On the Cover… Miller Ferry Dock by AJE
3… Letter from the Press 4… She is Stirring 5… Cotswold Cottage 7… Fire Department
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Ottawa County: Sheriff - 419-734-4404 Commissioners - 419-734-6790 Auditor - 419-734-6740 Treasurer - 419-734-6750 Building Dept.- 419-734-6767 Prosecutor - 419-734-6845 Recycling - 419-734-6783 Dog Warden - 419-898-1368 Emergency Mgmt - 419-734-6900 Regional Planning - 419-734-6780 Engineer - 419-734-6777 Schools: Board of Education - 419-732-2102 Bataan Elementary 419-734-2815 Middle School - 419-734-4448 High School - 419-734-2147 Bus Garage 419-734-1516 Immaculate Conception School 419-734-3315 Utilities: Sanitary Engineer- 419-734-6725 Time Warner Cable - 888-683-1000 Ohio Edison - 800-633-4766 Verizon - 800-555-4833 Columbia Gas - 800-344-4077 Other Numbers: Magruder Hospital - 419-734-3131 Post Office - 419-732-3322 Visitors Bureau - 419-734-4386 Chamber of Commerce 419-734-4386 ∞
Spring 2012 Dear friends, Hope you are enjoying spring and taking this time to prepare for the busy upcoming months! With the warmer weather and someboats already out on the water, you know we are getting closer to summer… I can’t wait! What’s in this Issue of CI Magazine? Our Spring Issue of Catawba Island Magazine has some seasonally appropriate articles including a spring poem by a local Catawba Islander, an informative article on Cotswold Cottages that discusses one on Catawba, the finale to our “Islands” series and of course we have new Township information, an exciting Police Beat, updates from the Fire Department, information from Around Town plus great prizes for our puzzles and so much more! Don’t forget… to thank our advertisers! They help keep the magazine coming to your mailbox! Be sure to thank them and tell them you saw their ad in Catawba Island Magazine. Thanks for reading! Hope to see you around town!
Andrea J. Elliott Publisher and Photographer, Catawba Island Press
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That bitter edge, honed by the fierceness of winter is dulling Rounded by a promised glow of that which is to come She is coming, as she always has Delicately…gently….with a kindness replacing the brutal that was She is sneaking up Coming first with a hum of rebirth… a harmony of life Then the crescendo of the full symphony of the world renewed
She is Stirring A Poem by Greg Gore Catawba Island Not so much movement…but a squirm here a nudge there It’s not so much a seeing…but more a feeling The breeze is softer The ground more giving
Your nose feels a change in the air And it’s a hearing The harsh slash of the wind has passed The clapping of hardened branches, one against another is gone The cold moan of a sleeping world is hushed
At first the bugs On the ground…in the air carried by the southern breezes A crick-crick here….a buzz over there The whir of delicate wings beating the warmed air Then the birds Clouds of them, all around…singing a boisterous chorus of eager anticipation Their calls mixed with the expectant chirps of robins The tentative warble of the blue bird The trilled coo of the dove The silence of a lifeless place is broken by the air, alive with her sounds And colors emerging from the warmed earth Colors so vibrant your eyes hurt So bright you squint So varied the rainbow is paled First here…now there, then everywhere, a painted living carpet She has returning with the warmth of a loving mother Join her…be caressed by her irresistible presence Refresh you spirit with the embrace of her living world Don’t linger, her moments with us are fleeting She is leaving as soon as she arrives The flowers fade…the breezes change….the flying melodies sing to a different season Enjoy spring while she is with us For to miss her is to miss the birth of life itself ∞
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Catawba Cotswold Cottage by Andrea J. Elliott The term cottage is often used to refer to a modest, cozy dwelling
typically in a rural setting. Originally from the Middle Ages, the term cottage denoted the dwelling of a “cotter”—a peasant farm worker in the Scottish Highlands.
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sloping walls with dormers. A massive chimney often dominates either the front or one side of the house. Limestone was abundant in England and many English Homes were made from this and other natural resources specific to the area.
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Oxford English Dictionary, the term cottage is used in North America to represent “a summer residence at a watering-place or a health or pleasure resort.” This quaint English country style is designed after the stone cottages nestled on the hills of southwestern England’s Cotswold region and may
remind you of a cozy storybook house similar to that of Hansel and Gretel. American architects inspired by this building style created modern versions of the rustic homes in the United States in the 1920’s and 1930’s, and were designed generally for the wealthy. In both England and the United States, cottages were purchased as a way to escape from their fast-paced lives. A typical Cotswold Cottage is asymmetrical with a steep roof line and with shingles that mimic the look of thatch. The floor plans tend to include small, irregularly-shaped rooms with the upper quarters having
One famous Cotswold Cottage in the United States was purchased by Henry Ford in 1929. The house, barn and fences, which are all made from limestone, were taken apart stone by stone and shipped from England. The house stands today and is surrounded by Victorian flower gardens in the Village of Greenfield in Dearborn, Michigan. A more modern Cotswold Cottage can be found locally on Catawba Island in The Bluffs and is owned by Mike and Debra Bassett. It was built in 1994 and offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and over 2,800 square feet of well-planned and comfortable living space. This waterfront home was designed with the look and feel of a Cotswold Cottage yet offers modern comforts while nestled in a woodsy setting overlooking Sugar Rock Harbor. Though there is no way to put a price on Henry Ford’s Cotswold Cottage, the Bassett home, however, is a different story. The Bassett’s are currently offering their Cotswold Cottage for sale and is priced at $899,000. For more information, contact Sharon Woodson, Realtor with Howard Hanna at 419-7323020. ∞
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Letter from the Chief Spring 2012 If there was a medical emergency within your family, or even worse, if a family member was killed, would accurate emergency contact information be available on that family member for first responders? In some emergency situations, a victim may be unable to provide that contact information. Many times in the past, our firefighters and police have had difficulties contacting a family member or the friend of a person who has been seriously injured or killed. This is particularly problematic if the victim does not live in our area. Within the current mobile society in which we live today, addresses on driver’s licenses are often outdated, cell phone numbers change and residents often don’t know their neighbors as well as in the past.
www.bmv.ohio.gov or in person at any deputy registrar’s office where a BMV Form 2437 may be completed. The form can also be completed and mailed to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 16520 Columbus, Ohio 43216-6520. Once your emergency contact information has been entered, changes, deletions or complete removal may be made at any time by either going on line or visiting the deputy registrar’s office. You are responsible for the accuracy of your own emergency contact information. Be mindful that inaccurate or outdated information is of no value to first responders during
an emergency situation. If you are under the age of 18 and would like to participate in the “Next of Kin” program, your primary emergency contact must be a parent or guardian—the secondary contact may be someone other than a parent or guardian. The need for this service may be a difficult topic to consider, however, timely and accurate notification to a loved one is critical.
John Gangway, Fire Chief
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers a program to assist with contacting family members or a friend if you or a family member is injured or incapacitated in an emergency—the program is called “Next of Kin.” It is a voluntary program available to anyone with an Ohio driver’s license or State I.D. card. Information may be provided for two emergency contacts. “Next of Kin” contact information is private, is not a public record and is available only to law enforcement and authorized BMV personnel in the event emergency contact is required. There are several ways to sign up for the “Next of Kin” service. Emergency contact information may be submitted online at
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Excerpts from the Call Summary for March, 2012. March 1 Fraud call. Caller stated her information was used to obtain an utility account in Euclid, Ohio. Utility company removed the $466 charge from the account. March 7 Suspicious person walking on NW Catawba Road wearing soiled Carharts stopped. Subject stated his truck was stuck in the mud
trying to reach a bonfire he was tending. March 9 Stonehedge Drive resident requested to check area for subject who knocked on the door and left. Subject ran towards Weyhe Road. Not located. March 10 Vehicle entered into while
in parking lot on Wine Cellar. Items missing included a $500 Doncastor handbag containing a wallet with credit cards, $5, three cans of Diet Coke and a Cross pen. Video surveillance was no help. March 11 Trespassing complaint. Unwanted patron refused to pay their $38 check claiming fraud on the establishment for increasing their prices during entertainment in the bar. Subject refused to leave stating the establishment was public property. Officers informed subject he was not allowed on the property now or in the future. March 12 DUI. Vehicle observed headed westbound on Twin Beach Road appeared to be weaving and was stopped. Driver exhibited slurred speech which he stated was from his new dentures. Field sobriety test administered. Driver admitted to having 5 beers earlier in the day, tested a .160 BAC and charged with marked lanes violation and OVI. March 12 Suspicious vehicle call received. Caller stated a male driver in a lime green car resembling a Cadillac was following her. She hid when the vehicle passed by and felt he was driving by her house. The vehicle was located at a nearby marina where the male subject was fishing. Subject stated he was given permission to fish at the marina but had trouble locating it. March 14 Call received from Windward Drive regarding a bicycle, wallet, sunglasses and a garage door opener found in the road. Identification found in the wallet and items taken to subject’s house where subject was found sleeping. CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE
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March 16 Non injury crash. Boat hauler hit low hanging wires. 42 foot Searay’s radar arch struck the wires. Person onboard but not injured. Telephone and cable lines were 10 feet above the pavement. March 19 Call received regarding damaged brake lines on complainants vehicle. Caller stated they had recently had a brake job and felt the brake lines failing was sabotage. Complainant encouraged to have mechanic inspect the vehicle for the report. March 21 Call received regarding neighbor dispute. Caller stated neighbor tried entering callers property. Neighbor brought a yellow light bulb to the property saying their porch light was too bright. Complainant was agreeable to changing the light bulb but did not want the neighbor on his property in the future. ∞ Non-injury Crash Call from March 16, 2012.
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In 1854, Abigail Dunning sold Rattlesnake Island to Horace Kelley of Cleveland. The island was uninhabited at the time. In 1861, it became a part of Put-In-Bay Township.
Lake Erie Islands Part 2 of 3 By Pat Bristley Rattlesnake Island is an 85-acre island located west of Put-In-Bay. The name “Rattlesnake” derived from rattlesnakes that once inhabited the island, as well as from its shape. It is long and narrow, with larger areas at each end (the head and tail of the snake). Two small islets near the end of the island resemble a rattlesnake's rattles.
In 1929, Herbert Bennett, owner of the Toledo Scale Company, purchased the island. He had a lodge, harbor, and east-west landing strip constructed. A north-south landing strip was added later. In 1959, the island was sold to James P. Frackelton, a Cleveland surgeon and Robert C. Schull, a stockbroker. Frackleton and Schull further developed the island, but economic conditions forced its sale in 1989. It was sold again in 1992. Frackleton and other investors re-purchased the island in 1999. Today, Rattlesnake Island is accessible only to members of the Rattlesnake Island Club. Members take advantage of the facilities, including a hotel, restaurant, large pool, hot tub, health club, ten-
nis courts, bocce courts, and a miniature golf course. Members and staff use golf carts to get from one place to another. In order to join the Rattlesnake Island Club, a current member must quit, and the potential member must receive recommendations from at least two current members. The cost to join is estimated to be at least $90,000. There is also a monthly maintenance fee. The summer staff numbers around 25. There is a year-round caretaker and chef. Non-members are turned away by armed security guards in one of the island's two boats before the intruders can dock. Rattlesnake’s isolation proved to be a disadvantage when it came to obtaining postal service. The nearby Bass Islands were serviced under a contract with Island Airlines. The “Tin Goose” made daily runs to Rattlesnake Island, but only to deliver supplies, not mail. From 1959 to 1966 there was a struggle with the U. S. Postal Service to establish mail service on the island. In 1966, the first air mail local post in the country was established on Rattlesnake. The post office issues its own stamps. The original rectangular designs included a 5¢ chart of the island and a 10¢ aerial view of the island. The third stamp showed a Coast Guard cruiser at the Rattlesnake dock. The photograph was taken while Coast Guard employees stopped for free coffee from the island’s restaurant. After the first issue of stamps, the postal department issued a ruling that Rattlesnake Island stamps violated the U. S. Code. After Dr. Frackelton conferred with the General Counsel’s office in Washington, D. C., it was determined that triangular-shaped stamps would be acceptable, since the United States never used that format. New stamps were issued each year from 1966 to 1989, and again from 2002 to 2010. CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE
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The Rattlesnake Island stamp designs have progressed from photographs of island scenes to original art of flora and fauna, scenes and artifacts of the area. Rock Island, in Canadian waters, is the size of the Chicken Islands. It is about six miles east of Mohawk Island, near Port Colborne. Ryerson’s, Second and Snow Islands are off the northern shore of Long Point, Ontario. Ryerson’s was named after its first owner, Joseph Ryerson. During the Revolutionary War Ryerson was a Loyalist sniper who attempted to kill George Washington. South Bass Island is the third largest Lake Erie Island, It is 3.7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. It is about 3
miles north of Catawba Point. The village of Put-in-Bay is a popular tourist and boating destination. Transportation for vehicles, bikes, and walkers is provided by the Miller Boat Line, Jet Express, and charter boat companies. The island has a small airport. Golf carts are a popular method of transportation on the
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Starve Island has an area of two acres. It is approximately a mile south of South Bass Island. It is only visible for a mile or two, since rocks and a few shrubs are all that it contains. However, I can remember when there were two trees there. An early photograph of it shows glacial groves lining its surface. Legend says the island got its name from a sailor starving on the island following a shipwreck.
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visit of “tall ships.” The island hosts the annual Inter-Lake Yachting Association regatta, better known as “Bay Week.” Painters revel in the gorgeous landscapes and seascapes. No matter in which direction you look, there is a painting. One of my favorite subjects is the Roundhouse Bar (built in 1873) because of its interesting architecture. My earliest memories of Put-In-Bay include 1920s touring car taxis, a merry-go-round that played classical music and peering at surrounding islands from the observation deck of Perry’s Monument. Now, I like to visit is in the fall, when the island is quiet.
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Websters, near the South Bass State Park is now closed. In the 1950s, it was a fun place to go. Those who could climb a slippery metal pole in the center of the dining room, and touch both feet on the ceiling received a free drink. The author’s husband was one of only two people I ever saw who were able to accomplish it. My family used to camp at South Bass State Park. There were bathroom fixtures lying around in the woods, left from when the Victory Hotel burned down in 1919. Built in 1892, the Victory Hotel was once the largest summer hotel in the United States. Once we camped next to the empty hotel swimming pool. It is still there – and still empty!
Sugar Island is a privately owned island of about 30 acres. It lies northwest of Middle Bass Island. Once connected to Middle Bass by an isthmus, when timber was lumbered from the strip, Lake Erie reclaimed the exposed soil. The connecting isthmus sank into the lake, leaving Sugar Island separated from Middle Bass. Turtle Island is located near the entrance to Maumee Bay. It has a unique status. Its ownership is divided between Michigan and Ohio. The island was originally part of the Michigan Territory because the border between Ohio and Michigan ran in a straight line from the southern edge of Lake Michigan to Lake Erie. Ohio disputed the ownership. It led to the Toledo War between Michigan Territory and the State of Ohio for CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE
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the “Toledo Strip.” In 1836, President Andrew Jackson gave the Toledo Strip to Ohio and Michigan received the Upper Peninsula. But the Toledo Strip did not include Turtle Island. The British had a fort on the island circa 1794, but soon abandoned it. The Miami tribe used the island primarily to gather seagull eggs. It was named in honor of Miami Chief Mishikinakwa, a leader in the Northwest during the late 1700s. Nicknamed “Little Turtle,” he was popular among Americans because he promoted peace with the Untied States. His granddaughter married James Wolcott, an Indian trader and businessman. Their home is preserved at the Wolcott House Museum Complex in Maumee, where there is a picture of Little Turtle on the living room wall.
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In 1831, the Port of Toledo received $5,000 from the federal government to build a lighthouse on the island. A keeper's residence and a small farm completed the complex. At the time, the island's area was 6.67 acres. The island, formed from clay and gravel deposits, is subject to erosion. By 1839 storms had reduced it to 1.5 acres. In 1866, a new lighthouse was constructed on the island for $12,000. In 1883, a concrete wall was erected around the lighthouse to prevent damage to its structure. It was considered one of the finest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. After the Toledo Harbor Light was completed in 1904, Turtle Island Lighthouse was decommissioned. The island was sold to A. H. Merrill. Since the island was not inhabited, it was vandalized again and again. In 1933, A. H. Merrill transferred ownership to George Merrill. He signed a lease with a Toledo yacht club that planned to use the island for recreational purposes. However, the club
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The decree was ignored. The structures were unfinished when they were destroyed by ice during the winter of 2009. The top of the lighthouse was blown off during a tornado in 1965. The island remains privately owned. There are several abandoned structures and a ruined lighthouse on it. It is closed to the public, although it is impossible to enforce the law, since no one lives on the island. West Sister Island is an 82-acre island located about 8 miles from mainland Ohio. It was in this area that Commodore Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie on September, 10, 1913. CONTINUED from PREVIOUS PAGE
lighthouse was decommissioned. The state boundary between Ohio and Michigan remained unchanged from 1837 until 1973 when the status of the island was resolved by cutting exactly through the center of it. The lighthouse ruins were included in the Ohio half. This was an act of poli-
tics, since the island had long been abandoned. In 2002, the owner began several buildings with the intent of using them for vacation rentals. Authorities in Monroe County issued a decree to stop the construction, because the owner failed to get permits to build on the Michigan side of the island.
A lighthouse was built on the island in 1848. Although approximately 26 years younger, it looks like the famous Marblehead Lighthouse that was built in 1822. It is among the oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It marks the western end of the South Passage through the Bass Islands. Horatio Nelson Winne from New York State was the first lighthouse keeper. He was the ancestor of JoAnn (Perry) Rhodes of Catawba Island. The lighthouse was renovated in 1868, and a keeper's house added. The limestone and brick tower rises to a height of 55 feet. Originally crowned with a Fresnel lens, the light performed its function for almost ninety years. In 1937, an automated light took the place of the Fresnel lens, and the keeper's dwelling was abandoned. The island was a popular stop for bootleggers during Prohibition. It provided a hiding place from authorities for rumrunners crossing the lake. When approached by Coast Guard cutters, bootleggers dumped their illegal cargoes overboard. Bottles of whiskey can still be found on the bottom of the lake around the island.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the island "as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife" the same year. West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge protects the largest wading bird nesting colony on the Great Lakes. The island is home to great blue herons, great egrets, blackcrowned night herons and double crested cormorants. Because so many roost there, they leave a mess on the trees and the ground below. Therefore, the island has been nicknamed “Vomit Island.” Ironically, after being established as a wildlife refuge, West Sister Island was used by the United States Army for artillery practice during World War II. While neither the wildlife nor the lighthouse suffered much damage, the keeper's quarters were destroyed.
ered with hackberry trees. A great variety of ferns, wildflowers, mushrooms and other plant life thrive on the island. The Fish and Wildlife Service maintains ownership of this portion, while the U. S. Coast Guards owns the lighthouse and the remaining acres. The lighthouse is still an aid to navigation. It is not
open to the public, since visitors could threaten the refuge's nesting area. ∞
In 1975, the government designated 77 of the island's 82 acres as a wilderness. Most of the island is cov-
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Catawba Island Township Board of Township Trustees Meeting Minutes January 24, 2012 Gary Mortus made a motion to approve and pay the bills, including the last payroll, in the amount of $40,133.40. Matt Montowski seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Matt Montowski said an external hard drive was purchased for the Zoning office and the County Engi-
neer’s Office has loaded the township zoning maps onto the hard drive. He said the maps can now be easily viewed on the computer. Gary Mortus made a motion to designate Huntington National Bank as a depository for the active funds of Catawba Island Township for the period commencing January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2016. Matt Montowski seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Meeting Minutes February 14, 2012 Matt Montowski made a motion to approve and pay the bills, including the last two payrolls, in the amount of $92,228.03. Gary Mortus seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Police Chief Bob Rogers asked the Trustees if they could purchase a new police vehicle with all new electronics and equipment from Statewide Ford to replace one of the cruisers. William Rofkar said as the police vehicles are replaced he would like to see each one equipped with a camera system. Bob Rogers said video equipment will cost an additional $5,400. Gary Mortus made a motion to purchase a 2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and video equipment not to exceed $37,000. The Ford Explorer is to be purchased through the State Cooperative Purchasing program. Matt Montowski seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE
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Matt Montowski said Zoning issued three permits and two variances for a total $570 in January. Matt Montowski made a motion to purchase two new computer monitors for use with the zoning and cemetery mapping programs not to exceed $600. Gary Mortus seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Meeting Minutes February 28, 2012 Matt Montowski made a motion to approve and pay the bills, including the last payroll, in the amount of $46,311.00. William Rofkar seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Fire Chief John Gangway said the repairs to the fire station are complete. John Gangway asked the trustees to consider probationary approval of volunteer fire fighter Eric Schramm. William Rofkar made a motion to approve Eric Schramm as a probationary fire fighter for one year. Matt Montowski seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Dan Barlow presented samples of safety clothing including rain gear, pants and jacket in bright yellow, and a cold weather jacket with removable vest also in bright yellow. Dan Barlow asked the Trustees if the gear could be purchased for the four
maintenance personnel. He said the cost for both sets of clothing per person would be around $115. The Trustees agreed the clothing is important for personnel safety and asked Dan Barlow to include a lightweight vest that can be worn in the summer months when picking up brush or working along the roads. William Rofkar said he thinks it is important that all maintenance personnel wear the bright yellow safety clothing when working on and around township roads. William Rofkar made a motion to approve the Catawba Island Township maintenance shop and fire station parking lot paving project coordinated through the Ottawa County Engineer with an estimated cost of $190,000 and removing the concrete alternate bid item. Matt Montowski seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. ∞
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NEW FIT GROUP Catawba Island Community Hall Monday 4:30p-5:30p, Wed. 6:30p7:30p and Thursday 7:30a-8:30a. This is a totally free fitness group that is being offered to anyone interested. We will be working out to a variety of Beachbody DVD's such as Turbo Fire, Turbo Jam and P90X. This is a great opportunity to get in-
shape, tone, lose weight and have fun. It is for all ages & all fitness and skill levels. Anyone interested should contact Shelly Stively at 419217-0152 for more information or stop by the Community Hall on the dates and times listed. ∞ The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sandusky State Theatre 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky 877.626.1950 $10/person Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 31, Sep 28, & Oct 26, 2012 10 pm A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Stars: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick. Rated R. Full cash bar service will be available. ∞ "Celebrating the Beauty & Splendor of the Lake Erie Shores & Islands" Watercolor Exhibit by Jim Siemer May 1, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012 Lake Erie Shores and Islands Welcome Center-West, 770 SE Catawba Rd. (SR 53), Port Clinton ∞
The Biggest Week in Birding May 4 - 11, 2012 Black Swamp Bird Observatory/ Magee Marsh, W. SR 2, Oak Harbor 419.898.4070 biggestweekinamericanbirding.com Activities include tons of warblers and other migrants, guided bird walks and bus tours, guided Lake Erie islands trips, bird ID workshops, songbird banding demonstrations, American Woodcock walks, birding by ear workshops, digiscoping workshops and more! Registration opens in early 2012. ∞ Firelands Symphony Orchestra's Dashing Derby Gala May 10, 2012 at 5:30 pm Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr., Huron 419.621.4800 firelandssymphony.com Dinner, live & silent auction, live musical entertainment, and more. ∞ Lakeside Annual Plant Sale May 12, 2012 9 am-3 pm Free Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside 419.798.4461 lakesideohio.com The Lakeside Annual Plant Sale will feature a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, ground covers and small nursery stock for purchase. All proCONTINUED on NEXT PAGE
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ceeds from the Plant Sale will help to keep the Lakeside grounds beautiful throughout the Chautauqua summer season. There is no gate pass admission fee for this event. ∞ 3rd Annual Ohio's Largest Cornhole Tournament May 12, 2012 12-5 pm Free Put-in-Bay Resort, 439 Loraine Ave., Put-in-Bay 419.285.7427 putinbayresort.com Cedar Point Math & Science Week May 14 -18, 2012 419.627.2350 cedarpoint.com Students (grades K-12) can learn about the science behind their favorite thrill rides as they make their way through the new Math and Science Zone on the Main Midway. Special money-saving offers are available for groups. ∞
May Day Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Sandusky Bay Pavilion & Battery Park Marina, Sandusky 419.624.0274 sanduskymaritime.org May 19, 2012 from 9 am-5 pm Free Nautical flea market, model boat building for kids, boat rides, Underground Railroad trolley tours, and Capt'n Willie's Silly Pirate Show. ∞
International Museum Day May 19, 2012 11 am-4 pm Free Erie County museums join together to celebrate International Museum Day in Sandusky and Milan. The Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden, the Follett House Museum, the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, the Sandusky Greenhouse, the Merry-Go -Round Museum, the Ohio Veterans Home Museum, Edison Birthplace, and the Milan Historical Museum will all be open free to the public, and each will offer family activities. The Sandusky Underground Railroad Education Center and the Erie County Historical Society will also offer free activities. For more information, please check the websites of the participating organizations closer to the event. ∞
Lakeside Fund Run/Walk May 26, 2012 at 9:30 am 236 Walnut Ave, Lakeside 419.798.4461 lakesideohio.com Join Lakeside neighbors, family and friends at the first ever Lakeside Fund Run/Walk. Lakesiders of all ages are encouraged to show their Chautauqua spirit by wearing their favorite Lakeside T-shirt, attaching bells to their shoelaces, and participating in a one-mile course throughout Lakeside. Runners may register individually or as a team. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on the day of the event outside the Association Office. Registration is required, and donations are optional. ∞
Beginner Genealogy Class Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont 800.998.PRES rbhayes.org May 19, 2012 from 9:30-11:30 am $10/adult, $5/student Head Librarian Becky Hill leads this class designed for those just beginning to research their family history. Pre-registration required. ∞
begin at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover Auditorium, followed by a performance of the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats. ∞
Lakeside Opening Ceremony Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats May 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside 419.798.4461 lakesideohio.com Admission to event included with purchase of Lakeside daily or season gate pass. The Summer Opening Ceremony will kick-off another season at Lakeside. The ceremony will
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By Starr Taurus “The Bull” April 20th thru May 20th You gain respect this month as True Leaders inspire rather than dictate. Gemini “The Twins” May 21st thru June 20th Your involvement with a family situation will prove to be most interesting at this time. Cancer “The Crab” June 21st thru July 22nd A strong feeling to be part of something this is bonded with love prevails this month. Leo “The Lion” July 23rd thru August 22nd A long springtime walk will definitely improve your outlook on life & love. Virgo “The Virgin” August 23rd thru September 22nd This is likely to be a very busy and active time for the “Virgin”. Use your time most wisely. Libra “Scales”
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September 23rd thru October 22nd Your time has come…..At Last! Just sit back and enjoy the scenery. Scorpio “Scorpion” October 23rd thru November 21st Lessen your stress level this month Do something totally spontaneous! Sagittarius “The Archer” November 22nd thru December 21st Show your supportive attitude towards those who inspire you most. Capricorn “The Mountain Goat” December 22nd thru January 19th Dear Capricorn, others’ will be happy to cooperate once you reveal the facts. Aquarius “The Water Bearer” January 20th thru February 19th Independent action is favored now. You have the green light to proceed on your own. Pisces “Two Fishes” February 20th thru March 20th Attention to detail is most important this month as you will then achieve the positive end-result.
March/April 2012
Aries “The Ram” March 21st thru April 19th This is the period when you will be most able to effectively convey your inner-feelings to that special someone.