By Yaneek Smith
Eric Sweet’s first season as Oak Harbor head basketball coach had its ups and downs.
The new vehicle storage building at the Ottawa County Transportation Agency (OCTA) is open and ready for business. “It’s been a long year of hard work and it sure feels great to get to our new facility,” said Transit Director Bill Lowe.
The 2012 Port Clinton Boys Golf Team was honored at the Catawba Island Club on Sunday, Nov. 18. The team was recognized for winning the Sandusky Bay Conference, SBC Tournament, Ottawa County Tournament, and the Divsion II Sectional Tournament.
The Flagship Awards are part of Port Clinton City School District’s recognition program to honor parents, community members, staff and students that help the district fulfill its motto of “Proudly Charting a Course for Success.” At the Nov. 19 meeting, the Port Clinton Board of Education recognized the following individuals with Flagship Awards:
Volunteers Ann Wagnitz, Scott Ryf and Jenna Fall were preparing for the Community Thanksgiving meal at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning.
Head Coach: Toby Bickel, 10th season (93-97)
Last Year: 13-8 (8-6 SBC)
Who's gone: 5-6 Laura Puffenberger; 5-7 Meigan Day; 5-5 Kenzie Payne; 5-2 Sam Mizener; 5-3 Alex Stephenson
Who's back: 5-10 P Hope Thorbahn (13.2 ppg; 8.5 rpg); 5-10 P Tiffany Colston (13.8 ppg; 8.7 rpg)
Who's new: 5-5 W Hannah Weaver; 5-8 P Emily Ashley; 5-8 PG Paige Culver; 5-2 PG Kennedy Gulas; 5-6 W Madison Burris; 5-5 W Kristen Wood; 5-7 W Marissa Day
Outlook: In the 2011-12 season, the Port Clinton Lady 'Skins accomplished a lot. They won 13 games, finished fourth in the Sandusky Bay Conference, one of northwest Ohio's toughest conferences, and moved closer to establishing themselves as one of the top teams in the league.
For the third year in a row Patrick Edwards of Columbus was the turkey on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Catawba Island Club. Edwards won the Jessica Schenk Turkey Memorial 5K Turkey Chase and the right to wear the turkey costume again next year.
By Donna Lueke
The Saturday after Thanksgiving, after the turkey has been consumed, thanks have been given and black Friday shopping has been accomplished, is The Game.
Head Coach: Troy Diels, eighth season
Last Year: 6-14 (6-8 SBC)
Who’s Back: Seniors W Kalib Shiets; W Kyle Wilkins; W Jason Mueller; Junior PG Brock Moore; Sophomore W Carter Rumball
Who’s Gone: Alex Greene
Who’s New: Senior P Chris Stokes; Juniors W Dylan Webb; P Ian Kyle; Freshman PG Nathan Stubblefield
Outlook: Just three years ago, the Port Clinton Redskins took the area for a special ride when they went 26-1 and advanced to the Division II State Title Game before falling to Dayton Dunbar, 64-50.
By John Schaffner
Home sales activity throughout the local area and throughout Ohio saw a huge increase in the month of October, according to the Ohio Association of Realtors.
