The Beacon - February 25, 2010

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Swimmers head to state PCHS sending 6 relays, 13 athletes The PC swimming and diving teams had great success this past weekend at the Northwest Division 2 District Championships.

The girls’ team finished third overall and the boys team finished sixth.

Repeating as district champion and setting a new meet record and school record in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke was Mack-

Oak Harbor Six girls will represent Oak Harbor High School at state: Olivia Porter, Brielle Hanthorn, Marlee Carpenter and Jenna Diekman will all compete at the highest level when they travel to Branin Natatorium in Canton. Allie Dombrowsky and Danielle Franck will also make the trip as alternates.

enzie Stewart.

Also setting school records at the meet were Allie Reynolds in the 100 and 200 freestyle; the 400 free relay team of Mackenzie Stewart, Erin Smith, Ashley Zoeller and Allie Reynolds; the 200 free relay team of Michael Long, AJ Boissoneault, Daniel

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Bassett’s Market going green

BY JOHN SCHAFFNER For most of the last 40 years, the “Bassett’s Flyer” has been an advertising staple in Ottawa County. However, for owner Mike Bassett, the marketing environment has changed, as he is announcing today his decision to take his advertising “green.”

“We have been printing 2,860,000 pages of advertising per year,” Bassett said. “That’s 8.94 tons of paper and ink. We don’t want to do that anymore.”

Bassett, a third generation grocery retailer whose store has been in existence in Ottawa County since 1898, announced he will partner with The Beacon, Ottawa County’s largest newspaper in terms of circulation and readership. Bassett’s weekly specials will be printed in a special two-page advertising section of The Beacon each week effective immediately. The weekly ad flyer will still be available in the store.

“We have always put our customers first, and we believe this is the best and most efficient way to communicate with our customers.” He added, “Think of how many trees we will save this way.

By advertising in The Beacon each week, we can eliminate millions of copies of our weekly flyer from ending up in the landfill.”

He also noted that Bassett’s Market has been getting excellent results from their weekly full-page ad running in The Beacon the last several years.

Bassett just returned from a large grocery conference and convention in Las Vegas. What he learned there reinforced his plans to expand on his online capabilities. His weekly ad will be online at both www.thebeacon.net and at www.bassettsmarket.com. In

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Redskins wrapping up successful seasons The varsity basketball team is one win away from a perfect season and both varsity bowling teams landed spots in the district tourney SPORTS B1-2

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Outage workers prepare to load fuel into Davis-Besse reactor during the last outage in December 2007.

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Refueling the local economy Davis-Besse shutdown means jump-start for restaurants, hotels

BY ANGIE ADAIR Editor The reactor at Davis-Besse will get a break starting next week but the break is over for many local businesses.

The nuclear power station will shut down Feb. 28 for a refueling and maintenance outage. During this time, about 1,300 contractors and FirstEnergy employees come to town to help. Each of these workers need a place to sleep, eat and relax during their stay giving a much-needed boost to the offseason economy.

“We are seeing a whole truckload of business,” said Mike Snider, vice president of rental operations for Lake Erie Vacation

Bill Kreinbihl of Davis-Besse’s engineering department works on a cable replacement project during the plant’s last outage in December 2007.

“Estimates indicate that each outage boosts the local economy by about $3 million ...”

TIM SCHNEIDER n FirstEnergy spokesman Rentals Inc. The plant shuts down once every two years and each time the influx of visitors is a boon for local businesses.

Snider says Lake Erie Vacation Rentals started taking calls for the outage last June and the condos have been full for the past few weeks. Angela Long, general manager at Fairfield Inn, said that hotel has long-term stays booked from now until the beginning of April.

“We just reopened the Sleep Inn across the street for the overflow,” she said. “I have to hire more people.”

Local restaurants are taking advantage too. Snider said reps from Kokomo Bay and pizza places were stopping in to drop off menus for the visitors and when he went to Nick’s Road House for a burger, he had to fight for a table.

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Mike Bassett, owner of Bassett’s Market, is showing off his efforts to go green. The store is cutting printing significantly.

INSIDE RECORDS 2A

Experience

If you think there were and are a lot of cars in the local hotel parking lots, you are absolutely correct! Roughly 120 bowlers are participating in the State Elks Bowling Tournament each weekend through March at Harbor Lanes. Also, a large number of nuclear engineers have invaded, as they do every two years, for the Davis Besse refueling process that also lasts through March. Finally, there has been a lot of shooting activn

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ity at Camp Perry involving Ohio’s ROTC units. So, welcome to one and all! nnn

Bill Van Der Giessen called me last week to inform me that he had sold controlling interesting the Nor’Easter Club on Catawba to Rick Stechschulte of Ottawa, Ohio. Rick was introduced at the annual membership meeting at the club Saturday morning. He has been a parttime resident of Catawba for a n

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by Lee Baker and a group of Catawba investors. Bill purchased Nor’Easter Club in 1993. nnn

We had 74 correct entries in our Find Wylie contest last week. Our winner is Stan Jones who found Wylie in the Bolte Insurance ad on page 4A last week. Stan wins a $20 gift card from Friendship Convenient

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Stores. We’ll hide Wylie again this week. If you find him, drop us a note at our office … or click on the Find Wylie icon online at www.thebeacon.net. nnn

Those who follow the TV program American Idol know by now that Crystal Bowersox from Elliston has been performing in that competition for which thousands try out. Word is that

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RECORDS Obituaries

What’s happening inside Davis-Besse?

Charles Heck

Ruth McCumber

Sept. 2, 1925 — Feb. 22, 2010 Charles A. Heck, 84, of Port Clinton, died Monday, Feb. 22, at Riverview Health Care Campus, Oak Harbor.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. John Missler at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 25, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Port Clinton.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Port Clinton. Burial will be in Ridgehill Cemetery, Lorain, at a later date.

Aug. 6, 1927 — Feb. 19, 2010 Ruth McCumber, 82, of Port Clinton, died Friday, Feb. 19, at Edgewood Manor Nursing Center.

Funeral services were Tuesday at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel, Marblehead.

Burial followed in Clemons Cemetery.

James Howell Aug. 14, 1932 — Feb. 17, 2010 James Ellsworth Howell, 77, of Lakeside, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, at his residence.

Graveside services were Friday at the Fountain Cemetery in Fostoria.

Alexander Dohy Dec. 4, 1921 — Feb. 18, 2010 Alexander Dohy, 88, of Oak Harbor, died Thursday, Feb. 18, at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the RobinsonWalker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor, with visitation two hours prior from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Oak Harbor.

The Oak Harbor American Legion Post #114 and Oak Harbor V.F.W. Post #8732 will conduct military graveside services.

Patricia E. Milazzo March 11, 1933 — Feb. 19, 2010 Patricia E. Milazzo, 76, of Port Clinton, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, at H.B. Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton.

There will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass was conducted by the Rev. John Missler Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Port Clinton. Burial will be at a later date in Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton.

Landon Michael Broadstock

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Died Feb. 17, 2010 Landon Michael Wade-Broadstock, of Port Clinton, entered into heaven as an angel on Feb. 17. Funeral services were Tuesday in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton.

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First Energy representative Tim Schneider answers our questions: Q: How long will the plant be shut down?

A: Davis-Besse will shut down on February 28, 2010 for a refueling and maintenance outage. FirstEnergy doesn’t announce the length of outages for competitive business reasons.

Q: What happens during this time?

A: The major focus during the outage will be replacing 76 of the 177 fuel assemblies.

The fuel assemblies being replaced have been in the reactor generating heat for the past six years, and as a result, are not as effective. Additionally, preventative maintenance will be performed to ensure continued safe and reliable operations. One such job will be replacing three large motors

DAVIS-BESSE from 1A “Businesses around here are going to see a very good winter compared to last year,” said Larry Fletcher, director of the Ottawa County Visitors Bureau.

“Estimates indicate that each outage boosts the local economy by about $3 million as workers fill local hotels and restaurants,” according to the FirstEnergy spokesman.

That $3 million may not tell that whole story though.

“I definitely would concur with that ($3 million); probably more when you include some of the residual impact of those dollars,” said Fletcher.

The tourism director says on average, the contractors spend about $100 a day in restaurants, hotels, gas stations and grocery stores around the county. Those tax dollars stay in the local economy long after the workers leave.

SWIMMERS from 1A Stewart and Josh Scott; the 200 medley relay team of Michael Long, David Allen, Daniel Stewart and Josh Scott; the 400 free relay team of Michael Long, Christian Raff, David Allen and Josh Scott.

Both teams made school history by having all six relays and a total of 13 swimmers qualify to the state swimming and diving

TELL TALES from 1A she is doing very well. Crystal is extremely talented and we all hope she makes it to the final 10! nnn

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The St. Joseph/Marblehead Knights of Columbus will have perch and pierogies available to the public from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 26 and March 12 and 26 in the St. Joseph Church Hall, 822 Barclay St. So, between Marblehead, Port Clinton K. of C. Fish Fries at Denny Bergeman Hall on Perry Street and the St. Boniface Fish Fries in Oak Harbor, we have Ottawa County pretty well covered with Friday fish fries! nnn

Thanks to a grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation, the Musical Arts Series at Firelands Church will sponsor two concerts for local senior communities Saturday, Feb. 27. The Firelands Symphony String Quartet will perform at Riverview Health Care Cam-

March 2010

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Childbirth Education

Every Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m.

Bay Park Community Hospital, Superior Room

Attending these educational classes helps parents obtain the knowledge, confidence and support they need during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby. For more information, please call 419-690-7738.

Vascular Screenings

Mon., March 8, 1 – 4 p.m.

Bay Park Community Hospital, Diagnostics Department

Free carotid, aortic and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) testing available. To qualify for the free screenings you must be over the age of 65, or over the age of 50 with a history of one or more of the following risk factors: diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, or family history of vascular disease. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 419-690-7845.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn

Fri., March 26, Noon – 1 p.m.

Bay Park Community Hospital, Michigan/Superior Room

In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Bay Park Community Hospital will host a free Lunch & Learn event in March.

Farid Ahmad, MD, gastroenterologist, will speak about colorectal cancer prevention. To register or for more information, please call 419-291-5899.

powering pumps which provide a backup source of water to the reactor. Part of the scheduled work also includes reinforcing welds on various pieces of equipment.

Q: How often does the plant require refueling?

A: Davis-Besse shuts down every 24-months for refueling and maintenance work. The plant may also come off line for short periods of time during an operating cycle to address an equipment issue.

Q: How long does it take to get back up to full operation after the shutdown?

A: Once the reactor goes back in service, the plant will conduct numerous start-up tests to ensure continued safe operations. Full-power operations are normally achieved in several days after start up.

“I wish it was an every year thing,” said Long. “Our sales definitely go up the years they have the shutdown.”

But it isn’t just the service industry seeing the green.

“Major contractors for the outage will include Areva of Lynchburg, Virginia, which will complete the refueling work; WSI, which will complete welding work, and NPS of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, which will perform various maintenance activities,” said Schneider. “These contactors hire a number of boilermakers, pipefitters, carpenters, laborers and millwrights from local union halls to supplement their workforce.”

With a soaring unemployment rate in the county and the summer tourist season still months away, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.

“Normally this time of the year we are just taking the summer reservations ... it is a happening place right now,” said Snider. championships next week.

The swimmers are: David Allen, AJ Boissoneault, Michelle Hablitzel, Michael Long, Christian Raff, Allie Reynolds, Josh Scott, Erin Smith, Daniel Stewart, Mackenzie Stewart, Nikki Twarek, Katelyn Zam and Ashley Zoeller.

Special congratulations goes to Coach Diaz for being the Northwest Division 2 District coach of the year. pus at 1:30 p.m. and at The Vineyard on Catawba at 2:45 p.m. Port Clinton’s Brian Schiflet is the cellist with the quartet. Both concerts are open to the public. nnn

The Danbury High School 2009 Totem Yearbooks have arrived. They may be picked up in the school office. To purchase a yearbook, the price is $45. nnn

The next First Friday musical fundraiser at Mango Mama’s in Port Clinton will be Friday, March 5, to help the Humane Society of Ottawa County. That was the organization that took a lead role in helping those needy horses in Carroll Township earlier this month … at great expense, I might add. Tickets are on sale at the shelter located at the corner of Sand and Christy Chapel roads. Entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight will be provided by the Travelin’ Lounge Lizards. nnn

There will be a “Helping Hands for Haiti” fundraiser at Harbor Lanes I Port Clinton from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. All proceeds will go to Haiti Disaster Assistance. Bowling is $2 per person plus $2 for shoe rental. There will be several raffle items, face painting, balloons and a D.J. for this family-friendly event.

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BASSETT’S from 1A the near future, they will feature electronic coupons and online ordering allowing Bassett’s customers to go online, order what they need, and it will be waiting for them at the store. Or, for an additional fee, your grocery order can be delivered.

Bassett also noted pending expansions within the store located in the Knoll Crest Shopping Center at the intersection of Ohio 53 and 163 east of Port Clinton.

“We are expanding our wine and liquor departments,” Bassett said. “We are very excited about this change in our advertising approach. I would encourage our competitors to do the same.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Feb. 25

Blood pressure checks available at no charge.

INFO: 419-732-3212

European River Cruise presentation

WHEN: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Feb. 27 Feb. 27 Firelands Musical Arts Series

Feb. 25

WHAT: Tom and Joyce Jagucki will talk about their 21-day vacation in July of 2008. Their dream trip is well documented in pictures, sure to warm everyone up. They spent 16 days on a River Cruise, beginning in Austria, and ending in Switzerland. The three majestic rivers the Jagucki’s traveled along were the Rhine, Main, and Danube.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: The Vineyard, Catawba INFO: 419-797-3100

Republican Lunch Bunch WHAT: Josh Mandel , Candidate for the Ohio Treasurer, will be the speaker at the monthly Fourth Thursday event. Mandel who represents the 17th District in the Ohio House has much financial experience and has served our country for eight years in Iraq as an Intelligence Specialist with the Marine Corps. He is a graduate of OSU and Case Western. No reservations are necessary for the $10 buffet lunch. All are welcome to the hour long lunch.

WHEN: Noon WHERE: Port Clinton Elks Club, 231 Buckeye Blvd.

WHERE: St. John Lutheran Church Parish Hall, corner Adams and Second streets, Port Clinton.

Capital University Big Band WHAT: The 18-plus-piece undergraduate, award-winning jazz ensemble that performs both standard/traditional and contemporary repertoire as part of Terra’s 2010 Winter Jazz Festival WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Port Clinton High School’s Performing Arts Center, 821 Jefferson St.

WHAT: WTOL, Channel 11 weatherman Robert Shiels will be the speaker for the Ottawa County Retired Teachers Association’s meeting.

WHEN: Noon WHERE: Oak Harbor American Legion Post on Park Street in Oak Harbor INFO: For reservations, call membership chairwoman Joyce Doust at 419-635-2446.

The Gathering WHAT: Free, community meal.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 E. Harbor Road, Port Clinton COST: $15 at the door or $100 for seven concerts; students are free INFO: 419-734-6211

COST: Tickets are $5 and available at Terra’s CollegeStore and Mary’s Blossom Shop in Port Clinton. Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the concert.

Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Book discussion WHAT: “Gods in Alabama” by Joshilyn Jackson will be discussed.

Copies of this title are available for checkout at the library.

WHEN: 10 a.m.

WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison St., Port Clinton

Red Cross CPR WHAT: Learn how to respond to a sudden life-threatening emergency by taking advantage of American Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Participants will learn how to clear obstructed airways of conscious and unconscious victims, how to perform rescue breathing and how to administer CPR. Pre-registration is required for all classes and class size is limited.

Ongoing events Country line dancing

WHAT: B-C-S Community Education adult enrichment class WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays INFO: Registration in required; call B-C-S Community Education 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 419-8983315 Monday through Thursday or visit www.bcs.k12.oh.us.

Knitting classes

WHAT: Gwen Piercefield of The Curiosity Shop of Oak Harbor is offering free knitting classes. No experience is necessary.

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays INFO: Call Gwen at 419-8981916 for information or just drop in on some Monday evening and try your hand at knitting.

Yoga-Lates

WHAT: Fitness class focused on a gentle combination of pilates, yoga and stretching with attention focused on coordination, flexibility, balance and breathing. The class is taught by certified fitness instructor Toni

WHERE: Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 W. Witty Road in Elmore.

Legends of Jazz

WHAT: The Friends of the Ida Rupp Public Library will show “The Station Agent” (2003/ USA/R/89 minutes).

Admission is free and open to the public. Loneliness is better when you have someone to share it with. When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.

WHAT: Renowned jazz singer Ellen Winters will perform with the Terra Thunder Jazz Band and State of the Art. The Terra Thunder Jazz Band is a unique ensemble of student and community musicians performing both traditional and contemporary jazz and big band sounds. State of the Art is a contemporary vocal ensemble that performs both jazz and pop vocal repertoire.

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library community rooms. Entry is through the door on West Third Street.

WHERE: Port Clinton High School’s Performing Arts Center, 821 Jefferson St. COST: Tickets are $5 and avail-

Garrett. Participants are asked to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes.

WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays WHERE: The Vineyard on Catawba, West Catawba Road INFO: 419-797-3100

Yoga

WHAT: Gentle class for beginner or experienced students.

WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays WHERE: Magruder Hospital COST: $10 or $8 a week if paid monthly INFO: 419-341-7844

Fish Fry

WHAT: All-you-can-eat dinner with baked or fried fish, macaroni and cheese, french fries, seasoned potatoes, salad bar, dinner rolls, beverage and a variety of homemade desserts.

WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays WHERE: St. Boniface School, 215 Church St., Oak Harbor COST: $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, children 5 and under free.

Upcoming events

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Send event information including time, date, location, cost and registration information to angie@thebeacon.net. Photos are welcome. For questions, call Editor Angie Adair at 419732-2154.

INFO: 419-734-1100 or e-mail redcross@thirdplanet.net

“The Station Agent” Retired Teacher’s Association Meeting

WHAT: The Berea College Chamber Singers will perform a wide range of music.

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able at Terra’s CollegeStore and Mary’s Blossom Shop in Port Clinton. Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the concert.

March 1 March 1 Tales for Toddlers WHAT: 30 minutes of stories, songs, finger plays for children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. No registration required.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Children’s area beach room, Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison St., Port Clinton.

March 2

March 2

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss WHAT: Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America 2010. Stories games and activities planned for preschool and lower elementary-age children. No registration required.

WHEN: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Children’s area, Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison St., Port Clinton.

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COMMENTARY

Thursday, February 25, 2010 4A

By VIRGINIA PARK

Beacon Bits

Scented oil lamp prompts lesson in botany

I am sitting in my living room and it is filled with the enticing fragrance of jasmine. The aroma is coming from a decorative lamp that burns scented oil.

This device has a French name which I can neither pronounce or translate.

The little lamp was a gift and I had to learn how to use it. The instructions: fill a little container (it might be made of stoneware) with the oil and put a fitted wick into the neck of the container.

This is covered with a metal cap.

To light the lamp, remove the cover, set fire to the wick, let it burn for 3 minutes and blow it out. Replace a decorative cover over the lamp — it has holes in it to let the fragrances escape.

Later, when it is time to extinguish it, take the decorative top off and re-cover the wick with the fitted metal cap. Yes, this seemed complicated but eventually I got it.

This gift was accompanied with two bottles of oil — the jasmine and another scented with eucalyptus I’m saving for another time.

I began to wonder where jasmine comes from and decided to look it up. It’s a shrub and there are several types of them, many of which have fragrant flowers. The fragrant red jasmine is a tropical American shrub.

And my dictionary says it is also called frangipani. Frangipani is a perfume made from red jas-

mine or an imitation of it. The perfume was invented by a guy named (what else?) “Frangipani.”

Now I thought I knew a little bit about eucalyptus but decided to look that up, too. Eucalyptus is a large Australian plant (a tree or shrub of the myrtle family with leathery, often glaucous, leaves). “Glaucous” means seagreen or grayish-blue in color.

(I had to look that up, too). Eucalyptus plants yield timber, oils and gum and have a very distinctive fragrance disliked by many people. But I like it and enjoy having it in my home, usually in dried floral arrangements. nnn

Another gift I’m enjoying very much right now is the annual Taste of Home Cookbook. These books feature recipes for busy cooks plus lots of tips for getting meals on the table quickly. The pictures are great, making the books a joy to browse through.

The recipes feature easy-to-find ingredients and you can depend on the fact that they’ve been tested and will turn out fine. I look through these cookbooks (more to get ideas than actually to follow a precise recipe). I have several of them, some dating back to year 2000. If you are interested, they are published by “Taste of Home,” 5400 S. 60th St., Greendale, WI 53129. nnn

Another book I’m enjoying currently is Joel Osteen’s, “Your

Best Life Now.” This was a bestseller when it was published and a friend allowed me to borrow her copy. I’m only part of the way through it. Frankly I haven’t really decided whether I like it or not. The jury is still out on that. nnn

The congregation of the Gypsum Community Church said farewell to its pastor, Ralph Yoss Saturday. Ralph had preached at the church on Sunday morning but succumbed to heart failure later in the day. Ralph’s services were lovely and I believe just what he would have wanted.

Surrounded by his wife, children, other family members, his congregation, associates from work and numerous friends, Ralph was given a touching and loving farewell. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. nnn

The Put-in-Bay Garden Club is asking for donations for several ambitious summer projects to beautify the island of South Bass.

Board members Joan Booker, Susan Amrine, Sally Duffy, Rose Kahler, Susan Market and Kathy Naylon are asking for help as well as monetary contributions.

The 42 lampposts on the waterfront and around DeRivera Park will be decorated with baskets. Restoration of the historic fountain in the park will keep water flowing at that location.

The bathing beach at the end of Delaware Avenue is destined for

clearing and landscaping and will be furnished with a picnic table or two. All of this sounds great. So, if you can help, send your donation to the club, P.O. Box 815, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456. nnn

Now is a super time to begin planning for vacations in the summer and fall. If a guided tour is your goal, Timely Tours now has its season brochure ready. A one-day trip to Cleveland on July 7 caught my eye. The destination point is the harbor where guests will board the “Nautical Queen” for a 3-hour cruise. A full buffet lunch will be served. But, best of all, guests will view the arrival of the Tall Ships. That sounds great.

Call 797-2569 for information. nnn

Congratulations to Rev. Mike Weichers. He will be installed as the new rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 11 a.m.

March 6, at which time he will also celebrate 33 years since ordination. Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, assisting Bishop of Ohio, will officiate. A reception will follow. Weichers has already become a welcome member of the Port Clinton community. nnn

Don’t forget that the Magruder Hospital Charity Ball is Feb. 26.

Tickets at $50 per person may be purchased at the hospital gift shop. This event is hosted by the Magruder Auxiliary. That group will also sponsor a Book Fair on

March 22 in the main lobby of the hospital. nnn

Ladies — does this cold and snowy winter have you wishing for something different in your life? Are you interested in a personal retreat? If so, you are welcome to the Friends in Christ event sponsored by the women of Trinity United Methodist Church March 5-6. You may attend one or both days and you may stay overnight at Our Guest Inn. There is a $15 fee for the retreat. If you wish to stay at the inn, you must pay for the room yourself. Room rate is $29.95 plus tax.

Friday night there will be a dinner, games, manicures and snacks. Saturday morning will be a craft session to make do-rags for cancer patients. Lunch will be served after which Rev. Barbara Silversmith, of Tiffin, will present the afternoon program. The day will conclude with Holy Communion for all participants.

Call the church at 419-732-3161 for information. nnn

Congratulations to Church and Ruth Dewitz, of Oak Harbor, on their 50th wedding anniversary.

And congratulations to Bob and Mary Lou Zibert, of Port Clinton, too. They also celebrated 50 years of marriage recently. I’m sure these couples would love to receive cards commemorating this milestone in their lives.

Sound Off Soup and Chili Cook off St. Joseph Church in Marblehead hosted its third annual Soup and Chili Cookoff Sunday. The event is held to raise monies to send 18 of our youth to Franciscan University of Steubenville for the summer Youth Conferences.

With 30 entries, the youth raised over $1,000.

The prizes were awarded as follows: In the Chili Category: first place — Corbin Rickard, second place — Jack Koras, third place

— Cody Wells and fourth place — Julie Homan. In the Soup Category: First place — Gwen Valenti, second place — Mary Ellen Koras, third place — Lisa Assim and fourth place — Mary Kinsey.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Sloopy’s, Bruno’s, Arby’s, Avery’s, Marblehead Galley, Walmart, Erie Market, Brown’s Dairy and Mutach’s for their contributions.

Everyone left very full and can’t wait till next year.

Deb Miller St. Joseph Church

School Bucks

Thanks to area and local businesses, parents and all volunteers, the seventh grade class at Oak Harbor Junior High was able to celebrate its 13th annual “School Bucks” auction. Students were able to bid on and buy items that were donated by local businesses, parents and educators. The students earned their “School Bucks” for achievement in the classroom, as well as for good behavior during the second grading period.

The seventh grade team would like to thank Kevin Fox, a local auctioneer and friend of the

community for volunteering his time and energy in making this auction great. The team also sends its appreciation out to the area and local businesses, parents, and volunteers, who without their generous donations and time-consuming efforts, the auction would not be possible.

Oak Harbor Junior High seventh-graders

Iraq steel plant It was just announced a new $3 billion dollar steel plant that will manufacture 3 million tons of steel per year and a 500MW

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Riverview residents enjoy Valentine Tea Ottawa County Riverview Healthcare Campus was filled with loved for Valentine’s Day as residents, their families and staff enjoyed the Riverview Auxiliary annual Valentine Tea. Guest enjoyed homemade cookies made by Auxiliary members, finger sandwiches filled and punch.

To help set the mood, Felix Manaia filled the multipurpose room with his accordion playing and vocals.

Guest enjoyed everything from Italian love songs to German polkas. A little of something for everyone, no matter what their style.

“The Valentine Tea is something that residents and their families look forward to each year,” said Riverview activity director Lisa Barrett. “This year was probably one of the largest crowds in the history of the event. The entertainment this year, was a real attraction for our residents.”

The Riverview Auxiliary is an area-wide organization devoted to the well being of the residents of

Riverview Auxiliary members (front row) JoAn Monnett, Paula Mackey, Barb Batcha, Jan Willoughby, Helen Hayes, (second row) Madonna Beard, Donna Genzman, Vicky Wahlers, Joyce Laubacher, Susan Lowe and President Linda Apling.

Ottawa County Riverview Healthcare Campus (Nursing Home). The organization is always in need of active members, but also needs the support of general members. The Auxiliary meets every other month, February, April, August, October and December at 9:30 a.m. the first Monday in Riverview’s Multipurpose Room. The meeting held in June is the first Monday at 7 p.m., to accommodate those members who may work during

the daytime meetings. The Riverview Auxiliary provided Riverview Healthcare Campus approximately $20,000 in donations in 2009 alone. Cost to become a member is $5 per year or $50 for a lifetime membership. Those interested in joining may contact Madonna Beard at 419-8980803 or pick up a membership form in the Riverview Healthcare Campus front lobby at 8180 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor.

Wagenhals earns top honors Debbie Wagenhals of Edgewood Manor Nursing Center is the proud recipient of the “Second Mile Award” for quarter four of 2009 and “Second Mile of the Year.”

This honor, awarded quarterly, is given to deserving employees of Covenant Care, the parent company of Edgewood Manor.

This is a unique award in that the nominations come from resident families, friends and care providers and then are reviewed by the company and awarded to the employee. The “Second Mile” is to signify the extra effort and attention.

In addition to the quarterly award, Debbie was the winner of this honor for the entire year. Of the recipients chosen throughout the four quarters, the regional management team chose one to hold the honor for the entire year.

“Debbie Wagenhals is truly a special per-

son who you can tell enjoys each and every day she is at the facility with her residents,” said Mark Knepper, director of operations for the six Covenant Care facilities in Ohio. “Debbie spends much of her off time with the residents and can be seen singing, helping and enjoying the company of all her friends — the residents — at Edgewood Manor. She also spends much of her own time and money either making or buying residents gifts during Christmas and other holidays and/or birthdays to make those times special for these individuals. She is truly a caring person and the residents at Edgewood Manor would all agree,” Knepper said.

Debbie has worked in the healthcare industry for many years and has extensive knowledge working with insurance companies, billing applications and helps our residents and their families navigate the Medicare and Medicaid processes.

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AROUND OTTAWA COUNTY

Joyful Connections gets $10K grant The Board of Trustees of the Stranahan Supporting Organizations of the Toledo Community Foundation has approved a $10,000 grant to Joyful Connections. These funds will be used to provide security personnel during visitations at Joyful Connections.

The grant will be used to hire offduty Ottawa County Sheriff ’s deputies to be on-site security personnel during times of high-volume visitation. Joyful Connections has executed an agreement with the Ottawa County Sheriff ’s Office Special Projects. Off-duty deputies will provide security knowledge according to a schedule provided

to the Special Projects group by the agency.

“We are thankful for the support that the Toledo Community Foundation has given us now and in the past,” said Karen Demangos, executive director of Joyful Connections. “We have been building our agency as the need in Ottawa County grows. We believe the addition of security personnel at the agency will serve to enhance our already comfortable and safe environment.”

The Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community

to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our area.

According to its Web site, Joyful Connections is a supervised exchange and visitation center for children and their parents located at 8200 W. Ohio 163, in Oak Harbor. The organization is a non-profit and publicly supported. Joyful Connections currently supervises approximately 72 visits per month. The hours and days are flexible to match the needs of their families.

To volunteer, make a donation or find out more about Joyful Connections, call Demangos at 567-262-3181 or visit www.joyfulconnections.com.

Free tax help for deaf, hard of hearing The Ohio Benefit Bank, operated by WSOS Community Action Commission, has partnered with the Toledo Hearing and Speech Center to provide free tax clinics for deaf and hard of hearing families in the WSOS service area.

“Many people struggle with preparing taxes,” said Jaclyn Ochs, WSOS family advocate who supervises the Ohio Benefit Bank operations. “We are here to help all the families that we can and help them to receive what they deserve.”

These clinics will help eligible lowand moderate-income Ohioans, who are deaf or hard of hearing, to not only

obtain free federal and state income tax assistance, but will also help to identify other work support benefits for which they may qualify.

The services will be available only to deaf and hard of hearing families in Ottawa County from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 11 and 30 at the WSOS office located in the Sutton Center, 1854 E. Perry St., Port Clinton.

When you come for your appointment, bring the following items: • Valid picture I.D. • Social Security Number(s) of all fam-

ily members • Copy of your 2008 tax return if possible • Copies of all W-2s, 1098s, 1099s and any other income statements • Deduction and Credit information, such as tuition bills or child care expenses; and • Direct deposit information for savings or checking account For information, call Jennifer Greene at Toledo Hearing and Speech Center (V) 419-241-6219 (VP) 419-386-2140, (AIM) JenDHHC, e-mail jgreene@heartoledospeak.org.

Drawing nears for scholarship raffle Church The Ottawa County Community Foundation is sponsoring a Scholarship Raffle. This new venture provides a great scholarship opportunity for full-time or part-time students and the proceeds from the raffle will be used to support the operating budget of the Ottawa County Community Foundation. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to

an accredited school, college or university of their choice. Tickets are $5 each. Get your ticket soon as the winning ticket will be drawn March 1. The winning ticket is transferrable to a student of your choice.

For tickets, contact Deb Harmeyer at 419855-8381, Marcia Jess at 419-898-1799 or John Madison at 419-732-3171.

World Day of Prayer celebration planned The 2010 World Day of Prayer is Friday, March 5, and locals are invited to join in from 9:30 a.m. to noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 450 Rocky Ridge Road, Rocky Ridge.

The theme for the prayerful and musi-

cal celebration is “Let Everything that has breath praise God.” This movement brings together women of many races, cultures and traditions in more than 170 countries all joining their voices in both prayer and song at the same time.

Sign up now for babysitter training course The American Red Cross will be offering Babysitter’s Training at Port Clinton Middle School from 3:15 to 6:15 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 8-9. Students should be 1113 years old and pack an after-school snack.

Space is limited to 15 students.

Combining video, participant’s handbook, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience, this course shows students how to: • Respond to emergencies and illnesses with first aid, rescue breathing and other appropriate care

• Make decisions under pressure • Work with parents to learn household rules • Recognize safety and hygiene issues • Manage young children • Feed, diaper and care for infants Students must attend both sessions to earn certification. Fee is $30, however, full scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of a grant provided by the Ottawa County Community Foundation.

Class size is limited. Call 419 734-1100 or e-mail redcross@thirdplanet.net to register.

holding special Lent services

Resurrection Lutheran Church will observe Lent with mid-week services each Wednesday from Feb. 24-March 24. Preceding the 7 p.m. services will be a potluck dinner each week. There will be a brief prayer service followed by a media presentation on the Passion History developed

by Dr. Kurt Borows during his studies in the Holy Land.

Service topics: • Feb. 24 “The Upper Room” • March 3 “Jesus Tried

by Judean Justice” • March 10 Jesus Tried

by Roman Justice” • March 17 “Jesus Crucifixion” • March 24 “Jesus’ Death and Burial” All services and activities are open to the community.

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Black Swamp Conservancy adds 1,000 acres Black Swamp Conservancy added 11 new protected properties totaling nearly 1,000 acres to its conservation holdings in 2009.

That brings the Conservancy’s total protected lands to 8,363 acres.

The new properties, all protected through perpetual land conservation agreements with the Conservancy, include: • A scenic overlook near Sidecut Metropark in Maumee • A 247-acre family farm near Tiffin • A 73-acre wildlife sanctuary on the Maumee River in Paulding County • Four farms covering 320 acres near Delta in Fulton County • Port Clinton Lakefront Preserve, a 14-acre public park on Lake Erie • Family farms in Wood (41 acres) and Lucas (147 acres) counties • South Lake Hunt Club, a 71-acre marsh in Ottawa County “We’re pleased to partner with landowners across northwest Ohio to permanently protect such diverse lands,” the Conservancy’s executive director, Kevin Joyce, said. “Together, we’re helping create healthier communities by keeping our air and water clean, preserving habitat for native plants, animals and fish, and supporting the sustainability of our community’s agriculture and ecotourism industries.”

Perpetual land conservation agreements, also known as conservation easements, restrict the permitted uses of land in order to protect the property’s conservation values.

The restrictions against development are binding on the current owner and on all future owners of the property.

A conservation easement protects the land without any change in ownership. The Conservancy does not own the land. Instead, the organization monitors the condition of the property and enforces the use restrictions contained in the land conservation agreements when necessary.

Protected farmland may only be used for agriculture, in perpetuity. Woods, meadows, wetlands and waterside lands on which the Conservancy holds a land conservation agreement cannot be developed for commercial, industrial or residential uses.

Joyce expects the conservancy’s growth to continue in 2010. “Through funding from the state Clean Ohio program alone, we have nine farms and four nature preserves in process,” he said. “That’s another 1,500 acres of our rural and natural heritage that will be protected forever.”

Black Swamp Conservancy, founded in 1993, is a regional land trust whose mission is to preserve and protect farmland and natural areas in northwest Ohio for the benefit of future generations. The Conservancy’s protected properties are located in Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hardin, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams and Wood counties in northwest Ohio and Monroe County in southeast Michigan.

More information about the Conservancy is available online at www.blackswamp.org.

At 53, Lori Berardi wasn’t ready to stop working and enjoying life.

But cancer changed those plans, and a month before her death Stein Hospice was contacted. Lori spent the last two weeks of her life at our inpatient care center, surrounded by her warm and gregarious family, who circled the bed to cry and sing, pray and laugh.

Just days before her death, Lori promised her family she would send them a rainbow when she reached heaven. On the day of her funeral, as family and friends filtered out of the church, two brilliant rainbows illuminated the sky.

Stein Hospice made promises too. Stein promised Lori and her family they would provide medical care – and much more. Stein would send chaplains, social workers, bereavement counselors, massage therapists, home health aides and volunteers whenever she or her family needed or wanted those services. Stein would be available around the clock to answer questions and offer comfort. Stein would provide continuous care as Lori grew weaker and death was imminent.

Stein Hospice promised Lori and her family to share their journey.

“All the burdens were lifted and all we had to do was love her,” said Lori’s sister, Sue Fawcett. “Stein offered the comfort and suport our family needed during this difficult experience.”

The family’s only regret is that they didn’t contact Stein Hospice sooner.

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Ottawa County $aves

Commissioner Steve Arndt, Lisa Molnar of First National Bank, Marcia Jess of the OSU Extension, Commissioner’s President Mark Stahl and Commissioner Jim Sass

The Ottawa County Commissioners proclaimed Feb. 21-28 Ottawa County $aves Week. Ottawa County Saves — part of the America Saves campaign — is encouraging and supporting locals to build wealth not debt. All over America people are proving that you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. As members of America Saves, they are paying off their debts, and saving to reach their financial goals.

The America Saves Web site (www. americasaves.org) provides many useful resources to help you get started on a sound financial future. By clicking on the “Enroll Today” tab, you can enroll as an Ottawa County Saver. Enrolled savers re-

ceive the American Saver newsletter which offers information on a wide variety of savings topics and it will introduce you to other Savers who are achieving their financial goals. You’ll also receive email access to free financial planning advice and best of all — America Saves will motivate you to discover for yourself the peace of mind that accompanies having money in the bank.

Build wealth, not debt with tips and tools to help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals.

For questions about the local campaign, call the Ohio State University Extension office at 419-898-3631 or 1-800-322-4159.

Judge Hany running for District Court of Appeals PORT CLINTON — Judge Frederick C. (Fritz) Hany II of the Ottawa County Municipal Court formalized his candidacy for the Sixth District Court of Appeals’ position previously held by the late Judge William Skow. Hany gathered signatures from voters in each of the eight counties in the district, and filed his petition with the Lucas County Board of Elections.

The Sixth District Court of Appeals hears cases from the Municipal, County and Common Pleas Courts located in eight northwest Ohio counties: Erie, Fulton, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams and Wood. Currently, all five judges on this court are from Lucas County. Hany is the only candidate who is from one of the other seven counties.

“Hany is a distinguished, well-respected judge who would bring the additional benefit of a new perspective to the bench

of someone not from the major county in the appellate district and that diversity of thought is important to any appellate panel,” Rep. Jeff Wagner said in his recommendation of Hany to the Sixth District Court of Appeals.

Hany is currently in his 19th year on the Municipal Court bench, having been elected four times.

“I have been honored to serve our citizens in one of Ohio’s ‘People’s Courts,’ helping to resolve peoples’ issues and problems,” said Hany. “I would be privileged to take my judicial experiences to our Court of Appeals.” Ottawa County Commissioner Steve Arndt echoed this in describing Hany’s administrative ability.

“During his tenure as judge, Hany has instituted many innovative programs saving taxpayer dollars and always being responsive to the needs of the citizens; including,

creating a court web-site, expanding the hours of the court, a Mediation program and establishing a Mental-Health Court Docket.”

In addition to his duties, Hany has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Ohio to several statewide-boards and commissions which have recommended ways to improve and modernize law enforcement and court administration in Ohio. He is presently a member of the Ohio Sentencing Commission and the Ohio Rules of Practice and Procedures Commission.

Since 1999, Hany has been a faculty member of the Ohio Judicial College.

“It is clear to me, that Hany, based on his experience, background, professionalism, integrity and hard work, would clearly be a Judge who could serve fairly and effectively on the Court of Appeals,” said Jerome Phillips, attorney and for-

mer Toledo Bar Association President.

“Someone from a more diverse county would offer a different perspective on issues.”

Hany’s career of community service goes beyond the bench. He was the first president of the HANY Ottawa County Visitor’s Bureau, a former member of Ottawa County’s Human Rights Committee and is a member of the Ottawa County Farm Bureau and Ohio Farmers Union. He and his wife Susan (Loeffler), an Oak Harbor High School teacher, live in Oak Harbor and have two daughters, Joan and Elizabeth.

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The Port Clinton Artists’ Club’s 53rd Arts in the Park will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-8, at Lakeview Park in Port Clinton.

Many artists return to this exciting festival year after year due to their success and the serenity the area has to offer. Exceptional, original art is displayed and sold by nearly 150 artists coming from as far away as Florida. The show is free and open to the

public.

“This is the best art show in Ottawa County,” watercolor artist Jim Siemer said after last year’s show. “I have been doing shows around Ohio for a long time and I’m always successful here.”

The Port Clinton Artists’ Club is seeking artists for this year’s show. All art must be originally designed and created by the artist. No wholesale or

retail items are permitted. In addition to Best in Show and People’s Choice, judging will be in multiple categories including ceramics, jewelry, misc. arts/crafts, paintings/drawings/ photography, textiles/fiber art and wood. An application and map can be downloaded at www.portclintonartistsclub.com or interested artists can call Event Chairwoman Barbara Radebaugh at 419-797-3313.

Legislators sit down with local officials COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dennis Murray (D-Sandusky) and State Sen. Mark Wagoner (R-Ottawa Hills) met with local officials in their districts to promote open conversation about issues important to the area and state.

The lawmakers also used the time to listen to and answer questions from local officials regarding legislative issues such as the state budget. “[It] is tremendously helpful to get direct feedback in a group setting about the impact of state laws and the state budget,” said Murray. “Columbus often thinks that it understands the impact of its actions, but local office holders can shed light on the effects of legislation at their level.

At the same time, legislators need to explain the reasoning behind various

laws, see if the need is still there, and figure out whether there might be a better way to achieve shared objectives.”

The day started with county, city and township officials from Erie and Ottawa counties gathering in the conference room at the Cedar Point Center of BGSU Firelands College, continuing a past tradition of local lawmakers meeting with people involved every day with the delivery of government services. Later, the lawmakers gathered with school superintendents and treasurers from the region at EHOVE Career Center.

“While Ohio has significantly improved the equity in school funding in recent years, school districts continue to have a tough time passing

levies, especially in this economy, to provide the local component of school funding,” said Murray. “We need to work continuously to find the right balance of local control and state-wide standards, because our workforce today competes with China and India as much as it does Michigan and Mississippi.”

Both legislators wrapped up the two sessions by expressing their appreciation for the time and candid conversations with the officials and asking that they get in touch with both offices as soon as issues develop.

“These meetings were a great success as well as a powerful learning experience,” Murray said. “There were several issues that came up for the first time during last week’s meet-

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PC City Schools saves more than $21M in interest Port Clinton City School District students will have the gift of new facilities in the near future and local residents received the gift of additional savings for their timely approval of the project. The bonds for the new facilities were sold last week and school district taxpayers will save more than $21 million in interest costs.

The savings will take place over the next 31 years thanks to a series of events that allowed the district to sell bonds at very low interest rates and pay off the debt early.

District Superintendent Patrick Adkins and Treasurer Jeff Dornbusch traveled to

St. Louis this month to sell bonds on the floor of the Stifel Nicolaus trading center.

“Working with bond underwriters with a high bond rating of AA+, the school district was able to lock in a true, all-in interest rate of 3.52 percent for 31 years,” Dornbusch said. “Due to this rate, we were also able to reduce the life of the bond issue by six years.” Voters approved the bond issue for 37 years, however, with the reduced interest rate, the bond issue will be paid off in 31 years which is a savings to local taxpayers. In addition, the lower interest rate will likely lead to a lower millage rate mid-

FFA team takes second in district event The Oak Harbor/Penta FFA Agriculture Sales Team placed 2 at the District One Agriculture Sales Career Development Event on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The team also received a “gold” rating for its outstanding performance. The team consisted of Johnathan Kitzler, Kyle Wendt, Tyler Kitzler and Bret Braun.

The Career Development Event includes 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.

The team will be competing again in the state level at Tolles Technical Center on Saturday, March 6.

St. Boniface School to have open house St. Boniface Catholic School will hold an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 12 at 215 Church St., Oak Harbor, for new students and families interested in St. Boniface for the 2010-2011 school year. Interested students, their parents and grandparents are invited to tour the school and discuss with teachers and parents of current students the curriculum, educational opportunities and outstanding social ben-

efits the Christian environment of St. Boniface offers. All denominations are invited.

St. Boniface Catholic School serves students in grades K-5 of all religions, racial, ethnic and income backgrounds. For information on the curriculum, admissions policies and registration, call the school at 419-898-1340 or visit our Web site at www. ourstb.com.

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way through the bond payment schedule.

The district also received an extra allocation of Qualified School Construction Bonds totaling $15,165,000 which provided additional low-interest bonds. Build America Bonds were also sold for the construction which provided an additional interest savings. Both types of bonds are tied to stimulus funds and therefore were only offered for a limited time.

All the factors of a high bond rating (which eliminated the need for bond insurance), QSCB, BAB and the interest rate led to a financing package that shortens

the issue and saves the taxpayers money.

More than $21 million will be saved when compared against traditional tax-exempt bonds.

“We are extremely pleased to provide our local residents with such good news,” Adkins said. “Saving over $21,000,000 is great news for our community and we look forward to providing a boost to the local economy during the construction project.”

Site work will begin this spring with construction slated to begin in October 2010.

Elks announce essay winners

The awards presentation was held Jan. 19 at the Elks Lodge. Shown here are Exalted Ruler George Delhees (left), Heather Keck, Shelby Radloff, Payton Evans, Ellis Adolph, Jasmine Garcia, Alyssa Krupp and Willard Smith, Americanism Chairman.

The Port Clinton Elks Lodge 1718 held dents and the teachers encouraging their an essay contest in December for the fifth- students to be a part of this meaningful through eighth-grade students enrolled in essay.

Jefferson, Middle School and Immaculate Conception Schools. The essay theme for this year was the American Dream: What is it?

Winners for the fifth- and sixth-grade category are: • First — Alyssa Krupp, a Your bankruptcy handled fifth-grader at Jefferson Elementary with care and understanding • Second — Jasmine Garright here in Port Clinton, cia, a sixth-grader at PCMS • Third — Ellis Adolph, a Ohio. sixth-grader at the PCMS Seventh- and eighth-grade winners, all seventh-graders from PCMS, are: • First —Payton Evans • Second —Shelby Radloff also in downtown Toledo • Third —Heather Keck 304 Madison St. (Suite C) Offices 500 Madison Ave. (Corner of Superior) The Elks would like to Suite 525, Toledo, OH 43604 419-241-4050 thank all participating stu- Port Clinton, OH 43452

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Chinese New Year was celebrated in a very special way at Immaculate Conception School. The 3-year-old preschool students were treated to a party with the help of Nicole Haghiri. They were given candy from China, listened to a special story telling about the Chinese New Year and received a red envelope containing money for good luck during the year. They created special paper lanterns and learned about dragon and fan dances. Aubrey Haghiri wore the special silk dresses the Chinese girls wear in China during this celebration. Shown here are Brik Barna, Nora Bodi, James Crowe, Arleigh Dackermann, Aubrey Haghiri, Holden Kajfasz, Miranda McDougall, Alivia Mooney, Ryan Mortus, Kamdyn Periat, Hollie Robinson, Carter Sayre, Cole Whiteside and Madison Wiechman with Nicole Haghiri.

Port Clinton Middle School students perform at music festival Twenty-one students represented Port Clinton Middle School in the Ohio Music Education Association District II Junior High/Middle School Band/Orchestra/ Choir Honors Festival on Feb. 20. Tiffin Middle School hosted the festival.

The following PCMS eighth-grade choir students were chosen for the festival choir: Cheyenne Meek, soprano; Hope Thorbahn, Kristen Wood, alto; Jonathon Emmons, Jared Johnson, tenor; and Ian Kyle, Daniel May, baritone/bass.

Port Clinton orchestra students chosen for the festival orchestra were: Gabriel DeFreitas, seventh Grade, viola; eighth grad-

ers — Alicia Bacak, Kyle Brown, Michaela Chaffin, Chaz James, Tayler Wadsworth, violin; Molly Haberman, viola; Seth Bickel, Leah Evans, Hannah Kneisley, Samantha Schroeder, Emma Young, cello; and Noah Cross, double bass.

Guest clinician/conductor for the festival choir was Dr. Greg Ramsdell from Heidelberg College and Barbara Ziebold from Fremont. Port Clinton City Schools Music Faculty Gregory Fox, choir, and Brian Stitak, orchestra, accompanied their students. The event ended with an evening concert to a capacity audience of family and friends.

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Fish is on the menu in Oak Harbor St. Boniface School, 215 Church St, Oak Harbor, will have all-you-can-eat fish fry dinners 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays through March 26. There will be a choice of baked or fried fish, macaroni and cheese, french fries,

seasoned potatoes, salad bar, dinner rolls, beverage and a variety of homemade desserts. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, children 5 and under free.

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Advance ride tickets on sale now Advance ride tickets for the 2010 Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival are now available. Each ride ticket is $35 and good for the entire Walleye Festival weekend.

The Walleye Festival will run from Thursday, May 27, to Monday, May 31, at Waterworks Park.

Quantities are limited. The deadline to purchase advance ride tickets is 5 p.m. May 27. Make checks payable to Main Street Port Clinton. Tickets are available at Great Lakes Popcorn, 60 Madison St., and Mary’s Blossom Shoppe, 125 Madison St., in Port Clinton.

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Rockets wrestlers win sectional

One win away Redskins head to Edison Friday to try to wrap up undefeated season

BY JOHN SCHAFFNER The Port Clinton Redskins made it 19 straight over the weekend, and are now just one win away from a perfect regular season. Friday night, they defeated Huron 53-38 and Saturday night came from behind for a 42-40 win over Fostoria.

“We got off to a great start in the first half,” said Coach Troy Diels about the Huron victory. “We were able to go on a run in the first quarter and carried it into the second, and that was the difference. I was especially proud of the way our guys handled themselves in a physical contest.”

On Saturday night, the Redskins found themselves down 12 in the first half and for a while, it looked like the perfect season might hit a speed bump.

“Fostoria played a lot of zone and our kids were patient in attacking it, but we settled for too many jump shots early,” said Diels on Monday. “We chipped away and cut it to 6 at the half. Then, we got some momentum going in the third and Josh (Francis) got our inside game going. It was good to be in that type of game on the road and come away with a win knowing we didn’t play very well.”

So, Friday night, the Redskins face Edison on the road in their quest for a perfect

regular season, something that has never happened in PCHS basketball history.

However, Diels is remaining low key in his approach to the significance of Friday night’s game.

“It would be a nice accomplishment for this group of kids. This is a very unselfish team so for us to accomplish something like this together would be terrific. These boys have given us a lot to be proud of,” he said.

Edison is the defending SBC champion.

The Chargers, who have been up and down this season, are led by senior guard Zach Yovanov and post players Ryan Reber and Taylor Emody. No doubt, a win over Port Clinton would make their season.

“We have been carrying the target on our backs for quite some time now. It is something that we have had to deal with.

We need to concern ourselves with playing focused and consistent for four quarters,” Diels said.

The Redskins, ranked fifth in the latest Associated Press State Division II poll, will meet a familiar foe in their sectional final game at Sandusky High School on Friday, March 5. It will be either Edison or Perkins, both of which they played in February, Perkins twice.

BY J. PATRICK EAKIN On the first day of the sectional tournament, the Oak Harbor Rocket wreslters went 12-1 and took the overall team lead with 103.5 points. Lexington was a distant second with 83.5 team points.

Things did not change much after that.

It was Oak Harbor’s third year in the Shelby Sectional and first win. Five wrestlers won individual titles and five others advance to the district tournament.

Touted by Oak Harbor coaches as one of the toughest sectional tournaments in Ohio, the Rockets came up big defeating the field of 11 teams with 253 points.

Winning individual titles for the team were Drew Stone, 125; Jake Cramer, 140; Ian Miller, 145; Konner Witt, 152; and Mike Mallernee, 171. Finishing second for the Rockets were Tyler Hackworth, 119; Alex Bergman, 130; and Zach Sandwisch, heavyweight class. Two others will advance to the district tournament: Zach Bergman, third at 135; and Alec Bowlick, fourth at 103.

PCHS wrestling PC wrestlers headed to Marion for the district tournament are: • Greg Willis, 112, third at sectional • Jared Fleming, 152, second Jonny Bergman will also travel with the team as an alternate for his weight class.

The district wrestling tournament is at Marion Harding this Friday and Saturday.

This past weekend younger wrestlers competed at the junior high district in Bowling Green and five advanced to the OAC State tournament.

Leading the way with second place finishes were Tate Haar, Nick Bergman and Ben Petersen. The two other qualifiers were Ben Genzman third, and Jeremy Balboa, sixth. Another grade school wrestler, Jaret Parker, will advance by taking top four in his district.

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PC bowlers make Districts Port Clinton’s boys qualified for the OHSAA NW District Bowling Tournament for the fourth consecutive year by finishing second in the sectional tournament at Seneca Lanes in Fostoria Friday.

Jared Dunn and Alex Viery led the ’Skins with Dunn rolling games of 244-171-215 for a 630 series and Viery adding 171-225-212 for a 608 series. Sean Black rolled 213-523 series, Jordan Wiewandt rolled 183-519 and Jonny Newton rolled 177-486.

Team games were 887-931-948 for a 2,766 series and 1,107 in six Baker games for a total of 3,873.

Fostoria led the sectional with 4,025. Other teams advancing to the district tournament at Interstate Lanes in Rossford next Saturday were Sandusky Perkins, Willard and Clyde.

Sophomore Ally Williams rolled a 543 series to lead the Port Clinton girls to a third place finish at the OHSAA NW District Sectional Bowling Tournament at Seneca Lanes in Fostoria Saturday. Williams’ games were 178-188-177 as the Redskins bowled team games of 792-802-785 and added a six-game Baker score of 974. The Lady Redskins join the PC varsity boys team as district qualifiers.

Ashley Zoeller rolled a 186 game and 481 series, Morgan Meisler 174-475, Hillary Wertenbach 167-458 and Lacey LaBret 145-422 for the ’Skins.

Defending state champion Eastwood won the sectional with a score of 3,667. Marion Harding was second with 3,372, getting by the PC girls by 19 pins.

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Danbury tops Oak Harbor 48-38

BY JOE MILLER Danbury Varsity Coach The Danbury boys basketball team defeated the Oak Harbor Rockets by a score of 48-38 on Saturday, Feb. 20.

The Lakers outscored the Rockets in the second quarter 19-10 — the major difference in the outcome.

Vincent Manuella led the Lakers with 14 points and four assists on the night. Hunter Stephens had another double-double with 10 points and 10

rebounds, while sophomore Lucas Kennedy pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds for the Lakers. Tyler Boring added 8 points, five blocked shots and three rebounds and Steven Feyedelem contributed 6 points and three assists. In addition to his 11 rebounds, Kennedy added 4 points and Nathan Hartman also tallied 4 points.

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but the players did a good job filling their roles and being successful.”

The Lakers overall record stands at 10-7 and their TAAC mark is 5-5.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Lakers lost on the road to the Maumee Valley Hawks by a score of 57-37.

Manuella led the Laker attack with 13 points and two assists. Stephens tallied 11 points and eight rebounds while Boring contributed 7 points and three rebounds for the Lakers.

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BY J. PATRICK EAKEN The Oak Harbor boys traveled to “The Den” of Sandusky St. Mary’s Central Catholic last Friday night and returned home with a 63-53 victory.

“I was satisfied with the way the kids competed tonight and the way they handled the basketball,” said Oak Harbor’s first-year coach Rob Collier.

Coupled with a non-league 48-38 loss to Danbury on Saturday night, the Rockets are 5-14 overall, 4-9 in the Sandusky Bay Conference. The team has one regular season game remaining Friday night at Margaretta (8-9, 5-8) before the Division II tournament begins.

The Rockets had a slow start, but turned it on the second half outscoring SMCC 38-27 to earn the win.

A slow but steady first quarter saw Oak Harbor take an 11-9 lead, but SMCC came on strong in the second.

“The kids really came out well and communicated on the defensive end. We made sure we rebounded well, and it translated because our defense turned into some offense for us in that third quarter,” Collier continued.

A 15-foot jump shot by SMCC forward Pat Sennish brought the Panthers to within two possessions, 59-53, with 49.4 seconds remaining. But Oak Harbor junior guard Jake Scott hit five of six free throws to put away the game.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

Magruder plans ‘A Day for Me’ The 15th annual “A Day for Me” program, a free women’s health seminar, is 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Magruder Hospital’s Conference Center. Registration for the event begins at noon. Magruder Hospital, the Magruder Hospital Auxiliary and Business and Professional Women’s Club are sponsoring this year’s seminar and chairwoman is Marlene Gulas, a member of Magruder’s Auxiliary.

The theme for this year’s seminar is, “A Sweet Day for You and Me.” The keynote speaker for the event is Wendy Kromer. She is a wedding cake designer; co-author of Martha Stewart’s “Wedding Cakes,” contributing editor of Martha Stewart’s “Wedding

Magazine,” and owner of City Bake Shop in Sandusky. Her presentation is titled “One Baker’s Odyssey,” and it will detail how this Sandusky native, after a decade KROMER of being a Parisbased fashion model, went to New York City and enrolled in the professional pastry and baking program at the Institute of Culinary Education.

The agenda for the day will begin with a light lunch, compliments of the Fulton Street Café, with a brief

welcome. Participants will then be given the opportunity to sit in on three educational break-out sessions.

The break-out presenters are: Dave Moore, Magruder’s director of sports medicine and rehabilitation — Exercise Made Simple; Dr. Keith Seibert, D.C. — Relaxation; and Donna McNemar, owner of CoCo Beans Candy Shop — The Healthy Side of Dr. Gregory Hart, DDS Chocolate.Seating for the seminar is 419-797-2010 • www.catawbadental.com limited. Reservations can be made by 3274 NE Catawba Road • Port Clinton calling 419419-734-3111 734148 Buckeye Blvd., 3131 Port Clinton ext.

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“Unlike some other cancers, colorectal cancer, by following certain guidelines, is quite preventable and is a cancer that can be detected early through screening. This leads to diagnosis of early stages of colorectal cancers and thereby decreases chances of recurrence with high chances of a cure. Prevention and early detection can go a long way toward changing these numbers. When detected early and treated promptly, cancer of the colon and rectum is one of the most treatable and curable forms of the disease,” said Dr. Prithviraj.

Beginning at age 50, men and women who are at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should begin screening. Screening

can result in the detection and removal of colorectal polyps before they become cancerous, as well as the detection of cancer that is at an early stage.

The take-home kits are a basic screen for blood in the stool, which could be a sign of several colorectal health issues. A colonoscopy, which is an outpatient screening procedure, is more widely accepted as the screening that is most effective for early detection of colorectal polyps and cancer.

For information on the colorectal health screening kits, call 419-734-3131, ext. 3363.

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• March 1: Immunization Clinic (including H1N1) 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Women, Infant and Children Clinic 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• March 2: WIC Clinic, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Immunization Satellite Clinic — Oak Harbor (including H1N1) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• March 3: Family Planning Clinic, 12:45 to 4 p.m.

• March 4: Well Child, Sexually Transmitted Disease and Family Planning Clinic, 8 a.m. to noon • March 5: No clinics For home health, call 419-734-6800.

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*Enrolled savers receive the American Saver newsletter which offers information on a wide variety of savings topics and it will introduce you to other Savers who are achieving their financial goals.

Stop smoking Firelands Regional Medical Center will be offering the American Lung Association’s sevin-week “Freedom from Smoking” program beginning Tuesday, March 2. Classes will be at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, from 6 to 7:30 pm.

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BUSINESS

Howard earns e-PRO certification Mary Howard of ReMax LakeShore Realty has successfully completed the e-PRO Technology Certification Program course.

The course is specially designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home. The e-PRO course was recently revised to include segments on social networking and Web 2.0 marketing.

With more than 80 percent of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PROcertified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands

of today’s buyer and seller.

The course certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its innovative design, students are able to com- HOWARD plete the course at their own pace, when and where they want, via any Internet connection. The course is designed to help Realtors stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate

and implement new Internet business models.

“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years,” Howard said.

“A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent.

In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public. It only makes sense to work with a Realtor who is up to speed on today’s technology.”

For information, e-mail mhoward@cros.net or call 419-212-1162.

Cedar Point interviews this weekend SANDUSKY — With Opening Day less than three months away, Cedar Point will be holding open interviews this Friday night and Saturday for summer jobs.

The interviews will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. The interviews will be held at the park’s Breakers Express Hotel, 1201 Cedar Point Drive. Open interviews are also planned for March 26-27 and April 10.

The park will be looking to fill more than 4,500 positions for this summer’s operating season.

Prior to attending the interviews, all applicants need to complete an online application. To apply, visit www.cedarpoint.com and click on “Jobs.”

Available positions include ride operator, food service attendant and merchandise and game associate.

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Cedar Point offers positions starting at $7.30 per hour. Employees under the age of 16 will earn $7.25 per hour. Other employee benefits include low-cost housing for employees who are at least 18 years old and live more than 30 miles from the park, on-site employee cafeteria, free uniform exchange, recreation center and extensive employee activity program. Summer employees are also eligible to enroll in a seasonal health care program.

Cedar Point employees also have free admission to Cedar Point, the Soak City waterpark and the park’s sandy beach.

Cedar Point will be open daily Saturday, May 15, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. The park will then reopen for weekend operations through Sunday, Oct. 31.

For information, call 1-800-668JOBS or visit cedarpoint.com.

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Financial Focus

Time to make retirement plan distributions You may not have the pictures, suntan or souvenirs to show for it, but if you’re at least 70-1/2, you’ve just finished a “vacation.” And that means you’ll have to do some work — on determining how much to take out of your retirement plans this year.

Typically, when you reach 70-1/2, you must start taking withdrawals (“required minimum distributions,” or RMDs) from your traditional IRA or your employersponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b). However, the sharp decline in the financial markets in 2008 led Congress to give you a one-year vacation from taking RMDs in 2009 so that you wouldn’t have to cash out assets whose value had fallen significantly.

But 2009 is over, and so is your RMD vacation. So if you must take distributions this year, you’ll need to do some planning. For starters, you’d probably like to know how much you’d have to withdraw. You can calculate your RMD by dividing the last year’s retirement account balance, as of December 31, by a life expectancy factor, found in the Internal Revenue Service’s Uniform Lifetime Table. Your financial advisor or tax professional can provide you with this figure.

Once you know your RMD, you can then decide whether to take this amount or to withdraw more. Obviously, during your retirement years, one of your key financial goals is to avoid outliving your income, so you may want to try taking the minimum distributions for as long as you can. Also, these distributions are taxable, so the less you take out, the lower your tax bill may be. But if you need the money, won’t you be forced to take more than the minimum amount?

Not necessarily. In addition to your IRA, 401(k) and whatever other accounts might trigger RMDs, what other sources of income do you have? You’ve probably already started taking Social Security, so you can’t change that amount, though you will normally receive cost-of-living adjustments. (In 2010, however, there will be no such adjustment.) Consequently, if you want to avoid taking more than minimum distributions, you will need to look at your investments held outside your RMD-triggering accounts.

First, consider your Roth IRA, if you have one. Unlike a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA is not subject to RMD rules, so your money can potentially keep growing. But if you want to minimize your taxable distributions, you may want to tap into your Roth account.

Next, review your other investments. Specifically, consider your mix of investments. Can you adjust this mix to possibly provide you with enough income to help you avoid exceeding your RMDs? For example, can you add income-producing investments, such as bonds, without depleting your portfolio’s growth potential? Even in retirement, you’ll likely need growth opportunities to help you stay ahead of inflation. You may also want to consider dividend-producing stocks. While you don’t want to take on too much risk in your retirement years, you can find many quality stocks that produce, and even increase, their dividends year after year. (Keep in mind, though, that companies can reduce or eliminate dividends at any time.)

The RMD vacation was nice while it lasted. But now that it’s over, consider taking the steps necessary to provide you with sufficient income today without draining your resources for tomorrow. ~ This article was written by Edward Jones.

Real Estate Transfers Bay Township

Danbury Township

• 2-17-10 Irene E. Polk to Poy Developers, 4495 Darr Hopfinger Road, $1,000.

• 2-16-10 David M. and Debra D. Gegorski to Raymond W. Mathews, 645 Streeter Road, $56,000.

• 2-19-10 Deborah D. Pierce to John R. and Julie R. Cross, 529 Cedar Ave., $290,000.

• 2-17-10 Marilyn Kelley to Harry T. and Tammy W. Phelps, 1457 S. Marblewood, $289,000.

• 2-16-10 Bailwick Co. to Petros Homes, 2040 S. Bailwick Lane, $56,000.

• 2-16-10 Norma Kihlken to Jeremy A. Dress, 6353 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road, $100,000.

Catawba • 2-19-10 Ronald Speck to Thomas W. and Elizabeth A. Rex, 4371 Ledge, $65,000.

• 2-17-10 Lost Lake Development, to Thomas L. and Debra A. Delp, 1126 N. Catawba Drive, $75,900.

• 2-16-10 Gene and Eleanor B. Probasco to Jacqueline B. Kochalski, 2943 N. Island Circle, $825,000.

Marblehead Corp.

• 2-16-10 The Old Fort Banking Company to Marjorie L. Armstrong, 810 E. Main St., $299,900.

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          

                                         

 

•   •  •  •  •  •  •    

  

 

 

 

                    

                  

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               

               

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

      

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A Design, Build & Manage Company

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Custom Homes - Green Certified Builder - Insured General Contracting - Home Improvements - Pole Barns

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Unilliance Inc. Excavation Contractor

Meeting your insurance needs in:

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Roads - Ponds - Ditch Cleaning Harry Mylander Four Mile House Road Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449

419-898-4438

www.thebeacon.net Manufactured Homes MFG’D HOMES for sale in nice Lakeside-area park with marina. Contact park owner at 419-798-5103 or visit www.northshoreestatesandmarina.com

CLASSIFIED

Thursday, February 25, 2010 6B

2 HOMES for rent 1 furn, 2-3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, Catawba $500-$600/mo + deposit, non-smoking.

419-886-0211 or 440-668-0021

Annoucements

QUEEN PILLOWTOP mattress set $150 new in wrapper, can deliver 419-707-2954

Services

Pets

BANKRUPTCY for a fresh start call Tom Connolly, attorney 419-898-2889

Miscellaneous For Sale

AMAZON PARROT with large cage. Approximate value $1,700, asking $750, make offer 419-732-1476

Storage Spaces

Furniture

$PAYING CASH$ Cars, any condition, scrap and batteries. Clem’s Rt 53 734-2772

M&T PAINTING Interior and exterior. Book your exterior now. Free estimates. 419-7976149 or 419-699-1559 Wanted:

CATAWBA MINI STORAGE

100% LEATHER 5 piece living room set. new in crate, worth $2800, must sell $790 419-897-9062

CAR IN­SURANCE SR 22 fill­ings - DUI Bonds month­ly pay plan Call 734-2050

Place Your Classified Ad With US! Call Charlene 419-732-1500

Houses for Rent

(Your Extra Room) Muggy Road, Catawba 797-6303 or 656-5263.

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS: Tube type radios, Hi-Fi, stereo, test equipment, amplifiers, speakers, etc. 419-798-9168

National and Regional Classified ADOPTION ADOPTION - A LOVING ALTERNATIVE TO UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. You choose the family for your child. Receive pictures/ info of waiting/ approved couples. Living expense assistance. 1-866236-7638 INSURANCE AFFORDABLE HEALTH PLANS. Dr’s, Prescriptions, Out Patient, Hospital, Intensive Care, Surgery, Medical, Dental/Vision, Disability Care. >From $125 Month 1-800971-7017 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY/ MISCELLANEOUS ALL CASH VENDING! Be Your Own Boss! Includes 25 Local Machines and Candy for $9,995. 1-800-807-6486 ARTICLES

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Affordable. Building lot in 2 bd./2 ba. Close to pool Catawba Bay, Marina, Pool, Private Patio/2 Car Garage Clubhouse, Walking Trails Clubhouse, Fitness Center Build Your Own Home Golf, $224,900.00 $59,900.00 Call Glenna or Ted Call Glenna or Ted

810 E. Main L2C—Lakefront luxury condo 2100 sq. feet on 2nd floor via elevator, with panoramic unobstructed view. Priced way below market value. Granite, marble, gas fireplace, pool, beach, heated garage, clubhouse and close to downtown Marblehead. Howardhanna. com/20100250 $299,900 KARMEN LUCAS 419-6569188

812 E. Main L3D—Lakefront luxury Condominium with a spectacular view! This unfinished unit with pool, clubhouse and 2 car heated garage, awaits your personal touch! Make it yours today!

Howardhanna.com/2010358 245,000 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

3845 Ridge Dr. Catawba— Beautiful 4BR/3BA home in gated community. Built in 2005 home has maple hardwood wide plank floors with cherry stain and gourmet kitchen. Master Retreat is on 1st fl. w/two walk in closets and private sitting room. 2 Car attached garage plus an additional 3 car detached garage/workshop. Howardhanna.com/803731 $699,000 MARK HARTLINE 419-3419999

6485 E. Harbor Rd #8 Marblehead—Waterfront home with 75’ of dockage at your door! Multi-level decking with a 38x12 top deck, jet skit lift and gorgeous views of East Harbor. Open living areas and beautiful 21x11 sun room. Minutes to Lake Erie and Islands! Howardhanna.com/904582 $169,900 CHERYL HETRICK 419-2020144

1570 Starboard Catawba—54 ft dock at your door + winter storage on site. Affordable year round or vacation waterfront living. Own the land and dock. Deep water canal. Spacious floor plan with 3 season room and deck.

Howardhanna.com/906467 $149,900 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

3300 Stonehouse Catawba—CIC condo overlooks spacious lawn and unobstructed Lake Erie views, one-of-a-kind floor plan including 3 large BR, 2.5BA, 2 car attached garage. Updated baths and kitchen featuring Sub Zero refrig, built-in icemaker. Floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Membership needed to enjoy amenities of CIC. Howardhanna.com/906004 $349,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579

302 E Sixth St. Port Clinton—Well maintained home with beautiful original wide oak trim throughout. Conveniently located on large corner lot near school and hospital. Move in ready. Money Back Guarantee! Howardhanna.com/902036 $89,900 SUE PIACENTINO 419-3414945

520 E Tenth St. Port Clinton— Charming ranch on a quiet culde-sac and near High School and Hospital. Low maintenance brick home with new roof, landscaping, fenced-in back yard, newer windows all on about a third acre. Well maintained with hardwood floors and dining room. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Howard hanna. com/901400 $139,000 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579

6485 E. Harbor Road #46— Waterfront home with gorgeous views and steps away from dockage! Beautiful open décor with many upgrades.

New stainless steel appliances, flooring, window treatments, carpet, countertops, French doors and blinds, all in 2009 New windows in sunroom 2007. Howardhanna.com/20100145 $215,000 CHERYL HETRICK 419-2020144

187 Hidden Beach Dr. Marblehead—Ranch home with 2 bedroom apartment above garage. Close to marinas for easy access dockage. Located on a quiet street between SR 163 and Northshore Blvd.

There’s room for a family or two! Howardhanna. com/906278 $129,900 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

1789 Windward Catawba— 2BR, 2BA waterfront condo at Come Sail Away on Catawba Island. 2nd floor unit with deck overlooking West Harbor and your own 30’ dock. Social marina community features a great pool w/ bathhouse & hot tub. A lifetime of memories with family and friends! Howardhanna. com/900189 $177,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-3411579

2043 Bristol Marblehead— Exceptional 3 bed 3 bath waterfront home in Danbury Cove with exquisite interior detailing. 70 ft dockage at your door with views of Sandusky Bay. Money Back Guarantee!

Howardhanna.com/904233 $499,000 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144

4448 Cliff Rd Catawba—Enjoy views of Lake Erie. Many new upgrades throughout home including custom cherry kitchen cabinetry with Brazilian granite, hardwood floors, designer frieze carpet and one of a kind Italian marble bath.

1st and 2nd floor screened porch.

Gated community with beaches and parks.

Howardhanna.com/903524 $974,900 MARSHA WARNIKE 419-681-5001

203 N. Bass Circle Marblehead—Spacious manufactured home just across the street from Bass Haven Marina. A nice, quiet neighborhood centrally located to all area attractions and destinations. Includes carport/covered patio and large storage shed. An affordable getaway or year round residence. Howardhanna.com/20100209 $29,500 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

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2030 N. Nan Marblehead— Unique custom Riverbend Timber built oak and tile flooring 100’ dock at your back door. Gas fireplace in living area and master bedroom, cupola, 2 wooden decks, cedar roof, canal 42’ wide.

Howardhanna. com/20100896 $385,000 SARA WILLIAMS 419-3070499

9850 E. Bayshore Rd. Marblehead—Completely updated cottage—simply charming – comes with use of boat dock too! Dockage on the bay, just down the street. 1000 sq. FT. 2BR/1BA, patio in back. Recently rewired, re-plumbed, dry-walled and more! Howardhanna.com/20100965 $119,000 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

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Community features marina, clubhouse, pool, ponds, streams, walking trail. Howardhanna.com/20100950 $59,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579 4399 E. Forest Glen Johnson’s Island—Exclusive 1/3-acre waterfront lot with dock (two 45 ft slips) in protected Quarry basin. Lake and Sandusky Bay are accessed right here. Minutes to school, downtown, lighthouse and ferry service to Islands. Build your home here! Howardhanna.com/901316 $165,000 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

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