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Congratulations to Seniors Adriana Deluca, Devon Grendow, Jesse Miedema, and Melissa Moberg on going four for four as SBC Champs!! This past week was a big one for the Lady TiLast Tuesday was senior night honoring four won decisively, 25-13. The final game began in ger Volleyball team. With victories over Mar- dedicated teammates: Jesse Miedema, Devon a sloppy way for Huron. With the game tied garetta and Port Clinton, Huron tied Edison Grendow, Melissa Moberg and Adriana Deluca. at 9 a piece, Coach Wood called time to refofor a share of their 11th consecutive Conference The volleyball community seems to be a very cus his team. Out of the break, Miedema fired title. The team finished 13-1 in the league with close-knit one. It is truly a popular year-round a kill, then Moberg went on to serve an ace and their only loss coming on their first match of sport that takes dedication not only from the five straight points. Erin O’Reilly had an imthe season in Milan that ended a 99-game con- students, but from the parents and other adults pressive block and a nice little dink point durference winning streak. Since then, Huron has who are part of the program. Nights like last ing that run. The Tigers eventually closed the won 18 of their last 20 matches. Their only de- Tuesday are always emotional because of ev- match out with a 25-17 win. feats came at the hands of no less than the 2008 erything that has gone into making this proStatistics of note included Miedema again state champion Padua Franciscan and a strong gram the success it is. leading the team with 15 kills. Taylor SlauterDivision I Findlay team. With the Tigers definitely on a roll, their hur- beck added nine and Devon Keonig had seven On Saturday, Huron picked up probably its dle on senior night was the Margaretta Polar of their own. Devon Grendow had 18 assists finest non-conference win of the season over Bears. Huron opened the match playing strong followed by fellow senior Melissa Moberg’s 16. fifth ranked (Division II) Columbus Bish- and dominating the visitors, 25-15. The ever reliable Taryn Graham led the team op Hartley. Most importantly, the team has The second game was even up until junior with 19 digs. Next up is the Division III state showed steady improvement culminating with Taylor Slauterbeck hit a big kill that started tournament with the opening rounds being a sweep through the Eagle Invite last weekend. the Tigers off on a 15-5 run. The home squad played at Huron High School.
Annual Rotary Eight Candidates Run for Huron Halloween Costume Party City Council Seats Huron City residents will get a chance to meet the eight candidates running for four Huron City Council seats at an upcoming “Candidates’ Night.” The forum will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at McCormick Middle School. It is sponsored by the Huron Chamber of Commerce and the Huron Public Library. The eight will vie for the seats in the Nov. 3 election. Scheduled to participate in the Candidates’ Night are candidates Sam Artino, Joel Bickley, Russell Critelli, Richard “Trey” Hardy, Brad Hartung, Marilyn Shearer, Nancy Thornhill, Phyllis Wassner and Richard Wennes. The event will be conducted according to the guidelines of the League of Women Voters.
A longstanding tradition that Huron children have participated in for many years during the Halloween season will be held Monday, Oct. 26. The annual Huron Rotary Halloween Costume Party will be held outside this year at The Huron High School Stadium. If the weather is inclement, then the party will be moved inside to the high school gym. This year’s event starts at 6:45 p.m., with children assembling from 6:30 to 6:45 near the concession stand on the home side of the track at Huron High Stadium. The Huron High School Band will entertain, and the children will parade by age groups in front of the home side stands.
Each will receive “bags to be filled with lots of special treats”. Children pre-school age thru sixth grade are invited to attend, and everyone including parents and grandparents will receive cider, donuts and cookies. Participants are asked to wear soft-soled shoes, and park in the area west of the high school gym. There is no charge for the event as it is meant to be a community service project sponsored by the Huron Rotary Club.
Festival of Lights to be Held for 11th Year Planning is under way for the 11th Annual Festival of Lights, an event that provides area organizations the opportunity to earn money for projects they undertake during the year. The month-long event is sponsored by Sawmill Creek Charities and Barnes Nursery, Inc. This year, 32 charitable organizations from three counties will have the opportunity to earn money to support their projects during the year. The festival starts shortly before Thanksgiving, when organizations construct lighting displays along the road servicing Sawmill Creek Lodge and Condominiums. From Friday, Nov. 27th through New Year’s Day, this parkway is transformed into a place to spend a cozy holiday evening safely in your car away from the winter blasts. Holiday music along with lighted and animated displays border the way to the “Candy Cane House” and special surprise guest, Santa Claus. Each night a different organization tends the house, handing out candy canes and accepting donations that support all the organizations. To boost donations, these groups encourage their supporters to visit the festival on their night.
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Additionally, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28, along with the first three Saturdays in December, Sawmill Creek is offering hayrides down the lighted roadway, with donuts and hot chocolate served. A highlight of this year’s drive will be the final appearance of the Huron Bicentennial Float Boat that will bellow holiday music and be decked out in lights and Christmas trees. The Avenue of Lights is just one aspect of the month-long event. The “Ringing Swinging Gala” is held the day after Thanksgiving, this year in Sawmill’s Wilderness Hall. It is open to the public and admission is $5 per person, entitling the ticket holder to food, entertainment and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction, bidding on a variety of items offered by local organizations. All of the money earned in the bidding goes directly to the sponsoring organization. One of the items going up for bid will be the Bicentennial Committee’s replica of Huron’s second lighthouse (seen on the Bicentennial Float). Built by Huron’s own Dick Durkin, the lighthouse stands 8 feet high and comes with
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Around Town Letter to the Editor Local Business Leaders & Community Partners: Huron City Council recently adopted legislation allowing the City to apply for grant funding through the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund (CORF) relating to the ConAgra Redevelopment Project. The City of Huron is seeking your support regarding this application. We ask for your consideration in providing a letter of support that will be included with the City’s CORF Grant application. A draft letter of support is included below; simply insert your information, sign and return (you can do so in email format by sending signed PDF version back to awhite@cityofhuron.org ) or hard copy to City Manager Andy White, City of Huron, 417 Main St., Huron OH 44839. We ask that support letters are returned by Monday, Oct. 26 in order to allow enough time to include them with application. Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely,
Christine M. Gibboney Executive Assistant~Acting Clerk of Council City of Huron 419-433-5000 ext 102 Fax 419-433-5120
Sample support letter for the City of Huron’s CORF Redevelopment Ready Round 8 Application for the ConAgra Redevelopment Project October XX, 2009 Lisa Patt-McDaniel Director, Ohio Department of Development Office of Urban Development 77 S. High St., 26th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43216 Dear Ms. Patt-McDaniel: (name of official, business or organization) supports the City of Huron’s Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund (CORF) grant application to complete remediation and demolition activities at the former ConAgra Facility to prepare the property for mixeduse residential, commercial, open space, and recreational development. This 11.4acre project area is part of the original 19.5acre property purchased by ODNR in 2006.
It is just north of ODNR’s $1.86 million project that includes a four-lane boat ramp with floating docks, access road, parking lot, and public restrooms. The City’s redevelopment plans on the CORF project area will complement and support this major state investment. The former ConAgra Facility property was originally used for grain milling and shipping. It has 13 buildings that include an imposing 35,640 square-foot brick grain warehouse, large sheds, a grain storage dome, and grain silos. We currently understand that the City of Huron will request up to $2 million from the CORF Round 8 grant program to complete soil remediation, asbestos abatement, general waste removal, and demolition that will result in the completion of a No Further Action Letter under the Ohio Voluntary Action Program. A CORF grant will allow the City to clean up and remove this industrial complex that is so prominently located and visible in this otherwise beautiful lakefront community. A new mixed-use development that includes public waterfront access is ideal for this property located on the Huron River near its mouth into Lake Erie and across the river from downtown Huron, several
marinas, boat basin, and amphitheater. This grant will allow the City to address environmental issues while improving the quality of life for City residents and visitors. This grant will also help jumpstart the City’s plans for its Huron River Waterfront Redevelopment District. Optional: State mission of your organization and the benefits of this project to your organization Thank you for supporting the City of Huron’s grant application to fund this necessary environmental remediation and demolition work that will also help maximize current infrastructure investments and allow the City to realize the full potential of this extremely unique and valuable community and state asset. Sincerely, [NAME] [TITLE] [ORGANIZATION] Please do not send this letter directly to the Director. Please forward the original signed document to: Andrew White, City Manager, City of Huron, 417 Main Street, Huron Ohio 44839, (419) 433-5000, awhite@cityofhuron.org
Huron Historical Society Creates Memories The Huron Historical Society has created two new collections of Huron history that are currently available on DVD: “Downtown Interrupted, Huron’s Urban Renewal Experience” is an informative documentary, which tells the story of Huron’s controversial urban renewal project, and the animosity it sparked between those who supported the project and those who did
not. The disc also includes a slideshow of Huron as it appeared during the urban renewal period. This DVD can be purchased at the Huron Chamber of Commerce office for a minimum donation of $15. It can be purchased and shipped to someone for an additional fee of $6.95. In celebration of Huron’s Bicentennial, the Huron Historical Society and Huron
Public Library collaborated to produce a series of five DVDs featuring 19 interviews with local residents. These DVDs offer the history of the area through the eyes of those who lived it. “My Hometown, a Series of Oral Histories”, may also be purchased at the Huron Chamber of Commerce office for a minimum donation of $30. Shipping and handling is an additional $8.95.
The society has several other items celebrating Huron’s history that would make wonderful gifts and be welcome additions to a “coffee table”. Visit the Web site www. huronhistoricalsociety.com or call society president, Kathy Muehlhauser Moore at 419-433-5087 for more information.
Fire Prevention Week coloring contest The Huron Firefighters had a poster coloring contest for, and brought the winners by firetruck to the McDonald’s in Huron to enjoy Happy Meals. The students in front of the McDonald’s are the winners from St. Peter’s in Huron. They
Smith, Lt. Paul Hasenmeier, and FF Chris Folger. Principals from the schools asked that individual students not be named. Also, on October 12, the annual pumpkin painting event was held at the Huron McDonald’s. The pumpkins were donated by DeChant farms and more than 150 are posing with, from left to right. Lt. Paul Hasenmeier, FF participants came in to paint Jerod Smith, FFChris Folger and Megan Koch. and decorate pumpkins. In The student winners posing in front of the firetruck are this photo, Maddi O’Dell from Shawnee and Woodlands in Huron, and are with, poses with her pumpkin. from left to right: Lt. Doug Nash, FF Dan Soisson, FF Jerod
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The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the recently formed Newcomers & Friends program. Newcomers & Friends is a non-profit organization that’s purpose is to welcome newcomers to the area, to organize involvement in community service projects, and to promote charitable and civic causes. The next meeting is Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m.at The Realtors Hall, 2710 Campbell St., Sandusky. Join the group for refreshments and a program on “The Family Love Letter.” Canned goods, dry goods and toiletries for Project Share will also be collected at that time.
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ODNR fall color update COLUMBUS, OH– Dynamic blazes of orange, yellow, red and rust will provide the perfect backdrop for hikers who are ready to reconnect with the natural world this weekend. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is reporting near peak and peak fall foliage in most parts of the state. Hiking isn’t the only reason to get outdoors right now. Ohio’s deer bowhunting
season is open and muzzleloader hunters will be gearing up for the special area muzzleloader hunts that began Oct. 19. Ruffed grouse and fall turkey seasons are also open and provide opportunities for sportsmen to be afield. In addition, the brilliance of fall color will add to the excitement of games of disc golf and golf, which can be played on beautiful, award-winning courses at several state parks. Anglers and boaters can also get priceless perspectives of amazing fall foliage as it reflects in the rippling water HOMETOWN NEWS along miles of shoreline and GREAT PRESS FOR A GREAT LAKE PLACE waterways. Published by Huron Press, LLC. For more about fall events, Huron Hometown News® SM TM 1992 activities and fall color P.O. Box 330 • Huron, Ohio 44839 Phone 419-433-1401 • Fax 419-734-5382 viewing opportunities, visit www.huronhometownnews.com Published every Thursday www.ohiodnr.com. Ohioans and out-of-state visitors Editor & Publisher JOHN SCHAFFNER can also find information about fall foliage by calling General Manager/Editor CONNIE ROBERTS connie@huronhometownnews.com 1-800-BUCKEYE or visiting www.discoverohio.com/ Assistant Editor ROBERTA REDFERN autumnadventures.
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Health & Wellness Fisher-Titus Medical Center rated five-stars for hip fracture repair care Fisher-Titus Medical Center received a 5-star rating for Hip Fracture Repair from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, as part of a national study of patient outcomes in the nation’s 5,000 non-federal hospitals. The study found that 5-star-rated hospitals had, on average, an 80 percent lower rate of complications than hospitals rated by HealthGrades as 1-star. “We are pleased to continue our tradition of five-star orthopedic ratings that began in 2007 when Fisher-Titus’ ratings made the Medical Center the best-rated provider for Joint Replacement in North Central Ohio including Huron, Erie and Lorain counties and the Mansfield area.,� said FTMC President Patrick J. Martin. “It is a tribute to our orthopedic team of surgeons Drs. Steven B. Shine, David A. Pocos, Michael T. Powers and Timothy R. Lynch, our outstanding surgery staff, and the excellent follow-up care our
orthopedic surgery patients receive from our nursing and rehabilitation staff.� FTMC’s orthopedic program combines the Medical Center’s rehabilitation services, including sports medicine and physical and occupational therapy, with the skills of orthopedic surgeons and other members of Fisher-Titus Medical Center’s medical staff, Martin said. “This is a great honor for our orthopedic surgeons, internists, family practitioners, anesthesiologists and all members of the FTMC Medical Staff who are involved in the care and management of these patients.�  A wide variation in quality exists among American hospitals, according to the 12th annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study. Patients were 80 percent less likely to experience a major complication in 5-star rated hospitals when compared with 1-star rated hospitals across a range of procedures studied such as knee replacement and hip replacement surgeries. Top-performing
hospitals also dramatically outperformed the dic in-hospital complications may have been national average, with patients experiencing, avoided among Medicare patients over the on average, 61 percent fewer in-hospital com- three years studied. plications among the procedures studied. More information on the HealthGrades  “As an organization, we have always been study, including the complete methodology, strongly committed to providing the best can be found at www.healthgrades.com. possible care with high quality outcomes for our patients,� said Martin. “We are honored to have earned this award recognizing our high standard of care. We can only achieve that standard because of our skilled and dedicated physicians, our experienced hospital staff, the latest medical technologies and our outstanding facilities.�  The study also found that if all hospitals performed at the level of a 5-star rated hospital, 110,687 orthope- New winery facility
Physical therapy services offered in Huron  Firelands Regional Medical Center is now offering Physical Therapy Services in Huron. Individuals who are experience physical limitations due to injury, illness or post-surgery can benefit from Physical Therapy Services. Treatment programs may include exercises, isokinetics, manual techniques, heat/cold, reconditioning
and other preventative techniques. Staffed by Kim Dunnavant, LPT and Kristin Allen, LPT, the office is located at 2012 Cleveland Road West, Huron (located in the Rye Beach Plaza) and open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 419-433-5509. Firelands Regional Medical Center is
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Firelands Offering Childbirth Class Firelands Regional Medical Center is offering two different childbirth preparation sessions for expectant mothers. Firelands will be offering a four-week Childbirth Preparation class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24. The alternative session is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and continuing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Childbirth Preparation classes are held at Firelands Regional Medical Center, South Campus, 1912 Hayes Ave., Sandusky. Â At both sessions, participants will learn breathing patterns and relax-
ation exercises to be used during labor and delivery. Induction of labor, medication and anesthesia options, Caesarian birth and recovery will also be discussed. The classes are taught by experienced obstetrical nurses from Firelands Regional Medical Center with a clinical background focused on contemporary childbirth methods. It is recommended that this course be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy and that expectant mothers select a class that ends at least three weeks before their due date.
The cost for either session is $35 per couple. No one will be refused this course due to inability to pay. To register, call Firelands Regional Medical Center at 419-557-7840. The classes are taught by experienced obstetrical nurses from Firelands Regional Medical Center with a clinical background focused on contemporary childbirth methods. It is recommended that this course be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy and that expectant mothers select a class that ends at least three weeks before their due date.
Healthcare Provider CPR Course Offered Firelands Regional Medical Center will offer a Healthcare Provider CPR Certification Course from 8 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, 1912 Hayes Ave. This Healthcare Provider Course is for medical profes-
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Free Screenings At Morning Coffee Join Firelands 55+ Club from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for Morning Coffee. Morning Coffee will be held at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, Community Resource Room. The follow-
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October Luncheon Club Date Set  Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Luncheon Club will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the AMVETS, 307 Putnam St., Sandusky.   Eric Dudenhoefer, MD, Ophthalmologist, will present information on Advances in Cataract Surgery.  Registration and orders will be taken from 11:30 a.m. until noon.  A selection
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First Federal Farmers Market Only two weeks left – don’t miss your chance to get the freshest produce in Erie County. In addition to returning vendors, the First Federal Farmer’s Market has added a couple new vendors this year. The market is held every Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Huron Boat Basin, 330 N. Main St. through Oct. 29. Be sure to mark your calendars and shop for your produce at the First Federal Farmers Market. Fall Aerobics Held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 7
Library Huron Public Library now has Amazon Wish Lists! Purchase an item for the library from the Adult, Teen, Tween, Children’s or DVD list and be the first to check it out. The item will be shipped directly to the library. A bookplate will be placed on each item to let future readers know it was your gift to the library. Just add items to your cart and, at checkout, check the gift option and add your name and phone number. We’ll contact you when “your” item is ready. All donations are tax deductible as the law allows. Donors are advised to keep their receipts from Amazon.com for tax purposes. Would you or your group like to Adopt-a-Magazine? A list of subscriptions is available online and at the Circulation Desk. We’ll label the shelf acknowledging your sponsorship, if you’d like. All donations are tax deductible as the law allows. Just complete the adopt form, make your check payable to Huron Public Library and mail to 333 Williams St., Huron, Ohio 44839. The Huron Public Library can use your help! Are you detail oriented? Like to see what’s in the library collection? Consider “reading shelves.” Shelf readers check to be sure books and other library materials are put in the correct places, and are needed for an hour or two a week. Do you like to dust? We have areas that need a little TLC. Can you recover chairs? We have a few chairs that need new seat covers – we’ll provide the fabric. Other volunteer opportunities include teaching a computer class, sharing your expertise/skill in crafts or other areas to present a program or assisting with library presented programs. Call 419-433-5009 or email huron@huronlibrary.org. Open Play Chess for beginners and experts of all abilities and ages at the Huron Public Library on Saturdays. Chess boards are available. Bring a friend and play!
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Mon. & Tue. 10 AM - 6 PM Wed. & Thur. 10 AM - 8 PM Fri. 10 AM - 5 PM; Sat. 10 AM - 1 PM Sun. Closed Candidates Night at McCormick School Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Meet the nine candidates running for four City Council seats in the November 3 election. The Candidates Night will be conducted according to the guidelines of the League of Women Voters. Scheduled to participate are Sam Artino, Joel Bickley, Russell Critelli, Richard Hardy, Brad Hartung, Marilyn Shearer, Nancy Thornhill, Phyllis Wassner and Richard Wennes. Audience members may submit questions for the candidates during the event. The event is sponsored by the Huron Chamber of Commerce and the Huron Public Library. Beginning Knitting Saturday, Oct. 24, 10:30 to11:30 a.m. This class is for anyone fourth grade and older who is interested in starting or improving their knitting skills. Newcomers need to bring a pair of size 8 needles. Call 419433-5009 or email huron@huronlibrary.org to register. Did you know … The library provides homebound delivery service? If you, a friend or loved one can’t get to the library, call us with your reading preferences. We’ll select books for you and arrange for a volunteer to deliver them to you. Contact the library at 419-433-5009 to get started.
Walleye Central returns this weekend Fish Huron Ohio announces the return of Walleye Central to Huron this week-end. Walleye Central, a website devoted to walleye fishing thru ought the United States and Canada, each year hosts a fall charity event that attracts fishing enthusiasts from around the country. They began this program some years ago here in Huron. Around 5 years ago they moved their
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The Rush to Spend Taxpayer Dollars In 4 years I have seen the majority of council eager to spend your money, with little or no ambition to save you money. The increased fire levy was obviously not needed. Safety Study, $26,000. To date the majority of council has initiated no action to address the recommendations. I cautioned the majority of council would not like the findings and would do nothing about them. So far that has been the case. ConAgra Study, $40,000. Study states it will be a few years before a recovery or investment is likely. Most business people and economist in the area agree 4-5 years. The so-called Free Gift to taxpayers has cost you $165,000, so far. For nearly a year, I asked this council to bring in experts to assess the scrap value at ConAgra. We should know how much money we have to work with. We could have cleaned up much of the area using the scrap to pay for it, which I understand could be all of the outermost eyesores. Then market the property at little or no cost to you, the taxpayer. The City Manager and department heads are working hard and doing a good job, but they cannot do it alone. With no clear direction and priorities from the majority of Council, they are moving from one project to another with expensive results. A strategic plan is needed. Including measurable goals and objective. With an Economic development plan that is balanced for the business community and the bed room community. Council should bring to the table the will of the people. That is not happening. I will go out on a limb and state the mindset of the current council majority has not changed since that failed fire levy attempt. You the taxpayer will see them asking for more MONEY again unless the members speak up for the will of the people. Please vote for those who represent you best. Vote for those who bring to the table the will of the people. I ask that you re-elect me for Huron City Council.
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Dare to try the Creepy Cake Walk and ride the Haunted Hay Ride Admiral’s Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation presents Trick-or-Treat Thursday October 29 6:30-8:30pm 1920 Cleveland Road West Huron, OH 419-433-4990
p.m. at Woodlands Elementary: Session II is from Oct. 27 to Dec. 1(No class Thanksgiving Day). $45, residents/ $50, non-residents per session. Indoor Soccer The Huron Parks and Recreation department and the Huron High School soccer programs have teamed up to bring an exciting new soccer program “Indoors” this year. The program will offer kids the opportunity to work on their skills, play small-sided games and most importantly, have fun. Held at Shawnee Elementary, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. K-sixth grades, $40/per session. Call for more information, 419-433-8487. K - 2nd grades – 5 p.m.-5:45 p.m. 3rd - 4th grades – 6 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 5th - 6th grades – 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Session I – Nov. 10 – Dec. 17 Session II – Jan. 12 – Feb. 11 Session III – Feb. 23 – April 1
program to Vermilion but the local group, Fish Huron Ohio was able to get them back last year. Depending on the weather, as many as 500 to 600 people will descend on Huron for the week-end. Friday evening will be a large dinner at Mesenburg’s Hall with Saturday being the bragging rights tournament. The Huron Boat Basin and Amphitheatre will be the hub of
the activities. So if you are out and about on Saturday afternoon, stop down at the Basin and see the fish as they will be bringing them into the scales for weigh in. Watch for more fishing activities to come into town for the next few weeks as other groups come in. Visit www.fishhuronohio. com for more information.
EHOVE Student Council holds special events to raise money for Breast Cancer Research Milan – The EHOVE Student Council is sponsoring a week of special fund-raisers to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. On Monday and Tuesday, students paid 25 cents per guess to guess how many pink M & M candies were in a big jar. The student with the closest guess will win the M & Ms. Wednesday cookies will be on sale during all lunches for 50 and 75 cents. Thursday is wear pink and bring a donation of canned food. All proceeds from these fund-raisers will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer research. All canned food will be donated to a local food bank.
EHOVE students Abbey Baum, Perkins, Hannah Barry, Norwalk, and Carly Nolan, Huron, sell chances to win pink M & Ms to Branden Legg of Edison. All proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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Woodlands Running Club For more than a month, fifth- and sixthgraders at Woodlands Intermediate School have been dedicated to becoming physically fit. About 35 students just completed the first round of the school’s new Running Club program that began Sept. 8. From 8 to 8:45 in the morning, students worked to learn stretching techniques,
athletes worked on improving speed and endurance. They tested themselves with 1 mile time trials each Thursday to see improvements in time, and they practiced sprinting with a variety of games. While running was the focus, games, yoga, and other activities were used to mix it up a bit. Runners were given T-shirts that were
proper running form, and mental exercises to help make themselves stronger runners. With a focus on competing in a 1 mile race at the SBC Cross Country meet, the
Burgandy Bickley has a little one-on-one time with a very young mini cheerleader. The little one was one of 110 girls between grades K through 6 who participated in the mini cheer camp. The mini cheerleaders went to Woodlands for 3 days for 1 ½ hours each day. They learned one extended donated by the Huron Cross Country team. cheer, multiple chants and a traditional dance to Hang On Sloopy. On top The next round of Running Club is antic- of that, the minis learnedproper jump technique and motion technique. ipated to be started in the month of March, They also enjoyed bonding with the High school cheerleaders and playing with a focus on track and field activities. games. The mini cheer camp has been a tradition in Huron for 15 years.
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MILAN – EHOVE Career Center hosted Pastries for Parents on October 16 to acquaint parents with their children’s vocational lab and learning experiences on campus. The informal occasion offered parents and relatives an opportunity to observe projects created in lab and learn about future projects. In this photo, EHOVE Interactive Media Technology students Hali Berger ings, East and West; classes and Olivia Warren, both of Huron, show Olivia’s Mom Chris Warren and offered by the quarter; an energetic young faculty; and brother Michael Rock the computer applications Olivia uses in lab.
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Tigers Defuse Rockets, 20-7 On a rather blustery fall evening, with mini-cheerleaders running excitedly all over, the Huron Tigers got a nice conference win against the visiting Oak Harbor Rockets. The home team opened with two nice drives led by some strong running by Derek Dowell. However, both drives fizzled short of the end zone. With 5:22, Brian Bollenbacher pinned the Rockets on their own four-yard line with a pooch punt to help the Tigers control field position through out the scoreless first quarter. Oak Harbor
burned up the early second quarter with a steady drive. At the 5:59 mark, facing fourth down and three yards to go on the Huron 36, the Rockets caught the Tiger’s defense by surprise drawing first blood with a touchdown pass. On the ensuing kickoff, Huron ignited the crowd with a huge return down to the OH 27, but fumbled the ball right back to the Rockets. The home team defense immediately shut down the Rockets forcing a punt. With 3:38 left in the half, the Tigers took over on their own 38-yard line. Justin Hicks, who would have a huge night running for 148 of Huron’s 256 rushing yards, scampered from the Huron 48 down to the OH 14-yard line. A few plays later, junior quarterback, Brian Bollenbacher would take it himself from three yards out, giving his team a 7-7 tie at the half. Midway through the third quarter, Justin Hicks would again have a big run to put the Tigers in scoring position. His 51-yard run put the Huron offense on the Rocket 21. A minute and a half later, Hicks would deservedly cap the drive with a three-yard touchdown run. The PAT was no good, giving the Tigers a 13-7 lead. The remainder of the stanza and much of the fourth quarter saw strong defensive play by both teams. Hicks would have another 19-yard run early in the fourth period, but the Tiger drive stalled on the visitors’ 39-yard line. Bollenbacher would again pin the Rockets on their own five-yard line with a quick punt. Troy Delamatre would intercept the next Oak Harbor pass attempt, giving the Tigers a great scoring opportunity on the six-yard line. Huron tried to run it in, but were stopped in three attempts by a stubborn defense and then were unsuccessful on a 26-yard field goal attempt. But a strong Tiger defense would not allow the momentum to shift the Rockets’ way. With 3:40 left in the game, the Tiger offense took over for one final drive. At the 2:25 mark, Dowell bulled his way 22 yards down to the eightyard line. The Oak Harbor defense again stiffened, but on fourth down on the three-yard line, Bollenbacher found the end zone for the second time and gave his team a 20-7 lead with only 34 seconds to play. Huron’s Jerod Blakely RB Derek Dowell breaks a tackle in the open field would intercept a desperate Rocket pass as time ran out, raising the Tiger record back up to the .500 mark. against the Oak Harbor Rockets.
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It wasn’t always easy for Coach Gioffre, but his team of golfers stepped up big to make it to the Division II State Finals this season. The varsity squad that represented Huron on the Gray Course in Columbus was made up of senior Abbey Cook, and juniors Lauren Volz and Ashley Franks. The newcomers on the squad were sophomore Casey Minton and freshman Hannah Critelli. For the second straight year, Huron finished in a very respectable eighth place. The course was made extra challenging for all who participated because of cold and windy conditions. The team’s scoring was as follows: Huron Tigers Fri 375 Sat 370 745 Lauren Volz 76 79 155 Abbey Cook 96 95 191 Ashley Franks 97 96 193 Hannah Critelli 106 100 206 Casey Minton 110 108 218 Lauren Volz’s 155 was good enough to allow her to finish fourth among all the golfer’s who participated. One of her goals this year was to perform better on this big stage and she certainly accomplished that. When asked what made the difference in her overall performance this season, Lauren said: “I credit Coach Gioffre and Justin Long (the pro at the range at Thunderbird) for all of the improvements this year. Justin fitted me for a whole new set of golf clubs this summer and I had some lessons from him before the
season started. Coach Gioffre is definitely the one who helped me out my entire season. He would show me different ways to hit a shot like if it was really windy (knock downs). “Coach Gioffre also helped me tremendously with my drives, chipping, and putting. My drives were the key to this year. He had me slow my swing down and not take it back as far as I usually did. My chipping and putting Volz improved so much this year. But just a few weeks before the state tournament were the biggest practices of this year and that’s when I learned the most. Coach Gioffre would have me try all different sorts of shots that I could have possibly run into down at state. I would just keep trying certain shots until I would have them down and I could do them whenever it was needed. Coach Gioffre is one of the very main reasons why I did so well this season and at state.” The next question was ‘Now that golf is over, when do you pick up the basketball?’ The answer? “Next Tuesday is the first open gym.” There is never much off season for the three-sport athlete.
Girls Basketball News Huron Girls Biddy Basketball
Forms are available for girls interested in playing basketball for grades 3-6. The forms can be picked up outside the office at Woodlands School, and should be turned in on the first day of practice, which is Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. A parents meeting will be held first at 8 a.m., and then practice will follow from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Huron Girls Basketball Fund-raiser
The girls’ basketball team will be selling Tiger basketball T-shirts for both students and adults to wear to the games this year. The shirts are $10 and proceeds will support both the boys’ and girls’ programs. Order forms will be available in the offices of all the schools in the district. For more information, email Coach Ray at ty_ray@huronhs.com.
Cross Country teams end season at SBC Championships
• Workout 365 days/24 hrs. • Nautilus cardio and strength training On Sat. Oct. 17, the Sandusky Bay Conference held their an- Cockrell, 15th; Connor Morehart, 44th; Benji Battiste, nual cross country championships at Fabens Park in Huron. 45th; Sean Martin, 49th; and Jude Leal, 50th. Both Kevin • Free weights Tomczyk and Nathan Zeck received awards for being a top ten finisher. • Personal training McCormick Jr. High For the season, Benji Battiste received an award for the The McCormick Jr. High Girls Cross Country team fin- most personal records for the boys’ team. For the girls, Ka • And more... ished sixth and the boys’ team was third. Evers and Samantha Hebert received the most personal Visit us during Staffed Hours or Finishing for the girls’ team were: Brianna Lewis-Griffaw tie records. finished 17, while Katie Evers was 24th; Elsa Bertsch The most improved Jr. High athletes were Sean Martin for call to make an appointment. who was 40th; Madison Mize, 44th; Audra Wisehart, 55th; Jes- the boys and Samantha Hebert for the girls. sica Emery, 63rd; and Samantha Hebert, 69th. Katie Evers, Mon.-Thur. 11a-7p Elsa Bertsch, and Samantha Hebert all set personal records for their last race of the season. Huron Boys and Girls Fri. 11a-5p; Sat. 9a-3p Finishing for the boys’ team were: Kevin Tomczyk who The boys’ team improved upon its finish a year ago to Sun. 10a-2p finished first overall in the race, followed closs behind by take sixth place. Sandusky Central Catholic took home the
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Nathan Zeck who was 4th; Will Koenig, 14th; Brennan championship with only 52 points. Oak Harbor was close behind with 64 points; Edison 3rd with 86; Perkins 4th with 93; Clyde 5th with 95; Huron 6th with 150; Margaretta 7th The Results with 156; and Port Clinton 8th with 182 points. Individually in the 5K race, Senior Nick Lowy placed 10th Junior High Results: Girls 2 Mile Race: in 18:15; Senior Josh Marshall 12th in 18:18; Freshman SteBoys 2 Mile Race 17. Brianna Lewis-Griffaw 14:40 phen Tomczyk 39th in 20:06; Freshman Brett Berryhill 42nd 1. Kevin Tomczyk, 11:58 24. Katie Evers 15:03 in 20:18; Freshman Jake Ramey 47th in 20:52; Senior Jimmy 4. Nathan Zeck, 12:33 40. Elsa Bertsch 15:52 Moriarty 49th in 20:55; and Sophomore Cody Crandall 51st 14. Will Koenig, 13:05 44. Madison Mize 16:09 in 21:12. Lowy and Marshall were named to second team 15. Brennan Cockrell, 13:06 55. Audra Wisehart 16:54 all SBC. 44. Connor Morehart, 15:37 63. Jessica Emery 18:12 The girls’ team took third place with 83 points – closely 45. Benji Battiste, 15:45 69. Samantha Hebert 20:59 behind the second place Edison girls who had 71 points. A 49. Sean Martin, 16:29 powerful Oak Harbor team ran away with the title, scoring 50. Jude Leal, 16:54 Girls Team Score: only 28 points. Perkins placed 4th with 125 points; San 1. Port Clinton 26 points dusky Central Catholic 5th with 133; Port Clinton 6th with Boys Team Score: 2. Berlin-Milan 43 140; Margaretta 7th with 161; and Clyde 8th with 171 points. 1.Berlin-Milan 51 points 3. Oak Harbor 80 Individually in the 5K race: Sophomore Caroline Estel 2. Port Clinton 65 4. Perkins 92 took 3rd place in 20:39; Freshman Morgan Mize 11th in 3. Huron 73 5. Clyde 131 21:27; Senior Katie Thorne 18th in 22:02; Sophomore Eileen 4. Oak Harbor 82 6. Huron 157 Moriarty 25th in 22:37; Freshman Chloe Greenawalt 26th in 5. Clyde 109 7. Margaretta 178 22:38; Junior Rachel Miller 28th in 22:40; and Sophomore 6. Perkins 134 Lynsie Schwerer 36th in 23:44. Estel was named to first team 7. Margaretta 158 all SBC and Mize was named to second team all SBC.
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Real Estate Home Sales in Huron on the Rise
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is a dependable source for knowing what is happening in the local market. This week I looked at residential sales just in Huron and was pleasantly surprised. After searching the number of sales in the past six months, I compared it to the sales in the previous six months. According to the Multiple Listing Service statistics, there have been 65 homes sold in Huron in the past 6 months; this promising statistic shows great improvement in the number of home sales. In addition, there are currently 18 homes with open contracts. When compared to the previous
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418 Dockway Dr. Fabulous waterfront home in Beachwood Cove. The owners have made many improvements to this 4 Bedroom, 3 bath home. New windows, updated kitchen with new appliances, spacious family room with custom wet bar, wood burning fireplace and built-ins formal living and dining room, Lg home office, deck over looking the cove. Stop and take a look! www.418dockway.com 1720 Shearwater Ct., Huron Green Brand new listing! Looks like a new home, this 4 BR, 2.5 bath home is ready for your immediate possession. Full custom finished basement with Oak trim, lg stamped concrete patio with built in bar and fire pit. All fresh paint, some new carpet, formal DR, stainless steel appliances and a great laundry room. Tour at www.1720shearwater.com OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00 1149 Sheltered Brook Model Home Fabulous new custom built by Seitz construction. Waterfront model with 3 BRs 3 Bath. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite counter tops, Hickory hardwood floor, custom maple cabinetry, master suite and laundry on main floor and a full finished walk out lower level that features a theatre room, custom office, full bath and bedroom/exercise room. The views are incredible stop by Sunday! Directions Rt 13 to Riverside Dr (Thunderbird) take the first left onto Marina and follow back to Two Rivers! Condos starting at $270,000 www.1149sheltered.com 1024 Harbor Dr., Riversedge ABSOLUTLEY AWESOME! THE CURRENT OWNERS HAVE GONE OVER EVERY INCH OF THIS HOME WITH UPGRADES, PLUMBING, WIRING, BRAND NEW BATHS, WOOD FLOORING, PAINT, CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, SINK, DISPOSAL, HOT WATER TANK,SOLATUBE, 14’ SUNSETTER RETRACTABLE AWNING, BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM CROWN MOLDING, LANDSCAPING, CENTRAL AIR,NEW ROOF. GARAGE HAS AN EXTENSIVE WORKSHOP LOADED WITH CABINETS. MOVE IN CONDITION. IT’S ONE YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS! $169,900 take a virtual tour @ www.1024Harbordrive.com OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00 212 Cleveland Ave., Huron $154,900 212 Cleveland Ave Darling Huron 2 story home with many new upgrades! Full finished basement, all hardwood floors, newer kitchen cabinets, new siding and windows, lg above ground pool, double lot, 2 car garage and central air, just steps from the lake. Motivated seller take a virtual tour @ www.212clevelandave.com NEW LISTING 219 Canterbury Wonderful all brick colonial in the Wexford Subdivision. Great Kitchen with loads of cupboards, Cherry wood floors and all appliances. full finished basement with another finished room that could be the 4th bedroom. Plenty of storage throughout the home. Family room has 17’ ceiling and paladin windows. 3 car garage is a great feature, lots of perennials in the landscaping. $239,900
Huron City Council
Bringing Positive Leadership. to our home town. • Provide leadership and direction with the city manager • Establish strategic community goals and implementation strategies through community outreach • Improve funding sources and grants • Provide professional community representation by promoting collaborative leadership within council • Ensure continued development of the Huron Boat Basin and Core Business District • Support local business by establishing effective and progressive city policy • Work with community members, organizations and neighborhoods to continue promoting Huron’s theme as a ‘Great Lake Place’ • Support all city departments leadership • A Licensed Professional Engineer with a multidisciplined civil and environmental consulting engineering firm
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Russ Critelli to City Council; LaMar Fawcett, Treasurer, 513 Westport Blvd., Huron, OH
6 months where there were only 38 total sales, there is obvious progress. The median price of homes sold in Huron in the last six months is $166,200; the average price of Huron houses in the previous six months was $133,950. These figures indicate that there are more higher-priced homes being sold, not just the foreclosed homes. I believe the government stimulus – the $8,000 tax credit for anyone who has not owned a home in the past 3 years – certainly had something to do with this mass increase in sales. I am also assuming, however, the beneficiaries of the tax credit (the firsttime home buyers) are not typically purchasing homes over $200,000. Another great gauge of the economy is that fact that 38 of the homes sold or currently under contract were priced from $180,000 to $395,000. Be further comforted about your real estate investments knowing that out of the 121 Huron homes sold or currently under contract, only 13 were foreclosures. Consequently, when you hear the negative reports about the housing market, don’t panic. Consult a real estate agent who knows your local market before you make any hasty decisions.
Home Dedication Firelands Habitat for Humanity will be celebrating the dedication of their 71st home on Oct. 25. The home dedication service will be held at 991 Jackson St, Vermilion, at 4 p.m., followed by an open house and light refreshments. This dedication is open to all volunteers, donors and the community. Call the Habitat office at 419-4332609 for more information.
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