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Wood County Commissioners Doris 100 degrees will be asked to wait while a Herringshaw, Craig LaHote and Ted representative of the offi ce they wish to vis- Bowlus, in cooperation with the county it is contacted. elected offi cials, offer the following up- • The Wood County Landfi ll is operat- dates regarding county government offi ces ing and accepting traffi c from commercial and departments, in compliance with the haulers and municipalities; however, the Stay at Home Order issued by Gov. Mike individual public drop-off is closed at least DeWine on March 22. until April 6. • The Courthouse Complex remains • The public session of the Board open, however, access to many county of- County Commissioners will take place fi ces and departments is restricted. Visitors Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. Thursday ses- are urged to call before they plan to go to sion meetings are canceled at this time. the courthouse. Phone numbers to county Meetings are open to the public. Social dis- offi ces and departments are available on- tancing will be strictly enforced. Minimal line at www.co.wood.oh.us. To obtain in- business will be handled in session during formation by phone, call 419-354-9000 or the public emergency. 1-866-860-4140. All visitors entering the For more info, contact Wood County Courthouse Complex will have their tem- Administrator Andrew S. Kalmar at 419- perature taken before being allowed to pro- 354-9100 or [email protected]. ceed. Those who have a fever greater than

Northwood offi cials claim the hotel has become a public nuisance. A hearing on a permanent injunction is set for April 22. Judge issues restraining order on Northwood hotel Continued from front page of Northwood police offi cials with 24-hour remote access to the live-feed. America’s responsible for a disproportionate number Best Value Inn is planning nearly $500,000 of service calls. Cairl and Anderson went in investments in remodeling, renovation, to the hotel again in May 2019 to warn the and security, not just relating to the remain- owners the hotel was still a nuisance and ing 90 unrenovated rooms, but to the lobby the city was considering legal action. and breakfast area and state-of-the-art secu- Judge Mayberry’s order calls for the rity keycard-access doors. These and other owners to correct the fi re and building code renovations are being planned and sched- violations and have two security guards on uled. site at all times. Management is also re- “I do want to note one very impres- quired to record occupants on a ledger and sive takeaway from this lawsuit so far, that require photo identifi cation from anyone speaks volumes about our justice system renting a room. generally, but also about Judge Alan R. A hearing on a permanent injunction is Mayberry in particular. During the March scheduled for April 22 at 9 a.m. 2 hearing, the plaintiffs presented numer- ous high-ranking and infl uential city (and Excerpts of a statement by Shawn Desai, one state offi cial) to support their position. attorney for the hotel, follows: Defendants, on the other hand, include “My clients have been putting their many individuals who were foreign born money where their mouth is and taking with defense counsel (myself) who is from concrete steps to invest in the only solu- out of state. After considering exhaustive tions over which they have control – the evidence from both sides, with testimony quality of their hotel and security and safety from witnesses running past closing time of their operation. In 2019 alone, America’s of the court, Judge Mayberry made the de- Best Value Inn has invested approximately cision to take the matter under advisement $400,000 in a comprehensive remodel and and take time to refl ect on the issues in- Thank you for living renovation. Over 60 of the newly remod- volved. Judge Mayberry could have found eled rooms boast granite countertops, new many reasons to rush to a decision in favor tile fl oors, fresh paint, new carpet, new fl at of the much more powerful, and infl uential our mission every day! screen TVs, new energy-effi cient air con- local governmental offi cials, but instead ditioning units, and new refrigerator/mi- stood fi rm to truly and fairly consider the crowaves. Moreover, America’s Best Value issues involved and to consider both sides. Inn has invested approximately $90,000 to This decision served as a very impressive reconstruct and repaint its parking lot and example in judicial ethics and leadership With appreciation and adoration: We salute all an additional $8,000 to replace all parking and speaks volumes about the quality of the lot lighting with high intensity LED lights. citizens of the City of Northwood and about of our healthcare professionals who are caring “Moreover, America’s Best Value Inn the quality of the justice system therein.” invested approximately $3,500 to upgrade Hotel staff has also received training in and add to its 42 camera live-video surveil- human traffi cking awareness, the statement lance camera system and has provided City says. you for improving the health and well-being of Prices are subject to change without notice - good Mon. 3/30-Sun. 4/5/2020 our communities and for helping us re-imagine YES, WE ARE OPEN! healthcare beyond our four walls. WE STILL “HAVE IT ALL” ONLINE ORDERING AND CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLE WWW.HOUSEOFMEATS.COM SENIOR DAYS & TIMES BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS FOR THE LATEST UPDATES, GO TO: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 10 LB GRAB ‘N GO $1.99 LB. 9:00 AM-10:00 AM promedica.org/covid19 Lee Williams’ Temporary Hours 7 Days A Week #HereForYou 10:00am-6:00pm • Ohio Direction Cards, Mastercard, Visa, Discover Accepted 419-698-2731 • We Guarantee Satisfaction Of Our Products 2521 Starr Ave. (Near Wheeling) Prices are subject to change without notice - We reserve the right to limit quantities © 2020 ProMedica THE PRESS MARCH 30, 2020 3

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Metro Edition Vol. 36, No. 28 Suburban Edition Vol. 48, No. 47 Oregon Amplex providing public Wi-Fi access Waterline improvements start on Starr, Navarre As a service to the community, By Kelly J. Kaczala Access to driveways along the south • Installation of a new 8-inch water- Luckey-based Amplex Internet recent- News Editor side of Starr Avenue Extension within the line on both the north and south sides of ly set up several free public Wi-Fi ac- [email protected] project work limits will be temporarily in- Navarre Avenue with new fi re hydrants. cess points to help those who need to terrupted during some stages of the con- Following all required testing, the ex- complete business and educational Construction of two waterline improve- struction operation. The city and/or con- isting water services serving all properties work. ment projects are underway in Oregon. tractor will be notifying property owners within the project limits will be connected The following locations are up and The Starr Avenue Extension Waterline directly if access to their driveway will be to the new waterline as part of the project. running: Improvement Project started on March 23. affected by the scheduled work. The contractors of both projects will • Pemberville Library, east parking It is expected to be completed by August. The contractor will be required to keep notify property owners in advance of any lot; Construction is also underway on the any necessary driveway closures to an ab- work that may affect access to the property • Genoa Library parking lot; Navarre Avenue Waterline Replacement solute minimum. Driveways will be open or site utilities. • Elmore public parking lots near – Phase I project, which is expected to be during non-working hours unless otherwise The contractors contacted the Ohio the post offi ce and park; completed by December. notifi ed. Emergency access to drives will be Underground Protection Agency prior • Oak Harbor Library has its own Oregon City Council in February available at all times. to digging to have underground utilities Wi-Fi available to the back lot; awarded a contract to Hillabrand & Sons marked. The public utility companies will • Luckey Library - park across Construction, LLC, Northwood, for the Navarre waterline be marking their utilities as best as possible. street for best reception. project Starr Avenue Extension Waterline Oregon awarded a construction con- Residents are asked to contact the city to “Working in the telecommunica- Improvement Project. It will consist of re- tract to Speers Bros., Sandusky, for the note any underground sprinklers, systems, tions industry, we understand fi rst- placing about 5,300 feet of an 8-inch wa- Navarre Avenue Waterline Replacement drainage tiles, or buried utilities that may hand how important internet access terline on the south side of Starr Avenue Project – Phase 1. It starts west of Isaac not be marked or marked improperly for is for many local businesses and fam- Extension between Wynn and Stadium Streets Drive to Lallendorf Road. The proj- both projects. ilies with students,” said Brian Hintze, roads. The existing water service connec- ect improvements will occur within the The city hired full-time inspectors for Amplex Director of Sales & Marketing. tions along Starr Avenue Extension will be existing public right-of-way or established the projects. The project inspectors will be “By partnering up with several com- connected to the new 8-inch waterline. easements with the following work occur- available on each site to address any con- munity locations such as libraries and The city received a low interest loan ring between these addresses: cern the public may have during construc- schools, Amplex is able to use our through the Ohio Environmental Protection •2701 – 3111 Navarre: Lining of the ex- tion. fi xed-wireless technology to offer free Agency’s Water Supply Revolving Loan isting local 8-inch waterline along the north For any concerns, questions or prob- public Wi-Fi during the crisis. Account (WSRLA) for the design and con- side of Navarre with new fi re hydrants and lems regarding the construction of the wa- “These Wi-Fi hot spots give fami- struction of the project. new waterline extensions across Navarre to terline projects, please contact the City of lies the opportunity to complete home- During working hours, the contractor serve new fi re hydrants along the south side Oregon Department of Public Service, 419- work assignments, stay in touch with may close Starr Avenue Extension between of the road. 698-7047, or the Oregon Police Dispatch’s loved ones, and enjoy online activities, Wynn and Stadium roads to through traffi c •3165-3181 Navarre: Installation of a after hours non-emergency number at 419- while still allowing for social distanc- and maintain one lane of traffi c through the new 9-inch waterline along the north side 698-7064. ing,” he said. work area for locals. Due to the nature of of Navarre with new fi re hydrants and wa- Construction plans and specifi cations the project, the city is asking motorists to terline extensions across Navarre to serve are available for review at the Oregon avoid driving through the construction area new fi re hydrants along the south side of Municipal Complex at the Department of Dog shelter as much as possible. the road; Public Service Offi ce. In the interest of public health and safety, the Wood County Dog Shelter is implementing the following emergen- Oregon approves bids for road repair program cy closure protocols effective Monday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m. By Kelly J. Kaczala residential resurfacing of the following: •S. Wynn Road – Navarre Avenue to • The Dog Shelter will be closed to News Editor •N. Edward Street – Seaman Road to South limits; the public, including volunteers. [email protected] North limits; •The West municipal complex site im- • Phone calls will be answered •N. Fargo Street – Seaman Road to provements, Phase 2; during normal shelter hours. Oregon City Council earlier this month Pullman Avenue; •The senior center parking lot. • Appointments may be scheduled approved the bids of contractors for its •N. Goodrich Street – Seaman Road to for critical services, including releas- 2020 Roadway Improvement Program. the North limits; Replacement ing dogs to their owners and adopting “The whole project is divvied up be- •N. Goodyear Street – Seaman Road to Council also approved the bid of E.S. dogs. tween two contractors,” said Public Service Pullman Avenue; Wagner, Oregon, for the Seaman Road and The following are non-critical ser- Director Paul Roman. “Both meet the best •Pullman Avenue – N. Yarrow Street Yarrow Street bridge replacements for vices offered as listed below: bid criteria and are the lowest and best to N. Fargo Street; $1,186,511. • Dog license sales are available bids.” •N. Stephen Street – Seaman Road to “E.S. Wagner was the lowest and best online at doglicenses.us/OH/Wood/. The total project costs $1.2 million. Milwaukee Avenue; bid for the project,” said Roman. • View adoptable dogs online at The approved contractors are Helms •Lawnsdale Drive – Luverne Avenue The city received federal grant money www.co.wood.oh.us/dogshelter/. and Sons Excavating, Inc., of Findlay, and to South limits; from the Federal Highway Administration • The ability to visit adoptable Henry W. Bergman, Inc., of Genoa. •Luverne Avenue – Eastvale Avenue to funded through the Ohio Department of dogs, obtain dog park memberships The Department of Public Service East limits; Transportation, said Roman. and surrender dogs is unavailable. checked their references with the cities of •Eastvale Avenue – Wheeling Street to “It pays 95 percent of construction, Shelter employees will continue to Findlay, Tiffi n, Sylvania, and Henry County Berlin Avenue; and up to a maximum cap amount of $1.1 respond to reported incidents and per- and believes Helms and Sons Excavating is •Main road resurfacing of Corduroy million,” he said. “We’re just over that form enforcement duties. For emergen- qualifi ed to do the work, said Roman. Road – West limits to Lallendorf Road; amount, but a good portion of the project is cies, contact the Wood County Sheriff’s “They are a new contractor, at least •Coy Road – Seaman Road to Corduroy being paid for by grant dollars.” Offi ce. for our bid. All of the references gave very Road. The Seaman Road Bridge is over Otter For additional information, call good reviews,” said Roman. The city has Creek just east of Wheeling Street. The the Wood County Dog Shelter at 419- hired Bergman on prior projects. Repairs Yarrow Street Bridge is between Seaman 354-9242 during shelter hours, which Henry W. Bergman, Inc., will do vari- and Corduroy roads. are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, ous pavement repairs, including. The projects are expected to be com- 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Thursday 8:30 Resurfacing •S. 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We have lunches during the coronavirus pandemic ing meals immediately. So, we’re into our “It is complete appreciation. My hus- some cafeteria staff there and volunteers, shutdown. second week and it went from 1,000 and band said he even saw a lady with tears in so it’s a drive-through or you can walk up, Even more at need are the thousands we knew we were going to get more for the her eyes,” Laurell said. “They cannot be come up and everything is prepackaged of students who are on free and reduced Monday serving because that was going more appreciative. An interesting fact, and for you. We give you a bag if you are in a lunch status. to be our big serving for the whole week. this is something that is just a little bit dif- car depending on how many children you Oregon City Schools is offering its Really, the number is 4,999 because I had ferent — we had a couple parents tell us have, give you the corresponding meals, “Caring for Our Kids” grab and go USDA one meal left. that their children are appreciating just hav- and we see you on the next trip. It’s going sponsored breakfast and lunch for children “It just keeps growing. I want to be all- ing the normalcy of a school meal. It’s not really well, and it supports the school dis- ages 3-18 every Monday from 10 a.m. to in for it the entire time that it is needed. My necessarily it’s a big, big need, because I do trict, obviously, in times like these.” noon during the school closing. Assistant food kitchen staff and the administration think there is, but just getting that school Within the school district, the need Superintendent Dean Sandwisch cannot have been just so overwhelmingly support- meal is making our kids happy because they for these families to get meals is great, says emphasize enough how important the pro- ive. It’s just good to see everybody come are used to that school meal every day, so it’s Gault. gram is. together and work for a kind of normal that “On a normal school day at Toledo “About 1,300 of our students are on common cause.” their getting their Public Schools, nearly 90 percent of our free and reduced status, so it’s critical Laurell says they school meal. That’s kids are on a free and reduced lunch. We for some of these folks that they get their are limiting the amount probably the best serve around 21,000 meals every day and meals. I still think that we’re just touch- of staff that helps to fol- takeaway I’ve had with schools being closed, we still have ing the surface at this point because with low social distancing It is complete from the whole thing families and students that are looking for 6,000 meals it’s about 350 students, maybe guidelines. appreciation.“ My is that we’re helping where that meal is going to come from,” a little bit more than that,” Sandwisch “Our staff has vol- our kids deal with Gault said. “So, the district is doing what says. unteers but we’re keep- husband said“ he this by just giving the district does in times like this. We “People are appreciative, people are ing it at a minimum. them their school opened up eight of our sites for parents to stepping up to help who are really trying So, we’re using our even saw a lady with meal that they are bring their children, whether you are TPS to honor space and we’re doing a lot of this teachers and our clas- used to. or not, and receive our food.” outside. As soon as the report we take ev- sifi ed employees and tears in her eyes. For informa- Gault says the online learning program eryone’s temperature and then we move on what we’re doing is we tion, call the Oregon within TPS during this school shutdown from there. It defi nitely feels very, very es- are going to keep those Schools hotline at has seen its’ challenges as well. sential to us because we just see a lineup same workers for the 419-698-6030. “It’s going about as well as we can do. of cars that are picking up food. They need following week. They Unfortunately, not everyone has an internet it. It’s very critical,” Sandwisch continued. have to take their temperature and we’ve Waite connection, so it’s a challenge,” Gault said. “I fell into the role on Monday, but told them they can’t be sick at all. That way Waite High School is one of eight pick- “But we also have paper and pencil learn- we kind of do three cars at a time, and I’m we don’t have to go over the procedures up locations for Toledo Public Schools, and ing so we will be distributing more infor- kind of traffi c manager at the head of it, with everybody again, so we’re kind of Jim Gault, executive transformation leader mation out on April 6 in the event we are telling them what will happen and then keeping the same volunteers week by week of curriculum and instruction, says it is the closed beyond the time the governor has we take their name, they’ve already regis- so that minimizes the exposure so they are busiest location. closed us so far.” tered, we give them their boxes, and it’s not getting exposed to different people ev- “Waite, in terms of our high schools, is For information about the meals pro- quick turnaround. It looks like NASCAR ery week,” Laurell said. the one we are seeing the most volume at. gram, contact Linda Meyers at lmeyers@ because we turn it around in probably two Sandwisch added, “We currently have It’s just what Waite is — it’s a staple on the tps.org. minutes or less and then the next three four of our six kitchens in operation and east side, parents and children have been move up.” they are a trimmed down staff. It’s basically very happy to see us and they can continue Pick-up is drive-through style at Starr a couple at each one — Clay is the biggest to come back and we’re happy for that,” Quilters’ canceled Elementary. Each student receives fi ve one. We just have as trimmed of a staff as Gault said. The Maumee Bay Country Quilters’ breakfasts and fi ve lunches for the entire we can get, and they are coming in for three At Waite, pick-ups are available daily. Guild has canceled the April 7 meeting due week. days a week. “We’re working with the United Way to the coronavirus restrictions and safety of “It’s really going well,” said Food “On Mondays, regular hand-out days, 211 to give out free meals for children, our membership. Future meetings will be Service Supervisor Vicki Laurell. “You we have a total of about 12 people, all em- whether they are TPS or not, and they get a announced in The Press.

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By J. Patrick Eaken wide email. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Press Staff Writer “For the safety of everyone involved, Children must remain in the car, and [email protected] please do not send children or accompa- a food service staff member will approach Wood Conservation ny them if you have a fever or are under the vehicle to count how many children, For schools providing meal service to any quarantine for exposure to someone putting the appropriate number of bags District issues their students during this coronavirus pan- suspected of COVID-19. Let us know, and containing breakfasts and lunches. If a fam- demic shutdown, there are several chal- we will work to get things somehow deliv- ily needs supplemental food for children, new offi ce updates lenges. ered to you. We do not want anyone to go there is a cart next to the Boost Bus in the Eastwood Local Schools has a unique hungry, but we have to protect our staff as outer elementary parking lot to get one bag Wood Soil & Water Conservation Dis- kind of challenge — the district is spread well,” Welker continued. for every three children in the household. trict has issued updates regarding changes out over a larger geographic area than many The district was on spring break last “We’re letting people who qualify to the H2Ohio enrollment, and day-to-day other districts. week, so meal service will pick again on to pick up food and it’s kind of sim- operations. As a result, food is being distributed to Monday, says Ruch, who oversees the ilar to a restaurant’s curbside service,” The deadline to sign up for H2Ohio fi ve locations — the high school offi ce, the program along with food service director Superintendent Jim Witt said. “We’re hav- has been extended until June 2. The dis- former Pemberville Elementary gymnasium, Karen Brown. ing people go out and put food out there, trict encourages application appointments Troy Villa clubhouse, Zion Lutheran Church “It’s important for our kids to have so we keep our social distancing, but we be completed by May 27. in Luckey and St. John’s Lutheran Church in healthy meals while we are on this break. think it’s really important that our kids get Appointment availability will be re- Stony Ridge. Food is provided on Mondays We don’t know how long it is going to last, fed during this time.” duced starting April 1 so that staff can tend and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at we don’t know how many parents have Witt says Lake is using food service peo- to other District work. The District is now each location. For Troy Villa and the church been laid off that really could use this food ple and volunteers from the Lake Township collecting for review Voluntary Nutrient locations, a bus is parked in the parking lot. so we’re trying everything we can.” Firebelles help put the packages together. Management Plans of those who have al- “We were way over 100 kids on one The program is seeing one issue — They do just a tremendous amount of work ready signed up for H2Ohio and are plan- day. Since our district is so spread out, some products are becoming scarce. for our district and we’re really thankful for ning a spring 2020 phosphorous applica- we try to be in all areas of the district,” “We have food service personnel, we their help,” Witt continued. tion. Assistant Treasurer Laurie Ruch said. have bus drivers — the food service pre- The Lake Township Firebelles has Ohio Department of Agriculture will All meals are a grab and go, and the pares it and gets it ready and we send one been supporting the Fire Department and also be conducting some of these reviews district follows federal school breakfast cook and one bus driver to each location,” Community for 73 years, providing a month- and may call applicants. and lunch regulations. Breakfast consists of Ruch said. “It’s going well so I hope we can ly mobile food pantry and maintaining the All district business is currently by a pop tart or cereal box, a grain, juice and keep doing it. We are having a little prob- yearly Feed Our Neighbors Food Baskets appointment only. Those who need to a milk. Lunch consists of a sandwich, fruit, lem getting product now. A lot of places are program, which last year reached over 80 meet with someone face-to-face or drop off vegetable and milk. out of some items, but so far so good.” families in the area, among other projects. physical papers should call the offi ce in Students will get three breakfast meals Welker announced another change For questions about Lake’s program, advance at 419-354-5517. Offi ce staff can and three lunch meals with six milks on starting this week — the district will start email Chris Wilson at cwilson@lake- work remotely with those who do not want Monday. On Thursday, students will get using school vans instead of buses, and ta- schools.org. to or cannot visit in person. two breakfast and two lunch meals with bles will be set out for children to pick up For H2Ohio, download and fi ll out the four milks. In addition, each family will their lunches. Welker stresses the impor- Farmer Field Worksheet online at www. be provided spaghetti noodles and sauce, a tance of social distancing and staying six Delivery change woodswcd.com/h2ohio.html and gather loaf of bread, and a jar of peanut butter. feet from others. Beginning with the March 23 issue, digital fi eld maps. These additional items will be paid If you have a child with any type of al- The Press will be delivered to homes for through the generosity of the Eastwood lergy, contact Ruch and a substitution will only and not distributed to the news Extension offi ce closed Family Fund. These funds were raised by be made. If you cannot make these serving stand racks at business establishments. Ohio State University Extension of- Eastwood Alumni and residents before times and would like a meal delivered to Mary Perkins, general manager, fi ces throughout Ohio are implementing Thanksgiving, says Superintendent Brent your house, contact Ruch at 419-833-6411 said the policy will be in effect for a month and is being put in place to teleworking options for staff amid current Welker. or [email protected]. keep carriers safe. coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) out- “If you are sending younger kids, The Press offi ce is closed due break concerns, and all Extension offi ces please make sure they can carry everything. Lake to the state implementing a closure are closed to the public until further notice. Parents are encouraged to accompany their Lake’s meal service just got underway of business during the coronavirus The move mirrors The Ohio State Uni- child to help with transport. Again, these Wednesday, for children ages 1-18 free of pandemic. Press staff is routinely versity’s decision to close university build- extra items may be heavier for smaller chil- charge and will continue during the school checking phone messages and emails ings and facilities on all of its campuses dren so parents may want to come with closure. The program runs in the main during the day. to “critical services” only, such as law en- their child,” stated Welker in his district- campus parking lot every Wednesday from forcement and public safety, hospitals and health services, facility utilities and a few others via email and phone. Most Extension-planned activities Heat Your Home through April 20 are postponed, scheduled to be held virtually, or canceled. For Less! 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If you can no- To the editor: The Northwestern Water is a steamy cup of cinnamon tea, a blanket, tice emotions without becoming them, they and Sewer District is committed to keeping and a book. What is your brain bliss? no longer determine your behavior.” Visit water and sewer services fl owing to and Do you need to quarantine the brain to anxiety “really try to limit the news con- www.psychologytoday.com. from homes 24/7/365. from information overload? Yes. Too much sumption or just staring at your phone and Beliefs, perception, and perspective We are prepared to provide safe, clean sunshine is a desert and too much rain is your computer, because for most of us that are created inside the amazing skull setting water and sewer services throughout the a fl ood. Give your brain a break from ob- makes mental health worse rather than bet- on the neck. Challenge scary thoughts in- Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. sessive viewing of news about the corona- ter.” stead of inviting them in for a tea party. You First and foremost, your water is safe to virus. Decrease your daily dose of health “The emotional brain responds to are the boss of your brain. And thoughts are drink. COVID-19 is not impacting our wa- facts. Watching funny animal videos brings an event more quickly than the thinking just thoughts. When you can’t control the ter supply. According to the World Health warm fuzzies to my crispy brain. brain.” — Daniel Goleman situation, you can change how you think Organization, Center for Disease Control, Do you need to go on a social media Emotions are created in brain and about the situation. and Water Environment Federation, there diet for a while? Yes. However, connect- show up in the body. Fear is a natural re- The brain is connected to the body. is no evidence that COVID-19 is present in ing via technology can be therapeutic dur- action during a pandemic. However, anxi- What is healthy for the brain is also healthy or is being transmitted by drinking water ing disease isolation. But avoid ardent ety and panic ensues when fear jumps on for the body. What is healthy for the body is supplies. complainers, dooms day naysayers, and the emotional rollercoaster and speeds up also healthy for the brain. Hydration, sleep, Our crews are focused on keeping safe, faultfi nders. Give your psyche some posi- and down with uncertainty. Fear of the un- creativity, fresh air, nature walks, having clean water fl owing to homes and provid- tive word food with hopeful conversation. known can paralyze logical thinking. The fun with children, petting animals. ing essential sewer services throughout this Escaping into Pollyanna la-la land is not unexpected can derail us and catapult us Your brain is your best friend — so take emergency. We have protective measures what I’m suggesting. Stay in reality, but into a brain hullabaloo. The fi ght, fl ight, care to treat it well during stressful times. in place to protect our operators, including balance brain and body exposure to data or freeze response begins in the amygdala, “I beg you take courage; the brave soul individual staffi ng at our water and sewer and statistics. A brain buffet of panic is not which is an almond-shaped bundle of neu- can mend even disaster.” — Catherine the plants, staggered shifts, remote working healthy or helpful. rons that forms part of the limbic system in Great arrangements and social distancing. We Recently, the Washington Post penned the brain. are currently implementing portions of an article with advice from mental health “You are not your emotions. Emotions Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, our contingency plan and will continue experts about easing anxiety during the are, by their very nature, strong. However, columnist, educator, and therapist. She to adapt to ensure operations continue pandemic. Psychologist Kathy Hogan- it’s important to get clear that you are not lives in Ohio. Contact her at melissamcol- throughout this crisis. Bruen recommends that individuals prone your emotions. You are a person with val- [email protected]. To help customers facing fi nancial dif- fi culties, we have suspended all service shutoffs for past-due accounts. If you have trouble paying your bill, we are willing to Much to talk about during coronavirus outbreak work with you. Please contact our custom- er service offi ce to make payment arrange- There is no doubt the coronavirus has your personal information that will lead to ments. Our customer service staff is avail- changed all our lives. Crime your bank accounts being emptied. able during regular business hours Monday I am right there with all of you since Never…let me repeat…never give your through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. early in the outbreak, my chief directed me Prevention personal information out to anyone calling Our offi ce remains closed to the public to work from home. I am spending much or emailing you, regardless of what they are until further notice, so please call 419-354- of my time making calls to Neighborhood Corner telling you. 9090 and select option 2 for assistance. Our Watch members and others to check on by Ron Craig A lot of people end up being scammed online billing system as well as the auto- them and to provide some socialization when they do an internet search for a gov- mated phone payment system is available during these times of isolation. ernment agency or company, only to fi nd for electronic payment via credit card or I am also investigating ways to conduct Watch out for scams and internet fraud out later they were not actually on the of- electronic check 24/7/365 at nwwsd.org. Neighborhood Watch meetings without re- As a crime prevention offi cer, my big- fi cial website for the entity they wanted. If you experience a water or sewer quiring people to physically come together. gest fear is that people will become victims For example, if you use Google as your emergency or service disruption and need of scams and internet fraud. There are sev- search engine and you type in the entity to reach us after hours, please call your What is happening in Lake Township eral reports out there of unscrupulous peo- you are looking for, many times the search county sheriff’s offi ce: Our offi cers have had to make changes ple who are preying on others during the results do not refl ect what you were looking • Wood County, 419-354-9001, choose in the way they perform their duties. For viral outbreak. for. You may need to look down the search option 9; one thing, they are trying to handle as may Fake vendors are advertising health results several choices before you fi nd the • Hancock County, 419-422-2424 calls as they can by phone. This, of course, products and safety products that don’t ex- one you wanted. (McComb); reduces the number of personal contacts ist. There are a lot of people trying to get If you choose the wrong one, you may • Henry County, 419-592-8010. they must make, and that is the key to stem- their hands on face masks, hand sanitizer end up entering personal information to a A dispatcher will notify The District’s ming the spread of the virus. and other such items in an effort to try to website that can lead to fraudulent activity. on-duty personnel. We’ve all heard the term “supply protect themselves. There are nationwide In conclusion, we are being told things Finally, with the demand for toilet pa- chain” in the news lately. While we have shortages of these items, and healthcare will get worse before they get better, but per and the increase in sales of disinfect- many fi ne businesses in Lake Township, professionals are concerned there will not hopefully there is light at the end of the ing wipes, we remind our customers to one stands out as a shining star as we talk be enough for them. tunnel. If we practice social distancing and not fl ush disposable or disinfecting wipes, about supply chain. Nagle Trucking has a Another item high in demand is virus proper sanitary techniques we are being ad- paper towels, tissues or napkins down fl eet of refrigerated tractor-trailer rigs that test kits, and many people are falling victim vised of, that time will come sooner. the toilet. Instead, please toss them in the are delivering life-sustaining food prod- to those who pretend to have them for sale. garbage. Flushing these items could cause ucts. If these items were truly available, states This article is a public service from you costly plumbing issues during a crisis. I had the pleasure of talking to owner and the federal government would have the Crime Prevention Division of the Lake Only fl ush toilet paper. Ed Nagle recently, and he told me there purchased them. Scammers are swindling Township Police Department. Township This emergency is unfolding, with new have been only a few snags as his drivers big chunks of money out of people trying to residents may obtain further information information changing constantly. Please re- perform their duties. Hats off to Ed, his acquire these items that don’t exist. on crime prevention and public safety top- main informed to keep yourself and your employees, and all truck drivers for doing Internet fraud is running rampant right ics by contacting Ron Craig, crime preven- family safe during this time. their part in getting the food to us we all now. There are fake websites and emails tion specialist/community policing offi cer, Visit nwwsd.org/coronavirus for fac- need. circulating that are aimed at trying to get at 419-481-6354. tual information regarding water and sewer services. Is corporate opportunism supplanting cooperation? Jerry Greiner President, Northwestern Water and Sewer District By Sam Pizzigati and Sarah Anderson erful to become ever richer and more pow- erful at the expense of everyone else. We all have to come together. We need Guest One example: Within our increas- to help each other. We don’t have time for ingly coronavirus-ravaged economy, more The Since politics as usual. Editorial and more families will be facing evictions. P 1972 In times of crisis like the current coro- Progressive activists and offi cials are now RESS navirus pandemic, these sorts of calls for quite rightfully calling for a coronavirus Metro Suburban Explore cooperation become the drumbeat of our moratorium on evictions. P.O. Box 169 • 1550 Woodville Rd., Millbury, OH 43447 daily lives. But we have a chance to go much fur- 419-836-2221 Fax 419-836-1319 Unfortunately, no drumbeat ever are seeing,” she told Democracy Now re- ther. Why not use this crisis to rewrite the www.presspublications.com Distribution: 29,061 gets everybody marching in sync. In deeply cently, “this very predictable process that eviction-enabling statutes that let corporate Metro Edition: 13,728 Suburban Edition: 15,333 unequal societies like our own, a wealthy we see in the midst of every economic cri- landlords enrich themselves at the expense few can exploit such catastrophes to make sis, which is extreme corporate opportun- of vulnerable families in the fi rst place? General Manager: Mary Perkins themselves even wealthier. ism.” The coronavirus crisis also gives us an News Editors: Larry Limpf, Kelly Kaczala Back in 2007, Naomi Klein explored In response to the pandemic, she said, opportunity to use the public purse to shift Sports Editor: J. Patrick Eaken this phenomenon brilliantly in her land- the Wall Street wishlist on everything from our economy towards greater equity and Features Editor: Tammy Walro mark book The Shock Doctrine. Klein cutting and privatizing Social Security — sustainability. The core of a reverse shock Photographer/Graphics: Ken Grosjean, Stephanie Wade showed how corporate elites worldwide by undermining its payroll tax revenue doctrine ought to be a massive public in- Advertising: Cindy Harder, Lesley Willmeth, Leeanne LaForme, have repeatedly and brutally used “the stream — to enriching the fossil fuel indus- vestment program designed to create good Peggy Partin, Katherine Siebenaller public’s disorientation following a collec- try with huge bailouts is being dusted off. jobs, with a premium on projects that better Classifieds: Stephanie Wade, Angie Tierney tive shock — wars, coups, terrorist attacks, So how can we prevent a “shock doc- position our economy to address climate Circulation: Jordan Szozda market crashes, or natural disasters — to trine” repeat? change. Social Media: Tammy Walro push through radical pro-corporate mea- For starters, we need to provide imme- But we could also use these funds to sures.” diate support for those the coronavirus is reverse some of the inequality that makes The 2008 fi nancial collapse would hitting the hardest: the sick and those who economic crises so dangerous to begin Publication Date: Monday vividly illustrate the dynamics Klein de- care for them, as well as the workers who with. Classified Deadline: 1 p.m., Thursday scribed. The Wall Street giants whose reck- lose jobs and income. Display Advertising Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday less and criminal behavior ushered in that But we can’t afford to stop there. We Sarah Anderson and Sam Pizzigati News Deadline: Noon, Wednesday Audited by: crisis ended up even bigger and more pow- need, in effect, a “shock doctrine” in re- co-edit Inequality.org at the Institute for Hours: Monday-Thursday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. erful than before the crisis began. verse. 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By J. Patrick Eaken Press Staff Writer [email protected]

Northwood food service director Emilia Bires says that when the school bus comes down the street to deliver meals, it generates excitement. As long as the district is shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, bus deliveries will start at 11 a.m. “They’re excited. They see us coming down the block like an ice cream truck. We’re getting a lot of positive remarks from parents. We’ve actually got a really cute picture sent to us by a student that we put on our Twitter account,” Bires said. “We did over 1,200 meals in the four days that we offered the meals. It went very Preparing meals for Northwood Schools are lead custodian Chris Crofts, food service workers Erin Wauford, Angel Gray, well. Our highest serving was on Friday, we Ginger Cairi, Julie Phelps, Teri Russell and Julie Russell and custodian Jeff Deal. (Photo courtesy Emilia Bires) hit 520 students.” The breakfast and lunch program is for so we had Rossford give us donations from For Bires, who has been with from there. I did the summer feeding pro- children up to age 18, served from 11 a.m. to their food service, and also Penta County Northwood’s food service department for gram for the last four years in Northwood, noon at Brentwood Park and various school (Vocational School), so they are sending 16 years and director for 14 years, this was so there are a lot of good things that we’re bus stops around town. There is no need to families to one of our sites that we are serv- a no-brainer. bringing to the families in Northwood. RSVP, “just come and be fed,” says a district ing at Brentwood, which is a little park “When you think about it, I always say, “I went to Greg Clark fi ve years ago fl yer. Northwood was on spring break last there near where the old Lark school was ‘Whatever you can do, it’s not just me, it’s and I said I wanted to do a summer feed- week, so the service will pick up again on that was torn down. So, we actually have everyone doing it — put a plan in place and ing program, and he said, ‘Why?’ and I said, Monday. Bires says the program has been a students coming from Rossford and that everybody will follow and make sure it gets ‘Because we need to help our district for collaboration between two departments. area getting meals there. done.’ I have a passion and I have the staff one.’ Two, he asked me to excel and see “We have all of our staff working be- “We are driving to every bus stop that supports me. I learned from a great chef what we can do for our families. cause they are actually contracted, so there where we pick up kids and we are letting years ago because I always worked in res- “I said that I was going to run it one are seven staff that are working, and we still the parents know where our buses are at. taurants and I had an opportunity to go to time and do it myself and it went from there. have our transportation employees working We have four buses going, two on one side cooking school,” Bires said. Greg was very knowledgeable and aggres- so they are on the bus and making sure that and two on the other side. So, everyone is She has taken this program further, but sive as well and he made a lot of difference we get deliveries to all the students and actually waiting at the bus stops. long before schools shut down because of at Northwood Schools. I did this because I families. So, it actually is a collaboration “I say hats off to the food service staff the coronavirus epidemic. A summer feed- know there is a need and actually, we are between the transportation coordinator and and transportation, and to our superinten- ing program serving breakfast and lunch doing very well with that. We see a lot of the food service, and the school district is dent (Jason Kozina) — he’s been 100 per- runs from the fi rst week of June through the students, and other districts come to our supporting us doing this. cent behind me. We do it together and we fi rst week in August for children up to the feedings. We have Genoa schoolchildren “We buy the food through our gov- know what we need to do. It’s been really age of 18 at the Brentwood Shelter House coming to our feedings in the summer, we ernment funded money and GFS (Gordon nice. We had a nice week. I’m buying food and the high school. have Lake schoolchildren coming down, so Food Service) is one the vendors that we right now so we can start back up on March “I like kids, I like the family we’re with. we have opened it up to everyone.” use. Then, actually while we were offering 30. It’s nice networking, you know. We do I have my own food pantry I helped start Bires can be reached at 419-691-3888, meals, Rossford schools wasn’t able to do it, it together. It’s a team effort.” two years ago so I have donations coming ext. 1630 or [email protected].

Salutes Cardinal Stritch’s Salutes Clay High School’s March Student of the Month March Student of the Month Emma John Cronin Engle

Emma has a GPA of 4.17 and is ranked 9th in her class. She has John has a GPA of 3.63 (unweighted) and been active in the National Honor 3.92 (weighted) and is ranked 30th in his Society and the Yearbook staff class. He is active in both the Marching where she served as editor. Emma and Jazz Bands. John is also a member is also a Cheerleader, a Student of the National Honor Society and the Ambassador and a member of the Business Professionals of America. Spirit Club. The son of Trish Engle and Bob Engle, Th e daughter of Jason and Jennie John plans on majoring in Computer Cronin, Emma plans on attending Science and Business at a college yet to be Bowling Green State University decided upon, with hopes of starting his and majoring in Early Childhood own business. Education.

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James Jarett Jablonski Spoores Jarett has a GPA of 3.682 and is ranked James is a senior from Northwood High School and 23rd in his class. He is on the Wrestling is studying Construction Electricity at Penta Career Center. He has been an honor roll student and team and is also a member of Skills earned the Penta Academic Achievement Award in USA, Drug Free Clubs of America and 2019. At Penta, James is a member of SkillsUSA and the National Honor Society. the Drug Free club. He also participated in Penta’s Early Job Placement program and worked this school The son of Greg and Jennifer Spoores, year for a local electrical contractor while attending Jarett plans to attend the Power classes at Penta. James has been active at North- Systems Institute Program at Owens wood. He is a four-year member of the football team; Community College. a three-year member of the track team; and has been a cast member of several Northwood musicals.

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Gavin Peters, a third-grader at Genoa (Genoa High School), a student in Penta’s Elementary School, placed third in his age Criminal Justice 1 program. group and fourth overall at the Eagle Bay • First Aid/CPR competition: Abbey Pinewood Derby held March 8 at Clyde Student Mackay, (Eastwood High School), a student High School. Peters is a member of Bear in Penta’s Firefi ghter 2 program. Pack 342, Williston. • Nurse Assisting competition: Amber He is the son of Kevin and Carrie Stars Mugler, (Woodmore High School), a student Peters. in Penta’s Medical Technologies Academy 2 program. Penta students excel competition: Daniel Mattimoe, (Oak • Architectural Drafting competition: Penta Career Center students earned Harbor High School), a student in Penta’s Georgia Stinson, (Genoa High School) a top awards at the Ohio SkillsUSA Automotive Technologies 1 program. student in Penta’s Computer Aided Design Northwest Regional Competition. • Medical Terminology competition: 2 program. The event, which was held at Penta Mary Paengrord (Northwood High School), SkillsUSA is a national nonprofi t orga- Career Center on Feb. 14, included 38 a student in Penta’s Medical Technologies nization serving teachers and high school competitions. Thirty-one Penta students Academy 1 program. and college students who are preparing earned either a gold (fi rst place), silver • Prepared Speech competition: for careers in trade, technical and skilled (second place) or bronze (third place) med- Marissa Pendry (Northwood High School), service occupations, including health oc- al and qualifi ed for the Ohio SkillsUSA a student in Penta’s Cosmetology 1 pro- cupations. The organization provides edu- Championships that were set to be held in gram. cational experiences such as leadership, Columbus in April. They include: • Crime Scene Investigation compe- teamwork, citizenship, and character de- • Automotive Service Technology Gavin Peters tition (team of three): Morgan Perkins, velopment skills.

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Frank Waganfeald Jhaiden Wilson Joey Holifi eld Ben Morrison Jac Alexander Stritch’s high-octane backcourt duo lead All-Press Team

By J. Patrick Eaken Conference Bay Division POY. Press Sports Editor “Jac is a special player in the Oak [email protected] 2019-20 Alan Miller Jewelers Harbor basketball program,” said coach Eric Sweet. “He is a four-year starter and Only three of 10 local boys basketball two-time captain. He was always the hard- teams had winning records, but when you All Press Boys Basketball Team est working player we had in the gym. Our look at the individual talent coming from Player of the Year: Joey Holifield, Cardinal Stritch team and program ran through him the past this community, it is shocking. Coach of the Year: Eric Sweet, Oak Harbor four years.” That includes two guards who ruled This year, Oak Harbor went 19-5, los- the Cardinal Stritch backcourt and contrib- ing in the tournament to eventual district uted over 40 points per game. FIRST TEAM Points semifi nalist Rossford, 51-43. Leading the way is Stritch 6-foot-3 se- “The leadership and work ethic he nior guard Joey Holifi eld, this year’s Alan Jhaiden Wilson Cardinal Stritch 5’7 Jr Guard 20.3 2.3 stls put into the game of basketball allowed Miller Jewelers All-Press Player of the Year. Jac Alexander Oak Harbor 5’10 Sr Guard 19.0 4.5 asst the Rocket basketball program to elevate In voting by 10 coaches and 10 media Ben Morrison Rossford 6’2 So Guard 14.6 1.8 asst to a new level. He led Oak Harbor to its members, Holifi eld is a near-unanimous Joey Holifield Cardinal Stritch 6’3 Sr Guard 22.4 8.9 reb fi rst league championship since 2001, and choice for POY after averaging 22.4 points, Frank Waganfeald Clay 6’7 Jr Center 13.9 9.0 reb during his sophomore year helped lead 8.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and two steals per the Rockets to a sectional championship, game. He is a fi rst team All-Ohio Division SECOND TEAM which was the fi rst since 1998.” III selection by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Alexander fi nished his scoring career Association. Demond Marks Northwood 5’8 Jr Guard 19.3 4.3 asst third all-time in Oak Harbor Basketball “Joey has been an instrumental part Jay Moten Northwood 6’0 Jr Guard 16.3 6.5 reb History. He also owns the record for most of the success in our basketball program at Mike Rightnowar Genoa 6’3 Sr Guard 13.4 3.5 asst three-point goals in a career. Cardinal Stritch,” said Stritch coach Jamie Jacob Meyer Eastwood 6’3 So Forward 11.8 8.4 reb “Jac will be missed but he can be proud Kachmarik. Ethan Dewese Rossford 6’5 Sr Forward 13.5 6.8 reb of the legacy he left on the program. Jac is a “During his four-year career here at top six all-time great player in the Rockets Stritch, our record was 86-18. This year as a THIRD TEAM basketball program. I am honored to have senior he really stood out as our leader both Theo Hernandez Gibsonburg 5’9 Sr Guard 16.3 3.8 stls been his coach. Jac is an outstanding and on and off the court. All the accolades that amazing young man that was a joy to be Joey has received this season have been Blake Booker Oak Harbor 5’10 Jr Guard 11.0 2.1 stls around and coach over the past four years. well earned through all his hard work that Christian Peters Eastwood 6’2 Sr Forward 10.2 5.1 reb “Jac will further his basketball career he has put into the game of basketball. I am Gary Batch St. John’s 6’3 Sr Forward 9.5 5.1 reb at one of the greatest (NCAA) D-III pro- excited to see Joey grow as player next sea- Noah Hagdohl Clay 6’4 Jr Forward 12.2 5.3 reb grams in the state of Ohio and across the son at Oakland University. It has been a U.S. He will become a Pioneer and play for true blessing to coach Joey and watch him HONORABLE MENTION Coach Vanderwal at Marietta University. I mature into a wonderful young man.” Allen Laytart, Genoa; Andrew Barringer, Woodmore; Austin Biddle, Gibsonburg look forward to watching Jac play basket- Holifi eld is joined on the All-Press fi rst Cameron Huffman, Lake; Cameron Stuck, Waite; Clay Schulte, Oak Harbor ball at the next level.” team by teammate Jhaiden Wilson, a 5-7 Gabe Dowling, Oak Harbor; Hadden Rodgers, Lake; Jacob Halko, Eastwood Sweet, the son of legendary Ottawa- junior guard who averaged 20.3 points, 2.3 Justin Wiggins, Cardinal Stritch; Keeghan Calkins, Clay; Mitchell Tille, Gibsonburg Glandorf coach Dave Sweet, is All-Press rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.3 steals. Wilson Noah Henline, Eastwood; Paul Koenig, Woodmore; Ross Thompson, Cardinal Stritch Coach of the Year, but fi nishing two votes is special mention All-Ohio. Rylen Stoner, Genoa; Tyler Henderson, Gibsonburg; Zach Sziepila, Genoa behind in second place was Genoa coach “This season Jhaiden became a big Tim Hausfeld. Also getting votes were weapon in our offense and really had a Kachmarik, Eastwood coach Todd Henline, breakout season,” Kachmarik said. “He set district tournament, where they lost on Another “special player” and Rossford coach Brian Vorst, who had the school record for made three-pointers a last second shot to Evergreen (44-43), Joining the Stritch duo is Oak Harbor local representation on his team through in a season with 87. Last season, Jhaiden’s which had a shot at the state tournament 5-10 senior guard Jac Alexander, who av- open enrollment. role was to be our outside shooter but this but never got to play its’ regional fi nal game eraged 19 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists There were three players who live year he really showcased how talented of a against Ottawa-Glandorf because the Ohio and 2.7 steals. Alexander is the only other within The Press distribution area on the scorer he is by scoring in a variety of ways.” High School Athletic Association shut player besides Holifi eld to receive All-Press All-Press ballot that do not attend one of Holifi eld and Wilson led Stritch to a down winter sports because of the corona- POY votes and he is a D-II special mention 18-7 season, which included a trip to the virus epidemic. All-Ohio selection and the Sandusky Bay (continued on page 13) Proud to Support Area High School Boys Basketball byby co-sponsoring the All Press Boys Basketball

HHours:ours: Mon-FriMon-Fri 10am-6pm,10am-6pm, SatSat 10am-4pm10am-4pm THE PRESS MARCH 30, 2020 13 All-Press Cole worked himself into a champion (continued from page 12) 10 Eastern Maumee Bay community By J. Patrick Eaken at the end of their careers. Watching them schools, and one of them, Rossford’s Press Sports Editor strive and progress for four years, and then 6-2 sophomore guard Ben Morrison, an [email protected] the majority do not achieve the level they Oregon resident, is fi rst team All-Press. have been working so hard toward. It’s a very He averaged 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, Northwood senior wrestler Austin humbling sport for wrestlers and coaches.” 1.8 assists, had just 1.1 turnovers per Cole is a school record holder, and no one To Encheff’s credit, and his coaching game, and shot 66.7 percent from in- can take that away from him. staff, Cole believes he became a state-meet side the three-point arc, 31.5 percent However, the record he wanted will qualifying wrestler because of them. The from outside the arc, and 62.7 percent not happen because the Ohio High School Rangers fi nished as Toledo City League from the free throw line. Athletic Association “postponed indefi - runners-up, narrowly losing to east side ri- Ben chose to go to school and con- nitely” the state wrestling tournament be- val and champion Waite, and enjoyed suc- tinue playing with his friends from his cause of the Coronavirus COVID-19. cess up and down the lineup all year. AAU travel basketball days and Vorst “I beat a lot of records, but I didn’t get “Honestly, everything that I saw going could not be more pleased. Together, the record I wanted though — the single into other programs, I have never had such Vorst and his squad led the Bulldogs season record. I was two wins off. If I would good coaches before. They are always right to a 20-4 season and Northern Buckeye have went to state…,” Cole said, letting his by your side. They are always pushing,” Conference title, losing to Sandusky, voice drop off after the word “state.” Cole said. 82-60, in the D-II district tournament. It is easy to understand what comes “Coach (Steve) Simok has done a lot Filling out the All-Press fi rst next — the old “what if” that never hap- with me all season long, just pushed me team is 6-7 Clay junior center Frank pened. throughout the season and coming in help- Waganfeald, who nearly averaged a Cole (44-5) fi nished as a Division III ing during his off days and grinding out double-double at 13.9 points and nine district runner-up, losing in the 195-pound with me,” Cole said. rebounds. Playing in the tough Three championship by a 13-3 major decision to “Coach (Ken) Reinhart just helping us Rivers Athletic Conference, Clay went Edison senior Jacob Brewer (54-7). Once he with our strength and coming in there and 6-16, but Waganfeald is considered knew he had qualifi ed for state, the celebra- rolling around with us — it is an amazing one of the fi nest big men in the area tion was on. He won three matches straight, feeling that they come out there and do stuff by many high school coaches and he including the semifi nal, to get to the title like that. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for has one year to play for coach David match. any better coaches. They get things done, Rodriguez. “Once I won that match, I went crazy,” we do stuff in the room we get done and (Photos of All-Press fi rst team Cole said. “It was a good feeling that I was then we go rock it out in the tournaments.” players are by Amy Hansen; Laura going to make it down there and have the It all resulted in a big season for the Bolander; Russ Lytle/Facebook.com/ opportunity to do some great things down Austin Cole. (Photo by Doug Hise) Northwood senior. RussLytle/RHP; Doug Karns/www. there.” “Winning the (Northwood’s Jim) Derr DougKarns.smugmug.com; Lee Welch/ Still, Cole needed to get to 46 wins to ment over the years. Austin does have col- (Memorial) was a really huge accomplish- FamilyPhotoGroup.com) get the record he wanted most, but there lege coaches inquiring about him but, as of ment for me. I haven’t won that — last year were other records he did get. now, he is not planning to attend college. As I took second place,” Cole said. Cole ended his career second in career far as a person, I do not believe I have seen a “Then, I didn’t do too hot at (Clay’s) Golf Outing wins (tied with Jake Grigson) at 134. He is more social person, and I think that helped Maumee Bay (Classic), but at PIT (Perrysburg St. Mark Lutheran Church, 611 now the leader in career pins (81) and pins him prepare for the bigger stages. He is very Invitational Tournament) I ended up beat- Woodville Road, Toledo, will host its in a season (30). He ranks top fi ve all time relaxed and confi dent before matches.” ing the No. 1 kid in the state in my place- 14th Annual Golf Outing on Saturday, in takedowns, two-point near falls, three- Cole says he plans on entering the ment match. I fell short my fi rst one but May 30 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. point near falls and technical falls. workforce after graduation from high then I came back and cut some weight be- at Legacy Golf Club, 7677 U.S. 223 in Northwood coach Nick Encheff has en- school and not wrestling collegiately. But cause I knew 220 wasn’t right for me, so got Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267. The joyed watching Cole develop over his career. Encheff could see Cole’s disappointment down to 195 and I thought that was a good event is sponsored by the High School “He is one of the better natural athletes when the state meet was canceled. accomplishment. I rocked that out and did Youth Group of St. Mark. Proceeds from to come through our program,” Encheff “I won’t speak too much for Austin. It’s what I wanted to do and took fi rst. the golf outing will offset expenses for said. “He won some matches his freshman a given to say he was disappointed, as all the “The districts came and I ended up the youth to do mission work in Rogers, year because of his athleticism. He had a other state qualifi ers were,” Encheff said. winning all my matches until my semifi - Ohio this summer. Cost of the outing is losing record as a freshman. He is a very “He did experience the state tourna- nal match, then I pinned a kid in 1:03, then $75 per golfer and includes lunch, cart, raw wrestler. ment last year, which many will not have I ended up losing to the projected state dessert and prizes. Interested golfers “The enjoyable part was watching him that opportunity now. As far as I am con- champ which was a bad thing. Then, it all can contact the church at 419-691-3597. learn the sport of wrestling and the improve- cerned, I get emotional for all of my seniors went downhill when we got canceled.”

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Now that everyone knows that Eastwood has quality underclassmen who can wrestle, it does not help that they did not get a chance to prove themselves at the state meet. East- Eastwood had a trio of Division III state wood's qualifi ers — junior Brandon Hahn (48-2), Gavin Ow- sophomore Gavin Owens (45-7) and junior ens fl ips Jimmy Recknagel (40-11). Otsego's However, this year there was no state Jake Man- meet because the Ohio High School Athletic ley in the Association “postponed indefi nitely” the state wrestling tournament because of the 120-pound Coronavirus COVID-19. district “They obviously felt disappointed. champi- They all looked forward to it,” Eastwood onship coach Joe Wyant said. “Obviously, I had a match. feeling it was coming but I tried to act like Manley we couldn’t control it. We don’t want to get won 6-3 by mad about something we can’t control. But decision. the only good thing, all three of them have a chance to come back next year because (Photo they are all underclassmen. by Doug “For guys like Owens and Hahn, their Hise) whole season is the state tournament. They’re quality guys and a lot of guys are a tournament we went to near Akron early another shot at Manley at state. tournament.” happy to make it. Recknagel is super happy this season. He’s had a great season. He “A lot of people wouldn’t realize it, but Recknagel advanced after fi nish- that he made it for the fi rst time and that doesn’t get nervous, and he’s been in so he had seven losses, but one loss was to a ing fourth, losing 10-5 to Mohawk senior was a great accomplishment for him be- many matches...He was smiling before the match to a predicted state champ, then he Morgan Price (45-9) in the 152 pound con- cause he’s put in a lot of weight loss, a lot start of the tournament. Nothing ever both- had fi ve losses to the Otsego kid (Manley) solation fi nal. of work to make weight all the time — it’s ers him.” and Manley is really good. So, he lost to Earlier this season, Eastwood qualifi ed been a struggle all year. But it was good for Owens faced Delta sophomore Zack some great guys. He had a great season. He to the D-III state duals team tournament him just to go, but for Owens and Hahn ev- Mattin in the 106-pound fi nals and lost an only lost to really quality guys — mainly with one solid wrestler at nearly every eryone expected them to be there.” 8-1 decision. It was a rare loss for Owens, Manley. He had a pretty good season other weight class, but not a lot of depth beyond Hahn, who won a league, sectional and who fi nished with a 47-3 record. Mattin, than those two guys. He jumped up two that. Hahn says the team got better as the district championship, admits, “I’ve got who also beat Owens, 6-3, in the district fi - weight classes from where he was.” season wore on. one more year to win a state title, sadly, but nals, placed seventh at 106 at the 2018 state Hahn won a 126-pound district title “We have a couple good ones on our I’ll take what I can get.” He also excelled at meet. this year after defeating Antwerp senior team, but obviously with good wrestlers top D-III tournaments hosted by Van Buren “It was cool,” Owens said of taking Randall Mills (36-8) by a 17-1 technical fall. you have other wrestlers wrestling good and Lima Central Catholic. second. “I got farther than I expected. I “He always had that dream (state wrestlers like me, Gavin Owens, or other During the state tournament last year thought I was going to lose in the quarters. championship),” Wyant said. “Last year he state qualifi er Jimmy Recknagel, and Bryce as a freshman, Owens took second place I wrestled someone (Covington sophomore was a little disappointed — he took fourth Maynard — when you start wrestling these at 106 pounds and Hahn, a sophomore, Kellan Anderson) who already beat me (5- and he was hoping to be at least second, good wrestlers, you all combined and you placed fourth at the D-III state tournament 0) midway through the season.” but (then-Genoa senior Oscar) Sanchez was learn how to do different things. You build at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. This year at 120, Owens advanced to the only guy who beat him last year. Hahn a better team around good wrestlers,” Hahn “We knew before the season he was state after fi nishing as district runner-up, had two losses this year — one was to the said. a good wrestler,” Wyant said of Owens. losing in the championship, 6-3, to Otsego Manley kid, who beat him 1-0, and then he (— includes quotes from last year’s “He was third in the state in junior high senior Jake Manley (47-0), who was his had one other loss to a guy from Allen East state tournament story by Press contribut- last year. He beat two very quality kids at nemesis all year. Owens was hoping to get in the fi nals of the Lima Central Catholic ing writer Mark Griffi n)

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J Johnohn L Lutheranutheran C Churchhurch 1213 Washington St. Oregon 1930 Bradner Rd./Corner Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday 2471 Seaman St. 691-7222 or 691-9524 419-855-3906 Clay High School Class of 2000 is planning a 20- of eachC monthalva rfromy L 1-3uth p.m.era nandC theh. last Thursday of Woodville & Bradner Rds. [email protected] year reunion May 2. For more details and RSVP of the month from 6-8 p.m. at 247 Oak St. (behind 419-836-8986 Sunday Services: www.stjohnsgenoa.org info, visit Clay2000reunion.wixsite.com. the post offi ce), in the former Loft Youth Center. Fellowship Breakfast/Learning: 9:15am 7:45 am & 10:15 am Sunday School 9:00am Sept.-May Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society, Historic Open to families in the Eastwood School District. Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School 9:00 am Traditional Service 10:00am Brandville School, 1133 Grasser St., is every 1st Luckey Library, 228 Main St., is closed to the pub- Pastor Robert Noble Jerald K. 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Board of the Ottawa County Transportation ZIONZION UNITEDUNITED Food for Thought Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Sunday Worship 10:00 am Improvement District (OCTID) will hold regular Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm MMETHODISTETHODIST C CHURCHHURCH Episcopal Church (corner of Coy and Navarre), meetings at 8:30 a.m. April 20, July 20 and Oct. 19 “Everyone Welcome” Breakfast 8:30am open the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4-6 p.m. at the county engineer’s offi ce, 8247 W. SR 163. Doors open at 3 p.m. Please bring ID. Supplemental Oak Harbor Al-Anon Family Group meets Fridays Sunday School all ages 9:00am Worship 10:00am 26535 Pemberville Rd. groceries provided to those in need. at 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 122 W (between St. Rtes. 795 & 163) Harbor View Historical Society Inc. and Ottawa St. The LIGHT Pantry opens Museum, 2083 Autokee St., is open Thursdays 5-8 Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel Food Pantry, 11805 2nd Weds. 5-7pm Perrysburg, OH p.m. Admission is free. 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Salem Township, OƩ awa County has fi led the Annual Financial Report for fi scal year ending December 31, 2019 with the Auditor of the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS State of Ohio. The report is on fi le at the Fiscal O ce, 11650 W Portage River S Rd, SEALED BIDS for the furnishing of the necessary materials and construction of the WASTEWATER ĸ TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS GENOA, OHIO will be received by the Village of Genoa, 102 Oak Harbor, OH. East Sixth Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430 until12:00 Noon (Local Time) Tuesday, April 21, 2020 and at that To view the report call 419-898-4126 time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. By the order of Sue Perrin, Fiscal Oĸ cer Salem Township, OƩ awa County, Ohio The scope of work for this project consists of chemical feed equipment, tertiary fi ltration equipment, ultravi- olet disinfection equipment in a wood frame building with miscellaneous piping, electrical, and site work.

The contract documents, including plans and specifi cations, are on fi le at the offi ce of the Village of Ge- POSTPONED noa, Ohio and the Architect/Engineer -- Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. (PDG). The documents may be viewed and ordered online or obtained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615, Telephone 419-385-5303, www.pdgplanroom.com for the cost of printing to be paid to the printing compa- ONLINE ONLY ny at the time the documents are picked up. Shipping and tax charges are the bidder’s responsibility and CONSIGNMENT AUCTION payable directly to Becker Impressions. Accepting FARM & CONSTRUCTION The Engineer for the Project is Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc., 1168 North Main Street, Bowling Green, EQUIPMENT * RUNNING MOWERS, ATV’s Ohio 43402. & GOLF CARTS * TRUCKS & TRAILERS All bids must be signed and submitted on the blanks which are bound in this booklet. Bids must state at the the unit prices in the blanks provided and be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked --- WASTEWATER SANDUSKY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS --- and addressed to the Village of Genoa, 102 East Sixth Street, March 23 - March 28 Genoa, Ohio 43430.

from 9 AM - 5 PM Daily The bid guaranty may be of two forms: Go to Bonnigson. 1. A Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond using the form in the Contract Documents. (The amount of the bid com/online to get does NOT have to appear on this form.) Terms, Conditions, Photos and 2. A certifi ed check, cashier’s check or letter of credit in favor of the Village of Genoa, Ohio in the amount of 10% of the bid. If the contract is awarded, a Contract Bond will be required, which is a 100% payment register to bid! and performance bond.

This procurement is subject to the EPA policy of encouraging the participation of small businesses in rural areas (SBRAs).

After the award of the contract let by competitive bid and prior to the time the contract is entered into, bid- Pick up ders shall submit the affi davit required under the Ohio Revised Code, Section 5719.042 that the bidder was dates not charged with any delinquent personal property taxes in Ottawa County, Ohio. will be The successful bidder will be required to pay not less than the highest applicable minimum wage rates as April established by the federal Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. 5th, 6th The Village of Genoa, Ohio reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularity in any & 7th bid and to determine the lowest and best bidder. from 9-5 No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 90 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of daily. bids. This project is being partially funded with Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) and Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) with Buy American requirements.

KENNETH BONNIGSON, CAI The estimated cost of construction which includes all allowance and alternates is $1,897,500. 1570 W. McPherson Hwy, Clyde, OH 43410 Office: 419-547-7777 www.bonnigson.com By Order of Kevin Gladden, Village Administrator THE PRESS MARCH 30, 2020 19               

            

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