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VOLUME 11, NUMBER 26 –JUNE 25, 2013Holland-SpringfieldYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPERCELEBRATING 10 YEARS!PRSRT STDUS POSTAGEPAIDTOLEDO OHPERMIT 133©WELCH PUBLISHING CO. HOLLAND, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIOPlease Recycle This Newspaper $20.00 per year75th anniversary Strawberry Festival concludes with annual parade on Father’s Day, June 16Hundreds of area residents lined the streets on a beautiful Father’s Day afternoon to enjoy the 75th anniversary StrawberryFestival. The parade stepped off on Clarion Avenue, proceeded down Front and Clark Street to Angola Road before ending atCommunity Homecoming Park in Springfield Township.Above, from left: this year’s parade grand marshals were Dave Lannen, foreground and Gary Leasure, an organizer of thefestival for more than 20 years; Chaz Scherzer, left, waits patiently for the parade to begin with his sons Casen, 2, and Braxton,4, and Mr. Scherzer’s brother Clayton; Sheianne Worthington and Lexi Smith, both 6, snuggle up with Olivia Hunt, 10, and HaileyKindl was selected Strawberry Queen in the competition for youngsters.Below, from left: Ray and Cheryl Garcia, accompany their grandson Richie, 3, to the parade; Jaheim Jones and DeshawnBenison find a good spot to watch the parade; Members of the Lil Blue Devils aboard a patriotic red, white and blue float waveto the crowd and toss out sweet treats, and Danielle Parker, 5, dresses appropriately for the parade in a strawberry frock.Area residents participate in annual Rollie RunThe ninth annual Rollie Run took place June 15 atCommunity Homecoming Park in conjunction with theStrawberry Festival. Held in memory of Rollie Denker III,a Springfield Township resident and 1979 graduate ofSpringfield High School who died in 2004, the eventraises money for scholarships that are awarded to SHSstudents who plan to pursue a degree in the medicalfield.Sherri Koback, an event organizer, said more than300 people participated in this year’s run/walk, raisingmore than $2,500 in scholarship money. “Each year itgrows bigger and bigger and bigger.”She thanked all who entered the race, including runnersfrom Pennsylvania and Florida and Brandon Rockman,a Springfield High School graduate participatingin the race in Japan, where he is currently stationedwith the U.S. Marines.“Whatever your reason for being here, thank youfrom the bottom of my heart and the hearts of theDenker family,” she saidMs. Koback presented a gift of a free registration fornext year’s race to Cindy Krouse, who was the first personto register this year.The event also featured musical entertainment byJohnny Rodriguez who performed during registrationand check-in, and prior to the race Rollie’s daughter,Laney , sang the National Anthem.Ms. Koback expressed her appreciation to thisyear’s sponsors: Amlin Auction, Berquist Incorporated,Blue Devil Wrestling Club, Bobby V’s American Grill,Brett Denker Insurance, Cake by Kelly, Cheers SportsEatery, Cole Taylor Mortgage, Denker family, GroundsGuys, Heartandsoul Fitness Center, Holland SpringfieldJournal, Holland Laundry, Jinnie Corthell Photographer,Johnny Rodriguez, Knucklehead Liquidators, Kocrete,LLC, Lil Blue Devils football and cheer, NationwideInsurance, Nick Amlin DJ Service, Providence LutheranChurch, Rogers Dance Center, Sam’s Club, Silk ScreenShop, SNAP Fitness, Springfield Township, StrawberryFestival, Subway, Taylor Learning Center, T&S Tool,Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Tireman of Holland,Wingeddesign and Yoder Machinery.Above, Fred Johnson, No. 37 on the SHS footballteam, leads the pack as the race sets off from CommunityHomecoming Park. Below left, Laney impresses thecrowd with her rendition of the National Anthem. Bottomright are volunteers, who served sno-cones, beveragesand sandwiches to runners following the race.Twp. trustees review sheriff’s report, discuss incident at Strawberry FestivalHolland police officerswere called last weekend toassist with the large juveniledisturbance at the StrawberryFestival.Police Chief RobertReed told village council ata June 18 meeting that villagepolice officers respondedto a call for back-up fromthe Lucas County sheriff’soffice.Sergeant Todd Sheltonwas among the officers whoBy Jane MaioloFor the past severalyears, incidents involvingunruly youths have plaguedthe Strawberry Festival heldat Community HomecomingPark, and the 2013 eventwas no exception.At the June 17 meeting,the Springfield Townshiptrustees heard a report fromSergeant Matt Luettke of theLucas County Sheriff ’soffice regarding the problems.“There were some incidentsat the Strawberry Festival,”he said, adding thatthe sheriff’s office respondedSaturday evening to areport of shots being firedon June 15.The “shots” turned out tobe fireworks, he explained,but the noise caused manypeople to quickly exit themidway and festivalgrounds.responded to assist.“There were a couplehundred juveniles hangingout and causing trouble,” heexplained.Three or four auxiliarysheriff’s deputies had beenhired to provide security,and “they were overwhelmed,”he added.Sgt. Shelton helped toherd the crowds of youngpeople toward the front ofthe park.Holland officers help with unruly juveniles at festReports of shots firedwere mistaken, and thenoise actually was causedby fireworks, the sergeantsaid.The problems stemmedfrom “unruly, unsupervised”teens who are dropped off atthe park by their parents, hesaid.“I left at 11:15 p.m., andthere were still about 100kids waiting for their rides,”Sgt. Shelton added.Penta Career Center school boardapproves administrative compensationBy Jane MaioloFollowing a brief executivesession, the PentaCareer Center board of educationapproved administrativecompensation andemployer contribution benefits.At the June 12 meeting,the board adjusted thesalaries for the assistantsuperintendent, director,supervisor, assistant supervisor,office manager/administrativeassistant, public relationscoordinator, assistant tothe treasurer, administrativeassistant levels one, two andthree and technology levelsone, two and three.The three-year compensationpackage calls for a 2.5percent salary increase and$1,000 stipend for 2013-14;2 percent adjustment for2014-15, and an increase of1.5 percent and a $750stipend in 2015-16.As part of the compensation,the board also will pickup employee retirement contributionsfor the superintendent,assistant superintendent,director and supervisorat a rate of 11 percent, 2013-14; 12 percent, 2014-15; 13percent, 2015-16 and 14 percent,2016-17.In addition, the assistantsuperintendent, director,supervisor and assistantsupervisor will receive compensationbased on years ofservice. Those amounts arebased on salary and will be 1percent of salary after 10years, 2 percent after 15years and 3 percent after 20years of service.For the officemanager/administrativeassistant, public relationscoordinator, admissions representative,assistant to thetreasurer, administrativeassistant levels one and twoand technology levels onethrough three, the longevitycompensation was set at$500, 10 years; $1,100, 15years and $1,775, 20 years.Other BusinessIn other business, theboard:•Increased student lunchfees for 2013-14 from $2.50to $2.75. The federal reimbursementfor free lunches isset at $2.59 per meal, andregulations require districtsto charge at least thatamount for lunch.Food service officials recommendedincreasing theamount to $2.75 in case ofany future changes in thefederal rate.•Adopted the studenthandbook for 2013-14.“There were very minimalchanges this year,” said JerryGladieux, supervisor ofstudent affairs.Please turn to page 2EARLY DEADLINEDue to the Independence Day holiday,there will be an early deadline for the July 9issue of the Holland-Springfield Journal.ALL articles and advertisements MUST bein by Tuesday, July 2, at noon, for the July 9issue.“The festival had to shutdown early Saturday night,”he said.Trustee Andy Glenn, notingthat this was at least thethird year the festival hasexperienced gang-relatedproblems, asked for adviceon what could be done toeliminate them.Sgt. Luettke said hespoke with festival organizerGary Leasure of the CommunityHomecoming Corporationand offered severalsuggestions:•Fencing in the festivalgrounds;•Charging admission tothe fair, and•Admitting no one underage 17 without a parent.He admits that the measuresmay sound extreme,but believes in the long runthey will help the turnaround the festival.“I think more peoplewould show up if you set itup this way,” he said.As the festival is set upnow, parents simply drop offtheir teens, and “they [kids]just congregate.”He noted that the teensdo not appear to be from thetownship or Holland, andsuspects most are from Toledo.The sergeant understandsthat it is up to the festivalcommittee to decidewhether to implement thechanges.“We will do what’s necessaryto make it work,” headded.On a more positive note,the sergeant said privatesecurity hired by WoodsideTerrace mobile home park,which is adjacent to CommunityHomecoming Park,has helped reduce problems.He said the security personnelare careful to admitonly park residents duringfestival days and patrol thefenced area bordering thepark, contacting the sheriff’sdepartment if they encounterissues. “It’s been a goodpartnership,” the sergeantadded.Please turn to page 2Journal readers are everywhereFrom there to here, from here to there, Journal readersare everywhere.The staff invites readers to submit photos of themselvesor others reading the paper where ever they may travel,whether it is in Oatmeal, Texas or Sandwich, Massachusetts.This week’s Journal reader just wants to to let everyoneknow how much she loves her hometown newspaper. “Myname is Quinn Pratt, and I am a huge fan of the HollandJournal,” she said.Readers and advertisers are encouraged to submit photosof themselves reading the paper. Try to include a familiarbackground. For example, the Nautilus, a seashellshapedhome makes an interesting backdrop for a reader inMexico City, Mexico.Photos may be submitted by e-mail to editor@hollandsfj.us or by mail to The Journal, 117 East Second Street,Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. If photos are sent by mail andneed to be returned, please include a self-addressed,stamped envelope.Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo andtheir hometown/business as well as any other details youmay want to add about the trip.

Page 2 — June 25, 2013 — HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNALHolland SpringfieldCommunityCalendarTo include your organization’s activities in this calendar,drop off the details in the Journal’s drop box at theHolland Branch Library, or mail them to the Journal, 117East Second Street, PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552.Or send an e-mail, with the date, time and location, to editor@hollandsfj.us. The deadline for the weekly calendar isThursday at noon.Wednesday, June 269:30 a.m. Holland Senior Center, at the Lodge atStrawberry Acres, 950 South McCordAvenue until 2 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.11:00 a.m. Compass Club at the Black Pearl, 4630Heatherdowns Boulevard.12:00 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association caregivers supportgroup, 4226 Parkcliffe Lane. Call 419-381-9447 for information.5:00 p.m. Springfield Local Schools Board ofEducation at the Administration Building,6900 Hall Street.Thursday, June 277:30 a.m. Penta Career Center Board of Education inthe board meeting room, 9301 Buck Road.11:30 a.m. Boomers Resource Network until 1 p.m.See www.boomersrn.com for details.11:45 a.m. Chamber of Commerce at Lutheran Villageat Wolf Creek, creekside building, 2045Perrysburg-Holland Road.5:00 p.m. Dwelling Place Church offers a free hotmeal at the DP Diner until 6:30 p.m. at8201 Angola Road in Holland.6:00 p.m. Cedar Creek’s South Toledo CampusCommunity Care Free Medical Clinic at2150 South Byrne Road. Call 419-482-8127 or visit www.utcommunitycare.org/patients for more information.Friday, June 2812:00 p.m. Holland-Springfield Rotary at Lutheran Villageat Wolf Creek, 2001 Perrysburg-HollandRoad.5:00 p.m. All-you-care-to-eat fish dinner and more atConn-Weissenberger American Legion,2020 West Alexis Road, until 7 p.m.7:00 p.m. Dance at Joseph W. Diehn AmericanLegion Post 468, 5580 Centennial Road inSylvania. Band, food and cash bar. 419-882-9080.Saturday, June 2910:00 a.m. Thrift Shop at Village Meadows, VillageMeadows Drive off McCord Road until 2p.m. Donations accepted. Call 419-866-0227 for information.Monday, July 111:00 a.m. Lunch at Conn-Weissenberger AmericanLegion, 2020 West Alexis Road, until 1p.m.7:00 p.m. Springfield Township Trustees at the townshiphall, 7617 Angola Road.Tuesday, July 210:00 a.m. Thrift Shop at Village Meadows, VillageMeadows Drive off McCord Road until 2p.m. Donations accepted. Call 419-866-0227 for information.3:00 p.m. Ecumenical bereavement support group atSt. Patrick of Heatherdowns, 4201Heatherdowns Boulevard.7:15 p.m. Staying Tobacco Free, ProMedica St.Luke’s Hospital offers a support group forformer tobacco users every Tuesday inJune, at the Tobacco Treatment CenterConference Room, Fallen Timbers MedicalCenter, 5757 Monclova Road, Maumee.For information, call 419-893-7848.Penta compensationContinued from page 1The main change pertainsto two-hour delays. Studentswill be required to report toPenta at the career center’sstart time and not that of themember school.“The only caveat will befor students riding their homeschool bus,” he added.•Approved employmentfor six certified personnel.They are Nicholas Chelmu,summer school, $25 per hour;Robin Bruderly, businessmarketing concepts, 2013-14one-year contract, $38,939;Mike Harrigan, ALEK summermath enrichment, $25per hour; Brittany Jett, English,2013-14 one- year contract,$38,939; Deb Kelly andMarshall Wolf, eight extendedservice days for 2013-14,and Jon Rife, accompany andsupervise students at NationalSkillsUSA Conference inKansas City, Missouri in lateJune, $1,200.•Discussed end of courseexams for level one U.S. History,U.S. History and government.Center Director JeffKurtz said Ohio House Bill165 requires end of courseexams, but the state-developedtest will not be implementeduntil 2014-15.•Waived student fees for2013-14. The district willpick up the fees, estimated at$227,141. The waived feesdo not include uniforms thatstudents are required to wearin their programs.•Approved a policy pertainingto standards-basedteacher evaluations.•Hired seven support personnel.They are Lisa Jones,instructional aide for 2013-14, $14.44 per hour; MichelleSuchomma, instructional aidefor 2013-14, $13.98 per hour;substitute bus drivers DonaldArtz, Roger Schultze andLarry Youngs, $13.54 perhour; Sandra Friess, databasemanager/information technologistfor 2013-14, $45,922,and Tricia Howard, admissionsrepresentative for 2013-14, $54,762.•Awarded a bid for theinstallation of wireless internetto MCPc of Cleveland for$387,811. Treasurer CarrieHerringshaw said the companywill begin work in Julyand plans to be finished bythe start of the school year inAugust.She noted that the companydid some work for thecareer center when it wasoriginally constructed “so weare familiar with their work.”•Approved the transfer of$273,171 from the schooldonations to the Toledo CommunityFoundation studentenrichment fund.Ms. Herringshaw explainedthat the money in thisaccount is accrued from taxabatements and companydonations, and the funds areused to help pay students’competition expenses.•Accepted the retirementof Ruth Ann Smith, jobcoach, effective May 31. Theboard also accepted resignationsfrom Tracy Dopp, businessmarketing, effectiveMay 28, and Jo Ann Potter,job coach, effective May 31.•Approved 16 requests toattend professional meetings,including several requests toattend the SkillsUSA Ohiosummer leadership camp inNelsonville.The next school boardmeeting will be at 7:30 a.m.,Thursday, June 27, at theboard meeting room, 9301Buck Road, and is open tothe public.Attention All VeteransWho served outside the continental limits of theU.S. and have earned a campaign or service medalrecognized by the VFW as meeting the campaignmedal requisite for VFW membership.Contact VFW Post 6409:Commander Al Helchowski - ph. 419-666-3148Adjutant Dave Shelton - ph. 419-870-2048Post - ph. 419-666-9563It’sontheThe following reportswere filed in the HollandPolice Department June 1through 15, 2013.Saturday, June 1Traffic stop citation,South McCord Road at AirportHighway; unspecifiedinvestigation, 1300 blockSouth McCord Road; assistother law enforcementagency, Kroger SpringMeadows.Sunday, June 2Accident, Angola atMcCord roads; theft, 6600block North Mall Drive.Monday, June 3Criminal damage, 900block Clarion Avenue; parkingviolation, North Quay atWhisperwood.Tuesday, June 4Shoplifting, (2) 7000block Orchard CentreThe following caseswere heard in SylvaniaMunicipal Court June 11 to14, 2013. Court costs are$93 unless otherwise noted.Ramiz A. Bcharah,Maumee; vehicularmanslaughter; fines, $400;90 days jail, 90 suspended;three year license suspension;apology letter to family.PUBLIC RECORDHolland Village Police ReportDrive; theft, 1300 blockSouth McCord Road; trespassing,7300 block DunnDrive.Wednesday, June 5Accident, 1400 blockSouth McCord Road; warrant,1300 block SouthMcCord Road; theft, 1300block South McCord Road.Friday, June 7Accident, 1300 blockSouth McCord Road; trafficstop citation, South McCordRoad at railroad tracks;parking violation, 1300block South McCord Road;theft, 1300 block SouthMcCord Road.Saturday, June 8Accident, 1300 blockSouth McCord Road; trafficstop citation, Airport Highwayat South McCord Road;found property, 900 blockSylvania Municipal Court ReportClarion Avenue.Sunday, June 9Drug violation, SiouxLane at Manakiki; warrantarrest, 1200 block ClarionAvenue.Monday, June 10Traffic stop citations,South McCord Road atNorth Mall Drive, 900block Clarion Avenue.Tuesday, June 11Traffic stop citations,Clark at Second streets;1300 block South McCordRoad.Wednesday, June 12Accident, McCord at Angolaroads; traffic stop citations,Spring MeadowsWest at Orchard Centredrives, 1300 block HollowayDrive; drug violation,1300 block South McCordRoad.Rachel A. Riggio, Toledo;unauthorized use ofproperty; fines, $250; courtcosts, $249; 30 days jail, 30suspended; disorderly conduct;fines, $250; courtcosts, $178; 30 days jail, 30suspended.Dennis J. Lambros, Sylvania;OVI; fines, $725,$200 suspended; court costs,$139; 20 days jail, 14 suspended;200 day license suspension.Jamie I. Gross, Sylvania;OVI: fines, $625, $200 suspended;20 days jail, 14 suspended;six month licensesuspension.Christopher J. Cook, Sylvania;reckless operationsecond; fines, $250, $150suspended; 17 days jail, 14suspended; six monthReal Estate TransfersReal estate transfers for Oakes, 6957 Wexford Hill Weichert RelocationMay 1-31, 2013 from the Lane, Holland, $216,000. Resources Inc. of New JerseyLucas County auditor’s Greg F. and Kara L.to Amir and Abigailoffice:Myers to Kareem D. Grant, Vaez, 8150 Hidden ForestChad I. and Hailey E. 2865 Back Bay Drive, Drive, Holland, $205,000.Hines to Craig and Lindsey Maumee, $250,000.Beckie J. Heck to GregoryFischer, 612 Whisperlake Menard Inc. of WisconsinR. and Stephanie M.Road, Holland, $232,000.to Kroger Co. of Ohio, Schlueter, 7433 Fox Lane,Kenneth R. and Janice L. 7001 Orchard Centre Road, Holland, $200,000.Zraik to Flagstar Bank, Holland, $22,000.Joseph W. Potter, et al, to1022 Carrington Street, Margaret and Stanley Teresa M. Al-Momar, 734Toledo, $36,667.Ostas to Kroger Co., 7011 Wind Breeze Drive, Toledo,U.S. Bank, successor Airport Highway and 7010 $128,000.trustee, to Amy M. Hurt, Orchard Centre Drive, Holland,Ronald Peeps Jr. and6215 Sassafras Lane, Toledo,$420,000.Susan B. Katsaris-Peeps to$147,500.Brian and Julia O’Reilly John and Janis M. Walczak,Louisville Title Agency to Daniel J. and Erica D. 2824 Back Bay Drive,for Northwest Ohio, trustee, Curtis, 1018 Hialea Court, Maumee, $45,000.to Robert A. Navarro, 1732 Holland, $232,000.Lester J. Mueller Jr. andDeer Trail Drive, Toledo, Robert J. Crawford to Darcy Mueller to Brian K.$270,000.Jeffrey Wangsness, 6613 and Candace Y. Rietzke, 837Federal National MortgageGarden Road, Maumee, Rall Road, Toledo,Association to Thomas $56,000.$177,000.M. and Marian L. Cavese, Toby and Melilssa Midland Agency of1630 Rancamp Avenue, Hodge to Tarek Hage-Ali, Northwest Ohio Inc.,Holland, $120,000.618 Olyander Road, Holland,trustee, to Amy L. Fleck,Michael A. Dixon to$110,000.102 Hidden Village Lane,Denise G. Chivington, 949 Karen E. Rhodes to Holland, $208,900.Pamshire Downs, Holland, Kamran Durrani, 6201 GardenRichard Earl to Xinmin$34,500.Road Unit F83, Cao and Xiaping Fang,Louisville Title Agency Maumee, $21,000.7928 North Shoreline Drive,for Northwest Ohio, trustee, Gerald P. Shank Jr. to Holland, $243,000.to Carol Farmer, 7323 Deer Hiep D. Ho, 2353 MorningdewPaul C. McGowan toTrail Court, Toledo,Boulevard, Kristin C. Pederson, 719$51,900.Maumee, $186,000. Whisperwood Parkway,Wanda Anaya to Richard Troy Easterling to Holland, $218,000.J. and Beverly J. Roe, 9150 Weichert Relocation Robin R. Bird-HubbardGeiser Road, Holland, Resources Inc. of New Jersey,to Timothy J. and Ashley E.$45,000.8150 Hidden Forest Redner, 6591 Pilliod Road,Robert A. Navarro to Drive, Holland, $205,000. Holland, $167,500.Craig F. and Sheila R.Hirschfeld, 215 Stone OakCourt, Holland, $346,500.Dan and Beth O’Laughlinto Eric M. Edwards,7316 Apache Trail, Holland,$214,500.Rita A. Lenhart to KyleM. Zwyer, 7034 CrosscreekX-PERT PERFORMANCEDrive, Maumee, $148,500.Eagle Creek Builders andHave A Project??Developers Inc. to Suzanne Hire an x-pert today!!F. Stephens, 712 MeadowchaseLane, Toledo,• Doors . . .• Decks: New, Rebuild,Interior & Exterior Restoration, Power$146,500.• Flooring Tile, Wood Wash, Tear Down,Keith E. and Teri Sykes • DrywallWeather Proof, Levelingto James W. Hill, 6841 RunningBrook Way, Holland, • Basement Finishing Split Rail & Privacy,• Drop Ceilings • Fencing$142,000.• Kitchen & Bath or New Posts/RailsFederal National MortgageRemodel• Utility ShedsAssociation to Gregory• Painting • Ceiling RepairM. Black, 6208 SugarberryTalk Directly To The OwnerLane, Holland, $157,900.Thomas C. and Patricia Call 419-779-1255A. Pearson to Marsha L.Rose, 12 St. Catherine • Please call, ask for Curt •Court, Holland, $165,000. Quality Work & Your EstimateEagle Creek Builders andDevelopers Inc. of Ohio toBothGary and Gloria Burks, 720 FREEMeadowchase Lane, Toledo,$26,000.Rose Town LLC of Ohioto Roger L. and Jennifer J.Wohlwend, 7860 NebraskaAvenue, Toledo, $375,000.Brenda R. Hittler, et al,to Federal National Mortgage+&&$% + "&$* & #%Association, 9044 +!("#% +$"!Orchard Lake Road, Holland,$180,000.+'%!%%+%"$&Louisville Title Agency $%for Northwest Ohio Inc.,$!&!trustee, to Jaime L. Isaacs, +$"!%%7711 Lonetree Court, "$ %+ "%%!Maumee, $29,900.Linda A. Cannaley, Attention+$"'$%All Veterans +!!trustee, to Smythe Who PropertiesLLC of Ohio,served outside +&&%the continental limits of!theU.S.1545and have earned a campaign or service medalTimberwolf Drive, Holland, +)%##$% + !&"!$1,206,250.recognized by the VFW as meeting the campaignPhilip D. Ehle to medal Bank of requisite for VFW+ &membership.#%+$# %!New York Mellon, 8304 Contact andVFW Post 6409:8312 Nebraska Avenue, Commander Al Helchowski - ph. 419-666-3148 Toledo, $66,667.Adjutant Dave Shelton - ph. 419-870-2048Steven P. Rosinski toRyan J. and MeghanPostE.- ph. 419-666-9563Thursday, June 13Accident, 7100 blockAirport Highway; trafficstop citation, Hall atMaumee streets; criminaldamage, 900 block HollandPark.Friday, June 14Accident, 6900 blockHall Street; traffic stop citations,Angola Road at SouthHill Park, Orchard Centre atSpring Meadows Westdrives; driving under suspension,7000 blockOrchard Centre Drive; theft,6300 block Angola Road.Saturday, June 15Assist other law enforcementagency, unit blockWest Woodside Terrace; badchecks, 7000 block OrchardCentre Drive; shoplifting,1300 block South McCordRoad.license suspension.Joseph P. Kenney, Sylvania;reckless operation second;fines, $250, $150 suspended;court costs, $96; 17days jail, 14 suspended; oneyear license suspension.DefinitionsOVI–operating a vehicleunder the influence.DUS–driving under suspension.Amy Fleck to Darryl L.Lycourt Jr., 7936 WhitecapLane, Holland, $200,000.Eugenia A. Vogel,trustee, to Kamran Durrani,2205 Old Hickory Lane,Holland, $171,500.Ryan N. and Audrie G.Grooms to Nicholas M. andJennifer D. Schell, 806Quigley Road, Holland,$118,900.Dawn M. Raab to SarahE. Spellis, 624 NorthCrissey Road, Holland,$76,000.Dale G. and Mary C..Nicholas to Jennifer Preston,161 Bromwich Lane,Toledo, $94,000.Dustin Hamilton to AlonzoJ. Irelan, 301 ShrewsburyDrive, Holland, $110,000.Loraine M. Wandtke-Cummings to Kim M. Wagner,6725 Embassy CourtEast Unit O-60, Maumee,$104,500.Mark A. and Maxine S.Price to Francis H. andCarol T. Farrell, 6651 SueLane, Maumee, $144,900.Ryan S. and Erin E. Hillto Justin Watts, et al, 7028Sandyhill Way, Holland,$160,000.Basel Awa, trustee, toAlan A. Konopka, et al, 221Mead Lane, Holland,$189,900.Continued from page 1In addition to providingthe trustees with an updateon festival activities, thesergeant presented thecrime report for May.“There was nothingalarming in May,” he said.The crime report includedincidents of thefts, 45:criminal damage, 25;domestic violence, 18;menacing 13; assault, 12;telecommunications harassment,nine, andburglary/breaking andentering, eight.Sheriff’s deputies alsoresponded to 15 trafficrelatedincidents; eight drugproblems, and seven disorderlyconduct intoxication.Other BusinessIn other business, thetrustees:•Ratified payroll forJune 6 of $164,900.•Paid bills from June 4to 17 for $47,978, including$14,985 to the OhioPublic Works Commissionand payments of $11,093and $3,273 to Carpet Spectrumand Steven’s Painting& Papering Ltd. respectivelyfor remodeling of townshipoffices.The trustees also ratifiedpayments of $311,033 forbills paid electronicallybetween January 1 and May29, including eight paymentsto Toledo Edison,$101,316; Bureau of Worker’s Compensation,$94,813, and 23 paymentsto Columbia Gas, $11,680.•Opted not to request ahearing on a liquor licensefor Fastrac LLC doing businessas Nick and Jimmy’s,7723 Airport Highway atHolland-SpringfieldStrawberry festival incidentPUBLISHED WEEKLYMailing Address: P.O. 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Theopinions expressed in paid advertisements and/or letters to the Editorwhich are published in The HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNAL donot necessarily reflect the opinion or philosophy of The HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNAL.the former site of Chowders’N Moor noting that thecompany is simply transferringits license.Administrator LeslieKohli recommended thetrustees table a decision ona liquor license requestfrom RSF Springfield LLCdoing business as Barleys,7723 Airport Highway.The administrator saidthe name of the business atthat location, The Local,doesn’t coincide with thelicense request. “I’d like totable this to get more clarification,”she added.•Discussed the purchaseof new boilers for the townshiphall and Fire StationNo. 1.Mike Hampton, directorof public services, said theboiler systems date back tothe 1960s and are “very oldand very inefficient.”He presented thetrustees with a quote fromGEM Inc. of $58,801 toreplace both boilers as wellas an estimate of cost savings,$2,200, if both systemsare replaced.“I will go out andresearch others [companies]but wanted to show youwhere we are at [withcosts],” he said.Mr. Glenn questionedwhether a forced air systemshould be considered forthe township hall in conjunctionwith remodelingalready being undertaken.Mr. Hampton said hecould research the cost tochange the heating system.•Heard from Mr. Hamptonthat the lightning detectorat Community HomecomingPark is obsoleteand not repairable. “Myrecommendation is toreplace it,” he said, addingthat the detector is a valuablesafety asset.Mr. Glenn agreed, “Withthe number of kids playingin the park, we need toreplace it.”•Approved the expenditureof up to $30,000 tohave crack seal applied bySlurry Seal of Toledo Inc.on several roads in thetownship.Mr. Hampton saidstreets to be crack sealedare located in SycamoreWoods, Apple Blossom,Hidden Springs, PlumGrove and Deer Trail subdivisions;Haven Park area,Dorcas Farms area, CarringtonStreet, Rall Roadand plat one of the townshipcemetery.•Announced the list ofstormwater utility projectsfor 2013. The public servicesdepartment is performingthe following work:clean out and seeding ofditch behind Buddy CarrApartments, $7,460; greenspace drainage improvementsat Glen Abby rearyard, $4,825; Babst Ditchcleaning, $16,500;Kallagher Park detentionpond improvement,$28,700; hauling for streetsweeps, $5,560; Sherbornand Sudbury drainageimprovements, $128,000,and Kieswetter drainageimprovements, $63,000.The next trustees meetingwill be at 7 p.m., Monday,July 1, at the townshiphall, 7617 Angola Road,and is open to the public.AREA BUSINESS GUIDEwww.colorfullivinginteriors.comAdvertise in theArea Business Guideper week,$20 00per space(Min. 13 weeks)One copy change per 13 weeks.Call 419-874-4491! +%!+%&("# !&+ & $!&!+ %"'!&!% $&+ $ &+"#%""$ ---)!**.+,*" (& / &$% +*#-!% #),%$+#$'" (&Festival to beheld on June 29The second annual“Who’s My Neighbor?”international festival will beheld on Saturday, June 29,at WPOS Christian Center,7112 Angola Road, Hollandfrom 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Free and open to thepublic, the event kicks offwith a Parade of Nations at11 a.m. Area residents areinvited to participate,dressed in traditional clothingof the country they wishto represent.Four stages will featurelive music and dancing, andthe food court will offerinternational cuisine.Volunteers are still neededto assist with behind-thescenesactivities, said LizDoyle, event co-organizer,adding that they are lookingfor international musiciansand dancers.For more information orto join in the parade, callSyd and Liz Doyle at 704-451-6299 or send an e-mailto wmnfestival@yahoo.com.Scott Stigall, Agent909 S. 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Holland Sylvania Rd., Holland, Ohio43528, will auction off on site the following storage units at 9:30 a.m.,On Saturday July 27, 2013. All units have misc. household goods inthem except as indicated.#3065 Brook Ridley, 228 Dansmoore, Holland, OH.#206 Kenyada Wallace, 1125 ½ Newberry, Toledo, OH.#311 Steven Shipley, 5702 Angola Rd., Lot 6, Toledo, OH.#391 Barbara Geer, 5702 Angola Rd., Lot 104, Toledo, OH, big screentv.#3045 & 3046 Brenda Lewis, 517 Richards Rd., Toledo, OH, (750 sqfeet packed full).#641 Rick Meadows, 618 Oleander, Holland, OH, TOOLS.#3058 Keajuan D. Stone, 344 Melrose Ave., Toledo, OH.#3074 Dayna Riley, 3305 Grimsby PL., Ottawa Hills, OH.#530 Joseph Fonseca, 3921 W. Carman St., Tampa, FL, 33609.#401 Navera Craig, 4323 Shawn Terrace, Toledo, OH.#554 Toledo Restaurant Training Center, 3450 W. Central Ave.,Toledo, OH, dining room chairs and commercial restaurant cooler.#376 Erma Jean Dickerson, 9715 W. Brownard Blvd., Plantation, FL,33324.#5067 Tresa L. Anderson, 31 S. McCord Rd., #14B, Holland, OH.Shop TALKLutheran Village at Wolf Creek (LVWC) has been namedone of the 50 top-rated food establishments in Lucas Countyfor 2013. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department selectedLVWC to be among the most notable locations basedupon compliance with food safety regulations, kitchen cleanliness,and a continued and conscientious effort to maintain aclean and safe operation.“The Health Department takes great pride in food serviceestablishments that are truly concerned with food safety andkitchen cleanliness,” stated Health Commissioner DavidGrossman, M.D., in a letter sent to LVWC. “This letter recognizesyour professional efforts in maintaining such highcompliance with food safety concerns.”“Congratulations to the LVWC dietary team,” said AngiePowell, LVWC executive director. “This recognition is just anotherexample of our staff’s firm commitment to the wellbeingof our residents and patients. We appreciate thisrecognition and the staff’s continuous hard work to providequality dietary services while maintaining an environment thatconsistently complies with the many regulations that governthe operations of our kitchen. This recognition is just anotherexample of our staff’s firm commitment to the well-being ofour residents and patients”LVWC, a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society in partnershipwith St. Luke’s Hospital, provides independent living, assistedliving, nursing care, respite care, and inpatient andoutpatient rehabilitation services.Holland-Springfield COCto host Casino Night on Aug. 23The Holland-SpringfieldChamber of Commerce willhost “Casino Night” from 7to 11 p.m., Friday, August23, at the Lodge at StrawberryAcres park.The event will featureGARAGE SALES602 CRYSTAL Lake Drive,Holland off McCord. June27-29, 9-6. June 30, 1-6. Patriotic,Christmas, golfclubs, miscellaneous.ALL GARAGE SALE AD-VERTISING MUST BEPREPAID, BY CASH,CREDIT CARD ORCHECK, BY 10 A.M.WEDNESDAY BEFOREPUBLICATION OR THEAD WILL NOT RUN.WANTED TO BUYWANTED GUNS, any age,any condition. Also WWIIand earlier military items. Indianartifacts. Rob,419-340-5808, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.BUYING MOST items fromgarages. Vehicles, motorcycles,tools, mowers, etc.419-870-0163.A MECHANIC buys vehicles;looks, pays accordingly,anything with wheels.419-870-0163.$300 and Up for AllJunk and RepairableCars/Trucks.Guaranteed.Lowest Prices on Auto PartsFree Towing • 7 Days a WeekHomer’s Auto Parts4848 N. Detroit Avenuenear Laskey419-478-5052PUBLISHER’S NOTICEAll real estate advertising in thisnewspaper is subject to the FederalFair Housing Act whichmakes it illegal to advertise “anypreference, limitation or discriminationbased on race, color, religion,sex, handicap, familialstatus or national origin, or intentionto make any such preference,limitation or discrimination.” Familialstatus includes childrenunder the age of 18 living withparents or legal custodians, pregnantwomen and people securingcustody of children under 18.This newspaper will not knowinglyaccept any advertising forreal estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our readers are herebyinformed that all dwellings advertisedin this newspaper areavailable on an equal opportunitybasis. Call the Fair Housing Center,243-6163, before you runyour advertisement. To complainof discrimination call HUD tollfreeat 1-800-669-9777. The tollfreetelephone number for thehearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.casino-style games withcelebrity dealers, hors d’oeuvresbuffet, music, live auction,cash bar, lottery tree andprizes.Tickets are $25 per personor $40 per couple, andeach ticket includes $500 inplay money.The chamber is currentlyseeking sponsors for theevent. There are three levelsof sponsorship: Four of aKind, $1,000, includes namerecognition in all advertisingand at event, eight tickets,$1,000 in additional playmoney for ticket holders and12 drink cards; Full HouseTable, $350, includes nameadvertising, table sponsorship,four admission anddrink tickets and ticket holdersreceive additional $500 inplay money tickets; HighCard, $150, includes nameadvertising, two drink andadmission tickets and additional$100 in play money.To become a sponsor or topurchase tickets for theevent, call Pat Hicks, chamberpresident at 419-865-2110 or send an e-mail topat@hollandspringfieldcoc.org.Paul Gibbsnamed principalfor SylvaniaelementaryschoolThe Sylvania Board ofEducation has approved acontract for Paul Gibbs as thenew principal of HighlandElementary.He received a two-yearcontract for $91,294 per yearthrough July 31, 2015.Mr. Gibbs has served asprincipal for the past twoyears at Glenwood Elementaryin Rossford.He is replacing DebSedar, following her resignation.His teaching careerstarted with the Toledo PublicSchools in 2000 as a specialeducation teacher atScott and Waite high schools.Mr. Gibbs’ administrativecareer began in 2005 as an interimassistant principal atEast Side Central and Waite.He was named dean of studentsat Waite in 2005 andlater the assistant principal in2007.Check us out on theweb: hollandsfj.usHOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNAL — June 25, 2013 — Page 3ADVENT LUTHERANCHURCHCorner of Sylvania Avenueand McCord RoadSylvania, OH419-882-3701Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m.The little churchwith a big heart.“corner of Angola & Albon”8201 Angola Roadwww.aplacetomeetgod.org419-867-7794Join us Sunday morningat 10 a.m.Classes for the kids.inspiringengagingrelevantcasualcomeexperience itIN THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICEPERRYSBURG SOUTH TOLEDO29129 Lime City Rd 2150 South Byrne RdWEST TOLEDO2600 West Sylvania AveIn the June 18 issue of theJournal, a resident submitteda letter to the editor askingfor information on the oldHolland swimming pool.Karla Miller, president ofthe Holland-Springfield-Spencer Historical Society,submitted these photos alongwith information regardingthe pool.The swimming pool wasconstructed in the late 1930sby the Works Progress Administration,an organizationestablished in the 1930s, offeringwork to the unemployedby spending moneyon programs such as highwaysand building construction,slum clearance,reforestation and rural rehabilitation.PROVIDENCELUTHERAN CHURCH8131 Airport Highway(corner Albon and Airport)Holland, Ohio 43528(419) 865-4548SATURDAY5:00 p.m. - Blended Servicewith CommunionSUNDAY8:00 a.m. - Traditional Service9:28 a.m. - Praise Service10:45 a.m. - TraditionalService~Communion offered everyfirst and third Sundays.~A nursery is provided atthe 9:28 and 10:45 a.m. services.~Faith Trek every Sunday(for kids 3 years old throughsixth grade) 9:28 to 10:30 a.m.~Fellowship Time andSnack Shack 10:15 to 10:45a.m.SATURDAYS5 : 15PM7PMSUNDAYS9AM10 : 45AM12 : 30PMThese times are for all campusesand the message is identical.iCAMPUSWatch Live OnlineWHITEHOUSE6950 Whitehouse Sq BlvdNEW HOPECHRISTIANCHURCH(Disciples of Christ)Corner of Gardenand Holloway RoadsHolland, Ohio 43528Sunday School: 9 a.m.Worship: 10 a.m.(419) 867-1535www.newhopedisciples.comTIMBERLAKECOMMUNITYCHURCH6939 SpringValley DriveHolland, OH43528Phone: 419-868-1208www.timberlakechurch.orgMeeting Lower Level6939 Spring Valley DriveHolland, OH 43528Service Times10:00 a.m. SundayGETTING READYFOR GRAND OPENINGLIVING FAITHUMC1240 Columbus Ave.Holland, OH 43528419-865-3943www.Livingfaithumc.orgSUNDAYSunday School - 9:15 a.m. -Adult Sunday School, KidsTime (3 years old-5th grade)Morning Worship - 10:30a.m. - Live Big (3 year olds-5thgrade)Coffee and Doughnut Fellowship- 10:00-10:30 a.m.WEDNESDAYPotluck - 5 p.m.THURSDAYAfter School Youth Program- 2:30-5:00 p.m. (6th-12thgrades)You’re Welcome Here!Open Hearts, Open Doors,Open Minds.Attend the Churchof Your ChoiceA LOOK BACK……Holland and Springfield Township RecollectionsThe Holland swimmingpool, above, was located“Back in the Grove,” an areanear Holland ElementarySchool by Wolf Creek onKittle Road.“It was hardly used due tolack of water,” explainedMrs. Miller, adding that by1950, the pool had become ahazard and was filled in.Below is a photo of thebath and shelter house atHolland. This structure and apicnic pergola on thegrounds of Crissey Schoolwere completed as part of theNational Youth Administration(NYA).A New Deal program establishedby PresidentFranklin Delano Roosevelt inJune 1935, the NYA addressedthe problem of unemploymentin Depressionerayouth.Other NYA projects includeddemolition of the formerhigh school andlandscaping the grounds atthe Holland, Crissey andDorr Street schools.The work was performedunder the direction of AlfredL. Wagers, NYA district supervisor,and M.A. Fryer andJames Irons, construction supervisors.Residents with any additionalinformation on theseor other old buildings areasked to submit the informationto the historical societyat the Web site www.hsshs.org or by calling Mrs. Millerat 419-877-5855.OHP investigates bicycle,car accident on Monclova RoadThe Ohio State HighwayPatrol is investigating an injurycrash that occurredJune 16, on Monclova Roadeast of Jerome Road, inMonclova Township.OHP Lieutenant WilliamBowers said the accidentoccurred when the operatorof a bicycle, heading weston Monclova Road, apparentlyturned in front of a cartraveling in the same direction.Daniel Cannode, 65, ofWaterville, was ejectedfrom his bicycle and sustainedinjuries. He wastransported by PromedicaAir to Toledo Hospital.The driver of the car,Mary A. Fritz, of Maumeewas not injured.The lieutenant said Mr.Cannode was not wearing abicycle helmet. Ms. Fritzwas wearing a seat belt.The patrol’s Toledo Postwas assisted at the scene bythe Lucas County Sheriff’sDepartment, Lucas CountyE.M.S., Monclova TownshipFire & E.M.S, PromedicaAir and Maumee PoliceDepartment.Charges are pending furtherinvestigation. Alcoholis not considered a factor inthe accident.

Page 4 — June 25, 2013 — HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNALHolland students receive honors at fifth grade recognition programSpringfield Local elementary schools hold fifth grade recognition ceremoniesSpringfield Schools hosted four programs recognizing fifth grade studentsas they begin their transition from elementary to middle school. Picturedare students from three of those ceremonies. Above: Fifth gradersat Crissey Elementary School gather for a class picture. Below left: Fifthgraders at Dorr sport colorful glasses featuring the year they graduatedfrom elementary school. Below right: Holloway fifth grade students SydniHelminski and Olivia Johnson joined their classmates in taking one oftheir final walks as fifth graders. “The walk,” a Holloway tradition, waswitnessed by all students, teachers and many teary-eyed parents. SuperintendentKathryn Hott congratulated the members of the Class of 2020 fortheir hard work and shared how excited the district will be to welcomeeach of them to Springfield Middle School in August 2013.Many students received awards at the Holland ElementarySchool fifth grade graduation ceremony. Aboveleft: Students who received Silver Awards from PresidentObama for their academic achievements are LisaClark, Emma Claytor, Rysia Duszynski and Aliaha Waterford.Above right: Retiring Music Department Chair BernieSchwartz is pictured with members of the Holland ElementarySchool fifth grade band. The student musiciansare: Paige King, Kiley Stone, Zailene Hoskins, Lisa Clark,Jordan Niefert, Miya Liner, Ariana Henderson, IsabellaMiller, Xavier Howard, Nathaniel Thebeau, Lucas Parrish,Marian-Marie Hall, Camryn Lane, Kirsten Welker, TarelleSmith, Emersyn Haney, Dylan Bednarski, Jacob Sloanand Noah Vercelotti.Below: Students who received Gold Awards fromPresident Obama for their academic achievements areRayonna Armstrong, Dylan Bednarski, Joseph Bruno,Emersyn Haney, Akito Kina, Isabella Miller, MarquayMoreland, Tarelle Smith, Noah Vercellotti, Noah Villanueva,Adriann Waisanen, AJ Cassidy, Jordan Neifert,Michelyn Parrish, Abigail Wells, Michael Zender, MarioHeiden, Olivia Holley, Camryn Lane, Mya Pemberton,Jacob Sloan, Nathan Theabeau and Vincent Valore.Elegance on the frontierWomen’s perspective featured as part of Chautauqua seriesMargaret Blennerhassettand her husband broughtwealth and glamour to theOhio frontier when they builta mansion on a private islandnear Marietta.However, their sophisticatedlifestyle quickly endedafter becoming involved in apolitical clash between AaronBurr and Thomas Jefferson.“Margaret tells a fascinating‘riches to rags’ story,” explainedDebra Conner, whowill portray the frontier aristocratat the Ohio Chautauqualiving history series comingto Rossford July 9 to 13.OH REG #99-10-1523Tcalling all chicksdate: Tuesday, July 16time: 5:30 – 9:00 pmFor more information on Chicks Mix ’13,please visit chicksforcharity.net.To purchase tickets, contact Shannon at419-241-2221 or chicksforcharity@r-p.com.The weeklong Chautauquaprogram of the OhioHumanities Council will featuremusic and living historypresentations each evening,plus daytime workshops foradults and children at theRossford Public Library.The theme is “When OhioWas the Western Frontier,”and all events are free andopen to the public.Mrs. Blennerhassett andher husband, Harman, set sailfrom England in 1796, andlived in New York, Philadelphiaand Pittsburgh beforetraveling to Ohio.Dental Assisting Programformerly The Toledo Dental Academy— still the same great program!chicksmix '13location: Toledo Botanical Gardentickets: $37 per ticket ($20 forJunior Chicks age 20 and under)proceeds benefiting:Discover successwith a career in the field of DentistryDay Classesbegin July 8Night Classesbegin Sept. 9• Excellent JobPlacement Rate• Now covering Exam feesfor National Board Testing• Tuition Payment Plans• Approved forTraining of VeteransShared Lives StudioStautzenbergerCOLLEGE ®1796 Indian Wood CircleMaumee, Ohio 43537sctoday.edu • (419) 841-1292Shared Lives Studio helps artists with developmental disabilitiescreate, exhibit and sell art – to become working artists!Attracted by the prospectof living in “America’s unspoiledwestern wilderness,”they found the 500-acreBackus Island in the midst ofthe Ohio River.They purchased 180 acresand built a manor-style home,and “no expense was sparedin making the mansion luxurious,”Ms. Conner said.It featured marble fireplaces,alabaster lamps, custom-madechairs fromBaltimore, magnificent gardensand more.However, in spring 1805,as their finances began toerode, Vice President AaronBurr arrived on the island andenticed the Blennerhassettsinto financing a westward expeditioninto lands belongingto Spain.What seemed to be a financialopportunity soon becamea political nightmare.“The exact nature ofAaron’s Burr’s plan remains,to this day, mysterious,” Ms.Conner explained, addingthat President Thomas Jeffersonsaw it as treason–and aplot to destroy the Union.When the President calledfor the arrest of Vice PresidentBurr and his associates,Mr. Blennerhassett had to fleethe island.“Margaret, left behind,faced the rampaging WoodCounty Volunteers, who encampedin her home, helpingthemselves to food and wineand menacing the family,”Ms. Conner said.“Finally, with the help offriends, she and her childrenchicksforcharity.netfled down river a few dayslater.”During the Blennerhassetts’absence, the islandhome was looted, damagedand later burned to the ground.In the 1970s, efforts beganto restore the historic site. Areconstructed manor openedin 1991 for tours operated bythe Blennerhassett IslandHistorical State Park nearParkersburg, West Virginia.“Margaret Blennerhassettled a life that was both enviableand heartbreaking,” saidthe performer, who began hercareer portraying Emily Dickinsonin 1997 and since hasrecreated Zelda Fitzgerald,Margaret Mitchell and CivilWar surgeon Dr. Mary Walker.This will be Ms. Conners’eighth tour with the OhioChautauqua.The schedule of speakersfor the week is:•Tuesday, July 9–folk heroand naturalist Johnny Appleseed.•Wednesday, July 10–Mrs. Blennerhassett;•Thursday, July 11–Iroquois leader Chief JohnLogan;•Friday, July 12–Lewis &Clark expedition memberYork;•Saturday, July 13–thehero of the Battle of LakeErie Oliver Hazard Perry.Volunteers NeededWhen the big top tent goesup in Rossford for the OhioChautauqua, volunteers areneeded to “be a part of history.”The weeklong evening seriesof music and living historypresentations willrequire about 20 volunteers tohelp each night.“As a volunteer you willbe helping to showcase ourcommunity to visitors fromboth near and far,” said BethGenson of the Rossford Con-Notre Dameposts honor rollThe following Hollandresidents were named to thehonor roll at Notre DameAcademy for the second semesterof the 2012-13 schoolyear.First Honors4.0 GPA or HigherDestinee Battle, CarolinaFidler, Morgan Fioritto, LaurenSiebenaler, Hannah Saba,Madelyn Denning, DiamondBattle, Nikita Ajmera, WhitneyStolnicki, Lindsay Humbles,Abigail Hankish.Second Honorsvention & Visitors Bureau(CVB), who is coordinatingthe event.“Only a small time commitmentis required, and therewards are great.”The evening performanceswill be held at Veterans MemorialPark at the Marinaunder a large red and whitestriped tent.As many as 1,000 visitorsare expected each night fromacross northwest Ohio.Volunteers are needed inmany areas–parking, trafficcontrol, ushers and clean up.Volunteers can help outdaily or just once from 5:15to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday throughSaturday. They will be givenevent shirts to wear duringtheir service hours.The main performance beginsat 7:30 p.m. each night,and volunteers are encouragedto stay and enjoy theshow.“This is a fantastic opportunityto do group communityservice work if you belong toan organization such as achurch group, Scouts or acommittee,” Mrs. Gensonsaid.To volunteer, contact IvanKovacevic at the RossfordRecreation Center, 419-666-2905, or send an e-mail ikovacevic@rossfordohio.com.The Chautauqua programis being organized locally bythe Rossford CVB, City ofRossford, Rossford Public Library,Rossford Record Journal,Fort Meigs and WoodCounty Historical Center.Rossford is the third stopon the statewide summer tourof the Ohio Chautauqua. Theother locations are Lakewood,Madison, Bexley andCoshocton.The last time Ohio Chautauquawas held in northwestOhio was in 2009 in Defiance.MY MOM IS BATTLING CANCER. I NEED TO WORK FULL TIME. IANT TO BE THERE EVERY DAY. HOW CAN I DO IT ALL? 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