It helpsleverageadditionalresourcesfor conjunction withacity, villageorcounty. erty, leverageloans,andactuallybeused in purposes ofaCICisthatitcanholdprop- pects ofacommunity. Oneoftheprimary ic, socialandeconomicdevelopmentas- ment corporation.Itcanhelpwiththeciv- “Therearecountiesthathavethem. Wood Countyhasacommunityimprove- ACICisempoweredundertheOhio Revised Code,accordingtoGrisdale. Wood County for Northwood,saidlastweek. “It’s underdiscussionrightnow,”Glenn Grisdale,aneconomicconsultant projects. development, holdpropertyandfi that couldbeusedtopromoteeconomic community, andasastand-aloneentity ACICisamechanism tohelppromote the socialandeconomicwellbeingof garding theformationofaCIC. there wasdiscussioninthecommitteere- Economic DevelopmentCommittee,said Councilman JimBarton,chairmanofthe At arecentcouncilmeeting, (CIC) asatoolforeconomicdevelopment. Northwoodisconsideringcreating a CommunityImprovementCorporation [email protected] News Editor By KellyJ.Kaczala Council eyescreatingeconomicdevelopmentboard Northwood Curtice. (PhotobyMaggiDandar) A wildturkeyseemstobewarningitsfriendsthatThanksgivingiscoming.The Save yourselves-it’sThanksgiving! Cross CountryHonorRoll See Sports nance TheWood CountyCICisusedtopro- Revolving loan ment purposes.” them arestillusedforeconomicdevelop- a lotoftheCICswerephasedout.Some didn’t havetherightpeopleonboard, ty, theyhadtomeetonceperyear. Ifthey and initiatives.Iftheydidn’tholdproper- promoted differentsortsofcivicprojects “Theyhelpedpromoteeconomicde- velopment intheircommunities.They CommunitiesacrossOhiocreatedCICs in the1950s,accordingtoGrisdale. projects.” that propertyandattack Woodville Roadinneed Serving MoreThan29,000Homes&Businessesin4Counties We havesomevacant up. We couldacquire of somecapitaltofi P Since 1972 buildings along

some blight. The “ 900H&Bii4Cti C 4 i i B & H 000 29 h RESS “ x November 25,2019FREE fl ock wasspottedalongCorduroyRoad, nity foranybusinessthathasafi revolve thatmoneybackintothecommu- the CIC.ThenNorthwoodCICwould would paytherevolvingloanfundbackat it, andinsteadofpayingthestateback,they gap fi ally inconjunctionwithabusiness, upon jobsthatarecreatedwithit.It’s usu- money forsitedevelopmentsdependent “You canborrowmoneyforprojects that createandretainjobs.You canborrow Grisdale. FundingofaCICcomesfromstate economic developmentprogram,said State funds trator ofitsrevolvingloanfund.” pose issimplyasanadvisorandadminis- City ofPerrysburghasaCIC.Itscentralpur- and developingarevolvingloanfund.The of Ohio,onewhichwouldbegenerating leverage additionalresourcesfromthestate Northwood. We wouldbeabletouseit of theprimaryreasonstohaveaCICin money tobusinesses.Thatwouldbeone mote economicdevelopmentbylending revolving loanfund.Thosefundshelppro- holder andadministratorofthecounty’s Commission. TheCICprettymuchisthe “Butitworksinconjunctionwith the Wood CountyEconomicDevelopment mote avarietyofprojects,hesaid. nancing. Thebusinesswouldborrow Continued onpage2 nancing jail expansion state helpwith County toaskfor nounced severalstepsaimedatimprov- Gov. MikeDeWine inJunean- returned. Sandusky countysheriff’s offi ing. EmailmessagesleftwithLucasand it islikelythecountywouldseekfund- issues withthecountycommissionersbut Levorchick saidheisstilldiscussingjail InOttawaCounty, sheriffSteve facility fatigue,”thereportsays. for twomajorreasons–jailpopulationand construction andrenovationberesumed that statecapitalfundingsupportforjail program wasdiscontinued.Itisimperative bills. Ithasnowbeen15yearssincethis through itsbiennialcapitalappropriations ing forjailconstructionandrenovation “Inthelate1980stoearly2000s,Ohio assisted countiesbyprovidingcapitalfund- November StatehouseReport. their countyjail(s),”theCCAOsaysinits construction, expansionorrenovationof counties thatareseekingfundingfornew “We havebeenaskedbythe(DeWine) administration tosubmitalistofthe vation projects. sist countieswithjailconstructionorreno- ty partnershipoverthenextdecadetoas- Theassociationsarealsoaskingthe state tocommitcontinuingastate-coun- propriations bill. renovation inthenextbiennialcapitalap- vide $200millionforjailconstructionand TheCCAOandBuckeyeStateSheriffs Association arerequestingthestatepro- sions totheCCAObyNov. 27. renovations, newconstructionorexpan- partments tosubmitrequestsforfunding Association ofOhioisaskingsheriffde- Hesaidthepreliminaryarchitect’s cost The CountyCommissioners estimate isabout$17million. ing areasandforsecurebedsfemales. ing anexpansionforthemedicalandbook- SheriffWasylyshyn lastweeksaidhe and thecommissionershavebeendiscuss- major expansionprojectofthecountyjail. submit arequesttothestatehelpfund SheriffMarkWasylyshynWood andthe Countycommissionersintendto [email protected] News Editor By LarryLimpf Even ifyouhavehadalifetimeof weakness, youcandecideright Seepage7 BryanGolden Q See secondsection oia itGuid Gift Holiday GiftGuide now tobestrong.

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e M 2 THE PRESS NOVEMBER 25, 2019 Development board Continued from front page gap,” said Grisdale. City Administrator Bob Anderson said a CIC would also allow the city to clean up dilapidated properties. “We have some vacant buildings along Woodville Road in need of some capital to fi x up. We could acquire that property and attack some blight,” he said. The city would not control the CIC, but be represented on the board, he added. “It would be independently controlled by its board,” he said. Grisdale believes the city will eventu- ally create a CIC, but it will take some time. “We have to phase this in. People for- get about it if you create it all at once. It’s like Thanksgiving dinner and a fi ve course meal. You want to slowly time the meals as they come out of the kitchen for the best experience,” said Grisdale. “And the same is true for these type of programs.”

Jail expansion Continued from front page ing Ohio’s jail inspection system, includ- ing a plan to signifi cantly expand the Lake Schools honors Veterans with breakfast, ceremony Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and In celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Lake Schools hosted many area veterans, most of whom were family members of Correction’s Bureau of Adult Detention. students, to join them for a breakfast and honor ceremony assembly. Led by the school’s student council students, each branch In March, the governor had direct- of the military was honored as students spoke about the veterans’ heroic acts. Elementary choirs sang tributes and Taps was ed the ODRC to examine the overall jail inspection process, including the oper- played at the conclusion of the event. Among those attending were Frank and Barb Georgi, shown with their grandchildren ations of the bureau, which has compli- Kelsie Gladieux, Brody Howard and Emerson Howard (Photo courtesy of Lake Schools) ance oversight for more than 300 jails and temporary holding facilities in Ohio. Week ending Nov. 15 $42,500. The review found that the Ohio Bureau 11/14/19 Dawn Blausey to Blake R. Heilman, of Adult Detention is substantially under- Allen Township 1891 North Genoa Clay Center Road, $190,000. staffed relative to its workload, which in- 11/12/19 Daniel Helle to Nathan Nelson Yeager, Real Estate Elmore cludes annual, on-site inspections of local 20965 West Toledo Street, $132,500. 11/12/19 Karen Heslup, Trustee to Theodore W. jails; the examination of citizen/inmate 11/13/19 Josh M. Bryer to Joshua M. Bryer, Thomas, 244 Jackson Street, $57,500. complaints; and the investigation of critical Jr. & Alexis L. Bryer, 23070 West Trowbridge, Transfers 11/15/19 Virginia Carol Caswall to The Huntington incidents, such as in-custody deaths, use- $225,000. National Bank, 405 Lincoln St, $60,101. Benton Township Genoa Corp. of-force incidents, and inmate violence. 11/15/19 Beverly Kaiser to Cole Kaiser, 162 & 11/14/19 Michael Albright to Edward D. & Jail inspections by the bureau focus on 180 North State Route 590, $75,070. $533,580. Kimberly Ramsey, 1219 Main Street, $118,500. inmate health, living conditions, and the 11/15/19 Rayanne Staler to Marlin Earl & Marcy 11/13/19 Marblewood Homes to Daniel A. & Harris Township safety of inmates and corrections offi cers. L. Morrison, 0 West State Route 163, $35,000. Victoria A. Clemons, 4299 East McKenna Lane, 11/13/19 LuAnne Juergens 1/3 interest & Lori In 2018, the bureau rated 44 of 88 full-ser- Carroll Township $273,450. Flick-Behrens to Donald E. Flick, 19000 West vice jails as non-compliant, including 11/13/19 Gordon Sandwich to Ronald A. Jenkins 11/15/19 Ronald & Judy Willis, Trustees to State Route 51, $65,306. 11/13/19 Pamela McKean to Terrie J. Jensen, the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, & Christine Anne Bodi, 4641 North State Route 2, Martin D. & Laura M. Auxter, 1374 North McCloy, $78,000. $60,000. Trustee, 0 SR 590, $12,000. which was non-compliant in 84 of 135 Catawba Township Clay Township 11/13/19 Lori Flick-Behrens, LuAnne Juergens & standards. 11/12/19 Sunshine Estates Builders to George 11/14/19 Bruce Iffl and Successor Trustee to Donald Flick to Andrew A. Flick, 18984 West State K. & Deborah L. Mehok, 4751 East Verona Drive, Brian Offenburg, 23393 West Centerfi eld Drive, Route 51, $36,077.

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Oregon Lead grant applications The City of Toledo has streamlined Changes in refuse collection start next month lead grant applications for owner-occu- pied and rental lead abatement grant By Kelly J. Kaczala 0.5 percent contamination limit. This limit tainers (50 lb. maximum), and placed next assistance. News Editor massively affects the global market for re- to the rolling containers if necessary. Yard The new applications are now [email protected] cycling and increases the processing costs. waste that cannot be placed in a bag or con- nine pages for landlords and fi ve pages “It’s the most signifi cant change. We tainer (such as branches) may be bundled for owner occupied applications – both Oregon residents will see changes will continue to explore that issue in the up and placed next to the containers in down from 17 pages previously. in their refuse collection starting Dec. 1. future if the market changes. Right now, for lengths of less than four feet and less than “We continue to streamline the Automated trucks will be picking up con- this contract, we don’t have curbside recy- two feet diameter, and tied securely with lead grant application process and we tainers, though residents may still put out cling,” said Beazley. twine. want the public to know about the bags of garbage. availability of lead abatement grant The city is making sure residents Carts Recycle drop off funds,” said Rosalyn B. Clemens, com- know about the changes, according to City Residents will also be receiving carts The city will provide recycle drop off missioner of housing for the city’s Administrator Mike Beazley. from Republic Services of Toledo as trash sites in conjunction with the Lucas County Department of Neighborhood and “A letter went out to all households, containers to be picked up by automated Solid Waste District. The sites are shown Business Development. and there’s information on our website,” garbage trucks. on the map on the city’s website. The Lead-Based Paint Hazard said Beazley. “Republic is providing a wheeled cart There are four drop off sites: The Starr Control Grant Program, provided by the “There are two things we want to em- for every house,” said Beazley. “Residents Avenue side of Pearson Metropark, the mu- city, is funded by the U.S. Department phasize: We still have unlimited pickup. are not required to use it. They can contin- nicipal complex, 5330 Seaman Road, Fire of Housing and Urban Development That’s the number one question we are get- ue to put out bags of garbage. They can also Station No. 3, 4421 Bayshore Road, and the Offi ce Lead Hazard Control and ting from residents. But there is a change use their old recycling cart,” he said. Eastern Community YMCA, 2960 Pickle Healthy Homes. It provides fi nancial in schedule, so the day of the week may be The city will also have bi-weekly large Road between Coy and Wheeling. assistance to help control lead paint different from the day they had before. So item pickup for current curbside residen- “We expect that this is an evolving hazards in residential units located in they have to look at the letter we sent, or tial customers. area. As the country reacts to changes in the city of Toledo. Assistance is provid- look at the map on our website.” Republic will provide a fi ve day col- international business, we’re trying to react ed to qualifi ed homeowners and land- Other changes include the end of curb- lection schedule per week. There is a map to it locally as well,” said Beazley. “We’ll lords in the form of a grant, with high- side recycling. City Council weeks ago vot- on the Oregon website, Oregonohio.org, see where we can go in the future. We re- est priority given to units occupied by ed for a fi ve year contract with Republic that shows the collection day for each area. ally hope and believe there will be some lead-poisoned children under the age Services of Toledo for refuse and yard Refuse will need to be placed at the curb domestic options materialize as American of six or at least one pregnant female waste collection and disposal, not Waste or along the pavement by 7 a.m. on the day businesses see opportunities to get into re- past her fi rst trimester. Management, whose refuse collection and of collection and no earlier than 8 p.m. the cycling.” “The grant allows us to conduct recycling service with the city ends Dec. 1 night before. The drop off sites will accept alumi- lead hazard control and healthy homes The new contract with Republic Services of Residents are encouraged to use the num, plastic, paper, glass, and clean card- work in residential units located with- Toledo does not include curbside recycling current recycle container for trash in addi- board containers. in the city of Toledo,” Ms. Clemens due to a big increase in costs. tion to the 95 gallon rolling container. The six holidays observed by Republic said. “The funds are used to identify Curbside recycling services are facing “There’s less trash blowing around the Services are New Year’s Day Memorial lead hazards in eligible units, the reme- challenges across the country, with many neighborhood. On windy days, we have Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, diation of those hazards through appro- communities discontinuing their recycling garbage cans knocked over and blowing Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If priate control or abatement procedures, programs. Much of the items placed in re- down the block,” he said. In addition, it the collection day falls on or after one of and other activities such as training cycling bins are being rejected at the recy- leads to less injuries to refuse collection the six holidays, residents will be serviced and outreach. Financial assistance cling center or are being shipped overseas personnel. on day later. can include, but is not limited to paint and put in landfi lls. The global market has “There are less back injuries to the Additional information will be at- stabilization, replacement windows, not changed or improved, and the cost to workforce,” said Beazley. tached to the 95 gallon container at the doors, and siding.” process the recycling continues to rise. All trash must be bagged and placed time of delivery. Cart delivery is tentatively The applications can be found at China used to be the biggest importer of re- inside the containers as Republic Services scheduled for the week of Nov. 25. the following links: cycled materials for the U.S. But in 2018, it trucks will be automated. For more information, contact Republic •https://toledo.oh.gov/me- stopped accepting most foreign recyclables Any trash that exceeds the capacity of Services Call Center at 800 234-3429 or the dia/7995/owner-occupied-lead-appli- to cut down on pollution. China continues the rolling containers may be bagged, or Oregon Street Division at 698-7107. cation-rev-11-01-2019.pdf. to limit its recycling import product to a placed in approved 35 gallon or less con- •https://toledo.oh.gov/me- dia/7996/rental-lead-applica- Governor unveils H2Ohio program in Toledo tion-rev-11-01-2019.pdf. Hunter fi ned State Sen. Theresa Gavarone gram, and I remain committed to working of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda, On the opening day of teal hunt- (R-Bowling Green) joined Gov. Mike with our local leaders to protect Lake Erie Ohio Environmental Protection Agency ing season, State Wildlife Offi cer Reid DeWine in Toledo Nov. 14 as the Governor and the value it brings to Ohio.” Director Laurie Stevenson and Lake Erie Van Cleve, assigned to Ottawa County, unveiled H2Ohio, a comprehensive, da- In addition to passing funding in the Commission Director Joy Mulinex. was working at Metzger Marsh Wildlife ta-driven water quality plan to preserve state budget for the H2Ohio program, the “H2Ohio takes on Ohio’s water quali- Area where he observed two hunters in Ohio’s waterways and ensure safe, clean Senate also this year unanimously passed ty issues with an aggressive plan of prov- the marsh. water for Ohio’s citizens. Senate Bill 2 which would establish a state- en solutions. We appreciate Gov. DeWine As a wood duck fl ew over, one of The program focuses on reducing wide watershed planning and management stepping up to provide funding to make the the hunters shot and killed the duck. phosphorus and preventing algal blooms, program to coordinate state and local ef- implementation of additional best manage- Wood ducks are not legal game during creating wetlands, addressing failing sep- forts to improve water quality and meet the ment practices more economically feasible the teal season. Offi cer Van Cleve was tic systems and preventing lead contami- unique needs of various regions around the for farmers as they help achieve the overall standing near the hunters when the vi- nation. The Ohio General Assembly ful- state. goal of clean water across the state,” said olation happened and he retrieved the ly-funded the program for the current bi- Various leaders in the agricultural, en- Ohio Farm Bureau President Frank Burkett duck. ennium in the state budget earlier this year. vironmental and business communities at- III. One of the hunters admitted to “The lake is important to all Ohioans, tended the announcement at the National For additional details about the shooting the wood duck and apolo- but especially to the people living in my Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo. Also Governor’s H2Ohio program, visit www. gized for the violation. He was issued senate district,” said Gavarone. “I’m proud joining were Ohio Department of Natural h2.ohio.gov. a citation and paid $148 in fi nes and to support the Governor’s H2Ohio pro- Resources Director Mary Mertz, Department court costs.

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“We’ve contacted a couple magistrates community and will Our goal is that at the end of the year we and have the software ordered so we’re have a break-even point with the costs. I looking good for a January 1 start date,” allow us to handle some think it provides a service to our communi- The Lake Township trustees Tuesday mayor Ed Kolanko said. ty and will allow us to handle some prop- approved renewing employee health insur- Village offi cials opted to eliminate property maintenance erty maintenance issues at more of a local ance for 2020 that will include a 17 percent mayor’s court in 2015 and cases normal- issues at more “ of a local level and better run the village,” he said. cost increase. ly heard in the court were handled in After hearing a presentation from Perrysburg Municipal Court. level and better run the Budget Don Douglas, of Savage and Associates, At the time, the village clerk of courts A job description and pay scale for the who told the trustees the current carrier, was retiring and it made fi nancial sense, village. property maintenance/zoning offi cer posi- Medical Mutual, was pushing for a 25 per- the mayor said, to have the cases handled tion is being written and the related costs cent increase but he was able to negotiate in the Perrysburg court. will be included in the 2020 budget. the smaller increase, the trustees agreed to “We kind of looked at it from a prof- Currently, the village administrator the renewal. it-loss standpoint. So we decided to discon- and maintenance personnel share zoning Vicki Schwamberger, township fi scal tinue it. What we’ve realized is Perrysburg lishing a separate position of a property matters. offi cer, said the new policy goes into effect is a very busy court. If we’re writing cita- maintenance/zoning offi cer next year and Mayor’s courts hear cases involving vi- Jan. 1, 2020 and will increase the town- tions or there are people who need to go any citations from that offi ce could be han- olations of local ordinances and state traffi c ship’s monthly premiums to $41,664 from to court it takes time away from our police dled locally in a mayor’s court. laws. $35,500. offi cers who have to attend court as well. Mayor Kolanko said he’s also re- A total of 292 Ohio municipalities op- The trustees also renewed the town- We’ve incurred some overtime costs that ceived feedback from village residents erated a mayor’s court in 2018, according to ship policy with Guardian for dental and we need to factor in,” he said. who’ve paid fi nes or answered citations in data reported to the Ohio Supreme Court. vision insurance. Perrysburg court and would have preferred That number includes 138 courts in munic- In other business, the trustees heard a Zoning offi cer to settle those issues locally. ipalities with populations of 1,001 to 5,000 request from a resident, Rich Henzler, who The village is also considering estab- The court won’t be set up to become a residents. asked that a sign be posted along State Rt. 795 recognizing the men and women from the township who’ve served in the armed 30 days CCNO, $237 court costs and fi nes, use, forces. possession, or sale of drug paraphernalia. Court •Julie V. Moody, 740 Indiana, Toledo, 90 days Henzler said there are more than 2,000 CCNO, 50 days suspended, $237 court costs and Police veterans buried at Lake Township Cemetery Log fi nes, attempt to commit an offense. and the names of many veterans are listed •Lashaunda Monique Castro, 2234 Collingwood, on a wall at Lake High School. Toledo, 90 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, Beats Oregon Municipal Court “What better way to recognize them?” $237 court costs and fi nes, attempt to commit an he said. offense. Mark Hummer, township admin- •Kent R. Elliott, 1717 Acorn, Toledo, 180 days •William C. King, 1310 Ellis, Toledo, 180 days •Unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), CCNO, 180 days suspended, $337 court costs and 3100 block of Corduroy Rd., ransacked the home istrator, said the Ohio Department of 157 days suspended, license suspended one fi nes, complicity aid abet another. and took many items on Oct. 14. Transportation determines what signage year, $621 court costs and fi nes, operating a motor •Anne Marie Manning, 510 E. Broadway, Toledo, •Unknown suspect(s) damaged a vehicle in the can be posted along a state route. vehicle under the infl uence. 180 days CCNO, 150 days suspended, $287 4700 block of Bayshore Rd. on Oct. 28. He suggested contacting State •Michael Allen Ray, 1255 N. Elliston, Graytown, court costs and fi nes, possession of a controlled •Unknown suspect(s) broke into a vehicle and took Representative Haraz Ghanbari, who 180 days CCNO, 170 days suspended, $337 court substance. items and cash in the 3100 block Navarre Ave. on costs and fi nes, assault. •Amber L. McCrory-Coutcher, 6015 Corduroy, Oct. 27. served in the Army National Guard, to start •Michael Andrew Ray, 1255 N. Elliston, Graytown, Oregon, $137 court costs and fi nes, animals run •Unknown suspect(s) took a work fl at bed trailer in the process for a sign. 90 days CCNO, 80 days suspended, $200 court at large. the 5700 block of Bayshore Rd. on Oct. 20. costs and fi nes, resisting arrest. •Jesse J. Martin, 3854 Peru, Toledo, $162 court •Unknown suspect took cash in the 4800 block of Wreath funding •Thomas Lee Turner, 9199 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa costs and fi nes, power driven vessels underway. S. Teal Ln. on Oct. 25. To date, more than $10,000 has been •Jason Joseph Cousino, 4063 Labo, Newport, MI, Lake, MI, 90 days CCNO, 72 days suspended, •Found keys, Brynhaven and Luverne, on Oct. 30. raised to purchase wreaths for veterans’ $287 court costs and fi nes, attempt to commit an $142 court costs and fi nes, prohibited methods of •Pending investigation into unknown suspect offense. taking migratory game birds. raping victim in the 2800 block of Munding Dr. on graves at the cemetery, Jeff Pettit, a trustee, •Jordan Tyler Hudson, 7503 S. Telegraph, •Kathleen M. Mathis, 550 East Florence, Toledo, Oct. 15. said. Temperance, MI, 180 days CCNO, 180 days 30 days CCNO, 25 days suspended, license •Unknown suspect(s) spray painted a garage in The fi gure includes a $1,500 donation suspended, $287 court costs and fi nes, assault. suspended fi ve months, $346 court costs and the 2600 block of Starr Ave. on Oct. 18. from the township and proceeds from a •Stephanie Ruth Oswald, 541 East Broadway, fi nes, reckless operation. •Found bike, 3025 Starr Ave., on Oct. 19. fundraiser held this summer, he said. •Michael Andrew Ray, 1255 North Ellison Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 159 days suspended, •Abandoned vehicles, 1135 Earlwood Ave. on Oct. Pettit for four years has been leading an $287 court costs and fi nes, theft. Trowbridge, Graytown, 180 days CCNO, 177 days 14. •Thomas Lee Turner, 9199 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa suspended, license suspended one year, $346 •Found property, 3340 Dustin Rd., on Oct. 20. annual drive to purchase wreaths through Lake, MI, 180 days CCNO, 162 days suspended, court costs and fi nes, operating a motor vehicle •Unknown suspect(s) damaged property in the the Wreaths Across America organization. $337 court costs and fi nes, carrying concealed under the infl uence. 3700 block of Pickle Rd. on Sept. 15. The year, the organization will hold its weapons. •Justin Christopher Russeau, 3604 Custer, •Found bike, 2700 Northvale Dr. on Oct. 21. national wreath-laying program on Dec. 14. •Todd Stricklen, 2710 Seaman, Oregon, parental Monroe, MI, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, •Unknown suspect(s) took property out of a vehicle The deadline to order wreaths is Nov. responsibility. $287 court costs and fi nes, unauthorized use of in the 3200 Wick Dr, Oct. 24. •Kathleen M. Mathis, 550 East Florence, Toledo, property. •Unknown suspect damaged property on N. 29. Wreaths can be ordered for specifi c 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $287 court •Justin Christopher Russeau, 3604 S. Custer, Edward St. and took a shock collar off the victim’s grave sites or for general use. costs and fi nes, endangering children. Monroe, MI, $150 court costs and fi nes, drug dog on Oct. 12. To contact Pettit call 419 838-6855. •Anne Marie Manning, 510 E. Broadway, Toledo, abuse.

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For Gladieux Home Center employees We always like to fi nd out what the Ron Gladieux and Joe Szyperski, tying for strategy is of our winning soothsayer — is the Press soothsayer championship is not Behind the it like picking horses or did you research so bad. and have a plan? In picking the winners of 148 high Scenes “You know it was tough because Genoa school, college, and professional football usually rocks, but this year was a little bit games, somehow Gladieux and Szyperski by J. Patrick Eaken tougher. I think what you saw with every- both fi nished 119-29, which at 80.4 percent body’s picks, probably a lot more losses is slightly under the all-time record. Press Walro (113-35), Genoa Banking Company than maybe in the past. There were a lot soothsayers have been choosing winners, President Marty Sutter (111-37), Oregon of games that could have gone either way,” and losers, since 2001. jeweler Alan Miller (105-43), ESPN The Gladieux said. “And, you can’t put money Because of the tie, now there is no Ticket 106.5 Saturday morning talk show on Cleveland, right?” need for taunting in the workplace. If you host Steve Taylor (103-45), and Jill Bench Szyperski, a long time wrestling coach, ask the two of them, there never was, but (95-53) of Bench’s Greenhouse in Elmore. former Stritch football coach, and Press maybe just a little trash talk. Gladieux and Taylor are also color and distribution carrier for 44 years — since he “I’m just proud of Joe,” Gladieux said. play-by-play announcers for Toledo Sports graduated high school, said he went on his “If I had to tie, I’d be happy to tie with Joe. Network, but it was Smith who was the best “gut feeling and I just read the newspaper. He wanted to win bad, but at the end I was soothsayer for most of the 10-week season. That’s it. I kept track of everybody’s wins, happy that we tied.” “Yaneek was up until the last few weeks. kept everything, like your insert (Press Szyperski added, “It was fun. It gave us He had a week where he took six losses (bad football preview) that you had at the be- something to talk about every day. He tried picks) and we caught him,” Szyperski said. ginning of the season, marked everybody’s to get me to pick Stryker (0-8) every day. “We passed him the third-to-last week.” scores down and was able to compare com- My only regret is I’m a Michigan fan, and I It came down to the Cleveland Browns- mon opponents.” picked Michigan every week, and the only Denver Broncos game in week 10, which One of the toughest decisions is week I didn’t pick them would have won the Broncos won 24-19. Gladieux had the whether or not to pick your home school, me the contest. I didn’t trust them against Browns, Szyperski chose the Broncos. even if you know they are not the favorite Notre Dame and that would have won me “I didn’t trust the Browns,” Szyperski Soothsayers Ron Gladieux and Joe going into the game. Szyperski had already the competition. said. “They hadn’t won all year.” Szyperski. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) learned his lesson. “It’s good we tied. It was good competi- “I did learn from last year you can’t pick tion. We were never more than two games Happy Meal for the winner? while your football picks are in the public your home team all the time. You’ve got to apart the whole season,” Szyperski contin- Gladieux, a 1982 Clay graduate, and domain? pick against your alumni if you want to win ued. “He won a week, I won a week, and Szyperski, a Cardinal Stritch graduate, had “He’s going to say there was a little bit this thing,” Szyperski said. “You can’t pick either he went two games up, or he had a a bet. If either won, the other was to buy of trash talk, but there wasn’t,” Gladieux Stritch and Michigan every week.” bad week and I went two games up, or he lunch. said. “I’m very competitive. It’s one of Plus, the parishioners at Szyperski’s had a good week, and it ended up even.” “I was going to buy him a (McDonald’s) those things where if we’re in something, church are waiting to hear how he fi nished. Press contributing sportswriter Yaneek Happy Meal, but he said he doesn’t eat like when we are, you know you want to be “A lot of people at my church are wait- Smith fi nished third, three games back lunch,” Gladieux said. “I said, ‘I have to the best at whatever you do. You’re going to ing to hear the results of this. I have a big at 116-32, followed by Press features buy you something if you win.’” be in that competition, you are going to try following at St. Jerome and they are all won- editor and defending champion Tammy So what was it like working together and win it.” dering how we ended up,” Szyperski said. Fall in love with our small town charm! A Great Place to Spend the Day! Enjoy Unique Shopping & Friendly Restaurants.

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My wife’s fi fty and it was her fi rst car accident.” Whether to be weak or strong is your decision Weak people are experts on all of the be on the lookout for a better strategy. for amazing accomplishments. things they can’t do. Strong people are ad- Make you own decisions based on all Think before acting or speaking. Will ept at fi guring out how to get things done. Dare to of the information you have at the time. what you are about to do or say improve Weakness, or strength is determined by You are the best person to decide what is your life, or detract from it? Avoid anything your mindset, not your abilities. You will Live in your interest. Correct a bad decision by which will make circumstances worse. only be able to achieve those goals you be- making a better one. As you gain experi- Make decisions which move you forward. lieve are attainable. by Bryan Golden ence and knowledge you will make better Never, ever, give up. Failure only oc- It’s your decision whether to be weak decisions. curs when you give up. As a strong person, or strong. Strong people are solution ori- actions if needed, to achieve your desired Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t failure is never an option. Always get back ented, while weak people are adept at mak- results. judge others. Each person travels their own up whenever you stumble or fall. Success ing excuses. In order to be strong, start with Leave your comfort zone, don’t be- unique path. Your happiness and satisfac- is achieved by getting up one more time a commitment to take responsibility for your come complacent. Strength is derived from tion are not linked to how other people are than you fall. life. Make a vow to eliminate any and all ex- venturing into the unknown. Fear is fed by living, or what they have. Evaluate your- You can be strong. People are con- cuses. Below are the components of strength. remaining where you are. Growth is depen- self based on where you are now relative to stantly amazed by how much strength they Don’t wallow in the past, leave it be- dent on new experiences. You are capable where you want to be. have. Even if you have had a lifetime of hind. Purge any regrets of what you could of doing more than you realize. Be success oriented. Success is based on weakness, you can decide right now to be have done, would have done, or should Embrace change. Change is the only the specifi c goals you desire. Be willing to strong. If you are determined, the change have done. Learn what worked, and what constant in life. Change prevents stagna- devote the required effort to attain your ob- will be instantaneous. didn’t. Live in the present. Look forward tion. You change. Your world changes. jective. Challenges, problems, and obstacles to the future. Prepare today for what you Look for the positive aspects of change. are normal elements on your success journey. 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Just one strength is all that is needed paper.  2019 Bryan Golden If voters want a third party they should vote accordingly By Thomas L. Knapp each chose widely disliked and distrusted A third problem is bad voting systems. presidential candidates, only about 5 per- Ranked choice voting would allow those According to an October Rasmussen poll, Guest cent of those who voted strayed outside the fearful voters to choose the candidates 38 percent of likely voters say they intend to major party fold. they prefer while remaining confi dent that vote for “someone other than President Trump Editorial Why don’t third party candidates do if their fi rst choices failed, their second or the Democratic presidential nominee” in well, especially at the presidential level? A choices wouldn’t be eliminated. the 2020 US presidential election. number of factors play into the poor results. Next year, voters will be told by the In a three-way presidential race, 38 per- One is that third party candidates, al- major parties that they must choose either cent constitutes a winning plurality, assum- ent animals. ready far out-spent by the Democrats and four more years of the banana republicanism ing it’s distributed among the states such America already has numerous “third Republicans, have to spend lots of the mon- they chose in 2016, or a buffet of microwaved that the Electoral College outcome refl ects it. parties.” In addition to the Libertarians, ey they raise just getting on ballots. Their and re-heated 50- and 80-year old New Deal As a long-time activist in America’s we have the Greens, the Constitution Party, actual campaign budgets amount to round- and Great Society programs doused with largest “third” political party, the Libertar- and a wide assortment of ideological par- ing errors compared to those of their major supposedly “progressive” sriracha. ian Party, I’m prone to fi nd that number en- ties across the spectrum from openly so- party opponents. Even those who might That won’t be the case. Third party op- couraging. cialist to openly fascist. Even the Prohibi- prefer a mouse to a whirlwind have trouble tions will likely be on offer in all 50 states. On the other hand, I’ve seen numbers tion Party, founded in 1869, still nominates hearing the offerings of the former over the The 38 percent of voters who claim to want like this before and I’ve watched them not a presidential slate every four years. din of the latter. one should actually choose one instead of pan out on election day. Here’s why: Plural- But most voters who perennially say Another is a “fear factor,” naturally oc- fi nding reasons not to. ities or majorities of independent, “swing,” they don’t want a Democrat or Republican curring but energetically encouraged and Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @thom- and even Democratic and Republican vot- for president next time don’t agree on a cultivated by the big players. Don’t “spoil” aslknapp) is director and senior news ers always respond positively to polls ask- specifi c alternative. They either vote for the the election. Vote against the major party analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Cen- ing them, generically, about the desirability Democrat or Republican for president, or just candidate you fear most, rather than for the ter for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism of a “third party” in American politics. But stay home, when election day rolls around. minor party candidate you like best. Your (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works generically and specifi cally are two differ- Even in 2016, when the “major” parties only “real” alternative is “the lesser evil.” in north central Florida.

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Free event Owens Community College Band to present Christmas concert

The Owens Community College Band Pool admission cost, to be paid at the Help-Portrait began in 2008 as an idea will present a free Christmas Concert on door, is $1 for students and $2 for adults. that transformed into a movement in just Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Center for Racquetball courts will be open to B-C-S three months. The idea behind Help-Portrait Fine & Performing Arts Theater. adults only for an additional charge of $2 is to fi nd someone in need and take, print The program will feature selections of (limit four per court). A lifeguard and site and deliver the portrait. popular Christmas music including medleys GPA director will be on site to ensure safety. Celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart of carols, Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” Sunday Fun times will be cancelled if formed Help-Portrait, a non-profi t organiza- and the “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” Ottawa County is on a Level Two or Level tion, as he looked for a way to use his skills Other selections will include the patriotic Three Snow Emergency as announced by and expertise to give back to those who may “Lest We Forget,” honoring our veterans; a 56th Annual Purple and Gold Celebration the Ottawa County Sheriff. not have the opportunity for a professional medley of music from the new movie “Mr. April 4 at St. Michael’s Centre in Oregon. For more info, call Oak Harbor High photo. The idea is that a photographer has Rogers’ Neighborhood,” a saxophone solo, The award, established in 1982, recog- School Assistant Principal Alison Wolf at the unique ability to help someone smile, and much more. nizes Waite graduates who have maintained 419-898-6216. laugh and return their dignity. Refreshments will be served shortly af- alumni status for at least 10 years and who In the last 10 years, more than 75,442 ter the concert in the theater lobby, where have excelled in their fi elds of employment Theatre Workshop touring to volunteers have given more than 381,856 the Cherry Street Mission Ministries will and have gone above and beyond leading classrooms portraits. Help-Portrait is a global movement have a display and accept donations to sup- and serving their communities and country. The Children’s Theatre Workshop has a in more than 2,803 locations in 67 countries. port their work. To nominate a Waite High School new program for Toledo theatre audiences: a The annual Help-Portrait event takes For more information, call Owens graduate, call Dave Yenrick, Waite Alumni theatre for young audiences tour. place on the fi rst Saturday of December each Community College Department of Fine & Association Chairman at 419-697-1949 or Professional adult actors will perform year in addition to special events. Performing Arts at 567-611-7081. [email protected]. The deadline for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” This event is made possible through con- nominations is Sunday, Dec. 1. a 30-minute play, for child audiences tributions made to the Owens Community Senior Christmas Luncheon throughout Northwest Ohio and southeast College Foundation. The Owens Learning Center Downtown The annual Eastwood Senior Citizens Walk-In Advising Day Michigan. Christmas Luncheon is set for Tuesday, Dec. Toledo is located at 1301 Monroe St., Terra State Community College will Rebecca Schmidt performs the iconic 3 at Riverview Banquet Centre, 405 E. Front princess Snow White, with Trina Friedberg Toledo. For additional information or ques- St. host a Walk-In Advising Day Thursday, Dec. tions, please contact Krista Kiessling at kris- 12 to help students enroll in classes for the as the Evil Queen and Alex Zerby as the Doors open at 11 a.m., with lunch Stage Manager/Huntsman. Students in the [email protected]. served at 11:30 a.m. Call Jenny McNair or Spring 2020 semester. Hours are 8 a.m.-7 p.m. in Roy Klay Hall. audience will be coached by the team of Laurie Ruch at 419-833-6411 by Tuesday, teaching artists to not only watch the play, Terra State holiday concerts Nov. 26 to make a reservation. If there is in- During the event, new and returning students will apply for admission if they but participate as performers themselves. The Terra State Music Department has clement weather, the lunch will be moved to Performances are designed for audienc- announced a pair of concerts to be present- Dec. 4. have not already done so, take appropriate placement tests, meet with an advisor, en- es of one or two classrooms at a time and are ed during the holiday season. roll in classes and receive assistance with $80 per performance or $150 for two perfor- Attendees can enjoy coffee and light re- Santa Shop fi nancial aid. Students needing to do all of mances. freshments at A Jazz n’ Fusion Coffee with a The 2nd Annual Santa Shop will be the above should come in no later than 5:30 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is performance from the Terra State Jazz Band held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at p.m. available for booking now, for performanc- and Fusion Ensemble on Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Old Pemberville Elementary School, 120 No appointment is necessary. Current es starting mid-December through the end 4 p.m. in the Terra State Recital Hall, D122. College Ave. students who have not yet registered may of May 2020. For more information, visit Admission is free for the concert. All items will be $10 or below. walk-in. Visit www.terra.edu to register www.ctwtoledo.org/touring or email the of- The last concert of the Fall 2019 se- Shopping helpers will be available to assist or contact the Terra State Admissions and fi ce at offi [email protected] mester will be “Handel’s Messiah” per- young shoppers. Children and adults are Advising Offi ce at 419-559-2349 or admis- CTW’s Touring Program is made pos- formed by the Terra Choral Society, Toledo welcome to shop. A gift-wrapping station [email protected]. sible in part by state tax dollars allocated Choral Society and The Toledo Symphony will be available. by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. in the Rosary Cathedral in Toledo. For more information Pictures with Santa will be available for Lake seeking nominations for Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency $5 from 2-4 p.m. that funds and supports quality arts experi- and tickets, call 419-246-8000 or visit tole- Bring a non-perishable food item and Distinguished Alumni ences to strengthen Ohio communities cul- dosymphony.com. receive a ticket for a chance to win a prize. Nominations are being accepted for turally, educationally, and economically. the 2020 Lake High School Distinguished For additional information, contact the Jingle & Mingle Luncheon Chicken Dinner Alumni Awards. CTW offi ce at 419-244-5061. Lake Schools will present a Senior Applications are available in the high Citizen Jingle & Mingle Luncheon Friday, Lake Athletic Boosters will present a school offi ce or online at www.lakeschools. chicken dinner Friday, Dec. 6 in the Lake Owens to participate in Help- Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. at Lake High School. org. The deadline for nominations is Dec. Seniors are invited to enjoy lunch and High School cafeteria, prior to the Lake vs. 31. Portrait event Woodmore basketball game. In partnership with United Way of performances by Lake Flyer students. Dinners, prepared by Butch Molnar & Greater Toledo, Owens staff, students and To RSVP and or request transportation, Country Catering, will be available from 4-6 Sunday Fun Open Swims at Oak alumni will gather with community vol- contact Lisa Feather at 419-661-6526. p.m. Dinners include chicken, potato, vege- Harbor High School unteers on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. table, cole slaw, rolls, dessert and beverage. Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools has an- at the Owens Learning Center Downtown Basic Machine Program The cost is $8.50 for adults and $6 for chil- nounced new times for Sunday Fun Open Toledo to donate their time and skills to Vanguard Sentinel Adult Workforce dren and seniors 65 and older. Swims at the Oak Harbor High School Pool, create memorable professional portraits for Development, 1306 Cedar St., Fremont, will Tickets are available from any junior open to all B-C-S students, families, and those in need. offer a 15-week Basic Precision Machine high or high school athlete or at concession community members starting on Jan. 12, Walk-ins are welcome on a fi rst come, Program in early 2020. stands. Proceeds raised benefi t the Lake 2020. fi rst served basis from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Classes, scheduled for Jan. 13-April 22, Athletic Boosters and Lake student athletes. The pool will be open from 2-4 p.m. Photographers, make-up artists, hair will meet Monday and Wednesday from Sundays Jan. 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 and stylists and volunteers will gather to take 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $850, which includes Nominations sought March 1, 8 and 15. Racquetball courts will part in this event to mark the 10th annual tuition, books and supplies. The Alumni Association of Morrison R. also be open to adults during these times. Help-Portrait worldwide event. To register, call 419-448-1212, ext. 3008. Waite High School is seeking nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Waite Alumni Awards. Recipients will be recognized at the

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“An Inspired Age: Selections of 18th- professionals use their education to century European Art from the Collection” develop this exhibition.” is currently on display in the Toledo The opportunity has been Museum of Art’s Gallery 18. invaluable for the students, Mednick “An Inspired Age” is organized by the explained. students from The University of Toledo “Working with a world-class, Department of Art art museum practices private museum is a rare opportunity exhibition course, under the direction of in museum studies courses,” Mednick UT Associate Professor of Art History Thor said. “And to have the thoughtful and J. Mednick and Lawrence W. Nichols, the generous help of a senior curator is Museum’s William Hutton Senior Curator, extraordinary.” European and American Painting and “An Inspired Age: Selections of Sculpture before 1900. 18th-century European Art from the The temporary exhibition, running Collection” is sponsored by the Ohio through Jan. 5, 2020, features 13 paintings Arts Council with additional support and three sculptures. from 2019 Exhibition Program Sponsor The exhibition course, which is the ProMedica. last of three courses in the art museum practices curriculum, offers students the opportunity to work with a TMA curator to develop an exhibition using works of art Sir Joshua Reynolds’ oil on canvas, from the Museum’s permanent collection. “Henrietta Catherine Cholmley and The purpose is to give students a hands-on Son” (left), as well as Italian painter understanding of the workings of a fi ne arts Placido Costanzi’s “The Trinity museum and to prepare them for a career in with Saints Gregory and Romuald” this fi eld. (not pictured), is a mong the works “The Toledo Museum of Art has a vast on display in a temporary exhibit collection and this allows visitors to see organized by students from The some of the art that has been off view while providing students real-life experience in University of Toledo’s art museum many aspects of curating an exhibition,” practices exhibition course. (Photo Nichols said. “It has been rewarding courtesy of the Toledo Museum of to see the next generation of Museum Art) Clay students among 1st-place winners at DECA competition

Almost 20 high school students invitation only and requires nomination and was awarded a Red and White Scholarship, were awarded scholarships to Terra State approval by a chapter. valued at $2,000. Community College at the Independent Association (IA) DECA competition held Student Scholarship awardee Academic honors Oct. 28. Youngstown State University has Noah Smith of Luckey, is one of the 99 More than 100 high school students Stars awarded Scholarships for Excellence to University of Arkansas at Little Rock student- from Clay High School, EHOVE Career more than 1,000 students new to YSU this athletes who have earned Sun Belt academic Center, Fostoria High School and Port Fall Semester. Local awardees included honors for the 2018-2019 academic year. Clinton High School visited Terra State to Karina Seem, of Gibsonburg, Smith played track and fi eld/cross compete in the IA DECA competition. country and was named to the Sun Belt Owens. A Gibsonburg High School graduate DECA is a career and technical student who is studying Pre-Nursing at YSU, Seem Academic Honor Roll (3.0+ GPA). organization that prepares emerging leaders Hollister is happy students were and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, awarded scholarships. “Anything that assists fi nance, hospitality and management in high students with their college debt is great,” she schools and colleges around the globe. said. “A scholarship may help sway their Students were given a business case decision to begin with a community college study that contained a typical problem and then move on to a four-year institution Take Advantage of the that businesses face. Individuals or teams if their career choice requires it.” then presented their ideas to judges, which Executive Director of the Terra College consisted of local business people, said Foundation Cory Stine said, “It was a Michele Hollister, a marketing teacher pleasure having the DECA participants BIG HOLIDAY SALE at Fostoria High School and a DECA at Terra State. It’s wonderful to see future BIG HOLIDAY SALE competition organizer. business professionals participating in After a morning of competition and competitions focusing on real-world issues.” at campus tours, 17 students won fi rst place and were each awarded a $500 Terra State Inducted scholarship on behalf of the Terra College Deana Sievert, of Graytown, was Foundation. recently initiated into The Honor Society of Among the fi rst-place winners were Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most RANDOLPH’S Clay High School students Dakota Crick, selective all-discipline collegiate honor winning honors in the Management society. Sievert was initiated at The Ohio TV & APPLIANCE Series; and Marketing Team members Alex State University. Manthey, Arianna Guillen and McKenna Phi Kappa Phi membership is by Speed Queen is offering a 10 year Parts and Labor Warranty on all NEW Speed Queen laundry purchased through December 31, 2019

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Ohio Sea Grant, on behalf of The • Researchers are working directly initiative because of the confi dence that we alongside other state and local partners, to Ohio State University, The University of with water treatment plant operators to have gained. Knowing that you have sup- address real issues that are facing Ohioans.” Toledo and the Ohio Department of Higher provide practical guidance about produc- port from the researchers, from the commu- HABRI comprises 54 expert research Education (ODHE), has released the fourth- ing safe drinking water for cities and towns nity, knowing that you can talk to them on teams from Bowling Green State University, year research fi ndings update for the dealing with algal toxins. They have also a one-on-one level, that’s just fantastic.” Central State University, Defi ance statewide Harmful Algal Bloom Research fi led preliminary patents for some of their HABRI is funded by the Ohio College, Heidelberg University, Kent State Initiative (HABRI), which seeks solutions technologies. Department of Higher Education, with $7.5 University, Sinclair Community College, for harmful algal blooms in Ohio. • HABRI research is examining lesser- million made available for four rounds of the University of Akron, the University of The initiative consists of more than known potential sources of algal toxin ex- research funding (before matching funds by Cincinnati, and consortium leaders The 50 science teams working on different posure and its impacts on human health. participating universities) since 2015. Ohio University of Toledo and The Ohio State critical knowledge gaps identifi ed by front- • Researchers are illustrating nutrient Sea Grant manages the projects, which also University. line state agencies that include the Ohio runoff from farm fi elds for the agricultural include a $500,000 match from OEPA in Information about HABRI projects, as Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), community. 2018. Progress updates from the most re- well as partner organizations and back- Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), • HABRI has driven information shar- cent 21 funded projects make up this year’s ground on the initiative, is also available Ohio Department of Health (ODH), and ing and priority setting between univer- report, with fi nal results expected in late on the Ohio Sea Grant website at go.osu. Ohio Department of Natural Resources sities and agencies, positioning Ohio to 2020. edu/habri. The report can be downloaded (ODNR). better prevent and manage future crises “Colleges and universities around directly at ohioseagrant.osu.edu/p/v766l/ The fourth-year report reveals that the through ongoing collaborations. Ohio are making positive contributions to view. state of Ohio continues to benefi t from the “We want to make sure that our water is our state each and every day,” said ODHE The Ohio Sea Grant College Program is initiative: as clean as it can be, and working with Ohio Chancellor Randy Gardner. “The Harmful part of NOAA Sea Grant, a network of 34 • Early warning systems and forecasts Sea Grant, we’re doing everything we can Algal Bloom Research Initiative is a model Sea Grant programs dedicated to the pro- of bloom size and location are giving water to maximize our ability to treat and provide of collaborative problem-solving that we tection and sustainable use of marine and treatment plants a high-resolution picture safe and clean drinking water,” said Kelly should strive to replicate wherever pos- Great Lakes resources. For more informa- of what could be affecting the drinking wa- Frey, sanitary engineer for Ottawa County. sible. I am so encouraged to see how our tion, visit ohioseagrant.osu.edu. ter they draw from Lake Erie. “I’m better prepared through this research higher education assets are being used, Planning ahead can lower college application stress

From the American Counseling Association The early. Schedule ACT or SAT testing as soon and answered the necessary questions, it’s as practical, especially if a retest might be time to realistically narrow down the list For most families, the college applica- needed. Your high school counselor will of possible schools. Today, students tend tion process is a major source of anxiety. have information about available testing to apply to three to seven schools. Some But it doesn’t have to be extra stressful if Counseling and can also offer advice on school choices. may be a reach, but one or two should be a family takes enough time to address the He or she should be able to advise on col- “safety” schools where admission is almost many questions and issues related to col- Corner lege choices appropriate to your student’s certain. lege applications. interests, grades and past scholastic and The most important factor in minimiz- A starting point for most families personal achievements. ing college application stress is to start the should be the fi nancial issues. A college As school choices become clearer, now actual application process early. Complete education is an expensive investment. You is the time to gather information. There the applications, get the needed recom- and your student need to talk realistically not just tuition and room and board if the are numerous college guide books offer- mendations and write those application about how that education will be paid for school being considered isn’t local, but also ing detailed information on the programs, essays. Get it all done early and the only and what schools are affordable. other school expenses. These can include costs and admission requirements of most anxiety left will be waiting for that admis- Are scholarships a possibility? How books, perhaps a new laptop or cell phone, schools. Online visits to a school’s web- sion offi ce’s answer. about work-study programs or a possible trips back home and daily living expenses. site will usually provide a wealth of in- “Counseling Corner” is provided by the off-campus job? Will there have to be one Today, most college websites include a formation, as well as a chance to view the American Counseling Association. Direct or more college loans and if so, who will be wide range of information about the actual school’s campus if you’re unable to sched- comments and questions to ACAcorner@ paying them back? costs involved in attending their schools. ule a personal college visit. counseling.org or visit the ACA website at Financial planning should include Stress levels are also reduced by acting When a family has done its research www.counseling.org.

Th e Union Bank Co. Salutes Woodmore High School’s Salutes Gibsonburg November Student of the Month High School’s November Student of the Month! Kiersten Flick

Kiersten has a GPA of 4.184. She serves as captain Austin of the Varsity Football and Basketball Cheerleading Teams, secretary of the National Honor Society Biddle and chairperson of the Student Leadership Committee. Kiersten is a member of Student Austin has a GPA of 4.090 and Council, the Gameday and Traditional Competition Cheerleading Teams, Key Club and Future Teachers is ranked 7th in his class. He is a of America. She also attended HOBY and the member of both the basketball and Marine Corps Summer Leadership and Character baseball teams. Development Academy.

Th e daughter of Mark and Whitney Flick, Kiersten The son of Kim and Brad Biddle, plans to major in Political Science at either the U.S. Austin plans to attend the University Naval Acasdemy, Miami University or OSU with of Akron and major in Nutrition and plans of becoming a Public Relations Specialist. Dietetics.

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April Rietzke Diana Rodriquez Elmer Dunberger Ivan Smith Jessica Spilker Matt Harvey Ryan Smith

Penta Career Center selected seven is a 1973 graduate of Northwood High School and completed her career-technical Realty in Toledo. former students as recipients of the 2019 School and completed his career-technical training through Penta’s Administrative • April (Zitzman) Rietzke, of Fostoria, Outstanding Alumni Award. The alumni training through Penta’s Auto Mechanics Assistant program. She is an administra- is a 1997 graduate of Swanton High School were recognized during an evening ban- program. He is retired from the Toledo tive assistant/paralegal for the U.S. Courts, and completed her career-technical train- quet at Penta on Nov. 7. Refi ning Company where he worked Offi ce of the Federal Public Defender in ing in Penta’s Offi ce Professional Co-op Each year, the Penta Career Center as an Emergency Response Supervisor. Toledo. program. She is the director of marketing Outstanding Alumni Award is bestowed Dunberger is also retired as fi re chief from • Ryan Smith, of Perrysburg, is a management for MadAveGroup in Toledo. upon individuals who have completed a the City of Northwood. 1997 graduate of Perrysburg High School • Jessica (Arnold) Spilker, of Weston, career-technical training program at Penta • Matthew Harvey, of Luckey, is a and completed his career-technical train- is a 1996 graduate of Elmwood High School and who are currently working in a suc- 1991 graduate of Genoa High School and ing through Penta’s Security & Law and completed her career-technical train- cessful career. Since the award’s inception completed his career-technical training Enforcement program. He is a sales coordi- ing through Penta’s Cosmetology program. in 1993, 157 former high school or adult through Penta’s Cement Trades program. nator for Vehtek Systems in Bowling Green. She is a Keune Brand Manager for Premier education students have been honored He is a transportation manager for the Ohio • Ivan “Jake” Lee Smith, Jr., of Toledo, Beauty Supply in Northbrook, Illinois. with the award. This is Penta’s 27th year of Department of Transportation – Northwood is a 1997 graduate of Maumee High School For more info about the Penta recognizing alumni. Outpost. and completed his career-technical train- Outstanding Alumni Award or programs The 2019 honorees include: • Diana (Escobar) Rodriguez, of ing through Penta’s Marketing Education offered by Penta Career Center, call 419- • Elmer Dunberger, of Northwood, Holland, is a 1999 graduate of Genoa High program. He is a broker/owner of Serenity 666-1120 or visit pentacareercenter.org. Museum launching initiative to connect students to history

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is committed to ensuring school initial gift coming from Key Bank and a educational initiatives within the local Lakes (NMGL) is launching a new initia- systems throughout the Toledo metropol- more recent gift from the Cleveland-Cliffs communities in which we operate to help tive, “All Aboard for History!”, meant to itan area have access to quality, curricu- Foundation. Operating on the Great Lakes prepare youth for their future,” says Ania provide third- through sixth-grade Lucas lum-based experiences promoting social since 1855, and currently building the East Ediger, Manager, Government Relations County students the opportunity to forge a studies and history,” said NMGL Executive Toledo iron plant set to open next summer, and Specialist, Environmental Legislative deeper connection to Great Lakes history. Director Chris Gillcrist. “We want to make Cleveland-Cliffs representatives say they Affairs. The fi ve-year initiative will allow up sure kids have access to fi rst-hand experi- are excited to encourage more students to Teachers interested in taking advan- to 8,000 local students to take advantage ences which build their interest, knowl- learn about Great Lakes history, as well as tage of this free learning experience and of a complimentary visit to the museum or edge, and passion around the Great Lakes the social and economic impact of one of individuals and corporate entities seeking bring the museum’s programming to their and its historical signifi cance.” the world’s largest freshwater ecosystems. to donate to the program can learn more by classroom. The museum has secured two $10,000 “The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation visiting nmgl.org/all-aboard or by calling “The National Museum of the Great gifts to launch the program—with the has a long history of supporting quality 419-214-5000.

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By J. Patrick Eaken into regionals. But this is my fi rst time both Press Sports Editor teams qualifi ed for regionals at the same [email protected] time,” Moreno said. “Our girls program has usually had the If there is any sport that Woodmore most success since we are fortunate to have made a statement in this year, it is cross many talented junior high girls who in the country. Eight of the nine local athletes who last eight years have won or been runners- competed at the state meet were Wildcats. up at the conference meet and we started Three Woodmore girls took the top competing at the middle school state meet three spots at the Northern Buckeye the past four years to give them a taste of Conference meet, although Genoa won the higher level competition through the state,” meet because of its depth. Moreno continued. Those three ‘Cats were freshman “Our boys team was led by six seniors Olivia Vogelpohl, junior Ava Beam and ju- who believed in my system and gradually nior Olivia Thatcher. Beam and Vogelpohl improved as a pack with the help of new- both fi nished an area best league time of comer sophomore C.J. Buchanan, who just 19:53, and Beam is the Alan Miller Jewelers got edged from qualifying for state by one All-Press Runner of the Year because she place.” placed the highest at the regional and state meet. Keeping workouts bearable Beam had the team’s best time at state, The other Woodmore state qualifi er is fi nishing 46th in 19:57 in the Division III senior Paul Koenig, who is extra special not girls meet. Thatcher placed 49th (20:05.9) only because of his distance running abili- followed by Vogelpohl (63rd, 20:20.5). ties, but because he was a big part of last On any given day one may do better year’s NBC championship soccer team. than the other, and Beam, Thatcher and Koenig was the boys’ top runner all Vogelpohl like it that way. To get the most year long, and now he has to consider his out of his athletes, Woodmore coach Mike collegiate choices. Moreno tweaked his coaching strategy, be- “Paul’s success is due to his constant lieving it would help them at the regional drive to improve and do his best week after and state meet. week,” Moreno said. “He is our boys cap- “This season we focused more on en- tain and leads by example. He is always the Woodmore's top cross country runners — Back row — C.J. Buchanan and Paul durance throughout the fi rst two months last one to leave practice to go over strategy Koenig. Middle row — Mireya Pack, Kristen Davis, Julia Cable, Ava Beam, Olivia and didn’t do much and training tips to Thatcher, Olivia Vogelpohl, Angela Dickerson, and Jordan Beam. Front — Assistant speed work until get the most out of his Coach Lacy Seamans and Head Coach Michael Moreno. (Photo by Julie Beam) October which was a performances. Some change for the group of the many topics we and they questioned He makes the tough discuss are his future why their times were and past races, ways 2019 Alan Miller Jewelers a little slower in the workouts“ bearable of staying healthy, fi rst several meets collegiate aspirations, compared to last whether to try to by keeping“ the year’s times,” Moreno compete at a smaller All-Press Cross Country Honor Roll said. “I held them atmosphere light school or join a club Luke Coffman, Eastwood Ava Beam, Woodmore back until October at a Division I school. BOYS RUNNER OF THE YEAR GIRLS RUNNER OF THE YEAR when fast times mat- and fun. “We let him STATE QUALIFIER (BOYS) Olivia Vogelpohl Woodmore Fr D-III tered the most. It took know he is talented Luke Coffman Eastwood Sr D-II Olivia Thatcher Woodmore Jr D-III Paul Koenig Woodmore Sr D-III Sophie Richards Genoa So D-III a little convincing but and driven enough to STATE QUALIFIER (GIRLS) Emelia Simmons Gibsonburg Fr D-III they bought into it compete at the next Ava Beam Woodmore Jr D-III Marainna Heninger Genoa Sr D-III and it showed from level. His upside is Jordan Beam Woodmore Fr D-III Jordan Beam Woodmore Fr D-III our end of season success.” we only train 30 to 40 miles a week so as Julia Cable Woodmore Jr D-III Sara Partin Genoa Jr D-III Kristen Davis Woodmore So D-III Jordyn Bronowski Genoa So D-III Vogelbeam, Beam, and Thatcher will long as he can handle the gain in mileage Angela Dickerson Woodmore So D-III Katelyn Bachmayer Genoa Fr D-III lead a contingent of seven girls who will that some college programs will expect, he Olivia Thatcher Woodmore Jr D-III Keerstin Pelow Genoa Sr D-III return for the Wildcats next year, although will do well.” Olivia Vogelpohl Woodmore Fr D-III Kristen Davis Woodmore So D-III Moreno says he will not. Whoever gets to There is another side to Koenig, which REGIONAL QUALIFIERS (BOYS) Teagan Szych Genoa So D-III coach these girls inherits a special group helps keep the training on the lighter side. Luke Coffman Eastwood Sr D-II Angela Dickerson Woodmore So D-III Tyson Lesher Genoa Jr D-II Julia Cable Woodmore Jr D-III that fi nished 12th as a team at the state meet. “Outside of running he is a total goof- Cory Jay Eastwood So D-II TOP 15 LEAGUE TIMES (BOYS) Moreno and his athletes have brought ball,” Moreno said. “He makes the tough Lucas Pease Eastwood Sr D-II Luke Coffman Eastwood Sr 16:40.00 Woodmore back into the spotlight in cross workouts bearable by keeping the atmo- Clay Winterfield Oak Harbor Sr D-II C.J. Buchanan Woodmore So 17:11.00 country. For instance, the girls team won sphere light and fun. He works hard in ev- Darin Muir Genoa Jr D-II Tyson Lesher Genoa Jr 17:12.00 James Recknagel Eastwood Jr D-II Paul Koenig Woodmore Sr 17:24.00 three straight team championships in 1992, erything he is involved in. He is a 4.0 stu- Dylan Brogan Eastwood Sr D-II Cory Jay Eastwood So 17:36.00 1993 and 1994, and the boys team was in dent and a talented basketball and soccer Derek Rightnowar Genoa Jr D-II Darin Muir Genoa Jr 17:36.00 the running, too, fi nishing as state runners- player.” Ross Schlatter Genoa Jr D-II Cameron Crandall Oak Harbor Sr 17:41.61 up in 1994. Moreno says as cross country coach Conner LaGrange Genoa Jr D-II Dylan Brogan Eastwood Sr 17:56.00 Cameron Crandall Oak Harbor Sr D-II Clay Winterfield Oak Harbor Sr 17:59.03 However, Moreno says to bring the he has to bring a certain ethic into the pro- London Stuller Genoa So D-II Lucas Pease Eastwood Sr 18:05.00 program back to what it was in the 1990s is gram. Trey Tuttamore Eastwood Sr D-II Pierce Overmyer Woodmore Sr 18:06.00 an even bigger challenge. “I am the type of coach who stays Holden Ruck Eastwood Sr D-II Cyler Amor Gibsonburg Fr 18:26.99 “As far as getting back to the tradition grounded in my training philosophies, but Nathan Cooper Genoa Fr D-II Derek Rightnowar Genoa Jr 18:30.00 of those great state level teams, it’s a tough am continuously learning new ways of do- Paul Koenig Woodmore Sr D-III Andrew Hughes Clay Sr 18:33.20 C.J. Buchanen Woodmore So D-III Cole Sotak Woodmore Sr 18:34.00 reach,” Moreno said. “Every season I feel ing things as my athletes change from one Pierce Overmyer Woodmore Sr D-III TOP 15 LEAGUE TIMES (GIRLS) that we are just a couple of runners away season to the next. I regularly attend dif- Chase Dickerson Woodmore Sr D-III Olivia Vogelpohl Woodmore Fr 19:53.00 from getting back to those type of teams, ferent types of track and CC clinics, and Cole Sotak Woodmore Sr D-III Ava Beam Woodmore Jr 19:53.00 but back then there were less alternatives research training from successful proven Steven Carter Woodmore Sr D-III Olivia Thatcher Woodmore Jr 20:21.00 Nick Reedy Woodmore Sr D-III Lauren Larue Clay So 20:32.90 to running cross country. With the rise in programs and coaches,” Moreno said. REGIONAL QUALIFIERS (GIRLS) Emelia Simmons Gibsonburg Fr 20:53.94 popularity in other sports we are constant- “But most importantly I get and give Lauren Larue Clay So D-I Hannah Dearth Gibsonburg Jr 20:58.43 ly losing talented runners to our other suc- feedback to and from my assistants and Cordelia Howard Eastwood Jr D-II Brianna Montgomery Gibsonburg Fr 21:12.63 cessful programs.” athletes. I constantly let them know ‘why?’ Kelly Veryser Eastwood Fr D-II Marainna Heninger Genoa Sr 21:24.00 Noelle Hayes Eastwood Jr D-II Sophie Richards Genoa So 21:28.00 The program is heading in the right di- I am having them do a certain workout or Hope Sievert Oak Harbor Sr D-II Jordan Beam Woodmore Fr 21:30.00 rection. run a certain race and let them know the Jamie Lahey Eastwood Jr D-II Sara Partin Genoa Jr 21:34.00 “Since I took over the reins in ‘08 we big picture that is the ‘method to my mad- Elle Ruffner Eastwood Fr D-II Megan Hughes Clay So 21:38.50 have had many regional qualifying boys ness,’” the Woodmore coach continued. Helena Katakis Eastwood Sr D-II Logan Wagner Oak Harbor So 21:49.38 and girl teams and individuals along with Dede Green Eastwood Fr D-II Hope Sievert Oak Harbor Sr 21:53.32 Ava Beam Woodmore Jr D-III Kelly Veryser Eastwood Fr 21:58.00 district champions or runners-up going (continued on page 15) Proud to Support Area High School Cross Country byby co-sponsoring the All Press CC Teams

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By J. Patrick Eaken omore year. He still stood in the chute and Press Sports Editor shook hands with all the kids who were fi n- [email protected] ishing.” Coffman earned his second straight Although eight of nine local athletes trip to the state meet by taking fourth indi- at the state meet were from Woodmore, the vidually (16:08.5) at the regional meet. top placer at the state meet was Eastwood “Luke is a natural leader who leads by senior Luke Coffman. example,” Sims said. “He does all the right Coffman capped off a stellar cross- things as far as workouts go, and offseason country career with a 43rd-place fi nish at work. He puts his all into every workout the Division II state meet at National Trail to get better. As a coach moving forward, I Raceway in Hebron. He repeats as Alan can always tell younger runners that Luke Miller Jewelers All-Press Boys Runner of improved every season by putting in the the Year. work. He lifted in the summer and at least Coffman fi nished the state meet three times a week during the season. He course in 16:41.2 after taking 34th (17:16) did optional runs on Sundays.” in the same event last season. He was a (— includes fi le contributions from a two-time NBC champion, a three-time dis- feature written by Press sportswriter Mark trict champion and a two-time academic Griffi n) All-Ohio performer during his career at Eastwood. Eastwood coach Stephanie Sims be- Wildcat harriers lieves Coffman could run collegiately, al- (continued from page 14) though he has not made any decision yet. “Luke would be a great college run- “I always train the athletes with the ner. He takes pride in what he does and mindset that we train all summer through would put his all into it,” Sims said. “Luke October with the goal of fi nishing our sea- will be greatly missed next year by our pro- son at the state championship meet.” gram. You can coach a long time and not Moreno, who has been the Wildcats’ have an athlete like Luke come through cross-country coach for 12 years, said he your program. His drive, integrity, and was retiring at the end of this season. He work ethic rank up there at the tops of also coached track at Woodmore Schools all the athletes I have had the pleasure of from 1999-2017, but he has someone he coaching.” would like to see get the job next year. Sims says she doesn’t see a work ethic “Keep in mind that this was my fi nal like Coffman’s every day. season as head CC coach, but my assistant “Luke is very driven. He practices as Lacy Seamans plans on continuing the hard as he can each and every day,” Sims tradition that she helped build when she said. “When we do speed workouts and he was a two-time state qualifi er in track and has certain times to make he will do every- four-time state cross country qualifi er from thing in his power to make that time. If he 2007-11,” Moreno said. misses it, he is very upset with himself. If Seamans is hired to take over the “He lifted in the offseason and dur- girls as they hope to build on their success, ing the season before school in the morn- he doesn’t see the training changing too ing. He also did some Sunday runs which much. were suggested but never mandatory.” “Next year’s training will most likely There is another element to Coffman’s stay the same as this year, but with every style that Sims does not see every day — Eastwood runner Luke Coffman followed by Woodmore runner Paul Koenig, both girl returning next season and a nice pack it’s his relationship with his competitors seniors with possible collegiate aspirations. (Photo by Valerie Sponaugle) of talented incoming freshmen, they should and involvement in other school activities repeat as state qualifi ers and be even stron- that stand out. a part of. He rushed out of the NBC meet runners in the chute after he fi nishes his ger than this year,” Moreno said. “Barring “Luke is just a great kid,” Sims said. as a junior to make it to a band event even race. In our fi rst NBC jamboree of the year injuries they should challenge for top plac- “He is very involved with the Eastwood though it was not mandatory for him to go. Luke took second and it was the fi rst time es in all invites and for the NBC and district band. He is dedicated to any activity he is “He also will shake hands with other he had been beat in the NBC since his soph- titles. Keep Nice & Toasty this Holiday Season!

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By Mark Griffi n win over Marion Press Contributing Writer Pleasant last week- [email protected] end. “They are very Jordan Arnold found himself in un- athletic,” Oak Harbor familiar territory — all alone — in Oak coach Mike May Harbor’s playoff opener Nov. 9 against vis- said. “They have iting Beachwood. good size up front. The Rockets’ senior, a fi rst-team All- Defensively, they’re Sandusky Bay Conference defensive end, sound and they do a took over the starting H-back position on great job. Their kids offense after a back injury ended Ryan have been there and Ridener’s season in week nine. Against have tasted a state Beachwood, Arnold scored the fi rst touch- championship.” down of his career when quarterback Jac The Rockets’ Alexander found him all alone in the end defense is allowing Jordan Arnold zone and tossed him the football. 10.5 points a game “It was defi nitely exciting,” Arnold through 12 games, and Arnold has played said. “I knew I was open. I’m mostly a a huge role on that side of the ball. He has blocker, but I was in the middle of the end 71 tackles, six tackles for loss, 10 sacks, zone and there was no one around me. It 16 quarterback hurries and two fumble re- was fourth-and-long and (Beachwood) just coveries. Arnold had fi ve tackles against blew coverage and it worked out. It felt like Eastwood last Saturday. (the ball) stayed up there forever. I thought, “He’s one of our best defensive play- ‘I gotta catch this.’ ” ers,” Mays said. “We play him to the wide Arnold and the third-ranked (Division side of the fi eld and to the strength of our V) Rockets won the game easily, 41-7, then opponent’s offense. He’s been a huge fac- followed that with a tough 34-14 win over tor in how our defense has played this year, fourth-ranked Eastwood last Saturday. Oak which didn’t surprise me at all. He had a Harbor (12-0) faced defending D-V state great year last year, and coming into this champion Orrville (11-1), led by All-Ohio year we expected great things. He plays junior tailback Marquael Parks, in the re- hard every single play, in practice or in a gional fi nals at Elyria High School on game. He never takes a play off.” Saturday. May praised the 6-foot-2, 190-pound The sixth-ranked Red Riders, who fi n- Arnold’s athleticism, not just on the foot- ished 13-2 last season and beat Johnstown- ball fi eld but also in the weight room. Monroe, 49-34, in the state title game, ad- vanced to Saturday’s game with a 49-27 Jordan Arnold fends off an Eastwood block. (Photo by Laura Bolander) (continued on page 17)

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It took take on roles they weren’t used to and they MONDAY, Nov. 25 at 4PM. just 371 days to win his second. executed everything perfectly.” Bob Damschroder The Express swept their way to the Despite the lack of experience, Owens Don’t forget our coupon! program’s second consecutive NJCAA found a way to win their fi rst seven match- November 28, 2017 Division III championship, defeating con- es in a row to begin the season. After a loss ference rival Columbus State for the fi fth to Glen Oaks on August 30, the Express time this season. would reel off 16 straight victories. As a In Loving Memory Contributing to the Express’ champi- sophomore, Bekier found herself in a lead- onship are two Lakes graduates, 5-foot-10 ership role. sophomore outside hitter Kayla Bekier, “I really enjoyed being a team leader Frank Vassar whose kill won the national championship, this year and helping all of the freshmen May 1, 1938 ~ Nov. 16, 2019 and 6-0 freshman middle/right side hitter adjust to this level of competition and al- Taylor Momany. ways reassuring them that things would Both played for coach Amy Vorst at always work out because we were such a Lake. Vorst is an Eastwood graduate who great team,” Bekier said. played for the Eagles’ state championship “We have two of the best coaches in volleyball team, so she knows the meaning the country who always know how to get of winning on a big stage. the absolute best out of each individual and The national title was a fi tting end to make us into a team that always works to- another dominant season for the Express gether.” on the volleyball court. Owens began The Express never lost consecutive the season as the preseason No. 1 ranked matches more than once all season, and team heading into the 2019 campaign. The the team hasn’t lost a set since their Region We miss you. You’re always in our Express lost 10 of the 14 players from the XII championship match against Columbus year’s previous national title team, losing State back on October 26. Owens also kept thoughts and our hearts. their top three attackers, their top setter, their regular season OCCAC winning streak Love Always, Shirley & Family and their starting libero from the year be- alive, having now won 76 consecutive reg- fore. ular season matches. The Express captured That doesn’t mean they did not have a their fi fth straight OCCAC title this season target on their back. as well. We will miss you! “As exciting as it was to win last year, The Express fi nished the season with Happy 45th this year was more exciting because we a record of 43-4, marking the fi fth straight Love, were defending champs and we had a huge year where the team has won 40 or more Your Family & Friends target on our backs and everyone wanted games. They fi nish three wins shy of the Anniversary! a piece of us because they wanted to say all-time mark of 46 victories in a season set they beat the defending national champs,” by the 2000 and 2002 team. The 43 wins Bekier said. also marks the third most wins in a season In Loving Memory Mr. & Mrs. “This year was so much fun because since 1994. Lenda Marie Cordell Kent & Barb Happy Rockets’ Arnold has toughness March 8, 1954 ~ Nov. 24, 2018 Greenlese Birthday (continued from page 16) down, I had a third-down sack on the next “He’s a great athlete,” May said. “He series to end their drive.” can do different types of pull-ups that no- Arnold said one of the goals he set for body else can do. He’s really worked hard himself as a freshman was to one day break in the weight room developing his body. the Rockets’ single-season sack record of 14. He’s our strongest player, pound for pound. “I didn’t reach my goals yet,” he said, He makes some plays on the fi eld defen- “but there’s still time. As a defensive end, sively that are just phenomenal plays, great I like getting sacks. It’s my all-time favor- effort plays.” ite thing to do. I like the energy it gives off Arnold said the pull-ups May spoke of when you get a sack. The whole defense are called “muscle-ups” and are done dur- gets hyped up.” ing back workouts. Arnold said one of the main reasons “You do a pull-up and you go above for the Rockets’ success this season has the bar,” he said. “You fl ip your arms and been the closeness of the team and the fa- pretty much do a straight-bar dip. It’s really miliarity the seniors have with each other. weird. I saw someone do it one one time “We’ve all been playing football since 80th and I worked at it for a couple months and the fi rst grade,” said Arnold, who wants thought it looked cool. It kind of works to become a personal trainer after college. Always on our minds and your whole upper body, which is a plus. “We played fl ag football together and grew forever in our hearts. Not very many people can do them.” up together. We are all there for everyone. Your legacy lives on in all of us. Arnold has had his share of highlight- There’s no separation. With our chemistry Love, Your Family November 30th reel plays this season, including a hit he and how hard we work, as long as we don’t put on Fostoria’s quarterback in the season get complacent, there’s not a team that can opener. beat us as long as we do what we do. “I didn’t get blocked at all and the “We’ve been practicing for six months quarterback didn’t see me,” Arnold re- and I don’t think there’s been a single day called. “It was a clean hit. He defi nitely where we haven’t gotten better. We want to Check us out on Facebook got up slow. I had another one later in the play another couple weeks, and I think we game, on third down. Another big hit was can.” ( — headshot photo of Jordan Arnold at The Press Newspapers against Beachwood. 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Church St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; early 525 SR 635, Helena, OH ~ 419-638-5411 Elmore birds at 5:30 p.m. and main session begins at 6 Located 7 miles West of Fremont on SR 6. Then 1 mile South on SR 635. Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, p.m. Proceeds benefi t St. Boniface School. located in Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor Al-Anon Family Group meets 19225 Witty Rd. (corner of Witty & SR 51), open Fridays at 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 122 Tues. and Thurs. at 11 a.m.; lunch served at 11:30 W Ottawa St. a.m. (reservations for lunch required by 10 a.m. Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel Food Pantry, Connect with us! the day before). Blood pressure and blood oxygen 11805 SR 105, open the last Wednesday of every screenings 2nd Tuesday of each month; blood month, 4:30-6 p.m. During the pantry, a hot meal is sugar and blood pressure screenings last Tuesday served. There is also a free clothing room with all of each month; educational/informational speak- sizes for children and adults, men and women. Call ers on Tuesday; Euchre game every Tuesday and 419-898-7165 for info. Thursday after lunch. For reservations, call 419- 862-3874. Elmore Historical Society Monthly Meetings are Pemberville held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6 St. Paul Lutheran Church Annual Cookie Walk, p.m. at the Historical Society Building. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 14545 New Rochester Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Rd. Hundreds of homemade cookies, bazaar Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. (weather permitting). with handmade items, auction featuring themed Call 419-392-1112 for info. baskets, silent auction and raffl e. Lunch avail- able for purchase. Proceeds support the Women’s The Press Ministries of St. Paul. Church Worship Guide Genoa Pemberville Area Senior Center at Bethlehem Calvary Lutheran Ch. Ge noa Legion Breakfasts held the last Sunday of Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., provides pro- Deadline: Thursday 11:00 am the month November and January-April, 8 a.m.-1 grams and activities for adults 60 & over. Open 10 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scram- a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Lunch served at noon. IM W bled eggs, biscuits and gravy and applesauce. Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem nspirational essage of the eek: What’s Your Story? Dine in or carry out. Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., is open the fi rst You often hear it said that only you can define what your life story is about, make sure that the way you live Al-Anon Family Group, Genoa Giving and two Tuesdays of the month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the success means to you. While this is certainly true, it makes you a hero and not a villain. And like any good Getting, meets Monday at 8 p.m. at Genoa doesn’t go far enough. That is, the story of our life is story, the parts that tell us the most are the trials and the Christian Church, 415 Main St. rest of the month and 8-11 a.m. the last Saturday Genoa Senior Center, 514 Main St., open Monday, of the month (excluding holidays). Closed holi- something that only we can properly tell. We certainly struggles we go through. It’s easy to be calm, cool and Wednesday and Friday. Open for bingo at 9:30 days. Eastwood School District residents may visit rely on others to help us with the details, since no one collected when everything is going smoothly. The real a.m. on Monday; open at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday the pantry once monthly. ID and proof of residency remembers their own birth, or can know what happened question is whether you can maintain your composure, and Friday. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. (reser- required. Info available at Pemberville churches. while they were under anesthesia or otherwise and your values, when things start to fall apart? Blessed vations required 10 a.m. the day before). Blood unconscious, but it’s up to us to create the guiding is the one who perseveres under trial because, having pressure and blood sugar screenings offered 2nd narrative of our own life story. While we are alive the stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m.; Blood oxy- Port Clinton story is necessarily unfinished, but as we get older we that the Lord has promised to those who love him. Veterans Health & Information Fair, Nov. 25, gen and blood pressure screenings offered the 4th begin to see certain themes coming together. Whatever James 1:12 Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Educational/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m., VFW Post 2480, 214 Madison St. informational speakers on Wednesday; Pinochle Presented by Ottawa County Veterans Service Monday and Wednesday after lunch; Dominoes Offi ce and VFW Post 2480. Info and assistance for Friday after lunch. Reservations: 419-855-4491. area veterans on compensation, health care and Northwood Walbridge Lake Twp. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Friday 9:30 a.m.- other veteran and survivor benefi ts. Free. CalvaryCalvary L Lutheranutheran C Ch.h. 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes and small household items available at reasonable 1930 Bradner Rd./Corner prices. Proceeds benefi t mission projects. Stony Ridge of Woodville & Bradner Rds. 26535 Pemberville Rd. Shared Bounty Thrift Shop is open at St. John’s 419-836-8986 (between St. Rtes. 795 & 163) Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5520 Fremont Pike Perrysburg, OH from 10 a.m.-noon on the 1st and 3rd Sat. of the Sunday Worship: 8am & 10:30am Gibsonburg (Lake Township) month. Household items, clothing, shoes, books Fellowship 9:00am Gibsonburg Public Library, 100 N. Webster Phone: 419-837-5023 and more available free to area families. Donations Pastor Robert Noble St., programs include; Adult Book Discussion, help support the ministry. www.zionlatcha.com Nov. 25, 6 p.m. – “The Rosie Project,” by Graeme Frey Rd. Church of Christ Simsion (books available at the library). Paint Pastor Stephen Bull Night for Grownups, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. – supplies pro- Walbridge Your ad Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. vided, registration required; Preschool Storytime, Par sons Family Singers will perform Sunday, Worship: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. and Dec. 9 at 4:30 p.m. (no Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. at Athens Missionary Baptist could God's Work, Our Hands.” storytime Dec. 26); Adult Cookbook Club, Dec. 9, Church, 101 W. Breckman St. Community wel- See You in Church! ELCA 6:30 p.m. – “Amish Friends Christmas Cookbook,” come. be here. by Wanda Brunstetter – make a recipe from the Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St. pro- book and bring it to share; Beyond Bears: Early grams include storytime Tuesdays at 11 a.m. – Chapter Books (grades 1-4), Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. Woodville Oak Harbor stories, songs, rhymes and movement for kids and Northwood Solomon Lutheran – “The Seven Treasure Hunts,” by Betsy Byars caretakers; Kinderskills for ages 3-6 Tuesdays at 2 Church of God (registration required): Book Bears: Early Readers, p.m. Call 419-666-9900 for info. Church and School St. Boniface 1838 S. Coy @ Curtice Dec. 18, 3:30 p.m. – learn about sound (STEM ac- Walbridge VFW Bingo, 1st and 3rd Sunday of 305 W. Main St. 419-849-3600 Catholic Church tivity), make a kazoo and talk about the book “Little each month, 109 S. Main St. Lightning bingo at 419-691-1376 Sunday Worship: 8am & 10:30am Rev. Brent Smalley, Pastor Penguin Gets the Hiccups,” by Tadgh Bentley (reg- 1 p.m.; regular bingo at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 215 Church St., Oak Harbor, OH istration required). Call 419-637-2173 for details. Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 9:20am 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks available. New games; Recovery Worship Thurs. 6:30-7:30 pm Masses - Saturday 4:30 pm Active Seniors invited to Meet & Eat at Gibsonburg higher prizes. Sponsored by the Auxiliary. Call Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Senior Center, 100 Meadow Lane. Lunches every “Everyone Welcome” Pastor Alan Brown Sunday 8:30 am 419-666-0367 for i nfo. School Open Enrollment-Nursery thru 6th grade weekday, educational and social programs, health Support Group for Families and Friends who Rev. Tim Ferris, Pastor assessments and more. Transportation and home- are Dealing with a Loved One’s Heroin/Opiate delivered meals available. 419-637-7947. Addiction meets Mon. 6:30-8 p.m. in the Municipal Genoa Building, 705 N. Main St. Sponsored by Mainstreet Our Lady of Lourdes Elmore Graytown Church. For info, call 419-838-7600. 2975 Eastpointe Blvd. Catholic Church NorthwoodAdventist.org Trinity Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St., Elliston- 204 Main St., Genoa, OH Trowbridge Rd. – LIGHT pantry is open on the 2nd Woodville Saturday Worship: 11:00am Lutheran Church Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs in- Thursday Bible Study: 7:00pm Masses - Saturday 6:30 pm clude: Preschool Storytimes, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.; Sunday 10.30 am Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Holiday Book Bingo, Dec. 9-Jan. 25, 2020 – kids in Rev. Tim Ferris, Pastor 412 Fremont St. Luckey grades K-6 can pick up a bingo card at the library 419-862-3461 Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday or download at birchard.org/wdv.htm and earn Trinity of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thursday prizes for reading over the school holiday break; United Methodist Stephen Lutz, Pastor of the month from 6-8 p.m. at 247 Oak St. (behind Create a Memory Jar, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. – adults See you Worship 8 am - 10:45 am the post offi ce), in the former Loft Youth Center. are invited to bring a photo or a few mementos Main at 4th, Genoa Open to families residing in the Eastwood School and create a keepsake memory jar (registration Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday School - 9:30 am District. required); LEGO Club, Dec. 7, 10-11:30 a.m.; in church! Worship 10:30 am Ramp & Elevator Luckey Garden Club meets monthly at the library. Canvas & Chocolate, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. – an eve- GraceGrace EvangelicalEvangelical Pastor Greg Miller Visit Luckey Garden Club on Facebook for info ning of painting, conversation and chocolate for www.genoatrinity.com about joining. adults (registration required); Christmas Cards for Elliston LutheranLutheran ChurchChurch Luckey Library, 228 Main St., presents sto- Seniors, Dec. 9-14 – all ages are invited to stop Rt. 51 at Witty Rd., Just north of Elmore rytime for ages 3-7 every Wednesday at 6:30 in and make a card for distribution at a local care ZIONZION U UNITEDNITED p.m. Includes stories, fi nger plays, music and center for seniors; Wednesday Adult Book Club, MMETHODISTETHODIST C CHURCHHURCH Sunday Worship-9:00am crafts; LEGO Club (K-5th grade) Saturday 10:30 Dec. 11, 7 p.m. – “The Christmas Jars” by Jason 1213 Washington St. Wednesday Evening a.m.-1:50 p.m.; Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings F. Wright. Holiday Storytime, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. – sto- Breakfast 8:30am Sunday School all ages 9:00am 419-855-3906 Worship-7:30pm Monday at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. Read to a ries and craft. Call 419-849-2744 to register. [email protected] Woodville Food Pantry, 212 Bridge St., is open Pastor Jaci Tiell Dog Program, Thursday (four 10-minute sessions Worship 10:00am www.stjohnsgenoa.org available beginning at 4:50 p.m. – registration re- the last Thursday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. 419/862-3630 [email protected] The LIGHT Pantry opens Sunday Services www.graceelconline.com quired). Home delivery of library materials to home- and the last Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Available to 2nd Weds. 5-7pm bound Luckey residents is available by calling the all Woodville Village and Township residents. Traditional Worship 10:00am Check out our facebook page. 18045 W. William St. Community Worship 5:00pm library during regular hours at 419-833-6040. Applications available at the Pantry. Accepting PraisiPraisi rroo i help from the Pantry will not affect any other ben- Off Elliston Trowbridge Rd. Sunday School nng.g. G w nng.g. efi ts you may be receiving. www.ellistonzion.com 9:00am every week Sept.-May Seerrvinngg in JJesesus’n’ name. THE PRESS, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 19 PENDING Real Estate 419-836-2221 or 1-800-300-6158 • www.presspublications.com

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November 28, 2019 leave a message, I will call back. 2012 Mack CXU613        Kittens & Mamma cat need a good 1M1AW07Y9CM024132  home, kittens are 4 months old/ready Public Notice    to be seperated, taking a donation for adoption. Mamma cat is fixed, all To inquire about this item        had flea treatment, litter trained. please call Bret Swenson     They were rescued. 419-698-5479 or The City of Oregon Civil Service Commission will       419-344-4109 conduct an examination for the position of Police at 801-624-5864.       !!"#!$!%     Offi cer through the National Testing Network, Transportation Alliance                    Inc. from December 1, 2019 through January Bank 4185 Harrison Blvd   !"            !!" # 31, 2020. 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Will separate. 419-559-8295 *We buy most anything from St. Peter's UCC Millbury    automobiles, antique vehicles, Th e Zoning Inspector will also be located at Christmas Craft Bazaar will come look, pay Hundreds-   December 7 (9am-4pm) Thousands! Call 419-870-0163 1670 N Walker St. on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 at    Homemade Lunch items available! Double reclining love seat, Brown, this location. Held at: $100 and Blue reclining chair, $50.      By order of the Benton Township Trustees Are you tired of throwing money Millbury Fireman's Rec Hall Both good condition and work fine.    way? Do you want cleaning and 28410 Oak St. Millbury 419-315-0603 Gayle Millinger Fiscal Offi cer painting done right? I scrape and      paint inside and outside of private homes, rentals & businesses. I get it          done. I get it done the right way at a          NORTHWOOD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS very affordable price. Excellent refer- ences. I try to beat competitors       prices! Call/Text: 419-279-3396, 2 Wheeled Hand Cart, sturdy steel   A Northwood Zoning Appeals Board meeting has 419-699-0422 (No Text) frame on 5 inch knobby air tires 46” been scheduled for Tuesday December 10, 2019 at tall, $30 OBO 419-862-2640     7:00 pm in the Council Chambers located at 6000    Christmas- ornaments, storage box-     es, stockings, mini trees and more! Wales Rd., Northwood, Ohio. The following will be All for $35 419-836-7276 2 Thumbs Up reviewed:     with the 3 point tractor implements, grader    box, blade, a cone-spreader, a finish Big Deal Discount! John Wilkes, of 246 Gardner Avenue. Northwood, OH mower. $2,000 for all, commercial       mower vaccum-fits zero turn $400 43619, has requested a variance to Section 1264.09 419-705-3187   Misc. Items- Bow Flex, table & (e) Accessory buildings; detached from the princi- Husqvarna Model 970 Riding   chairs, end tables, queen head- pal structure, shall be located to the rear of the prin- Lawn Mower. Make offer. 419- board, China, much more! Oregon ciple building and shall also be located at least fi fteen 855-4071   ! area. Call to see 419-346-9021 or "#$%& 419-377-5016 feet back from the rear of the principle building. Mr.   Playstation 3 with camera, 2 move Wilkes is requesting a variance to put a shed in the controllers and sports game, one       wireless and two wired controllers. front yard of the property, fi ve feet off of the fence due       Excellent Condition. $75.00 419-836- Bring in some extra cash with 7276 to the property not having a back yard. BAY AREA CONCRETE        The Press Classifi eds. Reach over 47,000 readers in our New or Replace Concrete          2 publications, plus our website. Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are open to •Driveways •Sidewalks     •Pole Barns •Porches         4 weeks/$30.00 (15 words) the public and are held on the second Tuesday of •Stamped & Color Concrete      (General Merchandise Only each month unless it is necessary to reschedule.    Over $2,000 and Up) •Brick & Block work etc.        Veterans & Senior Citizens   Deadline 1pm Thurs. Call us for details! Attest: Discounts    !     The Press • 1515 Woodville Rd., Millbury -Free Estimates-   419-836-2221 Kelley Amstutz Licensed & Insured ' ( Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Mike Halka 419-350-8662   classifi [email protected] Oregon, OH (Open M-Th. 9 to 5) Closed Friday’s Coordinator THE PRESS, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 23

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