Page 8 — <strong>December</strong> <strong>19</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> — PERRYSBURG MESSENGER JOURNAL Come to Buffalo Wild Wings ® in <strong>Perrysburg</strong> for lunch! Order from <strong>the</strong> Lunch Madness menu and lunch is served in 15 MINUTES OR LESS or your next one is FREE!* *Dinein only. Valid MF 11am2pm. Sorry, <strong>of</strong>fer does not apply to pares <strong>of</strong> 6 or more. Offer valid at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Perrysburg</strong> BWW only. Limited me <strong>of</strong>fer. Certain restricons may apply. $4 OFF a purchase <strong>of</strong> $20 or more Tax, alcohol, gratuity not included. Valid MF 11am2pm at <strong>Perrysburg</strong> locaon only. Expires 1.31.13. yyyyy yyyyy In-Store Bakery In-Store Delicatessen Elm & 2nd Street 4<strong>19</strong>-874-4325 www.kazmaiermarkets.com “Good Things To Eat Since 1898” • USDA Choice Beef • Miller’s Amish Chicken • Homemade Kielbasa & Bratwurst • The Boar’s Head Brand Deli Meats • Bowman-Landis Free Range Fresh Turkeys • Barry Bagels • Country Grains Bread Co. Great Wine Selection 10% <strong>of</strong>f by <strong>the</strong> case Homemade Deli Salads HOURS: M-F, 7:30 am–9 pm Sat., 7:30 am–8 pm Sun., 8:30 am–6 pm LB. USDA CHOICE NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS $ 7 99 IDAHO POTATOES 5 LB. BAG $ 1 99 Sale good through Saturday, Dec. 22, <strong>2012</strong> Hometown Values MILLER’S AMISH BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS $ 3 49 WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN $ 7 99 HOMEMADE POTATO SALAD $ 3 99 EDY’S ICE CREAM 48 OZ. $ 2 88 Personalized Customer Service is one <strong>of</strong> our Specialties! GOLD MEDAL FLOUR $1.99 ALL PURPOSE OR UNBLEACHED 5 LB. BAG SMITH’S DAIRY WHITE MILK WHOLE, 2%, 1%, FAT FREE 2/$ 5 STANLEY’S KIELBASA ‘THE ORIGINAL’ $ 4 99 DOLE HEAD LETTUCE LARGE HEAD 88 ¢ IMPORTED CLEMENTINES 5 LB. BOX $ 5 48 NEW CROP WALNUT MEATS $ 5 88 LB. Limit 1 LB. LB. DAIRY FRESH BUTTER 1 LB. QUARTERS $ 2 48 LB. LB. LB. ! !"!#$%&"'(('()%*+,'-.%!(!/.0-0%% #*/*!0*%1234%5*0-%6'780% % "#$!%&'()%*!)+!,--+.-'%!)/,)!)/%!/(0/12!,-)('(3,)%*!4,2$+-*!5,$%6!789:!;-,126)6#! A,6 ',@%.112 6% 1(6)!%,).@%6 ,@ ! % % % %% % % ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! % % % % % % % % % % ! ) ) ) % % % % % ! ! ! ! "'(('() *+,'-. *!0*%1234%5*0-%6' 0/12 ,-)('(3,)%* 4,2$+-* @%1%,6%*C )/,)!)/ %1%')%* '+$3,-(%6 ! % % % %% % % ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! % % % % % % % % % % ! ) ) ) % % % % % ! ! ! ! . !(!/.0-0 6'780 6 )/ $3,@%* )+ B.6)!98C:K +@ 2+ ( )/% 1(6)!+@ A- '+32 + )/ ,16+ ,F,(1,H1% )+ *(6'.66 ( * )+ / > 1 ! % % % %% % % ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! % % % % % % % % % % ! ) ) ) % % % % % ! ! ! ! 6'@%%-(- ,!@(0+@+.6 %@0+%6 %*C % 3@+*.'%* ,- ,F%@,0% )+),1 % H@+,* )/ L 8 $,@>%)!MN= O8 .#* 1(>% $+@% ( + + -+@$,)( )/%6% (-F%6)$%-)!+33+@).- ! % % % %% % % ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! % % % % % % % % % % ! ) ) ) % % % % % ! ! ! ! -0 @%).@- ),1 8C - ,H+.)! +@ -()(%6 ! % % % %% % % ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! % % % % % % % % % % ! ) ) ) % % % % % ! ! ! ! )/% $,@>%)6 ! % % % %% % % ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! % % % % % % % % % % ! ) ) ) % % % % % ! ! ! ! "! ,1A,26P ;6 (- 0%-%@,1C )6 134%/9:;=%!@>:@ OOP0Q N= S 9OB> +@A,@* )+ /%,@(-0 >:@ • I FG;9 H4 6@AAB "%", '-%*$.- +" ++ *+ !"#$%&'&"( 0@A;V@ X;>=>V;=Y 9>T U=S@< R"S4;TM"=U Q%$H%@ ! % % % %% % % ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! % % % % % % % % % % ! ) ) ) % % % % % ! ! ! ! @+$ 2+.C I3 I • H3JKLM4K3H22 TU=S@
P E R R Y S B U R G MESSENGER JOURNAL SECOND SECTION This is a continuation <strong>of</strong> a series on <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Perrysburg</strong>’s departments, divisions, <strong>of</strong>fices and bureaus. The City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Perrysburg</strong> employs 154 individuals plus 60 seasonal employees who serve <strong>the</strong> more than 20,000 <strong>Perrysburg</strong> residents. Features will give residents <strong>the</strong> opportunity to meet city employees and learn how each job contributes to <strong>the</strong> “quality <strong>of</strong> life” in <strong>the</strong> city. Department <strong>of</strong> Public Utilities By Tim Warren Director The <strong>Perrysburg</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Public Utilities (DPU) provides water distribution, sewer collection, wastewater treatment and stormwater management for more than 8,700 water customers and 9,600 sewer customers in <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Perrysburg</strong> and surrounding area. DPU consists <strong>of</strong> two bureaus–<strong>the</strong> bureau <strong>of</strong> water distribution and sewer collection and <strong>the</strong> bureau <strong>of</strong> wastewater treatment. There are currently 14 employees in <strong>the</strong> water distribution and sewer collection bureau at 211 East Boundary Street and eight employees in <strong>the</strong> bureau <strong>of</strong> wastewater treatment at One West Boundary Street. DPU was formed in <strong>2012</strong> by splitting <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Public Utilities from <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Public Service. Increasing regulatory requirements, rising costs, staying abreast <strong>of</strong> new technologies, remaining economically competitive and maintaining positive relationships with neighboring communities and stakeholders have become more challenging. The new structure allows DPU to focus on its responsibilities and provide better service to its customers. As part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> restructuring, water distribution and sewer collection were combined into a single bureau. The combined operations provide greater opportunities for crosstraining and a more versatile workforce. This allows DPU to address customer calls and perform routine maintenance more efficiently. DPU maintains 97 miles <strong>of</strong> water lines, three elevated water storage tanks, three underground reservoirs and two booster pumping stations. The water we supply is purchased from <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> Toledo. The elevated tanks and underground reservoirs provide four million gallons <strong>of</strong> emergency storage capacity. A major improvement project is currently under construction to replace an existing elevated tank on Fort Meigs Road and build a new one on Roachton Road to improve fire flow capacity. DPU maintains 91 miles <strong>of</strong> sanitary sewers, 98 miles <strong>of</strong> storm sewers, 12 wastewater pumping stations and a wastewater treatment plant. We are nearing completion <strong>of</strong> a 20-year program to separate our combined sewer system and a multi-phase project to expand <strong>the</strong> capacity <strong>of</strong> our wastewater treatment plant, aimed at reducing sewer overflows in <strong>the</strong> Maumee River. We also are in <strong>the</strong> process <strong>of</strong> implementing a stormwater management program to reduce pollution from storm water run<strong>of</strong>f. A typical day for DPU staff is spent performing maintenance on pumps and equipment, monitoring pumping stations, installing water taps, replacing water meters, cleaning sewer lines, repairing catch basins, answering telephone calls and responding to customer requests, to name a few activities. Sometimes, our days–or nights–include emergencies such as water main breaks and sewer backups. Every day, DPU strives to provide good, old-fashioned customer service. That means having someone you can speak to in person and arrange an appointment with at your convenience. Our goals are to provide reliable service, respond to customer requests quickly, and have a positive impact on <strong>the</strong> environment. We want to help make <strong>Perrysburg</strong> <strong>the</strong> greatest place to live. The following employees <strong>of</strong> DPU are proud to serve you: Denny Badik, plant operator; Chad Baumbarger, collections operator; Andy Beier, heavy equipment operator; Terri Brenner, chemist-bacteriologist; Brent Dhondt, light equipment operator; Mark Dunsmoor, commissioner; Ted Floriana, plant operator; Jim Fugate, clerk; TJ Haas, light equipment operator; Andy Hartman, light equipment operator; Matt Hess, plant operator; Rich Jarosz, light equipment operator; Chris Marko, heavy equipment operator; Dave Mysinger, light equipment operator; Julie Otte, chief clerk; Brian Owens, light equipment operator; Rick Schmeltz, plant manager; Ernie Shafer, plant operator; Jill Van Vlerah, general <strong>of</strong>fice clerk; Tony Violi, light equipment operator; Tim Warren, director, and Tim Zirke, crew leader. Christmas closings In observance <strong>of</strong> Christmas, <strong>the</strong> following <strong>of</strong>fices and businesses will be closed on Tuesday, <strong>December</strong> 25, unless noted o<strong>the</strong>rwise. •City <strong>of</strong>fices closed <strong>December</strong> 24 and 25 •<strong>Perrysburg</strong> Municipal Court •<strong>Perrysburg</strong> <strong>Messenger</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> closed <strong>December</strong> 24 and 25 •<strong>Perrysburg</strong> Township <strong>of</strong>fices close at noon on <strong>December</strong> 24 and remain closed <strong>December</strong> 25 •Post Office •Wood County Commissioners <strong>of</strong>fice •Way Public Library will be closed <strong>December</strong> 23-25 •Owens Community College- closed <strong>December</strong> 22 through January 1 •These banks will be closed: Genoa Bank, 9920 Old U.S. 20 will close at noon on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day; First Federal Bank, 1077 Louisiana Avenue will close at noon on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day; Charter One Bank, 144 East Front Street will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day; Huntington Banks, 131 Louisiana Avenue, 690 West South Boundary Street and 1001 Sandusky Street will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day; Fifth Third Banks, 26521 North Dixie Highway and 10105 Fremont Pike will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day; Farmers and Merchants Bank, 7001 Lighthouse Way; The State Bank and Trust Company, 610 East South Boundary Street will close at noon on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day; Directions Credit Union, 27427 Crossroads Parkway and 4150 Brockway Drive will close at noon on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day; PNC, formerly National City Bank, 100 West South Boundary will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day; and Key Bank, 1088 Louisiana Avenue will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day. Meet <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Perrysburg</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Public Utilities Please let us know if you have questions, or how we can better serve you, by contacting DPU at 4<strong>19</strong>- 872-8050. Y O U R H O M E T O W N N E W S P A P E R WWW.PERRYSBURG.COM Department <strong>of</strong> Public Utilities <strong>of</strong>fice employees from left, Jim Fugate, clerk; Mark Dunsmoor, commissioner; Julie Otte, chief clerk, and Tim Warren, director. Bureau <strong>of</strong> Wastewater Treatment employees from left, Denny Badik, plant operator; Rick Schmeltz, plant manager; Matt Hess, plant operator; Ted Floriana, plant operator; Jill Van Vlerah, general <strong>of</strong>fice clerk; Rich Jarosz, light equipment operator, and Ernie Shafer, plant operator. Not pictured, Terri Brenner, chemistbacteriologist. Bureau <strong>of</strong> Water Distribution and Sewer Collection employees, from left, Andy Beier, heavy equipment operator; Dave Mysinger, light equipment operator; TJ Haas, light equipment operator; Andy Hartman, light equipment opeator; Brent Dhondt, light equipment operator; Chad Baumbarger, collections operator; Chris Marko, heavy equipment operator; Brian Owens, light equipment operator, and Tony Violi, light equipment operator. Not pictured, Tim Zirke, crew leader. Kindergarten enrollment scheduled for February Enrollment for incoming kindergarten students for <strong>the</strong> 2013-14 school year will be held at <strong>the</strong> central <strong>of</strong>fice located at 140 East Indiana Avenue, <strong>Perrysburg</strong>. Students need to be age 5 on or before August 1, 2013. Registration will be held in <strong>the</strong> cafeteria on <strong>the</strong> following days, based on attendance area: •Tuesday, February 5, Frank Elementary School •Wednesday, February 6, Woodland •Thursday, February 7, Toth •Friday, February 8, Fort Meigs In order to keep waiting time to a minimum, families are asked to attend <strong>the</strong>ir attendance area Round-Up Day at <strong>the</strong> following times: Last names A-L, from 8 a.m. to noon; last names M-Z, from 1 to 4 p.m. If school closes/delays on <strong>the</strong> scheduled Round-Up Day, <strong>the</strong> rescheduled date will be one week later on <strong>the</strong> same day <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> week. Parents and guardians will turn in required registration forms and documents. The forms will be available at www.perrysburgschools.net under “For Parents” tab. Click on “Enrollment Information” and select “Required Forms for 2013-14 Kindergarten Registration” starting January 21, 2013. From <strong>the</strong> staff at Welch Publishing Co. Hard copies also will be available at <strong>the</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong>fice starting January 28, at 8 a.m. To ensure an equitable selection for <strong>the</strong> All Day Kindergarten (ADK) program, all kindergarten parents/guardians will receive information regarding <strong>the</strong> ADK placement process for <strong>the</strong> upcoming school year after <strong>the</strong> registration forms and documents have been submitted. Parents who are uncertain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir attendance area or with questions about registration, can call <strong>the</strong> Pupil Services Office at 4<strong>19</strong>-874-9131, extension 2101 or 2147. Dave Hall, head baseball coach, assistant athletic director and social studies teacher at <strong>Perrysburg</strong> High School was recently elected to <strong>the</strong> Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association (OHSB- CA) Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame and will be inducted in January. He currently serves as president for <strong>the</strong> OHSBCA. He begins his 28th season at PHS after three years as junior varsity coach and four years as junior varsity coach at Toledo Whitmer. At PHS, he has compiled an overall record <strong>of</strong> 504-280, winning seven Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Lakes League, 12 sectional and four district titles, four trips to <strong>the</strong> regionals and two trips to <strong>the</strong> state final four in 2003 and 2011. In 2011, <strong>the</strong> team was <strong>the</strong> state runner-up. Ten <strong>of</strong> his teams have won 20 games in a season going 22-7 in <strong>19</strong>98, 27-3 in <strong>19</strong>99, 23-5 in 2001, 22-7 in 2002, 23-8 in 2003, 20-9 in 2005, 21-8 in 2008, 23-7 in 2009, 26-6 in 2010, and 26-4 in 2011. He has coached 16 All- Ohio players. Sixty <strong>of</strong> his players have played college baseball, three have been drafted and five have played pro ball, with two making it to <strong>the</strong> Majors Leagues–Ron Rightnowar with <strong>the</strong> Milwaukee Brewers and Burke Badenhop who was recently Santa Claus will be taking time out from his busy schedule to meet children in <strong>Perrysburg</strong> on Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 22, from 1 to 2 p.m., at O~Deer Diner. Jim Delph, owner <strong>of</strong> Commodore Way, has partnered with O~Deer Diner to host Santa Claus. Children have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to bring in a toy and/or nonperishable food item and have <strong>the</strong>ir pictures taken with Santa. Each child who brings in a canned good or toy will receive a free ice cream cone. Children also can write a letter to Santa Claus and mail it in Santa’s mailbox outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> diner. Santa said he will try to answer all <strong>the</strong> letters he receives. PCU Collection In collaboration with Commodore Way and O- Deer Diner, Downtown <strong>Perrysburg</strong>, Inc. (DPI) is conducting a holiday collection with <strong>Perrysburg</strong> Christians United (PCU) <strong>of</strong> non-perishable food items, toys and monetary donations to help families in need. Drop-<strong>of</strong>f locations for canned goods and toys are located at O~Deer Diner, Commodore Way, YMCA- Fort Meigs branch, Massage Works, Comfort Keepers and Fifth Street Brick Oven Pub. Donations will be accepted through <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>December</strong>. “Downtown <strong>Perrysburg</strong> hopes to use this holiday PERRYSBURG MESSENGER JOURNAL — <strong>December</strong> <strong>19</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> — Page 9 Dave Hall to be inducted into 2013 OHSBCA Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame Visit with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 22 DPI continues holiday campaign with <strong>Perrysburg</strong> Christians United Nancy Fitzpatrick completed 800 miles as she walked into <strong>Perrysburg</strong> in November on her journey from Boston, Massachusetts, to Newport, Oregon, following U.S. Route 20 across <strong>the</strong> country. Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s journey is not a race <strong>of</strong> time, but ra<strong>the</strong>r time to reflect on her priorities for <strong>the</strong> next 15 to 20 years. Her journey also is <strong>the</strong> celebration <strong>of</strong> her 65th birthday. “Shortly after I turned 60, I realized that I wanted to mark my 65th birthday with an epic act that would combine physical activity with reflection on how to use <strong>the</strong> next 20 years, should I be lucky enough to experience <strong>the</strong>m in good health,” she said. “Walking across <strong>the</strong> United States fit <strong>the</strong> bill perfectly.” She and her husband Lincoln, who own and manage <strong>the</strong> Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, researched and mapped out <strong>the</strong> journey deciding to follow Route 20 because it is a “cross country route that is full <strong>of</strong> history.” Route 20, she explained, from Boston to <strong>the</strong> Pacific coast <strong>of</strong> Oregon, traces <strong>the</strong> westward embrace <strong>of</strong> this continent by <strong>the</strong> people and ideas that created our country.” PHS baseball coach Dave Hall will be inducted into <strong>the</strong> Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame in January. traded from Tampa Bay to Milwaukee. He has been NLL Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year seven times and Northwest Ohio Coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year four times. He was selected to coach in <strong>the</strong> Mizuno Senior All Star Series in <strong>19</strong>98. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Jackets have qualified for <strong>the</strong> Ohio State Acme State Championships nine times, winning <strong>the</strong> Acme State Title in <strong>19</strong>98. Santa Claus will meet with children on Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 22, from 1 to 2 p.m., at O~Deer Diner. Children have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to bring a unwrapped toy or nonperishable food item to be donated to PCU and have <strong>the</strong>ir picture taken with Santa. Above, Clare and Jack Wellstein are all smiles with Santa. season as a way to bring people <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> community toge<strong>the</strong>r to achieve <strong>the</strong> common goal <strong>of</strong> working as a group to help those in need throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>Perrysburg</strong> area,” said DPI president Kerry Wellstein. PCU, established in <strong>19</strong>73, is a consortium <strong>of</strong> 12 On February 9, 2011, <strong>the</strong> 65 year-old began her journey, which she expects to take three years to complete <strong>the</strong> 3,365 mile trek. Accompanied by her husband on <strong>the</strong> journey–coach, manager and scout–Mrs. Fitzpatrick walks rain or shine, 10 miles daily, two and a half miles an hour, six days each week. The inn owner enjoys <strong>the</strong> towns, cities and people. “So many different places and I have met so many wonderful people,” she said, adding that <strong>the</strong> governor <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts even walked several miles with her. While walking through Cleveland on Euclid Avenue, Mrs. Fitzpatrick had a surprise–a mini-concert by <strong>the</strong> 200-member Singing Angel chorus. “There is nothing more uplifting <strong>the</strong>n being surrounded by young people sharing something so enriching and joyful. What a memorable experience. And for sure, a high point <strong>of</strong> my journey,” she added. Along <strong>the</strong> route, Mr. Fitzpatrick scouts out bed and breakfast inns, historic hotels and unique places to stay for several days while his wife continues her walk. The walker ended her journey for <strong>2012</strong> in <strong>Perrysburg</strong> in November. She wrote <strong>the</strong> following Coach Hall has been a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> OHSBCA Board <strong>of</strong> Directors from <strong>19</strong>92 to <strong>19</strong>98, 2002 to 2010, and an <strong>of</strong>ficer from 2010 to <strong>the</strong> present. He also is <strong>the</strong> Web site coordinator for <strong>the</strong> OHSB- CA. In addition he has been on <strong>the</strong> Acme Baseball Congress Board <strong>of</strong> Directors for 16 years and was inducted into <strong>the</strong> Acme Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame in 2010. He was president <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Perrysburg</strong> churches that provides for needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> community through a food bank, annual blood drives, crisis assistance and a Christmas toy project. PCU serves individuals and families who live in nor<strong>the</strong>rn Wood County, north <strong>of</strong> State Route 582. on her Web site: “From Fremont to <strong>Perrysburg</strong>…It was 25 absolutely straight miles from Fremont through Woodville to <strong>Perrysburg</strong>. It also was my first experience with road construction that forced me to walk near <strong>the</strong> median strip on a four-ormore-lane road. Worked fine. The walk was <strong>the</strong> usual mix <strong>of</strong> farms, houses, towns and strip malls. <strong>Perrysburg</strong> was a total delight. Actually, it felt like <strong>the</strong> apex <strong>of</strong> civilization with a thriving historic downtown and, just outside <strong>of</strong> town, an up-todate mall complete with Toledo Metro Baseball Coaches Association. Coach Hall has been involved as a speaker at camps and clinics throughout Ohio. He also is a contributing writer for www.WebBall.com. Coach Hall is a graduate <strong>of</strong> St. Marys Memorial High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He is a graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Toledo with a bachelor <strong>of</strong> education degree in social sciences and an master’s <strong>of</strong> education degree in administration. He was part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> baseball team at <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Toledo serving as a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> freshman team, batting practice pitcher and team statistician. He said he always knew he wanted to coach and was always thankful for Coach Sanders and Coach Carbone allowing him to learn and be part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Rocket program. Coach Hall has been a teacher at PHS for 31 years, where he teaches sociology and American history. He coached football for 25 years and was <strong>of</strong>fensive coordinator and assistant head coach for five years. He also coached several years <strong>of</strong> junior high basketball. He taught four years at Whitmer High School, where he coached both baseball and football. This fall, <strong>the</strong> food pantry reorganized to a “client choice” pantry, said PCU president Shirley Kleist. “As a client choice pantry, <strong>the</strong> client walks along shelves <strong>of</strong> food and selects which items will best feed his or her family,” she explained. “This allows those with food allergies and dietary restrictions to reject foods which will not be consumed by <strong>the</strong>ir families. The food pantry is located in <strong>the</strong> back parking lot <strong>of</strong> Grace United Methodist Church, 601 East Boundary Street. The hours <strong>of</strong> operation are Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m., and Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. Along with groceries, clients receive a food voucher for <strong>the</strong> purchase <strong>of</strong> fresh dairy and meat products at Kazmaier’s grocery store. In 2011, 544 households used <strong>the</strong> pantry. Donations accepted include instant potatoes, canned meat, pasta, macaroni and cheese, crackers, cereal, soap, peanut butter, canned vegetables, hamburger helper, pork and beans, and toilet paper. Currently, <strong>the</strong> pantry is in need <strong>of</strong> crackers, canned milk and tomato products. New, unwrapped toys for children <strong>of</strong> all ages also will be collected along with monetary donations. For additional information on PCU or for volunteer opportunities, contact Mrs. Kleist at 4<strong>19</strong>-874-7561. From Massachusetts to Oregon–3,365 miles Nancy Fitzpatrick stops in <strong>Perrysburg</strong> on her journey across <strong>the</strong> U.S. Nancy Fitzpatrick completed 800 miles <strong>of</strong> her cross country journey as she walked into <strong>Perrysburg</strong>. She describes <strong>Perrysburg</strong> as <strong>the</strong> “apex <strong>of</strong> civilization with a thriving historic downtown.” Now home in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, for <strong>the</strong> holidays, Mrs. Fitzpatrick will continue her journey in April. national brands and a cinema. My son Casey joined us and walked with me for two days. We lived it up before abandoning <strong>the</strong> road for <strong>the</strong> holidays and winter.” The Fitzpatricks spent five nights at <strong>the</strong> Jones and Jones Bed and Breakfast and enjoyed <strong>the</strong> sites and restaurants <strong>of</strong> <strong>Perrysburg</strong>. The couple is now home in Stockbridge for <strong>the</strong> holidays. Mrs. Fitzpatrick will continue her journey in April <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> new year. Follow her journey on <strong>the</strong> Web site nancytakesahike.com. -Deb Buker