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Farm manure permits challenged By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Some farm math: Researchers at The Ohio State University calculate a 1,400 pound dairy cow “produces” about 25 tons of manure annually. Multiply that by, say, 1,000 or more cattle housed in a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) facility, and you have a lot of manure. And the phosphorus in the manure leaching from farm fields to tributaries of Lake Erie was one of the major concerns expressed by the public to the International Joint Commission as it prepared the Lake Erie Ecosystem Priority report released in 2014. But it’s not just the volume of manure at CAFOs that worries Larry and Vickie Askins of Bloom Township in Wood County. A lawsuit they filed in U.S. District Court in Toledo contends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Ohio’s EPA and Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) have violated federal law covering permits for the facilities in the state. Although Judge David Katz last month denied their request for a preliminary injunction to block the ODA from issuing any more permits for CAFOs without authorization from the U.S. EPA, they remain con-

Saving Lake Erie A special 3 week report from The Press Inside... • $8 million construction to eradicate toxins • Ozone to fight algae • Deeper commitment needed to save lake vinced their case is strong and look forward to a hearing. According to their suit: • The U.S. EPA has been aware the ODA has been administering the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program for CAFOs but hasn’t granted the department authority to do so. • The federal EPA is the administrator of the Clean Water Act, including NPDES permitting, but states may seek approval to administer parts of the act and the permits. In 1974, the Ohio EPA and U.S. EPA reached agreement, allowing the Ohio EPA to oversee the permit program in the state. Regarding CAFOs, the state EPA regulatory process included a Permit to Install, Permit

to Operate/wastewater management plan and an NPDES permit. • The Ohio EPA administered the permitting program and issued more than 100 permits for CAFOs. • But a state law went into effect in 2001 that transferred regulatory authority for CAFO permits from the Ohio EPA to the ODA. The ODA and EPA reached agreement in 2002 to transfer the authority but the state didn’t notify the federal EPA until 2006 of the transfer as required by federal law. • Consequently, the ODA has “knowingly violated” federal law by not getting the federal EPA approval for permits prior to issuing them, the lawsuit states. Ironically, the Askins attempted to file their lawsuit the day before the water emergency was in effect last August in Toledo, but due to a problem on the court website, it was filed the following Monday. Vickie Askins said she is especially troubled by what she sees as loopholes in regulations that allow manure to be transported off-site for use as fertilizer on other fields. “The ODA is supposed to work with CAFO owners and operators to develop manure management plans so the massive amounts of manure generated by the CAFO are properly applied to meet the agronomic

Olympic wrestling hopeful and Oak Harbor native J.D. Bergman had the unique experience of working on the movie Foxcatcher, which stars Steve Carell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo, and playing a wrestler in the film, which is currently in theaters. The film is based on the true story of two Olympic champion brothers, Mark and Dave Schultz, who trained at a wrestling facility located at the home of multimillionaire and wrestling enthusiast John du Pont, who develops a complex relationship with the men before things turn hostile. Foxcatcher, which has been nominated for five Academy Awards and currently has a rating of 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, is directed by Bennett Miller, who directed other noteworthy films like Moneyball and Capote. Bergman says he enjoyed the experience immensely. “I just saw it a couple weeks ago,” he said. “Bennett Miller did a great job. He wanted it to be authentic. He doesn’t mind working with amateurs. The extras, you could tell in their faces (they) were trying to act, and it didn’t look natural. He just said to do what you would (normally) do in this situation — give us an outline. It was very organic. “The movie was a little dark and dreary, but it was very well done. It was a good film and I was honored to be a part of it. After filming a scene with Mark Ruffalo and Steve Carell, I hadn’t actually met Carell, and after filming that scene I had the courage to talk to him and I said, ‘It was a huge honor to work with you. I’ve seen every episode of The Office, and I’m a big fan.’ He said, ‘It’s my pleasure, too. You were hilarious.’ When Steve Carrell says you’re hilarious, it’s a good day.” In a scene that he was filming with Ruffalo and Carell, Bergman did his Arnold Schwarzenegger impression, something the cast got a kick out of. Unfortunately, that scene did not make the final cut. “They wanted to get people’s reacContinued on page 6

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$8 million construction to eradicate toxins to begin By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Last August, Toledo made national news when microcystin, a toxin created by invasive algae in Lake Erie, poisoned the city’s drinking water. The algae can be difficult to control naturally and the toxin it produces can cause liver damage if ingested. As a result of high levels of microcystin, the city issued a three-day drinking water ban covering the Toledo service area, which includes 108,501 service taps and about 500,000 residents. Steps have already been taken to ensure it does not happen again. Construction is set to begin at the Collins Park Water Treatment plant in February on an $8.3 million temporary fix to reduce the possibility microcystin will foul Toledo’s water again this summer. “What we’re talking about is an added barrier for the toxin,” Andrew McClure, plant administrator, said. “It would be a temporary kind of stop that would be incorporated into the future.” Warren Henry, city program manager, agreed that the additional barrier is an extra precaution. “We’re adding dependability and reliability. We can put in temporary facilities that can help the situation out,” said Henry. The construction, expected to be completed by July, is being financed by a zero percent interest loan from Ohio’s Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA). Administered by Ohio EPA’s Division of Drinking and Ground Waters and Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance, the WSRLA provides below market interest rates for compliance related improvements to public water systems. Toledo is expected to charge an additional $3.08 per year on residential bills to service the $415,000 annual debt. An Ohio EPA report from December 2014 states the project “will yield significant health benefits by allowing treatment of algal toxins during the harmful algal bloom season.” There will be no public meetings before construction begins at the water plant, located in East Toledo. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has already approved the project. The public comment period ended last week. Plant upgrade Plans call for Toledo to install additional Powder Activated Carbon (PAC) and

Saving Lake Erie A special 3 week report from The Press “Of that $300 million, about $139 million is for upgrade modernization or replacement,” Henry said. “In 2014, we either had $31 million completed or work underway. In 2015, we’re programming another $47 million that will be in construction.”

Toledo Water Treatment Plant Administrator Andrew McClure talks to media during a tour of the Collins Park facility in East Toledo. (Press photo by J. Patrick Eaken) potassium permanganate feeding systems at its low service pump station at the plant. Potassium permanganate in large enough doses breaks up algal cells. PAC absorbs the microtoxin that is released, which is then removed from the water during treatment. The upgrade includes the addition of a 100-foot high storage silo for PAC, a chemical feed control building and appurtenant piping within the fenced grounds of the low service pump station, which will increase the absorption of organic compounds, including toxins, during the six-hour detention time of the water in the force main. Also proposed is additional PAC feed systems, which will entail the installation of two 70-feet high chemical storage silos with appurtenant controls and piping on the north side of Collins Park. Separate equipment contracts have been awarded and are currently in the fabrication process. A construction bid is expected to be awarded within two to three weeks. “It’s truly remarkable — from the time this whole event happened back in August - to be in the position we are in now and have all this in place by July. It just speaks

volumes to the cooperation between the Ohio EPA, the city, and the consulting community to get this done,” Henry said. Toledo is also researching a long-term plan. The city is evaluating two alternative permanent microtoxin control methods — ozone treatment and granular active carbon treatment. In the environmental report, the EPA states that the ultimate plan may be a combination of both approaches. Henry says the city received a $1.3 million loan from the Ohio EPA for research, which is underway. National engineering firm ARCADIS, based in Colorado with a branch office in downtown Toledo, is taking the lead on laboratory research. Pilot testing has begun, with recommendations expected to be implemented within two to three years. Planning and construction of permanent algal controls at the plant would extend well into future harmful algal bloom seasons. A $300 million five-year permanent upgrade at the plant, originally built in 1941, was already underway when the water crisis hit. The improvements include new piping, filtration modifications, and basin upgrades.

Plant tour After the water crisis, a reporter from The Press took a tour of the Collins Park plant where drinking water treatment processes were explained. Except for handling microcystin to meet safe drinking standards, the plant is capable of eliminating other toxins that could potentially pollute the water system. The Toledo water system draws its water from the western basin of Lake Erie through an intake, located in 24 feet of water three miles offshore from Reno Beach. Water flows from the intake via gravity to the low service pump station through a 108-inch diameter intake pipe buried under the lake. The intake has within it lines potassium permanganate from the low service pump station for the treatment of zebra mussels, an invasive species that fuels toxic algae blooms in the lake. Water is treated with PAC at the low service pump station for taste and odor control and is pumped to Collins Park via approximately nine miles of dual water lines that are 78 inches and 60 inches in diameter. The plant, which is rated at a maximum of 120 million gallons per day (MGD), treats water by rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, re-carbonation, filtration, and detention followed by high service pumping to the distribution system. Demand averages 79 MGD, with higher flows in the summer at 96 MGD compared to winter’s 71 MGD. During filtration, water travels at a rate of 1,500 gallons per minute through each of 30 filters. Chlorine is then added with the flexibility to increase or lower the amount based on what is needed. Each filter has a 10 to 20 year life before it has to be replaced and is backwashed daily to keep clean. Aluminum sulfate, lime, soda ash, polyphosphate, fluoride and chlorine dioxide are also added during treatment.

Farm manure regulations are at the heart of lawsuit Continued from front page needs of the next crop, but that is not happening,” she said. “Instead, CAFO owners are allowed to elect the distribution and utilization method of manure management for ‘any quantity of manure that is not managed or under the control of the owner or operator,” Askins said, citing Ohio Administrative Code. “This means Ohio CAFOs can circumvent liability for improper manure application by merely transferring manure for land application elsewhere, with little sunshine on what happens after the hand off.” Dina Pierce, a spokesperson for the Ohio EPA, said the agency wouldn’t comment on the case while it is pending. “While the law was changed to allow the department of agriculture to assume the CAFO wastewater discharge program (the NPDES permitting), this transfer has not yet occurred. Ohio EPA continues to issue discharge permits for CAFOs. CAFOs are not allowed to discharge wastewater except in certain circumstances and they must have written manure manage-

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• 9.5 million animals in the Maumee River watershed produce 12.2 billion lbs. of feces annually (no sewage disposal plant required). • Grand Lake St. Marys State Park and Buckeye Lake in Ohio are dead, killed by phosphorus from fertilizers and feces. • Lake Erie is dying from excess phosphorus - In 2011, blue-green scum covered 1,900 sq. miles • 422 million lbs. of fertilizer are used in Maumee Watershed annually.

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ties with herds from 650 to 3000 head began to occur. Many new dairies are located in the Lake Erie basin, especially the upper Maumee watershed in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The largest dairy operations, i.e., those with greater than 500 head, handle the bulk of their manure as a liquid. Dairies with more than 700 head are also required (under CAFO rules) to contain and manage storm water runoff from the production area. “In total, cattle-generated phosphorus was estimated at 5,670 tons in 2007, which is 50 percent of the total Lake Erie basin manure production. Approximately 36.5 percent of all cattle manure generated in the Lake Erie basin (from Ohio, Indiana and Michigan) is generated by producing dairy cows,” the task force report says.

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Water treatment plant to add ozone to fight algae By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Oregon, which was unaffected by the three day tap water ban in Toledo last August, is nonetheless upgrading its water treatment plant to improve water quality. The water source for Toledo’s and Oregon’s water treatment plants is Lake Erie’s Western Basin, which has been plagued by large blue green algal blooms for years. The raw water intake for each community is about a mile apart. The city wants to stay ahead of the curve and not be put in the position Toledo found itself in last August. Last September, city council approved a $295,000 contract with ARCADIS, US Inc., for additional design engineering services for raw water treatment improvements for the water treatment plant. Water treatment plants typically use activated carbon to treat algae. Oregon plans a $13 million upgrade that will add the use of ozone in the pretreatment process that is very effective in treating microcystin, the toxic algae that caused the water crisis in Toledo. “It would be the most cost-effective in combination with active carbon to keep us in a situation where we could control the destiny of whatever is in the lake,” said Mayor Mike Seferian. “Ozone is more efficient,” said Public Service Director Paul Roman. “It definitely kills algae.” Ozone also reduces the use of chlorine and its byproduct, trihalomethane (THM), an environmental pollutant, in the treatment process. Chlorine is used to treat elevated levels of algae toxins, such as microcystin, in the drinking water. When chemical disinfectants such as chlorine react with organic material in the water, new compounds known as Disinfection Byproducts (DBP’s) are formed. Trihalomethane is a DBP. Ingesting high levels of trihalomethane over time can cause liver, kidney, and central nervous system problems. It can also pose an increased risk of cancer. Last September, Oregon issued a drink-

These volunteers from the Summerfield Township Volunteer Fire Department in Petersburg Michigan as well as firefighters from the city of Oregon donated water to East Toledo residents during the August water crisis. (Press file photo by Stephanie Szozda) ing water notice to all of its water customers after a water sample showed trihalomethane above the drinking water standard. It was the first time the city had exceeded the standard. Roman chalked up the problem to the addition of more chlorine to fight the algae toxins in the months of August and September. The city did not recommend using an alternative water supply, such as bottled water, because it was still safe to drink. It can become a health issue if the level remains high over time. Other communities along the lake have also switched to ozone, such as Carroll Township in Ottawa County, which had a drinking water ban in 2010 after a water sample detected a high level of microcystin. The city expects designs to be completed in 2015, and will bid the project in the fall. Construction will begin in the middle of 2016. “The equipment is quite large,” said Roman. “To some degree, it needs its own building.” The upgrade also calls for modification of filters to provide proper filtration with the ozone, he added.

Oregon has spent years updating and expanding its water treatment plant. From 1999 to 2004, the city doubled the capacity at the plant. It took five years to construct in five different phases. The city made investments in low service pump stations, where the raw water comes in. “We’ve made a lot of improvements. We have invested in our water infrastructure,” said Roman. Oregon, which provides water for several communities in Northwest Ohio, bought its own testing equipment in 2010 to get quicker results of laboratory analysis conducted on both raw and treated water. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency had previously conducted the tests for the city, which took about four days to complete. The city didn’t think that was sufficient time to be able to adjust its treatment should it be needed. Oregon’s own testing now takes about five hours. Ditches The city has implemented “green infrastructure” enhancements, such as the Big Ditch improvement and the Oregon Flood Relief and Erosion Control projects, to re-

Saving Lake Erie A special 3 week report from The Press duce phosphorus getting into the lake. Both projects included the widening of ditches or streams to purposefully reduce the water’s flow velocity and allow suspended sediment to settle out before discharging to the lake, according to Roman. Phosphorus and other nutrients, which typically attach to the sediment, are then absorbed by wetland plantings located along the bottom of the streams. The city also has implemented two new green infrastructure projects within the last year. The Wolf Creek Riparian Restoration project, a joint project with the University of Toledo, created over 900 linear feet of an enhanced floodplain stream corridor along Wolf Creek, near the city’s water treatment plant. Flood plain restoration includes the planting of native trees and wetland plugs on the site, which will be finished this spring. The project is in conjunction with the University of Toledo’s constructed subsurface wetland project at Maumee Bay State Park. Water test results from the city’s new sedimentation pond on Wolf Creek, which is part of the enhanced flood plain stream corridor located upstream of Maumee Bay State Park, is already showing reductions in sediment and dissolved phosphorus. The bioretention demonstration, which was completed last fall, included the installation of 4,950 square feet of bioretention cells to treat storm water from parking lot runoff. The project is a demonstration that was funded by an Ohio EPA Surface Water Improvement grant. Biorention cells contain native plants and an engineered soil mix to mimic natural environments, such as wetlands and wet prairies, to improve water quality. The project treats parking lot runoff from 1.7 acres of impervious surfaces.

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Septic systems: Overlooked source of phosphorus By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com For more than three decades, Kurt Erichsen, vice president of environmental planning at the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, has coordinated the efforts of public and private entities in implementing environmental programs. He shares his thoughts about algal problems in the western basin of Lake Erie. Q. As someone who’s been involved in environmental matters in Northwest Ohio/S.E. Michigan for 31 years, where do you think we’ve made the most progress in addressing stormwater run-off and related problems? A. Throughout the region, a great many homeowners have replaced septic systems that we know discharged bacteria and nutrients. Sewage treatment has made great progress through sewer extensions and new or improved treatment plants. Managing stormwater to reduce pollution is a program that didn’t exist 30 years ago. Stormwater programs today help protect Lake Erie. Q. What areas have been lacking? A. First, septic systems are an often overlooked source of phosphorus. The Ohio Department of Health calculates that 39 percent of northwest Ohio household sewage systems have failed or are substandard. New sewage rules that go into effect this year will help, but they lack financial assistance to the health departments to implement the rules, or to homeowners for upgrading their sewage systems. Next, more work is needed to help the agricultural community reduce dissolved phosphorus loading. Since the 1980s, Ohio agriculture has been very responsive in supporting conservation tillage and reducing phosphorus fertilizer use. But the lake ecosystem has changed, and now the emphasis is on dissolved phosphorus, which calls for a new set of management practices. Also, the practice of disposing of Toledo harbor dredgings in the lake should be replaced by coastal or upland beneficial reuse of the material. Dredging the shipping channel is absolutely essential for our economy. We don’t think the dredge spoils are the single or even the largest contributor of phosphorus to the Lake Erie Western Basin. But the Corps of Engineers invests considerable effort and expense in dredging sediment out of the channel. Having gone that far, removing the sediment and its nutrients from the ecosystem altogether can only benefit Lake Erie. Q. From 2007 to 2011 TMACOG and the Portage River Basin Council prepared a plan for that river’s watershed. Have funding and resources been available to implement many of its strategies? A. The Portage Watershed Plan identifies three main areas for water quality improvement: public sewage treatment, septic systems and agriculture. Most of the public sewage treatment needs have been completed or are underway. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency data found 86 percent of test sites failing bacteria standards, indicating widespread septic system failure. As I said, funding to address septic systems is lacking. The State of Ohio, Ohio EPA and Ohio Department of Natural Resources, U.S. EPA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Farm Bureau and other agencies have been very responsive with funding to promote agricultural best management practices. The funding provided has been substantial and is a good start toward solving the problem. Q. How would you describe TMACOG’s role in trying to remedy the algal bloom situation? A. We work with partner agencies — state and federal agencies, park districts, universities, and local governments to name a few — to restore natural habitat that keeps phosphorus out of the lake... Phosphorus has been known to be a problem and we have collectively put a lot of attention into learning more. It will take continued study and focus but we aren’t held back by finger pointing.

By Tammy Walro Press Staff Writer twalro@presspublications.com Until Aug. 2, when a half million people in Northwest Ohio found themselves without clean tap water due to a large harmful algal bloom in the western basin of Lake Erie, the terms “algal blooms” and “microcystis” were largely unfamiliar to most residents – despite the fact that the blooms and their cause have been an issue for more than five decades. In the wake of the water crisis, a growing number of people of all ages have been joining politicians, scientists and environmentalists in visiting the University of Toledo Lake Erie Center in Oregon to learn more about algal blooms, as well as other topics related to the health and welfare of the lake. Located in the northwestern corner of Maumee Bay State Park, at 6200 Bayshore Rd. in Oregon, the LEC opened in October 1998 with a mission to: • Conduct long-term research on environmental conditions and living and nonliving aquatic resources in Maumee Bay and the western basin of Lake Erie; • Research the relationship between land-use practices and water quality, habitat, economics, natural resources, sustainability, and environmental and public health. • Facilitate cutting-edge environmental research and education experiences for graduate and undergraduate students, and to sponsor research and collaborations by faculty from the University of Toledo as well as other universities, federal and state agencies and visiting scientists. • Engage secondary school students, teachers, and the public with environmental education, sustainable living, and informed awareness programs. Research labs “Our research focuses on Lake Erie, the Maumee River, and the watershed,” said Rachel Lohner, LEC Education Program Manager. “We have five professors here that all kind of take a different angle on that research.” The researchers and their labs include the Applied Spatial Ecology Lab, led by Dr. Jonathan Bossenbroek; the Aquatic Ecology Lab led by Dr. Christine Mayer; the Great Lakes Genetics & Genomics Lab led by Dr. Carol Stepien, who is also the LEC director; the Environmental Remediation and Restoration Lab led by Dr. Daryl Dwyer, and the Western Lake Erie Limnology (study of inland aquatic ecosystems), led by Dr. Thomas Bridgeman. Dr. Dwyer recently was awarded $1 million in U.S. EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding to construct a passive treatment wetland in Maumee Bay State Park. “The terraced wetland will act as a filter for contaminants before they hit the lake,” Lohner said. “There are a lot of drainage ditches in the area that contribute a lot in terms of nutrients and bacteria to Lake Erie.” Dr. Bridgeman’s lab is the primary lab that does algae work, according to Lohner.

Lake Erie facts: • The Great Lakes contain 1/5th of the world’s fresh water. • Lake Erie is the 12th largest body of fresh water in the world. • Lake Erie produces more fish than all of the Great Lakes combined. • Lake Erie is the shallowest and warmest of the Great Lakes. • 80% of Lake Erie water comes from the upper Great Lakes via the Detroit River. • The Maumee River is the largest tributary flowing into the Great Lakes, a major phosphorous source. • 11 million people derive their drinking water from Lake Erie. • $1.4 billion is generated by lake fishing and recreation. • The Maumee River watershed is 4.3 million acres.

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A special report from The Press “For several years, he has been going out about every 10 days, collecting water samples and looking at different parameters indicating the health of the lake, including monitoring for different algae. “They’ve been sampling the same locations using the same methods for many years. During the water crisis, they may have thrown in an extra sampling trip or two,” she said. Due to his research, Dr. Bridgeman responded to several media inquiries, and continues to speak on the topic, she said. Public attraction In the days and weeks after the water crisis, the LEC saw a spike in visitors, many of whom wanted to learn more about algal blooms and Lake Erie in general, Lohner said. “Although we typically get more people in the summer because of the number of visitors to Maumee Bay State Park – we’re located on park property – the news coverage about the algal blooms brought in even more,” she said. “We’ve had individuals and families, as well as different community groups, an educational sorority, senior citizen groups, and others who come to take a tour or do an activity.” Tours of the LEC are offered Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. Visitors can stop in any time during open hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. In the public lobby, which was recently renovated thanks to a $15,000 grant from

Women in Philanthropy at The University of Toledo, visitors will find iPads and a computer kiosk that showcase LEC research labs and resources, information about algae, Lake Erie trivia and a live feed from the LEC weather station. There is also a 3-D interactive model of a terraced wetland, displays on native fish, algae and insects, an exhibit on rocks, fossils and minerals and a kids’ corner offering hands-on learning with animal furs, 3-D models, books, puzzles and more. As part of its education and outreach mission, the center hosts monthly public lectures focusing on relevant issues within the Great Lakes region. Lectures are offered September through May (except December). See the schedule of upcoming topics in the series at http://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/lec/. “In the summer, we have a Naturalist Series, which features nature talks and outdoor activities,” Lohner said. “In the past, we’ve had speakers from Nature’s Nursery and the Zoo. We’ve gone out in our pond and done sampling for amphibians, reptiles and fish. We’ve done bug collecting, birdwatching, stargazing and owl-calling, which were really cool.” Throughout the year, the LEC conducts art and photo contests, calling for entries that showcase the nature of the region. The deadline for the 2015 Art Contest is March 30. To learn more about the Lake Erie Center, call 419-530-8360, visit the center on Facebook or follow at twitter.com/lakeriecenter. The website includes copies of the center’s newsletter, as well as a wide range of information about the 2014 algal bloom, and details about the Water Task Force formed by UT in response to the water crisis. Visitors to the website may also make a tax-deductible contribution to help support research, education and outreach at the LEC.

Stone Lab addresses lake’s pressing problems By Tammy Walro Press Staff Writer twalro@presspublications.com On Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 – hours before Toledo issued a tap water ban, Dr. Jeff Reutter was at the Stone Lab on Gibraltar Island in Put-in-Bay harbor addressing Farm Bureau members. “I was explaining how close we had come to a crisis situation in 2013, and what an emergency it would have been if we had gone over the 1 part per billion levels and had to shut down the water treatment plant in Toledo,” recalled Reutter, director of Stone Lab and the Ohio Sea Grant program at Ohio State University. At 6 the next morning, Reutter got a call at his Columbus home from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Before 8 a.m., he had spoken with local members of congress as they headed to Toledo. They were seeking information on the harmful algal bloom that had shut down the water supply to many of their constituents. They knew Reutter, one of the foremost experts on algae in Lake Erie, could give them that information. Reutter, along with some 65 investigators from more than 20 universities or agenciesm work at Stone Lab throughout the year with the goal of addressing the most pressing problems facing the Great Lakes – including harmful algal blooms. They fol-

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Stone Lab staff deployed a state-of-theart buoy designed to provide real-time monitoring of water conditions in Lake Erie’s western basin. (Photo courtesy of OSU, Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab)

low generations of scientists before them who shared the same mission. As Ohio State University’s Island Campus on Lake Erie, the facilities are the center for the university’s research and teaching about Lake Erie. They also serve the Ohio Sea Grant College Program, a base for a consortium of 12 colleges and universities in Ohio that focus on surface water issues. The oldest freshwater field station in the country, the facility has been Ohio’s Lake Erie Lab since 1895. “There’s a lot of history at Stone Laboratory,” Reutter said. “The average age of the structures is 1910.” Since 1990, students have come from 112 different universities to study there, he said. “You can go back through history; go around the country and look at the people who work at U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a lot of them are former Stone Lab students.” Reutter began working on Lake Erie as

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Deeper commitment needed to save lake By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Since Toledo issued a three day tap water ban on Aug. 2 after high levels of microcystin were detected in the city’s water treatment plant, there have been a number of funding initiatives and legislative proposals aimed at addressing the algal blooms in Lake Erie. Last October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Ohio, Michigan and Indiana would share more than $8.6 million in grant funding to deal with the issue. Ohio has received the largest share at $7.4 million. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources received $5.9 million, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency received more than $1.5 million. The grants are part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), which will: • Expand monitoring and forecasting to help drinking water treatment plant operators and beach managers minimize health impacts associated with harmful algal blooms; • Provide more incentives for farmers in western Lake Erie watersheds to reduce phosphorus runoff that contributes to harmful algal blooms; • Improve measurement of phosphorus loads in Lake Erie tributaries. The Ohio EPA is using its $1.5 million in funding to expand Maumee tributary monitoring to measure the success of agricultural conservation practices, according to Dina Pierce, media coordinator at the Northwest District & Southwest District of the Ohio EPA. “To do this, monitoring will be enhanced at 12 sites by installing U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) continuous discharge flow gauges in direct Lake Erie tributaries and four targeted watersheds,” she said. “The gauges will provide the water quality information to track the effectiveness of water quality improvement projects in these watersheds.” The Tri-State Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorus Reduction Initiative, a partnership among Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, was awarded $17.5 million this month by the United States Department of Agriculture, with the goal of helping farmers implement conservation practices that reduce the flow of phosphorus. Banning fertilizer on snow U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, of Ohio, plans to reintroduce the Clean Water Affordability Act, which would direct additional funding to communities in Ohio to eliminate combined sewer overflows, which contribute towards harmful algal blooms. A bill that bans fertilizer and manure from being spread on snow and frozen ground in the western basin of Lake Erie, where they are at risk of running off of fields when the snow melts and flowing into the lake, is also expected to be reintroduced this year in the Ohio Legislature. “We shouldn’t be applying fertilizer and manure on frozen and snow covered

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a graduate student at Stone Lab in 1971. He never left. His knowledge and reputation, and Stone Lab’s storied history of Lake Erie research, made them among the “go to” resources for government officials, media and others way before the Toledo water crisis. “Normally, in a year, I’m asked to speak about Lake Erie and algal blooms somewhere between 75 and 100 times,” Reutter said. “In 2012 and 2013 our work was covered in more than 400 publications. In 2014, it’s going to be in over 500.” In the hectic aftermath of the water ban, staff from Stone Lab took toxin analysis supplies to Toledo offices, where testing supplies were running low. Throughout the crisis, Reutter and research coordinator Dr. Justin Chaffin were in conference calls with Ohio EPA, U.S. EPA, the City of Toledo and Stone Laboratory every three hours. In addition, Reutter fielded a barrage of calls from local, national and international media, including NPR, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NBC Nightly News and MSNBC. “At 10:30 Sunday night, Good Morning America was in my living room in Columbus filming for the next morning,” he said. He also hosted a webinar on harmful algal blooms attended by 150 people that was subsequently viewed more than 600 times on YouTube. To further help inform the community and to reduce and prevent harmful algal blooms through education and outreach, Ohio Sea Grant put together a collection of frequently asked questions on its website, go.osu.edu/toledohab. “That period of a little over a week was crazy –I would like to have to not go through that again,” Reutter said. “I’m sure that would be echoed even more so by people in Toledo who were really suffering in the middle of that crisis.”

ground,” said Dr. Jeff Reutter, Ohio State University’s director of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory. “We should have soil tests for all of the fields to know how much phosphorous is there, and not apply more than is needed.” Last November, State Rep. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) announced $7,350,000 in state funding for the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority’s Healthy Lake Erie Initiative Sustainable Sediment Management Pilot project, which will develop an alternative to open lake dumping of dredge materials in the Toledo Harbor, which has had a negative impact on the health of Lake Erie. The project calls for the dredge materials to be rerouted to a Brownfield site near the harbor for future agricultural use. “It’s important that the state makes all necessary attempts to improve the conditions of Lake Erie,” said Ashford, “whether it be through dredge management, microcystin testing, or manure run-off regulations. The initiative is a step in the right direction to help us protect the long-term sustainability of our state’s greatest natural resource.” Open-lake dredge dumping currently results in approximately 800,000 to 1.25 million cubic yards of sediment being deposited into Lake Erie each year. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will manage the project in conjunction with Toledo, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Natural Resources. Federal manager Researchers who have been studying algal blooms want the phosphorus going into the lake cut by 40 percent. Various projects receiving state and federal funding to address the problem are a step in the right direction, they say. But there must also be targets and goals set for any real progress to be made. And someone has to lead the effort. In the 1960s, the governors of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, New York and Pennsylvania met to address severe pollution in Lake Erie. They set targets to reduce phosphorus from wastewater treatment

plant discharges, industrial waste, and phosphates in laundry detergent. In 1965, Ohio Gov. James Rhodes became a leader coordinating the efforts of all five governors, which led to the successful restoration of the lake. Many point to the current recovery efforts of the Chesapeake Bay on the east coast as a model for Lake Erie to follow. Pres. Barack Obama issued an executive order in 2009 that called for federal agencies to work with nearby states to come up with a recovery plan for Chesapeake Bay, which has been fouled by pollution for decades. Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia were required to provide detailed plans on how to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment flowing into the bay. The U.S. EPA holds the jurisdictions accountable for results along the way. Pollution controls must be in place by 2025. Toledo Mayor C. Michael Collins went to Washington, D.C., after the water crisis seeking a similar executive order for the recovery of Lake Erie. Sandy Bihn, executive director of the Lake Erie Waterkeeper Association, said a coordinated effort, similar to Gov. Rhodes’ leadership 50 years ago, and the Chesapeake Bay recovery plan, is needed. “I would like to see the five Lake Erie governors convene and agree on reductions from each of their states of nutrients and sediments going into the lake. And I would like the governors to work with a federal manager to make that happen,” she said. “A federal manager would pull together all the data and information, and track the progress or lack of progress that we’re making. There’s all this money coming in trying to help the lake. But right now, there’s no overall plan, no targets, and no manager.” Bill Myers, who farms 2,000 acres of fields located three-quarters of a mile from Lake Erie, is worried government officials are reacting to the water crisis by “throwing” money at the problem without a clear sense of direction. “It’s stupid to just take a shotgun and blow it out there and hope something works,” said Myers, who is also vice president of the Lake Erie Waterkeeper Association and president of the Lucas County Farm Bureau. “We should really understand what needs to change, and spend the money there to get the fastest recovery. I’m afraid we’re not doing that. We’re just getting money from the government without any leadership or targets on where it needs to go.” Whether or not there is a coordinated effort to clean up the lake, many agree it will take years to accomplish. “When I look at cleaning up Lake Erie, there’s a lot of work ahead, but it’s possible,” said Tim Davis, a harmful algae specialist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in Ann Arbor, Michigan. “There’s no short term solution. We’re going to be dealing with harmful algal blooms for the next decade. We would love to mitigate the algal blooms next year, but it’s not a reality.”

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The conviction of a third man involved in a 2013 robbery at an Oak Harbor residence has been upheld by the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals. The court affirmed the May 2014 decision of the Ottawa County Common Pleas Court that sentenced Travis Edwards to two consecutive 18-month prison terms for attempted robbery and attempted intimidation of a witness. In December, the appeals court upheld the 11-year and 14-year sentences imposed on Cody McClanahan and Paul Thebeau, III, respectively. The cases stemmed from a Dec. 5 2013 robbery at the home of James Edens, Jr., who was in the home at the time with his sons Jimmy Edens, Ryan DeVincent and Kevin Edens.

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According to court records, Edwards and the other co-defendants entered the home and assaulted James and Jimmy in front of the children, demanded money and smashed cell phones. Edwards was indicted on charges of burglary, aggravated burglary and intimidation of a witness. In March, prosecutors amended two counts of the indictment and dismissed the remaining counts in exchange for Edwards

withdrawing his not guilty plea and pleading guilty. He was sentenced to 18-months on each conviction, which were to be served consecutively, and pay restitution of $570.61. Edwards contended in his appeal that the co-defendants had engaged in the violence at the home and maximum sentences were not warranted in his case, noting the trial court hadn’t taken into account that he had no prior criminal record and didn’t directly inflict physical harm. The appeals court rejected his appeal, finding that under state law a fourth degree felony is punishable a prison term of six to 18 months and the trial court made the required findings at the sentencing hearing and incorporated them into its sentencing judgment entry. “It committed no error in imposing consecutive sentences,� the appeals court wrote.

Genoa men indicted The Ottawa County Grand Jury has returned indictments against two Genoa men in connection with a theft from a Genoa business in October and November of last year. Jeffrey C. Lake, 22, of 22280 W. Hellwig Rd., was charged with one count each of theft and receiving stolen property, both felonies of the fifth degree. Taylor R. Cuevas, 24, of the same address, was indicted on felony charges of complicity to commit theft and receiving stolen property arising from the same incident. Also indicted were: Brandon C. Alliman, 20, who is currently being held in the Ottawa County Detention Facility, was indicted on one count of aggravated burglary, a felony of the first degree, and two counts of abduction, both felonies of the third degree. According to Genoa Police reports, Alliman entered a Genoa residence late last month and attacked the homeowner. Trevor J. Boss, 31, who is also being held in the Ottawa County Detention Facility, was indicted on one count each of aggravated robbery and robbery, felonies of the first and third degree, respectively. According to reports from Oak Harbor Police, Port Clinton Police and the Ottawa County Drug Task Force, Boss robbed the Dollar General store in Oak Harbor on Dec. 21, and Mickey’s Smoke Shop in Port Clinton on Dec. 27. The indictment also contains a grand jury specification that Boss brandished a firearm during the Port Clinton robbery. Summonses were issued for Lake and Cuevas to make initial appearances on Jan. 26. Warrants have been issued for all other defendants.

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“Beat the Heat” Warmer weather may seem very far off, but Humane Ohio wants pet parents to “Beat the Heat” by spaying their female cats in advance of their heat cycles and preventing unwanted litters from being born this spring. Animal shelters commonly refer to spring time as “kitten season” because that is when they receive the largest numbers of unwanted litters that are difficult to adopt. To help reduce the number of homeless cats born this spring, Humane Ohio is offering a special “Beat the Heat” promotion. Thanks to the PetSmart Charities grant, Humane Ohio will be able to spay 400 owned female cats at the special $20 rate during February. Spaying a female cat by four months before the first heat cycle offers health benefits, including a reduced risk of certain reproductive cancers and infections. The “Beat the Heat” rate, which is less than the non-profit organization’s normal low-cost spay price, is available to all residents of Ohio and Michigan. Cat parents who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the “Beat the Heat” promotion when they schedule their appointment. Availability is limited. Visit www.humaneohio.org or follow Humane Ohio on Facebook at www.facebook.com/humaneohio for more information or call 419-266-5607 to schedule an appointment.

Free tax help Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) Mobile Benefit Bank will offer free tax filing assistance to residents of Lucas, Wood, Fulton and Ottawa counties from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates and locations: • Thursday, Feb. 5: Genoa Public Library, 602 West St., Genoa; • Saturdays, Feb. 7, March 7 and April 4: LAWO Offices, 525 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Note: on weekends, free parking is available on downtown streets. Clinics are open for single filers whose adjusted gross income is less than $65,000 or joint filers whose adjusted gross income is $95,000 or less. Call 419-724-0030 to schedule an appointment. Those attending must bring a photo ID (i.e. Ohio driver’s license, state ID card); all income forms (W-2s, 1099’s, etc.); birth dates and Social Security number(s); last year’s tax documents; expense records (1098 forms, charitable contributions); and child care provider’s EIN or SSN.

Tax forms advisory The Harris-Elmore and Genoa branch libraries recently received notification that the Internal Revenue Service. because of budget cuts, will only be shipping forms for the 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ schedules. No instructions will be shipped to the libraries. Patrons may view and download forms from IRS.gov/forms, or call 18008293676 or email IRS.gov/orderforms to request forms to be delivered by mail. Patrons are welcome to use library computers to find and print forms, or make copies from a notebook containing reproducible forms. The fee for printing is 15 cents per copy. Mobile Benefit Counselors from Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc., will be available at the Genoa Branch Library Thursday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a tax clinic. The service is free of charge for eligible filings. Please contact Ed Newman of the Benefit Bank at 4199302367 or enewman@lawolaw.org to make an appointment.

Rail crossing meeting Sen. Randy Gardner, who represents Ottawa County in the state senate, and Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Levorchick will co-host a public forum on issues relating to blocked railroad crossings Monday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Allen-Clay Joint Fire District headquarters, 3155 N. Genoa Clay Center Rd. Local government officials and fire and safety personnel will be on hand to address questions and provide input on the subject.

Demolishing the last smokestack Demolition crews continue to take down the third and final smokestack at the former Toledo Edision power plant on Front Street, East Toledo. The city's original plan was to keep the smokestack and turn it into a lighthouse motif, but decided the structure was too small. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

Village of Oak Harbor finances debated again By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press Tensions over recent financial missteps left Oak Harbor Village Council on edge Tuesday night. Councilwoman Donna Wendt-Elliot kicked off the lively debate by accusing Mayor Bill Eberle of being aware of the Northern Manufacturing departure and not informing council sooner to plan for the financial hit. The mayor announced at the first meeting of January that Northern Manufacturing, one of the only major industries within corporate limits, will be moving most of its Locust Street operations to Lakewinds Industrial Park where it will consolidate with its other operations. A new tax abatement program initiated by Ottawa County helped move the project along. “I hate to start the year out with derogatory comments. But I’m frustrated,” explained Wendt-Elliot, who said a number of people had told her the mayor knew about the issue months ago. “We need to do something now,” she added about creating a similar Community Reinvestment Area for tax abatement that will make the village competitive. The village is on track now to create a zone of its own that will benefit both commercial and residential improvements, the mayor said. Eberle then defended his actions, noting that he had not received official notification from the county until Dec. 2. Northern leaders had talked about tax abatement with the village in the fall, he said. But it simply came down to the Smith family decision that three factories spread out in central Ottawa County were no longer practical. They opted, he said, to move where the company can expand. They even had sale offers from abutting property owners in Oak Harbor but decided to go another way with their business plan. As far as waiting after notification to alert council, Eberle said he did that “out

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of respect to Northern. We did not drop the ball here.” In the final days, Salem Township trustees had not yet approved the tax abatement zone and “Northern did not want their project jeopardized,” he said. He also insisted he could not find a valid reason to discuss the issue in executive session. Councilwoman Sue Rahm took issue with that. She claimed the vote on the health insurance and other items could have gone a different way had council been aware of the pending move and revenue loss. Council approved the health plan with little changes other than premium increases that were going to force a $50,000 hit the village agreed to absorb. “You are missing the point,” WendtElliot insisted. “There is no communication.” “Donna,” the mayor said sternly. “I could not tell you that Northern was leaving the village.” Northern is not the only issue but it punctuates the problem, she said. The mayor later outlined ways to rev up communication between council and residents. A community newsletter is nearly complete and the village website is under reconstruction. The website revamp will let residents do things like get zoning

applications on line instead of physically walking to the administration building. Adam Snyder, a landlord in the village, stood and defended the mayor. He acknowledged there was probably little he could do in this case and was bound to maintain a certain amount of privacy for Northern. However, the village itself has not always been business friendly in its actions, Snyder claimed. He pointed to the high electric, sewer and water bills. He also gave examples of reported nasty comments made to business owners. “The only thing left is the 66 businesses through the Water Street area,” Snyder said. The village needs to give them more attention, he added. “If we are running short in Oak Harbor, maybe we are making bad decisions,” Snyder said of the financial strife mounting over the last three years. Rahm took the opportunity to question Eberle about the mayor’s decision to give workers the day off after both Christmas and New Year’s Day, essentially giving them a four-day weekend. “Yes I did,” the mayor said. “It has been done for years.” Rahm said the personnel policy dictates people need to work the day before or after a holiday to receive holiday pay. As for the extra day, they all have earned vacation time. Let them use that, she said. “My feeling was it was tradition,” the mayor said again. “It’s getting to be a tradition to be broke in the village,” Rahm countered. Eberle noted he tried to lift morale among employees who have not received any of their step raises in two years because of budget problems. “It was a nice gesture,” Rahm said but the village budget can’t keep absorbing these added costs and expect to stay afloat. “I think they would be grateful to have a job rather than a day off.” Cuts need to made, Rahm said. “Am I the only one that sees that?”

Hunting season dates submitted to wildlife council The 2015-2016 small game hunting seasons were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Jan. 14, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunting season date proposals are prepared by the ODNR Division of Wildlife and maintain many traditional opening dates. Proposals concerning Ohio’s whitetailed deer hunting season will be presented at the next council meeting on Feb. 11. Proposed 2015 hunting season dates are: • Sept. 1 - Squirrel and dove hunting • Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov.1 -Youth small game hunting seasons statewide • Nov. 6 - Cottontail rabbit, ring-necked pheasant and bobwhite quail The proposed open counties for quail hunting remain the same as last season: Adams, Athens, Brown, Butler, Clermont,

Clinton, Highland, Jackson, Meigs, Montgomery, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Vinton and Warren. • Nov. 10 - Fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum and weasel hunting and trapping • Oct. 12-Nov. 29 - Fall wild turkey Proposed 2016 hunting season dates are: • April 18-May 15 – Spring wild turkey • April 16-17 – Youth wild turkey The council will vote on the proposed rules and season dates after considering public input. Open houses to receive public comments about hunting, trapping and fishing regulations and wildlife issues will be held March 7 at the Division of Wildlife District One, District Two, District Three and District Four offices, as well as the Greene

County Fish and Game Association clubhouse in Xenia. Comments will also be accepted online at wildohio.gov. The online form will be available until March. Directions to the open houses can be found at wildohio.gov or by calling 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543). A statewide hearing on all of the proposed rules will be held at the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s District One office on March 19, at 9 a.m. The office is located at 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus, O. 43215. Council meetings are open to the public. Individuals who want to provide comments on a topic that is currently being considered by council are asked to register at least two days prior to the meeting by calling 614-265-6304. All comments are required to be three minutes or less.

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Bay Area Credit Union posed a challenge to community members in 2014 – save $280,000 in loan interest and help local charities. The community saved a total of $343,801.26 in loan interest and, as a result, three local charities will receive a total of $8,000. The Community Challenge is an annual campaign that strives to save the community money while benefiting local charities. This year’s campaign ran from April 23 to Dec. 31, 2014, and had four participating charities – Jerusalem Township Food Pantry, James “Wes� Hancock Oregon Senior Center, Vail Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center and Toledo Animal Shelter. “We are overwhelmed by the success of our first community challenge. We were able to save more for our members and donate to three worthy charities, which is what our credit union philosophy is truly about,� Val Strickland, Marketing Director of Bay Area Credit Union, said. “We helped over 100 members save on their loan interest by refinancing them at better rates.� Community members voted for the charity to receive the largest donation. First place, Jerusalem Township Food Pantry, will receive $5,000. Second place, Vail Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center, will receive $2,000, and Third place, Toledo Animal Shelter, will receive $1,000. “We are so honored to be able to help all of these charities. Any donation truly goes a long way, and we know our money is going to a great cause and helping a lot of people and animals in need,� Strickland said. For more information on the 1st Community Challenge or to get involved, visit www.BayAreaSaves.org.

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Sheriff will provide dispatching By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Seven months after hearing a proposal from Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn to have his office handle emergency dispatching service for Lake Township, the township trustees have agreed to contract with him. The trustees Tuesday approved a resolution to contract with the sheriff for four years at an annual cost of $88,003. The contract will go into effect April 1. A contract the township has with LifeStar is scheduled to expire at that time. Under that agreement, the company staffs the township’s Lemoyne Road dispatching facility and answers calls for the township, including the villages of Millbury and Walbridge and City of Rossford. Rossford late last year opted to contract with the sheriff’s department and Walbridge council is close to approving an ordinance to have the sheriff provide the service. Police Chief Mark Hummer said it wasn’t economically feasible for the township to provide its own service and he didn’t receive replies from Perrysburg Township and City of Northwood for requests for bids for them to provide the service. The contract with LifeStar is for $262,000 a year and costs were apportioned between Rossford, Walbridge and the township based on call volume. Those three entities and City of Northwood had been studying the formation of a regional dispatching format but the sheriff’s offers appear to be lower than what it would cost to fund a regional system. “In an ideal world we would provide our own service,� Chief Hummer said, adding that “economies of scale� make that option impractical. “If there were a way we could justify it to the taxpayers I’d be up here pitching it,� he said. Fire Chief Bruce Moritz also said he fa-

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vored a regional system but with Rossford pulling out it wasn’t feasible. A resident, Henry Buzza, who recently retired from the Lake Township Fire Department after 53 years, questioned the capability of the county’s dispatching system. Buzza said he was monitoring 9-11 calls from his home last weekend and heard some confusion among dispatchers handling calls for a fire in the Village of Pemberville. In June, Sheriff Wasylyshyn presented a proposal to the township trustees and said his department’s communication division is staffed by 16 full-time dispatchers working 12-hour shifts. There are four dispatchers working per shift, including one supervisor. It costs the county about $65,210 a year for a full-time dispatcher, he said. If department personnel receive pay raises, those costs would be passed through to the entities contracting for the service. In other business, the trustees agreed to pay $8,075 to the City of Perrysburg for the township’s share of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant that the city, township, cities of Northwood and Rossford and Perrysburg Township jointly received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Perrysburg was the lead agency for the grant. Chief Moritz said the township’s share will be used to purchase an antenna structure registration system site that will allow the township to not have to pay user fees to Lucas County for its 800 megahertz radio system. The township has been paying about $15,000 annually, he said.

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Court Log Oregon Municipal Court • Cynthia Lynn Garcia, 232 Heffner, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, $50 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. • Joseph T. Buehler, 21420 W. Holts, Genoa, $142 court costs and fines, polluting state land or water. • Cynthia Lynn Garcia, 232 Heffner, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, petty theft. • Lamar Rashaud Robinson, 252 Graham, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $337 court costs and fines, possession of drugs. • Perry Martin Bishop, 20906 Lemoyne, Luckey, 180 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 40 days suspended, license suspended two years, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Christopher Maurice Cross, 1933 Metz, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended one year, $746 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Ronald T. Davies, 1491 Sabra, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended one year, $796 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Steven L. Schermerhorn, 2148 Woodford, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, receiving stolen property. • Jesecca Lynn Burgess, 2447 Ridgeway, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 10 days suspended, $337 court costs and fines, domestic violence. • Michael L. Joseph, 133 N. Norden, Oregon, 30 days CCNO, 24 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct. • Larry Jermaine Johnson, 6371 Garden, Maumee, 180 days CCNO, 150 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, passing bad checks. • Markella Monique Lawrence, 420 Elizabeth, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense.

Obituary Constance Julia (Boyle) Gallup Constance Julia (Boyle) Gallup, 82, of Elmore, Ohio d i e d T h u r s d a y, January 15, 2015 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, Ohio. She was born February 19, 1932 in Boston, MA to the late Walter and Eileen (Gilligan) Boyle. She attended the Cambridge High & Latin School in Cambridge, MA. Following 27 years of service, she retired from the Luther Home of Mercy, Williston, OH. She was also a Cub Scout Leader in El Paso, TX for four years. Constance truly enjoyed making a day of shopping. Sometimes being the only one in the store keeping it open. Survivors include her husband, Charles F. Gallup of Elmore; daughter, Connie (Mark) Frey of Gibsonburg, OH; sons, William (Charlene) O'Connell of Swanton, OH; Kevin (Wendy) O'Connell of New Smyrna Beach, FL and John Gallup of Elmore, OH; sister, Louise Caiazzo of Wells, MA; stepchildren, Gary (Babette) Gallup of Perrysburg, OH; Rhonda (Stan) Duncan of Woodville, OH; Karon Gallup of Perrysburg, OH and Phillip Gallup of Maumee, OH; grandchildren, Michael, Tara, Stacy, Kyle, Kevin, Kara, Zachary, Brian, Nathan, Kaylar, Brendan, Boston, Luna, Breanna, and Spencer; great-grandchildren, Nolan, Alivianna, Scarlett, Emerson, Gibson and Hudson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William O'Connell; brother, Walter Boyle, and sister, Mary O'Hare. Arrangements were handled by Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Elmore-Genoa Chapel. Funeral services were held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elmore, with the Rev. Mark Wentz officiating. Burial followed at Westwood Cemetery, Woodville, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.crosserfuneralhome.com

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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Szozda

The Press Poll

Do you think the Patriots intentionally cheated by deƀating the game balls?

What do you think is the main source of phosphorus that feeds invasive algae in Lake Erie? Faulty septic systems Outdated water treatment plants Farm fertilizers Dredging James Egan Flint, MI "I don't think the Patriots as an organization would put themselves in jeopardy but as far as individuals go, yeah! I think they would. Everyone cheats and I do think it affected the outcome... Brady could handle the ball better."

Joshua Crosby Toledo "If both teams got to use the deƀated balls then I'd say it was fair but since they don't I think they cheated and they don't deserve to win. I think cheating is unnecessary and I don't believe cheaters should win!"

Anita Villegas Toledo "I don't think that they cheated. I think they are a very good team and I personally hope they win the Super Bowl."

Jacob Estrada Toledo "I do believe the Patriots intentionally deƀated their footballs. It's not an accident that almost every single football they had was deƀated and this isn't the ſrst time there has been a dilemma where their integrity has been in question."

Tionna Jackson Toledo "The New England Patriots should be disqualiſed from the playoffs. They don't deserve the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl. The Patriots are known for cheating and they should be penalized for it!"

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Seemingly never-ending crisis

Arab Spring didn’t end support for friendly despots For a moment, four years ago, it seemed that dictators in the Middle East would soon be a thing of the past. Back then, it looked like the United States would have to make good on its declared support for democracy, as millions of Tunisians, Egyptians, Bahrainis, Yemenis, and others rose up to reject their repressive leaders. Many of these autocrats enjoyed support from Washington in return for providing “stability.” Yet even the collapse of multiple governments failed to upend the decades-long U.S. policy of backing friendly dictators. Washington has doubled down on maintaining a steady supply of weapons and funding to governments willing to support U.S. strategic interests, regardless of how they treat their citizens. Four years after Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, for example, the country once again has a president with a military pedigree and an even lower tolerance for political opposition than his predecessor. Mass arrests and hasty convictions of political activists — over 1,000 of whom have been sentenced to death — have reawakened the fear that Egyptians thought had vanished for good after Mubarak was ousted and democratic elections were held. When the Egyptian military — led by now-president Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi — de-

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posed the democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, the Obama administration wavered about whether it would suspend military aid to Egypt, which U.S. law requires in the case of a coup. Yet despite some partial and temporary suspensions, the U.S. government continued to send military hardware. Now that Sisi heads a nominally civilian government — installed in a sham elec-

tion by a small minority of voters — all restrictions on U.S. aid have been lifted, including for military helicopters that are used to intimidate and attack protesters. As Secretary of State John Kerry promised a month after Sisi’s election, “The Apaches will come, and they will come very, very soon.” In the tiny kingdom of Bahrain, meanwhile, the demonstrations for constitutional reform that began in February 2011 continue, despite the government’s attempts to silence the opposition with everything at its disposal — from bird shot to life imprisonment. Throughout it all, Washington has treated Bahrain like a respectable ally. Back in 2011, for instance, just days after Bahraini security forces fired live ammunition at protesters in Manama — an attack that killed four and wounded many others — President Barack Obama praised King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s “commitment to reform.” Neither did the White House object when it was notified in advance that 1,200 troops from Saudi Arabia would enter Bahrain to clear the protests in March 2011. Since then, there’s been a steady drip of troubling news. A State Department report from 2013 acknowledged that Bahrain revokes the citizenship of prominent activists, arrests people on vague charges, tortures prisoners, and engages in “arbitrary deprivation of life.” (That’s bureaucratese for killing people.) And what have the consequences

been? Back in 2012, international pressure forced the United States to ban the sale of American-made tear gas to Bahraini security forces. And last August, some U.S. military aid was cut off after the regime expelled an American diplomat for meeting with members of an opposition party. But that’s it. Delaying shipments of tanks, jets, and tear gas amounts to little more than a slap on the wrist when the Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy remains headquartered outside Bahrain’s capital. And Bahrain’s participation in air raids against the Islamic State has only strengthened the bond between the regime and the White House. Indeed, the crisis in Iraq and Syria has breathed new life into the military-first approach that has long dominated Washington’s thinking about the Middle East. Any government willing to join this new front in the “War on Terror” is primed to benefit both from American largesse and a free pass on repression. People power in the Middle East must be matched by popular demand here in the United States to shake the foundations of our foreign policy. With a new year upon us, it’s our turn to face down fear and insist that another path is possible. Amanda Ufheil-Somers is the assistant editor of Middle East Report, published by the Middle East Research and Information Project. MERIP.org. Distributed via OtherWords.org.

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You have the power to attract people and circumstances into your life. This happens either intentionally or inadvertently. You can utilize conscious strategies to attract what you want. If you don’t, your subconscious may work to attract those things you don’t want. Which approach you use is your choice. You attract what you think about. Your self-talk influences your thoughts. Are you aware of what you are attracting? Do you say to yourself, “Why do these things always happen to me?” You have to look closely at the cause and effect relationship you may be creating. Only think about the things you want. Don’t think about things you want to avoid. For example, concentrating about being healthy is a good approach because “healthy” is the focus of your thoughts. However, when constantly saying to yourself, “I don’t want to get sick,” sick is what is constantly heard by your mind. Ironically, the result of this avoidance strategy is actually attracting sickness. Thinking about what you want to avoid is a common approach. It’s very easy to change it to a positive strategy by always phrasing your intentions to state what you want to attract. Your mind strives to bring your focus to reality. It doesn’t pay attention to qualifying phrases such as, “don’t want.” Maintain a conscious awareness of your thoughts. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. Substitute thoughts of avoidance with thoughts of attraction. Practicing this positive intention is highly effective. Your expectations impact what you attract. For example, expecting health

and happiness yields the opposite results of expecting sickness and unhappiness. Expectations are influenced by experience. The tendency is to expect more of whatever you are used to. This creates an endless cycle which can only be broken by expecting different results. Do you expect good things? Do you expect all will work out? Or do you expect a constant barrage of problems? Your mind is always working on strategies to enable you to meet your expectations. Good expectations or bad, your mind attracts without discrimination. How you deal with problems also impacts what you attract. Do you believe there is a solution for every problem or are you

adept in finding problems in every situation? People actually create problems through the firm belief of their existence. Of course problems exist. When you are focused on solutions instead, the answers you need are attracted. Fixating on fears often attracts the very things you are afraid of. This process creates an endless cycle which reinforces your fears. Then, when your fears materialize, you become even more afraid. This produces an obsession fueled by your self-fulfilling prophesy. An attitude of abundance attracts more of whatever you feel you already possess. Conversely, a mindset of lack repels whatever you would like to attract. This is a frustrating predicament. How do you attract what you need when you don’t have enough of it? The key is cultivating an attitude of gratitude. When you are grateful for what you do have, you put your mind into attraction mode. If you are resentful for what is lacking, you mind slips into repelling mode. Desperation blocks attainment. Regardless of where you are right now, be thankful for the positive elements in your life. Take a close look at what you are now attracting. If you are unhappy with your findings, make a commitment to change your outlook. If you believe you can alter your outlook, you will. If you are convinced you can’t, you won’t. Since there is a proven relationship between your thoughts and attraction, changing your thoughts is a prerequisite to attracting more of what you desire.

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Economy on a steady roll but beware of the water issue The local economy is slowly improving, but if we don’t clean up Lake Erie we doom ourselves. That was the message six public officials brought to members of the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce at their annual State of the Communities Breakfast, Thursday at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Bernie Quilter, Lucas County Clerk of Courts, started the meeting off on a positive note. He cited court statistics have shown a steady increase in the economy since the Big Recession of 2007-2008. Vehicle sales, both new and used, which had hit a low this century in 2009 at 101,337, increased to 122,606 in 2014. It was the fifth straight year for an increase. At the same time, foreclosures, which had hit a high of 8,113 in 2009, have shown a steady decline to 4,138 in 2014. “The sad thing is when you add up the numbers more than 17,000 foreclosures were filed since 2006,” he said. “That’s like driving through the City of Oregon, part of East Toledo and a little bit of Northwood where everyone here lost their homes. The foreclosure crisis did not discriminate. It was not just the inner city. It was Oregon. It was Sylvania. It was Monclova. It was a virus that spread real quick.” This economic rebound has also had a positive effect on families. Divorces, disso-

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pretreatment to combat the toxic algae that caused Toledo’s water crisis in August. “We are the place that got it right about algae last year, but some of that was being good and smart and some of it was being lucky…We want to make sure Oregon is the best example along the lake and make sure we are not dumping nutrients into the lake,” he said. The other is a continued focus on Navarre Avenue, which Beazley called the “Main Street of our region this side of the river.” The goal is to make Navarre safer, more attractive and easier to access for consumers. Beazley also said the city will start engineering for a north-south connector for the city’s bike trails. It will run north from Brown Road to Seaman along the power line easement adjacent to Walmart on Navarre. Bob Anderson, Northwood city administrator, said demolition of the Woodville Mall is progressing and the city is working with two owners, one on the east coast and one on the west coast, to tear down the remaining two buildings. He also said the building that once housed Hills Department Store on the corner of S.R. 51 and S.R. 579 has been sold. Ed Kolanko, Walbridge mayor, said the biggest news in his village was secur-

ing $300,000 to $350,000 in grants for roads and parks. Anthony Reams, president of the Toledo Metropolitan Council of Governments, reminded members that the economic recovery could be negatively impacted if we don’t take care of the environment. He said, “Maumee Bay State Park was built as a flagship park for the state system. In the early years that beach was closed up to 50 days a year. But, because folks got together to make major improvements to septic systems, to ditch flows to retention areas, last year it (the beaches) closed about 14 times. That’s what happens when people get together to work on these problems. That was fecal matter, now our problem is the algal blooms and phosphorus.” Reams said TMACOG is working with its government members to address the phosphorus issue. “We have fresh water. Twenty percent of the fresh water on earth is in the Great Lakes…But, to put it in perspective, if I’m sitting in Dallas, L.A. or Seattle and trying to relocate a business and I hear about Toledo’s water system being shut down, I’m not going to turn a page and say but it’s okay to go to Walbridge or Oregon, I’m eliminating the entire region.” Comment at zoz@presspublictions.com

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Education Published fourth week of month.

Woodmore graduate Zak Avers Super Bowl-bound Zak Avers is going to the Super Bowl. The 21-year-old Elmore native, a senior at Ohio State who has never even attended an NFL game, will not only get to see the Feb. 1 extravaganza at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., in person, he’ll be right down on the field. Avers, a 2011 Woodmore graduate who will earn a bachelor’s degree in sustainable plant systems with a specialization in turf grass science from OSU in May, was chosen by The Toro Company as this year’s winner of the annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. Avers will be on hand at Super Bowl XLIX to assist the grounds crew in preparation for the game. Since 1967, Toro has partnered with the NFL in providing equipment to prepare the game field and multiple practice fields leading up to the Super Bowl. Toro and the NFL established the Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program in 2003 in order to “recognize one student who has shown exemplary skill in turf management.” The program encourages emerging sports turf professionals to practice their craft by assisting the grounds crew for the NFL’s signature event. The winner of this year’s Toro training program was announced on Nov. 21, and Avers got the call. “I saw an unknown name come up on my phone,” he said, “and I knew that was the day they were going to announce the winner. It was 5:40 p.m. I had almost given up. The phone rang and they asked how I was doing. I said ‘pretty good’ and they said, ‘Well, we’re going to make your day a little bit better” – and they sure did.” Avers said he heard about the Toro program last year, but he didn’t feel he was qualified enough to enter. “This year I felt, ‘yeah, I should do that,’ ” Avers said. “I filled out (the application) and talked with my professors. I wait-

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ed anxiously to get the call.” Every applicant who entered the Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program had to undergo an extensive application process. Avers said he penned a a 500-word essay “on where I see myself going in the turf management industry, how I got there and how I plan to continue to go farther with my goals.” Avers also got a letter of reference from his “boss” in the Ohio State athletics department, Brian Gimble. Avers is a member of OSU’s turf management team that works on all of the fields around campus. “Pretty much any natural or synthetic surface that Ohio State practices on is part of our crew,” Avers said. “My essay (to Toro) flowed pretty free. I like writing and I enjoyed writing it. I felt pretty confident in it. Everybody else’s confidence in me is what boosted my confidence. When the call came, I almost drove the truck through Kroger’s front door.” Avers became interested in turf management a few years ago, when he helped his parents, Steve and Peggy, with their

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small local mowing service (G.V.V.B.). Peggy also runs an ice cream store in Elmore, and Steve works full time at a machine company. “I helped them with that (G.V.V.B.) as a job making money,” Zak said. “The more I worked, it became more than just a job. It became a passion. I wanted to do my best to make a lawn look good with just a mower and a string trimmer.” In addition to his work at Ohio State, Avers was head turf specialist at Schedel’s Arboretum and Gardens in Elmore, and he has also completed internships at Scotts Lawn Service and with the Arsenal Football Club in England. Avers said he called just about everyone he knew after Toro informed him that he was going to be a part of the Super Bowl turf management team. “Over the next four hours I was calling all my next of kin to tell them what happened,” he said. “My mom was super excited. I think she just about cried. She might have been more shocked and excited than I was.”

Avers, who will fly out of Columbus for Arizona on Jan. 24, will have his air fare and room and board paid for by Toro. He said he will be one of about 25 sports turf managers from various professional levels, including the NFL and Major League Baseball, in charge of getting the University of Phoenix Stadium field ready for the Pro Bowl on Jan. 25. “I’ll be on the turf crew, just like all the professional managers,” Avers said. “They said they’re going to throw me right into the mix. I will work the Pro Bowl and then we’ll rip up the end zones and the center of the field, because they’ll have different logos. We then replace the sod and put the new logos on (for the Super Bowl) and keep it looking that way from whenever we get it done until the Sunday of the game.” Peggy Avers said that when Toro officials contacted her son, “They told him to bring lots of work clothes and he wouldn’t need much else, because it pretty much takes them the whole week to prepare that field. It sounds like he will actually be doing a lot of work on the field while also meeting a lot of very important people in his field.” In a statement, Dale Getz, CSFM, sports fields and grounds sales manager at Toro said, “This is a very high-level training experience for young turf professionals. We are proud that our partnership with the NFL continues to provide great exposure for emerging professionals in the turf industry, and continues to provide opportunities to further develop their skills.” Avers, who recently returned from the National Sports Turf Managers Association convention in Denver, will have plenty of stories to tell when he returns from Arizona next month. “This will be the first professional football game I see, and it will be the Super Bowl,” he said. “I’ve been joking that my career will only go down from here.” Avers said he has a job lined up as a technician for the Northwood branch of Scotts Lawn Service after graduation.

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Exhibit tells of Lincoln’s Civil War Constitutional challenges “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” a traveling exhibition opening at the Owens Community College’s Terhune Art Gallery on Jan. 29, examines how President Abraham Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War – the secession of Southern states, slavery and wartime civil liberties. Lincoln is widely acknowledged as one of America’s greatest presidents, but his historical reputation is contested. Was he a calculating politician willing to accommodate slavery, or a principled leader

justly celebrated as the Great Emancipator? The exhibition provides no clear answers, rather, it encourages visitors to form a nuanced view of Lincoln by engaging them with Lincoln’s struggle to reconcile his policy preferences with basic American ideals of liberty and equality. Visitors will gain a more complete understanding of Abraham Lincoln as president and the Civil War as the nation’s gravest constitutional crisis. “We are delighted to have been selected as a site for this exhibition,” said Steven Culbertson, Ph.D., professor of Communications, Humanities

and Languages at Owens. “Each section of the exhibit features information about a different aspect of Lincoln’s presidency and helps visitors understand why Lincoln’s struggle with the Constitution still matters today.” The National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office organized the traveling exhibition, which was made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): great ideas brought to life. The exhibit, based on an exhibition of

the same name developed by the National Constitution Center, is comprised of informative panels featuring photographic reproductions of original documents, including a draft of Lincoln’s first inaugural speech, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment. “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” will be on display until March 4. For more information, contact the Terhune Gallery at 567-661-7081.

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Gibsonburg High School January Student of the Month!

Alayna Morelock Alayna has a GPA of 4.0 and is ranked 1st in her class. She is a member of Key Club and is involved with “Building Communities Together” through Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce. Alayna, daughter of Angie & Jeremy Morelock, plans to become an orthodontist but has not yet decided on a college.

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Alexandria Viola Alexandria has a GPA of 4.12 and is ranked 5th in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, Choir, Spirit Squad and Limelight Staff. She also participates in volleyball and basketball. Alexandria, daughter of Diane & Tony Viola, plans to attend the University of Toledo to major in Nursing.

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Rebecca has a GPA of 4.53 and is ranked 2nd in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, People Inc., Marching & Concert Band, Choir, Musical and 4-H. She also participates in Weightlifting and several Church Youth Groups. Rebecca, daughter of Diane S and the late Ronald M. Lang, plans to attend Bowling Green State University to major in Biology and minor in Preveterinary Medicine.

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Ashley Folley Ashley has a 4.06 GPA and is ranked 13th in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Students in Action, Spanish Club, TriM and band. She also participates in cheerleading and works backstage at musicals. Ashley, daughter of Larry & Christine Folley plans to major in sports medicine then earn her doctorate in physical therapy.

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Cardinal Stritch, First Solar develop internship program Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School has teamed up with First Solar to give students a head start on preparing for careers in the field of engineering. The two have agreed on an internship program that has students from Stritch spending five days alongside engineers at First Solar. The experience gives students the opportunity to see firsthand what an engineer does throughout the day. The internship also gives CSCHS students a chance to enhance the skills they learn in their engineering classes at the school, which are part of the STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) initiative. “This is a great chance for our students to get real world experience at one of the top engineering companies in the Toledo area,” said Tim Zale, the STEMM Coordinator at Stritch. “The feedback we have received from students and First Solar has been very positive and we can’t wait to continue this relationship.” Students interested in the internship program must complete an application – just like a real job – and write a short essay explaining why they want to be a part of the internship program with the Perrysburg-based company. The applications and responses are then reviewed and the top candidates are selected for the program. “First Solar is proud to partner with Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School in this endeavor,” said Jay Lake, manager of Manufacturing Training at First Solar. “It is our hope that partnerships such as this will strengthen our bond with the community that we live and work in. Additionally, it is a privilege to enhance the learning of these skilled students and ultimately cultivate Northwest Ohio.”

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Listen to your student’s concerns From The American Counseling Assoc. Most children will sometimes say things like, “I don’t like school,” or “The teachers don’t like me” or “I’m just no good at math.” Parents tend to ignore such comments as just part of the usual school complaining. But there are times when what your child is trying to express may be a deeper problem and one with which he or she really needs help. It’s important to look for signs like declining grades or grades below expectations that may signal very real problems. Younger children find it hard to say, “I’m confused” or “I’m feeling inadequate.” Preteens and teenagers are often reluctant to admit they’re struggling because it makes them look bad exactly when they’re trying to appear more adult, responsible and in control. So instead of saying, “I need homework help,” it comes out as “I hate school” or “My teacher is out to get me.” When such comments are frequent, they shouldn’t be ignored. Nor should other clear signs of real problems. When a child is reluctant to discuss school, seems angry or hostile about homework and studying, or demonstrates a lack of motivation or confidence, these are all signs that complaints about school may have a real basis. Students in such cases may refer to themselves as stupid or incapable of doing the

work. They are often withdrawn, hostile to school-related questions, very defensive and afraid of criticism. When such symptoms appear an important first step is to let your child know you understand and empathize with the difficulties being faced. Try talking about your own school struggles, offering academic assistance, and complimenting cooperation and progress in order to rebuild confidence. If you find you can’t effectively assist with homework or studying, and many parents can’t, consider a qualified tutor to help overcome the academic problems. Your child’s school counselor should be able to recommend a tutor, but can also help in other ways. He or she has seen similar problems and has the training and experience to offer assistance on how best to help your child. They may even have alternative explanations, from the school’s perspective, on why your child is struggling. School can and should be a positive and enjoyable experience for almost every student. Being alert for when a child is asking for help, even though indirectly, can bring not only better academic success but a happier, better balanced child. “Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Direct comments and questions to ACAcorner@ counseling.org or visit www.counseling.org.

Woodmore will host open house Woodmore Local Schools will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Sunday, Jan. 25 to celebrate the completion of the new Preschool-8th Grade Building at 800 W. Main St., Woodville. The public is invited to the event, which will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. A groundbreaking was held May 30, 2013 to begin construction of the new school on the property next to the old elementary building.

The preschool through sixth-grade began classes in the new building on Jan. 5; the junior high will begin their classes in the new building at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. “There are still a few finishing touches to be done, but we look forward to invited guests and people from the area joining us on Jan. 25 to celebrate this milestone event,” said Superintendent Linda Bringman.

Owens nursing graduates More than 70 Owens Community College students recently received pins from the Nursing Department for their academic achievements. Registered nurse pinning recipients included Amanda Davis and Heather Stewart, of Northwood; Brittany Fisher of Helena; Alaina Haubert, of Genoa; Alexa McNamee of Walbridge and Anthony Sopko, of Genoa.

Academic honors Ohio Northern University: Katherine Hotz, of Millbury. Ohio State University: Zachery Avers, Austin Cech, Benjamin St. John, Matthew Zatko, of Elmore; Jonathan Belsky, Angelita Zacharias, of Genoa; Andrew Angelone, Lacy Nagy, Nicole Wallace, of Gibsonburg; Caroline Miller, Israel Vento, of Lindsey; Jordan Giesler, of Graytown; Rachel Helle, of Martin; Lauren Oberlin, of Millbury; Nicholas Johnson, Zachary Priesman, Thomas Rhodes, Nikolas Shay, of Oak Harbor; Emily Whitmore, of Walbridge; Bryan Kuhlman, Zachary Lucas, of Woodville. Terra State Community College: Bradley Bringman, Alexandra Jagielski, Ashley Jagielski and Floyd Miller, of Elmore; Andrew Cantrell, Jessie Delventhal, Shelby Granger, Trent Halbeisen, Brittney Hall, Crystal Leavitt, Kristie Seem and Alicia Villarreal, of Gibsonburg; Makayla Kiser, Kristi Krotzer and Amanda Shammo, of Helena; Kara Branum, Jessica Dotson, Brandi Hartlage, Maya Inlove, Anne Libben, Sara Lipstraw, Samantha Wilkins and Kassandra Woolley, of Oak Harbor; Amy Duty, of Rocky Ridge; Stephanie Emerine and Laif Thorbahn, of Woodville.

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Oregon Schools Foundation plans annual fundraiser The Oregon Schools Foundation (OSF) will hold their annual dinner dance and auction fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at St. Michael’s Centre, 4001 Navarre Ave., Oregon. During the event, dubbed “Frost Fest,” Oregon school students trade their books and pencils for white gloves to serve dinner and dessert to guests as a way to give back to the community. Funds raised support the Foundation and its many initiatives including classroom grants that bring innovation and creativity to the classroom. In 2014, the foundation OSF worked with school district leaders to determine other areas to provide assistance, including possible initiatives that will expand elementary art programs, kindergarten readiness, the introduction of a new student welcoming program and high school course relevancy training. “This is an exciting time as we look at ways to expand our initiatives to benefit the students of Oregon Schools directly,” said Brent Shimman, president of the Board of Trustees. “As our community and alumni become more aware of the Foundation’s mission and goals, our hope is to continue to be able to expand our support to the areas of need.” The evening will include dinner and dessert by Michael’s Gourmet Catering, a silent auction, raffles, dancing and door prizes. As one of the founders of Oregon Schools Foundation and owner of Michael’s Gourmet Catering, Michael Armstrong is excited to witness the progress that the Foundation has been able to make. “It’s fun to see the connection when both businesses and individuals that want to support the students, get to do so and have the opportunity to designate that gift,” he said. The lead event sponsor is Mercy St. Charles Hospital. Through a new collaboration with Oregon City Schools and Mercy, The Mercy Health Care Center at OCS opened Nov. 11 on the Clay High School campus and has been providing pediatric services to the students of Oregon and the pediatric population of the surrounding area. Call 419-696-5533 for more information. Tickets to Frosh Fest are $40 each or $320 for a table of eight. Donations of auction items are being accepted. Call Amy Hansen at 419-836-1161 or email OregonSchoolsFoundation@gmail.com for tickets or more information.

Oregon students will be the servers for the evening at “Frost Fest,” the Oregon Schools Foundation’s annual fundraiser set for Jan. 31 at St. Michael’s Centre in Oregon. (Submitted photo) $500 to be used for tuition to two high school seniors who are pursuing a college degree in a field related to theatrical arts through The Richard and Darlene Garand Scholarship. Scholarships will be given to the two applicants who best meet or exceed the following requirements: • High school senior with a GPA of 2.5 or better; • Attending an accredited college in the fall of 2015 with a major or minor in a field related to theatrical performing arts (theater, music, dance, theater production); • Must have theater experience (on stage or backstage) and must have been involved in at least one Oregon Community Theatre production, regular season or children’s summer theatre. The scholarship money must be used for tuition. Applications are available online at oregoncommunitytheatre.org. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. Awards will be announced by April 1 and presented at our spring show.

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Waite senior guard Ramiah Henry leads the Toledo City League in scoring at 20.3 points per game, so you would think the Indians are winning right? Instead, 17th-year coach Manny May’s Indians just got their first win of the season at Woodward on Jan. 16 after opening with 12 straight losses. However, this is quickly becoming a much different team. That is because Henry’s teammates are starting to believe in themselves, too. “The team is coming along,” May said. “I think they are starting to trust one another and going out and believing in what they are taught and doing that on the floor. As a player, (Henry) has done everything that we have asked her to do to be a four-year leader and playing varsity Division I basketball.” Henry scored a season high 35 points against Scott, but it was a loss. She is surrounded by two players who stand six feet tall or better, and the team has other legitimate scoring threats. During the win over Woodward, a team that defeated Waite early in the season, Henry was not the only player in double figures. “We relied on her so much early in the season to shoot the ball, dribble the ball, pass the ball, rebound the ball — every facet of the game, that everybody is starting to add on to it now,” May said. “I think some people who might be watching the basketball games might think she needs some help, and so I think it settling in for a lot of them that, ‘Hey, we need to start helping her out,’ and I think we’re starting to turn the corner on that. “They are getting better. They relied on her before to give her the ball every time. She passes them the ball, they pass it right back to her. I think now they are looking for their shot, they are looking to contribute, to set good screens, to go to the basket. Our post men and guards are driving to the basket and playing team defense. The biggest thing is they were working on it, but ultimately, they have to get better and feel good about themselves.” It’s a mutual relationship on the court that is starting to pay dividends, and its Henry who initiates the trust. “She (Henry) has led them to places where she’s saying, ‘Hey, I trust you to make good shots. I’m trusting you to do this. I’d like you to trust me, but I also need you to score for me.’ I think that’s the feeling she is giving off to her teammates.” Of course, it’s affected Henry’s stats — some for the better, some for the worse. Last year Waite finished 7-15 (4-6, CL) and Henry averaged 11.2 points, 8.1 assists, and 2.9 steals. This year, Waite is 1-13 overall and 1-7 in the City. Her scoring average has nearly doubled, but because of her role on defense her steals are up to about five per game. However, she has dropped in assists to 4.5, but May believes that number will start going up now. Although she is 5-foot-8, her 7.7 rebounds are third in the City. May believes Henry, a 3.0 student, will definitely play college basketball somewhere, with the priority on an NCAA Division I school. “Once she gets her bases covered, the sky is the limit because she can pass, she can shoot, she can do the little things,” May said. “So, she can do the things she needs

Waite senior guard Ramiah Henry scores some badly needed points in the Indians' non-league loss to Clay at the Eagles' field house. (Press photo by Scott Grau/ to do at the next level. The point is all the other added things have to come in. I already know that people are taking notice of her.” By playing collegiately, Ramiah would be following in the footsteps of her older sister, Kre’ana Henry (2013 Waite grad), who is a 6-0 sophomore forward for Moberly Area Community College (Mo.), where she majors in accounting. May says Ramiah has gotten to this point with her offseason work and the help of former Waite players. “She is a gym rat, bottom line,” May said. “She is a product of the north end, Emory Leverette Junior High School, and she came to Waite High School the last four

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her and others this past summer, and she has worked tirelessly with him,” May said. “She has always worked hard. She is very attentive to what I say and she goes out and does it.” While Waite is not having the season it had when the Indians reached the D-I state championship game in 2010, the program still celebrates numerous graduates who have moved on to the next level or beyond. May guarantees it will continue with this year’s team. Taylor Works (2014) plays for Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Mich., Shareese Ulis (2007) is a graduate assistant coach at the University of Detroit, and 2014 Florida State graduate Natasha Howard (2010) is playing in Israel this winter while she prepares for her second season with the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. “Kids are still coming out as products of this environment and going somewhere. Some others have had the opportunity to play college basketball, but have not taken advantage of that,” May said. “All of our kids have been working somewhere and striving to do something professional-wise. They are either part of furthering their education or part of an entrepreneurship in another way to doing things, so they are all doing great things.”

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Genoa senior wrestlers Brandon Bates (31-4) and Devon Dunbar-Cannon (16-1) finished 9-0 at the Gold Medal Duals at Waite High School. At far right, Waite wrestler Dylan Rathbun, shown with Coach Shane Kokensparger, had the fastest pin — nine seconds. (55-24) and Westerville Central (42-18). The two losses were to Waite and Napoleon (55-12). Genoa will next be in action at home on Jan. 28 as they host the opening round of the Division III state dual meet wrestling tournament.

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“He has tools defensively behind the plate and offensively as a left-handed hitter. We are looking forward to seeing him in an Owens uniform.” Last spring as a junior at Genoa, Wolfe batted .280 (24 for 82) with 15 runs, three home runs, 25 RBIs, and five stolen bases and he was an Alan Miller Jewelers second team All-Press selection in voting by area coaches and media. Last summer, Nick became a second generational family member to play for Coach Don “Chopper” Schmeltz Pemberville American Legion team. His father, Eric, played for Freedom Post 183 in the late 1980s. Casey Gose, a former teammate of Wolfe’s at Genoa, is a freshman on the Owens baseball team this spring. As a Genoa senior last spring, Gose batted .345 (29 for 84) with 24 runs, two homers, 19 RBIs and 15 SB and was first team All-Press.

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Next for Rockets’ Andrea Cecil — catching career mark By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com

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For many basketball programs, you can count on one hand the amount of players that finish their career with at least 1,000 points. Accomplishing such a feat requires incredible skill, talent, a first-rate work ethic and good teammates and coaches as well as some luck. For those who are fortunate enough to reach the 1,000-point plateau, nearly all of them do so in their senior year. Last week, Oak Harbor junior forward Andrea Cecil joined that elite company when she scored 36 points in the Rockets’ come-from-behind 79-58 victory over Edison, giving her 1,005 career points. She officially joined the club on a drive to the basket late in the fourth quarter. She also broke the program’s singlegame scoring record of 35 points that was previously held by Kelly Kretz and had stood for 33 years. Before her career is over, Cecil will almost certainly break the career scoring record of 1,152 points, currently owned by Amy Klavinger. For her accomplishment, Cecil was honored before Oak Harbor’s game on Saturday against Huron. Cecil, who has committed to play basketball collegiately at Bowling Green State University, joins three other players, Jan Harvey (Class of 1981), Alison (Golnick) Wolf (1990), who is currently the school’s assistant principal, and Klavinger (1986) as the Rockets’ only 1,000-point scorers. A gym rat, Cecil can often be found at one of Oak Harbor’s basketball courts during her free time, a sign of her work ethic. “Andrea works very hard at her craft,” Oak Harbor athletic director Drew Grahl said. “If one of our gyms is available in the summer time or during the offseason, it’s a good bet that she will be in there working on her game. It is people with that type of drive that you are very happy to see accomplish great things. “She is a competitor. She hates to lose. She has committed herself to the game and puts a tremendous amount of time and effort into basketball and that hard work is paying off.” Oak Harbor coach Tom Kontak, who was named the Division III Co-Coach of the Year in Ohio last season, says his star players means a lot to the team. “Selfless is a good word to describe her,” Kontak said. “Andrea is our go-to player, and it’s been that way since her sophomore year and that’s put a lot of pressure on her. She scores points and has been very successful doing that. She provides leadership for the team. “She’s our go-to player and our most recognizable player. She’s helped put Oak Harbor girls’ basketball on the map and

Oak Harbor 6-0 senior Andrea Cecil (3) is doubleteamed by Genoa sophomore Emily Edwards (12) and senior Christy Dazley (20). (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/ HEHphotos.smugmug.com) given us statewide exposure.” Always one to credit others, Cecil is quick to turn the tables and praise her teammates and coaches. “It’s a great accomplishment, but I couldn’t have done it without the rest of the team,” Cecil said. She also spoke highly of Kontak, who took over at Oak Harbor during her freshman season. “He’s by far the best coach I’ve ever had,” she said. “I know he’d do anything for me. He’s not just a great coach. He’s a

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Two starters down, and Johnson picks up the slack By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Woodmore girls’ basketball lost two key players to injuries, but the Wildcats are holding steady under the play of its only two remaining seniors, hot shooting 5-foot-9 forward Mackenzie Johnson and 5-7 guard Jordan Williams. “We’ve been on the unfortunate end of the injury bug, Kristin Allemenious, she’s one of returning seniors, had a season-ending shoulder injury in our first scrimmage,” seventh-year coach Kyle Clair said. “One of our other starters, Jordan Grzegorczyk, tore her ACL last week, so she’s out. We’ve had to do some readjusting, and we’ve looked toward Mackenzie and Jordan to carry the load for us and make the adjustments. “This is a real close knit group. Jordan Williams, our perimeter threat, and Mackenzie feed off each other with their inside-outside game. That’s been nice for us,” Clair continued. Johnson says she and Williams are up to the challenge. “It’s been a rough season. I think in the end we’ll pull it together,” Johnson said. “We’ve had to change some things with all the injuries that have been happening.” Johnson is shooting a remarkable 50 percent from the field (56 for 113), 44 percent from behind the arc (15 for 34). 86 percent from the free throw line (12 for 14), and 52 percent from inside the arc (41 for 79). She leads the teams in scoring (12.6 per game) and rebounding (7.2). She scored 26 against Rossford and was shooting well when the Wildcats downed a previously undefeated Ottawa Hills team. “Offensively, she kind of realized that she still needs to be an aggressive player as we’ve gone through the season. She’s picked us up offensively and put up some big numbers for us. She’s having a career

Mackenzie Johnson (right) with her graduated sister and former Woodmore athlete Jessica Johnson, from Mackenzie’s Facebook page. year in points, rebounds, and shooting 50 percent from the field, so she’s doing a real nice job,” Clair said. With two players out, Johnson knows it’s her role to score even more if the ‘Cats want to win. “I try to set a goal for each game to get a double-double game,” Johnson said. “I like to challenge myself to do that every game. This year, I’ve had to step up in rebounding and hope I keep getting better at that.” The injuries have left an already undersized team even more undersized. The tallest players remaining are Johnson and sophomore post Makenzie Hoffman, who stand 5-9, which doesn’t help when the Wildcats face a team with a six-footer.

“The kids who are getting the minutes in place of those (injured) are sophomores who are getting their first taste of varsity time. So, it’s kind of learning on the run here,” Clair said. “It’s one of those things where we want to get healthy by the time tournament time comes around. We at least want to get some of our bumped and bruised girls back to 100 percent,” Clair continued. “Every league game we play, it seems like it is really competitive and it comes down to the fourth quarter with three minutes left or so, and it’s always tight. We’ve got to come out on the winning end on some of those, but I think that experience in those competitive league games is going to help us when we

get close to tournament time.” So, when Johnson took the night off because of a sore back in Woodmore’s 6338 Northern Buckeye Conference loss to Genoa (11-3 overall, 6-1 NBC) Tuesday night, it showed. Sophomore guard Lily Rothert was the only ‘Cat in double figures with 10 points while Haley Pickard put up 27 and Erica Harder added 15 for Genoa. Johnson plans to rest one week, and then it’s back to the court picking up where she left off. Even though Woodmore is 5-7 overall and 2-5 in the NBC and she’s dealing with her own “bumps and bruises”, she will still be a force to be reckoned with. This is nothing new to Johnson. She has been getting significant minutes with the varsity since her freshman year, “It’s been nice just seeing her development from her freshman up to senior year. She’s improved every single year,” Clair said. “She’s a very unselfish player. She started out the season this year in kind of a distributor role, trying to get everybody involved.” Now in her fourth year as a varsity player, Johnson has learned to be a leader. To demonstrate the respect she gets, Johnson was voted captain by her teammates her junior and senior years. “Keeping the stats and the production on the court in mind, it’s the leadership in the locker room. She pulls kids aside and talks to them, is enthusiastic, and it’s like an extension of a coach on the floor,” Clair said. Johnson began playing organized basketball in the fourth grade, and even though her team is not above the .500 mark, this is where she’s rather be her senior year. “I really love my team,” Johnson said. “I love how unselfish we all are and how we all work together really well. I’m glad to be a senior on this team we have now because I feel like I can trust them. I feel like whatever I do, they will follow me, and they trust me back.”

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Tony Guerra’s leadership keeps Hagan motivated By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com

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Senior Nate Hagan wants what his coach, Antonio Guerra, already has. Hagan, who grew up in East Toledo and whose parents, Chuck and Jen, are both Waite High School graduates and former standout athletes, didn’t get the chance to wrestle for the Indians after Toledo Public Schools disbanded wrestling following the 2009-10 school year. Wrestling returned to the TPS schedule last season, but Hagan was busy etching his name into the Central Catholic record books after winning the Division II state title at 132 pounds. The fact that Waite didn’t have a wrestling program for three years did not affect Hagan. He said he was going to compete wherever Guerra was coaching. Guerra, a four-time City League champion and two-time state qualifier at Waite, went on to win two NCAA Division II titles (2006, ‘07) at the University of Findlay, where he is tied for the most wins (123) in school history. Guerra is in his fourth year as the head coach at Central Catholic. “I’ve been wrestling with Tony since I was 6 years old,� Hagan, 17, said. “He went through the East Toledo Wrestling Club. I watched his college career, and he came back and taught camps with the head coach at Findlay. When I found out he was going to coach in Toledo, I was pretty set at going wherever he went. Whatever school he went to, I was going to go to. “He’s always been looking for the best for me and tried to make me that much better. He was a two-time national champ from Toledo, and I’d like to be the third one. Hopefully more than two, if not four times.� Hagan has moved up to 138 pounds this season, where he is 16-5. He has 120 career wins and counting, and is in his second year as a team captain for the Irish. “He’s a very dedicated kid,� Guerra said. “He’s been around wrestling for a long time. He’s disciplined and a hard worker. He’s a good motivator for the other kids as well, not only vocally but in the way he

Defending Division II state champion Nate Hagan takes on defending D-I state champion Richie Screptock from Clay. (Press photo by Scott Grau/TRACsports.org) prepares and the way he trains. He’s a great role model for a lot of other guys. He deserves all the recognition he gets. He puts in the work and he gets the results.� Hagan has already signed on to wrestle a Edinboro (Pa.) University, which competes at the D-I level in wrestling, next season. “They’ve been one of the top 10 Division I programs for a number of years now,� Guerra said. “Nate will fit in perfectly there.� Hagan said choosing a school before the start of his senior season was a relief. “It was a weight off my shoulders,� he said. “It felt good to know all the hard work finally paid off, getting me to college and to the next step in my sport and in education to further my life.� Winning a state title last year took a load off as well. Hagan was a district champion as a sophomore, but the Ohio High School Athletic Association refused to let him compete at the state tournament because of a skin infection. “That (title) meant the world to me,� Hagan said. “I knew I could win a state ti-

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over Hagan. Screptock also beat Hagan by one point at the Super 32 Tournament over the summer in North Carolina. “He’s always good, and I’m good, and it’s just a battle of the styles, really,� Hagan said. “Every time we wrestle each other I feel like it makes us both better, win or lose. We both give each other 100 percent all the time. I like the close, hard matches like that.� Hagan, who now lives in West Toledo, honed his wrestling skills at a young age at the East Toledo Wrestling Club. He said he competed at the club from age 6-14. “That’s where I learned pretty much everything,� Hagan said. “It was just family over there. Everybody I wrestled with over there, I talk to them to this day. They helped me become a man and taught me good life lessons.� Hagan, who also plays soccer at Central Catholic, has an opportunity to become the first four-time Three Rivers Athletic Conference champion this season. He can also become Central’s second two-time state champ, joining Alex Mossing. “He’s motivated to continue to get better and to definitely go out and capture another state title,� Guerra said. Hagan, the youngest of four children – his brother, Anthony, wrestled at Start – won’t be an underdog at the state tourney this year. He is the projected state champion. “I just want to go one match at a time and just get better each day in the practice room,� Hagan said. “My big goals are to become the first four-time TRAC champ and win another state title.�

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Big point funds coming to Attica Raceway Park in 2015 By Brian Liskai Special to The Press Liskai2x@roadrunner.com To celebrate the 10th year of the current ownership of Attica Raceway Park and to reward the dedicated race teams who entertain throughout the summer, ARP Promoter John Bores is going to pay out some big bucks in 2015. The point fund will be $63,000 to be divided up among the four weekly divisions at Attica Raceway Park. “We wanted to do something special for our 10th season at Attica to show our appreciation to our race teams and fans that support us each week,” said Bores, who has been responsible for many, many improvements at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” venue over the past 10 years. • The O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints will battle for a $30,000 point fund with the champion getting $10,000. • The Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models’ point fund will be $20,000 with the champion taking home $7,500. • The Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints will be battling for $10,000 with the champion earning $3,000. • The Fremont Fence Dirt Trucks’ points fund will be $3,000 with the champion getting $600. The complete point fund is on the track’s website at www.atticaracewaypark.com Contingency sponsors will be announced at a later date. Also, Attica Raceway Park will stay

Nate Dussel (1) and Dustin Dinan (6) in side by side 305 spring car racing action at Attica Raceway Park. (File photo courtesy of Action Photos) on Friday nights in August after coming back from the Attica Fair on August 21 and August 28. “This will help the race teams that are committed to other tracks and point races that normally race on Saturday nights,”

said Operations Manager Rex LeJeune. The 2015 racing season kicks off March 27 with a rain date set for March 28. The complete 2015 schedule will be released soon. For information, visit www. atticaracewaypark.com.

Renegade Sprints Attica Raceway Park has aligned with the 410 cubic inch sprint car series for the 2015 season. The Renegade Sprints will compete at the third-mile oval in Attica on April 3-4, June 19 and Sept. 4-5. “We’ve been taking our time seeing how things played out,” Attica Raceway Park General Manager Rex LeJeune said. “Due to recent events in the last week or so and getting word from a lot of the drivers that they wouldn’t be coming to Attica for a lot of races, it’ll be in the best interest of our fans to go in a different direction.” Easter Weekend will showcase the April 3-4 races known as the Spring Nationals. “We’re looking forward to a good relationship with the Renegade Sprints and bringing the best races we can to our race track,” Attica Raceway Park Promoter John Bores said. “We’re looking for a good 2015 as we kick off the season with two big days of our Spring Nationals.” June 19 was the slated Ohio Speedweek date and the Sept. 4-5 events are on Labor Day Weekend. “From what we were reading and hearing they had a good turnout and the fans enjoyed the shows,” LeJeune said of the Renegade Sprints events in 2014. “They did some creative things with the fans and the teams. The nucleus of drivers has been around our area for a long time and we want them to be a part of our race track.”

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Taco Bell eyes Oak Harbor for new restaurant By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press A proposed Taco Bell for downtown Oak Harbor prompted concerns among village councilmembers about traffic congestion at the village’s busiest intersection. News of the likelihood of a Taco Bell store being built next to the BP station at the corner of Water and Locusts streets (Ohio 19 and Ohio 163) surfaced during the administrator’s report discussed at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Administrator Randy Genzman said the land had been sold recently but he did not know the name of the new franchise owners. The land is currently held in a trusteeship and a trustee began the preliminary permit paperwork. “We won’t know who the owners are until they file the rest of their paperwork,” he said. It was one of several changes underway in the downtown landscape discussed during the meeting. Beck Oil also recently bought the former Kurt’s BP station at 101 E. Water St. and has leased the land to another agent, Genzman said. The previous owner retired in December. Permit requests also indicate that a photography studio is going in at a former salon site and that a medical professional plans to set up shop in the former Fehlhaber photography studio store. Councilman Jon Fickert was glad to hear people are willing to invest their time and money by opening new businesses in the downtown. Still, the proximity of the new Taco Bell store worried safety committee chairwoman Jackie Macko. The new restaurant will be located almost directly across from the McDonald’s restaurant. “I have concerns about traffic and un-

derground infrastructure but I can’t do anything about it,” Genzman said. In the fall, Macko expressed concern about the multiple vehicle tie-ups at the intersection. She wondered if it were possible to get the Ohio Department of Transportation to install turn lanes to ease congestion at the heavy trucking route. Genzman and Police Chief Steve Weirich both noted that talks with ODOT over the years accomplished little because of a number of problems associated with the landlocked intersection. As an alternative, is it possible, Macko asked, to get an easement at the back of the property to make another exit available? “I have heard they are reviewing that but the village has not been involved in the discussions,” Genzman said. He added he would like to see an extension of Mill Street that would help shift the burden off the main street. More trains Think the number of temporary train stops have gotten out of hand in Oak Harbor? Get ready for even more. Norfolk Southern Railroad officials recently informed village officials of plans to send another 35 trains daily down the tracks through Oak Harbor. “That’s in addition to the 115 (daily) that go through here now,” Genzman said. Train delays of several hours especially in the past year have prompted a number of safety concerns. Water line expansion Landlord Adam Snyder renewed his plea that the village leaders give up their claim to the properties south of the Veterans Memorial Bridge so that the county can service them with Ottawa County Regional Water.

“The 17 people just outside of the village are still using well water,” said Snyder, who owns some of the properties between the bridge and the bowling alley. Snyder said he began his quest for system water more than eight years ago and the village has done nothing but prolong the measure. He even provided a petition signed by residents and property owners. “All the council has to do is give up their rights,” Snyder said. BEC Consultants recently evaluated the water and sewer situation for those properties, Genzman said. It’s now in the hands of the village utilities committee. Fickert wanted to know the cost estimates. Genzman said he did not have the specific cost estimates available during the meeting but would get them for council members. Snyder insisted the county could do the project faster and cheaper than the financially-strained village based on figures he was given by the county several years ago. “I would like to see those figures,” Fickert added. Annexation proposed Council had its first reading for the annexation petition of Haywood Farms, LLC. The land is located near the front entrance of Oak Ridge Drive on the east side of town. Blausey remembered Councilmembers bowed their heads in silence to remember former mayor Jeanne Blausey. Blausey, 75, was the first and only woman mayor of Oak Harbor. She died Jan. 8. Blausey served on village council before being elected mayor in the late 1980s.

Ford Escape leads the way as dealers post 10.1% gain New car sales in the Eastern Maumee Bay region increased 10.1 percent in 2014, according to Autoview OnLine, a data management firm that captures registration information from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The increase follows last year’s increase of 7.8 percent. The seven local dealers sold 4,037 units compared to 3,666 units in 2013 and 3,397 in 2012. The top selling Ford was the Escape, supplanting the Fusion in 2013 while the Silverado 1500 and the Ram truck led the Chevrolet and Dodge brands respectively. Autoview statistics are compiled from the following dealers: Dunn Chevy-Buick and Mathews Ford of Oregon; Baumann Chevrolet and Baumann Ford of Genoa; Keller Chevrolet of Gibsonburg; Rouen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep of Woodville and TriMotor Sales of Oak Harbor. Meanwhile, Lucas County Clerk of Courts Bernie Quilter released county wide figures for new car sales which show new vehicle sales increased 11.7 percent to 26,669 compared to 23,872 units sold in 2013. The high mark for the new millennium in Lucas County was 31,916 vehicles sold in 2000; the low mark was 18,997 sold in 2009.

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Opportunity knocks Angela LeForce, Esq. has joined the law firm of McKean & McKean. LeForce will serve as an associate attorney with a focus on domestic relations and real estate law. She becomes the fourth attorney at McKean & McKean. She became certified to practice law in Ohio in

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At the clubs The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce has elected its board and officers for 2015. They are: Dianne Mortensen, president; Ann Mann, past president; Dr. Bill Kegerize, vice president; Tim Davies, treasurer and Marsha Lee, secretary. Jenny Caughorn is the media person and Cheryl Grosjean the merchants liaison. Board members are: Leeann Dufendock, Deb Angelbeck, Holly Farrell and Rebecca Booth.

People Grant applications sought The Ottawa County Community Foundation, a public charitable organization created in 1999 by the citizens of the community to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the Ottawa County area, is accepting applications for grants for 2015. Interested nonprofit organizations may check out grant guidelines, which are available on the Foundation’s website, www.ottawaccf.org. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 16. In 2014, the foundation presented 88 scholarships, with a total value of more than $87,000 to deserving students. In addition, more than $26,000 was distributed to 23 nonprofit organizations. At its organizational meeting held Jan. 15, Mary Coffee, of Oak Harbor; Jon James, of Graytown, and John Madison, of Port Clinton were re-elected to three-year terms on the foundation board of directors. They join 11 other continuing members on the board. The 2015 officers include Joy Roth, president; Dr. Derrill Hablitzel, vice president; Marcia Jess, secretary, and John Madison, treasurer.

Pastor installed Pastor Bill Holsopple was installed Jan. 11 at Lakewood Church of the Brethren, Lemoyne Road in Millbury. He was installed by John Ballinger, Northern Ohio Church of the Brethren District Executive. He comes to Lakewood from Central Mennonite Church in Archbold. Pastor Jess Engle, Pastor of Central Mennonite Church and mentor to Pastor Holsopple, gave the morning message, “Who Is This Guy?” A welcome dinner for Pastor Holsopple and his family and friends was held after the Sunday-morning worship service.

Police Beats Lake Twp. Crime log – Police on Jan. 6 charged Jaclynn Stevenson, 22, Northwood, with criminal trespassing. Police said she had been warned to stay away from a residence in the 5000 block of Woodville Road. • Police charged Janet L. Dela-Hamide, 32, Toledo, with operating a vehicle while impaired and possession of drugs after a Jan. 16 traffic stop. Police said they found a bag of suspected marijuana in her vehicle. • Timothy M. Metroff, 26, of Northwood, was charged with theft after cash was reported missing from a residence in the 4000 block of Frey Road. • Earl Weidner, 37, Perrysburg, was charged with criminal trespassing Jan. 14 after police received a complaint of someone riding a snowmobile across a field along Pemberville Road. • The Sunoco fuel station on Moline Martin Road on Jan. 16 reported someone drove off without paying for 15.5 gallons of gasoline. • A resident of the 29000 block of Kearsley Drive on Jan. 17 reported jewelry missing.

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Card Playing the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m. at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State St. Elmore Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Thurs. of the month at 11 a.m. at the Elmore Library. Call 419-862-2482 for info. Storytime for Preschool-Age Children Wed. at 11 a.m. Call the library at 419-862-2482 for more info. Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tues. & Thurs. at noon. Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before. Blood pressure & blood sugar checks the 4th Tues. of the month; bingo the 4th Tues. of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874. Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. Saturday shoots will resume in May. Questions: 419-392-1112.

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

Genoa All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast Jan. 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Genoa American Legion Post 324, 302 West St. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and applesauce. Kids’ meals available. For info, call 419855-7049. Genoa Branch Library activities include: Preschool Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Lego Club (ages 6 and up) the last Tues. of each month from 4-5 p.m.; Adult Craft Class Mon. from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Book Discussion Groups 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. (evening group) and 3rd Thurs. at 9:30 a.m. (morning group). For info, call 419-855-3380. Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs visit the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. the 3rd Wed. of the month from 4-5 p.m. Children may practice their oral reading skills by reading aloud to the dogs. Sponsored by the Friends of the Genoa Library. Moms are Be YOU-tiful in Christ Christian Mom’s Group meets every 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month through May in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hall, 204 Main St., Genoa. Free childcare available. For info, contact Patty Greenhill at 419862-0128 or pattijsd@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Christian Moms Group of St. Boniface and Our Lady of Lourdes. Genoa Senior Center 514 Main St., serves lunch Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. (call 419-855-4491 for reservations). Card playing Mon. & Wed. at 12:30 p.m.; blood sugar checks offered the 2nd Wed. of the month; bingo Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., hours are Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects. Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.1 p.m. 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 Bookworms Book Club meets the last Thurs. of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Gibsonburg Branch of Birchard Library. The Bookworms will meet for light refreshments and good discussion about a book that members chose at the prior meeting. For info or to reserve a copy of the book, call 419-6372173. 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 home-delivered meals available. 419-637-7947.

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Ottawa Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities Monthly Board Meeting Jan. 26, 5 p.m. at the board office, 235 N. Toussaint South Rd. Meetings are open to the public. For info, call 419-898-0400. Event to Benefit Oak Harbor Masonic Lodge #495, Feb. 9, 3-9 p.m. at Kozy Corners restaurant. Lodge members will serve as waiters. Ten percent of meal and beverage purchases will be donated to the lodge. For info, call Andrew Haley at 419898-5552. Ottawa Co. Board of Elections Meeting Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. at the board office, 8444 W. SR 163, in the Veterans Memorial Building. Bingo Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., St. Boniface Parish, 215 N. Church St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Early birds at 5:30 p.m. Food for Thought Food Pantry at Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel, 11805 W. SR 105, the last Wed. of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: 419-707-3664.

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Euchre Tournament Feb. 7, 1 p.m. until finished, VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St. $10 entry fee includes lunch. Cash prizes for first, second and third place. Fourth place wins free entry to next tournament. Sponsored by the Men’s Auxiliary. Walbridge Branch Library, 251 N. Main St., offers the following programs: Family Storytime – Tues. at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Arts & Crafts (kids of all ages) – Tues. 5 p.m. All programs are free. Call 419-666-9900 or visit cdpl.org.

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Woodville Township Trustees will meet the 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month at 7 p.m. in the Fiscal Office at the Woodville Township Fire Station, 321 East Main St. The township has filed its Annual Fiscal Report for fiscal year 2014 with the Auditor of State. The report is available for public viewing at the Woodville Twp. Fire Station, 321 E. Main St. Woodville Public Library, 101 E. Main St., offers Storytime, Mon. at 7 p.m.; Lego Club (K-6), 1st Sat. of the month, 10-11:30 a.m. WSOS Woodville Senior Center, located in the Woodville Twp. Fire Hall, is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and is open to ages 60 years and older. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 419-8493636. Home-delivered meals are also available.

Ag Notes Easement purchase program sponsor chosen Black Swamp Conservancy will serve as a sponsor organization for Ohio’s Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program, or LAEPP, a program operated by the Department of Agriculture. As a non-profit land trust, the Conservancy is dedicated to protecting and conserving natural and agricultural lands in northwest Ohio. Since beginning work with LAEPP in 2002, the organization has worked with landowners to protect thousands of acres of Ohio farmland. Through the LAEPP, a farmland owner sells development rights through a legal document called an agricultural easement, a three-party voluntary land conservation agreement of the landowner, the Department of Agriculture, and the Conservancy. Agricultural easements re-

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Luckey Library Story Time for ages 3-7 every Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music & crafts. Lego Club (K-5th grade) Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. No registration required for any of the programs. Home delivery of library materials to home-bound Luckey residents is available by calling the library during regular hours at 419-833-6040. Food Pantry open to the public the last Wed. of the month, 1-3 p.m. & the last Thurs. of the month 6-8 p.m., Main St. & Krotzer Ave. Contact local church offices for info.

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quire that the current owner and all future owners of the property use the land mostly for farming, in perpetuity. According to LAEPP guidelines, a farm is defined as a contiguous tract of land, meaning all parcels must touch one another to be considered part of the same farm. Parcels that that are separated only by a road, ditch, stream or river are considered contiguous. This year, the state has allocated $658,302 for LAEPP in Northwest Ohio. The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s LAEPP page can be found at www.agri. ohio.gov/divs/FarmLand/FarmLand.aspx?div=Farm_AEPP_Index.htm. More information about Black Swamp Conservancy is available online at www. blackswamp.org.

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Waterville Historical duplex for sale. Spacious 2-3 bedrooms, appliances, storage, separate yards, additional storage available in barn. 419-261-3949

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3 Bedroom Home, New Carpeting, Fresh Paint, Large Back Porch, C/A, Gas Heat, 2 Car Garage, Big Yard. $1,100/mo., + utilities, + deposit, Pets additional, No Smoking. 419-704-1136 Agent Owned

3 Bedroom Ranch Out building, 1 acre, Oregon Schools For Sale/Rent, 1566 Coy Rd. 419-691-3049

606 W. Yeasting St. Gibsonburg Possibilities in Gibsonburg on this .298 acre city lot. Call Karl 419-680-4627.

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Wilkins Real Estate Auction Real Estate Minimum Bid: $12,000 Saturday...January 31, 10 am Auction Site: 210 S. Luther Street, Risingsun, OH Has potential for a rental or a first time home buyer, great location, large back yard, great neighborhood, walking distance to Stores, Schools & Churches. Montgomery Twp., Wood County, School dist.: Lakota Schools $2,500 down, day of auction, TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: non- refundable with balance due at closing and upon delivery of guaranteed certificate of title and deed in approx. 30 days. Taxes pro-rated at closing. Property will be sold “as-is� condition. For full pictures of this property go to Auctionzip.com-Auctioneer ID#1911 Attorney-W. Alex Smith/Mahaffey & Associates, Sylvania, Ohio Estate of Nora L. Wilkins/Probate #2014 1411 Executor Wayland Wilkins, Dayton, Ohio

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CLEAN! 2 Bedroom Mobile Home! $500/mo. + Deposit Non-Smoking/No Pets Credit Application Required Deluxe Park/Walbridge 419-666-3993 CLEAN! 2 Bedroom Mobile Home $500/mo. + deposit & utilities 1 dog up to 15 lbs. + pet deposit Non-smoking Credit Application Required Walbridge 419-666-3993 East 2-bedroom, 1-story house, offstreet parking, enclosed rear porch, storage shed, near St. Thomas, no pets, $475 plus deposit/utilities. 419367-3561 East side, 2 bedroom upper, $425/mo., No Pets, Nevada/Dover area, Clean! 419-836-9870 or 419276-2840. East Side- 2 or 3 bedroom house, $550/mo. 419-932-0503 East Toledo (Oswald Street) 2/3 BR upper non-smoking unit. Includes appliances, water and trash services. Excellent references and proof of employment required. No pets or smoking. $400/mo., $300 deposit, plus utilities. 419-898-1382 or 419261-9724. EAST TOLEDO 2-bedroom lower, $400/month 3-bedroom upper, $425/month 2-bedroom, upper $425/month plus deposit and utilities, appliances, no pets 419-691-3074 EAST TOLEDO 2-Bedroom Upper duplex driveway/garage, W/D hookup, $425./mo. + utilities. 1.5 Bedroom Ranch Twinplex $395/mo + Utilities Other 2 bedrooms available 419-698-9058 East Toledo 3-bedroom, LR, DR, basement & garage, $625/month plus utilities. 419-697-0611 or 419-344-8711 East Toledo, Berry Street- 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Basement, 2.5 Car Garage, Fenced Yard, $625/mo. +Utilities, Deposit $250. Ryan: 419-344-7620 East Toledo, Forsythe near Navarre, 2 bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, W/D hookup, fenced in yard, $475./mo., + $475. deposit. 419-283-0778 East Toledo, Sheldon Street, 2bedroom house, new carpet, fresh paint, no pets, $550/month. 419-6931822 Elmore, 931 Fremont Street 3-bedrooms. 1.5 bath, attached 2-car garage. No pets/smoking. $1150/month plus utilities/security deposit. Available February 2, 2015. 419-862-2417 Free Cable, Cordoba Apts. 1 bedroom, close to Owens College and Crossroads Shopping center, 419-381-0600 or 419-873-1647 Genoa-in town, 2br, 1ba, 1 car garage, frig./stove, no pets/smoking, $750/month plus utilities and deposit. 419-559-7698 GIBSONBURG- 3 bedroom, 2 story, utilities and appliances included, $750/mo. No pets. Call 419355-9983 LEMOYNE-Extra Large 1 bedroom upper, washer/dryer hookup, appliances, garage, $485/mo. +1st/last deposit, No pets. 419-836-7604 after 6pm. Millbury townhouse, 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath, washer/dryer hookups, private patio, no pets, $565/month. 419-260-7583 MILLBURY- Latcha Rd., 4 bedroom home, 2 bath, large eat-in kitchen, full basement, no pets/smoking, $950/mo. +Deposit/Utilities. 419837-5155 Near Waite High! Spacious 3 Bed, Basement, Garage, $625 p/mo. Tax Returns! Danny 419-356-5269, L/Rltor-OH. Nice 2 bedroom duplex on Parker, East Toledo, Clean, Updated, $425./mo., + deposit/utilities, 419-787-6043 Northwood, small 2-bedroom house, 1-car garage, yard, $565/month plus SD & utilities, nonsmoker, no pets, 419-691-8404 OREGON- 4 bedroom home, 2 bath, $1250/mo. water included, 1 car detached garage. Call 419-6939391 WALBRIDGE, Blair Dr., 2 bed apt. living room, dining room, laundry room , walk-in closets, efficient gas heat & hot water, fresh paint throughout, $550/mo. 419-409-1014 Western Ottawa County farmhouse, 4 bed, 2 bath, basement, A/C, detached 2 car garage. $850/mo. +Deposit/Utilities, Oak Harbor schools. 567-202-3100 for appointment. Woodville, Ohio- 2 bedroom apt., upper, just painted, appliances, quiet neighborhood, laundry facility, $419/mo. +Deposit Also looking for Asst. Manager on site. 419-669-0274

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY Jan. 31, 1:00–3:00 16388 N River Rd Pemberville Tami Oberdick will be your host. Absolutely Stunning Home w/over 2100 sq. ft. & full finished basement of living space. 3 to 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, upstairs craft room or possible nursery located next to master bedroom, den, office, updated kitchen w/granite, stainless steel appliances, & beautiful bamboo flooring, enclosed 3 season sunroom w/hot tub, & composite deck w/awning. 2.31 acres w/pond & woods view. No flood Insurance required. This house has it all, located just outside Historic, Charming Pemberville & Excellent Rated Eastwood Schools. Listed at $265,000.

Call Tami Oberdick 419-461-5609 205 Cedar St. Pemberville A stunning restored home with a lot of Historic Charm Located in Pemberville and Excellent Rated Eastwood Schools. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, Kitchen features Corian counter tops & large kitchen island. Living room has beautifully Stained custom glassed windows w/matching front door. Basement has tons of space including a huge laundry room that can double as a craft room. Professionally landscaped side courtyard makes for wonderful entertaining spaces. Can walk to parks, store, library and church. Listed at $209,900.

Call or text Tami Oberdick for more information on this beautiful home. 419-461-5609 or tober77@gmail.com 222 E. Front St., Pemberville

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Mike's Hauling We buy junk cars, trucks and vans Scrap metal hauled free. 419-666-1443

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We are looking for 2nd shift forklift positions. Must be able to work up to 10-12 hour shifts

Account Clerk Full-time account clerk needed for a healthcare organization to perform general accounting functions including inputting encounters, processing claims, recording payments, verifying insurance and other duties as assigned. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with training in accounting/bookkeeping is required. Applicants must have the ability to work with personnel and patients in a courteous and cooperative manner as well as function as part of a team. Behavioral health billing experience or billing experience in a health care setting is a plus. Benefits include 401k plan, vacation and sick time and health insurance coverage. EOE. A drug screen and criminal background check will be completed on successful applicant. Send resume and cover letter to: Tiffany Sedlar, Director of Human Resources, 410 Birchard Avenue, Fremont, Ohio 43420. Email: humanresources@fremontchs.com ADVANTAGE FORD LINCOLN is in need of a Internet Specialist, Internet Experienced Required, Parttime, Call Cal Kanan 419-334-9751 AMF Mechanic needed – Call 419691-8551 Eastern Lanes Cleaners Needed at Turnpike Plaza in Genoa, Part-time shifts including weekends. $8.10 per/hr. must have clean background and reliable transportation. Call 419-261-6094 M-F between 8-5. Customer Service Representative will train, Apply at 860 Ansonia Suite 11. Oregon 43616.

Starting Pay Rate is $10.00 per hour. Will need at least one year experience. Come in and apply anytime from Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm. Bring 2 forms of ID MANPOWER - 316 W. DUSSEL DR. MAUMEE, OH Call with any questions 419-893-4413

Reino Linen Service is a commercial laundry facility and is currently hiring for day and afternoon production positions. Wage is based on the position and shift. Reino Linen is a drug free workplace and proof of citizenship is required. Please get applications online at: www.reinolinen.com or at 119 S. Main Street, Gibsonburg. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We are an EEO/AA Employer SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number.

Villas by Gladieux FOR SALE - Immediate Occupancy 4866 Applewood Lane in Northwood. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sun Room This unit has lots of EXTRAS

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Allen Township Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 6:00pm. Location; Allen Township Hall 21030 W. Toledo St., Williston, OH. The purpose is to hold a public hearing on a USE VARIANCE application to be allowed to build a larger then permitted accessory building in the A4 zoned district. The building is located at 22557 Cedar Ave., Curtice, OH Parcel #0010075900940000 owned by Michael Smith. The application may be reviewed during Zoning Office Hours, Tuesdays between 5:00 and 7:00pm at the Allen Township Trustee Hall. Any interested persons will be given the opportunity to speak at such time and place. Nancy Sabin, Allen TWP. Zoning Inspector

Looking for an easy-going snuggle buddy? Meet adorable Pamela! She is an adorable two year old girl who loves to snuggle! She came into the Lucas County Canine Care & Control as an owner surrender and she along with 20+ other lovable canines are all looking to share their love with a new family. Come meet them today at 410 S Erie St Toledo, 419-213-2800, open MonFri 11-7, Sat & Sun 11-5. If you are missing a dog please come and walk through the kennels. Impounded as well as adoptable dogs can be viewed on PetHarbor.com. Stay up to date with all the exciting happenings and events at LCCC&C on Facebook, Twitter and lucascountydogs.com. Share the love and adopt a shelter dog today!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Woodville Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodville Township Volunteer Fire Station, 321 East Main Street, Woodville, to hear a request for a proposed zoning change from Hunter Haar on a five (5) acre parcel at 4685 US 20, Woodville Township, Parcel # 2801-00-0015-01 from agriculture to general commercial. Persons who desire to state objection or support for this proposed variance are encouraged to appear in person, or by Attorney at this meeting. Correspondence may be mailed to Woodville Township, PO Box 121, Woodville, Ohio 43469. Any questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Woodville Township Zoning Commission Chairman Brad Rife at 419-849-3009.

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The City of Oregon requests qualification statements and proposals from qualified professional planning, community development, economic development, and/or other qualified consulting firms to perform necessary functions for its FY2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. All proposals must be responsive to the Scope of Services section of this RFP and must meet the content of RFQ/RFP criteria. Submit one original and one copy of responses to Ms. DarLynn Huntermark, Deputy Finance Director, City of Oregon, 5330 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio 43616 no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015. The complete RFQ/RFP may be requested from Ms. Huntermark at 419-698-7012 or CITY OF OPPORTUNITY dhuntermark@oregonohio.org.

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