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County museum celebrates Black History Month

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The Ottawa County Historical Museum will host “A Celebration of Rev. Harold Boggs and His Music” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in honor of Black History month. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the museum at 126 W. Third St., Port Clinton.

Boggs, of Port Clinton, was a well-known gospel composer and singer who made his first public appearance as a stand-up gospel singer in the Second Baptist Church in Sandusky in 1938 at age 11. Boggs suffered from an irreversible form of glaucoma and by age 13 was completely blind. His mother Rosa realized that her son had a very special talent and ensured he received special musical tutoring, including piano lessons with Connie Babcock of Port Clinton. Over the years, Boggs traveled extensively to perform with his good friend Warner Buxton or with a busload of singers from his home

church, the Gypsum Tabernacle, of which he became the pastor after his ordination in 1972.

The piano on which Boggs composed his music was donated to the museum by his niece, Rosann Graves, of Port Clinton, and will be on display along with photographs and album covers.

Those attending the program are invited to bring along any personal items or photos and stories related to Boggs. The program will include storytelling about the singer, recordings of his music and a keyboardist playing gospel music. Other musicians and singers, whether or not they knew Boggs, are invited to join in the celebration. After the celebration, Boggs’ piano will become the centerpiece of a permanent museum exhibit on the churches of Ottawa County.

For information, call museum curator Peggy Debien at 419732-1039.

BATAAN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY

Bids come in below estimates

PHOTOS BY ANGIE ADAIR ZAM

Ice-coated trees sparkled against the blue sky Tuesday morning after a coating of freezing rain and snow fell on the area Monday. For more photos of the after-effects of the storm, or to share your own, visit www.thebeacon.net or www. facebook.com/beaconnews. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, more snow is headed our way.

Port Clinton City School District’s deadline for bids on the renovation and addition project at Bataan Memorial Elementary School was Wednesday, Feb. 16.

There were a total of 52 bidders on 12 contracts. The large number of bids created a competitive atmosphere resulting in some good news for the school district and community.

“The bids came in lower than we anticipated, approximately 10 percent below our bid estimate which is good news,” said Pat Adkins, superintendent of schools.

The bids are now being reviewed by both legal council and architects.

“Interviews with the low bidders will be held before the bids are awarded on Feb. 28,” Adkins said.

The 12 areas for bid packages accepted for Bataan were for site, general trades, roofing, plumbing, HVAC/temperature con-

trols, electrical, fire protection, casework, athletic flooring, food service equipment and educational technology. Since as much local participation as possible is the goal of the district, the Board of Education has defined “local contractors” as those from Ottawa, Erie and Sandusky counties.

In the bid documents, the Board of Education set a standard that any prime bidder outside of those three counties may bid on the project but needs to ensure that 5 percent of the total contract is in local labor, sub-contractors and supplies. As a government entity, the district must accept the lowest, most responsible bid for each bid package.

In November 2009, voters in the Port Clinton City School District passed a bond issue to: build a new middle school on the high school site campus; remodel

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Thanks to you for 28 years of The Beacon I forgot to mention this last week, but last Thursday, Feb. 17, was officially The Beacon’s 28th birthday! As you can see this week’s issue is Volume 29, Number 2. We have a staff full of folks who are justifiably proud of the work they do and all that they have accomplished over those 28 years. From my standpoint, the last 28 years have rolled by like a steamroller. My thanks to all of you, our loyal Beacon readers. nnn

Congratulations to the local swimmers who will be represent-

ing us at the State Swimming Championship in Canton this weekend. From Oak Harbor, Danielle Franck qualified right behind Port Clinton’s Mackenzie Stewart in the 100 breaststroke at the Bowling Green Districts last weekend. She will be joined by her friends on the 200 Medley Relay. Also headed to Canton from Port Clinton: Erin Seefus, Diving; Allie Reynolds, 100 and 200 freestyles along with three relay teams; Cheyenne Meek, 50 freestyle; Michael Long, 200 IM; Josh Scott, 100 freestyle; plus the

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Sandy Russell of Fremont is our “Find Wylie” winner this week.

She was selected from 69 entries who found our friendly fish in the ad for Otto & Urban on page 4A in last week’s Beacon.

Sandy wins a $20 gift card from Friendship Food Stores. We’ll be hiding Wylie again next week.

If you find him, just drop off an entry form at our office in the

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Don’t forget the Greg Haar Memorial Benefit this Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds starting at 5:30 p.m. Adults and children 13 and over can get in for $15, which includes a dinner ticket plus one ticket for the grand prizes a half-side of processed beef!

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Well, we had our Groundhog Day Storm of 2011, and now our Presidents Day Storm of 2011.

The latter wasn’t quite so bad, but I was just getting used to seeing the ground again! Look out, another system is coming our

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Obituaries James Cool June 18, 1933 — Feb. 14, 2011 James J. Cool passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011, at Hospice of the Valley following a long bout with cancer. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on June 18, 1933, to Gladys Agatha (Myers) and Lawrence Henry Cool. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Henry Cool.

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores (Dee) Cool and seven children - Michael J. Cool (Sharon), Mary Javor

(Greg), Donald Cool (Christie), Janet Corliss (Ken), Thomas J Cool, Jacqueline Brickner (Frank), and Charles Cool (Judy).

Also surviving are thirteen grand-children, Andrea Javor, Daniel Javor, Eric Javor, Lisa Maag, Amanda Cool, Maria Cool, Bradley Cool, Bailey Cool, Megan Cool, Samantha Cool, Joseph Brickner, Katherine Brickner, and Luke Brickner.

Three sisters also survive: Patricia Greene of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Janet Navigato of Solano Beach, California and Sister Mary Marguerite of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Jim served honorably with the Michigan National Guard and was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council #608 in Tiffin, Ohio. He and his family resided in Republic, Ohio for 40 years. Jim was an elected official on the Town Council in conjunction with Mayor Pro-Tem responsibilities and was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church; the Holy Name Society; and the Parish Council. Jim devoted his time to several community service organizations including the Republic Lions Club and the Tiffin and Wickenburg BPOE. As an avid fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes, Jim was pleasantly surprised to receive an autographed Get Well photograph recently from Head Coach Jim Tressel.

His lifetime career began in the home furnishing industry, when later he and his wife purchased the Pancoast Furniture Co. Inc. Living at Lake Erie, his hobbies entailed fishing or restoring antique automobiles. After retiring to Arizona, he spent many hours at the Wickenburg Country Club and also in his home woodshop.

A Mass in celebration of Jim’s life will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 10am. Online condolences can be submitted to DavidsDesertChapelFuneralHome. com.

In lieu of flowers Jim’s family asks that donations be considered to any of the following organizations in his name: St. Anthony’s Church, Tegner Street, Wickenburg, AZ 85390; Calvert Catholic Schools Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 45, Tiffin, OH 44883 (or online to nwarnement@

calvertcatholic.org); or to Hospice of the Valley, 1570 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 (or by phone at 602-530-6900).

There will be a Mass celebrating Jim’s life for his family and friends in Ohio at a later date.

Clara Schaefer Jan. 8, 1926 — Feb. 19, 2011 Clara M. Schaefer, 85, of Lakeside, and formerly of Lawton, Okla., died Saturday, Feb. 19, at Otterbein Northshore Retirement Center.

A memorial mass to celebrate Clara’s life was Tuesday, Feb. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 822 Barclay St., Marblehead, with burial planned for June at Fairview Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. The Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Frances Schweck Died Feb. 18, 2011 Frances C. Schweck, 69, of Miami, Fla., and formerly of Port Clinton, died Friday, Feb. 18, in Miami. Arrangments are pending at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home, Port Clinton.

Brian Webb Died Feb. 21, 2011 Brian T. Webb, 44, of Port Clinton, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Gerner-WolfWalker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton.

Sound Off Recovery 2011 Winter weather has blanketed much of the nation over the past several weeks, and the storms are taking a toll on all of us.

Perhaps even more important is the impact this weather has had on our nation’s blood supply.

You may not realize it, but every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. The American Red Cross was forced to cancel more than 750 blood drives in January alone, resulting in a shortfall of more than 28,000 scheduled blood donations.

To help build the blood supply back up to sufficient levels, the Red Cross has introduced “Recovery 2011.” This campaign is designed to reach out to eligible donors to ask them to make and keep blood dona-

James “Jim” M. Recker

Port Clinton Chapel Manager, Licensed Funeral Director

We welcome Jim Recker back to our family, and to the Port Clinton community. He became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1998 and has gained valuable work experience over the years at other funeral homes. However, Jim recently returned to Port Clinton to re-join the Walker family because of their strong commitment to quality and service.

He and his wife, Lisa (Ling), an Ottawa County native and licensed funeral director herself, are both committed to the value of funeral service. They have two children Madeline and Michael, and are members of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

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As you can well imagine, this hard winter has left the Red Cross with a shortage of blood. There will be a special Bloodmobile this Tuesday, March 1, from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 541 S. Church Road, in Marblehead. You’ll feel a lot better after you give.

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The Ottawa County Republican Party is hosting its monthly Lunch Bunch today, Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Port Clinton Elks Lodge on Buckeye Boulevard. The Ottawa County Commissioners are the speakers for today. No reservations are required for this $10 buffet lunch. Right now, there is a lot for local Republicans to talk about.

tion appointments as soon as they are able to do so. It also aims to encourage organizations to step up and reschedule a canceled blood drive, agree to host an emergency blood drive or increase their existing blood drive goal by 10 percent.

The Red Cross is grateful to those who responded to our appeal for blood donations, yet the need is still great. Now is a great time to join the “Recovery 2011” initiative and help meet the needs of patients in our local community. Please call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to find out more about this program or to make an appointment to donate at a blood drive near you.

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Matthew Sherman of the Social Security Administration will be the guest speaker at today’s Feb. 24 meeting of the Ottawa County Retired Teachers. His topic is “New requirements in Social Security as they affect S.T.R.S. recipients.” The noon luncheon meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall, 221 Park St., in Oak Harbor. Cost is $12. nnn

Also, don’t forget the Kathryn Cobbledick Art Scholarship benefit for the evening of Saturday, Feb. 26. They will begin with a wine tasting from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mutach’s Market in Marblehead. Then enjoy an evening at Avery’s for just $10 per dinner featuring a special art raffle donated by local artists. For reservations call 419-798-1700.

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BATAAN from 1A and expand Bataan into a preschool through grade five building (maintaining the current physical separation between primary grades and grades three through five); and provide minimal upgrades to the high school with a focus on increased efficiency and long-term cost savings. After more than a year of planning and design, the Bataan portion of the facilities project is ready for construction to begin on or about March 1.

“The planning process for the addition and renovation to Bataan Memorial Elementary Campus has been a lengthy process and we are very pleased with the results,” Adkins said. “As shown in the renderings, the addition will compliment the existing building while providing an up-

Bataan’s new look For artists’ renderings of the planned addition and renovation of Bataan School, visit www.thebeacon.net or www.facebook.com/beaconnews dated façade.”

Port Clinton Middle School will follow with another bid process beginning next month. A bid meeting will be held March 15 with bids due April 27.

For the latest information about the new school facilities, visit www.pccsd.net and view the “New Facilities” link at the top of the page. For local contractor participation, contact Amy Runge, RJ Runge Inc., at 419-740-5781.

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Flood maps now available As s is ted Risk information open house is Monday in Oak Harbor Representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, will host a flood risk information open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in the Multipurpose Room at the Riverview Health Care Campus, 8180 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor. The open house will provide county residents with an opportunity to review a recently completed preliminary Flood Insurance Study and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Those interested may drop-in at any time during the event to talk one-on-one with the FEMA and state representatives.

The FIS and the FIRMs provide base flood information, delineate areas subject to significant flood hazards within the county, and offer information public officials may use when permitting development in the floodplain. The preliminary floodplain maps are available for review from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Ottawa Regional Planning Commission, 315 Madison St., Room 107, Port Clinton.

The open house will be staffed with representatives from various local, state and federal agencies who will provide the most current information about flood risk, flood insurance, floodplain development regulations and the process for floodplain

mapping within Ottawa County. The newly prepared preliminary floodplain maps will be on display. Once the maps become effective, these maps will be used by floodplain permit officials, builders and developers, lenders, realtors, insurance agents and the general public to determine flood risk, develop mitigation measures and encourage wise and responsible risk management decision-making.

Property owners, realtors, lenders and insurance agents are urged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about flood risk and hazard mitigation within their community. For information, contact Mike Greene, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. at 859-422-3079.

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CPR class set at Danbury School The following adult CPR class, with certification now valid for two years, is coming up: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Danbury Local School, 9451 E. Harbor Road, Marblehead.

Learn how to clear obstructed airways of conscious and unconscious victims, how to perform rescue breathing and how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Pre-registration is required for all classes. The fee for this training is $45, but thanks to the generosity of the Harry Stensen Memorial Foundation, full scholarships are available for anyone unemployed, underemployed or caring for family members with high-risk health conditions. Call the American Red Cross at 419-734-1100 or email redcross@thirdplanet.net .

the needs of wildlife. Wildlife have four basic requirements for survival: food, water, shelter and space. If you can develop a landscape plan that provides these elements, you stand a good chance of successfully seeing more wildlife on your property.

Establishing and maintaining wildlife food plots, however, can be expensive and requires some knowledge of planting and how to properly use farm equipment. The Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District

realizes this hurdle and is proud to offer wildlife food plot planting for the 2011 season. You can start farming for wildlife for a minimal amount of fifty dollars per acre. The District will plant wildlife food plots consisting of a choice of Corn, Beans, Sorghum, Sunflowers, Buckwheat and Millet. Interested landowners in Ottawa County can call Joe Uhinck or Mike Libben at the Soil and Water District 419-898-1595 or visit www. ottawaswcd.com

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Author and illustrator Denise Fleming takes you inside her studio and demonstrates pulp painting, the method she uses to illustrate her books, during A Visit with Denise Fleming playing March 1 at Ida Rupp Public Library. The 24-minute movie will be shown at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. that night.

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The team will have a ticket drawing party at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at the church with hot dogs, popcorn and beverages. There will be special giveaways and opportunities for other special drawings such as a chance

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Oak Harbor City Council — Feb. 7 meeting Mayor Fred Conley called the regular meeting of Council to order at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was requested with the following members present: Don Douglas, Bill Eberle, Jon Fickert, Angela Petersen, Donna Wendt-Elliott and Tim Wilkins.

Minutes of the Jan. 18 meeting stand approved as written.

no cost to the village. The proposed system would be 2 megawatts and would require about 12 acres. They have looked at the property referred to as “cabbage patch” on North Benton Street and it would be suitable for the project. SolarVision would pay the village a licensing fee of $400,000 upfront in a lump sum. The SPPA is a 20-year agreement. The first 10 years would have a fixed rate of $ .075 per kWh. After the first Privileges of the Floor 10 years, the system can be purchased at • SolarVision LLC — Mike Dickman and fair market value or the rate will be reset Marty Magill presented the SolarVision to 85 percent of the village’s average total proposal to erect a solar power generation kWh price paid to all other sources dursystem for the village. The village would ing the 10th operational year or $.085 per enter into a Solar Power Purchase Agree- kWh whichever is greater. After the 20th ment with SolarVision to purchase all the year, the village may purchase the system electricity generated by the project. The or continue to buy all the power at 70 pervillage would have no upfront capital in- cent of the then-current average rate or vestment. SolarVision would install, own, have the system removed. Wilkins asked operate and maintain the system for the how this would fit into the village’s portlife of the agreement. SolarVision would folio and Village Administrator Robert connect to the local distribution system at Pauley replied that he has asked Courtney to look at the proposal but it should be a good fit. He has asked Courtney to be at the next Utility Committee Gold is at an all time high meeting. Fickert asked how 10K 14K 18K 22K long the company had been Paying Cash for your old Gold Scrap Chains / Bracelets / Rings in business and the answer Also US Coins, Pre-1964 and Gold Coins was since 2008. Wilkins asked how this would fit into the village’s proposed For an appointment, call 419-732-6691 use of the property and Pauley answered that is Bassett's Plaza one of the questions that 4062 E. Harbor Rd. Council needs to answer.

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• Poggemeyer Design Group — Tom Stalter reported the agreement for the CSO lagoon repairs should be finalized in the next couple of weeks. They want to be ready to start the repairs when the weather is good.

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Police Report — Chief Steven Weirich was excused.

Fiscal Officer’s Report — Jenny Busche reported the January financial statements had been distributed.

Income Tax Administrator’s Report — No report.

Village Administrator’s Report — Pauley attended the TMACOG General Assembly which focused on Economic Development Strategies. He reminded council of the TMACOG Leadership Orientation & Update and open house on February 10th for all elected officials. FEMA has scheduled the Preliminary Flood Insurance Study open house on Feb. 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for elected officials and from 4 to 7 p.m. for the general public. Council was provided a copy of the Efficiency Smart flyer that will be included in the March utility bills. Mr. Pauley responded to a Section 106 review being done by EcoSmart Analytics for SUREnergy as part of the funding application for the potential wind turbine at Oak Harbor High School.

Solicitor’s Report — Solicitor James Barney had no report.

Business of the Meeting First Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions: • Resolution No. 02-2011, a resolution declaring intent to sell personal property, including motor vehicles acquired for the use of municipal officers, and departments, and road machinery, equipment, tools, or supplies not needed for public use, or is obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was acquired by internet auction was read for the first time.

• Due to the President’s Day holiday Feb. 21, Council voted to change the Council meeting to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22.

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They also recommend submission for the planning loan by March 15 of this year so plan design can start after that. Pauley said the total design cost for both projects is about $350,000 which can be rolled into the construction loan. Stalter will continue to work on the planning loan application in anticipation that the village will want to move forward. Wilkins said the village needs to see how this will impact the rates.

He asked that this also be on the next agenda for the Utility Committee. Pauley said council will need to take action no later than the March 7 meeting.

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Terra’s Kern Center offers popular “how-to” series The Kern Center for Community and Industrial Development at Terra Community College announces the return of the popular “How-To” Series.

Here is the schedule: • How to Burn CDs and DVDs —

8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 26. Cost: $24 • How to Clean and Maintain Your PC — 6 to 9 p.m. March 9. Cost: $29 • How to Print Photos (new) — 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 12. Cost: $24 • How to Protect Your Computer for Free — 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 19.

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People who are married oftentimes believe their spouse is automatically authorized to act for them legally if they cannot act for themselves. This is not true. In fact, if the person who is disabled has not drafted a legal directive (power of attorney) giving someone power to act for them during disability, then no one is automatically authorized.

• If I haven’t created powers of attorney and I become disabled and cannot act on my own behalf, what happens?

If you have not created powers of attorney designating persons to act on your behalf legally during your disability, it becomes necessary for someone (usually a relative, but applicants by law do not have to be relatives) to apply for a Probate Guardianship over your person, estate, or both, dependent upon the nature of your disability.

The rules of Guardianship are saved for another article suffice it to say that if you do not actively plan to determine who will assist you with your business decisions and personal everyday decisions, the court will.

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However, if a person has delivered a power of attorney to someone and later decides to revoke the power, it is a good idea to seek legal counsel for assistance in this process. In some cases your revocation of the power of attorney must be recorded at the county courthouse to ensure that the person holding the revoked power no longer has authority to act for you.

• What is durable power of attorney?

Under the law as it existed several years ago, any power of attorney a person gave was deemed to be terminated if the person who gave the power later became incompetent.

The legislature enacted a law (O.R.C. 1337.09) which, if followed, allows this problem to be cured by proper drafting of the power of attorney instrument. In most powers of attorney created today the document on its face recites, “This power of attorney shall not be affected by the subsequent disability of the person granting the power and shall survive any disability and shall remain in full force and effect” or words of similar importance. This language means that even though the person granting the power later becomes incompetent, the power granted is DURABLE and survives the later incompetency of the person granting the power. Accordingly a durable power of attorney may be a business power of attorney, a health care power of attorney or any type of power of attorney.

The durable nature of the power has nothing to do with the type of power of attorney being granted, but rather relates to the term of time for which any type of power of attorney is granted.

• What are the risks and benefits associated with creating a durable power of attorney?

The risk of granting a durable power of attorney is that the person you name as power holder may either be dishonest or have bad judgment. If the power holder is dishonest, he or she could use the power to gain control of your estate and then abscond with or misuse the assets. If the power holder has bad judgment, he or she could mismanage your assets or make poor decisions. The important point here is that a general power of attorney is only as good as the agent holding the power. Be sure to name honest and responsible people or financial institutions as your power holder.

Now for the benefits In terms of being prepared (and that is what estate planning is all about), it is good to have someone who can transact your financial matters for you if you are unable to do so for any reason. Professional advisors may differ on whether it is better to have a general durable power of attorney, which would allow someone to transact any business activity for you, or better to have a special durable power of attorney, which would allow someone to transact only specific business matters for you or would be effective only under certain circumstances, such as your disability. Consequently, you should discuss powers of attorney with your attorney or advisor so that you can decide which type is best for you.

• When should I sign a durable power of attorney?

You should sign a durable power when you are healthy, competent, and able to make your own decisions. This will alleviate much of the difficulty that could arise if you should become incapable of making these decisions.

• Must third parties honor powers of attorney?

There is very little that an individual can do to force a third party to accept a power of attorney. Their policy will dictate. Many banks will require that you fill out their forms to authorize your agent to write checks on your account. Of course, the agent should always sign a signature card at the bank to verify his or her signature. In addition, the IRS generally will not honor a power of attorney but rather have their own forms. The Social Security Administration recognizes only an individual who is appointed through the representative-payee designation process.

• If a person gives a general broad durable power of attorney, can they make lifetime gifts of their assets after they become incapacitated?

IRS private letter rulings, federal case law, and the common law of most states indicate that if the giver of the power wants the agent to make gifts, the power of attorney must clearly spell out that authority. Powers of attorney that do not specify this authority are routinely challenged by the IRS, and any gifts made under such circumstances have been included in the deceased power giver’s estate for state and federal estate tax purposes.

A power of attorney is an absolute necessity to a good estate plan, but one needs to take special precaution as to the document’s content and the person selected to assist in the handling of your affairs.

A clarification of the July article needs to be made. Generally, a transfer to an irrevocable trust of an asset will have a sixty month rather than a thirty-six month look back period. As stated, an irrevocable trust can be a good tool, but a long term plan and a special reason are normally in place to support the use of this type of trust. nnn

Jeff Roth is a partner with David Bacon of the firm ROTH & BACON ATTORNEYS, LLC with offices in Port Clinton, Tiffin, Upper Sandusky and Marion, Ohio. Mr. Roth is also licensed in Florida. His practice is limited to wealth strategy planning and elder law in both states. Nothing in this article is intended for, nor should be relied upon as individual legal advice. The purpose of this article is to help educate the public on concepts of law as they pertain to estate and business planning. Additional articles expanding on this subject will be published in the future. If you have any questions you would like to have answered in this area of law, please direct your question to this journal and your question will be considered for use as the topic of subsequent articles. Jeff Roth can be reached at ohiofloridatrust@aol.com (telephone: 419732-9994) copyright@Jeffrey P. Roth 2011.

Spring into Happiness The Ottawa County Senior Activities Committee will be hosting its annual Spring Into Happiness dance featuring The Night Session Big Band from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the Community Markets VFW Memorial Hall, 251 W. Main St., Oak Harbor. Advance admission is $10 per person or $12 at the door and includes an hors d’oeuvres buffet, door prizes and raffles.

The dance is sponsored by Otterbein North Shore Retirement Living Community and Walker Family Funeral Homes with all proceeds benefitting the Ottawa County Senior Activities Fund. Tickets are available at all Ottawa County Senior Center locations, or for information or reservations call Juanita Mills-Persely at 419-341-1080.

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The Gathering

WHAT: Meals are free, everyone is welcome. Bring the family. Free blood pressure checks, carryout available.

WHEN: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: St. John Church, Parish Hall corner Adams & Second Sts. COST: Free

E-book Basics

WHAT: Learn all about ebook readers including various types, how to download ebooks, and the ins and outs of library catalog options in this free informative class.

WHEN: 6 p.m.

WHERE Ida Rupp Public Library

Relay for Life Team Captain Open House

WHAT: All team captains and members are invited to a Team Captain Open House, in Building B, rooms 101 and 102. Learn how to get involved, raise money for cancer research and generate new teams for the area. This is the place to get answers to questions, share ideas and network for both Sandusky and Ottawa County Relay teams.

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Terra Community College COST: Free INFO: RSVP to Gibson at 1-888-227-6446, ext. 5205, or email at brian.gibson@ cancer.org.

Lincoln Day Dinner

WHAT: Mary Taylor is Ohio’s 65th lieutenant governor. She also was chosen

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CALENDAR n HEALTH Ohio’s regulatory policies as well as serve as Director of Ohio Department of Insurance. Taylor is the former state auditor as well as a state legislator.

WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Ole Zim’s, 1387 N. Ohio 590, Fremont COST: $30 INFO: For reservations call Terry Lowe at 419-898-6874 and send a check payable to Ottawa Co Republican Party (OCRP) for $30 each to Lowe at 4285 N. LickertHarder Road, Graytown, OH 43432.

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WHAT: Dinners include 1/2 chicken, two sides and dessert and are available for” dine in” or “carry out”.

(Chicken by the Bar-b-Que TravelerProceeds will benefit PC Seniors’ audio/visual project.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Moose Lodge 1610, 1105 W. Lakeshore Drive, Port Clinton COST: Advance sale tickets are $7.00 or $8.00 at the door INFO: For information, call Juanita at 419-341-1080.

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Movie Night

WHAT: “Undertaking Betty” 2002/PG-13/UK. In this British comedy, a woman whose husband is cheating on her and an undertaker who has been in love with her for years decide to fake her death so that they can be together.

However the town’s other undertaker who loves over the top funerals complicates things. BAFTA Best Film award. 94 min.

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Ida Rupp Library COST: Free

Terra Presents Annual Winter Jazz Festival

WHAT: Join Terra Community College as they present their annual Winter Jazz Festival “Swinging Back to New Orleans” with the Terra Thunder Jazz Band, jazz faculty, and Dixieland jazz artist Katie Cavera.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Port Clinton Performing Arts Center COST: $10 Adults/$8 Student and Senior Citizens INFO: 419-559-2233

Feb. 27

Oak Harbor Knights of Columbus all you can eat Breakfast

WHAT: The menu includes sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs and ham, homemade rolls, homemade applesauce, coffee, hot chocolate and juice.

WHEN: 9 a.m.

WHERE: St. Boniface Catholic Church COST: $5 adults; $4.50 senior citizens; $3.00 for children under 12

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Open Swim/ Open Gym

WHAT: Open swim/open gym is available at the Port Clinton High School through the Port Clinton Parks and Recreation. Certified lifeguards will be on duty WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Port Clinton High School COST: $3/person; $7/family INFO: 419-734-5522

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WHAT: Author and illustrator Denise Fleming takes

you inside her studio and demonstrates pulp painting, the method she uses to illustrate her books. She will also be signing books. In addition to the movie, copies of her books are available at the library for check out in preparation for her visit WHEN: The 24-minute movie will be shown at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. that night.

WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library INFO: For information, call the library at 419-732-3212

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

WHAT: This support group is for anyone whose life has been touched by MS. This support group is an excellent way for patients, caregivers and family members to connect with others to share information and resources.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center, Fulton Street, Port Clinton INFO: For more information about this group, please call Karen Ohm, group facilitator, at 419-797-4540.

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WHAT: The American Red Cross teaches the public how to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergency situations WHEN: 6-10 p.m.

WHERE: Danbury Local Schools, 9451 E. Harbor Road COST: $45 INFO: Call the American Red Cross at 419-734-1100 or email redcross@thirdplanet.net .

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Movie Night

WHAT: “Reign Over Me” 2007/R/USA. A man who lost his family in the September 11 attack on New York City runs into his old college roommate. Rekindling their friendship is the one thing that appears to be able to help the man recover from his grief. Acting and directing award nominations. 124 min.

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Community Rooms, Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison St., Port Clinton COST: Free

WHAT’S GOING ON? Send your event information to Editor Angie Adair Zam at angie@ thebeacon.net for publication in the Community Calendar in print and online. Include the time, date, location and cost information as well as a contact number for more information. For questions, call Zam at 419-732-2154.

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Coffee & Learn The community is invited to come to a Coffee and Learn event at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Coffee Express, 128 W. Second St. There will be no charge for this talk. Feel free to bring a bag lunch — Coffee Express will provide the muffins.

We’ve heard it over and over again from reliable sources such as the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the American Dietetic Association: “Our quality of life is deteriorating rapidly.” We are now beginning to fully understand the powerful relationship between lifestyle choices and health. Most of us are overweight, over-tired, over-medicated and under-nourished. Discover how to build a better quality of life, feel better everyday and enhance your immune system through lifestyle changes that will make a difference in your health.

Information discussed will be how simple changes in your diet and lifestyle can have a dramatic effect on your weigh, energy level and state of well being. Learn the latest medical research on Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis and cancer. Find out how to slow the aging process and how you might be sabotaging your weight loss or wellness efforts unknowingly. We will discuss the autoimmune disorders and healing for chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and fibromyalgia.

Honey Odom Kirila, registered dietitian and nutritionist, has been in the health and nutrition field for more than 30 years.

Honey often presents talks to groups on the powerful relationship between lifestyle choices and the health benefit that food, exercise, stress reduction practices and water consumption can provide to achieve a quality of life.

Recent medical studies have shown that boosting your immune system is the way to enhance the body’s ability to fight off all infections. The best way to enhance your immune system is to eat a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, seeds and nuts.

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Zumbathon benefits Heart Association A Zumbathon is planned at Nick’s Roadhouse to raise funds for the American Heart Association. The event, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, is $10 in advance or $15 at the door Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends international music and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party.”

Since its inception in 2001, Zumba Fitness has grown to become the world’s largest and most successful dancefitness program with more than 10 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in more than 90,000 locations across more than 110 countries.

The purpose of the Zumbathon event is to help raise awareness of Zumba in the community, as well as to raise funds. It’s not just for those who have experience. An Instructor will show techniques on how to do lower-impact Zumba. This is a good way to learn about Zumba Fitness.

There is no paperwork or sponsorship, just purchase a ticket or show up at the door. People may drop in and stay for a few minutes, or stay for the entire two and a half hours.

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Thursday, February 24, 2011 1B

Rocket wrestling team wins Sectional All 12 Oak Harbor athletes will compete at Marion Harding District tournament The Oak Harbor wrestling team won the Sectional championship Satrurday at Napoleon advancing all 12 wrestlers to the Marion Harding District tournament next weekend.

The Rockets won the tournament title over Wauseon after falling to them twice this year,

once in a dual and once at the Perrysburg Invitational Tournament.

Leading the way for Oak Harbor were nine finalists, four of which would come away with individual Sectional championships: • At 125 pounds, Tyler Hackworth defeated a Toledo Central

Catholic wrestler, 10-3.

• In the 140-pound weight class, Alex Bergman nipped another Central Catholic grappler, 4-3.

• Ian Miller continued his winning ways at 152 pounds with three pins, including a 55-second pin over an Eastwood wrestler to collect his 44th win and his third

individual sectional title.

• Konner Witt would prove too much for his opponent from Central Catholic, who is ranked second in the Brakeman Report, by defeating him 3-0.

The team did take some losses in the finals, leaving five wrestlers with second-place finishes:

Alec Bowlick at 112, Brock Evans at 119, Luke Cramer at 130, Jake Cramer at 171 and Sean McGee and 189, all dropped their finals matches.

Three wrestlers finished third: Kamron McDaniel, 103, Hunter Gresh, 135, and Kyle Mincheff, 145.

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SPORTS

Swimmers make State Congratulations to the following Redskin Swimmers advancing to the state swim meet: • MacKenzie Stewart won the district 200-yard individual medley and broke her own district record 2:06.33 and also qualified in the 100 breaststroke.

• Cheyenne Meek — 50 Freestyle • Allie Reynolds — 100 and 200 Freestyle • 200 Freestyle Relay — Cheyenne Meek, Ashley Zoeller, Kelly Passabet, Erin Smith • 400 Freestyle Relay — MacKenzie Stewart, Cheyenne Meek, Ashley Zoeller and Allie Reynolds • 200 Medley Relay — Cheyenne Meek, MacKenzie Stewart, Katlyn Zam, Allie Reynolds • Erin Seefus qualified for state in the 1-meter diving, which was held Thursday.

• Josh Scott — 100 freestyle • Michael Long — 200 individual medley • 200 Freestyle Relay — Michael Long, Christian Raff, Cody Gray and Josh Scott,

Oak Harbor Medley Relay consisting of Bethany McNutt, backstroke; Danielle Franck, breaststroke; Marlee Carpenter, butterfly; and Allie Dombrowsky, freestyle, placed sixth at Districts with a time to qualify for an at-large bid at the state meet on Thursday in Canton.

• Boys 400 Freestyle Relay Michael Long, Christian Raff, Tyler Scott, Josh Scott This is Coach Danny Diaz’s eighth trip to state in the past 11 years.

Atop the podium for the 100 breaststroke are: MacKenzie Stewart (far left), Port Clinton, in second place; and Danielle Franck, Oak Harbor, in third.

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Danbury opened Division IV sectional play against St. Mary Central Catholic on Tuesday at Norwalk High School.

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By JOHN SCHAFFNER Publisher “It is certainly nice to have everybody back.”

Those were the words of Port Clinton boys’ basketball coach Troy Diels after his team split a pair of games over the weekend, losing on Friday night to Huron on a buzzer-beater and winning on Saturday night at home against Fostoria. Josh Graves, Robert Fravel and Jason Faust are all back from injury and suddenly Port Clinton is a different team.

“Every second of practice becomes precious,” Diels said.

“Each possession these kids are able to spend on the floor together helps to bring them together. We do not have a lot of time to get acquainted with each other at this point in the season, so we must gel quickly.”

The loss on Friday was tough to take, since the Redskins led early in the fourth quarter by 6.

“We simply turned the ball over too many times. If you turn the ball over 26 times, you are not going to win too many games. Despite those mistakes we still had a chance to win the game,” Diels said.

PC came back on Saturday to win against Fostoria.

“I was very proud of the guys and the way they responded on Saturday night. Losing at the buzzer on Friday night was very tough and to top it off, we were down by double digits in the first quarter against Fostoria, but the kids fought back and found a way to win the game. I was extremely pleased with the way they showed some character and fought back on Saturday

night.”

For the second time, Port Clinton’s game at Tiffin Columbian Monday night was canceled by winter weather. It will not be rescheduled.

So, the final regular season game on Friday will be at home against Clyde, the same team the Redskins drew for their first game in the Sectional tournament. Seniors Fravel, Andrew Carden, Derek Colston and Graves will be honored before the game.

“They are all great kids and have dedicated a lot of time and energy to our program,” Diels said. “We will certainly miss the 2011 seniors and all that they have brought to the Port Clinton community and our basketball program.”

Clyde is 11-8 on the season while the Redskins stand at 5-13.

“They have shot the ball pretty well recently,” Diels said about the team his staff must prepare for twice in a row. “It will be a little different playing the same team twice in five days, but we are looking forward to it. This time of year is what every basketball player, coach and fan looks forward to.”

With three veteran players just back from injury, the hope is that this could truly be a “second season” for Diels and his team.

“Our kids are anxious to put the regular season behind them and make some noise in the tournament. Based on last year’s experience, they understand what can happen if you are able to play quality consistent basketball at the end of the year,” Diels said.

Lakers, Rockets wrap up seasons

BY J. PATRICK EAKEN Senior guard Andrew Karsten scored 10 points in overtime to lead Oak Harbor to a 49-45 basketball win over visiting Danbury.

Oak Harbor improved to 3-16;Danbury fell to 4-14.

The Lakers led 24-23 going into the final quarter, and the two teams were deadlocked at 35-all at the end of regulation.

In overtime, Karsten hit four field goals and made two free throws, and as a team, the Rockets made 5-of-8 free throws in the extra period. Karsten finished the game with 16 points and Jake Scott added 10 for the Rockets. For Danbury, center Hunter Stephens scored 14 points.

In a Sandusky Bay Conference match-up, Oak Harbor fell to Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic 3332.

The Rockets have one game remaining to close the SBC season Friday at Perkins. Perkins is 16-3, 10-3 in the SBC, with losses only to Edison 65-60 and 47-44 and Margaretta last week, 48-46. Perkins defeated Oak Harbor in their first meeting 54-46.

The Oak Harbor boys’ team opens D-II sectional play against Rossford (316) March 1 at Oregon Clay’s Harold Potter Field House, tipoff at 8 p.m. The winner plays Toledo Scott (8-10) on March 4 at 8 p.m. at Potter Field House and advances to district play at Bowling Green State University’s Anderson Arena on Mar. 9.

In Toledo Area Athletic Conference action, Danbury lost to Maumee Valley Country Day 44-31 on the Hawks’ Court.

On Friday, the Lakers finish the regular season with a final TAAC match-up at Ottawa Hills (17-2, 10-1).

Danbury opens the Division IV sectionals against Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (6-12) at 8 p.m. on March 2 at Port Clinton High School. The winner goes against Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic (9-9) on Mar. 4 at 8 p.m., and that winner advances to the Gibsonburg district on March 8.

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SCHOOLS

Carrie Sanchez, Port Clinton Middle School principal, addresses the crowd with the 66 inductees to the National Junior Honor Society seated on stage.

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PCMS inducts National Junior Honor Society Sixty-six Port Clinton Middle School Students were the first inductees to the National Junior Honor Society at PCMS on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Carrie Sanchez, PCMS principal, addressed the entire middle school student body and approximately 200 parents, grandparents and special guests in attendance.

“Today is a very exciting day for all of Port Clinton Middle School, as we are stepping onto a new path, one that recognizes and honors and publicly celebrates the academic accomplishments of our students,” Sanchez said.

According to its website, “The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation’s premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character (and Citizenship for NJHS).”

For the induction process, eligible students were asked to write an essay explaining why they would like to be a part of National Junior Honor Society, how they represent the characteristics of NJHS and what their future goals are for their lives.

“The students sitting before you and amongst you represent hope and life and dreams and the vastness of the future. Their goals represent the solid foundations that you, their parents and families and teachers are giving them,” Sanchez said after reading excerpts form the essays.

Students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at Port Clinton Middle School included: • Fleet 6 — Keegan Chapman, Paul Dress, Samantha Emmons, Meghan Gallogly, Victoria Glaze, Natalie Gottron, Thomas Keville, Courtney Koebel, Alyssa Krupp, Hailey Marez, Logan Martinez, Andrea Rewoldt, Gunner Reynolds, Taylor Rollins, Alex St. Leger, Austin Vargas, Katelyn Wammes and Stephanie Wheeler.

• Fleet 7 — Ellis Adolph III, Sydney Alexander, Gina Buono, Allison Cline, Maddison Cole, Kelsey Dietrich, Carter Frye, Jasmine Garcia, Olivia Heckerd, Ashley Householder, Steven Kast, Hannah Kiker, Haley Klima, Katelyn Koebel, Baleigh Limestahl, Alyssa Peto, Collin Rider, Maranda Santoya, Emily Shaw, Noah Smith, Taylor Steyer, Natalie Stitak, Alana Sutherland, Bethany Urban, Alexandria Vickery, Spencer Wadsworth, Abigail Waite and Adam Wells.

• Fleet 8 — Emily Ashley, Gaberiel DeFreitas, Ty Gallogly, Ashley Gill, Allison Gilleland, Benjamin Heminger, Colleen Keck, Heather Keck, Aaron Lockhart, Summer Magi, Shane Meek, Kathryn Mueller, Alec Ochs, Nicholas Reineck, Allison Schroeder, Katlyn Sheppard, Elizabeth Showalter, Gracey Stewart, McKenzie Stine and Hannah Weaver.

More pictures of the ceremony can be seen on www.pccsd.net under Port Clinton Middle School.

Open house March 1 at St. Boniface School St. Boniface Catholic School, 215 W. Oak St, Oak Harbor, is holding an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Parents, grandparents and children may tour the school and meet the teachers and staff who will be available to discuss curriculum, the new tuition payment schedule and scholarship needs. All are welcome.

St. Boniface serves kindergarten through fifth grade students of all religions, racial, ethnic and income backgrounds. For information, contact the school office at 419-898-1340 or visit www.ourstb.com.

Oak Harbor/Penta FFA Sales Team wins District

By JACKIE LACUMSKY Oak Harbor/Penta FFA Secretary

The Oak Harbor/Penta FFA Agriculture Sales Team placed first at the District One Agriculture Sales Career Development Event on Thursday, Feb. 10. The team also received a “Gold” rating for their outstanding performance. The team consisted of Ashley Buhrow, Jake Bartrom, Logan Bahnsen and Logan Fisher.

The Career Development Event is composed of an objective test, sales demonstration, and “Customer Relations” practicum. The test is designed to assess the team members’ understanding of the sales process and the role selling plays in marketing agriculture products. The sales demonstration assesses the team member’s ability to properly develop and sell an agricultural product to a customer and properly conclude the sales transaction.

The practicum consists of the participant interacting with a customer to determine how to help the customer with their complaint. Each team member competes separately in these three events and then each individual score is totaled for an overall team score.

Buhrow was the high individual along with Bartrom placing third overall. The team will be competing again on the State level at Tolles Technical Center in Plain City on Saturday, March 5.

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LOST

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Financial Focus

Brush up on your estate plan basics During your lifetime, you make a lot of moves to provide financial security to your loved ones. You put away money for college for your children. You save and invest for your own retirement so that you won’t burden your grown children with significant expenses. And you purchase adequate life insurance to enable your family to maintain its lifestyle should anything happen to you. Yet, if you’re going to help preserve your family’s financial well-being after you’re gone, you also need to take one additional step: Create an estate plan.

Toward that end, you’ll want to start by learning a few of the estate plan basics, such as these commonly used tools: • Will — For most people, a will is probably the most essential estate-planning document. Regardless of the size of your estate, you need a will to ensure that your assets and personal belongings will be distributed according to your wishes. If you die intestate (without a will), your belongings will be distributed to your “heirs” as defined by state laws — and these distributions may not be at all what you had in mind.

• Living trust — A simple will may not be sufficient for your needs. Consequently, you may want to design a living trust, which provides you with more flexibility in distributing assets. For example, you could direct your living trust to disperse assets to your children or grandchildren at specific ages. Also, a living trust makes it possible for your assets to be distributed without going through the often time-consuming, and public, probate process.

• Beneficiary designations — Over time, your life may change in many ways, through marriage, remarriage, children, stepchildren and so on. That’s why it’s important to periodically update your beneficiary designations on your insurance policies and retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k). These designations are powerful and can even supersede the instructions left in your will or living trust, so it’s essential that you’ve got the right people listed as your beneficiaries.

• Irrevocable life insurance trust — Depending on the size of your estate, your heirs may ultimately have to pay estate taxes, though the estate tax laws have been in flux in recent years and may continue to evolve. If estate taxes are a concern, you may want to take steps to alleviate them, such as establishing an irrevocable life insurance trust, under which you’d transfer a life insurance policy out of your estate and have the trust distribute the proceeds to the beneficiaries you’ve chosen.

• Power of attorney — A power of attorney allows you to appoint a person (an “Attorney-in-Fact” or “Agent”) to handle your affairs if you can’t do so yourself.

• Health care directive — A health care directive allows you to name someone to make health care decisions on your behalf, should you become physically or mentally incapacitated.

Estate planning can be complex, so you’ll need to work with your tax, legal and financial advisors to make the arrangements that are appropriate for your needs. It may take some time to develop your estate plan, but it’s well worth the effort.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

3601 E. Eagle Beach Cir., Catawba Island Views of the Lake from many rooms in the home, and Beach Access!

Brick home with 2nd story added in 2006. 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,508 sq. feet, hardwood/tile flooring, updated kitchen.

8x40 maintenance free deck overlooking Lake Park and the lake. $425,000 *Will consider your home as trade.*

Call Kelley 330-417-8743 for additional info or showing.

RE/MAX Lake Shore Realty One Grand Lake Drive Port Clinton, OH

Office: 419-734-7355, 419-262-0936, 419-262-0915 John Rader, CRS Kathy Rader, Broker

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ING IST L NEW Hit the golf course or take a swim!

This wonderful open floor plan condo overlooks lost lake featuring 3BR/3BA, 1,522 sq. ft., fireplace, appliances, Updated cabinets, and deck on the water for entertaining along w/ attached 1 car garage. Located just a golf cart drive from golf club w/ pool, and small distance from marina and beach. (Catawba Island) $142,900

NT RO F Y BA 30 ft. boat dock at your door with a great views of the Bay and Johnsons Island. This new cottage features real butcher block counters, open floor plan, hardwood floors, all appliances, pool, 24x12 covered deck and totally maintenance free exterior.

Finish the upper loft for additional bedroom with ½ bath or recreational area. Let this be your next place at the lake! (Marblehead) $249,900

T ON R F E LAK Long sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, pool and walk to Marina, direct access to Lake. This 3 BR/3 ½ BA condo has 3 decks, granite, stainless steel appliances, attached garage, huge master suite, 2,500 sq. ft. in gated community. First resale since developed.(Port Clinton) $365,000

ING IST L NEW

2nd floor partially furnished waterfront townhouse featuring 2BR/2BA, open floor plan, lots of extra windows and deck overlooking West Harbor Canal, common in-ground pool, and dock at your door. Great buy! (Catawba Island) $188,000

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T ON R F E LAK First floor Master bedroom on Lake Erie! Lake front 3 BR/3.5BA private condo situated next to Marblehead Lighthouse and down town with 35' boat dock & jet ski dock along w. sandy beach. Home features vaulted 10’ ceilings, open floor plan, maple trim and cabinets, fireplace, huge bank of windows overlooking Marina and Lake Erie. Store the car in the garage and entertain on the wrap around decks and patio. (Marblehead) $499,000

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Small Business Basics Seminars set for March The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College is offering free, two-hour seminars, “Small Business Basics,” that will answer questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business.

The March schedule is: • Wednesday, March 2 — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (conference room), 8043 W. S.R. 163, Oak Harbor • Wednesday, March 23 — 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Terra Community College (Building B, Room 101), 2830 Napoleon Road, Fremont These events are free and open to the public.

To register or for information, contact Bill Auxter, Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College, at 800-826-2431 bauxter@terra.edu.

Real Estate Transfers

25-B WILLOW COVE

Lot 25 Willow Cove Park Condo, owners unit completely updated throughout in 2008 with quality appointments from the custom kitchen with granite and stainless steel to the 54x20 waterfront patio with stamped concrete and outdoor BBQ/fireplace!

25' dock slip included, private association beach, boat launch, spectacular views, and lots of summer fun! 249,000

3088 N MARINA VIEW DR.

Amazing sunset views from this 2 bedroom 2 bath upper Catawba Island Club condo. Large patio that overlooks the marina and to the lake beyond. Very well cared for unit, fresh paint through-out means a clean canvas for your selections.

Very close to the Club, with a great location, easy access to the golf course, dockage, pool, fitness room, and tennis for members only. $239,000

Week ending Feb. 18

Allen Township

• 2-18-11 Doyle Sommer to David and Deborah Schings, 4417 N. Opfer Lentz Road, $183,000.

Benton Township

• 2-16-11 Donald Diefenthaler to Alan and Kimberly Diefenthaler, North Elliston-Trowbridge Road, $112,500.

• 2-16-11 Nancy Ferne to Allan and Kimberly L. Diefenthaler, North Elliston-Trowbridge Road, $22,500.

• 2-16-11 Joyce Thorbahn, Lyle Diefenthayler, et al to Alan and Kimberly Diefenthayler, North EllistonTrowbridge Road, $67,500.

Bay Township Real Estate Services

• 2-15-11 R & P Inc. to DC 3131 LLC, 0 Canal St., $170,000.

Genoa Corp.

• 2-16-11 Federal National Mortgage Association to Erin and Marcus McGee, 403 Cherry St., $57,900.

Catawba Township

• 2-18-11 Robert and Sandra Sanderson to Noel Graham Jr., 4448 G Marin Harbor, $185,000.

Danbury Township

• 2-15-11 Citibank N.A. to Janet Gulum, 303 S. Springcrest Drive, $39,900.

• 2-17-11 Thomas Joyce to Elic Watkins, 730 Harthshorn Road, $50,000.

Erie Township

• 2-14-11 The Erie Industrial Park Associates, LLC to Michael and Holly Szuch, new split Ohio 2, $90,000.

Harris Township

• 2-17-11 Fannie Mae to Aaron C. Meinke, 16350 W. Ohio 105, $105,000.

The Beacon

Local funeral home pro earns top honor Jennifer Waldron, Family Services/Funeral Pre-Arrangement Advisor for Walker Family Funeral Homes & Crematory’s Genoa, Oak Harbor and Port Clinton chapels was presented with the 2010 Leaders Conference Award from Homesteaders Life Company. This prestigious award is only presented to the top 2 percent of the advisors in the nation.

Jennifer, who was born and raised in Genoa and now resides in Oak Harbor with her family, has been with Walker Funeral Homes for more WALDRON than 12 years and has helped hundreds of families in Ottawa County create meaningful and memorable funerals for themselves or loved ones.

Szilagyi is court’s longest-serving chief administrator Bellevue native Becky (Windsor) Szilagyi is serving her 16th year at the helm of the Ottawa County Municipal Court making her that court’s longest serving Chief Administrator.

“As the Clerk of Court, Becky is sort of our CEO,” said Municipal Court Judge Frederick C. (Fritz) Hany. “She is responsible for day-to-day court operations which include administrating a $1.5 million per year judicial operation. Through her leadership, we are proud that our court continues to collect and disburse back to tax-payer supported agencies — more money than the actual cost to operate the court.”

In addition, Szilagyi’s office tracks and accounts for a busy “People’s Court” case load. Last year was no exception. Her office processed more than 9,000 cases whose subject matter ranged from minor traffic violations to DUI, assaults and initial felony matters.

“Our court averages over 9,500 cases a year and in excess of $1.5 million in gross receipts. I am fortunate to work with a very dedicated staff,” she said.

Szilagyi is a graduate of Bellevue High School and Bowling Green State University. She and her husband Bruce reside in Port Clinton and have two children.

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4439 Harbor’s Edge www.Howardhanna.com/20105635 An outstanding two story, first floor Master Bed. condominium. Beautiful granite kitchen counter tops with gas range and stainless appliances.

Open volume ceilings with two story windows in Family Room overlooking the 12th hole of the Arthur Hills Golf Course. Across from pool & tennis courts. 4 Bd./2.5 Ba. 2510 sq. ft. $449,000.00 Call Ted or Mark

Marblehead - Rockport Sub. *New Listing* Marblehead • Cottage style w/major upgrades • Walk to marina, dockage available • Golf cart community • $235,000 • Dan Kukay 419-656-0138

*New Listing* Marblehead • Year round 3 bed 2 bath • Ranch with 30 ft. floating dock • www.HowardHanna.com/20110894 • $169,000 • Ted/Mark 419-563-4968

www.HowardHanna.com/20105592 Lake Erie views from this 1999 Amish built home! Spaciousness is apparent as soon as you step into foyer featuring hard wood flooring. 2 living areas, formal and casual dining, 3 bd./3 ba. with 2534 sq. ft. of living space. Master Bd. takes max advantage of Lake Erie views! Has 6’ crawl space. $349,900.00 Call Glenna or Ted

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Catawba • Beach house at ent. to West Harbor • Private beach overlooking Lake Erie • 3 bed/3 bath/4 boat slips • $995,000 • Rob Ault 419-341-6769

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Oak Harbor • 31 stall horse farm/9.87 acres!

• Attached 3 bed/2.5 bath home • Indoor arena • $239,000 • Karmen Lucas 419-656-9188

Port Clinton • Dockage at your door • Newer Roof, furnace, C/A • 1Yr Limited Home Warranty Included • $249,900 • Sue Piacentino 419-341-4945

Port Clinton • 3 bed/2 bath double wide • Overlooking small lake • Year round in 55+ park • $67,500 • Lisa Horman 419-271-8110

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11218 BAYSHORE

3416 MEMORIAL SHOREWAY • 5BR 4BA Two story 2007 Cus-

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• 40ft stone pier along with 40ft of dockage.

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PORT CLINTON Marblehead • 1.58 acres centrally located • 3 bed 2 bath/2 car garage • Sm pond/above ground pool • $159,995 • Karmen Lucas 419-656-9188

Marblehead • Approx 95’ Bayfront • Private beach, fantastic sunrises • Includes separate cottage • $579,000 • Sharon Polanco 419-341-0080

Marblehead • 2nd story condo – water views • Well kept – 3 bedroom 2 full baths • Includes dock and 1 car garage • $273,000 • Karmen Lucas 419-656-9188

VACANT LAND West Harbor Lots – Marblehead • 30 ft deeded dock included • Heated pool/Children’s play area • Walk to East Harbor State Park • Rob & Joy Ault 419-341-6769

2844 Ohmswood Dr – Catawba • Vacant residential lot • Wooded, off beaten path • Howardhanna/20104156 • $38,500 • Glenna/Ted 419-341-1579

31 Egret - Catawba • Waterfront Dev./Building lot • Views of water and nature • Private dockage, nature trails • Cheryl Hetrick 419-202-0144

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1225 W. LAKESHORE #1225

• 2BR 3.5BA - 2492 sq. ft. condo on Lake Erie w/sandy beach!

Dazzling views of LAKE ERIE, ISLANDS & SUNSETS! • Granite/tile kitchen including 3.5 baths. Many upgrades $349,000

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PORT CLINTON

2693 S AMHERST

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LE MARIN CONDOS & MARINA Gated Lakefront Resort Community with Clubhouse, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam room, fitness room, 2 wind-screened tennis courts, and private, deep water marina on Lake Erie. $155,000. - $389,000.

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