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Shooting for London Last shot

celebrated at PCMSAlumni on hand for final game in 1922 buildingThe last game played at Port Clinton Middle School took place on Thursday, Feb. 2, when both the seventh and eighth grade boys teams played Huron. For decades, Redskin players have taken the court in the 1922 building, which was the high school through 1963. About 60 PCHS alumni were in attendance to witness the last game in the current building. The new Port Clinton Middle School will open in 2012. A ceremonial tip-off with John Papcun, Class of 1956, started the event. Papcun is in both the Port Clinton High School and University of Toledo Halls of Fame for Basketball. Alumni took the stage/gym floor to take their last shot at the basket followed by the current middle school teams. After the net was cut down, PCHS Senior Emaleigh Dunn sang the Alma Mater as the lights on the gym floor faded. Pictures from the event along with video and a slide show of former basketball teams dating back to 1915, can be found on the Port Clinton City School District website at www.pccsd.net under News. Though the seventh-graders lost their game against Huron 49-31, the eighth-graders remained undefeated in the Sandusky Bay Conference winning 54-49.

Olympic shooting teams will be finalized at Camp PerryBY STEVE COOPER CMP Writer More than 200 air rifle and air pistol shooters entered the second to last stage of their U.S. Olympic Team journey Dec. 3 and 4, seeking positions on the mens and womens air rifle and mens air pistol teams at the Civilian Marksmanship Programs (CMP) airgun center in Anniston, Ala. The USA Shooting event was the first of a two-part series of contests that will finalize who will represent the U.S. in those shooting disciplines at the 2012 Summer Games in London, England, in July and August. Currently there are two slots open in both mens and womens air rifle and two slots open in mens air pistol. The journey will come to a conclusion at the CMP North Marksmanship Center at Camp Perry on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 and 26 in the USA Shooting U.S. Olympic Trials for Airgun. Both days of competitive shooting are open to the public at the CMP. Each part of the two-part trial is comprised of two 60-shot standing matches and finals in mens air rifle

and air pistol and two 40-shot standing matches and finals in womens air rifle. There is no womens air pistol in the Olympics at this time, however; womens air pistol competitors will use the trials for competition experience. The leaders of Part 1 were determined by highest aggregate qualifica-

tion scores plus the higher of two finals fired over two days. The same course will be fired again in February. Its safe to say that only those competitors who finished high in the rankings each day in Anniston will have a chance at locking up roster slots when the competition concludes at Camp Perry.

Top shooters at Camp Perry for Army Junior ROTC Service ChampionshipsThe top Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps individual and team air rifle shooters from 16 states as well as Germany and Guam will gather this weekend, Feb. 9-11, for the 2012 Army JROTC Service Championships. The actual shooting competition will be on Feb. 10 and 11, at the Civilian Marksmanship Programs Marksmanship Center North, Camp Perry. The competitions will be three-position air rifle events fired at a distance of 10 meters. The Army JROTC individuals and teams that qualified for this championship won qualifying matches up through brigade level. The top teams and individuals from the Army Service Championships will represent Army JROTC at the all-service JROTC national Championships in Anniston March 22-24.

PCHS alumnus John Papcun (center) took part in the ceremonial tip-off at Port Clinton Middle School. The Last Shot event was held during the last home game to be held at PCMS. The new Middle School opens in 2012.

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Ottawa County loses philanthropist, pioneerOne of Ottawa Countys true pioneers and philanthropists, Jack Schiller, passed away recently. Schiller was truly an accomplished individual having served as a delegate of President Eisenhower for the People to People program and also served on trade missions to Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and China for Ohio Gov. Jim Rhodes. About a year ago, he was named a Trustee Emeritus for the Ottawa County Community Foundation. He started his own Agri-business, Hayward and Company, in 1932. Jack was 103.nnn

We officially broke a record on our website, www.thebeacon.net. In January, we had more than 83,000 visitors. I would like to thank Roberta Redfern for coming in a couple of days a week the last month or so helping to edit The Beacon while Angie Zam was out on maternity leave. It was absolutely great though having Angie back at her desk today (Tuesday), even if its only for a little while. Her son, Gavin, is a real cutie!!!nnn

tawba was selected as our Find Wylie winner last week. She found our friendly fish hiding in the ad for GSE Jewelers on page 2B last week. Joan wins a $20 gift card from Friendship Food Stores. Well be hiding Wylie again this week. If you find him, just drop off an entry form at our office in the Beacon Place Business Center, or hit the Find Wylie icon at www.thebeacon. net.nnn

paternal grandparents of 13 kids, including Caitlyn, the young lady recently featured in a national Womens Magazine article. Caitlyn started the organization Keeping Kids Connected for young cancer patients around the world via laptop computers. The couple also had five children.nnn

Valentines Day coming up there will be plenty of sweets for your sweet homemade by the Humane Society volunteers. While you are there you can do some hardware shopping also!nnn

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Wishing a Happy 50th wedding anniversary to Bob and Carol Mortus who celebrate tomorrow, Feb. 10. They are the

The Have a Heart Bake Sale for the Humane Society of Ottawa County is this Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Port Clinton Ace Hardware Store in the Port Clinton Plaza Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Withn

Spring tryouts for the boys Northern Ohio Buckeye Baseball Youth League will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Port Clinton High School Gymnasium from 1 to 4 p.m. These tryouts are for boys ages 13 and 14 as of April 30, for the spring league only. Their season runs

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RECORDS ObituariesMarjorie BergmanMarch 3, 1925 Feb. 1, 2012 Marjorie E. Marge Bergman, 86 of Port Clinton, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Visitation was Friday, Feb. 3, in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton. Funeral service were conducted by the Rev. James Lehman Saturday, Feb. 4, in the funeral home, with interment in Riverview Cemetery. vices.com.

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Lawrence SchillerSept. 3, 1908 Jan. 25, 2012 Lawrence Jack Schiller, 103, longtime resident and businessman of Oak Harbor, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton. Jack was born Sept. 3, 1908, in Rocky Ridge, the son of Herman and Christina (Iffland) Schiller. In 1944, he married Hilda Judy Randall, his devoted wife of 64 years. She preceded him in death Oct. 23, 2008. Jack had been a national agribusiness leader since starting Hayward, Inc. in 1932 and expanded his interests from Ottawa County to California. He founded the American Dehydrators Association in 1941, and during World War II he served in the U.S. Army as a captain, converting manufacturing plants to the production of dehydrated food for our troops overseas. In 1963 Jack traveled to Russia as a delegate of President Eisenhowers People to People program. He was subsequently a member of Governor Rhodes trade missions to Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand. This group of businessmen became known as the Ohio Commodores, promoting business abroad for the state of Ohio. Jack became Grand Commodore in 1982. Jack was a charter member of the Oak Harbor Rotary Club and the Toledo Glider Club. He served on the Board of the Ottawa County Community Foundation and was honored as its first Trustee Emeritus. He also was an original

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Shannon KesslerJan. 13, 1973 Feb. 4, 2012 Shannon E. Kessler, 39, of Port Clinton died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Port Clinton, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Rev. Richard Bickelhaupt will be officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton.

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Dolores PrattDied Feb. 6, 2012 Dolores M. Pratt (nee Fowler), age 81, peacefully passed on Feb. 6. Devoted wife to the late G. Robert Bob, who passed September 2010. Loving mother of Gary (Debbie) and Tim (Kathy); cherished grandmother of David (Nikki), Jessica and Jason; great-grandmother of Andrew and Justin; sister of Ed (Trudy) Fowler. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted; where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Arrangements by Dostal Bokas Funeral Services, www.dostalfuneralser-

member of the Board of the Oak Harbor United Methodist Church Foundation. He was an avid yachtsman at the Catawba Island Club, and his greatest passions were his family, farming and serving his community. Jack is survived by his children, John R. Schiller of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, Mary Coffee of Oak Harbor, and Barbara Lodermeier of Middle Bass, Ohio; six grandchildren, Kerry Coffee, Clark (Lisa) Coffee, John Barton Coffee, Mary Elisabeth Owens, Eric (Jenna) Seller and Ann Seller; two great grandchildren, Nola Seller and Kailey Coffee. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Judy; and siblings, Grace Kardatzke, Raymond Schiller and Esther Tabbert. There will be a private burial service for the family. A memorial service will be held at the Oak Harbor United Methodist Church, 360 E. Ottawa St., on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Oak Harbor United Methodist Church Foundation, or the Jack & Judy Schiller Dyslexia Fund of the Ottawa County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 36, Port Clinton, OH 43452. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.

William DackermannMarch 22, 1945 - Feb. 4, 2012 William Paul Dackermann, 66, of Port Clinton, died Saturday, Feb. 4, at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Port Clinton, where visitation will be held Thursday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

Sound OffInternational Food FestHeartbeat of Ottawa County wishes to give a huge thank-you to all community members who participated in our International Food Fest. Thanks to Heartbeat Board Members, community volunteers, area restaurants, and businesses, this years event was a great success. McCarthys, La Habana, Common Grounds, Cafe 87, and Catawba Island Club all contributed specialty dishes from their menu; and local cooks prepared their favorite foods from around the world to share. Many cultures were represented with the various entrees offered at the event. Another thank you goes to those who donated items for the silent auction: Julie Weyandt from Beauty for Ashes, Landmark Hair Studios, Joan Bryden from WPCR, Al a Carte, Coffee Express, Bill Whitfield, Bassetts Market, Lois Tuttamore, Luz Ameigh, and Martha Beverick. Thank you to all who came to share in the festivities and support Heartbeat as they strive to offer help to those in need in the community. Everyone did a marvelous job at making this event successful. Deborah Kroeger

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AROUND OTTAWA COUNTYOn Friday, Feb. 17, Michelle Ish, of The HR Department (an independent HR consulting firm) will be presenting the Oak Harbor Chambers first free seminar of the year. It will run from noon to 1 p.m. and will be held at the Ottawa County Resource Center, at 8043 W. Ohio 163 in Oak Harbor. This seminar is free to Oak Harbor chamber members and includes lunch. Non-members can attend at a cost of just $10 per person. The topic of discussion will be BWC supervisor training. Ive found over the course of my career in Safety and Workers Compensation that those companies experiencing high premiums dont necessarily suffer from poor safety programs

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St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church has a very ambitions schedule of events with the Lenten season approaching. It begins on Sunday, Feb. 19, with Cheesefare/Forgiveness Sunday. They will have Regular Saturday and Sunday Services along with a Forgiveness Sunday Meatless Potluck Luncheon. On Monday, Feb. 20, there will be an Evening Prayer and Healing Service at 7 p.m. Each Wednesday evening

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Order forms ready for Seedling Tree, Shrub SaleOrder forms for the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District 2012 Seedling Tree and Shrub Sale are now available by calling 419-898-1595 or online at www. ottawaswcd.com. Evergreen varieties in packets of 10 for this year include: Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, American Arborvitae and Bald Cypress. The fast-growing Green Rocket Cedar will be sold individually. These cedars will grow up to 3 per year, are deer resistant, have a strong root system and no major insect problems. They make a great windbreak or privacy screen. The following fast-growing varieties will also be available: Autumn Blaze Maple, Cleveland Flowering Pear and Tulip Poplar. Other trees available are: the London Plane (similar to Sycamore), Red Oak, Prairifire Crabapple and Canada Red Choke Cherry. Butterfly Bushes, Reblooming Purple Lilac Bushes, Pink Knock Out Roses and Red Double Knock Out Roses are also available for purchase. Butterfly wildflower mixture and a native grass packet are again available to complete your garden area. The District reminds everyone that the Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Arborvitae and Bald Cypress are only seedlings with sizes ranging from 8 to 18 inches. The following hardwoods will be between 4 and 5 feet in size and are sold individually: Canada Red Choke Cherry, Tulip Poplar, Autumn Blaze Maple, Red Oak, Exclamation London Plane, Cleveland Flower Pear and Prairifire Crabapple. Green Rocket Cedars do very well in our soil and about 2 feet in size. All are pre-packed and come complete with planting instructions. Prices range from $7 to $35. For information, call 419-8981595. Supplies are limited. The deadline for ordering is April 6. Money raised goes to support district programs throughout the year. To view the different varieties or print an order form, go to ottawaswcd.com.

Bowlers neededBig Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio will be hosting its annual Bowl For Kids Sake on Saturday, March 17, at 20th Century Lanes in Oak Harbor. There will be three bowling times to choose from: 2, 4 and 6 p.m. A minimum pledge of $30 or $25 for students includes two hours of bowling, free use of shoes and ball, free food and entertainment. All Northwestern Ohio bowlers have the opportunity to win a mystery grand prize to be given away in June. Bowlers will receive one raffle ticket for every $100 raised at the Bowl For Kids Sake Event. Bowlers can also win many other great raffle prizes from local businesses and organizations. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio provides mentors for children in Northwestern Ohio who are in need of a positive role model in their life. With 100 years of momentum, Big Brothers Big Sisters has renewed focus on growth and a renewed commitment to bringing our life-changing program to every child. For information about becoming a bowler or a sponsor, contact Melva Powers, event coordinator, at 419354-2113, [email protected] or by fax at 419-352-9679.

Fitness options offered at Danbury Danbury Local Schools, through its Community Education Department, offers Yoga classes 5 to 6 p.m. every Monday. Yoga is a great way to reduce stress through proper breathing, stretching and relaxation. Yoga also compliments other forms of exercise. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and bring a mat or blanket. The fee is $8 per class. Walkers are welcome at Danbury after 4 p.m. Please enter through the elementary entrance and sign up in the elementary office. Pilates continues to be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Pilates is an exercise system that is focused on building strength without bulk, improving flexibility and agility, and helping to prevent injury. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and bring a mat or blanket. Fee is $8 per class. Water aerobics class is 6 to 7 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday (except the first Tuesday of each month) and Thursday. The fee is $5 per class. The pool is open from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Monday through Friday for lap swimmers. Evening open swims are 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The pool is also available for rentals. To register for a class or for information, call Mrs. Henninger at 419-7985185 after 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday or email [email protected].

Magruder Hospital appoints new vice president of nursingMagruder Hospital recently appointed Kathy Durflinger, RN, as the hospitals Vice President of Nursing. She has been the Interim Vice President of Nursing since June of 2011 in addition to serving in her role as the hospitals Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management. Durflinger graduated from the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing where she earned the Lori Grenich Award for clinical excellence. She earned her bachelor of business administration from Tiffin University and is on-track to earn her masters of business administration and masters of healthcare administration this May. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management by the American Hospital Association and a Certified Nurse in the Operating Room by the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Before coming to Magruder, Durflinger was the Director of Cardiovascular Services at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain where she successfully oversaw the launch of an open heart surgery program. Prior to that, she was the Clinical Coordinator of Cardiovascular Surgery at Providence Hospital in Sandusky and played an integral role in bringing the first open heart surgery program to the area. She has served on the Statewide MRSA Quality Improvement Project, the Advisory Board for The Risk Management & Patient Safety Institute and the board of the Ohio Hospitals Associations Society for Healthcare Risk Managers. She is a member of both the American and Ohio Societies for Health- DURFLINGER care Risk Management, and the Ohio Organization for Nurse Executives. Durflinger and her husband Richard live in Huron. They have four adult children and three grandchildren. She is passionate about her faith, family and making a difference in the lives of others. I am thankful to be a part of the Magruder team, an organization of dedicated healthcare professionals that are focused on providing quality care, she said. We have made great strides in our delivery of healthcare to this community, and I am eager to continue on that journey.

McDonalds coupons on sale nowPort Clinton Academic Boosters are selling coupon cards to McDonalds. There are 24 coupons good at any McDonalds in Northwest Ohio. The cards are $10 and offer big savings with buy one-get one free deals and more. Funds raised to support the Academic Boosters and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio. Card available at the Port Clinton High School Office.

Retirement May Be Far Off,But the April 17 Deadline for IRA Contributions Isnt.You have only so many years to prepare for retirement. Thats why contributing to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is so important. Fortunately, you still have time to maximize your 2011 IRA contribution before the April 17 deadline. By contributing now, your retirement savings can have more opportunity to grow. Even if you already have an IRA elsewhere, its easy to transfer it to an Edward Jones IRA and begin receiving the face-to-face guidance you deserve.

Terra offers free tax servicesFor the second consecutive year, students at Terra State Community College will be participating in a nationwide program aimed at helping people complete their income tax forms. The students, with support from accounting faculty Jack Fatica and Terry Holmes, will be part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. While the service is free to the entire community, Fatica hopes Terra students take advantage of the help. I hope more students use this service because many of them will qualify for education tax credits and the earned income tax credit, Fatica said. The student volunteers, who are mostly in accounting and business, have received training to prepare basic tax returns. They will prepare federal and Ohio income tax returns. City tax and school district tax returns are not part of the service. Taxpayers need to present the following items to have their returns prepared: Photo identification Valid Social Security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents Birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) A copy of last years federal and state returns, if available Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit Other relevant information about income and expenses Total paid for day care and day care providers identifying number To file taxes electronically on a Married Filing Jointly tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. The service at Terra will be available from Feb. 15 through April 12 on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Building A, Room 314 and Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Building B, Room 305. Accounting faculty will be supervising at all times. For information, call Fatica at 419559-2381.

Ag Society sets annual meetingThe Ottawa County Agricultural Society is holding its annual meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Ottawa County Fair Board Office on Ohio 163, Oak Harbor Ohio. Last years fair and finances will be reviewed and events for the upcoming 2012 fair will be discussed. Brunch will be served prior to the meeting. The public is welcome, especially anyone interested in becoming more involved in the fair for 2012. RSVP by calling 419-898-1971 or email [email protected].

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Runinmuck a favorite for campers and localsCamp Runinmuck located on North Shore Boulevard, in Marblehead across from local marinas and near the Mazurik access, has been in business for more than 30 years. The owners, Bruce Cohagen and Sharon Teresi, have made this a destination point for campers, vacationers as well as locals seeking quality food, drink, fun and good conversation. The restaurant offers a variety of homecooked meals and soups prepared by John Sulick and his staff. Specials are featured daily including items such as spaghetti, tacos, steaks, perch, walleye, prime rib as well as burgers, wings, sandwiches and salads. Soups made from scratch include favorites as French Onion, Chili and at least two others daily. They also provide a full bar menu to club members of draft and bottled beer, wine and liquor managed by Shirley Mira and Sarah Hill. The restaurant staff is managed by Peg Wamsley. They feature several outside seating areas and a great covered deck bar for outside service. Camp Runinmuck is also available for business and private parties. They are a member of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and have hosted Business After Hours. Our organization supports and recognizes local businesses and schools. Through our members and staff we work and donate to various local charitable organizations including, Stein Hospice, Ruth Ann House, Lakeside Fire Dept., Marblehead Fire Dept., Camp Sabroski, Holiday Bureau, Local Police Dept. and others. They also contributed to the Bishoff Memorial Fund for Danbury Senior Scholarships by hosting a huge cornhole tournament at the Camp. Watch our website www.runinmuck.com for upcoming events and hours of operation. Our campground has over 120 great sites and has an in ground pool, laundromat, showers, restrooms and general store. We offer boat and camper storage. Our campground is maintained by Theron Anderson our grounds manager.

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coming for BCS schoolsenrollment predictions and costs, and after listening to all input, the board decided to move forward with the following: R.C. Waters Elementary will house kindergarten through third grade; the Middle School will house fourth through seventh grades; and the High School will hold grades eight through 12. While the decision regarding grade configurations has been made, more decisions to ensure a smooth transition for all students and families will be addressed in the coming months. Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools will also be consolidating bus schedules into a single morning and afternoon route for all grade levels. This will require new starting times for the three buildings. Details will be outlined in the next issue of the Sampler. The Board also discussed the upcoming renewal levy that will appear on the March 6 ballot. While the Board is considering every aspect of the school system in an effort to cut expenses and balance the budget, the passage of the renewal levy, is critical. This is a renewal levy only and will not raise taxes. Finally, the board asked all attendees to consider new ways to communicate with parents, staff and the community. A new Communications Committee will be created to gather input from the community and set up a new system for the exchange of information in the form of comments, questions and answers.

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PCHS DECA headed to stateAlumni dinnerPort Clinton High School DECA is hosting an alumni dinner for all former members. The spaghetti dinner will be held at the Port Clinton Yacht Club from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Current DECA members will have a slideshow throughout the evening and a few speeches will be given. If you are a former Port Clinton DECA member and had not received an invitation or need information, contact Brooke Rodwancy, chapter president, at 419-376-9192. RSVPs are required by Feb. 15. Other competitors include: Brehanna Hernandez third (Fashion Merchandising); Becca Rider fourth (Advertising Campaign); Caitlin Behrens fourth (Sports & Entertainment Promotion); Candace Brandt fifth (Quick Service Restaurant Series); Haley Snider sixth (Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling); Mary Margaret Young sixth (Principles of Hospitality); Addison Rospert sixth (Sports & Entertainment Series); Megan Mallory sixth (Retail Merchandising Series), and Eliza Sebring sixth (Hotel & Lodging Management Series). All students participated in business related events conducting presentations in front of adult judges from various aspects of industry. Students will be traveling to Columbus on March 16-18 to represent DECA District 2 at the State Conference. In Columbus, PCHS DECA students will strive to qualify for the International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, scheduled for April 28-May 2.

Port Clinton High School Marketing Education students and DECA members participated at the DECA District 2 Competition held at Bowling Green State University on Tuesday, Jan. 24. This talented group of students walked away with several awards. There will be 13 representing PCHS at the DECA State Conference: Renee Reinheimer first (Account6982 E Harbor Rd (SR 163) Marblehead 419 734-4963 ing Series); Jason Mueller first (Principles of Marketing); Brooke Rodwancy second (Principles of Business Administration); Brooks Calvert second (Food Marketing Series); Rachel Nehls second (Entrepreneurship Participating Event); Brenna Weaver third (Human Resources Management Series); Courtney Whiting third (Business FiCarry Out Available nance Series); Scott Wilkins third (Business Services Series); Sean Black third (Marketing Management Series); Halle Weaver with the purchase of with the purchase of third (Professional Selling); any breakfast any sandwich and Connor Prine fourth Peninsula Restaurant Expires 2/29/12 Peninsula Restaurant Expires 2/29/12 (Restaurant Food Service Present Coupon with Order Present Coupon with Order Series).

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Westhuizen Duo playing Musical Arts SeriesThe Musical Arts Series at Firelands will host the return of the popular pianists, the Westhuizen Duo, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 E. Harbor Road, Port Clinton. The van der Westhuizens, Pierre and his wife Sophia, play with four hands on one piano, presenting music that has been hailed by audiences and critics alike not only for their sensitivity to each other, but also for playing that is charming, lyrical and brilliant. Their Port Clinton concert will include selections from Debussy, Faure, Schumann and Brahms. Pierre and Sophia have both served on the faculty of Heidelberg University as professors of piano and assistant co-coordinators of the keyboard division. Originally from South Africa, they completed their studies at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, have presented concerts in all of the major concert halls in South Africa and have appeared in major festivals and venues throughout the US. Pierre was recently appointed as the Executive Director of the prestigious Cleveland International Piano Competition, and Sophia has joined the faculty of Youngstown State University. This summer they will serve as artists in residence at the Cleveland Institute of Musics Summer Sonata Festival and at the University of Northern Colorados International Piano Festival Tickets for the performance are available at the door for $15; students are admitted for free. Audience members will be invited to welcome the performers at a reception following the concert. This performance is sponsored by Brands Marina and National Bank of Ohio.

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WHAT: 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 Hospital WHEN: 1 p.m. the second Thursday of each month COST: $16 INFO: www. magruderhospital.com

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WHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinking WHEN: 7 p.m. every Friday WHERE: St. John Lutheran Church, 122 Ottawa, Oak Harbor

Sensibly; all are welcome WHEN: 6 p.m. every Tuesday WHERE: Catawba Community Hall, 3307 NW Catawba Road

WHEN: 10:30 and 6 p.m. WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library INFO: 419-732-3212

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WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcome WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; weigh-in at 6 p.m. every Thursday WHERE: 320 E. Third St., Port Clinton

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WHAT: Offered for anyone dealing with diabetes directly, or friends and family. WHERE: Magruder Hospital WHEN: noon INFO: www. magruderhospital.com

WHAT: Dinner and show featuring two professional comedians; open to the public. WHEN: Dinner served at 6 p.m.; the first comedian begins at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: American Legion Post 114, 221 Park St., Oak Harbor COST: Tickets are $15 and available prior to the show at Legion Hall after 4 p.m. and at the door evening of the show. INFO: 419-898-5888

WHAT: All proceeds from the dinner will support Stein Hospice in its ongoing effort to provide comfort, compassion and support during lifes final journey. Stein provides services to patients and families in Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Lorain and Brown counties. WHEN: 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Crush Wine Bar, 145 Columbus Ave. in downtown Sandusky. INFO: 419-625-5269 COST: $160

WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcome WHEN: 6 p.m. every Wednesday WHERE: Oak Harbor Library, 147 W. Main St. INFO: 419-276-0304

Valentine harp concert at OtterbeinOtterbein North Shore is hosting its annual Valentines day Harp Concert with Karen Wesgate playing romantic music. Her repertoire includes show tunes, popular, classics, Jewish, Celtic and Inspirational music. Wesgate has recorded seven harp recordings which are distributed internationally and was inducted into the Fremont Music Hall of Fame in 1992. The Valentines Day Concert and complimentary lunch will run from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Ottrbein. RSPV to 419-798-8203. For more about Otterbein, visit the facility during open houses from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 5 and 19 or visit www.otterbein.org.

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WHAT: Peace Lutheran and St. Thomas fund this meal WHERE: St. Thomas Church WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m.

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WHAT: Start planning your spring and summer garden now: come hear Marys ideas on how to make your garden even more beautiful and what new plants will be available this spring. WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Ida Rupp Public Library

WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcome WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; weigh-in at 6 p.m. every Thursday WHERE: 320 E. Third St., Port Clinton

Nothing says Valentines love like a duckIf you are having trouble finding the perfect gift for that special someone in your life on Valentines Day, why not give them a duck? Not a real duck of course, but a 2012 Duck Derby Lucky Duck - and this Duck is the gift that keeps on giving with a free Kalahari water park pass. For $20, your sweetheart will receive ownership of a Lucky Duck which will be racing in the 2012 Duck Derby on April 20 at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky. Ownership of a Lucky Duck is your admission into the event and your opportunity to win great prices. Presented by United Way of Erie County and Sandusky Main Street Association, the Duck Derby features prizes including a pre-paid lease on a 2012 Chevy Cruise, compliments of Kasper Auto Group; two allports season passes on the Jet Express, provided by The Jet Express; a weekend getaway package at the Kalahari Resort, provided by the Kalahari; and a $1,000 Sandusky Mall gift package, compliments of the Sandusky Mall. But that is not all your special someone will get. Each Lucky Duck purchase also comes with a Kalahari water park pass -- a $42 value -- good through Dec. 21. Lucky Duck owners do not have to be present on April 20 to win prizes. Lucky Ducks can be purchased online at www.DuckDerby.com, or in person at the Sandusky Mall and at any Kasper Auto Group location. For information, visit www.DuckDerby.comLic # 27705

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WHAT: 2nd Annual Volleyball Challenge This is a FAMILY FUN EVENT that wont be played by standard rules. To benefit Ottawa County Board of DD & OCTA versus RVI & Ottawa Residential Services Inc. WHEN: 6:00pm (if inclement weather, postponed to Feb 16 at 6:00pm same location) WHERE: Port Clinton Middle School, 110 E 4th St, Port Clinton OH COST: $5 per person

WHAT: Westhuizen Duo, a charming, lyrical and brilliant four-handed piano duo, will play the Musical Arts Series at Firelands. Following each concert, a reception will be held for the audience to meet the performers. WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Road, Port Clinton INFO: 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.

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WHAT: Peace Lutheran and St. Thomas fund this free community meal WHERE: St. Thomas Church WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month September through May

WHAT: Harp concert featuring Karen Westgate and complimentary lunch. WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: Otterbein North Shore, Marblehead INFO: RSVP to 419-7988203; www.otterbein.org

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WHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinking WHEN: 8 p.m. every Thursday WHERE: Trinity United Meth. Church, 135 Adams St. Port Clinton

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WHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinking WHEN: 8 p.m. every Thursday WHERE: Trinity United Meth. Church, 135 Adams St. Port Clinton

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WHAT: Strength training helps prevent age-related muscle loss, in addition to keeping bones and metabolism strong. WHEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m WHERE: Magruder Conference Center COST: $4 per session INFO: 419-732-4061

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WHAT: Thirty minutes of stories, songs and finger 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: 419-732-3212

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WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcome WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Peace Lutheran Church, 900 Jefferson St., Port Clinton

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WHAT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly; all are welcome WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Peace Lutheran Church, 900 Jefferson St., Port Clinton INFO: 419-515-4900

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WHAT: The Danbury Township Trustees will be meeting in Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing Zoning Commission candidates. A work session will follow with Zoning Inspector Kathryn Dale for the purpose of discussing the Township Zoning Resolution and the Zoning Departments goals and priorities. WHEN: Interviews at 6:15 and 6:30 p.m.; work session at 6:45 p.m.

Firelands Regional Medical Center nationally recognized for promoting quality and safety in endoscopyOne of only 379 facilities nationally and the only one in our region!The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has granted Firelands Regional Medical Center with a 3-year certificate of recognition for our commitment in meeting standards of excellence in endoscopy including patient safety and specialized training to provide the safest and best care possible for our patients. Working together with the support staff of the Firelands Digestive Health Center, endoscopies are performed by the following Gastroenterologists on staff at Firelands: Martin H. Beerman, MD Lawrence R. McCormack, MD Sirvaramakrishnan S. Nair, MD And the following General Surgeons: Fredric H. Itzkowitz, DO Robert G. Kloos, DO Paul C. Laffay, DO Albert V. Vargas, MD

WHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinking WHEN: 7 p.m. every Friday WHERE: St. John Church, 122 W. Ottawa St. INFO: 419-276-0304

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WHAT: Twelve-step group for those affected by anothers drinking WHEN: 7 p.m. every Monday WHERE: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 214 E. Second St., Port Clinton

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PC boys become road warriorsBY JOHN SCHAFFNER Publisher The Port Clinton Redskins boys basketball team started out like a house on fire last Friday night in their final home game of the year against Sandusky St. Marys. And just as suddenly went ice cold in the fourth quarter in a 43-35 loss to the Panthers. I felt we had a real chance to break the game wide open in the first half, but we could not take advantage of it, said PC Coach Troy Diels when his team took a doubledigit lead. They were not in any kind of offensive flow and they were struggling from the free throw line. But we could not open it up. We played a decent third quarter but then scored only 2 points in the fourth. It is hard to win many games scoring only two points in the fourth. Thanks to a quirk in the schedule, the Redskins have seen the last of their home court for 2012. There are four remaining games on the regular season schedule and all four on the road. It is just how the schedule works out. Everyone has to play 10 home games and 10 road games and it is just happened that we played most of our home games in the first part of the year, said Diels. It wont be easy but I think it gives our kids, especially the younger ones, great experience moving forward. They start out this Friday night taking on SBC title holder, Perkins. They are very good said Coach Diels, in the understatement of the season. They have a solid post player Michael Ebert and a lot of good guards around him. Their only loss on the season came to unbeaten Norwalk, so that tells you how good they are. It now appears that Jason Faust will join Aaron Mier on the sideline for the remainder of the season with his Achilles injury. Port Clinton junior guard Kalib Shiets fires up a shot over the St. Marys defender last Friday night. Im not really hopeful about getting them back this year, said Diels. This year, the Redskins will go to Oregon Clay High School for their Sectional tournament play. The PC coaches go there on Sunday afternoon for the Tournament draw.

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Weekly News From Lady Redskins go thud OTTERBEIN against Perkins Pirateswww.otterbein.org Coach Toby Bickels girls basketball team was on a bit of a roll for a while, but ran into a buzz saw on Saturday in a 51-32 loss to the Perkins Pirates. The team struggled with the Perkins defense all afternoon in a game that looked fairly even going in. Both teams entered the game with 11-5 overall records and 7-4 records in the SBC. The Lady Redskins managed just seven field goals for the entire game, but did make 16 charity tosses to keep things close for a while. Hope Thorbahn was the only Redskin player in double figures with 12. The Lady Skins play three games inside of a week to finish their regular season. Contests are at Huron on Saturday, then back home for a pair of games against Fremont Ross on Tuesday and Clyde on Thursday night.

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Athletic Hall of Fame announces Class of 2012The Port Clinton High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced the Class of 2012 Inductees. David Bodie (1990), Cal Colson (1958), Jessica Drusbacky (2000) and Fred Entenmann (1993) will join the ranks of PCHS athletes inducted into the Hall of Fame. The banquet will be at 5 p.m. May 19 at the Port Clinton Elks Lodge. Ticket sales will be announced at a later date. Bodie is a record-holding swimmer for PCHS. He continued swimming at Denison University, receiving Division III All-American Honors and swam in several NCAA Division III National Meets. Bodie continues to contribute to his alma mater as the team physician for the Redskin Football Team. Cal Colston is a true friend to the Port Clinton City Schools and Redskin athletic programs. Not only was he a longtime Athletic Booster trustee, but was a leader in the school district by serving on the Board of Education. He played a major role in the 1988 renovation of the stadium to include a new locker room, concession stand, all-weather track and the creation of PCTV. Jessica Drusbacky is one of the best female swimmers in the history of PCHS. She was one of the dominant female swimmers in the area, team captain, team leader and record-holder in several events. She continued swimming at the college level at Ohio Wesleyan University. Fred Entenmann was part of the SBC and Sectional Championship Redskin Basketball Team in 1992-1993. He was the team MVP and SBC Player of the Year. He excelled at the collegiate level while playing at Division I, Stetson University, where he was a four-year letter winner and leading scorer his senior year. Nomination forms for the Class of 2013 are available online at www.pccsd.net, click on schools, high school, Athletic Hall of Fame. Applications must be received by the first Monday in November.

Oak Harbor girls defeat Lakota 56-39BY YANEEK SMITH CLYDE 54 OAK HARBOR 34 After taking a 15-10 lead following the first quarter, Clyde blew the game open in the second quarter, outscoring the Rockets, 22-4, to take a 37-14 lead at halftime before winning, 56-39. On a positive note, Oak Harbor did outscore the Fliers, 20-17, in the second half. It was, however, the sixth loss in the last eight games for the Rockets, who are now 6-11 overall and 2-10 in the SBC. Clyde, now 16-1 overall and 12-0 in the SBC, were led by Amanda Cahill, who led all scorers with 26 points. Lexi Weber finished with 11 points and Rachael Smetlzer had 10. The Rockets got 11 points from Maria Boers, including three 3-pointers, and eight points from Abbie Gezo. Oak Harbor 56, Lakota 39 The Rockets controlled the game throughout, taking an 18-3 lead after one quarter before cruising to a 56-39 victory. For much of the game, Oak Harbor was able to move the ball around offensively and get good, high-percentage shots to finish with one of its highest-scoring totals of the season. Allison Dunn led all scorers with 18 points and teammate Abbie Gezo finished with 11. Lakota, who fell to 3-14 on the season, got 16 points from Jessica Hoffman. The Rockets travel to Sandusky to face St. Mary CC (9-7, 5-7 SBC), who is coming off a huge 57-54 victory over Edison, the second place team in the conference. The Panthers beat Oak Harbor, 58-52, in the first meeting.

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Girls drop 38-35 game with Cardinal StritchBY YANEEK SMITH CARDINAL STRITCH 38 DANBURY 35 The Lakers stormed out to an early lead, going ahead 12-7 after the first quarter and 21-12 at halftime. However, Danbury was outplayed in the second half as Cardinal Stritch outscored the Lakers, 26-14, in the second half to take back the lead and win, 38-35. The Cardinals outscored the Lakers, 13-4, in the third quarter to tie the score at 25 going into the fourth quarter, setting the stage for the dramatic finish. Cardinal Stritch got 14 points from Abby Mass and seven from Broghan Gasser. Danburys Erin Lavelle led all scorers with 19 points and Kelsey Clemons and Stephanie Kukay finished with six points apiece. The Lakers travel to Maumee Valley (2-11, 2-8 TAAC) on Thursday and host Toledo Christian (12-3, 9-2 TAAC) on Saturday. Danbury beat MV, 40-19, earlier in the season and lost to the Eagles, 60-31, in the first meeting between the two teams. anced scoring attack that featured four players in double figures, led by Gage Beaber, who scored 18. Dylan Dorfmeyer and Nate Yarborogh finished with 16 points apiece and Jordan Kirwen had 14. The Lakers, who fell to 0-14 overall and 0-9 in the league, got 17 points from Dalton Chapman and 10 from Dominic Manuella. Emmanuel Christian 67, Danbury 38 After outscoring the Lakers, 12-8, in the first quarter, Emmanuel Christian pulled away by outscoring Danbury, 37-17, in the middle two quarters to increase its lead en route to a 67-38 victory. With the win, the Warriors improve to 7-7 overall and 4-5 in the TAAC, good for fifth place in the league. EC was led by Ryan Creech, who had a game-high 25 points, and Tony Behan. Danbury guard Caleb Helline had a team-high 17 points and Dalton Chapman chipped in with 11 points. The Lakers return to action when the travel to Oregon and face Cardinal Stritch on Friday host Maumee Valley on Tuesday. The Cardinals, led by star guard Marquis Harrison, are 6-8 overall and 3-6 in the TAAC and defeated Danbury, 62-48, earlier in the season. Meanwhile, the Hawks, 13-1 overall and 8-1 in the league, are one of the top Division IV teams in northwest Ohio and beat the Lakers, 68-39, in the first meeting.

BOYSHURON 71 OAK HARBOR 27 Huron controlled the game from the beginning, taking an early lead as they dominated the first quarter, outscoring the Rockets, 18-3, in the period on its way to a 71-27 victory. From that point on, the Tigers slowly increased the margin, taking a 28-10 lead into the half before outscoring Oak Harbor, 22-13 and 21-4, respectively, in the final two quarters to run away with the victory. With the win, Huron improves to 10-5 overall and 7-4 in the SBC, tied for second in the league with Clyde. The Rockets are now 2-14 overall and 2-9 in the conference, good for seventh place. The Tigers Jake Justus led all scorers with 18 points, including four 3-pointers, and Eric Weir finished with 10 points. Oak Harbor forward Austin Wiegand led the team with seven points and A.J. Cecil finished with six points. The Rockets return to action Friday when they host the Clyde Fliers. The Fliers, who are 10-5 overall and 7-4 in the SBC, have won eight of the last 10 and are tied for second place in the conference. Clyde dominated in the teams first meeting, winning, 66-42.

BOYSGIBSONBURG 89 DANBURY 53 Gibsonburg dominated throughout, improving to 12-2 overall and 8-1 in the TAAC with its 89-53 win over Danbury. The first-place Golden Bears had a bal-

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Financial FocusValentines Day is almost upon us. To celebrate, you may want to present your loved ones with chocolates, flowers or any number of other traditional gifts. But if your valentine also happens to be your spouse or your life partner, you also might want to show your love in another way by making sure you have adequate insurance. Just consider some of the things that life insurance can do for you and your family: Pay off your mortgage With sufficient life insurance, your family can remain in their home should anything happen to you. Educate your children College is expensive, and it seems to get more costly every year. If you were to die prematurely,

Heres how to insure a great Valentines Dayyour life insurance proceeds could help pay for your childrens education. Help fund retirement Term insurance consists of just a death benefit. But permanent insurance policies, such as whole life or universal life, a tax-advantaged savings component that could help pay for your retirement and help keep you financially independent which means you wont have to worry about being a burden to your grown children. Furthermore, proceeds from your life insurance policy could help your surviving spouse retire more comfortably. Help protect your business If youre involved in a familyowned business enterprise, you can structure a life insurance policy to help preserve the business or transfer it to the next generation. Pay for estate taxes If your estate is sizable, it could generate estate taxes. Life insurance proceeds can help your heirs pay these taxes. Clearly, life insurance offers a variety of benefits. But how much do you need? And what type do you need? You might hear that your coverage should be worth around seven or eight times your annual salary. But theres really no one-size-fits-all formula. In determining how much life insurance you require, you should consider your age, your income, the size of your family, the amount of your mortgage, whether your spouse has a retirement account, your financial goals and other factors. Your financial advisor can help you assess these variables to determine the appropriate level of coverage. One final word on life insurance: Dont wait too long before purchasing a policy or upgrading your existing one. Your life insurance premium is based, in part, on your age, so the sooner you act, the better. Also, the time to buy life insurance is while you are healthy, because poor health could prevent you from obtaining coverage. As important as it is, life insurance isnt the only protection you and your loved ones may need. During your working years, you are actually more likely to become temporarily disabled, due to injury or illness, than you are to die. If you werent able to work for a while, you could help your family maintain its lifestyle if you had an adequate disability income insurance policy. Your employer might offer you some coverage as a benefit, but it might not be sufficient, either in terms of income or the length of the disability covered. Consequently, you may want to explore an individual disability insurance policy. When you think of romantic Valentines Day presents, insurance probably doesnt pop up right away. Yet, by making sure youve got all the coverage you need, you may actually be giving your loved ones the greatest gift theyll ever receive.nnn

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Senior Care staffers honoredRoddie Mazurik, of Marblehead, has been selected CAREGiver of the Year by the Home Instead Senior Care franchise office serving Ottawa, Erie and Huron counties. She is being recognized for commitment and service to the older adults who are local clients of Home Instead Senior Care, provider of non-medical home care and companionship services for seniors. CAREGivers like Roddie are the core of our business, said local owner Ceinwen Price. Without dedicated CAREGivers, we couldnt provide the superior quality of service to seniors that sets our organization apart from others. CAREGivers are the foundation of Home Instead Senior Care and provide the support that helps older adults remain in their homes longer than they otherwise could. Home Instead also recently honored its CAREGivers of the fourth quarter. They are: October CAREGiver of the Month Leslie Warnke of Port Clinton November CAREGiver of the Month Mary Ellen Troxel of Sandusky December CAREGiver of the Month Ruth Baumgartner of Oak Harbor Home Instead Senior Care provides more than 60 different services including companionship, meal preparation, light housework, medication reminders, incidental transportation, err

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