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		<title>Blockbuster stars ride retirement sunset</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Social Security</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summertime is here, and that means blockbuster movies are in season. This summer — and throughout the end of the year — moviegoers can catch some of the usual heroes on the silver screen. Take Batman. He’ll be back on the big screen in another surefire blockbuster. The superhero first gained fans in the comics [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Country</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Slim Randles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know, it isn’t always easy being a crossing guard for the kids. It especially isn’t easy when you’re an old crossing guard, and Martin is old. One of these days we’ll find out he discovered fire, I think. This isn’t meant as a slight, because there are few people around here who don’t treasure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Amish Cook</title>
		<link>http://exponentnews.com/columnists/lovina-eicher/the-amish-cook-9/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lovina Eicher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another rainy Monday which will put laundry off until tomorrow. The rain will do a lot of good for the garden, though. We planted radishes, lettuce, peas, onions, and corn last week. Our potatoes are up that Joe planted awhile back. I hope we can get the rest of the garden planted this week once [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We need your pictures</title>
		<link>http://exponentnews.com/columnists/frank-gluth/we-need-your-pictures/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PICTURES WANTED: Do not forget that this is the time to get your old pictures scanned. On Saturday, 12 May (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM) and Wednesday, 16 May (10:30 AM to 6:30 PM), Dick Martin, John Liske and Frank Gluth will be looking for old pictures of Oak Harbor, Benton and Carroll Townships at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Team wins golf scramble</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The winning team at the recent 26th Annual American Red Cross Golf Scramble held at Oak Harbor Golf Club. Team members are Juan Torres, Eric Febbo, Ed Torres and Carlos Torres. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fair Housing report  earns state award</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WSOS was one of two organizations honored Wednesday by the Ohio Conference of Community Development at its Spring Quarterly meeting. The awards were part of its activities to recognize April as Fair Housing Month across the nation. Ben Kenny, WSOS’ economic development coordinator, received the award on behalf of WSOS Community Action Commission for its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harold Fillmore named 2011 Ottawa County Veteran of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On April 16, 2012, Mr. Harold “Harry” Fillmore was honored as Ottawa County Veteran of the Year for 2011 at a celebration in his honor at the VFW Post 8732, Oak Harbor. Harry is the first veteran in Ottawa County to receive this honor. The Ottawa County Veterans Service Commission selected Harry after reviewing several [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Forget Spring Cleaning, Scrub Down Your Budget Instead</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Social Security</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Phil Walton Social Security Manager in Toledo, Oh Spring is officially here. That means it’s time for spring cleaning! People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting off your long-term financial plan? April is National Financial Literacy Month — the perfect time to spring into action when it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Country</title>
		<link>http://exponentnews.com/columnists/slim-randles/home-country-22/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Slim Randles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  The newly-formed love firm of Dewey Decker and Emily Stickles (she of the incredible cheekbones and watchful county eye) began yet another sensation here in the valley. Ever since Dewey told Emily he was actually in the manure business and not just enamored of the stuff itself, and ever since Emily admitted to Dewey [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Amish Cook</title>
		<link>http://exponentnews.com/columnists/lovina-eicher/the-amish-cook-8/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lovina Eicher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is the last day of April. It is difficult to believe that 2012 is now one– third over with. It is a rainy Monday here so laundry will be put off until tomorrow. We will be taking care of my friend Amy’s children, Matthew, 1 1 /2, and Emily 6 months, tomorrow afternoon. Verena [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Port Clinton Art Club  donates to Ida Rupp Library</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Port Clinton Artists’ Club recently made a donation of $500 to the Ida Rupp Public Library to be used for art education programs. The PCAC has made many donations to the library throughout its history for a variety of items, including art books, and tables and chairs for the large conference room. The Port [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Historical trivia</title>
		<link>http://exponentnews.com/columnists/frank-gluth/historical-trivia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Gluths</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GAYLORD BEIER: Another of our “sons” who transplanted to the far west but never lost his Oak Harbor roots has died. Gaylord left Oak Harbor during the early stages of World War II with the 37th Division National Guard when they were activated. He made Lieutenant Colonel before he left the army. He passed away [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Many worry Ohio water plans would hurt Lake Erie</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Proposed Ohio rules on how much water farms and factories can draw from Lake Erie and the rivers flowing into it don’t offer enough protection for the lake’s tributaries, environmentalists and anglers told the media Thursday in a teleconference organized by the National Wildlife Federation. The plan now being debated in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pastime turns into business for Kaiser</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For years David Kaiser collected aluminum cans and turned them in for cash. He had a few friends and family members who saved cans for him. This was a pastime that gave him some extra gas money. David had a part-time job for a local car dealer, but due to the declining economy, David’s position [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Laubacher supports youth exhibitors</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Junior Fair Livestock Sale is the time of year when ag youth exhibitors sell the animals they have raised to the public. It is the final step in their livestock project where the educational marketing aspects come to life. Organizations like Ottawa County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee help these youth exhibitors obtain the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Country</title>
		<link>http://exponentnews.com/columnists/slim-randles/home-country-21/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Slim Randles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has his own favorite spot on Lewis Creek, I guess. Some of us favor the swimming hole below Miller’s old place, with its rope swing and the kids who frolic there on hot summer days. For Doc and Dud, it’s the big race below the rocks where the huge lunker trout lives. All our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Amish Cook</title>
		<link>http://exponentnews.com/columnists/lovina-eicher/the-amish-cook-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lovina Eicher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[    We attended the wedding on Thursday of Matthew and Leanna. Daughter Elizabeth and her friend Timothy were witnesses at the wedding. Matthew is a brother to Timothy. The bride chose the color navy that the two girl witnesses and herself wore along with a white cape and apron. In this community the bride [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avery &amp; Lacer set to retire</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please be sure to visit and wish two of Oak Harbor’s postal service employees a long and happy retirement on April 27 8-9am at the post office 126 N. Church Street. Pictured on the left is Faith Avery, who has 30 years of dedicated service and pictured on the right is Judy Lacer, who has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exponent history- Do you remember?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Gluths</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OTTAWA COUNTY EXPONENT: Volume No. 1 Issue of the Exponent dates back to April 27, 1871. So our newspaper has been in existence for more than 140 years. For most of its tenure the paper was owned and run by the Kramer family. For many of the early years, Judge J.K. Kraemer, was at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Ottawa County Family Fun Fair</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ottawa County Family and Children First Council presents the Ottawa County Family Fun Fair, at the Port Clinton High School Cafeteria on April 28 from 11am to 1 pm. The Family Fun Fair will feature a variety of activities for children as well as information for families about local services and organizations.   The Ottawa [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Olympics basketball returns to Ottawa County</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ottawa County’s Special Olympics basketball team had a great first season for the 2011–2012 year. We spent a lot of time learning to be a team on and off the court. We started meeting weekly for practices and the players chose to be the Ottawa County Rockets with blue and white as our colors. During [...]]]></description>
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		<title>McLargin is USA gymnastics champion</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sixteen year old Emily McLargin of Genoa, Ohio has clinched the 2011/2012 state title! On Saturday, March 31, 2012, level 8 gymnasts from all over the state gathered in Heath, Ohio to compete for the title. Emily placed 1st on vault, 1st on beam, and 2nd on floor. She did not place in the top [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bergman readies  for the Olympic Trials</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Yaneek Smith Sports Writer For nearly everyone, the Olympic Games are merely a spectator sport. During the 18 days the sporting events take place, people across the world watch as some of the greatest athletes on the planet compete in a bevy of sports, only dreaming that one day it might be them on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OH DECA members win big at State Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A total of forty-four Oak Harbor DECA members qualified to compete at the Ohio DECA Career Development Conference held on March 16th and 17th at the Columbus Convention Center. Over two-thousand DECA members from 111 schools across the state competed at this event. The Oak Harbor chapter is a satellite program of Penta Career Center. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Earth Day or any day, save a tree by going online</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Phil Walton Social Security Manager in Toledo, OH   April 22 is Earth Day. More than one billion people will celebrate Earth Day in one way or another. You could plant a tree, and recycle your plastic, glass, and paper, or use the back side of printer paper before tossing it. But what’s even [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Country</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Down at the sale barn Saturday, the think tank had coagulated there with coffees to go to celebrate spring. Doc and Dud had their dogs with them, while Bert and Dewey and Steve went stag. Dud tried to start a conversation, but the loudspeaker soon drove them outside, where they arrayed themselves on dropped tailgates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Baseball team begins  season with 3-2 record</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Yaneek Smith Sports Writer Oak Harbor 9, Woodmore 6 After Woodmore took a 1–0 lead in the top-half of the first inning, Oak Harbor responded with two runs to take the lead for good before adding one run apiece in the third and fifth innings to go up, 4–1, before claiming the 9–6 victory. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who is the Oldtimer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHO IS THE OLDTIMER? What is an Oldtimer? Where did the name Oldtimer come from? Every so often I like to answer these questions and give credit where credit is due. The original Oldtimer was George Bredehoft…a man who loved Oak Harbor as much as I do. George was a columnist for the Exponent many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tradition continues in Oak Harbor</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Easter Candy Hunt has been a tradition in Oak Harbor for over 60 years. The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce held the annual event this year on the lawn of AdolphusKraemer Park on Saturday March 31, 2012. Over 350 excited children found their eggs and received numbers for their special candy bags located at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mayors deliver meals to seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, American mayors across the country showed their support for the Meals On Wheels program in their city, town or village by delivering meals to seniors. Ottawa County mayors were no exception as Mayor Mark Williams of Genoa and Mayor Fred Conley of Oak Harbor participated in this annual event sponsored [...]]]></description>
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