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Mercy invests $21 million for behavioral health By Tammy Walro Press Staff Writer twalro@presspublications.com “A very exciting day,” – that’s how Mercy and Catholic Health Partners officials described the formal announcement on Feb. 17 of a new $21 million Behavioral Health Institute that will be constructed on the campus of Mercy St. Charles Hospital in Oregon. The two-story building, which will connect to the main hospital, will offer a range of inpatient, partial-hospitalization and outpatient mental and behavioral health services in one location. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2015, at which time inpatient psychiatric services at St. Charles and Mercy St. Vincent will transition to the new facility. “As healthcare transforms and adapts to new models of care, we have to make sure that we are transforming along with it, so that we are proactive in our change and not reacting,” Dr. Imran Andrabi, chief operating officer and president/chief network integration officer for Mercy, said at a press conference. “Mercy has been on a journey, along with Catholic Health Partners, to make sure we create an environment in which we can provide the best quality of care with the highest safety to our patients and the community, and to do that while lowering costs at the same time. “A critical component of this transformation is creating ‘centers of excellence,’ at which we can offer access to a range
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George Decker, 80, has been looking for his dog, a three year old Yorkie mix, since it slipped away from him as he was taking it to the groomer’s at Coy and Navarre Avenue on Feb. 11. Decker is desperate to find the dog, which helped him recover from a stroke last year. “She’s my life,” said Decker, who Little Bitz has circulated fliers of the dog in hopes of finding it. “Next to my wife, she’s the most precious thing in my life. I raised her since she was a baby.” The dog, called “Little Bitz,” was a present from his daughter, Carol. Decker had taken the 10 lb. dog to Nose to Tail grooming at 3308 Navarre Avenue for a 9:30 a.m. appointment on Feb. 11. But the dog, wearing a pink wool coat with a red collar, made a dash for it when Decker opened the car door in the groomer’s parking lot. Little Bitz, with its pink leash trailing behind, crossed Navarre Avenue and ended up near the BP Gas Station. Amie Brodie, owner of Nose to Tail, said she was grooming a dog when she glanced out the window and saw Little Bitz rush by. After safely securing the dog she had been grooming into a crate, she ran down Navarre in the direction Little Bitz was heading. “But by that time I did not see her anymore,” said Brodie. “A woman stopped in her car and said to me that someone had just picked up the dog at the corner of Navarre and Coy. But she didn’t give me any more information. So I just kept running. By the time I got down there, though,
of in-depth services to patients and their families in one location,” he said. “It’s our great pleasure to develop our first Center of Excellence with experts from Catholic Health Partners Behavioral Health here at St. Charles.” The “Center of Excellence” model fits in with Mercy’s and Catholic Health Partners’ mission of treating the whole person – mind, body and spirit, throughout the whole lifespan, according to Dr. Donna Markham, president, Behavioral Health Institute, Catholic Health Partners. “Behavioral health is a critical component in one’s life and well-being, and needs to be integrated into the full continuum of care,” she said. “Today, healthcare professionals know the strong connections between mental and physical health – people with behavioral health issues are at higher risk of developing chronic physical conditions, and people with chronic physical health issues are at higher risk of developing behavioral health conditions.
“As the largest health system in Ohio, we recognize this link and are taking action to ensure that behavioral health concerns are addressed appropriately, at the right time and with the right treatment options available,” Dr. Markham said. “Patients and their families deserve nothing less.” The new facility’s comprehensive approach to behavioral health that doesn’t currently exist in the market, Dr. Markham said. “CHP and Mercy are leading the change throughout the state and locally,” Dr. Markham said. “We have two facilities that serve behavioral health patients – St. Vincent’s and St. Charles. Both of those facilities serve acute care patients alone. We do not have a continuum of care at either site. “After a lot of engagement with market leaders and taking a look at what seemed to be the best approach, we determined it would really be in the best interest of our patients if we could establish one comprehensive institute that would serve the needs of the patients in this community. “With that, we considered, where could we put a 62,000-square-foot facility that would be proximate to a hospital because of the medical needs that surface in behavioral health,” she said. “After considerable research, the determination was made that it would be on the St. Charles campus. “The new facility will offer acute care, which serves patients in their crisis time, when they need a safe environment to overcome the most critical stage of their illness,” (Continued on page 2)
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Public comment sought Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public input as the staff prepares to review the refuge’s hunting and fishing programs. Members of the community are invited to share their ideas about improving hunting and fishing at the refuge at an open house Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Visitor Center, located at 14000 W. SR 2., Oak Harbor. Call 419-898-0014 for details. For more information about Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge events, visit www.fws.gov/refuge/ ottawa or www.facebook.com/OttawaNWR.
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Man desperately searches for lost dog Continued from front page she was gone.” Frantic, George and his wife, Addie, checked with Lucas County Canine Care & Control (formerly known as Lucas County Dog Warden) in hopes the woman had turned in the dog. But no such luck. The dog’s tags had been removed before it went to the groomer’s so they wouldn’t get lost, said Addie. “That was a big mistake,” she said. Addie said a witness later contacted her by phone saying that a female motorist had picked up Little Bitz just minutes after it had sprinted across the road, placed it in the back seat with her children before driving off. There was no description of the vehicle. Since then, George has been heartbroken. “I think about her all day,” he said. On Wednesday, he got up at 3 a.m., crying, said Addie. “He said he couldn’t sleep. He blames himself for not having a better grip on Little Bitz. Since he had a stroke, his hands are not very strong. That’s how she got away from him.”
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“When George was in the hospital, he didn’t know any of us,” recalled Addie. “He was just laying there. I asked the doctor if it was possible if I could bring in Little Bitz, and he said `Lord yes, bring in the dog, shut the hospital door, and let George pet her.’ That would be the best thing in the world for him.” Not long after, George’s health improved. The doctor “told us she’s the best thing that ever happened to both of us,” said Addie. George wants whoever picked up Little Bitz to know just what she means to him. “I love that dog,” said George, choking back tears, “just like she was one of my kids.” “George gets up in the morning and sits around. There’s nothing of interest to him. He just wants his dog,” said Addie. “And I want it for him. It belongs to him and he should have it.” The Deckers are offering a $200 reward for the return of Little Bitz “no questions asked.” “We just want her back,” said George. The Deckers can be reached at 419726-9316.
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Village seeks change for flood relief Lesley Sharples won’t soon forget Christmas 2013. Four days before Christmas a rainstorm caused a sewer system backup that dumped gallons of raw sewage into the basement of her Oak Harbor home. She and her husband lost a new $7,000 furnace, washer and dryer and numerous personal items as several feet of sewer water ravaged her home. Sharples has repeatedly visited village council to monitor progress in quelling the sewer backups she fears any time of a snow or rain fall. She insists flooding problems intensified when the Ohio Department of Transportation renovated State Route 19 a couple of years ago. “What happens if my house collapses because the basement collapses?” Sharples asked. She noted emphatically several times she will not pay her storm sewer bill until the problem is solved because she is not receiving the service. Village leaders hang their hopes, for now, on a newly hired consultant, the Jones & Henry engineering firm, which is formulating a plan to submit to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. First, though, engineers are seeking a temporary permit modification to open a crucial Portage Street combined sewer overflow valve and up to four others to help relieve some of the immediate pressure. Fixing the overall problem is likely to cost millions the village doesn’t have right now. So, village leaders hope to get an EPA blessing before the spring rains begin. The engineers plan to focus on the permit section regarding damage to personal health and personal property. As a result, they will turn to residents and the stories they have to tell. Wastewater treatment plant supervisor Jerry Neff said he turned over to the engineers a list of residents who have experienced flooding since September 2011. Thirty-five homes were impacted by the pre-Christmas deluge, according to Dan Miller, a company spokesman for the Toledo office of Jones & Henry. Many of them are repeat cases from previous storm sewer overflow incidents, he said. The engineering team won’t be conducting individual interviews. More likely, Miller said, the village will hold a public hearing where engineers can gather comments to build a strong case to present to EPA officials. A hearing date hasn’t been set. Miller and others will travel to Oak Harbor on Feb. 27 to update the administration on its work, walk through the system and discuss strategy. The public hearing will likely be one of the subjects, he said.
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Landlord Adam Snyder is among the December flooding victims. Eleven of his rental homes were hit with flooding. He said he is tired of rushing to protect property all hours of the day and fears his policy may be cancelled due to the number of claims filed. Mayor Bill Eberle said if the village is liable for flooding, its insurance may be responsible for the residents’ deductibles. He told affected residents to have their insurance companies file claims with the village’s local representative, the
Genoa Civic presents "Flamingo Court" Dick Nolte and Kevin Harrison rehearse a scene from Genoa Civic Theatre's upcoming production of "Flamingo Road." The three part comedy takes place in three different condos with three sets of zany neighbors. Production dates are February 28, March 1, 7, and 8 at 8:00 pm, and March 2 and 9 at 2:00 pm. For guaranteed seating call 419-855-3103. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)
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Spring into service Single, Catholic, college-age women are invited to participate in live-in service opportunities with the Little Sisters of the Poor. Service opportunities for summer as well as spring, fall and winter breaks are available. Summer service placements offer the possibility of paid employment. No nursing experience is required. Applications for the summer program must be received by March 15; notification of placement will be made by April 1. For more information or an application, contact Sr. Charles Patricia or Sr. Carolyn at vocmobile@littlesistersofthepoor.org or 251-591-3700.
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Druckenmiller Agency. Mark Sharples told council in late January he had filed a claim with the agency. On Tuesday, Druckenmiller representatives said they could not comment on how many others residents had filed floodrelated claims. The company cannot divulge any village business, staff said. When contacted afterward, interim village administrator Randy Genzman said he didn’t know either. At a request of The Press, he said he would ask the village’s primary carrier. A rain storm dropped nearly 6 inches on the area Feb. 1. No one reported any flooding difficulties then, according to former administrator Robert Pauley in his final days on the job. Mounting snow mounds combined with a warming trend and a forecast of rain pose the next serious threat. In anticipation, village crews spent the past few days clearing debris from street catch basins to allow a clear flow to the wastewater plant. Some residents have followed suit. Genzman said he prays for a nice slow melt. In the end, he added, “It is what it is and we’ll deal with what comes along.”
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Call for chili teams Mobile Meals of Toledo, Inc., has issued a call for chili teams to compete in the 22nd Annual Great Chili Cook-Off, which will be held Saturday, March 29 from noon-4 p.m. at Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. Entries will be accepted in four categories – Media, Restaurant, Amateur and Corporate. Registration forms are available online at www.mobilemeals.org. Spaces are limited; registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Area chefs and food specialists will serve as judges. The event, which is open to the public, will also feature a classic car show featuring Black Swamp Cruisers; entertainment by Glass City Sounds DJ; salsa tasting and concessions. All proceeds raised will benefit Mobile Meals of Toledo, a community service agency that delivers nutritious meals to help clients sustain independence and enjoy a better quality of life.
Free Range Day A Free Range Day designed to introduce youths to firearms basics, safety and competitive shooting, will be offered at the Civilian Marksmanship Program at Camp Perry in Port Clinton March 1. The event is being sponsored as an Eagle project for Jeff Wilson, of Boy Scout Troop 160 in Millbury. Participation is open to kids ages 8-18 (must be 8 on or before March 1). Children with disabilities (must have full upper body control) are welcome. Veterans are also invited to attend the event. After a safety class, participants will shoot air pellet rifles, which will be provided. Kids will begin shooting at 8 a.m.; veterans may start at noon. Donuts will be provided in the morning; lunch will be available in the afternoon. The Civilian Marksmanship Program range is located at 1000 N. Lawrence Rd. To RSVP or for more information, email Wilson at jwilson806@lakeflyers.org.
Skywarn training A Skywarn storm spotter class will be offered Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Harris-Elmore Fire Department, 321 Rice St., Elmore. The Cleveland office of the National Weather Service provides the free training in storm spotting techniques to members of police and fire departments, emergency management officials, amateur radio operators and citizens. National Weather Service meteorologist Gary Garnett will conduct the class. The goal of the training is to provide understanding of storm structure to better prepare spotters to look out for and report extreme and unusual meteorological circumstances. The training is free and open to the
Rescue workers from Oregon, Jerusalem Township, Toledo Fire and Rescue, along with a Coast Guard helicopter responded after two boys were lost on the frozen lake during a family outing at Maumee Bay State Park. The family became seperated from the boys after blowing snow affected visibilty. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)
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Snow issues Lake Township’s road department racked up 344 ½ hours of overtime in January due to snow removal efforts, Dan McLargin, road supervisor, reported to the trustees. Another four hours were needed to replace two stop signs, he said. McLargin estimated the township’s supply of road salt at 200 tons. Another 300 tons are on order but he was doubtful it would be received before spring. Chief Moritz urged township residents to “adoptâ€? a fire hydrant in their neighborhoods by clearing the snow from around the hydrants.
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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
The fight against Parkinson’s
International Boxing Club to raise funds By Jeffrey D. Norwalk Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com
Bob Ford and The Ragamuffins, including Janice Finkle, Bob Ford and Beth Ford will bring music, folklore and toetappin’ fun to the Pemberville Opera House March 1. (Photo courtesy of Sunshine Photography)
Live in the house Bob Ford and The Ragamuffins will bring their unique brand of toetapping music, lighthearted humor and off-the-wall tales of simpler times to the Pemberville Opera House March 1 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Live in the House concert series. The trio is comprised of Ford, who has opened for such diverse artists as Gregory Hines and the Makem Brothers. He has also touched the lives of more than a quartermillion school children through his educational programs. He is joined by his daughter Beth Ford, who joins her father on vocals, cello and electric bass. Jan Finkle completes the trio, performing on the flute, whistle, guitar and whatever else can fit in her basket. Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins has brought audiences to life in small concert halls, clubs, schools, and at festivals, presenting an array of heartwarming songs and hilarious stories that draw in listeners — and whisk them back to yesteryear. From familiar folk tunes to classics by Burl Ives, Tommy Makem and the Kingston Trio, their musical repertoire evokes nostalgia for the simpler pleasures of the good old days. Tickets are $10 and are available at Beeker’s General Store or by calling Carol at 419-287-4848. The performance includes hits from the 1570s to the 1970s.
“Let’s Limit Litters” The Humane Society of Ottawa County and local veterinary hospitals are sponsoring “Let’s Limit Litters,” a program that provides certificates low-cost canine and feline spay and neuter procedures. Pet owners may contact the Humane Society to obtain the certificates for use at participating veterinary hospitals, which include: • Oak Harbor Veterinary Hospital, 1386 SR 19, Oak Harbor. • Westview Veterinary Hospital, 3032 Napoleon Rd., Fremont. • Fremont Animal Hospital, 2357 Sean St., Fremont. The cost of the certificates is $130 for a canine neuter; $165 for a canine spay; $50 for a feline neuter and $73 for a feline spay. For more information, call 419-734-5191.
“The Pittsburgh Kid” Billy Conn. “Sugar” Ray Robinson. “Smokin” Joe Frazier. Willie Pep, Floyd Patterson, and of course, Muhammad Ali. These seemingly-indestructible men – along with other pugilists, have lived with Parkinson’s Disease, which can rob them of their coordination, cause defects in speech, blur vision, disturb sleep, stunt memory, and cause tremors of the limbs, neck, and head. Former Toledo-area boxer Harry Cummins knows this, so the coach and promoter is throwing his hat into the ring to lend a hand in the ongoing battle against Parkinson’s. Cummins’ International Boxing Club (formerly Fun Spot Roller Skating Rink, Oregon) will hold the “Knock-out Parkinson’s Potluck Dinner” on Feb. 27 from 6-9 p.m. It will be open to the general public, with a $20 donation and a potluck dish to share serving as a cover charge. He is starting a brand-new program at his own International Boxing Club in Oregon later this spring with help and inspiration from a graduate student in the University of Toledo’s occupational therapy department named Rachel Martinez, a 2007 graduate of Clay High School. “About five years ago, I was out in California where I came across this young man who was a really good, talented boxer, and I was sitting behind this young man, which is when I noticed the way his head and neck kept moving, and as it turns out, it’s Parkinson’s Disease that was causing it,” shares Cummins. Cummins came to the realization that this disease can touch anyone at any time. It doesn’t discriminate according to age. At the time the boxer was only 19. Cummins had a conversation with Dr. Beth Ann Hatkevich of the UT occupational therapy department, and she asked if Parkinson's patients could work out therapeutically at the gym. "Rachel, whose brother Steve used to box for us before he went into the United States Coast Guard, came to me with the idea of starting a Parkinson’s program right
Harry Cummins. (Press file photo) here at the IBC as part of her internship with UT, I was all for it," Cummins added. Martinez, 25, says a physical therapist at University of Toledo Medical Center named Dr. Michelle Masterson, had brought a similar idea to her. Programs already offered Rachel and Steve have also been known to take advantage of programs already offered to the public by the IBC, most notably adult boxercise. “It was Dr. Masterson who introduced me to a gym in Indianapolis called ‘Rock Steady Boxing’ which already has a similar Parkinson’s program. And, I also do have a family member who had Parkinson’s Disease and she was never very active. And that’s what I’ve learned, that exercise can be very beneficial to people suffering from Parkinson’s. “There are just a lot of things in boxing that can specifically help out with Parkinson’s Disease symptoms. It can help a person’s balance. It can help with the rigid stiffness in their muscles. It works with
their footwork, which could be beneficial to those with Parkinson’s who shuffle. Plus, it’s a lot of fun. “The Parkinson’s population here in Oregon and East Toledo is very strong. ‘Rock Steady’ is offering three or four different ‘training camps’ this spring.” Rock Steady administrative manager Jessica Fithen said, “Currently, we have about 160 active Parkinson’s members here. They range in age from their late 30s, to early 90s. We have over 20 affiliates in 11 states, including three international affiliates, so our Training Camp program is a big part of how we want to reach more people with Parkinson’s.” At the potluck Thursday, Martinez, who holds Bachelor of Science degree with an impetus on exercise study from Ohio State University, will be a speaker. There will also be a disc jockey and silent auction. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards covering Coach Cummins’ and Martinez’s travel expenses to Indianapolis, where the pair will look to glean knowledge and training from “Rock Steady”. Leftover funds will go toward the purchase of equipment for participants who may need to stay seated in a chair when they throw those lefts and rights. Further, Martinez would like the IBC to serve as a home for Parkinson’s Disease support groups, held every time a participant comes in for a bi-weekly, or thriceweekly workout session. “This fits right into our program nicely because we already do have that program called ‘Gloves with Love,’ through which we do a lot of community service work, such as helping out with the Special Olympics, serving meals to the homeless at St. Paul’s Community Center, and just doing a lot of different things to give back to our community. This is what we want the IBC to be all about…for our gym and our members to be champions outside of the ring, as we give back to our various communities, and always strive to lend a hand to those in need,” Cummins said. For tickets in advance for the “Knockout Parkinson’s Potluck Dinner” at the IBC on Feb. 27, e-mail Rachel Martinez at rmartin29@rockets.utoledo.edu. Tickets can be purchased at the IBC. Contact Martinez at 419-309-6770 or Cummins at 419-450-8435.
Redfern, Brown named to Issue 1 panel By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Two state representatives from Northwest Ohio are among the legislators appointed to prepare arguments in favor of Issue 1, the state capital improvements bond issue that will be on the May 6 ballot. Representatives Tim Brown, a Republican, and Democrat Chris Redfern were named to the pro-issue group along with Stephanie Kunze, a Republican representative, and senators Kevin Bacon and Gayle Manning, Republicans, and Democrat Eric Kearney. If the issue is passed, it will continue a program that began in 1987 to provide financing for road, bridge, sewer and other infrastructure projects.
Arguments prepared by the lawmakers include: • All 88 counties in the state have benefited from more than 11,500 grants for local projects and an estimated 35,000 jobs will be created. • The issue will bring needed repairs to “deteriorating roads, bridges and other facilities.” • The issue doesn’t raise taxes and the funds to repay project bonds are “already built into state budget planning.” The state’s bond rating makes it possible for a “modest increase” in funding for the capital improvements and the issue reduces pressure to raise local government taxes. • The ballot issue received bipartisan support in the legislature, passing in the House of Representatives 90-2 and in the Senate 31-0. The arguments don’t mention the debt
that would be incurred if the issue passes. It would re-authorize the issuance of $1.875 billion in general obligation debt over 10 years and allow annual funding amounts of $150-$175 million in the first five years and $200 million in the last five. An analysis by the Legislative Service Commission estimates if the state issued $175 million in bonds annually in fiscal years 2017-2021 and $200 million each in fiscal years 2022-26 with a maturity of 30 years and a 4.5 percent interest rate, the total cost of debt service would be about $3.5 billion. The state constitution sets a limit of 5 percent on the amount of general revenue fund-backed debt the state may incur in a fiscal year. However, the limit may be waived by voters or a three-fifths majority vote of each chamber of the legislature, according to the analysis.
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‘Hetrick Highway’ bill passes Senate A bill to name a stretch of State Route 51 after a fallen Clay Township police officer is expected to be signed by Governor John Kasich. House Bill 19 was passed Wednesday in the Ohio Senate and with the governor’s signature will recognize officer William J. Hetrick, who was killed while on duty in 2000 in a vehicle accident. Route 51, between Witty Road and State Route 795, will be named The William J. Hetrick Memorial Highway. State Senator Randy Gardner and State Representative Chris Redfern sponsored the legislation for renaming the route at the request of Terry Mitchell, the township police chief. A memorial page on the police department website says Hetrick was killed July 10, 2000 when his vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer. Hetrick was assisting another agency when the accident occurred. He was 30 years old and had been with the department for five years. He left behind a wife, three children, parents, and a sister. The Ohio Department of Transportation will erect signs in his honor.
Health Dept. clinics The Ottawa County Health Department has released the clinic schedule for Feb. 24-28. Unless otherwise stated, all clinics are held at the health department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton. Feb. 24: Immunization Clinic (including flu/pneumonia shots), 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 25: No clinics scheduled. Feb. 26: Family Planning Clinic, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; Immunization Satellite Clinic – Oak Harbor, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary) 3-4 p.m. Feb. 27: Well Child, SexuallyTransmitted Disease (STD) and Family Planning Clinic, 8 a.m.noon. Feb. 28: Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m.; Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, 7:45 a.m.-noon. For home health, call 419-7346800.
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Lack of funds hurts downtown revitalization By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press news@presspublications.com Oak Harbor has the potential to attract more visitors to bolster its economy, says the chairman of the village’s downtown revitalization efforts. However, finding a steady revenue source to rev up the riverfront landscape remains a daunting task. Every five years the Downtown Revitalization Implementation Committee reviews its successes and failures and renews a plan to keep business growing in the Ottawa County village, according to Mike Shadoan, the committee’s chairman. Shadoan recently spoke before village council to inform new council members about the group’s history as well as seek a nod for the committee to continue its work. A survey that the group uses to formulate a plan pinpoints focuses on several areas, including more activities for patrons of downtown businesses, sprucing up downtown, enhanced parking and more places to eat. A partnership with the village and donations raised by the committee resulted in new flower pots, trash cans, benches and banners spread across the business district in recent years. However, the village still has far to go, Shadoan said, alluding to rezoning issues and easements. A village attempt to buy a home near the downtown for increased parking space failed last year. A defined plan for developing the potential of the riverfront is a priority, Shadoan told council. “We talked about this 25 years ago and we haven’t saved a dime to do a thing,” the chairman lamented. “Having developed the riverfront would get us on the map.” The village installed docks last year at a cost of $15,000 – money that is supposed to be returned to the village with donations raised by the committee. The village hasn’t recouped the cash yet. The committee, Shadoan said, is still working on fundraising. It did, however, raise $25,000 to cover the other upgrades, according to fiscal officer Debbie Carpenter. “We have a jet boat group out of Catawba that wants to put us on their calendar for two or three events,” Shadoan noted. Still, those few docks aren’t enough to sustain these types of events, he said. “We need to replenish the account. We need to add. We need a kayak and canoe launch,” Shadoan said looking to a shape a riverfront blossoming with activity nearly all year. Council’s future funding of the revitalization efforts appears in doubt – at least for this year. A $90,000 line item for
downtown revitalization projects garnered serious discussion regarding “wants versus needs” later in the meeting as council members haggled over better oversight in the pending 2014 budget. Mayor Bill Eberle pointed out that the docks available this year could accommodate larger numbers. “They can dock off each other,” he explained to the council. “Picture a braid.” “Everything we do is to attract people to Oak Harbor -- help businesses here survive and grow. We only do things that will bring people to Oak Harbor. Had we set aside $20,000 or so a year (every year),
we’d be in good shape,” Shadoan said. “Unfortunately we have some open store fronts. But we want to make Oak Harbor a viable community again.” The village has proven its power to draw people to its traditional special events, Val Winterfield, executive director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, noted in an unrelated presentation to council the same night. For example, hundreds will turn out April 12 for the Easter Egg Hunt. “What we really need to do is to get the people who live here to buy here,” Winterfield said.
Good hockey weather While some have no use for the cold weather, it makes perfect conditions for winter sports. Shane Luce, of Curtice, hones his hockey skills at Pearson Metropark. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)
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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Your Voice on the Street: by Stephanie Szozda
The Press Poll
What are your plans for your tax return this year?
Are you watching the Winter Olympics? Yes No
Leland Jeffries Genoa "I've already filed, got it back, and it's in my savings."
Pam Brown Genoa "I'm going to buy new curtains for two rooms, buy a new sectional, and make house repairs with whatever is left."
Lesa Ray Genoa "Basically just paying bills with it."
Larry Diebert Genoa "It's going to be used for automotive repairs, and if there is any left I'll use it to pay off some bills."
Jordan Michalski Millbury "I'm putting it towards my school loans."
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Last Week's Results If you were able, would you feel safe traveling to Sochi, Russia for the Olympics? 62% No 38% Yes
Guest Editorial Cheers for U.S. manufacturing By Senator Sherrod Brown At the 2012 Summer Olympic opening ceremony, Team USA took the stage wearing foreign-made red, white, and blue uniforms. At a time when so many good jobs had disappeared overseas, the news that our Olympic team was being forced to wear uniforms made overseas was an outrage. It made no sense that an American organization would place a Chinese-made beret on the heads of our best athletes when we have capacity to make high-end apparel right here at home. That’s why I passed a resolution calling on the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) to change this, and it promised it would do so. Last week, at the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics, we saw the USOC live up to its pledge, as Team USA took the stage sporting American-made apparel. But while it was great to see Olympic athletes wearing uniforms with a “USAmade” label, there’s more that we can do now to boost American manufacturing. Ohio has a long and storied history of designing and manufacturing clothing and apparel and we must continue to help small businesses across our state grow and succeed. Our apparel companies – like American Made Bags in Akron and All American Clothing in Arcanum – can compete with anyone in the world, if given a level playing field. But, the U.S. government spends more than $1.5 billion on clothing made in factories overseas. We need to be doing all that we can to invest in our own manufacturing base – and that begins with ensuring our government is doing its part. My bill, the Wear American Act, would change an existing law that requires 51 percent of the federal government’s nondefense textile and apparel purchases be made with U.S. products. We can do better than that. Why shouldn’t apparel and textiles purchased by U.S. tax dollars be 100 percent Americanmade? This isn’t rocket science. It just makes plain sense to put U.S. tax dollars back into the U.S. economy. When we do have to buy goods that are made overseas, we need to make sure we aren’t doing business with contractors who violate labor rights and worker safety laws, especially as they apply to child labor. That’s why I am urging the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure that federal agencies not only disclose the locations of the factories they contract with, but that they are aware of and take their working conditions into account when making purchasing decisions. We should be in the business of creating policies that reward hardworking Ohioans, who want to create jobs in Ohio – rather than supporting policies that help companies send U.S. jobs overseas or take part in questionable labor practices. Right now, the stakes couldn’t be higher. We must do everything we can to support American workers.
Opposes death penalty To the editor: In response to Ms. Schiavone’s letter published in the Feb. 17 issue of The Press about the execution of Dennis McGuire for murder, we call ourselves a Christian nation. As Christians we are called to forgive. I will readily admit that if Dennis McGuire had committed such an act against my family, I would find it very hard to extend forgiveness. But nonetheless, I would still be called to forgive. We live in a disposable society. Tired of your partner? File for divorce. An unwanted or inconvenient pregnancy? Have an abortion. The killing of innocent persons in a military action is collateral damage. The profits of insurance companies are more important than providing decent health care. Need to solve problems involving criminals? Execute them. The Catholic Church, and especially the late Pope John Paul II, have called for a consistent ethic of life. Executions violate that consistent ethic of life. During his 1999 visit to St. Louis, John Paul II specifically stated that the death penalty is no longer needed to protect society from criminals. From a practical standpoint, executions cost a great deal of taxpayer money, much more than life imprisonment. The average time from conviction to execution is 17 years. That statistic does not support the idea of closure for victims, swift justice or deterrence. Innocent people have been executed in the past, which is the main reason Illinois and other states have abolished the death penalty. A recent example in Ohio was the re-
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lease of Derrick Jamison in 2005 one day before his scheduled execution. His release was obtained because the prosecution withheld critical evidence from the defense. Pharmaceutical manufacturers have refused to sell to states, including Ohio, that use their drugs for executions. Western European countries have abolished the death penalty. Maybe others are trying to tell the State of Ohio something. The question is, are the elected leaders and citizens of Ohio listening? Not only is the death penalty seriously flawed, it is an affront to the dignity of human life. Ohio is using my tax dollars to commit legalized murder in my name. I agree with Rev. Robert Schramm, why do we kill to show that killing is wrong? Donald Rozick Woodville
A friend to animals To the editor: Animals have lost a dear friend with the passing of comic great Sid Caesar. Sid had a huge heart for animals, especially dogs, and he and his family adopted several dogs from animal shelters and rescue groups over the years. In an article in Los Angeles’ “The Pet Press” magazine, Sid said that animals are “really true friends. And if you want animal friends, please get them from the pound. They appreciate it. A little love, a little food, and you’ve got friends for life.”
If you’re looking for a new best friend, please help keep Sid’s legacy of compassion alive by opening your heart and home to a needy dog or cat at a shelter instead of buying animals from breeders. There are thousands of sweet, healthy dogs and cats waiting in animal shelters everywhere, longing for a kind person to take them home and make them part of their family. To find out more, please visit www.PETA. org. Paula Moore The PETA Foundation
Appalled and disgusted To the editor: Are there any Oregon residents out there who are appalled and disgusted by being misled to prove we needed a senior levy? We are shown “facts and figures” to show the need. A levy presented with untruths proved a “levy not needed” at all. So much for our leaders and honesty. Now the money from that levy is burning a hole in their pockets, so let’s throw a little here and a little there, but not give us the new or improved senior center we voted for – accomplishing nothing. Let’s all watch carefully how this money is spent. But be wise...don’t expect voters to believe you again when you ask for another levy for anything specific. Norma Newell Oregon
It’s your life, so it’s your turn to drive In life, you are the driver, not a passenger. You are ultimately in charge of the route you travel. The decisions you make or don’t make impact your journey. As the driver, you have to deal with other traffic, road conditions and weather. You have to be aware of what is going on around you at all times. For safe travel, you make whatever adjustments are needed when needed. All you have control over are your actions. Your life is your responsibility. Blaming other people or circumstances has the same impact as letting go of the steering wheel; you will run off the road and crash. You may possibly get lost on your journey. If this happens, you need to ask directions or look at a map. Waiting for the situation to improve on its own is useless. Getting back on track requires deliberate action on your part. When a road is closed or blocked, you have to take an unplanned detour. Doing so is necessary in order to reach your objective. When faced with a detour, you don’t give up, get out of your car, and lie down on the side of the road. Instead, you follow the alternate route to your destination. Suppose after arriving at your destination you decide it’s not what you expected or not what you wanted. Remaining there would be foolish. It makes more sense to go someplace else. It doesn’t matter how long or arduous a journey you took. If you are not happy where you have wound up, find a more desirable destination and go there. It’s nice when everything works out exactly as planned. But your trip can take longer than expected. Traffic, detours, getting lost, and the weather all add to your travel time. It’s easy to become impatient. The problems you have to deal with are
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by Bryan Golden frustration inducing. Expending more effort than anticipated is not unusual. Every successful trip requires patience as you deal with obstacles as they occur. The longer the trip, the more challenges you will face. Being able to handle whatever situations arise is essential in order to reach your destination. Long trips require preparation. Your destination should be known. The route must be planned. Your car needs to be in good working condition. Your bags have to be packed and loaded into the car. Similarly in life, having the skills, knowledge, and ability necessary to reach your destination enhances your ability to reach it. Preparation greatly increases your capacity to succeed. Developing good driving skills requires practice. Do you remember how awkward it felt to be behind the wheel of a car for the first time? The more you drive, the better you become. Practice is key to improving. You want to practice driving under any conditions you may encounter. Urban driving requires a different skill set than country driving. In order to prepare for driving in snow you have to drive in snow. The same requirements hold true for driving in the rain or at night. Restricting your driving to ideal conditions leaves you unprepared to handle the unexpected. Life is no different than driving a car.
In both situations, you are responsible for the direction you are headed. The decisions you make determine your experience and impact your ability to reach your destination. Decide where you want to go. Determine the best way to get there. Prepare for your journey. Get started. You are responsible for where you are now. If you are not happy with your current situation, it’s up to you to change direction. Take the wheel and get going to wherever you would like to be.
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Village bans drug paraphernalia; grocers saw meat shortage The exits on The Nostalgia Highway are at 10-year increments. Enjoy the trip through the pages of The Press.
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February, 2004 News: A painting, once part of a collection entitled European Sojourn and worth an estimated $5,000, took a strange sojourn through “The Nickel.” The painting “Indulgence,” was reported stolen from Gumbo’s Bayou Grille, a Tom Cousino restaurant located at The Docks in East Toledo. A city worker conducting a litter sweep in the International Park parking lot picked it up thinking it was a piece of cardboard. When he saw what it was he took it back to the city shop and eventually to his East Toledo home. A month later, after reading an article about the painting in The Press, he contacted Cousino and returned the painting. The artwork depicted a monk selling Indulgences and was painted by East Toledo artist Steve Conine. Larry Dillin, president of Dillin Development Corporation, announced plans to include two high-rise residential buildings in his $325 million plans for the Marina District Sports: Scott Bergman, a Woodmore grad and a three-year starter at Bluffton College, carried a 13.3 point-per-game scoring average which ranked him second in scoring for the Beavers. Genoa’s Nicole Nissen scored her 1,000 point, only the fourth girls’ basketball player in school history to do so. Carmen Amenta’s Waite wrestlers won their third Toledo City League title in five years. The team was led by Kyle Holliday, Jamie Cummins and Antonio Ramirez. Dick Heller’s Oak Harbor girl cagers were undefeated at 20-0 and ranked second in Ohio. They were led by Jeanne Osborne, Tabitha Goetz, Megan Bodnar and Jen Moor. Price check: The Village Pub in Millbury sold a large three-item pizza for $9.99. Hot then, gone now: Robert’s Catering &
by John Szozda was announced as the speaker at Cardinal Stritch’s first Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner. Carey Fouty, a Cardinal Stritch grad, averaged 8 points and 7 rebounds a game for coach Jim Welling and his Owens Express basketball team during their quest for a third consecutive Junior College Athletic Association Division II Championship. Price check: Tank’s Meats sold rib-eye steaks for $4.99 lb. Hot then, gone now: Oregon Cyclery, Oregon.
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Steve Conine’s painting, “Indulgence.” Banquet Hall, Millbury.
February, 1994 News: The Dodge Viper RT/10 made an appearance at the Woodville Mall Auto Show co-sponsored by The Press. The car could accelerate from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds and had a top speed of 165 mph. The Eastern Maumee Bay Committee launched its search for the first annual Prism Awards, a local initiative to honor excellence in local businesses and organizations. Sports: Mike Ditka, the winning coach of The Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears,
News: The Village of Gibsonburg passed an ordinance prohibiting the manufacture, possession and sale of drug paraphernalia. Specifically targeted were pipes, water pipes, carburetion devices, smoking masks, roach clips, cocaine spoons, vials and syringes. Eleven contestants vied for the title of Miss Glass Capital at a beauty pageant scheduled at the Playdium Ball Room on Front Street in E. Toledo. Sports: Coach Melissa Chase and her Eastwood Eagles girl basketball team were 13-0. Terri Poggemeyer led the team averaging 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4.3 steals per game. Dr. Robert Culver, D.O., Clay High physician for football and wrestling, was inducted into the Ohio High School Hall of Fame. The Northwood wrestling team, coached by Frank Cianciola, had a 22-dual match win streak over three years. Price check: Blanton’s Carry-Out in Walbridge sold two-liter Coke or Pepsi for $1.29 each.
Hot then, gone now: Kash & Karry Warehouse Market in the Woodville Mall.
February, 1974 News: Local grocery stores were concerned supply lines would be disrupted when independent truck drivers threatened to stay on strike. The truckers wanted the Interstate Commerce Commission to allow a rate increase to cover the rising cost of diesel fuel. “There’s no guarantee of meat,” Ray Dierker of Kazmaier’s in Walbridge commented. Other grocers expected shortages in poultry and frozen foods. Sports: Harold Potter, Clay baseball coach, was inducted into the Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame. He led the Eagles to 13 championships. Genoa beat Elmwood and Woodmore to move to 13-1 and a fifth place ranking in the state basketball poll. Jeff Shaneck and Harlan Niehaus led the team to the victories. Ron Hammye, a 6’10” senior, led the team in scoring averaging 18.9 points per game. Price check: Veh & Son sold La-Z-Boys from $149.95. Hot then, gone now: Mayberry Tire, Elmore. Comment at zoz@presspublications.com
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Attract a “flock” of touristsRegular to yourShopping business during The Biggest Week in American Birding. Last year, 65,000 people from across the globe flocked to the Lake Erie marsh region of Northwest Ohio to witness the biggest week in American birding. 20,000 copies of this magazine-style guide will be available at selected news stands from Oregon to Port Clinton for visitors who will be looking for hotels, restaurants and other businesses along the lake. (Deadline March 19th) In addition, The Press and The Beacon will publish a special section on birding during The Biggest Week in American Birding, May 2-11. This section will reach 50,000 homes from Oregon to Port Clinton.
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Education Published fourth week of month.
Mahoney joins Pasztor, Skeldon in Stritch hall of fame By Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Longtime Cardinal Stritch Catholic administrator Tim Mahoney joined graduates William M. Pasztor, Jr. (1965) and Phillip C. Skeldon, Jr. (1980) as inductees into the school’s hall of fame. A banquet was held before the holidays. Timothy P. Mahoney Mahoney began his 30-plus year career at CSCHS in 1979 when he was hired as a science teacher. He was named science department chairperson in 1983, and in 1984 he became the Dean of Discipline for the boys. In 1987, he was named Associate Principal and on July 1, 1997 Mahoney was appointed as the first nonreligious Principal in the school’s history, and served in that capacity until 2010. From 2002 through 2007, he served on the Bishop’s Education Council, and in 2005 he received the Father John A. Thomas Leadership Award. Mahoney is currently employed as the Curriculum Coordinator for the Diocese of Toledo. He and his wife, Maureen, have six children — all of whom are CSCHS graduates – Tara ‘00, Padraic ‘01, Seamus ‘02, Casey Gargac ’05, Delaney ‘09, and Murphy ’11. They also have one grandchild. “In my time at Stritch, I participated or helped in many school activities, including numerous festivals and musicals. I served as Quiz Bowl and Student Council moderator for many years, and was a freshman football coach for three years,” Mahoney wrote. “During my tenure as an administrator I oversaw the transition to block scheduling in the ‘90s, as well as the implementation and expansion of technology. This included everything from the development of computer labs to the installation of SMART boards in the classrooms and laptops for all teachers. “During my tenure as principal, CSCHS was named one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the country by the Catholic High School Honor Roll in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.” William M. Pasztor, Jr., ‘65 (posthumously) Pasztor was a member of the first graduating class of CSCHS. As a student, he was a four-year member of the basketball
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and baseball teams, played football and ran track, was a home room representative, served as the president of the chorus, and was a member of the Drama and Varsity S clubs. After Stritch, he attended The University of Toledo, and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Education degree, majoring in Physical Education and Health Education and minoring in Earth Science. He later returned to school, and in 1990, earned his Master of Education degree, majoring in Applied Exercise Sciences. He began his long teaching career as the Physical Education Teacher at Wynn and Starr elementary schools from 197089. During that time, he also coached the Wynn Oregon Recreation football team and the first Oregon girls’ basketball team. Pasztor taught the first outdoor education program at Camp Courageous and later taught at Camp High Hope and Camp Mohican. He also implemented and taught a Saturday elementary gymnastic program, and taught visual perception programs for primary and early education students. He also developed the Adaptive Physical Education program for Oregon Schools, where he served as a consultant to teachers throughout the system in working with handicapped students of all age levels. In 1997, Pasztor also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toledo, was a certified Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor for Oregon City Schools from 1990-2006, and was the director of the Eagle Learning Center from 2006-10. During all these activities, Pasztor
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somehow found time for other community service. He was a member of the Hungarian Club; an Oregonian Club Trustee; served on the Lucas County Mental Health Board from 1991-1993; the East Center for Community Mental Health, serving as both president and vice-president: a Birmingham Hall of Fame Trustee from 1988-2010: and a member of the Oregon City Federation of Teachers from 1970 through 2006, serving as president from 1992-2006. He was also a member of the Ohio Federations of Teachers, involved in the Democratic Club, and began the move to keep the Birmingham Library open. Pasztor urged the CSCHS Class of 1965 to raise money for the school sign at the Coy Road entrance in 1992, and initiated the first-ever CSCHS combined `60s reunion in 2005. He and his wife, Jane, have twin daughters, Melinda Kennedy ‘95 (Keith ‘94), and Melissa Mummert ’95 (Brian ‘94), and four grandchildren, Logan and Morgan Kennedy and Blake and Brianna Mummert. Philip C. Skeldon, Jr. ‘80 Traveling from the south end of Toledo everyday to attend Stritch was very challenging, but if you ask Skeldon, he will tell you, “they were the best four years of my life.” With three older brothers, (Marty ‘68, Peter ’75 and Jeff ‘78, and a brother-in-law, Dr. Paul Dusseau ‘67) who were CSCHS alumni, it was easy for Phil to find his niche. He immediately became involved playing football and tennis, as well as in the musical productions playing Lt. Cable in “South Pacific” and Billy Bigelow in
“Carousel.” After graduation, Skeldon attended The University of Toledo, earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He returned once again to his alma mater to student teach with Dan Foote and Carol Swartz. His love of the performing arts led him to more than 30 stage productions in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan at The Toledo Rep, The Village Players, The University of Toledo and Croswell Opera House. It was during that time that Skeldon was named Best Theatrical Performer by the Lake Erie West Awards. Skeldon has been teaching at St. John’s Jesuit for 28 years, and is currently the Christian Service Director. He has been recognized in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers,” and has established many national and international service immersion programs in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Appalachia, and Camden, N.J. With the help of others, he established the Toledo Labre Program, which meets every Monday to serve simple meals to the hungry in the central city of Toledo. Skeldon is also a former member of America’s Promise Youth Volunteerism Committee. Earlier this year, Skeldon was honored as BCSN Teacher of the Year and was the Diocese of Toledo Golden Apple Award winner. Skeldon also served on the Chuck Ealey Foundation Board and established the Undefeated Mentoring Program with Chuck Ealey for Kids at MLK, Jr. Academy for Boys. Skeldon also currently serves as the Service Director Chair for Jesuit schools in the Midwest. After his wife, Gretchen’s, death from breast cancer in 2010, Skeldon, his friends and family, created the Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon Fund to financially support three types of agencies which were dear to his late wife — and also to carry on her legacy of service to the community: 1. Agencies which serve women struggling with breast cancer. 2. Agencies which serve children with terminal illnesses. 3. Agencies which serve children with disabilities. In the last three years, the Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon Fund has gifted close to $100,000 to the local agencies. Skeldon and his 9-year-old daughter, Lily, currently reside in Sylvania.
Owens students learning in new Culinary Arts Center Culinary arts students at Owens Community College recently began classes in the newly constructed Culinary Arts Center on the Toledo-area campus. The facility spans 14,000-square-feet – an increase over the 3,700-square-foot kitchen lab where classes were taught in the past. The new facility includes three culinary labs – a baking lab, a culinary skills lab, and a restaurant skills lab. It also includes a classroom and a 75-person capacity dining area with a dem-
onstration station. The center’s large dining area will host lunches and special events, giving students real-world experience creating menus, preparing and plating food and serving. “This new facility creates many new and exciting opportunities for our students that were not available in our old space,” said Joann Gruner, chair, Food, Nutrition and Hospitality. “Having a larger space will also allow us to reduce student wait lists and more easily meet the needs of the com-
munity by providing non-credit courses and industry training in culinary arts.” State appropriated capital renovation and equipment funds were used to finance the $3.1 million construction project, completed by Holland, Ohio-based Midwest Contracting. Owens received major grants from The Honor Project Trust in the amount of $50,056 for audiovisual and information technology systems and from The Andersons Inc. Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000 for equipment.
Libbey Glass also made an in-kind donation of tableware and service ware. The Culinary Arts Center is home to five academic programs – the Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Dietetic Technology, Associate of Applied Business degree in Hospitality Management, a Culinary Arts certificate and a Baking and Pastry certificate. For more information, call 1-800-GOOWENS, ext. 7214.
i vi c v c i i T T C C h h a e e a o aattrree o n n e e G Proudly Presents: Produced by Special Arrangements with Samuel French
Show Dates: Feb. 28, Mar. 1,2*,7,8,9* Fri. & Sat. 8:00pm *Sun. 2:00pm
This three part “slice of life” play takes place in three different condos, but be careful as you just might see what might be your own neighbors-only zanier. Jamie Farr appeared in the premier of this thought-provoking and humorous play.
Tickets: $12 Adults ~ $10 for seniors & students For guaranteed seating call 419-855-3103 for reservations 509½ Main St.(in the Town Hall) Genoa
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Hannah, daughter of Robert Starr and Beth Starr plans to attend Evangel University to major in biblical languages seeking a career in pastoral or missionary field.
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Max Reeder Max has a GPA of 4.01 and is ranked 6th in his class. He is a member of FFA and participates in football and wrestling. Max, son of Curt & Chris Reeder, plans to attend a four year college and is unsure of his major at this time.
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Danny Patel Danny has a 4.38 GPA and is ranked 3rd in his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club as President, Student Council as President and Students in Action. He also plays soccer and is team captain. Danny, son of Charlie Patel and Hannah Patel plans to attend The Ohio State University to major in chemistry on a pre-med track. As part of our continuing commitment to the communities we serve, GenoaBank is proud to sponsor this outstanding Lake High School Student by awarding each winner $25 FREE in a new Deposit Account at GenoaBank. Genoa 801 Main St. Crossroads 9920 Old US 20 Elmore 352 Rice Street Millbury 24950 W. State Rt. 51 Maumee 9920 Old US 20 Oregon 3201 Navarre Ave.
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Education
Donations make Genoa iPad lab a virtual reality By Tammy Walro Press Staff Writer twalro@presspublications.com Joe Badger can recall that, back in the day when he went to college, it was rare for students to have their own computers. “I started at Clarkson College in 1979; in then in 1980, all incoming freshmen got a Zenith desktop computer,” said Badger, president of Genoa-based JBI Corp., an independent battery testing laboratory. “I was already a sophomore, so I didn’t get one.” A lifelong Genoa resident, Badger was looking for a way to help bring greater access to technology – a vital part of education today – to Genoa High School students. In late 2012, he approached thenschool board president Mitch Hoyles, who told Badger about the Genoa Academic Committee (G.A.C.), a newly-formed academic booster group whose goal was to encourage, promote, support, and reward academic excellence for students at Genoa High School. “I knew there were boosters for music, sports and other groups,” Badger said. “I wanted to find a mechanism to support academics, especially in light of ongoing budget cuts our schools are facing.” Hoyles put Badger in touch with Kellie Szymanski, president of the G.A.C. “When I met with Joe and his wife and they heard what we were doing, they were thrilled,” Szymanski said. “He wrote us a check for $1,000 that day, and called me some time later to make another $5,000 donation, with the stipulation the funds be earmarked for technology. “I had also met with Marty Sutter at GenoaBank,” she said. “ He and Joe are friends, and they are both big proponents of academics. We were so grateful to find that the bank board had agreed to make a $5,000 donation, that would also be earmarked for technology.” Dr. Aaron Meinke, of Genoa Medical Center, and his wife Laura, a school board member (currently president), wanted to
Marty Sutter, Joe Badger, and Laura Meinke with Genoa High School students Haley Gerke, Erica Harder, and Emma Trainer. contribute toward the effort. With the donations in hand, the G.A.C., with Genoa High School Principal Cari Buehler and technology coordinator Tom Baker, determined that creating an iPad lab would be the best use of the funds, in order to benefit the most number of students. “He found us a wonderful deal on iPads, a cart and accessories,” Szymanski said. The iPad lab, which includes 24 iPads loaded with a handful of apps including iBooks, Educreations, Discovery, NASA Science and calculators, is currently available for teachers to use in classrooms, as well as for check-out by individuals or small groups of students. “On behalf of the staff and students I am forever grateful for the generosity with-
in our Genoa community,” Buehler said. “This is a community that rallies around our kiddos to do and provide whatever is needed to make their career at Genoa High School the best that it can be. “Because of the recent generous donations from JBI, GenoaBank, and Dr. and Mrs. Meinke, our students and staff have a daily opportunity to enrich their classroom experiences,” she said. “Students now are taking their learning to a whole new level, whether that be through creating podcasts in English class or graphing equations in calculus...we are striving to develop that 21st century learner.” “These students will someday be the future leaders and decision-makers for Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan,” Sutter said. “GenoaBank is a bank that be-
lieves in playing our part. We share a common interest in supporting the people, places and events that make our community such a special place to live. “We truly believe this gift of sponsoring the iPad Lab at GHS will continue to enrich the lives of the children and teachers who live, work, and attend school in our community,” he said. In light of the iPad lab’s success, the G.A.C. is hoping to be able to buy more in the future. “Of course, we’d love to have more and we’re looking for grants to fund purchase of more iPads, but unfortunately, grants are not easy to get. “We are so grateful to our very caring and giving local businesses, including JBI, GenoaBank and Dr. and Mrs. Meinke,” Szymanski said. “It’s so gratifying how the business community has stepped up,” she said. “In the year since we organized, we’ve been able to accomplish so much, with the help of the GHS staff, parents, and community members,” she said. Szymanski credited Riverside Machine and Automation, which has been sponsoring quarterly incentives – including a pancake breakfast and dessert buffet – for students who achieve honor and high honor roll. The company also sponsors a lunch presented by the G.A.C. to a teacher chosen as Teacher of the Month. “Rayz Café has been wonderful too, allowing us to have two ‘Rayz Dayz’ fundraisers to benefit the G.A.C.,” Szymanski said. The committee is currently planning its biggest fundraiser ever – a 5K night run called “Brighten the Night,” which will be held Sept. 20 at 9 p.m., in conjunction with the Genoa Street Fair. “We’re working with the Toledo Roadrunners – it’s going to be a fun event,” Szymanski said. To make a donation to the G.A.C. or for more information, call Buehler at 419-8557741, ext. 21201. The community is invited to attend committee meetings, which are held the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library.
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Education
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Inspirational Jim “Basketball” Jones takes his message to schools By Stephanie Szozda Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com
Jim "Basketball" Jones gives an inspiring and unique presentation to the middle schoolers at Woodmore High School encouraging antibullying, character development and healthy life choices. (Press photo by Stephanie Szozda) In sixth grade, Jones started juggling and doing basketball tricks, and in the seventh grade, while competing in a talent show, he discovered his love for entertaining. In high school Jones soon discovered that he had a dream. His goal was to go to college and earn a degree. This was considered to be an unrealistic and unattainable goal by many and Jones found no lack of discouragement. He recalls one of the greatest influences in his life was provided by teacher Irene Schuster, in a class he took his senior year entitled, “Reading for the Real World,” designed to help students improve their reading levels. “She worked with me on reading strategies and took my reading rate my senior year from a second-grade reading level and pretty much doubled the volume of words I read per minute. But she also taught us how to break down studying and break down a book.” Then Jones took the ACT and received a disappointing score, which included a high of 28 in math and a low of nine in reading. “The guidance counselor literally said, ‘We don’t really think you should go to college; you’re really not going to be able
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There’s a one-man show in town and he has proven to be an incredible resource to local and national educators, businesses and organizations – one that is already being taken advantage of by area schools such as Woodmore, Oregon, Genoa, Rossford, Northwood and Oak Harbor. Jim Basketball Jones is the founder and star of one of the most successful one-person assemblies in the country. Though he prefers to stay within a 300 mile radius of Toledo, Jones has been paid thousands of dollars to travel from coast to coast giving inspirational assemblies at local and private schools, corporations, religious organizations and everything in between. Dealing mainly with students and teachers at all levels of education; he customizes his presentations to cater to each audience, and to the topics chosen by the client. His presentations deal with topics ranging from bullying; character education such as respect, and trustworthiness; personal development and success and also teacher training and corporate speaking. He feels his personal experiences and struggles enable him to connect with people and to discuss how it’s possible to triumph through adversity. As a child, Jones was diagnosed with dyslexia, which he explains is “a languageprocessing issue that slows people down.” “Some people have issues with the writing and the letters and associating sounds with those letters. It is not a sign of a lack of intelligence because there’re tons of successful, unbelievably gifted and talented dyslexics,” he said. “So it’s more of a learning ‘challenge’ than a learning disability.” Jones was in a special education class from first through fifth grade and had tutors until 10th grade, when he was officially out of the special education program, but took remedial classes in place of college preparation classes. “I worked so much on reading and being out of class (in elementary school), I didn’t have the stuff that normal kids would get,” he recalled. “It was very frustrating because I would miss out on so much ‘normal’ education because they would be working on my reading; so my grammar was poor. I really just missed out on the very fundamentals because I wasn’t in those classes.” Jones recalls not being able to answer a simple story problem because he didn’t know the order the months of the year came in. “It just made it even more of a challenge,” he said.
to make it,’” Jones said. “But what they couldn’t test is my ability to schedule my time, and also, in college, I was able to focus a lot more on numbers than words.” Jones applied to Bowling Green State University and got accepted on his GPA and class rank alone. He took the skills and discipline he learned from Ms. Schuster to Bowling Green. “That helped me know how to study and how to manage my time.”
Jones would later be given the award of Outstanding Graduating Senior in The College of Business at BGSU. He was also listed in The Wall Street Journal’s Top Business students in the nation. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Finance, he went on the get his MBA at The Ohio State University. In his presentation at Woodmore High School Feb. 14, Jones admitted to being bullied in school because he had to be in a special class due to his learning disability. He talked about how it made him feel to be different, and explained how physical activities like juggling and basketball helped to get his mind off of his struggles and allowed him to interact with other kids in an environment where he was not faced with a daunting disadvantage. He uses the talent show tricks he has perfected to entertain and engage the audience and to punctuate his story – a story about how it’s possible to overcome adversity; how it’s important to disregard the doubts that others proclaim freely, to never let what anyone says prevent you from following your dreams and goals. For more information, visit www. JimBasketballJones.com or Jim Basketball Jones on Facebook/Google+. To schedule Jones for an assembly call 419-693-8093.
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Kindergarten registration, career day planned at Genoa Genoa Area Local Schools will hold kindergarten registration and screening March 26, 27 and 28 at Genoa Elementary School. All parent information and registration forms will be distributed at the screening session. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by Sept. 30. All prospective students must be screened and registered. Call Genoa Elementary at 419855-7741 after March 1 to set up an appointment. Screening session will be 8-10 a.m., 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:15-3:15 p.m. each day. Sessions are limited to 12 students per day. A parent/guardian must be present during the screenings. The child’s birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security card and custody papers, if applicable, should be brought to the screening. Children should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers during appointments.
Career Day planned Genoa Academic Committee will hold a Career Day Thursday, April 17, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Looking for volunteers to come in to answer questions about their professions. Lunch will be provided. It’s not a formal presentation; presenters need only be available to answer questions from students. For more information, visit Genoa Academic Committee on Facebook or email kjszym@yahoo.com.
brought to the appointment include the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, the child’s Social Security card, proof of residency, parent’s driver’s license and custody papers, if applicable. Children should dress in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. A parent /guardian must be present with the child during the entire screening appointment. All parent information and registration forms will be completed at the screening session.
The seminar will help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps. Topics of discussion include name registration, licensing, taxes, zoning, business entities, employees, insurance, financing and business planning. In March, seminars will be offered: • March 5 – 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (conference room), 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor. • March 19 – 9:30-11:30 a.m., Erie County Chamber of Commerce (conference room), 225 W. Washington Row, Sandusky. • March 26 – 4:30-6:30 p.m., Terra State Community College (Building A, Room 314), 2830 Napoleon Rd, Fremont. To register or for more information, contact Bill Auxter, director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at 800-8262431 bauxter@terra.edu.
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in partnership with United Way of Greater Toledo and the Office of Service Learning. Appointments are required. Interested individuals may schedule an appointment by calling the United Way at 2-1-1. Assistance is offered in College Hall, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. For more information, contact Krista Kiessling at krista_kiessling@owens.edu or 567-661-2275.
UT Engineering to hold expo The University of Toledo Engineering Career Center will host its Spring 2014 Engineering Career Expo Feb. 26 from 12:304:30 p.m. in the College of Engineering. Only UT College of Engineering students, grads and alumni are eligible to attend. Pre-registration is not required. A student-check in will open at 12:15 p.m. Currently 120 companies are registered for the event, with additional companies expected to sign up. The expo will offer a great opportunity for students to meet with employers for networking and future employment, according Dr. Vickie Kuntz, director of the Engineering Career and Development Center.
Waite 50th reunion The Waite High School, class of 1964 will hold a 50th class reunion May 9 at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg. Invitations were recently mailed. Alumni who you did not receive an invitation may email jack.romp@yahoo.com or phone 419-215-4394.
B-C-S kindergarten screening Benton-Carroll-Salem School District will hold kindergarten registration and screening on April 14, 15 and 16 at RC Waters Elementary. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 30 in order to be eligible for kindergarten. All kindergarten students should be screened and registered to begin the school year. Parents and guardians should call the elementary school at 419-898-6219 to schedule an appointment. Appointment times will be offered from 8:15 -10:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and 1 -3 p.m. each day. Items to be
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Bowen’s squad captures Northern Buckeye trophy By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com This is starting to become a habit. Over the last three seasons, the Lake boys basketball team has gone 55-11 by playing an exciting brand of basketball while winning two Northern Buckeye Conference titles and just missing out on a third last season. This season has been a little more special than usual because Lake, which is 19-1 and 12-1 in the NBC heading into the weekend, flirted with perfection by starting 13-0 and garnering recognition by earning the No. 4 ranking in the Division II Associated Press poll. Defeating NBC foe Woodmore last Friday night would have meant a sole championship, although they could have had a little help had Eastwood defeated pre-season league favorite Rossford (14-5, 11-2) Wednesday. The Bulldogs held off the Eagles for a 50-48 victory and a Bulldog win over Elmwood Friday and Flyer loss to the Wildcats would have meant co-championships. The Flyers last regular season game was a make-up contest against Northwood Saturday. Point guard Connor Bowen, the NBC Player of the Year, leads the way, averaging 22.4 points and 8.4 assists, both tops in the conference. The 6-0 junior has gotten help this year from fellow junior Jared Rettig, a 6-2 shooting guard who is fifth in the league in scoring (16.9) and first in rebounding (9.8). “Due to our lack of size, I’ve dedicated myself to crashing the boards,” Rettig said. “I’ve just been in the right spot at the right time, I guess.” The team, which employs a four-guard lineup, has gotten solid contributions from 6-0 guard Brandyn Neal (9.4 pts., 5.4 reb.), a second-team selection, 5-11 guard Cody Witt (7.4 pts.) and 6-3 forward Todd Walters (6.8 pts, 5.4 reb.). Plus, Jake Rettig (6-0), Aaron Witt (5-9) and Adam Duncan (5-10) have provided production off the bench. When faced with challenges this season, Lake has answered the call. It’s been an exciting season for the Flyers, one that has seen them win in dramatic fashion on numerous occasions. Down one, Rettig hit a three-pointer with 3.2 seconds remaining in their 52-49 victory over Eastwood. Against Bryan, the Flyers rallied from 12-point second-half deficit to win, 67-64, and defeated Rossford in nail-biting fashion both times. The first victory, a 67-65 overtime win over the Bulldogs, was won on Jared Rettig’s go-ahead threepointer with 1:35 left in overtime, and the other win, a 75-69 victory on Feb. 11, essentially clinched the league title.
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Lake sophomore Brandyn Neal goes to the hoop. (Photo courtesy of Innovations Portrait Studio/ Innovations Visual Impact.com) “I couldn’t be more pleased with the team’s success this year!” coach Ryan Bowen said. “We play one senior, three juniors, four sophomores and one freshman. So we came into the season very young. Connor and Jared have experience, but they were the only two that ever started varsity before this year. But this team has bought into everything we as coaches wanted out of them and the success quickly followed.” It wasn’t that long ago when things weren’t going so well for the program. From 2007-10, the Flyers went a combined 16-68 and won just one tournament game before Bowen took over. Since then, Lake has become one of the area’s top teams, going 67-20 (.770) while winning two league titles and a sectional crown. Bowen, a 1992 graduate of Lake, worked his way up through the program, coaching the junior high and freshman teams while also serving as a varsity assistant before getting his chance to run the show. The primary key to Lake’s success over the last four seasons is the talent that has come through in the form of his son, Connor Bowen, along with Jared Rettig,
Jayce Vancena, Marcus Pierce, Rashad Smith and Josh Tantari. But knowing how to harness that talent and employing the right kind of system has made a world of difference as well, plus, Coach Bowen believes there’s been a change in the culture. Coach Bowen’s up-tempo style allows for a more exciting brand of basketball, He stresses that it has enabled his players to play with freedom in a relaxed setting. He trusts that his players will make smart decisions and allows the talent to flourish while also playing within the framework of the system, one that has wide-ranging boundaries. “We wanted to implement a system that would be good for our athletes,” he said. “We run a read offense, without many play calls. We want to push the ball as much as possible (and) play fast, but take reasonable shots. A good point guard is a must for our style of offense, as they are making the reads, and the rest of the players are reading the ball. Our style is fun to play, and hopefully fun to watch for the fans. “We stress that as coaches must trust our players to play the game. Mistakes will happen, but we don’t stress about their
Lake (12-1, NBC) 19 1 Gibsonburg (9-4, TAAC) 16 5 Eastwood (9-4, NBC) 15 6 Cardinal Stritch (7-6, TAAC) 8 10 Genoa (6-7, NBC) 8 12 Oak Harbor (0-12, SBC) 6 14 Woodmore (4-9, NBC) 5 16 Waite (1-9, TCL) 5 16 Clay (1-12, TRAC) 3 18 Northwood (0-13, TAAC) 1 19
GIRLS BASKETBALL Oak Harbor (11-3, SBC) Genoa (10-4, NBC) Clay (8-6, TRAC) Lake (8-6, NBC) Cardinal Stritch (8-6, TAAC) Woodmore (7-7, NBC) Waite (4-6, TCL) Gibsonburg (6-8, TAAC) Northwood (5-9, TAAC) Eastwood (2-12, NBC)
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actions, we focus on their reactions. Bad plays will happen, we just work that much harder on the next play, and that mistake will be forgotten.” Connor Bowen, a three-year starter at point guard, has shown a knack for knowing when to attack and when to look for his teammates. “It’s the best thing,” he said. “I get the freedom with everything I want to do, and when I am playing well, it frees up all my teammates. “We have played really well as a team and are really close as a group so that helps us out tremendously,” Connor continued. “We are about where I thought we’d be. I’m really proud of my team and all the things we’ve accomplished so far. That style of play has allowed a slasher like Rettig, a first-team All-NBC selection, to create opportunities for himself and score in bunches. “It’s fun to play in a system like that,” Rettig said. “It helps with the small team we have so we try and be more athletic with our trapping and transition offense. Playing as one (unit) on the defensive end has helped tremendously.”
Students share their favorite Winter Olympic events By Maddy Hines and Amber Young Window To Woodmore The Winter Olympic Games have swung into action. People from all over the world train day after day to be successful in the Olympics. Many sports are well-known, such as ice hockey and snowboarding, while others like skeleton and Nordic combined may not be.
A Woodmore journalism survey asked 107 high school and middle school girls as well as 102 high school and middle school boys about their favorite events. The students were asked to circle their grade, whether they were male or female, so that there could be a comparison of what females watch versus what males watch, and their top three favorite events. Eighty-five out of 102 males picked ice hockey has their top sport to watch. Eighty-
three out of 102 boys also picked snowboarding as their second favorite sport to watch. Lastly, 48 out of 102 boys picked bobsledding as their third favorite sport to watch. Girls nationwide favor figure skating, and the girls at Woodmore, 7-12, proved this to be true as well. Out of 107 girls questioned, 84 of them picked figure skating as one of their top three favorites. Coming in second, was snowboarding, which nor-
mally might not be a girl’s first pick when handed the remote, but 65 out of 107 girls chose this event. As their third choice, girls also picked ice hockey with 42 out of 107. Woodmore students have common interests with many people all over America. According to topendsports.com, which conducted a poll on favorite Olympic sports as well, coming in first was figure skating and not far behind figure skating was ice hockey as national favorites.
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A school-record 40 points by Florida State senior Natasha Howard (Waite) resulted in a convincing 8359 road win at Syracuse at the Carrier Dome. Howard registered her schoolrecord 40 points on 14-of-19 shooting from the floor, as well as 12-of-15 from the charity stripe. Her 40th point to break the former record of 39 by Roneeka Hodges vs. Maryland in 2005 came on a free throw with 56 seconds left. Howard’s 40 points are the most by an ACC player this season in conference games. She only trails Wake Forest guard Chelsea Douglas’ 48 points in non-conference play vs. FIU this past December. “Natasha was incredible,” FSU coach Sue Semrau said. “The individual honors are nice for her, but she would tell you first-hand that it’s an even greater win for our team. I’m really proud of the way our players played tonight. They did an excellent job against a very good Syracuse basketball team and Natasha led the way for us.” Howard helped the Seminoles (177, 5-6) shoot 54 percent from the field. It was FSU’s first 50-percent shooting performance in ACC play this season and its fourth time this year. FSU’s 83 points were also its highest in ACC play this year. FSU (17-8, 5-7) started to force the ball a bit in the beginning of the second half, but was able to convert its shots as Howard had six quick points to put the ‘Noles ahead 50-31 with 15:56 left in the game. FSU converted 12 of its first 13 free-throw attempts to aid its 19-point margin. FSU continued to pour it on, as Howard totaled her career high of 28 points at the 11:31 mark and Delgado had 11 assists to form a dynamic duo in the contest. Howard converted a fastbreak layup from the left side later to secure her 30th point and make her the first ‘Nole since Courtney Ward vs. Vanderbilt in 2010 to reach the 30-point mark. After falling behind early 9-2 thanks to a Syracuse 9-0 run, FSU began to show a crisp offense that focused on good ball movement. Jones drained her first trey of the game to tie the game at 9-9, and Howard continued to put in work down low as she notched 10 points in the early going to give FSU an 18-11 lead with 11:24 left in the first half. It was Howard’s 85th career double-figure game. The ‘Noles played one of their best first halves of the season, hitting the 40-point mark for the first time on the road as they led, 42-26. Howard led all scorers with 16 points and FSU shot a remarkable 6-of-8 from 3-point range.
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By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Many in the area know about the long standing tradition of the Oak Harbor wrestling program. A program with a storied history that dates back to the late 1970s, the Rockets have been on a tear in the last eight years, finishing second twice, third twice, fifth and seventh in Division II while winning the Sandusky Bay Conference five times. Individually, seven wrestlers have won state titles and seven more have finished in second place. Beyond that, the program has consistently sent its wrestlers to compete at the collegiate level. You’re probably familiar with Ohio State alum J.D. Bergman, a three-time All-American who won the U.S. Open last year and remains an Olympic hopeful, but there are other former Oak Harbor wrestlers still carrying on impressive collegiate careers. Currently, there are seven former Rockets wrestling collegiately, all at the NCAA Division I or D-II level, which provides scholarships — Drew Stone (Ohio State), Konnor Witt (Air Force), Jake Cramer (Tiffin), Ian Miller (Kent State), Alex Bergman (Navy), Jared Chambers (Tiffin) and Luke Cramer (Ashland). Miller and Witt sport records of 22-4 and 21-9, respectively, this season. “J.D. is the one to blame for that,” Oak Harbor coach George Bergman said. “He started it by wrestling at Ohio State and having a good career there. Wrestling in college is tough — some of the kids used to look at it like its the NFL. But you need someone to start (the trend) and J.D. got it going. “If you want to compete in college, you’ve got to go in with both feet; you’ve got to be committed. The training is difficult, too. It’s grueling, but it’s very rewarding and it’s about the relationships you build.” It’s certainly difficult making the adjustment, as Chambers and Luke Cramer, both freshmen, can attest. “The first couple meets were tough,” said Chambers, who notes that he is getting along well with his studies but was experiencing some difficulties in the beginning. “The stuff I did in high school and got away with most of the time doesn’t work against most guys in college. So I just worked more on my own or one-on-one with Coach (Joey) Simcoe and he’s helped me a lot and is still pointing out stuff that needs fixing. The work never ends.” Cramer said, “Wrestling is brutal in college. I’ve got some bumps and bruises, but nothing that’s going to keep me from wrestling. It’s been hard being thrown in the lineup as a freshman. Everybody is good — it’s a whole different thing. I’ve got to work on some things.” As Chambers stressed, it’s also dif-
Kent State grappler Ian Miller (Oak Harbor) takes down an Iowa State wrestler. Miller is one of seven Rockets wrestling NCAA Division I or II. (Photo by David Dermer)
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J.D. is the one to blame for that. ficult balancing wrestling and academics. Alex Bergman, a freshman at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, has plenty of other demands. “School is definitely more challenging than it was in high school,” Alex Bergman said. “(The whole situation) is pretty demanding. There isn’t ever a time where I can really sit around and do nothing. I’m always busy whether it’s homework, wrestling or some military obligation.” Cramer, who is currently 13-10 with one pin, is finding that corresponding with his fellow students helps him get a better grasp of things. “In all my classes,” he said, “I’ve made friends with people and we’ll try to figure things out. That helps a lot.”
Cramer credits the Oak Harbor wrestling program for helping to prepare him for competition at the collegiate level in a number of ways, most specifically conditioning. “It made a difference,” he said. “I tried to be in the best shape possible. We were always well-conditioned at Oak Harbor. And the drill techniques we did were very helpful.” For Bergman, who is 5-4 on the season, going up against other great wrestlers was a great way for him to prepare. “It helped a lot anytime you have partners as good as Ian Miller, Konner Witt and Jake and Luke Cramer,” he said. “Then you’ll be prepared to wrestle in college. Coach Bergman has also found that his program benefits when his old wrestlers return and can relay teaching tips to their former teammates. “When the guys come back during Christmas break, we’ll have them show us what they’re working on,” he said. “The latest trends, techniques, stuff like that. It means a heck of a lot for our wrestlers hearing about (new techniques) from guys they looked up to. If it’s good enough for Ohio State and Kent State, it’s good enough for Oak Harbor.”
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Naismith Trophy Howard has been added to the 2014 “Wade Watch” list, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced on behalf of the Wade Trophy Coalition. The 6-foot-3 Howard, daughter of a former University of Toledo basketball player, also has been named one of 10 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award, which fans can vote for online. In addition, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced that Howard advanced to the women’s midseason Top 30 list for the Naismith Trophy given to the best overall player in college basketball. The annual trophy is voted on by the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s board of selectors, comprised of leading basketball journalists, coaches and administrators from around the country. The four finalists will be unveiled on March 21, and the winner will be announced on April 7 during the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Nashville, Tenn. Howard has dented the Florida State career record books with her best season so far as a senior. The Toledo native is third in career rebounds (948) and blocks (172), fourth in points (1,555), sixth in rebound average (8) and 11th in steals (182). She is on pace to average the highest amount of points per game at FSU since Roneeka Hodges averaged 19.2 points in the 2004-05 season.
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Decker, three divers qualify for state meet By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Eastwood sophomore swimmer Alyssa Decker competed at the Division II state swim meet in the 200-yard medley and the 100-yard butterfly over the weekend at C.T. Branin Natatorium, Canton. Decker finished sixth in the 200 medly at the district meet with a time of 2:22.38, just over six seconds behind champion Karrigan Vargo (2:16.72), a junior from Sandusky. She was also sixth in the butterfly, finishing in 1:04.71, which is just over three seconds behind champion Josie Miller (1:01.3), a junior from Wapakoneta. Decker is joined by three local divers at the state meet — Waite freshman Anna Campos (seeding score of 405.05) and two from Oak Harbor — sophomore Cooper Hicks (378.65) and senior Bryce Buderer (366.15). At the D-I district meet, Anna Campos Campos was the top Northwest Ohio diver, finishing sixth after scoring 367.6 to trail the champion, Strongsville junior Julia Oppedisano (461.55), runner-up Rocky River sophomore Ryleigh Macalla (410.45) and Findlay senior Bethany Glick (408.05), Amherst Steele junior Holly Lamb (388.5), and Avon Lake senior Emily Krause (370.15). At the D-II district, Buderer finished third, scoring 362.5 to trail Coldwater freshman Caleb Keck (418.95) and Lexington freshman Evan Heth (365.1). Hicks was 13th, scoring 283.75.
cal selections Jordyn Taylor, a Lake junior guard, and Allie Wank, a Woodmore senior wing/post. Local second team selections are Woodmore junior wing/post Mackenzie Johnson and Lake junior guard Catie Phalen. Honorable mention picks include Eastwood sophomore guard Mackenzie Albright, Eastwood junior guard Reagan Boice, Lake junior guard Alexis Hansen, Eastwood senior post Emily Hayward, Genoa senior wing Katie Jensen, Genoa senior post Brynn Skilliter, Woodmore senior guard Grace Weirich, and Lake senior post Sumer Woodruff. In boys’ basketball, Lake junior guard Connor Bowen is Player of the Year and his backcourt teammate, junior guard Jared Rettig joins him on the All-NBC first team. The NBC champion Flyers are the only team with two selections. Other local first team picks are Eastwood senior guard Jake Schmeltz and Genoa junior wing Luke Rightnowar. Local All-NBC boys second team picks are Eastwood senior post Grant Peters, Genoa senior guard Casey Gose, and Lake sophomore guard Brandon Neal. HM choices are Eastwood senior post Steven Bradley, Lake senior guard Cody Witt, and Woodmore senior guard Erich Gruelich.
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Genoa girls’ basketball players Ciara Albright, a senior guard, and Haley Pickard, a sophomore point guard, have been selected first team All-Northern Buckeye Conference. They are joined on the first team by lo-
The Woodmore CAGE program will hold its tenth annual Wildcat Benefit Bash on March 15 at the Sunrise Banquet Center in Millbury. The event will feature the Midwest Dueling Pianos that played at last year’s
Eastwood’s statequalifying swimmer Alyssa Decker. event, the Woodmore Jazz Band, auction items, wine tasting and food. All proceeds will benefit the CAGE program and its efforts to improve Woodmore’s extracurricular facilities. Tickets are available at Pills n’ Packages in both Woodville and Elmore or online on the CAGE website. For more information about the event or to volunteer, contact Vicki Selhorst at vselhorst@woodmorecage.com or Fred and Vickie Friar at pdq@woh.rr.com. More information about the event, including a ticket order form, can also be found on the CAGE website, www.woodmore cage.com. Woodmore CAGE’s most recent project was to help provide funding for the stadium entry building at the high school. CAGE’s next project is to raise funds for a performing arts facility that can support choir and band concerts, as well as plays. CAGE is financially supported entirely through donations. (By Window To Woodmore staff writer Drew Frederick)
Sports announcements The Eastwood boys track program received $4,800 in donations from three different benefactors, including $300 from Gary and Lori Dierker, $1,500 from an anonymous donor, and $3,000 from OwensIllinois. ********** Rocket Little League Baseball (formerly Oak Harbor Little League and Rocky Ridge/ Graytown leagues) will be accepting registration forms for the 2014 summer season until Mar. 8. Forms can be found online at www.leaguelineup.com/rllba. Contact Patrick Smith (419-707-1846) or Ron Lajti (419-340-5417).
********** North American Youth Sports will hold its annual spring youth basketball tournament at Bowling Green High School, Apr. 4-6. There are 10 different divisions for grades 5-6, seventh grade, eighth grade, grades 9-10, and 11-12, with separate boys’ and girls’ brackets for each age division. Entry fee is $150 and guarantees a minimum of three games. Entry deadline is Mar. 14. Call the toll-free NAYS spring tournament hotline at 1-866-352-5915, tournament director Mark Malinowski at 419-4505595, or visit www.northamericanyouthsports.org. ********** College students wanting sports management experience and high school (including DECA) students may intern this summer to help the City of Toledo Recreation Department prepare for two national baseball tournaments this summer. In the CWS, 16 summer college teams from across the country, showcasing future professional ballplayers, will arrive to play 31 9-inning wood bat baseball games in a televised event at four major baseball fields in the Toledo area. Intern hours may vary from 3-40 hours per week at Ottawa Park offices. Call recreation coordinator Shawn Sobel at 419-936-3887 or email shawn.sobel@toledo.oh.gov. ********** Presale tickets for Oak Harbor’s varsity boys’ basketball sectional tournament game against Port Clinton are available in the high school main office. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for students in advance while all tickets will be $6 at the door on the night of the game. This game will take place at Willard High School on Feb. 25 at 6:15 p.m.
Record-setting Lady Rockets entered tourney on high note By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com After losing four key players from last year’s squad, some thought Oak Harbor girls basketball might take a step back this season. However, even with few upperclassmen, the Rockets came together as a group and exceeded the learning curve, going 18-4 overall and 11-3 in the Sandusky Bay Conference while putting together one of the better seasons in the program’s history. Led by 5-foot-11 sophomore forward Andrea Cecil, Oak Harbor has dominated nearly all of its opponents for the duration of the season with its four hiccups coming against state-ranked Clyde (twice), Bellevue and Port Clinton, whose combined record is 57-9. Oak Harbor coach Tom Kontak believes the cohesiveness has developed within the group and that enables them to perform at a high level. “I’m enjoying coaching this group,” he said. “They enjoy playing with each other. The team cares about performing well for each other — there is a lot of hustle and heart. I appreciate their toughness. We beat Port Clinton and Genoa and won some road games against Margaretta, Edison and Perkins — those are tough places to play. “The basketball season is a marathon. At this point, some teams are saying, ‘When is the season over?’ But we are excited about what’s left. We’re getting into tournament mode. Everybody’s excited.” Cecil, who is averaging 19.6 points and 7.5 rebounds, has gotten plenty of help on the offensive end by 5-7 small forward
Emma Barney (10.1 pts.) and 5-10 center Maddy Rathbun (5.6 reb.), both freshmen. “I think we’ve had a very good season,” Barney said. “We’ve been pretty consistent. Coach always tells us that our defense creates our offense. If you don’t play defense, you won’t get as many opportunities (to score). And we are always working on talking on defense in practice.” Also contributing are 5-5 shooting guard Athena Eli, who has provided plenty of three-point shooting, and 5-5 point guard Amanda Hetrick (2.3 asst.), who supplies a blend of scoring, passing and defense. Emma Bergman, Olivia Rollins, Alexa Weis and Brandy Lochotzki have provided valuable minutes off the bench. Senior Nikki Weis would have provided a solid presence in the post but has missed the season because of a recurring knee injury. Hetrick, one of two seniors on the team, says she’s tried to provide leadership for an inexperienced bunch. “I just always try to lead by example,” Hetrick said. “I try to do everything the best I can and try to help the other players. When I was younger, (the older players) always told me to keep my head up and not be afraid to mess up. “We all get along really well and mesh and we know what each other is doing out on the floor. It’s been great seeing us get better this season. It’s gone better than I expected.” The school record for wins in a season is 21, set by former coach Dick Heller’s 2002-03 squad that went 20-0 in the regular season and won a sectional title. In fact, no other Oak Harbor team has won a sectional crown since. For the Rockets to match that win total,
Oak Harbor sophomore Andrea Cecil scores. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) they’ll have to win three games in the tournament, which began last weekend with a
Division III sectional final against Margaretta, which advanced by defeating Gibsonburg 49-32. If Oak Harbor wins a sectional championship, it faces either Bucyrus or Ashland Crestview in the district semifinal at 6:15 p.m. at Seneca East High School in Attica on Thursday. Kontak, who built a successful program at Genoa, going 91-44, in just two years at Oak Harbor has gone 34-12. He is active with the youth program and has the team meet for offseason workouts and activities where some of the younger players can get to know the kids in high school. The bond that he’s helped create with the players has been instrumental to their success. “If the core (of the group) is not genuine, it will fall apart,” Kontak said. “You have to care for each other or things can break down. We’ve had team meals and done things together off the court. “Good leadership has come out of that. I’ve tried to instill some accountability — being on time, helping on defense, setting a good screen. We as coaches are very passionate and competitive. And these kids have taken that on with us. The kids have embraced (our philosophy).” Kontak remained confident that his players were ready when the postseason kicked into gear. “We could lose the first game or go (for a run),” he said. “We prepare with a lot of passion and intensity. It’s important to be at our best when it counts the most so that we aren’t overwhelmed by the atmosphere. The good teams and the good players are ready for moments like this. (It’s about) taking advantage of your opportunities and preparing for the moment — the pressure will be there, but you can’t be overwhelmed by it.”
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At 57-1, Nino looking for more championships Genoa wrestler Jay Nino, the Division III sectional champion, takes down Woodmore’s runnerup, Henry Flores, in the 220 pound title match. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/ HEHphotos. smugmug. com)
By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Jay Nino took a 57-1 record into the Division III district wrestling tournament at Bowling Green State University. Genoa’s junior 220-pounder has already won Northern Buckeye Conference and sectional titles the past two weeks, and he hasn’t lost since the final round of the Napoleon Duals on Jan. 17-18. Nino said a big reason for his success this season is the work he put in during the offseason. Nino practiced with the Lake Erie Wrestling Club last May and June and competed in four freestyle tournaments, in addition to attending various camps. He competed with Perrysburg’s squad at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Fla., winning nine of 10 matches. “A lot of my friends from biddy wrestle at Perrysburg and I still keep in touch with them,” Nino said. “They needed a 220-pounder and we just hooked up. I wrestled at Perrysburg for camps and stuff and I knew the coaches.” Nino often spent six days a week in the weight room and, during the 2013 football season, started at linebacker for the Comets. “It all contributed to this,” Nino said. “I never really, honestly, from freshman to sophomore year put much time into the offseason. I wish I would have, because now I see how it really does help.” Nino also spends a good amount of time after practice with assistant coach Dave Wlodarz, who helps Nino work on his conditioning. “Coach Wlodarz and I have been working hard after practice and stepping it up,” Nino said. “We’ll do like a 12-minute jump rope and he pushes me. He has me run sprints, and he’ll usually drill live with me. I can tell it’s helping a lot.” Nino spent last weekend pinning all four of his opponents at the Lake sectional, pinning Woodmore’s Henry Flores in 4:50 of the championship match. He and eight
teammates advanced to districts, including sectional champions Damian D’Emilio, a 106-pound sophomore, senior Max Reeder (23-2 at 138), junior Tyler Baird (39-2 at 182) and senior heavyweight Cody Buckner (35-1). D’Emilio (51-6) earned his 100th career win when he pinned junior Thomas Schnitker of Woodmore in the third period, helping Genoa win its third straight sectional crown. D’Emillio is the first sophomore in school history to join the elite fraternity of 15 Comet wrestlers to reach 100 wins. The Comets outdistanced Northern Buckeye Conference foe Otsego by a margin of 32½ points for the sectional title. The championship is the team’s fourth tournament title this season. Nino competed at last year’s state tournament, going 1-2 at 220 pounds. He has been on a mission this season, but he said going through the regular season undefeated wasn’t a high priority. “It was possible,” he said. “I’ve only lost one match, 4-2, so it’s not like I just got
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dominated. To go undefeated, it would have been nice. My ultimate goal is to be a state champ. It’s not like my season went down the drain just because I lost that match.” That match would be the two-point decision he surrendered to Springfield senior Devin Nye at the Napoleon Duals. Nye, who took fifth at last year’s D-I state tourney, is still undefeated this season and only has seven career losses. “It was a tie match and Jay was riding him and gave up a reversal at the end of the match,” Genoa head coach Bob Bergman said. “The more you go without a loss, everyone starts talking about it. It becomes less about wrestling and more about record, and Jay takes pride in his wrestling. It was just a good eye-opener. I was curious to see how Jay would take that (loss), and he handled it really well. I think it gave him some resolve here the last couple weeks in the (practice) room.” Nino said losing to Nye motivated him to work harder. “Before that match I was kind of thinking I was invincible,” he said. “I was unde-
feated almost halfway through the season. Honestly, it was best for me that I did end up losing that match. It was kind of a wakeup call.” Nino is closing in on the school’s single-season mark for victories, set by 145-pounder Drew Keenan last season. Keenan won 62 matches and went 1-2 at the state tournament. Nino, who set the school record with 35 pins a year ago, has 41 this season. “He’s really quick and he can pin from every position,” Bergman said. “He has multiple takedowns and setups, and he’s almost impossible to ride. Jay is a gamer. Most wrestlers get some anxiety about tough matches. Jay wants them. He’s thirsting for those high drama matches this late in the season.” The 5-foot-11 Nino, who has a 154-22 career record, said this time of year is what every wrestler works for, and he is no different. “It’s that time of year to really step it up,” said Nino, who wants to wrestle in college.
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The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce seeks applications for its 21st annual Prism Awards, which honor excellence in this area’s businesses and organizations. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 28. The nominees will be honored at a banquet to be held at Sunrise Park and Banquet Center Wednesday, Mar. 12. Paul Toth, president of the Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority will be the keynote speaker. The program is open to all businesses located in an area encompassed by East Toledo on the west, Oregon on the north, Oak Harbor on the east and Gibsonburg on the south. If you have a business you would like to nominate call chamber director Sarah Beavers at 419-693-5580 or email her at director @embchamber.org. *** The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce has door/window decals available to its members to support local shopping. The decals read, “Support Small Business, Shop Local, Buy Local.” Contact Cheryl Grosjean at Genoa Custom Interior.
Schulte lauded With a reception and resolution, Lake Township said thank you Tuesday to Gary Schulte, who retired as the sexton of the township cemetery. “…Gary Schulte has established a dedicated and professional reputation as a caring and responsive Cemetery Sexton, meeting the needs of people during their bereavement,” the resolution says. Melanie Bowen, a township trustee, said Schulte did a “stellar job.” “No words can describe the job you’ve done,” she said.
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On Feb. 15, members of the Woodmore Key Club braved the cold as part of the third annual Box City event, designed to raise awareness to the struggles faced by those who don’t have a home. Proceeds raised from the event will go to the Cherry Street Mission. (Press photo by Russ Lytle/Facebook.com/Russ Lytle/RHP) The trustees also presented a plaque to Schulte. John Welch, a former trustee, said Schulte was responsible for the township “having one of the finest cemeteries
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Lake Twp. Ageless Wonders of Lake Township will meet for dinner at Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Rd., Oregon, Wed. March 12 at 5 p.m. Reservations have been made for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ageless Wonders.â&#x20AC;? Info: 419836-3811. Lake Twp. Police OfďŹ cers Assn. Jiggs Dinner March 14, 5-7 p.m. in the Lake Twp. Administration Building, 27975 Cummings Rd. Featuring corned beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage quarters, dessert and a drink. Food will be cooked and served by Lake Twp. police officers. Take-outs available. Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by the fire department auxiliary every 3rd Mon. of the month, 5-7 p.m., Fire Station 1, 4505 Walbridge Rd.
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Elmore 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. and every Sat. from 5-9 p.m. Questions: 419-392-1112.
Genoa Fit For Life Wellness Day March 8, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UCC, 1213 Washington St. Featuring guest speaker William Hablitzel, M.D., along with breakout sessions, resource tables, chair massage, health screenings and more. Free. No reservations required. Light breakfast served at 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His Last Days,â&#x20AC;? a sacred musical about Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last days will be presented by Kansas, St. James choral group March 16, 6:30 p.m., St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UCC, 1213 Washington St. Program will last about 45 minutes. Free-will offering will be accepted to cover expenses. Christian Momsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month January through May at Our Lady of Lourdes. The group is open to all moms who desire encouragement and support in the vocation of motherhood. For info, contact Patti Greenhill at 419-862-0128 or email pattijsd@yahoo.com. Tail Wagginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tutors Therapy Dogs visit the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. the 3rd Wed. of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Children may practice their oral reading skills by reading aloud to the dogs. Storytimes for preschoolage children are held Tues. at 11 a.m.; Morning Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Thurs. of the month at 9:30 a.m.; Evening Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7 p.m.; Adult Craft Classes offered the 1st Mon. of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call the library at 419855-3380 to register. 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 Thurs.3:30-5:30 p.m. and the following Saturday of the same week, 10 a.m. - noon. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. Pantry is located at Christ Community Church, 303 West 4th St. Info: 419-855-8539 or 419-341-0913.
Gibsonburg Bookworms Book Club will meet 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 homedelivered meals available. 419-637-7947.
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Community Preparedness Day Celebration March 1, Riverview Healthcare Campus, 8180 W. SR 163. Pancake & sausage breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by presentations on home safety and security, weather safety, Davis-Besse emergencies, train spills and more. Info: 419-8982851, ext. 6075 (10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily). 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. Ottawa Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities Monthly Board Meeting Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. at the Board Office, 235 N. Toussaint South Rd. Meetings are open to the public. For info, call 419-898-0400.
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Pancake & Sausage Dinner, March 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church. Free-will offering accepted to benefit Activity Center Fund.
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Woodville Township Trustees will hold their regular meetings in 2014 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Fiscal Office at the Woodville Township Fire Station, 321 East Main St. Woodville Public Library, 101 E. Main St., Storytimes, Mondays, 7 p.m., featuring stories and crafts. Lego Club (grades K-6), meets the 1st Sat. of the month from 10-11 a.m..; KidzArt (grades K-6) meets the 1st Sat. of the month from 11-11:45 a.m. Info: 419-849-2744 or www.birchard.lib. oh.us/Wdv.htm.
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Walbridge Euchre Tournament March 1, 1 p.m. until finished, Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St. $10 entry fee includes lunch. First-, second- and thirdplace cash prizes. Fourth place wins free entry to next tournament. No smoking or food and drink to be brought in. Sponsored by the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary. Piece of Walbridge History event March 5, 1 p.m., Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St. Share stories and photos, enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about Walbridge. Info: 419-666-9900. Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., offers the following programs: Family Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Arts & Crafts for kids of all ages Wed. at 4 p.m. Fiction Book Discussion Group meets the 2nd Mon. at 1 p.m.; Mystery Book Club meets the 4th Mon. at 1 p.m. (discussion of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frozen Heatâ&#x20AC;? by Richard Castle on Feb. 24); Inspiration Book Club meets the 1st Thurs. at 1 p.m. For info, call 419666-9900 or visit wcdpl.org.
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Pemberville
Pemberville Area Senior Center at Bethlehem Lutheran Church provides programs & activities for adults 60 & over. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. M-F. Lunch served at noon. Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St. open M-Th, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (excluding holidays). Open to Eastwood School District residents. ID & proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.
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Have you ever noticed that young children will sometimes respond to scary things by first running and screaming, and then laughing? Often, their first impulse is to make a game out of being scared, and surprisingly, they seem to genuinely enjoy the experience. However, the older we get, the more likely we are to seemingly cower in some dark corner or to want to utterly destroy the big, bad monster. Perhaps there is some deeper wisdom in the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response. And perhaps, those monsters that we fear are really things with which we should make friends. How often do we fear things that
Luckey 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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Clay Township - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story, living/family, wrap around porch, deck, gazebo, all appliances, natural gas, garage, barn 3 stalls, 5 acres. $276K OBO. 419855-3427 leave message. Curtice, 3 bedroom ranch, 1.5 bath on crawl, 2.5 acres with pond, 2 car attached/plus 2 car detached, 2 fireplaces. To Many Updates To List! $184,900. 419-460-3002
Waterville Historical duplex for rent or sale. Spacious 2-3 bedrooms, appliances, storage, separate yards, additional storage available in barn. 419-261-3949
1341 Penny Lane, Millbury, Apt A Totally Remodeled 1024 SqFt twinplex, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, appliances , washer/dryer hookup, no pets/smoking, water included, electric heat, full basement, $650/month plus electric 419-309-0398
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East Toledo, 2 bedroom house, very nice and well maintained. $500 + deposit. Cozy 1 bedroom upper, all utilities paid, $435. 419-787-6043
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Elmore, 3-bedroom, basement, A/C, stove, w/d hookup, no smoking/pets, $675 plus deposit. 419-862-2832
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GENOA 1 Bedroom Lower $390/mo. each, +utilities/deposit, no pets. 419-862-2000 Genoa twinplex, 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, no pets allowed, $485/mo. 419-277-1749.
Greenwood Park Genoa 419-734-3816 mobile homes for sale prices starting at $18500 2 bed 2 bath all appliances includes shed, low lot rent, includes water/sewer shown by appointment Owner Wants Offer! 14 x 70 Holly Park 3 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Many Extras! Low Monthly Lot Rent! Contact Walnut Hills 419-666-3993
Home for rent/sale. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room, living room, kitchen, appliances, full basement. 3637 Burton Ave., West Toledo. $600/mo., + utilities. 419-349-4948 Millbury, new units on the market, totally remodeled, spacious 2 bedroom, 1½ bath +bonus makeup room, washer/dryer hookup, no pets. $625/mo. Last One Left! 419-260-7583
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Lots & Land 457 Clubhouse Reno Beach 5-Lots $5,500. 2.88 acres 10050 Corduroy Curtice, Oh $32,000. 418 Beachview Reno Beach 10 - Lots $6,000. St Rt 579 East side of Railroad Williston, Ohio 43468 11.75 acres $59,000. Ohio Real Estate Auctions LLC Ken Belkofer 419-277-3635
Thousands of Homes . . . One Address 419-691-2800 www.danberry.com 940R - GENOA - PRICE REDUCED - 4 bedroom Farm House on 2.5 acres. Large barn & out building. $79,900. Tom Smith 419343-8553. 2721S - OREGON - PRICE REDUCED - 3 bed 1.5 bath Ranch. 2 lots, 2 garages. Priced to sell. $84,900. Tom Smith 419-343-8553. 4350M - NEW LISTING - Beautiful Ranch w/basement, located in Park Gelande. 2½ car gar. $217,900. IL#55254. Becky Naugle 419-266-2770. 807C - NEW LIST! F WOODVILLE F Built 2003. Brick Ranch full basement. 1st fl laundry, sunroom, garage. $218,900. IL#55314. Dawn Betz Peiffer 419-346-7411. INFOLINE 419-539-1020 24 HOURS A DAY! If there is a property you are interested in, call and enter the 5 digit infoline number (IL) above.
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Absolute Auction of Farmland Tues, March 11, 2014, 11:37am 96+/- ACRES SELLING TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER OFFERED in 2 TRACTS or as a COMBINATION BALLVILLE & SANDUSKY TWPS, SANDUSKY CO, OH AUCTION LOCATION: Sycamore Hills Golf Course Banquet Hall, 3728 Hayes Ave (St Rt 6 W), Fremont, OH. Drinks & Light lunch courtesy of Baker Bonnigson will be offered. PROPERTY LOCATIONS: Take St Rt 6 just East of Sycamore Hills. Watch for signs! TRACT #1: 60.98+/- Acres being part of Parcel #10-06-00-0009-00 in Ballville Twp, NW Section 6, with frontage and access on St Rt 6 W, 56.93+/- Acres per FSA records tillable w/3.5+/- acres of wooded land near the SW corner. This tract is tiled w/tile maps available and soil types being mostly Hotyville. TRACT #2: 36+/- Acres being part of Parcel #13-31-00-0010-00 in Sandusky Twp SW Section 31 w/frontage on St Rt 6 with 34+/- Acres per FSA records tillable and tiled w/maps available. The soil types being mostly Kibbie AUCTION BY ORDER OF MICHAEL FAMILY Clyde, Carolyn, Wayne, Richard, David & Bruce Go to Website or call the Office for complete terms & more info WM BAKER & KEN BONNIGSON, CAI Office 419-547-7777
Millbury, VERY SMALL 1 bedroom house, screened patio, all electric, $425/mo. $425/deposit, garbage & cable included. 419-350-9703
OREGON ARMS 1 bedroom, Patio, C/A, $395/mo. + utilities
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OREGON CONDO 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 car garage, gas fireplace, all appliances including washer/dryer, $950/mo. Water included, use of pool/clubhouse. Non smoking-no pets. 419-367-3097 for appt. Oregon, 1-bedroom lower 419 Shadowbrook No pets/smoking $460/month plus deposit Gas, water included Laundry on site 419-574-1200
OREGON/STARR SCHOOLS 3 bedroom house, full basement, 2½ car garage, sun porch, dining room, remodeled bath/kitchen, $1,100/mo. Rent, or will consider rent-to-own. 419-360-3776 or 419-691-6442 Oregon/Starr schools, 3-bedroom ranch, basement, 2-car attached garage, appliances included, quiet neighborhood, fenced yard, $1,050/month plus deposit. 419-2665793.
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3931 Macarthur, Northwood. Asking $114,900.00 This 1,400 SF brick ranch located on a quiet street with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths including master bath, basement, attached garage, enclosed rear porch, updates, fenced yard and so much more could be just what you are looking for.
Great East Toledo Find Asking $24,500.00 This 3 bedroom home offers great curb appeal, updates, full bath in basement, an extra-large garage, hardwood floors and molding, large front porch and so much more. Located at 2020 Nevada, Toledo. Foreclosure property. The bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss is your gain. Call for more info.
1617 GRAND BAY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $194,500 All one level on the golf course. 3 Bedrm 2.5 Bath full brick, kitchen great room combo, Master Bath walk in tub, oak kitchen by Snows Wood Shop, gas fireplace, sun room, basement. 4262 Morning Dove - $204,900 3 bed, 2 full bath, 1 half bath, newer countertops, landscaping & paint. Beautiful inground pool, deluxe eat-in kitchen, snack bar. Den could be formal dining room or 4th bdrm. All appliances included! Spacious great rm, fireplace, 1st flr master and laundry rms.
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FOR SALE 119.7 acres (87.6 tillable, 32.1 woods) Location: Co. Rd. 41, 1/3 mile east of Co. Rd. 32 (31/2 miles east of US23) on north side of road. Sandusky Co. parcel numbers: 24-10-00-0004-00 and 24-10-00-0005-00 Ă´ RI ÂżHOG LV GHHS ULFK PHUPLOO VRLO 3ULRU \LHOGV &DEEDJH Âą WRQV SHU DFUH WRPDWRHV Âą WRQV SHU DFUH FRUQ Âą EXVKHOV SHU DFUH &RPSOHWHO\ WLOHG HYHU\ IHHW %LGV VKRXOG EH VXEPLWWHG WR -DFRE 0 /RZHQVWHLQ YLD )D[ DW RU HPDLO WR MPORZHQVWHLQ#VNLYHUODZ FRP on RU EHIRUH WKH FORVH RI EXVLQHVV RQ )HEUXDU\ 3OHDVH LQFOXGH FRQWDFW LQIRUPDWLRQ DORQJ ZLWK ELG Serious bidders will be invited to PHHW DW KLV RIÂżFH ORFDWHG DW 28350 Kensington Ln., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 on Tuesday, March 4, 2013 at 3:00 IRU VXEPLVVLRQ RI ÂżQDO ELG Owner reserves right to refuse any or all bids. Questions may be directed to owner, Donald Knepper, at 419-260-0533
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Stony Ridge, 24665 Hickory Court 2bed, C/A, extra lockable storage, coin-op w/d, garbage paid, toy dogs neutered, front declawed cats, $675/month 419-266-5863 for appt. Walbridge, 3-bedroom, 2-bath house, washer/dryer hookup, ½ basement, references, first/last month, $860/month, 419-836-7604 after 5pm.
Walbridge- Clinton St. 2-bedroom, washer/drier hook-up, stove/refrigerator, Central Air, Patio, Shed, $500/deposit+$500/month+utilities, No Pets, 419-288-9032
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Build your own beauty business from home. You are invited to discover the FINANCIAL FREEDOM offered by Avon's unlimited earning potential. Call today for your FREE consultation. 419-666-5680 DAY CAMP AND NATURE PROGRAM STAFF Metroparks of the Toledo Area is looking for qualified individuals to deliver day camp, nature, and outdoor recreation programming at Wildwood Preserve and other parks. Some college education in an environmental field and experience working with children, and leading outdoor education experience required. Camp counselor experience preferred. Seasonal positions, 40 hours/week, March through August or longer. $9.28/hr. Go to: www.metroparkstoledo.com for complete job requirements and descriptions; must submit online application and resume by March 5th. EOE Day Shift Mechanic Woodville, Ohio The Olen Corporation is looking for a day shift mechanic for their aggregate operation in Woodville, Ohio. Requirements include a valid class B CDL license, basic knowledge in troubleshooting and repairs of electrical, hydraulic, power train and engine components. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. Send resumes to Meagan Tener at PO Box 226 Fredericktown, Ohio 43019 email; mmt@kokosing.biz or fax 740-694-1481. EOE
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Drivers: Home Daily! And great Revenue! Paid Tolls! Sound too good to be true? Triple Crown is in need of Owner Operators. Class A CDL and late model tractor needed. Or we have lease purchase program Call today! 888-992-5609
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EASTWYCK APTS. 3148 Corduroy Rd. Oregon, Ohio 419-691-2944 Waterville Historical duplex for rent or sale. Spacious 2-3 bedrooms, appliances, storage, separate yards, additional storage available in barn. 419-261-3949
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Help wanted screen printer. Please send resume to: P. O. Box 197, Elmore, OH. 43416 or email to: applications@cros.net HISTORICAL PROGRAM PRESENTER OR INTERPRETER Metroparks of the Toledo Area is looking for qualified individuals to present programs and operate the canal boat at Providence Metropark or serve as interpreter at the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark. Some college in history, education, communication, or theater is preferred. Seasonal employment through December, up to 40 hours per week. $9.03/hr. Application and resume must be submitted online by March 5th at www.metroparkstoledo.com EOE
Housekeeper needed for family in Woodville area. Flexibility a plus. Must love pets. Please call 419-304-2260 to inquire. MIG Welder Position Open $11.00 per hour starting Final pay based on production and other applicable skills. Email resume to: tfager37@yahoo.com or call 419-855-2083
Northwood and Oregon Industrial Openings We are recruiting for entry level assembly and manufacturing jobs. Great Opportunity for long term positions that can possibly lead to hire with an increase in pay. Pay rate is $8.00 per hour. 2nd and 3rd shift openings available. Drug and Bkg checks will be conducted. HS Diploma or GED is required. Call MANPOWER for appointment and mention this ad. 419-893-4413
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Office Associate OSU Extension, Oak Harbor Customer service, administrative support. Knowledge of Extension, experience with financial systems, and strong organizational & communication skills desired. EEO/AA Apply Online by March 9 To apply online, please go to www.jobsatosu.com Req# 380567
Ready Mix Concrete Driver, pay based upon experience. Call 419-547-8998. Or send resume to: Mixer Driver, PO Box 473, Fremont, Ohio 43420
Office Manager-Full time, for Marina. Salary commensurate with experience. Bookkeeper/receptionist and other miscellaneous office work, must be proficient with accounting practices (Quick Books/Microsoft Office). Work week during spring and fall will be 6 days a week, Typical work week will be Thursday through Monday during the summer. Send inquiries/resumes to apointejob@gmail.com
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.
Quality Control Technician Kokosing Materials Inc. operates 15 asphalt plants in Ohio and produces high quality asphalt products & services. KMI is looking for a QC Technician in the Woodville/Toledo area. Responsible person with good mathematical skills needed to perform testing services on Ohio Department of Transportation projects for large paving contractor. Responsibilities will include asphalt testing and analysis, aggregate testing, density testing on asphalt pavements, and profilograph work on finished roadway. ODOT Level 2 or ODOT Level 3 certified technician preferred; training is available for qualified candidates. Competitive wage, excellent benefits. Send resume to Kokosing Materials, Inc., Attn: QC Rep 215 Oak Street, Mansfield, OH 44907 email: kld@kokosing.biz or fax: 866-557-8023. EOE
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SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number. Seasonal Garden Center Should love working outside, working with customers and especially love plants. We can teach you everything else you will need to know. We are a drug free work place. Please submit your resume to: tena@northbranchnursery.com or fill out an employment application from our website at: www.northbranchnursery.com
The Press Newspapers is looking to hire an independent contractor for delivery routes in Oregon and Northwood. If interested contact Jordan 419-836-2221, ext. #32. WILLING TO EDUCATE Highly Motivated individual for rewarding career in financial services. Call 866-433-7816 for more information
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MINIMUM BID AUCTION $30,000! 2744 Northvale, Oregon Wednesday, March 5th at 5:30 pm This 3 bed, 3 bath, floor plan approved home is ready to finish to your liking. Windows, siding and furnace are ready to be installed. Appliances included. Michelle Amlin, Auctioneer
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Eagleview Logistics has opportunities for Class A local, no-touch freight drivers. Immediate full-time positions available. HOME EVERY NIGHT!! In order to qualify, you must have 12 months verifiable Class A company driving experience in the past 3 years, have a clean MVR and be able to pass drug screens and a background check. Benefits include health insurance, 401K with company contribution and vacation. If interested, please email resume to hr@eagleviewlogistics.com or call 419-344-0364 to go through our screening process.
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STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Lutheran Home at Toledo, a ministry of Lutheran Home Society has current openings for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift for STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. We are looking for compassionate individuals committed to providing a high level of quality care to our residents. Experience in long term care is preferred. Current STNA license is required along with a clean BCI check and pre-employment physical. LHAT offers a competitive wage and benefit package for eligible positions. Qualified applicants who have a compassion for working with the elderly can complete applications at: Lutheran Home at Toledo 131 N. Wheeling Toledo, OH 43605 EOE
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Child care provided in my Oregon home or your home, volunteer parttime at Lucas County Children Services, references and very reasonable. Robin 567-218-4251 Doing Daycare in my Northwood home, transportation available and am very reasonable. Can work AM or PM. Also do elderly care and housekeeping. Call Lori 419-6911275 Leave message.
Experienced IT Professional looking for FT work, college degree with management experience. Please call 419-350-3132 Handy Man looking for Work Home repairs, Painting, Concrete, Plumbing, Siding, Windows, Gas Lines, Sub pumps. 24 years experience and fully insured. 419-307-0548 Honest, Dependable, Experienced Caregiver, Giving TLC, Excellent References, Full/Part-time 419-836-9723 or 419-269-5402
Two Cemetery Plots, Veterans Section, Rest Lawn, Make offer, Call Bob 419-410-3237.
House Cleaning. Do you love to clean? Do you like to have evenings and weekends off? We provide all supplies and company car. We just need you! For more information call 419-873-0948, M-F, 9-4. EOE
ED ADKINS TOTAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES New Work, Renovations, Repairs, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Garages, Concrete & Masonry Work. 419-304-8113 Anytime
BAY AREA CONCRETE New or Replace Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, Pole Barns, Porches, Stamped & Color Concrete Brick & Block work etc. Veterans & Senior Citizens' Discounts Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured "No job to big, no job to small"
Mike Halka 419-350-8662 Oregon, OH.
KNIERIEM PAINTING & WALLPAPERING EXTERIOR-INTERIOR Painting & wall papering; Interior wood refinishing; man lifts; airless spray; power wash & blasting; silicone seal; refinishing aluminum siding; residential; church, farm. EXPERIENCED FREE ESTIMATES *SENIOR & WINTER RATES* 419-862-2000 GRAYTOWN OR 419-697-1230 NORTHWOOD
Jake's Drywall We service Northwest Ohio. No job is too big or too small. 20 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 419-360-3522
Michael's Roofing and Construction Tear-Offs, Re-Roofs & Repairs 30 yrs. Experience Will beat any deal! Free Estimates 419-836-1620
"Serving all of N.W. Ohio"
BAY AREA All Types of Services *Demolition *Hauling *Concrete *Brick & Block *Landscaping *Bobcat Services Mike 419-350-8662 RAY'S HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Siding, Electrical Problems, Help for the Do-It-Yourselfer. Small Jobs Welcome, 35+ Years Experience Member BBB 419-836-4574/419-304-0583
Consignments Wanted: Call 419-547-7777 This is an excellent opportunity to liquidate complete farm inventory or if you have a small estate or un-needed items around the farm. NO JUNK, TIRES, or TITLED VEHICLES.
NOTICE: Consignments will be received Fri. March 14th thru Wed. March 19th at the Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds from 9-6 pm daily.
Office: 1570 W. McPherson Hwy., Clyde, OH
www.bakerbonnigson.com - 419-547-7777
REAL ESTATE & OFFICE SUPPLY AUCTION WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 2014 WHERE: 310 Main Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430 10:00 A.M. Office Supply - 11:00 A.M. Real Estate For: Governing Board of the North Point Educational Service Center Directions: To downtown Genoa, Ohio, take State Route 163 to sale. Watch for signs. Real Estate: 2 story school located at 310 Main Street in Genoa, Parcel #0121910826020000 on approximately 1.293 acres. The Governing Board requires the successful bidder to deposit Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in cash or certified check payable to the Governing Board, with the balance being due and payable in full at closing. The real property, building, related structures and contents will be sold in AS IS condition. The successful bidder is responsible for making all inspections prior to the auction, with prior notice to and approval of the Treasurer of the North Point Educational Service Center. The Successful bidder will be required to enter into a written purchase agreement in form acceptable to the Governing Board, and the sale shall not be final until approval by the Board and the closing of the sale in accordance with the purchase agreement.
For Your Wedding Grosjean Photography Call Ken or LaRae at 419-836-9754
Saturday - 9:37 am: Farm, Const., Large Equipment Sunday - 9:37 am: Lawn & Garden; Landscaping; Building Materials; Shop Tools; Golf Carts; ATVs; Misc
Asst. Auctioneers: Dean A. Smith, Robert Carpenter, Fred Wolff, Andy Kluding, Todd Schling
We buy most anything from your garage! 419-870-0163
Electrical Service Changes from fuses to breakers, 100/200 etc., House Wiring Specialist, 567-277-5333 (local)
(NOTE: 4th weekend in March)
WM BAKER & KEN BONNIGSON, CAI
CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat & Sun, Mar. 22 & 23, 2014
Watch the Web for listings, photos, terms & conditions
A Mechanic looks at vehicles, pays accordingly, anything w/wheels 419-870-0163
Jack Amlin and Greg Zielinski, Auctioneers 419-867-7653
NO Consignments taken on Thursday, Friday or Days of Auction
Do you need to speak with confidence or better clarity? Be our guest at the next Toastmasters Club Meeting. No Classes - No Pressure Just an inviting, supportive environment. We all have similar goals. Come to Bay Park Community Hospital the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. Visitors always welcome. Call Ken for more info 419-378-1777 or check our local website: tinyurl.com/7475cv6 or the district: www.d28toastmasters.org
Trucks, cars, motors, tons of tools, car parts old and new, boat parts, saws, drills, hydraulic jacks, fishing & camping equipment. Too much to list everything!
Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auction sold over 5,600 lots with over 2,700 registered bidders buying from 4 auction rings on Saturday and 5 auction rings on Sunday.
Child care in my Millbury home, with references, non-smoking, free meals, CPR Certified, lots of TLC. 419-836-7672.
MERLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTOMOTIVE AUCTION! 216 Oakdale Avenue, Toledo Saturday, March 8th at 10:00 am
Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds - Fremont, OH
TLC, does your loved one need quality care? 20 years experience caring for elderly, CHHA, CR/PN, Leave message for Helen 419-5429619 or 330-759-6814
Helena Chemical Company is looking for experienced Truck Drivers for Seasonal Work (6 to 8 weeks). This position will make deliveries, load and unload product, utilize a forklift, and perform General Warehouse Duties. Class A CDL and the ability to operate a Forklift required. Pre-employment Drug Screen required. Must be 21 years of age. For consideration please call 419-855-7778 and have resume available.
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I do elderly care-home assistance , part-time. References upon request. 419-836-5293 I will work any shift. Reliable transportation. Any hours, any days. I am willing to do most any kind of work. 419-559-9235.
TRUCK DRIVER
STATE TESTED NURSING ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR ALL SHIFTS
Orchard Villa, a 158 bed skilled nursing and rehab center, located in Oregon, Ohio is in need of nursing assistants for all shifts. We are accepting applications for STATE TESTED as well as TEST READY nursing assistants. If you are interested in a stable management team dedicated to providing the best care possible to our residents, apply in person at: Orchard Villa 2841 Munding Drive (off Isaac Streets Drive) Oregon, Ohio 43616 FAX - (419) 697-4101 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Benefits include: Competitive Wages 2nd & 3rd Shift Differential Weekend Differential Flexible Spending Accounts Health, Dental Coverage Employee Assistance Program
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW PROPERTY 419-262-7408
Contents: 2 desks, 1 multi-drawer locking metal cabinet, 1 small server/electronics rack, 3 book shelves, 12 elementary size chairs, 16 regular plastic chairs, 26 student desk & chair combo. Real Estate Terms: $5000 down, non-refundable at time of auction, with balance due on delivery of deed in 30 days. Statements made the day of sale supersede all printed matter. Property sold not contingent upon financing or inspections. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Property sold as is no warranties. Terms: Cash or check with proper ID. All items sold as is where is. Not responsible for accidents, or items after they are sold. Statements made the day of sale supersede all printed matter. Licensed by the division of Licensing, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and bonded in favor of the State of Ohio. NOTE: Chad W. Brough Auctioneer is licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and a licensed Broker for Batdorff Real Estate, Inc. Chad W. Brough and Batdorff Real Estate, Inc. are representing the sellers only. Properties are sold as is, where is, no guarantees. Buyers shall rely entirely on their own information and inspection of the property. Real Estate Auctioneer: Chad W. Brough - 419-262-7408 Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449
BATDORFF REAL ESTATE 419-898-9503 www.batdorff.com click on auctions
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MIKE'S PROFESSIONAL SNOW REMOVAL Residential ~ Commercial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Prices in townâ&#x20AC;? Become a seasonal customer and receive 25% OFF! Call 419-350-6780
AUCTION ADS ON THE PRESS WEBSITE
Mike's Tree Service Tree and Stump Removal Trimming & Shaping Very clean & professional Yard Clean up leaves, branches etc. Also gutter cleaning and repair. Haul alway all debris We also do Storm Damage Cleanup Bobcat services Licensed & Insured 419-350-6780
(2)-3,400 bu. Grain Bins, drying floors and all equipment, $3,000. (1)-46' New Idea Grain/Hay Elevator, $500. 419-862-2592
NEW!
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Huge Rummage Sale! Dunberger Post 4925 Pickle Road Oregon Donation drop offs March 10 & 11 9 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm Sale dates March 12-14 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm and March 15 9am - noon
ELMORE 735 Rice St. Feb. 27th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 2nd Thursday - Sunday (10am-?) Inside Sale! Furniture, Flat screen TV, electronics, housewares, lamps, costume jewelry, generator, table saw, tools, bicycles and much misc.
Rummage Sale Dunberger Post 4925 Pickle Road, Oregon March 12-14 (9am-4pm) March 15 (9am-noon)
BAUMANN AUTO GROUP GENOA
For Your Wedding Grosjean Photography Call Ken or LaRae at 419-836-9754 Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions Live music as well as DJ services Chris Brown 419-345-9067 www.ccacb.com
NEW
*
Everyone Lease for $265 /mo. $0 DOWN *
A/Z Plan Lease for $216 /mo.
$0 DOWN
*Leases are for 36 months, $0 due at signing, 10,500 miles per year (15 cents every mile thereafter). Must have lease renewal. Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends Feb. 28, 2014.
The City of Northwood will be offering items for auction through-out the year at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propertyroom.comâ&#x20AC;?. Such items include office equipment, bicycles, vehicles and other miscellaneous items. The Northwood Police Department is also disposing of property that is being held in its property room. If you would like to make claim to any property currently being held by the Northwood Police Department, please contact Captain Zahradnik at 419-691-5053 Monday through Friday from 8am until 4pm. Property being considered for disposal includes bicycles, jewelry, wallets, purses, tools, keys, clothing and other assorted items. Items not claimed may be auctioned at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propertyroom.comâ&#x20AC;?.
CHEVY PRESIDENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DAY
Going On NOW At Baumann Ford Genoa MSRP $24,650
Info: Call (419) 833-5503
Baumann Auto Group Genoa
$0 Down - $0 Due At Signing $0 First Monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Payment 2014 FORD FUSION SE
more. Admission $4
NOTICE OF AUCTION
Giving Piano Lessons, 30 years experience, taking students. Call 419-902-9544
Priced to sell!!!
Psychic and Health Event Saturday, March 1st (9:30am-4:30pm) at Americas Best Value Inn, Oregon Rd. and Wales Rd. Exit 198 off I-75, Northwood Psychics, Health professional, Vendors and
2014 CHEVY CRUZE 1 LT
W
NE
Lease for $198* per mo. $0 DOWN *Lease is for 39 months $0 due at signing, 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & document fees extra. With approved credit.
NEW
2014 FORD FOCUS SE MSRP $21,855
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Everyone Lease for $265 /mo. $0 DOWN *
A/Z Plan Lease for $198 /mo.
$0 DOWN
*Leases are for 36 months, $0 due at signing, 10,500 miles per year (15 cents every mile thereafter). Must have lease renewal. Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends Feb. 28, 2014.
2014 CHEVY EQUINOX
W
NE
Lease for $199* per mo. *Lease is for 39 months $2,299 due at signing, 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & document fees extra. With approved credit.
NEW
2014 FORD ESCAPE SE
2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
W
NE
MSRP $26,445
DOUBLE CAB
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Everyone Lease for $292 /mo. $0 DOWN
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A/Z Plan Lease for $241 /mo.
$0 DOWN
*Leases are for 36 months, $0 due at signing, 10,500 miles per year (15 cents every mile thereafter). Must have lease renewal. Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends Feb. 28, 2014.
NEW
2013 FORD F150 XLT 20 Supercab Supe ercab
Lease for $298* per mo. *Lease is for 39 months $2,179 due at signing, 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & document fees extra. With approved credit.
Baumann Chevy CertiďŹ ed Pre-Owned
0% FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS, $1,500 TRADE ASSIST OR A TOTAL SAVINGS OF OVER $10,000 off msrp!* *$1,5000 Ford credit on select models. Ford Rebates included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, require ed, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends Feb. 28, 2014.
2010 GMC Terrain SLE #FC40176
BAUMANN FORD PRE-OWNED
$18,000
2001 Ford F-350 SD XL #F31058A
$9,000
2010 Dodge Avenger SXT 2009 Honda CR-V EX AWD 2001 Ford F-350 SD DRW #F3572B
$12,000
#F3794A
#FC3367A
$12,500
Jeff Brown
Brian Gentry
Larry John RJ Curtis Ponzi Wronkowicz Stachowiak Miller
#FC31203
$10,000
2012 Infiniti G37 X #FC4155A
#FC31072
2011 Cadillac SRX Performance
$25,500
#FC31274
2011 Chevy Cruze LS
$30,500
2007 Chevy Impala SS
$29,500
#FC31003
$13,000
Dennis Healy
Dean Buhrow
Mike Schlosser
#FC4015A
$8,500
$14,000 #F3525A $10,000 Terry Paul Exec. Mgr.
Terry Paul
2008 Dodge Avenger
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500LT
2010 Chevy Malibu LS
Grant Miller
Nick Paul
Dennis Healy
Jeff Brown Gen. Mgr.
Anthony Sondergeld
Mike Anthony Dean Buhrow Schlosser Sondergeld
BAUMANN FORD GENOA
22110 W. St. Rt. 51, Genoa â&#x20AC;˘ 419-855-8366
baumannautogroup.com
Nick Paul
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Brian Gentry
Larry Ponzi
John Wronkowicz
RJ Stachowiak
Curtis Miller
Grant Miller
BAUMANN CHEVROLET GENOA 22215 W. St. Rt. 51, Genoa â&#x20AC;˘ 419-855-8361
baumannautogroup.com
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Piano and theory lessons. Call Chris Brown at 419-345-9067
2 French Provincial End Tables. Leather styled inlay top. Early 1960's vintage. $60.00. 419-836-9754
4-PC. Living room outfit Chocolate, purchased Nov. 2013 to large! Asking-$2,200 419-3508319 Misc. Furniture. Cloth Rocking Chair, medium brown, barely used, $25. Bar Stool Chair, blue cloth with back 26â&#x20AC;? high $10. Two Retro Lamps from early 1960's, $20 each, Call 419-836-9754.
SLATER
Cabbage Patch Dolls $5 each and other Collectibles. 419-855-7038. Door Weather Strip. Universal Door Jamb. 36â&#x20AC;? standard. Never used, still in wrapper. $5. 36â&#x20AC;? wide roll of packing paper, $5. Call 419836-9754. Fertilizer Spreader, $5.00. Call 419-836-9754. Old Kerosene Heater. Looks antique. $5. Call 419-836-9754. Reliance Propane Tank, Weight 18.5lbs. $15.00. Call 419-836-9754
Net
Sharper Image Razor Xtreme push/kick scooter-$40. 419-8369754 Storage Cabinet, plastic, 69â&#x20AC;? high x 30â&#x20AC;? wide x 17 1/2â&#x20AC;? deep. Double doors, 4 shelves. $90. Call 419-8369754.
5 Garden Rakes and 1 Snow Shovel, $15. Call 419-836-9754.
Mag, 17â&#x20AC;? Flat Square Tube Monitor (15.9â&#x20AC;?VS) Still in Box, Never used. $40.00. 419-836-9754
9 Assorted Grout Trowels & Plaster, Cement Stirrer. $50.00 Call 419260-8174
VCR LX1 $10, Computer Speakers Harman/Kardon HK-198 $10. Call 419-836-9754.
Cadillac Head Gasket Repair Is your Northstar engine losing coolant? Have it tested free at TMZ Automotive. 419-837-9700.
Slater here is looking for a family to call his very own. He is about 2 years old and is a playful boy looking for a moderately active home. He has been patiently waiting at the shelter for several weeks to find a home. He came into the Lucas County Canine Care & Control (FKA the Lucas County Dog Warden) as a stray and he along with 50+ other lovable canines are all looking to share their love and warmth with a new family. Come meet them today at 410 S Erie St Toledo, 419-213-2800, open Mon-Fri 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 at LCCC&C on Facebook, and lucascountydogs.com. Share the love and adopt a shelter dog today!
Need Cash? Sell Your Unwanted Items in the Classifieds!
In Home Service
APPLIANCE WORKS INC. Washers, Dryer, Ranges, Microwaves, Refrig., Air Conditioners, Dishwashers, Disposers, Freezers
Operated By Mark Wells
419-836-FIXX (3499) Automotive
Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Get Stuck In The Cold! â&#x2DC;&#x2026;Fall Specialâ&#x2DC;&#x2026; Come & See Our Professionals For A FREE INSPECTION
- Now Offering special prices on tires & batteries. 21270 SR 579 Williston
836-7461
Carpet Cleaning
COUNTRY CHARM
Cleaning & Restoration LLC Since 1988 Carpeting & Upholstery Cleaning Emergency Water Removal General House Cleaning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Certified By I.I.C.R.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
419-836-8942
countrycharmcleaning.com
Electrical Contractor
SCHNEIDER SONSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ELECTRIC CORP. Whole House Generators Licensed & Insured New & Old Homewiring Specialists 1556 Oak St/At Oakdale Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 691-8284 Family Owned & Operated Since 1942
Excavating
BELKOFER EXCAVATING â&#x20AC;˘ Septic Systems â&#x20AC;˘ Sewer Taps â&#x20AC;˘ Snow Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Care Backhoe/Bobcat/Dozer Work Stone and Dirt Hauling See Us on Facebook
419-836-8663 419-392-1488 Excavating/Water Pumps GL HENNINGSEN EXCAVATING AND WATER SYSTEMS Septic Systems Installation & Repair Water, Sewage & Sump Pump Installation & Repair
419-836-9650/419-466-6432 Handyman
Call The Press to be an Expert! 419-836-2221
Plumbing
B & G HAULING
Gray Plumbing
WEEKEND DELIVERIES â&#x20AC;˘Stone & Dirt Hauling â&#x20AC;˘Bobcat Service â&#x20AC;˘Demolition & Hauling â&#x20AC;˘Concrete Removal
Got Junk & Garbage? We do: Clean Ups/Clean Outs
Home Maintenance
Interior / Exterior painting, plumbing, decks, drywall repair, electrical
Call Dave @ (419) 266-5793
25 Years Experience **** 24 HR. SERVICE **** D.O.T. Certified. Insured/Bonded All Major Credit Cards Accepted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Senior Discount â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER
Jim Gray
419-691-7958
419-340-0857 419-862-8031 Hauling
Plumbing
OREGON PLUMBING No Jobs Too Small Insured - Bonded
If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavy ... and you want it hauled in or out ...
Call Us! â&#x20AC;˘Dirt â&#x20AC;˘Stone â&#x20AC;˘Debris â&#x20AC;˘Cars â&#x20AC;˘Equipment â&#x20AC;˘Trucks
419-693-8736 Licensed Master Plumber Roy Bomyea
836-7461
Electrical, Paneling, Concrete, Roofing, Drywall, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Floors, Decks, Tile, Porch, Additions, Dormers â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Estimates â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lawn Care
Basement Waterproofing Concrete â&#x20AC;˘ Roofing Interior â&#x20AC;˘ Exterior Lawncare â&#x20AC;˘ Stone & Dirt Hauling Bobcat Service â&#x20AC;˘ Espaniol
Rob 419-322-5891
BAY AREA CONCRETE & WATERPROOFING
New or Replace Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, Pole Barns, Porches, Stamped & Color Concrete Brick & Block work etc.
Veterans & Senior Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Discounts Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured
Mike Halka
419-350-8662 Oregon, OH
KELLER CONCRETE INC. Tear Out & Replace Concrete, Driveways, Patios, Porches, Pads, Sidewalks & Stamped/Colored Concrete ** Quality & Affordable Work **
Insured & Bonded â&#x20AC;&#x201D; FREE ESTIMATES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BOBCAT SERVICES AVAILABLE
419-697-9398
Lawn Mowing Your Ad Low Priced Could Be and Local. Here! Call 419-367-6474 Call The Press Lawn Service to be an MUSSERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME AND Expert! PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 419-836-2221 Lawn Care & Snowplowing â&#x20AC;˘ Home Repair Specialists â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial & Residential
MANY DISCOUNTS & OTHER SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ FULLY INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ FREE ESTIMATES
New Work, Renovations, Repairs, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Garages, Concrete & Masonry Work 419-304-8113 Anytime
S andwisch Painting â&#x20AC;˘Interior â&#x20AC;˘Exterior â&#x20AC;˘Residential - Commercial
Terry 419-708-6027 Josh 419-704-7443 Call An Expert for those big jobs
Burkin Self Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Camper Storage Inside & Outside
â&#x20AC;˘ Inside Auto Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Personal Storage
St. Rt. 51, South of Elmore 419-862-2127
BLUE LINE ROOFING Licensed & Insured Since 1964
419-242-4222
Snow Removal
MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROFESSIONAL SNOW REMOVAL Residential - Commercial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Prices in townâ&#x20AC;? Become a seasonal customer and receive 25% OFF!
www.BlueLineRoofers.com
Call 419-350-6780
COLLINS ROOFING
Storage
â&#x20AC;˘Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Small Jobs â&#x20AC;˘Big Jobs â&#x20AC;˘Free Estimates
MAUMEE BAY SELF STORAGE 7640 Jerusalem Road (Rt 2)
419-322-5891
(419)836-4000 Multi-sized Units - Outside storage Security fence - 7 day access â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make every effort to accommodate YOU.â&#x20AC;?
FAMILY G&C ROOFING Ask About Our Free Gutter System Repair Specialist Licensed & Insured For a Free Estimate Call or Text Jim or Gary at 419-392-5026
C & L SANITATION, INC. Septic Tank Cleaning & Portable Restrooms For All Events
419-874-4653
Tree Service
Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TREE SERVICE Tree and Stump Removal Trimming & Shaping Very clean & professional Yard Clean up Leaves, Branches, etc. Also gutter cleaning & repair Haul away all debris We also do Storm Damage Cleanup Bobcat services Licensed & Insured
Serving the area for over 50 years
Musser
Restoration & Remodeling, Inc
Additions - Decks - Bathrooms Exteriors - Windows - Kitchens Licensed - Insured - Bonded In Business for over 30 years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Estimates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BBB Senior Discounts PRO
419-691-0131 Remodelers Organization
www.musserremodeling.com E-mail: remoc1@bex.net No job too small or too big
Roofing
ACE ROOFING - FREE ESTIMATES Senior Discounts Roofs/Gutters Siding/Windows
INSURED/ Lifetime Warranty
419-304-8666 Painting
Roofing
ED ADKINS
O PRProfessional
2003 Dodge 2500 4x4, Quad Cab, 217k w/2010 Cargo King enclosed trailer. $12,000 OBO. Will separate. 605-516-0018
2003 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab, 82,000 miles, 4x4, Good Condition, Car Starter, CD Player, Truck Box, 3.9 Liter V6 with towing package. Asking $6,250 OBO. 419-343-3359
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Concrete
A.A. COLLINS CONSTRUCTION & RENTAL PROPERTIES
2001 Dodge Dakota, Flame Red, 2wheel drive, Excellent Condition, Showroom! Never Smoked In, $3,000.00 OBO. 419-356-3562.
Septic Tank Cleaning
Home Improvement
Freddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Improvement
Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat (10-6pm) 419-244-2525.
Remodeling
BOBCAT SERVICES
21270 SR 579 Williston
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality From Our Family to Yours!â&#x20AC;?
SNOW REMOVAL We can work directly with your Insurance Company
Various hubcaps found near large pothole on Woodville Road near Sunoco Refinery and on the Anthony Wayne Trail at the Collingwood Road exit and entrance ramps over the last few months. For more info, call 419-389-4875 or 419836-2221 ext. 24.
If Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an Expert and want to get involved... CALL 836-2221. Deadline: 11 a.m. Thursday
Hauling
419-276-0608 TRACKER CO.
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