Woodmore eighth grader competes against the world
Woodmore eighth grader Kathy Reynolds, a member of the USA Junior National Karate Team, won the Silver Medal at the USA Team Trials in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida last July.

Reynolds went on to represent the USA at the Junior Pan American Games in El Salvador, where she won the Gold Medal. In 2010, Reynolds is building on her success by recently winning the bronze medal at the International Junior Olympics at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas, Nevada.

Reynolds was also part of a three-person Kumite (Sparring) team which won a Silver Medal in The USA Open, also in Las Vegas. Reynolds paired up with teammates from Lima, Peru and Frisco, Texas.  After a sound defeat of the Italian Team, the team lost the Gold Medal Match to Canada by one point.

Fishing Report
Maumee River fishing has entered the world of mobile technology with the launch of the Maumee River Mobile Fishing Report.

Dave Cremer, who grew up in Perrysburg fishing the spring walleye and white bass spawning runs, said he knew fishing folks wanted daily river fishing reports. He thought fisherman would like the option of receiving fishing reports on their cell phones and other mobile devices. Cremer contacted Gary Lowry, owner of Maumee Tackle, who agreed, and now provides the daily report information.

Anyone with a text message capable cell phone or other mobile device may subscribe to the fishing report, free (text message plans still apply) by text messaging the keyword “Maumee” to the service’s prefix code, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Unlike short code numbers (a five or six digit number that replaces a cell phone number) used in current text message programs (text to vote, text to enter a contest), the system Cremer uses is Internet-based. It operated the same as any text message, except the send-to phone number is replaced by the e-mail style prefix code. A person simply types the prefix code in place of the phone number. People can also get the report by regular e-mail, which Cremer says is an advantage over the short code systems.

Cremer says accuracy and simplicity is the key to the report. When it comes to Maumee River fishing, he adds that people want to know the run status and water level, and they want it from a reliable source.

Lowry has operated Maumee Tackle for 20 years, and it has become a hub of spring spawning run fishing from Lowry’s location just up from the river in Maumee. Lowry checks the river every morning during the runs, posting the information on the store’s website, www.maumeetackle.net. Now his patrons and others may receive the fishing report directly via text message or e-mail.

For more information and to subscribe to the report, visit the report website at www.lakeerieactivities.com.
 

Walleye Tryouts
The Toledo Walleye hockey team will be hosting a free agent tryout on August 14-15 at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo. 

The second year ECHL team and Head Coach Nick Vitucci are looking for players to fill their roster through the tryout. The registration process will include:

• Registration fee of $275 (includes three separate ice sessions and camp jersey)

• Complete registration form at www.toledowalleye.com/freeagentcamp

• Players are expected to supply a full set of hockey equipment and helmet must have a visor.

• All players must have proof of their own health insurance at the time of registration.

• Campers will be responsible for their transportation to and from Toledo as well as accommodations. Hotel information will be provided after registration to assist in arragements.

Once the player form on the team’s website is complete, the Walleye will contact participants to verify registration for their tryout and with camp details. Visit www.toledowalleye.com or call 419-725-WALL (9255).

Sports Announcements
The Genoa Little League will hold a U10 tournament June 10-13 and U12 and U14 tournaments will be held June 30-July 4. All tournaments are $175 plus one umpire fee per game. There is a three-game guarantee. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/genoa or contact Lee Nissen at 351-2398.

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The Papa Joe McClear Memorial Golf Outing will be at Sugar Creek on May 22 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $50 per person or $200 for four person team. Contact Mike McLear at 419-704-1735 or 419-855-7117.

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