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Abby (left), Lori, John, Ashley and Amber Waite. Photo by Gloria Denos Congratulations to Dr. John Waite who was chosen as the 2009 recipient of the Oliver True Award as the Member of the Year at Port Clinton Yacht Club last Saturday night. John is a longtime sailor as well as race committee, one-design and junior sailing volunteer at PCYC and has carried on a courageous battle with cancer, particularly over the past year. He is pictured here with his wife Lori and his three daughters. ——— We had zero correct entries in our Find Wylie contest last week since we forgot to hide him in an ad! Whoops! So, we have no winner this week. Sorry about that. We’ll try to remember to hide Wylie again this week. If you find him, drop us a note at our office … or click on the Find Wylie icon online at www.thebeacon.net. ——— One of the major economic events for our area takes place in Cleveland for the next 10 days starting Friday. It is the Cleveland Boat and Fishing Show at the IX Center and is sure to be a cure for cabin fever! A significant number of local businesses will have displays at this event. Having a new emphasis on fishing can’t hurt either since we are, of course, the Walleye Capital of the World! ——— Christian Artist Bob Spence will be giving a special presentation at the Denny Bergeman Knights of Columbus Hall, 109 E. Perry St., in Port Clinton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. Spence is an abstract artist and his designs are based on selected Scripture passages. The title of his program is “In the Beginning … The Art of Bob Spence.” He is a native of Clyde. ——— The Oak Harbor High School basketball programs will be participating in the Coaches vs. Cancer fund drive to benefit the American Cancer Society. They have special events planned for the girls’ game at 6 p.m. Friday and the boys’ game at 6 p.m. Saturday. If you plan to wear pink to the game, there will be a $1 donation made to the American Cancer Society. ——— A significant contingent of local Pro-Life supporters will be headed to Washington, D.C., next week in observance of the anniversary of the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision that made abortions legal back in 1973. Some 15 buses will be headed there from the Toledo Catholic Diocese. One of them will be sponsored by the Respect Life Ministries from Immaculate Conception in Port Clinton and St. Joseph Parish in Marblehead. They leave early Thursday morning. For information, contact Judy Geiger at 419-797-2586 or Ann Cook at 419-797-0096. ——— The Ottawa County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Ida Rupp Library in Port Clinton. The meeting will be a “show and share” where members are encouraged to bring in their family histories so that they can learn from one another. Everyone is welcome. ——— Don’t forget to mark Friday, Feb. 5, down on your calendars for a couple of fundraisers to assist the family of Simon Mercurio, the Port Clinton High School youth who was paralyzed in a tumbling accident. They will be holding a spaghetti dinner in the PCHS cafeteria from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the high school and middle school offices, along with Immaculate Conception School office and at Our Guest Inn & Suites (next to Wendy’s). That same evening, Mango Mama’s brings back its First Friday Fundraiser for Simon featuring the Travelin’ Lounge Lizards. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Great Lakes Popcorn and Our Guest Inn and Suites.
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The Port Clinton City School District is eligible to receive up to $15,165,000 in Qualified School Construction Bonds to build new schools. This amount far surpasses the $3.2 million guaranteed, and potential $8 million that the district anticipated receiving in November. “The additional QSCB funds are a result of the fact that only 13 of the eligible districts that applied for the Federal Stimulus program passed their issues in November,” said Jeff Dornbusch, district treasurer. “As a result our district received a portion of the funds that were originally allo-
cated to those other districts.” The impact of the additional QSCB funding will not be known until the district sells the bonds in February 2010.
The possible impact could be: • Reduction in the amount of millage collected over the life of the issue • Reduction in the life of the collection • A combination of both 1 and 2. “We are very excited about the tremendous opportunity we have been given by our community and look
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forward to working with the community in developing state-of-the-art facilities.” added Patrick Adkins, superintendent of Schools. The planning phase of the project has recently been implemented. The district had an initial meeting with the architectural firm, Fanning & Howey, on Dec. 16 to begin the design of the buildings. Staff and community members will serve on various design committees to be established throughout the process. Groundbreaking ceremonies are anticipated for the fall with project completion two years later in 2012.
Back on the ice Every year when the temps drop and ice forms on the lake, new cities form. Shanties, buckets and snowmobiles clutter the ice as fish are pulled to the surface. That time has arrived again off the ramp at East Harbor State Park and, at least for some local anglers, the season started off with a bang. "I saw the biggest Bluegill I've ever seen," said Lee Janik, of Marblehead. Last week Janik, with his fishing partner Jerry Weber, said they had been out three days in a row. The pair are catching Bluegill, bass, perch and crappie.
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East Harbor State Park, famous for its large stretch of sandy beach, is a flurry of activity in the snowy season as well. Deer are plentiful and quite curious. For more photos, visit www. thebeacon.net or check us out on Facebook.
Playmakers production kicks off The new Playmaker production, “Weekend Comedy,” opens today. This four-character romantic comedy, written by Jeanne and Sam Bobrick, is directed by Millie Butts and stars Brenda MacDonald, Matt Parker, Melinda Bahnsen and Steven Wetzel. The plot concerns a married couple in their 50s who rent a cabin in the woods for a weekend. The wife, Peggy, played by Brenda MacDonald, has
rented the cabin for a weekend to be filled with romance. The husband, an office-supply salesman named Frank, played by Matt Parker, is a creature with the sensitivity and sensuality of an Archie Bunker. What the charming Peggy sees in the short-tempered Frank could turn “Weekend Comedy” into a mystery thriller. Instead, a young couple, the elegant
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and beautiful Jill and her boyfriend, the handsome and wealthy Tony, played by Melinda Bahnsen and Steve Wetzel, have also rented the cabin for the weekend. The real-estate agent made a mistake, and the older couple, who have been married for 33 years, and the young, romantic couple, who have been living together for three years, face each other like mismatched tag teams.
“Weekend Comedy” WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Jan. 14-17 and 21-24 WHERE: Playmakers Civic Theatre, 604 W. Sixth St., Port Clinton TICKETS: $12 INFO: Call 419-734-5044 or visit pcplaymakers.org
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Helen Veverka, 89, of Marblehead, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton. A memorial mass to celebrate her life was Coykendale-Majewski Dolores Ritter Jan. 13 with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Suzanne Coykendale, daughter of Charles and Linda Feb. 10, 1929 — Jan. 5, 2010 Dolores Marie (Oligschlaeger) Ritter, 80, Cemetery in Marblehead. Coykendale, of Port Clinton, is engaged to Christopher of Port Clinton, passed away peacefully in Majewski, son of James and Mary Jo Majewski, of CincinElzy Seymour her home Jan. 5. nati. Funeral Mass was Jan. 9 with burial in Died Nov. 25, 2009 Suzanne, a 1998 graduate of Port Clinton High School Elzy Seymour, owner of Peninsula Paving and 2002 graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Riverview Cemetery. and Seymour’s Tavern in Marblehead, died Design with a bachelor of fine arts in illustration, is emNov. 25, 2009, in Kentucky. Helen Veverka ployed with the University of Cincinnati as well as a freeHe was buried in Kentucky. June 21, 1920 — Jan. 5, 2010 lance artist. Christopher, a 1998 graduate of Oak Hills High School and 2002 graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design with a BFA in time-based media, is employed by Proctor & Gamble and is a substitute teacher with Oak Hills Local School District. • George William Beatty, 62, Port Clinton, retired, and Marilyn Are Baker, 62, Maumee, A late 2010/early 2011 wedding is planned. accounting clerk.
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Sound Off Dear Editor: collected, surpassing the goal of 53 units. There was a blood drive held at the Catawba Island ComMany volunteers gave of their time to help with publicity, munity Center this past Saturday on Jan. 9. The drive was baking, cooking, greeting, assisting in the canteen, setting a great success. There were more than 60 units of blood up and breaking down of the drive. Thank You to: Linda Snyder, Mary Triska, Toni DeLuca, Rita DeRose, Alice Holly, Tina Hablitzel, Al Sprenger, Mike Minor, Dave Slosser, Dale Dietrich, Barb and Phil Gravengaard. Your commitment to the Red Cross is greatly valued and contributes to the success of its blood drive.
The greatest appreciation goes to all the people who came out on a cold and blustery Saturday morning to give the most precious gift, the Gift of Life. Thank You! Red Cross chairwoman, Edwina Minor
On Jan. 1, Mobile Meals of Port Clinton discontinued delivery of meals to Port Clinton residents. Begun in 1970 by several women of St. John’s Lutheran Church, this all-volunteer program was dedicated to assisting elderly and/or disabled residents with meals, both regular and special diets, five days weekly. Throughout those years all meals were prepared by the Magruder Hospital Dietary Department. With the advent and growth of The Ottawa County Senior Resources Meal Program, the demand (and need) for Mobile Meals decreased significantly. Recently The Mobile Meals board met and agreed to discontinue Create Your Kitchen or Dream Bath! the program. Significant contributions have been made to this program by many members offers a huge selection of Corian colors & of the community over 40 customization. Quality fabrication and years of service. Most recently that includes the installation guaranteed. Fast & Affordable! dedication and caring spirit Please call 419-205-3284 of Fred Agnello, Carol Kessler, Barboura Krupp, Ed for additional information or to Lynch, Joe Sminchak and set up a measurement appointment. Jim Snyder. What a grand community commitment this has been. It has been our privilege and pleasure to coordinate this program for over the past seven years. Published by Schaffner Publications, Inc. Eileen Bird and Susan The Beacon® Chaney
BULLETIN BOARD At 53, Lori Berardi wasn’t ready to stop working and enjoying life. But cancer changed those plans, and a month before her death Stein Hospice was contacted. Lori spent the last two weeks of her life at our inpatient care center, surrounded by her warm and gregarious family, who circled the bed to cry and sing, pray and laugh. Just days before her death, Lori promised her family she would send them a rainbow when she reached heaven. On the day of her funeral, as family and friends filtered out of the church, two brilliant rainbows illuminated the sky. Stein Hospice made promises too. Stein promised Lori and her family they would provide medical care – and much more. Stein would send chaplains, social workers, bereavement counselors, massage therapists, home health aides and volunteers whenever she or her family needed or wanted those services. Stein would be available around the clock to answer questions and offer comfort. Stein would provide continuous care as Lori grew weaker and death was imminent. Stein Hospice promised Lori and her family to share their journey. “All the burdens were lifted and all we had to do was love her,” said Lori’s sister, Sue Fawcett. “Stein offered the comfort and suport our family needed during this difficult experience.” The family’s only regret is that they didn’t contact Stein Hospice sooner. Since 1982, Stein has lifted the burdens of thousands of families like the Berardis. We help light the way, while families are losing a loved one.
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The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society had a very dedicated president for the past two years who will be sadly missed by the members. Al Rowbotham was a pleasant, easygoing, gentle man, who passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, at his residence from a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, Al missed only one meeting — the last one of the past year. He was instrumental in many of the projects, being a diligent worker for the MLHS and always strived to maintain a high degree of integrity to the society. The members will remember Al as a great “Hot Dog Cooker,” as he always manned the grill, twice a year, at the Docent picnics in James Park. His hot dogs were the best ever. Mary Hartman
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It’s 8:15 on Thursday evening, Jan. 7. It’s snowing hard outside. Or, it’s more correct to say it was snowing hard when I could last see what was happening and that was before dark. I’m not sure what’s going on now! When I left work today, the world was a wonderland of white swirling flakes. It was very beautiful but looked, also, as if the roads would be slick and slippery. The nicest sight I saw was this: Cindy Gresh and Kay Kroeger were working together to get the snow scraped off my car parked out in the front of the courthouse. I didn’t have to do anything except to get into it, start it up and drive home. How very nice that was! And I saw them and other women helping each other get their vehicles ready to drive. When I got home, neighbor Dalton Anderson was out on a rugged open vehicle (not a snow mobile) enjoying the opportunity to help around the neighborhood in the snowstorm. And it looked as if he was having a lot of fun. A very little while later I called his mom, Yvonne, to ask to borrow some chili powder for chili con carne that I was making. In just a few minutes Dalton was back, bringing a generous amount — far more than I needed — and I really appreciated it. The chili was good; I enjoyed a bowlful of it at supper. That is real comfort food on a night like this! About the
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only meal I’d like better would be a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. That’s just “the thing” to warm a person up. ——— Speaking of food … did you know that “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts”? I saw a sign with that message posted on the wall of the Crosswinds Restaurant on Ohio 53 North in Portage Township. I’m pretty sure the idea intended is to counter any stressed condition by eating a dessert or two! Couldn’t hurt. ——— I do want to ask a favor of any of you who are getting rid of Christmas cards (or, in fact, any kind of greeting cards you no longer want). The cards can be used to create gift tags for presents or postal cards can be cut out from the front panels of the cards. I know a group of young people who are planning a bazaar and they can make use of the cards so I’m collecting them. I have a box for them in Room 204 of the courthouse. Or take them into the office at Trinity United Methodist Church, corner Second and Adams Streets, Port Clinton. ——— And don’t forget the Bay Township Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Monte Carlo night at the hall and fire station Saturday, Jan. 23. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be food, games and fun and it’s all included in the price of the tickets. Buy your tickets in advance from any Bay Township fire fighter or call Dale (Fuzz) Rounds at the township garage, 419-732-1314. ——— Did you know that mental depression is very prevalent in our society today? According to “The Well Workplace” newsletter, 9.5 percent of our population suffers from a depressive illness in any given year. There are many sources of help for these individuals but if you can’t think of any other way to help, recommend a family doctor, a mental health center, clergy, a clinic or assistance programs that might be provided in the sufferer’s workplace. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment are of primary importance in aiding recovery. You may be able to help a depressed person. Some suggestions from the newsletter, paraphrased here, are: • Converse and then listen carefully to the other person. • Do not ignore any remarks about suicide. Report them to the therapist. • Invite the person to outings, walks, movies, etc., but do not overwhelm the person with too many demands. • Encourage the person to participate in things you know he/she enjoys. Some suggestions are hobbies, sports, religious events, cultural activities, etc. Depression is a serious problem for the sufferer so rec-
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ommendations are to take the situation seriously and find ways to help. It is often difficult to understand the problems a depressive person faces. So, if someone you know suffers from depression, it might be a good idea for you to do a little research to see how you can best offer help. ——— Time has passed as I continue to write. It’s now about 9:15 p.m. and I can hear snow-mobiles — two or more of them — growling around outdoors. Folks are out having fun. But I’d rather be inside and nice and warm. ——— This has been a bad season for sinus problems. Lots of people seem to have this affliction. It affects different people in different ways. This year my symptoms have been lots of pain, particularly in the front of the face and around the top of the head at forehead level. Sometimes this is accompanied by a toothache-like feeling. And when a toothache persists for hours (or even days) it is nervewracking. Sinus also sometimes causes lightheadedness or dizziness. Taken all together, it can be mighty unpleasant. There must be some remedies for that kind of pain. If anyone has any ideas for sinus relief, I’d love to hear about them. ——— There’s an interesting picture in the latest issue of the “Twine Line,” the Ohio Sea Grant magazine. It shows a view from the island of South Bass, looking toward the Gibraltar Island shore. Amazingly, the distance between the two islands was almost all “dry” land. The caption said, “On September 28 and 29, high winds traveling 30 to 40 mph swept across Lake Erie’s western basin. These sustained winds pushed the lake’s water from Toledo up toward Buffalo, causing a water level drop of six to eight feet near Put-In-Bay and making it nearly possible to walk from Stone Laboratory’s Bayview office on South Bass to the Gibraltar Island shore.” It’s an amazing picture! Visit www.ohioseagrant.osu/publications/twineline/ and click on the latest issue of “Twine Line” to see the picture on page two. It would have been wonderful to be on the island to see that sight. ——— And now — to finish writing — it is now late Sunday afternoon. The prettiest sights I saw this weekend were two herds of deer. I think they were all does. In the first herd there were 12 deer and a few minutes later I saw a herd with nine deer in it. They were very beautiful against the white snow. And they were all stretched out in a line, loping along though a very large flat field. Wow. Beautiful.
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Benefit Saturday at Wee Willy’s Raffles, music and more are planned during a benefit Saturday for the Christopher Kernich Fund at Wee Willy’s Sports Pub in Marblehead. Christopher was brutally attacked on the campus of Kent State University this past November. He lost his battle for life on Nov. 21 from severe head injuries. The fund was developed to help his family with medical and funeral expenses and to set up a scholarship in his name at his hometown high school in Fairborn.
Christopher’s mother, Sherry Rodgers Kernich, is a 1977 graduate of Danbury High School and some of her school classmates have organized this benefit as a show of support for her and her family. The event begins at 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, sports memorabilia raffle, music by local favorite Chuck Chura and hometown food favorites. For questions or donations, contact Lori Fletcher at 419-260-5584.
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The Oak Harbor FFA Chapter has recently received word that a grant written by FFA Advisor Mark Starkey has been accepted by the National FFA Organization’s Living 2 Serve committee, and will be funded by the United States Department of Agriculture for 2010. The grant will involve FFA members, community leaders, Ottawa Soil Water Conservation District office workers and other civic organizations in central Ottawa County and centers around a water quality study of the Portage River. The Chapter leadership team for this event will be meeting with Carol Benner of the Ottawa SWCD to get prepared to gather water quality samples this spring, and announce the findings at a Water Quality Emposium at Bowling Green State University in May. The local chapter is planning to gather macroinvertebrates from the Portage River to indicate quality of life and quality of the water running through our county. The
samples will be taken near Brush Wellman near Elmore. The chapter also plans to take water samples at designated spots along the river from Brush Wellman to Lake Erie. The chapter currently plans to gather samples from each edge of the river, at the designated areas both this spring, and then again in fall. Comparisons will be made and findings recorded with the local department of Health, Ohio EPA and BGSU Water Quality Emposium. This is one of six grants that were awarded to schools in Ohio from the United States Department of Agriculture in this National FFA Activity. The local members are beginning to complete personal surveys, and any adult interested in helping with this educational activity, can contact the Oak Harbor High School at 419-8986216 and leave a message for either Louis Damschroder or Noah Neiderhouse as these advisors will be heading up this activity for Starkey.
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WHAT: Work one-on-one with a specialist and produce a good resume. WHEN: Appointment only WHERE: Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. SR. 163, Oak Harbor INFO: Call Carol Guice at 419-307-1189 or e-mail carol.guice@yahoo.com. For information on the Job Stores, visit www.northcoastjobs.org; call the Job Store at 800-665-1677 or 419-898-3688, ext. 270; or call Denise Ventrone at 419898-6242 at the Ottawa County Improvement Corp.
First Aid Basics WHAT: First Aid classes provide information on identifying and treating sudden illnesses; this includes treatment for shock and bleeding, burns, eye and nose injuries, bites and stings, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, poisoning, diabetic emergencies, stroke, seizures, temperature extremes and rescues. Preregistration is required for all classes. Class size is limited. WHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center, 615 Fulton St. INFO: 419-734-1100 or redcross@thirdplanet.net
Jan. 15 Race to Cub Scouting WHAT: Each boy registering for Scouts at Racing to Cub Scouting will receive a Pinewood Derby racecar to build for his pack’s Pinewood Derby Race in February. Sign up will be available for Cub Scout Packs in Elmore, Genoa, Oak Harbor, Marblehead, Port Clinton and Williston. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: St. John Lutheran Church, 207 Adams St., Port Clinton INFO: Call Dave Barth at 419-734-1727
“My Sister’s Keeper” WHAT: The Friends of the Ida Rupp Public Library will show “My Sister’s Keeper” (2009/USA/PG-13/109 minutes). Anna was conceived in order to donate a kidney to her sister Kate, who has leukemia. At age 11, Anna hires a lawyer to force medical emancipation from her obsessed mother, who decides to go to court to force Anna to help her sister. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult. Admission is free and open to the public. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library community rooms. Entry is through the door on West Third Street. INFO: 419-732-3212
Ray Fogg One-Man Show WHAT: Island entertainer
will do his adult-oriented music and comedy show. Seating will be limited. WHEN: 9 p.m. — doors open at 7 p.m. WHERE: Lyman Pub at Lyman Harbor TICKETS: 419-625-9626
Jan. 16 First Aid with CPR: Child and Infant WHAT: CPR classes teach participants how to clear obstructed airways of conscious and unconscious victims, how to perform rescue breathing and how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation. First Aid classes provide information on identifying and treating sudden illnesses; this includes treatment for shock and bleeding, burns, eye and nose injuries, bites and stings, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, poisoning, diabetic emergencies, stroke, seizures, temperature extremes and rescues. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Class size is limited. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center, 615 Fulton St. INFO: 419-734-1100 or redcross@thirdplanet.net
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour WHAT: Drive through 7 miles of the refuge which are normally closed to the public; weather permitting. Drive at your own pace as you travel along a wellmarked route, following a self-guided tour brochure found at the route entrance. Explore hands-on exhibits and watch a short film about the natural and cultural history of the Lake Erie marsh ecosystem and the Great Black Swamp. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Ohio 2 INFO: 419-898-0014; www. fws.gov/Midwest/Ottawa
A Knight at the Movies WHAT: Family potluck and film presentation of “Bella” presented by the Oak Harbor Knights of Columbus WHERE: St. Boniface, Oak Harbor INFO: 419-898-9112
Ray Fogg One-Man Show WHAT: Island entertainer will do his adult-oriented music and comedy show. Seating will be limited. WHEN: 9 p.m. — doors open at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Strikers at Plaza Lanes, Fremont COST: $10 in advance; $12 at the door TICKETS: Call Joan Rhoad at 419-307-4882
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K of C Hoop Shoot WHAT: The Port Clinton
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Knights of Columbus Council 3 1750 event for boys and girls ages 10 to 14. Participants should bring a copy of your birth certificate. WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Immaculate Conception School gym INFO: Call Jim Snyder at 419-797-2705
Ongoing events One Size Fits All Storytime WHAT: Aimed at preschoolers, including infants, accompanied by an adult. Children and partners will listen to stories and participate in simple activities on a different theme each week. No registration is required. WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays Jan. 20 through March 31 WHERE: Oak Harbor Public Library
Snowflake Ball WHAT: Dinner and dancing with music by the Swingsters of Oregon, Ohio, sponsored by the Riverview Christmas Committee WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Riverview HealthCare Campus, 8180 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor. COST: The $9 ticket will get you admission; a spaghetti dinner complete with spaghetti and meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert and a beverage; music; and your name in a raffle for a door prize. INFO: Call 419-898-2851 and ask for Pam Hatfield, Linda Wells or Kimberly Geldien.
Family Fun Storytime WHAT: Stories and activities easy enough for preschoolers, but fun for the whole family. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Meeting WHEN: Social time at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Boniface, Oak Harbor COST: $10 INFO: RSVP to Herm Dehring at 419-898-0062
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Tales for Toddlers WHAT: 30 minutes of stories, songs, finger plays for children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. No registration required. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Children’s area beach room, Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton. INFO: 419-732-3212
Magruder’s Monthly Luncheon WHAT: Educational luncheon featuring Dr. Martin Beerman who will present a program on gastrointestinal health covering common conditions, screenings and treatments, and allowing time for questions. WHEN: Noon WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center COST: $6 RSVP: Call 419-734-3131, ext. 3363, by noon Friday, Jan. 15.
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Money Smart WHAT: Learn about banking services, checking accounts, credit, charge cards and borrowing. Discuss consumer rights, saving money and home ownership. WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. SR. 163, Oak Harbor INFO: Call Carol Guice at 419-307-1189 or e-mail carol.guice@yahoo.com. For information on the Job Stores, visit www.northcoastjobs.org; call the Job Store at 800-665-1677 or 419-898-3688, ext. 270; or call Denise Ventrone at 419898-6242 at the Ottawa County Improvement Corp.
Preschool Reading Roundup
All-You-Can-Read Buffet
WHAT: 30 minutes of stories, songs, finger plays and letter awareness intended for children ages 4 and 5 with a caregiver. No registration required. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Children’s area beach room, Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton. INFO: 419-732-3212
WHAT: Teens in sixth through 12th grades are invited to read fifty-five minutes of each hour with five minute breaks to use the bathroom, to stretch, to get food and more reading material. Can you last the whole three hours? Anyone who reads the entire three hours without breaking any rules receives a prize. No registration required. WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton. INFO: 419-732-3212
Mental Health and Recovery Board meeting
DeSoto Assembly Fourth Degree K. of C. Cabbage Roll Dinner
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No registration is required. WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursdays Jan. 21 through April 1 WHERE: Oak Harbor Public Library
Community meal WHAT: St. Thomas Episcopal and Peace Lutheran have joined together to offer the free dinner. Everyone is welcome. WHEN: 5 to 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month beginning Jan. 21 WHERE: St. Thomas, 214 E. Second St., Port Clinton INFO: 419-734-3404 or 419-732-3800
Free and confidential HIV/AIDS testing WHAT: No appointments
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Senior Levy Committee meeting WHAT: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the timeline for 2010 Senior Citizens’ Levy campaign. All are welcome. WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Ottawa County Senior Resources Conference Room, 8200 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor
Babies and Books WHAT: 20-25 minutes of stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes intended for children 6 months to 23 months with a caregiver. Play and social time will follow for those who participate. No registration required. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Children’s area beach room, Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton. INFO: 419-732-3212
Ottawa County Safety Council meeting/luncheon WHAT: Speaker Dennis Russo will present “Self Defense & Personal Safety Techniques” (wear loose-fitting clothing if you’d like to participate). Also, Deb Schultz, Ohio BWC, will be offering a brief update on Group Rating. RSVP on or before Jan. 18. WHEN: Lunch begins at 11:15 a.m.; presentations begin at 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Elks Lodge, Buckeye Boulevard, Port Clinton INFO: Call Denise Ventrone, OCIC at 419-898-6242.
Red Cross CPR WHAT: Learn how to respond to a sudden lifethreatening emergency. Participants will learn how to clear obstructed airways of conscious and unconscious victims, how to perform res-
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WHAT: Fitness class for those 55 and older taught by certified fitness instructor Toni Garrett. WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays and 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays WHERE: The Vineyard on Catawba, West Catawba Road INFO: 419-797-3100 cue breathing and how to administer CPR. Pre-registration is required; Class size is limited. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Sutton Center, Port Clinton INFO: 419-734-1100 or redcross@thirdplanet.net
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Get a Job or a Better Job, POD WHAT: Discuss applications, resumes, interviewing, networking, the Internet and more. WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. SR. 163, Oak Harbor INFO: Call Carol Guice at 419-307-1189 or e-mail carol.guice@yahoo.com. For information on the Job Stores, visit www.northcoastjobs.org; call the Job Store at 800-665-1677 or 419-898-3688, ext. 270; or call Denise Ventrone at 419898-6242 at the Ottawa County Improvement Corp.
After School Movies WHAT: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (rated PG). Those 5 and under should be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required. Bring your own snacks and drinks WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton. INFO: 419-732-3212
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Around Ottawa County Logan re-elected as OLEC chairman TOLEDO — Sean D. Logan, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, was recently re-elected chairman of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission for 2010. Jolene Molitoris, director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, was re-elected secretary. Other 2010 commission members include Chris Korleski, director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency; Lisa Patt-McDaniel, director of the Ohio Department of Development; Dr. Alvin Jackson, director of the Ohio Department of Health; and Robert Boggs, director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Additionally, the Ohio Lake Erie Commission announced its schedule of quarterly meetings for the following year. All
commission meetings are open to the public and include a public comment period. Organizations and citizens are encouraged to attend these meetings and provide comments. The 2010 meeting schedule is as follows, but dates are subject to change. Meeting dates are also listed on the Ohio Lake Erie Commission’s Web site at http://lakeerie.ohio.gov. • 10 a.m. March 10 — Alum Creek State Park, 3615 S. Old State Road, Delaware (Delaware County) • 10 a.m. June 23 — Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222nd St., Euclid (Cuyahoga County) • 10 a.m. Sept. 22 — The University of Toledo’s Lake Erie Center, 6200 Bayshore Road, Oregon (Lucas County) • 10 a.m. Dec. 15 — Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995
E. Main St., Auditorium A, Reynoldsburg (Franklin County) The Ohio Lake Erie Commission was established in 1990 for the purpose of preserving Lake Erie’s natural resources, protecting the quality of its waters and ecosystem, and promoting economic development in the region. The commission oversees the Ohio Lake Erie Protection Fund, a grant fund which promotes environmental protection and economic development in the Lake Erie watershed. This fund is supported by Ohioans each time they purchase a Lake Erie license plate displaying either the Marblehead Lighthouse or the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse, designed by Ohio artist Ben Richmond.
Prayer series starts Jan. 19 at Vineyard The Rev. Robert E. Butcher is a minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA), honorably retired. In 1994, he received his certification as a spiritual director from the Roman Catholic diocese of Cleveland. He has been an instructor in the Marywood Dominican sisters program for spiritual formation in the area of Calvinistic spirituality, and as a mentor in the Marywood spiritual direction training program. He served for six years on the retreat team of the Synod of the Covenant, Presbyterian Church (USA) and
on a similar team for the Maumee Valley Presbytery for six years. He has wide experience in retreat work, particularly in the area of Celtic spirituality. He will make three presentations. His Jan. 19 talk will be titled “The Psalms, Prayer Book of the Bible.” This presentation will explore the ways in which the psalms teach us how to pray, with particular emphasis on the presence of Christ in the Psalms. The Feb. 16 presentation, titled “Praying with Scripture,”
Heating assistance requests post increase in December In the WSOS four-county service area, a total of 663 residents were approved for assistance for a total of $169,331. This is two more than in November and 18 more than the same time last year. Ottawa County saw a small increase of four more residents than in November for a total of 110 approved for assistance. EHEAP provides one-time assistance to income-eligible residents to help them maintain their heating source by paying some of their heating bills. Currently, Columbia Gas is conducting a program for its customers in partnership with WSOS. This means that residents who are Columbia Gas customers can get help with their
bills through the Columbia Gas program and EHEAP. Eligible propane customers are those who have no more than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel and who meet the income guidelines. Residents who do not have a heating emergency may also seek assistance from regular HEAP. Regular HEAP also provides a one-time per heating season assistance with paying some heating bills. WSOS has applications available and can assist applicants with the forms. Both EHEAP and HEAP operate until March 31. Appointments are required for EHEAP applicants; call 419-734-2652.
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will build on the first talk and discuss the prayer method called “lectio divina,” as well as a few other ways to pray. The March 16th presentation is titled “On Silence.” In the talk he will explore the central role silence plays in the life of prayer. All three talks begin at 10:30 a.m. in The Vineyard on Catawba Community Center. The public is invited. Call 419797-3100 for information.
Pajama party Dockers with Donations — a group of boaters from Catawba Moorings Marina — has again come together to help the Salvation Army. Attendees at the group’s New Year’s Eve party each brought a new pair of pajamas to donate for a total of 45 pairs of pajamas. Shown here are “dockers” Mary Jo Klingman, Beth Wood and Barb Elam with Maureen Saponari, human services director at the Salvation Army’s Port Clinton Service Center.
Danbury Township Trustees meeting
At the regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held Dec. 9, the following business was conducted: • Police Chief Mike Meisler reported 287 incidents in November and 56 to date in December. • Dianne Rozak reported a draft of safe work procedures prepared by Deb Burley Biro should be ready soon for trustees to review. • Zoning Inspector Rhonda Botti Sowers reported nine permits processed in November and nine processed month to date in December. After a follow-up discussion on nuisance complaints regarding property owned by Robert Christiansen, Rhonda Botti Sowers reported she will be issuing zoning violations. • The prosecutor advised it is the responsibility of BEC Associates to contact the material manufacturer with issues regarding repairs to the Meadowbrook boardwalk. • A new road department truck was discussed again. Funds will need to be appropriated from the general fund for purchase since this truck will be used at the cemetery. • Trustees authorized Rozak to make apWill Giezie, Kelsey Heberling, Nathan Purk, MaKenzie Rife, Alex Wilhelm, plication for grant funding for additional Kyra Filmore, Amelia Purk, Madison Rife, Ashley Sehlmeyer and Cole Wil- paved trails at Meadowbrook through the helm sit among items the Goal Getters 4-H group donated to the B-C-S combined Recreational Trails Fund and Food Pantry. Week by week, each 4-H member brought non-perishible food items to meetings. The items were then delivered to the pantry, located at St Paul United Church of Christ, for donation.
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Clean Ohio Fund for recreational trails. • Trustees authorized associate membership in the Ottawa County Township Association at a cost of $12 per person for Police Chief Meisler, Road Superintendent Jim Dress, Zoning Inspector Sowers and Safety Coordinator Biro. • Rozak advised the board she is expecting a response from the prosecutor regarding an alternate plan for employee health insurance. • Trustees approved bonds for the police department and fiscal officer. • Trustees approved a contract with Ruthann Crabaugh to provide services as a visiting fiscal officer on an as-needed basis at a rate of $20 per hour and $.50 per mile. • Trustees set a zoning hearing for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 for application No. 123-09 by Edward Patrick to rezone 2.559 acres in the west part of Lot 13, Section 4 from agricultural to general commercial. • Bills in the amount of $25,842.07 were approved. Fiscal Officer Shelley Seamon reported she overpaid some employees and was advised by the State Auditor to make the corrections on the next issuance of paychecks. Trustees acknowledged the overpayments and agreed to the correction recommendation.
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Turn in your metals, collectibles for cash The Ohio Valley Gold and Silver Refinery is at the Port Clinton Knights of Columbus hall this week for a five-day precious metals reclamation drive. Local businesses and the general public have the opportunity to turn in precious metals and get paid on the spot. Representatives say the company expects to purchase more than $300,000 worth of antiques, collectibles, gold, silver, platinum and palladium during the event. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium will be accepted and all forms are welcome including scrap jewelry, dental gold, gold leaf, jewelry’s raw gold, gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, sterling flatware, silver coins and silver bars, industrial scrap, etc.
Area businesses that deal with precious metals are encouraged to call ahead and make an appointment. No appointments are needed for the general public to sell their items. In addition to precious metals, the refinery is also looking for: • Jewelry: vintage/modern jewelry, diamond rings, broaches, bracelets, earrings, loose diamonds, gemstones • Coins: all coins made before 1965, rare coins, coin collections, silver dollars, half dollars, quarters, dimes, half dimes, nickels, all others • Paper money: all denominations, both US and foreign made before 1934 • Wrist watches: Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Cartier, Chopard, Patek Philippe, Ebel, Waltham, all
ODNR: Stay safe on the ice COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is reminding Ohioans to use extreme caution during winter while venturing onto frozen waterways and to be prepared to handle an emergency should someone fall through the ice. As some of the lowest temperatures of the winter arrive, some people may be tempted to venture out onto the ice and should be aware of basic safety tips, including being prepared for an emergency. ODNR offers these ice safety tips; additional tips can be found online at www.ohiodnr. com.
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others • Pocket watches: Chopard, elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Illinois, Hamilton, all others • War items: Civil War, WWI, WWII, all others • Vintage guitars: Martin, Gibson, Fender, National, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, all others • Antique toys: trains, tin windups, mechanical banks, robots, pressed steel trucks, and more The items can be sold at the event or appraised free of charge. There is no entry fee. The event runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the K. of C., 109 Perry St. For information, call the refinery at 217-726-7590.
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Catawba Dental Lee Janik waits for a bite last week on the ice off East Harbor State Park. Janik, of Marblehead, said he’s been ice fishing for 35 to 40 years. Photo by Angie AdAir • Keep an extra set of clothes in your car in case you need dry clothing. • Avoid alcoholic beverages. In addition to reducing reaction times, alcohol lowers your internal temperature and increases your chance of suffering hypothermia. • Never drive a vehicle, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle onto ice. Leave this to professional guides. This is extremely dangerous and most insurance policies will not cover the vehicles of ice fishermen that have dropped through the ice.
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Schools Marblehead Lions Students of the Month The Lions Club of the Marblehead Peninsula has chosen Caitlynn Biro as December’s Student of the Month. Caitlynn is a Danbury High School senior and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Biro. Caitlynn is president of the Laker Band, vice president of the World Language Club and secretary of the National Honor Society, Key Club and Student Council. She is a three-year member of the Academic Challenge Team. Caitlynn has earned varsity letters in volleyball, track and softball. This fall she had a leading roll in the school play. She has earned her academic and activity letters. Off campus Caitlynn attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership conference and played trumpet with The Ohio State Marching Band and an all brass band at the Sandusky State Theater. She tutors other students in her spare time. After graduation Caitlynn plans to attend Denison University to seek a degree in international relations. In her spare time, she enjoys being with friends and family and helping her mother create activities for pre-schoolers. She also enjoys painting and drawing. She volunteers at the Marblehead Lighthouse. Her favorite memory of high school was her international studies course last year. “Studying various forms of governments, economic systems, cultures and geography influenced my choice of a college major,” she said. According to Caitlynn, her mother, Lisa, has influenced her the most, because “she is always there to offer advice and support and has shown through her actions that giving is better than receiving.” The Danbury staff states that Caitlynn “is a responsible and a pleasant person to be around. She is dependable and a good roll model. She is a well-rounded student who participates in a variety of extra-curricular activities while maintaining a high honors grade point average.”
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The Lions Club of the Marblehead Peninsula has chosen Nathan Hartman as December’s Student of the Month. Nathan is a Danbury High School senior and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hartman. Nathan is president of the Danbury World Language Club, vice president the National Honor Society, treasurer of the senior class and Key Club, and a member the of the Art Club. He is the captain of the Academic Challenge Team. Nathan is a four-year member of the Laker football team, serving as co-captain this year. He has earned his varsity letter in both basketball and baseball. He has also earned his activity and academic letters. After graduation Nathan plans to attend Miami University to pursue a degree in engineering. Last summer Nathan attended Buckeye Boys State. He is active in the local Boy Scouts and is an Eagle Scout. In his spare time Nathan enjoys playing sports and water skiing. In junior high, he traveled to Australia. Nathan said Curt Laubner, his Scoutmaster, has influenced his life the most: “because he has shown selflessness and dedication.” Nathan is most proud of accomplishing the goals he has set for himself in academics, sports and Scouts. The Danbury staff considers Nathan to be a “responsible young man who dedicated to his work and community.” He is a role-model for younger students; a living example, who has a good work ethic, fantastic grades and exemplary behavior.”
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Grant Arnold, Owen Fodor, Galvin Bolyard, Danielle Krupp and her daughter Paige enjoy a lesson on the five senses. Port Clinton preschoolers, ages 3-5, recently popped into Great Lakes Popcorn Co. to learn about senses and use them to smell and taste the different flavors. Each child went home with a bag of Christmas blend popcorn.
Students battle to raise funds
Bataan Memorial Elementary and Jefferson Elementary students recently held a coin war to see which one could raise the most to donate to a selected charity. The Elementary Parents Club pledged to match the donation at both schools. The real winners were two local organizations that will benefit from the children’s generosity which totaled $1,628.62. Bataan Memorial Elementary School was the winner of the coin war raising $459.35 for Mary’s Coats that provides coats for young children. Parents Club matched the donation and students presented Mike Ferdinandsen with a check for $918.70 to provide coats for children in need. Jefferson Elementary School raised $354.96 in its coin drive and with the this distinction. Only one of them is in your community. Dedicated exclusively to the help of the Elementary practice of Vascular Surgery, the Parents Club, the students Vascular Surgeons at Firelands donated $709.92 to the Othave over 45 years of combined tawa County Family Fund. Firelands Has Received a 5-Star Rating in Diapers were also collected experience in vascular surgery, Carotid Surgery for 6 Consecutive Years! for families in need. offering a full breadth of minimally invasive and surgical Highest ranking by HealthGrades 2005 – 2010 treatments for:
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Kathleen Below, of 11078 Bayshore Road, Marblehead, completed her degree requirements at Ashland University. She received a master of education degree with a major in curriculum and instruction: literacy.
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sion. The finished books are to be delivered to the Morgan Realty in Port Clinton or the Jodie McCallum Gallery in Marblehead no later than July 31. There will be a reception for your young authors and illustrators that will coincide with the “Appetite for the Arts,” that will be held at the Jet Express warehouse, in Port Clinton on Aug. 13. Jodie McCallum is a children’s book illustrator and member of the Picture Book Artists Association, a select group of 180 internationally recognized illustrators. All classes and supplies are free for this program and are being supplied by the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council. For information or to register your child, call 419-7320941 or e-mail: carol@morganrealtygroup.com
Catawba Garden Club wraps up 2009 Members of the Catawba Garden Club had their Christmas Party at the community room at the Vineyard on Catawba. The high school group Touch of Class, under the direction of Greg Fox, sang for the group before they enjoyed the planned potluck luncheon. The individual tables had unique orange snowmen made, of course, from oranges. They had arms of twigs and and stunning festive hat of red and white mints — a hit with Eva Rall (front row), Sally Orwald, Joyce Murphy, Rona Rothschild (second row), Janey Melle, President Brandi Taylor, Joan Ahlers, Kate Bauer, Dieveryone. Members brought canned ana Marti, Elaine Winton, Margaret Mann (back row), Nancy Lehner, Lorie good and toys to share with Segaard, Linda Teen, Pat Wales, Sandi Pienta, Carol Kubit, Edie Greber and the less fortunate. A gift ex- Rose Markel. the Wildwood Metro Park, Stranahan Manor House and change was held. President Garden. The tour guide explained how the gardens were Brandi Taylor presided over a short business meeting. The January meeting will be a noon potluck at the home developed and explained the architecture of the house as well as the lives of the family and the uses of the home by of Kate Bauer with her delicious beef brisket. Early in November, six members enjoyed and partici- the Stranahans. Lunch was enjoyed at Biaggi’s Italian Respated in the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Region 6, taurant at Levis Commons, Perrysburg. In September, at Rosemarie Shinde’s house, a tea party District meeting and flower show in Attica. The regularly scheduled November meeting of the group was at the Ca- was held. Members responded to roll call with their favortawba Community Hall and everyone did their “own craft ite fall flower. Carol Kubit passed out the new attractive thing.” I’m sure many birds had a feast with the pine cones program books she had made. Janey Melle will assume the spread with peanut butter and bird seed. Others decorated office of Secretary. Sally Fornwald was accepted as a new wine bottles with lights inside and a cluster of grapes from member. A thought from the program book: “Did you ever think glass marbles. In October, two carloads of members went to Toledo to how a bit of land shows the character of the owner?”
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By John Schaffner To say that the Port Clinton Redskin boys’ basketball team had a good weekend would be somewhat of an understatement. They met the top two contenders in the Sandusky Bay Conference and came away with two victories by margins of 17 and 21 points. Friday night, Huron came to town. The Tigers were picked to finish second in the SBC by the coaches and media prior to the season. The Redskins, led by post players Ryan Hicks and Josh Francis, stormed out to an early lead and never really looked back on the way to a 66-49 win. Hicks led the Redskins with 22 points, while Francis hit 19 as the PC guards continually pounded the ball inside to their two big men. “I thought both Josh and Ryan played particularly well on Friday,” said PC Coach Troy Diels on Monday. “Ryan showed that he can do damage on the inside and on the outside. Josh
was so incredibly active and hard to guard on the block.” On Saturday night, it was Allen Tigner’s turn to shine in the 70-49 showdown against Clyde. Tigner started the game hitting a three-point shot, then intercepted a pass and went the distance for a high-flying dunk that brought the crowd to its feet. “Allen played his best game of the year,” said Diels. “He was in control of the tempo for the entire game and played a terrific all around game on Saturday night.” Tigner finished with 20 points and was joined by all the other starters in double figures in scoring. This year’s team is bringing back memories of the “Red Hot ’Skins” of the early 1980s, a team that featured an extraordinary balanced offensive attack. “Our eight varsity kids love to play the game of basketball,” said Diels. “This group has a tremendous amount of trust for each other when
they are on the floor. I think their unselfishness on the floor is the result of that trust and the fact that they just enjoy what they do.” Diels’ team goes from the frying pan into the fire this Saturday night as the leaders of two local conferences clash at Norwalk High School. The Truckers are 6-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Northern Ohio League. They will provide a unique challenge for Port Clinton as they too feature their post men, 6’7” Jared Cashen and his brother 6’4” Jacob. They also feature a quick and talented point guard in Tyler Wells. “It will be a great test for us on the road against a quality NOL team,” said Diels. The Redskins enter the weekend at 9-0 overall and 7-0 in the SBC. “Our approach this year is to play with consistency and focus,” said Diels. “This group has done a great job following through on these two things.”
Oak Harbor slips past SMCC By J. Patrick eaken Steve Young scored 16 points and D.J. Everett scored 14 as Oak Harbor squeaked out a close 56-54 victory over Sandusky St. Mary’s Central Catholic Jan. 8. The Rockets came from behind and outscored SMCC 18-13 in the final quarter to earn the victory. Oak Harbor needed only six fourth-quarter field goals, as the Rockets had 12 chances at the charity stripe in the final 8 minutes, connecting on six — enough to put the game away. SMCC took a 15-12 first quarter lead, and was holding on at 23-21 at intermission. SMCC still held on by a 39-36 score entering the final quarter, when Oak Harbor took the lead for good and the game. Overall, the Rockets were seven of 14 from the free throw line, and outside the three-point arc struck gold five times. Steve Young had two treys and Brandon Wasserman, Zack Priesman, Kevin Young each added one. Kevin Young made four of six free throws, including three of four in the final quarter. Priesman and point guard Andrew Karsten each added
five points, Josh Warnke scored four points, Wasserman had three points and Jake Scott scored one the Rockets’ cause. In junior varsity action, Oak Harbor defeated SMCC 50-31. The SMCC varsity is now 2-8 overall, 1-6 in the SBC. The Perkins Pirates raced to a 17-5 first quarter lead, and then held off any Oak Harbor rallies as the Rocket boys lost a 70-54 Sandusky Bay Conference match to their visitors Jan. 9. Oak Harbor played virtually even with Perkins in the other three stanzas. Perkins increased the lead slightly at halftime to 31-16, and increased slightly again after three to 54-37, and Oak Harbor outscored Perkins 17-16 in the final quarter. Oak Harbor had 30 chances at the free throw line, making 20, while Perkins only had nine shots from the charity stripe. For Oak Harbor, D.J. Everett and Jake Scott each scored 12 points and Steve Young added 11 points. Scott had two three-point goals and was six for six from the free throw line while Steve Young had one trey and was
four of six from the charity stripe. Also scoring for the Rockets was guard Andrew Karsten with six points, including one trey; Philip Boyont had three points; Zack Priesman, Josh Warnke and Kevin Young each scored two points; and Brandon Wasserman added a free throw in two attempts. Perkins improved to 3-6 overall, 2-4 in the SBC. Tonight the Rockets (3-7 overall, 2-5 SBC) host Margaretta in an SBC encounter. Saturday, Jan. 16, the Rockets host non-league Tiffin Columbian. Margaretta is now 4-4 overall, 3-4 in the SBC. Wins have been over Western Reserve 65-56, SMCC 64-46, Perkins 60-50, and SMCC again, only this time on the Polar Bears’ court, 56-51. Margaretta losses have been to Clyde 59-55, Port Clinton 66-36, Edison 53-46, and Huron 41-39. The Columbian Tornadoes are 4-4 overall, 3-2 in the Northern Ohio League. Columbian has defeated Clyde 64-60, Fostoria 70-59, Upper Sandusky 85-67, and Willard 62-51. The Tornadoes have lost to Port Clinton 70-60, Mansfield Madison 66-64, Shelby 67-65, and Norwalk, 61-49.
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• JV/V girls basketball vs. Eastwood will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 • Swimming vs. Bowling Green will be 5 p.m. Jan. 21 • Freshmen boys’ basketball at St. Mary Central Catholic will be 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16 • Freshmen girls’ basketball at Otsego will be 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13 The make-up date for the junior high basketball games with St. Mary’s will be announced soon.
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Make-up dates • Freshman boys basketball at Perkins — Jan. 16 • Girls basketball at Clyde — Feb. 4 • Freshman boys basketball against Clyde at home — Feb. 4 • Boys basketball at home against Perkins — Feb. 6
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By J. Patrick EakEn Olympic hopeful J.D. Bergman — a two-time state champion at Oak Harbor and three-time All-American and NCAA Division I runner-up for Ohio State’s wrestling team — has joined the Ohio Regional Training Center in supporting seven Olympic hopefuls, including himself. Bergman, who joined the center in September 2008, is a multiple-age group national champion as well as a 2006 University World Team Member. “J.D. will compete in a wide open 96kg weight class, and we are very excited about J.D.’s potential to win numerous world medals during this
quadrennium,” according to a training center press release. The seven Olympic hopefuls will represent different weight categories at the 2012 Olympic trials. On Feb. 2, the center will hold a fundraiser at Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons. The featured speaker will be two-time Heisman Award winner and former OSU football player Archie Griffin, but Bergman will speak as well. Other speakers are Russ Hellickson, Mark Ellis, Olympic hopeful and 2008 Olympic alternate Shawn Bunch (60kg), Lance Palmer, Mitch Clark, Jesse Leng and Oak Harbor wrestling
coach George Bergman. Olympic hopefuls also include J Jaggers (66 kg), Tervel Diagnev, Steve Luke (7484kg) and James Yonushonis (84 kg). Local news broadcaster Jerry Anderson will be master of ceremonies at the fundraising dinner. Cost is $100 per person, which includes dining, draft beer, wine and an event gift. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:15 and the program follows. Registration is required by Jan. 26. Visit www.ohiortc.com, or call Tommy Rowlands at 614-571-3500 or e-mail rowlands@ohiortc.com (JavaScript must be enabled).
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growing and maturing. We are playing much more under control. Perkins is a very well-coached team and play well as a team.” Oak Harbor was led by captain Sara Lipstraw’s 11 points, including one trey in the third quarter. Kayla Diefenthaler and Erica Mauder each scored seven points, Abby Zurvalec added six, Allison Dunn scored two points and Rachel Hegemeier added one. Mauder also had a trey for the Rockets. In junior varsity action, Perkins routed Oak Harbor 44-16.
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Seven were named champions of the 2010 Knights of Columbus Youth Basketball Free Throw Championship and earned the right to compete at the district level. Oak Harbor Council No. 1944 sponsored the local competition Jan. 10. Miranda Wammes was the 10-year-old girls’ champion and Ryan Christie was the winner of the boys’ division after a tie-breaker with Cody Berndt and Alex Gezo. In the 11-year-old bracket, Allison Kuhn won for girls and Lucas Greggila won for boys; 12-year-old winners were Ebony Kleinhans and Jacob Wistinghausen; 13-yearold boys’ was won by Tyler Sievert. Each contestant was allowed 15 shots. Ties were settled by successive rounds of five free throws per contestant until a winner emerged. The district contest is 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Sandusky St. Mary’s.
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Business Small business seminar Feb. 18 “How to Make Your Small Business More Successful” will be presented by Bill Auxter, director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra. The seminar, sponsored by the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, will be noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 18 in the multi-purpose room at Riverview Healthcare Campus, 8180 W. Ohio 163, Oak Harbor. Topics include: • Small business tips for surviving and thriving in an economic downtown • SBCD services to existing businesses • Using industry standard income data to measure your business performance Lunch will be provided, and registration is required. RSVP by Feb. 10 to Valerie Winterfield at 419-898-0479. The seminar is free to chamber members; $5 for non-members.
The annual General Assembly of members of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments is 1:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg. The annual meeting will feature workshops and speakers focusing on what people in the region can do to attract, create and sustain businesses using our own resources. The theme of the General Assembly is “Building our own Bootstraps: How to Grow the Regional Economy.” A majority of employed people in the United States work for or run small businesses. One workshop at the General Assembly will review resources from regional economic development agencies that are available for small businesses. A second workshop will look at what elected officials can do to support business — from zoning, to tax structure, to marketing. The keynote address will be a joint presentation from D. Gregory Main, president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation; and Steve Weathers, president and CEO of the Regional Growth Partnership. Ohio and Michigan share the same economic challenges and the same commitment to rebuilding a new economy. In their presentation, the speakers will talk about putting local resources to work to create and sustain business. The General Assembly is also the TMACOG business meeting. Leadership will be selected and members will meet in caucus sessions to identify common concerns. The meeting is open to the public. Cost for members is $50, non-members $100. Registration is available at www.tmacog.org. For information, contact Greg Gettum at 419-241-9155, ext. 132, or Gettum@tmacog.org.
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Port Clinton’s varsity boys finished second in the Sandusky Bay Area bowling Conference Tournament at Cedar Lanes in Sandusky Saturday by a heartbreaking two pins to the Eastwood Boys. Leading after two games, The Redskins slipped the third game, and after two Baker games found themselves behind Eastwood by 82 pins. However, they never quit and rolled 644 the last three Baker games to lose by only two pins, 3,848-3,850. Jonny Newton led the ’Skins with games of 189-254-212. He was second among boys, won a $165 scholarship and was on the All-Tournament Team. Sean Black rolled games of 185-234-211 and also made the All Tournament Team. Zach Knecht added 175-224-173. The Lady Redskins finished fourth behind defending state champion Eastwood, Sandusky and Clyde with a 3,082 total. Ally Williams led the Lady ’Skins with 191-135163. Morgan Meisler rolled 191-147-135. The JV boys won the JV tournament with a score of 3,173. Jon Koch led the with 191172-196 for a 559 series. Jordan Wiewandt added a 190, and Jeremy Newton a 189. The boys received medals and a plaque for their championship.
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New year, new sports resolutions How about some New Year’s resolutions to help sport parents and youth coaches make this coming year a success? Now is a good time for reflection on how we can work together to make youth sports better. We tend to get carried away in the heat of competition, and the desire to win can become the only important thing happening. We all need to adopt the truth that playing sports is about more than winning. I’ll not go into a list of reasons how kids’ lives can be enhanced by athletics. I am asking that adults step back and examine the whole picture about their role in youth sports. Start by looking at the kids’ dreams. Discern what dreams are possible and how they can come true. Find the positive life lessons that can be learned by playing sports. Dreams can be as simple as wanting to wear a team uniform or as complex as hoping to become a pro. Lessons can include learning respect and handling adversity. Everyone who is a part of athletics has a role to play in making those dreams and lessons happen. Try to appreciate that success comes in many forms, and get a firm grasp on reality. Not every child will thrive in a sport, especially if there is too much pressure to excel. Dreams are secondary to the emotional and physical well-being of children! Sports can be one of the best experiences of childhood if it is positive. One lesson to be learned from sports is that we have to make changes to improve. We adults have a challenge facing us to reclaim sports for kids as a game they play. Wanting to win is truly important. It fuels the desire to improve. Competition is not a bad thing, but subjecting “losers” to punishment, disgust or ridicule is. Can we define “winners” by criteria in addition to the scoreboard? Consider making the following Resolutions to improve sports for kids.
PARENTS
Refuse to let sports be a full time job for your child. The current trend seems to be that you
should start your child in a sport early (3 years old), get them on as many traveling teams as possible, make them practice often and hard and pressure them to excel. These ideas can actually do more harm than good. Realize that this is not the mini NBA, NFL, MLB or MLS. A child who competes too much risks emotional burnout and physical overuse injuries. More is not necessarily better. Check the family “fun meter.” Is the athlete happy? Does he/she look forward to practices, lessons and games? Are they afraid to make a mistake? Do they celebrate winning as a team? Can they recover from a loss? Are they eager to keep playing? Do they have breaks from the sport? Do they have other interests? Is the rest of the family having a good time being involved with the sport? Resolve to remove the stress and increase the fun.
COACHES
Become a double-goal coach. The Positive Coaching Alliance defines this kind of coach as one who wants to win and also teach positive life lessons. Coaches are such an important person in a child’s life. You are teaching with every comment and expectation. Like it or not, you are also a role model. How you conduct yourself with officials will teach about respecting rules and authority. How you react to mistakes will affect whether your athletes play with fear or confidence. How you treat your athletes will be your legacy. There are winning coaches in the headlines
right now who have been fired because of alleged improper physical or verbal abuse of players. The drill sergeant method of coaching is no longer acceptable, as it once was. You can be demanding and a disciplinarian without being abusive. If you focus on the players, it works wonders with the kids ... and their parents. Keep it positive. Focus on fun. Resolve to be a winning coach in all senses of the word. Karen Coffin, retired coach, is a member of the PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame. She is a writer and a facilitator for Ohio Coaching Education classes. Contact her at coachcoffin @cros.net.
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Smart investment moves for 2010 As an investor, you might wonder what the new year has in store for you. While economic and market forces are, as always, somewhat unpredictable, the overall outlook is generally favorable — and by making the right moves, you can further improve your chances of making 2010 a good year for your portfolio. And one of the best moves you can make is to stay invested. If you had jumped out of the market during the long downturn from late 2007 through March 2009, you would have missed quite a rally. In fact, the Dow Jones Industrial Average staged a considerable comeback from its March lows, climbing 18.8 percent in 2009. The S & P 500 rose 23.5 percent off of its low. Still, it’s unlikely that we’ll experience returns in this neighborhood for 2010. Although we may see reasonably strong growth in corporate earnings — a key driver of stock prices — stocks are no longer as undervalued as they were when the rally began. However, although we still face some significant issues, such as high unemployment and tight credit, most experts predict that the economic recovery will continue in 2010, though not at a sizzling pace. And a growing economy is usually good news for investors. Of course, despite the potentially favorable
investment environment, there’s always the possibility of bumps in the road. To protect yourself, consider taking these steps: • Stick with “buy and hold.” Despite some claims that “buy-and-hold” is no longer a viable investment strategy given today’s volatile markets, it worked pretty well for those investors who were patient enough to ride out the bear market. Continue looking for quality investments and holding them until they no longer meet your needs or until the fundamentals of the investments themselves change. • Own some short-term investments. During the long bear market, short-term investments, particularly cash, held up better than most other assets. Yet many investors had too little cash in their portfolios. Don’t make that mistake. Keep an appropriate amount of cash for your age, income level, risk tolerance and long-term goals. • Consider adding fixed-income investments. By owning some fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds, you can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. And if you hold your bonds until maturity, which is often a wise move, you can rely on them for a source of steady income. As always, make sure you understand the risks before investing.
• Watch for changes in investment taxes. In the coming year, the tax rate may increase for long-term capital gains and stock dividends. If that happens, you may need to review your investment mix. However, even if the long-term capital gains rate rises, you’ll still likely be better off holding quality investments for many years, thereby giving them the time to potentially overcome short-term price volatility. And even if taxes rise on dividends, dividend-paying stocks, with their ability to provide both income and growth potential, can be a valuable part of your portfolio. (Keep in mind, though, that companies may reduce or eliminate dividends at any time.) No one can say for sure what 2010 will bring to the investment world. But by preparing your investment strategy for a range of possibilities, and by making changes as needed, you can make this a year of progress toward your important financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Fantastic Views of Lake Erie & Islands! 2nd Floor 2 BR/2 BA condo features enclosed balconies, gas fireplace, attached 1 car garage for boat toys and more w/ common pool, and one of the cleanest beaches. Adjacent to marina! $219,000
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This Immaculate townhouse in beautifully gated community features 3000+ sq. ft. w/ 3-5 Bedrooms, plenty of room for the extended family/two families or friends w/ view of Sandusky Bay & Lake Erie ready for your choose of finish decor. Enjoy views from several all season rooms w/ ground level access from both floors leading to a beautifully landscaped patio overlooking the lovely landscaped grounds of Pointe Falls w/ 1 car garage and dock $499,000
LAKEVIEWS!
In a community of its own! End unit 3 BR/2 BA condo featuring waterfront deck, skylight, open floor plan, first floor master bedroom, and dock directly on Lake Erie w. common beach, and pool area. $179,900
4711 D Abbey Rd. Catawba— Fairway Villa’s at CIC! Buy now to be settled before the fun season! 2 bed, 2 bath, open floor plan overlooks putting green. Spacious sunroom, fireplace, and convenient to clubhouse and pool. Enjoy views of CIC golf course from patio. Seller will consider rent or rent-to-own. Howardhanna. com/900135 $224,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579
3847 Cliff Rd. Catawba—A beautiful open great room with views of Lake Erie from inside as well as outside. Sunset Park is across the street. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a large two car garage. The Owners Suite is private on the first floor and has two closets. This home is in the gated community of Catawba Cliffs. Howardhanna. com/802847 $699,000 MARK HARTLINE 419-341-9999
2024 Bristol Dr Marblehead— Danbury Cove home features 4 bed 3 bath, open kitchen/great room with gas fireplace, full basement, 2 car garage and additional attached 14x38 boat garage. Includes 35 ft deeded dock. Money back guarantee. 2024southbristoldr.howardhanna.com $275,000 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144
657 Toledo St. Port Clinton— Beautifully appointed home with 4 bedrooms, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, patio overlooking canal, and 80 ft of dockage! 657southtoledost. howardhanna.com $210,000 SUE PIACENTINO 419-341-4945
1229 Riverside Dr. Huron—Relax & enjoy easy living on the river in Huron! From the front is a cute well groomed ranch. Mostly finished lower level has sliding doors that walk out to patio with hot tub & 90' of boat dockage for all your water toys! Howardhanna.com/903056 $319,000 LISA HORMAN 419-271-8110
123 Oak St. Port Clinton—Come play or stay in this year round 3 bed home only ½ block from lake/beach. Entertain on the enclosed porch or backyard patio. Hardwood floor throughout lower level, full basement, garage. Home warranty included. Howardhanna.com/904205 $89,900 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188
LAKEFRONT!
Open Floor Plan 3BR/4.5BA condo with views of the oldest working Lighthouse, sandy beach & panoramic views of Lake Erie. W/deeded boat & Jet Ski slip, appliances, 10’ ceilings, custom cabinets, fireplace, and oversized 1 car attached garage. $535,000
VIEWS & DOCKAGE!
Historic Johnson’s Island Living! Spectacular custom built home on quarry with astonishing views, large dock, and loads of windows throughout this 2 story home featuring vaulted ceilings, accent lighting throughout, fireplace, formal dining, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and heated kitchen floors. Hot Tub, patio, and large deck for entertaining overlooking private harbor w/ 4 car garage to store the cars and boat. Don’t let these views pass you by. $950,000
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VACANT LAND 210 Crest Dr. Catawba—You are invited to build your dream home on the edge of an enchanted stream in a gated community. Enjoy quiet and nature within moments of Lake Erie, dockage, ferries and golf. Howardhanna.com/906277 $32,400 GLENNA BENDER 419341-157931 Egret Place Catawba—Build your dream home in this development overlooking 60 acres of protected wetlands. Private dockage. Panoramic views of water and nature. Howarhanna.com/904544 $95,500 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144 4399 E. Forest Glen Johnson’s Island—Exclusive 1/3-acre waterfront lot with dock (two 45 ft slips) in protected Quarry basin. Lake and Sandusky Bay are accessed right here. Minutes to school, downtown, lighthouse and ferry service to Islands. Build your home here! Howardhanna.com/901316 $165,000 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188 1923-1925 E Harbor Rd. Port Clinton—Undeveloped Lake Erie acreage with over 370 ft of lakefront/beachfront shoreline. Boasting approximately 4.85 +/- acres. Located conveniently near Rt. 2 in the heart of vacationland. Investment opportunity! Howardhanna.com/900772 SUE PIACENTINO 419-341-4945
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