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The Huron Bicentennial Plans Are Growing! Plans for the Huron bicentennial are coming to a “head”! We are seeing an increase in the growth of facial hair around town, and that is a good sign if it’s because more and more men are planning to enter the Bicentennial Beard contest. Don’t blame the economy for this one. Razors are not that expensive!!! The Huron Bicentennial Committee is continuing to study the beard styles in the early 1800’s and will have that for our readers next week. It would be fun to see a Jabez Wright or Almon Ruggles look-alike in the contest. Other beard styles will also have a category for judging and they are as follows:
—————— Best Groomed full Beard Best Groomed Mustache Handlebar Mustache Around Town Best Best Goatee Best Jabez Wright or Almo Ruggles look alike \ Page 2 (with proof of these gentlemen’s appearance) Worst Beard —————— In order to participate in the Huron Bicentennial Beard Growning Contest, you MUST be a resident Huron Township, which includes Huron City, or, Church Chat ofif you Pizza Challenge Feature: live outside of Huron, a graduate of Huron High School. Judging will take place on Sunday, AuPage 3 gust 9, as the final event of the Huron Rotary Festival Domino’s Pizza To enter the contest, please call Sheila at —————— Weekend. the Huron Chamber of Commerce, 419-433-5700, Mike Wilde of Domino’s Pizza has been proudly serving the Huron community for almost 17 or just stop in the office to see her. Let her know the years. When asked about his success, Mike says “I feel blessed by the youth of the community who in which you would like to be judged. For Entertainment category have been quality employees.” the actual judging, the contestant may wear any hat Domino’s has donated a total of 1500 free pizzas over the years to Woodlands Schools. The or articles of clothing that enhance the beard style. Page 4 Woodlands PTO sponsors a contest to “collect the dots” off Domino’s boxes. For every “dot” Please note also that the Huron Historical Society collected, Domino’s donates 10 cents, resulting in a donation of $7500 towards the purchase of encourages everyone to share with them any phofor the library. tos of Huron’s past activities and people. The soci—————— ety will scan the photos while you wait, so there is books Mike feels very fortunate to be surrounded by family, his brother and best friend is his business partner, and his son also works in the business. Their store has delivered within 30 minutes no risk that they will be misplaced or lost. Just call Health & 95,000 out of 100,000 orders. Because of their continued success, they have been appointed to do Kathy Muehlhauser Moore, president of the Huron regional training for the Domino’s chain. The Wildes also own a Domino’s in Norwalk, and are Historical Society, at 419-433-5087 and leave a mesgrateful for the support of the community. sage for her. As we collect photos and stories, past Wellness We wish them the best in the Huron Hometown Pizza Challenge! and present, we are able to provide valuable information about Huron to those who follow. Page 5 —————— 11th Annual Chamber Half Marathon Library To Include Children’s Fun Run Parks & Rec Huron is celebrating its 200th birthday this year and the Huron Cham- Pre-registration fee for the Half Marathon is $20 and $12 for the 5K. ber of Commerce is sponsoring its 11th annual Lighthouse Half Marathon Fees will be $25 and $15, respectively, on race day. Half Marathon and 5K & 5K Race. Several hundred runners from across Ohio and surrounding competitors will receive a complimentary race shirt, refreshments and a Page 6 will be participating. chance to win valuable door prizes. —————— states In commemoration of the Bicentennial, the Chamber is hoping to Age groups will include: 13 and under, and 14-19, (5K only) 19 and attract 200 youngsters to compete in a 1K Fun Run, which will also be under, (Half Marathon only) 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50on race day, Saturday, May 2. Every youngster who competes in the 54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over. Gardenining held Fun Run will receive a commemorative ribbon, refreshments and have a For information or registration sheets, contact the Chamber, chance to wine door prizes. Start and 419.433.5700. finish lines for all events will be What’s on Kalahari Field at Huron MeStadium. The Huron morial Registration for all events Cooking will be in the locker rooms at Hometown the stadium from 6:45 a.m. to Page 7 7:45 a.m. Starting time for Half Marathoners is at 8 a.m. and News —————— 8:15 a.m. for those competing in the 5K. The Fun Run will begin Presents Schools on the track as soon as the 5K runners have taken off. a Pizza In the past 11 years, the Page 8 Chamber has contributed —————— Challenge! nearly two dozen scholarships to graduating members of the Huron High School track team Classifieds Vote for your with funds raised through these favorite pizzaria! races. Page 9 The events provide people of all ages and levels of fitness a —————— chance to enjoy a day in the sun Drop off your ballot at while catching glimpses of Lake The Huron Hometown News Erie while on the flat, fast course Real Estate through Huron’s scenic neighoffice, 304 Williams Street. borhoods. Page 10 Awards will be given to the Final voting day is top overall male and female fin—————— ishers in each race and to the top March 23, 2009 three male and female in each age division.
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Around Town Letter to the Editor… In response to last issue’s article entitled City Council Meeting Activity, I want to assure Huron that I want to save the City $75000 as much as the next guy. The recent announced retirement of a senior member of the Fire Division (FD) was not an early retirement, but a service retirement through the firefighter’s pension system for which he was eligible after 25 years service and 48 years of age. The city manager offered this firefighter $20,000 with the majority of council’s approval to retire when he wanted, had planned and was ready to retire. Not early, ready. I would have rather that the City kept the $20,000. Two years ago, a similar offer was made to a retiring captain of the FD. That offer was $40,000. Once the captain retired, an attempt to reorganize officers in the division resulted in two grievances filed against the city resulting in months of legal maneuvering, with associated bills from a Columbus law firm. The city was required to pay $5,000 back pay to one officer and promote a 3rd captain so each shift would have a captain at its helm. Obviously, in this case, the projected savings were never realized. Last year, city council commissioned the study of our police and fire divisions in hopes of finding paths to efficiencies. We waited months for the ICMA report. The authors sifted through reams of data generated by our dispatch software. In November, we received a draft and news that calls within the police department were padded. In the periods studied, if there were 1100 calls being reported, the actual number requiring an officer’s time was half that. This makes analyzing department activities very difficult. New software is recommended so each department’s activities can be measured for effectiveness and efficiency. Amen to that. On February 24th, council, along with the public, heard firsthand report recommendations. At that meeting and since, the majority of council expressed to Mayor Shearer and City Manager White the wish to form a committee to address the recommendations. The Mayor’s response has been we must take our time, proceed slowly, step by step. The committee, at present, is still unformed. Meanwhile, the March 12th article reports the city manager has taken immediate action to accommodate key recommendations. Council’s job is to provide direction to the city manager and the reorganization of our safety services is an important undertaking. The majority of Council is saying we are ready to work with deliberation and inclusion of both departments affected. These decisions must be transparent to the public as all citizens could be affected by what is decided. In the recent past, many personnel decisions within these departments have resulted in legal battles that can make a $75,000, 3-year perceived savings quickly disappear. Please, let’s get the committee off the ground. Julie Dively Huron City Councilmember Editor’s Note: When we receive a Letter to the Editor for publication that quotes statistical data and dollar amounts, we get nervous about printing it as factual information. So, we felt some fact checking might be in order. In her first paragraph, Mrs. Dively claims that a firefighter was offered $20,000 as an early retirement incentive. According to City Manager Andy White, that did not take place. According to a White memo on the topic, he explained to the firefighter that “no such agreement was in existence as he had failed to present specific terms to the city for consideration.” Huron Hometown News does not want to get in the middle of any personal disputes involving City Council members and members of the City Administration. Our objective is to accurately report the events of community activities that affect its citizenry.
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FROM THE BENCH WHY DO JUDGES WEAR BLACK ROBES? On February 20, I had the honor of speaking to the third and fourth grade classes at Woodlands Intermediate School here BY JUDGE BILL STEUK, in Huron. This was my third HURON MUNICIPAL COURT year speaking to the students regarding the structure of the federal and state governments. I would like to thank Mary Ann Deville and the third and fourth grade teachers at Woodlands for inviting me again this year. At the end of my presentation, I always have the students ask me questions about being a judge. One question I was asked was the same question asked the two previous years. That question was: “Why do Judges wear robes?” My answer to this question was that we adopted some of the traditions from England that have stuck and remain today. This is true, but I felt I should research this topic and have come up with a more complete answer to the question. Here is what I found. It appears that the tradition of wearing a robe goes back several centuries. Some scholars believe that the tradition goes back to the Roman toga. Community leaders, not just judges, and others of the aristocracy wore robes as a statement of their status in the community. Traditionally, judicial robes were made of fur. During the Middle Ages, scholars of European schools, where the study of medicine or law occurred, wore flowing robe-type garments. Perhaps they wore these robes to express their status but also wore them to keep warm in drafty and cold buildings. In these schools, many of the scholars also
were heading into or already were part of the priesthood, where wearing robes was and still is common practice. This is also where the tradition came from of graduates wearing a robe or gown at graduation. This is the best answer I could find as to why judges wear robes. It is a tradition that dates back at least to the Middle Ages and possibly even Roman times. Another question comes to mind: “Why “black” robes? Black is traditionally a color worn by those in mourning to observe a solemn event. Consensus is that this tradition is why judges wear black. One theory dates back to the seventeenth century. In 1694, Queen Mary II died during her reign as queen of England. She reigned with her husband William. Historical references refer to their joint reigns as “William and Mary.” At Queen Mary’s death, judges who attended her funeral wore black to observe the solemn event. The official period of mourning lasted several years. Consequently, the continuance of wearing black became a tradition, and this was carried over to the United States and holds true today. Some judges have deviated from the tradition of wearing black. For example, judges for the Maryland Court of Appeals wear red robes. Some judges wear or have worn navy, gray and other colors. I hope this gives you an insight as to why judges wear those black robes. At least, I am better prepared to answer the question when the next student asks it. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney.
Community Calendar Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Habitat For Humanity ReStore is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are all kinds of ways to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity besides building homes for families. Find out at the ReStore or call Brenda Burke at 419-602-1205. The ReStore is located on 11001 U.S. Route 250, Milan. Annual Teacup Auction April 2nd. Tickets are on sale now for more info call Melinda Carpenter 419-271-0675 Saturday, March 21 2PM Huron Historical Society will have a slide presentation on the Ore Docks at the McBride Auditorium at BGSU-Firelands. Limited seating. For reservations call 419-433-5009 ext. 243. 10:00am-2:00pm An antiques appraisal clinic featuring an expert appraiser from Garth Arts & Antiques in Delaware OH at Firelands Historical Society’s Research Center, 9 Case Ave., Norwalk. Cost is $10 per item, with a limit of two items per person at one time. No reservations are necessary. This program is a fund raiser for the society, which operates without public funding. For further info call Henry Timman at 419-668-1122 Sandusky Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast at Sandusky High School Cafeteria 7:00am-1:00pm. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee & orange juice. $5.00 adults and $4.00 children. Carry out available. Come and support the Lion’s Sight Projects! Friday March 27
Deadline for Erie County Solid Waste District’s poster contest. Design a poster to be used in advertising Earth Day. For more info call Tina or Lisa at 419-433-7303. Saturday March 28 10:00 Erie County Solid Waste Management District Kick off Event, The Great American Clean-up. Meet at Shelter 1 at Osborn Park Saturday March 28-April 4 Members of the Sandusky Ski Club will be traveling to Aspen, Colorado for a week of skiing. For more info, contact Trip Leader Pat & Larry Williams at 440-965-5362 or patnlarry@roadrunner.com Thursday April 2 Newcomer’s & Friends Annual Teacup Auction Tickets are on sale now for more info call Melinda Carpenter 419-271-0675 Saturday April 18 11:00am-4:00pm Earth Day Extravaganza at the Sandusky Mall. Raffle, crafts, information on green living, live remote K-96 Every Tuesday Community Café at Portland House Assisted Living, 3708 Venice Rd., Sandusky. BYOM, Bring Your Own Mug, every Tuesday 9:30am.
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Church Chat REV. ROGER’S REFLECTIONS Have you ever been down along the Ohio River between our State and West Virginia – Pennsylvania? They call it “Steel Valley” and I served as Director of the Urban Mission there in the late 1980’s – early 1990’s. The economic conditions were much like we’re seeing today – steel REV. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS mills, coal mines, pottery factories and the like were closing or slowing down along both sides of the river – unemployment rose to 25%. Our mission work easing poverty’s impact upon fami-
lies was the only “growth industry” around. We had the largest food pantry in the area, similar to the community operation at Huron’s Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, and we began the first shelter for homeless persons, called “The Hutton House” which continues. The Urban Mission is now directed by former Huron United Methodist pastor Rev. Bruce Hitchcock. So our United Methodist Apportionments – Shared Giving and other contributions supported me before you ever knew me, and now support our former pastor’s family. How about that for Christian connections? When Bishop Boulton appointed my wife Joan (also a United Methodist pastor, now serving Vermilion) to become Painesville District Superintendent, we moved from one of the poorest to the richest area in Ohio – Lake County. As the moving van was being packed, my friend’s cynical remark was, “Good luck startYouth Group—6 p.m. Sunday. ing something there, with Food Pantry—9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 your heart for the homeless, a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Salvation Army Service Unit—10:30 a.m.-1:30 if there are any.” They were right. Since there p.m. Thursdays, by appointment only. was no shelter, the official St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church homeless count was “zero”, 15617 Mason Rd., Vermilion so no money was available Rev. Dr. Karl Fry, Pastor for a shelter (can you spell 440-967-9886 “Catch 22”?) A myth which www.lutheransonline.com/stmattvermlcms the City Council was happy Sunday School/ Bible Study 9:30 Ladies Bible Fellowship 9:15 to perpetuate. Bad image, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. you know. But there was one young Second Annual Chili Cook-off lady who knew better, who Sunday March 8, after the 10:30 a.m. service carried a “cross” around on her back for the homeless – Spring Bake Sale her name was Judy. A social Saturday, March 14 10:00 a.m.-noon worker – a Christian, who ‘Souper Sunday Pot Luck Soup and Sandwich would push papers and conLunch duct client interviews by day. Sunday March 29 after the 10:30 a.m. service And at night, on the weekends, she would buy bulk St. Peter’s Catholic Church packages of towels and wash430 Main St., Huron; 419-433-5725. cloths and underwear, travel Saturday—5 p.m. sizes of soaps and deodorants Sunday—8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and toothpaste. She would wander around the back alParish Penance Service leys and under bridges, hang Tuesday, March 31, 7:00 p.m. around behind restaurant The Chapel doors with people wait4444 Galloway Rd., Sandusky; ing for handouts and a little 419-627-0208. work sweeping up or washwww.chapel-sandusky.org ing dishes. She would stop Saturday service--5:00 p.m. the elderly man peddling his Sunday service—9:00 and 11:00 a.m. bike heaped with a bag upon Jr. High Youth Group—Sundays 5-6:30 p.m. his handlebars. Sr. High Youth Group—Sundays 7-9:00 p.m. Latitude group ages 18-29—Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Judy haunted the Convenient Store parking lots unThe Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day til she saw a station wagon Saints bulging with possessions, 4511 Galloway Rd., Huron; clothes, and kids. When the 419-626-9860. Dad or Mom would emerge Bishop: Bill Reel Sacrament service—9:30 a.m. Sundays from the store with bread, Family History Center Wed. 10 am-2pm, Thur. sandwich meat and pop for 9am-9pm the evening’s meal, she would 1st & 3rd Sat. 9am-5pm talk with them and offer what services she could – but Zion Lutheran Church empathy and a few supplies 930 Main St., Huron; 419-433-4711. was all she had to give – she www.zionhuron,org thought. Worship times: Until we met at a prayer
Directory of Church Services Christ Episcopal Church 120 Ohio St., Huron 419-433-4701. Sunday—9 a.m. and Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. www.christchurchhuron.com Wednesdays during Lent at 6:30 Soup & Salad Supper “Island of Transformation” March 25 “The Hotel Having Seen Better Times and House of Fear” First Presbyterian Church 225 Williams St., Huron; 419-433-5018. Sunday Worship with Communion—8:30 a.m. Sunday school 6th grade-adults—9:30 a.m. Sunday school K-5th grade –10:45 a.m. Sunday Traditional service—10:45 a.m. Wednesdays during Lent at 6:00pm Soup Supper and Inspirational Program During Holy Week, the program will be moved to Maundy Thursday (Apr. 9th) The public will is welcome to attend. Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Kalahari Resort, Nia Convention Center Rt. 250, Huron; 419-271-3934. graceopchurch@gmail.com www.graceop.org Worship—Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bible Study—Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1608 St. Rt. 113, Milan; 419-499-3683 Rev. Dr. John C. Jordan Worship and Holy Communion—Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Huron United Methodist Church 338 Williams St., Huron; 419-433-3984. www.huronumc.org On Sundays: 8:00 a.m.—Praise Service in Sanctuary 9:00 a.m.—Sunday school 10:00 a.m.—Celebration service in Sanctuary
Lifepoint 539 Cleveland Rd. W., Huron: 419-433-4156. Sunday—10 a.m., and nursery available. Sunday school—10 a.m. for K-6th grade. “Grounded” youth group for grades 6-12—Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 3-5 grade Boys Youth Group—Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Sunday is Contemporary Worship and 3-5 grade Girls Youth Group—Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. Children’s Sunday school. “The Biggest Loser” campaign drive focuses 10:15 a.m. Sunday is Traditional Lutheran Seron weight loss, new visitors and faithfulness in vices; Holy Communion is served every Sunday. attendance. Call Pastor Brenton for more inforAdult Bible Study meets at 8:15 a.m. Sunday in mation. the office area meeting room. Lighthouse Assembly of God Church 820 Cleveland Rd. E., Huron; 419-433-8889. www.lighthouseagc.org Sunday service—10:30 a.m. Sunday school—9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study--6 p.m. Sunday.
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meeting one night, and I connected her with church people who were all around her but she did not know. Judy thought that she was alone – but she was not. We went from church to church looking for a home for the homeless shelter. They listened politely and gave us a few dollars. She was ridiculed and dismissed at City Council meetings because of her naïve faith (and telling them what they did not want to hear). Finally one Sunday after worship, a pastor called a congregational meeting. Judy made her usual pitch. And the crowd was unusually hostile – pelting her with angry questions, blaming the victims, stereotyping homeless persons, and justifying their own resistance. Until finally a “30-something” year old woman stood up. A Sunday School teacher, with a child of her own sitting at each elbow. With her eyes misting up, she began to speak… ”You all know me, at least since I’ve lived here. But before I arrived, when my kids and I had to flee from my abusive husband in the middle of the night in fear and disappear – it sure would have been nice to have a safe place to go. Where we could get a hot meal, see a smiling face, have a prayer and a clean, soft bed.” She said, and sat down. You could have heard a pin drop. That day, the vote was unanimous. And Painesville United Methodist Church hosted “Project: Hope for the Homeless” for five consecutive winters. Operated by Judy, funded by your contributions to East Ohio Conference Apportionments Shared Giving. And you didn’t know that, either. The sign above the door read, “And Jesus said to him, ’Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.’ “ Every Christmas since, in the midst of gift-giving to one another, Joan and I have donated to a Christian work in our children’s names. The Hutton House for Kathryn, Project Hope for Andrew. I received this letter last month: “It is a blessing to hear from you and receive your gift in honor of your son! It is amazing what the Lord has done and continues to do when we are following his lead. We were able to provide 9,934 shelter nights in 2008 to 296 different people, in what was our 15th year of existence. Families with children are increasing so we may have to add a separate facility for them. “Thank you, Roger, for giving me the opportunity to grow my faith in a way that has been life-changing. We are seeing so much fruit! For example, a former gang member became a pastor last year. Project Hope plants the seeds, and watches as God transforms from the inside out. To share in the rewards of this ministry has been my salvation. “May God bless you and your family and your churches as you continue to serve. In His service, Judy Burr, Executive Director, Project Hope for the Homeless.” Friends, in days like these, when the needs are so vast and endless - it is easy to get discouraged, hopeless, helpless, and not know where to begin. But Jesus already did the heavy lifting – he’s just asking us to pick up whatever cross we feel God is calling us to carry, and help him for a few feet down the road. The important thing is to pick it up and take that very first step. You are not alone - friends will find you. After all, Judy started out by handing out packages of underwear under bridges, sandwiches in alleyways. As we walk our way through the Lenten experience to Easter, yes, following Christ with a cross on your back does lead past the crucifixion hill of Calvary – it won’t be an easy climb – but it also leads to the empty tomb and everlasting life. “He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of then gospel, will save it.’ “(Mark 8:34-35)
New Church Forming in the Sandusky/ Norwalk Area The Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) would like inform the residents of Erie and Huron counties of a new church forming the Sandusky/ Norwalk area of northern Ohio. Grace OPC, is a mission work of Covenant OPC located in Mansfield, Ohio. Grace OPC meets for worship at the Kalahari Convention Center on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am and on Thursday evenings for Bible study at 6:30 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings. Grace OPC is committed to proclaiming God’s grace in the face of our guilt, of neglecting God’s gifts and commands and our gratitude toward God through Jesus Christ.
During these hard financial times, most people are looking to the government to “help them out” or “fix the problem”. Although these financial difficulties are real and can not be ignored, the more pressing issue is how we as individuals are “spiritually bankrupt” in God’s eyes and how God through Jesus Christ has paid that debt for us. It’s simply GRACE! If you would like to find out more about Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, or to schedule an interview with Chris Vandergoot, please call 419.271.3934 or email Chris at graceopchurch@gmail.com.
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Entertainment Firelands Symphony Orchestra to join ORCHESTRAS FEEDING AMERICA to Benefit Care and Share. National Food Drive Inspired by the Upcoming Film The Soloist
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Audiences and Community Members invited to drop off food on March 16-28, 2009 at the Sandusky State Theatre Box Office. Firelands Symphony Orchestra will participate in Orchestras Feeding America, the first national food drive by America’s symphony orchestras. Firelands Symphony Orchestra’s musicians, staff members and volunteers will collect non-perishable food at the concerts on March 16-28 between 10 am – 5 pm in the Sandusky State Theatre Box Office. The food will be donated to the Care and Share. For information about the types of food that can be accepted go to www.firelandssymphony. com. To date, 241 orchestras have come together to combat hunger in their communities through Orchestras Feeding America, and the number of participants is growing daily. The project will take place in March and April, and is organized by the League of American Orchestras, which represents the nation’s professional, volunteer, and youth orchestras, and Feeding America’s network of over 200 food banks and 63,000 agencies. The drive was inspired by the true story of the upcoming film The Soloist and is part of the Social Action campaign Participant Media is facilitating for the film. Said Jamie Steinemann, “We all are feeling the effects of this economic crisis, but we cannot let that stop us from helping
our neighbors in greater need. Our orchestra’s music uplifts people, but with this project we can do more to support the community that has supported us for so long.” One in eight Americans is at risk of hunger. According to the USDA, there are 36 million people at risk of hunger in the U.S. ; 12 million of them are children. In December 2008, Feeding America conducted a survey of 160 food banks nationwide – the results were troubling, with food banks reporting a 30 percent increase in demand for emergency food assistance, compared to one year ago. The Soloist, starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr., directed by Joe Wright, will be released by Paramount Pictures to theaters nationwide on April 24th. A Dreamworks Pictures/ Universal Pictures presentation in association with Studio Canal and Participant Media, the film is based on the true story of the relationship between Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers, a gifted Juilliard-trained string player whose mental illness landed him among the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. The relationship has expanded to include staff and musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Soloist , which also features the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is a testament to the redemptive power of music and a reminder of our connections to the most vulnerable among us.
Huron County Development Council Hires Director The Huron County Development Council (HCDC) is pleased to announce that T. Alex Beres has accepted the position of Economic Development Director. As the Economic Development Director, Mr. Beres will work collaboratively with community leaders, and develop and direct economic development programming for the purpose of retaining and expanding existing businesses. He will also work to attract new businesses and assist to secure state and federal grants and funding. “I am looking forward to bringing my hard work ethic and passion back home to keep our community vibrant and competitive,” says Mr. Beres. “I believe in the principle that to truly revitalize an area it needs to be done by members of the community. I recognize the difficulties that lay ahead for the area and more than anyone I am
determined to see us make it through these tough times.” Mr. Beres is a graduate of Norwalk High School and Ashland University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. Most recently serving as a Research Analyst for the Ohio Historical Society, Mr. Beres brings to the position experience in economic development, grant writing and management, and public/private partnerships with the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Historical Society. The Huron County Development Council is a private, nonprofit networking organization with numerous members that promote Huron County as a great place to do business. The primary focus of the Huron County Development Council is the retention and expansion of existing business and industry and the attraction of new business and industry to Huron County. For more information about the Huron County Development Council, please visit www.hcdc.net.
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What does it take to start your own business in today’s economy? What can we learn from today’s young entrepreneurs? March 24 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Cedar Point Center Conference Center at BGSU Firelands, The 36 th annual University Business Symposium will examine how local and youth entrepreneurs are shaping “Entrepreneurship and the New Economy.” The keynote speaker is Michael Simmons, co-founder and CEO of Extreme Entrepreneurship Education Corporation, an epublishing company based in New York City that inspires high school and college students to plan, prioritize and pursue their vision and create lives of passion, propose and prosperity. The symposium is free and open to the public. “Entrepreneurship and the New Economy” is co-sponsored by BGSU Firelands, the Erie County Chamber of Commerce, Huron City Chamber of Commerce and EHOVE Career Center . Simmons’ keynote address is made possible through contributions from BGSU Firelands, Buckeye Cablesystem, Denton ATD Inc., Firelands Regional Medical Center, the GeoTrac Foundation, JBT FoodTech and News-2-You, Inc.® Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Cedar Point Center . At 6 p.m., Simmons will deliver the keynote address and at 7 p.m. Dr. Judith Horchler and Janis Beck, owners of Tres Sorelle Cioccolato, and Jacquie Clark, owner of News-@-You, will discuss how to “Build a Business—No Boardroom Required.” Simmons, a 2005 graduate of NYU, co-founded his first business, Princeton Web Solutions, when he was 16 years old. In 2006, he was named by “Business Week” as one of the country’s top 25 entrepreneurs under 25. He is the author of “The Student Success Manifesto” and he has been featured on the AOL homepage as well as appearing on CBS, NBC and ABC News and in “USA Today.” This annual program is designed to provide students, faculty, staff, and representatives of the business community with an opportunity to exchange ideas concerning business topics.
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Health & Wellness Teen Video Contest Announced The Tobacco Education Awareness Management Committee (TEAM) recently announced the semi-finalists in the eighth annual KICK SOME BUTTS anti-tobacco commercial contest. Final judging of the anti-tobacco commercials will be held on Wednesday, March 25 in the Fisher-Titus Learning Center at Norwalk High School, 350 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk. The competition begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. This year, the date was chosen to coincide with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Kick Butts Day, a national day of activism that empowers youth to speak up and take action against tobacco use. “This contest has grown annually as students enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to showcase their creativity and communicate their message on tobacco use,” said Kim Bailey, a registered respiratory therapist at FTMC and a member of the Tobacco Education Awareness Management Committee. “Students address a variety of topics including secondhand smoke, dangers of cigarettes or cigar smoking, and smokeless tobacco products in their videos.”
The contest is open to area high school students in grades 9-12. To participate, students were invited to form teams of no more than five students, and create their own 30-second antitobacco commercial. This year, there were 71 entries from 16 high schools throughout Northwest and Central Ohio. From these entries, 10 semi-finalists were chosen. The committee also selected a winner of the “Larry Hanneman Award”. This award is given to an entry that did not place in the top 10, but that the committee felt deserved recognition. The award was formerly named the Committee Choice and renamed to recognize Mr. Hanneman’s instrumental contributions in making the Kick Some Butts anti-tobacco commercial contest the resounding success that it is today. This year’s top 10 finalists and their videos are: “Dead On” Revere High School, “Infomercial” EHOVE Career Center, “Smoking Ruins the Fun” Hicksville High School, “At What Price?” Bellevue High School, “Recipe for Death” Ashland High School, “Up In Smoke” Monroeville High School, “Be Different” Ashland High School, “Smoking Hurts” Nor-
Firelands Regional Medical Center Receives Trauma Status (March 16, 2009 – Sandusky, Ohio) Firelands Regional Medical Center was recently granted provisional status as a Level 3 Trauma Center by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Public Safety. As a provisional trauma designated facility, Firelands Regional Medical Center provides the immediate availability of specialized surgeons, physician specialists, anesthesiologists, nurses, resuscitation and life support equipment, and operating rooms on a 24-hour basis to care for severely injured patients. Provisional status can be granted from the state following a consultative site visit from the American College of Surgeons. Full verification as a trauma center is officially granted by the American College of Surgeons following a period of operation as a provisional trauma center. To best explain why the community benefits from having a local hospital designated as a Level 3 trauma center, Frederic H. Itzkowitz, DO, Trauma Program Medical Director at Firelands Regional Medical Center shares, “Recent administrative rule changes have prompted hospitals to look at becoming verified as trauma centers and impact where people receive healthcare services in trauma situations. The administrative rules require that certain traumatic injuries be diverted from the community to a trauma center. Thus, the patient loses the ability to choose where to be cared for and to choose to be cared for close to home. Furthermore, local EMS units would be required to leave the community to transport some trauma patients, which could stress local EMS resources and jeopardize the safety of the community.” From the perspective of the Emergency Center, “Providing top quality trauma care requires the emergency room physicians and ER staff to work closely and expeditiously with other specialists and support staff within the hospital,” says Mark D. Schmiedl, MD, Board Certified Emergency Room Physician and Co-Chief of the Medical Staff at Firelands Regional Medical Center. “While Firelands has always provided the level of coordinated care required to be a trauma center, the official trauma designation now allows mid-level trauma patients to stay at Firelands for care so they can remain close to home. The designation tells patients that we adhere to a higher level of care.” Firelands Level 3 Trauma Center is designed to serve the area communities that do not have immediate access to a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center. There are four levels of trauma centers. The difference in designated trauma levels is in resources available at the trauma center. A Level 3 trauma center can provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, emergency operations and stabilization of the trauma patient, as well as arrange for possible transfer to a facility that can provide a higher level of definitive trauma care, should the situation call for that. “It is important for those in our community to recognize the value of having a designated Trauma Center in Sandusky,” says Sheri Johnson, BSN, RN, Trauma Program Manager at Fire-
lands Regional Medical Center. “Trauma is the leading cause of death among Americans under 44 years of age with the leading causes of trauma being motor vehicle accidents, falls, and assaults. The Ohio Trauma Law establishes rules to identify trauma patients and selects appropriate transport destinations. It establishes transfer rules between trauma centers and nontrauma hospitals. It makes Ohio an inclusive system wherein any trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons is a legal trauma transport destination.” Johnson continues, “Firelands began looking into trauma center status when the administrative changes occurred. Firelands is committed to serving the healthcare needs of the community, and pursuing the status of trauma verification further fulfills that commitment.” Currently, Firelands operates the largest ER in the area, seeing on average over 45,000 patients per year. Over the past year, Firelands expanded its ER by nine additional beds, now providing 32 beds in total in the ER. Also relatively new is Firelands Emergency QuickCare services, which triages and treats those patients with less urgent ER needs such as fractures, sprains, strains, respiratory infections, minor injuries and lacerations. By separating less urgent patients from critical patients, Emergency QuickCare patients’ “door to discharge” averages are significantly shorter than using the ER. Unique to this area, all patients using Firelands ER services and Emergency QuickCare services are seen by an Emergency Room Physician who is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Additionally, Firelands Emergency Room is the only ER in the five-county area accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. The Chest Pain Center’s protocol driven and systematic approach to patient management allows physicians to reduce time to treatment during the critical early stages of a heart attack, when treatments are most effective, and to better monitor patients when it is not clear whether they are having a coronary event. Such observation helps ensure that a patient is neither sent home too early nor needlessly admitted. Firelands Regional Medical Center is also certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, providing rapid treatment for stroke, as well as education on stroke prevention and recognition of symptoms. Many stroke patients begin their care in the emergency room. Additionally, all physicians and nurses in the Emergency Room are certified in Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Life Support and Trauma. Firelands Regional Medical Center is a 401-bed, full service, not-for-profit hospital. Serving the five-county region, Firelands provides comprehensive diagnostic, medical, surgical, emergency and rehabilitation services for people of all ages. For more information about Firelands Regional Medical Center visit www.firelands.com.
Anytime Fitness announces the opening of its second location in Sandusky! Anytime Fitness is pleased to announce that its Sandusky club will be open for business this Saturday, March 21 at Pointe Plaza, 3104 Milan Rd. With 24/7 access, Anytime Fitness offers convenient and affordable exercise. At Anytime Fitness, members can workout any time of the day or night, every day of the year with the use of a security-access key to enter the club, even when it is not staffed. Once inside, members have full use of state-of-the-art Nautilus strength training and cardiovascular equipment as well as a full complement of free weights. The layout of the Sandusky club is similar to that of Huron, designed for quick and effective exercise. Private showers and dressing areas are also available at the club. Membership reciprocity allows members to use their key fobs at either location, in addition to the 1000 Anytime Fitness clubs worldwide.
In addition, the Sandusky club will offer members the option of tanning. As a benefit to our Huron members, they will be able to take advantage of the tanning packages in Sandusky, please call for details. For a club tour, visit us in Sandusky this Saturday between 9a-5p. Thereafter, staffed hours will be Monday through Thursday 11a-7p, Friday 11a-5p, Saturday 9a-3p, and Sunday 10a-2p. Contact us at 419/609-9262 or SanduskyOH@anytimefitness. com for more information.
walk High School, “Will She Stop Believing in You Too?” Monroeville High School, “Emphazilla” EHOVE Career Center. The Larry Hanneman Award will be presented to the following: “Smoking Fairy” Clyde High School. Every year more than 36,800 Ohio children under 18 will become new daily smokers. One third of them will eventually die prematurely from smoking related diseases. This contest offers an educational experience in the power of advertising, a creativity experience in communication, allows a student to exercise good citizenship skills in being proactive, encourages teamwork and offers substantial monetary prizes of $1,000, $800, $500, and $200. Perhaps most significantly, by participating in this contest, many students may be encouraged to avoid becoming part of the sad Ohio smoking statistics. Sponsors of the contest include the American Lung Association; American Cancer Society; Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky; Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk; Fremont Memorial Hospital, Fremont; Kaiser-Wells Pharmacy, Norwalk; and Samaritan Regional Health Systems, Ashland.
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Location Change for American Red Cross Blood Drive The location of the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, which is scheduled for Friday, March 20, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., has changed due to construction at FTMC’s Benedict Avenue/Auditorium entrances. The blood drive will be held in the Carriage House of FTMC-Garden Level, located off Fisher-Titus Parkway . “We thank you for your patience during minor construction and hope that you will continue to support the American Red Cross by stopping by The Carriage House to donate blood,” said FTMC’s Executive Vice President Peg Baird. All donors will receive a long sleeve T-shirt. Donors are required to bring a list of medications they are currently taking and an I.D.
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Library News from the Huron Library Huron Public Library Winter Hours Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 8:30 PM Friday & Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday 1 – 4 PM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Green Living Are you interested in “Green Living” but don’t know where to start? Join us tonight at 7 p.m. at the Huron Public Library when Ruth Haag will present “Green Living” in Your Home or Business. Ruth, who has spent 34 years “living green,” will give you her best solutions for both saving money and beginning to change your life from being an energy consumer to an energy conserver. Ruth Haag is President of Haag Environmental Company specializing in assessing and remediating hazardous wastes and is currently working for the City of Sandusky as their Brownfield Coordinator. She is a member of Erie County’s Sustainability Task Force. Ruth is a graduate of the University Of Michigan School Of Natural Resources. Together with her husband, Bob, Ruth is the publisher of the monthly newspaper A Sandusky Bay Journal. This free event is sponsored by the Business Resource Network and open to the public. For more information or to register, email us at huron@huronlibrary.org, call us 419-433-5009 or stop in the library. High School Chess Tournament The Huron Public Library’s annual High School Chess Tournament takes place on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Test your skills against area high school students at this annual event. For a $5 donation, you will get snacks, lunch and the opportunity to walk away with a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place trophy. Call 419-433-5009 for more information and to register.
Twilight Movie Night! Don’t miss Twilight Movie Night on Saturday, March 21 at 6 p.m. for 7th graders and up. See it for the first time or see it again; but don’t miss this opportunity to bring a friend and share the excitement of Twilight the movie. Snacks will be included at this evening’s event. This PG 13 movie runs 2 hours. Space is limited; so be sure to register early by calling 419-4335009 or e-mail huron@huronlibrary.org.
reach event. To apply for a passport, visit travel.state.gov to complete and print out an application form. Do not sign the form. Applicants will need to present a certified birth certificate, driver’s license, 2 photos, payment in the form of a check or money order. For further details, check travel.state.gov or call the Huron Public Library at 419-433-5009. To make an appointment, call 419-433-5009. Walk-ins are welcome.
Hunger Awareness Program In conjunction with The Big Read: Erie County Reads To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the Huron Public Library with Second Harvest Food Bank presents a Hunger Awareness Program at the Huron Public Library on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. for Students K – 4. Second Harvest Food Bank will use activities and games to teach children about hunger and poverty. To register, call 419-433-5009 or email huron@huronlibrary. org. To learn more about The Big Read in Erie County go to www.eriecountyreads.org.
On June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry. Information on the cost and how to apply for a passport book and/or a passport card is available at travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.
Basic Computing Classes Are you just beginning to explore your computer? Basic Computing Classes will be Wednesdays, March 25 and April 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Huron Public Library. In this two-part, hands-on series for beginners, you will learn the basics about computers, the Internet and e-mail. These free classes are for adults. To reserve your space, stop in; call the library at 419-433-5009 or email huron@huronlibrary.org.
Online Book Club Our online book club is celebrating its one year anniversary! If you haven’t had a chance to try this, there’s no time like the present to join the 760 members already enjoying this service. Here’s how to start: log on to our website at www.huronlibrary. org, click on “Reading Room” and choose Online Book Clubs. After you set up an account in one or more of the 11 book clubs, each day, Monday through Friday, the library emails you a portion of a book that takes about five minutes to read. You’re able to read two or three chapters from a book during the week. If you like a book, you can check it out of the library. Now, you, too, can discover great books, even if you’re too busy to visit the library. This service is generously sponsored by “Friends of the Library.”
Passport Fair The Huron Public Library, 333 Williams St, Huron Ohio is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications. The Huron Public Library is joining the Department of State in celebrating “Passport Day in the USA”, a national passport acceptance and out-
THE BIG READ: ERIE COUNTY READS EVENTS: THEATER WORKSHOP, CLASSIC FILM SHOWING, AND MOCK TRIAL “read it – watch it – experience it” The Big Read: Erie County Reads will present three special events: A Theater Workshop on Saturday, March 21; a free Classic Film Showing on Sunday, March 22; and a Mock Trial on Monday, March 23. Actors David Hansen and Allie Bencar from the Great Lakes Theater Festival Festival will present two 90-minute “To Kill a Mockingbird” Workshops on Saturday, March 21 - from 10:0011:30 a.m. at Bellevue Society for the Arts, 205 Maple Avenue, Bellevue, and from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Sandusky Library, 114 West Adams Street . Participants will act out key scenes from the novel, engage in conversations on social justice, race relations, relationships with parents, character and integrity, and explore how this classic book continues to be relevant today . Space is limited and registration is required. To register for the Bellevue workshop, call the Bellevue Public Library at 419-483-4769. For the Sandusky workshop, call the Sandusky Library at 419-625-3834. Buckeye CableSystem is sponsoring a showing of the classic 1962 film “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Sunday, March 22, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sandusky State Theatre. The movie is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required for this event. Theatre doors will open one hour prior to the event. The film is ranked 34 th on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 Greatest American Films and it is quite simply one of the finest family-oriented dramas ever made. This classic film retains a timeless quality that transcends its historically dated subject matter (racism in the Depression-era South) and remains powerful in present-day America with its advocacy of justice, tolerance, integrity, and loving, responsible parenthood. A Mock Trial, based on the trial scene in “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be re-enacted by members of the Erie County Bar Association on Monday, March 23. Two performances will be held – at 6:30 p.m. and again at 8:00 p.m. The Mock Trial will be held at the Erie County Courthouse in a
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Lion’s Club Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and HPRD Egg Hunt~Saturday, April 4th… Join us for the Annual Huron Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast; then walk over to the Huron Boat Basin for one of the largest Egg Hunts in Huron! The Huron Lion’s Club will be serving up all you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Coffee, Tea, Juice & Milk. The Easter Bunny will make appearances at the Breakfast & the Hunt. Where: Breakfast~First Presbyterian Church (corner of Cleveland Rd W & Williams) Egg Hunt~Boat Basin Time: 8:00-12 noon for Breakfast ~ 12:30 for the Egg Hunt Cost: Breakfast~ $4/Adults, $3/Children Egg Hunt~FREE (ages 2-8 years) A special THANK YOU to Rebecca Wooster~REMAX Quality Realty for sponsoring this event. Parents, please remember to bring your camera & kids, bring your baskets! Please help the Easter Bunny bring joy to those around us by donating a non-perishable food item. You can bring donations to the Breakfast or the Egg Hunt. Thank you. We offer our most popular caskets together
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The Difference is Clear New Digital Mammography now available at Firelands Women’s Health & Wellness Center! Now offering the area’s only full field Digital Mammography, the latest diagnostic imaging technology available in the region. Digital Mammography: 䡲 Allows the radiologist to magnify, adjust contrast, rotate or pinpoint areas of concern on the digital image for clearer readings 䡲 Provides incredibly sharp images immediately available to the radiologist 䡲 Reduces the need for repeat exams due to under or over developed films 䡲 Shortens the procedure time for the patient 䡲 Better visualization of the breast tissue,particularly for younger women or women using hormone replacement therapy, who may have dense breasts Firelands is proud to bring you the highest quality of care for prevention and early detection of breast cancer. To schedule an appointment for Digital Mammography, please call 419-557-5239.
court room on the 3 rd floor. Real life judge Tygh Tone will “preside” as the judge! Registration is required as space is limited. To register, call the Sandusky Library at 419-625-3834. The Big Read in Erie County will be held from March 14-April 22, 2009. For more information about these county-wide events and events being held at each library, visit www.eriecountyreads. org. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest.
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Spring Soccer Programs We’ve restructured our Spring Soccer program for 2009! Programs are open to students in grades 5-8. Participants are asked to bring water bottles and shin guards. Pre-Registration is required using Spring Soccer Forms. Forms are available on our website or stop by the office. IN HOUSE LEAGUE ~APRIL 20 -MAY 28 MONDAYS & THURSDAYS ~ 6PM ~ McCORMICK ~ $35 Residents $40 Non-Residents This is a program designed for the competitive soccer player who wants to compete in an In-House League. The coaching staff will split the participants up into multiple teams and coach them on aspects of skill, development, teamwork and strategy. Each week, players will participate against each other in small-side (half-sized field) games on Thursday evenings. This is a new and exciting program for the true soccer fan and player. Players are asked to bring shin guards and a water bottle. Pre-Registration required, using SPRING SOCCER IN-HOUSE LEAGUE FORM. SKILLS PROGRAM ~ APRIL 21-MAY 29 TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS ~ 4:30-5:30PM ~McCORMICK ~ $30 Residents $35 Non-Residents This program is designed for players of all skill levels. Whether you are just starting soccer or you want to take your skills to the next level, this is the program for you. There are no games involved in this program, simply 2 hours of skill development per week. The coaching staff will incorporate skills and techniques into an exciting variety of individual and group drills and practices. Players are asked to bring shin guards and a water bottle. Pre-Registration required, using SPRING SOCCER SKILLS PROGRAM FORM. City Wide Clean-Up Event~Saturday, April 25th 10am-12pm. Come out and help make Huron “A Great Lake Place” by volunteering for a couple hours cleaning up our city. From 8:30am-10:00am, volunteers stop in at the Huron Parks and Recreation Garage (110 Wall Street) where you can enjoy a quick breakfast snack (courtesy of the Huron Chamber of Commerce and Huron Lagoons Marina) then check in and get your clean up assignment; gloves and garbage bags will be provided as you head out to your assigned location for a couple of hours of clean-up; when finished your trash bags are left at the site for Parks and Recreation to pick up. Great opportunity for High School Students to earn community service hours, just bring the necessary forms with you and we will be glad to fill them out. If you have any questions, please contact our office. No registration necessary. While they last, we will be giving away tree saplings to our volunteers upon check- in. Another addition…..A representative from the Erie County Master Gardener Program will be available to answer any of your gardening questions! Garage Sales Just a note about our sales…. no food or drink sales are allowed at any of our sales. Sales are held rain or shine. You bring your own tables and set-up your space. We will do the advertising. We have had numerous calls and have received quite a few registrations already! Residents will receive registration forms in with the water bill the end of March. You can also go to our website and use a “Program Registration Form”. Here’s the line-up for this year: Bargains for Baby Sale~ Sat., May 16 at the Huron Boat Basin 9am1pm $8/space (Infant & Toddler items only) City Wide I~ Saturday, June 6 at the Huron Boat Basin 9am-2pm $10/space City Wide II~ Saturday, September 5th at Fabens Park 9am-2pm $10/space
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Slugs Are A Big Problem BY MARY STRAYER, MASTER GARDENER
Every year, we turn our compost over and find slugs underneath. We plant our perennials in the spring, and find them in the flowerbeds. They are even in the garden soil; noticed as we till in the early spring. Slugs are really snails without shells. They belong to the Phylum Mollusca family and re closely related to the octopi. Slugs are in a subgroup called Gastropod, members of which have a head, a ventral muscular food holder and a shell, which is internal for slugs. Slugs are usually nocturnal, so their damage is noticed before you find the critters. They love to eat holes in foliage, and a good sign that they are present in that the lower leaves of perennial plants have been eaten. They love hostas leaves. They consume several times their body weight each night, so damage can be serious in a short time. You can see slugs at night with a flashlight or on a really cloudy day. During the day they hide under our mulch, and come out at night to eat. Some gardeners find that sun-loving perennials don’t have as many problems with slugs as do the shade lovers. Slugs are known to avoid bleeding-heart, goat’s beard, hardy begonia,
and Jacob’s ladder. The best way to combat slugs is to understand their lifecycle. Slug’s bodies contain a very high percent of water, and they begin feeding as soon as soil temps reach 40 degrees. They are very susceptible to drying out. So eliminating wet conditions can help control the pests. Watering in the morning also help eliminate them. Some ways to control the slugs follow: Handpick slugs at night using a flashlight, and drop them into a bucket of soapy water. Lay boards in the garden to trap the slugs. Check the traps early in the morning and gather the slugs you trapped. Drench the soil with wormwood tea. Beer placed in a jar lid at soil level with keep slugs under control. The beer must be continuously replaced as it loosed its effectiveness with age and dilution. We don’t know why this work, but it works. Copper tape, as it works wet or dry is another effective barrier. There is a toxic reaction when they make contact with the tape. Lastly take needles of a Norway spruce, or Eastern red cedar tree, and place them around plants that are having problems. Slugs can’t survive when their bodies are cut into pieces. If you need more information please contact the OSU Extension office at 419-627-7728, or look online for OSU Fact Sheets. Happy Gardening!
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HURON GARDEN CLUB MARCH MEETING Friday, March 27, is the date set for The Huron Garden Club’s 1:00 p.m. meeting at the Huron Library, 333 Williams St. At 1:30 p.m., Karen Langan from Mulberry Creek, 3312 Bogart Rd. Huron will present her program, the preparation of an Herbal Tuscan Dinner. A short meeting will follow the program. Coordinator for the event is Camille Wallace. Hostesses are Evie Durkin and Bonnie Ritchey. Any questions: please contact Evie Durkin, 419-433-7712 or Bonnie Ritchey 419-4332661.
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Schools Huron Youth Connection Celebrating! The Huron Youth Connection, a cooperative venture between the Huron Public Library and the Boys & Girls Club of Erie County, is hosting an Open House on Thursday, March 26, 2009 in celebration of Boys & Girls Club Week. From 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. Meeting Room A on the lower level of the Huron Public Library will be full of activity, with bingo games, miniature pool tournament, Wii Sports, a photo show, and a snack buffet featuring nachos from Qdoba restaurant. During the event, new memberships and renewal memberships will be available for half price - $5.00 instead of the usual $10.00. Forms must be completed and the fee paid at the event to qualify for the reduced rate. The memberships are valid for one year from the date of issue, and are good at all three Boys & Girls Club of Erie County sites: the Huron and Remington after-school sites and the full-service site on Columbus Avenue in Sandusky. The children hope to see a great turn-out that day. The Huron Youth Connection and the Boys & Girls Club of Erie County are entering the Boys & Girls Clubs of America ImageMakers National Photography Contest this
year. In preparation for the Regional show, the children’s photographs will be judged and displayed in the Gallery on the lower
level of the Huron Library from March 25th through March 30th, 2009. The public is encouraged to stop by and take a look. The Huron Youth Connection, so named by the founding members, is in its fourth year. Serving fifth-graders through eighth-graders, the program runs from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday throughout the school year. Staffed and administered by the Boys &Girls Club of Erie County, the Youth Connection is currently funded by the Boys & Girls Club of Erie County and by generous contributions from Huron Rotary Club, Huron Eagles and Huron Knights of Columbus with material support and organization from the Huron Public Library. Former supporters include Visteon “Seeing the Possibilities” Fund, Huron Township Trustees and Huron Lions. This unique collaboration ensures that the young adults of Huron have a supervised place to go after school to do homework, have a healthy snack, play games including board games, Wii and Playstation, use library laptops, and participate in special activities such as community service projects, Photography Club, geocaching and field trips.
BPA students advance to national competition for 9th consecutive year Fourteen students from EHOVE Career Center will be competing at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Dallas , Texas May 5– 10, having earned top scores at recent state contests. Business Professionals of America is a national organization for high school, college and middle school students preparing for careers in business and information technology occupations. In all, 34 students from the Interactive Media Tech Prep and Computer Networking Tech programs competed at state level in March 11 13. College Tech Prep is a partnership between EHOVE and Firelands BGSU. Advancing to Nationals are the following: BPA State Results – Spring 2009 Computer Networking: Economic Research/Individual - 3rd Place out of 18 Teams Dylan Border -Economic Research/Ind. CNT II New London Parliamentary Procedure Team - 2nd Place out of 7 teams Sonny Blankenship, Parliamentary Team, CNT I, Margaretta; Joshua Payne, Parliamentary Team, CNT I, Edison; Christopher Larizza, Parlia-
mentary Team, CNT I, Huron; Allen Baum, Parliamentary Team, CNT I, Perkins; Desiree Murphy, Parliamentary Team, IMT I, New London. Interactive Media Technology: Integrated Office - 5th Place out of 36 students Allyson Sherrard, Integrated Office, IMT I, W.Reserve; Video Production - 2nd Place out of 18 teams Ryan Pippert, Video Production Team, IMT II, New London; Logan Fannin, Video Production Team, IMT II, New London; Mike Rockford, Video Production Team, IMT II, Monroeville; Andy Westfall, Video Production Team, IMT II, Edison. Computer Animation Team – Second Place Out of 13 Teams Cory Jenkins, Computer Animation Team, IMT I, Bellevue; Alec Hayes, Computer Animation Team, IMT I, Margaretta; Jake Green, Computer Animation Team, IMT I, Sandusky Central Catholic. The group will join over 4,000 other conference delegates from across the nation to participate in skill competitions, workshops, general sessions and national officer campaigns and elections. In- EHOVE’s BPA Parliamentary Team (left) Sonny Blankenship ( Margaretta); Christostructors Mike Laser Dustin Lowery will accom- pher Larizza (Huron): Joshy Payne (Edison); Allen Baum (Perkins) and Desiree Murpany the group at National Competition. phy ( New London ) advance to nationals
Local Bookstore donates 3500 books to Sandusky City School students
Wee People Preschool attend Music Class and a Puppet performance by Mrs. June Klein.
Many parents today are concerned that their children are not reading enough. Strong reading skills set the tone for future academic achievement. For this reason, we at Red Raven have had the desire to donate books to local kids. Students of Sandusky City Schools will each receive 1 free book from local bookstore Red Raven Books. But more importantly, we wanted to be sure each child had the ability to pick out a book that interests them. Kids that are able to choose their own reading material will often read more. This encourages children to develop good reading habits in the future. Recently we contacted the Sandusky City School System and they have agreed to distribute Free Book coupons to each child,
K-12, enrolled in Sandusky City Schools. This coupon can be redeemed at Red Raven Books so that the child can choose his or her own book. There is no purchase necessary or strings attached. The child can walk in with the coupon in hand and walk back out again with their very own book. The coupons will be distributed on the first day of spring, March 20th, 2009. We have already distributed similar coupons to Shawnee Elementary in Huron, St Peter & Pauls, and Montessori. As the owner of Red Raven Books and a former Sandusky City School student, I am very excited about the opportunity this opens for children across the district. I am also eager to help other school systems in this area.
The Federal Stimulus and Governor’s Education Proposals Impact on Huron City Schools Some of the 3-year-olds from Wee People perform “Three Little Cats.” Addison Fries, Dylan Bork, and Gavin Grashel
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS HURON CITY SCHOOLS Monday March 23 Chef Boyardee Ravioli Side Salad Assorted Dressings Garlic Bread Stick Chilled Pears & Cherries Ice Cold Milk Tuesday March 24 Golden Mini Corn Dogs Piping Hot Potato Rounds Homemade Éclair Cake Assorted Fruit Ice Cold Milk Wednesday March 25 Grilled Cheeseburger on Bun Dill Pickle Slices Famous Pasta Salad
Baby Carrots Fresh Grapes Ice Cold Milk Thursday March 26 General Tso’s Popcorn Chicken Fluffy White Rice Steamed Corn Buttered Roll Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple Chunks Ice Cold Milk Friday March 27 Italian Pizza Dippers Warm Marinara Sauce Seasoned Mixed Vegetables Fresh Apple Slices Ice Cold Milk
ST. PETER’S SCHOOL Monday, March 23 Hamburger on Bun Potato Applesauce Milk Tuesday, March 24 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Potato Peaches Milk Wednesday March 25 Hot Dog on Bun Potato Pears Milk
Thursday March 26 Breaded Mozzarella Sticks Dipping Sauce Green Beans Grapes Milk Friday, March 27 Domino Cheese Pizza Carrots Grapes Milk
We now are beginning to get enough data to be able to do some analysis on Federal Stimulus monies and its impact on Huron Schools. As always it is a good news, bad news scenario. The good news is that we expect to receive about an $85,000 increase in our Title I funding (poverty based student assistance) and a quarter million dollars in IDEA-B (special needs/education) funding. The bad news is that both appear to have a number of strings attached which may hinder our ability to fully utilize the funds. For example, it appears that only about half of the IDEA-B monies can be used to fund existing programs and personnel. This is actually where we need it most. There are numerous “unfunded” mandates in this program and the existing federal and state funding only covers about 30% of the actual costs. The balance is paid for by local taxpayer monies. And, it is our most expensive and fastest growing budget area. The other problem is that this is temporary money. It goes away in two years. So if one uses it to implement new programs the eventual burden will fall back on the local taxpayer. The Governor’s education proposal is even more troublesome. Huron City Schools will actually be given less money than we currently receive. It is ironic that the two districts, Huron and
Berlin-Milan, in Erie County rated excellent by the State of Ohio are both getting less money while less successful districts will be receiving substantial increases. This is ironic since both President Obama and Governor Strickland have proposed paying teachers based on performance. Apparently the same concept does not apply to the funding formulas. But the real problem is that there are numerous mandates in the Governor’s proposal that would require local funding. For example, to add 20 days to the school year, which is proposed, would cost us $1,000,000 a year to implement and this does not include any renovations needed in the buildings to deal with added “summer” days. The new class size requirements would require we add at least five new teachers. We would also need to add a number of new support positions such as registered nurses and “building managers”. The latter are not principals but some undefined position. The provision also dictates the length of school days, what we must pay per pupil for field trips, etc. It virtually strips all local control from Boards of Education. The only caveat is that districts may request waivers from some of the “unfunded” mandates.
The Ultimate Time Out Bench EHOVE Manufacturing Tech students (right) Huston Edwards (New London) and Brandon Hoover (Norwalk) grind down welds on a floorbolted bench made of box tube steel, custom designed for the Berlin Heights Police Department. Working from a sketch, the students drew up plans and applied skills learned in lab, including bending metal and seeing its resulting stresses.
A unique fabrication involved cutting ½” cold rolled steel for a handcuff holding ring at both ends of the bench (photo left). Carpentry students will finish the bench with wood planks. The three-week project, valued at about $850, cost approximately $250 to build. The Manufacturing Technology program offers skills in basic welding, machining and computer- aided drawing. Students will select one program (welding or machine trades) as their primary major in their senior year.
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919 Strowbridge Dr., Huron Ready for You! $144,900. 3 BR, 2 BA split level in Village Green. NNewer kitchen. ceramic entry and baths. LLower level Family Room, bath w/shower, spacious laundry, great storage. Large patio sp and yard.. an 337 Ohio St., Huron Cozy with Many Updates $69,900. New carpet, fresh paint throughout. Large kitchen with ceramic tile floor. Formal dining room. Two bedrooms plus loft upstairs. Great location near schools, library, parks, downtown. 164 Sunset Drive, Sandusky GRAND LIVING IN THE COVE AT CEDAR POINT $525,000. 22800 sq. ft. ranch home w/breathtaking views of the Cove. Curb side dockage. in BBeach access, 3-season porch, 18x18 MB w/private sunning patio, 2 1/2 baths, caw thedral ceiling. Central air.. Call Becky or th Linda at 419-627-1996. Li
1919 Sandusky Mall Blvd. Sandusky, OH 44870 Office: (419) 627-1996 ext 233 Toll Free: (888) 888-7362 ext 233
T brick jewel is a classic! 3 bedrooms, 4.5 This bbaths, 1st floor master. Incredible views from m many rooms. Library with fireplace and new ssolid Cherry hardwood floors. Basement with 99’ ceilings. 3 car garage, 3055 sq. ft., 1/2 ac acre. The quality is outstanding from the grand st staircase to the crown molding. This gracious home is remarkable. $1,400,000
6908 Darrow Rd. ALL THE BEAUTY OF PERFECTION – BERLIN TWP.
3308 Rods Drive, Perkins EVERYTHING AND MORE! $269,900. Extraordinary 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA home with a “Backyard Paradise”. Brazilian Cherry floors on 1st floor. Family room w/fireplace. Finished basement with recreation area, game room, kitchenette, full bath
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309 Forest Hills Dr. NICE AREA! NICE PRICE! – HURON This 3 bedroom, one story home has 1454 sq. ft. Large family room addition was added including fireplace. Roof new in 2004. Newer gutters and leaf guard system. Newer windows, kitchen appliances stay, newer counter tops. Great scenic view from back yard. Vaulted ceiling in living room. Garage. $118,400.
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1135 By The Shores DESIGNED FOR DISTINCTION – HURON 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2600 sq. ft. plus 600 additional sq. ft. of finished basement with a second kitchen, beautiful bar and gas log fireplace. First floor master bedroom. Very open floor plan, wood burning fireplace. Total renovation of kitchen includes granite counter tops. Skylights in family room. $299,000
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Cottage built in 1926 has been a wonderful vacation home. 1/2 acre lot, 121’ of frontage with beach and incredible view. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, wrap around screened porch. Large patio, basement, 1961 sq. ft. $475,000
115 Williams Street, Huron CHARMING COTTAGE! $149,900. C Only O steps to the park and beach! Comppletely renovated. 1st floor MBR w/2 BR’s uup. Deck, sunroom, French doors. Quality throughout. Q
2012 Cleveland Rd W Suite D Huron, OH 44839 419-433-5887
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Unbelievable quality! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, walk-out basement with 9’ ceilings. Over 2 acres of very scenic views. 2 car attached garage and a 30 x 40 outbuilding with half bath. Every detail of this home is well thought out. Central vac, security system, Bose surround sound, dream kitchen. Patio with Pergola. $329,900 or go to www.theateamsellshomes.net
3 Sail Away, Huron BREATHTAKING LAKEFRONT LOT $309,900. Spectacular east and west views of Cedar Point and the Lake Erie Islands. Near parks, schools, shopping & the Huron Boat Basin. 82 ft. of frontage & large enough lot for a 3000 sq.ft. Home.
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