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“The Littlest Reindeer” Saves Christmas
Last week, the entire fourth-grade class from Woodlands Elementary traveled to Shawnee Elementary to perform the musical “The Littlest Reindeer” for the pre-K through second-grade classes. Makenzie Bott stars as the Littlest Reindeer while Mackenzie Mullins played Mrs. Claus. Santa was performed by Nathan Polack. Borrowing the theme from Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, this story was about a tiny deer who saves Santa when he gets stuck in a chimney, thus saving Christmas for all.
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Huron High Judge Bill Steuk Sworn In School Student of the Month The staff at Huron High School would like to recognize Annie Hahn for being voted Senior Student of the Month for the month of December. Annie is always willing to go out of her way to help other students as well as teachers. She is sensitive and respectful to those around her. She has a passion for helping people and that will certainly show as she continues her studies after she graduates. Annie is a mature student who teachers especially enjoy to see on their roster.
On December 22, 2009, Bill Steuk was sworn in as Judge of the Huron Municipal Court for a full six-year term beginning January 1, 2010. Erie County Common Pleas Court Judge Roger Binette administered the oath of office. Judge Steuk, a 1989 graduate of Sandusky High School, thanks his family and friends for their support. “I would like to thank my Clerk of Court, Julie Ortega, and Deputy Clerks, Karen Grendow and Diana Krawetzki, for their continued professionalism and service to this community. I am
very honored to continue to serve the citizens of the City of Huron and Huron Township as judge of their municipal court.” The Huron Municipal Court judgeship is a parttime position, so Steuk will continue to practice law part-time with the law firm of Flynn, Py & Kruse, LPA in Sandusky. Judge Steuk received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1993 and his law degree from Ohio Northern University in 1996. He resides in Huron with his wife, Jessica, and their four children.
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Moriarty Moberg Nathan Reineck, son of John and Camille Reineck, attends Huron High School. Major accomplishments: 3.7 cumulative GPA, member of National Honor Society, Varsity Golf, Over 50 hours of community service, PSEOP student at BGSU Firelands, University of Findlay classes. Nathan plans on attending the University of Findlay or OSU and would like to pursue a career in chemical engineering.
Reineck of St. Peter’s Youth Team, Member of the State Championship Volleyball team, First Team All SBC, Second Team All SBC. Melissa plans on pursuing degrees in secondary education and history while continuing her volleyball career at the college level.
James Moriarty, son of Jim and Terri Moriarty, attends Huron High School. Major accomplishments: Vice President of National Honor Society, HonMelissa Moberg, daughter of Doug and Kathy Moberg, attends Huron or Roll most of High School, PSEOP program at BGSU Firelands, Three High School. Varsity Letters in track, two in Cross Country, University of Findlay classes. Major accomplishments: Class President, member of National Honor James plans on attending either the University of Cincinnati or the Ohio Society, member of Student Council, Will finish High School with 9 Var- State University and majoring in biomedical engineering. sity Letters (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball), Attended HOBY and Buckeye See More Rotary Students, 5A Girls State, Enrolled in PESOP and University of Findlay Classes, Member
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Around Town Letter to the Editor A Politician’s Christmas Last week I took the opportunity to attend a Christmas party at New Life Church, a church where God is very active. During this joyous time unbeknown to me, I was asked to say a few words since I am a local elected Township Trustee and I had previously ran for State Representative. Being caught off guard, I spoke on what has been on my mind. The thoughts that have been on my mind were
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on how our country has accumulated 9 trillion dollars of debt in the last 230 years and then in just the last 9 months, under full Democrat control our government has taken our debt load to 12 trillion dollars. With the current proposals of Universal Health Care, Cap & Trade, along with government bale outs we are looking at doubling our countries debt within a few years. This will do nothing less then destroy our country, and we as individuals of this country need to responsive to our elected officials before it is too late. My sincere apology to the great folks at NLC for not keeping with the Christmas theme. It saddens me that at this time of year when we celebrate our Savior’s birth, Emmanuel (God with us), the one who came to earth to give us eternal life, that my mind is stuck on where this country is headed. I am very concerned with the resent legislations and what it will cost us, our future generations and how it will effect the longevity of this country? It also saddens me that I cannot trust the Democrats that are fully in control of our future at this time. They cannot continue to place the blame on our past president Bush. Even when President Bush was in office the Democrats were control of the money (House of Representatives) for his last two years. He has been out of office this last year during the time of this great increase in debt has accumulated. History seems to be repeating itself. Even during the time of Christ’s birth, when Herod ruled, the people worried what the government would do or require of them next. Just like we do now. Even our own Democrat State Representative, US Representative, and US Senators believe they ought to tax businesses to help solve our own personal problems. Every time a new tax is added to the businesses where we work they are force to make difficult decisions: pay the tax and pass it down to their customers – us, close the doors, or take their business over seas where they are more business friendly. Then where will we work? It is never right to steal from a person and give to another whom it does not rightfully belong. Next time when we are ready to vote, send our elected Representatives and Senators an early Christmas present, by voting those out of office who are against the “Republic for which we stand”.
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A girl scout troop that has been together since Kindergarten is closing in on a trip they have been planning for almost four years. Girl Scout Troop #868 is hosting a New Year’s Eve fund-raiser to help them achieve their goal of a trip to the Grand Canyon. The girls decided in the fourth-grade that they wanted to go to the
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Let’s do our part locally to help those in need by supporting organizations like Salvation Army, Victory Kitchen, local food drives, Firelands Habitat for Humanity, Churches, etc. We should not rely on the Federal government to take care of our personal hardships. We cannot afford that. The more people are taxed the less they give to non-profit organizations where a larger percent of our donations go to curing the heartaches. I have many friends that are registered as Democrats and I would like to encourage them to get involved and help stop these unethical legislations that are taking our country down a deadly path. The following is a portion of a speech that Walter Williams, professor of Economics gave at Hillsdale College and then transposed into their Imprimis newsletter, September, 2009. Our government has no resources of it’s own, congressmen and senators do not reach in their own pocket to pay for the government programs, they reach in yours and mine for the money. The only way our government can give a dollar out through government programs is by taking it first from another person. If a private person would do the previous (stealing) no matter how sincere the jester, it would be considered robbery and that person would go to jail. Here’s the question: Is it there a moral basis for forcibly taking the rightful property of one person and giving it to another to whom it does not belong? No! If stealing from one person and giving it to another is the way to solve our social problems then why did the Soviet Union fall, why were their people so miserable, and why were they starving to death? The Bible does encourages us to give freely to the local churches so they can take care of the true needs of the people, it is not the job of the Federal government, nor should it be. I believe if more of us (U.S. citizens) would get involved we would all be able to have a Merrier Christmas. Let us try our best to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. Respectfully, Ed Enderle
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canyon, and plan to take the trip at the end of their eighthgrade year, said Missy Faulkner. So on Dec. 31, they will be watching children ages 3 to 12 at the United Methodist Church, 338 Williams St., Huron, so their parents can celebrate the incoming new year. The girl scouts will watch any children of this age who are dropped off at the church from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. An emergency form will need to be filled out for each child upon drop off. For more information, call Faulkner at 419-602-1382 or email Ruagirlscout2@aol.com
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late Jeanette (Boss) and Harold Lickfelt. A homemaker, Audrey enjoyed collecting many different things. Audrey is survived by her two sons, James Herber of Crown City, Ohio, and Steven (Patti) Herber of PerAudrey Herber rysburg, Ohio; son-in-law, Larry Wren of Sandusky; six May 16, 1922-Dec. 17, 2009 grandchildren; nine great-grand-children; and one greatgreat-grandchild. Audrey Herber, 87, of Huron passed away early Thursday She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. morning, Dec. 17, 2009, in Erie County Care Facility. Herber Jr., in 2001; daughter, Jean A. Wren in 2002; and She was born May 16, 1922, in Sandusky, daughter of the her parents.
Friends were able to call 3-5 p.m. Sunday in Groff Funeral Home, 1607 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Wally Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. Condolences may be shared with her family at grofffuneralhomes.com.
Church Chat Huron United Methodist Church, 338 Williams St., Christmas Eve Services will be offered at 7 and 9 p.m. Both will conclude with a candlelight singing of “Silent Night”. The early service will feature our “Soul Anchors” praise band, projected songs, and a children’s pageant. The later service will incorporate Chancel Choir, pipe or-
Services Directory Christ Episcopal Church 120 Ohio St., Huron 419-433-4701 Sunday—9 a.m. and Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. www.christchurchhuron.com First Presbyterian Church 225 Williams St., Huron 419-433-5018 8:30 Early Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Late Service Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Kalahari Resort, Nia Convention Center Rt. 250, Huron
419-271-3934 graceopchurch@gmail.com www.graceop.org Worship—Sunday 4:00 p.m.
gan and special music. Pastor’s Cherub Chat will be offered at both. In between, from 8 to 9 p.m., there will be refreshments available in the Fellowship Hall. The public is invited. The Sunday after Christmas, Dec. 27, there will be only one worship experience at 9 a.m., with Children’s Church. The following is a breakdown of upcoming services and other events: Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Children’s Nativity and Candlelight 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Traditional Service with Candlelight Sunday, Dec. 27 One service only at 9:00 a.m. Worship Service with Children’s Church – no Sunday School
Sunday, Jan. 3 – Epiphany, Communion and Wesley Covenant 8 a.m. Praise Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Celebration Service with Children’s Church Sunday, Jan. 10 – Baptism of the Lord 8 a.m. Praise Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Celebration Service with Children’s Church Confirmation Class (seventh- and eighth-graders) and Huron Youth Ministries (HYM) for Senior High youth will resume at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10. Parent’s meeting for registration for LOGOS (Wednesday after school program for Kindergarten through grade 12) will be on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 11:15 a.m. or Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Huron United Methodist Church. LOGOS begins on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
6:30 p.m. - Junior High Confirmation Class 6:30 p.m. - Senior High HYM Refreshments and Nursery are available all Sunday morning.
Sr. High Youth Group— 15617 Mason Rd., Vermilion Sundays 7-9:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Karl Fry, Pastor Latitude group ages 18440-967-9886 www.lutheransonline.com/ 29—Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. stmattvermlcms The Church of Jesus Christ Sunday School/ Bible Study of Latter Day Saints 9:30 4511 Galloway Rd., Huron Ladies Bible Fellowship 9:15 419-626-9860 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Bishop: Bill Reel Sacrament service—9:30 St. Peter’s Catholic Church a.m. Sundays 430 Main St., Huron 419-433-5725 Family History Center Wed. Saturday—5 p.m. 10 am-2pm, Thur. 9am-9pm, Sunday—8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sat. 9am-5pm
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Lighthouse Assembly of God Church 820 Cleveland Rd. E., Huron 419-433-8889 Lifepoint www.lighthouseagc.org 539 Cleveland Rd. W., Huron Sunday service—10:30 a.m. 419-433-4156 Sunday school—9:30 a.m. Sunday—10 a.m., and Adult Bible Study--6 p.m. nursery available. Sunday. Huron United Methodist Sunday school—10 a.m. for Youth Group—6 p.m. Church K-6th grade. Sunday 338 Williams St., Huron Food Pantry—9 a.m.-3 “Grounded” youth group 419-433-3984 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-2 for grades 6-12—Sundays, The Chapel www.huronumc.org p.m. Thursdays. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 4444 Galloway Rd., Sandusky On Sundays: Salvation Army Service 3-5 grade Boys Youth 419-627-0208 8 a.m. - Praise Service/Soul Group—Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. Unit—10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. www.chapel-sandusky.org Anchors Praise Band 3-5 grade Girls Youth Thursdays, by appointment Saturday service--5:00 p.m. 9 a.m. - Sunday School Group—Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. only. Sunday service—9:00 and -Kindergarten thru Adult 11:00 a.m. “The Biggest Loser” cam10 a.m. - Celebration Ser- paign drive focuses on weight St. Matthew Evangelical Jr. High Youth Group— vice/pipe organ and choir Sundays 5-6:30 p.m. loss, new visitors and faith- Lutheran Church Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1608 St. Rt. 113, Milan; 419-499-3683 Rev. Dr. John C. Jordan Worship and Holy Communion—Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
Zion Lutheran Church 930 Main St., Huron 419-433-4711 www.zionhuron.org Sunday–Traditional 8:00 & 10:30 am Contemporary 9:15am
Gardening with Mary Amaryllis Beautiful Idea for Holiday Season Mary Strayer, Master Gardener The large bell-shaped or lily-like flowers of the amaryllis, and its hybrids, make excellent pot plants or gifts for everyone. When growing in containers, amaryllis prefers a sandy loan soil mix. You can mix your own by combining one part leaf mold or composted manure, one part loamy soil, and one part coarse sand. Amaryllis bulbs usually grow to be 2 to 3 feet tall, and each stalk can have from 2 to 6 blossoms. Repotting can be done anytime after the plants have gone through a dormant or rest period, which is late summer or early fall. This is why we see them for sale this time of year in our USDA Zone 5 area. You can order these bulbs from catalogs, or you can purchase them in your general merchandise stores, plus you can find different or special varieties at your local greenhouses. Amaryllis come is an assortment of colors. Mostly we find red, white, pink, variety of oranges and occasionally a yellow bulb for sale. Some are even red and white striped!. However, careful scouting around will bring any number of an assortment from gardening catalogs. This year I found an amethyst-colored amaryllis, and one called ‘Pink Diamond’. Pink Diamond is a large flowered amaryllis with sprinkles of angel dust on its petals, which gives the plant its name. To plant your amaryllis in a pot, choose a pot that is 1 to 1 ½ inches larger than the bulb because amaryllis like to be a bit pot bound. Make sure you have a drain hole in the pot, and fill the pot halfway with potting soil mixed to the directions above. Amaryllis kits come with premixed soil, so there is no worry there. Spread the roots of the bulb gently with your fingers, and place it into the pot. Cover the
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bulb so that 1/3 of the bulb remains above soil line. Water well, sit in a bright sunny warm window, and watch the amazement begin. Most all bulbs will push one bloom stem, but some have sent up two bulb stems, and most stems have at least four – and some six flowers. The flowers are 4 to 5 inches across on the standard varieties, while the miniature bulbs have flowers about 3 inches across. When the last of the flowers die off, cut the stem down to within 1 inch of the bulb and sit aside to rest. If the second stem does not appear in a couple of weeks, you may sit the plant away from bright light, but keep at least at 55 degrees for a few months. The remaining leaves will whither and die, so just cut them off, and don’t worry about it because the plant needs a rest period. Remember to water the plant lightly during these months so the bulb does not shrink. When spring rolls around next year and the night-time temps are around 60 degrees, you can sit the amaryllis pot outside in a part shady area, and it should start sending up leaves again. Don’t forget to water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist. Some more vigorous plants bloom again in the summer months outside, but some wait and bloom when you bring them inside next fall. Most bulbs start to multiply, and you will have some to share after blooming this year. Whatever they do they are lovely, and well worth the wait for the blooms. For more information, email Mary at rmstrayer@msn. com. Happy Gardening.
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org. Completed applications are due at the library by Friday, Jan. 15. For more information on the Huron Public Open Play Chess for all ages at the Huron Public Library Library and its Board of Trustees, contact Anne Hinton, on Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Chess boards Library Director, at 419-433-5009. are available. Bring a friend and play. Did you know? … The Board of Trustees of the Huron Public Library is acYou can borrow foreign language books and other matecepting applications for an open Board position. Service rials from the Foreign Literature Department at the Cleveon the Board of Trustees is voluntary and without com- land Public Library through CLEVNET? Their collection pensation. includes adult and juvenile materials in more than 45 lanTrustee application forms and job descriptions can be guages. Not sure what you want? Give the library a call and obtained at the circulation desk of the Huron Public Li- they will make the request for you. brary or on the library’s Web site at www.huronlibrary.
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Local Dentist Gives Back All Year Long “No-Show” Patient Dollars Turn Into Donations for Community
A $50 fee for last-minute, no-show patients is a typical practice among physicians and dentists, even though most patients would prefer not to pay such charges. Dr. Lata Stefano, owner of Lata Stefano, DDS, Inc., Sandusky, has turned unpleasant fees into charitable giving by donating 100 percent of those cancellation fee dollars to the Erie County community since 2008. In 2009, more than $5,000 in no-show fees were donated back to the community. “My entire team is committed to giving back to our community, through donations, volunteering and events like
Dentistry from the Heart. The cancellation fee policy is in place to ensure scheduled appointments are kept, and we wanted to use that money in a positive way to help those who most need it,” Stefano said. “Our patients are usually great about making their appointments, but for those who don’t cancel in advance, they can feel a bit better knowing that their cancellation fee is actually going toward a good cause locally.” Dr. Stefano has donated her patients’ no-show fees to local charities and designated in-need individuals, including Cancer Services, serving Erie County and the Norwalk area and Toys for Tots. In addition to the more than $5,000 donated this year, Dr. Stefano is also purchasing $1,100 in holiday gifts for those people in need during the month of December. Dr. Stefano has been practicing dentistry for over a decade and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She
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Schools Student Council Holiday Events The Huron High School Student Council has been very busy this holiday season with activities to help the community. Led by President Katie Zimmer, the Student Council – along with help from the Art Club – made Christmas cards for the soldiers who are stationed overseas. They also have been volunteering their time to the Salvation Army by ringing the bell at the Huron Drug
Mart. In addition, the students also helped with a Coin war to help a fellow student in a difficult time. Some upcoming events the Student Council will be participating in include a student/ faculty volleyball game, Valentine activities, and more. The Student Council meets every other Wednesday after school to plan different events.
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Derek Enderle, son of Joe Enderle and Sharon Enderle, attends Huron High School. Major accomplishments: Soccer Varsity Letter Junior and Senior year, 50 hours of community service, 3.4 grade point average, Part of first Huron soccer team to make it to Regionals, Post secondary option-Firelands Campus, Biddy soccer. Derek’s dream is to attend the Ohio State University. At this time he is undecided on what his major will be.
Boos chairman, Biddy soccer. Corey plans on attending Columbus State Community College for a year. Then will attend Ohio State University for Atmospheric and Climate studies. He hopes to have a career as a Meteorologist or a professional storm chaser/weather guide.
Clinton Boos, son of Mary Boos, attends Huron High School. Major accomplishments: National Honor Society member, maintained a 3.5 GPA, lettered in soccer, PSOP at Firelands camCorey Barnicle, son of Doug and Angie Masterson, attends Hu- pus, Biddy soccer. Clinton plans on attending The Ohio State University and maron High School. Major accomplishments: Second Team All SBC Soccer, Two year joring in pre-med. He hopes to become a physical therapist. letterman in Varsity soccer, teacher and athletic aid, Coats for Kids
Sports Tiger Men Off to 2-0 Start in SBC The senior-laden varsity boys’ basketball team is creating a with 13 and 10 points, respectively. buzz because of their solid play. They have had two road conference games and converted both of them into victories for their new head coach. On Saturday night, the team traveled to The Den to take on the St. Mary’s Central Catholic team. While the small gym in downtown Sandusky is never an easy place to play for visiting teams, Coach James stated in a post game interview with WLEC that learning how to win games like this would be critical to their future success. The evening started with the Huron reserves losing a tight one in the final second, 37-36. Then the varsity game began with the Tigers on fire. Zach Grieves, Brian Bollenbacher, and Eric Volz all hit three pointers during a first-period long 18-10 run. Grieves opened the second quarter with two more threepoint plays. The first was a long field goal behind the arc and the second was via a made foul shot following a strong drive to the hoop. With 5:57 left in the opening half, Huron had built a 26-12 lead. SMCC did not just lie down on their home floor, however. They promptly went an 11-3 run to close the quarter down by just six points, 29-23. This was the second game in a row that the Tigers jumped out to a large early lead, only to squander it and let the opponent back in. As Coach James would state later, this is all part of the maturing process for the young men. The Panthers came out of halftime continuing to hold Huron in check. With 1:21 left in the third quarter, St. Mary’s finally took the lead 37-35. Center Steve Bowers would hit two free throws at the end of period to tie the game at 37 a piece. With both teams settling into a tough man-to-man defensive struggle, Brian Bollenbacher was able to sink a three pointer to give Huron a 42-37 lead two and half minutes into the final quarter. From that point on, every time the Panthers would threaten to tie the game, either Zach Grieves or Steve Bowers would hit a critical shot to maintain Huron’s slim margins. Huron had a dismal night from the charity stripe converting on 8 of 17 attempts. Still, with 48 seconds left, Tiger Brian Bollenbacher stepped to the line and hit the two biggest shots of the night to give Huron its final margin of victory, 52-48. SMCC had two attempts to try and pull out a victory, but Huron’s tough all-around defense shut down the Panthers to seal Point guard Brian Bollenbacher (20) uses Zach the win. Zach Grieves and Steve Bowers led all Tiger scorers Grieves as a screen to break the Panther press.
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Lady Tigers Get First Win Against Eagles It looked like it was going to be a very tough weekend for the young girls’ varsity basketball team. Friday night opened with a tough SBC match up against a well-coached Perkins Pirates team. The second game, on the following afternoon, saw Huron travel to Monroeville for a non-conference tuneup against the Eagles. On Friday, it was Parents Night, and the Tigers were once again facing an opponent that already had several games under its belt. (The State Volleyball championship had put Huron behind schedule this season.) The young Pirates, starting two freshmen, came out hard and fast, jumping out to 12-0 lead. The Perkins press gave the Tigers fits and the game eventually spiraled out of control. At the end of the first quarter, the score was already 17-4, Pirates. During the first part of the second quarter, Huron went on an 8-1 run to make it 18-12. Led by Junior Lauren Volz’s 10 point first half, she was able to get her team back within eight points, 24-16. But that was as close as the Lady Tigers would ever get. Eventually, Perkins would win the game, 50-27. Sophomore Sierra Ward would chip in eight points to go with Volz’s 10 (and four steals) for the home team. The weather turned to sleet Saturday morning during the Biddy Basketball session that starts every weekend for the Lady Tigers. The mood seemed somber and the Huron girls desperately needed a win to regain their confidence. The JV team opened the afternoon with their first win, 39-24. Brittany Mayer, a 5-foot, 7-inch freshman, led the reserve Tigers to victory with 14 points, 13 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 assists. As the varsity game started, it felt like dÊjà vu as the hometown Eagles came out strong, finishing the opening quarter up 18-7. Senior Devon Grendow opened the second period with a mid-range jumper to start the Tigers on a quarter long 12-4 run. Volz would finish the first half with 12 points, but she was just getting started. Huron trailed 22-19 as the third stanza began. With 5:49 left in the third, Melissa Moberg hit two free throws that gave the Tigers their very first lead of the season, 23-22. Then Volz would hit a short jumper for two points and Grendow would add a three. All of a sudden, the whole team came alive. Gina Munafo would make a steal followed by Volz receiving an excellent feed from point guard Caroline Estel for another bucket. By
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