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Nearly 100 people came to Shared Legacy Farms, Elmore, to pick up organic vegetables, and free-range turkey (from Weber Ranch, Wayne, OH) in time for Thanksgiving. At left, Amy Kiefer and Lexie Villarreal, Elmore, pick out brussell sprouts, while Todd Kuhl, Bowling Green, bags some apples. At right, Madison Parks, North Port, Florida, reaches for carrots. For more information go to sharedlegacyfarms.com. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)
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Bills will add changes to tax formula Bills introduced recently in the state legislature would further amend Ohio’s method of taxing agricultural land. The bills’ sponsors, Rep. Brian Hill, (R-Zanesville) and Sen. Cliff Hite, (R-Findlay), say additional changes are needed in the Current Agricultural Use Value program that allows eligible farmland to be taxed at its agricultural value instead of its market value. The formula in recent years has drawn more scrutiny from affected landowners who’ve been questioning it when their CAUV taxes rose dramatically – more than doubling in some cases. Sen. Bill 246, according to Sen. Hite, would prohibit certain inflation-related factors from being used in the formula and would remove disincentives to engage in some conservation practices. Land set aside for soil preservation, water quality protection and other environmental management practices would not be assessed as though producing crops. Jack Fisher, executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, said both bills follow OFBF suggestions. He said the current formula assumes land is held for five years but farmland is typically
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owned for decades. What’s more, the formula inflates farmland by assuming land appreciates – and property owners realize equity build-up – at predetermined rates. In both bills, the equity and appreciation factors would be eliminated. “These factors arbitrarily inflate the value of farmland based on market considerations and do not in any way account for how much income is achieved,” Hite said in a prepared statement. Also, land used for conservation or enrolled in a federal land retirement or environmental program for at least three years would be valued at the lowest amount assigned to its soil type. The Farm Bureau contends taxing conservation land at the CAUV minimum
value is appropriate because conservation acreage isn’t in production, Fisher said. For many area growers higher property taxes are hitting them at a time when grain prices have been falling. “I understand why the government is doing this, they just want a piece of the pie. Farmland that used to be $3,000 or $4,000 an acre is now valued at $8,000 to $10,000,” says Jim Swartz, grain manager of Luckey Farmers, Inc. “But the timing is really bad. Now we have lower crop prices.” In 2012, the average price for corn at Luckey Farmers was $6.92 a bushel. Soybeans averaged $13.28 and wheat $7.36. This year, corn is averaging $3.68 a bushel while wheat is at $5.10 and soybeans $9.31. Daily crop budget reports prepared by Luckey Farmers aren’t painting a rosy scenario for 2016 either. The report issued Nov. 24 projects growers will need corn to be $3.70 a bushel just to break even. Soybeans and wheat will need to be $9.14 and $5.90 respectively. The projection assumes land rent costs at $175 an acre and input costs totaling $646.65 an acre for corn, $457 for soybeans and $442.55 for wheat. Richard Welling, a Lake Township
The Oregon Police Division, in conjunction with the Lucas County OVI Taskforce, conducted a sobriety check in the 2800 block of State Route 2 (Navarre Ave.) on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. During the checkpoint, which was located near Kmart, 1,026 vehicles passed through the check point zones, and 1,022 were checked by officers, according to Oregon Sgt. Ed Depinet, who led the detail. Forty-seven were diverted for further inspection. Of these, one driver was arrested for OVI, and 11 drivers were cited for either having no license or a suspended license. In addition, six other citations were issued, eight arrests were made for warrants and one arrest for a drug (marijuana) violation. Some of the citations included having expired license plates and tinted windows. Among the eight warrants was a woman who had failed to appear in a previous court case in Wood County, said Depinet. “There was a warrant from the Wood County sheriff for failure to appear. She drove into the checkpoint and right into Kmart’s parking lot trying to get away. She actually got to spend the weekend in the Wood County jail,” said Depinet. The city conducts up to two sobriety checkpoints per year, he said. “I try to run two – one in the summer and one in the fall or early winter,” he said. “The OVI Taskforce in Lucas County was scheduled to do 30 in Lucas County. The county gets a grant every year for the OVI Taskforce. That money goes for sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols during the major holiday periods to try to limit the number of people who are intoxicated and driving,” he said. Advance notice Depinet said he is required to issue three press releases before the sobriety checks to give advance notice. Continued on page 2
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trustee who farms about 80 acres, said his agricultural property taxes are increasing this year by more than 80 percent to about $8,000 a year. “I’ve been farming for about 50 years and this is one of the worst years I’ve seen,” he said, noting low crop prices and poor yields due to flooding conditions in June compounded the problem. “Our corn yields are normally about 220 bushels an acre. This year they were 91 an acre.” One small consolation for Welling; the taxes dropped slightly on his residence, which isn’t included in the CAUV formula. A landowner in Woodville Township told The Press he pays about $70 an acre in property taxes but expects it to double when new valuations take effect next year in Sandusky County. He rents about 60 acres to a grower. If the taxes were to double, it would nearly equal what he receives in rent payments. The Farm Bureau was successful in getting the Ohio Department of Taxation to enact other recommendations that will be in effect on 2016 property tax bills in counties going through reassessment this year, including changes in the formula to more closely link tax values to present economic conditions and reflect more recent data on crop mixes, prices, yields and production costs. Locally, Sandusky County underwent a sexennial reappraisal of property valuations this year and Lucas and Ottawa counties underwent triennial updates. Wood County underwent an update in 2014.
“I issue one 7 days before, one the day before, and on the day of the checkpoint, I release the actual location ahead of time,” he said. He also sets up sign boards along the road just before a checkpoint. “I have one that says `OVI checkpoint ahead,’ then it’s lit up like Christmas, so there’s no mistaking what people are driving into,” he said. Some motorists try to avoid the checkpoint, he added. “People do try to get away. Based on a ruling by the Supreme Court, there has to be an `out.’ So if anyone doesn’t want to drive into my checkpoint, there is a road they can turn down after they are notified that the checkpoint is ahead. Unless they commit a traffic violation somewhere along the way, they cannot be stopped. However, once they are in the checkpoint and have passed the first cone, they are committed and they have to go through it. At that point, they cannot try and get out,” he said. How is the location of a checkpoint site determined? “The location of a checkpoint has to be related to where there is a high rate of OVI arrests and crashes. We can’t just randomly pick a location. It has to be based on statistics,” he said. Depinet said he usually schedules sobriety checkpoints on Fridays or Saturdays. The county runs them throughout the week. The goal of the project is to remove impaired drivers from the road along with raising the awareness of the public to the continued problem of impaired drivers. Those who intend on consuming alcohol should plan to have a designated driver to make other arrangements, he said. Oregon police were assisted by members of the Lucas County OVI Taskforce and the Ohio State Patrol. The check point zone was set up by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The sobriety checkpoint was funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
Live in the House Enjoy a musical journey through the `50s, `60s and early `70s with The Avalons (formerly SH-Boom), Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pemberville Opera House, 115 Main St., Pemberville. The Avalons, who have shared the stage with such music legends as The Beach Boys, America, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Smothers Brothers, The Vogues and Tommy James & The Shondells, will present their “Rockin’ Christmas Show. Tickets are $12 and are available at Beeker’s General Store or by calling Carol at 419-287-4848 or emailing her at carol@pembervilleoperahouse.org
Thanksgiving lunch ProMedica employees served a Thanksgiving lunch at Helping Hands of St. Louis, East Toledo, for nearly 500 families and individuals. Top photo, ProMedica employees Michael Quilter and Sara Minnfield, and (bottom photo) Lauren Beaber, were among the volunteers. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)
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Oregon thanks Peach for years of service By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com The Oregon mayor, city administrator and members of city council bid a fond farewell to veteran Councilman Jerry Peach, whose last day on council was Monday. Peach, who served 14 terms, was defeated for re-election on Nov. 4. “Jerry, I’ve tried to think of something witty, something funny, but the best thing I can say to you is `Thank you’ for everything you’ve done for our community,” said Council President Dennis Walendzak. “You’ve given a lot of time, a lot of thought. You’ve probably done it better than anyone sitting at this table.” Mayor Mike Seferian, who served several years on council before being elected mayor in 2009, recalled the years he served alongside Peach, 67. Peach was first elected in 1987, Seferian in 1989. “I’m going back a few years,” recalled Seferian, 57. “The first George Bush was president. Of course, I was the rookie councilman. And I think Jerry got here a long time before – when Teddy Roosevelt was president,” cracked Seferian. “I would get on the council floor and say some really wild things, and after the meeting, Jerry would come up to me and say `You can’t say that.’ Jerry brought me along. I hope he picked up some things from me during that time. I think we all learned a lot from Jerry in his approach. I know I did.” Seferian then made light of the former teacher’s well known practice of choosing his words carefully and using proper syntax when commenting on council. “Some would have become bitter or `lachrymose’ (tearful) after losing an election,” said Seferian. “But he has handled it with `equanimity’ (composure). You might even say he’s been `jocund’ (cheerful) while his friends have been more `lugubrious’ (sad) since the last election,” joked Seferian. “What I think I’ll miss most is helping Jerry with his grammar, syntax or vocabulary. I know, though, that somehow he’ll carry on and his effervescent (enthusistic) personality will shine through. Sometimes he would be perturbed by my tendency to use `sesquipe-
Village council opening The Village of Gibsonburg is seeking applications from interested individuals to fill a vacant seat on village council due to the resignation of Edward Herman. Letters of interest and résumés are required by noon on Thursday, Dec. 3. Information should be sent to Gibsonburg Village Council Seat, 120 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH 43431, Attn.: Village Administrator. Interviews will take place during the week of Dec. 14. All applicants will be subject to a background screening.
dalian’ (long-winded) words, but he would never embarrass me on the council floor, and I appreciated that. But if there’s any way I can help you so you can produce good sentences, just call me.” “You’ll be my first call,” Peach retorted. Jerry Peach It was also the last meeting of Councilman Joshua Hughes, who served one term on council before being defeated in the general election in November. “I want to thank Josh for the friendship we developed over the last couple of
years,” said Walendzak. “We have daughters who play sports together and I got to know Josh through that. Having you here on council was a pleasure getting to know you.” Seferian agreed. “Josh, it was great having you here. As mayor, I know there are spots on commissions and boards that sometimes open up. I have a few of those waiting for you if you’re interested.” Seferian presented Peach with a wristwatch for his long years of public service. It was engraved with “Jerry Peach, in appreciation of your dedicated service.” “That’s very nice,” said Peach to applause from the audience. Council was then adjourned.
$235,000 worth of drugs seized Two men face felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized 47 pounds of marijuana and 111 grams of hash oil, worth a combined $235,000, following a traffic stop in Wood County. The stop occurred Nov. 23 at about 11:20 a.m. troopers stopped two vehicles: a 2015 Lincoln MKX, with California registration, and a 2015 Toyota pick-up truck, with Washington registration, for moving violations on Interstate 80, near milepost 70. It was determined during the traffic stop that both vehicles were traveling together. A patrol drug-sniffing canine alerted to
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After a recent session, the Ottawa County Grand Jury has indicted Collins Lindsey, 26, who is being held in the Ottawa County Detention Facility, with one count of Failure to Comply, a felony of the third degree, along with misdemeanor charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Failure to Reinstate. According to Carroll Township Police reports, Lindsey led officers on a chase for more than eight miles earlier this month. According to Ottawa County Prosecutor Mark Mulligan, the duration of the pursuit, which ended after officers deployed stop sticks to deflate Lindsey’s tires, created a substantial risk of physical harm to other motorists on the road, resulting in the felony charges. In addition, Jeffery L. Hartzell, Jr., 32, and Nicollena A. Hartzell, 31, both of Toledo, have been charged with one felony count each of Burglary, Theft from Persons in a Protected Class and Receiving Stolen Property. The charges stem from an investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office into a theft from a Curtice residence late last month. A follow-up investigation determined that the Hartzells had sold property in Toledo that had been taken from the Curtice home, Mulligan said, adding, “A key factor in the case was a security photo from the pawn shop where the two defendants sold the stolen property.” Warrants have been issued for all defendants.
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Hayes Center launching new vision The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, the nation’s first presidential library, turns 100 in 2016. The center, located at the corner of Hayes and Buckland in Fremont, is embarking on a new vision for its next century, including a new name, logo and website, which it will unveil at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the Hayes Museum auditorium. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served. “This is big,” said Christie Weininger, Hayes Presidential Center executive director. “We hope the public is as excited as we are.” The center has already begun a transformation as work continues on a new, handicapped-accessible museum front entrance, which is expected to be completed in March. There is handicapped-accessible entrance at the back of the museum, but the new entrance will allow everyone to enter through the front doors. Installation of new museum exhibit galleries, which will better tell the story of President Rutherford B. Hayes begins Jan. 4. Although the museum will be closed, the library, Hayes home and grounds will remain open during construction. For information, call 419-332-2081, visit www.rbhayes.org or www.facebook. com/hayespresidentialcenter and follow the center on Twitter at @rbhayespres.
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of that year despite language in the agreement stating it would remain in effect for the rest of the year. Five other companies, including Martin Marietta, also filed complaints against the utility and all but Martin Marietta placed in escrow the difference between the contract rates and higher tariff rates from February through December. In February 2009, the PUCO dismissed the complaints, finding the companies failed to show Edison “had violated an applicable order, statute, or regulation� when it terminated the contracts. All of the companies except Pilkington filed appeals with the Supreme Court, resulting in Pilkington having to release its share of money in escrow– about $1.8 million - to Edison. In August 2011, the court reversed the PUCO’s order, holding that Edison had prematurely terminated the special contract. “We found under the plain language of the contracts that the contracts should
have remained in effect until December 31, 2008,� the court’s decision states. “This meant that the industrial customers who had appealed were entitled to discounted rates from Toledo Edison over the 10-month billing period from February to December 31, 2008.� Four months later Pilkington filed a motion with the PUCO, arguing the court’s decision also applied to it because the contract language was the same as the other companies’ contracts. The PUCO rejected the argument and an application by Pilkington for a rehearing. The company filed an instant appeal with the court but it ruled last week in favor of the PUCO. “Pilkington had the burden of demonstrating that the commission’s orders were unreasonable or unlawful,� the court ruled. “Pilkington has not carried that burden in this appeal.�
Conservation Award The Wood County Park District’s Stewardship Department has received a “Native Plant Grower’s Award� from the Oak Opening Regions Chapter of The Wild Ones, a national conservation agency that promotes the use of native plants and the sustainable landscaping movement. The stewardship team collects and cleans native plant seeds and propagates native plants which are sown throughout the parks and sold at area farmers’ markets, the Master Gardener Plant Exchange and the Friends of the Wood County Parks Mothers’ Day Plant Sale. A native plant is defined as a species that occurs naturally in a particular region, ecosystem and/or habitat and was present prior to European settlement. Learn more about the year-round conservation education programs by calling 419-353-1897 or visiting wcparks.org.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Two homes in East Toledo chosen as ‘most beautiful’
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Two homes in East Toledo have been chosen by voters and One Voice For East Toledo as the area’s “Most Beautiful.” According to Jodi Gross, community builder with the East Toledo Family Center, the contest drew a few nominations which were then put up on the One Voice Facebook page for voting. “This program was established to recognize homeowners or investors who take pride in the appearance of their property and community,” Gross said. “We let the voters pick their favorite property.” This was the first year for the contest, according to Gross. The winners both received a certificate of recognition, a Meijer $50 gift card and a “Beautiful Home” yard sign to place in their yard. The house that brought in the most votes is owned by Marv and Karen Traver, of 1623 Idaho Street. According to Marv, the couple is proud to own the historical 102 year old home. “We are the second family to ever live here,” Marv said. “The former owner, Jake Norman, was from Switzerland. We have been here 42 years now.” Marv said both he and his wife were shocked to hear they had won the contest. “I don’t think it is the most beautiful house in East Toledo, but we are thrilled others think it is,” he said. “It is nice to win and it makes me happy. We are grateful to have won.” Marv said he and his wife take great pride in their home and in East Toledo as well. The couple is also involved with helping to plant the flowers every spring at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. “The east side is always being put down,” Marv said. “Not everything is trashy here. The whole Oakdale neighborhood is full of beautiful homes that are being taken care of. We have wonderful neighbors here.” Marv said he is hoping more people enter the contest next year. He is also hoping the contest spurs East Toledo pride. “I hope younger families move here,” he said. “People can do little things to improve the east side. Sweep your sidewalk and clean your gutters. Put a flag out and maybe sit out on your porch sometime. Take pride in East Toledo. It’s the little things that make it better. You can make a bit of a difference here by taking care of your home.” The second winning home is owned by Russ and Tina Varwig, of 427 Euclid Street. “I was like shocked,” Tina said of winning. “I never declared my home as beautiful. I have always thought of it as eclectic, different and maybe a little weird and odd.
Marv and Karen Traver at their Idaho Street home. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)
Tina has used her keen design eye and love of all things old to rehab her home and her rental properties. She used a wring washer from the 1950’s and filled it with flowers. She used to have a fence made out of all doors for 15 years. This year she used suitcases from the forties and fifties as defacto planters. “I am just drawn to old things,” Tina explained. “Inside, my upstairs sink is made out of a 1953 television set. The downstairs sink is made out of a beautiful old dresser. I have a 1930’s buffet used as my kitchen island. I have the ideas and my husband is the one who does the heavy lifting and makes them come true.” Tina said she also hopes more people enter the contest next year and that even more take pride in their homes and properties. “It is important to take pride in what you have,” she said. “It represents you and who you are. Sometimes it is infectious. There are a lot of people who do take pride in their homes over here.”
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Tina Varwig with her grandson Boston Heidet at her Euclid Street home. The Varwig and Traver houses were voted 'most beautiful.' (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) There are some real pretty houses around here. I am just pleasantly surprised that people appreciate our home.” Tina said she and her husband own a few rental properties in the area and take great pride in them as well. The couple has been at the forefront of the currently chic re-purposing trend.
“The bird houses in my yard are made from wood from a home that burned,” Tina said. “I have a message board in one of my homes that was made from the window of another burned out home. I like old things and I see the beauty in them.” The creator and single member of MASH (Mothers Against Shabby Homes),
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44th East Toledo Christmas Parade draws 45 attractions By Tammy Walro Press Features Editor twalro@presspublications.com The 44th Annual East Toledo Christmas Parade, sponsored by River East Associates, will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Lineup starts at 10:30 a.m. at East Broadway and S. Ravine Parkway Dr. The route goes along East Broadway, Starr, Main and Front, disbanding at the Waite High School Skills Center. So far, about 45 units have signed up to be in the parade, according to Denny Fairchild, one of the parade’s organizers. Participants include the Waite Band, antique cars, walking groups, fire trucks – new and antique – and members of the Exchange Club of Greater Maumee Bay, who will be passing out flags, to name a few. Earlier this month, River East Associates conducted a holiday coloring contest for students in grades K-5 from the six East Toledo Elementary Schools and L. Hollingworth, Reach and Aurora academies and the winners from each school earned the honor of riding on a Gingerbread House float. Of course, Santa himself will wind up the parade, eyeing the crowd for good little girls and boys along the way. The smiles of the young and young-at-heart make the months of planning worth it, said Fairchild, who is in his 25th year of involvement with the parade. “It gets a whole lot easier after all these years,” Fairchild said. “I usually start about five months in advance, and really get into it about three months before the parade. Now, before I even pull out my actual ‘todo’ list, I just know what I’ve got to do to get started. “You worry about it when you’re plan-
Santa will take time out of his super-busy schedule to visit East Toledo in the 44th Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 5. ning it, but the day of the parade when you stand there and watch it go down the street, it’s really nice,” he said. “It’s great that it
keeps going on, that people still have so much pride in East Toledo that they get involved.”
To inquire about participating in the parade, or to learn more, call Fairchild at 419-693-9517.
Oregon approves permit for New Harvest Christian Church Oregon City Council approved a Special Use permit for New Harvest Christian Church at 3540 Seaman Road. The Special Use is in an R-2 Medium Density Residential District. The applicant, Khalid Esmail project manager for BP Husky, is seeking the Special Use permit for an office on the property. Esmail sought the permit on behalf of the owner, Sharon McQueary, interim pastor of New Harvest Christian Church. A public hearing was held on Oct. 20 by the Oregon Planning Commission, which voted 3-0 to recommend that the application be approved. Tim Odenweller, council chair of New Harvest Church, said the church decided to rent out part of the building “to assist us in the financial health of the church.” “The church has been a part of the community for many, many years. This will allow us to continue being a productive part of the community as well as bring additional tax dollars to the city. Mayor Mike Seferian, who is also a member of the Planning Commission, said that BP Husky has signed an agreement with the church to bring in approximately 60 positions for training in engineering. “They will rendezvous from that
point,” said Seferian. James Gilmore, building and zoning commissioner, said that the Special Use is required because any offices/classrooms in the building have to be associated with the church. Once an independent business moves in, it is not allowed in a residential zone. “It is currently zoned R-2 with a church on it. The reason we’re here is that only church business can take place at this location at this particular time. When you move a private business in, we either need a zoning change or special use. We felt a special use was more appropriate to deal just with this particular development,” said Gilmore. At the Planning Commission meeting on Oct. 20, Esmail said the project involves the repurposing of the interior of the building to house a team of engineers responsible for executing a portfolio of projects. They plan on occupying the building for a minimum of five years and will accommodate a maximum of 58 individuals, many of whom travel quite a bit. Some work at the refinery during constructions phases of their respective projects or out of state at the engineering hub in Texas. He said it would be rare to have all of the individuals in the building at the same time. They are not planning on making any exterior modifications except perhaps adding an additional HVAC unit to comply with code for fresh air intake. They
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Obituary James D. Hicks Sr. 3-23-1942 ~ 11-17-2015
James D. Hicks Sr., 73 yrs. old died November 17, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio. Jim was born March 23, 1942 in West Virginia.At the age of 10, he and his family moved to Ohio where Jim ultimately made his home in Millbury. Jim worked in the Transportation Industry for 45 years and was preceded in death by his father James, his mother Leslie, and his brothers Gary & Charles. He is survived by his brother Daniel, his sons James & Matthew, his daughter Kathy, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 3 step-children, 6 step-grandchildren and his companion, Sandy. Jim loved to travel and work with his hands, spending his free time doing carpentry and auto work. Jim never met a stranger and helped anyone who needed him. His family and friends remember him as the "great story-teller". He was a lover-of-life, a cherished father, brother, grandfather and friend, who will be enormously missed and forever remembered. Jim loved the Lord and found peace & comfort in his Christian faith. A private service will be held for family & close friends at Freck Funeral Home 1155 S. Wynn Rd. Oregon, Ohio on December 3rd. Condolences may be forwarded to his children at 28749 Lemoyne Road, Millbury, Ohio 43447.
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Tax renewal on board agenda By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com A resolution to place an income tax issue on the ballot next year for renewal is on the agenda for the Nov. 30 meeting of the Eastwood school board. Dave Michel, district treasurer, said the board is preparing to place the 1 percent tax on the March 2016 ballot. The tax, which is levied only on earned income and not on Social Security benefits, pensions and similar sources of income, generates about $1.92 million annually for the Wood County school system. Voters first approved the tax in 2006 and renewed it in 2011. As of January 2015, income taxes were in place in 189 Ohio school districts, according to the state’s taxation department. The Eastwood board on Monday is also expected to approve the transfer of $144,675 from the general fund to a bond retirement account. Michel said the transfer is needed to meet legal requirements for paying on a
bond the district has issued for financing its share of a new elementary school building. The district is using tax revenues and payments from a tax abatement agreement to fund its share of construction costs. The Ohio School Facilities Commission is also providing funding. A drawing of the proposed building was posted on the district’s website last month. It is designed to separate the gym, music and cafeteria spaces from the academic areas with the offices in the middle. A center space houses the main entrance and offices, the media center, computer room, and art room. Smaller classrooms in this area will be used to serve students with disabilities and those needing speech or occupational therapy. A legal challenge to the school is pending in court. The Wood County Common Pleas Court this summer dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block construction. The residents who filed the lawsuit have appealed the decision.
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Bicyclist tops $7,000, surpasses the 3,000 mile mark Al Thompson left Northwest Ohio on August 17 on a bicycle ride around the perimeter of the United States in an effort to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and Save the Children. Here is an excerpt from his blog, which you can follow by going to presspublications.com and clicking on the icon on the upper right. Greetings from Charleston Folks, Across the darkened, pre-dawn, star lit sky of April 12, 1861, a Confederate shell arched high above Charleston Harbor, exploding with a burst of light over Federal controlled Fort Sumter Island. It was 4:30 a.m. and the 85 Union defenders and their commander, Major Robert Anderson, surrounded by Confederate batteries ringing Charleston Harbor, knew that this was the beginning--the beginning of a Civil War--a war that would become the most cataclysmic conflict in our country’s history resulting in the deaths of 620,000 Americans, roughly equal that of all other American wars combined. That opening starburst shell was a signal to the 19 Confederate batteries surrounding the island fort to begin their bombardment. It would go on for 34 hours and would rain down over 3,000 shells on the beleaguered Union forces. Commanding those 19 Confederate batteries was Major Anderson’s former artillery student and assistant at West Point - and also a former friend--Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard who demanded the surrender of the fort. Anderson refused. And thus, the bombardment commenced. Amazingly, through that 34 hour shelling, not a single Union soldier died, probably due to the massive, three tiered, 5 foot thick brick walls of the Fort. Still . . . shell shocked and realizing the hopeless situation of his men, Anderson made the decision to surrender his garrison. Given honorable terms of surrender, Anderson and his men lowered the U.S. 33 star flag, and boarded ships bound for New York.
Fort Sumter today. The large black structure to the right is Battery Huger which was added around 1898 during the SpanishAmerican War. (Photo by Al Thompson). Four long years of Civil War would ensue, and the Union would eventually take control of the batteries surrounding Fort Sumter, and in turn bombard the now Confederate held fort with over 50,000 shells over a period of 15 months, in effect, reducing the fort to a pile of rubble. (That pile would actually preserve the bottom portions of the fort for us to wonder at today.) When Robert E. Lee and the Confederacy surrendered in 1865, a ceremony would be held on April 14 at Fort Sumter to raise the Stars and Stripes once again--four years to the day that the Flag had been lowered in surrender. An officer who knew the fort well helped to raise Old Glory back to its place of honor. The officer was General Robert Anderson. That very same night, 600 miles to the north, John Wilkes Booth
would step into Abraham Lincoln’s box at Ford’s Theater and end the life the Man who had preserved the Union. I’m here in Charleston, and my odometer has just turned over 3,000 miles. My visit to Fort Sumter was on a cloudy and breezy day, but the ride out to the mouth of Charleston Harbor where the Fort is located was truly enjoyable. Our small group spent about an hour at the fort . . . and I could have spent five. It is such an interesting place to experience, and the echoes of those thousands of falling shells are not heard, but seen in the remains of the preserved bottom tiers of the Fort. Yesterday I volunteered with Charleston Habitat for Humanity on a small house being rehabbed in the downtown area. My plan was just to visit the Fort and continue south, but I’m glad I was able to
help out on a Charleston Habitat project. We were a small group of volunteers doing some things like painting to get the small dwelling into good condition. My wheels will roll into Savannah next week, but with the Thanksgiving Holiday, not much will be going on, so it’s good that this week in Charleston provided an opportunity to work with Habitat. At this 3,000 mile mark, I again would like to thank all those who have supported my ride through your donations to Habitat For Humanity and Save The Children. The combined donations for both causes are now more than $7,000. Proceeding on, Al Thompson
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Elmore Holiday The Elmore Historical Society will carry on the longstanding tradition of heralding in the holidays at the annual Holiday KickOff Saturday, Dec. 5 from noon-3 p.m. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at the Harris-Elmore library by way of fire truck for a tree-lighting ceremony 10:30 a.m. During that time, the winner of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Ornament Making Contest will place the winning ornament on the tree. Kids who wish to participate in the ornament contest can get further information at the library, 328 Toledo St., or call 419-8622482. Following the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus will host a story time inside the library from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Free fingerprinting cards and scavenger hunts will also be available for the kids at the library at that time. From noon-3 p.m. Santa will make his way to the Historical Society barn where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be â&#x20AC;&#x153;all earsâ&#x20AC;? as kids share their holiday wish lists. During that time Pills `nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Packages will sponsor free pictures with St. Nick. Food and beverages, including hot homemade chicken noodle soup, hot dogs and potato chips will be served noon-3:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate, Kool-Aid and cookies and candy will also be available while Santa is there. For more info about the contest, call Renee at 419-574-1559.
Socks for Seniors Ottawa Count Senior Resources is hosting the first-ever â&#x20AC;&#x153;Socks for Seniorsâ&#x20AC;? collection during the holiday season. The effort includes collecting not only socks but also blankets for home-bound seniors. The items collected will be distributed to all of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 235 home-delivered meal clients during the month of December. Socks for Seniors.com is a non-profit community service project geared to helping senior citizens keep their feet warm during the winter months. In addition to traditional grip slippers or athletic tube socks, funny, funky holiday and other styles are requested. Socks may be dropped off at the all Ottawa County senior centers; the Ottawa County Courthouse at 315 W. Madison St., Port Clinton; and the Riverview Healthcare Campus Main Lobby (weekdays 8 a.m.-6:30
Bay Shore House, Corner of Wynn & Bay Shore Road, 1860s or 1870s. Formal attire seems to be required for this gathering at the Bay Shore House in one of the oldest known photographs taken in Oregon Township. The building was owned by W. A. Newman as early as the 1860s. Notice the two women looking out of the second-story window. (Photo courtesy of Larry Michaels) p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and Ottawa County Senior Resources Main Office, both located at 8180 W SR 163, Oak Harbor. Call 419-898-6459 for details.
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Opposed to variance To the editor: Columbia Gas will be requesting setback variances at the Oregon Municipal Building at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, for the proposed expansion of the Gas Regulator Station at the corner of Brown and Lallendorf roads. Area residents are requesting support in denying this variance. The reasons setbacks are typically instituted in a community are for privacy of the neighbors and for safety of the public. With respect to privacy, setbacks are so one neighbor does not build too close to another and also to allow access to rear yards. With respect to safety, permanent structures need to be far enough from the street for protection from traffic, to offer visibility at intersections for safe traffic movement and to afford the ability for future expansion of roadways such as the installation of turn lanes or additional lane widths. These are justifications typically used for setbacks for residential and most commercial properties. In the case of the proposed gas regulator station expansion, these setbacks are especially critical as the station is utilized for natural gas transportation. Natural gas is a highly explosive gas and requires special handling. Columbia Gas indicated in a recent public meeting that they have many restrictions on their facilities due to natural gas’s explosive nature. Reducing the distance between the traveling public and this source of natural gas just does not make sense. This reduction in area safety has consequences far beyond just the neighboring properties. The area surrounding this gas regulator station has vastly changed since the original station was installed in 1957 including residential density and the fact that the traffic volume has increased many times over. Any person traveling through this busy intersection is exposed to this increased risk of explosion. As this variance request is submitted before Oregon’s Board of Zoning Appeals, we are requesting support from area residents that this issue not be rushed through the approval process without complete details of the proposed gas regulator station’s site plan, architectural plans and safety mechanisms to be installed. After all, we are not talking about a resident wanting to build a garage 3 feet closer to his neighbor’s property or 7 feet closer to the street centerline. We are talking about a highly explosive facility that Columbia Gas is requesting to erect 40 feet closer to the road than current setbacks permit. This facility will be part of our community for the next 50-plus years, affecting many more people (the traveling public) than the typical variance request that involves several neighbors of adjacent properties. If Columbia Gas cannot build upon the site without needing setback variances, then they should select a more appropriate property for the safety of our community.
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Work smart by focusing on long term There are numerous benefits to working hard. But working hard, without first working smart, wastes time and energy. Imagine a carpenter cutting lumber based on what looks to be the right length. When the first board doesn’t fit properly, he immediately cuts another board. He repeats this process without a break until he has a board which is an exact fit. Although this carpenter is working hard, it’s obvious he isn’t working smart. If he carefully measured first, he would only have to cut one board. He could then direct his energy into finishing his building project, rather than wasting time and lumber. Working smart entails thinking and planning before acting. This is your goal or result. If everything goes as planned, this is what you will accomplish. Your goal needs to be as specific as possible. The carpenter might think his goal is nailing another board in place. This is too general. It’s specific when the goal identifies the size, type and location of the board. Actually, the goal of nailing one board into place is part of the larger goal of constructing the entire building. When you are working smart, you are looking down the road at the bigger, long term picture. It’s no different than a skilled chess player planning many moves ahead. Each move is designed to attain ultimate victory. Your efforts are diffused in random directions when you don’t know precisely where you are headed. Then you accomplish less in spite of expending a lot more effort. In this situation, you are working very hard with little to show. Frustration
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Worry is like being in a rocking chair; it’s a lot of activity which doesn’t get you anywhere.
builds as you exhaust yourself for nothing. Once you have determined what you want to accomplish, you are ready to compile a detailed step by step plan to get you there. The steps must be in the order they will be taken. Each step should be small enough to be manageable. Steps which are too big are overwhelming and less likely to be completed. Now you are ready to work smart by taking the action necessary to accomplish the first step. Nothing happens until you take action. Once the first step is completed, move onto the next step. Repeat this process until you have attained your objective.
Paralysis by analysis inhibits action. In this mode you are justifying remaining stagnant. Sitting in one place doesn’t get you anywhere. If you are going to work smart, you must make a decision to take action. Worry is another useless endeavor. Worry is like being in a rocking chair; it’s a lot of activity which doesn’t get you anywhere. Energy spent worrying is wasted. Replace worry with action. Working smart means you are ready and willing to make any necessary adjustments to your plan. This is required in response to unexpected circumstances, new information, obstacles, problems, setbacks, or changing objectives. Life is fluid. Adapting as needed is working smart. Being productive is also working smart. You are productive when your actions bring you closer to your goals. Time is wasted if your behavior doesn’t accomplish anything worthwhile. Being busy without being productive is not working smart. Working smart boosts your productivity. Working hard at working smart accelerates your progress. Continue to work smart by constantly monitoring your results to ensure you are staying on track. Thinking before you act is working smart. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www.BryanGolden. com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper. 2015 Bryan Golden
Organic farming can be cutting-edge, too. By Jill Richardson When I first began researching agriculture, I had no idea how organic farming worked. I saw it as a somewhat backward yet non-toxic and desirable way to grow food. Organic farmers didn’t use fertilizer, I figured, so maybe the plants would be smaller. And they didn’t use pesticides, so I’d have to settle for some damage to my food — and I’d pay more for the privilege. As for the people who thought organic agriculture produced better, healthier food than conventional farming, I figured they were nuts. That sounded like magical thinking to me. Did organic farmers grow food using fairies and rainbows? The notion that organic farming is at odds with modern science is an attitude I’ve heard repeated many times, even by organic activists. “We just need to go back and grow food how we used to,” they’ll say. Today, I fundamentally disagree. Organic agriculture is best achieved using cutting-edge science and technology. Take for example, the discovery that plants actually detect pests — or even just the eggs of a pest about to hatch — and then actively attract the predators of their pests. It’s true. And all plants do it, to varying degrees. Scientists are now harnessing this power to help farmers develop crop varieties that are particularly skilled at alerting the “good guys” to come eat the “bad guys.” In Kenya, they’ve created a pest control system using nothing more than native plants. Tens of thousands of Kenyan farmers put the system into practice, at no cost
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and with massive success in eliminating a major corn pest. That’s just one example of the amazing powers of nature we’re only now learning about. In another case, David Crowley, an environmental microbiologist at the University of California-Riverside, found that growth-promoting bacteria had helped a creosote bush survive for 11,700 years — more than twice as long as all of recorded history — in the Mojave Desert. Could
those same bacteria help crops, too? It’s possible. It’s true that our ancestors discovered many ways to grow food without synthetic chemicals or modern science. But that doesn’t mean science doesn’t validate those farming methods — or that we can’t use new research to keep improving. Those who make their fortunes selling toxic chemicals love perpetuating the myth that organic farming is anti-science. But at its best, organic farming is holistic in its understanding of the natural world — not mechanistic, like conventional agriculture. It works best when you harness the power of the microbes in the soil, a topic experts in conventional methods remain woefully ignorant about. Organic farmers take a systemic approach to farming. They get that when a horde of pests attacks a crop, the answer isn’t to just kill the pests but to ask what’s going on in the soil or the environment that makes that plant unable to defend itself. Organic agriculture isn’t always done this way. But it can be. It’s time for organic advocates to stop selling themselves short. Until we all get on the same page about the science of growing food the organic way, we’re only helping the purveyors of toxic chemicals to poison our food and our planet. And there’s nothing scientific about that. OtherWords columnist Jill Richardson is the author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It. OtherWords.org.
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Victim of attacks gave advice to “savor every moment” By Heather Szozda Special to The Press
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Last Friday was a day that many of us still have fresh in our minds. Like most, I was upset upon hearing the news but went on with my evening. The casualties were just numbers; blank faces who were unfortunately in the wrong place at the wrong time. It wasn’t until Saturday morning that the true weight of this event hit me. My friend, Quentin, died in the Paris attacks on Friday night. I met Quentin in the spring of 2009 while he was studying at OSU as an exchange student. I was quickly captivated by his passion for immersing himself in American culture, while also sharing his French heritage with those around him. Q tried to teach me many things. Some things stuck, while others, like French politics or language pronunciation, did not. Before Quentin moved back at the end of the quarter, I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon alone with him outside of our typical group of friends. We had lunch on the oval and then headed off to the OSU golf course to play a round. On this particular afternoon, Quentin gave me a piece of advice that I’ve held on to for years. He told me to try to experience and savor every moment, big or small, like it was a “once in a lifetime” type thing; to fully acknowledge your life and those in it. In appreciation of his sage advice, I made him a picture as a parting gift because he had always commented that he liked the Warhol quotes that hung in my room. Later that year, I booked a flight to Paris and I don’t even think I was in my hotel for 10
Each and every person lost in acts of terrorism and war has a story, a life and a family.
Quentin with Heather Szozda in Paris. (Submitted photo) minutes before Quentin called to see if I was ready to see the city. He was so excited about showing my sister and I everything that Paris had to offer that he ran us around the city all day on foot. I have never had as many blisters in my life, but it was worth every ounce of pain. He insisted on taking us to get macaroons at Laduree (to which I learned are NOT the same as macaroni). When we got there I was overwhelmed by
all of the options and was trying to be cost conscious since it was still our first day in Paris. Quentin took over and ordered up a box with a variety of his favorites, let my sister and I pick out a few other flavors then paid for them with a smile and simply said “once in a lifetime.” Quentin is just one face of many victims. Each and every person lost in acts of terrorism and war has a story, a life and a
family. I encourage you to think about this before suggesting things like nuking entire countries or turning our backs to those in need. I write this not for your condolences, but as a reminder to honor the dead by living. Carry on their best qualities that have made an impact on you. Smile for those who are sad and love for those who are heartbroken. In the wake of tragedy, find peace by opening your heart and spreading love instead of spouting hate and ignorance behind a keyboard. We know how to come together as American citizens when tragedy strikes at home, but it is time we learn to unite as global humanitarians today and everyday. Go out in the world and meet new people. In turn, educate yourself and gain an understanding of cultures, backgrounds, and religions different than those of your own. Truly think and put yourself in someone else’s shoes before making judgments on their intentions. Treat yourself to life’s delicacies and savor your once in a lifetime moments and friendships. Heather Szozda is a Perrysburg High School and Ohio State graduate. She lives in Columbus.
Lucas County led the state in teen pregnancies in 1995 The exits on The Nostalgia Highway are at 10-year increments. Enjoy the trip through the pages of The Press.
The linemen were Paul Blausey, Mark Griffin, Brett Busdeker, Jamie Mohrman and Josh Karchner. *** Lindsay Hamilton led the Woodmore girls cross country team to a second place finish at the state tournament. The team also had a combined average GPA of 3.73. Price check: National City Bank advertised a new car loan at 8.57 percent interest. Hot then, gone now: The Hot Closet, Lake Township.
Foreign Wars. Hame, who served in Korea, had been a member of the women’s auxiliary for more than 20 years because women weren’t allowed to join the “regular” group. *** The River East Economic Revitalization Corporation was seeking a $500,000 state grant to purchase the historic Weber Block at Front and Main streets. The building, built in 1888, had been shuttered since 1979. Sports: Oak Harbor led the selection for the All-SLL team with six members. On offense, they were Dave Hetrick, Neil Harder, Bill Coyle and Dennis Buehler; on defense, Duane Weirich, Steve Witt and Bill Coyle. Price check: Lee Williams sold a 6 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon for $1.69. Hot then, gone now: 84 Lumber & Home Center, Oregon.
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November, 2005 News: The Peter DeSalvo family of seven was lucky twice. First, the family heeded warnings to flee New Orleans on the eve Hurricane Katrina struck, and second, they were lucky to find refuge with someone they knew--their daughter, who lived in Marblehead. The DeSalvo family was one of more than 200 displaced families who sought comfort and aid through the Toledo Chapter of the American Red Cross. Sports: Brad Morrison retired as Clay volleyball coach. Morrison compiled a 223-88 record over 13 seasons, 10 with Northwood and three with Clay. His teams won four league titles. *** Danny Tarver, Lake running back, rushed for 1,482 yards to break Kurt Johnson’s school record. For that, he was named the All-Press Offensive Player of the Year. Aaron Kovacs, a defensive back for Clay, was named the defensive player of the year. Price check: Sun Federal Credit Union offered a 12-month C.D. at 4.28 percent interest. Hot then, gone now: Earl Bros, Woodville Road.
November, 1995 News: Lucas County led the state in teenage pregnancies as well as repeat pregnancies, according to the Lucas County Health Department. There were 32.9 births per 1,000 teens compared to the state average of 28.2. *** Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner pulled the plug on Sparkles, the drive-through Christmas light show at International Park. He cited a $45,000 shortfall in private donations. The announcement sparked East Toledo residents to donate some $30,000 and district councilman Bob McCloskey went to the air waves and raised another $400. The effort fell short and International Park was left in the dark. Ho, ho, ho. Sports: Coach Mike Lee’s Woodmore Wildcats were 11-0, state ranked and awaiting their second playoff game. The Wildcats featured a strong running game behind an offensive line that averaged 245 pounds.
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*** The Fox Theatre held a ladies’ day for a showing of Hello Dolly and had to turn away 500 ladies due to seating limitations. *** Ivan Dangler, Genoa School superintendent, praised the community for passing a 4.5 mill operating levy. Genoa voters had defeated four previous levies over a two-year period The only sour note was that nearly 275 signs endorsing the levy disappeared on election day, according to Dangler. Sports: Coach Jim Firestone’s Genoa Comets defeated Oak Harbor 28-7 to win the Celestial Bowl Trophy. The Comets also won the Suburban Lakes League title. Price check: Men’s Value City in Great Eastern sold two-piece Leisure Suits for $9.88. Hot then, gone now: Henline’s Department Store in Pemberville.
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Counseling Corner Job hunting has a new “focus” From the American Counseling Association Very few jobs today are forever. Company changes may be threatening your job or it might be that while your company and job is secure, it isn’t work that has you feeling satisfied, fulfilled or happy. You might be facing “job burnout,” when it’s time to move on. Realizing that you have to go job hunting, whether it’s your decision or one that’s been forced on you, can be a frightening experience, but it doesn’t have to be. The secret is simply to learn to make the most of the situation, or, as many people have put it, to look at it as an opportunity. While job hunting often is stressful, there are a number of things you can do to make the process easier and more productive. It’s generally advised to start your job hunt while still working at your old job, if possible. Employers tend to look more favorably on candidates who are still employed, plus you’ll experience less pressure and stress as long as you still have that current job. A key, however, is not to tell your current fellow employees that you’re job hunting since that almost ensures that your current work environment will suffer. There are several things you can and should do before beginning that job search. Start off by taking a self-inventory. What are your interests, current skills and overall experience? Do you enjoy your current field of employment or would you be happier if your work life headed in a whole new direction? If the latter is the choice, what skills and interests could you bring to a new job? Is there training that you might need to head into that new field? Would you relocate to a different town or state for a new job? If facing such questions and self-analysis seems a bit overwhelming, you might consider meeting with a professional counselor who specializes in career counseling, guiding people to identify for themselves what might be the best new direction for them. If you visit the American Counseling Association website at www.counseling. org, the “Find a Counselor” link at the top of the page will direct you to websites to help you locate counselors in your area.
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Performing in Class A Dance Studio’s production of “The Nutcracker” are Alivia Goetz And Elise Mollison as Rosebuds, Everett Hand as a Party Scene Boy, Savannah Bolyard as Young Clara and Maia Mattimoe as Frieda. (Photo by Class A Dance Studio)
Class A Dance Studio staging “The Nutcracker” By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com Class A Dance Studio in Oak Harbor will present the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” Sunday, Dec. 6. The studio has staged five productions of the show since 2000. The two-act ballet was originally choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score coming by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Under the leadership of Paula FoxFerguson who owns and operates the studio, the cast and crew is putting the finishing touches on the production. McKinley Ferguson, Fox’s daughter, is co-producing the play. The cast, which numbers over 80, includes residents of Oak Harbor, Genoa, Woodville, Elmore, Port Clinton and Fremont. “It’s really a great storyline. It can be adapted many ways; every time I do it there are little changes, every company has its own vision. The story is such a magical one,” said Fox-Ferguson. “It’s just a wonderful story, a fantasy that this girl has in our dream. It’s a part of our culture and it
gets your ready for Christmas and the holiday spirit. It’s basically this girl going into a wonderful dream on Christmas and it was all inspired by the wonderful nutcracker that she was given.” The production features Savannah Bolyard as Clara; Danny McMullen as the Nutcracker; Kiley Gronwall as Dream Clara and Christopher Bolyard as the Prince. Dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy will be Summer Swope and Mother Ginger will be played by Angie Rahm. The cast has been rehearsing since September. “The end result has always been great, it’s just the stress of the misses during rehearsal and the worry of whether it’s going to be ready for the stage,” Fox-Ferguson said. “We’re obviously passionate about it; we only do it every other year, and it’s a huge undertaking. Our cast averages between 80-90 people, and it’s tough just to get everyone to rehearsal. We’ve been trying to fit as much of it in during class time.” Fox-Ferguson credited Camp Perry with donating some space that the crew could use for rehearsal. “We’ve had to use space outside the studio because it’s not big enough. Camp
Perry was kind enough to donate the armory for us,” she said. “That was a blessing and it was wonderful, there was plenty of space, (and) we didn’t have to keep transporting things back and forth. That was a blessing.” There will be two shows – one at 3 p.m. and the other at 6:30 p.m.. One of the best aspects of staging the show is watching the kids learn the ways of the theater, Fox-Ferguson said. “I have such a big vision of the show every time I do it. I have such high expectations because I know they’re capable. If you raise the bar sometimes, they will rise to the expectations,” she said. “They’re young; it’s an experience, and we approach it like this is a professional show. They learn the ins and outs, the etiquette, the safety issues, how to work in the theater. “I think the thing that we are most proud of is the cast is so young. Sometimes I will bring in former students that were dance majors. It is all students, they’ve risen to the occasion and they’ve done a lovely job. The fact that they bring such a professional production to life is wonderful,” she said.
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St. Kateri Catholic School adds therapy dog to its staff
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St. Kateri Catholic Schools welcomed the newest member of its staff Monday, Nov. 16. Violet, a 2-year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever, is a school therapy dog and will be at the school five days a week. She was trained for roughly 22 months by Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence (ADAI) – which has a location in Toledo – and is now considered a full-time staff member of the school. Her job description is a big one but one she takes on with enthusiasm and ease – to lift the spirits of students, help them with reading and to be a calming influence for everyone at SKCS. Violet will spend most of her day in the guidance office, but will also be making trips to the classrooms to visit with students and teachers. In the evening, she stays with SKCS principal Kevin Parkins. Before Violet’s arrival, Parkins and two other staff members attended a weeklong training session to learn how to properly handle Violet, feed her and continue her training. “This dog will be whatever you want her to be,” Parkins said. “If you want to see her, great. If you don’t want to see her, that’s okay, too. But she is here to be an emotional support opportunity for all of us.” The wait for Violet has been a long one for SKCS. The school first applied for a grant to get a therapy dog four years ago and was put on a waiting list. But the wait has certainly been worth
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Second grade students line up to meet Violet, the new therapy dog at Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and St. Kateri Catholic Academy. (Photo courtesy of St. Kateri Catholic Schools)
“In her first outing, one of the seniors came up to me and said, ‘Mr. Parkins, I already feel calmer with her around,’” Parkins said. “So there is a presence about her that just calms students down.” While other schools in the area have also received a therapy dog, but Violet is the first one from ADAI to be placed in a school that houses students in grades prekindergarten through high school all under one roof. St. Kateri Catholic Schools is the first parochial school that has been awarded a dog from ADAI. Now that Violet is finally a fixture at SKCS, students and staff members alike are thrilled to have her at the school. “I am excited,” said Parkins. “I was unsure she would ever come, being on the (waiting) list for four years…but now that she is here, I’m very excited to have her here.”
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Penta Career Center recognizes 2015 Outstanding Alumni Six former Penta Career Center students were honored as Outstanding Alumni for 2015 at a banquet held Nov. 12. Awards are given annually to individuals who have completed a career-technical training program at Penta and who are currently working in a successful career. Since the award’s inception in 1993, 131 former high school or adult education students have been honored. This year’s honorees included: • David Beckham, of Pickerington, Ohio, a 1978 graduate of Lake High School who completed Penta’s Drafting program. The owner of David Beckham Photography, which specializes in senior and fashion photography, he has a bachelor’s degree in design from Bowling Green State University. • William Neiderman, III, of Weston, a 2001 Lake High School graduate who completed Penta’s Welding program. He is a leading chief petty officer and welding supervisor for the United States Navy. • Jayne (Coon) Eisel, of Custar, a 1991 graduate of Bowling Green High School, graduated from Penta’s Executive Secretary program. She is the vice president of administrative services at Zeres, Inc. in Bowling Green. • Gary L. Phipps, of Swanton, a 1966 graduate of Swanton High School, graduated from Penta’s Drafting program. He is the technical director for Scottdel Cushion LLC in Swanton. • Sandra L. Wiechman, of Bowling Green, a 1982 graduate of Elmwood High School, graduated from Penta’s Executive Secretary program. Retired from the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, she is the safe communities coordinator for Wood County. • Gregory Wyandt, of Milan, Michigan, a 1991 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School, completed the Accounting & Computing program at Penta. He is a district supervisor/administrative manager for PSI Repair Services, Inc. in Livonia, Michigan. For more info, call 419-666-1120 or visit www.pentacareercenter.org.
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Clay Band fruit sale The deadline to order from the Clay Band Fruit Sale is Nov. 30. Fruit will be delivered by Dec. 16 and 17. For info, call Denise Robinson at 419-304-9954.
Boosters fundraiser Northwood High School Music Boosters Fresh Fruit Sale is currently under way. Oranges and a variety of fruits are available. The deadline to order is Nov. 30. For ordering info, call Annette Slater or Lynn Schumaker at 419-691-4651.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ The Woodmore Drama Club is hosting a winter fundraiser Dec. 5 at 7:30 and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Road, Elmore. Students will be performing “It’s a Wonderful Life - Radio Show,” complete with a Foley sound table and music. A freewill donation will be accepted at the door. Seating is limited; reservations are
required. To reserve seats, call Melody at 419-410-1408. During intermission, there will be a coffee and dessert bar offered. It will be a free will donation.
Small Business Tax Workshop A Small Business Tax Workshop will be offered Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6:309:30 p.m. in Building A, Room A-313 at Terra State Community College. The free workshop will assist small business owners with its tax planning. The presenter is John Krupp, CPA, who has 40 years of experience working with small business taxes. Topics include income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, tax filings, tax changes, and more. The workshop is sponsored by the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra. To register, contact Bill Auxter at 419-559-2210 or email bauxter@terra.edu.
Padley be featured performer Mark Padley, an Ottawa County resident from Martin, will be the featured performer for the Owens Community College Band’s concert Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Padley, playing the flugelhorn, will perform “Cinema Paradiso” by Ennio and Andrea Morricone with the band. In addition to playing the trumpet for weddings and other special events, Padley has toured and performed in Europe and the Midwest. He has also performed with the Elyria, Ohio-based Patriot Symphonic Band. Local performances include the Toledo Symphony Pro Am along with numerous local musicals. The concert will include a mixture of traditional marches, Christmas songs, and a special narrative of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” featuring Tony Geftos of WTVG Channel 13.
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“A real football player”
Charlie Hablitzel, a first-grader at R.C. Waters Elementary in Oak Harbor, had the honor of running onto the field and picking up the kick-off tee in the first half of the game between the Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals at First Energy Stadium in Cleveland on Nov. 1. When asked about the experience, Charlie said, “I felt like a real football player.” (Submitted photo)
Holiday Tour of Distinctive Homes Dec. 5th • 10am - 4pm
Featuring 5 Distinctive Homes + St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Lane Park Sr. Complex, & Black Forest Café ADVANCE TICKETS — $15 DAY OF EVENT TICKETS - $20 Tickets can be purchased at Brandville School 1133 Grasser St., Oregon, OH. 43616 Thursdays - 10 am—4 pm CALL - 419-367-5254 to purchase by phone. Sponsored by the Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society.
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Maddison Guthrie Maddison has a GPA of 4.12 and is ranked 2nd in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Key Club, Choir, Cheerleading, Musicals and her Church Youth Group. Maddison, daughter of Kelley & Mike Guthrie, plans to attend the Ohio Northern University to study biology and then attend medical school.
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McKenzie Brittenham McKenzie has a 4.49 GPA and is ranked 2nd in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Students in Action, Spanish Club and Cooking Club. She also plays soccer and basketball. McKenzie, daughter of Jane and Garth Brittenham, plans to attend Cedarville University to major in Pharmacy.
As part of our continuing commitment to the communities we serve, GenoaBank is proud to sponsor this outstanding Lake High School Student by awarding each winner $25 FREE in a new Deposit Account at GenoaBank. Genoa 801 Main St. 419-855-8381 Perrysburg/Rossford 9920 Old US 20 419-873-9818 Elmore 352 Rice Street 419-862-8019 Millbury 24950 W. State Rt. 51 419-836-2351 Maumee 9920 Old US 20 419-873-9818 Oregon 3201 Navarre Ave. 419-698-1711 Sylvania 5501 Monroe St. 419-841-5501 Port Clinton/Catawba 3994 East Harbor Rd. 419-734-3994 Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC
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Genius Hour ‘Shark Tank’
‘Military Friendly’
Seventh-grade students at Oak Harbor Middle School are excited about the possibilities of a new program being implemented called Genius Hour. Genius Hour is an educational concept that was developed from similar programs in corporations such as 3M and Google that allowed their employees time to work on their passions. Genius Hour has many names, such as Innovation Time, 20% Time, Passion Based Learning and more. The seventh-graders at OHMS will be given one period a week to follow their passions and work on projects in which they are deeply interested. They will develop a proposal and timeline for completion that outlines what they wish to learn and how the project will benefit their community. Students started the year off by designing a t-shirt concept for their classmates that represents school ideals, and they brainstormed fundraising methods to help the shirts be affordable for all. The students presented their concepts and research to a “Shark Tank” consisting of Superintendent Guy Parmigian, Principal Laramie Spurlock, Treasurer Cajon Keeton, and Becky Peterson, owner of the local business, the Rocket Shop. The “sharks” gave genuine feedback and selected an overall winner, Emma Raber who will be working with Madison McKitrick on the final design.
Behind the scenes University of Findlay student Serena Parlette, of Curtice, recently participated in the theatre performance, “Abigail/1702.” Directed by Christopher Matsos, Ph.D., assistant professor of theatre, the production was held in the Frank J. Egner Center for the Performing Arts, John and Hester Powell
Oak Harbor Middle School seventh-grader Emma Raber demonstrates her t-shirt design to Genius Hour “Shark Tank” judges. (Submitted photo) Grimm Theatre. Parlette served as a props assistant and as a member of the run crew.
FFA Degree awarded Cobi W. Brough, a member of the Oak Harbor/Penta FFA Chapter, was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 2015 National FFA Convention & Expo held Oct. 28-31 in Louisville, Kentucky. The degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year, 3,434 American Degrees will be awarded. Recipients receive a gold American FFA Degree key, certificate and matted frame after being recognized on stage at that national convention.
Band members selected Eastwood eighth-grade band members Jacob D’Amore and Sam Musteric were
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accepted to the Bowling Green State University Middle School Honor Band. The students spent Nov. 13 at BGSU rehearsing with some of Ohio’s best middle school musicians and special guest conductor Dr. Susan Creasap of Morehead State University for a concert presented that evening at in the Moore Musical Arts Center.
Terra to join Giving Tuesday On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Terra State Community College and the Terra College Foundation will participate for the first time in “Giving Tuesday,” a world-wide event that encourages and celebrates giving. The Terra College Foundation has joined with the Toledo Community Foundation which has pledged to
match donations up to the first $1,000. For social media, they will be using #GivingTuesday/NWO.
For the sixth consecutive year, Owens Community College has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds. Now in its seventh year, the Military Friendly Schools designation provides service members and their families with transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military education and career opportunities. Institutions competed for the title by completing a survey of more than 100 questions covering 10 categories, including military support on campus, graduation and employment outcomes, and military spouse policies. Survey responses were scored against benchmarks across these key indicators of success. In addition, data was independently tested by Ernst & Young based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media with guidance from an independent advisory board of higher education and recruiting professionals. Owens’ Office of Veterans Services opened in 2011 and is staffed by former military personnel. For more information, visit www.owens.edu/veterans or call 567-661-8387.
Owens Corning supports museum The Owens Corning Foundation Inc. has made a $1 million commitment to support the educational mission of the Toledo Museum of Art. The gift, to be paid over a five-year period, will help underwrite art education programs and the museum’s 2020 Vision that focuses on expanding educational outreach to more culturally diverse audiences. The gift will support educational outreach programs like the Family Center, which was visited by 25,000 children and their caregivers in 2015,.
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Samuel has a GPA of 4.26. He is a member of the National Honor Society (President), Key Club, Buckeye Boys State Delegate, Ohio Delegate to Washington D.C. for NRA Youth Education Summit and Captains Training Volunteer. He is also Captain of the Cross Country Team and participates in track & field. Samuel, son of Ben & Monica Church, plans to earn a degree in Business/Finance and then major in law at The Ohio State University.
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Courtney has a GPA of 3.89 and is ranked 12th in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, Class Treasurer, HOBY and TAG. She also participates in Cross Country, Track and Bowling. Courtney, daughter of Steve and Jen Burner, plans to obtain a degree in either education or pharmacy at the University of Findlay. As part of our continuing commitment to the communities we serve, GenoaBank is proud to sponsor this outstanding Woodmore High School Student by awarding each winner $25 FREE in a new Deposit Account at GenoaBank. Genoa 801 Main St. 419-855-8381 Perrysburg/Rossford 9920 Old US 20 419-873-9818 Elmore 352 Rice Street 419-862-8019 Millbury 24950 W. State Rt. 51 419-836-2351 Maumee 9920 Old US 20 419-873-9818 Oregon 3201 Navarre Ave. 419-698-1711 Sylvania 5501 Monroe St. 419-841-5501 Port Clinton/Catawba 3994Equal East Harbor Rd. 419-734-3994 Housing Lender. Member FDIC
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Capitol Christmas Tree touring By Matt Reese As Thanksgiving approaches, so does the annual tradition of getting in the holiday spirit that accompanies the magical time of year ahead. A couple of Ohio communities have a unique opportunity to get a jump on the Christmas spirit this month as the 2015 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tours the state. The tradition of the Capitol Christmas Tree, or “The People’s Tree” got its start in 1964 when the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives placed a live Christmas tree on the Capitol lawn. Since 1970, the U.S. Forest Service has provided a Christmas tree for the prominent location. A tree from a different national forest has been chosen each year. In 1987, Ohio provided a Norway spruce from WayneHoosier National Forest for this purpose. The national forest also works with state forests to provide smaller Christmas trees for offices in Washington, D.C. While Ohio is not the home of this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree, there are a number of Ohio connections to the tree that will make the longest-ever Capitol Christmas Tree trip to the Washington, D.C. from its home in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest. As one would imagine, there are some very significant logistical issues for getting a 90-year-old, 74- foot Lutz spruce from one end of the country to the other. That is where Ohio comes in. The tree will be making much of the 4,000-mile journey in a custom-decaled Kenworth T680 truck that was built in Chillicothe. The truck design features the Chugach Mountains and the U.S. Capitol beneath a northern starry sky with the words “From the Northern Lights to Capitol Lights.” It also includes the 2015 Capitol Christmas Tree official seal, a map of the tour route across the United States, and the Alaska state logo of Lynden Transport, a long-time Kenworth customer based in Anchorage. The T680 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is equipped with a fuel-efficient 485-horsepowerp PACCAR MX-13 engine with 1,650 pound-feet of torque. It will pull a trailer specially designed for the Capitol Christmas Tree. The massive tree was cut during a special ceremony in late October at its longtime home near Seward, Alaska. Once cut, the tree was moved to the Port of Tacoma and shipped to Seattle — this is the first Capitol Christmas Tree to be shipped via the ocean. To meet the tree’s needs of 20 to 40 gallons of water a day on the three-day ocean leg of the journey, a special “bladder” was built to keep the tree hydrated. A special heating element was designed to keep the tree from freezing on the ship as well.
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From Seattle, the tree was loaded on the custom T680 to make the 3,000-mile trip to the Capitol, stopping in a number of communities along the way. While the tree will not be removed from the truck during the community stops, visitors can look at it through windows and are encouraged to sign the official banner on the side of the truck and send a message back to Washington, D.C. Community stops for “The People’s Tree” include: • Seward, AK • Moose Pass, AK • Anchorage, AK • Seattle, WA • Missoula, MT • Sheridan, WY • Rapid City, SD • La Vista, NE • South Bend, IN • Findlay, OH • Chillicothe, OH • Joint Base Andrews, MD After arriving in Washington, D.C. the tree lighting is expected to occur in early December, though the exact date has yet to be determined by the U. S. Speaker of the House of Representatives. The tree’s stop in Findlay was Nov. 16 at the Court House/Municipal Building and at Chamberlin Hill School from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m. The Chillicothe stop was Nov. 17 at Mount Logan Elementary School. The cost for the trip is around half a million dollars that is funded by private sector donations from around 50 different companies and corporations. The truck will be driven by Lynden Transport driver John Schank, who drives a freightliner on the Dalton highway, one of the most dangerous trucking routes in the nation. The Alaska Trucking Association named Schank the 2014 “Driver of the Year” for logging 5 million miles accident-free on the Dalton Highway during his 40-year driving career, the highest number of miles on the Dalton Highway of any driver in history. Schank was chosen for the task of hauling the Capitol Christmas Tree for its longest trip in history for his record of safety, and it doesn’t hurt that he looks quite a bit like Santa Claus either, Alaskan sources say. For more about the Capitol Christmas Tree, visit www.capitolchristmastree.com. Matt Reese is the editor for Ohio’s Country Journal. For more from Reese, visit ocj.com.
Court Log • Stefania M. Czech, 801 Byrneport, Toledo, 180 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $896 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Alexander Thomas Teneyck, 23155 W. SR-51, Genoa, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended one year, $996 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Roberta Marie Groll, 3127 Navarre, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $796 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Kent Austin Jones, 3131 Lantern, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 120 days suspended, license suspended two years, $746 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Michael William McDowell, 33 Newsteadt, West Union, OH, 180 days CCNO, 174 days suspended, license suspended one year, $696 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Travis J. Baer, 2782 Mud Creek, Oak Harbor, 180 days CCNO, 174 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $996 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Clyde Lewis Gugle, 610 Federal, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $996 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Steven Michael Ednie, 3229 138th, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $996 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Renee L. Rock, 7439 Lunitas,
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Pemberville Opera House Presents
The Avalons
The Avalons (formerly SHBoom) are experts at involving everyone in the show. Through music, comedy and crazy antics, the audience will be swept away on a memorable journey through the 50's, 60's and early 70's. It's fun entertainment the entire family will enjoy! The Avalons have shared the stage with such well-known artists as The Beach Boys, America, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Smothers Brothers, The Vogues and Tommy James & The Shondells, and dozens of other legendary Rock-n-Roll and Country superstars.
Saturday Dec. 5th 7:30 pm
Tickets $12 Available at Beeker’s General Store 419-287-3274 www.pembervilleoperahouse.org
Let the Oak Harbor Apple Fest Royalty Order hand help with Holiday Baking!
decorated sugar cookies! $6.00 doz.
Pre Orders will be delivered week of Dec. 20th. Please mail your order with check by 12/12/15 made payable to:
Apple Fest Royalty Court 364 N. Behlman Rd., Oak Harbor, OH. 43449
Questions: 419-707-1735 or 419-341-4702
Also orders forms are available at Oak Harbor Chamber Ofƚce or online facebook page or website oakharborohio.net.
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 5th 8:30am - 11:00am Lake Twp. Admin. Building (Corner of State Route 795 and Cummings Rd.)
27975 Cummings Rd. Oregon Municipal Court
Perrysburg, 30 days CCNO, 27 days suspended, license suspended one year, $346 court costs and fines, reckless operation. • Anne Marie Manning, 510 East Broadway, Toledo, license suspended 180 days, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Guy E. Scothern, 3521 Goodrich, Northwood, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $996 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Ryder C. Brecht, 526 Rice, Elmore, OH, 90 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. • Tabitha Lee Enright, 1126 Forsythe, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $162 court costs and fines, theft. • Ryan Michael Kinnison, 709 Anderson, Northwood, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $107 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property. • Christopher Michael Sass, 673 Howland, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $100 court costs and fines, theft. • Christopher Michael Sass, 673 Howland, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $50 court costs and fines, obstructing official business. • Connie J. Gilliam, 744 Woodford, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 150 days suspended, $50 court costs and fines, theft. • Tamora J. Mahler, address unknown, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct. • Joseph Franklin Dominique, 622 Yondota, Toledo, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, improperly handling firearms. • Joseph Franklin Dominique, 622 Yondota, Toledo, bound over to the Lucas County grand jury, trafficking in marijuana.
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$5.00 Donation/Person $4.00 Senior Donation/Person $3.00 Children (12 & Under) Donation Pictures with Santa $4.00 Breakfast Menu Includes: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage Links or Bacon & Beverage
*Please remember this is our local park system and all proceeds go to Friends of Lake Township.
*Friends of Lake Township Parks is a volunteer organization made up of dedicated men and women who help ipment, etc.). raise money to purchase many different items for our parks (gazebos, trees, flowers, playground equipment, Friends of Lake Township is a non-profit organization. Lake Township, Lake Township Trustees, Friends of Lake Towns Township, and volunteers are not responsible for accidents and injuries.
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New car sales New vehicle sales among the seven auto dealers in the Eastern Maumee Bay communities have deceased 1.4 percent for the first nine months of the year. Local dealers have sold 3,074 new vehicles down from 3,118 for the first three quarters of 2014, according to AutoView Online, a data management firm which takes its figures from the state bureau of motor vehicles. Local dealers are: Baumann Chevrolet and Baumann Ford, Genoa; Dunn Chevy Buick, Oregon; Mathews Ford, Oregon; Keller Chevrolet, Gibsonburg; Rouen Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge, Woodville; and TriMotors Ford, Oak Harbor. Sales in Lucas County were flat, according to Bernie Quilter, Lucas County Clerk of Courts. Titles issued totaled 20,447 for each nine-month period.
Workplace Police departments get free lunch First Federal Bank and First Insurance Group employees performed more than 550 random acts of kindness as part of a company-wide Pay It Forward event held last week. First Federal bank employees in Genoa provided lunch from Taco Bell to both the Genoa and Clay Center police departments. The Genoa Taco Bell provided the food at a discount. A Pay It Forward is a random act of kindness that also includes such examples as leaving $10 on the fuel pump for the next customer, picking up the tab for the car behind you in the drive-thru or sending flowers to a nursing home. The company will also donate $10,000 to eight local non-profit organizations. To vote for your charity go to payitforward. first-fed.com. The deadline is Dec. 4th.
At the clubs Joe Cappel, vice president of business development at the Toledo Lucas County Port Authority, will speak to members of the Oregon Economic Development Foundation Friday, Dec. 11 at ProMedica Bay Park Community Hospital. The meeting is in the Michigan Room 7:30-9 a.m. Cappel will talk about imports and exports and what impact they have on the Oregon Region.
Clay Township Police Officer Jared Largent accepts free lunch from Braden Ruch, an employee of First Federal Bank. (Submitted photo)
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The HEFD Firefighters’ Association would like to thank the following contributors for making Our 2015 November Feather Party a success! St. Vincent Lifeflight Luckey Farmers Blast Off Nutrition Hidden Hills Golf Club Oak Harbor Golf Club Pills and Packages Brandow Agency Mantiques RFK Painting Tina’s Country Store
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Happy 21st Birthday
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Congratulations! Janee (Whitner) and Brandon VerVeat 8/22/15
Saturday, December 5, 2015 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Janee is the ER Clinical Pharmacist at St. Charles Hospital. Brandon is the Pharmacy Manager at Walmart, Bowling Green.
We love you! Mom & Dad
Congratulations to you both on your new jobs, new house construction and new journey together! We love you and are so proud of you both! Mom, Dad, Jangus Brooke, Frank, Skye, Brandon & Blake
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Toledo Area to purchase the first acre of the Pearson Park expansion project;
In 2006, the club donated $1,500 to Safe Kids Greater Toledo to provide safety kits which included smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to unThe club’s civic projects derprivileged families; include: collecting for The In 2009, the club doSalvation Army, the Old nated $1,000 for the flag Newsboys, and the Waite Christmas baskets program. pole at the newly renovated Jack Mollenkopf Stadium at The club also provides Waite High School; scholarships to Waite students and raises funds for The club currently is special projects. Here are a conducting a fund drive few: entitled Pennies for PavIn 2014, the club donat- ing to help pay for a paved driveway at Waite’s football ed funds for the contest to decorate the waste disposal stadium. bins along Main Street and helped paint the bus benches;
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29th Annual Hanging of the Greens Service, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Elliston Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St. The community is welcome to join in celebrating the beginning of the Advent season, sing Christmas hymns and decorate the church for the Christmas season. Visit www.ellistonzion.com for info. Elliston Zion UMC Super Saturday Event, Dec. 12, 1-6 p.m., 18045 W. William St. Parents are invited to drop off children ages 2 and up for an afternoon of fun, music, games, crafts, dinner, faith and fellowship while parents go shopping or catch up on holiday errands. Children will learn songs and are invited to return to sing at the church’s Christmas Eve service. www.ellistonzion.com.
Elmore
Angel Tree, now available at Red, White & Brew, 366 Rice St. Red Cross Blood Drive, Dec. 7, noon-6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 19255 W. Witty Rd. “Night in Bethlehem Family Christmas Experience,” Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 448 Rice St. A journey back to the time when Jesus was born featuring Mary and Joseph, the census-takers, merchants and even a beggar. Kids’ activities available in the Marketplace. Enter by outside Nativity behind the church. Free, however, donations of canned goods or cash for the Elmore Food Pantry welcome. Harris-Elmore Public Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at the Elmore Library. The Harris-Elmore Public Library will collect Food for Fines through the end of the year. Patrons with long-overdue materials may pay their fines with non-perishable food items, which will be donated to local food pantries. Food items should equal the amount owed in fines and cannot be used to pay for lost or damaged items. Card Playing the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m. at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State St. Elmore Book Discussion Group meets the 4th Thurs. of the month at 10 a.m. at the Elmore Library. Storytime for Preschool-Age Children Wed. at 11 a.m. Call the library at 419-862-2482 for more info. Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tues. & Thurs. at noon. Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before. Blood pressure & blood sugar checks the 4th Tues. of the month; bingo the 4th Tues. of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874. Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. Questions: 419-392-1112.
Genoa
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, Nov. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Genoa Legion Hall, 302 West St. Featuring pancakes & sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy. Carryouts and kids’ meals available. For info on hall rental, call Tom at 419-460-3265. Moms Are “BE YOU-tiful” In Christ will meet Dec. 2 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Hall. Attendees will be assembling a homemade gift and sharing ideas and craft projects to help Advent be more prayerful. Free childcare available. Open to all moms. Contact Patti Greenhill at 419-862-0128 to preregister. The Genoa Branch Library will collect Food for Fines through the end of the year. Patrons with long-overdue materials may pay their fines with non-perishable food items, which will be donated to local food pantries. Food items should equal the amount owed in fines and cannot be used to pay for lost or damaged items. Genoa Branch Library activities include: Preschool Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Lego Club (ages 6 and up) the last Tues. of each month 4-5 p.m.; Adult Craft Class Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Book Discussion Groups 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. (evening group) and 3rd Thurs. at 9:30 a.m. (morning group). Genoa Senior Center 514 Main St., serves lunch Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. (call 419-855-4491 for reservations). Card playing Mon. & Wed. at 12:30 p.m.; blood sugar checks offered the 2nd Wed. of the month; bingo Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects. Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.
Gibsonburg Gibsonburg Faith United Methodist Church Annual Christmas Bazaar & Ham Loaf Luncheon, Dec. 5, 795 W. Madison St. Bazaar open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids’ meals and carryouts available. Gibsonburg Public Library, 100 N. Webster St., programs include: Preschool Storytime Thurs. at 11 a.m.; LEGO Club (K-6) the 4th Sat. of the month at 10 a.m.; Adult Book Discussion Group will discuss, “”The Frontiersman” by Allan W. Eckert, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m. Call 419-637-2173 or email Diane at dswartz@birchard.lib.oh.us to register. Active Seniors invited to Meet & Eat at Gibsonburg Senior Center, 100 Meadow Lane. Lunches every weekday, educational and social programs, health assessments and more. Transportation and homedelivered meals available. 419-637-7947.
Graytown Christmas Gathering featuring Gospel Recording Artists Abby Paskavan, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1700 Walker St. Open to the community. A freewill offering will be taken.
Luckey Euchre Tournament, Dec. 12, American Legion Hall, 335 Park Dr. Food and registration at 6 p.m.; tournament begins at 7 p.m. Registration $5. Open to 18 and older. Concessions and soft drinks available for purchase. BYOB. Proceeds support veterans and their families. Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wed. of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thurs. of the month from 6-8 p.m. in the old Town Hall building, corner of Krotzer & Main Street. Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District. Luckey Library Storytime for ages 3-7 every Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music & crafts. Lego Club (K-5th grade) Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. No registration required for any of the programs. Home delivery of library materials to home-bound Luckey residents is available by calling the library during regular hours at 419-833-6040.
Millbury Paprikas and Shopping Day, Dec. 5, Sunrise Park & Banquet Center, 29208 Millbury Rd. Dine in or take out 3:30-6 p.m.. Shopping available from 1-5 p.m. Desserts available. Pancake Breakfast, Dec. 19, 8-11 a.m., Paragon Masonic Lodge #788, 24845 SR 51. Cost is by donation, with funds going toward Christmas baskets for families in need. Crafters Wanted for St. Peter’s UCC Christmas Craft Bazaar Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Millbury Fireman’s Rec Hall, 28410 Oak St. Tables/spaces $25. For info, call Sandy at 419-693-5435.
Oak Harbor
Ottawa Co. Veterans Service Commission’s Meetings Dec. 3 and 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 8444 W. SR 163. For details, call 419-898-2089 or visit www.co.ottawa. oh.us/veterans. Food for Thought Food Pantry at Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel, 11805 W. SR 105, the last Wed. of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: 419-707-3664. Donations and Volunteers are needed for Wreaths Across America. On Dec. 15, volunteers will place wreaths on the graves of Ottawa Co. veterans. Wreaths can be purchased/sponsored for $15 each; however, donations of any amount are appreciated. For info, contact Sara Toris at the Ottawa Co. Veterans Service Office at 419-8982089 or visit the organization on Facebook.
Pemberville
St. Paul, New Rochester Annual Cookie Walk, Bazaar & Silent Auction, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.1:30 p.m., 14545 New Rochester Rd. Featuring hundreds of homemade cookies. Lunch, including soups, sandwiches and homemade pies will be available. Bazaar will include many handmade items and a bake sale of specialty baked goods. Proceeds help support Women’s Ministries at St Paul. 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.
Rocky Ridge Suburban Singers will present, “Christmas in the Country” Dec. 6, 3 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 450 Rocky Ridge Rd. Music and refreshments. Free-will offering will be taken.
Walbridge St. Jerome Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Jerome Catholic Church Community Center, 300 Warner St. www. stjeromewalbridge.org. Euchre Tournament, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. until finish, VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St. $10 entry fee includes lunch. Cash prizes for first, second and third place. Fourth place wins free entry into next month’s tournament. No smoking; no food/ beverages may be brought in. Sponsored by the Men’s Auxiliary. Food for Fines at the Walbridge Library Dec. 6-22. Overdue fines only. Fees for lost or damaged materials are excluded. Donations of nonperishable foods will benefit the local food pantry. Call 419-666-9900. Food Bank open the 2nd Wed. of each month from 4-5 p.m., Athens Baptist Church, 101 W. Breckman (behind the bank). Ladies Auxiliary Bingo the first Sunday of Dec. from 1-5 p.m., VFW Banquet Hall, 109 S. Main St. Food and drink available. No food or drinks brought in. Call 419-666-0367. Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., offers the following programs; Family Storytime – Tues. at 11 a.m.; Mystery Book Group will discuss “The Undertaker’s Widow” by Phillip Margolin Nov. 30 at 6 p.m.; play pinochle (16 and older) every Thurs. at 11 a.m. All programs are free. Food for Fines Dec. 6-22.
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external control, and yet we feel constrained by the circumstances of our lives. We must toil and work like slaves because we have allowed materialism to become our master. We are slaves to our appetites and desires because we have allowed hedonism to become our master. And we are imprisoned by our own minds because we fail to see that there are other ways to think and live. The Sufi poet Rumi asks “Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?” The answer can only be that it is a prison of our own choosing. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1
Williston
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Calvary Lutheran Ch. 1930 Bradner Rd./Corner of Woodville & Bradner Rds. 419-836-8986 Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday worship:8:00 am & 10:30 am Wed. 7:30 p.m. Pastor Robert Noble Every 2nd Sun. 10:30 am Praise Service
Lake Twp. Zion Lutheran Church 26535 Pemberville Rd.837-5023 Between 795 & Genoa Rd. (163) Just east of 280
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Woodville
Angel Tree now available at Pills `n’ Packages, 100 E. Main St. Woodville Public Library, 101 E. Main St., offers Storytime, Mon. at 7 p.m.; Lego Club (K-6), 1st Sat. of the month, 10-11:30 a.m.. Download 5 free songs each week at birchard.freegalmusic.com/ users/sndlogin. For info, call 419-849-2744.
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2 Bedroom Tri-level Walbridge, $510./mo. + utilities. No Pets. 2 Bedroom Townhouse, Walbridge, No Pets, $600./mo., + utilities. 419-508-1402 East Side- 2 or 3 bedroom house, privacy fence, fridge included, W/D hook-up, $550/month, 419-932-0503 EAST TOLEDO 1-bedroom Upper $325/month Big 2-bedroom upper $425/month 2-bedroom lower $400/month plus deposit and utilities Fresh paint, new floors & carpet appliances, no pets 419-691-3074 East Toledo- 193½ E. Broadway cozy 2 bedroom row house, carpeted, living/dining room hardwood floors, full basement, no pets, appliances not included. Tenant takes care of gas/electric. $500mo. +$500 deposit. 1 year lease. Near Garfield Elementary and Waite High School. Call Marcos at 419-346-3849
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East Toledo- Worthington, 3 bed, very clean, newly remodeled, $550/mo. 419-787-6043 For Rent/Sale East Toledo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plymouth St. 1 cozy house. 1 bed + small bed or nursery near Raymer School in East Toledo. Central Air, Stove & Refrigerator included and W/D hookup. Large 2 car w/ remote. Privacy fenced backyard. No smoke or pets. $550 + $600 Deposit 419 509 6883 Genoa Twinplex, 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, new flooring, no pets allowed, $515/mo. 419-2607583 Northwood- 2-Bedroom House, Large Yard, Attached 1-Car Garage, Small Shed, $650/Month + Deposit/Utilities, No Pets. 419-8376668. Northwood- 217 Wilson, 3-4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath, Huge Fenced-In Yard, Garage, New Roof, $950/month +deposit, 419-344-3363 Oregon house, 2011 Oakdale, 2bedroom, 1-bath, island kitchen, large living room, laundry area, nice yard, $795/month. 419-409-1014. OREGON- 3 Bedroom Home, 34 North Edwards, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Full Basement, Fenced Yard, Appliances Included, No Pets, $1,095/Month +Deposit, 419-2665793 Pemberville- 2 Apartments Available, 2 Bedroom Uppers, Appliances Included, $460/month (Larger Apartment) and $425/month +electric and gas, 419-287-4824 Second Story Apartment for rent in Elmore. 2-bedroom $500/month utilities approximately $190. Security deposit required. Call: 419-855-8500
Waterville Historical duplex for sale. Spacious 2-3 bedrooms, appliances, storage, separate yards, additional storage available in barn. 419-261-3949
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Mike's Hauling We buy junk cars, trucks and vans Scrap metal hauled free. 419-666-1443
Arbors at Oregon now hiring for RNs, LPNs and a Dietary Cook. Stop in to apply: 904 Isaac Streets Drive, Oregon, OH 43616.
Drivers: Marine Division Solo & Team Openings! $3,000 Orientation Completion Pay! Industry leading Pay, Full Comprehensive Benefits & More! 1yr Class-A CDL w/flatbed experience: 866-319-1157 Hair Stylist at Samson & Co., Booth rental $110 weekly, Navarre & Wheeling, 419-691-1300 Home Health Aide Needed In Genoa Area. Contact Terry 419-8375974
Corporation providing community based residences for adults with developmental disabilities has immediate need for direct care staff. We feature a competitive wage and an excellent benefit program. Apply online at: communityresidentialservices.org
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Deliver Phone Books Work Your Own Hours Have Insured Vehicle, Must be at least 18 years old, Valid DL No Experience Necessary 1-800-518-1333 x 224
Local greenhouse in Northwood is looking for seasonal truck drivers. CDL licensed is not required, must be able to pass DOT physical and drug screen. Please send resume to: greenhouse2525@yahoo.com
www.deliverthephonebook.com Drivers: $3,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! Dedicated, Regional, OTR & Point to Point Lanes! Great Pay, (New hires min $800.00/wk)! CDL-A 1yr. Exp. 1-855314-1138 Drivers: CDL-A 1yr. Guaranteed Home Time. Excellent Pay Package. Monthly Bonus Program. 100% NoTouch. BCBS/Dental/Vision. Plenty of miles. 877-704-3773
STNA Orchard Villa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oregon, OH State Tested Nursing Assistant 2nd and 3rd shifts available Full-time and Part-time positions available Position Overview: Orchard Villa, a Legacy Health Services facility, is seeking reliable, caring STNAs for all shift positions. Full and parttime opportunities available. Job Description/Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘Current Ohio STNA required â&#x20AC;˘Prior experience working in a â&#x20AC;˘skilled and/or long-term health â&#x20AC;˘care environment a plus â&#x20AC;˘Must provide references Orchard Villa offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and great work environment. Starting Rate $10.27 + additional Shift Differential!!! We now offer a Sign-On Bonus to qualifying candidates! Complete application at facility 9am-4pm or submit resume via email below. Orchard Villa, 2841 Munding Oregon, Ohio 43616 Ashantia.jones@lhshealth.com
Part-Time Janitor in GenoaWednesday and Friday 6:00p.m.9:30p.m., Sweeping, Moping, Restroom Cleaning, must have own transportation and no felony convictions, $12/hr, call Roxie @ Toledo Building Services for application information, 419-241-3101 Reino Linen Service, Inc. has an immediate part-time opening for Linen Distribution at Fremont Memorial Hospital. Evening hours . Responsibilities include: maintaining proper inventories, ensuring the required goods have been delivered, maintaining accurate counts of products, and maintain good customer communication. Applications can be printed online at www.reinolinen.com or picked up at 119 S. Main St. Gibsonburg Ohio 43431. We are an EEO/AA Employer. SALES OPPORTUNITY NABF College World Series media publications/sponsorship. Commission only. Call 419-936-3887, leave name and phone number.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS The City of Oregon is accepting applications for the position of Superintendent of Streets. The position reports to the Director of Public Service and is responsible for assigning, supervising, coordinating, and reviewing all activities of the Street/Cemetery Division. High School diploma or GED along with four years of responsible administrative or supervisory experience or a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. Must have an excellent background in maintenance and repair of streets, sanitary and storm sewers, storm drainage systems, bridges, culverts, buildings and all equipment necessary to run these city-wide operations. Must be familiar with personnel management, budgets, and an all-around knowledge of running a department with over 25 full-time employees and seasonal staff. Must have excellent organization and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with elected officials, employees, and citizenry. Preferred candidate would have a record of success managing diverse operations in a union setting. Submit complete resume AND application (available at www.oregonohio.org) to City of Oregon, Civil Service Commission, 5330 Seaman Road, Oregon, OH 43616 or email to sgarverick@oregonohio.org no later than December 11, 2015. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Current salary range: $73,152 - $79,967.
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Former nanny has openings (newborn & Up) in my Oregon home. Offering fun, education, lots of love, first aid & CPR. 419-972-7109 I provide child care in my Millbury home, I have references, non-smoking, free meals, CPR Certified, lots of TLC. 419-836-7672.
Due to non-payment of rent, the following units will go to Public Auction on December 11, 2015. Amy and Josh Muenzer Units 45 Robert Brown Unit 9 Jeremy Dobie Unit 13 The sale will be held at: Leonard's Auction House 6350 Consear Road Ottawa Lake, Michigan 734-856-6530 Auctioneer Richard Leonard
If you had Hip or Knee replacement surgery and suffered an infection between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727.
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AUCTION-OAKDALE SELF STORAGE 1926 Oakdale Ave., Oregon OH 43616 Auction Date: Nov. 29, 2015 Time of Auction: 12:00 pm
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Crafters Wanted for St. Peter's UCC Christmas Craft Bazaar on December 5 at Millbury Fire Hall from-9-4. Tables/Spaces are $25. For info, call Sandy at 419-693-5435
St. Peter's UCC, Millbury Christmas Craft Bazaar December 5 9am - 4pm Homemade Lunch Items Available Held at: Millbury Fireman's Rec Hall 28410 Oak Street, Millbury
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1967 Everett Console Piano, very nice condition, just tuned and ready for Christmas. $600 OBO. 419-6076094 Kimball Console Piano for your future musician. Excellent condition. $500. 419-862-3114
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2002 Chevy Express Lift Van, $1,000 OBO. 419-874-8053 2003 Chevy Express 3500, 15 passenger van, $3600. 419-874-8053 RV Sites Year Round Full Hook-ups w/ City Water Solid Pads/Off Street Parking $300/mo. + Electric Deluxe Park/Walbridge 419-666-3993
Cycleman We repair Chinese Pocket Bikes and Scooters, and Mopeds, many parts available, also repair motorcycles, Call Wed. - Sat. (11-5pm) 419-244-2525.
(22) GUN COLLECTION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CAT RC60 DSL FORKLIFT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CLARK 6000# FORKLIFT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1987 CASE 580 SUPER E BACKHOE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GENIE MANLIFT â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;93 IH ROLLBACK TRUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;86 MUSTANG H.B. w/351 WINDSOR â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;91 MUSTANG H.B. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;36 1 ½ TON DUAL REAR WHEEL FLATBED â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;94 FORD PU â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;98 MUSTANG GT - BASS BOAT - SUZUKI 600GSXR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HONDA GOLD WING & 750 CBKS PLUS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;69 RESTORED RUPP MINI BIKE & DIRT BIKES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SHOP EQUIP PALLET RACKING - SOME AUTO PARTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COLLECTIBLES (20) BIKES - TOYS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SAFE - LAWN & GARDEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MISC ITEMS
COLLECTOR CONDITION 6x12' Wooden Trailer, $600 OBO, 419-262-1774
1995 Ram- Black, 2WD, 5.2, 5 Speed, 105K, Needs water pump & front pad, Runs great, $1,200, Text/Call: 419-464-6784
60,000 original miles 419-855-7038
Cadillac Head Gasket Repair Is your Northstar engine losing coolant? Have it tested free at TMZ Automotive. 419-837-9700.
CONTENT AUCTION! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH AT 3:00 P.M. 29 COOPER ST., OREGON, OH 43616
Tons of great tools at this auction! We have a boat, Craftsman tool boxes, tools, Chevy truck, Van, trailers, boat, furniture, tables, dresser, and much more! Jack Amlin & Greg Zielinski Auctioneers 419-867-7653 Amlinauction.com
NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Northwood, Ohio is seeking bids for two 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sports Utility vehicles. Sealed bids will be accepted starting November 30, 2015 and ending January 7, 2016 at 12:00pm. Sealed bids must be sent to the Office of the City Clerk located within the Northwood Municipal Building, 6000 Wales Rd., Northwood, Ohio 43619. Sealed bids will be opened by the City Administrator immediately thereafter in the Council Chambers. The City of Northwood reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. A copy of specifications can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk or by calling 419-693-9327, Monday through Friday 8:00am through 4:30pm. Returned bids MUST be accompanied by a specifications check-off sheet that notes which items are included with the bid price. Any questions should be directed to Captain Zahradnik at 419-690-1643.
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1988 Plymouth Reliant K Car
If you are starting up a restaurant, building a shop, or just love tools, than this is the place to be! Refrigeration tools & parts, gas fire heating unit, Fredrick Smoker Rotisserie, outdoor natural gas fire heating units, trucks, trailers, welders, forklifts, high low lift, blue print printers, Dewalt tools. We have just about every tool and more!
2000 Ford Conversion Van, 152k, V-6, $2,500. 419-662-3958
Tiger Kittens and Gray Kitten, need a loving home. Very loving kittens. Found in the wood pile. 3 - 7 months old. They have been fixed. Donate $20 for Save a Pet. If interested please call. Home: 419-698-5479 419-344-4803 419-344-4109
1978 Lincoln Continental, 4-dr, white, very clean, 48,000k, interior clean, new tires, $6,950. Jack 419607-0374
SAT. DECEMBER 12TH AT 10:00 AM
2000 Black Impala- Runs Good, 212,000 Miles, Good Tires, New Brakes, $1,300 OBO, 419-367-6758
Looking for permanent home for an extremely loving Adult Male Cat Longer hair, gray and white, found Bayshore/Wynn area as a lost cat but no one has claimed. Can tell this has been a well loved indoor cat before! Would make an excellent companion! Is Fixed, flea treated and dewormed! 419-698-5479 419-344-4109 419-344-4803
675 N. SANDUSKY, TIFFIN, OH 44883
6810 Cedar Point Rd.
New Hyundai commercial 9100 gas powered air compressor-$1,100 Retail, Must sell-$500. 419-898-2404 Recliners $50/each. Electric lift chair (pink) $100. Straight back chairs $10/each. Miscellaneous kitchen, office and craft supplies. 419-874-8053
CONTENT AUCTION!
FRESH CUT
Burkin Self Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Camper Storage Inside & Outside
â&#x20AC;˘ Inside Auto Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Personal Storage
St. Rt. 51, South of Elmore 419-862-2127
Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Oak Harbor at the office of the Village Administrator at 146 Church Street, Oak Harbor, Ohio, until 2:00 p.m. local time, on Friday, December 18, 2015, and will be publicly opened on December 18, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. local time, at that location for a Hand Powered Boat Launch Project, at 198 S. Church St. All work shall be in accordance with the construction documents on file in the office of Randall Genzman, 146 Church Street, Oak Harbor, Ohio. Bids will be received for: Hand Powered Boat Launch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION = $133,000.00. Copies of said Construction Documents are available for purchase from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Rd., Toledo, OH 43615, 419-385-5303, upon the nonrefundable deposit of $40.00 for each set of Documents. Construction Documents may also be downloaded from Becker Impressions at www.beckerplanroom.com. Bids for the described work must be made via the bid proposal forms to be furnished by the Architect. Bids are to be marked on the outside of a sealed envelope with indication of the contract being bid. Bidders shall note that the Prevailing Wage Rates are to be complied with throughout this project, and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements which are applicable to this type of public project shall be upheld. Note that Bid Bond and Performance Bond will be required. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the date of the opening. This project consists of constructing an ADA accessible concrete walk, concrete steps down to the Portage River, wooden overlook and a gravel emergency access drive. Time of construction shall be 180 days from date of contract. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed no later than June 30, 2016. If, in the opinion of the Owner, the acceptance of the lowest bid is not in the best interest of all concerned, the Owner may accept another proposal so opened or reject all proposals and advertise for other bids. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Note there will not be a pre-bid meeting. Bidders shall visit the site to become familiar with the existing conditions prior to submitting their bid.
LOCATION: 12711 Twp Rd 178, Bellevue, OH. From St Rt 18 South of Bellevue turn West on Twp Rd 178 to auction straight ahead on right. Watch for Signs. Plan to attend & tell or bring friend. SELLING NOTE & ORDER: Guns will sell 1st followed by remainder of listing. We are selling items no longer needed by U-Pull It, Fireside Facility & for some neighbors. Call the office or check website for more info WM BAKER & KEN BONNIGSON, CAI Office: 1570 W. McPherson Hwy., Clyde, OH
www.bakerbonnigson.com - 419-547-7777
Public Contents Auction December 5th @ 10:00 AM 812 Wilson Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430 This is going to be a huge sale! Many of the items are new! Airplane - 2 seater Fusion, Several vehicles, John Deere Diesel. NEW items for building a house - Steam bathroom, lights, ventless fire places and more, new and used tools, collectibles, boating items, Jet Star boat & trailer & more, riding mowers, car parts. 2012 Kawasaki Lehman Storm trike with 220 miles. Model No. VN900BCF Owner: Cindy McPherson This is just a small listing, there will be much more. TERMS: cash/check ID for bid number. All items sold as is where is. No warranty!
Go to Auctionzip.com # 4464, Estatesales.com #5716 or www.belkofersauctionservice.com for complete list & pictures.
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Restaurant Equipment & Contents Auction Going out of Business Oriental Garden Chinese Restaurant December 2nd @ 1:00 PM 745 Wheeling Street, Oregon, Ohio 43616 Stainless steel items- Commercial - dish washer, kitchen BBQ, Garland stove & broiler, deep fryer w/baskets, gas stove, 6' prep table, electric & gas prep & steam tables w/serving pans & containers, microwave, True & Woods 1 door refrigerators. Misc. items: Open Pepsi sign, wall mount faucet, Tray cart, 2' table on wheels, bussing cart, salt & peppers, cold packers, Artic Air freezer, Gibson chest & upright freezers, Scottman ice machine, Royal cash register, rice cooker & server, strainers, food dehydrator, ladles, woks, pots & pans, stainless steel bowls & serving dishes, 55 cup coffee makers, meat slicers, grinder/shredder, wood cabinets, wood stool, noodle maker, tableware holders, tableware, plastic ware, plastic trays, utensils, garbage cans, ice scoops, small stereo & speakers, water pitchers, plates, cups, saucers, bowls, glasses, coffee servers, metal tea pots, dessert dishes, creamers, new coffee & tea pots, rice servers w/lids, carry out boxes, foam cups, sauces containers, plastic containers w/lids, artificial flowers, Chinese flower pots, 3 panel room divider, caution floor signs, Bissell vac, day bed, new soap dispensers, Several restaurant tables misc. sizes, booth benches, several chairs & more. Owner: Monica Lau TERMS: cash/check ID for bid number. All items sold as is where is. No warranty. Go to Auctionzip.com # 4464 or www.belkofersauctionservice.com for complete list & pictures.
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BUYING GOLD AND SILVER at ALAN MILLER JEWELERS Two Days Only!
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ALAN MILLER JEWELERS 3239 Navarre Ave. - Oregon Just W. of Coy Rd.
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