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By Jasmine Cupp

2014 has started with a bang in our area. With Davis-Besse outage workers and ice fisherman populating the area, businesses that normally struggle during the winter months in our county are getting a pre-season boost. Davis-Besse outage workers are in the area because they have been assigned, but ice fisherman are coming to the area because of choice which is more indicative of the tourism yet to come to our attraction rich area.

“The bicentennial brought in an audience of first time visitors to our area in 2013,” said Larry Fletcher, Executive Director of Lake Erie Shores and Islands West. “People came because of the ships and a lot of work went into promoting the region as a whole. We are hopeful for the 2014 season and I think we have had a great start. The ice fishing in our area is getting great media attention right now.”

If people come to the lake to fish in the brutally cold winter because of the great fishing, just think of the people that are going to populate the area in the summer months.

Just because the tall ships have sailed out in 2013, doesn’t mean that the War of 1812 activities have halted. Perry’s Monument on Put-In-Bay has ongoing programming about the war that will stretch until 2015 which will celebrate the peace between Canada and the United States and the end of the war.

Another attraction to the area that is gaining momentum is the Biggest Week in Birding. The event, which stretches with activities down the shore of Lake Erie and through the parks of the area, takes place May 6-15 and brings people from

throughout the country to view the natural wonders and our feathery visitors we have in our region.

The Black Swamp Bird Observatory which is located at the entrance of Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Bird Center all located on State Route 2 in Oak Harbor are prime coordinates for the Biggest Week in American Birding. The headquarters for the event is Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center located in nearby Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon.

Another staple in the community is the Walleye Festival. This year the Walleye Festival falls May 23-26. Rides, vendors, food and fun take over Waterworks Park over Memorial Day weekend for this annual event.

Speaking of rides and vendors, the Ottawa County Fair is July 14-20 and will be home to all kinds of fun; corn hole tournament, livestock sales, a demolition derby, live entertainment and tractor pulls.

The Liberty Aviation Museum in conjunction with Erie-Ottawa International Airport has blossomed into a great resource and attraction to the area as well. With a jam packed schedule events, this spot is sure to take off in 2014.

With Camp Perry matches, farmers markets, boating, fishing, car shows, BBQs and Lakeside Chautauqua events, we are in for a fun filled, busy season!

For more information about events throughout Ottawa County or the area visit www.shoresandislands.com for an ongoing calendar of events and information about any attraction in the area for natives or visitors.

2014 already off to a great start

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May 2-3Put-In-Bay Spring Fling Customer Appreciation Party, Island Club, Put-In-Bay

May 2-4Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, Catawba Island Club, Port Clinton

May 6Blessing of the Fleet, Fox’s Dock, Downtown Put-In-Bay

May 6-15Biggest Week in American Birding

May 14-17CAF Redtail Squadron “Rise Above” traveling exhibit, Liberty Aviation Museum

May 15-18Lake Erie Walleye Fishing and Golfing Seminar Weekend, Commodore Perry Inn, Port Clinton

May 17Armed Forces Day Rockin’ Bluegrass Festival, VFW Park, Port Clinton

May 17-18Muddiest 911 Run Ever, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Oak Harbor

May 22Port Clinton Art Walk (Art Walks are held every fourth Thursday through Sept.)

May 22-May 26Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival, Waterworks Park

May 23Oak Harbor Chamber Golf Outing, Oak Harbor Golf Club

May 24Summer Opening Ceremony with the Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley, Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

May 24-25Carronade Weekends, Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, Put-In-Bay

May 27-30Marblehead Lighthouse Tour, Marblehead Lighthouse

May 30-June 8Ohio Bike Week, Sandusky

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Catch a moment in time. Your first visit to Marblehead will captivate you, thenslowly tug at your heart. In our town, there is something for everyone. It’s like no

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Benton-Carroll-Salem11685 West State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449Phone: 419-898-6210www.bcssd.comSuperintendent: Guy Parmigian, [email protected]

The Benton-Carroll-Salem School District is committed to serving the needs of all learners. The district continues to work to provide the most innovating and engaging learning opportunities for students. The district serves students from Benton, Carroll, and Salem Townships, along with the Villages of Oak Harbor and Rocky Ridge.

The district was rated “Excellent with Distinction” by the Ohio Department of Education on its 2011-2012 School Year Report Card, the only school district in Ottawa County to earn such distinction. Additionally, R.C. Waters Elementary School was

recognized as being in the Top 2% of high-achieving school buildings in the State of Ohio.

Danbury Local Schools9451 E. Harbor Road, Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440Phone: 419-798-5185www.danbury.k12.oh.usSuperintendent: Dan Parent, [email protected]

The Danbury School district is located on the eastern peninsula of Ottawa County. It serves Danbury Township, the Village of Marblehead and the community of Lakeside. The district boasts strong academics, integrated technology and extracurricular activities that provide students with a well-rounded education.

Danbury Local School District was rated “excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education on its 2011-2012 School Year Report Card.

Genoa Area Local Schools2810 N. Genoa-Clay Center Road, Genoa, OH 43430Phone: 419-855-7741www.genoaschools.comSuperintendent: Dennis Mock, [email protected]

Genoa Schools consist of Genoa Area High School 9-12; Genoa Area Middle School 6-8; Genoa Area Elementary K-5. The high school was built on the corner of Martin-Moline Road and Genoa-Clay Center Road because of the site’s central location.

The Genoa Local School District was rated “effective” by the Ohio Department of Education on its 2011-2012 School Year Report Card.

Immaculate Conception School109 W. Fourth St., Port Clinton, OH 43452Phone: 419-734-3315www.portclintonics.netPrincipal: Connie Snyder

Immaculate Conception School is an elementary school serving families of the Port Clinton area and sharing the Vision of Immaculate Conception Church since 1925. Student enrollment covers diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds with 85 percent Catholic and 15 percent other Christian faiths.

Port Clinton City Schools811 S. Jefferson St., Port Clinton, OH 43452Phone: 419-732-2102www.pccsd.net Facebook: Port Clinton City School DistrictSuperintendent: Patrick Adkins, 419-732-2102

Thanks to the support of the community, Port Clinton City School District has brand new, state-of-the-

art school buildings with an emphasis on the latest technology. Located on the shores of Lake Erie, this school district of 1800 students has four grade level buildings with Bataan Primary (PK-2), Bataan Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12).

Not only is the school district focused on technology and student-centered learning, but an emphasis is placed on the arts at all levels. Port Clinton City School District is the only school in the county to offer all three: Band, Choir, and Orchestra, as well as offering almost 30 hours of college credits at PCHS and 17 varsity sports.

Put-in-Bay Local Schools548 Catawba Ave., Put in Bay, OH 43456Phone: 419-285-3614www.put-in-bay.k12.oh.usSuperintendent: Steven Poe, [email protected]

Put-in-Bay Local School District consists of Put-in-Bay High School and Elementary School, located on South Bass Island in the western basin of Lake Erie. The district serves about 80 students from preschool through 12th grade, 4 coming from Middle Bass Island. The Middle Bass students fly or travel by boat to school each day.

The Put-in-Bay School is located two blocks south of the downtown area of the Village of Put-in-Bay.

St. Boniface School215 Oak St., Oak Harbor, OH 43449Phone: 419-898-1340www.ourstb.comPrincipal: Millie Greggila, [email protected]


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Light The Way Learning Center310 Congress St.Elmore, OH 43416419-862-3431Erica Duris, Director

North Point ESC Preschool2820 N. Genoa Clay Center Rd.,Genoa, OH 43430419-855-7741Laurie Martin, Director, 419-627-3950

St. John’s Nurturing Center1213 Washington St.,Genoa, OH 43430419-855-7158Deb Reiner, Director

St. Peter’s Precious Moments PreschoolSt. Peter Lutheran Church17877 W. Ohio 579Martin, OH 43445419-836-8903Peggy Skees, Director

Trinity Lutheran Preschool412 Fremont St.Elmore, OH 43416419-862-7010Dolly Sanchez, Administrator/teacher

Village Early Childhood Center1205 Main St.Genoa, OH 43430419-855-9605Andrea Hayes, Director

WSOS Head Start/Genoa Public School Preschool310 Main St.Genoa, OH 43430419-855-3931Brenda Barton, Center Supervisor/Manager WSOS Child Development Program

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Kersten’s Korner Nursery School11969 W. State Route 105Oak Harbor, OH 43449419-898-0099Debbie Winters, Director

Northpoint ESC Preschool11681 W. State Route 163,Oak Harbor, OH 43449419-898-3280Laurie Martin, Director, 419-627-3950

Rainbow Acres Educational Day Care115 Portage St.Oak Harbor, OH 43449419-898-1310Francine Harder, Director/owner

St. Boniface Catholic School215 Oak St. Oak Harbor419-898-1340Millie Greggila, Principal

St. John’s Nursery School122 W. Ottawa St.Oak Harbor, OH 43449419-898-1917Marian Clark, Director

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East Harbor Montessori2120 East Harbor Rd,Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-1764Melissa Bayer, Director

Firelands Presbyterian Day Care Center2626 East Harbor Road,Port Clinton, OH, 43452419-732-0009Karen Crownover, Director

Immaculate Conception Preschool109 West Fourth St.,Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-3315Connie Snyder, principalMary Heschel, preschool teacher

Northpoint ESC Preschool575 W. Sixth Street,Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-2815Laurie Martin, Director, 419-627-3950

Port Clinton Preschool135 Adams,Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-9698Mary Jo Rospert, Director, Teacher

Rainbow Acres2353 East Harbor RoadPort Clinton, OH 43452419-734-1210Francine Harder, Director

WSOS Child Development Program1846 E. Perry St. (Sutton Center),Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-1452Irene Miller, Center Supervisor

County Offices315 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452Phone: 419-734-6700www.co.ottawa.oh.us

Ottawa County is governed by three commissioners who are elected to four-year terms to oversee an administration of elected and

appointed officials. The eight municipalities within the county (Clay Center, Elmore, Genoa, Marblehead, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, Put-in-Bay and Rocky Ridge) all are administrated by mayor/city council forms of government. Each of the townships (Allen, Bay, Benton, Carroll, Catawba Island, Clay, Danbury, Erie, Harris, Portage, Put-in-Bay and Salem) are administrated by three elected trustees.

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National Junior Reserve Officer Corps championships and the CMP’s own National Air Rifle Championships.

The Anderson Center features electronic targets - which means no one needs to go

Thanks to area residents and thousands of Americans who support the efforts of the Cvilian Marksmanship Program through its sales and marksmanship programs, the organization is proud to announce a major expansion to its airgun marksmanship center is now complete.

The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, as it is now known, has been greatly expanded, providing users greater space to meet, compete and relax during events and public functions.

Anderson, the Director Emeritus of the CMP and resident of Oak Harbor, retired in 2010. He is the holder of two Olympic gold medals, multiple national and world championship rifle marksmanship titles and six world records. His accomplishments and CMP legacy will remain intact indefinitely.

The competition center is home to public marksmanship activities, 4-H Club practice and matches, Junior Olympics Shooting,

CMP Continues to GrowMarksmanship Program significantly expands its airgun center at Camp Perry

forward of the firing line to score or replace targets. During events, all scoring appears on monitors at each firing point and also on 80” television monitors located throughout the range for spectator view.

The new expansion includes a new entrance

leading to a reception and check-in desk, a retail shop, a large common area for eating and relaxation and a pair of large classrooms. Competitor changing rooms and significantly larger restrooms were added to the facility.

The center’s classrooms and common area will be made available to the

public for use by civic groups and special events. The CMP will be offering the space for team-building events for businesses and community groups using both the airgun range and common areas if they wish.

Promoting Firearm Safety and Marksmanship Since 1903Camp Perry Training Site, Port Clinton (419)-635-2141 www.TheCMP.org

On public marksmanship nights, the CMP provides entry-level sporter air rifles, shooting mats, safety glasses and instruction for a fee of $2 for juniors and $5 for adults. Boxes of 500 pellets are available to purchase for $7.50.

Across the nation last year more than 15,000 people received firearm safety instruction and participated in CMP-sanctioned competitions through our 5,000-plus affiliated clubs and onsite programs.

Thanks to qualified range safety officers and fellow shooters who serve as a second set of eyes, participants can enjoy their shooting experience at CMP events in a constructive, stress-free environment.

“You can only handle firearms or participate in matches after a safety briefing, and airguns must be handled in a safe manner, with no exceptions,” says CMP Programs General Manager, Christie Sewell.

Getting StartedBecause the fundamentals of all marks-

manship are similar, new shooters can learn the basics of target shooting with an airgun supported on a rest. When ready, the shooter can advance to three-position shooting in prone, sitting or kneeling and standing positions.

Our competitions are safety-driven and shooter-friendly. We award achievement medals, plaques and trophies at every event. Our shooters range from 10 years on up!

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The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center has been greatly expanded to serve the needs of CMP event participants and the Ottawa County community. The center will eventually be open for use by civic groups and area businesses for meetings.

The center’s versatile open common area has been designed for relaxation, presentations and award ceremonies to name a few.

SheriffSteve Levorchick315 Madison St., Room 110,Port Clinton, OH 43452Phone: 419-734-4404www.ottawacountysheriff.info

Clerk of CourtsGary A. Kohli315 Madison St., Room 304,Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-6755www.198.101.52.132Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

The clerk’s responsibilities include the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of Appeals, the Auto Title Department and Passports.

Court of Common PleasJudge Bruce A. Winters315 Madison St.,Port Clinton, OH 43452www.ottawacocpcourt.com

Juvenile & Probate CourtsJudge Kathleen L. Giesler315 Madison St.,Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-6830www.ottawacountyjuvenilecourt.com

Municipal CourtJudge Frederick C Hany II1860 E. Perry St.,Port Clinton, OH 43452ottawacountymunicipalcourt.com419-734-4143

AuditorLawrence Hartlaub315 Madison St., Room 202,Port Clinton, OH 43452800-788-8803, ext. 6740

www.ottawacountyauditor.orgHours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

TreasurerRobert J. Hille, [email protected] Madison St., Room 201,Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-6750 Fax: 419-734-6738www.ottawacountytreasurer.orgHours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Board of Elections8444 W. Ohio 163, Suite 101,Oak Harbor, OH 43449419-898-3071 or 800-697-9807co.ottawa.oh.us/OCBoardofElections

Director: Carol HillDeputy Director: Karen McTagueClerks: Erica Reynolds and Wendy PerryThe total voter registration for

Ottawa County is approximately 29,000, an increase of nearly 5,000 voters since January 1994 when the National Voter Registration Act was passed.

Residents of Ottawa County can register to vote at any Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Clerk of Courts Title & County Treasurer’s Offices in the courthouse, any public library or the Board of Election’s Office.

Health Department1856 E. Perry St.,Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-6800 or 800-788-8803 Fax:419-734-6888www.ottawahealth.org

Health Commissioner: Nancy Osborne

Medical Director: James “Sandy” McLeanNursing Division Director: Diane KokindaEnvironmentalHealth Division Director: Kenneth Sharkey

Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Ottawa CountyImprovement Corp.8043 W. Ohio 163, Suite 100,Oak Harbor, OH 43452866-734-6789 or 419-898-6242ottawacountyimprovementcorp.org

Director:Jamie Beier Grant, [email protected] Assistant:Jessica Kowalski, [email protected] Ottawa County Improvement

Corporation serves as the lead economic development agency by advancing, encouraging, and promoting the industrial, economic, commercial, and civic development of Ottawa County. These efforts create an environment in Ottawa County where existing businesses are able to continue to compete and grow in the worldwide marketplace and allow us to attract new companies to the area.

OCTAwww.octapublictransit.orgTo schedule a ride, call OCTA at 419-898-RIDE (7433); 888-898-RIDE (7433) or Ohio Relay at 800-750-0750.

The Ottawa County Transportation Agency is a general public transit system that provides curb-to-curb, advanced reservation, shared ride service to anyone in Ottawa County who wants transportation for any reason.

Vehicles operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center 770 S.E. Catawba Road (Ohio 53), Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-4386 or [email protected], www.shoresandislands.com

Executive Director: Larry Fletcher, ext. 223Office Manager: Cathy Halstead, ext. 221Group Sales & Events Manager: Duane Myers, ext. 225

Group Sales Coordinator: Kara Hart, ext. 227Tourism Partner Coordinator: Debra Herzog, ext. 234

PORT CLINTON1868 E. Perry St., Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-5522 Fax: 419-734-1043www.portclinton-oh.gov

Mayor: Vincent P. Leone, ext. 8, pcmayor@ portclinton-oh.gov

Auditor: Cole Hatfield, ext. 4, [email protected]

Treasurer: Edna L. Hansen, ext. 5, [email protected]

Law Director: George C. Wilber, 419-734-4060, pclaw@ portclinton-oh.gov

President of Council: Linda J. Hartlaub, 419-734-5908, [email protected]

Council-at-Large:• Lisa Sarty, pccouncil2@

portclinton-oh.gov• Nicole DeFrietas, 419-202-3444,

[email protected]• Michael J. Snider, 419-734-0515,

[email protected] 1: Ron Aukerman, 419-285-6630, [email protected] 2: Jerry Tarolli, 419-341-7593, [email protected] 3: Margaret J. Phillips, 419-732-3034, [email protected] 4: Gabe Below, 419-341-6387, [email protected] of Council: Leigh Sprenger, 419-260-0969, [email protected]

CLAY CENTER420 Main St., PO Box 52, Clay Center, OH 43408419-855-7444 Fax: 419-855-7444

Mayor: Robert V. Purney Clerk/Treasurer: John Weber Council:• Merle Fondessy• Mark Franks• Brad Fritsch• Steve Hochanadel• Timothy Traver• Sharon Wachter


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ELMORE344 Rice St., Elmore, OH 43416419-862-3362 Fax: 419-862-2789www.villageofelmoreohio.com

Mayor: Matt Damschroder, 419-376-3937

Fiscal Officer: Sheri Hayes, 419-862-3362, [email protected]

Council:• Richard Claar, Council President• Tom Deitermyer• Bob Eickel• Dave Hower• Bill Kieffer• Andrea O’Reilly

Board of Public Affairs: Douglas Edward Perkins, Gary C. Rhiel and Alvin Roeke

GENOA102 E. Sixth St., Genoa, OH 43430419-855-7791 Fax: 419-855-2201www.genoaohio.org

Mayor: Mark D. Williams, Mayor, [email protected]

Fiscal Officer: Charles Brinkman, [email protected]

Village Administrator: Kevin Gladden, [email protected]

Council:• David Adams, President of

Council• Dave Brown• John Lewis• Ray St. Marie• Darryl Bittner• Ken Harsanje

MARBLEHEAD513 W. Main St., Marblehead, OH 43440www.marbleheadvillageohio.com419-798-4074 Fax: 419-798-1458

Mayor: Jacqueline Bird, 419-798-5697, [email protected]

Fiscal Officer: Rhonda Botti-Sowers, 419-798-0490, [email protected]

Council:• John Starcher, President Pro Tem,

419-798-8314, [email protected]• Angela Kukay, 419-798-4083,

[email protected]• John McDonald, 419-798-5342,

[email protected]• Vickie Kozak, 419-798-5627,

[email protected]• Dean Dorko, 419-798-4309,

[email protected]• Duane L. Myers, 419-798-8120,

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OAK HARBOR146 Church St.,Oak Harbor, OH 43449www.oakharbor.oh.us419-898-5561 Fax: 419-898-0895

Mayor: Bill Eberle, [email protected]

Fiscal Officer: Debbie Carpenter, [email protected]

Village Administrator: Robert Pauley, [email protected]

Council:• Donald Douglas, ,419-898-5559,

[email protected]• Jon Fickert, 419-707-1669,

[email protected]• Jackie Macko, 419-898-5561,

[email protected]• James F. Seaman, 419-898-5561,

[email protected]• Brad Weis, 419-898-0735, bweis@

oakharbor.oh.us• Sue Rahm, 419-898-5561,

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PUT-IN-BAYP.O. Box 404, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456419-285-4313 Fax: 419-285-2515www.villageofpib.com

Mayor: Margaret Ruth Scarpelli Fiscal Officer: Joy R. Cooper, 419-

285-4313Village Administrator: Doug

Knauer, 419-285-8545 , [email protected]

Council:• Terry Bodenbender• Kelly Faris• Jacob Market• Melinda McCann Myers• Jeff Koehler• Lee Krendl

ROCKY RIDGEP.O. Box 218,Rocky Ridge, OH 43458419-898-9541 Fax: 419-898-8015

Mayor: Samuel C. RoseCouncil:• Raymond Brown • Sam Rose• Eric Wallace• Randy Brown• Brenda Fastinger• Daniel Kitzler

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ALLEN TOWNSHIP21030 W. Toledo St., Williston, OH 43468 419-836-4204www.allentownship.us

Fiscal Officer: Sonia Eischen, 4683 N. Martin-Williston Road, Martin 43445, 419-855-9886, [email protected]

Trustees:• Craig Blausey, 4907 Martin-

Williston Road, Martin 43445, 419-855-9056, [email protected]

• Ernest E. Cottrell Jr., Vice Chairman, 22095 Honeysuckle Lane, Curtice, OH 43412, [email protected]

• Scott Everhardt, 22459 Bittersweet Lane, Curtice, OH 43412, 419-836-9614, [email protected]

BAY TOWNSHIP4471 W. Fremont Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452419-734-2876www.baytownship.com

Fiscal Officer: Bonnie Kaspar, 5530 W. Little Portage East Road, Port Clinton 43452,

Trustees:• Daniel Mulligan, 3672 S. Paulsen

Road, Port Clinton 43452• Virginia Park, 900 S. Schau Road,

Port Clinton 43452• Gerry Perry, 4987 W. Little

Portage Road, Port Clinton 43452

BENTON TOWNSHIPwww.bentontownship.orgPO Box 7, 1670 Walker St., Graytown, OH 43432419-862-3774

Fiscal Officer: Gayle S. Millinger, 3852 N. Lickert-Harder Road, Graytown, OH 43432

419-707-1070

Trustees:• James Buhro, 1114 N. Stange

Road, Graytown, OH 43432, 419-707-2049

• Wesley Gahler, 3295 N. Stange Road, Graytown, OH 43432, 419-351-3177

• Michael Milbrodt, 17600 W. True Rd., Graytown, OH 43432, 419-6089

CARROLL TOWNSHIP11080 W. Toussaint East Rd., Oak Harbor, OH 43449419-898-9621www.carrolltownship.net

Fiscal Officer: Jessica Brough, 2990 N. Behlman Road, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, 419-898-8063, [email protected]

Trustees:• Rodney Biggert, 419-898-1802,

[email protected]• Donald St. Clair, 419-898-4921,

[email protected]• Kenny Gyde, 419-270-7186,

[email protected]

CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP4822 E. Cemetery Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452419-797-4131 Fax:419-797-4737www.catawbaislandtownship.com

Fiscal Officer: Karen Shaw Trustees:• Matthew Montowski, Chairman,

2157 N. Wedgewood Circle, Port Clinton, OH 43452, 419-797-3031

• Gary Mortus, 2940 Heron Drive, Port Clinton, OH 43452, 419-797-4860

• William Rofkar, Vice Chairman, 3481 N.W. Catawba Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452, 419-797-9988

CLAY TOWNSHIPwww.claytownshipoffices.com21774 Holts E. Rd., Genoa, OH 43430419-855-7878 Fax: 419-855-4440

Fiscal Officer: Christina Sheldon, 419-855-3507

Trustees:• Donald E. Hoeft, 520 Nissen

Road, Genoa, OH 43430, 419-862-2888

• Matthew N. Widmer, 104 N. Railroad St., Genoa, OH 43430, 419-855-8258

• Lee Yackee, 2897 N. First St., Martin, OH 43445, 419-855-8500

DANBURY TOWNSHIP5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Rd., Marblehead, OH 43440419-732-3039 Fax: 419-734-3137www.danburytownship.com

Fiscal Officer: Shelley Seamon, 1475 S. Church, Marblehead, OH 43440, 419-732-6615

Trustees:• David Hirt, 1775 S. Church Road,

Marblehead, OH 43440, 419-7 3 2 - 2 7 0 3 , d a v e @danburytownship.com

• Dianne Rozak, 3265 S. Confederate Drive, Marblehead, OH 43440, 419-798-4071, [email protected]

• Charles Scott, 5971 E. Von Glahn Rd, Marblehead, OH 43440, 419-734-4703, char [email protected]


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ERIE TOWNSHIPPO Box 312, Lacarne, OH 43439419-635-2010 Fax: 419-635-2834

Fiscal Officer: Louise Bice-Linehan, 3343 W. Lakeshore Drive, Port Clinton, OH 43452, 419-635-2532

Trustees:• Frederick J. Bice, 3449 W.

Lakeshore Drive, Port Clinton, OH 43452, 419-635-2617

• Dale Collins, 5901 W. Harbor Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452, 419-635-2360

• Alfred Wozniak Jr., 45 N. Seegard, Port Clinton, Oh 43452, 419-734-3832

HARRIS TOWNSHIP321 Rice St., PO Box 341, Elmore, OH 43416419-862-3332 Fax: 419-862-3890www.harristownshipohio.com

Fiscal Officer: David Robenstine, 419-309-4551, [email protected]

Trustees:• Carol Baker, 18903 W. State

Route 105, Elmore, OH 43416, 419-862-2832, [email protected]

• Jerald A. Haar, 19030 W. State Route 105, Elmore, OH 43416, 419-862-2221, [email protected]

• Kenneth Neeb, 3445 S. Dischinger Road, Elmore, OH 43416, 419-261-0517, [email protected]

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP2501 East State Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452419-732-3543 Fax: 419-732-0141www.portagetownship.net

Fiscal Officer: Judy Johannsen, 419-732-3543, [email protected]

Trustees:• Sam Conte, 1760 S. Sanbay, Port

Clinton, OH 43452, 419-732-2302, [email protected]

• Keith Heilman, 50 E. Luchsinger Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43453, 419-656-2767, [email protected]

• Drew Surovjak, 2348 E. Sand Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452, 419-341-5445, [email protected]

PUT-IN-BAY TOWNSHIPPO Box 127, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456419-285-5112 Fax: 419-285-2082www.pibtownship.com

Fiscal Officer: Joanne Wolf, PO Box 127, Put-in-Bay 43456, 419-285-5112

Trustees:• William Burris, 45 Peeple Road,

Isle of St. George, OH 43436, 419-285-2010

• Glenn Cooper, 180 Crowes Lane, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456, 419-285-3823

• Matthew Miller, President, 48 Concord Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456, 419-285-8903

SALEM TOWNSHIP11650 W. Portage River Rd., PO Box 417, Oak Harbor, OH 43449419-898-4126

Fiscal Officer: Susan L. Perrin, 219 S. Robinson, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, 419-898-2235

Trustees:• Richard Lenke, 2086 S.

Woodrick Road, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, 419-898-4576

• Victor Harder, 2659 S. Mud Creek Road, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, 419-898-2911

• Charles Shultz, 10376 W. Elmore East No. 6 Road, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, 419-898-3081

Representative Chris Redfern, District 8977 S. High St., 10th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614 644-6011www.ohiohousegov/chris-redfern

Governer John Kasich Riffe Center, 30th Floor, 77 South High Street , Columbus, OH 43215Phone: 614 466-3555www.governor.ohio.gov

Representative Marcy Kaptur www.kaptur.house.govWashington, DC Office:2186 Rayburn Bldg., Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-4146 Fax: 202-225-7711 Ohio Office:One Maritime Plaza, Sixth Floor, Toledo, OH 43604 Phone: 800-964-4699, 419-259-7500 Fax: 419-255-9623

Representative Robert Latta www.latta.house.govWahington DC office:2448 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515TPhone: 202-225-6405Bowling Green office:1045 North Main St, Ste 6Bowling Green, OH 43402TPhone: 419-354-8700Ohio Toll Free No: 800-541-6446Ohio Toll Free Fax: 800-278-8203

Senator Sherrod Brownwww.brown.senate.govWashington DC office: 713 Hart Senate Office Bldg.,Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-2315Fax: 202-228-6321

Lorain office:205 West 20th St. Suite M280,Lorain, OH 44052 Phone: 440-242-4100Fax: 440-242-4108Toll Free 1-888-896-OHIO (6446)

Senator Rob Portmanwww.portman.senate.govWashington DC office:338 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510Phone: 202-224-3353Toledo office:420 Madison Avenue, Room 1210, Toledo, OH 43604Phone: 419-259-3895

President Barack ObamaThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500Phone: 202-456-1111www.whitehouse.gov


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Trinity United Church of Christ17955 W. 3rd St., Elliston419-862-3481www.sites.google.com/site/tuccelliston/

Bethel United Brethren Church2920 S. State Route 590, Elmore419-862-3966

Christ Community Church 303 4th St., Elmore419-855-4187www.facebook.com/CCCGenoa

Elmore Church of God310 Congress, Elmore419-862-3481www.elmorechog.org

Grace Lutheran Church19225 W. Witty Rd., Elmore419-862-3630www.graceelconline.org

Heritage Baptist Church353 Maple St., Elmore419-862-3137

St. John's United Church of Christ448 E. Rice St., Elmore419-862-3511

St. Paul Trinity United Methodist Church340 Toledo St., Elmore419-852-3504www.stpaultrinity.org

Trinity Lutheran Church412 Fremont St., Elmore419-862-3461www.trinitylutheranchurch-elmore.com

Genoa Christian Church415 Main St., Genoa419-855-3464www.facebook.com/GenoaChristianChurch

Lemoyne Baptist Church25020 Bradner Rd., Genoa419-837-5408www.lemoynebaptist.org

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church204 Main St., Genoa419-855-8501www.ollgenoa.parishesonline.com

St. John's United Church of Christ1213 Washington St., Genoa419-855-3906www.stjohnsgenoa.org

Trinity United Methodist ChurchMain and Fourth, Genoa419-855-3575www.genoatrinity.com

St. Mark Lutheran Church1700 Walker St., Graytown419-287-4411

Zion United Methodist Church18045 N. William, Graytown419-862-3166

Gypsum Tabernacle1229 E. State St., Gypsum419-732-2024

Lakeside United Methodist Church450 Central Ave., Lakeside419-798-5119www.lakesideohumc.com

Chapel on the Lake145 S. Bridge Rd., Marblehead419-732-2028www.chapelonthelake.org

First United Church of Christ802 Prairie, Marblehead419-798-4612www.churchatthelake.org

Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church114 E. Main St., Marblehead419-798-4591www.holyassumptionmarblehead.org

St. John Lutheran Church114 Stone St., Marblehead419-798-4162www.lutheransonline.com/stjohnmarblehead

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church802 Barclay, Marblehead419-798-5460www.immaculateconceptionottoville.parishesonline.com

St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church506 E. Main St., Marblehead419-798-4283

St. Paul Lutheran Church541 Church Rd., Marblehead419-734-1662www.lutheransonline.com/stpaullutherandanbury

St. Peter Lutheran Blackberry Corners17877 W. State Rte. 579, Martin419-836-2440www.lutheranslonine.com/stpeterblackberry

Church of God8932 W. State Rte. 163, Oak Harbor419-898-1275www.oakharborag.org

Grace Baptist Church325 S. Toussaint Portage Rd., Oak Harbor419-898-4002www.gracebaptistoakharbor.org

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses7701 W. State Rte. 163, Oak Harbor419-898-3000

Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel11805 W. State Rte. 105, Oak Harbor419-898-7165www.oakharboralliancechapel.com

Oak Harbor United Methodist Church360 E. Ottawa St., Oak Harbor419-898-8481www.oakharborfumc.org

Shoreline Church769 Locust St., Oak Harbor419-898-6700www.theshorelinechurch.net

Places of Worship

St. Boniface Catholic Church215 Church St., Oak Harbor419-898-2212www.stbonifaceoakharbor.parishesonline.com

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church122 Ottawa St., Oak Harbor419-898-6474www.oakharborchurch.com

St. John Lutheran Church450 N. Rocky Ridge Rd., Oak Harbor419-898-1058

St. Paul Lutheran Church9789 W. Oak Harbor Southeast Rd., Oak Harbor419-898-0908

St. Paul's United Church of Christ165 Toussaint St., Oak Harbor419-898-0852www.stpauluccoh.org

Church of Truth Ministries745 S. Lake Rd., Gypsum419-557-4903www.churchoftruthministries.org

Erie Shores Assembly of God220 S. Gill, Port Clinton419-734-3322www.erieshoresag.org

Faith United Methodist Church430 Jackson St.. Port Clinton419-732-3549www.umc.org

Firelands Presbyterian Church2626 E. Harbor Rd., Port Clinton419-734-6211www.firelandschurch.org

Grace Baptist Church4650 E. Port Clinton Eastern Rd., Port Clinton419-732-3964www.pcgracebaptist.com

Grace United Church of God and Christ1229 E. State St., Port Clinton419-732-2226

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church424 Madison St., Port Clinton419-734-4004www.immaculateconceptionpc.com

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses620 Jefferson, Port Clinton419-734-9211

LaPointe United Methodist Church7325 W. Harbor Rd., Port Clinton419-898-5971www.maumeewatershed.org

Lighthouse Worship Center570 S. McKinley, Port Clinton419-734-5626

Peace Lutheran Church900 S. Jefferson, Port Clinton419-732-3800www.peacel.org

Port Clinton Baptist Church978 Limestahl Rd., Port Clinton419-734-1410

Port Clinton Bible Church150 Maple St., Port Clinton419-732-2426www.biblemethodist.org/heartland/churches/oh-port-clinton.htm

Port Clinton Church of the Nazarene205 W. Fourth St., Port Clinton419-732-3035www.portclintonnaz.org

Rebirth Community ChurchPO Box 924, Port Clinton419-734-4304www.rebirthchurch.net

Resurrection Lutheran Church2370 NE Catawba Rd., Port Clinton419-798-4628www.resurrectiononcatawba.com

St. John Lutheran Church207 Adams St., Port Clinton419-734-5548www.stjohnlutheranpc.com

St. Paul Episcopal Church619 NW Catawba Rd., Port Clinton419-285-5981

St. Thomas Episcopal Church214 E. Second St., Port Clinton419-734-3404www.episcopalportclinton.com

The Wesleyan Church515 E. Fifth St., Port Clinton419-732-3549www.wesleyan.net/churches/Port_Clinton.html

Trinity United Methodist Church135 Adams St., Port Clinton419-732-3161www.facebook.com/tumcpc

Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church620 Catawba Rd., Put-in-Bay419-285-2741home.catholicweb.com/motherofsorrowsputinbay

St. Paul's Episcopal Church623 County Rd. 215, Put-in-Bay419-285-5981www.stpaulpib.com

St. John Lutheran Church21140 W. Toledo St., Williston419-836-5514www.stjohnwilliston.org


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