The Beacon - March 12, 2009 by Paul Wallen

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Last Friday evening, Greg Peiffer, his wife Linda, my wife Mary Alice and I all made the short trip to Oak Harbor for the St. Boniface Fish Fry. It was worth the trip because, as is usually the case eating in Oak Harbor, the food was magnificent! I was a little leery of the cooks, however. There was Gary Quisno and Bill Hubans frying fish. And if that wasn’t scary enough, the head cook, dressed in a greasy T-shirt and ball cap, was our new Common Pleas Court Judge Bruce Winters. –––––––– We forgot to hide Wylie in our Find Wylie contest this week. So, we have no winner, but … Wylie will be hiding again this week, so when you find him, fill out the Find Wylie Ad and drop it at our office (Beacon Place Shopping Center, next to Goodwill). Or … click on Wylie on our website homepage, www.thebeacon.net. Our “Win it on the Web” Contest winner this week is Ken Benton from Erie Township, chosen from 75 entries, Ken just clicked his way to a $20 gas card from Friendship Food Stores. You could be our next winner, just log on to www.thebeacon.net and click on the “Win it on the Web” icon. –––––––– Before there was Catawba Bay…before there was LeMarin…before there was Fairway Villas…before there was Catawba Shores…before there was Harbor’s Edge…before even the CIC Condominiums, there was the Colony Club Condominiums. They were developed in the 1960s by Murray Somers, who passed away recently near his home in Stuart, Florida. Murray was a visionary and a pioneer in development of Catawba Island, not to mention he was a very nice man. He was 87. –––––––– Also passing from the scene is former Oak Harbor High School music director, John Freytag, who lived in Perrysburg. 1968 OHHS Alumni, David Grimm sent me the notification. He was Music Director from 1952 to 1967. Our Assistant Editor, Chris McBain-Berry told me that he taught her to play the clarinet. He was 90. –––––––– The final count on viewers of the most recent Now You Decide program on WPCR and The Beacon’s website was over 3,000! Amazing! They now have a new episode running, with Sheriff Bob Bratton and Captain Pat Chrysler of Put-in-Bay regarding ice fishing and ice safety. An ABC news crew will be in town this week to record an episode of 20/20, and host John Stossel granted a 20-minute interview to Ron Miller for his latest program. The ABC show is scheduled to air sometime in early April. –––––––– Ottawa County Municipal Court Magistrate, Lou Wargo, received a special award recently. He traveled with Jim Bergeman and Jim Widmer to the Niagara River on a steelhead fishing expedition and Judge Wargo didn’t catch anything! Therefore, he was presented with a stuffed “skunk” award! –––––––– The Oak Harbor Knights of Columbus Council will sponsor an “all you can eat” French Toast and Sausage Family Breakfast this Sunday, at St. Boniface Church beginning at 9 a.m. Donation is $5 for adults, $4.50 for senior citizens and $3 for youngsters under 12. –––––––– After you are stuffed with French Toast, relax for a few hours then head to the Charity Basketball Game to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation to find a cure for breast cancer. The game starts at 4 p.m. and features the Oak Harbor Coaching staff against the Senior AllStars and will be held at Oak Harbor High School. –––––––– It is Lent, a time to abstain from meat on Fridays in the Catholic faith. What a sacrifice! Now we have to eat delicious Lake Erie Perch and Walleye at the Fish Fry put on by the Port Clinton Knights of Columbus at Denny Bergeman Hall or whitefish at the St. Boniface Fish Fry in Oak Harbor. –––––––– Don't forget Tuesday, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day.

Project Still In Play

BY JOHN SCHAFFNER It has been nearly a year since the Puller Group of Indianapolis pulled their proposal for a Hotel/Waterpark Complex off the table. Some members of City Council have become curious as to what the Mayor and her administration has been doing since. They got their answer Tuesday night. “Since the Pullers pulled out of negotiations, we have met with several interested parties,” said Port Clinton Mayor Debbie Hymore-Tester. “Floyd-Browne, City Auditor Steve Benko and I came up with a list of developers and investors and sent out 100 letters of interest.” None were, thanks in large measure to the economy and the suddenly tight banking and mortgage markets. “I followed up every one with a personal response. Mr. Benko sent out 20-30 more e-mails to possible developers or investors.” The answer was always the same… nice project, bad timing. “Rob (Berner) and I talked with an LA firm, and I visited one of their sights in South Carolina.” Last November, the Mayor and her Safety Service Director, along with other elected officials met with John Alschuler, a principal in the New York City firm of HRA, who has developed similar projects in Cincinnati, Columbus and Baltimore. They received a formal response just three weeks ago. “It is the most important parcel in the community,” said Alschuler. “Most significantly for the long term, the Park is where downtown Port Clinton meets the waterfront.” Alschuler cited three objectives the City should pursue. • Generate meaningful tax rateables and provide employment for local residents • Catalyze continued improvement of the downtown business climate • Further transition Port Clinton’s economy away from seasonal traffic to year-round activity. Alschuler recommends that the City should modify its current site plan. He felt strongly that a development should connect the downtown to the waterfront. He also recommends a flexible site plan, conforming to the City’s established street system. Finally, Alschuler proposes a phasing plan, moving the project forward in incremental phases. “For instance, you may be able to start with the marina, THEN build towards more commercial development.” Alschuler cited a number of challenges, especially the current regional, national and global recession. “Credit for real estate development is extremely difficult to obtain,” said Alschuler, “making all but the most creditworthy projects, sponsored by the strongest developers, impossible to finance.” He stated that he doesn’t expect relief from the current economic condition until 2010, at the earliest. Alschuler suggests a series of strategies to break the overall project into “bite-size” pieces. The first has already begun, to seek funding for the marina from the State of Ohio, which Mayor Hymore-Tester did two weeks ago when she was in Columbus. Other recommendations include seeking funds for infrastructure improvements to the site; explore a reduced project scope in the initial phase; consider alternate uses, such as a restaurant; delay further solicitation until the prospects of financing improve; plus produce a revised site plan stressing the connection between the site and downtown, clear connectivity to the water and one that allows for a phasing of the site. “So, let me be perfectly clear,” Mayor Hymore-Tester told Council Tuesday night, “we are moving this project forward and have not been idle. We are committed to matching this project with the right and qualified partner. We remain cautious at this time, but we are still doing our due diligence on the property and its infrastructure. When we have a potential developer that presents their project that we feel is worthy, then, and only then, we will bring it to Council, and you will have the final vote.” Again, she cautioned Council that the city will not negotiate any project proposal in public. “Economic Development Projects of this scale are not done that way, as potential developers want to keep their anonymity.”

After testing and improving two 20,000 square foot structures at the Lake Erie Business Park, this new building is 300 feet wide, 450 feet long and 100 feet high over a lake.

Stimulus Dollars Available For First Time Homebuyers \BY JOHN SCHAFFNER Several local companies have begun to tout the federal tax credits available to consumers. As part of President Obama’s stimulus program, many first time home buyers have now become eligible to receive up to $8,000 of your money in the form of a tax credit when they purchase a home. Others who want to make home improvements that will save energy are now eligible for $1,500 in federal energy tax credits. The Manager of one of Ottawa County’s largest Real Estate firms, Howard Hanna, hopes that this will help her company move some houses in the market. Mary Ann Gecsi, manager of Howard Hanna’s Catawba office says “young folks should take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity.” The first-time buyer tax credit is available now through December 1, 2009. “Mortgage interest rates are very low, and the selection of homes in our area is very good right now,” says Mary Ann Gecsi who noted that her office right now is contracted with 288 listings. So, who is eligible? Persons must be first time home buyers who have not owned a home during the last three years. The buyer must also be purchasing a home for his/ her primary residence. How does it work? Every dollar of tax credit reduces income taxes by a dollar. Credits are claimed on an individual’s tax return. Is there an income restriction? Yes. The income restriction is based on the tax filing status the purchaser claims when filing his/her income tax return. An individual max income is $75,000, a couple is $150,000. Nearly every licensed realtor in Ottawa County will be extremely well-versed in all of the nuances of this law and its impact on local buyers. A law was passed just last year offering a $7,500 firsttime buyers tax credit, but called for the buyer to pay it back over 15 years. However, the new law eliminates this “pay back” provision. Current homeowners locally can also get in on some of the stimulus dollars. There is now a $1,500 Federal Energy Tax Credit available for folks who wish to make improvements to their home that can save energy. Items such as exterior windows, doors, roofing, insulation as well as energy saving heating and air conditioning units are eligible. Several local companies, including Grande Maison of Marblehead, Bayview Heating and Air Conditioning in Danbury Township and Ohler & Holzhauer in Port Clinton are among the local firms touting products that can save energy. Several, like Grande Maison, are also offering to match the $1,500 in federal dollars.

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Dear Editor, The youth of Immaculate Conception who will be attending a youth conference this summer would like to personally and publicly thank the following people/businesses for helping them raise money to pay for the bus. All those who entered the 3rd Annual Soup & Chili Cook off with their special recipes or family favorites so that all may sample them, “We thank you”. To all those who came to “taste test” all those recipes, “We thank you”. To those businesses whom donated a gift certificate as winning prizes for “A Cook’s Night Out” and they are: The New Island House, Coffee Express (First year), Second Street Diner & Dianna’s (Two years in a row) and The Garden & McCarthy’s (All three years) – “We humbly thank you”. If it were not for the generosity of our community, we would not be able to charter a bus for this conference. We have attending 49 students and 7 adults. It would take at least 13 – 14 vehicles with either 4 – 5 people in a car, with each individual’s gear, to get us to Steubenville, some 3 ½ hours away, for our conference. With only 7 chaperones/ leaders, at least half of those 14 cars would return to Port Clinton only to come back 2 days later to pick us up. This is not only gas and money, but time invested. Also, we travel on the turnpike, so there would also be a financial cost per car. Per person the bus is the best way to travel and in this economic time, we need to use our monies wisely. Plus, the final bonus is these kids get to know each other a little more while traveling on the bus there and on the way home so many memories are shared, and friendships either begin or are bonded stronger. When an opportunity like this comes along, where we can support our children to get them to a healthy, safe

and spiritual environment, where they learn to trust in God and learn how to make good choices, you know that you are strengthening your community and doing God’s work in getting them there– and we truly do thank you! Carol Fox, Youth Director Immaculate Conception, Port Clinton Dear Editor, Far away in Key West, Florida I recently heard o the passing of Dr. Kraft Ritter. I can’t let such a passing go by without proper notice. After WW II in the fifties and sixties there were a group of doctors who answered their calling ion the Port Clinton area. In retrospect they were an amazing group. Most had served in the war. One marched at Bataan, one had even been conscripted into the German navy. They included Dr. Ritter, Minnick, Reeves, Wagner, Hughes, Felber, Loeffler, Akins and Coon. Most are gone. A couple now are in ill health themselves. But for years they delivered babies and saved lives. They drove the roads of Ottawa County with their doctor’s bags behind their seats taking care of the injured and the sick in circumstances that today’s legal system would prohibit. They made house calls and treated patients in exchange for corn and tomatoes. All because they loved this community and its people. And because they believed in their work. Their names may be forgotten to many. But there are lots of us who remember them and the care they gave. The new generation of doctors in their town has a huge legacy to carry forward. I know this because as a child I knew these men. One was my father. Their service and dedication remains for me, to this day, an inspiration and a challenge. Peter F. Wagner Key West, Florida

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The Administration of the Ottawa County Sheriff ’s Office has scheduled a public meeting regarding ice rescues. To be held Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in the Emergency Management Center located in the lower level of the Courthouse at 315 Madison Street in Port Clinton. This meeting will be held for input from representatives of fishing organizations and individual ice fishermen regarding cost recovery subsequent to ice rescues in Lucas and Ottawa counties. The Emergency Management Center will comfortably accommodate sixty individuals. This will be on a first-come, first-seated basis. There will also be representatives from Fire, EMS, elected officials, and Administration from both the Lucas County and Ottawa County Sheriffs’ Offices who will be present to hear the input regarding this issue. Time will be set aside for public comment. Also, there will be some updated information regarding the current ice rescue policy of the Ottawa County Sheriff ’s Office and any legislation that may be taking place in Columbus in this regard. There will also be a general discussion of thoughts and ideas expressed since the February 7, 2009, ice rescue that took place in Lucas and Ottawa counties. At this time there is an agreement in place between Lucas County Sheriff James Telb and Ottawa County Sheriff Robert Bratton that a review will be conducted following this meeting, and then the protocol will be implemented. Go to www.ottawacountysheriff.org to review the current policy on ice rescues which can be revised following the meeting. If there are questions in this regard, contact Sheriff Robert Bratton at 419-734-6877.

$1,256,700 for Middle Bass Island State Park State Representative Dennis Murray has announced the Ohio Department of Natural Resources release of $1,256,700 for the Water, Waste Water and Electrical Utilities project at Middle Bass Island State Park in Ottawa County. “This project is critical to the vitality of Middle Bass Island State Park and Ottawa County as a whole,” Rep. Murray said. “I’m extremely pleased that the state saw the importance of this project, and I am excited to see what the park will look like when it’s completed.” The project consists of the construction of utility system infrastructure to support current and projected future development within Middle Bass Island State Park, including the recently renovated marina basin. Major items of work include new water and sewer lines to connect the park to existing treatment facilities and a new elevated water tank (now under construction), an expanded electrical distribution system, proper abandoning of two existing groundwater wells that are no longer used, and miscellaneous minor site improvements.

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Now we are in the season of Lent. That is 40 days (not counting Sundays) between Ash Wednesday and Easter Eve. It is a period of preparation for celebrating the teachings of Jesus Christ, and it is sometimes observed with a period of fasting. Christians often forego some pleasure or food during Lent as a sacrifice to make themselves worthy of observing the Crucifixion on Good Friday (also called God’s Friday) and The Resurrection on Easter Sunday. This reminds me that I’m starting to see travel brochures advertising trips to Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, in 2010, to see the Passion Play that is performed there every ten years. More than 2,000 actors, musicians, technicians and others make this 5-6 hour performance a “must-see” event for world travelers. Five hundred of these performers are children. Marti Zeitzheim of Oak Harbor was among those who saw the play in 2000. She sent along a children’s book that she had purchased there. The play starts with Jesus traveling to Jerusalem with his friends and followers as people greet him in triumph. He chases the money-changers and salesmen out of the temple and preaches there. He celebrates a “Last Supper” with his disciples (and that becomes the precursor of Holy Communion). Soon questions arise and the leaders of his religion grow increasingly worried about the popularity of Jesus. After a mockery of a trial, Jesus is condemned to die upon a cross. The Crucifixion scene takes place and Jesus is “buried” in a new grave. On the third day the tomb is empty. The Resurrection scene takes place; Jesus appears once more. The drama ends. The people of the village of Oberammergau have been performing this play every ten years since about 400 years ago in 1633. The “Black Death” plague was rampant and the villagers promised God they would present the story of Jesus if they were spared. The very next year they built a temporary stage of wooden planks upon which they performed. Now there is a theatre there that holds 4,000 people. Oberammergau has about 5,000 residents and 2,000 of them take part in the production. Only natives or people who have lived there at least 20 years are allowed to participate. There are no restrictions on age or religious preferences. There are 100 six-hour performances. The primary characters are played by two actors who perform on alternate days. I have always wondered if this performance is in German. If not, in what language is it performed? Does anybody know? If you’re interested in going to Oberammergau next summer, plan it now and make your travel reservations. Book-

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ings fill up fast because thousands of people from all over the world go to watch this spectacular drama. ~~~~~ I have been busy leading worship services in various churches during BY VIRGINIA PARK this very holy time of the year. And I have enjoyed the challenge of both the preparation and the actual leading and “preaching”. This past weekend I was at Kelleys Island and the weather turned nasty on Sunday. Planes didn’t fly so I stayed another day at the parsonage, returning on Monday morning and going straight to the office. But it was fun! And it was a beautiful day for a flight back on Monday. ~~~~~ To celebrate Agriculture in our county, local “Ag” Agencies will host the annual Agriculture Breakfast on Friday, March 20. It will begin at 8 a.m. on March 20 at St. John Lutheran Church at Oak Harbor. For tickets contact 419-898-1595. ~~~~~ Faith and Begorrah! St. Patrick’s Day – when everyone becomes Irish for twenty-four hours – is next Tuesday, March 17. You’ll want to celebrate it with some wearin’ of the green. Dig out some article of green clothing and wear it with pride that day. Here are a couple of famous Irishmen to focus on: Turlough O’Carolan wrote the tune for our “Star Spangled Banner”. He was a blind harpist, and he actually died about 35 years before the American Revolution. James Hoban, born in Kilkenny, Ireland, designed the White House in Washington D.C. He won a competition for the design. And here are a couple of other items, also culled from “Northern Lights”: Aran Island’s Irish sweaters have a unique pattern of knitted weave for each island family of fishermen. And Trinity College in Dublin is Ireland’s oldest University and boasts many famous alumni. The city of Dublin was founded by Vikings in 988 A.D. ~~~~~ Here is some more news about Charles Billat who made tiny carvings out of nuts and other very small items. This fellow was fairly well-known around the Catawba Island – Port Clinton area. Bill and Sis Bush now own the cottage where Billat lived. Their year-round home is in Bay Village but they’ve owned the Billat Cottage for ten years and have made many improvements to it. The house was formerly painted pink but now is white. It’s located at 3887 The Ridge. It is known as “The Nut House” because so many carvings of nuts were made there by Mr. Billat. Sis Bush treasures a tiny bicycle she now has that was carved out of black walnut. Norman Taylor and Wendy Sturm lived in the cottage at one time. They left books and carvings because “they belong to the house”. Sis Bush is looking for paintings done by Mr. Billat. Can anyone help her with that? If so, let me know.

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Firelands Area Safe Kids Coalition is holding a car seat check on March 14th from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Baumann Chevrolet located at 625 S. E. Catawba Rd (SR 53N) in Port Clinton. This is a rain, snow or shine event. All seats will be checked in the service bays. For more information, call Easter Seals Northern Ohio at 1-800-696-5601

The Vineyard to Host United Way Seminar Book and Lyrics by Phil Olson, Music by Paul Olson.

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The Northernaires, Ohio Northern University’s sparkling jazz singers, will perform on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m., as part of the Musical Arts Series at Firelands. This concert will be conducted at the Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Road, Port Clinton, Ohio. Tickets to the concert are $15 and are available at the door. Students are admitted free. For more information call the Firelands Presbyterian Church at 419-734-6211.

Fifth Annual Amish Dinner

Join the Oak Harbor United Methodist Church at its 5th annual Amish Style Pot Roast Dinner on Thursday March 19. Over the last 40 years, Janice Minier has spent significant amounts of time in Ohio Amish country. Friends she has made in this community have shared their heritage and traditions with her. For the past four years and again this year, Janice and OHUMC members duplicate a genuine family style Amish meal for the public to help raise funds to support the church. The menu includes pot roast of beef, mashed potatoes and Any in-stock lamp gravy, bread dressing, noodles, Over 90 to choose from! green beans, Cole slaw, rolls and butter and homemade *Prior sales excluded. Expires 3/31/09. pies, cakes and puddings. Must present coupon. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children (6-12 yrs.) unMonday-Saturday 10am-6pm der 6 are free. Dinner will be E. Harbor Rd. • Port Clinton, OH served from 4:30 until 7 p.m. or sold out. Carry outs are 419-734-5888 available.

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Steve Kopchak Steve Kopchak, 86, of Marblehead, died Wednesday morning March 4, 2009 at Providence Care Center in Sandusky. Friends called March 6 at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel, Marblehead where Panachida services were held. The Office of Christian Burial was March 7 at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Byzantine Catholic Church, Marblehead. Burial followed in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery.

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Lee Hartlaub Lee Hartlaub, son of Joseph and Kendra (Gyde) Hartlaub, was stillborn at Fremont Memorial Hospital on March 1, 2009. Services were private. Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home assisted the family.

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Program on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Scheduled On Monday, March 16th at noon in the Magruder Hospital Conference Center, Dr. Sandy McLean will present a program on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The program will cover symptoms and diagnosing of CFS as well as other potential causes and treatments for fatigue.

Cancer Support Group Offered at Magruder Magruder Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly Cancer Support Group will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Center. This group is for anyone who has been touched by cancer. There is a complimentary light lunch provided, so RSVP to 419734-3131 ext. 3370 by Monday, March 23rd. Melanie Gyde, Patient Navigator with American Cancer Society, will be the guest presenter. Melanie works with patients and families in Ottawa and surrounding counties matching them with a wide variety of resources, depending on their needs. For more information about support groups and other events visit www. magruderhospital.com and click on the events calendar.

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This program is part of the monthly health education luncheon series put on by Magruder, and it is open to the public. Cost for the lunch is $6, and interested individuals can RSVP to 419-734-3131 ext. 3363, by noon on March 13th.

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Health The fourteenth annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Day for Meâ&#x20AC;? program, a free womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health seminar, is scheduled for Sunday, March 29th, from 12:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m., at Magruder Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference Center. Registration for the event begins at noon. The Magruder Hospital Auxiliary and Business and Professional Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club are sponsoring this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seminar, and the cochairpersons are Meg Bodie and Marty Willis, both members of Magruderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary. The theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seminar is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Add Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years.â&#x20AC;? The keynote speaker for the event is Marilou Suszko. She is an author and columnist, and her topic is â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Garden Gate to Dinner Plate.â&#x20AC;? Suszko is a freelance food writer and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farms & Foods of Ohio: From Garden Gate to Dinner Plate.â&#x20AC;? She is a Culinary Instructor and Guest Speaker and also hosts a PBS program on Our Ohio called â&#x20AC;&#x153;From My Ohio Kitchen to Yoursâ&#x20AC;?. Marilou is a member of OFBF, IFO, OEFFA and is the President of the Cleveland Chapter of Les Dames dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Escoffier International. The agenda for the day will begin with a light lunch, compliments of the Fulton Street CafĂŠ, with a brief welcome. Participants will then be given the opportunity to choose three of four break-out sessions. The break-out presenters

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Murray Somers Murray Somers, 87, of Palm City, Florida, died on Thursday, February 12 at Martin Memorial in Stuart, Florida. Mr. Somers was born in Atlanta Georgia and was a winter resident of Florida since 1975, moving from Catawba Island, OH, where, for 20 years, he owned and operator a real estate development company. He served overseas in the Coast Guard during WW II. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City. He was a member of Monarch Country Club and Catawba Island Club in Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Miriam E. Somers of Palm City, Florida: son Robert Peterson (Mary) of West Palm Beach; stepdaughters Sarah Sigler (Robb) of PT. Edwards, Wisconsin and Mary Hurt of Chagrin Falls, OH; stepsons Thomas E. Gabel (LuAnn) of Marblehead, Massachusetts and Edward E. Gabel (Monique) of Cranford, New Jersey and 11 step grandchildren. Services and burial will be held on Catawba Island at a later Date.

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Community Calendar If you would like to submit an event or change the information to our Community Calendar it should be in the office by Monday 3:30 p.m. Attn: Charlene Deyoe, 205 SE Catawba Rd., Suite G, Port Clinton, OH 43452 or Call 419-732-2154 Fax, 419-734-5382 or email: charlene@thebeacon.net SPECIAL NOTICES: Free TaxAide assistance, E-Filling Federal & State Income Tax. Bring all tax documents including proof of Real Estate Tax paid and Stimulus Payment received. Phone (419)7341481 Contact Charles Meachen at 419-635-2349 or e-mail meachennjcf@aol.com The following datesWednesday 9:00 AM to noon, every Wednesday, Feb 4 to April 8, 2009 at The Port Clinton Senior Center. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3 PM, every Thursday, Feb 5 to April 9, 2009 at The Ida Rupp Public Library. Friday, 9:00 AM to noon, every Friday, Feb 6 to April 10, 2009 at The Ida Rupp Public Library. Ottawa County Board of MRDD Monthly Board Meeting MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009 @ 5:00pm. Ottawa County Board of MRDD, 235 N Toussaint South Rd , Oak Harbor OH 43449 Meetings are open to the public For information about Committee meetings - call 419-898-0400 Saturday, March 14 9:30 am- 4:30 pm- Living well: A Beth Moore Seminar Chapel on the Lake 145 S. Bridge Rd (rt 269) Lakeside. $15.00 included lunch and materials. RSVP by March 12 419-732-2028. More info Terry Ballasch 419-341-4181 Mary Hall 419-341-0326 Sunday, March 15, 2009: 9:00 A.M. “All You Can Eat” French Toast and Sausage Family Breakfast at St. Boniface Catholic Church sponsored by the Oak Harbor Knights of Columbus. Adults $5.00, senior citizens $4.50, children under 12 $3.00. Menu includes: homemade rolls, homemade applesauce, coffee, hot chocolate, and juice. Proceeds: K of C charities.

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Firelands Area Safe Kids Coalition is holding a car seat check on March 14th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Baumann Chevrolet located at 625 S. E. Catawba Rd (SR 53N) in Port Clinton, Oh. For more information, please call Easter Seals Northern Ohio at 1-800-696-5601

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SUNDAY: ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE - Check with churches for Summer schedules. 7:30-10:30am Breakfast & Conversation, St. John Lutheran, 2nd & Adams St. coffee, flavored coffee, Hot Chocolate & Breakfast rolls. Join others in the area for a relaxing morning. Call Bill Fehnrich with questions 419-7341116. 9:00am-Noon-2nd Sunday ea month Breakfast Buffet 8:30 to 11:30 2nd and 4th sunday of each month at American Legion Post 113 corner of Sand Rd. and Christy Chapel (formerly ABC Market) Open to Public Handicap accessible Adults $6.00 Kids under 12 $3.00 NOON- AA at St. Thomas Episcopal Church undercroft, 214 E. 2nd St 4:30pm - BINGO- St. Boniface Church, 215 N. Church St., Oak Harbor doors open 4:30, Games begin 6pm.

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MONDAY: 6:30am-AA Meeting-Resurrection Luth. Church-2370 NE Catawba Rd.-Catawba Island. 9:00am-Noon Food Pantry, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 165 Toussaint St. 419-8980852 (Open to anyone in BCS school district). 9:00-10:00 AM - Yoga for Beginners/ Flexibility / Strength / Relaxation. At the Catawba Is. Community Center, 3307 NW Catawba Rd. Call to Register: Edwina Minor, Certified and Registered RYT 500. HM: 419-956-0375 / Cell 330-256-0414. NOON- AA at St. Thomas Episcopal Church undercroft, 214 E. 2nd St. 2:00 pm- Sit-Fit 55+ a 45 min. program designed for active agers. Strength, flexibility, balance and increased energy are built upon. Call; The Vineyard on Catawba: 419-7973100 5:00pm-Bingo at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 507 E. Main St. Marblehead. 5:30-6:30pm Yoga for Beginners/ Flexibility / Strength / Relaxation. At the Catawba Is. Community Center, 3307 NW Catawba Rd. Call to Register: Edwina Minor, Certified and Registered RYT 500. HM: 419-956-0375 / Cell 330-256-0414. 5:30pm Magruder Conference Center: Cardio/Pilates - 1/2 hour of aerobic exercise followed by 1/2 hour of Pilates core exercises. Bring a mat or towel. $3 per class 6:00pm Bay Area Toastmasters, Commodore Perry Inn & Suites, Banquet Room, PC 2nd & 4th of the month. Public welcome. 7:00pm -AL-ANON at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. 2nd & Jefferson St. 7:00pm-1st Monday/ea. month Women’s Group @ Faith Methodist, 5th & Jackson St. TUESDAY: 6:30am -AA Meeting-Resurrection Luth. Church -2370 NE Catawba Rd-Catawba Isl. 8:00am -Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ Trinity United Meth. Church, 135 Adams St., PC 8:15am- Walk the Halls to Fitness at Port Clinton High School Enter at the Performing Art Center by 8:30am Every Tuesday and Thursday when school is in session For more information call 419-732-2102 or jgluth@ pccsd.net 9:00am -Woodcarvers meet @ St. John’s Lutheran Church. 9:00am- Authentic Man Study: Every first and third Tuesday of the month @ Chapel on the Lake Noon-Rotary Club at The Elk’s Lodge #1718, 231 Buckeye Blvd. 1:00pm -Euchre Games every 1st and 3rd Tues. of each month. Port Clinton Sr. Center, East 3rd St. Port Clinton. 1:30 pm- Quiet Strength Yoga- A unique blend of yoga postures and stretches. Perfect for 55+. Accented are balance, breathing and flexibility. Call: 419-797-3100 The Vineyard on Catawba for more information. 5:30pm Weight Watchers, @Otterbein North Shore Retirement Community, mtg. 6pm weigh in at 5:30pm. 5:30pm Magruder Conference Center: Strength Training - Works all the major muscle groups. Bring a mat or towel. $3 per class 6:00-7:00pm Quiet Strength/ Yoga-lates at the Vineyard on Catawba (Off West Catawba Rd.) Community Room. Welcome anytime. Questions can be directed to Certified Instructor: Toni Garrett 419-732-0992 6:30-8:00pm Hatha yoga class, Gentle to the experienced 25th year of teaching classes. @ Magruder Hospital 2nd floor Conf. Ctr.419635-2337. Call Linda Green for more info. 419-635-2337. 6:30pm -TOPS #1487 Resurrection Luth. Church. NE Catawba Rd., Catawba For More Info Call Marylou Carroll 797-4283 Weigh in 6:30, mtg. At 7pm. 7:00pm Authentic Man Study: Every first and third Tuesday of the month @ Chapel on the Lake 7:00pm- Women’s Bible Studies; Song of Solomon- Marlene Jensen @ Chapel on the Lake.

7:30pm Council Meeting, Council Chambers 7:30pm Knight of Columbus 1st&3rd Tues each month, Bergeman Hall 109 E. Perry St. 8:00pm -AA @ St. John’s Lutheran Church Hall, Stone St., Marblehead. WEDNESDAY: 6:30am -AA Meeting Resurrection Lutheran Church, 2370 NE Catawba Rd-Catawba. 8:30am - 1st Wed/Month Breakfast with April PC Senior Center East 3rd St. PC 12:00 - AA mtgs.@ St. Thomas Episcopal Church undercroft, 214 E. 2nd St. Port Clinton. 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study - Boundries in Marriage at Chapel on the Lake 12:00 Port Clinton Artists Club @ Ida Rupp Public Library. 5:30pm - Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) #949. Oak Harbor Library Community Room, 147 W. Main St. Call 419-898-9205 for more info. 5:30-6:30pm Weekly Bible study Methodist Kids Club, ages 4-13, @Bible Methodist 150 Maple St, Port Clinton. 5:30pm Magruder Conference Center: Cardio/Pilates - 1/2 hour of aerobic exercise followed by 1/2 hour of Pilates core exercises. Bring a mat or towel. $3 per class 6:00pm Marblehead Main Street Merchants mtg., @ Avery’s Café. Open to public. Meetings always held on 1st Wednesday of each month. 6:00pm-PC Nazarene Church, 205 W. 4th St, Dinner, Children, Teens, Adult Activities. 6:30pm- Jr. High & High School youth group at Chapel on the Lake. Contact Nathan and Elizabeth Davenport for more information. 7:00pm - Family Night @Erie Shores Assembly of God, 220 Gill Rd. 7:30pm - Port Clinton Eagles Aux. Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesday. THURSDAY: 6:30am - AA Meeting, Resurrection Luth. Church, 2370 NE Catawba Rd.-Catawba Isl. 9:00am - NOON Food Pantry at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 165 Toussaint St. Oak Harbor 419-898-0852 (Open to anyone in BCS school district). 10:00am- Women’s Bible Study; DanielMary Hall @ Chapel on the Lake 5:30pm Magruder Conference Center: Strength Training - Works all the major muscle groups. Bring a mat or towel. $3 per class 6:00pm 2nd Thurs of each month (Beginning 12/13) Support meeting for Chronic Pain Suffers & Loved ones @ Edgewood Manor Nursing Home, 1330 Fulton St., PC. 6:00pm-Trap and Skeet Shooting, Camp Perry Shooting Club. 6:00-7:00pm Quiet Strength/ Yoga-lates at the Vineyard on Catawba (Off West Catawba Rd.) Community Room. Welcome anytime. Questions can be directed to Certified Instructor: Toni Garrett 419-732-0992 6:30pm- Bingo at Immaculate Conception School Auditorium. 7:00pm- American Legion Post #113 Meetings 1st of each month. 118 Monroe St. 7:00pm - Marblehead Village Council meeting 2nd Thurs of each month. 7:00pm -TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1531 @ the Senior Citizens Center. 7:00pm - 3rd Thurs. each month. Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Soc. Monthly mtg. 7:00pm- Stepping Out: A Journey Thru the Psalms of Ascent- Carolyn McDaniel @ Chapel on the Lake. 8:00pm - AA AL-ANON at Trinity United Methodist Church, 135 Adams St.

FRIDAY: 6:30am -AA Meeting-Resurrection Luth. Church-2370 NE Catawba Rd, Catawba Isl. 7:30am Fremont Chapter of International Referral Network meets every Friday at Divinci’s Coffee House, 115 South Front St. Any business welcome. 10:00 AM- Sit-Fit 55+ a 45 min. program designed for active agers. Strength, flexibility, balance and increased energy are built upon. Call; The Vineyard on Catawba: 419-7973100 2:00-5:00pm Care & Share Open, Dr. Gustovich is an Orthodontic Specialist with 924 Lake Street Gypsum. 7:00pm - Al Anon Meeting - St. 28 Years Experience and is an Associate John Lutheran Church-122 W. OtProfessor of Orthodontics, Case Western tawa St., Oak Harbor. 7:30pm - AA Resurrection LuReserve University theran Church 2370 N. E. Catawba Rd. Catawba Island. Treatments Include: 8:00pm - Oak Harbor Conserva• No Headgear tion Club “ Friday Night Pistol”. • No Palatal Expanders • No waiting for appointments at SATURDAY: 6:30am-AA Meeting-Resurrecanytime during treatment tion Luth. Church, 2370 NE Cataw• Average treatment times ba Rd., Catawba Isl. under two years 8:00am-1:00pm Blood Drive at Catawba Island Hall, Community • Damon Self-Ligating Braces Rm, 3307 North West Catawba Rd. • Adolescents & Adults Appt. call Marcia Adams 419-734• Whitening 6360. 8:00am- Men’s Breakfast-Chapel on the Lake @Big Boppers, Rte 163, Marblehead. Bellevue, Norwalk, & Port Clinton 8:00pm-AA at St. Thomas Epis419-483-7137 or 419-668-1700 copal Church undercroft, 214 E. www.theorthodonticspecialist.com 2nd St.

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PC Choirs to Perform Thursday The choirs of Port Clinton Middle School and Port Clinton High School will perform their Winter Choir Concert on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school Performing Arts Center. The concert will include music with the Seventh Grade Chorus, Eighth Grade Chorus, High School Chorus,

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Lions Club Selects Student of the Month The Lions Club of the Mar blehead Peninsula has announced the selection of Billy Klaehn as F e b r u a r y ’s Student of the Month. Billy is a Danbury High School senior and the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Klaehn An honor student, Billy is enrolled in the Tech Prop Technology program at EHOVE, where he serves as secretary of the EHOVE Business Professionals of America Club and is a member of the EHOVE student council and the student leadership team. He is a three-year member of the National Honor Society. Prior to attending EHOVE, Billy was a technology aide at Danbury High School.

He has participated in the EHOVE Tech Showcase in which his team earned a superior rating. He has also participated in regional, state and national BPA competitions. Billy has earned his Danbury Activity Letter. Billy’s hobbies revolve around computers and experimenting/designing computer interface systems. After graduation Billy plans attend Bowling Green State University Firelands to complete his Associate degree in computer networking and to continue his current research in human computer interfaces. His family has influenced him the most. “They have deeply influenced my decision making skills and imbedded a sense of responsibility in me; skills which have helped me get to where I am today.” The staff commends Billy stating, “He is hard working and creative. He is an entrepreneur, creating his own business while in high school. He always gives his best and realizes the importance of an education.”

Register for Annual “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio will host its annual “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” campaign on Sunday, March 29 at Harbor Bowling Lanes located on Buckeye Blvd in Port Clinton. Participants are asked to raise $25 per adult and $20 per student. Bowling times are 1 and 3 p.m. There will be many prizes and free food donated by local business. Call Melva Powers at 419457-4755 or 419-354-2113 to donate prizes, money of food or to register team to bowl. Businesses donating $125 or more will have their names on event t-shirts and a lane sign above a lane as well as mention in the program. Call by March 13 to be included in this offer.

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Oak Harbor’s Drew Stone battled his way all the way to the finals of the Ohio Division II 119 lb. weight division, and wrestled the match of his life before losing to Johnni DeJulius of Walsh Jesuit 1-0. Escaping from the bottom has normally been a fairly easy thing for Stone to do this season, but DiJulius held him down for the full two minutes of the third period to claim the win. He nearly made it at the end of the match to send it into overtime, but DeJulius grabbed an ankle and held on as time expired. PHOTO BY DR. MICHAEL STONE

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“Oak Harbor knew it would be a tough district tournament but were well prepared after coming out of a tough sectional,” Rocket wrestling coaches say on their website. “Every one of the eight qualifiers won at least one match, but it was just not enough to take the team title.” Rocket coaches believe Oak Harbor’s three titlists have set themselves up for this weekend’s state tournament with good draws, ensuing that they will not meet another district champ until the semifinals, if they take care of business in the preliminary rounds and quarterfinal rounds. Junior Drew Stone (36-2) won his first district title at the 119 pound class in what became a carbon copy match from his sectional final. Stone was matched up against sectional runner-up John Worthington (34-5) from Shelby for the second week in a row, and once again, Stone had to come back from a 4-0 first period deficit. The Rocket grappler ended up conditioning his opponent by beating

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Three Oak Harbor wrestlers won district titles at the Fostoria Division II District last weekend and one more took second as the team took fourth place overall in what ended up being a close team race. As a result, the four Oak Harbor wrestlers are all headed to the state tournament this weekend at Value City Arena in Columbus. Parma Padua Fransiscan won the District team race with 125 ½ points, followed by Lexington (124), Toledo Central Catholic (122 ½), and Oak Harbor (118).

for that coveted state title,” coaches say. Sophomore Konner Witt (37-7) showed what he was made of in the 140 weight class by defeating a fifth-ranked Jon McKee (31-8) from Medina Highland, 3-2. With very little time left, Witt clung to his defense in what could have been a match changing takedown. Coaches say Witt’s “edge of the seat antics” earned him Oak Harbor’s third individual district crown. In other finals action, junior Mike Mallernee (34-8) was downed by second-ranked wrestler from Padua, Riley Kilroy (46-5), 9-2. “Although close on several takedown attempts, Mallernee just could not finish and had to settle for second place,” Rocket coaches state. Freshman Alex Bergman left the tournament with a fifth place finish after batting what Rocket coaches called “a close and controversial match.” He will be Oak Harbor’s lone state alternate, meaning if someone from his district does not make it to the state, he will fill in. Stone, Witt, and Mallernee are all making their second trips to the state tournament. District opponents McKee, Kilroy, and Worthington will also all be in Columbus setting up potential re-matches.

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Three other wrestlers ended their season wondering what if, coaches said, and will have to wait until next year to compete at state. Juniors Zach Bergman, Drew Bahnsen, and Zach Sandwisch each won matches, but not enough to make it out. Coaches say the four qualifiers and alternate “will be working hard this week preparing for the state tournament,” which starts Thursday, Mar. 5 at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus.

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Redskin Season Goes Thud discrimination on the part of the Port Clinton Schools and Athletic Department couldn’t have And just like that, it was over. The end of the helped. The story appeared on the Register’s front road for the 2008-09 Port Clinton Redskins was a page on Sunday. Ryan Hicks was held to 8 points by Margaretta’s disappointing end to a turbulent season, a season defense while Josh Francis that began with such promise. poured in 19. He was the only The Redskins were unceremoRedskin in double figures. niously thumped by the MarKyle Patrick and Allen Tigner garetta Polar Bears 63-42 last did not play. Friday night in the Norwalk The Redskins were never reSectional Finals. Margaretta ally in this one, as Coach Troy moves on to the Districts to Roth’s Polar Bears outscored face Colonel Crawford on their opponents in every Wednesday night. quarter. As far as the Redskins PC Coach Troy Diels had are concerned, PC Coach Troy been pointing his team toward Diels understands that much making a run in the tournawork needs to be done during ments after a Sandusky Bay the off-season. A great deal Conference title turned out to of potential still exists there, be unattainable when Edison and virtually all of his startgot hot and stayed hot. They ers and top players will be had won 8 straight following back next year. In that regard, their 55-51 win in the first both Coach Diels and footround of the Sectionals against ball coach Toby Hammond Huron. are singing the same song as However, more problems cropped up late in the season, PC’s Josh Francis goes up for two both feel that more dedication in his team’s loss to Margaretta is needed for their players to Port Clinton’s Derek Colston is surrounded by Margaretta defenders and the specter of a sensational in the Sectional Finals. reach their full potential. news story penned by the Sanas drives to the basket. PHOTO BY BILL MIGALA PHOTO BY BILL MIGALA dusky Register claiming racial BY JOHN SCHAFFNER

Lakers Lose in Sectional Final Lady Rockets Suffer Through Difficult Season to Top Seeded St. Mary’s It was a back and forth game all night between the #1 seeded St. Mary’s Panthers and the #3 seeded Danbury Lakers, but two back to back three point field goals by the Panthers with under four minutes remaining broke a 50-50 tie, which led St. Mary’s to a 64-58 win. “Our players gave great effort and fought very hard, but those two shots were tough to overcome,” said Coach Joe Miller. “They hit eleven three pointers tonight, and we were still even late in the game. We have nothing to be ashamed of. We improved a great deal throughout the season, and I am very proud of our players,” added Miller. Michael Hamann, playing in his last game, led a balanced Laker attack with 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Rodney Johnson tallied 12 points, while Hunter Stephens added 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. Tyler Boring

contributed 8 points and 8 rebounds, Vincent Manuella added 8 points and 4 assists and Steve Feyedelem added 7 points on the night. The Lakers won their semi-final matchup with the Monroeville Eagles by a score of 73-62. Michael Hamann led the Lakers with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Tyler Boring had a career-high 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Rodney Johnson added 11 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Vincent Manuella had an all-around game with 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Hunter Stephens contributed 6 points and 10 rebounds. On February 27th, Danbury lost to Cardinal Stritch by a score of 49-43. Michael Hamann led Danbury with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Tyler Boring added 5 points and 9 rebounds in the losing cause.

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Dick Heller has been in the coaching business for more than three decades, so he’s used to calling things as he sees them. Heller, in his eighth year coaching Oak Harbor’s girls basketball team, said he was “hoping for more wins” this season. The inexperienced Rockets finished 7-14 and 4-10 in the Sandusky Bay Conference following last week’s 44-29 loss to top-seeded Bellevue in the sectional finals. “Of our 13 regular-season losses, eight of them were by single digits,” Heller said. “We really felt that the lack of varsity experience and confidence hurt us a little bit from time to time. We didn’t really establish one of those goto people who get things done for you in crunch time. Eveybody tried, but it just didn’t seem to happen for us this year.” Heller said the Rockets gave everything they had, and he never saw them quit. “I was really pleased with the effort we got out of the ladies,” Heller said. “They worked their tails off. They were frustrated, too. They knew the tradition we’ve had and they didn’t want to let that down. They were frustrated, especially with the close calls we had, but they kept on working.” Junior guard Sara Lipstraw was a second-team All-SBC pick and a firstteam District 7 selection after averaging 12 points a game. She also led the team in assists and steals. Senior guards Sam Scott and Meghan Carpenter both earned honorable mention all-conference honors. Both were first-year varsity players. “Sam really came on from the midway point of the season,” Heller said. Junior forward Erica Mauder, who had 16 points in the loss to Bellevue, saw extensive playing time along with Kayla Diefenthaler. The sophomore post, an honorable mention all-district pick, led the Rockets in rebounding despite playing only 17 games. Senior Meghan Miller, a first-year varsity player, also came on strong near the end of the season and was named honorable mention All-SBC. Junior post players Abby Zurvelac and Rachel Hegemeir also made progress.

Port Clinton Senior Bowler Justin Netherland finished 15th in singles in the OHSAA State Tournament at Tiki Lanes in Lancaster Saturday. He rolled games of 220-258-158 for a 636 series. Last year, Netherland finished 7th in the same event. “Justin threw the ball great the first two games, cool, smooth, and under control. Looking at the standings, it appears he was 3rd after the first 2 games. The last game he seemed to tighten up and the loose fluid shots he made the first two games just didn’t happen,” said Coach Bob Black. “To be able to qualify for State two years in a row is an accomplishment, and so is finishing 15th out of 96 bowlers (80 on the 16 qualifying teams, + 16 qualifying singles). Justin had a very good career for Port Clinton.”

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“They all listened to what we had to tell them and what to work on,” Heller said. “They got better during the season, we just didn’t get it quite developed the way we wanted to. I’m still very proud of the girls.” Heller didn’t deny that the Rockets would have been much better with the services of junior Kim Meyer and senior Rebekah Will. Both girls transferred to Oak Harbor and played for the Rockets last season, but they transferred back to their home school district, Lake, prior to this season. The Flyers went on to record the program’s first 20-0 regular season and won their first Suburban Lakes League title. Lake is coached by Kim Meyer’s father, Denny, who was a varsity assistant under Heller at Oak Harbor for two years. Heller said there are no hard feelings with his former players. “We always kid them that they should have stayed,” he said. “I don’t fault them. I wish we had them and they were still here. I think our eight (close) losses would have been wins. Knowing the caliber of players they are, they really would have helped us. Kim always wanted to play for her dad, and she played on his AAU team.” It was ironic that Denny Meyer had such success in his first year as Lake’s coach. Heller’s first Oak Harbor team went 15-5 and followed with back-toback 20-0 seasons. “There is so much I learned from coach Heller,” Meyer said. “A lot of it was his intensity. When I went to Oak Harbor with him I was told he was intense, and that’s what I liked. That’s why I wanted my daughter to play for him ... I learned to be a good listener with my assistant coaches because he was great with me with listening to any input I had.” Heller said he is happy for Meyer’s success. Lake beat visiting Oak Harbor 61-29 this season. “He knows basketball,” Heller said. “I liked his intensity and what he brought to the game. He’s always wanted to be a varsity coach and he got his chance and did a great job. He’s been putting in his time all along. He deserves his chance and he deserves the outcome he’s getting. I’m very proud and pleased to see what kind of success he’s having.”

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Eleven National Bank of Oak Harbor employees were honored February 21 during the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employee recognition dinner held at the Catawba Island Club. The event, held annually, highlights the accomplishments of bank staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a time when many companies are forgoing company dinners, picnics or events, we feel very fortunate to be able to provide such a wonderful evening of recognition and camaraderie for our employees, directors, retirees and their respective guests,â&#x20AC;? stated Gary P. Macko, President and CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have dedicated staff members who work hard throughout the year; this is the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of simply saying we appreciate them and what they do.â&#x20AC;? Gary P. Macko welcomed everyone to the event and emphasized what a special year 2009 is for the bank, since the bank is celebrating 75 years of service. Macko introduced the Board members and retirees in attendance. He then introduced employees who joined the NBOH staff in 2008 who were in attendance: Jerry Christensen, Chief Lending Officer; Amy Haitonic, Credit Analyst; Mike Favro, Teller and Kim Deal, Mortgage Processor. Director Dr. Dennis Laub, with the assistance of director John Caputo, passed out the Thomas F. Palmer Employee Recognition certificates and awards to the following recipients for their years of dedicated service to The National Bank of Oak Harbor: 5 Years - Paula Schimming, Jeanne Mix, Donna Ebert and Jennifer Bartley; 10 Years - Kathleen Robinson and Gary Macko; 20 Years - Karen Stripling, Connie Fabian and Mary Lou Clark; 25 Years - Len Gerber and 40 Years - Marie Truman. Established in 1934, The National Bank of Oak Harbor is an independent, locally-owned and operated community bank with four full service offices located in Oak Harbor, Curtice, Port Clinton and Oregon. In addition, a loan processing center is located in Fremont, OH. More information about The National Bank of Oak Harbor can be found at www.nboh.com.

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New Sales & Marketing Director Named at Edgewood Manor Edgewood Manor Nursing Center has welcomed Carrie Singler McGlothlin as the facility’s new Sales & Marketing Director. She began her position with Edgewood in February. Carrie graduated from Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic High School and then went on to earn a BSBA in Marketing from Bowling Green State University. Before she began in the healthcare industry, Carrie spent most of her professional career in the Marketing & Sales department at Cedar Point Amusement Park and Resorts. Carrie is active in the Port Clinton City School District. She is a current member of the Strategic Planning Team and the Citizen’s Advisory Council. She is also a member of the Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce. Carrie currently resides in Port Clinton with her husband Michael and their daughters Morgan and Madison.

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Benton Township 3-6-09 Gene R. Fitzgerald to JBI Corporation, 15645 West True Road, $25,000. Carroll Township 3-3-09 Terry W. Yates to U.S. Bank N.Y., 6685 North Ottawa Avenue, $40,000. Danbury Township 3-2-09 Willard J. Rathbun to Rathbun Family Real Estate Group, 9500 West Moonlight Bay Line, $32,000. 3-2-09 Meagan Keubler nka Meagan Lenthe to Lill Fosil Hansen, 8319 East Northshore Blvd., $125,000. Marblehead Corp. 3-6-09 Terrence L. Kirkpatrick to Kevin A. Kirkpatrick, sublot 321Bay Haven Estate Memorial Shoreway, $36,000. 3-4-09 John A. and Cynthia L. Difeo to Richard K. Niese Jr. and Maureen C. Niese, 10654 East Bayshore Road, Unit 113, $320,000. Portage Township 3-6-09 Christina E. Chicoine to Andrew J. and Marlene A. Benko, 2146 East Harbor Road, $56,001. 3-5-09 W R Rutan aka Willis R. Rutan to Roger G. and Nancy G. Frommer, 2234 Sand Road, $45,500. 3-2-09 Jancor Properties LTD to Willis H. and Gloria A. Mulhern, 680 Plasterbed Road, 3-4, $39,000. Port Clinton City 3-4-09 Renae Mezger to Michelle Kokinda, 424 Harrison Street, $50,000. 3-2-09 The Bank of New York to Lance and June Douglas, 318 Garfield Drive, $32,000. Oak Harbor Corp 3-3-09 Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas to Mark A. Szymanowski, 550 North Church Street, $66,500.

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FEATURE HOME: 3416 MEMORIAL SHOREWAY, JOHNSON'S ISLAND

Tomi L. Johnson

• Sandusky Bayfront with 40ft of dockage + 40ft stone wall

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Pointe Falls condo with views of Sandusky Bay. Ranch with lower level walkout in great condition. 2652sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, enclosed Sun Room. Includes 25ft boat slip & 2 garages. $479,000 CATAWBA ISLAND 4160 E Laurel Ridge

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* Waterfront Luxury home * Fully furnished, * Year round sunroom, * Ground floor bedroom suite * Dock and boat hoist are negotiable! $599,000

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FEATURED PROPERTIES MARBLEHEAD-2849 WATERSIDE • Waterfront luxury condo • Ground floor master suite • Open floor plan, 2nd floor loft • Gourmet kitchen • waterfront patio $444,900

PORT CLINTON- Spacious 3 bed 1 1/2 bath home with 3 season room, office nook, enclosed front porch and huge back yard with garage! Close to downtown Port Clinton, schools, and beach! Money back guarantee! 310eastfourthst. howardhanna.com $128,500 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

MARBLEHEAD- Danbury Cove home features 4 bed 3 bath, open kitchen/ great room with gas fireplace, full basement, 2 car garage and additional attached 14x38 boat garage. Includes 35 ft deeded dock. Money back guarantee. 2024southbristoldr.howardhanna.com $374,900 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144

CATAWBA- Idyllic lakefront condo. Steps from private deck to sandy beach. 3 bed 2.5 bath. Assoc features fantastic pool with pool deck and putting green overlooking the islands of Lake Erie. Discreet Catawba location. Howardhanna. com/900278 $424,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579

CATAWBA ISLAND-4740 KARLITE DR. * Ranch on a large, wooded, private lot * Beautifully landscaped w/ pond * Formal living room features a beamed cathedral ceiling * Stainless appliances in kitchen * Large master suite $299,900

MARBLEHEAD- Beautiful views of East Harbor from this 2 bed 2 bath condo. Low association fees that includes water, sewer and 25 ft dock! Open spacious interior. 1 car attached garage. Howardhanna.com/804552 $139,900 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144

PORT CLINTON- Spacious 1 1/2 story home in the heart of vacationland! One block up from the lake – close to everything. 207fultonstportclinton.howardhanna.com $134,900 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

OAK HARBOR- Townhouse with 30 ft floating dock adjacent to pool and playground area. Newer furnace/AC and windows. Sun room with panoramic view of pond. Howardhanna.com/806273 $94,500 SUE PIACENTINO 419-341-4945

MARBLEHEAD- 3 story condo with inground pool and garage currently overlooking Bay Point Golf Course. Views of Sandusky Bay! 3 bed 3 1/2 bath. Priced to sell! Howardhanna.com/900443 $149,900 SHERYL MARTIN 419-341-4424

MARBLEHEAD- BAY POINT CONDO 404A * Lake Erie views * Screened in patio * Wood burning fireplace * 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, * 1 car attached garage. $259,900

CATAWBA- 2 bed 2 bath condo overlooking West Harbor at Come Sail Away. 30ft deeded dock! Assoc features pool and whirlpool. Investment potential. Howardhanna.com/900189 $177,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579

MARBLEHEAD- Ranch home with open floor plan and huge heated pole barn in quiet neighborhood. East Harbor State Park, marinas and restaurants are a short walk from this home. Zoned RC for business! 2059northnandr.howardhanna.com $249,900 KARMEN LUCAS 419656-9188

MARBLEHEAD-LIFEBOAT STATION * 5 waterfront lots remain * Views of Kelleys & South Bass Island * 2 private beaches * Lagoon for small watercraft * Waterfront patio Starting @ $399,000

JUST LISTED JOHNSON’S ISLAND- Exclusive 1/3-acre waterfront lot with dock (two 45 ft slips) in protected Quarry basin. Lake and Sandusky Bay are accessed right here. Minutes to school, downtown, lighthouse and ferry service to Islands. Build your home here! Howardhanna.com/901316 $165,000 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

BY APPOINTMENT PORT CLINTON- Century home! 3 bed 1 bath Brownstone only 4 blocks from waterfront. Newer boiler, windows, roof, doors and more. Basement and 1st floor recently painted. Kitchen appl inc. Howardhanna.com/900150 $99,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579 PORT CLINTON- Beautifully appointed home with 4 bedrooms, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, patio overlooking canal, and 80 ft of dockage! 657southtoledost.howardhanna.com $225,000 SUE PIACENTINO 419-341-4945

MARBLEHEAD- 3 bed 2 bath ranch home with newer roof, thermo pane windows, furnace and central air. Appliances included. Rear brick patio and nice landscaping. Great value in the heart of vacationland. 107northmargaret.howardhanna. com $129,900 SHERYL MARTIN 419-341-4424 CATAWBA- Stately 5 bed 4 bath home on private cul-de-sac drive. 1st and 2nd floor master suites, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, gas FP, ceramic floors and more! 1st floor handicapped access. Money back guarantee. 3560eastoaklakedr. howardhanna.com $299,500 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144

MARBLEHEAD-2175 BRISTOL * 60’ break wall & hoist * Panoramic views of the Sandusky Bay! * Custom built * Ground floor master suite * Furnishings negotiable. $549,000

VACANT LAND PORT CLINTON- Large lot ready for you to build your home, pole barn, ect. Unzoned and close to vacationland amenities, fishing and wildlife preserve. Howardhanna.com/803124 $29,000 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188 CATAWBA- Build your dream home in this development overlooking 60 acres of protected wetlands. Private dockage. Panoramic views of water and nature. Howardhanna.com/700729 $95,500 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144

CATAWBA- Picturesque Catawba Island lot w/trees and natural Catawba stone. Neighboring lots avail for more space. Cul de sac. Howardhanna.com/704475 $43,000 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579 MARBLEHEAD- Builders-large lot, 1.28 acres can be subdivided into up to 4 lots. Quiet street across from Lake. Close to downtown, Lighthouse and other vacationland amenities. Howardhanna.com/703115 $114,500 KARMEN LUCAS 419-6569188

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