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Merry Christmas for all Salvation Army provides gifts for families in need Salvation Army volunteers gathered at the former Portage School site last week to help make Christmas a little brighter for local families in need. The organization held its annual toy distribution, handing out gifts purchased with local donations. The Ottawa County Sheriff ’s Office also donated bikes allowing families to enter tickets into a raffle. Close to 800 families were signed up to come throughout the day and shop for the donated gifts for their kids as well as coats for the whole family. Parents are allowed two toys for kids up to age 12 and one gift – often more expensive — for kids 13 to 18. Stocking stuffers and warm hats, gloves and scarves were also available as well as gift wrapping services and lunch. A second distribution was held Tuesday for those unable to attend last week.
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Toys, books and other gifts were separated into age groups and piled high throughout the former Portage School. According to local Salvation Army Director Maureen Saponari, in total more than 1,800 gifts were available. For information about donating or receiving assistance, call Saponari at 419-732-2769. Coats hung in the hallway with a sign stating simply “Take what you need” — the theme of the holiday distribution.
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Four join Red Cross Hall of Fame Local American Red Cross volunteers recently gathered at the Port Clinton home of Joe and Deena Camerato for a holiday open house and volunteer recognition. Entertainment was provided by Greg Fox, our local piano-man. Diane Dixon, Director of Volunteers for the Northwest Ohio Region, awarded pins for 35 years of service to Jan Overmyer of Oak Harbor, Jean Tucker of Port Clinton and Natalie Twarek of Marblehead. Others earning special years of service pins were: 25 years — Dottie Earls, Marblehead; 20 years — Mike Drusbacky, Port Clinton; 15 years — Dave Baldwin, Oak Harbor, and Debra Garrard, Marblehead; 10 years — Dr. Robert and Maureen Gedert, Port Clinton; five years — Lisa Chura, Bill Lowe and Jim Sass, of Port Clinton, Larry Coats, of Elmore, and Darcene Selby of Marblehead. Peggy Holewinski, Financial Development Officer for the region, recognized Ottawa County’s first online giving team. Team members receiving an “Extra Mile” award were: Deena Camerato, Chuck and Emily Conboy, John Gibson, Carl Koebel and Jenn Kolar, all of Port Clinton; and Molly Rosiar, Marblehead. Outstanding Community Service awards went to Phil Gravengaard and Bill Lowe, both of Port Clinton. Next, Ottawa County Director Beth Leggett, announced this year’s Hall of Fame inductees: • Cynthia Amerine, Port Clinton, who took a weekend of training at the Disaster College set up in Toledo after Katrina struck in 2005 and proceeded to Baton Rouge to help with a shelter set up there. She was inspired to further her work with the Red Cross and the following fall founded Ottawa County Club Red. Club Red currently boasts approximately 60 members, women who help educate the public about Red Cross programs and ser-
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Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas First of all, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas. This is always a fun time for me because of all the young people we have gotten to know over the years who return home for the holidays. It is always a big kick to say hello and catch up. nnn
At last report, the Salvation Army was running a bit short on its goal of garnering $55,000 for this holiday season. So, Mayor Debbie Hymore-Tester rolled up her sleeves and challenged Toledo Mayor Mike Bell to a fundraising challenge. It takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 22) at Bassett’s Market! We already know that Mayor Bell raised $167 in two hours of ringing the bell. So, our challenge is to beat that with Mayor Debbie! nnn
Sharon Sanger, of Oak Harbor, was selected as our “Find
Wylie” winner. She found our friendly fish hiding in the ad for Bruno’s Pizza on page 8A last week. Sharon wins a $20 gift card from Friendship Food Stores. We’ll be hiding Wylie again this week. If you find him, just drop off an entry form at our office in the Beacon Place Business Center, or hit the Find Wylie icon at www.thebeacon.net. nnn
Now that The Beacon is legally able to carry “Legal Notice Advertising” — i.e. sheriff ’s sales, municipal bid advertising and the like — we have determined to “spread our wings” just a bit into Western Ottawa County. So, The Beacon can now be found on newsstands in the following locations: Red White & Brew, Pills and Packages, Portage Inn, The Village Restaurant, Tina’s Drive-Thru and Tanks Meats in Elmore and Ernestos, R. Café, Rayz Café, Miller’s Market and McDonald’s in Genoa. The Beacon can also be picked up at the
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Things are getting exciting around the Port Clinton High School Band Room as the band and orchestra are practicing for their upcoming holiday trip to Florida. The band will perform in the Disney Spectromagic Parade on Thursday, Dec. 29, and the Orchestra plays a concert at the downtown Disney Marketplace Waterslide stage. On Dec. 31, the band marches in the “Fresh from Florida” Parade (formerly known as the Citrus Sports Parade) in downtown Orlando. That parade will be televised at 10 a.m. Jan. 2 on Channel 13 ABC in Toledo.
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McDONALD’S BACK IN BUSINESS A crowd gathered Wednesday morning to see the flag and ribbon cut in the front the new McDonald’s restaurant on Perry Street in Port Clinton.
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Mary Clemons Oct. 16, 1926 — Dec. 15, 2011 Mary Kathryn Clemons, 85, of Catawba Island, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. Visitation was held on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 1124 Fulton St., Port Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Port Clinton, with the Rev. John C. Missler officiating. Burial followed at Catawba Island Cemetery.
Hans Lilie Aug. 24, 1953 — Dec. 13, 2011 Hans J. Lilie, 78, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Hans, may be given to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes. com.
Richard Ohlemacher Dec. 2, 1942 — Dec. 11, 2011 Richard Charles Ohlemacher Jr. 69, formerly of Bay Township, passed away on Sunday Dec. 11 at his residence on Sugarloaf Key, Fla. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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A community view: charitable people BY AMY BELOW Chairwoman United Way Annual Campaign Monday morning as I made my drive to work across Bay Twp in Ottawa County, with the sun rising in the east and our beautiful marshland to the south, I was reminded how blessed I am to live in and be part of this community, especially such a charitable community. I would personally like to thank all of the people in our community that choose to give and give back in one way or another. From my view, our community is comprised of Charitable People. Charitable people give time. Charitable people give food. Charitable people give money. Charitable people give hope. When I was appointed Chairperson of our United Way Campaign this year, it certainly wasn’t because I was wealthy. It struck me when a childhood friend said “Your mom would be so proud!” mainly because I chose to give back. That appointment also came with the realization of how far I, our children, and family had come was due largely in part to the support of such a charitable community. Over the last 6 years, I have had the opportunity to find out more and learn more about the programs that United Way supports in income, education, and health and the difference it makes when you give a hand up and not a handout. I was one of those lower middle class kids at the poverty line. One of those kids that grew up in the area now called “Original Conestoga” in a single parent
home with a brother and four sisters whose alcoholic father abandoned the family and provided no financial support. A home where the ping, ping, ping combined with the sound of the train made its own kind of music when the buckets caught the rain from the leaky roof. A home where you didn’t have the luxury to drink pop and had to eat everything on your plate; a home where you drank water instead of milk and learned to cook with lots of eggs, chicken, vegetables, rice and noodles and many a day had breakfast for dinner. Like children in our schools today, our clothes didn’t come from a department store, our clothes came from cousins hand me downs or donations of friends or at Christmas time that nice Skating Sweater from Webb’s Barn. (much like the new Portage Resale Shop.) Working three jobs at the same time was normal and had it not been for my mom’s weekend job as a waitress and the generosity of heavy tippers this time of year many of my Christmas Days would not have been so bright! On Saturday, I was once again reminded of what a giving community I have lived in all my life, as I stood at the post office mailing packages, a very well dressed woman came in and asked, “Does anyone know where the donation box is for toys and coats?” It was without hesitation another woman directed her to her bank’s toy donation box and to the Sutton Center to drop off coats. If nothing else, I want to leave you with knowing that you live in a wonderful charitable community. Whether
it’s a donation to United Way, Goodwill or supporting our churches, our scholarships, a Fire Department raising money for equipment, a BBQ to help pay medical bills for friends with cancer, or a Coffee Shop adopting Christmas families, buying cookies at your church or donating to the Humane Society or simply opening the door for a new opportunity for someone – it is all about giving back. This is a community that pulls together in times of need and that step to the plate every time through it’s giving. My out of town friends from Columbus and Cincinnati and I have watched in awe the last six years as those without much to their name have donated money or time to the Red Kettle, dropped off Toys for Tots, Adopted Angels from the Angel Tree, made hats and mittens and the many business and employees that have reached deep in their pockets to donate the much needed food to our area food pantries. As we move into the New Year, let’s put our money toward something that won’t be stored in a box or a storage unit, and continue to invest in our community. Thank you to all who have given to United Way through your workplace campaign or have sent in a contribution in response to a request in the mail. Thank you for giving back and for supporting Ottawa County’s United Way Agenda for Change. As you make your New Year’s resolutions, please remember, it’s never too late to Give, Advocate, Volunteer. Merry Christmas!
Sound Off Thanks This letter is to thank the Ottawa County Highway Department for their prompt response and excellent service and repair to a crumbling road at 1104, 1090 and 1080 N. Tettau Road. To workers Norm, Joe, Dan, Kurt, Wes, Sheldon and Denny: thank you gentlemen. Sincerely, Joshua Fouts and family Juan and Wendy Cortez and family
Olde Fashioned Christmas The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make the 2011 Olde’ Fashioned Christmas celebration a success this year. Nearly 200 children visited with Santa, enjoyed cookies & hot cocoa, and shopped in the secret Santa shop for gifts for their loved ones. We
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gift-wrapping service until Friday, Dec. 23, when she will be at the Ottawa County Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to do last-minute, on-the-spot wrapping for those late shoppers. Cathy will wrap gifts and provide the paper and ribbon in return for a donation to the Ottawa County Museum. Shoppers who have more than 10 gifts to be wrapped should call Cathy ahead of time at 419-260-3949 to make arrangements for pick up and delivery.
They will be serving pancakes and sausage along with coffee and juice for $5 per person from 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy! nnn
We received notification of a vacancy on the Catawba Island Township Zoning Board. If you live on Catawba and would like to serve, call 419-797-4131 or stop by the Catawba Township Administration Office on Cemetery Road between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. nnn
I am one of those last-minute Christmas Shoppers. I’m an old fashioned one at that. I hate to shop, so as long as I have to, why not go shopping where at least the people in the store know my name? You know what I mean — SHOP LOCAL when you can! nnn
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Speaking of the museum, it will be open additional hours during the school Christmas vacation: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, Wednesday, Dec. 28 and Friday, Dec. 30. They can be open anytime by appointment. Just call curator Peggy Debien at 419-732-1039. Children are always welcome to visit the museum with or without parents. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome.
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Cameron Confidential: North Coast brands are being bought, sold, and traded lately as vintners struggle to stay ahead of their obligations. The wines we sourced from this deal make up a considerable part of the repositioning of a particular ultra-premium Zinfandel and Zin-based blend producer that was sold a year or so ago. As part of the deal one of the brands was discontinued altogether and we purchased all of those wines and others from the flagship brand as they sought to maintain the high-dollar price point by reducing Full service inventory. This is a classic deal for Cameron Hughes Wine but it’s also a Pharmacy one-time deal as they severely cut back the 2010 contracts, so grab what you at our can of these incredible values.
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The WSOS offices will be closed Dec. 26-30 to walkin clients. However, all critical services will be maintained such as heating assistance through the Emergency Home energy Assistance Program, transportation (TRIPS) and meals to homebound seniors. Also, all WSOS senior centers will remain open. Anyone experiencing an emergency should call 1-800-775-9767. Those with emergency heating problems should call 1-888-441-4327. A WSOS staff member will respond to all messages within 24 hours. All offices will re-open at 9 a .m. January 2.
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Today is the inaugural weekly column from Otterbein North Shore. First, we wish you a very blessed Christmas filled with all the goodness and love of the season! We also want you to know that Otterbein North Shore wants to be your by-the-lake Senior Lifestyle resource. Many choose the lovely patio homes, apartments, assisted living and leader of the pack nursing in the new Jane Baker House. All offer Otterbein’s Continuing Care “Lifetime” safety net. Some choose the convenience of a short vacation or winter stay with snow shoveling, maintenance and so much more as part of the plan. Give Lisa a call at (419) 798-8203 to schedule your very own complimentary lunch and tour. Life here is all about choice. Otterbein North Shore offers complete retirement options such as patio homes, apartments, assisted living and the newest concept in nursing, the Jane Baker House, offering private suite nursing and rehabilitation in a small house with a great room and fireplace. 9400 North Shore Blvd.: Take Route 2 to Route 269 North (LakesideMarblehead Exit). Take 269 North to 163 East (dead-end) and then turn right. Take 163 East 2.5 miles to North Shore Boulevard. Turn left onto North Shore Boulevard. Go two miles. Otterbein North Shore is on the right. Contact Lisa Cutcher at (419) 798-8203.
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Turkey Chase raises more than $10K for scholarship fund The 2011 Jessie Schenk Memorial Turkey Chase raised more than $10,000 at the event held Saturday, Nov. 26. More than 200 entrants completed the 5K which was won by the turkey, Patrick Edwards, in a course record time of 17:36.01. Funds raised each year at the Turkey Chase benefit the Jessica Schenk Memorial Scholar/Athlete Scholarship. This award is given annually to Port Clinton High School seniors who have excelled in both academics and athletics, contributed to their community and are planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. The money received at the 2011 race will help in reaching the goal of granting three scholarships annually. The organizing committee for the Turkey Chase would like to thank the T-shirt sponsors: O.E. Meyer Co., Fairway Villas, Logo to a Tee, Port Clinton Prop Repair Inc., Skipper Bud’s, Dave’s Plumbing and Heating, Catawba Moorings, Mike’s Dockside Service, Catawba Island Club, Gene Ptacek & Son Fire Equipment, Dupp’s Printing and Pier 53 Marine Sales and Service, as well as all of the participants and volunteers for making the race such a success.
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The next Turkey Chase will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24. For information, call Ginger Schenk at 419-797-4959 or visit http://jessiesturkeychase.yolasite.com.
Almost 100 people came to St. Joseph Parish Hall to see “The Evening News Hour,” a play written by Kim Saunders about the birth of Jesus. The Rev. Daniel Ring began the play with a Bible reading from Luke 1:26-38 on which the play was based. The cast was comprised of students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The Channel 7 Evening News Team covered the story of the Nativity with only two commercial breaks. The evening ended with a visit from St. Nicholas and goodies where shared by all.
Foundation Santa stops in invites grant PC for pancakes applications The Ottawa County Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations in or serving Ottawa County to submit requests for grant funding to the Foundation. The Foundation makes grants to programs in the fields of education, social services, physical and mental health, safe and positive living environments, natural resources and the arts. The Foundation serves to provide for the enrichment of the quality of life in the Ottawa County community. Since its inception in 1999, the Foundation has awarded numerous grants through designated funds, scholarship funds and organizational funds. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Grant Seekers Workshop, sponsored by the Foundation and the United Way. The workshop will be held at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 2 at The Oak Harbor Public Library. Reservations for the workshop must be made by calling the United Way at 419-734-6645. Applications and Guidelines for Grant Seekers will be available after Dec. 15 at the following public libraries: Ida Rupp in Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Harris-Elmore, Putin-Bay School, Marblehead and Genoa. Applications are also available at the Grant Seekers Workshop and online at www.OttawaCCF.org. Applications must be submitted via the U.S. Postal Service postmarked no later than March 15.
Santa came to town and stopped at Edgewood Manor for a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 3. Edgewood Manor hosted more than 100 community members to pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, juice and milk. Children had the opportunity to climb on Santa’s lap and tell him their Christmas dreams and wishes. “We packed in a full house,” said Carrie McGlothlin, marketing director at Edgewood. “These events are so well attended, we had to stop taking RSVPs. I am so glad the community embraces the events we hold at the facility as this is such a special time of year and our residents enjoy the visitors.” For questions regarding the facility, upcoming events or to take a tour, call McGlothlin at 419-734-5506. Alaynah Salyers sits on Santa’s lap at Edgewood Manor’s Breakfast with Santa. Alaynah is the daughter of Matt and Tonya Salyers and she is 3 years old.
St. Joseph’s Mass schedule Here is the Christmas and New Year’s Mass schedules from St. Joseph’s Church, 113 James St., Marblehead: • Christmas Eve — 4 p.m. vigil; midnight service with adult choir • Christmas Day — 10:30 a.m. • New Year’s Eve — 4 p.m. • New Year’s Day — 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
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10th annual Holiday Breakfast with the Arts Two hundred local residents attended the Port Clinton High School Holiday Breakfast with the Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Residents of the Port Clinton City School District, age 60 and older, enjoyed a breakfast followed by special performances of the PCHS Band, Choirs and Orchestra. Student projects were also on display as presented by art instructor Cheryl Knapp and Computer Aided Design projects prepared by students in Bobby Good’s Industrial Technology Classes. The school district has hosted the event for 10 years and attendance grows each year. The event showcases the school’s talented students and is a way to give back to the local community. The guests were welcomed by Patrick Adkins, superintendent of schools, and Gary Steyer, principal. Following the breakfast meal prepared by Liz Pagniano, director of
food services, guests were entertained by the Port Clinton High School Choirs under the direction of Eric Watts. The orchestra, under the direction of Brian Stitak, also performed as well as the concert band directed by Rod Miller. Tune in to see the web video on www.pccsd.net Students from PCHS organizations such as Leadership Council, DECA and the Key Club helped to host the event. DECA donated several door prizes for the audience with National Honor Society students helping as Santa and his elves. Local residents enjoyed the morning concert, which has become a holiday tradition. Donna Becker and Judy Smith enjoy the choirs performing at the Holiday Breakfast with the Arts at Port Clinton High School last week. Artwork by PCHS students can be seen in the background.
Port Clinton preschool teacher is a Spark for area families A Port Clinton preschool teacher is the second recipient of the Spark Award presented to an innovative teacher in the Early Childhood programs operated by WSOS Community Action Commission. Tammy Myers, of Oak Harbor, was presented her award recently by WSOS Family Development Director Jacquie Wells. She was nominated by her peers being helpful to other staff and for her dedication to the children and families she serves. “I’m really honored,” Myers said. “Even though we don’t do what we do for recognition, it’s nice to know that someone thinks we’re doing a MYERS
good job. I really appreciate the recognition.” For the past three years, Myers has worked as a preschool teacher of children in the home-based option of the Early Childhood program operated by WSOS. She has served at the WSOS center in Bowling Green before returning to Ottawa County to serve families there. “This recognition is a fitting tribute to Tammy’s dedication to the children and families served by WSOS programs each day,” Wells said. The Spark Award is awarded monthly to a WSOS Early Childhood Program staff member who demonstrates innovative and caring service to the children and families of the program. A Clyde preschool teacher received the first award in September. The award is designed to honor those employees who have performed consistently in the
past month beyond the expectations of the children and families in the program. The nominations must show how the nominee performs under the five pillars of excellence: leadership, quality, service, finance and innovation. WSOS Head Start/Early Childhood Program is a comprehensive early childhood and family program. The program provides early childhood education that is complemented by nutrition/health services for the child, and social services for the entire family. For residents who believe their families could benefit from the WSOS Head Start/Early Childhood Program, or if you know a family who would, call WSOS at 1-800775-9767 or visit the website, www.wsos.org.
Timmons named Teacher of the Trimester at PCMS Dan Timmons, Port Clinton Middle School Fleet 6 Social Studies Teacher, has been selected as Teacher of the Trimester by his students. PCMS students voted during their lunch periods for the one teacher they thought has been the most influential to them. All students could vote from a ballot of all teachers. Timmons was the highest vote earning teacher out of all teachers nominated. Some of the quotes from students’ nomination forms included: “He pushes us to do our best,”
“He’s fun, enjoyable and makes learning fun,” “He’s one of my favorite teachers that you can’t get enough of ” and “He is just a great teacher.” Timmons received a plaque, compliments of PCMS Student Council, a gift certificate to Marco’s Pizza from Academic Boosters and a PCMS sling bag. Principal Carrie Sanchez said the Teacher of the Trimester program was initiated to give teachers the opportunity to be recognized by their students for all their time and energy.
Dan Timmons, center, is surrounded by his students, along with Patrick Adkins, Superintendent of Schools, after being named Port Clinton Middle School Teacher of the Trimester
Locals earn scholarships to BGSU Firelands
OHIO TERRITORY Students in Connie Snyder’s fourth grade Social Studies class are studying Ohio History and learning about different Indian tribes associated with the Ohio Territory in the early 1700s. They recently completed a project about the tribes and their villages. Students were assigned the following tribes: Ottawa, Shawnee, Mingo, Iroquois, Algonquin, Wyandot and Delaware. Their projects portrayed the homes the tribes lived in, examples of how they dressed, tools used to hunt, and what was gathered or planted for food choices. Pictured with their Indian Village are: Sam Walker, Elena Kessler, Hannah Paeth, J.T. Saffran, Cooper Stine, Lohany Arambula, Zach Weldon and Lissa Gillman. Missing is Sierra Robinette
Locals were recently awarded scholarships to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. Mary Frances Kirkpatrick, of Marblehead; Caly Anne Laurents, of Port Clinton; and Kelsey Anne Pepa, of Lakeside all received the Sandusky Register Scholarship and will get $500 toward tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year. The Sandusky Register offers six scholarships, three to freshmen and three to continuing students. Recipients must reside in Erie or Huron counties, the city of Port Clinton or Danbury Township. Kirkpatrick is a 2011 graduate of Port Clinton High School where she was inducted into the National Honor Society, and was involved with girls varsity basketball, track, Spanish Club and Future Professionals of Medicine. She is a freshman majoring in a medical program at BGSU Firelands. Kirkpatrick is the daughter of Kevin and Theresa Kirkpatrick of Marblehead. Laurents is a 2007 graduate of PCHS. She is a sophomore majoring in visual
communication technology at BGSU Firelands where she is involved in the Speech Activities Organization — Theatre and the Visual Communication Technology Organization. She is the daughter of Victoria Laurents, of Port Clinton. Pepa is a 2011 graduate of Danbury High School where she was on the honor roll, graduated with high honors, and received the President’s Award, an academic letter, a scholar athletic award and is a member of the National Honor Society. She was also involved in Danbury Caberet, marching, jazz and pep bands, PAWS club, Foreign Language Club and was a member of the yearbook staff. She is a sophomore majoring in environmental science at BGSU Firelands. Pepa is the daughter of Darrell and Brenda Pepa of Lakeside. For information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Debralee Divers, director of admissions and financial aid, at 419-4335560, 800-322-4787 or divers@bgsu.edu.
Student of the Month Lions Club Lions Club of the Marblehead Peninsula has selected Zane Ostheimer as November’s Student of the Month. He is a Danbury High School senior and the son of Pamela Ostheimer. Ostheimer is an officer for the World Language Club and a member of student council, yearbook staff, PAWS and the Laker Chorus. He serves as a preschool teacher’s aide this year. He has lettered two years in choir. Last summer he volunteered numerous hours to help with the elementary summer school program. Ostheimer plans to attend college and major in international business/ marketing and continue his studies in French. In the community, he volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and for Ex Libris in Marblehead. He enjoys baking cookies and other goodies and then sharing them with the students and staff at school. Ostheimer has been influenced the most by his mother who has “always been there through the good and bad times.” The Danbury staff states that he “is a helpful, personable and conscientious student.”
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Derek Scott, Port Clinton High School Class of 2004, is home for the holidays and one of his first stops was to see his little brother Rok. Rok is a fourth grade student at Jefferson Elementary and hasn’t seen his big brother in almost two years. The two reunited right before school dismissed on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
RED CROSS from 1A vice and who raise funds to help support the local office. • Kate Botti, of Marblehead, also started volunteering in 2005 however her deployment was to Hurricane Rita in southern Florida as a Client Services’ caseworker. Botti has continued to train and drill with Disaster Services volunteers here at home and is a team leader. • Lisa Chura, Port Clinton, began volunteering five years ago and has logged hundreds of hours teaching CPR and First Aid, Babysitting Training, First Aid for Little People, and Aquatics. Lisa has worked on the past three Club Red galas, acting as a past decorating chair. She also helped with the spring golf scramble and has recently taken Disaster Services training and joined the monthly call-out team. • Kay Ginn, Oak Harbor, started volunteering in 2005 in response to Hurricane Wilma. Kay has continued her training here at home and has been deployed to two other national relief operations away from home. She also helped with the Toledo floods and the Millbury tornado. Local Advisory Board Chairman and member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Toledo Area Chapter Gary Mortus awarded two Volunteer of the Year Awards. The first award went to Lisa Chura for always stepping up when needed to teach, fundraise and respond. The second award went to Gary’s daughter, Lindsey Mortus. Lindsey is a local Disaster Services team leader and also teaches CPR and First Aid regularly to the public. Lindsey has assisted with the past four Club Red summer galas and also helps with the annual golf scramble. Both of these volunteers have crossed trained and are always ready to help others learn to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
WHAT: A support group for children ages 7 to 12 years of age who are separated from their parents, temporarily or permanently, through marital separation, divorce or incarcerated. Using creative and fun interventions, the group will teach the children ways to cope and manage stress WHEN: 4-5:30 p.m. WHERE: Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky COST: Free INFO: To enroll, contact Hope Seavers, 419-6255269, or hseavers@ steinhospice.org.
Lighthouse Historical Society WHAT: Monthly meeting WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Otterbein North Shore Retirement Center, 9400 North Shore Blvd., Marblehead
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WHAT: Women, Infants and Children clinic WHEN: 12:45 to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton INFO: 419-734-6800 or 800-788-8803
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WHAT: Monthly meeting — including complimentary light lunch — for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. WHEN: 12:30 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Magruder Clinic INFO: RSVP to 419-7343131, 3370
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WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton INFO: 419-734-6800 or 800-788-8803
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WHAT: A support group for children ages 7 to 12 years of age who are separated from their parents, temporarily or permanently, through marital separation, divorce or incarcerated. Using creative and fun interventions, the group will teach the children ways to cope and manage stress WHEN: 4 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky COST: Free INFO: To enroll, contact Hope Seavers, 419-6255269, or hseavers@ steinhospice.org.
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WHAT: Free blood pressure checks are offered during this free meal; open to the public WHEN: 4:30 to 6 p.m. WHERE: St. John Lutheran Church Parish Hall, corner Adams and Second streets, Port Clinton
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WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcome WHEN: 6 p.m. every Wednesday WHERE: Oak Harbor Library, 147 W. Main St. INFO: 419-276-0304
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WHAT: Staff of Magruder’s Respiratory Therapy certified with the American Lung Association will facilitate the eight-session, seven-week tobacco cessation program. WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center COST: $75 payment can be made in the business office on the ground floor of the hospital between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday INFO: 419-734-3131, ext. 3461
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PC now 3-0 in SBC BY JOHN SCHAFFNER Publisher After a five games in an eight-night stretch, the Port Clinton Redskins have now completed the first six games of the regular season at 3-3. However, all of their wins have been against Sandusky Bay Conference opponents and they head into this Friday’s road game at Sandusky St. Marys with a perfect 3-0 record in the conference. The Redskins went 3-2 for the past five, recording wins over Edison, Oak Harbor and Margaretta. They were beaten by Tiffin Columbian and Woodmore. “It was interesting to play that many games in so few days this early in the season,” said PC Coach Troy Diels on Monday. “The thing that stuck out to me was how well the kids prepared for each opponent in such a short time span. We didn’t have a lot of time to prepare, but the kids did very well executing what we wanted to do.” What about being 3-3 at this point in the season and 3-0 in the SBC? “I am pleased with where we are,” said Diels. “It is a good start to build off of and I still do not think we have reached our ceiling yet. We have some things that we can still improve upon and now hopefully we can do that with the practice time that we are given in the next few weeks.” The Redskins have found one constant in their game up to this point in the season. They do not rely on any one player for offense.
Girls game rescheduled The Dec. 27 Port Clinton girls basketball game has been rescheduled to Jan. 24. Action will begin with the freshman team at 4:30 p.m. that day. “We have been very unselfish so far on offense and I really like to see that,” the coach said. “We have been going to the hot hand in each game which says a lot about the kids.” And defensively? “We have had lapses on defense, but it seems like when we have needed big stops we have been able to get them. I am very pleased with where we are on the defensive end because I feel like we have thrown a lot at them so early in the season.” The Redskins meet Sandusky St. Mary’s on the road this Friday night in a game right before Christmas. “We are always looking to guard against distractions,” said, speaking of Santa Claus. “We will work hard with the hours that we have during this stretch.” St. Mary’s will provide quite a challeng. “They have a couple of big guys and a lot of shooters to surround them with,” Diels said. “Alex Opfer is their point guard and averages 18 points per game. They have one of the best young players in the league back in Denarius Harris. It should be a very competitive game this Friday.”
Redskin cheerleaders put on Kiddie Clinic Jan. 7 The Port Clinton High School Cheerleaders have scheduled the annual Kiddie Clinic for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, in the Port Clinton High School Cafeteria. Participants then have the opportunity to cheer on Saturday, Jan. 7, at halftime of the varsity game vs. Fremont Ross. The cost for the clinic is $15 and includes a T-shirt, cheer instruction, snack and admission to the game for kiddie cheerlead-
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Danbury girls now 2-3 on the season BY YANEEK SMITH The Danbury girls went 1-1 last week, beating Gibsonburg, 50-46, before losing to Northwood, 5444. In their loss to Northwood, the Lakers fell behind midway through the first quarter and never regained the lead. The Lakers, which trailed 26-14 at the half, never seriously threatened in the second half, getting no closer than seven points. The Lakers were done in by their poor performance in the second quarter, which saw them score just four points in the period. Rebecca Bisbee led the Lady Rangers (3-2, 2-1 TAAC) with 15 points and Kelly Sawmiller finished with eight. Erin Lavelle had 15 points to lead the Lakers and Kelsey Clemons chipped in with 12 points. With the loss, the Lakers are now 2-3 overall and 2-1 in the Toledo Area Athletic Conference (TAAC).
ROCKETS from 2B long, The junior, who is averaging 13.9 points per game (ppg), is second on the team in scoring behind Dunn. The Tigers rallied to cut the deficit to two at 56-54 when Amanda Vacca hit a free throw with 10 seconds left, but Makayla Carpenter gave Oak Harbor a four-point lead with two free throws on the following possession. It was the third quarter that proved to be the difference in Oak Harbor’s 68-48 non-conference loss to undefeated Bellevue. Freshman Carly Santoro led all scorers with 23 points and Leslie Raifsnider chipped in with 18. Both Santoro and Raifsnider each had two three-pointers.
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Against Gibsonburg, the Lakers took control early, outscoring 10-8 and 18-15 in the first two quarters, respectively, to lead 2823 at the half. Danbury entered the fourth quarter with a 38-29 lead, only to see the Lady Bears rally to outscore them, 17-12 in the final period to make a game out of it. Cassidy Rhodes led the team with 13 points, nine of which came on free throws. In all, Danbury had three players finish in double figures as Erin Lavella had 12 points and Kelsey Clemons scored 11. Lexi Busdeker scored 13 points to lead Gibsonburg. The Lakers scored nearly half of their points from the free-throw line, hitting 23-of-46 (50%) shots from the charity stripe. The Lady Bears (2-2, 1-1 TAAC) shot just 17-of-38 (44.7%) from the line. Danbury returns to non-conference action when it hosts Seneca East on Dec. 29 and resumes TAAC competition when it travels to Cardinal Stritch on Jan. 3.
Led by Ashton Daniel, who has scored in double figures in every game this season, Seneca East, out of the Midland Athletic League (MAL) is 3-2 on the season.
The Lady Red had two other players in double figures, Marissa Kath and Kristin Socho, who scored 10 points apiece. Bellevue led 29-21 at the half before breaking the game open with a dominant third quarter that saw them outscore Oak Harbor, 21-5. In the second half, Bellevue settled into a half-court zone defense that proved to be the difference in keeping the Rockets in check. “That’s a very good team, one of the best in the area” said Oak Harbor head coach Brad Hemminger. “We played three good quarters with them, but in the third quarter, I was disappointed because our intensity dropped off.” Leading the Rockets in scor-
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BOYS The Danbury boys, meanwhile, fell to 0-5 on the season after suffering two heartbreaking losses. In their loss to Bettsville, the Lakers fell 52-51. The Bobcats entered the final period trailing by 11 points but rallied for the win, outscoring the Lakers, 20-8, in the fourth quarter. Dominic King scored 17 points and Dominic Miccichi had 16 to lead Bettsville. Once again, Caleb Helline led all scorers, putting up 26 points to lead his team in scoring for the fifth time this season. Dalton Chapman scored 11 points to help pace the Lakers and Dominic Manuella finished with eight points, including two threepointers. Danbury took an 8-5 lead after
BOYS The Oak Harbor boys basketball team improved to 1-4 on the season with a hard-fought, 44-43 victory over the Edison Chargers. With the victory, the Rockets are now 1-2 in the SBC. Down 44-43 with four seconds left, Edison’s Jason Blodgett missed a three-pointer at the buzzer that would’ve won the game for the Chargers. “The kids played well,” said Oak Harbor head coach Eric Sweet. “They were doing a good job of executing.” Rocket guard A.J. Cecil had a game-high 14 points and Greg
the first quarter and maintained a three-point lead at the half, 20-17. In the third quarter, the Lakers took control, dominated the Bobcats to give themselves a double-digit lead, only to see Bettsville rally for the victory. With the loss, the Lakers are now 0-6 overall and remain 0-3 in the TAAC. In their loss to Northwood, the Lakers saw the Rangers’ Tyler Williams score on a baseline jumper with 10 seconds remaining to break a 45-45 to claim victory. Caleb Helline, who led all scorers with 26 points, tied the game on the previous possession, drilling a three-pointer with 25 seconds left to tie it at 45. It was a hard-fought game throughout as the Rangers (1-3, 1-2 TAAC) led 22-21 at the half and 34-29 going into the final quarter. The Lakers travel to Fremont to face St. Joseph Central Catholic on Dec. 27. Led by Jordan Sessler and Zach Haar chipped in with nine for Oak Harbor. Down by four heading into the second quarter, the Rockets outscored the Chargers, 20-9 to take a 29-22 lead into the half. Both teams score nine points in the third quarter, giving the Rockets a 38-31 lead and setting the stage for the final period. Shane Crooks led Edison with 12 points, and Blodgett finished with 10. Port Clinton 56, Oak Harbor 39 On Thursday, the boys fell to rival Port Clinton, 56-39. The Rockets, as they’ve done a number of times this season, played poorly in the third quarter after keeping the game close in the first half. Despite trailing by just one point at halftime, 20-19, the
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Danbury’s Lilly Kennedy drives the key for a shot at the basket against Gibsonburg. Kennedy totaled 4 points for the game. Yeckley, the Crimson Streaks have started the season off well, going 4-1 in their first five games. Conference play when Danbury hosts Cardinal Stritch on Jan. 7. Rockets fell apart as the Redskins outscored them 20-9 in the quarter. With its overtime victory against Margaretta on Saturday, the ‘Skins are now 3-3 overall and 3-0 in the SBC. “Another first half playing well, another third quarter getting destroyed,” said Oak Harbor head coach Eric Sweet. “I don’t know, that’s something we’re trying to figure out as a team. We allow teams to take the leads and keep them. We’re figuring out different strategies of how to come out (after halftime). Port Clinton’s Alex Greene and Steve Wingo scored 17 and 12 points, respectively, while Oak Harbor got 11 points from Cecil and Sam Laderach finished with nine points.
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Legal Notification Notice to T. H. Bradley, Jr., Ralph C. Weiser, Berry Asphalt Co., All of Magnolia, Ark., their heirs, successors and assigns: Pursuant to Section 5301.332 of the Ohio Revised Code, you are notified that the oil and gas lease (the “Lease”) dated March 12, 1964, between Emery O. Bahnsen and Dorothy L. Bahnsen, filed for record March 18, 1964 at 1:05 p.m. and recorded in Volume 22 at Page 65, Ottawa County, Ohio Lease Records which was assigned to T. H. Bradley, Jr., Ralph C. Weiser, Berry Asphalt Co., All of Magnolia, Ark., filed for record May 5, 1964 and recorded in Volume 22 at Page 435, Ottawa County, Ohio Lease Records, generally containing 74 acres of land in the Township of Bay, County of Ottawa, and State of Ohio bounded on the north by Rt. 112; on the east by D. Held, S. Ewerson, B. Wagner; on the south by B. Wagner, E.K. Neuman, E. Anderson; on the west by V. Price, containing seventyfour (74) acres, more or less, that the Lease will be forfeited because the terms have expired and because neither oil nor gas was found on the premises in paying quantities as provided in the lease. The present owner of the land, being the successor to the original lessors, intends to file for record an affidavit of forfeiture with the Ottawa County, Ohio Recorder if T. H. Bradley, Jr., Ralph C. Weiser, Berry Asphalt Co., All of Magnolia, Ark. do not have the Lease released of record within thirty days of receipt of this notice.
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Event planner joins team at Main Street Port Clinton The Main Street Port Clinton Board of Directors announces the appointment of Carolyn Rodenhauser, President of Pazzazz, LLC, as the Main Street Port Clinton event planner. She is working with committee members to coordinate this year’s Walleye Festival and working with the leadership of Main Street Port Clinton to develop and redesign existing and new downtown community events. Rodenhauser has extensive experience in media relations, marketing, fundraising and event planning. She currently and previously works with workforce and economic development organizations in Northwest Ohio and has a strong focus on community and downtown development.
“The Board of Directors and staff are excited as we take Main Street Port Clinton and downtown events to the next level,” said Dawn Zink, president of Main Street Port Clinton. “Rodenhauser comes to us with strong recommendations and brings years of event and community development to our team.” She currently is a member of the Special Event Association of Northwest Ohio, Ohio Economic Development Association, the Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Development, the Findlay-Hancock Alliance’s Center for Entrepreneurship Advisory Council and Economic Development Council. She is a certified NxLevel Entrepreneurship instructor.
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Chamber names officers The Marblehead Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has named its new officers. They are: • President Al Stoss • Vice President Mary Ann Hirsh • Secretary Myra Prokop
• Treasurer Pete Schwager For information about the chamber, visit www. themarbleheadpeninsula.com or call executive assistant Judy Balsom at 419-734-9777 or email info@themarbleheadpeninsula.com.
Delivery service now open A new business has popped up in the county promising to make the holidays — and every day — a little less hectic. Kimberly’s Delivery Service, started by Kimberly Doctor, offers delivery of beer, wine, takeout, groceries, snacks and more to home or work.
The service is offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week and promises to make the deliveries within an hour. Fees include the cost of the items and a $20 fee. To place an order, call 419-341-7363. For information, email kaydoctor@gmail.com.
Northcoast Jobs Connection The Northcoast Jobs Connection Job Stores offer numerous services and resources for job seekers and employers. Seminars are free and open to anyone in the community. The area seminar dates in January, held at the Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor, unless otherwise noted, are: • “Get a Job, Get a Better Job” — 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26. • “Individual Job Search Appointments” — 9
a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan. 5. Come prepared to work one-on-one with a specialist and discuss your job search situation or create an impressive resume. For information on The Job Stores, log onto www.northcoastjobs.org or call The Job Store at 800-665-1677, ext. 270 or 419-898-3688, ext. 270. The Job Store It is located at 8043 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All basic services are free of charge.
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How to cope with the threat of longevity
You can’t predict how long you’ll live. Nonetheless, you still need to consider longevity as a key factor in creating, and following, a long-term investment strategy. And your projected lifespan may be longer than you had thought. Men who turned 65 in 2010 can expect to live another 18.6 years, while women who reached 65 that same year can anticipate another 20.7 years, according to the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report. And these figures are just averages; depending on your health and family history of longevity, you could well spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. Possibly because people are
now realizing they may have to support themselves for far longer than earlier generations did, they seem to be growing increasingly concerned about running out of money in their later years. In fact, in a poll of people ages 44 to 75, sponsored by Allianz Life Insurance, 61 percent said they fear depleting their assets more than they fear dying. So, if you’re concerned about outliving your resources — or if you think that you may become one of those people — what steps should you take, both now and during your retirement? Here are a few ideas: • Keep investing. Put away as much money as you can afford for your retirement.
Take advantage of tax-deferred accounts, such as your 401(k) and traditional IRA, or tax-free accounts, such as a Roth IRA. (Roth IRA earnings are taxfree provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59-1/2.) And keep investing, year in and year out, despite the inevitable market volatility you’ll encounter along the way. • Re-assess your retirement age. If you enjoy your work, you might consider staying at your job a few years later than originally intended. Those extra years of income, not to mention extra contributions to your 401(k) and potentially bigger Social Security
payouts, can make a big difference to your retirement lifestyle. • Delay taking Social Security. As the laws now stand, you can start taking Social Security as young as 62, but your monthly checks will be bigger when you reach your “full” retirement age. You’ll get your biggest monthly Social Security checks if you wait until age 70, when they “max out,” but many people feel that waiting that long may not be worth it, when weighing the lost years of any payments against the unknown variable of life expectancy. • Calculate your “withdrawal rate.” Once you retire, it’s essential that you know how much can withdraw each year from
your investments without running out of money. Your withdrawal rate depends on a variety of factors, including your age, size of portfolio, risk tolerance and retirement lifestyle. A financial professional can help you calculate your initial withdrawal rate and adjust it as time goes on. The possibility of outliving your resources is not a pleasant thought. But by taking the steps described above, as well as others, you can go a long way toward taking the fear out of longevity, leaving you free to fully enjoy an active retirement. nnn
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Chamber, library team up The Ida Rupp Public Library and the Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to offer a business presentation, What your Library of the Future Looks Like and What It Can Do for You. As a business professional, you know how hard it is to keep up with the explosion of technology and remain relevant in the changing workplace. Nowhere is that more of an issue than in your public
library. The community looks to the library to deliver current information and show patrons how to keep up with today’s world and struggling economy. During the past year, the local library has been the center of it all, and the next several years promise more changes. Join in for this futuristic presentation and find out what to watch for, learn about free business
resources, see how to turn output into outcomes and most importantly, find out how to play an active role in positive change for your business and community. The workshop is 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, with registration and refreshments starting at 8 a.m. RSVP to the Chamber at 419-7345503 or pcacc2@cros.net by Jan. 23. The library is at 310 Madison St.
Happy Holidays from Tomi Johnson Office: 419-798-5132 Cell: 419-341-0276
Real Estate Transfers Week ending Dec. 16
Allen Township • 12-15-11 Glenn D. and Lois M. Reamsnyder to Neil F. and Betty L. Kontak, 21038 W. Oak St., $95,500. • 12-16-11 Dennis J. Mominee to Blausey Farms Partnership, new split Ohio 579, $55,390.50
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ward Bolon, 505 Bay Point Blvd., $450,000.
• 12-15-11 Homer C. Kingsberry to Kristine A. Kingsberry, 6074 Poplar, $336,000. • 12-16-11 Frederick A. and Meredith M. Luman to Susan G. Pickens, 4600 Marsh’s Edge Blvd., $540,000.
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Benton Township Danbury Town• 12-13-11 Virgina Breese ship et al to Kevin M. and Kathy S. Fox, 40 acres Trowbridge Road, $129,000.
Bay Township • 12-13-11 Eugene K. Schmardebeck to Jerry S. and Susan M. Huskey, 2040 Limestahl Road, $129,000.
Clay Township • 12-12-11 Kevin W. Emerich to Federal National Mortgage Association, 870 N. Opfer Lentz Road, $73,334. • 12-14-11 Jenna L. Encheff to Daniel L. and Brittany D. Teet, 2993 N. Downing Road, $89,000.
• 12-14-11 Neil L. and Kamille R. Allen to Daniel P. and Sherri L. Parent, 480 Monument View, $199,900. • 12-15-11 Lee Ann Mark to The Lakeside Association, vacant lots Poplar, $150,000. • 12-15-11 M. Susan Cottrill to Ronald Dane and Linda Sue Runyeon, 402 Sycamore, $90,000. • 12-15-11 Ruth C. and William E. Shannon to Fred and Linda Kodesch, 442 Vine Ave., $332,000.
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Port Clinton City • 12-13-11 D&B Properties of the Great Lakes LLC to First Federal Bank of the Midwest, 106 & 108 W. Perry St., $110,000.
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• 12-16-11 Dana Blumensaadt to Bay Boys, LLC, 926 Mitchell Road, $120,000.
Oak Harbor Corp • 12-13-11 Brian E. and Cheryl L. Drouillard to Ashley K. Eilrich, 119 Park St., $90,000. • 12-14-11 Fannie Mae to Patrick A. and Kathleen J. Winters, 113 Lake St., $20,000.
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