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Innocence project considers case The Kansas City-based Midwest Innocence Project is considering the case of convicted child molester Danny Wyatt Newton.

A former Air Force sergeant, Airman Basic Newton, an East Toledo native and 1995 Waite High School graduate, is currently serving a 25-year sentence at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He and his family insist on his innocence and blame the military justice system for making errors leading to his conviction.

AB Newton was found guilty by a jury of enlisted military personnel of attempted sodomy upon a child under 12 years of age, conspiracy to obstruct justice, indecent liberties, and sodomy upon a child under 12 years of age during a general court martial proceeding convened at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, on December 21, 2010. The victim was his then-eight-year-old stepdaughter.

In addition to his prison sentence, Newton received a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and re-

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duction in rank to E-1. Newton has maintained his innocence since the ordeal began in 2008.

In August after his military appeals were exhausted, Newton filed a writ to have his pleadings heard in the U.S. Supreme Court, but the court declined to distribute the case to conference. The writ referred to constitutional issues relating to how the military court and military police handled evidence and other issues.

The next recourse seemed to be taking the case to the innocence project network.

“We’ve been looking into the innocence project for some time, but the issue was he had to complete his appeals before they would even consider it,” said Virginia Beach (Va.) Master Police Officer Allen Perry, who is helping Newton with legal research.

“Once that was done, it was a three to six month wait for them to review the initial application because they review thousands of these things. Just the fact that they have reviewed it and accepted it is a huge boon to us.”

The Midwest Innocence Project is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of wrongfully convicted men and women in a five-state region. The MIP was founded a decade ago through the University of MissouriKansas City School of Law and is part of the National Innocence Network.

The MIP claims recent independent studies conservatively estimate that between two and five percent of all inmates in America were falsely convicted, with some estimates reaching up to seven percent.

The MIP adds that after a conviction, it takes roughly seven to ten years for an inContinued on page 2

The Oregon school board plans to ask voters in the fall to pass a 3.95-mill levy to fund school operations. The levy is less than the 5.9 mill levies that voters have previously defeated, most recently in the General Election last November.

“We are in need of a levy,” Superintendent Dr. Lonny Rivera said at a recent school board meeting. “This district, over eight years ago, started with a 5.9 trajectory – it failed. A few years later, another 5.9 attempt – it failed. And then, just this past November, a 5.9 – and it failed.” He noted that the vote counts in the previous elections were not even close.

“The failures were not close. They were very large,” he said. “Truth be told, and I want this to be very clear, we need a 5.9 levy. But our community seems to be telling us that a 5.9 is not happening.”

Rivera said voters may find a smaller levy amount more palatable to support.

“The idea of a 3.95 was something that we looked into. It’s not a cure-all for our district. We have some other things that are looming on the horizon that we’re hoping for that will help us maintain what we’re doing for kids. We have some industry that’s moving in that we’re very excited about that will start generating tax monies in 2017. We’re hoping that that will help.

And we’re hoping that other spinoffs will come and help supplement what it is that we need to function,” he said.

“Some people will say, `You must not need money. You’re dropping from a 5.9 to a 3.95,” he added. “I can tell you with all honesty, in all sincerity, we do need a 5.9, but I have to have something to run the district. We’ve made some cuts through attrition. There’s programs that no longer exist.

We started this trajectory way back eight years ago, by removing things that we can live without, so we’re doing a slow bleed.”

If there is another levy defeat in the district, more cuts are on the way, he said.

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Innocence Continued from front page nocent person to be exonerated, and the process is typically expensive. Perry said the non-profit group will take over all the legal work on Newton’s behalf.

The MIP would not confirm it is considering Newton’s case during a telephone call, but Perry provided The Press written confirmation via email.

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Three-year wait looms Perry says Newton will have to sit in prison at least three years before the MIP takes any definite action on the case.

Meanwhile, Newton and those helping are following up by preparing a more detailed report about the alleged errors that took place during the investigation and trial.

“This case is just full of errors — massive errors,” Perry said. “They are just glaring and disgusting. I mean, I’m a member of the American criminal justice system, and I’m ashamed of this case.

“That’s really hard for me to accept because it’s one of my friends who I know didn’t do this. I know that the lack of quality of the investigation in this case makes me sick. I know that if I had done the same quality of work with the agency that I work with, I would have been brought up on charges — either internal or criminal. That’s my opinion.”

Perry, who is with the Virginia Beach Police Department crime prevention unit and is the Project Lifesaver coordinator there, says the allegations were originally made in Virginia and believes that is where the jurisdiction should be, not Illinois.

“Unfortunately, he can’t sue the military because he’s a military member, but I believe he’s got a heck of a good case against Child and Family Services in the state of Illinois,” Perry said.

“We (he and his wife) were caregivers for (the child) at different times when we didn’t have kids. I’m trained to see child abuse. This isn’t some foreign world — I’ve investigated these same kinds of cases on the street, and the only interview I got was a quick phone call from a Child and Family Services person who asked me my name, address, and how I knew Danny and Sherry, and as soon as she realized that I could give her evidence against the allegations, she ended the phone conversation,” Newton claims.

“None of her teachers here were contacted to see if any changes were happening in her school work or grades, and they contacted none of her other caregivers, like my in-laws, who lived less than a mile away from where Sherry and Danny lived and they baby-sat (the child) at different times.

And, my mother-in-law is a teacher at an elementary school, and she was never contacted, even though Sherry and Danny gave them this information. Any information that didn’t meet their criteria for finding him guilty, they never bothered with.

“My father-in-law, who was a Major in the army, knew about this when it was going on, and he made a comment about how screwed up the military legal system is.”

Perry alleges the military police violated Newton’s constitutional rights. He said he saw military police get away with procedures that he could never get away as a policeman in a civil setting, such as an alleged illegal strip search by military police of Newton’s wife, Sherry, before she entered the courtroom.

“I could never in a million years get away with that, and neither can they,” Perry said. “You can’t just go sue them (military police) because they violated your constitu-

Former Air Force Staff Sergeant Danny Wyatt Newton tional rights, and it’s not because you joined the military and don’t have constitutional rights. That’s not the case. You don’t burn the constitution when you join the military.”

It began in 2008 when Newton’s stepdaughter began telling extended family members that her stepfather was asking her to commit sexual acts. A conversation between the daughter and AB’s Newton’s wife was recorded and found on a computer during a search.

Newton said during one of two polygraph examinations, which he passed, that on April 9, 2008, he attempted to call his stepdaughter, who was staying with her maternal grandmother in New York State

during a time he had just returned from a temporary duty assignment in Wichita Falls, Texas.

After receiving no answer, he attempted to call his wife Sherry, an Air Force staff sergeant stationed at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq. It was during that phone conversation with Sherry, who was crying, that she told Danny his stepdaughter was accusing him of illicit behavior while the family was together in Virginia. Prosecutors say the incidents continued from August 2005 to April 2008.

On September 30, 2008, AB Newton was approached by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations while at Fort Meade, Maryland. He was given a Miranda warning and was advised that criminal charges were being filed under Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for indecent acts with a minor.

Among letters of clemency written to an appeals court are eight written by family, including his wife, and 32 additional letters written by friends and associates. The majority are military personnel.

Danny and Sherry met in 1997 and married in 2001, and her daughter was 4-yearsold at the time. Danny, who joined the Air Force in 2002, specialized as a communications radio operator until his arrest.

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The “Circles of Grace” series exploring differences in religion, culture and world views continues on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at Rossford United Methodist Church with the following events: Each presentation will run 60 to 90 minutes.

March 11: Rev. Lawrence Keeler, a retired United Methodist minister who has served churches in Toledo and Elliston and a former newspaper reporter and editor, will lead a discussion on “Racism and Prejudice”; March 18: Lucy Mendoza, a Peru native who works in the finance industry and is involved in community organizing projects, will lead a discussion on “The Hispanic Experience in America’; March 25: Rev. Larry Whatley, pastor of Turning Point United Methodist Church in Bowling Green and a former television news reporter and anchor, will lead a discussion on “The Black Experience in America”.

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By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublictions.com To see where your tax dollars allocated for roads and related projects are going to be spent in the next 30 years or so, you can attend meetings organized by the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments.

TMACOG is seeking public input on its draft 2015-2045 Transportation Plan for the region, which includes Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Erie counties in Ohio and Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe counties in Michigan.

The next meetings are scheduled for March 10 at the Way Library, 101 E. Indiana, Perrysburg, and March 12 at the Wood County office building, One Courthouse Square, Bowling Green.

The meetings are scheduled from 6:308 p.m.

A daytime meeting is scheduled for March 13 at the Main Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo, from noon to 1 p.m.

TMACOG planners have compiled a list of what they call priority projects that would be implemented during the next 30 years if funding is available. Based on past funding levels, they believe there will be sufficient revenues – primarily state and federal funds – for all of the proposed projects.

A project to improve access and pedestrian safety on Navarre Avenue between White Street and Lallendorf Road is second on the list. The estimated cost is $10 million and construction is projected to occur between 2021 and 2025, A completion of the Oregon bike network ranks 44th and has an estimated cost of $1.7 million. It could start as early as 2016.

Another project in Oregon and Toledo would construct a path connecting an existing walkway near the Craig Street Bridge along Seaman Road to a trail in Oregon.

It ranks 48th and has an estimated cost of about $600,000.

Improvements to Tracy Road between State Route 795 and Walbridge Road to accommodate heavier trucks as well as add sidewalks rank 54th are on the list. The estimated cost is $2 million.

Ranking 55th is a proposed project to improve the Tracy Road/Wales Road intersection to better accommodate truck traffic with a wider turning radius and traffic signal. The estimated cost is $1.2 million.

In all, there are 154 projects on the list. transit and bikeways.

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By Press Staff Writer Without hiring another paramedic, the Lake Township Fire Department will have, in effect, another set of hands to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation during medical emergency runs.

The township has acquired a LUCAS (Lund Hospital Cardiac Arrest System) CPR device that will be kept in the Medic 50 vehicle, Bruce Moritz, fire chief, said.

Demonstrations of the device and a new Lifepak monitor/defibrillator were held Tuesday at the township administration building following the regular meeting of the township trustees.

Ray Lee, a battalion chief with the fire department, said the LUCAS unit “frees up our people to do other things, It gives good quality CPR. We wear out. This thing doesn’t.”

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He said that CPR protocol recommends that persons performing hand compressions on a victim’s chest switch every two minutes to keep compressions constant.

That isn’t always possible in an ambulance racing to a hospital.

EMS units in Lucas County have reported a significant increase in survival rates among victims en route to a hospital while using the device, Lee added.

New Lifepak units will be kept at the fire department’s stations in Walbridge and Millbury.

Chief Moritz said in addition to defibrillating a patient, the unit can monitor heat beats and blood pressure and record carbon dioxide levels in a victim.

Electrocardiogram results can be transmitted to emergency rooms at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo Hospital, and the University of Toledo Medical Center.

The Ohio Clean Marinas Program will present a workshop for marina managers Wednesday, March 25 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Lake Erie Shores and Islands Welcome Center, 770 S. E. Catawba Rd., Port Clinton.

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Workshop registration is free, but pre-registration is required. Lunch will be provided, thanks to the Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District. To register, provide contact information, affiliation, and number of attendees to Sarah Orlando by Friday, March 20 by calling 419-609-4120 or email Orlando.42@osu.edu.

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Oregon levy Continued from front page be some cuts in how we do business. From the last failure, there are over $500,000 in cuts. And we’re making those adjustments in-house to try to not affect our kids and the experiences they have in our district. But after November, if it doesn’t happen, there’s going to be issues of what we’re going to have to do without. And I have to preserve what happens in the educational environment first.”

Those cuts would be in the extracurricular realm, he said.

“It’s not a threat. It’s just something that – if we run out of money, in good conscious, I can’t allow those things to continue while I do not educate the kids who need a future, who have to find a job, who have to have employment. Those things have to be first and foremost. We’ve listened to our community, we’re not going to try and do another 5.9. We’re going to try and get by with what we can. We’re hoping we get three years out of it. There’s other districts that do this approach – where they do smaller amounts – which is more palatable to the community.

Rivera said the district is doing “great things,” which would be compromised with another levy defeat.

“I don’t want those things to stop. At least a 3.95 levy will buy us some time, and with the industry moving in, it may make our situation a little better,” he said.

Board Member Dan Saevig agreed.

“No one wants to add more taxes if it can possibly be avoided. But when you look at the financial scenarios that are out there, this is a temporary extension for this school district. This is an issue that’s more

Family Night at Coy Elementary

Angela Maher and daughters Annika Maher, 4, and Mallory Maher, 2, of Toledo experience the non-Newtonian fluid known as Oobleck at the Imagination Station display. Made of a corn starch and water mixture and named after a Dr. Seuss book, the Oobleck is a fluid that exhibits properties of both a solid and a liquid. You can slowly dip your hand into it like a liquid, but if you squeeze, jab or punch it, it will feel solid. The event was part of Right-to-Read Week's Family Night held at Coy Elementary School. (Press photo by Stephanie Szozda) than just about our schools. This is an issue about the quality of life in our community. This is the most important thing facing the city of Oregon – the strength of our schools. We need the support of our community so we can ensure a quality education and quality experience for all of our students.

Gov. John Kasich’s two year budget

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loss in state reimbursements to schools for the phase out of the tangible personal property tax.

budget did come in,” said Treasurer Jane Fruth. “However, there will be several more changes to the budget before it’s finalized. At this time, there wasn’t anything significant beyond what we already estimated in our five-year forecast, so it really hasn’t changed our financial situation at this time.”

“Everyone is aware the governor’s

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Stritch Robotics Club takes on all-comers at regional The Robotics Club at Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School competed in the regional meet in Fargo, ND, the weekend of Dec. 6. The team’s robot finished 27th overall in the competition that included teams from various parts of the United States.

The team qualified by finishing second in the BEST (Boosting, Science, Engineering, and Technology) competition at Bowling Green State University on Saturday, Nov. 8. The group competed against 12 other high school teams throughout the region.

“This was a great accomplishment for our students,” said Eric Sieja, a science teacher at Stritch who was the team’s advisor. “There were a lot of obstacles for them to overcome and they were able to do so in a short amount of time and under the stress of a lot of pressure.”

To qualify, students had to design a robot that could pick up and move parts, as well as help build a windmill. In addition to designing and building a working robot that completes these specific tasks, students were also tasked with creating a marketing plan and presentation for their work. They also were required to fully document all their activities and ideas related to the robot.

At the competition in Fargo, students were given the same tasks, but faced much tougher competition and teams that have been competing for much longer than two years.

“Everyone was shocked when we told them this was only our second year of competing in the BEST Competition,” said Sieja. “Everyone kept saying, ‘This is only your second year and you made it here?

Whoa.’ That really let us know that we are a lot further along than most teams in our position.”

The Robotics Club is part of the STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine) initiative at CSCHS. Any student, whether or not they are enrolled in a STEMM course, may join the Robotics

Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School Robotics Club competed in the regional meet in Fargo, ND, the weekend of Dec. 6. The team’s robot finished 27th overall in the competition that included teams from various parts of the United States.

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Only 37 teams in the Midwest qualified for the competition and Stritch’s team accomplished the feat in just its second year.

“I’m so proud of our students,” said Sieja. “They came together as a team and made the necessary adjustments to advance. This is a great group of kids who are incredibly committed to making this

work.”

In addition to designing and building a working robot that completes a specific task, students were also tasked with creating a marketing plan and presentation for their work. They also were required to fully document all their activities and ideas related to the robot.

The Northern Plains Regional Final was sponsored by North Dakota State

University. The BEST organization is described on its website as “a non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, technology, and math through participation in a sports-like, science-and engineering-based robotics competition.”

Oak Harbor residents urge village to create Facebook page

By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press Chris Babcock used to keep up with daily events by reading newspapers.

Now, the 41-year-old former U.S. Marine has adapted his routine. When he’s not commuting between a job in Maumee and his home in Oak Harbor and two other jobs, he finds information via his cell phone and the Internet.

Babcock is among a growing segment of residents feeling disconnected from the leadership of the Village of Oak Harbor.

And, he, like others, believes the village needs to remedy the situation by finding new and productive ways to communicate with the community.

Babcock ‘s wife, Carrie, joined him at Monday night’s regular council meeting to complain about the new garbage pickup contract that resulted in higher rates and decreased services; elimination of the income tax credit and village leaders’ lacking effort to keep residents informed about changes impacting their daily lives.

She was also among residents who said they were unaware the village is in a desperate financial situation.

“We’re here because of issues. But we’re here because of Facebook,” Chris said, noting a recent callout to attend council meetings and be heard. The largest crowd in months filled all the chairs in the chamber gallery. “Now, it’s all digital.”

Babcock’s comments came shortly after village resident Joe Helle proposed the village create a Facebook page to better its relationship with the community. The advent into social media will be discussed along with other issues at a special council meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12.

Helle’s request even included a proposed ordinance that he asked village solicitor James Barney to look over. Public comment would not be included so the free site would not have to be moderated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It would however include the agenda and council minutes.

He noted that council followed the law by listing ordinances in the Ottawa County Exponent and that other information could be found in the The Press, The Beacon and the News Herald. Nonetheless meeting legal obligations doesn’t truly cover the village’s real responsibility, he said.

“Your generation relied on newspapers. My generation does not rely on news-

papers,” Helle told council. “Everything is at your fingertips about the world, except for here.”

He’s broached the subject privately with Village Administrator Randy Genzman. “The administrator feels his office may not be able to handle it,” Helle said.

Still, Helle pointed to examples of Facebook interaction: The City of Toledo and the Port Clinton Police Department.

Sure, Helle said, Toledo has public relations department personnel who run its Facebook page. On the other hand, Port Clinton is much smaller and the department makes good use of its page to keep tabs on the community and get crime tips.

“Facebook is free and it will be here a long time,” Helle added.

In rebuttal, Mayor Bill Eberle noted people said the same about MySpace.

In addition, he noted the village website page has been down for a while because of an upgrade. “Currently it has a third person operating it. We will soon be able to do it in-house,” he said. A community newsletter is also in the works, he said. No date has been confirmed for the newsletter.

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“There are people missing out because we are not engaging them,” Helle said. “It’s not your fault people don’t come to these meetings. Be proactive not reactive.”

“It’s a whole generation that we are alienating,” Helle insisted.

But how many 18-year-olds are interested in the village’s operations, Councilwoman Sue Rahm asked.

The comment drew a gasp from the gallery of business people assembled.

Many mumbled they would if they knew how it would affect them financially and personally. Some like, Michelle Ish, owner of The HR Department, said Facebook, not her website, drew younger people to her business. “It is what it is,” Ish said.

Councilwoman Donna Wendt-Elliot said she was not afraid to admit she did not own a computer. And she herself is leery of Facebook and all the things that could go wrong.

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Week ending Feb. 13 Carroll Township 2-13-15 W. David Gardner to Christopher M. and Julie A. Lehman, 8971 West Canada Goose Court, $115,000.

2-13-15 Rudy H. and Amanda K. Hanzel to William J. Renz Jr. and Lindsay A. Renz, 10536 West Bier Road, $131,000.

2-13-15 Alvin H. and Karren L. Gates to John W. Kohlman, 3155 State Route 19, new split $157,500.

Genoa Corp.

2-11-15 Michael P. Dazley to Shelley L. and Kenneth C. Dazley, 913 West Street, $50,000.

Harris Township 2-11-15 Patricia Anne Bennice to Joseph E. and Kathleen M. Sattler, 15252 West State Route 105, $150,000.

Salem Township 2-13-15 Ryan L. and Christina E. Goldstein to Bank of America, 2989 South Harris Salem Road, $70,000.

Week ending Feb. 20 Genoa Corp.

2-17-15 Steven Anthony Enriquez et al t o JPMorgan Chase Bank, 1321 West Street, $57,800.

Oak Harbor Corp 2-20-15 Fannie Mae to Robert A. and Kristen M. Witt, 113 Bank Street, $16,500.

Week ending Feb. 27 Allen Township 2-23-15 Harold D. and Patricia J. Hale to U. S. Bank, 7090 North Meyers Street, $30,000.

2-26-15 Linda S. Shessler to Richard E. Spejna, 22615 Cedar Avenue, $83,000.

Benton Township 2-25-15 Kathy Krumnow to Martin P. and Amy M. Sutter, 1421 North Nissen Road, $60,000.

Carroll Township 2-24-15 Mark A. and Deborah G. McPherson to Earl C. and Margaret Windell, 5798 North Humphrey Road, $23,000.

2-25-15 Nicholas A. Bunker et al to Dennis and Rita Tudor, 7365 Wall Street, $47,250.

Elmore 2-27-15 Virgina Ruth Avers to Nicholas E.. and Ashley G. Zimmermn, 357 Union Street, $77,000.

Danbury Township 2-23-15 Jon C. and Karen K. MacKay to Jane E. Anderson, 461 Walnut Avenue, $350,000.

2-24-15 Charles R. Hayduk to Valerie A. King, 8349 State Route 163, $22,540.

2-27-15 Roberta E. Sas to Matthew Dean and Shelley Jeanne Seamon, 2373 Split Rock, $225,000.

Erie Township 2-26-15 Village of Oak Harbor to Randall M. Tice, 1695 West Lakeshore Drive, $88,600.

Port Clinton Corp.

2-23-15 Port Clinton Manufacturing Company to Port Clinton Real Estate holding LLC, 328 West Perry Street, $533,000.

2-24-15 Daniel N. and Adelina R. Orosco to David A. Parks, 316 Walnut Street, $55,000.

2-24-15 Christopher A. and Sharie A. Stranathan to shanming Ye and Fengme Lin, 403 East Eleventh Street, $172,000.

2-27-15 Gloria L. Tarolli to Daniel N. and Adelina R. Orosco, 634 Laurel Avenue, $132,000.

Portage Township 2-23-15 Edward R. Heinsen to John A. and Lori S. Madison, 0 Lockwood Road, 119 acres, $468,097.

2-26-15 Edward A. Thomas and Deanna Eggleston to Christopher and Angela Niederkohr, 1781 South Bay, $42,000.

Put In Bay Village School 2-23-15 Jacob D. Market to Sharon L. Duggan, 665 Catawba Avenue, $265,000.

2-27-15 Sophia Yaros to Ernest Freeman, Lot 4 Airport, $75,000.

Oak Harbor Corp 2-25-15 Anne E Kersten and Paula Kay Norwine to Dennis M and Regina Kanary, 25 South Brookside, $219,500.

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Put-in-Bay chief placed on administrative leave

By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press news@presspublications.com Put-in-Bay’s police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave days after the Ohio Attorney General’s Office filed four charges against him, including one for threatening one of his officers with a gun.

The most serious charges claim Chief Robert “Ric” Lampela, 53, put a gun to the head of one of his officers in 2012 and covered up reports of an alleged sexual assault of a police cadet in 2003. He faces a single charge of aggravated menacing, one count of dereliction of duty and two counts of falsification.

The charges are misdemeanors, punishable by up to six months in jail and $1,000 fines. Lampela is expected to appear March 25 in Ottawa County Municipal Court.

The state attorney’s office filed the charges Friday. On Monday, Put-in-Bay Mayor Margaret Scarpelli issued a notification that Lampela had been placed on paid administrative leave indefinitely.

Put-in-Bay Village Council will meet Monday and the police department will be discussed. But who is running the island police department presently is unclear.

“I have no idea who is in charge,” said Councilman Jeff Koehler, who was not on the island when the news broke. “The two officers there are relatively new and they’re not in a position to be chief.”

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may not be able to make the Monday meeting, the councilman said, adding the choice of an interim police chief will likely fall into the hands of the mayor.

Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Levorchick said Tuesday his department has not been notified who is in charge of the island department in Lampela’s absence.

The island police department relies on a skeleton crew during the winter months but expands with a part-time seasonal crew to handle the heavy tourist traffic at the popular tourist destination.

The inexperience of the crew some say was a factor in a number of confrontations between the public and department officers in recent years. Complaints about the department and Lampela intensified over the past year, resulting in the sheriff’s office investigation that began last fall and concluded in February.

In the early weeks of the investigation, Levorchick asked for the assistance of

the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigations as well as the attorney general’s office.

The gun charge claims that Lampela brandished a firearm at Put-in-Bay Police Officer Jeff Herald while the two discussed the Bill of Rights. The scene so stirred another nearby officer that he unstrapped his duty holster, prepared to draw his gun on behalf of Herald’s safety, according to the report issued by Margaret Tomaro, special prosecutor for the attorney general’s Office.

The dereliction of duty charge came about because authorities allege Lampela refused to allow a police report to be filed in 2003 after two Put-in-Bay officers were accused of sexually assaulting a police cadet at an employee dorm on South Bass Island. Preventing negative publicity for the police department was the intent of ignoring the assault claim, authorities allege.

The two falsification charges are tied to the claim Lampela lied to investigators. He reportedly told investigators that two people, whose initials are listed in the report, never officially reported the sexual assault to him.

Tomaro’s report and subsequent charges are based on the contents of the sheriff’s office investigation. And while she issued a copy of her report, the sheriff’s office investigation files still have not been made public.

Levorchick said, at this time, he did not know when his department report would be made available to the public.

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By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The Lake Township trustees Tuesday signed a contract for dispatching service with the Wood County Sheriff’s Department but not before seeking assurances from Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn the transition to having his department handle calls wouldn’t be marred by delays in requests for fire and emergency medical service.

The township and Village of Walbridge have separate police departments but are both covered by the township’s EMS and fire department.

Village officials opted to end a dispatching agreement with the township in favor of a contract with the sheriff’s department that will go into effect later this month. The township’s agreement with the county won’t go into effect until June 9.

The trustees expressed concerns about fire and EMS calls – especially those emanating from land line phones – which the sheriff will have to transfer back to the township department. Trustee Melanie Bowen noted that “seconds count” in the event of medical emergencies such as heart attacks.

Emergency calls from cell phones already are automatically routed to the county’s dispatching office and Sheriff Wasylyshyn said about 55 percent of all calls are from cell phones – a trend that continues to increase.

He said the county’s dispatching system could tone township radios in the fire and EMS department as soon as a call is received to reduce response times. But Bruce Moritz, township fire chief, noted the county’s radio signal has been too weak to trip

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The chief said a repeater to bolster the signal will have to be purchased.

The trustees approved a resolution in January to begin the process of ending its dispatching system, which had also covered the City of Rossford, and signing on with the county’s system. The resolution includes an annual cost for the new service of $88,003.

However, the county has recently approved wage increases for sheriff’s department deputies and command officers, including dispatchers, that will be passed on to entities entering into contracts with the department. Rossford has also recently switched to the sheriff’s department for dispatching service.

Andrew Kalmar, county administrator, said the county commissioners approved increases of 3 percent this year and 2.5 percent in 2016 and a wage reopener clause for 2017.

Sheriff Wasylyshyn informed the town-

ship trustees he’s hired an additional dispatcher but it will take about three months to have the dispatcher fully trained. He said it was possible the county could be ready to assume dispatching for the township before June 9.

“I want this to be a good partnership,” he said, adding the transition with Walbridge has been “smooth.”

The dispatching contract the township has with LifeStar is slated to expire at the end of March. Under that agreement, the company staffs the township’s Lemoyne Road dispatching facility. The latest contract was for $262,000 annually and costs were apportioned between Rossford, Walbridge and the township based on call volume.

Mark Hummer, township administrator, said the township will continue on a month-to-month agreement with LifeStar until June.

The trustees on Tuesday also agreed to renew a separate contract with LifeStar for 24-hour paramedic service at $70,000 annually for three years.

Police Beats Lake Twp. • The management of the Budget Inn, Hanley Road, on Feb. 17 reported someone had cracked a front window.

• Guy A. Smothers, 19, Walbridge, was charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia Feb. 13 after a traffic stop on Tracy Road.

• Police charged Jesse J. Witt, 57, Perrysburg, with telephone harassment on Feb. 21. The alleged calls were made to a residence in the 5000 block of Genoa Road.

• A temporary stop sign was removed around

Feb. 20 from the intersection of Latcha and Pemberville roads.

• Police charged two Perrysburg men with four counts each of criminal damage Feb. 27 after they allegedly drove snowmobiles over farm fields.

Ronald S. Schmidt, 49, and Michael J. Pietrzak, 38, were charged after reportedly driving on fields along Pemberville, South, and Lemoyne roads and State Route 795.

• About 70 gallons of diesel fuel were reported stolen Feb. 25 from a truck parked at the Super 8 Motel, Baker Road.

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Tiger Ridge supporters scared

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Tiger Ridge Exotics supporters say testimony from an Ohio Department of Agriculture worker has them fearing that the agency is not taking good care of the 11 animals it seized.

Employing a search and seizure warrant, ODA officials removed six tigers, a lion, black leopard, liger, bobcat, cougar and Kodiak bear from Tiger Ridge on a cold Wednesday afternoon in late January.

The animals from the Stony Ridge exotic animal shelter remain at a holding facility until appeals are heard from 71-yearold owner Kenny Hetrick and his Toledo attorney, Karen A. Novak.

In Columbus, administrative hearings over the search and seizure finished last week and this week Hetrick begins his appeal to have his permitting for the exotic animals restored after it was previously denied by the state. Last week in Bowling Green Wood County Common Pleas Court, Judge Kelsey Reeves ruled against the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s filing requesting the court to dismiss a lawsuit brought on by Hetrick.

Last Monday, an ODA worker testified that a cougar, Cindy, was bleeding when it arrived at the ODA facility in Reynoldsburg. The ODA acknowledged that the cougar had sore paws and they had put down rubber mats to help them heal, but ODA Communications Director Erica M. Hawkins said the worker exaggerated his testimony.

The worker was dismissed by the ODA later in the week, but Tiger Ridge volunteers praised his testimony on Facebook.

“Good for this state employee for speaking up and doing the right thing,” stated a Facebook post attributed to April Green. “I can only hope others will, too.

“This whole seizure was unnecessary and these animals need to be back safe, with their caretakers at Tiger Ridge. What happened with Cindy, the Cougar, is unacceptable. I hope the truth keeps coming out.

The ODA can’t keep covering their asses forever. Please keep Tiger Ridge and their beloved big cats and bear in your thoughts and prayers. Truth has to prevail for the sake of these animals and their family.”

A post attributed to Chris Tiefel stated, “I’m not saying the state didn’t overreact, make mistakes, or did things that amount to abuse in their attempt to circumvent the courts and keep the animals for as long as possible.

“I’m saying that we should remain skeptical of things, even if they agree with our side, until there is evidence to back it up,” Tiefel’s post continued. “Especially from someone who was fired coming forward with something so inflammatory...”

Hawkins admits that the ODA has never seen so much support for an exotic animal owner who has had his animals taken away.

The supporters also posted two photos

showing two big cats in small enclosures with cages, allegedly taken by someone inside the Reynoldsburg facility. The ODA’s policy is not allowing photographs of the animals inside its $3 million facility.

“These two big cats were healthy, happy and well-cared for at Tiger Ridge Exotics,” posted the same April Green.

“They lived in large outdoor enclosures, with dens, pools and enrichment. They had wonderful, loving caretakers, Kenny and his daughter Corrina,” the post continued.

“Just from observing these photos, the tiger looks to have lost weight and could possibly be pacing ...his cage, a sign of stress. The lion, who’s 25 years old, is also showing signs of stress and perhaps even pain, the way he’s curled up with his face pressed against the cage.

“This is not body language of healthy, content animals. These photos show behavior and body language of animals under physiological and psychological stress. No matter how you feel about exotic animal ownership, you cannot tell me that this is in the best interest of the Tiger Ridge animals.”

ODA says Cindy is healthy Dr. Dr. Melissa Simmerman, one of three veterinarians at the facility, assured The Press that the animals are doing fine, contrary to the worker’s testimony and posts on Facebook by Tiger Ridge supporters. She said one way they can tell the animals are content is that, unbeknownst to many people, large cats often purr just like domestic cats.

“Some of them can’t purr and they make a unique sound that is specific to them. But, they all make noises that show that they are content,” Dr. Simmerman said.

She said the veterinarians there are more than qualified for their care, and they are receiving good care and diet.

“Veterinarians are very diversified. In our profession and our knowledge, we are basically equipped with all that we need while in vet school to be able to go out and essentially take care of any species of animals that is out there,” Dr. Simmerman said.

“The diet we provide the animals is from a company that a lot of zoos get their diets from, so we make sure that we feed them a diet-specific to their species and their needs.”

However, the animals are not able to go outdoors at the facility.

“We have to keep in mind that our facility is a temporary holding facility,” Dr. Simmerman said. “But, there are skylights built into the facility to allow natural light to come in and we also have all the lighting factor in the facility on a 12-hour cycle to mimic what we call the natural diurnal cycle — which is basically a 12-hour daynight cycle.”

“But we’re taking care of the animals daily, they are being looked at by a veterinarian daily, so we’re monitoring their health status to make sure that they are doing well back in the building.”

Ag Notes Ag community breakfast To celebrate agriculture and honor local producers in honor National Agriculture Week, local ag agencies and sponsors will sponsor an Agriculture Community Breakfast Friday, March 20 at 8 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Oak Harbor.

The breakfast, open to anyone in the community, will include scrambled eggs, pancakes and ham. The cost is $5.

For tickets, contact the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District at 419898-1595. For more information, call Kathy Booher at 419-898-3631.

Land proposals sought The Ottawa County Commissioners will accept proposals from anyone interested in the agricultural use of approximately 72 acres of land located just off SR 163 on Toussaint South Road near the Industrial Park and Highway Garage in Oak Harbor.

Those interested may submit a letter stating the amount they would pay per acre to the Commissioners at 315 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 no later than March 13 The current contract is for $168 per acre. The highest bid will be considered for a three-year or five-year contract.

Farmers stepping up More than 70 Ottawa County farmers

participated in various cost-share programs to plant cover crops on over 5,000 acres this winter. A cover crop is a sacrificial crop that is beneficial to water quality, soil health and soil productivity.

The programs are supervised locally by the Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District. Working with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the Great Lakes Commission, the Ohio EPA, and the USDA, the district has already helped farmers implement best management practices on thousands of acres in the Lake Erie watershed.

The voluntary programs reimburse farmers to plant cover crops or install controlled drainage structures. Most farmers in the programs planted more acres of cover crops than the cost share that was obtained, providing a larger “bang for the buck.” In addition to reducing runoff of nutrients and pesticides, the practices will allow farmers to manage and maintain the water from their fields after harvest and during the growing season, ultimately enhancing production. Cropland enrolled must be approved by local SWCD technical staff and ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources area engineers.

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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Szozda

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Adelita Martinez Oregon "I want to be an animal doctor because I like animals."

Laiyna Vasquez Toledo "A singer because I like singing!"

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William Hanthorn Oregon "I want to be a hockey player because I want to score goals and I want to be the goalie."

Benjamin Hanthorn Oregon "I want to be a hockey player because I want to have a hockey stick and I want to skate and I want to be in the Walleye!"

Jacob Ramsey Oregon "A fireman because they put out fires!"

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Voting questions To the editor: Would you want Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to be our next president? His tax cuts have left the state with a $283 million deficit and a projected deficit of $2 billion by the end of the next fiscal year in July.

Bloomberg News reported recently the state will delay $108 million in debt payments due in May – a move that will increase the amount Wisconsin has to pay.

Would you say this is good leadership?

Would you want Jeb Bush to be our next president? His father and brother, George W., dragged this country through national traumas. In a recent speech, Jeb blamed our President Obama for the void that hatched ISIS, which he noted didn’t exist in 2003 at the dawn of the “liberation of Iraq.” Actually his brother’s invasion of Iraq spawned al-Qaeda in Iraq and started this trauma.

Bush, Sr. thinks that Jeb will get elected to correct and make up some of W’s mistakes. Bush W. knew nothing about foreign affairs and his father surrounded him with his own advisers. On the day of Jeb’s speech, he released a list of 21 advisers, 19 of whom had worked in the administrations of his father and brother. The list starts with James Baker. Then there was Paul Wolfowitz, a cheerleader of the Iraq invasion and the man who assured Congress that Iraqi oil would pay for the country’s reconstruction.

Then there was Michael Hayden, who misled Congress about wire tapping and torture, and Michael Chertoff, then Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, who messed up the cleanup efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Jeb also praised Henry Kissinger, who advised prolonging the Vietnam War, which the Nixon Administration thought might help win the 1972 election.

Are you impressed with the advisers?

Would you vote for Sen. Rob Portman?

He was one of 31 Republican senators who opposed the “clean” Homeland Security Department funding bill because it did not address Republican objections to President Obama’s executive order on immigration.

Portman didn’t care about protecting the U.S. from terrorism. Now here is a man who really loves his country? He would rather

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The Republican party needs to start working for all the people. If they can’t do their job, we will vote them out of office.

Joann Schiavone Walbridge Editor’s note: According to Bob Lang, director of the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau, a recent bureau memorandum indicated a $283 million deficit by June 30 of this year. However, the state has since been informed the Potawatomi tribe will be making a $50 million tribal casino gaming payment that it had withheld in 2013-14, reducing the projected deficit to $233 million. The $2 billion projected deficit figure is based on state revenue estimates for the next biennium ending June 30, 2017 and the full funding of all agency budget requests. If those requests aren’t fully funded but are kept near their current levels the bureau projects a deficit in the $600-$800 million range.

Schiavone was a volunteer with the Obama for America campaigns.

Don’t ignore stage 4 To the editor: Metavivor, a non-profit organization for the research of metastatic breast cancer, has held an online campaign titled “Mets Monday” on March 2 to push for an increase in the percentage of funding given to metastatic cancer research.

The idea behind Mets Monday was to use social media to bring an awareness to the issue that an extremely deadly disease is significantly underfunded, receiving only 2 percent of breast cancer research funding.

Metastatic breast cancer is a type of cancer that spreads rapidly to other areas of the body. Primarily these areas are the lungs, bones and brain. Survival rates are terribly low, being that 97-99 percent of

patients with it will die. Metavivor reports that over 155,000 people worldwide are living with metastatic breast cancer. And with the given survival rates, only around 4,650 will survive. These percentages have remained unchanged since the 1980s.

Unfortunately, the disease is not a rare one. Doctor Iman Mohammed, head oncologist at University of Toledo Medical Center reports that around 30 percent of patients diagnosed with early stage breast cancer will end up with metastatic cancer down the road.

This means that early detection of breast cancer cannot be counted as a cure.

In fact, according to Dr. Mohammed, the high survival rates from early detection are manipulative, as they actually only mean an increased chance of survival for the next five years.

Metavivor puts 100 percent of donations to metastatic breast cancer research, as research is the only way to find a cure.

Metavivor Research and Support Inc. states “We are tired of pink washing and awareness. We are tired of talk about ‘warriors’ and ‘winners.’ Metastatic breast cancer is 97-99 percent fatal. We don’t die for lack of fighting. We die because research for our disease receives only 2 percent of breast cancer research funds.”

Because 30 percent of breast cancer patients will be diagnosed with metastatic cancer, Metavivor would like to see 30 percent of funding going toward researching the disease. With a disease so common and so deadly, 2 percent of funds simply isn’t enough to support the research needed to find a cure.

Amy Bockey Walbridge

A top priority To the editor: The public is not well informed regarding the costs associated with water and sewer rates. It is the responsibility of all municipalities that contract through the City of Toledo for water and/ or sewer services to furnish their residents

with access to the rates compiled on the “Octopus Chart.” The chart displays total rates paid by all municipalities.

Final cost consists of Toledo’s charge, county or district charge and your community charge. Sewer rates add a very significant amount to our monthly water bill.

We run many gallons per month onto our lawns, swimming pools, car washings and drinking water, etc. We pay sewer rates on all those gallons without benefit of any reduction in sewer rates.

Most municipalities have an option to install a second water meter to avoid the sewer rate on water used via that meter.

The second meter is expensive to install and has a monthly minimum charge when not used. Citizens would appreciate a determined portion of their water purchases to be exempt from the sewer charge without the costs of second meter.

TMACOG (Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments) has discussed the need to form a regional water authority to better manage facilities, water resources and the rates we pay. There is a perception that Toledo opposes the creation of a regional water authority.

The time has come for all of our mayors and council members to make our regional water and sewer system a consistent, top priority. The public appreciates the recent governmental efforts put forth to address the toxic algae bloom. We would appreciate similar efforts in creating the regional water authority and addressing the informational issues listed above.

Jim Reiter Whitehouse, O.

Dog park needed To the editor: I have visited many cities that have dog parks and now Toledo has a beautiful dog park. I would love for Oregon to have one too.

Why do we need a dog park? The answer is simple – if you love dogs you know they need to run free and have fun too. At least mine do.

Janice Billings Oregon

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Circle of Grace almost broken at talk on Islamic terrorism Page Two

by John Szozda

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If I am a moderate Muslim I am a target of radical Islamists, too.

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The evening started out as a graceful conversation between a Muslim and close to a hundred Christians. It did not end that way.

One man told the crowd he is afraid millions of radical Islamists want to come to America to behead us infidels. He told the Muslim speaker he was not a true Muslim.

Another young man started reading a six-page tract written by evangelical missionary David Wood on the “true” evil intent of the Quran. He wouldn’t stop despite shouts to sit down. Reverend Bob Ball approached him face-to-face, pled with him to stop, and reminded him this was a “Circle of Grace” evening. He urged the man to join him in prayer.

But, it was to no avail. The man rambled on.

The event Wednesday evening at Rossford United Methodist Church was the second in a series of conversations about some of the most misunderstood groups in our country: Muslims, Hispanics and AfroAmericans. The talks are designed to be “graceful” conversations to examine how we can better understand and live in harmony with those from different cultures, races or religious backgrounds.

As you can see, graceful conversation is needed. We can’t go to war against 1.9 billion Muslims. We need ways to differentiate friend from foe.

Dr. Sayed Amjad Hussain, a Pakistan native, author and past president of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, was the guest speaker and he attempted, in a graceful way, to provide insight into Islam.

He talked about our common ground.

“If I am a moderate Muslim I am a target of radical Islamists, too. We have something in common… We need to band

together against this menace,” he said.

Dr. Hussain said the invasion of Iraq was not justified. It was a mistake predicated on the false premise that Saddam had weapons of mass destruction. “However,” he added, “Even though we as a nation are war weary, unless America leads the way to stop and eliminate the Islamic State, it will proliferate and this is the time to go and face that menace.”

Dr. Hussain said we need to understand the motivation of various radical Islamic groups and individuals. What drives ISIS is not the same motivation that drove the men who massacred 132 children in his hometown of Peshawar, Pakistan, and it is not the same motivation for the men who killed 12 at Charlie Hebdo, the Paris satirical magazine.

The motivations are also different in Iraq and Syria. But all this violence is precipitated by Muslims, so it gets fixed as “Islamic Terrorism” in the American conscience, Dr. Hussain said. Sometimes the violence has little to do with Islam and more to do with living conditions, power or self-determination. More than 60,000 Muslims in Pakistan have been killed by other Muslims, he said.

The Charlie Hebdo attack was to avenge the prophet Mohammed who had been depicted unfavorably in a number of cartoons. Dr. Hussain said Muslims believe Mohammed to be a “near perfect” human and we need to understand ridicule of the prophet causes great pain to a Muslim. He likened the pain to that which Christians felt in 1987 when the artist Andres Serrano submerged the image of Christ on the cross in a glass of urine.

Freedom of speech should not be sacrosanct, he said. There are limitations for libel, slander, sedition, obscenity, incitement and hate speech. That said, Dr. Hussain is curious about the violent reaction to denigrating the prophet Mohammed. He said Mohammed many times walked away from those who ridiculed him. “So I ask, if the man who is at the center of this discussion and controversy had the magnanimity to walk away when he was being insulted by his family, why don’t people walk away now and follow his example?”

Muslims have had more than 1400 years of living peacefully with other cultures and religions and they have been assimilated in the melting pot of America.

But, the perception of Muslims changed in 2001. Dr. Hussain told the story of a friend who, the day after the World Trade Center attacks, entered the neighborhood he had lived in for 35 to 40 years. His neighbor re-

treated when he saw him on the street and later told him he did so because he was fearful that all Muslims were fanatical.

“Thirty-five to forty years of living in the same neighborhood meant nothing, but that one broadcast on television meant everything.”

Can the image ever be repaired?

Dr. Hussain is doubtful. He hears a fearful American public saying this about moderate Muslims, “If they’re not terrorists, if they’re not fanatics, why don’t they speak up? And if they speak up, why don’t they speak up often enough? And if they speak up often enough why don’t they speak up loud enough?”

Many Muslims are frustrated. All the leading Muslim organizations in the world condemn terrorism, but this message is not getting the same play in the media that gruesome acts of terror do.

Stereotypes and hate dissipate with knowledge and communication. As the world gets smaller and more dangerous through technological advances, there is not a congregation in America that couldn’t benefit from these Circles of Grace conversations.

The rest of the schedule is: March 11: Rev. Lawrence Keeler on “Racism and Prejudice”; March 18: Lucy Mendoza, a Peru native, on “The Hispanic Experience in America”; March 25: Rev. Larry Whatley on “The Black Experience in America”.

All events are at Rossford United Methodist Church and start at 7 p.m. If you go, enter the double doors accessed from the parking lot at 270 Dixie Highway.

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Unattained goals can stem from a variety of reasons Dare to Live

by Bryan Golden

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It’s impossible to be passionate about a goal you didn’t pick.

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Too many people who actually set goals often fail to attain them. In this column, I will identify some of the predominant reasons this happens. Recognizing the pitfalls of goal achievement enables you to chart a successful course to realizing your dreams.

You don’t believe it’s possible to attain your goal. If you don’t believe you can do it, you won’t. Your brain is programmed by your thoughts. When you instruct your mind that your goal is impossible, you will not reach it. You must first believe you can and will achieve your goal before you can do so.

You don’t believe you deserve your goal. Your mind subconsciously sabotages attaining anything you feel is not deserved.

Any guilt about being successful causes this derailing. Fears of success include the possibility of being criticized, ostracized, or ridiculed by those who have not attained the same goal. You must believe you do deserve your goal before you can achieve it.

You listen to naysayers. These negative people always have a litany of reasons you can’t or won’t succeed. They share their opinions with conviction. Listening to them is discouraging, filling you with doubt. If you believe their drivel, you’ll abandon your goal.

You have a goal that is not yours.

Setting a goal based on someone else’s expectations sabotages success from the outset. It’s impossible to be passionate about a goal you didn’t pick. Even if you do achieve a goal imposed by someone else, it brings little, if any satisfaction. Your goal must be your own.

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ue. When this is case, there is no incentive for the goal’s accomplishment. It’s impossible to motivate yourself to work toward an objective with no benefits. This issue is often linked to a goal which is not yours.

Pick a goal that has clear value to you.

You don’t have a plan to accomplish your goal. A goal without a plan is just a wish. Hoping to reach a goal without a plan is pointless. You must have a step by step plan detailing what needs to be done to attain your goal. Each step must also be small enough to be manageable.

You don’t take action. Without action, nothing happens. You can have a burning desire along with a detailed plan, but unless you take action nothing will be accomplished. Successfully reaching your goal requires consistently taking one step after another until you arrive at your destination.

You are not productive. Productivity is taking action which brings you closer to your goal. Activity is being busy without making forward progress or being involved in activities not goal related. Keep track of the progress made towards your goal.

Eliminate unproductive activities.

You give up. Setbacks are a normal part of reaching a goal. Failure is guaranteed only when you give up. Get right

back up whenever you stumble and fall.

Learn from mistakes. Make adjustments as needed. Determination and persistence is essential for success.

You don’t apply enough effort. A halfhearted try isn’t effective. Anything worthwhile takes effort. Without sufficient effort, you will give up at the first obstacle. Rather than trying to accomplish a goal, make a commitment to yourself that you will do whatever it takes to reach your destination.

You tackle too many goals at once.

Working on too many objectives simultaneously dilutes your effectiveness. Although having many goals is good, you need to prioritize the order in which you will accomplish them. Working on too much at once reduces your productivity.

You can accomplish your goals. Avoid these pitfalls. Identify your goals, formulate a plan, and then take action. Drive, discipline, and determination are important keys to your success.

NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www.BryanGolden. com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2015 Bryan Golden

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Health Published second week of month.

11th Annual Stella Bertz Cheer For A Cure a success The 11th Annual Stella Bertz Cheer For A Cure was held at Genoa High School on Feb. 21.

More than 90 squads from area schools as well as a school south of Columbus and one from near the Cleveland area attended the event.

Cheer For A Cure is a yearly cheerleading, dance troupe competition started by Maria Maluchnik to honor the memory of her mother, Stella Bertz, who had been the cheerleading coach at Genoa High School for over a decade.

Each year Eva Dayringer, of Fremont, who is Maluchnik’s aunt makes a blanket to be presented to someone in the community dealing with cancer in their lives. The blanket is specially created with the recipient’s personality and interests taken into consideration. As each knot is tied on the blanket, Mrs. Dayringer prays for the person receiving the blanket.

This year’s recipient was 9-year-old Valorie Newton, of Walbridge, along with her mother, Diana was present to receive the blanket.

The event continues to be an overwhelming success for many reasons, thanks to the dedication of the many volunteers who help each year.

The day-long event raises money for cancer research and helps families dealing with cancer in their lives. This year’s event raised over $40,000. Learn more at CheerForACure.org.

Tiki Warriors Relay for Life Team will present the 3rd Annual Spring Vendor & Craft Show benefitting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Community Markets VFW Hall, 251 W. Main St., Oak Harbor.

The show will feature more than 20 vendors and crafters. Lunch will be available. For more info, call Tami at 419-2702194.

The 2015 Relay for Life of Ottawa County will be held Saturday, June 20.

Red Cross Month this March.

Since 1943, every president has designated March as Red Cross Month – a time to recognize those who support the Red Cross. Local communities depend on the Red Cross, which relies on donations of time, money and blood to fulfill its humanitarian mission.

It doesn’t take a cape or superpowers to be a hero. By donating blood, eligible donors can help save the lives of patients in need. Those who are unable to give blood can support blood donations by organizing a blood drive, volunteering to assist with Red Cross activities, or creating a SleevesUp virtual blood drive online at redcrossblood.org/SleevesUp and asking others to make a lifesaving donation.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities include: Oregon – March 20, 1-6 p.m., Heritage Church, 1640 South Coy Rd. Gibsonburg – March 21, 8:30-1:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 500 S. Brentwood.

Curtice – March 31, 4:45-9 p.m., Jerusalem Elementary School, 535 South Yondota Rd. Oak Harbor – 12:30-5:30 p.m., Oak Harbor United Methodist Church, 360 E. Ottawa St. American Red Cross Toledo Blood Donation Center 3510 Executive Pkwy, Toledo, – Monday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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Genoa Family Eyecare (Dr. William Kegerize) is moving to a new location at 603 Main St., Genoa, effective March 16.

The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to become everyday heroes by giving blood in celebration of

Amber Currie, MPH, CHES, has joined Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio as Minority Breast Health Coordinator,

Dr. Hoeflinger to speak Dr. Brian Hoeflinger will offer a presentation on the dangers of teenage drinking and driving March 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 5757 Starr Ave., Oregon.

The presentation is open to the community.

Winter blues busters “Beating the Blues” will be the topic of a presentation by David Medved, clinical psychology doctoral student at the University of Toledo, Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Labuhn Center on the campus of the Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 N. Wheeling St., Toledo.

Medved will discuss normal changes in mood versus major depression and seasonal affective disorder. For more information, call Kim Lemle at 419-724-1841.

Maria Maluchnik founder of Cheer for a cure and her sister Valerie Widmer.

(Submitted photo) The phone number will remain the same at 419-855-3640.

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Currie previously served as a Health Education Volunteer for the Center for Health and Successful Living. She holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Michigan-Flint and a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University.

In her position, she will be responsible for the Mission for Minority Breast Health project, funded through a grant that Komen Northwest Ohio was awarded through a partnership with Walgreens. The project aims to improve breast health equity among African American and Hispanic/Latina women in Allen, Erie and Lucas counties.

The project is community-based, aimed at building individual and community capacity through outreach, education, social support, and advocacy.

“I’m so honored and excited to be working for Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio,” Currie said. “I look forward to managing the project and working with the African American and Hispanic/Latina communities to improve breast health outcomes in Lucas, Allen, and Erie counties.”

For more information about Susan G. Komen, call 419-724-CURE or 1-877-604CURE, or visit www.komennwohio.org.

Preventing overdose deaths State Rep. Steve Kraus (R-Sandusky) applauded the passage of a bill through the House of Representatives that takes further steps to curtail the opiate drug epidemic in Ohio.

House Bill 4 expands access to naloxone, a medication used to protect an individual experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose. Naloxone reverses the effects of opioids during an overdose, which can effectively shut down a person’s respiratory system.

“I’m happy to support H.B. 4, which gives first responders another tool to save lives,” Kraus said. “The drug epidemic plaguing Ohio has taken many of our loved ones, and I think this bill is a step in the right direction in curbing the drug problem in our state.”

As amended in committee, the legislation also now requires the Ohio Department of Health to create a model protocol for naloxone and gives it permission to sell the medication wholesale to law enforcement officials. Health departments will also have the ability to issue naloxone protocols through their medical director or health commissioner.

House Bill 4 passed with bipartisan support on the House floor and it will now head to the Senate for further consideration.

Sober Living Home to become a reality in Ottawa County The nonprofit Light House Sober Living Inc. has found a location and is moving forward with plans to provide the Ottawa County community with a safe and secure home offering hope, healing and life to men in recovery.

The effort began three years ago when a group of community leaders and concerned citizens were brought together, led by Judge Bruce Winters. The group was formed under the Leadership Ottawa

County program, with the goal of creating the first sober living community in the area.

The nonprofit organization, comprised of an executive board advisory committees (all unpaid positions) and two (paid) employees, has purchased property located at 515 E. Fifth St. in Port Clinton, and plans are under way to open a Level 2 Recovery Residence later this spring. The house will be able to accommodate up to 10 male residents in recovery.

Prior to the opening of the home, Light House will continue to finalize members of the board and hire employees. The board, along with the advisory committee, will develop agency policies and procedures, create budgetary guidelines, oversee committees and vote on decisions pertaining to the operation of the agency.

Funding for Light House Sober Living comes from two major sources — a match fund grant from the Ohio Department of

Mental Health and Addiction Services along with contributions from the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Counties.

The home will operate solely as a recovery home and will partner with existing community agencies to offer resources and a holistic approach to life and recovery.

To learn more about Light House Sober Living, to volunteer or to make a donation, contact Judy Flood at lighthousesoberliving@gmail.com.

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Social Security answers commonly asked questions Question: I’m gathering everything I’ll need to file my taxes this month. Do I have to pay taxes on Social Security benefits?

Also, where can I get a replacement 1099?

Answer: Some people who get Social Security must pay federal income taxes on their benefits. Still, no one pays taxes on more than 85 percent of their Social Security benefits.

You must pay taxes on some portion of your benefits if you file an individual federal tax return and your combined income exceeds $25,000. If you file a joint return, you must pay taxes if you and your spouse have combined income of more than $32,000. If you are married and file a separate return, you probably will have to pay taxes on your benefits. You can read more about tax preparation in relation to Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov/ planners/taxes.htm. Social Security benefits include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. They don’t include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, which are not taxable. You can also get a replacement 1099 or 1042S when you open your own personal “my Social Security account” at www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount.

Question: I know I shouldn’t carry my Social Security card with me, and I always

keep it in a safe place. Somehow, I lost it.

How do I get a replacement card?

Answer: As long as you know your Social Security number, you probably don’t need a replacement. For most purposes, your number is your card. If you do need to get a replacement, you can do so for free.

Although you can’t apply for a card online, you can learn what identification documents you’ll need, and you can fill out the replacement card application at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.

Question: I’ve been planning my retirement throughout my career, and I’m finally nearing the age when I can stop working.

What is the earliest age I can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits?

Answer: You can receive Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. Keep in mind that if you retire at age 62, we’ll reduce your benefits by as much as 30 percent of what you’d get if you wait until your full retirement age. If you wait until your full retirement age (66 for people born between 1943 and 1954), you’ll get your full benefit. You can also wait until age 70 to start your benefits. Then, we’ll increase your benefit because you earned delayed retirement credits.

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Question: I want to make sure I have enough credits to receive Social Security retirement benefits when I need them. How can I get a record of my Social Security earnings?

Answer: The best way for you to check whether you have earned enough credits (40 total, equaling 10 years of work) is to open a free “my Social Security account” at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to review your Social Security Statement any time you want.

Once you create an account, you can: • Keep track of your earnings to make sure your benefit is calculated correctly.

The amount of your payment is based on your lifetime earnings; • Get an estimate of your future benefits if you are still working; • Get a replacement 1099 or 1042S. • Get a letter with proof of your benefits if you currently receive them; and • Manage your benefits: • Change your address; and • Start or change your direct deposit.

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ProMedica offers after hours nonemergency care It never fails – like clockwork, that earache or pesky cough seem to flare up just after dinner or on the weekend – when your family doctor is not available.

For those times when you need to see a doctor but symptoms don’t warrant a trip to the emergency room, ProMedica has opened “AfterHours” at ProMedica Bay Park in Oregon.

The medical office opened Feb. 16 in Suite 100 in the Professional Office Building, 2751 Bay Park Dr. Hours are weeknights from 6-11 p.m. at weekends from noon-7 p.m. Closed holidays. A second AfterHours, located in the ProMedica Perrysburg Medical Center, Suite 120, 1601 Brigham Dr., is open the same hours, 365 days a year. AfterHours is staffed by certified nurse practitioners who can diagnose conditions, perform physical assessments and prescribe medication. It is designed to serve as an extension of care provided by a family doctor, offering sameday treatment for minor illnesses including: • Ear, nose and throat infections; • Cough or fever; • Typical headaches; • Allergies; • Mild asthma attacks; • Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea; • Bladder infections; • Rash or insect bites (without fever); • Pregnancy testing.

Sports physicals and limited lab testing are also available.

“Our aim is to be an extension of your family doctor when you need high-quality care for conditions such as flu, rashes and infections during non-traditional business hours,” said Cindy Edwards-Tuttle, certified nurse practitioner and vice president of advanced practice providers.

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Along tourney trail, mental preparation key for Eagles

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com

Clay sophomore Nick Henneman has Central Catholic 113-pounder Josh Venia in a hold as the Eagle grappler wins a Three Rivers Athletic Conference title with a 3-2 victory. (Press photo by Scott Grau/TRACsports.org) “He’s just dominant,” Cubberly said.

“He understands position like no other.”

Henneman (34-9), who was a No. 1 seed at sectionals, is peaking at the right time, according to Cubberly.

“He’s looking really good, really tough,” Cubberly said. “He’s a real physical wrestler. All three of his brothers wrestled at Clay and never went to state. Nick wants to be the first one to do it.”

Anderson has compiled a 33-10 record as a freshman, while Mondragon is 34-10.

“Garret never gets out of position and is just a solid, hard-nosed wrestler,” Cubberly said. “He’s a surprise for us. I knew he was good, but I didn’t know he was as good as he is. Calixtro is very, fast. He has fasttwitch muscles and is super quick and hard to defend.”

Mondragon and LeVally, who both wrestled for the Eagles’ Green team last year, are taking advantage of their positions on the Gold team this season. LeVally (30-12) won the TRAC tournament as a No. 3 seed.

“Lorenzo and Calixtro are just solid, hard-nosed wrestlers,” Cubberly said. “(LeVally) beat the No. 1 seed in the (sectional) finals, a kid from Waite who was

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It seems highly unlikely, given where they are competing this weekend, but Clay’s wrestling team could have as many as 13 individuals competing at the state tournament March 12-14 at the Schottenstein Center Columbus.

The Eagles advanced five wrestlers last year and took fourth place at the Division I tournament. They took eight wrestlers in coach Ralph Cubberly’s first year with the program (2010-11). This weekend, they competed in the meat grinder that is the D-I district tournament at Cleveland State University. Other participating teams include state powers such as Lakewood St. Edward, Wadsworth, Elyria and Brunswick.

“This is a big one, a tough one,” Cubberly said. “It’s the toughest district in the state for Division I. All these kids are going to have obstacles to climb over.

(Richie) Screptock, if things go right, will have to beat the kid he beat in the finals of the state meet last year, just to be a district champ.”

Screptock, a senior 138-pounder who won last year’s state title at 132, was one of nine individual champions for the Eagles at last week’s sectional tournament at Clay.

He and his 12 teammates who advanced will have a lot of work to do in the practice room this week, Cubberly said.

“We will work on technique and mental preparation,” the coach said. “Things like finishing periods on top, scoring points at the end of periods, keeping pressure on kids and watching stalling calls. Those are things that win one-point matches, and there’s going to be a lot of them from here on out.”

The Eagles claimed their eighth straight sectional crown a week ago, following their seventh straight conference title. Clay has never won a district title.

Cubberly said he envisioned the Eagles garnering 9-10 individual sectional crowns last week.

“We got the guys I thought would be champs,” he said.

In addition to Screptock, the Eagles who advanced to districts after winning sectional titles are sophomore Nick Henneman at 113 pounds, freshman Garret Anderson (120), junior Calixtro Mondragon (132), junior Lorenzo LeVally (152), senior Andy Howard (160), junior Matt Stencel (195), senior Tyler Koester (220) and freshman Nick Daly (285).

The other four Clay wrestlers who advanced are seniors Kevin Witt (182) and Mike Ummel (145), junior Hunter McNutt (170) and freshman Mason Jaquillard (106).

Cubberly said Screptock (35-4) is wrestling better than at any time in his career.

Screptock recorded three pins at the sectional tournament.

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Cubberly warned not to be fooled by Howard’s 27-15 record.

“He’s been a wrestler since he was in like second grade,” Cubberly said. “He has a lot of losses, but he’s wrestled some pretty stiff competition throughout the season. He was second in the TRAC and was a sectional champion last year at 160. He’s been there before. Hopefully he can take the next step to state this year.”

Stencel (37-1) hasn’t lost since Clay’s second tournament of the season, at the Ironman Invitational, and that was by just one point. Stencel, a state runner-up at 182 last year, had three pins including one fall in eight seconds at sectionals.

“He’s on fire,” Cubberly said. “He’s wrestling really well.”

Koester (23-8) defended the sectional title he won last year, when he was one victory away from advancing to the state tournament.

“He’s wrestling real well,” Cubberly said. “He had a pretty good kid in the (sectional) finals and wrestled well and beat the kid. He’s just solid and hard to score on, and he’s big and strong.”

Daly (27-4), the freshman heavyweight, used the second-place finish he earned at the TRAC tournament to propel him to a sectional title. The somewhat undersized Daly weighed 243 pounds at sectionals.

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By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com After winning five consecutive league titles from 2007-11, Oak Harbor had fallen short the last three years in its quest to get back to the top of the Sandusky Bay Conference.

This year, the Rockets finally got over the hump, winning its 21st league title convincingly.

The Rockets had five champions and its 13 wrestlers all finished third or better in the 14 weight classes. Individually, the team had two place second and six come in third.

Oak Harbor, which finished SBC runner-up a year ago, finished with 189 points, 24 more than Edison (165). Perkins, the two-time reigning league champions, came in third with 134½, followed by Clyde (94), Margaretta (87½), Huron (44) and Port Clinton (3).

The next week, at the Division II sectional, the Rockets finished second out of 16 teams, scoring 198½ points to finish behind champion Central Catholic (210).

It was only a matter of time before the Rockets got back to the summit. For Coach George Bergman, it was his seventh SBC championship in 23 years.

“It’s very, very difficult with all these great programs,” he said. “We weren’t predicted to win it. It’s very satisfying, especially for our five seniors to win a league championship. The guys performed under pressure — I didn’t anticipate having five champions. We won 11 of 13 matches in the finals. Those 13 guys are all working hard at the mat and it shows. I wouldn’t expect to see 13 guys finishing in the top three.”

Those five seniors are Nick Bergman, Jeremy Balboa, Ben Petersen, Brody Hennig and Steve Simkus. Balboa, Petersen and Simkus, were league champions, as were Petersen’s cousin, Rhett, and Bruce Hrynciw.

Hrynciw (19-1) won the title at 113 pounds, pinning Perkins’ Emilio Calderon in three minutes, 53 seconds before defeating Edison’s James Kaniarz by technical fall, 18-3, in the finals. It was the second league title in as many years for the sophomore.

“We were fairly confident with Bruce,” Coach Bergman said. “He had some problems making weight. It’s just nice to see him back on the mat with his ability and see him to do so well.”

Balboa (138) avenged a tough loss in last year’s final, beating Edison’s Alex Nueberger, 7-1, in the semifinals before holding off Perkins’ Matt Salmon, the top seed, in the finals, 7-4. He also achieved an important milestone along the way, picking up his 100th career victory.

“Jeremy wasn’t the No. 1 seed and the other guy was a league champion last year,” Coach Bergman said. “He wrestled a smart match and came out with the win.”

At the sectional meet, Balboa (29-14) was runner-up behind 2014 state champion and East Toledo resident Nate Hagan (39-5), who wrestles for Central. Both advanced to the district meet.

Petersen cousins generate excitement Oak Harbor junior Rhett Petersen (145) had the most exciting victory at the SBC, and it came in his 2-1 win over Huron’s

Tommy King in the finals, enabling him to avenge a loss in the finals from last year.

Petersen executed a reversal with just eight seconds remaining to account for his only points. His semifinal victory also came in dramatic fashion when he edged Perkins’ Trentyon Adkins, 5-4, and the win before that was a pin against Port Clinton’s Deagan Beach that came in 1:26.

“I had to keep his leg from getting inside and I was able to get the reversal,” said Petersen, who had set out several weeks with an injury before returning for the SBC meet. “It feels good because growing up we always saw the older guys winning the league. It’s good knowing we got it back.”

Peterson (28-6) was third at the sectional and advanced to districts.

Rhett’s cousin, Ben, who finished eighth in the Division II state meet last year at 152, beat Perkins’ Seth Boggs, an All-Ohioan, 6-3, in the SBC finals. Boggs defeated Margaretta’s Deven Taylor by major decision, 12-2, in the semifinals, handing Taylor just his second loss of the season, and Petersen pinned Clyde’s Alec Montgomery in just 48 seconds before advancing to face Boggs.

“Boggs was state runner-up last year and Taylor had one loss,” Coach Bergman said. “That was one of the better weight classes. For Ben to win, that is impressive.”

At the sectional meet, Ben Peterson (35-9) finished third — good enough to advance.

The Rockets’ other SBC champion was Simkus (182), who won his class easily, defeating two opponents by a combined score of 26-2. Simkus beat Clyde’s Ryan Kelley by major decision, 12-1, before defeating Nick Hiss, also by major decision, 14-1, in the semifinals. Simkus, who had a good year in football, has come a long way since first joining the wrestling program in eighth grade. Simkus (28-11) finished fourth at the sectional, just good enough to advance.

“He’s come so far,” Coach Bergman said. “Here he is winning a league title.

That just shows how much work he’s put in. It was cool to see that happen.”

Junior Brandon Garber (285) finished second, losing in the SBC finals, 3-2, to Clyde’s Collin Mange, and sophomore Dylan Mansor (120) finished second, too.

Overall, there were six Rockets who finished in third place at the league meet: senior Nick Bergman (126), sophomore Trevor Scherf (132), Hennig (160), sophomore Kian Thompson (170), sophomore Dylan Thorp (195) and Peyton Salyers (220).

“Peyton Salyers weighed in at 188 and we put him at 220,” Coach Bergman said.

“He’s underweight, he’s a sophomore that just started wrestling and I’m so impressed with his competitiveness. To get third place, that’s huge. At 195, Dylan Thorp was undersized, and he almost made the finals and lost in overtime to a very good opponent. He was losing, 5-0, and got a pin to finish third. He weighs in at 182 and he wrestles at195. He’s just a sophomore.”

At the sectional meet, Garber (28-10) was Oak Harbor’s lone champion. Mansour (24-7) finished second, Hennig (27-15) and Scherf (30-13) were third, Nick Bergman (23-9) and Thompson (32-9) finished fourth, and all will advance. Thorp (27-13) was sixth.

Oak Harbor advanced to the regional finals of the Division III state duals before losing to the eventual state champion Delta.

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BOYS BASKETBALL Team (League) Overall

By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Two local senior guards, Connor Bowen (Lake) and Ramiah Henry (Waite) were named Player of the Year by their respective leagues.

Bowen, the Northern Buckeye Conference POY, is joined on the first team by Eastwood senior post Zach Jacoby, Genoa senior guard Luke Rightnowar and Lake senior guard Jared Rettig.

Bowen averages 21 points, 7.4 assists, 5.1 steals and four rebounds, plus he is the all-time Lake career scoring leader with 1,445 points heading into the tournament.

He also has over 600 assists and over 400 steals and holds nine school records.

The Flyers shared the NBC title with Rossford. The Flyers and Bulldogs were both 13-1 in the league while Lake was 19-3 entering its sectional final contest against Rogers Friday.

Local second team selections are Woodmore senior guards Grant Weis and Drew Lewandowski, Eastwood senior guard Noah Smith and Lake junior guard Brandyn Neal.

Honorable mention picks are Lake junior guard Jake Rettig, Genoa senior post Noah Goodrich, and Eastwood senior post Tim Hoodlebrink.

Henry is Waite’s only player recognized on the Toledo City League first team, but her teammates Alycia Matney and Letrecia Williams are honorable mention. Henry was selected as the conference’s top player even though Waite finished 1-20 overall and 1-9 in the conference.

The 5-foot-7 Henry, a four-year varsity player, is also second team all-district. She averaged 19.2 points and 8.3 rebounds, shot 45 percent from two-point range and made 69 percent of her free throws. She also had 70 assists, six blocked shots and 86 steals. “Ramiah is a player who improved her game every year. She has done everything the coach has asked her to do without complaint. ‘Moose’ stays in the gym late and comes early to work on her and her teammates’ game,� Waite coach Manny May said. “Her focus is on improving every aspect of her game, as well as her teammates. I ask her to bring the ball down

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Decker, who also plays volleyball and runs track, has been instrumental in helping to build the school’s swim program, which saw two relay teams and two other swimmers, Bethany Nabors and Natalie Reidling, advance to districts. “It was great seeing the girls at sectionals drop even more time at districts.

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Brittenham top starter for nationally-ranked Jackets

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Kaysie Brittenham pushed herself to become an All-Ohio basketball standout at Lake, where she graduated as the school’s all-time leading scorer. That, and her 4.6 GPA, gave her several options.

She decided to study pharmacy in college, but she also wanted to continue her basketball career. She chose Cedarville University, a small Christian school located about 45 minutes from downtown Dayton. It is not an area – the 2010 census listed 4,019 people residing in the village of Cedarville – where a plethora of off-campus activities present themselves to young people.

“It is small, very safe,” Brittenham said.

“You don’t have to worry about much theft.

It’s very comfortable living there. A lot of times for fun there’s bowling and movies nearby. It is right between Springfield and Xenia, and you can go to the city and there are usually things to do. There are coffee shops and diners and little things to do.”

As a freshman in 2011-12, the 5-foot8 Brittenham appeared in all 32 games for the Yellow Jackets, averaging 12.7 minutes per game. Keep in mind that she has been playing basketball since the second grade, so when she had to sit out her sophomore year after tearing the ACL in her right knee, it was difficult to sit back and watch her teammates.

“I was having a good summer after my freshman year,” Brittenham said. “I played in a game over the summer and hurt (my knee). That was the first time I injured it.

I took a couple weeks off and rested it and wore a sleeve on my knee to stabilize it, and I came back to school and felt it was getting stronger.

“Not too far into preseason we were in practice and I jump-stopped and started to pivot and re-injured it. I rested it a little bit and started playing again. Our first scrimmage, only a minute into the game, I did it again.”

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Cedarville senior guard Kaysie Brittenham, a former Lake standout, tries to penetrate into the key. (Photo by Scott Huck/Cedarville University photographer) guise.”

“I got to watch and learn the game a little more, and I got an extra year on scholarship,” she said. “I’m a pharmacy major, so I’ll be there for seven years. Personnelwise, it was beneficial to sit out a year. The recovery and being able to come back and not have any more issues, I’ll always be thankful for that.”

Brittenham averaged 7.8 points a game last season, appearing in all 28 games with 12 starts at shooting guard. She made 43 3-point field goals, dished out 52 assists and averaged 3.2 rebounds a game.

She has been even more productive this season, helping coach Kirk Martin’s 22nd-ranked (Division II) Yellow Jackets win the Great Midwest Athletic Conference

title with a 15-1 record. Cedarville hosted the GMAC Tournament on March 5-7.

“It was huge just knowing we get to host the tournament,” Brittenham said. “It gives us a nice advantage having the home court to play on. At the beginning of season coach always gives us goals. One was to win the regular season and another was to win the conference tournament. This puts us in position to accomplish the second goal.

“It’s been a great season,” she added.

“We have seven freshmen on the team and three seniors. They’re all really neat girls and I’ve enjoyed playing with them tremendously. I feel blessed to be at Cedarville.

The school is great and the coaches care about us on and off the court.”

Brittenham has started every game this season and is averaging 9.4 points (third on the team) while shooting 41 percent from the field including 36 percent from 3-point range. She averages 3.2 rebounds and has 69 assists, 57 steals and 18 blocked shots.

“Kaysie has turned herself into an outstanding 3-point shooter,” Martin said.

“She has a motor that doesn’t quit, and we are just now starting to figure out how to effectively use her defensively. She is a coach’s dream because she lives in the gym as much as she can and just works so hard to be the best player she can be. We count on her quiet leadership and love for the game to help our freshmen understand what it takes to be a college basketball player.”

Because she is a pharmacy major, her coaches and teammates became accustomed to calling Brittenham “Doc” ever since her freshman year.

“Coach thought it was the best nickname ever, because I would have my doctorate when I graduate,” she said. “It took a little while to get used to. My teammates all call me that now and it kind of rubbed off on me. In class everybody calls me Kaysie, and in basketball everyone calls me Doc.” Brittenham has also excelled in the classroom. She was the class valedictorian at Lake, and she carries a 3.8 GPA at Cedarville, where she has been named to the GMAC all-academic team three times. She is currently in her first year of grad school.

“I just liked the whole chemistry, math and science thing in high school,” Brittenham said. “I got to shadow a pharmacist for a day, and the whole pharmacy aspect intrigued me. As I was visiting schools, just the way things worked out kind of led me to pursue pharmacy.”

Brittenham, 21, said she has never been one to cut corners, academically or athletically.

“I’m kind of a perfectionist when it comes to classes, and giving my best effort has always been important to me,” she said. “My parents (Jane and Garth) instilled that in me. I strive to do my best in everything I’m working on, no matter how small or how big.”

Golden Bear proves its never too late to get back to mat

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Gibsonburg senior heavyweight Alex LeJeune hadn’t been on a wrestling mat since fourth grade, but a little peer pressure can be a powerful thing.

Now, in his first year wrestling at the varsity level, LeJeune (9-8) has already qualified for the Division III district tournament, placing fourth at the sectional.

He opened the sectional getting pinned by Elmwood junior Jack Hagemeyer (26-7) in 32 seconds, but opened the loser’s bracket by pinning Toledo Christian grappler Austin Ritsema in 43 seconds and then he upset higher seeded Woodmore senior Rito Alvear (13-16) by pinning him in 1:44.

LeJeune got a rematch with Hagemeyer in the third place consolation final, but this time was pinned in 17 seconds. Still, from where he’s come and where he is now, he’s not complaining.

LeJeune’s friend, Golden Bears senior 182-pounder Dan Henline, got in LeJeune’s

ear and convinced him to give wrestling one last shot his senior year. Henline (38-10) finished third at the sectional and also qualified for districts.

“He always wanted me to wrestle and do a sport together,” LeJeune said. “I usually just came to the weight room to lift and I Alex LeJeune would see the wrestlers. One Friday at school I was talking to Dan and he said, ‘Just come to practice and watch the team wrestle on Saturday. If you don’t want to do it, don’t come back on Monday.’”

LeJeune played football but suffered a severe knee injury halfway through his junior season. The then 305-pound defensive tackle decided to skip his senior year of football, for fear of re-injuring his knee.

LeJeune, who is 5-foot-11, said he’s always been a stocky kid. He liked to lift weights but he neglected the cardio work and his weight ballooned to 316 pounds.

That was what he weighed the first day he tried out for the Bears in December.

“I wasn’t watching what I ate at all,” LeJeune said. “I was maintaining my weight around 300 for a while and it kept going up. I’ve always drank a lot of water, but I ate fast food so it pretty much canceled the water out.”

Gibsonburg coach Greg Spoores said he took one look at LeJeune and predicted the kid would last two days in practice.

“He’s not a fat kid, just a big kid,” Spoores said. “We’ve had several officials tell us he’s got the biggest calves they’ve ever seen. He never wrestled before and we thought he could make a difference. We sat him down in the coaches’ office to see what his plan was. I asked him what he weighed and I thought he’d last two days. He looked us right in the eye and said, ‘I’m here’ and I told him OK. I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

“I thought he would be better off just to get his weight below 300. Even if he never makes weight, he’s better off for trying. Lo and behold, he gets down to 285. He pushed himself through every bit of conditioning, and then some.”

Gibsonburg finally had its first heavyweight wrestler in more than a decade, according to Spoores.

“His first competition was a dual meet at Tiffin Calvert on Jan. 21,” Spoores said.

“He wasn’t nervous, but his adrenaline was going so much that I was nervous he was going to hurt the Danbury kid,who was 235 or 240. He clubbed the kid a couple times pretty hard and the referee stopped the match a couple times. I apologized to the ref, saying it’s his first match ever. He lost to a Calvert kid later that night.”

“He was self-motivated,” the coach added. “That was one of the things I was most impressed with, his desire to be part of a team and commit to making weight.

Like a sponge, he absorbed everything. We knew he was a senior and we didn’t have much time to work with him.”

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Oak Harbor’s Andrea Cecil keeps Rockets rollin’ along

By Yaneek Smith Press Contributor Writer sports@presspublications.com Andrea Cecil is beginning to make a habit of this.

When her team is trailing in a big game and needs a boost, the junior forward consistently answers the call, putting the team on her back and leading them to victory. She did it again, scoring a game-high 35 points and leading Oak Harbor back to the Division III district finals after rallying from a 15-point deficit to defeat Genoa, 66-56.

“What can you say about Andrea Cecil?” Kontak said. “She put us on her shoulders. We got it close and then took the lead and pulled away. It seemed like there was a rhythm and a flow for Andrea.

(Athena) Eli hit a few threes that were important and each of our players had a big basket.”

Cecil is averaging 30.5 points per game in the postseason and put up 26 points in the Rockets’ 48-40 victory over Bucyrus in the sectional final. For her career, she is averaging 19.3 points in seven tournament games, taking her play to a new level.

Cecil, who recently committed to play basketball at Bowling Green State University, has eclipsed the 1,000-point scoring mark, broke the program’s record for career points and single-game points (40).

At halftime Thursday, with his team trailing, 37-30, Kontak chose not to say much to his group and let them find it within themselves to overcome.

“We left the locker room early (during halftime) and we challenged them and I don’t know what they said to each other,” Kontak said.

Cecil added, “This was a big game against one of our rivals and it was a big game for Coach Tom, We knew it was win or go home at this point. It’s great to have a

Andrea Cecil (3), shown here during their regular season meeting, scored 35 points to lead Oak Harbor to a 66-56 district semifinal comeback win over Genoa Thursday night. (Press file photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

good game, but it’s all about winning and advancing to the next round. At halftime, we said to each other, ‘We can’t lose this game, especially like that.’ That was the mentality we came out with (after halftime).

“Genoa resembles us a lot — they’re a scrappy team and they play together.

They’re a great team.”

It had to be an emotional win for Kontak, who coached at Genoa for six years and still works in the school system there as a math teacher. He still has friends in the community and teaches some of the girls he was coaching against, likely making the victory bittersweet for him.

It is the culmination of an impressive turnaround for the Rockets, who were picked to win the Sandusky Bay Conference, but finished fourth. Ultimately, it made the group stronger and they’ve persevered in the tournament.

Oak Harbor won 13 of its last 15 team games after a 3-6 start that saw them play quality opponents like Bellevue, Lima Bath and Genoa, which beat Oak Harbor, 49-41, on Dec. 2. That game sent the Rockets into a 2-6 funk and helped spur the Comets to an 11-game winning streak.

It was the end of a successful season for Coach Mike DeStazio’s Comets, which includes key players Erica Harder, Haley Pickard, Emily Edwards, Carly Gose, Christy Dazley and Haley Gerke and won 18 games, a sectional title and came close to winning a Northern Buckeye Conference title.

“I tell them after every game that I love them, no matter the outcome,” said DeStazio, who credits his lone senior, Dazley, for her efforts and seeing it through to her final season. “To go 18-6 and be the only NBC team to make it districts is something. I’m as proud of this team as I can be.

It’s a shame that the two best teams in the district had to play (in the semifinal), but we put on a show for everybody.”

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Elliston

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

Elmore

Elmore Historical Society Meeting March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Historical Society Barn. Before the meeting (2:30 p.m.), Charlie Dilbert will give a tour and presentation on the Elmore Free Masons in the room they once inhabited on the 2nd floor of the Elmore Community Center, 410 Clinton St. Parking is available at the Community Center and Elmore Library. For info, call Jen Fording at 419509-1918 or elmorehistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Card Playing the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m. at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State St. Elmore Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Thurs. of the month at 11 a.m. at the Elmore Library. Call 419-862-2482 for info.

Storytime for Preschool-Age Children Wed. at 11 a.m. Call the library at 419-862-2482 for more info.

Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tues. & Thurs. at noon.

Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before.

Blood pressure & blood sugar checks the 4th Tues. of the month; bingo the 4th Tues. of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874.

Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. Saturday shoots will resume in May. Questions: 419-392-1112.

Cash Basis Annual Financial Report of the Harris-Elmore Public Library for the year that ended Dec. 31, 2014 is available for inspection at the library, 328 Toledo St. For an appointment, call Julie Stahl, financial officer at 419-862-2482.

Genoa

AARP Tax Preparation, March 11 and 25, Genoa Senior Center. Call 419-855-4491 for an appointment.

Genoa Branch Library activities include: Preschool Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Lego Club (ages 6 and up) the last Tues. of each month from 4-5 p.m.; Adult Craft Class Mon. from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Book Discussion Groups 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. (evening group) and 3rd Thurs. at 9:30 a.m. (morning group). For info, call 419-855-3380.

Annual Beef-n-Noodle Dinner, March 14, Genoa Christian Church, 415 Main St. Dine in from 4-7 p.m.; carryouts begin at 4:30 p.m. Featuring homemade beef and noodles, salad bar, rolls, pie and beverage (dine in only). Tickets on sale at the church Feb. 27 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. and Feb. 29 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. To reserve tickets, call 419-855-8539. While supplies last, homemade noodles will be available for purchase.

Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs visit the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. the 3rd Wed. of the month from 4-5 p.m. Children may practice their oral reading skills by reading aloud to the dogs.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Genoa Library.

Moms are Be YOU-tiful in Christ Christian Mom’s Group meets every 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month through May in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hall, 204 Main St., Genoa. Free childcare available. For info, contact Patty Greenhill at 419862-0128 or pattijsd@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Christian Moms Group of St. Boniface and Our Lady of Lourdes.

Genoa Senior Center 514 Main St., serves lunch Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. (call 419-855-4491 for reservations). Card playing Mon. & Wed. at 12:30 p.m.; blood sugar checks offered the 2nd Wed. of the month; bingo Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., hours are Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices.

Proceeds benefit mission projects.

Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.1 p.m., Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving those who are in Genoa School District.

Proper ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.

Gibsonburg

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

Lake Twp.

Ageless Wonders will be going out to dinner March 12, 5 p.m., The Skillet, 101 Main St., Walbridge. For info, call 419-836-3811.

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.

Luckey

Euchre Tournament, March 14, Luckey American Legion Hall, 335 Park Dr. Food and registration at 6 p.m.; tournament begins at 7 p.m. Registration fee $5. Open to 18 and older. Concessions and soft drinks available for purchase. BYOB. Proceeds support Legion programs and the upkeep of the post home.

Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wed. of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thurs. of

the month from 6-8 p.m. in the old Town Hall building, corner of Krotzer & Main Street. Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District.

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

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Ottawa Co. Board of Elections Meeting March 12, 4 p.m. in the board office, 8444 W. SR 163 (in the Veterans Memorial Building).

Ottawa Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities Monthly Board Meeting March 16, 5 p.m., Ottawa Co. Board of DD, 235 N Toussaint South Rd. Meetings are open to the public. For info, call 419898-0400.

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.

St. Boniface Lenten Fish Fries, St. Boniface Parish, 215 N. Church St., every Friday in Lent, 4-7 p.m. Menu includes baked or fried fish, macaroni and cheese, french fries, seasoned potatoes, cole slaw, salad bar, rolls, beverage and a variety of homemade desserts.

Pemberville

Dance featuring the Sorgenbrecher’s Band March 21, 8 p.m.-midnight, Pemberville American Legion Hall. Featuring music from the `89s and `90s plus polka and square dance music. Sponsored by the Calf Club.

Lake Erie Perch Dinner Fridays March 20 and April 3, Pemberville American Legion, 405 E. Front St. Three- and five-piece dinners, macaroni and cheese meals and homemade pie available. Dine in or carry out. Sponsored by the American Legion Family of Freedom Post 183.

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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Walbridge

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Walbridge Branch Library, 251 N. Main St., offers the following programs: Family Storytime – Tues. at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Arts & Crafts (kids of all ages) – Tues. 5 p.m.; Adult Book Club the 1st Thursday of the month; Fiction Book Group the 2nd Monday of the month; Mystery Book Club meets the 4th Monday of the month; play pinochle (16 and older) every 2nd Thursday of the month.

All programs are free. Call 419-666-9900 or visit cdpl.org.

“Guys and Dolls” presented March 19, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2 p.m. at the Woodmore Elementary Old School building located in Woodville. Tickets are available at the door, and will be sold at the high school March 9, 10, 16 and 17 from 10 a.m.-noon and at the old elementary building March 9, 12, 16 and 17 from 7:30-9 p.m.

Woodville Township Trustees will meet the 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month at 7 p.m. in the Fiscal Office at the Woodville Township Fire Station, 321 East Main St. The township has filed its Annual Fiscal Report for fiscal year 2014 with the Auditor of State. The report is available for public viewing at the Woodville Twp. Fire Station, 321 E. Main St. Woodville Public Library, 101 E. Main St., offers Storytime, Mon. at 7 p.m.; Lego Club (K-6), 1st Sat. of the month, 10-11:30 a.m.

WSOS Woodville Senior Center, located in the Woodville Twp. Fire Hall, is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and is open to ages 60 years and older. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 419-8493636.

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Firm to invest $1.5 million in East Toledo Advanced Industrial Services, a commercial and industrial specialty contactor, has relocated from Northwood to 123 Oakdale Avenue in Toledo, according to Stacy Weber, public information officer for Paula Hicks-Hudson, mayor of the City of Toledo. The City of Toledo will provide the firm with $15,062 worth of incentives over a seven year term through its Toledo Expansion Incentives program. This program provides incentives to attract and grow businesses and create employment opportunities in the community.

Advanced Industrial Services, a subsidiary of The Irex Contracting Group, a multinational contractor, provides expertise in thermal and acoustic insulation, specialized fabrication and sheet metal lagging of piping, ductwork, equipment and vessels. The firm also provides full service contracting in the areas of mechanical insulation, industrial and commercial coatings, asbestos and lead abatement, scaffolding, fire stopping, noise control, and certified energy assessments.

The facility will be used as the company’s regional headquarters for multi union craft personnel working on industrial projects throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan. The company will invest $1.5 million into its new facility and become fully operational by June.

“The City is honored to be part of this project. The east side of Toledo has historically offered the community employment in the industrial sector, however over the past several decades there has been a pattern of disinvestment into this important part of our City. It is a strong sign for the economy of Toledo that these opportunities are coming back again,” stated Mayor Hicks-Hudson.

Workplace Helping facilitate this relocation was Stephanie Kuhlman and Dallas Paul of Industrial Developers, LTD and Lynette Reichle of Reichle Klein. Industrial Developers is a development company located in Northwood with projects throughout the United States. The company partnered with a group of local investors to purchase the Oakdale facility, which created the opportunity for the relocation of Advanced Industrial Services.

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The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce seeks applications for its 22nd annual Prism Awards, which honor excellence in this area’s businesses and organizations.

This year’s banquet will return to the lodge at Maumee Bay State Park, where it was last held in 2004. The date has also been changed from one in March to May 7, according to Yvonne Thoma-Patton, the chamber’s new director.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 23.

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 the chamber at 419-6935580 Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8 to 4 or email director @embchamber.org.

EPIC Toledo (Engaging People, Inspiring Change) will hold its “EPIC’s Emerald Birthday Bash” Friday, from 7 p.m. to 11p.m. at The Blarney Events Center and Huron Street Tent.

Entertainment for the networking event will be provided by the local band Last Call Heroes.

Tickets are $10. Attendees may register at www.epictoledo.com. The event is open to members, young professionals, the business community and anyone 21 years of age or older who believes in EPIC’s mission of connecting emerging leaders to each other and the community. *** The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation will host its annual business and industry awards Wednesday at the Camp Perry Clubhouse. Social hour is a

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RSVP to 419-898-6242. *** The Oak Harbor Development Group has 34 banners going up throughout the downtown vicinity which get rotated to a new style each of the four seasons.

The group is seeking sponsors. Each banner with your business name on it is $75. More than 15,000 vehicles pass through Oak Harbor each day. Contact Mike Shadoan at 419-898-3500

Just the fax: Fax items before Wednesday, noon to The Workplace at 419-836-1319, email to zoz@presspublications.com or send to The Press, Box 169, Millbury, OH 43447.

Homes for Sale Investment Property For Rent Auctions Lots and Acreage

East side - Fix me upper home, only serious callers, $6,000. 419936-0655

OPEN 24 HOURS EVERYDAY!

Featured Property!

CLASSIFIED DEPT. CLOSED FRIDAYS Deadline:Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

Oregon, 2065 Blanche Drive. Large all brick ranch cottage on Maumee Bay. Completely remodeled, 2-bed, 1-bath, living room, dining room, large kitchen and laundry room. Gas fireplace, 2.5 car detached garage and 5 adjoining lots. $200,000. 419855-7559

2300 Navarre Ave. #150, Oregon Ohio 43616 Tim McCrory Andrew McCrory 419-343-7798 567-868-3942 tim@nwohomes.com Andrew@nwohomes.com

Find your new home at www.nwohomes.com

Newly constructed Villa ready for occupancy.

4866 Applewood Lane in CrossCreek Meadows.

Located off Bradner Road at St. Rt. 579.

John Zeisler

Move worry-free with Johnny Z. — 25+ Years Experience —

419-351-3100 email: jzeisler@remax.net

NEW LISTING NEW PRICE! 923 Miller Rd, Northwood $119,900 This 1700sf full brick 4 possible 5 bedroom 1½ bath ranch with living and family rooms, attached garage, sun room, secluded fenced in back yard and more could be the one.

This over 2000SF home with extensive updates offers 4 possible 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, basement, extra large garage, tons of natural woodwork and style galore. Put this on your must see list soon.

Em: Bob@callbobmcintosh.info Website: Bobmcintoshsells.com Over One Thousand closed transactions “Put my people pleasing experience to work for you”

— NEW LISTING — 418 Hickory St. Pemberville $79,900

1443 Eastland, Oregon $144,900 Reduced 8946 Canada Goose, Oak H $126,900 601 Wilson, Genoa $99,500 1929 Garner, Oregon $56,500 145 Country Walk, Walbrd $76,900 830 Main, Bono $36,000 0 Plumey, Northwood $15,000 67 Drake, Oregon $32,800 Reduced PENDING! PENDING! 49 Pineview, Oregon 2450 108th, Toledo 2839 123rd, Toledo 28088 Blue Grass, Walbridge 2143 Westbrook, Toledo 22615 Cedar, Curtice 5911 Plympton, Oregon

2 or 3 Bedroom Ranch Full unfinished basement Large 2.5 car garage

444 W. College, Pemberville Elegant condo 3 BR, 3 Full baths 2 car garage Full finished basement

SOLD, SOLD, SOLD

130 Bierley Ave. Pemberville 3 BR, 2 Full baths 2 Porches & wood deck 3 Car attached garage

Call Bob Bruning at 419-287-4484 222 E. Front St., Pemberville

•SELLING •BUYING •AUCTIONS •ESTATES •RELOCATION SALES LEADER

575 Pemberville, Woodville 1130 Stadium, Oregon 2853 Iroquois, Oregon 1549 Thyre, Genoa 1506 Forester, Oregon 3780 Ryan Place, Northwood 1259 Stadium, Oregon 2662-117th, Toledo 1110 Merry Dell, Oregon 1320 Bradner, Northwood 520 Barker, Toledo My properties are selling!

Please call me to sell yours!

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

419-345-5566

Villa open on Sundays from 1 to 4 P.M. Call 419-376-1751 for info.

Also have residential lots for sale with owner offering land contract.

212 E Perry, Walbridge Asking $139,900

Warm & cozy brick ranch w/ sunroom, family room, fireplace, 1st fl laundry!

Excellent Properties!

“Pick the Best”

*** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE *** All real estate or rental advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act. As amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability).

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number 1-800-669-9777, for the hearing impaired is TTY 1-800-927-9275. *Equal Housing Opportunity*

1813 Bieber, Northwood Waterville Historical duplex for sale. Spacious 2-3 bedrooms, appliances, storage, separate yards, additional storage available in barn. 419-261-3949

419-260-9350

1) go to our website at 2) click on classifieds 3) click on classifieds form

Bob McIntosh

3 easy steps to place your ad... www.presspublications.com

Sauder Village is seeking people to make handcrafted items for the new Heritage Shop. A fun-filled workday has been planned Tuesday, March 10 to provide an opportunity to help make items for the shop and have fellowship with others who like to be creative.

“Our Heritage Shop features handmade exclusives made by friends of Sauder Village,” shared Kim Krieger, PR/Media Relations representative at Sauder Village. “This shop has been an excellent way for people to help support the mission of our non-profit organization – either by donating a handcrafted item or by making a purchase from the shop.”

A variety of projects will be available for people to help with March 10 from 1-4 p.m. in the Village Café. The workday will give knitters an opportunity to make hats and headbands.

Worsted weight yarn and a pattern will be available for people to use – just bring a size 8-17 inch circular needles and size 8 double pointed needles.

Those who do not knit will also be able to participate in creative projects.

All merchandise in the shop is handcrafted and donated. Donated items, which go through a juried selection process, have included quilted, carved, painted, knitted, crocheted, hooked, woven, mixed media or fashioned in some other traditional method.

Modern interpretations of traditional crafts are welcome and encouraged.

To attend or donate an item, contact Debbi Russell at 800-590-9755 or email drussell@saudervillage.org.

Commercial For Rent Commercial Property Office Space For Rent Share House/Apartment

COUNTRY LIVING-GENOA, 4.8 acres, pond, appliances included, 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath, natural gas, well water, EPA approved septic. $149,900.

419-343-4656.

CONDO 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 868 sq. ft. includes 35' deeded boat dock and community pool.

97 N. Schooner Point Dr., Port Clinton, OH. $119,000.

419-356-3974 For pictures go to: zillow.com

Sauder Village hosts work day

Brad Sutphin

Email: brads@att.net www.RealtyValueOhio.com

Jeana Sutphin

•BUYING •SELLING •ESTATES •AUCTIONS •RELOCATION

Mary Ann Coleman

419-343-5348

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TERRY FLORO 270-9667 855-8466 terryfloro.com

I am pleased to present: 405 FINDLAY, WOODVILLE 1650 GLENROSS, OREGON 902 WILSON, GENOA 2439 CR 198, FREMONT 101 LAVINE, WOODVILLE 403 WOODPOINTE, WOODV 6294 FREMONT PIKE, PBRG. 4601 N. SR 19, OAK HARBOR 514 CLINTON, ELMORE 613 RICE, ELMORE 98 S. NISSEN, ELMORE 737 ASPEN, ELMORE 20520 W SR 105, ELMORE

$68,000 $71,900 $78,900 $89,900 $90,900 $95,000 $94,000 $107,000 $125,000 $139,300 $170,000

CONDO 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 868 sq. ft. includes 35' deeded boat dock and community pool.

97 N. Schooner Point Dr., Port Clinton, OH. $119,000.

419-356-3974 For pictures go to: zillow.com

1 Bedroom Upstairs Apartment, very clean, C/A, No Pets, Elmore, $400/mo., 419-849-2449

$249,900 $386,000

SOLD: 1130 OWEN, NORTHWOOD SOLD: 634 RICE, ELMORE SOLD: 916 WEST, GENOA SOLD: 7767 BROWN, CURTICE SOLD: 1593 N. THYRE, GENOA SOLD: 18574 W SR 105, ELMORE SOLD: 230 ROOD, NORTHWOOD SOLD: 1320 BRADNER, NORTHWOOD PENDING: 410 WILBUR, GENOA PENDING: 1421 NISSEN, GENOA PENDING: 331 TOLEDO, ELMORE PENDING: 23215 W. SR 51, GENOA PENDING: 621 W. FIRST, WOODVILLE PENDING: 836 WATER, WOODVILLE PENDING: 20739 DENO, ELMORE

1-Bdrm Upper $525/mo. + deposit Part-Furnished Includes Utilities Non-Smoking/No Pets Credit Application Required Williston Rd./Northwood 419-392-8968

Twin-plex, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, single car garage, W/D hookup, view of bay, $650./mo + utilities 419-691-3788 WALBRIDGE, Blair Dr., 2 bed apt. living room, dining room, laundry room , walk-in closets, efficient gas heat & hot water, fresh paint throughout, $550/mo. 419-409-1014 Woodville, Ohio apartments. 2bedroom, newly painted, appliances, wall A/C, porch or balcony, laundry room, quiet neighborhood, pet friendly. Starting at $419 plus deposit.

Woodville Manor. Call/text 419-6070172.

Yorktown Village Join Oregon’s Finest Community ★Laundry ★Swimming Pool ★Spacious Floor Plans ★Private Patios ★ 24 hr. Emergency Maintenance

419-693-9443

COPPER COVE APTS.

Spacious 1 & 2 Bdrm. Apts.

(Next to I-280, close to shopping & restaurants)

APARTMENTS IN OREGON Owner Operated 24/7 Maintenance

$99 Move In Special!

Call for new tenant rate 1105 S. Wheeling

2 Bedrooms starting at $475-$525./mo., + utilities

204 Second St. Genoa, OH. 43430 (Beautiful Condo) 502 Superior St. Genoa, OH. 43430 5638 Cresthaven Toledo, OH. 43614 2-Units @3-beds Year round Cottage on Lake Erie!

11571 Dyke Rd. Curtice, OH. 43412 1929 Mason St. Toledo, OH. 43605 1217 Mott St. Toledo, OH 43605 Fully Renovated 3-bed, 2-bath 315 Stange Rd. Elmore, OH. 43416 3-bed w/2 car garage

www.oregonarms.net Call 419-972-7291 419-277-2545

Starting At APARTMENTS IN OREGON Owner Operated 24/7 Maintenance Oregon Arms - 2 bedroom, spacious patio, C/A, $525 mo., + utilities.

Mountainbrook - 2 bedroom all electric, starting at $495 + utilities.

Visit us on our website at:

www.oregonarms.net Call 419-972-7291 419-277-2545 Clay Center, Studio Apartment for rent. 419-308-4991

Lots & Land

CURTICE- 1 bedroom apt. w/appliances, 1 car garage, no smokers/ pets, $425/mo. +Deposit. 419-3403372

2.88 acres 10050 Corduroy Curtice, Oh $32,000.

418 Beachview Reno Beach 10-Lots $6,000.

SR 579 East side of Railroad Williston, Ohio 43468 11.75 acres $57,000 Ohio Real Estate Auctions LLC

Ken Belkofer 419-277-3635

Mobile homes ready for immediate occupancy Greenwood Park SR 51 Genoa 419-656-1812 2 and 3 bedroom homes from $14,500 go to mhvillage.com for pictures and full descriptions 1991 Lakeside lot 45 fully renovated 2 bed 2 bath mhvillage.com/1221667 1998 Patriot lot 55 fully renovated mhvillage.com/1221659 1997 Patriot lot 72 a 2 bed 1 1/2 bath fully renovated mhvillage.com/1015467 1993 Fleetwood lot 10 - 2 bed 1 bath mhvillage.com/1213849 1990 Redman lot 19 a 2 bed 2 bath mhvillage.com/1217851

EAST TOLEDO 3-bedroom upper, $425/month 2-bedroom, upper $425/month plus deposit and utilities, appliances, no pets 419-691-3074 East Toledo duplex on Parker 2 bedroom, very clean, new carpet and updates. $425./month + deposit/utilities, 419-787-6043 East Toledo- 3 bedroom home, off street parking, no pets. $575/mo +deposit, all utilities. 419-350-0064

Free Basic Cable, Cordoba Apts.

1 bedroom, close to Owens College and Crossroads Shopping center, 419-381-0600 or 419-873-1647

HOMES FOR LEASE

3 Bed, 2 Bath Call Brad

Re/Max Preferred 419-345-5566 www.brads@remax.net LEMOYNE-Extra Large 1 bedroom upper, washer/dryer hookup, appliances, garage, $485/mo. +1st/last deposit, No pets. 419-836-7604 after 6pm.

Millbury, new on the market, totally remodeled, spacious 2 bedroom, 1½ bath +bonus makeup room, washer/dryer hookup, No pets. $625/mo. 419-260-7583

Call Walnut Hills/Deluxe Park 419-666-3993 Bank Financing Available

* 1 Bed $400 * 2 Bed $500

• Oregon Schools • No Deposit • No Gas Bill • Small Pets OK! • Storage Units On Site

419-693-9391 Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 11am-4pm 2750 Pickle Rd., Oregon Visa & MasterCard Accepted

• • • • • •

A Place To Call Home

Swimming Pool Basketball/Tennis Courts Playground 24 hour emergency maintenance Laundry facilities Ask about our new tenant specials Featuring

1 bedroom $405 2 bedroom $495 2 & 3 bedroom Townhomes starting at $599

Toledo - 2 Bedroom house, newly remodeled, $575/mo., + deposit, Oregon - 2 bedroom apartment with W/D hookups in apartment, $550/mo., + deposit. Tenant pays all utilities.

East Toledo 2 Bedroom apartment.

Call 419-779-7406

The Press Newspaper reserves the right to reject any advertising material we deem unacceptable. Please check your ad upon first insertion for accuracy. The newspaper will assume responsibility for the first publication only.

Compensation will be in the form of ad space or credit, not to exceed original cost of the ad. NO REFUNDS. Deadline: Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. 419-836-2221 or 1-800-300-6158 classified@presspublications.com (CLOSED FRIDAYS) Delivered to 33,977 Homes, businesses and newsstands in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky & Wood Counties

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

419-666-1443 TOP CASH PAID for Junk or Repairable Vehicles. Towing Available. 419-260-7879.

Bosch Landscape now hiring, General Landscape Labor, Call 419-836-1551 Building Maintenance/Janitorial Reino Linen Reino Linen Service is currently hiring for a full time Building Maintenance/Janitorial position. Responsibilities include cleaning and up-keep of the building; including restrooms, all areas of the plant, exterior/grounds, and roof. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.

Cleaners Needed at Turnpike Plaza in Genoa, Part-time shifts including weekends. $8.10 per/hr. must have clean background and reliable transportation. Call 419-261-6094 M-F between 8-5.

Corporation providing community based residences for adults with developmental disabilities has immediate need for direct care staff.

We feature a competitive wage and an excellent benefit program.

Apply online at: communityresidentialservices.org or in person at CRS, Inc. 151 N. Michigan Street, Suite #217, Toledo, Ohio 43604 EOE Drivers CDL-A: $2400 sign on bonus. Excellent Money & Benefits.

Dedicated Routes-Michigan or Canada. Monthly Bonus Programs. 855219-4839.

Drivers CDL-A: Regional Flatbed 46-49cpm! Get Home Weekly-Some Weekdays! Paid Holidays, Vacation & Ins! Sign-on-Bonus for recent Flatbed Exp! Flatbed Training Available 855-995-7178 x160 Drivers- Solos, O/OP'S & CO: Round trip Dedicated Lanes and Get Home Weekly! Top Dollars, Great Benefits, Newer Equipment! PlusMonthly Bonus Program! 855-2003671 Drivers: CDL-A: WOW! Check-out our New Pay Package, It's Awesome. More per mile! Monthly Bonuses! Stop-Off, Layover, Detention, Short-Haul PAY! 877-704-3773 Drivers: Local Delivery Openings!

Excellent Miles, Hours & Stops Pay! Excellent Benefits! 2yrs CDL-A Experience Call Clyde, OH based Penske Logistics: 1-855-652-7071

Elmore house, 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, basement, garage, big yard, rent w/option to buy, $775/month.

419-206-7125.

Lower 1 bedroom Eastside apt., 609 Oswald St. $350/mo. +$350/deposit, 419-819-7741.

Nice Selection of New & Pre-Owned Singles & Doubles 2 & 3 Bedroom Sites Also Available!

Low Monthly Lot Rent

Piccadilly East Apartments

Visit us on our website at:

289 Main St. Helena, OH. 43435 4-bed, barn & 1.24 acres 457 Clubhouse Reno Beach 5-Lots $5,000.

419-693-6682

2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D hook ups, $550/mo.

Quality at low prices!

Classifieds

1 & 2 Bedroom Townhouses & Apartments

Quality at low prices!

Real Estate for Sale

419-698-1717 3101 Navarre Ave., Oregon

Your New Home For 2015 Ask about our specials •Oregon Schools • Pool • Intercom entry • Washer/Dryer hookups • Cat Friendly

Featuring 1 bedroom apt. $425 2 bedroom apt. $495 2 bed. Townhouse $625 “Make your first Big Move!�

EASTWYCK APTS. 3148 Corduroy Rd. Oregon, Ohio 419-691-2944

Full Time Dispatcher needed in Millbury Requirements: -Self motivated -Positive outgoing personality -Basic Computer Knowledge -Effective oral/written communication skills -Problem solving and analytic skills -Strong work ethic -Ability to multitask Starting $9-12/hr based on experience Please email resume to apply@oreillyco.com HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS Manpower is recruiting Heavy Equipment mechanics for a local company. This is a great opportunity to work in an excellent working environment. These positions are long-term and can lead to hire!

1st shift with over-time. Manpower is seeking individuals with mechanical, welding and electrical experience.

Blueprint reading and hydraulics are a plus. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Will need your own basic tools. Starting pay $14.00 per hour with increase if hired.

Requirements: Resume, drug & background check, GED or HS diploma STOP in at MANPOWER 419-893-4413 316 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee, OH and bring 2 forms of ID. Mon-Fri from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm to apply or send resume: heather.wanshon@manpower.com

Hello, We are in search of a grandma to care for our two children in OUR home in Howard Farms/Reno Beach area. Hours are 6:45 am to 12:15 pm. Days vary and are not consistent. No weekends or holidays. Please call or text 419-2901205. Thank you.

HOUSE CLEANING Busy house cleaning service looking for energetic team members who like to clean. No evenings, weekends, holidays. Call 419-873-7000.

(8am-4pm) Light The Way Childcare now hiring afternoon school-age teacher, 3:30-6:00 and a substitute teacher (on call). Apply in person, 340 Toledo Street, Elmore, OH 43416. 419862-3431 Local Automotive facility is currently looking for production workers in the Toledo area. Must be able to pass a background screen and drug screen. Please call 419472-5411 for immediate consideration.

Local Truck and Trailer repair facility looking for a cleaner. Must be detail oriented and have great attendance. Please call Eric 419-8379126 OREGON Assembly Jobs JOB FAIR We are recruiting for immediate entry level assembly jobs. Great Opportunity to work longer term consistently at 40 hours plus overtime.

Pay Rate is $8.10 per hour.

1st Shift 4 am-12:30 pm 2nd Shift noon-8:30 pm and

Windsor Lane Healthcare is accepting applications for afternoon dietary cook. Hours are 1:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Pay is based upon experience. Inquire at 355 Windsor Lane, Gibsonburg or fax resume to 419637-2555.

HAIR STYLIST 1 DAY A WEEK IN REHAB CENTER LUTHERAN HOME AT TOLEDO MUST HAVE MANAGERS LICENSE SEND RESUME TO; 131 N. WHEELING STREET TOLEDO, OHIO 43605 ATTENTION; DIANE CLINE Turnpike Service Plazas are hiring for:

TRAVELER’S EXPRESS

Hiring for All Shifts and Shift Managers Part time Positions Available • Up to $9.00 per hour to start

Drug and Bkg checks will be conducted. HS Diploma or GED is required.

Come in and apply anytime from Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm. Bring 2 forms of ID MANPOWER - 316 W. DUSSEL DR. MAUMEE, OH Call with any questions 419-893-4413

• Meal Discounts • Flexible Hours Applicants will be considered for all concepts

Apply @ Hardees.com/jobs

Blue Heron Plaza

Wyandot Plaza

419-855-3478 419-855-7239

Pemberville- Part-Time Server evenings. Call 419-287-4824 Reino Linen Service is a commercial laundry facility and is currently hiring for day and afternoon production positions. Wage is based on the position and shift. Reino Linen is a drug free workplace and proof of citizenship is required. Please get applications online at: www.reinolinen.com or at 119 S. Main Street, Gibsonburg.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We are an EEO/AA Employer SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number.

TRAINCO

Truck Driving Schools Day - Eve - Weekend Class Job Placement

Perrysburg 419-837-5730 Norwalk 419-499-2222

EVENING SUPERVISOR 1+ yrs exp in daycare 2:30-10:30pm Mon-Fri Stop by or call Little Wonders Day Care Center 2534 Woodville Rd. Northwood

419-691-3783 Home-based Teacher I – Bowling Green Requires Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and one years’ experience in early childhood development and in training and educating adults.

Provides home-based services as an adult educator to assigned family caseloads. Seasonal, fulltime, $11.45/hr. Additional details and application are online at wsos.org/employment.

Apply by 3/22/15. EOE

NORTH TOLEDO FORKLIFT JOBS JOB FAIR

We are looking for 2nd & 3rd shift forklift positions.

Must be able to work up to 10-12 hour shifts.

Starting pay rate is $10.00 per hour.

Will need at least one year experience.

Come in and apply any time Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm. Bring 2 forms of ID THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY !

MANPOWER 316 W. DUSSEL DR. MAUMEE, OH Call with any questions 419-893-4413

I provide child care in my Millbury home, I have references, non-smoking, free meals, CPR Certified, lots of TLC. 419-836-7672.

Elder Care and/or Housekeeper I am experienced, honest and have references, Reasonable rates, 419270-1219

I do home and office cleaning.

30 yrs. Experience, Reasonable and References. Call Barb 419-666-1753 I do home and office cleaning, organizing and painting. 20 yrs.

Experience. Reasonable and References. Call Kristi 419-344-8717

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A Mechanic looks at vehicles, pays accordingly, anything w/wheels 419-870-0163 We buy most anything from your garage! 419-870-0163

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

Freedom Tax & Accounting Services, Inc. Individual Tax Returns Business Tax Returns Nathan J. Ehmann, EA 3307 N. Holland-Sylvania #11 Toledo, OH 43615 419-517-0284 www.freedomtaxandaccounting.com

For Your Wedding Grosjean Photography Call Ken or LaRae at 419-836-9754

HANDYMAN Electrical Service Upgrades, Plumbing, Woodwork, Painting, Member of BBB Call 567-277-5333 (local) Hardwood Flooring, Refinishing, Installation, and Repair Work.

20-yrs experience.

Call Kyle 419-343-3719 RAY'S HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Siding, Electrical Problems, Help for the Do-It-Yourselfer.

Small Jobs Welcome, 35+ Years Experience

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. "Serving all of N.W. Ohio"

MIKE'S PROFESSIONAL SNOW REMOVAL Residential ~ Commercial “Best Prices in town�

Become a seasonal customer and receive 25% OFF! Call 419-350-6780

ESTATE SALES Southend – Toledo near Historic Harvard Terrace 145 Amherst off Harvard Blvd.

Between Trail & Glendale Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8am-5pm Mar. 12, 13, 14 68 yr accumulation & never stopped buying! 11 rooms filledantique to present, furn, glassware galore, china sets including Royal Doulton & Bavaria, kitchen loaded! Knick Knacks, artwork including oil paintings, home decor, Primitives, large copper cauldron, Estey Baby Grand piano (as is) ladies vintage to present clothing, Furs, tables of jewelry, old buttons & accessories, tools, lawn mowers, snowblower, yard & garden holiday every season, home dialysis solution! 2002 Century Buick, 45,000 miles. Have fun shopping.

Please no Early Sales – Cash only.

AUCTION-OAKDALE SELF STORAGE 1926 Oakdale Ave., Oregon OH 43616 March 15, 2015 @ 12:00 pm Unit #138 Julie Price - household Unit #207 Muhammed Khalid - misc.

Unit #219 Robert Nottage - Tools Unit #220 Sharon Miller - gas dryer/household

419-836-4574/419-304-0583

*Plumbing *Painting *Cupboard Refinishing *Window's *Doors *Siding *Masonry Repairs *Concrete.

419-307-0548

KNIERIEM PAINTING & WALLPAPERING EXTERIOR-INTERIOR Painting & wall papering; Interior wood refinishing; airless spray; power wash & blasting; silicone seal; refinishing aluminum siding; residential; church, farm.

50+ YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES *SENIOR & WINTER RATES* 419-697-1230 NORTHWOOD

For Your Wedding Grosjean Photography Call Ken or LaRae at 419-836-9754

Enrolled agent with over 22 years experience with Individual & Businesses. Efile authorized. VERY reasonable 419-913-1089 Call for appointment.

Jake's Drywall We service Northwest Ohio.

No job is too big or too small.

27 years experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

419-360-3522emp

Unit #304 Scott Lorton - Lots of tools Unit #317 William Sims-household/wheelchair Unit #324 Ashley Brososky - Dryer & stove Unit #340 Robert Nottage - Compressor/tools Unit #409 Vincent Girardi - household Unit #411 Anthony Loughner - household Unit #438 Robert Nottage - misc Unit #425 Tiffeny Burden - household

Ken Belkofer, Auctioneer

Come Shop!

Lighthouse Landing Arts, Antique, & Craft Mall 4441 N. Summit Street Toledo, Ohio 43611 We also have vendor space available!

419-214-0331 Follow Us On Facebook!

I BUY USED GOLF CARTS CALL ANYTIME SANDUSKY 419-626-5053

Two Retro Lamps from early 1960's, White with a gold base and gold designs, $20 each, Call 419836-9754.

9 Assorted Grout Trowels, Plaster & Cement Stirrer, $30, 419-260-8174 Antique Iron & Brass baby/youth bed, side folds down for seating, $125.00 419-836-7276 Boxes of Boys L-XL clothes & shoes 7-8, young men Heely skates. $1.00 to $5.00 or deal on all! 419836-7276

BOSLEY

Meilink Safe, 24�H X 16�W X 16�D, $150.00 OBO 419-322-5933

1992 Buick Regal Custom, 4 dr, 3.8L, 120,000+, new battery, $950 OBO. 567-249-5709

2003 Buick Rendezvous CXL, Looks & Runs great, one owner. $2,800 419-836-7276

Mobile Home Tires Size 8-14 Call 419-392-8968 Pool table, pool lamp, and pool sticks. All for $500 or trade for ???

419-419-9921.

Sharper Image Razor Xtreme push/kick scooter-$40. 419-8369754

GARMIN nuvi 40 GPS with suction cup mount and 4.3� color LCD touchscreen display. Even tells speed limits! 010-00990-08, NEVER USED! STILL IN ORIGINAL, UNOPENED PACKAGE, Walmart.com lists a refurbished one for $87.44, Bestbuy.com lists a new one for $114.95, I am asking $75, 419-266-2292.

Mag, 17� Flat Square Tube Monitor (15.9�VS) Still in Box, Never used. $30.00. 419-836-9754

7 month old tiger female kitten wants and needs a good home.

Spayed & litter trained. $20 donation that will go to Save A Pet. 419-6985479 or 419-344-4109 or 419-3444803.

AKC Imperial Shih Tzu's, Champion bloodline, vet checked, shots, wormed, paper trained. 1Male $700, 1-Female $800 419-4839404

ASSISTANT SERVICE PLAZA MANAGER – BLUE HERON/WYANDOT The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission is seeking Assistant Service Plaza Managers to work at our Blue Heron & Wyandot Service Plazas.

Qualified candidates reference www.ohioturnpike.org for additional job criteria and instructions to apply.

Part Time Bank Tellers GenoaBank, founded in 1902, is a locally-owned, independent community bank that provides a broad range of banking services to both business and private customers in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Wood counties. GenoaBank is now hiring Part-Time Bank Tellers for various branches.

Responsibilities will include customer transactions, product explanations, and identification of opportunities to refer business to other areas of the bank. Qualified applicants must have exceptional communication and customer service skills; minimum of 6 months cash handling and/or previous Bank Teller experience. Open availability to work bank hours, including Saturdays is required. Interested candidates please submit a resume to hr@genoabank.com EOE/AA.

ASSISTANT ZONING INSPECTOR, WOODVILLE TOWNSHIP The Woodville Township Trustees are currently accepting resumes for an Assistant Zoning Inspector for the Township. This position will assist the current Zoning Inspector and could be a lead into the primary zoning inspector’s position in the near future.

The Zoning Inspector enforces the Woodville Township Zoning Resolution, issues zoning permits, maintains permanent zoning records, conducts property inspections as needed, and issues notices of zoning violations.

Education and experience in design, construction, and inspection of structures and the administration of associated zoning codes and standards would be beneficial.

The Zoning Inspector takes direction from the Woodville Township Trustees, Zoning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals in the administration of zoning in Woodville Township.

Interested residents may submit a letter of interest and resume with a list of your qualifications by April 1 to: Woodville Township, PO Box 121, Woodville, Ohio 43469.

CENTRAL TRANSPORT SEEKING COMPANY DRIVERS

SEEKING OWNER OPERATORS

UP TO $1300/WEEKLY TO START

$0.96-$1.00/MILE+FUEL SURCHARGE

$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

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Referral Bonus Program Home Daily/Weekends Off Paid Holidays/Time Off

Home Daily/Drop & Hook 2,500-3,000 Miles/Week Insurange/Plate/Fuel Program

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FREE – Sharp 32� color TV, excellent condition, great picture, @12yrs. old. 419-691-5414

Found 2 snow blowers on Wynn and Brown Rds. Call to describe.

419-810-7904

Briggs & Stratton 5,550 watt generator, never been started. $325.

419-666-3966

Arhaus sofa, sage with extra pillows $200. Cash only! 419-2839628

Looking for a big lovable boy? Well look no further than Bosley, who is about 2 years old. Bosely is a handsome, sweet and sensitive boy. 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 20+ other lovable canines are all looking to share their love with a new family. Come meet them today at 410 S Erie St Toledo, 419-2132800, open Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat & Sun 11-5.

If you are missing a dog please come and walk through the kennels. Stay up to date with all the exciting happenings and events at LCCC&C on Facebook, and lucascountydogs.com. Share the love and adopt a shelter dog today!

Cadillac Head Gasket Repair Is your Northstar engine losing coolant? Have it tested free at TMZ Automotive. 419-837-9700.

Rims & Tires, P255/75R17, stock off 2014 Jeep Wrangler, has 500 mi, set of 4. $800 419-662-1929

GOODWILL IS NOW HIRING FOR ALL MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FOR OUR NAVARRE AVE. LOCATION. Positions to be filled are store manager, assistant manager and entry level management. These positions offer competitive wages and benefits packages including paid vacations and sick leave.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 336, Toledo, Oh 43697 Attn: Chris Recker, email to crecker@goodwillnwohio.org or visit our website at www.goodwillnwohio.com to apply online.

VILLAGE OF WOODVILLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2015 POOL SEASON LIFEGUARDS: Responsibilities are to provide an environment which protects the health and welfare of each person using the Woodville Pool. Valid Advance Lifeguarding & Water Safety Instructors certificates preferred.

REC. STAFF: Responsibilities include opening/ closing tasks as assigned by manager. Must be at least 15 yrs. old.

MANAGER: Responsibilities include, but not limited to - supervise all pool staff, order all supplies, organize all pool events, maintain water chemical balances, & record daily revenues.

Applications are available at the Town Hall- 219 W. Main St., Municipal Bldg -530 Lime St, or online at www.villageofwoodville.com.

Applications may be turned in at the Municipal Bldg. MF, 8am-4pm, or mailed to PO Box 156, Woodville, OH 43469. Applications accepted until 3pm March 16, 2015.

E-O-E MAINTENANCE MANAGER Dynamic leader with comprehensive maintenance background needed to direct a talented team of professionals at a lime facility. The successful candidate will support the efficient generation of site’s 1.1M ton per year finished lime product demand, including maintaining six large rotary kilns, associated emissions and control systems, sizing equipment, material handling, storage and loading operations. Also required is support of the location’s +4M ton per year dolomitic stone quarry, which provides the raw material feed to the lime process.

Duties include promoting and supporting an injury free workplace, workforce management, including definition of skills requirements, progression steps, appropriate testing, and execution of training plans, support development of professional staff, management of parts and supplies inventories including procurement, oversight of preventative maintenance and non-destructive procurement, cost management of maintenance, support of process control and information system, management of capital maintenance and contract maintenance activities in an MSHA compliant environment. Bachelor degree or equivalent, engineering background helpful. Minimum of 5-10 years of maintenance leadership experience required. Salary commensurate with ability and experience. Benefit package available.

Apply at www.martinmarietta.com/Careers/ or send resumes to the address listed below.

K. S. Emch Martin Marietta 755 Lime Road Woodville, OH 43469 EOE

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Miller’s Early Bird Sale

Saturday, March 14th, 2015 8am - 2pm Only!

Miller’s Milk Prairie Farms Milk 1% Gallon

2

$ 48

Dutch Farms Large Eggs Dozen

1

$ 25

Bunny Sof Twist Bread

79¢

100 ct. Pkg. g

6

$ 49

Selected Varieties 18.5 oz. Bottle

Selected Varieties 12 oz. Can

5

5/$

Selected Varieties 6 Pack, 16.9 oz. Bottles

%8< 7:2 *(7 7:2

Authentic Tortilla Chips 11 oz. Bag g

Doritos Tortilla Chips Selected Varieties 10 - 11 oz. Bag g

3

2/$

Selected Varieties 6 oz. Bag g

79

Blue Bonnet Margarine Sticks

Kick Start Drinks

Selected Varieties 6 - 8 oz. Pkg. g

Original or Low Fat 1 lb. Box

Selected Varieties 16 oz. Can

1

Essential Everyday Butter Quarters Original or Unsalted 1 lb. Box

¢ 9 8

Essential Everyday Apple Juice

Van De Kamp’s Fish

Stone Ridge Ice Cream

Hot, Lean or Croissant Pockets

Selected Varieties 14 - 24.6 oz. Box

Selected Varieties 48 oz. Carton

Selected Varieties 6.5 - 9 oz. Box

3

$ 49

¢ 9 9

2

$ 88

Pure Maid Pancake Syrup

Hamptom Farms Peanut Butter

Selected Varieties 24 oz. Bottle

Creamy or Crunchy 18 oz. Jar

1

$ 25

Essential Everyday Pet Treats Selected Varieties 5.6 - 6 oz. Pkg.

%8< 21( *(7 21(

Essential Everyday Mac & Cheese Spirals

1

$ 49

Super Chill Spring Water

2

24 Pack,, 16.9 oz. Bottles

$ 49

Original

Shoppers Value Combination or Pepperoni Pizza

7.25 oz. Box

5.25 oz. Pkg. g

5.5 oz. Box or

39¢

Personal Baby Wipes Selected Varieties 80 ct. Pkg. g

79¢

69¢

Power Bars Selected Varieties 1.94 - 2.3 oz. Pkg.

79¢

5

Essential Everyday Potato Chips

64 oz. Bottle

2

¢

80% Lean Ground Beef

Idaho Potatoes

1

$ 39

1

$ 39

Essential Everyday Oyster Crackers

69

9 oz. Bag g

¢

Betty Crocker Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helpers Selected Varieties 5.1 - 7.5 oz. Box

88¢

Gourmet Dining Frozen Meals Selected Varieties 28 - 32 oz. Bag g

3

$ 99

2

1

Valu Pack Limit 2

$ 69

$ 99

10 Lb. Bag

Green Giant

Shopper’s Value IQF

Baby Peeled Carrots

Chicken Breast

69

1 Lb. Bagg

¢

5/$

Selected Varieties 9 oz. Bag g

$ 19

5

USDA Certified Green Giant

2/$

Essential Everyday Shredded Cheese

$ 65

5

5/$

Dairy Fresh Buds Best Cookies

16 oz. Jar or

3

1

$ 88

Lipton Sparkling Tea

Chi Chi’s Mild Salsa

2/$

Selected Varieties 24 oz. Tub

Lipton Pure Leaf Tea

Coca-Cola Products

20 oz. Loaf

Shoppers Value Paper Plates

Kraft Easy Mac Cups 8 ct. Box

While Supplies Last No Rain Checks!

Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese

2% or Skim or

3

/lb.

LIMIT 2!

$ 99

2.5 lb. Bag

FOUND IN THE BAKERY!

/ea.

LIMIT 2!

Fresh

Angel Food Cake

Essential Everyday

14 oz. Pkg.

1 Lb. Pkg.

1

Bacon

$ 99

2

$ 49

FOUND IN THE DELI!

Fresh

Grandma’s Creamy Coleslaw

1

Bar S

Corn Dogs

$ 29 /lb.

3

Family Pack 3 Lb. Box

$ 99

MILLER’S CERTIFIED HEREFORD BEEF. RESTAURANT QUALITY AT SUPERMARKET PRICES!

Miller’s Meat Market

Bounty Basic Paper Towels

1

Single g Roll

$ 00 Double coupons up to 50¢ everyday. Thurs., Fri., Sat. up to $1 total value. (Example 55¢-99¢ =$1.00) Senior Citizen’s Discount 5% on Tuesday, excluding alcohol, tobacco and gas. Prices good Sat., March 14th 8am-2pm

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Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat. (11-5pm) 419-244-2525.

2011 Forest River Sunseeker Motor Home Model 2300C

Sleeps 6, excellent condition, new tires, 14,000 miles $30,000 419-419-8232

DUMP TRUCK FOR SALE Woodville Township is accepting sealed bids until 7 p.m.

March 18, 2015 for a 1996 Ford L8000 dump truck with a Glenhill snow plow. It has a Cummins diesel engine and 6 speed automatic Allison transmission. The truck has 50,788 miles and 3,601 hours clocked. The unit is being sold as is.

Minimum bid for this unit is $8,500. All bids will be opened at the Woodville Township offices at 7 p.m. on March 18.

The Woodville Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Anyone present has the right to raise their bid immediately after the bid openings.

If you have any additional questions, or would like to view the truck, please contact our Road Supervisor Jim Busdiecker at 419-704-8644.

This notice is also posted on the home page of our website at www.woodvilletownship.org.

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ABSOLUTE AUCTION! 25082 TRACY ROAD, PERRYSBURG, OH Wednesday, MARCH 11TH @ 5:30 pm

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.

Nice home! 3 bedroom, full basement and eat-in kitchen.

Corner lot with 2.5 detached garage in great location!

Car to be auctioned is a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, clean 4 door, 103,408 miles - Runs Great!

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The Cash Basis Annual Financial Report of the Harris Elmore Public Library for the year ended December 31, 2014, has been completed.

The report is available for inspection at the Harris Elmore Public Library at 328 Toledo Street, Elmore, Ohio. Contact Julie Stahl, fiscal officer, at 419-862-2482 for an appointment.

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat & Sun, Mar. 28 & 29, 2015 Saturday - 9:37 am: Farm, Const., Large Equipment Sunday - 9:37 am: Lawn & Garden; Landscaping; Building Materials; Shop Tools; Golf Carts; ATVs; Misc

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