Since 1972 May 24, 2021 FREE The NBC’s best athlete RESS Get screened Serving More Thanh 25,000 25 000 HHomes & Businesses B i iin 4 CCounties ti See Sports-second section P See Vitality The Enclave Northwood breaks ground on ‘Main Street’ By Kelly J. Kaczala News Editor [email protected] Northwood broke ground on The Enclave project, Northwest Ohio’s fi rst “Age-in-Place” mixed use neighbor- hood. The groundbreaking on May 14, located at the footprint of the former Woodville Mall, was for the fi rst phase of the “Main Street” portion of the project, according to Glenn Grisdale, of Reveille LTD, a planning and eco- nomic development fi rm hired by Northwood. The city recently hired Vernon Nagel, Inc. as the general contractor. “The second phase is simply a North-South road that will go back deeper into the site,” said Grisdale. An artist rendering of The Enclave project. “We’re getting ready to work on a con- struction estimate for that right now so we can start that stage of the proj- ect, maybe with the same contractor, $1,500 reward for safe return of lost Yorkie Vernon Nagel. But of course, we’ll By Kelly J. Kaczala have to bid that out. We’re thinking the A tail North-South road will come sometime News Editor As a Yorkie, Kobe has a unique charac- [email protected] in the fall.” teristic: He has a tail, she said. The fi rst phase of Main Street, “Yorkies usually don’t have tails, but which will start on May 24, is expect- Kim Mullins, of Curtice, has been fe- he has a tail,” she said. “It curls up over verishly looking for her one-year-old dog, ed to be completed in September or his back.” He is also microchipped. Kobe October, said Grisdale. Kobe, since it got out of her backyard on weighs four pounds, two ounces. April 18. “That seems pretty quick,” said Mullins believes someone took the dog Grisdale. The small dog, a Yorkie, seemingly into their house, thinking they were help- vanished from their yard on N. Wildacre The project includes the installa- ing provide shelter to a stray dog. tion of water, sewer, sidewalks, street Road with no signs of its whereabouts. “I think someone has him and decided The dog, one of four owned by Mullins, trees, lighting, a bridge and a retention to keep him. He’s a great dog. I don’t think pond, said Grisdale. had just got its weekly bath that day, a there was any ill intent behind taking him Sunday, she said. “It is the fi rst step in this whole in,” she said. process,” said City Administrator Bob “I like to brush them and take their Kobe wasn’t wearing a collar because photos after they get their baths,” recalled Anderson. “It is the most important he had just had a bath. “He had a pony tail thing we’ve done so far.” Mullins. She assumed her husband or son in his hair and he sure smelled good,” she had let him back into the house through a added. sliding glass door. Senior living The pony tail, on the top of his head, In attendance were members “When I fi nished with him. I gave may have been brushed out if someone has one of my other dogs a bath, too,” she of Northwood City Council, the him, she said. Northwood school board, Wood said. A man living in her subdivision at She remained outside for another two A $1,500 reward has been offered for County Commissioners, develop- Kobe’s safe return. Wildacre Road, whose yard backs up to the ers, and other business and govern- hours. George F. Ackerman Company, an industri- “I didn’t think anything of it because ment offi cials. Also at the event was al equipment supplier, said he saw Kobe a national senior living provider who I thought Kobe ran back into the house. chasing a butterfl y on the company’s prop- There were no holes in the fence, and our plans 170,000-square-feet of facilities “ erty. “The man tried to get him to come to dogs have never gotten out of the yard. So I think someone has him him, but he ran the other way,” she said. Continued on page 4 I’m not sure how he got out. There was no- She has distributed 200 fl iers with body else in the backyard. The gates were and decided to keep Kobe’s description, including his photo not open. Nobody stole him.” “ and her phone number. She has also given She reviewed footage from her Ring him. fl iers to mail carriers in hopes they will see Doorbell video surveillance system, which him on their routes. is triggered by motion on three sides of her “We adore this dog. He’s everything to uote home. “I saw him at a particular time and us. He’s such a sweet, sweet, sweet boy. We Q then didn’t see him again,” she said. “I told my husband I couldn’t fi nd are heartbroken. It’s bad enough we have ofo The Week She dismisses the possibility that a Kobe. So we started looking for him,” she guilt he got out. My husband is more heart- hawk may have swooped down into her said. broken than I am. This is my husband’s yard and grabbed the small dog. “I was in Someone on a local message board dog. He named him after his favorite bas- Don’t let technology turn you the backyard the entire time with him,” she posted that there was a terrier running ketball player, Kobe Bryant,” she said. into zombies. said. loose, and that it “sure was fast.” When she fi nished bathing and brush- “I remember thinking, `Thank God it’s $1,500 reward John W. Whitehead ing the other dog, they went in for the night. not mine.’ But now I realize it must have She is very thankful for all the support She went to the dining room expecting been him. He’s never gotten out before,” See page 7 to fi nd Kobe, but he wasn’t there. she said. Continued on page 4 2 THE PRESS MAY 24, 2021 Oregon/Jerusalem Memorial Day observance set The Greater Toledo Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America will pres- ent a Memorial Day observance cer- emony Monday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at Clay High School’s Memorial Stadium, site of the city’s war memorials. The wreath-laying program will take place rain or shine, with indoor accommodations available, if neces- sary. Thelma Brown, age 100, who served as an Army nurse in World War II, will place a wreath at the base of the World War II Memorial. Brown resides in Oregon. Veterans will be called upon to place other wreaths, as well. V.V.A. associate member Jerry Eversman is asking the Oregon and Jerusalem Township community to help him identify a Korean War Veteran residing in the local area who would be willing to place a wreath at the city’s Korean War Memorial. Call 419-266-7776 with information. The Greater Toledo Chapter #35 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will present the colors and conduct the Mother goose playing of taps. A quartet of goslings snuggle under their mother’s wing at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Tony Everhardt) Bonnie Skirvin, program chair- woman, invites area residents to come and pay tribute to those who have sults of an earlier survey and plan. of participating in a focus group to provide made the ultimate sacrifi ce. Veterans Library conducting The new 20-question survey can be feedback about the library during the stra- are encouraged to wear their caps fi lled out in person or online. tegic planning process. showing the branch of service and/or community survey Among the multiple choice questions Survey forms may be picked up at time period of their service, during the the survey asks: either library or the survey may be tak- hour-long observance. What materials and services are most valu- en online at https://www.surveymonkey. By Press Staff Writer According to Robert Stewart, presi- able to you and your family and to the com- com/r/7RJKNZF. dent of the local V.V.A. chapter, Oregon The Harris-Elmore Public Library and munity? Completed surveys returned to the li- Genoa Branch Library are conducting a City Schools has provided for the • What does the library do well? brary or online will be entered in a drawing Memorial Garden at Clay High School community survey to chart a course for the • Why do you visit the library? to win an Amazon gift card. Surveys must services and programs offered in the years and maintains the grounds throughout • What would improve this library? be completed by July 12. the year. to come. • What is the biggest challenge to our Jennifer Fording, director of the Harris- community? Elmore library, said the library conducts a • What skills or education do you survey every fi ve years to formulate a stra- think would improve your career or in- tegic plan. crease your income? The Harris-Elmore facility recently • What personal/life improvement or completed an expansion that included a organizational skills are interesting to you? new meeting room and improved services Respondents will also have the option to encourage teen literacy based on the re- Monday, May 31, at 9:00am Clay Township Cemetery Memorial Day Observance Ceremony Guest Speaker will be State Senator Theresa Gavarone Email [email protected] for registration link Event is sponsored by the Genoa American Legion and Auxiliary with the Genoa American Legion and Genoa High School Band Prices are subject to change without notice - Prices good Mon.