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Power of a positive attitude

a positive attitude can be good for your health A balanced diet, exercise, genetics, and even certain medications can work in concert to make a person healthy. But a person's demeanor also can factor into personal health.

The Mayo Clinic says that whether or not a person is an optimist or a pessimist can affect many areas of his or her health and well-being, and those who see the glass as half-full may ultimately be healthier than those who see it as half-empty.

Positive thinking can make it easier to manage stress. The body responds differently based on an individual's mood, and it may produce stress hormones if a person's outlook is negative.

Such stress hormones can compromise the immune system, increase blood pressure and even reduce the body's ability to burn fat effectively.

Thinking negatively and being on edge also can increase a person's risk for developing cardiovascular disease and aging prematurely.

Conversely, maintaining a positive attitude can be good for your health. Studies have shown that thinking positively can lower rates of depression and anxiety, increase life expectancy and provide greater resistance to certain illnesses, such as the common cold.

A 2012 preliminary study from researchers at Stanford University found that daughters of mothers suffering from depression were able to witness their own stress levels go down on a real-time brain scan as they switched from negative thoughts to happy ones.

• Exercise. Start an exercise regimen, as physical activity naturally reduces stress and can improve mood.

• Embrace humor. Surround yourself with others who bring a smile to your face. Look for ways to laugh as much as possible. Rather than go out to dinner or a bar with friends, head to a comedy club. Choose comedies at the movie theater and find humor in everyday happenings.

Researchers are unsure why positive thinking has such profound effects. But in addition to limiting stress-releasing hormones, positive thinking may inspire people to live healthier lifestyles that make them more likely to get routine physical activity and eat a healthy diet.

Happy people also may be less likely to use tobacco products or alcohol as a coping mechanism when dealing with elevated stress levels, and such people

will not have to deal with the side effects that can come with these unhealthy behaviors.

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Think about moments in life that may bring you down or inspire negative reactions. If work is problematic, figure out ways to make it better and work toward improving the situation.

• Be supportive of yourself.

Consider what you would say to others and then treat yourself the same way. Would you be overly negative or derogatory toward a complete stranger? Probably not, and there is no reason to be harsh with yourself, either. Push negative thoughts away.

• Volunteer. One way to see the world in a more positive light is to help others who may be less fortunate than you.

Volunteering not only helps others, but it also can help you put your own problems in perspective. Volunteering also helps you feel good about your efforts, which can translate into positive thinking.

• Think like a child. Take a cue from youngsters and find joy in the little things. Let children be the leaders in activities and mimic what they do. You just may find yourself laughing more and enjoying yourself. Being silly for a little while is one way to recapture the feelings of youth.

Positive thinking is more than the subject matter of self-help books. It's a viable way to improve personal health and live longer.

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Back to School

How your kids win with breakfast There are various habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. But one healthy habit in particular, the routine of having a nutritious breakfast every morning, is one that can positively impact your family.

A nutritious breakfast is important to fuel your body and brain after an overnight fast, and provide the nutrition you need to start the day.

For parents who want their children to be their best, good nutrition at breakfast can make all the difference. In fact a good breakfast is just as important as having sharp pencils and the right gym shoes.

around. Show your kids that making smart, healthy choices is something that is important and vital to you. When they see you choosing vegetables and fruits over junk food, they will want to follow in your footsteps. When they adopt these types of eating habits, they’ll have the proper fuel to help get them through their school days.

TIPS TO START THE DAY RIGHT To help your kids get the right start to the school day, follow these nutrition and wellness tips: • BE A HEALTHY ROLE MODEL Kids emulate everything their parents do, including eating habits when mealtime rolls

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The lasting impact of early childhood education The compelling calls to action from business leaders, economists, educational experts and politicians across the country have brought increased attention to the importance of early childhood education.

This groundswell around the first five years has left parents wondering what the excitement is all about.

which parents spoke to them — both frequency and quality of words spoken — had significant implications not only on their vocabularies by age 3, but also on their IQ, literacy skills and future academic success.

Research shows that the development which takes place during the first five years of a child’s life is critical to success in life, and parents, caregivers and early educators play a pivotal role in fostering this growth.

“My career has been focused on a combination of pediatrics, parenting, early brain development and early education and care, and I have seen first-hand the impact that high-quality early care can have on the future success of a child,” said Dr. Laura Jana, pediatrician, early childhood expert and pediatric advisor to Primrose Schools, a leader in educational child care with more than 280 schools nationwide. “As I meet with parents, medical experts and business leaders around the country to address parenting needs, child development, and early education and care, I find that the more they understand about the growth and

Connecting early skills to workforce development Writer and speaker Paul Tough’s How Children Succeed development in a child’s brain during the first five years, the more they appreciate this invest-in-kids movement.”

Why the first five years are critical Dr. Jana uses key connections to help explain how and why the first five years are critical for child development and future success: Connecting the neurons Babies are born with more than 100 billion nerve cells in their brains. These neurons must connect and communicate with each other in order to form the circuits

needed to think, learn and succeed — something neurons do at the remarkable rate of 700 connections per second in the first five years of life.

Connecting language and literacy abilities with future success Reading and talking to young children are fundamentally important activities to their development. In a landmark study, Betty Hart and Todd R. Risley, child psychologists at the University of Kansas, found that children roughly began talking at the same age. However, the level to

book offers an insightful overview of the evolving educational paradigm shift towards teaching skills necessary for the 21st century. Instead of the more purely cognitive focus of decades past, those dedicated to raising children for success are now focusing on character traits, such as grit, perseverance and leadership skills. These valuable skills can be fostered in early childhood, and are proving to be better predictors for later success than IQ scores or

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Activities to stimulate young minds

Getting your kids back to school is a challenge.

Research shows that daily physical activity helps children perform better academically, and there are several ways to foster these skills with your own children. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s Active Start book offers age-appropriate tips to keep children moving while powering up their brains.

The key components of the Primrose Schools Thumbs Up! program are derived from these principles. Here are some activities you can try at home: INFANTS • Play simple games like peek-a-boo that encourage small movements, crawling and cooing.

TODDLERS • Allow walking and running in open areas to improve balance.

PRESCHOOLERS • Introduce activities that elevate heart rates, such as dancing, biking or jumping rope.

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Readers were asked to name their favorite business in 78 different categories. The winners are listed below. See the Thursday, August 7 edition of The Crescent-News for the top three winners in each category.

AUTOMOTIVE

Auto Parts Store . . . . Progressive NAPA Auto Parts Auto Service Center. . . . . .Nelson & Bobs Tireman Body Shop . . . . . . . . Integrity Defiance Auto Body New Car Dealership. . . . . Estle Chevrolet-Cadillac Used Car Dealership . . . . .Estle Chevrolet Cadillac

ENTERTAINMENT

Bar/Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kisnners Bowling Alley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def Recreation Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eagle Rock Place For Live Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami & Erie Reception Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K Of C Social / Service Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eagles Sports Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerseys

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Carpet/Flooring Store. . . . . . Morris Floor Covering Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustweiller Electric Garden Center/Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lowes General Contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . Hoffman Buiders Heating/Ac Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fitzenrider Lawn Equipment Dealer . . . . . . . . . Arps Hardware Plumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Plumbing Roofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tri County Windows / Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seigman

Appliance Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Stephen Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kohls Computer Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solid Rock Flower Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fancy Petals Furniture Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kens Furniture Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four All Seasons Grocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chief Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stambaugh Pet Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pet Supplies Plus Toy Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walmart

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Animal Boarding Kountry Kennel Bed And Biscuit Barber Shop . . . . . . .Bloomfields Haircut Company Fitness Center. . . . . . . . . . . . Defiance Area YMCA Hair Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salon 206 Massage Theraphy . . . . Indigo Theraputic Massage Nail Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salon 206 Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . .Just Dogs Grooming Salon Tanning Salon . . . . . . . . Daydreams Tanning Salon

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Business Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . .State Bank Co Community Involvement . . . . . . . . . .State Bank Co Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .State Bank Co

Accounting Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steyer & Co. Attorney’s Office . . . .Weaner, Yoder, Hill & Weber Chiropractic Office. . .Defiance Chiropractic Center Day Care/Preschool . . . Ark Cooperative Preschool Dentist Office . . . . . . . . . . . .Defiance Dental Group Financial Institution . State Bank & Trust Company Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . Schaffer Funeral Home Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . .First Insurance Group Nursing Home . . . . . . . . . The Laurels Of Defiance Optometrist Office . . . . Defiance Optometric Group Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rite Aid Photography Studio . . . . . Rod Brown Photography Real Estate Agency . . . Re/Max Realty of Defiance Veterinary Office . . . . . . Defiance Veterinary Clinic

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Appetizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applebees Asian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . China Garden Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meeks Pastry Shop Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Evans Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asian Grill Buffet Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biggby Coffee Dessert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buds Fast Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McDonalds Fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain Ds French Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McDonalds Hamburgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wendys Ice Cream . . . . . . . . . Erics All American Ice Cream Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buds Meat Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacobs Meats Mexican Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Casa Vieja Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leftys Pizza Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcos Produce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meijer Salad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applebees Steak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applebees Sub /Deli Sandwiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Subway Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buffalo Wild Wings

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End of summer travel tips Summer is a season beloved by many.

Warm air, time off from school and summer hours at the office make the months of June, July and August some of the most relaxing weeks of the year.

to lower their prices if they have not yet rented their units. Renters who don't mind waiting until the last minute to book their waterfront escape might just find that their patience pays off with big discounts.

Unfortunately, like all seasons, summer must eventually come to a close. But even as summer's end draws near, there is still time to squeeze in one last summer trip. The following are a few tips for travelers who simply can't say "so long" to summer without one more warm weather excursion.

* Be flexible. Flexibility is another friend to men and women booking endof-summer getaways. If you have vacation days to spare, consider traveling midweek instead of on Friday or Saturday, as you might find more affordable flights and/or lodging if you travel on days when many people will be in their offices. In addition, traveling midweek is a great way to avoid the traffic jams and crowded airports and train stations that have become a staple of summer weekend travel.

* Find a deal on lodging. You can still find a deal on lodging even if your end-ofsummer trip is a spur of the moment affair.

In fact, you might have a better chance of finding a deal if you wait until the last minute than you would have if you booked months in advance. That's especially true if you are planning a weekend getaway to a beachside community. Such communities typically boast significant inventories of summer rentals, and recognizing that the final weeks of summer are their last opportunities to generate rental income, owners of such rentals are often inclined

dealing with long layovers, then consider a place closer to home so you can spend more time relaxing and less time traveling. * Keep it simple. The vacation of a lifetime at the end of summer can make for a memorable experience, but keep in mind that end-of-summer trips are often seen as one final opportunity to unwind and enjoy the relaxing nature of summer.

If your trip is filled with sightseeing and other activities, you may feel exhausted by the time you return and never get the lastminute respite from the daily grind that you were hoping your end-of-summer excursion would provide. * Pack light. While it's important to pack all of the little things you need every day, when packing for an end-of-summer getaway try to pack light. If the weather figures to be warm, you won't need to pack any coats, jackets or even long pants.

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Many people like to host parties for friends and family members. Advanced notice of such gatherings gives hosts ample time to get organized.

But sometimes hosting duties fall on our shoulders out of the blue when a relative is unexpectedly in the area or a friend suggests stopping by to catch up over a cup of coffee. In such instances, what is a host or hostess to do?

When tasked with last-minute hosting duties, first figure out how much time you have before the guest or guests are expected to arrive. This allows you to take inventory of your home. While you will not be able to give every room a complete overhaul, you likely will be able to squeeze in some last-minute straightening up.

Focus your energy on one or two rooms of the house where you and your guests can spend your time.

When getting the house ready at the last minute, empty the sink of dirty dishes and load them into the dishwasher. Wipe down countertops and tame any cluttered counters. Simply make piles of these items

and move them to another room out of sight.

In a living room or dining room, give surfaces that are at eye level a quick dusting.

Sweep crumbs from hardwood floors or take out the vacuum cleaner and give floors a once-over to combat dust bunnies. Plump sofa pillows and open the blinds to make the room brighter and more inviting. Freshen up a dining room table by putting on a new tablecloth and move a potted plant from elsewhere in the home to the table for an easy centerpiece.

Focus significant attention on the

bathroom. Counters and sinks should be wiped clean, and fresh hand towels should be hung on the rack for guests. Give the toilet a good scrubbing, and vacuum any hairs or dust that has accumulated in the corners of the floor. A few spritzes of perfume or air freshener can make the space smell inviting. These quick cleaning tasks should take no more than an hour.

When serving meals or snacks, be honest with your guests. Explain that you did not have a chance to visit the grocery store, and suggest they bring a cake, cookies or another snack. Add a splash of flavor to water by floating slices of lemon,

cucumber or apple in a decorative pitcher.

Crackers and sliced cheese can serve nicely in a pinch.

Guests who will be arriving around dinner time will likely expect a meal.

Casseroles and pasta dishes can be expanded to feed a crowd. Select a meal that is filling so you won't have to prepare as much food. If you simply do not have enough ingredients to whip up something substantial, ask guests if they would mind dining out or ordering in. With an array of restaurants offering delivery or curbside pickup, you likely can order anything from steak dinners to a bucket of chicken, depending on your preferences. As long as you are gracious and accommodating, guests won't mind if you do not provide something home cooked.

If unexpected guests are immediate members of your family, you may not have to go to great lengths to organize your home and prepare a spread of refreshments. Still, everything should be orderly and you can do your best to be welcoming no matter how short the notice.

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Things to do Aug. 7-9 -- Northwest Ohio Rib-Off Aug 7 4-11 p.m., Aug. 8-9 noon-11 p.m.; Aug. 10 noon-7 p.m., Lucas County Fairgrounds Aug. 8-10 -- Maumee. Flag City BalloonFest Findlay.

Area Festivals and Events

Aug. 16-17 -- Corn City Festival , Deshler.

Aug. 22-24; Aug. 22 -- German - American Festival 6 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 23, 2 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 24, noon-8 p.m., Oak Shade Grove, Oregon.

Aug. 8-14 -- Henry County Fair Napoleon.

Aug 23 -- Taste of the Arts Freiman Square, Fort Wayne.

Aug. 16-23 -- Defiance County Fair Hicksville.

Aug. 29 - Sept. 4 -- Fulton County Fair Wauseon.

Aug 16 -- Defiance Hot Air Balloon Festival 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Defiance County Airport.

Sept. 4-7 -- Pioneer Days Kalida, pioneerdays. com.

Aug. 16-17 Consaul Street -- Birmingham Ethnic Festival Toledo.

Sept. 6-13 -- Williams County Fair Montpelier.

Sept. 6 -- Napoleon Fall Festival 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Henry County Fairgrounds, Napoleon.

Sept. 6 -- Military Day and Wing Fest AuGlaize Village, rural Defiance, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sept. 13-14 -- St. Augustine Turtle Fest Henry County Fairgrounds, Napoleon.

Sept. 13-14 -- Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire Headwaters Park East, Fort Wayne.

Sept. 19-21 -- Flat Rock Creek Festival Paulding County Fairgrounds, Paulding.

Sept. 20-21 -- Johnny Appleseed Festival Fort Wayne.

Sept. 24-27 -- Apple Butter Making Week Sauder Village, Archbold.

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Sept. 27 -- Bryan Fall Fest 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Bryan and MacDonald Ruff Ice Arena.

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Did you know?

Dog days of summer The dog days of summer get their name from the star Sirius, commonly known as the "Dog Star." In ancient times, when artificial lights did not obscure the stars, people looked to the sky as a source of inspiration and answers to questions they otherwise could not explain.

Groupings of stars known as "constellations" were used to tell stories, and these stories were part of ancient folklore.

One constellation prominent during the summer months is Canis Major, which includes a bright star named "Sirius."

Ancient peoples surmised that this star's brightness warmed the Earth, not unlike the sun. In addition, Sirius rises and sets in conjunction with the sun in the summer. It was believed that Sirius added even more heat to the sun, creating the humid and especially hot days of summer. This time on the calendar was thusly named the dog days of summer.

People frequently refer to the month of August as "the dog days of summer."

Thanks to scientific study and a better understanding of astronomy and weather, it is known that the dog days of summer do not owe their extreme warmth to Sirius. Rather, the heat is a direct result of the Earth's tilt on its axis during this time of the year.

With toxins from algae on Lake Erie fouling up the water supply in Toledo and its neighboring cities, drinking water was in short supply Saturday in Lucas, Fulton and Wood counties. The bottled water shortage forced many of those residents to head to Defiance to stock up. Above, Shelli and Joe Spears, Waterville, unload their cart at Meijer while at left, the truck bed of Toledoans Tom Danker and Scott Hoffman is filled with 60 cases of water.

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House and Home

How thermostats save money and energy means the overall savings are negligible. However, when a home's interior temperature is similar to the temperature outside, the home will lose energy to the surrounding environment more slowly. The lower the interior temperature, the slower the heat loss in cold weather, and a higher interior temperature will slow the ow of heat into your house in hot weather.

Homeowners who have not yet upgraded to a programmable thermostat could be doing themselves a significant disservice. Not only are programmable thermostats key to saving energy, they also save money.

The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability note that for every degree they adjust their thermostats, homeowners save between 1 and 3 percent on their heating and cooling bills. Setting the thermostat slightly warmer in the summer and a notch or two cooler in the winter can save a considerable amount of energy and money. The United States Department of Energy says homeowners who make slight seasonal adjustments to their thermostats can save as much as 10 percent a year on heating and cooling costs.

Programmable thermostats are available in a variety of models. Some are easier to program than others. Certain thermostats can be linked to a home's wireless system so that adjustments to the thermostat can even be made when you are not at home. Consult with an HVAC expert to see if a particular thermostat works best with your system. Some homes may benefit from a dual- or multi-zoned system, which allows homeowners to adjust the temperature independently from other oors or wings of a home.

But such adjustments are only truly effective when homeowners commit to them on a daily basis. The best way to stay on top of temperature settings is to purchase a programmable thermostat, which allow homeowners to predetermine when heat or air conditioning will turn on and off.

Many programmable thermostats can store multiple daily settings, allowing homeowners to further customize their heating and cooling schedules based on the time of day as well as the day of the week.

The location of the thermostat also is important. The thermostat should be placed where it can get the most accurate reading of the house. It should be on an interior wall away from direct sunlight, doorways, drafts, and windows. It should not be directly facing an air vent. Avoid placing furniture above or below the thermostat, as such furnishings can impede proper air ow.

According to Energy.gov, a common misconception associated with thermostats is that a furnace or an air conditioning system works harder than normal to get the space back to a comfortable temperature after the thermostat has been set back, and that this hard work

If you feel like your HVAC system is cycling on and off even after programming, you may need to call a technician, who can determine if there are any obstructions to the thermostat or if the unit is the appropriate size for your home.

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Defiance’s AuGlaize Village hosted its second annual Pow Wow last weekend, featuring traditional Native American singing, dancing, drumming and food. Here, dancers Andy Norman (left), of Huntington, Ind., and Jacob Reed, of Hudson, Mich., participate in a traditional dance ceremony Saturday afternoon.

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At the Defiance County Health Department, a lot of parents are bringing their children in for their vaccinations before school starts. Here, Sarah Bok, 4, receives a shot from RN Maddy Bergman.

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Thank you for recognizing our Committment to Community Our team is proud to lead and support various community activities, organizations and boards throughout our region. Among them are:

American Cancer Society American Red Cross Ayersville Athletic Boosters Ayersville Education Foundation Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce Board Bryan Rotary Club Children’s Liturgy of the Word at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Continental Elementary School PTO Continental Schools T-Ball Association Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Board Defiance Area Foundation Donor Developement Committee Defiance Area Foundation Defiance Area YMCA Board Defiance Area YMCA Festival of Trees Committee Defiance City Council Defiance City Cultural Commission Defiance City School Board Defiance City School Levy Committee Defiance College Board of Trustees Defiance College Community Bible School Defiance College Purple and Gold Board Defiance Community Improvement Corporation Board Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau Board Defiance Lions Club Defiance Optimist Club Defiance Rotary Club Defiance Softball Association Delta Eagles Auxillary Friends of the Defiance Public Library Art in the Park Committee Great Northern Sportsmans Club Board Holgate Board Of Education Holy Cross Catholic School Advisory Council 20 - To advertise in the Crescent EXTRA, call 1-800-589-5441

Junior Achievement Defiance Junior Achievement Wauseon Kiwanis of Paulding County Montpelier Rotary Club MS Society New Home Development Advisory Committee Next Generation Defiance Northwest Ohio Community Action Summer Lunch Program Northwest State Community College Board Ohio State Banking Commission Board One Step at a Time Out of the Darkness Paulding Chamber of Commerce Board Pioneer Chamber of Commerce Board ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Board ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation Board ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital ProAm Committee ProMedica Fund Development Committee Relay For Life Sacred Heart Catholic Church Stateline Gem and Mineral Society Board Teach Children to Save Day Committee U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary United Way Allocations Committee United Way Board United Way Community Engagement Center United Way Day of Caring Wauseon Friends of Public Access Williams County Crime Stoppers Williams County Junior Achievement Board Member Women’s Giving Circle of Defiance County 08/8/14

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Spice up your scrambled eggs Conventional wisdom says breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But many people find breakfast is also the most bland meal of the day. Those who want to venture off the beaten breakfast path to enjoy something more flavorful than another bowl of cereal can spice things up with this recipe for “Akoori (Indian Scrambled Eggs),” a tasty if somewhat more fiery take on traditional scrambled eggs from Suneeta Vaswani’s “Easy Indian Cooking” (Robert Rose).

Akoori (Indian Scrambled Eggs)

Akoori (Indian Scrambled Eggs)

Serves 4 to 6

8 eggs 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons finely chopped green chile (see tip) 1 cup chopped tomato 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Tomato wedges and cilantro sprigs, for garnish 1. In a bowl, gently whisk eggs, salt and pepper. Do not beat.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and add cumin seeds. Stir in onion and green chile and saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Add tomato and saute, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Stir in cayenne, turmeric and cilantro. Cook for 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly add egg mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until eggs are soft and creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Do 08/8/14

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4. Serve garnished with tomato wedges and cilantro sprigs.

Tip: The important thing in Indian cooking is to use a chile pepper with spirit. Fresh cayenne peppers, or any similar ones, would work very well. If using Thai peppers, now readily available in North America, use only half the amount called for in the recipe. In a pinch, jalapenos also can be used.

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105 General Goodwill has an immediate opening for a retail store manager for its Bryan store location. Management experience, flexible schedule and good attendance are necessary. This is a full time position offering a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. Mail resume with cover letter, include salary requirement to: Goodwill 626 Huron St. Toledo, Ohio 43604 Attn: Sarah Semer send email to: ssemer @goodwillnwohio.org, Custodial position at St. John's Christian Church, 12.5 hours per week.

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SUPERVISOR OF LITHOGRAPHY 2nd Shift

Ohio Art is a world class lithographer of decorated metal and has an opening for a supervisor on 2nd shift. Responsibilities include making day to day production decisions, directing the workforce, training and maintaining safety and compliance, managing production lines, and quality control.This position will enforce company polices as well as applicable laws and comply with ISO9001:2008 standards.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, possess strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, mechanical, communication skills (both written and verbal) and exhibit good judgment. Qualifications also include mechanical, electrical and computer skills. Printing experience is a plus.

Regular attendance is required in this fast paced environment. A high school diploma or GED is required. If you meet the above requirements please send resume and salary expectations to: Manager Human Resources The Ohio Art Company One Toy Street PO Box 111 Bryan, OH 43506 Electronic resume submissions accepted at: careers@ohioart.com

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A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field with a minor in early childhood education and one year of experience leading a classroom of preschool children.

Bilingual preferred. Must have or obtain a CDL license and be insurable under NOCAC insurance.

38 hours per week, $12.22 per hour to start. Late August through May. TEACHER ASSISTANT Assist Teacher in development and implementation of an individual and group school readiness activities for preschool children enrolled in the Head Start program and transport of children. High School diploma or GED and one year experience in working with an early childhood education program. CDA certification preferred.

Must have or obtain a CDL license and be insurable under NOCAC insurance.

30-35 hours per week, $8.05-$9.97 to start depending on qualifications.

Late August through May. NOCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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105 General

VILLAGE OF ARCHBOLD WASTEWATER OPERATOR/ MAINTENANCE The Village of Archbold is accepting resumes for the position of Wastewater Operator/Maintenance. The employee will work under the general guidance and direction of the Wastewater Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

An employee in this class is responsible for operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment activities of the plant and collection system. Performs technical work in the operations, servicing and general maintenance of equipment in the Wastewater Department; does related work as required.

Acceptable experience and training is a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years working experience in the AD13461189 576 in the opmaintenance01050 field.

Experience VILLAGE treatment plant eration of a wastewater OF ARCHBOLD as a plant operator is a plus but not necessary. Must obtain a valid Class I Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Certificate issued by the Ohio EPA within three (3) years of date of hire. Must possess or obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one (1) year of date of hire.

Resumes and/or a Village application along with a list of addresses and phone numbers for three professional references should be sent to:

Village of Archbold P. O. Box 406 Archbold, OH 43502 The deadline for accepting resumes or applications is August 27, 2014.

125 Medical / Healthcare

Seeking the BEST STNAs in the Area!

Revamped Vacation Policy and a $300 Sign On Bonus!

Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, OH is seeking State Tested Nursing Assistants to fill our part time and full-time positions that we have available on all shifts. Our skilled nursing AD13456169 center is now 01250 offering a $300252Sign On Bonus BROOKVIEW for any STNA joining our team scheduled to HEALTH CENTER work a minimum of 20 hours per week. If you want to join our team please submit your resume for immediate consideration to: vmohr@ltcoh.com fax to 419-784-2608 or call 419-784-1014 and ask for Vanessa Mohr, DON. (E.O.E)

120 Manufacturing / Industrial

PROCESSOR / MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Fast growing structural foam manufacturer is looking to fill the following positions. We offer medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401K, vacation, perfect attendance bonus and safety awards.

Processor Qualified candidate will have an understanding and working knowledge of all phases of the injection molding process. Structural foam experience is preferred but not required. Must have at least one year of plastic processing experience. Candidate must be 01200 AD13456105 396 willing to work any shift and weekends.

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DIAMOND Technician PLASTICS Maintenance Must be safety-oriented with experience in hydraulics, mechanical and strong electrical. Experience in structural foam is helpful and must be willing to work overtime. Must be a problem solver and a good decision maker with good communication skills.

All applicants must have:

•The ability to multi-task.

•Good organizational skills •The ability to demonstrate initiative to identify, recommend and implement continuous improvements.

Please fax resume to 419.533.0087 or mail to: Triple Diamond Plastics PO Box 64 Liberty Center, OH 43532 08/8/14

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105 General

Open HOuse

1st & 2nd Shift Diesel Technicians Needed

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sunday august 10, 1-3 pm

Injection Molding Operators Kamco Industries, a tier-1 automotive manufacturer of interior plastic products located in West Unity, Ohio, has openings for Injection Molding Operators on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Operators will be required to visually inspect, trim, and assemble parts.

Will pack parts and label containers.Must be willing to work daily and weekend overtime.

All positions subject to probationary period.

Must have high school diploma or GED and be able to pass a substance abuse test.

Kamco offers a complete benefit package and starting pay of $10.36 with a raise after 60 days.

Applications may be completed at: kumi-na.com or in person at: Kamco, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm at: Kamco Industries, Inc. 1001 E. Jackson St. West Unity, OH 43570

300 Pets / Supplies

332 Northwood (off Carpenter Rd.)

Elegant 2-story traditional home in north Defiance Riverdale Heights. Beautiful color choices. Features a formal dining area and eatin kitchen. Two living spaces, including a large living room and a family room with brick gas fireplace. Four bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath with master suite.

Large 2 car garage. Private backyard leads to the wooded ravine. Newer appliances.

Crown molding and wood floors. Window treatments included. Tiffany Meyer will host.

Keller Trucking is a leader in the trucking and warehousing industry. We offer long-term, stable employment for dependable and dedicated employees who work hard to support our ongoing success in a family-like environment.

We are currently seeking experienced DIESEL TECHNICIANS for our DEFIANCE, OH facility.

We prefer a minimum of 1 year experience as a truck mechanic, however mechanics of all experience levels will be considered.

Applicants must be knowledgeable in the safe operation of a mechanic shop and equipment and able to thrive in a fast paced environment.

Class A CDL license a plus, or must be willing to work toward obtaining this with company assistance. Diesel technicians at Keller have the opportunity to work on 2012 and newer International and Freightliner tractors and 01050 AD13458305 Wabash trailers.

Keller Techs 432 also benefit from THOMAS the provided continuing education and modern repair facilities. KELLER Applicants must have their own TRUCKING hand tools and a valid driver’s license.

We offer a competitive wage based on experience level and excellent benefits. This is a long term career opportunity for a dependable and capable individual.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply in person 9am-4pm at

460 Apartment Rentals

Flower Shop/Retail Operating in Holgate with loyal clientelle, plus 3 apts. for income! Call Curt Sigg 419-438-8898 NW Real Estate

Holgate, OH Two apartments available. Both are 2 bedroom, upstairs, washer dryer hook up, central air, gas and garbage paid. No pets. $450/month plus deposit. 419-438-7500

475 Home / Condo Rentals Quiet river home. 2 BR. Appliances. Agent owned $450. 419-783-7224

120 Manufacturing / Industrial

paCKaGING poSITIoNS! NapoleoN area!

Must be able to lift 40lbs, Face paced, drug free environment all shifts w/ possible overtime Starting pay – $8.50 01200$7.95 AD13458322 198 per hour AMRI

Bring a valid picture ID & SS Card to 557 E Riverview Ave, Napoleon 419.599. 9992 Mon – Thurs 10am – 2pm

655 Cabinet Making Graber Cabinet Co. Custom Cabinets 419-533-9923 grabercabinetcompany.com

870 Lawn Equipment Repair Bennett Sales & Service Corner Of 424/127 We Repair, Golf Carts, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATV , Jet Skis, Small Farm Tractors, All Small Engines. 419-789-6781

895 Misc. Services Medina's Shoe Repair Malinta Call for Appointment 419-601-2437 Experienced Handy Man Quality Work. Dependable & Affordable Rates.

419-913-8790

925 Painting ERIC'S PAINTWORKS & PRESSURE WASHING Bonded & Insured Shop # 419-594-3674 Cell# 704-557-6723

618 Clinton st. pO Box 156, defiance

419-784-0615 www.nwres.net

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TINY Yorkies, Beagles, Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, Yorkiepoos, Terrier mixes, Morkies. Garwicks the Pet People. 419-795-5711. garwicksthepetpeople.com

120 Manufacturing / Industrial

24862 Elliott Rd. Defiance, OH. No Phone Calls Please

125 Medical / Healthcare

120 Manufacturing / Industrial

Seeking the BEST RN Supervisor in the Area!

PLASTIC GRINDING FACILITY

Revamped Vacation Policy and a $1000 Sign On Bonus!

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Looking to fill open Breakdown positions. This is a physical job. Applicants must be able to 01200 AD13456095 follow instructions, have basic216tool knowledge TRIPLE and have the ability to lift 75 lbs. consistently.

DIAMOND PLASTICSand weekends Willingness to work overtime is necessary. Starting wage of $9.00 with .20 shift premium for off shifts. Starting a third shift crew. All training will be on first shift.

Office Hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Triple Diamond Plastics 945 Cleveland Ave. Defiance, Ohio 43512 08/8/14

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Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, OH is seeking an RN Supervisor to fill our full-time 3rd shift position. Our skilled nursing center is now offering a $1000 Sign On Bonus and introducing a 01250 new AD13456188 vacation 252 program. If you BROOKVIEW want to join our team please submit your HEALTH CENTER resume for immediate consideration to: vmohr@ltcoh.com fax to 419-784-2608 or call 419-784-1014 and ask for Vanessa Mohr, DON. (E.O.E)

NapoleoN MachiNe

is looking for the following skilled positions on 1st and 2nd shift.

The ideal candidates will have job shop experience with a minimum of 5 years experience.

CNC Boring Mill Machinist Fabrication/Weld Paint Prep, Debur and Clean Parts In addition, we are seeking qualified candidates that have industrial background and experience in: 01200 AD13458531 324 Purchasing NAPOLEON Project Management MACHINE Cost Estimator – machining Napoleon Machine is in its 5th year of business and is looking to add to its talented staff. We manufacture OEM components for special machine builders across various industries. We offer a competitive compensation package with 100% paid medical.

Please email resumes to afebrey@napoleonmachine.com or mail to HR, Napoleon Machine, 476 E. Riverview Avenue, Napoleon, OH 43545.

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