ThePortClintonArea4thof JulyCelebrationCommittee, withhelpfromthePortClin-tonElksLodge,haveorganized what is planned to be the largest NoLimitTexasHoldemPoker Tournamenteverheldinthe PortClintonareaonSunday, Jan. 29 .Theeventislimitedonlyby thenumberofseatsavailablein theGrandBallroomoftheElks Lodge,231BuckeyeBlvd.The goalistoputabigdentinthe fundinggoalforthe2012Port Clinton Area 4th of July Celebra-tion. Accordingtotournamentco-organizerDebbieTester,the planning committee is gambling onincreasingthenumberof players for this years event. Theultimategoalforthe 4thofJulyfestivitiesis$8000 to$10,000andwevebeensuc-cessfulintrimmingdownthat The rare snow owl has been spotted recently around Ot-tawaCounty.Expertsfrom the Black Swamp Conserva-torysaiditsararevisitor tothisarea,however,this hasbeenanexceptional year,andtherehavebeen numerousreportsofthese gorgeous birds of the arctic tundrashowingupacross the Midwest.Thesnowowlwasspot-ted sitting on top of a barn near the overpass on Ohio 53 by Brian Sims of Port Clinton, and just south of Port Clinton by Oak Harbor resident, Tiffanie Hayes. Volume 29 Number 48www.thebeacon.netThursday, January 12, 2012FREE DaisyfeldBoneless HamWhole or Half$199 lb.Save $1.70 per lb.While Supplies Last!INSIDERECORDS 2AnCOUNTY 4AnHEALTH/NC LIVE 6AnSCHOOLS 7A nCALENDAR 8A nSPORTS 1B n BUSINESS/CLASSIFIEDS 3B Aheartycongratulationsand goodlucktoHeadCoachJake Jacobsandthemembersofthe OakHarborRocket3rdgrade fagfootballteamheadedtothe NationalChampionshipsthis weekendinKissimmee,Florida. They are fying out tonight. They playtwoseedinggamesonSat-urdayandthenthefrsttourna-ment game on Sunday. The event issingleelimination.TheOak Harborteamtookfrstplaceat aregionaltournamentinMen-tor, Ohio in November. Way to go kids!Wehaveaspecialsaluteto theseyoungmenonpage9Ain this weeks Beacon. nnnThe Cleveland Boat Show opens onFridayattheIXCenternear theairport.Icannoteforyou that there will be much at stake at this event for our local economy. WewillhaveseveralRealEstate companies,developersand,of course,yachtsalesbusinesses whoannuallycountontheat-tendeesattheBoatShowtofuel their sales in the early part of the year. Let us wish them all the best fortheeventthatgoesfromthis Friday,Jan.13throughSunday, Jan. 22.nnnAdeleKreutzfeldofPortClin-tonwasselectedasourFind Wylie winner this week outofover80entries. She found our friendly fsh hiding in the ad for MagruderHospitalon page9lastweek.Adele wins a $20 gift card from Friend-ship Food Stores. Well be hiding Wylie again next week. If you fnd him,justdropoffanentryform atouroffceintheBeaconPlace BusinessCenter,orhittheFind Wylieiconatwww.thebeacon.net. nnnThisSundaywillbethe15th AnnualGunShow&SwapMeet attheOakHarborConserva-tionClubsclubhouse,975S. GordonRoad.Admissionis$3. Doorsopenat9a.m.andthe eventclosesat3p.m.Theywill haveallkindsofhuntingand fshingequipment,guns,decoys, luresalongwithothersporting goodsandcollectables.Lunchof venison chili or beef chili will be available for $5. nnnTheHumaneSocietyofOt-tawa County is holding its annual membershipmeetingtonight starting at 6 p.m. at the Ida Rupp PublicLibrary.Thepurposeof the meeting is to allow the mem-bershiptoconsiderandadd qualifed board members seeking seats. For more information, con-tacttheHumaneSocietyshelter at 419-734-5191.nnnTell TalesBy JOHN SCHAFFNEROH fag footballteam fying southSee TELL TALES 2PARK OVERHAULEast Harbor gets $600KAROUND OTTAWA COUNTY 5Mid-America Boat Show Jan. 13-22TheProgressiveMid-AmericaBoatShowisattheI-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, from Jan. 13-22. Hours:Fridays,Jan.13,20:3p.m.-9p.m.,Saturdays, Jan. 14, 21: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sundays, Jan. 15, 22: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, Jan. 17-19:3 p.m.-9 p.m.Admission:Adults,$12,andchildren12andyoung-er,free.Formoreinformation,visitwww.cleveland-boatshow.com nnnThe I-X Center in Cleveland will again play host to one of the largest indoor boat shows in the country over this weekend and the coming week.Thisisthe55thconsecutiveyearfortheProgressive Insurance Mid-America Boat Show, which starts this Fri-day, Jan. 13, and runs through Jan. 22.Visitors will be able to board, tour and buy the newest powerboats,sailboats,fshingboats,skiboats,pontoon boats, personal watercraft and quality pre-owned models of all shapes and sizes from regional dealers, according to the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association. But the collection of boats, though, will not be the only draw.We are going to have a lot ofengagingspeakersatourentertainment stages,saidshowmanagerKenAlvey. They willcoverawiderangeofinterestsandpro-vide some fun information for boaters. UnderwaterarchaeologistRalphWilbanks, whodirectedthesuccessfulsearchforthe sunken Civil War submarine H.L. Hunley and is currently looking for John Paul Jones Bon-homme Richard, will make scheduled presen-tations on Jan. 14 and 15. Onthesamedays,solosailor AbbySunder-land will meet with visitors and sign copies of her book Unsinkable.The now-18-year-old Sunderland attempted in 2010 to become the youngestpersontosolocircum-navigatethe globe.Hertrip ended,though, whenarogue wavedismasted herboatinthe Indian Ocean. At the Anglers Alley stage, pre-sentationsand demonstrations will be conduct-edthroughout theshowdates by regional fsh-ingprofession-als and experts. Thisyearslineupofspeakerswillinclude2010MWC Team of the Year member Mike Knippenberg, 2010 MWC Father and Son Team of the YearmembersGaryand NicholasZart,2009MWC TeamoftheYearmembers MattDavisandDanGies, 2008MWCWorldWall-eyeChampionGregYar-brough, 2004 PWT Realtree Sportsman of the Year Mark Brumbaugh,plusWKYC ChiefMeteorologistBetsy Kling and experts Travis Hart-man,CarlBachtel,JoeBalog,LanceValentine,Jimand RichStedke,ElmerHeyob,BryanCoates,ScottStecher, Support Stone LabSupport Lake Erie with your trip to the Cleveland Mid-America Boat & Fishing Show on Lake Erie Day on Monday, Jan. 16, when $1 from each ticket purchased will beneft Ohio State Universitys Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory. The Sea Grant display will highlight aquatic invasive species, including Asian carp, harmful algal blooms, as well as general information about Stone Lab and Lake Erie issues. Kristin Thomas, the Island Snake Lady, will be on hand to talk about the Lake Erie water-snake and will have some slithery friends with her.See POKER 2AHold em returnsHURON - Thousands came out this weekend to witness the implosion of the former ConAgra Foods grain mills on the banks of the Huron River. The 1940s-built structures a seven-story and an 11-story building were taken down about 3 p.m. Sunday. Here are some photos of the structure right before the building is detonated and as it is crashing to earth. The remainder of the structures used for more than 30 years to mill grain and closed in 2001 will come down mechanically this week. Grain mill comes downPHOTOS BY JOHN SCHAFFNERSee BOAT SHOW 2ASetup is going on now for the annual boat show in ClevelandYOUR EXTRA ROOM!CATAWBAMINI STORAGEHours: 8-4:30 Mon-Fri4789 E. Muggy Rd., Port Clinton Heated Boat Storage Mini-Storage Business Units Various Sizes Availablewww.catawbaministorage.comamountinthepastwithsmallerTexas HoldemeventsattheElksLodge,Tes-ter said. Last year we had 107 players, up from40thepreviousyear,andwehope to meet that number this year but we can accommodate many more than that if the players turn out. Elks Exalted Ruler Craig Ward said he is happy to lend a helping hand. Webelievewehaveawonderfulfacil-ity and are very proud to share it with the community,especiallyforaneventthat celebratesthebirthofourgreatnation, he said. We hope we draw interested par-ticipants from around the region and well welcomethemwithtraditionalElkshos-pitality. Accordingto4thofJulyCommittee ChairmanandPortClintonCouncilman MikeSnider,thedateofthistournament is signifcant as well. Sunday, Jan. 29 is the week just after the NFLDivisionChampionshipGamesand the week before the Super Bowl, he said. AsafootballfanIcallthisHoneyDo Sunday.Itsthefrstweekendsincelate August that Im not going to be attending orwatchingonTVafootballgame.So rather than start on that list of projects my wifes been accumulating for fve months I think Ill play Texas Holdem. Pre-Registrationissuggestedwithany remaining open seats available at the door. ContactDebbieTesterat419-732-3012 for details and to preregister. A $50 buy-in with no re-buy is requested. Doors open on Jan. 29 at noon; table as-signmentsareat12:45p.m.,andthefrst deal is at 1 p.m.2A Thursday, January 12, 2012COMMENTARY n RECORDS The BeaconThe Beacon SM TM 1992Published bySchaffner Publications, Inc.205 S.E. Catawba Road, Suite GPort Clinton, OH 43452419-732-2154 n FAX 419-734-5382www.thebeacon.net TheBeaconispublishedeveryThursdayandis circulatedfreetothepublic,viaUSPostalServiceunder Permit#80,aswellasbyindependentcarriers.The Beacon serves, and is mailed to the communities of Port Clinton, Lakeside/Marblehead, and Oak Harbor, as well as Catawba,Danbury,Portage,Erie,Bay,Benton,Carroll and Salem Townships in Ottawa County.TheBeaconisownedandoperatedbySchaffner Publications,Inc.,John Schaffner,president.Nopartof this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any formwithouttheexpressed,writtenconsentofthe Publisher.Theviewsexpressedbythecontributorsarenot necessarily those of the management of The Beacon. The Beaconanditsheadingandlogoareprotectedthrough trademark, servicemark and copyright registration.RealestateandclassifedadscloseMondaybynoon and retail ads close Monday by 4 p.m.CIRCULATION AUDIT BYThe Beacon SM TM 1992Published bySchaffner Publications, Inc.205 S.E. Catawba Road, Suite GPort Clinton, OH 43452419-732-2154 n FAX 419-734-5382www.thebeacon.net TheBeaconispublishedeveryThursdayandis circulatedfreetothepublic,viaUSPostalServiceunder Permit#80,aswellasbyindependentcarriers.The Beacon serves, and is mailed to the communities of Port Clinton, Lakeside/Marblehead, and Oak Harbor, as well as Catawba,Danbury,Portage,Erie,Bay,Benton,Carroll and Salem Townships in Ottawa County.TheBeaconisownedandoperatedbySchaffner Publications,Inc.,John Schaffner,president.Nopartof this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any formwithouttheexpressed,writtenconsentofthe Publisher.Theviewsexpressedbythecontributorsarenot necessarily those of the management of The Beacon. The Beaconanditsheadingandlogoareprotectedthrough trademark, servicemark and copyright registration.RealestateandclassifedadscloseMondaybynoon and retail ads close Monday by 4 p.m.CIRCULATION AUDIT BYPublisherJOHN SCHAFFNERjohn@thebeacon.netEditor/Production ManagerANGIE ADAIR ZAMangie@thebeacon.netGraphic DesignLORI HICKSlori@thebeacon.netMARK SCHAFFNERmarks@thebeacon.netSales ManagerCONNIE ROBERTSconnie@thebeacon.netAccountantCINDY CONSTIENcindy@thebeacon.netCirculation ManagerBRUCE DINSEbdinse@ncbj.netAccount ExecutivesJOLENE EDGARjolene@thebeacon.netANGIE DINEangied@thebeacon.netCorporate SecretaryMARY ALICE SCHAFFNERBilling/Customer ServiceCHERYL WOLFcheryl@thebeacon.netCLASSIFIEDS419-732-1500PublisherJOHN SCHAFFNERjohn@thebeacon.netEditor/Production ManagerANGIE ADAIR ZAMangie@thebeacon.netGraphic DesignLORI HICKSlori@thebeacon.netMARK SCHAFFNERmarks@thebeacon.netSales ManagerCONNIE ROBERTSconnie@thebeacon.netAccountantCINDY CONSTIENcindy@thebeacon.netCirculation ManagerBRUCE DINSEbdinse@ncbj.netAccount ExecutivesJOLENE EDGARjolene@thebeacon.netANGIE DINEangied@thebeacon.netCorporate SecretaryMARY ALICE SCHAFFNERBilling/Customer ServiceCHERYL WOLFcheryl@thebeacon.netCLASSIFIEDS419-732-1500615 Fulton Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 419-734-3131 magruderhospital.comWould You Pass the Quiz? 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Montowski323 Buckeye Blvd.Port Clinton, OH 43452419-732-1100TELL TALES from 1ATheAnnualPortClintonKnightsof ColumbusbasketballHoopShootwillbe heldthisSunday,Jan.15at2p.m.inthe ImmaculateConceptionschoolgym.All boys and girls between the ages of 10 & 14 areeligibletocompete.Ageeligibilityis determined by the age of the contestant as of Jan. 1. All entry forms and score sheets mustincludeaparentssignature.Proof ofagemustaccompanyallregistration forms. There is no entry fee. Winners at all age levels move on to compete at District competition.Formoreinformation,call Jim Snyder at 419-797-2705.nnnThenextscheduledConestogamonthly meetingwillbeheldonMonday,Jan.16 at5:30p.m.atthePCBusGarageoffof McKinleyAvenueonthewestside.Mau-reenSaponarifromtheSalvationArmy will be the speaker.nnnTheOttawaCountyGenealogicalSoci-etymeetsat7p.m.thisTuesday,Jan.17 atIdaRuppPublicLibraryinPortClin-ton. The program will be a workshop with helpfulhindsandademonstrationof familysearchprocesses.Formoreinfor-mation,contactJanetStephensonat419-798-9307.nnnThere will be volunteer training class for those wishing to help with animal care at the Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, 3620E.StateRoad.Thefrstoneisat11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18 and the second will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. You need only attend one session to qual-ify.Theyareaskingonlyindividualswith animal care experience to participate.nnnItseemseverytimeIgooutoftownto attendaNewspaperconference,some-thinghappensthatmakesnationalnews! This time it was the rescue of my old sail-ingfriendTomCoroginintheSouthPa-cifc,about520milessouthofEasterIs-land. He was rescued by the Chilean Navy afterdismastinglastweek.Tomis84and continuestopursuehisdreamofround-ing Cape Horn! nnnCaitlynMortus,granddaughterofBob andCarolMortusofPortClintonand BobandMitziChristiansenofMarble-head,willbefeaturedinanupcoming article to be published in Womans World magazine. Caitlyn is a cancer survivor who startedanorganizationcalled KeepKids Connected that raises money to buy child cancer patients laptop com-puters to stay in touch with theirfriends.Todate,her organization has given away over 100!nnnCongratulations to Cein-win and Tom Price, our neighbors here in Beacon Place, who are celebrat-ing their 6th anniversary in business with Home Instead Senior Care. They serve clients in Erie, Ot-tawa, Huron and Sandusky Counties. The company just announced the Salute to Senior Service program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contribu-tions they make to their local communities. If you know any who might qualify, nominate them by submitting their story at www.salutetoseniorservice.com from Jan. 15 to March 15. POKER from 1A AbabyboybornJan.5atFirelands Regional Medical Center to Megan and Randy Rakosky of Marblehead.AbabyboybornJan5atFirelands Regional Medical Center to Angela and Timothy Zam of Port Clinton.Alma C. PuestowMay 28, 1919 Jan. 5, 2012AlmaC.Puestow,92,ofOakHarbor, OH,passedaway,Thursday,Jan.5,at her residence.Visitationwillbefrom2to8p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, in the Robinson-Walker FuneralHome&Crematory,OakHar-bor, with family present from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8.Funeral services will be conducted byReverendCherylWesselat11a.m., Tuesday,Jan.10inSt.PaulLutheran Church.IntermentwillbeinRoose Cemetery, Oak Harbor.Memorial con-tributionsinmemoryofAlmamaybe given to St. Paul Lutheran Church or to a charity of the donors choice.Online condolencesmaybesharedwiththe familyatwww.walkerfuneralhomes.com. VFWIamwritingtomakethecommunity awareofsomefactsandtoaskthepublic for their support.The VFW Post 2480, located at 214 Madi-son Street in downtown Port Clinton, Ohio is currently experiencing the stresses of the poor economy.The VFW Post 2480 was established eighty years ago to serve its membership as a fra-ternalorganizationintendedtopromote patriotism,historyandeducationamong itsmembers.Wepreserveandstrengthen comradeship,perpetuatethememoryof our dead, and assist their survivors.Ourservicesaredonatedtothecom-munity,inmostcases.Wesupportmili-tary,studentandothercharitablegroups throughthedonationoftheuseoftheir facilities.Aswemoveforwardandattempttoad-justandsurvive,weaskforyoursupport and consideration of what the community would miss, should we not survive.Your suggestions, support and donations of any type are welcome in our quest to re-mainaviablepartoftheOttawaCounty community.Richard EllisCommander, VFW Post 2480Salvation ArmyThesuccessofOttawaCountyistruly thestoryofDavidandGoliath.Itisevi-denteachandeveryyearthatIhavebeen the Director for The Salvation Army in this amazing County.Each year our Red Kettle Goal is given to us by The Northwest Ohio Salvation Army in Toledo and this year was raisedto$55,000.00.Becauseofthetre-mendousgenerosityandsupportofour Community along with the support of our Bell Ringing Volunteers of Ottawa County, we raised $60,776.32!!The 662 Bell Ring-ing VolunteersofOttawaCountyrangthe bellfor1,500hours!Congratulationsto eachandeverybellringeranddonorin OttawaCounty,forwecouldnothaveat-tained this unattainable goal without you!! Forthepastfouryears,asDirectorof TheSalvationArmyOttawaCounty,I have been amazed and overwhelmed at the charitabledevotionthatthepeopleinOt-tawa County have. This year, we had three individuals/organizations who have joined The$1,000Club.JeffersonElemen-taryStudentsraised$1,208.16,CICraised $1,065.25andaspecialawardtoMayor DebbieHymore-Testerwho,givenThe MayorChallengebyMayorBellinToledo tobeathis$155,notonlyconqueredhim, but dominated him, by raising $1,025.53 in just 1.5 hours!!From the toy collection boxes, Angel Tree tags, Coat collections, mitten trees, toy do-nations and monetary gifts that are a steady streaminmyoffcefromOct.1through Dec. 31, I am, once again, speechless at the bigheartedness of Ottawa County!!! Wealsohavereceivedanddistributed over 1032 coats this year, through our Coats for Families Program and distributed over 6,500 toys to nearly 1,700 children through our Toy Program, with over 100 volunteers. Without the generosity of the Communi-ty and Volunteers, we could not have served so many people in need in Ottawa County andtheseprogramsthatTheSalvation Army offer year-round, could not happen.It is with great pride and admiration, for which I am proud to say, I live in and work in Ottawa County!Maureen SaponariDirectorThe Salvation Army-Ottawa CountyJoe Cornwall, Jeff Liskay and Jonathan Shoemaker. Families will also want to catch the en-tertainingandeducationalshowspro-videdbyCaptnWillietheGreatLakes Pirate Jan. 13-17 and 20-22. Severaldiscountsarebeingofferedto attractvisitors.Acannedfooddriveto benefttheHungerNetworkofGreater Cleveland will be held Tuesday,Jan. 17, when each person who brings four cans offoodtohelpfllasmallboatwillbe given free admission. At 5 p.m. on the following two nights - Jan. 18 and 19 - the shows admission pricewillbedroppedto$5forPut-in-BayDays,whichwillculminatewith entertainmentfromSouthBassIsland regulars on Thursday evening. 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A lush lingering fnish leave you wanting more.Regular Price: $22.99Close-outPrice$999*You Save: $13.00 per bottle1.75LLast week at $9.99!OliverWinerysAmericanHeritage WineSangria Regular Price ...........................$5.99 Bassetts Price ..........$2.99 Case Cost Per Bottle ................$2.70 You Save .................$3.20 per bottleOnly 30 Cases!Sliced& Wrapped FREE to your orderOnly 20 Cases at this price!The way grocery shopping should be!www.bassetsmarket.comInanefforttoexpandofferingstoa widerrangeofadults,theElderCollege programatTerraStateCommunityCol-lege, in conjunction with the Kern Center, is announcing a new program AWAKE Adults Wanting Activities, Knowledge and Experiences.For its inaugural offering, the program is nowtakingreservationsforawintergolf triptoSouthCarolina. Youwillbetrans-ported to and from Terra to South Carolina via motor coach, play 18 holes of golf with cart each day on a different course, two meals each day and lodging. Replays are at your own expense.Cost of this four-day trip (Feb. 15-20) is $635. All El-derCollegetripsareopen to the public. ElderCollegeisamem-bershiporganizationopen tothepublicatTerrafor adultsage50andbeyond whoshareacommonde-siretolearn.Noprevious college experience is neces-sary.Thecourseschedule variesfromtermtoterm buttypicallyincludessuch topicsascomputers,his-tory,artandmusic.There are also several educational outingopportunitiesdur-ing each term either in the formoftravelorphysical activities.Forinformation,visit www.terra.edu/learningor call 419-559-2255. 4A Thursday, January 12, 2012 AROUNDOTTAWACOUNTYThe BeaconA full-service Redken Salon419-732-3302Open Monday-SaturdayWalk-ins Welcome332 Buckeye Blvd. Port Clinton, OHwww.hair-quarters.comEyelash ExtensionsBook yours now!$50 Launching Price!20% Off Perm SpecialLife here is all about choice. Otterbein North Shore offers complete retirement options such as patio homes, apartments, assisted living and the newest concept in nursing, the Jane Baker House, offering private suite nursing and rehabilitation in a small house with a great room and fireplace.9400 North Shore Blvd.: Take Route 2 to Route 269 North (Lakeside-Marblehead Exit). Take 269 North to 163 East (dead-end) and then turn right. Take 163 East 2.5 miles to North Shore Boulevard. Turn left onto North Shore Boulevard. Go two miles. Otterbein North Shore is on the right.Contact Lisa Cutcher at (419) 798-8203. In keeping with our United Methodist tradition, we seek toenhance the quality of life & holistic growth of older persons.www.otterbein.orgWeekly News FromOTTERBEINwww.otterbein.orgIs your New Years Resolution to have a plan in place for now and in the future? We plan to help with that! In the next few months, Otterbein North Shore will host several seminars to help you learn about fnding a reputable real estate pro, learn about downsizing and interior design, moving experts and more.Lets start off with our complimentary Learn & Learn: Right Realtor, Right Price, Right Frame of Mind with career realtors, Chuck and Marti Redmond of Bolte Realty on Monday, January 23rd at 1:00pm. Chuck & Marti will share their expertise, real estate forecasting and Chef Ryan will prepare a delicious lunch!Want to know more about local real estate? Call now to reserve your lunch!Cant make the Lunch & Learn? Dont miss our Open House Tour on January 15th from 1:00 til 3:00pm to see our newest & best patio homes to date!~By Lisa Cutcher, Senior Lifestyle DirectorResolution: A PlanImmediate CashFOR WOOD DECOYSWill Pick-upCaptain Johns419-656-4980Inside Out ConstructionInterior Exterior PaintingBath & Kitchen RemodelingLawn Service & PatiosCall Bryan or Chad567-938-9313Higheffciencyforcedair&boilersystemsIndoorairqualityHeatPumps&GeothermalResidential/commercialchangeoutNewconstructionandmaintenanceWaterheatersQualityHeating/CoolingServiceswww.baysidecomfort.com419-732-6688or800-589-336624HourServiceonallbrandsofequipment6monthsinterest-freefnancingWith coupon.Not valid with other offer or discounts. Exp 1-31-12Bayside Comfort419-732-6688/800-589-3366$10OFFOne Service CallWith coupon.Not valid with other offersor discounts. Exp 1-31-12Bayside Comfort419-732-6688/800-589-3366TheOttawaCountyDepartmentofJob andFamilyServiceshasearnedstatewide recognitionforperformancebyitsChild SupportEnforcementAgency.TheJFS receivednotifcationoftheBestPerfor-manceonSupportOrderEstablishment intheMediumtoSmallCaseloadDivi-sionawardlastmonth.Thisawardis basedonthepercentageofeligiblecases inthecountywithchildsupportorders established or in existence during the pre-vious federal fscal year, and is divided into caseloadsizeforallOhiocounties.Be-tween October 2010 and September 2011, there were 2,022 eligible child support cas-es in Ottawa County, of which 1,933 con-tainedestablishedchildsupportorders, representinga95.6percentestablishment rate.Duringthissamefederalfscalyear, theChildSupport Agencyaveraged2,500 casesmonthlyandcollectedmorethan $6.9millioninchildandspousalsupport payments.County child support agency earns statewide recognitionTheOttawa-Sandusky-SenecaCounty Joint Solid Waste District recently gave Ot-terbeinNorthShoreagranttopurchase newfurniture,madefromrecycledprod-ucts,foritsmainentrance.Thegoalof the grant program is to enhance recycling opportunities of the three-county District throughawarenessandeducationofcur-rent recycling programs or to buy recycled products.Arequirementofthegrantisthatare-cyclingprogramisinplace,whichOtter-beinhashadformanyyears.Inaddition to recycling, new to Otterbein Corporates green projects is paying vendors through directdepositandbeginningthismonth, allemployeeswillaccesstheirpaycheck stubsandotherbeneftinformationon-line.Otterbein North Shore is located at 9400 N.ShoreBlvd.,inDanburyTownship.It isaContinuumCareRetirementCom-munity offering independent and assisted living, as well as short-term rehabilitation in the Jane Baker House. For information, callMarketingDirectorLisaCutcherat 419-798-8203.Additionalinformation regardingOtterbeinRetirementLiving Communitiesisavailableatwww.otter-bein.org.PortClintonCityCouncilman-at-Large Mike Snider took his second oath of offce duringaprivateceremonyandreception onMonday,Dec.26,atthePortClinton Fire Station.Outgoing Port Clinton May-orDebbieHymore-Testeradministered theoath.Snidersdaughter,Haley,and wife,MaryAnn,heldtheBibleduringthe proceedings. Asmallgroupoffamilyand friendswitnessedthebriefceremony.All werethentreatedtoatourofthefacility and a light lunch in the fre stations train-ing/meeting room.Im deeply honored that the citizens of Port Clinton once again saw ft to place me inthisseat.Togetherwevemadeagreat deal of progress over these past four years andIlookforwardtoworkingwiththe newadministrationandfellowcouncil-mentokeepthatprogressmovingfor-ward, Snider said.OATH OF OFFICEMunicipal Court Judge Frederick C. Hany II gives the Oath of Offce to Attorney George C. Wilber to begin his ninth term as law director for the City Of Port Clinton. Holding the Bible in the ceremony is Wilbers fancee, Kathy Jo Schweitzer.JudgeJamesD.Jen-sen has fled petitions to run for judge of the SixthDistrictCourt ofAppeals.Jensenis seekingtheseatcur-rentlyheldbyJudge Peter Handwork, who is retiring.Jensenhasserved asajudgeoftheLu-casCountyCourtof CommonPleas,GeneralDivision,since 1995.Hepreviouslywasapartnerinthe law frm of Spengler Nathanson and served 13 years with the Department of Justice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. He is a former presidentoftheToledoBarAssociation and currently serves on the Ohio State Bar Associations Board of Governors.JensenwasappointedbythelateChief JusticeThomasJ.Moyertoserveonthe Supreme Courts Task Force to review the CodeofJudicialConduct,andtheTask Force to review Ohios jury system.The Sixth District Court of Appeals cov-ers eight counties: Williams, Fulton, Wood, Lucas, Ottawa, Huron, Erie and Sandusky. Jensenearnedhislawdegreefromthe University of Toledo in 1969.Otterbein gets Joint Solid Waste grantSnider takes second oath of offceJensen to run for Sixth District Court of AppealsJENSENElderCollege announcesadditional programmingAla Carte Cafe225 Madison - Downtown Port Clinton419-734-9939Just a few of our Amazing Specials . . . 8 oz Sirloin Steak $7.95w/home fries, 2 eggs and toast 2 Pork Chops with 2 Eggs $7.251/4 home fries & toastCarry Out Dine InnMon-Sat 6am-1pm Sun. 6am - 12:30pmCoupon required. Not valid with other offers. Exp. 1/31/2012Buy one breakfast, getthe second one of equal orlesser value at 1/2 pricewww.thebeacon.net AROUNDOTTAWACOUNTYThursday, January 12, 2012 5AQuality Healthcare for Every Member of Your Family!ENDOCRINOLOGYAhmad Sabbagh, MDSandusky 419-557-6990FAMILY PRACTICEShavinder Ahluwalia, MDSandusky 419-625-7594Jessica Crow, DOPort Clinton 419-732-0700David Girvin, DOCastalia 419-684-5369Brett Kuns, DOCastalia 419-684-5369Bryan Kuns, DOCastalia 419-684-5369Luis L. Perez, DOVermilion 440-967-1128Laurie Rousseau, DOBerlin Heights 419-588-2975Seth Ruggles, DONorwalk 419-668-4567INFECTIOUS DISEASEMichael Blank, MDSandusky 419-557-6780INTERNAL MEDICINECharanjit Ahluwalia, MDSandusky 419-626-1313Mudita Bhatia, MDSandusky 419-626-1313Sunir Kumar, MDSandusky 419-626-1313Thomas Williamson, MDHuron 419-433-5222NEPHROLOGYM. Moutaz Almawaldi, MDSandusky 419-627-8403Essam Elashi, MDSandusky 419-627-8403Gwang Kim, MDSandusky 419-627-8403OBSTETRICS &GYNECOLOGYPenola Jones, MDSandusky 419-609-9130PEDIATRICSNataliya Bumagina, MD, FAAPSandusky 419-625-4995PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATIONChristopher Parnell, DOSandusky 419-557-6780PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERYGregory Surfield, MDSandusky 419-621-1940PULMONARY DISEASES, CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE Christopher Avendano, MDSandusky 419-609-7506Kamal Chaban, MDSandusky 419-609-7506Leanne Strack, DOSandusky 419-609-7506Attention United Healthcare Policy HoldersFirelands Physician Group physicians will begin accepting United Healthcare insurance coverage. All individuals covered by United Healthcare, or considering United Healthcare as their healthcare insurance provider, will be in network when using Firelands Physician Group physicians. (Please check with individual offices for effective dates.)FirelandsPhysicianGroupisamulti-specialtygroup providing primary care services andspe-cialty care services to the surroundingregion. Allphysicians are on the medical staff at Firelands Re-gional Medical Center. For more information visitFirelandsPhysicianGroup.com.FIND WYLIE!Each week Wylie is hidingsomewhere in The Beacon.Tell us where you fnd him.A winner will be chosenfrom the correct entries.Name:___________________________PhoNe:___________________________Date:____________________________aD Wylie FouND iN:________________Page Number:_____________________email:___________________________SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY BY MAIL OR WALK IN TO:205 SECATAWBA RD., SUITE G PORT CLINTON, OH43452OR EMAIL IT TO:WHERESWYLIE@THEBEACON.NET***ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLDOTTAWA COUNTY LIMITED HISTORICAL EDITION RIFLEOnly 25 Will Be Made!Artwork engravedhere on buttstock.2011 Historical Armory, Inc. ToOrderCall1-877-484-0179www.historicalarmory.com/county-editionsFor more information visit,0% interest!Engraved on aordable, American-made, stock Henry ries, the Ottawa County Ohio Historical Edition Rie combines meticulous research, original artwork, and nely detailed engraving to celebrate the history of Ottawa County. e project is limited to 25 edition numbers. Personalization and layaway available.One week only- Save $50!H001 Standard Rifle$499.99* .22LR (regularly $549.99)H004 Goldenboy$799.99* .22LR (regularly $849.99)H009B$1399.99*.30/30*Plus S&H-Also available as a set-For more information please e-mail us at: info@historicalarmory.com*Dealer Inquiries Welcome* 525 State Rt. 635, Helena, OH419-638-5411Chateau Tebeau WineryOpen Year Round!Thur & Fri11am-10pmSat 2pm-10pmLIVE ENTERTAINMENTFri 1/13 - Dan Roberson(Guitarist/Vocalist)Sat 1/14 - Classic Trendz(Guitarist/Vocalist)Tasting Room Menu ToursKidsinOttawaCountygradesthirdthroughsixthwill bebringinghomefyersaboutafree,funeventhappen-ing on Jan. 14 at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and Ottawa NWR from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) 4 KIDS event will be asimilartypeeventtothecenturyoldChristmasBird Counts that happen across America and are sponsored by Audubon, but geared toward kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult and will go out in groups with adult bird guides to count every bird that they see or hear on a planned route.A basic bird ID and binocular use session will precede the feld session, so prior birding experience is not required. Participants can bring their own binoculars or use a pair from the Marsh. AhotlunchwillbeprovidedbytheFriendsofMagee Marsh, and Back To The Wild wildlife experts will attend with live birds from their Wildlife Rehabilitation and Edu-cation Center. Pre-registrationisstronglyencouraged,butnotre-quired. Participants should plan to dress for the weather. Registration for this free event will take place at the Bird Center at Magee Marsh, 13229 W. Ohio 2, Oak Harbor. To pre-register, call Mary at 419-898-0960, Ext. 31.COLUMBUS-StateRep.DennisMur-ray(D-Sandusky)thisweekannounced thereleaseof$600,000instatefundsfor improvements at East Harbor State Park.Theprojectincludesanewrestroom facilitytoreplaceanexisting,outdated buildingthatservesthebeachareaofthe state park. Afteryearsofunderfundingourstate parksandafterdecadesofneglectingone ofOhiosrealgems,thestatemustinvest infacilitiesthatwillmakeiteasier,better andsaferforOhioans,visitorsandtheir families to take advantage of the lake front atEastHarborStatePark,Murraysaid. Thisfrststepisasmalldownpayment onamuchlargerobligationthatOhio owes to current and future generations to maintain these natural areas that all of us own together.The building will include changing areas, vending,lockerareas,outdoorshowers, lifeguardoffcesandstoragespace.The former building will be demolished as part of the project.EastHarborStateParkislocatedalong the north coast of the Marblehead Penin-sulaandincludes1,500feetofLakeErie beach,amarina,campgrounds,picnicar-eas, and scenic wetlands.The park opened in 1947.OttawaResidentialServices,Inc.willbe openeveryMonday,WednesdayandFri-daybetweentheoffcehoursof10a.m. and4p.m.TuesdaysandThursdayswill bebyappointmentonly.Additionally, theORSIobservesthefollowingholiday schedule:Jan.16-MartinLutherKing Day;Feb.20-PresidentsDay;May28t Memorial Day; July 4 - Independence Day; Sept.3-LaborDay;Nov.12-Veterans Day;Nov.22-Thanksgiving;Nov.23-in lieuofColumbusDay;Dec.24-Christ-mas Eve; Dec. 25 - Christmas; and Dec. 31 -New Years Eve.Toreacharepresentative,call419-734-7622.Ottawa Residential Services Hours for 2012Christmas Bird Count 4 KIDSRep. Murray Announces $600K forEast Harbor State Park ImprovementsFunds to aid construction of new restroom and shower buildingSubmit stories for The Beacon at www. t h e beacon.net6A Thursday, January 12, 2012HEALTH n NORTH COAST LIVE The BeaconServices at our New Facility Include: Corporate Health Center will begin seeing clients at its new location on January 3, 2012. Hours of Operation: Monday Friday: 7 am 5 pm Physical Therapy now has a new satellitelocation. Hours of Operation: Monday,Wednesday and Friday 7 am 5 pm (You do not have to be a client of CorporateHealth to use the physical therapy services.) Lab Services and X-ray Services all under one roof for one-stop convenience. (You do not have to be a client of CorporateHealth to use lab services; however, you doneed to be a client to use x-ray services.) Home Health Services providing skillednursing, physical, occupational, speech andsocial services in the comfort of your home.Now serving 13 counties.For more information, call: Corporate Health: 419-557-5052 Home Health: 419-557-6590Physical Therapy: 419-557-7040Visit our Newest Facility!firelands.comPlease Join us for a Community Open House & Ribbon Cutting!5420 Milan Road, SanduskyThursday, January 263pm 7 pmMeet the staff, tour the facility and enjoy refreshments. Ribbon cutting will take place at 3:30 pm.Theres abetterway to buyinsurance.You can buy yourinsurancefrom a stranger at1-800NUMBERor from...a neighbor, someone you know, someone you can trust and respect.Call today and talk to a real person who cares about your familys protection and security.120 West Second St.Port Clinton, Ohio419-732-3171Life Home Car BusinessTh e No Pr o b l e m Pe o p l ewww.frederick-insurance.comLori Madison802 W. Main St., Marblehead419-798-4293 service@starcher.bizPlumbing Heating Air Conditioning& Electrical Service24HR EMERGENCY SERVICE!Watchtower Home Monitoring ServiceLic # 2770515th ANNUALGUN SHOW/SWAP MEETSunday, January 15, 2012Oak Harbor Conservation Club975 S. Gordon Road, Oak Harbor9 am - 3 pmLimited tables available call:1-800-544-5519Chili Lunch Available$3/AdmissionRafflesRaffles~ Door prizes for the frst 100 visitors ~::t Madison Street , Port Clinton, Ohio Serving Ottawa County for 97 Years! www.oandh1915.com OH LIC #32728 For a limited timewe are offering a $500 rebate* on qualifyingCarrier Infinity heating and cooling systems.Why wait? Call today to schedule yourfree estimate. Our 97th Year! *See dealer for details.Equipment must be purchased byFebruary 28, 2012to qualify for rebate. Playmakers Civic Theatre604 W. 6th St., Port Clinton, Ohio 419-734-5044PresentsA laughable comedy featuring two sisters,masquerading as nuns, who beg for a specialcause on the streets of New York.StarringJeffBugbee,SylviaChappell, MartinJ.Smith,MillieButts,Alison Sauvey, and Bella (the canine actress)Directed byMargot MacCann and Richard Renn8pm performances onJan. 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st2pm matinees on Jan. 15th and 22ndAdmission is $12CHEATING CHEATERSby John PatrickOpening Night:Thurs., January 12th at 8pmCatering For All OccasionsLunches to Go$5.50Mon., Jan. 16Hot Roast Beef SandwichesOR Liver & OnionsMashed Potatoes & GravyVegetable - Roll & ButterTues., Jan. 17Spaghetti & Meatballs ORStuffed ShellsTossed Salad, Garlic BreadWed., Jan. 18MeatloafMashed Potatoes & GravyVegetable - Roll & ButterThur., Jan. 19Stuffed Pork ChopMashed Potatoes & GravyVegetable - Roll & ButterFri., Jan. 20Philly Steak SandwichGrilled Onions & MushroomsParty PotatoesDill SpearAdditional items available.Substitutions may be madewithout notice.141B Maple StreetPort Clinton419.734.1955With an Edward Jones Roth IRA, any earnings are tax-free, and distributions can be taken free of penalties or taxes.* You may even beneft from converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.Tax-free Income Is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself at Retirement.At Edward Jones, we spend time getting to know your goalsso we can help you reach them. To learn more about why an Edward Jones Roth IRA can make sense for you, call orvisit today.www.edwardjones.comMember SIPC* Earnings distributions from a Roth IRA may be subject to taxes and a 10% penalty if the account is less than fve years old and the owner is under age 59.Frank I Leone, AAMSFinancial Advisor.2870 E Harbor RdPort Clinton, OH 43452419-732-6570Gary J Coon, CFPFinancial Advisor.126 East Second StreetPort Clinton, OH 43452419-732-3128Local certifed instructor Lisa Seck-lerwilloffertwostrength-training classesintheMagruderConference CentereveryweekonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom5:30to6:30p.m. Cost for the class is $4 per session. Thisclassisafull-bodyworkout with lots of stretches to combat sore-ness.Participantsusehandweights, elasticbandsandtubing,stretch stripsandtheirownbodyweightto whipmusclesintoshape.Strength traininghelpspreventage-related muscleloss,inadditiontokeeping bones and metabolism strong.Participantsmayjointheclasses anytime.Fordetails,contactRachel Fall,MagrudersCommunityOut-reach&DevelopmentManager,at 419-732-4061. For information about otherclasses,educationalprograms andevents,visitwww.magruderhos-pital.com and click on the events cal-endar.TwoofSteinHospicesassistant medical directors and a nurse practi-tioner were recently certifed in Hos-pice and Palliative Medicine.Dr.JessicaCrowlivesonCatawba Islandandhasafamilymedicine practiceinPortClinton.Dr.Larry Robinson lives in Sandusky, where he has a family medicine practice.Bothphysiciansreceivedtheircer-tifcation from the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. To receivecertifcation,physiciansmust haveatleasttwoyearsofexperience inhospiceandpalliativemedicine, completeextensiveinterdisciplinary training and pass a rigorous test that requires one to two years of study. TwootherSteinphysicianswere previouslycertifedinHospiceand PalliativeMedicine:SeniorMedical DirectorDr.WilliamInglisandAs-sociateMedicalDirectorDr.James Preston.KatyMcGraw,anursepractitioner wholivesinHuron,receivedad-vancedpracticenursecertifcation fromtheNationalBoardforCer-tifcationofHospiceandPalliative Nurses.Strength training at MagruderStein staffers to earn certifcationTherenownedMerlingTriowillperforminPortClin-ton at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the next concert of the Musical Arts Series at Firelands. The triobringstogethermusi-ciansfromPolish,Japanese andDutchbackgrounds and takes its name from the Danishviolin-makerPaul Merling.AllthreeMerlingTrio musiciansaremembersof WesternMichiganUniver-sitymusicfaculty.Renata ArtmanKnifcisprofessor of music; Bruce J. Uchimura isprofessorofmusic,con-ductstheUniversitySym-phonyOrchestra,teaches celloandcoacheschamber ensembles;SusanWiersma Uchimuraisamemberof thepianofacultyandstaff accompanist at the universi-ty and previously served on thefacultiesoftheCleve-landInstituteofMusicand the Aspen Music School.Knifc,whoperformson aviolinfashionedin1898 byVincenzoPostiglionein Naples,Italy,beganherin-ternationalcareerwiththe EnglishChamberOrches-traatage21.Shehas touredEurope,Asia andNorthandSouth Americawithsuch musiciansasPinchas Zuckerman,Jean-PierreRampal,Barry Tuckwell,ItzhakPerl-man,IsaacSternand VladimirAshkenazy and has recorded doz-ens of albums for EMI, Decca, and CBS labels.BruceUchimura, whoperformsonan Enrico Marchetti cello made in Turin, Italy, in 1899,receivedabachelorofmusicdegreefromTheJul-liard School of Music and a Master of Music degree from Cleveland Institute of Music, and was named 2010 Music Educator of the Year by the Michigan String Teachers As-sociation.PianistWiersmaUchimuraalsomaintainsanactive privatestudio,withstudentswhohavewonmanypiano competitions.AdditionalinformationontheMerling Trio is at www.merlinggtrio.com.TheconcertwilltakeplaceatFirelandsPresbyterian Church, 2626 E. Harbor Road, and tickets are available for $15 at the door; students are admitted for free. Following the performance, the audience will be invited to a recep-tiontomeetthemusicians.Theconcertissponsoredby Neidecker, LeVeck and Crosser and WGTE. Accommoda-tions are arranged through OurGuest Inn.Merling Trio plays Musical Arts SeriesStudentsingradesthree throughfveareinvited totheIdaRuppPublicLi-brarytojoininforcrafts, games and snacks based on thepopularseriesDiary of a Wimpy Kid. Noregistrationisre-quired for the event, set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 21. Forinformation,callthe library at 419-732-3212.Diary of a Wimpy KidStuck inside on a cold winter day? Create a winter wonderland! You do not need real snoworevenneedtobeoutsidetoenjoy winter activities. TheLetsPretend:WinterWonderland programfor3-,4-,and5-year-olds(no kindergarteners, please) is based on imagi-naryplay,storiesandsongsandplanned for 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Port Clinton library.The frst part of the program is for child only(childmustbeabletostayinroom without a caregiver); for the second part of program, caregivers and siblings of all ages will be welcome to join.Childrenwillbeintro-ducedtobooksandmu-sicbasedonathemeand thengiventheopportunity tousehisorherimagina-tiontobecomepartofthe theme.Forinformation,contact IdaRuppPublicLibraryat 419-732-3212Lets Pretend: Winter WonderlandFor All Your Property & Casualty NeedsJohn FritzJennifer NeumanSteve Gulas Cindy BolteChuck DeVoreFor Home, Auto & Heath Insurance Quotes,visit our website at bolteinsurance.com419-732-3111134 East Second StreetPort ClintonCall us for a free quote on your:Home Auto Boats RVs Cycles Business InsuranceSecondary Residence & MoreRenee BolteStineWe SellPeace of Mindwww.thebeacon.net SCHOOLSThursday, January 12, 2012 7AAuthorized Dealer537 West Lakeshore DrivePort Clinton, Ohio419-734-3739E-Z-GOS LSV 2Five(Low Speed Street Vehicle)NEW!Drive on the street in speed zones of 35 mph and below!0%Financing Avaiable!We Take Trades!www.drewscustomcarts.comOWN THE WATER, NOT THE BOAT!freedomboatclub.com 419-797-3000See us at theProgressiveMid-America Boat Showat the Cleveland I-X CenterJan 13-22, Booth 352Catawba IslandSkipper Buds at Marina Del Isle6801 E Harbor RoadSanduskyLyman Harbor1615 First StreetFree Home Frieswith the purchase ofany breakfastPeninsula Restaurant Expires 1/31/12Join us for great food,including the areasBEST PERCH!Peninsula Restaurant6982 E Harbor Rd (SR 163) Marblehead 419 734-4963Free French Frieswith the purchase ofany sandwichPeninsula Restaurant Expires 1/31/12Daily$6 LunchSpecialsOpen Daily7am - 2 pmCarry Out AvailableOttawa,SanduskyandSenecaCountyart students in seventh through 12th grades had theopportunitytoparticipateintheOSS Solid Waste Districts Calendar Design Con-test.Studentswereencouragedtocreatea designwitharecyclingorlitterprevention theme to be included in a 2012 calendar cre-ated by the District.Entriesreceivedwerethenjudgedbythe BowlingGreenStateUniversity ArtDepart-ment.Twelvedesignswereselectedforthe calendars, which were then distributed to all oftheschoolsandcountyoffcesineachof the three counties.WinningdesignsinOttawaCountyatthe highschoollevelweresubmittedbyMrs. Knapp,artteacheratPortClintonHigh School, and include the following students: First Anna Stalder Second Taylor MurphyWinning designs at the middle school level were submitted by Mrs. Arthur, art teacher at Port Clinton Middle School, and include the following students: First Taylor Steyer Second Chandler MinnearThewinnersreceivedabookbagmade fromrecycledplasticwaterbottlesandyo-gurtcontainersandwereflledwithavari-etyofartsupplies.Inaddition,theDistrict framedthewinnersoriginalartworkina recycled content frame.TheDistrictwouldliketocongratulateall ofthewinnersandthankallstudentswho participated in the contest. For general recycling information, District recycling collections or sponsored events, log ontotheOSSSolidWasteDistrictswebsite atwww.recycleoss.org.JoinusonFacebook by searching: Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Green RecyclingSceneandhittingthelikebutton onourpage.Residentscanalsocontactthe offcedirectlyat419-334-7222orcalltoll-free at 888-850-7224.Locals artwork chosen for calendarArtwork by Anna Stalder Artwork by Taylor Murphy Artwork by Taylor Steyer Artwork by Chandler MinnearPCHS Class of 1987The PCHS Class of 1987 will be holding its 25-year reunion Aug. 11. We are still in needofcontactinformationforsomeof our classmates.Its been a long time since our last reunion and trying to fnd every-onehasbeenataskwithinitself.Many thanks to Joseph Biro and Renee Randolph Nyeforalltheirhardworkinwhittling down the list.Classmates for whom we are still missing contact information are: Tami Zetzer, Lester McMurray, Dan Patrick, Joe Cobb, Keith Ballard, Mike Brennan, Derek Carroll,JamesGerber,DeannaGrieger, KimGrimm,AprilGrobe,BobHensley, MarkHowell,JeffMeek,MichellePeter-son,EricReiter,ClarkReitz,SteveScalf and John StegemanContactLeahMyersEitelatred_vball@hotmail.comor740-412-0339withinfor-mation or send it to her home, 1645 Wind-ing Road, Circleville, OH 43113. PCHS Class of 1962ThePortClintonHighSchoolClassof 1962 is planning their fftieth class reunion to be held this September an are asking for anyinformationonthelocationofmiss-ingclassmates.Anyonehavinganyinfor-mation is asked to contact Barry and Mary JoCoverat419-341-6025orviaemailat barry.cover@yahoo.comWe are searching for the following class-mates:RobertAlfredBrown,JoyceLynn Bughman,AliciaCantu.JohnWesley Dates,MichaelJeromeDerivan,Mark I.Eschelman,GlennSmithFinleyIII, GleniceFordHoak,L.JohnFredmund, Diane Marie Hopkins, Gary Victor Jensen, WayneAKing,JeanneMallett,Virginias AnnNichols,CherylSnare,LawrenceE. Stetson, Charles Sprigg, Alice Faye Stevens, James Frederick Strause and John F. Sum-mersett.ReunionStudents in Judy Mahers third grade class at Immaculate Conception School had a special speaker, Kelly Snyder along with her guide dog visit their class recently. The class had just fnished reading the story Moms Best Friend by Sally Hobart Alexander. This story spoke about a mother who needed a guide dog. The dogs name was Ursula.Snyder was just partnered with her second guide dog in June. She was able to explain the training process and proper manners people should usewhentheyseeaguidedogthatisworkinginpublic.Thestudents asked lots of questions.Garrett Hirt, Collin Fleming, Alyssa Diaz, Mrs. Judy Maher, Mitch-ell Coon, Joseph Bennett, Kelly Snyder and her guide dog, Adri-anna Hummel, Chase Mayle and Parker Kajfasz pose for a photo.Speaker bringsguide dog to ICSPortClintonLeadership Councilishostingacandrive fortheJan.13BoysBasketball gamevs.Clyde.PortClinton Middle School and High School Students are asked to bring four CansofFoodthatarenotex-piredtothegame.Inreturn, students will receive free admis-sion to the game.Allthefoodcollectedbythe studentswillbedonatedtothe local food pantry.Port Clinton Leadership CouncilCan Drive8A Thursday, January 12, 2012 SCHOOLSnCOMMUNITYCALENDARThe BeaconA portion of this space donatedby Leisure Living MagazinePortageResale CenterSHOP * DONATE * VOLUNTEER3260 E. State Rd.Port Clinton(Across from the airport, east side of the old Portage School)419-732-1780 HOURS OF OPERATION MON., WED., & FRI.10:00 AM 3:00 PMVOLUNTEERS HELPING PEOPLEMISSION STATEMENTThe Portage Resale Center is a community organization based on Christian values, beneting Ottawa County charities and offering quality, low cost merchandise to all in need. Drop off hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Mon., Wed., & Fri., or by appointmentPortage Resale Center is a non-prot 501C(3) organizationNOW OPENA portion of this space donatedby The Beacon1405 East State Street Fremont, OH 43420(Behind East Side Dairy Queen)419-334-9455www.fremontbattingrange.comFBRFremont Batting Range& Recreational FacilityStay Ahead of your CompetitionIndoor Winter Hitting LeaguesForming now and start Jan. 14th Leagues for all ages (10 and up) Sign up as full team of 4 or individually 8 week season only $42Jan. 12Ladies Lunch GroupWHAT: The Vineyard on Catawba group meets for lunchWHEN: NoonWHERE: Casa Las PalmasINFO: Any lady wishing to join should call the Vineyard offce before Jan. 9 for reservationsDiabetic SupportWHAT: The support group is for anyone dealing with Diabetes, including family and friendsWHEN: NoonWHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference CenterINFO:Events calendar at www.magruderhospital.comHealth ScreeningWHAT: Cholesterol (Total/LDL/HDL/Triglycerides), blood pressure and glucose screening is offered the second Thursday of every month. For appointments, call 419-734-3131, ext. 3420,WHERE: Magruder HospitalWHEN: 1 p.m. the second Thursday of each monthCOST: $16INFO: www.magruderhospital.comTough CookiesWHAT: A support group for children ages 7 to 12 years of age who are separated from their parents, temporarily or permanently, through marital separation, divorce or incarcerated. Using creative and fun interventions, the group will teach the children ways to cope and manage stressWHEN: 4 to 5:30 p.m.WHERE: Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky COST: FreeINFO: To enroll, contact Hope Seavers, 419-625-5269, or hseavers@steinhospice.org.January Birthday PartyWHAT: The Sandusky Ski Club will be celebrating January birthdaysWHEN: 6:30 p.m.WHERE: Amvets of Sandusky, 307 Putnam St.INFO: Contact Ann at 419-602-0394 or skiangel1220@aol.comTOPSWHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcomeWHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; weigh-in at 6 p.m. every ThursdayWHERE: 320 E. Third St., Port ClintonStrength TrainingWHAT: This class is a full-body workout with lots of stretches to combat soreness. Participants use hand weights, elastic bands and tubing, stretch strips and their own body weight to whip muscles into shape. Strength training helps prevent age-related muscle loss, in addition to keeping bones and metabolism strong.WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center INFO: 419-732-4061 or go to www.magruderhospital.comCOST: $4/sessionAl-Anon/Alateen w WHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinkingWHEN: 8 p.m. every ThursdayWHERE: Trinity United Meth. Church, 135 Adams St. Port ClintonJan. 13Scrap n Craft for a CureWHAT: An evening of scrapbooking or crafting with friends, raffes, food and lots of fun.WHEN: 4 p.m. to midnightWHERE: Community Markets VFW Hall, Oak HarborCOST: $10 person. Please bring a snack to shareINFO: 419-898-2544Al-AnonWHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinkingWHEN: 7 p.m. every FridayWHERE: St. John Church, 122 W. Ottawa St.INFO: 419-276-0304Friday Night MovieWHAT: The Music Never Stopped. 2011. USA. PGWHEN: 7 p.mWHERE: Ida Rupp Library community room. Enter at West Third Street entranceINFO: 419-732-3212COST: FreeAl-Anon/AlateenWHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinkingWHEN: 7 p.m. every FridayWHERE: St. John Lutheran Church, 122 Ottawa, Oak HarborJan. 13-15Watercolor WorkshopWHAT: Port Clinton Artists Club-sponsored painting workshop featuring guest artist/instructor Mark Polomchak. His teaching style is step-by-step, so beginners as well as seasoned painters will go home with a painting suitable for framing from each day of class.WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.INFO: Check out the workshop tab at www.portclintonartistsclub.com or call Dee Cochran at 419-898-6914COST: $55 per dayJan. 14Christmas Bird Count 4 KidsWHAT: Small groups of kids will go out with adult bird guides to count every bird they see or hear on a planned route. The objective is to have fun, get outside and create potential future conservationalists. Plan to dress for the weather with warm boots, hats and gloves. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.mWHERE: Bird Center at Magee Marsh, 13229 W. Ohio 2, Oak Harbor.INFO: 419-898-0960COST: FREEMusical Arts SeriesWHAT: Merling Trio, internationally renowned piano, cello, and violin trio, will play the Musical Arts Series at Firelands. Following each concert, a reception will be held for the audience to meet the performers.WHEN: 7:30 p.m.WHERE: Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Road, Port ClintonINFO: Tickets are available by calling 419-734-6211 or at the door. Season tickets cost $100 for all concerts or $15 for each concert. Student admission is free.Jan. 15Sunday PotluckWHAT: Area churches and the community gather in unity over table fellowship. Clergy will be providing a variety of main course meat dishes. Others are invited to bring a side dish, salad or dessert.WHEN: The gathering will begin at 4:30 with the meal at 5p.mWHERE: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Danbury, 541 Church Road, Lakeside-MarbleheadINFO: 419-635-6062Port Clinton KC Council 2012 Hoop ShootWHAT: Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot contest for students, boys and girls, ages 10 through 14.WHEN: 2 p.m.WHERE: Immaculate Conception School gym, Port ClintonINFO: 419-797-2705Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie & Ottawa Counties WHAT: January meetingWHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: Sandusky Artisans, 138 E. Market St., SanduskyINFO: 419-627-1908Jan. 16Tales for ToddlersWHAT: Thirty minutes of stories, songs and fnger plays intended for children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. No registration is required. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 13.INFO: 419-732-3212Board of DD presents action planWHAT: The Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities will present its draft of the 2012 Annual Action Plan at a public hearing WHEN: 10 a.m.WHERE: Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 235 N. Toussaint South Road, Oak Harbor.INFO: 419-898-0400, ext. 3114Sandusky Ski ClubWHAT: Come early for supper and to sign up for trips.WHEN: 7:30 p.m.WHERE: Chet & Matts, 1013 E, Strub Rd., Sandusky INFO: 419-734-9898Tai Chi SessionsWHAT: Tai Chi originates from China and consists of fuid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo. It has been shown to relieve stress, pain and stiffness as well as to improve concentration, balance, posture and heart and lung function. Taught by certifed instructor Lisa ShueyWHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center INFO: 419-732-4061 or go to www.magruderhospital.comCOST: $4if paid class-by-class, or $20 if paid up front for the entire 6-week session.Al-Anon/AlateenWHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinkingWHEN: 7 p.m. every MondayWHERE: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 214 E. Second St., Port ClintonJan. 17Sleep seminarWHAT: Cyndi Clink, polysomnographic technician from the sleep department at Magruder Hospital, will be the presenterWHEN: 1:30 p.m.WHERE: Vineyard on Catawba Community Center, 3820 E. Vineyard Village Dr., Port ClintonINFO: 419-797-3100TOPS WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcomeWHEN: 6 p.m. every TuesdayWHERE: Catawba Community Hall, 3307 NW Catawba RoadStrength TrainingWHAT: This class is a full-body workout with lots of stretches to combat soreness. Participants use hand weights, elastic bands and tubing, stretch strips and their own body weight to whip muscles into shape. Strength training helps prevent age-related muscle loss, in addition to keeping bones and metabolism strong.WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center INFO: 419-732-4061 or go to www.magruderhospital.comCOST: $4/sessionJan. 18Babies and BooksWHAT: Each session includes 20-25 minutes of stories, songs, fnger plays and rhymes for children 6 to 23 months with a caregiver.WHEN: 10:30 and 6 p.m.WHERE: Ida Rupp Public LibraryINFO: 419-732-3212TOPS WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcomeWHEN: 6 p.m. every WednesdayWHERE: Oak Harbor Library, 147 W. Main St.INFO: 419-276-0304Jan. 19ELMS Free Community MealWHAT: Peace Lutheran and St. Thomas fund this mealWHERE: St. Thomas ChurchWHEN: 5 to 6 p.m.TOPSWHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcomeWHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; weigh-in at 6 p.m. every ThursdayWHERE: 320 E. Third St., Port ClintonStrength TrainingWHAT: This class is a full-body workout with lots of stretches to combat soreness. Participants use hand weights, elastic bands and tubing, stretch strips and their own body weight to whip muscles into shape. Strength training helps prevent age-related muscle loss, in addition to keeping bones and metabolism strong.WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.WHERE: Magruder Hospital Conference Center INFO: 419-732-4061 or go to www.magruderhospital.comCOST: $4/sessionStein Hospice looking for volunteersWHAT: The not-for-proft agency needs offce workers, dog owner teams and men and women interested in helping at Encore, an upscale resale shop in downtown Sandusky.Patient care volunteers must frst complete a six-week (three hours each week) course called LifeCourse. Topics include concepts of death and dying, pain management, family dynamics, spirituality and bereavement. WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan 19-Feb 23WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison St., Port ClintonINFO: 800-625-5269 or email volunteers@steinhospice.org.Jan. 12Jan. 13Jan. 13-15Jan. 14Jan. 15Jan. 18Jan. 19Jan. 17Jan. 16Community CalendarOregonCareer&TechnologyCenteris currentlyacceptingapplicationsforwin-terprogramssettostartinmid-January. The center offers training programs to give adults the skills employers want to re-enter theworkforceortochangetheircareer. Nowisthetimetolookattrainingop-portunitiesandbepreparedforpositions as they become available in the months to come. OCTCofferstwoadministrativeassis-tantprograms.TheMedicalAdministra-tiveAssistantProgramincludestermi-nology,transcription,billingandcoding, electronichealthrecordsandmore.The dentaladministrativeassistantprogram offersthestudenteverythingtheywill needtoknowtoenterthedentalfeldin thefrontoffce.Computersoftwareskills are also included in these programs. Both programs are 22 weeks long and include a two-week externship.TheNorthwestOhioCulinaryInsti-tuteteachesstudenttheskillsneededto work in the restaurant industry. They will learnaboutproductIDandfoodequip-ment,preparationofmeatsandseafood, sidedishes,smallandlargeplatedesign andmore.Youwillalsostudyandtest forServSafe,anationallyrecognizedcre-dential.Theculinaryclasspreparesdin-nersandworksoneventsthroughoutthe training.Thisisa25-weekprogramand is offered in the morning and evening, de-pending on class size.The Early Childhood Development Pro-gramisofferedtocurrentemployeesof daycarefacilities,butalsotostudentsin-terested in this feld of work. This program requires 120 hours of classroom time and 480hoursofon-the-jobtraining. Wewill placeyouinadaycareforthehoursyou need to complete for the Early Childhood Associate credential. This is a test you will bepreparedtotakeaftercompletingthis program.Alongwithlongerprograms,OCTCof-fersanarrayofshort-termtrainingsin othermedicalareassuchaspharmacy technician, electronic health records, med-ical terminology, medical billing and cod-ing, and transcription. We offer CPR Heart Saver,AED,HealthcareProviderandthe CPRInstructorCourse.TheEMTBasic Programisofferedtwiceayear,withthe next class to start Jan. 23. In addition, both 10- and 30-hour OSHA Training. New this yearinthemedicalareaisphlebotomy. This class is tentatively planned for Febru-ary.OCTC also offers OSHA-approved fork-lifttraininginthewarehouselocatedin EastToledo.Studentsaretrainedonboth sit-downpropaneandstand-upelectric forklifts.Alsoofferedarebasicconstruc-tiontradesprogramsinframing,roofng, siding, drywall and electrical. This training gives the student a basic idea of what they maybeinterestedinpursuingwithone ofthelocalapprenticeshipprogramsor forthedo-it-yourselferwantingthebasic knowledge for that home project.An array of computer and special interest programs are offered in the evening. Com-puterclassesincludeFundaments,Word, Excel,PowerPoint, AccessandBasic Web Design.SellingoneBayisapopularclass thatteachesstudentstosellandbuyon-line. The school has partnered with WGTE inToledotoofferfournewtechnology opportunities.Justintimefortaxreturn season, new iPad and Kindle training pro-grams will be offered that include an iPad orKindleFire.Bothofthesetechnology trainings will be held at the WTGE station in Toledo. Space is limited.Specialinterestclassesarealsooffered throughouttheyear.Newtopicsinclude quilting and rug braiding. Other offerings includewoodcarving,foraldesign,ball-roomdancing,Zumba,yoga,kickboxing, self-defense and much more.Oregon CTC is now located in the Wynn Center at 5224 Bay Shore Road in Oregon. All of the classes in listed here, along with directionsforregistration,arefoundon-lineatoregonctc.orgorbycalling419-693-0668or419-697-3450.Thecareer centerisopen8a.m.to9p.m.Monday through Thursday.Oregon CTC prepares for winter programswww.thebeacon.net Thursday, January 12, 2012 9AGood LuckLEFFL Rockets!Go get 'em boys!Good luck LEFFL! from Monique, Tom, Thomas, Ted,Taylor, Tiffany, Tanner & TrevorGood Luck, Brenen! Love Grandma & JohnMichelle Jess, Design Specialist212 W Water St. Oak HarborGood luck, Rockets!Job well done, guys!Brenen BEAST IshWere proud of you andYour ROCKETS team!Good Luck in Florida. Love,Mom, Dad & ColinACTION JAXON:GOOD LUCK INFLORIDA!Were proud of you!Love,Mom & DadWE ARE SO PROUDOF YOU, BRADYGLUE HANDSLove,Mom & GregKristine & KestonGoodLuck atNationalsTyler!Love, Mom, Dad, Kayla, KendyRYAN RIDENER:GOOD LUCKAT NATIONALS!Love,Mom, Dad & Your BrothersCongratulations,Jacobs Men:Luke, Levi andCoach Jake!Im proud of you!Love Mom (Cecelia)GOOD LUCKGANNON DUTYAND THE ROCKETS TEAM!Love,Mom, Dad Dr. Dennis LaubSupports His Rockets!www.edwardjones.comWe support LEFFLROCKETS, GOOD LUCK.Jeff ChioFinancial Advisor.178 W Water StOak Harbor, OH 43449419-898-0821Member SIPCBest of luck to the ROCKETS fromYour Friend, Jerry Wittman at theFamily Hair CenterGOOD LUCK ROCKETSFrom Your Friends atGood Luck, LEFFL Rockets!Team:#1 Levi Mighty Mouse Jacobs, Oak Harbor, OH#2 Luke Brutal Jacobs, Oak Harbor, OH#3 Gannon Speedy Duty, Oak Harbor, OH#4 Brenen Beast Ish, Oak Harbor, OH#5 Action Jaxon Delventhal, Walbridge, OH#6 Brady Glue Hands Walleman, Oak Harbor, OH#7 Rhino Ryan Ridener, Oak Harbor, OH#8 Tyler T-Bone Saffran, Millbury, OH Coaches:Jake Jacobs III Craig Ish Jim Ridener

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InthegameFridaynight,theRedskins had a 9-point lead with less than 2 minutes togowhentheHuronpressgottothem. HuronsCodyThompson,whoscored agamehigh28fortheTigers,drovethe lane with time ticking off, then dished to a teammate in the corner who dropped in a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded in regula-tion.TheTigersscoredall8pointsinthe overtime to win, 65-57. We simply did not handle their pressure lateinthegameonFriday,saidCoach TroyDielsonMonday.Theyshowedit earlier in the game and we were able to do OK against it, but for some reason we did not respond well to it in the last two min-utes.Defensively,wedidntdowhatwe needed to in order to get stops late in the 4thandinovertimesothatisalsosome-thing that we will work to correct. Huron scored 19 of the last 21 points of the game in regulation and overtime.On Saturday night, the Red-skinshadasimilarouting, onlytheoppositionsspurt camemuchearlier.TheRed-skinstookaonepointlead earlyinthe3rdquarterona KelleyFriemarktriple,and then Fremont Ross went on a runthroughmostofthe3rd quarter.Theystartedthe4th quarteronabigrunaswell, andtheendresultwasa67-50lossathome.Thistime, Coach Diels said it was a com-binationofRossspressure andmentallapses. Tomeit seemstobehalfmentaland halfphysical.Wehavejust doneuncharacteristicthings to allow teams to take advantage of us. The Redskins will try to get back on the winning track this weekend when they play ClydeathomeonFridayandunbeaten NorwalkontheroadonSaturday. With Clydewewillseealotofthesamethings that we saw against Huron and Ross. They will try to force us to be up tempo and we will need to respond better. Clyde is a pe-rimeter oriented team that likes to shoot a lotofthreessoweneedtobeabletode-fend well and control the boards.OnSaturday,PCplays10-0Norwalk. Theyhavebeenasgoodasadvertised, sayscoachDiels. Theyhavegoodguards andanicebalanceofpostplayinside. They are still very young in that they start andplayseveralunderclassmenbutthey arevery,verygood.Theywillalsolook to make us play at a quick pace so we will need to play with composure on Saturday night as well.Redskins look to bounce back from drubbingGame rescheduledThe Port Clinton Freshman boys basket-ball game against Clyde has been rescheduled from Feb. 24 to Feb. 3.PHOTO BY BILL MIGALAAaron Mier fghts up a shot in traffc last Friday in PCs overtime loss to Huron.BY YANEEK SMITHDanbury 40, Maumee Valley 19TheLakerscontrolledthingsfromthe start,outscoringMaumeeValley,14-6in thefrstquarterand11-1inthesecond period to take a 25-7 lead at the half.TheLakershadawell-balancedscoring attack that saw Erin Lavelle fnish with 11 points, Tori Wright score nine points and Stephanie Kukay and Kelsey Clemons fn-ishwithsixpointsapiece.Clemonsalso had eight assists to help pace Danbury.Danbury head coach Ron Aukerman was quite pleased with his teams performance.Thatissomethingthatwevebeen workingtowards,somepeoplestepping upandtakingthescoringburdenoffof Kelseysshoulders,saidAukerman.We cant rely on one person to score a major-ity of points for us on one night.Coupled with the loss to Cardinal Stritch earlier in the week, the Lakers are now 3-6 overall and 3-2 in the Toledo Area Athletic Conference (TAAC).TheLakersfaceToledoChristian(6-2, 4-1 TAAC) on the road at 7 p.m. on Thurs-day, host Ottawa Hills (7-1, 5-0 TAAC) at 2:30p.m.onSaturdayandtraveltoSan-duskytoplaySt.MaryCC(6-5)at7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. (ToledoChristian)isverytough,very athletic,theyprovidealotofpressure, saidAukerman.Theyreusuallyoneof the top two teams in the conference.Cardinal Stritch 51, Danbury 33CardinalStritch(3-7,2-3TAAC)won byjumpingouttoanearlyleadandout-scoredtheLakers23-17inthefrsthalf, controllingthegamefromthatpointon. TheCardinalsstretchedtheirleadtoa 10-point margin at the end of three quar-ters(39-29)andputthegameawaywith 12-4 advantage in the fourth quarter.Stritch was led by Abby Maas, who scored 17points,andMarisaKatafaszandCaty Rieker, who scored nine points apiece. KelseyClemonshadagame-high19 points to help pace the Lakers.BOYSCardinal Stritch 62, Danbury 48Afterfallingbehind16-9attheendof the frst quarter, the Danbury Lakers were outscored 21-15 in the second period, giv-ingCardinalStritcha37-24leadatthe half.Fromthatpointon,theCardinals controlled the game.With the loss, the Lakers fall to 0-8 over-all and 0-4 in the TAAC.DanburywasledbyCalebHelline,who fnishedwith16points.Fortheseason, Helline, who has led the team in scoring in all eight of its games, is averaging an even 21.0points.HelpingtopacetheLakers was Dalton Chapman, who had 12 points, and Kegan Rakosky, who scored 10.The Lakers play Maumee Valley Country Day(7-1,3-1TAAC)ontheroadat7:30 p.m. Friday.Danbury girls now 3-2 in the conferencePHOTO BY JOHN KOZAKDanburys Cody German battles a Cardinal Stritchplayerforarebound.Codyfn-ished with 4 points as Danbury lost, 62-48.2B Thursday, January 12, 2012SPORTS The BeaconPort Clinton, Marblehead, Catawba Island and Oak Harbor readers choose The Beacon by more than 3-1 as their preferred source for community news. 97.2% of residents in this market report they receive The Beacon every week. 81.2% of residents in this market report they read The Beacon every week. 75% of residents in this market report they buy goods and services advertised in The Beacon every week.Nearly 44,000 people visited our Web Sitewww.thebeacon.net in October totaling over 1.5 million hits!For nearly 28 years . . . you make the news,we make it known.For 28 years . . . The Beacon . . . the clearadvertising choice for maximum results!205 S.E. Catawba Road Suite G Port Clinton, Ohio 43452419-732-6673Rack Cards BrochuresBusiness CardsFlyers Letterheads EnvelopesMenus Note PadsMagnets FormsAnd Much, Much MoreCheck Us Out For ALL Your Printing Needs!Order Your Full Color Business Cards From US!!250 = $35.00500 = $40.001,000 = $50.00BY YANEEK SMITHSt. Mary CC 58, Oak Harbor 52Ahard-foughtgamethroughout,St. Mary CC took the lead for good on a layup by senior Lindsay Kaatz with 3:34 remain-ing in the third quarter. Thebucket,whichgavethePanthers a43-41lead,waspartofan8-2runthat helped SMCC build an six-point lead, one thatwouldnevergetbelowthreeforthe restofthegame.Kaatz,whoscored18 pointstoleadthePanthers,wasrespon-sible for six of the eight points during the run. SMCC (6-5, 3-5 SBC) had four play-ersscoreindoublefgures,theothersbe-ingMaddieEngeler(11),KatyGlovinsky (10) and Alivia Curtis (10).The game was close throughout the frst half, with the Panthers taking a 13-11 lead after one quarter before the Rockets came back to tie it at 32 at halftime. OakHarborsAllisonDunnhad21 pointstoleadallscorersandAbbieGezo chipped in with 16.Margaretta 68, Oak Harbor 49TheMargarettaPolarBearscontinued their winning ways with a 68-49 win over Oak Harbor Saturday.OakHarbors AllisonDunnscoredona three-pointplaywithjustundersixmin-utes remaining to cut the defcit to 56-49, but Margaretta (7-3, 5-3 SBC) dominated fromthatpointforward,outscoringthe Rockets 12-0 to fnish them off.The Polar Bears were led by Sarah Weyer, whohad21points,andKelseyKromer, who fnished with 11.DunnandMariaBoers,whomadefour three-pointers,scored14pointsapieceto lead Oak Harbor.TheRocketsweredoneinbytheirpoor defensive performance in the frst half, one that saw them go into the half down 38-29.Perkins 61, Oak Harbor 35TheRocketsfellbehindearlyandwere neverabletoseriouslycompetewithPer-kinsasthePiratestooka41-15leadinto thehalf.Inthefrsthalf,Perkinsshot16-of-31 while Oak Harbor struggling, shoot-ing 5-of-17.RocketforwardAllisonDunnledall scorerswith19points,butitwasthePi-rateswell-balancedscoringattackthat provedtobethedifference.ThePirates got 14 points from Jordan Fraley, 13 from DarcyDaniel,12fromKaylaYostand10 from Shannon Ebert.BOYSSt. Mary CC 60, Oak Harbor 50TheRocketsweredoneinbytheirper-formanceinthemiddletwoquarters, onethatsawthePanthersoutscorethem 35-22totake48-33leadandcommand ofthegamefollowingthethirdquarter. St. Mary CC point guard Alex Opfer took overinthesecondquarter,scoring13of the teams 16 points in the period to help the Panthers sustain control of the game.Opfer led all scorers with 20 points, cen-ter Joe Youskievicz had 14 points and De-narius Harris fnished with 13 to help pace SMCC (4-5, 2-4 SBC).Withtheloss,theRocketsfallto1-6 overall and 1-4 in the SBC.We had a bad third quarter, and before youknowit,weredown13points,said OakHarborheadcoachEricSweet.We were down 19 in the third quarter and, to the kids credit, they busted their tails and fought.Wejustcouldntmakeashotto break (into single digits).GregHaarledOakHarborwith17 points,includingfvethree-pointers,and Mark Edwards had 13 points.TheRocketstraveltoPerkins(9-1,6-0 SBC)onFriday,hostEastwood(6-2),the frst-placeteamintheNorthernBuckeye Conference (NBC) on Saturday and Clyde (3-3, 3-2 SBC) on Tuesday.Oak Harbor girls fall to 4-8 on the seasonPortClintonKnightofColumbus Council1750willhostthe2012Hoop Shoot at 2 p.m., Jan. 15 at the Immaculate Conception School gym.This event is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 14. Participantsshouldbringverifcation of age, for example a birth certifcate. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of Jan. 1. Champion-ship entrants compete against youngsters of the same age and gender in fve age di-visions: 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Atthecouncillevel,eachcompetitor gets15freethrows,andtheonewho makesthemostshotswins.Allentry forms/scoresheetsmustincludeapar-ents signature. Thereisnoentryfeeandtrophiesare awardedtothewinners.Winnersatthe councillevelmoveontocompeteatthe District competition.Formoreinformation,callJimSnyder at 419-797-2705.HoopShoot Jan. 15BY KAREN COFFINMycolumnsgenerallyfocusonhow adults can help kids succeed in sports. This onesaboutwhattheathletesneedtodo. Parents and coaches are in reality the sup-port system for kids. Both are essential for theathletetorealizetheirfullpotential, butintheend,itstheathletewhohasto meet the challenge of competition.Adult help is crucial, but the athlete has a major responsibility in creating a success-ful, positive experience for him- or herself. Threeimportantcharacteristicsforsuc-cess are respect, work ethic and attitude - I suspect my categories might be somewhat surprising, but they were what I looked for in fnding players that could win champi-onships.Ialsowantedplayerswholoved competition.Respectisamajorpartofwhatwecall beingcoachable.Itmeanstheplayeris receptivetowhatisbeingtaughtbythe coaches.Itmeanslisteninginpractice rather than being disruptive. It means be-ingwillingtotryhardthingstoimprove rather than sticking with familiar methods thatworkmostofthetime.Itcaneven mean switching to a new position if asked. Respectisgiventoteammatesinthe form of support and cooperation. Success-fulathletesworktomakeeveryonebetter anddontfocusjustonthemselves.They dont expect special treatment or privileg-es.Respect is given to opponents through fairplayandsportsmanship.Towinwith class and lose with dignity is the mark of a goodcompetitor.Theyneverquit,what-ever the circumstances.Obviously,havingagreatworkethicis crucial to becoming excellent at any diff-cult task. Dedication and hard work defne excellence. Being a really successful athlete requires an immense commitment to con-ditioning,practiceandcompetition.Ifa performancelookseffortless,thatathlete hasspentcountlesshoursofpracticeto make it look that way. Some players have a head start by being blessed with great co-ordination.Othershavetheadvantageof theperfectbodytypeforasport.Agreat player recognizes their abilities and limita-tions and puts in the extra work to maxi-mize their performance.Itsnotenoughtojustshowup.Itsnot enoughtorelyonnaturalability.Justbe-ingaseniordoesntearnaplayerastart-ingposition.Athleteshavetobewilling to do the work to get the glory. They have tohavededicationandcommitmentto the sport. They have to be disciplined and scheduletimecarefully.Eventually,they will compete against someone as naturally talented as they are. Work ethic makes the difference.Playersneedtorecognizethattheonly thing they can control is individual effort. They cannot control their playing time or theskilloftheopponent.Theywillhave tolearntohandleadversityanddisap-pointment.Theywillhavetohandleex-pectationsandpressure.Playerswillneed to care about the mental part of the game anddevotetimetostudy.Awisekidwill also know that life is more than just about playingasportandmaketimeforother activities.Agoodattitudeincludeskeepingstar-dom in perspective. In our culture, where sports fgures are celebrities and heroes, it can be hard to keep any semblance of hu-mility if one is a star. If an athlete is truly famousinhisorherarena,itseasyto buyintoanattitudeofself-importance thatcanbeverydestructive.Kidsneedto appreciatethattheirsuccessisduetothe contributionsofmanypeopleandnot justoftheirownmaking.Theycanalso do their own laundry and carry their own equipment!Coachesloveplayerswhohavegoodat-titudes:thosewhonevermakeexcuses, thosewhoareapositivepresenceinthe locker room, who are quick to help team-matesrecoverfrommistakes,andthose who dont complain. A kid with a good at-titudeknowsthatsportsaresupposedto befun,butthatthefunshouldneverbe cruel at someone elses expense.Respect,workethicandattitude:three essentialresponsibilitiesforanathlete. Theywillleadtosuccessinalltheways that count; I guarantee it. KarenCoffn,retiredcoach,isamem-beroftheP.C.H.S.AthleticHallofFame. ShesawriterandafacilitatorforOhio Coaching Education classes. 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