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Knights of Columbus Council 14344, River East Mother Teresa, coordinated the fundraising and installation of a “Memorial to All Unborn Children” at St. Ignatius Church, Oregon. Bottom left, Father Mark Herzog offers a blessing at the memorial. Bottom right, marchers lay flowers at the memorial. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)
Zoning vote delayed for St. Kateri By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com The Oregon Planning Commission on Jan. 19 agreed to continue discussion on a request to change zoning on 15 acres of land owned by St. Kateri Catholic Academy and Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School, which plans to develop athletic fields at the site at 1055 South Coy and 3521 Pickle Roads. The commission met last month to discuss changing zoning from R-2 Single Family Residential to P-Park Land Zoning. Some neighbors whose properties abut the land have expressed concerns that the athletic fields will create noise, additional traffic and safety problems in their community. About 60 people attended the meeting, which lasted nearly three hours. The late George Tschann in 2011 donated the land to St. Kateri Catholic Academy
and Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School. The property was lined with 2,000 trees, mostly gum, oak, and maple, all planted by Tschann. Last September, St. Kateri removed most of the trees on the property, an area bounded by Coy, Pickle, Schmidlin and Worden roads The property, currently zoned R-2, fits with a more dense type of residential zoning, according to James Gilmore, commissioner of building and zoning. Changing the zoning to Park Land allows for outdoor recreational uses, including playgrounds, play fields, swimming pools, golf courses, boating areas, fishing sites, camping sites, parks and community centers. Fr. Eric Schild, president of Cardinal Stritch and St. Kateri Catholic Academy, said the property is needed because the school is landlocked and out of usable space. Plans for the property include the development of practice fields, a baseball and softball diamond, he said. These
plans have been shared with the neighbors through multiple mailings. Low traffic Fr. Schild said that Kateri opted to stick with low traffic sports like baseball and softball in addition to practice fields, which produce minimal student traffic. The majority of events will take place between 3-7 p.m. on weekdays with no immediate plans to install lighting or hold late night events. They also purchased a house on Coy Road to give access to the 15 acres of land rather than disrupt neighbors by trying to use paper streets that are considered inadequate for regular traffic. Planning Commission member Rick Orovitz asked if there was going to be a chain link fence around the entire property. Fr. Schild said a fence was not in the master plan at this time, but it is something
State Rep. Michael Sheehy (D-Oregon), urged President Obama to appoint a clean water expert to replace Susan Hedman as the EPA Region 5 administrator following Hedman’s resignation in the wake of the Flint, Michigan water crisis. “The recent water crises in Ohio and Michigan that have threatened the health and lives of our citizens are entirely unacceptable,” said Sheehy last week. “Here in the Great Lakes region, we need an EPA administrator committed to protecting and maintaining our clean water resources and the people that rely on them.” Sheehy said it should be someone “who is knowledgeable enough and willing to take a closer look at what scientists are finding in Flint, and here in the Western Lake Erie Basin.” Flint residents have been under siege since 2014 due to high levels of lead found in their drinking water, which was drawn from the Flint River. The city, which switched from the Detroit water system to the Flint River as a drinking water source to cut costs, reconnected to the Detroit water system last year after it was determined that the corrosive river water was drawing lead from aging pipes. The city’s drinking water was contaminated with lead while under the control of a state appointed emergency manager in April of 2014. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder recently declared a state of emergency in Flint due to the lead in the drinking water. In August 2014, Toledo issued a tap water ban for three days to communities that consume city water after high levels of a toxin created by harmful algal blooms, was detected in water samples taken from the Collins Park water treatment plant on the East Side. At high levels, microcystin can cause abnormal liver function in humans and animals. “We have seen first hand in Toledo the dire consequences of contaminated drinkContinued on page 5
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Champions, scholars and acts of kindness recognized No money, trophies or medals go with the 29th Annual Gold Star Awards, just a gold star for the refrigerator and congratulations and thank you from an observer. Veneta Oberhaus, Oregon, who celebrated her 90th birthday by sliding down the ice slide at the Toledo Zoo and going horseback riding at Vail Meadows. Chris Bassitt, Oakland A’s pitcher, whose high school jersey was retired at Genoa High School. Hank Buzza, 71, for 53 years combined service to the Lake Township and Walbridge Fire Departments. Diane McMinn and The Crazy Quilting Girls for their quilt honoring Thelma Brown, 93. Brown served in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. Zac Avers, Woodmore grad and student majoring in turf grass science at The Ohio State University, winner of the Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. Avers was flown to Arizona to work on the field and attend the Super Bowl. Mike Sheehy, Ohio Representative from the 46th District, named Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Farmers’ Union, for his “no nonsense approach to agriculture and water quality.� Doris Levy for her 11–year crusade to get a larger senior center for Oregon. Jay Nino, Genoa; Matt Stencil, Clay and Nate Hagan, Central Catholic, local wrestlers who won state championships. Nino and Hagan were repeat champions. Brennan Seifert, Eastwood senior, recipient of the Tim Berta Courage Award at the National Football Foundation Dinner held at SeaGate Center. Berta was one of 21 Bluffton University baseball players injured when a bus overturned in Atlanta Georgia. Seifert overcame injuries and the passing of his father during this past football season. Charlie Schneider, Clay agriculture teacher, recognized as Conservation Education Teacher of the Year by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Dylan Szegedi, Oregon resident and Wayne State diver, who won his second
Page Two by John Szozda national title in diving at the NCAA Division II Championships in Indianapolis. Laura Kohlenberg, Eastwood grad, who won a spot as a contestant on the television game show Jeopardy. Richard Harman, Woodville mayor, who paid for a training seminar for area law enforcement on how to use non-lethal defensive tactics when encountering loose dogs. Holly Vargo-Brown, Waite alum and coach of the synchronized swim team at The Ohio State University, winners of the U.S. Collegiate National Championship. Becky Brown, founder of Women in the Wind, the largest motorcycle organization for women, for donating her Harley to the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa. K.C. Seaman and the Harbor Lites Baton Corp, Oak Harbor, for winning five first-place team events at the United States Twirling Association’s Ohio State Championships held at Wright State University in Dayton. Don Zbierajewski, Cardinal Stritch softball coach and his players and those from Ottawa Hills, for donning pink in a game to support the mother of a player who was undergoing chemo therapy for breast cancer. Kate Swartz, Lake High senior, one of 200 state finalists for the National Honor Society Scholarship from the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Swartz was one of 6,800 applicants. Ally Hommel, Clay High Sophomore, for the Freedom Shrine mural she created at Clay to honor the school’s 45 fallen soldiers from World War II to conflicts in the Middle East. Jaslynn Juhasz, Waite softball player, recipient of the Ohio High School Athletic
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Association’s Courageous Student Athlete Award. Juhasz suffered a cut above her eye in game one of a double header, was driven to the hospital to get stitches and returned to the field to play in game two. Alton and Delores Beeker and Foster and Mildred Gerwin for organizing the Pemberville Free Fair Tug of War, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in August. Al Thompson for his ongoing attempt to ride a bicycle 9,000 miles around the perimeter of the United States to raise money for Habitat for Humanity and Save the Children. Ted James, Woodville, for setting a new national record in the Tactical Class during the Civilian Markmanship Program’s Rimfire Sporter Match at the 2015 National Matches at Camp Perry. Sean Rizor, Woodville police officer, for his two weeks of volunteer work for the American Red Cross in flood-stricken South Carolina. Thomas Duris II, Waite grad, inducted into the Birmingham Hall of Fame for his high school golf career. Ken James for 30 years coaching football coach at Northwood where he has won 11 league titles and compiled a 170-137 record. Evan Matheney, Lake grad, who founded Dream Again Ohio, an organization to house foster kids who have aged out of the system at age 18. Dream Ohio currently operates homes in Elmore and Woodville. Jerry Peach for 28 years of thoughtful consideration of the issues as an Oregon councilman. Peach was defeated in his quest for a 15th term on council. Kristen Ameling, Lane Kemner, Garrett Tuck and Josh Isaacson, Eastwood grads, recipients of the American FFA Degree, the highest achievement in FFA. Less than one percent of all members earn the degree. Ray Frick, Waite grad and owner of Frickers, for his program at his 20 restaurants to allow kids 10 and under to eat free. Comment by email to zoz@presspublications.com
Dog tag info sought Pet Supplies Plus, located at 4115 Talmadge Rd., Toledo, recently sold four dog tags without gathering any dog owner information. Under the Ohio Revised Code, the Lucas County Auditor must gather name, address and contact numbers in order to safely protect the public. The tag numbers include 1605658, 16-05659, 16-05660 and 1605661. The Pet Supplies Plus location is no longer selling dog licenses. Tags are available locally at Island Variety, 722 Dearborn St. Toledo; the Oregon License Bureau, 3016 Navarre Ave.; Gladieux Do-it-Best, 5120 Navarre Ave., Oregon and Everything for Pets, 2674 Woodville Rd., Northwood. The deadline to get 2016 dog tags is Feb. 1. For more details, call Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez at 419-2134335.
Extra patrols planned The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office will have extra patrols on the road for the upcoming Super Bowl. Three overtime shifts will be scheduled over Super Bowl weekend in an attempt to promote safety among drivers. Assigned deputies will work primarily evening and earlier morning hours, enforcing all traffic laws with special focus on impaired drivers. The overtime is funded through a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office.
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Managing Workshop Moms Are Be You-tiful in Christ will sponsor a free two-day workshop on financial management Saturdays, Feb. 13 and 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, 204 Main St., Genoa. Brian Rome will lead the program, titled “Managing with Diligence.” Participants will learn how to strategically manage income to prepare for emergencies and to enjoy life debtfree. Childcare is available. Call 419-304-9504 to register. The workshop is part of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Toledo’s Family Support and Guidance program and is funded by the Toledo Community Foundation.
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Funeral home joins fight against heroin epidemic By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com For Keith Walker, owner of Walker Funeral Homes, the increase in both heroin and opioid related deaths has not been a boon to his business. In fact, it has sickened him. “We have had 22 overdose related deaths here in the last 12 months and I am tired of seeing it,” Walker said. “I have had friends, friends’ children, a nephew of a friend of mine, and young people who were all lost way too soon. Something has to be done to help stop this epidemic.” Walker said he has seen an uptick in the number of heroin and opioid related deaths in the last three years. Prior to that, he maybe saw three such deaths a year. “Few businesses are exposed to this epidemic like we are,” Walker said. “We see the end result. These are young people, in their 20’s and 30’s who are dying and they have their whole lives in front of them. We see the devastation left and deal with the families. Lives are being cut too short.” Walker decided to do something to help people in addiction as well as their families get help before it is too late. This month, the funeral home rolled out billboards as well as began airing Public Service Announcements concerning the heroin/opioid epidemic. Walker linked up with the Zepf Center and A Renewed Mind to get information
out that there is help and where people can find it. “If it saves just one life, one family from going through this, then I have done a good thing,” Walker said. “A lot of the time, the person who died had spent years battling their addiction. One of the most common issues we are seeing is someone who has been clean and then relapses. They end up taking the same amount of heroin or opiate they used to when they were actively using and it kills them. The families are always devastated. Once death happens, it is too late.” Robinson-Walker Funeral Home in both Genoa and Oak Harbor are part of the funeral home group. Tim Ridener, vice president of Walker Funeral Homes and funeral director at Robinson-Walker Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, said although Genoa has not experienced the number of deaths as seen in Lucas County, he too has seen five such deaths in the last year at his funeral home. Walker said he is hoping that people who do not know where to go to get help see the billboards or hear the PSA’s and lives are saved. “We are trying to get the message out that too many many people are overdosing, but help is out there,” he said. “We can help the families after a death or we can help get people off of the drugs before they die. We are hoping to get people help and if that saves a life that will be fantastic.” Matt Rizzo, CEO of A Renewed Mind, a behavioral health care organization, in
Toledo, said he was surprised to have an owner of a funeral home approach him about the heroin and opioid epidemic. “I can say I was pleasantly surprised by Mr. Walker and his offer to get information out there,” Rizzo said. “But, we all know someone who has been touched by this. We all know someone who is struggling with addiction. It is great to see a person really do something and Mr. Walker is to be applauded.” A Renewed Mind has locations in Toledo, Perrysburg and Findlay. The nonprofit offers both inpatient and outpatient services as well as recovery help. “We have been around since 2007,” Rizzo said. “In all of my years, I have not seen heroin use and the number of deaths from heroin and opiate overdoses, ever. When we started our kids unit in 2009, we maybe saw three to five kids hooked on opiates. Now we are seeing three to five kids a day who are struggling with addictions to prescription pain relievers and heroin. It is truly an epidemic in Lucas, Wood, Hancock and Erie Counties. It is an issue all over northwest Ohio. The PSA’s and billboards by Walker are really about awareness, where services are and where to get help. I fully support Walker and if it saves one life, it is worth it.” For information on addiction or to get help, please call The Zepf Center at (419) 841-7701 or visit http://www.zepfcenter. org or A Renewed Mind by calling (419) 720-9247 or by visiting the website at http://www.arenewedmindservices.org.
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The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) invites older adults to a class: “Memory Action Program,” Wednesdays Feb. 10-March 16 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave. in Perrysburg. Memory Action Program was designed by Robin West, Ph.D., recipient of the Mind Alert Award from the American Society of Aging. Sessions are designed to improve participants’ memory by teaching basic techniques to change “memory lifestyle.” Manuals are available for use for a $10 deposit, thanks to sponsorship by Heritage Corner Health Care Campus and Right at Home Health Care. Registration is required and limited to the first 15 participants. Call the Perrysburg Area Senior Center at 419874-0847 or email programs@wccoa. net to register.
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Gilmore noted that all neighbors within a 300 foot radius would be re-notified and the signs reposted. Seferian told The Press last week that the zoning change to an SUE would allow certain conditions to be placed on the property that would address residents’ concerns. Park Land zoning, he added, would not allow such conditions. “You don’t put conditions on zoning changes. It’s not proper protocol and not even enforceable,” he said. “I think those conditions would put the neighbors a little more at ease,” he added.
Some of those conditions include installing signs that show the property is open at sunrise and closed at dusk, the installation of a gate to close a new road to the property at night, and the city vacating paper streets on the property and offering them for sale to neighboring residents. “That would soothe the neighbors so they would know there aren’t a whole lot of points of entry and exits so people could fly in and out of their neighborhoods,” he said. “That would take away some of that fear.”
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Top row, left to right, Mike Beazley, Oregon City Administrator; Bernie Quilter, Lucas County Clerk of Courts; Joe Kiss, Jerusalem Township Trustee; Tony Parasiliti, Jerusalem Township Fire Chief. Bottom row, left to right, Ed Schimmel, Mayor of Northwood; Ed Kolanko, Mayor of Walbridge, and Anthony Reams, President of Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)
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New mayor calls for more rooftops While lauding industrial development on Northwood’s west side and $32 million in construction projects in 2015, newly elected Northwood Mayor Ed Schimmel would ultimately like to see more rooftops, which would lead to more retail. Schimmel says anytime a well-known restaurant chain shows interest, the developer ultimately cites “not enough rooftops” as the reason for not moving into Northwood. He adds there is plenty of land available within city limits, some of it his family owns and farms, suitable for new housing, and he believes big box stores have had a negative impact in regards to attracting other stores. Schimmel, an attorney, cites the 1960s, before he was born, when it was Northwood that was considered suburban Toledo’s gold mine of the future for possible development, leading to the area’s first multi-store indoor shopping center, the Woodville Mall. Now the city is working to get remaining remnants of the now-closed mall demolished, but he has not given up hopes that Northwood can someday be a growing suburb again. Schimmel was speaking to business and community guests at the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Annual State of the Communities Breakfast, this year hosted by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Oregon Thursday. Other speakers included Oregon City Administrator Michael Beazley, Lucas County Clerk of Courts Bernie Quilter, Jerusalem Township Trustee Joe Kiss, Walbridge Mayor Ed Kolanko and Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments President Anthony Reams. Schimmel said, first and foremost, his city is facing numerous challenges that will take priority. He was inaugurated into office this month. “Northwood’s challenges are many, ranging from an aging infrastructure to a declining commercial district along Woodville Road. New city programs along with continued energy by elected officials and staff will be applied to address each
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challenge adhering to a prudent spending plan as we move through this improvement in our city,” Schimmel said. Across the county line Crossing from Wood into Lucas County, Beazley talked about the continued success of two refineries, Toledo Refinery, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary since taking over from Sun Refinery, and the continuing expansion of BP-Husky Refinery. However, the unmatched highlight of his, or any presentation, included the largest new industrial project seen in this region in the past decade — the $800-900 million construction of Oregon’s Clean Energy Plant. Construction is bringing 400 to 500 workers to the site, and once the plant is completed, Beazley estimates it will provide energy equivalent to the Davis-Besse Nuclear Plant in Oak Harbor. He says talk has already started that may someday lead to doubling the size of the plant, or “do it (construction) all over again,” once current construction is finished. Oregon has also embarked on a $400 million beautification and safety project for Oregon, with the help of state grants and other partners. Beazley says the project, which will create boulevards and is intended to beautify the streetscape from Interstate 280 to East Harbor Drive, is expected to create a more dynamic city core, like a downtown business district, for the community. Schimmel and Beazley both mentioned new retail, like the remodeling of Arby’s on Woodville Road and Pat Catan’s Arts and Crafts Center that moved into the old Foodtown store at Wheeling and Starr.
Schimmel also mentioned the ground breaking and current construction of a new school in Northwood, and Beazley cited Oregon’s new senior center and $16 million being invested into the city’s water treatment plant. The upgrade will include an ozone treatment system to keep water clean from toxic microcystin stemming from blue-green algae in the western basin of Lake Erie. “We will continue to have the lowest priced water in Ohio with that investment,” Beazley assured guests. If there was any bad news turned into good news, it was from Quilter, who brought a chart noting how foreclosures have fallen off in Lucas County. In 2008 and 2009, the county saw consecutive years of 4,093 and 4,160 foreclosures, but it has fallen by nearly 80 percent since. In 2013, county foreclosures fell to 1,912 and last year reached a low of 1,175, down from 1,318 in 2014. In addition, since Quilter became clerk, his office has downsized from 94 to seven employees, saving taxpayer money. He credits that to electronic digital streamlining, a process which he says is continuing today at the courthouse. Kiss says Jerusalem Township is continuing to improve water and sewer lines, adding about a mile and a half of new lines last year. He also mentioned an unlimited garbage pick-up, an unlimited tire drop off day, which he called a success and a twoweek brush clean up. In addition, Van Dyke Road was completely resurfaced and given new drainage at a cost of $256,000, He also mentioned a new bed and breakfast, the Weiner Mansion, and new construction that will be starting this spring by Toledo Area Metroparks at the 1,100 acre Howard Farms. “This new park will greatly enhance our township in so many ways — birding, along with lake access for the birders, hiking, fishing, along with other outdoor activities,” Kiss said. “This park will blend nicely to Jerusalem Township as it is going to offer everything that this township is about.” Kolanko mentioned a Habitat for Humanity home being constructed in Walbridge and the $1.3 million remodelling of St. Jerome Catholic School.
Restaurant website to share health inspection scores Ohio-based White Castle recently became the first quick service restaurant chain to create a website that shares health inspection scores with the public. Food entrepreneurs have an opportunity to learn similar proactive food safety efforts that can have a major impact on their business during a seminar hosted by the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT), Thursday, Feb. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen (NOCK), 13737 Middleton Pike (SR 582), Bowling Green. The seminar will feature Dennis DeLong, R.S., food safety specialist, Ohio
Ag Notes Department of Agriculture, who will discuss information on voluntary and non-voluntary recalls and the importance of traceability of ingredients. Participants will also hear info about the Reportable Food Registry, established to provide a reliable mechanism to track
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ing water,” said Sheehy. “The state and federal governments must work hand in hand in order to tackle the challenges in preserving our clean water resources. I urge the president to appoint a new, qualified regional administrator with all appropriate haste.” Sheehy said he’s been disappointed in President Obama’s slow response to tainted drinking water issues in the region. “Since President Obama appointed the Region 5 administrator, I always had the impression and belief that we were going to get some real honest, fair treatment in the Great lakes region, since he was from the Chicago area and that he should have some allegiance to the Great Lakes. I had heard from time to time we were getting a fair shake with some of the issues on Lake Erie. I had a lot of trust in the administration. It turns out that the administrator was not being totally above board with us and with the people in the Flint water crisis.” Impaired designation Meanwhile, the Board of Lucas County Commissioners last week urged Toledo City Council to support a request that the U.S. EPA designate the Western Lake Erie Basin as “impaired” as per the Clean Water Act. The designation would require the U.S. EPA to develop a management plan to address nonpoint source pollution that is significantly polluting Lake Erie. States with U.S. EPA approved reports and management plans receive federal funding to implement solutions. Toledo City Council’s committee of the whole held a meeting on Jan. 26 regarding the designation, though the meeting ended without a vote on the matter. Attending the meeting were Lucas County Commissioners Tina Skeldon Wozniak, Pete Gerken, and Carol Contrada, Adam Rissien, director of Agricultural & Water Policy with the Ohio Environmental Council, and Carl Gebhardt, deputy director of water resources at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Before the meeting, the commissioners issued the following statement: “The Board of Lucas County Commissioners strongly supports an impaired designation of the Western Lake Erie Basin. In addition to an impaired designation, and in response to the resignation of the regional EPA administrator in Flint, we strongly urge the U.S. EPA Region 5 to appoint an interim administrator who would support this designation.” The commissioners are currently working on a Western Lake Erie Sources and Amounts Assessment, which will specifically identify the sources of nutrient runoff causing harmful algal blooms and the amount coming from each source. They are also advocating for policy solutions outlined in the “Moving Forward: Legal Solutions to Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms” report released by the commissioners last year. The report includes the use of the Clean Water Act as a viable solution and recommends a basin wide designation. Oregon Councilwoman Sandy Bihn, who is also executive director of Lake Erie Waterkeeper, Inc., told The Press last week that there are currently 44,000 designated impaired watersheds in the country. “There’s a lot of waters that obviously are not meeting the requirements of the Clean Water Act,” she said. “It’s very common. Western Lake Erie, at some point, will be declared impaired. It will happen. It’s not a matter of if, but when.” The Clean Water Act requires the state to conduct an assessment of its waterways every two years, then submit the assessment to the U.S. EPA, she said. “When the algae problem was getting pretty bad, the Ohio EPA declared what they call the Near Shore area of Western Lake Erie as impaired. A year ago, the area where the water intake is located was declared impaired. So part of the lake is already declared impaired,” she said. “We all know the toxin microcystin is in the Western Basin. That’s an impairment. The U.S. EPA should have declared these waters impaired a long time ago. They haven’t forced things to happen, so things just keep getting worse.”
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Bicyclist has rough day after 1.4 million pedals Al Thompson left Northwest Ohio on August 17 on a bicycle ride around the perimeter of the United States in an effort to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and Save the Children. Here is an excerpt from his blog, which you can follow by going to presspublications.com and clicking the icon in the upper right corner.
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Five Thousand Miles and five months on the road--I left Toledo on August 17 when my odometer read 6,808; today on January 17 it read 11,808. I guess that’s some sort of milestone. If so, I’ve reached it. To put things in perspective, it’s like driving New York to Los Angeles, and then turning around and making tracks back to St. Louis. Approximately 1,400,000 revolutions of my pedals. I must admit though, I did have my doubts whether I would make it through the first five days. I’ve had a number of people express the wish that they could be doing what I’m doing. A day like Friday might make you think otherwise. Friday was preceded by the previous day’s drenching conclusion--the last 10 miles ridden in your typical Louisiana downpour. But Friday’s forecast gave me hope--bright and sunny with temperatures in the upper 60s--ideal conditions for me to negotiate the 60 miles to Lake Arthur, LA. And it WAS that. But it was also a day with 15 to 20 mph headwinds, which can make even the sunniest of days a marathon of exertion—seven to eight hours of constant grinding away at my cranks--never a letup--much like a seven-hour workout on a stationary bicycle. The miles creep by ever so slowly as the wind buffets you, first head-on, then from the side, and then head-on again. I try not to look at the odometer, but when I sneak a peek, I’m still on that same mile I was 10 minutes ago. My nine-mph speed drops to eight, then to seven, now down to six, and back up to seven--a brief pause in the gale, and I’m doing 10, but not for long. With about seven miles to go and in the middle of flat, see-forever bayou country and following Google Navigation’s back-roads route, I make a turn into the home stretch, and am hit square in the face with a sign that proclaims “BRIDGE OUT”. Curse you Google Navigation! A couple guys in a truck confirm the bad news, and now three more miles have been tacked on to my ride. But when I return to the main highway, instead of seven, I have nine miles to go, so in reality my day has been extended by five miles, which doesn’t seem a lot, but on a long riding day with the wind constantly in your face…it’s a lot. Finally, picturesque Lake Arthur. But I know there are no campgrounds, no Warm Showers hosts, and no motels, well there is this boutique hotel converted into such from an old bank, but I don’t fancy paying $140 for a short night’s stay. Fairly drained after my eight-hour workout, I stop at the two-car police department and ask where I might camp, eyeing the very pleasant lakeside city park right next to the station. The friendly officer--and the only officer about-- explains that I can’t camp at the park, but he describes a place about a mile away. In the fleeting light of dusk, I nod my agreement, all the while knowing I’m not heading out there. Instead, I head to the park washroom,
strip down, and do a quick bottle shower--sorry about that water on the floor --put on some clean dry clothes, and head to the nearby lakeside restaurant for two beers, a glass of wine, and one of the best grilled Ahi Tuna sandwiches I’ve ever had--The Day Is Saved…kind of. As the restaurant closing hour of 10 p.m. approaches, and still no place to be for the night, I slink to the far side of park out of eyesight of the two-car police force - I hope - and pitch my tent on the high and dry band stand…and end a very long day! Louisiana observations: cycling infra-
structure is sometimes good, but usually poor to pathetic, typical of most of the southern states I’ve traveled, with the exception of Florida…and Mississippi… surprise surprise! And….every mother’s son seems to drive a pickup truck down here! Winter time cycling through these Gulf southern states is not quite what I imagined--cold, drenching rains, winds, and idiots who honk and yell obscenities out the window. But there have been some good cycling days--like yesterday morning’s glide through rice laden fields and a change of wind direction in my favor, and today’s very cool but sunny meandering toward the Texas border. It’s all part of this roller coaster ride of a journey. It’s been a part of every bicycle tour I’ve done. At this 5,000 mile mark, I would once again like to acknowledge all those who have supported my ride with your donations to Habitat For Humanity and Save The Children. Both charities are now over $5,000 for a total of $10,600. Proceeding on… Al Thompson usperimeterride.org
Police Beats OREGON – Unknown suspect(s) used someone’s debit/credit card information in the 6400 block of Seaman Rd. to make unauthorized purchases on Jan. 6. • Two TVs and an X-Box were stolen from a home that was broken into in the 100 block of N. Goodyear St. on Jan. 8. • A cell phone was stolen from a locked vehicle parked in a lot in the 2800 block of Navarre Ave. on Jan. 9. • A spent shell casing was found on a chair in a waiting area in the 3100 block of Dustin Rd. on Jan. 11. • Unknown suspect(s) scammed someone on the first block of N. Fargo St. out of
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$2,900 by stating a family member was in trouble on Jan. 11. • A bike was found at the edge of the roadway in the 2700 block of Bleeker St. on Jan. 15. • Unknown suspect(s) removed a woman’s wallet from her purse while she shopped in the 1700 block of S. Wheeling St. on Dec. 23. • Unknown suspect(s) used someone’s credit card information in the 1000 block of Schmidlin Rd. to make unauthorized purchases and to open new accounts on Nov. 25.
New car sales in the Eastern Maumee Bay region increased less than one percent in 2015, according to Autoview OnLine, a data management firm that captures registration information from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The increase follows a 10.1 percent increase in 2014 and a 7.8 percent increase in 2013. The seven local dealers sold 4,066 units compared to 4,037 in 2014, 3,666 units in 2013 and 3,397 in 2012. The top selling Ford was the Escape, for the second year in a row. The top five were rounded out by the Ford F-150, Ford Fusion, Dodge Ram truck and the Chevy Equinox. Autoview statistics are compiled from the following dealers: Dunn Chevy-Buick and Mathews Ford of Oregon; Baumann Chevrolet and Baumann Ford of Genoa; Keller Chevrolet of Gibsonburg; Rouen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep of Woodville and TriMotor Sales of Oak Harbor. Meanwhile, Lucas County Clerk of Courts Bernie Quilter released county wide figures for new car sales which show new vehicle sales also increased less than one percent to 26,770 units compared to an 11.7 percent increase in 2014. and a 4.8 percent increase in 2013. The high mark for the new millennium in Lucas County was 31,916 vehicles sold in 2000; the low mark was 18,997 sold in 2009. This year’s total was the highest since 2005.
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Martin & Martin Agency, Inc. is an independent automotive, life, business, and home insurance agency *** Ron Blausey has joined GenoaBank as an assistant vice president and branch manager of the Oregon Branch. Blausey is an Oregon resident, past member of the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce, Elmore Kiwanis, Toledo Men’s Swiss Club, and President of the Ottawa Sandusky Banker’s Association. GenoaBank has branch offices in Genoa, Elmore, Maumee, Millbury, Oregon, Port Clinton, Rossford, and Sylvania.
*** Dick Eppstein, president of the Better Business Bureau serving Northwest Ohio, will speak to members of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce at its Business Over Breakfast event Thursday, Feb. 11. For more information contact Valerie Winterfield at 419-898-0479.
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Court Log • Joshua Christopher Vance, 5827 Tetherwoods, Toledo, 180 days Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO), 177 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, possession of controlled substances. • Joseph Daniel Jennings, 2448 Norma, Northwood, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, possession of drugs. • Joshua Daniel McDade, 336 Willard, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 178 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, theft. • Joshua Daniel McDade, 336 Willard, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 178 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, petty theft. • Ebony Marie Harrison Knott, 5725 Silverside , Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property. • Wesley Russell, 199 E. Broadway, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, assault. • Johnny Michael Rollins, 2848 Warsaw, Toledo, 90 days CCNO, $112 court costs and fines, attempt to commit an offense. • Zachary Emerson Bradner, 262 Harris, Elm, Ohio, 180 days CCNO, 175 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $996 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Linda Rogers, 1829 Sugarbush, Oregon, 180 days CCNO, 177 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, $696 court costs and fines, operating a motor vehicle under the influence. • Brittany Dawn Calopietro, 2540 Foreaker, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $187 court costs and fines, theft. • Keith Douglas Klein, 1920 Collingwood, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 173 days suspended, $237 court costs and fines, telecommunications harassment. • India R. Florez, 725 Bronson, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 90 days suspended, $187 court costs
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and fines, theft. • Brandon Louis Broderick, 1017 Miami, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 20 days suspended, $50 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property. • Jennifer Brooke Schneider, 133 Lakeshore, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, $287 court costs and fines, theft. • Taurean Craig Jackson, 1116 St. John, Toledo, 60 days CCNO, negligent assault. • Greyson Tyler Masserant, 246 W. Holt Harrigan, Genoa, $112 court costs and fines, disorderly conduct. • Taurean Craig Jackson, 1116 St. John, Toledo, $237 court costs and fines, telecommunications harassment. • Taurean Craig Jackson, 1116 St. Johns, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, $50 court costs and fines, domestic violence. • Billy R. Fench, 711 Locust, Toledo, 180 days CCNO, 175 days suspended, $100 court costs and fines, aggravated trespass. • Brandon Robert Caskey, 1149 Howell Creek, Winter Spring, Florida, 180 days CCNO, $137 court costs and fines, possession of a controlled substance. • Eric A. Bastiani, 13 Birch Shire, Ebro, Florida, license suspended 180 days, $137 court costs and fines, possession of a controlled substance. • Lisa Marie Torres, 4322 Summer Breeze, Kissimmee, Florida, license suspended 180 days, $137 court costs and fines, possession of a controlled substance. • James W. Boudreau, 27 Grove, North Attleboro, MA, 180 days CCNO, 180 days suspended, $137 court costs and fines, falsification. • Steven Chad Houston, 111 S. Summit, Toledo, license suspended 180 days, $112 court costs and fines, possession of drugs. • Melissa M. Helsel, 154 E. Plummer, Toledo, 30 days CCNO, 30 days suspended, $75 court costs and fines, unauthorized use of property.
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Police seek info on Woodmore theft By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com The Elmore Police Department is asking for anyone with information about thefts last year from the high school to come forward. In a Jan. 20 news release, Sgt. Jeffrey Harrison calls the department’s investigation as “ongoing however not active unless new information is developed.” The thefts were reported to police on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 by Jim Kieper, the high school principal, and Steve Barr, athletic director. Kieper reported funds missing from “athletic event admissions” and Barr notified police of a “cash box reported stolen from unoccupied and unsecured concession building,” according to police reports. The police release states approximately $1,300 from event admissions and $1,500 from concession funds are missing. Several Woodmore staff members were interviewed and three persons were asked to take polygraph exams. Two agreed and one refused, according to police. Results of the exams, which were conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal
Identification, have been forwarded to the public integrity assurance team of the Ohio Auditor of State office. During the school board’s Jan. 19 meeting, Joe Liszak, board president, directed Kieper to prepare a report on what procedures have been implemented to prevent another theft. “What I want to know is what type of internal controls have been changed so this does not happen again,” Liszak said after the meeting. He said the board has been “kept in the dark on this.” Audit concludes Members of the school board had what is called an exit conference with representatives of the firm that conducted an audit of the district for the 2014-15 school year. The exit conference, held Jan. 26 in executive session, provides local officials the opportunity to clarify issues that are to be included in the final audit report. Cara Brown, chairman of the board’s finance committee, said the board will hold a public forum when the final report is available. A special audit of the district is still being conducted.
Tip leads to arrest on drug charges By Press Staff Writer news@presspublications.com A tip from Rossford police led investigators to a home in Genoa where a man and woman with outstanding warrants were hiding and they were arrested on drug-related charges. Stephen Baczewski and Kaylynne Dean, both 26 and both of Rossford, have each been indicted on two felony counts of possession of drugs and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug abuse instruments. Mark Mulligan, Ottawa County prosecutor, said the tip led officers to the home where the suspects were found hiding in a crawl space. Both had outstanding warrants from Wood County, Mulligan said. Deputies of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department got a break in another case that led to the arrest of a man sought in a burglary case, Mulligan said. Donald J. Harris, who is currently incarcerated in the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio, was indicted on charges of burglary and theft from persons in a protected class, third and fourth degree felonies respectively. He is accused of entering an Allen Township residence last March. “The break in the case was a glove left at the scene and found by the homeowner,” Mulligan said. “Deputy Matt Gandee and Det. Amy Gloor…recognized the glove as a potential source of DNA. After analysis by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation,
a match was found to Harris’ DNA in the computerized database. Harris is currently serving a prison sentence for a burglary conviction in Lucas County. The grand jury also indicted a woman who is accused of stealing checks from an Oak Harbor residence and cashing them. Jennifer J. Madison, who is being held in the Ottawa County Detention Facility, was charged with one count each of theft of checks and forgery, both fifth degree felonies. Summonses have been issued for Baczewski and Dean to make their initial appearances in court on Feb. 24. Warrants have been issued for the others who were indicted. Mulligan said the indictments are merely charges in common pleas court and don’t indicate guilt or innocence.
Asst. county administrator Wood County Commissioners Doris Herringshaw, Craig LaHote and Joel Kuhlman appointed Kelly O’Boyle of Waterville to serve as assistant county administrator. O’Boyle’s duties will include preparation and management of the county budget, supervision of the fiscal and clerical staff within the commissioners’ office and working closely with the county administrator. The assistant county administrator also serves as the director of the Wood County Solid Waste Management District, including the Wood County Landfill. Her employment with Wood County will begin Feb. 16.
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Reform needed in electric industry regulation Water project By Larry Limpf News Editor news@presspublications.com It’s time to admit there is a problem with how Ohio regulates the electric industry, says the Governing Board of the office of Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, which is calling for the establishment of a task force to study possible reforms. A report by the board says it’s time for the state to address issues looming on the not-too-distant horizon, including what role renewable energy should play in the state’s future. “First, there has to be a recognition of a problem; the problem is how we currently regulate this industry,” the report says. “There can be no other explanation as to why consumers’ electric costs are so very high when compared to all the gifts Ohio has inherited.” Comparing Ohio’s electrical rates to those in other states that have adopted some form of deregulation, “our rate of cost increase stands alone as the highest,” the report says. The report takes aim at Investor Owned Utilities in particular and claims Ohio’s 2008 energy law (Senate Bill 221) includes language that favors electric utilities and disfavors consumers, resulting in higher rates. Downward pressure on their stock prices is prodding the utilities to seek bail-outs subsidized by consumers from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio through arrangements such as power purchase agreements. “Perhaps the utilities do this under the belief there is no long term in their industry,” the report says, noting utilities have
incurred debt to finance expensive generating plants and distribution systems while many users in their service areas have made changes to take advantage of more efficiencies. In 2012, for example, about 49 million LEDs were installed in the U.S., saving about $675 million in annual energy costs. Spread that change nationwide over the next two decades, the report theorizes, and the U.S. could save $250 billion in energy costs and reduce consumption for lighting by nearly half. Multiply that by the commercial and industrial sectors looking for cost savings and the drop in consumption is even more dramatic as industrial, commercial and residential usage all tend to cluster at about a third each. “This will put more pressure on the utilities to raise their rates to consumers, so they have the income to pay debt,” the report says. Users, in turn, will continue to look for more efficiencies. Acknowledging that not all observers give much credence to the “death spiral” theory, the report says Ohio will be producing more natural gas than needed and its role will delay rapid growth in alternative energy. “While some environmentalists view the idea of a sea of solar panels bringing the investor-owned utilities to bankruptcy as a golden era, it is much more likely that in the near term, on-site generation, especially during peak times, by natural gas-powered generators and capturing waste heat is the more likely scenario,” the report says. Doug Colafella, a spokesman for FirstEnergy, said the utility’s pending rate proposal will help its customers get through an uncertain market while the state comes up with a long-term solution. “FirstEnergy agrees with OCC that
there is uncertainty in the marketplace that’s posing risks to customers, which is why our proposed eight-year plan will serve as an effective bridge to the future as Ohio crafts an energy policy that can address these issues,” he said. Opponents contend the proposal will cost consumers an additional $3.9 billion over the eight-year stretch. FirstEnergy is projecting cost savings for customers of about $560 million. Some analysts have concluded FirstEnergy’s two aging power plants – the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant and the coal-fired R.W. Sammis – can’t produce power as cheaply as the company’s distributors, the Illuminating Co., Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison, can buy it on wholesale markets. The OCC report proposes 15 persons be named to the task force: three members each from the House of Representatives and Senate – appointed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate respectively; the chairman of the PUCO, someone to represent the agricultural industry appointed by the speaker, someone representing large utility users appointed by the senate president, someone representing electric utilities appointed by the governor, a college professor appointed by Chancellor of the Board of Regents, the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the director of the Developmental Services Agency and someone from the Attorney General’s office. The report calls for the study to cover the current electric utility law in Ohio and any reforms needed as well as how changes in technology have impacted customers and utilities. It says the task force should submit its findings to the legislature by Dec. 15 of this year.
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Land-use plan to be updated; input wanted If you have an opinion about future growth and development in Wood County a public workshop is scheduled for Feb. 10 to hear your ideas on the county’s next land-use plan. The county planning commission will hold the forum from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Jr. Fair Building at the Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. The county’s current land-use plan was adopted in 2007. Since then, says Dave Steiner, director of the Wood County Planning Commission, development trends and regulations have changed. It’s time, he says, to create a new, clear vision for the future. “For this effort to be successful, it is vital that the final plan accurately represents both a sustainable county-wide vision and a more detailed vision held by the townships,” Steiner said. “So it is important the citizens of Wood County be actively involved in updating their plan from the very beginning. We know that the plans of our cities and villages will also have an important role in the decisions made for the
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unincorporated areas of the county. The growth has changed. We want to see what the residents actually feel about everything. I’ve always said Northwood is different concern-wise than what I have down in Hoytville.” The workshop is the first of a series of events the plan commission will hold throughout 2016 as it works on the plan. Steiner anticipates it will take 12-18 months to complete a new plan. When the recession hit, development nose-dived. But Steiner said he is now witnessing an upswing in residential construction, prompting him to gather input for a revamped plan. “We cover the unincorporated ar-
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eas of the county so I can’t really speak about what’s going on in the villages and cities. But I can say we’re seeing residential growth, particularly over in the northwest part of the county; Perrysburg and Middleton townships,” he said. A draft plan will also be made available for the public to review. For information contact Steiner or Katie Baltz at 419-354-9128 or visit planning.co.wood.oh.us/land-use-plan/. Zoning resolution on agenda At its regular meeting on Feb. 2, the planning commission will consider an amendment to the Freedom Township zoning resolution that prohibits the use of non-traditional accessory buildings. “I had sent out correspondence to the townships and said they may want to consider putting this in their zoning resolutions. We’re trying to prevent shipping containers that roll in on trains or however they get there from ending up in somebody’s back yard,” Steiner said. “People use them for storage or something like that. I’ve seen cargo boxes, I’ve seen semi-truck trailers too.” The plan commission staff is recommending approval by the commission. The township would have the final approval.
bids awarded By Kelly J. Kaczala Press News Editor kkaczala@presspublications.com Oregon City Council on Monday awarded bids for the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) infrastructure improvement project that will be constructed at the water treatment plant. Council approved an $11,379,360 bid submitted by Mosser Construction, Inc., Fremont, for general/mechanical construction of upgrades to the water treatment plant that will add the use of ozone in the pretreatment process. Council approved the $1,218,000 bid submitted by Brint Electric for the electrical contract. The city’s consultant, ARCADIS, of Toledo, recommended awarding the bids to both companies because they were the lowest and best bids for the project. “The bids were very competitive,” said Public Service Director Paul Roman. “They are the same contractors currently constructing the raw water improvements for the Oregon Clean Energy project,” he said. The project is being funded with a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC), and a 0 percent loan through the Ohio EPA from its Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund, said Roman. Engineering Council also authorized the city administration to enter into an agreement with ARCADIS to provide professional engineering services for construction engineering and resident project representation services during the construction of the water treatment plant HAB infrastructure improvement project in the amount of $750,000. The ozone treatment of water promises to be very effective in treating microcystin, the toxic algae that caused a three day tap water ban in Toledo in 2014. Ozone treatment will also improve disinfection and treatment of other organics, as well as lower disinfection byproducts from chlorination, which will have the added benefit of improving the taste of drinking water for Oregon water customers.. The project consists of applying ozone to settled water and modifying the existing filters for Biologic Active Filtration (BAF). Ozone breaks up contaminants into very small particles, which are so small that the current filtration system is not enough to properly remove those contaminants from the water. BAF, which goes hand in hand with ozone, is the use of natural microorganisms that will remove the contaminants and further oxidize and remove material from the water. Though Oregon was not affected by the HAB that shut down Toledo’s water supply, it has been taking a very proactive approach in improving water quality in the last several years. The project is expected to take 16 months to construct, said Roman.
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Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?
The Buffalo Bills last week hired the NFL’s ſrst female full-time coach (Kathryn Smith--special teams quality control coach). Should there be more women in coaching? Yes No
Tim Walker Northwood “I’d like to see the Broncos win but I think the Panthers will because their defense was superb against the Cardinals and I think Payton is a little too seasoned compared to the young roster of the Panthers offense.”
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There’s no sense in taking the easy (negative) route Dare to Live by Bryan Golden
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Negative thoughts and excuses have the tendency to form easily while positive thinking takes effort. When things don’t work out as planned, using excuses to justify failure is more common than formulating reasons to succeed. Negative thinking is the default mode for many people. It becomes so engrained that it becomes the normal reaction to dealing with life. The default excuses are plentiful: “I can’t do it,” “I don’t have enough time,” “I don’t know how,” “What if I fail,” “People will be mad at me,” “I know it won’t work,” “I’ve never done it before,” etc., etc., etc. All of your excuses emanate from a negative outlook. When you have held a negative outlook for a long time you consider it to be normal, not the exception. Excuses then become an automatic reaction to problems, difficulties, or challenges. Furthermore, excuses remove pressure to succeed, because in your mind they provide a reason not to. The problem is that negative thinking never accomplishes anything positive. It discourages rather than motivates. Negative thinking sabotages your success. You cannot and will not achieve any goal you believe is out of your reach. Additionally, it’s common for one’s thinking to become biased toward the negative. When this happens, you focus on and
exaggerate negative issues while paying little or no attention to the many positive aspects of your life. As a result you feel consumed by negativity. Another pitfall is always blaming your-
self for negative situations. Although you should be taking responsibility for your life, you cannot control other people or circumstances. So, for example, if someone is rude or mean to you, it doesn’t signify that you must have done something to cause their actions. Always worrying the worst will happen is yet another trap. This attitude creates constant stress and anxiety. Not only is worry useless, most, if not all of the things you worry about don’t materialize. In order to solve problems, replace worry with positive action. Viewing situations as being either all good, or all bad also taints your attitude. With this approach, any flaw will cause you to consider something as entirely negative. This is neither realistic nor accurate. A great situation often has some aspect which can be improved and there are bright spots even with problem circumstances. You can change negative thoughts to positive. You can replace excuses for failure with reasons to succeed. However, in order to do so, you have to be determined to do it and believe that you can and will do what is required to make the necessary changes. Start by replacing thoughts about what is wrong in your life with thoughts about what’s right. Instead of obsessing about what you feel is lacking, focus your mind
on all you do have. The good in your life outweighs any problems. So don’t let problems consume most of your energy. Keep things in perspective. Regardless of what you are facing, a positive outlook, combined with a can-do/ will-do attitude, always produces better results than a negative, excuse filled, mindset. Think about what you want to attract instead of dwelling on what you want to avoid. Since your mind works non-stop to transform your thoughts into reality, focusing on good stuff is essential. And because your thoughts are influenced by what you say to yourself, make sure your self-talk is consistently positive. Be aware of your thoughts. Whenever negative thoughts and excuses for failure creep into your mind, replace them with positive thoughts and reasons to succeed. This strategy will keep your spirits upbeat and you on the path to reaching your dreams. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www. BryanGolden.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper. 2015 Bryan Golden
Ohio legislators look to improve farmland tax formula By Steve Arndt State Representative, 89th District The 2016 tax season is quickly upon us, and for many farmers in our community it means bracing for another alarming Current Agricultural Use Valuation tax bill. My office has received many constituent phone calls, which we have been more than happy to answer. First, it’s important to start with the history of this program. Starting in the 1970’s, Ohio voters adopted a tax formula called the Commercial Agricultural Use Value, or CAUV. This formula significantly reduces the property tax on farmland in an effort to help farmers afford and preserve their land. By preserving as much farmland as possible, it addresses the national security issue of ensuring food is available and affordable for consumers. Many farmers in Ottawa and Erie counties have seen their property-tax bills increase in the latest round of tax collections. This is due to the CAUV formula which includes profits from several years back that were much higher than the 2014 and 2015 yield. This significantly skews the average, causing the property tax rate to soar while the farmers’ income declined. As an agricultural community, Ottawa and Erie County farmers have felt the impact of inflated CAUV first hand. For many, this was a surprise that they were not able to account for and it is causing farmers to struggle to make their payments. It is clear that the legislature should look at how the CAUV formula is structured; however the solution involves a delicate balancing act with the residential property tax. Neither the Ohio Constitution nor current law prescribes the specific method for determining CAUV values. Instead, current law requires the Ohio Tax Commissioner to adopt a method by administrative rule that “reflect[s] standard and modern appraisal
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tively reducing the taxable value of that land not currently valued at the lowest-valued soil type. House Bill 398 has been referred to the House Government Accountability & Oversight Committee for consideration. It is clear that we must work together with the agriculture community and listen to their suggestions regarding a CAUV fix. While I continue to evaluate this issue and help find a solution for our Ottawa and Erie County agricultural communities, I would appreciate your input on this and all state legislative matters. Please feel free to contact my office at (614) 644-6011 or Rep89@ohiohouse.gov.
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Chris Buzzelli & Friends promise an evening of sweet harmony By Tammy Walro Press Features Editor twalro@presspublications.com Lively vocal harmonies, a little jazz and a few standards too will fill the air at the Pemberville Opera House Saturday, Feb. 6 as Chris Buzzelli & Friends take the stage at the next “Live in the House” concert. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Buzzelli was a member of the music faculty at Bowling Green State University from 1984 to 2015, where he was professor of Guitar and Jazz Studies, and director of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. He has also served as adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and has presented clinics and masterclasses at regional and national conferences and other colleges and universities around the nation. The vocal group, an outgrowth of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble at BGSU, also includes Samantha Olrich, Emily Holshoe and David Breen. Olrich is in her third year at BGSU as a Choral Music Education major. Holshoe, a 2014 graduate of BGSU teaches choir and general music at Arbor Hills Junior High School in Sylvania and is a member of the Toledo Masterworks Chorale. Breen, a senior Voice Performance major at BGSU, sings in the Collegiate Chorale, and has competed several times in the International Barbershop Harmony Society Competition. Tickets for the performance are $12 and are available at the door or in advance at Beeker’s General Store in downtown Pemberville or by calling Carol at 419-2874848. Funds raised through the concert series support the Pemberville Freedom Area Historical Society’s efforts to build an elevator and accessible restrooms at the Historic Opera House. Adding an elevator to allow all members of the community to access programming on the second floor of the historic opera house has been a longtime project for the Historical Society. With $220,000 from a grant from the Capital Bill, $58,000 in a Community Development Block Grants and money from fundraisers and private donations, the nearly $400,000 project officially began with a groundbreaking held late last August. With completion expected in late March, the Historical Society is facing a shortfall of $30,000. To make a tax-deductible donation, send a check to the PFAHS at Box 802, Pemberville, OH 43450; donate online at www.gofundme.com and enter zh6u3k2t; give via PayPal on the Opera House’s website at www.pembervilleoperahouse. org; visit Beeker’s General Store in Pemberville or call 419-287-4848.
Vanimal-tine’s Day The Toledo Zoo invites area residents
Etc. Perrysburg. This exhibition will explore contemporary approaches to the photographic print through the examination of its physical properties, the possibilities of its reproduction, its vulnerability, and its uncertainty as a production of truth. Exhibit hours are Tuesday and Thursday 1-5 p.m. and Wednesday 2-6 p.m. Call 567-661-7081 for info.
Dream travelers Are you a world traveler, or have you never been out of Ohio? “Visit” a different fun and exciting destination each month with the East Toledo Senior Activities Center’s “Dream Travelers” group. For info and to reserve lunch, call 419-691-2254.
Chris Buzzelli & Friends are the featured performers at the February Live in the House concert at the Pemberville Opera House. (Photo by Rick Luettke) to celebrate Vanimal-tine’s Day Saturday, Feb. 13. During the celebration, which runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., many of the zoo’s animal residents will be receiving speciesappropriate, Valentine’s Day themed treats. The goal of the program is to encourage natural behaviors and provide choices to the animal through different types of enrichment, or stimulation. Beth Posta, curator of behavioral husbandry and research points out that winter provides a variety of options for the animal care staff. A surprising example of an animal species that actually enjoys the snow is the African elephant, especially 4-yearold Lucas. “To them, snow is a novelty. The keepers will make snowmen with vegetables in them for the herd to enjoy,” Posta said . “They will also make large heart-shaped piles of snow, as the elephants have been known to trudge through it and toss it around. In that case, we use the weather to our advantage.” This year the Zoo is also home to more cold weather tolerant animals than ever before, including red pandas, polar bears, Bactrian camels, gray wolves, yaks and cinereous vultures. Through Feb. 29, the Zoo is offering half-off admission coupon available online at toledozoo.org. Guests must present the coupon (printed or digital) at the entry gate to receive the discount. The coupon is not valid with any other offers and does not apply to groups of 20 or more.
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“Where Light Goes” The new work of Trish Holt, Ben Schonberger and Eric Zeigler will be exhibited through Feb. 18 in “Where Light Goes” at the Terhune Gallery at the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd.,
The Coolest Weekend No matter what the forecast calls for, it promises to be the coolest weekend of the year in Bowling Green at the 8th Annual Winterfest, set for Feb. 12-14. The three-day event will feature icesculpting demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating, a chili and soup cook-off, a Frostbite Fun Run, Youth Snow Games, a Family Nature Hike, art exhibits, live music and more. Individual ice sculptures will be on display in the courtyard downtown, City Park and at the BGSU Ice Arena. For more information, visit the WinterfestBG Facebook page.
Senior softball signups The East Toledo Senior Activities Center is accepting registrations through March 11 for the 2016 Senior Softball League. Players may sign up for the 50 and Over League, the 58 and Over League or for both. Sign-up fees are $50 for one league and $65 for both. Games and practices are held at the ball diamonds located behind the East Toledo Family Center at the corner of East Broadway and Varland. The 50+ League plays Wednesday evenings and the 58+ League plays Monday evenings. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. beginning April 1. A Managers’ and Players’ Rules Meeting is scheduled for May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Family Center gym. For more information, visit http:// HTOsports.com/etsacsoftball or call 419691-2254.
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Calendar Museum exhibit emphasizes diversity, beauty & knowledge An exceptional opportunity to see a large collection of Native American art will be presented when the Toledo Museum of Art hosts the traveling exhibition “Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art” from the Diker Collection. The exhibition, which celebrates the visionary creativity and technical mastery of Native North American artists from tribes across the continent, opens Feb. 12 and continues through May 8 in the Museum’s Canaday Gallery. Oganized by the American Federation of Arts (AFA), the show features approximately 120 masterworks selected from the holdings of Charles and Valerie Diker, whose collection is renowned as one of the largest and most comprehensive in private hands. The objects illustrate innovative uses of materials; precision of workmanship; ingenious deployment of pattern, design, and abstraction; and expressiveness of form and representation, artistic qualities that have been valued across generations and remain valued today. Admission to the exhibit is free. For more info, visit toledomuseum.org. Though February is the shortest month of the year – even with the extra day for Leap Year – there’s still plenty to do: Through April: “MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition,” Imagination Station Toledo, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Apply the scientific method to uncover the truth behind popular myths. Based on the reallife operations room of the TV MythBusters’ iconic set, this exhibition is filled with gad-
The Toledo Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, “Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection,” includes 120 works from across North America. (Photo courtesy of the Toledo Museum of Art) gets, props, video and blueprints. www. imaginationstationtoledo.org. Through Feb. 14: “The City,” Toledo Museum of Art, Hitchcock Gallery. Assorted works catalog the extraordinary and spectacular life of the city. Curated by the University of Toledo’s Art Museum Practices class. Through Feb. 28: “The Rise of Sneaker Culture,” Toledo Museum of Art, Levis Gallery. An exhibit exploring the athletic shoe from its origins in the mid-1800s to its current place in high fashion. Through May 15: “The American West:
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Treats SammieZ brings good food and service to Luckey By Melissa Burden Press Contributing Writer news@presspublications.com For Alisa and Fred Krumnow, opening a restaurant has been in their thoughts over the years. A U.S. Postal worker for the last 17 years, Alisa said both her and her husband decided that now was the time to open SammieZ in Luckey.“We saw there was a need in Luckey,” Alisa said. “There have been restaurants that have come and gone, but Luckey has not had a restaurant in a while. We needed something here for the community.” The couple has two children, Justin, 26, who resides in Findlay, and Nathan, 14, a student at Eastwood Middle School. Nathan can be found helping in the family business since opening in October. SammieZ has been enjoying support from Luckey and the surrounding communities of Woodville, Genoa and Maumee as well. “I think people like to come here because the food is good, home style cooking
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SammieZ’s owner Alisa Krumnow shows off a lemon meringue pie ready to be enjoyed by diners at the Luckey eatery. (Press photo by Tammy Walro) and they like the atmosphere,” Alisa said. “This is a hometown diner with great food and customer service. You won’t get better food for a better price. SammieZ offers breakfast, lunch and because of many requests, now offers dinner as well. “We originally did not want to be open
through dinner,” Alisa said. “We just expanded our hours and we are open until 8 p.m. now.” Breakfast at SammieZ offers all of the typical diner fare including eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, ham, omelettes as well as pancakes and French toast. Still peckish? How about steak and
eggs or the restaurant’s much loved and talked about sausage gravy and biscuits? “Everybody just loves Lu’s (Lu Zeisler) sausage gravy and biscuits,” Alisa said. “I have no idea what she does to make it so special. She won’t give me the recipe.” SammieZ offers a brunch on Sundays featuring sausage gravy, breakfast foods, two lunch entrees and a salad bar, Alisa added. The mid-day feast can be had for $11.95 for adults. Hungry for a “sammie,” er, sandwich? SammieZ has you covered as well with hamburgers, patty melts, clubs, BLT, along with grilled cheese, fried bologna and veal patties. “Lu’s chili is also very popular,” Alisa said. “She also makes soups daily including cream of potato, cream of mushroom, split pea, and vegetable.” Dinners include shrimp dinner, chopped sirloin, smothered chicken, and chicken tenders, which come with a choice of potato, salad, vegetable, and roll and butter. On Fridays, the restaurant features a popular perch dinner. Saturdays, SammieZ brings people in with prime rib. “We also feature daily specials including Swiss steak, beef stew and ‘lazy man’s pigs,’ which is like a pigs-in-the- blanket casserole,” she said. “Lu also makes pies daily including custard, chocolate, chocolate peanut butter and pecan.” SammieZ is located at 240 Main Street, in Luckey. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Hours are Tuesday to Friday, 9:30a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information or to see the daily specials, visit SammieZ Facebook page.
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Despite temperatures plunging to -25 degrees, this dog sled camp was cozy under a canopy of thousands of stars. The image was captured as part of a five-day wilderness trip into the Temagami Wilderness north of Algonquin. (Photo by Art Weber) Resorts – many of them located in the Algonquin Region north of Toronto – cater to all kinds of winter activities, including dog sledding. And there are outfitters who specialize in it. You can pick your level of commitment, from easy to wilderness survival. You can be a passenger for an hour or two on frozen lakes or step up to virtually any level, including driving your own sled loaded with enough food and gear for a week or more in the wilderness. It’s exciting. Fulfilling. Beautiful. A terrific bonding experience with dogs and
fellow mushers. Potentially, it’s an unbelievable adventure to share with sons and daughters. But be forewarned. Other than those basic beginner options, it’s harder than you think. Television and movies sure make it look easy. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. What else could there be to it? Let the dogs do all the work. It is easy cruising across a frozen wilderness lake – nice and flat and open with just the sound of the wind, the soft staccato of canine paws on the run, and the gentle
whooshing of the sled runners. But then there’s the land between the lakes. The ridges and rocky outcrops. Twisting trails dodging trees and boulders, up and down over ridges, and often steep drops to the next lake. On a steep hill, it’s just too much for the dogs to pull both the sled and musher up the incline. So the musher gets off and not only runs with the sled, but pushes as the dogs pull. Think about doing that with all the heavy layers of arctic gear and in heavy snow boots, running until the lungs burn and legs ache, the spirit imploring the body to pour it on just a bit longer. And then, finally, the blessed relief of gaining the high ground, clumsily jumping back onto the runners, slowing the sled for the inevitable downhill where it’s the musher’s job to make sure the sled doesn’t overtake and run over the dogs. The dogs are unfazed by it all, but even in bitter cold the musher will unzip some layers to cool down. It can be work, but I cherish the memories of days spent on the sled with my oldest son. We both remember so well the Huskies who joyously lived for the harness and the pull. We can still hear them; still see them as they ran in unison in the harness. I remember standing tall on the sled, feeling the trail, helping steer the sled by shifting weight from runner to runner. And we remember the spectacular snowy wonderland, the comfort and warmth of the camp in the bitter cold. The stars and the Northern Lights. Perfect.
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Millbury twins help turn Fighting Irish into contenders By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com It can be a strange feeling, interacting with twins. Take, for example, second-year Central Catholic High School girls basketball coach Corri Helldobler, who met identical twins Alex and Lyndsey Matus when she coached at the Steve Mix Basketball Academy about six years ago. “They used to come to camps out there and I couldn’t tell them apart,” Helldobler said. “Their first year at Central they played on jayvee and I had a tough time telling them apart. I didn’t know who was who. If you’re not around them every day, you probably can’t tell them apart.” Alex and Lyndsey, both brunettes, speak with the same diction and conviction and give intelligent answers to questions. They both have a 4.7 GPA at Central, both of them are two-year starters for the Irish and both are 5-foot-7 shooting guards. “I love having a twin,” Alex said. “It’s so much fun. It’s like always having a best friend around you. Sometimes we do get into arguments, but most of the time we just love each other. People usually say I talk more. Lyndsey’s just more passive and goes with the flow and accepts everything and everybody. I guess I like to express myself a little bit more.” Lyndsey is the oldest, by nine minutes. Asked how many times she’s been asked that question, Lyndsey said, “Too many to count.” The twins turn 18 on Feb. 6. “We’re both listed at 5-7, but Alex is probably about a half inch taller than me,” Lyndsey said. “My mom (Coral) claims that we’re probably the same height, but I just slouch all the time.” According to the Center for Disease Control, as of 2009 there were more than 865,000 sets of twins in the United States. The twin birth rate was 33.1 per 1,000 total births in 2012, according to the CDC. Coaching twins is a concept Alex and Lyndsey, who live in Millbury, comprise two-fifths of an allsenior starting lineup for Central Catholic this season. Helldobler, who took over the program in December 2014 after Marty McGurk resigned, said coaching the Matus twins has been quite a concept. “I love it, to be honest,” Helldobler said. “I don’t know if I’d love it so much if I didn’t have these twins. These girls are outstanding and probably the hardest workers I’ve ever coached. They work very hard in the classroom; they are currently ranked second and third in their senior class.” The Irish are having an outstanding season, taking a 14-2 record (8-1 Three Rivers Athletic Conference) into Thursday night’s TRAC showdown against Notre Dame
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off the bench for the varsity team as sophomores. They both earned starting roles last year. “The two of us definitely play a lot better when we play together,” Lyndsey said. “We always know where the other one is going to be on the court. We have this innate sense of wherever each other is going to be and it helps on the basketball court.” Both girls are ultra competitive and describe themselves as gym rats. Which one of them is the better basketball player is up for debate. “I’m going to have to say I am,” Alex said. “We get really competitive with each other. We work really well together doing homework, (working on) ball handling, coaching each other on shots. One-on-one, it gets really competitive. Neither one of us likes to lose.” Lyndsey added, “I think I’m the better player one-on-one. I have little bit of a quicker shot. We’ve always had a hoop at our house and we liked to play in the driveway. In practice, we don’t like to guard each other because we know each other’s moves.” The Matus twins’ run as teammates will not end after this season. In November they signed letters of intent to play basketball at Wayne State University in Detroit. Alex and Lyndsey intend to go into the medical field and possibly become physicians.
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Kinsler, Ausmus say title commitment remains intact By A.J. Szozda Press Staff Writer sports@presspublications.com Toledo welcomed Detroit Tigers second basemen Ian Kinsler and manager Brad Ausmus, who were here to help support the Helping Hens Charity and talk Tiger baseball. The Tigers made a huge splash this offseason as owner Mike Ilitch continues to go all out for a championship, committing $240 million to new players. “That’s what it’s all about, winning a championship. Do whatever it takes to accomplish that, and now we have the players,” says Kinsler. The Tigers have added Justin Upton, Jordan Zimmerman, Francisco Rodriguez, Cameron Maybin, Justin Wilson, Mike Aviles, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Mark Lowe and Mike Pelfrey in one off season. In Toledo, fans were treated to dinner, a question and answer session and a game package and signed memorabilia raffle — all in an effort to raise money for the Helping Hens Charity. “The Helping Hens charitable fund provides children with health and fitness opportunities. We hold baseball camps in the summer featuring members of the Mud Hens. We also provide grants to different organizations that do healthful living for children. “It also provides transportation grants so the kids can come during the school day games. We do three school day games a year and thousands of kids come, five or
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“I tried to help you guys out (media), because we lost Torii (Hunter). He was a guy you guys went to a lot. After a loss, a tough couple games, a tough drought, Torii was always a guy who stood up. Torii made a big impact on me, just as far as what kind of person he is. I try as hard as I can to add that to the clubhouse. That can take a lot of weight off the other guys and with my experience,” Kinsler said. “I should be able to stand up after a loss and be able to talk about it. I get real competitive so it’s hard for me to do, but with the experience, being able to flush something quickly and be able to talk about it and step up is big for a clubhouse. Miggy’s (Miguel Cabrera) not going to do it, he doesn’t like to talk to the media. Victor (Martinez) didn’t want to do it, he was injured. Pitchers do it just on the days they pitch. “So to have a guy that does that is big for the clubhouse,” Kinsler continued. “I did it on my own, I saw Mike Young do it for years in Texas and Torii (Hunter) do it. When Torii left you kind of look around the room and say this is on me now. I should be able to handle that.” Injuries teach lessons Kinsler also says he learned a few lessons from the Tigers’ injury prone season, “You learn a lot from a season like that. Personally you learn a lot because of the frustration level and what you expect from the team and yourself. As a team you learn a lot about the guys around you. How they respond to adversity,” Kinsler said.
“What you can expect from them in certain situations? Hopefully that helped us, it should help you, and it should bring you closer together. Especially with the guys we acquired, you’re going to be fired up and ready to go in spring training. You’ve got good players around you, so hopefully last year will really motivate us for this year.” Of the offseason deals, Kinsler is mostly impressed with the newly signed threetime all star outfielder Justin Upton, who the Tigers just signed to a six year, $132 million contract, “There was no way I expected that to happen,” Kinsler said. “I was ready to go into spring training with the team we had and then obviously they made the move for Upton which was a complete surprise for I think everybody. I think it was a surprise for Al, honestly.” Kinsler also believes owner Mike Ilitch is committed to bringing a championship to Detroit. “Your offseason workouts become a lot easier,” Kinsler said, laughing. “You have more motivation and more reason to work hard for your teammates and the owner and for what he’s done. “There are so many reasons you can look to of why you want to prepare yourself the right way and be your best possible player. Because we’re trying to win a World Series and you don’t want to be the weak link. This is what you play for. This is why you train in the offseason and enjoy playing the game. To be on teams like this.”
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Chris Johnson makes the commitment, no matter what By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com You won’t hear any pregame speeches or witness any rah-rah mentality from Waite forward Chris Johnson. The 6-foot-3 senior’s pre-game ritual consists of pretty much how he goes about his life every day. “I’m quiet,” he said. “I put headphones on and just sit there and think about what I should do to help the team and how I have to play. I think about the other team’s strengths and I just play.” Waite coach Adam Rodriguez doesn’t mind Johnson’s shy-by-nature demeanor. The coach said he knows he will always get Johnson’s best effort. No questions asked. “He does everything we ask him to do,” Rodriguez said. “He’s so quiet; he leads by example and he’s just not the most vocal guy. He’s in his senior year and he has maybe said 20 words to me in four years. You ask him a question and it’s, ‘Yes, sir. No, sir.’ We never have to worry about what he’s doing. He used to walk two miles to practice if he didn’t have a ride. “As a senior year this year he has come out of his shell and he’s actually a pretty funny kid. He has a good sense of humor and he’s one of my favorite kids I’ve ever coached.” Asked to describe how his teammates would describe him, the first word out of Johnson’s mouth was “quiet.” “I just don’t talk,” he said. “Most people, when they talk they say negative stuff. I just keep it to myself. I respect whatever the coaches ask of me and I’m a hustle player who would do anything for the team. I’ve been like that ever since I’ve been playing. I’m no me-first (player). I’m for the team.” The Indians, who beat Clay 61-56 on Tuesday, have had a rough stretch of late. They lost five of their last six games, including a 36-point loss at Bowsher last Friday,
Waite 6-foot-3 senior Chris Johnson scores in Waite's win over Monclova Christian at Grant Murray Field House. (Photo courtesy Innovations Portrait Studio/Innovations Visual Impact. com) to fall to 7-8 and 2-4 in the City League prior to the non-league win over Clay. Johnson, a three-year starter, said the Indians have to concentrate on improv-
ing in a few areas if they hope to end the regular season on a high note. Johnson had eight points and six rebounds against Clay. “We started off slow (against Bowsher),
just like the past four games,” he said. “We weren’t getting back on defense and we were not making shots. We need to play better defense and hustle more. We’re playing too much iso ball and not sharing the ball. Everyone just needs to get back on defense and have people guard their man instead of letting your man get past you. If we box out and play our game, we’ll win games.” Johnson, who goes by “C.J.”, was averaging seven points and 6.5 rebounds a game through 15 games, shooting 53 percent from the field and 68 percent from the free throw line. “He plays inside and is always undersized,” Rodriguez said. “We give out scouting reports and I know he studies them to a T. Otherwise, he’d be pretty outmatched. He’s 180 pounds but does everything we ask him to do, and you can tell. He never complains.” Johnson, whose best offensive output this season was a 22-point, eight-rebound effort in an 85-66 win over Fostoria, said he actually weighs about 160 pounds. “I eat a lot,” he said, “but the weight just doesn’t want to stay on. I wish I weighed around 190, but (at 160) I move quicker and get down the court faster.” Johnson said he gets motivation from his older brother Anthony, 20, who was born with a deficiency on the left side of his brain. Chris said Anthony, who drives a forklift, and he are best friends. “He’s real talkative,” Chris said. “We’re real close. My dad (Jomo) has us always stick together. We don’t fight each other, we just stay together during hard times. Anthony tells me to do better than the next person and try to do better things than he did when he was younger.” Johnson, who has a 3.3 GPA and is an honor roll student, has been a member of the Young Men of Excellence Club for three years and is also involved with an in-school program called Business Professionals of America. He plans to go to college to study business, marketing or electronics.
Northwood, Clay grads key role players for Cherokees By Mark Griffin Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Four local high school graduates – two from Northwood and two from Clay – have been instrumental in the success of the Toledo Cherokee hockey team this season. The Cherokee are a Tier III Junior A team for ages 16-20 that competes in the East Division of the North American 3 Hockey League. The team, coached by Oregon resident Kenny Miller Jr., plays its home games at the Toledo Ice House. The NH3HL consists of 32 teams across the nation. “These guys are trying to go on to play college hockey, Division III or Division I club hockey for the older kids,” Miller said. “The younger kids are trying to advance to the Tier II level, which is a step up from us.” The Cherokee’s season begins in September and runs through mid-March, followed by a playoff. The team plays a 47game season, and this year’s roster includes players from Ohio and southeast Michigan, Idaho, Colorado, Florida, and the metro Detroit area. The Cherokee’s local players are Northwood grad David Bogart and Northwood resident Tyler Zalecki (St.
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right way, an honest guy who plays hard every night.” Mullins, a defenseman, is in his second season with the Cherokee. “Last year he was a first-year guy who didn’t play every game,” Miller said. “This year he plays every night. He’s a solid defenseman on our defensive corps and plays a good amount of minutes for us. He (recently) scored his first goal, and he’s not known for his scoring. For him to get a goal, we were pretty excited about it.” Mullins scored on a shot from the paint in a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Vengeance on Jan. 16. “He was pretty excited,” Miller said. “It happened to be right by our bench and everybody celebrated. He deserved that. He puts in a lot of time and effort and for him to get rewarded, it was pretty special.” Snyder, who plays center, has 11 goals and 23 assists in his second year playing for the Cherokee. “He’s a workhorse,” Miller said. “He takes every important face-off we need and he kills penalties, plays on the power play. Just a complete workhorse for us. He never takes a shift off and he competes every day in practice. Just a hard-working kid who is easy to coach.”
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Oregon’s Bodeman honored, Harbaugh to speak The Press Box The Toledo Wistert Chapter of the National Football Foundation has selected its 2015 Class of Scholar-Athletes. These 39 young men were chosen on the basis of their GPA (minimum 3.2), being selected at least All-League and being active in their schools and communities. Among those selected is Chase Bodeman, an Oregon resident who played football at Whitmer. These scholar-athletes will be feted by the local NFF on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the SeaGate Centre. Several area coaches and officials will be honored as well. The featured speaker for the event is the Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh. Tickets for the event are $50 each and tables of 10 can be purchased for $450. For tickets, call Team Sports at 419-865-8326 and ask for Rachel.
Wheeler gets 100th win Northwood 132 pound wrestler Jonny Wheeler won his 100th career match at the Maumee Bay Classic with a 3-1 overtime victory over Noah Mattin of Archbold. The win improved Wheeler’s record to 26-4. He won championships at the 50th Annual Jim Derr Northwood Invitational and the Bucyrus tournament, was runner-up at the Perrysburg Invitational
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Tournament, finished third at a Defiance tournament, and fourth at the Maumee Bay Classic. Wheeler, a state qualifier at 126 last season, was voted the most outstanding wrestler at the Derr Invitational. Wheeler went 6-0 with five pins and won his finals match with an 11-3 major decision.
At Clay, Nelson finished third at the OHSAA Division I state tourney in 2014. Luke Rightnowar (Genoa) is a six foot tall, 180 pound freshman guard for the NCAA Division II Tiffin University men’s basketball team. Rightnowar, a two-time all-conference selection, is Genoa’s all-time leading scorer with 1,385 points. Tiffin is 9-10 overall and 5-7 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Nathaniel Herrera (Lake) is a freshman on the 2015-2016 Muskingum University indoor track and field team in New Concord, Ohio. Muskingum competes at the NCAA Division III level and is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference.
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In his freshman season at Ohio Northern, wrestler Gavin Nelson (Clay) is already making an impact as a varsity starter at 149 pounds, carrying an 18-10 record after winning a 4-2 decision over Mount Union’s Seth McCurdy in an Ohio Athletic Conference match. Nelson is 1-1 in the OAC and overall he has won by four falls, three technical falls and two major decisions. The Polar Bears are 10-8 overall in dual matches and 0-2 in the OAC.
Cardinal Stritch senior outside hitter Abby Cronin signed with Defiance College, where she will play volleyball while majoring in nursing. Cronin helped lead the Cardinals to a 16-5 regular season record and a 12-2 record in TAAC. Cronin was an Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press and AllToledo Area Athletic Conference honorable mention selection. This past season, Defiance had an overall 11-19 record and was 5-4 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
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This little guy is so much fun. My great grandson is turning One. Happy First Birthday Braxton Carter Bermejo!
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some area where you interact with people regularly, you can have a tremendous impact, for good or ill. If you have bigger plans about how to make a positive change in the world, such as doing volunteer work or starting a charitable organization, get started immediately, rather than waiting until you feel ready. Chances are, you will never be absolutely ready or know everything you need to know in order to get started without a hitch. We learn best by jumping in and doing. So, don’t wait to change the world. Now is the time. “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2: 26
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1930 Bradner Rd./Corner of Woodville & Bradner Rds. 419-836-8986 Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday worship: 8:00 am &10:30 am Wed. 7:30 p.m. Pastor Robert Noble Every 2nd Sun. 10:30 am Praise Service
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We should ask ourselves every day what we can do to make a positive change in the world. This doesn't mean that we have to do something earth-shattering or radical every day, but we should do what we can, remembering that more is expected of those to whom much is given. Sometimes a positive change can come from something as simple as a smile or a kind word, and other times it may require significant effort or risk. One way to bring about positive change is to be a good role model or a mentor. If you work as a teacher or in the creative arts, you have a tremendous power to change people's lives. But even if you simply work in
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Bobby Finkbeiner is now 50!!! January 27th Feb. 5, 2015 First St.Grandma John Lutheran Church Love, GiGi, Kelley, Uncle Zach, Uncle Don and Uncle Wes
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Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Church school for all ages at 11 a.m. 2350 Starr Ave, Oregon 419-720-1995 SERVING GOD AND SERVING OTHERS www.ashlandchurch.com
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Toledo Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., will welcome Kelly Phenger, from WGTE, Feb. 1, 4-5 p.m. Kids are invited to come and watch an episode of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Odd Squadâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a show featuring â&#x20AC;&#x153;secret agentâ&#x20AC;? school-age kids who use math to investigate and solve weird and unusual phenomena. Afterward, join Kelly for a fun activity. Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Party, Feb. 11, 11:45 a.m., East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. $4 includes lunch. Reservations and payment due by Feb. 8. Call 419-691-2254 for info. East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St., serves home-cooked lunch Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 a.m. Menu includes: Feb. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; chicken stir fry; Feb. 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rotisserie chicken; Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hot roast beef sandwich; Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; saucy ground beef & noodle casserole; Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fish on a bun. Recommended cost is $2.50 for ages 60 and older. Meals must be ordered by 11 a.m. the day before. Call 419-6912254 for info. East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 11:45 a.m. at the American Family Table restaurant on Navarre Avenue in Oregon. Walk-ins are welcome. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Weighins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $32. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy at 419-691-8033 or come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome. Block Watch 410-N for the East Toledo Old Heffner School Area meets every 4th Monday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. 2075 Kelsey Ave. Residents who live within the boundaries of Starr, the RR tracks (Belt Street), Dearborn and Lemert, Seaman to the I-280 Bridge and any surrounding neighbors/ business owners are also welcome. Waite High School Alumni from the Class of 1951, meet the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-6936060.
Oregon Divorce Care Support Group meets Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. through April 11 in the Family Life Center at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 212 N. Stadium. Open to all denominations. Walk-ins welcome throughout the session. Call the parish office at 419-693-1150. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., offers the following programs; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food from Africa,â&#x20AC;? Feb. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In celebration of Black History Month, taste dishes from the continent of Africa; Home School Social Hour, Feb. 3, 1:30-3 p.m.; Family Storytime, Tues. 6:30-7 p.m. through April 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children 2-5 (with a grownup) are invited to sing, read, write and enjoy stories and rhymes; Toddler Storytime, Wed. 10-10:30 a.m. through April 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children 18 mos.-3 years (with a grownup) are invited to sing, read, write and play together; Preschool Storytime, Thurs. 10-10:30 a.m. through April 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children 3-5 p.m. (and a grownup); Bay Chapter Book Review meets the 3rd Tues. of the month 1-2 p.m. Copies of each monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection are available at the branch a month before the discussion. New members welcome. Wild Game Dinner, Feb. 6, 6-11 p.m., Dunberger Post, 4925 Pickle Rd. $25 donation per ticket, which includes food and drinks. Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum. 2083 Autokee St., is open Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. Tours of four people or more available upon
request. Admission is free. Tour the museum on Facebook. For info, email HVHS.INC@gmail.com or call 419-691-1517. Open-Late Dinners, served Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4-6:30 p.m., Ashland Baptist Church, 2350 Starr Ave. Open to anyone in the community. Freewill offerings accepted but not expected. Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month, 6:30 p.m., Lake Michigan Room, ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Visitors welcome. Info: Julie at 419-836-5051/Ken at 419-266-8183 or visit d28toastmasters.org and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Eastern Club.â&#x20AC;? James Wes Hancockâ&#x20AC;? Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave, open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily activities include: bingo, fitness classes, line dancing, exercise, Bunco, Euchre, and health screenings. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. daily. $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 & older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078. Biblical Living Support Group for those dealing with problems of all types will meet Tuesday nights from 6:30 -8 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God, 3230 Dustin Rd. Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society & Museum, 1133 Grasser St., is closed until March 3. For info, call 419-693-7052. Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall is available for rental. The air conditioned hall, located at 4925 Pickle Rd. accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-693-1737 for details. Chronic Pain Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of the month at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Quilts of Compassion is seeking quilters to help make quilts for local charities, hospitals and disaster victims. No experience required. The group meets the last Wed. of the month, 1-3 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Call Flo at 419-693-3766. Ladies Bible Group meets every Tues. at 6 p.m., Oregon First Baptist Church, 5157 Seaman Rd.
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Elliston Souper Bowl and Ping Pong for Charity, Feb. 7, 12:30 p.m., Elliston Zion UMC, located off Elliston Trowbridge between SR 579 and 163. Church members will be making a selection of homemade soups and bread; freewill donations to benefit the church food pantry will be accepted. Ping pong tournament open to all ages. Card Playing featuring Euchre and Pinochle the last Friday of the month at 7 p.m. sharp at Trinity UCC. Freewill donations accepted.
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*** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE *** All real estate or rental advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act. As amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability). To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number 1-800-669-9777, for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. *Equal Housing Opportunity* 1 Bedroom Upper Apt., 420 Barker -Toledo, appliances furnished, $375/ mo, +$375/deposit, coin washer/dryer in hallway. 419-474-2552. 1-bedroom upper, Curtice/Oregon, no smoking/pets. $450/month. Shortterm lease possible. 330-690-5376 2 & 3 bedroom homes East Toledo. $500/mo-$650/mo. For more information call 419-779-7406 269 Willard Street, 2-Bedroom House. Fenced yard, refrigerator, range, washer and dryer, furnished and maintained. $575 +deposit, lease. Call Bob: 419-698-3430 or 419-304-6303 East 3 bed Ranch style home, hardwood floors throughout, full basement, off street parking, fenced yard, central air, Raymer School. No pets, $650/mo +deposit & Utilities. 419-367-3561 EAST TOLEDO 1-bedroom Upper $325/month Big 2-bedroom upper $425/month plus deposit and utilities Fresh paint, new floors & carpet appliances, no pets 419-691-3074 East Toledo, Genesee St., 1 bedroom upper apt. $490/mo. all utilities included. 419-698-9058
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PUBLIC SALE OF EXCESS VEHICLES The Village of Rocky Ridge is accepting sealed bids for the sale of two (2) village owned Fire Trucks. Truck #1 1973 GMC Fire Pumper. Truck #2 1978 GMC (grass truck). Trucks may be inspected by contacting Acting Fire Chief Steve Brown at 419707-7915. Sealed bids will be accepted until February 22, 2016 until 6:30 p.m. Bids must include your name, address, phone number and amount of your bid. Bid envelopes shall be sealed and clearly marked Truck #1 or Truck #2 and will be publicly opened at the Village Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 22, 2016. The Village has the right to refuse any and all bids. Mailed bids shall be sent to Village of Rocky Ridge, P.O. Box 218, Rocky Ridge, OH 43458.
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HEARING NOTICE Oregon City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers on a renewal application for placement of farmland into an Agricultural District for the following: 56.27 acres of land located at 5518 Seaman Road owned by the City of Oregon Kathleen Hufford, Finance Director
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Public Contents Auction February 6, 2016 (10:00 AM) 3725 Anderson Pkwy Toledo, Ohio 43613 Furniture: Wood table & 4 chairs, china cabinet, sofa, recliner, entertainment centers, TV's, 3 floor ceiling bookcases 1with drop front desk, end tables, glass top coffee table, 3- twin beds, dresser w/mirror, 50,s style dresser, vintage chest of drawers, twin headboards, Pfaff sewing machine in cabinet, wood wardrobe, vintage chair, Upholstered rocker & more. Household: Fisher & RCA stereos, lamps, lamp table, t.v. trays, wall mirror & pictures, old clothes hamper, brass quilt stand, Panasonic radio, Regulator clock, small appliances, Pyrex, Corning Ware, popcorn bucket, electric heater, Amana clothes dryer, Whirlpool washer, 10 cu. Ft. upright freezer, Glass: Stemware, Libby gold leaf glasses, shot glasses, pedestal cake plate, newer pitcher & bowl, Hull, Westmoreland, Collectibles: Polaroid Impulse camera, old quilt, sewing box, Porcelain, nut bowl, old wood bucket, Pyrex nesting bowls, old records, figuring's, Universal food grinder, Pottery bowls, old cookbooks, Misc: New 40 channel Cobra C.B. radio, DPAir Geometer bike, Pro Form 595 Pi Treadmill, hand weights, Garage: License plates 1930 thru 1941, 1955 thru 1967 (less 1965), 1968 thru 1974, Toro 22â&#x20AC;? self propelled w/bagger, wood ext. ladder, step ladder, gas cans, & lawn tools. Owner: William Long POA TERMS: cash/check ID for bid number. All items sold as is where are. No warranty! Go to Auctionzip.com # 4464 or www.belkofersauctionservice.com for complete list & pictures.
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