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Free rent to new businesses BY ANGIE ADAIR ZAM Editor If you drive through downtown Oak Harbor, you will notice a couple of the empty buildings have a free rent sign in the window. Sound too good to be true? Well, it actually isn’t. Adam Snyder, of Snyder Real Estate and Rentals, is offering free rent to new businesses interested in opening up in downtown.

“The buildings are completely remodeled and ready for business,” Snyder said. “All they have to do is put their computer down and start doing business.” The landlord — who owns 80 rentals in the area — said with tough economic times, he’s really willing to work with people. “To me, it’s not about the money, it’s about bringing new business into town,” he said.

Agreements for the rent-free spaces will be set up on a case-bycase business and will depend on a number of factors including the type of business. Snyder said the two spaces available downtown are in renovated and in mint condition but if somebody wants something else, he has other options available. “With the economy these days, people are a little hesitant to start

Oak Harbor Downtown Committee The Oak Harbor Downtown Committee — a new group working to revitalize and improve the downtown — is looking for new members. Those interested can call the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce at 419-898-0479. up a business,” said Valerie Winterfield, executive director of the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce. “I think this is a won-

derful idea.” For information on the free rent offer, call Snyder at 419-8984339.

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After the parade, The Fostoria Lake Plains Chorus toured sang Christmas carols in and around city businesses and the elves from Frederick Insurance — Lori Madison, Brooke Araguz, Linda Sorg, Emma Madison and Darla the 8-month-old lab puppy — gathered in front of the decorated office on Second Street.

The Danbury Lady Lakers are looking for some help. The ladies will be collecting non-perishable food items at the Laker boys’ basketball games on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10. The teams are home both nights and face Emmanuel Christian on Friday and St. Mary’s on Saturday. Junior varsity starts at 6 p.m. with varsity games following. All items collected with go to the local food bank.

Community Christmas Port Clinton’s Community Christmas drew crowds to downtown Saturday for a parade, doggie costume contest, kids events and more. According to Laura Schlacter, president of the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and program manager of Main Street Port Clinton, 20 businesses participated in the parade along with the fire and police departments and of course Santa. She said the office has already gotten calls from businesses interested in participating next year. Winners were: • Grand Champion —Oak Harbor Apple Festival • First — WPCR PortClintonRadio.com • Second — The Compassionate

PCHS Future Teachers The Port Clinton Music Department and the Port Clinton High School Future Teachers of America Club are teaming up to support families in need in Ottawa County. Those attending the Holiday Concerts are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. All of the items collected will be donated to the Holiday Bureau of Ottawa County through the Salvation Army. Toiletries such as soap, shampoo or paper products are also being collected. The Port Clinton City Schools Holiday Concerts are scheduled for the following dates: • Middle School Bands and Orchestras — 7 p.m. Dec. 7 • High School Band, Orchestra and Choirs — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 All concerts are held in the Port Clinton High School Performing Arts Center and are free to the public. The students and staff welcome the community to the concerts and thank you in advance for your donations.

Friends • Third — First National Bank Also downtown were holidaythemed ice sculptures created by EHOVE students, caroling by the Fostoria Lake Plains Chorus and kids activities at various businesses run by Santa’s “elves” — DECA students from Port Clinton High School. We were really trying to get families downtown, and of course get people to patronize downtown businesses,” said Schlacter. “We were very pleased.” Humane Officer Dennis Hammond from the Humane Society of Ottawa County served as the judge for the doggie costume contest. All

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Mitten Tree filling up for second time Last Friday, the Salvation Army cleared the decorations on The Mitten Tree in our foyer here at The Beacon. They picked up 88 hats, 86 pairs of mittens and gloves and 65 scarves. However, we have once again filled up The Mitten Tree, and are still taking donations. Salvation Army makes their final pickup for Christmas on Friday, Dec. 9, so hurry. And as always, we thank you for your holiday generosity. nnn

Oh, the strange ways we communicate nowadays!!! I received a photo on Facebook from Matt Montowski, Catawba Township

Trustee. It was a picture of the sign in front of the Township building on Cemetery Road letting everybody know that the Catawba Island Volunteer Fire Department is a drop off site for non-perishable food items for the Holiday Bureau.

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After seven long years of being victimized by a gentleman’s wager, Municipal Court Judge Fritz Hany finally got some revenge. Following Michigan’s win over Ohio State, local attorney Ernie Cottrell had to wear a Michigan Tie for a week. Hany said that he considered that OSU tie as a “noose around his neck!” Somehow, he or some other troubled Michigan fan got Mike Snider to

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Vince Overmyer, of Fremont, was selected as our “Find Wylie” winner this week. He found our friendly fish hiding in the ad for Tank’s Meats on page 8A last week. Vince wins a $20 gift card from Friendship Food Stores. We’ve hidden Wylie again this week. If you find him, just drop off an

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Despite the economy, the Village is continuing to grow. The Zoning Administration issued 13 new house permits in 2011 which is down from 19 in 2010. But we had 10 house additions instead of only three in 2010. So about the same number of people have new living space, but when money is tight, we tend to remodel instead of build new. We had about the same mixture of accessory buildings (garages and sheds and things) and one swimming pool. Brrrr. I hope they have a cover for that one! Bay Point also built a new restaurant in the Sunset Cove development. Remember that if you have a waterfront lot and are doing any renovation on the shoreline, you need

to get a Waterfront Development Permit from the Waterfront Development Administrator (that would be me in the Zoning Office). Sometimes people are confused about when they need a waterfront permit. If you do any work past your property pins, you need permission from both the Village of Marblehead and then from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Village works closely with ODNR on these permits. Remember that the land (or water) beyond your property pins belongs to the State of Ohio. ODNR has been getting cranky the last couple of years when people just start building on their land. Go figure! Two fence permits were issued ear-

lier this year. We have updated our fence rules. Now when you put up a fence, the “good” side has to be facing out (either to your neighbor’s house or to the road). So if you have a fence with posts on one side of the fence, they must go on your side. Or make the fence the finished on both sides so both sides are “good.” Goodbye, and have a great Holiday season. Relax a little. Turn off the news for a few days and enjoy yourself. If you need any zoning info, you can call 419-798-4074, email marbleheadzoning@cros.net or stop in to the Village office over the Police Station and ask me questions. I am there every weekday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The family of the late Dr. John T. Waite made a donation to Terra State Community College that will keep his legacy alive while helping students in the music field. Waite, who as a chiropractor offered healing knowledge, compassion, dedication and a warm smile for 18 years at his offices in Port Clinton, Maumee and Sandusky, died in February 2010. His brother, Duane, rallied the family behind the idea of donating to the new Arts and Health Technologies Center. “I had been searching for some way to commemorate John’s life and musical interests at Terra and had been in conversation with Michael Shirtz about perhaps establishing a scholarship,” he said. “When I learned of the opportunity to sponsor one of the rooms in the new Arts and Health Technologies Center, I couldn’t resist presenting the idea to my family.” John was a talented trombonist, according to his brother. He toured with The Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps while in college and attended Indiana State University on a music scholarship. After a back injury cut short his promising musical career, John turned his talents and passion to the chiropractic care that had helped him. He enrolled in the Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1988. Throughout his life he continued his studies in chiropractic, applied kinesiology, acupressure, homeopathy, nutrition, and other healing arts, and was a frequent lecturer on a variety of health topics.

Wife Lori Waite and daughters Amber, Ashley and Abby outside the Waite Music Suite named for the late Dr. John Waite. John began his chiropractic career in Canton, Ohio, where he met and married Lori Gasper. John and Lori moved to Port Clinton in 1992. After a long layoff of not playing, John followed brother Duane’s lead and joined him by playing together in both the jazz band and brass choir at Terra. “We hadn’t played in the same band since high school in 1977,” Duane said. The family chose to donate toward the naming rights of the Waite Music Suite. “I was confident that this was the perfect way for us to honor John’s legacy,” Duane said. “It is the nerve center where the activity, creativity and musicality will all originate and be organized for future Terra music

curriculum and performances.” Family members involved were: parents Louis Waite Sr. and Frances Waite of St. Louis; brother Louis Waite Jr. and family of St. Louis; brother Duane (Julie) Waite and family of Catawba Island; sister Vonnie (Patrick Georgen) Waite of St. Louis; and widow Lori Waite and daughters Ashley, Amber and Abby. “John’s most prized legacies are his bright, kind, talented and beautiful daughters Ashley, 18; Amber, 16; and Abigail, 13,” Duane said. “John made sure that the girls had been exposed to music and they all have learned to play instruments; Ashley flute, Amber trumpet, Abby saxophone and bassoon.” The Arts and Health Technologies Center opened in August.

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reducing exposure to the elements. Improvements to OCTA’s existing facility are also under way, including the addition of a 50-person conference room and new design features that will make the building more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Highlighted improvements include: • A geothermal heating and air conditioning system • Solar photovoltaic panels to produce electricity • Solar hot water heater • Increased insulation • Passive lighting systems that use daylight and thered ite You are cordially inv fore reduce the number of al to our 22nd annu electric lights needed to illuminate the facility • Smart lighting systems 11 20 , Saturday, December 10 that turn off the lights Noon to 4:00 pm when a space is not occupied Stop by and sample amazing “Everyone has an obhors d’ oeuvre creations and some of ligation to help preserve resources and that is espethe best wines from Ohio and Italy. cially true for those of us The cost for this event will be $15.00 at the door. fortunate enough to live in 917 Bardshar Road, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 • 800-548-WINE such a naturally beautiful place like Ottawa County,” Baggalini ~ Yankee Candles ~ Jody Coyote ~ Groovy said Transit Director Bill Open Lowe. “By investing in enDaily ergy-conserving measures 10-4 now, we will be saving not just energy, but also substantially reducing costs over the life of the building. OCTA is proud to be In Stock Now... Holiday Decor ~ Sweaters ~ Ohio State ~ Nautical a leader in this movement.” OCTA is among the first • Christmas bracelets & jewelry organizations in Ottawa • Cashmere scarves from Scotland Angry County to pursue LEED • Ohio State ornaments - Go Urban! certification for a building Birds • Hand crocheted hats & scarves project. LEED, or Leader~ made in USA 1/2 Off ship in Energy and Envi• Magnabilities & Viva Beads ronmental Design, is an • Old World Christmas ornaments internationally recognized green building certification 123 Second Street • Downtown Lakeside • 419-798-5747 system. Developed by the Life is Good ~ Cards ~ Willow Tree ~ T-Shirts ~ Reef U.S. Green Building Council in March 2000, LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. Funding for the project came exclusively from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and will support a significant number of jobs locally. OCTA kicked off construction at a groundbreaking ceremony held on Thursday, Nov. 3. Construction is expected to be 111 Madison St. Port Clinton • 419-732-2030 complete by fall 2012.

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Tree-A-Rama brings in more than $13K More than $13,000 was raised Sunday to help local families in need enjoy Christmas gifts this holiday season. The Salvation Army’s eighth annual Tree-A-Rama charity auction at Mon Ami featured wreaths, centerpieces, trees and other auction packages. The top three money-earners — which helped reach the $13,403.19 total — were: • $1,600 — VIP Party Package, donated by Newport, which included a wine tast-

ing, cocktail party, hors d’oeuvres, $200 gift certificate, VIP discounts for all guests plus Limousine Service provided by Richie’s Limousine for 22 people. • $965 — “Tree of Radiance” donated by Radiant Remodeling. The unique tree was made of decorated paint cans each filled with popcorn and gift certificates. • $600 — Mink coat donated by “Santa’s elves” Last year, The Salvation Army served

nearly 1,900 children with Christmas gifts and this year the organization anticipates a greater need. Each year The Salvation Army partners with local agencies and the Toys for Toys program out of Perrysburg. Although the Toys for Tots program is a great benefit to our county, they can only supply children up to the age of 12 years old. That is where the Tree-A-Rama idea stemmed from. The Salvation Army and Mon Ami partnered

to be able to provide the 13- to 18-yearold children with gifts. So all children in the home will receive gifts no matter the age. According to Salvation Army Director Mo Saponari, the following people deserve a big thanks for making it all possible: Mon Ami Staff, Len Partin, Rich Saponari, the Tree-A-Rama committee, all donors, bidders and the community.

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Volunteers who attended the Thanks a Bunch Lunch are Lorrie Halblaub, Jane Lambert, Mary Dorko, Kathy Below, Linda Price, Gail Kowalczk, Gayla Taylor, Carolyn Gast, Maryanne Laubner, Mary Ward, Helen McClelland, Barbara Monak, Carol Wise, Maureen Kennedy, Bea Walker, Lucille Walker, Pat Lattimore, Es Cortez, Jamie Seabrecht, Velma Abbott, Ann Wagnitz, Lynn Pasheilich, Eleanor Batcha, Marlene Holkovic, Theo Dunham, Colleen Wright, Mary Ann Hickey, Halle Bruening, Linda Twarek, Barb Harger, Mary Kubat and Doreen Kirk.

Thanks a Bunch Lunch The eighth annual Thanks a Bunch Lunch was held on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the First United Church of Christ community room in Marblehead. Hosted by Lorrie Halblaub, president of the Marblehead Peninsula Library Committee, the event was a celebration to honor the many volunteers who have helped raise funds in 2011 to establish a library on the Marblehead Peninsula. The volunteers work a variety of jobs at Ex Libris Bookshop, 110 W. Main St., in downtown Marblehead, where they sell used and vintage books and book-related items year round. The ladies and gentlemen run the cash register, sort and stock books, handle a books-to-borrow room and even clean the building. Two of the volunteers manage the flowers and shrubs outside: weeding, planting and watering. Some also serve on a committee that hosts the annual silent auction/fundraiser called Good Librations in the fall. Save the date of Sept. 8, 2012, and buy your tickets early. In addition, volunteers played host to a 10,000-book sale event over the Fourth of July weekend last summer.

“You are amazing,” Halblaub told the group, “and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do.” She thanked them for their time and also thanked the spouses of the volunteers, who helped their husband or wife during the fundraisers, moving books, doing dishes, setting up/tearing down, donating auction items or making repairs on the building. The spouses are: Frank Bruening, Susan Chaney, Scott Halblaub, Sue Hetzel, Joe Hickey and Marblehead Custom Wood Products, Dennis Kennedy, Curt Laubner, Steve Monak, Jerry Pasheilich, Jim Wagnitz, Ray Wise and Erie Food Market. She also thanked Miss Mercedes Shop in Lakeside, which was inadvertently left off the list in a previous article Volunteers who could not attend the event are: Kathy Anderson, Lisa Bauer, Diane Beall, Ruthann Blevins, Donna Dress, Kathy Holmes, Candee Hurt, Connie Kihlken, Carol Laesecke, Donna Lamb,Susan Lawyer, Carol Murray, Brenda Pepa, Lisa Peterson, Amy Reutlinger, Doris Rowbotham, Barb Swanson, Paula Ward and Diann Westfall.

Universal Class is now available through the Ida Rupp Public Library website. This subscription offers more than 500 free online continuing education classes. Free classes, anytime, anywhere. Program features include real instructors, remote 24-7 access via the Internet, connection with other students and continuing education units on selected courses. Are you looking for job training or considering polishing up on computer skills? Do you want to learn a new skill such as cake decorating or guitar? Are you thinking of a new career in medical coding? Want to start your own business and need to learn how to write a business plan? Available subjects include: • Computer Training • Personal Finance • GED Training • Business • Babysitting 101 • Pet and Animal Care • Professional Development • Health Services Training

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Get help to make your land healthy People growing crops or raising animals in Ohio know how important it is to have good, healthy soil. The Natural Resources Conservation Service can help keep soil healthy and pay for part of the cost of treating the land. An application is needed to start this process. Every year, the NRCS chooses which applications to fund from people who want help with their land. This year, applications that can be chosen for funding for the coming year must be received by Dec. 15. There are always more applications than money to fund them all, and the ones that will help the land the most are the most likely to be funded. When you meet with the staff to fill out an application — which should be done as soon as possible — they will listen to what you would like to have happen with your land and will work with you to come up with a plan. For example, if you would like to improve your soil health for growing crops and protect it from erosion, then

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Students’ holiday cards for sale Danbury teacher Lea Mark’s fifth- and sixth-grade art classes have produced a wonderful array of Christmas cards and ornaments for your holiday gifting. Carol Wise, of Lakeside, discussed with the students how she produces her handmade cards and gave the students ideas for developing theirs. The cards and ornaments are available at the Jodie McCallum & Company Fine Art Gallery in downtown Marblehead. All proceeds will be donated to the Marblehead Peninsula Library. The Gallery, at 724 W. Main St., Marblehead, is also open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Thursday and will have extended evening hours on Friday and Saturday for your shopping convenience. Call 419-7983318 for information. Bruno’s Pizzeria will also be offering 20 percent off of lunch or dinner orders with receipt of Christmas sales at the gallery.

During the months of December and January, the Port Clinton Music Boosters has a delicious fundraiser with Papa Jimmie’s BBQ & Pizza in downtown Port Clinton. Every Wednesday, for both lunch and din-

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Dean elected president of national group Dr. Nancy Sattler, Dean of the Liberal Arts and Public Services Division at Terra State Community College, has just been elected President of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. AMATYC is a national organization comprised of approximately 2,500 individual members and more than 100 institutional members in the United States and Canada. The mission of this organization is to promote and increase awareness of the role of two-year colleges in mathematics education. Sattler will spend the next two years in the PresidentElect position and then will assume the role of President in 2013, which marks AMATYC’s 40thanniversary.

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Magruder hires supervisor for Pain Management Clinic Magruder Hospital recently hired Becky Anderson, R.N., as supervisor of the hospital’s Pain Management Clinic. Anderson earned her Bachelor of Nursing from Lourdes College and her associate degree in Allied Health from the University of Toledo. She has worked at Magruder most recently as a staff nurse in the ICCU. Prior to that, Anderson worked at Firelands Regional Medical Center where she was a staff nurse in the Chem/Infusion Center, practice manager with Firelands Physician Group, director of physician networking/re-

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It is nice to see this great holiday tradition continue. Waldo Peppers will host “Nate’s Annual Santa Bruch” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Donations go to the Ottawa County Job and Family Services as well as the Salvation Army. Donations of non-perishable food and toys will also be accepted at the door. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12. nnn

The Humane Society Cookie Walk will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Port Clinton Moose Lodge on Lakeshore Drive. They will have lots of holiday treats and cookies by the pound donated by some of the best bakers in Ottawa County — the Humane Society volunteers. nnn

Christmas at St. Joseph’s in Marblehead for youngsters kindergarten through sixth grade is 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Parish Hall. There will be crafts, games, a movie and lunch. Students should dress warmly because they will be going outside (weather permitting). Registration is required and can be done at the door. Donation is $5. nnn

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In what is becoming another Christmas tradition, Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed on Sunday, Dec. 18, at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Clinton. The concert starts at 3 p.m. and is directed Craig Dieterich. Four noted soloists from the area will perform, musicians from Bowling Green State University and Port Clinton will accompany renowned organist Henry Kihlken and a choir of 50 people in this unique and traditional presentation. The concert is free, however a freewill donation will be taken. nnn

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Congratulations to Marie Wehenkel who has earned her doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Kentucky. Her dissertation involved the study and treatment of prostate cancer cells. She will begin work directly at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., where she will be involved in research on Juvenile Diabetes. Marie is the daughter of Walter and Carol Wehenkel and is a 2002 graduate of Port Clinton High School.

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WHAT: Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and some elves will be visiting the VFW WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: VFW 2480, Port Clinton

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WHAT: Come join Santa and share the peace and goodwill this holiday season while enjoying a delicious brunch for the less fortunate children and families of Ottawa County WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WHERE: Waldo Peppers, 4046 E. Harbor Road, in the Bassett’s Plaza, Port Clinton INFO: 888-584-1301

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WHAT: An Illustrated look at Nature and More. Author Steve Pollick will share tales from over 40 years of experience writing about the environment and outdoors WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, west of Port Clinton on State Route 2 COST: FREE INFO: Call Laura at (419) 898-0014 to register

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CHRISTMAS from 1A shapes and sizes turned out in costume. Winners — all from Port Clinton — were: • First — “Select,” a 5-month-old Collie/ Terrier mix owned by Jamie Niceswanger, who received a trophy and prize bag • Second — “Mindy,” a 1-year-old Boxer, owned by Logan Royster, who received a

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WHAT: Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie & Ottawa Counties monthly gathering WHEN: 6 p.m. Potluck/bring your favorite dish to share. 7 p.m. Board meeting WHERE: Sandusky Artisans, 138 E. Market St., Downtown Sandusky INFO: www.mhrbeo.org

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WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcome WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Catawba Community Hall, 3307 NW Catawba Road

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WHAT: Rachel Fall, community outreach and development manager at Magruder Hospital, will discuss how we frame or conceptualize our stress, what we can do about it and how to manage and respond to it. Refreshments will be served. The Vineyard’s Health and Wellness Committee invites

prize bag • Third — “Gretchen,” an 8-year-old owned by Nicole Lyle. Each participant received a prize for entering the contest. Schlacter said the wrap-up meeting for Community Christmas is Thursday. Anyone who has ideas for the 2012 event is invited to call Main Street at 419-734-5503.

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ELMS Free Community Meal

WHAT: Peace Lutheran and St. Thomas fund this meal WHERE: St. Thomas Church WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m.

Dec.Dec. 17

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WHAT: Drive through seven miles of the refuge. Drive at your own pace as you travel along a well-marked route.

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Ladies lunch, choir show Gallery offering winter art workshops coming up at Vineyard All are invited to a Ladies Lunch at The Vineyard at noon Dec. 15. The menu includes salad, ham, scalloped potatoes, roll and dessert. Following lunch, everyone will be making a live centerpiece for their holiday table. The staff will provide evergreens and ribbon, but bring candles or other decorations, if desired. Ladies should contact The Vineyard office by Dec.

9 to reserve their place. The cost is $12. The fifth-grade choir from Jefferson Elementary School will be at The Vineyard Community Center at 11 a.m. Dec. 20. The public is invited to stop by for the free show. Call The Vineyard at 419-797-3100 for information.

Breakfast with Santa The Oak Harbor Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 11, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The all-you-can-eat family breakfast and children’s Christmas party will begin at 9:30 a.m. The menu includes scrambled eggs and ham, homemade rolls, home-

made applesauce, coffee, hot chocolate and juice. The cost is a donation of $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $3 for children under 12. Santa Claus plans to be there with treats for the children. Proceeds will benefit the Ottawa County Holiday Bureau.

The McCallum Fine Art Gallery will be scheduling several art workshops during the months of January, February and March. The workshops will feature several of the gallery’s professional artists and instructors who specialize in watercolor, acrylics, ceramics and textile design. These classes are designed to appeal to beginner through advanced students. The one-day workshops are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 or 4:30 p.m. weekdays and will include a lunch break. Several area restaurants will host these workshops in their adjoining party rooms and

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Thursday, December 8, 2011 1B

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thought we missed too many free throws and didn’t take advantage of some easier looks at the rim.” The Redskins employed a “box & one” defense to contain Bellevue point guard Jalen Santoro. For the most part it worked well, but Santoro came to life late for the Redmen and finished with 16 points. Also, Bellevue sophomore Charles Dendinger knocked down four 3-pointers against a packed in Redskin zone. “That certainly helped combat our defensive strategy,” said Diels. “I thought we did a great job defensively and I was encouraged by our play on that end.” The Redskins got a game-high 18 points from Brandon Stubblefield. “He is a good kid who has been patiently waiting for his time and he is now taking advantage of it,” said Diels of his 5’11” senior. The Redskins play five games

Things were looking really good for the Port Clinton Redskin boys in their season opener last Friday night at Bellevue. They were up by 11 early in the fourth quarter and all was well. Whoops! It all went bad in the final 7 minutes of the game as the home team came storming back, outscoring the Redskins 13-6 to force overtime, and then outscored the visitors 17-8 in the extra period to claim a 54-46 win. “I think the biggest difference between early in the game and late in the game was Bellevue hit shots late in the game that they had missed earlier,” said Redskin Coach Troy Diels on Monday. “I liked our effort and I feel like we did the big things necessary to win the game. Now we just need to improve the little things. I

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in the next eight days starting Friday, with three home games against Edison (Friday), Woodmore (Saturday) and Tiffin Columbian (Tuesday) — a make-up for the Saturday, Dec. 3, game that was postponed due to Tiffin’s involvement in the football playoffs. “This stretch makes practice this week very important,” said Diels. “We will not have much time for practice once next week hits. Also, I will have my work cut out for me watching film and making sure we are prepared for each game. I am looking forward to seeing how we respond.” Edison started their season getting beat by New London last Friday night. They have been an SBC power in recent years, but return only one starter from last year, Jason Blodgett. Woodmore didn’t start its season until last Tuesday against Old Fort.

Lady ‘Skins start 3-1 BY JOHN SCHAFFNER Publisher The Port Clinton Lady Redskins are off to a fast start on the season with wins over Woodmore, Sandusky and Danbury. The first loss of the year came to Edison on Saturday, 57-55, after holding lead in the game for 3 1/2 quarters. They led 26-21 at halftime and 42-32 after three quarters. However, Edison’s Clara Reed caught fire in the fourth quarter to lead the Chargers to 25-13 advantage to overtake the Redskins and pull out the late win. “We just turned it over a few times,” said Coach Toby Bickel on Monday. “We turned it over a few times, the Reed girl got extremely hot and we were 3 for 9 from the free throw line. We were in the bonus the entire fourth quarter and if we make a few

free throws, we still win the game.” Hope Thorbahn was the Redskins’ leading scorer with 25. “Hope is extremely valuable for us because she can play any one of the five positions on the floor,” said Bickel about the sophomore budding star. “Her versatility and athleticism makes her a tough matchup for other teams.” In the Redskins win over the Danbury Lakers last week, four players made it into double figures: Tiffany Colston with 15, Kenzie Payne with 13, Meigan Day with 12 and Thorbahn with 10. The Redskins hosted Oak Harbor on Tuesday night. The Lady Rockets were 2-1 on the season following a 68-50 loss at Margaretta last Saturday. The Lady ’Skins host Margaretta on Saturday afternoon.

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SPORTS

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Oak Harbor boys fall to Genoa in season opener; Lady Rockets 2-1overall, 1-0 in league BY YANEEK SMITH

Comets outscored the Rockets, 17-6, to take a commanding 35-28 lead into the final period. Genoa outscored Oak In a tale of two halves, the Genoa Comets outscored Oak Harbor, 14-12, in the final quarter and the Rockets didn’t Harbor, 31-18, in the second half to rally for the 49-40 mount a serious threat until the game’s final minute bevictory on opening night over their Ottawa County rivals fore coming up short. Friday Night at Oak Harbor High School. In the second half, Genoa was able to get the shots it Things were going Oak Harbor’s way early on as the wanted in the lane and controlled the offensive glass, leadRockets took a 10-3 lead after one. Genoa, however, out- ing to a number of second-chance opportunities. scored Oak Harbor, 15-12, in the second quarter to cut the “That almost became their best offense — shooting the lead to 22-18 at the half. ball and trying to get the rebound,” said Oak Harbor head The turning point came in the third quarter when the coach Eric Sweet. Genoa head coach Jeff Overmyer credited his team with playing good defense early on as the difference in his team being able to keep it close early despite its offensive woes. “We defended well enough to keep us in the game,” said Overmyer. “I wasn’t disappointed with our shot selection in the first half. In the second half, we settled down on offense. “When you struggle offensively, your defense has to keep you in it.” Sweet acknowledged that his team lost control of the 419-341-6769 game early in the second half. “We were flat in the third quarter,” said Sweet. “And we’ve got to be able to cut people’s runs, not let them get confidence.” Genoa’s offense was keyed by a balanced scoring attack, one that saw four players score in double figures, among them Devin Sibby (12), Taylor Darling (12), Tyler Pickard (11) and Jacob Young (10). The Rockets were led by Mark Edwards, who led VIEW OUR WEBSITE NOW . . . Using your Smartphone all scorers with 15 points, Download a free app allowing you to read QR codes (or bar codes). and Greg Haar, who had 11 points, including three Then scan the code for immediate access to our website where you three-pointers. can view information about all our listings. The difference in the Go to www.JackBradleyRealty.com

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game came at the free-throw line and in the rebounding category. The Comets made 14 free-throws to the Rockets’ four and were able to control the glass, getting rebounds when it counted most. “We got out-rebounded,” said Sweet. “They’re a tough, physical team.” With the loss, Oak Harbor falls to 0-1 on the season and Genoa improves to 1-0. The Rockets begin conference play this week when they travel to Margaretta on Friday and Lake on Saturday.

Lady Rockets The Oak Harbor girls basketball team is now 2-1 overall and 0-1 in the Sandusky Bay Conference after beating Genoa and losing to Margaretta last week. The girls, which began the season 2-0, lost its conference opener to Margaretta on Saturday, 68-50. The Rockets, who trailed 17-11 after the first quarter, were outscored 18-7 in the second quarter and never recovered. “We didn’t play well,” said head coach Brad Hemminger. “It was very disappointing. We kind-of mentality checked out in the second quarter. “They were aggressive and took us out of our game,” he said. “They also shot better than I thought they would.” Abbie Gezo led all scorers with 17 points and Allison Dunn had 15 points to pace Oak Harbor. In their 65-30 win over Genoa, the Rockets, who led 30-18 at the half, broke the game open by outscoring the Comets 21-7 in the third quarter to take a commanding 51-25 lead. Gezo led the team with 17 points and Dunn had 14 points. The girls won their first game of the season over Fostoria, 47-16. In the win over the Lady Red, the Rockets had three players (Gezo, 12; Dunn, 12, Maria Boers, 10) score in double figures.

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Thursday, December 8, 2011 3B

DANBURY LAKERS

Boys, girls both start off season with losses BY YANEEK SMITH The Danbury boys basketball team had a tough start to its season, opening with a 63-30 nonconference loss to the Old Fort Stockraiders. The Lakers struggled throughout the contest, falling behind 18-10 after one quarter and 3618 at the half. Throughout the contest, the Stockraiders were able to use their size to a huge advantage, out-rebounding the Lakers by a 44-17 margin. Teammate Cole Davidson led the team with 19 points, including three three-pointers, Dalton Perry and A.J. Phillimore had nine points apiece and Brice Taylor chipped in with six points. Perry led the team with 13 rebounds. “They had quite a bit of experience from a team last year that was pretty good,” said Danbury head coach Drew Davie of the Stockraiders. “They really hurt us on the boards; Dalton Perry was physically strong down low. That, and our transition defense

(needs improvement).” Danbury’s Caleb Helline led all scorers with 21 points, connecting on six shots from the floor and making eight free-throws. Needless to say, Davie was pleased with Helline’s performance. “I thought he had a really good game for us,” said Davie. “For one, he’s our only player who had any solid varsity experience. He’s really worked hard over the summer and in the preseason. He did a nice job of getting to the basket and his outside shot is consistent.” The Lakers suffered a costly injury when they lost Dalton Chapman to a broken wrist. It is not known for how long he will be out. It is a severe blow to a young, inexperienced team that is comprised of two seniors, one junior, four sophomores and a freshman. “We need more experience at the varsity level,” said Davie, “and that will only come with time.”

The Lakers begin conference play when they host Emmanuel Christian on Friday.

Lady Lakers As for the girls squad, they fell to 0-2 on the season after their 63-31 loss to Port Clinton in non-conference action. The Lady Skins were led by Kenzie Payne and Tiffany Colston, who scored 13 points apiece, and Hope Thorbahn and Meigan Day, who each had 12 points. Port Clinton was able to use its size to its advantage, outrebounding the Lakers bya 2719 margin. Danbury’s Kelsey Clemons led all scorers with 14 points. Cassidy Rhodes chipped in with seven points. Before that, the Lakers lost their first game of the year to Genoa, 47-36. Danbury begins conference play on Thursday when they travel to Toledo to face Emmanuel Christian.

Locals earn spot in national playoff The Lake Erie Flag Football League’s third-grade Rockets team has earned a spot in the 2012 USFTL National Championship Tournament in Kissimee, Fla. The eight-man traveling team from Oak Harbor took first place at a regional qualifier in November in Mentor, walking away with a paid entry to the national tournament in January. In early November, they earned a second place finish at the Michigan State Championship Tournament in Novi, Mich. Florida will be the LEFFL’s first appearance at such a prestigious event. The cost of the trip is substantial — upwards of $5,000 — and the young team (ages 8 to 9)

is working hard at fundraising from now until the January event. Those interested in helping can have dinner, dessert or an evening snack on Dec. 12th at the McDonald’s restaurant on Ohio in Rossford/Perryburg (in front of Kohl’s). Team members and their parents will be on-hand working for a portion of the evening’s profits. If you aren’t able to stop in that night, but would like to participate in helping the local team reach its goal, individual donations can be sent to LEFFL Travel Team, PO Box 102, Oak Harbor, OH 43449. For information or fundraising opportunities, email Coach Jake at jake3@coastalwave.net.

Edward Jones office to host Holiday Open House

Lee Vivod, Port Clinton Area Chamber Board Member; John Coppeler, Port Clinton Area Chamber Board Member; Lisa Gilleland, owner; Steve Gilleland, owner; Dawn Zink, President of Main Street Port Clinton; Laura Schlachter, Port Clinton Area Chamber and Main Street Port Clinton; and Missy Walker, Vice-President of Main Street Port Clinton.

Deans under new ownership The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Deans Discount, located at 124 Madison St., was held on Friday, Dec. 2. Members of the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Main

Street Port Clinton congratulated and thanked Steve and Lisa Gilleland for their commitment to downtown historic Port Clinton. Deans is under their new ownership and many

changes can be seen including the newly renovated sitting area in the front of the store. For information, contact 419-7341636.

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• 12-2-11 Fannie Mae to Thomas Lajti, 22621 W. Toledo St., $49,900.

• 12-2-11 D. Lee and Sara Johnson to Sunshine Land II, LLC, 2740 B Canterbury Circle, $250,000. • 12-2-11 Pelton Design & Constuction Ltd., to Third Federal Savings & Loan, $50,000.

Jackson St., $119,000. • 12-2-11 Brian G. and Jessie L. Homer to Doreen Kirk, 348 Fourth St., $82,000.

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• 11-28-11 Paul H. Champion, David L. and Margaret L. Champion to Franklin Sting Sr. and Shirley M. Sting, 205 S. Main St., $28,600. • 11-30-11 Penney S. Abbott to Ross W. Abbott II, 112 Washington St., $28,950. • 12-2-11 Croghan Colonial Bank to Michael J. Murawski and Susan L. Boraggina, Ohio 163, $10,000.

• 11-29-11 Lenore J. Gerschutz to Henry M. Gerschutz et al, 150 N. Bedford, part interest $45,000. • 11-30-11 Louisville Title to Carol E. Radebaugh, 21475 S. Harbor Bay Drive, $45,000. • 12-1-11 Karen A. Ruth to Michael a. and Lori K. Youngberg, 250 N. Margaret Drive, $152,500.

• 12-2-11 William and Darleen VanDerGiessen to Barbara Jo Araguz, 518 Laurel Ave., $41,500. • 12-2-11 Christine Slater to US Bank National Association, 1001 E. Third St., $24,000.

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• 12-1-11 Charles R. Shortridge to Marvin Shepard, 1976 N. Ash St., $36,000.

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Middle Bass • 11-29-11 Stanley E. Gebhardt to Donald R. and Mary L. Steinbauer, 1784 N. Shore, $70,000.

Oak Harbor • 12-1-11 Fern D. Baumgartner to K&B Rentals, of Oak Harbor, LLC, 117 Jefferson, $46,000. • 12-2-11 Heather M. and Benjamin S. Cantwell to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 510 N. Church St., $80,000.

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STUDIO Apartment for Rent. $465/Month. Includes Utilities.Port Clinton Schools. Call 419.734.0044

FURNISHED DELUXE one bedroom Condo in Harbor Side. River and Lake views. Great for Davis-Besse workers. Available until June/2012. References required. Call Jim Geldien 480.231.4464 Mountain Standard Time.

PORT CLINTON two bedroom apartment. All appliances, including dishwasher, washer/dryer hook up. Central air, gas heat, private patio, pool, fishing pond. Pool OR Pond View!! $580 and $590 per month. Six month lease available. Water and Sewer included. One cat permitted. No dogs. 419.734.7422, 419.341.4498. Fremont 1 Bedroom Upper Clean. off-street lit parking, appliances, A/C, ALL Utilities paid. No Pets. No Smoking. Credit Check 419.334.2071

Apartment Needed

FREMONT AREA Apartment needed for 1 Adult and 1 child Will pay $350/Month for the right place. Please call 419.443.5689 if you have a Fremont rental for us to consider.

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MIDDLE BASS ISLAND YACHT CLUB Dock Master Position Middle Bass Island Yacht Club is accepting applications for a 2012 seasonal part time dock master position. The ideal candidate should be available to work April through October, have access to Middle Bass Island and flexibility to work both weekends and week days. In addition, applicant must have at least 3 yrs. previous boating experience or have passed a Coast Guard approved safe boating course. Some physical ability will be needed to perform duties. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential along with knowledge of computer

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HELP WANTED

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Branch Manager – Loan Officer Sandusky, Ohio First Federal Bank of Ohio has an excellent opportunity for a fulltime Branch Manager – Loan Officer. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in mortgage, consumer and commercial lending, as well as being customer service oriented. The person will be responsible for supervising and managing the Branch Office and establishing new business. Previous experience a plus but will train the proper candidate. The positions offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package that includes medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and a 401(K) plan. Please send resume to: First Federal Bank of Ohio • Attention: Thomas L. Moore P.O. Box 957, Galion, Ohio 44833 • EOE

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NOTICE TO BID Bids will be received by the Bay Township Trustees for a new high pressure foam system flat bed skid unit to fit the 2012 F350 chassis with single rear wheels which will be supplied by Bay Township. Bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Foam System Unit” and mailed to the Bay Township Fiscal Officer, 5530 W. Little Portage Rd., Port Clinton, Oh 43452. Name and address of the bidder are to appear in the upper left hand corner. Bids may also be hand delivered to 4471 W. Fremont Rd., Port Clinton, Oh on day of bid opening between the times of 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. All bids to be received by 6:45 p.m. December 21, 2011. Bids will be opened and read at 7:00 p.m. December 21, 2011 in the office of the Board of Trustees, 4471 W. Fremont Rd., Port Clinton, Ohio, Ottawa County. Specifications are available from the fiscal officer, Bonnie Kaspar, by request in writing to 5530 W. Little Portage Rd., Port Clinton, Oh 43452 or by phone (419) 734-2930. The Board of Trustees has the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept any bid which meets or exceeds the specifications that are deemed to be in the best interest of the community. All bids to remain firm for thirty days after bid opening. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check in the amount of 10% of the amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and its performance properly secured. The successful bidder will be required to execute an affidavit of non-delinquency of personal property taxes. Board of Bay Township Trustees, Bonnie Kaspar, Fiscal Officer

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Rob & Joy Ault Sales Leaders

Congratulations November Leaders

Catawba • Custom home with upgrades • 3 bed 3 bath + loft • Panoramic views, private dockage • $459,000 • Cheryl Hetrick 419-202-0144

Marblehead • Stick built 2BR/2BA – 1458 sq. ft • Open floor plan w/cath. ceilings • Att. garage (1.5 car) on .27 acres • $139,900 • Karmen Lucas 419-656-9188

Marblehead • Channel Grove – Dockage available • Open floor living and family room • 2 bed possible 3 • $79,900 • Karmen Lucas 419-656-9188

Port Clinton • 3 bed home w/central air • Detached garage, full basement • Spacious private fenced backyard • $78,000 • Sue Piacentino 419-341-4945

Tomi Johnson Listing Leader

Marblehead • Cozy cottage style home w/major upgrades • Walk to marina, dockage available • Golf cart community • $225,000 • Dan Kukay 419-656-0138

Your

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Discover the Nor’Easter Cove Luxury Waterfront Townhomes …minutes from the lake!

On Catawba Island Nor’Easter Cove Features & Benefits • Private Marina • Floating Dock Steps from your home • High Quality Construction • Fabulous Views of West Harbor • Olympic Size Pool • Nor’Easter Club Membership* • Public Water & Sewer

For more information please contact: Bill Van Der Giessen PH: 419-656-4300 www.noreastercove.com

Port Clinton • Dockage at your door • Newer Roof, furnace, A/C • 1Yr Limited Home Warranty Included • $239,900 • Sue Piacentino 419-341-4945

Port Clinton • 4 BR/ 3 Full Baths/.52 Acres • Open fl plan/Vaulted ceilings • Water Front w/65' dock at door • $224,900 • Cheryl Hetrick 419-202-0144

Port Clinton • Newer Bayfront development • 3 bed 2.5 bath ranch • Full basement/formal dining room • $225,000 • Karmen Lucas 419-656-9188

Still time to drop off new and gently used coats for kids and families

VACANT LAND Catawba • Waterfront lots with dockage at door • Quality home sites/60 acres of protected wetlands • Nature preserve with 2 mile nature trail • Cheryl Hetrick 419-202-0144 Catawba • Waterfront development/ Building lot • Views of water from 3 directions • Private clubhouse/pool/dockage • Cheryl Hetrick 419-202-0144 Catawba • The Woodlands • Over 1/2 acre on private street • Great neighborhood • $62,900 • Danis Putzbach 419-967-0852 Marblehead • 30 ft deeded dock included • Heated pool/Children’s play area

• Walk to East Harbor State Park • $52,900-60,900 • Rob & Joy Ault 419-341-6769 Marblehead • Waterfront development/ Building lots • On Channel – Build your own dock • Private beach, pool, clubhouse • $99,900 • Mary Wandersleben 440-724-6829 Put In Bay • 6 vacant lots • 1/2 acre each • Investment purposes only • $169,900 • Lisa Horman 419-271-8110 Kelleys Island • 700 ft of shoreline • 13 acres partially wooded • Near airport • Margaret Lenthe 419-341-2014

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Catawba Office • 4054 East Harbor Road Port Clinton, OH 43452 • 877-734-5751

6B Thursday, December 8, 2011

The Beacon

NEW

Our goal is to sell every Chrysler 200 for $200 less than the competition.

2011 Chrysler 200 Touring

#C1148 Baumann Price

MRSP $22,290 $ *

17,492

NEW

2012 Jeep Liberty

2011 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Chrysler 300

#C12J048

#B1314

#B1061

MRSP $26,768

MRSP $30,995

MRSP $34,085

Baumann Price

21,940

NEW

26,606*

NEW

2011 Jeep Compass

28,621*

#C11J046

#D1202

2012 Dodge Journey SXT

MRSP $23,830

#ND1206

MRSP $23,015

Baumann Price

MRSP $27,288

Baumann Price

20,858

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

21,445

(Includes Conquest Cash)

Baumann Price

25,123*

*Prices include all rebates & incentives plus tax, title, license & document fees with approved credit.