grants to Lake On Jan. 17, the Northwestern Water and Sewer District presented $500 WATER grants to two Lake Local School teachers, which will be used to increase educational awareness of the importance of water and the environment.

For the second consecutive year, seventh-grade teacher Jackie Brough received a $500 grant, which she will use to main-

tain the freshwater tank in her classroom and to update her science library.

A second grant was presented to high school science teacher James Less, who hopes to purchase new waders and equipment to continue work on a stream water quality project he helped fund with the assistance of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG).

The District introduced the WATER grant program in December 2014 as a way to give back to the schools and communities. The program’s goals are to introduce water and sewer issues to classrooms, support teachers with related resources and share water and sewer experiences with students through field trips and presentations by the District.

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Destiny Kynard Destiny has a GPA of 3.95 and is ranked 19th in her class. She is a member of Art Club, Book Club and Students in Action.

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Destiny, daughter of King Kynard and Yvette Kynard, plans to study computer science at an undecided college.

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Alayna has a GPA of 4.0 and is ranked 1st in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, Class and Student Council and Building Community Together.

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Alexandria Moreno

Lauren Welker Lauren has a GPA of 4.4 and is ranked 3rd in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, One Step Ahead and Key Club. She runs Cross Country and Track & Field and was named NBC Runner of the Year and NBC Champion. She also participates in school plays and musicals.

Lauren, daughter of Brent & Ellen Welker, plans to attend college at either Heidelberg or Wittenberg to study accounting.

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Alexandria has a GPA of 3.87. She is a member of the National Honor Society (historian), Drama Club, Symphonic Chorale, Key Club, Student Council (Director of Operations), Class Vice President, Future Teachers of America, Teen Advisory Group and Yearbook Editor. She is also Varsity Cheerleading Captain and plays Varsity Softball.

Alexandria, daughter of Michael & Amy Moreno, plans to attend the Ohio State University to major in communications to go into the sports broadcasting industry.

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Samantha has a GPA of 4.15 and is ranked 3rd in her class. She is the President of the National Honor Society (NHS), President of Key Club, member of Spanish National Honor Society, and Junior Class Secretary of Student Council. She also participates in Football and Basketball Cheerleading & Yearbook Staff.

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Samantha, daughter of Peggy and Kevin Partin, plans to attend Bowling Green State University, and major in Adolescent & Young Adult Education/Human Development, with the goal of becoming a high school science or math teacher.

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Stencel puts it all on the line for Chips

By Bruce Hefflinger Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com When goals are immense, the prospect of reaching that coveted dream involves a lot of ambition, determination and hard work.

That is certainly the case for Matt Stencel, the former state wrestling champion from Clay High School who is now wrestling at Central Michigan University.

“My goal is to win a national championship the next four years,” Stencel said without hesitation.

Now a redshirt freshman, Stencel had high expectations upon arriving at CMU after winning state titles in Ohio at 195 in 2015 and 220 in 2016. But the three-time state placer at Clay is now competing collegiately at heavyweight and that is a whole new obstacle.

“I never wrestled heavyweight before,” noted Stencel, a member of the USA Dream Team in 2016 after winning his second state title. The Clay graduate began battling big men a year ago when he competed unattached in open tournaments, finishing with a 13-6 record.

“Right now I’m learning the style,” Stencel explained about his first year at heavyweight in the Chippewas’ lineup.

“I’ve come a long way since I’ve gone up.”

Stencel is 22-11 on the year and ranked fourth in the Mid-American Conference.

He is 3-1 in the MAC and has a 9-1 record in dual meets with a team-leading 12 falls (pins), one technical fall and two major decisions.

Just last week, No. 3 ranked Missouri won eight matches — one by pin, two by major decision — in handing No. 17 Central Michigan a 29-6 loss in a MAC dual meet. However, it was Stencel who was one of the few Chippewa winners.

The loss ended CMU’s dual win streak at four and left the Chippewas at 5-4 overall, 2-1 in the MAC. Missouri is 15-0, 6-0.

However, Stencel posted a 9-2 victory over Jake Bohlken to close the night.

“We have to get better to be able to compete with them, that’s all there is to it,” CMU coach Tom Borrelli said. “You can’t take anything away from them. They’re good. I think we’re a little better than the way we performed. We’ve got to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off. We can’t hang our head or anything like that.”

While the move to a higher weight class brings a change for Stencel, it is beneficial for a team that is ranked 17th in the country.

It is something that does not surprise Ralph Cubberly, his wrestling coach while at Clay.

“Matt always put the team outcome ahead of his own personal achievements,” Cubberly said. “If we needed a pin from Matt to win a match he worked until he got it rather than just coasting to a win. He is all about the team which is what you want from all athletes.”

Key performer Stencel has been a key performer of late for the Chippewas.

In the Mid-American Conference opener with Northern Illinois, Stencel recorded his ninth pin, a 36-second fall, the eighth time an opponent has been decked

by Stencel in the first period this season.

“Things are going well, it’s a big learning curve,” Stencel said. “I’m just trusting the process and working hard every day to

Central Michigan wrestler Matt Stencel. (courtesy CMU athletics) get better for March.”

The improvement is obvious.

In another match, Stencel used a takedown with less than 10 seconds remaining for a 4-3 decision of Purdue’s Shawn Streck, the 14th-rated heavyweight in the country. Streck had beaten Stencel twice earlier in the season at the Michigan State Open, one on a fall.

“There is a lot higher intensity,” Stencel said of wrestling in college. “I just trust the coaches and believe in what we’re doing.”

That belief is working as evident by his most recent success in helping Central Michigan beat Purdue, which came into the match rated 19th by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

Stencel, who weighs in between 255 and 260, is finding there is a huge difference between wrestling in high school and college.

“The hammerlock turn on top still works, it’s just tougher to get locked up and hold them against the bigger guys,” Stencel pointed out about a key move used at Clay.

Wrestling at heavyweight rather than a lower weight is also quite a change, as Stencel admits.

“It’s much harder to score points,” Stencel said. “You have to hold your position better and you can’t take a shot and expect to wrestle out of it with that kind of weight. You need to be smarter and hand

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“It’s not so much about moves, but about holding your position,” Stencel continued about the strategy of wrestling at heavyweight. “You must do things the correct way or they will not work. You don’t want to get stuck underneath. Getting stuck under happened a lot last year and in the practice room. You learn you can’t wrestle your way out of it.”

There was no worry for that in a high school career with plenty of highlights, including a record of 184-18.

“Winning two Fargo titles, two state championships and holding the state record for most consecutive falls in the state of Ohio my senior year,” Stencel said when questioned about his most memorable individual accomplishments at Clay.

As a senior, Stencel recorded 36 straight pins and 40 on the season.

“Matt was a hard worker that understood what he had to do to accomplish his goals, not only from an athletic standpoint but also an academic standpoint,” Cubberly said.

At Central Michigan, the goals are even higher. As Stencel understands, reaching them will take a lot of hard work.

“I came here with very high expectations as a big recruit,” Stencel said. “But I’m excited for the future. What we’re doing is about having the confidence to get the job done come March.”

The Press Box Five inductees joining hockey hall of fame The Toledo Hockey Hall of Fame Committee, has announced inductees to the 2018 class.

• Dave Falkenberg- defenseman (Goaldiggers: 1979-86) • Bill Inglis- head coach (Goaldiggers: 1980-84) • Jim McCabe- forward (Goaldiggers: 1974-80) • Bill “Red” Mitchell- defenseman/ Head Coach (Mercurys: 1952-62; Blades: 1964-68; Hornets: 1970-71) • Andy Mulligan- defenseman/coach/ general manager (Babcocks: 1940-41; Mercurys: 1947-62; Buckeyes: 1949-50) “Dave Falkenberg displayed a great combination of scoring and toughness. Bill Inglis followed in the footsteps of legendary Goaldiggers coach Ted Garvin with two Turner Cup championships. ‘The Tin Man’ Jim McCabe, was known for his scoring and great sportsmanship. Bill Mitchell’s impact was felt over three decades and three different teams, and we wouldn’t have such a rich hockey tradition here in Toledo without the tremendous contributions

by Andy Mulligan,” says Neil Neukam, Toledo Walleye Executive Vice President and General Manager.

Falkenberg was a defenseman from Red Deer, Alberta who racked up more points in a Goaldiggers jersey than any other player (177 goals, 261 assists, 438 points). He played seven seasons in Toledo, and helped the Goaldiggers win back-toback Turner Cups in 1982 and 1983.

Inglis, an Ottawa, Ontario native played in 36 career National Hockey League games and was the Buffalo Sabres head coach during the 1978-79 season. Inglis guided the Goaldiggers as head coach for four seasons (1980-84), including back-to-back Turner Cup Championships in 1982 and 1983. The quest for three straight fell short in the 1984 Turner Cup Finals.

McCabe, a center from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, played in six seasons in Toledo (1974-79), helping the Goaldiggers win Turner Cup titles in 1975 and 1978. McCabe is second on the all-time Goaldiggers scoring list, with 169 goals with 236 assists in 429 regular season games.

Mitchell, a defenseman from Port Dalhousie, Ontario, played 13 seasons in Toledo. He scored 110 goals with 249 assists in a Toledo uniform. Mitchell also served as head coach of the Toledo Blades in 1969-70 and Toledo Hornets in 1970-71.

Mulligan, a Winnipeg, Manitoba native, is considered one of the “founding fathers” of hockey in Toledo. He played one season with the Toledo’s first semi-pro team, the Babcocks. He was the first head coach and longtime general manager of the Mercurys, building three International Hockey League Turner Cup Championship teams (1948, 1951, 1952). After the Mercurys folded in 1962, he became commissioner of the IHL from 1962-67.

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Motivation has turned Xavier Beach into a winner

By Bruce Hefflinger Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Xavier Beach doesn’t take losing lightly. He learned a lot about it as a ninth grader.

“My freshman year I really wasn’t very good but there was an open spot in the varsity lineup and I fit in,” reflected Beach.

“I wasn’t winning a lot of actual matches, mainly forfeits.”

Then a 152-pounder, Beach finished the campaign with a 13-31 record. But the motivation to turn mediocrity into excellence has the Genoa senior thinking about a league title and state placement.

“The spring and summer after my freshman year I worked out more than ever lifting weights,” Beach noted. “That helped a lot.”

Genoa head coach Bob Bergman is impressed with the development of Beach.

“As a freshman his arms were noodles,” Bergman said. “Now they’re rock solid. His father is a huge guy so we knew Xavier would be sizeable. As a freshman he was a little gangly but he’s filled out more than the average high school kid with strength.

“He’s really come a long way,” Bergman continued. “Physically he’s committed to strength training. He’s always lifting and his dad and step-dad have been positive influences on him.”

Said Beach: “My step-dad (Rob Russell) and I lift weights a lot. He got me into strength training. I used to be a lot skinnier than I am now.

“My dad (Joe Beach) has also been a big help to me. He’s always been supportive for me after each match.”

Wrestling in a program like Genoa, the top-ranked team in the state in Division III, has also benefited Beach.

“I’m very fortunate to be wrestling guys I wrestle with and to have the good coaches I have,” Beach said. “We have four projected state champs (Oscar Sanchez, Julian Sanchez, Dylan D’Emilio and Kevin Contos), one picked second (James Limongi) and another third (Dusty Morgillo) that I can wrestled with every day. That helps us push each other and grow together.

“On top of great training partners, we have great coaches trying to get us to

Genoa 182 pound senior wrestler Xavier Beach is in position to flip an opponent to the mat. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) put our best out there. I’m very fortunate to have such a supportive group of people helping me be who I am.”

What Beach has become is a bigger, stronger and more knowledgeable wrestler.

As a sophomore wrestling at 160, Beach finished 29-16. Last year at 170, the junior was a state alternate with a final record of 38-15.

“He lost to the state runner-up from the year before in the championship round and then to him again coming through after the guy got upset,” Bergman pointed out. “He lost a one-point match.”

Now competing at 182, Beach has placed at two prestigious tournaments finishing fifth at The PIT (despite being sick)

and sixth at Medina.

“Two years in a row I was 0-2 at Medina but this year I managed to place,” Beach said of what he considers one of his wrestling highlights to date. “That was a big mental breakthrough for me.”

In addition to placing at Perrysburg and Medina, Beach was invited to participate in the Walsh Ironman.

“When I just missed going to state by one match as a junior that really motivated me to wrestle more and wrestle harder,” Beach admitted. “It’s working out well.”

Moving up a weight class each year has not been difficult according to Beach, who is currently 17-9 on the season and ranked eighth at 182, considered one of the deep-

est weight classes in Division III. “I just wrestle the same and make them wrestle the way I wrestle,” explained Beach, who began in the sport at the age of five at the urging of a cousin. “As I get bigger, I’ve gotten stronger and now I’m faster than those bigger guys.”

His mentality on the mat is simple.

“I’m thinking about the hours I’ve put in and the coaches and teammates pushing me,” Beach said. “It’s about having confidence in training more than strength.”

Beach credits classmate Seth Moore, one of three seniors on the team along with Andrew Muir, with being a big part of his improvement.

“We do a lot of drilling and techniques together,” Beach said about Moore, who competes at 170. “Some days I’m not feeling good and he has to get it out of me and some days he’s not feeling good and I have to get it out of him. We’ve been friends since we were kids and grown a lot together. He’s tall like me and has leverage. It’s been great to wrestle live with him.”

The hope is the hard work leads to hardware down the road.

“Xavier is special because of his leverage combined with strength,” Bergman said. “He made a statement at Medina, that’s a mini-district and state-type tournament. He wrestled three overtime matches and won two of them. It says a lot about how he’s handling those moments performing in tight matches.

“Now he just needs to be consistent, trust the process and his talent ... and let it go.”

A Northern Buckeye Conference title and trip to state are the goals for Beach.

“Every year I’ve gotten a little closer,” said Beach, a league runner-up last season.

“This year I hope to reach those goals. I’ve been reaching for them, now I’m chasing them down. I’m training hard and being confident.”

Beach - who also participates in the band (trombone), pep band, school plays and runs cross country - understands the importance of hard work on the mat and what being a well-rounded student can mean in the future.

“This has taught me to work harder, that everything I work for is what I will get,” Beach concluded. “I won’t get anything more than what I’m willing to put into it.”

Big night results in two major milestones

By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com It’s only fitting that a standout player and a successful coach would reach milestones in the same game. That way, they can celebrate together.

With Oak Harbor’s 55-42 victory over Vermilion, Tom Kontak recorded his 200th career victory and Logan Harris scored the 1,000th point of her career.

Kontak has gone 109-30 in six seasons at Oak Harbor and accumulated a 91-44 record at Genoa before that. Collectively, he holds a record of 200-74, good for a winning percentage of .730.

Twice he has been named Ohio’s Coach of the Year for his efforts and he’s won the Alan Miller Jewelers’ All-Press Coach of the Year Award for five consecutive years. Meanwhile, the Rockets have reached new heights during his time in Oak Harbor.

“Six years ago, (Oak Harbor athletic director/administrators) Drew Grahl and Keith Thorbahn took a big chance (on me). I appreciate the opportunity to have come in and made a difference. What we do is less about basketball and more about passion, accountability and team play. If you’re going to be successful at anything, you’ve got to surround yourself with good people,” said Kontak.

“What these kids have done here over the six years is average 18 to 19 wins per season. We’re able to share that with a lot of people. I want to look at it from the big picture and share it with people I care about. I’ve been fortunate to have some really good basketball players and great coaches who are passionate and who have high standards and demands. I think that’s why we’ve gotten where we are.

“Personally, I enjoy the fact that it’s been pretty consistent at a pretty high level.

We’ve been able to maintain a high standard of play. That doesn’t happen without great players. I’d like to think no matter the talent level of each individual that they’ve gone up another notch,” Kontak continued.

“It’s all about the culture and the people. I want (my players) to care so much to

BOYS BASKETBALL Team (League) Overall Cardinal Stritch (9-0, TAAC) Oak Harbor (5-1, SBC Bay) Woodmore (4-2, NBC) Genoa (7-0, NBC) Eastwood (5-2, NBC) Waite (2-3, TCL) Clay (1-6, TRAC) Lake (2-5, NBC) Gibsonburg (1-5, TAAC) Northwood (1-8, TAAC)

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Left to right: Oak Harbor assistant coach Mark Boukissen, head coach Tom Kontak, Logan Harris, and junior varsity coach Kevin Horn. (Photo courtesy Jack Harris) defend the logo on the front of the jersey. I want (my players) to be so passionate that (they) want to be successful and I want (my players) to be accountable and responsible for what they do.”

Kontak’s clubs have advanced to the district finals six times in 11 years, winning the championship in 2015, Oak Harbor’s first regional appearance in 25 years.

Harris is currently averaging 20.1 points and 9.7 assists. Last year, she was named the All-Press Player of the Year.

“It’s a big accomplishment. It wasn’t originally a goal,” said Harris, who recently committed to play collegiately at the

University of Findlay. “I think it’s pretty cool to be able to say (we both achieved milestones) on the same night.”

Her love for the game began while she was young. She says her driving force was former Oak Harbor and Woodmore coach Don Christie, who played for the Rockets’ 1983 Class AA state runner-up team.

“My love of the sport started in second and third grade going to my brother’s practices. I was always taller, but I was not coordinated at all. Don Christie helped me with the shooting camps during the summer. In sixth or seventh grade, I realized I wanted to play basketball in college.”

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By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Two names are synonymous with Woodmore’s bowling program this year.

Seniors Owen Conner and Ian Cook are both fourth-year bowlers for coach Steve Burner’s squad, and they are two of the top bowlers in the Northern Ohio Bowling Conference. Conner and Cook helped Woodmore’s boys team take 15th out of 24 teams at the Port Clinton Invitational on Jan. 20 at Harbor Lanes.

Conner shot a 761 series to become the high scorer at the Port Clinton event. He bowled games of 276, 232 and 253, and he now carries a season average around 220, according to Burner. Conner had the highest average in the NOBC last season and earned honorable mention all-state honors.

“The roll he puts on the ball, he’s smooth,” Burner said. “His father (Mike) ran my junior league for me when I was at Tri-County Bowl. Owen just came up through the ranks and has been bowling since he was a little kid. He’s getting recruited by Bowling Green State University.

We bowl right there at Interstate Lanes, and the gentleman who does the bowling team there watched (Conner) bowl and is really interested in him.”

Cook placed eighth at the PC tournament with a 712 series, rolling games of 241, 245 and 226. Cook and Conner are the lone remaining bowlers who helped Woodmore win NOBC and sectional titles last year before taking second at districts.

Woodmore advanced to the state tournament and missed qualifying for a top-eight finish by one pin.

“Ian came up through the ranks with Owen,” Burner said. “Ian lives right behind Tri-County Bowl (in Woodville) and he would come over every night before league play and sneak in some bowling. That was a big thing with him. He bowled every night, and it shows. Ian is bowling around 218 (average) this year, which is about the same as last year. He’s not going to bowl when he goes to college, but there would be a very good chance he could do it if he wanted to.”

The other bowlers on Woodmore’s boys team are senior Colin McCarthy, junior Mason Gregory and sophomore Logan Wolph. McCarthy and Wolph are first-year bowlers, and Gregory is in his second year.

“Mason came out last year, when I had those five kids (including Jay Conner, Nate Jackson and Jared Draeger) from last year,” Burner said. “They were amazing and they bowled together since they were kids.

Mason learned a lot from those five guys, just watching them and seeing them compete. He is improving greatly right now.

“Colin, I don’t think he’d ever bowled before. He learned from scratch and is doing a good job. It’s not an easy sport to just jump into and get on a varsity team. Logan and Colin have both improved. When you have Ian and Owen on the team, they’ve been helping me out a lot with those (less experienced) guys.”

Sophomore Lizzy Cook was a firstteam All-NOBC bowler last year and carries a 150 average for Woodmore’s girls team this season, according to Burner. Lizzy is the sister of Ian and Olivia Cook, a freshman who is also on the girls’ team.

“Lizzy is a very good bowler and she knows the game very well,” Burner said.

“She’s been around the game since she was little, just like her brother. She lived behind the bowling alley and her and Olivia and Ian all came over as a group. That’s the group I used to have at my bowling alley all the time. They know what the game’s about and they have a good time doing it. Lizzy is a real good softball player, too.”

The girls’ team includes four seniors in Jennifer Krukemyer, Maddie Repka, Samantha Greenhill and Kristie Rodriguez.

Krukemyer has been on the squad for four years, while Repka is a third-year bowler.

“Jennifer is a very steady bowler,” Burner said. “Maddie is the same way.

They’re just fun girls to have. They work hard and they are very competitive and they really want to win.”

Greenhill and Rodriguez are both firstyear bowlers.

“Sam is just learning,” Burner said, “but she’s doing a real good job. Kristie has been scoring really well.”

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By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com

Tatum is a blue-collar basketball player, a pretty tough kid.

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Genoa’s girls basketball team has had to overcome injuries and inexperience this season, but eighth-year coach Mike DeStazio said the Comets aren’t as far away to turning the corner as some may think.

Genoa has no seniors on the roster, and its lone junior starter is 5-foot-11 wing Sasha Roberts.

“I believe in two years we can be pretty good,” DeStazio said. “You cycle (players) at small schools and that’s kind of what we’re doing right now. I love coaching these kids. We’ve seen a lot of improvement but we don’t see wins and losses. When we leave a game, we might not have won it but we want to be competitive. That’s what our goal has been.”

The Comets fell to 3-11 and 1-8 in the Northern Buckeye Conference following Tuesday’s 66-39 loss to visiting Eastwood (11-4, 7-2).

Roberts, a player DeStazio called “my true leader in our program,” has been a bright spot this season. Roberts leads the team in rebounding, with 12.4 per game, and averages 7.1 points.

“She is by far the most athletic kid in the program,” DeStazio said. “She plays anywhere on the floor on offense and defense. Scoring points is not really what she’s about. It’s her ability to play great defense and be a great rebounder. She never complains. She just puts the blue collar on every game and works hard. She could

player, a pretty tough kid,” DeStazio said.

“She’s averaging 8.1 rebounds a game and she’s 5-foot-6. Just a hard-nosed kid. She’s finally taking basketball as one of her favorite sports and she’s working on it. She’s a big-time soccer player and now we see her shot improving and her ability to handle the basketball is better. She will continue to get better.”

Cruickshank, a point guard, leads the team with 11.4 points per game after scoring 18 against Eastwood. Tess Neumann averages 4.6 points.

“Caitlin is going to be a tremendous player because of her work ethic,” DeStazio said. “She’s a very good shooter and she’s really playing out of position at point guard. She’s more of two-guard, but we have to put her at the point because of injuries. She works as hard as anybody I’ve ever coached and she has all the tools. She could play at the next level somewhere.

“Tess has kind of been fed to the lions, so to speak. She wasn’t really quite ready for varsity as a starter, but we had to put her at that spot due to injuries. She’s athletic and the more time she puts in, the better player she’s going to be.”

The rest of the roster includes junior wing Lexi Wiciak, sophomore post Darcy Goodman and sophomore guard Caitlin Gose.

“Lexi is new to the program this year and is getting better every day,” DeStazio said. “Darcy has a lot of potential if she works hard in the offseason, and Caitlin has done a tremendous job helping at the varsity with all the injuries.”

Sasha Roberts. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

become one of the top five players in the league next season, but she needs to put in some time in the offseason.”

Genoa lost sophomore starting guard Rylee Fredericksen to a torn ACL on Jan. 2. Fredericksen was averaging nearly eight points and more than six rebounds a game before her season ended.

Sophomore guard Kendall Gerke, a returning starter, suffered a sprained MCL in the second game this season and returned to game action on Jan. 9. DeStazio said Gerke, who is playing about 16 minutes a game, is “probably the most athletic basketball kid I have on the team.” Gerke was the Comets’ leading scorer prior to her injury.

“Kendall was scoring 10, 11, 12 points a game and we’ve been missing that for eight or nine games,” DeStazio said. “And, she’s probably our best defender.”

Genoa’s other starters include sophomore wing Tatum Neumann, who averages 10.7 points a game, and freshman guards Caitlin Cruickshank and Tess Neumann, who is Tatum’s sister.

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Jerusalem Twp. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Bookmobile will visit the Jerusalem Twp. area Feb. 22, March 22, April 19, May 17 and June 14 at the following locations and times: Jack’s Superette, Reno Beach from 10-11 a.m.; Jerusalem Township Fire Station 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Ottawa Products in Curtice, 1:45-3:15 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd. Jerusalem Twp. Food Pantry, open 2nd Wed. of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

Elmore

Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, located in Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. (corner of Witty & SR 51), open Tues. & Thurs. at 11 a.m.; lunch served at noon (reservations for lunch required by 10 a.m. the day before). Blood pressure & blood oxygen screenings 2nd Tues. of each month; blood sugar & blood pressure screenings last Tues. of each month; educational / informational speakers on Tues.; Euchre game every Tues. & Thurs. after lunch. For reservations, call 419-862-3874.

Genoa All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, Jan. 28, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Genoa American Legion, 302 West St. Includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and applesauce. Kids’ meals available. Call 419-855-7049 for info.

Valentine Dinner with Guest Speakers Dr. Jim and Linda Kettinger, Feb. 9, Our Lady of Lourdes.

Topic: “Marriage: The Heart of It All.” $40 per couple. Register by Feb. 4 by calling Patti Greenhill at 419-262-1165.

Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Fri. 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices.

Proceeds benefit mission projects.

Gibsonburg Gibsonburg Public Library, 100 N. Webster St., programs include: Preschool Story time, Thurs. at 11 a.m.; Adult Book Discussion, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. – “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by J.D. Vance; Poetry for Homeschool Students, Feb. 1, 11 a.m.; Music Makers, Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m.; Bird Tales, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. – featuring speaker Tom Kashmer, Green Creek Wildlife Society director; Cookbook Club, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. – theme: Gameday Recipes; Book & Munch Bunch: Chapter Books for grades 4-7, Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m. – “The Bronze Bow” by Elizabeth George Speare; Book Bears: Early Readers, Feb. 15, 10:15 a.m. – “The Snow Day”

by Komako Sakai; Book & Snack Pack: Chapter Books for Grades 1-4, Feb. 21, 3:30 p.m. – “Who Was Harry Houdini?” by Tui Sutherland; LEGO Challenge – Build a Snowman, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.; Adult Book Discussion – “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. Call 419-637-2173 to register.

Active Seniors invited to Meet & Eat at Gibsonburg Senior Center, 100 Meadow Lane. Lunches every weekday, educational and social programs, health assessments and more. Transportation and homedelivered meals available. 419-637-7947.

Lake Twp. Art Classes presented by David Overholt weekly on Thursdays from noon-3 p.m. in the Lake Twp. Administration Bldg. All skills levels welcome. call 419-509-6450 for info.

Luckey Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wed. of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thurs. of the month from 6-8 p.m. at 247 Oak St. (behind the post office), in the former Loft Youth Center.

Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District.

Luckey Library Story time for ages 3-7 every Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music & crafts. LEGO Club (K-5th grade) Mon. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. No registration required for any of the programs. Home delivery of library materials to homebound Luckey residents is available by calling the library during regular hours at 419-833-6040.

Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Public Library programs include: One Size Fits All Storytime, Wed. at 11:30 a.m. – for infants, preschoolers and children with adults; Euchre, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m.; Canvas Painting for Tweens and Teens, Feb 7, 3:30 p.m. Through Feb. 23, the library will offer a digital converter, which takes old negatives, slides and photos for storage on a thumb drive or SD card. The Local History Room open Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info or to register for programs, visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org or call 419-898-7001.

Food Pantry, Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel, 11805 SR 105, open the last Wed. each month from 5-7 p.m. A hot meal is served during pantry hours. There is also a free clothing room with all sizes for children and adults.

The Northwestern Water and Sewer District expects to complete a project this year to replace water service lines containing lead.

The district board of trustees in December approved a resolution to contract with Speer Brothers, Sandusky, for $883,365 to replace lines in the district’s service area covering the northern part of Wood County.

Theresa Pollick, a spokesman for the district, said 322 service lines have been identified for replacement with most located in sections of Rossford and western Northwood where older infrastructure is in place. In Northwood, the homes and buildings being serviced are bounded by W. Florence, Oregon, Tracy and Wales roads.

The villages of Millbury and Walbridge do not have lead service lines, she said.

Check out next week’s editions of the Metro and Suburban Press. This little guy will be Ńying around the pages in the February 5th issues, and with him your chance at a sweet prize!

Pemberville Pemberville Area Senior Center at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., provides programs & activities for adults 60 & over. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Lunch served at noon.

Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., open Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.2 p.m. and the last Sat. of the month from 8-11 a.m. (excluding holidays). Open to Eastwood School District residents. ID & proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.

Walbridge Euchre Tournaments at Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St., Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7 from 1 p.m. until finished. $10 entry fee includes lunch. First-, second- and third-place prizes; fourthplace wins free entry to next tournament. No smoking; no food or drink to be brought in. Sponsored by the Auxiliary.

Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., programs include: Kinderskills for Kids (ages 3-6) every Tues. at 5 p.m. – stories and movement activities to promote motor skill development; Mystery Book Club will discuss “She Stopped for Death” by Elizabeth Kane Buzzellie on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m.; Celebrate Harry Potter’s half-birthday Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. – costumes encouraged and all ages welcome; Fiction Book Group will discuss “No Place Like Home” by Barbara Samuel at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 and “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng on March 12; Support Group for Families and Friends who are Dealing with a Loved One’s Heroin/Opiate Addiction Mon. 6:30-8 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 705 N. Main St. Sponsored by Mainstreet Church. For info, call 419-838-7600.

Woodville Woodville Food Pantry, 212 Bridge St., open the last Thursday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30-9:30 am of the month. Available to all Woodville Village and Township residents.

Applications available at the Pantry.

Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include: Storytimes Mon. at 7 p.m.; LEGO Club (K-6) first Sat. of the month from 10-11:30 a.m.; Wine Cork Keychains, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. – upcycle your corks (registration required); Valentine’s Day Crafts, Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (preschool-grade 6); Kidz Book Club, Feb. 12, 6:15 p.m.; Call 419849-2744 for info.

Lead line replacement project

By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com

Cupid’s Coming

Tom Stalter, district engineer, said the district will be exceeding Environmental Protection Agency regulations with the replacement project “Although it’s not yet required by EPA, the district feels it’s a priority to replace all lead service lines. We already replace any lead service line that requires maintenance,” he said. “The district expedited this project and with the support of a low-interest loan from the Ohio EPA, we will be able to replace all of these lines this year.”

A map showing the project area is available on the district website.

Maps identifying lead service lines across the state were released last year by the Ohio EPA. At the time, Ohio had 1,878 Ohio public drinking water systems that were required to submit the maps by last March as part of drinking water reforms.

Dina Pierce, a spokesman for the Ohio EPA, said the district loan is being finalized and the interest rate will be determined based on the going market rate at the time the loan is issued.

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Miller’s 50th

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Sampson ~ Mitchell John and Mary Sampson, of Rossford, announce the engagement of their daughter Kaleigh Marie Sampson to Connor Edward Mitchell, the son of Don and Kathleen Mitchell of Perrysburg.

Kaleigh is a 2010 graduate of Rossford High School and a 2014 graduate of Owens Community College, where she received an associate of applied science degree. She is employed as a dental hygienist in Columbus, Ohio.

Connor is a 2010 graduate of St. Francis De Sales High School, Toledo, and a 2016 graduate of The Ohio State University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in design. He works as a graphic designer in Columbus.

A June 2018 wedding at The Vault in Columbus, is planned.

David & Susan Miller (Leszkai) 50 years ago I married the girl of my dreams.

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Don's Donuts has 2 Positions open: Baker & Donut Finisher, part-time/full-time, Please apply in person at 2911 Woodville Road, Northwood. 419-693-9043

East Toledo- 2055 ½ Delence, 2BR upper. Nice interior, newly painted, remodeled bath, AC, stove & refrigerator, W/D hook-up, gas & electric.

Off street parking. $450/Month +Deposit & Utilities, No Pets. 419-6939714 East Toledo- 3 Bedroom, has river view, completely renovated, $495/mo +deposit/utilities. Call between 9am-4:30pm. 419-691-5745 EAST- 3 Bedroom Lower $450/mo or 1 Bedroom Lower $325/mo 2 Bedroom Lower $400/mo +Deposit/Utilities, Appliances, No Pets.

419-691-3074 Elmore, 2 bed, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup. Must have references. $650/month (includes utilities) +$650 security deposit. 419-559-4004 GENOA Townhouse, 710B Buckeye St., 2 Bedrooms, W/D Hook-up, No Pets, No Smoking, $600/month +$600 deposit, 419-862-3299 Gibsonburg 2 bedroom apartment, in-town, 1,000 sq ft. No pets, no smoking. $400 + deposit.

419-637-2810 Gibsonburg 4 bed house, in country, 1 ½ bath, 3,000sq ft., no pets, no smoking, Woodmore Schools. $800 mo. + deposit. 419-637-7078 Millbury- 2 Bedroom Apartments, all have washer and dryer hook-ups, nicely remodeled, starting at $595/month, no pets, 419-260-7583 NORTHWOOD- 2 Bedroom Upper, $450/month +$450 Deposit & Utilities, 2 Bedroom Lower $550/month +$550 Deposit & Utilities, No Pets, 419-270-2251

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The Annual Financial Report for the period ending December 31, 2017 for Lake Township, Wood County, Ohio has been completed and is now available for review at the Township OfďŹ ce from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday or contact the Administration OfďŹ ce at 419-838-6536 for an appointment.

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Lake Township Fiscal OfďŹ cer Lake Township Fire Department is currently accepting application for Paramedics.

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For more information please contact the EMS Coordinator Kevin Sanders at 419-838-6536 ext. 110 or by email k.sanders@laketwp.com

Village of Walbridge

Seeking Police Chief The Village of Walbridge is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Chief to oversee the Village Police Department. The Village is seeking candidates interested in either full or part time position.

The Police Chief is appointed by the Village Council and works under the general direction of the Mayor, but exercises significant independent judgement and initiative. The Village is seeking a proven law enforcement leader that can work collaboratively with the Officers in the department and the other department heads to realize the goals of the Village Council.

The successful candidate must have strong management and leadership skills. The Village prefers a candidate with command experience.

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Interested candidates must complete an application and submit it along with a resume to the Village Offices.

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Windsor Lane Health Care is accepting applications for STNAs & LPNs. Open interviews will be conducted.

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Windsor Lane Health Care is accepting applications for 2 part time housekeepers Inquiry within at 355 Windsor Lane Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431

Executive Director Position Oregon Economic Development Foundation is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Executive Director position.

A Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in economics, marketing, planning, public or business administration or related field, and or five years of work experience in any combination of public or private business, real estate or economic development is highly desirable. Salary is based on work experience.

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Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Timothy G. Pedro, President of OEDF at tpedro@ttlassoc.com or Mail to OEDF office at 4350 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, Ohio 43616 Deadline to respond is Thursday, February 1st at 4:00pm.

Driver Wanted: Year around work and great company paid benefits.

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Home daily. Growing company needs class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement. Respond to kelleyinoh@yahoo.com or mail to: DISC Environmental PO Box 167590 Oregon, OH 43616.

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Laborers Full benefits, drug screens, background checks, good driving record. $12-15 to start.

C&W Tank Cleaning 50 N. Lallendorf Rd. Oregon, Ohio 8:00-3:30 M-F. cwtank.com

Laundry Attendant Dependable part-time/ hours vary Apply in person between 8am-7pm The Laundry 30600 Drouillard Rd. Walbridge, OH 43465 SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number.

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CDL Dump Truck Driver, Part-time 419-836-7828 or 419-466-0102 Village of Genoa Parks Dept.

Job Opening The Village of Genoa Parks is accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard.

Applicants must be 16 years of age and able to obtain a Lifeguard, a CPR, and a First Aid CertiďŹ cate by May. You may apply at 102 E. 6th St., Genoa, Ohio 43430 or download an application online at www. genoaohio.org under Parks.

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Auctions

By Ken Belkofer

Antique Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine. Call or text for more info. $50 OBO. 419-654-3453

Sofa, Love seat combo. Excellent condition. $300 firm. 419-496-7478

Antique Barn lumber, different sizes, prices ranging from $10$25. Call 419-836-9754 Antique Interior Doors from 1920's, $95/ea. 419-836-9754 Aquarium, 90gal, bow front, with light, canopy and stand. $200.

419-265-1789 Self propelled John Deere 524 Snow Blower with tire chains. $400 419-367-5338 Under the counter Radio/TV. Works great. $40. Call or text 419-654-3453

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2004 Nissan Xterra 4X4- 5-Speed, 170K, No Rust, Runs Great! Possible Partial Trade, $3,900 OBO, 419836-5457

CYCLEMAN We Repair Chinese Pocket Bikes, Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available.

Also repair motorcycles.

Winter Hours: Some Thursday's, Friday & Saturday (11-5pm) Call to verify hours 419-244-2525

Starting to get cabin fever? We have just the cure! Adopt a shelter dog, like Bob here! Bob is a super playful young boy who is just looking for a home to call his very one. He along with 40+ other dogs are up for adoption at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control - 410 S Erie St. It's also time again to get those dog licenses. They are on sale through January 31st, to learn more visit www.lucascountydogs.com

Operators who are interested in offering proposals to provide service should contact Megan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Mission Advancement Coordinator, at Luther Home of Mercy, PO Box 187 Williston, OH 43468 to obtain full details of the type of transportation service that is needed prior to preparing a proposal. Comments or proposals must be submitted within 30 days to the agency at the above address with a copy to the Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Transit, 1980 West Broad St., Mail Stop 3110, Columbus, OH 43233; Attention: Administrator.

NORTHWOOD FLEA MARKET

Northwood Commons (Formerly Great Eastern) 2664 Woodville Rd. Saturday 9-5 Sunday 10-4 Trains, antique dolls and toys, bears, clocks, glassware, baskets, nautical, holiday dĂŠcor, appliances, primitives, furniture, tools, clothes, video games, crafts, books, jewelry, purses, shoes, Tupperware, wall hangings, phonographs, clocks and parts, knives, golfing misc., murano and healing jewelery, records, VHS/DVD's & Players, record player, bikes, lamps, knick knacks, quilts, outdoor furniture, kitchenware, birdhouses and feeders, puzzles,TV's, bedding, linens, and sewing machine. For more information call Jean 419-277-9083.

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Northwood Commons (Formerly Great Eastern) 2664 Woodville Rd. Northwood, OH

Charter Bus Tours

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Call Evelyn's Excursions 419-737-2055 Cell: 419-367-1471 Email-evelyndeetz@evelynsexcursions

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Crown D-150 & D-60 AMPS, Crown 0re-amp IC-150, DBX-215 EQ, JBL JRX 100 Speakers. $900 OBO. 419-265-6111

Children's four wheeler/ dirt bike Riding Gear, includes full suites, helmets, goggles, boots & chest shields. Call/text 419-654-3453

Ordinance #01-2018 amending Sec.G and adding Sec.H of Ordinance # 01-2016 Nuisance Motor Vehicles and Boats Both may be viewed during normal business hours or by calling for an appointment.

Lorraine Crapsey, Clerk/Treasurer

AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance.

Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

800-481-7894

PUBLIC NOTICE

Luther Home of Mercy invites comments and proposals from all interested public, private and paratransit operators including taxi operators, for the provision of transportation service to the elderly and disabled within our service area.

Bob

The 2017 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT for the VILLAGE of HARBOR VIEW OHIO is completed and has been filed with the Ohio State Auditor.

1976 Chevy Suburban from Coco Beach, Florida, rust free, thousands in complete leather interior, wheels, duals, one of a kind. Must See! Runs super! $5,000/OBO. 419-870-0163

Luther Home of Mercy which is a private nonprofit corporation intends to submit a Proposal for a capital grant under the provision of 49 USC Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act to provide transportation service for the elderly and disabled within Ottawa County. The grant proposal will request a light transit vehicle and capitalized maintenance for an existing 5310 funded vehicle. It is projected that 97 persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities will use the service 7 days per week/52 weeks per year for various activities including transportation to employment, medical trips & recreation.

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Round dining table and 6 chairs.

48â&#x20AC;? , solid maple, in good condition $200 OBO. 734-837-2316 Oregon.

Oakdale Self Storage 1926 Oakdale Ave., Oregon Unit #125 Ronald Johnson Unit #137 & 339 Donna Edwards Unit #203 Larry Wheeler Unit #207 Amanda Provo Unit #209 Robin Rucker Unit #217 Michelle Diehl Unit #306 Christopher Peters Unit # 314 Michael Trosken Unit #333 Cynthia Arterbridge Unit #412 & 441 Kenneth Fry Unit #413 Jeramiah Belew

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Public Notice: Allen Township has filed the Annual Financial Report with the State Auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The report is available for public inspection by calling 419-836-4204 for an appointment or by attending one of the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meetings held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are at the office of the trustees, 21030 W. Toledo St., Williston, Ohio.

Sonia Eischen, Fiscal Officer Allen Township Trustees

NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE TESTING The Northwood Civil Service Commission will administer multiple examinations to update the Eligibility Lists for the City of Northwood: Accounts Payable, Tax Compliance Auditor, Utility Worker & Custodian.

Interested candidates can find further information in reference to these examinations by going to the website for the City of Northwood (www.ci.northwood.oh.us) or picking up a copy of an application at the City of Northwood Municipal Building.

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Collectibles & Contents Auction February 3rd @ 10:00 AM 245 E. Park St. Toledo, Ohio 43608 Collectibles: Jewelry (not on site), Perfume bottles, powder boxes, dresser jars, vanity set, ash trays, Fire King, Pyrex, cups & saucers, Cranberry glass, Libby Gold leaf, paper weights, Chrystal, misc. colored glass, stemware, Rooster spice jars, Hull, many figuring's, salt & peppers, Buffalo pottery, silver plate, pin cushions, several small dolls, Avon decanters, several pieces of Avon Cape Cod glass (in boxes), vintage doll houses & furniture, nesting wood dolls, new dolls, porcelain pans, galv watering can, Household: Curve front china cabinet, dressers, buffets, misc. stands, desk, Glassware, lamps, side chairs, tables, old dining table w/6 chairs, several rockers, 2 lg. wardrobes, small appliances, pots & pans, wall sconces, gossip bench, Misc: Several purses (some collectible), binoculars, fire boxes, file cabinet, old golf clubs, men's hats, new clothes men's & ladies (many still have the tags on), Garage: Toro S-140 snow blower, Craftsman power mower, Windmill, Alum. ladder, yd. ornaments, hand saws, rakes & more.

Owner: Jim Frankowski POA This is just a small listing.

Items sold as is where is. No warranty!

Go to Auctionzip.com # 4464, gotoauction.com # 1582 or www.belkofersauctionservice.com for complete list & pictures.

Not responsible for accidents or theft.

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LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE. ANY OTHER USE CONSTITUTES FRAUD. Void if sold, copied, transferred, altered, prohibited or restricted. Good only in the USA and APO/FPO post office addresses.

Consumer: No other coupon may be used with this coupon. Consumer pays any sales tax and will not receive any credit or cash back if coupon value exceeds purchase price. ©ConAgra Foods, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Hunt’s Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce

RETAILER: Return to SUPERVALU RETAIL ACCOUNTING, Fort Wayne, IND

Selected Varieties 15.5 - 16 oz. or

Rotel Tomatoes Selected Varieties 10 oz. Can

3

3/$

VOID IF COPIED, TRANSFERRED, PURCHASED OR SOLD, ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE. GOOD ONLY AT MILLERS

Double coupons up to 50¢ everyday. Thurs., Fri., Sat. up to $1 total value. (Example 55¢-99¢ =$1.00) Senior Citizen’s Discount 5% on Tuesday, excluding alcohol, tobacco and gas. Prices good January 29 - February 4, 2018

St. Rt. 51 Genoa 419-855-4541 Open 6am - 11pm 7 days a week

Miller’s Certi¿ed Hereford Beef. Restaurant Quality at Supermarket Prices!

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THE PRESS

JANUARY 29, 2018

NOW

ENROLLING

7TH AND 8TH

GRADE

STUDENTS

A KNIGHT FOR A DAY, A BROTHERHOOD FOR LIFE. Be our guest, shadow a current 7th or 8th Grade Knight and see why our students love to come to school at St. Francis de Sales.

A special way to say Happy Valentine’s Day Heartland of Oregon is pleased to offer a complimentary box of Valentine’s day cookies with delivery for that special senior citizen in your life.* Deliveries will be made the week of February 12th for seniors over the age of 65 residing in the Oregon zip code of 43616, along with your special message.

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1. Call Kelsey Brandeberry at 419.262.6384 or email Kelsey.

Brandeberry@hcr-manorcare.com, no later than February 9th, 2018.

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2. You will need to provide: • Recipients complete name • Oregon address • Phone number 3. Please give us your Valentine greeting to be delivered with the cookies.

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*Individual receiving the delivery must be 65 or older.

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