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One year after fire

Oregon’s Vail Meadows still going strong By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com After surviving the catastrophic loss of beloved animals to a fire, Vail Meadows, located in Oregon, is still working hard to provide much needed services to the community. In the early morning hours of March 21, 2013, the century old 10,000 square foot barn went up in flames. Harley, a retired Toledo Police Mounted Patrol horse, along with Cherokee, Buddy, Roxie, Mary Legs, T.J., Harley, Pusher, Midnight, Taz, and Chico all died in the fire. According to Earnie Dickens, director of Grounds, Events, Horse Boarding, Arena Rental and Public Relations, that night is still very much alive in his memory. “It was every horse owner’s nightmare,” Dickens said. “You feel so helpless when it happens because there is nothing you can do. We were told it was an electrical fire, but we don’t have the exact cause.” Even after the devastation, staff and volunteers at Vail kept the horse therapy program up and running. “We had to keep doing what we do,” Dickens said. “We kept the therapy program going because that is our purpose. We kept focusing on the therapy. I am very

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Flooded out in Oak Harbor recently? Here’s a chance to speak your mind. Engineers from Jones & Henry Engineering Toledo office are gathering flooding data from 5-8 p.m., March 13 at Eagle’s Nest Community Hall, 210 Jefferson St., in the village. The engineers are collecting information that’ll be used to persuade the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to approve a short-term solution to the village’s flooding woes related to its combined sewer overflow system. Flooding has intensified over the last two and half years in the wake of problems with the village’s new overflow pond. Village officials hope to get permission soon to open a regulator at Portage Street as well as three or four other sites to relieve stress on the system during heavy rainfalls. The damages to local homes that endanger both health and personal property are likely the key to securing that request to modify the village’s current permit, Dan Miller, a Jones and Henry representative told village council earlier this month. The public meeting will include stations for engineers to meet individually with residents, interim village administrator Randy Genzman said. “I want the engineers to be able to concentrate on the residents and the residents to concentrate on the engineers,” he said. Residents can expect to fill out forms that will ask for name, address, flooding dates, flooding damages and bills incurred. Genzman and wastewater system superintendent Jerry Neff met with Jones & Henry engineers Feb. 27 to discuss proposed solutions, Genzman said. Councilman Jon Fickert wanted to know if the people who had contacted the village about flooding had been personally sent a letter about the meeting. Genzman said they had not but said notices had been sent to all area media about the meeting. Fickert still asked that those people be notified. Genzman agreed to do so. But Sue Rahm said she was aware of

proud that in the midst of tragedy, we kept that program going for our clients. We just kept plugging along as hard as it was.” Dickens said the staff and the Vail family were all overwhelmed by the support and kindness of the community and by strangers. Monetary donations as well as the donation of horses has allowed Vail to continue its programs. “We were surprised,” he said. “It was amazing. The outpouring of support from the community was more than we could ever imagine. It was amazing how much people wanted to support us. It showed us how much Vail is appreciated. We were overwhelmed to say the least.”

Along with monetary donations and donations of saddles, Vail also received hundreds of offers to donate horses. One half of the barn has been rebuilt, Dickens said adding the other half will be completed this spring. “We had hundreds of horses offered to us,” he explained. “Everybody really did have the best of intentions, but not every horse can be used as a therapy horse. We tested many of them.” In the end, after running many horses through testing and classes, Vail now has several new therapy horses as well as Yuma, the lone survivor of that fateful night. “We had seven horses donated to us and one is on loan to us,” Dickens said. “These were calm horses when they were given to us. The horses were trained to become therapy horses. Simba is on loan from the Gentry family, from Gibsonburg, Dickens explained. Foxy came from West Virginia, Red is from Stryker, Klinger and Duke are retired Toledo Mounted Patrol horses and Cheyenne came from Michigan, he said. Vail currently has 35 individuals involved in therapy programs. Riders range in age from 5-60 years old. The therapy sessions can help with many different disabilities including autism, Multiple Sclerosis,

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Church Dedication

A dedication mass was held for the new St. Ignatius Church building, Oregon. The new church is a ground-level structure without steps or barriers, and holds nearly 500 people. The old church was razed in April, 2013. Top photo, choir members begin the ceremony. Bottom left, members of the Knights of Columbus. Bottom right, server Sarah Finger with Reverend Michael Byrnes, auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)

Francophile to speak Though Eric Haskell is a man of the 21st century, his interests are firmly planted in the French gardens of the 1700s. The noted Francophile—twice knighted by the government of France—has a unique passion for the history of French aristocrats and royals who used their landscapes as status symbols. Haskell will share his scholarly insights into this quirky world when he presents a free Masters Series talk titled “The Art of André Le Nôtre: Gardening for Grandeur in 17th-Century France” at 6 p.m. March 13 in the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. “For French nobility, having an exceptional garden might have been the equivalent of purchasing a private jet—it often elicited envy,” said Haskell, a professor of French studies and interdisciplinary inquiry at Scripps College and director of its Clark Humanities Museum. “One aristocrat was even jailed for the self-aggrandizing aesthetics of his estate.” Haskell will end his lecture with a signing of his most recent book, “The Gardens of Brécy: A Lasting Landscape,” which is available at the Toledo Museum of Art Store. For more information, visit toledomuseum.org.

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Council to review spending options Oregon officials in coming weeks will be submitting proposals to council on how revenue from a levy for senior services may be used. Oregon voters last November passed a 0.5-mill, five year operating levy for local senior services. The city this year will collect $207,000 in revenue from the levy. “There’s still an ongoing discussion about both the capital and operations side,” said Oregon City Administrator Mike Beazley. “We’ll be talking to council members, and in the coming weeks, we’ll be bringing forward some proposals for council.” Mayor Mike Seferian said proposals will first be provided to Councilman Terry Reeves, as chairman of the Recreation and Parks Committee, which oversees senior center matters. “Right now, we’re going to continue operating the senior center as we have in the past. Mr. Beazley and I are checking out some of the opportunities that we may have. When we are able to pull them together, we’ll sit down and discuss it with Mr. Reeves. We’ll make sure Terry’s up to date. Then we’ll schedule a meeting to discuss what proposals we have,” said Seferian. Although voters passed the levy by a comfortable margin, some Oregon officials thought about not collecting the revenue after it was learned that the chair of the

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levy campaign, who is also the president of the James “Wes” Hancock senior center, provided inaccurate information about the need for the levy in an effort to get it passed. Bob Marquette had made claims to council, the Oregon school board and the media that a local levy was needed because the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., (AOoA) and the city had cut its funding in previous years. But figures provided to The Press from the city showed funding had not been cut to the senior center. The AOoA released records that showed it had provided fewer dollars in previous years partly due to the center’s “underperformance” in providing contracted services to seniors in 2010 and

2011. The center simply had not used all the funding allocated by the AOoA during those years. Some were also displeased to learn that officials from the AOoA had offered the senior center the possibility of getting $250,000 to expand operations. But it was rejected by senior center officials, who wanted a local levy so that the city would have its own source of revenue for senior services, according to city officials. The city is required to collect the revenue from the levy in 2014 because the Tax Commission certified the election results. City council could still decide to withhold the revenue in subsequent years. Beazley said he has met with officials from the senior center, the YMCA of Greater Toledo and others to discuss proposals to fund senior programs this year. “Obviously, as we look at the long term capital needs of Oregon, we are talking to additional partners, including some folks at the YMCA and people with major health care organizations, just exploring possible ways we can partner best as we move forward to achieve the greatest value for the taxpayers and the best possible services for the community,” said Beazley. “There’s no rush,” said Seferian. “The worst thing we can do is make `shoot from the hip’ decisions. It’s really easy to start programs. It’s hard to deliver them and it may be really difficult to make them successful, but once you start something, it’s harder to stop it. That’s the type of thing we don’t want to do.”

a lot more people who had flooding issues – from minor difficulties to major issues – who had not come forward publicly. She said she hoped those people would take the time to get their stories on record to help their cause as well as that of their neighbors. Genzman said he will contact the Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department, which has an employee assigned to inflow and infiltration detection, to set up detection points along the possible troubled line sections. Genzman said his current focus is to determine what the construction costs would be to open the long closed line. Rahm asked if work could be done inhouse to cut expenses. “We don’t have equipment that goes that deep,” Genzman said, noting crews could have to dig as far as 26 feet to complete the project. While village crews likely had the expertise, renting the equipment would be very expensive.

Vail Meadows Continued from front page Downs Syndrome and developmental disabilities. “The therapy allows those people with autism to communicate,” Dickens said. “It allows them to be like everybody else. They tell the horse to go or stop. They also do drills with hand-eye coordination as well as doing exercises and games on horseback. In fact, this was the toughest for the riders with autism. They need consistency and many have ridden the same horse every week. It was tough in the beginning.” Dickens said he is planning a day of remembrance, possibly March 21 or 22, for the community to come out and remember the horses that were lost and to celebrate the community’s support which has allowed Vail to continue to serve many. For more information on Vail Meadows, please call (419) 697-8960.

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Demolition of mall will take two months By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com The contractor that is demolishing the Woodville Mall expects the job to be mostly completed by May. “Half of the mall is already torn down,” Dayne Bihn, of Paschal Bihn & Sons Excavating, which is razing the mall, said on Wednesday. “As far as how long it’s going to take, it’ll probably be another two months. After we tear the building down, we have to take all the footers out, take the concrete floor out, and we have to backfill it. Then we’re going to crush all the concrete. So the total project may go into the summer, but most of the work will be done within the next two months,” said Bihn. The mall has been shut down and boarded up since December 2011 due to violations of several Wood County Health and Ohio Building codes. The building had sustained damage from moisture, mold and water, had a faulty sprinkler system, a leaky roof that soaked the carpeting and buckled the flooring in some sections, causing unsafe walking conditions, and had pipes in danger of freezing over because the gas bills were not getting paid. Last year, the Northwood filed a complaint against the owners of the mall, Ohio Plaza Shopping Center LLC and Woodville Mall Realty Management LLC, in the Wood County Court of Common Pleas for nuisance abatement and removal of the building. After a hearing on Aug. 8, Wood County Court of Common Please Judge Reeve Kelsey ruled that the owners must raze the building by May 2, 2014. Bihn said that The Andersons, which decided not to renew its lease in the mall last year due to its deteriorating conditions, has not yet been torn down due to asbestos in the building, which must be abated. “More than likely it will come down. But they haven’t done an analytical report – an asbestos survey – to even know exactly how much money it’s going to cost to remove it,” he said. Sears is still in business and will remain at the site. A judge issued a stay for the former Elder-Beerman store, owned by Woodville LLC. “We’ll have to go through the whole process with Elder-Beerman if they don’t contract to get it torn down on their own without being forced to,” said Northwood Administrator Bob Anderson. “Right now, that’s up in the air.” Secured site Bihn said there is little to salvage in the mall. “It has been sitting there vacant for over two years. It had a bad roof that was leaking from summer to winter. A lot of those things that could have been saved got ruined. Other things were already stolen

before we got in there. We did save some things - awnings from the food court and some of the lights. Everything that was worth a lot of value that would have been easy for people to steal has already been stolen,” he said. To prevent scavengers from going through the debris, Bihn said the site, which is surrounded by a chain link fence, is locked up when his crew is finished for the day. “There is only one entrance to get to that part of the mall where we’re at and we lock that up at night with a chain across it. Anything that’s really left of major value is too big for anyone to take. We have to cut the steel up and process it and load it into

the Dumpsters with machines. There’s not a whole lot that someone in a pickup truck could steal.” Anderson said the city did not incur costs to get the mall demolished. “The only involvement the city had with that was to issue a demolition permit and obtained a performance bond from the contractor and the mall owner so that we are assured that once they start the project, it will be cleaned up,” said Anderson. Though the permit expires this summer, Anderson said the city will give the mall owner more time to finish the project if it is not yet completed. “If there is progress being made, the city will work with them,” he said.

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One loop of the walking trail and a portion of the beach parking at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area has been closed to protect nests built by bald eagles along two trails. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, The closure is designed to eliminate human activity near the nests and to provide the birds with a better chance of nesting success. Signs and barricades have been posted at the closed areas. The remaining portion of the Walking Trail is open from the Bird Center to the observation blind. For information about bald eagles, status reports or viewing opportunities, visit wildohio.com.

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After their presentation Don Collins answers questions from the audience on their findings and ghost hunting in general. (Press photo by Stephanie Szozda)

“Farming Pioneers: Early Settlers on the East Side” will be the topic of the March Sunday Series program presented by the Friends of Pearson Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Speaker Joanne Crandall, Johlin Family Historian, and Floyd Hagedorn, Oregon historian, will be the speakers for the event, which will be held in the park’s Maomber Lodge, 4999 Navarre Ave, Oregon. Refreshments will be available. Future topics include: • March 16: “Early Days of the East Side: from Villages to Townships to Cities,” presented by Larry Michaels, local historian and author. • March 23: “Pearson and Progress: George Pearson’s Leadership in the Development of the East Side,” presented by Mary Breymaier, author of “George W. Pearson, A Modest Hero.” • March 30: “Landmark of Pride, The First Hundred Years of Waite High School,” presented by Robert Clark, former East Side District Leader for Toledo Public Schools. All programs are at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.metroparkstoledo.com.

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By: Stephanie Szozda Press Staff Writer At the Birmingham Library basement last Tuesday night Fringe Paranormal founders Kelly Scheufler and Don Collins explained their findings from their recent ghost hunting investigation at Birmingham Library and Tony Packo’s. Library Manager Julie McCann called in the Fringe Paranormal to investigate because the building was once used as a meeting place for Hungarian immigrants and through the years they have had many reports of experiences. During their investigation into the Birmingham Library they got some audio

evidence recorded and heard unexplained footsteps running across the floor towards the upstairs elevator which they were unable to catch on a recording at the time. At Tony Packo’s they caught unexplained shadows in the basement and gift shop area. Fringe Paranormal will post the complete results of their findings on their website within a week so you may watch the videos and listen to the audio and analyze the results for yourself. Fringe Paranormal’s specialty is debunking and providing actual explanations for experiences. You can visit them online at www.FringeParanormal.com or email them at FringeParanormal@yahoo.com.

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“Once Upon a Mattress” The Woodmore High School Drama Club will present “Once Upon a Mattress” March 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and March 23 at 2 p.m. at Woodmore Elementary School, Woodville. Under the direction of Marcia Busdeker and musical director Tracey Nycz, “Once Upon a Mattress” tells the story of a queen’s attempts to sabotage her son’s search for a princess bride. The musical is an adaptation of “The Princess and the Pea.” Tickets are $8 for senior citizens and students and $10 for adults. Ticket sales will be March 10, 11, 13, 17 and 18 from 10 a.m.-noon at the high school in Elmore and the same dates from 7:30-9 p.m. at the elementary school in Woodville. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the night of the performance.

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Oregon and Jerusalem Township Fire Departments hosted an ice rescue drill at Maumee Bay State Park. The event included the Toledo PD, Life Flight, Lake Township FD, Allen-Clay FD, Carroll Township FD, the Coast Guard and more. Bottom right, Shaun Duncan of Oregon FD. Top photo courtesy of Lucas Sigurdson. (Bottom photos courtesy of Maggi Dandar/ mdandarphotography.com)

6 fined for violating fishing regulations By Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com Recent trips to Northwest Ohio to enjoy some ice fishing on Lake Erie proved to be costly ventures for six men – all but one of whom came from out of state. In separate cases, the six were found guilty in Oregon Municipal Court of violating state regulations covering the legal length limits of fish taken from the lake. Each man was fined $55 and had to pay court costs of $87. Three of the men were from Michigan and the other three were from Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin.

According to court records, the violation dates were on Feb. 16, 22, 23 and 25. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and there is no size limit for yellow perch. The ODNR’s Division of Wildlife issued a reminder Feb. 26 the daily bag limit for walleye dropped to four from six on March 1 and will be in effect until April 30. “We just want to get the word out to anglers that the daily limit will be reduced,” said Kevin Newsome, wildlife officer supervisor. “There are a lot of anglers from throughout Ohio and other states coming up to Lake Erie and we want them to know

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St. Boniface open house St. Boniface Catholic School, located at 215 W. Oak St., Oak Harbor, will host an open house for prospective students and their parents Friday, March 14 from 5-7 p.m. St. Boniface is a fully accredited school offering preschool (for ages 3 to 5) through seventh grade. St. Boniface uses Smart Board technology in every classroom as well as laptops and iPads for all students. Busing is provided by Benton-CarrollSalem, Genoa and Woodmore school districts daily. For more information, call 419-8981340.

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Bob Ford, on guitar, leads his Ragamuffins through a compilation of well-known folk and country songs during an appearance Saturday at the Pemberville Opera House. The group from southern Ohio played Country Roads, Another Saturday Night and other favorites. The show was part of the Live in the House concert series funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council. The next show is Saturday, April 5 and features Spittin' Image, a musical comedy act a la The Smothers Brothers. (Photo courtesy of Jim Fields)

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Fair survey input welcome, pres says By Larry Limpf News Editor news@pressspublications.com If you have an opinion on what you like about the Ottawa County Fair or what events and activities you’d like to see at the fair, the DECA chapter at Oak Harbor High School is offering an opportunity to express your views. The chapter is conducting a 10-question marketing research survey for fair organizers. The survey can be viewed at the surveymonkey.com website. It asks respondents how many times they have attended the fair in the past 10 years and what were their reasons for not attending. The fair is held in mid-July. Respondents can also rate their satisfaction level of activities ranging from the demolition derby, harness racing, livestock sales and 4-H events, to rides, carnival

games, concerts, talent shows and more. The survey also asks for opinions on how likely respondents would attend events such as athletic contests, local music performances, academic challenges, a parade, and others. Respondents aren’t asked for their names but the survey does ask for age, gender, household income level and zip code information. Rollin Hetrick, president of the Ottawa County Fair Board, said the board welcomes any public input into the fair’s planning process. He said he took the survey via an email sent to him by the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. “We’re trying to improve our public image of the fair,” he said. “We have most of the plans in place for this year’s fair but we’re trying to find out what we need to do to increase our attendance. We welcome DECA’s participation and we hope they participate in the fair also.”

The DECA chapter approached the board with the idea of conducting the survey, Hetrick said, adding board members had already discussed contacting school districts to see if there is interest in having school bands and orchestras participate more in fair events. Poor weather in 2010 and 2011 hurt attendance. Since last year’s fair, however, the fair board has been able to eliminate much of its debt, save for a long-term loan from the Ottawa County commissioners for the construction of the building that houses offices for the junior and senior fair boards. “We’ve been cutting corners and have a financial committee set up with community members to advise us. The system seems to be working,” Hetrick said. The board is scheduled to meet March 11 to discuss ideas for making the fair more affordable for families. The 2014 fair is scheduled for July 1420.

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Trustees agree; full-time sexton needed By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com After meeting in executive session Tuesday, the Lake Township trustees unanimously agreed to hire a full-time cemetery sexton to replace Gary Schulte, who recently retired from the post. The trustees agreed to hire Dan Sprinski as the sexton. A 15-year employee of the township cemetery, Sprinski will be paid $22 an hour and will serve a one-year probationary period. The trustees also agreed to advertise for a full-time cemetery employee to fill the void left by Sprinski’s promotion. Melanie Bowen, a trustee, said the trustees plan to have applications in time to hire someone for the position by their next meeting. She said Sprinski will be involved in interviewing applicants. She called Sprinski, who attended

Tuesday’s meeting, the “logical choice” for the sexton’s job but told him he had some “big shoes to fill,” alluding to Schulte, who was sexton for 27 years and a 30-year employee of the cemetery. The trustees had discussed in previous meetings the possibility of staffing the cemetery with part-time employees as an austerity measure. The cemetery receives revenues from burial fees and plot sales but the township doesn’t have a property tax levy to fund it. In the past, the trustees have had to authorize transfers of revenues from the township general fund to meet cemetery expenses. In January, the trustees approved increases in burial and foundation fees that went into effect Feb. 1. Last week, they said their decision to hire full-time employees for the cemetery was based partly on the hope the higher fees would boost revenues.

Tower proposed An engineering firm representing Verizon Wireless is seeking input on a proposal to erect a communications tower along N. Fostoria Road between State Route 795 and Ayers Road. CTL Engineering of Ohio, Inc., Columbus, states in a letter to the trustees that Verizon plans to erect a 160-foot tower with a 9-foot lightning rod and an equipment facility on a 10,000-square-foot parcel. The parcel sits to the west of N. Fostoria Road. Richard Welling, a trustee, said the letter has been forwarded to Dave Miesmer, the township zoning inspector, but was unsure if a zoning hearing would be required. The Federal Communications Commission is the lead agency in determining whether Verizon should be issued a permit for the tower.

70 apply for Oak Harbor administrator’s post By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press news@presspublications.com The Village of Oak Harbor is looking for a new administrator and plenty of people want the job. Mayor Bill Eberle said 70 applications had been received as of the Feb. 28 application deadline for the position recently vacated by Robert Pauley. Pauley, who had held the position since 2009, left unexpectedly in midFebruary. Eberle said he will review resumes to weed out the first wave of candidates. “A lot of them are health care people

looking for work,” he told council during the mayor’s report portion of Monday night’s regular Oak Harbor Village Council meeting. Once that is done, Eberle said he, the village solicitor and councilman Brad Weis will likely scrutinize the remainder and “narrow it to a tighter group before I bring it in to council.” He invited council members interested in the process to join them. A timeline for the filtering process was not discussed. The job is currently being held by interim administrator Randy Genzman, the village’s operations manager. His job for years had been to oversee transportation, public works and the parks

and recreation program. Genzman, a 22-year veteran of the village work force, confirmed last week that his application is among those applications now in the hands of the mayor. “We’ll see what happens,” he said. In the mean time, one of his newest edicts as administrator appeared during Monday’s village council meeting. Genzman held up a sheet with village operation updates provided by all department heads. He noted that those updates had been sent to each council member’s email account. And, if anyone had not received the updates, Genzman asked them to contact him for a copy.

The second phase of the State Route 163 water line replacement project will get under way this fall. Motorists can expect some minor traffic delays near between Mike’s Tavern, 8956 Route 163, and the Toussaint North intersection where the concentration of the work will take place. Oak Harbor Village Council got the project rolling Monday when members heard the first reading of an ordinance directing interim administrator Randy Genzman to prepare specifications, advertise for bids and award contracts relating to the second mile of the line replacement. The second reading will be March 17. Three readings are required unless council chooses to use the emergency clause. Crews completed the first phase last year. The work consists of replacing the 10-inch steel line dating back to 1939 with 12-inch PVC pipe. Funding is being provided through $486,400 of recently approved Ohio Public Works funds, Genzman said. Of that, $325,000 is a grant and the remainder falls under a low-interest loan the village has 20 years to pay off. The state recently announced its choices for project funding. Officials will not, however, release the money until July 1. Part of the award stipulation is that bidding and actual work cannot begin until after that date. Village officials, however, can move forward with engineering services – by fronting the initial costs that are expected to be reimbursed. The engineering contract amounts to $97,600, Genzman explained. The village will break up the engineering component into three installments so the money is not all tied up at once, he explained. The $38,400 first phase of the engineering services will cover design. The $4,000 second phase covers the bidding process. The largest portion, an estimated $54,400, goes toward the construction workload that begins in September. Residents and businesses are expected to see little or no interruption in services. Water service will be affected when individual taps are connected to the system intermittently, Genzman said. AMP Ohio survey Residents in the village may be receiving a telephone survey from AMP Ohio representatives. The company asked council’s permission to query residents regarding rates, service, customer service and a number of other issues. Their goal, Genzman told council, is to talk to 1,000 residents and 400 commercial/industry customers split among 77 communities.

Tows available To help members and non-members celebrate safely the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day, AAA Northwest Ohio is offering a Tipsy Tow service from 6 p.m. Mar. 14 through 6 a.m. Mar. 18. The Tipsy Tow service is available to assist those who find themselves in an impaired situation and need to get themselves and their vehicles home safely. To take advantage of Tipsy Tow, drivers should call 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357) during designated hours, state that they need a “Tipsy Tow” and provide their name, home address, phone number and vehicle location. Tipsy Tow provides a one-way ride for the driver and his or her vehicle at no cost for up to 10 miles. Services will not be provided to motorists requesting a tow to another drinking establishment or to a destination other than their home. A tow to a hotel may be allowed if the motorist is, or plans to become, a guest.

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Workplace 13 nominated for Prism Awards Thirteen businesses and organizations have been nominated for the 21st Annual Prism Awards honoring excellence to be held Wednesday, March 12, 6 p.m. at Sunrise Park and Banquet Center in Millbury. They are: Northwood Jewelers, Motor Carrier Service, Industrial Developers LTD and Miracle League of NW Ohio of Northwood; Croghan Colonial Bank, S & D Capital, C & W Tank Cleaning Co., H & M Open Arms Massage Studio and Food for Thought of Oregon and Martin and Martin Insurance Agency, The LaBuhn Center, Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center and Toledo Metropolitan Council of Governments of Toledo. The event is sponsored by the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce and honors excellence in this area’s businesses and organizations. Paul Toth, president of the Toledo/ Lucas County Port Authority will be the keynote speaker. RSVP to Sarah Beavers at 419-6935580 or email her at director@embchamber. org.

At the clubs Mark Lautman, CEO of Lautman Economic Architecture, LLC and author of When the Boomers Bail: A Community Economics Survival Guide, will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Developers Association Thursday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg. Tickets are $35 per person. To register or sponsor contact Jerry Arkebauer, at jarkebauer@hotmail.com. *** The Toledo Metropolitan Council of Governments is seeking your input for the creation of their “On the Move: 2015-2045 Transportation Plan” for Wood, Lucas, and southern Monroe Counties. Diane ReamerEvans, transportation project manager. Reamer-Evans will seek public comment at the March meeting of the East Toledo Club, Thursday, March 20, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White Street. Lunch can be purchased at noon, reservations required; call Jodi, 419-691-1429.

Beauty and the Beast Belle (played by Danielle Brewer) reads aloud to the Beast (played by Luke Laviolette) in the library; the scene where the first sparks fly in this classic love story. "Even with 13 snow days, the kids are working extra hard. It'll be a great show," boasts director Annette Slater. Northwood High school will present Disney's Beauty and the Beast on March 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and March 16 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens and students K-12. For tickets call 419691-5989. (Press photo by Stephanie Szozda)

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Students prep for Science Olympiad By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to The Press news@presspublications.com Nate Purk has a lot of patience. Otherwise, how would the Oak Harbor High School student stand the repetitive motion of watching his self-built vehicle race along a makeshift track, measure the distance, calculate further distance and repeat again and again in quiet moments between classes and after school. Purk, a senior heading for the University of Toledo to study biomedical engineering, is part of a 15-person team of nine seniors and six underclassmen readying for the 2014 Science Olympiad March 8 at Case Western University in Lorain. The Olympiad tests the highest level of academic achievement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and aspires to pit those top brains against one another in a national competition celebrating 30 years in 2014.

Health Dept. clinics The Ottawa County Health Department has released the clinic schedule for March 10-14. Unless otherwise stated, all clinics are held at the health department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton. March 10: Immunization Clinic (including flu/pneumonia shots), 7:45 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 11: No clinics scheduled. March 12: Family Planning Clinic, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary) 3-4 p.m.; Immunization Satellite Clinic – Genoa St. John UCC (Including Flu/Pneumonia Shots), 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 13: Well Child, SexuallyTransmitted Disease (STD) and Family Planning Clinic, 8 a.m.-noon. March 14: Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m. For home health, call 419-734-6800.

Meeting rescheduled The Woodmore Local School District Board of Education has rescheduled the regular March board meeting set for March 11 at 6:30 p.m. to March 10 at 5:30 p.m. in room 101 at Woodmore High School, 63 Fremont St., Elmore.

“It’s quite the challenge … to say the least,” Purk said of the work. “We unfortunately are placed in a very tough division.” Students commit to their projects and grab any spare time they can to study or perfect projects. The Olympiad consists of 23 challenges including topics such as metric mastery, rotor egg drop, wheeled vehicles, anatomy as well as glaciers and rock science. And a student from each school must be represented in all categories. An open slot means “If you don’t enter, you get last place automatically in the event,” said the team coach, science teacher Lauretta Swint. The top four in each regional competition goes to state. Those challenges whittle 7,000 teams in 50 states down to the final rounds this May in Florida. In their five years of competition, Oak Harbor students proudly note they have attained a seventh place. “This last week is our crunch time,” said Swint. The results “are all based on how much each of us works. It takes a lot of personal time,” said underclassman David Birchall. He balances the Olympiad prep time between sports practice, homework and other school commitments. The group hasn’t been able to meet together in weeks because of schedule conflicts. This final week brings them together in three sessions after school Monday, Wednesday and Friday. “Some of those other teams have 12 or 13 teachers and coaches,” Purk said. “We have Mrs. Swint … and that’s enough,” he added with a smile and nod toward his mentor. Nicole Weis is making strides on her path toward a medical career by studying for the anatomy competition. She will take a lengthy test that’ll measure how much she has absorbed in the books, videos and Internet searches she has studied over the past few months. “You can’t be off a millimeter on something. You have to watch every step,” Birchall said of the intricacy of some of the project specifications. “You can be walking in and someone bumps you and all your work is ruined. Still, the teens believe in themselves and the camaraderie that has grown over the years. “To me, that’s what the Science Olympiad is all about – the students’ work,” Swint said.

Our Transitions Page is the perfect environment if you have announcements for births, birthdays, graduations, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, memorials, cards of thanks, successes and other occasions that deserve special mention. Call The Press at 419-836-2221 and speak to the Classified Department about placing an ad. Deadline is Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

Our little princesses turn 2 on March 9th

Happy 20th Anniversary

Chris and Cindy!

Happy Birthday Miracle & Mariah Gutierrez

Love, Your whole family

Tim Whitmore Turns 50! God has been perfecting you for these last 50 years so that He can use you for great things for the rest of your life. We are so proud to call you “Daddy” and we hope you have a wonderful birthday. We love you, Kim, Kait, Nick & Travis

Love, Kayla, Nick and Gramma

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Jerusalem Twp. Trustees Meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 6 p.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd. Jerusalem Twp. Food Pantry, open 2nd Wed. of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

Curtice Gulburger Nite 2014 March 27, 4-7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Seaman & Yondota roads. Advance tickets only. Call 419-691-1918.

Bono Bono Baptist Church will host New Destiny Quartet March 22 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Call 419-836-3909 for more information. Visit newdestinyqt.com for a sample.

Elmore Author Beverly Ganss and Illustrator Patricia Ganss/Bonkowski will visit the Harris-Elmore Public Library, 328 Toledo St., March 15, 2 p.m. Copies of their book, “Burt” will be available for purchase. Info: 419-862-2482. 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. Cash Basis Annual Financial Report for HarrisElmore Public Library for 2013 is available for inspection at the library, 328 Toledo St. Call Julie Bergman, fiscal officer, at 419-862-2573 for an appointment. Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tues. & Thurs. at noon. Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before. Blood pressure & blood sugar checks the 4th Tues. of the month; bingo the 4th Tues. of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874. Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. and every Sat. from 5-9 p.m. Questions: 419-392-1112.

Genoa “His Last Days,” a sacred musical about Jesus’ last days will be presented by Kansas, St. James choral group March 16, 6:30 p.m., St. John’s UCC, 1213 Washington St. Program will last about 45 minutes. Free-will offering will be accepted to cover expenses. Tiki Warriors’ Spring Vendor & Craft Show, March 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Genoa American Legion Hall, 302 West St. Vendors, crafters, raffles and more. Portions of the proceeds benefit Relay For Life of Ottawa County. Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto prepared by the family of Phil Tersigni March 29, 4-7 p.m. in the church hall, 204 Main St. Featuring spaghetti and homemade meatballs, garlic bread, salad bar with homemade dressings, beverage and dessert. Dine in or carry out. Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling Kathy Witt at 419-262-1333. Christian Moms’ Group meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month January through May at Our Lady of Lourdes. The group is open to all moms who desire encouragement and support in the vocation of motherhood. For info, contact Patti Greenhill at 419-862-0128 or email pattijsd@yahoo.com. Tail 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. Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St., storytimes

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for preschool-age children are held Tues. at 11 a.m.; Morning Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Thurs. of the month at 9:30 a.m.; Evening Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7 p.m.; Adult Craft Classes offered the 1st Mon. of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call the library at 419-855-3380 to register. Genoa Senior Center 514 Main St., serves lunch Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. (call 419855-4491 for reservations). Card playing Mon. & Wed. at 12:30 p.m.; blood sugar checks offered the 2nd Wed. of the month; bingo Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., hours are Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects. Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Thurs.3:30-5:30 p.m. and the following Saturday of the same week, 10 a.m. - noon. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. Pantry is located at Christ Community Church, 303 West 4th St. Info: 419-855-8539 or 419-341-0913.

Gibsonburg Vendors sought for Garage/Bake Sale March 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Gibsonburg American Legion Hall, 300 S. Main St. Call Marianne at 419-8554190 or Julie at 419-637-7012. Bookworms Book Club will meet the last Thurs. of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Gibsonburg Branch of Birchard Library. The Bookworms will meet for light refreshments and good discussion about a book that members chose at the prior meeting. For info or to reserve a copy of the book, call 419-637-2173. Active Seniors invited to Meet & Eat at Gibsonburg Senior Center, 100 Meadow Lane. Lunches every weekday, educational and social programs, health assessments and more. Transportation and home-delivered meals available. 419-637-7947.

Graytown Free Family Movie Night & Popcorn Elliston Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St., featuring “Frozen” March 28 at 7 p.m.

Lake Twp. Ageless Wonders of Lake Township will meet for dinner at Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Rd., Oregon, March 12 at 5 p.m. Reservations have been made for “Ageless Wonders.” Info: 419-836-3811. Lake Twp. Police Officers Assn. Jiggs Dinner March 14, 5-7 p.m. in the Lake Twp. Administration Building, 27975 Cummings Rd. Featuring corned beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage quarters, dessert and a drink. Food will be cooked and served by Lake Twp. police officers. Take-outs available. Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by the fire department auxiliary every 3rd Mon. of the month, 5-7 p.m., Fire Station 1, 4505 Walbridge Rd.

Luckey Food Pantry open to the public the last Wed. of the month, 1-3 p.m. & the last Thurs. of the month 6-8 p.m., Main St. & Krotzer Ave. Contact local church offices for info.

Oak Harbor Ottawa County PERI Chapter 82 Meeting March

10, 11:30 a.m., Riverview. Speaker Ret. Lt. Robert Poiry from the Toledo Police Homicide Dept. Call Brenda at 419-898-3242 or Martha at 419-8621519 for lunch reservations. 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: 419-7073664.

Pemberville Public Dinner March 15, Pemberville United Methodist Church, 205 Perry St. Serving from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Featuring baked steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad bar, homemade dessert, roll and beverage. Carryouts available. Call 419-287-4040. 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.

Port Clinton Ottawa Co. Safety Council Meeting March 19, 11:30 a.m. in the Conference Center at Magruder Hospital. Lunch and networking 11-11:30 a.m. Speaker Derek Stern, of 360 Risk Management, will discuss, “What to Do When Someone Gets Hurt.” RSVP by March 17 to Jessica Kowalski at 419-898-6242. Port Clinton Seniors’ Annual Chicken Dinner March 30, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or until sold out at the Port Clinton Moose Lodge 1610, 1105 W. Lakeshore Dr. Tickets are $8 advance sale or $9 at the door. A limited number of walk-ins will be available. Dinners, which include 1/2 chicken, two sides and dessert, and are available for dine-in or carry-out. Chicken prepared by the Bar-B-Que Traveler. For ticket info, call Juanita at 419-3411080. Proceeds will benefit the PC Seniors’ special projects fund.

Walbridge Fish Fries every Friday during Lent (through April 81), 5-8 p.m., in the parish hall at St. Jerome, 300 Warner St. Featuring Lake Erie yellow perch, shrimp and salad bar. Info: 419-666-2857 or www. stjeromewalbridge.org. Chicken Paprikas Dinner March 15, 5-7 p.m., Walbridge VFW #9963, 109 N. Main St. Featuring salad, roll and butter and dessert. Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., offers the following programs: Family Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Arts & Crafts for kids of all ages Wed. at 4 p.m. Fiction Book Discussion Group meets the 2nd Mon. at 1 p.m.; Mystery Book Club meets the 4th Mon. at 1 p.m; Inspiration Book Club meets the 1st Thurs. at 1 p.m. For info, call 419-666-9900 or visit wcdpl.org.

Woodville Woodville Township Trustees will hold their regular meetings in 2014 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Fiscal Office at the Woodville Township Fire Station, 321 East Main St. Woodville Public Library, 101 E. Main St., Storytimes, Mondays, 7 p.m., featuring stories and crafts. Lego Club (grades K-6), meets the 1st Sat. of the month from 10-11 a.m..; KidzArt (grades K-6) meets the 1st Sat. of the month from 11-11:45 a.m. Info: 419-849-2744 or www.birchard.lib. oh.us/Wdv.htm.

Police Beats Lake Twp. – Two men face theft related charges after a traffic stop March 3 in the 2000 block of Eastpointe Drive. Police said stolen items, including clothing and fishing lures, from the Meijer store in Oregon were found in the vehicle. Andrea M. Howe, 33, Northwood, faces a charge of receiving stolen property and Andres Cordero, 32, Toledo, is being charged with complicity.

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By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The Harris Township trustees plan to have sufficient personnel hired by early April to provide 24-hour emergency medical service in the township and Village of Elmore. Carol Baker, a township trustee, said last week the board of trustees has hired more part-time emergency medical workers to ease the burden on a pool of volunteers whose ranks have been dropping. Voters in the village and township last November approved a 4.5-mill, 5-year property tax levy to fund additional emergency medical service. Annually, the levy is expected to generate $289,500, according to figures compiled by the Ottawa County auditor’s office. “We have hired more part-time staff and are currently working with an architect to make renovations in the (fire station) building to provide sleeping quarters and a bathroom,” Baker said. “We’re doing some staggering of times, One paramedic comes in and works from 6 to 6 and another one comes in and goes 8 to 8 and then we’re filling in with volunteers. But we’re not at 24/7 yet. At least we’ve been able to hire more people and get them on board with our procedures. That’s been good. “ During the levy campaign, the trustees said volunteers have provided service since 1975 but family and job obligations as well as increased training requirements forced many volunteers to quit. There were 15 volunteers in 2008 but only eight last year on the fire department’s roster. Since 2007 the township had hired part-time emergency medial technicians to be at the station from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week and relied on volunteers for service during the evenings and weekends. Service calls rose from 299 in 2011 to 326 in 2012. The township spent about $129,000 in 2012 for the service $73,912 on salaries and benefits and $54,394 on equipments, supplies, insurance, fuel and maintenance cost. To meet those expenses, the township had relied on insurance billings and a mutual aid contract that generated about $100,000 in fees and other tax revenues. Baker has visited the living quarters for emergency medical personnel at the fire stations of the Lake Township Fire Department and the Allen-Clay Joint Fire District for input on how the Harris-Elmore station can be renovated for round-the-clock service. The trustees have retained a Port Clinton architect, Ken Schoenfeld, to prepare a design plan for the quarters.

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The Press Poll

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Jake Utz Oregon "I do. I use to hear a lot of footsteps in the house I grew up in, and my Dad saw an old man walk across the bedroom and it turned out to be the man that lived there before."

Emily Bender Oregon "Yes, I've had experiences after loved ones have passed away, and at a Haunted Opera House.

Citizens underserved To the editor: Walbridge’s police department manual states that: “As a duly appointed police officer, you (the chief) are on duty and subject to call 24 hours a day.” Residents expect the police chief to devote all of his time and attention to the police department. Yet for the past two years, Walbridge’s mayor and council have employed the village’s Police Chief Ken Frost to also serve as village administrator. The residents have been poorly served. The village pool was closed most of the last summer because of delays in relining the pool. The curb repairs on Parkview were unacceptable and must be redone at considerable inconvenience to residents. Citizens complained about the mess left by the contractor on the Perry Street paving project. Despite these problems, the mayor and council refuse to hire an independent, knowledgeable and experienced village administrator who has ample time every day to supervise projects and contractors, as well as the operations and maintenance of the village’s pool, parks, public buildings, streets, alleys and infrastructure. The village sought and received a legal opinion from the Ohio Attorney General that said it is up to the discretion of council whether to have the police chief also serve as village administrator. The village failed to disclose that the police chief is on duty and subject to call 24 hours a day. On several occasions, the attorney general has held that being on duty 24 hours a day precludes a police chief from holding another public job. The village administrator has mandatory duties that cannot be delayed or neglected subject to the demands of being police chief. The administrator must “directly supervise” the village’s maintenance, parks and pool employees. It is impossible for Chief Frost to provide such supervision because he is required (by council) to spend his first four hours of work on road patrol. Recent experience shows it is unwise for Walbridge to have the same person attempting to do both jobs. It appears from records provided by the

Jess Kincaid Oregon "I tend to be skeptical and it takes a lot of evidence to sway me, but I have had experiences of my own, so yes."

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Julie McCann Toledo "After learning more about the scientific methods of today's ghost hunters and how they can debunk ghost stories, I don't know if I believe in ghosts anymore."

Victor Lopez Toledo "Yes. I believe our souls make up who we are, and in death our souls separate from our bodies and that's how souls continue on."

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village that he is devoting zero or minimal hours to being village administrator. No village employee can have unlimited discretion to decide how many hours they will work and when. Council needs to specify the minimum hours and work schedule for the village administrator and then verify compliance based on daily time sheets. If Chief Frost is paid 30 percent extra to perform village administrator duties, then he must devote a commensurate amount of time to those duties above and beyond his full-time hours as police chief. In addition, the village is contributing 19.5 percent of Chief Frost’s entire salary to the police pension fund, which means all of his salary is being treated as compensation for police duties and none is being treated as compensation for administrator duties, which has a lower Public Employee Retirement System contribution rate of 14 percent. Walbridge is not filling the position of village administrator as required by state law. Continuing to use the police chief as village administrator is underserving our residents. Cecil Adkins Walbridge Editor’s note: Mr. Adkins is a former member of village council. Last year, the village administration received an opinion from the Ohio Attorney General one person could simultaneously hold the position of police chief and village administrator with some restrictions, including the administrator may not approve invoices, contracts or other expenditures for the police department without approval of the village council. Also, the police chief must recuse himself from an investigation concerning the office of administrator.

Cruel and unsafe To the editor: Perrysburg High School students participate in a rather disgusting tradition taking place during halftime of basketball games – swallowing live gold-

fish. Besides the repulsive thought of ingesting a live, swimming fish, Perrysburg High School does not take into consideration how cruel it is to the fish as well as the health risks imposed on the students swallowing them. As we know, goldfish are not the cleanest animals and drinking them can result in serious illnesses such as salmonella. In February of this year, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) criticized Perrysburg High School for the actions. Schools should never be involved in teaching students that cruelty is OK. In an age where animal abuse is a huge problem, schools should prioritize teaching kind behavior. Instead, Perrysburg High School Principal Michael Short views the activity as a positive experience. He said in a published article, “Things like this make high school memories. They won’t remember math, but they’ll remember eating 14 goldfish.” Short not only shows zero concern for the health of the students, but also no concern for the moral influence he puts on students. As for making a good high school memory, from a personal standpoint, I have many great high school memories, and not one of them involves hurting animals. Goldfish, as small as they seem to humans, are living animals that have feelings and a right to life. According to PETA, goldfish are far more complex than we make them out to be, and they are capable of undergoing an extreme amount of suffering. Being dissolved in a person’s stomach acid after having no choice but to be swallowed alive would obviously induce such suffering. The community needs to stand up against this. Amelia Bockey Walbridge

Discrimination To the editor: Marriage between a man and woman is God’s law, not man’s law,

Are you watching the Winter Olympics? 55% Yes 45% No therefore only God can change that law – not a king, president or a supreme court. No one on earth can force a person to change his or her belief because a judge says so. The Bible tells us to love one another – we don’t have to agree or even like everyone, but we do have to be kind and respectful, even if we disagree. Early in the rhetoric about gay rights, the claim was that they wanted to be accepted, but it seems that now some insist on endorsement. Unfortunately, this is not a realistic goal. Neither courts nor people can force approval, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get along. In the effort to not discriminate against gays, we are instead discriminating against Christians. If a gay couple goes to church for Sunday service, a theater to see a show, restaurant for dinner or bakery for a dozen donuts, service should never be denied. There is no moral issue there, but asking those same facilities to be part of a gay “wedding” is not acceptable. Furthermore, there’s no valid reason for it; there are plenty of other businesses willing to accommodate. We are not toddlers who have to have our own way no matter the cost to someone else. Forcing people to go against their conscience, pay huge fines or go out of business creates animosity and doesn’t solve anything. It can also eliminate jobs and increase unemployment. And whether we care to admit it or not, it’s just another form of discrimination. We only have one world and we all have to share it. Does it really make sense to destroy our neighbors to get our own way? Mary Jo Thieman Bosch Millbury

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A Part of Life

Letting go means looking ahead, not looking back Unfortunately unpleasant or unfair situations are a part of life. Events occur that you don’t like. People are rude, mean, inconsiderate, or attempt to take advantage of you. A self-destructive reaction to adverse circumstances is harboring animosity, resentment, anger, or bitterness. These negative emotions have a deleterious impact on your physical and mental well-being. Additionally, this reaction exacerbates your situation. Your judgment, along with your ability to decide on an appropriate course of action, is substantially compromised as a result. You become trapped in and cling to the past by lamenting things you could have, should have, or would have done differently. You may be holding on to many years of built up resentment which substantially adds to the burden you carry. You may feel desperate to do something to alter circumstances. You want to be able to change people’s minds, attitudes, or behaviors. More than anything, you have a need to make things better. You hate the way you feel and you want people or conditions to improve.

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This is because frustration compounds your stress level. You can’t control your environment, circumstances, or the thoughts or actions of other people. But you do have control over your response. The way you stay afloat is by letting go of all of the burdens you have packed away inside which are constantly carried around wherever you go. Doing this requires you to change your approach for dealing with problems. It’s taken you a lifetime to get where you are. You can start changing yourself today but the results will not be realized overnight. You need vigilance, patience, and consistency in order to produce a lasting change in your strategy. This new approach is for your benefit and well-being. Don’t deny your emotions, past or present. It’s OK to acknowledge how you feel in response to negative circumstances or behavior. Now take any sentiments of hurt, bitterness, anger, or resentment and let them go. Cast them into the water like pieces of straw. Then watch them float away from you into the distance. Repeat this approach each time you

find yourself clinging to a negative emotion. Identify each emotion, acknowledge your feeling, and then let it go. This process enables you to release all of the weight you have been dragging around. Each time you go through this process, you build a new response pattern for yourself. Every time you let something negative go, you drain the poison instead of storing it. You are retraining yourself to automatically let things go. As a result of this new approach, the amount of time you spend worrying will also diminish. As you focus on your own response, less energy will be spent on the futile attempt to change other people and circumstances. Let go of your negative emotions and free yourself to experience more joy and happiness. 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.  2014 Bryan Golden

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MARCH 10, 2014

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Day by Day in Toledo

Our violent past chronicled in new book by local author Page Two

by John Szozda

Lou Hebert, author of “Day by Day in Toledo.” (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) September 28, 1933: A bank robber is killed in Luckey, Ohio during a shoot out with the village Marshal, Ben Stone. Stone is wounded in the attack but survives to become a local legend. It is believed he is the first black man to become the top lawman in an Ohio village, Herbert writes. December 23, 1954: Leonard Gladieux and family of Oregon impress ice skaters as they try out a new motor-driven “ice-mobile” on the pond at Pearson Park. Hebert also shows that modern day ills are modern only in that our past ills have also been obscured in the dust of time. Consider these two items: April 28, 1911: State pharmacy board claims that Toledo is the “cocaine capital of Ohio.” Rampant abuse of the drug is reported and numerous “coke” parties being held by teens. November 2, 1937: Marijuana farm is raided in Adrian, Michigan. Thirty bushels of marijuana seized and two men arrested. The above snippets reflect the style

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When you compress 200 years of Toledo area history into 258 pages, you get a feel for our violent past. Consider these two items: September 17, 1930: Mrs. Edward Lamb of Perrysburg confronts city workers in her town with a rifle as they try to tear down her new white picket fence. They return with a machine gun and proceed to remove what they say is an illegal fence. November 30, 1932: Rival bootleggers make an attempt on the life of bootlegger and night club owner Jack Kennedy in downtown Toledo. He survives the attack but his girlfriend, Louise Bell, is killed in the crossfire. These and hundreds of other snips of interesting, important and unusual stories of Toledo’s past fill up the 258 pages of Lou Hebert’s book Day by Day in Toledo. The emphasis is on the unusual and interesting, not the important. Hebert admits that. “I tried to find stories that were forgotten in the dust of time, stories sort of lost or stories people didn’t know about.” In the book’s forward, he writes, “Often, I found, it was the smaller news items, or footnotes of the past that reflected the larger social picture of the times and the daily lifestyles of how our grandparents lived and worked and played.” Here are two more: February 25, 1904: It’s reported that a giant bald eagle attacks man in Fremont. He and three others subdue and kill the large bird. May 9, 1922: A band of armed men attack former Walbridge school principal Otto Tracy for alleged crimes against boys at the school. Tracy is wounded by gunfire in attack by 17 men at a home in Bowling Green. Hebert is a 1967 graduate of Genoa High School. Early in his career he wrote for the Suburban Press, so it’s not surprising there are many blurbs from our Eastern Maumee Bay communities. Here are a few: April 5, 1924: Rachel “Mother” Jones, famous national labor leader, is attacked in her home on Front Street in East Toledo. She says the man was trying to murder her, but she managed to escape by biting the assailant. April 15, 1936: Bomb explodes at home of East Toledo attorney Mark Winchester. It is believed to be a warning from mobsters. No one is injured.

Hebert employs. There are more than 2,500 two to three line items that make the book easy and fun to read. Nearly all took place prior to 1990. That was by design. “I tried to keep everything at least 20 years in the rear-view mirror.” The style is also in keeping with Hebert’s 40 year career in the short-attention-span industries of television and ra-

dio news. He broke into radio in the early 1970s at WOHO and moved on to WXYZ in Detroit where he won a Peabody Award for his coverage of the Oakland County child killer. Then he was off to Colorado for a stint in both television and radio in which he covered the Gary Hart scandal and the Falklands War. Hebert returned home in 1988 and was paired with musician Steve Athanas at WIOT. They called their partnership “The Dawn Busters.” Hebert morphed from serious news to humorous take-offs on smalltown news, which he read from the fictional West Genoa News. The top story could be a meeting of the Happy Hippie Garden Club, brought to us by such advertisers as Betty’s Bang Bang Boutique in Bono, a store that specializes in selling guns and lingerie. Hebert retired from WNWO in 2011. During those 40 years on the air, Hebert collected interesting news items he’d run across while doing his job. He stored these in boxes and when he retired he wanted to share them with others who also have a passion for local history. This book is one avenue. Another is his blog Toledo Gazette. wordpress.com. There he continues to ply his craft as a serious journalist. He peruses archival newspapers, reads local history books, conducts research at the Toledo Police Museum, where he serves as a board member, and interviews descendents of those involved. Recent stories include one about The Purple Lady, the elderly black woman who roamed the streets of downtown Toledo clad in all purple and carrying a purple staff and one about Ruby Starr (Constance Mierzwiak), a Sylvania native, who went on to a singing career that included a brush with fame when she sang with Black Oak Arkansas on its rendition of “Jim Dandy.” Lou Hebert will have a book signing Sunday, March 9, 2:00 p.m. at the Way Public Library in Perrysburg. The book is available at the Toledo Police Museum, the Toledo Library Book Store and amazon.com Comment at zoz@presspublications.com

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She helps protect youth from sex trafficking, bullying By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com For EleSondra “El” DeRomano, making peace with her past in order to help at risk youth avoid the same pitfalls she herself could not, has become a way of life. DeRomano, a former sex worker, abuse victim, gang leader and lost soul, still spends her evenings walking the streets of East Toledo. This time, she is looking to save young women and men from the traps set out by those who would use them. “I am out on the streets every night,” DeRomano said. “I can tell you that it is bad in East Toledo. A lot of people may not know it, but there is a lot of sex trafficking out here. Many of these kids are very naïve and do not understand the path they are being led down. I am trying to help educate them and get them off the streets and onto a better path.” DeRomano knows of what she speaks. Originally from Detroit, she was born into a family of drug dealers and prostitutes. “My dad was a pimp and my mother was a ho,” DeRomano said without hesitation. “When I was 4 years old, my dad went to prison for killing two men, both drug dealers, after they called my mom a name.” DeRomano was placed in a foster home after that, because her mother was an alcoholic and prostitute. “When I was 9, my mom fought to get me back,” she explained. “Then my momma’s boyfriend abused me sexually.” At the age of 11, DeRomano was taken and forced to work as a prostitute by a man who was involved with one of the men her father had killed. DeRomano believes she was taken for retribution. Working on the streets for one and a half years, DeRomano was able to escape her captor after telling a “trick” about what was happening. “When this trick came to do his duty I told him my age and what was happening,” DeRomano said. “He left and told police. I was very surprised by that. I had told a lot of tricks the same thing and they just did their thing anyway. They did not care.” Returning home to her alcoholic mother, it did not take long for DeRomano to take hold of her own reigns, so to speak, and lead a gang of 130 girls. “I had been bullied and now I became a bully,” she said. “We were involved in prostitution, selling drugs, just making

Vanessa and Jacklyn Molz with EleSondra “El” DeRomano at the recent STARS dance, held at the old Oakdale Church. money. I shot a man after he tried to rape me. I rolled him into a carpet and left him on the curb. I was sentenced at 12 and a half years old to a juvenile facility. I was released at 17, almost 18 years old.” DeRomano, who was now “aged out” of the foster system, came to Toledo with a Christian family. “There was a hit out on my life at the time because the man I shot was also a drug dealer,” she said. “I was asked if I wanted to go with this Christian family and I thought, ‘Why not?’” While working for House of Emmanuel, in Toledo, DeRomano realized she needed to do something to move forward from her past. “It made me realize I needed to step up and do something to help kids,” she said. “I

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Youth doesn’t let Asperger’s hold him back Most days after school, freshman Jonas Hetrick can be found preparing the basketball court for the Oak Harbor High School Girls Varsity Basketball team. Coach Tom Kontak recalls that when he asked Jonas three years ago if he’d like to help out and be the team manager, the youth responded in the way he normally does – by putting his head down and nodding. Jonas has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (AS), which is an autism spectrum disorder. Asperger’s is one of a distinct group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by social impairment, communication difficulties, and restrictive, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. When he was a month old, doctors told Jonas’ parents Dave and Denise, that the infant was categorized as “Failure to Thrive,” which meant that his weight or rate of weight gain was significantly lower than that of other children of similar age and gender. Around 6-12 months of age they noticed Jonas’ development was not progressing as it should; he did not babble or attempt to form words, was very fussy and never slept. Jonas would start to catch up on his development, to only be behind again. At that time, the Hetricks turned to the Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities Early Intervention program to assist with Jonas’ development. To finally receive the diagnosis of Asperger syndrome was a relief for Dave and Denise. “Once Jonas had the diagnosis of Asperger syndrome, we were able to get the appropriate services he needed, although having the diagnosis also came with the realization that there was something wrong, that Jonas would always be different, and things were going to be difficult for him,” she said.

Freshman Jonas Hetrick takes his job as manager of the Oak Harbor High School Girls Varsity Basketball team very seriously, according to Coach Tom Kontak. “He places the equipment on court, helps with daily warm-ups and anywhere he is needed. He’s a great addition to our team.” A typical characteristic of Asperger’s is that the individual is not very social. This is not so for Jonas, however. He is very popular in school, likes to play basketball and soccer, and enjoys playing the baritone in the OHHS Marching Band. Denise and Dave are relieved how well Jonas is accepted at OHHS, especially among the students. He plays point guard for the Ottawa County Rockets, the Special Olympics team for the Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities. He has a loyal fan base that fallow him from game to game to cheer him on. Though he has his successes, Jonas also experiences challenges associated with Asperger’s. “It’s difficult to keep a consistent schedule with three other children, and keeping Jonas in the loop of what is happening and when,” Denise said. “If a schedule changes, it can be very difficult for him and he gets frustrated. As a parent

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Spring Vendor & Craft Sale to benefit Relay For Life A Spring Vendor and Craft Show sponsored by Tiki Warriors Relay for Life Team will be held Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Genoa American Legion Hall, 302 West St., Genoa (a block south of SR 163). The show will feature 20 vendors and crafters. Raffles will also be held. Portions of the event will benefit Relay For Life of Ottawa County.

Better Breather’s Club Individuals with questions about COPD, medications, asthma or pulmonary rehab are invited to attend monthly “Better Breathers Club” programs held at Heartland of Oregon, 3953 Navarre Ave., Oregon. Meetings will be held Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. Complimentary lunch will be served. The next meeting will be held March 20. The topic of discussion will be “Indoor Air Quality: Assess and Improve Air Quality.” For more information, call 419-6984521.

Benefit planned A benefit for Debbie Hawley will be held March 22 from 5-10 p.m. at the Glass City Boardwalk, 27820 East Broadway, Walbridge. The evening will include a spaghetti dinner, which will include salad, bread and dessert. John Barile, Bobby May and Friends will provide entertainment. For more information, contact Linda Smith, co-chair of the event, at Linda Smith at 313-805-3920. For information about donations, call Diane Wright at 419-6612756.

Zumba event Licensed Zumba instructors Briana Jensen and Jody Bronowski will host a Zumba event Sunday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 611 Woodville Rd., Toledo. Admission is free, however donations will be accepted for this year’s Walk for MS on the University of Toledo campus.

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Red Cross Month celebrated The Ottawa County Commissioners proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month – a time to recognize and thank “Everyday Heroes” who reach out to help their neighbors when they are in need. “American Red Cross heroes are on the front lines every day,” said the proclamation, which was signed by commissioners Jo Ellen Regal, Jams Sass and Steven Arndt on Feb. 25. “We would like to remember our heroes here in Ottawa County who give to help people in need. They work tirelessly to help in time of disaster, when someone needs life-saving blood or the comfort of a helping hand,” the proclamation said.. “They provide round-the-clock support to members of the military, veterans and their families, and teach lifesaving classes in

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Feet on the Street Wood Lane Residential Services, Inc. (WLRS) has started planning its fourth annual Feet on the Street 5K Run/2K Walk, set for July 12. WLRS is a non-profit agency that has been providing housing and other needed services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Wood County since 1979. Feet on the Street is the primary source of fundraising for WLRS, and is also a way to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles within the community. More than 200 people participated in last year’s Feet on the Street, which raised more than $12,000 and the agency is hoping to exceed that number this year. Registration for the event is now open and applications can be found online at www.active.com or at Second Sole of Levis Commons in Perrysburg. For more information on how to become a sponsor, visit www.wlrs.org.

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Cheer For A Cure nets $49,000 It was another successful year for the annual Cheer For A Cure, held Saturday, Feb. 15 at Genoa High School. More than 95 cheer squads from local schools and elite teams competed in this year’s – the 10th Annual Cheer For A Cure, which raised more than $49,000 for the fight against cancer. In the past nine years, the Cheer For A Cure Competition has donated more than $115,000 to cancer research facilities locally and nationwide. The annual competition was established in 2005 in memory of Stella Bertz, a Genoa cheerleading coach and avid school and cheer supporter who lost her battle with cancer in February 2003. Cheer For A Cure has since grown into a national, community-based organization dedicated to impacting the lives of those who have been touched by cancer. The organization gives money di-

rectly to affected families who have a loved one suffering from cancer and need assistance to alleviate the added stress of medical and household bills etc. “Also, through our cheer events, we help athletic departments and booster clubs raise money for their cheerleading programs,” said Staci McDaniel, marketing manager for the Cheer For A Cure Association. “Finally, we provide scholarships to outstanding students at schools who participate in our events. “The spirit and commitment of this event grows stronger each year,” she said. A big ‘thank you’ to the sponsors, donors, and fans that support our annual competition,” said Maria Maluchnik, Cheer For A Cure president. “Their efforts allow us to be a positive influence on the youth in our communities. It is a very rewarding event.”

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Clay’s Division I state champion, Richie Screptock, in control during a match at Value City Arena. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com)

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Clay gets first state title By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com The goal of every high school wrestler is to win a state championship, by any means necessary. Clay junior 132-pounder Richie Screptock didn’t look at his third-place showing at the Division I district tournament as a major setback, he saw it as an opportunity. “I worked on stuff after districts that I needed to work on for the state tournament,” Screptock said. Screptock’s attitude after the district tournament paid off last weekend at the state tournament in Columbus, where Screptock captured Clay’s first individual state wrestling championship. He is awarded the Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press Co-Wrestler of the Year and will receive a plaque from the Oregon business. “Richie wrestled very well the entire tournament,” Clay coach Ralph Cubberly said. “His conditioning and strength throughout the tournament were tremendous. He won all the positioning battles in each area, on his feet, top, and bottom, of every match. All these things and his mental toughness and preparedness combined to lead him to his state championship.” Screptock said he has known “for a few years” that the Eagles had never won a state title, and initially he never thought he could be the one to bring one home for his school. “Over the years I improved and it started coming to my mind that it could happen,” Screptock said. “It was a huge goal. This is big for me and for the school, that we got that first state title. We’ve gotten close, but haven’t gotten it until now.” Screptock’s previous state tournament experience no doubt paid off last weekend. He placed fourth at 120 pounds last season and took seventh at 113 in 2012. His finals opponent, Nick Kuissis of Brunwick, was a freshman. “I didn’t really know too much about him,” Screptock said. “I hadn’t seen him wrestle this year at all. My coaches tried to scout him a little bit. They just told me to wrestle my match, and that’s what I did. Just get him in positions I wanted to and not let him get any takedowns and pretty much work my stuff. The match pretty much went the way I thought it would.” Screptock’s title helped the Eagles finish fourth in the team standings, with 77 points. Massillon Perry won with 185, followed by Perrysburg (90.5) and Marysville (77.5). Screptock was on a roll going into the finals. He said his first-round pin of Olentangy Liberty’s Trey Grenier, in 1:54, gave him a lot of confidence. “I knew starting off with a pin would go a long way to show how deterimined I am to get that title,” Screptock said. “I

was a little surprised. I remembered going against the kid earlier in the year, at the Wadsworth Invitational, and I pinned him there as well.” Screptock beat Jacoby Ward of Cincinnati Moeller, 4-2, in the quarterfinals and then handled Nolan Whitely of Walsh Jesuit, 7-2, in the semifinals. Screptock’s finals opponent, Kiussis, entered the title match with a 32-4 record but trailed 4-0 heading into the third period. “I started off the third period on top and killed about a minute or so,” Screptock said. “He finally got an escape, but I was able to get him on a shot and took off another 30 seconds. I gave him the takedown after I killed a lot of time. The match ended about 10-15 seconds after that takedown. I was in good position. I didn’t want to take the chance of him getting a quick movement and getting to my back. I just held on until I felt there wasn’t much time for him to do anything.” Screptock (48-9) boosted his career record to 141-22. He said he gave his coaches “great big hugs” after the final whistle on Saturday. “You just feel excited because you earned your way through the whole tourament,” he said. “I got that title and you want to share that moment with everyone in the crowd. It was kind of a relief knowing I fought hard and got the title.” Screptock said he’ll be ready to go for another state title as a senior. “I feel like the drive is there,” he said. “I’m just going to have to keep working over the summer and touch up on stuff I’m not the best at yet.” Clay came very close to having two state champions last weekend, but sophomore Matt Stencel lost his 182-pound title match to Perrysburg senior Rocco Caywood by a 7-3 margin. Stencel also had a first-round pin and then earned 10-6 and 7-3 decisions en route to the title match. He finished the season with a 40-6 record. Seniors Gavin Nelson (138 pounds) and Nick Stencel (160) both finished third for Clay. Senior Jared Davis (24-9), who placed seventh in the state at 106 two years ago, lost both of his matches by decision at 126 pounds. Nelson (43-8) lost 1-0 in the quarterfinals but fought back to win two decisions to get to the match for third place. He beat Columbus St. Charles junior Tim Rooney, who took fifth at 126 last year, by a 4-3 margin in the finals. Nick Stencel (44-7), who placed fifth in the state at 160 last year, got pinned in 55 seconds in the quarterfinals by Hudson senior Michael Coleman. Stencel, however, would get his revenge. After registering two pins and a 12-0 major decision, Stencel met Coleman again in the match for third and walked away with a 6-5 victory. Coleman took fourth in the state at 160 in 2013.

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Jay Nino wins championship by pin, sets state record really tough. Jay took a risk and made him scramble and he came out on top. It was neat to see him pull it out like that. Jay has that never-say-die attitude.”

By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Jay Nino isn’t giving himself any time to sit back, relax and enjoy the Division III state wrestling title he won in Columbus last Saturday night. Genoa’s junior 220-pounder secured the title by pinning New Paris National Trail freshman Ben Sullivan in 5:03 in the title match at Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. “Right now I’m just going to enjoy it, enjoy the feeling,” Nino said. “I’ll start getting ready for freestyle and the Disney Duals, and I’m already going to start hitting the weight room tomorrow (Monday). I feel good; I’m not that beat up. You’ve got to have that mindset that, yeah, I am the (defending) state champion next year, but you don’t know who’s out there and you don’t know what they’re capable of. You can’t take this for granted.” Nino, who finished 65-2, is the Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press Co-Wrestler of the Year and will receive a plaque from the Oregon business. His 65 wins are now a single season record for the most in Ohio history. Nino qualified to the state tournament with a third-place finish at the district tournament. His only loss there was a 4-3 semifinal loss to Archbold senior Travis Jaramillo, whom Nino beat 3-2 at the Archbold Duals earlier in the season. “I couldn’t get a takedown (at districts),” Nino said. “I just didn’t wrestle my style. I tried something stupid in the first period and he ended up getting a takedown.” Nino and Jaramillo would meet again in Columbus. Nino opened the state tourney with 6-0 and 11-4 victories before meeting Jaramillo (45-9) in the semifinals. Nino came away with a 5-2 victory. “I just knew I had to stay solid and wrestle my match and not wrestle his,” Nino said. “I just stayed solid and I was patient. I think I wrestled a good match. I just took it one match at a time. I focused on my semifinal match. I didn’t know who I had in the finals or who was on the other side of the bracket. Kids look forward to the finals and semifinal matches all the time and end up getting upset by a kid who shouldn’t have beaten you, just because you were overlooking them.” Nino, who became Genoa’s eighth state champion, said he was impressed

Genoa 220 pound state champion Jay Nino takes down an opponent at Ohio State’s Value City Arena. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) that Sullivan, who was 36-3, reached the 220-pound state finals as a freshman. “I was shocked I was facing a freshman,” Nino said. “It’s a big weight class. I didn’t look at it like, ‘I’m not going to let a freshman beat me.’ Obviously he’s the real deal. For a freshman to make it to the state finals, that’s outstanding. I gave him props. I just went out there and wrestled my match again. I just did what I had to do.” The score was tied 0-0 entering the second period. “I rode him out for about a minute in the second period, then he stood up and I got sloppy and he got a reversal on me and

got two (points),” Nino said. “With about five seconds left I got my escape and got one point. The coaches told me I had to get (another) escape in the third period. We got into a scramble and I just came out on top of a scramble and got him on his back and got the pin.” Genoa coach Bob Bergman said he was impressed with the moxie Nino showed in overcoming a 2-1 deficit in the final minute. “He handled himself really well,” Bergman said. “He channeled his energy. Jay thrives on creating flurries, like scramble situations. He wrestled a fundamentally sound kid who was tall and was riding him

Dream come true Nino said he has dreamed of becoming a state champion ever since he was young, when he and his dad, John, would go to Columbus to watch the state tournament. “I went every year with my dad,” Nino said. “I thought the Parade of Champions was the coolest thing ever. I couldn’t imagine being out there - and now I’m out there and coming away with the title.” Genoa had four other individuals qualify for the state tournament, but none were able to place. Senior 138-pounder Max Reeder (27-3), a state qualifier as a freshman at 119, was unable to compete because of a small skin infection. Sophomore Damian D’Emilio (56-9) competed at 106 pounds and lost two decisions sandwiched around a second-round pin of Dakota McCloskey of Girard, in 1:36. Genoa senior Nathan Moore (34-9) also had a second-round pin (in 1:58) but lost by major decision in both the first and third rounds. Senior heavyweight Cody Buckner (38-5) lost both matches by pin. Nino managed to set a state record in wins during a season by making the use of a 20-point schedule in wrestling offered by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. “Many of our students are two and three sport athletes and are not able to compete in off season tournaments to get the experience they need to progress in the sport,” Coach Bergman said. “Our goal is to maximize the mat time for our wrestlers by getting them as many matches as possible during our season to get them the experience they need for tournament time at the end of the year. We feel the best way to do this is through dual meets. “Our schedule is composed primarily of dual meets and dual meet tournaments until our conference tournament. This guarantees that wrestlers will wrestle a given set of matches win or lose. Bracketed tournaments focus on eliminating wrestlers. Dual tournaments are an excellent avenue at developing wrestlers simply because the average kid gets more opportunities (matches),” Bergman continued. “Interestingly enough, even in a 32man bracket the most you are able to wrestle is five matches if you are the champion. Most of our varsity wrestlers have between 60 to 65 matches by the end of the year, It’s just that it may be 35-25, or 40-20 (record), etc., and it goes by unnoticed.”

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Evan Ulinski will graduate from Woodmore High School in June as one of the best, if not the best, wrestlers in Wildcats history. Ulinski compiled a remarkable 184-15 career record and finished 51-3 this season to set the school record for wins in a season and career. He had 37 pins this season, and his 117 career pins ranks 15th on Ohio’s all-time list. “He had an awesome career,” Woodmore coach Dane Bonnigson said. Ulinski is the school’s only four-time state tournament qualifier and its only three-time state placer, he won four league titles, and for the fourth time, he is on the Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press Honor Roll. After placing second in the state at 106 pounds last year, Ulinski prepared for this season like no other. His goal was to nab that elusive state title in his final attempt in Columbus, last Thursday through Saturday. Ulinski placed fourth at 113 pounds as a sophomore after going 0-2 at 103 pounds as a freshman. This was his year to take the Division III 113-pound title at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. “It was a delight coaching Evan,” Bonnigson said. “He was very successful and he was a great team leader and definitely a plus for the Woodmore wrestling program. We had pretty much the whole team down at the tournament to watch him, as well as a ton of administrators and fans and classmates. We appreciated all the support for him.” Ulinski opened the tournament with a 12-6 rout of Stan Bleich of Elyria Catholic, followed by a 13-0 major decision over Tyler Stoneburner of Bainbridge Paint Valley. And then – drum roll – came his rematch against Delta sophomore Jake Spiess, who beat Ulinski in overtime in the

finals twice and place three times. That’s very rare. It’s a special thing.”

Three-time state placer Evan Ulinski celebrates a state runner-up with his father, Steve Ulinski, at Ohio State’s Value City Arena, and Woodmore coach Dane Bonnigson is to the right. (Press photo by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.smugmug.com) 106-pound state finals in 2013. Spiess entered the tournament with a 45-0 record and easily made it to the semifinals with pins in 40 seconds and 2:59 in the first two rounds. “Evan goes into every match confident,” Bonnigson said. “Undoubtedly that (semifinal) was a big match to him and us, as well as for a lot of interested people who might not know either of the kids.” Ulinski, trailing late, managed a 5-3 victory over Spiess. “This year Evan just kept going for all six minutes and he pulled it out at the last second,” Bonnigson said. “He was down 3-1 with less than 10 seconds to go and managed to get a cradle and got Spiess on his back for two points and won.” That victory set up Ulinski’s cham-

pionship match with formidable Dayton Christian senior Christian Clary, who took second at 113 pounds last year, third at 113 in 2012 and fourth at 103 in 2011. Ulinski had never wrestled Clary before. “Going into the finals we knew we had to wrestle solid because (Clary) has a funky style,” Bonnigson said. “He wrestles very unorthodox. Ultimately, he kind of caught us with that unorthodox movement and got us in a position we couldn’t get out of. Evan got caught in a spladle. He’s done that (to opponents) a good number of times.” Clary (53-5) got Ulinski on his back and followed through with a pin in 2:46. “I really wanted to see Evan win,” Bonnigson said. “Nonetheless, Evan has nothing to hang his head about. It’s not every day you find a kid who can make the

Ben Petersen finishes eighth Oak Harbor had three competitors at the Division II state tournament in sophomore Rhett Petersen at 132 pounds and juniors Jeremy Balboa (138) and Ben Petersen (145), and Ben Petersen finished eighth. Rhett Petersen pinned Graham’s Brent Moore in 3:50 in the first round but lost, 3-0, in the second round to Garrett Blackburn of London. Petersen then lost to Circleville’s Tyler Knul, 4-3, to finish the season with a 33-13 record. Balboa (29-14) lost 6-5 in the first round to Jake Zemaitis of Mantua Crestwood, then won an 11-9 overtime decision over R.J. Martin of Sunbury Big Walnut. Balboa then lost a 16-6 major decision in the third round against Preston Bowshier of Kenton Ridge. Ben Petersen (35-11) lost in the first round to Nick Wrobel of Mantua Crestwood, 3-2, before pinning Bailey Jenkins of Byesville Meadowbrook in 4:41 in the second round. He pinned Zack Lake of Akron Coventry in 3:48 in the third round before losing to Uhrichsville Claymont senior Caden Herron, 6-3, in the consolation quarterfinals.

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East sider, Hagan, wins state By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Imagine qualifying for the state wrestling meet and then finding out you have to sit out because of a skin condition. It happens nearly every year. As a result, you have to wait another year before you’d get the chance to compete in Columbus for a state title. For a wrestler, it’s frustrating. That’s what Central Catholic junior Nate Hagan, who was raised on Toledo’s east side, had to deal with last year after winning the district title — a rash that he’d developed had his doctors hold him out from wrestling in Columbus last March. Needless to say, missing out on competing at state served as a motivator for him during the offseason. At the Division II state meet last weekend, Hagan answered the call, winning four consecutive matches, the last three in dramatic fashion, to claim the title at 132 pounds. In the final, Hagan edged St. Paris Graham’s Brent Moore, 3-1, via sudden victory. In the semifinals, Hagan beat Perry’s Aaran Gessic, 3-1, and before that he decisioned Bret Yutzy of Plain City Jonathan Alder, 3-1. In his first match, Hagan pinned Miami Trace’s Bryson Laytart in 5:47 to claim victory. “My last three matches were close, (but) I handled (my opponents) except in the finals,” Hagan said. “I couldn’t finish any of them, but I finally scored at the end and that saved me from overtime. I had beaten Moore at the state duals, too. It was a great feeling.” His coach, former state qualifier from Waite and two-time NCAA Division II champion Antonio Guerra, credits Hagan for performing best when everything is on the line in close matches. “It’s definitely a little nerve-racking,” Guerra said. “Nate is very hard to take down. I don’t think he was taken down the whole tournament. He’s typically in control of his match. “For Nate, it’s always first place or bust. He’s a huge competitor. As the pres-

sure builds, he thrives. The bigger the stage, the better he does. He shines when the lights come on. On the biggest stage, he knows it’s time to perform. He likes to put on a show.” Hagan is the first to admit he used his bad fortunate last year as motivation. “It stuck with me,” Hagan said. “I thought about it before I went to practice and did my workouts. It pushed me to work harder.” Hagan, whose parents, Chuck and Jennifer (Hernandez) graduated from Waite in 1988, is proud of his east side roots. “I take some pride,” Hagan said. “That’s where my parents grew up. A lot of people over there know me and support me.” His cousin, Jose Compos, wrestled for the Indians this season, which he said was nice to see because wrestling had been missing for a few years at Waite because of budget cuts. “It’s great to see wrestling back in the City League,” Hagan said. It wasn’t a great season for only Hagan, it was also a great season for his teammates. Central finished third with 95 points and set several school records. Under Guerra’s tutelage, the Irish had nine state qualifiers, five state placers, three wrestlers advance to the finals, and two won a state championship. Alex Mossing finished first at 152, Josh Mossing was second at 138, Josh Venia came in third at 106 and J’Quan Fisher, a standout linebacker for the football team, was fifth in the heavyweight division. “The guys have really come together as a family,” said Guerra, who teaches science at the high school. “Every day they have to battle — they don’t get any breaks. They grind it out. And you see the camaraderie — they really came together in the last few months. It boils down to the kids, and they work hard.” At this point, Hagan, who finished seventh at 120 two years ago, will continue to put the work at practice and in workouts. He plans to spend a lot of time in the weight room and will compete in offseason tournaments, including the prestigious Disney Duals in Orlando over the summer.

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Oak Harbor divers make mark at state By Yaneek Smith and J. Patrick Eaken sports@presspublications.com It turns out that third time was the charm for Oak Harbor diver Bryce Buderer. After advancing to the Division II state meet in each of the last two seasons, the Rocket did one better by placing 10th at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. It was an especially sweet accomplishment for Buderer, who was competing in his final diving event. But it wasn’t just him. Teammate Cooper Hicks, a sophomore, finished eighth at state, a year after advancing to Canton but failing to place, just like Buderer. Hicks actually trailed Buderer, 160.45 to 157.75 after the preliminaries, and the two were tied at 245.9 after advancing to the semifinals. In the finals, Hicks edged Buderer with a score of 335.25 to 328.40. Buderer was happy for both he and Hicks, and had high praise for his diving coach, Ryan Nuhfer. “It was a great season,” Buderer said. “I was glad to have Coach Nuhfer come back for a third year in a row and coach us. He has taught us a lot and he really inspired me to do well. He was a diver himself, and it was great to have someone to look up to. “Overall, the diving went really well. Cooper and I took turns winning the meets. We both pushed each other to do better in practices and the meets. As an Oak Harbor diver, it was great to go to state three years in a row and to end my senior year as an All-Ohio diver and to place 10th in the state. I couldn’t be happier. “This year, I learned new dives that helped me to do better at state and I mainly focused on my board work. As our coach said to me, ‘The dives will come natural but it all comes down to the board work.’ So I think him for that.” Coach Andrea Sorg was more than pleased with Buderer and Hicks’ performances. “Last year, Bryce finished 21st and Cooper was 23rd at state,” Sorg said. “We, of course, had high hopes for them to return this year. Finishing eighth and 10th far surpassed anyone’s expectations. Bryce and Cooper pushed one another in practice and competitions this year. They were often each other’s best competitor. And they were the difference between us winning some meets.” Hicks finished third at both districts and sectionals and Buderer was sixth at districts and finished first at sectionals.

Cook places in top third at state It was a special way to finish off a great career. With her score of 511 last weekend at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl, Eastwood senior Hannah Cook finished 33rd out of 102 bowlers at the Division II state tournament. Cook bowled a 158-161-192 to finish her prep career, one that saw help the Eagles win four league titles while dominating competition. In fact, Eastwood had a streak of 59 consecutive victories that was only recently snapped. “It’s been a fantastic (run),” Cook said. “Not many athletes can say that they went four years with only three losses. My goal every year was to get to state and it was overwhelming that I made it this year. “I put in hours of practice with my coach during the week and I practiced on

Oak Harbor state placer Bryce Buderer during a dive with the team this season. (Submitted photo) the lanes Friday night to get a feel for the conditions and the atmosphere. I did my best dealing with the nerves of being at state.” Cook had a 175.6 average, a high game of 234 was a medalist in three matches this season, and she earned first team honors in the Northern Ohio Buckeye Conference and the Northwest Ohio Bowling Conference tournament. She earned first team honors in the NOBC her junior season, too. Eastwood coach Jay Young, who’s been with the program since its inception eight years ago, says Cook has unique abilities that help her exceed on the lanes. “Physically, she throws a much more powerful ball,” Young said. “She’s more focused and is mentally tougher. If she was a freshman and things weren’t going well, she’d get down a little. But it’s different now.” In those eight years, Young’s teams have won the league title every year. He also credits this year’s group with having a 3.78 grade-point average. “It’s something I’m very proud of,” Young said. Young, who is an assistant with the softball team that advanced to the Division III state tournament last spring, has a daughter, Makayla, who currently bowls at Bowling Green State University for a team currently ranked 14th in the nation. “He is an awesome coach who is extremely knowledgeable and talented himself,” Cook said. “He is an amazing coach with his talent and knowledge of the game and he’s molded me into the bowler I am today.” Young’s high point as a bowling coach came in 2009 when he led Eastwood to the state championship. “I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by some great kids.” For many, bowling is a leisure activity, but for hard core bowlers, the sport is more about technique and fundamentals. “Bowling has become a technical and scientific sport,” Young said. “There are different kinds of bowling balls, different oil patterns and distances. Understanding that is something our kids have the advantage of. The kids buy into that and they understand the intricacies. Hannah is starting to understand that. “The ball is coming in on an axis.

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There is a tilt on the ball. (The ball) is entering the top pin on an angle that is more conducive to knocking down more pins. The idea is to get the ball hooking into the pins. It’s the most efficient way to get strikes.” “It’s a game of angles,” Cook said. “When you throw the hook, it brings the ball into the pocket with a better angle to get a strike.”

Antonacci transfers Shelby Antonacci, a former high school star at Lake High School, is transferring to Owens Community College to play soccer after a year on the NCAA Division I University of Toledo women’s soccer team. Antonacci, who was UT’s third leading goal scorer as a freshman, had 77 goals and 48 assists in her four-year career at Lake. She holds several goals scored, assist and points record there. As a senior, Antonacci had 21 goals and 11 assists. She also tallied 25 goals and eight assists as a junior, 14 goals and 12 assists as a sophomore and 17 goals and 17 assists as a freshman. She earned second team All-Ohio, first team all-district and first team All-Northern Buckeye Conference honors her final three years. She was also a three-time NBC Player of the Year, although one of those years she earned Co-POY honors along with former Express two-year starter (2012-13) Taylor Avers of Woodmore. (— from Nick Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information)

DeStazio honored Genoa girls basketball coach Mike DeStazio was honored by the Woodmore school board for getting his 200th career win. DeStazio is a Woodmore school board member who earned most of his victories as the former coach of the Lady Wildcats’ girls’ basketball team. Coaches came into play in two other agenda items during the February school board meeting. Brad Sander announced this will be his last season coaching the Woodmore boys’ basketball team. Also, Leah Williams, John Williams, and several students expressed their support for Woodmore’s football coaches, who are facing possible litigation in a civil suit claiming a player was abused during a hazing incident.

Woodmore High School is seeking a new head coach of the varsity boys basketball program. Interested candidates should forward letter of interest, resume, and references to: Jim Kieper, Principal, Woodmore High School, 633 Fremont Street, Elmore, Ohio 43416; or via e-mail at jkieper@woodmoreschools.com. Deadline is Mar. 26. ********* The Independent Umpires Association in Oregon will conduct a class for anyone interested in becoming an umpire. The class will be on four consecutive Sundays beginning on Mar. 23 from 1-4 p.m. and is for anyone ages 16 and up. Contact John Meyers at jdm8619@aol.com or 419-4670519. ********* The Independent Umpires Association in Oregon will host the Sixth Annual Dusty Gloves Baseball Tournament Apr. 24-27 at the Oregon Recreation Complex and is open to ages U9-U14. Every team will play four games plus the championship based on a full field and weather permitting. Cost of this year’s tournament is $375 and includes balls, umpires, awards and gate fee for spectators. Contact Joe Miller at 419-376-6543 or visit www.dustygloves. com. ********* The Navarre Park Tennis Association will hold a youth tennis clinic at the East Toledo Family Center Mar. 20-21 from 5:307 p.m. The program is free and for youth ages 6-10. No prior experience is necessary. Rackets will be provided. Call Jodi Gross at 419-691-1429. ********* The former Luckey Youth Organization and Pemberville Baseball and Softball Association have consolidated into the Eastwood Baseball and Softball Association. Registration is open and continues through Mar. 10. After that, registrations include $10 late fee. Register at http://leaguelineup.com/eastwoodbsa and click on the link on the right hand side of the welcome page. The Eastwood League for boys and girls ages 5-6 cost $45, for the East Suburban League 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U girls fast pitch, cost is $55. For the Genoa Area Youth Baseball League 8U (kid/coach pitch), 10U, 12U, 14U cost is $55. Multiple child discounts available. ********* St. Mark Lutheran Church, 611 Woodville Rd., Toledo, will host its eighth annual golf scramble on June 1 starting at 1:30 p.m. at Chippewa Golf Course. The event is sponsored by the Luther League Youth of St. Mark and proceeds will help offset expenses for youth to participate in a mission trip this summer. Cost is $70. Call 419-691-3597 to register or for registration forms, which can be faxed to 419-691-8952 by May 20. ********* The Bill Blausey Sr. Memorial Golf Scramble hosted by the Solomon Lutheran School development committee will be Aug. 2 at Hidden Hills Golf Course. Cost is $55 per golfer. Call 419-849-3600. ********* The Solomon 5-“Kay” Run/Walk, held in honor of Key Nickelson’s retirement after 37 years teaching at Solomon Lutheran School, will be May 24 in Woodville. There will also be az one-mile Kid’s Fun Run. Register at the school website, www.solomon-lutheran-school.com and at www.runsignup.com. ********* The East Toledo Wrestling Club will hold a spaghetti dinner, auction, and reverse raffle on Apr. 5 at Millbury Firemen’s Hall. Contact Tom Moon at 419-6918520 or Jennifer Becker at 419-917-7520. Businesses can mail auction items or gift certificates to Attn: ETWC, 560 Quail East Dr., Oregon, OH 44616. ********* The Maumee Bay Bisons 8-and-under travel baseball team will hold tryouts Mar. 9 at 1 p.m. at StrikeZone Sports Training Center at the Great Eastern Shopping Center on Woodville Road in Northwood. Call 419-260-6030.

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Tournament brought opportunity for Eagles’ cagers By Mark Griffin and J. Patrick Eaken sports@presspublications.com Eastwood’s heartbreaking loss to Rossford near the end of the regular season wasn’t exactly the way Eagles’ coach Matt Routson wanted to head into the sectional tournament. Add to that, another heartbreaking loss in Thursday night’s district semifinal. The Eagles were riding a five-game win streak, but the Bulldogs hit a shot with one second left to hand Eastwood a 50-48 Northern Buckeye Conference loss. The Eagles finished 10-4 in the NBC after routing Fostoria (2-19, 0-14), 77-33, in their final regular season game. But, the Eagles (18-7) found renewed life in the tournament until losing to defensive-minded Colonel Crawford (19-5), 42-36, in a Division III district semifinal at Ashland University Thursday night. To get there, Eastwood defeated Margaretta (14-10), 61-44, in a sectional final at Oak Harbor. Senior guard Jake Schmeltz scored 21 points, including three goals from behind the arc and was 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Grant Peters had 18 points and Tim Hoodlebrink added 13. It was Eastwood’s first sectional championship in more than three years. In the semifinal, Schmeltz had two treys and scored 20 points in the Eagle’s 54-47 victory over Collins Western Reserve, a member of the Firelands Conference (1111). Peters had eight fourth quarter points as the Eagles pulled away in the fourth quarter. But against Colonel Crawford, Schmeltz scored just five points and only one Eagle, Michael Flipse, reached double figures with 11. The Eagles were up two at halftime, but were outscored 30-22 the second half. All along, the Eagles were looking forward to the D-III tournament — a step down from last year, leaving an even better opportunity for the team to get more championships. Routson believed close games during the regular season prepared the Eagles for the tournament. “The (Rossford) game was important for us to win,” Routson said, “but in the

Eastwood senior guard Jordan Faykosh (40) looks down court to senior post Grant Peters (2) as senior post Steve Bradley (14) trails in the Eagles’ 73-26 win over visiting Otsego. (Press photo by Lee Welch/ Family Photo Group.com) grand scheme it didn’t mean a whole lot. If we would have won, we would have been tied for second (in the NBC). We tried to focus on it being like a tournament game. Rossford (15-7, 12-2) is a really well-coached team playing really well. Unfortunately, we didn’t play very well in the second and third quarter. It’s frustrating for our kids but we talked about, let’s learn from this so when we’re in the tournament, we can overcome this situation.” The Eagles lost two other games near the final buzzer this season. They lost to Lake, 52-49, in December and lost to Otsego, 63-60, earlier this month. Eastwood also handed sixth-ranked Lake (21-2, 13-1) its only regular season loss this season. In the sectional, playing at Oak Harbor also helped, Routson said, because Eastwood played in that gym during the regular season. And, he said, dropping down a division

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definitely gave the Eagles a boost. “We have some tough matchups. Last year we were in the sectional with Defiance, Bowling Green, Wauseon — schools that are bigger than us and really good basketball programs. Last year’s sectional had four or five teams that represented the champion of their league. This one was difficult, but the schools are similar to us in size and ability.” Routson said this year’s senior class had been eager to break its tournament losing streak and continue advancing. “One of our goals was to win a sectional title. We have a good group of kids who have worked hard. We have a great senior class and good underclassmen who have played well for us. It was nice to get a couple more wins under our belt and do something special for our program,” Routson said.

Eastwood’s starting lineup consisted of four seniors and one junior, Hoodlebrink. Schmeltz, who had 22 points in the loss to Rossford, led the team in scoring (19.4 pts.) and steals (2 steals) and averages more than four assists a game. “Jake’s been extremely unselfish this year and still is able to score for us,” Routson said. “His focus has really been the team’s success. He’s doing a great job being a leader on the court and being positive with everybody. In that regard, he’s done a tremendous job this year.” Eastwood’s three big men, 6-foot-5 seniors Grant Peters and Steven Bradley and 6-4 backup Zach Jacoby, all shot better than 60 percent from the field. The Eagles were shooting 56 percent as a team before shooting 32 percent in that loss to Rossford. Peters averaged 12.8 points and a teamhigh 6.8 rebounds, while Bradley averaged 7.3 points and four rebounds. “Grant gets better every time he hits the court,” Routson said. “He’s a fantastic kid to coach and he’s been a leader for us as well. Offensively, he’s done a great job. Steven Bradley plays a big role in scoring, but he defends well. He’s so long that he can defend the post and the perimeter. We will put him on the other team’s (best) shooter; defensively, he’s done a fantastic job for us.” Senior point guard Michael Flipse averaged 4.2 assists per game and had a twoto-one assist-to-turnover ratio. “He distributes and scores when we need him,” Routson said. Hoodlebrink averaged just five points a game but did a lot of the little things, according to Routson. “He’s an extremely athletic kid who fills a stat sheet,” the coach said. “He’s averaging four rebounds and almost two steals a game. He does a little bit of everything on the court. He’s really our go-to defender. We put him on their best offensive guard.” Jacoby averaged 7.5 points and five rebounds while backing up Peters and Bradley. “It’s nice to start two 6-5 kids and bring another one off the bench,” Routson said. “Zach rebounds well for us. If the other two get in foul trouble, he picks up right where they left off.”

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Sunday School 8:30am Sunday Worship 9:45 am Contemporary Service Saturday 5:00 pm

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Sunday School 9:15 am Worship 10:30 am Ramp & Elevator

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Don’t Hide Your Light under a Basket! Invite your friends and future friends to worship & experience the joy of fellowship with you. With rates as low as $8.25 per week (Suburban) or $9.50 per week (Metro), you can be listed in The Press Church Directory. Call us at 836-2221 or 1-800-300-6158.

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1930 Bradner Rd./Corner of Woodville & Bradner Rds. 419-836-8986 Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday worship:10:00 am Wed. 7:30 p.m. Pastor Robert Noble Every 2nd Sun. 10:00 am Praise Service

Elmore Trinity Lutheran Church Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 412 Fremont St. 419-862-3461 Stephen Lutz, Pastor

Worship 8 am - 10:45 am Sunday School - 9:30 am

Sunday worship - 8am & 10:30am Wednesday worship - 7:30pm Sunday School for all ages 9:15am

Solomon Lutheran Church and School 305 W. Main St. 419-849-3600 Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30 am Sunday School 9:20 am Pastor Kristina Ahlman School Open Enrollment-Nursery thru 6th grade

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end up being good for us in one way or another? For example, many people fear certain social interactions, and yet when they actually take the plunge, they readily admit that there was nothing to fear and much to look forward to. And although we naturally fear the unknown, perhaps we ought to greet it with more enthusiasm, and less fear, the way children so often do. To the pure all things are pure, but to the corrupt and unbelieving nothing is pure; their very minds and consciences are corrupted. R.S.V. Titus 1:15

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Have you ever noticed that young children will sometimes respond to scary things by first running and screaming, and then laughing? Often, their first impulse is to make a game out of being scared, and surprisingly, they seem to genuinely enjoy the experience. However, the older we get, the more likely we are to seemingly cower in some dark corner or to want to utterly destroy the big, bad monster. Perhaps there is some deeper wisdom in the child’s response. And perhaps, those monsters that we fear are really things with which we should make friends. How often do we fear things that

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536 W. Yeasting 1 floor, 4 bedrms. $123,000

Lots & Land 457 Clubhouse Reno Beach 5-Lots $5,500.

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8750 Cedar Point 3 Bed, 2 Ponds, 5 Acres $279,500

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1966 Burr 3 Bed, 2 full Baths $59,900

451 Haley Dr. 4 Bed $227,500

3475 Piper Dr. NEW PRICE! 3 Bed $134,000

4262 Morning Dove 3 Bed, Inground Pool $204,900

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154 Farnstead 3 Bed $105,000

512 Valleywood Dr. 4 Bed, NEW PRICE $29,000

109 Cedar Ct. Twinplex, Investment $109,900

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

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Woodville, Nice, 3-bedroom, mud room with washer&drier hook-up, One Bath, Appliances, Garage, No Pets, Deposit Required, $660/month. 419-849-3963.

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Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes and apartments available. 419-472-0550 for more information. Toledo area. Section 8 OK. The House Stop, LLC Elmore, 3-bedroom, basement, A/C, stove, w/d hookup, no smoking/pets, $675 plus deposit. 419-862-2832

GENOA 1 Bedroom Lower $390/mo. each, +utilities/deposit, no pets. 419-862-2000 Northwood, 1913 Woodmore Street, 3-bedroom, $550/mo. S & D, no pets 419-691-8404

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Northwood and Oregon Industrial Openings We are recruiting for entry level assembly and manufacturing jobs. Great Opportunity for long and short term positions. Pay rate is $8.00 per hour. 2nd and 3rd shift openings available. Drug and Bkg checks will be conducted. HS Diploma or GED is required. Call MANPOWER for appointment and mention this ad. 419-893-4413

Organist needed for Lutheran congregation for 9:30 am Sunday service. Please send resume and letter of interest to: kjallred@bex.net or call 419-3516178 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. Retired? Looking for part time driving? MTS has casual lanes available Apply: mtstrans.com 800-7480192 SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number. Seeking HVAC Commercial Service Technician, Minimum 5 years experience, Wojo's Heating and Air Conditioning, Send resume to Tom at WojosHeating.com, 419-693-3220 Shared Legacy Farms CSA seeks local Bin Washer, 5-6 hr/wk, June 1st to mid-October, hand-washing our CSA boxes. Involves two shifts, working early Wed AM and your choice of time Fri or Sat. Compensated w/vegetable & fruit share from our CSA. Email your interest to slfarms2@gmail.com. Shared Legacy Farms CSA, Elmore, seeking local Harvest Assts, 5 hr/wk, on Mon, 4-9 PM, beginning June 2 for 19 weeks, harvesting and packing produce into our CSA boxes. Compensated w/vegetable & fruit share from our CSA. Email letter of interest to slfarms2@gmail.com. To view job description visit website www.sharedlegacyfarms.com. Summer paid Communications Internship. Agricultural background preferred but not required. Submit cover letter and resume to: Farm Bureau, 109 Portage Street, Woodville OH 43469. The Genoa Big Dipper is accepting applications for the position of Day Shift Manager, on Sat. March 15th from 1pm-3pm. 601 Washington St., Genoa, Ohio. Hours are Mon.Fri. 10am to 4pm. Prospective applicants must be at least 21 years old, have experience in food service operation, be able to oversee and direct worker's duties. Must be able to understand and comply with Health Dept. safe food handling requirements. Must have good customer relations skills. Wages dependent on experience and performance. Position is seasonal from April to September.

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YOU LUCKY DOG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Wednesday mornings and afternoons and every other Thursday - times are flexible Our pooches are in need of play/socializing time volunteers. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy a Rescue dog while they are waiting for their forever home. Please call to set up a time to visit us and meet our rescues. There is minimal "housework" involved. WOOF You Lucky Dog, Inc 419-691-1375 youluckydogrescue.com

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Doing Daycare in my Northwood home, transportation available and am very reasonable. Can work AM or PM. Also do elderly care and housekeeping. Call Lori 419-6911275 Leave message.

Experienced IT Professional looking for FT work, college degree with management experience. Please call 419-350-3132 Handy Man looking for Work Home repairs, Painting, Concrete, Plumbing, Siding, Windows, Gas Lines, Sub pumps. 24 years experience and fully insured. 419-307-0548 Honest, Dependable, Experienced Caregiver, Giving TLC, Excellent References, Full/Part-time 419-836-9723 or 419-269-5402 I do elderly care-home assistance , part-time. References upon request. 419-836-5293 I will work any shift. Reliable transportation. Any hours, any days. I am willing to do most any kind of work. 419-559-9235. TLC, does your loved one need quality care? 20 years experience caring for elderly, CHHA, CR/PN, Leave message for Helen 419-5429619 or 330-759-6814

Child care in my Millbury home, with references, non-smoking, free meals, CPR Certified, lots of TLC. 419-836-7672. Former nanny has openings (newborn-3 years) in my Oregon home. Offering fun, education, lots of love, first aid & CPR. 419-972-7109

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HOUSEKEEPING The Manor at Perrysburg is looking for housekeeping persons for Full & Part time hours. The person must be dependable and reliable and have long term care experience. Must pass a drug test and background check. If interested please apply at:

I'm trying to reach the lady who helped me on April 1, 2012 when I had a bad fall at Kroger on Navarre Avenue. You stayed with me a long time until the supervisor came. Would you please call me at 419-693-6038? Thank you again for the concern and kindness you gave me! Shirley

Drivers: Hiring CDL-A. Home Daily! Run 5 Days per week. Excellent Benefits, Employee Owned Company. McComb, OH area. Free retirement; CDL-A req. Call 877-600-2121

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

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House Cleaning. Do you love to clean? Do you like to have evenings and weekends off? We provide all supplies and company car. We just need you! For more information call 419-873-0948, M-F, 9-4. EOE

ED ADKINS TOTAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES New Work, Renovations, Repairs, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Garages, Concrete & Masonry Work. 419-304-8113 Anytime

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Helena Chemical Company is looking for experienced Truck Drivers for Seasonal Work (6 to 8 weeks). This position will make deliveries, load and unload product, utilize a forklift, and perform General Warehouse Duties. Class A CDL and the ability to operate a Forklift required. Pre-employment Drug Screen required. Must be 21 years of age. For consideration please call 419-855-7778 and have resume available.

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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"

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Jake's Drywall We service Northwest Ohio. No job is too big or too small. 20 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 419-360-3522

Supported Living Provider Luther Home of Mercy, a facility located in Williston, Ohio has homes throughout Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties. LHM is accepting application for part time and casual employees to assist adults with Developmental Disability in our Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, and Fremont homes. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: HS Diploma or GED, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licenses with reliable transportation for transporting, and be able to pass a drug test and BCI check. If interested, send resume to Luther Home of Mercy/Director of Human Resources, 5810 N. Main St., P.O. Box 187, Williston, Ohio, 43468 or apply online at www.lutherhome.org. EOE

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Lake Township Trustees are accepting applications for (1) full-time cemetery worker. Applications & job description are available at the Township Hall. Pay range is $13.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on experience. Applications due by March 14, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. E. Mark Hummer, Administrator Lake Twp. Trustees 29795 Cummings Rd., Millbury, OH 43447

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Rummage Sale Dunberger Post 4925 Pickle Road, Oregon March 12-14 (9am-4pm) March 15 (9am-noon)

GARAGE / BAKE SALE Saturday March 29 (8am-3pm) Gibsonburg American Legion Hall 300 S. Main Street Vendors wanted, $6 for 8ft table Call Marianne 419-855-4190 or Julie 419-637-7012 Lunch Available

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

Ken Belkofer, Auctioneer

BAUMANN AUTO GROUP GENOA

Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions Live music as well as DJ services Chris Brown 419-345-9067 www.ccacb.com

5 Garden Rakes and 1 Snow Shovel, $15. Call 419-836-9754.

white, almost brand new, only used 3 months, Model: HMV 1630, 1.6 cubic feet of cooking space, front vent, dimensions: 29 7/8â&#x20AC;? wide, 16 1/2â&#x20AC;? tall, 15â&#x20AC;? deep. Call 419-346-0621

Charter Bus Travel Party Sunday, March 16, 2014 Ramada Inn - Exit 13 Ohio Turnpike 1:30-4:00pm - Free! Free! New Fliers available!!

FREE-You Haul! Large corner TV cabinet, 2-Pc, walnut, no scratches, purchased from Samson's 12 yrs. ago- 419691-3441

Giving Piano Lessons, 30 years experience, taking students. Call 419-902-9544 Piano and theory lessons. Call Chris Brown at 419-345-9067

9 Assorted Grout Trowels & Plaster, Cement Stirrer. $50.00 Call 419260-8174 Cabbage Patch Dolls $5 each and other Collectibles. 419-855-7038. Door Weather Strip. Universal Door Jamb. 36â&#x20AC;? standard. Never used, still in wrapper. $5. 36â&#x20AC;? wide roll of packing paper, $5. Call 419836-9754.

2 French Provincial End Tables. Leather styled inlay top. Early 1960's vintage. $60.00. 419-836-9754

Evelyn's Excursions 877-771-4401 419-737-2055

Haier 1100 watt over-the-range microwave

Misc. Furniture. Cloth Rocking Chair, medium brown, barely used, $25. Two Retro Lamps from early 1960's, $20 each, Call 419-8369754.

Fertilizer Spreader, $5.00. 419-836-9754.

Call

Hutch, light wood, good condition, $50. Call 419-691-4762 Old Kerosene Heater. Looks antique. $5. Call 419-836-9754. Reclining Lift Chair, Blue, $400.00. 419-265-0177 Reliance Propane Tank, Weight 18.5lbs. $15.00. Call 419-836-9754

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NEW

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MSRP $20,735

Lease for $139* per mo.

*Lease is for 39 months with $2,499 due at signing. 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & document fees extra. With Ally S or A Tier credit approval. Offer ends March 17, 2014. (Auto Show rebate, residency restrictions apply).

NEW

2014 FORD FUSION SE Auto, Full Power

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0% % Available for 60 months Plus $500 Cash Back Available!

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mo. x 36 mo. $1,990 due at signing

*Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. **Lease is for 36 months, 10,500 miles per year (15 cents every mile thereafter). Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends March 31, 2014.

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2014 FORD TAURUS SEL MSRP NOW Lease for $265**

0% % Available for 60 months Plus $1,250 Cash Back Available!

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*Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. **Lease is for 36 months, 10,500 miles per year (20 cents every mile thereafter). Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends March 31, 2014.

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$26,445 $22,350*

2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

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*Lease is for 36 months with $3,529 due at signing. 12,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & document fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends March 17, 2014. **Price includes all rebates and incentives (Auto Show rebate residency restrictions apply). Plus tax, title, license & document fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends March 17, 2014.

2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

All Star Edition, Double Cab, 4WD

MSRP $40,220 Lease for $299* per mo.

*Lease is for 36 months with $3,339 due at signing. 12,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & document fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends March 17, 2014. (Auto Show rebate, residency restrictions apply).

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mo. x 24 mo. $1,990 due at signing

*Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. **Lease is for 24 months, 10,500 miles per year (15 cents every mile thereafter). Ford Rebate included. Ford financing required. Security deposit required, plus tax, title, license & documents fees extra. With approved credit. Offer ends March 31, 2014.

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2010 GMC Terrain SLE 2011 Chevy Malibu LTZ #FC40176

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2003 Ford Thunderbird #F3706A

2003 Ford F-150 Lariat SC

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2013 Chevy Malibu LS

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2014 Chevy Impala LS

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2012 Chevy Silverado 1500LT

2013 Chevy Equinox LS #FC3350

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VILLAGE OF WOODVILLE IS SEEKING UTILITIES WORKER Immediate opening for a part-time utilities worker, Ohio driver’s license required; weekends and holidays will be required for this position. Pay and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience. Applications for this position may be obtained at the Municipal Building, 530 Lime Street between 9am – 4pm and must be returned by 4pm, March 21, 2014. Questions may be directed to Village Administrator, Keith Kruse at 419-849-3031.

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CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat & Sun, Mar. 22 & 23, 2014 (NOTE: 4th weekend in March)

Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds - Fremont, OH Saturday - 9:37 am: Farm, Const., Large Equipment Sunday - 9:37 am: Lawn & Garden; Landscaping; Building Materials; Shop Tools; Golf Carts; ATVs; Misc

Consignments Wanted: Call 419-547-7777

DARNELL PAINTING LIQUIDATION 325 N. Westwood Avenue, Toledo Saturday, March 15th at 10:00 am

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.

Complete liquidation of painting equipment, shovels, scaffolding, volume amounts of tools, ladders, tool boxes, furniture, slot machines, pool table, compressors, sprayers, vans, 4 seater Kawasaki Mule, bass fishing boat & so much more! Running 2 Rings! Call for brochure or visit www.amlinauctions.com

Auctioneers Jack Amlin, CAI, AARE & Greg Zielinski 419-867-7653

NOTICE: Consignments will be received Fri. March 14th thru Wed. March 19th at the Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds from 9-6 pm daily. NO Consignments taken on Thursday, Friday or Days of Auction Last year’s auction sold over 5,600 lots with over 2,700 registered bidders buying from 4 auction rings on Saturday and 5 auction rings on Sunday. Watch the Web for listings, photos, terms & conditions

WM BAKER & KEN BONNIGSON, CAI Asst. Auctioneers: Dean A. Smith, Robert Carpenter, Fred Wolff, Andy Kluding, Todd Schling

Office: 1570 W. McPherson Hwy., Clyde, OH

www.bakerbonnigson.com - 419-547-7777

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Operated By Mark Wells

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- Now Offering special prices on tires & batteries. 21270 SR 579 Williston

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Carpet Cleaning

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Electrical Contractor

SCHNEIDER SONS’ ELECTRIC CORP. Whole House Generators Licensed & Insured New & Old Homewiring Specialists 1556 Oak St/At Oakdale Toledo, OH 43605

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Excavating

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Plumbing

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Got Junk & Garbage? We do: Clean Ups/Clean Outs

Hauling Call Us! •Dirt •Stone •Debris •Cars •Equipment •Trucks

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painting, plumbing, decks, drywall repair, electrical

Call Dave @ (419) 266-5793

Plumbing

Electrical, Paneling, Concrete, Roofing, Drywall, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Floors, Decks, Tile, Porch, Additions, Dormers –– Free Estimates –– Lawn Care

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New or Replace Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, Pole Barns, Porches, Stamped & Color Concrete Brick & Block work etc.

Veterans & Senior Citizens’ Discounts Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured

Mike Halka

419-350-8662 Oregon, OH

KELLER CONCRETE INC. Tear Out & Replace Concrete, Driveways, Patios, Porches, Pads, Sidewalks & Stamped/Colored Concrete ** Quality & Affordable Work **

Insured & Bonded — FREE ESTIMATES — BOBCAT SERVICES AVAILABLE

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Roofing

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BLUE LINE ROOFING

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Licensed & Insured Since 1964

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Serving the area for over 50 years

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Storage

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MAUMEE BAY SELF STORAGE 7640 Jerusalem Road (Rt 2) (419)836-4000 Multi-sized Units - Outside storage Security fence - 7 day access “We make every effort to accommodate YOU.”

Ask About Our Free Gutter System Repair Specialist Licensed & Insured For a Free Estimate Call or Text Jim or Gary at 419-392-5026 “Quality From Our Family to Yours!”

Call An Expert for those big jobs

Remodeling

ED ADKINS TOTAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES New Work, Renovations, Repairs, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Garages, Concrete & Masonry Work 419-304-8113 Anytime

Musser

Restoration & Remodeling, Inc

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Roofing

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Concrete

A.A. COLLINS CONSTRUCTION & RENTAL PROPERTIES

This is from Bill (Catfish) Fouke bait store on St. Rt.2. We will be selling some items individually for the fishermen that only need a couple of items and some in large lots.

419-322-5891

BOBCAT SERVICES We can work directly with your Insurance Company

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Interior / Exterior

419-691-7958

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If You’re an Expert and want to get involved... CALL 836-2221. Deadline: 11 a.m. Thursday

Hauling

WEEKEND DELIVERIES •Stone & Dirt Hauling •Bobcat Service •Demolition & Hauling •Concrete Removal

Public Auction Complete Fishing Tackle Store Sale March 15th @ 10:00 AM Jerusalem Township Firehall 9501 Jerusalem Rd. (St. Rt. 2), Curtice, Ohio 43412 (Will be held inside)

PREFERRED CONTRACTOR • Better than the typical A+ BBB rated contractor. We have a clean record. Call BBB at 419-531-3116. Check on all contractors. RECENTLY CHOSEN TO INSTALL ROOFS FOR OWENS CORNING PRESIDENT & COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION PRESIDENT BECAUSE OF OUR EXCELLENT REPUTATION

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lively issue of The Press is full of news, informa3 Each tion and features from 20 towns and their surrounding areas in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties. More than 475 businesses and individuals use The Press each week to sell goods and services. For more information, call the classified department.

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

Needs a good home, 1Â˝ yr. old loving male lap cat. Litter, box and food included. 419-855-7025

Storage Cabinet, plastic, 69â&#x20AC;? high x 30â&#x20AC;? wide x 17 1/2â&#x20AC;? deep. Double doors, 4 shelves. $90. Call 419-8369754.

Puppy pads or Kitty carpets $5.00/ea. 419-698-8522

Mag, 17â&#x20AC;? Flat Square Tube Monitor (15.9â&#x20AC;?VS) Still in Box, Never used. $40.00. 419-836-9754 VCR LX1 $10, Computer Speakers Harman/Kardon HK-198 $10. Call 419-836-9754.

BANJO

White female and gray male chinchillas with huge, cage/accessories. Must be sold together. $300. 419290-4358. YOU LUCKY DOG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Wednesday mornings and afternoons and every other Thursday - times are flexible Our pooches are in need of play/socializing time volunteers. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy a Rescue dog while they are waiting for their forever home. Please call to set up a time to visit us and meet our rescues. There is minimal "housework" involved. WOOF You Lucky Dog, Inc 419-691-1375 youluckydogrescue.com

LOST FROM BARN FIRE ON 3/1 Corduroy/Seaman Decant/Yondota Area Banjo here is looking for a family to call his very own. He is about a year old and is a playful boy looking for a moderately active home. He has been patiently waiting at the shelter for several weeks to find a home. He came into the Lucas County Canine Care & Control (FKA the Lucas County Dog Warden) as an owner surrender, and he along with 50+ other lovable canines are all looking to share their love with a new family. Come meet them today at 410 S Erie St Toledo, 419-213-2800, open MonFri 11-7, Sat & Sun 11-5. If you are missing a dog please come and walk through the kennels. Impounded as well as adoptable dogs can be viewed on PetHarbor.com. Stay up to date with all the exciting happenings at LCCC&C on FaceBook, and lucascountydogs.com. March 15th and 16th: Lick of the Irish O'doption Event, adoption fees are waived and try your luck at some games and crafts. 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.

Various hubcaps found near large pothole on Woodville Road near Sunoco Refinery and on the Anthony Wayne Trail at the Collingwood Road exit and entrance ramps over the last few months. For more info, call 419-389-4875 or 419836-2221 ext. 24.

1997 Olds Regency excellent runner, lots of extras, $2300 OBO 419691-6078

Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat (10-6pm) 419-244-2525.

2003 Dodge 2500 4x4, Quad Cab, 217k w/2010 Cargo King enclosed trailer. $12,000 OBO. Will separate. 605-516-0018

Lainey: spayed female calico, 10 years old, a little chunky. WE HOPE SHE IS JUST SCARED AND HIDING SOMEWHERE. WE LOVE HER SO MUCH AND JUST WANT HER HOME!

517-214-5857

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