The Beacon - April 9, 2009 by Paul Wallen

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Sorry about last week’s April Fools’ Joke!!! Just having a little fun!!! Be sure to look for a special 8-page coupon book inserted into this week’s Beacon. Pull it out, use it and save some money. Speaking of April Fools…Joe Bires went to work last Wednesday and noted all of the employees at PC branch of National Bank of Oak Harbor packing boxes. They said to Joe, “Didn’t you get the memo?” APRIL FOOLS!!! –––––––– We had 89 entries in our Find Wylie contest this week. Our winner is Thelma Wood of Catawba who found the fickle fish in the FanMark Tire ad on page 3B last week. Our “Win it on the Web” Contest winner this week is Mark Misla of Port Clinton chosen from 95 entries. Thelma wins $20 in gift certificates from Cleats while Mark wins a $20 gift card from Friendship Food Stores. We’ll be hiding Wylie again this week, and 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 or … click on the “Win it on the Web” icon. You could be our next winner. –––––––– Ducks Unlimited of Ottawa County will hold its annual Banquet at the Camp Perry Clubhouse on Saturday, April 18. Tickets can be purchased at the door or contact Denny Bergeman at 419 734-7421. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 7. –––––––– Also at 8 a.m. on April 18, the Red Cross holds its 23rd Annual Golf Scramble at Oak Harbor Golf Club, sponsored by Brush Wellman, along with Fetterman Remodeling, Northern Manufacturing and Life Flight/Mobile Life. Teams are $240 each ($60 per player) which includes 18 holes, two carts, door prizes, coffee and doughnuts in the morning and dogs and chili for lunch. Call 419-734-1100 to register and support the work of the American Red Cross. –––––––– Teens will be frying up some perch and fries at 6 p.m. this Friday at the Port Clinton Church of the Nazarene, at the corner of Fourth and Monroe Streets. Cost is $7.50 for adults. This will also be the last week for the Port Clinton K of C Fish Fry at Denny Bergeman Hall on E. Perry Street. –––––––– David Prudhomme will present a series of free hypnosis seminars at the Magruder Hospital Conference Room B from 6-7 p.m. on April 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 and 23. So, if you want help for smoking cessation, weight loss, stress and anxiety reduction, pain management or just better sleep, make it a point to attend one of David’s seminars. See the ad today on page 2A. –––––––– Contemplative Prayer will be the topic of Fr. Ray Ensman’s talk at 10:30 a.m. next Wednesday, April 15 at The Vineyard on Catawba’s Community Center. For more information, call Cheryl Bodi at 419-797-3100 to reserve a seat. –––––––– There is a new computer service at Harbor Light Landing, located within the new Radio Shack store there. Ryan Ruthsatz is now working there to upgrade or repair any computer or software problem you may have. –––––––– The Port Clinton Women Eagles Auxiliary 2295 at 219 Madison Street is having a Bake Sale this Saturday, April 11 starting at 10 a.m. They will also have colored Easter Eggs for $2 per doz. –––––––– Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 23 for the Annual Port Clinton Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner serving from Noon to 7 p.m. … just $7 per meal. You can dine in, carry out, or order ahead of time and have your dinner delivered! The number to call for delivery is 419-734-1325. You can purchase tickets ahead of time from any Kiwanian…including me. –––––––– The Community Good Friday Ecumenical Worship Service is Friday, April 10 at Noon at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. It will feature a reading of the Passion narrative from John’s Gospel. The Service is planned by the Port Clinton Ministerial Association with participation from Trinity United Methodist, St. John, Resurrection and Peace Lutheran Churches; Firelands Presbyterian and Church of the Nazarene, as well as Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

It was April 9, 1998 when the waters of Lake Erie poured into the streets of downtown Port Clinton…as the result of a classic springtime nor' easter, similar to the winds we've experience this past week.

Ottawa County to Offer Prescription Drug Discount Card Ottawa County will soon be introducing a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The county has signed a contract to make free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 22% off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. All county residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage, may use the cards, which will be available approximately June 15, 2009. Approximately nine pharmacies in the county will accept the NACo card, and more than 59,000 participating retail

pharmacies nationwide will honor it. “The NACo prescription discount card will offer significant savings for the uninsured and underinsured residents of our county, and even those fortunate to have prescription coverage may use the card to save money on drugs that are not covered by their health plan,” said County Commissioner Steven Arndt. “Residents do not have to be Medicare beneficiaries to be eligible for this program.” “There will be no cost to county taxpayers for NACo and Ottawa County to make these money-savings cards available to residents. A future announcement will specify how and when residents may obtain the cards”,

Local Church Purchases Portage School The Port Clinton City School District has entered into an agreement with the Church of Truth Ministries for the sale of Portage Elementary School. The Board of Education approved the $68,500 transaction at the April 3rd Board meeting. The Church of Truth Ministries is currently located at Harbor Lights Landing, Port Clinton, OH. The purchase of the building will allow the church to increase their community outreach programs. In addition, the school district will also retain use of storage behind the building as well as use of the gymnasium for athletic practices. Pastor Greg Dziak and Pastor Brian Hild look forward to the many opportunities the new location will offer their non-denominational church. “The Church of Truth Ministries is a collection of many different ministries for the purpose of reaching the unchurched. Among these are a youth recreational center, live Christian concerts, open gym and much more,” said Pastor Brian Hild. Pastor Dziak added, “Our church is small but currently growing with our focus on outreach. By having more space and a gymnasium, we can provide numerous outreach activities.” Superintendent of Schools Patrick D. Adkins stated, “We are pleased to see Portage School remain part of the community and look forward to working with The Church of Truth Ministries. We are pleased the building will be used for the community and at the same time the school district is able to use storage and gym space when necessary.” The school district will use funds from the sale of the school on repairs and maintenance of current facilities.

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said County Commissioner Jim Sass. “Using the NACo prescription discount card is easy,” said County Commissioner Mark Stahl. “A cardholder will simply present it at a participating pharmacy. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.” The discount card program is administered by CVS Caremark. This is not insurance, and discounts are only available at participating pharmacies.

Another spectacular photo by Billy Market shows a gigantic bow wave crashing over one of the Miller Ferry boats this week. The boats are ready for the official lighting of the Whiskey Light at the Roundhouse Bar on Saturday.

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Camp Perry Air Gun Range Opens for Public Shooting Shooters, including aspiring new shooters, who live in the Camp Perry, Port Clinton area are invited to take advantage of a new opportunity to do practice shooting on Tuesday evenings at the Camp Perry Marksmanship Center air gun range. The Camp Perry 80-point 10-meter air gun range is fully equipped with electronic targets that accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air Rifle shooting. The Ottawa County 4-H Shooting Sports Club uses one-half of the range every Tuesday evening for junior three-position air rifle shooting. School-age juniors are welcome to join this group. The range will now open for public air rifle and air pistol shooting by adults. The range is open from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening. All shooters who use the range must complete a CMP Eligibility Affidavit and Liability Waiver (one-time only) and attend a short safety briefing. Depending upon staff availability, arrangements can be made to provide instruction to new shooters. The cost for adult shooting at the Marksmanship Center is $5 per day. Shooters may bring their own air rifles or air pistols (must be .177 cal. with muzzle velocities of 600 fps or less). Sporter class air rifles (Daisy M853) are available as loaners at the range. Shooters should supply their own pellets or may purchase them at the range. In order to facilitate range staff planning, anyone who would like to shoot on Tuesday evenings is requested to send an email message to vdonoho@odcmp.com stating when you would like to come to the range or call (419) 635-2141, ext. 1102. For a list of upcoming matches, visit http://www. odcmp.com/MarksmanshipCenters.htm.

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Dear Editor, A recent letter you published (Sound Off, April 1) incorrectly states the Serve America Act would mandate national service. Instead, the Serve America Act provides new opportunities—not mandates—for Americans to serve their communities. In the midst of difficult economic times, community service is more important than ever. Ottawa County’s unemployment rate has jumped to 16.6 percent, and more Ohioans are turning to food banks, health clinics and job training sites. The national service legislation we passed will ensure vital community needs are met in a cost-efficient manner. It will help rebuild our economy—one community at a time. Sherrod Brown U.S. Senator Dear Editor, Republican Senator Jeff Sessions introduced legislation to extend E-Verify--the system to ensure that workers are legal U.S. citizens—but it was killed by Senate Democrats. In writing the $789 billion stimulus bill, Congress revealed that, for all their screams of “Buy American”, it does not truly believe that the 10 million jobless Americans, in our own country, should receive any preference in hiring over the 12 million to 20 million aliens who broke into this country illegally. Tens of thousands of jobs created by the economic stimulus law could end up filled by illegal immigrants, particularly in big states like California where undocumented workers are heavily represented in construction. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, illegal aliens will take 300,000 of the two million construction jobs to be created by the stimulus bill. If Americans understand that the Pelosi-Reed Democrats have no problem with illegal aliens taking jobs from unemployed Americans, that party can be made to pay a price in 2010. Ron Mainous Port Clinton Dear Editor, April is National Community College Month. Of course you already know all about Terra Community College. It’s where your brother took a class, your neighbor earned a degree and your cousin with the Ph.D. started her college education. If you ask around, almost every family (and every employer) in the area has benefited from Terra Community College. But there’s more you probably don’t know. Sure, Terra has been around for 40 years now, but like you, we’ve been changing. Yes, our faculty and staff still put students first, but we’re also keeping up with the times with some great new programs like bachelor degree completion, wind power technology and alternative energy courses. We’ve ramped up online courses for distance learners. Terra recently received a multi-million dollar grant solely devoted to increasing online courses and for providing assistance to distance learners. Here are more interesting items about Terra Community College: Over 64 percent of Terra students are part-time. Proving that even if you have a job, kids and a life, you still can get an education. Terra offers nearly 450 evening classes every fall and spring semester in everything from accounting to welding. Or if you’re a morning person, try our early classes starting at 7 and 8 a.m.

Terra has hundreds of weekend, late-semester and summer term classes, which can be eight weeks instead of the traditional 16-week semester. Need money for college? Financial Aid is available. About 63 percent of Terra students receive federal financial aid in the form of Pell grants and student loans. Terra also offers payment plans for stretching out the cost of tuition. To fill in the gaps, the Terra College Foundation provides scholarships for students that have unmet financial need. For the upcoming fall 2009 semester, the Foundation will provide over $100,000 to needy and deserving students. Funding for those scholarships is generously provided by community members that realize the benefit of a higher education institution in the area. No high school diploma? Never fear. Don’t let your past stand in the way of your future. The Gateway Program, a cooperative effort between Vanguard-Sentinel Career Center and Terra offers you the opportunity to receive your high school diploma. While you are earning that diploma you can also enroll in college classes. And the best part, it’s free and located on Terra’s campus! April is as good a time as any to reflect on the history of Terra and to envision the bright future ahead. In the next year, Terra will break ground for a new Skilled Trades Center and then begin work on the renovation of the current Industrial Trades Building. The renovation will provide the foundation for a building dedicated to Terra’s allied health and music programs. April is also the time for students to think about getting started on the road to that brighter future. Enrollment is now underway for summer and will begin April 15 for fall classes at Terra. Visit us at www.terra.edu for details. Mary McCue, Director of Marketing and Auxiliary Services Terra Community College Dear Editor, The Leaders of the Port Clinton Community Ecumenical Youth Group would like to acknowledge and thank the following people for all their help and support for the second Ecumenical Lock-In: Sloopy’s Pizza for donating ten pizzas AND delivering them, Mr. CJ Hitz from Findlay for an outstanding presentation on what the media is putting into our brains and how it has been affecting our choices, the parents who stayed to hear CJ’s message, Pastors Dan Keck, Bruce Batchelor- Glader and Jim Lehman; Jean Lehman, Ruth Scott, Virginia (Ginger) Carr, Tammy Coppeler, Elizabeth and Nathan Davenport, Carol Fox, Yolanda Nemecek, Mike Rickard, Heather Stouffer and all the parents who volunteered, especially those that stayed for the night shift. We would also like to thank Trinity United Methodist Church for covering the cost of the guest speaker, Krogers/Bob Sears for gift certificates for the ice cream and toppings, Chapel on the Lake’s praise and worship team and St. John Lutheran church and Trinity United Methodist church for hosting the lock-in There were fifty-four students from grades 6 through 12 from Marblehead and Port Clinton who attended the lock-in. As an ecumenical youth group team, we hope to fulfill our Mission Statement which states: “To serve the youth of the community by connecting kids to Christ and to each other, as well as raise up young leaders in the church and community.” Again thanks for all who worked on the lock-in. The Ecumenical Youth Group Team Port Clinton

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Free Hypnosis Seminar • Stop Smoking • Weight Loss, •Stress/Anxiety Reduction •Pain Management April 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 or 23 6-7 pm Magruder Hospital Conference Room B “I smoked for 37 years. My session with David was the most effortless way to stop my addiction.” – Bev Krofft. –––––––––––––– “You helped me eliminate the things that triggered my overeating. I’m eating healthier & getting slimmer” – Jane Lambert –––––––––––––––– “My Migraines are gone after just one session. I feel wonderful.” – Renee Konzen

Absentee ballots for the May Special Election are now available at the Ottawa County Board of Elections, 8444 West State Route 163, Oak Harbor. Port Clinton City Schools, Genoa Area Schools and Put-in-Bay have issues on the ballot. Voters may vote an absentee ballot at the Board of Elections office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from now until Monday, May 4, and also on Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. until Noon. Ballots may also be

mailed to the voter. An application can be printed from the Ottawa County Board of Elections website www.co.otttawa.oh.us , voters may call and request an application be mailed to them, or voters may send a letter that contains all of the required information. Contact the Ottawa County Board of Elections for specific information to be included in your application, 419-898-3071.

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CommunityCalendar 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, 419-7345382 or e-mail: 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)734-1481 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. 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 419-734-1116. 8:00am- Resurrection Lutheran ChurchCoffee and Fellowship 2370 NE Catawba Rd.-Catawba Island 9:00am- Resurrection Lutheran ChurchWorship and Sunday School 2370 NE Catawba Rd.-Catawba Island 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. MONDAY: 6:15am-7:45am PCHS Natatorium Morning Swim Thru PC Rec. No school\No swim. 1 month $40, Seniors 65+ $20 or $2 per swim, $1 for seniors. Passes available at City Hall. 6:30am-AA Meeting-Resurrection Luth. Church-2370 NE Catawba Rd.-Catawba Island. 6:30-7:15am Danbury Local Schools Adult Swim. $2\adult. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. 9:00am-Noon Food Pantry, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 165 Toussaint St. 419898-0852 (Open to anyone in BCS school district). 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: 419797-3100 4:00-5:00pm Danbury Local Schools Arthritis Swim. $2\adult. $1/students. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. 5:00-6:00pm Danbury Local Schools Open

Swim. $2\adult. $1/students. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. 5:00pm-Bingo at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 507 E. Main St. Marblehead. 5:30-6:30pm Yoga for Intermediate/ 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 6:00-7:00pm Danbury Local Schools Rental Time. $2\adult. $1/students. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. 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. 7:00-8:00pm Danbury Local Schools Open Swim. $2\adult. $1/students. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. TUESDAY: 6:15-7:45am PCHS Natatorium Morning Swim thru PC Rec. 6:30am -AA Meeting-Resurrection Luth. Church -2370 NE Catawba Rd-Catawba Isl. 6:30-7:15am Danbury Local Schools Adult Swim. $2\adult. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. 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. 4:00-5:00pm Danbury Local Schools Open Swim. $2\adult. $1/students. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. 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.

Recycle your lead acid batteries any time during the year! O awa County residents can properly dispose of lead acid ba eries at their convenience. Take your automotive, commercial, farm and marine lead acid ba eries to one of the locations listed below. Payment, if oﬀered, will vary by business.

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3345 N.W. Catawba Rd., Port Clinton 419-797-4465, Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5, Sat. 8 - 12

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5486 E. Harbor Rd., Lakeside 419-732-2371, Mon. - Sat. 8:30 - 5 Sun. 8:30 - 1

5881 N. St. Rt. 590, Oak Harbor 419-898-0483, Mon. - Sat. 9 - 4

Fanmark Tire & Auto Service 148 Buckeye Blvd., Port Clinton 419-734-3111, Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5

109 W. Water St., Oak Harbor 419-898-2942, Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5:30 Sat. 8 - 1

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3000 N. Carolina, Port Clinton 419-797-4451, Mon. - Sun. 9 - 4

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Genoa NAPA 21971 W. St. Rt. 51, Genoa 419-855-7748, Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5 Sat. 8 - 3, Sun. 11 - 3

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Oak Harbor 419-898-0852 (Open to anyone in BCS school district). 10:00am- Women’s Bible Study; DanielMary Hall @ Chapel on the Lake 4:00-5:00pm Danbury Local Schools Open Swim. $2\adult. $1/students. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. 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: 6:15-7:45am PCHS Natatorium Morning Swim thru PC Rec. 6:30am -AA Meeting-Resurrection Luth. Church-2370 NE Catawba Rd, Catawba Isl. 6:30-7:15am Danbury Local Schools Adult Swim. $2\adult. $1/students. Swim passes available $22.50\15 swims. 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: 419797-3100 2:00-5:00pm Care & Share Open, 924 Lake Street Gypsum. 7:00pm - Al Anon Meeting - St. John Lutheran Church-122 W. Ottawa St., Oak Harbor. 7:30pm - AA Resurrection Lutheran Church 2370 N. E. Catawba Rd. Catawba Island. 8:00pm - Oak Harbor Conservation Club “ Friday Night Pistol”. SATURDAY: 6:30am-AA Meeting-Resurrection Luth. Church, 2370 NE Catawba Rd., Catawba Isl. 8:00am-1:00pm Blood Drive at Catawba Island Hall, Community Rm, 3307 North West Catawba Rd. Appt. call Marcia Adams 419-734-6360. 8:00am- Men’s Breakfast-Chapel on the Lake @Big Boppers, Rte 163, Marblehead. 8:00pm-AA at St. Thomas Episcopal Church undercroft, 214 E. 2nd St.

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BeaconBits The first part of the column today is about the Christian faith: It is now â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holy Weekâ&#x20AC;? as recognized in the Christian church. That is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter. This past Sunday is sometimes referred to as Palm/ Passion Sunday because it marks the beginning of the week of the Passion of Christ. He entered Jerusalem triumphantly and then was questioned about his teachings. He formally ate a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last Supperâ&#x20AC;? with his disciples, ritualistically establishing Holy Communion (or the Eucharist) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Christians still observe that regularly in worship services today. Many Christians will attend church in the evening of Maundy Thursday (April 9). Again to eat this special meal that reminds us, yet once more that Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was broken and his blood was shed for human-kind. This meal is celebrated that we would better remember the sacrifice of Jesus and also His Resurrection. If you want to have Communion on this Thursday, call any church office and ask about it. If you are a resident of the Port Clinton/Lakeside area, and if you do not have a church affiliation, you may attend a United Methodist Church. Trinity, at the corner of Second and Adams Street, Port Clinton has its service at 7 p.m. In the United Methodist tradition, ALL persons who desire it, may partake of Holy Communion. You are welcome there. Good Friday (sometimes called Black Friday or Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friday) is April 10. This day commemorates the day of the Crucifixion of Jesus. In Port Clinton there is a community service with many area churches of various denominations participating. It begins at Noon and will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, corner of Madison and Fourth streets. One time I happened to be on vacation in Monterrey, Mexico on Good Friday. I was in the streets sightseeing. Many people were going into the churches and cathedrals. In one, a large, life-size crucifix with the body of Jesus had been taken down and laid on a table near the altar, feet facing the congregation. Hundreds of people came there to pay homage. Many went down to their knees; some were weeping. One man crawled on his belly from the back of the church to make his obeisance. I was told that for many people in that culture, Good Friday is a more important observation than Easter. People

seem to remember fully the great suffering and sacrifice. Here in our country services on Good Friday often recall how Jesus faced tormentors, accusers, the mockery of a trial, brutalization and death on a cross. Sometimes the words that Jesus spoke while on the cross are used as the meditation topics. Easter Saturday is generally a quiet day. Christians sometimes spend the time in meditation or in preparation for the Eater holiday. On Easter morning, many churches have a very early service often called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunriseâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonriseâ&#x20AC;? Service. Sometimes these are held out of doors, sometimes near a body of water. Later in the morning other services of worship are held to celebrate the Resurrection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the rising of Jesus from the dead. This is the foundation, or cornerstone, on which Christianity is based. The Resurrection symbolized Salvation and eternal life for believers. In years past, people often bought new clothes for Easter. This symbolized a cleansing and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? life put on in the image of Christ. Nowadays, some people may have a new Eater outfit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially children. But most do not. Corsages are sometimes worn by women. These fresh spring flowers are also a sign of new life. Again, all people are invited to all churches. Wherever you go, you will be welcome. The local newspapers usually have a listing of the churches and times of services. Do not hesitate to choose one and attend. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need special clothes. Just join in the fellowship of believers. You will be glad you observed the celebration of Easter in a service of worship. ~~~~~ Home foreclosures are still a major problem in Ohio. A couple of years ago Ohio was first in the nation in numbers of foreclosures. Now we have dropped to 5th or 6th. Nevertheless, numbers of foreclosures across the entire nation are rising. In Ohio foreclosures have risen steadily since 1995 when there were about 17,000 foreclosures. This is now a crisis situation with 85,782 new filings in 2008. This was up 1.2% from 84,751 filings the year before. Since 1995 the number of foreclosures has quadrupled in 78 of Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 88 counties and has quintripled statewide. (The preceding information was taken from a compilation by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Policy Matters in Ohioâ&#x20AC;?, in an article by David Rothstein and Sapha Mehta. If you are facing foreclosure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or if you are

worried about it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; call 2-1-1 and ask for counseling and assistance. ~~~~~ The Salvation Army unit in Ottawa County will sponsor 21 â&#x20AC;&#x153;campershipsâ&#x20AC;? at camp NEDSA BY VIRGINIA PARK this summer. This provides an opportunity for children to participate in a camping experience, regardless of the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to pay. The camp is at Carrollton, Ohio on June 17-22. For information call Maureen Saponari at 419-732-2769. The Salvation Army is also hosting a chili cook-off on April 25 and 26. This will be held at the Catawba Flea Market, 535 SE Catawba Road. Lots of good cooks will make chili, and after the completion it will be available for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;taste-testâ&#x20AC;?. This is a family event with lots of activities for children. ~~~~~ Ottawa County will soon offer a discount card program to help folks cope with the cost of prescription medications. Cards will be available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NAC ). The average savings is 22% off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. Cards will be available starting in mid-June. Nine pharmacies in the county will accept the NAC card. The card will help the uninsured and under-insured as well as help reduce costs for people who have prescription coverage. There is no enrollment form, no fee and no limits on usage. People who want to obtain the card should watch for news releases about how and when to get them. Discounts will be available ONLY at participating pharmacies. ~~~~~ Every gardening book Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever read touts the importance of adding compost to the soil to have healthier soil and grow good plants. If you want to know how to make and use compost, just register for a clinic on Tuesday, April 26. Times are 10 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m. at Benchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse, 18063 W. State Rte 105, Elmore. Cost is $5 per person. This must be prepaid to reserve, send your check to OSWCD, 240 W. Lake Street, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449. And â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there will be door prizes! Call 419-8981585 for further information. Happy Easter!

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Holds 7th Annual Awards Banquet On Thursday, March 26, the Ottawa County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office the 7th Annual Recognition Banquet and Awards Night took place at the Camp Perry Clubhouse. Contributions are received from private citizens and businesses throughout northwestern Ohio to recognize the deputies and their service to the citizens and visitors of Ottawa County. The keynote speaker was Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was the Honorable Judge Kathleen Giesler. The following deputies were recognized: Deputy Jody Royster and Sergeant Rob Hickman- On January 13, 2009, he entered an upstairs apartment in Port Clinton. There was a fire, and it was reported that a child

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Entertainment Ford Tri-Motor Film, Display and Good Food, Great Drinks Discussion Planned at Museum Happy Hour at the Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest as Easy as 1, 2, 3! $1.00 - Domestic Drafts $2.00 - Well & Domestic Bottles $3.00 - Margaritas & Long Islands

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Ford Tri-Motor collector and enthusiast Dale Hartlaub of Sandusky will present a program at the Ida Rupp Public Library on Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. Hartlaub, who is a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, will display many of the items from his extensive collection and discuss the history of the Tri-Motor. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tin Goose,â&#x20AC;? as the Tri-Motor was known, was not only important to the history of Ottawa County and the Lake Erie Islands, but

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Sunday, April 29, 7:00PM

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s #ONTEMPORARY -USIC %NSEMBLE Student Activities Center Terra Community College, Fremont Free and Open to the Public For more information go to www.terra.edu or call THE Department of Music, Arts, & Humanities at 419.559.2233 or email musicinformation@terra.edu

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Sunday, April 26, 7:30PM

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Tuesday, April 28, 7:00PM

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• Lake Erie Front Penthouse • Dockage Available • Sandy Beach • Panoramic Views • Fully Furnished $339,000

CIC 1st floor ranch condo on the golf course. Light, bright and beautifully decorated for the Lake. Stone fireplace & wrap around deck for entertaining or just lounging. $285,000

Build your own private retreat on this infamous island. 195x189 waterfront lot with views of Middle & South Bass Islands. Lodging facilities and gourmet restaurant nearby. $395,000

2005 Bayfront home on Johnson’s Island. Open floor plan, spacious rooms & spectacular views inside & out! 2400+sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Large deck overlooks the Bay & your 32ft dock at door. $599,900

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OPEN -2 SAT. 12 Lakefront home with large deck and spectacular views! Open floor plan with newer kitchen and plenty of windows for dazzling views of Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay. $629,500

Remodeled Ranch with peeks of the harbor & marina. Large spacious rooms, 2 fireplaces, granite counter, new furnace in 2007 & large patio off Living Room. Includes 50x56 pole barn, 14x40 garage & apartment available. $408,900

Bay Point Condo with great view of Lake Erie. Exceptionally well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch with screened patio. Gated community with association pool & pool house. $229,000

Overlook the marina from this LeMarin ranch. 2bdrm, 2bths w/large partially covered deck. Light, bright & well maintained. Gated community, beach, tennis courts, marina, clubhouse, pool & more. $205,000

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

CATAWBA- Custom 5 bed 4 bath waterfront home in The Marsh’s Edge. 2 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, fabulous master suite and much more! Unique setting overlooking 60 acres of protected wetlands. Private dockage to Lake Erie. Building lots available. 4600marshsedgeblvd.howardhanna. com $649,000 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144

PORT CLINTON- Low maintenance and easy living inside and out! Darling brick ranch with over 1500 sq. ft., newer roof, updated electric, hardwood floors, cove molding and more! Fenced in back yard with spacious deck. Well maintained on quiet street. Landscaped. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! HowardHanna.com/901400 $149,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579

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PORT CLINTON- Beautifully appointed home with 4 bedrooms, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, patio overlooking canal, and 80 ft of dockage! Motivated seller! 657southtoledost. howardhanna.com $210,000 SUE PIACENTINO 419-341-4945

MARBLEHEAD-LIFEBOAT STATION • 5 waterfront lots remain • Views of Kelleys & South Bass Island • 2 private beaches • Lagoon for small watercraft • Waterfront patio

PORT CLINTON- Well maintained 2 bed 1 1/2 bath mobile home with wrap around porch on pond. Within walking distance to park, beach, restaurants and stores yet close nestled in a secluded park. Howardhanna.com/901743 $41,500 LISA HORMAN 419-271-8110

MARBLEHEAD- Cottage style home in Channel Grove steps to marina, peaks of East Harbor. Open floor plan, attached 2 car garage on large corner lot. New bath, other updates. Perfect for year round or seasonal living. HowardHanna. com/803664 $129,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-3411579

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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

JOHNSON’S ISLAND-3334 CONFEDERATE DR. • Johnson’s Island retreat! • Manufactured home w/ peeks of the Sandusky Bay • Spacious rooms • Tranquil & Peaceful •Near dockage & beaches!

PORT CLINTON- 3 bed well maintained home with newly renovated kitchen, large family room in finished basement. Fenced back yard. Garage offers extra storage space. 428laurel. howardhanna.com $119,000 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

PORT CLINTON- Century home! 3 bed 1 bath Brownstone only 4 blocks from waterfront. Newer boiler, windows, roof, doors and more. Kitchen appliances inc. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! HowardHanna.com/900150 $99,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579

PORT CLINTON- Newer doublewide with spacious rooms on the pond in The Fountains Mobile Home Estates. In the heart of Port Clinton close to the beach, river, downtown, yet secluded and quiet with a waterfront to relax by. Howardhanna.com/901535 $73,500 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

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BY APPOINTMENT CATAWBA- Beautiful 2nd. fl. CIC condo. Throughout condo is new, hardwood floors, cabinetry, hard surface countertops, appl., baths. Large deck wraps around to master suite. Views of Marina, Lake & Sunsets from inside and out. HowardHanna.com/900217 $380,000 MARK HARTLINE 419-341-9999 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 $349,900 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144 VICKERY- Updated 2 story charmer with barn, storage shed, kennel and newer pole barn covering 2 acres. Exceptional floor plan, first floor bedroom, oversized bathroom, eat it kitchen and bonus room on second landing. Priced to

sell. Money back guarantee! 5037cr247.howardhanna.com $159,900 SUE PIACENTINO 419341-4945 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 CATAWBA- Waterfront first floor condo w/30 ft deep water dock at your door. Sit on your condo deck w/water views. Nicely Furnished. Close to pool and spa. The condo is ready to enjoy the summer season. Can be rented. HowardHanna. com/900185 $159,900 MARK HARTLINE 419-3419999

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. hwoardhanna.com $129,900 SHERYL MARTIN 419-341-4424 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. Howarhanna.com/804552 $139,900 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144

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MARBLEHEAD-2122 DORCHESTER • 70’ of dockage • Fully furnished • spacious rooms & vaulted ceilings • Ground floor master suite. • Beautifully decorated and appointed in every way.

OAK HARBOR- Start with a blank slate! Unzoned and just under an acre. Use as home or commercial in high traffic area. 4021sr2oakharbor.howardhanna.com $49,900 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188

VACANT LAND PORT CLINTON- Undeveloped Lake Erie acreage with over 370 ft of lakefront/beachfront shoreline. Boasting approximately 4.85 +/acres. Located conveniently near Rt. 2 in the heart of vacationland. Investment opportunity! Howardhanna.com/900772 $1,950,000 SUE PIACENTINO 419-341-4945 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 419-6569188 CATAWBA- Picturesque Catawba Island lot w/trees and natural Catawba stone. Neighboring lots avail for more space. Peaceful cul de sac where nature abounds. Close to Mon Ami. HowardHanna.com/704475 $39,900 GLENNA BENDER 419-341-1579 CATAWBA- The Marsh’s Edge waterfront lot with private dockage to Lake Erie. Panoramic views of the water and protected wetlands. Howardhanna.com/600378 $90,000 CHERYL

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HETRICK 419-202-0144 PORT CLINTON- 2+ acres unzoned just outside of Port Clinton. Ready for your home, barn or small business. Howardhanna.com/803161 $30,000 KARMEN LUCAS 419-656-9188 CATAWBA- Waterfront lot with 100 ft. of deep canal frontage for your own dock. Beautiful development with 60 acres of protected wetlands. Panoramic views of water and nature surround you. Howarhanna.com/700727 $125,000 CHERYL HETRICK 419-202-0144

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Every Bunny!! Hop on over for great gifts • WebKinz - Special Edition Bunny • Willow Tree Angels • Nautical Decor • Greeting Cards • Dips, Mixes, Soups Closed Easter Sunday - He has risen!

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Vineyard Offers “Inside/Outside” Fitness Classes

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The Vineyard on Catawba Fitness Studio is introducing “Inside/Outside”, a new experience in the fitness arena. Working from the inside out begins at the source where all programming starts, the human mind, then gently flows to the physical body. With loving attention given to both mind and body, the spirit is nurtured and the prevailing strengths abide. The aim of Inside/Outside is to balance the body’s energies using techniques that release stress and tension, give better diet, increase joy, vitality, strength and open the body’s energies for optimum healing. Tap into the natural healing ability of the body and re-

learn techniques long forgotten and yet close at hand. The medicine of the future is energy (that which is within), and the source emerges for use without. These classes will be held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Toni Garrett, who has a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education from The Ohio State University, is the instructor for this class. The Vineyard on Catawba is located just off the West Catawba road at 3820 East Vineyard Village Drive, Port Clinton. For information, registration and pricing – Call The Vineyard office at 419-797-3100.

Golf Club Plans Ladies League The Islander Golf and Country Club announced that the Ladies Monday Night Golf League will begin May 4th and will run through the end of September. Ladies will meet at 4:30 p.m. for a tee-off between 5-5:15 p.m.

The league is open to anyone who enjoys the game. For more information call Joanne Kelley at 419-797-2184 or John Martin at 419-734-2524.

Celebrate Christ’s Resurrection at Firelands Presbyterian Church Sunday, April 12 at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. 2626 East Harbor Road (2 miles east of Port Clinton on Rt. 163) 419-734-6211 • www.firelandschurch.org K. Dean Myers, interim pastor Jay and Margaret Mann, music directors

Fri. & Sat. 9am -7pm Sun. 11am - 4pm

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Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month with us!

Occupational Therapy enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent (or live better with) injury, illness or disability.

To celebrate the month, Edgewood Manor will provide free transportation for out-patient occupational therapy services and we will even provide lunch while you’re here! In addition Edgewood Manor can provide in-patient & out-patient rehabilitation or long term care.

Occupational Therapy can help assist you: •Achieve goals • Maintain and rebuild your independence • Function at YOUR highest possible level • Participate in the activities you need or want to do

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Community Easter Sunrise Service

6:56 a.m. Miller Ferry Dock

Resurrection Lutheran Church Dr. Kurt Borows, pastor If you can’t make it to the Sunrise Service Join us for breakfast immediately following Sunrise Service And attend the 9 a.m. Easter Sunday Service or Sunday School at church 2370 N.E. Catawba Rd.

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Schools “Dora the Explorer” Adventure Coming to PC Library The Port Clinton Women’s Club is planning an event for children called “Dora’s Library Adventure” which will take place at the Ida Rupp Public Library on Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Club is encouraging all of the children attending

to dress up like Dora the Explorer or her cousin, Diego. Children will be able to explore the Library, learn some new Spanish words and join in for crafts, games, reading and a snack.

Jefferson Academic Challenge Team took 1st Place at the Ottawa County Academic Challenge on March 5. Team members are: Front Row left to right: Nathan Stubblefield, Alana Sutherland, Noah Smith, Collin Rider, Taylor Steyer. Back Row: Emily Shaw, Olivia Heckerd, Joseph Miller, Abby Waite and Gina Buono.

PC Grade 5 Team Takes 1st at County Academic Challenge OHHS Students Learn About Distracted Driving Over the past several months, Oak Harbor DECA members have been busy promoting a public relations campaign entitled, “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Distracted”. The purpose of the campaign is to make students aware of the most common driving distractions. The first week of March was designated as “Distracted Driver Awareness Week”. OHHS students will be participating in activities all week. There will be a driving course simulation demonstrating distractions such as texting while driving. This is

Grade 5 students from Jefferson Elementary School, Port Clinton City School District, took 1st place at the Ottawa County Academic Challenge at BGSU Firelands Campus. Jefferson team members are Nathan Stubblefield, Alana Sutherland, Noah Smith,

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just one of the many activities planned for the week. Kathy Booher of the OSU Extension Office, assisted the chapter with ideas for planning the driving simulation course. The OSU Extension office is associated with a program called, CarTeens, which is a court-mandated program for teens with driving offenses. For information, contact campaign managers Ashley Mauder, Katie Lemon, or Tyler McNutt at (419) 898-6216 ext. 351.

Students attending Immaculate School are very busy creating special pottery pieces for the Friends of Immaculate Conception School Auction to be held April 25. Amy Turinsky from Glazed and Blazed helped students create classroom masterpieces. Tickets for this event may be purchase through the school by calling 419734-3315. Seating is limited, so purchase tickets early. Pictured at left with Amy Turinsky is Quinn Mallory, and looking on is Collin Fleming.

Port Clinton High School Announces Students of the Month Port Clinton High School recently announced that the Students of the Month for March 2009 are Robert Bascone and Courtney Waite. Courtney Waite has been very active in student life while at Port Clinton High School. She is a member of National Honor Society, Leadership Council, Spanish Club and a Freshmen Mentor. Last year she was Vice-President of the Drama Club, and she is an “8-Play Senior” having roles in all eight plays during high school. As a member of DECA, her Career Activity Project placed 4th at the State DECA competition, and she has also placed at the district level in other projects. This past Fall, Courtney was captain of the Cross Country Team, qualified for the District Cross Country Meet and has been a

member of the PCHS Swim team for four years. She is the daughter of Duane and Julie Waite. Next year she plans to further her education at Ohio University. Robert Bascone is taking advantage of the numerous Post Secondary Options Courses offered through Terra Community College. This allows him to earn college credit while still in high school. While at Port Clinton High School he has also been a member of the National Honor Society, French Club, Drama Club, and he is currently a member of the PCHS Boys Tennis Team. He is the son of Lori and Greg Scalf. After graduation, Robert plans to earn a degree in Criminal Justice at either University of Toledo or University of Cincinnati.

St. Boniface Plans Garage Sale St. Boniface Catholic Church will hold its annual garage sale April 16-18. The garage sale will be open Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to

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Noon. The sale will be held in the school gymnasium. St. Boniface Church is located at 215 Church St., Oak Harbor.

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4-H Club Members Go Green and Think Spring Ace of Clubs 4-H members met at Riverview Health Care Campus in late March to discuss upcoming events. County fair participants received their 2009 4-H project books and look forward to learning about their topics of interest. Members in attendance created Easter cards for Riverview residents. The youngest club members, Cloverbuds, made picture booklets made out of recycled materials to help them remember the 4-H pledge:

I pledge… my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world. The next meeting will be April 19 in Babyland at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. A spring carnival is planned as well as an Easter egg hunt for the Cloverbuds. Call Vicki Brough if you have additional ideas for the carnival.

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goner, Zachary Ward and Taylor Zelms GRADE 7 High Honor Roll Allison Ahrens, Erin Lavelle and Lindsay Mark Honor Roll Alyssa Almendinger, Alyssa Biro, Concetta Gerber, Dominic Manuella, Cassidy Rhodes, Caitlynn Thompson-Wright and Alexis Williams GRADE 8 High Honor Roll Alexa Bintz, Kelsey Clemons, Andrea Dodd, Kimberly Holmes, Lillian Kennedy, Mollie Knighton, Cassidy Neuman and Matthew Pustateri Honor Roll Alexandria Booker-Dysert, Brooke Buchanan, Kathryn Cobbledick, Zachary Collins, Paige Dine, David Gast, Evelyn Hermiller, Katie Kilpatrick, Sean McGraw and Morgan Snyder

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Danbury Middle School Honor Roll Third Nine Weeks GRADE 5 Brianna Adams, Courtney Bishop, Austin Buchanan, Alexis Dayton, Jade Dew, Monica Dobrowolski, Hayley Doski, Marinah Edwards, Scott Grimm, Dylan Harris, Uriah Haun, Jacob Keubler, Racheal Kirk, Ellie Kukay, Kelly Lavelle, Donald McCune, Alexis Mitchell, Gina Moravec, Alyxandra Perram, Lillian Peth, Samantha Puckett, John Rhodes, Solomon Richardson, Briana Rock, Cassandra Whitaker, Taylor Wilhite and Samantha Wilkinson GRADE 6 Elissa Barrera, Seth Bowser, Felicia Cain, Alec Calton, Dylan Cobbledick, Michael Elmes, Kenneth Fleming, Caleb Gerber, Autumn Harris, Erin Joyce, Lauren Kalinoski, Allison Kennedy, Amanda Kettler, Stephanie Kukay, Haley Menier, Taylon Molnar, Nicole Oglesbee, Shay Rickard, Megan Stephens, Michael Stys, Amber Sypherd, Devin Thompson, Jack Tyson, Tyler Wag-

Collin Rider, Taylor Steyer, Emily Shaw, Olivia Heckerd, Joseph Miller, Abby Waite and Gina Buono. Other schools participating included Danbury, Oak Harbor and Put-inBay. Jefferson Academic Challenge Advisors are Peggy Bredbeck and Kim Periat.

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Records OBITUARIES Jesus C. Castillo Jesus C. “Jesse” Castillo, 88, of Port Clinton, died Monday, March 30, 2009 in McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, TX. Friends called April 3 at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 1124 Fulton Street, Port Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial was April 4 at the Immaculate

Conception Church, 414 Madison Street, Port Clinton. Burial followed in Riverview Cemetery. Mildred M. Forss Mildred M. Forss, 75, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Stein Hospice, Sandusky, OH. Visitation was April 5 in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton, OH. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor James Lehman on April 6 in St. John Lutheran Church, Port Clinton. Interment was in

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Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton. Joseph A. Fredericks Joseph A. Fredericks, 92, of Sandusky, died Wednesday April 1, 2009 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. Friends called April 3 at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 7755 East Harbor Road, Marblehead where funeral services took place on April 4. Burial followed in Catawba Island Cemetery.

Timothy J. Louk, 33, Elmore, Welder to De Ann M. Askew, 40, Elmore, Director Senior Service Off.

Ky Crabtree, 21, Graytown, Military to Heather Kathryn Schings, 19, Graytown

Health Edgewood Manor Celebrates April as Occupational Therapy Month Edgewood Manor Nursing Center is celebrating Occupational Therapy month by offering free transportation and a free lunch for anyone in the community needing occupational therapy services. Edgewood has a complete therapy and rehabilitation department which offers physical and speech therapy along with occupational therapy. The 99 bed facility offers therapy for in-patient residents and on an out-patient basis for the community. Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to live life

to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness or disability. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on “doing” whatever occupations or activities are meaningful to the individual. It is occupational therapy’s purpose to get beyond problems to the solutions that assure living life to its fullest. These solutions may be adaptations for how to do a task, changes to the surroundings, or helping individuals to alter their own behaviors.

By participating in occupational therapy, a choice is made to achieve goals, function at the highest possible level, concentrate on what matters most, to maintain and rebuild independence and to participate in the daily activities that matter most. Stop by or call the facility at 419-734-5506 for more information.

Red Cross Schedules Training Classes The American Red Cross invites you to celebrate Red Cross Month by taking advantage of training that will teach lifesaving skills. Classes offered at the first floor Conference Room of Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton are : Adult CPR on Tuesday, April 21 from 6– 10 p.m.; Infant/Child CPR on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and First Aid Basics on Tuesday, April 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.. Childcare Provider classes: on Common Childhood Illnesses (communicable diseases) will be offered on

Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; First Aid with CPR – Child & Infant on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CPR classes teach participants how to clear obstructed airways of conscious and unconscious victims, how to perform rescue breathing and how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Techniques differ from adult to child to infant. First Aid classes provide information on identifying and treating sudden illnesses. This includes

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

Hospital Offers Cancer Support Group Magruder Hospital’s monthly Cancer Support Group will be held on Wednesday April 22nd at 12:30 p.m. in the conference center. This group is for anyone who has been impacted by cancer. There is a complimentary light lunch provided. RSVP to 419734-3131 ext. 3370 by Monday April 20th. The program for the April group will be

provided by Kathy Buckingham, Magruder’s Dietitian. She will offer nutrition education specific to those with cancer and be available for questions and answers. For more information about support groups and other events visit www.magruderhospital.com and click on the events calendar.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group to Meet Memorial Health Care System’s Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group helps men cope with prostate cancer by providing community-based education and support to patients and their family members. If you are a prostate cancer survivor, dealing with the disease now, or if you would like more information about prostate cancer, please join us for the Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting. Spouses and significant others are encouraged to attend! Group will meet on Wednesday,

April 29th at 7:00 PM in Meeting Room A of Memorial Hospital. For more information, please call Memorial’s Outpatient Services Department at 419-334-6639; or one of the Man to Man Prostate Group Leaders: Wilson Forney 419-680-3381; Greg Gerber 419-334-2707; Ken Missler – 419-332-4375 or Jim Piercefield – 419-898-3702. To learn more about Memorial Health Care System programs, visit the website at www.memorialhcs.org.

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For your convenience, the American Red Cross is offering the following FREE blood pressure screenings throughout the county during the month of April – National Volunteer Month: On April 13, 20 and 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Danbury Senior Center,

8470 E. Harbor Road, Lakeside-Marblehead; on April 24 from 11 a.m. to Noon at the Genoa Senior Center, 514 Main Street in Genoa and April 29 from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Ida Rupp Public Library Executive Conference Room, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton.

Medical Center Receives Trauma Status Firelands Regional Medical Center was recently granted provisional status as a Level 3 Trauma Center by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Public Safety. As a provisional trauma designated facility, Firelands provides the immediate availability of specialized surgeons, physician specialists, anesthesiologists, nurses, resuscitation and life support equipment, and operating rooms on a 24-hour basis to care for severely in-

jured patients. Provisional status can be granted from the state following a consultative site visit from the American College of Surgeons. Full verification as a trauma center is officially granted by the American College of Surgeons following a period of operation as a provisional trauma center. Firelands Level 3 Trauma Center is designed to serve the area communities that do not have immediate access to a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center.

April is Ohio Aging Eyes Month Early detection and prevention are keys to preserving sight. Governor Ted Strickland has joined with the Ohio Department of Aging and Ohio’s Aging Eye Public Private Partnership to proclaim April as Ohio Aging Eyes Month and promote awareness of age-related eye diseases that affect more than one million Ohioans. “Vision impairment is one of the most feared disabilities, and the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness are primarily age-related eye disease,” Strickland said. “Half of all blindness can be prevented, but the number of Ohioans who suffer vision loss continues to increase.” Age-related eye disease includes age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Approximately 1.4 million Ohioans are affected, and that number is expected to nearly double to 2.5 million by 2030. Most of these conditions do not exhibit any initial symptoms before vision loss occurs. In most cases, vision There’s a

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strength for whatever we face. Cancer, heart disease and a score of other illnesses can bring absolute exhaustion, paralysis and even death to those we love the most, BUT JESUS offers the only truly relevant answer for those who mourn. He has turned the tomb prepared for His death into a womb proclaiming eternal life. Easter is our eternal birthday. Illness and injury have power in the imperfect world that exists on this side of the grave, BUT JESUS owns the ultimate and final victory over death and He shares it with us. In His healing miracles, Jesus showed His Power over illness and injury. In His death and resurrection, Jesus showed His ultimate victory over illness, injury, and death — guaranteeing a perfect and eternal life for all who accept His Gift. Like some mysterious plague inundating America (and other parts of the world as well), mass murders for reasons as unfathomable as “people made fun of my accent” appear with ever increasing frequency as the lead story on the evening news. People will come up with solutions from gun control to quick pop-psychology treatments, BUT JESUS comes with the only solution that can truly change human

Local Pastor Nominated for Honor Immaculate Conception School celebrated a special presentation for the Very Reverend John C. Missler, VF recently. Father John was nominated for the prestigious Distinguished Pastor of the Year Award by NCEA Elementary Department. Only one priest from a diocese may be nominated, and approval of the diocesan bishop and endorsement of the superintendent of diocesan schools are needed. Father was nominated by Sister Rosemary Hug, SND, principal of ICS. Father qualified for this nomination through his leadership, community involvement, participation in school activities and his clear philosophy of Catholic education. Father brings a new energy to Immaculate Conception School and parish. Father John’s character emulates a positive role model for students to admire and a Christian value everyone can admire. His vision is about bringing the Catholic religion to new heights and a deeper meaning for ICS and his congregation. With family and close friends in attendance, Superintendent Jack Altenberger presented Father John with his certificate of nomination

along with special cards and posters made by the school children. It was an honor for Immaculate Conception School to present such a tribute to Father John Missler.

hearts and alter self-image. Terrorists attack the innocent and defenseless in various parts of the world, BUT JESUS, those many thousands of Good Fridays ago, defeated such violence when He lovingly endured all the hatred, violence and abuse people could heap upon Him. Brutalized, tortured, and crucified — He bore it all and then showed that ultimately none of it could defeat Him — or us who believe in Him. Death still faces us all as our great and final enemy, BUT JESUS, those many thousands of Easter Sundays ago, rose from the dead and proclaimed that by His Power we too shall rise from death to eternal life with Him. In the history of nations … in our own personal histories … there is no more important Truth than that our Lord suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified dead and buried, BUT JESUS rose from the dead with eternal life for us all. Have a blessed Easter celebration this Sunday.

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Community Good Friday Service Set Residents and guests of the peninsula are invited to the annual ecumenical worship service on Good Friday, April 10 at 12 Noon. Worship will last approximately one hour. This year the service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 541 Church Road, Lakeside-Marblehead. Area clergy will be speaking on the “Seven Words of the Cross”. The seven who will be speaking include Fr. David Lis (Holy Assumption Orthodox), Rev. Kay Cox (United

Church of Christ), Fr. Dan Ring (St. Joseph Catholic), Rev. Bob Butcher (Lakeside), Rev. Jerry Phelps (Lakeside United Methodist), Rev. Brad Hall (Chapel-on-the-Lake) and Rev. Chris Young (St. Paul and St. John Lutheran). This worship is sponsored by the Danbury Ministerial which is asking those who attend to bring a canned goods item for the Danbury Food Pantry as an offering.

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But, just in Route 163) between of Bob and Brian case you’d like to do better, the First Federal SavSnyder, who own we have a coupon for them this week ings Catawba building on the on page 4A. That ought to help Mini Storsome. west and the buildage. They have part––––––––– ing owned by Norm nered with several We actually forgot to hide Thayer Wylie other that local investors Walleye last week. Sorry about formerly that. We have had housed The Sand to purchase the 4.5 sonnel changes here some perBox Gift Store on the east. acre parcel of land decided not to hide for the winter, so we have PHOTO BY CHRIS Presently, plans call erty that includes along with the propcontinuing our “Win Wylie until April. We are According to Bob MCBAIN-BERRY what is now The Sutton it on the Web” for a complete Center. an expansion of theSnyder, plans call for vation of the This week, we had exterior of the former reno116 entries and our Contest. The 25,000 square understand that there Sutton Center. “We store and The Evelyn Benton who winner is foot building that Sutton Center to Pharm used to house The agencies in the Suttonare a number of the ment the card from Friendshipclicked her way to a $20 gas Pharm discount store, Government complexcompleCenter that were has been empty for seeking additional our next winner, just Food Stores. You might be to the south. For leasing office space, and information, contact the original locationnearly a year. It was lieve we will net and click on the log on to www.thebeacon. be able to accommodatewe be- Brian Snyder at Snyder of a Food Town “Win it on the Web” that,” nies at 419-797-6303. Group of Compasays Snyder. The fi icon. nal use of the building ––––––––– As part of a National Jeff Dornbusch Day of Community vice held on Martin Selected as Treasure SerLuther King Day day, January 19, United this Monr of Port Clinton Way in Ottawa County City School District sponsoring a special is perishable food itemsfood collection drive. Nonmay be dropped Sutton Center in The Port Clinton Port Clinton or at off at the Center in Ottawa County. any Senior Board of Education City School District excellence.” as its new treasurer hired Jeff Dornbusch dent of the stated David Belden, Presi––––––––– Board of at the Tuesday, January 13 board meeting. In spite of the horrible tensive experiences, Education. “His exMr. Dornbusch was weather on Saturday, both from business they had a very good lected from a field se- and educational of settings, will help Island Bloodmobile. turnout for the Catawba fied applicants based several highly quali- innovation bring and efficiency to the upon his experience woman Linda Snyder,In fact, according to chairand knowledge of office of Treasurer.” school they were able to their quota for the a Masters in Educational finance. He has been blessedBelden continued, “We have exceed event. to have outstanding Administration and undergraduate contributions from Jack ––––––––– degree Coffman in Business as Marketing from Bowling Archie Griffin is coming our Acting & Treasurer for to Oak Harbor! It another coup by the versity. Mr. DornbuschGreen State Uni- transition of the past two months, and the is duties had previously ni group. He will be Ottawa County OSU Alumbeen the controller ing place next week.”to Jeff will begin takfor here on Thursday, 19 at Oak Harbor don Lumber CompanyBassett’s IGA, GorPatrick Adkins, High School to speak.February Superintendent pearance of the only the Treasurer of Benton and is currently Schools stated, The apof two-time Heisman “Jeff Carroll Salem Lowinner will benefit cal School District. treasurer not only is a very well respected both the local Alumni Trophy in our area but across well as the Benton-Carrol “The Port Clinton Club as the State of Ohio. l-Salem School FounWe are very fortunate dation. Tickets are is very excited to fi Board of Education to have a person $25 nd a treasurer of Jeff and $50 for the dinner for the dinner and speech stature after a thorough ’s our team, and of Jeff ’s caliber as part of and autograph I look forward to search process. you only want to We found strong working with him.” hear him speak, thatsession. If mutual “I feel very fortunate only $5. For ticket pursuit of educational interests in the ticket is Dornbusch will replace information call Louis and operational nity to work for yet to have the opportuDr. Paul Lockschroeder at 419-898-5440. Damwood who recently retired from the district. district in Ottawa another great school County” said Dorn––––––––– busch. The Oak House 2009 Bowl-A-Thon will at Harbor Lanes on February 8 from 1-4 be held BY MAYOR more information p.m. For JACQUELINE A. BIRD bowler, contributor on participating either as a or sponsor, call Lisa our previous year. 419-734-4417. According However with our Byers The year 2009 celebrates current applications connections, to the flyer sent out at Director Lisa Byers, for tap by versary of the incorporation the 118th Anni- Marblehead the number could rise to 651 taps. The Water Department is Striking!!!” (Get “The Difference You’ll Make of the Village of Marblehead. has plenty of capacity Village of it???) additional growth. to take on On January 2, 1891 ––––––––– to be sound, in spite Financially, the Water Department continues our fore-fathers, State Representative of the many challenges hard work, dedication through Water Revenue Jeff Wagner of Sycamore, placed before it. The who represents a of incorporation with and belief met their goal and continues Fund is operating within its couple projected budgets to support itself in Southern-most Townships, of Ottawa County’s municipality. By Aprilthe establishment of our Next spring compliance with state will be the speaker we of the next 4th Thursday will 1891, begin construction laws. the Adminis- clarifying at tration was formed Republican Lunch on a new solids contact tank with: Mayor—Wins at the Port Clinton Griesser, Pres. Pro low fier to assure that will work in tandem with the Elk’s Lodge on BuckeyeBunch Tem—Tim Larkins, existing clariNo reservations necessary…jus Blvd. cilmen—Henr y Pokey, Coun- This project our production capacity of 400 gallons ey, William Schmidt t show up! John Burns, Jerry is being done due per minute. further information, contact Joyce MurphyFor Eberwine and Legal and Dan Griesser. Village Clerk was Trac- EPA that all systems have suffi to a requirement from the Ohio 419-734-3459. at George dancy in Advisor—Solomon cient components the event of to assure redunOne of the first plans Slauss. of action was to develop ––––––––– been completed alongequipment failures. Previous projects ments and build a Village Depart- lation have these Village jail which of new feed pumps. same requirements, including instalopened December Thus the dream for 7, 1891. the village began and Along with the new I hope many of you 118 years later. continues to this day, chemical feed system clarifier, we will also be constructing remember my niece, Though the names a new redundancies, a new that incorporates the required equipment Alison Wilford. Well, mains consistent with have changed over the years, the block building for goal re- age and our fore-fathers activated carbon storshe's now Alison feed system, and other commonwealth as Enan enduring place to sustain our prominent to meet equipment upgrades right…and on Monstate standards and to dwell, work, and current and future necessary visit for upgrades generations. This all day, she gave birth mission the soul of each elected are all a result of EPA Ohio EPA requirements. These requirements and official, employee, is deeply seeded in to not only comply to her second child, and visitor to the municipality. are being volunteers, resident we will be able to with all requirements, but to also assuredone Though funding and Mason Christopher mains at a minimum, continue delivering that staffi a quality product 7lbs. 4 oz. Mother Village of Marblehead and growth and cost continue to ng re- customers. to our rise, the held steadfast in 2008. President Pro Tem and baby are doing Our sole Utility remains John Starcher continues the Village aison to the just fine. to Water Plant is in excellent condition Water Department. The Councilman BPA and Water Department. As be the Village Lisince top quality water to and residents and visitors. continues to provide beyond” his Starcher continues to serve the village first elected, This is the result of role in all areas including “above the on going efforts –––––––– acting mayor. various committees and elected Board of Public of our employees The Ballet School and and Public Affairs, Because of his efforts, along with consists of President Affairs. Our current Board Membership our Board of Water Superintenden ballet class for 3 andis starting a new Pre-School t and employees, Utility offered 4 year olds. Classes Tom Bird. Bob Biers Robert Boytim, George Danchisen, held on Saturday continues to lead and generations. by the village remains strong and sound our sole mornings from 10:30 will be Plant the All department Superintenden a.m. Space if very are for future – applauded 11:00 as Water for their efforts. partment maintain t. All certified employees of the Water calling Mary Ann limited so register today by DeSnider at 419-635-6106. Continued next week. by the Ohio EPA to ongoing Continuing Education as required maintain their Water itself has an EPA fi Certifi cation. The plant lter rating of 400 gallons per minute per square foot area; this gives the plant a capacity gallons per minute or 552,960 gallons of 384 The average daily production per day. for the year was 127,113 gallons, which Sound Off .................... is 22.9% of our daily .2A Real Estate ................1-6 rated capacity. The B Beacon Bits ..................4 tion was 3,866,343 average monthly producgallons, which is 23.3%of A Sports ...........................2B the monthly rated Records .................... R production day thiscapacity. 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JUST LISTED! GREEN COVE CONDO! Newer Updates Included! 30 Ft Dockage, Pool, Tennis Courts. $61,500 Call Keith Reinheimer 419351-9392 www.BolteRealty.com

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CATAWBA CLIFFS w/Peek of the Lake. Call Cindy Bolte 419-341-1276 JOHNSONS ISLAND Includes 30 Ft Dock. Call Phillip Bolte 419-341-1275 WEST HARBOR LANDING w/Dockage. Call Carolyn Pope 419-360-0276 WEST BAY 1+ Acre Lots just outside of Port Clinton. Call Carolyn Pope 419360-0276 www.BolteRealty.com

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Port Clinton Spring Sports Port Clinton Redskin Baseball 2009 Varsity Roster 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19

White 1 White 2 White 3 White 5 White 6 White 21 White 8 White 10 White 11 White 12 White 13 White 23 White 15 White 16 White 17 White 29

Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red

Jacob Fleming Eric Reynolds Tyler Holloway Josh Graves Connor Dunn Derek Colston Matthiesson Nisch-Quan Cory Brown Kevin Wadsworth Cody Gray Tony Malfara Robert Fravel Blake Stephenson Jordan Walter Ryan Mahler Nate Walters

Soph Soph Sr Soph Jr Soph Jr Jr Jr Fr Jr Soph Soph Soph Soph Soph

OF C OF 2B, SS, P OF, C SS, P P,1B, OF 3B, 2B, P OF 3B, P 2B, OF, P 1B, P OF, C OF OF, 1B OF

Varsity Head Coach Tracy Bodi, Var. Assistant Keith Gonya, Var. Assistant Jeff Rospert, Jr. Varsity Mark Howerth, Jr. Varsity Dan Timmons, Jr. Varsity Chris Mazur and Special Assistant Mike Drusbacky Sr.

Port Clinton Redskin Softball 2009 Varsity Roster Abby Batterton Ashley Batterton Nikki Bogard Kristen Brahier Bethany Buchanon Kayla Collins Becca Heileman Sydney Jones Courtney Kast Kenzie Payne Taylor Searight Nicole Smith

Soph Jr Fr Sr Jr Sr Sr Sr Sr Fr Jr Jr

Spring 15 Spring 6 Spring 8 Spring 9 Spring 15 Spring 2 Spring 11 Spring 13 Spring 14 Spring 10 Spring 5 Spring 4

Summer 18 Summer 48 Summer 24 Summer 14 Summer 22 Summer 3 Summer 33 Summer 13 Summer 12 Summer 10 Summer 2 Summer 21

2009 Port Clinton Redskins Boys Tennis Roster: Seniors - Robert Bascone, Max Beyer, Seth Blankenbecker, Alex Bowers, Paul Carman, Dean Carson, Gabe Costa and Steven Showalter Juniors - David Allen, Nick Castillo, Josh Francis, Aaron Good, Nick Krisfalusy, Jeremy Newton, Marshall Rounds, Tyler Shoemaker, Blake Troller and Jason Que Sophomores - Zach Auxter, Chalin Cahlik, Seth Elftmann, Mark Fillmore, Bo Grey, Austin Lucas, Simon Mercurio, Josh Scott and Adam Sebastiano Freshmen - Jon Koch, Drew Gunderson, Johnny Newton, Cole Trent and Kyle White Managers - Jeff Griffin and Max Mercurio

PC 2009 Varsity Baseball Schedule Thurs *Sat Mon Wed Fri *Sat Mon Wed Fri *Sat Mon Wed Fri Mon Tues Fri Mon Wed

Apr 9 Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 20 Apr 22 Apr 24 April 25 Apr 27 Apr 29 May 1 May 4 May 5 May 8 May 11 May 13

Danbury 4:30 p.m. Woodmore 11 a.m. Huron 4:30 p.m. Clyde 4:30 p.m. Edison 4:30 p.m. Vermilion 11 a.m. Oak Harbor 4:30 p.m. Margaretta 4:30 p.m. SSMCC 4:30 p.m. Genoa 11 a.m. Perkins 4:30 p.m. Huron 4:30 p.m. Clyde 4:30 p.m. Edison 4:30 p.m. Oak Harbor 4:30 p.m. Margaretta 4:30 p.m. SSMC 4:30 p.m. Perkins 4:30 p.m.

away home home home away home away home away home home away away home away away home away

* Denotes doubleheaders

PC 2009 Varsity Softball Schedule Thurs *Sat Mon Wed Fri *Sat Mon Wed Fri *Sat Mon Wed Fri Mon Tues Fri Mon Wed

Apr 9 Danbury 4:30 p.m. Apr 11 Fostoria 11 a.m. Apr 13 Huron 4:30 p.m. Apr 15 Clyde 4:30 p.m. April 17 Edison 4:30 p.m. Apr 18 Norwalk 11 a.m. Apr 20 Oak Harbor 4:30 p.m. Apr 22 Margaretta 4:30 p.m. Apr 24 SSMCC 4:30 p.m. Apr 25 Ottawa Hills 9:30 a.m. Apr 27 Perkins 4:30 p.m. Apr. 29 Huron 4:30 p.m. May 1 Clyde 4:30 p.m. May 4 Edison 4:30 p.m. May 5 Oak Harbor 4:30 p.m. May 8 Margaretta 4:30 p.m. May 11 SSMC 4:30 p.m. May 13 Perkins 4:30 p.m.

away away home home home away away home away home home home away home home away home away

PC 2009 Varsity Boys Tennis Schedule Fri Tues Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Tues Thurs Fri Tues Wed Thurs Wed Fri Sat Tues Wed

Apr 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 Apr15 Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 21 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 28 April 29 Apr 30 May 6 May 8 May 9 May 12 May 13

Sandusky 4:15 p.m. home Columbian 4:15 p.m. away Huron 4:15 p.m. home Clyde 4:15 p.m. home Edison 4:15 p.m. away Ottawa Hills 4:15 p.m. home Ross Doubles 9 a.m. away Oak Harbor 4:15 p.m. away SSMCC 4:15 p.m. away PC Doubles 4 p.m. home Perkins 4:15 p.m. home Huron 4:15 p.m. away Edison 4:15 p.m. home Oak Harbor 4:15 p.m. home SBC Tour 1:20 p.m. Baywinds SBC Tour 9 a.m. Baywinds SSMCC 4:15 p.m. home Perkins 4:15 p.m. away

*Denotes Doubleheader

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PC Girls 2009 Track Roster

PC Boys 2009 Track Roster Brent Bakewell Lee Clum Bill Derivan James Digby Jared Dunn Spencer Farris Jared Fleming Jarrod Harnisch Karl Hartline John Hartline Richard Harris Erik Hehr Nick Heminger Garrett Howell Charles Hurt Diante Laurel Andrew Leidheiser Brandon Meadows Anthony Monaco Stephen Pastor Matt Patterson Tyler Searight Chouinard Stransky Mike Volmer Garret Zunk

Soph Jr. Sr Fr Jr Soph Soph Jr Sr Soph Jr Soph Fr Fr Sr Fr Fr Sr Jr Soph Soph Jr Fr Soph Fr

No. 693 668 611 625 650 624 664 692 692 690 654 603 696 610 622 697 698 618 688 608 678 655

PC 2009 Track Schedule Tues Thurs Tues Sat Tues Fri Tues Sat Tues Sat

Apr 7 OH/Clyde Apr 16 QUAD Apr 21 SSMCC/St. Joe Apr 25 Fostoria Apr 28 Margaretta May 1 PC Invite May 5 Ottawa County May 9 OH Invite May 12 Huron May 16 SNC

4:15 p.m. home 4:30 p.m. Ross 4:15 p.m. Ross 10 a.m. away 4:15 p.m. away 5 p.m. home 4:15 p.m. away TBA away 4:15 p.m. away 10 a.m. Edison

Haley Ashton Erika Bailey Brittany Balboa Lindsey Balduf Candace Brandt Macy Caldwell Teah Carnicom Sara Chura Emaleigh Dunn Natalie Eyink Arica Gonzales Nicole Hablitzel Jena Jaskulski Carol Kaminskas Lindsey Keck Brooke Kelly Marty Kirkpatrick Miranda Kreuger Molly Kubicek Alisha Laferty Marcy Lindsley Megan Mallory Heather McFadden Brittni Meadows Haley Millinger Sam Mizener Molly Mooney Brenna Petersen Renee Reinheimer Allison Riley Erin Smith Kayla Solis Tavonia Tigner Ashley Waite Hannah Williams Katelyn Zam

Jr Soph Fr Sr Fr Jr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Sr Fr Fr Soph Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Soph Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Jr Fr Fr Sr Soph Fr Fr

614 615 628 632 620 612 623 601 633 629 631 602 610 625 608 630 621 605 627 607 626 617 634 618 606 611 613 622 616 603 604

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Port Clinton and Ottawa County Visitors Bureau to Host 2009 Walmart FLW Walleye Tour The 2009 Walmart FLW Walleye Tour will hold its first qualifying tournament of the season on Lake Erie in Port Clinton April 15-18. The tournament is hosted by the City of Port Clinton and the Ottawa County Visitors Bureau and will feature 300 anglers from 25 states and national television coverage on VERSUS. Pros will compete for a top award of $100,000 and coanglers will compete for as much as $20,000. “I am hoping for warmer water and clear water conditions,” said pro John Swanstrom of Superior, Wis., who won the 2008 Walleye Tour event on Lake Erie with a fourday total of 143 pounds, 7 ounces. “I have a few new tricks up my sleeve, and I don’t think anyone else will have their hands on yet.” Swanstrom said that with the recent cooling trend the water might not be as warm and therefore thinks that this tournament will be a crankbait bite. “I think we can expect weights similar to last year if not bigger. The predominant weight class in Lake Erie is 2003 and those should be pushing seven pounds. I believe those fish will make up the majority of the anglers bag. The only reason we wouldn’t have another record breaking year would be if we couldn’t get out due to weather.” Water clarity and water temperature are the two main factors that Swanstrom will look at when he decides what areas to fish. “I am going to be targeting fish that are prespawn or postspawn females that are moving through transitional areas,” he said. “It’s not specific structure that I am looking for as much as the water clarity and temperature.” Going into the tournament last year Swanstrom only caught three fish in practice and wasn’t feeling good about the tournament. “We caught three fish the last day of practice and I had been on the lake for six days,” he said. “My confidence level was very low but when it came tournament time the weather calmed down and the water warmed up and the fish went nuts. With this lake anything can happen.” Nor’ Easter Club, located at 2801 Nor’ Easter Cove Rd. in Port Clinton, will host daily takeoffs each morning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s weigh-ins will be held at Waterworks Park beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday’s final weigh-in will be held at the Walmart store located at 2826 E. Harbor Rd. in Port Clinton beginning at 4 p.m. The community is invited to attend daily takeoffs and weigh-ins, which are free and open to the public. Pros and co-anglers are randomly paired each day and fish for a combined boat weight. Pros compete against other pros, and co-anglers compete against other co-anglers. The full field competes during the three-day open-

ing round for one of 10 final-round slots based on their three-day accumulated weight. Weights carry over to day four, with the winners determined by the heaviest fourday weight. Every angler who receives weight credit in a tournament earns points, with 150 points awarded to the winner, 149 to second, 148 for third, and so on. These points determine Land O’Lakes Angler of the Year standings. The top 50 pros and 50 co-anglers in the standings will advance to the FLW Walleye Tour Championship in Bismarck, N.D., Sept. 30-Oct. 3 for a shot at top awards of $150,000 and $20,000, respectively. The prestigious championship, hosted by the Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau, will also feature boater and co-angler points champions from each of four Walmart FLW Walleye League divisions. The no-entry-fee FLW Walleye Tour Championship is the most lucrative event in professional walleye angling, with cash awards for the entire field. Coverage of the FLW Walleye Tour, hosted by the City of Port Clinton and the Ottawa County Visitors Bureau, will be broadcast in high-definition (HD) on VERSUS, the network which brings anglers the best fishing programming on television featuring the most-trusted authorities on the water. The Emmy-nominated “FLW Outdoors,” will air May 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 ET. “FLW Outdoors,” hosted by Jason Harper, is broadcast to approximately 500 million households worldwide, including internationally through agreements with WFN (World Fishing Network) and Matchroom Sport to such countries as Canada, Germany, China, South Africa, Australia, Malaysia, Russia, Hungary and the United Kingdom, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoor-sports television show in the world. FLW Outdoors, named after Forrest L. Wood, the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world. FLW Outdoors also is taking fishing mainstream with FLW Fantasy Fishing, offering the largest awards possible in the history of fantasy sports, $10 million in cash and prizes. Sign up for Player’s Advantage for only $10 to get your edge and win. For more information about FLW Outdoors and its tournaments, visit FLWOutdoors.com or call (270) 252-1000. For more information about FLW Fantasy Fishing and Player’s Advantage, visit FantasyFishing.com.

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Advanced Boating Classes Scheduled Advanced Boating Classes will be taught by USCG Instructors by Flotilla 06-0309CR at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Marblehead from 7 to 10 p.m. on the following dates: April 9-Seamanship, April 14-Weather, April 23-Communication, April 28-Navigation, May 7- PWC Training and May 12-Seamanship II. Pre-registration is required, and cost is $10 per session. Registration may be

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RealEstate Transfers Catawba Township 4-3-09 John E. Clark, Jr. and Sue Ellen Clark to Alexander R. Damschroder, 4760 Terrace Circle, $137,000. Danbury Township 4-3-09 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Rebecca A. Ball, 1145 South Engleback Road, $78,000. 3-31-09 Claire E. Frost to Joseph R. Fetzer, 301 North Paul Street, $142,000. 3-30-09 David E and Linda L. Jennings to George A. Richhards and Carol R. Bradsher, 457 Vine, $282,500. Marblehead Corp. 4-1-09 LaSalle Bank National Association to Allen and Barbara Cabral, 10802 Bayshore, Unit 110, $117,000. Port Clinton City 4-3-09 Michael W. Boyd to Joyce M. Barnes and Dennis R. Blue, 1151 West Lakeshore Drive, $194,000. Middle Bass 4-2-09 Lisa R. Jackson to Joseph S. Hart, Lot 385 Anchor Lane, $60,000. Oak Harbor Corp 3-30-09 HSBC Mortgage Service Inc to Jim R. Buehler, 113 West Oak Street, $54,900.

deferred, while a Roth IRA grows tax free, provided you have held your account for at least five years and don’t take withdrawals until you reach age 59-1/2. Your IRA may have taken a hit last year, but if you fund it with quality investments and avoid making withdrawals until retirement, you can take important steps to help rebuild your portfolio. • Help build an emergency fund. You could use part of your refund for an IRA and part to help build an emergency fund. Ideally, you should have six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses in a liquid account to help pay for unexpected costs,

such as a major car repair, a new furnace or a costly medical bill. Without such an emergency fund, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for these costs — and that can hurt your progress toward your financial objectives. • Help rebalance your portfolio. Based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals, you may have decided to put a certain percentage of your assets in “growth” vehicles and a certain percentage in income-oriented investments. At that point, your portfolio was in equilibrium. But during the long bear market,

your portfolio may have sustained enough losses to become “unbalanced.” In other words, some of your investments may have lost so much value that they no longer make up the percentage of your holdings that you had originally intended. Of course, you could wait for these investments to bounce back — and they may, given enough time — but if you wanted to speed up the rebalancing process, you could use your tax refund to add the right types of new investments to your mix. Ironic as it may seem, there may not be a better year in which to invest your refund. You can find many quality investments at reasonable prices today, so your refund can help you add extra shares to your accounts — and the more shares you own, the better SPECIAL FIRING NOTICE 2009 off you may be when the market turns around. So put your refund to work soon. This article was provided by Edward Jones.

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Catawba Bay offers Single Family lots, Homes, Condominiums, and Cottages to meet a range of lifestyles. • West W Harbor H b • Kirk Channel • Wetlands Habitat Areas • Lakes and Streams

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Pre-Construction Prices Beginning At $289,900

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3 br, 2 ba, 2200+sq.ft. home on 6+acres. Tastefully decorated and open floor plan. 1st floor master suite. Full basement. 2 Car finished attached garage. Be the 2nd owners of this home.

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SERENITY & AMBIANCE

Catawba Bay 3 BR country home on 5 acres, ¼ acre stocked pond w/gazebo. Barn & additional out buildings. Finished basement with fireplace. Priced $329,900.

Professional decorated 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with 26x12 super kitchen, fireplace, first floor master suite. Fantastic views from 15x20 patio. Priced to sell at $419,900

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AUCTION

CATAWBA CONDO WITH DOCK First floor 2 bed.-2 bath walk out to a large private deck with grand water views & steps away from 40’ dock.

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DISTINGUISHED TWO-STORY A world of luxury awaits you in this fashionable 3 BR, 3 BA home with a ﬁne lake view. This prestigious residence highlights frormal dining room, generous ﬂoor plan. Preview www.9042Rockport.com or call

Deanna Johnson 419-341-1766

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For information on over 2000 Homes For Sale or For Open Houses Schedules this week!

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Lake views from this year round or seasonal home. Short walk to Marblehead Lighthouse. Sitting on .48 acre. Three bedroom, two bath with glass enclosed room.Call

Ruth Douglass 419-202-0029

3 Bedroom 3 Bath Catawba Bay Condo

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