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Rossford Record — Your Hometown Newspaper — Check us out on the Internet! VOLUME 74, NUMBER 49 – DECEMBER 5, 2013 WWW.WELCHPUBLISHING.COM ©WELCH PUBLISHING CO. We Honor ROSSFORD, WOOD COUNTY, OHIO Please Recycle This Newspaper Our Service People 75¢ SINGLE COPY Chuck Duricek remembered by city leaders Brine–not salt–considered for winter road safety Popular Rossford city councilman and long-time local business owner Chuck Duricek died unexpectedly last week. A lifetime Rossford resident, he was the co-owner of Duricek Automotive in downtown Rossford, which, at 60 years, is the city’s oldest family-owned business. He was a master automotive technician, A.S.E. certified for nearly 40 years. Mr. Duricek was first elected to council in 1999 and served four years. He was appointed in March 2009 by council to fill a vacant position and was just re-elected last month for another four years, receiving the most votes of the six candidates. “I am very attached to our city,” Mr. Duricek said this fall during his campaign for council. His fellow council members recalled him as a hard-working community servant. “I certainly will miss him as a friend,” Councilman Larry Oberdorf said. A retired teacher, Mr. Oberdorf recalled getting together before school to chat with Mr. Duricek, and their games of Trivial Pursuit at the old Dairy Queen. Clerk of Council Bob Watrol previously served on city council with Mr. Duricek and complimented his efforts. “He really did a lot of work and really researched the issues,” Mr. Watrol said. “He was very meticulous and would always take his own notes. He spent a lot of time on council work.” Councilman Chuck Duricek Mayor Neil MacKinnon III also described the late councilman as “a very, very hard worker.” “He was very smart, and loved his family and his business immensely,” the mayor said. “Whatever he did, he did 100 percent.” Bob Densic, planning commission member and city council candidate, said he will treasure his many interesting conversations with Mr. Duricek. “He had such a passion for knowledge,” Mr. Densic explained. “He was such a principled person–he did things because they were right.” The two men met 19 years ago at the Rossford Recreation Center. “I recognized him and started up a conversation–we just clicked immediately.” Mr. Densic said he will miss the “hang-out” that Duricek Automotive had become for local residents to “stop by and talk and solve all the world’s problems.” Ken Szczesniak, retired police officer and frequent council meeting attendee, recalled Mr. Duricek’s fair business sense and community support. “I knew Chuck for over 40 years, and he was a man who treated me fairly when I took my car in for servicing,” Mr. Szczesniak noted. “On more than one occasion, he saved me money by deferring repairs until needed. “Chuck was a man who believed deeply in Rossford and passionately tried to make our community a better place to live. We are all richer in having known him, and are somewhat poorer in his passing. May his life be an inspiration to future city leaders.” Mr. Duricek was a 2003 graduate of the Ohio Municipal League government leadership academy, 2002 graduate of the Ohio State University Extension government leadership academy and 2002 graduate of the Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce government leadership academy. Among his other community involvement, Mr. Duricek was a cochair of All Saints festival dinners, cochair of the Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show, chairman of the Rossford Street Fair car show, and president and coach for the Rossford Soccer Club for seven years. Mr. Duricek also was a contributor to the Rossford Public Library’s oral history series on DVD, and recalled the local history of downtown businesses. Council debates method to fill vacant seat By Beth Church What was planned as a reorganizational meeting of Rossford City Council on Monday night resulted in more unanswered questions than decisions. Newly-elected council members Jerry Staczek, Dan Wagner and Caroline Zuchowski Eckel took the oath of office, administered by Mayor Neil MacKinnon III. Council voted unanimously to return Bob Watrol as clerk of council. They also re-elected Larry Oberdorf as president of council–but before the end of the meeting, Mr. Oberdorf announced that he was resigning from the leadership position. His decision followed a debate on how to fill the council seat left vacant by the recent death of Chuck Duricek. Mr. Oberdorf recommended the process of taking applications from interested candidates, who would interview with council. However, Councilmen Wagner and Greg Marquette both suggested that Bob Densic should be appointed. Mr. Densic was one of the six candidates who ran for four open seats in the November 5 election, but Council applications accepted Anyone interested in filling the vacant seat on Rossford City Council should submit a letter of interest and short resumé to the Clerk of Council. City Administrator Ed Ciecka said letters should be dropped off at the municipal building, 133 Osborn Street, by 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 13. came 20 votes shy of being elected. “I think the citizens of Rossford spoke,” Councilman Wagner said. “I’m a firm believer in democracy. He put forth the effort, and went out and campaigned.” Noting that even though he and Mr. Densic often hold opposing political viewpoints, Councilman Wagner insisted, “the citizens spoke.” Councilman Marquette said he and Mrs. Eckel were originally appointed to council because they were the top vote-getters in their races. He supported appointing Mr. Densic, adding, “It takes a lot to put yourself out in front of the people for rejection or approval.” Law Director Kevin Heban pointed out that council could not make an appointment at Monday’s meeting because the issue was not on the agenda. There is a 30-day deadline for council to take action, or the mayor has authority to make the decision, according to the city charter. Several council members said they prefer the application and interview method, as they had gone through that process themselves. “I went through it, and it’s worked in the past,” Councilman Robert Ruse said. Councilman Staczek agreed, “We should keep the procedure and move forward tonight.” Council voted 4-2 to proceed with the application and interview process. Councilmen Marquette and Wagner voted no. After the vote, Mr. Oberdorf resigned as council president. “I see this council as being very fragmented–not a cohesive, working unit,” he said. Following the resignation, Please turn to page 3➧ What’s in the city’s water pipes–besides water? Rossford City Council had a close-up look at “underground Rossford” at its November 25 meeting. Samples of old, decaying water and sewer pipes were displayed at the meeting by Leonard Michaels, Rossford’s board member for the Northwestern Water and Sewer District. Mr. Michaels said he brought the pipes “so everyone can see what shape our infrastructure is in.” This year NWSD projects included 33,000 feet of water pipe and 12,000 feet of sanitary sewer pipe that has been replaced or installed as new, he said. The district has spent $5.8 million on water line work and $1.3 million on sewer system work, Mr. Michaels explained. “That’s what’s in the ground,” he added. Those totals do not include replacement of the Jennings Road pump station, he noted. He handed around some sections of pipe removed from Maple Street, Hillside Drive and Eagle Point Road, adding, “As you can tell, nothing can flow through this.” The decrepit condition of the pipes is not unusual, Mr. Michaels said. “Infrastructure in all older cities would be in similar shape,” he explained. Rossford joined NWSD in 2010, with the benefit that the city would not have to take on the full debt burden of replacing its aged infrastructure and separating sanitary and storm sewers. This section of a four-inch water line was removed from Maple Street near Superior Street. The interior is yellowed and rusty with a significant build-up. Below left is a piece of galvanized pipe removed from Hillside and lead service pipe from Eagle Point Road. Below right is another view of the above pipe’s interior. By Beth Church Brine–instead of salt–on Rossford’s icy roads may be a more effective and less costly method for the city’s public works department. At a November 25 meeting, Rossford City Council member Caroline Zuchowski Eckel suggested the change in city procedure. She and Tyler Kolb, public works superintendent, recently met with Springfield Township officials who have successfully used brine on winter roads. “They can pretreat a road a whole day ahead, and it will stay,” she said. Brine is a salt and water mixture frequently used to prevent icing on bridges. Motorists can see the brine by the rows of white lines across the pavement. Brine units could be built in-house and installed on city trucks, and a 725-gallon tank system would cost $1,100 to $1,300, she explained. Brine is purchased at 5 cents per gallon through the Ohio Department of Transportation. Last year, Springfield Township only spent $100 for brine, she added. “The communities using the brine are very happy with it,” Mrs. Eckel said. “ODOT uses it to control up to two inches of snow.” Councilman Robert Ruse agreed, “It sounds like a good investment for the money.” Mrs. Eckel also noted the preventive benefit of the brine–less work for public works staff in plowing snow. With only five public works employees, she noted it is very difficult for them to plow snow continuously for 24 hours. Council President Larry Oberdorf said he appreciates the benefit to city employees. “It would alleviate wear and tear on our small public works staff,” he added. City Administrator Ed Ciecka pointed out that brine would have to be purchased from either the ODOT facility in Bowling Green or Monclova Township–unless the city would install its own mixing tank. “That would be a good project for area communities to get together on,” he said. Public Works Committee Mrs. Eckel also reported on a number of other issues discussed by the public works committee, which she chairs: •“The motor on the 1978 leaf truck is dead. The public works department is now picking up leaves with dump trucks and backhoes,” she said. “It’ll be a long process.” Mr. Kolb is looking into two options–install the leaf vac mechanism on the truck body of the vac truck that the city was planning to sell as surplus or see what the state bid Web site has to offer. A brand new truck will be about $180,000, Mrs. Eckel noted. •There is difficulty finding parts for the city’s oldest salt truck, known as truck No. 6, and it probably should be replaced. “The mechanic has to make parts to retrofit it,” Mrs. Eckel explained. “The committee requested that Tyler keep his eye on the state bid and also make an inventory of the age and the condition of all vehicles and equipment,” she added. Council could use this inventory like it does with police and fire to plan our replacements into the future. Replacement needs of other vehicles were discussed, she said, and the committee would like to look into a program for a new backhoe replacement. •The replacement diesel tank has been delivered. The city’s used oil tank is out of compliance, she said, and the committee recommended upgrading that as well, with an estimated cost of $2,835. •Mr. Kolb is working to get all of the city’s vehicles and equipment certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This involves purchasing flares, triangles and fire extinguishers for 15 vehicles at a cost of $2,800, she said. •The committee discussed opening the process to receive qualifications for landfill closure services and the city engineer position. Tucker Fredericksen, who served as the city engineer for several years, recently left his firm, Mannik and Smith. “Since we will be starting new with a new engineer, either way it is a good time to investigate new services and options,” Mrs. Eckel said. “We would like to review the landfill closure contract as well to review costs and keep them current. The committee recommends going out for qualifications on both services.” •Based on the condition of Glenwood Road, Mrs. Eckel said the committee suggests holding final payment until the road improvement work is done to satisfaction. Robert Williams from Mannik and Smith contacted Mr. Kolb to get “punch list” information–or the checklist required to be completed by the contractor. “This is concerning to us, as Mannik and Smith is supposed to be managing the project, not Tyler,” she said. Opposition to Energy Efficiency Payment Bills Council approved a reso- lution opposing Senate Bill 58/House Bill 302 that would mandate payments to First Energy based on consumer use of energy-efficient lighting and services. “I think energy costs are hurting economic development and local families,” Mayor Neil MacKinnon III said. The two bills being considered by the Ohio legislature “would severely raise the electric bills of our seniors, families and small businesses while unfairly enriching the power company by hundreds of millions of dollars, by increasing charges based on ‘lost distribution’ and ‘shared savings’ amounts.” For example, the ordinance states, each time a senior, family or small business buys a single energy saving light bulb, it would trigger a payment of more than $20 to First Energy for the electricity it no longer distributes. Also, First Energy would get one-third of the money being saved because the new bulb reduced energy consumption. “The proposed system of charges can only discourage consumers from making energy-conscious and costconscious choices, and allows electricity companies to use a ‘heads-I-win, tailsyou-lose” model of pricing and profits, in which the companies are able to benefit from the proposed charges, benefit from increased energy consumption or both.” Mayor MacKinnon questioned the high rate of utility costs in Ohio. “We’re surrounded by nuclear power plants. We live next to the largest body of fresh water. And we have some of the highest electrical and water rates,” he said. Other Business In other business, council: •Amended the name of the council committee “Zoning Regulations and Technology” to “Zoning Regulations, Nuisance Abatement and Technology.” •Renewed an annual contract with the Wood County public defender’s office to represent indigent defendants in cases filed under Please turn to page 2➧ Water, sewer project contractors criticized for damaging city roads While the Northwestern Water and Sewer District is working on sewer and water lines in Rossford, city council is questioning the resulting damage to the roads. “These contractors tear the streets apart and leave them open for months–and then patch a third of what they should be fixing,” Council member Caroline Zuchowski Eckel said. “They are doing far more damaging than they are repairing.” Council’s public works committee, which she chairs, is questioning why pavement repairs have been “minimal.” “The committee is concerned with the level of concern and care that NWSD is giving our roads and neighborhoods,” she added. For instance, at the bottom of the hill by the library on Dixie Highway, a trench dug for the work is now the lowest spot and always creates a large puddle when it rains. Mrs. Eckel also noted that the trenches will make snowplowing very difficult. “The trenches are filled with dirt that will become solid ice–and you can’t scrape it out [with the plow] because it’s too low,” she explained. “What will be done to cover the cost of damage to the plows?” The committee will provide a written list of the city’s expectations for construction, site maintenance, traffic maintenance, signage, restoration, trench maintenance, compaction testing, pavement restoration, and construction limits and hauling routes by NWSD and its contractors, Mrs. Eckel said. Also, Tyler Kolb, public works superintendent, will review preconstruction videos for the NWSD work “as the pavement repairs are minimal compared to the damage done to the roads by the construction activities,” she added. The committee plans to meet with NWSD regarding the trenches over the winter. “Who will clean up the cold mix that is in the front yards from the plows? Who will continuously refill the trenches with cold mix?” she said. “All the trenches will open up more and get bigger throughout the winter.” Mrs. Eckel noted that even if the contractors are not working through the winter, they still must maintain their project sites. “And they can’t just drive by every 10 days,” she added. Rudolph Run 5K race, walk set for Dec. 14 The Rossford Recreation sixth annual “Rudolph Run 5K Race and Walk” on Saturday, December 14. The event will start and finish at the RCRC, 400 Dixie Highway. Race registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with a 1K kids race at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K race/walk at 9 a.m. Awards will be given for: •Overall male/female, overall master (40+) male/female in the 5K race •Age group awards in the 5K race •Male and female: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and older •Best youth and adult costume All pre-registered participants will receive a long sleeved T-shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available on race day. The fee for the 5K race and 5K walk is $15 with shirt. The fee on the day of the race is $20 (to receive a long-sleeved T-shirt, if available) or $15 (no shirt). The fee for the 1K kids race is $10 to receive a shirt or on the day of the race $3 (no shirt). Visit the Web site at www.rossfordrecreation.co m for a registration form, or call the RCRC at 419-6662905 to register or for more information. Joe Stalma, who coached basketball for 18 years at RHS, will be back on the Bulldog bench this Saturday. The Bulldogs dominated with 47 consecutive home wins between 1968 and 1973. Coach Stalma led the team to nine consecutive championships. These photos come from a scrapbook, made by a former student, that was given to Coach Stalma, and he has donated it to the local history collection at the Rossford Public Library. Throwback Thursday–50th anniversary Rossford-Perrysburg basketball game on Sat. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the RossfordPerrysburg rivalry, a Throwback Basketball Game will take place this Saturday, December 7. The Bulldogs vs. Yellow Jackets game will take place at Perrysburg Junior High School, 550 East South Boundary, Perrysburg. The throwback game will honor past players and coaches on both teams. RHS Coach Brian Vorst will be joined on the bench by Joe Stalma, Mike Heck and Chuck Cox. For Perrysburg, Coach Dave Boyce will be assisted by Larry Clark, Doc Thomas, Keith Limes, Dave Froleich, Larry Asmus, John Henline and Ted Barnes. Rossford and Perrysburg started competing against each other in the Northern Lakes League in the 196263 school year. Rossford now competes in the Northern Buckeye Conference. The junior varsity game begins at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity game will follow at 8 p.m. “This was an intense rivalry that started roughly 50 years ago, and we are looking to renew that energy,” said RHS Athletic Director Ken Rosplohowski. Any former coaches or players of Coach Stalma are invited to attend the game and sit behind the bench of the Rossford team. Contact Mr. Rosplohowski at 419787-1752 for further details. “We anticipate a great night of fun and competition,” Mr. Rosplohowski said. There will be a reception after the JV game in the cafeteria for basketball alumni from both schools. The game also will feature a collection for Hannah’s Socks. Those attending are asked to bring packages of new socks to be donated to the local organization. Men’s, women’s and children’s socks are needed. Hannah’s Socks, based in Perrysburg, has a mission of “Care, Share and Give a Pair,” serving those in poverty or affected by natural disasters in northwest Ohio and around the globe. Page 2 — December 5, 2013 — ROSSFORD RECORD JOURNAL Wood County Museum to host ‘Journey to a Winter Wonderland’ “Journey to a Winter Wonderland” is the theme for this year’s Old Home Holiday Tour at the Wood County Historical Museum, December 7-20. Visitors can take a self-guided tour through more than 25 museum exhibits, each taking them on a different Christmas journey, or stop in on a special day to watch Living Christmas Cards come to life. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 per child, with free admission for Historical Society members. Local groups and individuals have transformed the museum into a winter walk down memory lane. Take a trek down Route 66 with the Tuesday Night Crawlers Car Club, see winter fashions and Girl Scout uniforms transition through the 20th century, walk through a recreated miniature town built by Edwin Herroon and Elva Court, or compare a century of Christmas memories with the Wood County Park District’s “I Love the 80s” display. The holiday gift shop provides unique handmade creations from Arts In Common Gallery artists, plus new books about food and romance in the Great Black Swamp by local authors Nathan Crook and Jean Geist. Outdoor Christmas trees, courtesy of Rick and Carl’s Trees, provide a backdrop for family photos. Tour times are weekdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. December 11, 12, 13 and 19. Weekend hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Living Christmas Cards and Special Events Watch, or join in, as three exhibit rooms come to life with interactive interpreters. Explore ethnic Christmas foods with the Center for Food and Culture and BGSU’s World Student Association. Take part in an Infirmary Christmas with the New Adventures Group from the Wood County Committee on Aging. Help “Feed the World” and support other charitable movements of the 1980s. “Living Christmas Cards” come to life on December 14 and 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., and Thursday, December 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Activities are included with Museum admission. Other special events include: •Wreath-making workshop on December 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. •Visit with Santa December 7 and 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., and December 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. •Christmas Teas on December 12 and 19, at 2 p.m. •Watch the Polar Express run and meet the conductor weekends from 1 to 4 p.m., and December 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. •Live dulcimer music by Kathy Baltz on December 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., and the Back Porch Dulcimers on December 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. •Brownie Caroling on December 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. Holiday Gala Fund-raiser Sparkle with the holiday flair at the Gala Fund-raiser on Friday, December 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy light and elegant holiday fare, desserts, champagne, and a silent auction. RSVPs are appreciated by calling 419352-0967. Admission is $20 per person. For more information, visit the Web site at www.woodcountyhistory .org. The Wood Country Historical Center and Museum is located at 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green. RHS alum to give poetry reading Dec. 9 at library A poetry reading by author Dr. Kathy (Cantley) Ackerman will be given at 6:30 p.m., Monday December 9, in the lantern area of the Rossford Public Library. The former Rossford resident is a writer-in-residence and the dean of arts and sciences at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, North Carolina. She is a 1978 graduate of Rossford High School and earned a Ph.D. in American literature from the University of South Carolina. Ms. Ackerman will read selections from her recently published book of poetry, “Coal River Road.” Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing the night of the event. Walbridge announces upcoming holiday events Walbridge businesses are joining the Walbridge Centennial and Walbridge Fest Committees in giving warmth and love to local children. New hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves will be collected until December 18, at The Skillet, Walbridge Night Club, 7Eleven, Nietta’s, Walbridge Barbershop, Vito’s Pizza, Bubbles and Bones, Pat and Mike’s Barbershop, Walbridge Laundry Mat, Tap Room, the State Bank, Subway, W. F. Smithers, 3 Cheers, Can Do Credit Union, Senior Center at Main Street Church, and Walbridge Library. On Sunday, December 8, a Holiday Parade of Lights will line up at 5 p.m., at Railway Park and begin at 6 p.m.; new entries are welcome. Call 419-666-8345 for information. The route will go down Breckman to Parkview, to East Union, and park on North Main in front of Veterans Park, where a centennial tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Photo opportunities will be available before moving to the VFW Hall across the street, where Santa will greet the children and refreshments will be served. A Christmas cookie sale will be Thursday, December 19, at the VFW Hall, 109 North Main Street, from 5 to 8 p.m. Goodies can be purchased then or pre-ordered by calling 419666-6561. The Walbridge community is invited to decorate their homes. On Monday, December 16, the Centennial and Walbridge Fest Committees will be driving around town to choose the three best decorated homes. Prizes will be awarded at the council meeting on Wednesday, December 18: first place, $100; second place, $75, and third place, $50. Community Christmas Caroling will begin at Veteran’s Park, North Main Street, at 6 p.m. on Sunday December 22. Carolers are needed and will be assigned areas of town to carol and song sheets provided. Hot chocolate will be available for the carolers at the gazebo. The public is invited to join with Walbridge in an old fashioned tradition. Brine–not salt–considered for winter road safety ÁContinued from page 1 city ordinances, at a cost of $100 per case. Mr. Ciecka said the city usually budgets $1,000 for the cases, but only spent $100 in 2013. •Approved an ordinance, by a 5-2 vote, to amend the zoning code allowing wireless communications towers as a special use in the P public lands zoning classification. Mr. Ciecka said a wireless tower operator is interested in installing a tower at the Wales Road public works property, which currently is not permitted in the public lands category. Council members Eckel and Jerry Staczek voted against the resolution. Mrs. Eckel is concerned that the ordinance would allow towers to go up in city parks. Mr. Ciecka said the tower would be a special use, requiring planning commission to approve it. •Heard from Councilman Chuck Duricek that the city facilities, parks and marina committee, which he chairs, recently discussed renovations to council chambers. Mr. Ciecka presented a cost estimate of $17,500 to replace the windows in the room. A design consultant may be hired to study how to reconfigure council chambers for more efficient use, Mr. Duricek added. •Heard a request from Councilman Dan Wagner that a 25 mph speed limit sign be placed on Lime City Road between the railroad tracks and Schreier Road. •Received information from Councilman Staczek on the Planet Aid company that has installed collection boxes throughout Rossford. CharityWatch has investigated the company and found it is spending only 29 percent of profits on charitable work. Mr. Staczek also talked to city leaders in Holland, Ohio and Marshall, Michigan, which have banned the collection bins. “At first I thought we should regulate them [the boxes], but now I think we should outlaw them,” he said. Councilman Staczek said he would prefer to support the Goodwill store in downtown Rossford. Council’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m., Monday, December 9, at the municipal building, 133 Osborn Street. The meeting is open to the public. 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Tyler Kolb, superintendent of the public works department, reminds residents that leaves are to be placed near the edge of the curb–and not in the street or gutter. Leaves left in the gutter will wash into the sewers causing back-ups and basement flooding, he added. Grass clippings are not to be mixed in with leaves. Any leaf piles with grass clippings will not be picked up. For further information, call the municipal building at 419-666-0210. A fund-raiser for a Rossford High School senior recently diagnosed with cancer will be Sunday, December 15. The event will benefit Josh Maas, a member of the RHS football team. It will take place from noon to 5 p.m., at the IBEW Local 24 hall, 705 Lime City Road. There will be a spaghetti dinner and silent auction. For more information, visit the Maas Strong page on Facebook. TELL THEM YOU SAW IT IN THE JOURNAL HOW CAN I CARE FOR HIM? WHO CAN I CALL FOR HELP? WHAT WILL IT COST? WHAT IF HE’S IN PAIN? 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WHAT IF HE’S IN PAIN?HOW for the Humane Ohio pet 419-872-9249 or send an ing to h e-mail to VBlanco. food bank. Girls will be caroling RamblingRiverGS@gmail. CAN I TAKE t was it WHO CAN I CALL FOR HELP? WHAT WILL CARE OF HIM? and collecting between com. How w December 1 and 14. WHO CAN I CALL FOR HELP? WHAT WILL IT COST? WHAT IF HE’S IN “I constantly felt like I was in the hands of experts with Hospice of Northwest Ohio. I didn’t know if my husband needed a change of medicine or needed to sit up. I didn’t know all the things to make him comfortable, but they did.” – Anita, wife of a Hospice of Northwest Ohio patient Answers for Living the Last Months of Life Visit hospicenwo.org 419-661-4001 (Ohio) U 734-568-6801 (Michigan) © 2012 Hospice of Northwest Ohio By participating in this food drive, Girl Scouts in the Perrysburg and Rossford areas are taking part in a service learning opportunity where they are Start here! Owens Community College offers award-winning faculty in a traditional college setting. Classes begin Jan. 13. Apply today! • owens.edu On-Time Registration! Complete your Fall Semester registration by Sunday, Jan. 5. A $50 late registration fee will be assessed if you initially register for classes after Sunday, Jan. 5. ROSSFORD RECORD JOURNAL — December 5, 2013 — Page 3 Rossford Police Reports November 3: 800 block Lime city Road, arrested Jami M. Peterson, 36, Glenwood Road, Rossford, operating a vehicle under the influence. November 4: Bergin and Water streets, junk motor vehicle with expired plates. 600 block Marilyn Drive, arrested Tina A. Lodge, 47, Marilyn Drive, Rossford, assault. November 8: 100 block Bergin, domestic dispute. November 9: Dixie Highway at Cove Lane, arrested Patrick S. Weihl, 21, Dixie Highway, Rossford, operating a vehicle under the influence. 100 block Bergin Street, telecommunications harassment. 10000 block Olde U.S. 20, arrested Lori E. Cutshall, 42, Roosevelt Boulevard, Perrysburg, theft; and Angelica J. Jaso, 24, Ironwood Street, Toledo, theft. 1200 block Schreier Road, criminal mischief to vehicle. November 10: 100 block Maple Street, domestic violence. 600 block Bruns, domestic dispute. November 11: 28000 block Crossroads Parkway, armed robbery. November 12: 400 block Forest Drive, harassment. 200 block Jennings, criminal mischief. November 13: Eagle Point and Dixie Highway, criminal mischief. 10000 block Olde U.S. 20, found marijuana. November 14: Unit block Rossway, aggravated menacing. 10000 block Olde U.S. 20, arrested Shannon L. Emerick, 38, Colburn Avenue, Toledo, theft. November 15: Lime City and Dixie Highway, arrested Juna M. Nagley, 51, Cove Lane, Rossford, operating a vehicle under the influence. 400 block Superior, alley behind, arrested Juna M. Nagley, 51, Cove Lane, Rossford, operating a vehicle under the influence. 600 block Marilyn, theft of prescription medicine from residence. November 17: I-75 northbound between Buck and Wales roads, arrested Kevin A. Driftmyer, 33, Gracewood Road, Toledo, operating a vehicle under the influence, following a “Restoring your teeth can restore your health and appearance for a lifetime.” Perrysburg Family Dentistry 419-872-9191 • General Dentistry Jon B. Dove, D.D.S., is accepting new patients. New address: 601 W. Boundary Evening hours available Manabigama traffic crash. 100 block Walnut, domestic dispute. November 18: 600 block Dixie Highway, assault. November 19: 900 block Dixie Highway, arrested Jacob D. White, 24, Athens, Ohio, operating a vehicle under the influence; and Emily B. Kahl, 23, Brookfield Lane, Sylvania, aggravated menacing. November 20: 10000 block Olde U.S. 20, theft from vehicle. Municipal Court Reports The following cases were finalized in Perrysburg Municipal Court October 27 to November 2, 2013. An additional $78 in court costs was sentenced for each case, unless otherwise noted. Ceiarra C. Roach, Dixie Highway, speed, $73 fine. Scott P. Bollett, Dixie Highway, disorderly conduct, no fine, $73 court costs, 30 days jail, 30 suspended, no contact with victim. Dustin Mason, Lewis Street, illegal signs, $150 fine, $150 suspended on condition of no further convictions, $73 court costs. Michelle M. Miller, Lorraine Place, speed, $51 fine. Jacob E. Wainwright, Indian Ridge Trail, tag/sticker violation, $45 fine. Letters to the Editor The weekly deadline for Letters to the Editor is noon on Monday. Letters should be limited to 300 words. Letters from the same writer will be accepted no more frequently than every 30 days. The newspaper reserves the right to accept or reject letters, and to edit them for clarity and length. Letters should be submitted with the author’s name, signature and daytime telephone number. POTTERY CENTER Winter Sale & Open Studio Sat., Dec. 7, 10am - 6pm Sun., Dec. 8, 12pm - 5pm Township Police Reports November 22 to 28, 2013 Friday, November 22 Accident, 1000 block 4th Street; rescue runs, 30000 block East River Road, 20000 block Duxbury Lane, 20000 block Pin Oak Drive; burglary, 7000 block Starcrest Road; found property, 26000 block Lime City Road; criminal tools, receiving stolen property and theft, 10000 block Fremont Pike; disorderly conduct, 9000 block Buck Road. Saturday, November 23 Rescue runs, 20000 block McCutcheonville Road, 20000 block Tracy Road, 9000 block Connor Lake; fire calls, 20000 block McCutcheonville Road, Lime City at Glenwood roads; alarm, 10000 block Cardiff Road; assault, 10000 block Fremont Pike; telecommunications harassment, 26000 block Lime City Road. Sunday, November 24 Rescue runs, 20000 block Oregon Road, (2) 20000 block Tracy Road; fire call, 23000 block Lime City Road; alarm, 29000 block Sussex Road; breaking and entering, 900 block 3rd Street; drug abuse and endangering children, 7000 block Ayers Road. Monday, November 25 Accidents, 100 block Secor Woods Lane, 14000 block Roachton Road; rescue runs, 20000 block Ault Road, 7000 block Ponderosa Road, 9000 block St. Andrews, 9000 block Buck Road, 30000 block Oregon Road, 20000 block Oregon Road; fire call, 29000 block St. Andrews; drug abuse, 9000 block Mandell Road; incident reports, 10000 block Roachton Road, 27000 block Oregon Road; theft, 10000 block Fremont Pike; unruly juvenile, 27000 block Oregon Road. Tuesday, November 26 Rescue runs, 10000 block fremont Pike, 9000 block Bishopswood Lane, 7000 block Silver Creek Drive; alarm, 27000 block Glenwood Road; burglary, assault and criminal trespass, 29000 block Oregon Road. Wednesday, November 27 Rescue runs, 20000 block Schriber, 20000 block Oregon Road; fire call, 28000 block Starbright Boulevard. Thursday, November 28 No report. Centralized civil service test recommended for police dept. The Rossford Civil Service Commission is recommending that the city police department use a centralized testing center for its civil service candidates. Applicants who want to take the civil service test to be placed on a hiring list for the police department will now go to Owens Commu- nity College at Arrowhead Park for testing. Police Chief Glenn Goss said Rossford is joining Maumee, Perrysburg, Sylvania and Oregon for the centralized testing. Applicants will be able to pay a fee and take one test in order to apply at multiple departments, he explained. Council debates method to fill vacant seat ÁContinued from page 1 Councilman Staczek nominated Councilman Ruse to serve as president. However, Mr. Heban suggested that council wait until its next meeting to take such action–after Mr. Oberdorf submits a letter of resignation as president. Also at the meeting, the mayor announced that he was postponing committee assignments for council members. Council approved Jim Richards and Pat Murtha to serve on a newly-created public nuisance board. Mayor MacKinnon noted that nuisance properties “have really been an issue the past couple years.” City ordinances call for a hearing board to review public nuisance cases, he explained. Members of the board are the mayor, a fire department official, the Wood County electrical inspector, and two residents appointed by the mayor and approved by council. Council’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m., Monday, December 9, at the municipal building, 133 Osborn Street. The meeting is open to the public. Wildlife holiday open house GREAT ONE-OFA-KIND GIFT IDEAS! Magee Marsh Wildlife Area will hold its Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 8, from noon to 4 p.m. Vendors will be on hand, and all items at the bookstore will be discounted. There will be cookies and candies for sale and unique hand painted bird ornaments. The Friends will have free food on hand, which you can enjoy while listening to live music by the Twisted Strands. There also will be activities for children. Ottawa National Wildlife HANDMADE WOOD FIRED LARGE SELECTION OF NEW WORK AND CLEARANCE INVENTORY 13270 Bishop Rd., Bowling Green, OH 419-206-0320 • www.manabigama.com Area and Black Swamp Bird Observatory also will hold their open houses on the same day. Those who attend all three will be entered into a free drawing. Magee Marsh Wildlife Area is located at 13229 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is located just to the west of Magee Marsh at 14000 West State Route 2. 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If you don’t think you have a problem, you are probably wrong,” Mr. DeWine said. “Local law enforcement understands the problem. As I have traveled the state, over and over, sheriffs and police and coroners tell me how bad it is.” Rossford Police Chief Glenn Goss agreed with the attorney general’s assessment. He said his officers have seen an increase in drug-related crimes over the past several years. So far this year, there have been 55 drug-related arrests made, the chief said. Detective Sergeant Todd Kitzler explained that the increase in heroin use may be a consequence of the crackdown on doctors who were writing numerous prescriptions for painkillers. “People who had been using prescription painkillers are turning to heroin,” he said. Although the “china white” form of heroin can be expensive, there also is the cheaper “black tar” form available, he added. Rossford officers have witnessed cases in the past several years of heroin overdoses, as well as thefts and robberies by suspects addicted to heroin. “The problems of theft are people are struggling with the economy to finance their habits,” Detective Kitzler said. The attorney general came to Toledo in November to host the second community forum to examine drug abuse in Ohio. He was joined in the discussion by a panel of local and state officials including Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates, Sheriff John Tharp, Children’s Services Executive Director Dean Sparks and A Renewed Mind Vice President Matthew Rizzo. “Unfortunately, there are people out there who don’t believe heroin is really in their communities,” Mr. DeWine explained. “They don’t want to believe that this can be them– that this can be their child who is addicted or who is going to die from a heroin overdose. The numbers tell a different story. In 2012, at least 606 Ohio families were directly impacted by a heroin death, he said. “We have to fight this epidemic at the grassroots Place your ad in the Record! Call 419-874-4491 level–community by community, neighborhood by neighborhood. We have to get mad and say, ‘Enough is enough!’” He has formed the Attorney General’s Heroin Unit, which will include investigators, lawyers and drug abuse awareness specialists, to combat issues associated with the heroin epidemic, such as crime, addiction and overdose deaths. “New data our office has gathered suggests 11 people die in Ohio every week from a heroin overdose,” he said. “Heroin abuse and addiction has been a problem for a long time, one I keep hearing about as I talk with parents, prosecutors, and law enforcement around the state.” The decision to create the specialized unit was made after new data gathered by the attorney general’s office in the past month revealed a 107 percent increase in heroin deaths among more than half of Ohio’s counties. The data was collected from 47 Ohio coroners’ offices with complete heroin overdose data for 2010, 2011 and 2012. It revealed in 2010, there were 292 heroin overdose deaths; in 2011, 395 deaths and last year, 606 deaths. The reporting counties with the largest number of heroin overdoses in 2012 were: •Cuyahoga County: 161 •Franklin County: 73 •Hamilton County: 54 •Montgomery County: 93 Totals for Lucas County were not provided to the attorney general’s office. Mr. DeWine was joined at the press conference by the parents of 20-year-old Marin Riggs, of Upper Arlington, and they said heroin is the definition of heartbreak. “Marin was 20 and headed to college to become an ultrasound technician,” said Heidi Riggs. “Her smile, which lit up the room, was extinguished by her heroin addiction, which lured her back after six months of sobriety. “We hope to encourage other parents to talk to their kids and know that heroin is readily available in every suburb of every city in every state for about $10.” The attorney general’s office has issued a heroin contact list for law enforcement, community leaders and the public to help find resources and answer ques- tions. “Despite major efforts to fight the heroin epidemic on the state, local and national level, the problem is not going away, and people are continuing to die,” Mr. DeWine said. “Heroin injects addiction, deception and death in the lives of so many young people, and we hope this new effort can save lives.” At the conclusion of his community forum in Toledo, Mr. DeWine said a committee will be formed to review findings from all the forums in Ohio and then create recommendations to curb drug abuse and prevent addiction across the state. 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It will feature soloists Katherine Calcamuggio and Jesse Donner. Ms. Calcamuggio is an award-winning mezzosoprano. She holds a master of music degree from Northwestern University, a bachelor of music degree from Bowling Green State University and currently is pursuing her doctorate at the University of Michigan. She has received top prizes in the Palm Beach Opera, Bel Canto and Shreveport Singer of the Year competitions, and awards from the Chicago Women’s Musician’s Club and the Anna Sosenko Trust. She is a former participant in young artists’ programs at Florida Grand Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Chicago Opera Theater, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, as well as the Aspen and Brevard Music Festivals. In the 2013 and 2014 season, Ms. Calcamuggio is debuting the roles of the Komponist in Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” at UM as well as the mezzo-soprano soloist in Verdi’s “Requiem” with Chicago Community Chorus. As a winner of the covet- To include your organization’s activities, mail or drop off the details to the Rossford Record Journal, 117 East Second Street, PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Or send an e-mail, with the date, time and location, to dianaw@perrysburg.com. The deadline is Friday at noon. Katherine Calcamuggio ed concerto competition at UM in the fall, Ms. Calcamuggio will make her Hill Auditorium debut with the university orchestra singing John Corigliano’s “Mr. Tambourine Man.” In January, she will return to Opera on the James to make a role debut of Julia Child in Hoiby’s “Bon Appétit” as well as returning with the Toledo Symphony in April for the mezzosoprano soloist in Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony.” As a voice major, Mr. Donner received a bachelor of music degree from Iowa State University and completed his master of music degree at UM, where he is pursuing a specialist degree. 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Dr. Tracy Needham, O.D. 647 Lime City Rd. • Rossford • 416-666-0700 www.qualityfamilyeyecare.net Fax: 419-666-9605 Community Calendar Rossford Jesse Donner This summer he premiered with Opera in the Ozarks singing the part of Pinkerton in Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly.” Next year, Mr. Donner will make his debut with the Lyric Opera of Chicago as a Ryan Center young artist for the 2014-15 season. The Christmas concert begins at 4 p.m., and doors open at 3:30 p.m. A reception with champagne and cookies will follow the concert. The church is handicapaccessible. A coat check will be provided by the church youth group with tips supporting their summer service project. Tickets are $15 and may be obtained at the parish office, 628 Lime City Road or by calling the church, 419-666-1393. Tickets, if available, will be $20 on the evening night of the show. Tickets also will be on sale each weekend after Masses. Garden Club Forum to offer items at TBG’s Heralding the Holidays Members of the Garden Club Forum, a consortium of area garden clubs, are preparing specialty wreaths and floral arrangements to sell during the Toledo Botanical Garden’s Heralding the Holidays. The event takes place December 6 to 8. Member garden clubs also will sell items including artisan honey, handcrafted botanical plates, paperwhite narcissus, birdhouses and culinary treats. Announcements The Journal welcomes announcements from readers of births, engagements, weddings and anniversaries. There is a $15 fee to include a photo. The Journal reserves the right to edit content to conform to the newspaper’s style. Submissions are due with payment by 10 a.m. Tuesday for each week’s edition. Friday, December 6 9:30 a.m. St. Tim’s Clothesline, free clothing offered at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 871 East Boundary. Open until 11:30 a.m. Donations are accepted and may be deposited in the clothing bins near the back door. Saturday, December 7 10:00 a.m. Nature Preserve stewardship volunteers at Kitty Todd Preserve at Oak Openings. Call 614-717-2770, extention 144. 11:00 a.m. AlAnon women’s support group, “The Saturday Good Morning Group,” at All Saints Church, 628 Lime City Road. Call Maryann 419-824-0129 for details. 1:00 p.m. Night in Bethlehem at Hope Lutheran Church, 2201 Secor Road, Toledo. Visit hopetoledo.net for details. Also offered on December 8. Monday, December 9 6:00 p.m. Perrysburg Township Zoning Commission at the township hall, 26609 Lime City Road. 7:00 p.m. Rossford City Council, municipal building, 133 Osborn Street. Tuesday, December 10 9:15 a.m. Wood County Commissioners on the fifth floor of the Wood County Office Building, One Courthouse Square, Bowling Green. 12:00 p.m. AlAnon at CedarCreek Church, 29129 Lime City Road. Free baby-sitting. 6:00 p.m. Quilts of Valor at the Quilt Foundry, 234 West Wayne Street, Maumee until 9 p.m. Donations welcome. Call JoEllen Morris for information, 419-461-3669. 6:15 p.m. Real Estate Investors Association at the Knights of Columbus, 4256 Secor Road, Toledo. Call 419-283-8427 or 419-6991532 for information. Wednesday, December 11 8:00 a.m. Senior Food Pantry available through Perrysburg Township until noon at the township hall, 26609 Lime City Road. Must be 60 years old or older to qualify. 2:00 p.m. Perrysburg Township Board of Trustees department head meeting at the township hall, 26609 Lime City Road. 5:00 p.m. Penta Career Center Board of Education in the board meeting room, 9301 Buck Road. 6:00 p.m. Families Anonymous at Blessed John XXII Catholic Community, 24250 Dixie Highway. Call 419-931-4005 for details. Thursday, December 12 9:15 a.m. Wood County Commissioners on the fifth floor of the Wood County Office Building, One Courthouse Square, Bowling Green. 6:00 p.m. CedarCreek’s South Toledo Campus Community Care Free Medical Clinic at 2150 South Byrne Road, Toledo, until 8 p.m. Call 419-482-8127 for information. 8:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous-OD at United Methodist Church, 270 Dixie Highway. ProMedica to offer variety Genoa Civic Theatre to present Radio Christmas Carol’ of programs in December ‘AThe1940s Genoa Civic Theatre mas Eve 1943 and the Fed- ProMedica will offer the following community events in December: •Grief During the Holidays, will be offered on Wednesday, December 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital in the Michigan/Superior Conference Room. Attendees will view a 40minute DVD program titled, “Facing the Holiday After Loss: A Ray of Hope,” followed by questions and reflections moderated by ProMedica Hospice bereavement coordinator Chaplain Robb Beisser. Chaplain Robb also will have information available for attendees to take home that describe how to cope during the holidays. Contact Chaplain Robb Beisser for more information at 419-824-8840. •Staying Tobacco Free ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital will offer a support group for individuals who need help maintaining a tobacco-free life. The group will meet every Tuesday throughout December at 7:15 p.m. at the Tobacco Treatment Center Conference Room, Fallen Timbers Medical Center, 5757 Monclova Road. For more information, call 419-893-QUIT (7848). •Senior Services holiday luncheon will be offered on Tuesday, December 10. Screenings will be from 10 to 11:15 a.m., with lunch at noon, at ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital auditorium. Local health experts are available for consultation and free blood pressure screenings offered before luncheon. •Diabetes Support will be offered on Monday, December 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital. The Diabetes Care Center at ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital is offering individual and group diabetes education and support programs. The goal is to help individuals with diabetes and their loved ones learn how to better understand and manage the condition. For more information, call 419897-8344, option 1. •ProMedica Cancer Institute offers Man-toMan Support Group ProMedica Cancer Institute and ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital will offer a Man-to-Man prostate cancer support group on Thursday, December 12, at 1 p.m., in classroom 1 at ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital, 5901 Monclova Road in Maumee. For more information, call Don at 419-861-3366 or Joe at 567-455-6347. Deby Dempsey Phone 419-874-2528 dington Players are broadcasting Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” from a hole-inthe-wall studio in Newark, New Jersey. The play is an entertaining excursion in to the mayhem and madness of a live radio show. For tickets, call the box office at 419-855-3103. St. Mark Church to hold Cookie Walk The members of St. Mark Lutheran Church will hold a fund-raising Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at the church located at 611 Woodville Road, Toledo. All cookies and buckeyes displayed will be homemade. Participants will purchase a box and fill it with the cookies of their choice from the cookies displayed. Boxes of different sizes will be available, ranging in price from $5 to $12. Homemade cheese balls also will be sold separately. The event is open to the public, and parking is located next to the church. The Cookie Walk is handicapped accessible by elevator from the church entrance lobby. Nrgie salon hosting food drive Nrgie Salon and Spa, 690 Dixie Highway, is hosting a holiday food drive. The salon has a goal of collecting 1,000 meals for the Toledo Food Bank. If the goal is reached, Mayor Neil MacKinnon III has agreed to serve for one day as a receptionist in the salon. 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HOURS: M-F, 7:30 am–9 pm Sat., 7:30 am–8 pm Sun., 8:30 am–6 pm In-Store Bakery In-Store Delicatessen yyyyy yyyyy Elm & 2nd Street 419-874-4325 www.kazmaiermarkets.com Sale good through Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 Obituaries Rossford Senior Center The Wood County Committee on Aging 400 Dixie Highway • 419-666-8494 Programs and lunches for all area residents at least 60 years of age. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. through Friday, at noon. No reservations are necessary. Menus are subject to change, ACTIVITIES AND LUNCH MENUS Lunch is served Monday Holiday Shopping Expo Holiday Inn French Quarter 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg Sunday, December 8 • 11 am – 4 pm Over 60 local vendors with a stunning array of fabulous ideas for everyone on your list. Free admission – Free parking Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Perrysburg Christians United Food Pantry Largest Clock Display in NW Ohio 20-50% off Storewide Clocks Watches Weather Instruments Joseph Wise Fine Clocks 1201 W. State, Fremont, OH 419-332-4386 December holidays hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-7; Sat. 9-3 or by appt. at the Holiday Inn French Quarter 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg 419-874-3111, ext. 7320 Hand-crafted gifts by local artists One-of-a-kind personalized items Wednesday and ursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. - noon Christmas Tree Sale at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE SALE All profits used for Mission Work The tradition continues! For more than 25 years, Christmas trees will once again be sold at First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Second and Elm Streets. Sale begins Saturday, November 30, and will continue through Sunday, December 22. Hours are Monday through Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., & Sunday noon to 5 p.m. A variety of trees will be available including: White Pine, Douglas Fir, Frazer Fir and Balsam Fir and nutritional values and ingredient information are available upon request. The suggested donation is $2, age 60+, and $5, for those under age 60. Hot, nutritious meals are available MondayFriday for home-bound seniors in Wood County who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Frozen meals are available for the weekend. If eligible, the cost is on a donation basis. For more information, call Social Services at 1-800367-4935. To register for weekly activities, call the Senior Center. Monday, December 9 Noon menu–Noon menu– Teriyaki Chicken or Liver and Onions, asparagus, mashed potatoes, Black eyed Susan salad, fluff. •9:30 a.m.–Body Recall •12:45 p.m.–Bingo with prizes sponsored by Perrysburg Commons. Tuesday, December 10 Noon menu–Sweet and Sour Meatballs or Chicken Paprikash, noodles, Riviera blend vegetables, tomato-zucchini salad, tropical fruit, chocolate pudding. •Noon–Rossford Senior Club meeting. Wednesday, December 11 Noon menu–Baked Ham or Tortilla Crunch Tilapia, baked potato, tossed salad, grape juice, Rice Krispy treat. •9:30 a.m.–Body Recall •12:30 p.m.–Program: “Hearing Over the Holidays” with Kim Semren, hearing specialist, Miracle Ear. For those with hearing loss, the holidays can seem a little frustrating. Get some tips on hearing over the holidays so you can enjoy your time spent with family and friends. Thursday, December 12 Noon menu–Holiday Lunch: Roast Beef, baked potato, carrots, mandarin orange salad, apple cranberry pie. Reservations required at all sites. •Noon–Holiday Lunch Celebration with entertainment by the Maumee Senior Singers. Call the senior center for reservations. Friday, December 13 Noon menu–Broccoli, Rice and Ham Bake or Chicken Nuggets, Sicilian blend vegetables, peaches, apple crisp. •9:30 a.m.–Body Recall Upcoming Events •December 16, at 12:30 p.m.–Program: “Elder Abuse.” Lisa Myers, LISW-S, WCCOA will discuss the topic. Most research suggests that one in 10 older adults have experienced elder abuse. Learn what types of abuse occur, what warning signs to look for and what resources are available to help. •December 17, at 9 Annual Gift Certificate Sale Dec. 2nd – Dec. 23rd Office Closed Dec. 24th Licensed Massage Therapists Becky Koskinen Alysia Garcia $10 off No Limit 101 W. Indiana Ave. - Perry’s Landing - Perrysburg, OH 43551 Open House Special 20% Off Any Holiday Item Ordered Sat., December 7th. gh a.m.–Breakfast Bunch at the Bulldog Diner, Dixie Highway, Rossford. Start the day right with a great breakfast and good friends. •December 17, at 12:45 p.m.–Poker with Host Ed Tucholski. We’ve got the chips, we’ve got the cards, and you provide the luck and talent. Put on your best poker face and join the fun! •December 18, at noon–Birthday Celebration with gift bags courtesy of Perrysburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. Seniors with December birthdays should register in advance. •December 19, from 10 a.m. to noon–Blood glucose and blood pressure screenings. To help defray the cost of supplies, a donation of $1 for testing of blood glucose is suggested. There is no charge for blood pressure screenings. •December 31, at noon–New Year’s Celebration. It’s that time again for a New Year’s Noon celebration. We will review last year’s predictions and make new ones for 2014. The Wood County Retired Teachers Association will hold its holiday luncheon on Thursday, December 12, at the First United Methodist Church, 1506 East Wooster Mark Your Calendar! Christmas Open House Saturday, December 7th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Location - Country Charm Shopping Center Louisiana Ave. & South Boundary St. 419-874-1333 •BARBARA KOPERSKI Barbara Ann Koperski, of Rossford, died November 28, 2013. She was born on July 5, 1933, the only daughter of Theresa and Frank Deak of Toledo. In her youth, her family resided on a farm in Blissfield, Michigan, and she graduated from Ida High School in 1951. She married Jerry Koperski of Rossford in 1953. Shortly after they were married, she moved to join her husband, as he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict from 1951 to 1955. The happiest memories that she carried with her throughout her life were of the years that she and her husband shared while they were newlyweds stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida. They took annual family vacations from 1960 to 1980 revisiting the base. After returning home to Rossford in 1957, Mr. and Mrs. Koperski built a new home. She was a homemaker and had periodical jobs outside of the home. While raising her children, she kept a meticulous house, labored in the yard, and enjoyed spending time with her children in the swimming pool. In her later years, she and her husband frequented the Rossford Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 2322. Mrs. Koperski enjoyed music and singing. She had a photographic memory for the words to every song that she had ever known. Her favorite song was, “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays.” She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jerry; son, Michael (Paula) of Rossford; daughter, Karen (Charlie) Armbruster of Cleveland; grandson, Jason (Brenda) Koperski; granddaughters, April (Ray) Cully of Rossford and Amy Koperski (Rich Ryan) of Toledo; great-granddaughters, Kennadi Koperski and Samantha Ryan; greatgrandsons, Ethan and Owen Cully; brother, Joseph (Maryian) Deak of Seminole, Florida, and “sister,” Jean Reiterman of Port Clinton. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Kenneth. Funeral services were held Monday, December 2, at 11 a.m., in the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford with the Rev. Kent Kaufman of All Saints Catholic Church officiating. Interment was in Fort Meigs Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church of Rossford. gh •CHARLES DURICEK Chuck Duricek, 59, of Rossford, died unexpectedly on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013. His family had planned to celebrate his 60th birthday the following day. He was born November 29, 1953, to Charles and Mary (Dandar) Duricek. He married Pamela Domalski on August 14, 1976. A 1971 graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School, Mr. Duricek lived an active life of service to his family and to his community. He made time to bring his wife a cup of coffee and a newspaper on her days off, and spent countless hours helping his sons renovate their homes. He coached youth soccer teams, served as club president for the Rossford Travel Soccer Club, planned and was chairman for the Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show, and served chicken paprikas dinners at All Saints Catholic Church for ten years. He served two terms on Rossford City Council, and, after earning the highest number of votes in November’s election, was anticipating serving a third term. He enjoyed restoring antique boats, cars and houses. He spent 40 years managing the business his father founded in 1952. He always was ready for a friendly debate over a cup of coffee or Saturday morning breakfast with his friends at the Bulldog Diner. His legacy of generosity continues through his gift of organ donation. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pamela Duricek; sons, Nicholas and Nathan (Meaghan); grandson, Ethan; brother, Michael (Robin); sisters, Mary Jo Moreton and Theresa Duricek, and mother-in-law, Patricia Domalski. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Gerald Domalski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today, December 5, at 10 a.m., at All Saints Catholic Church in Rossford, where the family will greet visitors beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery in Perrysburg. Arrangements were made by the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio. gh Wood County Retired Teachers to hold holiday luncheon December 12 One hour massage 419-874-2266 •BARBARA MATHERS Barbara Ellen Mathers, 68, of Walbridge, Ohio died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1945, in Lawton, Kentucky, to Jesse and Grace (Binion) Haywood. She was a member of the VFW Post 2510 Women’s Auxiliary, enjoyed reading and sewing and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Ms. Mathers is survived by her children, Christine (Kevin) Rahe, Shannon (Christopher) Jensen and Michael (Kim) Kelly, Jr.; grandchildren, Amanda, Travis and Jacob Rahe, Samantha and Danielle Jensen, and William Kelly; sister, Mary Ann (Herbert) Hurley; and brother, James (Hattie) Haywood. She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings. Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford, 830 Lime City Road today, December 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday, December 6, beginning at 10 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post 1945 or Solomon Lutheran School in Woodville. Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece Ken’s designers will instruct you every hour on the hour, $20 materials fee Bow Making Class Every half hour Street, Bowling Green. Registration begins at noon. The program presentation will be Michael Puppos, pastoral associate for music and liturgy at Blessed John XXIII Catholic Church, Perrysburg. He will lead the group in a sing-along of Christmas music. Chef Mike Zaborniak will prepare a lunch of chicken cordon bleu, and the Otsego High School National Honor Society students will be the Obituary Policy Many newspapers now charge for obituaries. As a service to the community, the Rossford Record Journal provides free obituaries. These obituaries, however, should conform to our style. Limited details about the deceased person’s personal life are allowed; please state them objectively. DOUGLAS L. PERRAS ATTORNEY -AT-LAW Attorney-At-Law DOUGLAS L. PERRAS Get Your Life Back! Bankruptcy BANKRUPTCY General Practice Including Santa arrives and will hear Children’s Christmas Wish Lists 1 to 3 p.m. •Free Refreshments • Free Helium Balloons & Face Painting •Free Drawing For Ken’s Gift Certificates • Free 2014 Wall Calendars FreeInitial Initial Consultation Consultation Free reasonable fees. &We&reasonable fees. are a debt relief agency. We are a debt relief agency. www.douglasperraslaw.com 419-666-4974 417 N. Main St., Walbridge 1 col. by 1.75” servers. Canned food donations always will be accepted for the food pantry, along with donations for the scholarship basket. ROSSFORD RECORD JOURNAL — December 5, 2013 — Page 5 IN THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH U.S. 20 and Route 163 Stony Ridge, Ohio Phone: (419) 837-5115 Daniel G. Beaudoin, Pastor SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship ROSSFORD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 157 Bergin Street Rossford, Ohio 43460 Phone 419-666-9447 Rev. Alexander Sheares SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service, Testifying and Bible Study 24250 Dixie Highway (Highway 25) Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 (located just south of Five Point Road) Phone: (419) 874-6502 Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 8:00, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. www.blessedjohn.org Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist, 8 A.M. Holy Family Eucharist, 10 A.M. Sunday School 10 A.M. 871 East Boundary Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 419-874-5704 www.saint-timothy.net ROSSFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 270 Dixie Highway Rossford, Ohio 43460 Phone 419-666-5323 Pastor: Rev. Robert Ball SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH 628 Lime City Road Rossford, Ohio 43460 419-666-1393 www.allsaintsrossford.org Masses: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Preschool through Grade 8) Where we study the world, teach the heart, and live the gospel. PERRYSBURG ALLIANCE CHURCH 10401 Avenue Road Corner 795 and White Road Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 Phone: 419-874-1961 www.perrysburgalliance.org Rev. Thomas George, Senior Pastor SUNDAY 8:15 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Discipling Groups WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m. Senior High SNAC 7:00 p.m. Middle School JVD 7:00 p.m. FW Friends (age 3 - grade 5) 7:00 p.m. Adult Prayer Meeting “Join Us In Worship” Advent season being celebrated at UM Church The season of Advent is being celebrated through Christmas at Rossford United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend Sunday services at 10:30 am. Coffee and snacks are served after the services. Pictured are Cameron Agler and Tori Westfall helping to decorate the tree at the church. Have a news tip? Do you have an idea for a good story in the Rossford community? Call the Journal at 419-874-4491 or send an e-mail with your news to editor@rossford.com. Suzette L. Huenefeld, M.D. PERRYSBURG FORT MEIGS FAMILY PRACTICE “Join our family! Our practice goes the extra mile for our patients” • Specializing in female healthcare, pediatrics & dermatology • Accepting new patients, same day appointments available • Call for a FREE get to know you visit 27511 Holiday Lane, Ste. 101, Perrysburg • 419-872-0242 Suzette L. Huenefeld, M.D. PERRYSBURG FORT MEIGS FAMILY PRACTICE “Join our family! Our practice goes the extra mile for our patients” • Specializing in female healthcare, pediatrics & dermatology • Accepting new patients, same day appointments available • Call for a FREE get to know you visit 27511 Holiday Lane, Ste. 101, Perrysburg • 419-872-0242 Page 6 — December 5, 2013 — ROSSFORD RECORD JOURNAL PETS NOTICE TO CONSUMERS In answering advertisements, whether in publications, or television, be aware that 1-900 numbers have a charge that will be billed to your telephone number. 1-800 numbers that switch you to a 1-900 number are also billed to you. Government job information or sales can be obtained free from appropriate government agencies. Long distance calls to brokers may only be solicitations for schools or instruction books, for which there is a charge. There’s No Place Like Home THE CLASSIFIEDS SERVE EVERYONE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING—first 10 words $5.50, 30 cents per word thereafter. Display classified section, $12.75 per column inch. All garage/estate sales must be prepaid, by cash, check or credit card. DEADLINE IS EACH MONDAY AT NOON. Classified ads mailed in should be accompanied by payment; ads phoned in should be paid promptly to avoid a $2.00 billing charge. Send ads to P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Perrysburg Messenger Journal office hours are Monday, 8:30 to 4:30; Tuesday-Friday, 9 to 4; closed Saturday and Sunday, or visit our Web site at www.perrysburg.com. CALL 419-874-2528 or 419-874-4491 FIRST TIME ADVERTISERS, WITHOUT A CREDIT HISTORY MUST PAY FOR ADVERTISING WHEN SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION. Submit your classified advertisement via e-mail. Just visit www.perrysburg.com or www.rossford.com BUSINESS SERVICES SINCE 1987 PER RYSBU RG ELECTRIC MASTER ELECTRICIANS Lic. # 22360 RESIDENTIAL Ƈ COMMERCIAL Ƈ INDUSTRIAL SERVICE UPGRADES & REPAIRS NEW CONSTRUCTION SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS UNIFORMED ELECTRICIANS LICENSED Ƈ BONDED Ƈ INSURED 419-666-5211 Lake Erie SPORTFISHING CHARTERS Excursions for up to 10 persons (419) 666-5952 (Day) (419) 297-2356 (Night) www.lakeeriefishing.com Texturing & Painting Complete Basement Remodeling 20 years experience, insured. Free Estimates. B il l 4 19 -2 9 7- 78 2 6 Mackiewicz Siding, Roofing and Windows LLC #1 in Quality, #1 in Price, #1 in Service “Where Quality Matters” Since 1991 Call Today 419-392-1335 Email: mop5126@embarqmail.com Tom’s PEST CONTROL in Holland (419) 868-8700 Ants, Mice, Bedbugs, Bees/Wasps, Box Elder and Stink Bugs www.citytermiteandpest.com HAULING ANYTHING. Appliances, junk, furniture, garage clean out. Can pick up and deliver new or used items from any location. Kevin Rantanen, 419-870-1771. WINDOW CLEANING. Perrysburg Window and Gutter Cleaning, professional service for a fair price. Call Michael Rantanen, owner 419-874-2482. For this month’s coupon visit: www.pburgwindowclng.com EXPERIENCED CARPENTER specializing in finish work, custom furniture, quality woodworking, home repairs. Jeff Hoile, 419-265-2999 or 419-874-1819. BRICK REPAIR and roofing, O’Shannons. Specializing in solving masonry problems. Chimneys, porches, foundations, tuckpointing, cement work. Fully licensed and insured. License number BTR05128HRC. 419-270-3782. UPHOLSTERY, YOUR fabric or mine. Reasonable. 419-874-5747. GUTTER CLEANING, quality service for a fair price. Michael Rantanen, owner. 419-874-2482. Tree Trimming, Stump and Tree Removal Firewood: Indoor & Outdoor Burner & Campfire Wood Call Today: 419-874-0484 Fully Insured SPS Lawns: Mowing, Mulching, Spring & Fall Clean-up Bush Trimming & Snow Removal. 419-704-1597 TREE, BUSH and stump removal. We have discounted winter rates. Have dead or unwanted trees or bushes removed today. Perrysburg Lawn and Landscape LLC, Kevin Rantanen, 419-870-1771. DON’S DRYWALL and plaster repair. Resurfacing, texturing. Free estimates, seven days. 419-476-0145. BDRY BASEMENT Waterproofing. Life of structure warranty. 419-891-0856. 419-787-6020. www.bdrynwohio.com BLIND CLEANING and repair. Mini blinds, wood blinds, fabric shades, vertical blinds. Pick up, deliver, take down, re-hang, next day turn around. Perrysburg Clean Blinds Plus. 419-874-9199. (419) 874-6779 (419)874-6779 (419)874 -6779 - LAWN • LANDSCAPE • IRRIGATION • TREE REMOVAL • SNOW REMOVAL ! "" #$%"&' (((! )* "+,-" .-()!,+ 419-874-2734 Local Family Owned Service Most Makes & Models Parts 15% Off w/this Ad www.rapidapplianceservice.com THE ADDED TOUCH in Painting & Wallpapering Good Work–Fair Prices 25 Years Local Experience METZGER PAINTING & Wallpapering •Powerwashing •Decks •Plaster/Drywall Repair 419-874-2251 ELECTRICIAN, 30 years experience. Residential and commercial. 419-704-7201. LANDSCAPE DESIGN. Have us design new landscaping during winter months so we can install in the spring at a discount. Perrysburg Lawn and Landscape LLC, Kevin Rantanen, 419-870-1771. SMALL ENGINE repair. Free estimates. 419-9751294. SCHALLER TRUCKING. Delivering stone, sand and topsoil for life’s little projects. 419-666-7642, 419-392-7642. STORM DAMAGE clean up. Tree removals and trimming. Stump grinding.Winter discounts available. Firewood delivered. Harris Landscaping, 419-276-1267. PH. 419-874-1258 Senior Discount MOVING? Service Snowblowers & Mowers Morgan’s Cleaning Service Advertise your home in the classifieds Window & Screen Repair Mini-Engine Repair 217 W. Third St. • 419-874-3139 www.mini-engine.com Over 20 Years Experience. Residential, Commercial & Office Cleaning. Insured. 419-304-6226 419-874-2528 MICHAEL’S EXCAVATING. Sand, stone, topsoil, excavating. Free estimates. Insured. 419-344-1872. HANDYMAN. EXPERIENCED, references, reasonable. No job too small. Dave 419-823-8033. HURLEY’S INTERIOR/exterior painting. Reasonable prices. 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call 419-882-6753. INTERIOR PAINTING, neat, experienced. References. Free estimates. Donna, 419-476-1173, 419-250-4504. BASEMENT WATERPROOFING, wall repair. Reasonable rates. 30 years experience. Many Perrysburg references. Licensed and insured. Call anytime, 419-874-2802. SNOW REMOVAL. Free estimates, reasonable rates. Call/text Justin, 419-309-2002. PAINTING AND Wallpapering. Professional, quality work. Removal, wall repair. Brian, 419-297-9686. LEAF CLEAN-UP/LAWN VACUUMING and hauling. Perrysburg Lawn Care, Kevin Rantanen, 419-870-1771. STEVE’S DRYWALL, spray ceilings, texture walls, all patchwork. Call Steve, 419-873-8025. BOOKKEEPING? WAIT, more than just bookkeeping: Cash flow statements, A/R, A/P, etc. Text or call 419-902-6954. CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, patios, sidewalks. Cement mason since 1985. Call Paul 419-327-0883. HEALTH SERVICES RN CERTIFIED in foot care will bring this service to your home. Dee Jones, 419-2972005. USED CARS 2001 PONTIAC Montana van, $1,000. 419-297-9709. Corner Rt.20 and Oregon Road. 2004 MERCURY Mountaineer, AWD, 3 rows, $3,950. 419-297-9709. Corner Rt.20 and Oregon Road. 2002 BUICK Century, V6, $1,950. 419-297-9709. Corner Rt.20 and Oregon Road 1997 CHEVY C15, 8-foot bed, $1,950. 419-297-9709. Corner Rt.20 and Oregon Road. 2004 DODGE Dakota Club Cab SLT. Silver, 125,000 miles, bed liner, air conditioning, cruise control, stereo with CD player, sliding rear window, automatic car starter. $4,500. 419-874-9104. 1997 CHEVY Cavalier, 123K, new tires, $1,000. 419-297-9709. Corner Rt.20 and Oregon Road. LOOKING FOR cars/trucks. Call before selling or trading. 419-297-9709. 2003 MITSUBISHI Galant, 105K, $1,950. 419-297-9709. Corner Rt.20 and Oregon Road. 2002 LEXUS LS 430, 108K, mint condition. Navigation, Mark Levinson stereo. $12,900. 419-343-2530. 2004 S-10 Blazer 4.3L, 4x4, tow package, 69K original miles. $6,200. 567-2254043. 2004 BMW Z4, excellent condition, navigation, manual, premium sound, sports package. $15,985 Call, 419-3432530. Pet Sitting Services, LLC Book NOW for the Holidays! Jan Quail, Owner HELP WANTED BUS DRIVER needed. After school bus and bowl. CDL-B required. Apply at Interstate Lanes. HIRING SERVER/HOSTESS. Apply in person, Jed’s Perrysburg, 7101 Lighthouse Way. Ask for Nick. Driver Driver $2000 Sign On Bonus Home Daily 419-378-1126 Based in Toledo, OH Two Consecutive Days Off Each Week. Perrysburg Humane Ohio Pet Photos with Santa! Saturday, November 23rd & December 7th 10 am – 2 pm at Lambertville Hardware (8100 Secor Rd. three miles north of the state line) $10 & $20 packages, $25 holiday cards tXXXIVNBOFPIJPPSH XXXGBDFCPPLDPNIVNBOFPIJP Average $1200 per Week Excellent Benefits & 401K CDL-A w/ 1yr T/T exp. 800-879-7826 www.ruan.com/jobs Dedicated to Diversity. EOE TRAINCO TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL Day • Eves • Weekend Class Job Placement Company Paid Training Call 419-837-5730 HORSES & LIVESTOCK LOST & FOUND HORSE BOARDING, full care, large indoor. Training and lessons. 856-381-7305. FOUND: CAT. Brown tiger color, declawed. Eckel Junction/Wexford area. 419-3437589. GARAGE SALES 309 WEST South Boundary, Thursday-Friday, 8-5. Estate sale. Some furniture, household items. FLEA MARKET at Byrne Road near Hill Avenue at American Legion Post, Sundays, 7 a.m. to noon. Dealers wanted. Call 419-389-1095. ALL GARAGE SALE ADVERTISING MUST BE PREPAID, BY CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD BY MONDAY NOON ON WEEK OF PUBLICATION OR THE AD WILL NOT RUN. CALL 419-874-4491 TO PLACE YOUR AD AND PAY VIA CREDIT CARD. FOR SALE Books Are Fun, Huge Warehouse Sale. Books and gifts. 100’s under $5. Holiday Inn Express 10621 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg Saturday Only, Dec. 7 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Holiday Open House Sat., Dec. 7, 1-4 Please join us for cookies and coffee while shopping for American Girl, 18 inch doll or Biddy Baby wardrobe and accessories. Free and open to the public. Beautiful handmade fur capes, shoes, dresses, and more! 130 Cedar Ct., Perrysburg (Southwood Park subdivision) ELECTRIC STOVE, very good condition. $75. Gas dryer, $75. 419-873-0273. ETHAN ALLEN maple tea cart, $50. 419-474-3404. FILING CABINET, 4 drawer, great shape. $50. 419-874-7763. FIREWOOD SEASONED. 4’x8’ long stack. Delivered and stacked. 419-666-2846. FIREWOOD, SEASONED hardwood, 4x8, $85. 4x4, $45. Call 419-704-1409. FIREWOOD, SEASONED, 4’ high x 8’ long stack, $80. 419-409-0252 or 419-4090250. FISHER PRICE Kawasaki ATV. Children’s battery operated. 12V with charger. Good condition, 2 years old. $125. 419-874-7763. FRESH GRAVE blankets, $40. Fresh pillow, $25. Artificial wreaths and trees on easel, $15. 25441 Thompson Road, Perrysburg. 419-8720767 leave message. HARDWOOD FLOORING truck load sale. 2 1/4” prefinished oak, $2.49 sf., 3 1/4” pre-finished oak, $3.09, 5 1/4” #1 common red oak unfinished, $3.15. M.T. Hardwoods Osseo, MI. 800-523-8878. www.mt hardwoods.com LA-Z-BOY ROCKER recliner, ivory leather. Excellent. $200. 419-874-3800. SOFA/LOVESEAT, LEATHER sectional, entertainment center, Hammond organ, king bed, lamps, dresser, twin heads, kitchen table, etc. 419-704-1409. Train Locally-Save Hassle PERRYSBURG CAMPUS www.traincoinc.com WANTED TO BUY LOOKING FOR great things to buy or consign. Collections or estates. Jones & Jones LTD Antiques. 114 W. Indiana. 419-874-2867. ROLEX WRISTWATCHES wanted by Perrysburg collector. Call Tom, 419-360-8920. A MECHANIC buys vehicles; looks, pays accordingly, anything with wheels. 419-870-0163. WANTED GUNS, any age, any condition. Also WWII and earlier military items. Indian artifacts. Rob, 419-340-5808, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Cryogenic Transportation, a highway subsidiary of the Kenan Advantage Group, is now seeking Class A CDL Drivers out of Riga, MI! The hiring schedule will be local, home daily! (various shifts available) Apply within and immediately see the advantages of joining our driving team: ·Competitive pay ·Excellent benefits ·Paid training ·Paid vacations & holidays ·401K w/company match ·And so much more! We require Class A CDL, 2 years recent, verifiabletractor-trailer experience, Tank & Hazmat endorsements (or ability to obtain) and a safe driving record. 800-871-4581 for more information or apply online at TheKAG.com BUYING MOST items from garages. Vehicles, motorcycles, tools, mowers, etc. 419-870-0163. CLASSES OFFERED G FORCES Learning Center. Tutoring for all ages, ACT/SAT and GED test prep and creative writing assistance. Expert resume service and professional job search assistance. Help with term papers and letters of application. Located at 134 W.S. Boundary, Suite H, Perrysburg. Call, 419-8736121 or send an email to gforces@bex.net. ART CLASSES - Group & Private. Drawing, painting & figure study. Beginning through advanced. EDGERTON ART Studio & School, Perrysburg. Current schedule and registration forms available online at www.EdgertonArt .com; Call: 419-290-OILS [6457], Email: Edgerton .ART@att.net. SITUATIONS WANTED AJS IN Home Cleaning, weekly, biweekly. 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Cordoba Apartments 2 bed apartment with heat and hot water paid, garage, balcony, a/c, no pets. $620. Broker/Owner 419-874-1112 419-874-1188 Perrysburg Township. Close to Owens & Crossroads. Rent starting at $410 419-381-0600 Perry’s Landing Space for Rent •Commercial/Office Space, 500 sq. ft.-1800 square feet available. •1 bedroom apt. available, $525 plus utilities. 419-352-0717 MOVING/ESTATE ALL MOVING/ESTATE SALE ADVERTISING MUST BE PREPAID, BY CASH, CREDIT CARD OR CHECK, BY NOON ON MONDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION OR THE AD WILL NOT RUN. KNOT & Rope Supply is looking for someone to join our championship team of rope workers. This is a full time position with some overtime. You will be splicing rope, filling orders and other related production requirements here at our Perrysburg facility. This is a hands on job with some lifting required (75lbs or less). We have a lot of fun and work a solid day doing exceptional work. If you are interested give us a call at 419-873-8300 ex. 111 and ask for John. 1455 Turnbury Lane Largest model at Village of Riverplace, 2 master suites, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, tons of amenities, $1,150/month. RE/MAX Masters Jon Modene, 419-874-1188 1 BEDROOM plus den, laundry hook up, 1 year lease, security deposit, no pets, non smoking. 419-466-1350. Original e-ma Gasheat,allappliances, includingwasher/dryer. PerrysburgTownship. $345/month 1 Bedroom Mobile Home 419-215-8378 2 BEDROOM Perrysburg townhouse with basement and garage. Rossford Schools. January move-in discount. $695/month. 419-351-3325. 2 BEDROOM villa. C/A, gas heat, attached garage, washer/dryer hook-ups, $680/month. 419-874-0889. 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, 1,800 square-foot ranch style condominium with 2 car garage. Available December. Call 419-466-6292. 154 ELM Street, Rossford. 2 bedroom, living room, dining room, fenced-in yard, shed. $700/month plus utilities and deposit. 419-3501558. 2 BED upper duplex in downtown Perrysburg. Washer/dryer. Water included. $660/month. 419-704-1362. CLEAN PERRYSBURG room. All utilities included. $350/month. 419-250-2840. HOUSE FOR rent, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, fenced yard. $1,600/month. 419-410-3500. 419-343-4633. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Call the Fair Housing Center, 243-6163, before you run your advertisement. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. REAL ESTATE PERRYSBURG 419-872-2410 Info + Photos on all MLS properties go to www.danberry.com Open Sunday 12:30-2:00 p.m. – 10195 S. Shannon Hills, Perrysburg – $199,900 – Gorgeous ranch, 3 bed, 2 bath condo with many upgrades. Open Sunday, 2:30-4:00 p.m. – 1485 Marsh Hawk – NEW PRICE – Perrysburg – $183,500 – Open and airy floor plan with 3 beds, 2 full baths, basement ranch. 2536 W. Village, South Toledo – $79,999 – 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath basement condo with newer floor, windows, roof and private patio. 616 W. Broadway, Maumee – $87,900 – Cute 3 bedroom home with great yard, large open kitchen, den in Olde Maumee. 10066 Linwood Road, Bowling Green – $214,900 – 3 bed, Wayne home on 1.69 acres with fenced yard and pool. 531 Harrison, Perrysburg – New Price $224,000 – 4 bed, with open family room/kitchen, one of the largest lots in subdivision, basement. 320 W. 6th Street – PENDING 0 Georgia Road – SOLD 4141 Ariel – PENDING 725 Turnbury – SOLD Barb Stout, ABR, e-Pro 419-346-7510 www.barbstout.com Infoline # 419-539-1020 Build your dream home here! Newer subdivision, large lot, ready to build Harley Woods Country living City Convenience One acre lot of land in Tontogany, OH inside a semi-private cul-de-sac in Harley Woods Subdivision off of Tontogany Road. This lot is ready to build now and has electric, city water, natural gas, sanitary and storm sewers complete with taps. Otsego Schools. REDUCED Asking price is $55,000. Call Chet Welch for more details at 419-215-4482. ROSSFORD RECORD JOURNAL — December 5, 2013 — Page 7 Trent Morelock named Kiwanis Student of the Month for Nov. Kam Warner Visit www.getmovinwithkam.com. Kamwarner@wellesbowen.com • Cell 419-345-5170 • 2823 Northwood, Toledo. $79,900 – Well maintained duplex located close to Toledo Hospital. Great investment opportunity! Motivated seller. •10901 Avenue, Perrysburg, PRICE REDUCED $149,900 Renovated home, 3 beds, 1 bath, ½ acre lot, 2.5 car garage, walk-in closet in master bedroom. Seller also open to renting. •1068 Cherry, Perrysburg-$139,900, 3 beds, 2 baths, 2.5 car garage, kit. w/ granite counters, SS appliances, master bath with dual vanities, tiled shower •5725 Balfour, Sylvania, $74,900 – 2 beds, 1 bath, 2.5 car garage – quiet, scenic street. Priced to sell. 201 WALNUT, corner of 2nd. Beautiful location, 1 block from downtown and river. $150,000. 419-872-2131. Perrysburg Real Estate News and Stats at www.PerrysburgBlog.com VACATION RENTALS PLACE YOUR Vacation Rentals here. Call us 419-874-4491 to place your ad. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Call the Fair Housing Center, 243-6163, before you run your advertisement. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275. PUBLIC NOTICES “BECAUSE THE PEOPLE MUST KNOW” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Rossford Municipal Code Sections 1114.07 and 1114.08, this Notice is given that the Planning Commission for the City of Rossford will hold a public hearing as follows: DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: January 8, 2014. TIME OF SPECIAL MEETING: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION OF SPECIAL MEETING: ROSSFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 133 OSBORN ST., ROSSFORD, OHIO PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING: The City of Rossford will hold a public hearing in accordance with section 1114.08 of the Rossford Municipal Code to consider the application of R.L Baumgartner, 1219 Grassy Lane, Rossford Ohio 43460 to amend the zoning map on two parcels of property totaling .59 acres from R1C Low Density Single family Residential to C1 Neighborhood Commercial. The property is located on the east side of Lime City Rd and north of Quality Family Eyecare at 647 Lime City Rd. The properties are identified by the Wood County Auditor as Parcels T68-300760207087001 and T68-300-760207088001. The application pertinent to this hearing is available for viewing at the City of Rossford Municipal Building. Office hours are Monday Through Friday from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Mark G. Zuchowski, Zoning Department City of Rossford. Published in the Rossford Record Journal, issues of December 5 and 12, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Rossford Municipal Code Sections 1114.07 and 1114.08, this Notice is given that the Planning Commission for the City of Rossford will hold a public hearing as follows: DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: January 8, 2014. TIME OF SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M. LOCATION OF SPECIAL MEETING: ROSSFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 133 OSBORN ST., ROSSFORD, OHIO. PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING: To consider amending Rossford Municipal Code Section 1132.02 dealing with Special Use Regulations. The amendment will be to add “wireless communications facilities” as a Special Use under the Public Land Zoning District of Section (c) Government Institutional Uses of the section 1132.02 Matrix of Permitted and Special Uses. Published in the Rossford Record Journal, issues of December 5 and 12, 2013. Trent Morelock, a senior from Rossford High School, who is enrolled in the public safety/EMT-fire science program at Penta Career Center, has been selected as the Career-Technical Student of the Month for November by the Perrysburg Kiwanis Club. While attending Rossford, Trent played baseball during his freshman and sophomore years. He also was a member of the Rossford Ski Club. Trent remains active in the Rossford Drama Club, where he has participated in every production since his freshman year of high school. During his junior year, he served as the historian of the club. He has earned a varsity letter through his participation in the Drama Club. At Penta, he has been on the honor roll all quarters and is the recipient of the Penta Achievement Award. Trent is a member of Skills-USA, a career-technical student leadership organization. Through SkillsUSA, he has been involved in many community service activities. Trent and his classmates in the public safety/EMT-fire science program are recipients of the 2013 Presidential Volunteer Fort Meigs to host Holiday Open House Fort Meigs will host a Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The decorated visitor center will be the site for a family friendly event filled with activities for people of all ages. Re-enactors portraying soldiers and civilians from the War of 1812-era will provide musket demonstrations and discuss camp life during the winter. Children can try their hands at several activities and help decorate cookies. New this year is an opportunity to make soldier snowman ornaments. Father Christmas may make an appearance. The museum store will offer unique gifts for sale while visitors enjoy the sounds of holiday music by the Back Porch Dulcimers. There will be several local ar- tisans with unique items for sale. Admission to the event is $1 for adults and youth. Ohio Historical Society Members and children age 5 and younger are free. Fort Meigs, the largest reconstructed, wooden-walled fort in the country, is located one mile west of downtown Perrysburg on West River Road. ´3HQWDZDVDJUHDW FKRLFHIRUPH EHFDXVH,·OOEH UHDG\IRUP\FDUHHU DVVRRQDV,·PGRQH ZLWKKLJKVFKRROµ Trent Morelock Service Award for logging more than 250 hours of community service hours during one school year. Outside of school, Trent is active with the Lutheran Church of the Master and is a junior member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, where he has served as the junior president. After Trent graduates from Rossford High School and completes his Penta training, he plans to attend Hocking College to obtain the EMT paramedic certification. 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Open 24/7 | Board-certified Emergency Physicians | 10 Examination R Rooms ooms | 2 P Pediatric ediatric Examination R Rooms ooms | Full Diagnostic Imaging Imag aging ng Page 8 — December 5, 2013 — ROSSFORD RECORD JOURNAL Owens to host baseball camp starting Jan. 12 RHS Bulldog boys basketball 1-1 to begin new season By Michael Krieger The 2013-14 varsity basketball season began for the Rossford Bulldogs over the Thanksgiving weekend with two games at home. On Friday evening, RHS played host to the thirdranked Division IV team in the state, the Liberty-Benton Eagles. The Bulldogs struggled, losing 66-46. Then, on Saturday evening they hosted the Sylvania Northview Wildcats and emerged victorious, 5246, despite issues with finding their rhythm for better than three quarters. In the game against Liberty-Benton, the Eagles scored early and often as they exercised a deliberate and disciplined offense. The Eagles shot 62.5 per- !" cent from three-point range for the game, making 10 of 16 shots beyond the arc. Additionally, the LB man-toman defense continually disrupted the Rossford offense. The Bulldogs trailed 20-7 after the first quarter and found themselves down 3519 at the half. Liberty-Benton continued where they left off at the start of the third. A barrage of three-pointers opened the lead to 43-21. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that Rossford’s offense started to generate some tempo against the Eagles’ subs. Despite the lopsided team score, Rossford post player Brian Burks quietly had a good game. He scored 18 ! ! # $ " " # " " " " " " " " " " " ! " "$ " Shadow Valley Dental Group ! "! " $$$ $# % ! points–most of which came as a result of physical play in the paint. Burks also added seven rebounds and seemed to play with some confidence on a night when it was difficult for the team to get anything going. Liberty-Benton was led in scoring by Ryan Giese with 21 and Zach Garver with 17. The two scorers shot seven for 10 in three-pointers. “Liberty-Benton is a very good basketball team, one of the best in the state,” said RHS Coach Brian Vorst after the game. “I still think we did a lot of little things well. We didn’t back down, and we showed maturity in how we reacted.” Vorst indicated that in the past this team might have allowed their performance on Friday to affect their performance on Saturday. However, this was not the case. The next night the Bulldogs evened their record at 1-1 with a tough win over most of the second quarter. Several forced shots and trips to the foul line allowed Northview to gain a little cushion. They led 26-19 at the intermission. The start of the second half saw more of the same play and execution by both teams until Rossford’s Derek Mack drained a deep three that seemed to ignite a Bulldog run. Senior guard Mack Miller then reeled off five quick points, tying the game at 36 with six minutes remaining. Linthicum hit a put-back to give the Bulldogs the lead. The two teams volleyed back and forth for a few possessions until they stood tied at 40. Point guard Ryan Niese knocked down a key threepointer to break the tie and after Niese added two more from the free throw line, the Bulldogs pulled away for good. “For about three quarters, I was not real happy with how we played. But in the fourth, we played more under control and more unselfishly. I think our leaders really stepped up. Derek Mack, for instance, played well,” Vorst said. Mack led RHS with 17 points, including a perfect 10 for 10 from the free throw line. Miller added 15, and Linthicum muscled in nine points and grabbed eight boards. Northview’s Aerin West led all scorers with 18 points and was joined in double figures by teammate Adam Downing with 10. The varsity takes the court again twice this coming weekend as they host the Eastwood Eagles to open Northern Buckeye Conference play Friday night. “Eastwood has a couple of good players,” Vorst said, “Their best guard put up 30 against Maumee, so we need to shut him down. If we can do that, it should be a really good game.” All Saints Catholic first quarter honor roll posted All Saints Catholic School has announced the first quarter 2013-2014 honors and awards for grades 3 to 8. First Honors Students receiving this award have earned a quarterly grade of all As–93 percent or above in all content areas (religion, math, reading/literature, language arts, science/ health, social studies). Grade 3: Ellie Eberly, Leah Yost; Grade 4: Ella Burzynski, Kyra Lindsay, Michael Nawrocki, Stanley Root; Grade 5: Addison Galernik, Ellie Hire, Jack Reichert, Daniel Tokar, Stella Yackee; Grade 6 Jessica Gondak; Grade 8: Frances Kraus, Madeline Mosiniak, Alycia Murphy, Sabra Szavuly Honor Roll Students receiving this award have earned quarterly grades in all content areas averaging 85 percent or better with no grade lower than an 85 percent. Grade 3: Mary Ellis, Savannah French, Justin Hire, Julia Reichert, Lily Reimer, Lee Williams Rossford 941 Dixie Hwy. 419-666-0091 the Northview Wildcats from the typically competitive NLL. This was a rough game with physical play and occasionally sloppy execution. Both teams struggled to gain momentum and rhythm behind streaky shooting. Finally in the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs found some chemistry and pulled away to secure the victory. Northview opened the scoring in a game that saw many lead changes. Both teams worked deliberately in their half-court offenses, but regularly failed to convert their hard work into baskets. Northview shot 33.9 percent from the field and Rossford, 29.6 percent. At the end of the first quarter, junior forward Marty Linthicum provided a spark off the bench by scoring three quick baskets, cutting the early Wildcat lead to just one at the end of the period. The lead seesawed for Noah Stuck, Anna Timbrook; Grade 4: Jeffrey Gondak, Lillia Hittler, Macey Laubenthal, Jaden Schreiber, Tiffany Smith, Johnathon Stuck, Michael Szymczak; Grade 5: Emma Hinz, Adam Jakubec, Isabel Palmer, Sophia Palmer, Jacob Reimer, Olivia Thornton, Taylor York. Grade 6: Henry Eberly, Samantha Mikonowicz, Adam Rajner, Reagan Root, Ian Stawinski, Hope Yost; Grade 7: Vinny Costanzo, Jacob Darr, Jonah Kale, Kevin Malik, Paul Manteuffel, Shane Pitzen, Jenna Reichert, Isabella Rutledge, Frank Tokar, Liam Walsh; Grade 8: Ezra Baden, Aislinn Bill, Maxine Birdsell, Miranda Cano, Brian Chapa-Liberty, Jack Eberly, Courteney Hardy, Grace Hittler, Seth Valencic, Collin Yost Principal’s Award Students receiving this award are selected by teacher recommendation with principal approval. It is based on the following criteria: volunteers dependable service; exemplifies appropriate behavior in all types of situations; exhibits leadership qualities that promote a positive school environment; demonstrates academic achievement consistent with personal best; actively demonstrates their faith in daily life and in participation at Mass; earns 4s and 3s in Behavior and Work Habits section on report card. Grade 3: Ellie Eberly, Mary Ellis, Savannah French, Julia Reichert, Noah Stuck, Leah Yost; Grade 4: Ella Burzynski, Lillia Hittler, Macey Laubenthal, Michael Nawrocki, Tiffany Smith; Grade 5: Ellie Hire, Daniel Tokar; Grade 6: Jessica Gondak, Samantha Mikonowicz; Grade 7: Isabella Rutledge; Grade 8: Zack Kester-Stanford gram in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per Owens Community College is hosting a six-week baseball camp starting January 12. Owens head coach Del Young will direct the pro- coach. For information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy .com, or call toll-free 866622-4487. Wayward Inn Restaurant and Lounge Serving great Cantonese, Szechuan, Mandarin & American Fare Karaoke Friday, Dec. 6 $1 Drafts Celebrating our 45th year! Buy one dinner receive 45%off the Second of equal or lesser value with the purchase of two beverages. Dine in only. 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