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WALLEYE MADNESS

Wylie’s ready to ring in the new year Downtown Port Clinton will be transformed Friday night for the annual Walleye Madness at Midnight celebration.

The town’s mascot, Wylie Walleye, will drop at the stroke of midnight to revelers in the street. Here is the schedule:

• 6 p.m. to midnight — Family Fun Center at the Port Clinton Fisheries Located at the center of all Walleye Madness at Midnight activities, the Family Fun Center at the Port Clinton Fisheries building will house a variety of activities. Stop in for fresh perch and walleye sandwiches, area vendors, hot beverages or to watch/participate in the preliminary rounds of the Rock-PaperScissors Challenge. Enjoy live entertainment all in the ample space of Wylie’s home (the shipping bay of the Port Clinton Fish Company.)

6 p.m. to midnight Music on the Street Memorylane D.J. Service will be spinning your favorite tunes of today and

More New Year’s Eve events | PAGE 9 yesterday. Street dancing is not only welcome it’s encouraged.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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The Port Clinton High School Key Club is offering a variety of fun, challenging and free games that will entertain and excite kids as they wait for Wylie’s appearance.

6 p.m. — Kids Drop We’d like to invite all the little minnows in the area whose bedtime is well before midnight to bring their parents for the early edition of the Walleye Drop.

This event will take place in the Family Fun Center at the Port Clinton Fisheries at 6 p.m.

6 p.m. to midnight Hourly 50/50 Raffles

Crafts, face painting and more were available at the family friendly event last year.

than cash. Start the New Year with half the hourly pot of cash. Hourly 50/50 raffle ticket sales will begin at 6 p.m. with drawings every hour from 7 p.m. until midnight. Raffle tickets $1 each, six for $5 or 20 for $10

9 p.m. — Rock-PaperScissors Contest Backyard game taken to a whole new level. Open to all ages the Classic RockPaper-Scissors Challenge pits friend vs. friend, family member vs. family member, neighbor vs. neighbor. Preliminary

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As the holiday season comes to a close and Christmas trees are ready to be taken down, the Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca Joint Solid Waste District has gathered the following information on how to dispose of live Christmas trees. Trees must be free of all decorations and tinsel. For information, contact your community officials or your waste hauler.

• City of Port Clinton — Trees will be collected at the curb through Jan, 15, 419734-5522 • Village of Elmore — Collected at the curb starting Dec. 26, 419-862-3454 • Village of Marblehead — Collected at the curb during the month of January, 419-798-9229 • Village of Oak Harbor — Place trees at the curb for pickup through the month of January, 419-898-1823 • Catawba Island Township — Collected roadside Jan. 1-15, 419-797-4131 • Danbury Township — Trees may be dropped off at the designated area behind the township hall (Port Clinton Eastern Road) through the end of January, 419734-4091 • Erie Township — Trees may be dropped off at the old LaCarne School during the month of January, 419-6352010 • Portage Township — Trees will be collected roadside until Jan. 11, 419-7323543 • Salem Township — Trees will be accepted at the Salem Township Union Cemetery through the month of January, 419-898-4126.

For information regarding Christmas tree disposal, the district recommends that you contact your township, city or village at the appropriate phone number listed.

For general recycling information, District recycling collections or sponsored events, view the OSS Solid Waste District’s website at www.recycleoss.org or search: Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Green Recycling Scene to become a fan of the District’s Facebook page.

By JOHN SCHAFFNER

Tell Tales

A look into the future Ok, it is New Years, so it is time once again for The Great Swami (otherwise known as your slightly cynical Beacon Newspaper Publisher) to predict what Ottawa County will look like in the year 2021. Just having a little fun, ok?

• January 2021 — 87,000 revelers attend the Walleye Drop held in downtown Port Clinton. Former Mayor Tom Brown sings “Hang On Wylie” and the crowd immediately disperses! The annual Mid-Winter Cleveland Boat Show is held at the Cedar Point Marina in the middle of the month. Due to global warming, the January temperatures remain 50-60 degrees. Paul Ryan is sworn in as President of the United States.

• February 2021 — Former Ottawa County Commissioner Carl Koebel wins a Valentine’s Day Kissing Contest. He holds his smooch with his wife Mary Ann for 67 minutes! Led by their ageless quarter-

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ANGLERS TAKE TO THE ICE Shanties dot the ice at East Harbor State Park as fishermen take advantage of the early ice this year.

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back, Colt McCoy, who completes 41 consecutive pass attempts, setting a modern record, the Cleveland Browns win the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

• March 2021 — First Energy, along with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announce that three more licensed power plants will be built on the Carroll Township site, creating some 1,500 jobs. County Commissioners Erin Flower, Lowell Krumnow and Diane Rozak applaud the decision. Krumnow says, “If the electricity doesn’t flow, nothing works.”

• April 2021 — Thanks to the huge walleye hatch of 2017, sportfishing becomes king again in Lake Erie. Even in the early spring, Lake Erie’s waters are so clean you can see the bottom in 30 feet of water. The limit is once again raised to 10 fish per fisherman by ODNR Director Don Clemons.

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• May 2021 — Thanks in large measure by huge fish population returning to Lake Erie, the 2021 Walleye Festival and the Lake Erie Charter Boat Association brings back the Pro-Am featuring players from the National Football League. Browns veteran Joe Thomas is joined by 18 NFL players and swells attendance at the Walleye Festival, now held at Cleats in Marblehead.

• June 2021 — Former Beacon Publisher John Schaffner, sailing his 58’ Mega Yacht SCOOPMEISTER,

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Wilson Snyder Jan. 15, 1915 — Dec. 24, 2010 Wilson Parkhurst Snyder, age 95, died Friday, Dec. 24, at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home in Massillon, Ohio.

He was born Jan. 5, 1915, the son of the late Grant Snyder; and Mary (Armbruster) and John Bowling.

Wilson was a boat captain for the late Mary and Carl Hilker, the first fire chief of Catawba Island Fire Department, and a security officer of the Ocean Reef Club of Key Largo, Fla. Wilson was a former member of Resurrection Lutheran Church of Catawba Island.

He was a member of Elks in Port Clinton and the Moose in Homestead, Fla., and loved to go boating, fishing and hunting.

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nis and Diana Snyder of South Burlington, Vt., daughter, Diane and Rich Grodi of Las Vegas, and daughter Joan Breault of Massillon; grandchildren Wilson P. (Cathy) Snyder II, Cathy (Jimmy) Barnes, Traci (Steve) Grace, Jill (Brian) Schultz and John Breault; great-grandchildren Colette and Adele Snyder, Mike, Matt and Zach Barnes, Andy, Joey and Megan Grace.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian (Bergman) Snyder.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catawba Fire Department, 4730 E. Cemetery Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452 or Resurrection Lutheran Church, 2370 N.E. Catawba Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452.

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Otis Sparks Feb. 23, 1943 — Dec. 24, 2010 Otis W. Sparks, 67, of Port Clinton, passed away at his home on Christmas Eve, surrounded by his loving family.

Military graveside services were Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton. Arrangements entrusted to Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton.

Births • A baby boy was born Dec. 22 to Christie and Andrew Miller, of Port Clinton • A baby boy was born Dec. 24 to Lauren and Michael Bossetti of Marblehead.

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Walleye Capital

I am not a politician nor running for office, neither a public speaker nor English major; I am a Design Engineer by trade and resident of Port Clinton.

When my wife and I moved here the first time; some 15 years ago, it was because I remembered the area, the people, the atmosphere of many years past with family or friends. I remembered the excitement of a destination for relaxing with friends of being on the lake boating, skiing, fishing and going to the islands. What I see now is a phenomenal city that has justly spent energies and dollars marketing themselves as “The Walleye Capital” to the extent of the “Walleye Drop” as a local alternative to TV and NY. What I also see are officials; and/or families, in decisionmaking positions that for some unknown reason have lost their focus and vision of what Port Clinton is: a destination. I see officials who now want to spend hard-earned tax dollars frivolously to reinvent Port Clinton. We are not the “Water Park Capital,” that title belongs to our neighboring city of Sandusky. We are neither a “Cultural Art Capital,” though we do have renowned artists, nor a “Convention Capital,” those titles belong to Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and the big cities of the country!

What Port Clinton is, is one of the few cities accessible by land, water and air. We sit on the shore of one of the five largest bodies of fresh water in North America; we have the closest access to the best islands in the Great Lakes!

We sit almost in the middle of some 16 wineries along

the shores and have some 10 fishing charters and as many marinas! Port Clinton is a destination city!

STOP looking at Port Clinton like it’s dead, it’s not! Port Clinton may be dormant, but it’s prime time for its rebirth as a destination city, “The Walleye Capital.” We need to get behind what was, what is and what should always be, a destination city of fishing, camping and relaxing with friends!

Respectfully ~ Brent R Kaiser

Sutton Center

The tenants of the Sutton Center would like to draw your attention to the outstanding achievements of the Sutton Property Leasing, LTD. Bob and Brian Snyder, Doug Focht and Mike Bassett are committed to providing Ottawa County with a first-class center to serve our residents. These men share a vision and work very hard to provide a center for our community that meets the needs of the people who live here.

The newest addition to the Sutton Center, WSOS Child Development, will open in January and promises to delight the young and the old.

We are extremely proud of the Sutton Center and ask that you take the time to visit, have lunch or a cup of coffee, stroll down the hallway and look at the display of local art, book a meeting in the beautiful Tech Center and thank our landlords if you have the chance.

Thank you gentlemen! ~ American Red Cross, Bay Park Women’s Services, Bay Park Diagnostic Center, Chuck Conboy — Commercial Construction Engineer, Common Grounds Coffee and Deli, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, DeBacco Law Office, Diagnostic Medical Physics Ltd., Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center, Heartbeat of Ottawa County, Massage Therapy Clinic — Judy Paschen and Amanda Conn, Ottawa County Transitional Housing, ProMedica Laboratories, State Farm Insurance — Trish McCartney, Stein Hospice, The Ability Center of Ottawa County, Salvation Army, Thomas Porter Architects — Todd Fodor, TDH Enterprises LLC — Building Management at Sutton Center, United Way in Ottawa County, WSOS Community Action Commission, YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral.

In loving memory

In loving memory of Jonathan Pope: Sept. 6, 1992 — Dec. 24, 2009.

It was one year ago that you were unexpectedly taken from us. We love you and dearly miss you. We will see you again in the Kingdom of Heaven. ~ Love Mom, Dad, Nick and Evan

Mistic Bay mailboxes

JONATHAN POPE At 6 p.m. Jan. 20, Danbury Township is holding a meeting at 5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road, when the trustees address the reasoning behind the Mistic Bay mailbox debacle.

The battle began in 2007 with a letter to the residents from Trustee Dianne Rozak stating that their decorative mailboxes must come down because they were a hazard to traffic. Upon the residents proving that the mailboxes were not, in fact, a hazard, Rozak changed the wording to nuisance and the board agreed. When enforcing its power as a board and declaring the mailboxes a nuisance, a declaration better known as a “catch-all” phrase shielded the board from explaining its reasoning. The residents obtained representation from local attorneys to fight the power the board possesses. A power that I think is overstepping the boundary of the board’s function.

Although the board is determined to curb the non-existent safety issues on Mistic Bay Boulevard but has no issue with the 55 mph speed limit. When residents requested lowering the speed limit to remedy the mailbox situation, the board retorted with the issue of money, stating that to lower the speed limit would cost the township too much money. The township would rather place the burden of expense to destroy the mailboxes on the residents of the street rather than lower the speed limit. Doesn’t seem that safety is that big of a deal to the board when money is at issue, now does it?

The mailboxes have been there for more than 10 years without incident. The township argues that when it resurfaces the street, the mailboxes will be in the way of that task. This excuse fails for the simple fact that the streets have been paved before without interference from the mailboxes.

It should also be noted that this meeting was scheduled at the discretion of the board, to be held in January, knowing that most of the affected residents would be at their winter residences. We, as residents of Danbury Township, cannot let the board abuse its power. We ask that you come and support your neighbors in this battle to secure the rights of all township residents.

Linda Burke A thank you note last week in Sound Off included incorrect information. The bartenders who help Jill Wierzba collect tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities work for the Eagles.

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Oak Harbor’s B-C-S Community Education will be offering winter classes beginning in January. For information or to register, call 419-898-3315 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning Jan. 3.

• Zumba with Lisa Shuey. Zumba is fitness disguised in Latin-inspired dances designed for all fitness levels. Classes are 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 18-March 8 in the middle school Cafeteria. Cost is $50 for the whole session or $8 per class.

• Gentle Yoga with Donna Lueke. This class is structured around yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques.

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• Kickin’ it With Country Line Dancing with instructor Lisa Shuey. Combine exercise with love of dance as you kick up your heels to country’s favorite songs. Hardsoled shoes are preferable. Classes are 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 14 and 28, and March 7 and 14 in the Oak Harbor High School Study Hall. Cost is $30 or $6 pay-as-you-go.

• Social Security 101 — presented by Matt Sherman, district manager, Sandusky County Social Security Office. Are you retiring soon or have you just retired and do you have questions concerning social security and don’t know where to find the answers? Come to the informative meeting that can clear any concerns you might have with time allowed for individual queries.

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The water aerobics class will resume on Jan. 3. Water aerobics is 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings. Fee is $4 per class.

To register for a class or for additional information, please call Mrs. Henninger at 419-798-5185 Monday through Thursday after 3 p.m.

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By VIRGINIA PARK

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BEST FRIENDS ‘An End and a Beginning’ It was Saturday night of the weekend that Anne spent with Alan Lascalle and his two children at their family cabin.

They’d fixed “Shipwreck Stew” with a salad and some biscuits that came straight out of a “smack it and bake’em” can from the grocery store. The hearty meal had been wonderful. Now, sated and sleepy, the four people were relaxing in the living room and Alan said it was time for the children to take baths and go to bed.

Paul and Cynthia had forgotten to bring their suitcases in from the car and Alan was firm when he sent them out in the dark to get them.

“I’ll watch you from the porch,” he said, and he did.

When they had headed off to take their baths, Alan came back into the living room and mentioned to Anne that he always tried to make his children do things for themselves. “They get waited on far too much. They need to learn that they can take care of themselves. Their mother has never learned that and it has made her a very unhappy woman.”

“Yes, I know,” Anne agreed quietly.

Alan was silent as he mixed a drink for both of them. After he handed one to Anne, she said thoughtfully, “Emily relied on me when we were young. I always had to find a way to make her happy. Her parents were indulgent, too. They wanted her to have everything. All of her life she’s gotten what she wanted.” She paused. “And if I wanted something she always had to have it — first or bigger or better or more … I love her, she’s my good friend, certainly, but…” Her voice trailed off.

Alan looked up from the glass in his hand. “You know what you just said about wanting anything that you had…”

“Yes.” “A long time ago I figured out that was why she wanted me. She didn’t love me then and she doesn’t love me now. I’m another of those ‘possessions’ that belonged to you. You wanted me so she had to have me.”

“I know. I’ve always known. But I could never figure out why you fell for it. I thought that what we had was so precious and so real. I didn’t think anything would ever come between us. Then you married my best friend and my heart was nearly broken. But I made it through. Stiff upper lip and all that.” She gave a little laugh.

“Why haven’t you married someone else?”

Anne raised her head and gave him a long level look, “I never found anyone that made me feel the way you did, even the first time I saw you. Maybe I never will. But I’m not going to settle for less than that.” She paused. “This will probably sound cruel, Alan, but actually your marriage to Emily has been a big deterrent, too.”

“I don’t know what that means.”

“I look at the two of you, unhappy, going your separate ways. She snarls at you.

Then you go off on business or vacations without her. You don’t work as a team as parents either. I look at your marriage and know that I don’t want that … or anything like that, ever. I’d rather be alone all of my life than live in such unhappiness.”

“Well, you’re right about that, at least.

Our marriage is a very unhappy one. I don’t know about Emily, but I know that I have had very few happy days since I’ve

been married. I was even unhappy on our honeymoon. She’d been so loving and caring until she got a ring on her finger.

Then the mask fell off immediately.”

“I’m sorry about that. I didn’t know it was that bad. It’s … well … really a lot worse than I thought. No wonder you are away from home so much. But, Alan, you need to think more about your children.

They deserve better than to live with a mother who doesn’t nurture them and a father who is away half the time.”

Alan got quickly to his feet. “I know, Anne, I know. But I can’t fix it now. I can’t go back and be … unmarried. God. How I wish I’d married you!”

“Yes, I’ve wished that too. Many times.

But you didn’t and now the best we can do is live with your decision. And we should both try to do the right thing for your children. I love them very much.”

“I know you do. I’m going in to tuck them in and say goodnight. Do you want to come along?”

“No. I’ll stay here.” And she sat very quietly in her chair as he left the room. nnn

Later, as they finished their drinks, they spoke of insignificant things. Finally Anne said she was tired and was going to bed.

Alan set his drink down with a thump.

“Wait, Anne. I want to ask you something.”

“All right.”

“First I want to tell you that I love you and have always loved you. If I were to divorce Emily, would you marry me?”

Anne was stunned.

“What? How can you ask such a thing?

I’m not going to be the cause of your divorce. So, no, I wouldn’t marry you. And, if we want to remain friends, this subject must never come up again.” She stood up hastily. “Good night.” And she walked quickly to her room.

Inside, she closed the door firmly and sat down on the bed. She put her hands over her face and began to cry softly. Alan had said he loved her. Was that true? After all these years? Did he love her still, just as she still loved him?

After a time she got under the covers and curled into a ball. She huddled there, hardly moving. It was near dawn before she fell asleep, resigned to her fate.

Though Alan was the only one she’d ever cared about, he belonged to Emily.

In the morning she heard noises and the children calling to each other. “Let’s ask Dad if we can take the canoe out today,” and “No, let’s talk to him about going fishing down on the dock,” and “Maybe we can do both.”

Anne dragged herself out of bed when she smelled bacon frying. After breakfast was cleared away, they pulled a large canoe on a trailer down to the little boat ramp and put it in the water. They all got in and Anne learned to paddle and steer.

She laughed when the others laughed and tried to have fun.

After lunch she said she’d skip going fishing and take a nap.

Alan looked at her carefully but didn’t say a word. He only nodded as she turned

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After supper she made an excuse to go to bed when the children did. There could be no more times alone with Alan — no more times when the two of them could talk about a future where he would divorce his wife.

The next day was Monday. They went hiking in the morning and then stacked wood. After a hearty lunch they packed their bags for the return to the city. Just as they were walking toward the car Alan’s cell phone rang and he answered.

It was Emily. After a moment, Alan walked a short distance away so that no one could hear what he was saying. Anne helped the children stow the suitcases in the trunk and then watched as they fastened their seatbelts. She was just getting into the front seat when Alan called to her.

She walked to where he was standing.

He had an incredulous look on his face.

“That was Emily.”

“Yes.” “She said she wants a divorce. She saw an attorney before she left and signed the papers. He just called and told her he was filing the papers with the court today.”

“No. You must be mistaken. She wouldn’t do that.”

“Well, she did.”

“But why?”

“Apparently there’s a young man who works for her — helps her with her writing. According to her he’s amazing and talented and fascinating. He’s with her now and she wants to be with him always.”

“But the children … her children.”

“She’s giving me full custody and will ask only for visitation rights. She’s not even coming back to the apartment. She’s moving out but wants half the furniture and her clothes and personal items when she comes back to town.”

Alan began walking around in a circle as if in a daze. The children got out of the car and ran to him.

“Daddy,” Cynthia said. “Are you OK?” “Yeah, Sugar. I’m OK. Let’s get in the car.”

“I’ll drive,” said Anne. She drove to the little town. They stopped for an ice cream cone, because Cynthia wanted one. They walked toward a little park and when they finished their cones the children scampered off toward the playground.

Alan turned to Anne. He touched her cheek with the fingers of both hands.

“Now will you marry me?”

She didn’t say a word. But she nodded her head and her eyes said “Yes” a thousand times.

Finally she spoke. “Let’s go play with my best friend’s children.”

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This concludes “Best Friends,” my holiday story for 2010 and I hope that you enjoyed it. Happy New Year! May 2011 bring you joy and happiness — V Park

Main Street Port Clinton and the City are pleased to announce that the Port Clinton Women’s Club won the Gift of Lights for the second year in a row. PC Women’s Club’s purple tree stood out from the crowd and was beautifully decorated.

Seventeen organizations and businesses decorated a Christmas tree in Erie Dearie Park and competed for the traveling Snowman Trophy. The $141 raised goes to Child Abuse Prevention.

Special thanks to Civilian Marksmanship Program, the Compassionate Friends, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union, Conestoga, Country Gentlemen, Knights of Columbus, McRitchie Water Service, ORSI, PCHS French Club, Perfect Color Hair and Tan, Port Clinton Rotary, Port Clinton Women’s Club, Slater’s Madison Street Pub, Split Winds Gallery, Sutton Center, Tadsen Diversified Insurance and West End Community Group for making downtown festive.

TELL TALES from 1A wins First Overall at the Mills Trophy Race, edging out his key rival, Park McRitchie, sailing JEB VIII. The 2009-2010 Port Clinton High School Basketball Team is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

• July 2021 — Global Warming pushes temperatures along the Lake Erie shoreline to well over 100 degrees during the month of July. There are 15 consecutive days of temps over 100 from July 10-25.

The temperature of the lake rises to 85 degrees.

• August 2021 — Because of the extreme heat throughout Ohio, the Ohio High School Athletic Association pushes back the football season to begin after Labor Day. Former Beacon Publisher John Schaffner wins the Annual Inter-Lake Yachting Association Regatta at Put-inBay. • September 2021 — Toledo Developer, Larry Dillin announces the development of a major downtown retail development similar to his Levis Commons project in Perrysburg. It will be placed on the former location of Waterworks Park and the old Waterworks building torn down in 2012. Former Beacon Publisher John Schaffner wins the Green Island Race.

• October 2021 — Port Clinton Safety Service Director Walt Wehenkel announces that the infrastructure improvements to the city streets have finally been completed. Meanwhile, the West Side of Port Clinton becomes a new upscale residential area. That area for a long time was known as Erie Gardens.

• November 2021 — A local citizens group holds a referendum drive and gets enough signatures to force a vote on Dillin’s proposed retail complex at the former Waterworks Park. Dillin pulls his proposal to City Council. Ohio State beats Michigan 82-6 for its 17th straight victory over the Wolverines.

• December 2021 — The Oak Harbor Rockets football team wins its first state championship, while the Danbury girls volleyball squad takes the state title in that sport. The closest “White Christmas” is found in Manitoba.

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Meeting set for Competitive Funding Grant The Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca Joint Solid Waste District is starting the process to offer grants in the first round of the Competitive Funding Program in 2011. As a part of the process, eligible participants are required to attend a meeting prior to submitting an application.

The grant program’s main priority is to set up recycling programs for educational institutions, non-profit organizations, townships, cities and villages in Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca counties. The District cannot fund any privately owned businesses.

Once a recycling program has been established, an agency can apply for funds for products made from recycled material. A change to the application now requires all grant requests for products made of recycled material to contain documentation of a minimum of 25 percent recycled content.

The district will be holding a meeting at the district office, 1875 E. State St., Fremont, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6. There are two funding rounds each year: deadlines are Jan. 31 and June 30. This meeting will be for any applicant intending to submit an application for the first funding round.

The purpose of the meeting is to explain what information is needed to properly fill out the grant application form. Applicants are required to pre-register for the meeting.

Call the district’s main office at 419-334-7222 or 888-8507224 or email Drummer at ad@recycleoss.org. Information can also be found on the District’s website at www.recycleoss. org.

For general recycling information, District recycling collections or sponsored events, view the OSS Solid Waste District’s website or search: Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Green Recycling Scene to become a fan of the District’s Facebook page.

The Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca Joint Solid Waste District’s Myrtle the Turtle presented a check to Kendra German (left), director of Ottawa County Riverview Health Care Facility. Also in attendance was OSS Solid Waste District Assistant Director Amy Drummer and president of the Riverview Health Care Auxiliary, JoAn Monnett (far right).

The health care facility was awarded $2,599 through the District’s Competitive Funding Grant program (June 2010 funding round). Riverview purchased benches, signs and waste receptacles made of recycled content with the awarded funds.

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SASS SWORN IN Honorable Judge Kathleen Geisler swears in Ottawa County Commissioner Jim Sass for another term, while Laura Sass, daughter of the Commissioner, holds the Bible and former Ottawa County Common Pleas Judge Paul Moon looks on.

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Christmas comes early for local family Christmas came early for a Port Clinton woman and her three children.

On Dec. 18, the home dedication for Danielle Mitchell and her children Marco, Ahmyre and Marlena took place at their new home located at 318 Cedar St., Port Clinton. The Mitchell home is one of two built in the Conestoga neighborhood.

Rev. Ron Huff, retired E.O.C., U.M.C., conducted the service for the Mitchell family. Jan Corbin, president of Habitat for Humanity, presented the family with a new family Bible and Linda Fritz, with the Order of the Eastern Stars, presented the family an American flag to display.

Habitat for Humanity received a grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation and CHIP funding from the City of Port Clinton. WSOS purchased

the lot from the City of Port Clinton and sold the lot to Habitat for Humanity. The lot previously contained a blighted home that was demolished by WSOS. Funding to assist on this build was made available through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which is a direct result of the Housing Economic Recovery Act. Thank you to all of the volunteers who dedicated their time either with the build or providing lunches to the volunteers.

For those interested in getting involved with Habitat, there are several committees that may be of interest and the group is always looking for new volunteers.

To find out if you qualify for a Habitat home, call 419-734-7074 or stop by the office at 161 W. Water St., Suite B, Oak Harbor.

What is the No. 1 cause of death among American teens? According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the answer is traffic accidents. Traffic accidents can be prevented if drivers are educated on the importance of driving safely, and that is being done right here in Ottawa County.

The Ohio State University Extension, Ottawa County 4-H Program, Ottawa County Sheriff ’s Office and Ottawa County Juvenile Court have partnered for almost three years on a program called CARTEENS. The program also has community support: Nationwide Insurance and Bolte Insurance have been partners since the start of the program in April 2008.

The Ottawa County 4-H CARTEENS Program offers traffic safety education to first-time juvenile traffic offenders. One unique aspect of the CARTEENS program is that teens serve as the instructors for the CARTEENS sessions. The teen instructors develop the lesson plans, course format and conduct the program for those youth assigned to attend by the local juvenile court.

The CAR in CARTEENS stands for “Caution and Responsibility,” which is one of the objectives of the program, while TEENS refers to the teenagers who help prepare and present the program. The

program uses visuals, group discussion, videos and group activities so that instructors can assist their peers in becoming safer and more responsible drivers. Program topics may include: excessive speed, driving under the influence, seat belt use, consequences of unsafe decisions, distracted driving (cell phones and music), traffic laws, signs and signals.

In 2010, approximately 100 teens attended CARTEENS for receiving a moving violation as a minor. Traffic violations have included: speeding, failure to control, failure to yield, operating a vehicle while impaired, and many others. The goal is to teach students on ways to become a safer driver and to reduce the number of traffic violations and accidents among teens.

Ottawa County Extension is looking for teens age 15 and older to volunteer to become an instructor. Adult volunteers are also needed. Interested volunteers will attend orientation training and then observe a class. A training will be held Dec. 29.

CARTEENS class dates are set for 2011: Jan. 26, March 30, May 25, July 27, Sept.

28, and Nov. 30.

Anyone interested in information on the program or the training, call the Ottawa County Extension Office at 419-898-3631 or visit www.ottawa.osu.edu.

Danbury Township Trustees At the regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held Dec. 22, the following business was conducted: • Charles Scott reported he spoke to the county engineer regarding speed limit reduction procedures, 70 hydrant markers were placed, $500 was received from Cyclone Services from the scrap metal container proceeds, road department employees will attend the tradeshow at the Ohio Township Convention in Columbus and the police department may be in the new building at the end of January.

• Police Chief Michael Meisler reported 229 incidents to date in December.

• Dianne Rozak reviewed Safety Coordinator Deb Burley-Biro’s 2010 report that included four employee safety meetings, five safety committee meetings and attendance at 11 Ottawa County safety council meetings. A series of safe work procedures was developed along with a transitional work program, policy changes and commencement of a disaster recovery plan. Rebates were obtained from the OBWC and the overall premium rate was reduced by 33 percent. The advanced drug-free safety program will be implemented in 2011.

• Zoning Inspector Rhonda Botti Sowers reported nine permits written to date in December.

• Fiscal Officer Shelley Seamon presented a detailed fiscal report.

• Trustees approved Bodner & Kerik Architects for the remodel of the township hall building at 5972 Port Clinton Eastern.

A meeting with the firm will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at township hall.

• Trustees approved Rozak contacting

Hartung Title to perform a title search on the Keeper’s House property at 9999 E. Bayshore Road.

• Discussion regarding additional conduit for lighting at the 419 S. Bridge Road building was again tabled due to lack of pricing and information.

• The cabinet bid from Willson Builders was approved in the amount of $2,000.

• Trustees reviewed a contract to provide 16 hours per week of police protection to the Village of Marblehead at an annual rate of $18,304. Pending the Village’s approval of the contract, trustees will change Patrolman Brian Sloan’s status to full-time to accommodate the requested hours.

• Trustees approved a state-bid quote for a new copier from MT Business Technologies in the amount of $4,489. The police department will take the two current copiers with them to the new building.

• Trustees approved payment for legal fees in the amount of $3,848.08 to Flynn, Py & Kruse for Walters v. Danbury Twp., Lakeshore Development, LLC, and miscellaneous zoning matters; and $2,921.61 to Eastman & Smith LTD., for Drackett v.

Danbury Twp. BZA and advice regarding Lakeside properties.

• Bills in the amount of $63,513.97 were approved.

• Trustees approved closing the Coastal Management Grant fund, LWCF Grant fund and the Natureworks Grant fund during the closing of fiscal year 2010.

Funds will be advanced and transferred back into the General Fund.

• Trustees set temporary appropriations in the amount of $700,000.

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Project-based learning at Oak Harbor Middle School What do the following items have in common: literature, social studies, language arts, collaboration, Flip cameras, computers, Podcasts and the Internet? If you attended the Benton-Carroll-Salem regular board meeting Nov. 23, you would easily be able to answer this question — it’s the project-based learning initiative at the Oak Harbor Middle School. Principal Marie Wittman presented to the board several initiatives to improve the educational environment at her building, one of which is project-based learning which all seventh graders are participating in. Project-based learning assembles students in small work groups to address a complex problem.

The students are required to research the problem, document their results, develop a solution to the problem and present their solution. Other initiatives under way at the school include: OLWEUS, a bullying response program in response to House Bill 276; Read About It and YPP, reading and math intervention programs; Lunch-nLearn, an opportunity for children to eat lunch and work on homework or subjects with staff members; inclusion, including all students and co-teaching in the classrooms; Student Leadership Committee, currently 42 students working on community outreach programs and school spirit (previously was student council); and Staff of the Month, a faculty member shares personal information for students to have a better understanding of the staff member and their background.

Immaculate Conception third-graders had a visitor recently. They finished reading the novel “Mom’s Best Friend,” about a mom bringing home a new seeing-eye dog. They learned from the story how she trains it and finally her children are able to interact with their mom’s new friend. Kelly Snyder was invited to show in real life how a guide dog helps a blind or legally blind person to become independent. She explained guide dog etiquette and how people in public should react when they see a guide team walking together.

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• Approved Dawn Seeger as a substitute Acorn Alley Program Assistant for the 2010-2011 school year effective Nov. 8, 2010.

• Approved Ellen Tucker, Fall Play Director supplemental contract, for the 2010-2011 school year.

• The board presented, for first reading, the following Board policies: EF/ EFB-Food Services Management/Free and Reduced-Price Food Services, EFF-Food Sale Standards, EFG-Student Wellness Program, DFA-Revenues from Investments, EHA-Data and Records Retention.

• Approved the request for reimbursement in lieu of transportation for Andrew and Brayden Jeffries to the Ottawa County Christian Academy for the 2010-2011 school year.

Upon the conclusion of the board business, public comment was received regarding the potential closing of school buildings and district finances. The Board entered executive session for the purpose of considering the appointment, em-

ployment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, or demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official.

A special meeting was scheduled for Dec. 14, and the regular board meeting is Dec. 20. Both meetings will be held at the Oak

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In other board business: • The board reviewed correspondence that was received from district parents and organizations related to the possibility of building closures and district finances.

• Approved the Oct. 26 meeting minutes.

• Approved the monthly treasurer report.

• Approved the contract with OSBA for the district’s web-based policy service.

• Adopted and updated 401(a) Plan Document to be fully compliant with IRS regulations.

• Approved Heidi Rife as a classified substitute employee for the 2010-2011 school year.

• Approved Paul Dunfee, Daniel Edgar and Cheryl Melle as certified substitute teachers for the 2010-2011 school year.

• Approved June Beard as an after-school Math Intervention Tutor for the 20102011 school year.

• Approved Carri Roob as a volunteer girls basketball coach for the 2010-2011 school year.

• Approved the transfer of Traci Riechman from Middle School Classroom Assistant to High School Classroom Assistant.

• Approved a one-year, limited contract, to Donell Cramer as a bus driver for the 2010-2011 school year effective Nov. 8, 2010.

• Approved Candy Bensch, Beth O’Shea, Meghan Dougherty, Traci Riechman and Gina Warnke as WAVE Homework Help Tutors at the Middle School for the 2010-

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In the ’70s, fewer people lived into their 80s or 90s. Today, this is commonplace. This is due in large part to modern medical advancements that allow for longevity.

Along with living longer comes the greater possibility of incurring major health problems that can be treated, but with considerable cost. Medicine, doctors, human resource assistance and nursing homes all keep us going but cut into that second goal of leaving a legacy to our children.

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Individuals go to the doctor for a physical but neglect to review their own estate plan. Future articles will center on how by following the law, one can accomplish both of these goals. nnn

Jeff Roth is a partner with Forrest Bacon and David Bacon of the firm ROTH and BACON with offices in Port Clinton, Upper Sandusky and Marion, Ohio. Mr. Roth is also licensed and practices in Florida. His practice is limited to wealth strategy planning and elder law in both states. Nothing in this article is intended for, nor should be relied upon as individual legal advice. The purpose of this article is to help educate the public on concepts of law as they pertain to estate and business planning. Jeff Roth can be reached at ohiofloridatrust@aol.com (telephone: 419-732-9994) copyright@Jeffrey P. Roth 2010.

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New Year’s Eve events Here is a list of area celebrations and accompanying overnight packages: • Warm up: Start your New Year’s Eve celebration with the Toast to the Town preparty gala at the Merry-Go-Round Museum.

From 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy the museum, hors d’ oeuvres from local eateries and a silent auction to benefit the Sandusky Main Street Association and the Merry-Go-Round Museum.

• Party at Mr. Ed’s Bar & Grill: Featuring a buffet dinner, live music, DJ entertainment and party favors at the Port Clinton bar. Overnight packages are available with Commodore Perry Inn. • Three parties, one location: Lyman Harbor entertainment complex offers three different party options, depending on your mood. Choose a classic rock party, Motown & more or a DJ dance party. All three include midnight fireworks.

• Viva Las Vegas: Dance and enjoy the music and entertainment Las Vegas Style, at Sawmill Creek Resort’s Charity Casino party.

Win prizes with gaming tickets. Overnight packages are available.

• Bonne année: Ring in the New Year with Chez Francois. Three seating times feature a multi-course dinner. The final (9:30 p.m.) seating includes musical entertainment and dancing.

• A world away: Kalahari Resort invites you to enjoy fun activities, parties, performances by the Kenya Safari Acrobats and a buffet (reservations required) featuring a selection of African-inspired delicacies.

Overnight packages are available.

• Wine and dine: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Kelleys Island Wine Company with a buffet dinner, DJ, dancing, champagne toast and party favors.

Community Calendar Dec. 31

Kingsway Dance — New Year’s party

WHAT: Crimson Lights provides a variety of music for an evening of casual dancing and socializing.

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Rice Township Hall, Ohio 19 North and Sandusky County Road 119, Kingsway COST: Admission is $8 per person and a “potluck dish” for sharing.

INFO: Call Carolyn at 419836-3308 or Nancy or Bill at 419-684-7474

Jan. 2

Safety at Uncontrolled Airports

WHAT: The public is welcome to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 50 event featuring a PowerPoint presentation by Ben Gleason.

WHEN: 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hinde Field, 1819 Boos Road, Huron INFO: Call 419-239-8292 or visit http://www.EAA50.org

‘The Girl Who Played with Fire’

WHAT: The second in Stieg Larsson’s Millenium trilogy.

The film is rated R. Free popcorn and drinks will be available.

WHEN: 2 p.m.

WHERE: Community Room at Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison St. COST: $5 donation is requested from each moviegoer to help pay for the special license to show the movies.

Christmas Concert WHAT: Come sing and listen to the sounds of Christmas as St.

Joseph Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany. The 30-member choir is under the direction of Ronald Ossovicki.The concert is free and open to the public; all are invited to attend. Refreshments and fellowship will follow in the church hall.

WHEN: 3 p.m.

WHERE: 822 Barclay St., Marblehead

Jan. 3

Microsoft Word

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor INFO: Registration is required by calling 419-8983688, ext. 270

Microsoft Excel

WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor INFO: Registration is required by calling 419-8983688, ext. 270

Jan. 4

Bloodmobile

WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.

WHERE: St. Paul Lutheran, 541 S. Church, Marblehead INFO: Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE

MS support

WHAT: Guests at the monthly support group for anyone touched by Multiple Sclerosis will hear Kim Rider, patient financial counselor from Magruder Hospital, provide an overview of Medicare.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Magruder Conference Center, Fulton Street INFO: Call Karen

Ohm, group facilitator, at 419-797-4540

Jan. 5

Small Business Basics

WHAT: Seminar answers questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business. Event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Ottawa County Improvement Corp. (conference room), 8043 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor INFO: Call Bill Auxter, Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College, toll-free 800-8262431 or 419-559-2210. Or contact him by email at bauxter@terra.edu

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• Family fun: Ever wonder where Snoopy and pals spend the holidays? At Castaway Bay, of course. Castaway Bay’s New Year’s activities include visits with the PEANUTS characters and a family DJ dance party. Overnight packages are available.

• Howling good new year: Guests of Great Wolf Lodge can enjoy the Big Bash, which includes a DJ party, balloon drop, midnight champagne toast and more. Also included is the annual waterpark duck race. Overnight packages are available.

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rounds will be held starting at 9 p.m. in the Family Fun Center at the Port Clinton Fisheries with the final round held on the main stage as midnight approaches. No actual rocks, papers or scissors are used in this game.

10 p.m. to after midnight Main stage activity and entertainment Port Clinton’s own Yvonne Dubber brings her smooth sound and Jen Tingley adds a little bit of country. The band Snake Eyes will rock you in to next year. Chris Marcinko will also unveil several new Wylie Sing-a-long Songs so everyone can share the fun. Expect Port Clinton’s Mayor Debbie Hymore-Tester to make a guest appearance. And don’t miss Wylie Walleye who will be available for photos and autographs all night long.

Ski club plans month packed with activities Ski season is under way and the Sandusky Ski Club has announced it’s January event lineup: • The Sandusky Ski Club will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3 and 17, at Chet & Matt’s, 1013 E. Strub Road, Sandusky. Come early for supper and to sign up for ski trips. For information, contact President Beth Akins at 419-734-1331 or daisyakins@roadrunner.com, or visit www.sanduskyskiclub.com.

• The club will travel to Schuss/Shanty Creek Ski Resort in Michigan for the first weekend trip of the season Jan. 7-9. For information, contact trip leader Kim Mohr at 419-706-0679 or mohrleads@ yahoo.com.

• The January birthday celebration will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Casa Fiesta Restaurant at 1007 W. Perkins Ave. in Sandusky. For information, contact Laura Mercer at 419-797-4561.

• The Sandusky Ski Club will be traveling to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York for the day on Saturday, Jan. 22.

For information, contact trip leader Eric Dodd at 419-433-8919 or rdodd65@aol. com or Al Meyer at 419-433-2790 or nameyer1972@aol.com.

• The club will travel to Lake Tahoe, Nev., for a week of skiing Jan. 29-Feb. 5. For information, contact trip leader Daria Deno at 419-239-8545 or cake45@ aol.com.

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Get That Job

WHAT: Learn how to do the right things in the job search that get the desired results, including completing applications, tax forms and other documents.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor INFO: Log onto www. northcoastjobs.org, or call the Job Store at 800-6651677 or 419-898-3688, ext.

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PC Chamber Business After Hours

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Thursday, December 30, 2010 1B

Rockets drop SBC game against Huron

By J. PATRICK EAKEN

Youth soccer team takes third state title The Port Clinton Boys U-14 soccer team coached by Eric Rumball and assistants Matt Manly and Dan Hepp finished the regular season in the East Suburban Soccer League with a record of 11-10. They won the ESSL’s Fall Tournament, which qualified them to compete at the 30th annual SAY State Tournament which was held in Cincinnati over two weekends in November. The state tournament was a single-elimination event with a field of more than 30 teams from all over Ohio.

The PC Boys team dominated Fairfield with a 9-0 win. In their second tournament game, they battled WASA ending in a 1-1 tie.

The game vs. WASA went into overtime with no score and ended in a shootout with PC winning with a final score of 3-2. They easily defeated Cincinnati East with a 7-1 victory which advanced them to the semi finals where they defeated Northwest Cincinnati 5-0.

They played their final game, a hard-fought battle against Kalida, winning 3-1 giving them their

third State Champion.

The Port Clinton boys team consisted of: Carter Rumball, Tytan Rumball, Nathan Stubblefield, Alec Ochs, Logan Hepp, Ty Gallogly, Peter Ladd, Jake Depner, Marcus Hogan, Blake Clemons, Ben Heminger, Josh Brown, Drew Fodor and Carter Frye. They were sponsored by Just Your Signs & played their final season together in memory of “Coach Bill” who passed away in January. Bill Stubblefield, assisted by Eric Rumball, had coached this group of boys since their first season of U-8 soccer.

The Port Clinton boys have been playing youth soccer together in the ESSL since the ages of 7-8. During the five fall seasons they competed in the ESSL League, they tallied a total regular season record of 56-2-0 and were league champions all five seasons. They finished 13-1-0 in their combined fall tournaments with four first place finishes and one second place which qualified them to compete at the SAY State

Tournament all five years. Their record at state tournaments was 18-2-0 giving them a fifth place finish in 2004, third in 2005, and they were three-time state champions winning the tournament in 2006, 2008 and again this year in 2010. Their total record for five seasons for all soccer played together including regular season and tournaments is 87-5-0.

The Port Clinton Police Department sent representatives from their department to give the team an escort back into town on their return with a grand parade through downtown Port Clinton in celebration of their victory.

This was the PC boys team’s final season of youth soccer together since some of them will be playing at the high school level next year. They will share many great memories and had a great time representing the ESSL. They look forward to representing PC Redskin soccer in the years to come and the team would like to thank everyone for their support this season.

Huron outscored Oak Harbor 17-9 in the second quarter en route to defeating the Rocket boys in Sandusky Bay Conference action, 54-31, on Dec. 22.

For the Rockets, D.J. Everett had nine points and seven rebounds and guard Andrew Karsten had seven points and four assists.

Andrew Sharp and Kyle Sarahman each scored four points, Austin Wiegand, Jake Scott, and Steve Young each had two points, and A.J. Cecil had one point.

The Rockets, which only had two points in the third quarter, were 6-of-12 from the free throw line. Karsten had the team’s only 3-point goal in the second quarter. The Rockets committed 22 turnovers.

For Clyde, Brian Bollenbach-

er had a 3-point goal in the second quarter and finished the game with 18 points. His teammate, Kyle Pisano, scored 15 points.

Aaron Casey scored seven points, Trae Graham and Aaron Driftmeyer each scored four points, and Eric Martis, Cody Thompson, and Drew Enderle each scored two points.

On Dec. 28, the Rockets (1-4 overall, 0-4 SBC) were home to Clyde in SBC action. On Jan. 4, the Rockets visit Genoa with a junior varsity start at 5 p.m. so Ohio State football fans can return home and watch the Buckeyes play in a bowl game.

Genoa is 0-3, with losses to Eastwood (60-46), Elmwood (49-41), and Liberty-Benton (62-46).

In junior varsity action, Huron defeated Oak Harbor 3532.

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Oak Harbor High School is currently seeking applicants for the position of head boys soccer coach. The next coach should have a solid background in soccer and be ready and willing to oversee the entire boys soccer program. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Drew Grahl at 11661 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, or dgrahl@bcs.k12.

Games rescheduled The Oak Harbor junior high basketball games that were canceled on Tuesday because of the weather have been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 30. The boys will travel to Edison for a 4:30 p.m. start and the girls teams will be at home with the seventh grade beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the eighth grade to follow.

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Slow starts continue to plague Redskins

By JOHN SCHAFFNER Publisher The Port Clinton Redskins got off to another slow start last Wednesday but managed to come from behind again to defeat Sandusky St. Mary’s 56-51 to up their overall record to 4-2 heading into Tuesday’s matchup with Perkins.

“We cannot continue to start slow,” says Redskin Coach Troy Diels. “Slow starts eventually catch up with you. We can make things so much easier on ourselves if we could get off to a better start. It is something we are conscious of and we address it each game.”

Derek Colston led all scorers in the game with 22 points and 13

rebounds. Despite still recovering from a turf-toe injury suffered in the last football game, Colston has become a “double-double” machine.

“He has been huge for us on the boards,” said his coach. “Derek has always had a nose for the ball when it comes to rebounding.

Throughout his 4 years he always seemed to get the big rebound for us. He is still not at 100% so we think he will continue to get better and better as the year goes on and his scoring will pick up as well.” Coach Diels was also happy with the play of his 6’6” junior postman Alex Greene in the St. Mary’s game who had the assignment of guarding St. Mary’s be-

hemoth Joe Youskievizc.

The Beacon deadline prohibits us from covering the PerkinsPort Clinton game, but there will be a story and photos on our website, www.thebeacon.net.

Following Tuesday’s game with Perkins, the Redskins get some time off and won’t play until the weekend of Jan. 7-8. However, their next four games, including matchups with Huron and Clyde on that weekend, are all on the road.

“It will certainly be a great test for us to go on the road for most of January,” said Diels. “We learn a lot about ourselves during those tough road tests.”

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’Skins bowlers get on track Lady Rockets pull away with SBC win Redskin bowlers have struggled to begin the season, but the teams recenlty earned wins against Perkins and Clyde. Monday at Cedar Lanes, Perkins had only 4 players on each team which put them at a disadvantage. Port Clinton’s boys improved to 3-2 in Conference action, one game behind Eastwood in the National Division of the SBABC, as Eastwood lost to Sandusky earlier in the day. The Redskin girls improved to 2-3 in Conference play.

Freshman David Wilburn led the boys with 212-190; Caleb Conrad, freshman, had 234-160; sophomore Sean Black rolled 200-173; freshman Darryl Trent added 195,

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junior Nathan Van Hoose a 191 and senior Alex Viery a 212.

“Our boys are very young,” said Coach Bob Black.

“They’re starting to get some experience and are beginning to settle in. Wilburn has been solid all year. Hopefully they will continue to improve and be more competitive as the year goes on.”

Ashley Zoeller led the Redskin girls with 190-168, Ariel Gresh had 154 and Abby Batterton rolled 145-141.

All four bowling teams earned wins against visiting Clyde at Harbor Lanes Dec. 23.

The varsity girls were winless (0-3) entering the match, but rallied from a 740-633 deficit after one game to roll 722 the second game and 715 in Baker to defeat the Clyde girls 2,070-1,976, and earned their first victory of the season.

Ashley Zoeller led with games of 204-169. Courtney Whiting rolled her career best 197 game and Abby Batterton added a 131, as did Lacey Labret.

Breanna Farrar led the Fliers with 197-139 and Shela Price rolled 167-133.

“We have seven first-time bowlers out of our 10 girls,” said Bob Black. “They have worked hard, and are improving every time they bowl. Practices have been better, and they cheer each other on. They certainly earned this win. I am very proud of them, and the Girls who bowled JV tonight who also won. It’s like a 10-girl team and all have contributed to their success.”

The PC JV girls won 1,403-1,198 to also earn their first win. Michelle Fillmore led with 132-107 and Kayla Solis rolled a 143.

The Redskin boys rolled games of 959-997 and added 1,017 in Baker for a season-best 2,973 series to top Clyde’s 2,346. Jonny Newton led the ’Skins with 257179, Sean Black added 181-236, Viery rolled 163-231 and David Wilburn 188-201.

“After two 2,500 sets, I am very happy to see our boys earn an early Christmas present with their balanced scoring tonight,” said Black. “We have three freshmen out of our top seven, only one senior and maybe we have suffered some growing pains. All six who played tonight really contributed and now maybe we’re ready to be the good team I expected.”

Port Clinton’s JV boys remained undefeated posting 2,107-1,619 win over Clyde. Phillip Spitler led the PC with 211-208. Ray Grant added a 198 and Matt Patterson a 169.

Lakers drop tight game to Stritch Danbury boys lost a tight defensive game to Cardinal Stritch 42-39 in Toledo Area Athletic Conference action Dec. 21.

Hunter Stephens scored 10 points for the Lakers, Caleb Helline and Dalton Chapman each had 9, Lucas Kennedy had 6 points, and Dakota Hruby had 5. The Lakers were 1-of-6 from the free throw line.

For Stritch, which led by five entering the final quarter, not a single player reached double figures despite the Cards getting a victory.

Justin Staler and Connor Kelsey each scored nine points, Michael Blazevich had six points, and Matt Gun had four points.

On Dec. 28, Danbury (2-4 overall, 1-1 TAAC) was home in non-league action to Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic.

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By J. PATRICK EAKEN The Oak Harbor girls’ basketball team took over in the fourth quarter to defeat Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic 56-48 in a Sandusky Bay Conference tilt Dec. 23.

“Our defense played a little better in the fourth quarter and we were able to put together some offense to pull away for the win,” said Oak Harbor’s first-year coach Brad Hemminger. “We were also 11-for-15 from the line in the fourth.”

Oak Harbor outscored SMCC 19-11 in the fourth as Caitlyn Harvey hit two key free field goals and Kayla Diefenthaler and Allison Dunn also added field goals.

Dunn was 4-for-4 from the line in the fourth and 6-for-6 for the game.

Also hitting free throws in the fourth were Makayla Carpenter, Maria Boers, Harvey, Erica Nordlund, and Amanda Hetrick. Nordland and Boers were each two-for-two during that final stanza, and Boers was 6-for-8 for the game.

Dunn led Oak Harbor with 16 points and Boers also had a 3-point goal in the second quarter to score 13 points.

Maggie Zurvalec had two 3-point goals in the second for her six points.

Diefenthaler also had six points, Harvey scored five points, Nordlund and Abbie Gezo each scored 4 points, and Carpenter and Hetrick each had one point.

For the game, Oak Harbor was 19-for-25 from the free throw line (76 percent) and 17-for-55 from the field (31 percent). SMCC was 14-for-20 from the charity stripe (70 percent) and 16-for-39 from the field (41 percent). Oak Harbor had 14 turnovers to SMCC’s 21.

Harvey and Dunn each had six rebounds as the Rockets controlled the boards by a 34 to 25 count. Oak Harbor improved to 3-5 on the season with the win, 2-4 in the SBC. For the Panthers, Lindsay Kaatz had 17 points, including 7-for-8 from the free throw line. Brady Bowers scored seven points, Christa Widman had six points, Hannah Snow and Maddie Engdar each had five points, and Katy Colovinsky and Alivia Curtis each had four points. Bowers and Snow each had a trey.

Two days earlier, the Rockets were soundly beaten on the road by undefeated Clyde (7-0, 5-0), 74-23.

“Clyde has a fantastic team and beat us in every phase of the game,” Hemminger said. “We lacked the intensity to play with them but this certainly shows us what we need to do to get better.”

In this game, Oak Harbor was 11-for-37 from the field and did not make a foul shot in four attempts. Meanwhile, Clyde was 30-for-47 (64 percent) from the field and 8-for10 from the free throw line (80 percent). Although Harvey had four rebounds, Clyde controlled the boards by a 26 to 19 margin. In addition, Oak Harbor had 29 turnovers to Clyde’s 14.

Clyde led 23-2 after one quarter and never looked back.

For the Fliers, 10 players got into the scoring column.

Amanda Cahill led the way scoring 15 points, Spencer Robles scored 14 points, Kaylea Griffin had 11 points, Rachael Smetzler had 10 points, Alesha Diekman had seven points, Breanne Michaels had six points, Levi Weber had four points, Katie Lynch had three points, and Maddie Harrington and Leah Webb each scored two points.

Clyde had six treys, including two each by Robles and Smetzler and one each by Diekman and Lynch.

For the Rockets, Dunn scored 10 points, Harvey had six points, Boers had a shot behind the arc hit nothing but net in the third quarter for her three points, and Morgan Turnow and Gezo each scored two points.

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Senior standout brings more than skill to the mat

By MARK GRIFFIN Oak Harbor wrestling coach George Bergman likes to see several qualities in his athletes, such as quickness, strength, toughness and dedication.

Perhaps what Bergman wants to see the most is an intangible that can’t be coached — desire. Bergman wants 0.00 wrestlers who step on the mat, look at their opponents and think, “you’re not going to beat me today.”

One of Oak Harbor’s wrestlers who clearly defines that quality is three-time state qualifier Konner Witt. Last year Witt came close to winning a Division II state title at 152 1,500.00 pounds. Witt lost to three-time state champion Harrison Hightower of Hunting Valley University School, 5-2, in the championship match in Columbus.

“Konner is just tenacious,” Bergman said of his senior standout. “He’s a good competitor who hates to lose. He hates to lose with a passion. He’s just a tough kid, maybe 0.00 because he has two older brothers who beat on him when 0.00 he was younger.”

Those two brothers would be Kory, 25, and Keith, 21, who wrestles at Kent State. Keith, an NCAA Tournament 1,500.00 1,500.00 qualifier for the Flashes last year, was a 171-pound state champ for Oak Harbor in 2008. Konner said he will try to make this year’s state tournament at either 160 or 171 pounds. He has competed at 171 this season, but he will wrestle at 160 when the Rockets compete at the Medina Invitational on Dec. 28-29.

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Marblehead Lighthouse — a year in review As the Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society closes the 2010 year, we are proud of our part in keeping the Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Museum a place of interest to many travelers who came to visit the oldest continuous working lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

The officers for the 2010-2011 are Bob Hartman, president; Ron Kochenspager, vice-president; Jan Kimerline, secretary; and Andy Baker, treasurer. The trustees are Don Doell, Dennis Kennedy, Kay Baker, Marti Camden and Esther Schnellinger.

The Museum had some display changes this year and more are being planned for 2011. Kennedy, will use his experience in art displays to make the Museum more interesting.

The top of the lighthouse dome and railing received a new coat of red paint this year and the area around the Commemorative Brick Pathway was landscaped in

time for the June 1 dedication. Many public officials were in attendance for this special occasion.

On June 28, a Town Hall Meeting was held in the Lighthouse State Park, hosted

by Ohio State 80th District Rep. Dennis Murray. ODNR Director Sean Logan, along with Murray, talked about the Lake Erie water quality conditions. Acting ODNR Chief of Parks John Hunter gave a talk about Ohio State Parks funding issues. Those in attendance found the topics interesting and many questions were answered.

Volunteers did a great job this year — selling tickets outside by the Lighthouse, in the gift shop and being Museum Docents. They were Nancy Adams, Nell Adcock, Andy and Kay Baker, Martha Camdon, Patti Conrad, Jeanne Cook, Ed and Ruth Davis, Don Doell, Harold and Dottie Douglass, Lois Franklin, Dave Gable, Re-

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Once again, the group wants to thank all of the business members who supported the MLHS this year. They are: Avery’s Cafe, Bass Haven, Bergman’s Market, Big Bopper’s, Brown’s Dairy Dock, Catawba Interiors, Don’s Body Shop, Dziak Gallery, Danchisen’s Service Station, Holmes Auto, Hy Way Bait, Howard’s Auto Service, Jamestown Tavern, John Tracy’s Farm Market, Lafarge Quarry, Lake Point Motel, Lakeside Association, Lighthouse Antiques, Lighthouse Resort, Lake Breeze Cabins, Marblehead Galley, Martha & Molly’s, Mary Pat Crafts, Mary’s Blossom Shop, Mike’s Dockside Service, Marilyn’s Gift Shop, Marblehead Bank, Patio Restaurant, Peninsula Motel, Peninsula Restaurant, Reef Runner Lures, Richmond Gallery, Shore Nuf Charters, Shrock’s Marina, Starcher Enterprises, State Farm Insurance, Street Sotheby’s Reality, Surf Bait & Tackle, Taylor’s Resort, Tibbel’s Marina and The Village Clipper.

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All worthy ambitions, of course, but this year, why not add some financial resolutions as well?

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Here are a few ideas to consider: • Boost your retirement accounts. No matter how old you’ll be in 2011, one thing is certain — you’re a year closer to retirement than you were in 2010.

And that’s why you’ll want to increase your contributions to your retirement accounts. If your salary is going up in 2011, boost the amount you defer for your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 403(b) plan (if you work for a school or other tax-exempt organization) or a 457(b) plan (if you work for a state or local government).

With tax-deductible contributions, taxdeferred growth of earnings and several investment options, these types of plans are tremendous ways to save for retirement. And try to “max out” your traditional or Roth IRA, too.

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They are an 1897 photograph of the lighthouse with scaffolding surrounding it during the construction of an additional 15 feet of height and a photographer’s glass negative of the steamer ARROW. Baker Herbert donated models of a Huron Lightship and a motor lifeboat. Also, a Coast Guard uniform from WWII. Adding to the fossil display is a perfect fossil donated Lily Mae Dress.

A generous gift was received from the Marblehead Peninsula Lions Club, who host the Perch Festival in August. Lions donated $1,000 to the building fund for the third consecutive year.

The nature/nautical sale was a success this year and another sale is planned for next year. If you have any such items, save them for the sale.

The lighthouse and museum are now trimmed with garland and red bows for the Holiday season. The trimmings will be up until Jan. 9.

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All the members are looking forward to the 2011 season and hope the weather will be as great as it was this year.

of sudden, sharp swings in the financial markets, and you’re likely going to see more of them in 2011. Don’t over-react to either the “ups” or the “downs” of the market. Over-reacting leads to short-term thinking — and successful investors are the ones who can maintain a long-term perspective.

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• Maintain adequate cash levels. As an investor, you’ve got at least two good reasons for maintaining enough cash in your portfolio. First, having adequate cash available means you’ll be ready to act quickly to take advantage of good investment opportunities. And second, by having a cash cushion, you won’t be forced to liquidate long-term investments to pay for short-term needs such as a major car repair, a new furnace, a big doctor’s bill, and so on.

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Street Sotheby’s launches real estate app COLUMBUS — Street Sotheby’s International Realty in Columbus, Catawba and Lakeside has launched a free Sotheby’s International Realty mobile application and mobile web search, SIR Mobile, that works on standard cell phones and smartphones across all mobile carriers, allowing consumers to view all homes for sale in Columbus as well as the rest of the United States.

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A Refine Search feature allows users to narrow results by selecting a price range, property type and number of bedrooms and bathrooms. If a user has questions or wants a tour of the property, the Call feature connects them to a Street Sotheby’s International Realty representative.

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Street Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 168 Walnut Ave., Lakeside; 3865 E. Wine Cellar Road, Catawba; and 2126 Tremont Center, Columbus.

ODNR looking for watercraft officer cadet candidates COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft, is looking for a few good men and women interested in becoming part of an elite group of state marine patrol officers.

ODNR will begin accepting applications on Jan. 3, for as many as 24 watercraft officer cadets who will undergo a rigorous application and hiring process,

which is expected to take up to 11 months to complete before they begin training in late 2011 as certified Ohio peace officers.

“Our officers have distinguished themselves nationally in the scope of their public service, training and expertise in the enforcement of boating laws, educating boaters and serving the public at-large during times of emergency and special needs

response,” said Pamela Dillon, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft. “We seek highly motivated individuals who wish to make a positive difference in the state’s boating safety efforts.”

Applicants must have graduated high school, possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and attain a minimum age of 21 upon successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.

LAKEVIEW ESTATES

Affordable Housing in Port Clinton 1 Bedroom suites for seniors (62+) and disabled individuals.

RENT BASED ON INCOME Apply Monday thru Friday 8-4

or Call 419-732-0385 Hearing impaired TTY 711

205 Buckeye Blvd.

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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

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

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

Applicants also must successfully complete a background check, drug screen, psychological examination and swimming and other physical fitness requirements.

To review all applicant requirements and file an application, visit http://careers.ohio.gov/ after Jan. 3.

The ODNR Division of Watercraft administers Ohio’s boating programs. The agency oversees

watercraft registration and titling operations, provides funding to local communities for education, enforcement and boating access facilities, educates the public and enforces boating laws on Ohio’s waterways. More information may be found online at www. ohiodnr/com/watercraft or by following the Division of Watercraft on Facebook or Twitter.

Real Estate Transfers Benton Township • 12-21-10 Larry and Karen Schanke/Herbert W. Grunke to Ronald W. and Ann Pfeiffer, 4445 N. Elliston Trowbridge, new split, $228,889.60 • 12-22-10 Thomas W. Knieriem and James A. Knieriem to Blanca G. Rodenhauser, Ash St., $9,000.

• 12-23-10 Robert L. Buhrow to Robert L. Buhrow Sr., 14630 W. Toussaint, $80,000.

Danbury Township • 12-20-10 Beverly Sebastian to Andrew B. and Theresa Latourette, 2231 S. Commodore Court, $199,000.

• 12-22-10 Dawn M. Leahy to Richard A. and Pamela A. Fulton, 1815 Bayview, $18,000.

• 12-22-10 Petros Homes, Inc., to William R. and Sue C. French, 2101 South Bailiwick Lane, $296,500.

• 12-23-10 Michael P. Sengstock to Stan Kornasiewicz, 2223 S. Bristol Drive, $360,000.

Oak Harbor Corp • 12-20-10 Sherry L. Peterson to Fannie Mae, 319 W. Ottawa, $50,000.

• 12-23-10 Ella M. Hunter to Kim-

berly A. Domokos, 227 Oak Ridge Drive, $153,818.

Erie Township

Rocky Ridge Corp

• 12-23-10 Fannie Mae to Ciara N. Pennington, 1140 Tettau Road, $11,500.

• 12-22-10 Charles T. Loope, et al to Federal National Mortgage Association, 14880 W. Third St., $110,000.

Port Clinton City

Carroll Township • 12-20-10 Janet A. Ignaczak to Gary E. Knieriem, 2459 N. Benton Carroll Road, $123,000.

• 12-21-10 Kathie L. Fuson to Benedetto and Sara L. Ricci, 8967 Canada Goose Court, $135,500.

Catawba Township • 12-20-10 Betsy I. Fouss fka Betsy Saunders and William Fouss, et al to Frederick E. and A. Louise Zoeller, 3017 N. Island Circle, $410,000.

• 12-21-10 Charles R. Henke to Frank and Susan Henderson, 5249 Porter St., $28,500.

• 12-22-10 Doreen K. Kirk to Zak Kirk, 4591 E. Linda Dr., $85,000.

• 12-22-10 Eric T. and Margeret A. Rolf to Joan A. Nunnery, 4353 E. Ledge Road, $260,000.

• 12-21-10 Otto F. and Sandra Geggus to Frank Sondej, 1007 Second St., $62,000.

• 12-22-10 James K. Cooper et al to Federal National Mortgage Association, 217 Beach St., $25,334.

• 12-22-10 Robert G. and Barbara Roberts to Timothy L.P. and Nancy J. Mackey, 749 Taft St., $78,000.

• 12-231-0 ELT Pooled 810 LP to JD Ray Enterprises, Ltd. 815-817 Edison Lane, $12,405.

Put-in Bay Village • 12-23-10 Mark A. and Michele L. Hildebrand to Carl M. and Laura A. Artino, 1599 Starboard Trail, $170,000.

Marblehead Corp • 12-22-10 Janice J. Timko to Robert A. Perry, 110 Lucien Drive, $100,000.

NEW LISTING

CUTE & COZY RANCH 2 BR, 1st floor laundry. Central air, attic storage, 2 car attached garage.

Large lot. New bath JENNIFER BEHNKE

VACATION ESCAPE! Seasonal mobile in Parcels Post. Being sold furnished. Amenities include deeded dock, pool, clubhouse.

Call RUTH DOUGLAS.

IN-TOWN, 3 BR ranch, featuring large kitchen, fenced yard, & newer furnace. Priced in the $120’s. View www.115Anne.com or call JEFF WILLIAMS

4 BEDROOM RANCH with full basement, 2 car garage, & nice deep corner lot. Close to schools. www.923Fulton.com or RUTHIE CAPUTO

CATAWBA BAY LOTS! Priced from $58,900. Waterfront living among high quality homes. Marina, clubhouse, & pool. www.CatawbaBayLots.com or GLENDA WARD.

GREAT LOCATION! Tons of storage, finished bsmnt w/fireplace, laundry, summer kitchen, & workshop. Near PCHS. www.515ENinthSt.com DEBBIE CONTE.

WATER FRONT CONDO, furnished, 2 BR, 2 BA, overlooks Lake & Marina, 30 ft. deeded dock, clubhouse, pool. www.318ClintonReef.com call PATTI KIRSCH.

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Priced under appraised value!

ANNA HOLMES

419-734-5551

PRIVACY & DELIGHTFUL AMBIANCE! Furnished 3 BR ranch near Lake & Marina. Fenced lot. $139,900. www.7350Wall.com or call DEBI BENTLAGE.

FAIRWAY VILLAS… 2 BR, 2 BA condo, 1886 approx. square feet. Private north view over pond of golf course, 8th fairway. Beautifully decorated. Call LEN PARTIN

Happy New Year from all of us at Jack Bradley Realty!

Riverfront

Cozy 3BR home with adjacent one bedroom cottage. Spacious lot, scenic views of Portage River, 40’ deeded dock. $69,900. www.844GreenBayou.com DEBI BENTLAGE 419-276-7755 OR PATTI KIRSCH 419-656-1781

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Central in-town location, 4 bedrooms and fenced in yard. Just add a little TLC! www.120Esixth.com Call today DEBBIE CONTE 419-656-3356

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CATAWBA MINI STORAGE (YOUR EXTRA ROOM) Muggy Road, Catawba 797-6303 or 656-5263.

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

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

FURNISHED VACATION HOME. three bedrooms, two bath, many amenities. $1000 per month 614-329-4040.

TWO BEDROOM, two bathroom, fully furnished, washer/dryer. No pets. Rent now till May. $600/ month + utilities 419-262-7032.

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