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At left, Norman Heineman, of Heineman’s Winery, Put-in Bay, gave a talk on wines at the Hungarian Club of Toledo. Top photo, Jim Brown assists in pouring wines from Hungary, France, Moldova, Portugal, Italy and Germany. The event included a holiday table. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)

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Zoning change considered for raising hens Oregon City Council on Monday will conduct a public hearing for a zoning change request at 647 N. Stadium Road for the purpose of raising livestock. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in council chambers at 5330 Seaman Road. The zoning change is for a Special Use in an R-1 Low Density Residential zoned district. James Gilmore, Oregon’s building & zoning commissioner, said at a recent Planning Commission meeting that the zoning change is being sought for the purpose or raising seven chickens. He said the property is in an R-1 District, which has low density and large lots. It appears that R-1 surrounds the whole property. There have been similar requests in the past. The applicant/owner of the property is Joseph Hemminger. He said he is seeking the zoning change due to a noise complaint about a rooster that was once on the property.. He said when he bought the house four months ago, he had assumed that poultry of any kind would be permitted on the property because there was a courier pigeon coop already there. He didn’t look

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into whether he needed a permit, he added, and brought the chickens he had already owned to the property. Rooster relocated Jeanie Hopper-Erismann, Hemminger’s wife, said the seven hens stay in a 10 foot by 10 foot by six foot chicken coop surrounded by a five foot tall chicken hatch, which is two stories high. They received noise complaints because they originally had eight chickens, including a rooster named Eugene, who now lives in Wauseon. They also had ducks they had rescued for

about two weeks. Without the rooster, they now have just the seven hens that don’t make any noise, The hens have names and are spoiled rotten. Currently, the hens are laying too many eggs, she added, so they have been giving the eggs away to their neighbors. Hopper-Erismann was asked by Rick Orovitz, chairman of the planning commission, if she is part of a rescue group. She replied she is not, though she is known by different rescues. Hemminger said when they rescue animals, they call someone to pick up the animal. They have enough land to keep them on the property, but don’t have the time or the facilities for it. Hemminger said he would not have more than seven chickens at a time on the property. Angela Kanavel, of N. Stadium Road, lives directly south of the Hemminger property. Although she said she wasn’t against the Hemmingers having the chickens, she still had some concerns. The rooster would crow all day long, and not just in the mornings. It helped when the rooster was relocated. She said roosters should not be allowed in residential areas. She also said

A member of the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department, who died in an accident while responding to an emergency call, is being remembered as someone always willing to do what was asked of him. Daniel J. Lucius, 33, planned to continue his training as a firefighter, said Lt. Clayton Finken, the department’s public information officer, who said Lucius is also remembered fondly as someone fascinated by the department’s operations and wanting to learn more. Finken said Lucius was the first firefighter in the department to die in the line of duty. “Our squad had already left the station and Dan was going to meet us at the home where a medical emergency had been called in,” Finken said, adding Lucius was driving his personal vehicle, a pick-up truck. On Nov. 15, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call from a motorist who said he had crashed his vehicle into a pond near Wall Street and Toussaint Club Road in the township. When deputies arrived they found the vehicle fully submerged in the pond north of Wall Street. But it wasn’t until Carroll Township fire crews with cold water gear arrived were they able to pull Lucius from the vehicle. Township emergency medical service personnel began resuscitation measures and transported him to Magruder Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Lucius joined the department in June 2017. A graduate of Oak Harbor High School and Penta Career Center, he was employed at Riverview Industries. “Dan was always motivated, always enthusiastic. He had a bright smile and contagious laugh. The loss is great,” Finken said. According to his obituary, Lucius was preparing for his first appearance in the Continued on page 2

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Playmakers Civic Theatre in Port Clinton. Visitation was set for Nov. 23 in the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor, and a funeral mass for Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The township fire department will conduct a final call service at the Salem Township Union Cemetery.

Christmas Gala Members of the PembervilleFreedom Area Historical Society will present their 2018 Christmas Gala Saturday, Dec. 1 from 7-11 p.m. at Pemberville’s Historic Opera House. Highlights of the evening will include holiday music, hors d’oeuvres, specialty drinks and a coffee bar. Entertainment will include the Bowling Green High School Madrigal Singers, Tony Marchese (violin,) Maggie Titus (vocals,) and Tapestry (harp and acoustic guitar) on both levels of the Town Hall/Opera House. Fourteen Christmas trees decorated in the theme, “Christmas Around the World,” will line and illuminate the Opera House walls. Advance tickets are required. Tickets are $25. Proceeds raised will benefit the local projects and annual operating budget of the PembervilleFreedom Area Historical Society. Those who are unable to attend are asked to consider a tax-deductible donation to the Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society at P.O. Box 802, Pemberville, OH 43450. Call 419-287-3274 to purchase tickets or obtain more info.

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The Locke Branch Library hosted "Sit, Stay, Read," a program that helps students improve reading skills while reading to a gentle, friendly, therapy dog. Pictured, Jesus Salgedo, a student at L. Hollingworth School, reads "How Tall was a T. Rex?" to Baggie Mae, a Boston Terrier, and his owner "mom" Laura Harris. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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the chickens need to be well taken care of and maintained on the Hemminger property. She has had issues with the chickens getting onto her property, and she does not want to be responsible for her dog accidentally injuring one of the animals. Orovitz asked how they dispose of the animal waste. Hopper-Erismann said it is used in a compost pile and in her garden. Mayor Mike Seferian, who has a seat on the commission, said the city in the past has granted the application for hens on a temporary basis for a year. If the owners are able to abide by the rules and regulations, they would then be granted a permanent

permit to keep the hens on their property. Hens popular Seferian said chickens have become popular in the city, with people wanting to raise them as pets or to lay eggs. Because they are defined as livestock, they are only permitted in agricultural zoned properties in the city. The city has, of late, passed a lot of requests for special uses for people wanting to have chickens, mainly hens, on their properties. If someone had a residentially zoned R-1 property, or medium density residential, which is more country living in outlying areas, the city tends to go along with it. The commission has granted the special use in those instances, he said,

and will continue to do so. But if someone was in an R-2 zoned district, or a subdivision, it would be more difficult to do so. The planning commission voted 4-0 to approve the SUE on the Hemminger’s R-1 low density residential zoned property, with the stipulation it is to be reviewed at the end of one year, there be no more than seven hens, and no roosters. The city’s Project Review Committee had no objections to the proposed Special Use exemption for the chickens. The matter now goes before city council.

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Barbara L. Juergens, 86 of Galesburg, MI and formerly of Elmore, OH passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Laurels of Galesburg Nursing Home, Galesburg, MI. She was born December 28, 1931 in Stony Ridge, OH to the late Frank P. and Grace (Seeley) Jones. She was a 1949 graduate of Pemberville High School. On March 31, 1951 she married Gerald Juergens who preceded her in death on September 20, 1967. Barb was a homemaker until the death of her husband after which she worked at JC Penny's, Sears and the Toledo-5 Truck Stop, and retired from Sears in 2009. She was a past member of Lemoyne Baptist Church, but more recently a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Elmore. Survivors include her sons: Gerald (Joan) Juergens Jr. and Garry (Valorie) Juergens; daughter-in-law: Janet Juergens; grandchildren: Wendy (Jimmy) McDermott, Jessica (Joel) Melton, Jaclyn (Jon) Hanley, Jeremiah Juergens, James Juergens, and Anastasia “Nikki” Juergens; great- grandchildren: Michael Juergens, Siena and Eliana Hanley; sister: Ruth Mudryk. She was also preceded in death by her son Douglas Juergens; and siblings: Wesley Jones, Doris Pickett, Elma Freeman, Evelyn Biddle, Elieen Barrett and Lucille West. A Memorial Service will begin at 11a.m. Monday, November 26, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elmore, OH where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Rev. Stephen Lutz will be officiating the service under the direction of the Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore- Genoa Chapel. Burial will be in HarrisElmore Union Cemetery, Elmore, OH. Those wishing to give contributions are asked to consider Trinity Lutheran Church (Elmore), Lemoyne Baptist Church (Lemoyne) and the Alzheimer's Association.

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Kennel permit for multiple dogs considered By Kelly J. Kaczala News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com

than three dogs and wishes to have them housed in the city legally, the only avenue is to apply for a kennel permit.

The Oregon Planning Commission recently reviewed the request for a Special Use permit in an A-1 Agricultural zoned district at 6733 Seaman Road for the purpose of operating a kennel with seven dogs. The matter was deferred to a future planning commission meeting following a discussion on the issue. The applicants/owners are Walter and Yvonne DuPont. A kennel is generally not a permitted use in an agricultural district, according to James Gilmore, the city’s building & zoning commissioner. In 2001, the city passed an ordinance that permitted only three dogs per household. The reason for the ordinance was because there were constant complaints from neighbors about noise and odor of households with multiple dogs, according to Mayor Mike Seferian, who has a seat on the five member planning commission. After many years of discussion and trying to come up with a solution, the decision was made to allow up to three dogs per household because something had to be done, said Seferian. The city grandfathered in multiple dog households that went beyond the three dog limit at the time the ordinance was passed. If someone has more

Permit difficult If someone wants to apply for a kennel permit, it would be difficult to grant if it was in an R-2 zoned property, which is like a subdivision, said Seferian. In an R-1 district, the odds are a little better, but still very difficult to do because the city wants to remain consistent with its ordinance. The Project Review Committee had no objections to the proposed kennel because it is located in an A-1 Agricultural zoned district, but suggested to the commission to find out how the owners are going to take care of the waste from the animals. Yvonne DuPont said they dispose of the waste by putting it into grocery bags and throwing it in the garbage. She said that six of the dogs are little. They have three Shih Tzu’s, three Toy Poodles and an Alaskan Malamute. Two of the dogs are puppies. Commission Chairman Rick Orovitz asked if there were any plans on having more puppies. Also, as the dogs age and expire, would they plan on replacing them. DuPont said they would only replace their Alaskan Malamute after it expired because they would want another big dog. They would not replace the other dogs.

Waste management Seferian said the applicants could apply for the permit in two ways: They could ask to keep up to seven dogs; or they could ask to keep all of the dogs, but as they passed away and the number was reduced to three dogs, they would be limited to three dogs. However, the city law director would have to put together language in the permit that would allow them to replace the big dog before the matter went to city council. Seferian added that they also needed to have a daily waste management plan. If they did not adhere to it, they could lose their permit. Some residents on Seaman Road were opposed to the permit. Bill Mata, of Seaman Road, expressed concerns about the odor and dog waste not being cleaned up in the yard. He said he was also concerned about the noise from constant barking. Harold Bigelow, of Seaman Road, also voiced complaints about the barking. Tim DuPont, the applicants’ son, said he spends a lot of time at his parents’ house and the yard did not smell. He said they clean up the yard regularly and take their dogs to the groomer on a regular basis. Seferian said it was best to defer the matter until the next planning commission meeting so the city can come up with the right language and clarification can be made. Yvonne DuPont agreed.

Lake Erie Working Group scheduled to meet By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Representatives from six businesses and organizations will provide testimony Nov. 26 before the Toward a Cleaner Lake Erie Working Group Committee of the Ohio legislature. The committee is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. in the hearing room of the Senate Finance Committee. Representatives from the Lake Erie Foundation, Watershed Demonstration Farms Network and Scotts Miracle-Gro have been invited to provide testimony along with Michael Graham, a partner with Harmony Soil, LLC, Joe Greco, president of BEG Group and Watershed Demonstration Farms Network. The bipartisan working group was formed this summer to study issues facing the long-term health of Lake Erie. The group held its first meeting in August. Cathan Kress, Dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the Ohio State University, testified at the meeting and stressed the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach

to taking on problems in the lake and the state’s rivers and streams. Research at Ohio State is focused on understanding the causes of the toxic algal blooms and the economic impact, she told the panel. Senate members of the group include Randy Gardner, Bowing Green; Edna Brown, Toledo; Bob Peterson, Washington Court House; Bob Hackett, London; Matt Dolan, Chagrin Falls; Rob McColley, Napoleon, and Michael Skindell, Lakewood. Members from the House of Representatives include Steve Arndt, Port Clinton; Jim Hoops, Napoleon; Michael Sheehy, Oregon; John Patterson, Jefferson; Kyle Koehler, Springfield, and Brian Hill, Zanesville. Arndt last week said the group visited farm fields during its second meeting to view on-site research efforts. “We are trying to gather information from a broad sector,” he said. “As far as meeting the target phosphorus application rate, we’re actually there. But what’s becoming more apparent is the application rate tied to the nutrient management plan on target; it’s becoming more apparent it’s more of a water control issue. So that becomes even more important as far as place-

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Holiday Open House A Holiday Open House will be held Sunday, Dec. 2 from noon-4 p.m. at Black Swamp Bird Observatory, 13551 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor; Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor. Visit all three locations to become eligible for a chance to win a gift basket. The celebration will include music and crafts for the entire family, conservation-minded holiday gift items, refreshments and visits with Santa Claus and the Grinch.

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Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter will present an “Adopt `Till You Drop” adoption event Nov. 23-25. PAWS is deeply discounting adoption fees for all cats over 5 months of age. Throughout the promotion, the cats will be available for an adoption fee of $25. Kittens under 5 months of age will be available for 50 percent off their normal adoption fee of $100. Select adult cats from Santa’s “nice list” will have their adoption fees marked down to $5. And as always, PAWS offers discounts to veterans, military personnel and senior citizens, as well as an adopt one cat or kitten and get the second half off discount An additional 10 percent discount will be applied with a donation of 10 or more cans of canned cat food. “We would love to see all of our cats and kittens find the loving, fur-ever family they deserve and we will have plenty of staff on hand Friday through Sunday to help every adopter find the right match for their home” said Shelter Manager Alexandria Jones. Jones also noted that the shelter has created a small reTAIL area where visitors can find all the basic cat needs as well as some hand-made cat items to start your holiday shopping. PAWS hours of operation are Tuesdays-Thursdays 12-7 p.m.; Fridays-Sundays 12-5 p.m. The shelter is closed on Mondays. Located in Toledo, Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter, is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing shelter, food and veterinary care for homeless cats and kittens in the Toledo area. The organization receives no funding from national humane organizations, the United Way, or the government. For more info, visit www. pawsandwhiskers.org.

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Court Log Oregon Municipal Court •Anthony Carswell, 1675 Vance, Toledo, 180 days Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 150 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, theft. •Blair Thomas Dietrich, 2810 E. 9th St., Wichita, KS, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, receiving stolen property. •Harold Ray Markley, 452 Haley, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $287 court costs and fines, violation of a protection order. •Vincent Leroy McGhee, 1340 Foster, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 150 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, theft. •Marissa Kaitlyn Fry, 886 National, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $287 court costs and fines, telecommunications harassment. •Rueben Joseph Casalduc, 1001 Columbus, Sandusky, OH, license suspended 60 days, $187 court costs and fines, possession of a controlled substance. •Brandon Scott Varnes, 937 W. State Line, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 45 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. •Nichole R. Swatek, 3512 Bowen, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. •Anthony Carswell, 1675 Vance, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, license suspended 30 days, $187 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property. •Paul Bradford Tunison, 715 Parker, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 60 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. •Tiffany Ann Fligor, 3147 Lambert, Toledo, $187 court costs and fines, possession of a controlled substance. •David Elliott Critchley, 5906 Firethorne, Toledo, $162 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct. •Tammie S. Preston, 875 McKinley, Toledo, license suspended one year, $621 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

A winter scene at the Marina District park

An architectural drawing shows visitors at the currently unnamed Metropark to be located in the Marina District, a 127-acre riverfront property in East Toledo. Toledo Metroparks purchased 70 acres of the property from ProMedica and hired SmithGroupJJR to develop a master plan. The park will be the sixth Metropark on the Maumee River and Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz says an ice skating trail, amphitheatre, and tree house village are among the amenities being discussed for the park. The Marina District property will also include a housing and retail component and Kapszukiewicz is hopeful that vertical construction will begin in 2019. (Drawing courtesy the City of Toledo)

Christmas Parade The 47th East Toledo Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 1. The parade will step off at 11 a.m. in front of the Waite Bowl. The route will proceed down East Broadway to Starr, then travel down Main to Front before disbanding at the Waite Skills Center. For more info, contact Denny Fairchild at 419-693-9517.

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Lee Don Harder, 66, of Oak Harbor, OH died Monday, November 19th at the Henry Ford General Hospital in Detroit, MI, after a lengthy illness. He was born, November 13th, 1952 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Don Henry Harder and the late Shirley Mae (Schiller) Crennan. He met his wife, Janet L. (Sorensen) Harder of 47 years, at youth fellowship at St. Paul's UCC. As a lifetime St. Paul's member, Lee was able to share his faith by serving on church council, being a youth fellowship advisor, Sr. Choir Member, Peter in the Living Portrayal of the Last Supper, and several singing quartets. He built his family, starting with his son Adam Lee Harder (Maribeth), Ossian,IN and daughters Rachel Mae Haigh (Jon) Pittsburgh, PA, and Leah Michelle Bickelhaupt (Jon) Oak Harbor, OH. The family continued to grow with 8 grandsons and 5 granddaughters which he enjoyed taking fishing and eating snickers bars, watching ball games, singing songs together, giving Papa Bear hugs, and a dishing out a generous amount of teasing. Through the years, Lee enjoyed spending his time bowling, fishing, swimming, singing, camping, playing cards, watching movies with homemade cheesy popcorn. Graduating from Oak Harbor in 1970, Lee participated in band, choir, and football. He discovered his love for theatre during his Senior year when he took the lead role in “The Robe.” This led him to being in several productions of summer theatre, where he would entertain one with both his acting and singing. Lee also sang in the band “Pete and the Boys” for 10 years, along with singing at weddings and funerals. Lee was also active within the community as a member/past President of Oak Harbor Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity, Chamber of Commerce, Woodmore School Board, and Ottawa County Building Board of Inspections. Lee was owner of Lee Harder Builders, Inc for 35 years, where he used his knowledge gained from growing up in a family of carpenters, to build and remodel homes and businesses, along with building lifelong friendships with his clients. Later in his career, Lee dissolved his own business and went to work in sales for Harlee Homes. He is also survived by: grandchildren Chance, Avery and Brooke Harder; Jeremy, Jillian, Zachary, Tyler, and Corina Haigh; and Carmen, Kellen, Nolan, Preston, and Hudson Bickelhaupt; Brother Lynn (Doris) Harder and Sisters Jan (Keith) Cultice and Cindy Harder; half-sister Kay (Aaron) Wiedmann, half-brothers Darin (Ruth) Harder and Dan Ellithorpe; and step-brother Lynn (Denise) DeTray and step-sister in-law Kay DeTray. He was preceded in death by his step-mother Peggy (Smith) Harder and stepbrother Clarence DeTray. Arrangements were held by Crosser Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Oak Harbor Chapel. Those wishing to make contributions are asked to consider St. Paul's UCC or the Oak Harbor Lions Club.

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Hometown holiday hospitality will prevail as Pemberville hosts its annual Christmas in the Village Saturday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Nov. 25. Festivities are scheduled 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. The villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be the grand finale of the event, stepping-off Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. Following the parade will be the village Christmas Tree Lighting at Mason Park, where Santa Claus will be on hand. Pembervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual celebration will coincide with this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;National Shop Smallâ&#x20AC;? promotion. Pembervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic Opera House will be the setting for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival of Trees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Around the World.â&#x20AC;? Fourteen decorators have created trees inspired by this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme will be depicted by 14 decorators, with each tree showcasing decorations inspired by the theme. Again this year, there will be a beautiful display of tablescapes decorated for the season. To add to the holiday spirit, local musicians will be performing holiday selections. Admission is $5 per person (children are free with paid adult admission) with proceeds benefiting the PembervilleFreedom Area Historical Society. Tickets for this annual fundraiser are available at

the door and include complimentary refreshments, the chance to â&#x20AC;&#x153;voteâ&#x20AC;? for your favorite tree and to be entered in the grand prize drawing for 2019 Opera House season tickets. The Historical Society will also host its annual Holiday â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Shoppeâ&#x20AC;? in the Town Hall featuring a variety of homemade baked goods including cookies, pies, sweet breads, candies, jams/jellies and more. All proceeds benefit the Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued restoration/maintenance efforts. Youngsters will want to look for Santa Claus strolling through the downtown area, greeting guests, posing for photos and listening to wishes. A Scholastic Book Fair will be set-up at the Henline Building for guests to continue their holiday shopping.

The villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest frame house will be decked out with festive Christmas decorations with an emphasis on the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s German heritage. Tours will be available both days. Hosts and hostesses will guide visitors through this historical home and be available to answer questions. They will also be baking Lebkuchen on Saturday and Springerle on Sunday for guests to sample. Sweet smells and sounds of the past will prevail both in the old smokehouse and blacksmith shop out back. Guests will enjoy the blacksmith shop featuring a variety of heirloom keepsakes. Those wishing to savor the flavor of the Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous smoked sausage will be able to do so, with sausage on a stick being offered for a nominal fee throughout the day. A variety of holiday carols will be heard in the Downtown area. On Sunday, Evie Van Vorhis, of Bowling Green, will delight with holiday carols at 5:30 p.m. at Higher Ground CafĂŠ. Poppinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kettle Corn will be featured at Beekerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store. Pembervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eateries and quaint shops will be open and offering a variety of â&#x20AC;&#x153;holiday specialsâ&#x20AC;? both days (open before and after the parade.) An artisan outdoor German Christkindlmarkt will be taking place both days, streetside along Beekerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General

Store. A variety of edible, decorative and gift items will be available for purchase from local vendors. Beekerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store and Riverbank Antique Market will be hosting their Holiday Open House featuring a variety of vintage Christmas collectibles and keepsakes. Higher Ground Coffee Shop will be offering featured artwork. Complimentary horse and wagon rides will be offered both days thanks to Otterbein Portage Valley, The Pemberville Free Fair and North Branch Nursery. Rides will depart from the downtown area near Riverbank Antiques on Saturday from 12-3 p.m. and again on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lighted Parade will step off at 6:30 p.m. beginning at the Pemberville Public Library (registration headquarters) and ending at Pembervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town Hall. The parade, which will feature lighted floats, vehicles, bands, marching units and more, will travel along East Front Street. The viewing stand being located in the heart of the downtown area. Following the parade, a backdrop of holiday favorites for a singalong leading up to the village Christmas Tree Lighting at Mason Park with Santa Claus will take place. More information about Christmas in the Village is available by calling 419-2873274.

James Clegg: an East Side mortician who saved lives By Larry Michaels East Toledo Historical Society James Clegg was born in 1880, a member of the well-known funeral business family started by his father Richard in Perrysburg and brought to East Toledo in the 1890s. Richard Cleggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business, located at 910 Starr Ave., featured the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first motor-driven ambulance and hearse. As the business prospered, his sons James and Worth W. Clegg also became morticians, and his daughter Anna married Howard Eggleston, who was also an undertaker. In 1935, James Clegg contracted a

History Spotlight by Larry Michaels deadly streptococcus infection. He eventually recovered after a long siege, amazing even his own physician. Not long after this, a call went out for emergency blood donors to help an East Side mother who was ill at Mercy Hospital. Clegg volunteered his fleet of automobiles to take donors to the hospital. He

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er asked for any compensation, and often bore the cost of all travel expenses himself. He compiled a scrapbook full of news clippings and grateful letters from people he had helped, which the family later donated to the East Toledo Historical Society. Not all of the transfusions were successful, but many of them were. Until his own death in 1948, Clegg continued to make trip after trip to donate his blood. Toledoans today should better remember this unselfish East Side undertaker for saving the lives of so many people who otherwise would have prematurely needed the services of one of his fellow morticians.

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Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District hires outreach coordinator Beki Hineline has been hired as the Outreach Coordinator and Administrative Assistant for the Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District. She will be working in the office, helping with various conservation programs, and increasing the marketing and public outreach. “We are excited to add Beki to our small staff to help boost our reach to the community. There are some great things happening in our office and the agricultural community that our county can get involved in. Beki will help guide that outreach,” said District Program Administrator, Mike Libben. Previously she worked at the Erie MetroParks where she oversaw marketing, public programs, and has a background in hosting special events and volunteer coordination.

SWCD members honored The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District honored three persons and a

Ag Notes farm operation during its annual meeting and banquet. The Outstanding Educator of the Year award was given to Sarah Thompson, a kindergarten teacher at Burroughs Elementary School in Toledo, who emphasizes an appreciation for the environment and to learn how to care for our resources. The Outstanding Cooperator of the Year award was given to Zeiler Farms, an 1,800acre operation in Harding Township that raises corn, soybeans, and wheat in rotation. The farms are very active in conservation practices such as soil and crop tissue testing, cover crops, no-till, and precision nutrient placement. Zeiler Farms’ next goal, with

the help of Lucas SWCD, is to complete a comprehensive nutrient management plan and install water control structures. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Award was given to Linda and Richard Carstensen, Curtice. The program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency through which landowners voluntarily enroll to set aside environmentally-sensitive land and create habitat that is beneficial for nearby water, soil, and wildlife. The Carstensens created a wetland and installed a pump that connects the wetland to nearby Crane Creek. The wetland acts as a natural filtration system for any water that enters and creates habitat for different wildlife. Lake Erie is only a few miles from the Carstensen’s wetland.

Easement purchase program The Ohio Department of Agriculture today announced that eight land trusts,

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The Press Poll Do you ſnd the holidays to be fun or stressful? Fun. I hate to see it end. Stressful. Can’t wait for it to be over. I don’t celebrate them.

John Meek Genoa “No I didn’t because the last time I got it, I got the ƀu about a week later anyway. I felt like I got the ƀu because of the shot because I hadn’t had the ƀu for 5 years and I haven’t had it in 5 years since then. So, I just don’t get it now.”

Page Bernath Lambertville “I did not. I never used to get it because I heard bad things about what it puts in your body. So I steer clear of it.”

Kelly Streichert Maumee “Yes, I got it at my ofſce. They brought it to us. I work at Savage-McVicker Insurance in Maumee. I get it every year because I have 16 grandkids.”

Keith Fullenkamp Port Clinton “No because It seems like every year it’s always for the wrong strain that comes out.”

Linda Hendricks Toledo “No because they’re all cultivated in eggs and I’m allergic to eggs. So I never get any shots... Because I can’t.”

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Last Week's Results Now that the mid-terms are over, do you expect the country to be less divided? 84% No, Congress is split. 16% Yes, each side will have to compromise to get things done.

What you say matters, so choose your words carefully Words matter. Words relay your thoughts, desires, emotions, and plans. Words, once spoken, can’t be recalled. Words transmitted electronically through email, text, voicemail, or social media, are permanent and public. Yet, too many people speak without first thinking. They mistakenly view their words as temporary. These people think that whatever they are currently saying replaces whatever they have said previously. Of course, we all say things at times which we really don’t mean. This is prone to happen when emotions such as anger, bitterness, sadness, or resentment, override rational thought. Emotionally driven words should be the exception, not a regular occurrence. You are accountable for what you say. It is imperative to think before you speak. If you are emotional, allow time to cool down before making any decisions about what to say. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Your words must clearly reflect the thoughts you want to convey to others. People are not mind readers. If you don’t say it, no one will know it. Avoid saying things solely because it’s

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others. A kind word has the power to make a significant difference to someone. You will never suffer negative consequences from kind words. Be polite, courteous, and respectful. Use please and thank you when speaking to others. Praise behavior you appreciate. There’s no down side to being a nice person, but there are lots of benefits. How you say what you say is also significant. The tone of your voice, facial expressions, and body language, will either reinforce or detract from your words. If your words conflict with your body language, people will doubt what you are saying. Make sure your verbal communication is reinforced by your nonverbal communication. This creates a powerful package which enhances the effectiveness of your message. The objective is to have others believe in the sincerity of your message. Think before you speak. If you are not sure what to say, don’t say anything. Make sure you are calm and rational before speaking. Attempting to communicate when in a charged emotional state tends to exacerbate a situation, rather than improve it.

Your words should be simple, clear, and concise. Don’t play games. Be direct and to the point. If people can’t figure out what you are trying to say, your words are wasted. If you are misunderstood, people will get the wrong impression and react accordingly. We all make mistakes when communicating. Take responsibility for any miscommunication of your thoughts. If you say something you shouldn’t have, or didn’t mean, apologize immediately and learn from your mistake. You are judged based on what you say. It affects how people respond to you. Developing a reputation of being honest, direct, and easy to understand, will serve you for a lifetime. You will find it enables you to get along with others more effectively. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www. BryanGolden.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. Email Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2018 Bryan Golden

Switzerland steps up as U.S. ally in the trade war President Trump is levying tariffs on several major trading partners. And they’re striking back. China says it’s prepared for “the biggest trade war in economic history” and promises to impose retaliatory tariffs of “equal scale and equal strength” on U.S. goods. The European Union has slapped tariffs on U.S. products ranging from bourbon to motorcycles. And Mexico has hiked tariffs on $3 billion worth of American imports. These countries are playing with fire -a full-blown trade war could deeply damage their economies since they’re heavily dependent on exporting goods to America. They’d be wise to de-escalate tensions and address the structural trade imbalances that have angered President Trump. For inspiration, they could look to Switzerland, a famously neutral country that has quietly carried on a balanced and mutually beneficial trading relationship with the United States. Switzerland’s economic ties to the United States date back to the mid-1800s. As of 2016, Switzerland -- which has a population of just 8 million people -- was one of the United States’ largest trading partners. The two nations traded $115 billion in goods and services. The benefits flow both ways. The United States imported $14 billion more goods than it exported to Switzerland. But the United States also sold $9 billion more in services than it purchased. As a result, the total U.S. trade deficit with Switzerland was less than $5 billion -- a pittance compared to our $375 billion deficit with China and our $71 billion deficit with Mexico. Swiss firms have also made substantial direct investments in the United States. For example, drug manufacturer Novartis is bringing a $55 million gene therapy production plant and 200 jobs to North Carolina. Swiss chocolate maker Lindt, which has located half of its factories in America, is expanding its Stratham,

Guest Editorial New Hampshire plant with a $201 million investment. This March, Swiss synthetic flooring company Gezolan opened a $12 million plant in Georgia. And in July, Swiss satellite manufacturing company RUAG began production at a Florida facility which will ultimately support over 600 jobs. All told, Swiss firms have plowed $224 billion into the United States, making the small alpine country our seventh largest source of foreign direct investment. These companies support over 460,000 American jobs which pay an average salary

of $103,000. Meanwhile, U.S. firms have returned the favor by investing $155 billion in Switzerland. The Swiss immigrant Albert Gallatin (1761-1849), who became Secretary of the United States Treasury and served under presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, would no doubt be proud of the current state of Swiss-American trade relations. Gallatin brought fiscal discipline to the nascent United States and is honored with a prominent statue in front of the Treasury building in Washington, D.C. The inscription reads simply “Genius of Finance.” President Trump has targeted several countries for their allegedly unfair trade practices. But Switzerland isn’t in his crosshairs -- and for good reason. Swiss companies and officials work hard to ensure the trade relationship remains fair and

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Correction In a feature about Vietnam veteran Edward Hart in the November 12 issue, Hart is quoted as saying “he had an extra bullet in him.” He did not. The explosion that killed members of his unit was from Viet Kong mortar, not a bomb thrown into the tent. The Press regrets the errors.

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Terra State to continue workforce demand scholarship Terra State Community College has announced that it will once again offer the Workforce Demand Scholarship that will provide 2019 high school graduates the opportunity to attend class tuition free if they are pursuing a career in a high-demand job field. In addition to an education, students will also gain a guaranteed work-based experience. The Workforce Demand Scholarship is available to students pursuing the following degrees: • Accounting • Agribusiness Management • Business Management • Computer Information Systems • Health Information Technology • Hospitality Management • Interactive Media • Manufacturing Technology • Music Technology and Recording Arts • Power and Controls (Electricity) • Power Technologies (includes Automotive) •Robotics/Integrated Manufacturing

Technology • Systems and Network Support • Welding Technology “Students have many options upon graduation,” says Kristen Lindsay, Interim Assistant Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services. “At Terra State, we offer an affordable scholarship opportunity to complete a degree and directly enter a high-demand career. Ohio has a goal to increase the post-secondary level attainment of adults in the state. We are contributing to that goal by offering an academic path that promotes both degree completion along with reducing college costs for graduating seniors.” The Workforce Demand Scholarship will pay the gap between the cost of tuition and general fees and state and federal grants received by the student. “For example,” Lindsay says, “At Terra State, the current cost of tuition and general fees for the fall and spring semesters is $4926. If a student receives a Pell grant in the amount of $2000, along with other scholarships totaling $1000, your scholarship is the differ-

ence in the amount and would be $1296. Books and other fees are not covered by the scholarship.” To qualify, a student must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) for the fall and spring semesters and part time (six or more credit hours) for the summer semester. Students who are awarded the Workforce Demand Scholarship will be provided the opportunity to participate in a work-based experience with an employer in Terra State’s service area. To apply for the scholarship, applicants must: • Graduate from high school in May 2019; • Complete the free Terra State application prior to April 15, 2019 at http://www. terra.edu/AdmissionsandFinancialAid/ ApplyRegister.html; • Complete Terra State Workforce Demand Scholarship application prior to April 15, 2019 at www.terra.edu/ ScholarshipApplication/; • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to

April 15, 2019 at studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa; • Enroll full time for fall and spring consecutively over five semesters (6 credits minimum if you select to attend an optional summer semester); • Submit a non-refundable $50 deposit by April 15, 2019 to reserve your spot; deposit will be applied to cost of general fees once enrolled “Recipients of the Workforce Demand Scholarship need to enroll full-time at Terra State and they must attend consecutive fall and spring terms with summer enrollment remaining an option,” Lindsay points out. “Students are also required to maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and achieve a course completion rate of 68 percent.” Recipients forfeit all benefits if they stop taking classes or drop below fulltime status. For more information on the Workforce Demand Scholarship, interested persons can call 419-559-2349 or email admissions@terra.edu.

Career Night scheduled at Penta Career Center on Dec. 3 Penta Career Center will host its annual Career Night on Monday, Dec. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at its campus located at 9301 Buck Rd., Perrysburg Township. The event is designed to introduce high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors; middle school students; and parents to the variety of career-technical training options available at Penta. Students interested in applying for admission to Penta and who would like an overview of career-technical education, are encouraged to bring their parents to an informational presentation in the Susor auditorium at 6:30 p.m. During Career Night, students and parents will be able to speak with Penta instructors and students, meet Penta alumni, and discuss career opportunities with representatives from business and industry. In addition, during Career Night, potential students who are currently freshmen, sophomores or juniors can register to win gift cards to the Penta Bookstore. Students who apply for admission to Penta by Jan. 7, 2019 are eligible to win a $100 Amazon.com gift card. Penta offers 27 career-technical training programs for high school students during their junior and senior years of high school at the school’s main campus. In addition, the school offers a yearlong Sophomore Exploratory program for students who are interested in exploring career-technical fields during 10th grade. Penta also provides one-year and two-year program options at satellite locations for area students. These programs include Marketing Education and Teaching Professions which are available to students within some of Penta’s member school dis-

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tricts. Penta Career Center serves students in 16 school districts including BentonCarroll-Salem, Eastwood, Genoa, Lake, Northwood, Woodmore, Anthony Wayne, Bowling Green, Elmwood, Maumee, North Baltimore, Otsego, Perrysburg, Rossford, Springfield and Swanton. For more information about Career Night, contact the Student Services and Admissions Office at 419-661-6498 or visit www.pentacareercenter.org.

Owens to celebrate “Help-Portraits”

BGSU hires N. Carolina administrator as provost Bowling Green State University has hired a physicist with longtime administrative experience as its next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Joe B. Whitehead will join BGSU Jan. 22, 2019. As provost, Whitehead will lead and support the faculty, implement academic priorities and oversee BGSU’s academic programs and resources. “We welcome Dr. Whitehead to BGSU and I look forward to working with him to raise the University’s research profile and to work together to successfully implement the updated, five-year strategic plan, Focus on the Future,” said BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers. Whitehead’s current position is profes-

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Dr. Joe Whitehead sor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) and senior adviser for research with the University of North Carolina System — North Carolina’s state office of higher education — where he manages an extensive portfolio of research initiatives. He earlier served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at NCAT, and as dean of the College of Science and Technology at the University of Southern Mississippi. As NCAT provost, he was successful in growing enrollment and retention, improving student success and raising the univer-

Owens Community College staff, students and alumni will partner with the Summit Salon Academy and community volunteers on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Owens Learning Center Downtown Toledo to donate their time and skills to create memorable professional portraits for those in need. Photographers, make-up artists, hair stylists and volunteers will gather to take part in this event to mark the 10th annual Help-Portrait worldwide event. In 2008, Help-Portrait began as an idea that transformed into a movement in just three months. The idea behind Help-Portrait is to find someone in need and to take, print and deliver their portrait. Celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart formed Help-Portrait, a non-profit organization, in 2008 as he contemplated using his skills and expertise to give back to

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Continued from page 8 those who may not have the opportunity for a professional photo. The idea is that a photographer has the unique ability to help someone smile, laugh and return their dignity. It is a movement, a shift in photography. In the last 10 years, 75,442 volunteers have given more than 381,856 portraits. Help-Portrait is a global movement in more than 2803 locations in 67 countries. The annual Help-Portrait event takes place on the first Saturday of December each year in addition to special events. The Owens Learning Center Downtown Toledo is located at 1301 Monroe St., Toledo. For more info, contact Krista Kiessling at krista_kiessling@owens.edu.

Dr. Ronald Schumacher

The Terra State Community College Board of Trustees named Dr. Ronald Schumacher the seventh President of the College. Dr. Schumacher had been serving the College as the Interim President after the resignation of Dr. Jerome Webster. He joined Terra State in January 2018 as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Terra College Foundation. Immediately prior to joining Terra State, Dr. Schumacher served as the Director of Facilities and Support Operations for Mercy Health in Tiffin. His previous experience includes holding the positions of Vice President for Development and Public Affairs and Vice President of Enrollment at Tiffin University and Vice President of Enrollment at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Schumacher earned his Doctor of Education from Bowling Green State

Head Start preschool available in Genoa area It’s not too late to enroll a child in Head Start. Classroom spaces are still available at Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (a trade name of WSOS Community Action Commission) Head Start preschools for the 2018-2019 school year. The Head Start program provides nocost preschool for children ages 3-5, providing kindergarten readiness, socialization, and other important developmental needs for children and families. Full-day and part-day preschool options are each available for families. Local centers include: • Genoa Early Childhood Center, 1224 West St., Brunner Campus – 419-855-3931; • Pemberville Early Childhood Center at 531 E. Front St. – 419-287-4057; • Other sites in Wood, Sandusky,

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All three school buildings within the Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools received new designation from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Beginning this fall, the ODE will identify schools every three years based on Ohio’s accountability system and provide a range of support for schools designated as one of the following: Warning, Priority, Focus, and Independent. All three school buildings in the B-C-S School District were designated as “Independent.” In other words, our student results have been so strong that we are ‘independent’ of Ohio’s accountability system. Jo Hannah Ward, Director of Office for Improvement and Innovation for ODE said in a statement, “Independent schools strive to continuously improve student outcomes by supporting the whole child, ensuring equitable services for all students, and creating a culture and climate that support learning.” Continuous improvement includes evidence-based strategies around: • Curriculum, instruction, and assessment • Human capital management • School climate and student supports • Leadership, administration, and governance. B-C-S Superintendent Guy Parmigian commented: “Each of our three buildings

The Culinary Arts program at Penta Career Center is hosting its annual scholarship dinner and silent auction on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons area on the Penta campus, 9301 Buck Rd. in Perrysburg Township. The theme for the event is “Bring on the Southern Charm.” Proceeds from the dinner and silent auction benefit a general scholarship fund and the Hirzel Scholarship fund at Penta. The scholarships assist students with either post-secondary tuition or tools. The Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Cost of the dinner is $75 per person or $500 for a table of eight. Special guest musician, Dave Carpenter, will provide live entertainment. The emcee is Fred LeFebvre from News Radio 1370 WSPD. Bring on the Southern Charm features an extensive menu including gourmet appetizers and multiple gourmet food stations featuring a wide variety of Southern recipes. The Culinary Arts students are working together with instructors Chef Janea Makowski, Chef Jim Rhegness and Chef Sarah Sadlier to prepare the dishes. The Silent Auction will feature items created by Penta students and staff along with donations from area businesses. Reservations are required. For more info or to make a reservation, contact Elizabeth Wray, supervisor of Human Services at Penta, at 419-661-6486 or ewray@pentacc.org.

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Alana Bankston Alana is from Genoa High School and is studying Culinary Arts where she holds a 4.125 GPA. She was named a Top 20 student at Genoa where she also played Basketball. At Penta, Alana is a member of the National Technical Honor Society and FCCLA, a careertechnical student organization. She has been on the honor roll both her junior and senior years and earned the Penta Achievement Award in 2018. The daughter of Malik Bankston and Kristy Akers, Alana plans to study Baking & Pastry Arts at Johnston & Wales University in North Carolina with plans of opening her own bakery.

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School officials gain insight to local career readiness initiatives On Monday, Oct. 29, Board of Education members from Danbury, Genoa, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton and Woodmore school districts joined the Ottawa County Business Advisory Council (BAC) and North Point Educational Service Center (NPESC) for a countywide educational leadership program to discuss career readiness initiatives of the BAC, which are aimed at introducing and engaging K-12 students with job readiness, career and educational pathways available in the community. In existence for five years, the BAC is a partnership between school, business, and community leaders who recognize that building our workforce of the future and retaining talent is vital to meeting the needs of local employers. Additionally, the work of the BAC aligns with Ohio’s Career Readiness Legislation and OhioMeansJobs priorities. Since 2013, the BAC has coordinated bus tours of manufacturing, healthcare and service/tourism operations for administrators and educators; hosted job fairs for workforce-bound high school seniors to connect students to careers upon graduation; held skilled trades bus tours of local manufacturers for high school juniors and seniors; and assisted elementary and middle schools with the establishment of Ohio State University’s REACH Program curriculum in classrooms. Other programs administered by the BAC include an annual Ottawa County Career Showcase event for ninth-grade students and the CEO Internship Program, a credit-based internship opportunity for high school seniors to “test the waters” in a career field and gain experience in local companies. To date, more than 2,500 ninth-grade students have participated in the Career Showcase and 21 students have engaged in the CEO Internship Program, which kicked off in 2016. In September, the BAC welcomed Ohio Superintendent Paolo DeMaria to a CEO Internship site and

Jamie Beier Grant, Ottawa County Improvement Corporation Director, discusses career pathway initiatives available to Ottawa County students. (Submitted photo) spoke in-depth about how collaboration thrives in Ottawa County. Ohio School Board member, Charles Froehlich (Avon Lake), has taken notice of the BAC work too. “Ottawa County’s BAC is way ahead of the curve. You have a great program in place,” he remarked following Monday’s meeting. With the help of State Rep. Steve Arndt, the BAC received funding from the Ohio Department of Education to build and deploy a workforce attraction campaign that encourages students, who are within the four-year post-graduation mark,

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Lisa Tersigni Lisa has a GPA of 4.476 and is ranked 1st in her class. She is a member of the LHS Band, Spanish Club, French Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Students in Action, and Wood County Teen Court. Lisa is also involved with the Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra, University of Michigan Youth Symphonic Band, Diane’s Dancing Delights, & the Glass City Winds Quartet. The daughter of Dave and Rhonda Tersigni, Lisa plans to attend the University of Michigan and major in Computer Engineering. As part of our continuing commitment to the communities we serve, GenoaBank is proud to sponsor this outstanding Genoa High School Student by awarding each winner $25 FREE in a new Deposit Account at GenoaBank. Downtown Toledo 202 N. Summit St. 419-244-2020 Genoa 801 Main St. 419-855-8381 Perrysburg/Rossford 9920 Old US 20 419-873-9818 Elmore 352 Rice Street 419-862-8019 Millbury 24950 W. State Rt. 51 419-836-2351 Maumee 703 Conant St. 419-891-0070 Oregon 3201 Navarre Ave. 419-698-1711 Sylvania 5501 Monroe St. 419-841-5501 Po Port Clinton/Catawba 3994 East Harbor Rd. 419-734-3994 Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC

to stay or come home to build their future in Ottawa County. The campaign “Ottawa County: It’s All Here” kicked off in September with the help of area juniors and seniors and includes mailings, social media ads, website and blogs, and employer videos. “We are fully aware that there is more work to do in building a workforce that meets the needs of our employers,” said OCIC Director and BAC Administrator Jamie Beier Grant. “What excites me the most is the enthusiasm and drive that our school, business and community leaders

have to collectively move the needle on meeting these needs and I am thankful for their ongoing support.” Ken Williams, BAC Chairman and COO with the Catawba Island Club, said “Financial support from the Ottawa County Community Foundation has made our work possible. We are fortunate to have the Foundation’s support and participation in what we do.” For more information about the Ottawa County Business Advisory Council, visit www.ocic.biz/ocbac or call Jamie Beier Grant at 419-898-6242.

The Union Bank Co. Salutes Gibsonburg High School’s November Student of the Month!

Nathan Tornow Nathan has a GPA of 3.959 and is ranked 5th in his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Science Club, and Varsity Golf, Basketball & Baseball teams. Nathan also serves as Senior Class treasurer, President of Gibsonburg FFA, and as an Elementary Reading Tutor. He is also active in West End Wonders 4-H Club, and Relay for Life. The son of Mike and Amy Tornow, Nathan plans to attend OSU or BGSU and study Construction Management.

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Paige Schmeltz Paige has a GPA of 4.074. She is a member of the Key Club, and the Varsity Basketball Team. She also serves as Service Director of the National Honor Society, Treasurer of the Senior Class, Leader of FCA and Captain of the Varsity Soccer Team.

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David Deniston David has a GPA of 4.446 and is ranked 4th in his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, 4H, and Troy Township Fire and EMS Explorers. He also participates in the marching band, pep band, and Christmas ensemble. David, son of Alan and Carol Deniston, plans to study chemical engineering.

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TAAC inducts Gibsonburg’s Schoch, Stritch’s McDonald In its annual hall of fame ceremony, the Toledo Area Athletic Conference inducted long time Gibsonburg public address announcer Michael Schoch and former Cardinal Stritch athlete Jennifer LaPlante McDonald into its hall of fame. The TAAC welcomed the 2018 class into the TAAC Hall of Fame on Nov. 16. The banquet was held at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green. The plaques will be displayed in downtown Toledo at the SeaGate Center. One of Stritch’s most prolific runners, McDonald is a 1999 graduate and was coached by Dan Reardon (Stritch, Class of 1967) and Sandi Reardon. McDonald was named MVP as a basketball player at Stritch, but cross country and track were her best sports. An 11-time varsity letter winner, McDonald still holds the school record in cross country and several track relay marks. “I was lucky to have coaches who cared, and people cheering me on at every turn,” McDonald said. McDonald was TAAC cross country champion in 1998 while setting a school record that still stands for the 5K meter run. She was also team MVP in both 1997 and 1998 and received All-Ohio and Academic All-Ohio honors in both cross country and track. In track, McDonald won the TAAC 800 meters and was a part of the 1600 and 3200 meter relays that also captured championships in 1999. She was also a two-time MVP in track and a member of the school record 1600 meter relay team. To today’s student-athletes, McDonald says, “Always keep working to improve. Improve your skills, improve your communication, improve your mindset. Work hard to be the best teammate, student, friend, son or daughter. Expect mistakes to happen along the way, but always learn from them and take something away that makes you grow from each experience. “Be the one that keeps a positive outlook and you will always have people cheering you on in your corner. Lastly, enjoy your time doing the things you love.” Jennifer is married to her high school sweetheart, Bobby McDonald (1999). They have two children, Kyla (8) and Vincent (5). Jennifer currently works as a junior high science teacher at Timberstone Junior High in Sylvania. Schoch has been a mainstay in Gibsonburg athletics since 1991. He not only announces the game but also keeps up-to-date stats during the game. “Michael is one of the best area announcers and does his homework before

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every game,” a Gibsonburg bio released by athletic director Jay Morelock stated. “When he is not at a Gibsonburg sporting event, he is scouting an upcoming opponent to get names and stats. He is a true Gibsonburg Golden Bear.” In football, Schoch began as the backup PA in the 1991 season, including full time PA for three years in the late 1990s. He has also been a time and PA spotter. For the band, he has been home and away PA for football game pregame and halftime shows since the 1995 season. For girls basketball, he has been PA since the 1993-94 season after having been the time since the 1989-90 season. He added home and away statistician duties in 2005-06. For boys basketball, he has been PA since the 1991-92 season after having been statistician since the 1988-89 season. He added home and away statistician duties in 2006-07. “My exact years of service is rather fluid, as in all four activities, I served as an interim or backup for some period of time prior to being appointed full-time,” Schoch said. However, Schoch is the first to tell you he isn’t about bringing attention to himself. “Since my goal has always been to keep the focus on the athletes, there aren’t a lot of external awards or accolades to look for,” Schoch said. “I was interviewed by the Toledo Blade in 1992-93 for an article on high school students volunteering in positions usually held by adults. “Twice, in the mid-to-late ‘90s, when the state tournament provided such a position at district-and-up basketball games, I was asked to serve as the official statisti-

Front row, left to right — Jennifer LaPlante, Cardinal Stritch; Brad Bauer, Danbury; Michael Schoch; Gibsonburg; and Jim Fish, Maumee Valley Country Day. Back row, left to right Megan Siebert, MVCD; Kim Kos Southall, Ottawa Hills and Paul Barney, Toledo Christian. Tim Erickson, Ottawa Hills, is not pictured. (Photo courtesy Reese Snyder) cian at district sites. Beyond that, I’ve been successful at staying low-key.” Schoch graduated from Gibsonburg High School in 1993 and went to Terra State Community College from 1994-96, graduating with a major in computer science and programming. He is currently a database analyst and manager at Ludlow/Mat Tech, a transitional manufacturer, where he has worked since 1997. Outside of Gibsonburg and Ludlow, he says he is “most associated” with being the financial officer, certified lay servant, and in charge of audio-visual duties at Helena Shiloh United Methodist Church, where he is a lifetime member.

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Delaney Gargac among Distinguished Young Women of Ohio AMSA member

Clay High school senior Delaney Gargac was among 18 senior girls from across the state who participated in the Distinguished Young Women of Ohio scholarship competition. (Submitted photo) High school senior girls from across Ohio joined together Nov. 11 for the Distinguished Young Women of Ohio program held at The Union County Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Marysville. Delaney Gargac was named a Scholastic Achievement Finalist at the competition. Gargac was one of 18 senior girls from across Ohio who competed to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Ohio for 2019. She received a $500 cash scholarship. The 18 young women who competed were evaluated by a panel of five judges in the following categories: scholastics (25 percent), interview (25 percent), talent (20 percent), fitness (15 percent), and self-expression (15 percent). Gargac, the daughter of Jill and James Gargac, attends Clay High School in Oregon. She is active in marching band, drama club, choir and volunteers as a peer tutor. She is also a member of National Honor Society and attended Buckeye Girls State. She plans to study chemical engineer-

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Stein named Scholar Athlete Lourdes University’s Jasmine Stein, of Gibsonburg, has been named a 2018 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete for women’s cross country as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Stein, a junior majoring in Nursing, competed in all six of Lourdes races this season, posting a season-best 21:41.7 at the Jenna Strong Fall Classic. She carries a 3.644 cumulative grade point average in

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Internship Miami University student Annastasia Babcock has received a Miami-Hughes internship. The Miami-funded program provides a $3,000 stipend, a $750 research expense account and 12 hours of academic credit with tuition waived for up to 15 students each summer to conduct a faculty-mentored research project. Babcock, from Oak Harbor, is majoring in biology.

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Student debt delays home ownership Young adults seek college degrees in order to secure well-paying jobs that help establish future financial stability, including fulfilling the dream of home ownership. Too often, however, college graduates are finding student loan debt is hindering their future goals. A recent study by the National Association of Realtors and SALT, a consumer literacy program provided by the nonprofit American Student Assistance, has found older millennials between the ages of 26 and 35 are carrying sizable student loan debts. With balances between $70,000 and $100,000 still remaining on years-old loans, this demographic’s ability to buy a home is greatly compromised. While other factors have contributed to the decline in the housing market, a report released in August 2017 by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York explains that student debt accounts for up to 35 percent of the decline. Roughly 32 percent of people in their 20s owned a home in 2007, but that number dropped to 21 percent in 2016. Respondents to various surveys, including those by NAR and Pew Research Center, have said that student loans have made it more difficult to buy homes. This is not the only potential pitfall of student loans. Considerable student loan debt may also contribute to weaker spending among young adults and less wealth accumulation through the years. It may also delay travel plans, marriage plans and other large purchases that are often the markers of an established and secure future. The Federal Reserve Bank report suggests that every additional $10,000 in student debt is associated with a 1.5 percentage point decline in the probability of buying a home by the age of 30. Furthermore, the report also states that almost half of people between the ages of 23 and 25 are still living with their parents. Of those who were able to purchase a home, they are still carrying a median student debt of $41,200, says American Student Assistance. That figure actually surpasses the average annual income of $38,800. “The tens of thousands of dollars many millennials needed to borrow to earn a college degree have come at a financial and emotional cost that’s influencing millennials’ housing choices and other major life decisions,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. Student loan debt may be compelling some millennials to take second jobs, work in careers outside of their fields of study and delay marriage and starting a family. Student loan debt also is affecting millennials’ ability to save for retirement. The NAR report found that 61 percent of respondents at times were not able to make retirement contributions. Consolidation of student loans, refinancing for lower interest rates or extending the term of the loan to make payments more amenable are ways to alleviate some of the burden of student loan debt. Flexible payment plans and better loan counseling can help as well. Many millennials are finding that student loan debt is compromising their ability to secure their financial futures, which can have far-reaching consequences.

TNT mentors needed TNT Mentoring coordinator Annette Nordlund announced that with the help of Benton-Carroll-Salem Superintendent Guy Parmigian, 10 new mentors were recruited for B-C-S students. The TNT Mentoring program provides one-on-one adult mentors for kids throughout the B-C-S school system. These mentors meet once per week with their mentees and are a positive adult role model for the child. TNT Mentoring is a project of the Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center. For more information or to become a mentor, call 419-301-0225.

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Marissa Young. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

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All-Press honors belong to Eagles — Clay and Eastwood By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Clay shocked the Three Rivers Athletic Conference when it won the league championship with a 6-0-1 record, ahead of second place Notre Dame (4-0-3) and third place St. Ursula (4-1-1). The Eagles finished the season 12-4-2 and had four first team all-conference players, including Alan Miller Jewelers AllPress Goalkeeper Kennedy Slovak. Slovak finished the season with 10 shutouts, 77 saves, and gave up just 12 goals, including a string of seven games in a row where Clay’s opponents did not score. “She was instrumental in helping our team defend the TRAC championship. She made a handful of unbelievable saves. She is very gifted with athletic talent and great instincts,” coach Don Hess said. Slovak had help from first team AllPress senior midfielder Rylee Clark and second team All-Press senior defender Jayla Musselman and sophomore defender Lauren Clark. However, it was Eastwood which shocked Northwest Ohio, completing a 19-2 season and reaching the Division III regional tournament. Even coach Megan Rutherford, the All-Press Coach of the Year, was pleasantly surprised by the team’s success, which got them ranked in the state top’s 10, and the team had fun getting there. “This team has been fun to coach from the beginning. I cannot stress enough the importance of laughter. We laugh all the time,” Rutherford said. “We have fun at practice together and we have fun competing in games together. This team is a perfect blend of upperclassmen and freshmen. They all have a great amount of respect for each other and they push each other to get better every day. I’m not sure they fully understand all they have accomplished this season,” Rutherford

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HONORABLE MENTION Denasia Stuart, Waite; Jacklyn Stults, Waite; Jenna Vislay, Clay; Caitlyn Kulwicki, Clay Maggie Cochrane, Eastwood; Taylor Simmons, Genoa; Jordan Nighswander, Woodmore Kendall Gerke, Genoa; Kaylynn Simon, Eastwood; Lexis Wiciak, Genoa Emily Bolton, Eastwood; Mallory Lowe, Lake; Courtney Johnson, Lake; Tess Neumann, Genoa Haley St. John, Lake; Mikayla Hoelter, Eastwood; Ava Ayers, Lake; Paige Schmeltz, Woodmore Allison Fellman, Cardinal Stritch; Taylor Vanatta, Cardinal Stritch; Tori Romstadt, Northwood Randi Wilson, Northwood; Sydney Gillig, Woodmore

said. “They’ve broken individual school

records, team school records, and they’re on the verge of a breaking a few more. As

a team though, that’s not our focus and we really don’t talk about it very much. We just wanted to be able to keep practicing together. We wanted to keep winning so we can see each other the next day.” Both of Eastwood’s losses were to Liberty-Benton, in the next to last game of the regular season and the regional tournament. Up until that next to last regular season game, the Eagles were 14-0. They outscored opponents 110-19. “We’ve just taken each game one at a time. We wanted to win every game,” Rutherford said. “These guys come into each game with this fierce determination and this competitive fire that I love. We talk all the time about focusing on the ‘controllables’ — attitude, effort, class, and gratefulness. “These kids bring it every day. There’s this expectation they have of each other to bring it every day. They force each other to play at a high level, and yet they find the fun within all the hard work. When it’s all said and done I hope they remember the times of laughter together the most.” Co-Players of the Year It was an Eastwood freshman forward, McKenna Souder, who earned first team all-state, the only player among nine local teams to do so. Sounder and Genoa senior midfielder Marissa Young are this year’s All-Press Co-Players of the Year. Souder, the District Player of the year and Northern Buckeye Conference CoPlayer of the Year, led the team with 33 goals and 13 assists. Souder broke the record for goals scored in a single season by four goals and tied the school record for goals scored in a single game with five. She broke the school record for most points in a single season with 79. The previous record was 68. All of these records were previously

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By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com

held by Rutherford when she played at Eastwood, who says she “couldn’t be happier for her.” Rutherford added, “Defenders couldn’t handle her speed, her foot skills, and her finishing abilities. She would have to beat multiple defenders to try to create shots for herself towards the end of the season when teams started to know who she was and what she could do. “She is a great team player and she works hard even when she does not have the ball. She gets excited for her team and teammates successes. She is such a joy to coach,” Rutherford continued. “She is also a humble player. She doesn’t play arrogant, she truly wants the best for her teammates and her team and she will do whatever she can to help the team win. I am so excited to see how the rest of her high school career unfolds. She is a multi-sport athlete that also plays basketball and runs track.” Young scored 20 goals and had 13 assists in earning first team all-district and second team All-Ohio. She led the Comets to a 10-6-1 season. “Marissa was an outstanding player for her entire high school career and one of the most talented and hard working players I have ever coached,” said Genoa coach Josiah Hanson. “Her unselfishness and vision on the field was key to our team’s success and speaks volumes about her as a person. “She could easily have had more goals this season but being a great passer was what was best for the team at times. She is a very smart kid and a great role model for the other girls on and off the field. I’m very proud of the season and career Marissa produced.” All-Press soccer selections are taken from all-league selections with adjustments made based on all-district voting. It does not take into account the quality of competition in one league compared to another. All recipients will receive a certificate from Alan Miller Jewelers.

At the start of the soccer season, Lake sixth-year coach Don Jablonski said his team would be young. Jablonski did have 12 letter winners returning, but that included just two seniors among the 20-plus on his varsity roster. The seniors were 5-foot-5 forward Courtney Johnson and 5-6 forward Kendyl Saffran, and they were captains along with 5-10 junior midfielder Colette Askins, 5-2 junior defender Teri Miller and 5-7 junior forward Mallory Lowe. Twenty-two players were underclassmen, including eight freshmen and five sophomores. The Flyers became even more experienced toward the end of the season, and it showed. At one point this season, Lake was 5-5-1 but won eight matches in a row after losing to Woodmore 4-0 on September 27. That streak included a 2-1 win over Genoa after losing to the Comets, 6-3. Lake earned a date in the Division II regional semifinals with a 2-1 district final victory over Central Catholic in two overtimes. Freshman forward Ava Ayers and Lowe both scored in the win. Lake (13-6-1) lost to Wapakoneta (126-2), 2-0, at Findlay’s Elmer A. Graham Stadium to end the Flyers’ season in a regional final. Lake had played Wapakoneta on the road during the regular season and they tied at three goals apiece. Ayers scored twice and Askins added the Flyers’ third goal in that match. Although the Flyers were on the move in the tournament, they did not win a Northern Buckeye Conference championship, losing to Eastwood twice, 3-0 and 6-0. The Eagles were a D-III regional qualifier. Jablonski knew that it would be tough for his young team to come home with a league title with four teams fighting for the top spot. “The competition in the league keeps getting better,” Jablonski said. The Flyers had second team all-league choices in junior center defenders Colette Askins and Teri Miller, sophomore center midfielder Elizabeth Cowell and ju-

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Two Lake junior defensemen get into the action — Teri Miller (4) passes to Natalie Bomyea (13). (Press file photo by Russ Lytle/ Facebook. com/ RussLytle/RHP) nior center midfielder Karissa McCloskey. Honorable mention selections include junior forward Mallory Lowe, senior forward Courtney Johnson and freshman goalkeeper Hayley St. John. Lake reached the district final with a 6-0 win over Maumee as Lowe and Johnson each scored twice and sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Cowell and Saffran each had a goal. The Flyers qualified for the district tournament with a 6-0 win over Wauseon and 7-0 shutout of Port Clinton. Lake is led in goal by St. John, who at 5-foot-9 has a goals-against average of 1.708, plus 116 saves and an 83 save percentage. Johnson led the Flyers with 21 goals and 17 assists, Ayers has 16 goals and 13 assists, Lowe has 12 goals and five assists, Cowell has nine goals and four assists and Saffran has seven goals and seven assists. In addition, freshman forward Kara Likes had five goals and three assists, freshman midfielder Kelsie Gladieux had

four goals and three assists, freshman forward Olivia Hayward had three goals and four assists, and junior midfielder Karissa McCloskey had three goals and three assists. Faith Wright also had two goals, Madisson Zielinski had one goal and two assists, Joellie Asman had two assists, and getting one assist each were McKenna Encalado and Brigid Enright. Other regular season wins for the Flyers came over Oak Harbor (5-0), Woodmore (20), Bryan (4-0), Rossford (9-0 and 4-0), Otsego (9-0 and 11-1), and Wauseon (7-0). They had one other loss, 6-1 to Lima Shawnee on the road in Fort Shawnee to open the season. The more recent success is nothing new for Jablonski’s teams — the last two years his Lake squad finished 16-1-3 and 13-0-3. He has won two league championships at Lake, plus two more while at Central Catholic, where he coached seven years and was named Private School Coach of the Year four times.

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Three area Lourdes players brought midfield presence By Ryan Wronkowicz Lourdes Sports Information rwronkowicz@lourdes.edu

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Lourdes University midfielder and co-captain Reagan Boice (Eastwood) on the pitch. (Photo courtesy Ryan Wronkowicz/Lourdes University Sports Information Director) “I was pleased to start the season off with a win,” Phillips said. “We saw some quality finishing and moved the ball well.” In Lourdes next game, O’Keefe netted the match-winning goal with five seconds remaining in regulation to give Lourdes a 1-0 win over Point Park. Lourdes goalkeeper Kiley Transit made seven stops for the shutout. Lourdes continued its season-opening road trip, playing Bethel to a 1-1 double-overtime draw at Morey Field in Mishawaka, Ind. The Pilots jumped in front just 47 seconds into the contest as Kama Hardy

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After finishing .500 for the first time in program history, Lourdes University returned to the pitch for the 2018 season looking to build upon last year’s success. Lourdes finished the season 4-11-2 overall and 1-9-1 in Wolverine-Hoosier Reagan Boice Athletic Conference play. Coach Jackie Phillips began her fourth season at the helm of the Gray Wolves returning 15 players from last year’s squad which finished the year 8-8-2 overall and 4-5-1 in the WHAC. She added 11 newcomers, including nine freshmen. She is the only head coach in Lourdes program’s history. Last year, Lourdes tied for seventh in the regular season and earned a berth in the WHAC tournament for the second time during the first three years of the program. Lourdes midfield was in transition as many went from defense to offense this year, and helping the cause were three midfielders — 5-foot-8 Sydney Wagner (Genoa), 5-6 Maddy Hodgson (Lake) and 5-6 Reagan Boice (Eastwood). Hodgson had 15 shots, including six on goal, scoring once, Boice had two shots, including one on goal, and Wagner had one shot. Boice, one of six seniors and a tri-captain, was honored as Lourdes entertained Siena Heights at Cat Stadium in their final home contest and she ended up earning WHAC All-Academic Honors. Earlier in the season, Lourdes snapped a three-match losing streak and picked up its first Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference victory with a 2-0 victory over Cleary at Sylvania’s Cat Stadium. Lourdes opened the season with a 4-0 victory at La Roche. Karlie O’Keefe (Sylvania Northview) scored twice while Morghan Russell and Erin Caldwell each added goals in the win. Kerstyn Williams made six saves in goal for the clean sheet.

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Woodmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jon Sandwisch finds coaching rewarding By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Jon Sandwisch has several school allegiances, which is not a bad thing. The 2012 Woodmore graduate played quarterback for the Wildcats before moving on to play the same position at Heidelberg University. Three games into his senior year, in 2015, Sandwisch, who had earned the starting job at quarterback, broke some ribs, ending his football career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was tough,â&#x20AC;? Sandwisch recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You learn a lot. I learned about delayed gratification. It stung (not playing) because I was out there with my brothers. It really kick-started my coaching career. I still went to all the quarterback meetings and helped mentor the quarterback (Tyler Stoyle) who eventually rewrote many school records.â&#x20AC;? Sandwisch graduated from Heidelberg in 2016 with degrees in education and history, but, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to be a college football coach the rest of my life.â&#x20AC;? He took on a graduate assistantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role at Bluffton University in 2016, helping coach the quarterbacks, then spent six months as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Wilmington (Ohio) College. That path eventually led him to consider a coaching position at Anthony Wayne High School. Through information he got from an aunt and one of his former players at Bluffton, who was from Perrysburg, Sandwisch eventually crossed paths with AW football coach Andy Brungard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My aunt worked with Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad, so I kind of knew about Andy,â&#x20AC;? Sandwisch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The friend from Bluffton told me about Andy and the great things he was doing. Andy and I knew of each other, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know each other. When I left Wilmington, Andy called me and I thought about it and prayed about it. I was a longterm substitute teacher at Anthony Wayne (last year), when I was trying to get my feet under me.â&#x20AC;? Sandwisch coached with Brungard the past two years, serving as wide receivers coach and junior varsity head coach in 2017. This season he coached the receivers

Anthony Wayne coaching staff, standing left to right Cody McPherson (Lake), Marcus Waugh, Brian Kahl, Jacob Lemming, Mike Strole, and Chris Albert. Kneeling, Anderson Brungard, Ryan Grooms, Matt Marquette, and Jon Sandwisch. Ryan Donley, a Clay graduate, took over for McPherson, a Lake graduate, as the freshman coach this season. (Photo courtesy Jon Sandwisch) and cornerbacks and was the passing game coordinator. The Generals have been in the state playoffs for three straight years, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team went 10-0 in the regular season and was ranked fourth in the state in Division II. Brungard, who was the defensive coordinator at Perrysburg for 10 years, led the Generals to the Northern Lakes League championship in 2017, in just his second year at AW. It was the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first league title in football in 29 years, and the Generals repeated as outright champs this season. Anthony Wayne reached the state semifinals in 2016. Brungard said Sandwisch brought a lot to the table the past two seasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great competitor,â&#x20AC;? Brungard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He loves to compete. You want to have a coach like that, who loves to compete and who is going to put in extra time on film to help us prepare better on offense and defense. The other thing is his knowl-

edge of the game. He was a college quarterback and a grad assistant, and the little things he picked up schematically to insert into our program has helped me as a coach and our quarterbacks and receivers.â&#x20AC;? Anthony Wayne quarterback Max Denman, one of 26 seniors on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, was named the NLL Co-Player of the Year this season. The Generals finished 111, losing to eighth-ranked Avon, 35-28, in the second round of the D-II playoffs on Nov. 9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew we had really good leaders going into this season, and when you have good leaders you know something special is going to happen,â&#x20AC;? Sandwisch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This senior class had exceptional leaders. I saw it in the offseason right away. I would leave Woodville and open up the (AW) weight room around 5:45 a.m. in the winter. Fifteen guys would show up and get a lift in before school or wrestling practice.â&#x20AC;? Sandwisch, who teaches ninth grade

world history at Genoa, is also the Cometsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; junior varsity boys basketball coach and varsity assistant. His fiance, Kalyn Tate, whom he graduated with from Woodmore in 2012, is an intervention specialist at Fremont Ross. She is also a junior varsity basketball coach at Woodmore. Sandwisch said he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll coach football next season. He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learned a lot from working with Brungard. Clay graduate Ryan Donley, who was on Brungardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff two years ago, helped coach the Generalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; freshman team this season and Lake graduate Cody McPherson was in charge of the freshman team last season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You always want to take lessons from coaches,â&#x20AC;? Sandwisch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be ready to be a head coach, I want to embody all of the coaches Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked for. Andy does a fantastic job providing the platform for our players to be great leaders and excel in those leadership positions.â&#x20AC;?

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Salute to The Press’ first woman soothsayer champ Finally, The Press’ final football soothsayer results are in and they have been certified by the Board of Soothsayers. That may mean our soothsayers did better than any other football prognosticator in the Toledo media metro area, but we’ll probably get an argument on that. And, we have the only women champion, I am 99 percent confident, unless there is a media source out there I am unaware of. Perhaps the Legal News soothsayers did better. Our champion is Press Features Editor Tammy Walro, who beat out sportswriters, sports broadcasters, and prominent businessmen, but more importantly — all men. “It’s a milestone that no woman ever came in first and this year two of us came out on top. Did we work harder? Maybe. Is it sweet? You bet!” Walro wrote in an email to the sports editor. This is the first time that has happened in the 16-year history of the Press football soothsayers. There has always been at least one female prognosticator, but never a champion. “As for coming out on top, of course, I’m thrilled,” Walro said. “I’m also excited beyond words that Yvonne Thoma-Patton came in a very, very close second. I consider it a shared victory. After Kent State beat Bowling Green, 35-28, and Toledo beat Ball State, 45-13, on consecutive Tuesday and Wednesday nights last week, here are the final week’s results — Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Yvonne Thoma-Patton made a last minute run, but it wasn’t quite enough. She missed on the BGSU and UT games. Darn — she picked Falcons to win and Rockets to lose and it didn’t go down that way. Rarely does anymore. Walro had a three-game lead over Yvonne going into the final week and held on and Toledo Sports Network television and radio producer Mike Jameson moved into a second place tie with Thoma-Patton. Walro finished at 115-33 (77.7 percent) and Jameson and Thoma-Patton finished one game back at 114-34. Genoa Banking Company President Martin P. Sutter (112-36) was fourth.

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Tammy Walro with Pittsburgh Steelers mascot Steely McBeam. Longtime Toledo area wrestling coach Joe Szyperski (110-38), who is an employee at Gladieux Home Center and for 42 years has been a carrier for The Press, was fifth at 110-38. Walro admits there is a method to her madness in deciding what team is going to win a football game. “When I’d get the weekly email of the game schedule, I’d look at the games. I’d research the teams’ records and preview the games online. I’d look at the college and NFL game previews on ESPN and other sites – especially early on,” Walro said. “After I’d make my picks, I’d some-

times share with my colleagues and always shared with husband, Jim who happily gave me his opinion. When we’d agree, I felt good. When we didn’t, I struggled. If I changed my mind, and I lost, well, then I’d kick myself. If I didn’t change my pick, I risked a loving ‘I told you so.’ “This happened during the Penn State vs. Ohio State game this year. I stuck with my pick – the Nittany Lions, who came up short. I’m not sorry I backed them, though.” Finishing in a three-way tie at the back end of the standings, all at 107-41, are Oregon jeweler Alan Miller, retired Press General Manager John Szozda, and the de-

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fending soothsayer champion, Press sportswriter Yaneek Smith. However, Szozda reached out to Walro when the results were final and the champion was certified. “My fellow soothsayer and former boss, John Szozda, wrote me a thoughtful congratulatory note,” Walro said. “Part of it said, ‘You do not deserve extra credit because you are the first woman to win the championship. You deserve the credit because you did the research and did the best job of prognosticating, far better than I did. “This year’s lineup of prognosticators was formidable. For those who might wonder, I had no advantage working with the sports editor. Even when I’d try to engage Pat Eaken nonchalantly about an upcoming game, he’d just shake his head, shrug his shoulders and say nothing.” Liking football helps, too, as Tammy and her husband, journalist Jim Wilhelm, spend many weekends in front of a screen somewhere, if not at home, watching their favorites, Penn State and the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Growing up in western Pennsylvania, football was a very big deal – high school, Penn State and Pitt, and, of course, the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Walro said. “While I was in college at Penn State, there was something exhilarating about being in the stadium on a fall Saturday afternoon watching the Nittany Lions play their hearts out on the field.” “I’ll be the first to admit it, I’m pretty competitive and being a soothsayer at The Press was a fun competition.” This year’s eight-game spread is about the tightest spread ever seen. Former internet radio broadcaster and Oregon resident and former Clay football statistician Mark Reeves’ all-time mark of picking 81 percent of games correct is still safe, however.

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Gibsonburg sprint car drivers Stuart Brubaker and Craig Mintz in racing action this year. (Photo by Mark Snider/Action Photos)

Brubaker honored at banquet By Brian Liskai Special to The Press Liskai2x@roadrunner.com Attica Raceway Park wrapped up its 30th anniversary season Saturday, Nov. 10 at a gala banquet, rewarding the top 10 in points in the Callie’s Performance Center 410 Sprints, Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 Sprints. Nearly $47,000 in point fund money was distributed among the three divisions and Attica promoter John Bores thanked all the business partners who help make that possible. Bores noted the 2019 season, which begins in late March, will be similar to the past year with the World of Outlaw Craftsman Sprint Cars coming back for the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic Presented by Racing Optics along with several stops by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit

of Champions. Bores noted improvements are on-going around the track and new dirt has been added. Director of Operations Rex LeJeune also thanked all the track employees and noted Bores had just completed his 13th season as Attica Promoter and thanked him on behalf of the fans and race teams for his dedication to the sport. Gibsonburg’s Stuart Brubaker claimed his first ever 410 track title in 2018. Attica’s 2008 305 sprint track champion, Brubaker competed in 11 of the 13 possible A-mains in 2018, missing only an All Star show on June 15 and the World of Outlaws event on July 10. He started the year strong, winning on opening night, April 14, and again on May 18 to run his career victory total to seven at Attica. He recorded four top five finishes and nine top 10 runs. Brubaker’s average A-main finishing position was eighth.

The Northern Buckeye Conference wrestling coaches conducted their annual preseason meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15 and it is very little surprise that defending Division III state champion Genoa received all eight first place votes. The Comets will seek their seventh consecutive NBC title. The Comets return seven state placers as well as seven individual NBC champions in Oscar Sanchez, Dylan D’Emilio, Julian Sanchez, Dustin Morgillo, Kevin Contos, James Limongi and Noah Koch. The Comets had nine individual champions, scoring 247½ points to secure the title last season. Otsego was second with 123 points and Eastwood was third with 121½ points. The NBC kicks off league competition on Tuesday, Dec. 4. In this year’s voting, Genoa had 64 points followed by Elmwood (53), Otsego (43), Eastwood (36), Lake (32), Rossford (26), Woodmore (23) and Fostoria (8). Last week, Genoa senior student-athletes Dylan D’Emilio, James Limongi, Oscar Sanchez and Julian Sanchez committed to scholarship offers to continue their decorated wrestling and academic careers at Division I wrestling schools. Three-time state champion Dylan D’Emilio (156-3) committed to join the defending 2018 NCAA Division I runner-up Buckeyes at The Ohio State University. Julian Sanchez (128-15), a three-time

state placer and two-time state finalist, will wrestle at West Point United Sates Military Academy in route to becoming a officer in the United States Army. The 2017 state champion and two-time state finalist Oscar Sanchez (126-9) will grapple for the Bobcats at Ohio University on a scholarship. The 2017 state champion and two-time state placer James Limongi (136-13) will continue his academic and athletic career at Kent State. The Sanchez brothers, D’Emilio and Limongi have together garnered 12 NBC titles, 10 all-state medals and five individual state championships. The crew has been a dynamic force in the Genoa lineup, helping the Comets go 80-5 in dual meets over the last three seasons in route to the Comets winning their sixth consecutive NBC team championship. The foursome competed on the elevated stage together in the state finals at the Schottienstein Center in Columbus in 2017 as they, and fellow teammates, lifted Genoa to a sixth (2016) and second (2017) place team finishes in the D-III state tournament before capturing the school’s first ever team state championships in 2018 in the duals and individual tournament. Dylan, Julian and Oscar also earned Academic All-Ohio honors the last two seasons and maintain GPAs that rank near the top of their class.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Agriculture Craft beer launch marks anniversary

nects us to Ohioans who enjoy knowing all about the products they buy. This is a fun way to celebrate our centennial and build some appreciation of Ohio’s agricultural community.” Sharp said the name, Cover Crop, is appropriate. “It’s a practice used generations ago to improve the soil and is now coming back as a way to protect water quality,” he said.

“We’re excited and honored to craft Cover Crop with the help of Ohio farmers,” said North High Brewing brewmaster Jason McKibben. Creating a beer with Ohio ingredients is a fitting way to commemorate the Farm Bureau’s anniversary, he added. “It’s a way we can make a definite connection between our customers and Ohioans with the No. 1 industry in Ohio, which is agriculture,” he said. “It’s really just an honor—it adds gravity to what we do.” The release of Cover Crop is part of a year-long centennial celebration for Ohio Farm Bureau. Other activities include a member-only concert by country artist Chase Bryant, barn paintings, and vintage collectables. The centennial celebration officially kicks off at the 2018 annual meeting Dec. 6 – 7 in Columbus. Updates on Cover Crop and all aspects of the centennial celebration are at ofbf.org/ centennial. North High Brewing was founded in 2011 as Columbus’ first and only Brew on Premises establishment. Realizing the demand for craft beer, North High expanded to a full-scale production brewery in 2013. North High currently distributes its beer across the state of Ohio in both draft and package.

OSU prof says farm costs expected to rise The cost of producing a grain crop is expected to rise next year, but farm income is unlikely to increase, an agricultural economist with The Ohio State University has projected. On average, profits for Ohio farmers next year will be “low to negative,” said Barry Ward, an assistant professor in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. For the past five years, farm income nationwide has been declining, with the exception of 2017 when it increased slightly. Next year, fertilizer, seed, machinery, labor and energy costs likely will be “modestly higher,” Ward said. “Nothing is really exploding, but we are going to see some increases,” said Ward, one of several faculty members who spoke Nov.

2 at the Agricultural and Policy Outlook Conference hosted by the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE), which is part of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Borrowing money will come at a higher cost because interest rates have gone up and will continue to increase in 2019, Ward said. “We know farmers are borrowing more money now,” he said. Land owners likely will see a decline in the value of their farmland as a result of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes as well as the uncertainty that has come with the future of corn and soybean crop prices, Ward said. Crop prices for corn and soybeans have

trended lower since 2013 and in recent months have plunged partly due to China’s imposition of 25 percent retaliatory tariffs on U.S. soybean imports. But some positive changes are expected in 2019. Ohio farmers’ tax bills could be lower. Across the state, farmland is being taxed at a lower rate due to a new law passed last summer. The price of renting agricultural land in Ohio likely will be about the same or will go down slightly, about 2 percent, in 2019, Ward said. And a new federal tax deduction allows farmers and other business owners to take a tax deduction of 20 percent on their qualified business income.

Rules to follow when buying firewood in Ohio As winter quickly approaches and more people look to firewood to help heat their homes, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is offering some basic tips to help when purchasing wood. The following firewood rules and regulations are helpful to review: -Non-packaged firewood must be sold by the cord or by fractions of a cord. One cord, when properly stacked, should be 8 feet long by 4 feet high and 4 feet wide (128 cubic feet). -If sold in bulk, firewood must be sold in terms of price per ton. This must be weighed on a certified scale. In no case can a scale be used for net loads that weigh less

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Ten counties and other entities in Ohio are among those from 35 states expressing interest in becoming the new homes of the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture said. Perdue announced in August that most ERS and NIFA personnel would be moving to outside the national capital region by the end of 2019 and invited interested parties to submit proposals by Oct. 15. The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to select the new location(s) by January 2019. From Ohio, the cities of Akron, Warren and Twinsburg submitted letters of interest as did the villages of Middlefield and Madison. The counties of Ashtabula, Darke, Geauga and Portage also are interested. In the Youngstown area, the Western Reserve Port Authority and Howland Township are interested. In all, 136 counties, municipalities and agencies notified the agriculture department they were interested. Besides Ohio, they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. “The interest from across the country has been overwhelming as localities, universities, private entities, and elected officials realize the potential for their communities in become the new home for these two agencies,” Perdue said. “It is an old saying that not all wisdom resides in Washington, D.C., but it is gratifying to see so many folks step forward wanting to prove that to be the case. We look forward to working with Ernst & Young in examining all of the proposals and selecting the new locations.” Perdue said the move will place USDA resources closer to many stakeholders, most of whom live and work far from the Washington, D.C. area. Under the plan, no ERS or NIFA employees will be involuntarily separated. Every employee who wants to continue working will have an opportunity to do so, although that will mean moving to a new location for most.

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Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every 3rd Sat. of the month at 9 a.m. at Northwood Church of God, Coy & Curtice roads. For info, call 419-693-0260. Free Home Safety Assessments & Smoke Detector Installation Program offered by Northwood Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, city residents may contact the fire chief at 419-690-1647 or email firechief@ ci.northwood.oh.us.

Jerusalem Twp. Board of Trustees meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

Curtice

Curtice Community Club will not meet in December. In 2019, the club will meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting January to plan next year’s Curtice Kidz Day Festival, which will be held June 9. Anyone willing to donate to the American Flag Fund for ﬂags to line the streets in Curtice during the summer months may send donations to Curtice Community Club, Box 194, Curtice, OH 43412.

Elmore

Arts & Crafts Festival, Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m., Schedel Arboretum & Gradens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd. In addition to art and craft vendors, the festival will include kids’ activities including a visit from Santa and his elf (2-4 p.m.), ornament-making and more. Schedel-gardens.org. 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 11:30 a.m. (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. Elmore Historical Society Monthly Meetings are held on the 1st Wed. of every month at 6 p.m. at the Historical Society Building. Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. (weather permitting). Call 419392-1112 for info.

Genoa

Genoa American Legion All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 302 West St. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and applesauce. Kids’ meals available. Dine in or carry out. 419-855-7049. Genoa Class of 1974 Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser Dec. 1, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s in Northwood. Pre-sale tickets only. $8. Pancake breakfast. rafﬂes, silent auction, visits with Santa, baked goods for sale. For tickets, contact Susanna Trejo, Diana Schling, Diane Goetz-Markham, Gerri McCoy on Facebook. Genoa Senior Center, 514 Main St., open Mon., Wed. & Fri. Open for bingo at 9:30 a.m. on Mon.; open at 10:30 a.m. Wed. and Fri. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. (reservations required 10 a.m. the day before). Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings offered 2nd Wed. of each month at 11 a.m.; Blood oxygen & blood pressure screenings offered the 4th Wed. of each month at 11 a.m. Educational/informational speakers on Wed.; Pinochle Mon. & Wed. after lunch; Dominoes Fri. after lunch. Reservations: 419-855-4491. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Fri. 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects. Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Sat. of the month 10 a.m.-noon, Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.

Gibsonburg Gibsonburg Public Library, 100 N. Webster St., programs include: Preschool Storytime, Thurs., 11 a.m.; Adult Book Discussion, Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m. – “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society,” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Call 419637-2173 to register. Faith-Trinity Bazaar & Ham Loaf Luncheon, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 705 W. Madison St. Gifts and goodies, baked goods and candy. Ham loaf luncheon available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Carryouts available. 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.

Graytown Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St., EllistonTrowbridge Rd. – LIGHT pantry is open on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m.

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department auxiliary every 3rd Mon. of the month, 4-6 p.m., Walbridge Municipal Building.

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 Garden Club meets monthly at the library. Visit Luckey Garden Club on Facebook to inquire about joining. Luckey Library presents storytime for ages 3-7 every Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music & crafts. LEGO Club (K-5th grade) Sat. 10:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m.; Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. Read to a Dog Program, Thurs. (four 10-minute sessions available beginning at 4:50 p.m. – registration required). Home delivery of library materials to homebound Luckey residents is available by calling the library during regular hours at 419-833-6040.

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Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Public Library program includes One Size Fits All Storytime, Wed. at 11:30 a.m.; Book Discussion Group, Nov. 27, 6 p.m. – Discussing “Away” by Amy Bloom; Make a Holiday Craft with Janise Voll, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. – free. Oak Harbor Public Library and Local History Museum Center is open every Thursday from 9:30 am to 2 pm. For info or to register for programs, visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org or call 419-898-7001. St. Boniface Parish Bingo, Sun. at the church, 215 N. Church St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; early birds at 5:30 p.m. and main session begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Boniface School.

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.

Stony Ridge Stony Ridge Civic Assn. meets the 3rd Wed. every month at 7 p.m. at the Stony Ridge Library. Public welcome. Shared Bounty Thrift Shop is open at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5520 Fremont Pike from 10 a.m.-noon on the 1st and 3rd Sat. of the month. Household items, clothing, shoes, books and more available free to area families. Donations help support the ministry.

Walbridge Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., presents Family Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Kinderskills for kids ages 3-6, Tues. at 2 p.m.; Students in Action Tutoring, Thurs. 3:30-4:30 p.m. (all grade school levels); Mystery Book Group Meets, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. – discussion of “Turkey Trot Murder,” by Leslie Meier. Call 419-666-9900 for info. Euchre Tournaments at VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St., Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2 and April 6. 1 p.m. until finished. $10 entry fee includes lunch. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; 4th place wins free entry into next month’s tournament. Walbridge VFW Bingo, first and third Sun. of each month, 109 S. Main St. Lightning bingo at 1 p.m.; regular bingo at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks available. New games; higher prizes. Sponsored by the Auxiliary. Call 419-666-0367 for info. Support Group for Families and Friends who are Dealing with a Loved One’s Heroin/Opiate Addiction meets Mon. 6:30-8 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 705 N. Main St. Sponsored by Mainstreet Church. For info, call 419-838-7600.

Williston

Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, SR 579. Community is invited for a light meal, Christmas carols and fellowship prior to the tree lighting. The church will be collecting socks, mittens, scarves, new toys, hygiene items and non-perishable food items for the Ottawa County Holiday Bureau which may be brought to the church that evening. Call 419-836-5514 for details. A children’s program will be held Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the church. The annual Advent Tea will follow in the church basement.

Woodville

Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include: Family Storytime, Mon. at 7 p.m.; Crochet & More, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. – Knitting, crochet, macramé and other crafts; Teens & `Tweens: Boho Wall Décor, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. – supplies provided; registration required. Call 419-849-2744 for info. Woodville Food Pantry, 212 Bridge St., open the last Thursday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. and last Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Available to all Woodville Village and Township residents. Applications available at the Pantry. Accepting help from the Food Pantry will not affect any other benefits you may be receiving.

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Inspirational Message of the Week: What’s Your Story? You often hear it said that only you can define what success means to you. While this is certainly true, it doesn’t go far enough. That is, the story of our life is something that only we can properly tell. And don’t we all want there to be a story worth telling when it comes to our own life? While we are alive the story is necessarily unfinished, but as we get older we begin to see certain themes coming together. Whatever your life story is about, make sure that the way you live makes you a hero and not a villain. And like any

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good story, the parts that tell us the most are the trials and the struggles we go through. It’s easy to be calm, cool and collected when everything is going smoothly. The real question is whether you can maintain your composure, and your values, when things start to fall apart? Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

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Calvary Lutheran Ch. 1930 Bradner Rd./Corner of Woodville & Bradner Rds. 419-836-8986 Sunday Worship: 8am & 10:30am Sunday School 9:30am Pastor Robert Noble

26535 Pemberville Rd. (between St. Rtes. 795 & 163) Perrysburg, OH (Lake Township) Phone: 419-837-5023 www.zionlatcha.com Pastor Stephen Bull Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. “God's Work, Our Hands.” ELCA

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See you in church! Elliston ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Breakfast 8:30am Sunday School all ages 9:00am Worship 10:00am The LIGHT Pantry opens 2nd Weds. 5-7pm 18045 W. William St. Off Elliston Trowbridge Rd. www.ellistonzion.com

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ALL SEASON TIRES, very slightly used. Michelin Truck Tires R-275/60R20's, LTX AT2. Cost $1,100 new, Sell $500. 419-350-8281, Millbury area. After 6PM any day.

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Sweet little Aranea is a 16 week old Calico kitten. She loves to play and is a very energetic girl. When she's finished with playtime though, her favorite pastime is to snuggle! With the weather getting chillier, come meet your new cuddle buddy! The Humane Society of Ottawa County 2424 E. Sand Rd Port Clinton, OH 43452 Open: Tues-Sat 12-5p.m., (419)734-5191, hsocpets.org Our adoption fees are: Cats (1-5 years) $90 Cats (5+ years) $45 Kittens (under 1 year) $125 *All adoption fees include spay/neuter & appropriate vaccinations*

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