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Local market sees ups, downs By JOHN SCHAFFNER Publisher The local housing market is displaying signs of regaining its footing following the economic downturn suffered here the past four years. Home sales improved significantly in the Firelands area, which includes Ottawa, Erie and Huron counties. Unit sales increased by 13.1 percent in 2011 compared to the first three months of 2010. However,

the average per home price fell by nearly $7,500 during the same period. Combining those numbers and the total dollar volume of homes sold, the Firelands area increased 5 percent. Sales may be accelerating the closer we get to spring and summer. For March alone, the unit sales number increased 20.2 percent locally and the average sale price dropped by only 3.1 percent. Combine those numbers

and you show a healthy increase of 16.4 percent in dollar volume in March 2011 compared to the same period last year. Of the 19 Multiple Listing Service areas surveyed in Ohio, the Firelands area was one of only four to show increases from March 2010 and one of only five MLS areas in Ohio to show an increase in dollar volume for the entire first quarter. “It’s been quite an interest-

ing marketplace for the past few years ... as we began to experience a significant slowdown in sales activity in late 2007 that accelerated during the Great Recession beginning in 2008,” said Meg Hudson, president of the Ohio Association of Realtors. “The fact that our sales have held relatively steady this year in comparison to activity levels when the $6,500 tax credit was in full effect is a real positive and clear indica-

Learning ways to save

Tips for saving • Keep your coupons in the car. Once you’re done clipping for the week, throw them in the trunk. That way even if you forget to bring them into the store, you don’t have far to go. • Stack manufacturers’ coupons with store sales, coupons and rewards for the most savings.

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More than 20 people gathered last week at the Ida Rupp Public Library to learn how save money.

Joe Daugirdas offers tips, tricks to cut the cost of almost anything By ANGIE ADAIR ZAM Editor More than 20 people gathered at Ida Rupp Library last week to learn how to save. Joe Daugirdas, aka Joe “The Coupon Guy,” was on hand to share his years of price-slashing experience and challenged the guests to take a look at their spending and see what changes after hearing his suggestions. He started by showing off some his more impressive grocery receipts — 92, 98, even 100 percent off. Daugirdas said in one year alone, he saved $4,500 in coupons and $3,000 in rebates. That kind of savings has allowed the husband and full-time information technology manager to travel and, just recently, to donate 370 pounds to a Cleveland food bank.

• If the UPC code on a manufacturers’ coupon starts with 5, it will double; if it starts with 9, it will not (depending on store policy). • Store coupon policies change often. Keep up on the latest for the most effective planning. • Generic or store brand is not always cheaper. Do the math. • Have the kids help. Getting the kids involved teaches them about the value of hard work. Sharing the savings keeps them motivated.

tion of the desire among many throughout the Buckeye State of attaining home ownership.” More good news comes from Donna Schoonmaker, a Realtor with Howard Hanna who is also President of the Firelands Area Board of Realtors. “April sales have been brisk over all the Firelands counties. Summer homes have also been very active, despite the weather. We look for high activity to continue.”

He said his decision to buy something hinges on a few key questions: Is it at least half off? Do I have a coupon? With a combination of techniques, he saves on groceries vacations and at least 90 percent on toiletries. “Whatever works for you,” Daugirdas said. “You don’t have to go as crazy as I am.” Daugirdas said he clips every coupon he sees and keeps the massive collection organized by category. Then, he goes through the circulars for his favorite stores, checks out those stores rewards opportunities and matches up with his coupons, all in two or three hours a week. To start competing with The Coupon

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Mayor Debbie Tester and Superintendent Patrick Adkins were recently notified by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) that their joint appliInside cation for funding for the preparaBuilding contracts tion of a School awarded for Travel Plan for the Port Clinton Bataan MemoMiddle School rial Elementary PAGE 5B school site as well as the new Port Clinton Middle School site has been approved for funding. The application was submitted in the fall of 2010. The School Travel Plan will analyze the infrastructure available to students who live within a 1-mile and 2-mile radius of the school sites. Deficiencies that are identified in the School Travel Plan can then be corrected through infrastructure grant application under the Safe Routes to School grant program funded by ODOT. Port Clinton and the City Schools have selected DGL Consulting Engineers from Maumee to prepare the School Travel Plan. A total of eight consultants were considered. The total cost associated with the plan preparation is $12,000 that will be divided equally by the city and the schools. ODOT will provide $2,000 toward the cost of the plan as well as an engineering consultant who will provide expertise in resolving the infrastructure issues. The School Travel Plan must be completed by mid-summer and approved by ODOT if an application for infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks is to be submitted in the fall of 2011. According to Adkins, the timing of this award could not have come at a better time as the school system begins construction activities on two new school buildings.

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Plenty of events to choose from this weekend What a big weekend of activity we have in these parts this weekend! First is the annual Catawba Island Boat Show sponsored by Lake Erie Marine Trades Association and Catawba Island Club all weekend long at CIC. Next, we have a big Chili Cookoff weekend at the Knoll Crest (Bassett’s) Shopping Center that will also include a “Trunk Sale”

where folks will be selling stuff out in the parking lot. The event is a weekend-long fundraiser for the local child advocacy groups CASA and Joyful Connections. The second annual Live Here, Buy Here Taste of Ottawa County Expo will be 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the County Fairgrounds on Ohio 163 between Port Clinton and Oak

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Ron Ninke, of Oak Harbor, is our “Find Wylie” winner this week. Ron found our friendly fish in the ad for First National Bank on page 6A in last week’s Beacon. Ron wins a $20 gift card from Friendship Food Stores. We’ll be

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when she noticed a man with holes in his shoes and no socks. “Mommy, won’t his feet get cold?” Then she added, “He can have my socks.” Ohio Kiwanis has followed Hannah’s lead and has begun a program called “Hannah’s Socks.” The Port Clinton Kiwanis

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The 25th annual Red Cross Golf Scramble was recently held at Get your computer cleaned up and straightened out. the Oak Harbor Golf Club. Top Virus/Malware Scan/Removal • Clean out dust golfers of the day were the team Remove unnecessary programs of Larry St. Clair, Don St. Clair, t Jus00 Answer any questions • And more Doug St. Clair and Jim Ford. $ 9 Present this ad at time of service. 5 Runners up were Paul DackerTravel, parts and sales tax extra. Expires 12/31/11 mann, William Dackermannn, Kent Felbinger and Tim Belden. We salute Lenny Appelhans Create Your Kitchen or Dream Bath! for golfing in all 25 scrambles and would like to acknowledge J&J Countertops the members of the original golf offers a huge selection of Corian colors & committee — Todd Bickley, Mike customization. Quality fabrication and Drusbacky, Jim Greer and Walt installation guaranteed. Fast & Affordable! Wehenkel. Special thanks goes out to our Please call 419-205-3284 top sponsor — Materion of Elfor additional information or to more; Eagle Sponsor — Lafarge The winners of the 25th annual American Red Cross Golf Scramble were Larry St. set up a measurement appointment. Aggregates, Marblehead Plant; Clair, Jim Ford, Doug St. Clair and Don St. Clair. Birdie Sponsors — Allied Waste, Lake Erie Business Park, Magruder Hospital, NOMS Healthcare, red, white & brew — Elmore and WSOS Community Action. We’d like to thank Jeffers Crane Service, Oregon, for our aerial drop and Port Clinton Ford for underwriting our hole-in-one contest. Hole sponsors for the event: Allen Township Trustees, Allen-Clay Joint Fire District, Sheriff Bob Bratton and staff, Captain Hook Fishing Charters, Data Solutions, Unlike other chores that pile up in the driveway, clutter Edgewood Manor, Fenner Dunlop, First Federal Bank the garage or run wild in the front yard, your financial — Genoa, Genoa Bank, Genoa Motors, Graymont Dosituation is a little less obvious. That’s why it’s so important lime — OH, Gundlach Sheet Metal Works, Mike & Mark to take advantage of our complimentary financial review Hablitzel DDS, Hartung Title, Congresswoman Marcy at least once a year. Kaptur, Carl and Mary Anne Koebel, Mercy Lifeflight, Marblehead Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, McCarthy’s Pub and Restaurant, Gary and Carrie Mortus, We will discuss the different strategies available to help State Rep. Dennis Murray, National Bank of Oak Harbor, put your finances in line with both your short- and longNiedecker, Leveck & Crosser Funeral Homes, Northern term goals. Manufacturing, OE Meyer Co., Oak Harbor Rotary Club, Ohio TELCOM, Ottawa Residential Services, Our Guest To schedule your complimentary financial review, call Inn, Poggemeyer Design Group, Chris Redfern, St. Joor visit today. seph Church, Jim and Molly Sass, Soderberg and Brenner Oak Harbor Easter Egg Hunt CPAs, Mark and Julie Stahl, Starcher Enterprises, Toledo Gary J Coon, CFP® Frank I Leone, AAMS® The Easter Egg Hunt has been a tradition in Oak Harbor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Area UAW CAP Council. for more than 60 years. The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of The committee would like to thank not only the full slate Commerce held the annual event this year (weather clear126 East Second Street 2870 E Harbor Rd of 36 teams registered for the day, but also the community ing just in time) on the lawn of Adolphus Kraemer Park. Port Clinton, OH 43452 Port Clinton, OH 43452 419-732-3128 419-732-6570 for its very generous support of this landmark scramble. More than 250 “egg-cited” children found their eggs and The true winners of the day were those served by the pro- received numbers for their special candy bags located at www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC grams and services of our local American Red Cross. the downtown businesses. There were 25 “Golden Eggs” 25th annual golf committee in the hunt, and those who had the lucky number received Dan Almendinger, Dave Baldwin, a special gift basket provided by the businesses listed beChuck Benes, Mike Drusbacky, Carl Koebel, low. Once again, a community and volunteers working Gary Mortus, Jim Sass, Mark Stahl together have brought family and friends into our village for a day of fun. Thank you to the following individuals and companies: 2010-2011 Apple Festival Royalty Court & Families, Amy Lutman — Royalty Coordinator; Bolte Insurance Agency; Boy Scout Troop No. 316; Buehler Excavating; Class A Studio of Dance; Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union; Community Markets; Cory Sandwisch; Curiosity Shoppe; Curves; Debi Heiks; Denny’s Gulf Service; Dr. Laub and Associates; Drown’s Dairy; Druckenmiller Agency; Edward Jones — Jeff Chio; Habitat for HumanKarlynn Beerman, Patient Services Coordinator ity of Ottawa Co.; Harry, Charlotte, Tom, Lisa and Paul Striker; Jim Phillips Excavating; Liberty Tax Service; Marco’s Pizza; Mayor Fred Conley; McDonalds; Moore Orchards; National Bank of Ohio; Nationwide Insurance; Oak Harbor Hardware Store, Oak Harbor Police Dept., Oak Harbor Streets Dept.; Oak Harbor Veterinary Alzheimer’s Support Group Diabetes Education instructional Hospital; Pastor Bill Blue/Shoreline Church; Portage Fire 2nd Monday each month 9am classes presented by our Dietitian District & Firefighters; Priesman Printery; Radiant WinConference Center 419-734-3131 and a Registered Nurse for diabetic Yoga ext. 3363 for more information individuals and their families. dows and Remodeling; Rick Spangler; RVI; Spangler MoTuesdays 6:30pm Conference Center Physician referral needed. Call for $10/week or $8/week if paid monthly tors; Sprouse Insurance; St. Bonore Financial; Subway; Multiple Sclerosis Support Group times and dates. 419-734-3131 ext. 419-635-2337 The Cure; The Village of Oak Harbor; Thrivent Financial 1st Tuesday each month 6:30pm3544 for Lutherans; Tom Knoop; Valerie Winterfield; Varga 8pm Conference Center For more Aquatic Exercise Program at Lake Custom Concrete; and Wild Wings. information 419-797-4540 American Red Cross Classes Erie Sportsmedicine Chairwoman Debi Heiks 419-734-1100 $30/month - 3 times per week for Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce th

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May 2011

Wellness Programs

4 weeks Release from Dr. required 419-734-3131 ext. 3475

16 Adult CPR 6pm 18th First Aid 6pm

Strength Training Conference Center Tue & Thu 5:30pm $4 per class 419-734-3131 ext. 3363

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Tai Chi 6-week series Conference Center The following Mondays at 5:30pm: May 2, 16, 23 and June 6, 13, 20 $4 per class or $20 total if paid up front 419-734-3131 ext. 3363

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Monthly Luncheon Monday, May 16th Noon Conf. Ctr. Dave Moore, Exercise After Joint Replacement $6 for lunch RSVP to 419-732-4061 by noon Fri 5/13/11 Stress Reduction & Relaxation Dr. Keith Seibert Mondays 7:30-9pm May 16-June 27 No charge Conf. Ctr. 419-732-4061 to sign up Medical Notebook Program June 9th & 10th Conf. Ctr. 11am to 1:30pm $10 covers lunch both days RSVP 419-732-4061 Tobacco Cessation for Adults 6-8 week program $75 per person Groups of 5-10 people – For questions or to sign up call 419-7343131 ext. 3461 Each month Magruder Hospital will publish a list of screenings, programs and special events, which the public is welcome to attend. Please note that certain events require appointments or physician referrals in order to attend. Thank you for your support of Magruder Hospital.

Health Screenings

Cancer Support Group 4th Wed. each month 12:30pm Conference Center complimentary light lunch provided 419-734-3131 ext. 3370 National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Groups Family Support Group 1st Tuesday 6-8pm Peer to Peer Support Group 3rd Friday 6:30-8pm For more information 419-732-6264 Diabetic Support Group 2nd Thur. each month from Noon – 1pm Conference Center 419-734-3131 ext. 3544 Grief Support Group Sponsored by Stein Hospice & Crosser Funeral Homes Magruder Conference Center 3rd Thursday each month 5:30pm 419-732-3141 for more information Chronic Pain Support Group 2nd Thur each month 6pm Conference Center 419-271-3915 for more information

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Annual Health Screen Saturday, May 7th 6:30am to 11:30am Appointments required Leave name & phone number 419734-3131 ext. 3505 Fast for 12 hrs. prior to appt. time $38 Health Screening: Cholesterol (Total/LDL/HDL/Triglycerides) Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening $16 2nd Thursday each month in the Magruder Lab 419-734-3131 Ext. 3420 for appointments Free HIV Testing Provided by the AIDS Resource Center Ohio 2nd Friday each month 1-3pm 1South Clinic Area Room 133 For more information call 1-419-241-9444 ext. 413 Free Skin Cancer Screenings May 12th 4-7pm at Magruder Appointment required 419-734-3131 ext. 3671 June 4th 9-Noon Oak Harbor High School – Relay for Life First come first served

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Auxiliary Events

JoAnn Englebeck

Auxiliary Breakfast Mon. May 23rd 9am Conference Center for members or anyone interested in the Auxiliary RSVP to 419-734-3131 ext. 3140

Died April 25, 2011 JoAnn Englebeck, 81, of Port Clinton, passed away Monday, April 25, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. Arrangements are pending at Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton.

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As a citizen of Ottawa County, I could not be more proud of our county Sheriff ’s Department, the honorable Sheriff Bratton, and our local law enforcement departments. If you take a minute to reflect on the horrible, unimaginable tragedies we have encountered in our county even within the past year, and what these brave and noble officers have had to witness and process, and attempt to move on from, it is amazing that they continue to do their jobs every day. We should all give every officer the utmost respect and appreciation because I know most of us could not deal with a fraction of what they do every day; let alone some of the horrific crimes and accidents that have happened lately. Just try to remember that if you need help, or your family needs help, these are the men and women who will race to your aid no matter how difficult or dangerous it might be for them. Some of you have an issue with authority and want to give these officers a hard time. You need to let that go and turn that attitude into respect because these folks are taking a beating every day they walk out of their house trying to do the best they can do to protect and serve YOU. I appreciate them so much for the all they do and I really hope you do too. Debbie Paul, Oak Harbor

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Died April 22, 2011 William Gecsi, 97, of Catawba Island, died Friday, April 22. Arrangements are pending at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton.

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AROUND OTTAWA COUNTY

Murray’s Town Hall meeting to focus on state budget impact State Rep. Dennis Murray (D-Sandusky) will host a Town Hall Meeting at the Port Clinton City Hall, City Council Chambers, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 2. Murray continues his effort to hear the concerns and perspectives of the people he represents while focusing attention on local issues. The Governor’s proposed budget would cut more than 50 percent of state support to local governments, including Erie and Ottawa counties, municipalities and townships. Ottawa County governments (excluding schools and libraries) will receive approximately $1.8 million from the state’s local government fund this year under the last state budget. Under Gov. Kasich’s proposal, that will drop to about $1.3 million in 2012 and will be reduced to under $750,000 in 2013. These cuts are in addition to other cuts in the form of reduced tangible personal property and utility tax reimbursement. The County’s Jobs & Family Services Department will also see other funding eliminated for services that are still required, further compounding the problem. “Local government leaders are consistently telling me that over the last several years they have cut all of the excess from their budgets, they have done all they can to increase efficiency,” said Murray. “The deep cuts that will result from this budget will make our communities less safe and make it harder for Ohio to attract both

Town Hall Meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 2, in City Council Chambers, Port Clinton City Hall people and businesses.” The Governor has called for deep cuts in funding for local schools. The Port Clinton City School District, for example, will see about $1.8 million less state money in 2012 compared to 2011 and over $1.9 million less in 2013 compared to 2011. The total biennial loss to public schools in Ottawa County under Governor Kasich’s proposal is over $10 million. “Public schools officials are dismayed that the Governor has been saying that he has proposed to increase funding for schools when they will in fact be taking drastic cuts,” said Murray. “We will lose the progress we have made in making Ohio school funding more constitutional and will increase reliance on local property taxes at a time when I am not convinced people can afford and will support such increases.” Ottawa County Commissioner Jim Sass, Port Clinton City Auditor Larry Hartlaub and Port Clinton City Schools Treasurer Jeff Dornbusch will be Murray’s guests to discuss the direct impact of the State’s budget on the county, city and schools.

Foreclosure assistance available through WSOS Residents in Seneca and Ottawa counties who may be behind in their mortgage payments can find assistance at WSOS Community Action Commission. This help is free to income-eligible residents and comes through the Community Housing Improvement Program administered by WSOS. A certified housing counseling specialist will help walk you through the things you need to do. The specialist may also offer help restoring credit and other financial matters.

Other resources include programs such as Restoring Stability (www.restoringstability.org); Save the Dream (www.savethedreamohio.gov); The Making Home Affordable Program (www.makinghomeaffordable.gov) and Avoiding Foreclosure (www.hud.gov/foreclosure/index.cfm). Those who may be three months or less behind in mortgage payments, call 419639-2802 or 1-800-775-9767 and ask for the CHIP Program. No fees or repayment is required. For information on WSOS, visit www.wsos.org.

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Downtown group plans Community Clean-up Day Oak Harbor’s downtown committee, in cooperation with the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, will be coordinating an inaugural Community Cleanup Day. It will be held 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21. Community Markets will be supplying the trash bags and Dumpster for this project.

Church groups, youth groups, service organizations or individuals who would like to participate can call the chamber office at 419-898-0479 to sign up. The downtown area will be divided into sections and each group will be responsible for a specific portion.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection May 7th, 2011

COLLECTION INFORMATION: Last name A thru M (9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) Last name N thru Z (10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m) Includes all Bellevue & Fostoria residents. No businesses or institutions.

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Ottawa Co. Fairgrounds W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor

Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, N. Parking Lot 712 North St., Fremont

Seneca Co. Ag Service Center 3140 S. St. Rt. 100, Tiffin

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Latex & oil based paint, sealers, primers and coatings, spray aerosol cans - Any paint can that is completely dry can be disposed of in your regular trash, if lid is removed.

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Household pesticides (bug & rodent killers), Herbicides (weed killers), Insecticides (bug killers), Fungicides (mold killers)

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Varnish, polyurethane and shellacs, wood stains, primers and strippers, paint thinner, turpentine, kerosene & lighter fluid

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Household cleaners (oven & drain cleaner, & muriatic acid)

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Household batteries, fluorescent bulbs & compact fluorescent bulbs

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Fluids will be accepted in 5 gallon containers or smaller including automotive fluids, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, etc.

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Mercury - solids & liquids, & thermostats - Exchange your mercury thermometer for a free digital thermometer. Limit one per household. Place thermometer in double plastic sandwich bags for transporting.

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NO construction materials (shingles) or asbestos materials Fluids will not be accepted in containers larger than 5 gallons.

If any household hazardous waste container is completely dry and empty, it is safe to throw away in your regular trash. Questions? Call toll free at 1-888-850-7224 or visit our website at www.recycleoss.org for more information.

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Port Clinton Police K9 Fund will be hosting a Casino Bus Trip Fundraiser on Sunday, May 22. The proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to purchase a new police service dog and provide training for the department’s newest K9 Handler, Officer Josh Nelson. Police Service Dog Kazan retired in January and various fundraisers are being held to purchase his replacement. The bus will be departing the City Hall parking lot promptly at 10 a.m. for Greektown Casino in Detroit, returning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40, which includes the bus ride and a $20 voucher to be used at Greektown Casino. Tickets can be purchased at Perfect Color Hair and Tan, 419-732-8255, by calling Roseann Hickman at 419-308-4690 or contacting her by email at roseann@ cros.net. Please bring any drinks or snacks you would like on the bus trip. There will be various raffles and prizes on the bus.

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camp experience to 21 applicants. At Camp NEOSA, the camper will experience many activities that are geared toward assisting the development of their physical, social and spiritual needs. To meet these needs, the camp is aimed at helping learn and develop good health habits in cleanliness, proper rest, balanced diet and exercise. Camp NEOSA also provides an opportunity for each camper to contribute to and receive from a group living experience, help with making their own decisions, participate in activities that stimulate creativity and experience an atmosphere

that fosters independence. Camp NEOSA is located on a 200acre peninsula on 1,000-acre Leeville Lake in Carrolton. The nature surroundings contribute to the spiritual, educational, social and recreational needs of every camper and camp days are filled with hiking, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, sports and drama activities. If interested in applying or for information, contact Maureen Saponari at The Salvation Army-Port Clinton Service Center at 419-732-ARMY. Registrations will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

OTTAWA, SANDUSKY, SENECA JOIN SOLID WASTE DISTRICT

Collection coming up for household hazardous waste The Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca Joint Solid Waste District will be sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, May 7. The collections will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. Collection times are 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for those with last names beginning with A through M, 10:30 a.m. to noon for those N through Z. In Ottawa County, materials will be accepted at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds on W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor. Residents are asked not to smoke and to stay in their vehicles while they are being unloaded at the collection. The following paint and related products will be accepted during the collection in containers no larger than 5 gallons: • Latex and oil-based paints, sealers, primers, coatings and spray paint aerosol cans • Household pesticides (bug and rodent killers), Herbicides (weed killers), • Insecticides (bug killers), fungi-

cides (mold killers) • Varnish, polyurethane and shellacs, wood stains, primers and strippers, paint thinner, turpentine, kerosene and lighter fluid • Household cleaners (oven and drain cleaner and muriatic acid) • Hand-held propane cylinders • Household batteries • Automotive fluids including antifreeze and motor oil • Fluorescent bulbs and compact fluorescent bulbs • Mercury — solids, liquids and thermostats No construction materials (shingles) or asbestos materials will be accepted. Any paint or household hazardous waste container that is completely dry and empty can be disposed of in your regular trash if lid is removed. This is a household collection only. Materials from businesses or institutions will not be accepted. Also note that any paint can that is completely dry can be disposed of in your regular trash, if the lid is removed.

As a part of this collection, you may bring your old mercury fever thermometer to the collection site and exchange it for a new digital thermometer while the District’s supply lasts. Remember to place your mercury thermometer in a double Ziploc plastic bag when you bring the thermometer to the site. Mercury is a danger in the household if a thermometer breaks, because mercury vaporizes at room temperature (70 F). Breathing this vapor can damage the brain, liver and kidneys. If there is ever a mercury spill in the home contact your local fire department for information on how to handle the spill. Questions may be directed to Jamie Coleman at the OSS Joint Solid Waste District Office at 419-334-7222 or toll free 1-888-850-7224. For general recycling information, District recycling collections or sponsored events view the OSS Solid Waste District’s website or search: Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Green Recycling Scene to become a fan of the District’s Facebook page.

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The Salvation Army-Port Clinton Service Center is accepting 21 applications for Camp NEOSA. Camp dates are early again this year — June 17-22. The camp program is provided to the first 21 children ages 6-12 who register. A $25 registration fee will be charged this year. Transportation is provided. Camp NEOSA is one of the many programs offered by the Port Clinton Service Center. This program is made possible by funding through local contributions from residents and businesses. Due to the generous funding, we are able to offer a weeklong

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Catawba Island Club will once again be the host site for this annual run and walk fundraiser for Ottawa County Habitat for Humanity. This event is of course open to the public and any runners or just casual walkers will get to enjoy the beautiful scenic course, which is highlighted by the rolling Cliff road lakefront views. The race committee of Jim Wildman, Holly Geary, Michael and Ginger Schenk, Tyson Smith and David Kruse are now veterans at making sure this event goes off without a hitch. Even with last year’s storm warnings, Tyson Smith of the CIC Fitness Center kept his cool and we still had over 200 Over the past 16 years this event has raised more than $270,000 and the goal this year is to

raise $22,000 in order to help a local family move into a house. Ottawa County Habitat has helped raise 42 roofs between local needs and helping others across the country. The event features a 5-mile run option, 3-mile run option, 3-mile walk and a ½ mile kid’s fun run. The 5-mile run kicks off at 9 a.m. with the 3-mile to follow. The headquarters for this event is the CIC Fitness Center. For information on the run/walk, call 419-797-4424 or 419-797-0603 or register online at www.cicrunwalk. org. Applications are available at CIC, the Port Clinton Chamber office, National Bank of Oak Harbor and Mary’s Blossom. The committee is hoping to see more than 300 par-

ticipants this year and is still taking corporate or business sponsors for the shirts every runner and walker will receive. In addition each runnerwalker will receive a gift bag. This is a amily event with many mom’s pushing strollers and holding their children’s hands across the finish line. At the end of the race there is steel drum music by the Calypso Gypsies who have played for this event for more than 12 years now, cookies, fresh fruit, pasta and cold beverages. The awards ceremony is always fun and spirited. “Bring the whole family as it is a great day to get outside and enjoy the blessings of our area and help a local family achieve their dream,” said CIC General Manager Michael Schenk.

Ash Tree Removal program extended Assistance to remove ash trees from private property just got a little easier with the extension and expansion of the removal program funded by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, and operated by WSOS Community Action Commission. Widespread infestation of the ash borer has left many homeowners in Northwest Ohio, facing unexpected and cost-prohibitive expenses of dead ash tree removal. This program can assist these homeowners. The Western Lake Erie Basin Residential Ash Tree Removal Program, provided through the efforts of U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, will assist in the removal of up to two trees per property owner who has property in Lucas, Wood, Sandusky, Ottawa, or Seneca counties. Applications are due on or before June 3 and are available at any public library; all township, village and city offices; county offices of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and the Ohio State University Extension Offices. They are also online at the WSOS and Sandusky River Watershed Coalition websites. The program requires that households with incomes less than 300 percent of the federal poverty guideline must provide 35 percent of the cost of the tree removal. Those households over the 300 percent poverty guideline must pay 50 percent of the cost of the tree removal. The income guideline means that annual incomes must be no more than $32,670 for a single-person household and up to $89,970 for a six-person household. Residents will be asked to provide proof of income. The homeowner may choose to pay the 35 or 50 percent in cash match by paying tree removal only or a combination of stump grinding and tree removal. In addition, the tree must be an ash tree and must pose a threat to a structure or play area. International Society of Certified Arborist will be used for tree removals. Applications and information are available by calling Cindy Brookes at 419-334-5016 or by visiting twww. wsos.org or www.sanduskyriver.org.

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Stein Hospice is holding a special Caregiver Day event this from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the office in the Sutton Center off Buckeye Boulevard in Port Clinton. There will be a presentation by an estate planning and elder law attorney as well as a talk by Marian Blevins, whose husband had Alzheimer’s. Refreshments and door prizes will also be offered. The event is free, but registration is required by contacting Ann Davis at 1-800-6255269 or adavis@steinhospice.org. American Legion Post 113 on Sand Road east of Port Clinton is now open to the public with burgers, brats and fresh-cut french fries. They also have delicious onion rings. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 8 p.m. nnn

There are still a few openings for the 2011 United Way Golf Invitational held at Catawba Island Club on Friday, April 29. An 11:30 a.m. shotgun start gets everything under way at $125 per golfer. To register, call MJ Siewert at 419-734-6645 or e-mail her at mj.siewert@unitedwayottawacounty.org. nnn

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Last week, I got some interesting phone calls about an item in this column. It appears I was speaking of the Sweetheart Swing dance at Immaculate Conception Church. I stated that they were “hosing” the dance. I meant to say “hosting,” but I dropped out the “t.” One call asked if they would be “hosing” with holy water. I don’t make a lot of mistakes, but when I do, they are whoppers! The dance is this Saturday by the way, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Port Clinton.

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Grief can be a long road BY NICKI SHERMAN Family Counselor Co-Pilot Counseling, Oak Harbor Tragedy, it seems to have hit our little northwest Ohio communities frequently in the past 18 months: teenagers, at their prime, needlessly lost on roadways and whole families falling victim to violence. How can we make sense of these things? When will it end? How will we go on without those lost? There are no easy answers, but there are predictable emotions that, when understood, provides a roadmap to the difficult path we travel. Disbelief comes first. Shock fills our minds and we can’t quite comprehend what is happening. We wake up after fitful sleep expecting to be with our loved one again. We walk through funeral arrangements “lost in a daze” or “as if in a dream.” It is a time when family and friends come around us, we have many decisions to make, and the busyness of this time enables us to somehow pretend it’s not really happening. Bartering is hard to explain, but occurs as we try to fix or change the situation. In our mind we go around and around about what we should have done, or not done, that would make this go away. We hope that at any time we will wake up from this nightmare. We beg for one more day. Sadness is obvious. The flow of people through our home slows down and we are left alone. Alone to think, alone to cry, alone to contemplate the unimaginable:

life without our beloved son, daughter, father or friend. Once the tears come it may feel like they will never stop. Anger is an emotion that can be surprising. Not normally an angry person now is filled with rage. The focus of the rage is varied: sometimes the person closest to us feels our wrath, or the perpetrator of the crime, the driver of the other car, ourselves for not being there or even the person gone. The variety of emotions may be predictable, but their order, intensity and duration are not. Like clothes in a washing machine these emotions are jumbled and tumbled around. Never quite sure which emotion will surface each day, each hour, and, in the beginning, each moment. It almost feels like you’re going crazy, but trust me, you’re not. As a family we may grieve differently. My grief today may be anger while yours is still disbelief. You don’t want to acknowledge the loss while I am ranting and raging. I don’t understand how you can be so emotionless about it all. Grief can drive a wedge between family members that can take root. We have to be careful it does not. Sometimes friends don’t know what to say to such raw heartache so we avoid the subject and speak of the weather or ball games. However, most of those grieving like to hear stories of their loved one, things remembered or missed about them. It helps them to know that their loved one is not forgotten. It helps them remember the good times when it seems time will never be good again.

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Second marriages: estate planning required People are living longer today. Many are remarrying to fully enjoy the second half of their lives. This being said, many estate problems can occur when no estate planning is completed prior to or after the marriage. The purpose of this article is not to give all of the solutions but to alert you to the potential unintended consequences after the death of one of the spouses of a second marriage. You may even disinherit your children without knowing that it could happen. There are several second marriage categories: • Each spouse has children. • Each spouse has children and they have a natural child between them. • One spouse has children and the other spouse has none. • Neither spouse has children. Each of these situations requires special planning to insure that the right beneficiaries receive the correct family property. Most couples take it for granted that their children or family will receive their property upon the death of themselves or after the death of the second spouse.

Prenuptial agreement See the lawyer before the minister. A prenuptial agreement can often save the children of each family a lot of grief. First of all, it is contract that has to be entered into before the marriage ceremony. Its validity depends on full disclosure. It is best that each party have an attorney to advise and verify the contents of the agreement. It is imperative that each person discloses in detail all of his or her assets. If this is not done, then the survivor can possibly prove that the assets of the deceased were not disclosed and break the agreement. This is most often initiated by the children of the surviving spouse. They discover what the deceased spouse owned and that it could belong to their parent and eventually to themselves. It is important to understand that a prenuptial agreement will do nothing to protect the assets of a spouse if the other person enters a nursing home.

No written agreement Most couples had a handshake and a kiss and promised to see that the other’s children would get everything that belongs to them. They are probably telling the truth but they have no idea of the results that can occur without planning. The following is a partial list of assets that could go to someone other then where the deceased intended: • Joint and survivorship account, transfer on death accounts — The titling of accounts is crucial to proper planning. These accounts will go as set forth on the signature card. Many times an account created for the convenience of the spouse or the child will be transferred automatically to the other spouse or child of the deceased. Large accounts can end in the wrong hands with the check of the box on the signature card. • Life insurance — It is imperative to know who is the named beneficiary. If the beneficiary designation is not updated, the wrong person may receive the funds. Life insurance is a great planning tool but if neglected, the pay out can surprise everyone. • IRA, 401K’S and other like accounts — These accounts all have designated beneficiaries. Many individuals forget to update or make an informed decision as to who is second in line if the first designated beneficiary should predecease the owner. This type of account is also a great tool in planning but one must know who will inherit. • Real estate — Improper titling of real estate can have disastrous consequences. People think their real estate is titled one way only to find out it not. Remember that a property titled as joint and survivorship will go to the survivor. Real estate passing under a will can be subject to the probate statutory rights of the new surviving spouse. The children may be forced to buy back their parent’s property or lose the family homestead forever. • Motor vehicles — A simple asset such as an automobile can go to the wrong person. A man had a 1929 Ford that was supposed to go to his son. He didn’t provide for that in writing. At his death, the surviving spouse is allowed by law two motor vehicles automatically. Of course the son of the second wife convinced her that that

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April 28

Safety Webinar

WHAT: Risk Reduction and Safety Management Training, Using safety management to reduce your risk exposure, offered by the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, through its affiliation with V & A Risk Services. Learn what you can do to positively impact your safety program during the two-hour seminar. WHERE: Online by computer or computer and phone WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. INFO: To enroll, contact Kelly of Custom Training Soltions at kschulte@northweststate.edu or by fax to 419-530-3308.

April 29 April

Musical Arts Series at Firelands WHAT: Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin, and Peter van der Westhuizen, piano. Sponsored by Miller Boat Line, Neidecker, LeVeck and Crosser, Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick Foundation and Jack Hilbert. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Firelands Presbyterian Church, Port Clinton COST: $15 at the door, students are free

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COST: $ 7.50 each you get a half-chicken dinner with two sides and a roll.

CIC Boat Show WHAT: “Boats of all shapes and sizes sell well here,” said Alvey. “There’s definitely something for everyone, whether you like fishing, cruising, sailing or just motoring around the bay.” WHEN: Show hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 30; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. WHERE: CIC Marina INFO: catawbaislandboatshow.com.

April 30 April

Stein Hospice Caregiver Day WHAT: Includes presentations by an attorney specializing in estate planning and elder law and a caregiver whose husband had Alzheimer’s. Refreshments and door prizes. WHEN: 1 – 5 p.m. WHERE: Sutton Center, 1848 E. Perry St., Port Clinton COST: The event is free but registration is required INFO: Contact Ann Davis, 1-800-625-5269 or adavis@ steinhospice.org.

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WHAT: Meal from BarBCue Traveler WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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EXCELLENT PETER SCHRAMM 6 p.m. $25 “Why the American People are a Constitutional People”. Schramm is from the John Ashbrook Center of Ashland College WHERE: Sandusky High School INFO: Debra54@hotmail. com or 419-627-8905

Authentic Mexican Meal WHAT: Dinner will include one beef enchilada, chicken molé, Spanish rice, refried beans along with assorted desserts and soft drink or coffee. WHEN: 5 – 8 p.m. WHERE: La Pointe United Methodist Church, 7285 W. Harbor Road, Port Clinton COST: Price will be $10 for regular portion or $6 for ages 4 to 12 and senior citizens

Family Star Party WHAT: Join Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge staff and volunteers, as well as members of the Toledo Astronomical Association, to learn about the night sky WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge,14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, Ohio, COST: Price will be $10 for regular portion or $6 for ages 4 to 12 and senior citizens

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Ottawa County Family Fun Fair WHAT: The focus of the event is families with children ages birth to 8 years old. Free food and drinks will be offered as well as games and activities for the kids, free stuff, preschool information, face painting and more. Special guests Ronald McDonald and Teddy Trooper will be on hand for the fun WHEN: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. WHERE: Port Clinton High School cafeteria, 821 Jefferson St.

PCWC Spring Mom-to-Mom Sale WHAT: Great Deals on Gently Used Children’s Items WHEN: 9 a.m. - noon WHERE: St John Lutheran Church, 107 Adams St. COST: 50 cents or free with canned good for The Gathering Food Pantry *Free Table @11:00

Ottawa County Appliance & Scrap Metal Collection WHAT: Ottawa County residents may bring their old appliances and scrap metal for recycling. WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Ottawa County

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WHEN: Lesson 7-8 p.m., Dance 8-11 p.m. WHERE: Sandusky Elks Lodge, 120 E. Adams St. INFO: 419-621-1818 COST: $1

WHAT: Leslie Korenko, will be signing her book about the Civil War and Kelleys Island WHEN: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. WHERE: Richland Co. Fairgrounds (US 30 & Trimble Rd, Mansfield OH), 3rd Ohio Cavalry table in building B COST: Free

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WHAT: Local author Leslie Korenko will present the slideshow. She will sign her book Kelleys Island 18621865-The Civil War, the Island Soldiers & the Island Queen WHEN: 1 – 2:30 WHERE: Ida Rupp, 310 Madison St., Port Clinton COST: Free

MayMay 1

Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament WHAT: To benefit the Port Clinton Fire Levy Committee WHEN:12:45 p.m. WHERE: Knights of Columbus building, downtown PC COST: $60 buy-in includes all snacks and beverages INFO: Dennis Tester at 419732-3012

Experimental Aircraft Assn. Chapter 50 WHAT: Program for the meeting is FAA Safety WHEN: 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Hinde Field, 1819 Boos Road, Huron INFO: 419-239-8292 or http://www.EAA50.org

CORRECTION Marblehead’s Ex Libris Library League meets the last Wednesday of every month upstairs at Bruno’s Pizzeria. The incorrect day was listed in last week’s Village Square article.

COUPON from 1A Guy’s savings, he suggests finding a store that doubles coupons and joining the rewards programs there and at your local pharmacy. Know the coupon policy at your favorite stores and know that they change often. Some stores within the same chain have different policies on coupon doubling and limits to transaction size. Daugirdas also says to pay attention. The store brand is not always cheaper and warehouse clubs don’t necessarily offer the best prices. And though grocery savings can skyrocket with a little work and coupon clipping, the savings doesn’t end there. Daugirdas suggested a variety of websites to find the cheapest gas, movie rentals, travel and restaurant deals. And though the possibilities are almost endless, here are a few sites he recommends: • Gasbuddy.com — Find the cheapest gas prices on a map display so you never

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Evening Tai Chi Class WHAT: The class is being taught by certified instructor, Lisa Shuey from the Sandusky County YMCA. WHEN: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Magruder Hospital INFO: For more information feel free to call 419732-4061 or www.magruderhospital.com COST: $4 if paid class by class or $20 if paid up front for the whole six weeks

MayMay 3

MS Support Group WHAT: Kim Rider, Patient Financial Counselor at Magruder and OSHIIP Volunteer, will present a program on Medicare. This support group is an excellent way for patients, caregivers and family members to connect with others to share information and resources WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center INFO: Karen Ohm, group facilitator, at 419-797-4540

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection May 7th, 2011

COLLECTION INFORMATION: Last name A thru M (9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) Last name N thru Z (10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m) Includes all Bellevue & Fostoria residents. No businesses or institutions.

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Sandusky County

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Ottawa Co. Fairgrounds W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor

Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, N. Parking Lot 712 North St., Fremont

Seneca Co. Ag Service Center 3140 S. St. Rt. 100, Tiffin

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Varnish, polyurethane and shellacs, wood stains, primers and strippers, paint thinner, turpentine, kerosene & lighter fluid

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Violin, piano featured at Musical Arts Series The Musical Arts Series at Firelands will present AnnetteBarbara Vogel on violin and Pierre van der Westhuizen on piano at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, in a concert featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, Zwilich and Radko. VOGEL The performance will take place at Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 E. Harbor Road, Port Clinton, and will be followed by a reception for the audience to meet the musicians. Vogel has distinguished herself as one of Germany’s most exciting violinists of her generation and is known for her “formidable technique, stunning musicality, and stage presence” (Wuppertaler Zeitung;

Brahms Concerto). She has performed at music festivals worldwide, including Aspen, Colo.; Chautauqua, N.Y.; Ravinia in Chicago; Kuhmo, Finland; Menuhin in Gstaad, Switzerland; and Mozartfest in Germany. Performing throughout Europe, Canada, the United States and Asia as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician, she has conducted masterclasses in many of the venues in which she appeared. Her concert hall performances have included the National Concert House in Taipei, the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, the Louvre Paris and Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. She was an Artist-in-Residence with the Monticello Trio at the University of Virginia before returning to Germany where she served on the faculty of the Folkwang-Hochschule in Essen, after which she accepted an assignment as Assistant Professor of Violin at the University of Iowa.

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Vogel has been teaching at the University of Western Ontario in Canada since 2004. Van der Westhuizen has been an audience favorite in the Musical Arts Series at Firelands, performing in earlier concerts with his wife Sophia as part WESTHUIZEN of the Westhuizen Piano Duo. A native of South Africa, he made his concert debut in 1998, performing with the National Chamber Orchestra of South Africa. In 2001, he won an international competition to appear as soloist and chamber musician at the Rome Festival in Italy. He continues to perform internationally as soloist and collaborative pianist and has appeared as soloist with the Toledo

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Village-wide garage sale set for June 3-4 The second annual Oak Harbor Village Wide Garage Sale Days will be held June 3-June 4. To be included on the list, call the chamber office by May 27. The chamber will be placing an ad in the local newspapers and creating a list to be handed out. Call the Chamber at 419-898-0479 for information.

Chicken barbecue June 16 in Oak Harbor The United Methodist Women’s Group will be holding a chicken barbecue on June 16 from 4:30 until dinners are sold out. The meal — a half-chicken, two sides, roll and dessert — will be served at the United Methodist Church on Ottawa Street in Oak Harbor. Tickets are $7.50 each. For information, contact Darlene Freistuhler at 419898-0659.

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The Marblehead/St. Joseph Knights of Columbus will host a spaghetti and meatball Dinner to raise money for Knight’s Measure Up Campaign that benefits the developmentally challenged. The event will be held from 5 to 7:30 pm. Saturday May 7 in the St Joseph Church Hall at 822 Barclay St., Marblehead. Cost is $7 for adults or $4 for children under 12 and includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic toast and beverage.

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The Bay Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 34th annual Pork Chop Barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out) Sunday, May 1, at the Bay Township Hall, Ohio 53, south of Port Clinton. The cost of a two-chop dinner is $8 or $7 for a one-chop dinner. Eat-in or carry out available. For information, contact Dan Mulligan at 419-732-2855.

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PC Chamber, Main Street hold annual awards dinner The Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Port Clinton held the annual dinner on Thursday, April 21, with a record crowd. Approximately 165 people gathered at the Catawba Island Club to honor several businesses and individuals for their outstanding contribution to the greater Port Clinton community. During the meeting, Chuck Miller with Baumann Auto Center and Lee Vivod with Huntington Bank were elected to serve their first terms on the MILLER Chamber’s board. Linda Aigler with AAA Travel Agency and Paul Shaw with the Vineyard on Catawba were elected to serve a second threeyear term on the Board. Chamber officers elected for the upcoming year were: Mike Long with Magruder VIVOD Hospital as chairman; Paul Shaw with the Vineyard on Catawba as vice-chairman; and Paul Rothschild with Split Winds

Gallery as treasurer. Four individuals were elected to serve on the Main Street Board of Directors through 2014. They are: Roseann Hickman with Perfect Color Hair & Tan for her first term; John Madison with the Frederick Agency for his second term; Paul Rothschild with Split Winds Gallery for his second term; and Judy Twarek with Hartung Title Agency for her first term. The Chamber presented four awards during the program. The 2010 Lighthouse Award, which recognizes a business who has made an outstanding contribution in their field, was presented to WPCR PortClintonRadio.com. Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Carbo Forge, First National Bank and Ida Rupp Public Library were also nominated. Jan Gluth, Dr. Gregory Hart and Dr. Peter Wolfram, and Mike

Schenk were nominated to be the 2010 Outstanding Citizen, an award that recognizes an individual who through their hard work and achievements have contributed to the citizens and/or wellbeing of the business community of Ottawa County. Schenk was the award recipient. The 2010 Beautification Award, which recognizes a business that has significantly contributed to the aesthetic enhancement of the Greater Port Clinton community either at their place of business, was presented to Slater’s Madison Street Pub. The Conestoga Neighborhood was also nominated. The nominees for the 2010 Business of the Year were the Civilian Marksmanship Program, National Rifle Association, Ohler & Holzhauer, and Sutton Property Leasing. This is the most prestigious award given which recognizes the overall contribution of the business to the Chamber, the community, and the business environment of the Port Clinton Area including Ottawa County. The 2010 Business of the Year was presented to Sutton Property Leasing.

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Tom Brown (front left), Main Street Port Clinton 2010 Volunteer of the Year; Aimee Slater-West, Slater’s Madison Street Pub — 2010 Chamber Beautification Award Winner; Liz Young, Wide World Shop — 2010 Main Street Port Clinton Business of the Year; Laura Schlachter (back left), President of the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Program Manager of Main Street Port Clinton; Brian Snyder, Sutton Property Leasing — 2010 Chamber Business of the Year; Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur; and Greg Peiffer, WPCR PortClintonRadio.com — 2010 Chamber Lighthouse Award Winner. Not pictured is Mike Schenk — 2010 Chamber Citizen of the Year. Each year, Main Street Port Clinton recognizes a business and a volunteer that are striving to promote, preserve, and improve downtown historic Port Clinton as a vibrant center for businesses, entertainment and cultural activities for residents of the community and visitors to the area.

The 2010 Main Street Port Clinton Business of the Year is the Wide World Shop. Tom Brown was recognized as the 2010 Main Street Port Clinton Volunteer of the Year. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur was on hand to recognize each of the award recipients.

SEE workshop puts focus on service RN makes move The Service Excellence Experience Customer Service Program will help local businesses “Deliver Outrageously Memorable Service.” The marketing strategy turned SEE workshop is implemented one customer at a time often through random acts of service. The workshop will be 9 to 11 a.m. May 6 at the Lake Erie Shore and Islands Welcome Center, 770

S.E. Catawba Road. Attendees will learn: • To invite your customers to play with you. • To identify opportunities to be outrageous. • To get your employees to serve outrageously. Scott Brown, Great Service Lives, will be presenting this dynamic workshop. Registration will be at 8:45 a.m.

Diane Kokinda, RN, has joined the staff at Home Instead Senior Care with more than 20 years of nursing experience. Home Instead is a non-medical companionship company serving Erie, Ottawa and Huron counties. Kokinda is a graduate of Danbury High School and received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Toledo Medical College of Ohio. She will continue to serve as a post-operative nurse at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. Kokinda lives in Port Clinton with her husband, Rich, and their two sons, Zach and Jake.

the day of the workshop that is $10 each for SEE-certified businesses, $15 each for chamber members and $20 each for all others. To register for the workshop, call SEE Administrator Sheila Powell at 419-366-7420 or email serviceexcellenceexperience@ gmail.com. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 4.

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Oak Harbor’s Happy Hour Inn under new ownership Larry Adams, 60, officially retired after 32 years, from Frito Lay on April 2, 2011 in Fremont. Prior to retiring, he often bounced around the idea of owning a business that he could share with his children, Michael and Michelle. That’s when he came across the Happy Hour Inn for sale in the real estate section. The timing was perfect,” said Adams. “This is something I always wanted to do, is to run a family business and get to spend time with my kids while doing so.”

The Ohio State fan said he plans to keep the Buckeye theme and plans to focus on a broader menu. For lunch, Adams said he would like to offer $5 specials with free delivery within the village limits. Pizza delivery is available 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday for a $2 charge. Eventually, Adams said he’d like to add dinner specials. The Saturday tradition of “Breakfast with Harvey” will continue as well as entertainment by Hank Fox. Currently the business employs seven people.

“I plan on doing as much business within the local community as possible,” Adams said. The bar’s entertainment schedule is on Facebook at Happy Hour Inn and the Adams family is currently putting together a website. Adams resides in Fremont and Michael and Michelle plan to move to Oak Harbor. “I am having the most fun I have ever had and look forward to being a part of this great community,” Adams said. For information about Happy Hour, call 419-898-9911.

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For information To have your business info on display, call Andrea Moore or Sheila Carr at 419-798-6263. Displays for two-weeks at a time through November. Space will be limited to approximately 5 feet wide by 3 feet deep by 7 feet tall. Access to the display will be during normal business hours.

Real Estate Transfers Week ending April 22

Allen Township • 4-18-11 Federal National Mortgage Association to Jack E. and Aimee F. Jones, 19237 Curtice East and West, $145,000.

Benton Township • 4-22-11 Gregory J. Borjas el al to Federal National Mortgage Association, 17080 Maple St., $36,000.

Bay Township • 4-20-11 Lon D. Mackey to Brenten Mackey, W. Fremont Road, vacant land, $74,890. • 4-20-11 Donald B. and Dorothy Kirsch to Linda D. Frederick, lot 206, Victory Park, $3,800 • 4-20-11 Linda D. Frederick to Donald B. and Dorothy Kirsch, lot 231, Victory Park, $3,800.

Genoa Corp. • 4-21-11 Fannie Mae to Justin W. McWatters, 4011 Windsor Court, $146,000.

Catawba • 4-18-11 Regis W. and Paula M. Holland to Jane L. Borgelt, 1859 NE Catawba Road #135, $70,000. • 4-18-11 Cynthia Sue Ruddock to James and Stephanie A. Colabianchi, 4264 E. Colony Club Drive, $169,500. • 4-22-11 Village Group to Denise Bradford, 4626 Catawba Woods, $74,900.

Danbury • 4-21-11 Michael and Delia Moya to First Federal Savings Loan, 5060 Wohlers Drive, $60,000. • 4-22-11 Albert R. and A. Katherine Mazzeo to Jonathon P. and Stephanie R. Bondra, 2060 Napama Drive, $120,000.

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Boat Hauling - Land Transporting Dave’s Marine Transport - www.davesmarinetransport.com

Chambers of Commerce Marblehead - www.marbleheadpeninsula.com Oak Harbor - www.oakharborohio.net Port Clinton - www.portclintonchamber.com Put-in-Bay - www.put-in-bay.com

Child Care Support Service YWCA Child Care Development - www.ywcatoledo.org

Community Action WSOS - www.wsos.org

Community Builder United Way - www.unitedwayottawacounty.org 211 - www.helpclick.org

Counseling The Giving Tree - www.givingtreecounseling.com

Developmental Disabilities

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Emergency Assistance Red Cross - www.redcrosstoledo.org Salvation Army - www.thesalarmy.com Underwater Recovery Team - www.diveputinbay.com

Employment and Training Services Northcoast Jobs Connection (The Job Store) www.northcoastjobs.org

Heating & Air Conditioning Bayside Comfort - www.baysidecomfort.com Firelands Mechanical - www.firelandsmechanical.com

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Massage Therapy The Kenny House - www.portclintonmassage.com

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Mentoring Big Brothers-Big Sisters - www.bbbsa.org

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Marblehead Corp Put-in-Bay • 4-18-11 Joseph and Ju- Village School lie Heishman to Brian and Sherri Kerber, 2058 S. Skyline Drive, $169,000.

Elmore Corp. • 4-18-11 Scott M. and Kelly D. Macy to Alice M. Jessee, 409 Lincoln St., $96,000.

Portage • 4-18-11 Jack and Linda Brilla to Larry Mote, 1865 S. Bay Drive, $30,600 • 4-22-11 Robert and Laura L. Smart to Bar Harbor Boat Sales, LLC, Unit 216 Aqua Air Catwaba Storage Condo II, $40,400.

Port Clinton City • 4-19-11 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Kathleen L. Thompson and Sharon S. Sims, 217 Washington St., $41,500. • 4-21-11 David J. Modene to William and Judith Toebben, 509 Lake Shore Drive Unit D-5, $151,000. • 4-22-11 Howard J. and Lesia P. McIntyre to U.S. Bank National Association, 808 Madison St., $46,667.

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• 4-22-11 WJR Rentals to Rocky Enterprises, 1502 Airline Drive, $685,000. • 4-22-11 Roger J. Parker and Mary R. Rudy Parker to First Island Company, 909A Catawba, $251,000.

• 4-20-11 Cleveland Genomics, Ltd to The National Bank of Oak Harbor, West Water Street, $35,000. • 4-20-11 Cleveland Genomics, Ltd to The National Bank of Oak Harbor, 262

W. Water Street, $155,000. • 4-20-11 Cleveland Genomics, Ltd to The National Bank of Oak Harbor, 264 W. Water Street, $30,000. • 4-21-11 Dorothy G. and Richard M. Bassett to Portage Fire District Oak Harbor, 235 W. Main St., $43,879.99.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP) FUNDS United Way in Ottawa County announces that applications are available for Emergency Food and Shelter Funds. Public and private voluntary agencies interested in applying for EFSP funds should contact Chris Galvin or Peggy Sneider at 419-734-6645 or visit www.unitedwayottawacounty.org for an application. The application deadline is Monday, May 2, 2011 at 4:00 pm. The local Ottawa County board responsible for distribution of funds will meet Tuesday May 3, 2011 9:00am at The Sutton Center, 1854 E. Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452.

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National Bank of Oak Harbor Kathryn Priesman joins funeral staff announces name change The annual meeting of shareholders of Indebancorp was held Tuesday, April 19, in the boardroom of the bank’s main office in Oak Harbor. Charles E. Hablitzel, chairman of the bank’s Board of Directors announced that the wholly owned subsidiary of Indebancorp, The National Bank of Oak Harbor is officially changing its name to National Bank of Ohio. “We feel our new name is more geographically representative of the markets we serve and allows us to offer community banking beyond our Oak Harbor roots,” said Hablitzel. “As for how this change will affect our customer…it will be business as usual. Customers can expect to receive the same level of customer service as they have received in the past.” In 2010 the bank began using a new NBOH logo. National Bank of Ohio will begin a full-fledged effort to brand itself as NBOH,

Your Community Bank. Stationary, business cards, outdoor signage, brochures and more are all in the process of being changed to include the NBOH logo and in some cases, the new name. In other business at the meeting, shareholders re-elected board members James Dunn, Hablitzel and Thomas Spangler to serve as directors of Indebancorp for two-year terms expiring in 2013. They will continue to serve with board members: John Caputo, Dean Davis, Dr. Dennis Laub and Gary Macko. President and Chief Executive Officer Macko reviewed the 2010 annual report and announced the bank and its holding company, Indebancorp, achieved asset growth along with growth in net income over the previous year. Executive Vice President John Hermes then reviewed the 2010 results of operations and financial performance. NBOH ended 2010 with Total Assets of

$199mm compared to $185mm in 2009. Consolidated earnings in 2010 were $1,392,558.00 compared to $874,758.00 in 2009. The bank generated a Return on Equity of 8.42 percent and a Return on Assets of .72 percent. Five staff promotions were announced: • F. Joseph Bires named Senior Vice President • Amy Haitonic named vice president • Scott Sprouse named assistant vice president and cashier • Donna Ebert named assistant vice president • Mary Williams named assistant cashier National Bank of Ohio is the wholly owned subsidiary of Indebancorp. The bank has four full service locations in Oak Harbor, Curtice, Port Clinton and Oregon and two loan production offices in Fremont and Perrysburg. Learn more about the bank at www.nboh.com.

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Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home is pleased to announce the addition of Kathryn M. Priesman to the staff. Priesman is the director of the advanced funeral planning program that the funeral home offers. She has more than 20 years experience in the banking and investment industry. This vast experience helps Priesman to consult the funeral home’s clients on the many options available to pre-fund their funeral plans. Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Homes is the only local funeral home that will guarantee all pre-paid funeral related charges at no additional cost. As Ottawa County’s only locally owned and operated funeral home, Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral is pleased to add another Ottawa County native to its staff. Being locally owned and operated helps the funeral home be aware of all of the local customs and traditions. Priesman is the daughter of Robert and Janet (Wadsworth) Buhrow and the wife of Thomas Preisman. She has three grown children: Josh Dusseau, Shaina Frisch and Jared Dusseau and four grandchildren. Priesman and her husband Tom live on Catawba Island. For information or to talk to Priesman about all of the funeral home services, call her or anyone at the funeral home’s four locations. Crosser Funeral Home, Oak Harbor Chapel — 419-8984455; Elmore-Genoa Chapel — 419-862-3331, Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Port Clinton Chapel — 419-732-3141 or Lakeside-Marblehead Peninsula Chapel — 419-732-0909.

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Consider these ‘tax smart’ investment moves April 18 was the deadline for filing your individual tax return. But that wasn’t the only event that occurred this tax season. Although you might not have been aware of it, Tax Freedom Day fell on April 12. Tax Freedom Day, calculated annually by the Tax Foundation, is the day on which Americans have earned enough money to pay this year’s federal, state and local taxes. Of course, Tax Freedom Day is something of a fiction, because most people pay their taxes throughout the year, via their paychecks. Furthermore, when you pay taxes, you help fund public education, the police, the fire department, highways, college scholarships and many other important elements of society. Nonetheless, you may want to use the concept of Tax Freedom Day to look for ways to reduce the taxes associated with your investments.

Here are a few suggestions: • Fully fund your IRA. For 2011, you generally can contribute up to $5,000 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. When you invest in a traditional IRA, your contributions may be tax deductible, depending on your income level, and your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. With a Roth IRA, your contributions are not deductible, but your earnings can grow tax free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59-1/2. • Increase your 401(k) contributions. When you contribute to a 401(k), you can receive two main types of tax benefits. First, you typically put in pre-tax dollars to your 401(k), so the more you contribute, the lower your taxable income. And second, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. For 2011, you generally can contribute up to $16,500 to your 401(k), or $22,000 if you’re 50 or over. (The same contribution limits apply to 457(b) plans, for state or local

government employees, or 403(b) plans, for employees of schools or other taxexempt organizations.) So, whenever your salary goes up, you many want to consider boosting your contributions to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. • Invest in a 529 plan. If you have children or grandchildren whom you’d like to help through college, you may want to invest in a 529 plan. Your earnings grow tax-free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses, and your contributions may be deductible from your state taxes, depending on your state of residence and the plan in which you choose to participate. • Be a “buy-and-hold” investor. By holding investments at least one year before selling them, gains on your investment will generally be taxed at a rate of 15 percent. If you sell an appreciated investment you’ve held less than one year, the tax rate will be the same as your individual tax rate, which could be as high as 35 percent. • Look for dividends. You can potentially increase your cash flow by purchasing investments that pay dividends. For 2011 and 2012, individual investors also benefit from a maximum tax rate of 15 percent on qualified dividends. If you don’t need the extra cash, you can reinvest the dividends and increase your ownership shares — which is a key to building wealth. (Keep in mind, though, that companies can decrease or eliminate dividends at any time.) As mentioned above, Tax Freedom Day is more of an idea than a reality. But by following these tax-smart investment tips, you can potentially gain some benefits for years to come. nnn

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Building contracts awarded for new PCMS At the Monday, April 25, Port Clinton City School Board of Education meeting bids were awarded for the new Port Clinton Middle School. The Board established the criteria for local contractor participation earlier in the bid process: “Contractors from Ottawa, Erie and Sandusky counties are consider local contractors” Based on that definition, two-thirds of the work on the project will be completed by local contractors. As a government entity, the district must accept the lowest, most responsible bid for each bid package. The approved contracts are as follows: • General Trades/Site Work — Telemon Construction from Sandusky, $8,185,000 • Roofing — Damschroder Roofing LLC from Fremont, $817,000 • Plumbing — Oakland Plumbing Co. from Ray Township, Mich., $873,113 • HVAC/Temperature Control — Warner Mechanical from Fremont, $2,369,444 • Electrical Work — A.T. Emmett, LLC from Port Clinton, $1,487,466 • Fire Protection — S.A. Comunale Inc. from Fremont, $152,000 • Casework — Custom Fabrications from Beachwood, $364,000 • Athletic Flooring — Foster Specialty Floors from Wixom, Mich., $81,310 • Food Service Equipment — Burkett Restaurant Equipment from Toledo, $259,000

PC schools taking applications for open enrollment Applications are now available for open enrollment for 2011-2012 at Port Clinton City Schools. The program allows children who live outside district boundaries to attend district schools. There is no cost to open enroll a student, the only requirement is that the student be transported to school or to one of the established bus stops. Open enrollment can be done in just two steps: • Complete the application — either apply online or send to the Port Clinton City School District, 431 Portage Drive, Port Clinton, OH 43452. The application can be found at www.pccsd.net under “Open Enrollment.” Apply online or download application. To request an application, call 419-732-2102, ext 221. • Meet May 26 deadline — applications must be received by that date to be reviewed. Families receive confirmation of open enrollment application by June 15. Port Clinton City School District boasts the highest rating of Excellent on the Ohio Graduation Test and offers 24 hours of college credit without leaving the PCHS campus. The district will also have state-of-the-art facilities in 2012.

Locals inducted into honor society Forty-eight Terra Community College students were inducted March 23 into the Alpha Mu Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, a national two-year college honor society. Locals honored included Robert Bascone, of Port Clinton; Kellie Fowler, Michael Ontko and Lindsay Wagner, all of Oak Harbor; and Andrew Webb, of Marblehead. Dr. Jon Dunlap, assistant professor in mathematics at Terra, was the keynote speaker. Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages scholarship among associate degree students who are invited to membership on the basis of scholarly achievement, leadership, citizenship, character and faculty recommendation. Nina Schyllander, assistant professor in mathematics at Terra, serves as the chapter’s advisor while Barbara Jackson, executive assistant to the president, is the co-advisor.

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DECA fundraising under way for next year Next year’s Port Clinton DECA members are seeking sponsorship donations a little earlier than normal due in part to Mike Vollmer and Lacey LaBret who will be attending the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla., April 29-May 4. Mike and Lacey,

along with other DECA members, will be seeking donations from area businesses over the next few weeks and throughout the summer months. Sponsorship donations are needed to offset the costs associated with travel, registration fees and lodging at various competi-

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(YOUR EXTRA ROOM) Muggy Road, Catawba 797-6303 or 656-5263. Lots WATERFRONT Marblehead marina lot in gated community with spectacular views, clubhouse, pool, beach, build a 50’ dock behind your home! Greatly reduced price $74,900.00 By owner, please call 216-225-5775.

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PORT CLINTON one & two bedroom apartments. Ground floor, all appliances, including dishwasher and washer/dryer hook up. Central air, gas heat, private patio, pool, fishing pond. $510/$565 per month, water and sewer included. One cat permitted, no dogs. 419-7347422, 419-341-4498

WEEKEND ROOM rentalStarting April 29 on Lakeshore Dr., in Port Clinton. Single occupancy available. $65 a night. Contact 419-410-8202.

MARBLEHEAD - Attractive, renovated large 1 BR w/ hardwood floors & screened porch. Includes heat, hot water, W/D, stove, frig, offstreet parking, water/sewer. Walk to grocery, bank, restaurants, churches. $550 + electr, 216 402 9747 Auto JEEP RENEGADE Liberty 2005. Excellent 4wd, hitch, auto, 49k at $9995.00. Call 440-263-1885 or 419-7972401

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CATAWBA ISLAND mobile home at Gem Beach, Lot 26 1987 2 bedroom, 1 bath Asking $19,900 Call 740815-0128 House for Sale 531 SHORT STREET, Port Clinton. Eight year old brick ranch. Two bedrooms, two full baths, eat-in kitchen, dinning area, living room. laundry room, and attached car garage. Move in condition. 1480sqft. To see, call 419734-2577. Open house Sunday, May 22, 2:00pm4:00 pm. DREAM STARTER updated manufactured home with add on, sunroom & deck. Situated in Harbor Park Marina on deep channel with 54’ seawall-dock. Call Kevin 419-341-3416.

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3601 E. Eagle Beach Cir., Catawba Island Lake view home with beach access! Part-Time Cook & Dining Services Aides

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Otterbein Homes, a family of continuing care retirement communities related to The United Methodist Church, is currently seeking part-time cook and dining services aides at its North Shore facility located outside the gates of Lakeside on the Marblehead Peninsula of Lake Erie, Ohio. Previous food service experience preferred, but not necessary. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Competitive wages. Outstanding customer service skills and a love for people are a must. (EOE) Please submit a resume to: Ryan Duffy, Director of Dining Services Otterbein North Shore Retirement Living Community 9400 North Shore Blvd. Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440 Fax 419-798-4662 • rduffy@otterbein.org

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