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Chief Stanton to fight By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Jerusalem Township Fire Chief Harold Stanton said he will vigorously defend himself at a hearing next week against charges that he allowed someone from outside the fire department to assist personnel on a fire call on February 23. “I’m being blamed for something I didn’t do,” said Stanton, who has been part-time fire chief since 2008. “There’s a serious lack of evidence.” Township trustees at a meeting on Tuesday, March 5, agreed to suspend Stanton for allegedly permitting an individual who is not a member of the fire department to actively participate on emergency calls. “This action is potentially dangerous to the individual, significantly increases the township’s potential liability and violates Ohio law,” trustees stated in a letter to Stanton dated March 5. The letter states that trustees had, on several occasions, discussed the matter with Stanton. “The trustees have repeatedly instructed you not to permit individuals to assist the fire department during emergency situations unless they have been lawfully appointed Jerusalem Township firefighters,” states the letter. “You have failed to follow the instructions of the township trustees. Your conduct and failure to follow instructions constitutes misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, and misconduct in the performance of your official duties as chief of the Jerusalem Township Fire Department.” The final straw for trustees came on Feb. 23, when Stanton and township firefighters responded to a call of a house fire on Clubhouse Boulevard. Jim Gray, a former Jerusalem Township firefighter, showed up to assist firefighters at the scene, according to Stanton. “I did not ask Gray to assist us,” said Stanton. He believes his suspension may be politically motivated, since Gray is the brother of former Trustee Joe Gray, with whom Trustee Joe Kiss was often at odds when both served on the board. “I have trouble with where this is coming from. I don’t understand the whole thing,” said Stanton. He said trustees have told him before

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that individuals outside the department cannot assist in emergency calls. “I never invited him to fire scenes,” Stanton said of Gray. “He just showed up.” He said he had informed Gray in the past that trustees did not want him responding to calls. He said he thought the matter had been sufficiently addressed. But then Gray showed up at the house fire on Clubhouse Boulevard. Stanton said he did not see him. “We had a house going, fully involved, and I had a crew making entry into the building,” recalls Stanton. “As usual, with a volunteer fire department, out here in the sticks, we don’t have any hydrants or a ready water supply. So I’m concerned about water movement, resources coming on the scene, people doing their jobs, and making sure everyone is safe. Somewhere along the way, apparently, Gray supposedly pulled some hose behind me somewhere between two engines. How in the world could I police that? I’m one person. I can only do so many things at one time. So I’m giving orders and watching the safety of my firefighters on the scene so nobody ends up dead. Now I’m served with these papers, with no previous conversation about this - nobody called me to ask `Hey, did this happen?’ So now it all revolves around this hearing.” Stanton said he was disappointed that trustees held the March 5 meeting without notifying him of the pending charges. “I heard about it by accident. I showed up at the meeting, and I was notified that I was being suspended pending the hearing,” said Stanton. Trustee Joe Kiss said Stanton’s suspension has nothing to do with his stormy relationship with former Trustee Joe Gray. “This is all about people not following instructions and liability,” said Kiss. “The other trustees also support the suspension. I can’t do it on my own. I’m looking out for the interests of my firemen and my township. It’s not a personal thing.” Lucas County assistant prosecutor John Borell, the township’s attorney, said the disciplinary process of township firefighters is governed by Ohio statute. “All township firefighters that require discipline or termination are entitled to a hearing at the next regular township meeting,” he said. Stanton may bring an attorney to the hearing, and also examine witnesses and answer charges against him, said Borell. “Then trustees make a decision. If Stanton disagrees with the decision, he can appeal it to the court of common pleas,” said Borell. Stanton said Gray is expected to show up at the hearing to support his claim he was unaware Gray was at the scene of the house fire. He said witnesses will also be there to back him up. “I don’t expect a favorable outcome. I would like the citizens to be there to hear the story. I want this out in the open,” said Stanton. “I’ve made mistakes before. If I had done it, I’d own up to it. I’m a big boy. But I didn’t do anything wrong.”

Andrew Winckles and Christy MesarosWinckles at their Birmingham home. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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Finding roots in the city By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presswpublications.com When Dr. Christy Mesaros-Winckles and her husband, Andrew Winckles, a doctoral candidate, were looking for a home to buy, they knew just what they wanted…a sense of history and community. Last summer, they found just what they were looking for in the historic Birmingham district in East Toledo. Originally from Columbus, MesarosWinckles and her husband met while they were both students at Spring Arbor University, in Spring Arbor, Michigan. “We wanted a place to settle down and a place where we could both commute to different universities,” she explained. “My husband was originally from this area so it made sense for us.” The couple rented a home in Springfield Township for six years. MesarosWinckles completed her doctorate in Com-

munication Studies at Bowling Green State University. She is currently an assistant professor of English and communications at Sienna Heights University, in Adrian. Andrew completed his master’s degree in English at Eastern Michigan University and will complete his doctorate in English at Wayne State University in May. Although living in the suburbs was nice, it was also quite expensive for a young couple trying to pay off student loans. Mesaros-Winckles said both she and her husband yearned to own a home of their own in an area rich in history. “We told our realtor we wanted a home in either the Old West End or in Birmingham,” she said. “We both love history and we really wanted a sense of community. We had been going to the Birmingham Ethnic Festival for a few years and we always felt welcomed and at home in the area.” Of course, it didn’t hurt that both of them have Hungarian roots.

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“My great grandparents came from Hungary to Pennsylvania in the 20’s,” Mesaros-Winckles said. “My husband was born here, but his parents are with the Free Methodist Church and have been in Budapest, Hungary, for 10 years. Andrew went to an English speaking high school there.” Last fall, the couple closed on a home on Valentine Street. Demographically, the neighborhood is a healthy mix of both young and older people as well as blue collar and young professional workers. There are renters and proud home owners, which attracted them to the neighborhood. ‘There is a real sense of community here,” Mesaros-Winckles said. “When the weather is nice and if you sit on your porch everyone will come to talk to you. It was not that way in Springfield Township. Many people there were just very busy with their lives. Here, we have met so many nice people. I know most of my neighbors and many people who live on other streets around here. It is just a great place to live.” Mesaros-Winckles acknowledged there are a few issues in Birmingham, but, for the most part, she feels safe. “We have a security system, but you have to have that when you live in a city,” she said. “I feel safe in the neighborhood. There has been petty theft and some cars broken into, but everybody looks out for each other and we let people know what is going on. I am very impressed with the community organization and how people are trying to get the issues resolved.” The couple has jumped right in to help their adopted neighborhood. Mesaros-Winckles has joined the Birmingham Development Corporation and is a member of both the safety and housing committees. She is also interested in becoming involved with the community garden. “I feel a connection to Birmingham,” she said. “It is a nice community and it is a natural fit for us. It is not a wealthy area, but people do take care of their homes. When we were looking for homes on our street, we noticed every home that is occupied had flowers out. There is a lot of pride in

the neighborhood and people try to make it look nice. “ Mesaros-Winckles is so in love with the neighborhood that she is advising young couples looking to buy a home to look at Birmingham and at Toledo, in general. “The housing is really affordable and interest rates are low,” she said. “I encourage my friends to look in Toledo for homes. We wanted to be in the city and closer to the activities. Living here has allowed us to put money into other things like student loan debt. Look, you dream of owning a home and you can do it in a cost effective manner that allows you to not get into a hole you can’t dig out of.” Mesaros-Winckles said she is also hoping the city will offer incentives to those who would like to live in Toledo. “I would love to see the city have an incentive program for young professionals,” she said. “It would make a difference. There are cute homes in Toledo and there needs to be more awareness of it. The city spends a lot of time trying to get new business here, but you also need more people to move back in. Hopefully, word of mouth will get more people back into the city.”

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Genoa council cuts village police budget The police budget took the biggest hit when Genoa Village Council scrutinized details of the proposed 2013 budget. An estimated $30,000 was taken out of the capital improvements fund. “We’re not going to have a new car this year,” said Administrator Kevin Gladden. The department will also transfer its computer system coverage back to Liberty Consulting, the firm that services the other village computer systems. The police department recently upgraded its technology and had used another company, Gladden explained. However, there have been some occasional service and Internet issues, he said. So members of the finance committee decided it was best for the police department to return to the fold with the other departments and cut that added expense. Police Chief Bob Bratton, who returned recently to work part-time after breaking his right ankle days after Christmas, said he worked out the changes with the administration. His budget is slightly more than $480,000. He said the department may have to nurse one particular cruiser along through the year. “We have low mileage but we have had some issues with it. With some good maintenance and God willing, we should be able to make it to next year,” Bratton said of the

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vehicle. Bratton said he sacrificed the new car because he wanted to prevent cuts in the salary line items for now. “Cuts in the salaries hurt everybody,” the chief said. A review of the police and fire pension contributions also caused council to set some boundaries. “The committee decided to cap that at 10 percent,” Gladden said. The administrator said that the village matches employee contribution up to 10 percent. He said the current pension contribution figure is hovering somewhere now between 9 and 10 percent. “But from what they have said it could go up to about 11 percent here within the next three years,” Gladden said. Any amount above the cap will then be

the employee’s responsibility. Discussions on raises are on hold for now. “The money has been built into the budget, but they won’t get into really talking about it until April,” Gladden explained. Employee raises don’t come from one central fund. So council set aside 3 percent in various funds such as the water, sewer, electric and general funds to cover staffers under the direction of the respective offices. But that percentage amount is not guaranteed, Gladden noted. Raises for council, the police chief and administrator are not part of that package. “I don’t know about any raises coming down the line for those right now. I am not aware of any negotiations taking place for them,” he added. Council had a public hearing to review the final budget at 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the regular council meeting. No one from the public showed. The second reading of the budget then took place during the regular meeting. The third and final reading is set for March 18. By Ohio law, council must pass the budget by March 31. Two major projects in the budget include Phase 6 of the Northwest Storm Sewer Project and Phase 2 of the Washington Street reconstruction project. The village’s share runs about $400,000 for both projects combined. State Issue 2 funds will pick up the remainder of the costs.

Lake k-garten signups Lake Local Schools will conduct kindergarten screening April 11 and 12. To be eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall, a child must reside in the district and be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1. The screening will provide assessments of speech development, large and small motor skills, language skills and kindergarten readiness. In addition, each child will have vision and hearing tests. The process will take about 90 minutes and a parent/guardian must be present during the registration and screening. Screening appointments will be offered April 11 at 8 and 10 a.m., and 12:30, 2:45 and 5 p.m.; and April 12 at 8 and 10 a.m., and 12:30 and 2:45 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit www.lakeschools.org and click on “Buildings,” then “Lake Elementary,” then “LES Kindergarten Screening” and answer the scheduling questions. All children must be pre-registered. Sessions are limited to 12 children each. A confirmation letter will be sent advising of the date and time of the scheduled session. Those without Internet access may call Mrs. Alemino at 419-6616682 to request a registration form. Parents/guardians should bring the child’s birth certificate, current proof of residency (current gas or electric bill), the child’s Social Security card and custody papers, if applicable.

Woodville Cemetery Westwood Cemetery All arrangements including holders must be removed by March 15th. New arrangements may be displayed beginning April 1st. Arrangements are allowed only on the monuments. No glass or planting permitted. By order of Woodville Twp. Trustees, Lori Kepus, Fiscal Officer For cemetery info call 419-849-2492 or visit our website at woodvilletownship.org

The Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities is hosting a free developmental screening for children 0-3 on March 12 from 4 – 7 p.m. at their office in Oak Harbor. Residents who live in Ottawa County, have a child ages 0-3 and suspect that child has delays, including but not limited to speech, social, motor or cognitive, should call 567-262-3141 to set up an appointment to have their child screened. After the screening, families are invited to attend the Board’s open house to learn about it services along with partnering agencies. There will also be face painting and a make-it-take-it activity for children, featured artist, live music, refreshments and giveaways.

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Benton-Carroll-Salem School District will hold kindergarten registration and screening March 19, 20 and 21 at R.C. Waters Elementary. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by Sept. 30. All kindergarten students should be screened and registered to begin the school year. Parents and guardians should call the elementary school at 419-898-6219 to schedule an appointment. Appointment times are 8:15 -10:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:153:15 p.m. each day. Items to be brought to the appointment include the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, the child’s Social Security card, and custody papers, if applicable. Children should dress in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. A parent/guardian must be present with the child during the entire screening appointment. All parent information and registration forms will be completed at the screening session.

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The Friends of the Elmore Public Library are raffling off an Easter basket containing two framed watercolor paintings, a Jan Pugh pin, the book, “Images of America: Elmore and Genoa,” a packet of note cards with paintings of Elmore doorways by Justine Magsig, two hand-painted bookmarks, and assorted candy. Tickets are $1 each or six or $5 and are available at the library, 328 Toledo St. Call 419-862-2482.

‘Grease,’ The Musical Northwood to present Annie Get Your Gun Charlie Davenport (Scott Slater), Frank Butler (Josiah Fox), Annie Oakley (Chelsea Guadarrama) and Buffalo Bill Cody (Luke Laviolette) get ready to break into "There's No Business Like Show Business," one of the songs that will be performed in Northwood High School's production of "Annie Get Your Gun." Performances will be March 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm and March 17 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. Call 419-691-4651, ext 1534. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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Allen Twp. Williston Cemetery Clean-up Please remove all Winter Wreaths & Decorations by March 17th. New displays may be placed after March 22nd. Watch the paper and our website: www.allentownship.us for our annual Spring roadside bush pick-up, April 15th - 19th.

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Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce presents Prism awards By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com Area businesses, social service agencies, and schools were recognized Wednesday at the 20th annual Prism Awards ceremony sponsored by the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce. The General Excellence Award was presented to The Future Wave Salon, Navarre Avenue, Oregon, owned by Jodi and Lee Eckman, who’ve incorporated environmentally-friendly products and services into their business model. The salon collects blue jeans for Eco Erek to be used for insulation products and raise funds for Alliance for the Great Lakes. The Pioneer Award went to Marsh Funeral Homes, which has a long history of operating funeral homes in the villages of Luckey, Woodville, and Pemberville. Owned by Dave Marsh, the business was recently named an exclusive Veterans and Family Memorial Care Provider in Wood and Sandusky counties. Marsh also collects used phones for the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. The Horizon Award was won by Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio, Toledo., which was founded in 2008 by Jean Schoen, who had a family member contract cancer. She told the crowd that Cancer Connection “…is an example of community helping community.” The agency partners with businesses and organizations to offer financial assistance, nutrition assessment, holistic therapies, temporary housing, and donated medical equipment for cancer patients. More than 350 families have been assisted. The Best Practice Award was presented to Cardinal Stritch High School for its Science. Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine Initiative, which is designed to prepare students for jobs of the future. The Rev. Eric Schild, principal of Stritch, drew the biggest laugh of the night when he joked about losing out two years ago to the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Home, also in Oregon. “Thank God, tonight Jesus loves us more,” he quipped. He also thanked the businesses that are partnering with the school in the initiative. “It’s awesome to have the support of Oregon and surrounding community,” he said. The Community Partner Award went to BP-Husky Refining, which is nearing 10 million man-hours of work without a lost time injury at its refinery on Cedar Point Road in Oregon. In addition to refinery employees, Alan Clink, project and turn around manager, thanked local contractors and workers of the building trades. The refinery also provides more than $600,000 annually for

Front row: Sarah Beavers, Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce; Alan Clink, BP/Husky; Dave Marsh, Marsh Funeral Home; Jen Balogh, Jean Schoen, Crystal Abraham, Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio; Thom Ziems, Kevin Parkins, STEMM Initiative-Cardinal Stritch; Jodi Eckman, Terri Medere, Future Wave Salon. Back row: Roger Dodsworth, East Toledo Family Center-Person of the Year; John Szozda, The Press Newspapers; Larry Schaffer, Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber; Chrys Peterson, Prism emcee; Bill Myers, Myers Farms; Father Eric Schild, STEMM Initiative-Cardinal Stritch, and Lee Eckman, Future Wave Salon. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) charitable causes. The Community Improvement Award was presented to The Press. John Szozda, general manager, accepted the award and related the challenges of reporting on local government issues. Bill Myers, whose family has owned a farm in Oregon for more than a century, was presented a service award for a 100 Year Old Business. The farm has been utilizing windbreaks, no-till planting, and other conservation practices before they became popular. Roger Dodsworth, assistant director of the East Toledo Family Center, received a standing ovation for being awarded Person of the Year. He is credited with rejuvenating youth and sports programs at the center, where he has worked for 29 years. He told the crowd of a time in his life when “I was down and out myself and looked to the family center for help.” “All it takes is people,” he said. “People helping people.” About 200 persons attended the awards ceremony held at the Sunrise Park & Banquet Center in Millbury. Chrys Peterson, a news anchor for WTOL TV, served as the master of ceremonies.

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This Week in Government All except Redfern, who is the chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party and didn’t vote on the bill, voted against it. It passed, 58-36, and was referred to the Senate. Financial report Walbridge Mayor Ed Kolanko said a recent report by the state auditor indicates the village is doing a good job of managing its finances. Other than variances resulting from some amounts being allocated to the wrong line item, the report found no discrepancies. The variances have been corrected, the mayor said. He credited Patty Crawford, village fiscal officer, for doing “an exceptional job.” The report covered the years 2010 and 2011. Board meeting The Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities will meet March 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the board office, 235 N. Toussaint South Rd, Oak Harbor. Meetings are open to the public For information call 419 898-0400

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The Ottawa County Commissioners have renewed an additional 0.25 percent sales tax and are now hoping it sticks. The board held two public meetings prior to approving the additional sales tax on Feb. 28. The addition leaves the current collection at 6.75 percent locally. That means the sales tax would cost a person 25 cents per $100 spent in goods and services purchases, excluding groceries and fuel. The resolution becomes official 30 days afterward. Collection begins July 1. And therein is the hitch. The commissioners still don’t know if the state will end up squelching the sales tax’s enactment. Gov. John Kasich wants a ban on new sales taxes introduced by local goverments for three years. The state’s yearly fiscal budget ends June 30 and the new budget begins July 1. His proposal also includes a rollback of the state’s current 5.5 percent sales tax to 5 percent. At that same time, the governor proposes to broaden the amount of items subject to sales tax, which is being disputed by a number of organizations. “All the people we have talked to at the commissioners association aren’t sure what effect the state budget will have for sure on counties,” said Commissioner Jo Ellen Regal, president of the board of commissioners. One thing is sure. If the Kasich proposal goes through, it will nullify the commissioners’ decision. “This makes it really difficult,” Regal said. In exchange for the ban on new sales taxes, the proposed state budget includes a 10 percent guarantee of each county’s sales

tax for two years and 5 percent for the third year. Commissioners first introduced the tax as an emergency three years ago to help a budget hit hard by a bad economy, decreasing house values and state aid cuts. The tax has brought in about $3 million over the course of its life, Dennis Jensen, county administrator, said. But there are two key differences in the newly approved tax. First, the new tax is continuing, or a permanent tax, compared to the three-year life of the first tax. Second, this resolution’s approval was not unanimous. Commissioners Steve Arndt and Jim Sass were among the board that approved the first tax. Regal replaced former commissioner Mark Stahl, who also sat on the board at the time of the first vote. But this time around, Arndt opposed the new tax. Regal and Sass voted yes. Arndt said he believes the permanent tax should be taken to a public vote. He said the sales tax had become a campaign issue and the issue of it becoming permanent came up again at public hearings. “People said if it was a temporary tax

they did not have a problem. But if it was to be permanent, they wanted it to go to a vote,” Arndt said. He added the 2013 county budget has already been settled and that the bottom line took into account the possibility of the sales tax falling off the books. “We had time to wait to see how this all shakes out at the state and then re-evaluate it,” Arndt said. “And we don’t know what legal authority the state has to set sales tax for counties and other municipalities. That is something that is being looked at.” But Regal said taking the issue to the voters would have required the former commissioners’ board to act last year and put the tax question on the November 2012 ballot. Waiting now would cost up to $900,000 in new revenue, she said. Commissioners have been to several organizations to pitch their renewal plan. The county’s general fund has taken several hits, they say in a report: • Low interest rates – interest income is down 88 percent from 2007 • Jobs and Family Services funding is down $2.3 million (42 percent) from 2006 to 2012 and the number of employees are down 21 (36 percent) for the same period, while caseload has increased significantly. • Declining property values – property tax is second largest county revenue at 23 percent of total revenues • Increasing health insurance costs and regulations The state has also chiseled away at funding by lopping off significant cash from funds such as public utility reimbursements, local government funds and tangible personal property taxes, Regal said.

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Ottawa County Common Pleas Court Judge Bruce Winters said changes in felony cases reflect the state’s austerity measures. About 94 percent of those convicted in his court cannot be sent to state prisons anymore. So they either end up in the county jail or need to be monitored some other way – all costing the county dollars. The commissioners note that Ottawa County has the fourth lowest effective property rate of all 88 counties and that there are no levied mills supporting the general fund. Ottawa County’s sales tax is also competitive with the surrounding counties which range from 6.5 percent to 7 percent, the state allowed maximum, they said. “This isn’t going to give a big boost but we will be able to maintain,” Regal said of the extra quarter percent tax. She county officials will continue to look at any cost-saving measures and shared government programs to help reduce spending. Since 2009, the county has eliminated 27.5 full-time positions. Nonunion county employees under the commissioners’ office haven’t received raises in five years and the county’s Fraternal Order of Police union employees agreed to no pay raises for the last two years. Still, should things start to look up and the county has a good year and revenues increase, there’s always the option of possibly rolling back inside millage to lighten the load on taxpayers, she said. “I know people are skeptical. I know people get frustrated with county government, all government,” Regal said. “But we have a really good group of people here, department heads and staff, who want to keep expenses down and are working to do that.”

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Gunfire disrupts peace in some areas of Oregon By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com The crack of gunfire in some areas of Oregon has prompted residents to complain to the city. Oregon Councilman Mike Sheehy wants the city to revisit its laws regarding the discharge of guns in the city limits. Sheehy said at a committee of the whole meeting on Monday that there have been complaints in the Starr Extension area. He said he spoke with Police Chief Mike Navarre on the matter. “The last time we addressed the discharge of guns in the city limits was way back before there was any housing around Eagles Landing and housing developments on Seaman Road. It would be interesting to revisit that topic,” said Sheehy. Administrator Mike Beasley said there are limits to how close a firearm can be discharged near a residence as well as other buildings in the city. “I’ve talked with some citizens on the issue you’ve raised. We have begun an effort to try and deal with it, with the existing laws as well,” said Beasley. “I don’t think we necessarily have to wait for the law to change to solve some of the problems referenced in those complaints.” Mayor Mike Seferian said guns cannot be used within 400 feet of a residence or subdivision. Some of the gunfire people are complaining about, he said, is not from hunting but from target practice. “It happens in my old neighborhood. I’ve actually spoken to those people who are shooting,” said Seferian. He said council should tread slowly because gun owners are sensitive about their right to own and use guns. “I remember when we had meetings about shooting and hunting. We had a very spirited crowd. Even if they are not the ones shooting them at the time, they sure love to have that right,” said Seferian. “It isn’t a topic we want to jump into quickly and start making changes with the way it was drafted. I think we’re already covered.” Seferian said he sympathizes with residents who endure the sound of target practice – “maybe an hour and a half straight.” “They may get away with that on the Fourth of July, and someone might mistake that as fireworks. The incidents that come up seem to be in certain areas and are isolated,” he said. He would prefer to talk to the gun owners “and let them know they could likely lose some of those rights if they don’t use common decency with whatever they’re shooting out there.” “We hope we can make success in that way,” said Seferian. “If we can’t, we’ll have to see what other steps we can take. I’ll stay in touch with the people involved and try and see that it doesn’t get out of hand.”

St. Boniface Catholic School will hold kindergarten screenings for the 2013-2014 school year March 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the school, located at 215 N. Church St., Oak Harbor. To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by Sept. 30. Screening is mandatory. Children already screened through Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools who are interested in attending St. Boniface do not need to be rescreened. Contact the school office at 419-8981340 to register or for more information. St. Boniface Catholic School serves students in grades K-6 of all religions, racial, ethnic and income backgrounds. Visit www.ourstb.com to learn more about the school.

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Unveiling Las Vegas-style venue in time for St. Patrick’s Day Iconic is the theme of Icons Eatery and Entertainment, Oregon’s newest addition to the local dining and entertainment scene. Pictures of gallery-framed film, sport, and otherwise known icons line the walls of this Las Vegas-style venue located on Navarre Ave. at the site of the recently closed Yeehas. Chad Munson, entertainment and marketing director, states that chefs Dan Griffin & Brad Cousino have worked with 5-star chefs around the country to bring the Toledo area the most “Iconic” cuisine possible without emptying out your wallet. Digitally personalized party booth areas and weekend performances – from DJs to upbeat party cover bands – are featured. Icons also offers catering for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc. General Manager Don Klatt states he will offer a variety of entertainment on weekdays from jazz and acoustic music to magic and karaoke. “We are very proud to say we offer the best of everything, at prices Toledo area residents can afford.” Icons opened their doors the end of January, after an interior overhaul of the Yeehas decor. After a few weeks of “working out the kinks” with the new staff, menus, sound system and computer system, Icons is celebrating March as its official grand opening month. Local Cumulus affiliate, Star 105.5 will co-sponsor an “Iconic St. Patrick’s” party, Saturday March 16th and Sunday March 17th, featuring the cover band, Hello My Name Is, from Columbus.

Gold stars The Press recently won two awards from the Ohio Newspaper Association. The Press won a first place in the Special Edition or Section category for the 52page, four-color guide it produced with Black Swamp Bird Observatory for the Biggest Week in American Birding. Pat Eaken was the project’s editor. Eaken also won a third place in the Best Local Feature category for a story he did on Eastwood Middle School winning a state-wide contest about investment strategy called The Ohio Stock market Game.

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Do you think the United States should discontinue the penny? Yes No To cast your ballot, go to www.presspublications.com D’Ann Gregory Northwood “I will probably get my truck ﬁxed and look for a camper.”

Kristi Isbell Millbury “I want to put it in savings and pay some bills.”

Angel Mull Genoa “I know exactly what I’m dong with it... I’m getting a new car.”

Leonard Hill Toledo “I’m going to save up for a down payment on a house.”

Laura Lytle Walbridge “I plan on using my tax return to get caught up on bills and buy something special for my grand baby.”

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Resignations warranted

To the editor: When the Lake Township Trustees first became aware of the alleged incidents of Feb. 9 involving two firefighters and a police officer, the following action occurred. An investigation was started by the police chief and the deputy fire chief because it appeared at the time that the fire chief may have had some involvement in the alleged incidents. Trustee Ron Sims was advised not to be involved in any of the investigation and to recuse himself from any and all actions taken coming out of the investigations. The investigation was conducted following the procedures outlined by law and the rules and regulations of the Lake Township Fire Department. Once the pertinent facts were ascertained, the two firefighters were interviewed by the deputy fire chief, who outlined the issues to them. The township’s legal counsel interviewed the fire chief. The three were entitled under the law to due process; they instead chose to accept responsibility for their actions and tendered their resignations to the trustees for acceptance, which we did at a special meeting called by me Feb. 21. In regards to the secondary issue of the police officer involved, under the O.P.B.O contract, the police chief is responsible for any and all discipline under Section 14 of the contract and that issue has been handled by the police chief. I do believe that the former chief was an outstanding fire chief for the township and a true hero of June 5, 2010. The response of safety service personnel during the tornado was heroic and done following standard emergency protocols – the actions taken on Feb. 9 were not and therein lies the problem. Good deeds of the past do not justify complacency of the rules and regulations that govern societal behavior of the present. Medical standards and practices are vital and exist to protect everyone. Given the pertinent facts, serious action

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was warranted by the trustees. It may seem a harsh decision but it was the right decision under the law which was in the best interest of the whole community and the integrity of the Lake Township Fire Department. Richard Welling Lake Township Trustee

Keep Saturday delivery To the editor: I read the Press Poll and found that 90 percent of your readers would be affected by no Saturday mail delivery. We need to let our Representatives and Senators know that we do value having Saturday delivery. I urge everyone to write to their district offices and ask their Representative to support HR 30 and Sen. Portman to support SB 316. Then write to Sen. Brown and thank him for being a co-sponsor of SB 316. These bills would protect six-day delivery and fix the immediate fiscal problems of the Post Office by ending the pre-funding of 75 years of future postal employees’ health benefits in 10 years. The Post Office services every address in the United States six days a week. It is affordable – in fact, the cheapest postage rate in the world and a universal service for all. We have heard, “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” Let’s not let the Post Office fade away. It is so nice to hear from a family member or friend in letter form. Remember looking forward to the birthday card from Grandma with $20 inside? I have been reading about concerns about the possibility of cyber attacks. I’ve read that some banks have spent millions shoring up their security because of compromises to their systems. What would we do if we had all our information deleted or stolen? The Post Office has everything in place to continue communication if that

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A regressive tax To the editor: Once again, our Republican governor is playing us for suckers. He is claiming to lower our income tax so he can give big breaks to the companies and make us pay for it. Remember when Robert Taft gave big tax breaks to the companies which were supposed to bring many jobs? It never happened. Now our Republican governor is making the same claims. Sales tax is one of the most regressive taxes; it puts the whole burden of running government on the people and relieves the rich and corporations. It is really a big tax hike for the people and another giveaway to the companies. If you didn’t notice, we had five bond issues this last time because funding was cut from schools and mental health. This will take even more money out of the economy and give people less to spend. Already, our cash-strapped schools are bracing for more cuts under the guise of running more efficiently. Albert Kapustar Oregon

A ridiculous point

To the editor: The incident at Clay High School on Feb. 1 has reached a ridiculous point when P.J. Kapfhammer is require to appear in court. He deserves thanks for being aware of the safety of student athletes in requesting the identity of a man, unknown to him, wandering among them. Fault lies with Mr. Brachowski for turning his head away when questioned about his presence. It seems that he is mistaking a privilege as entitlement. His

mother’s overreaction to this easily-explained situation and the increasing persecution of Kapfhammer can only reinforce his attitude. Hopefully, the treatment of Kapfhammer will not deter others from being aware of potential dangers to young people and taking action when necessary. It is preferable to risk upsetting someone rather than to feel the guilt of not preventing a tragedy. Joyce Shelley Oregon

A hasty decision

To the editor: I would like to say kudos to Donald Shaffer on his letter to the editor, “Lighten up.” I too think the Lake Township Trustees made too fast of a decision in accepting the resignations of the Lake Township firefighters and the fire chief. The years, dedication and hard work the three have given to the township should have made their decision less excessive. I have been a lifelong resident of Lake Township and know the honor and dedication our volunteers give to our township. That’s what makes our fire department one of the best around. Not only did the trustees not protect Lake Township, Millbury and the fire department by accepting those resignations, they weakened them. Tim Schwamberger Lake Township

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You can adjust your outlook to overcome circumstances Dare to Live Your outlook determines your mood as well as what you attract. Two people can face the exact same circumstances and yet one may be happy while the other is consistently upset. Their outlook is what makes the difference. You can test your outlook by getting in touch with your emotional state. How do you feel most of the time? Do you tend to be happy and upbeat or are you usually stressed and frustrated? Do you find solutions for the problems you encounter or do you find problems everywhere you look? Your outlook affects your perception which in turn defines your reality. If you want to improve how you feel and how you deal with your life, you have to conduct an honest self-assessment and then make any necessary adjustments. Making excuses for your situation inhibits you from taking corrective action. Regardless of what has happened to you or why, it’s your response that determines your future. Learn from the past and then determine where you want to go from where you are now. You can’t control other people but you do have total control over your outlook. Thinking like a victim works against you as well. People with a victim mentality believe they have no control over their life. They are convinced that all they can do is wait for circumstances to change. This leads to constant stress, frustration, and disappointment.

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The first adjustment to make to your outlook is the recognition of the power you have over your life’s direction. This step precedes any positive changes. Eliminate all excuses. End the victim mentality. Look in the mirror to see who is in control. Adjusting your outlook doesn’t involve changing anyone else’s. Trying to control or change another person is a futile endeavor as well as a source of great stress. All you have control over is your own outlook. There will always be people you don’t agree with, who treat you poorly, and who are rude and inconsiderate. Regardless of their behavior, you determine your outlook. You don’t want to give others the power to control your emotions. Getting physically or emotionally sick over other people’s behavior is a waste. They won’t change and you will suffer. Circumstances fall into two basic categories: those situations you can influence and those you have no control over. Accurately determining which category you are dealing with is important. You want to

take the appropriate action for situations you can influence and let go of those you have no control over. Doing the opposite is characteristic of people with a negative outlook. They put their energy into worrying about things they have no control over while ignoring those things they do have control over. This leads to a fixation on problems while ignoring all of the good things one should be thankful for. These people can have 10 positive events and one problem and they will fixate on the problem. They get so stuck that they don’t enjoy the good things that happen. Here are some tips for adjusting to a positive outlook. Take responsibility for your life. Appreciate all of your blessings. Constantly maintain an attitude of gratitude. Recognize that every problem has a solution. Take action for any situation you can influence. Let go of circumstances outside your control. Make a commitment to always make the best of whatever you encounter. Adjusting your outlook doesn’t take a lot of effort. Ironically, it requires less energy to remain positive than to be constantly upset. Your world is what you make it. Adjust your outlook so you appreciate all of the good surrounding you.

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Governor’s sales tax proposal would limit your right to know “I’ll give you my newspaper when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.” The above paraphrase of a quote from the National Rifle Association should generate more passion than its more famous version which starts “I’ll give you my gun…” If you value democracy, you should be concerned about Gov. John Kasich’s latest move to stifle the watchdog that warns you of attempts to increase your taxes and curb your Constitutional rights. This latest attempt comes in the guise of balancing the state budget by taxing services to replace diminishing revenues from other sources. Gov. Kasich proposes a new tax on 81 services including hair care, funerals, cable-television, movie rentals, billiards, bowling, sports tickets and advertising. Advertising—the life blood of a newspaper, your watchdog. The Governor says this new revenue will allow him to cut the state sales tax from 5.5 percent to 5 percent and reduce income taxes. Most experts say the plan will benefit the rich and give little relief to the poor. According to Policy Matters Ohio, the top one percent of Ohioans will receive an average tax cut of $10,369, but those making between $33,000 and $51,000 will see an annual average increase of $8. Most of you know about the plan. The news media has covered it extensively. You have until June to contact your state representative, write letters to the editor or

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good business model and some advertisers leave when they don’t like what the press reports, reducing our revenue. Fulfilling our First Amendment obligation is what makes us different from other businesses and bolsters the case to keep our current sales tax exemption. This is Gov. Kasich’s second attempt to constrain a newspaper’s ability to do its job for you. Two years ago, he wanted to change the requirements for legal notices. He proposed governments could meet their obligation by simply uploading legal notices on their websites and bypassing newspapers. When is the last time you surfed a government website? While this measure was supposed to save local governments money and the sales tax measure is designed to increase government revenue, both impact a newspaper’s ability to do its job. The Great Recession had a negative impact on all business, including newspapers. The Governor now wants us to either absorb the sales tax increase in our costs, or pass it on to our advertisers. A five percent rate increase to our clients would be unprecedented in such tough times. Most would respond by cutting advertising, services, or jobs. If newspapers absorb the increase, we would cut jobs, many of them in the newsroom. That’s good news for some politicians who want to do your business in the shadows, but bad news for you. According

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by John Szozda protest in the streets in an effort to change this. That’s democracy, a dialog between the people and those who govern them. But, what if you didn’t know? What if that connection between you and government didn’t exist? History shows people in power sometimes abuse it, or they just make mistakes. Here are three examples: Councilmen in Bell, California paid themselves $100,000 for part-time work before the media scrutinized their salary structure; The Chicago Tribune exposed faulty governmental regulation of toys, car seats and cribs which led to numerous recalls; and, closer to home, The Press examined the reasons why it took a life squad 28 minutes to respond to a man having difficulty breathing. The man died and the city changed its procedures to better protect its citizens. The media provides that connection between you and government. While a newspaper is a business, it also is obligated by the United States Constitution to be your watchdog on government. As such, the press occasionally makes people angry. Making people angry is not exactly a

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Obituary Martha E. Miller

Martha Elizabeth (Wolfe) Miller, 89, of rural Elmore passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio, with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 21, 1923 to Philip & Ingeborg (Emma) (Michelsen) Wolf in Toledo, Ohio. Her family moved to a farm near Latcha, Ohio when she was about 8 years old, where she lived until the time of her marriage. On January 29, 1944, in Zion Lutheran Church, Latcha, she married Carl G. Miller from Elmore. Together they shared a long and wonderful life. Carl preceded her in death on September 26, 2012. Martha was a homemaker all of her life. Along with the many duties of farm life, she took a job as a waitress for a number of years, working at Latham's Country House in rural Genoa and also the former Portage Point Golf Club, Oak Harbor. Being a wife and mother were the most important things in her life. Any happy family occasion to get together brought her so much joy. No matter what, her family always came first. Those who knew her and loved her were richly blessed. She will truly be missed. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Elmore, Lin-Mor Farm Council, and the GBU and GAF. She and Carl both enjoyed music, especially polkas and waltzes. In later years, where time allowed, they very much enjoyed going to dances in the area, listening to and dancing to the music of a few favorite polka bands. Along with her husband, Martha was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Marion C. Wolfe. She is survived by a son, Ed (Kathy) Miller of Oregon, Ohio; daughter, Rita (Rich) Henzler of Lake Township; grandchildren, Anissa (Shane) Yoder, Michael Miller, David (Michelle) Miller; great-grandchildren, Jacob Sherwood, Shane II, and Kiana Yoder, Madison and Tyler Miller; brother, Earl P. Wolfe; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruth and Bill Simon. Funeral services were March 8, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elmore. Pastor Stephen Lutz officiated. Arrangements were handled by Crosser Funeral Home, Elmore-Genoa Chapel, 19550 West State Route 51, Elmore. Interment was at Clay Township Cemetery, Genoa. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Luther Home of Mercy, Williston, Ohio, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared with Martha's family at www.crosserfuneralhome.com.

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MARCH 11, 2013

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Free classes aim to get participants from tubby to toned By Tammy Walro Press Staff Writer twalro@presspublications.com For Kelly Hanner, watching her father have a heart attack was a life-changing and defining moment. “It was about three years ago,” she recalled. “Fortunately, he survived and is up and running today, but it was definitely an eye-opener for me about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.” Her dad’s health scare also inspired Kelly to pursue an associate’s degree in nutrition from Owens Community College after graduating from Clay High School. The Oregon woman works as a health and fitness mentor online at www.tubbytotoned.com, in conjunction with beachbody. com program. “When I work with someone, I first take the time to learn about them – what their goals are, what they’ve tried in the past,” she said. “We then assess where they are now and work together to create a nutrition and exercise plan that will help them get where they want to be.” Hanner notes that support is a key ingredient to success in achieving health and fitness goals. “I host private Facebook groups online, which is especially beneficial for people who don’t really have a lot of support from family, friends, etc.,” she said. “It’s a great forum filled with people who are there motivating each other and holding each other accountable.” Kelly, along with her boyfriend

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Kevin Weber, also host a free weekly “Tubby2Toned” fit club – workout classes which meet Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1213 Washington St., Genoa. “This is something we feel very passionate about,” Kelly said. “We really wanted to do something that would bring community members together while at the same time inspiring them to be fit and healthy.” “We started holding classes in our Oregon garage,” Kelly said, adding that plans to organize classes through Oregon Recreation Department didn’t come to fruition. Then a mutual friend, Dave Miller, who is active at St. John’s, along with another church member pitched the idea to hold the classes there. “The pastor welcomed the idea with open arms,” Kelly said. The word quickly spread through word of mouth and social media. Currently, the free classes, which are open to anyone in the community, draw about 20 “regulars.” The sessions typically include a variety of cardio routines. “We have men and women of all ages – my friend brought her almost 3-year-old son and he was joining in,” Kelly said. “People seem to really enjoy themselves.” On March 17, Kelly will host a “Muscle Hustle” event from 3-5 p.m. in the Lodge at Maumee Bay State Park. The free event is open to anyone in the community. For more information, visit www. tubbytoned.com or email Kelly at tubby2toned@me.com.

Red Cross Month encourages volunteer activity, blood donation For 132 years, the American Red Cross has helped individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. “Chances are, wherever you live or wherever you go, you’re likely to encounter someone whose life has been touched by Red Cross services,” said Tiffany Gradel, Marketing & Communications Program Manager for the American Red Cross Western Lake Erie Blood Services Region. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

Night of Empowerment Baskets of Care, Inc. will host its second “Night of Empowerment” for breast cancer survivors Monday, April 8, at the Soto Loft and Signature Spa, 580 Craig Drive, Perrysburg.

To register for the “Night of Empowerment,” contact Gail Cooper at 419-283-9003 or at gailc@basketsofcare.org. Visit www.basketsofcare.org to learn more about the organization.

Healthy living class The event will include massages, wig trimming and make-up consultation. “We provide newly diagnosed men and women with the peer support that they need,” said Gail Cooper, executive director of Baskets of Care. Since March 2011, the organization has distributed more than 550 Comfort Care Bags to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. “I learned through my journey with breast cancer that having peer support from others who shared a similar experience is gratifying,” Cooper said.

The Weston A. Price Foundation, Toledo Chapter, will offer a Healthy Living class entitled, “Protect Yourself Against Cancer with Food” March 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Chapel, 4441 Monroe St., Toledo. Class leaders include Kris Johnson, a retired dietitian, and Lisa Bowe, health counselor. To register or for more information, call Johnson at 419-320-2309 or email kris.johnson@ecunet.org. The Toledo Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation is dedicated to spreading information about the benefits of eating

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Dehydration is not just a summer concern Dehydration, the loss of too much fluid from your body, does not occur just during the hot days of summer, but can pose a problem year-round. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dehydration occurs because of an imbalance between water intake and water loss,â&#x20AC;? according to Dr. Brian Bachelder, an Akron-based family physician. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is normal for people to lose some water from their bodies every day, for example, in their urine and bowel movements, so poor intake can be a cause especially in the elderly.â&#x20AC;? Your body depends on water for survival; water makes up more than half of your body weight. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to function correctly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate joints. Water is essential for good health. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until you notice symptoms of dehydration to act. It can be hard to recognize when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dehydrated, especially as you age. There are steps one can take to help prevent dehydration. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep a bottle of water with you during the day. Consider carrying a reusable water bottle and filling it from the tap rather than purchasing bottled water, which is expensive and creates plastic bottle waste. â&#x20AC;˘ If plain water doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interest you, try adding a slice of lemon or lime to your drink. â&#x20AC;˘ If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be exercising, make sure you drink water before, during, and after your workout. â&#x20AC;˘ Start and end your day with a glass of water. â&#x20AC;˘ When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling hungry, drink water. The sensation of thirst is often confused with hunger. True hunger will not be satisfied by drinking water. Drinking water may also contribute to a healthy weight loss plan, as some research suggests drinking water will help you feel full. If you are concerned about symptoms of dehydration, contact your family physician. Dr. Bachelder also recommends contacting your doctor if you are experiencing diarrhea that lasts more than a few days, have vomiting that lasts more than one day, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep any fluids down for more than eight hours or are urinating much more than usual. For more information, visit www. familydoctor.org.

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A Community Event open to EVERYONE featuring our Students' Art works, Book Fair, Carnival, Vendors and Crafts Where: Lake Local Schools Campus Lemoyne Rd, Millbury, Ohio When: March 16, 2013 - 9:00am-4:00pm Lake Elementary Organizations (L.E.O.) is pleased to announce our Annual Spring Hoopla Event, featuring over 25 carnival games, raffle baskets, 50/50 drawings, over 30 Vendors and crafters, concessions, Student Art work on exhibit, and Music Programs! Guaranteed to be lots of fun for the entire family! Our Scholastic Book Fair is open from 9am to 4pm and is being held in the Elementary Library! Stop by our Spring 2013 Book Fair entitled Story Laboratory: Reading Gives You Super Power!, and preview the titles available for purchase. You will find the energy your child needs to continue reading throughout the summer! The Vendors and Crafters will be held in the High School Cafeteria from 9am to 4pm, featuring Raffle baskets, 50/50 drawings, massages by Jennifer Brenner, LMT, and includes the following : It Works Damsel in Defense Beauticontrol Toledo DJ's Simply Said Trendy Lil' Tots Premier Designs All State Insurance Origami Owl Crafts by Sally Glass City Moonwalk Rentals

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Our AMAZING Carnival will be held in the Middle School Gymnasium from 12pm to 4pm! Carnival Tickets are 2/$1.00 or $15.00 for our “Fast Pass” for UNLIMITED play! ALL games are ONE Ticket to play and the carnival will feature: Photo Booth by Toledo DJ's ~ Zenobia Shriners Clowns (our paid donation will go to the Shriners Childrens' Hospital) And more than 25 games, including by popular demand, 2 Win-A-Goldfish games

Concessions will be available throughout the day in both the Middle School and High School! Some of the food choices available are: Hot dogs, Chili Dogs, Pizza, Nachos, Chips, Popcorn, Candy Bars, Pop &Water Be sure to get your punch card at the Book Fair, Vendor and Craft Fair, the Carnival, the Concessions, or at the Threads of Hope table. Get your card punched at all five stops for your chance to win a Money Tree that was generously donated by Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union.

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Abatement approved for growing company By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com A resolution to approve a property tax abatement for a Lake Township business that is expanding has been unanimously approved by the township board of trustees. The abatement, approved Tuesday, will allow Electro Plasma Inc., which has purchased a 4.3-acre parcel on Moline-Martin Road to construct a 14,000square-foot building, to not have to pay property taxes for 10 years. The Wood County Economic Development Commission recommended the abatement for the company, which currently is leasing a building adjacent to the parcel. Dave Levison, company owner, said the electronics manufacturing company has 14 full-time workers and three contract employees. Revenues have increased “four fold” since the business was formed not quite five years ago when it employed five full-time workers, he told the trustees. If present growth trends continue, the company will hire about 10 new employees over the next few years, he said. Property tax revenues due to the Lake School District and Penta Career Center will not be affected by the abatement, according to the trustees. In other business, the trustees approved a motion to have all township employees attend a training seminar on workplace ethics. A consulting firm will be retained to conduct the training at the township administration building. Melanie Bowen, a trustee, said the township paid for ethics training several years ago. This planned session, however, stems from an incident that resulted in the township fire chief and two fire fighters/emergency medical technicians resigning and a sergeant in the police department being suspended from duty for three days. The chief and firefighters attended the wedding reception of the police sergeant’s brother, who is also a member of the fire department. Concerned the sergeant was too intoxicated to drive, the firefighters drove him to his home outside the township and administered a saline solution intravenously – a violation of township regulations, according to the trustees. In a letter to the editor, trustee Richard Welling writes the fire chief and firefighters were entitled to due process but instead chose to tender their resignations. The disciplinary measure of the police sergeant was handled by the police chief as set in the department’s union contract.

Tablet, eReader classes The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc., in partnership with Bowling Green School of Media and Communication, will offer a class on tablets and eReaders. The class will cover various tasks and activities including playing games, taking photos, reading books, watching movies and other functions. Participants may bring their own device for hands-on instruction. Classes will be offered at the Wood County Senior Center, 305 North Main St., Bowling Green on the following dates: • Mondays March 11, 18, 25 and April 1 at 4 p.m. • Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26 and April 2 at 9 a.m. • Thursdays, March 14, 21, 28 and April 4 at 1:30 p.m. • Fridays, March 15, 22, 29 and April 5 at 1:30 p.m. All sessions will be videotaped for quality improvement and training purposes. Instructors are BGSU students from the School and Media and Communication. For individuals with technology questions a technology help desk is offered on a weekly basis by appointment. For more information, call at the WCCOA at 1-800-367-4935.

Tara Miller’s sixth grade students, along with Woodville police chief Roy Whitehead, shoot silly string at Kevin Ball during the bullying assembly. (Window To Woodmore photo by Lexi Krum)

Students start anti-bullying program By Carolyn Nitz and Lexi Krum news@presspublications.com Woodmore Elementary School students are beginning a new year with a focus on improving peer relationships and making school a more positive place for learning. More than half of all school-age children will be involved in bullying this year, as a victim or perpetrator with many more witnessing bullying acts on a regular basis. This doesn’t have to happen. Woodmore students and staff will be working towards reducing and preventing bullying. On Jan. 2, students took an anti-bullying survey (that was shared with the staff) and signed an anti-bullying pledge. This was the first step towards reducing and preventing bullying at school. Judy Closius, the elementary guidance counselor, met with each classroom and discussed more about this program and what it was about to students before they attended an assembly held later in the month. Students will be using the Olweus Anti-Bullying Program to improve the social climate of classrooms and reduce related antisocial behaviors, such as vandalism and truancy. With over 35 years of research and successful implementation all over the world, the Olweus Anti-Bullying Program is a whole school program that has been proven throughout the school setting. Many schools that have used the program have

seen reductions in bullying behavior by 50 percent or more. Another step of this focus is to get parents involved. This program includes methods for community and parental involvement and support. The elementary administration would like to encourage parents to consult a new, free resource called the Education. com-Special Edition on Bullying at School and Online. This program is ultimately a team approach. The teachers have weekly meetings about this bullying program and what to look for in the halls, classroom and recess. This resource helps parents take an active role addressing bullying at school and online. It includes articles, video clips, quizzes, online workshops and community forums. It is available at http://www.education.com/specialedition/bullying/. The Special Edition on Bullying at School and Online was created by the American Association of School Administrators, Education.com, a leading website for parents and Dr. Shelley Hymel, Dr. Amanda Nickerson and Dr. Susan Swearer, renowned experts on bullying, with corporate sponsorship provided by Symantec, makers of Norton security software. The next step was to provide students with an opportunity to attend the January 29 assembly to learn more about the program. Parents were invited to attend as well. School board members, high school cheerleaders, along with Elmore and Woodville police were also invited to attend the

Olweus assembly. Bullying is a problem at all schools, but seems to be a lesser of a problem at Woodmore. “Even though bullying isn’t a major problem at the elementary, it feels like an issue that should be addressed and can always be improved,” said Assistant Elementary Principal Kevin Ball. WES found out about this program through elementary principal, Joe Wank, who has used this program at a previous school and also through more research. At the assembly, sixth grade students acted out a few skits of students being bullied and what should be done if they, or someone they know, is being bullied. All staff members and students received bracelets with the words, “Bully Free Zone” on them and are encouraged to wear them every day. The WES teachers, along with all staff members, are looking out more than ever to see if any children are being bullied. If students are seen bullying, rules and consequences will be enforced to address the situation. The biggest lesson elementary students learned throughout this assembly was they need to tell someone if they feel they are being bullied. Look for more information on the Woodmore Elementary page of the district’s website, www.woodmore.k12.oh.us. (Reprinted with permission from the January and February editions of Window To Woodmore, a student publication)

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Auto repair shop owner wins zoning case By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com A zoning case in Allen Township that twice went to the Sixth District Court of Appeals has been decided in favor of the township’s zoning board. The appeals court last week upheld the zoning board’s decision to issue a conditional use permit to Charles Palmer, who sought the permit to open an auto repair shop in a building behind his township home. During a July 2010 hearing, the zoning board of appeals heard testimony from Palmer and 10 neighboring property owners who were in favor of the application, and from Joseph and Susan Abraham, who opposed the use, suggesting the business would create traffic problems, be unsightly and lower property values, according to court documents. The zoning board approved Palmer’s request on the condition Palmer maintain stipulated business hours, keep work in-

side the building as much as possible and install a privacy fence within a year. The Abrahams then appealed to the Ottawa County Common Pleas Court, which initially ruled the zoning board violated state law covering open meetings by going into an executive session. The court invalidated the board decision and directed it to hold another hearing but a few weeks later it reversed itself and issued an amended decision and affirmed the board’s decision. The Abrahams appealed that decision but the district appeals court on its own accord found that the common pleas court lacked jurisdiction to vacate its own judgment. When the case returned to the common pleas court, the zoning board’s decision to issue the conditional use was affirmed and the Abrahams appealed, contending there wasn’t a quorum of board members during the hearing, the board improperly went into executive session and a building inspector’s report was required prior to considering the application. The appeals court, however, rejected

their arguments, ruling that sunshine laws don’t apply to deliberations on such applications and the common pleas court must consider whether the zoning board’s decision to grant or deny a conditional use is “unconstitutional, illegal, capricious, unreasonable, or unsupported by the preponderance of…evidence.” “Absent finding one or more of these conditions, the common pleas court must affirm the zoning board’s decision,” the decision says. “Here the only evidence submitted in opposition to approval of conditional use was appellant’s (Abrahams) complaint of too many cars being parked at the Palmer’s home and an undocumented assertion that the home garage would reduce the property values,” the decision says. “This evidence had to be balanced with the testimony of numerous adjacent or nearby neighbors who unanimously supported the application. On consideration, we cannot say, as a matter of law, that the zoning board’s decision and, concomitantly, the common pleas court’s decision, were unsupported by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence.”

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St. Patrick’s Day Jigg’s Dinner Sunday, March 17th Teacher Allison Rospert and her ﬁrst graders show off their pajamas at school. (Window To Woodmore)

Students show their support By Devin Fisher Staff Writer, Window to Woodmore ‘14 Woodmore students raised $674.06 ($522.81 at the elementary and $151.25 at the high school) for the American Childhood Cancer Organization, just by wearing pajamas to school. On Feb. 15, students paid $1 to wear pajamas to school to show their support for children and families suffering from childhood cancer. This cause is especially important to students at Woodmore, as fourthgrader Connor Requena is currently battling leukemia. Leukemias, which are cancers of the bone marrow and blood, are the most common childhood cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. Treatments usually involve chemotherapy or radiation. Woodmore, along with many other schools nationally, participated in PJam-

min to show support and raise funds for childhood cancer research. Staff members even wore their PJ’s to work. Woodmore nurse Janet Wendt believes the school did a great thing by participating in this effort. “This is one way we can give support to a very beneficial organization,” said Wendt. As for Requena, who was diagnosed with leukemia last fall, things are going well in terms of fighting off the disease. He has been treated with chemotherapy and is responding well to treatments. According to Connor’s brother, Matt, the whole experience has opened his eyes a bit. “It made me think about cancer more and how it needs to be recognized in today’s world,” he said.

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Red Cross app aids in bad weather On the heels of Severe Weather Week in Ohio, the American Red Cross is urging area households, schools and business to take steps to be prepared for possible severe weather, including rain, strong winds and possible tornados. “Listen to weather alerts and designate a safe space where people can gather for the duration of the storm,” said Beth Leggett, Ottawa County Director. “The area should be a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows.” The American Red Cross has also launched a free Tornado App, available in English or Spanish available for iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets. The app gives users instant access to local and real-time information so they know what to do before, during and after a tornado. It includes a high-pitched siren and “tornado warning” alert that signals when a NOAA tornado warning has been issued, a feature designed to help users make critical decisions and to take actions to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe even in the middle of the night. An “all clear” alert lets users know when a tornado warning has expired or has been cancelled.

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Luke Cramer — state champion and area’s top wrestler By Yaneek Smith and J. Patrick Eaken sports@presspublications.com With his first place finish at 170 pounds at the Division II state wrestling meet, Luke Cramer became the 22nd state wrestling champion in Oak Harbor’s school history. He joined the ranks of the school’s wrestling elite and is this year’s Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press Most Outstanding Wrestler, which will earn him a plaque from the Oregon business. “It feels great,” Cramer said. “It’s everything I dreamed of. All year long, I’ve been working hard and doing everything right. And it was definitely nice having everybody saying congrats. I had a smile on my face all day.” None of this is a surprise to anyone. After finished fourth at 138 last year, it was Cramer’s hope that he would win a state title this time around. He not only achieved his goal, but did so in convincing fashion by soundly defeating every opponent along the way. By being put on top of the All-Press Wrestling Honor Roll, he heads a list of wrestlers chosen from 10 area schools. To be selected to the honor roll, a wrestler must win a league, sectional, or district championship or qualify for the state tournament. Cramer did more than qualify for state. It’s rare that things ever go according to plan, but that’s generally how this season has gone for Cramer. He was absolutely dominant at the state meet, winning one of his matches via the pin, and the other three by a combined score of 34-5. After defeating Eaton’s Tyler Claybaker by major decision, 12-0, in the first round, he pinned Matt Dennis of Uhrichsville Claymont in 3:36 before defeating St. Paris Graham’s Lane Thomas, 6-1, to advance to the finals. From there, Cramer took care of Clarksville Clinton-Massie’s Wyatt Running, winning by major decision, 16-4, to claim the title. “In the finals, Cramer would not disappoint. He came in and jumped out to a 4-2 lead after the first period and never looked back. All the offseason training, lifting and his knack for maintaining great position paid off,” the OH wrestling website stated. Cramer finished with an impeccable 42-5 record, won sectional and district titles and was the Sandusky Bay Conference champion. Cramer also won the SBC Duals, the Oak Harbor Invite, finished second at the Medina Invite, third at the Perrysburg Invite and eighth at the Iron Man Competition in Cuyahoga Falls, one of the nation’s premiere tournaments. In the district tournament, Cramer pinned his first two opponents before defeating reining state champion Chris Moore of Clyde, 6-0, in the semifinals, and Bryan’s Brock Nagel by technical fall, 17-2, to finish first. Along with Cramer’s victory at 170, Oak Harbor senior Jared Chambers came in fifth at 152 and sophomore T.J. Lawrence was eighth in the heavyweight division (285), leading the Rockets to a seventh

place finish in D-II with 44 points. Senior Alec Bowlick fell just short of placing at 132. “It was nice to see the guys come through in the pressure situations,” Rocket veteran coach George Bergman said. “It was a special time.” In addition to finishing seventh, the Rockets finished in the top five for the fifth consecutive season (2007-11), coming in third, second, fifth, second and third, respectively. Cramer says by winning the state title he was to “one-up” his brother, Jake, a 2011 Oak Harbor graduate who finished fifth at 140 in 2010 and second at 171 in ‘11, losing a heartbreaker, 5-4, in the finals. Luke credits Jake as well as their father, Jim, with helping him to instill confidence. Jake is currently a sophomore at Tiffin University and recently qualified for the NCAA D-II Championships. “My dad was probably the biggest influence on me,” Cramer said. “He definitely encouraged me. And my brother helped me out, too, working on some stuff. He probably knows more than me. After junior high, my brother and I would work out over the summer and we put our main focus on wrestling.” Cramer also credits Oak Harbor wrestlers from the past — guys like Alex Bergman, Tyler Hackworth, Konnor Witt and Ian Miller with coming back and helping current Rockets learn the tricks of the trade. “When Christmas break comes around,” Cramer said, “those guys come back and come into the wrestling room and help with the little things and wrestle and give me some different competition. To be able to have our wrestlers in the past years come back is important.” Coach Bergman, who in 20 years has won seven league titles and helped to build one of Ohio’s best wrestling programs, says Cramer brings leadership traits to the table. “He was our only state placer coming back last year and was our leader,” Bergman said. “He and Jared (Chambers) did a very nice job leading our team — 19 of our 25 guys were freshmen or sophomores. (Cramer) leads by example and he’s not afraid to verbalize it. He’s a great kid. “Luke had a nice offseason that set him up,” Bergman continued. “His offseason work was a big reason for his success. He paid the price (with the shoulder injury). He also competed at Super 32 (one of the nation’s biggest events) and went 3-2. “Beating Chris Moore at SBC Duals put the bulls-eye on him. He took it the right way and kept working. He was able to beat Moore at districts. We felt confident at state, but state titles are so tough to come by. Luke wrestled really well and took care of business. I think that, because of all the tournaments he’s been in during his life and the experience he had, he didn’t get tentative. He didn’t freeze up.” Cramer narrowed down his college choices to the University of Findlay, Ashland University and Kent State University and is planning on majoring in the medical field, possibly nursing.

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By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com The No. 23/24-ranked Florida State women’s basketball had a league-high three players capture All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team honors, and among the three is junior forward Natasha Howard (Waite). Howard captures All-ACC honors for the third consecutive year. The Toledo native was named to the All-Freshman Team in 2011 as well as the All-ACC Third Team in 2012. Howard has registered 11 double-doubles this season and averaged 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.5 blocks, while shooting 51 percent from the floor. “Natasha just does it all for us – rebounding, defending, scoring, you name it,” Florida State coach Sue Semrau said. “We’ve been able to count on her for a double-double nearly every night the past two years so it’s no surprise she’s received this honor.” She ranks fourth in the conference in blocks and also is among the top 15 in the league in scoring, rebounds, steals and field goal percentage. Howard had 18 points and ACC-best 18 rebounds at Georgia Tech in January and had 20-point games versus Miami and Stetson. Joining Howard are senior guards Alexa Deluzio and Leonor Rodriguez on the 10-member Blue Ribbon Panel first team. Three first-team award winners is an FSU record. “This season has been a true team effort so it’s fitting that four of our upperclassmen and leaders have earned these awards from the ACC,” Semrau said. “I’m so proud of each of them. After the season we had a year ago, this team was determined to right the ship and these four players led the charge.” The Seminoles finished fourth in the ACC for the ninth time since 2001 with an 11-7 mark in conference play and a 21-8 overall record. The ACC coaches also selected Deluzio and Rodriguez for the Head Coaches AllACC First Team, while Howard was named to the Coaches Second Team. The Sixth Player of the Year award was only voted on by the coaches. Rodriguez and Deluzio were named to ACC Women’s Basketball Digest’s Second Team All-ACC Team, while Howard picked up All-ACC Third Team honors from the publication as well as All-ACC Defensive Team honors.

the U14 tournament will be held on June 26-30. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/genoa or call Lee Nissen at 419-351-2398. ********* The Independent Umpires Association will host the Sixth Annual Dusty Gloves Baseball Tournament for ages U9-U14 from Apr. 25-28 at Oregon’s Coontz Recreation Complex. Visit www.dustygloves.com or call Joe Miller at 419-376-6543. ********* Eastwood Youth Soccer Association spring sign-ups for boys and girls are continuing. Contact Carl Newmister at CarlNewmister@aol.com. A basketball shooting clinic open to boys and girls grades 2-12 will be held at the Eastern Community YMCA on Mar. 27-28 from 4:30-6 p.m. Cost is $20 for a non-member, $15 for an associate membership, and $10 for a maximum membership. Arnold Sutter, who has been a basketball coach 45 years and YMCA member for over 50 years, will be instructing the clinic for the 15th year. Sutter has coached an AAU team 14 years. The event is sponsored by YMCA Christian Emphasis Committee, Western Basin Toledo AAU Basketball, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the University of Toledo men’s and women’s basketball programs. Call 419-691-3523.

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On February 15 during a photography presentation at the Lake varsity boys’ basketball game, Innovations Portrait Studio owner Deanna Dunn (center) and Main Street Photo owner Todd Brininger (left) presented Lake Schools with seven of the ten large Team Hall of Fame photos. This studio and this lab will be recreating all ten for the school as a donation. These photographs are 24 x 36 inches and will be displayed in the high school hallway. This is the ﬁrst step in recreating Lake’s Athletic Hall of Fame photos and plagues that were lost in the tornado.

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MARCH 11, 2013

Ulinski reflects on his second place finish at state By Yaneek Smith and Michael Travis sports@presspublications.com

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...when you have Evan as an example it makes it that much easier for everyone in the program to ‘buy’ into the philosophy.

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While he’s certainly pleased with his accomplishments, Woodmore junior Evan Ulinski is hoping that next year is even better. Ulinski’s goals before the season were to win a state title; win a league title; and win 45 matches. Two out of three ain’t bad. He finished as the Division III state runner-up at 106 pounds, won a Northern Buckeye Conference championship, closed with a 49-4 record, and is a top selection to the Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press Honor Roll. Ulinski comes from a wrestling family. His father, Steve, is an assistant coach with the Wildcats, and his brother, Jan, is a senior on the University of Findlay wrestling team. Jan, who attended Eastwood, was a two-time state qualifier who finished seventh at 119 pounds in D-II in ‘06. “Obviously, I wanted to win the whole thing, but it was a great experience,” Evan said. “I’m proud of how the team and I wrestled all year and I’d like to thank the coaches for their help.” Ulinski credits the success to his decision to wrestle up a weight class for much of the season — an unorthodox move that proved to be brilliant. “The better competition really taught me to learn to win close matches,” he said. Athletic director Steve Barr believes Ulinski’s work ethic led to his success during his three years at Woodmore. “Evan’s accomplishment this season, finishing second in the state, is something he should be very proud of and the program should be proud of,” Barr said. “In order for any athlete to reach the pinnacle of their sport, it takes great dedication, a work ethic and a drive and determination that go beyond the ‘norm.’ “Evan has exhibited those traits throughout his career, and he is an example of what can be accomplished with hard work. I would expect with another summer of hard work, Evan will have the opportunity to take that final step at the state wrestling meet as a senior next season.” Ulinski also credits second-year Woodmore wrestling coach Dane Bonnigson, a local Mixed Martial Arts fighter who teaches World History to eighth

Evan Ulinski (left) weighs up his opponent during a 106-pound match at the Division III state meet. (Photo courtesy of Woodmore athletic director Steve Barr) graders at Woodmore Middle School, with helping to build a strong program and steer the wrestlers in the right direction. “(The coaches) spend a lot of time teaching techniques and getting us in great condition along with scouting. I think they do a fantastic job. And the team is getting bigger (in numbers), which will make us more competitive next season.” The wrestling team made a big impact this year in the NBC. Placing high at most of their tournaments and winning some key meets have been a major factor for them having an 8-6 record. The Woodmore wrestling team had five athletes in the championship finals, and two that claimed titles propelling the Wildcats to a third-place finish in the NBC wrestling championships hosted by Woodmore. “This has been a great year. I’m very proud of this team,” said Bonnigson. The Wildcats finished third in the

league meet, behind Genoa and Eastwood, and fourth in the overall final league standings, which include points earned in the league quads/duals earlier in the season. Woodmore’s total of 22 overall points was one less than third-place Lake. Ulinski is doing his part in helping Bonnigson build one of the better wrestling programs in the NBC. One of the conference’s smallest schools, Woodmore has steadily improved, finishing fifth, fourth and third in the last seasons. This season, Ulinski, a three-time league champion, along with first-time champion Thomas Schnitker, were the Wildcat’s two NBC champions. The Wildcats had three second place finishes (Seth Gaghen, Dylan Young, Spencer Linke), a third place finish (Joe Flores) and a fourth place finish (Matt Zatko). “This was my first year wrestling, and I am glad I got some wins that I didn’t expect to get. This was the most challenging sport

I’ve ever done, and I’m very glad I decided to join this program,” said Zatko, a senior. Could better things be in store for the Wildcats? “I think more than anything, Coach Bonnigson, along with assistant coach Steve Ulinski, has developed an environment within the program based on a positive team chemistry and hard work,” Barr said. “Every wrestler is held responsible for being a positive contributor to the team while also putting forth the necessary effort to make themselves better, and in turn, your teammates better. “And, when you have Evan as an example, it has made it that much easier for everyone in the program to ‘buy in’ to the philosophy. There is a very positive vibe in all levels of the program right now and everything is pointed in the right direction. The coaching staff should be proud of where the program is, and we will continue to put things in place that will make it possible for the program to continue to improve.” Besides being a stellar wrestler who has been competing in the sport since he was 6-years-old, Ulinski plays football and baseball. In baseball, he divides his time between shortstop and second base and bats leadoff. In football, he is one of the team’s top receivers, having caught 43 passes for 534 yards and a team-high nine touchdowns last fall. (Woodmore senior journalism student Michael Travis contributed to this article. His contributions are with permission from the February edition of Window To Woodmore, a student publication),

Randy Caris rebounds to finish third at state meet

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By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com

I just kept pounding him and the refs didn’t call him for stalling.

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This moment was exactly why Randy Caris lifted weights all summer, didn’t go out for the football team last fall and decided to jump up two weight classes. The Eastwood senior stepped on the mat against Clyde senior Chris Moore, the defending Division II state champion at 170 pounds, last Saturday at the state tournament in Columbus. At that point, Moore really never stood a chance. “I wrestled him in the (OHSAA) team duals and at districts,” Caris said. “It wasn’t anything big. I knew I just had to go out there and wrestle like I did. If I did, I could do it. I also knew it could go either way. It’s wrestling. I just had to wrestle my match and not get caught.” Caris, the lone state qualifier from Eastwood, beat Moore by a 6-0 margin in the match for third place. The victory ended a long journey in Columbus for Caris, who lost his first-round match but battled back for five victories to finish third. “He was down (after losing early),” Eastwood coach Joe Wyant said. “I kept telling him after every match, ‘you’re good enough to be third.’ I think he started believing it. He wrestled really hard and did a great job. He’s very strong, he’s in very good condition and he’s a competitor – and he doesn’t like to lose. He’s had a great career with us.” Caris finished with a 57-4 record as a senior, which included a win over Moore at districts when Moore was disqualified for stalling. Caris also took second at the sectional tournament, losing to Oak Harbor’s Luke Cramer, 2-1, in the championship match. Cramer won the state title at 170 last weekend. He has been selected to this year’s Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press Honor Roll. Last weekend marked the first state tournament appearance for Caris, 18, who amassed 175 career wins for the Eagles, including 99 by pin. He was a 152-pounder as

Eastwood 152-pound grappler Randy Caris throws down his opponent at the Division II state meet. (Press photo by Lee Welch/FamilyPhotoGroup.com) a junior, but moved up two weight classes this season, he said, “because it just worked out better for me.” “Back when I was at 152 my normal body weight was 165,” he said. “Wrestling 170 this year, my normal body weight was 180 and it was an easier cut and it just worked for me this year.” Caris had a tough road at the district tournament at Bowling Green, getting

pinned in a first-round match despite building a 7-0 lead. He finished third. “I was worried a little bit,” Caris said. “I knew I had to wrestle back and I could still make it back and get out. I was pretty disappointed, but I knew state was where it was really going to matter. As long as I got out of districts, that (loss) was OK.” Caris lost to Wyatt Running of Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 5-4, in the first match

at the state tournament. “I felt like the match didn’t go my way too much,’ Caris said. “I honestly should have won that one. It just turned out in his favor. He got up (in points) and started to lay back and stall. I just kept pounding him and the refs didn’t call him for stalling. Part of it might have been the fact it was my first time down there and it might have gotten to me a little.” Caris earned a 9-1 major decision over Mark Barrow of New Philadelphia in the second round, then got a 15-0 technical fall against Matt Dennis of Uhrichsville Claymont in the next round. Caris faced Tyler Maclellan of Cuyahoga Falls CVCA in the consolation quarterfinals and walked away with a 4-0 victory. He then crushed Brandon James of Ravenna Southeast, 13-6, in the consolation semis, setting up the match against Moore for third place. “I was going out there and doing what I do, doing what I was trained to do,” Caris said. “I used whatever I could to my advantage and I looked to score. I’ve got a lot of defense and I can do just about every position where a kid has the advantage. I can roll out of it and take control and look for a way to score out of it.” Caris said placing third was a good way to go out as a senior. “I was happy,” he said. “I know I could have potentially won the whole thing, but I was happy to be on the podium and finish out the season like that.”

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MARCH 11, 2013

Bergman, C.J. Magrum want Olympic wrestling back The Flip Side by Yaneek Smith

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When you have your Super Bowl every four years, if you take that away, that’s a scary thing.

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The International Olympic Committee recommended earlier this month that wrestling be removed as a event from the 2020 Summer Games. Local wrestling enthusiasts are not happy about it. The decision has created an uproar worldwide as people from the United States to Iran to Russia have spoken out against the thought of not having one of the modern Olympic’s original sports on the event list. The subject has been the topic of discussion in the U.S. for the past few weeks, gaining traction on a number of ESPN television programs and it has hit home in this wrestling-rich community, which has produced Olympic hopefuls J.D. Bergman and Shawn Contos. With all due respect to table tennis, synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics, wrestling has much more credibility when it comes to being a part of the Olympic Games. The sport itself is a microcosm of what makes athletics great — it’s about outworking your opponent, gaining leverage and outsmarting them, or as New York Times columnist Jere Longman put it, wrestling is about “one athlete trying to subdue another, not with equipment but with the fundamental use of the arms, upper body and legs.” Quite simply, wrestling embodies the traits that make raw, unadulterated competition, of which the Olympic Games are based, so real and authentic. Oak Harbor coach George Bergman, who in 20 years has built one of top programs in the state, says Olympic wrestling is important to the sport’s popularity. “The epitome of wrestling is the Olympic tournament,” Bergman said. “In basketball, it’s the NBA championship. A lot of these other sports, winning the gold medal is not the pinnacle of the sport but in wrestling it is. To take that away from (the wrestlers), it’s a travesty. “If there are 300 great sports,” Bergman continued, “have them all. Why are we eliminating them? Why should we put a cap on good sports? If they’re all legitimate sports, put them in there. If they’re worthy, they should all be in. It’s kind of

Ohio State wrestler C.J. Magrum (right) wrestling for the Buckeyes at a Big Ten match held at Oak Harbor High School this winter. (submitted photo) baffling. The Olympics are two weeks long — extend it for another day or two.” Bergman does, however, retain hope that the decision will be overturned. “If people get involved and the media is involved and there is an uproar maybe the right thing will happen,” Bergman said. And then there’s the history. Wrestling is one of the original nine sports that were part of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, a link that connects and strengthens the bond between the past and the present. It is also considered to be one of the oldest competitive sports known to man, having appeared as early as the ancient Olympic Games in 708 B.C. In a recent interview with The Times, Cael Sanderson, the Penn State wrestling coach and a 2004 Olympic freestyle champion, says the bond between amateur wrestling and the Olympics is vital. “When you think of the Olympics,” Sanderson said, “you think of wrestling. It was a marquee event in ancient Greece

and in the modern Games. After running, it was the next sport to be part of the Games. Like track and field, the Olympics are the highest level. With some sports, it’s just not as special.” Cody “C.J.” Magrum, a 2008 Oak Harbor graduate who is currently one of Ohio State’s George Bergman top wrestlers, was taken aback when he heard the news. “I was very shocked and disappointed when I heard about the decision,” Magrum said. “Hopefully, something will be done. I know there are petitions floating around and everyone on the social networks is talking about it. Every wrestling website is backing our sport and there is worldwide media attention on the subject.”

Magrum noted that Columbus is the home to the Ohio Regional Training Center, a privately funded organization that helps to provide equipment and training facilities for Olympic hopefuls. J.D. Bergman, an Oak Harbor native, has trained at the center, making it part of his livelihood. On top of that, wrestling is a sport active in numerous countries and it has the ability to help bring people from different nations together through the spirit of competition. In fact, at the 2012 Games in London, 29 different countries won medals in the sport, a sign that wrestling carries with it popularity throughout the world. Sanderson summed it up best. “When you have your Super Bowl every four years,” he said, “if you take that away, that’s a scary thing.” There is a petition to reinstate Olympic wrestling at http://letskeepwrestling.com or join the email list at http://keepwrestlingintheolympics.com. (Yaneek Smith is an Oak Harbor graduate and contributing writer to The Press and other Northwest Ohio publications. Photo of George Bergman by Harold Hamilton/HEHphotos.lifepics.com.)

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MARCH 11, 2013

Senior quartet earns All-Ohio with performance at state By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com At the Division I and II state swimming and diving championships in Canton, four area seniors came through with performances that earned each of them All-Ohio status. Competing in D-II, Genoa senior Bailey Dipman led the way with a fifth place finish in diving, Lake’s Adriana Cannon was eighth in the 100 butterfly and 15th in the 200 freestyle and Oak Harbor’s Devon Griffin was 16th in the boys’ diving competition. Clay senior Megan Siford, meanwhile, also finished 16th in the diving competition, doing so in D-I. Hannah Keiser and Alyssa Decker, both of Eastwood, and Oak Harbor’s Ben Dresser, Bryce Buderer and Cooper Hicks also competed in the state meet. Dipman, who placed three years in a row, spoke about her performance. “I was happy and a little disappointed with fifth place,” she said. “I was hoping for the top three, but I was happy I made it to the podium again and that my work paid off to get me there because the competition was really tough.” For Dipman, it was the second consecutive year in which she finished fifth, and the third year she finished in the top 10. This season, however, she finished with her highest score, compiling a mark of 385.75, nearly 10 points better than her score last year (375.55). That was after winning a district championship. As a sophomore, she finished ninth at state with a score of 361.4. Dipman, who is also part of the Comet cheerleading squad, is hoping to dive in college and will likely choose between Youngstown State University or John Carroll University. Because Genoa does not have a swimming pool, Dipman practices at St. Francis de Sales in Toledo under the direction of diving coach Scott TenEyck. She said that an average day of practice consists of her and the other divers doing some light exercising (abdominal workouts and pushups) before partaking in a workout set up by TenEyck. “In between dives,” Dipman said, “we sit in the hot tub to stay warm. Practice is both serious and fun at the same time.” In a sport like diving, one where so much concentration and mental toughness is required, Dipman spoke about what she does to stay focused “I listen to music between dives so I can stay focused on myself and not on how the competition is doing,” she said. “And I picture myself doing the dives perfectly in my head before I compete.”

Lake swimmer Adriana Cannon (right) with Morgan Brebberman (Maumee) after they tied for ﬁrst in the 200 freestyle at the Fremont Ross Little Giant Invititational. As for Cannon, a swimmer, she expects to compete at the collegiate level, too. She is currently waiting to hear back from several Div. I colleges, among them Akron, Toledo and Cleveland State, and plans on majoring in engineering. In addition to finishing eighth in the 100 fly (57.03) and 15th in the 200 free (1:56.95), Cannon was also 12th in the 100 fly and 23rd in the 200 IM as a junior and 24th in the 100 fly as a sophomore. “I was really happy with how I placed,” said Cannon, the youngest of five sisters. “My goal was to get into the top-eight and I did that. I qualified (for state) during my sophomore year and I’ve improved (since then). This year, I was able to get in the top-eight. I was slightly disappointed, too, though. After my performance at districts, I was tied for 2nd in the seedings, so I was hoping to place a little higher than that. In swimming, a tenth of a second can mean a few places.” Cannon, who has been swimming since she was 7, notes that she started swimming year-round in eighth grade and credits her parents for helping to become acclimated with the sport and for being incredibly supportive of her. Like Dipman, Cannon competes for a school that doesn’t have a swimming pool, meaning that she practices at the YMCA & JCC in Oregon. Under the tutelage of Dave

Stannerd, one of the aquatics directors at the Y, Cannon competes with athletes from area schools like Maumee and Whitmer. An active student, Cannon is a member of The National Honor Society, serves as the vice president of the Spanish Club and is a member of Students in Action, a group dedicated to community service. And then there’s Devon Griffin. Heading into the district meet several weeks ago, Griffin was concerned that he was going to miss out on his final opportunity to qualify for state after coming so close last season. And after competing in Canton last month, he actually thought he had missed out on making the final cut. “It felt really good (to be All-Ohio),” he said. “I wasn’t even thinking I was going to make the last cut, actually. I was already putting my clothes on when I heard I was in 16th. After that, I ran to the board for my last three dives.” Griffin is quick to credit his diving coach, Eric Nuhfer, for volunteering his time this season and helping him and his fellow divers to make it to the state meet. It was an especially important moment for Griffin, who was there to honor three late family members, Susan, his mother, Derek, his brother, and Ben, his grandfather, who had passed away just days before the event. Derek, a 2005 OHHS graduate, was a runner who was part of the 4x200 relay team that held the school record for nearly a decade. A second-degree black belt, Derek competed in Italy with the U.S. Taekwondo Team, an accomplishment that helped to motivate Devon. “That whole trip was because of them,” Devon said.

AAU cage team seeks players The Western Basin Toledo AAU basketball team is seeking players ages 14-18 for its spring season (Mar. 13-June 1). Coaches are Arnie Sutter, a former Elmwood varsity coach, college assistant at Adrian College, and Genoa standout, and Richard Honner, who has 50 years coaching experience with stops at Genoa, Start, Rogers, and Owens Community College. The team will play between 20-30 games with tournaments in Toledo, Tontogony, Perrysburg, Columbus, Mansfield, and Cincinnati. Tryouts will be Mar. 14-20. The first practice is at the Eastern Community YMCA from 6:30-8:30 on Mar. 12 and 14. The first tourney is in Columbus on Mar. 23. Cost is $375 with discount lodging available. Sutter can be reached at asutter@earthlink.net, 419-836-7707, or 419-340-0935. Honner can be reached at 419-874-8708.

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Real Estate Transfers Week ending Feb 22 Allen Township 2-22-13 Shelley A. Snider to Christopher B. and Rachel A. Nissen, 20703 West State Route 579, $155,000. BentonTownship 2-20-13 Robert Ray to Rob Place LLc, 2440 North Rocky Ridge Road, $48,000. Rocky Ridge Corp 2-21-13 Norman Goetz to Christopher G. Goetz, 14966 West Third Street, $134,000. Bay Township 2-20-13 John R. and Veronica S. Buehler, 6120 West Oak Harbor Southeast Road, $96,667. Genoa Corp. 2-22-13 Paul A. Suto and Gary C. Suto to 507 Real Estate, LLC, 308 MainStreet, $12,000. Catawba Township 2-22-13 Thomas J Stewart to William J. and Mary J. Gannon, 1623 NE Catawba Road Unit 64 and LCA 148, $35,000. Danbury Township 2-20-13 Steven Widman to Jill Adams, 2127 Arlington Drive, $2,834. 2-21-13 Stephen D. Rector et al to Donald and Nancy Rector, 5895 Sweatbriar Lane, $100,190. 2-21-13 The Cove On The Bay LLC to Jeffrey R. Hurlbut, 2665 Amherst, $43,000. 2-22-13 Federal National Mortgage Association to Herbert J. and Jacqueline N. Rocer, 240 South Forest Green Drive, $54,000. 2-22-13 Francis E. and Valerie W. Stultz to Peter A.E. and Fumiko Swanger, 333 Fifth Street, $316,500. 2-22-13 Stanley H. and Shirley Stenten to Kathryn S. Rhodes and Brenda S. Knipp, 231 Poplar Avenue, $186,000. Marblehead Corp 2-21-13 Stephen and Mindy Catalano to Dane and Jamine Fox, 10802 East Bayshore Road, $155,000. Harris Township 2-22-13 Freda A. Kuhlman to Jean A. Holcombe, 18603 West State Route 105, $90,000. Port Clinton City 2-19-13 Roger Hofacker to First Island Company, 0 Harrison Street, $6,800. 2-20-13 John Thomas and Debra S. Poole to Albert S. and Susan G. Benedict, Harborside Condominium Unit F-1, $129,000. 2-20-13 Allene N, Cooney to Federal National mortgage Association, 211 Ash Street, $41,000. 2-22-13 Michael D. and Jessica A. Spencer to Kimberly A. Alexander, 826 Madison Street, $105,000. 2-22-13Susan Hack Krug, Barbara G. Hack and Diane Hack Davis to Renee A. Kitts, 1909 East Harbor Road #206E, $185,100. Week ending March 1 Carroll Township 2-26-13 Peter L. and Diane M. Bores to James W. McDougall, 2389 North Leutz Road, $207,500. 2-28-13 Marieatha M.Keyser to Kenneth K. and Paula M. Kippy, 6516 Harris Harbor Drive, $75,000. Clay Township 2-25-13 Fannie Mae to John B. Hoffman, 23778 West Meadow Drive, $62,000. Catawba Township 2-28-13 Sally S. Minick to Robert J. and Regina L. Hille, 776 North Hidden Harbor Drive, $200,000. 3-1-13 Sandy Beckman to Jessica Crow and Thomas Gonya, 4615 East muggy Road, $304,000. Danbury Township 2-27-13 Gregory L. and Kimberly C. Dziak to David R. Barkholz and Donna R. Weaver-Barkholz, 162 Walnut, Suite 10, $37,800 2-28-13 Agnes M. Busser to Steven P. and Maria E. Busser, 153 Sunnydale, $50,000. Marblehead Corp 2-27-13 Christine R. Sturn to George and Jeff Rucinski, 3546 East Baycliff Drive, $370,000. Erie Township 2-28-13 Thomas D. and Emily S. Bores to Matthew C. Johnson and Cherie L. Jackson, 95 North Schooner Point, $148,000. 2-25-13 Jeanne Morton to Sean and Amy Kelly, 1123 Lee Avenue, $128,000. 3-1-13 Federal Home Loan Mortgage to Shane Blessing and Jaron Caldwell, 316-318 Superior Court, $20,555. 3-1-13 Fannie Mae to TK Homes 308, LLC, 528 East Third Street, $19,500. Oak Harbor Corp 2-25-13 Heather J. Grotton to Michael Breen, 221 South Gordon Drive, $152,500.

Lake Elementary Spelling Bee contestants included (back left to right) Rick Hodgson, Devon Boback, Ramiro Garcia, Serkan Yapragigur, Joseph Pierce, Xavier Jakey, Brent Matus, Joshua Holley, and Paul Conine and (front left to right) Colette Askins, Karly Bekier, Mallory Lowe, Abby Downs, and Tatum Kurth.

Competitors declare a spelling bee champ Fourteen top spellers competed for v-i-c-t-o-r-y as Lake Elementary held its school spelling bee Friday, Jan. 18. The accomplished young spellers earned their spots in the competition by advancing from fifth-grade classroom spelling bees. The students battled through 20 rounds of words such as

whiskery, factoid, condone, and tinkerer. Runner-up Paul Conine, showed off his spelling skills throughout the final rounds, correctly spelling words faulty, transfixed and snarky. However, it was Joshua Holley who outlasted everyone in the competition, remaining enthusiastic even when he strug-

gled to recognize words such as squalid and flora. In the final round, he breathed a sigh of relief as he quickly recited the letters to spell horizon and isolation to win the spelling bee. Joshua earned the honor of representing Lake Elementary at the Wood County Spelling Bee in Bowling Green Feb. 23.

Genoa students artwork goes high tech By Cynthia L. Jacoby Special to the Suburban Press Art teacher Stephanie Combs believes in the creative souls who crafted hundreds of pieces of artwork this school year at Genoa Elementary. On Tuesday, March 5, their talents shone at the annual art show held in the school cafeteria. Family and friends strolled through the room and admired the collection of 600-plus art projects which included everything from two and three-dimensional designs, including clay gargoyles and sugar skulls. Didn’t make the show? Don’t worry. Combs took an innovative step this year that’s bringing the artwork to a worldwide audience. The Curtice resident joined the evergrowing site Artsonia, the world’s largest kids’ art museum made possible via the Internet. “It’s almost like Facebook for art,” Combs said. “But it’s a lot safer.” Genoa Middle School art teacher Jessica Cable turned her onto the site, Combs said. Use of Artsonia.com is free to the teachers and students. Photos of the artwork are uploaded onto the site using either digital cameras, iPads or ipods. Once an item is posted, the site sends an e-mail to each child’s parent, alerting them there a new piece of their child’s artwork available to view. They can view the artwork as well as comment on it. “It’s all confidential. The kids get screen names so they aren’t identified to the general public,” Combs explained. Letters sent home at the beginning of the year explained the Artsonia concept.

Combs asked for permission to download photos of student artwork and asked parents to provide email addresses. About 75 percent of the 600 kids participate, she said. “It’s just so convenient. And the cool thing is that if a relative wants to be able to view and comment, a parent can add their email address to the list. So if Grandma and Grandpa are in Florida, they can stay connected another way,” Combs explained. Filling the site with artwork can be a little daunting at times. “I have 600 students and we do a minimum of eight projects a year. That’s a lot of work. Right now, there are about 2,200 on there (from Genoa Elementary students),” she said. Combs uses any free time she has to snap photos and then upload to the site. She has had some assistance from the fifth grade tech team over seen by technology teacher Emily Pickerel, but most of the task falls on her shoulders. She doesn’t mind though. The site, Combs said, offers the children a very powerful tool – that is, positive reinforcement. “It’s a real confidence booster for the kids. They see their work and what others have to say about it,” Combs explained. “… One very last thing I love is how people connect. Some of kids see what others have to say and they almost get tear-eyed. In this day and age that is so precious.” A portfolio at the bottom of the screen also allows the students to carry their work over into many years to come. Combs said that portfolio will come in handy for both teachers and students especially as the State of Ohio continues to redefine its teaching standards for all classes, includ-

ing art. New art standards at Genoa schools focus on delivery of service to students and helping them clearly learn about art mediums and know how to express them, the teacher explained. Teachers are also exposed to new types of projects and detailed lesson plans that other teachers across the world are willing to share. To date, nearly 20 million pieces of artwork have been posted on Artsonia, according to the counter on its homepage. Nearly 30,000 are posted in a single day. Artsonia owners also recently received recognition for the site. The site was the recipient of the 2012 Parent’s Choice Funstuff Award. What also makes Artsonia attractive to teachers is that it offers a fundraising opportunity, Combs added. There is a merchandising link on the Artsonia.com site. Parents and others viewing the artwork can order various products (from cups and t-shirts to calendars and mouse pads) emblazoned with the children’s artwork from an online gift shop. Twenty-percent of the orders go back to the teachers to help buy art supplies. Combs relies on a school budget created by Principal Brenda Murphy, grants and money out of her own pocket to make up her art room budget. Since joining the network in August, the site has raised about $550 for Combs. She took what she saved and bought an IPad to assist her with the Artsonia project and various projects in the classroom. “I wouldn’t have been able to buy something like that before,” Combs said. If you would like to take a look at the work of these budding artists, check out artsonia.com/genoa7

Military Volunteer income tax assistance at Terra Notes Navy Petty Ofﬁcer 1st Class Stephen B. Brewer, son of Susan Brewer of Sandusky, and David Brewer, of Oregon, along with other Sailors attached to the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, recently received the Rear Admiral Eugene J. Peltier Award for ﬁscal year 2012. A 1999 graduate of Genoa High School, Brewer joined the Navy in February 2003.

For the third consecutive year, students at Terra State Community College will participate in a nationwide program aimed at helping people complete their income tax forms. The students, with support from accounting faculty member Terry Holmes, will be part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. The service is free to the entire community. Student volunteers, who are mostly in accounting and business, have received training to prepare basic tax returns. They will prepare federal and Ohio income tax

returns. City tax and school district tax returns are not part of the service. Taxpayers need to present the following items to have their returns prepared: • Photo identification; • Valid Social Security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents; • Birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return; • Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers; • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); • A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available; • Bank routing numbers and account

numbers for direct deposit • Other relevant information about income and expenses • Total paid for day care • Day care provider’s identifying number To file taxes electronically on a Married Filing Jointly tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. The service will be available on the following dates from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Building A, Room 310: March 19, 21, 26 and 28 and April 2 and 4. Accounting faculty will be supervising at all times. Appointments are not required. For more information, call 419-559-2394.

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Illegal gambling had its day along Woodville Road strip By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com

Author Terry Shaffer with a Toledo police mug shot of infamous Toledo mobster Thomas “Yonnie” Licavoli. (Photo scan courtesy of Terry Shaffer and Happy Chipper Publishing) the Hollywood Toledo Casino motivated him to get his book finished. “It forced my personal deadline,” Shaffer said. “I’ve been researching it out of a personal interest for a long time. It came out of a casino chip interest, and then I found a few illegal chips that belonged to a Toledo club and that really brought my interest forward and I started really collecting them. “Because of my chip interest, I started researching the history and who the people were that were involved. From my own collection I wanted to find out the bottom line — who really ran these, when were they operating.”

first was Stanley “Jerry” Marinski and then Dugan in 1946. Games at the Bon Aire included craps and poker, but it all came to an end after a raid and murder in November, 1951. Urbaytis (1900-46), best known as leader of the gang that pulled off the great million dollar Toledo Post Office robbery of 1921 at the age of 21, was murdered on November 5, 1946 by ex-con Frank Burns. The gun used by Burns was formerly owned by Detective Captain George Timiney and had been reported stolen in June 1946, five months before the Urbaytis shooting. In the 1921 post office robbery, Urbaytis and 12 others were convicted of Toledo’s largest and most historic heist, writes Shaffer. Urbaytis was sentenced to 60 years, but escaped twice. After his second escape, he was sent to Alcatraz. His sentence was reduced to 25 years after a successful appeal addressing the judge’s excessive 60-year sentence. After his release in 1943, he opened the nonlicensed Bon Aire club on Woodville Road just outside Toledo. Social Club 51 was located at 221

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This area east of the Maumee River is no stranger to casino gambling — legal and illegal. Las Vegas-style gambling came to East Toledo in 2012 in the form of the 290,000 square foot, $200 million Hollywood Casino Toledo on the banks of the Maumee River, which opened just after the Memorial Day holiday last year. Of course, that casino is legal with 33 percent of gross revenue going to taxes. Illegal gambling clubs here date back to Prohibition days and its unlikely any of the profits went toward taxes. Author Terry Shaffer describes its history in his 146-page book, Illegal Gambling Clubs of Toledo: The Chips, The Dice, The Places and Faces. In his research, Shaffer discovered Bon Aire Supper Club, Social Club 51, the El Rancho Ballroom, the Terminal Social Club, and Ted Stone’s Café — all located along the Woodville Road strip from East Toledo to as far east as present-day Millbury. His book goes city-wide in describing the culture surrounding Toledo’s infamous mobsters and lists 72 different illegal gambling operations dating back to the turn of the century. Included are detailed descriptions of the clubs from the dates of operation, the location, the owners and operators to the police raids that attempted to shut them down. “A lot of this research, the pictures, mug shots that are in there, came from the Toledo Police Museum. They had discovered the long lost mob files. They had three cases of files from the Licavolis (headed by mobster Thomas “Yonnie” Licavoli) to everything else and they had been missing for years. “They’d been subpoenaed a few times and no one knew where they were. They had been moved one time, and then another and they lost track of where they were,” Shaffer continued. “I just happened to stumble upon them when I went there to find out what I can for this book, and the director said, ‘Well Terry, I’ve got the missing files.’ I guess when they were putting the museum together they started digging into old places and gathering stuff together and the old files showed up, so I was the first researcher to have access to these.” Shaffer, a Toledo resident since 1966, is a graduate of the University of Toledo and a local business owner. He has spent the past 15 years researching and collecting vintage casino gambling chips and has become a popular luncheon speaker for civic organizations. Shaffer explains that the opening of

Mary Avenue in the Northwood area, just off Woodville Road and was owned by Joseph Yappallo (alias Joe Yap) and William Kelly, and also involved in operations were Joseph Lerous and Herbert Tarsha. It opened in 1964 with blackjack and poker tables, opening at 2:30 a.m. and closing between 7 and 8 a.m. Big money nights were Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Shaffer writes. Club 51 closed after a raid on January 23, 1965. According to Shaffer’s book, the police chief knew about the club since October, 1964, but held off conducting the raid until he had enough evidence. “There were approximately 60 gamblers playing poker and blackjack present at the time of the raid,” Shaffer writes. “The entrance door was equipped with two-way glass for use by the door tender. On the night of the raid, the door tender was Joe Yap.”

In his research, Shaffer discovered The Bon Aire Supper Club, 2188 Woodville Road, which was owned by Joseph Urbaytis and Edward “Big Edge” Wojnarowski, alias Wagner, opening in 1943. We know the location today as the Woodville Army/Navy Surplus Store, but the Bon Aire building is gone. Jimmy Dugan took over in 1946 and changed its name to Terminal Social Club (aka Dugan’s). The craps table attendant at

In Wood County The El Rancho, 1460 Woodville Road, was located three miles east of the city limits near Millbury. The original gambling building was destroyed by fire. After its gambling days, the location later became the Sun Oil Recreation Center and was outfitted with baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a swimming pool and camping and picnic areas. Its short life as gambling club began on November 9, 1944 by owners Ed Warnke, R.E. Rhinehart and members of the Academy Club. It closed just four days later after being raided. “They were pretty sharp out there. The sheriff’s department didn’t let them go too long,” Shaffer said. Games included craps, blackjack, and horse racing. The gambling house was to never close, including Sundays, and had free 10 minute taxi shuttle service every few minutes from two cigar stores on 210 and 625 St. Clair Street in downtown Toledo. The tip-off to the Wood County Sheriff’s Department came from a competing club called the Forest Park Club just three miles down the street. “According to officials, the call for action came from rivals posing as newspaper men who complained about the El Rancho operating a gambling establishment,” Shaffer wrote. Another east side club mentioned in Shaffer’s book is Ted Stone’s Café, 2172 Woodville Road, owned by Ted Stone and operated by Benny Aronoff. Aronoff had moved his Buckeye Club operations out to the café for a short time in 1936 while the heat was on in downtown Toledo. (Illegal Gambling Clubs of Toledo: The Chips, The Dice, The Places and Faces is published by Happy Chipper Publishing, Toledo, and can be purchased at the Toledo Police Museum, HappyChipper. com, and Amazon.com for $22.95.)

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Ottawa Co. Conservation League Youth Shoot March 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., for ages 9-15. Free. Shoot will consist of trap shooting, archery and making inline fishing lures. Club will provide a gun or bow to those who don’t have one. An adult must accompany each child. Instructors will be on hand to assist participants. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by March 16. Space limited to first 25. Mike Dille at 419-836-7508. Vendors & Crafters Sought for a Spring Vendor & Craft Show, March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 17877 SR 579 (across from Blackberry Corners). Proceeds from the show will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Ottawa County. Call Tami or Kim 419-855-4370 for info.

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Crafters Wanted for Woodmore Select Baseball Craft Show to be held March 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Woodmore High School Multipurpose Room, 633 Fremont St. Info: visit www. woodmoreselectbaseball.com or call Esteban Reyes at 419-345-4104. Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. and every Sat. from 5-9 p.m. Questions: 419-392-1112. The Cash Basis Annual Financial Report of the Harris-Elmore Public Library for the year that ended Dec. 31, 2012 is available for inspection at the Library, 328 Toledo St. Call Julie Bergman, ﬁscal ofﬁcer, at 419-862-2573 for an appointment. Storytimes for Preschool-Age Children offered Wed. at 11 a.m., Harris-Elmore Library, 328 Toledo St. Book discussion group meets the 4th Thurs. of each month at 10:30 a.m. New members welcome. Info: 419-862-2482. 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 Card Players Meet Thurs. evenings at 7 p.m. at the Elmore Retirement Center.

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AARP Tax Time will be offered at the Genoa Senior Center March 11 and 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments required. Call 419-855-4491. Preschool Storytime meets Tues. at 11 a.m. at the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. Book Discussion Groups meet the 3rd Thurs. of the month at 9:30 a.m. & the 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m., Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. Call 419-8553380 to reserve a book. Genoa Senior Center 514 Main St., serves lunch Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. (call 419-855-4491 for reservations). Card playing Mon. & Wed. at 12:30 p.m.; blood sugar checks offered the 3rd 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 being relocated to Christ Community Church, 303 West 4th St. Info: 419-855-8539 or 419-341-0913.

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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. On March 28, the group will discuss “The Shoemaker’s Wife,” by Adriana Trigiani. For info or to reserve a copy of the book, call 419-637-2173. Taco Bar Fiesta, an evening of food, music and fun, March 16, 6-11 p.m., St. Michael’s Church Hall. Buffet from 6:30-8 p.m. Music provided by Elmore Fudd. 21 and over. BYOB. Tickets $25 per person, advance sale only. For tickets, call Elizabeth Reynolds at 419-360-0267 or the parish ofﬁce at 419-367-2255. Active Seniors invited to Meet & Eat at Gibsonburg Senior Center, 100 Meadow Lane. Lunches every weekday, educational & social programs, health assessments & more. Transportation and homedelivered meals available. 419-637-7947.

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The Sandusky County Agricultural Society is raffling a new Toro zero-turn lawnmower. The mower is a 22 horsepower 5000 series, with a 50-inch cutting deck. All proceeds will go to the Agricultural Society Improvement fund for future needs and improvements within the county

Fri., March 16th 5

Dust off your records: Vinyl is cool again Play or transfer your records and tapes to CDs or your computer with one of our affordable, cool record players for as little as $59.99. Over 50 different models. Locally-owned.

Go to www.coolrecordplayers.com or call A.J Szozda at 419-266-6788.

Reubens Special Home Baked Desserts

Get a Taste of the Irish with Us! Starts at 11am

Oak Harbor

Mid-County EMT Assn. Spaghetti Dinner March 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or sold out, St. Paul’s UCC, corner of Toussaint & Ottawa streets). Meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread and assorted desserts. Dine in or carry out. Matching funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Ottawa Co. Chapter #30011. All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast March 23, 7-10 a.m., Oak Harbor United Methodist Church, 360 E. Ottawa St. off SR 163 near Veterans Park. Proceeds will beneﬁt Camp Sabroske. Info: Barb at 419-304-0723. All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fries from 4-7 p.m. Fridays through March 22, St. Boniface School, 215 Church St. Choose from baked or fried ﬁsh, macaroni and cheese, french fries, seasoned potatoes, hush puppies, cole slaw, salad bar, dinner rolls, beverage and a variety of homemade desserts. Children’s meals available. Ages 5 and under eat free. 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.

Engagement Announcement

Komarynski ~ Ault

The deadline for our Transitions Page is Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

Pemberville

Fish Fries March 15 and 29, 4:30-7 p.m. Pemberville American Legion, 405 E. Front St. Three & ﬁve piece dinners available, which include baked potato or fries, cole slaw or applesauce, roll & butter. Carryout available. Homemade pie and macaroni and cheese also available. Pemberville United Methodist Church Public Dinner March 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Pemberville United Methodist Church, 205 Perry St. Featuring a buffet of casserole dishes, including vegetarian options, salad bar, dessert and beverage, Homemade mufﬁns will be offered. Carryouts available. 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.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Komarynski of Hudson, MI are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheila Renee Komarynski, to Travis Lee Ault, son of Mickey and ElaineAult of Elmore, OH. The future bride graduated from Mercy College of Northwest Ohio with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. She is employed as a Registered Nurse at Mercy Saint Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, OH. The future groom received an Associate of Applied Business Degree in Marketing from Terra State Community College. He is employed as a Crop Consultant for Crop Production Services in Delphos, OH. AnAugust, 2013 wedding is being planned.

Walbridge

Engagement Announcement

Chicken Paprikas Dinner March 16, 5-7 p.m., Walbridge VFW 9963, 109 N. Main St. Includes vegetable, salad, roll & butter and dessert. Walbridge Centennial Committee meets the second Tues. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the village hall. Family Storytimes for children of all ages Tues. 11 a.m., Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St. Free. 419-666-9900.

Daniel Klorer

Woodville 4th of July Committee Meeting March 12, 7 p.m., Woodville Youth Center/Legion Hall, 200 South Elm St. Public is invited and welcome to attend. Woodville Senior Center offers lunch M-F, 11:30 a.m. (call 419-849-3636 for reservations). Home delivery also available.

fairgrounds. Tickets are available for a $10 donation; only 600 total tickets available. Tickets may be purchased from any board member, or at the Society office, 712 North St., Fremont. The drawing for the lawnmower will be held at the Ag Society’s annual Reverse Raffle April 20. Call the Ag Society office at 419-332-5604 for more information.

Offer expires June 26, 2013

Collins ~ Limbert

Woodville

Ag Notes Ag Society raffles

419-855-4325

Jigg s Dinner

Ageless Wonders will be going out for dinner March 14 at Luckey’s, 3310 Navarre Ave., Oregon (across from Kroger). Meet at 5 p.m. Info: 419-8363811. 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.

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.

Cemetery Cleanup Deadline at Elliston and Limestone cemeteries is March 15. Wreaths, arrangements and other materials remaining after that date will be removed. New arrangements may be displayed beginning March 29.

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Christie Collins, daughter of Mark and Sally Collins of Curtice, and Travis Limbert, son of James and Jona Limbert of Wapakoneta, are engaged to be married. Christie is a 2006 graduate of Genoa High School, 2010 honors graduate of BGSU, and will graduate from The University of Toledo College of Law with a JD (doctorate in law) in May, 2013. Travis is a 2006 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, 2010 honors graduate of BGSU, and received his Master’s Degree from BGSU in 2012. The couple plans a fall 2013 wedding.

Daniel has a 4.11 GPA and is ranked 5th in his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Strive, and Math Club. He also participates in soccer, tennis and swimming .

Daniel, son of Melissa Klorer & the late Gerald A. Klorer and grandson of Steve Klorer, plans to study aerospace engineering at Case Western Reserve University and eventually build spacecraft to go to Mars.

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6036James.com Situated on 3 lots, extra nice 3 bed with brand new family room addition. Seller leaving all appliances including washer and dryer. Call today!

OPEN HOUSE Sun. March 17 1:00 2:30 619 W. Madison St. Gibsonburg Beautiful home near elem. school. Much to offer - 4 bedroom, office, new kitchen, beauty salon and workshop. Don't need a beauty salon? It would make a great family room. 521 W. Smith One story home with 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, sunroom, and office. Large 2 car garage. Lots of storage. (Agent owned) Call today. 420 W. Stevenson Lovely starter home, move in ready. 3 bedroom (1 down), new kitchen and bath. Large 2 car garage and new shed. Well maintained, move in ready. Call Becky Lauer SECURE REALTY. 419-637-2738

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SOLD: 880 Water, Woodville SOLD: 312 Fremont, Elmore SOLD: 215 Pine, Woodville SOLD: 646 Grandview, Elmore SOLD: 308 Main, Genoa PENDING: 512 Superior, Genoa PENDING: 108 15th, Genoa PENDING: 10767 Sun Trace, Perrysburg PENDING: 152 Brooklyn, Oak Harbor PENDING: 1966 Allendale, Toledo

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FARMLAND Real Estate Auction 28.6 Âą ACRES Lake Twp., Wood County, Ohio

DARR FARM Real Estate Auction 609 County Road 127 Fremont, Ohio

77.16Âą Acres 2 Tracts Rice Twp., Sandusky County

Wed. March 27, 2013 - 4:37 pm PROPERTY LOCATIONS: Take US RT 20 north west of Stony Ridge OH approx... 1.3 of a mile to Tracy Rd., then north (right) 2.2 miles to the property with frontage on the east side of Tracy Rd & around the corner on the south side of Keller Rd. Watch for signs! AUCTION LOCATION: Glass City Boardwalk Banquet & Catering Hall, 27820 E. Broadway, Moline, Ohio

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 @ 6:07 pm

OPEN VIEWING: Weds., March 6 from 4-5 pm @ the property.

PROPERTY LOCATION: Take St Rt. 19 north of Fremont past the Ohio Turnpike to CR 127, then west or left to Tract #2 before the RxR, then across the RxR to Tract #1, back the driveway to the farmstead & land! AUCTION LOCATION: Fremont Country Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2340 E. State St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fremont, Ohio.

TRACT: 28.6 +/- acres of land with approx. over 375â&#x20AC;&#x2122;+/- frontage on Tracy Rd. & 1750â&#x20AC;&#x2122;+/- on Keller Rd. There is ditch running though the property dividing it into 2 fields. 24.7 FSA acres of cropland. The soils in this parcel are NpA Nappanee silty clay loam, HcA Hoytville silty clay loam, NnA Nappanee loam & SpA Sloan silty clay loam; Lake School Dist. Taxes are $611.24 annual. Wood County parcel #H28-712-190000025000. A nonrefundable down payment of $10,000 is required at the close of auction. Owner: D H Moser Farms Family LLC For Terms & Conditions check the web site or call the office - 419-547-7777.

OPEN HOUSE: Tues. Feb. 19 & 26 @ 4-5:30 pm, Sun. March 3 @ 12:30-2:00 pm For Terms & Conditions check the web site or call the office - 419-547-7777.

1 bedroom Kelsey/Raymer area, apartment, open area living room w/kitchen and island, upstairs bedroom w/walk-in closet, central air, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer can be arranged to stay $475/mo 419-699-1670 1 story house for rent, 2 bedrooms, kitchen appliances included, fenced yard, no pets, $500/mo., + deposit and utilities. Delence St. between E. Broadway and Plymouth. 419-4726096 after 5:30pm or leave message 2 bedroom Townhouse, Buckeye St., Genoa, $515/mo +deposit, no pets, 419-862-3299

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3 bedroom home near Chippewa Golf Course, 2 full baths, kitchen w/stove & refrigerator, living room, dining room and sun porch, newly painted and carpeted, full basement and large yard. $850/mo 419-262-0015 4-Bedroom house, East Toledo, $600/month $500 deposit +gas, +electric, 2 full bathrooms. Call 419280-1564 or 419-704-1376. 840 Forsythe Duplex, lower 2 bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator supplied and maintained, you pay all utilities, $450/mo. + deposit. No Pets.419-698-3430 East house, 2-bedroom, deposit, references, $460/month. May consider land contract w/good credit. 419-490-4733 East Toledo Butler, 2-bedroom upper duplex, $410/month plus utilities. Caledonia, 1-bedroom upper duplex, appliances included, $375/month plus utilities. 419-698-9058 East Toledo, 3 bedroom lower unit apartment with basement and off street parking, gas heat and water included, $550/mo., 2218 Caledonia, 419-697-0611

Genoa-small 1-bedroom house, no steps, W/D hookup, A/C, $550/month plus deposit/utilities. 419-855-4411 Millbury, new units on the market, totally remodeled, spacious 2 bedroom, 1Â˝ bath +bonus makeup room, washer/dryer hookup, no pets. $625/mo 419-260-7583

OREGON APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bedrooms, spacious, patio, new carpet, appliances, low deposit, car port available, C/A, laundry facilities on site. $395/mo. to $495/mo. + utilities; 2 bedroom unit $495/mo., heat included.

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Very clean, All Electric 2BDR Apartment in Luckey, Stove, Refrig, W&D Furnished. No pets, no smoking call 419-351-4347.

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Eastside-2013 Bakewell, 3 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, fenced yard. $475/mo +$475 deposit, water included. 419-260-0871 or 419-7647018

Woodville, 1-bedroom apartment, newly decorated w/garage, washer/dryer, stove/refrigerator, 419849-2449.

Genoa 2 bedroom upper, clean, no pets. $450/mo. +Security deposit/utilities. 419-862-2000

Woodville, OH. Large 2 bedroom apt. comes with refrigerator/stove, washer/dryer hookup, $625/mo. +deposit. 419-862-2867

Genoa- Spacious 2 bedroom upper, heat & water incuded $560/mo. Available March 15. Call Matt 567-277-0210.

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PUBLIC AUCTION Commercial Building - 3 Story w/ 2 Apartments Friday, April 12, 2013 @ 12:00 Noon Location: 917 Madison Ave., Toledo, OH 43604 3903 Sq Ft Commercial building, close to downtown, 1st floor is unfinished and ready for you to configure to your requirements or build out for the next tenant. 2nd & 3rd floors are finished apartments w/ 2 bedrooms and 1 Â˝ baths each. Updated mechanical system, separate utilities and producing good income. Be sure to inspect this building, if you need office space or a professional location, take a look. With the income from the apartments your cost may be close to nothing. Don't miss this auction. Call for an appointment to view. Terms: 10% Down day of sale, balance at closing, 2% Buyers premium to be added. Rents and Taxes prorated at closing. BROKER PARTICIPATION WELCOME! Visit Our Website for More Info Seller: Library Square Properties LLC

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A & M Towing and Recovery We buy junk cars, vans & trucks 419-320-5389 or 419-917-3650 Mike's Hauling We buy junk cars, trucks and vans Scrap metal hauled free. 419-666-1443

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Booth rental available in Northwood salon. Call 419-508-5020 for details. Bosch Landscape now Please call 419-836-1551.

hiring.

CLASS A DRIVERS Regionally dedicated lanes Great Home Time Our Drivers Know Us Best Call Us and Talk To One And Find Out What We Can Do For You 419-725-7167 or http://www.mcstrucks.com Drivers: Co & OWNER-OP's. Solo's or Teams. Dedicated Routes Available. Dry Vans/Flatbeds. Excellent Pay/ Home Weekly, Free Plate program. No Upfront Costs. CDL-A, 2yrs exp. 866-946-4322 Drivers: Company Great Pay,Miles,Benefits and Home Time Passenger Policy CDL-A with 1 Yr OTR Exp. 1-800-831-4832 x1406 Drivers: Want a Professional Career? Haul Flatbed Loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.41-.51cpm! CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/AA 800628-3408 www.trinitytrucking.com Experienced delivery drivers needed for a fast-paced local deliver company, no CDL required. Minimum 12 months verifiable commercial driving experience in the past 36 months. Please e-mail resume to evldriver@yahoo.com or call 419-344-0364. NATURAL RESOURCES POSITIONS Metroparks of the Toledo Area has openings for a Seed Nursery Crew Leader and a Land Steward at Blue Creek or Oak Openings Preserve; associate's degree in an environmental science or similar program required. Crew Leader requires moderate experience in agriculture or natural resources management and some supervisory experience; $18.32/hour, full time. Land Steward requires one year experience in environmental education or natural resources; $13.02/hr., part time. Go to www.MetroparksToledo.com to view the position descriptions and job requirements. Apply online by 3/21/13. EOE Part time seasonal driver position available at a local wholesale greenhouse on the east side of Toledo. No CDL required. Clean driving record a must. Part time seasonal position also available for general greenhouse help. (Planting, watering etc..) We are a Drug Free Workplace. Send resume to: greenhouse2525@yahoo.com. Part-time graphic artist, proficient in CorelDRAW and Photoshop needed to create racing related graphics. email resume to: applications@cros.net

PT merchandiser needed to service book departments in local stores. Apply at www.readerlink.com Receptionist/Secretary. Quickbooks experience required. Pay based on qualifications. Please mail resume to: P.O. Box 169- H, Millbury, OH 43447,. Sales Dream If you like sales and are not afraid to speak in front of small lgroups, call 866-703-4414 full or part-time. SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number. Small, family owned business looking to hire for full and part time positions. You must have a valid driver's license, CDL's a plus but not necessary. Hours are Monday through Friday; 8am to 4:30pm for full time. Must be capable of climbing ladders and doing some heavy lifting. May stay some nights out of town. Experience not necessary, will train on the job. Must be willing to work. If interested or have any questions please call 419-637-7700.

Needed... FULL TIME DAY COOK & PART TIME NIGHT COOK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Apply in Person â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Speedtrap Diner 310 E. Main, Woodville

TRAINCO

Truck Driving Schools Day - Eve - Weekend Class Job Placement

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

Are you in need of a housekeeper, I do general/deep housecleaning also run errands (doctor's appointments, groceries, etc), or just some companionship for your loved one or just someone to provide loving pet care in your home while you're gone? Flexible hours and competitive wage. 419-464-5826. Certified Nurse Aid with seven years experience in alzheimer, dementia, epileptic, and level challenged patients has opening to care for your loved one. Also patients who are convalescing from surgery, rehab process or in need of companionship. 419-720-9234 Jill. Child care provided in my Oregon home or your home, volunteer parttime at Lucas County Children Services, references and very reasonable. Robin 567-218-4251

Father of three is looking for work . Experienced in Sales; Would like to sell cars.. Any days, any hours. Call 419-559-3212 Seeking work for in home health care in the greater Toledo area. I have several years of experience and can care for any ability level providing daily personal needs with compassion. I am dependable with reliable transportation. 419-206-9056

A former nanny has openings in my Oregon home. I offer fun, education and lots of love, first aid & CPR 419-972-7109 Child care in my Millbury home, with references, non-smoking, free meals, CPR Certified, lots of TLC. 419-836-7672.

Metroparks of the Toledo Area has openings for a Seed Nursery Crew Leader and a Land Steward at Blue Creek or Oak Openings Preserve; associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in an environmental science or similar program required. Crew Leader requires moderate experience in agriculture or natural resources management and some supervisory experience; $18.32/hour, full time. Land Steward requires one year experience in environmental education or natural resources; $13.02/hr., part time. Go to www.MetroparksToledo.com to view the position descriptions and job requirements. Apply online by 3/21/13. EOE

Antiques, furniture, lamps, paintings, pottery. Stony Ridge Antiques. 419-837-3068 and 419-837-5490 We buy name brand brass & woodwind instruments and old drums and drum parts any condition,guitars and tube amplifiers. Dr. Dave's Band Aide 2048 Starr Ave., Toledo. 419-693-3900

$ Buying WANTED $ all items Gold - Silver - Platinum â&#x20AC;˘ Coin Collections â&#x20AC;˘ Pocketwatches â&#x20AC;˘ Old Wristwatches Michael Tadsen Jewelers 4201 Woodville Rd., Northwood

419-698-1570

From my heart St. Jude, Thank You, for prayers answered. V.R.C.

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

Tax prep 20 yrs. experience, $65 long form, includes everything. Federal, State, City, E-file. 419-913-1089

SOLOMON LUTHERAN SCHOOL SEEKS Summer Child Care Director & Year Round Child Care Aides. Submit Resume to 305 West Main Street, Woodville, OH 43469 NATURAL RESOURCES POSITIONS

Electrical Service Changes from fuses to breakers, 100/200 etc., House Wiring Specialist, 567-277-5333 (local)

For Your Wedding Grosjean Photography Call Ken or LaRae at 419-836-9754 Have Scissors/Will Travel

* Antiques * Buying all types and estates, including old toys, advertising items, Watches. 419-351-7014 or 419-6915808

Experienced hair care that comes to homebound disabled persons. All hair services provided. Available 5 days a week. Servicing Oregon, Genoa, Walbridge, Perrysburg Twp, and South Toledo Call Patty K. at 419-283-9628

Seasonal Parks & Grounds Maintenance The Village of Woodville will be accepting applications for the 2013 mowing season. Pay for this position will be $8.00/hour. Applicant must have a valid Ohio Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and be able to operate various types of equipment essential to this position. Applications available online at www.villageofwoodville.com, or at the Village Administrative Offices between 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm, located at 530 Lime Street, Woodville, OH 43469. Applications will be accepted until March 22nd at 3pm.

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat & Sun, Mar. 23 & 24, 2013 (NOTE: 4th weekend in March)

Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds - Fremont, OH

www.presspublications.com

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

Public Notice

Consignments Wanted: Call 419-547-7777

The City of Oregon Civil Service Commission will conduct examinations at the Clay High School cafeteria, 5665 Seaman Road, Oregon on Saturday, April 6, 2013 for Instrumentation Technician Operator I at 9:30 am and Instrumentation Technician Operator II at 11:00 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.

Applications must be filed at the Civil Service Commission office, 5330 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio from March 11-22, 2013 during regular business hours. Applications can be obtained at www.ci.oregon.oh.us or at the office. Applicants must be 18 years of age at appointment. For additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications as set forth in City ordinances, see official announcements posted in City offices or on the city's website at www.ci.oregon.oh.us There are presently NO VACANCIES. EEO M/F

NOTICE: Consignments will be received Sat. March 16th thru Thurs. March 21st at the Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds from 9-6 pm daily. NO Consignments taken on Friday or Days of Auction Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auction sold over 5,000 lots with over 2,600 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

THE PRESS, MARCH 11, 2013

BAY AREA Looking for Clean Fill Dirt? Rock bottom prices. Free delivery. Bobcat services available. Call MIKE 419-350-8662 Chimney Specialist Sobczak & Sons 419-531-7774 Hardwood Flooring, Refinishing, Installation, and Repair Work. 18-yrs experience. Call Kyle 419-343-3719

Affordable roofing, garages, flat roofs , new roofs or repairs, big or small, license, insured, 419-2424222 FREE ESTIMATES. Roofer & Company LLC (Previously Hatfield Roofing) Commercial and Residential All Types ,Re-roof and Repair Senior Discount/Free Estimates Reasonable, BBB 419-836-9863

Office Space/Retail/ or Salon for Lease 1,050 Sq. Ft. in Walbridge $400-$600 p/mo. + deposit & utilities Call 419-392-8968

(2) cemetery lots at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, both for $1990. Savings of $410. 419-849-3631. Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, 2 graves, Section Q, Lots 24 spaces 3 & 4. Value $5,000. Asking $3,000 OBO. 567-277-2546

General house cleaning and offices. Reasonable, 30 yrs. experience and referenses. 419-6661753 Let The Sun Shine In! Sunshine Cleaning Services. 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Coni, 419514-4136. MOTHER - DAUGHTER CLEANING TEAM Dependable - Honest - Experienced . Call Shirley 419-637-2505

BAY AREA *Landscaping *Yard leveling *Demolition *Hauling *Bobcat services. We have great clean fill dirt! Exceptionally cheap prices! "Free Delivery" CALL MIKE at 419-350-8662

BAY AREA Looking for Clean Fill Dirt? Rock bottom prices. Free delivery. Bobcat services available. Call MIKE 419-350-8662

Ivan's Tree Service Serving Toledo & Surrounding Counties for 32 years! Rated A+ from BBB Free Estimates & Reasonable Rates *Expert Removal *Trimming *Shaping *Complete Clean-Up Fully Insured. 419-693-9964

Fork Lift Friday BOWLING GREEN FLEA MARKET Wood County Fairgrounds March 16 & 17 (9am-4pm) 2 Buildings open and full! Antiques, collectibles, books, jewelry, coins, lamps, rag rugs, crafts, sports cards, new vendors added. Lunch stand 9am-4pm.

Forklift training each Friday. Call Penta Career Center for more information at

419-661-6503.

$50.00 Off Your Next Event! Check out musicbytomtom.com or call 419-944-9178 for all your DJ needs!

MILLBURY 26810-26800 Woodland Court One Day Only March 16 (8am to 4pm) First 20 people that spend more than $5.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Grab Bag Bad Weather Date April 27 NO EARLY BIRDS

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

Charter Bus Tours:

April 27-May 1 Norfolk, Virginia Beach & DC Lots of attractions!! Call for detailed flier--$699

Evelyn's Excursions 877-771-4401 419-737-2055 www.evelynsexcursions.com

Spring Travel Party Sunday, March 10 1:30-4:00pm Exit 13, Ramada Inn Free-Free & Door Prizes, Refreshments & great Entertainment. New Fliers available

NEW!

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

NEW TRAINING AT PENTA CAREER CENTER

AUCTION ADS

CNC Machine Programmer

ON THE PRESS WEBSITE www.presspublications.com

Class starts March 18th Funding may be available Call 419-661-6503 for more info

Buying Quality Antiques, From single to whole estates, Also old toys, advertising items, watches, pottery419-351-7014

Now Hiring Friendly Faces!

Mike Halka 419-350-8662 Oregon, OH. "Serving all of N.W. Ohio"

KNIERIEM PAINTING & WALLPAPERING EXTERIOR-INTERIOR Painting & wall papering; Interior wood refinishing; man lifts; airless spray; power wash & blasting; silicone seal; refinishing aluminum siding; residential; church, farm. EXPERIENCED FREE ESTIMATES *SENIOR & WINTER RATES* 419-862-2000 GRAYTOWN OR 419-697-1230 NORTHWOOD

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

RAINBOW LANES BOWLING ALLEY AUCTION FRI., MARCH 15, 2013 - 10:27 am 1600 E State St, Fremont, OH

(15) Wood Lanes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lg Horseshoe Bar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pop Vending Machine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Refrigeration Compressors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Outdoor Signs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Old Oak Roll Top Desk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lockers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tables â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chairs Bar Stools â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Under Counter Bar Sinks & Coolers â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Balls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shoes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Overhead Doors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Old Fremont Savings Bank Neon Lighted Round Clock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Much More INSPECTION: Thurs., March 14 from 4-7 pm WM BAKER & KEN BONNIGSON, CAI Asst. Auctioneers: Dean A. Smith, Todd Schling, Robert Carpenter, Fred Wolff, Andy Kluding

www.bakerbonnigson.com

INVITATION TO BID SEALED BIDS for the furnishing of the necessary materials and construction of the WATER AND WASTEWATER SCADA SYSTEM REPLACEMENT -- GIBSONBURG, OHIO will be received by the Village of Gibsonburg, Ohio at the office of Village Administrator, 120 North Main Street, Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431 until 10:00 a.m. (Local Time) Monday, March 25, 2013 and at that time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. The scope of work consists of replacing the SCADA systems at the water plant, well field, and wastewater plant. The contract documents, including plans and specifications, are on file at the office of the Village of Gibsonburg, Ohio and the Engineer -- Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. (PDG). A set may be obtained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43614, Telephone 419385-5303, www.pdgplanroom.com. A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $50.00 will be required for each set of plans and specifications; check must be made payable to Becker Impressions.

All bids must be signed and submitted on the blanks which are bound in this booklet. Bids must state the unit prices in the blanks provided and be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked --- Water and Wastewater SCADA System Replacement --- and addressed to the Village of Gibsonburg, 120 North Main Street, Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431. The bid guaranty may be of two forms: 1. A Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond using the form in the 1. Contract Documents. (The amount of the bid does NOT 1. have to appear on this form.)

We are expanding & have openings for:

2. 2. 2. 2. 2.

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"

We are located at 930 S. Wynn Rd. Across from Pearson Park, Oregon. 419-698-4331. E.O.E. Hroregon.littlesistersofthepoor.org

The Engineer for the Project is Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc., 1168 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.

*Outdoor Power Equipment Repair & Service

Sacred Heart Home/Little Sister of the Poor are looking forFull-time STNA for midnight shift. Candidates need to be state licensed, be in good standing in the state NA Registry and have current First Aid card. They will be accountable for providing loving care to our residents. Prior experience preferred.

Evelyn's Excursions

For the Home, Lawn, Farm & Garden Generators, Riding Mowers, Log Splitters, Trimmers, Edgers, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, Leaf Blowers, etc. Track Record of Professional Service and Happy Customers Reasonable Rates 419-260-8990

State Tested Nurse Aide

Travel Party-Sunday, March 10-Ramada Inn-Exit 13 1:30-4:00-Free and New Fliers available then. Lots of Day and Multi-Day Tours.

Resale Shop We specialize in new and gently used items 506 Main Street, Toledo Old NAPA Building Open 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 Every Day Too Much To List! Come check us out! Plenty Parking! 419-322-2720

TOLEDO Estate Sale! 1516 Remington Street March 9th & 10 th 9am to 6pm Furniture, Household Items, Baby Girl Items 0 to 6mo., & More!

RAY'S HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Siding, Electrical Problems, Help for the Do-It-Yourselfer. Small Jobs Welcome, 35+ Years Experience Member BBB 419-836-4574/419-304-0583

â&#x20AC;˘ Cashiers â&#x20AC;˘ Custodians

A certified check, cashier's check or letter of credit in favor of the Village of Gibsonburg, Ohio, in the amount of 10% of the bid. If the contract is awarded, a Contract Bond will be required, which is a 100% payment and performance bond.

After the award of the contract let by competitive bid and prior to the time the contract is entered into, bidders shall submit the affidavit required under the Ohio Revised Code, Section 5719.042 that the bidder was not charged with any delinquent personal property taxes in Sandusky County, Ohio.

Part-Time Positions Competive Wages & BeneďŹ ts Candidates should apply online at :

The successful bidder will be required to pay not less than the minimum wage rates established by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of Ohio. The Village of Gibsonburg, Ohio reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularity in any bid and to determine the lowest and best bidder.

www.mypetrojob.com - hiring code 101 or call 1-888-673-8765 Petro 26416 Baker Rd., Perrysburg 419-837-9772 Ext.31709 TA 3483 Libbey Rd., Perrysburg 419-837-5017

DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The estimate for the cost of construction is $90,000.

EOE

By Order of David Johnson Village Administrator

THE PRESS, MARCH 11, 2013

Serious Collector Buying Old Historical Pin backs, Badges, Ribbons (Political Advertising) Pre 1960 Baseball Cards. 419-304-7076

Tools For Sale Black & Decker 10â&#x20AC;? Mitre Box $60.00 Air Floor Nailer for 1/2â&#x20AC;? & 3/4â&#x20AC;? Flooring, used one job, extra nails. $90.00 419-691-3799

China Hutch, Table with 4 chairs/2 leaves, lawn mower. Good Condition. 419-693-2023

4400 Watt Homelite generator. 8HP, 120/240 volt, like new. $400. 419-340-3936 Cabbage Patch Dolls $5 each and other Collectibles. 419-855-7038.

Cub Cadet 107 lawn tractor w/mower deck, 42" snow blower all in good condition-$900 419262-0015. Generator on wheels, Honda gas engine, 6 kw, battery or pull start. Asking-$1800.00 419-392-1726

YOU LUCKY DOG VOLUNTEER OPORTUNITY Our pooches are in need of a play/socializing time volunteer on Fridays and Saturdays from 10a - 12 noon and every other Thursday from 10 - 12 noon. 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 youluckydog@bex.net

LOST! Male shepherd mix, tan with white chest, shepherd face, floppy ears, last seen Dearborn/Starr area. Answers to Bettis. REWARD! 419691-5662.

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

1994 Jeep Wrangler w/7ft Meyer snowplow. Power angle/lift, 112k, 4speed manual, 6-cylinder, $2200. 419-691-3837

Concrete

In Home Service

KELLER CONCRETE INC.

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

419-836-FIXX (3499)

419-697-9398

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2009 Honda CRV EX, $17,500 OBO, 42,000 miles, 4 wheel drive, newer tires, 1 owner, excellent condition. 419-309-7510

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;95 Olds Cutlass SupremeLoaded, Very Clean, 4 Dr, V6....$2488 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;96 Olds Cutlass Supreme-2Dr, Very Low Miles, V6...................$1988 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;00 Saturn L200-V6, Full Power, 4 Dr, Super Low Miles...............$3988 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;01 VW Jetta GLS-4Dr, Leather, Heated Seats, Sunroof..............$4988 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;98 Mustang Convertible-Loaded, New Top, New Wheels & Tires$4988 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 Mustang 40th Anniversary Model Loaded, Custom Wheels...........$5988 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02 Chevy Avalanche-Loaded, Sun roof, Leather, Z71-4X4, Heated Seats............................$8988 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 GMC Envoy SLT-Full Power, 4X4 Sunroof, Chrome Pkg................$8988

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ABSOLUTELY FREE Valid only with this ad

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Licensed & Insured New & Old Homewiring Specialists

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Excavating/Water Pumps

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Housekeeping â&#x20AC;˘ Residential daily, weekly or bi-weekly Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet Housekeeping Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Upholstery Cleaning

Call 419-277-0564

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll laugh at the name ... not the service!! Concrete

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will price match competitors!! Decorative concrete, driveways with stamped or decorative borders, patios, basements, garages, new & tear out & replace... block, brick and cultured stone, foundations and full garage packages from the ground up... SAVE BIG!!

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419-559-1291

GL HENNINGSEN EXCAVATING AND WATER SYSTEMS Septic Systems Installation & Repair Water, Sewage & Sump Pump Installation & Repair

J.N.T. HOME REPAIRS â&#x20AC;˘Painting FREE ESTIMATES â&#x20AC;˘Drywall â&#x20AC;˘Fences, Reasonable Rates â&#x20AC;˘Tile â&#x20AC;˘Plumbing Fast Friendly Service â&#x20AC;˘Decks â&#x20AC;˘Electrical Insured and Bonded

MARK 419-855-4161 Commercial / Residential Maintenance and Repair Licensed and Insured

(419) 367-8282 www.handytoledo.com

B & G HAULING

Mike Halka

419-350-8662 Oregon, OH

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LAWN CARE AND SNOW REMOVAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2013 LAWNCARE SPECIAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Residential Properties Starting at $25 Bagged, edged & Trimmed â&#x20AC;˘Spring/Fall Clean-up â&#x20AC;˘Senior/Military Discounts â&#x20AC;˘Multiple Property Discounts â&#x20AC;˘Weekly Cuts â&#x20AC;˘Referral Programs â&#x20AC;˘Fully Insured

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OREGON PLUMBING

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

419-340-0857 419-862-8031

2000 Dodge Ram Super cab, auto, full power, new tires, 190,000 miles, $2,990. 419-344-6862 2000 Dodge Ram, burgandy, 100k, asking $6500 OBO. 419-340-8794

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Burkin Self Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Camper Storage

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

St. Rt. 51, South of Elmore 419-862-2127

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419-691-7958

21270 SR 579 Williston

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